Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, June 8, 1909, Page 4

i “JAP" STAFFORD DIED AT EARLY HOUR TODAY Had Been -Alling Several Weeks, With Pneumonia—His Untimely Demise Causes Sorrow. J. M. Stafford (affectionately known to every since his early boyhood as ¢‘jap”) acquaintance died at his home in this city, this morning at 3 o’clock, just prior to the dawn of another day, when, after a heroic struggle with a com- plicated attack of pneumonia, the tired body gave up the unequal fight against the disease and the spirit took its flight to the unknown shore. “Jap” Stafford was taken ill, several weeks ago, with pneu- monia, and was confined to his bed for several days before his hosts of friends about the city even knew that he was absent from his accustomed chair in the Stafford & Dennis barber shop. As time passed and Jap’s” cheery “howdy” was still missed from the shop, constant inquiry made of those who visited the Stafford home elicited the fact that he was very ill, the attack of pneumonia having taken a turn for the worse, For some two or three weeks, anxious friends hoped that the sick man would master the disease, and word was sent out that the pneu- monia was gradually being broken up, but that there was still danger from the collection of matter in the chest; but none could realize that the life of the robust barber was in jeopardy, although attending physi- cians who were doing all that was possible to do, realized the gravity of the situation. and constantly watched for complications. Yesterday, the matter had col- lected in the chest in such a manner that was deemed necessary to per- form an operation, to which the patient consented. The operation was apparently highly successful, and it was not until late last night that “Jap’s” condition changed, and the end soon approached. Arrangements have not quite all been completed for the funeral and burial of the deceased, but the ser- vices will be held in the city hall Thursday afternoon, at 3 o’clock, under the auspices of the Bemidji fire department, of which Mr. Staf- ford was an honored member, and the local lodges of Modern Woodmen and the Eagles (with which orders Mr. Stafford affiliated) will attend in a body. Rev. S. E. P. White will be in charge of the sérvices. The body will be buried in Greenwood cemetery, where lie a number of former members of Bemidji’s peerless fire department. The following, personal friends and fellow barbers, of the late J. M. Stafford, will act aspallbearers: L. G. Crothers, Everett Kain, Martin Longballa, Charles Bunker, William Garrison and Albert Brabitz. J. M. Stafford was born in Meeker county, Minnesota, in the year 1887, being the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Stafford. He moved to Fosston, Minn., with his parents and other members of the Stafford family, in 1892, where he lived until the spring of 1892, when he came to Bemidji to live and has made his home in this city since that time. Mr. Stafford was married, in 1898, to Miss Mayra Atkins, and three children were born to them, one daughter and two sons, the oldest of which is now 7 years. Besides his wife and three children, the deceased is survived by his father and mother, three sisters, (Mrs. Houghtaling of Washington, who is in the city; Mrs. Redfield, who lives in Canada, and Mrs. Bjorus, a resident of Washington), and two brothers, Bartlett, a resi- dent of Bemidji, and John, of Har- vey, N. D. Of a genial and kindly disposition, broad-minded and true and stead- fast to his friends, “Jap” Stafford’s was a splendid life; and it almost seems cruel to those whom he loved and the friends he held most deat i that his bright life should be snuffed out ere he had reached more than | early manhood. It is sad at any time to stand by the bedside of the dying and watch life’s ebbing tide drifting the loved one slowly, perhaps, but surely into the great ocean of eternity, but when thete comes whispering from parched lips: “Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I, will fear no evil; for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me,” it brings a balm to the wounded heart. Thus closed the life of this i noble young man. Biggest Picnic of the Season. Next Wednesday afternoon, June g, the Presbyterian men will give a trip down the Mississippi river with a supper at the Electric company’s dam, The first boat will leave the city dock at 1 o'clock; afterwards boats leave every hour until 5 o’clock thus giving every- one an opportunity to go, either to spend the afternoon or just in time for supper, One ticket en- itles you to the round trip and a good supper. Secure your tickets early, To Detroit and Return $12.00. Via the South Shore in connection with steamers of the Detroit & Cleveland Navigation Co. Leaving Duluth June 11th, 16th and {18th. Return limit three weeks. Toledo $12.50; Cleveland $13.50; Buffalo $14.00. For particulars and reservation write A. J. Perrin, Duluth, Minn. * Summer School Boarders. All parties who are in a position and wish to take teachersto board during the summer school are re- quested to notify the undersigned. —W. B. Stewart, County Superintendent. Theodore Gullickson, the local representative for the Hamm Brew- ing company, went to Kelliher last evening to interview the users of the popular amber fluid manufactured by the Hamm folks. JUDGE STANTON GIVES GRAND JURY A “TALK” Instructs that Body Not to Tell of Their Deliberations.— Gives Good Advice. Just before the adjournment of court, Saturday afternoon, Judge Stanton requested the grand jury to appear before him. He then stated to them that their session had given rise to the belief, on his part, thatit was advisable for him to again instruct them upon some of their duties and powers in the hope that a better understanding of their legal prerogatives would expedite their work. The judge called attention to the fact that that the jury was in session at a cost to the county of about $75 a day and urged them to consider and dispose of all matters demanding their attention as speed- ily as circumstances would permit. Judge Stanton explained that the prolonged duty of a grand jurv is to inquire in-| to all public offenses committed in the county and then to make report to the court by either presentment or indictment, and suggested that any other form of report was un- authorized. The judge told them, in substance, that if a charge was made against any person that their first duty was to determine whether it constituted a criminal offense, in which’ matter they should be guided by the opinion of the county attorney; and if it did constitute a criminal offense that then they should proceed with their investigations by hearing legal evidence only; that if the act charged did not constitute a criminal offense they should have no evidence. He further stated, in effect, that any statement to the court of the grand jury’s conjecture or surmise regarding any matter would be of no value and could accomplish no good. He urged them to proceed along legal lines and diligently. The regular panel of the grand jury is as follows: J. M. Fuller, N. W. Helmer, Carl Peterson, Ernest Miller, William Hines, William Ger- linger, Henry Stechman, L. D. Johnson, John Thoreen, N. J. Hick- erson and Nels O. Rippy. The special venire of grand jurors who reported at the adjourned session, which convened June 2, is as follows: Peter Dicaire, M. Flint, D. C. Smyth, Ole Gennes, M. Far- tham, Allen Benner, Esten Esten- son, Timothy Craig, Axel Peterson, D. W. Carter, Charles Hayden, Olaf Hawkins and Isaac Peart. The grand jury returned a “secret” indictment this morn- ing, and Judge Stanton again charged the jury concerning the secrecy of their actions, and advised them that they must not in any way give out to anyone any information concerning their deliberations, The attention of the court has been occupied with the trial of the damage suit of Jacob L. Brown bo MENS SUITS 63 Sixty-five Men’s Suits, worth trom $6.00 to $15.00, 34 to 38, a suit. $4. Limit one suit to a cus- 0'Leary & Bowser Bemidji, Minnesota sizes from 95 against the Douglas Lumber com- pany et al, so far this week, and the case is still on. The court denied the motion of the defendant company to dis- miss the case against them and the defendant began introducing testimony yesterday. BLACKDUCK Blackduck, June 8.—(Special cor- respondence of the Pioneer.) Let, Moon has recently pur- chased a fine tent and his family are planning to spend the sum- mer camping near the lake. Rev. R. L. Barackman of Souix Falls, S. D., who delivered the com- mencement address, arrived Tuesday morning and spent a few days visit- ing his brother and family. Dr. Freeburg and family expect to take a two weeks’ vacation this month, beginning the 15th. The time will be spent in Minneapolis and Charles City, Iowa. During this time Dr. Freeburg’s office will be closed. Mrs. E, C. Carlton went to St. Cloud last Friday to attend the graduation of her daughter, Letha, from the state normal. Later they were joined by Mr. Carlton in Brainerd, where they spent the week visiting another daughter, Mrs. Schultz, Dr. and Mrs. Koch entertained with their usual charming hospitality on Saturday evening in honor of the teachers of the schools.. Those present were: Miss Flora Koch, Prof. Jardine, Mrs. Jardine, Miss Helen Boyle, Miss Belle Boyle, Miss Flla Zimmerman, Miss Alma Swan- son, J. F. Sullivan and Will Cross. The Missionary Society met on Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Rice. The topic was “India and its Religion.” Mrs. Rice had charge of the fol- lowing program: Scripture Reading and Prayer, Rev. Barackman. Hymn, “Near My God to Thee.” “The Mohammadan,” Mrs F. J. Dooher. Solo, Mrs. Oberg. “The Parcus,” Mrs. W. L. Stevens. Piano Solo. , *“The Christian,” Rev. Barackman. Piano Solo, Nina Leak. Mrs. M. J. Leak was elected as delegate to the annual Missionary Convention which will be held at Warren June 10 and 11. Week-End Excursions. Via the South Shore for Detroit, Toledo, Cleveland and Buffalo by rail to St. Ignace thence D. & C. N. Co.'s steamers, leaving Duluth every Friday. June 4 to July 30. To Detroit and return $17.00. Limit Sept. 15th. MURDERER KILLED ~ ON WAY TO GOURT 81 Louls Tragedy Culmination of Political Feud, Bt. Louis, June S§—Fred Mohrle, who killed Constable Sam Yeung in North St. Louis several weeks ago, was assassinated in the corridor of the criminal court building by Will- fam Kane, a former deputy under Young. The shooting occurred as Mohrle was being taken to court to stand trial for the death of Young and is the culmination of a bitter political feud. Mohrle had asserted shortly after the Young shooting “that the gang” had threatened to “get him,” but fol- lowing the ethics of the “gang” he refused to reveal the identity of the men who had threatened him, saying that he could take care of himself. ESCAPE ON WAY TO GALLOWS Three Filisino Murderers Make Suc- cessful Dash for Liberty. Manila, June 8.—Word was received here that the three Fillpino murder- ers of Dr. Willlam Jones of Chicago, who were being brought to this city for execution, escaped from their guards in the mountains of the Neuva Vizcaya province, near Pangasinan. The escape was made during the night and a thorough investigation has been ordered in the bellef tha: the guards were guilty of gross care- lessness, if not complicity in the escape. Dr. Jones was killed while studying the hill tribes, He misinterpreted a challenge by the natives and received a half dozen spear wounds, from which he died shortly after reaching his boat. _Woman Kills Three and Self. Corsicana, Tex., June 7.—Mrs. J. M. Green of Richland, near here, killed herself and three children, aged twelye, wven aond two. with a razor. Dom, ‘trouble is said to have been the cause. _ BISTINCTVICTORY FOR DISTILLERS Solicitor General’s Gpinion in Whisky Case, SUBMITTED TO PRESIDENT While Not Final It Reverses the Posi tion Heretofore Taken by the De partment of Agriculture and 8us tains the Contentien of the Manu facturers in the Matter of Blendes Liquor. Washington, June 8.—Lloyd W Bowers, solicitor general of the Unit ed States, has submitted to Presideni Taft his opinfon as to what the term “whisky” means in law. In effect Bolicitor General Bowert holds, after discussing at great lengtk what the term “whisky” meant at the time of the passage ef the pure food law, that the public does not consider that added coloring or flavoring mat tor can make whisky out of what oth erwise is not whisky. Whisky is re sgarded generally and naturally as hav fag a flavor and properties of its own “There is no more reason for saying that alcohol becomes whisky because colored and flavored like some true whisky than for saying that alcohol becomes brandy because colored o1 flavored like some brandy,” he says On the other hand, the mere addition of harmless coloring or flavoring mat ter to what is previously whisky does not destroy its whisky character un: less such addition unduly dilutes or otherwise affects the essential prop erties of the whisky.” ‘While the opinion of Mr. Bowers is not final and may be overturned by a subsequent proceeding it is distinctly & victory for the contention of the blended whisky distillers and is a re- versal of the position heretofore taken by the department of agriculture. The opinion is very voluminous, consisting of thousands of pages of testimony and a resume of the testimony and the opinion of Solicitor General Bow- ers. President Taft authorized the opin- fon of Solicitor General Bowers to be made public, but announced no opin- fon himself, because it was his desire to hear further testimony taken from what are known as “straight whisky” distillers. ARRAIGNMENT IS POSTPONED 8t. Paul Girl's Attorney Demands In- quiry Into Sanity. 8t. Paul, June 8.—Louise Arbogast, elad in black from head to foot and with a heavy black vell covering her features, was called before Judge Lewis in the district court for ar- raignment on the indictment charging her with murder in the first degree for the killing of her father, Louis Arbogast, the West Seventh street butcher. William D. Mitchell, attorney for Miss Arbogast, asked the court be- fore plea was made to take up con- sideration of the present miental con- dition of the young woman. Judge Lewis said that he was not prepared to do so at the present time gnd that, in view of the request of couasel, the arraignment should proceed mo fur- ther. As a result no plea was entered and even the reading of the indict- ment was waived. KILLS HER 80N AND HERSELF Prominent Salem (O.) Weman Com- mits Double Crime. Salem, O., June 8.—With a revolver Mrs. Elizabeth Sharp, wife of G. V. Sharp, a politician and manufacturer, killed herself and her twelve-year-old son Harold. The tragedy came when the mother and boy had retired after spending the evening together playing the piano and singing. The motive is believed to be the woman’s sorrow over the fact that the son had a mal- ady apparently incurable. He had been .mentally deficient from birth. Mrs. Sharp was thirty-elght years of age and was prominent in society. Mr. 8harp heard the shots, muffled by bed clothes. He found the door locked, broke it open and discovered his wife and son dead in bed. FOR ASSAULTING POLICEMAN Texas United States Distriet Attorney Arrested. San Antonio, Tex, Jume 8—At- tempting to interfere in the festivities of a party of soclety people who were bidding farewell to Miss Bessie Yoa- kum, daughter of B. F. Yoakum, pres- ident of the Rock Island-Frisco lines, at the railroad station here, Eugene ‘Wahrmund, a policeman, was assault- ed and beaten. The policeman’s gun and club were taken from him. Unit- ed States District Attorney Charles C. Cresson and Samuel Bennett, a prominent lawyer, were arrested in connection with the affair. Criminologists in 8ession. Chicago, June 8.—Criminologists from all sections of the country gath- ered in conference here under the aus- plces of Northwestern university law school. No set speeches are on the programme, although mumerous im- portant subjects have been assigned for discussion. MME. STOESSEL IN TROUBLE Alleged 8hortage Found in Funds Un- der Her Centrol. Bt. Petersburg, June 8.—The Port Arthur Benevolent “soclety held a meeting here and as a result of an Investigation found a deficit of $7,500 in the accounts of the soclety under the presidency of Madsme Stoessel. It was decided to lay the matter be- fore the crown prosecutor. Madame Btoessel is the wife of Gengral Stoes- sel, who was in command of the Rus- sian forces at Port Arthur at the me of the capitulation to the Japa- nese, at which period the deficit oc- eurred. Banker Fatally Injured. Albert Lea, Minn., June 8.—Charles Soth, one of the prominent men of the city, is in the hogspital Iying |blood at the point of death as the result of an accident while he was on an els- vator in the packing plant of which Re is a leading stockholder and pro- moter. He is president of the Free- born County State bank and has|Address: other commercial interests here. NOTABLE GUESTS PRESENT —_— Dr. MacLaurin Becomes Head of In: stitute of Technology. Boston, Jupe 8.—Before an assem- blage ef notable guests and thousands of alumpi from nearly every state in the Union Dr. Richard Coskburn Mac- Leurim was formally inducted into office as president of the Massachu setts Institute of Technology. President MacLaurin, whe was for- merly cornected with Columbia uni- versity, actually assumed the reins of government of the institution on June RICHARD C. MAC LAURIN. 1, succeeding Acting President Arthur A. Noyes. On the stage of Symphony hall where the exercises were held, wers seated the special guests, who includ ed Ambassador James Bryce of Eng: land, Governor Draper, President A. Lawrence Lowell of Harvard, Bishop ‘William TLawrence, President Henry S. Pritchett of the Carnegle founda: tion and formerly president of Tech- nology; Arthur A. Noyes, chairman of the faculty, and James P. Monroe, former president of the alumni. ANOTHER VICTIM OF ~ KENTUCKY FEUD Ex-Sheriff ut Breathitt Gounty Shot -From Ambush, Jackson, Ky., June 8—Hx-Sheriff Hdward Callahan, noted for participa- tion in the feuds that have disrupted Breathitt county for years, was shot from ambush and, it is belleved, fa- tally wounded. The shooting took place in his home town, Crocketts- ville, sixteen miles from Jackson. Callahan had swept out his store preparatory to opening for the day and was brushing the refuse from the door when the shot was fired. The ball took effect in the left side of his abdomen. Bloodhounds have been put on the trail of the assassin, who, it is understood, hid behind a pile of coal to fire the shot. Callahan was in Jack- son Saturday in attemdance upon court, a warrant having been served upon him for malicieus shooting in a family affair some time ago. His case was continued and he at once left Jackson, telling ome or two friends that lately he was fearful of his life. It is said that the tmmediate cause for the shooting of Callahan was a|| dispute over the management of a ohureh he built at Crockettsville and of which he is a deacon. Callahan was the chief Meutenant of Judge James Hargls. Judge Har- gis was shot and killed by his son, Beach Hargis, who has received a life sentence for the murder. AERO CLUB'S NATIONAL RACE All but One of the Contostants Heard From. Indianapolis, June 8.—All but one of the balloons that started in the Aero club of America’s great national race here have been heard from. The Bt. Louis 1L is-supposed to be sailing toward the Gulf of Mexico. The New York, with A. Holland Forbes pilot, came down at Corinth, Miss,, and the Hoosler, Captain T. S. Baldwin pilot, landed at Greenbrier, Tenn. The Indiana, Carl Fisher of Indian- apolis pilot and G. A. Brumbaugh, as- sistant, came near enough to ground at Schackle Island, Tenn., to let down two buckets and get a fresh supply of water. They then lightened ballast and mounted again to the higher cur- rents to continue the race. Schackle Island is twelve miles north of Naskr ville. Mrs. Taft 8aves Condemned Man. ‘Washington, June 8—Mrs. Taft, through her womanly instinct of mercy, has saved from death a Rus- sian named Perovich, cenvicted of murder at Fairbanks, Alaska, and sen- tenced to be exccuted. It is said that her intercedence with the president infiuenced him to change the sentence to life imprisonment. Business Section in Ruins. Valley City, N. D., June 8.—Fire de- stroyed the greater portion of the busi- ness section of the village of Nome, in the southern part of this county. The loss is $75,000, principally on a general store, drug store, bank, hard- ware store and small offices. The fire started in the general stare ef Fer- guson Bros. N $100 Reward. $100. The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all its stages, and that 1s Catrrah. Hall’s Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure now known to medical fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional disease, requires a constitu- tional treatment. Hall's Oatarrh Cure is taken internally, acting direc Iy upon the and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the foundation of the discase, and giving ‘the patlent strength by bullding up the constitution and asissting naturo in 4omng 1tfs, work. The Droprietors have so much faith in its curative powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure. Send for list [of testimonials, ress: F. 1 CHENEY & Co., Toledo, O, Sold by Drugi Take Halls sFamfly Pms for constipation, WANIS ONE CENT A WORD. HELP WANTED. WANTED—Agents to sell Hardy Minnesota Grown Fruit and Orna- wmental Nursery Stock. Liberal Commissions or Salary. Pay weekly. Complete outfit FREE. Apply L. L. May & Co., St. Paul, Minn. WANTED—Good girl for kitchen work and general work in h otel Inquire at Blocker Hotel. WANTED—Girl for general house- work. Inquire Mrs. Charles Knopke, 321 Fifth street. WATNED—Good lady cook for hotel work. Inquire at this office. WANTED — Dishwasher at Chal- lenge hotel. FOR SALE. FOR SALE—Rubber stamps. The Pioneer will procure any kind of a rubber stamp for you an short notice. FOR SALE—Seven-room house at 1111 Lake Boulevard. Inquire of Henry Stechman, 719 Bemidji avenue, FOR SALE—Two lots, new cottage, nice location offer wanted. H. A. Bliler. 1217 Bixby Ave. FOR SALE—One 6-horse Grey gasoline engine, for sale cheap. Floyd Brown. Bisiar & Murphy, 117 3rd street. FOR RENT. FOR RENT—The barn known as the S. P. Hayth barn at the rear of the postoffice. Inquire at 406 Minnesota Avenue. MISCELLANEOUS. PUBLIC LIBRARY—Open Tues days, Thursdays and Saturdays 2:30to 6 p. m., and Saturday evening 7:30 to 9 p. m. also. Library in basement of Court House. Mrs. Donald, librarian. STATE OF MINNESOTA, | County of Beluram; {58, Tn District Court, 130 Judicial District. Earl T Ieath, Plaintifr. Vs, Amoret Tieath, Defendant. The State of Minnesota, to the above named defendant: 'A% héreby summoned and required.to s er the complaint of the plaintiff in the bove entitled action which said complaint IS horewith sorved upon you, and o 3 copy of your answer to ihe said complaint on ~the ‘subscriber at his ‘office in the city of Bemidjl, county and state ahove named, within ‘thirty days after the ser- Tice, of this summons upon you, exclusive ot the day of 1 services, and if vou fail to SR complaint within the time aforesaid, the plaintiff in said action will apply to the court for the relief demanded in the said complaint. Dated June lst, 1909, FRANK A, JACKSON. Plaintifl’s Attorney, Bemidii, Minnesota. AWNINGS LA ir! TENTS, TOO 131 E. Third St., ST. PAUL, MINN. 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