Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, September 22, 1910, Page 1

———————————— THE BEMIDJ1I D R RS HISTORICAL ILY PIONEER.=" " VOLUME 8. NUMBER 134, BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, THURSDAY EVENING,-SEPTEMBER 22, 1910. TEN CENTS PER WEEK. SERO AND DAVIS IN GITY AS PRISONERS ., Sheriff Permits Them to Visit Bemidji Before Being Taken to St. Paul Federal Judge. *‘DRYS” CLAIM BIG GAINS However, Insist Senate Will Block County Option. St. Paul, Sept. 2z.—Both sides are claiming gains in the contest for and against a county option CASE BECOMES MORE INTRICATE law, through the nominations for state legislature over the state. The county option forces won in Subpoena Served Compelling Agent’s | Hennepin, but were disappointed Appearance Here, But He Says He Must Go to Michigan, N. J. Sero and James Davis, special government agents who have been in jail at Walker the past week as the result of conviction ona charge of assault, were brought tc Bemidji yesterday afternoon by Deputy Sheriff McCabe of Cass county. United States District Attorney Oakley of Duluth, has defended the men on the charges brought againstthem by A, A.Oliver, editor of the Cass County Pioneer, who claimzd he was assaulted after he had been held up by the agents at Bena who were in search of con- traband liquor. Mr. Oakley’s latest move is to bring-the two agents before the federal court in St. Paul where the right of the state’s jurisdiction over govern- ment agents will be argued. Brought Here as Prisoners. The trip of Sero and Davis to Bemidji yesterday atternoon was a courtesy extended them for the purpose of permitting them to at- tend to personal business in Be- midji, which is their headquarters for work 1n this territory. Still another tangle, however, was added to the already badly twisted case, by Mr. Sero’s visit. While in the lobby of the Markham botel he was approached by Deputy Sheriff Rutledge who served as ubpoena, compelling him to be in Bemidji Sept. 20 as a witness in the case of A- F. Gauvereau, accused of having sold liquor to a person of Indian blood. Sero is Optimistic. Mr. Sero said that his presence at that time was out of the question as he has important cases in Michigan which demand his attention as soon as he can get there. Mr. Sero said: “I do not look for any serious complications. 1 think things will be smoothed out all right.” More Complications in Sight. The fact remains that if the agents lose in their efforts to get their case into the federal courts they must either pay their $100 fine or serve sixty days in jail. Also if Mr. Sero isn’t here as a wi nesson the date specified he will be b rought back to Minnesota on a bench warrant, Sero and Davis were taken to St Paul last night. Deputy Sheriff Mc- Cabe took them as far as Walker where he was relieved of his char ges by Sheriff DeLury. MOVING PICTURES AT THE MAJESTIC Tonight’s reproductions at the Majestic promises to out do all pre- vious pictures, Film number one, “A Wireless Romance” is an exciting love affair that pleases. It contains just enough of adventure to hold the complete attention of the audience. Much beautiful scenery is shown on this film, “Jupitor Smitten” is film number two being a restful act after the ex- citing chase shown in the previous one. “A Jolly Whirl” is the kind that is bound to make you laugh. Its a good closing film. The illustrated song—""Shakey Eyes” will be song _ by Ed. Currie. Angora Kittens. Are you interested in them. I have several on hand now ready for delivery. See photo in win- dow of Bemidji Pioneer, E Address Box 541, = Bemidji, Minn, in several country districts, P. J. Younghdahl, legislative superintendent of the Anti-Saloon league, said: “We have heard al- ready from more county option candidates nominated than we got all told two years ago, and we have several good districts to hear from yet. We have four more house mem- bers nominated than the forty-eight we got two years ago, and more are to be heard from. We have no doubt about Polk county, and have carried Blue Earth, but we are anxious about Senator Peterson.’ At headquarters of the brewers in St. Paul it was asserted that a ma- jority against county option is abso- lutely assured in the senate. Senator C. S. Swanson, anti-option, has been renominated in the forty- fifth district, Andrew Davis and R. C. Dunn, indorsed by the county optionists, are nominated for the house, the third place being in doubt. A. C. Olson, anti-option, is a senate winner in the Jackson-Cotton- wood district over C. W. Gilman, ELLSWORTH WINS OUT; TAWNEY 3,000 BEHIND St. Paul, Sept, 22— (Daily Pio- Wire Service)— Frank Ellsworth of-St. James has neer Special wou the republican nomination as congressman from the second district over A. L, Ward of Fair- mont, by 299 . Ta the first district Anderson’s lead over Tawney will be about 13,000. METHODISTS TALK OF SPLIT If Conference Votes Division, Bemidji Will be in New District. Fergus Falls, Minn,, Sept. 22— (Daily Pioneer Special Wite Service) —There is some discussion today at the sixteenth annual session of the Northern Minnesota conference of the Methodist church of again dividing the district. The plan is to separate the north. ern end on the grounds that too much territory is covered. Should this be done Bemidji would be in the new district. The organization of the conference resulted in the election of the follow- ing: Secretary, C. R. Oaten, Duluth, assistants. W. E. J. Gratz, Thomas Grace, C. W. Ramshaw, W. H. Eas- ton,T. A. Stafford and J. A. Oerock; treasurer, J. T. B. Smith, assistants, C. H. McRae, C. P. Keast, E. E. Saterlee, R. W. Duell, R. B. Walker, R. P. Cunnings; statistical secre- tary, James A. Geer. “The Kids” Will Romp Tonight. The “Pair of Country Kids” comedy company arrived in Bemidji this morning and tonight the “kids” will frolic about in the Armory opera house. This show has recommendations from theatrical managers of the northwest which amount to guaran- tee as to its ability to please. One of those recommending the attraction is Manager Burlingame of the Winona opera house. It happenslhnf there are persons in Bemidji who know Mr. Burlingame and it is a notorious fact in Winona territory that when he says a show is- good it is good. The public will be taking no chances in.going to see a ‘'Pair of Country Kids” tonight. Admission 25¢c 35c and 50c. GIRL SHOT, ANOTHER IS ILL; WIFE LEAVES Long List of Misfortunes Causes Chas. Fleishman of Tenstrike to Ask Aid of State. WANTS 4 LITTLE ONES CARED FOR Trouble . Begins When Disappointed Lover Murders Youpg Daughter and Commits Suicide. Charles Fleishman of the town of Port Hope, near Tenstrike, who has applie;‘l to Judge of Probate Clark to send his four minor children to the state school at Owatonna, is without doubt the most unlucky man in the state of Minnesota. Mr. Fleishman is a prominent farmer, highly respected, was a mem - ber of the recent grand jury and despite the unpleasant and tragic events which have interrupted his domestic happiness, has won a fair degree of success in the financial world. Hard Luck and Plenty of it. Here are some of the things he has had happen: Two years ago his daughter re- fused because of her youth to marry a man who had become enamored of her,and the lover shotand killed both the girl and himself. Another daughter, after a long illness, was left in a mentally un- sound condition. Last week Lawrence Smith of Tenstrike was arrested and is now in the Beltrami county jail, await- ing trial, baving pleaded not guilty before Judge Stanton to the charge that he is the father of the ‘weak minded girl’s unborn child. Returns to Find Wife Gone. On top of all this, when Mr. Fleihsman returned to Tenstrike, after having assisted to secure the arrest of Smith, he found, he says, that his wife had stripped his home of the furniture and had deserted him. ) It is because of the alleged action on the part of his wife that he appeals to the stateto take care of the four small chilnren which he has under his care and who, he admits, can not be given the attention which they should have. Judge Clark probably will commit ““FRESH” WITNESS JAILED Judge Stanton Gives jen Hanson Les- son in Courtroom Etiquette. Because he got got “fresh” and used profane and discourteous lan- guage, Jens Hanson, a witness, was sentenced by. Judge Stanton to 48 hours-in the Beltrami county jail. Hanson was in district court to testify in behalf of persons who wish to become naturalized. He wasen’t just happy over the way things were being handled and while shuffling out of the court room hurled some remarks at Judge Stanton which would not look well in print. “Bring that man to the bar of justice,” ordered the judge. Deputy Sheriff Rutledge march- ed Hanson ap before the judge. For five minutes Hanson listened to rules of court etiquette told in a way that he will remember, his remory being still futher impress- ed when he was ordered to pay a tine of $10 or spend 48 hours in a cell. He is in jail and will remain there until 3 p. m, $aturday- hours yesterday afternoon only seven persons were made| citizens. The examinntion of the men who with to become citizens |was conducted N. H. Roe, of Minneapolis, special agent for the department of com- merce and labor. Several of the men could not tell the name of the ships on which they came to this country. MILITIA OUT TO FIGHT FIRE Assemble to Go to Big Falls, But Rain Quenches Flames. Following information to the effect that a dangerous forest ‘fire was rag- ing in the vicinity of Big Falls, 80 miles northwest of here, Koochichir g county, the Bemidji militia, Com- pany K, M.N. G. was ordered to atthe assemble armory at 8 o’clock last evening. Instructions were that all mem- bers should report at onge for im- mediate duty. Moving orders were withheld as it would have been im- pussible to leave for Big Falls until 4 a. m., but Capt. Otto was cautioned over the telephone to be ready to put s men on board the early morning train, At midnight a rain began to fall which so far quenched the fires the children tomorrow, when a nearing of the case will take place. that orderes received that the militia could safely be disbanded. 1AM DISCOVERED After an examination lasting Zour | AGAINASKS MAYO TO PAY FOR SON'S DEATH Akerberg Starts New Suit Against Druggist Whom He Charges ~ With Fatal Error SENATOR PETERSON IN CASE Urges Award of $5,000 for Loss of Life, Said to Have Been Caused By Poison. F. A. Akerberg has renewed his effort to collect $5,000 damages from F. A. Mayo, the former druggist, whom Akerberg charges with having caused the death of his son, alleging that one of Mayo’s clerks filled a prescription with strychnine instead of ingredients ordered. by the physi- cian, This is the first case to come up for trial at the fall term of the court which opened here today, Senator Peterson of Moorhead ap- pears as one of the attorneys for Akerberg, and he demands the stat- utory limit for loss of human life. The case has been in the hands of Roe & McKusick. It is alleged that on Sept.- 16, 1907 Akerberg sent his Son to the Mayo store to have the prescription filled, which had been written by Dr. Marcum. The boy took home the powder given him and it was administered to an older brother who died soon after he had swal- lowed the preparation. The young man’s stomach was sent to the state chemist for analy- sis and it is presumed that traces of strychnine were found. The case has once been tried, when the eftort to collect failed. E. E. McDonald defends Mayo. A jury has been completed and the case probably will be finished some time tomorrow. Court formally convened at 10 a. m. The call of the petit jury was read and several cases were set for trial, a number dismissed and others were put over until next term. Epidemic Scares Parents. Washington, Sept. 22.—Five thou- sand children, it is said, are being held at home by -parents who fear they might contract infantile paralysis by attendance at the Washington schools, An order has been passed by Health Officer Woodward barring from the schools for two weeks any children ‘who have been exposed to the disease. —_ THE RED HAIRED SIREN. ALS0 CALLED THE FLAMING BEAUTY - GLEARWATER RETURNS - IN County Optonists Show Strong Hanson Getting 500 Majority. Bagley, Minn. Sept. 22—The following are the names of the suc- cessful candidates of Clearwater County, with four small precincts which can hardly change the result yet to be heard from: Congressman Halvor Steenerson; Senator A. L. Hanson; Auditor H. K. Rude; Register of Deeds I. T. Tweite; ,|Judge of Probate Emil Willborg; Sheriff C. A. Anderson; Supt. of Schools J. H. Sommervold; Com- missioner of Dist. No. 3 A. L. Gor- don; No. 1 Theo. Welte; No.5 Christ Sorenson. With the exception of Halvor Steenerson Clearwater county goes strong fo: the counay option crowd Hanson winning out by a majority of 500 and O’'Neil by about 125. The primary election has prac- tically decided all the contests in this county, with the exception of the offices of r:gister of deeds and Judge of probate. F.A, Norquist County Treasurer, Bert Umland County Suveyorand P, C. Bjorne- by Coroner, have no opposition. STEPHENS -DEFEATS SAUGSTAD BY (62 Crookston, Sept. 22—(Daily Pio- neer Special Wire Service)—A. D. Stephens has won his fight for re- nomination on the Republican-ticket over John Saugstad, by 162. A. M. Baker has won for state re- presentative over A.A. Marin by sixty votes. COMPLETE NEW BILL AT THE BRINKMAN The feature act *“Cripple Wing,” known in vaugdeville as DeLong & DeLong, are operatic Indian singers now playing at the Brinkman Family Theatre, ‘The music of this act is by the Indian composer who is playing the title role.' Being especially fited to this part, both by a natural good voice and having lost his right arm by accident. “Birdette” the squaw, is of course made up for this part, being white’ while “Cripple Wing” chas but a little of the Indian blood and looks like a white man off the stage. Carl Zeno, the equilibrist, who drew large crowds at the Orpheium at Chicago will be another number at the Brinkman tonight. Zeno was born in Germany and has shown with all the leading circuses of that country as well as of America. Be- sides being an actor of the first class, he is also well known asa wrestler and has handled the best of his class in the country. & Lord and Meek are a team o comedians of the first rank. At many of the vaudeville houses in the large cities they have scored big laughing successes. Wherever they show they prove as an exceptional number and go big with the audience.] GEORGE FOR AUDITOR; SHERIFF HAZEN SAFE Contest for Former Office so Close That Late Returns Reverse Lead Held By Hayner. BERG’S MAJORITY MORE THAN 600 Funkley’s Plurality Over Campbell is Now 438 and Will be Increased By Missing Preciencts. On the face of returns now in, I do not concede that I have lost the nomination—R. C. Hayner. With 1eturns in from 36 of the 52 voting precincts in Beltrami county, James George leads in the spectacu- lar race for the republican nomina- tion tor the office of auditor by 86 votes. A. B. Hazen has the nomination for sheriff cinched with a lead of 173. Ten precincts are yet to be heard from and some of the returns now in are not complete, and the total number of votes yet to berecorded probably will not exceed 200, and while this may change the results as they now stand, the strength of the different candidates in the missing precincts is thought to be so evenly divided that the ticket will stand as it now reads, The interest in the race for audi- tor has been kept at white heat. Yesterday afternoon Hayner lead with sixty votes. Kelliher then came in and gave George 31 and Hayner three, closing up the gap between the leaders. Alsop got sixteen votes and Wilman three. Alsop has practially been elimi- nated as he is now 171 behind George. Wilman yesterday admit- ted defeat. Next came the Baudette and Spooner votes which gave George 195 to Hayner 31 and Alsop 58, sending George to the front. Ad- ditional returns ccming in from Wabanica, Benville, Alaska and Mc- and George nine. In the contest for sheriff, Johnson was disappointed in the vote at Kel- liher. Spooner and Baudette receiv- ing 172 to Hazen’s 207, which practically puts him out of the run. ning. J. O. Harris, for register of deeds, who was crowded in a few precincts by 1. B. Olson, polled substantial majorities in Kellihet, Spooner and Baudette and now leads by 558 votes. For county attorney Funkley leads Campbell by 438 votes and McKusick by 742, having more than the combined votes of his two op- ponents. MISSOURI RIVER RATE GASE AGAIN Disputed Schedules Once More Before Supreme Court. - They have a good line of rapid-fire jokes that make good. The act is classy in every respect. The moving pictures tonight are all new ones and are of the kind that hold the attention of the audi- ence from start to finish. The entire bill is one that few ought to miss. Card of Thanks. We wish to extend our sincere thanks to all who have given us aid and comfort in our hour of bereave- ‘ment. So many showed us such great kindness that it is impossible to menton all individually but we do wish to particularly thank the boys of Cimpany K. et A. E. Otto. Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Spencer. Pig Has Only Two Legs. Maiden Rock, Wis., Sept. 22.—Will. iam Evans of Plum City is the owner of a two-legged pig, The animal can ~ .| walk on two, legs as well as other Pigu that ppssess the usual four. ot I ey - Washington, Sept. 22.—The Mis- souri river rate cases have bobbed up again in the supreme court of the United States. Just before the court adjourned last spring it handed down decisions upholding the validity of or- ders of the interstate commerce com- mission reducing the class rates be- tween the Mississippi and Missouri rivers on shipments from the Atlantic seaboard to Missouri river cities. The orders were attacked as an fl- legal attempt of the commission to create zones of traffic. The supreme court could see no such attempt and a rehearing was demanded. During the recess of the court the govern- ment has filed in the court its reasons for objecti to a rehearing. It claims that unless the mandate of the court fs issued shortly after Oct. 10, when the term begins, the cases will become moof, as it is urged the orders of the commission will expire Nov. 10. The railroad counsel in their latest brief just filed in court point out that it the final decision of the court is against them shippers will present claims for reparation amounting to more than $250,000. Counsel for the raliroads claim there 1s nothimg to prevent the court from considering the petition for rehearing - on its merits. Mistorlcal Soclety, Ty SR i HINNESOTA Dougald gave Hayner 55, Alsop 29