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The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1909-09-06
Little Girl in Leonard Township, North
of Bagley, Accidentally Killed Her
Brother, this Morning.
Playfully Pulled the Trigger Of Weapon
that "WaSn't Loaded"

6(Spec The girl laughingly told him
that's would him, if be
8-yea-old Filing Gull didn't
his the WALL
oil told
Bagey blown shoot
wasn't
loaded" girl took the from the wall n
The Gulbranson killed at taking pulled
o'clock this the fatal shot trigger
being fired the
of his 4yearod sister, the killing the girl Mortified
being accidental and entire
family literally tearing
unfortunate his head from the shoulders.
From received from the Gu The
appears bow not utternq sound after
s"' "'n' ~ n'' Do'n'' 'oon ~ gun fired.
him, and little chiding ~
occurred between them.
The girl told the boy get up ~ ~ ' Oh" ~ 10 l'"''o
,rd
wouldn't he'd little intense lamentations
sleep. the sad affair.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1909-09-06

WANTED-Competent girl for gen.
housework. Good wages. Inquire
at Berman Emporium.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1909-09-06

FOR SALE-Rubber stamps. The
Pioneer will procure any kind of a
rubber stamp for you an short
notice.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1909-09-06
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Challenge Hotel. A
twenty-room modern hotel. Two
doors north of postofice. Cash
or terms. Inquire at hotel or A.
L. Smith.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1909-09-06

HELP WANTED.
WANTED-Good girl for general
house work. Inquire of Mrs.
Z. J. Pryor, 421 Bemidji avenue.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1909-09-06
LOST and FOUND

LOST-At the Brinkman Theater,
Sunday morning, pair of gold
spectacles. Finder return to Mrs.
Peart, sos Beltrami avenue.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1909-09-06

FOR SALE-Large seven-room
house on lake shore. See T.
Beaudette, 314 Minnesota Ave.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1909-09-06

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and appren-
tice girls. Mathilde Housen,
Schroeder Block.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1909-09-06

FOR RENT - Nicely furnished
rooms. Inquire 915 Lake Boule-
ward.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1909-09-06
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT Furnished rooms.
Apply over Browns Store. 317
Beltrami avenue,
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1909-09-06

FOR SALE:-Davenport. car plush.
Call at 901 Lake Boulevard.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-20
HE WAS TOO JEALOUS.
So Sadie Fensky Asks for Divorce
From Her Husband.

Sadie D. Fensky has filed a suit for di-
vorce against her husband, Charles,
whom she charges with enough offenses
to secure divorces for half a dozen wo-
men They were married in Topeka Sep
temper 9, 1908, and left Immediately for
San Francisco and their honeymoon was
short lived and filled with thorns. There
they visited sister of the bride and ac-
cording to the petition the groom became
extremely Jealous of his wife.
The petition states that he refused to
permit her to leave the house unattended
and watched her constantly and grew
more jealous from day to day until my
life was a hell earth" The plaintiff
also claims that her husband frequently
threatened to take her life with a re-
VolVer.
Then it was that she attempted to leave
him and finally did on the 18th day of
February, 1909 returning to the home of
her mother in Topeka. Likewise the hus-
band returned to this city and the wife
claims has been harassing and annoying
her ever since. She claimed that Mr..
Fensky has money in the bank, owns
county bonds and notes given by the
The financial standing of the husband
the wife wants Investigated by the court
and then just alimony. She also asks for
an order restraining her husband from
further haraSsing her or her mother and
also the restoration of the maiden name
of Sadie Downing. Judge Dana granted
the restraining order and the divorce pro-
ceedings will be heard later.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-20
TOPEKA BEAUTIFUL.
Work of Improvement of Parks Al
ready Begun-StorI1s for Central.

The usual spring improvement ana
Identification of the city parks Will
soon be commenced under direction OF
the board of park commissioners; a
meeting of the park board was helo
in the office of M. A Low at tne
Rock Island station last evening when
the condition of the various parks
was discussed and improvements were
decided upon.
Perhaps the most important of the
improvements decided upon by the
board is the construction OF pubIlc
comfort station in Central Park. The
building of a dixie through Garheld
park will necessitate grading in that
reservation. 1t had been proposed TO
build bath house in Gage park, but
the members of the board concluded
that the funds available will not per-
NIT of that imprOvem ment this season.
The rustic benches will soon be
brought out of their winter quarters
and placed where they will do the
most good in the various parks, the
flower beds will shortly be worked
over and planted and the lawns will
be given attention.
1t is proposed to continue the work
of improving the new park on Tenth
street, the triangular tract of ground
near Christ's hospital. The city has
title to a part of this land, but title to
some of the tract is still the subject
of litigation Last fall the park poaro
had trees set out on the tract and al
though the title to the ground is still
in dispute the board will continue i'm
proving it with the hope that when the
title is finally settled the ground will
be turned over to the city for per-
manent park.
A. r. Ouinton. one of the members
of the board of park commissioners, is
desirous that some citizen purchase a
pair of storks and have them placed
in Central Park. Mr.. Quinton thinks
this would be an interesting addition
to the park, although he admits some
of the residents in the vicinity of the
park might not favor having the storks
so near their homes. However, it is
believed that should any of the resi-
dents have objections to locating the
storks in the park a little kindly per-
suasion would remove all objections.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-20
BRICKMASONS' DEMANDS
May Mean Strike in Topeka, April
Ask Raise Over $5 Per Day.

Topeka contractors are disturbed
over the demands made by the union
bricklayers, who have demanded a
substantial raise in wages. The brick
masons have asked for a raise from
6215 to 70 cents per hour. The man
ner in which they asked" for the
raise indicates to the contractors that
they intend to get it about April 1.
Mr.. F. NJ. Spencer, one of the lead
ing contractors, said today:
1.-THE brick masonS think they
should have raise of wages, although
they get $5 for eight hours work now.
There has been no trouble with the
masons, and although the contractors
have failed to meet the demand up to
this time, there will be no strike. The
men are still at work"
Some of the contractors hold out
on the theory that the brick masons
get better wage~ that any other class
of skilled labor considering the fact
that they are under no great expense
for tools. While a carpenter has to
own from SIS to 5000 worth of tools,
the brick mason has only about So
worth of tools.
1t now seems probable that the
brick masons will strike about April 1,
as they seem to be set in their idea
that they need more money, and the
contractors are equally sure that they
are paying sufficient wages to the
workmen.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-20
AFTERNOONS COUNCIL.
Maxwell Be Given Time to Show He
Can Finish Sewer Contract

The city council met at o'clock
this afternoon to hear the report of
the judiciary committee on the J. H.
Maxwell deal-the committee having
charge of a resolution introduced at
council meeting Thursday night placed
in the form of a notice to Mr.. Maxwell
to "get busy" and clear matters up
for the final reckoning. If the con-
tractor can arrange matters within
satisfaction of the city he will con-
tinue on his contract and finish the
work but If he does not the contract
will be forfeited and the city will give
the work to some one else until COM
pletion.
This special meeting was called
through the orders of the mayor and
the legal summons of the city attor-
ney distributed by the police depart
ment.
The judiciary committee reported to
the council this afternoon in favor of
the resolution which reads as follows:
Whereas, J. H. Maxwell has failed
to execute the work under his con-
tract with the city of Topeka for the
construction of the sewer system in
sewer district No. 80 and has failed
to furnish materials in accordance
with the plans and specifications
therefor to the satisfaction of the city
engineer and the mayor and council
of said city and has failed to secure
the completion of said sewer system
within the time allowed by said con-
tract; therefore be it
Resolved, by the mayor and council
of the city of Topeka that said j. H.
Maxwell be, and he is. hereby notified
that the mayor and council intend to
employ some other person or persons
to complete the said sewer system in
said sewer district No 80; and
Resolved, Further that the city
clerk be and hereby is directed to
serve a copy of this resolution upon
said J. H Maxwell and give him three
days notice of the intention of the
mayor and council as above specified
under section 10, page II of the con-
tract and specifications for the con-
struction of said sewer system
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-20
NORTH KANSAS AVENUE

ary programme will be given. Mrs.
and give practical talk. The public is
cordially invited.
A number of members of the Third
Christian church attended the meeting
at the Oakland Christian church Friday
evening.
Mr.. Frank Chapman, of the University
of Kansas, came here this evening TO
remain over Sunday the guest of friends
went to Hays City yesterday to spend
two weeks visiting her parents and 9TH
er relatives.
Mr.. J. N. Nagle. secretary of the
State Sunday School union, will speak
Sunday night, March q, at the Presby-
Hterian church, at 8 o'clock.
Thelma and Nina, of Eudora, came here
G. NJ. Connoway and other relatives.
Mr.. Earl Connoway has taken a posi-
tion in the Santa Fe offices.
The Ladies' Aid of the Presbyterian
church will give a dime social at the
home of Mrs. Roy Voorhies, Tuesday
evening. Everybody invited to come
and represent some city, this will be the
feature of the evening.
Mrs. Howard SowelI will leave Sun
day for Amarillo, Texas, where she
will join Mr.. Sowen who has been en-
ployed there for the past three weeks,
in a permanent home.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Sowell will return
to their home in Amarillo Sunday, after
a weeks visit with relatives and friends
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-20
FINEST IN THE WORLD.

New York, March 20.-Public an
nouncement was made recently of the
gift to the White House of a Persian
rug of the conservatively estimated
value of $4,000. AS interesting as was
the rug is the donor, who goes by the
name of H. H. Topakyan, one of the
richest and best known Armenians OF
New York city, and one of the leaders
of his people in this country
The rug is said to be the finest OF
it's kind in the world. 1t IS only six
and one-half feet long and four and
one-half feet wide, from fringe to
fringe, and yet it is declared to be the
worlds masterpiece of the weaver's
art and it's conservative value is $50
900. The texture is of imperial silk.
and throughout the rug are woven
pearls turquoise, rubies and other
Oriental stone
the rug and superintended its manu-
facture, and it took several years to
get the various parts together The
rug has been handsomely framed In a
mahogany frame at the order of Pres
ident Roosevelt and hung in the pri-
vate Office of the president.
Mr.. Tapakyan is one of the leading
foreign business men of New York
CITY He has large store on Firth
avenue. By thrift and energy he has
become a leader among Armenians IN
America. He has large collection OF
decorations given to him by the sultan
of Turkey, by the shah of Persia and
bv the Venezuela government for dis
fin er1ished services rendered During
the worlds Columbian exposition at
chicago in 1892 he acted as imperial
persian commissioner and at his own
expense he built the Persian Turkish
1aviIion at the fair. receiving forty
fioht diplomas and forty-eight medals
for the unique exhibits he gathered
from both countries. He once gave the
chicago museum a valuable antique
carpet. His desire to present a salts
adopted country led to the gift of the
wonderful rug. which now hangs in
the White House.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-20
A SMALL STRIKE.
As Result of Effort to Unionize To-
peka Iron Foundry.

An attempt to unionize the iron
moulders of the Topeka foundry, has
resulted in a small sized strike at the
plant. Three mouIders and two
apprentices walked out Friday morn
ing, because r. L. Bone, manager
discharged &C. A. Won Wolf foreman.
I'VE have always run this foundry
on non-union lines" said Manager
Bone today, land when 1 discovered
last Saturday that Won Wolf was try
ing to organize the men into a branch
of the Iron Workers union, 1 dis
charged him. Monday I put on a new
man in his place, and yesterday three
moulders quit 1t is not an official
strike 1 have plenty of men to han
die the work, and things are going
along as usual"
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-20
FOUR DIVORCES TODAY.
Judge Dana's Mill Ground Out Lot
of Marital Woes.

In the divorce game, as played in
district court today, four singles were
scored in rapid succession.
Herman B. Bonsall had no difficulty
in explaining why he wanted to be
separated for keeps from his wife,
Ellen.
Zoe Malay could easily show
grounds why Sylvester Malay, hus-
band, should be instructed to go his
way and keep out of hers.
Sarah E. Hayes said that Albert E.
Hayes was an undesirable husband,
and was released from further work in
his kitchen.
Pearl Humphries didn't have a
great deal of use for William Hum
phries and desired to get rid of him.
And she did.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-20
Notes and Personals.

Mr.. and Mrs. T. ]. Starkey of May
eta and Mr.. and Mrs. J.. w. Starkey
OF Portland, Oregon, are visiting at
the home of Frank Jacques at S14
Harrison street.
Thomas Voiland is i'll with the grip
at his home at S14 Jackson street.
Robert Stone will address the B. Y.
p. U at the North Topeka Baptist
church at $50 tomorrow evening.
Rev. T. C. Peterson will preach at
Rochester Sunday afternoon and at
East Indianola Monday at p. m.
Al Hohnbaum who has been making
his home at Horton for about two
years, is expected to arrive here to-
night. He will probably relocate in
North Topeka.
E. r. Burkholder, of Mcpherson, was
in North Topeka yesterday on busi-
ness.
D. A. Sipes went to Abilene yester-
day on a short business trip.
Mrs. ]. c. Snediker. of 829 Quincy
street, has returned from a short visit
in Kansas City.
See ]. ]. King for bargains in real
estate.
Mrs NJ A HUFF. of Holton, spent yes
terday in North Topeka.
Mrs. J. c. Joseph at S23 North Kan
sas avenue, has a complete line of Eas-
ter hats. Call and see them.
A. H. Snooks and daughter, Miss Edna
Snooks, will spend tomorrow in Belle
vue, at the home of Mr.. Snook's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin Snooks.
Go to Shorey & McAftery for carpen-
ter and cabinet work.
]. n. Stewart has returned from a
business trip to Grove.
Don't forget those Red Seed oats. For
sale by Forbes Bros.
Miss MadaIine McChntock, of Kansas
City, is visiting at the home of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. s. McClintock.
Those pretty mems Oxfords are sold
by Russell, at S41 North Kansas avenue.
For drugs, go to A NJ. Petro
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-20
FOUND THE JIMMY"
Used in the Burghart Robbery and in
Other and Recent Burglaries.

Sheriff Wilkerson has in his posses
sion a rod of steel about a foot in
length. pronged at one end and evil
IDENTIFY originally used for the purpose
of pulling nails. 1t was this instru-
ment which the burglar who entered
the Burghart residence used as a
jimmy 1t was found in an adjoin-
ing yard and Sheriff Wilkerson is
anxious to locate the former owner of
the property in the hopes that this
may afford a clue to the perpetrators
of the recent robberies. From prints
found on the window sill at the Gard
ner home which was robbed two
weeks ago it is evident that the same
instrument was used in each instance
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-20
Union Mems Meeting at Lukens
Opera House Tomorrow.
Van Ness Choir Will Sing and
Col. Lawson Will Lecture.
CUSTER'S LASTCHARGE
Should BE Interesting Address
for Lawson Was Custer Scout.
Church Announcements and
Personals OF Interest.

The Van Ness choir from the North
Topeka Baptist church will sing at the
union men's meeting at the Lukens'
opera house at 3 o'clock tomorrow af-
ternoon. The ability of this choir is
well known and will doubtless furnish
much of the interest in the meeting in
addition to the address on Down and
Up by Col ]. S. Lawson, the messen-
ger who narrowly escaped being with
Gen Custer when he and his men were
killed at Little Big Horn. Wyo., July,
1876
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-20
LOCAL MENTION.

The tin cigar box is fastly surplant-
ing the wooden one. Chas. Eagle has
adopted their use for boxes of 25 Rose
T,int cigars. 1t is an attractive look
ing package and sells for $1.O0-
DR.. c. E. HuIett. Osteopath. S13 Kan
ave. Ind Phone 31S. Ltdy in office.
Is your time valuable? Does your
convenience count for anything? Have
you an Independent Telephone?
DR.. s. Temple. Osteopath, 7s5 Kansas
ave. Ind. 1912 Res 1868 Black. Bell 1885,
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-20
Moving by the Hour

On and after Monday. March %. I shall
try the new plan so universally adopted
in the larger cities, viz: The rate for a
uadded van, driver and one helper. win
be 81 per hour. We shall furnish care
full men and strive to please you. This
plan is just and fair and will appeal to
everyone as such. Respectfully,
CLARENCE D. SKINNER.
Merchants Transfer Co.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-20
Chi-NameI Graining and How to Do 1t.


We have arranged with the manu-
facturerS of Chi-Namel, who are also
patentees of the Chi-Namel Graining,
Staining and Vanishing Process to
have one of their expert demonstra-
tors spend few days with US begin
ming Monday, March p, for the spe-
use the little tool and furnish our
patrons free of cost, expert instruction
in the treatment of interior woodwork.
This will be a rare opportunity for
the ladies to learn how to grain and
varnish their own floors and wood
work Chi-Namel graining will out
wear the ordinary floor varnis& many
times over c. NJ. Hill, S13 Kansas
avenue.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-20
|0AKLAND GOSSIP |
LAA7 AssaAsnaol Eky5z zzesessazA!!zz,,-snaol

TItems for the Oakland notes may be left
at the Iowa Grocery or telephoned TO Ano-
phone 2SS1 Black.]
Mr.. and Mrs. Jess Heyhn left today on
a three weeks visit with relatives and
friends in southern Missouri.
The w. c. T. U. will hold a public
meeting in the Methodist church next
Tuesday evening. A musical and liter
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-20
card of Thanks.

We wish to thank our friends and
neighbors for their kindness and help
during the death of our dear father and
grandpa. Words fail to express our
appreciation and thanks for the many
and beautiful floral offerings received.
Mr.. A. NEWCOMER AND FAMILY.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-20
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

James Arthur Wilson, 1858 West street
aged % years, died Friday at 1920 O'Clock
The funeral will be held Sunday after
noon at $3.50 o'clock from the Second
United Presbyterian church. Intermenl
in Mt. Hope cemetery.
Geo. W. Bowes, of 1862 Western avenue
died at his home last night at the age of
81 years. The funeral will be held from
the residence at 2:30 O'Clock Sunday after
noon.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-20

A peculiar thing was the absence of
snow. There were no clouds and the
sky was as clear as crystal However,
it grew so cold that the ice froze four
inches thick on the Kansas river and
for several days afterwards men were
at work putting up ice.
Just before this cold spell 1t had
an unusually early spring. The farmers
had sown oats in February and it was
just about two inches high Corn also
had been planted and the sprouts were
just peeping out of the ground. These
crops were frozen.
Il was teaching public school at Te-
cumseh at the time. For several days
previous we did not need fire in the
school ROOM
Church of the Good Shepherd, on
Laurent and Quincy streets. North To-
peka. Services on Sunday will be
morning prayer and litanY at IL
o'clock, the preacher will be Mr.. w. S.
Little. Evensong at 8 o'clock, the Rev.
Carl w. Nau will preach on the Joy
OF Worship Young peoples Bible
class at 10 O'Clock every Sunday morn
ing.
Mr. and Mrs. John Higgins left to-
land. They expect to be gone about
two months. Mr.. Higgins has been
engineer at the Reform school since
1898. Phillip Farrelly will take his
place while he is gone. Mr.. and Mrs.
Higgins are natives of Ireland. Mr..
Higgins came from that country to
Kansas about thirty-two years ago. He
has not been back since. His parents
are still living there.
Bisbee daily review., 1909-03-24

FOR SALE-Tent 12x16 with floor. two barber chairs, sitting chairs. lamps, stove. etc, complete or iu part Han < Bell Upper Main St.
 s55
Bisbee daily review., 1909-03-24

FOR SAlE-Ole-ysar-oid California
 poplar trees. Address Box 896.
 city sSo
Bisbee daily review., 1909-03-24
CITY LOCAL AND SOCIAL NEWS ;:
sERsoAA. BENTON.


 James Johnson came in from Courtland lost night.
 Mir. and Ms. James s. Douglas aud Ben Williams i"it lasJ night for N5cozari afte- spehoins a few Ceys in this city.
 Mr. and Mrs Charles Bowman spent yesterday ia Bisbee, returning to Tombstone this morning.
 Caesar O'Garrie came in yesterday from tho Silver Bell mine.
 Mrs. M. n. Betz and son arrived from Los Angeles yesterday to yis,i her husband, Mfr Betz. manager oi the ROyal Theatre. She will be here for some time. returning tO her home during the early part of tho summer.
 Shirley Christy will leave today for Phoenix after several days stay in this city.
 The little child of MT. and Mrs E. D. Flanigan is seriously i'll at their home.
 Sam Hsyhurst, one of the leading merchants of Douglas was iu the city yesterday. returning in the evening.
 The city engineer is very busy sur yeying the J. H. Jack Lumber com. pany property in Tombstone canyon This Is the property which win be disposed Of by condemnation pro ceedings for the purpose of getting the street railway up the canyon
Bisbee daily review., 1909-03-24
AUTO PARTY
 ARRIVES FROM TEXAS
SishJSeeIS From the Lone Stal State Reach Bisbee After
 Many HardShibS

Rocky roads caused the automobile trip of T. F. Colquitt and A. $. Pres eott. of Maria. Texas, and BIr. and Mrs. J. P. Shafer, of Bowie, Arizona. from the former place to this city to nave many disagTeeable features. The party reached here yesterday ar- .ternoon and immediately started or Ia hunt for a machinist who could "ut their horseless carriage into good
 hape again.
 Tho party registered at the Copper queen hotel and win remain here un- ul this afternoon. Whether the re turn trip win then be commenced or 8 run Co Phoenix VIII be made. has not yet boon determined. While ou the way from Texas. stops were made ct Fl Paso. Deming and other points along the line. The trip is one Of pleasure and sightseeing.
Bisbee daily review., 1909-03-24
Arizona R New Mexico
 Railway Company
-Time Table.

Connects with Morenci Southern. Connects with Southern Pacific. s' Connects with Fl Paso ( 8. ". GEORGE 4 wAGsTAFF,
 Superintendent.
Bisbee daily review., 1909-03-24
Miners Leg Broken

Sam Gokenoyich. a miner who Is veil known in this camp, had the n 'sfOrtune Of having his left arm broken today at the oliver shaft. In 9dd tiol to this he was seriously .ruised about the body. The accident occurred at noon yesterday and he vas immediately taken to the c. & \ hospital, where he was resting cas- ly last night
Bisbee daily review., 1909-03-24

OR RENT-LoweI, three-rOOm fat furnished fo~ housekeeping. ID
 ouire opposite postOnice. Mrs. liar, Tis. lt4
Bisbee daily review., 1909-03-24
DRAeooE ASSAYS

The Dragon mountains are coming ont finely and are reported to be among the best properties of this Burke came in yesterday, bringing some of tke best assays which has been exhibited from this mining camp. averaging. according 10 assays. better than go per cent copper and some bi-products. He states that there is a considerable amount of ae. tiyity in that district. and that there Is likely tO be one of the best years T the Dragoous which has ever been noted in it's history. Mir. Burke be- ieFes there Is plenty of h,gh-gTade
 re there.