Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, May 19, 1908, Page 1

Bemld]l, ks' State Convention s and 20. Bemid, m July 27--flug. 2 Juling Sl emi }""’Blble - MINNESOTA VOLUME 6. NUMBER 26. RED LAKE INDIANS TO BE AT ELK MEET, JUNE 18-20 Band of Bucks, Squaws and Papooses Will Give Dances, Canoe Races and Other Sports.---Secretary Nelson Predicts Great Elk Gathering. L W@% Champion Indian War Dance Team of Red Lake Agency, Led by “Spike” Gravelle. The executive committee of the local lodge of Elks is receiving many assurances from outside sources of the success of the fourth annual meeting of the Minnesota State As- sociation of Elks, which will be held in Bemidji on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 18-19-20, and indi- cations point to the largest attend-| ance of the “horned ones” and their | wives and lady friends that was ever | held in the state. That members of the order from other points than Bemidji are taking great interest in the forthcoming meeting isevidenced by a letter re- ceived yesterday by A. G. Rutledge of this city from N. A. Nelson of Stillwater, "secreta{y of the State Association of Elks. Among other matters touched upon, Mr. Nelson says in the letter; "Judging from the manner in which the lodges are sending in their per capita tax and the interest manifested in the forthcoming annual reunion by Elks from all over the state with whom I have come in contact, I am certain that the Be- midji reunion will be the grandest event in Elkdom ever held in the state.” The members of the local execu- tive committee and the various sub- committees are working together very nicely, and nothing is being left undone to carry out the inten- tion of providing a fine program for the visiting Elks and their ladies and others who will be in Bemidji the days of the meeting. Especial atten- tion is being given to provide accom- modations for all who will be present, and to that end the arrangements being made by the transportation committee for the use of many sleeping cars, to be left here during ! the meeting, will solve the matter of accommodation to a nicety. With her many hotels and the sleeping cars, Bemidji can care for a very large crowd. One of the features of the meet- ing which will be grearly appre. ciated by the visitors will be the presence here of a large band of i Chippewa Indians from the Red Lake Indian reservation. John G. Morrison, Jr., and O. Gravelle, of the_Red Lake agency, have charge of the arrangements for the Indians and they guarantee a full band of reds. There will be all kinds of dances by these Indians, together with canoe races and other sports tand pastimes which will be parti- cipated in by bucks, squaws and papooses. This Challis, 5 The Bazaar Store Special Bargains for L.adies’ Belts Ladies’ Shirt Waists Ladies’ Shoes Towels and Toweling Wash Goods Week cts. a vyd. Call and see our Parasols and get prices beautiful line of The Bazaar Store The Dialy Pioneer 40c per Month BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 19, 1908. Arrangements for the publicity meetings to be held at Blackduck, Bemidji and Bagley are about com- pleted. and the visiting delegation of speakers will be entertained in.an appropate manner. There will be most execellent results from these meetings and there will undoubtedly be a large attendence of residents of the cities named, as well as those living in the farming districts, as the speakers are all men of note who are thoroughly posted on the subject which have been assigned to them, and which are as follows: George Welch, commissioner of immigration ot the State Immigra- tion Bureau, subject,“Immigration and the Settlement of the Vacant Available Land in Minnesota.” D. M. Neal of Red Wing, presi- dent State Federation of Commer cial Clubs, subject not announced. Curtis L. Mosher, of St. Paul, secretary of the State Federation of Commercial Clubs, subject, “Adver- tising the Tourist Attractions of Minnesota,” and “State and Local Advertising.” William Magivney, of South St. Paul Stock Yards, subject, “Stock Industry of Minnesota,” and “How to Make Minnesota One of the Greatest Stock States in the Union,” A. J. McGuire, superintendent of i GEORGE WELCH, Commissioner of Immigration. Northeast Experiment Farm at Grand Rapids, “Dairying and Dairy Farm Management in Northern Minnesota,” also farming generally in north part of the state. The following committee from the Bemidji Commercial Club has been appointed to take charge of the meeting to be held in this city: E. E. McDonald; J. J. Opsahl, A. P. White, W. ;N. Bewser. and William McCuaxgu All of the spealéers from St. Paul Publicity Meeting Will . Be Held 'Here Friday will arrive in Bemidji Wednesday evening on the M. & I. passenger train, and will be given supper at the Hotel Markham, where they will be joined by A. J. McGuire of Grand Rapids, and will go on through to Blackduck, accompanied by J. J. Opsahl of this city. The speakers will return to Bemid- jiat 8:15 Friday morning, for the purpose of holding the meeting in this city. The publicity meeting will be called to order at the City Hall at 10 a. m., when an address of wel- come will be made by the chairman of the meeting. The opening of the meeting will be followed by the speeches of the gentlemen as given above, with adjournment at noon for dinner. The meeting will reconvene at 2 p. m., when the speeches will be concluded and an informal business session held. At 5 p. m,, there will be a ride around Lake Bemidji, in launches. The evening will be spent in an informal manner, with a possible reception to the visitors. The speakers will leave here on the “early-morning train Saturday for Bagley, where a similar meeting will be held Saturday, in conjunction with a “market day.” afternoon. Cass Lake Box Factory Burning. Cass Lake, May 19.--3:45 p. m.--(Special to Pioneer.)--The big box factory, which was built here during the past winter and which commenced operations about a. menth ago, caught fire at 3:20 this The flames are raging fiercely and at this time it looks as 1f the entire plant was doomed to destruction. The origin of the fire is unknown at this time. The loss ot the factory will be a serious blow to Cass Lake —_— e GREAT INTEREST BEING TAKEN IN THE OPERATTA Large Crowd Will Witness “‘Sylvia” at City Opera House This Evening. Great interest is being taken in the performance, ‘Sylvia,” the two- act operatta which will be given at the City Opera House this evening under the direction of Miss Eugenia Oliver, and indications point to there being a record-breaking crowd in attendance. The fact that the best local talent that could be procured in the city is to take part in the operatta has created a desire on the part of every music lover in this vicinity to see the performance. Those who will take part in the operatta have rehearsed diligently and the performance promises to be a very good one. A member of the Pioneer staff was allowed the privilege of witness- ing the rehearsal last evening and we can assure the public that the opera will be good and well worthy the patronage of every resident of the city. . The rehearsal worked very smoothly, the different parts being taken in a very commendable manner. The following is the CAST OF CHARACTERS. Miss Hanson Betty, farmer's daughter, be- trothedto William,...... ..... Mrs. Johnson Arabells, Lady in Wllhlni’ at flm Court.. Armlnm. Lui.vln annz flb &ha .| skaters. Eckstrrnd, Anderson, Boyer, Chamberlain, Engel and Peterson. ActI. A Hayfield, Summer Morning. ActII. A Hayfleld, Later in Same Day. Time 18th Century, Between Acts I and IT there will be a Reci- tation by Miss Fisk and a French Minuet, drilled by Mrs. Youngren Miss Shannon Accompanis . Stirratt, Unions Being Disregarded. Superior, Wis.,, May 15.—Although the regular ore shipping season is not scheduled to open for about three weeks yet the Steel corporation’s feet is now being put in shape for Inspection and crews are being hired. The men are all iaken on the open shop plan, the unions being disre- garded in the dealings. Negroes Declare for Foraker. Nasghville, Tenn,, May 1J.—The Brownlow faction of the Sixth Repub- llcan congressional district held a con- vention here. The convention was made up entirely of negroes and en- Sorsed Foraker for president. NEWLY-RENOVATED RINK OPENS THURSDAY NIGHT New Management Installing Eight New Lights and Making Place Modern in Every Respect. The newly-renovoted Bemidji Roller Rink will be opened to the public Thursday evening, when Messts. George Kinney and A. L. Wyler will be in charge of the rink. These gentlemen have taken hold of the rink with the right spirit, and have been making some needed renovations and improvements. They have had a horse working overtime, grinding down the floor until it will be as smooth as glass, and the differ- ence will at once be noticed by Remember that the rink will be opened Thursday evening under the new management, and the boys invite the patronage and the criti- mcklnson. Flsk Krm 2, Lyons, Simons, Coffean, Oliver, and Mrs. Rogers; Farm lee—-Messm Brown, EEE Harvey, Orouch, cism (if any there be) of the public. They are bound to please and should LADIES' LITERARY GLUB HELD SOCIAL MEETING Fiith Annual Affair Proved to Be One of Most Enjoyable Ever Given. The ladies of the Literary Club held their fifth annual social meeting at the home of Mrs. W. H. Vye on Monday evening. At seven o’clock a course dinner was served at which covers were laid for twenty-four. The tables and rooms were nicely decorated with red caranations and smilax, carrying out the colors of the club, which are red and green. After the repast Mrs. G. W. Campbell, the retiring president, act- ing as toastmlstress, made a very nice address, and introduced Mrs. W. E. Neal, who talked in a very able manner on the subject, “Is Club Work Worth While?” Mrs. G. E. Crocker then spoke in an interesting way upon ‘“The Relation of Club Work to the Home, and Lastly to the Easter Bonnet.” Mr. E. E. McDonald, who was then called, responded, in a few well-chosen ‘words, for the guests present. - Music and cards furnished the entertainment of the evening. The new officers for the coming year are: President, Mrs. G. E. Crocker; vice-president, Mrs. W. H. Vye; recording secretary, Mrs.” W. E. Neal; corresponding secretary, Mrs. F. S, Arnold; treasurer, Mrs. E. E. McDonald. Mrs. M. E. Knappen came down this morning from ‘her home at Ten- strike for the purpose of attending the performance of the opera,Sylvia,” which will be given at the city hall this evening. Mrs. Knappen will visit with Bemidji friends for several receive the encouragement of the skaters of the city. ¢ days before returning to her home. THE BEMIDJI DAILY PION EER.‘. FORTY CENTS PER MONTH ANYWHERE Carlos Avery, executive agent for the State Game and Fsh Com- mission, has succeeded in obtaining from the U. S. Indian commissioner of orders to the Indian agent at Red Lake agency, whereby the Red Lake Indians are forbidden to kill caribou not only off the reservation but also within the confines of the reserve. Heretofore, the Red Lakers have been allowed to do about as they pleased with relation to observing the state game and fish laws, and the reds have killed many of the caribou which have inhabited the territory north of the upper arm of Red lake; and it has been of a sort of senti- ment that the Indian was a privi- leged person when it came to killing game. Resently, A. G. Rutledge, the Be- midji warden for the State Game and Fish commission, complained to the executive agent that the caribou were being killed off the reservation by the Indians, and he suggested that the matter be taken up direct with the commissioner of Indian affairs at Washington. This sug- gestion was acted upon by both Carlos Avery and Mr. Rutledge, with the result that an order was promul- gated at Washington, directed to Earl W. Allen, agent at Red Lake, ordering the Indians to cease killing caribou off the reservation. Now, this order has been followed by a later ukase, which forbids the reds| killing caribou, anywhere, either on or off the reservation, and Mr. Avery has received a letter from the acting commissioner, as follows: “Washington, D. C., May 13. “Carlos Avery, Esq., Board of Game and Fish Commission, St. Paul, Minn. “Sir:—1In further response to your letter of March 25th, 1908, in the matter. of the killing of caribou by the Indians on the Red Lake Indian reservation, you are informed that on-April 13, 1908, the office advised the superintendent in charge of the Red Lake agency that the killing of caribou by Indians of the reservation in violation of the state laws must be stopped, and he was directed to take prompt steps to that end. He was advised also that in view of the fact that there is only a small herd of caribou remaining in Minnesota, the office was determined to act with the state authorities and to prevent the killing of caribou on the reservation. affairs Planing at Reasonable Prices. Any desiring planing done, should apply to the Bemidji Handle Factory, where satisfaction is guaranteed, and where prices are reasonable. Give us a trial. Bemidji Handle Com- pany. Snappy styles for comtort. CANNOT KILL CARIBOU IN THE STATE Commissioner of Indian Affairs Has Issued Orders Forbid- ding Red Lake Indians Killing These Rare Animals, Even on the Indian Reservation. “The superintendent was advised further that before a direct order to that effect should be issued, it was deemed advisable to have the benefit of his experience with the Indians, so that steps might be taken to prevent the destruction of caribon either on or off the reservation by the Indians with the least possible friction. “The superintendent, under date of April 18, 1908, reports that he has already directed the policemen and interpreter to give notice to the Indians that caribou must not be killed. He says that the ice in the swamps is now thawing and that he does not believe the Indians of the agency will attempt to kill another caribou within the next six months. He says further that the subject should be explained to the Indians atone of their councils next fall and the reasons for forbidding the killing of caribou explained in a proper manner. He is of the opinion that the slaughter “of these animals by the Indians can be stopped without causing much fric- tion, and although there may be a few individuals who will attempt to kill caribou, he thinks that by taking away the guns and ammunition from such Indians for a period of six months, they will leave the caribou alone. 5 “The office has this day advised the superintendent that. the ki]}ing Indians is in violation of the state laws and must cease, and ‘that the Indians are forbidden to kill caribou on the reservation. He has been directed to bring the matter to the attention of the Indians in one of their councils next fall, showing them that the slaughter of ' these animals means their extermination because so few are left, and to en- deavor by pracable means to prevent the killing of caribou on the reserva- tion. If such means aré" ineffective he has been directed to take such steps as he deems necessary to pre- vent the hunting of the game'in ques- tion upon the reservation. “The office will be pleased to be promptly advised of any complaints with regard to the failure of the Indians to comply with the game laws of the State or the hunting by them of game upon the reservation, which renders ineffective state laws drawn for its protection. “Very respectfully, “—A. E. LARRABEE. “Acting Commissioner.” Rooms Wanted. All available rooms in the city will be needed for entertaining the Elks June 18-19-20. Any one having rooms to rent for this purpose will Men’s Oxfords Tan, Patent and Gun Metal Leathers in Blucher, Bal and Button Styles. $3.00, $3.50 and $4.00. broader toe effects for those hunting foot WE FIT YOUR FEET. Bemidji Cash Shoe Store REPAIR WORK DONE. kindly notify E.H. Jerrard. young men; also the of caribou off the reservation “by