Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, May 22, 1908, Page 1

. Hks' State Convention ‘ THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER. 18,19 VOLUME 6. NUMBER 29. Bemidjl, and 20. Bemld]l, m July 27--flug. 2 Bemidj Bible Con MINNESOTA | BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, FRIDAY EVENING, MAY 22, 1908. HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATING CLASS ENTERTAINMENT “The Merchant of Venice, Up-to-Date,” Will Be Given This Evening, Together with a Fine Vocal and Literary Program. The Class Night exercises of the Class of 1908 of the Bemidji High School will be held this evening in the City Opera House and it is expected that a very large audience will attend, from the way the tickets are selling, The program will commence at eight o’clock. The graduating class this year is the largest in the history of the Bemidji schools and is composed of the following eleven: Ivis R, Roberts, Inez R. Geil, Eva A. Getchell, Georgia O. Smith, Lucy M. LaFontisse, Nellie P. Knott, Lillian G. McGregor, Robert E. Rich- ardson, T. Roland Dwyer, Clarence A. Shannon and J. Ferdinand Peterson. The entertainment this evening will be divided into two parts, in the first of which the different class papers will be delivered and in the second part the class will put on the amusing comedy, ¢“The Merchant ot Venice Up-To-Date.,” A short synopsis of the play is given here. SYNOPSIS Portia’s father, when he died, left a will stating that who- ever wished to marry his daughter should choose one of three caskets, in one of which there was an examination in Caesar, in another one in Cicero and in the third one in Vergil. In what- ever test he chose, he should immediately take the examination and pass an average of ninty-five per cent. Bassanio does not know how to pass the examination since his knowledge of Latin is very small. He goes to Antonio who ad- vises him to secure a “pony”. They obtain one from Shylock and Antonio signs a bond, that, shall he not return the “pony” with a month, a pound of hair to be cut off nearest his brain shall be the forfeit. With the aid of the “pony,” Bassanio suc- ceeds in passing the examination and wins the hand of Portia. Just then, news comes that Shylock has arrested Antonio be- cause the “pony” had not been returned. Through the wit of Portia, Antonio is saved from the clutches of the gambler, and “all’s well that ends well”. DRAMIIIS PERSONAE The Duke of Venice................. e Olaf Humdrum Antonio, a Senior. ., ................. J. Ferdinand Peterson Captain of the High School Football Team | Bassanio, his friend and suitor to Portia . ...T. Rolland Dwyer Gratiano, another friend. . .. .. i Robert E. Richardson Shylock, a wealthy gambler. ... ........Clarence A. Shannon Tubal, his friend. . ...... o Olaf Humdrum Captain of the Belmot Football Team Lancelot Gobbo, a servant to Shylock . ....... Ralph B. Lycan The Professor, an ex-ray Photographer. . . .. .....James Knox Policeman. .........covvuiuneneenn... ..... Helmer Kruse Portia, a rich heiress. ... ...... Nerissa, her friend . , Jessica, Shylock’s ward e Miss Abbie S. Threedice, a teacher . . .. ... Polly, Portia’s maid Mrs. Gobbo, Lancelot’s mother Foothall Players........... e Antonio’s Mother ............ Y e Inez R. Geil .......Lucy M. LaFontisse .......... ..Eva A. Getchell ... Georgia O. Smith ............ Ivis R. Roberts . Nellie P. Knott ian G. MacGregor ........... High School Boys The House Scene was Made Especially For this Performance Following is the Program for this Evening Parr I Double Quartet Song. ....... . ......... ....%Good Night” Misses Neal, Gracie, Shannon, Kreatz and Messrs. Lycan Dwyer, Engalls and Shannon Class History........... st SO VAT Sbies waelbe b Inez R. Geil ClassPoem ......................... Lillian G. MacGregor Class Prophesy ... vu.v sove s sus s s B 3 Ivis R. Roberts Class il s sompvsmnssm. sois xe .....Clarence A. Shannon Olans GEFE8 cs v nass v 565 2663 Sases & T. Rolland Dwyex VaoliniSolo . s sems v ae ...... Prof. Thomas Symington Parr IT Class Play., ......... .. “The Merchant of Venice Up-to-Date” Marvelous Performances at Brinkman «“Can you sell us standing room?”’ was a cry at the Brinkman Family Theatre last night. The capacity of the house was packed to its utmost, and many people were unable to even obtain stand- ing room. Nothing like it has ever been seen in the city before. Theo. Pull, the world-famed mind reader, gave one of his masterful performances and states that it was only the beginning of what the people will receive from his brain. Everyone should see him for he may never pass this way again. Spaulding Brothers, the comic acrobats, do stunts at tumbling and gymnastics that are beyond approach and while executing these acts keep the audience in a continual roar of laughter. Encore after encore call them back, they being so popular with the people. Joe Ralph,the man from Sweden, gives one the impression that they have been picked up and instantly set down in the land beyond the sea, where the sturdy sons of Sweden abide, The whole performance is a masterpiece and among the mov- ing pictures we must mention par- ticularly, ‘A Country Girl’s Semi. nary Life and Experiences.” It protrays very vividly the course of true love and heroism and how one may, though unpopular at first, attain the highest regard of our friends by being true and simple. The rescue from the burning semi- nary of the “Queen of the School” by her lover, holds the audience spellbound. The film of the ¢Holdup in Calabria,” is also a masterpiece and deserves the praise of every- one, the plot being a very stitring one. Mr. Brinkman tells us that he will have special features for the Elk Convention. known. night. FORTY CENTS PER MONTH Mr. McAllister was identified with prominent lumber companies as cruiser. FOUND DEAD IN HOUPT HOTEL. Blackduck, May 22.—(Special to Pioneer.)—The dead body of David McAllister, well known throughout northern Minnesota, was found in a room at the Bereman hotel at Houpt this morning. Cause of death un- Coroner at Grand Rapids has been notified and is on his way to Houpt. He will arrive -at Houpt to- o il Blackduck, May 21.—(Special to Pioneer.)—The second meeting of the Publicity department of the Federation of commercial clubs was held here yesterday and in spite of the rain a large number of people were in attendance ati both meet- ings. The delegation of speakers and visitors from abroad arrived on last evenings train and the following persons attended all the sessions of the different meetings: George Welsh, superintendent of the state immigration bureau, St. Paul; D. M. Neal, President of the Minnesota Federation of Commercial clubs, Red Wing; Curtis L. Mosher, Secre- tary of the Federation, St. Paul; Clyde J. Pryor, executive member from the Ninth Congressional dis- trict, Bemidji; J. J. Opsahl, repre- sentative from the sixty-first district, Bemidji; A. J. McGuire, Supt. of Northeastern Experiment station, Grand Rapids; W. R. Ingram, of the South St. Paul Stock yards. Wednesday evening the members of the local commercial club “enter- tained the visitors at their club rooms in royal style, and this social session was one of the most interest- ing meetings held. At 10 o’clock yesterday morning the party was taken to Blackduck lake, one of the most picturesque bodies of water in the state, and the crowd fished and boated until the noon hour. At noon the Blackduck hand car club served a most elaborate lunch in the woods on the lake shore. The afternoon session was held at the city hall and the meeting opened with music by the Blackduck band. Mayor, J. E. Dade, then welcomed the visiting speakers and the farmers and citizens to the meeting, which he assured them would result in much good to Blackduck and sur- rounding country. A. J. McGuire, of Grand Rapids was tben introduced and spoke at length upon “Dairying and Dairy Farm Managementin Northern Min- nesota.” Mr. McGuire, who is well acquainted with this section of the country, dwelt upon the different methods to be used in successful dairying and the care of dairy cattle. W. R. Ingram of South St. Paul stock yards, was then introduced and PUBLICITY MEETING AT BLACKDUCK BIG SUCCESS Large Crowd of Blackduck Citizens and Farmers Listened to Some Very Interesting and Instructive Addresses.-:- Visitors Were Given Hospitable Welcome. gave many interesting statistic and facts regarding stock raising. Said Mr. Ingram: “There are nireteen counties containing an area of 22,000,000 acres of land out of 50,000,000 acres of land or about 44 per cent of the entire state. About one-third of the entire stateis a pine country. J'Until recent years this has been considered as non-agricultural lands, or it has been supposed to be swamp lands. This has had the effect and is the cause of your low percentage and in a measure responsible for the sparsely settled districts. “The legislature, realizing that something must be done, established an experimental station at Grand Rapids, and through the experiments there it is found that this'is a pro- ductive country and the soil the very best when properly farmed. “The conditions in northern Min- esota are cl?,p_ging and this country is soon-destined to become one of | the best stock raising cpuntries in the United States.” Mr. Ingram urged the raising of a better grade of cattle, stating that the thorough-bred cattle did not with oblong eyelets that can hit patent colt for $3 50, .. if you send him here. ... Walk-Over Shoes now include patent coit, and Russian willow calf tan oxfords, straps or laces. This siyle is a $ 4 Exclusive here are the Florsheim cus- tom made shoes and oxfords. A Gordon Hat atop your head means that you are under more hat value for $3 than you can acquire anywhere else $3 R R O T A S - Y5k e e W ST S TR L SRR S Money Cheerfully Refunded Clothing 270 7) Howuse You can do unusually well in Spring Suits now. early in the season to get and offer the best values at $15 and $20 that could be had. The House of Kuppenheimer gave us the benefit of their co-operation; a better lot of good clothes was never turned outat such selling prices. them. We've be worn with suits. of these suits S 0 $5 Shirts that You may be sure your boy’s hat is right $1 and $1.50 Belts to match your We set out got a lot of $15 and $20. . The classiest quality clothes for boys, in double breasted, bloomer and plain pants If you want the best for your boy, 8 to 17, you'll at least look at ome ...$5 to $8.50 The $5 line includes “Best Ever” suits and suits with two pairs of bloomer pants; It's a marvel. are custom made and coat cut, pleated or plain bosom, in light, me- dium or dark shades and woven effects, regular or extra sizcs to 19. These are the on s - $1 to $2.50 50c to $1 TIME CARD FOR WEEK-END TRAIN IS PROMULGATED W. H. Gemmell, General Manager of the M. & I. Railway, Tells of the Putting on of the New Train from the Twin Cities. s puiise | Mr. W. H. Gemmell, General Manager of the Minnesota & Inter- national Railway company, announces that in order to attract the spoits- men and those who enjoy summer outings where good fishing abounds, he has arranged to have a sleeping car attached to Northern Pacific train No. 9 leaving St. Paul Friday, May 29, at 6:10 P. m. and Minneapolis at 6:40 P. m. connecting at Brainerd with train No. 13 from Duluth and running special to International Falls on the following schedule:— Lv. Saturday, May 30. Ar. Monday, June 1. 12:05 a. m Brainerd 3:55 a. m. 12:29 Merrifield 3:24 12:40 Hubert 3:12 12:45 Nisswa 3:06 12:59 Pequot 2:53 1:06 Jenkins 2:46 1:17 Pine River 2:34 1:38 Backus 2:12 154 Hackensack 1:54 2:26 Walker 1:24 2:42 Kabekona 1:06 2:53 Laporte 12:54 3:40 Arr. feo :0. 5 . 3:45 IA)eD. } Bemidji g:'ig ;: : 251? 4:10 Turtle River 11:18 p. m. Sunday, May 31, 4:25 Tenstrike 11:03 4:43 Blackduck 10:45 5:18 Northome 10:10 6:30 Big Falls 9:00 6:33 Granfalls 8:57 7:16 Littlefork 8:14 8:00 a. m. International Falls 7:30 (Saturday, May 30) (Sunday May 31.) Connecting with No. 14 for Duluth and sleeping car going through to Minneapolis and St. Paul Monday morning, reaching those points at 10:00 a. m. respectively. . This arrangement will enable those who get a holiday on Decoration Day to spend Saturday and Sunday in Northern Minnesota’s famous lake region, and return to business on Monday morning. As an experiment it is proposed to run such a train Saturday nights out of the Twin Cities during June and July to see if enough travel will be at- tracted from these cities and from Brainerd and other points on the Min- nesota & International Railway to make the service a paying one. Mr. Gemmell stated he believed, when the people knew of the fine fishing resorts within easy reach of the Minnesota and . International line and of this new train service, the trains would be well filled and that he would be warranted in continuing the service during the summer months. —_— e require any more feed than the poor stock and was worth at least twenty five per cent more. George Welch, superintendent of the state immigration bureau, was then introduced and spoke in part as follows: While I have had the pleasure of visiting Beltrami county a few months ago, this is the first time in my life that I have had the opportunity of visiting the beautiful little city of Blackduck. While living in the rural districts of this state, I have frequently heard of the enterprising citizenship of Black- duck and its community. But the pictures which have been drawn of her energetic, enterprising pro: gressive people do not in my. judge- ment properly express the condi- tions that exist; the civic pride of the citizens of this little city is entirely responsible for the beautiful conditions that form such a magni- ficent picture to a stranger first visit- ing the town. “I believe this district and city will be visited with a rapid and healthy growth; not because of the fertile acres surrounding the town, which are among the best, but be- cause of her energetic, progressive patriotic people. “I would be glad to see the same energy for locil development become epidemic throughout the northeastern section of Minnesota; and when it does, I predict that this section of our state will blossom, bloom and bud into one of the richest agricultural producing dis- tricts in our country. “We are living in a great state; covering a distance of approximately 400 miles north to south, and 354 miles from east .to. west, including an area of upwards of 83,000 square miles, or 54,000,000 acres, 50,000, 000 of which are adapted to agri- culture, with a population of approxi- mately 2,000,000 people. “I believe that the ability of any state or nation to become great dependsupon their ability to produce farm_ products, the farmer being in reality the wealth. e Vi “We are now celebrating Minne: only creator of sota’s fiftieth anniversary, and it is well for us to.stop and take a short inventory of our magnificent achieve- ments in the past fifty years. “In 1860-the entire farm products of this state amounted to less than $10,000,000, and the manufactured products to a little less than four million. The state then had 172, 000 people within her borders, four- teen per cent of whom enlisted in the army and went to the south pre- pared if need be to sacrifice their lives in the defense of their country’s flag. This drew heavily from her producing power and in a measure retarded her developement. But, in 1906 the farm products of the state had reached $265,000,000, a magnificent growth. But at the same time the manufactured products had risen to approximately $350,000, 000. “You will see by comparison, that the manufacturing industries of our state are developing more rapidly than are the farm products. It will therefore be seen that if we are going to live a healthy and continued growth more attention must be paid to the developement of our agricul- tural lands. Minnesota stands fourth among the forty-six states of the- union in the production of agriculture, not- withstanding the fact that only forty per cent of her tillable lands have ever been plowed. When she reaches the same high standard of developement as is now enjoyed by Illinois, Towa; and Ohio (the states which lead her), she will far out- stretch all others in the production of this commodity. Bty “The sonthern counties of our state received the earlier settlements, probably not so much from their more productive soil but from - the fact that they were tributary: to the arteries through which, . humanity traveled and commercial’ : were conveyed from state through the = navigable streams: anotler reason was that this section was largely prairie and capable of - more rapid developement by the !m‘sbn.ndgn;n,_ lumber and building de‘nuefl on Last Page —t