Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, November 6, 1905, Page 2

Ghe Bemidji Daily Pioneer R. W. HITCHCOCK, Mgr. For Good Government. Conscious that their cause is midji appeal to the people of Bem right, the business men of Be- idji for an overwhelming vote in favor of the ticket headed by John F. Gibbons at the polls tomor- row for the fcllowing reasons: Why Gibbons Should Be Elected. 1. His election means that the casting of illegal votes will never again be tolerated in Be- midji—that the citizens of the city will be free to manage their own affairs. 2. His election means that every business enterprise in Be- midji will be allowed full free- dom to the end that Bemidji may be made the foremost labor mar- ket in northern Minnesota, 3 His election means that blackmail will no longer be levied upon the liquor dealers of the city and that attempts to force certain classes to take sides in elections will not be tolerated. 4. His election means that every saloon man, every store keeper, every laboring man, everybody: will be free to vote as he pleases absolutely without dictation, except the dictation of his own interest. 5. His election means that the first and only thing which will be considered in the admin- istration of public affairs will be the welfare, growth and perman- ent prosperity of the city. G, His election means that factional fighting, which has for years been the bane of the city, will cease and that Bemidji, a united business community will go forward by leaps and bounds to take the place which nature has reserved for her—the chief city of northern Minnesota. Why Carter Should Not Be Elected. 1. Because by means of illegal votes the people of the city will continue to be robbed of the right and of power to govern them- selves. Crowds of lumberjacks, imported for tomorrow’s election and thronging our streets today, are a liying evidence of this fact. 2. Becuuse his election means that the chief use of public office shall be to bulldoze and be coerce saloon men, business interests generallyand citizens everywhere to the end that certain individ- uals may retain political power and be themselves the govern- ment for their own ends. This is evidenced by the following de- velopments of the past weelks: a. The county attorney has forbid gambling in Be- midji and has enforced the strict letter of the law as to closing of sa- loons for the sole pur- pose of clubbing the sa- loon men into line for his candidates. b. The chairman of the board of county commis- sioners has served notice that those who wish to do business with Bel- trami county must sup- port the candidates nam- ed by the county attor- ney. c. The county attorncy has notified certain establish- ments, which exist here by reason of the unusual industrial conditions which surround Bemidji that they must stop pur- chasing supplies from storekeepers who sup- port the business men’s ticket, or if they refuse to do this, be forced out business in Bemidji. d. The county attorney has notified the promoters of the new Scandinavian newspaper that the paper will be crushed out of existence if it dares to meddle with public af- . fairs. e. Mr. Carter, candidate for mayor, declares that if he is elected gambling, houses of prostitution, assignation houses will few be allowed to run wide open and that no attempt will be made to close the saloons, but that if he is not elected eyery pos- sible extremity of the law will be enforced against these places, 3. Because his election means that saloon men, business men generally against Mr. Bailey-McDonald ring nst one word of reply has been offered. The Ring’s Defense. To THE CHARGES of the gravest nature which haye been made Carter and the To distract attention from these charges, however, the ring has instituted the cry of “Graft!” and has charged that Gibbons, if elected mayor will devote his en. tire energies to assisting the Pioneer to ‘loot” the ecity and county treasuries. Such charges may be summarily dismissed with the following brief pre- sentation of facts: 1. There is no possible way in which the mayor of Bemidji can assist any newspaper to “loot” either the city or county treasuries. 2. Mr. Gibbons is a man and an attorney of well known in- tegrity and honor and every citizen knows that the asper- sions cast upon his character are the vilest slander. 8. The Pioneer has been under its present management for two years. The present man- agement knows nothing what- ever of the truth or falsivy of charges against the Pioneer previous to its taking control of the paper and isinno way responsible, The present management defies the county attorney to prove in the courts any wrong doing on the part of the Pioneer during the past two years. Under the present management the Pioncer has constantly stood for good Zovernment. It supported « handful of eitizens two years ago in the forlorn leope of breaking loose from the Bailey-MeDonald ring rule of the city, it denounced the criminal conduct of the police in wsing their office to carry elec- tions by illegal votes when no one else dared ulter « protest, it vigorowusly supported the people in their determined and success- ful effort to free the schools of the city from the baleful control of the Bailey-MeDonald ring, it has refused the_ proffer of wn- Limited money in this compaign to support the ring’s candidate for mayor, it has declared that it would support any candidate for mayor that the business men of the city would unanimously agree wpon, it has 1o red not one penniy for its s ces in this campaign but has contribicted liberally in money and services to the end that the people of B i may have good govern- ment. 4, If there is any attempt to loot the city or county treasuries, it is on the part of the Bailey- McDonald ring, The official organ of the ring, the News, has for years been the most notorious grafting institntion in northern Minnesota. Ithas charged higher prices for county work than ever at- tempted elsewhere in Minne- sota and is today official county printer at full legal rates hav- ing secured the contract for the same under the most scandalous circumstances under which a contract was ever awarded in this state, Mr. Carter’s campaign for and citizens eyery-|mayor bas been carried on by where must continue to submit |the Bailey-McDonald ring in the to buildozing and blackmail dark, with every possitle sec- L. Because his election means |recy. The ring has not daved to the triumph of factionalism over answer the graye charges wade the people. These are the issues that are squarely before the people of Be- midji to be decided at the polls tomorrow, When such principles,upon | has not dared to put its name, which rest the very rights of freedom and safety and the right of self government as well as the business prosperity of every citizen, —when such princip'es are at sta/ dates should be cast aside by Which the People’s Party. IN this campaign we havea business men’s_ticket headed by Gibbons for mayor and a politi: | cians ticket, headed by Carter for mayor. The former is sup- ported by the united business in- terests of the city. Is not the interest of such men the interest of everybody? What possible reason could all the business men of a city have for uniting upon the election of certain candidates except to pro- mote the prosperity of the city?| Oa the other hand when a few individuals name a ticket is it not clear that these individuals hope to gain something for themselves by the election of the men they have named? On the one hand we have the business mea of the ke, personal triendship for candi- against it, it has published a daily campaign sheet to which it it bhas cried, “Stop thief!” 10 conceal its own shortcomings. The business men’s campaign, every good citizen and the vote of |on the contrary has been carried every citizen should be for good government, and the village recorder. When there is such a division of forces as this upon which side does your interest lie, Mr. Tax- payer, Mr. Laboringman, Mr. Citizen? Charter AdvocatesBeware! No MAN who believes in city organization should cast a vote for Carter for mayor, Mr. Car- ter worked day and night against the charter. - Nothing that he could do to defeat it was left un- done. The men who are now supporting him for mayor also did their utmost prevent this election. They declare their hostility to city organization upon every possible occasion. city —on the other the county at- torney, the village attorney, the Mr. Gibbons did everything in his power to secure city organ- on in the open, every move and every motive bare to public in- spection. Let the people decide which sort of a government they want, The Board of Aldermen. THE men who™ are candidates for office on the business men’s ticket are all well known and substantial citizens of the city. Their ability ‘and integrity has been tested many times and their election will spell good govern- ment for Bemidji. Under the home rule charter the” board of aldermen will be a yery important body. Practic- ally all the powers of government outside of- police appointments, are vested in this body. No bet- ter men could possibly be chosen than for the Ima.'t'-gi of aldermen than the candidates named on village council an and has proy- ed his soundness and efficiency. Messrs Bowser and Graham for the first ward have served two and one half years and no better aldermen ever sat in council. J. H. French, against who the Bai- ley-McDonald ringare particular- ly bitter,is an old and valued resi- deat of the city, a prominent tax payer and a man of recognized ability. Tom Smart, his colleague from the second ward, has no op- position and will make a good alderman. T. J. Andrews and Matt Meyer-from the third ward and F, E. Brinkman and John Goodman from the fourth ward are all prominent business men and property owners and their | presence upon the council will add to the stability and business acumen of that body. The election -of a majority of these men is assured and the election of all is probable. Business Men’s Ticket. THE election of Thomas Maloy, business men’s candidate for city clerk will place that office in charge of one of the most faithful and competent men that the city could select. Mr, Maloy is wide- ly known and is popular with charge the duties of the office is unquestioned, W. L. Brooks, named by the business men for city treasurer, has proved his efficiency in that office and has made as well a most popular official. No man in the city is more highly re- | everyone and his ability to dis-| probity of character. Matt Phibbs, candidate for city assessor 1s exceptionally well qualified by experience for the duties of that office. A resi- dent of the city from its earliest days his knowledge of real estate Aalues is extensive and accurate. A, Gilmour should have the vote of every citizen for justice of the peace. An old resident of the city and one of its leading business men he is- perfectly familiar with the duties of the office he seeks and well qualified to perform them. For Mayor JOHN F. GIBBONS For Alderman at large CHAS. SWEDBACK For Treasurer W. L. BROOKS For City Clerk THOMAS MALOY For Justice of the Peace A. GILMOUR For Assessor | MATT PHIBBS For Alderman, 1st Ward W. N. BOWSER JOHN GRAHAM For Alderman, 2nd Ward J. H. FRENCH TOM SMART For Alderman, 8rd Ward MATT MAYER | T. J. ANDREWS For Alderman, 4th Ward FRED BRINKMAN JOHN GOODMAN spected for business ability and points up the M. & I. FOR MAYOR AND | GOOL GOVERNMENT § highest degree possible the pros JOHN F. GIBBONS G. A; Tuller returned to Grand Rapids this afternoon after a business visit in Bemidji and perity of every citizen. Good Coffee! We carry the finest Dry Goods, FEED the Business Men’s ticket. chairman of the board of county |ization. Heis its friend. Vote|Charles Swedback; for aldermen commissioners,the chief of police for him. at large, has ad experience as Coffee in the city. 77 .~ Ghe Monogrdm is the Best Our line of Monogram canned goods cannot he excelled. We carry a full line of Groceries, General Merchandise, Lum- bermen’s Supplies. Rubber Goods, also a chmp]ebe line of Shoes, Crockery and Stoneware. Pillsbury’s Best Flour, ‘and Majestic. " 0ATS HAY X| Candidate of the united business interests of the city for mayor, one of the oldest residents and most substantial citizens of Bomidji, whose material interests are all bound up in the progress and welfare of the city, a man who has heen straight- forward and upright in all his dealings with his fellow man, a man for whom every man can vote with the conviction that his administration of the city will be such as to promote in the W. G. SCHROEDER.|| Satisfied for One WANTS Cent A Word FOR SALE. FOR SALE—Jersey cow, Mrs.|W. C. H. Miles, 603 Bemidji Ave. HELP WANTED. * ANTED—Lady cook at Lake- shore Hotel. head, mounted; will be sold cheap. Inquire at this office. FOR SALE — Rubber stamps.|W. The Pioneer will procuré any kind of a rubber stamp for vou on short notice. FOR SALE—Magnificent moose | WANTED—Good dining room girl. hotel. Inquire atLake Shore ANTED—Competent girl for general housework. Good wages. Call at Wm. McCuaig’s store. WRITE A. D. STEPHENS, Crooks- ton, Minn., about the new towns of Holt, Middle River, Strathcona and Grenbush on the Thief River Falls extension. PUBLIC LIBRARY — Open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sat- MISCELLANEOQUS. | WANTED—For U. 8. army able- bodied, unmarried men be- tween ages of 21 and 33, citi- zens of United States, of good character and temperate habits, who can speak, read and write English. For in- formation apply to Recruiting Officer, Miles block, Bemidji. Minnesota. urdays, 2:30 to 6 p. m. Thurs- day 7 to 8 p. m. also. Li- brary in basement of court House. brarian. Lost and Found. Mrs. E. R. Ryan, li- W when you neglect the Pioneer want columns. SUDDEN DEATH OF POPULAR MAN| PROFESSIONAL ..CARDS.. H. E. Gibbons, Custom Offi- LAWYERS. cer at Beaudette Dead of Heart Disease. D. H. FISK Attorney and Counsellor at Law Office opposite Hotel Markham. H.E. Gibbons, for the past eight years, custom officer at P. J. Russell Attorney at Law terday morning at 11 o’clock of heart disease at his home in Beaudette. Beaudette, died suddenly yes. |5 E MleDonaid. Bemidji, Minn. BEMIDJI, - - _.A_,:, - r‘l‘l“rlN. €. A. Pitkin. McDonald & Pitkin LAWYERS Office: Swedback Black PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. Mr. Gibbons was well kncwn | in Beltrami county and all along the border. He wasan excellent official and a man of ability and Diseases L. A. Ward, M. D., Physician and Surgeon. of the Eye a specialty. Glasses fitted. H ? was beloved by all who knew him, FORFEITED Dr. Rowland Gilmore Physician and Surgeon Office: iles Block LAND SALE ON Residence Phone 221 Dr. E. H. Marcum Physician and Surgeon Office: Gver First National Bank Office Phone 13 DRAY AND TRANSFER. Owners of Lands Redeem Them by Paying Taxes--No Sales Have OccurredYet. The sale of lands forfeited Phone 40, through the non payment of back | Phone No. 58 | Wes Wright, Dray and Transfer. 404 Beltrami Ave, Tom Smart, Dray and Baggage, Safe and Plano Moving & Speciaity. 618 America Avenue taxes was opened at the conrt DENTISTS. house by County Auditor Wil- mann this morning and has been in progress during the day. Al- though a large number of buyers Dr. R. B. Foster, Dr. Phinney SURGEON DENTISTS appeared at the sale no land has yet been disposed of, many of the delinquents appearing and settling up their taxes, thus sav- be kept up until all taxes have been paid or the lands disposed of. Commissoners Adjourned. county commissioners which was io have been held at the court house today was this morning adjourned to Monday, Nov, 13. G. E. Crocker left Saturday night for Northome, where he will spend-a few days on business for the Grand Forks Lumber company. Hfim‘m § Webster @ Cooley Ore door south of old P. O. 4§ building. Telephone No. 283, TR OO THE COMFORTABLE WAY. EAST BOUNB. No. 108..Park Rapids Line.. (Connects with Flyer at Sauk Cen- tre, arrives Minneapolis about :00 p. m., formerly 4; ..Duluth Express. WEST BOUND. --Fosston Line. No 10...Park Rapids Line. ¥ULL INFORMATION FROM E E CHAMBERLAIN. Agt. - Bemidji, Minn. ing much expense. The sale will |~ The meeting of the board of 4 Wall Paper & Paint Store b PHONE 124 MILES BLOCK. Dr. C. M. Smith, DENTIST Office over E. H. Winter's Store. F. O. . Praternal Order of Eagles, Bemidjl AerieNo. 381. Meots every Wednesday et 8 p. m., itmour's Hall. A.T. Wheelock, = = W. Presidant H.LeBlow, - . - W. Secretary Visiting Baclas cordiativ Invited. PRESCRIEED BY PHYSICIANS. A deticious, wh from physicians and patic any address that mentions th LAURITZEN MALT CO., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Minnesota & International In Connection with the ..Northern Pacific.. Provides the best train passenger service between Northome, Funkley Blackduck, Bemidji, Walker and intermediate points and Minne- apolis, St. Paul, Fargo and Duluth and all points east, west and South. Through coaches between Northome and the Twin Cities. No change of cars. Ample time at Brainerd for dinner. TIMNE CARD Effective June 4th., 1905, Dally except Sunday Dally ex, STATIONS Sunday 6308, m. Lv. 6:55 8. m. Ar. Lv Daily ex, Tonatrike.. “TuriieRivcr. — | i | { i