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

S — il CASS LAKE'S MAYOR ALARMED; AGENTS OUT Dr. Dumas, in Minneapolis With Sero and Davis, Predicts Violence In Home Town. ASSAULT CASES ARE CONTINUED Pierce Buttler Employed to Aid State in Effort to Make Justice Ives’ Sentence Stand. N. J. Sero and James Davis, special government agents convict- ed last week on charges of assault in Justice Ives, court at Cass Lake on charges of assault made by Edi- tor A. A. Oliver of Walker are free until Oct. 21, on which date their case comes up for final argument in the federal court at Minneapolis. Assistant United States District Attorney E. S. Oakley of Duluth, who has defended the men, is at- tempting to declare Justice Ives’ sentence of $100 or sixty daysin jailillegal on the ground that state courts have no jurisdiction over government officers. Dr. B. S. Dumas, mayor of Cass Lake, who was present when Sero and Davis were brought before C. A. Willard, federal judge in Minneapo- lis yesterday afternoon, was in Be- midji this morning on his way home and verified reports wired here to the effect that Dr. Dumas told Twin City newspaper men that there would be violezce in Cass Lake if the gov- ernment attempts to enforce the old Iudian treaty forbidding the sale of liquor there, Before saying anything about the details of the Sero and Davis trouble, Mayor Dumas said: “We are not trying to get permis- sion to sell liquor in Cass Lake, but if the agents come there on Oct. 15 and destroy any property there is sure to be trouble, as the people are stirred up. We probably shall make an appeal to have the time extended. “The Indian agents in the employ of the government have been heap- ing indignities on the people until the people have become incensed. “In Cass Lake our saloons are to be all closed while in Bemidji, only 2 few miles away you are to have them left open. There are a lot of folks in Cass Lake who want liquor and they are coming to Bemidji to get it. That means that they will do their trading here and the loss will be an item to Cass Lake mer- chants.” The importance of the Sero and Davis case is shown by the array of legal talent which has been assem- bled on both sides. Cass county has secured the service of Pierce Butler, the prominent St. Paul attor- ney, to assist the state, while the government has Mr. Oakley, and United States District Attorney C. P. Houpt of St. Paul working under instructions from Washington and backed by W. E. Johnson, who has charge of enforcing the saloon closing order. An agreement was reached be- tween Mr. Houpt and Richard N. Funk, representing Cass county, to have the writs returnable Oct. 21 at 10 a. m. in Minneapolis. Pierce Butler will be present at that time to make the arguments for the state. Judge Williams released Sero and Davis on their own recognizance. Angora Kittens. Are you interested in them. I have several on hand now ready for delivery. See photo in win- dow of Bemidji Pioneer, Address Box 541, Bemidji, Minn, GILMAN 6. A. R. HEAD Rochester Named For 1911 if Rate Can be Secured. Atlantic City, N. J., Sept. 23— John E. Gilman, of Boston, for com- mander-in chief, Rochester for the next place of meeting, was the win- ning combination in the national en- campment of the G. A. R. which opened its business yesterday on the ocean end of the steel pier. Other officers selected were: Senior vice commander-in-chief, Charles Burrows, Rutherford. N.J; junior vice commander-in-chief, Wil- liam James, Jacksonville, Fla.; sur- geon-general, John L. Smith, Spo- kane, Wash.; chaplain-in-chief, Rev. Thos. Harwood, Alberquerque N. M. The new commander-in-chief had an easy time of it in his election, but Rochester’s selection as the next en- campment site has a little string to it. The veterans decided that the en- campment caa go to the New York state city on the condition that satisfactory ratesare secured from the railroads, otherwise the executive committee of the G. A. R. can select another city to which reasonable rates can be secured. FLIES OVER ALPS; WINS $20,000 PRIZE Rome, Italy, Sept. 23—(Daily Pioneer Special Wire Service.)— George Chaziv, the Peruvian avia- tor is the first human being that has ever flown across the Alps. This remarkable feat was accom- plished today in an aeroplane which, however, was wrecked before the entire journey to Miland, had been completed. The trip across the Alps was made under none too favorable weather conditions. ) . The aviator wins a cash prize of $20,000, which was offered by the Italian Society. The start was made at Griggs and was to have been completed at Miland. Altbough the machine was wrecked the aviator escaped in- juries. Aviation Rain Does Much Good. The rain of the past twenty-four hours has been general throughout this section and has done much for the hay crop. During the past few days there has been a number of fires between Crookston and Red Lake Falls and some hay has been burned. In Red Lake county and in Roseau and other sections where immense quantities of hay had been stacked, the hay was practically all in danger from fires, as despite past experiences, many farmers persisted in taking great chances. The rain bas stopped all fires and immediate danger is over, but all stacks should be plowed around at once. Killed at Thief River Falls. William Smith, eighteen years old, was caught in a rapidly revolving shaft in the Hanson & Barzen flour mill at Thief River Falls and whirled to death. It is thought that his clothing became entangled in the shaft while he was attempting to oil it. No one saw the accident, and although the young man was dead his body was stili revolving" about the shaft when aid came. He is the son of George E. Smith: A good sized audience appeared to be pleased with the comedy drama, “A Pair of Conntry Kids” presented in the Armory opera house last evening. The applause at times was generous. Owing to the limited space some of the scenery could not be used. SENSATION SPRUNG INMAYO DAMAGE SUIT Affidavit of Prejudice Against Sheriff’s Jury List Leads Up to Admis- sions by Coroner. TELLS OF BEING APPROACHED In Reply to Questions He Informs Judge Stanton Men Wanted to Become Jurymen. A sensation was sprung in dis- trict court here today when E. E, McDonald, attorney for the de- fendant in the Akerberg damage suit, called attention to peculiar circumstances regarding the jury lists. Following questions put to the members of a special venire of six during which Mr. McDonald brought out the fact that f:we ot them were friendly to the Akerberg | Coroner Ibertson, appointed by the court to make the special venire, questioned by the court, admitted that he had been approached by four men who wished to do jury duty even before he had been called upon by the ccurt to make up al jury list. ) Judge C. W. Stanton, before whom ! the bomb was exploded, told Mr. Ibertson that he should expect him to furnish the names of these four| mer, and Mr. Ibertson has promised | to do so some time this afternoon. The first thrill came late yester- day when Matilda Ackerberg, who sues F. A. Mayo for $5,000 alleging that one of his clerks sold posion which caused the death of her son, Carl in September 1907, of prejudice against Sheriff Hazen. Judge Stanton, as is usual in such | instances, took the jury lists trom| the hands of the sheriff and calledi upon the coroner to finish a special! venire of six men. These men reported this morning and as a result of questions from E, E. McDonald, attorey for the de-| fendant, it developed that five out of the six were close 1o the Akerberg‘ family. | Italso developed that one of the | Akerberg boys had beenin conver- sation with Coroner Ibertson. This was later admitted vy Nr. Ibertson, who, denied, however, that there | had been any discussiyn as to the | make up of the jury list.| The jury was completed this after noon. family, BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, FRIDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 23, 1910. HISTORICAL SOOIETY, THE BEMIDJI DAILY PION VOLUME 8. NUMBER 135. Wistorical Soclety, i TEN CENTS PER WEEK. WINNING CANDIDATES |CRIPPLES PLAY FOSSTON|FIGHT FOR AUDITOR AL FRIENDS OF NORTH So Far as Known all Who Received Nomination Have Signed Develop- ment Ass'n Pledge. LEE GIVEN STINGING REBUKE Accusations Against Organization Re- sult in His Defeat—Mackenzie Pleased With Results. Northern Minnesota won a great victory at the primaries on Tuesday. Practically every candidite who secured the nomination, who had been requested to do so, had signed the pledge sent out from Bemidji in ‘|behalf of the Northern Minnesota Development association, by Secre- 'tary Mackenzie. Mr. Mackenzie today began mail- ing pledges to candidates who have m'zt1 yet had an opportunity to siga. As a result of the men nominated Tuesday, reapportionment and the other things demanded by Northern Minnesota are practically assured, providing the strength which now backs the movement is maintained. Secretary Mackenzie today said: “The result of the primaries is very gratifying to the friends of the North- ern Minnesota Development Associa- tion. All nominees as heard from are pledged to our platform. “The attempt of Mr. Lee, candi- }la&fior Senator in the fifty-third District, to bring the Association in- to disrepute met with a well merited rebuke, Senator Johnson who had signed our pledge having been re- nominated in the face of almost | certain defeat.” Will Burn Water. Come in and see the Seattle Crude Oil & Water Burner. For all kinds of stoves and heaters. Cuts fuel bill 80 per cent. Will be demonstrated for five days at the old Pioneer Bldg., opposite the Post office Bemidji Minn. Territory for sale, Agents wanted®in Minn.,, Wis. and North Dakota. Demonstrated by, - A. C. Mclean Bemidji. Word has been received that a baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bush of Brainerd, yesterday. Mrs. Bush was formerly Miss June Hyatt of Bemidii. | SUCH IS LIFE! wELR | neL? | 1€ax HARDLY ALK |iido o *\% | {4 Burgrag Tien MY FEET AND 1 V& NAD To HOBBLE gi No.Jown, The REDIMAKRER OIDIT - ION'T THE NOBBLE S LOVELY . adlaiel Bemidji Football Team, In Poor Con- dition, Opens Season Tomorrow. The first football game of the ser- ies for the high school championship of Northern Minnesota for the season of 1910 will be play ed in Fosston to- morrow afternoon, between Bemidii and Fosston. The Fosston high school has among its members some of the best atheletes in Northern Minnesota and its football eleven always give Be- midji a “run for its money.” This year their eleven is supposed to be stronger than ever before. The Bemidji eleven is in anything but perfect physical condition. The back field especially has been weak- eoed from injuries sustained in practice. Gould, last year’s old reliable, will be back atend in tomorrow’s con- test, while Bailey, who is regarded by the coach as a find, will be at right end. Peck, an old standby and Hendricks will occupy the tackle positions. Chamberlain and Ripple will be guards. Both are new men and are expected io be towers of strength. Watson at center will play his first game. Larson, captain, although badly crippled with a “charley horse” will play full back. McDonald, one of the 1909 stars, will be at quarters. Stanton will be back at his old position at left half, who with New- man will complete the back field, he being shifted from end. Spencer and Lycan will be taken along as substitutes. Coach Robinson and Thayer Bailey, who will‘officiate, as well as a number of football enthusiasts will accompany the team. ST, PAUL CAPTAIN STRANGELY MISSING St. Paul, Minn. Sept. 23—(Daily Pioneer Special Wire Service.)— Captain John J. O’Connell, 28 th United States Infantry, and one of the most popular officers station- ed at Fort Snelling, is mysteriously missing. Captain O’Connell disappeared two weeks ago and nothing has since been heard of his whereabouts. He had with him at the time $600 i cash, Captain O’Connell had trouble with superior officers and was to have been tried at court martial on charges of conduct unbecoming to an officer. Despite this fact, army officers do not believe that he has deserted and are inclined to the theory that he has been held up and robbed and possibly murdered. Mr. and Mrs. Mathews who have been at their summer home here, left Bemidji this morning. They will go on the road. * A party of state officials arrived at Thief River Falls yesterday and today are inspecting Judicial Ditch No. 11. Included in the party is State Auditor Iverson, State Im- migration Agent Welch, State Drain= age Engineer Ralph, State High- way Kngineer Cooley, State Soil Expert Fraises and W. R. Hoag engineer in charge.of the construc- tion of the ditch. Twin City news- paper men accompany the party. The trip is made for the purpose of ascertaining the development possi- bilities of Red Lake and Beltrami counties. The party is being enter- tained by A. M. Arpin of the North- western Drainage company. The | visitors will rerurn to St. Paul to- morrow. REMAINS UNSETTLED George Still Leads But By Only 57 Votes and Hayner is Steadily Creeping Up. NINE PRECINCTS STILL MISSING Represent Vote of Approximately 137 Ballots—Johnson Cuts Down Hazen’s Lead to 147. Although it has been three days since the primary election was held, it fs unknown who has been nominated on thc Republican ticket in Beltrami county for auditor, James George has a lead of 57 votes but he is being hard pressed by R. H. Hayner, the present auditor, who threaten to pass him on the home stretch. Nine precincts which two years ago cast a total vote of 137 are yet to be heard from. The names of these towns and the number of votes last cast, are: Hagli, 20; Cormant, 30; Eland, 20; Zipple, 15; Minnie, 7: Les, 11; Steenerson, 5 and Hamre, 10. The lead * established by Mr. George as a result of returns from Spooner and Beaudette has been shaved down a few at a time all day by reports from sma!l precincts, and the total vote now stands: George 672, Hayner 615 Alsop 537. As Wilmann has a total of but 407 be is practically out of the run- ning and Alsop can scarcely hope to make the needed gains and this leaves the contest a hght to the finish between Haynor and George, either of whom may land the nomi- nation’ Johnson has cut Hazen’s lead for the nomination for sheriff down to 146 but even though he were to get all the remaining votes he could not win. The vo'e for sheriff now stands: Hazen 1138; Johnson 1032; Benner 233. Thomas Keefe. the unopposed candidate for the republican nomin- ation of district iudge, has so far received a total vote of 621. The vote for congressman stands, Steenerson 1,490; Bjorge 605. For state senator Berg has 1,382 and A. L. Hanson 762 and G. L. Hanson 69. For state represenative Krohn bas 1,087, O’Neil 662 and Delorme 131, The examination of candidates from this state for the Cecil Rhodes scholarship at Oxford will be held October 25 and 26 in the office of President Cyrus Northrop of the University of Minnesota, it was announced yesterday. They will begin at 10 A. M. each day. Quest- ions will be asked in mathematics, Latin and Greek. Any student who has not had the required Greek, who passes in the other two subjects, will be requited to make up the Greek and take the examination at Oxford the following September before tak- ing up his residence there in October. The Minnesota commission consists of Presidents Cyrus Norhhrop of the state university; D. J. Cowling, Carle- ton; G. H. Bridgman, Hamline; T. M. Hodgman, Macalester; J. N. Kildahl, St. Olaf, and P. A. Mattson, Gustavus Adolphus. The examina- tions willbe given by Dr. T. M. Hodgman, the secretary of the state commission. Students who expect to take the examinations should apply through their college president to President Northrop for a circular of information in regard to these examinations,, N P