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The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1908-06-26
Buying Way on Sound Line.

Tacoma-The long delay in the
construction of the proposed Port
Townsend Southern Railroad Com
pany's line from Tacoma to Tenino
will be ended within few days by
the recommencement of right-Of-way
buying. The survey is James J. Hills
solution of water grade line from
the Columbia river to the sound, and
when completed 1t will be jointly
uced by the Northern Pacific and the
Great Northern lines. After the sur
vey was completed IS months ago.
considerable right of way was pur-
chased and the road also Instituted
many condemnation suits against
landowners who held their property
at alleged prohibitive figures.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1908-06-26
NEWS OF THE STATE
Must Advertise Amendments.

Olympia-The two constitutional
amendments to be submitted to the
voters in the November election will
provide nice little advertising for
each of the 81 country newspapers
in the state. Constitutional amend
ments must be published in full in
one newspaper of general circulation
in every county in the state. To ad-
vertise the two amendments to be
submitted this year will cost the
state of Washington $500.
The copy for the amendments has
been prepared by the Secretary Of
State, and as each advertisement
must run 70 weeks, the copy will be
forwarded within a short time to 81
newspapers yet to be selected. The
advertisements will bring in to each
newspaper the sum of s94, of SAT
for each amendment.
One of the amendments to be vot-
ed on was defeated two years ago. 1t
gives to logging companies powers
of eminent domain, or in other
words, enables the timber owners or
the manufacturers of timber prod
ucts to acquire rights-of-way across
other property by condemnation pro-
ceedings for the purpose of getting
their products to market
The other amendment to be sub
mitted this year gives constitutional
sanction to the assessment of one
class of property differently from
other classes. If carried it will per-
NIT the legislature to enact laws ex-
empting or placing a very small tax
on money in banks and segregating
state from local taxation.
The adoption Of the amendment
will undoubtedly be considered by
the legislature as an approval of a
change in the present system of COM
bining local and state taxation: The
plan proposed is to assess all rail-
road property and the property of
public service corporation in general
only for state taxes. Under such
plan the corporations would pay all
the state taxes and other property
would be assessed only for local
taxes.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1908-06-26
Born in Iowa.

Our family were all born and rails
ed in Iowa, and have used Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and DiarrhOea
Remedy (made at Des Moines) for
years. We know how good it is
from long experience in the use of it i.
In fact, when in El PnsO. Texas, the
writer's life was saved by the use OF
this remedy. We gre now engaged
In the mercantile business at Mar
cOOssee, Fla, and have introduced
the remedy here. 1t has proven very
successful and is constantly growing
in favOr.-Ennis Bros. This remedy
is for sale by The Columbia Phar-
macy.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1908-06-26
Must Face Murder Charge.

Seattle-Mrs Madeline King, who
has confessed that she cut her hus-
bands body into small pieces and
made a bonfire of the dismembered
corpse, was held for murder in the
first degree at her preliminary hear
ing last week. Mrs. King declared
that her husbands years Of constant
abuse drove her to commit the crime.
She has confessed that she killed her
husband while he was asleep in a
chair with flatiron and afterwards
burned the remains.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1908-06-26
new BARBER SHOP
". B. JOHNSON, Prop.

l have opened up my new
Shop in the Blattler Build
ing next door to the Dirck-
sen Market and ask a share
of your trade. My work
justifies vow patronage.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1908-06-26
Try a sack of Yakima Best.

Try a sack of Yakima Best.
a $3.50 piano at Whitelock's for
1925.
Try a sack of Yakima Best Flour.
Guaranteed the best in the State.
We are headquarters for straw
berry crates. Place your orders early
Cascade Lumber Co.
Thorough bred white Leghorn
eggs for sale. $3.50 per setting or
$500 per 100; Wycoff's greatest lay
ing strain. B. G. Zwanzig Sect
Fine green bunchgrass pasturage
at Lofts ranch on Columbia
Heights one mile west of Second
Street bridge. Send in your colts
and calves to grow up.
WANTED-New members to join
the band, whether experienced or not
Experienced players are desired, and
beginners on any instrument will
find this an excellent chance to lear. II
Don't delay, see Prof. Jauslin.
Horses for sale at my place miles
west of kenne wick: One black driv-
ing mare aud one three year old full
blood Hamilton filly.
Phone 1854, Pc MOrs.
Strayed-FrOm my place near
Prosser last Saturday, April 25th, d
sorrel mare Weight about 1900 lbs,
branded "a on left hip, one white
hindfOOt and small star in forehead
$40 will be paid for return to my
place. Moritz Allgaier,
Prosser, Wash
Call at the Columbia Pharmacy
for those beautiful souvenir Letter
Postal issued by the ST. Paul's Guild
of the Episcopal Church.
For Sale-Make me cash offer on 10
acres SWK Of NEK of NWA, Section
II, TIP. s. Rye. 30. Alfred l.. Young,
1870 Kucker Ave. Everett, Wash.
FOR SALE-Two and a half acres
i'm the Mob Hill tracts. for $3.50 down
Owner will agree to flume and water
for two years. ii. +. Brown tt
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1908-06-26

On recommendation of Congress-
man Hawley. DR.. E. R. Seeley has
surgeon at Medford. Ore, vice DR..
". S. Jones. deceased.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1908-06-26
Rheumatism.

Now is the time to get rid of YOUR
rheumatism. In fully nine cases out
OF ten the attack is simply rLeuma-
tism Oi the muscles due to cold and
damp. or chronic rheumstisln, Meth.
er OF which requite any internal
treatment. The free application OF
Chamberlain Liniment is is certain
to give quick relief. Try it. For sale
by The Columbia Pharmacy.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1908-06-26
Meet Next Year at Ellensburg.

Vancouver-The annual session of
the State Grange, Patrons of Hus-
bandry, closed it's sessions last week,
after deciding to meet next year at
Ellensburg.
A resolution was adopted asking
that the next session of the Legisla-
ture pass an act providing for the
payment by the state for all dairy
cows and horses killed by order of
the State Veterinarian because of al
legged infectious diseases. Another
resolution demands that the state
furnish free textbooks for the public
schools, instead of the present regu-
lation, which provides for the listing
of these books at the cost of publ
cation.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1908-06-26

The supervising architect has an
nounced that bids will be opened
July 16 for public building sites
, 13Ox135 feet at Albany and L&
Grande and 14Ox140 feet at Pendle-
ton, Or.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1908-06-26
Have Plan to Complete Road.

Have Plan 10 complete HOaO.
Seattle~A conference will be held
here this week between Judge Silas
Reid, of Alaska; A. c. Foster, of Chi
cago; John E. Ballaine, of Seattle,
and others interested in the Alaska
Central railroad, to devise a way Of
continuing construction work on the
railroad 1t is proposed to issue re-
ceiver's certificates for that purpose,
and If Balline, who procured the ap-
pointment of receiver by Judge
Reid, will consent to second receiv-
er, it is understood that the work
will be carried on through the sale
of such certificates. Fifty-three miles
of road have. been constructed and
the grade is completed six miles fur
Their.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1908-06-26
To Inspect Alaska Forts.

Vancouver-Major George Bell,
Jr., left last week for Alaska on a
two months inspection trip of the
different forts, having just completed
the inspection OF Vancouver Bxe-
racks.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-24

where they lived until the tall OF
1879, at which time they came to
Minnesota and settled in Wright
county. {
His parents were poor in this
worlds goods, and not being fnan-
cially able to send their children to
school, Mr.. Richie, the fourteenth
of fifteen children, grew up without
even common school education,
until he was IL years Of age. Being
enthused with a desire for higher
education, he set about to secure it.
Burning midnight OIL" and without
a teacher, he could be found pond
ering over problems which have
discouraged many who were less
determined. At the age of FL he
chose teaching as profession, and
at the age of % was appointed
assistant county superintendent of
schools for Wright county, and was
re-appointed next season.
Since he entered his chosen pro-
fession, Mr.. Richie has given his
entire time to educational work. He
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-24
big BEMIDG" AND DULUTH
WILL PLAY THIS EVENING
"Big Bemidg and Duluth Y. NJ G. A. Basketball Teams
Will Contest for Supremacy at Bemid Rnk...
Very Fast Game Looked for.

Everybody 60 to the roller rink
this evening and root for the
Big Bemidg' basketball team in
the contest against the strong
Y. NJ. c. A five of Duluth.
The game, which is for the
championship of Northern Mime
sofa, will be called at 9 o'clock,
and the local boys should receive
all possible encouragement to win
the game, which gives promises of
being a hard-fought contest.
The Duluth team arrived in the
city this afternoon. The members of
the quint are a likely-looking bunch
of athletes, and are as fit as fddles."
They have an excellent record, as
the following scores will indicate,
as given by the manager of the
team:
We have won the following vic.
tories this winter: Y. NJ. c. A., Is,
Company c, 5; Y. NJ. C. A., 100,
Lincoln. Park, s; Y. NJ. c. A., sc,
Nelson-Dewey, 20; Y. NJ. c. A., "A,
All-Stars, 49,"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-24
JOHN GRAHAM RENTERS
MEAT MARKET BUSINESS
Veteran Meat Man Will Hereafter Be
Found at the Palace Meat
...-.-. Market.

The many Bemidji friends of John
Graham will he. pleased to learn
that the veteran meat man has
decided to again re-engage in the
meat business in this city, and
that he will on Monday again re.
sumo his position behind the
counter and officiate at the block in
the cutting of delicious steaks,
roasts and boiled meats.
Mr.. Graham will hereafter be act.
lively identified with the Palace Meat
Market formerly Hawkins Bros
and later conducted by Alex. Doran.)
He will have Mr.. Doran associated
with him, and the two gentlemen
will make very strong team. @
The interior of the Palace Meat
Market is being renovated and
painted nice neat white color, and
when the place is thrown open to
the public next Monday morning,
there will be surprise in store fol
the meat-eating patrons of the place.
Messrs. Graham and Doran have
purchased fine stock Of all kinds OF
meat, poultry and seasonable fish
for their patrons.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-24
GOVERNOR JOHNSON GETS
BAY STATE ENDORSEMENT
Massachusetts Democrats Favor Him
as Good Presidential Timber
Republicans Want Taft.

Boston, Jan. 24.-The sentiment
of Democratic Massachusetts, as
reflected by members of the legisla-
ture is strongly for Gov. John A.
Johnson of M innesota for presi-
dent, with Bryan a second choice
A straw vote among the Massachu-
sets solons made today brought out
this fact.
1t had not been expected that
Gov. Johnson would make such a
strong showing, since he is not well
known here, but the Democrats who
asked to be recorded in his favor
were most enthusiastic. ..
While there were some dyed-in.
the-wool Bryan men, others who ex-
pressed preference for the Nebras.
kan did so apparently because they
looked upon him as a likely rominee
and not because of any personal de.
sire to see him lead the party.
On the Republican. side of the
legislature Taft was the first choice,
with Gov. Hughes of New York
; :. 4 . r
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-24
BAND and ORCHESTRA IT.
CONCERT JANUARY 28
Professor Symington Has Prepared an
Up-to-Date Program of Good
Things.

The Bemidji band and orchestra
will give concert at the city opera
house next Tuesday evening, Janu-
ary 28th, being the regular monthly
musical entertainment Of those
organizations. 4- -5..>,:
Professor Thomas Symington,
leader of the band and orchestra, has
arranged an excellent program, which
is as follows: .-..
ORCHESTRA. :
March-"Arabia'' Huff
Selection-"Roly Poly. go. 49,: Johnston
Tone Poem-"Apple Blossoms Kaisen
March-"Charge Of the Rough
Riders ...................., ........ Casey
Vocal Solo-Seclected, .............' 2
49, Miss Ida Brown. -
Vocal Solo-"For All Eternity.
Mr.. Rood.
BAND. ~
March-7"Old Faithful. .:........ Hoffman
Medley Selection-."'Gem of 1907
>..''........., ".............. 80. Hunter Day
Concert Waltzes-"Wedding of the y
W1ndS'... John +. b all
Intermezzo-"The Flower Girl .......::.. Ellis
In preparing the program, Pro.
lessor Symington has selected a lot
of new stuff which is certain to
catch the ears of the music-loving
public of Bemidji as no other con
cert has done.
At the conclusion of the concert,
the Bemidji orchestra will give a
dance. e.
There should be large attend
ance at this concert, as the band
needs encouragement and patronage,
as we have splendid musical
organization that is a great credit
to the city.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-24
BIG FALLS MAN LOOSE (
IN WOODS AT ST. CLOUD
Is Found Living Like Wild Man..-.Had
Made Vow to Never
Speak.

The St. Paul Pioneer Press last
night contained the following special
telegram from St. Cloud: 49,.
st. Cloud, Mimi, Jan. PA
St. Cloud man with his hair a foot
long, with beard reaching down a
foot in length and with every appear
ance of a Rip Van Wrinkle, was dis
covered living in hut about fifteen
miles from Big lake by two home
steaders few days ago. He claimed
to hail from this city and apparently
has gone almost mad over some
terrible sorrow.
The recluse was located by John
Holmquist and George McFadden,
two men who are living on home
stead in the vicinity of Big Falls.
A few mornings ago they ran across
a shanty made out of leaves, and
thinking this strange they investi-
gated. Upon entering the hut they
saw what at first appeared to be a
wild man lying asleep. There was
nothing in the shanty with the
exception of a moose hide, which
was used as blanket, and a Win.
chester rifle. '- =:
when the man awoke and saw
the intruders he turned deathly pale
and shouted: -:
Don't talk to me! I would
rather die than 90 ,back!' II
After assuring the man that they
had no intention of taking him back,
the man told the homesteaders, that
he came from St. Cloud, but he
refused to give his name. He was
urged to go to the camp, and there
spent the night. In his sleep he
talked of Mary and 'Winnifred.'
In the morning he told of vow
he had made never to speak to a
living person. His hosts thought
him demented and decided to take
him to Big Falls and turn him over
to the proper authorities. He, how
ever, overpowered them and got
away. No one has since been able
to find trace of him.
The local police say that the
affair is mystery to them, but they
will make an attempt to locate. the
fellows relatives
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-24
Will Be Taken to Sisters School.

Mrs. Henry Brant, mother Of
Margaret Brant, called at the Pho
neer office this forenoon and desired
the Pioneer to state that it is the
intention of the parents Of Margaret
to place the girl in the Sacred Heart
academy at Duluth, sisters school,
for her future education, and that
the girl will be taken from Bemidji
on Monday,
Margaret Brant is the girl who
charged Elmer Alton with having
committed stuatory ofense, but
who subsequently stated that she
had told an untruth.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-24
YOUNG, "JAKE" AND bob"
LINING UP FOR "SCRAP"
Republican State Nominating C0nven.
ton Is Not Likely to Be a
Tame Affair.

The Duluth News-Tribune of yes
terday contained the following spec.
ia) telegram from Minneapolis, rela-
tive to the announcement recently
made by Attorney General Young OF
his candidacy for the republican
gubernatorial nomination, and the
standing of J. F. jacobson and R
C.. Dunn at the present stage of the
game:
Minneapolis, Jan. 23.-The Re.
publican state nominating conven.
ton will be no tame affair. So much
is clear. J. F. jacobson was in the
city today for the first time in
months, and he got around to see
any number of people. There was a
rumor of R. C.. Dunn's presence, but
that proved unfounded, although the
Princeton man is expected daily anc
an announcement from him within a
few days would cause no surprise.
Seen this evening Mr.. Jacobson
said, I have nothing to say-nc
comment to make at ALL
But some of his actions spoke
louder than words to the eagel
understanding of the many who
want to know what Jake will do
There are several aspiring and anxi
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-24
WILL START A RETAIL
LUMBER BUSINESS HERE
N. E. Smith Purchases a Fine Location
Near Lakeshore Hotel, Opposite
Hotel Markham. l.

M. E. Smith of this city has pur-
chased lots on Second street, between
the Lakeshore Hotel and the Street
building, opposite the Markham
hotel, which will be used as a loca-
ton for a lumber yard, Mr.. Smith
having decided to re-engage in the
retail lumber business.
Mr.. Smith will at once clear the
ground and begin the erection: of
office buildings and lumber sheds.
He has already purchased large
stock of lumber and everything in
the line of building material. He
expects to have the buildings and
sheds completed and the stock in
the yards, so that he can begin the
active selling of lumber, by March
LIST.
Mr.. Smith has had large expert
ence in the retail lumber business.
During his five years residence in
Bemidji he was actively engaged in
the lumber trade and has the con-
fdence of the community as a bust
ness man Of sterling integrity.
Mr.. Smith retired from local hus;.
ness circles about a year ago, but
has been urged to re-engage in the
lumber business, and he decided to
put in frst-class yard.
The Smith lumber yard will handle
a complete stock Of everything in
the line Of building material, where
the wants Of all will be readily sup
piled, with satisfaction to all.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-24
YESTERDAYS DEER RIVER
FIRE CAUSED $4,000 LOSS
Flames Originated in Bakers General Store Hvdrants
Were Frozen and Work Of Firemen Was Greatly
Hampered. ...0rigin of Fire Unknown. -.

Deer River, Jan. 24.-(special tc
Pioneer. "A disastrous fire al
Deer River at noon yesterday
caused loss estimated at ove1
$75,COO and totally destroyed s;z
bulld.ngs in the center of the bust
ness district OF the village.
The fire started in the second
story of the block used by +. J.
Baker as general merchandise
store. The origin of the fire is
unknown, but it is certain that it
had its first start at Point be.
tween the rafters, on the inside OF
the building. When the fire was
first discovered, it mad not gained
m ,ch Roadway. An alarm was
turned in, and the members Of the
fire department responded promptly
with the fire apparatus, but it was
found that the hydrants were frozen,
and before the water could he
turned on, the Baker building was a
mass of flames.
The fire spread very rapidly, and
soon had such, Roadway that a
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-24

row of buildings adjoining the
Baker block we're doomed to de-
struction. ~.
The fremen were unable to get
the fire under control until six
business buildings had been entirely
destroyed, together with nearly the
entire contents.
The losses together with the in
surance carried, as nearly as can be
estimated at this writing, is as fol-
lows:
F. J. Baker, general mercantile
store, loss $4,000; insurance $780,
900.
F. J. Beard, Itasca Clothing CON-
pany, loss $4,000. fully insured.
M. J. Taylor, Itasca County indie
pendent (newspaper) and postofice,
loss (estimated) $1,000. Insurance
not known.
A. D., Brooks, saloon building and
fixtures, loss $4,000.
Mrs. Phifer, store and millinery
stock, loss $4,000.
Eli LoSelle, saloon and fixtures
and barber shop, loss $1,000.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-24

1t is expected that the Bemidj il
team will present the strongest line
up that has represented Big Be-
midg' this winter. Collins, the
crack guard, will be in the game,
which insures a strong, aggressive
player who never quits, and who
adds a tower of strength to the team
as whole.
The Bemidji team will line up as
follows: H. Cell and ]. Markham,
forwards; Brown, center; Peterson
and Collins or Biddinger, guards.
1t is expected that a number of
the basketball enthusiasts of Cass
Lake will come over from that place
this evening to see the game. The
Cass Lake folks can leave the Lake"
on the evening train and arrive here
in ample time to witness the game;
and they can return to their homes
on the night train.
There will be skating both before
and after the game, and the floor
will be cleared for the basketball
contest at 9 o'clock.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-24

has held a frst-grade professional
state certificate for the past ten
years, which entities him to hold
any position in any public school
of the state.
This is his fourth year as super
intendent of the Bemidji city schools,
during which time the schools have
made marked advancement, having
developed from a struggling high
school of an enrolment of twelve to
a strong high school of an enroll
lnv11. IF about eighty, ,w11vv- or
whom will graduate next spring.
Another marked advancement in
the schools is seen in the number of
boys that are now found in the upper
grades and high school. They now
nearly equal the number of girls,
while three years ago the ratio was
about one boy to eight or ten girls.
The percentage of attendance and
general interest have also increased
in a corresponding ratio.
The board of education has shown
its appreciation of Mr.. Ritchie's
work by re electing him superintend-
ent for another year, at a salary of
$1,000. 7-.-S -s.#.~
Mr.. Richie has not accepted the
position, but in all probability will
do so in the near future.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-24

Gus statesmen who will find an end
of suspense when he finally declares
himself.
Young got on the firing line too
SOON said partisan of Jacobson to-
day. He will draw the fire and it
will be an old story when Jacobson
makes his entrance on the state as
he will. Mark my words, there has
been no agreement to date between
Dunn and jacobson and none be-
tween Young and either of the
others. All three will be candidates
and the next convention will re-
semble Denny Brook Fair ., IT,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-24

on Dunn, on the floor of the house
of representatives of the state legis-
lature.
To an unprejudiced observer, it
would seem that the harmony" talk
which some of the so-called big
guns" of the republican party in this
state have been giving out was a
myth and that there is likely to be a
row that for 6erceness and stability
will put to rout any former disagree
ment in the party.