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The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-15
WORK MOVING
 RIGHT ALONG

The work cn the new oil tanks is moving right along. The bottoms of the two tanks have been finished and tested, and now the crew is at work on the rings. It is expected that both will be finished and ready for oil within the next three or four weeks.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-15
FOUR CENTS PAD
 FOR FISH

Seattle, May l5-The fol- lowing arrivals of halibut yes sels are reported: The Tyee with 43,000 pounds; Starr i3o,0o0; Pacific, 35, ,oOo; Al batross, 70,Q00; President, 65,- 900; Polaris, 7o,ooo. First grade fish brought up to four and quarter cents, while two cents was paid for seconds.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-15
IS TONED SOUTH

The steamer Cordova with the Dirigo in tow, passed south about three o'clock this m 1Am- ing. The latter vessel had broken her crank shaft and re- pairs could not be effected at Juneau as at first hoped. The Cordova was loaded with ore from the Westward
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-15
NOBODY DROWNED

Peter Jones, native, put in a claim for the green dugout picked up by the Berlin last Sunday He says the boat was lost overheard off launch as he was crossing the straits, and that nobody was drowned as was feared.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-15
MEETING POSTPONED

Owing to the Sons of Nor way Celebration next Sunday, the Bartenders Union have de- eided to postpone their meet ing until Sunday May 24th.
 NJ. DOYLE. Secretary.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-15

The Dolphin sailed from Skagway at eight this morning, which will probably bring her in tomorrow evening.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-15
ACEPTS THE CHALLENGE

Fred Purinton has accepted the. tie fy.-,s.G noc Walker ds published in yesterdays Miner and will meet the latter on the diamond Sunday for a fight to a finish, with the following line up:
 Ketchikan; Robinson, catcher Minnich, pitcher; Ainsworth, first; Hampton, second: Rock efeller, short slop; Kubley third; stackpole, left field Reyes, center field; and Brick son right field.
 This takes most of the first class material in town, but Doe says he will be there with Q bunch of scrubbs that will make them hunt their holes or know the reason why.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-15
MEX, GUNB0ATS
 DEPART

Vera Cruz, May i5-The three Mexican gunboats which es- capped from Tampico Wednes- day, sailed from this port last night, supposedly for Tuxpan. The cruiser Tacoma and two torpedo boat destroyers fol- lowed to see that the troops a. board them are not landed in the neighborhood of this city.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-15

A shipment of 25,o00 box shocks was made early in the week by the Ketchikan Power Company to the Kasaan can nery
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-15

The first ball game between Douglas and Juneau this year, was played Wednesday even ing and was won by the Ju- neau team, the score being s to 1.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-15
THE LADIES CHALLENGE FEM

The lady clerks of the town have requested the Miner Man to issue a challenge for them for a baseball game between them and Doc Walkers team of Counter Jumpers. Miss Patterson has been selected as captainesS of the team which will be made up of the follow ing, with probably a few sub stitutes:
 Mrs. Ball
 Mrs. Sickles.
 Lillian Patterson. Beulah Majory.
 Lillian Majory.
 Mrs. Finzell.
 Mrs. Hewitt.
 Evadna Fields.
 Mrs. Hall.
 Mrs. Slotten.
 Alma Grant.
 
 The Stolen Loaf at the Dream tonight. adv. Going Some at the Dream to- r, pIf odv
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-15

The Tattle Battle at the Dream tonight. ad'
 Remember the quality of Jinglepot coal IS guaranteed by the Northland Dock Co. adv.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-15

Layer Cakes Raisin, choIo- late, cocoanut, and Walnut fiII- ing. Lemon Pies, Angel Food. Get your orders in early for this week and l will deliver them. Newtown Bakery.
 JIMMIE BURGEN, Prop. :
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-15

Pathe Weekly, at the Dream tonight. adv.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-15

Lost:-A dark gray cat two years old. Answers to tue name of U. s. Any one know ing where it is or II it has been killed please inform owner.
 M. A. c. GIBSON.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-15

New line ofG-D corsets just received at Fields. adv
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-15
OLD TIMER ON BOAT

Among the passengers on the Alameda last night on his way to the Westward, was D. s. Whitfield, one of the old timers of Ketchikan. "Doc." is going to Seward where he has some surveying to do and said that Ketchikan looks so good to him that he will make a point to take stay over off the boat on his way back.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-15

Going Some at the Dream to- night. adv.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-15

The Leopard Tanner at the Dream tonight.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-15

The Stolen Loaf at the Dream tonight. adv.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-15

Pansy plants-all kinds for sale, See J. Pittinger. adv.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-15

The Daily Miner Sf. per mo
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-09-10
WILL FIGHT FOR ENGLAND.
Harry Hearnden Leaves for Duluth
Where He Will Report for Duty.

During the entire Boer war Harry
Hearnden, who has been in Bemidji
during the past month as business
manager Of the Margot Beaton Stock
company, fought as first lieutenant
in the Twelfth Lancers, the famous
regiment Of British soldiers. Dur
ing the battles of that war, and he
took part in every one, Hearnden
won many honors and now wears
both the Kings and Queens medals,
one being for having taken part in
at least six battles and the. other
for two. years active service. He is
AZ years Of age, thereby being a
member Of the second reserves.
itch through the columns Of
Minneapo polls. papers. were requested to
report for duty He left last night
for Duluth where he will report to,
the British consul. Hearnden served
for three years and four months and
took part in more than one hundred
engagements. .-~,.L
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-09-10
CLUB MEETING TONIGHT
Matter Of incorporating to Be Dis.
cussed at Athletic Association
Session This Evening.
PLANS COMPLETE FOR BIG DANCE

There is to be a meeting of much
Importance to the Athletic club this
evening, and it is urged by the Off
GERS Of that organization that as
many members as possible be present,
y At the last meeting of the board
of control it was decided to recon-
mend the incorporating of the club,
and the advisability Of SO doing will
be discussed and a vote taken this
evening. The matter of incorporat-
ing was brought up last fall but no
action was taken. AS majority of
the club members are required to be
present before action Of this char
acter can be taken, it is important
that a large attendance be had. Those
who cannot attend are urged to ar
range to be represented by proxy.
Other matters Of Importance are
to be discussed this evening. The
meeting will be called Immediately
following football practice.
Arrangements for the big dance
which is to be given by the Athletic
club tomorrow evening, have been
completed by the committee and a
large attendance is expected. The
club dances are among the most en-
club dances are among the city's
most enjoyable social events.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-09-10
M OK LEAVES BEMIDJI
One Of IT'S Most Prominent
Lawyers b to Desert Practice
and Will Nc Z Valuable Farm
WAS COUNTY ATTORNEY HERE

-. ~ =
Chester McKusick, for thirteen
years an attorney in Bemidji, nov
ing to this city from Duluth in 1901,
has decided to desert the practice of
law, at least temporarily, in order
that he may devote his attention to
the experimenting of his large and
valuable farm near Saltwater.
The farm, which includes 100
acres of excellent agricultural pro-
perty,s is located. just on the outskirts
of the prison city, some Of it being
within the city's limits. It is one
of the most valuable farms in that
community.
It is Mr.. McKusick's intention to
live on the farm, where there is a
large and modern residence. He will
leave tomorrow evening for the new
home.
Mr.. McKusick successfully passed
the state bar examination in 1886,
and remained in Saltwater, his home
city, until 1891, when he began the
practice of law at Duluth, residing
there for ten years, He then con-
cluded to settle in a new country,
and selected Bemidji, it's future pros
poets appearing to be bright.
During his years of residence in
Bemidji, Mr. McKusick has always
been favored with large practice,
and he is known as one of the most
prominent and successful lawyers in
this judicial district, as we'll as
throughout the entire northern Sec
ton of the state of Minnesota. For
two years he was county attorney of
Beltrami county, from January 1,
1908, to January 1, 1910, filing that
position in a most effic-
lent and satisfactory manner.
The leaving of Attorney McKusick
is regretted by his host of Bemidji
and Beltrami county friends, and
should he ever conclude to resume
the practice of law and to return to
this city, he will be met with cor
dial welcome.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-09-10
ERECT INDIAN HOSPITAL
Government Appropriates $50, 600 to
Be Used for Establishment May
Be Located at Red Lake.
DR.. SHOEMAKER INVESTIGATES


It is probable that the Red Lake
Indian reservation will be selected
as the proper place for the establish
ment of the $4,000 Indian hospital
as provided for in an appropriation
bill which a short time ago passed
congress.
The hospital is to be placed at
either the Leech Lake or the Red
Lake reservations, and there is every
probability that the Beltrami county
agency will be the choice Of DR.. r ).
Shoemaker, travelling physician, rep
resenting the commission of Indian
affairs, who is here investigating.
Dr. Shoemaker has spent the past
week at Red Lake and left this
morning for Walker where he visited
the Leech Lake reservation. Fol-
lowing the completion of his investi-
CATION, he will send a report of his
findings to Cato Sells, commissioner
of Indian affairs, and the formal Sc
lection will then be made.
One of the chief reasons why Red
Lake is likely to be favored is the
fact that Walker already has the
state sanatorium, to which all In
dams who are citizens of the United
States are admitted. A large num-
Der of the Leech Lake Indians are
naturalized, while such is not the
case at Red Lake.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-09-10
WILL TEACH IN ALASKA.
Former Bemidji Boy Writes Of His
!. Departure for Metlakatla.

Harry Cell, formerly resident Of
-Benlidji and one@of the most popular
young men Of Bemidji, being mail
carrier until his departure for Plum
mer, Idaho, where he has resided on
a claim during the past few years,
has written his sister, Mrs. M. S. Gill
lette, Of this city, telling her of his
departure for Alaska where he is to
teach. Mr.. Cell, together with three
other teachers, has contracted to
teach at Metlakatla, this year, and
left for that place August 81. Two
of the other teachers are Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Jones. Mr.. Jones is a
former Bemidji boy, and graduated
from the high school here many
years ago. Mr.. Cell is also a gradu-
ate from this school, having been
a member of the very first class to
complete the course of the Bemidji
institution.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-09-10
Many Witnesses Examined
WOULD TAX PRoHiBlTiONlSTS
One Mans Scheme for Increasing
Falling Revenues.

TdliiHS nS3SuuSS'
Washington, Sept. 10.-A new solu-
ton of raising revenues which have
fallen off since the European war has
been formally advaiced to the house
ways and means committee, where all
revenue bills originate.
John Boyle, veteran Washington
correspondent, is the author
A head tax for prohibitionists is
Boyle's scheme. He has outlined it
in a memorial to Chairman Under.
wood of the committee.
TAX the prohibitionists OF the
country S. a head and you will have
over $150,0OO000 in revenue, sufficient
to meet the falling off of the Gus
toms receipts incident to the war,
said Boyle in his memorial.
He submitted figures showing that
the present internal revenue tax on
beer and liquors is high and that
drinkers now pay about 81 per capita
in taxes annually. The prohibition
lists, he said, bear none of this tax.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-09-10
LEAVES FOR BOSTON MEETING
Charles Scrutchin to Attend Colored
Odd Fellow Convention.

Charles Scrutchin, Bemidji's we'll
known colored lawyer, left this morn
ing for Duluth from where he will
go to Chicago, enroute to Boston
where he will attend convention
of the National ColOred Odd Fellows,
being present as a delegate of the
Duluth lodge. At Chicago he 6will
join one thousand delegates and the
trip to Boston will be made by spe-
cial train. This is Mr.. Scrutchin's
first vacation in sixteen years.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-09-10
BUS LINE A SUCCESS.
Auto Service to Nymore Made Use
Of By Many.

The three Carter boys, who re-
Gently established an automobile bus
line between Bemidji and Nymore,
are issuing communication books, SELL
ing twelve rides for one dollar. A
charge of ten cents is made each way.
Roy Carter said today that business
is much better than had been ex-
pected and that it is daily improving.
The bus line is known as the Nymore-
Bemidji Transportation company. Be-
midi headquarters are at Abercrom-
bie's confectionery store on Beltrami
avenue
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-09-10
AWARDED HONEY HONORs
Miss Florence McKusick Wins Blue
Ribbon at Minnesota State Fair.

Miss Florence McKusick, daughter
of Attorney Chester McKusick, was
one of the exhibitors at the state fair
who won honors in the honey con-
test. Two Of Miss McKusick's lots
won premiums, one of which was
awarded a blue ribbon, She is re-
siding on the McKusick farm on the
outskirts of Saltwater and is making
a study of bee culture.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-09-10
ROYAL DECREE is ISSUED
State of Siege Proclaimed in Por'
tions of Holland .---

State of Siege Proclaimed in Por'
tions of Holland.
London, Sept. 10.--A Reuter- dis
patch from The Hague says: s.. ..
"A royal decree issued here pro-
claims a state of siege in great
number of towns and villages situated
on the coast and rivers in the prov
inces of Zealand, North Brabant,
Limburg, Gelderland, Groningen,
Friesland and North Holland.
"The proclamation forbids exporta-
lions in vessels bought in The Meth
erlands for military use by be1liger-
ents.
"The towns where's state of siege
now exists are Flushing, ~Harlingen,
Texil, Terschelling, Hellevoetsluis
and part of the Hook of Holland.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-09-10
Servians RepeI Austrians.

Paris, Sept. 10.-A dispatch to the
Havas agency from Nish, Servia, says
the Servians are continuing their Of
fensive movements against the Aus
TRANS in the direction of Vishergrad.
They crossed the frontier Sept. and
continued to advance successfully.
Everywhere the Austrians were thrown
back to the left bank of the River
Drina
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-09-10
.BELTRAMI EXHIBITS
GIVEN HIGH RIA Ting
County Booth at State Fair Excelled
by Only Two in Entire State
Roseau Wins Loving Cup.
OTHER COUNTIES IN $40 CLASS
Efforts Of Farmers Rewarded Shows
That Agricultural Possibilities are
Equal to Any in Minnesota.

Not only did the Beltra1ni county
exhibit receive second PLACE in the
Judging Of the agricultural displays
at the Minnesota State Fair yester-
day, but it's score was the third high
est of the counties of the entire
state possessing booths at the expo
sition. This is high comp liment
to the farmers OF the county and
those who worked theoretically in
forming the exhibit.
Among the Best.
During the past few years the Bel
trami county booth has won recog-
nition for it's agricultural produce
and the exhibits and records estab-
1ished at the fair sustain the claim
that it las no equal in the north
west as an agricultural center.
Roseau county has won 8the $3.50
silver loving cup offered to the 5coun-
ty in the northern zone, whose ex-
hibit at the state fair obtained the
first award three of five successive
years. Roseau was won three
straight and is entitled to- the per-
manent possession of the trophy.
Mike Holm. Rosean -has had
charge Of the county's axhtAit dur
ing the cup-winning period
~ Renville Leads Section.
Renville county won in the south
ern section. There were nine in the
competition. Houston and Scott were
tied for second place.
In the central section eleven coun-
ties competed, and Washington re-
peated its victory of last year. Nor
rison and Wright followed, with
Todd as fourth.
Is Counties Compete.
Fifteen counties competed in the
northern section, the biggest repre-
sentation this part of the state ever
has had. Beltrami was Roseau's
nearest rival, and seven others sue
ceeded in getting into the 900 class.
Houston county received an extra
prize of $40 in the beauty contest.
Washington and Douglas counties re-
ceived $50 and $40 each, for second
and third places in the beauty com
petition.
Under the rules of the contest,
each county that scores 500 points
or more receives $50. Additional
prizes were given in each section.
The detailed awards follow.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-09-10
AWARDED $1,000 VERDICT
Jury Gives Martin Duer Damages in
Assault Case Against Frank
Gagnon-Leg Was Broken.
CITY SUITS NOW ON TRIAL


After having been in elaboration
for more than fifteen hours, the jury
in the case of Martin Duer against
Frank Gagnon, a Bemidji saloon pros
prietor, this morning returned a YER
dict in favor Of the plaintif f. Tor 5 e
200 The amount asked was SIS, 900.
The rpng hts out the
fact that Duer's legsWas broken dur-
ing an argument at the Gagnon bar,
and continued on the street where
the owner is alleged to have struck
the plaintiff in such manner that
he was knocked to the sidewalk, his
leg being. broken by the fall. The
case was completed last evening, At
torney Gibbons closing argument and
the charge of the judge being given
just before six o'clock The case
will probably be appealed.
In consequences of the jury's hav-
ing been out all night, Judge
Stanton adjourned court until 1880
this afternoon at which time the
case of Henry Marin against the City
of Bemidji for damages done to his
property through street grading, was
begun. Judge Marshall A. Spooner
is appearing for Marin, and City At
torney Russell for Bemidji. ~
Consolidated with the Marin case,
are those of John Miller, Mary B.
Kellogg and Lottie Berg, all being Of
the same nature.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-09-10
!. !. !. !. !.
TWO MORE GERMAN 0EN.
ERALS DEAD.

Berlin. via London. sbpt. 10:
Two more major suerals
have been added to tho death
list Of field officers. Generals
Won Gotha and Nieland.
Premier Won Weixsa4ker Of
Wurtemberg and Finance Min
lister Won Breunig Of Bayaria
have both lost sons. prince
Frederick William of Hesse
was wounded in the breast In
the fighting in France.
]. i. i. j. ]. i. j. i. i. i. q. i. j.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-09-10
WOUNDED ARE TAKEN HOME
Long Hospital Trains Move Through
Germany.

Berlin, Sept. 10.-Long trainloads
of wounded are being brought from
advanced to base hospitals or for
warded to lazarettos in the interior OF
Germany. Only the most severely
wounded who are unable to bear
tran IbCrtation have been LETT in the
advanced hospitals.
A newspaper correspondent on
trip to Liege was able to inspect some
of the trains for wounded They usu-
ally are composed of coaches from
which the seats have been removed
and replaced with bsds, in two tiers,
accomDo coating eighty rsen par car.
Each car had a hos.2ital attendant AID
each train coach 'oadof s,Et'sanns
Most of the wounded seen apparently
were making fairly Quick recovery.
England and Wales have 94-841
women farm laborers.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-09-10
IMPROVING POsTOFFICE,
Decorators Revarnish Fixtures and
Walls Are Again Painted. ~

Decorators are causing big i'm
.provement at the Bemidji postoffice.
The walls have been repaired and
given a new coat of paint and the
fixtures revarnished, adding much to
the attractiveness of the office. ~
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-09-10
PAVING BEGINS.
Work on Beltrami Avenue to Be Com
pleted in Six Weeks.

Goodman & Loitved, contractors,
yesterday afternoon began laying the
cement for the Beltrami avenue paw
ing between Seventh and Tenth
streets. Mr.. Goodman said this
morning that the work will take at
least six weeks and not more than
two months in completing. The
Nymore road is now open to travel,
and is great improvement. The road
before the paving was almost use
less.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-09-10
Mrs. Evans Dead.

Mrs. Carolyn Evans, who has been
keeping house for her aged father,
j. P. Hall, retired, sos Bemidji ave-
nue., for the past few months, was
stricken with paralysis Tesday and
died last evening. The stroke came
as she was going about her house
work. She is a sister of E. W. Hall,
a progressive farmer of the town of
Eckles, and he is in the city today
making arrangements for the funeral.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-09-10

Misses Ruth and Otina stat, daugh-
tiers of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Stat of
the town of Liberty, are the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. 3. M. Satire for a
short time.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-09-10
FLAMES WERE FIRST
KNOWLEDGE OF FIRE
Frank Warner, Upon Being Released
From County Bastile Tells of His
Connection With Burning of Mill
HAD BEEN DRINKING HEAVILY
Signed Confession and Told of Visit
to Structure While Under In
fuence of Liquor, He Says.

Frank Warner did not light the
fire which caused the total destruc-
ton of the 100000 Bemidji lumber
mill late last winter, according to his
own story told to representative of
Pioneer on his release from the
county Jail last evening, following
the returning of no bill against
him by the grand jury yesterday
afternoon.
Warner, his hair white, but SEEM
ingly in perfect health following his
long wait in the county Jail for the
grand jury investigation, told the
story Of his arrest, confession and ar
raignment without a falter.
Warmers Statment
my first knowledge that the Be-
midi mill was on fire." said the man
whose written confession was filed
the day following the big fire. was
gained when I noticed a bright sky
in the direction of the mill. I was
then at the Nicolett hotel, where I
had been since 1870 that morning.
| walked to where I could see the
flames and noticed that the entire
roof was on fire. With another man
who had some Whiskey I sat in the
hotel lobby and drank the liquor
I was not near the mill on the night
or morning of the fire and it is my
belief, and even though I have sew
eral black marks against my charac-
ter can still tell the truth, that the
fire was caused by a locomotive, or
there is of course the possibility
that some one lit it.
Concerning the Confession
my story Of. the fire as written
in my signed confession is not true"
he continued, land was given while
I was under the influence of liquor
and with the belief that I was doing
Sherm Bailey, before whom the con-
fession was written, and who had
done me many good turns, favor.
Bailey had been Investigating the
fire. 1 am not able to say anything
more concerning the fire, other than
that I hope the real truth will soon
be known. I have been given good
treatment in JAIL
Did Not Accept Plea
Warmers plea of guilty was not
accepted when he was arraigned on
the evening following his confession,
the reason being because of lack of
motive and conflicts in the story,
which showed that he could not have
been at places where he claimed and
at the time stated.
Many Witnesses Examined
During the Grand jury's investiga-
ton of the case, many witnesses were
examined, and as stated in the re-
port, the evidence was such that the
members of that judicial body be-
lieved Warner not guilty.
Warner is still in Bemidji and has
made on plans for the future.