Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, January 26, 1909, Page 1

MINNESOTA | HISTORICAL ¢ SOGIETY, VOLUME 6. NUMBER 229. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 26, 1909, FORTY CENTS PER MONTH RED LAKE FALLS ENTERS NORMAL SCHOOL CONTEST Location May Be Left to State Normal School Board.—Me- Garry Tries to Create Discord Among the Cities Supporting the Hinds Bill. St. Paul, Minn., Jan. 26. 8:35 a. m.—(Special to Pioneer)—The last move on the part of the McGarry combination to locate the Sixth Normal School at Cass Lake is to attempt to sow seeds of discord among the cities which are support- ing the Hinds bill; which authorizes the establishment of a normal school in northern Minnesota and leaves the location to the State Normal School Board. McGarry and the Cass Lake people attempted to turn Hinds with assertion that the movement back of the Hinds bill was simply to locate the school in Bemidji. McGarry’s plan has failed and Bemidji, Thief River Falls, Warren and Park Rapids will present a solid front at the meeting of the House Normal School Committee which will be held this afternoon. Chairman Gartside has declared that he will not vote to locate any nor- mal school until after he has per- sonally visited the territory covered by aspirants and looked at the proposed sites of the different towns. McGarry has even gone so far as to state that if necessary he will pay his own railroad fare in order to make the visit. Thus has followed another attempt on the part of the Cass Lake. backersito create a sentiment that only Cass Lake and Bemidji should be visited which if occurred in Bemidji, would create disorder with other towns and Bemidji supporters will accede to no such request. It is more than likely that the meeting of the committee will be a stormy one and that no conclusion will be reached to' report out any particular bill, or there is a possi- bility that all measures affecting the proposed school will be reported out without any recommendation. The spectacle of the United States government officials being brought into the fight in behalf of Cass Lake is freely commented on here and considerable wonder is expressed that this action is taken on the part of the Receiver of the Cass Lake Land Office, in the face of the orders of President Roosevelt that government officials keep out of politics. There are other federal office holders who are being made objects of much persuasion to ‘‘get into the game” and it is likely that some active supporters of Cass Lake will be called to account at no distant day. —A. G. Rutledge. St. Paul, 26, 1:57 P. M. (Special to Pioneer.) This morning Red Lake Falls entered the field as a candidate for the location of the sixth state Normal school and has joined forces with Bemidji and other towns favoring the Hind’s general bill. At a meeting held at noon to- day representatives of the general bill agreed to stick together for the Hind’s bill at the committee meet- ing this afternoon and all throughout the fight. St. Paul, Jan. 25—(Special to Pioneer.)—The adjourned hearing on the different bills for the plac- ing of a sixth state normal school, which was continued from last Wednesday, will be held Tuesday afternoon, when an attempt will be made by the members of the com- mittee to “‘get together” and report out some measure, favorably, or in case a decisive stand is not taken in favor of any particular measure to report out the bill without recom- mendation. Representative P. H. McGarry of Walker, who has spent the last two months in St. Paul wholly in the interest of the village of Cass Lake for the new normal, had matters pretty thoroughly tied up prior to the hearing of last week, and there is little doubt that if the supporters of Bemidji, Thief River Falls, War- ren and Park Rapids had continued to insist on the particular measure for its town, Cass Lake would have won out. Bemidji took the initia- tive in proposing the united support of all towns that were applicants for the Hinds ‘“general bill,” which proposed the school and leaves the location to the state normal shhool board. Cass Lake was asked to join in this “general” measure, the fairness of which appealed to all other towns, but McGarry ‘‘shied” at the proposition, claiming he had the legislature “‘Sowed” up in his inside pocket, even declaring that ten of the twelve members of the house committee on normal schools were for Cass Lake, and he would entertain no proposition. The vote in the committee on the Cass Lake proposition showed that the Walker man had reckoned sever- al “shy” of his boasted support and but for the absence of one member of the committee there is belief that recommended by the committee for passage. Representative Gartside, who is chairman of the house committee on normal schools afterwards stated that the committee came very nearly reporting out all bills, without recom- mendation, so vehement was Mc- Garry in insisting on his measure. McGarry’s attitude - is losing friends for the Cass Lake proposition and there is a general suspicion that be realizes that Cass Lake stands no earthly show, if the matter is left to any fair board to determine. The representatives for Bemidji are making many friends for north- ern Minnesota, and by their fairness and energetic actions are fast knock- ing down the well-laid plans of Mc- Garry, who has been very ably assisted by G. G. Hartly of Duluth, the owner of the Cass Lake town- site, and his henchmen in the legis- lature. It is believad that several sur- prises will be sprung on the Cass Lake supporter in the meeting of the committee, Tuesday afternoon, as more information has been given out relative to the Bemidji combina- tion with other towns, embracing practically all the territory that would be covered by the proposed school. The fact that Cass Lake would stand an equal show with the other towns, should the Hinds bill be passed, “makes the “whole hog or none” attitude of our neighbors to the east stand out all the more prominently. —A G. Rutledge. Alleged Horse Thief Arrested. 10 o’clock tomorrow morning in the Sheriff Hazen of this city went|office of M. G. Slocum, justice of the to Blackduck Saturday and arrested Tony Weber on a charge of horse- stealing, returning to ‘the city on the M. & I. freight train Saturday evening, Weber is charged with stedling a horse, harness and rig belonging to a farmer named Jacob Weiss, peace. Fire Meeting Tuesday Eve. Regular meeting of the Bemidji Fire department will be held in the city ball Tuesday evening, January 26, at 8 o’clock. All members are ordered to be present as there will be company election of officers and who lives three and one-half miles|all firemen that do not make their west of Bemidji, about the 20th of | assignment will not receive the last November, Weiss bad left the horse in front of 8chmidt & Hazen’s meat mdrket. Weber will be given a hearing at alarm money. Earl Geil, Chief. Additiona' local matter will be found on fourth page. the Hines bill would have been| Exchanged Overcoats. Will the party who took my overcoat by mistake from the Nor- wegian Lutheran church = Sunday evening bring same to the Bemidji Tailoring Co. and receive his coat in exchange? Pythian Sisters Meet Tonight. Tne Pinehurst. Temple of ‘the Pythian Sisters will meet at 8 o’clock this evening at the Masonic hall. All members are requested to be present. BRINKMAN HOME AGAIN. SHOW BETTER THAN EVER Will Soon Be Among Best in Northwest. —Contemplating Vast Improve- ments.—Good Pregrams. .F. E. Brinkman, proprietor of the Brinkman Family Theater of this city, returned from West Baden Springs, Ind., Chicago and other points in the middle west where he spent about three weeks for the benefit of his health and incidently “posting up” on the latest methods of conducting a modern theater such as he has in thiscity. He con- templates several vast improvements in the near future for his already excellent theatrical establishment which will class it among the best in the northwest. Mr. Brinkman caters to the best patronage of the city “and devotes his entire time and attention to the preparatonis of programs which will please the most skeptical. His vaudeville acts are of the best that can be obtained and the moving picture part of the programs, con- sisting of the latest and best pro- ductions in stirring, dramatic, sen- sational, comic, pathetic, magi¢’ and spectacular film features, are inter- esting in the extreme. This place of amusement is strictly moral and high class in every respect and justly deserving of the excellent patronage it is receiving daily. l DOINGS OF GITY COUNGIL AT MEETING LAST NIGHT Cnmmoreiilf I:‘}mlmenl Company of Duluth Would Buy Water Bonds in the Amgunt of $50,000. — G. A. Elder, of the Commercial Investment company of Duluth, meant - business when he offered a week ago to'bry the $50,000 issue of city water bonds, which had been refused by the successful bidder,; C. H. Coffin of Chicago. A letter en- closing a $500 check made payable to Earl Geil, city treasurer, was read at the council meeting last evening from the Commercial Investment company which called for the de- livery to that company of $50,000 water bonds dated September 1st, 1908, upon ',the payment of $10,000 down and $10,000 each thirty days thereafter, t;»r any portion of the whole amount which the council might need, until the entire sum was faid. i Ordinance sumber 38, relative to the - sale of the $50,000 water bonds to the Commercial Investment com- pany, was given its first reading. City Attorney Gibbons was instruct- ed to write to the Duluth company and tell them that the bonds are not to be delivered until the whole amount of' $50,000 is paid over to the city. Ordinance number 37, providing. for the isswance of $50,000 water bonds, tobe voted upon at the city election, February 16th, was given its third reading and passed, in order that the -council might go ahead with the issuance of these bonds in case, for some unknown reason, the :deal with the Duluth company should - fall through.. “ City -Atforney Gibbons ™~ recom- mended the payment of the judge- ment of $124.30 secured by the Blackduck Employment- company against the City of Bemidji to re- cover the amount paid for a second license and the costs of the action. The city clerk was instructed to draw a warrant in favor of Anderson & Johnson for the amount of the judgement. W. G. Schroeder ' presented a judgement of $50 and costs secured by Otto Dandell against the city for injuries received about a year ago. A warrant was ordered drawn in Mr. Schroeder’s favor for $21.19. The report of the municipal court for the week ending Jan. 25th, and showing $15 paid into the city treasury as fines collected was accept- ed and placed on file. A letter was read from J. F. Mc- Carthy, the Minneapolis well man, asking whether the city needed any more work done on the city well as he wished to remove the machinery. Superintendent Miller, of the water works, reported that all flow of sand had stopped in the pumps and that there is now a larger stream of water from the pumps than before they were repaired. When asked in regard to the spreading of the sewer assessments by the county auditor over a period of five. years instead of - one year, Mr. Gibbons stated that he ex- pected to serve papers on the county auditor this evening compelling the latter to spread the assessments as desired, A letter was read from F. S, Lycan of the Markham hotel stat- ing that his water meter had twice been out of order in 1908, and that the readings of the meter show a usage of 300 barrels of water per day, which he declared was im- possible in a hotel of that size. He requested that the council appoint a committee to investigate his plant. Alderman: Johnson, Plumber Doran and City Engineer Stoner were ap- pointed a committee to make a test of the Markham meter and report at the next meeting. An injunction was read from Abe. Wyler, compelling the city to Tre- frain from - cutting - off the water from his saloon. The injunction was referred to the city attorney. Several of those present stated that the water trouble with: Mr. Wyler was not the latter’s fault but was due to the owrer of the property who should have paid the bill. values at....: at $8.88. AT 69c and $1 50. - $1.50. AT 69¢c fine fur inband winter caps, six styles; they’re worth $1.00 AT all the odd lot underwear 69 from the best lines of $1.00 - c and $1.25 grades. : Lion shir{s, all this season’s best patterns; worth $1.00 and Clot Z hing House GOOD CLOTHES Never Went at Such Prices MOST EXTRAORDINARY MEASURE We’ve Ever Taken to ‘clear Stocks Here are Kersey, Frieze, Chevion and fancy effect $8.88 Overcoats, Raincoats, medium and light weight Wors- ted and Cheviot Suits that have been the main features of our finest lines---practically half our entire stock--- and some of the most desirable v qualities; $15, $18, $20, and $22 $8 88 [ | The sizes embrace everything from 33 to. 48. There isn’t a style that you can think of that isn’t here; pat- terns in widest range; cloths that will keep “their shape until the last thread is worn out. Because they’re sur- plus and broken lots you've $15,18, $20.and $22 values AT men’s trousers, $2 50materials, all sizes; . $3.50, $4.00- and $4.50. AT Boy’s suits; all- styles, $2 65broken sizes; worth up to Walk-over shoes, dull and AT | $2" 8 5 ‘vivr::tsh l&it-gs r, very stylish; all wool worth STEENERSON ADDRESSES THE NATIONAL GUARD Yolunteer Soldiers of District of Columbia Hold National ‘Winter Gathering.—The Affair the Greatest to Occur " in Military Circles This Year. Regarding the annual military gathering which is annually held at Washington, D.C., and at which the chief speaker of the evening was Congressman Halvor - Steenerson, the Washington Post - had -the fol- Jowing article: With the Brigade Band playing martial music, in a drill hall gaily decorated ~ with the flags of -all nations, and in the presence of a thousand or more representatives from the army, navy and militia of deighboring States, and civilians of the District, service medals and prizes won in' recent’ competitions by members of the National Guard of the District of Columbia were awarded last night in the Center Market Armory. The affair was the greatest one which will vccur in militia circles this year. A larger and more representative ‘gathering has never attended a like occasion at the armory. Representative Halvor Steenerson, chairman of the militia committee, one of the District guard’s staunch- est friends, made the address of the evening and awarded the prizes and insignia. tothe guards- men. Gen. Elliot, commander of the United States marine corps, also made a brief address, in which he spoke of the changes which have occurred in military circles during the last half century along the line of schooling fighting men. - Every guardsman wore full'dress uniform, and ‘the impression thus made upon the representatives pres- ent was said to have been great. Brig. Gen. George H. Harries, commanding the militia, in ‘intro- ducing Representative Steenerson, spoke of him as being a _lasting friend not only to the local guard, but to militia in general. - Repre- sentative Steenerson, in his address, declared that in his opinion, no better way of arousing enthusiasm and keeping it ata desired height can be had than that of organized militias. “I am one of those who believe that the interésts of the people as a whole for the United States and its government cannot be better sub- served than through such organiza- tions. I am also forced to admit that it is my belief that the people of the country do not take the interest in the militias that they should: It is undoubtedly true, although a time-worn expression, that to be prepared for war is the surest guarantee of peace. The people of this country have always held to this maxim, and always will, as is evidenced by the large sums annually appropriated from " their Treasury for the maintenance of not only the army and navy, but of the militias. The defense of the coun- try depends upon the people. The militias are composed of men from every phase of social life, and are thus representative organizations. Therefore, to have a high-grade militia organization is to keep the interest of the people at a high pitch in this defensive work. “This event tonight signalizes one particular feature of this pre- paration for the defense of the coun- try. Medals and badges are to be awarded to guardsmen found to be efficient in the art of shooting. We recognize that gunnery is not the same today as it used to be. The effort in securing skill requires more time, attention and labor than was once the case. When one of these prizes have been won for a high standard of marksmanship,” the holder has a right to look upon it as a badge of honor. “You men compose the national guard of the District of Columbia. You are located at the Nation’s Capi- tal, and therefore the Capital depends upon you for support in emergency cases. Your position is more respon- sible and more important than that - held by any militia in this country. And I may say that what courses you pursue influences the militia organizations throughout the United States. “I want you to feel that while the District has no representative in Congress, we, the representatives of the people, are watching your work. The friends of the guard at the Capi- tol are endeavoring to inculcate in the minds of the others who are not familiar with this class of work the necessity of interesting themselves in this department of miltary defense. ‘There'is-a/growidg sense of appre- cation among the members of Con- gress toward not only the District ‘militia; but militias in general.” ‘Following'the address; the names of the various winners in the several rifle contests were tead by Lieut. Col. Samuel E. Smiley, adjustant general of the guard. . Each guards- man stepped forward as his name was called, and Representative Steenerson presented him with the prize to which he was entitled. More than 500 such prizes and nsignia were awarded. The entire brigade staff was present and assissted Gen. Harries, Col. Smiley, and Representative Steenerson in' their work. Col. Urell and Col. Ourand, of the Second and First Infantries, respectively, personally complimented the men on their work of the past year. Lieut. Col. Luther H. Reichelderfer, First Intantry, had command of the var- ious teams and companies during the evening. Company M. Second Infantry, was detailed for guard duty during the ceremonies. “Probably the best pleassd officer of the guard present last night was _ Maj. James E. Bell, inspector gen- eral of rifle practice, who had given so much of his time in teaching the guardsmen te do target work on the Congress Heights range and in the ‘gallary at the armory. Maj. Bell said, at the conclusion of the ceremonies, that last night’s affair was the most successful one in the history of the guard. Lucken Waived Examination. “C. L. Lucken, who was arrested recently for securing $324 from Gill Brothers of this city ona check, forged upon the logging firm of Ross & Ross, was arraigned yesterday be- fore Justice Slocum and waived examination, being held over to the grand jury at the next term of 'the district court. Luken is also charged with hav- ing forged two other checks for large amounts upon people at Kelli- her but all parties secured most “of the money obtained from them. It is understood that Lucken will plead guilty as soon as the district court convenes for this county. - ‘ John Goodman of this city went to ' Kelliher ' last evening to look K is drug store at that place and ned on this morning’s train: 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 Pioneer will call on you, or you can call at he office and sign for one or more volumes, at the stated price. 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- -Local News on Last Page. . ey