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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-11-05

II the First Commissioned district,
G. NJ. King won over F. w. Magnu-
son and ]. D. Med Donald by a good
majority.
In the Second Commissioner
district, O'Brien won for commits
sioner against William Welte, BY
about 100 majority.
In the Fourth Commissioner dis
trict, Mel Mullins defeated James
Passard by majority Of seventeen.
For comfy attorney, IF. Price
leads over E. H. Bither by almost
200 majority.
With thirty out of fifty precincts
in, T. T. Riley Of Nashwauk leads
George Rlddell of Grand Rapids
by fifty-four for sheriff.
H. S. Huson will be reelected
probate judge By a good majority.
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Funeral Of p. A. Walsh Tomorrow.

The funeral of; the late P. A.
Walsh, who died in this city yester-
day morning will be-. held at the
Presbyterian churc h tomorrow FORE
noon, at 10 O'Clock.
The services will be held under
the auspices of the: Cass Lake lodge
of Masons, of which Mr.. Walsh was
a member. Archdeacon Parshall
will preside at the services,
The members of the Masonic
lodge of Bemidji will attend the
funeral in body, and will meet
at the Masonic hall at. 9 o'clock
sharp. Bemidji lodge, No. 1852,
B. p. O. Elks, will also meet at
the Masonic hall at the same hour
and attend the services, Mr.. Walsh
having been a member of the Elk
lodge here. = g..
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-11-05
IS one OF The MEN WHO
MAKE The STATE FAIR.
William E. Lee Of Long Prairie Has
Done Much for Farm implement
Department.

William Edwin Lee, superintend-
ent of the Machinery department.,
manufacturers, farm implements and
carriages at the Minnesota State
Fair, was born in Alton, Illinois,
January 8. 1852. His parents came
from England in 1851 and first
settled at Alton. They removed to
Minnesota in 1857 and settled at
Little Falls, where they removed
to Long Prairie, but returned to
Little Falls during the Indian out
break of 1862. Mr.. Lee lived on a
farm near there until he left home to
take up his residence at Long Prairie
in 1875: While a young man he
worked on the farm and with his
father at millwright and carpenter
work, also worked in. the: numbering
woods and on the river. While work.
ing as a millwright he invented a
valuable Improvement in grain clean
ing machinery, which was extensively
used in the mills of the country and
was the subject Of considerable
litigation between the inventor and
the millers. = -.
In 1876 he opened a store, at
Pillsbury, Minnesota, and in 1877
was elected register of deeds of
Todd County, Minnesota, and held
the office four years. In January,
1882. he established the bank of
Long Prairie. the first bank in Todd
county, and has been one of its
officers ever since. Mr.. Lee repre-
sented Todd county in the legisla-
ture of 1885, 1887 and 1898, being
speaker of the house. during the
session OF 1898. In 1894 he was
appointed superintendent: of the
Minnesota state reformatory at St.
Cloud which, position he filled for
two years. He was appointed by
Gov. Van SAINT one of the first men,
bers of the state board of control
and served upon that board about
two years. he also served one term
on the state normal school board
and has been four years on the
State Fair board. \. He is president
of the First National Bank of
Browerville; First National Bank of
Eagle Bend; ::Firss State Bank of
Burtrum; Vice President of the First
State Bank Of Thompson Falls,
Thompson, Mont, and cashier of
the bank of Long Prairie.
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Redby.

Barney Nelson went to Bemidji
Monday.
G. L. Slocum came up from
Bemldji Monday evening.
Michael Dwyer is having a we'll
dug in the rear of his residence.
The school board of this village
have put in hard coal burner in
the new scool house. This is a step
in the right direction and the pupils
are enjoying the benefit.
Miss Margery Knox who is teach
ing nearQuiripg passed through here
Friday on her way to her home at
Nebish. Miss Knox is taking a
ten days. enforced vacation on &C.
count of a felon.
The 3-year old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Loud, living east of town, was
buried here Sunday. Death was
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-11-05
OHIO GOES STRONG FOR. TAFT
But Harmon, Dem., ls Elected Cover.
nor Of State.

Cincinnati, Nov. 5.-By not less than
10000 plurality William Fl. Taft. Re-
publican candidate for president, was
given the vote of his native state. For
governor Judson Harmon, DEM, de-
feated Harris, Rep, by about 10000.
The Democrats gained in the con-
gressional delegation, securing one Of
the Cincinnati congressman, although
Nicholas Longworth, Rep, won in his
district. In the Third district a fac
tional fight among the Republicans
aided in the election of the Demo-
cratic candidate. -
In the next legislature, which elects
q successor to United States Senator
Foraker, the Democrats have made
some gains.
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Bryan Carries Kentucky.

Louisville, KY, Nov. 5.-Bryan's
plurality in Kentucky of $4,000, nine
and possibly ton Democratic congress-
men elected-a Republican loss of two
seats-this is the story of the election
In Kentucky at the close of day
which was marked by the polling of
the largest vote in the history of the
state. The figures on the electoral
vote indicate a bare possibility that
Taft will secure one of Kentucky's
ballots In the electoral college.
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Oklahoma Democratic.

Guthrie, Okla, Nov. 5:-Oklahoma
has continued loyal to the Democratic
party, but the majority has been re-
duced materially, and Bryan's lead is
estimated at only $4,000. The five
members of congress, four Democrats
and one Republican, have been re.
elected. The legislature is two-thirds
Democratic, insuring the reelection
of United States Senator Thomas P.
Gore, the blind senator. . ~ :.
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Makes Trip Down River.

w. B. McLachlin made his first
trip down the river today.
Mr.. McLachlin announces that
the trip is one of the best he has
made and that those who desire to
make this trip can do so Friday
afternoon or Sunday afternoon,
the boat leaving the dock at 2 p. m.
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they for small amounts. Wellington
Schroeder and Attorney Torrance of
Bemidji together with Candidate
Huset came and watched an honest
electorate cast the ballots, but they
didn't challenge a vote.
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Wyoming Conceded to Taft.

Cheyenne, Wyo, Nov. 5.-Complete
returns from eight out Of thirteen,
counties in Wyoming give Taft plu-
rality Of 2.76O. Democratic State
Chairman stiokney comedies the state
to Taft by 5000.
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Massachusetts Strong for Taft.

Boston, Nov. 5.-William H. Taft
and Eben s. Draper, Republican can
didate for governor, carried Massa-
chusetts, the former by about 12O, 900
and the latter by about 10000. The
Massachusetts, congressional delega-
ton remains unchanged, eleven Re
publicans and three Democrats.
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DOINCS AMONG BEM|DJ|S
COUNTRY NEIGHBORS
Live Correspondents of the Pioneer
Write the News from Their
Localities.
TenStrike.

A fence is being built around the
school grounds, which makes a
much-needed improvement.
The Presbyterian Sunday school
held a social last Saturday evening
at which $40 was cleared.
Tuesday evening Jacobson's hall
was crowded by those who came
to hear the election returns. A
good program was rendered. Rev.
Martin of Nymore was present and
participated in the program.
The election passed off quietly
here. But few bets were made, and
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caused by CONGESTION brought on by
a severe cold. The services were
held at the Episcopal church, Rev.
Smith officiating,
Spaulding.

NOV.
Carl Blom visited at Bemidji Tues
day last.
H. A. Fladhammer transacted
business at Wilton Thursday.
liver Myhre had a hard pull with
dentist at Bemidji Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Anderson
spent Saturday visiting at Bemidji.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Hasfjord and
family visited at M. Riggs Sunday.
Mrs. May Smith Larson was here
from Bemidji for visit with her sis
ter, Mrs. P. Sander over Sunday, re-
turning Monday.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-11-05

Mrs. Edwin L. Miller left this
morning for her home in Phila-
delphia after greatly enjoying a two
weeks visit with her sister, Mrs. l..
G. Haycraft of Farley. :
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-11-05

FOR SALE-Fresh home baking
every day. Mrs. Wightmans. sos
Beltrami Ave.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-11-05

FOR SALE Two secondhand
wood heaters and stove pipes.
Inquire at Peterson's.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-11-05

FOR SALE-Sixteen-inch wood, de-
livered. Phone 70. Frank Pogue.
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FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Rubber stamps. The
Pioneer will procure any kind of
rubber stamp for you an short
notice.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-11-05

WANTED-Lady dishwasher. In
quire at Annex Restaurant near
Markham Hotel.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-11-05

HELP WANTED.

WANTED-Good girl for general
Homework. Family of three.
Apply to Joe Markham, News
Office.
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LOST and FOUND
LOST-Silk. umbrella with gold
handle and name "Dr. M. E.
Beere," on handle. Suitable re-
ward if returned to this office.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-11-05

FOR RENT-Furnished room, ele-
giant accommodations. Inquire
at Peterson's.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-11-05

WANTED-Good kitchen girl.
Inquire at 915 Lake Boulevard.
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FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Blacksmith shop in
rear of Arcade. Inquire of Mrs.
NJ. E. Brinkman.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-11-05

Maryland 8, West Virginia z, in
doubt, probably Democratic.
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FOR RENT-Seven room house.
700 America avenue. Inquire of
]. P. Omich.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-05-28
PLEASANTLY ENTERTAIN!
The Misses Shovp Entertain in
Honor Of Miss Weldon.

The Misses Laura aud MargaIet
Shonp gave most elaborate sls
course luncheon Tuesday afternoon at
the sboup home on ST. Charles
street, Ia honor of Miss Weldon, OF
Pittshure, Penn, who Is guest al
the Mr. and Mrs. George Meitzle'
home. Ten covers we're laid. lavcn.
der WIS the cnlor scheme: aud was
most elaborate affair
Fridge whist WAS the principal
amusement f3r the entertainment Of
the guests during the afternoon.
Miss Alice King carried on the arsi
h0nors aud Miss Weldon won second
honors. 10 is said by the ladies' pres.
eut "a have been one Of the most
pleasing u sncIal functions.
TIE following guests enjoyed The
hospitality 81 the Misses Shoub
Miss WeluGn, the guest of honor,
the Misses Pals. Decker. Kadleiz.
Oids Alice aud Constance KinR and
Miss Ammonspu.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-05-28

veution here today instructed Mis-
souri's thirty-six delegates To the ma
tional convention "a vote as unit
for the nomination OF the Nebraskan
for president. The thirty-two dele
gates fron the congressional districts
we're selected 10y the convention dele.
gates at sixteen district caucuses,
whose selections were subject TO the
conventions approval and the ap.
proval was unanimous.
The convention also reelected
William A, Rothwell national com.
mitteeman, declared for deep water
ways and voted down "A resolution 10
disfranchise ignorant and vicious
negroes.
Governor Folk, Senator Stone,
James A. Reed OF Kansas city, and
David r. Francis, OF ST. Louis, were
selected as e'egates-at-iarge Ia the
national convention.
Juneau, Alaska, May 20 John
Roman, one OF the most influential
mining operators of the Tanana dis.
trict, was nominated for delegate Ia
congress by the Alaska democratic
convention last night.
Delegates TO the Denver consen.
tiou are instructed TO support Bryan
for president and Jesse Grnnt for
vice president.
Columbia, 5. c.. May ~ by a
vote so nearly unanimous that no di
vision vas called for. the state demo.
cratic convention today instructed
its delegates 10 the natioaal conyen,
tion for BRYAN. RESOLUTIONS OF re.
gret over the illness OF Senator TIL
man were adopted.
Bellingham, Wash. May 20 --B,
refusing to stand for personal lih
erty'' plank ia the state platform
the democratic state convention 81
Spokane May ls lost chance for .
$500, 600 campaign fund, according &
/ W. III. Pembertou chairman OF tn,
Whitcomb county delegation 10 III,
convention and deley yates-at- large &
the national convention 10 Denver
/ Pemberton stated today that repre-
sentatives OF the state and nationa
liquor men were active at the con
ventlon and gave the delegates q
understand that the 500, 900 woul,
be Forthcoming " they would adop
a personal liberty plank as agains
the local option plank OF the repre-
sentatives. The liquor men, he said
desired 10 make the question &
straightWay issue aud fight tie mat
ter TO finish, the liquor interests o
the state and nation pouring mCnel
into the the democratic treasury
The offer caused REVOLT, It n as
serted, and after hot fight the con
sention adopted prohibition amend
ment 70 the state constitution.
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ruE pEAcE WITH WALL sraEEr.

President Roosevelt's name IL be-
Ing used quite freely In support OF
the present upllft In the stock mark.
et. II was common understanding
some days ago that general treaty
Of peace between Wall street and the
president had been reached, as a re-
suit OF which Wall street would sup
pott Taft for the nomination. Its
reward for 80 doing was To be halt
In the administration's campaign
against predatory wealth. Its pun
ishment for not doing 80 would bs
the nomination OF the president him
self
Now We are being treated TO rum
ors OF special individual conventions
or treaties OF peace and immunity
between the White House aud the
supposedly more eulpable OF the pre-
dltory corporations. One is said 70
cover Hartman aud his Pacific roads
Immunity from prosecution from
the one side. and support OF Tsft
from the other; aud II IL TO oe noted
that one Of the large New York
bankers associated with the Harri
man interests has declared In favor
OF Taft, and like declaration from
Hartman himself may soon be forth
coming. The stock market at any
rate seems 10 &c expressing substan-
tial belief In the existence of such a
treaty.
Then there Is u story Of another
special treaty entered into between
the White House and the New Haven
road on similar terms; someone who
has beard the story asked a director
Of the New H,ven company about IT,.
aud bis reply is to have been: "Yes.
we are now for Taft--like h--l;"
which may be interpreted as you
please, but which recalls David b.
iiill's remark during the campaign
Of 1896: II am still democrat
very still.
These stories may not soften the
| prevailing temper at the White
House, but the public has come To
know Mr. Roosevelt as q lighter Who
Is not so particular as he might be
respecting the neans employed to at.
tain a determined end: and. II the
stories Bnd large poular credence, he
has himself chiefly 70 hlame. More
over, have We not evidence In the
Brownsville truce on the republican
side OF the senate that extraordinary
means are to be employed 10 put the
party Into the Geld for the coming
campaign with united frontf Hot
the chosen candidate OF the president
IN being meantime placed in hard
1 position for 80 heavy man TO al.
How Is he likely TO succeed 10 riding
the two horses of Roosevelt radical
ism and predatory" Wall street,
/ Spring iield Republican.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-05-28
STATES IN LINE FOR THE
GREAT NEBRASkAN !
Michigan Though Claimed for Johnson shu Delegates for Bydn-s
souri, South Carolina and Alaska also in the Bryan Column

Montgomery. Ala, May 20. The
latest returns from the primary of
Monday indicates that the selection
of the four Bryan delegates at large
to the national convention is as
sured.
Lansing, Mich, May 20.--William
j. Bryan was Endorsed today by the
state democratic convention aud the
Michigan delegation to the national
convention was instructed To vote for
him under the unit rule until he is
nominated for the presidency. The
instruction was by unanimous vote
OF the convention and at no time
during the sessions did the slightest
opposition to Mr.. Bryan develop.
For delegates at large to the ma
tional convention the following were
chosen by unanimous vote;
John +. Winship, Woodbridge n.
Ferris, Charles II. Kimmerle, Ed
ward Ryan.
The resolution of instruction fol
lows:
''Tne leader who more than any
other has exemplified In his life and
utterances the spirit OF the new
movement, who has borne reproach
with patience and has grown with
the changing demands OF the times
still maintains his career with an
ever-increasing popular approval,
and to no other OF the numerous em.
inent democrats available could be
expected such an important acces-
sions of independent admirers as will
flock to his standard. The tariff still
remains unreyised; trusts have not
been in any important way interfereu
with; the moneyed interests are still
pampered and made the recipients of
the public bounty; public service cor
porations are still arrogant and as
suming, confident OF their control Of
every branch OF the government
taxation is unequal and excessive
and a government of the people, fol
the people and by the people, is but
mocking byword. Only democratic
suggestions are available for positiy,
relief and those advanced 5y oui
leader are being met by an eyer-in
creasing measure of popular approval
Uuder these circumstances we In
struct our delegates to the nationa
convention to vote as unit and
work for the nomination OF william
j. Bryan, OF Nebraska. until he shal
be declared the nominee of tn,
party"
Harrisburg, Pa, May 20. -Aftel
one Of the hardest fights within tb,
party In several wears the democratic
state convention here today decided
not to instruct its delegates at large
to the Denver convention for Bryan
1t was clean-cut victory for th'
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) PAMsIMARI.
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Geo. Silvey went to ChallIs last
week.
John Short is working for Mr..
Hallaran.
Whooping cough and measles are
rampant here.
Mrs. Maelzer visited at May a few
days last week.
Mr.. Henry Bradbury was over from
Challis last Thursday.
Maria Bassett went up to Parsa-
lows the first OF the week.
VIM. Hallaran and James Quinn
are getting their farms fenced.
Mr.. J. r. Wells has been improv-
ing his farm on Meadow creek.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ostrom started
for Salt Lake last Saturday the 23rd
A Mr.. Palmer, from near Black.
foot, went through Pahsimari re-
Gently.
Prof. Thos. Beech, OF Goldbu rg ,
went to Blackfoot on business last
week.
U. r. Wells has the Frail Black
ranch fenced now and the public road
runs around 1t.
Mr.. McReidine, the May freight.
er, started TO Mackay last Friday
after merchandise.
Mr.. Palmer Is looking for a dry
land ranch and home near the min
eral belt Of idaho.
Ranger Maelzer went to Antelope
recently. The forest there Is 10
charge Of Mr.. Hougham.
/. NJ. Taylor and Mr.. Tripp, repre-
senting the Midland Grocery Co.
have canvassed the valley.
Miss Bertha Campbell visited with
the Misses Matley at the Woods
Home Ranch last Friday and Satur.
day.
Judge Cotter went TO ChaIlis on
the Goth to close a deal In which the
judge becomes proprietor Of the Sill.
vey ranch on Big creek.
We thought that We had a fine rair
Just before our last writing but sinct
then the valley has been blessed witt
an old time Missouri rain.
Our genial sod accommodating
stage drivers name Is Mr.. Beverly
His home Is Salt Lake. He says oul
climate Is improving his health.
1t Is saio that the boys Of Ma,
treated the minister's horse With ,
coat OF paiut- This Is a poor way {,
advertise the berg" II anyone de
serves treatment treat the owner aDs
not the poor horse
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-05-28

Daniel Davis visited Mark Quin
livan on Friday
G. kriley returned from a trip e.
Salmon on Wednesday.
Mr.. Prince has laid out quite az
extensive plot Of cabbages
Miss Alta Hibbs visited Der friend.
Miss Tbeo. AcLung on Monday.
J. ". Fleemsn was the guest OF
Romiue and Munro on Sunday.
Mrs Carlson visited Mesdames Nc
Lung and Rood OF this burg ou Fri.
day.
Two large loads OF supplies for
Sineiser passed through here on Sun.
day.
G. c. wegele and J. ". Fleemsn
left for their respective homes in the
east this morning.
Nels Olson has fully recovered from
his attack Of cyanide poisoning snd
is at bis usual place behind the
plates at the Gold Ridge.
The Gold Ridge has received a con.
signment OF machinery, most q
which will he used for introducing
air into the mine workings
Thomas ITBngate and Mrs. Ida
Ward we're Joined IN wedlock on the
evening Of Wednesday the 10th. Tie
ceremony was performed by Justic,
of the Peace Arbogast.
Tao frelght teams belonging Il
Mont CclWell aud loaded witb tele.
phDre ~ire passed through here or
Friday. The wire Is for the proposed
line between Forney ard Yell0u
Jacket.
Messrs Olson, Rood and McLuns
spent most Of last week huntina
bear. The nearest they came to bsg
Rine any bear. however. was wher
they encountered a few tracks. bui
they sag that they don't like beal
meat anyhow.