Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, January 2, 1909, Page 1

/ VOLUME 6. NUMBER 219. o ha Wi P THE BEMIDJ1 DAILY PIONEE — SOCIETY. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY EV}ENING, JANUARY 2, 1909. 7 FORTY CENTS PER MONTH R. C. ARNOLD TELLS OF THE FORESTRY BOARD’S ACTS Mr. Arnold Takes Issae With the Board, Relative to His Resignation as Park Commissioner.—He Simply Wants “Fair Play.” State Forestry School, at Itasca State Park, During the Summer of 1908. R. C. Arnold, who, as superin-'i tendent of the Itasca State Park, | has had a somewhat heated con-; troversy with the members of thethe opinion of the attorney general State Forestry Board, resulting, it of the state, to the effect that the[ is said, in Arnold tendering his| resignation as park commissioner, | has written the following communi- | cation to the Pioneer, relative to| his work while commissioner and his reasons for his side of the con- troversy: “Lake Itasca, Dec. 30. "“To the Editor of the Bemidji Pion- eer l “Asmy name has been mentioned | in your columns lately in connection | with the Itasca State Parkand the| State Forestry Board, I desire a little of your valuable space in order to state a few facts explaining my position. “I use the term ‘forestry board’ chiefly to designate the executive committee of that board, as my connection with the forestry board, as commissioner of the Itasca State| Park, has been with that committee almost entirely and T know very little of its other members. “I was appointed to this position by the governor of the state, two years ago, my term of service to ex- pire on the first Monday of January, 1909, when the governor’s second term of office also expires. “In April, 1907, the Itasca state property was placed in charge of the State Forestry board, BUT 1 WAS NOT TURNED OVER TO THEM WITH ITASCA STATE PARK TO BE MANAGED BY THAT BOARD. “When the forestry board took charge of this state property they informed me that my office as park commissioner had ceased to exist, and they appointed me as superin- tendent of Itasca State Park. “I have always refused to agree to the opinion that the office of park commissioner had ceased to exist, and have held that, since Itasca State Park was not abolished by its transfer to the forestry board, appointment by the governor must hold good until it was recalled, or expired; and it has never been re- called, nor cancelled, nor has my resignation been asked for. “My salary is paid from a fund created for that purpose, not from ..NOTICE.. ——1 WANT YOUR—— REPAIRING THIS IS THE CHEAPEST PLACE IN THE CITY Men’s Sewed Soles $l Men’sNailed Soles 75¢ Rubber Heels.... .. 40c REPAIRING DONE WHILE YOU WAILT M. NURICK [not wish to make trouble. money under the control of the forestry board. “Later, the board sent me the transfer of the park property had !abolished the office of park com- missioner. But I submit that the abolishment of an office that carries with 1t so much responsibility as does this should rest on something of more authority than legal opin- fon. ) “I let this matter pass, as I did The main thing was that this state property should be well taken care of, which I then had noreason to doubt would be done. I have never ceased to hold myself responsible as park commissioner and care-taker of Itasca State Park by virtue of my appointment by the governor of this state, as the forestry board well knows. I have carried out the instructions of the board to the best of my ability, but I have con- stantly urged that the state’s prop- lerty here should be properly cared for. “Now, a few facts as to my resig- nation. Some time last summer the board instructed me that in case 1 meant to resign I must give them three month’s notice; they have my letter saying I would surely give them abundant time to select my successor. “When I found that it was useless for me to try, longer, to work in harmony with the forestry board, I sent in my resignation, to take effect March 31, having po reason to doubt that it would be satisfactory las to time, especially since the board itself demanded three month’s fotice. I thought, by that time, one could be reasonably sure.of the roads being in fair conditions for hauling loads. “About twelve miles of the road between Douglas Lodge and Park Rapids is in poor condition for loaded teams, at its best, and doubly so when pounded by excess- ive travel or on account of weather condititions, And I really did not think the forestry board were so anxious to ‘get rid of that man Arnold’ as to cut short the time of my resignation—by only three months. I had always supposed that it was only common courtesy to accept an official resignation, freely tendered, as tendered. “My resignation was mailed in Minneapolis, on the forenoon of November 20, 1908, I heard notn- |ing of it until December 11, when I received a letter from the president of the board, informing me that it had been received, and accepted to take effect January 1, 1909. “I replied that I had sent them my resignation (under their own in- structions to give three months notice) to take effect March 31, 1909. On December 17 (it takes two days for mail to come here from 207 Beltrami Avenue, Opposite Hotel Markham LContinued on Last Page] B. P. Y. U. Elects Officers. The members of the B. V. P. U. of the Baptist church held their annual election of officers Thursday evening, and the occasion was made a very pleasant one from a social standpoint. A splendid lunch was served and there was a literary and musical program. There were between sixty and seventy people in attendance at the meeting, which was the most enjoyable affair ever held by the Baptist young people. The following were the officers elected: Mrs. C. L. Knox, president; Miss Benner, vice-president; Nettie Bright, secretary; James Knox, treasurer. Returned From St. Paul. Professor W. B. Stewart, super- intendent of Beltrami county schools, returned last night from St. Paul, where he had been attending a meeting of the State Educational | association. Prof. Stewart states that the meeting was the best ever held in the state and that thert;_ was great interest taken in the program. Local News on Last ?age. | FIREMEN'S MASQUERADE WAS SPLENDID SUCGESS Fair Crowd, Despite Cold; Good Time and Receipts Better Than Former Balls. The Tenth Annual Masquerade Ball of the Bemidji Fire Department, was given in the city hall New Year’s eve, and the ball proved one of the most successful ever 'given by the department. There was only a fair |crowd, the exceedingly cold weather keeping many away who otherwise would have attended. However, despite the cold, the gross receipts amounted to about $52, which will net a little more than half of what has been formerly realized at any ball given by the department. i The Bemidji orchest(a furnished the music, which was very good. The following are the committees who had charge of the dance: Printing—Earl Geil, ' John Good- man; decorating—Doran, Gustafson; floor—D. D. Miller, Art. Gould, L. Lloyd; costumes, Harry Geil. Art, Gould; examining—Cline; music— Cornwall, Cunningham. The ruling of the postal depart- ment forbids the printing of the winners of prizes, therefore the Pio- neer cannot give this feature of the dance. Bids for Wood. Bids will be received by Indepen dent School District, of Bemidji for 300 cords of green-cut jack-pine and tamarac cord-wood, to be - delivered on school grounds in Bemidji on or before May 1st. 1909. Bids will be open by the School Board at their meeting on January 12th, 1908, at 8 ¥, M. No bids for less than 50 cord lots will be consi- dered. Bids should be addressed to Graham M. Torrance, Clerk, Bemidji, Minn, Barber Shops Close Earlier Commencing with tonight and hereafter, the four local barber shops will close at 11 o’clock instead of midnight as heretofore.- Customers are requested to take notice of tnis change STARTED T0 WHITTLE HIS COMPANION AND IS JAILED August Engelking, While Aboard the North-Bound M. & 1. Passenger Train, Last Night, Was Troublesome.—Ar- rested by Deputy Sheriff Johnson. August Engelking was bmught’to the county jail in this city this morning from Blackduck, having been taken into custody last night by Deputy Sheriff Andrew John-| son, after he (Engelking) had at-| tempted to assault A. Lapsrud with a knife, It appears that Engelking had taken on considerable intoxicating liquor and after the train left Be- midji became very abusive to every- body in the car which he occupied. He finally wound up his boisterous conduct by striking Lansrud and then drawing a knife and attempt- ing to cut him, Engelking was overpowered and taken into the custody of Deputy Sheriff Andrew Johnson, who was on tle train. Engelking was taken off the train at Blackduck and brought to Bemidji this morning and given a hearing on the charge of assault in the second degree. William Burns and family of La- porte were guests at the Hotel Markham last evening, returning to their home this morning. | Additiona' local matter will be found on fourth page. I——' sizes from 4 to 18 years, price from $5 to $!1 Men’s and boys clot coats at Fosston all wool : Men’s $3.00 Men’s $2.50 underwear, a 50 underwear 2 OO underwear l 75 garment ......... e FOr i dus ot ® foriss vis, s s o Men’s $1.50 un- Men’s $1,00 and Men’s heavy double Il derwear, $l 19 $1 25 underwear, 790 breasted fleyeced 390 fOr .o v 10w s sais » (] o A, underwear for...... Johnson&Mur- phv $5.50, $6, Dress garment .. 662¢ on the dollar Men’s Underwear 1 lot of boys’ 25 cent heavy yarn mits for, $6.50, at a pair $4'9 our dress goods direct from the factor same 2s most merchants pay buying at this sale at........ ) each :... ] Men’s flannel hover- chiefsfat, each 1lot of men’s $1,00 and$1.50 shirts at,- 79(3 ' 25 [ Men’s 156¢ handker- [ER INVENTORY 1908 Inventory is over and we start 1909 with a Rous- ing Sale. Come to our /sale and save money---you’ll find many articles, the price on which is m want the room they occupy. I lot of boys’ overcoats, $1.98 Limit 1 to a customer shirts at off 9¢ 1lot of each Men’s $2.00 undgrwear for $1.50 shirts for, 19¢ -1 o 7 | TR each .......... 1 lot of boys’ caps ; 1 lot of men’s for 150 no hose, a each........... s e . pair ........... Men’s unlaundried or Meri- Ioc quality, Shoe Bargains Chcice of any pair of our Our entire stock of Pin= gree $5.00 la- dies’ shoes at, a pair......... Misses for a pair, only Children’s $1.25 felt shoes, at $1.00 pair Goods for their dress goods--con Ladies’ Und I case of ladies’ silver prevent dealers from buying up this lot we limit Dress Goods You can buy any piece of dress goods in the store at 25 per cent discount. y--our regular retail price is about the sider what you save O'Leary & Bowser erely nominal Men’s fur trimmed coats at 75¢ on the dollar from $10.00 to $156.00, at Limit 1 suit to a customer I lot of men’s caps t 29¢ each ... Men’s 4 buckle overshoes, $3 $2 19 at a pair e erwear rey derby ribbed underwear at 18c a garment. To . 2 suits to acustomer. A 180 = -We lined and fur men’s suits worth $5.75 $1.60 felt shoes SLI9 We buy 5 off i i BEMIDJI GIGAR COMPANY ICigars Manufactired Under Direction of: ). Fleckenstein Are Becoming Favorites Here. One of the comparatively new “in- dustries of Bemidji that is prosper- ing and being enlarged at a rate {that is highly satisfactory to the local manager of the company, and | who has been really surprised at the | hearty reception which has been ac- Ecorded the output of his factory. The Pioneer refers to the Bemidji Cigar company, of which J. Flecken- stein is the general manager. This factory has put on the market the following standard - brands of “smokes” which are becoming fam- |ous for their “goodness”” - “Tom: Godfrey,” *‘Queenie,” “Imported Leaf” and “LaZada.” Mr. Flecken- stein reports that sales of these cigars is a general demand for the product of the factory, indicating that the Bemidji Cigar company is putting out excellent brands of cigars. Mr. Fleckenstein, the general manager for the Bemidji Cigar com: pauy, has been actively engaged in the cigar manufacturing business for the past thirty-five years, and he bears the reputation of being one of the very best men in his line in northern Minnesota. Bound Copies of City Charter for $3. " The Pioneer will soon print and bind copies of the Bemidji city charter, bound volumes of which have been greatly desired for some time, and will deliver the books, neatly and substantially bound, to order, for the small sum of $3. A representative of the Piofieer he office and sign for one or more volumes, at the stated price. E Obtaining copies of the charter has been a matter that has worried many people of the city, and how to get them printed has never been taken up. . As stated before, the Pioneer is taking orders for bound volumes of the charter and will de- liver them for $3 per copy. Leave your order early if you de- sire a copy. Tin Wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Stoner were pleas- antly surprised last evening by a large number of their friends, the occasion being the tenth anniversary The evening was spent in playing elaborate lunch was served. Mr. and Mrs. Stoner were married in Dayton, Ohio, ten years ago and about eight years. Both are popular and amona. the most respected citizens in Bemidji, Lutefisk Supper. The Swedish ladies will a lutefisk supper in the Odd Fellows hall Saturday evening, January 2, beginning at 5 o’clock and lasting all evening. The Iladies will also serve cold meats, etc, ’Su‘pper 25 cents, Fveryone is cordially invited to attend. S 3 WINNESOTA ; HISTORICAL DOING A NIGE BUSINESS have been very brisk, and that there . will call on you, or you can call at, . of their marriage, or “tin wedding.” games and telling stories, and an have made their home in Bemidji . serve -