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The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-04-23
M0berq's New Residence.

Thomas Johnson, the local builder,
has commenced the work of erect
ing the commodious residence which
John Moberg has decided to build
for his home in this city.
The new block will be of the very
latest pattern, two stories, 29x4O
feet. There will be five rooms on
the first floor and a like number on
the second floor, which will give
ample accommodations for Mr..
Moberg and his family.
The residence will be provided
with all modern improvements in
Guiding waterworks and hot-water
heating plant. The building will be
finished by August IS, and will
cost IS, 500,
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-04-23
THE SENATE HAS PASSED
VOLSTED DRAINAGE BILL
Minnesota and Other States Having Public Lands Likely
to Benefit From Measure.-.Bill Was Passed In
Face Of Much Opposition.

Washington, April 22.-The VOL
stead bill authorizing the drainage
of certain lands in Minnesota, which
was under discussion for some time
in the house yesterday, was passed
to-day under suspension of the rules.
According to the provisions of
the bill the State of Minnesota is
given the right to treat public lands
subject to entry and entered lands
the same as privately owned lands
under the drainage laws of the
state. The right was sought to en-
able the state to secure the drainage
not only of the public lands but also
of large tracts held in private owner
ship.
Having had the unexpected plea
sure of securing the passage of a
local bill in the midst of the demo-
cratic filibuster led by John Sharp
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-04-23
For a Tennis Club.

AS there are quite a number of
tennis enthusiasts in Bemidji, it
might be we'll for the players to
form themselves into an organiza-
tion," says A. A. Andrews, who is
quite tennis fam"
There would be every opportun-
ity to have many exciting contests
pulled off here, and it would be a
fine idea to have tournament here
during the SUMNER" says Mr..
Andrews.
He suggests that those interested
in forming an organization consult
him at his office, in the Schroeder
& Schwandt block.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-04-23
kIein's New Block.

Adolph Klein returned last night
from St. Paul, after visit of two
weeks looking after business matters.
The main object of his visit was to
look up particulars regarding the
erection of his new building on
Minnesota avenae.
Mr.. Klein will start work at once
on a new brick block, which will be
rs feet wide and 100 feet long; the
building will be finished in the most
up-to-date style and when COM
pleted will be used for a meat mar
ket.
Mr.. Klein contemplates having a
shop that, in a city of this size, is
seldom equaled and never sur
passed.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-04-23
OFFICERS HOT ON TRAIL
OF ALLEGED SWINDLER
Grand Rapids Chief of Police LOOKING
for Party Who Worked Dead
beat Game.

Chief of Police Jesse Harrie of
Grand Rapids passed through the
city yesterday on the track of
certain D. F. Pardell, who it is
alleged, is the smooth confidence
man who has been taking in the
business men along the line on the
railroad timetable gag.
He has been representing himself
as solicitor for the advertising
space on the railroad time tables
and in that way collected quite a
number of advertisements for which
he taxed the unsuspecting party
the price of 81 each.
Chief Harrie states that a warrant
has been issued at Grand Rapids
for this mans arrest and also one
has been issued from this city for
the same man, as he succeeded
in getting eighteen advertisements
here and collecting for same and
to top off the scheme he skipped his
board bill at local hotel.
These kind of sharpers are work.
ing this territory very industriously
and it will stand business men in
hand to watch well this kind of
gentry.
Pardell is man weighing $50
pounds and being but twenty-eight
years old.
This class of crooks are being
speedily apprehended when they
come into contact with the Bemidji
police force and so are inclined to
give this city wide birth.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-04-23
Mr.. Brinkman is certainly making
grand success as theatrical mana
Bad Fire Averted.

The city had a narrow escape last
night from a terrific explosion of
the Standard Oil tanks near the
Great Northern tracks.
Some oil spilled on the ground
caught fire from the sparks from
locomotive which was switching
around there and it was only with
great difficulty that the fire was put
out before it reached the barrels of
oil nearby.
The fire department was called
out and responded promptly but
the fire was out before they arrived.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-04-23
Blaze Quickly Extinguished.

AS result of tank of gasoline
exploding at St. Anthony's hospital
this noon, an alarm of fire was
turned in and the fire department
was summoned to the fire hall.
Before the department was able to
get out, a 'phone message from the
hospital announced that the flames
had been quickly extinguished by
buckets of water and the services
of the fremen were not needed.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-04-23

Williams, considerable elation is felt
by Representative Volsted of Min
nesota, and he hopes to see the bill
which the house passed today au-
thorizing the drainage of lands in
Minnesota 60 through the senate
at an early day.
The success Mr.. Volstead had in
getting through the Minnesota
drainage bill is due to the action of
Speaker Cannon and his colleagues
of the committee on rules in bring
ing in a new rule to frustrate the ef-
forts of Mr.. Williams in flibustering
the movement. This rule authorizes
the passage of bills under suspension
of all rule of the house by a majority
vote only. 1t was easy to procure
majority vote for the Minnesota
drainage bill, hence that measure
went through.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-04-23

prisoner to pay fine of SIS and
costs, which was liquidated and the
prisoner was released.
This forenoon the case of the
State VS.. James Toole of Cass Lake,
charged with a statutory crime, was
taken up.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-04-23

the stage. They have sprung upon
the public an act that for eccentric
songs and ,comicalities has never
been duplicated at this popular
little play house. Mr.. Wills is a
thorough comedian, and his panto-
mine is very amusing. They will
give the audience something tonight
that will be unique in the line of
vaudeville.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-04-23
WALKER DISTRICT COURT
PROGRESSING NICELY
Grand Jury Completed Its Labors and
Adjourned Judge Stanton Re-
ceives Many Congratulations.

Walker, April 23.-(Special to
Pioneer. District court for Cass
county is progressing very satisfac-
torily, and there is much favorable
comment on the expenditous and
generally efficient manner in which
c. w. Stanton, the new judge, is
officiating.
The grand jury finished its labors
yesterday afternoon and adjourned,
handing in the following report:
ITO Hon. c.. w. Stanton:-We
the grand jury do hereby report as
follows:
THAT we have inquired into the
condition of every person imprision-
ed on a criminal charge triable in
this county and have heretofore re-
ported thereon to the court.
THAT we have inquired into the
management of the public prison in
this county and find everything in
clean and sanitary condition and
highly satisfactory.
THAT we have inquired into the
conduct of all the public Offices and
find everything satisfactory.
THAT we visited the county
charges matained at the Walker
Hospital and found them we'll cared
for and treated in the most salts
factory manner. We cannot recon-
mend any improvement in their treat
ment.
I'VE recommend that the county
board take action as soon as possible
toward making improvements in the
court house grounds and beautify-
ing same.
I'VE express our appreciation of
the courtesy and fairness with which
this body has been treated by Hon.
c.. w. Stanton, our presiding Judge,
whose suggestions and advise have
been valuable to US in the prform-
ance of our duties. He has won our
admiration by just impartiality and
has impressed US with his ability
and integrity.
Charles Kinkle,
Foreman"
Yesterday, after hearing several
grand jury matters, court was at
ease" awaiting the final findings of
the grand jury, and arranging for
the trial of cases.
The grand jury failed to find an
indictment against Hattie Hensley,
a colored woman who was charged
with robbery in the first degree, the
crime alleged to have been com
mitted at Cass Lake.
No Indictment was found against
William O'Brien, who was charged
with having resisted an officer at
the village election at Cass Lake,
which was a strenuous municipal
upheavel.
One prisoner plead guilty to the
charge of assault in the third degree
and Judge Stanton sentenced the
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-04-23
Don't Fail to Come.

There will be an entire change of
act at the Brinkman Family theater
tonight. The Great Eastern Sketch
Team, Wills & Barron, will appear
again tonight, an entirely new act.
This celebrated pair have kept the
audience convulsed with laughter
during the entire time they occupied
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-04-23
Concert Was Good.

The concert given at the Nor
wegian Lutheran church last even
ing by the Emma Concert company,
was attended by large crowd.
The concert was we'll received, and
the exchequer of the church has
been enriched quite literally,
thereby.
The following was the program as
rendered:
PROGRAM:
Misa Frieda Weenaas. Soprano
Alex Enna Tenor
Oliver Colbentsun. Violinist
Walter Smith. Pianist
Der SOhn der Haide. Keller Bella
Oliver Colbentson
Jerusalem. ...... .Gounod
Miss Frieda Weenaas
Observation-Disclosures Sinding
Walter Smith
HVOr Skulde Jeg. go. Emma
Alex Emma
Et SaterDeSOg .Ole Bull
Oliver Co1bentSOn ..
(a) Margrethes Vuggesang Grieg
(h Moders Sorg.. .Grieg
Miss Weenaas
Course folle Op. 73................ Moszkowski
Walter Smith
"A Dream .............. Bartlett
Alex Emma
De MascOw. .Wieniawski
Oliver Colbentson
"Miserere" II Trovatore. Verdi
Miss Frieda Weenaas and Mr.. Alex Emma.
Local news on last page
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-04-23
.SEGERSTROM PIANO co.
Will have LOCAL HOUSE
Carl Jacobson Will Have Charge of
Bemidji Branch Begin Busi-
ness Immediately.

Carl jacobson, agent for the
Segerstrom Piano Co., has received
his stock and is rapidly getting in
shape for business. He has rented
the old Bacon building, east of the
Remore Hotel, and by the latter
part of the week will have the place
opened up and be ready to receive
customers. Mr.. jacobson will have
the following makes of piano in
stock:
The Segerstrom,
The Nixon,
The Ebersol. ...
All of the above pianos are of the
very best, and this company is
prepared to sell on easy payments,
and everything guaranteed.
Carl jacobson is not entirely a
stranger in this city, for he has
several old acquaintance here, who
recommend him very highly. He
is genial, hustling fellow who is
bound to make good.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-04-23
1'Fixin' Up" at Abercrombie's.

The interior of Abercrombie's con.
dictionary, cigar and novelty stand
is being repainted and remodeled,
and when the painter and paper.
hanger gets through the place will
shine like unto the proverbial green
bay" tree Of holy writ.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-04-23
FOSSTON ATTORNEY WAS
ROBBED IN MINNEAPOLIS
J. A. Hendricks Touched by Light
Fingered Gent Who Was Later
Apprehended.

Minneapolis, Aqril 23.-J.A.
Hendricks of Fosston, Mimi, was
robbed on the sidewalk at First
avenue S and Fifth street at $ D.
m. yesterday. He was seized from
behind and his watch was torn
from his pocket. Hendricks
shouted that he had been robbed,
and Patrolman William Belair
gave chace to the theft, who ran
down First avenue to PostoAice
alley. Seeing that he could not
escape the policeman, the thief
threw the watch thru the grating
at the side of the postofice. Taken
to police headquarters, he gave
his name as William Lewith.
Mr.. Hendricks, who is an attor-
ney residing at Fosston, is well
known in Bemidji, having visited
this city many times during the
past six years. That he took care
Of himself in the mix-up is not any
surprise to his friend here, as he
is possessed Of considerable nerve
and coolness.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-04-23

Additional local matter will be found
on fourth page.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-08-08
CHINESE
NOBLEMAN
PRESERVED

San Francisco, Aug. s.-After re.
naming in the preserving tank OF
an Oakland medical college for near
ly year, the body OF Wong Hing,
son OF high Chinese OF Los Angeles,
was discovered and brought TO this
city, where Il is held in state by Con-
sul-General Hsui Hsi, pending its re-
turn 10 China.
The young nobleman became In
volved In an uprising against the
Dowager Empress. and was driven
from China. He took refuge in this
country. and for several vears served
as n domestic cook In this city. Not
daring TO reveal his Identity for fear
OF spies, he became a charity natient,
and died frlendlers in Oakland
Recently the Wong family re-
turned 10 favor with the imperial
court Of China, and permission was
given the fugitive son to return. A
years search for Wong ended by
finding his body among the codavers
awaiting dissection In the Oakland
school OF medicine.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-08-08
OFFICIAL FLIGHT
IN DIRlGmLE BALLOON

Washington. Aug. s.-Captain
Thomas X. BALDWIN announced this
afternoon that he Is ready TO make
tne e emclal test flight In his dirig-
ihle baloc0 before the speeial hoar1
OF signal eorps. who went to Fort
Myer 20 witness the night. Bald-
Win : success Yesterday led him TO
predict today that he will win the
prize OF sl2,SOO. by making a speed
Sl - miles an hour In the dirigible.
1aplaln Baldwin exDects to iy from
Fort Myer 10 Alexandria, where he
VIII alight, and then make return
nlsht. He expects 10 start late In
'ne afternoon, when the atmospheric
conditions are most favorable.
ne government will buy the hal
loon, paving 5000 for II II Il ma kes
~ miles an hour. under perfect con-
tfol' including the price In accord
ave. With the speed to the maximum
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-08-08

pltal. lie was about 40 years old
aud was stealing a ride when the ac.
cldent happened.
How IL Happened.
The only eyewitness OF the accl-
dent was 4. Rhodes. who wa stand
Ing near when the train passed. The
hobo was standing on the ton OF a
car, about midway between The rear
OF the train and the engine. and was
walking forward when the train
passed under the wire. The wire
caught the man under the chin. hurl-
ing him backwards. and causing him
10 turn n complete somersault. He
struck on the top OF the car and
rolled 20 the edge, then pitched for
ward To the ground beneath.
Paper found by SlArlff Minto on
the person OF the injured man indi-
cate that his name was Craig. In his
pocket was found receipt from an
employment agency OF Vancouver.
u, c.. Issued for employment as cir
cular sawyer with the Abotsford
Lumber Company. The ticket was
endorsed by NJ Craig. the name. on
the back OF the paper being spelled
dlnerently from the one In the body
OF the certificate. A lady's small
silver watch was the only other ar
tlele found In the mans clothing.
Reports from the Salem hospital
received late this afternoon state
that the man Is still unconscious. but
that there is chance for his recov-
cry. Notwithstanding the terrific
force with which Craig was hurled
from the train no bones were broken
Several ugly cuts and bruises disfig-
ure the mans head. but the skull
was not fractured. II is very prob
able that he Is injured Internally.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-08-08
PORTLAND
WHEAT is
HIGHER

Portland. Or. Aug. SIN the face
OF the slump In wheat on the Chica-
go exchanges, prices at the PoN.land
wheat pit today reached the highest
point OF the year. with traders bid
ding in vain for September at 9lhe.
The market closed stronger than ev-
er The decline in Chicago was a
cent and a quarter, but that affected
the local market not a whit.
The condition OF the market Is
accepted by local traders as a graft
Tying indication that Portland and
the Northwest are entirely independ-
ent or the Eastern market, as far as
fluctuations there are concerned.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-08-08
Y !
WOOLMFN
WORkH
WERE DUPfD OIL
OF 100000
frnired Press Leased wl,.,

Pendleton, Or, Aug
oregon wool men have beor Y
flammed out of about s70o a. w.
wool sales this year, Is now 'tSs NV
lief of the leading sheep men % ~ w
county and the officials of the Orr b
Wool Growers Association 's0
While the wool clip OF rm.,n
Mills City, Mont, at from Is = !.
cents, early in the spring the "
quality OF wool was recently so,s i.
Mills City, oMnt., at from 1s I" v
cents, this going from 4 10 ( ~ ....]] "
more than the sales in this eoa.a @
and in other parts of Oregon
On total clip of 17ooa, A,
pounds in Oregon this year tbis w.
TO oregon sheep men would N.Y.
about 100000. Il is believed ~
that a combination of buvers ~ -,
commission houses was formsa \.
keep down the Oregon prices A NJ
gon sales were among the frst q, N.
coast, and naturally set a pace
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-08-08
OREGaN NsEN err
GET FIRST LEAVE

Camp David S. Stanley. American
Lake, Wash. Aug. S.-For the hrst
time since arriving In camp last
Monday the men OF the Oregon reei.
ments were allowed 10 leave eamr
today Individually, after belne
paid, they were given leave OF Alb.
sence good until tomorrow night al
10 o'clock.
Owing 90 a change In orders Col.
onel Mcdonnell aud Colonel Yorar
were not placed in the position OF
contending generals, but instead each
led a brigade maneuveT In battle for.
nation.
Parties OF scouts aud skirmishars
were sent forward toward a point
where an imaginary was located
They were followed by the sunpor,
and reserves until the limits OF the
grounds were reached. and here "A
was assumed that the enemy had
been routed. aud the troops returned
TO camp just In time for guard mount
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-08-08

THOUSAND
JAPANESE
IN MEXICO READY
TO CROSS

Galveston, Texas. Aug. S.-From
eight Japanese captured while at
tempting to cross the border from
Mexico. details of great smuggling
plot we're learned today by the immi-
grafton agents.
The Japanese declare that there
are now $4,000 OF their countrymen
in Mexico. and that most of them are
awaiting an opportunity to enter this
country. They say an organized band
of smugglers is working on the bor-
der. running tug from a point
about 100 miles north of Tampieo to
a landing place below Corpus Christi,
Texas. From 20 TO so Japs are
smuggled across the line each trip
of the tug, It is alleged.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-08-08
BOY MURDERER
WANTS JURY rp,,,

Portland, Or, Aug. s.-Dens%
for a jury trial in the Juvenile ems
for Jackson Reid, the 1l.yea,sg
youth, who shot and killed Geor,.
DeMar at Guilds Lake. was form.
ly made TO the circuit court NH n.
ternoon by G. NJ. Idleman. who \,
peared as attorney for the hoy
Provision Is made In the IuyeuV.
court for a jury OF six. but nothIrr
is said about special Jury, no, n
any provision made for drawing /,
jury in any other way than from M
regular panel OF tSe circuit court
From n reading OF the law, howeyv
II appears that, before the youth ai
be refnanded to the circuit cour, b,
trial on murder charge, or commit
ted 10 the reform school, he mus NJ
adjudged delinquent by the juveuA
court.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-08-08
''BAKER CITY" MAY
BE PLAIN "DAKER'
lnnker city Hornld.N

AnAh't WY AiNl Hlhsl
shalr'Daker" be the name OF east.
ern oregon's metropolis. without
the "clty" attached, or shall the old
form the name prevallS That is
a question that Is being RgitAted by
several business men. Carl Adler.
man OF Wide experience. said TO the
Herald this morning; II think the
word city should be discarded All
over the country large munieipali-
tise have ceased 10 use Il. and there
is no reason why Baker should nos
do likewise. The word naker il
enough: Il tells the story briefly
and well; Il has pleasant ring,
easy TO aay. aud all Who know the
place will pronounce the one word
with much pleasure
AdlerN opipion Is shared by sew
eral who have said they are willing
"a start campaign for a change OF
name In tho postal guide Il will be
noticed that all postofices OF the ma
tlon must he one word. according to
departmental ruliUgs This means.
however, that Il is not necessary fol
cities 20 change their names TO one
word, but where city has two
words In les name the department
writes Il as one word. For instance,
the nsme ot this city appears in the
postal suide written thus, Baker
city"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-08-08
WOULD-BE
SENATOR
DECLARES

81. Louis. Mo. Aug. S.-Colonel
Richard c. Kearns this afternoon an
nounced that he Is a q ndidate for
election 10 the United States senate.
Colonel Kerens Is q Republican,
and has been voted for in the legisla-
ture for United States senator three
times. Kerens has been a member
OF the National Republican commit
tee since 1892, and has been. identi-
fed with public enterprises for years.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-08-08
o o o o o O q o o o {
PERSONAL MENTION {
% And Movements OF Salem
d People.
d q q q q q q q o o O {

! ~ ~ " ~ W " " " " " W W
VIII Prevoe, OF koseburg. was In
town today
Grover Belt went to Eugene today
on business.
! Miss Gertrude Fawk is visiting
1 friends in Eugene.
j. Wilcox has returned from a
business trip TO Corvallis.
| Miss Alma Nye has left for June
! ton City 90 visit friends.
Gin Baldwin has left for Ashland
for a hunting and fishing trip.
1 Alfred Tilling and family, OF Port
land, are In the city for n short time.
! Bert Jerman. the druggist, left for
the mountains today with his wife.
Charles Dorcas and family have
returned from an outing at Newport.
Miss Eva Humphreys. OF San Ma
teo, Cal, Is In the city visiting
( frelnds.
President Clarke, OF the Portland
Iron Works, Is In the city on busi-
ness.
Mrs Paul a. Farmer. OF Wood
burn, Is visiting friends and shopping
here.
Mrs. A. Dick went TO Hood River
today to visit with relatives aud
friends.
Robert Essig, OF Grants Pass. is
visiting here and transaotlng busl-
/ ness.
Mrs. o. II. Belllnger aud daughter
left today foe their farm near Sill
verton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Marnoek and
baby are putting In week at New
port,
Mr.. and Mrs. T. II. Caldwell. OF
Portland, are visiting with friends at
Salem.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. wallert OF the
Elite hotel, are spending a week at
Newport.
George Beekers. the local cattle
man, has returned from a trip TO AL
bany.
X. A. Mitchell has returned TO
Portland, after visiting relatives and
friends here.
Tom Kay and J.. A. Todd have re-
turned from u hunting trip In the
mountains.
Mrs Monty Leslie and baby left
today for selo 20 visit her parents
over sunday.
Harry Meyer left for Portland af-
ter brief visit With his parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Jake Moyer.
Miss Florence Dennis. OF Albany,
came down 20 spend sunday with
friends and relatives,
Casper willis and daughter e.
turned 20 Portland TODAY, after a
weeks visit with Salem friends.
Albert aud Carl Marvin have re-
turned from a weeks hunting aud
nshing trip over at Three Rivers.
Fred Merrill. the Portland bicycle
man. has returned 90 that place after
a shot business visit In thris ETY..
Miss Jessie Rock Of the CHICAGO
Store leaves this evening FOR her
summer vacation at her Tnlamook
horne
Prof Robertson, With hs piano
daleemer tonight az Zinn's Hear
him. aud eat zinns Ice cream; best
In town.
u. NJ. Webb and Miss Rertha Bur.
rell, OF Seattle. are guests Al the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. S. p. Klmhall.
az West Salem.
Miss Hattie hargrove, who IA In
the mil nerv business AZ Maker
CIV, left for there today after
visit With hSr parents In this ctIv.
Tom Clark and Lee unruh. OF ths
Elliot Job printing force. arrived
home from few weeks al the Slab
Greek resort They saw about 90
campers are there. mostly from sa-
lean.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-08-08
BORN.

HoMAN.-Thursday afternoon. Au-
gust 6, 1905, to DR.. and Mrs.
Fletcher homan, OF this city. a
daughter.
Dr. Homan Is the new president OF
Willamette University. and has had
one stroke OF good luck after snoth-
er since his arrival in Salem.