Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 10, 1910, Page 1

1 pu BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY EVENING. DECEMBER 10, 1910. Historical society - momrera MINNESOTA | HISTORICAL TEN CENTS PER WEEK. WIRES TELL BALLINGER IS CLOSE TO BEMIDJI Telegraphed Attorney McDonald to Institute Injunctions and Pledged Cooperation THIS CITY ALONE IS AFFECTED Streng Point is That Treaty Does’nt Apply Here—Money May Be Returned Liquor Men It became known today that Secretary of the Interior Ballinger has been in wire communcation with Attorney E. E, McDonald of this city, who represent the liquor dealers here in injunciion pro- ceedings, and that Mr. Ballinger was not only aware that such action was to be taken in Bemidji, but that he had sanctioned, and even pledged hisdepartment to co- operate in such a move. On December 2, Mr, McDonald wired Secretary Ballinger asking if arrangements could not be made ‘‘whereby suspension of enforce- meat of indian treaties by seizure as to those not guilty of Indians uatil the questions involved could be determined.” In reply Mr. McDounald receiv ed the following answer from- Sec- retary Ballinger: “Answering your telegram, cannot see my way clear to suspend enforce- ment of law. - If it is believsd that federal officials are transcending legal authority in"their -enforcement of Indian intercourse acts and treat- * ies and you see fit to institue proceed- ings for injunction, this department will co-operate in securing judicial determination of disputed questions.” Attorney McDonald then sent a second message as follows to ‘the secretary: . “Injunctions proceedings being instituted. Need a few days. Have you any suggestions to offer?” It wasas a result of the telegram that the conference is being held in St. Paul today at the office of United States District Attorney C. P. Houpt was arranged. Judge Mar. shall A. Spooner, who spent several. days in St. Paul recently delving in- to the legal depths of the treaty for clients separate from those of Mr. McDonald is in St. Paul at the con- ference as is also Mr. McDonald. The twelve saloons here, protect- ed by the injunction proceedings, are doing a thriving business, the patrons of the other twelve, which are closed tight, adding their calls for refreshment to those of the regu- lar patrons. Agent T. E. Brents. who closed the saloons here, left at midn*ght for St. Paul and he, also, a well is par- ticipating in the conference. With him went H. F. Coggershall, who arrived from New Mexico today, and who is to succeed Mr. Brents in .-, charge of the subagency here. The ‘injunctions were issued by|. Court Commissioner A. M. Crowell of this city and the proceedings are 1 district court on December 29. If, however, Attorney Houpt wishes the matter brought before the fed- eral courts there will be no objection on the part of Attorney McDonald and probably none on the part of Judge Spooner. It is a mistake to presume that if the Bemidji attorneys win their contention that the Indian treaty of 1855 in not applicable to this city that it will reopen all the saloons in this territory. As a matter of fact the strongest point back of the injunction issued here, is that Bemidji and a small adja. cent territory is not within the power of the ’55. This city was | Ip‘art of a reservatjon created by an act in 1864 aud this with the Nel- son act later is believed to have modified the 1855 treaty so far as Bemidji is concered. Tuerefore, even though Bemidji saloons ulti- mately prove a right to exist it does not follow that other places will be able to pry off the lid. With the closing of the saloons, Bemidji probably will return to saloonkeepers several hundred dol- lars paid over in license fees. The refunds will be made, if they are made, upon the basis of $500 a year. Thus, a2 saloonkeeper who has run six months will get back $250. “That is the only fair way,” was the comment of Alderman Roe. “My impreesion is that is what the coun- cil will do, but of course I am only expressing my personal views.” . JENKINS, PRISONER, HAS BULLET REMOVED Joe Jenkins, a prisoner who is confined in the Beltrami county jail, awaiting the action of the grand jury on the charge of assault in the first degree, submitted to an opera- tion today at St. Anthony’s hospital, a bullet being extracted from his left arm near the elbow, the leaden missle having been shot into Jenkins’ arm, while' he was engaged in a shooting affray in this city. Jenkins was aprested on Oct. 26, ;fter he had bgen in a miz-up with | Martin Rosen’ and wife, who con- ducted ‘2 rooming place.and restaur- ant, Rosen and bis wife claimed that Jenkins tried to kill them and inhis efforts to end their unhly ca- reers; emptied the - conmnu‘;ufi an/ Iver Johnson revolver in the general direction of = where they stood. None of which, however, took effect on their persons, .but occasioned ‘a feeling that was not altogether calm and unrufiled; and that in an at- tempt to reload his weapon, the gun was accidently:discharged, the bul- let euntering Jenkin’s left forearm, lodging near the elbow, where it re- mained until taken out by Dr. Hen- derson assisted - by Dr. Marcum. The Rosen’s claimed that Jenkin’s has made improper advances to Mrs. Rosen, and when ordered from their place began target practice with his Iver Johnson, . - Jenkins .tells a different story, claiming that the Rosen’s had sold him some drinks and had overcharg- ed him, and when he remonstrated with them, Rosen drew a gun and pointed it at him, and that’ his (Jenkin’s) later gun display was simply an act of self-defense, in which he was highly successful in *‘putting the run on the enemy,” as he says. Jenkins case will be considered by the grand jury that will assemble at the term of court tobe held in Feb- ruary. 1911, Bemidji ““Cream” a Winner. Another incident where Bemidji products have made good capn be casé’and I'm:sure you will find some- seen in the following letter receiv- ed by the City Drug Stoce of this city. It goes to show that Be- midji industries can produce the goods. The letter is as follows: *“Petoskey, Mich., Dec. 6, 1910. “E. N. French & Co:, Bemidji' Minn, “Gentlemen:—Inclosed please find 40c in stamps, please - mail me one bottle of French’s toilet cream. It is fine T got it while in Bemidji. *“Mail to Port Huron, Mich., care general delwery. “Yours, : “Louis C. Smith.” It is needless io say that the pack! age of French’s: toilet cream was sent forward by next mail. When a man who travels from coast to coast can find nothing bet- ter in all the cities of the United States than a product of one of Be- midji’s drug houses, it should be an occasion for not only additional pride to the producer but to ‘the City of Bemidji as well, ; st AS MllI]EflN MERGHANT Maager of Model Clothing: Store Sets Bemidji uen Have High Hopes of: Keeping the “Lid orr' in Pace Thatis Hard to Beat. IsBest. _in His Line. A FRIEND BIDS HIM GOODBYE Had No Intention of Making Purchases Before Leaving; But Was Persuaded to Spend Nearly $100 An attempt was made to learn the vame of the party with whom Mr. Berman was supposed to have had the following couversation: “Just a minute!—There's some- thing I need.” "Whal?" “Why that dress suit case over there—mine’s not fit to carry.” “Say, that’s mighty good value for the money—sole leather, $8.50.” “Pll take it.” “'Going away?” ““Yes, over the holidays.” - “"Then you’d better look around. Let’s walk up the aisle, perhaps you may see something more you might want.” *'Hello—men’s all wool suits, Sin- cerity brand, too, from $15 to $30. This one strikes me pretty well,” “Just try it on—that one looks|: well on you—it fits, too.” “Yes. and its mighty comfortable, Wrap this'up and D'l take it along. The price you said was $25:” "Yn, this'is 2 $25 garment. ‘the mew giit.yon ..ought o -have af new bdt—bow about it?” “*Cotrect!—Where are they’” “Step right over _here to the hat| thing’ that goes “well with this suit.” “That - Tiger' derby strikes mfi pretty well.” “Iv’s'just-the’one I was going'to select for you. No:better hat for $3.00 on' the market today. Vou'll do well to buy it.” “Going to keep yourself out doors a great deal?” “Yes, I expect to s ¢“How abouta good heavy over- coat, thesame brand as: the suit you selected? I can match it to a “T” at about the same price ‘the suit cost you. - Would you ‘care to look at one?” : «Happy thought, an overcoaf is just the thing I’ll need ‘for the long drives'] am expecting to take. I expect there will be sleigh ride parties and the like for my enter: tainment. Theres one, butits a shade lighter than my suit. you something that will match it better?” ‘“Here.you go. Just your size and a better match you couldn’t find.” : “All right, lay lt aside—P’ll tlk: it.” “If sleigh ride parties are going to be one source of eatertainment for you, a pair of these heavy overshoes at $2.00 a pair would’nt come amiss.”’ “Just the thing and I guess you'd better pick out my size in that Pack- ard shoe glso, Taee you carpy, pem, General and Commandent of the Bt Shdiated, United States Marine Corps, has re-| tired from active service, as he.has Non Fiction,. General Fiction. | Elliott was advanced in rank for Total -eminent and conspicuous conduct in I always buy Packard shoes, but didn’t know I could €et them in this city.” “Now there, I guess this is gbbut. all T want. Can you gsend these "Have| i % St.| P:nl, Dec 11.—(Daily Pioneer Speclll Wire Service.)—It was de- cided at the conference between. Be- midji attorpeys and representatives of the government, late this after- noon that the twelve Bamidji saloon’ ants in an _action in the Federal Court against Federal Officers Brents, Johnson and Croggeshall in} which efforts will be made to get a restraining order and then a tempor- ary injunction prohibiting the offi- cers from interfering with the saloon busiuess or destroying the property. THe case will then be appealed to the United States Supreme | Court and. final interpertation of ing it, fhls section” is claimed by Judge fSpooner and Afttorney E. E, Mcfi?unald as not in the Indian.cointry and not effected by the: trekty passed in 1855, All'parties juterested in this suit will pmhlblybehm “December ; 20 and, file their case. Iti is believed it cau be heard by the Federal Court ‘within thirty days- and that when uken Wthe ‘Umted States Supreme can. be ;dvaneed hat is your size?” 8, I think. Wrap upip Now these won’t do to you: | ¢ Number his pair. long drives, so I guessyou had better show me a heavy pair of d:.u(m gloves.” “Right over this way. Here you are, a fine warm pair for $2.” *“They’ll do. Wrap them up with the rest of the articles. It was -|awfully- good of you to help me think of all these thiogs and I want to tell you that I appreciate.it.” “Ot—that’s all in the business. “Glad todo it “old man.” Take good care of yourself and a Merry Chnstmas and a Happy New Year to’ you “The same to you, 'Gene. and ‘many of them. Goodbye.”' *Goodbye.’ Population of U. S. 93,402,151 Washington, D. C.—Dec. 10.— (Daily Pioneer Special Wire Ser- vice.)—The Census Bureau today announced the -total population of the United States as 93,402,151. This is an in&rease of 20.9 per ceat. {MAJOR" ELLIOTT RETIRES Col. W. P. Biddle Will be in Command Until Appointment is Made. Gebrze Frank Elliott, Major- telched the age limit. EUGENE BERMAN LEADS AGENT BRENTS WAITING FOR |NEARLY200 DANGEAT DEC[SION FROM BALLINGER ELKS GHARITY BALL Feature Social Event of the Year Breaks The City of Bemidji for Sixty Days e ““_..R “"':;’ Y ; At The Least. WOMEN WEAR PRETTY COSTUMES upon the docket for the final hear-, ng. - Judge M. A. Spooner and: Attorney | Decorations are of Elaborate Nature Ex~ E. E. McDonald and Special’Agents| ecative and Floor Committees Brents and Coggeshall }did not ar- Deserve Much Praise. rive in St Paul until noon, the keepers should ‘be 'made complain-|Northern Pacific trainfibeingRibadly delayed. The; conference, which was held in the office of United States District Attorney Houpt, did P not begin until after}.2 o’clock this at the Armory last evening, the Elks afternoon, _ It lasted not more than | Annual Charity Ball. As a success An event that has never been sur- assed as a social function was held _| the treaty of 1855 obtained so far|ting the Bemidji cases betore the |colors, purple and white. as it effects Bemidji. The case will apply only to Be- | this was agreed to bv the Bemidji midji andahe territory surround- |attorneys. can.” : ““Itfe just the: NihE T have 16 offet totake in any sleigh ride parties or' an hourand a half. it eclipsed all previous events of this Judge Spooner and Attorney|pature. Mcponald willireturn ‘to" Bemidjf The hall was elaborately decorat- tonight. Uaited States District Attorney ed, the entire space overhead being Houpt proposed the plan of get- covered with festooning in the Elk’s Six hand- United States Supreme Court and some deer heads adorned the walls and one large moose head was set at’ one end of the hall, with a deer head Immediately followmz the con- on cither side. ference, Special Agent Brents tele- - 5 S graphed Secretary;,Ballinger for in- curtained off with festooning in ap- structions relative to the twelve sa- | Propriate colors and arranged ex- loonsmow open in Bemidji as to|pressly for the convenience of the whethgr he wants them closed pend- Indies. Delightful punch was served, ing the 'suit .the latter part the 1ady i ‘cbarge of the _serving of the montb. LA The temporary - exutence of the doing: herself proud. twelve Bemidji saloons gnow open, |- depend upon the answer received fessor -Harry Masten, {nrnished ¥ < gbe music for .the - occasion, It fiag‘,__ ‘kind .of music that . mqges FEVER, ATTAGKS WIHSSH dancing a pleasure. About 100.couple danced to the strains of the orchestra music, over d well prepared floor, the condition of which exceeded that of any occasion in the past, Women wore dainty costumes, the A cozy corner was Tfldll’nmr However, Re- covers Frem Typhoid. Twice' tried on the chargeJof-as- |in motion to the ‘strains of sweet saultin the first degree .and with a music harmonizing with the hand- some decorations of the room. It was pronounced by many as the *“swellest thing” ever “pulled off” in of the county jail since last March, Bemidii. has now been suffering with a severe disagreement of the jury in both cases Frank Van Tassel, an inmate The executive committee, consist- attack of typhoid fever. ¢ ing of E. A. Schneider, C. H. Wood- " Van Tassel is presumed to have ward‘and A. L. Barker outdid them- contracted the fever through contact selves in the arrangement of this with persons who came to visit him |elaborate affair and deserve much at his cell in the county jail, and|credit for the pronounced success who were living ina house swhere | that it was. there was a severe case of typhoid. Tke floor committee conisting of VanTaskel is accused of having |Dr. G. M. Palmer, A. L. Barker, L assaulted John Lehner, an aged|George Hanson, C. H. Woodward, homesteader living near Tenstrike, | Fred LaFavar, G. A. Melges, S. T. on March 24, by beating him over | Stewart, Roy Lindsey, M. ]J. Brown the head with a _hatchet. In both|and A. N. Gould, left no wallflowers, of the trials heretofore held, |either among the men or women, Charles Scrutchin, Bemidji’s color- | while dancing was in progress. The ed attorney, who defended Van-|spirit of-the Elks organization was Tassel, made a strong impression | shown throughout the entire evening. ‘on the jury by calling attention to| Not only was the ball a success the fact that 1f Lehner had been |Socially, but it capped the chimax hit on the head as many times as|as-a financial success overall pre- he claimed, with the sharp end |vious.annual events given by the of the hatchet, his head would |B. P. O. E,, 1052, of Bemdji. have been literally chopped off, | The dance was given for a good over to-my room before 6 o’clock? Well, if you don’t haudle the Ide shirts-also! If you hlvg a plain white pluted bosom, size 16, just| wrap wrap halfa dozen with this package.” “All right, I'll have the suit and coat pressed and- the entire order delivered to your room at 6 o’clock. Do you think of anything else?”” *Not another thing,—oh, yes, I'll have to make the purchase of a pair of gloves. I buy Kieth's when I battle during the war with Spain; he. was an officer in the Marine Curns since Oct. 12, 1870” or over 40 years, of which 14 years were spent at sea. Geunl _Elliott has been Com- —mnd nt of the Marine Corps. since Oct. 3; 1903 and was commissioned to nui of Major-General from that | of Bn'pdwt-Genenl on May 131908 ‘Untilthe appoaintment by she Presi- dent bf the United States of a new Comlfiandlnt Colonel William P. Biddle, U. S. M, C.. is at the tiead of the a a\u of the Mlnne Corps. J : i g L , ‘ and he would have been killed, | cause and the response of Be- midji's best citizens is evidence Report of the Bemidji Public Library | of the faith placedin the ckaritable ; For November work done by the Elks organizat- Children Adult Non-Fiction, Fiction Tolal .. Cards Issued Childran i Adultoe oo o aei sceenees 21 | Exhibit car which is now in Ilizois. Readmg Room: attendance Books added: Ch)ldreu > ‘Adult, Masten’s Orchestra, led by Pro- | blending ot many pretty:colors all . If