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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-03-16

tween ranges 20 and 80 and town
ships IA and 145 will be released
from the confines of the forest re-
serves, and will be immediately
thrown open to homestead en-
try.
It is also further agreed that
under the provisions of the law
of 1906 any settlers going onto
bona fde agricultural lands with
in the new boundaries of the
forest reserve, will be permitted
to remain and complete their final
proofs. The Indians are to re.
ceive 10 per cent per annum from
all forest reserve funds in pay
ment of timber and land taken
from them under the Morris act
of 1902.
In return for this concession
every effort will be made to in.
duce the Minnesota delegation
in congress to pass a bill at the
next session of congress which
will legally define the boundaries
of the Minnesota forest reserve.
This adjustment of a long con-
troversy will, it is believed, be
entirely satisfactory alike to
the people of Cass Lake and vi
cinity and to the department.
1t is said that Pinchot became
convinced that his bureau had
taken too much good land adapt.
ed to agriculture and he was sub
jected to a continual BON bard
ment by prospective settlers.
The Chippewa Indians have al
so been loud in their complaints
even to the point of a threatened
uprising, but this compromise
to pay them for the lands actu-
ally taken including 10 sections
of valuable pine which is to be
left entact will be accepted by
their representatives here. The
above statement was not obtain
ed from Mr.. Bernard who depre-
Gated giving out any thing for the
public at this time.
When seen tonight at his resi-
dence, Mr.. Bernard finally con-
tirmed the statement and admit
ted that an order would be issued
within a few days releasing the
lands desired.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-03-16
LOCAL BASKETBALL TEAM
EASY WINNERS IN GAME
Good Clean Game in Which Local Team
Shows Excellent SkiIl--SCore
29 to IL.

Park Rapids and Bemidji
basketball teams tried for hon
ors last evening for the second
time this season and the home
team again proved their ability
to handle the visitors to the tune
of 20 to IL. The play was clean,
rapid and exciting from start to
finish and the team work of the
visitors gave them fair show to
win but the baskets proved too
elusive and many a favora BILE
chance to score was lost. Be-
midi did some exceptionally fine
basket throwing. the line up
was as follows:
PARK RAPIDS BEMIDJI
Delaney. ....centre ......H Heffron
ROssman. forward. ............. Collins
Benham.. .......guard. ...... .SChumake1
heSSlar .......... .:........... Lindsay
Umpire. Roy Petrie. Park Rapids.
The game was called at 9:45,
and within a minute and half
Schumacher had scored the first
basket. Heffron followed with
a second and in quick succession
Collins. Cell and Schumacher
added to the list. Heffron made
the first long distance throw,
landing a pretty one from the
mi Idle Of the hall. R)ssnan fol-
lowed with one for the visitors
fully two-thirds the length of the
field, the longest successful
throw of the evening. Park
Rapids fouled and Heffron made
a basket. Two more baskets by
Cell, one by Collins, and one each
for the visitors by Dahms and
Resslar of Park Rapids followed,
leaving the score 1916 at the close
of the first half.
The second half started out
with a basket by Schumaker in
just one minute of play. The
play was a little slower during
the second half but both teams
showed fine form and kept up
the interest to the sstinish. Bask-
cts: Schumaker 4, Heffron 3, Col
lins 2, Cell 4, Lindsay /. Total,
Bemidji IA. Resslar 2, Rossman
3, Dahms 1. Total, Park Rapid S
6. Fouls, Bemidj 2, Park Rap
ids 3.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-03-16
M. 0. BERG, OF W|NGER
THREATENS MURDER
Berg Is Being Prosecuted in Polk
County---Troub|es Arise Over
a Woman.

A case which may bring out
some very sensational testimony
before it is settled and one in
which the federal authorities
may take a hand is that of the
State VS.. Martin O. Berg which
came up in Justice McLean's
court this morning. Berg is
charged with the very serious
crime of threatening to take the
life of oneSyvert Nohre who lives
in town of Knute.
What makes the crime worse
is that he put his threat into
writing and sent it through
Uncle Sans mails. The letter
which contains the threat was Of
fered in today and is part of
the evidence IN the case in JUS
tice Mclean s hands. Of course
there is woman in the case.
The letter is one of the most
peculiarly worded epistles which
probably ever was indited. 1t
was written in the Norwegian
and a literal translation sounds
very funny to American ears.
The letter is full of obscene lam
guage and Berg is liable to a
heavy fine on those grounds.
In the part in which he makes
his threats he states with a"colt's
revolver he will send Nohre's
body to his Satanic majesty
much heavier than 1t would other
wise CO." The case was continu-
ed antil tomorrow at 10 O'Clock.
Attorney Gossman is represent
ing the state in the case in the
absence of County Attorney
Mayburg. Berg is represented
by Atty. & D. Clough.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-03-16
CASS LAKE RESERVE TO
Be OPENED FOR SETTLERS
Government Finally Agrees to Open
Cass Lake Reserve in Part =
for Homestead Filing.

After waiting five years since
the enactment of the Morris act
of 1902, which established fed
eral forest reserve in Northern
Minnesota embracing 231, 400
acres, the people of the imme-
date territory will welcome the
news that after months nego.
tiation between Clifford Pinchot.
chief of the bureau of forestry,
and A. G.. Bernard of Cass Lake,
Minn., an agreement was reached
today, whereby all the lands be-
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-03-16

encampment will be ht>l af. Long
Prairie and the enterprising citi.
zens of that place are going to
make it a record breaker.
E. B. Wood, the commercial
club and the citizens are working
harmoniously together and have
raised $1,000, and with that
amount promise the boys in blue
a good time.
The meeting has been set for
July 2, 8 and 4, and lis expected
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-03-16
Want Revenge.

Park Rapids is not yet wiling to
lay down and is trying for a
game to be played there in the
near future. They promise to
give the boys something to do
when they meet them on their
own ground at the Rapids. If it
is possible to do so Bemidji will
give them chance to win back
their laurels. The game last
night leaves Bemidji undefeated
and with a fair title to the cham.
pionship of northern Minnesota.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-03-16
BRAKEMAN WAS KILLED
AT OJATA YESTERDAY
J. A. Griffon, a Young Man Who Is
Well Known, Instantly Killed By
Passenger Train at 0jata.

j. A, Griffon, a brakeman on
the Great Northern was instant
~ killed about 1870 yesterday
morning at Ojata, the scene of
the disastrous wreck of last
week. Griffon was the brake
man on freight extra running
between Larimore and Carman.
The freight had just pulled on
siding and Griffon jumped on
the main track, not seeing an
east.bound passenger which
struck him just as he alighted on
the track. He was instantly
killed by the passenger, which
was No. 2o5 running from
Hannah to Grand Forks.
The remains were taken to
Grand Forks and will be taken
to Barnesville for burial, his
parents living there.
Griffon was only about 21
years old and was very popular
among his fellow employees on
the road. He was well known
aid had many friends among the
railroad boys.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-03-16
Girls Game Off.

The game scheduled to take
place last night between the
High School girls and a Ladies'
team from Cass Lake failed to
materialiZe. Some nisunder.
standing in regard to the rules
under which they were to play
prevented the visiting team from
coming. It is hoped, however,
that a game may yet be ar.
ranged.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-03-16
TheobaIdi Well Received.

The concert given at the Pres
byterian church last evening was
one of the best musical treats
ever given in Bemidji, and every
one present speaks in the high
est terms of the skill of Ole
'TheObaldi as violinist.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-03-16

1t will be Montague" the son
of "John'' and "Mary" at the
Methodist church tomorrow
evening at 8.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-03-16

lO'Dwyer.
Baptist -"The Great Mission
of the United States" will be
the subject on Sunday morning.
Sunday school at 1910. Young
Peoples meeting at Z p. m. Mr..
lOlander, the new missionary,
will preach in the evening at 8
O'Clock, on the subject" I'M periled
by False Religions Everyone
should hear the Gospel, for
"F'aith cometh by hearing
German Lutheran - Services
will be held at the court house
tomorrow afternoon at 3 O'Clock,
Rev. 3. Ulbricht of Cass Lake
will conduct the services.
Episcopal Services. will be
held at the Norwegian Lutheran
church tomorrow evening at
O'Clock. Rev. Murphy of Grand
Rapids will conduct the services.
Presbyterian = Morning SER
vice at II. Subject "God' s People
a Separate People Bible class
and Sunday school, 1915; Jr. G.
b. 3 p. NJ; Sr. G.. E. Z p. m.
Evening service at s. The ladies
will have charge of this service.
Come and you will be we'll re-
paid for coming, and remem Der
the offering is for the ladies'
work. Mr.. Turner will sing
selection in the morning. In the
evening he will sing "Resurrec-
ton" by Shelley. The public is
cordially invited.
Methodist = Morning theme,
|"Thy Garments Smell of Myrrh,
Aloes and Cascia. Sunday
school at ~; Junior League 8 %.
NJ; Epworth League Z p. m.
Public worship at g. The seventh
sermon on wharfage" will be
delivered, the subject being
"Montague," the son of John and
Mary. Miss Blanch Boyer will
sing a solo. The public is
fcordially invited.
Mrs. Courtney is the message
medium at the lectures on
lSpiritualism and not Mrs.
Beuhler as announced on the
posters.
Mrs. Hudson of Cass Lake
was a Bemidji visitor yesterd ay.
Glen Harding and Bert Will
liams came up from Cass Lake
last evening to attend the basket
ball game and the dance.
i
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-03-16

Additional local matter will be TO und
on fourth page.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-03-16

You will be glad to see and
meet Montague" at the Metho-
dist church tomorrow evening
at 8.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-03-16

that a great many of the towns
and villages near there will give
up the fourth of July celebration
and help the boys cele brate.
An interesting program will
be carried out and rousing camp
fires will be held each evening.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-03-16

Montague" tomorrow even
ing at the Methodist at 8 o'clock.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-03-16
DOINGS IN The VARIOUS
CHURCHES or The CITY
Hours OF Worship and Subjects Of Ser.
mons to Be Delivered in the
City Tomorrow.

St. Phillips Catholic church
Early mass, $50 a. m.; high
mass and sermon, 1870. Sunday
school at 2 p. N. Rev. Father
lO'Dwyer.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-03-16

Local news on last page.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-03-16

The next Park Rapids district
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-03-16

Mrs. Hudson of Cass Lake
was Bemidji visitor yesterd ay.
Glen Harding and Bert Will
liams came up from Cass Lake
last evening to attend the basket
ball game and the dance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-06
News Is Startling.

New York. December 5.-The news of the suicide of Clara Bloodgood nt Bal timore created sensation in theat- rica1 circles here tonight.
 As Mrs John Bloodgood she held a high position in the society of New York and the general esteem continued 10 be hers after she made her debut as an actress.
 Mrs. Bloodgood's husband, Willia m I.aimbier. left for Baltimore tonight immediately after hearing of his wifes death.
 Mrs. Bloodgood was born in this city 40 years ago, her parents, Mir. and Mrs. Edward Stephens, being persons of high standing socially. The mother Is still living here. The actress was married three times. She was separated from her first husband. J. w. Havemeyer. John Bloodgood, Jr., whom she married died. She had made success starring in l"The Truth"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-06
JUST OUT OF PRISON.
Young Man Will Have To Go Back
 For False Representations.

Philadelphia. December 5.-Ernest Pea body, alias Castleton. who claimed to be the representative of Henry w. Savage, a New York theatrical manager. and who attempted 10 induce young womon of alds city to accompany him to Baltimore on the promise that she would be given employment on the stage. was found guilty in the criminal court today of at- tempting to rob the girl. Evidence was produced showing that Peabody had been out Of Sing Sing prison only four weeks. where he had served d sentence for rob- blng Mrs. Emma F. Rlle, 2 church singer of this city. whom he induced to go to New York on similar representations He was arrested in this city on the complaint of Miss Vera Atwood, an amateur actress, whom he promised to tplace in one of the big productions. Pending motion Tor d new trial sentence was deferred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-06
Mo Hurry On Committees.

Washington, December 5.-1'hcre Is ex eellent authority for stating that it is not likely that Speaker Cannon will announce any of the more important committees of the House before the latter part oe next week. There are in the neighbor- hood of dozen applicants for every pros- pective committee assignment, and they are necessary to be recognized. The Speaker requires that he be familiar with the timber at his command before he be- gins building the structures. It is possl- ble that the committee on rules and on mileage and two or three others will be appointed early next week. though it ts understood the Speaker will not rush the formation of these or of even the least important.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-06
The Illinois Sails.

Newpart, R. l., December 5.-The battleship Illinois sailed late this aft ernoon for Hampton Roads to join the other vessels of the Atlantic fleet. coming of commerce before preparing for its transportation.
 Gov. John A. Johnson of Minnesota pointed out that the traffic of this coun- try already had Overburdened the rail- roads and that the only relief was through the medium of water transportation. The development of American waterways would solve the problems
 The country must be developed" said he. "along the lines of the great inter- nal waterways, because the railroads ad- mittedly have reached the limit of their abilities in the transportation of the traf- fic offered
 N AQoyernor Johnson urged that all pro- ActaA for the improvement of the inter- ' Waterways should rest lon principles
 bfo4d as the nation itself
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-06
Beveridue's Bills.

Washington. December o.-Senator Rev eridge today reintroduced his child labor bill, which prohibits the carrying over in- terstate lines the products Of mines and factories in which children under II years of age are employed. He also re-intro- duced his last session measure providing for the payment of government meat in- spection by the government and requiring the date of packing to be stamped on fQ
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-06
Atlanta Ready For Cash.

Atlanta, December 5.-Atianta's national banks, according to their statements, is- sued today in response to the call of the Secretary of the Treasury, are in healthy condition, with more than the usual amount of cash on hand. All of the banks, 1t Is stated. are ready to return to a currency basis as soon as banks n other cities will agree to that step. A normal condition is rapidly being reached.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-06
AMERICAN FLEET
 READY FOR START
THE FLAGSHIP OF REAR ADMIRAL EVANS LEAVES NE," YORK FOR THE RENDEZVOUS AT HAMPTON ROADS.

New York, December 5.-Rear Ad- miral Evans flagship, the Connecticut. sailed from New York for Hampton Roads today. from whence she will lead the battleship fleet to the Pacific. She was preceded by the battleship Rhode Island, also fresh from the navy yard at Brooklyn, where both vessels have been thoroughly overhauled and equipped. The Vermont was still at an- chor off Tompkinsville today taking on board ammunition and supplies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-06
President Entertains.

Washington, December 5.-Presldent Roosevelt entertained at luncheon to- day Governor Cummins of Iowa, Governor Conner of Alabama, Former Governor Pardee of California, Harry s. New. act ing chairman of the national republican committee; Marshall Bullitt of Kentucky. Dr. C. Hart Merriman Dr. F. M. Rixey, and Clyde and Harley Metcalfe of Mis- sissippi.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-06
Woman Burned To Death.

Augusta, Ga, December 5.--While in tho act of lighting fire fin her bedroom, preparatory to her husbands home com ing. Mrs. Alonzo stilt's clothing ignited, the flame spreading to the bed and thence through closet to the roof of the residence, Mrs. Stilts was hnr.aed to crisp
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-06
PettIhone Trial

Boise. Idaho, December 5.-The monoto- nous work of examining talesmen in the trial of George A. Pettibone continued today. One juryman accepted by both sides was the days accomplishment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-06
"Jim Crow Bill Passes.

Guthrie. Okla. December 5-By a vots of s5 to 10, with four absent, house bill No. 1, known as the Jim Crow meas ures providing for separate coaches an waiting rooms for negroes, was pas . today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-06
Steele We'll Known.

Several of the state officials said after the shooting that Steele was a well known character 10 the board of insanity and that he had an Illusion that he was not getting his rights, for which he held the governor responsible.
 Edward Cohen Is one of the best kno wn labor leaders in Massachusetts. He is married and has several children
 Mir Driscoll is almost as prominent In labor circles in the state.
 Alr. Huddsll is president of the engineers union of Boston and has served for sev- eral years as president of the local cen tr1l labor union
 Steele, who ls S7 years old. was released from the Danvers insance asylum No ve'nber l3 last, upon solicitation of his mother. the institution officials believing that he had shown recovery. lie never showed any signs of violence while In the asylum
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-06
Several Warships Start.

Philadelphia, December 5.-Tbe bat- tleships Kearsarge and Georgia sailed from the League Island navy yard to- day for Hampton Roads to join the fleet which Is to sail to the Pacific. The Maine, the fourth battleship fitted out at the navy yard for the cruise will sail tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-06
Seeking to Kill Governor Guild
 He Shoots Others
ONE OF VICTIMS WILL DIE
Three Labor Leaders Become Objects of Insane Mans Fatal Aim When He Enters the Governors
 Executive Office.

Boston, December 5,--An insane man walked into the anteroom of the executive chamber of the state house today and, finding Governor Guilds door closed. turned on three prominent labor leaders and fired three shots at them, probably fatally wounding Edward Cohen of Lynn. president of the state branch of the American Federation of Labor; seriously wounding Dennis Driscoll of Boston. sec retary of the same board, and injuring with the muzzle of his revolver Arthur NJ. Huddell of Boston, former president of the Central Labor union of this city. The insane man, who was John A. Steele of Everett. and who was released on parole last month from the Danvers in- sane asylum, was overpowered by Fri- vate Secretary Charles & Groves and Gen. J. H. Whitney. chief of the state police.
 Governor Guild was in his office only few feet away and, rushing out. assisted in subduing Steel, then knelt by Cohen side and directed the removal of the wounded to a hospital
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-06
HuddeII Grabs Revolver.

Huddell also jumped up and wrenched the revolver away, while one Of the mes sengers dashed Into the governors office and said:
 They are murdering people in tho lobby The governor instantly went into the lobby and helped General Whit eny, MT. Groves and MT. Huddel push Steele on to one of the sofas. Word was sent to the office of the state police department and force of officers quick ly reached the scene and handcuffed Steele.
 In the meantime Governor Guild had knelt by Cohens side and was wiping his face with handkerchief. Dr. Owen Copp, chairman of the state board of insanity, was summoned and he immediately recoC- nzed Steele, having had him under ob- servation for more than five years in various state insane institutions
 Steele was then taken to the office of tho state police and sent under a strong guard to the Tonibs.
 The doctor. after q hasty examination of Cohen and Driso=.s, expressed the opinion that the formers wounds would probably prove fatal, but Driscolls was only 8 scalp wound The two wounded men were conveyed to the Massachusetts general hospital. Huddcil was also taken to the hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-06
Cohen Fatally Shot.

Cohen was shot twice through the head and was in a critical condition at the Massachusetts General hospital tonight The third bullet struck Driscoll a glancing blow on the side of the forehead and mak- ing a long wound over the head, rendered him unconscious He recovered con sciousness half an hour later Huddells wound was quickly dressed and will prop- ably cause him little inconvenience.
 The three labor leaders came to the state house today to meet the governor by appointment in regard to pardon for A. Mckinney of Salem, who is serving a sentence in the Essex house of correction. They reached the state house shortly after o'clock and found that the gov ernor was receiving Q delegation from Rhode Island. The three labor men were asked to wait in one of the ante rooms until the Rhode Island men should leave. All three were standing beside long table oonvcralng pleasantly. while at the farther end or the room Private Secre- tary Groves was dctating a letter to the executive stenographer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-06
Startling Proceedings.

William Reed. the negro messenger or the department, was seated at his desk within a few feet of the labor men. Sud- denly Steele appeared at the door of the roonly hallway and without announcing his mission walked by the doorkeeper and Messenger Reed and then glanced toward Governor Guild Is room. which was about 20 feet away The door was closed. Steele turned around and. drawing re- volVer. fired at Cohen. who was about six feet away Cohen's back was turned and the bullet struck the back of the head, passed directly through and came out at the forehead, driving q great splash of blood to the wall opposite and beside the picture of Abraham Lincoln.
 The wounded man turned, only to re- ceive another bullet in the head. which passed completely through Cohen sank unconscious 10 the floor. Steele then swung around and fired nt Driscoll the bullet inncting severe scalp wound. Driscoll also fell unconscious to the floor. Huddell in attempting to close on the man, was struck on the cheek by the muzzle of the revolver and knocked down. but Steele made no attempt to fire again.
 By this time Secretary Groves had leaped over the table and grappled with Steele and at the same moment General Whitney, who had been summoned to the Kennedy hearing. came through the door and rushed 10 his assistance.