Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, May 9, 1908, Page 1

td Bemld, Elks' State ConVention i "THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEE VOLUME 6. NUMBER 18. o Bemal ald 20. "l July 27--fug. 2 Bemidji BibleConference BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY EVENING, MAY 9, 1908. DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION WAS DECIDEDLY JOHNSON Strong Resolutions Adopted Favoring Governor for Presi- dential Nomination.—Delegates Instructed to Vote as a Unit at the State Convention, Thursday. Resolutions Adopted. “The democrats of Beltrami county, Minnesota, actuated by the desire to aid in the selection of a national standard-bearer for 1908, who, besides being an ideal representative of the true principles of democracy, of the people and an able exponent CAN WIN at the polls, do most earnestly urge the nomination of Minnesota’s popular and distinguished Governor, John A. Johnson, at the Denver Convention, and the delegates chosen to represent this county at the democratic state convention to be held in the city of St. Paul on May 14th are hereby instructed to unequivoc- ally represent the sentiment and preference herein expressed and to exert their utmogt influence to cause the sel gates to the national convention who ection of both state and district dele- are known to be loyal to the candi- dacy of John A. Johnson, and who will pursue all honorable means to pro- cure his nomination.” GOVENNOR JOHN A, JOHNSON. Beltrami County for Johnson. Tne democratic county convention held in this city this forenoon re- sulted in the selection of delegates instructed to vote as a unit, the con- vention “also adopting strong reso- lutions favorable to Governor John A. Johnson as the democratic candi- date for president. The convention was well attended, there being a full quota of delegates from the city of Bemidji together with several outside precincts being represented, which, considering the fact that the convention was also for the puropse of¢ selecting dele- gates, was considered an excellent showing. P. J. Russell, secretary of the democratic county committee, called the convention to order and read the official call as had been printed. Mr. Russell said that, as it had been customary to allow any person professing democratic principles to participate in the convention from the precinct where he resided to represent his district, in case no duly-elected delegate was present. L. F. Johnson of Bemidji was unanimously chosen as tempory P. J. Russell of Bemidji was elected temporary secretary, which tempor- ary organization was made perma- nent. Chairman Johnson appointed W. R. Tait, A. P. Ritchie, Martin Gal- chutt and James Wynne as com- mittee on credentials. It was decided to wait until the arrival of the Red Lake train before receiving the report of the credential committee. L. G. Pendergast was present from St. Paul and was called upon for a few remarks. Mr. Pendergast began by assuring those present that he had not been sent up to Bemidji by any interests at the capitol; that he came of his own free will; and he wanted it dis- tinctly understood that he was a party to no political deal. No one disputed his democracy. He be- lieved 1n the principles of the demo- cratic party. ’ The speaker said that there were two or three of the best men in the United States who were candi- dates for the presidency, but tiat Minnesota should endorse Governor Johnson, although he believed that Bryan would receive the nomination at the Denver convention, and all democrats should vote for the man nominated at Denver. He believed that the republicans were getting the democrats into a fight. He did not want to see a fight, but believed as stated before that the delegates should endorse Johnson. If a Bryan delegation was sent to St. Paul, the governor would think that the county was against him. He believed in giving Governor Johnson the first vote, and if the governor ¢ould not be elected to vote for some other candidate afterwards, loyally supporting who- ever was nominated. The judge referred caustically to Secretary Taftas “injunction” Taft, and asserted that the laboring chairman of the convention, and Continued on Last Page Give Us a Call We carry a complete line of the cele- brated Foot-Schulze Shoes 0. C. ROOD & (0. NEW SHOE AND FURNISH- ING GOODS STORE. We are now ready for business witha full line of Ladies’, Misses’, Men’s, Boys’ and Children’s Shoes; also a full line of Men’s Furnishing Goods Fourth Street Next to Roe & Markusen’s evening from a business trip to | had been to look after his logging Bemidji will celebrate the 4th of July in an appropriate manne:, that decision having been reached at a meeting of citizens held last evening at the council chambers. Mayor Pogue presided as chair- man and C. Christianson officiated as secretary of the meeting, and E. N. French was elected treasurer. It was the sentiment of the meet- ing that preperations be made to conduct a celebration of the nation’s native day similar to those which Bemidji has had during the past two years. L.‘G. Pendergast in the City. L. G. Pendergast, looking hale and hearty as of yore, arrived in the city last evening from St. Paul, where he is acting as custodian of the old state capitol, building, and judging from his personal appearance he is enjoying “city life” immensely. Mr. and Mrs. Pendergast are making their home inthe “Saintly City,” at present, but they will always regard Bemidji as their real “home.” The judge says that he rather likes tbe situation of custodian of the old capitol, as it brings him into contact with many people throughout the state, and the position has its attractions. Mr. Pendergast will remain in the city over Sunday, renewinz old ac- quaintances. Returned Home. George T. Baker and wife returned last evening from a week’s visit in It will not take.much money and by a judicious use of fundsin ar- ranging the purses and paying ex- penses, a celebration can be conduct- ed with very little money, compar- atively speaking. Bemidji people like to stay at home on the 4th of July, and the residents of the spaller towns here- abouts have become accustomed to coming to this city to celebrate the 4th, and there is no doubt but there will be 4 large crowd in this city on the 4th of July. A soliciting committee was appointed to solicit funds, consisting Bemidji Will Celebrate. of John Washburn, J. C. Larson and E. A. Geralds. A. G. Rutledge, Ted Maloy and C. Christenson were appointed a com- mittee on advertising with instruc- tions to boost for the celebration. Arrangements committee—A. E. Otto, Thomas Smart, Earl Geil, H. E. Anderson, C. A. Parker and A. L. Wyler. Program committee—John Dalton, Aundy McNab and Matt Mayer. Those in charge of the celebration will hold a meeting next Friday evening, when further arrangements will be' made for the celebration. —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— D. H. FISK ANNOUNGES ATTORNEY GANDIDAGY Popular Local Man would Succeed Henry Funlkey as Prosecu- " tor Beltrami County. DeWitt H. Fisk states he will be candidate for the office of county attorney, to succeed Henry Funkley. He located in Bemidji in April 1900. His record as a citizen and a lawyer is well known to the voters of Beltrami county. He settled in the Red River Valley, Minnesota, in 1800, was admitted to the bar in this state in 1881, Mr. Fisk was first ‘county attorney of Norman county. He went west in 1888, locating at Cheney, and practiced law in the City of Spokane,Washing- ton, up to June 1886, when he re- as a frontier attorney, since his admission, has given him vast experience in the 'organization and development of a new couatry. In the event of his election, Mr. Fisk declares he will continue the aggressive policy adopted by Mr. Funkley, respecting the upholding and enforcing the laws, thereby putting forth his best endeavors to entirely eradicate that vicious crimi- nal element that so greatly domi- nated this upper country, but which has been so effectually put down by vigorous prosecutions and prompt action of the courts. ; Work at Cemetery. I will have a crew of cement workers at Greenwood cemetery the balance of this week, anyone desir ing work done in this line should call on or leave orders . with the undersigned. J. H. Crouch, Phone 199-2. Duluth and the twin cities. turned to this state. His experience Local news on last page E. D. Beeson came down this morning from Northome. F. E. King of Grand Rapids tarried in the city last night. H. J. Loud departed this morning for St. Paul for an over-Sunday visit. J. J. Cameron returned yesterday Walker. M. F. Wilson (“Bill”) of Minne- apolis is in the city today and will spend Sunday here. Dr. J. F. Boles came in this noon from Crookston on a combined busi- ness and pleasure trip. Homer Mayrand of this city went to Little Falls this morning to spend Sunday with his parents. Andrew Fladval, who owns a claim near Little Fork, went to Brainerd this morning on a pleasure trip. Ole J. Vaule of Crookston, referee in bankruptcy for this district, was in the city today from his home. C. W. Conway returned to Black-| duck yesterday evening, having spent the day with Bemidji friends. E. Pevey of this city went to Stillwater this morning for a two week’s visit with friends and rela- tives. J. Vining, one of the alderman at Funkley, passed through the city this morning to Walker on a busi- ness trip. Farl (.Jraiz of Blackduck passed through the city this morning on his way to Elk River for a short business trip. Robert Mitchell and wife of Kelliher were visitors in the city today, as was also Mrs. Reeves of the same place. A. Gilmour and wife came in from Blackduck this morning. Mr. Gil- more spent the day at the demo- cratic convention here. Roadmaster Harry Mills of the M. and I. returned this morning from an official trip to “Happy Land” near Little Fork. G. H. Ross, senior member of the firm of Ross & Ross, came down this morning from Kelliher, where he business. company at Walker, passed through the city to his home from a trip to Big Falls. W. A. Gould and daughter, Etla, went to St. Cloud this morning for a short visit to his old home. Miss Marian Vye accompanied them as far as Nary. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Hawkins of Minneapolis passed through the city last evening on their way from the “Mill City” to International Falls on a visit. F. W. Stevens ‘of Blackduck passed through the city this morn- ing en route to Livington, Mont., where he will engage in the photogra- phy business. Louis Lattimer, the Funkley mer- chant, returned to his home last evening, after having spent yester- day in the city looking after some business matters. Max Kolliner, of the firm of Kolliner Bros. of Stillwater, came in this morning from Blackduck, where he has been looking after his company’s interest. Good-natured cooks are too be found in families where Hunts Perfect Baking Powder and extracts are kept on hand. It is easy to do good cooking with Hunt’s. R. H. Munsey, cruiser for the Crookston Lumber company, came down this morning from Northome, where he spent severel days in the' interest of his company. W. H." Squiers, the corpulent rep- resentative of the Chicago Coal & Lumber company, passed through the city this morning to Minneapolis from his home at Blackduck. W. M. Shannon, a mail clerk on the Great Northern between Grand Forks and Duluth, came in from the “Forks” last night and will spend a few days with his parents in this city. Ike Black returned yesterday evening from a trip to Walker in the interest of the Kelly-How-Thomson Hardware company of Duluth, for which concern he is traveling repre- sentative. Bert Duntley, a former resident of Crookston who is now -traveling on the road for a jewelery firm of Min- Charles Kinkele, who has an interest in the Leech Lake Lumber neapolis, came to the city this morn- ing from a trip along the north line Additional Short Locals. W. A. Hughes of Crookston, post- office inspector, came down this morning from Littlefork, where he was interviewing the postmaster at that place. Mr. Hughes returred to Crookston this afternoon. Miss Anna Mills and her little sister, Edith, came in from Turtle this morning for a week-end visit at her home in this city. Miss Edith went to Turtle last evening to wit- ness the performance of a home talent play. William Wolf, Clarence Wolf, C. H. Robinson, P. B. Beidelman und Thomas Anderson, all of Grand Forks, N. D., came in this noon and will enjoy a couple days fishing while staying at the Wolf cottage at Grand Forks Bay, J. C. Schultz, traveling auditor for the M.&I. railway, departed for Brainerd this morning. Mr. Schulz spent yesterday and last night in this city in the local M. & I. offices and assisted in getting the new cashier started out right at the depot. Thomas Smart has acquired one of the finest young stallions ever brought to this part of the state. The horse’s name is *Prince,” and he is apure bred percheron, iron grey in color. The animal is not quite 3 years old, but is sn elegant speci® man of a pure-bred horse. William E. McGuffin, the travel- ing representative for the W. S. Nott Company of Minneapolis, was in the city yesterday. Mr. McGuffin had been to Kelliher, selling the- yvillage authorities there some fire depart- ment supplies with which to protect their property from the ravages of the “destroying element.” “Mac” heard that the city of Bemidji was in need of some hose and other appa- ratus, and he stopped off to look in- to thematter. & R. W. Reed, who has been gather- ing-views of Indians in the Red lake country, came down from the agency vesterday. Mr. Reed looks as brown as a berry and his out-door life evi- dently agrees with him. ~ Mr. Reed will remain in Bemidji over Sunday, and will return to Red lake Monday. He spent part of yesterday at Cass Lake. The views which he obtained on this trip will be added to his already valuable collection of Indian views, which are pronounced the of the M.&I. railway. best in the entire U. S. - SOTA | H ICAL FORTY CENTS PER MONTH Noted Speakers Arrangements for the publicity and “boost”” meetings which will be held at Blackduck, Bemidji and Bag- ley on May 21, 22 and 23, respec- tively, are being perfected and there is already assured the appearance and'participation in the meetings of some of the very best men in their respective lines in the state. The meetings are to be held under the auspices of the State Federation of Commercial clubs, of which Curtis L. Mosher of St. Paul is secretary, and the meetings are arranged for at his special suggestion. Among the speakers who will par- ticipate in the meetings are the following: George Welch, state immigration: agent, who will speak on “Immigra- tion and the Settlement of the Vacant Available Land'in Minne- sota.,” Mr. Welch was appointed immigration agent because of his universal qualification to forward the interests of the state by a recent act of the legislature. Mr. Welch is a splendid speaker and being a farmer and business man of long experience will undoubtedly give those in attendance at the meetings something good and entirely out of the ordinary. Curtis L. Mosher, secretary of the Minnesota Federation of Commer- PUBLICITY AND “B0OOST” MEETINGS ARE ARRANGED Federation of Commercial Clubs Has Arranged Meetings to Be Held at Blackduck, Bemidji and Bagley.— Will Be Present. cial Clubs, will address the meetings on “advertising the Tourist Attrac- tions of the State of Minnesota,” and will also speak briefly on “State and Local Advertising.” William Magivney,one of the lead- ing officials of the South St. Paul Stock Yards company, will speak on the “Stock Industry of the State of Minnesota,” and “How to Make Minnesota one of the Greatest Stock Sates in the Union.” Mr. Magivney is capable of giving many very valuable points from his long experi- ence and his address will be filled with interest to farmers and stock raisers in the north country. A. J. McGuire, superintendent of the Northeast Experimental Station at Grand Rapids, will be one of the principal speakers at the meetings. Mr. McGuire has been superintend ent of experimental farms for many years past and he has'a fund of in- formation which enables him to give valuable suggestions and instructions relative to agricultural pursuits. His established reputation as an author- ity on agricultural matters will do much to assure the success of the meetings. The commercial clubs at Black- duck, Bemidji and Bagley .are co- operating with - the federation. to make these meeting the success that is confidently expected for them. PARK RAPIDS WILL PLAY BALL HERE TOMORROW Teams Played Close Game Here Last Year, and Sunday’s Game Should Be Good Contest. The Bemidji and Park Rapids baseball teams will play a game at the down-town park tomorrow afternoon, beginning at 3:30 o’clock, when an interesting contest is look- ed for. Last year the two teams struggled through nine innings of close play- Ing, .Bemidji finally winging the game by several fortunate plays and a hitting rally in the last inning, This season Park Rapids is an un- known- quantity, as far as the repu- tation here is concerned. There are a number of good players down there, all of them are old-timers at gether for several years, and are cap- able of giving any team a hard struggle. sz Amace g The Bemidji team will line up as follows: > % Roy ¢, Emerson p, Riddel 1b, Bush 2b, Freeman or L. Carlton 3b’ Beale ss, Petrie rf, Baumgartner If. Emerson is in good condition and will probably “let out” considerably during tomorrow’s game. Louie Roy never fclt better, and will have his batting eye with him tomorrow; and the remainder of the boys will all give good accounts of themselves. The close, exciting game of last Sunday has whetted the appetites of the local fans for more ball. Four New Recruits. Captain Dockery of Duluth, sworé four healthy specimens of manhood into the service of the United States army yesterday. The men left on the night train for Fort Snelling. Additional local matter will be found the game. They have played to- on fourth page. PROGRAM Overture ‘W. J. McIntire — MOTION PICTURES Rival Barbers. Henry Hudson. Women Armies. ILLUSTRATED SONG 5. When You Love Her and She Love You. ‘W. J. Mclutire 7°:30, 8:30 Admission 10 WHERE DO YOU SPEND YOUR EVENINGS? FOLLOW THE CROWD TO THE BRINKMAN FAMILY THEATRE High Class Vaudeville and Automatic Drama ....... AN ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAM TONIGHT TONIGHT 6. The Three Millards, 'Comedy Musical Artists MOTION PICTURES 7. In s Difficult Position. 8. Nellie, the Pretty Type Writer. and 9:30.