Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, September 15, 1910, Page 1

i DAILY PIONEE S8CIETY. THE BEMIDJ VOLUME 8. NUMBER 128. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, THURSDAY EVENING;SEPTEMBER, 15, 1910, TEN CENTS PER WEEK. DEMOGRATS SELECT GRAY FOR GOVERNOR Former Mayor of Minneapolis Named to Succeed Place Made Vacant By John Lind. RECOMMENDED BY JOHN LIND Kuown as Splendid Talker and Will Be Expected to Make a Bright and Vigorous Campaign. St. Paul, Sept. Gray of Minneapolis, one of the editors of the Minneapolis Journal, and a for- mer mayor of the Mill City, will be the Democratic nominee for Govern- 15—]James or of Minnesota. He was be the unanimous choice of the Democratic state central committee, which met at the Merchants hotel, St, Paul, Tis morning and the leaders of the party haveaeceived that he will accept and make a vigorous campaign. Mr. Gray’s name has received the indorsement of John Lind, the coavention nominee, who has de- Mr. Lind who suggested Mr. Gray' sname to hisassurances cliped—indeed it was the state central committee. Lind Will Campaign for Him. Mr. Lind, it is said will make a vigorous campaign on the stump for Mr. Gray, and believes that he will be elected. It is understood that the political views of the Minne- apolis editor are such as can be cordially indorsed by Mr. Lind. Mr. Gray’s name has not hereto- fore been mentioned in connection with the gubernatorial nomination, and comes as a surprise to the politi- cal dopesters. In all that has been surmised with regard tothe successor of Mr. Lind, his name has escaped mention, The party managers be- lieve, however, that he is well enough known to make a stiff fight, especi- ally in Minneapolis where he was elected mayor in 1898. He is said to be a fine speaker, a good mixer, and acceptable to all factions of the party. Mr. Gray’s Career. Mr. Gray was born in Falkirk, Scotland, February 18, 1862, and came to America with his parents in 1866. His early education was re- ceived in the public schools of Iowa and Wisconsin. He removed to Minnesota in 1880, and graduated from the University ot Minnesota in 1885. He then eniered news- paper work, and was succesively- re- porter and city editor of the eold Minneapolis Times. From 1895 to 1899 he was secre- tary and a director of the Times Newspaper company. After his term as mayor he became connected with the Minneapolis Tribune, leaving that publication for the Minneapolis Journal in 1906. He has been an editorial writer on that paper ever since. DEMOCRATS ENDORSE FOLK Platforms Adopted by Missouri Politi. cal Parties. Jefferson City, Mo., Sept. 15.—Plat- forms of the Democratic and Republic- an parties in Missouri were compiled here by the party leaders, who have been in convention two days. The principles announced will guide the candidates who seek election in No- vember, In the Democratic platform Joseph W. Folk, former governor, is endorsed for president in 1912. The platform denounces the Payne-Aldrich tariff law and declares for tariff for revenue only. Criminal prosecution of trusts is urged. The administration of President Taft is endorsed in the Republican platform, which favors the principles of the Republican tariff law, reducing of the tariff on necessities and increas- ing it on luxuries. A tariff commis- sion is urged. Last Appearance of ‘Managing ‘Mildred’ in Bemidji, Tonight “MANAGING MILDRED" FINE Bemidji, Honored With Initial Perform- ance, Highly Pleased. Probably for the first time in the history of theatricals, a Bemidji audience last night sat in judg- ment on areal ‘first night” per- formance, ¢ Managing Mildred ” a brand new piece, received its premier presentation here and the perfor- mance was a decided hit. A long and successful assured “Managing Mildred” as long as the roles are in the hands of the present capable people, Walter S. Lockwood, who is responsible for the book, has done marvels in furnishing dialogues and situations for four people where authors generally have a dozen characters to carry out the story. The comedy is really funny and as clean as Longfellow’s poems. Theodore Stearns has written some music that entitles him to a place among our foremost composers, special mention should be made of the love duet in the last, act which is a musical gem. The four “principals” made good. Miss Juanita Rush wasa charming Mildred and sang with a beautiful soprano voice. She was certainly a delight to the eye aud ear and im- proved on the already great reputa- tion she has in Bemidji. Our other old friend, Chas. Picquet bore the bulk of the work and the burden could not ~have fallen on more capable shoulders. As Lee Smith he was constantly on the stage and his splendid tenor voice was heard to great advantage. Mr. Picquetis also responsible for the stage management. Miss Carolyn Miles, the coatralto and Mr. Louis Ritzius, basso are new members of the organization and in our estimation are a decided improvement over the two persons of last season. Miss Miles is a soloist of rare ability and acts her difficult role with skill and understanding. Mr. Ritzius is responsible for much of the comedy, his impersena- tion of the stage “legit” was ex- cruciatingly funny and his bass voice in solo, duet and quartette was splendid. In the selection from ¢II Trava- tors” great demands were made upon the company but they came through with flying colors. It is not too much to say that their voices are of grand opera scope. Not a little of the company’s suc- cess was due to their own orchestra, four artists of unquestionable musicianship. In fact some of the overtures alone would be a feature. The costumes are new and hand- some and special scenery completed the pleasing picture. The company are here for one more night and our advice, we cannot put it too strong, isto be here. Manager Carson has struck the bullseye with his opening en- tertainment of the Course and the life is entire community is indebted to him for bringing this croud of Walker Attractious, o BANK IS SHORT $150,000 Official of New York Institution Under Surveillance. New York, Sept. 15—The financial district and the district attorney’s of- fice are much stirred by reports that |, a downtown national bank has been mulcted of between $125,000 and $150,- 000. The man,accused of the alleged larceny is known and is under sur- veillance. Willis G. Nash, president of the Mercantile National bank, admitted that his bank was the ome that had made complaint to the district attor- ney. Little Girl Burned to Death. Fairmont, Minn.,, Sept. 156.—Helen, the four-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Sutherland, was burned to death. Her clothing caught fire from a bonfire about which she was playing with a number of other children. Her clothing was burned from her body and she survived only-a few “ours. Wrestling Match at Armory Friday Night. Pigs Mee Juch Coquerres A Dainrylaciie Jesey MRS, J. F. WALLISH IS DEAD Former Resident of Bemidji Passes Away in lowa. The following from the Marshall- ton, Iowa Herald tells of the death of a former resident of Bemidji, where she rtesided until eighten months ago with her daughter, Mrs, J. A. Ludington. “‘After an illness of oniy a week and serious since Saturday, Mrs. Dorothy Wallish died of pneu- monia at the home of her son, J. F. Wallish, 301 South Second street, Tuesday night, at 11:45 o’clock. “Mrs. Wallish was born in Ger- many, Nov. 29, 1841. In 1868 she came to the United Stated, coming direct to Marshalltown, where she was married the same year to the sweetheart of her youth, B. Wallish, and whose death occurred in 1893, Since the death of her husband Mrs. Wallish has been making her home with her son, J. F. Wallish, at 'whose home she died. Besides one sister, Mrs. August Gummert of Pickering, she is survived by two sons and one daughter, M, A. and J. F. Wallish of this city,-and Mrs. J. A. Ludington of Payette, Idaho. Mrs, Wallish was a member of St, Mary’s church, from which the tuneral was held, COUNTESS ANTRIM ROBBED Loses Priceless Jewels During Stay at Winnipeg Hotel. Winnipeg, Sept. 15.—The Countess of Antrim was robbed of jewelry val- ued at many thousands of dollars and priceless from the fact that it consist- ed partly of family heirlooms and part- ly of gifts from great and famous friends while she was at the Royal Alexandra hotel. This is the climax of a series of rob- beries in the hotels and on the traing of the Canadian Pacific railway sys tem, which have been engaging the close attention of the company’s po- lice for months. It is stated that in all goods and money to the amount of $100,000 have disappeared. A guaranteed at- traction,. 'Manag!ng ‘Mildred,’ Tonight HMavys Litvle Lamb Up to Date T0 GIVE BOND; JAILED Cass Lake, Sept. 15—James Dav- is, agent who pleaded guilty to using threating language -against Attorney Charles Argall last Saturday and re- quired by the court to furnish peace bond in the sum of $300 to keep the peace six months, hasas yet been unable to furnish bail and was today committed to the county jail at Walker in default thereof by Justice Frank Ives. SALVATIONISTS ARE GOMING High Officers From Minneapolis to Conduct Meetings in Bemidji. Col. Stephen Marshall and Ma- jor Brewer of the Minneapolis salvation army departmental head- quarters are” expected in Bemidji Saturday. Col. Marshall, has, charge of the states of North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin and northern Michigan, Major Brewer is general secretary for the same territory. A special salvation army meet- ing has been arranged for Satur- day evening, which will be held in the city hall and at which Colonel Marshall will deliver an address. The Bemidji Salvation Army corps invite the people of Bemidji and sur- rounding country to attend. Other special public mass meetings have been arranged for Sunday. Colonel Marshall and Major Brewer will leave Sunday night and continue there fours of inspection of the various Salvation Army corps throughout this portion of the state. MARY MANNERING VERY ILL Condition Serious Following Operation for Appendicitis. - New York, Sept. 15.—The condition . | of Mary Mannering, the actress, who ‘was operated upon for appendicitis at Roosevelt hospital Tuesday, is very grave. The hospital -authorities say only that her condition is “fairly fa- vorable,” while private advices are that she is desperately {il.. Miss Man- ' pering’ was: preparing for a tour in a new play. {26 Barn bowiller Shecp A A Riega o Pleasing Performance Announced for Sept. 22. Arrangements have been com- pleted for the appearance here in the Armory Opera house of the comedy drama, “A Pair of Country Kids”, It is now in its sixth season. It is not difficult to understand why this play retains its hold on theatre- goers. It possesses many of the esentials that go towards making a really en- joyable entertainment of the light and airy kind. Its comedy is exceedingly funny, its characters unique with many opportunities for hilarious acting and fun-making. i A feature in which the manage- ment takes great pride is in the number of high-class vaudeville and musical numbers to be seen dur- ing the action of the play. There is dancing and songs, plenty of them and all new and up-to-date and rendered in an artistic manner. A 600D_POSITION, Can be had by ambitious young men and ladies in the field of “Wire- less” or Railway telegraphy. _ Since the 8-hour law became effective, and since the Wireless companies are establishing stations throughout the country there is a great shortage of telegraphers. . Positions pay begin- ners from $70 to $90 per month, with good chance of advancement. The National Telegraph Institute operates six official institutes in America, under supervisior of R. R. and Wireless Officials and places all graduates into positions. It will pay you to write them for tull details at Cincinnati, O., Philadelphia, Pa., Memphis, - Tenn., Davenport, Ia., Columbia, S. C. or Portland, Ore., according to where you wish to enter ‘Born on Sept. 14, to Mr. and Mrs. C. Warner, a daughter. : EngllshcrandOpera Singers in ‘Manag. ing Mildred,’ tonight . HAVE YOU SEEN THEM AT THE COUNTY FAIR? FAIR CROWD HERE; BIG FEATURES TODAY Congressman Steenerson Arrives ‘And Has to Set Up Nearly All Night. ALL SEXHIBITS NOW IN PLACE Automobile Races and Other Sporting Events in Addition to the Speak- ing Program. Representative Steenerson, who is to speak at the county fair here this afternoon, arrived in Bemidji Of course the live stock at the Beltrami county fair didn’t exactly pose for these pictures. In fact the caricatures first appeared in the Minneapolis Journal last week and the artist of the paper did such a cleverjob that the Daily Pioneer requested the Journal to permit a reproduction, and here it is. Except for the noble equine, so much in need of a hair cut,. you will find most of the types represented in Bemidji, although the cows on display here may not occupy quite as much space from east t'q west as the state fair bossy shown in the picture. AGENT DAVIS LNABLE l-‘?GUUNTHY.E”, GOMING TAFT ISSUES NOTIGE HE WILL BE NEUTRAL Beverly, Mass, Sept. 15—(Daily Pioneer Special Wire Service)—It is officially announced by President Taft today that under no circum- stances will he. align himself with either fraction of the Republican party. He insists that it be understood that he shall favor neither ¢regu- lar” nor “insurgent” and that in making appointments he will re- main strictly neutral, BATTLESHIPS FIGHT AT THE MAJESTIC “The Stars and Stripes” took the house by storm last evening at the Majestic. This same film will be shown for the last time tonight. It tells the story of the old fight between the battleships the Richards and the Serapis. It is more than interesting and creates” intense ex_ citement among the onlookers. See it tonight. Miss Lillian - Woodmansee left Tuesday for her home in Kansas City. She has been visiting with her brother C. J. Woodmansee for the past three week. DEED OF CRAZED FARMHAND Shoots Woman to Death and Then Ends His Own Life. Oshkosh, Wis., Sept. 15.—Mrs. Lou- isa Edwards, wife of Ira Edwards, who conducted a farm at Black Wolf point, four miles east of Van Dyke, was brutally murdered in the kitchen of her home by George Kuensel, a farmhand, who followed up the crime by blowing out his brains. Kuenzel, who came here some time ago from Buffalo, N. Y., fired the con- tents of a shotgun into the woman's neck at a distance of about five feet. No cause for the double tragedy 15 known. 1t is believed that Kuenzel, in a fit of insanity, thirsted for blood and committed the murder. Then, fearing apprehension, he decided on sulcide. = 'v;‘wjectllrgg Match at Armory Friday Night T last night, and had to sit up until three o'clock this morning be- cause all the hotels were filled. This inconvenience, however, hasn’t disturbed the Crookston con- gressman’s sunny disposition, and although he wasa little late in getting up this morning, is in a happy frame of mind and will de- liver an address this afternoon that promises to attract unusual at. tention, Incidentally, Mr. Steenerson took time to go on record once more as to his standing in the re- publican party. “Are you a rea), unqualified, notorious insurgent?” he was ask- ed. I guess I am all of that,” laugh- ed the congressman. The big doings at the fair will start shortly after noon. Most all of the business places and the schools will be closed during the afternoon, The speaking begins at 2 p. m. Word was received from Judge ‘Spooner in Minneabolis, where he: went Tuesday on business, that he had been unable to get to Bemidji in time to speak. Judge C. W. Stanton will speak. The speaking program is under the charge of the Old Settlers’ Asso- ciation and President Wetzel, who arrived {rom Tenstrike this morning, says everything is in shape to be carried out without a hitch. All the exhibits are now in place and there is a larger and better showing than ever before. Superintendent ~ McGuire and several assistants from the Park Rapids experimental farm arrived this morning and will assist in the judging. Other judges trom the state university, are here and are at work on the exhibits. One of the latest exhibits to be brought inis a hive of bees which are hard at work making honey. They are located in the fruit section of the agricultural building. One of the features of the fair this afternoon will be the automobile races. C. W. Jewett of Blackduck is ex- pected to arrive early this afternoon with a powerful car from Minneapolis whicb he will send against time. A Buick car has also been entered and still others are expected. These races probably will be started at about 4 P. M. There are also to be foot races for farmer boys and girls and other athletic events. BAND DANGE ANNOUNGED Will Be Given Tomorrow Evening at the City Hall. Another fair week attraction is announced in the form of a dance to be given tomorrow evening at the city hall, by the Bemldji band. Harry Masten, leader of the band, will direct an orchestra of six pieces- The proceeds will go toward wip- ing out the debt incurred by the purchase of the band uniforms. See - ‘Managing lfilldre,d' Tonight WINNESGTA | HISTORICAL § -