Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, April 19, 1909, Page 4

i Calume‘f Baking Powder . The ouly high-class Baking Powder sold at a moderate price. IMPROVEMENT LEAGUE IS WORKING FOR GOOD OF ALL Continued from First Page the rear of sanitary conditions. “Get the bura- ing habit,” concluded the speaker. Mrs. W, H. Vye read a very in- teresting paper on the very desirable results that were bound to ensue if the present plans of the improve- ment league are adhered to, and predicted the general improvement in the looks of the city three years hence. The rubbish would all be burned daily as it was taken from the kitchen. The park would be cov- ered with green grass, nice beds of flowers, etc., and there would be many boat houses along the lake shore, ‘“‘spick and span” in their spotless appearance. Old fences would be covered with vines, and in many instances completely hidden by plants and shrubs. Diamond Point would be cleaned and made a pretty place where tired women and children who walk along the boulevard to the terminus of the promenade may rest. The beautifying of a city adds greatly to its attractiveness, accord- ing to the speaker. Any lady who sees clean and beautiful streets will at once become a “booster” for that community—such as Bemidji will be when the plans of the league are fulfilled. Another desirable feature would be the attention given | to the waiting rooms at the differ-| ent depots, making the places more clean and acceptable to the traveling public, Mrs. Vye gave it as her-opinion that an automobile drive would at to distant day be constructed along the shore around Lake Bemidji, | which would be lighted by electricity. Mrs. Neal stated that better con- ditions of vacant lots are desired ;lnear the depots, which should be ;cleared of unsighly rubbish thrown | there by eating houses and saloons. { She also admonished the ladies to make their homes more cheerful like by planting more flowers. It was decided to name a commit- tee in the different wards to carry on the work, and Mrs. Neal named the flollowing: First Ward—Mrs. W. H. Vye, yards and makes un- { Mrs. P. J. Russell, Mrs. C. G. John- son, Second Ward—Mrs. A. E. Witting, Mrs. A. A. Melges, Mrs. J. VanPelt. Third Ward—Mrs. W. A. McDon- ald, Mrs. J. C. Parker, Mrs. T. J. Burke, Mrs. George Rhea. Fourth Ward—Mrs. C. J. Pryor, Mrs. F. S. Lycan, Mrs. G. McTag- gart and Mrs. Brownlee of Mill Park. A general discussion of what trees were the best to plant in this com- munity resulted in the majority favoring lindens, basswoods and elms. Prof. A. P. Ritchie expressed the opinion that a special arbor and clean-up day should be inaugur- ated, and Mrs, Neal stated that the mayor would be requested to set aside a day for the immediate future, It was announced at the meeting that everybody in the city is gen- erally invited to join the league and lend assistance in securing the desired end wished for, beautifying the city. Mrs. Arnold will register names of members as desired. Mayor Pogue was called to Bag- ley Saturday afternoon and could not attend the meeting, otherwise he would have been present. The mayor however, states that he is in hearty sympathy with the movement inaugurated by the. ladies and will aid and co-operate in every way possible. DOINGS AMONG BEMIDJI'S GOUNTRY NEIGHBORS Live Correspondents of the Pioneer Write the News from Their Localities. Moose Creek. April zo. Mrs. Cole and children and Mrs. Conda went to Farris to visit with relatives, R. W. Rulsen, who'is hauling logs for Mr. Brown, will complete his work this week. Mr, and Mrs. Brown, settlers in Moose Creek went to Kelliher where Mrs Brown was to receive medical trertment. Kelliher not having a physician, one from Blackduck was called to attend her. Mrs, Brown is now feeling better. H Clementson. April 19. Christ Eidom was a Baudette visitor Friday. Thomas Thompson has been on the sick list this week. Jonas Erickson, one of the pros- perous farmers hereabouts was a business visitor here last week. Samuel Heagey, a sawyer in Williams’ mill, stepped on a spike last Thursday. The injucy to his foot is painful but not serious, Walter D. Colburn, manager of the <‘east-branch” drive for the Shevlin-Mathieu Lumber com- pany, arrived here Wednesday evening and left T'hursday morn- ing for Spooner. The Ladies Aid Society met last Thursday at the home of Mrs. Christ Eidom. The meeting was well attended. The Society will be entertained next week at the home of Mrs. Ole Clementson, | We noticed a very thoughttul expression on the face of Thomas Cobey when-he passed through | Clementson last week with a load | of planed Jumber and another load of furniture and household goods. Floyd Minton Succumbed. F_loyd Minton of this city, who has been confined to his bed with Brights disease during the last few weeks, died yesterday afternoon at the home of his parents, 823 Irvin avenue. Mr, Minton had been suffering with the disease for five years and his demise was not unexpected. He was 32 years old at the time of his death and was] unmarried. Mr. Minton is survived by a father and mother and one sister at home. Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed as the relatives are waiting for word from a brother of the deceased who is in Michigan. ) Settled Insurance Promptly. Charles H. Bolter of Minneapolis, special agent for the Northwestern National Insurance comany, was in the city yesterday settling the recent ! fire loss of E. Wallace through the company’s local representative, the T. J. Miller Insurance agency. The house and furniture of Mr, Wallace, 2 farmer living near Dr. Blakeslee’s home a short distance | from this city, was burned on April 9th, $500 insurance being carried on the property. MTr. Bolter paid over the full amount of the insurance and Mr. Wallace received the $500 yes- terday. Court Resumes Session Tomorrow. | The present session of the dis- trict court will be resumed tomor- row morning with Judge C. W, Stanton of this city presiding on the bench, | The petit jurors, who were excused March 23rd, will report for duty and work on the civil cases will be taken up, the first {case on the calendar being that of Matilda Akerberg, as administra- trix, vs. F, A. Mayo. The civil list is large and the present ses- sion will probably last several weeks. Launch For Sale. I have'for sale a 20ft. Runabout, | new last season. Good model, re- liable and seaworthy. Motor of the! latest type, and as near self starting{ as it is possible to attain. A bar-| gain for cash. -E. H. Jerrard. Given Away to counters The Northwestern Music' Co. p1ano counti BEMIDJ $5000 Do you want to win a prize by usin our brains? If so, enter fthe‘great ¥ p . by gy itheg .0 ng contest of I, MINN. Given away to counters HOBART M. CABLE. The conditions under which this great counting contest will be held, are as follows: Get Busy and Use Your Brains. Just Count the Dots in the Above Outlined;Piano Fill in this coupon in the lower right hand corner of this ad, and mail it at once. ment, a have on cause it’ out a s except the reason for We want chance to p ber of the dots is known only to the manufacture s, and will be opened at the close of the co We do not know the correct account, hence no favoritism can be shown. EVERYTHING FAIR, SQUARE AND ABOVE BOARD. Each answer will be numbered consecutively as soon as received; and will remain sealed until opened by the judges, Auyone residing in the UTnited States is entitled to one count. is rec:ived from the same party, all but the first will be discarded. at the close of the contest. May 8, 1909. All answers must be written plainly, and the coupon filled in whether you have an organ, square or upright piano, giving name. NO The contest closes No person engaged in one employed by this firm will be allowed to enter this contest. A host of satisfied customers ATTEST TO OUR FAIR AND HONEST DEAL- INGS, who have purchasel piavos from us. We can say beyond successful con- tradiction, that we have the largest piano business in this part of the country. The prices on the lines of pianos we handle are well established, and marked in plain figures, so that “he who runs may read.” So begin your count RIGHT NOW. Don’t wait a minute. or asleep. COUNT! Keep on counting until you are through, then send in the count by first mail. ADDRESS MAIL TO CONTEST DEPARTMENT, THE NORTHWESTERN MUSIC CO. BEMIDJI, MINN, 314 MINN. AVE. PHONE 143 Name ....ooovinnniiiiiiinrersneoniansine Whether awake LT R T S e s v S B A Upright........ Square......... Organ. ....... Name of Instrument......................... Bemidji THE PRIZES TO BE AWARDED Range in value from $75.00 to $400.00 in order of merit until the grand total of $5000 has been exhausted. The Hobart M. Cable Piano is a strictly high grade instru- The prizes are to be given away absolutely FREE, with- your part, Remember, it costs nothing to try, prizes is as follows: We are headquarters for everything good in pianos and musical goods. ably known throughout Northern Minne- sota as dealers in pianos of but one qual- ity, and that the best that mouey can buy, and we want everyone who is in- tending to purchase a piano to call at our warerooms, at Bemidji, Minn., and examine our stock, thus giving us a DO IT NOW. The correct num- closes positively at noon on Saturday, . glving name and address. ——— To the Northwestern Music Co., Bemidji, Ninn. The Number of Dots is. ..................ceues Cut out this Coupon and mail at once nd we want you to e in your home be- s ““Qualty,” ingle obligation on use of your brains. Our distributing these valuable to be thoroughly and favor- rove all we claim. ntest by the judges. TRICKERY When more than one answer Also state the music business, nor any- COUPON Pioneer. Notice to Artesian Well Contractors. Sealed proposals will be received by the City Clerk of the City of Bemidji, Minnesota, until 8 o’clock p- m. of April 1gth, 1909 for the sinking of an artesian well in said City. Well to be finished witha ten.inch casing. Specifications and information as to approximate - depth and character of material to penetrate as judged by present artesian well in use, will be furnished or. appli- bation to City Engineer. Ten per cent ot the amount of the bid must accompany each pro- posal. The City Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids. THOMAS MALOY, M. D, Stoner, City Clerk. City Engineer, FARMERS WILL SUFFER FOR IT Secretary Wilson Discusses Corner in Wheat. LOWER PRICES TO FOLLOW Present Abnormal Values Will Result in Larger Acreage and Next Crop Is Likely to Be Unusually Large. Declares Market Gamblers Caused Present Conditions and the Con sumer Must Pay the Cost. ‘Washington, April 19.—“There is sufficient wheat in the country at nor- mal prices to make bread for the American people up to the time when the new crop comes in,” declared Sec- retary of Agriculture Wilson anent the Chicago wheat corner, “and those who attempt to keep prices up at pres- ent rates expect to get their money out of the common people—the con- sumers.” Secretary Wilson’s statement was made in reply to criticisms of J. A. Patten of Chicago of the crop reports SECRETARY WILSON. of the department of agriculture. Mr. Patten not only discredited the de- partment’s estimate of the wheat crop, but said that the supply of wheat was scarcer than the government’s esti- mates showed. “The reporters of the department of agriculture are farmers living on farms and know, if anybedy knows, and have knowledge, if anybody has knowledge, of the facts,” declared the secretary. “The large majority of wheat has left the hands of the farmers,” con- tinued the secretary. “A fictitious price has been created. The farmers are not beneficiaries of such condi- tions. They will naturally plant more wheat and next year’s crop is likely to be abnormally large, when the gam- blers will not be in the market and mischief will be done by the disturb- ance of the crop system. “In the corner of 1898, when the price of wheat was run up to $1.85, the price was depressed the following year below 80 cents, the result, un- doubtedly, of the upsetting of the equilibrium of normal supply and de- mand.” ‘To show that a scarcity of wheat in | this country is not the cause of the present abnormal increase in the prices Secretary Wilson points out that the amount of wheat produced in the calendar year 1908 was 665,000, 000 bushels, as compared with 634,000, 000 bushels for the crop year 1907, making 31,000,000 bushels more for the last crop year than was found the year previous. CONTINUES TC GO HIGHER Wheat Advances in Price on Chicago Board of Trade. Chicago, April 19.—James A. Pat- ten, leader of the May and July wheat bulls, was not in the market, accord- ing to his own statement, but prices advanced nevertheless. July touched $1.18%;. May closed 1 cent up, at $1.28%. PRACTICALLY MEANS STRIKE Marine Cooks and Stewards Refuse to Work With Nonurion Men. Buiialo, N. Y., April 19.—While not officially declaring a strike J. M. Secord of this city, general secretary of the Marine Cooks and Stewards’ union, has instructed his men not to take employment on any boat on which there are nonunion crews or contract engineers. The cooks and stewards are affiliated with the Lake Seamen’s union and it is not believed that the latter organization can hold off much longer in declaring the strike_officially. The marine firemen o o e i e Have voted a benefit of $3 a week to men called out on tlie various boats. The police have been called on sev- eral times to disperse crowds throw- ing coal at passing boats manned witk nonunion crews. American Ends Life in Paris. Paris, April 19.—William E. Bain- bridge, a special agent of the United States treasury department, who has been attached to the consulate here, committed suicide by shooting. It is believed that Mr. Bainbridge was tem- porarily insane. BEST RUNNERS IN MARATHON Annual Amateur Event at Boston Brings Qut Big Field. Boston, April 19.—Toeing the mark In today’s Boston Marathon race, one of the greatest events of the year on the athletic calendar, will be the fin est feld of amateur runners ever gath- ered in 4merica. They have come here from all parts of the United States to enter in the test of speed and endurance whose winning confers on the victor the blue ribbon of the amateur running world. To give the names of the entries would be to call a roll of well known athletes. Among them are Tewanina, the Indian: Crowley, White, Mellor, Lorz and Carr of New York; Forshaw of St. Louis, Hatch .of Chicago and Shannon of Pittsburg. Bob Fowler of this city will start. An international entry is that of B. J. Nelson of South London, Eng., who hopes to take back to his foggy city the honor of beating the Yankees. Another hopeful entrant is Peter W. Foley, who thinks he can overcome the handicap of his fifty-one years, even when competing against men half his age. The Boston Marathon, run- from Boston to Ashland and return, the fin ish being at the Boston Athletic asso- ciation’s clubhouse, is an annual event MATCH FOR CHESS TITLE Marshall and Capablanca Begin Games for Championship of America. New York, April 19.—Frank J. Mar- shall of Brooklyn, winner of the in- ternational chess tournament in Dus seldorf, Germany, last year, and Jose R. Capablanca, the brilliant young Cu ban player who has been beating some of the best players in the United States, began today a series of games for the championship of America. They will play ten games, which will be open to the public. PATRIOTIC WOMEN BEGIN CONVENTION D. A B Meet to Dedicate Hall and Elect Officers. ‘Washington, April 19.—Crowning with success the work of several years by patriotic women the dedica tion of the Continental hall of the Daughters of the American Revolu- tion was begun today with ceremonies of interest and impressiveness. The officers of the society declare that the opening of its new home constitutes the main feature of the annual con- vention, which also began today, al- though the election of officers has claimed more of the public attention. "The building, which has cost $500,- 000, all raised by the Daughters, was declared open by Mrs. Donald Mec- Lean, the retiring president general of the society. The response to Mrs. MRS. M. T. SCOTT. McLean’s address was made by Vica President Sherman. The hall is a beautiful white building near the Cor- coran Art gallery. In it are housed the library of the Daughters and the museum of relics of the Revolution. There are two leading candidates for the office of president general ot the Daughters of the American Revo- lution. They are Mrs. Matthew T. Scott of Illinois, the so called “admin- istration” candidate, and M:s. W. C. Story of New York, who is favored by those opposed to Mrs. McLean. INTERNATIONAL RIFLE MATCH United States, England and Australia in Small Gun Contest. ‘Washington, April 19.—Under the auspices of the National Rifle associa- tion, whose headquarters are in this city, fifty of the best shots with small rifles in the United States will shoot this week in the three-cornered match between the United States, England and Australia for the indoor cham- plonship of the world. The shooting will take place im various parts of the country. There will be thirty shots per man in strings of five at seventy-five yards. The conditions are liberal, admitting of any position, any rifle of not over .230 caliber and any sights not con- taining glass. The trophy will be held one year by the winning country and then be competed for again. SHOW YOUR COLORS Let it be known which road you_{ravel We bave an exceptional large assortment of Em- blem Jewelry. Buttons, Pins, . Charn ' Rings, It is a pleasure to show these goods Our desigas can be made as elaborate as you desire by the addition of precious stones We make a specialty of combina tion charms. De- signs and esti- mates given. Elk Teeth mounted to order. GEO. T. BAKER & GO, Manufacturing Jewelers City Drug Store Near the Lake WANIS ONE CENT A WORD. HELP WANTED. WANTED—Kitchen girl. Inquire at Lakeshore Hotel. Scandina- vian preferred. WANTED—Chambermaid at the Brinkman hotel. FOR SALE. FOR SALE—Challenge hotel, fur- nished. Reasonable price; easy terms. Inquire A. L. Smith, Bemidji, Minn. FOR SALE. — Good second-hand piano, standard make, in excellent condition. C. J. Pryor. FOR SALE—Household furniture. Parties leaving town. Inquire 504 Minnesota Ave. FOR SALE:—]Jersey cow and calf. Inquire of A. O. Aubolee at the Boat house. FOR RENT. AN A7 NN NN FOR RENT—Large twelve-room house, corner of Bemidji Ave.,and 7th St. Inquire of Bertha Benson, at Pioneer office. FOR RENT—Two furnished rooms. 1nquire of A. D. Moe, 1111 Bel- trami avenue, FOR RENT—Newly furnished rooms: Modern. Call at 520 Bel- trami Avenue. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms. In- quire at 921 Minn. Ave. LOST and FOUND LOST—Two pairs of spectacles. Finder will be paid a reward of $5 by returning the glasses to the Pioneer Office. MISCELLANEOUS. AR~ NN PUBLIC LIBRARY—Open Tues days, Thursdays and Saturdays 2:30to 6 p. m., and Saturday evening 7:30 to 9 p. m. also. Library in basement of Court House. Mrs. Donald, librarian. WANTED—To buy, a second-hand electric piano. Music House. Wanted—A furnished house for the summer. Inquire at Pioneer office. 084257 2375, Solia glass, detachable epriog. JAMES ADAIR PITTSBURG, PA, For Sale at The Pioneer Office Every Stationer_ Should Investigate ! Last Fan tre Genera) Electric they Just placed an. cider 15 now wsed | e leaa. for 33 more. g firms and Bincss mea. A1l who hav frisd the Peorless Molstoner axy T8 ble."” Botal) stationors write for pHoss. i Toa, money Daock U wiated, PEERLESS MOISTENER CO. For Sale at T HE PIONEER OFFICE Bucklen’s Arnica Salve The Best Salve In The World. OneMinute GoughCure For Goughs, Colds and Croup. Apply at Bemidji _