Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, August 13, 1909, Page 1

THE BEMIDJI D Histof 1cal Society: mm_ a abatn v 1.Y PIONEER. — [ MINNESOTA | HISTORICAL | ACIETY. H VOLUME 7. NUMBER 99. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, FRIDAY EVENING, AUGUST 13, 1909. FORTY CENTS PER MONTH. COMMISSIONER M. F. RYAN ADJOURNS THE HEARING Introduction of Evidence Completed Yesterday and Ad- ljournment Taken to give Reporter Time to Tran- seribe the Testimony. The investigation of the charges made by the public examiner’s office against County Auditor John Wilmann and County Commissioners Wright, Sibley and Danaher, over which M. F. Ryan of Brainerd presided as Governor Johnson’s representative, was concluded yester- ‘day afternoon, as far as the taking of evidence is concerned, and the hearing adjourned until Tuesday morninz, August 27. J. J. Cameron, formerly court re- porter to Judge M. A. Spooner, has been taking the testimony and will have until August 27th to make out the transcripts. At that time the witnesses will be recalled and will sign their testimony before the papers are forwarded to Gover- nor Johnson. At the opening of the afternoon session, yesterday, Mr. Wilmann was recalled as a witness in his case and said that in his testimony it should be stated that he returned the last day or two in December, 1906, instead of shortly after the first of January, 1909, as he had at first testified. On cross-examination by Mr. Smith, Mr. Wilmann stated that he could not recollect as to the discus- sion of the sewer assessment for the City of Bemidji before the books were turned over to the county treasurer, as his mind was wholly taken up with home affairs. On being asked “Whom did you con- sider the books in the office in charge of?” his answer was, “‘Mr. Arnold.” Frances S. Arnold was then sworn as a witness for the state and testified that he had been a resident of the City of Bemidji for the past ten years with the exception of two years, that he was deputy county auditor during the month of Decem- ber, 1908; that when he assumed the deputy auditorship it was understood that he was to take care of current routine work and that the other assistants were to handle the tax list; that Mr. Wilmann returned to the city on December 30, or 31, 1908, and that the last book in which taxes were extended was the list of City of Bemidj, which, in its then state of preparation, would re- quire three or four days to com- plete. Mr. Arnold stated that he with- held. this tax list, awaiting Mr. Wilmann’s personal decision regard- ing the method of spreading the Bemidji sewer assessment, his opin ion being that in view of the litiga- tion which was then threatened and has since been instituted, that they should be entirely omitted because not filed within the time specified by the city charter. Mr. Arnold declared that Mr. Wilmann decided this matter, him- self, prior to the completion of the list and in time to permit its delivery to the treasurer January 4, stating that this testimony would be corro- borated by the tax list to the extend of showing the change in the foot- ings necessarily made in order to conform to his decision. The wit- ness stated that the work of extend- ing the tax list for the City of Bemidji, omitting the sewer assessment, had been commenced but that Mr. Wilmann had this matter changed. putting the sewer assessment in as returned by the city clerk. When asked as to any conversation regarding the stamping of the tax list “Sold for taxes,” Mr. Arnold said: “According to the best of my recollection, Mr. Wilmann knew that the words ‘sold for taxes’ were omitted from the tax lists. I was well aware of the requirement of law on this subject, and I am quite sure I brought the matter to his attention shortly before or at the time of the delivery of the books to the treas- urer, and he stated then thathe would have one of his young lady assistants stamp the words in the lists after delivery; thus following a custom which I believe prevails throughout the state when the auditor is pressed for time on like occasions, and which I know has prevailed to some extent in Beltrami county.” Mr. Arnold was the last witness examined and his testimony com- pleted the evidence. The investiga- tion was then adjourned in order to allow Mr, Cameron time to tran- scribe his notes. WAS GIVEN TEN DAYS FOR GONTEMPT OF GOURT Jens Hanson Failed to Appear When Ordered.—Hanson Has Been Arrested Often. The fact that orders of the dis- trict court are not to be treated lightly was demonstrated yesterday morning and, as a result, Jens Han- son, a local saloonkeeper, will spend at least the next ten days in the Beltrami county jail. Mrs. Hanson secured a divorce a year ago with alimony of $10 per week and custody of the childrsn. She recently filed a petition with Judge C. W. Stanton of the district court alleging that Mr. Hanson was three weeks behind in payment of the alimony and that he compelled her to come to . his saloon for the money, abusing her at these times; she requested that Jens be made to “pay up” and that he hereafter pay the alimony to her attorney. Judge Stanton issued an order for Hanson to appear on the 9th, inst., and show cause why he had not payed the $30 back dues. Hanson paid the $30 but failed to appear on the 9th and yesterday morning the judge issued a bench warrant for his arrest. Hanson was arrested and sentenced to ten days in the county jail and after'the ten days to remain there until he had paid up the $30.30 costs and attorneys fees, and he was directed to hereafter pay the weekly $10 every Monday to Mrs. Hanson’s attorney. Hanson has several times been arrested and taken before the municipal court of this city on various charges, and his present incarceration will doubtless give him time to think over his deeds. The case of Ostrom & Swanson vs. T. H. Mackey and wife, which has been tried the last few days be- fore Attorney M. J. Daly of Perham, acting as refree, in the district court chambers here, was coficluded last evening and will be submitted to the referee by briefs. The case involves a running ac- count between the parties, who are residents of Farris. Ostrom & Swan- son operate a general store at Farris and Mr. Mackey is a logger in that vicinity. The plaintiff was represented by Attorney Coppernoll of the firm of Coppernoll & Wooley of Park Rapids and Mr. and Mrs. Mackey were defended by Attorney Fred W. Smith of Cass Lake. Entertained Yesterday. Marion J. Kaeble entertained Thursday afternoon in honor of the Misses Ethel and Kathrin Crocker, who are guests at the Kaelble home. Guessing games were the feature of the afternoon. Light refreshments were served and an enjoyable time had by those present. Excursion to Red Lake. The M. R. L., & M. railway will give another of its popular exeur- sions to Red Lake Sunday, Aug. 15. Train to leave Bemidji at 9:30a. m. Fare for round trip $1.00. FREE-DELIVERY SERVIGE IS EXTENDED A LITTLE Ingpector Lucy Declares Bemidji Must Build Sidewalks if Larger Service Is Desired. ““We have extended the free-deliv- ery system a little in your city,” said Inspector Lucy, of the postof- fice department’s free delivery ser- vice, “but you could have had it ex- tended much further if your side- walks in the outlying districts were in good condition. The govern- ment will not give a city free-deliv- ery mail service in those parts where the sidewalks are poor or where there are none.” Postmaster Erickson and Assistant Postmaster Otto have been working hard for several months past to get the department at Washinglon to ex- tend the free-delivery service in Bemidji with the final result that Inspector Lucy was sent here from St. Paul Wednesday and with the officials of the local office went care- fully over the outlying districts of Bemidji. . The local office had made an especial effort to get the system extended to Mill Park but Inspector Lucy decided taat the park was too far from the elevator, as there are no houses between the river and Mill Park. This means that Mill Park in the goods. Fancy Weav Suits sacks. At At Oxfords at $2.65 $4, now.. will not be able to get free-delivery mail service for a long time, Postmaster Erickson was success- ful in getttng the system extended on Irvine avenue to 14th street and on First street south to the cold storage plant and the handle factory. It is up to the citizens of Bemidji to put in sidewalks and open up streets in the outlying portions of the city if they want “Uncle Sam” to deliver the mail in thosesections of Bemidji. To the Good People of Bemidji. Ensign and Mrs. Askin, of the Salvation Army, will be pleased to receive goods of any kind for the sile to be held at the Salvation Army hall August 18-20. Look your house and shop over and send something or drop a card in the office giving your address and they will call for the articles you wish to give. Furniture, books, pictures, groceries, clothing, poultry, implements, new or old; in fact, any- thing you do not need someone else does. Look it up and send word to Ensign Askin. No One Injured A new Play, the “Old Maids’ Convention.” opened last night at the carnival.- The play isan ex- cruciatingly funny one, and the crowd packed in such numbers that the seats gave away. The audience screamed with laugh- ter during each performance. Those who saw it say itis one of the best [ Men’s Suits in fancy weaves and patterns; one, two fand three button All the desired seasonable patterns and colorings, grays, tans, olives; silk mixtures, cheviots, tweeds, at removal prices. $13.75 Suits At $14.65 Suits worth $22 and $24 $17.25 Suits At $18.25 Suits worth $28 and $30 You Can Buy Walk-Over $4 urday and this week have made big inroads into them. Patent leathers, gun metals, tans and rus- sets; footwear that were good values at performances ever given in the city. WEEKLY BAND CONGERT ON CITY DOGK TONIGHT Fine Program Is Prepared.—Prome- nade and Dance Afterwards With Music by Full Band. The Bemidji band will hold its weekly out-door concert this evening at the city dock, and immediately afterwards will proceed to the Coli- seum, Company K’s armory, where a grand promenade and dance will be given. Music will be furnished by the full band. This wi}l be the first of a series of promenades and dances given under the auspices of the local band during the coming fall and winter. The band boys re- serve the right to eject any person of objectionable character and will not allow anything but the most gentlemanly- and ladylike conduct on the floor. The program for the out-door con- cert this evening is as follows: March—*The Banner” . V. Blom Selection from “The Honeymoon Trail” -G. B, Howard March—"My Pony Boy’ INTERMISSION. roken Idol” Egbert Van Alstyne uerida™.......... ) -1L. A. Vandercook “Daughters of America” Selection— A Mexican Serenade- National March: 2 J B, npe St. Cloud, Aug. 13.—(Special to Pioneer.)—The members of Bemidji Lodge, No. 1052, headed by Exalted Ruler F. S. Lycan, with Mayor J. P. Pogue as ‘‘chaperone,” arrived early yesterday morning, the ‘‘bunch” from the “Hub City” occupying a private sleeper which was attached to the 3:47 N. P. train, which took on the “live ones” from “Big Be- midg” off the M. & L. night train. The boys were in fine fettle, but were sleeping the sleep of the just when the St. Cloud band awakened them with sweet melody, together with . W. W. Koons’ singing in stentorian tones, ‘We’re Here Be- cause,” etc. The Bemidji crowd were taken to the Grand Central hotel, where all were , registered and partook of a generous repast, then going to the Commercial Club headquarters and registering. Then the northern ‘“‘browsers” declared they were ready for any- thing that might turn up. With Archdeacon Parshall of Cass Lake, who accompanied them, acting as Clothing House worth ~ $20.00 worth $25.00 We've cleaned up the" bulk of our short lots of Oxfords. Last Sat- Fine Suits values we tracting attention. It incl great values. M $4.65 Siils At $7.85 Suits At $9.85 Suis You'd better Suits for knee what’s good Boys' Glothes Section Boys’ Suits that were $4.00, ———————————————— A Gmat Sale uf Every day this sale seems to to take a fresh blue serge, velour, cheviot and cassimere suits, all Norfolk, sailor, Russian, single and double breasted. Boys’ Suits that were $4.50, sale price....... $3.15 Good Clothes Nothing Else iy REMOVAL SALE PRIGES ! You'll probably be disappointed if you buy clothes. with price as chief consideradion. A good fabric with poor tailoring, trimmings, linings, is like good coffee with skimmed milk in it instead of cream---no substance to it. You'll find the real cream in these clothes; the fact that we're clearing them is merely an incidental advan- tage; the importance of it is the real, substantial value Mostly Hart Schaffner & Marx goods; you can’t make a mistake in any of them. We guarantee your satisfaction; and if you are not satisfied at any time, we’ll refund the money. spurt; -the offer are certainly at- udes fancy worsteds, worlh ~ $10.00 worth ~ $15.00 worth ~ $18.00 see these Special Sale pants boys if you know for your pocket book. sale price.......$2.65 Boys’ Suits that were $5 and $6, now at....$3.95 THE MINNESOTA ELKS ARE ~ IN SESSION AT ST. CLOUD Local ““Boys” Enjoying Trip.—Were Met at St. Cloud by Band and Delegation at 3:47 a. m.—Some Ball- players Backed Out. guide, the Bemidji boys will un- doubtedly get all the fun possible out of the meeting. It is related of the trip coming down from Bemidji that Mayor Pogue acted as drum major of the sextette with such vigor, using his hat asa baton, that his headgear was thrown out through the tran- som—and now the genial Bemidji executive is wearing a new hat, secured from a local dealer. The favorite selection on the trip down was that old tuneful melody “In the Evening by the Moonlight,” and the boys gave the “revised ver- sion,” which consists of 107 verses, with the last fifty repeated stacc ata, terimating with a strenuous reference to the drouth which has prevailed of late. ‘The Bemidji boys had lined up a very strong baseball team to go against the Minneapolis Elks this afternoon, but at the last moment, Scribner of Northome, the pitcher, Holler of International Falls, the catcher, Reithner, the first baseman, and last but not least, “Old Hoss” Mogan, the fast second baseman and captain, backed out and did not come. With usual courage, the boys patched up a team and were ready for the fray this afternoon. The program followed out by the St. Cloud Elks in entertaining the visitors yesterday and today is as follows: PROGRAM. Thursday, Aug. 12th 1909. Forenoon— Reception and regis- tration of visiting Elks at Commer- cial Club Rooms. Two p, m.—Business meeting of the Minnesota State Association of Elk lodges at the Commercial Club rooms. Two p. m.—Ladies reception, at Elks hall. Four p. m.—Baseball game: Be- midji vs. Minneapolis Elks. Eight p. m.—Social session at Elks hall, R. B. Brower, Chairman. Friday, Aug. 13th1909. Ten a. m.—Parade, Two p. m.—Automobile ride to Minnesota State Reformatory, Watab Pulp and Paper Co’s plantat Sartell, Minn., and the Granite shops and other points of- interest around the city. Four p. m.—Baseball game, Little Falls vs. St. Cloud Elks. Nine p. m.—Grand ball, at Carter hall. Additional Locals Miss Blanch Julian has returned to Clerk of Court Fred Rhoda’s office in the court house after a few days illness at her home. A baby girl arrived last night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Douglass on Beltrami Avenue. Mother and baby are doing nicely. Miss Jo Hegg, who assists in the office of County Auditor John Wil- mann, is ill and unable to attend to her regular duties at the court house. Sam Hanson of Kelliher was granted a wolf-bounty of $7.50 yes- terday by County Auditor John Wil- mann for killing a full grown wolf near Kelliher. George A. Burr made final proof yesterday before Clerk of -Court Rhoda of this city. Mr. Burr hasa fine homestead in Liberty township. August and Henry Becker accom- panied him as witness. They retur- ned home last night. Miss Dot Kiehm, who has ably assisted County Auditor Wilmann in his office during the last two years, resigned-recentlyand has severed her connection with that office, and will remain at her home in this city. Miss Kiehm expects to make an extended trip through the northwestern states in the near future. i