Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, August 5, 1909, Page 1

¢ BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER. MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY. VOLUME 7. NUMBER 92. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, THURSDAY EVENING, AUGUST 5, 1909. FORTY CENTS PER MONTH. THE HEARING OF CHARGES RESUMED THIS MORNING M. E. Ryan of Brainerd, Commissioner Appointed by Gov. Johnson, Starts Hearing with “Count No. 1, Against County Auditor Wilmann for Non-feasance. M. E. Ryan of Brainerd, ap- pointed by Govornor Johnson to act as commissioner to take testimony, this morning convened the hearing which is being held at the court house in this city for the purposé of presenting evidence to substantiate the charges preferred against John Wilmann, county auditor of Beltrami county, and County Commissioners Wes Wright, F. O. Sibley and A, W. Danaher, against whom charges of malfeasance in office were preferred by M. F. Kain, deputy public exam- iner. E. E. McDonald appeared as at- torney for Messrs. Wilmann and Danaher, and P. J. Russell is coun- sel for Mr. Wright, all of whom were present. Mr. Sibley was also present, but had no counsel, at that time. J. J. Cameron is acting as stenog” rapher and official reporter. The first matter taken up was “Count No. 1,” against Mr. Wilmann, which is as follows: “That the said John Wilmann, during the years 1907, 1908 and 1909, did not record in the public record book designated as the Book of County Roads, the proceeding of the County Board of Beltrami county, establishing, altering or vacating the same, and thereby com- mitted nonfeasance in office.” At the opening of the examination, E. E. McDonald as attorney for Mr. Wilmann, stated that he did not wish to file an answer at this time, but asked the privelege to file his answer at any time during the pro- ceedings if circumstances arose to require it. Assistant Attorney General L. A. Smith stated that he was acting as advisor to Governor Johnson and that it was his purpose to see that the evidence was properly developed and that he did not appear here in the capacity of prosecutor. County Auditor John Wilmann was then sworn and road records “A”and “B” and county commis- sioners’ proceedings “C” and “D” were introduced, as the records of the auditor’s office regarding the official proceedings of the county commissioners and records of county roads, Deputy Public Examiner M. S. Kain was sworn onbehalf of the state and stated that his residence was St. Paul; that he had been an assistant public examiner since January 1, 1907. Mr. Kain futher stated that the natureof his work was to examine official records of county offices, and that he had examined the Beltrami county offices for the years 1908 and 1909; that prior to his} appointment as assistant public examiner he was auditor of Ramsey county for six and a half years. In his examination, Mr. Kain stated that he had examined the commissioners’ proceedings regard- ing the establishment of county roads for the years 1908 and 1909 as the road record and found that no records had been made of establish- ed roads for these two years. An attempt on the part of the state to offer commissioners’ pro- ceedings “C” and “D” of Beltrami county was objected to by Mr. Mc- Donald, he stating that he had no objection to records as far as they pertained to the established county roads. This objection was sustained. Mr. Smith then offered the original orders for the following roads: The road known as the Benville county road, established July 17, 1907; the road in township 152-30 running south to section 20, town- ship 153-:30, established June 11, 1907; also the roads established June 8, 1907 and May 26, 1908. Mr. Kane stated that he found no records of these roads, even though there were suitable books in the office for these records. On cross-examination, Mr. Mec- Donald cited sections of the statue and stated that he knew no law requiring this work ‘to be done by the county auditor. M. D. Stoner, who was county surveyor and superintendent of highways during the year’ of 1907 and until August, 1908, stated that he had examined the road record and the final papers and that he found that there had been no record my guaranteed alarm clocks. Prices: DO YOU OVERSLE Have you ever had to go without your breakfast because your alarm clock did not work or be- cause you had returned late the night before and did not hear the alarm? You simply cannot oversleep if you have one of No matter how late you may have been out the evening before; to matter how tired you are or how hard you are to wake—YOU MUST CET UP. $1.00, CHAS. L. CUMMER, Jeweler | Postoffice Corner, Bemlid)i, Minnesota. EP?| $1.25, $2.00 LUMBER OFFICE A R flmmmummfiw' The man who rushes blindly into buys lumber will never get round shouldered carrying the money he saves by such tactics. Those who reason that all lumber is alike because it looks alike, have several more guesses coming. There’s as much difference in lumber as there is in shoes or clothes,and you don't buy those with your eyes shut, do you? As lumber is supposed to last a long time, quality should be the first consideration in buying. Your money talks here, of course, but what you get for your money, talks more yet, Our rule of quality first—then price—satisfaction always—doesn't leave any chance of blindfold lumber buying at this yard. We Also Handle Coal and Wood M. E. Smith Retail Lumber Co., Bemidii Phone 97 Blindfold Buying the first yard he comes to when he village of White Bear. Cohl, one of the robbers. the thigh, and the other was WHITE BEAR BANK ROBBED; ROBBER AND CITIZEN SHO shot through the wrist. St. Paul, Aug. 5.—(Special to Pioneer.)—Following a bold robbery of the First State Bank at White Bear of $750 this morning, two men were killed and several others shot, more or less seriously, in a running fight between the robbers and citizens in the s The killed are Nathan N. Lanner, a member of the citizens’ posse, and Robert Bill Butler, a White Bear fisherman, was shot through the abdomen and may be dying, and two other men were less seriously wounded. One received a bullet through leather schedule. The vote was 47 ayes SENATE PASSED CONFERENCE REPORT;. CLAPP AND NELSON WERE “AGIN IT ‘Washington, D. C., Aug. 5.—3 p. m.—(Special to Pioneer)—At 2:10 this afternoon the senate adopted the conference report on the tariff bill, which effects the final pas- sage of that bill, through congress. The bill received all of the republican votes except those of Bristow, Clappr Cummings, Doliver, LaFollette, Beveridge and Nelson. The senate then took up the concurrent resolution reducing the rates in the and 31 noes. N made of these four roads in the road Tecords. Mr. Stoner also stated that county money had been expended on all these roads and that he was famaliar with three of the roads. The Ben- ville road, Mr. Stoner testified, was surveyed by one of his deputies. Adjourned for noon. 1. 0. Harris Narrowly Missed Wreck. Register of Deeds J. O. Harris, who left here recently on a trip to the fair " at Seattle and to register at the different land openings out west, writes that he narrowly escaped be- ing a passenger on a train which was wrecked in a head-on collision, last Saturday. On a post card, Mr. Harris says: “Missoula, Mont., Aug. 2.—Dear ‘Doc.’: I just missed the wreck on the Coeur DeAlene road, by about five minutes. - Lucky Jim. Itlooks as though thete was something doing ‘on the other side.’ R0, B Dr. Gilmore Back. Dr. Rowland Gilmore is homé again after having enjoyed a visit at Sarnia, Ont., whither he went some three weeks ago to recuperate from the attack of appendicitis which had prostrated him for several weeks. The doctor made many trips on the water while away and returns greatly benefitted by his trip. ADJUSTED LDSS ON M. E. " GHURGH REGENTLY BURNT Church Mutual Insurance Co.’s Repre- sentative Conferred With Direc- tors of Local Church The Church Mutual insurance company; which insures churches of nearly every denomination against loss by fire, hag adjusted the loss recently sustained by the Methodist congregation of Bemidji through the destruction of the local M. E. church by fire on July 20. Frank Hart, representing the Church Mutual Insurance company, was here yesterday and held a“ con- sultation with the board of trustees of the M. E church. ) Mr. Hart recommended the allow- ance of the sum of $3,000 foi'the destruction of the church and $100 for the damage done to the parson- age through the fire. This recom- mendation will be acted ‘upon by the officers of the Church Mutual company and the money will be forthcoming within the next sixty days. The trustees place the loss on the building at $6,500. It is the inten- tion of the local congregation to at once begin the construction of a new church. % BEMIDJI ROD AND GUN GLUB HAS A FINE TRAP Club Held Interesting Shoot Last Sunday and Will Hold Another Sunday Forenoon. The members of the Bemidji Rod & Gun Club are beginning to take a very active interest in shooting; and since the arrival of their new trap many of the bovs have been bringing out their guns, brightening them up and- getting ready for the “fray.” The new trap is a Lagatt trap, which throws “birds” from five un- known angles., The trap is said to be one of the best on the market and when used, last Sunday, on the occasion of the first shoot, did very satisfactory work. Several members of the club held a shoot last Sunday forenoon on the new grounds on the north- east shore of Lake Irving, south of the M., R. L. & M. railroad tracks. These grounds are ideal for the use of trapshooting. There is a long range with a back-ground of lake and sky, giving an exceptionally fine light to shoot against. For the first shoot, last Sunday, the work was considered to be fairly good. S. Harry Stair of Crookston, the expert trap shooter for the Peters’ Cartridge company, was present at the traps with his trusty gun and did some very clever shooting. It is the intention of the Bemidji Rod & Gun club to hold a gun club tournament at the time of the county fair, which will be held Wednesday, Tharsday and Friday, September 15, 16'and 17. P. J. Russell is president of the cluband V. L. Ellis is secretary, and these officials announce that another shoot will be held Sunday forenoon, beginning at 9 o’clock. George Kinney Returns. George Kinney, who has been absent from the city for a year past, returned last night and will be with us again, for a while at least, so he says. Mr. Kinuney is accompanied by his brotber, Charles Kinney, who is professor of chemistry at Drake University, and state chemist of Iowa, and who will visit here for several days, taking an outing. Carl Deane in “‘Faking Mediums.” Manager Cunnigham of the local, Opera House, has secured Carl Deane in an “‘Fxposure of the Pre- sent Day Methods of Faking Me- diums.” Owing to the rank frauds perpetrated by some mediums travel- ing throughout the country, seferal state legislatures have taken action in the matter, and people generally are interested in the subject. Mr. Deane is said to actually demonstrate the various methods used by those who are said to be fakirs, and in such aclear manner that no one need be duped aftea seeing one of his ex- posures. Every citizen will be glad to learn just how Deane performs. Mr. Deane appears at the Opera House Fridayand Saturday Aug. 6-7. General admission 25c; chlldren 10c. Band Concert, Friday Evening. The following is the program that will be rendered by the Bemidji band, under the direction of Prof. Harry Masten, at the band stand on the dock, Friday evenin March—"The Roller King" Selection from The Girl"”. Concert Waltzes: Andy Jnug .arr by Dalby -W. H. Riefer INTERMISSION. March—"The Commander....... W. H. Kieter Medley Overture- —No.6... Introducing “Bits of Remicks Hits" .J. B.Lampe ‘Want Somebody “Dublin Daisles,” “Dear aisies Won't Tell,” *I Wish T ‘My Pony.” All join in on the BLOOMER LADIES WILL PLAY HERE ON SUNDAY Chicago Girls’ Baseball Team Will Play on Local Diamond Against Bemidji, at 2 p. m. The Chicago Ladies’ baseball team will play a game in this city next Sunday afternoon against the Bemidji City team, and it is expected that a record-breaking crowd will be in attendance to see how good baseball “girls” can play. A Montana exchange says of the gitls’ team and their ability to play: “The Chicago Ladies’ baseball team known as the Bloomer Girls made a very favorable impression game with the Shoshone team. Miss Bertie Carleton, captain and proprietor, has been in the business 16 years and for a starter in her business career pocketed $11,000 in Cuba. Hers is the original ladies team of Chicago and they all play ball with the bést and that without lowering their standing as ladies. They carry an immense stretch of of wall canvas and everything nec- essary for a successful campaign. “The captain being absent ona business mission during the time of the game here, her place on 1st base was taken by Miss Florence Bel- mont, a brunette of very pleasing address.” Local news on last page. while here for the Sunday afternoon i Jake Funk, a German farmer liv- ing on the banks of Mud lake, opposite the village of Puposky, was drowned in Mud lake yesterday morning, his dead body being found in the lake, some time after the drowning occurred. Funk has for some time operated a gasoline launch on Mud lake, and his boat was found yesterday fore- noon, tightly wedged in the bank of the island opposite Funk’s home. Search was made for Funk and right on the bottom of the lake, near the shore, with water reaching two feet over his submerged head. The his body was found, standing up-! |JAKE FUNK WAS DROWNED IN MUD LAKE YESTERDAY Body Was Found, Standing on Bottom of Lake, Near Shore, in Ten Feet of Water.—Funeral Here Tomorrow Morning. body was removed from the lak and word sent to Coroner Ibertson of this city, who left to investigate the cause of death. Funk has lived on Mud lake for several years past, and is well known to people living in this city, as well as his neighbors. He was married-about a year ago, and his wife gave birth to a child this morning. The funeral will be held at the Catholic church in this city tomorrow morning. The deceased was a man who was well liked and who made friends wherever he went; and his tragic death is sincerely mourned. —_— SPEGIAL SLEEPER WILL BE SET ASIDE FOR ELKS Members of Bemidiji Lodge Will Occupy Their Own Car, Going to $t. Cloud. A private Pullman sleeper will be set out Ly the M. & 1. railway com- pany, on the night of August 11, for the use of the members of Bemidji Lodge, No. 1052, who will go to St. Cloud that night to participate in the fifth annual meeting of the Miu- nesota State Association of Elks, which will be held in the “Granite City” Thursday and Friday, August 12 and 13. The exact number of members of the local lodge who will attend the convention is not known at this time, but it is expected that at least fifty will go to . St. Cloud, aad it is for the purpose of convenience of travel that the M. & I. railway com- pany agreed to set aside the private car for the use of the Elks. H. A. McKenzie, secretary of the St. Cloud lodge of Elks, writes that he has scheduled a baseball game between the teams of the Bemidji and Minneapolis lodges which will be played one of the days of the meeting, Mr. Mackenzie says that Jack Potts, the well-know semi-pro- fessional ball player, will have charge of the Minneapolis team, and as he is well known to John Mogan of Northome, who will captain the Bemidji team, a battle royal as well as an exceedingly interesting “gab- fest,” will result from the meeting of these' two “old-timers.” Al Jester, who is a member of | 1052, and who is one of the best story tellers in the state, has been John Mogan Smiles When He Thinks of What His Team Will Do to Jack Potts' Elk Ballists. placed ou the program for a number at the social session which will be held the first night of the associa- tion meeting. . All Bemidji Elks who attend the state association meeting will be clad in their uniforms of white hats with purple bands, long white ulsters with purple cuffs and collars, white shoes, white gloves, and carrying white and purple umbrellas. 1t is barely possible that the little daughter of J. C. Parker, who is mascot of Bemidji Lodge, No. 1052, will be taken to St. Cloud and will drive her team of goats in the annual parade. She made a great hit in the parade at the annual meeting held here last year. 116 Third St. CITY DRUG STORE E. N. FRENCH & CoO. Drugs, Toilet Articles and Preparations, Patent Medicines, Gigars, Perfumes, Etc. PRESCRIPTIONS A SPECIALTY Phone 52 that he may have E. J. G Going Out of Buginess As T am going out of business I offer all my stock of Heavy and Light Harness---single and double, fly nets, blankets, and harness hardware at Actual Cost. My stock is complete and the prospect- ive buyer should call early in order a full stock from which to make his selection. 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