Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, November 1, 1909, Page 1

L . THE BEMIDJI D ILY PIONEE VOLUME 7. NUMBER 167. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, MONDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 1, 1909. SPECIAL OFFICERS VERY ACTIVE IN THIS SECTION Conficated and Destroyed Liquor at Cass Lake Saturday Night.—Alleged Bootleggers Arrested by Local Officals.—*“Close Tab’’ Being Kept. Cass Lake, Nov. 1.—(Special to Pioneer.)—Special Deputy U. S. Indians Agent H. A. Larson, in company with twoassistant deputies, C. C. Brannon and H. F. Coggeshall, arrived in town on the 7 o’clock train Saturday evening and pro- ceeded to clean up all the liquor they could find which they claimed was being handled contrary to the wishes of Special Agent Wm. E. Johnson. > As soon as they got off the train the agents made straight for the saloon of Archie Siddon. Mr. Siddon had been running for the past couple of days, ignoring the order of Wm. E. Johnson. The agents en- tered the saloon and with drawn revolvers ordered all present out ex- cept the proprietor. They then told Mr. Siddon their mission and the proprietor jokingly remarked *‘Help yourself boys. I have been running merely for the purpose of and sift the matter over.” The agents gathered together the several bottles containing whisky, wine, malt, etc., packed them ina suit case and desposited their burden in the office of Indian Agent Smith. As they were leaving Mr. Larson said “Good bye for the present.” About ten minutes after leaving the Siddon place the deputies began to examine the prescription depart- ments of the two drug stores. They destroyed a few bottles of alcohol, port wine and Duffy,s malt. Mr. Larson explained that the druggists could get permission to handle these goods from the war department. He further stated that few druggists seemed to understand that it was illegal to carry these goods without such permission. He cited in- stances where he had destroyed several cases at a time in other states. The druggists stated that they testing the law and shall get busy had not understood this law and were willing to have them destroy anything they should not have. They next raided the sporting house operated by Alice Clifford and finding several cases of beer loaded them into the bus and deposited them in the village jail. The raid of the special agents had been expected for several days and as soon as it was learned that they were here for business several hundred citizens gathered to watch proceedings. The crowd was good natured and perfectly orderly and the agents-acted very much in the same manner. At no place did they find it necessary to use force. The agents left last night for the west. The above was sent the Pioneer by our regular correspondent ats Cass Lake. From another source, it is learned that the resident property of C.M. Johnson was searched and Mr. Larson and his deputies suc- ceeded in finding a consieerable quantity of whisky and alcohol concealed about the premises. They confisceted the liquor and destroyed t. Mr. Larson is Pleased. - H. A. Larson, special officer of the Indian department who has been in personal charge of the raids and apprehensions ~which are being made in this section of northern Minnesota, under orders of the In- dian department in its desermined efforts to stop the liquor traffic among the Indians, bagbeen mak- ing his headquarters i ) emidji for some "two weeks past,:this being ‘a convenient point ' from which to direct operations. 2 Mr. Larson was today shown the reports published in jDuluth: .and twin city dailies relative to the raid at Cass Lake Saturday night last. : Mr. Larson stated that the re- ports of the so-called “raid” were greatly exaggerated, as to the “gun play,” and that he did not draw his “gun” at all. In regards to the génmeral condi- tions now prevailing in this section with relation to complying with the request to sell no liquor to Indians, Mr. Larson said: “I am highly gratified with the splendid co-operation of local author- ities at Bemidji, Walker and other places around here. They are help- ing splendidly to get conditions under control and ‘stop sales to Indians, both direct and by the ‘bootleg’ process. “My operations in this section of Minnesota have brought me in touch with a splendid set of people.” Richards Held to Grand Jury. “Dick” Richards, the man who was recently arrested at Bena for selling liquor to Indians, was given a hearing before U. S. Commissioner Daniel DeLury, at Walker, Saturday. The evidence produced against Richards was so convincing that F Mentor for infants. Underwear acknowledged the best fitting, best grade and biggest values. Rubens Shirts Warner’s Rust-Proof corsets 1n all correct models. BERMAN EMPORIU Another special showing. of fashionable Coats, Suits, Dresses, Furs, Waists and Skirts, in matchless - variety at matchless prices. Every day brings new models in endless assortments. ment shows the perfect tailoring in correct lines that lend style and grace ‘ to the wearer. : Tomorrow begins three days’ cut in suits. The entire suit section, all in the newest fall styles, at a large Discount Sale. In our great glove de- partment you will find the celebrated Kayser glove in all fabrics and shades. The H. & P. gloves in kid, cape, suede and moc- ca, the best wearing, best fitting glove in the world. Every gar- a Ferris Waists and corsets for misses and children. Our Shoe Department is the center for stylish, high grade The best shoes. values. wearing, best We urge you to visit our store to see the splendid exhibits in every department. One hour spent here will give you correct interpretation of the garment styles that are correct for this season’s wear. years we have been with you and have, in our unwavering efforts to please you and most scrupulous business methods, built up this, the largest Dry Goods Establishment in northern Minnesota. For many Commissioner DeLury held Richards to await the action of the grand jury at the term of the U. S. court to ‘be held at Duluth next January; in the sum of $200. Richards was unable to furnish the required bond and was remanded to the St. Louis county jail. Alleged Local Bootleggers Arrested. Olof Solberg, a farmer living near Puposky, was arrested in this city Saturday afternoon on the charge of giving liquor to Indians, - Solberg appeared before Court Commissioner M. G. Slocum and furnished bail in the sum of $200 for his appearance on Wednesday of this week, when he will be formally arraigned and given a hearing. It is alleged that Solberg was caught “red-handed” in the fact of givinga bottle of whiskey to an Indian and was arrested forthwith, Andy McNab assisting in “getting” Solberg. # Saturday evening James McGiven, who lives in this city, was arrested by Patrolman Denley, on the charge of furnishing liquor to Indians. Mr. Denley states that McGiven bought a bottle of whiskey in his saloon and went to the lakeshore, where he delivered the “fire-water” toa mem- ber of the copper-colored: race. These arrests are the result of the determination of local authorities and local business people to appre- hend and punish to the fullest extent of the law any person who violates the law relative to furnishing liquor to Indians. 4 WEYERHAEUSERS TO BUILD SAWMILL AT KELLIHER? Editor of Kelliher Journal Believes Kelliher Has Beeqielecled for Sawing Plant. F. C. Johnson, editor of the Kelli- her Journal, has had his ear to the ground, and he believes that he has discovered a secret ‘move on the part of the great Weyerhaeuser lum- ber syndicate to build a mill at Kelliher, this result of a recent trip- of investiga- surmise being the tion made by certrin Weyerhaeuser officials weo visited Kelliher and looked over the company’s holding of timber in that vicinigy. Commenting on the probability of the erection of such a mill in the near future, Mr. Johnson says, in the last 1ssue of the Journal. “The site for this mill. was sur- veyed last summer by Engineer Pfund of this city for. the above lumber concerns but nothing more had been done about the matter until the visit of the company’s offic- ials last Friday, however, when the writer approached one of the mem- bers of the party and questioned him as to their plans, we were informed as usual that they had nothing for publication other than that they were looking over the company’s holdings here but added that we (the writer) might guess as to the mill: project as we would undoubtedly colne as near to it as if we were to get any information from the party. “However taking it all into con sideration and the fact that the members of the party seemed well pleased with our village. and its future prospects, and from rumors which have leaked out from- com- pany’s head officers, it is apparent that during the coming summer Kelliher will witness the beginning of twenty five years of prosperity. The mill will undoubtedly be built on the north shore of Bull Head Lake where the Minneapolis Cedar yard is now located and which was laid out by the Weyerhaeuser people for that purpose last snmmer. Theére has been considerable “in- side information” to the effect that the mill mentioned above would be located in Bemidji, but if we are not to get it, we know of no place we would rather see it go than Kelliber. Cass Lake Mill Hand Injured. Cass Lake, Nov. 1.—(Special to Pioneer.)——Wm. Kantz, an employee in the J. Nielssaw mill, was very FORTY CENTS PER MONTH. Cass Lake, Nov. 1.—(Special to Pioneer.)—Late Saturday evening while an extra freight train from the west was pulling in, the train crew heard some awful groans and upon investigation fourd a man lying in the ditch apparently very badly in- jured. Upon a closer investigation they found that both of his legs were cut off and he was fast bleeding to death, Some of the crew tried to stop the flow of bood while others hastily summoned a physician. Drs. Smith and Christianson were soon onr the scene and after carefully bandaging the limbs they took the unfortunate man to the hospital at Bemidji where it was reported by the physicians that his condition wag very serioas. One of _hls legs was entirely severed, while the other was cut off just below the knee. The nerve displayed by the man was wonderful. While the physi- cians were dressing him he ex- plained how he was stealing. a ride and when the cars gave a sudden jar he lost his hold and fell under the wheels. He said his name was Chas. J. Curan and that he was an old locomotive engineer. Then he noticed one of the bystanders tak- ing a chew of tobacco he stretcned out his hand and said “Give me a chew too.” After biting off a big CHARLES J. CURRAN DIES; STEALING RIDE ON TRAIN Was “Riding the Rods” at Cass Lake and Went to Sleep, Falling Under the Wheels, Which Severed Both His Legs. chew he continued to converse with those present, apparently caring little about his terrible injuries. Charles J. Curran, who was the victim of a horrible accident at Cass Lake Saturday night, and who was brought to the local hospital, died yesterday afternoon, at 4:30 o’clock, his injuries being of such a serious nature as to preclude the possibility of recovery. Curran’s right leg was severed above the knee and the left leg was also severed, below the knee, in addition™ to other injuries which were sustained by the unfortunate man, while riding on the “bumpers” of an extra freight train, from Be- midji to Cass Lake. In explaining how he happened to fall under the wheels, Curran stated that he must have fallen asleep, as the first he knew was terrible pains in his legs and side, with the roar of the train passing over him; then he was found by the railroad employes. Curran retaided consciousness un- til the end. Just prior to breathing his last, Curran had his attendants telegraph the result of the accident to his mother, Mrs. J. K. Curran of St. Paul, who answered by telephone and authorized Bisiar & Murphy of this city to prepare the body for burial and ship the remainsto St. Paul for interment. seriously' and possibly fataly injured while at work Saturday. Krantz was pushing a heavy load of lumber when one of the wheels came off of the truck and before he could get out of the road the load ticped over and pinned him to the ground. Other employees hastily removed the lumber and extricated the unfortunate man. A physician was summoned and it was found tkat one of his legs was badly fractured and the other quite badly bruised, he also received other injuries, on the face and hands. Itis also feared that he has been injured internally, although that is not certain as yet. Sudden Death This Morning. William - A. Hart, who recently moved to -this city from Solway, died suddenly at his residence on Park™ avenue, this forenoon, the cause of death being given as heart failure. - The deceased is survived by a wife and child. The funeral will be held at St. Phillip’s church Wednesday at 9 a. m., and- Rev. Father O'Dwyer will have charge of-the services. The body will be buried in Greenwood cemetery. Subscribe for The Pioneer. BLACKDUCK Blackduck, Nov. 1.—(Special cor- respondence of the Pioneer.) Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Dudley spent Thursday in Bemidji. Mrs. C. W. Dudley is enjoying a visit from her sister-in-law, Mrs. Evans, of Duluth. . The Bordsen family have moved into the Johnson house on First street, Mr. Nelson will occupy the upstairs rooms in the Pacha building. The funeral of August Christen- son, who died of heart disease on his homestead last Friday, was held in the Norweigan church Sunday after- noon at 2:30. D. W. Hayden and Mrs. F. J. Dodcher left Thursday evening for Holten, Mich., to be at the bedside of Mr. Howard, who is very low with cancer of the throat. The Lincoln Study Club met on Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. F. J. Barackman with eleven ladies in attendance, four of them being new members: Miss Hostetter, Miss Clara Winegart,Miss Katherine Laurie and Miss Julia Johnson. Additional local matter on last page. Travelersq Cheques We have received a supply of the American Banl(ers’ ASSOCiatiOfl Travelers’ Cheques The Negotiable at face value at any place either at home or abroad. These cheques are self-identify- ing and should be carried by all persons going away from home. Issued in denominations of $10, $20, $50 and $100 at First Natiénal Banl( of Bemidji il P