Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, May 21, 1910, Page 1

- THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEE P Society. i E® SOCIETY, VOLUMF 8. NUMBER 29 BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY EVENING MAY 21, 1910. STATE CLOSES DAHL CASE PROSECUTION Witness Admits Having Bet $10 at Be- midji That Fournier Would Be Convicted. DEFENCE SAYS TESTIMONY WILL ALL BE IMPEACHED Attorney Scrutchin Expects to Close Testimony of Defense For Judge’s Charge Tonight. in, May 21.—State practically closed its case in the Paul Fournier murder trial late yesterday after- afternoon, and Attorney McKusick stated that he would probably have no more witnesses to be examined, but reserved the priviledge to call one or two unimportant per- sons this morning, if he decided during the night that he needed additional testimony. Yesterday was filled with sensa- tional evidence, including alleged confessions and other circumstantial evidence against Fournier, which was in a large measure lessened in effect on the jury through efforts of Attorney Scrutchin in attempts to impeach the testimony of witnesses. Mr. Scrutchin tonight expressed confidence that he weuld tomorrow successfully impeach the testimony given by every prominent witness for the state, including Eugene Caldwell, his wife, Mrs. Owen Fournier and William Krueger. ‘The state succeeded in getting to the jury about every piece of im- portant evidence it had presented at the former trials of Fournier and Wesley. Mrs. Owen Fournier stated directly that Paul Fournier, while in a fit of anger, had stated he had killed the Dahls and had five others in the woods near Quiring whom he intended to kill. Her evidence was substantially corrobor- ated by her son, who also admitted that Paul was “mad” when he mace the assertion and the young man did not take it as serious. Charles Martindale told of talk of Fournier and Wesley wherein they stated they would like to marry Aagot Dahl and make away with her father, but Martindale admitted that he had thought nothing of the statement at that time, as it was made in a jesting manner. William Kruger told of lending his rifle to Fournier and Wesley and when he went to get his rifle, April 8, 1904, the day after the Dahls are alleged to have been killed, he found a long white hair lodged in back site of the gun, inierence being at- tempted to show that Fournier ard Wesley had used the rifle to crush skull of Miss Dahl, some of her hair clinging to site on the gun. De- fense brought out that Kruger had, while coming to Aitkin, bet $10 at Bemidji that Fournier would be convicted. Kugene Caldwell told of finding the body of N. O. Dahl and stuck to his story that he did nct know the reward had been raised when he fouad the body. He told of hearing a shot and scream on the 1ight of April 7, 1904, and believed it to bea cry of a human being. denied that he had said after the trial at Brainerd that if Fournier was set free he would take his gun and go man-hunting. He also denied saying that old man Dahl ought not to be allowed to prove up on a claim, that he had money enough already. Mrs. Caldwell testified to practi- cally same evidence as her husband except that she got dates mixed somewhat and grew exceedingly sharp and somewhat bitter in her replies to counsel for Fournier. Said she knew her husband and Fouraier had a fight; dldn’t know 'whether Caldwell had whipped him or not but hoped he had. John Anderson told of a conversa- tion he had with Fournier in which Paul said he would ilke to marry Miss Dahl. Anderson stated he asked Paul what he would do with the old man and Fournier had said get rid of him in some way. { court adjourned un,il 4 p. m. Caldwell | T Paul was laughing when he said it. Mr. McKusick began .questioning Auderson as to what he had told Caldwell regarding the reward for the re€overy of the bodies having been raised to $1,500 and defense objected, alleging that the state was Lrying to impeach its own witness, Caldwell, which defendant would do tained objection. Thomas Hayden old country. Paul was also alleged knew better than to be caught with Dahl’s watch and the girl’s ring on him. Charles Yonkers, who was in the Beltrami county jail with Fournier, stated Fournier told him before going to Brainerd for the former but saw the crime committed. Paul was going to his cabin past Cald- well’s when he stumbled onto the body of old man Dahl in a wheel- barrow. Miss Dahl was standing near when-she started to run towards him and was shot by either Caldwell or Owen French; that he had got away and went to. his cabin. He had said that he would never forget how the girl waved her hand at him. Yonkers admitted be did not believe the story anyway. Paul had said he had been allowed to plead guilty to a lighter crime than he was jailed for, and also that Attorney McKusick had said he would rather lose $1,000 than to lose the Fournier case. Mr. Scrutchin announced that he would rush his testimony and he believed case would be completed, ready for the judge to charge the jury tonight. Aitkin, May 21—the defense made a strong effort this morning to im- peach the state’s testimony. Wit- nesses swore that Caldwell had found the body one hour after news arrived that the reward had been raised to $1,500. Another testified that Mrs. Owen Fournier had said that if ever given an opportunity, she would throw the case into the past and would not have testified at the trial but for the memory of her husband. A grand juror swore that Cald- well and his wife never said any. thing to the grand jury in 1904 about hearing a scream and a shot on the night of April 7, 1904; and also that Kruger had said nothing about finding a white hair on the loaded gun, or about finding a pair of bloody pants in Fournier's cabin, The state made no cross examina- tion, but attempted to impeach the evidence of one of its witnesses, Godatt. The defense objected and The evidence will be completed tonight and the case will go tn the jury Monday afternoon. DOINGS IN THE VARIOUS GHURGHES OF THE GITY Hours of Worship and Subjects of Ser- mons to Be Delivered in the City Sunday. Norwegian Lutheran—There will te no services except Sunday school, at 12-00. German Lutheran— Services Sun- ay 3p. m. at the Baptist church, Eighth and Beltrami. Rev. Theo. Buenger of Cass Lake will preach. Baptist—Meu’s Bible class, 10:00. Morning service, 11:00. Subject, “The Believer’s Walk.,” Special music by the choir. Sunday school, 12:15. Afternoon service, 4:00, (East Bemidji Hall) Evening ser vice will be a union meeting held in the Armory hall. Methodist Episcopal —Rev. Nobbs will occupy the M. E. Henry pulpit morning at the usual (11 o’clock.) Mr. Nobbs been hour kas sota conference for 'a number of state as an efficient worker, and will, no dqubt, make good in his work bere while he stays. Mr. armory. Program Northern Minnesota Development 8: Association, Crookston, June 1-2-3, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1 30 P. M.—Smoker, at Commercial Club, James E. O'Brien at a proper time. Judge Stanton sus- testified that Fournier had said that old man Dahl probably took the girl to the to have said that he thought Wesley trial that he did not kill the Dahls at the Masonic hall on Su.day]| connected with the Northern Minne- years and is kdown- throughout the Marlin‘ the evangilist singer, will sing at]| this service: FEvening service' at Session at City Hall, presiding. Addresses of Welcome: Appointment of Committees. We Do to Be Saved.” “Immigration.” of the Rural Community." tional Amendments.” ing.” President Crookston Commercial Club, presiding. THURSDAY, JUNE 2, H. J. Maxfield, President, 10:00 A. M.—Prayer, Rev. E. W. Alkers, of Crookston. City of Crookston—Allan J. McKinnon, Mayor. Polk County—Charles J. Conger, President Polk County Development Association. P. E. Dowling, Editor “Eveleth Star,” “What Shall George Welsh, State Immigration Commissioner, Leloy Boughner, Minneapolis Tribune, “Intelligent Publicity for Northern Minnesota," 1:30 P. M.—Special Train to Crookston Agricultural College, where afternoon session will be held. 2:00 P. M.—Bernhard Boeggild, Prof. Royal Danish Agricul- tural College of Copenhagen, “Co-operation for the Development of Northern Minnesota.” A. M. Dunton, Superintendent State Agricultural High School, McIntosh, “The Educational Needs R. C. Dunn, Editor “Princeton Union‘" “Consutu- T. L. Haecker. University of Minnesota, “Dairy- A, J. McGuire, Superintendent Northeast Exper- imental Farm, Grand Rapids, “Ways and Means of Successful Farming in Northern Minnesota.” A. B. Hostetter, Superintendent Agricultural De- partment, Duluth Commercial Club, ment of Northern Minnesota." P. J. Russell, “Swamp Lands.” “Develop- member State Forestry Board, 8:00 P. M.—City Hall, H. J. Maxfield, President, presiding. Session in City Hall, George W. Cooley, State Engineer, “Good Roods,” —Illustrated by over 100 pictures. P. H. Konzen, Hallock, “The Red River Valley.” FRIDAY, JUNE 3. H. J. Maxfield, President, presiding. 10:00 A. M.—Right Rev. James McGolrick, Bishop of Duluth, *Colonization.” ‘Wm. J. Brown, County Attorney Marshall County, “Reclamation of State Lands.” 1:30 P. M.—Report of Committees. A.F. Woods, Director University of Minnesota Agricultural “General Soil Conditions of Minnesota."” W. M. Hays, Assistant Secretary of Agriculture, ‘Washington, D. C., “Country Life.” = Charles P. Craig, member-State Fair Board of |St- Experiment Station, St. Paul, Managers, Duluth, “The Settlement of North- ern Minnesota.” J. M. Underwood, President Minnesota State Ag- ricultural Society, “The Fair.” Automobile Ride. GROOKSTON MAKING GREAT PREPARATIONS Every Hotel and Restaurant Will Have Extra Help During Big Develop- ment Congress, June 1-2-3. Crookston, May 21.—Crookston is preparing to entertain one of the largest crowds ever in the city for the summer meeting of the Northern Minnesota Development convention. Indications from all directions point to an attendance that will be a surprise- to every one with the exception of Secretary Mac- Kenzie, who has been in the field and who has some conception of the very general intention of every county and every commercial club to be represented by a full delegation barring circumstances that might arise at the last moment. Every available room and bed is being provided, and the restaurants and hotels will all have extra help during the three days, June 1, 2 and 3 and at that the city wjll be taxed to its capacity to take care of the crowds. The intention of the Iron Range and Duluth delegations to have their sleepers sidetracked here, as will the Twin City delegation, will relieve the situation to some extent, but even with those delegations taken care of, the citizzns will stand ready to open their homes if neces- sary to take care of all the delegates. R More Fish For Bemidji. H. A. Rider, executive agent for the state game and fish commission arrived in Bemidji last evening in the private car, “Glenwood,” and left five cans of young pike for Bemidji. Dr. Rider, who is mak- ing a very efficient agent for the commission, distributed 176 cans of pike minnows between St. Paul and Bemidji. Mr. Rider declaredithat Bemidji is the best town this side of Little Falls, that being his home. He was assisted on the trip by Jerry Hop- kin, and accompanied by S. C. Bailey, the local warden for the cofi:mission. who was returning from St. Paul. . Mr. Rider and the car returned to St. Paul this morning. “Storm King”” Runs Sunday. The first trip around the lake will be made by the Storm King Sunday. Boat leaves at city dock 10 a. m., 3 p. M and 7 p. m. A touch of theumatism, or a twinge of neuralgia, whatever the trouble is, Chamberlain’s Liniment drives away the pain at once and cures the complaint quickly. First application - gives relief. Sold by Barker’s Drug Store. MRS. HERLOGKER LAID T0 REST IN GREENWOOD Large Amount of Beautiful Flowers.— New Methodist Pastor Preaches Comforting Sermon, A large crowd of the members of the Methodist church and other friends gathered in the Baptist church yesterday to attend the funeral services of the late Mrs. E. F. Herlocker, who died a few days ago, tollowing a sudden attack of pneumonia. C. M. Martin of Minneapols, who is leading the singing at the present evangelistic campaign in the Armory, rendered a solo and other music was furnished by the Methodist choir. Rev. Henry Nobbs, temporary pastor of the Methodist church, preached a funeral sermon in which consolation was extended to the hus- band and four children who survive Mrs. Herlocker. Rev. H. R. Mec- Kee of the Baptist church assisted Mr. Nobbs in prayer. The body of the deceased lay in state in the church from 11 o’clock to 2:30, when the services began. The casketwas beautifully deeorated with exquisite cut flowers and beauti- ful plants. Interment was made in Greenwood cemetary. tape. For For For For For For For For For For the the the the the the the the the the Postoffice Corner |“1FFER | Geo. A Hanson DRUGGIS’I’ .. Bemidji, Minnesota You Are Zhe Judg’e I take your word for it. No questions asked and no red Just return -the article and say- you were not satisfied and see how cheerfully I will refund your money. That is the way I sell A. D. S. Goods. Head, A. D. S. Headache Wafers . ... 25¢ Hair, A. D. S. Shampoo . . . .. 25¢ Eyes, A. D. S. Eye Wash coo 95¢ Teeth, A. D. S. Peroxide Tooth Powder 25¢ Throat, A.D. S. Throat Lozenges . . . 10c Face, A. D. S. Peroxide Cream 25c and 50c Hands, A. D. S. Almond Cream . . Feet, A. D. S. Peroxide Foot Powder Stomach, A. D. S. Digestive Tablets Bowels, A. D. S. Fruit-Lax . ‘ | \ Your money's worth-or your money back. 25c 25c ..a0¢ 25¢ and 50¢ SPORTING NOTES Standing of the Clubs H. S. BASEBALL. The Bemidji High school base- ball team went to Walker this morn- ing to play the school team there. They were accompanied by Coach Robmson, who- stated that FEarl Bailey, the little wonder, would pitch the first part of the game. The squad, of which the follow- ing boys went to Walker, will stop at Cass Lake on the way home for the presentation of the high school play there tonight; Hilliard, Gill, Bailey, Larson, McDonald, Engels, 15 Knox, Ripple, and Brenneman (Cantain). The game resulted as follows: Bemidji—11, Walker—8, American Association Won Lost Pet .22 9 710 .21 9 .700 .16 168 .500 -4 17 453 .13 16 .448 .14 18 439 L1217 414 Kansas City - 9 18 333 American League Philadelphia National League Won Lost Pct Pittsburg Chicago. . Cincinnati American Association Indianapolis 4 —Louisville 0 St. Paul 3—Milwaukee 1 American League Washington 1—St..Louis 1 Detroit: 2—Philadelphia 5 Boston4—Chicago '2 Cleveland—2<-New York 3 BURGLARS BLOW SAFE IN TENSTRIKE STORE Secure Over $300 and Make Clean Escape.—Nitro Glycerine Used on Strong Box. Robbers blew up a safe at Ten- strike about 3 o’clock this morning. The strong box was located in the general merchandise store of S. E. Thompson, and the robbers got away with about $300 worth of cash, checks and jewelry. ‘The upper floor of the Thompsnn building is unoccupied. Mrs. Thompson heard a slight noise which she thought was a revolver shot about 3 a. m. but simply “rolled over and went to sleep again.” Entrance was effected by spring- ing the door with a bar and letting the/Yale lock slip out. The safe was opened by the use of . nitro- glycerine, and $142 in cash; two lady’s gold watches, three gentle- men’s time pieces, between $73 and $75 ofischool, town and village war- rants, one check for $25 drawn by Ross & Ross on the Northern Na- tional Bank of Bemidji in favor of John Zack, and one drawn on the Beltrami County State Bank of Ten- strike by Prosper Albee and William Gerlinger in favor of S.. E. Thomps son were taken. The robbers made a clean get-away and the officials are |ata loss to know who committed the burglary. No Ephmd Sermo. There wlll be oo Episcopal Sun- day school or clmrch services Sun- day.~ Rev. H.F. Pnslnll will be unnbla ‘to be preaent owing to the\ TEN CENTS PER WEEK. A NOTED CITIZEN ANSWERS LAST CALL William P. Dunnington Died Last Night, - Following Attack of Paralysis, at His Home. WAS WELL KNOWN IN STATE POLITICS FEW YEARS AGO Knights Templar and G. A. R. Veter- ans Wil Escort Body to Train.— Burial at Redwood Falls. William P. Dunnington, for years one of the best known politicians in southern Minnesota, a member of the state legislature during the adminis- tration of Governor Davis, and receiver of the United States land office at Redwood Falls under Presi- gent Grant, died last evening at his home, 917 Minnesota avenue, fol- lowing a stroke of paralysis which he received last Monday. Mr. Dunnington was the father of Mrs, A. A. Melges of Bemidji. Mr. Dunnington, who would have been 78 years old next Friday, has been declining in health for the last few months, and was compelled to remain in bed last Sunday: On the day following he was seized with a paralytic stroke, which affected one side and his voice was lost The end came last evening, and the tall, straight man, whose military figure had so often caused favorable com- ment’ was no more. William P. Dunnington was born in Morgantown, Virginia, May 27, 1832. Asa young man he went to the gold fields of California and at the outbreak of the Civil War, enlisted in the Second California Regiment of Cavalry, in which he served _thros yeare.—He moved ta Lake City, in the southern part of this state, at the close of the war, entered the mercantile business, and became one of the best known poli- ticians in that part of the state. He was sent to the state legislature and at the close of the session, Governor Davis appointed him to an office in the insurance department. . President Grant made Mr. Dun- nington receiver of the United States land office at Redwood Falls in 1876, and he held that office six years. This was followed by engage- ment in the real estate business at Redwood Falls until 1906, when he moved to Minneapolis tor two years, and then joined his daughter, Mrs. Melges, at Bemidji. Mr. Dunning- ton was a member of the school board at the “Falls” for nine years, and for 15 years was a member of the board of trustees of the Minne- sota Soldiers’ home. W. P. Dunnington was married in 1968 to Miss Maria> Warner of Lake City, who still survives him. Besides his wife, Mr. Dunnington leaves three dauzhters, Mrs. E. W. Fedderly of North Yakima, Wash- ington, Mrs. A. A. Melges of this city, and Helen Dunnington, who teaches in the local schools. He has thre€ brothers living, John and Elwood at Malh. Ohio, and James who resides in Redwood Falls. No services will be held in Be- midji, but the remains will be taken to Redwood Falls Sunday by way of Crookston. The Bemidji Lodge of Knights Templar will act as pallbearers and escort from the residence to the train, and the local members of the Grand Army.of the Republic will serve as honorary pall- bearers. Archdeacon H. F. Parshall of Cass Lake will accompany the relatives to Redwood Falls, where services will be held in the Episcopal church, of which M. Dunnington was_a member. ~ Attention Sir Knights. All Sir Knights will meet at the Temple Sun- day afternoon at 1:31) o'clock sharp, to act as escort to our late Sir ‘ Knight W.P. Dunnington. : Wu.mzA Gouw. MINNESOTA ISTORICAL | 5|