Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, October 23, 1908, Page 1

THE BEMIDJ1I DAILY PIONEER. VOLUME 6. NUMBER 160. PYTHIAN CONVENTION AT BLACKDUCK BIG SUCCESS Fall Meeting of Sixteenth District Was Veritable Love Feast.—Grand Keeper of Records and Seals Pres- ent, Also Many Bemidjites. Blackduck, Oct. 23.—(Special to Pioneer.)—The annual convention of the lodges of 16th district of the Knights of Pythias lodges of Minne- sota was held in Blackduck yester- day and proved to be one of the most interesting and instructive meetings of the district yet held. There was a large attendance of members of the Blackduck and Be- midji lodges, and the enthusiasm were very manifest. No delegates| were present from either Park Rap- ids or McIntosh lodges, which are also members of this district, it being impossible to get to Black- duck from either place without changing cars at Bemidji, making much delay for members from either Park Rapids or MclIntosh, and in the case of Park Rapids necessi- tating a loss of two days in com- ing here. However, there. was unusual interest on the part of those knights who were present. The convention was held in the afternoon, the evening being devoted to a business session of the Black- duck lodge, at which several candi- dates were given the work in the third rank, after which there was a splendid social session and a rare program of vocal and instrumental music and recitations. G. A. Walker, the chancellor com- mander of the Bemidji lodge, and deputy district grand chancellor, presided at the convention, which was held in the K. P. hall. Mr. Walker explained the objects of the convention as being to further all propositions tending to increase interest in the order with special reference to added attendance at meetings of the lodges, and also any other rules and regulations of the order wherein a change is desired. Dr. Koch, chancellor commander of the Blackduck lodge, was the first speaker. He believed that the conventions were a good thing for the order, as they tended to add inter- est in the work; he acknowledged that at times the attendance was slack; and he believed that after a lodge has been instituted and is older interest lags. The doctor extended a cordial welcome to the visiting knights and assured them everything possible would be done for their comfort and enjoyment while in Blackduck. W. B. Stewart of Bemidji, county superintendent of schools, addressed the convention, stating that he had been a member of a committee of three which had visited Blackduck several years ago to look over the village as a desirable point for estab- lishing a K. P. lodge. The report made by that committee had been a favorable one, and the lodge was instituted. Later developments showed that the committee had made a wise recommendation, as the Blackduck K. P. lodge now enjoyed the reputation of being one of the best lodges of its size in the state, Prof. Stewart said he believed that a better exemplification of the friendship of Daman and Pythias in everyday life of members of the order would create more interest in Pythianism. He extended the friendly greetings of the members of the Bemidjilodge, who had officiated at the instiuting of the Black- duck lodge. Dr. Freeburg, past chancellor commander of Blackduck lodge, said he believed that few of the members of the order felt as much personal responsibility for the success of the individual lodge to which they be- longed, relative to larger attendance and increased interest in the order. Many allow business to interfere with attendance; he also suggested that the work of getting members would increase attendance. L. G. Townsend, postmaster at Blackduck and vice chancellor of the Blackduck lodge, believed that promptness in beginning sessions of lodge at agreed hour would tend to increase attend- ance, He also was of the opinion that too many candidates are taken in in one night, thus “railroading” candidates through the ranks, not leaving a lasting impression of the! lessouns that are taught. C. W. Conway of the Blackduck BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 23, 1908. should meet once each week instead of once every two weeks, as a mem- ber would be more likely to attend; set the exact hour for holding meet- ings and never wait more than half an hour after set time; then adjourn, if there are not enough members for a quorum. He also believed that the change from a semi-annual to a permanent password should be changed back to the semi-annual password. J. E. Dade, mayor of Blackduck, said that the first impression he had of Pythianism had been a lasting one, and he would never forget the lessons taught when he joined the local lodge, the Bemidji degree teand having exemplified the work of the ranks. He believed that the work in the degrees should be put on in a careful manner as to every detail; the result would be highly beneficial. Mr. Hill of Anoka, who has been a K. P. for twenty-five years, was present and spoke briefly for the good of the order. + Mr. Hines, a former resident of Oregon, who is now living at Black- duck, spoke to the effect that in taking new members not more than one should be taken in at a time, as the work would be more impressive than if several were initiated at one time. B. T. Wilson, master of finance of the Blackduck lodge; C. W. Jewett of the Blackduck lodge; A. G. Rut- ledge of Bemidji; O. C. Bloss of Blackduck; D. D. Miller of Bemidji; J. C. Parker and E. L. Oberg of Blackduck spoke briefly, all favoring suggestions before mentioned. G. A. Walker of Bemidji, as rep- resentative of the grand chancellor, concluded the speeches by a splen- did talk on the necessity of mem- bers of the lodges supporting the officers. He also favored opening lodge at 8 every evening, allowing a half houi’, and then adjourning if no quorum present. Mr. Walker gave an interesting resume of his ideas of how the work should be done in the different degrees, and condemned the practice in vogue in some lodges of inattention to details. He also believed that brothers who are ill should notify the lodge. The convention adjourned, Mr. Walker’s speech. The place for holding the next convention will be designated by the grand chancellor, who selects the place of meeting. In the evenifig there was a busi- ness session of the Blackduck lodge, at which six'candidates were given after lodge believed that the local lodge the third rank (that of knight) in ecial Sale Saturday As many of our friends appreciated our sale of last Saturday, we again make - another Special Saturday offer. Sirloins, Beef, Pork, Veal, Mutton and Lamb Cuts, 8 and 10 cents per 1b., and up. Choice Selects always on hand. day. best sausage maker OYSTERS Dill Pickles and Sawuerkrawut Sausage Fresh made Sausage every We claim to have the in town. Remember the place, second door north of the First National Bank. GRAHAM @ DORAN Special Lot for Saturday We constantly keep in stock absolutely pure and kettle rendered lard. " Lard the K. P. hall, one of the candi- dates being David McMeekin of Bemidji, after which there was a banquet and some dancing. A delegation of Blackduck K. P.’s and their ladies received about twenty-five visitors from Bemidji, meeting the Bemidjitesat the depot and escorting them to the K. P. hall. A regular session of the lodge had been opened in the city hall and the ladies of the party were left in the K. P. hall until the business session of the lodge was over. Among those who came in on the evening train was Fred E. Wheaton of St. Paul, grand keeper of records and seal, The Blackduck degree “team con- ferred the degrees and at the con- clusion of the work they were highly complimented by the grand keeper of records and seal. Mr. Wheaton stated that there was hearty Pythian sentiment throughout the state and that the net gain in membership during-1908 would be between 300 and 400. He expected that the domain of Minne- sota would jump into the 10,000 membership class, it being possible that this desirable end would be attained before January 1, 1909; at least the members would number 10,000 next year. Mr. Wheaton told the brethren present that it was more than likely that northern Minnesota lodges, including Bemidji and Blackduck, would be given the especial honor of entertaining the supreme chancel- lor of the supreme lodge of K. P.’s of the United States. He (Mr. Wheaton) had spoken to the supreme chancellor and the latter, who lives in Texas, had expressed a strong desire to visit this section of the country. The ladies were admitted immed- iately after the lodge had concluded its business session, a large number of Blackduck ‘‘fair sex” -being present to assist in the geneial good time. Several splendid slides, illustrat- ing the drama of Damon and Pythias, were thrown onto the wall, they being the property of the Be- midji lodge. Dr. Koch, chancellor commander of the Blackduck lodge, presided at the social session, which it was de- cided to cut short, on account of the lateness of the hour. Mrs. D. D. Miller of Bemidji sang a solo, which was followed by a paino duet by Mesdames Jewett and Miller of Blackduck, both of which were very ably rendered. Mrs. J. E. Lindgren of Bemidji sang a solo very acceptably and was given liberal applause. A vocal solo by Dr. Freeburg of Blackduck was followed by a piano solo by Miss Olive Miller of Bemidji, both of which demonstrated more than average ability on the part of the soloists. The feature of the program was the singing of the Blackduck K. P. quartette, composed of Rev. Barack- man, Bunn T, Wilson, Dr. Freeburg and Dr. Koch, these gentlemen rend- ering two solos ina manner that brought forth storms of applause. The crowd then adjourned to the Palace hotel, where Landlord Thompson and his estimable wife had prepared an elegant banquet. There was a whole roast pig with salads, cakes, pies, etc., etc., ad. lib, that was a veritable “feast for the gods.” Dr. Koch, chancellor commander of the lodge, acted as toastmaster. He told several witty stories and in asking for responses to toasts kept the banquetors in good humar. The dector assured the visitors that the Blackduck people were glad to have them with them and the welcome they desired to extend was sincere and free-handed. Toasts. were responded to as follows: “Am I Glad I Came?”—G. A. Walker of Bemidji. “Our K. P. Babies.”—Charles W. Hayden of Blackduck. “Salad, Hash and Salamagundie.” —T. J. Miller of Bemidji. “Anything Under the Sun.’— Bunn T. Wilson of Blackduck. “Enthusiasm and Personal Re- sponsibility.”—Prof. - W. B. Stewart of Bemidji. ibeing obliged topay 'a big bonus Dr. Freeburg of Blackduck. “The Ladies.”—Fred E. Wheaton of St. Paul. Mr. Wheaton’s toast was the last one on the program, and after the K. P. quartette had sung a song and responded to an enthusiastic enchore, the crowd dispersed, some going to the hall to dance, while others went to bed, all being tired but extremely well pleased with the free-handed hospitality which had been extended to them by the membefs of the Knights of Pythias lodge, their ladies and the people | generally of Blackduck. { The toasts given at the ban- quet, although entirely extemporean- ous, were well given and the senti- ments expressed were indicative of the principles of the order, and the entire affair was an exemplification of that friendship on which the order was founded, the story of Damon and Pythias. Mr. Wright Makes Statement. While he was in the city, yester- day, B. F. Wright of Park Rapids, who received the republican nomi- nation for judge of the Fifteenth Judicial district, said to the Pioneer: “I am making a personal canvass throughout the Fifteenth Judicial district, and have heard no words uttered against the personal charac- ter of my opponent, Judge C. W. Stanton. “I regret that this is being done by any one who is supporting me.” Pay Your Taxes. It is perhaps well at this time to remind our readers that the last half of the taxes, which were not paid; last May are now due, and that after November 1 a penalty of 10 per cent will accrue. Now is the time to pay up and thereby 1insure yourself against for the privelege of keeping your tax monev a few days. Do it now. No Football Scores Tomorrow. Owing to the fact that the Min- nesota eleven does mnot play tomorrow, and as few of the east- ern games are of any importance, the Pioneer will not print the scores of tomorrow’s games in the Saturday evening’s Daily. Mrs. A. E. Witting of this city, whose husband is engaged in the lumber business at Blackduck went to the “Duck” last evening to attend, the meeting of the K. P’s and returned home this morning. Additiona' local matter will be found FORTY CHNTS PER MONTH TEAM PLAYS FOOTBALL AT CASS LAKE SUNDAY P.M. Company K’s Warriors Will Play Against the Rejuvenated City Team of Cass Lake.—Crowd of Bemidjites Will Go Ever. The Company K football team, members of Bemidji’s national guard company, will play a game against the reorgnized Cass Lake team, at Cass Lake, next Sunday, when it is expected that the Cassi Lake pig skin chasers will have a much stronger eleven on the field than they lined-up against the Grand Rapids City team last Sun- day, when the Grand Rapids play- ers'won the contest by a score of 21 to o, The Cass Lake team is being coached by Dr. Dumas, an old University of Minnesota player, and he has been putting his re- organized gridiron gladiators through some new stunts, with hard practice, this week. He has some fine material for a team, and no doubt, the Cass Lake warriors Iwill show a vast improvement. i The Company K boys wiil have |several new players, since they played here 2gainst Grand Rapids, which will give them a much stronger line, and at least one ad- ditional man in the backfiled who is a consistent ground-gainer, thoroughly understands the game, land is a “stayer” in all branches | of the game. i A number of Bemidji people will go to Cass Lake Sunday nbon to { see the game. REPUBLIGANS APPOINTED HIM GOUNTY ATTORNEY County Board of Koochiching, Who Named Judge Stanton, Was Com- posed of Republicans. Many people in Bemidji have of late received personal letters through the mai],/ signed by B. F. Wright, in which Mr. Wright makes the state- ment that Judge Stanton was ap- pointed county attorney of Kooch- iching county by democratic ap- pointment. Judge Stanton was asked concern- Ing this assertion and a letter to the Pioneer says: “To Editor Pioneer—For some reason, which I can only surmise, Mr. B. F. Wright of Park Rapids, aspirant for district judge, has seen fit to make the statement in per- sonal letters and by newspaper articles, that I held the position of county attorney of Koochiching county by democratic appointment. “The fact is that I was appointed to that office by the board of county commissioners of Koochiching county, every one of whom is a republican. “It seems to me that campaign statements should be truthful, and on fourth page. especially when made by one who seeks election to the judgship. “—C. W. Stanton.” Elsewhere the Pioneer prints a statement of Mr. Wright as to the action of his friends in attacking the personal character of Judge Stanton. The statement is given by the Pioneer as Mr. Wright requested it |to be given, and the people can best judge as to the intentions of Mr. Wright and his friends. It seems to be the policy of Mr. Wright and some of his friends to in- conculate in the minds of the people | the idea that loyalty to party super; ceeds everything else and that a man who is absolutely independent, |and is affiliating with neither of the great parties, is of necessity a poor candidate and deserves defeat. The independent voters of the Fifteenth Judicial district will resent Ithis imputation on November 3, and there is no doubt that Judge Stanton will be re-elected by a very comfortable majority. { | Should Be Re-elected. W. B. Stewart, our efficient superintendent of schools, at- tended the rally here last Monday. Mr. Stewart was renominated without opposition and having in jevery sense of the word ¢made |good” as county superintendent he {is entitled to and ought to be re- elected by an overwhelming major- ity.—Blackduck American. Local news on last page. “Our K. Social Functions.”— til you have seen We deem it a Made by Adler. ONT MAKE THE MISTAKE of buying your Winter Overcoat un- the Collegian. pleasure to show them.. If you look we think you will buy a COLLEGIAN; if you don’t we’ll feel well repaid for the privi- lege of showing the garments. Price $15.00 to $40.00