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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-11-16
WORKED NEAT
SWlNDLE GAME
Minnesota Avenue Merchant
Falls Into Trap That Was
Laid For Him.

One of the most clever swind-
ling games ever worked in Be
midi was successfully perpetra-
ted upon W. G.. Schroeder yes
terday forenoon. Two well
dressed men entered his store
on Minnesota avenue. One
bought small q quantity ofgoods
and presented a $40 gold certifi-
cate in payment. The clerk did
not have the change and he went
back to Mr.. Schroeder's desk,
where change was made and
given TO the purchaser. The
latter, after receiving his bundle,
walked back to the desk and
asked Mr.. Schroeder if he could
give him a $40 bill for that
amount of silver. Mr.. Schroeder
passed out the bill and as he did
so the swindler asked if he could
give him back the gold certificate
for change. Mr.. Schroeder re
piled in the affirmative and
handed out the certificate and
the swindler gave him back the
$40 in silver which he first laid
out on the desk and the $40 bill
which Mr.. Schroeder had laid on
the desk, thus coming out $40
winner On the transaction. Mr..
Schroeder discovered his mis-
take in short time and after a
vigorous search found the two
men at the Great Northern depot.
One was placed in the hands Of
the police and taken to head
quarters, where he gave back the
$40 and was allowed to go.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-11-16
County Board offers Reward
Of $500 for Evidence
To Clear Up Crime.
COMMISSIONERS CONCLUDED
BUSY SESSION LAST NIGHT.
Townships and School District
Established and Bills
Allowed.

The board of county commits
sioners adjourned last night after
a busy session Of three days.
One Of the principal steps taken
by the board was to offer a re-
ward Of $500 for the discovery of
the body Of j. G. Sullivan, who
mysteriously disappeared from
Blackjack during the winter of
19023 and for evidence that will
lead to the arrest and conviction
Of his murderer.
The liquor license application
>of Ben Anderson of Shotley was
rejected on the grounds that the
saloon would be located too near
an Indian reservation.
Applications for appropriations
for road work in the townships
of Spooner, FROM, During,
Shotley, and Alaska were re-
jected.
The reports Of County Survey
or Stoner on the Grass Lake
ditch and the Great Northern
culvert west Of Bemidji were ac-
cepted.
Two applications for the abate-
ment Of taxes were approved and
three we're rejected.
Township 1868 was organized
as school District No. 1O3
Vacant territory was attached
to school districts No. 10, 66, 81,
81 and "a.
Petitions for the establishment
of roads in the townships Of
Port Hope, Taylor, Birch, Black
duck and Turtle River were ap-
proved.
Township 1853 30 was organized
as the township of Kelliher. I
The south one half of township
1898 was organized as the town
ship of Durand. ......
A fractional portion of town
ship 1888 was attached to
the township of Shotley.
The reports of committees sp-
pointed to inspect road work in
the townships Of Hagali, FROM
and Bemidji were approved.
Bills in the nun Der OF 1914 wer e
allowed and 1913 laid over, after
which the board adjourned.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-11-16
AFTER TWENTY YEARS
Railroad Switchman Tells Remarkable Story of His Ex
perience. Relief at Last.

Steven Clifford railroad switchman,
27O9 Central Ave. Minneapolis Yet according to his
quickly has his trouble been removed that his
little short of miraculous
catarrh for twenty and
although tried remedies nothing seemed to afford
lief When G. T. Cooper the phanthropis in Minneapolis
Discovery heard many
that being ard the proof of their efficiency
SO that decided try them
Coopes New Discovery and Quick Relief for
week the result been wonderful 1t has made
this and feel better and stronger
and happier than have felt for years. .
Cooper New Discovery drives Of disease poison
pures the blood it strengthens
every organ body will Catarh Deafness Rheu
masm Stomach and Kidney troubles Blood diseases and
Paralysis.
Cooper New Discovery 81 bottle the Quick Re
lief which should be used in connection, is fifty cents
Barker, Mr. Coopers Special Agent for Bemd has the
remedies for sale. 80
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-11-16
.SCOOpED THEM
BY THREE WEEKS
Other Newspapers just Ac-
knoWledging Sale of Iron
Range Telephone Go.

The Crookston papers last
evening published an account Of
the sale of the IrCn Range Tele-
phone system to the Nor hwest
ern. The terms Of sales are ex-
actly those given in the Pioneer
three weeks ago. The Northwest
,ern pays 100000 for the system
and will make extensive improve
ments.
The Pioneer published the &C
count of the sale Monday Oct. 80.
It was denied at that time by
other newspapers out is now adj
mitted.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-11-16
Man Tried for Murder in Be-
midi Said to be in
Texas Prison.
MURDER REPORTED TO BE
CRIME HE COMMITTED.
Letter From F. A. Gabriel Says
Artz was Sentenced to Serve
Life Term.

A letter from F. A. Gabriel,
who was witness in the case Of
the state against Frank Artz for
the killing of Peter Weilander,
tried in Bemidjl last fall. states
that Artz is now in prison at Fort
Worth, Texas. The letter says
that the crime for which Artz
was com mitted is the same as
that for which he was tried in
this city.
Gabriel also states in the letter
that after leaving this city in
company with Miss Hattie Artz
aud Frank Artz, the latter on
several occasions to take his life.
jubilee Singers-eight people
opera house Is and IS.
John Swanson is in the city to-
day from Kelliher on his way to
Cass Lake, where he will make
fling upon tract Of land in the
vicinity of Kelliher. Mr.. Swan
son was successful in a contest
case which he instituted against
John B. johnson after the latter
had proved up.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-11-16
NAMES THE
COMMITTEES
President Gould of the COun-
Gil Announces Slate
Agreed Upon.
NO USEFOR EXPERIENCED MEN
BERS OF COUNCIL.
Organization of New Council Com
pleted by Election of Scayen
ger and Janitor.
WHAT THEY. GOT.

WHAT THEY GOT. -
d. Bowser-3rd on Parks.
Graham-2nd on Health.
Smart-Chairman Water and
Light. Chairman Parks, End on
Salaries, Ord on Streets and Sew.
ers. 1872. ...
Miller = Chairman Auditing
Committee, 3nd on Light and
Water, 3rd on Health, 3rd on
Purchasing.
Mayer-Chairman on Salaries,
Chairman Fire Dept, End on
Parks.
Kinch-Chairman Purchasing,
End on Printing, 3rd on Salaries,
3rd on Fire Dept.
Observation-Disclosures Streets
and Sewers, Chairman Health,
Chairman Fire Dept, End On
Auditing.
McTaggart-Chairman Print
ing, End on Streets, Bird on Audit
ing.
WHAT THE WARDS GOT,
1ST WARD.
, Chairmanships
Committee Places-2.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-11-16
Left Big Estate.

Marcus Maurin, one of the
weal5hiest residents of. Stearns
county, is dead at his home in
Cold Springs. Mr.. Maurin was
an uncleof Mrs: G. Nangle Of
this city.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-11-16
RUMOR OF DICTATOR
CAUSES WILD PANIC.
Government Securities Drop to Lower
Point Than at Any Time Dur
ing the War.

st. Petersburg, Nov. 10
rumor that the Grand Duke
Nichols has been appointed mill
tary dictator ofthe empire caused
a wild panic on the Bourse today.
Government securities dropped
to a lower point than at any time
during the war. The holders of
industrial stocks also unloaded
causing a heavy decline. The
strike situation improved today.
The order to quit work has not
been obeyed outside of St. Peters
burg.
St. Peters burg.-The false
emperor has suddenly made his
appearance near Penza, a vast
region west of the Volga, and al
ready his followers mber 50,-
900. This means that the gov
eminent must face, besides it's
other troubles, a formidable
agrarian rebellion.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-11-16

2ND WARD.
Chairmanships-
Committee Places-8.
BIRD WARD.
Chairmanships-
Committee Places-7.
4TH WARD.
Chairmanships-4.
Committee Places-7.
The COMMITTEES.
Salaries - Mayer, Smart
Kinch.
Printing -McTaggart, Kinch.
Gould.
Auditing -Milier, Brinkman
McTaggart.
Light and Water - Smart,
Gould, Miller.
Street and Sc Eers-Brinkman
McTaggart, Smart.
Health--Brinkmap, Grahs N,
Miller.
Park-Smart, Mayer, Bowser,
Fire Observation-Disclosures,
Mayer, Kinch.
Purchasing - Kinch, Gould,
Miller.
Above are the com mittees aE-
pointed last evening by President
Gould of the city council.
A ballot for scavanger gave G.
Frieland six votes, Sines one,
Dennis one.
W. B. Carlisle was made janitor
of the city hall and engineer OF
fire department at a salary OF
$50 per month.
The bond of City Clerk Maloy
with A. M. Bagley, Chas. Nangle
M. Phibbs, G.. 3. Carson and ].
P. Omich as sureties was appriv'
ed. The bonds of Justices Skin.
vik and Pendergast were also
approved.
The council adjourned to meet
next Monday evening at eight
)o'clock.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-11-16

Williams Original jubilee Sing
ers, opera house 16 and IS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-27

The North Dakota Press association has opened campaign against the in justice so long perpetrated by the gov ernment in printing envelopes for firms and private individuals at prices barely covering the actual cost of ma, terial and deprivlng printers of busi- ness which they might obtain on fair basis of competition, says an exchange. As we understand, the protest of printers generally has not been and is not now against the printing of stamped envelopes with the return card in blank, but is against the print ing of firm or individuals card oh them. There would probably be no Ob- jection if a fair price were charged for the work, but when the rate is reduced to less than the cost of production in order to secure business that will give politicians chance to strengthen their machine by furnishing places in the government printing office to constitu- ents and friends it become an outrage, especially when such methods have brought the office to the disgraceful issue of such an investigation of its extravaganza as is now pending.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-27
ROMANCES OF SAVINGS BANKS.

A ragged little newsboy entered a Pittsburg bank one day and boldly in- vaded the private office of the presi- dent.
 Say, mister" he said, "can I put some money in this bank?"
 Certainly you can," the president answered; "how much do you want to depositY'
 "A quarter" exclaimed the young ster, pulling handful of pennies and hickels out of his pocket. !. The banker took him over to the receiving teller and introduced him with all. the defer- ence that he would have shown to millionaire.
 The boy left the city soon after opening the account, but he kept add. ing to his deposit from time to time, and. as he was naturally bright and shrewd, everything he undertook pros- pered. He is back in Pittsburg now, the head of successful manufacture ing concern and one of the banks most valued customers. -.. A year ago proud young father out in Michigan sent twenty-five dollars to open an account for his tirst-bprn sec, then less than week old. ",The DOyll need it some of these days,' he wrote, and we may as well begin to save for him right off," Six months later a tear dimmed letter came, asking to withdraw the money, to pay the little fellows funeral expenses.
 A working woman in a little town in New York sent a dollar bill ill the name of her daughter, six years 0. age. Shell be marrying by and by she said, "and ought to have something to start life on." That was nearly two years ago, and almost every week since dollar bill has been added to the account. There'll be snug little marriage portion for the young lady some day, if nothing happens. .- .
 Not long ago a woman living in Illi- nois sent five dollars with explicit in- structions not to let her ''old man. know about it, as ''he'd be after spending every cent of it for drink William s. Power in Success.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-27
ONE ACRE FOR A FARM.
Intense Farming Experiment to Be
 Tried Near Pueblo, Colo.

Intense Farming Experiment to Be
 Tried Near Pueblo, Colo.
 Can a man make living from one acre of land? Anthony P. Canny of Pottsville, Pa, says he can, and he is going to try the experiment in Cobra do, says Pueblo dispatch. Mir. Canny has purchased one acre of irrigated land near Pueblo, and he proposes to not only support his family of three, but also to establish a bank account as the result of intense farming.
 The customer came to Colorado for his health. He had but little money. His physicians in the east warned him against attempting to do manual labor and advised him to purchase just as little land as he could possibly produce a living from until his out of door life and the invigorating climate gave him strength to work larger farm. MT. Canny had learned of the experience of Samuel c. Cleek of Orland, Cal. who lived on a single acre of land for twen- ty-seven years and amassed small fortune therefrom, and he at once an- nounced that he would try the Califor- nian's plan in Colorado.
 He will utilize every foot of his toy farm and will experiment largely with valuable plants and flowers rather than with vegetables, relying only on the latter to supply his table with ne cessities.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-27
Carried Dinner Pail to His weddin

Carried Dinner Pail to His Wedding.
 Because he could not find time from his work for a more elaborate ceremo- ny, Marley Denby of Terre Haute, Ind, recently brought his dinner buck ct with him when he escorted Miss Ar. tie NJ. Tate. his bride to be. who was in turn escorted by group of her admir- CTS, across the bridge from Taylors- vile to an Ohio street justice to be married, says a Terre Haute dispatch to the Indianapolis Sentinel. When the knot was tied the groom accompanied the bride to the east end of the bridge and went whistling to his work while the crowd proudly marched back to Taylorsville with the wife in charge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-27

The United States bureau of forestry has just discovered tree that grows rapidly. and always on any soil. It is the lodge-pole pine. which is known in the Sierras of California as tamarack pine, and in Colorado and Montana is sometimes called white pine, jack pine, pinyon and scrub pine. and bears the common name of ''lodge-pole" from the fact that the Indians used It's long slen- der trunks as supports for their wig wams or lodges. Its geographical range is along the Rocky mountains from Alaska 10 New Mexico and west ward to the Pacific coast. In the United States it is found in merchanta- hle quantity and dimensions on the spurs and eastern slopes of the Rocky mountains throughout southern Mon- tana, Wyoming and Colorado. in the Bitter Root mountains of Idaho, the Cintah range in Utah. and in the Big Horn mountains of Wyoming. The bu- reau of forestry is studying the species throughout this range of its best con- mercial distribution. Lodgepole pine grows at all attitudes between 5000 and i0.JOo feet above sea level. In the Gallatin mountains of Montana and in the mountainous country south and east of Yellowstone park it reaches it's largest size at elevations between 4.JIo and 5000 feet In Colorado. however. towards the southern limit of it's range
 the conditions which are necessary to its best growth are found between B. co and 10.J00 feet elevation. Lodge pole pine is valuable. for one reason. because it grows on high mountain slopes, and also on old burns where other trees find difficulty in obtaining a foothold- It readily adapts itself to most diverse soil conditions. but thrfves hest where there is considera
 ble moisture. Its roots accommodate themselves to the shallow soil common in the localities whas 1t SYLVIA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-27
Tan Spots on Dogs.

The tan spots above the eyes of some dogs, particularly black dogs. are believed by some naturalists to belong to the curious class of protective mim- icries which nature has given to cer- tain creatures. It is supposed that when the dog was asleep the lighter marks on the brows made 1t appear as If he were lying with his eyes, wide open, and an enemy which might have then attacked him was scared from do- ing 90.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-27
Only Tolerable.

When John s. Sargent, the artist, was in New York the last time he visited the gallery of millionaire whose taste in lrt matters is not of the highest. A thousand pictures were on view, but they had been selected with woeful lack of discretion. The millionaire conducted MT. Sargent about the place and waited vainly for the expected word of praise. At length he said in despair: "At least, MT. Sargent, you will agree that my col- lection is tolerable one. won't you?" "Tolerable-yes,' was the grim reply. but what would you think of tolerable egg?"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-27

Senators who have gone to Washing ton to hold railway rate hearings de clare their belief that there will b. no extra session of congress next fan. It is. of course, impossible to make pre- dictions on this subject with certainty, but it may be asserted without the slightest doubt that at the present time the president expects to call congress in extraordinary session some time in October.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-27
Waterbury is not the only city tn

Waterbury is not the only city that gave away Its street railway franchise if the following is true: The New York City railroads have the most valuable traffic franchise in the world, and make profits so great that the shares of the latest one constructed have more than doubled in value in Wall street in the first six months of opera tion, yet there is not one of them that gives anything approaching the service the people have right to expect.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-27
Mulcted the Czar.

When the autocrat of all the Russias sent Queen Draga of Servia an emerald and diamond bracelet as token of good will report had it that his imperial majesty had paid very large sum for this ornament, yet when it sold in Lon don the price given did not reach $2,500. Nicholas II. was probably charged a much higher amount and may have con- sidered his present worth small for tune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-27
THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 1905.

Some of the republican statesmen are taking seriously the proposition of the whiskey distillers and the brewers that there be imposed tariff on coffee They admit that such tax would prove hardship to the poor people but they think it would yield more revenue without sacriscins the interests of the infant industries" says a Washington critic
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-27

E. H. Hartman has already picked his candidate for president for 1908, in the person of Charles Warren Fairbanks. This means the opposition of J. P. Morgan to MT Fairbanks and several aspirants for high prefer ment are seeking the favor of the rail way king. Of course the people are not to be consulted in the selection of a republican candidate for president.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-27
Reminder to Sir Hiram.

Sir Hiram Maxim, talking about his new flying machine. says: Yes, this time l think l have really solved the problem. have always said that If a goose can fly a man should be able to-" Apparently Sir Hiram never heard about the darky who remarked. Huh! A cows big enough to cotch mice, but she cain't do it."-Boston Globe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-27
HEARD IN PASSING

There is something wrong with our judicial system. Many of the post office officials who were indicted under circumstances which left little doubt of their guilt are still at large and un- tried.
 The senate committee on Interstate Commerce Is now holding daily ses- sions with the purpose of recommend mg to congress such railway rate legls- lation as will least annoy their friends, the railway magnates.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-27
Americans. Going Abroad.

Steamship agents predict that there will be more Americans crossing the Atlantic the coming summer than ever before. Many of the liners are booked full up, and the second cabin accom- modations of some of the vessels could be sold at first-class rates if the first- class dining-room would hold the trav- elers at one sitting.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-27
Queen a Linguist,

The queen of the Netherlands is an excellent linguist. speaking English, French, Italian and German fiuently. The last mentioned, which was her mother tongue. she was not allowed to learn as a child, owing to her fathers dislike of everything that emanated from Prussia.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-27
Burbank's stsrtling Creations. nrx,,o <,,,oo +iono nf tho Calif0rnia ho
By Rose Terry Cooke

TWO CTeHtI0nS UT tHe CdHKOrHI6 HUT ticultura1 wizard, Luther Burbank which have not been announced, but which are under way, will when ready and in perfection excite considerable attention, says Santa Rosa (Cal) dis patch to the San Francisco Examiner. One of them will be chestnut tree that will bear nuts eighteen months from the time the seed Is planted. Then there will be tomato plant produced that will bear at eight weeks old and when the plants are only six inches high. These are but two out of hun dreds of different plants, flowers and fruits that are occupying MT. Bur banks ceaseless attention. '~']7J
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-27
Pays Not to Ask Tso Much.

A hint to Portland: The high-priced German restaurant at the St. Louis worlds fair bankrupted its owner. while the man who sold hot roast beef sandwiches on the Pike made an Independent fortune.-St. Louis Globe Democrat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-27
Odd Recommendation.

This advertisement, signed by . Brooklyn man. appears in the want" column of New York paper: House work-Respectable girl for general housevork; references: young and strong: good teeth"
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-07
Deciduous and citrus Fruits.

The market for Citrus fruits was well sup
piled. quiet and weak, as the weather was
still against trade, and buyers were not op-
Grating beyond immediate wants. Grape Fruit
was weak at lower range Of prices. with q
heavy accumulation Of choice stock uncared
for. Prices of Apples stood as previously
quoted and the market was reported nrm, with
stocks steadily decreasing PersiHmons and
Pears were in light but ample supply and
prices for both descriptions were largely nom
inal
CRANBERRIEs-seG10 per Dbl for No.
and $6dS for inferior Eastern.
APPLES-eoc9$1 % per box for fancy and
50Qs5c for common to choice; Lady Apples.
81 2502 per box.
PEARs-winter Nellis. 81 5o@2 per box;
cooking varieties bocqs1 per box
PERSIMMONS-50@75c per box
CITRUS FRUITs.oranges Naveis 81 1902
SOL 25 for standards; Seedlings. 75c@sl;
boxes: Japanese Mandarins, 76cGs1 per box;
Lemons. 81 5092 Is for fancy. 81 1892 rs for
choice and S1G1 80 for standards; Grape Fruit
81 5092; Mexican LINES. SAGA 80 per case;
Bananas, 5000 per bunch for Central Ameri-
can and s142 for Hawaiian; Pineapples. 81 so
43 per dozen.