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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-15
HAD TRYING EXPERIENCE
WITH FLOODS OUT WEST
Mrs. M. A. Spooner Writes Interesting
Letter Concerning Trip from
Minneapolis to Spokane.

Mrs. NJ. A. Spooner, wife of ex-
Judge Marshall A. Spooner, who is
now located at Spokane. Wash, left
Minneapolis last week for her new
home. She took passage on one of
the N. P. Railway company's North
Coast Limited trains, and had an
unusual experience with washouts.
In letter to Mrs. E. II. Marcum
of this city, Mrs. Spooner says:
En- Route
North Coast Limited,
June II, 1908.
My Dear:-If the cool Lord ever
permits my return to civilization,
there shall I remain: I have been
six nights and seven days on the
road from Minneapolis to Spokane,
and while I expect to arrive to.
morrow, there is nothing certain.
Due to washouts, terrible ones,
we were obliged to abandon the N.
P. tracks and bring our train out
over the Great Northern from Bill
lings, running from there to Helena
to get on the G. N. For miles and
miles everything is under water,
bridges gone and miles of track
washed away. We are merely creep
ing along. You may imagine at
what a pace where there are in line,
ten minutes behind each other, eight
overland limited N. P. trains as we'll
as other G. n. trains on the tracks.
The G.. N. has taken off all freight
trains until this string reaches
Spokane. The roadbed is so unsafe
we cannot run more than few miles
an hour.
The scenery is sublime! Great
torrents of water rushing down the
mountain sides, snow-capped noun
tains, and such mountains We
have travelled in a continuous curve
ever since leaving Havre, Mont. I
can look from my window almost
any time and see the engine and
several cars.
In Billings we were over one
thousand for three days, while just
beyond, at Livingston, we're over
1900 passengers. AS I write, our
poor brakeman has run back to flag
the on-coming train, which I can see
coming up the track, we are that
close together.
Beyond Spokane the roads are
worse. I have not reached there
yet, but I do so want to 60 back. I
could, were Marshall here, stay right
on and return. You will observe by
this [ am still clinging to Bemidji.
I cannot write more. Road too
tough. Read this to anyone inter-
ested. I cannot write many letters
now, until I reach my destination.
Have many pleasant companions
in my delay so the time is pleasantly
spent. With best love to you all.
Kindest regards to doctor.
Lovingly,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-15
FootbalI player Fatally ehot.

jackson. Mimi, June 15.Ney
Dunn. captain Of the Minnesota uni.
versity football team, accidentally
shot himself here and is not expected
to live. No one saw the accident,
but 1t is supposed he was cleaning
gun from which the cartridge had
not been removed.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-15
Judge Stanton Home.

Judge Stanton returned Sunday
morning on the M. & /. special from
ST. Paul. He was accompanied by
his son, Mayne, who has been attend
ing the st. Thomas College in that
city,
Mr.. Stanton and his court reporter,
John E Samuelson, will 60 to Park
Rapids tomorrow morning where
they will hold regular term q
court.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-15

Judge Corliss and son, Wellington,
who have been experimenting the
building of their new cottage at
Lake Side, report that it will soon
be completed and ready for Mrs.
Corliss and the rest of the family.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-15

movement for the protection and con-
servation of the natural resources
and said he believed his candidacy
would be fayorably considered by the
business interests of the country.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-15
RACES JUNE 20-2I WILL
ALL BE VERY EXCITING
Fast Ones Will Go After HaIf-MiIe
Track Record for the
Mile.

Horsemen of Minnesota and the
Dakotas are manifesting much inter-
est in the races which will be pulled
off here.
Two days racing have been
planned to be held under the auspi
ces of the Bemidji Jockey Club, on
June 20 and Fl, and the club has
prepared very interesting program
for the crowds which are expected
here on those dates.
The following is the program of
the regular harness races:
JUNE 20.
800 Glass, Trot or Pace. $500
2:22 Glass, Trot or Pace. $685.. $500
JUNE FL.
2:28 Class, Trot or Pace. $500
Free-for. rail- Trot or Pace. $500
In addition to the regular harness
races there will be a special race
which will be a novelty. The fast
pacing pole team belonging to A.
]. ROLAND of Moorhead will be pitted
against 'Bemidji Belle" the speedy
little local PAGER, in matched races.
The team owned by ROLAND is the
fastest pole team in the state of
Minnesota and the owner has won a
lot of money with his team. The
horses will be hitched to a light
racing wagon, while "Bemidji Belle"
will be driven to racing bike. This
race will be exciting, as "Bemidji
Belle" is Keeling off miles close to
the 2:20 mark, these days.
William Begsley, secretary of the
Bemidji Jockey Club, is receiving
many applications for entry branks.
Among them is a request from Will
liam Browning Of Fargo, who raced
here last fall with Pat Ford" the
2:1OA trotter, and who has ten other
horses this season and wishes to
enter all of them in the races here.
Mr.. Wier, of the Elcatra Stock
Farm of Mankato, has also sent for
twelve entry blanks and says he will
have some fast steppers here.
Bob Cherry will be here with
Little Iim," and several other good
horses.
Benson Lockwood, who used to
drive Mixer" a Bemidji-bred PAGER,
has a string of good horses at
Hallock and has applied for blanks
with which to enter his nags.
A strong card for the races will
be the waving of the distance flag in
the free-for-all race on Sunday, when
Prince Hap will be driven out is
an attempt to beat the state record
for half-mile track. The horse is
rounding to in splendid condition and
is pacing some very fast miles with
the greatest of ease. AS this great
PAGER has never before appeared in
the state his work here will be
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-15
BY PRESIDENTS ORDER.
United States District Attorney Of
Idaho Removed.

Idaho Removed.
Boise, Ida, June 15.-Assistant At
torney General Cooley arrived here
from Spokane and removed United
States District Attorney Ruick from
office by order Of President Roosevelt
and Attorney General Bonaparte. The
reasons given are that Ruick's atti-
tude with regard to important depart
mental affairs have been inconsistent
with the idea Of loyalty to the govern
ment and because of complaints that
he would not pay debts for the rea.
son that claims had been barred by
the statute of limitations.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-15

twenty years and they have a
thorough knowledge of his character
and ability. They know he possesses
a judicial mind to a marked degree;
that he is a well.read lawyer, a
student, broad minded and absolutely
honest; and they are united in urg-
ing his candidacy for this position,
knowing he is in every way capable
of filling it. He will receive a
splenid vote at home"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-15
Hammond Discusses candidaoy.

Chicago, June 15.-John Hays Ham
smond, candidate for vice president,
was the guest Of honor at the Ham
@tlton club at luncheon. He was intro
duced by William 3. Mason, ex-sena-
tor from Illinois, and while there free
" discussed his candidacy. He ex-
pressed strong admiration for the
course Of President Rooxevelt a his
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-15

FOR SALE-Lath SIPS, shingles
$3.50 per M. Douglas Lumber
Co., Telephone 81.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-15

Get the rubbish out Of your yard,
and in front Of your house. Clean
up!
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-15
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, 1908-06-15

WANTED-Girl for general house
work. Apply SIC Minnesota
avenue.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-15
HELP WANTED.

WANTED FOR u. 5. ARMY. Able
bodied unmarried men, between
ages Of Is and IS; citizens of
United States, of good character
and temperate habits, who can
speak, read, and write English
For information apply to Recruit.
ing Ofic r. Miles Block, Bemidji
MINI,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-15
MISCELLANEOUS.

MISCELLANEOUS.
PUBLIC LIBRARY-Open Tues
days, Thursdays and Saturdays,
ESQ to s p. M, and Saturday
evening 7:30 to 9 p. m. also.
Library in basement of Court
House. Mrs. Harriet Campbell
librarian.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-15

FOR RENT-Two desirable front
rooms furnished, J. Peterson, Jr.,
700 Bemidji avenue.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-15

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms
with bath. Inquire COG, Be-
midi Ave.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-15
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT Store building now
occupied by the Mart. w. ].
Markham. Phone $50.
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WANTED-Competent girl for
housework. Inquire 11O7 Bel
trami Ave.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-10-29
FERRY FUNDS SHORT
More Money Needed to Make up
subscriptions
The Need OF Ferry Imperative

The committee for the solicitation of
FUNDS for the tree public ferry reports
that up to this time they have been able
to collect but $3.50 and about $50 in
work Is promised. About $115O is
needed, and this sum must be procured
before work can be started. Quite a
number OF people have not yet been
seen, but the committee will endeavor
to get to them and close up the matter
as soon as possible.
That the ferry is serious need of the
town is recognized by all, If the town
wants to keep in close touch with the
Fidelity Co. and it's employees, as we'll as
hold the trade of ranchers across the
river, the ferry must be built. A great
many people who now have difficulty in
getting to town from across the river
would be glad to avail themselves of
our town as trading point if adequate
ferry facilities were provided.
The ferry proposition is one in which
every business man and property owner
should take an interest and show
willingness to do all in their power to
carry the matter through. Newport has
long needed the ferry, and now that the
Fidelity Co. is building across the river
it is necessity.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-10-29

The auditor had placed the name of D.
Il. Carey, nominated at the primary on
three tickets, Republican, Democratic
and Socialist, The claim was made
that the name should also appear on the
Prohibition and Independent partv
tickets.
Mr.. Allen had been nominated for
judge by the Prohibition party, and had
attempted to get his name on the Prohi-
ton ticket, but the auditor refused to
do this. Mr.. Allen then began proceed
ings in the superior court to mandamus
Mr.. Savage, requiring him to reprint
the ballots and place the judiciary ticket
in column by itself. The case was
heard in the superior court Tuesday and
the court denied the application of Mr..
Allen, thus saving the county the cost
OF printing and sending out new ballots.
which would have cost at least $4,000.
Mr.. Aliens friends will therefore be
unable to vote for him unless they use
stlckers or write in his name. judging
from the returns at the primary there
will not be enough of these votes to
cause any worry on the part of Judge
Carey.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-10-29
Sunday School Convention

The convention of the Pend Oreille
district of the Stevens County Sunday
School Convention will De held at New
port Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 2 and
3. Following is the program prepared
the occasion:
MONDAY EVENING.
7:45 Song Service.
Prayer, Rev. H. T. Robinson.
SIS address, 'oThe Teachers Equipment"
Rev. g. H. Rice.
Song.
s:45 Address, Rev. J. B. -Boppell. Secretary
Inland Empire Sunday School Associa-
ton.
Song.
Benedictjon, Rev. A. NJ. McClain.
TUESDAY MORNING.
1000 Devotional Service.
II ;Oo Address, Rev. J. B. Boppell
! 80 Song.
TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
1:45 Devotional Service, Rev. A. M. McClain,
President Stevens County Sunday
School Association.
200 Teacher Training" Rev. J. B. Boppell.
2:So "The "a = weekly Teachers Meeting" Rev.
500 Essentials in Primary Work." Mrs. w.
$50 Round Table, Rev. J. B. Boppell.
TUESDAY EVENING.
7:45 Praise Service.
Prayer, Mr. E. G. Grover
500 Symposium, "The Best Thing in My
Mr.. J. E. Williams.
Mr.. W. G: Erwin.
Mr.. W. W. Porter.
$40 Address, Rev. J. B. Boppell
BenedictiOn, Rev. G. H. Rice.
Free entertainment furnished to delegates
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-10-29
River News.

The steamer Metaline did not get into
commission this week, owing to some
needed repairs not being completed. 1t
is expected, however, to start her out
next Monday.
The Spokane is engaged in bringing
up few more barges from the lower
river. She brought up barge load of
cord wood from Blueslide this week.
The barge carried about 80 cords and is
being loaded onto I. & w. N. cars by
means of the Transportation Co.. hoist
1t is said to be the first cordwood ship
ment to Spokane from the lower river.
Manager Jack McInnis, of the Pend
Oreille River Navigation Co., left this
morning for trip to Metaline.
The electric light plant of the steamer
lone was completed and placed in use
Friday evening. The big searchlight
flashing over the town was mystery
for time to many OF our people that
evening. The plant is working very
satisfactorily.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-10-29
The Goodyear Meeting

A Democratic rally, held at Kelly's
Hall Monday evening, was quite we'll
attended. The meeting was presided
over by A. S. Sherlock. The first speaker
of the evening was S. G. Sturman, of
Maud, Democratic candidate for state
representative, who was followed by j..
A. Rockford, present county attorney
and candidete for reelection. Mr..
Rockford severely criticised present Re-
publican officials and defended the Dem
ocratic board of county com mmissioners.
He was inclined to believe that the poor
showing made in county finances was
more due to a lack of an equitable as
sessment, and quoted several instances
of alleged favoritism in the matter of
assessment of property. He closed with
a eulogy of the various Democratic can
didates.
VIM. Goodyear, Of Colfax, candidate
for congress from this district, made the
principal address of the evening. Mr..
Goodyear is the editor of the Colfax
Commoner, and through his newspaper
work has become we'll known through
out Eastern Washington. He is fluent
talker and held the close atte ntion of
his audience. He criticised the state
Republican administration for extrava-
gance, praised the various Democratic
nominees, and devoted considerable
time to the discussion of national is
sues. among them guarantee of bank
deposits, the tariff, injunction planks,
etc.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-10-29
G. N. Report Favorable

St. Paul, Minn., Oct. 24-The nine
teenth annual report issued today by the
Great Northern Railway Company is
highly favorable, in view of the general
business conditions during nine months
of the company's fiscal year ended June
80, 1908. The gross operating revenues
tor the year were $54, ,429, 900, decrease
compared with the total of the previous
year of 81 100000. But freight revenues
show decrease of $1,92O, 900, and the
passenger traffic an increase of $40, 900.
The gross decrease in revenues of all
sorts was 81, 1888, 900. On the other hand
the operating expenses increased by
$523,O00 and cost of maintaining way
and structure increased 81 100000.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-10-29
LATEST IN POLITICS
Republican Committee Disclaims
Disreputable Circular
Geo. A. Allen Still in the Game

The following resolution speaks for
itself:
Republican Central Committee of Stey-
ems County, Colville, Wash, Oct. %,
1908.
We, the executive committee of the
Republican party of Stevens county.
Washington, having been apprised that
a circular containing matter of detri-
mental nature to the Democratic candi-
date for sheriff has been circulated over
the county, do hereby state that we find
that the opening statement of said cir
cular is false and misleading. That the
complaint following said opening state
ment was filed, Lut substituted by an
amended complaint, upon which the
case was disposed Of We, the executive
committee for the Republican party,
and for every candidate of said party,
do unanimously disclaim the issuance
of said circular, and inasmuch as the
impression may exist that the Repub-
lican candidate for sheriff. T. J. Turk,
was instrumental in the circulation of
said circular, we disclaim for him in
particular any action in or responsibility
for the issuance of said circular. The
Republican candidate for sheriff is a
clean, able man, and would not stoop to
such means to secure an election.
F. LEO GRINsTEAD,
A. w. ANDERSON,
w. F. DIFFENBACHER,
W. r. BAKER,
w. S. CASE,
OsEE w. NOBLE,
S. J. APPLEMAN,
Executive Committee of Republican Cen
trail Committee
F. A. SAVAGE, Chairman.
BLISS PHILLIPS, Secretary.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-10-29
instruments Recorded.

The following is from the daily report
of the Stevens County Abstract Com
pany, Colville:
Jessie Cass Scott TO A w Westfall, Its
10-11, blk 20, Scott's 3rd add to New
port, $3.50.
Henry A Noyes to R F Blackwell, Its
1920, blk Is, Talmadge's add to New
port, $14O0.
R Blackwell to l. & W. N, pit 1t 20,
blk Is, Talmadge's add to Newport, 81.
Jacob Martin to S P Cresson, Its 8-9,
blk /, Martins add to Newport, 81.
Jacob Martin to w H Martin, 1t 7.
blk l, Martins add to Newport, 81.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-10-29

The State Anti-Saloon League has
issued circular endorsing the Repub-
lican candidates for governor and lien
tenant-governor and H. R. Spedden
Republican, and S. c. Sturman, Demo-
cratic, for state representatives from
Stevens county.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-10-29

The polling place for Newport pre-
cinct at next Tuesdays election will be
the City Hall. The polls in incorpor-
ated towns are open from a. m to 8
p. m; in rural precincts from 9 a. nj. to
7p. m. J. w. Rauch will act as in
spector for Newport precinct and Messrs.
Randolph and Smith as judges.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-10-29
South Newport.

Mayor Wes Wooding, of Tiger, was
business visitor in Newport this week.
Mrs. A. Mcdonald, who has been i'll
for the past four weeks, is slowly i'm
proving.
Parties from Spirit Lake are building
on property recently purchased on New
port avenue.
Prof. Joe Boudwin has lately been
giving free exhibitions on the Silver
Birch farm with pair of trained oxen.
1t is rumored that parties have pur-
chased the Warner building, and are to
put in a stock of groceries, which will
make two groceries for the South side.
The Colville Index says that Newport
cuts no ice at election time. Maybe we
don't, but we feel thankful that Mr..
Veatch still allows as the privilege Of
voting.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-10-29

There will be Republican rally Fri
day evening, Oct. 3Oth at the Newport,
Idaho, schoolhouse. Speakers will be
W. F. Whitaker, candidate for state
senator, B. S. Defenbach, J. w. Ram
sey, candidate for county superintend-
ent of schools, Peter Johnson, candidate
for county attorney.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-10-29

George A. Allen, late candidate at the
primary for non-partisan Judge, at
tempted to make trouble for County
Auditor Savage in the matter of print
ing the official ballots, but failed to do
so. The ballots had all been printed
and were being taken out by messengers
to the various precincts, when Mr..
Allen took exception to the manner in
which the judiciary ballot was printed.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-10-29

When knocker pours his story into
your ear, do you lever wonder what he
will say about you to the next man he
corners?
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-10-29

Some of the ladies OF the town are
organizing literary club, which will
hold afternoon meetings.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-10-29

Executive Committee of Republican Cen
trail Committee.
F. A. SAVAGE, Chairman.
BLISS PHILLIPS, Secretary.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-10-29

T. ]. Kelly is again at Elk City, Idaho,
looking after his milling interests in that
section. ..
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-11-19

The glove factory at this piaESE'
progressing nicely under the manss.A "
ment Of Jas. Messmore and Earl 4
ton.
The Creamery Co., held business
meeting Saturday.
Jacob Leatherberry, an employe Of
Salem Creamery, was in town on
business last Thursday.
Frank Watson spent Saturday with
his mother.
The dance at w. P. Kelley's, south
of town, Saturday evening was well
attended.
Mrs. John Miller, of Bayard. visited
her sister, Mrs Ralph Emmons, a
few days last week.
Mrs. Jesse Harsh is sick.
John Belts has purchased the Ma
jor Harrington farm south of town.
Rev. Stahl is holding protracted
meeting at Kensington at present.
School is progressing nicely under
the management of Harvey Moreledge
and Miss Matte King.
Miss Gertie Frautum has returned
home after spending the summer with
her aunt near Homework.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-11-19
NEW BALTIMORE.

New Baltimore, Nov 17-Mr. and
Mrs Anderson left for Akron Mon
day, where they will spend the winter
with their daughter, Mrs. Spires.
John Baum was a Canton visitor
Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Chain and fam
lily spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.
Samuel Lodge, of Randolph.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison Chain visit
ed in Canton Sunday.
Rev. Jenkins will begin a series of
meetings at the Christian church Nov.
22nd.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Hamilton, of At
water, were visitors in town Sunday.
The Misses Fern and Gladys Cole.
of Celeryville, spent Sunday in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jones, of Brimfeld,
were visitors in town Thursday
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Miller attend
ed the Maccabee supper at Marlboro
Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilaman and family,
of Celeryville, were the guests of MIR.
and Mrs Aaron Swartz Sunday.
Chas. Baum, of Cleveland, is visit
ing here with his mother, Mrs. Abe
Baum.
Mrs. f. A. Stevens is visiting in
Cleveland.
Mrs. Davis, of Alliance, here with
her daughter, Mrs. James Cole.
The Aid Society of the Lutheran
church meets this week with Mrs. ].
w. Hisey.
Miss Blanche Stevens was home
over Sunday from Mt. Union.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-11-19
CANAL FULTON.

Canal Fulton, Nov. 17-Mr. and
Mrs. G. A. Vanderhoof were at CleVe-
land on Friday
II. G. Kirk. of Barberton, and e. r.
Porter, of Cleveland, came to their
old home at Fulton to help open the
hunting season.
Miss Mary George, after a months
visit with friends at Antwerp and
Columbus. o., returned on Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Mese, of Chippewa
we're Sunday guests at the home of
G.. A. Vanderhoof.
Rev. Smith. of Wooster, supplied
the Presbyterian pulpit morning and
evening.
Mr.. aud Mrs. F. Daily. OF Cornit,
we're Friday visitors at the home Of
Daniel Harmon.
The funeral of Albert Hnrbaugh was
held from the u. B. church on Mon
day morning Death occurred on