Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, February 3, 1909, Page 1

THE BEMIDJI VOLUME 6. NUMBER 246. BEMIDJI TO GELEBRATE LINGOLN'S GENTENARY One Hundredth Anniversary of Lincoln’s Birthday Will Be Properly Com- memorated Here. The Bemidji veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic are now making the largest preparations in years for the proper observance of the anniversary of Lincoln’s birth- day. Appropriate exercises will be held in the City Hall on the after- noon of February 12th in comme- moration of the centenary of the birth of our martyred president, to which the public, and especially visitors in the city, is cordially invited to attend. The program for the afternoon is made up of the very best talent in Bemidji, as is evinced by the follow- ing notice from the headquarters of the Bemidji Post of the G. A. R.: Headquarters R. H. Carr Post, No.174, G. A. R., Department of Minnesota. The Centenary of the Birth of Abra- ham Lincoln. 1809-1909. Program of exercises in com- memoration of that event to be held at the City Hall, Friday, February 12th, 1909, at 2 p. m. Song—"Battle Hymn of the Re- public” . Audience .Comrade T. ]J. Martin ..Mrs. Maude Smythe “Early Life of Lincoln” Mrs. I. Peart ........................... Emel Engels “Lincoln, the Emancipator” ....................... C. W. Scrutchin { McElroy helping the Indian along Prof. A. P. Ritchie|" Violin Solo........ Miss Leila Stanton “Oh, Why Should the Spirit of Mortal Be Proud”...Elmer Hilliard “My Old Kentucky Home” «o..Quartet meoln s Gettysburg Address" and “Bixby Letters” .Rev. J. H. Deniston meoln. the President” ................ Judge C. W. Stanton Closing Remarks....Comrade Martin Song—"*America”, Audience Benediction...... Rev. J. H. Deniston H. W. Bailey, Commander. J. M. Fuller, Adjutant. ““Hunched” Out of Town. George Bingo, an Indian, was arraigned yesterday before Judge Bailey in the municipal court on the charge of borrowing an overcoat from an cld man and “soaking” it to a local restaurant-keeper for a 20- cent lunch. Bingo was fined $25 and costs or thirty days in the county jail but, as he appeared too willing to recline m the county ‘‘bastile,” he was “hunched” out of town, big “Jack” towards Cass Lake with his trusty boot. Important Elk Meeting Tonight. Bemidji Lodge, 1052, B. P. O. E,, will hold an important meeting at their hall this evening. ' There are four or five initiations in order. A social session will be held after the regular business is disposed of and the five Monetas, from the Brinkman Family Theater, will be an entertaining attraction. Enjoyed a Sleigh Ride. About thirty ladies of this city enjoyed a sleigh ride Mon- day evening after which an excellent lunch was served to them at the Song—"Rally Round the Flag, Boys”. ..School Children Odd Fellows hall. The ladies report | DATLY PIONEER. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, WEDNESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 3, 1909, JOINT COMMITTEE MAY MAKE JUNKET OF NORTH Providing Appropriations for Expense of Trip are Not Objected to in the House. St. Paul, Minn., Feb. 2.—5:30 p. m.—(Special to Pioneer.)—At~ a meeting of the Normal School Com- mittee of the Senate held this after- noon, arguments were presented by Professor Hay of Thief River Falls, E. E. McDonald of Bemidji, and Professor A. P. Ritchie, also of Bemidji, in favor of the Clague (Hinds) bill, known as the general bill, for the location of the sixth normal school. The committee decided unanimously in favor of the school, but took no action in report- ing the bill. The senate committee decided to hold a joint meeting with the house normal school committee and favored the appointment of a committee, the members of which will be taken jointly from the senate and house normal school committees, five from the house committee and four from the senate committee, for the pur- pose of making a junket to the different towns (including Cass Lake) which are aspirants for the location of the school. This committee (the house and senate committee) will probably get together tomorrow, and it is more than likely that the junket will be taken before the end of the present week provided something does happen in the meantime to prevent the appropriation of funds to pay the expenses of the committee—or some other impediment arises. Do it now! Select your valentine post cards from the Pioneer stock. a very delightful ride. Local News on Last Page. hardware. S —_———— PECIAL IARDWARE SALE For the next few weeks we are going to offer all our shelf and heavy hardware at a special discount, and invite the public to call at the store and look over our wonderful bargains. This is the Consumers’ Opporntunity We have an excellent line of Graniteware, Boil- ers, Sleds for boys and girls, Carving Sets, Car- penter’s Tools and Instruments, Rotary Washers, Cutlery, Builders’ Hardware, all kinds of Building Paper, Radiator Bronze, Lion Brand Paints. SEE OUR DAVIS SEWING MACHINE It is a machine that would look well in any home. We make a special offer to our customers on this ma- chine, as well as our large line of shelf and heavy JERRARD & COVINGTON 320 MINNESOTA AVENUE Kalsomine, In fact we have a complete line of hardware, and at prices cheaper than they can be bought elsewhere. Brushes, Court at Infernational Falls. International Falls, Feb. 3.— (Special to Pioneer.)—Thé Koochi- ching county term of court will con- vene at this place Tuésday, February 9th, It is thought that the term will last at least two weeks, as there are a large number of civil cases and a few criminal cases on’ the calendar to be disposed of at that time. At this writing, it is not known whether Judge McClenahan or Judge Wright will preside on the bench. Mask Carnival at the Rink. At the request of a great number of Bemidji people, Manager Wyler, of the' skating rink, has decided to hold a mask carnival at the Coliseum on Friday of this week. The costumes, which have been secured for the Eagles’ dance on Thursday night, will be held over for use Friday evening. Arrested at Detroit. Deputy Sheriff Chris Olson re- turned to the city last evening from Detroit, Minn., with Jake Segar in custody. - Segar is wanted for agsault in the third degree, being charged with assaulting a man sey- eral months ago in ‘the Town of Shotley. Comrades Attention ! All members of R, H. Carr Post, No. 174 G. A. R,, are requested to be present at the regular meeting of the Post, Saturday February 6th, 1909,at 2 p. m. - —H. W. Bailey, Commander. HOUSE HAS HEARING ON THE THIRD JUBGE BILL — Influential Men of the House Censure Bemidji People Who'Are Oppos- ing Bill. St. Paul, Feb. 3.—(Special.to Pio- neer.)—The Fergusen bill to provide a third judge for the Fifteenth Judicial District was taken up in the house this afternoon. Elmer Kling of Little Falls moved that the committee recommend the pas- sage of the bill. Kling supported the motion with an eloquent speech in favor of allowing the third judge, | and- read letters from Judge Mc- Clenahan and many attorneys throughout the district, showing that litigation was far behind and proved conclusively that there was need for a third judge in the district. Frank White of Elk River and W. I Nolan of Grand Meadows asked that progress be reported on the bill but that it be not reported for pass- age today; that a few days would not hurt the bill and that they were not prepared and would not like to to be forced today to vote on the measure, L. H. Johnson, ex-speaker of the House, supported Kling with a strong Speech showing the develop- ment of Northern Minnesota and the undoubted necessity of a third judge. Dower of Wadena and Hinds of Hubbard stated that they would be compelled o vote against the bill if it was brought up for recommenda- tions today; that they had letters from Wadena and Park Rapids ask- ing them to vote against the bill. Kling claims that uninterested par- ties were trying to work politics in opposition to the bill, and stated that politics should not enter into the consideration of the measure. . Elmer Adams of Fergus Falls also spoke, and suggested that the state judicial district be re-districted so that the work could be handled better. Kling finally agreed on the report of progress on the bill. While it was decided not to report the ‘bill for passage today it is almost the unanimous opinion that the bill will be passed within the next week or ten days, and the Fifteenth Judicial District will be given an additional judge. Bemidji parties who wrote letters to the members of the legislature were quite severely censpred for their uncalledfor action. “—A. G. Rutledge. FORTY CENTS PER MONTH MAY GHANGE GAME LAWS IN REGARD TO MOOSE Representative Opsahl Introduces Bill Allowing the Killing of Cow Moose in Season. St. Paul, Feb. 3.—(Special to Pibneer.)—Representafiva Opsahl would amend the game law, so that the “male antlered” portion of the lnw relating to moose will be elimi- nated and those in pursuit of big game would be allowed to kill one moose, either bull or cow. The bill, if passed, would take the pro- tection from the female moose, as the law now in force prohibits the killing of cow moose. The Bill. “A bill for an act to amend section 33 Revised Laws of the State of Minnesota for 1905, Relating to Game and Fish. “Be it enacted by the legislature of the State of Minnesota: “Section (1). That section thirty- three (33) of the revised laws of the state of Minnesota for 1905 be and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: “No person shall hunt, catch, take, kill, ship, convey or caused to be shipped or transported by com- mon or private carrier, to any per- son, either within or without the state, or purchase, expose for sale, have in possession or under control at any time, any elk, moose, caribou, deer or fawn, or any part thereof, including the hides and horns, ex- cept as hereinafter provided: “Provided that deer may be killed between November 10th and Novem- ber 30th of the same year; and any deer ot any part thereof may be had in possession by any person during ‘| the same time, but no person shall | « kill or have in possession during said time more - than ‘two (2) deer or parts thereof; and provided further that any person who is lawfully in possession of any deer, or any part thereof, may ship or cause to be shipped in the manner provided for by this chapter, but not otherwise; and further provided, “That moose may be killed between November tenth (10) and November thirtieth (30) of the same year, and any such moose or part person during the time aforesaid, but no person shall kill or have in possession during said time more than one (1) moose, or part thereof, and provided further that when any deer or moose or any part thereof, are lawfully in the possession of any person as provided in this chapter, such person may continue in posses- sion of same for five (5) days after the time herein limited for killing said animals.” - —A. G. Rutledge. Episcopal Ladies. The Ladies’ Guild of the Episco- pal church will meet with Mrs. A. A. Melges, Eighth street and Min- nesota avenue, Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Business of import- ance. to attend. JOiE RILEY OF CASS LAKE WAS BOUND OVER| Stole $40 from a Companion and Was too Free With it.—Convicted in Justice Court. Cass Lake, Feb. 3.—(Special to Pioneer.)—John Riley, who was arrested Sunday, charged with robbing a lumberjack of $40.00, was given a hearing before Judge Cum- mings yesterday and found guilty of the crime accused. The prisoner was bound over to the grand jury and being unable to furnish bail, he was taken to the county jail at Walker to await the next term of coutt. ‘When first arrested, Riley denied taking the money but after several; witnesses testified that the prisoner was seen by them shaking dice for five dollars a throw and othérwise blowing”” money very recklessly, he changed his mind and claimed that he found the money on the floor. The evidence against the man was | conclusive and left little doubt as to his guilt. s Riley. has always born a good repuiation around here and this act of his came as a surprise to his many acquaintances. Additional local matter will be found on last page. thereof may be in possession by any| - All members are requested ! MOST OF COUNTY POOR REMOVED FROM FARM Some Townships Slow in Removing Their Poor.—Supt. Phillippi Re- . mains Until March 9th. — . Beltrami county is slowly regulat- ing itself to the adoption of the township systsm of caring for its poor, which was voted for .at the election last November and went into effect January 1st, 1909. Inaninterview yesterdayafternoon with J. M. Phillippi, superintendent of the county poor farm, he said that seven of the eight poor people from Bemidji were removed Monday from the farm to the home of Mrs. L. F. Kuott of this city, who has con- .tracted for. their care until March 1st, when the new city council will have charge of their disposal. Blackduck township, which has one case, has also made arrangements with Mrs., Knpott for the boarding and rooming of that person. Bemidji’s remaining man at the county poor farm has taberculosis and is unable to be moved until the city has a pest house to prop- erly care for the patient. The village of Blackduck has three people and Grant Valley township, one, at the county poor farm. Mr. Phillippi has not been instructed yet what to do with the remaining four cases. Mrs. Mary A. Hyde, who has been at the farm since 1902, was removed yesterday to the home of John Thoreen in Lammers town- ship. The board of county commis- sioners does not meet again until March 9th and, as the county is personally charged to him, Mr. Phillippi will be unable to get re- leased from the custody of the prop- perty until that meeting, although the superintendents term of contract ended February 1st. Mr. Phillippi will remain at the farm and care for the stock and remaining poor for five weeks longer. When asked as to what he would do after he was relieved of the custodianship of the poor farm, Mr. Phillippi stated that he was not yet prepared -to say, but that he would ' probably make his home in Bemidji. ight 1908 . The Hou, of Kuppeaheimer w Good Clothes; Nothing Else Clothing House This store is known as a high-quality store; we never have any other kind of merchandise to sell, at any time or at any price; and you know it, or ought to - by this time. We're selling now broken lots of inter suits and overcoats---the clean-up of our season---at prices below the the wholesale figure. There never was such an oppor- tunity to buy good clothes as now and here. ‘Sale of Fine Suits at $8.88 You'll find black and blue fabrics, and fancy worsteds, hard and soft woven goods, $32 $20 $18 and $15 values at. .., . worth your netice. will see; and the choice of fabrics. $18 and $15 values at.. Sale of Fine Overcoats at $8.88 There’s not an item among ‘them that isn’t well ‘Every good style is shown, as you ' $22, $20 $8 88 $8 88 M\N\‘E”“w wis soC\‘}L :