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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-10-24
CONFESSES TO MURDER IN 1895
Man Who Gave Up to Blackduek Of
fcers Pleads Guilty.

Aitkin, Mimi, October 24.-John
Sandberg, who confessed to officers
at Blackjack to having murdered a
man in Aitkin county sixteen years
ago, was brought here and pleaded
guilty to murder in the first degree
when brought before Judge Williams.
Sandberg's story is that he owned
a homestead two miles from Grayling
in 1895 and that fall went to North
Dakota and worked in the harvest
fields with young man about 20
years told, known as "John'' They
returned to the homestead later and
when out hunting one day, Sandberg,
who was walking ahead with the
gun, turned and shot John in the
head. AS he sank to the ground he
gave cry Of agony and two more
shots were fired. That cry has fol-
lowed the murderer all these years
and while he has never told anyone,
and his awful deed has never been
discovered. he could no longer keep
the secret.
He says he does not know why he
did it. He makes full confession
and is ready to take his punishment.
Sandberg is 40 years of age and came
to this country when 20. He is posi-
lively clear in his mind and trans
aofionc aonnecfed with his honest "a n
and its REIMBURSEMENT are proven
correct by the public records. He is
remembered by Sheriff Haugen, and
by L. L. Douglas, and they are of
the opinion that the name of his VIC
tim can be ascertained. County At
torney Hallum will probably call for
special grand jury and dispose of
the case at once as the regular term
of court closed a week ago and the
next term will not open until May.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-10-24
WIGHTMAN RECITAL TONIGHT
Bemidji Instructor Arranges Musical
Festival at Presbyterian Church.

At the Presbyterian Church, be-
ginning at S:15 this evening piano
recital will be conducted by Miss
Ruth Wightman, of this city.
A violin solo by Mrs C. R. San
born, and songs by Andrew Rood will
feature the program. The recital is
given under the auspices of the Ep-
worth League. A Raudelbush pia-
no, furnished by James A. Terry.
will be used at the recital ....5--
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-10-24

not get it, however, unless we go
after it with determination, and it
appears to me that inasmuch as the
Northern Minnesota Development
Association originally advocated re-
apportionment, it is proper for that
body to adopt a resolution at the St.
ira session for its enactment. The
federal income tax and direct state
primary bills were, as you are aware,
lost in the eleventh hour, and the
favorable disposition of these meas
ures would consume some very little
time
yours truly,
90 II MaftSOu -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-10-24
He Got the Pass.
Il want a pass

II WduL pass. -. ..-..- -. -
Pass? You're not entitled to a
pass. You are not an employee. sor-
.ry.'
No; but here the anti-pass law
says free transportation can be
granted to necessary caretakers of
live stock, poultry and fruit. Well,
I'm going on this trip with an aunt
that's hen-there's your poultry;
girl that's peach there's your
fruit: and a nephew that's a mule
there's your live stock. Gimme a
pass - The Way-BiH.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-10-24
John Hermann Weds Grace Toombs.

John Hermann WEEDS Grace Toombs.
John Hermann and Miss Grace
Toombs were united in marriage this
morning at the Presbyterian parson-
age, Rev. S. E. P. White officiating.
They left this noon for a short honey
moon and will return Saturday Both
young people are well known in the
city, Mr.. Hermann being a member
of the meat market firm of Pierce &
Hermann. Mr.. and Mrs. Hermann
will make their home in this city.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-10-24
Head of Development Association De-
clares it is Up to Delegates
at St. Cloud.
WORKS ALSO FEELS FRIENDLY
Mankato Man Writes that Southern
Senators Are Favorable to
the North.


disappointment, must be
passed in an extra session Or it
will be compelled to wait until
1917. Justice calls for action
now, and I believe that several
of those who opposed it last win
ter will favor it if given a
chance through an extra session.
We will not get it, however, un-
less we go after it with determi-
nation, and it appears to me that
inasmuch as the Northern Min
nesota Development Association
originally advocated reappor-
tionment, it is proper for that
body to adopt a resolution at the
St. Cloud convention calling for
an extra session for It's enact
ment.
&c. H. Mattson.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-10-24
Miss McGillin's Brother Killed.

Miss McGillin's Brother Killed. !.
" Miss Ann McGillin, teacher in the
Bemidji public schools, today re-
ceived a message from Bellingham,
Wash, that her brother had been
killed in an explosion. Miss McGil-
lin tonight leaves for Bellingham
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-10-24
Senator Works Letter.

Senator Works letter is of especial
interest as he indicates that a proper
bill may be passed.
Senator Works letter in full fol-
lows:
THE Bemidji Pioneer: Replying to
your favor of recent date regarding
the wisdom of introducing resolu-
tons at the st. Cloud convention,
would say in reply that personally
believe that if man makes pledge
that pledge should be redeemed as a
general proposition.
Il am, however, of the opinion that
people Of northern Minnesota are
making something of mistake in
the savage attacks that are being
made upon the members Of the legis-
Iature or more particularly on the
senator's of southern Minnesota.
There seems to be a feeling upon
the part of the newspaper fraternity,
at any rate in northern Minnesota
that they have not been treated fair
ly by the members of the southern
part of the state. There is, of course,
an element of truth in this but I am
sure that the senators of southern
Minnesota feel very kindly towards
northern Minnesota. They do not,
however, feel like turning over to
the Twin Cities the controlling in
terest in the legislature Of Minnesota
which is exactly what the Gongdon
bill proposed to do. If.you will an
alyze this bill closely you will find
that the agricultural region of north
ern Minnesota got practically no re-
lief and l am free to say that if
northern Minnesota had allied them
selves with southern Minnesota in
stead of the Twin Cities, reappor-
tionment would have passed last
winter.
Very truly yours.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-10-24

The wise woman knows that as
long as she can keep her husband
guessing he will have no time for
mischief
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-10-24
PHILADELPHIA WINS 4 TO
Hit Mathewson II Times and Take
Fourth Game of Worlds Series.

Philadelphia, Oct. 24.-In the
fourth game of the worlds baseball
series played here today, Philadel-
phia won over the New York Giants
by a score of to 2. Mathewson
and Meyers formed the battery for
New York and Bender and Thomas
for Philadelphia. The score:
R. II. E.
Philadelphia Il Il 1
New York ..2 4
This makes the third game Phila-
delphla has won, New York having
taken but one game. Tomorrow's
game will be played in New York.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-10-24

A definite announcement from H.
J. Maxfeld, president of the North
ern Minnesota Development associa-
ton, that he will harmonic with a
call for an extra session of the leg
islature to pass a reapportionment
BILL a firm stand by Representative
G. H. Mattson of Roseau, prominent
ly mentioned as candidate for sec
rotary of state, that an extra ses-
sion be held; a sympathetic letter
from Senator S. D. Works of Manka-
to. in the heart Of the south and held
up as a leader against reapportion-
ment last winter and communica-
ton from A L. Hamilton, editor of
the Aitkin Republican in which Be-
midi comes in for criticism as being
unconsciously allied with the brew
cry interests working against reap
portionment, are some of the devel-
opments of the day
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-10-24
Editor Hamilton Emphatic.

A. L. Hamilton, editor of the Ait
kin Republican, writes a lengthy let
ter, part of which follows:
Dear Sir and Brother Editor:
Your letter of few days ago asking
my cooperation in your crusade for
an extra session of the legislature
has been received. I have also read
your article on the matter, which is
an able one and a strong appeal to
have the rights of the northern part
of the state established by giving it
equal representation in the 1egisla-
ture.
II am in hearty sympathy with
any movement that will give US a
just reapportionment. 4
The governor at the Brainerd
meeting promised to call special
session if reapportionment bill
were defeated, and in the light OF
subsequent events, it appears that his
excellency was carried away by the
sober reflection afterward, if we are
to judge by results, he has concluded
that We have enough representation
at the present time
Links Governor With Brewers.
I'm this opinion he is in sympathy
with the brewers and The other big
interests who control the machinery
of both parties in this state, for in
the county option fight last year the
brewers openly threatened to defeat
reapportionment, and the threat wa.
made good. At least, reapportion.
ment was defeated.
Then again, when the government
put the lid on your town. the COVER
nor went to Washington, ostensibl,
to pick out food expert, or some
thing of this sort, and it was charged
in the public press that he had gon,
to the national capital to interview
President Taft and ask him to re
move the lid. If I remember cor
rectly, he was given an enthusiastic
'Godspeed' by the people of Bemidji.
"A few weeks ago 1 read an ar
ticle in one of the daily papers stat
ing that the mayor of your town ha,
vetoed an ordinance extending tn
limits in which the Duluth Brewin,
company might sell booze in you
city. This ordinance, it was after
ward stated, was passed over tn
mayors veto. -. --- .-=--.
Sees Hand Of Enemy.
Il am merely mentioning thes
facts to indicate that your constitu
ency, whether conscious of it or no,
are hand and glove with the enemie
of reapportionment and in extend
ing the booze limits are giving ope
i support to the Interests that hay
openly come out against measur
that all are agreed on is just an
right. How can we expect to ge
: anywhere with . a reapportionmen
proposition in the face of such con
dition?
And apparently the brewing in
Continued on lasr page,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-10-24
Demands Separate Trial and This is
Granted by Court, Date to Be
Named Later.
CONFERENCE THIS AFTERNOON
To Decide Which Case is to Be First
Called. Ferguson's Prosecution
--z Coming Last. So

Having learned that he had been
jointly indicted together with Ed
ward and Edwin Gearlds and Ed Lee
Claire for the alleged crime of arson
in the third degree committed at
Blackjack on March 10 last. DR.. Del
bert F. Dumas. mayor of Cass Lake
and recently convicted on a charge
of an attempt at arson at Puposky
was in the courtroom this morning to
enter a plea of not guilty.
No attorney for the state happened
to be present and the willing Cass
Lake mayor had to wait several min
utes before he could make his plea to
the new charge
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-10-24
Dumas Ready to Plead.

"We understand" said Judge Mar
shall A. Spooner, for Dr. Dumas,
that an Indictment has been re-
turned. / call the courts attention
to the fact that DR.. Dumas is Folun-
tarily in court
Judge C. w. Stanton observed that
there was no one present to repre-
sent the state and declared a recess
In the meantime Attorney E. E. Nc
Donald, special counsel for the state
in the arson cases was called, and
when court reconvened Mr. McDon-
aid moved the arraignment Of DR..
Dumas, who waived the reading of
the indictment and entered a plea
of not guilty Bonds were fixed at
$4,000, which makes a total of $24,-
900 bonds now up On behalf of the
doctor. The new bonds are being
signed up today and in the meantime
the Cass Lake mayor is at liberty on
his recogniZance
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-10-24

Keep on good terms with the small
brother of your best girl In a few
years he will be around with an as,
sorted line OF anecdotes with you for
their subject.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-10-24
Ferguson Case Delayed.

The perjury case against Ole Fer
guson will be delayed somewhat by
the arson cases, as it is generally un-
derstood that the charges against
him will be. delayed until the arson
cases are out of the way. Ferguson
is here from Deer River.
DR.. Dumas was joined in court this
morning by his attorneys, Judge
Spooner and A. A. Andrews. He con-
ferred briefly with them regarding
Continued on lasr mage.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-10-24
Maxfeld Willing to Help.

President Maxfeld, who lives in
Wadena, was in Bemidji yesterday
and freely admitted the Importance
of reapportionment and was frank to
admit that if the delegates to the St.
Cloud convention think it proper to
introduce a reapportionment resolu-
ton and pass it that he will stand
by it, He also admitted that reap
portionment has been mentioned as
one of the big topics to be discussed
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-10-24
Mattson Speaks Plainly.

Representative Mattson's convic-
lions are strong and to the point.
Mr. Mattson says:
Editor Bemidji Pioneer: I am in
receipt of your letter and in reply
will say that I favor an extra SEES
sion of the legislature for the pur-
pose of acting on the following meas
ures: Increase of railroad gross
earnings tax to 5 per cent, reappor-
tionment, federal income tax and
state wide primary. The first is
made absolutely necessary as a re-
suit of the rapacious and extortionate
increase in freight and passenger
rates by the railroads; the second, re-
apportionment must be passed in an
extra session or it will be compelled
to wait until 1917. Justice calls for
action now and I believe that
several of those who opposed it last
winter will favor it if given chance
through an extra session. We will
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-10-24
To Come Up at 4 P. N.
Edwin Gearlds Case First.

It is the general understanding be-
tween counsel for the state and the
defense that the charges against Ed
win Gearlds will be taken up first.
Attorney George Spear of Grand Rap,
ids, retained to defend Edwin and
Edward Gearlds, came to Bemidji
this morning and will remain here
for the next few days. He has ex-
pressed himself in being in favor of
bringing the cases to trial as quickly
as possible.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-10-24
Presidents Statement.

Mr.. Maxfeld's official announce
ment follows:
The Association has not, since the
legislature adjourned, advocated an
extra session at its Duluth meeting
in June. The Committee on resolu-
tons discussed the ACCESSIBILITY of
urging an extra session and decided
that it would not be advisable at
that time. The association decided
at St. Paul at the meeting of the ex-
ecutive committee in the closing days
of the last session not to call on the
governor at that time for an extra
session. 1t is question whether the
bill could be passed at this time
However, if the sentiment at the
next meeting in St. Cloud is in favor
of the movement I certainly shall
submit to the wishes of the major
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-10-24
To Have Separate Trial.

Judge SpOOner, Tor the de1endanL
requested a separate trial and this
was granted. The date of the new
trial will be determined at confer
ence between attorneys for the state
and the defense. 1t is understood
that the case will come up at the
persent term of court, the criminal
calendar of which has been finished
with the exception of the perjury
charge against Ole Ferguson, grow
ing out of the Dumas case and the
arson cases. Assistant Attorney Cen
eral James, who has been hunting
near here, will return this afternoon.
To Come Up at 4 P. N.
Following the brief arraignment
of Dr. Dumas, which followed the
sentencing of Mrs. Ella Potts to pay
a fine of $500 for having conducted
a disorderly house and James Pol
rang to 80 days in the county Jail On
charges made by a Is year old girl,
which clears the criminal calendar
so far as the county attorney is con-
cerned, Judge Stanton excused the
petit jurors until 4 p m. today, and
at that hour it will be determined
| in what order the arson cases are to
go on.
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Continued on lasr page.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-10-24
Sees Hand of Enemy.

lConunued on last paEe9
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-10-24

&c. H. MattSon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-04
'1'm an lnsurgent, Not Outlaw"
Says Barney Oldfield, Speed King

Los ANGELES. Cal. Jan. A.
Barney oIdfield says the airing Of
all his grievances against and trou.
bles with the American Automobile
association would make the report
OF iOng-wtnded session of con.
gressional investigating committee
look like condensed version OF an
end mans Joke In a minstrel show.
The speed king says no bandit
chieftain ever ruled his mountain
fortress with more despotie hand
than Is attempted by the three As
In debating to him and other driv-
ers hos they should earn their liv-
Ing.
Barney was In a real outiawish
mood and not a bit backward about
telling OF his late suspension by the
BODY whose control OF the sport be
disputes
~The A. A. A. Is not a sporting
association az all" he said. ~but n
closed corporation formed long az
ter began driving a racing auto
mobile. The association is not rec
ognizsd abroad by the international
federation and Is simply a power In
America because the Automobile
Club 0f America. the recognized
BODY in this country. does not care
10 graft sanction and registration
fees from the drivers.
ssThe contest board OF the three
AS i under hypnotic spell or 9th
or strange influence Of clique OF
men who make their living off the
chances Of financial loss and with
cut penuy's investment.
Il have many thousands OF dol
lars tied up in my racing outfit and
have devoted 10 years OF my life 70
automobile racing. Out Of the 20
track racing sanctions issued last
year by the three AS. at a price
OF 800 each. so OF them were at
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-04


TONIC. Japan. Jan. s--Wnl
Lieut. Shiraso OF the Japanese navy
and the e6 memhefs OF his crew
Who sailed from Shinagawa hay.
Tokl0 on the afternoon OF NoVem.
her Is. on an Antarctic expedition,
the like ~ which the scientific world
has never before Witnessed. dts.
cover the South rolef
The answer Is. Yes. or they will
never return alive"
Like an polar expeditions. the
shlrase expedition has had a hard
time raising sufficient funds TO pro
cure the necessary equipment. but
they were finally successful. being
backed BY Count okuma. who, hy
hls urgent appeals. raised $50. 900
10 purchase a vessel and the neces-
sary scientific equipment.
Lieut.. Shirase Is retired officer
Of the commissariat OF the Japan.
ese army and Is as years old.
He became Interested In n
scheme to explore the North Pole
nearly 10 years age. after giving up
his commission as chief OF staff.
Commander reary's expedition
determined Lieut.. ShlraSe to turn
his attention TO the South Polo.
AL the members constituting the
party under Lieut.. shlrase have
sworn. signing a document with
their own blood. that they will sac
rlfiee their own lives In the cause Of
science.
The equipment consists Of 10 sets
OF slcdges. 50 dogs. fur coats for rs
men. large and small tents. one set
each OF carpenters and black.
smiths tools. scientific Instruments.
theodolite surveying Instruments.
and Photographic apparatus.
The vessel. named Kainan Maru
By Admiral Togo and signifying
'the boat which viii open tho
south. Is a schooner OF lse tons.
Early In the morning Of their do
parture members Of the expedition.
led by Lieut. Shlrase. read the fol-
lowing address 10 the emperor.
To-day we leave your raiesty's
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-04

meets that l either promoted or
was financially interested tn. Over
a hundred racing drivers and spec.
tators have been killed at sane
toned meets. yet not one official
Investigation has ever been made
by the three A's and they have
done nothing to safeguard drivers
and spectators. The fees were
needed to feed the fat-saiarled Of
ficials.
"The race with Johnson Was only
a blind excuse for my suspension. "
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-04
OPPOSES SALE
OF STATE LAND

Chief Deputy Auditor William
Lincoln is opposed TO the sale OF
school and state lands. Some OF
this property has gained a tenfold
value in five years.
1T is short OF crime" says Lin
coin, ito put upon the market this
rich heritage to the people, and get
$40 to $50 an acre for land that
will be worth many times that
much in a few years. The state
might as we'll reap the benefits
OF the advancement as the In
vestors."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-04
oocoRzA SALE OPENS.

Emilio de Gogorza will be the
soloist at the next entertainment
Of the Seattle Symphony orchestra
to be given at the Moore theatre.
Thursday evening. January 5. The
seat sale begins today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-04

NhFSa-foufn house. Furnished % uufuf
nlahss4. 10 cords 81 wood for sale cheat
flacg 81 tstpua Bldg . rettsr.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-04
ROBERT MALTBY.
10 ACRES. $500.

! want 20 sell this bad. II Il worth ssoo
but you can have u FOR $500 cash. II
IL awful easy TO clear You can GO
on II now and put In a crop. Address
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-04
nAaI,niANo aiRI

CALAIS. Me-. Jan. is-~The immi-
grafton officers will not permit
Hattie Leblanc to re-cnter the
United States. She ~ barred by
her own admissions OF lieontloua
relations with Clarence Glover the
man Bho was accused OF killing.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-04
FAMILY OF sHopLlFTERs.

BOSTON, Jan. THE police have
have rounded up family OF seven.
three OF them being girls under 20,
all OF whom are professional shop
lifters. Loot worta $4,000 was
found In the home OF the family.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-04
uEeoIc cIRI CASHIER.

CHICAGO, Jan. ATTACHED by
two footpads as she was on her
way TO n bank. Maud Williams,
cashier in local hardware con
Germ, drew her hat pin and fought
Off her assailants. She had sl.150
In her hand bag.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-04

capital and empire for the espedi.
ton 10 the South Pole. On this oc-
easion we take the liberty OF saying
farewell TO your majesty and giving
thanks for the llmitless benevo-
fence thou hast bestowed on thy
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-04
LIEUT.. sHiRAsE.

humble servants. We will do our
best 20 attain our great object. We
shall feel the most sincere gratitude
should your majesty appreciate our
humble desire 10 do service for thy
country"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-04

GREAT PHiNNEY AV. BARGAiN.

LEAVING CITY MUST SILL.
Fifr-fuun modern cottage. cement
basement best 81 plumbing lot seHiof.
al street improvements 10 and paid
near paved street ear and school Only
$3.50. On easy terms ThiN IL $500 be-
iaH cost Address eall W. sffh ~
Take Niu0p ~ car