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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-08-26
Portland, Ore, August.

| OItldHu, OIe., august. ~.
To the Editor Of the Pioneer.
A great city today, numbering
100000 souls, the Greater Portland
Of tomorrow will have half million
people, if the growth is correctly
shown by the census taken.
Portland is growing at the rate of
10000 people a year and the present
generation Of business men will live
to see it pass the 100000 mark.
The city has A. square miles of
area, 185 miles Of street railway,
315 miles of paved streets, 155 miles
|of sewers, 5 transcontinental railways
one of the worlds greatest fresh
water harbors for ocean vessels and
the purest, coolest water in the
world, being gravity flow piped
from the glaciers of Mount Hood,
nIry miles away.
The mighty Columbia, whose chan
mel at its lowest reaches never was
spanned by steel, has just been
bridged to bring all railroads into
Portland over continuous rails, doing
away with the ponderous railroad
ferry established by Willard thirty
years ago. 81
AS a residence city its equal does
not exist. Rosebuds unfolded on
Portland lawns in January and
tropical plants weathered the winter
without covering. z:
People all too frequently fail to
realize and appreciate the glories
and beauties of the section in which
they live. There may be grandiesr
-othe,.--.,a rte.--af- the n1ah4a-
far away, but none more varied,
beautiful and picturesque than are
to be found in our native land,
where floats the stars and stripes.
Nowhere are there more attractive
recreation places in the country than
along the shores of the Clackmas
and Willamette rivers. Nowhere
can one enjoy the picturesque
beauties Of Oregon scenery, which
nature has provided in such prodigal
abundance, than by a trip over these
suburban trolly lines. No matter
what kind of scenery the visitor may
desire, it can be found within easy
distance of Portland. Snow-capped
peaks, water falls, rock-ribbed
streams, foot hills, lava beds, bays,
caves, lakes, incompatible rivers
are at the choosing Of the sight seer.
These sublime environments were
the inspiration of the hardy Ameri-
can who, in single century, has
transformed an untrodden wilderness
into great state.
No visitor in Portland should
leave until he has visited the natural
beauties to be found in such lavish
profusion along the Portland railway,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-08-26
A RESIDENT OF BEMIDJI
WRITES OF PORTLAND, ORE
Interesting Description Of the Elegant Metropolis Of the
Northern Pacific Portion Of the United States
Great Future for Portland.

some of which are picturesque
view of Portland's great freshwater
harbor, where may be seen ships Of
all maratine nations of the world;
the Forestry building, on the Lewis
& Clark Exposition grounds, lin all
the world there exists no such a
building. In all the world there
never has been nor ever will be again
tsuch building erected and in no
city but Portland is it possible to
build it. It is constructed entirely
of mammouth logs of Douglas fir, in
their natural state. They were cut
in the forests of Oregon, foated
down the Willamette river to within
short distance of the grounds, and
from there hauled up and placed in
position by powerful donkey engines,
The supports of this building are
massive trunks OF $ Douglas fir, 80
feet in length each one containing
from seven to eight thousand feet of
lumber.
Within this building is the stump
of mammouth Douglas fir, whose
roots are entwined around the body
of the trunk of a cedar tree. This
tree died a natural death, fell over
and a seed of the Douglas fir dropped
on it and grew, this according to
calculations made by counting the
rings, occurred 173 years before
Columbus discovered America.
A flag staff, standing in front of
the building, also a Douglas fir,
measures 184H feet above the
ground s4d twenty feet below the
80 49,
off when the tree was felled, and
we have tree 242 feet in height.
Counsel Crest, a hill the elevation
of which is 1900 feet above sea
level. The view from this command
ing eminence beggars description and
SIS one of the grandest sights in
the world. Below lies Portland,
while further off is St. Johns, Van
couver, Oregon City and other COM
munities.
The Columbia and Willamette
rivers wind their way through the
landscape, while in the distance
may be seen the mighty snow
capped peaks of Mount hood, eleva.
ton 1i,225 feet, fifty miles away;
Mount St. Helens, elevation 9,739
feet, sixty-three miles away; Mount
Adams, elevation 1884 feet, eighty
miles away; Mount Jefferson, eleva
ton 1o,567 feet, seventy-three miles
away; the Sisters, elevation 1866
feet, 103 miles away and last the
grand old Rainier, whose snow-capped
peak glistens in the morning sun
like millions of sparkling diamonds,
elevation 1888 feet and 100 miles
] away. -. Bill"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-08-26
Released from Custo

Arthur Walker, the 14-year-old
son Of a. P. Walker Of Puposky, was
released from custody N nday after
noon on the order Of C. w. Stanton,
Judge Of the Fifteenth judicial Dis
trict. s.
Dung Walker was brought in
from Puposky about two weeks ago
on charge Of smoking cigarettes,
his father having appeared before
Judge Simons and alleged that the
lad was vieiously incorrigible and
addicted to the habit of smoking
tobacco.
Judge Simons listened to the evi-
dence and came, to the conclusion
that while the boy was mischievous
he was not viciously incorrigible as
charged in the complaint. He certi-
fed the case over to Judge Stanton,
who rendered his decision as
recorded above. u
=. The young lads mother died.
several years ago, and he played
truant from school for a week last
spring., but the evidence plainly
shows that the father is looking for a
chance to get free board for his little
son, who is only mischievous, like
great many other youngsters.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-08-26
Methodist Sunday School Picnic.

The Methodist Sunday school will
hold its annual picnic next Thurs
dav at the outlet across the lake. All
members are requested to meet at
the city dock Thursday morning at
9 O'Clock with their lunches. They
will be conveyed across the lake in
the North STAR" fare15 cents.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-08-26
Issued a Wolf Bounty.

County Auditor Wilmann Of this
city allowed wolf bounty of $3.50
yesterday morning to William Austin
Of Nebish for killing 4 full grown
wolf.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-08-26
Will Be Union Picnic.

The Presbyterian church and Sum
day school picnic, which was to
have been held today, has been
postponed until tomorrow Thurs
day. providing weather conditions
do not interfere with the arrange
ments. If it is not favorable weather
Thursday the picnic will be held
Friday. The Presbyterian bell will
be rung an hour before the boat
leaves.
It was suggested by some Of the
Methodist brethren that union
picnic be held, which, Rev. White
states, he and his congregation will
be happy to do.
Listen for the bell.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-08-26
Card Of Thanks.

We wish to return our heartfelt
thanks to the many generous friends
who stood by US, with such un.
wearying kindness during the time
our darling child was called upon
to suffer before entering upon the
rest PREPARED for the children Of
God,' and crossed to the beautiful
home over there" Seldom have
any in need Of sympathy and the
most devoted friendship, received so
full measure Of the best fruits of
the human heart. e
Mr.. Mrs. E. S. Woodward.
S 4.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-08-26

install this train but instead granted
the weekend train for Saturday and
Sunday nights. This train, as an
experiment, has proven success
and it is confdentally believed by
the people of Bemidji that night
train each night to and from the
city would also prove to be success;
and it is hoped that the railway
company will install this night train
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-08-26

Souvenir post cards at the Pho
neer office. z .s,-.- 59 /. s
The Detroit times., 1908-08-08
WIFE APPEARED IN
VISION, DRESSED
IN BRIDAL GOWN
LED HIM TO INVESTIGATE VICTIM
OF BONFIRE MURDER AND IoEN-
LITIGATION OF WOMAN'S
CLOTHING FOLLOWED =

NEW YORK. Aug S-His wife
appearance 10 him in vision wearing
her bridal gown and wreath OF white
flowers which circled her brow AT
their wedding led Frank Lafascky. the
gardener OF Stapleton, ;. l., to idenu-
~ clothing worn by the victim or the
great bonfire mystery As his vie :.
With her. according 10 the gardener.
appeared her mother She pleaded
with him 20 take back her daughter
and 10 forgive her Tor clipping Win
another
This vision I.afascky said today ap-
peared 10 him last Tuesday nigh1 as
he slept When he pondered over II
he became more and more worried
and after sleepless nights he determ'
ind TO go to the police TO see II he
could find out whether the woman
whose charred body was found IN the
Cayler-st lot. wrapped IN blazing
oil-soaked mattress, was the woman
who. four months ago. deserted him
TO run away with John korkawsky.
KerkaWsky in his cell today made
vain attempts 10 secure the $4,000 bail
in default OF which he is being helG
as suspicious person He seemed
10 dread the questioning OF the police.
and although he stoutly denied any
knowledge OF the crime, be grew 50
nervous that he fell in faint when
ne was again subjected to the dreaded
third degree.
II was only when the asphalt worker
who had admitted taking Mrs. Lafascky
TO Green Point could stand no more
that the police led HIM, exhausted.
back to his cell.
Detectives are searching Perth AM
boy and nearby towns. investigating
stories told them by the prisoner. He
maintains the missing wife was alive.
and gave the names u several places
where he thought she might be. No
trace OF her has been found.
Although the man held as a sus-
pect maintains he has been steadily
at work for many weeks. his employ
ers, the Barber Asphalt Co, produc-
ed books TO show he has on several
occasions been absent.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-08
EIGHT DROWN
AS BOAT BURNS
STEAMER PREMIER GOES UP IN
FLAMES AT PIER IN
WINNIPEG.

WINNIPEG, Aug. S.-News was re-
ceived here today from the northern
end OF Lake Winnipeg that the steam
or Premier. Capt Stevens, master. was
burned on Thursday. entailing a loss
OF eight lives. six passengers and two
members OF the crew
The dead are: Mrs. A. Couture.
Seikirk: Mr. Obon, Ginli; Miss Po-
yah, Winnipeg; Elmer Jones. Oscar
Overton and l.. Fryer. Winnipeg; Au-
gustus We'll. cook. OF Selkirk; Norman
Fisher, assistant cook, of Selkirk.
The boat was anchored al pier
when Are broke out In the engine
room. The flames spread, enveloping
the boat. Despite the valiant efforts
OF the crew. the blaze spread beyond
control of the men. The passengers
were caught unawares and those who
perished were caught In their state
rooms and cut off by the wall OF fire.
The wind carried the flames TO the
pier and with It several buildings were
burned
The boat left Winnipeg on Monday
for the extreme northern end OF the
lake, carrying 3S persons. News OF
the catastrophe did not reach here
until today. when a steamer brough;
the information.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-08

by the kid and then follows plot aad
counter TO do away with him and
TO kidnap Bonnie. The action changes
from the United states TO the consulate
al Colombia. which Is surrounded by
LopoZs troops. under command of ms
son. who uses the army as u TOOL TO
further his own ends.
by agreeing TO raise the siege he
hopes to win Bonnie but the Kid APP
pears Just IN time TO once more outwt
his plans. The action il fast and splr-
tied throughout and when melodra-
matte events Wane the musical end of
the program picks up the ends and sets
things lively once more. Among the
many numbers introduced by Raymond
and his Bon Bon girls are: "Hark To
the Scream OF the Eagle. Take Your
Hat OF TO the United states Marines,
THE Past. the Present and the Flu
ture." II Would Like to Feather a Nest
for You" They call Me the Candy
Kid" Il Am the Captain OF a Baseb ball
Nine" college Boys and Girls" and
several others
Matinees viii be given daily except
Wednesday
The Detroit times., 1908-08-08

VILE theater In America can equal ~
for this season OF the year Ihete ar
several reasons for the large attend
ance but the two principal ones are
that the Temple Is kept as cool as an
Ice house with automatic suction rams
and blowers. and the vaudeville enter
tainment provided Is almost up 10 Ts ,me
high standard maintained by the rem
pie during the winter months
The principal acts for next week are:
Gus Edwards. The Kountry Kids IN
a one-act musical comedy, with cast
OF six girls and four youths. This act
Il Ia claimed. Is far superior TO any
thing Edwards has ever before CONTRIB
uted To vaudeville, and when II Is re-
Blonde Typewriters. the hit OF the
Temple bill this Week. much can be
expected OF his new Offering
lied Eagle" - full-blooded Apache
Indian chief. who was with the blood
thirsty GeroniIao ia the lava beds. WIN
he an object OF considerable interest IN
the Texas sketch. "A Texas Wooing,
TO be presented here for the hrst lhe
diddleton and Spellmyer. Red
Eagle" was loaned Mr. Middleton ny
government. and Is TO be returned
to the reservation as soon az Mr. Mid
ietons lease OF him expires
There is an abundance or comedy ana
,sing In the bill. The principal sing
feature will be furnished by Miss
Il not the best, singing condolences In
vaudeville Warren Blanchard.
blackface singing and comedy act
Buch Bros. comedy the Four Balthus.
acrobats extraordinary; the Three
-.sre sisters dancing feature;
Goldsmith & Hoppe. comedy and music {;
and the kinctograph pictures. complete
the show.
Edwin Holt a well-known star In the
popular priced theaters, Will come for
ward as the star OF the bill Aug. IL.
Mr.. Holt succeeded the late Eugene
Jepson as star Of the George AIDE COM
Cd
which will be presented In the Temple
for the first time.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-08

is the embodiment OF energy and per
severance.
Ii Is through the development and
exercise OF these personal powers that
he has become the head of the higges,
floral establishment between New
York and San Francisco
No wonder the business men of our
city give him such universal acclaim
Since his earliest days he has shown
marvellous executive ability and 1t was
mainly through his efforts that the
Breitmeyer building was erected. He
has inherited the tenacity OF his father.
There Is no doubt that he is natural
ly qualified as leader OF men
Mr.. Breitmeyer is vice presid, MT Of
the German American bank. Formerly
he was president OF the Society OF
American Florists and Il was ne who
brought 10 this city this organlzation's
big convention.
NJ. Breitmeyer's street railway pol.
icy Is the lowest possible fares con.
sistent with efficient service
The Detroit times., 1908-08-08
MOTHER|SACCUSED
/ Of DROWNING
HER. BABY
SAGINAW POLICE SEARCHING FOR
YOUNG WOMAN AS RESULT OF
FINDING OF BAeYs BODY IN
THE RIVER.

SAGINAW. Mich, Aug. S.-The cor
oner's jury called in the case OF the
dead baby found on the river shore
near the Pere Marquette river bridge
brought in the following verdict: we
believe the child was deliberately
drowned by the mother or some other
person. unknown TO u.s."
On July Is, the testimony at the
inquest showed, woman. prettily
gowned, arrived alone in a closed car
rage at the Woman's hospital. She
gave the name OF Mrs. J. +. Austin
.1l3 Military-st., Port Huron, and said
she was on her way from Port Huron
10 Alpena. The child was born that
might. Last Wednesday she paid her
bill at the hospital, saying she was
going TO take train for Alpena. She
left at S:45 p. m. with the infant In /
coupe, ostensibly for the Pere Mar
quette station. Instead she asked the
driver TO take her to Mershon, a lonely
lumber district about half mile from
the station. With the infant held ten
derly in her arms, she dismissed the
cabman. The night was dark and she
was seen no more.
In going to the station, the woman
would have crossed the river at the
point where the baby's body was
found. The autopsy showed the child's
lungs filled with water There were
no external marks of violence. II ls
believed the mother, or confederate.
carried the baby down the river bank
from the bridge and held him under
water until he was dead. The baby's
clothing was OF the finest material AMI
he had been dressed with scrupulous
care. The dresses and even the pin
ming blanket were stitched with silk
and nothing was disarranged. The
tiny stockings and little kim0na were
also OF silk. At the hospital ii was
said the baby was perfectly healthy
and strong. The mother was described
as handsome woman; feet inches
tall; fair complexion, with brown hair
combed In large pompadour. and she
was dressed in black when she LEFT
the institution. She was about %
years old. and talked very little about
herself. Both nurses who attended
her identified the body OF the ba0y
found as her child.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-08
THAW A BANKRUPT,
FILES VOLUNTARY
PETITION
ACTION is TAKEN FOR THE PuR-
POSE OF SAVING HIM FROM LIT
IGATioN OVER CLAIMS By HIS
CREDITORS.

PITTSBURG. Pa. Aug. S.-A volun-
tary petition In bankruptcy was filed
after S O'Clock last night in the Unit
ed States court by Attorney Charles
Morschauser. OF New York, represent
ing Harry X. Thaw. OF this city. who
is now confined in the Duchess ccun-
~, y. Y. Jail
In the petition Thaw states that his
assets are Sl2S0i23S and his liabili'
ties. $453 1903 Roger O'Mara.
weli-known Pittsburg detective, and
personal friend OF the Thaw family,
was appointed as receiver. His bond
was placed at 100000. and John New
ell aid James w. Piatt, two promin-
ent business men OF this city, became
security for Mr.. O'Mara.
The most Interesting information
given regarding the proceedings is 10
be found In the petition asking for the
appointed OF receiver in which 1t Is
alleged that the action is taken FOR
the purpose OF preventing his property
being dissipated In litigation over
claims. many of which are unjust. The
figures in the bankruptcy petition
show that this refers TO the lawyers
and doctors.
Thaw states that he is confined in
Jail IN Dutchess county, n. y and Is
likely TO be there for some time. He
saws some of his creditors have com
menced suits against him and others
are contemplating similar action. He
is unable. he says 10 give the liuga-
ton his attention, owing 10 the CON
finement
The papers were received by +. VI.
Underwood. receiver in bankruptcy or
the United States court for Lawrence
county Pennsylvania. who happened
to be in this city: the local receiver
w. r. Blair. being absent for Few
days. The papers will be presented
20 Mr.. Blair when he returns.
Loans amounting TO sl9l,500 from
his mother, Mrs. William Thaw. are
not disputed Among the disputed
claims are the following;
John B. Gleason, New York, $50,
600; Hartridge & Peabody, New York,
$50 900; j. ]. Graham. Newburg. y.
Y. s2.954; DR.. Hammond. New York.
1000; DR.. Wagner. Binghamton, y
Y. $4,000: DR.. Jolliffe, New York, So
245: Or. Jones. Morristown, n. j.. So
600; Martin Littleton. New York. So
O55: DR.. Hamilton. New York, $4,000;
DR.. Dana. New York, $500.
Previous 10 fling the papers Attor-
ney Morschauser held long confer
ence with Stone 4 Stone, Thaw's lo-
cal counsel, and the greatest secrecy
was maintained regarding the action.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-08

Mr.. Breitmeyer is man OF great
popularity, a business man Of the very
highest type.
This Is the tribute OF well.known
Detroiter: II have always met Mr.
Breitmeyer with pleasure have al.
ways parted from him with regret.
and I have never yet left him that /
did not hold in my heart higher
idea of mankind
This form of appreciation may cut
q figure In this campaign, which now
comes on apace. There is no doubt
that wherever one goes one finds the
popular florist beloved by rich and
poor, and his name is on every tongue.
Mr.. Breitmeyer was born In this
city as years ago. His people came
from Bavaria, the second largest king.
dom OF the German empire. Philip IS
the third son of the late John Brett.
meyer. Philip is chip of the old
block and will unquestionably make a
sturdy champion OF the peoples rights
regarding low street railway fares. He
The Detroit times., 1908-08-08
DELMAS DENIES STORY
OF HATTIE FORSYTHE

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. S.-when
seen at his country home at Mountain
View today, ID. NJ. Delmas denied the
truth OF the story told by Miss For
sythe. He said:
Il do not know Miss Forsythe and
have never set eyes on her. | heard
her name. that is all As to the story
she tells IL is an absolute falsehood.
The story that Evelyn Thaw told on
the witness stand was the story she
told TO me. II was the story she told
the lawyers who were in the case be.
fore me. The suggestion that I
drilled Evelyn Thaw TO tell a false
story is preposterous. The story OF
Evelyn Thaw's life as told In court
was known long before had anything
to do with the case"
The Detroit times., 1908-08-08
THE WHITNEY.

After being closed nearly two months
the whitney Will throw open Its. doors
next Sunday afternoon. Aug. y, onerinS
neiodrama THE candy Kid" with Ray
Raymond the popular singing comedi-
an. in the titular role, assisted by the
Bon Bon Girls, a bevy OF bright. we'll
dressed maldens, with singing voices
and nirnble feet.
The action of the piece opens on the
campus ut Yale where the kid IL Just
finishing his college education. lie II a
lad with princely allowance. well
met among his comrades and a general
favorite. Always I'm his attendance ATE
two colored klekaninnies. his Wallets,
who Incidentally evolve an occasional
laugh or two. The series OF dramatic
events frolic around the ATTEMPTS Of
one Emanuel Lopez. the son OF Presi-
dent Lopez, ot Colombia. To force thg
love OF Bonnie Bosworth. daughter OF
the American consul TO Colombia. Loo
peg 10 frustrated IN some OF his plans
The Detroit times., 1908-08-08
ONE KILLED IN
AUTO SMASH-UP

BUFFALO, Aug. S.-Edward NJ. 81
card. prominent Buffalo lawyer. was
Instantly killed, and Joseph Bart was
perhaps fatally injured at O'Clock
this morning when their auto struck
street car head on.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-08
She Likes Good ThIno.

Mrs. Chas. r Smith. OF West Frank.
lin. Maine. says: II like good things
and have adopted DIR. Kings New Life
Pills as our family laxative medicine.
because they are good and do their
work without making fuss about IT,"
These painless purifiers sold at +. G.
Kinsel's. Central Drug Co. and Gray
& Worcester's drug stores.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-08
AT Tile COMIQIE

The ComiQue has a good list OF acts
that appear for the coming week on
Monday night for the first time here.
Billy A. Falls. The Assassin OF Sor-
The Detroit times., 1908-08-08

This viii be great winter for beau
~ in tights. Every burlesque SHOW is
to have 20 shapely and songful dan
seuses acc ording to the advance state
ment OF J. NJ. Ward. who IL TO manage
the Gayety this winter. This ought to
help make up for hard times In the
cloak factories. az II is an increase OF
about so per cent In the charm battery
OF the shows The regular union num-
her OF chorus girls per show last win
ter was II. although some troupes
carried as many as a. Evidently the
delegate of the Chorus Ladies' union
has put across "A new scale on the
managers Also. the reform tendency
in burlcsuue lines is To be carried
further than ever. All smut" IL TO be
obliterated. wiped out. and the burles,,
and family resorts-maybe
Manager Ward. who succeeds Harry
Hedges has been In charge OF the
American theater In New York and the
Alhambra In Chicago. and Is, therefore,
up on the show business He announces
that the Gayety will open Aug. 80 with
one OF Fred Twins shows.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-08
CALEB IVES, FORMER
DETROITER, is DEAD

CINCINNATI, o.. Aug. S.-(Special)
Caleb Ives. wealthy soap manufac-
turer formerly Of Detroit, Is dead
here.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-08
TEMPLE.

The Temple theater management Will
present another standard array OF Nau-
devIlle talent next week. and If the at
tendance keeps up TO that OF the cur
rent week all records for attendance
for the first two weeks OF August Will
be broken. IL is doubtful If any yaude-