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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-09-11
BOY SHOT AND KILLED
At .FoSSToN;; STRAY BALL
Ralph Gunderson Was Playing in
Woods.-..BuIIet Fired by an
Unseen Hand.

Crookston Times: Monday morn
ing about 9 O'Clock while Ralph
Gunderson, nine-year-old boy, was
playing in the woods near his home
in the village of Fosston, a stray
bullet struck him under his right
arm, penetrated his body and came
out in his right breast. He died
this morning at about 8 O'Clock
from the wound.
+ Yonng Gunderson and his brother,
about two years older, were playing
in the woods and neither had any
thought of danger when there came
the loud report of rifle and Gun
derson dropped, saying "Oh! have
been shot,"
He said that he turned and saw
the man who shot him and that he
had black whiskers. This is the
only description that has been
secured of the man, but it tallies
with the description of the man who
has been terrorizing Clearwater
county for some time. This latter
man is believed to be insane. Sev-
eral times he has been seen at vari-
Gus points in Clearwater county, and
each time he has had rifle and a
revolver. He is a queer looking
man and has frightened several
women by coming to the house when
the men were away and demanding
food
Several people who live near the
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-09-11
WILL DETERMINE RULES
GOVERNING NAVIGATION
Major Skunk Will Hold Meeting Here September 26th to
Hear Arguments Relative to Rights of Various Inter-
ests on Mississippi River.

A joint meeting of the loggers
and lumbermen and those interested
in the navigation of the waters OF
the Mississippi river in the vicinity
of Bemidii will be held in this city
on September Goth, when Major
Frances r. Skunk of St. Paul, chief
engineer of the U. S. government
in charge of the river and harbor
work for the St. Paul district, will
conduct a hearing Of the arguments
of the representatives in the inter
eSts already named and also repre-
SentativeS of railroads and this city
relative to the practicability of
changing the present bridges that
span the Mississippi river between
Lake Irving and Bemidji from the
present stationary bridges to swing
or lift bridges and also for formu-
lating joint rules for the use of the
navigation and logging interests and
to determine their respective rights
on the Mississippi river and it's tri-
butarieS in the vicinity of Bemidji.
This meeting is the result of com
plants made by w. 3, MCIaChIin
to the effect that it is impossible to
run his boat on the river between
Lakes Irving and Bemidji, for the
reason that the present bridges that
span the river contrsbute to block
ing the passage, and also that the
operation of driving logs on other
portions of the Mississippi River at
times entirely blockades that water
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-09-11

OF the man who was hurled into the
ditch was examined and it was found
that ne was dead, death having
undoubtedly been instantaneous.
There were but few marks on the
body, there being no visible cuts or
blood, and it is supposed that the
internal injuries caused instant
death.
The body was placed on the train
and taken to Big Falls and placed in
the care of Undertaken Jansen.
P. A. Walsh, sheriff of Koochi-
ching county, was in Big Falls, and
after making a diligent inquiry
concerning the accident, decided
that no inquest was necessary, as
the case was a clear one of suicide.
An examination of the BODY
resulted in finding some letters and
papers, showing that the dead mans
name was Charles Setback, and that
ne had been working at Camp 8, on
the M. & I. extension, north of Big
Falls.
Setback had been in Big Falls
quite often of late and was known to
several people living there. He was
addicted to the use of intoxicating
liquors.
The body is lying at the room of
undertaken Jansen, at Big Falls.
An effort is being made to reach
Sellback's relatives to ascertain their
desires as to the disposal of the re-
mains.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-09-11
Around the Lake.

Mr.. II. S. Chase Of the Bemidji
Cash Shoe Store is still confined to
his home at the Bay.
Mrs. John Sorley and daughter
Miss Blanche, made 4 trip to Walker
yesterday returning home to the
Bay early last evening.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-09-11
New Brick Block in Walker,

G. E. Kreatz, the contractor, went
to Walker this morning on busi.
ness mission.
Mr.. kreatz has the contract for
the erection of new business
block for M. A. Case,a liquor dealer
of Walker. The building will be a
two-story brick, 26x75, and will
occupy the corner lot diagonally
across the street from the Bank, of
Walker.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-09-11
For Sale,

One Is horse power, compound,
traction New Giant Engine, used
only two seasons, in fine working
order, good as new, at a snap figure.
Engine can be seen working. For
further information call at Pioneer
Office.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-09-11

Q. KID" by the congressman and
sent on to the officials at Washing
ton.
Mr.. Newman conducts a general
store at Redby.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-09-11
Best Boost Yet for Bemidjis Big Fair

Big Fork Compass The Sept
26 ~ should
counties Anything that will the
but lately but numbering will be
other
especially by and resemblance
this Bemidj association
exhibits
attractions that rivals the attempt
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-09-11
TO THE FAIR FUND

The Beltrami County Agriculture
association needs $1,000 to safely
finance the fair and pay the remain
ing amounts necessary to holding
the best fair in the history of north
ern Minnesota. i,
It has been decided to take sub
scriptions of $40 each from 1OO bust
ness and professional people and
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-09-11

avows he will not allow the young
man to leave the city until after the
game is played.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-09-11
Skating at the Rink.

The skating rink will be open
Thursday evening instead of Friday
evening. The band will furnish
music for the occasion.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-09-11

Additional local matter will be found
on fourth page.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-09-11

others in the county, which will
easily handle the sum needed. ~
The list was started this forenoon.
Is your name appended below in the
honor list? 49,.
Pioneer Pub. Co.. $1,000
First National Bank. ....... 1000
Lumbermen's National Bank. 1000
Mrs. Bereman. ...10.00
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-09-11

Local news on last page
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-12-12
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL
COMMITTEE MEETING.

Washington. Dec. 12.-The Democrat
&c national committee met at 1905 p.
m. The states which failed 10 respond
to the rollcan were Arkansas, Califor-
MIA, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts,
Montana. North Dakota, Texas ami
oklahoma, and also the territory Of
Hawaii.
The first business taken up was a
motion authorizing the appointment
OF a committee 20 draft suitable resolu-
lions commemorative of the services OF
Mr. Dennis OF Nevada, MI Peery OF
Utah, who have died since the last
convention.
The committee al once got down to
business and the delegates proceeded 10
nominating cities for holding the con-
vention. Five cities made bid for the
convention. as follows:
Denver. Louisville. Chicago. st. Paul
and Atlantic City.
Charles w. Franklin OF Denver. was
the FIRST 10 be heard I'm advocacy Of the
claims Of any OF the cities as a place
for holding the convention. He dis
played number Of large diagrams
covered with circles OF which Denver
was the center.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-12-12
BOY" SHIELDS FUNERAL.
Services VIII be Held saturday After
non from W. Gclgcr's Home.

Word received from Park City this
afternoon brings the information that
the funeral OF John Geigor shields. IS
year-old son OF Mr. and Mrs Charles
Shields. will be held al o'clock
Saturday afternoon from the residence
OF j. W. Geiger, 72s Third street. this
city.
The little FELLOW who was known by
everyone in Park city as Boy
Shields. died last evening az 10 o'clock
Just a week after becoming ill spinal
meningitis set IN a. few days ago: a.
boy" had a complication OF diseases
this proved too much. He was an cN-
ceptionaiIy bright youngster and be-
cause OF his quiet. manly ways was thu
favOritc in school, on the Fairgrounds
and IN the home.
He was taken sick a week ago yester.
day and made a brave fight for life.
Towards the end he became stone dear
and could hear nothing Throughout
AN his suffering he did not complain
and as the end approached 70 came
much In the fashion OF sleep. The
body win be brought TO Salt Lake to-
morrow afternoon.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-12-12
DISTRICT COURT REVERSED.
Opinion of Supreme Court Holds
Trial of Pugmire Held Errors.

In an opinion handed hown by the
supreme court today. the court re-
verses the decision OF the Third dis
trict court In the case OF Christina
Pugmire against the Oregon Short
Line railroad. appellants. The case was
brought by Mrs. Pugmire 70 recover
$4,000 damages for injuries sustained
at Williams. Mont, July %, 1905, while
on a construction train. This Is the
second time the supreme court has sat
on this matter, "a rc-hoaring having
been granted upon application.
Mrs Pugmire SET out that while she
was on a construction car al the time
and place mentioned am engine belong
ing 10 the defendant company ran into
the string Of cars and as "a result Of
the impact she was severely injured.
The company set out IN it's defense
that an agreement had been entered
into before Mrs. Pugmlre went aboard
the train releasing the company from
all claims for injuries. The supreme
court holds this TO be void. The cita-
ton OF errors contained one In which
IL was stated that the court OF trial
allowed the plaintiff 20 Introduce evil
dence regarding injuries TO her eyes,
which were not specified in the CONF
plant entered ln the suit The SUI
preme court holds that the court erred
I'm so doing and on this ground re-
verses the case. Judgment was award
ed an the trial court in favor OF tho
plaintiff amounting "a $500,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-12-12
MRS. NICHOLAS LONGWORTH.


Washington. Dec. i2.-Dr. Rixey at
1880 o'clock announced that the oper-
alton on Mrs. LongwOrth, daughter OF
The president. for appendicitis was
successful ln every way and that Mrs.
Lougworth was gradually recovering
from the influence OF anaesihetic.
The operation was performed al the
White House hy Dr. t1nney Of Johns
Hopkins hospital, Baltimore, assisted
by ur Sophie Nordon Jung Of this
city 10 o. stated that Mrs Longworth
has been ailing for some time, but that
her condition has not been regarded as
critical or serious,
"lt was found that the operation was
necessary and should not be- delayed
beyond The present time.
This was ln exact accordance with
the advice of the New York specialists
Il was very pretty little operation. .
said Dr. Rixey,
President Roosevelt left hia ONCE and
was az the scene OF the operation until
n had been completed. on being in
formed that Il had been successfully
accomplished and that the patient was
IN no danger, he returned 10 his once
and took up his routine work
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-12-12

Becomes Wife of a Former Ogden
Newspaper Reporter.

Ogdon. Dec. 12.-Mrs Title r. Beers.
widow OF DR. Earl s Beers,
was married In this city yesterday to
william McKneel Hughes, a former
reporter on the Utah State Journal.
The affair attracted particular atten-
ton here Tor the reason that Fred $.
Walker IS now on rial for the killing
OF Dr Beers last September.
Soon after the marriage ceremony
was performed the bride and groom
took the Los Angeles limited for the
coast An attempt was made 70 keep the
marriage seCet. AT the time they left
the city the bride was under "a subpOe-
ma TO testify an the case against the
man charged with being the slayer OF
her former husband. The marriage was
performed at the roominghouse Of Mrs.
Mabel Moon, 1908 Washington avenue.
A few days ago when Mrs. Beers
was placed ON the witness stand by
the prosecution IN the Walker case the
attorneys for Walker caused 20 be Is
sued lu open court "a subpoena for the
woman as a witness In behalf OF the
defense. Apparently 10 allay suspicion
Mrs Beers, attired an sombre Widows
weeds was in court as usual yesterday
morning She left the court room short
ly before noon recess and within an
hour the marriage was performed Dis
regarding the subpoena, the couple
left the state
This o. Mrs Hughes third matri-
moniaI venture Her first husband died
ln the south i've years ago leaving
her "a $4,000 estate For "a time she
Travelled in Europe She returned 10
America and attended the ST. Louis
fair. where during dirigti0u she met
Or Beers. After whiting her par-
onts in Trinidad. colo. the couple came
20 ogden ana were married They lefi
here anerward ana ala not return until
last IAN.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-12-12
TELLS OF BLIZZARD.
S. T.. Whitley Back from Brighton.
Where Henderson Was Lost.

S. f. Whitley Of Brighton, I'm charge
Of the Bell Telephone interests at the
Mountain resort is in the city today.
He reports very heavy SHOWS in the
mountains and about three feet on a
level and more coming. He with G..
A. Gordon and the mais carrier res
cued +. J. Henderson, a telephone
trouble shooter from n snowy grave
yesterday Henderson had left Park
city the morning previous 10 locate
the trouble which had Frustrated the
wire between Brighton and Park City.
The snow reached 20 his feet as he sat
on his horse. Henderson had notified
Whitley that he would have the wire
restored by afternoon Afternoon came
but no restoration. Mr.. Whitley felt
uneasy. owing TO the snow, so with as
sistance he started out 10 find Hender-
son.
A light wind was blowing which
stirred up the light snow 30 that one
could not see 10 feet away, skis could
| not be used, because the snow was too
, SOFT and 90 was anything but easy 20
| make Roadway with wet shoes. The
/ result Of the search for the day was
| that the searChers got lost. and had TO
/ fight their way back TO the cabin. Yes
terday morning they made another at
tempt and found Henderson two miles
from the telephone station trying TO
work his way out through the snow
with his horse. He had spent the night
IN the drifts, and as good fortune would
have Il. neither man nor beast had
suffered, though rather hungry from
the prolonged fast
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-12-12
WHOLE FORCE OUT
ON GOOSE CHASE
Chief and Patrolmen Join in
Running Down Horse
Thief-Not.

The police department was stirred
from center TO circumference this
morning over the supposed theft Of a
horse and buggy by bold horse thief
Automobiles buggies and mounted
men chased an over the eastern part
Of the city in search OF the daring
thief" Mayor Bransford. In his au-
tomoblo, accompanied by Omcer
Woods and otter sleuths. w. $. Hen
Woods and other sleuths, w. 5. Hen
policemen. officers on horse back: ths
patrol wagon loaded with tried and
true bluecoats and two detectives in
the CHEERS buggy Joined ina the chase.
IL ala happened thus way;
HOW 1T HAPPENED
A collector for Auerbach's telephNicd
this morning TO Mccoy stable lur "A
morse ana Uuggy. After waiting tor a
reasonable time AR Collector went 20
the mont oil the store ana found walt
ng tor him a horse and buggy-Just as
he had ordered. Nltuoul "a moments
hesitation the collector threw mis- grip
into the Duggy, clluuc.. l.t ANA drove OH
with visions OF the gold pieces. silver
dollars ana cashiers checks he would
collect.
Then the trouble began. The horse
and busy was not the OUTFIT sent from
Mccoy > Dut belonged To W. ,. hendc.-
son, the grocer.
When Ar. Henderson discovered the
loss OF his rig ne al ONE uOtihed the
police department The report that a
morse and buggy had been stolen on
Main street, In broad daylight, created
a profound SENSATION ia, headquarters.
Sleuths, mounted men ana patroimen
were at once ordered out TO run down
the daring thIet. Mayor bransforo
heard OF the AFFAIR and lost no time i'm
pouring i'm a supply of gasoline ano
cranking up his auto. Mr.. Hender-
son also got out a machine and load
ed IL with gasoline and policemei-
THIEF RUN DOWN.
The man. the horse and the buggy
were traced from Auerbach's to Flew
enth east, thence 10 Third and $
streets; thence to Fifth south and
Main; thence to Eighth East and
Ninth South The TRAN became hotl-
thence to Seventh East and Fifth South
where the capture occurred.
Eight patrolmen, four mounted men,
five detectives. Mayor Bransford and
SIR. Henderson took the leading parts
iu tracing the man, the horse and the
buggy but Detective Wheeling ana
officer Harris were the only ones In at
the finish. They were In the CHEERS
buggy and located the outfit at Seventh
East and Fifth South streets. Dis
guised as mere citizens they traced
their man to a little corner grocery,
where he was calmly collecting a bill.
While Harris prevented the escape Of
the horse and buggy Wheeling captured
the supposed thief. The explanation
that followed was satisfactory to all
parties concerned and consequently
there viii be no court proceedings IN
the matter.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-12-12
MONONGAH MINE VICTIMS.


Mouongah 81, Va. Dec. l2.-Up 10 10
o'clock today $50 bodies had been re-
covered from tho MOuongah mines ana
25 moro were Boa the slope ready for re-
mOyal to the surface
Tho cOr0ucra inquest has been set
for next Monday
Coy. Dawson announced today that
he win personally attend the inquiry
for tho purpose of instituting a rigid
Investigation with "a view % ending
West Virginia mine disasters,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-12-12
WALKER SORS AS
witness TALKS
CONTINUED from paro onel

Mckenzie Of salt Lake. testified that
In tho early part of September Mr..
Walker had called on him az his Of
fcc in salt Lake City and Informed
him that Beers was showing attention
To his wife. and asked the chief what
he tthe chief could do TO assist I'm
breaking up their relations, TO which
Mr. Mckenzie Informed him that as
chief OF police he could do nothing in
the matter. but as a citizen and "a
friend. he would do an In his power
TO cause Beers 20 cease paying at-
tentions 20 Mrs. Walker, and he gave
Mr.. Walker "a letter 20 Chief Detective
Shannon asking him to look after the
case as he was in ogden on business
that day.
WAS GOOD HUSBAND.
Mrs. Donaheou, proprietress Of the
Lenox hotel In salt Lake City, was
the next witness called. She testified
THAI when she took the management
Of the hotel Mr.. and Mrs. Walker
were living there AMI later DR.. Beers
and his wife came thore and took
rooms. that Mr.. " alSer was In every
respect a most kind and adfectionate
husband and father, who. as soon az
his work was completed at his bust
ness would come home to his wife
and little girl and take dinner with
them. then frequently he took them
to some place Of amusement or re-
sort for the evening. Never once dld
she hear Walker speak an unkind
word 10 his wife. until IN September.
After Or. and Mrs. Beers came 20 the
LenoN hotel 70 live The Walkers aui
the Beers became close friends and
frequently went out together.
THEIR FIRST QUARREL,
Witness further testified that on the
evening Of Sept 9. Mrs. Walker and
the little girl returned from ogden.
where they had been visiting and she
heard loud talking In their room, which
greatly surprised her, Mr.. and Mrs.
Walker were quarrellng In a short time
Mrs. Walker came out Of the room
crying. and she threw her arms around
witnesses neck and the little girl said
You'll let us stay with you, won't
your The state objected 10 anything
the little girl said and to the line OF
evidence being given.
ALL WILL BE TOLD.
Attorney Hutchinson In answer TO
the objection claimed that he had a
right 70 show any and all Circumstance
es that are connected with the homi-
eide or led W to it and that a broad
scope should be given the defense
After lengthy arguments at the request
Of Dist Atty. Halverson. an adjourn
ment was taken until this morning IN
order to give the attorneys time In
which 20 prepare authorities touching
on the extent the defense may 20 IN
producing its evidence The court this
morning ruled favorably to the de-
tense.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-12-12
GREAT SNOW IN CHICAGO.
Required 1900 Men 10 Remove the
Fail I'm July.

Chicago, Dec. 12.-Far-reaching af-
fects Of the great snow storm OF JAM
nary 1905, We're uncovered last night
by the city civil service commission.
The most interesting phenomenon dis
covered was that 100 street laborars
stlll are employed by the city for the
removal OF that remarkable snowfall
Notwithstanding the scientific interest
developed the commission unanimously
decided that from reasons OF economy,
"a new rule be enacted limiting 20 five
days the perid for which emergency
street cleaning laborers may be en-
ployed iu Chicago.
According % the records those 100
emergency labOrsrs we're Kept pegging
away ~ the removal OF that snow an
through the campaign for the election
Of Mayor Edward r. Dunno and an
through his naturalization. Curious
ly enough. the number Of men re-
quirod for the removal Of snow ros0
to 1900 in July.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-12-12
GUILTY OF PETIT LARCENY.

Mike Casey and William Irvine.
charged with burglary In the second
degree, appeared before Judge Diehl
this morning Tor arraignment They
were accused Of entering a room I'm .ho
Cullen hotel annex and steang some
clothing BY consent of the prose-
cution, the men We're permitted -
plead guilty 90 petit larceny Thuy
were sentenced 90 six months in tho
county JAIL Charles olson charged
With burglary In the third degree. will
plead tomorrow morning
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-12-12
PERSONALS.

Bishop Theodore Mexican Of the
Twenty ward. has returned from
business trip into southeastern Ne
vada and southern Utah.
Inspector Clark OF the state board
o. health returned this morning from
Mt Pleasant. where he went TO estah-
lish proper quarantine over an out
break Of measles.
Miss Martha Conner has returned
from a three months visit with her
sister al Oakland, Cal, and has re-
sumed her position at the Knutsford
desk.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-12-12
GREAVES FUNERAL.

The funeral Of Robert c. Greaves, 40
years old. who died at Wallace Idaho,
Friday. Dec. 6. OF appendicitis viii be
held Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock az
the home of his mother Mrs r. c..
Bishop. lf48 south State street. The K
OF r. lodge win have charge OF the SER
vices and friends are invited TO attend.
Intement viii be in the city cemetery.
MT Greaves was born in this city ana
resided here the major portion OF
his life.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-12-12
SUIT TO FoREcLosE LIEN.

The Bingham Coal and Lumber COM
pany has dlod suit ln the district court
against G. O. Larson and the North
sanpete Bank or MI Pleasant 90 fore
close "A lien, seeking Judgment for
S7s6g0 and t2l for attorneys fee. The
complaint filed yesterday states that
the plaintiff company furnished Larsen
with material worth 81, $3.50 and that
he has paid only f7O3O6 on the account
The defendant bank claims an inter-
est in Larsons property which Is COW
cred h. the len.