Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 20, 1908, Page 1

THE BEMIDJI DATLY PIONEER. VOLUME 5. NUMBER 284. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, FRIDAY EVENING, MARCH 20, 1908. FORTY CENTS PER MONTH GREAT NORTH STAR STATE “KNOCKED” IN THE EAST Springfield, Mass., Republican Throws Out Some Undesir- able Thrusts at Us.—A Few Facts as to Minne- sota and Her Good Things. The Springfield, Mass. Republi- can speaks somewnat slightingly of the presumption of Minnesota, a state so far removed from the cul- ture and learning and narrowness New England, presidential candidate, says the Du- luth Harald. It speaks of Governor Johnson as “twice elected governor of a state that does not rank very high in population, wealth and the diversity and complexity of its social and administrative problems,” as much as to say that a state that shines so dimly when the refulgence of Massachusetts is emblazoning the firmament has a lot of nerve to be | trotting out a presidential candi- date. Itis very clear that it is neces- sary to remind the Republican that there is a good deal of the United states outside of New England, and even west of the Alleghanies. Min- nesota need not fear to compare itself with Massachusetts at any time or in any contest. It is younger of course, and that is its chief offense; however, youth is a of in having a disability that even states will, in time overcome. As to population, it is true that there are more populous states than Minnesota, but there are none with a higher average of citizenship and intelligence,\fiot even Massachusetts. Fifty years ago Massachusetts was sixth in population among the sister- hood, and now it has sunk to seventh; fifty years ago Minnesota was thirty- sixth, and now it has risen to nine- teenth. Fifty years hence at this rate Minnesota and Massachusetts may have changed places. If the Republican will look at the Statistical Abstract of the United States it will‘ find more interesting intelligence that it does not possess. It will find that this state’s wealth was estimated in 1905 at $3,343,- 722,075, awhile Massachusetts, with its greater age and population, was worth $4,955,578,913. Per capita, this is $1,909 in Minnesota and only $1,766 in Massachusetts. At the same time, Massachusetts was in debt $72.72 per capita, and Minne- sota only $22.07 per capita. Inthat year too, the value of railroads and equipment was $250,- 052,000 in Massachusetts and $466,734,000 in Minnesota. Massa- chusetts is heavily burdened with taxation compared ,with Minnesota, the per capita taxation upon an ad valorem basis being $9.61 in Minne- sota and $17.06 in Massachusetts. Minnesota’s prosperity was more stable than that of Massachusetts, because in that year this state had only 291 failures while Massa- chusetts 887. Between 1900 and 1905 Minnesota increased the num- ber of its manufacturing enterprises, while those of Massachusetts fell off. From 1880 to 1900 Minnesota’s farms increased in number from 92,- 386 to 154,696, while those of Massachusetts fell off from 38,406 to 37,715. The percentage of farm acres under cultivation in Minnesota, in the same time, increased from 54.1 per cent, to 70.3 per cent, while in HAD A SPLENDID TME ON THE PAGIFIG: GOAST Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Swedback and Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Haynes Have Returned Home. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Svrt"rlbsck and Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Haynes re- turned to the city yesterday, after having spent the last three months at Pacific coast points, along Cali- fornia and as far north as the north boundry of the United States. While Mr. and Mrs. Swedback and their daughter and son-in-law were away, they visited many points of great interest; including Los Massachusetts it fell off from 63.4 per cent to 41.1 per cent.. In the same period the value of farm prop- erty in Minnesota increased from $238,718,864 to $788,685,642 while in Massachusetts the increase was only from $164,288,956 to $182,646,- 704, As to “diversity and complexity of social and administrative prob- lems,” the advantage should be all in favor of Minnesota; in favor of a. young, vigorous and growing state with all the industries that Massachusetts has and many be-| sides and against an old settled, slowly deteriorating common-wealth and its problems—in its own mind— many new ones. Indian Linon THE BIG It GO0DG SALE AT THE BAZAAR STORE Our aim in submitting this sale to the public is to enumer- ate and bring to your attention some of the most desirable and best selling numbers along the White Goods Line. By this way we hope to 1each all of our regular customers and We wish to Specialize Our Muslin Underwear and White Waists. We appreciate the fact that no retailer, no matter how large his store, can carry all styles in stock; in addition to our already large spring stock, we have just received a wide and elaborate sample line from the manufacturers. We have every- thing in Lingerie Waists and Underwear, to suit either the simplest or most fastidious taste. We trust you will repay our efforts by increasing our trade. In return we promise you satisfaction in styles and quality. | A FEW OF OUR SPECIALS: Muslin Underwear Shirt Waists Corset Cover Embroideries . Bed Spreads Bleached Sheetings Ribbens Thursday, Friday and Saturday 0wy GHbes o settled and disposed of. to interest SENATOR E. J. SWEDBACK. Angeles, San Francisco and along the ‘coast north including Seattle, ex-Bemidjites at Spokane, all of whom appeared to be well. The. party greatly enjoyed the | trip to the west coast and all re- turned in the very best of health. Portland and Everett, They looked at-evetything in-these”cities: worth mentioning and leisurly enjoyed themselves at each place. While Senator Swedback was at Los Angeles he met Frank Snyder, an ex resident of this city who was stopping at Los Angeles temporarily. According to the statement which Mr. Snyder made to Senator Swed- back the former has not yet settled definitely at any particular place. Senator Swedback also met several Mr. Swedback says of his trip: “I visited many cities while I was away and I can truthfully say that in none of them did I find business conditions better than here and ina great many of them the conditions were stagnant .as compared with the life and hustle here at home. firmly believe that Bemidji is the hes} little city in the United States to- day.” N Stewart’s Ice Cream Parlors Lead.: I have now my soda fountain run- ning and am ready to “serve ice cream soda and sundaes of all kinds. I have bought a new lot of crushed fruit and syrups, which are all under the pure food law. My ice cream is the best money can buy. After you once buyit youcan judge for your self. Since taking full possesion of my store I ‘have enjoyed it con- siderably and will be glad- to see all of my old 'customers, as\well as new ones at my stand this summer. I also make prices to lodges and par- ties for ice cream. My stock is all new since buying out. Nothing has been on‘the shelf any length o’ time. { My confection department is the most complete one in thei city, I re- ceive fresh candy every wgek, none has layed around in boxes| until it is hard, but is all strictly fr'fsh. Our fruit’ line is quality, not| quantity. Try our fruit and prices once, and I promise you will return. | Yours ;u'ul y, S. T. Stewart, 112, Srd. St. E. Election:Returns. Town of Minnie—Supervisors, chairman, P. E. Spink, N, G. Hen- drickson, Oney Strait; treasurer, Jens Blili; town clerk, Martin I, Stokke; assessor, N. C. Knudson; “justioes, C. A. Stratton, Henry Johnson; con- stables, Mat. Jokela, Christ Knut- son. | _F. C. Dibble was appointed road inspector. | “1 Spring Suits at Berman'’s. The Berman Emporium will tomor- row offer to the ladies of Bemidji one of the swellest lines of spring suits and coats ever shown in this city, when Mr. Parker, a representative of a’ large manufacturer will be at the Emporium and show the ladies the garments made by his house. Mr. Parker will deliver garments or orders will be taken to measure of any styles desired. Remember that the Berman Spring Millinery and Ory Goods Opening will be held next Wednesday, instead of Thursday, as stated in the ad. on the third page. Don't forget this, and be sure to call and See the display. New England Supper. One of the divisions of the Pres- byterian Aid will give a New Eng- land supper Saturday evening, March 21, beginning at 5:30 o’clock p. m. at the Odd Fellows hall. Price for adults 25¢, children 15. BEMIDJI LOGDE NO. 1052 ELECT NEW OFFICERS Se_’vgril..(:andidates Initiated.—Prepare for State Meeting and Appoint “ . Number of Committees. At last night’s meeting of the Be- midji lodge, No. 1052, B. P. O. E., officers were elected for the ensu-4 sing year, three candidates wer d) 'initiatgd and the matter of the forthconing state meeting of Elks, which will:be held in Bemidji dur- ing :July, was discussed at some length. The meeting wasone of the most interesting held since the organiza- tion of the lodge and the lodge room was crowded with enthusiastic Elks. The following were elected for the ensuing - year: ‘Exalted < ruler, esteemed leading knight, Dr. G. M. Palmer; esteemed loyal knight, L. G. Crothers, esteemed lecturing knight, J. O. Harris; secretary, Chas. H. Rattinger; treasurer, James L. George; tyler, A. 'G. Rutledge; trustee (for three years) W. E. Neal (W. S. Lycan and E. A. Schueider held over as trustees); representa- tive to the grand lodge, C. L. Decker. A. J. Higdem and H. W. Nims ¢f Bagley and Hugh Dickey of this’ city were each adorned with a set of becoming Elk: horns, in the adjust- ment of which the yearling goat owned by 1052, took a very promin- ent part. The degree work done by Esquire Henry Funk and his assistants was very good. The Bemidji lodge has appointed F. S. Lycan president, A. G. Rut- ledge secretary, C. L. Decker, Anton Erickson. J. O. Harris' and E. A. Schneider as the executive committee in’ charée of the forthcoming meet- ing of the State Association of Elks, which will be held in Bemidji dur- ing the month of July. This com- mittee has appointed sub-committees on finance, soliciting, entertainment, advertising, transportation, printing, information . “and accomodation, decorations and badges, speakers E. H. Jerrard; FIREBUGS TRY TO KINDLE ELLIS BLOCK, CASS LAKE But for Timely Action of Those Who Discovered Fire, Building Would Have Burned.—Inflamable Material Had Been Left in Room. Calss Lake, March 20.—(Special to Pioneer.)—For the fifth time since the building was erected, some six years ago, firebugs, at an early hour this morning, attempted to burn the Ellis block in this village, owned jointly by Clavin & Tanner of Bemidji and Sam Ellis of Black- duck; and but for the prompt action of several citizens the building would undoubtedly have done up in flames. At 2:30 this morning, a man who was passing the Ellis block, noticed fire burning through a hole in the east side of the building. He at once gave the alarm and with two or three assistants forced an entrance to the lower floor of the building. The fire was quickly extinguished. An examination of the building showed that two holes had been bored in each of the three partitions in the east half of the lower floor and that cotton batten, well satur- ated with turpentine, had been placed in the holes. Considerable indignation is felt here at the apparently well-founded surmise that there isa firebug in Cass Lake. The Ellis block was unoccupied, with the exception that Arthur Arndt and Ray Phelps had ‘a sleep- ing room in the second story. There no clue whatever as to who made the at- tempt:to burn the building as no was abolutely one was seen to enter or leave the building, after an early hour in the evening. — e member of the lodge has been placed on one or more of these committees. ANNUAL_SPHING OPENING AT O’LEARY & BOWSER'S Big Dry Goods Store Has Spring Opening of New and Up-to- Date Goods. The annual spring opening at O’Leary & Bowser’s store yesterday was attended by hundreds of Be- midji shoppers, who took advantage of this opportunity to view the new styles and creations in this home of fashions. The dry goods department was artistically ~decorated, the color scheme running to purple and white. This scheme was followed out, not only in the interior decorations, but also in the elegant window display. All through the entire room there was displayed an up-to-date, elegant line of spring suits, muslin under- wear, spring fabrics, silks, silk em- broidery work, souvenir felt work, pendents, pillows, etc. Professor Thomas Symington’s orchestra has been furnishing a fine program of the latest musical num- bers, which has added greatly to the enjoyment of the visit of the ladies. Charles A. Collins, the decorator for O’Leary & Bowser, had charge of the decorations in the window and the interior and the elegance of the entire affair reflects much credit on his ability as a decorator. The entire decorations looked espec- ially pretty at nignt, when the elec- tric lights were on. One must visit the store to appre- ciate fully the excellent offering of spring goods which may be had at and music, and.reception; and every O’Leary & Bowser’s. I- 0. 0. F. ENCAMPMENT T0 BE INSTITUTED HERE —_— Grand ChiefPatriarch Whittimore of Detroit Will Officiate.—Tenstrike and Bagley Will Attend. An I O. O. F. encampment will be instituted in this city next Wed-. nesday ‘evening, when Grand Chief Patriarch Whittmore of Detroit will Be present and officiate as fHe officer > in charge of the installing of the new‘lodge. There are many: Odd Fellows in Bemidji and vicinity and this city boasts of a strong Odd Fellow lodge with 110 members, and a Rebekah lodge of 150 members, the Odd Fel- low lodge being in splendid condi- tion-financially ‘and owning its own real estate and hall; and the Rebekahs being the best drilled team in North- ern Minnesota, according to Miss Rose Whiting of Minneapolis, presi- dent of the state associoation of Rebekahs. The proposition of starting the new encampment here has been dis- cussed for some time among local Odd Fellows and they finally de- cided to put in an encampment. It is the intenticn to have the de. gree teams from the Tenstrike and Baglev lodge toassist Grand Chief Patriarch Whittimore to install the lodge. Already there have been 33 ap- plications made for membership in the encampment and it is expected that there will be many more before Wednesday evening. The members of the Rebekah lodge will serve supper during the night that the camp wiil be in- stalled. Local news on last page AT THE BRINKMAN FAMILY THEATRE ALL THIS WEEK, > . The Ranfs - SLAGK WIRE WALKERS, WHEEL MANIPULATORS AND COMEDY SKETCH ARTISTS.