Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, November 16, 1909, Page 1

- the throne” relative to the working of the crew of surveyors who have THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEE VOLUME 7. NUMBER 180. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, TUESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 16, 1909. FORTY CENTS PER MONTH. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY MAKING BAGLEY SURVEY Additional Information Concerning So-Called Grand Trunk " Pacific Proposition Indic: that Would Benefit Bagley, Nov. 16.—(Special to Pioneer.)—The proposition that has been advanced by parties “close to been working in eastern Red Lake and northwestern Clearwater coun- ties, closely adjacent to the camps of the Soo surveyors who are extend- ing the Plummer-Moose Lake exten- sion of the Soo, in the claim that the surveyors were really surveying a direct route for the Grand Trunk Pacific railway from a point in Canada west of Lake of the Woods, southward to New Ulm, in Minne- sota, is being authenticated by| recent acts of the surveyors who have “pulled up stakes” and gone to Bismarck, N. D., where it is claimed they will survey a line from Bismarck to New Ulm. The. surveyors were in the employ of the Great American construction company, which large concern sur- veys feasible routes and constructs parts of lines selling out their routes and line so far as built to some rail- way company desiring the same as “air lines” or desirable connecting links. The Great American construction company had its surveyors in north- western Clearwater county for many | weeks, trying to get a direct line southward over some of the hills in| that section without a too large grade. The surveyors went as far south as Gully, when they “backed | ates a Gigantic Enteprise Clearwater County. that vicinity. It had been the original intention of this gang of surveyors to have extended their surveys southward to within two miles of Ebro, on the Great Northern west of Bagley and southward from there, but they de- cided to abandon the survey tem- | porarily so as to go to Bismarck and start a survey from that place to New Ulm, intending to return to Clearwater county within a month. Bert Umland, county surveyor of Clearwater county, has extensive knowledge of the topography of the country through which the newest railway enterprise is accredited with having a desire to run, and he bas mapped a line for the surveyors. This line would extend to within two miles of Ebro and extend on the “fats” to Bagley, passing southward to the Walker Brook Valley, through Moose and Bear Creek township to the east side of the Itasca State Park, thence southward through Hubbard county and onward to New Ulm. The object of the survey being made by the Great American con- struction company is to furnish a direct route southward for the Grand Trunk Pacific road, from a point on the Canadian Northern, in Canada, west of Lake of the woods south in- to U. S. territory to New Ulm, where connection can be made with some of the railways the lease of which is controlled by the Hawley up” and have been running lines in railway interests, giving connection REASONS Why we should do your prescription work. You do not want a mistake made in your prescriptions. We double check every prescription and this makes an error impossible. - This is the only drug store in the city having two regis- tered pharmacists. the registered man is at a There will be no mistake made while meal or off for the evening. There is a registered man here all the time. ““Wé know how” to properly fill prescriptions. Our stock is always fresh. Our prices are lowest considering the quality of the goods. Watch Our Windows DRUG Postoffice Corner CORMONTAN & HANSON | v CISTS s Bemidji, Minn. ASK TH Did you ever know a man who owned and used a genuine ROUND OAK STOVE? If not, and you are going to buya heating stove, find one—for ROUND 0AKS are everywhere— and ask him and his family what they think of it. That is the way to prove the ROUND OAK. We will abide by “THE RETURNS.” It never failed a user yet. It has friends every- where. Why? Because it’s a good, honestly made stove; it heats up,itholds = the fire, it saves the fuel and it lasts. Sound and perfect, it comes forward year after year—ready for business. There are reasons for the remark- able showing this stove has made. If interested you should know them. No trouble to show the stove and ex- . E USER plain reasons why. Get curious! Investigate! It will pay you. See the name ROUND 0AK is on the leg. W. M. ROSS HARDWARE, FURNITURE, COAL, Furnaces and Tinsmithing M ACEEATIVE DACE to the Gulf of Mexico, from Winni- peg. The Grand Trunk Pacific railway is.a bitter enemy of the Canadian Pacific railway and its American ally, the Soo, and by building this line southward from the Canadian Northern (which the Grand Trunk Pacific has leased) the Grand Trunk will cut into an immense business westward and northwestward now controlled by the other lines. The possibility of a new railroad for Bagley and Clearwater county is ‘causing no little inquiry as to what exact route will be taken in con- structing the road. Mrs. George Knott, Dead. Mrs. George Knott, well known in this city, died this morning at 3 o’clock at the local hospital. A few weeks ago Mrs. Knott sub- mitted to an operation and made a desperate fight forlife at that time and partially recovered. For the past two weeks she has been steadily failing, death finally terminating her sufferings. After a long, busy and useful life she died as she had lived—honored, loved and trusted by those who knew her. She reared her own monument while she lived. Her Christian life was beautiful from its beginning to its close and through all the vicissitudes 2nd sorrows she met in the way, her faith in God never wavered. Mrs. Knott is surviv by her husband and six ckildren, besides three adopted children. The funeral services will be held at the Presbyterian clarch on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, and Rev. S. E. P. White, pastor of the local Presbyterian church, will have charge of the services. DRUNKEN MAN ATTEMPTS TO KILL SWAN SWANSON While Sleeping Swan Swanson Is Sud- denly Awakened by Man With Uplifted Ax. Cass Lake, Nov. 16.—(Special to Pioneer.)—What threatened to be an awful tradegy was narrowly averted early this morning when Swan Swanson, a lumberjack em- ployed in the Seeley camps, hear Leech Lake dam awoke justas a fellow lumberjack was about to swing an axe down upon his sleeping form. The two men had been quarrel- ing just before retiring for the night and their mood was in no way pleasant. It was thought, however, that the matter had been forgotten { after the men had retired forthe night but about 2 o’clock in the morning Swanson’s quarreling mate awoke, dressed and journeying outdoors provided himself with an axe. On returning ke made directly for the bed of Swanson, and carefully pulled the bedclothes. Just as he raised the axe to strike, Swanson awoke and in a second was on his feet. He made a grab for the axe just as it was falling. The force of the blow was stopped considerably, but tke axe struck Swanson in the head, making an ugly wound. At this juncture the assaulter bounded for the door and disappeared into the woods. Officials at Bena were notified of the matter and they are seeking the would-be murderer. Mrs. Robert K. Given is seriously ill and this forenoon was removed to the local hospital, where every- thing possible is being done for her comfort. Her many friends in this city hope for a speedy recovery. John G. Carlisle Is Stronger. New York, Nov. 16.—Ex-Secretary of the Treasury J. G. Carlisle, who for several days past has been under treatment for serious intestinal dis- orders at St. Vincent’s hospital here, rested comfortably through the night and his condition, it wus said at the hospital, showed considerable im- | provement. Ruef Threatened With Blindness. San Francisco, Nov. 16.—Abe Ruef, former boss of San Francisco, is threatened with total blindness and deafness and will undergo an opera- tion on his eyes Wednesday. It is un- derstood that on the success of the ef- fort depends the chance to save his ! hearing. MAYRAND'S APPLICATION FOR LIGENSE REFUSED At Request of U. S. indian Department License Has Eeen Refused Homer Mayrand. At the request of H. A. Larson, special officer of the United States Indian department, acting under the Hon. William E. Johnson, chief officer of the Indian service, the city council at their meeting last evening refused to grant a liquor license to Homer Mayrand to sell intoxicating liquors in the building known as ‘‘The Bijou” Mr. Larson giving as his objection of the Indian department to the granting of the license that Homer Mayrand was a representative of, or “was backed” by, F. Gagnon, who formerly con- ducted a saloon at the corner of Second and Minnesota; that the sail Gagnon, who was backing Mr. Mayrand, was active in renting and preparation of the building and the securing of the license and the necessary bondsmen therefor. Mr. Mayrand, when given an opportunity to explain, stated that he was going in ““on his own hook” and that F. Gagnon was backing him with the necessary capital with which to install and run the saloon. After a thorough discussion a vote was taken, Councilmen Smart and Bisiar voting “aye;” councilmen Shannon, Gould, Rhea, Schneider and Kirk “nay.” The liquor license applications of F. S. Lycan and E. H. Munhall were granted and their bonds, with sureties thereon, accepted. The city treasurer’s quarterly reports for the quartersending April, July and October were referred to the finance commitice, they to re- psit Moaday evening, November 22. | C. L. Heffron appeared before the council and asked that the plat of Heffron’s Addition to the city of Bemidji be accepted. After looking it over carefully the council accepted same, subject to a slight change of the street running west from Twelfth street, the change to be made before the filing of the plat with the register of deeds. Twenty-five cords of jackpine wood were purchased from Wilford Poupore at a cost of $3 per cord. The report of the municipal court for the weeks ending November 1, November 6 and November 13 were accepted aue filed. THE BRINKMAN THEATER HAS VERY STRONG BILL The Cowles Family Filling Re-Engage- ment.—Many Other Strong Fea- tures on the Bill. Have you seen the Cowles Family who appear at the Brinkman Family Theater this week? They appeared here two years ago and have been the talk of the theater patrons ever since. They are justly deserving of the title “America’s Premier Novelty Gymnasts,” featuring Little Marguerite, the physicial culture wonder of the age. They are really marvels in gymnasts and their acts are sensational in the extreme. Leslie and Carrie in their dramatic sketch, “The Ruined Clerk,” is another strong feature on the Brink- man bill this week, asis also The Dancing Dupars, who put on a singing and dancing act which makes a strong bill of variety and excellence equal to any put on in the large cities. TO WAGE WAR ON SOCIALISM Rose Pastcr Stokes Says Manufactur ers Gave $5,000,000. New York, Nov. 16.—Rose Pastor Stokes, who was a cigar worker in Cleveland before she married J. H. Phelps Stokes and who, with her hus- band, is working to advance the prin- ciples of socialism, charged that Au- gust Belmont, the American represen- tative of the Rothschild billions, had contributed $50,000 to fight socialism, while she avers the National Manu- facturers’ association is spending $5, 000,000 for the same purpose. Apron Sale and Chicken Pie Supper. An apron sale and chicken pie supper will be given on Friday afternoon and evening in the Odd Aid. This supper has been postponed from November 5 to November 19 and everyone holding tickets which were purchased two weeks ago is entitled to some chicken pie. Everyone should turn out and partake of the good things which the Baptist ladies always serve at their suppers. JOHN ALBERT JOHNSON MEMORIAL FUND John Albert Johnson Memorial Fund, Care of The Pioneer, Be- midjiz Enclosed herewith please find —— 1 % LN T K 1) as a contribution to the fund to be used for the erection at the state capitol of a monument to John Albert Johnson, late governor of Minnesota. (Signed) Band Practice Tonight. Regular band practice this even- ing at the city hall. All members of the band are urged to attend. —Harry Masten, Leader. COMMISSIONERS' DENY REQUEST OF MR. LARSON For Revocation of Licenses of Rogers And Saterle.—Selection of Auditor Tomorrow. auditor to succeed Mr. Wilmann tomorrow forenoon. The board of missioners this morning, present, to consider the request of H. A. Larson, deputy special Indian officer, for the revocation of the licenses held by Chris Rogers of Mr. Larson appeared before the board and presented his request and.| Attorney D. H. Fisk of this city ap- peared for Mr. Rogers; P. J. Russell of Bemidji appearing for Mr. Saterlee. ing the charges and the board ad- journed until 2 o’clock this after- noon. This afternoon the county board, the request of Mr. Larson for the revocation of the license of Chris Rogers on the ground that not sufficient evidence had been given to prove that he had sold liquor to Indians. At4 o’clock this afternoon the county board voted to refuse the request of Officer Larson to revoke the Jicense of Carl Saterlee. BLACKDUCK Blackduck, Nov. 16—~ (Special correspondence of the Pioneer.) Arthur Wilsm is now night engi- neer at the Electric Light Plant. Anton Thompson has been suffer- ing with neuralgia for the past few days. Bunn T. Willson attended to legal business in Kelliher last Thursday evening. Dr. J.C. Kochand L.J. Rom- dene were guests at the Estabrooks, home on Sunday. Mrs. C. W. Jewett departed Fri- day evening fora week’s visit with her sister in the western part of the State. The Ladies of the Catholic church served supper to a large crowd last Thursday. It washeld in the coun- cil room. Dave Pickett and his company played to a full house Monday night, altnough the entertainment was not up to the standard. d The Lincoln Study club met with Mrs. C. W. Dudley on Monday evening. Twelve members were present and an interesting program was given. Fellows hall by the Baptist Ladies’ |- The meeting to elect a county |} will not be held until 10 0’clock | county com- | met in special session | all members being | Shotley and Carl Saterlee of Nebish | The forenoon was spent consider- by a vote of four to one, denied 3 LOCAL SALOONKEEPERS COMPLIED WITH REQUEST No Liquor Was Sold to White Earth Annuitants Who Were Given Annuities in Bemidji Yesterday.— Special Officer Well Pleased. One hundred twenty-seven either full-bloods or mixed-bloods who are members of the White Earth band and entitled to annuities were paid in this city yesterday when Major Howard, Indian agent at White Earth, and his assistants gave out checks of $6.40 for each annuitant. Of the 127 who received annuities forty-five were from the Red Lake reservation and twenty-three were from the Leech Lake reservation, the remaining annuitants being scattered at different points in Be- midji and vicinity. Dr. W. A. Smith of Cass Lake, acting Indian agent at that place, came over from Cass Lake and took the checks of those annuitants who could not be here; and Rev. Fred Smith took checks to those at Red Lake who were unable to be pres- ent. Major Howard, in speaking of the payment here, stated that he made the payment in Bemidji as an experi- ment, believing this to be the most centrally located place with regard ier Valentine and the to annuitants in this section of the!Mayor Pogue.” country outside the confines of the White Earth reservation. He stated that if the pavment was made at Cass Lake, as it had formerly been, the Red Lake Indians would be com- pelled to lose about three days and spend a considerable sum in getting their checks; and that Bemidji was by ‘far the better place to hold the payment. So far as is known the special officers of the Indian department who were in the city yesterday to “keep tab” on the vendors of liquor here to note how the local dealers conformed with the order of the In- dian department to keep their places of business closed from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. found no violations of the order worth mention. In speaking of the matter, H. A. Larson, special officer of the Indian service who has been in charge of the work, said: : “Everything was lovely, in Be- midji. Fine. The saloonkeepers com- plied with therequest of Commission- order of L e R, There is a time for everything. the best. Phone 87 M. E. Smith Retail The Finger of Prudence Right now is the time to put in a supply of coal, and order your storm sash and be prepared to meet the next cold snap which will be here soon. We've got everything you want in the building material line, and it has never yet been said that our prices were high for the quality offered. We give you the best for your money and you cannot better “DO IT NOW.” We Also Handle Coal and Wood Lumber Co., Bemidii =3 Eastman ancZ Premo Kodaks $1 to $100 Kodak Supplies. Developing and Printing SEND US YOUR MAIL ORDERS E. A. BARKER, Jeweler 217 Third Street The Da.ily Pioneer 40c per Month MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOGIETY.