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The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1900-08-09
TEN YEARS SAVING.

Lumber Cutting Contract Given 80
~1 Gov. ScofieId.
Marinette, Wis, Dec. 10 1t is re.
ported that Gov. Scofeld has pur-
chased a sawmill at Superior and
closed the contract with the Hines
Lumber Company Of Chicago to saw
300,OO0000 feet of pine. 1t is one Of
the largest saving contracts ever
given, and will take ten years to com
pIete.
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1900-08-09
Four Killed in n Eipbt

Louisville, KY, Dec. 15.-The Com
mercial has received by mail from its
correspondent at Whitesburg a story to
the effect taat four mountaineers were
killed near there In a fight among
themselves.
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1900-08-09
ROBBEs 'FEssEs UP."
And Puts Authorities ON the Trail
OF Train Robbers.

of Train Robbers. &
N Jefferson. Wis.,. Dec. 1T.-George Nc
Carroll who was arrested at Fond dui
Lac for assaulting and robbing the
Thoson family near Concord, has con-
fessed that he and Billy Bennett, his
partner, are guilty Of tile assault, and
in addition to that has admitted that
he is well acquainted with the gang
who held up the Northwestern limited
train near De Kalb, ILL.,, on Oct. 13, and
for whose arrest a reward Of St. 900 has
been offered. Young McCarroll has
furnished an excellent description Of
all of them. in addition to their names,
and has also told the sheriff where
they said they We're going from Fond
du Lac. The robbers are said to have
plenty OF money.
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1900-08-09
Wireless Tefegrnphy.

Milwaukee. Dec. 10. Negotiations
have begun for the installation of the
Johnson Fortier system Of wireless
biography in connection with the
steamship lines plying nightly between
Chicago and Milwaukee.
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1900-08-09
Relieved to BE Lost.

San Francisco, Dee. .15.-The French
ship Louis Pasteur, now out l31 days
from Limerick for this port, is believed
to have been lost. She is known to
have been in fearful storm with the
ship Blanca, which was lost.
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1900-08-09
Received Fatal Injuries,

Milwaukee, Dec. 17.--Word has been
received here that Frederick Earring
of this city, chief of telegraphic con.
struction and brother Of A. j. Earling.
president Of the Chicago, Milwaukee &
st. Paul railroad. had been badly
crushed IN fall beneath the wheels Of
n work train at Nemaha, Iowa, and died
from his injuries later.
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1900-08-09

NOW REALIZE THE MAGNITUDE or
THE TASK BEFORE THEM.

Baron Roberts Ordered to south
Africa as COMMUNICATIVE Chief,
With Lord INitchner as Chief-of-
staR-BuIler VIII he Kept Busy
III NataI-AIi the Remaining Por-
tions OF the Army Reserve Called
Out Militia RattaIions Will BE
Allowed to Volunteer for Service
Outside of the Kingdom Strong
FORGE Of Volunteers VIII BE Emu
played.
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1900-08-09
Block Destroycd Inv E;r.

Erie. Pa, Dec. 19.-The Penn block,
at the corner of Eighth and State
streets. the very center of the business
portion of the city, was destroyed by
fire The individual losses are about
$4,000; on building, $4,000.
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1900-08-09
Killed by n Switch Engine

st. Paul, Dec. 1o-Fcliciano Dire,
an Italian laborer. was run down by
an Omaha switch engine in the yards
near De Soto street and instantly
Killed His right hand was mangled.
right ankle broken and skull fractured.
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1900-08-09
Swept by n Cyclone

Mozambique, Portuguese East Af-
RIGA. Dec. 19.-The island was swept
yesterday by a terrible cyclone which
did immense damage. destroying many
houses in Mozambique.
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1900-08-09
A Railroad Mortgage

Fort Smith, Ark, Dec. 1T.-Tlc st.
Louis d Iron Mountain Railroad COM
pany has filed n mortgage in this coun
ty for 100000 coo in favor of the Met.
ropoiitan Trust Company Of New York.
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1900-08-09
RnaisIennn Rairneff

saltwater, Mimi, Dec. 19.-The resi-
dcnee Of Mrs. Mary J. La Furgey, on
Everett street. was destroyed by fire
Saturday morning, with loss to the
building and contents amounting to
$1,000.
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1900-08-09
Smelling LadysmitI,.

Frere Camp, Natal. Dec. Is. - The
Beers are still Smelling Ladysmith. The
heat is terrific. II
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1900-08-09
Result of British Reverses.

Storkstrom. Dec. 19.-As a result OF
the British reverses the whole country
northward is in rebellion. The natives
there, as well as those in Basutoland
are said to be much disturbed and
losing heart respecting the strength of
the British T@
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1900-08-09

Washington, Dec. 1G. The closing
day Of the general debate on the finan-
cial bill proved to be one Of exceptional
interest. At the outset a sharp person
al co1loquoy occurred between Rep
resentatiyes Wheeler and Berry of
Kentucky over the recent Kentucky
election and the charges growing out
of it. Considerable feeling was shown.
Mr.. Bailey Of Texas. until recently the
Democratic floor leader, received close
attention In an hours speech vigorous
ly expressing the Democratic views.
In marked contrast with Mr.. Bailey's
utteranccs, Mr.. Scudder of New York,
who followed him, announced that as Il
Democrat he believed in the gold
standard and would vote for it. Mr..
Payne Of New York. Mr. Morris OF
Minnesota and Mr.. Dalzeli also spoke
during the day. Debate until the Eve
minute rule occurs to-day.
At the evening session Mr. Clayton,
DEM, Of New York. announced his in
tention to vote for the financial bill. In
response to unfavorable references
which had been made to gold Demo-
Gratis. Mr.. Clayton said there were
many Of that belief in New York, and
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-21
DELAYED IN TRANSIT.
New Hello Company Embarrassed by
Non-Arrival of Apparatus.

New Hello Company Embarrassed by
Non-Arrival of Apparatus.
The Mississippi Valley Telephone system
is at last an actual reality. According
to the company's promise, some of the
phones were in working order Friday,
and those patrons whose telephone are
"cut in" as Manager G. d. Sheibley ex-
presses it, can now communicate with
each other over the new line. Only lO0
telephones are in use at present. Had not
parts of the apparatus intended for the
switchboard been delayed In transit from
Chicago, Manager Sheibley says at least
800 phones would be in operation today.
The delayed apparatus will arrive here
the first part of this week, 1t Is said, and
within thirty days the company expects
to have fully 1900 phones in good work
ing order. Already there are three oper-
ators engaged at the central office In the
Phoenix building, and others will be en-
ployed as rapidly as the connections are
made.
Manager Sheibley is highly gratified, he
saws. over the reports that have been
made to him by subscribers who have al
readv used their phones. He says many
have called him up to congratulate MIN
rnon the excellence Of the service. one
of the virtues claimed by the new COM
panv Is the distinctiveness of converse
ton over their wires, as 1t is SAID each
connection is made separately, thus avoid
ing wires crossed or other person cutting
in on the line.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-21
RAY OF HOPE FOR PARK
SIX MONTHS MAY BE CUT OFF HIS
SENTENCE If THE ATTORNEY
GENERAL ASSENTS
MAY BE PARoLED IN SPRING
Lawyer who Was Sent to saltwater
for Receiving Stolen Property
Was the Most Fortunate of all the
PIeaders Before the State Board
of PardOns Yesterday After
noon.

A special meeting of the state board
of pardons was held yesterday, but III
the absence of Attorney General Doug
las, there was no final action on the
cases considered.
David F. PEBBLES appeared for Thomas
Kennedy, who was sentenced by judge
Kelly for grand larceny in the second
degree. The sentence imposed was on
the reformatory plan and Mr.. PEBBLES
contended that Kennedy should be
paroIed. Mr.. PEBBLES stated that he
thought there was doubt as to Kennedy's
guilt, and it was never conclusively
proven that the man who lost the money
had over $40. Mrs. Kennedy had, since
her husbands Incarceration, worked as
while going to school.
The application of Carl III. Park, sen
fenced for two years and half for re-
ceiving stolen property, was taken up
and III. c. James appeared for the ap-
plicant,. Park was, according to letter
from Judge Kelly, man Of fine educa-
ton and had evidently moved In good So
ciety He married his colored house.
keeper after his people broke up house.
keeping, and it was for the woman's mis-
deeds that he is suffering. Attorney
James stated that he believed the man $
conviction was largely due to the pre1u-
Gice against the alliance of the white
and black and as the Indictment against
the woman did not hold, he believed that
Park should be liberated. Judge Start
inquired of Mr. James if he knew Of any
way to make the woman take Parks
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-21

The above map has been carefully
compiled from United States documents
by The Peruna Medicine Company, of
Columbus, Ohio The figures were taken
from the latest mortal. statistics pub
lished by the government and entirely
agree with the archives kept at The
Hartman Sanitarium.
The map is made in four shades The
lightest shade shows the States which
have the lowest per cent of deaths due
to catarrhal diseases. In these States
very close to AZ per cent of all deaths
in 1880 were due to catarrhal diseases.
That is to say, over four out of every
ten deaths were from catarrhal affec-
tons.
In the States of next darker, shade the
per cent. varies from AZ to 49, In the
next darker shade, 40 to 4S per cent. Of
the whole number of deaths resulted
from catarrhal diseases. In the darkest
shade we have indicated the States in
which over SO per cent, or one-half or
more, OF all the deaths were directly
traceable to catarrh as. the cause.
This is an appalling state of affairs.
This nation has got to confront the fact
that catarrh has become "a national
curse. Catarrhal diseases threaten the
life Of our people. Over one-half of the
people suffer from some form or degree
of catarrh Fully thirty-five million peo-
pie are personally interested in the dis
covery of radical catarrhe cure.
Hon. Dan. "A. Grosvenor, of the we'll
known Ohio family, in a letter written
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-21
RuMoR NOT CONFIRMED.
Redwood County Is Excited Over
the Supposed Confession.

Redwood county is Exclteu over
the Supposed Confession.
REDWOOD FALLS, Mimi, jan 90
Citizens of Lyon and Redwood counties,
including q number of officials, are TAX
Ing steps to unravel the mystery involved
in the alleged confession Of Eli Slower
that he was the real murderer of Moses
Lufkin, and 1t seems certain some i'm
portant facts will be brought out in the
course of few days. 1t is not known
exactly where in California Slower died,
but efforts will be made to get all the
data and enter into communication with
responsible. parties.
- 1t is said the sentiment at Lamberton
and Tracy, where the facts Of the murder
md the trial and execution of Rose are
Well known, is that the Slower confess
sion is likely to prove true. Yesterday
afternoon son of Slower went to Bel
view, this county, and notified a sister
in-law. who was teaching school in Cole
township, of the rumors Both were
considerably agitated, and the school was
1t once dismissed.
Attorney F. S. Brown. Of Tracy, who
WAS Roses attorney, telephoned this
live regarding the confession, but that he
had heard rumors of such confession
during the past two weeks Other adj
vices from Tracy state that there is
something In the deathbed confession,
ard that such telegram was received
- by Slovers relatives, who now commune
very closely and positively refuse to
talk on the subject.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-21
POULTRY SHOW PREPARATIONS
They Are Making Excellent Progress
These Days.

1neSc OAyss
Leslie Parlin, poultry fancier of this
city, is In Chicago. When Mr.. Parlin goes
abroad, and he frequently does, he is in
variably accompanied by a few choice
specimens of his favorite brand in chick
ens-the Buff Cochin. Mr.. Parlin usually
returns with the equivalent of his birds
in cash, a certificate of Cochin character
in gaudy ribbons, score cards, favorable
mentions" etc, innumerabfe secured at
various chicken shows For there is sure
to be a chicken show In the city Mr.. Par
lin favors with a visit. To Chicago Mr..
Parlin took some half-dozen of the fluff
fest, biggest Cochins his yards contained
for exhibition in the National Fanciers
fourth annual exhibition, which opens in
that city Jan o. If the appearance of
tie Parlin birds in the Chicago show Is
rot rewarded by substantial cash prem
iums, numerous ribbons and much admir-
alton, it will be a surprise to the poultry
experts who know the duality OF Mr..
Parlins Cochins.
Minnesota breeders seem to have awak-
ened to the fact that it pays to send
birds to outside shows, and almost every
exhibit held this season in the Western
circuit has had entries from Minnesota
Thus the attention of poultrymen
throughout the country has been attract
ed to the fourteenth annual exhibition OF
the Minnesota State Poultry association
to be held in st. Paul Feb. S to 10, in
elusive, and their presence in this city
next month is assured. The rich prem
ium list, aggregating more than $1,000, has
proved an inducement to poultrymen to
come to the local show.
Believing that the pet stock department
will be Of special interest to the children,
the officers of the poultry association will
make the last day of the show chill
Gren's day." when the youngsters will be
invited to inspect the cats and rats, rab-
bits hares and other pets which will be
exhibited at the chicken show.
The officers of the poultry association
will meet exhibitors and others interested
Monday evening at Room 5, Davidson
black
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-21
FOR TRANsvAAL RED CROSS.

sV descriptions Now Aggregate $40
in This City and Vicinity.
The subscriptions to the Transvaal and
Orange Free State Red Cross fund, col
lections by Theodore F. Koch, total
s419.65, of which $S71. Go were previously re-
The latest subscriptions of 81 and up
wards are those Of
Fritz Koch, $3.50; vereinegung Won
MINI, 81; Ole Hartwick, Granite Falls,
sa5O: Charles Kenning, Osceola, 81; Willy
Koch. st. Paul, $175; Sohnen Mitglieder.
Sheehy. st. Paul, 81; H. Rafbruch, St.
paul. SIS; Lorentz Lorentzen, Fort Ran
son N. D., 81; employees Great Northern
sbons $40 is; Christi and Rashick, S.; G..
P. Fredrichs, st. Paul; S.; Moen &
Grandrud, Sunburgh, 81; Charles Maresch,
81: Mayor Johnson, Faribault, 1925.
The Volkzeitung collections amount to
s1244O, of which s1OS.so were previously
renorted. One dollar and upwards : sub
An old fcrty-eighter, 81; c., Micko, 81;
Mr.. Kaye, 81; F. George, Sl25; Pastor
Steiner, Jordan. So: G. H. Battle. Wyom-
ing, Mimi, 81.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-21
NO STATE FUNNIEST.
German Athletes Decide to FOrego
Their Midsummer Meeting.

Their Midsummer Meeting.
The thirty-fourth annual convention or
the Turner's, Of Minnesota, opened yes
terday afternoon at the rooms of the st.
Paul Turnverein, with twenty delegates
present besides the state offcers-Presl-
dent Henry Hadlich, Vice President Ju-
Illus Perlt, Recording Secretary Joseph
Benesch and State Turnward c. ]. Her
man, all of st. Paul.
The convention will consume two days
in it's deliberations and the delegates
present are: William Pfaender, Franz
Burg, Ed Petry and j. Schneider, OF new
Ulm; Paul Thill, H Koerner and L.
Kuettner OF the West st. Paul Turn
verein; w Mueller, P. H. Middents, IL
Schlichting and K. Theirs, of the st. Paul
Turnverein; H Mueller, of Osseo: r.
Werner, Of Wahpeton, and John Speiser
and John Langenecker, of the ST An
thony Turnverein. P. H. Middents pre-
sided.
The afternoon session was occupied
with the routine work of organlzatlon'
and committees were appointed on reso-
lutions, gymnastic work and literary
work.
At the business session held last even
ing New Ulm was given the honor OF
selecting the next board of directors,
and the New Ulm Post was made the
official paper of the state organization.
1t was decided to hold no annual stare
funniest this year, but active turner's VIII
be urged to attend the national t'lrnfest'
which will be held at philadelphia, June
20 to 26 This event will occur at the
same time as the national convention ana,
as the occasion will the fiftieth ami
versary of the founding of the national
association, a large attendance Is ex-
pected.
The report of the treasurer. A. j.
Krank. showed the finances to be in ,ex-
cellent condition. resolution was
passed directing the organization OF
classes in all turner societies for the
training of active turner's to assist teach
ers of physical culture. The business SEES
sion will be resumed at 10 o'clock this
morning, when delegates to the national
convention at Philadelphia will be elected
When the business session is resumed
today new board Of directors will be
elected, and a delegate chosen to the
national convention, to be held at Phila-
delphia in June. In the afternoon there
will be an exhibition Of gymnastic eXer-
cises, in which active turner's from all
over the state will participate, under the
direction of Prof. Herman. At the close
supper will be served by the ladies, and
in the evening there will be an informal
entertainment and hop.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-21
ARRANGING THE OFFICES.
Subdivision of Upper Floors of tn.
New Federal Building.

Subdivision of Upper Floors of the
New Federal Building.
Assignments of space on the upper
floors of the new federal building have
been made IS follows:
Second floor, fronting on the park, col
lector of customs and deputies.
Washington street side, collector of in
ternal revenue and deputies.
Market street side, secret service off,
GERS, stamp clerk, city deputy and gaug-
ers of the internal revenue department,
and special agent of the treasury depart
ment.
Third floor, on the park size, United
States district attorney, marshars pri-
vate office and judge of the United States
district court.
Washington street side, deputy Yar-
shals clerk United States circuit court
Market street side, United States dis
trict court room and attorneys room.
Fourth floor, on park side, jury room,
librarians office, chambers of the judges
of the United States circuit court of ap-
peals.
Market street side, law library and
conference room for the judges.
Space which will be available in the
annex has not been assigned.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-21

Washington, D. c., says: 1.-THE sample
bottle of Peruna sent to my husband
came when 1 was suffering from a cold,
and l used 1t with good results
Mrs. Gridley, mother of Capt. Gridley,
who was in command of Dewey's flagship,
Olympia, at the destruction of the Span
ish fleet at Manila, says of our remedy,
Peruna:
"At the solicitation of friend / used
Peruna and can truthfully say 1t is a
grand tonic and Is a woman's friend, and
should be used in every household After
new person" Ann E. Gridley.
Mrs. G. Briggs, of Minneapolis Mimi,
Treasurer and Conductor William Downs
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-21
DEAD AT HOT SPRINGS.
Patrick F. Kennedy, who Went

Patrick r. Kennedy, Who Went
There to Recuperate, Passes Away.
A telegram from Hot Springs, Ark, yes
terday announced the death at that point
of Patrick F. Kennedy, of this city. The
deceased was twentysix years of age
and for the past three years has been
employed as a fireman on the Chicago
Great Western railroad. He was unmar-
ried and has three sisters living in St.
Paul. He went south month ago for
the benefit of his health. Thomas Phil
lips, a, cousin of the deceased. left last
evening for Hot Springs, and will bring
back the remains to ST. Paul for burial.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-21

cago ILL.,, writes in
regard to Peruna: 81 was affected with
catarrh for seven years. l tried many
remedies without any profit. My catarrh
was located mainly in the head I ap-
piled to several doctors, but they were
not, able to cure me.
"I learned of the medicine, Peruna,
through a medical pamphlet. I can
warmly praise Peruna as certain rem
edy. 1t has been three years since | was
cured, and I consider my cure lasting.
1T crave to express, for the benefit of
the public, my experience with the re-
nowned catarrh medicine, Peruna. took
1t for seventeen weeks and am now
completely cured. 1t cures when all 9TH
ers fall
Hon. W. v. Sullivan United States
Senator from Mississippi, in letter re-
Gently written to DR.. Hartman, says the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-21
Peruna Restores 100000 Catanh Victims Each Year

place at the prison. Parks previous good
character should, Mr.. James thought,
commend him to the board 1t was
agreed between iGov. Lind and Judge
Start, that with the attorney general
consenting, that Parks sentence would
be committed from two and half to
TWO years, thus making him eligible to
parole in the spring.
Jared How asked for a Communication of
sentence for Nelson Momberger, alias
Thomas Martin, sent up from Mower
county, for two years on the charge CT
grand larceny.
The case of a young man named Wy
man, sent UP on a cumulative sentence
of fifteen years for grand larceny was
laid over.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-21

1t has been a year and a half since l
was cured, and 1 consider my case dura-
BILE. 1 desire to announce, for the bene-
fit of the public, my experience with the
famous catarrh remedy, Peruna. I was
afflicted with catarrh for five years. My
catarrh was chiefly located in the stom-
ach."
The women recommend Peruna also.
thankful women prominent in society and
business who use Peruna:
Mrs. Jane Gift, of Hubbardsville, Ohio,
writes: IT think I would have been
dead long ago had 1t not been for Peruna.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-21
FINE ARTS DANCING PARTY

Informal Reception Mt the Moore
Building Last Evening.
The students of the st. Paul School Of
Fine Arts gave an informal reception
and dancing party last evening at the
studio in the Moore building. The rooms
were decorated with palms and cut flow
ers. The Williams orchestra played dur
ing the evening. Mr.. Comins, director Of
the school, and several members of the
board of managers, including Mrs.
George Metcalf Mrs. Olmstead Mrs.
Herbert Davis and Mrs. Davis, assisted
in receiving. The following pupils of
the school looked after the guests: Miss
Peyton, Miss Ellis, Miss Ferrens, Percy
Cation and F. j. Van Sloan.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-21
STEAM PIPE BURST.
George M. McGeary Badly Sca1ded
at Minnesota Club.


George M. McGeary, a contractor for
steam heating systems with offices at 156
East Third street, was badly scalded
while repairing a defect in the steam
pipes at the Minnesota club yesterday
morning. While McGeary was Tightening
a trap in the pipe the trap suddenly burst
and a volume of steam and scalding wa
ter poured over him. The water was
thrown into his face and saturated his
clothing. His most serious injuries are
to his face and the left arm. His condi-
ton is not believed to be dangerous
The pipe in the club laundry was leak
ing and McGeary was requested to send a
plumber to fix it. He went to inspect the
defect and while doing so was scalded.
He was taken to the city hospital, where
his injuries were dressed, after which he
was removed to St. Luke's, where he is
under the care of DR.. Wheaton.
McGeary lives with his wife and two
sons at 800 Yankee street.