Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, April 17, 1909, Page 1

SR —— -+ —4 THE BEMID. \&\sm“"“ focfwi' s ATLYY PION EERL”'ST”“'CAL L SOCIETY, VOLUME 6. NUMBER 299. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY EVENING, APRIL 17, 1909. FORTY CENTS PER MONTH THE BJORGE TONNAGE TAX BILL HAS PASSED SENATE Measure Was Bdopted Last Night.—Governor Johnson Has Been Deluged With Telegrams to Veto the Bill.— Bemidji Is Against the Bill. That the people of Duluth appreciate the friendly action of the Bemidji Commercial club and the Pioneer in opoosing the adoption of the Bjorge tonnage tax measure is shown by the following telegram which was sent by Major Eva, secretary of the Duluth Commercial club and received here this morning: “Duluth, Minn., April I6. “A. G. Rutledge, Bemidji, Minn. “We appreciate your message of yesterday. Do your utmost to get your citizens to send individual telegrams urging the governor to veto the bill passed 38 to 24. “H. V. Eva, Secretary.” St. Paul, Minn., April 17.—(Special to Pioneér.)—The so-called tonnage tax bill, providing for a tax on iron ore and iron ore lands in the northern part of the state, passed the senate last night, after a prolonged debate. The bill was previously passed by the house. The bill provides for a tax on an ad valorem basis on mines producing not more than 20,000 tons of ore a year and for a taxon each ton’of ore taken from mines that produce more than?20,000 tons a year. The tonnage tax is to be levied in proportion to the amount of iron ore and will range from three to five cents a ton, The latter 1s purely state tax. The people from the northern part of the state made a determined fight against the bill and big delegations of business men from Duluth and iron range towns visited St. Paul and spoke against the Bjorge; tonnage tax measure. Yesterday forenoon, the senate, by a vote of 39 to 22, refused to adopt the Works-Witherstine resolution, to refer the Bjorge bill to the tax com- mission, despite strong speeches by Senators Works, Witherstine, Sullivan and others, and the way was paved clear for the passage of the bill last night. All day today, Governor Johnson has been deluged with telegrams from the range towns, Duluth and all over north-central and northeastern Minnesota. Opinions appear to be divided as to what action the governor will take in the matter Bond Bill Passes House. St. Paul, April 17.—(Special to Pionecr.)—Senate file No. 183, known as the bond bill, passed the house this forenoon. Opinion is divided here as to what stand Governor Johnson will take on the tonnage tax bill, which was passrd by the senate |is now in hiding somewhere in this yesterday. —J. J. Opsahl. Mrs. Reinfeldt’s Funeral. Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Reinfeldt of the Town of Frohn, who died last Monday at the age of 86 years, was held Thursday in the Presbyterian church in this city. Mrs. Reinfeldt was the mother of Mrs. Eickstadt. In the absence of Reverend White, Dr. Duncan, pastor of the Presby- terian church ot Crawfordsville, Ind., who is vistiing at the home of his neice, Mrs. S. E. P. White, conducted the services. A large number of residents of the Town of Frokn were present. Special music was rendered at the services by Mrs. A. A. Warfield, Mrs. C. G. Johnson and Floyd Brown. Interment was held in Greenwood cemetery. BOLD ROBBER, ARMED WITH GUN, IS SHOT, AND ESCAPES Unknown Man Attempts to Hold Up George Frost and John Melgaard, in a Store at Rosby. -Frost Displays Re- markable Nerve and Bravery. An unknown highwayman who attempted to hold up George Frost and John Melgaard at Frost’s store in Rosby last evening, at the point of a gun, was frustrated by a remark- able exhibition of nerve on‘the part. of Mr. Frost, who put three bullets into the body of the would-be robber and the latter only escapeéd with his life by a rapid exit in the darkness, and it is very likely that the burglar vicinity, nursing severe wounds, although diligent search has failed to reveal his whereabouts or to give | any trace of him. The attempted robbery was well- planned and would undoubtedly have resulted in the perpetrator getting a neat ‘*haul” for his pains, | but Mr. Frost had a revolver in his pocket, and when the robber’s | eyes were diverted tor a moment he pulled the revolver and shot; the stranger, repeating the shot and the highwayman escaping. 8 ! without obtaining anything of}{ value. From accounts telephoned from Rosby, it appears that the man who made the attempt at robbery came to Rosby yesterday noon, from the direction of Cass Lake. He stated that he was foreman of a crew of men who were repairing wires along the line of the Great Northern railway. He stayed around the genera] store which is! conducted at Rosby by George Frost, formerly of Bemidji, and said that he desired to complete a job on a pole opposite the store before the Park Rapids-Bemidji passenger train passed through from Cass Lake to Bemidji. At about 8:30 in the evening, while Mr. Frost and John Melgaard were standing beside a showcase in the store, talking, the stranger entered the place and asked Mel- gaard if he would have a cigar. Being answered in the affimative, Melgaard and the stranger walked to the front of the showcase, while Mr. Frost went behind the counter to get the cigars. When Frost turned from behind the counter, he was confronted by a big revolver, which the stranger pointed alternately at Frost and Melgaard, commanding them to “throw up your hands.” Both Frost and Melgaard did as they were bidden, and the man with the gun took a bill book from Mel- gaard’s pocket. While the robber was ‘‘going through” Melgaard’s pockets, his attention was momentarily diverted from Frost, who “ducked” under the | counter. Discovering that Frost had dis- appeared under the counter, the robber commanded him to “come up” which Frost did, have snatched a revolver from his own pocket. Frost fired his weapon point-bank at the robber and the latter doubled up! like a jack-knife, evidently being hit by the bullet. The robber retur:ied the fire at Frost, but his aim was bad and the bullet went wild. Frost aimed another bullet at the robber and says that he hit the in- truder in the right shoulder, the arm in which the robber held his revolver dropping so that he could not raise his weapon to continue the | battle. j The stranger rushed for the door and as he passed through to the out- side, Frost again fired, and he says that he has reason to believe that his last shot also took effect, as the man uttered an exclamation, dis- appearing into the darkness of the timber. The robber had failed to obtain anything further than a valuable bill book from Mr. Melgaard, who had some $50 in gold in his pockets, and had not attempted to search Mr. Frost. That the store was not ransacked and both Frost and Melgaard “cleaned” of all their ready cash is due to the self-possession and brav- ery of Mr. Frost, who did not hesitate to take advantage of the slight carelessness of the hold-up man and, with rare nerve, started a fusillade and gun play that discon- certed the enemy and but him to flight, with some severe wounds that he will not soon forget. The man who attempted the hold-up is described by Mr. Frost as being about 35 years of age; 5 feet, 10 inches tall; dark-com- i plexioned, wearing a mustache, with remainder of face a ten day’s growth of whiskers; wore dark overcoat, with fur collar, and buttoned tight, dark pants, one light sock and one dark one, and low rubbers. Although Mr, Frost has today made diligent search about Rosby, he can find no trace of the hold-up artist and the description of the man has been sent broadcast over the state. The police of Bemidji are on the lookout and should the party put in an appearance he will probably be known. Launch For Sale. I have for sale a 20ft. Runabout, new last season. Good model, re- liable and seaworthy. Motor of the | latest type, and as near self starting' as it is possible to attain. A bar- gain for cash. E. H. Jerrard. Marriage Licenses. Milford Phelps of the Town of Eckles to Miss Grace Graw. James Mullins to Estella Bird. Additional local matter will be found | on last page. Interesting Subject. Reverend H. R. McKee of the local Baptist Church will discuss the subject of ““Should Christians Keep the Seventh Day?” Sunday even- ing at his church. The public is inyited. .BEMIDJI'S 'CRACK MILITIA. COMPANY. COMPANY K., M. N. G. Top Row—] Skogsberg, B. Erickson, L. King, C. Brenneman, F. Fradet, G. Mayer, R. Lycan. Second Row—Tom Newton, Artifice L. Lloyd, E. Mullen, C. DeLong, T. Meeks, R. Kreatz, R. Ripple, V. Boe, J. Fleming. Third Row—F. Newton, R. Cassler, Co. Clerk E. Carson, E. Bryes, J. Halliday, C. Boyer, O. Homdrom, Corp. V. Kachelhoffer, C. Gaines, C. Norbo, C. M. Johnson, J. Carlton. Fourth Row—Sergt. T. Getchell, Corp. Preble, V. Kane, W. Grimoldby, C. Peck, L. Webb, G. Donaldson, Joe Trudell, R. Chadwick, W. Utley. Bottom Row—Capt. Adam E. Otto, Corp. S. T. Stewart, Mus. L. Mayo, Corp. D. R. Burgess, Serg. Joe Markham, Corp. Ted Winebrenner, Q. M. Sergt. H. D. Fisk, 1st Sergt. H. F. Giel, Sergt. S. A. Cutter, Sergt. G. T. Baker, Mus. H. Huffman, 1st Lieut. John Hillaby. Company K ranks with the best’ of the new militia organizations of the state, as was shown on the occasion of the recent visit of Lieutenant-Colonel Gerlach, when, acting as inspecting officer, h_e said that Company K had improved marvelously since last year, and that with proper attention to drill they would rank with any company, outside the twin cities, at the encampment, which will be held at Lake City June 14, Company K, Bemidji’s soldiers of the Minnesota National Guard, ate taking great interest in baseball matters and will put a very fast team in the field this year. be organized within a few days and will be open to play any team in this part of the state, The team will FIRST MINNESOTA “B0YS” MAY HOLD REUNION HERE James J. Hill, Honorary Member of the Volunteer Asso- ciation, and Comrades May Come, if Satisfactory Arrangements Are Made in Time. JAMES d g = Fhoto. Copyreght, Iy Fech Bros. " (Mr. Rill is an honorary member of the First Minnesota and a great friend of the “Eoys in Blue.” If suitable arrangements can be |of the regiment and was instrument- made whereby transportation rates|al’in securing a favorable answer {from the “old boys.” Mr. Pender- {gast’s invitation was accompanied by a hearty invitation from the mayor and commercial club of Be- that are satisfactory are obtained, the members of the old First Minne- sota Regiment who have survived the ravages of time and disease, con- tracted during the heroic struggle between the north and the south, will hold their 1909 annual reunion in Bemidji, at some dates in June, yet to be set bythe committee of the regiment. The idea of holding the next re- union in Bemidji originated with L. G. Pendergast of this city (now custodian of the old state capitol building at St. Paul) who is a so nobly. Mr. Pendergast took up the matter with hisyfellow members member of the regiment that fought | | midji, and citizens generally of this jplace will be glad indeed to extend | hospitality to the ‘‘vets.” Hon. James J. Hill, president of the Great Northern Railway, is an honorary member of the old First Minnesota regiment, and he ihas always had a warm spot in his |heart for them. In conjunction with the invitation extended the other members of the regiment to come to Bemidji, a special invita- tion was sent to Mr. Hill, through Mr. Pendergast, to accompany the Continued on pageltwo. represents the company in this part of the state, Bena and Deer River where he spent several days on business for the company. this morning for an over-Sunday visit with his .family. A. K. Mcpherson of Walker, ‘{ahoI Pillsbury Timber' arrived in the city last night from | He returned to Walker Reverend F. J. Barackman, pastot of the Presbyterian church of Black- duck, came in this morning for a three days’ visit in Bemidji. Mr. Barackman will preach at both ser- vices tomorrow in the Presbyterian church in this city and Reverend S. | E. P. White will go to the “Duck” | this evening and hold services there. Because: every particular. ern burglar proof Our officers are known, well-to-d they are directors Still We Grow! Why? This is a strong, careful, and successful institution. growing, active, up-to date bavk in Your account will be appreciated by the bank and your intercsts will always be carefully considered. Our funds are guarded by a mod- cal protected vault. ers. Our directors are all well If you are not a customer of this Bank, let this be your invitation to become one. The FIRST. NATIONAL BANK OF BEMIDJI safe It is a safe in an electri- experienced hank- o business 1en; who DIRECT.