Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, February 23, 1910, Page 1

".by the judge, they retired to deliber- TH 3SEMID.] DAILY PIONEE o [ WINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY. VOLUME 7. NUMBER 262. A BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, WEDNESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 23, 1910. TEN CENTS PER WEEK. SPRING TERM OF DISTRICT COURT IS NOW IN SESSION Judge McClenahan Is Presiding.—One Indictment Re- turned This Morning by Grand Jury.—Petitions for Citizens’ Papers Heard This Morning. The spring term of district court|by a locomotive and both men sus- for Beltrami county was convened |tained injuries which were quite yesterday afternoon, with Judge McClenahan of Brainerd presiding. The grand jury was called and charged. Two members of the jury, William Sehroeder and George serious. They 'are now suing the company for damages. The case of Trovisk vs. the Donald Land & Lumber company was set to be called not prior to March 7th, i i i HON. W. S. McCLENAHAN, Senior Judge, 15th Judicial District. Garrison, were sick and did not answer, being excused, and ‘two others were also excused. F. J. Dunwoody was selected as foreman of the jury, and after being charged ate, Judge McCicnaban not filling} ‘the vacancies caused by excuses. The jury reported that they had found an indictment, before: the afternoon adjournment, but were requested by the judge to wait until this morning before making a report on the same. Relative to the work of the grand jury, County Attorney McKusick stated that the jury had several matters to consider, but that he was of the opinion that ‘their deliber- dtions would be completed, as far as present indications went, in two days’ time. The calendar was- given a pre- liminary call. The cases of T. R. Symons vs. the Great Northern Railway com- pany and J. P’ Pogue vs. the G. N. company were noted not to be better part cf this occupied in considering applications for citizenship papers; and qwing to the strict regulations that are now in vogue relative to examining appli- | cants, the work was necesarily tedi- ‘ous and took much more time than ;wns formerly taken in the granting _of papers, {attorney for the government, present and assisted in the examina- tion of the petitioners, who were given a very searching questioning. Sixteen petitioners presente d themselves and were questioned by Judge McClenahan, fifteen being accepted and oné rejected, the rejec- tion being for the reason that one of the witnesses for the applicant, was not a citizen of the United States. The petit jury was excused until 1:30 this afternoon, when the reg ul;x Court adjourned until 9 o’clock this morning, when Judge McClena- han intended considefing petitions for citizenship papers for an hour, before taking up the regular routine work of the term. Today in Court. The time of the court for the fovenoon_ was R. K. Doe of St. Paul, a special was CHESTEK mcKUSKCK, County Attorney. called for trial before March 11th. Judge McClenahan stated that the ‘term might collapse before that time and the cases asked to be heard prior to that date. These cases are the outcome of an accident sustained by Mr. Pogue and Mr. Symons, who were badly injured, while crossing a track at Wilton, when they were hit routine of the court work was taken up. This morning, the grand jury brought in a true bill for assault in the first degree, whose name was not divulged; and the jury retired to further deliberate. against a party J. F. Gibbons, city attorney, | ' I Wi at Women Will Wear for Spring T. J. Crane & Co. says, The spring of 1910 prom- ises a perfect panorama of novel creations in wom- en’s wear. They have ably their trade and will ‘soon anticipated the needs of be first to announce the advance showing of “Stylecraft” Cloth and Wash Suits and Capes for Women. The name “Stylecraft” means the culmination of Fashion plus Skill and is the sure sign of Style Security. The ladies of Bemidji can confidently expect all that is newest and . correct when T. J. Crane & Co. make known to our readers the result of their ener- getic searching and enterprising buying. T. J. CRANE & C0. Women's and Children’s Ready-to-Wear Garments Minnesota Bemidji moved for sentence in the case of the State vs. Christ. Olson, P. J. Russel appearing for the defendent. Sentence will be pronounced Sagur- day morning, at which time the court will hear any remarks the at- torneys may have to make anent the case. Doings at Court House. As court brings to the city a large number of residents from all parts of the county who are desirous of transacting business with the differ- ent county officers, all of the Bel- trami officials have been very busy since yesterday. Register of Deeds Harris and his corps were busy with routine busi- ness, looking up titles and making traasfers. Auditor Hayner and his helgers are working hard on the financial statement of the dfiunty. it having been necessary to search th= records very carefully, owing to some dis- crepencies which have existed for some time, which entailed extra labor. Mr. Hayner says the state: ment will be ready for the official |.° “|Stanton each have cases in printer in a very few days. County Treasurer French has been working under difficulties, as he has a “grippy” cold that effects bis en: tire person. The session of court makes a rush in the payment of per- sonal property tax, which becomes delinquent March 1. SELEGTIONS OF LANDS AT ABERDEEN, ON MAY I6TH. Captain Otto, Hugh Doyle and Dan Ganey Receive Official Notice from Department. Captain A. E. Otto, commandiag Co. K of Bemidji, has received a notice from the U.S. land office officials notifying him that he must present himself at the Aberdeen, S. D., land office; that he must present himself at the map room of thatland office at 3:15 p. m., May 16, when the formal opening of the Cheyenne and Standing Rock lands wilk be held, and the choice of selections of land will be made, according to the drawing which was held last October. According to the notice sent Capt. Otto if he fails to present himself at. the hour specified he must wait uatil all the numbers designared for selec- tions that day are drawn, when he can make his ‘selection. But should he tail to put in an appearance May 16, then he forfeits all rights to se- lect lands in either the Cheyenne or Standing Rock reserves, the drawing allowing him to take his choice, at No. 1256. The ordinary person who partici. pated in the drawing and was suc- cessful must pay at the time of the filing one-fifth of the appraised value of the tracts selected and fees, etc., amounting to $14. - As Captain Otto is an actual service man, hav- ing served in the Spanish-American war and the Philippine insurrection, he pays but $2. Hugh Doyle and Dan Ganey of this city also drew good numbers in this drawing. Men Needed in the Quartermaster Department. The list of eligibles for the fol- lowing positions in the quartemaster department are very short, and it is desired to secure additional appli- cauts in order that requests for the different employes inay be promptly filled: Blacksmith horseshoer, blacksmith wheelwright, carpenter, fireman, har- nessmaker, plumber and steamfitter, saddler. Applicants for these positions are not subjected to an educational test or required to appear at any par- ticular place for examination, but they are rated according to their ex- perience and physical ability as shown by’ their application, which may be filled out anywhere at their own convenience. ~All persons desir- ing to register for these positions should write to J. M. Shoemaker, District secretary, St. Paul, Minn., for application blanks. Tbey must be completed and tiled with the sec- retary of the civil service board' be- fore March 15. S. A. Cutter, .. Local Secretary. i CONSTITUTIONALITY FIRE WARDEN LAW Is Involved in Cases to Be Considered in Bemidji, at This Term of District Court. THREE JUDGES OF THE DISTRICT COURT JOINTLY SIT IN CASES Cases Are Test Suits fo Determine Status' of Patrol Provision of Law. * An important matter which will be _taken up for consideration at the term of district court: which 1s being held here will be the hear- ing of several cases which involve the constitutionality of the state fire varden law of 1909. Jadges' McClenahan, Wright and which the constitutionality of several sec- tions of that law is questioned, and the judges decided to sit in banc to hear the caaes finally presented before the eatire judiciary of the district. There are two cases .from Crow Wing county, in which the N. P. Railway isthe defendant, involving the patrol section of the fire war- den law. These cases have been tried in municipal court and the company found guilty, and are now in_district court .on appeal. C. A. Hart of St. Paul is here and will rep- resent the company. There are two cases from Itasca county,'on the validity of ¢ he patrol section of the law, one against - the M. & R R. rmlvgy and other against the G. N. railway. These cases have not yet-been submitted, but it has been stipulated that they will be submitted at this “in banc” sitting of the judges. There is.one case from Beltrami county, being against the Crookston Lumber company for alleged failure to patrol its line of milv;ny -extend- ing from Wilton northward. This case is an appeal from justice court, the .lower court having decided against the company. This case bas already been argued before Judge Wright and ‘taken under advisement. John P. Coleman of St Paul, special attorney for the state fire warden, is here and will appear for the state. The three judges will hear the cases and the decisions will be ren- dered after careful consideration ot all three. The hearings were cal- culated to be commenced some time la‘e this afternoon or this evenibg, Judges Stanton and McClenahan being already here and Judge Wright being expncted this after- noon. * ILLINOIS FARMER BUYS . BELTRAMI COUNTY LAND| J. V. Farber of Winnebago County, 1il., Will Start Chicken and Dairy Farm. Northern Mianesota agricultural landsare excaanging hands even in these days of low temperature weather, which fact has been indi- cated this week by sales made by W. R. Mackenzie of lands in the western part of Beltrami couaty. John B. Farber, who lives at Winnebago county, Illinois, was in the city the first of the week and closed a deal with Mr. Mackenzie for the purchase of 40 acres of farm land which is embraced in the hold- ings of the Northern Minnesota Dairy Farm Land company, in Lib- erty township. Mr. Farber also purchased the relinquishment of 40 acres, which adjoined the land he purchased from the Farm Land company, and he now possesses 80 acres of as pro- ductive soil as there isin Minnesota. Mr. Farber states that he will move from Illinois to this section with his family in about thirty days, and that he intends to at once begin the work of starting a poultry farm, something which should thrive in this section. Palmer’s The choicest perfumes produced by the world’s greatest perfumers you. confind at the City Drug Store. Palmer’s our leader. THE BEMIDJI BAND WILL GIVE ANOTHER GONGERT| Director Harry Masten Has Splendid Program Arranged for Friday Night's Concert. The regular monthly concert will be given by the Bemidji band Fri- day evening of this week, at the Armory, and much interest is being taken in the event, because of the fact that Professor Harry Masten, director of the band, announces that he will have a very attractive progam, which will be even better than the previous indoor concerts given this winter by the band. It is the intention of Director Masten tocut the band numbers, especially solos, and to give a more varied ' program, in which local talent, other than members of the band, will participate. The Bemidji male quartette, Messrs. Rood, Barker, Neilson and ¥rench, will render selections, and Mr. Rood will sing a solo, and others who are not yet announced will take part. 3 The Bemidji orchestra will give a dance at the close of the, concert, the music to be furnished by the orchestra. Bemidji is proud of its.band and orchestra, there is no doubt about the loyalty of local citizens in that respect. But the best exemplifica- tion of this loyalty can be shown by patronizing the concerts given by the band. = Prof. Harry Masten has worked wonders with the band and orchestra, and he deserves and should get all financial aid possible. Show your loyalty to the band in the best possible manner, by attend- ing the concert Friday night; and! induce all your friends to buy tickets and go;—that’s loyalty of the right, kind. BEMIDJI COMMENDED FOR GREAT CONVENTION WORK Members ol‘ the Duluth Delezatmn Speak in Highest Terms of Hospitable and Fair Conduct of Bemidjians During the Late Meeting. If there was no other result at- ned at the recent development- reapportionment meeting than the getting together and becoming acquainted, the city of Bemidji was repaid tenfold, as there was nota delegate in attendance at the meet- ing who did not thoroughly familiar- ize him-elf with Bemidji and her progressive citizens, business en- terprises, manufacturing industries and unequaled railroad facilities. No better compliment could be paid to the convention and to the people of this city than the state- ment which was made to the Du- luth News-Tribune by L. B Arnoid, president .of the Duluth, Messabe & Northern Railway, and one of Du- luth’s most prominent citizens. Mr. Arnold was very active in working up interest at Duluth, and it was largely due to his efforts that the “Zenith City” sent such a representa: tive body of men to the convention. Mr. Arnold said to the News- Tribune: “I consider it the most important meeting that bas ever been held in northern Minnesota and also tbe most remarkable meeting,” said L. B. Arnold. "It is the first step towards cementing together the entire northern part of the state for the interests of the entire northern half of Minnesota. The meeting was remarkable for the character and standing of the delegates in their various communities, and they made up a body of men of which any state in the Union might be proud. “It was remarkable for the abso- lute harmony which prevailed throughout the entire meetirg. “All personal interests and sec- tional diffcrences were buried and no mention or indication in any way of politics was seen. ““The citizens of Bemidiji did every thing possible for the comfort and entertainment of their guests and to the great credit of its citizens no mention of local interests was made in the conv- ntion. *“Mayor Haven of Duluth had the honor of proposing Crookston as the next place of meeting, and the Red Ruver valley delegation showed the heartiest appreciation. I believe this mecting marks the beginning of a new era in the development in every way of the interests of the northern half of the state.” PERMANENTLY ORGANIZE- ~ SKTURDAY AFTERNOON W. R. Mackenzie Calls Meetirg of Bel- trami Co. Delena{ion Saturday Feb. 26, for Organization, The permanent organization of the Beltrami County Development asso- ciation will be perfected Saturday, February 26, at a meeting which will be held in the city hall in Be- midji, beginningat 1:30 o'clock P M, February 26. The town-clerks of each organized township, or one delegate duly ap- pointed by such clerk, and one dele- gate from. each commercial club in the county shall be entitled to par- ticipate in “the meeting "and shall constitute the membership of the organization of the association. - By Organization- Committee, W. R. Mackenzie, Temporary Secretary. M. B. A, Attention. Regular meeting Thursday night, Febrl;ary 24th. requested to attend. Important E. H. Cornwall, Pres. All members’ are business. KABO CORSET Price $1.00 to $5.00 Is one of the hest that Is sold over the counter foday. It has _the: lines, the fit and the com- fort, KABO CORSET One of our many styles . 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