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The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-06-15
PATIENTS ARE CALLED.
Several are Placed on the Stand and
Give Testimony,

After some discussion IL was decid
to take their testimony for what II
was worth, the board to decide the
value. Arthur Pinney was the first
patient called. He is the patient who
tried to hang himself with a towel
and from which incident the towel
story evidently grew.
He testified that when he first came
he was wild and tried to hang him.
self, and that Attendant Ellis took
him down and had to use force to get
the towel off his neck; that he knows
of no other incident of cruelty day
or night. Pinney said that Ellis talked
with him yesterday about the trial and
asked if he remembered anything
about trying to suicide with n towel.
Thomas Raelth said that he saw
patients kicked and struck; that he
never saw towels used He saw Byer-
ly strike and kick Patient Fitzgibbons,
and Ellis struck him, Fit2gibbons
was wild and would not quiet down.
He saw Ellis and Pool thump Patient
Smalljohn. Smalljohn threatened to
strike Ellis with mop. The defense
was necessary to the attendants safe
ty Ellis and Pool choked and
thumped Carl Peske, who would not
keep still. Byerly left a scar on Fitz.
gibbons face. Witness said he had
never been abused except that walters
had not given him enough to eat for
few days. Raelth admitted that DR..
Nicholson had led his own attorney,
Mr.. Doyle, and Governor Mickeys at
torney, Mr. Stewart, to him yester-
day and that they had talked 10 him
about his testimony. He never report
ed anything to Dr.. Alden; he never
saw any whip.
Joseph Merton said he had always
been treated well; that sometimes pa
tients quarreled among themselves
and had to be restrained; he never
saw any treatment that he considered
rougher than necessary; he never saw
Ellis mistreat patients either here or
at Lincoln.
Patient Ray Rowlett. 1S years old,
was next placed on the stand. IL is
considered at the hospital that this
patient is not really insane but incorri-
gible. He testified that Ellis horse
whipped him once and whipped him
another time with bed slat, each
time leaving welts, and that each time
cause was provoked because he was
teasing older patients. He said that
he bore no i'll will toward Ellis, be-
cause he only received what he de-
served.
Patient Hans Peterson testified that
he had seen patients kicked in the
side and that he was indignant be-
cause there were Jumps in his oatmeal
Wants Sane Witnesses.
Attorney General Norris Brown
asked IL there were any sane witness
es to testify to the governors charg-
es. He said he would never convict
a man on insane testimony.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-06-15
BASEBALL RESULTS

American League-Detroit. 1: Phil
adelph!a, s. Cleveland, 2; New York.
8. Chicago, 3; Washington. o. st.
Louis, 1; Boston, 0.
National League-New York, 2;
Cincinnati, /. Brooklyn, 2: Chicago,
8. Boston, 2; St, Louis. l. Philadel-
phia, 0; Pittsburg, 8.
American Association-Toledo. q,
Minneapolis, 9.
Western League-Des Molnes. 10;
Sioux City. 2, Pueblo. 0; Lincoln, Z.
Denver. si Omaha s.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-06-15
MUI|NY IS WIDESPREAD
REvoLUTioNiSTS AT WORK IN
THE RUSSIAN ARMY.
REFUSE REQUESTS FOR TROOPS

Soldiers Sent to ouell Aerarian Dis
orders Fraternize With Peasants.
Industrial Outbreak Is Expected at
Moscow.
st. Petersburg, June 14-Ominous
OF the governments inability to cope
with prospective agrarian disorders is
the news from Poltava, one of the
richest and most populous farming
provinces Of Russia, that the governor
Is in daily receipt OF requests for
troops for the protection Of estates
from the peasants, who have not the
slightest fear of the rural guards. The
governor Is unable to comply with
these requests, because the local
troops. one regiment of which mu
tinted Sunday, are so infected by the
revolutionary propaganda that detach
ments sent to the villages immediate
ly fraternize with the peasants. The
governor therefore begs the st. Peters
burg authorities TO send him fresh
troops.
Conditions similar to those in Pol
tava probably are widespread. In
deed, the army is frail reed for the
government to lean upon. II II rejects
parliament's agrarian scheme. The
general stan objects, moreover, tc
furnishing more troops for police duty
and has refused requests for guards
for government liquor shops, which
are increasingly subject to attack, or
the ground that to comply with al
these demands would interfere with
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-06-15
P0STOfFICE CALLED BURKETT
Name Conferred In Honor Of Junior
Senator From Nebraska.

Grand Island Neb., June 14.-Spe-
cial to The News: Postmaster Staley
of the Soldiers Home, today received
his commission as postmaster of Bur
kett, Neb., which is the name that the
postotlice at the Soldiers Home will
hereafter be called. 1t Is changed
from Home to Burkett In honor of the
junior senator from Nebraska.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-06-15
DIED IN HIS FIELD.
Aged Farmer OF Grand Island Dies Of
Heart Disease

Grand Island, Neb., June H.-Spe.
cial to The News: John Neubert, sr.,
aged Gl, was found dead in his field
today, heart disease evidently having
been the cause of his death He had
been loading hay.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-06-15
TOOK srRYcHNlNE AND DIED.
Little Girl at croweII Played She Was
Taking Medicine.

Fremont, Neb.. June 14.-Speclal to
The News: special to The Tribune
from Crowcll says that Gertrude Hunt
er, aged five years, took strychnine
playing that she was taking medicine
and died In an hour.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-06-15
Says He Was An Eye Witness to the
Bath Room Incident and Saw Gases
Of cruelty-.Dd Not Inform Or. Al
den Until After He Left Hospital.

julius Altschuler, to whom the
greater part of the asylum scandal was
traced, after telling sensational sto.
ries on the stand this morning, was
shown to be mentally weak, unrelia-
BILE, a great talker," of forgetful mem
ory, a man who eXaggerates the truth
and a man who has been much under
the influence of liquor, by his own
brother-inlaw and those who have
known him longest and best.
The investigation of the Norfolk
hospital for the insane was taken up
again this morning at the place where
it was left off when adjournment was
taken a week ago tonight. All men,
bers of the state board of public lands
and buildings are present and the
meeting is being held at the hospital.
Commissioner Eaton arrived in the
city yesterday morning, while Secre-
tary Galusha, Attorney General Brown
and Treasurer Mortensen reached the
city last evening.
The parties to the investigation are
represented as before,s the governor
by John NJ Stewart of Lincoln, DR..
Alden by Tyler, Mapes and Robertson,
and Dr. Nicholson by T. ]. Doyle of
Lincoln. Henry Richmond is here rep
resenting the Omaha World-Herald at
the trial.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-06-15
DR.. ALDEN ON THE STAND.

Shows by Letter From Governor that
Condition Was Considered Good.
At AIS DR.. Alden was placed on the
stand in his own behalf and to show
that his course was approved after
the governor had made his investiga-
tion Of the charges against the man
agement Of the institution, the follow.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-06-15

tne sualcglc necessity of the empire.
An Industrial tempest seems to be
on the point OF breaking at Moscow,
whence II may again spread over the
empire. A final conference between
tho employers and printers. whose
strike produced the general strike Of
last October Ia being held. II It
should be fruitlcss the result will be
lockout OF the printers. and probably
q sympnthetlc fnctorY strike.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-06-15
ROBERT B. ROOSEVELT
Died This Morning After illness of
Several Months.

Sayville, Long Island, June Ia. -
Robert b. Roosevelt, uncle Of Presi-
dent Roosevelt, died this morning af-
ter an Illness of several months.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-06-15
PETERS TESTlFlES.

The Steward Knew Of No Personal
Friction.
A. Peters, steward of the insttu.
ton, was the next witness called and
he said that he never knew of any
personal friction between Or. Alden
and DR.. Nicholson. He said he told
DR.. Alden the stories that Altschuler
gave him after Altschuler had left and
he thought that DR.. Alden Investigated
the stories at that time.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-06-15
Elaa DAY at crelahton.

Creighton, Neb., June 14.-Special to
The News: This Is Flag day and
nearly every business house in the
city Is displaying old glory.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-06-15
EVERY BONE WAS BROKEN
YOUNG BOY AT NORTH BEND
MEETS HORRIBLE DEATH.
WAS DRIVING CORN PLANTER

Was Caught on the Screw and
Wound up In the Maohine-His Head
Was Beaten to a Pulp.
Fremont, Neb., June 1d.-Spcclal to
The News: A special to the Tribune
from North Bend says that Willie
Nicely, twelve years old, was killed
while wording In the field this morn.
ing, He was driving corn planter to
break the crust of the soil, when the
horses ran away. His clothing was
caught on the screw and wound up in
the machine. Every bone was broken
and his head was beaten to pulp.
He was an only son.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-06-15

chicago, June li.-Tho bulletin ls-
sued by the Chicago station OF the
United States weather bureau this
morning gives the forecast for Ne
braska as follows:
Partly cloudy and warmer tonight
and Friday.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-06-15
WITNESS IS |NPEACHED
TESTIMONY OF ALTSCHULER is
DlscREDlTED BY MANY.
AMONG THEM HIS OWN RELATIVE
WAS THE LEADING 40, ~-ss FOR
GOVERNOR Star
bhsto..
AMONG THEM HIS OWN RELATIVE

HE TOLD SENSATIONAL sTo.,
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-06-15
TAt CONDITION Of IRt WEATHER

Temperature for Twentyfour Hours
Forecast for Nebraska.
Conditions OF the weather as record
cd for the twcnty.four hours ending
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-09-07

TO whom al viii look up. IS eninently qu aii-
fed for the position he seeks. and. being =
practical farmer and business man, he will be
able to see the needs In both lines.
II elected. one OF his principles will be to
enact such laws as will be a benefit to the
most people. He will favor reciprocal de-
murrage law. q reduction In express. freight
and passenger rates; Increased powers to the
Railroad aud Warehouse commission. thor
ough regulation and control Of all corpora
tiOns and the taxation OF the same in the
same manner as other property redistricting
OF the state legislative and senatorial DIS
tricts SO as to give the northern part Of the
state It's just appOrtlOnment; the enactment
of more stringent pure food laws; libera al sup
port for state sanitoriums for care and cure
of cOnsumptives: additional support to pub
lie schools; educational schools: drainage:
good roads; and for state Developments; the
safe guarding of state timber and mineral
property; and the re-electiono OF Knute Mel
son to the United States senate.
These with the matters OF interest to the
people and for which hes will do his best for
the greatest number OF people interested, are
3 q few Of the many principles which Mr.. 81 an
son. II elected. will do for the people OF his
district.
Can you afford to trust these great ques-
lions to one who has not declared himself or
who might be Indifferent to these principles.
or any Of them.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-09-07
Breaking 1t Gently.

Laura" said Mr.. Ferguson as he
buttered biscuit and passed his cof-
fee cup for second filing, II don't
miss anything, but after had come in
last night, about 11:3O, found the
house had been broken into. Some
body had smashed pane of glass in a
basement window, crawled inside and
made his way up the stairs to the first
floor. There hasn't been anything dis
turbed in the pantry, the china closet
or the sideboard, has thereY
mo" answered Mrs. Ferguson.
"But, mercy, who could it have been
and what do you suppose he wanted ?"
II suspect" he rejoined, clearing his
throat, "that I-er-did it myself and
that wanted to get inside without
disturbing anybody. You had all gone
to bed, and had left my latchkey in
NY other trousers. 1t will cost about
Is cents to repair the basement win.
dow. The weather man, see, pre-
diets possible showers for today
Chicago Tribune.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-09-07
Three Kind. of Lightning.

The Etruscans of old believed that
there were three kinds Of lightning
one incapable of doing any injury, an
other more mischievous in it's character
and consequently only to be issued with
the consent Of quorum of twelve
gods, and third carrying mischief in
it's train and for which regular de-
cree was required from the highest d.
whites in the Etruscan skies. Curl
ously enough, modern scientific men
agree with the view that there are
three kinds of lightning, but their vari-
cites differ from the Etruscans. The
first Is known as forked lightning and
runs in zigzag lines, the second as sheet
lightning, because it is seen in a body,
and the third as globe lightning, as it
sometimes runs in the shape of ball.
The latter variety is rather slow in
moving.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-09-07
An Ingenious Accusation.

'The favorite horse Of the Chinese
Emperor ISL" said a Chinese states
man, "died through negligence on the
part of the royal master of the horse.
The emperor was so enraged at this
that he drew his sword and would
have run the careless functionary
through the body.
But the learned mandarin, Yen
tse, struck up the emperor's sword,
saying:
"'Sire, this man has not yet been
formally accused of any crime. He de-
serves to die, but his accusation should
rome first. It is the law
"'Well,' said the emperor, tell me
what he has done
Listen, you rogue said the man
DARN, turning to the trembling master
Of the horse listen to catalogue of
your heinous offenses. In the first
place, you have allowed horse to
perish that his majesty had intrusted
to your care. In the second place, it
Is on your account that the emperor
became so exasperated that he was
actually on the point Of disgracing
himself in all his peoples eyes by
killing man for the sake of horse
Enough said the emperor, appre-
ciating the rebuke. Let him 60. He
Is pardoned.'" ..-..
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-09-07
POLITICAL ANNOYING EMENTSI
Legislative Candidate.


IN announcing myself as q candidate for
the legislature from the stxty-frst district.
comprising the counties OF Beltrami. Clear
water and Red Lake. ] desire to assure the
voters Of the district that am in hearty ac-
cordance With the forward movement and
step Tor the drainage OF this northern country
ana the betterment OF Its roads which means
we Will encourage immigration and encour-
age LEGISLATION In that direction.
There are propositions other than these to
be taken up. and will. ii nominated and
elected. do my best for all things pertaining
TO my district and will endeavor to follow the
wishes Of the people.
believe that drainage and good roads are
the paramount issues. and what is needed
for the bettermtnt OF our district.
Iseek the nomination at the request Of q
number OF Interests. and will maintain an In
dependent stand, seconded only as the best
interests OF the state may demand. have
always been an independent worker in my
business. and In this. the peoples business.
will still be independent. will always seek
the best interests of my constituents and the
honest carrying out of the work pertaining
to the office. and will favor the citizens of my
district as body polite
With the above brief outline Of my political
Intentions respectfully solicit your aid and
support at the polls on the 18th Of September.
J.J. OPsAHL.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-09-07
PENDERGAST ADDS STRENGTH.

In commenting on the demo
cratic state ticket, the Duluth
Herald pays it's respects to L. G.
Pendergast in the following
language: .z>>< :. .%s>E
The nomination of L. G.. Fender
CAST of Bemidji for lieutenant
governor isa deserved tribute to
the veterans of the Civil War,
and particularly to the honored
remnants of that gallant band,
the first organization to respond
to Lincoln s call for troops, the
First Regiment of Minnesota
Volunteers. Mr.. Pendergast is a
pioneer resident of the state, and
a sturdy and highly respected
citizen of his home community
whose presence adds weight to
the democratic state ticket.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-09-07
THE LIGHTNING ROD GAME,

The lightning rod graft, like
"Uncle Toms Cabin" seems to
have an indefinate lease of life.
From Crookston, come reports
of recent attempts to victimize
farmers near that city.
The game is simple. A smooth
agent comes along and asks
permission to put up a rod free
of charge, as an advertisement,
and the farmer is ind uced to sign
q contract supposedly to that
effect. In a few days along
comes a second agent with a big
bill and explains that the
apparently innocent contract
binds the sigrer to buy the rod
at q fancy price.
Every farmer and townsman,
for Il at matter, should beware,
not only Of the lightning rod
CRATER, but of every CRATER
with q paper to sign. The man
or woman who signs q paper for
9 stranger, which he or she does
not read, or reading, does not
thoroughly understand, is laying
up stores of trou BILE. Be careful.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-09-07

The desire to be boss of their
state is the great temptation that
besets most men who attain to
leadership in public life, and
La Toilette of Wisconsin is no
exception. Not content with
being senator and an idol for. a
large following, La Toilette
undertook to force his own choice
for governor on the people of his
state. The way in which the
voters of Wisconsin arose and
rebuked him at the polls should
be lesson to La Toilette and all
future would-be bosses in Wis.
consin. Incidentally, the defeat
of his man, Lenroot, will not
help the junior senator's presi-
dental boom any.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-09-07

The welcome home accorded
Judge Pendergast last night by
his fellow townsmen, irrespec-
tive of party, was fitting and
well-merited tribute by Bemidji
people to aBemldjiman whom his
political party has honored. The
part taken in it by the republi-
cans of the city is a good exam.
pie to those who cannot rise
above narrow-minded partisan
ship.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-09-07
suBsCRlPTl0N..-s5.0o PER ANNuM.

Those who know anything
about Mr.. Cole know that if he
is elected governor he will do all
in his power to lower railroad
rates, just as he has said he will
do. He will not use up his
energies in making pretty
speeches in off years and grand.
stand plays just before election.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-09-07
SCHEDULE
SEASON OF 1906
STEAMER MICHAEL KELLY
In effect August %

MONDAYS-Leave Redby at 10 O clock am
for Agency. Cross Lake School and Shotley
Brook. . -. ~ = - =
O'Clock a. M. for Shotley POstofice, Cross
Lake School. Battle River. then to Redby-
'stoppng at Blackjack when necessary
q. m: for Agency. Leave Agency at $3.50 D. m.
for Redby. -, -,
s THURSDA YS-Runs on Special Orders
only. ->z -
. FRIDAYS-Leave Redby at 10 O'Clock a. M
for Agency, then to Shotley Brook Leave
ShOtley Brook at 800 p. m. for Shotly POST
Office then to Redby. -
SATURDAYS-Leave Redby at 10 O'Clock
a. M. for Battle River. Cross Lake School,
Agency. Stopping at Blackduck when
necessary"
SUNDAYS-Excursion trip on lake during
August and September.
W. G. MARSON, Genl Mgr.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-09-07

Blackjack is getting a lot Of
advantageous advertising from
the late county fair, the enter
prise it showed in attempting
and carrying through the project
having attracted the attention
of a number of the newspapers
in this part of the state. The up
line village is deserving of all the
kind words it is receiving.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-09-07

M. G. Tiff of Long Prairie,
grand master Workman, has
filed for the democratic nomi-
nation for congress in the Sixth
district, and if successful at the
primaries, will oppose the win
ner of the Buckman.Lind berg
fight. Mr.. Tiff is an able man
and has a large number of
friends in this part of the state,
though it is out of his district.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-09-07
Candidate for Sheriff.

hereby announce myself as a Republican
candidate for the nomination for sheriff of
Beltramf county. to be voted upon at the
primary election to be held September IS.
1909. II receive the nomination and later
the election. will conduct the Office as in the
past. in good and business like manner
Thanking you for past favors and for any
favors which you may show at this time,
yours sincerely. THOS. BAILEY,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-09-07
CHARLES F. SCHROEDER.
Candidate for Treasurer.

hereby announce myself as candidate
for the republican nomination for Treasurer
of Beltrami county, to be voted on at the
primary election to be held Sept. 49, 1906.
Should receive the nomination and later
the election as county treasurer. will. as in
the past. conduct the Office in good and
business-like manner. OH FRENCH
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-09-07
Candidate for County Attorney

thereby announce myself a candidate for
the Republican nomination for the office OF
county attorney of Beltrami county. MINI. at
the primaries September 18th. 1906. If nom
mated and elected pledge myself to perform
the duties Of the Office to the best OF my ability
with justice and impartialety.
JOHN r. GIBBONS
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-09-07
For County Auditor.

hereby announce myself candidate for
the republican nomination for Auditor of
Reltrami county. subject to the decision Of
the voters at the primary election. Septem-
Der 1S. 1906 JAMES L. GEORGE.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-09-07
Candidate for Clerk Of Court.

republican nominat ion for Clerk Of Court at
the primary election to be held Sept. IS, 1906.
During my first term. I have used my influ-
ence for the interest of the county; always
prompt in attending to my official duties. and
courteous and obliging to all. II successful
at the primary election and reelection, my
efforts will be as in the past. Trusting that
you may favor me with your support. I am.
Very Sincerely Yours, F.W. RHODA.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-09-07
Candidate for Sheriff.

hereby announce myself as candidate
for the republican nomination for the office
Of sheriff of Beltrami county. to be voted up
on at the primary election to be held Sept. IS.
1906. and should receive the nomination and
later the election will conduct the office in a
good and business like manner.
NJ f. THTIRSTON
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-09-07
Candidate for Auditor.

thereby announce myself as candidate
for the Republican nomination for county
auditor of Beltrami county subject to the de-
cision Of the voters at the primary election
September 18th. 1906. Should I receive the
nomination and later the election as county
auditor. 1 shall endeavor. as in the past. to
discharge the duties of the Office faithfully
and in a business like manner. 49,.
.- VUrr~
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-09-07
Candidate for Clerk of court.

S3h0iuase sOT Slerk OF SOuIt. p
thereby announce myself as candidate
for the Republican nOmin alton for clerk Of
district court to be voted upon at the primary
election September 49, 1906. Should I re-
ceive the nomination and later the election.
will conduct the Office in careful and bust
ness like manner.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-09-07
For County Commissioner -.

thereby announce myself as a candidate
for county commissioner from the first dis
t1ict to be voted upon at the primary election
September Is, 1906. II nominated and elected
will give the interests of the county and dis
trict my careful attention. --
L. G. KINCH