Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, February 8, 1909, Page 4

| | i & | POLITICAL ANNOUNGEMENTS Candidate for Mayor. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for mayor of the City of Bemidji, to be voted on at the gen- eral election, February 16, 1909. If elected, I will conduct the affairs of the city along conservative lines for the best welfare of our grow- ing city. William McCuaig. Cand date for City Clerk. I hereby announce myself asa candidate for city clerk, to be voted for at the election, to be held Tues- day, February 16, 1909. If elected, I will conduct the affairs of the officein a good and business-like manner. I will have regular office hours, at which time the public will be accommodated by the show= ing of the records or giving of general information, as they may ask. If elected, the affairs of the city will be kept up-to-date, and in a good business-like manner. T. Beaudette. Candidate for Municipal Judge. I hereby announce myself asa .candidate for Judge of the Munici- pal court to be voted for at the city election to be held February 16th., 1909, and ask the support of all voters who believe in a square deal. H. W. Bailey. Candidate for Alderman, First Ward. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for alderman for the first ward at the city election to be held February 16. If elected I shall endeavor to promote all measures, which in my judgement, are for the best interests of the ward and the city at large, along lines of conser- vative business principles. Dr. E. A. Shannon. Alderman, Third Ward. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for alderman from the as alderman for the best interests of the city. I believein development of the city in an economical way and all my services, if elected aldermen, will be on this basts. —1J. Bisiar. Candidate for I{I;;man 4th Ward. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for alderman for the fourth ward of the city of Bemidji to be voted for at the election Feb. 16. If elected my actions as a council- man will be for the best interest of the fourth ward and the city of Be- midji. M. F. Cunuingham. Candidate for Municipal Judge. ! Mr. Hiram A. Simons hereby announces himself as a candidate for Judge of the Municipal Court, to be voted for at the election to be held on Tuesday, February 16th, 1909. Mr. Simons was born and raised in the State of Minnesota and has resided in this section of the coun- try for six years last passed, and in Bemidji since December. 1st, 1904, He has been actively engaged in the practice of the law in California and Minnesota for more than twenty years and in every way is qualified and fitted for the position, and therefore feels justified in asking the support of his fellow citizens at the coming election. - ‘“Rapids” High Wins Two Games. Cass Lake, Feb. 8.—(Special to Pioneer.)—The Grand Rapids and Cass Lake high school basketball teams, boys and girls, met in the local high school gymnasium Satur- day evening in two of the most exciting games ever played at this place. Both of the Grand Rapids teams were victorious and their victory was well merited. They outplaved the locals at all stages of the game. Their speed and team work were especially the cause of the vic- tory. Although thelocals played an excellent game, their size and inex- perience in comparison with the visitors prevented a possible victory. The score of the boys’ game was 33 to 7, while the girls’ score was 21 to 6. Valentine post cards at the Pioneer office. ‘Third ward ‘and if elected will serve| Calumet Baking Powder t igh-clt Bk Bomds wld a moderate price. 1910 Calendars. ! The Pioneer has added to its large job department a complete line of 1910 calendar samples and merchants and business men of the city and surrounding towns are re quested to save their orders for us V. L. Ellis, who recently pur- chased an interest in the Pioneer, expects to “make” all the northern Minnesota towns in the interests of the paper and the Pioneer solicits of the business men their patronage in this line of work. The Pioneer also carries in stock a large line of office stationery, legal blanks, typewriter ribbons and paper, pencils, etc. The Pioneer job department is the best equipped job plant in north- ern Minnesota. The Pioneer sta- | tionery stock is always complete and the business man who leaves his stationery orders with us never makes a mistake, but is assured of the best of work at reasonable prices. Card Party. The Pythian Sisters will give a card party tomorrow evening, Feb- ruary 9th, in the Masonic hall. Each K. P. and Pythian Sister has the privilege of inviting one couple. —Committee. New England Supper. The Ladies Aid society of the BILL INTRODUCED MAKES IMPORTANT CHANGES Senator Works Introduced Bill Making Treasurers of Independent School Districts Elective. St. Paul, Feb. 8.—(Special to Pio- neer.)—Senator Works has intro- duced a bill in the legislature, which, if adonted, will materially change the conduct of affairs of independent school districts, making the election of the treasurer of an independent school district by yote of the people, the same as the other officials of the board. The bill amends Section 1314 of the Revised Laws. of 1905, and is as follows: % “Section 1314.—School and Treasurers of Independent Districts. The school board of each independent district shall consist of five directors. - At- the first meet- ing of the district,” five directors shall be 'elected, one to hold until August 1 following the next annual meeting, two to - hold until the expiratidn of one year, and two to hold until the expiration of one year, and two to hold until the expiration of two year, from said August 1st, the time which each director shall hold being designated on the ballot. In districts hereto- fore organized, one director shall be elected at the next annual meeting after the passage hereof to hold for three years; and annually thereafter at the annual meeting directors shall be elected as ‘their terms expire. At the first - meeting of a new 'dis- trict a treasurer shall be “elected to hold-until August 1 following ‘the next annual meeting, and thereat and thereafter at the annual ‘meet- ing tor a term of two years. In districts heretofore organized such Boards Methodist church are planning a New England supper and bazaar to be given in the building known as the “City Restaurant” on the even- ing of February 20th. Taken to Hospital. John B. Wilm, editor of the North- ome Record, came in Saturday even- ing with his father on the M. & I freight train and took the latter to the St. Anthony’s hospital in- this city for treatment. Married Last Evening. - Judge of Probate Clark married Andrew Conklin to Miss Lucy Shirk at his office last evening. The newly-married . couple live a few miles from this city. Baptist Sale and Supper. The Baptist ladies are busy pre- paring for a sale and supper to be ready for the public on Tuesday, February 16. Notice of location later. [Eharter City ot Bemidii The Bemidji Pioneer Publishing Co. has been trying to secure in advance the sale of enough copies of the city charter of the to cover the cost of its publication. It has long been the wish of citizens of the city that the Bemidji Pioneer Publishing Co. get out this work. In order to cover the cost of publica- tion an advance sale of at least 100 copies must be made. Therefore if you wish to insure the publication of this work place your order with us at once. Do It Now! treasurer shall be elected at the next annual meeting for the term of two years. “Section 2. That Section 1315 of the Revised Laws of 1905 be amend- ed so as to read, as follows: “Section 1315.—Organization of School Boards of Independent Dis- tricts.—Within ten days after the election of first board in independent districts, and annually thereafter on the first Saturday in- August, or as soon thereaftér as practicable, the board shall meet and organize by choosing a chairman and clerk, who shall hold their office for year, and until their successors are elected and qualified. They may also elect a superintendent, who shall hold office during the pleasure of the board, and shall be ex officio a member of the board, but not entitled to vote therein.” / —A. G. Rutledge. 1909 Diaries. The largest and best line of 1909 diaries ever carried in this part of the state can now be seen at the Pioneer. office. 5 We have made special efforts ot secure the largest assortment ever shown in the northwest. Those who want special kinds should call early and make their selection. Wolf Bounty Issued. County Auditor John Wilmann issued a wolf bounty Saturday to | John. Westlund of the Town of Steenerson for killing a full-grown wolf. PRESIDENT IN FICHT TO STAY Contines Efforts to Stop Anti-Jap Legislation. CONFERS WITH SENATORS “Tells Messrs. Flint of California ano Nixon of Nevada That the Situation Would ' Become Critical if Theit . States Insist on Enacting Objection .~ able Measures—People of Japan Not . Aroused by Events. % 7 Washington, Feb. 8. — President ‘Roosevelt is by no means relaxing his ‘efforts to prevent anti-Japanese'legis Jation in California and Nevada. He had' conferences. with Senators Flint of California and Nixon of Nevada Aand persifsted in his representations tc them that the situation would become ‘critical if their states insisted on leg islation “that. would be insulting, tc the Japanese, who he referred to as acting with dignity under the strain The two senators agreed to continge their efforts to. influence: the legisla tures of their states agafust action of Qv sort_and went away_ from the ‘White House to §end telegrais to the leaders of those bodies, urging post: ponement “for the presont of-any leg- islation. & ¥ “I feel that we ought not to try to resist the strong appeals of the chiet executive,” said Senator Flint. I agree with him that'the time is inop- “portune for legislation and am going to do what I can to belp him in his efforts. “The president is talking in the interest of the nation at large and I am sure that California’s patriotism will care for the nation’s interest be- fore her own.” INDIFFERENCE IN JAPAN Agitation in Pacific States Causes No Excitement. Tokio, Feb. 8.—The passage by the lower house of the Nevada legislature of an anti-Japanese resolution was received here with remarkable indif- ference. The publication of the text of the resolution aroused active re- sentment in the columns of the second rate press. The leading newspapers in commenting on the resolution point- ed out the fact that Nevada was a small state and did not necessarily represent the sentiment of the Amer- ican people. Foreign Minister Komura, in ad- dressing the house of lords, repeated verbatim the speech he made in the diet a few days ago. His remarks caused no discussion. The absence of extended comment on the situation in the Japanese newspapers is believed to be due to the reported action of the California legislature in defeating the Drew anti-alien land bill and also to the resolutions of the New York board of trade and President Roose- velt’s letters and telegrams to Gov- ernor Gillett of California, all of which have been fully reported to the local press. The leading newspapers comment favorably on the present aspect of the situation. The Asahi says that notwithstand- ing many misunderstandings the rela- tions of America and Japan remain unimpaired. The Hochi, one of.the papers which has- most bitterly de- nounced the action of the California legislature, congratulates Japan on the maintenance of good :relations with the United States and says that it would he a matter of deep regret if the action of a minority of the people of California should cripple the com- merefal 'and diplomatic relations of the two countries. Notwithstanding the improved tone of the press it is quite evident that the recent action of the California and Nevada legislatures has created a feeling among commercial men and even in the official element which is calculated to damage the position of the United States with Japan, which forrerly was becoming - steadily stronger. Would Also Include Japanese. Portland, Ore., Feb. 8—Further than the introduction of a resolution in the state senate at Salem memo- rializing congress to extend the pres- ent Chinese exclusion law to include Japanese, Hindus and all other Asi- atics there has been no action taken by the legislature now in session. Eight Executions in One Day. Baton Rouge, La. Feb. 8.—Friday, March 5, will be hangman’'s day in Louisiana, ~ Eight men, the largest number to be executed in one day in the criminal records of the state for many years, will be hanged at that time unless'the executions are stayed. Rev. Dr. Weston Dead. Philadelphia, Feb. 8.—Rev. Dr. Henry Griggs Weston, the veteran president of Crozer Theological sem- inary, died at his home in Upland, near here. He was eighty-nine years of age. Dr. Weston was known as the *grand old man of the Baptist church.” May Override President’s Veto. ‘Washington, Feb. 8.—An attempt will be made-in the house, according to the plans of house leaders, to pass the census bill over the veto of the president, it is said. The action on the veto will not be taken for several days. SKATING. “CHAMPS” MEET Pick of Country’s Fastest Amatours in Races In New York. New York, Feb. 8.—In the St. Nich- olas skating. rink in this city tonight the pick of the country’s amateur gkaters will meet. The events will be the half mile and one mile inter- national championship races and a special one-mile race, Class A, handi- cap limit 100 yards. There will also be a half-mile race for novices. Among the entrants in theraces are Edmund Lamy, the amateur champion; Lot Roe and Fred Robson, considered Canada’s fastest men on the runners; O. Bush of Montreal, one of the speediest skaters in' North America, despite the fact that he is minus an arm; Clarence Granger and Phil Kearney, the local cracks; An- derson and Kaad of Chicago, Fisher of Milwaukee, Ahlroth of Duluth and a lot of others. Veterans OBject to Text Books. New Orleans, Feb. 8—Because one of the text books submitted for use in the schools of Louisiana contains a direction to pupils to write an essay. on Booker T. Washington it is de- clared the book will get into" the. schools only over the vigorous pro- test of the Confederate bodies of this state. ' Hepburn Declares It's a Lie. ‘Washington, Feb. 8.—“It’s a lie and therefore I.don’t care to say anything about it,” replied Representative Hep- burn of Iowa when the report that he ‘had abandoned his contest with W. D. Jamieson, a Democrat, for the seat in congress from the Highth Iowa dis- trict was brought to his attention. Swift’s Daughter Asks Divorce. | Chicago, Feb. 8.—Ruth May Everss, daughter of Gustayus Swift, the ‘mill-| ionaire packer, filed suit for divorce against Ernest H. Eversz in the eir- cuit' court here, -Desertion fs" the charge specified in the bill;-which i8 very brief and formal. Mr. Eversz {s ‘the son of a Lutheran minister. WORLD CRUISE American Battleship Fleet Leaves (ibraltar. REACH HOME ON FEB. 22 Arrival at Hampton Roads Will End Trip of 45,000 Miles, *During Which No Mishap Has Occurred to Any of the Sixteen Monster Vessels Com- prising the Fleet—Glorious Weather Marks Departure From Last Port. Gibraltar, Feb. 8.—With the bands on board playing “Home, Sweet Home,” the fleet of sixteen battleships under Rear Admiral Sperry left Gib- raltar for Hampton Roads on the last lap of its famous around the world cruise of 45,000 miles. The vessels will follow the south- ern route' to Hampton Roads, a dis- tance of 3,600 miles, and about a thou- sand miles off the American coast they will be met and escorted home by the Third squadron of the Atlantic fleet under Rear Admiral Arnold. The weather conditions at the time of departure were glorious. The sky was without a cloud and there was just enough breeze to curl the crests of the sun flooded waves. Nothing could have surpassed the beauty of the marine picture as the American armada weighed anchor from the shadows of the towering rock of Gib- raltar and moved out into the straits. The difficult operation of getting the sixteen huge battleships out of the narrow war basin of the port and un- der way was accomplished with a skill and perfection of maneuvering and detail which won the admiration of ail the foreign naval officers who wit- nessed the proceedings critically from land and sea. For a distance of about twelve miles the fleet stood to the south. Then being clear of the most south- erly point of land snd with nothing but the broad Atlantic between them and home the flagship headed abrupt- ly to the westward and in Indian file the splendid fleet left the ancient pil- lars of Hercules behind and steamed through the straits and out to sea. Trip Began on Dec. 16, 1907. The fleet, composed of sixteen war- ships, is now on the last run of its famous cruise around the world. It left Hampton Roads Dec. 16, 1907, and when it again anchors in that port Feb. 22 it will have been gone one year and sixty-eight days. No accident has marked the progress of the greatest-armed fleet that ever made such a long voyage. The cruise has been in every respect an unquali- fied success. The trip has been watched with the greatest interest by all forelgn pow- ers and wherever the vessels called- =5 HAMILTON 'WATCHES Our stock of Hamilton Watches is large and complete. . ; We also carry ‘a large line of all the cheaper makes of watches. Mail orders receive prompt attention. Prices given on any make or grade of watch upon request. i Ask to see the Bemidji Special, the finest watch } made for the money. Fine and complicated watch repairing, diamond setting, hand engraving. Jewelry re- paired and manufactured. Watch Inspectors M. & l.and B. F. & I. F. Rys. GED. T. BAKER & C0. Located in City Drug Store. 116 Third St. Near the Lake WANTS ONE CENT A WORD. HELP WANTED. WANTED—A young - man with some experience in printing office. A good opportunity for a bright and energetic boy to complete his trade. The American, Blackduck, Minn. WANTED—At once, woman to cook and do general house work. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Reeves, Tenstrike, Minn. WANTED—Good girl for genera housework. Inquire 511 A merica avenue. WANTED—Kitchen girl. E. Brinkman. Mrs. M. South America, Australia, Japan, China, Ceylon, Egypt and the ports of the Mediterranean—the officers and men have been given hearty official and private welcome. The fleet left Hampton Roads un- der Admiral Robley D. Evans, who conducted it as far as San Francisco. Rear Admiral Charles M. Thomas then took command, but he was suc- ceeded May 16 by Rear Admiral Sperry, who brought the vessels home, Rear Admiral Arnold’s Third squad- ron of the Atlantic fleet, consisting of the battleships Maine; Mississippi, New Hampshire and Idaho and the scout cruisers Chester, Birmingham and Salem, will meet Admiral Sperry’s fleet in the Atlantic about a thousand miles from the coast and then, with Admiral Arnold’s ships as an escort, the world touring vessels will proceed towards Hampton Roads, where they will be received by President Roose- velt on Washington’s birthday. GUILD CONDEMNS RAILROAD Stinging Reference Made by Former Governor of Massachusetts. Boston, Feb., 8—Stinging reference to his experience as governor in con- nection with alleged violation of Mas- sachusetts law by the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad is made by former Governor Guild in an art- icle published here. The article says: “The New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad brazenly and delib- erately violated the laws of Massa- chusetts in regard to trolley lines. The individual who was governor at the time was violently abused because he sharply called attention to that violation. It was pleaded by inter- ested parties that innocent investors ‘were injured; that there was no viola- tlon in reality and that.the sorely tried executive had not merely acted without ‘calm deliberation’ but as a mere demagogue. “The railroad commission, the attor- ney general and the supreme court of Massachusetts have since declared that the ‘governor was right.” GOVERNOR BURKE. UPHELD FOR SALE. FOR SALE—Thirty-foot high speed gasoline launch with 12-15 h. p Smalley engine, used only three months and in excellent condition. Cost $600. Will sell for $450. Inquire at this office. FOR SALE—Rubber stamps. The Pioneer will procure any kind of a rubber stamp for you an short notice. _— FOR RENT. Ao reror oo oo eeboe. FOR RENT—Large furnished room down stairs. Call at 419 American Ave. OST and FOUND e tassee i b nc Ao LOST:—Gold locket and - chain. Initials E. G.on locket. - Finder please return to 707, Bemidji, avenue. MISCELLANEOUS. oo oo PUBLIC LIBRARY—Open Tues days, Thursdays and Saturdays 2:30t06 p. m., and Saturday evening 7:30 to 9 p. m.- also. Library in basement of Court House. Mrs. Donald, librarian. S e e TR WANTED—Balsam lath bolts.. Will pay $3.00 per cord for Balsam lath bolts delivered at our mill.. Douglass Lumber Co., Bemidji. At ore D e e p it e Gse PIONEER Court Rules He Has Right to Remove £ Adjutant General, Bismarck, N. D., Feb. 8—The su- preme court has handed down a de- cision in the.Poole case. The court denies both the writ of quo warranto and prohibition, The two decisions confirm General Peake in his office of adjutant general. The military court. martial, so far as the supreme court is concerned, stands and General Poole must submit to its jurisdiction. No formal opinion has yet been pre- pared by the court, but will be within a very few days. 2 _ The decision is a triumph for Gov- ernor Burke at every point. His right to remove his adjutant general is up: held. Poole’s contention is overruled at every‘turn. Peake will remain ad- Jutant general and Poole will have to | stand. courtmartial for disobedience of ordefs and conduct unbecoming & gentleman. ) Delivered to your door every evening Only 40c¢ fiéi ’_filonth .