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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-05-11
ST, ANTHONY HOSPITAL
IS FINE INSTITUTION
Mortality Rate Of Local Hospital is
Very Low Compares Favor.
ably With Others.

The wonderful growth and develop.
ment of our local hospital forms a
most interesting topic, not only tc
those who are, directly interested in
hospital work, but for all the citi.
zens of Bemidji and the surround.
ing country.
Very few Bemidji people realize
what grand work,is being carried
on for suffering humanity, right here
in our midst. ..
From the First day of January,
1907, to the First day of May, 1908,
the total number of cases entering
the institution was 1923, of which
number SO were medical and 453
were surgical.
Of the $40 medical cases there
were twenty deaths, or a death rate
of three and one-half per cent:
Of the 453 surgical cases there
were seven deaths. -Four of these
were in reality dying when they were
entered, and they. lived but a few
hours. One other died from kidney
trouble four days after the operation,
leaving only two deaths. directly
traceable to operations, making a
death rate of less than one-half per
cent. e
The hospital is not large enough
to admit all classes of cases and an
addition will have to be built to the
institution in the very near future.
The doctors in attendance at the
hospital do not refuse hopeless cases
in the hospital, excepting contagious
diseases. Among these were forty.
five charity cases that were taken
care of, free of charge. This mortal.
ity rate is as low, if not. lower, than
that Of any hospital in the state, and
all in all, the record of st. Anthony
hospitals one that the city of Be.
midi has just cause to be proud at.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-05-11

4 q n e.
by Judge Jenkins of Wisconsin that
they will assist him if necessary when
the bill comes up.
The Volstead drainage bill which
provides for draining the Red Lake
lands in northern Minnesota will pass
the senate with some amendments
and the amendments will be accepted
by Mr.. Volstead.
A new bill for extending the time
for constructing the dam at Inter
national Falls will be reported by
Congressman Stevens on Monday.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-05-11

Through the good pitching of
Baumgartner for Park Rapids and
the dumb plays and errors of Be-
midi fielders, the Park Rapids base
ball team was enabled to hand a 5
to defeat to the Bemidji team yes
terday afternoon in a game which
showed clearly that the locals must
practice if they intend to win games,
and must also get back their batting
eyes if they intend to win games
this summer.
Although Park Rapids did not
earn any of the five runs she got Gas
earned runs 60, in baseball scoring)
and Bemidji did earn one of her two
by base on balls followed by clean
two-bagger, the visiting team de-
served their victory, as they played
better all-around ball than Bemidji.
Their errors came at time when
they were not very costly, while Be-
midi players got "butter fingers" at
just the wrong time, counting in the
score column.
Baumgartner, who has been play
ing with Bemidji, deserted the locals
and was on the hill' for his old
teammates, he having formerly
played with Park Rapids. Baum"
was out to win, if possible, and he
did his best, having much speed
and an assortment of benders that
the locals could not do much with.
He struck out fourteen, allowed five
hits 1.-TWO of them two-baggers) and
passed two, being effective when the
bases were occupied. He was given
good support, despite the fact that
his teammates made seven errors.
A fast double play by Dahms,
Ressler and Downs was the fielding
feature of the game.
Emmerson hurled 'em over for
Bemidji, and the Indian twirler
pitched a good game. With erroress
support on both sides Emerson
would have won, but the men back
of him played very much corner lot al
times. Roy had a finger badly
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-05-11
CELEBRATION ON FOURTH
MEETING WITH APPROVAL
Probable that Congressman Stevenson and W. Savage
Will Deliver Addresses in Bemidi- arrangements
Progressing Nicely for Old.Time Celebration

The committee on arrangements
having charge of the forthcoming
18th of July celebration are meeting
with much success in the matter of
securing funds and arranging the
program.
c. Christensen, who is one of the
committee on arrangements, a few
days ago wrote to Congressman
Stevenson at Washington and also
to M. w. Savage of Minneapolis ask
ing if they could not deliver speeches
here on the 18th.
Today Mr.. Christensen received
the following telegram from Con-
gresham Steenerson:
Washington May IL.
C. Christensen, Bemidji, Mimi:
II hope to be able to accept your
invitation for the fourth at Bemidii
and will advise you definitely later.
H. Sleenerson.''
Mr.. Savage has not yet answered
his invitation, but Mr.. Christensen
believes that he will accept the invi-
tation and be with us on the 18th.
AS Mr.. Savage has been mentioned
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-05-11
Turtle River Single Men Won.

Turtle River, May, 11.-(Special
to the Pioneer. 1.-The married men
of Turtle played game of ball yes
terday against the single men, and
the latter won the contest, by a
score of IL to II.
The game was very exciting, and
the spectators were loud in their
roofing" for their favorites.
The teams lined up as follows:
Married men-Will Morey c, Will
Bell p, H. Daugherty Id, Frank Van
Tassel 2b, James Gray 3b, G.. A.
Offstad'ss IS, L. Stanley IF, L. Morey
CT, p. Perrault If.
Single Men,. Chounard c, w.
Thompson p, Forest Van Tassel lib,
Chris Nelson 2b, E. Madison 3b, L.
Callahan IS, E. Utech rf, A. Fogel-
quist CT, J. Silbert If.
Umpire-Art Panchot.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-05-11

the location of normal school in
Bemidji. .~E
Mr.. Opsahl appears confident that
he can at least hold his own with
Henry Funkley of this city and
Harry Ives of St. Hilaire, who are
announced candidates for the repub-
lican nomination as representative
from this district.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-05-11
D. L. FISK. ANNOUNCES
ATTORNEY CANDIDACY
Popular Local Man would Succeed
Henry Funlkey as Pr0secu-
tor Beltrami County.

Dewitt H. Fisk states he will be
candidate for the office of county
attorney, to succeed Henry Funkley.
He located in Bemidji in April
1900. His record as citizen and a
lawyer is well known to the voters
of Beltrami county. He settled in
the Red River Valley, Minnesota, in
1880, was admitted to the bar in
this state in 1881. Mr.. Fisk was
first county attorney of Norman
county. He went west in 1888,
locating at Cheney, and practiced
law in the City of Spokane, Washing
ton, up to June 1898, when he re-
turned to this state. His experience
as frontier attorney, since his
admission, has given him vast
experience in the organization and
development of a new country.
In the event of his election, Mr..
Fisk declares he will continue the
aggressive policy adopted by Mr..
Funkley, respecting the upholding
and enforcing the laws, thereby
putting forth his best endeavors to
entirely eradicate that vicious crimi-
nal element that so greatly domi-
mated this upper country, but which
has. been so effectually put down
by vigorous prosecutions and prompt
action of the courts.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-05-11

very favorably as a candidate for
the republican nomination for gov
ernor, and the appearance here of
the owner of the famous Dan Patch
will be of more than ordinary
interest.
A good celebration is assured, and
although the program will not in
clude any worldwide attractions,
YET the small sports, ball gam es, ETC.,
will be unusually attractive.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-05-11
SOAKING RAINS AGAIN
STOPS FOREST FIRES
Law Should Be Enforced, Providing
Penalty for NEGLIGENCE in Leav.
ing Burning Fires.

The forest fires which have been
burning in this part of Beltrami
county for several days were stopped
to considerable extent by the shower
of rain which fell last night, but the
rainfall was not heavy enough to
entirely extinguish the flames and it
is possible that much damage will be
done before the fires are entirely
stopped.
Considerable complaint has been
made concerning the carelessness of
people who set fires in the vicinity
of timber. It is said that there are
several instances where there have
been wonton negligence in the mat
ter of extinguishing fires which,
when left, were but small affairs and
which later destroyed considerable
standing timber.
If this practice is not stopped it is
more than likely that prosecutions
will follow, as the law is very strict
in this regard.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-05-11
Got -Four Wolf Bounties.

F.. Frank Schroeder came to the city
Saturday and late in the evening
visited the county auditors office and
collected bounties on four cub wolves,
whose earthly existanc he had ter
minated.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-05-11

For Sale.

One gasoline launch boat-house;
new tent with fly minnow net, and
pieces of furniture for summer cot
tage. Inquire Mrs. Chase, Bemidji
Cash Shoe Store.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-05-11
Planning at Reasonable Prices.

Any desiring planning done, should
apply to the Bemidjl Handle Factory,
where satisfaction is guaranteed, and
where prices are reasonable. Give
us trial. Bemidji Handle Com
pany.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-05-11
Litt|efork 6, international Falls 4.

The International Falls and little.
fork baseball teams played a game
at International Falls yesterday,
the contest being an exciting one,
and witnessed by large crowd.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-05-11

Bush 2b and 3b, Riddell 1b, Schriner
rf, Emerson p.
Park Rapids-Ressler, 2b, Downs
Id, Bell CT, Baumgartner p, Pierce
If, Hutchinson 3b, Andrel If, Bungo
c, Dahms IS.
Score by innings
r. II. e.
Bemid it, ..........O1 OOOO2-3 9
Park Rapids ........ % 0 OO003-5 z
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-05-11
Notice..

AS I expect to leave for the west
about June l, all parties indebted to
me are requested to call and settle
all accounts before that date.
C. C. WOODWARD.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-05-11

New souvenir postal cards of
St. Phillips church at the Pioneer
office.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-05-11

Later-The soaking rain of this
afternoon has undoubtedly extin-
guished any fire which was in dan
ger of spreading to any extent,
although there may still be some
old stumps in which the fire is burn
ing, but the rain has undoubtedly
put stop to the fires.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-05-11

Additional local matter will be found
on fourth page.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20
Miscellaneous.

BAND and orchestra music furnished
 for weddings and other occasions. Prices are reasonable. Angelo Cocchiola, mgr, B Union st. 10-19-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20

DANBURY HAT STORE, "A Grand st. is where you get that $1.90 and $1.40 hat that in years past you have found has no equal. Remem- Der the place. "A Grand st, opposite Democrat office. 9-16-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20

NEW AND SECOND HAND FURNI- TURE-The cheapest place in the city to buy your furniture. I have whatever you want at the lowest prices. If you have any second hand furniture to sell let me give you price on 1t. Philip Miller, 249 South Main st. 9-24-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20
WANTED.

WANTED-To instruct pupils on pi- ano by piano instructor. Price 35c per hour. For further particulars address Piano Instructor, care Dem- ocrat. 10-19-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20

WANTED-Woman who understands sewing to help tailor. Steady work, good wages A. Benevento, ladies' and gents tailor, TIA West Main St.
 10-19-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

TO RENT-Tenement of 4 rooms, with improvements, 425 River st. Inquire on second floor. 2 10-20-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20

315 Bank st, F. W. Lu- cas's cigar store, one of the largest and best selected stocks of pipes and smokers articles and all the favor ite brands of cigars and tobacco. Cigars by the box speciality. Call and see us and you will surely come again.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20

TO RENT-Tenement of five rooms, all Improvements, at 619 South Main st. Inquire of D. J. Griffin, East Main st, or get keys at fruit store. SIS South Main. 10-19-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20

WANTED-Woman to do plain cook ing. One with good habits. 237 Grand st. 10-19-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20

FOUND-A wedding ring. Owner may obtain same by calling and proving property. Call 124 East Main st, second floor, to right.
 10-17-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20

ATTENTION DENTS TS We have everything in this neigh borhood except a dentist. We have the ideal quarters, over Polls en- trance, to rent. Now occupied by Moriarty, who Is moving into new store down stairs. Inquire at Mori- arty's, 147 East Main st.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20

MACHINIST-Have building and or ders. wish to connect with party having some trade and machinery. Address U. s., Evening Democrat.
 10-6- If
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20

TO RENT-Tenement of five rooms, With attic and garden; water in the house. Inquire on premises. s. Fl. Kilmer, Tudor st. 1O-2O-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20

whatever you want at the lowest prices. If you have any second hand furniture to sell let me give you a price on it. Philip Miller, 249 South Main st. 9-24-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20
NOTICE.

Time having elapsed the follow ing pledges will be sold at private sale if not called for by the 1st of Nnronahar 1Qa2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20

II. A. DULAC, builder and contrac- tor, stair builder and cabinet mak- CT; store fitting speciality. Office and shop with J. E. Smith & Co. 65 Benedict st, Waterbury, Conn. Res idence 62 Tracy ave; postofice box 1It.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20

TO RENT-4 rooms, 49 Chambers st. Inquire of Thomas Downey on premises. 10-19-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20
TO RENT

TO RENT-Five large rooms in a two tenement house; all modern Improvements; rent reasonable to right party: 553 South Main st, op- posite watch factory. 10-19-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20

LOST-S Solid gold and enamel watch charm with I. c. S. monogram. Finder will receive reward by re-. turning to P. o. Knight, 27 West Main st. 10-20-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20

morn youp frienns oas of tOwn Of the dolngs in Waterbury by sending them ths Demovas: es . yeass 11 csnfD c unonxh
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20

LOST--Brindle dog, answers to name of Spot; license No 62.665; tag on collar. Please return to William Mulligan, 16 Charles st. 10-20-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20

TO RENT-Tenement of five rooms, all improvements; newly papered and painted; at Rye st. Inquire corner South and Rye sts. 10-19-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20

woman for general housework, in small fam fly. Address Mrs P. L. Brennan, P. o. box 627. 10-17-S
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20

WANTED-The people to know If they have not $7 for ton of coal they can get big bag of Otto Coke from their grocer for a dime.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20

TO RENT-Tenement of five rooms, all improvements, at 37S Mill st. Edward McMahon. 10-19-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20

TO RENT-Tenement of rooms, with all Improvements, new house, price reasonable; two minutes walk from Clock shop. Inquire Frank the Shoeman, 156 South Main st.
 10-17-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20

TO RENT-Tenement of six rooms and one of three rooms at 22 Bren- nan place. Inquire D. J. Mccarthy, 2S Pleasant st. 10-19-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20

WANTED-Salesman Excellent op- portunity for up to date active man. Apply manager, IS East Main st.
 10-3-tf
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-06-16
ARREST FORMER OFFICER
Charge-Friends Believe In
His Integrity.

Villisca, June 15.--Alf Moore, for
merly Of Corning and at this time a
resident Of this city, greatly to the sur
prise and shock of his many political
and personal friends, has been charg-
ed by the government with having Sc
cured $500 from the postmaster at
Craig, Mo-, under the representation
that he was postoffice inspector.
Moore was arrested on the strength
of a description. given by the Craig
postoffice official. Moore was former
ly postal inspector engaged in fer
reting out thefts of the same kind of
which he is now accused Of having
committed.
The postmaster at Craig alleges
that Moore presented his credentials
to him on Jan. H. and that after
checking up his Office demanded $500,
which the postmaster claims was
turned over to Moore without question
Jan. 16.
Moore denies ever having been IN
Craig on the date mentioned in the
complaint, and states that he can cas-
lily prove an allDi Friends Of Moore
in Villisca promptly appeared as sur.
cites for him in the sum Of $1,000
Moore is cited to appear in Creston
June % for preliminary examination
Moore recently resigned his posi-
ton with the government to accept q
position with a wholesale shoe house
His friends believe in his integrity
and that mistake has been made.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-06-16
SHAW CHOICE OF
The COMMIT Zee
is NOT FAVORABLE TO DoLL1-
YER AS CANDIDATE FOR
VICE PRESIDENT.
From Saturdays Daily

From Saturdays Daily
A meeting of the Republican COM
mitteemen from the several districts
of the state was held yesterday at
Des Moines. The meeting was attend
ed by the representatives of each dis
trict of the state, with the exception
of the 4th and 18th districts. w. W..
Epps of this city represented the 9Th
district.
The object of the meeting was to
arrange for the coming state conven-
tion to be held at Waterloo June "a.
w. s. Hart of Allamakee was men
toned as the choice for temporary
chairman, J. P. Richards for secretary
and Ellsworth Rominger for reading
clerk.
The sentiment of the committee Is
for Shaw as the candidate for vice
president, rather than Dolliver.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-06-16

MoineS and Minnesota railroad, he
drifted along with that road and was
soon in similar position at Bentons-
port. This was in the spring of 1860,
and in September 1861, Mr.. Armstrong
came to Ottumwa as agent for the
same road and continued as such for
eleven years. This road is now part
of the Rock Island system.
During the long service of Mr.. Arm
strong with the railroads he has kept
many souvenirs, one of which is the
first way bill ever made out on the
sofa railroad, which was issued in the
fall of 1860 at Croton, and an other Is
general order issued from the Office
of the assistant general superinten-
dent. and general freight agent at Bur-
lington, for the Burlington and Mis-
souri, River Railroad company.
General Order.
The order reads as follows:
Burlington, Iowa. November 1, 1872.
Mr.. W. B. Armstrong has been ap-
pointed general agent at Ottumwa for
this company, vice James A. Wentz, to
take effect this date. Mr.. Armstrong
is authorized to countersign trip
passes. Signed by William B.
Strong, assistant general superlntenu-
ent Approved by G. E. Perkins, gen
eral superintendent.
Mr.. Armstrong; employment with
the company began with this order
and has continued ever since. January
l, 1873. the name of the road was
changed to Chicago, Burlington &
Quincy railroad company, and Mr..
Armstrong continued as general agent
until the building of the present
union depot when he continued as
freight agent, while the passenger de
partment was attended to by his son
the late William Armstrong.
Was Commercial Agent.
In June. 1908, the position of com
mercial agent was created, due to the
ness in this city on the Burlington
and Mr.. Armstrong was assigned tc
this position in which he has contin
ued to serve, with headquarters al
the union depot
II have seen considerable alteration
and changes in the railroad business
| in my forty-seven years of service,
said Mr.. Armstrong to a reporter
some months ago, "and although / an
| II years of age l am able to drive
along at 1t for awhile yet"
Married In 1858.
! In 1858 Mr. Armstrong was united
in marriage Miss Virginia Thorne a
Athens, Mo. Mrs. Armstrong is a ma
tive of Kentucky and the daughter 0
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Thorne o
| Athens. To this union were born fou
children. of which but two daughters
Mrs Mary Fetzer and Mrs. Ann
Smith. with Mrs. Armstrong, survive.
w. B. Armstrong was member o
the Masonic fraternity, blue lodge
chapter and commandery, being
charter member. He was the frs
treasurer of the commandery. In po
itics he was staunch Republica
and has been honored with various Il
cal Offices during his life. He was
member of the city council for seve
al terms and was treasurer Of tn
city several years. He also served a
]. a school director for six years. H
has at different times been identifie
with business enterprises and at a
times lent his encouragement to ever
! worthy object that tended toward tn
welfare of the city.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-06-16
TO PARTICIPATE
in CELEBRATION
COMPANY G AND 54TH REGIMEN
tai BAND WILL 60 TO
FAIRFIELD.

About forty-five members Of Co. G
together with the members of the 54th
regimental band, will participate in
the Fourth of July celebration at
Fairfield company M will pitch covered
also be in attendance, and with the
Fairfield companyM will pitch covered
tents in the city park AS there will be
forty-five members from each of the
out of town companies and sixty
members of the Fairfield company, 1t
will give the people an idea of how
troops go into camp in the field. The
companies, together with the Fifty,
fourth regimental band and the Fifty
fourth trumpet corps, will march in q
parade in the morning and in a dress
parade in the evening. Fairfield prom
Uses to have one of the best celebra'
tons ever pulled off in the city. The
company and band will leave on the
morning of the fourth at about 7:3e
O'Clock and will return in the evening
Company in Demand.
Bloomfield also wanted the com
pany for the Fourth, but the communi
cation was received too late to be con
sidered this year. The company has {
full membership now, which is 81
members, and was never in better
condition in the history of the guard
With the new military law it put the
company second to the regular army
which is very pleasing to the mem
bers of the guard. The new law gives
the national guard an appropriation
of s4,oOO,OOO, s2,OOO,OOO of which Il
for equipment, and the balance il
paid in money. The local company il
now practicing with the new Spring
field guns and some extra good rec
ords have been made.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-06-16
Threatens RACING.

New York, June 13. The racing
situation assumed an entirely new
phase today when Assistant District
Attorney Elder Brooklyn came out
with an open threat to close the tracks
and force the discontinuance of racing
unless efforts to place bets at the
tracks are Immediately discontinued.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-06-16
OFFICIAL COUNT
ON SENATORSHIP
ALLIsoN's LEAD OVER CUMMINs
IN wAPELLo COUNTY is
$40 VOTES.

The official count of the ballots cast
for the Office of United States senator
in the primary election of June 2,
show iii Wapello county a majority
for Allison over Cummins of $40 votes.
The vote as shown in the official count
at the Office of the county auditor is
as follows
Allison.-1925.
Cummins-1076