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

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APPLY FOR A FRANCHISE [Continued from First Page.] to use the said electric lights de- mand that a meter be placed in his or her or their building or buildings, the same shall be furnished and placed in such building by said War- field Electric Company, its executorss administrators and assigns, at actual cost to the consumer, and the meter rate shall not exceed 12 cents per 1,000 watts. “The following lights shall be furnished free to the city of Be- 1-32 in city clerk’s office, 3-32 in city council chambers, 1 in police station, 1 basemeat city hall, 2 in fire hall, (the above to be all night service.) “Section 4. In further considera- tion of the benefits which will result to said city of Bemidji from an electric lighting plant, the said city hereby agrees to rent from the said Warfield Electric Company, its executors, administrators assigns, the following lights: “23.2000 c. p. arc lights, 82 32 c. p. incandescents of the character and class herein described, during the full term herein granted. And it is agreed the full rental of such lights shall be paid the first day of each month. “The Warfield Electric Company, its executors, administrators and assigns, shall at all times during the continuance of this grant keep the electric lights, apparatus and lamps in repair and good order, without any expense to the city. The light commitee shall have the right to locate ail lights rented by the city. Sectjon 5. All poles are to be peeled and straight in the construc- ion or extension of any lines trans- mitting electricity. All electric con- ductors shall be placed not less than twenty-five (25) feet above the and ground. “Section 6. The acceptance of this ordinance shall not in any manner inpair any existing rights to use the streets which the Warfield Electric Company now have, if any, nor be constructed in anv manner as a waiver thereof. “Section 7. The said Warfield Electric Company shall file their written acceptance of this ordinance with the city clerk within five days after the passage thereof. “Section 8. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect beginning July 27, 1909.” George Kirk, of the finance committee to whom the citv treas- urer’s and city clerk’s reports were referred at the last meeting, made report for his committee and stated that the committee had made some investigation as to the sinking fund and the interest fund and that they found that in the city clerk’s report to the county auditor it had been reported that a levy of three mills was made for the sinking fund and two mills for the interest fund. He further stated that in spreading the assessment the county auditor had { combined these two items; and that in reporting current collections to ithe city this had all been given and all been credited to the sink- ing fund, thus leaving the interest fund short. some $3,000 when, in fact, it should have a balance of nearly $500, the sinking fund hav- ing the same amount more to its credit than really belonged there. Deputy Public Examiner M. S. Kain, who had been invited to attend the council was at this point asked to address the council. Mr. Kain stated briefly that the city had not been harmed by this transaction, but that it simply tended towards the mixing of the funds and that this could be straightened out by a proper resolution of the council after the division of the two funds had been made the sinking fund being out the amount necessary to straighten the interest fund and the interest fund to be credited this amount. Mr. Kain, in his remarks to the council, stated that it was not in his official capacity to investi- gate city affairs, but if time per- mitted and it was the wish of the council, he would be glad to make an informal investigation into the affairs of the city’s finances. After Mr. Kain had finished, Chairman Kirk stated that he had made some investigations as to the additional funds, but asked until the next meeting before taking any action or reporting further. It was the sense of the council that the city, which now has some $70,000 on hand ($50,000 which is for the new water works system and will be spent during the summer) should invest its money, or at least the greater part of it, where it would be drawing some revenue for the city. This, Mr. Kirk stated, was the work of the city investment board and should be given proper attention. ‘The approval of the liquor license bond of E. K. Anderson brought out a discussion as fo what the bond was for and Chairman Kirk stated that hereafter a saloonkeeper con- victed of violating the liquor laws would have his bond declared for- feited, and the city would take steps to collect the amount of $2,000 called for in the bond. The application of Ole Anderson to sell intoxicating liquors was ac- cepted and his bond and the sureties thereon approved. The bond and contract of R. Martin for painting the city hall was accepted and filed. The report of the -municipal court for the week ending May 15 show- ing $10.15 paid to the city treasurer, was accepted. Ordinance No. 39, regulating licensing of dogs and Ordinance No. 40, dairy ordinance, were given their second reading. The city clerk was instructed to request the resignation of Alderman Klein of the second ward, who has moved from that ward to the first ward. It was the sense of the council to receive application and appoint his successor Monday, May The Ludlow valve was next dis- cussed and upon resolution, the city engineer was requested to notify the contractor to use the Ludlow valves the city paying the small difference in expense caused by the accept- ance of this valve. The city clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for certain grad- ing on Irving avenue, bids to be opened at the next meeting. The sewer committee were re- quested to make report on the re- quest of citizens for the extension of the sewer system from Third street on American avenue to Sixth street to egive. sewer connection for the new high school building. City Engineer Stoner read a com- Money Cheerfully Refunded Clothing House Cood Clothes Nothing Else FOR any sort of work, where good clothes count, ¢’ll see that you are properly dressed. We'll P Hart Copyright 1909 b, Hare dbainer & Marx Suits in all the latest fabrics, 'in blue and- black, $18 fo $40 This store is the home of Hart Schaffner & Marx clothes clothes; the way we do it; you’ll be sat- isfied with theclothes; you’ll be satisfied with the prices we ask for them. do it with some of our Schaffner & Marx you’ll be “satisfied with The value is in these goods; every cent you pay you getin quality, style,’ and service. comfort of fit, Raincoats and other overcoats $15 to $50 insurance commissioner of Minnea- polis, in which Mr. Fisher stated the rating board’s view of what con- stituted good fire’ protection in cities the size of Bemidji. Mr. Fisher stated that as soon as the new water system was put in operation the board would visit Bemidji and give a new rating for the town in accordance with the system put in., Mr. Fisher stating a first class sys- tem witha good supply of water being one of the main things taken into consideration in rating a town. The building committee was au- lhonzed togoa head with the build- ing of proper exits to the city hall. A FEW FACTS The Real Truth About Old Line Insurance and Some Candid Observations Touching the Subject. Following is the anuual premium rate on a Twenty Payment Life and a Twenty Year Endowment contract in each of the following representative old line legal re- serve life insurance companies, at age 35: 20 Pay. L:fe Endowment New York Life...... $38.4- $51.91 Mutual Life of N. Y. 38. 34 Equitable of NewYork 38.34 Germania of N. Y. .. 37.53 51.17 Aetna of Hartford.. 37.33 50.49 John Hancock...... 34.87 50.14 Pacific Mutual of San Francisco . .. 37.30 51.30 NORTHWEST NATIONAL, Mpls... 35.30 49.93 Every intelligent man remembers the investigations and disclosures made by the Armstrong committee in New York. Many companies had been paying exces- sive salaries, the policy-holders’ money had been contributed to a political cam- paign fund, officials had been guilty of malfeasance inoffice and many irregulari- ties had been committed. The different states thoroughly investigated companies chartered in their jurisdiction and more stringent laws were enacted safeguarding the interests of the policy-holders’ money. Dishonest officials were retired and a general reorganization of nearly every company was had. At the same time NO POLICY-HOLDER LOST ANYTHING SAVE A REDUCED SHARE OF DIVI- DENDS. No man lost faith in old line insurance and more of it is being bought today than ever before. No other institu- tion on earth could have withstood such a searching and far-reaching probe. In this investigation and purification Minnesota took a prominent part. All companies immediately got rid of all men against whom there was a breath of sus- picion. As 1 have heretofore said in the Daily Pioneer, ALL OLD E LEGAL RESERVE LIFE COMPANIES ARE ABSOLUTELD SAFE AND SOUND and are worthy of your confidence and sup- port. They are all founded on THE SAME PRINCIPLE as the rates above quoted attest. A Company’s strength is NOT IN ITS SIZE, but in its ASSETS as compared to its LIABILITIES. For instance, the Mutual Life of New York, the oldest and largest company in America, is NO STRONGER =~ than the Northwestern National Life of Minneapolis, which is only twenty-three years old. Icame to Bemidji to honestly and fairly represent a_home company—the North- western National—and that is the way it will be represented. No man will ever hear me assailing the stability or reliabil- ity of any old line company. If one com- pany is wrong in principle all are wrong. The principal question I'shall ask is, Why should we send our money to New York or to San Francisco? Why not keep it in Minnesota and the great Northwest? You all remember 1907. Our money was tied up in New York and we could not get it. In order to do business we issued Certi cates of credit. Why should we again place ourselves in this predictment? Let us practice what we preach and patron- ize HOME institutions. Lawrence J. Anderson, GENERAL AGENT, BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA. Office with Markham-Bailey Co. MARKHAM HOTEL BLOCK. Japanese Orator Did Splendidly. Kiyo S. Inui, the Japanese ora- tor from Ann Arbor, appeared at the Methodist church in this city last evening and delivered his fam- ous. address ‘‘East vs, West,” before a large and appreciative audience. The address was a most scholarly one and his treat- ment of the questions of the far East was interesting and instruc- tive, He is an eloquent speaker and few who noticed his small stature and unobtrusive, retiring appearance little guessed that there was such power stored in so small a body. The lecture was puncuated with brillant wit and was a word painting of conditions as they exist in Japan and elsewhere throughout the far east that was indeed a treat. Kiyo Inui addressed the pupils of the high school yesterday afternoon, giving them a brief talk that was greatly appreciated by both pupils and teachers. Kiyo Inui’s appearance here was under the auspices of the Women’s Study club, and the members of that organization are to be congratulated on having brought to this city one of the most able men who has ever spoken here. Notice to Contractors. Notice is hereby given that the cityclerk of the city of Bemidji will receive bids until 8 o’clock p. m. on the evening of May 24, 1909, for the. grading of various parts of Irv- ing avenue, in said city. The specifications and profile of the work to be done may be seen at the office of the city engineer.- *A certified check in an amount equal to 10 per cent of the amount of bid, figured on a basis of the moving of 2,000 yards of earth, shall accompany each bid. . The city council reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Dated at Bemidji, Minnesota, this 17th day of May, 1909. Thomas Maloy, - M. D. Stoner, City Clerk. City Engineer. Notice for Bids on Court House Fence. Notice is hereby given that at the session of the board of county commissioners of Beltrami county to be held at 10 o’clock a. m., May 25th, 1909, the said board will recieve bids for the repair o the court house fence, The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids and bidders will be required to give good and sufficient bond. > By order of board. Dated at Bemidji, Minn., May 10, 1909, —John Wilmann, Auditor, Beltrami County. Watfle Supper and Sale. The ladies of the Norwegian Lutheran church will serve supper in the I. O. O. F. hall Wednes- day, ‘May 19, beginning at 5 o'clock.. The ladies will serve cream waffles and maple syrup, not mentioning other good things to eat. The ladies will also have many good and useful articles on sale during the afternoon and evening. Everybody is cordially invited. Supper 25 cents. NEW YORK ITALIAN SHOT TO DEATH Was a Close Friend of Mur- dered Police Officer. New York, May 19.—Marked for death, the police believe, because he had been a close friend of Lieutenant Joseph Petrosino of the New York police department, who was assassi- nated in Palermo, Rioggio Puccio, a cigarmaker, was assassinated as he ‘was about to enter his apartments on East Seventy-fifth street. He dropped dead on the threshold as a bullet fired over the balustrade on the floor above entered his body. By the time the police arrived the assassin had escaped, presumably to the roof and down through an adjoining house. The police say that the man who shot the cigarmaker had been lying in wait for him, apparently for several hours. Before going to Palermo Petrosino frequently visited Puccio’s home. ‘When the body of the detective was brought to New York for burial Puc- cio took an active part in the arrange- ments for the demonstration in honor of Petrosino, for the funeral and the benefit for the widow. While he was engaged in this work he received sev- eral letters threatening him with death unless he discontinued activity, but he ignored them and declared that he “did not fear the cowards.” Tokio's Mayor Dines Americans. Tokio, May 19.—The mayor gave a Japanese dinner in honor of Rear Ad- miral Giles B. Harber, commander of the Third division of the Pacific squadron. A geisha dance was the principal entertainment provided dur- ing the dinner. - There was no speech- making and the guests of the evening thoroughly enjoyed the last of the many functions which have marked the reception of Harber's fleet while it has been in these waters. INDIAN IS CO-RESPONDENT London Divorce Case Attracts Unus: ual Attention. London, May 19.—A divorce was granted in thiz city in which White Cloud, a North American Indian, was oited as corespondent. This is the first time an American Indian has so appeared in England and a big crowd flocked to the courtroom in the hope of seeing the co-respondent, but he did uot put in an appearance. The suit was brought by a Mr. Green, who alleged that while White Cloud was playing in this city with a Wild West show he captivated the affections of Mrs. Green and induced her to leave her husband. PYROMANIAC IS SUSPECTED Incendiary Fires Cause Heavy Loss at Chicago. Chicago, May 19.—Four fires, be- Heved to have been of incendiary origin and in which one life was lost and property valued at $100,000 was destroyed, caused increased -activity in the search for Andrew Hanson, a pyromeniac who recently escaped from Elgin asyluw. In all since Hanson’s escape here have been nineteen fircs of question- able origin, with los"e., geregating $500,000. Newspapar Wins Libel Suit. Albert Lea, Minn, May 19—The libel suit of Congressman James A. Tawney against ihe Albert Lea Trib- une came to a sudden balt w! Judge Kingslay upheld the cont b of the publishicrs cf the Tribune that a criticism of a public oficer was within its rights and a matter of priv- ilege. Congressman Tawney gave no- tice of appeal. OERMAN SCARES ALARM BRITONS Wild Rumors Constantly Be- fore English People. LATEST STARTLING STORY Member of Parliament Declares Ger- mans Have Established a Depot of Arms in the Heart of London for the Use of Sixty-six Thousand Trained Boldiers of the Kaiser Now Em- ployed in England. Lendon, May 13.—The “German scare” grows apace and no sooner is one wild rumor laid at rest than an- other arises to try the nerves of the English people. Last week there was the story of a big German liner filled with troops, which, it was alleged, had entered the Humber, surveyed the poseibilities of making a landing and departed without being sighted by the British warships with which the North sea is supposed to be close- ly dotted. Now Sir Jobn Barlow, a Liberal member of the house of com- mons and a well known merchant, startled the country with the sensa- tional suggestion that the Germans lave established a depot of arms con- teining 50,000 Mauser rifles in the center of London, together with 7,- 500,000 rounds of ammunition for the use of 66,000 trained German soldiers now employed in various capacities in England. As an evidence that Sfr John at- taches some credence to this remark able story he has notified War Secre- tary Haldane of Lis intention to ques- Elon him concerning it in parliament. RELEASED BY CZAR'S ORDER @eneral Stoessel and Admiral Nebo- gatoff Pardoned. St. Petersburg, May 19.—Lieutenant General Stoessel and Rear Admiral Nebogatoft have been released from confinement in the fortress of St. Pe- ter and St. Paul by order of Emperor Nicholas. The health of both men has been gravely affected by their confinement. General Stoessel was found guilty by courtmartial of surrendering the fortress of Port Arthur to the Japa- nese and was serving a sentence of ten years. Nebogatoff was sentenced for ithe same length of time for sur- rendering to the enemy at the battle of the Sea of Japan. Stoessel began his sentence March 20, 1908, while Nebogatoft took up his quarters in the fortress April 15, 1907. VIRGINIA HARNED AT RENO Actress Seeking Separation From Ed- ward H. Sothern. Reno, Nev., May 19.—Virginia Har- ned Sothern, wife of Edward H. Soth- ern, has arrived in Reno and is fncog- nito at a fashionable private hotel. Her purpose is to establish a resi- dence in Nevada, which is required under the law governing issuance of decrees of divorce, as set forth re- eently by Judge W. S. Pike, who re- fused to grant her a decree. The suit, In court for several months, was re- VIRGINIA HARNED. fused on the ground of nonresidence on the part of Mrs. Sothern. It is eaid that the actress has rented a house and that she will be here from time to time, making it her home. This much talked of divorce suit is now in appeal to the supreme court and it is not known when any devel- opments will take place. The actress evidently does not intend to rely on the higher tribunal for her relief, but will reconcile herself to the required residence in the state. REWARDS AGGREGATE $66,000 Detectives Swarming to Scene - of Great Northern Holdup. Bpokane, Wash., May 19.—Respond- ing to the offer of rewards aggregat- ing $66,000 by the federal authorities and the railroad for the capture and eonviction of the bandits who held up and plundered a Great Northern train near Spokane detectives are gathering here from many $laces. Spokane police believe that the rob- bers made their way into Spokane and a close watch is being kept on the saloons and lodging houses. Go Right at It. “Of course you know that germs communicate sickness?”’ “Yes,” answered the man who is ap- prehensive about his health, “and the ‘worst of it is that they get right down to business in- their communications, instead of employing the sclentific eir- cumlocution of ' the medical profes- _sion.”—Exchan, Stomach Trouble. Your tongue is coated. Your breath is foul. Headaches come and go. These symptoms show tha( your stomach is the trouble. Tc removethe causeis thefirst thing and Chamberlain’s Stomach anc Liver Tablets will do that. Easy to take and most effective. For Sate at BARKER'S DRUGS STORE WANIS ONE CENT A WORD. HELP WANTED. WANTED—Girl for general house work apply 811 Bemidji Ave. WANTED—Good girl for general housework. 113 Ninth street. FOR SALE. FOR SALE—A 6-room house,nearly new, hard-wood floors, located on two-thirds of an acre in Block 1, Lot 3, White’s addition, between ‘Twelfth and Thirteenth streets on Irvin avenue. Nice garden. Small payment down and $16 per month,with interest at 5 per cent until paid. Call at house for further particulars. FOR SALE—Five-room cottage, well built, good location. Rents for $20 per month. A bargain. Call at 509 American Ave., for particulars, FOR SALE OR RENT—Five room cottage, 1023 Minnesota avenue. Good location. Easy terms, Apply at 1010 Beltrami avenue. FOR SALE—Rubber stamps. The Pioneer will procure any kind of a rubber stamp for you an short notice. TFOR SALE. — Good second-hand piano, standard make, in excellent condition. C. J. Pryor. FOR SALE—Two lots, new cottage; nice location offer wanted. H. A. Bliler. 12I7 Bixby Ave. FOR SALE — Horses, harness, wagons and buggies. S. P. Hayth rear of P. O. Building. FOR RENT. FOR RENT—Seven-room house at 1111 Lake Boulevard. Inquire of Henry Stechman, 719 Bemidii Ave. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms. In- quire at 921 Minn. Ave: MISCELLANEOUS. 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—Work by the day or hour. Phone 361 or call at 1016 America avenue. ll Want Ads FOR RENTING A PROPERTY, SELL- ING A BUSINESS OR GCBTAINING HELP ARE BEST. Pioneer P i il —