Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, July 29, 1909, Page 1

Z THE BEMIDJI D. fistorical Society: Y PIONEE ’msou H\STUR\CAL i somE.Y B VOLUME 7. NUMBER 86. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, THURSDAY EVENING, JULY 29, 1909. FORTY CENTS PER MONTH. K. P.’S GIVING A “SWELL” RECEPTION-CELEBRATION Many Visiting, as Well as dering the Supreme Gra Welcome to R . | — Local Knights, Unite in Te_n- nd Chancellor a Rousing This Domain. This has been “K. P. Da Bemidji—being a public reception in honor of the official visit here of Hon. Henry P. Brown of Cle- bourne, Texas, supreme chancellor of the K. P. order; Arthur Stobbart of Chicago, major-general of the uniformed rank of the K. P.of the United States; Frank Ellsworth of St. James, grand chancellor of the grand lodge of Minnesota, and Fred C. Wheaton of Minneapolis, grand keeper of records and seal. The members of Bemidji Lodge, No. 168 K. of F., have went to con- siderable trouble and expense to make the occasion one of the most notable ones in Pythian circles of northern Minnesota and the pro- gram arranged for the reception and celebration has been an elaborate one. The reception committee met all trains last evening, last night and this morning, extending an enthusi- astic welcome to the supreme and grand lodge officers and also to all visiting Pythians, K. P.s arrived during the night from Deer River and McIntosh and this morning the Blackduck knights and their ladies, headed by the Blackduck band, arrived on the south-bound - M. & I. passenger train. A meeting of Bemidji Lodge, No. 168, K. of P. was held at the Masonic hall at 10 o’clock this fore- noon, in which all members of the order participated and a reception was tendered to the ladies in the city hall by the local members of the Pythian Sisters order. Day” in The meeting was an open one and was presided over by G. A. Walker, past chancellor commander of the Bemidji lodge, who called upon W. B. Stewart for a few words of welcome, Professor Stewart spoke a few well chosen words in which he wel- comed the distinguished visitors and said he hoped the spirit of fraternity which prevailed in the ranks of Pythianism and made all members brothers would eliminate the formal- ity of introductions; and he sincerely hoped that every brother would thoroughly enjoy the celebration and reception. Major General Arthur Stobbart responded to a request for a few remarks by saying that he was here simply as an aid-de-camp for the supreme chancellor. He told of being here when he was grand chan- cellor of the state and looking over the ground here and recommending Bemidji as a good field for Pythian- ism; this city had borne out his good opinion. Major Stobbart said he knew that the supreme chancellor would go away well pleased and that he, himself, was simply taken away with the splendid welcome given his party. Fred E. Wheaton of Minneapolis, grand keeper of records and seal, paid a high compliment to north- central Minnesota as being the sec- tion where push and progressive- ness were pre-emminent. He said that when one breathed the pure ozone of Beltrami county he was really breathing the elixir of life. i He told of the high honor that was - FOR THE TABLE | in standard plate. posed to wear—the with the table. pattern. The Holmes & Edwards EXTRA SECTIONAL PLATE Spoons, Knives and Forks which I carry in stock carry 50 per cent more silver than is used This extra deposit of silver is on the parts ex- The cut shows the Orient pattern—a very neat Teaspoons—set of six............... .....52.50 points which come in contact PRIRES Dessert Spoons..........coeeeeevivueneeenns Table Spoons..........cccceeevvnioneennnnn. CHAS. L. Postof CUMMER, JEWELER ffice Corner, Bemid) buys lumber will never get round sho such tactics. Those who reason that all lumber is alike because it looks alike, have several more guesses coming. There’s is in shoes or clothes, and you don't buy those with your eyes shut, do you? As lumber is supposed to last a consideration in buying. Your money talks here, of course, Our rule of quality first—then pnce—sausfacuon always—doesn't more yet, leave any chance of blindfold lumber Phone 97 W Blindfold Buying The man who rushes blindly into the first yard he comes to when he M. E. Smith Retail Lumber Co., Bemidii uldered carrying the money he saves by 's as much difference in lumber as there long time, quality should be the first but what you get for your money, talks buying at this yard. © Also Handle Coal and Wood “St. Paul, Treasurer, Bemidji, warrants. COUNTY FUNDS RELEASED. George H. French, county treasurer of Beltrami county, this afternoon received the following telegram from the Capi- tal National Bank of St. Paul: Minn. July 29.---George H. French, County Funds released for payment of Minn: “(Signed) ---Capital National Bank.” Their Outing, That the editors who visited Be- midji recently were well pleased with the treatment they received accorded Minnesota, and more especially Bemidji through the visit of the supreme chancellor of the state. It was the first time in the history of Pythianism in Minnesota when such an official had visited other cities than the capitol of the state. Mr. Wheaton extolled Bemidji as the most progressive city in north-central Minnesota, peopled by the most hospitable citizens of his acquaintance. Frank Ellsworth of St. James, grand chancellor of Minnesota, was the next speaker. He referred to Mr. Wheaton as being the pre- emminent personal exemplification of Pythian enthusiasm in Minnesota. The speaker referred strongly to the high honor paid the order through the visit of the highest official in the order of Pythianism, who repre- sented a membership of 720,000 men. If the K. P. membership who are under the jurisdiction of Su- preme Chancellor Brown, were counted as voters he would repre- sent 3,000,000 votes. More honor is due the supreme chancellor than the governor of any state. Charles L. Conger of McIntosh, inside guard, spoke very briefly but humorously. He said that he helped to organize the Bemidji lodge and always liked to come to Bemidji—it was a good city and her people were most hospitable. Hon. J. J. Opsahl gave a short address in which he agreed to take Brother Wheaton down the river and put him at real work, logging. C. W. Conway, chancellor com- mander of the Blackduck lodge; A. E. Witting, past chancellor com- mander of the Blackduck lodge; Dr. Freeburg of Blackduck, L. E. Scott, chancellor commander of the Deer River lodge; Rev. J. H. Deniston, prelate of the Bemidji lodge, and Dr. Koch of Blackduck gave short addresses. W. S. Dean, of the North Star Lodge of Duluth, No. 35, spoke of his long membership in the order and of his pleasure in being a Pythian. He said he was greatly pleased with the spirit of .true fra- ternalism which prevailed among Pythians and complimented Bemidji on her hospitality. D. D. Miller of this city was intro- duced as the youngest chancellor commander of Minnesota and he made a few remarks. Dr. Stanton of this city also spoke briefly, after whu:h the meeting adjourned. The Blackduck band of - twenty- one pieces, played some splendid selections on the street at 1 o’clock and at 2Jo'clock the members and visiting knights were taken out on Lake Bemidji and down the Misssis- sippi river for a boat ride, returning late this afternoon. The following is the program for thisevening: 7:00 p. m.—Grand street parade under the supervision of J. Hillaby, first lieutenent of *Company K of Bemidji, marshal; G. A. Walker and Earl Geil, assistants. (All societies ‘and private citizens are requested to join this parade.) Order of parade: Bugler of Co. K, Mounted. Bemidji Band, Under Direction of Prof. Harry Masten. Co. K, M. M. G, Under Command First Lieut. John Hillaby. Supreme Grand Chancellor, ex- Supreme Grand Chancellor, Grand Chancellor, Grand Keeper Records and Seals, and Other Grand Officers in Carriages. GERTAINLY ADEQUATE City Engineer Stoner Gives Interest- ing Statement in Regard to Bemidji's Water Supply. The new well ! which has been sunk for the use| of the Bemidii rejuvenated'watelworks system is proving a success, beyond the measure expected even by those in charge of sinking the well, and there will be no/cause for appre- hension of the cl‘!y hereafter ever being without an entirely adequate and very desirable supply of water for fire protection and use of city consumers. 1 City Engineer Stoner states that the new well was lested yesterday, with most gratifying results. “The well is of the same capacity now as the old well, now in use. The well is ten inches in diameter, and has a 35-foot screen on the bottom. 78% feet lower than the old artesian well. *“The water raises:to ar - elevation of ten feet above the lake level, which gives a strong natural flow at the lake level. ““After a thorough. pumping, yes- terday, the well produced 275 gallons per minute, with a cylinder thirty-five feet below the lake level. The combined supply which can be secured from the old and new wells by use of the new triplex pump which is being established in con- nection with the new waterworks system will be practically 500 gallons per minute, or a total supply of 720,000 gallons every twenty-four hours. This supply is three times in excess of the amount of water which is consumed at present in the city of Bemidji.” - The Bemidii and Blackduck bands and Co. K will meet at armory and march to Masonic hall, where parade will form, on Fifth street, facing the east. Line of March: East on Fifth to Bemidji, south on Bemidji ‘to Third, west on Third to Beltrami, south on Beltrami to Second, west on Second to Minnesota, north on Minnesota to Third, east on Third to Beltrami, “north on Beltrami to Fourth, west on. Fourth to City hall, where parade will be dis- banded. 8:30 p. m.—Public meeting at city opera house, W. B. Stewart, chair- man. Music—Blackduck and Bemidji bands. Address of welcome—Hon. C. W. Stanton. Response—Grand Chancellor Ells- worth of St.-James, Minn. Violin Solo—Miss Stanton. Address—]Judge H. P. Brown of Texas, supreme chancellor. Selection—Blackduck K. P. quar- tette. Address—Hon. Tracy R. Bangs of Grand Forks, past supreme chan- cellor commander. Address—William Scism, grand chancellor of South Dakota. and seal of Minnesota. Music—Blackduck orchestra. " Reading—Mrs. T. J. Miller. Blackduck Band. Blackduck Lodge, K. of P, * Visiting K. P.’s and Citizens. the whole to close with ‘‘America” NEW ARTESIAN WELL IS The total depth is 343% feet, being |, Past|jey Viggo Peterson, Wes Wright Address—Fred E. Wheaton of |board is meeting for the purpose of Minneapolis, grand keeper of records equalizing the assessment for 1909. Brief addresses by visiting knights, | will be held at the court house next here and are willing to give to Be- Brinkman Bill Very Good. midji the palm as the real “ The Brinkman Family Theater has | ropolis” of north-central Minnesota a very stong bill for this week. is shown by the sayings of the scribes Downey & Willard made a great| when they returned home. hit the first of the week with their comedy sketch, entitled, “Matri- monial Tangles,” .and they put on an entire change tonight whichis equally as good. The Barton Sisters are among the best singers and dancers “mak-| “Bemidji, the hustling county seat ing” the west, never failing to|of Beltrami county, is a live ‘wire in please the most skeptical. They |every sense of the word. A town of will change their act tonight. a little over 5,000 inhabitants, it The pictures are all new tonight, [hasa fine daily newspaper, The and there will be a change every|Pioneer, a very much alive com- night in tee future. mercial club, a fine hotel, and large Manager Brinkman announces|industrial and mercantile interests. that every cent spent at his popular| “The entertainment of the Great place of amusement goes into im-| Northern Editorial Association last proving the building. week was done on the same wholesale and whole-hearted plan that every- Newspaper Man Is Dead. thing-else is done. A. M. Greeley, proprietor and| “In addition to other attractions, formerly editor of the Big Fork|Bemidji has a fine lake some eight Compass, published at Big Falls,| miles long by two or three wide, and died this morning, according to the|on it ply daily 125 elegant motor following telegram received at this|boats; the property of private cm- office this morning: zens. Eight miles down the Missis- |« “Big Falls, July 29. |sippi river, which is the outlet of ‘Bemidji Pioneer, Lake Bemidji, is 2 dam which sup- “Bemidji, Minn. plies all the electric power for the “A. M. Greeley died at 9:40 o’clock | town. this morning. Will send full par-| “When in need of a nerve tonic, ticulars tonight. gentle reader, spend a few days at (signed) “Geo. H. Watson.” |the metropolis of northern Minne- ———————— sota and you’ll get all that you go Notice to Members Bemidji Rod and|after and more too.” Gun Club. —_— There will be a meeting of the| Shevlin Herald: Mr. Iver A. Bemidji Rod and Gun Club at the|Krohn speaks very highly of the council chambers, city hall, Satur.|Way in which the committee enter- day evening, July 31st. All members tained the visiting members of the are requested to be present. Great Northern Editorial Association V. L. Ellis, Secretary. which held their annual meet at Be- met” Lack of space will not permit a reproduction of all the good things “the boys” said of Bemidii, but we herewith give a few: Sauk Center Herald: VISITING SCRIBES EXTOL BEMIDJI AND HER PEOPLE Were Greatly Pleased With the Reception and Entertain- ment Accorded Them While They Were Here for July 16-17-18. which meeting Mr. Krohn was in- vited to attend. Walker Pilot: The summer meet- ing of the North-Central Editorial association was held at Bemidji last week, and through the hospitality of that thriving little city, a fine time was enjoyod by the boys. Friday evening a sumptuous banquet was served at the Markham hotel, about one hundred and twenty-five being seated. Hon. P. J. Russell acted as toastmaster and speeches were made by the officers of the association, and prominent citizens of Bemidji. The city of Bemidji as well as its daily newspaper, The Pioneer, treated the boys so well that they are still talk- ing ahout it in all the editorial sanc- tums along the line. Akeley Herald-Tribune: R. A. Lee, of Long Prairie, editor of the Long Prairie Leader and president of the association; I. J. Courtright, of the Staples Headlight, secretary of the association, F. A. Dare of the the Walker Pilot and Chas F. Scheers, editor of the Akeley Herald- Tribune represented the press and all said many nice things about Bemidji and its hospitable people, but the keynote of all the remarks was “development of Northern Minne- sota.” The editors had a fine time throughout their visit in Bemidji. Everyone extended the hand of hos- pitality. It is little' wonder that the town is ‘'making such wonderful progress when it is being pushed ahead by such progressive people. The city has passed over the critical stage where one competitor spends most of his time watching to see how much business the other fellow is doing. The business men are pulling together for the common good of the town,Bemidji is destined to be alarge and prosperous city. [Continued Tomorrow.] midji Friday and Saturday and at SPANISH TROOPS BADLY WORSTED BY THE MOORS Moors Cut Off Spanish Oqtpmts Before Melilla.—Nearly 3,000 Dead and Wounded. Telephone Ne. 537 Madrid, Spain, July 29.—(Special to Bemidji Pioneer.)—Official dis- THE MODEL DRY CLEANING HOUSE HOGANSON BROS., Proprietors 106 Second Strest Rugs, Carpets, Also Sponging Dry Cleaning of Ladies’ and Gents’ Clothing, Household Furnishings, etc. and Pressing on Short Notice. patches received here today admit that the battle between the Moorish tribesmen and the Spanish forces outside the Village of Melilla on July 27th was a disastrous defeat for the Spanish troops. The cunning Moors cut off com- munications between the main body of the Spaniards and their outposts, driving back the main forces under the walls of Melilla, where the fight- ing continued desparately. The Spanish killed and wounded number almost 3,000 which does not take into account the men at the advance posts, who were just as good.” We men. Board of Equalization Meets. An adjourned meeting of the county board of equalization con- vened this morning at the court house with all members of the county board present, as follows: A. W. Danaher, chairman, Commis- sioners Helic Clementson, F. O. Sib- and County Auditor Wilmanh. The Telephone 207 Insurance Meeting Saturday, July 31. Try Qur Own Brand of Creamery Butter ROE & MARKUSEN DEALERS IN Fancy and Staple Groceries here are lofs of reason why particular people practice coming here for what they need. For one thing, they get exactly what they ask for. If we haven’t it, we get it for them quick - and don’t try to palm off “something carry as fine a stock of groceries as any other store in town, and you can bank on it that we can fill your wants nine times out of every ten. evidently cut off and abandoned to TRY us___nuME |N TUDAY ANn sEE their fate. Melilla is full of wounded Bemidji, Minn. W. R. Mackenzie wishes the Pioneer to announce that a meeting Saturday afternoon (July 31) for the Bemidji Lodge, No. 168, K. of P by the combined bands andaudience, | Purpose of further formulating plans Local news on last page. for a new farmers’ mutual insurance company. The Da.ily Pioneer 40c per Month 2N Y