Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, October 29, 1909, Page 1

1 | ‘;—li'stofi@\ sui"" A - THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEE VOLUME 7. NUMBER 165. T —— MINNESGT * HISTORICAL ® SociETy. BEMIDJI. MINNESOTA, FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 29, 1909. FORTY' CENTS PER MONTH. INDIAN DEPT. KEEPS ‘TAB’ ON ITS THIRSTY RED MEN Department Is Determined to Stop the Liquor Traffic Among Indians.—Special Agents Are Very Alert to What Is “Doing.” H. A. Larson, deputy special offi- cer in the employ of the Indian ser- vice who has been devoting most of his time of late looking after parties, who it is alleged, have been selling liquor to Indians, spent last night in Bemidji consulting with some em- ployes of the Indian department who are keeping ‘‘close tab” on the saloonkeepers and liquor dealers in varicus parts of northern Minnesota. Mr. Larson stated that, at Bena yesterday, the saloon and restaurant conducted by James and William Quinn were raided and the proprie- tors and attaches were caught “‘red- handed” in the act of serving liquor to Indians. Mr. Larson took several bottles of the “spirituous fermenti” as evidence to be used in reporting to the depertment the acts of the Quinn brothers. Special Agent Larson stated that on Wednesday night when at the Great Northern depot in this city waiting the arrival of the train bound for Cass Lake, he encountered seven Indians who were more or less intoxicated; and he took several bottles of whisky from the reds. These Indians went to Cass Lake on the night train. Beltrami county authorities, the mayor of Bemidji, the city attorney and citizens of Bemidji have joined with Special Agent Larson and the other government officials in the determination to prevent the sale of liquor to Indiansin Bemidji and other points in Beltrami county. Special dispatches tothe Twin city papers from Mahnomen state that notwithstanding the late raid on the saloons there and the more recent threat of Agent William E. Johnson to again raid the saloons which continued to sell liquor to Indians, saloonkeepers are selling beer to the Indians, claiming that beer is not a spirituous liquor in the sense of the federal agreement of the sixties, and under which the recent raids were made. Four Mahnomen saloon-keepers were arrested Wednesday and taken to Detroit, being later released on bail. They will be heard November 10 inthe Federal court at Fergus Falls onthe charge of introducing and selling liquor into the Indian territory. It is said that the Mahnomen saloon men will take the decision of the jurisdiction and other questions involved in the operatious of saloons on the White Earth reservation to the United States supreme court. Beer is being sold in the fourteen other saloons on the White Earth reservation, particularly at Ogema and Waubun. The Minuneapolis Tribune of yes- terday morning contained the fol- lowing article relative to the oper- ations of the Indian special agents and also the members of the com- mittee of the prohibition organiza- tion of the state, which, it appears, has been acting with Special Officer Johnson: “The license of the West hotel saloon at Bemidji has been revoked by the Bemidji authorities at the instigation of William E. Johnson, Indian agent. This is the last of the saloons to be closed in the White Earth country for the time being at least, according to Mr. Johnson, who arrived in the city Additional Locals Miss Gladys 'Stanton left this noon for Cass Lake, where she will visit with old friends. Get tomorrow eveningis Pio- neer for account of Minnesota- Chicago football game. It was announced this afternoon from the E. H. Cornwall residence that Mr. Cornwall was somewhat better, and that the attack of fever was abating somewhat. A. K. Southworth returned yester- day evening from a tripto Laporte in the interest of the Crookston Lumber company, for which com- pany he has done considerable cruising. v E. Kaelble, who has been here for several days from Hibbing, re- yesterday to confer with W. B. Calderwood of the Prohibition com- mittee and the United States Dis- trict Attorney Houpt. “Mr. Johnsondeclares that he has closed nearly 25 saloons since the crusade® began. Of these 16 were on the White Earth' reservation in the towns of Waubon, Mahnomen, Omega, Callaway and White Earth. Of the seven saloons at Cass Lake, four have been closed, and of the five saloons at Walker, three have been closed. “‘My duty is to protect the Indians,’ said Mr. Johnson. ‘I suc- ceeded in having all the saloons closed where liquor was sold to the Indians, but in the case of those who have not given liquor to the red man men I have no jurisdiction. “Mr. Johnson refused to divulge his plans of the future as far as northern Minnesota saloons are concerned except to intimate that the work has by no means been completed. ~ ““There are still a large number of saloons in the Cass Lake district,” he said, ‘which are being watched by members of the department and as soon as enough evidence is secured to show that they sell liquor to Indians, theirlicenses willbe revoked. “‘The enforcement of this provi- sion will d6 wonders for the Indian. It will make men of them. A few years ago we began to en- force the liquor laws in the Winni- bago reservation in northern Nebraska and the effect on the In- dians has been wonderful. Without liquor they are really becoming industrious and are raising good crops. The same result will be noticeable in Minnesota.’ “Mr. Calderwood of the Prohibi- tion committee declares that no action will be taken for the present on the saloons which have been allowed to remain open. - “‘ Of course, they are violating the law in operating saloons within the reservation district, but we understand that they have been running orderly places and we will not molest them at present,’ he said. “‘If the saloons had acted de- cently, none of them would have been closed at all. When the crus- ade began S. W. Zollmar of St. Paul, attorney for the saloon interests, went to Washington to confer with the Indian department and prom- ised that the saloons at Cass Lake would not sell to Indians. Reports were received that they were not living up to this promise and secret service men were sent into that country with the result that about 25 saloons have been closed.”” Pay Your Taxes. But one day remains in which people may pay the remaining part of their taxes for the year 1908, without a penalty attached. To- morrow (Saturday October 30) is the last day for the payment of taxes and those who do not get their money into the county treasury before that time will find a 10 per cent penalty attached. County Treasurer French has been a very busy man this week re- ceiving payment of taxes. People seem naturally to put off the pay- ment of taxes until the delay threat- ens to be costly, when they all attempt to get 1o at the same time, taxing the capacity of the treasurer’s office. On November 1, 10 per cent .nttaches to the upaid taxes, and that remains in force until the first Monday in January, when the books are turned over to the county auditor and another 5 per cent is added. County Treasurer French says that the heaviest taxpayers have been coming in' very nicely with their taxes during the past week,and that the number who are avoiding the extra penalty is flatteringly large. Attention, Co. K Footballists. The members of the Co. K foot- ball team are requested to get out tonight for practice, as we expect a hard game at Crookston on Sunday. —]J. Hillaby, Megr. Additional local matter on turned to *the range town this morning, having completed some business matters which he was look- ing after here. A. T. Davids, the Bagley land man, and O. O. Blegan, oue of Bag- ley’s merchants, came to the city this morning from Clearwater county seat and spent several honrs here, returning home this afternoon. L. F. Jonhson, who is now in the employ of the Weyerheauser Lumber bing, where he will look after some timber matters for his company. He was accompanied by Ted Getchell, who will assist in some of the travel- ing through the “tall timber.” Word was given out this afternoon from St. Anthony’s Hospital to the effect that the condition of Mrs. Hoffmeister, who was brought here from Turtle River last Monday, was improved somewhat. However, but little hope has been held out that the lady would eventually recover from her very sersous illness. Get tomorrow evening’s Pio- neer for account of Minnesota- Chicago foetball game. Local news en last page. neat and Nobby. last page. syndicate, left this morning for Hib- |- Our Suits are new, BAD AUTO ACCIDENT Mayor Pogue and Thres Com- panions Hit By A Great Northern Locomotive. While they were approaching the railway crossing at Wilton,last even- ing, Mayor Pogue of Bemidji and three other occupants of his auto; mobile, were struck by a Great Northern locomotive and all sus- tained injuries: of more or less seri- ousness. That all the members of the party were not horribly mangled and instantly Kkilled is considered some- thing -akintoa miracle. The auto- mqbi_lé in which the party were rid- ing- was:redueed to kindling wood. Mr.“Pogue fpnd T. R. Symons, were caught ‘on the pilot of the locomotive and dragged a con- siderable distance, Pogue sustaining a broken thigh and leg and being otherwise badly bruised, while Mr. Symons was also badly injured. Mayor G. Meyer of St. Paul, manager for the C. Eppstein company, occupied part of the back seat of the auto- mobile. He was thrown through the aira considerable distance. His back was qufte severely strained and he was struck on the head; raising a big lump the size of a hen’s egg, and sustaining other minor injuries. L. H. Halvorson, traveling repre- applying them in the country over, Styles.” . ful and shapely manner. The Palmer Garments are known as “The Standard of The highest grade of workman- ship goes into the. Palmer Garment. They'’re faultlessly tailored by men tailors---experts at their craft, and the garments show it.” Quality is there through and through, in every detail. As to fit---they’re perfect. Just try one on and it feels as though made especially for you. No bagging at the collar---no bagging at the armholes---no sagging in front. And they are high grade suits in every particular, their price is moderate---surprisingly so. But come in---see for yourself- --try them on---examine them---you’re wel- come. Remember these suits will be sold regardless of cost. O’Leary-Bowser Co. sentative for the International Har- vester company, occupied part of the seat with Mr. Meyer. He was also thrown high in the air and was con- siderably bruised and scratched by his fall. Just how sericus are the injurie; of the party will not be determined for a day or two asit is possible that some of them sustained internal injuries. . The members of the party, and also people of Wilton who were on the scene at the time of the accident, state that when Mayor Pogue and his party approached the crossing of the railroad tracks the east-bound Great Northern freight pulled into the depot at Wilton, passing considerably to the east of the depot and beyond the crossing. It is said, positively, that there was no light burning in the head- light of the engiue and that Mr. Pogue and his companions did not see the train until it was upor them, too late to turn aside or stop the auto. They also say that they did not hear any whistle, neither did the bell ring. " The locomotive struck the asuto with much force, completely de- molishing the machine. The rear part of the auto was hurled high in the air, while the front part, ‘oc- cupied by "Messrs. Pogue and Symons, stuck to the pilot and was carried several rods down the track. Mr. Pogue’s feet and legs were caught between the front of the auto and the locomotive and con- siderable difficulty was experienced in extracting him from the wreck. The injured men were “placed on the freight train and brought to Be- midji, arriving here . about 7 p. m. It is said that tbe accident occur- ed at 6 o'clock. Asitis very dark at'that time, the fact that the loco- motive had no headlight burning 3 would indicate that the railroad company is liable for damages be- cause of the injuries to Mr. Pogue and his party. SPECIAL IN OUR SUIT DEPT. Saturday and Monday QOctober 30th and November 1st. The Suits We're Proud of Truly style is new beauty. It is at- tained by executing new fashion ideas in a tailored manner; taking the oft- times freakish fashion notions and developing them, modifying them and a becoming, beauti- S00 CONTRACTORS MAKE - BEMIDJI HEADQUARTERS Foley, Welch & Stewart, Contractors Who Will Build Soo ~ Extension Through Bemidji, Will Move to This City from Moose Lake. “Foley, Welch & Stewart, the rail- road builders who have a contract to_build the entire Soo extension from Plummer to Moose Lake, through Bemidji, Cass' Lake and Leech Lake dam, will make their headquarters in Bemidji,” said T. J. Anderson, superintendent of con- struction who came to Bemidji yes- terday and, among other business matters transacted, completed ar- rangements for office- room in this city for the big contracting firm, which is at the head of all Soo building operations in connection with the Plummer-Moose Lake ex- tension. Mr. Anderson arranged for the use of the offices in John Moberg’s new automobile garage, and the offices were leased for the term of one year. Mr. Anderson stated that the main offices of Foley, Welch & Stewart would be moved to Bemidji from Moose Lake just as soon as the Bemidji offices could be gotten ready, which will undoubtedly be within the next two weeks. The removal of the headquarter of this big contracting firm from Moose Lake to Bemidji means much to this city, because .of the fact that all employees, including sub-contract- ors and other workmen, will be paid here. While Mr. Anderson was here he consulted John Moberg, the local railroad contractor, relative to the prospective job of grading in this vicinity, on which Mr. Moberg sub- Thi », A large line to pick from. mitted a bid. The bid was satis- factory to the Soo people and Mr. Moberg expects to sign the contract within the next five days to do the grading. The contract will call for the grading of some six miles of road extending from Minnesota avenue, in the center of Bemidji, to a point six miles west of Bemidji, almost paralleling the Great Northern Be- midji-Crookston line extending west from this city. Mr. Moberg states that he will at once purchase a steam shovel and begin work on the contract, grading within the city limits of Bemidji northward within ten days. It is estimated that Mr. Moberg will handle at least 50,000 yards of dirt with the steam shovel, which will be taken from three cuts along the line to be graded by Mr. Moberg. The surveyors who have located the line northward and westward from Leech Lake dam to Cass Lake have been working under the super vision of Mr, Sublet, who has a crew of twelve men. They have been running a line across what is known as the “Twenty-mile Bog,” which is south of the Great Northern railway tracks, in the vicinity of Bena. So far, only six miles of this route has been approved. It has been believed that the Soo, in com- ing north from Leech Lake dam, will not cross the Great Northern until the approved line approaches Cass Lake. However, this general idea may all be changed in a few days, and the line cross the Great Northern a few miles west of Bena. WITHDRAWING LANDS IN RED LAKE ELEVEN TOWNS Lands Soon To Be Offered for Sale at Public Auction to Highest Bidder. Thief River Falls News. All of land on what is known as eleven Red Lake towns have been with- drawn from entry. The act of Feb. 20, 1904, provided that at the end of five years all lands that remained unsold be again offered for sale to the highest bidder at not less than $4 per acre and purchasers will not be obliged to liveupon or cultivate the same. There are a few choice pieces of land that will be offered at this sale but the most of it is not very desirable. The choice pieces are those forfeited to the government for various reasons. Just when the sale will be held is not known at present, but a list is being prepared by the U. S. Land Office. Seven-Cent Social. The ladies of the Episcopal Guild will give a unique social on Friday evening, November 5, at the armory, to be known as a “seven-cent social.” The admission to the social will be seven cents and every seventh person will be admitted free. There will be a fortune-telling booth, which will be presided over by a fortune teller of note from out of town named Madame Neves, who will tell fortunes for seven cents. Refreshments will be served, the price of which is the same good old seven cents—and the refreshments will be worth seven times the money. A concert program of much merit will be given, consisting of seven numbers. A dance will be given at which Masten’s orchestra will furnish the music. The charge will be seven cents per dance, with every seventh dance free. The.program for the concert will be printed later. Those who attend are assured of something akin to the “seventh heaven”—it will be a swell affair. il |