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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-05-12
= BUYS BLOCK OF DULUTH REALTY.
D. B. MCD0nid Purchases Clark Block
and viii Build Big New Structure.

The Clark block 81, and % West
Superior street, has been sold by
the Clarfs of Philadelphia to D. B.
Mcdonald, OF the firm of Cole & Nc
Donald, mining drill operators.
The consideration is $4,000.
The block is to be torn down to
give place to new and modern
brick and stone structure for which
Mr.. Mcdonald is now having the
plans prepared. The new building
will occupy the full size of the lot,
5Ox14O feet, and will be either two or
three stories high. The entire
building has already been leased
for dry goods store, by a Duluth
party. The deal was made through
the office of c. H. Graves & Co.,
who have represented the Clark in
terest for years.
The Clark block is now occupied
by news and cigar stand and a
saloon. The second floor contains
hall. The building has a stone
front and was erected by the Clark
interests in 1873 At the time it was
built it WAS the most pretenious
structure in the city. The building
was designed for bank on the
ground floor and was for a time
used for this purpose.
The tentants of the block have
been notified that they must vacate
by July 1st. After the work of raz-
ing the old business landmark will
be begun.
Work on the Hunter block, at
First avenue west and Superior
street, which is to be remodeled,
will be begun soon. This building
is to be occupied as dry goods
store by Superior merchant. The
tenants have all left the building
with the exception of one, and he
will socn be out.-News Tribune.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-05-12
Appointed Deputy County Attorney

AT the meeting of the board of
county commissioners on Saturday
last Otto A. Poirier, city attorney,
was elected as deputy county attor-
ney for the ranges, receiving five
votes for the position.
The position pays 1000 per year,
and Mr. Poirier receives the con-
|gratulations of many Virginia
friends upon his success in landing
the plum, which was sought by no
less than three range attorneys.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-05-12
COUNCIL MEETS AGAIN TONIGHT.
9 Purpose of Appointing Appraisers
for liqht and Water Plant.

TN Purpose OF Appointing Appraisers
& for Light and Water Plant.
At the adjourned regular meet
inn of the city council on Tuesday
evfning that body took action on
thy proposition of City Engineer
Lamont, submitted at prior meet
ing, to furnish plans and specifica-
tlons for a sewer system covering
bl9cks, 10, II, IL and 13, in the north
western portion of the city, and
of4ered same made that work on
ting sewerage system for this sec-
tlon of the city may be started at an
eaIly date.
4 request from Messrs. Stein &
|ORourke for permit to erect two
story brick on lot of block II, ad
joining their present business block
on the east, was granted. The new
Building will be 25x80 feet, and work
onthe structure will be commenced
at once.
Mayor Fay submitted the appoint
ndant of c. NJ. Jackson as special
Police, for the purpose of enforcing
thf impounding ordinance. This
appointment will be confirmed and
M. Jackson will enter upon the
dftcharge of his duties today.
nhe proposition for the sale of
the franchise and plant of the
light & Water Co. to the city was
bfpught up and discussed at
laNgth, but the absence from the
mfeting of President Coffey and
Alderman George caused a recon-
mfndation from the mayor that
d3tinite action in the matter be
withheld until full meeting of
TIE board was present, it being con-
sifered question of importance
dAmanding voice of all members.
III consideration of this recon-
nlfndation the meeting was again
adjourned until this evening, at
which time it is hoped a full coun-
II may be present.
IFhe proposition from the com.
phny was for the sale of the plant
al a stipulated price of $4,000, but
tie company had authorized Mayor
hy to state that the appointment
III a board of appraisers for the
Phnt would be acceptable, one to
avappointed by; the city, one by
:thez Company and: third
chosen by these two. The city's
representative on such board
will doubtless be appointed at the
meeting this evening, the name of
City Engineer Lamont being spoken
of as most competent man to full
fill the duties.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-05-12
Dirt is Now FIyinu.

T. B. Walker, of Superior, resident
engineer of the Mesaba branch of
the Eastern Minnesota railway, was
in the city Tuesday, an attendant
at the meeting of the city council
on that date. Mr.. Walkers visit to
the city was for the purpose of
starting the work on the extension
of the line into the city, on which
work commenced yesterday, a crew
of about 100 men coming in the day
before.
The work will be prosecuted as
rapidly as possible, and it is the
expectation of the company to be
running trains into the city by
July 1st. Plans for a commodious
depot, 3Ox88, have been submitted,
to be located near the north end of
Central avenue. and the company
will endeavor to merit greater To-
cal patronage than has been &C.
corded them in the past.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-05-12
Lakes Are Not Contaminated.

According to reports submitted
to the state board of health by r. B.
Dole, of Washington, D. c., govern.
ment inspector, the water supply
on the iron ranges is good, the
lakes and streams of northern St.
Louis and Itasca counties being
found by examination to be uncon-
taminated.
This repart will be of4special in
terest to users of what is supposed
to be pure spring water, although
occasionally dose of lake water
finds it's way into the mains,
without warning. e
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-05-12
Chestnut Street Buildiaq Notes.

@Ifioeefectiousefsasov Of sasovosaaasaa.s
new" blocks on Chestnut street the
present season is assured. and
work ON some will commence
at once
Contractor Grande will erect
new 25x80 building for Stein &
O'Rourke, adjoining their present
business block on the east, on
which work was commenced ves.
terday.
NJ. O. Haugner, of Haugner-
Larson Co., Superior, who had the
city hall contract, has contract for
the erection of a 48x7O one story
solid brick block on lots re-
Gently purchased by Adam Kirst,
of Duluth, at the corner of Chest
nut and Cleveland, and will COM
mence work on the same at an early
| date. 1t is understood this build
ing, when complete, will be oc-
cupied by dry goods store.
Ed. Finch has plans drawn for
three story solid brick structure, to
be erected on his lot at the corner
of Chestnut and Wyoming.
Chas. Johnson has plans and
specifications drawn up for the
erection of a one story brick. The
building will be located on the lot
adjoining the Engel market on the
| west.
Messrs. Whitman and Poole, of
Eveleth, who own the former Torn
quist lots adjoining the Mesberg
block, will erect a handsome two
story solid, brick during the season.
Albert Olson, who excavated for
double block on his lots near the
postoffice corner last fall, will build
soon.
Johnson & Nelson, who recently
purchased the lot adjoining the
Enterprise building on the west,
will build during the summer.
In addition to these blocks which
are assured there are others talked
| of, while several of the blocks
| along the street will undergo re-
pairs and substantial additions.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-05-12
Chemical Engine Arrives.

The new chemical engine ordered
by the city arrived on Friday last.
While the new equipment is CON-
pact little piece of machinery it is
guaranteed to do the business, and
is an addition to the local fire fight
ing equipment which has been
needed in this city for years.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-05-12
Munger Chosen as General Manauer.

c. H. Munger, general manager
of the mining interests of the Pick
ands-Mather Co. Lake Superior
properties, has been appointed to
a like position for the Sunday Lake
and Brotherton mines on the Co.
gebic, secured a week ago by the
steel corporation.
Mr.. Munger is recognized as one
of the best posted mining men on
the ranges. He will assue the du-
ties of his new position at once.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-05-12
Closed for Reoajrs.

The huge mill of the Virginia
Lumber Co., closed on Saturday
last, to remain closed while under.
going repairs for about three
weeks. The mill has made pheno-
menal cut during the past year,
and will be greatly improved.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-05-12
4 PRETTY CHURCH WEDDING.
Fred w. Anderson and Miss J0l1annt
Anderson United IN Marriage.

Anderson United in Marriage.
A happy occasion was the beauti-
full church wedding of Miss
Johanna Anderson, of this city, to
Mr.. Fred William Anderson, of
Buhl, at the Swedish Lutheran
edifice on Wednesday evening,
many friends of the contracting
parties assembling to witness the
impressive ceremony uniting these
two popular young people for life.
The church was beautifully de-
corated with festoons of ground
pine. potted plants and white car
nations. The bridal party entered
the auditorium promptly at 8:15, the
bride gowned in a beautiful cretion
of white crepe de chene over taf-
feta, with real lace and pearl trim
mings carrying shower boquet of
brides roses and wearing a veil
fastened with cluster pin Of
pearls, leaning upon the arm of her
father, being preceded by Miss
Annie Anderson, a sister of the
bride, as bridesmaid, gowned in
blue and white organdie and carry
ing pink roses, and Misses Annie
Nelson and Ray Smith as maids of
honor, daintily attired in organdie
gowns and picture hats, little
Misses Edna Rossom and Blanche
Gustafson acting as flower girls.
The groom was attended by J. A
Stein as best man, while Arthur
Talboys, of Eveleth, and H. J.
George acted as ushers, the bridal
party advancing to position
beneath an arch and floral bell OF
maiden hair fern and carnations.
Immediately preceding the ser
vice, performed by Rev. P. o. Han
son, Mrs. ]. O. Shadbolt and Miss
Thompson sang any True Love
Hath My Heart" the bridal party
leaving the church at the close Of
the ceremony to an instrumental
selection rendered by Miss Sterile
At the conclusion of the cere
mony the bridal party repaired tc
the home of the bride, which was
daintily decorated with festoons Of
fern and cut flowers, where an in
formal reception was rendered the
immediate friends. of the bride anl
fgroomsandW where they we're the 1i'e re
cipients of many congratulations
and we'll wishes. A dainty luncheon
was served and an hour of pleasure
enjoyed by all present.
! The bride presented each of he,
maids with cross of gold, while
Miss Ray Smith caught the
brides bouquet. Many attendants
were present from outside the
city, among the number being Mr.
A. N. Anderson, William and Johr
Anderson, Mr.. and Mrs. George c
Smith and Misses Florence anc
Lianda Beach, of Mt. Iron, Mrs
Fred Speechley, of Cloquet, Miss
Alma Johnson, of Duluth, and Nh
c. A. Munroe of Two Harbors.
Many beautiful and costly pres
ents were received by the happy
lyoung couple, who drove to Eve
leth at the close of the ceremonies
and took the morning train for thu
Twin Cities and Chicago. They
will be AT Home after June 1st a
Buhl, where the groom is engaged
in business.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-05-12
1weaty Get Chunks of Sans Domain

Twenty homesteaders and timber
and stone claimants proved up this
week before L. S. Commissioners
Poirier in this city. Of the number
OF claimants majority were home
steaders in the Pike River district,
eight miles to the northeast of the
city. In this district upwards OF
two hundred families are located
and the fact that better road be.
! tween Virginia and the settlement
is not had is shame. The settle.
ment is also entitled to a better
mail service than is accorded it al
present.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-05-12
Duluth Nine Beuios S(,iomeots.

Tracks to the Duluth mine, BIZ
wabik, have been completed, and
season shipments from that prop.
erty were commenced a week ago.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-09-20
Should Fix Sidewalks.

Considerable complaint has
been heard of late about the CON
dition of the sidewalks along the
north side of Third street. A
stone walk, constructed accord
ing to the established sidewalk
grade, has been placed in front
of the buildings in the middle Of
the block, and this walk is about
a foot higher than the walk on
each side. AS a result several
persons have stumbled while
passing the high walk, although
no one has sustained any serious
injury. A damage suit against
the city might result if the con-
sequences of a fall sustained by
stumbling over the walk proved
to be serious.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-09-20


A complete synopsis of the
proposed charter is given to the
public for the first time today.
We believe this is a matter in
which every citizen of the city is
vitality interested. The synopsis
gives in abbreviated form every
thing that is found in the chart
er. By little study every per-
son may inform himself of the
exact character of the govern
ment proposed for Bemidji.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-09-20

A matter of so much moment
deserves the earnest consideras
ton of all. Let US not believe
what somebody else tells US, but
let US study the proposed, chart
er for ourselves and decide for
ourselves whether it will give
Bemidii good form of govern
ment or not. II after careful
consideration Of the charter we
believe that it will not better the
present form of government, let
us vote it down; if our own in
vestigations show US that it will
give US more voice in the man
agement of public affairs, as well
as greater economy of admins
tration, let us cast our votes for
it.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-09-20

PUBLIC LIBRARY = Omen
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sat
urdays, 2:30 to 6p. ID. Thurs
day z to 8 p. m. also. Ii
hrary in basement of court
House. Mrs. B. r. Ryan, Ii
brarian.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-09-20

Shall Benidji Become a
City?
In THIS issue the Pioneer pre-
sents a complete synopsis of the
proposed charter by the adop-
ton of which Bemidji may be.
come a city. The charter has
been prepared by the charter
commission consisting Of fifteen
representative citizens of Be-
midi and the village council has
set Tuesday, September 26, as
the day upon which the people Of
the city shall vote upon the
adoption or rejection of the
charter, upon the organization of
Bemidji as city or the continu-
ing it as village.
The population of Bemidji is
$500 and with the village of Ny.
more 1927. That it is time that
Bepidji was organized as a city
no one has yet disputed. All
have agreed that organization as
city is urgently needed. There
are several reasons why city or
ganization is demanded, chief
among these being the fact that
city organization, for places the
size of Bemidji, have invariably
proved the more economical
mode of administration, and the
further fact that by city organi-
zation the people of the city are
better represented and have
more voice in the management of
their own affairs, each ward of
the city being entitled to an
equal number of represen tatives.
The proposal to organize as a
city, and to that end to adopt a
home rule charter, which may
be amended at any time as the
people of the city see fit, is how
ever, met at once with violent op-
position on the part of those who
fear that their positions under
the city admins tration will there
by be endangered and by those
who fear that their grip upon
the political control of the city
will be lost. Before the terms
of the proposed charter were
known, the moment in fact that
the charter commission held its
first meeting to consider whether
a charter should be drafted, the
News and the Sentinel both is
sued with violent denunciations
of tho proposal to make Bemidj
a city. If these newspapers and
the faction which supports them
are so anxious to prevent the
people of Bemidji from even con.
sidering a home rule charter and
the organization of the town as q
city does it not seem that they
must have purposes of their
own to subserve thereby? Al
the people SO ignorant, so unwise
that they should not be allowed
to consider these matters which
so nearly affect them? Are the
News and Sentinel so omniscient
that the people should blindly
leave all pu bile business to then
to be done with as they and their
friends see fit?
A complete synopsis OF the
proposed charter is given to the
public for the first time today
We believe this is matter il
al
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-09-20

FOR SALE Rubber stamps.
The Pioneer will procure any
kind of a rubber stamp for.
YOU on short notice.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-09-20

WANTED For U. S. army able
bodied, unmarried men be-
tween ages of 81 and IS, citi-
zens Of United States, Of
good character and temperate
habits, who can speak, read
and write English. For in
formation apply to Recruiting
OHcer, Miles block, Bemidji.
Minnesota.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-09-20

WANTED Cook and chamber
maid at once at the Lakeshore
hotel.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-09-20
MISCELLANEOUS.

A. D. STEPHENS, Crooks
ton, Mimi, about the new
towns of Holt, Middle River,
Strathcona and Grenbush on
the Thief River Falls extension.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-09-20
Lost and Found.
LOST Opportunities for profit
when you neglect the Pioneer
want colu INNS.

an equal sum per front foot. Provision is
m AIDE against the obstruction of streets, pill
Ing OF Snow on street. ETC.. and for the plat
ting OF lands. and acceptance of plats
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-09-20
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Satisfied for One Cent A Word
FOB SALE.

FOR SALE Magnificent moose
head, mounted; will be sold
cheap Inc uire at this Office.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-09-20
HELP WANTED.

WANlED-Girl for general
homework. Alb America Ave.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-09-20

WANTED Dining room girl at
Brannon Hotel, at Northome.
Good wages. Call phone No.
203 before tomorrow evening.
Arizona republican., 1905-01-27
NEED OF APROTECTORATE
Trouble Breaks Out in San Domingo
 Afresh

New Orleans, La, Jan. 26.-A Plea yune special from Panama says: Con siderable excitement has been created on the isthmus by the receipt of orders by the converted cruiser Dixie to pro- ceed at once to the Island of San Do- mingo, where it was reported that fighting had broken out in the streets and become so general that the assis- tance of 500 marines quartered on Elm piTe Hill are considered absolutely nec- cssary by the United States.
 This cabled order reached the Dixie late yesterday evening and at once a message was sent to the Empire Hill where Col. Wood had also received similar orders. These orders were for Col Wood to proceed at once to Colon, with all his force, leaving only a small detachment to guard the quartermas- ter's stores on the hill
 Early this morning orders were giv- en to break camp. The battalion of marines at Empire Hill have only been in camp q few weeks. having been brought down to relieve the 600 men who had for fifteen months looked after American interests during the exciting times when the republic of Panama was being created. About four weeks ago the Prairie carried back to Amer
Arizona republican., 1905-01-27
THE MOSCOW SITUATION.
No Disturbances But the Strike Is
 Not Over.

Moscow, Jan. 26.-The day passed with complete quiet, the strikers gen orally remaining quietly indoors and not visiting the heart of the city. The Tvrskaia and other principal thorough fares have resumed their normal ap- pearance. Several mills are reported to have offered an increase of wages to their employees
 The Associated Press correspondent visited the industrial district today and found that no factories were in Oper- ation in the whole region south of the river with the exception of one large establishment which was amply guard ed in order to prevent the possible in limitation of workmen, but there was no attempt at such intimidation. AL though the strike is rapidly spreading, the movement thus far has not been accompanied by any collisions of great gravity. TOday's events were restrict ed to minor skirmishes on the north ern and eastern outskirts of the city. in which the troops successfully re sisted all efforts of the crowds to break through the cOrdon. No bloOdshed is reported.
 Both the authorities and the masters have shown admirable cooIness in the face of the situation, the former avoid ing provocation by studioUsly conceal ing the troops and the latter by dis playing a readiness to meet the mems demands.
 During the Associated Press cores pondents visit to the factories south of the river which employ hundreds of thousands of men, he saw no more than 200 workmen in the streets and discovered that the men are all stay IL I,f Tn strikers made the rounds of the mills calling on their comrades to quit work under threat of wrecking the plants, the masters decided to allow the men to take a holiday with full pay provid- ed they remained in their dwellings, and the workmen usually consented, the result being that the intimidatOrs were disarmed.
 Meanwhile the worlmen and masters are negotiating for a settlement of their differences. Several firms al ready have offered an advance in wages which would bring up the av- craze earnings of their workmen to $1O per month and lodgings. One firm has offered to knock off one hour from the legal wOrkday of eleven hours, but this is the burning question on which a majority of the masters are unwill ing or unable to agree to concessions.
 The Danilowsky textile factory alone continues working. The district across the Moskva river is heavily guarded. The authorities remain confident and the police patrols have been reduced The situation, however, is none the less uncertain, as it is still a question whether the wOrlxmen will remain qUiescent if the strike becomes gen eral.
Arizona republican., 1905-01-27
THREATENED 10 SQUFAL
A DepOsed Member Of San Francisco
 Police Commission.

San Francisco, Jan. 26.-Attorney Hutton, who was removed from the of fee of police commissioner by Mayor Schmitz yesterday on the ground of immortality, stoutly denies the charges against him. He declares that the ir- regularities in his private life, even if true, which he does not admit, have nothing to do with his official standing. He says that, although out of touch with the mayor. he has been in a posi- tion to obtain much information, which he has communicated to the grand jury. For several hours today he was in the office with the police committee of that body, and it is asserted that he detailed many facts as to liquor, gambling and disreputable interests. which he said were behind his removal from office. He is asserted to have given names and dates regarding the actions of some of those in authority whose conduct he is anxious to have investigated. It is alleged that Hutton told the grand jury that during his three years on the police board he could have enriched himself by $100,- 900 if he had chosen to profit by the Op- portunities of graft offered him. He said he had received Q direct offer to act as attorney for the owners of the nickle-in-the-slOt machines for a fee of S1 .OOO a month to insure them against trouble with the police commissioners