Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, August 10, 1909, Page 4

Let Douglass Lumber Gompany BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA Furnish you with your Lumber, Lath and Shingles. ‘Have everything in the line of Building Material. Prompt deliveries made to any part of Bemidji or Nymore. Telephone 371 AKOTA A modern school, 9 teachers, 600 pupils, 400 positions flled last year, Going Ouf of Business As I am going out of business I offer all my stock of Heavy and Light Harness---single and double, fly nets, hlankets, and harness hardware at Actual Cost. My stock is complete and the prospect- ive buyer should call early in order that he may have a full stock from which to make his selection. E. J. GOULD USINESS #ROLLEGE ship, Shorthand, Banking. alog free. FA.lr_“\‘llnhn: THE PUBLIG EXAMINER'S REPORT GAUSED COMMENT Examiner’s Report of Condition of City’s Affairs Was Read at Meet- ing of Council. The reading of the report of J. C. ]| Gayner, deputy public examiner, was the feature of last night’s meeting of the city council. The report was the official find- ings of Mr. Gayner, who examined into the condition of the City of Bemidji, at the request of the city council. - The report was a caustic one and touched upon many matters which, the examiner claimed, were absolutely wrong and should be righted at once, if the officers desired to put the transactions of the city’s business affairs on a solid financial basis. The report was-taken up after the other business of the council had been transacted and was read by City Attorney John F. Gibbons. ' Several of the matters mentioned were strenuously objected to by City Clerk Maloy and some mem- bers of the council, but no action was taken relative to the report. ‘The report recommended that the system of keeping the books and records should be changed at once and cited several instances of what, the examiner claimed, were irregularities that should be discon- tinued. No official act was taken on the report and it was returned to E. J. Gould, who had been furnished with the copy. A batch of bills were considered, the majority of which were allowed, a few being rejected. Ordiance No. 41, regulating cem- ent sidewalks and the construction of same in the City of Bemidji, was given its third reading and passed. The ordinance provides that any per- son or firm constructing cement sidewalks or curbing in the City of feet of hose from the Eureka hose company, which had been supplied to replace 500 feet previously shipped by the Eureka Hose company, but which 'had been rejected because the same was inferrior to the sample furnished. A communication was read fram the judge of the municipal court requesting a proper receptacle for the records of the court. The request was referred to the purchas- ing committee, Chairman Kirk made complaint as to the manner in which he claimed the fire department was being conducted, he claiming that the fire department was furnished with much hose, considerable of which was not used; that he had witnessed the work of the department Sunday evening and considered it ineffi- cient. According to Mr. Kirk, neither the chief, the assistant-chief, or “any- one else” had been in charge when the fire alarm was given; that a call had been made for the two reels in the third ward and this had not been complied with; that he' had seen four or five firemen - trying to haul a four-horsé cart to the fire. Mr. Kirk said he objected to the method in which the department was being run. He believed that when there was an alarm of fire all the apparatus should be taken out. A motion was adopted requesting the chief and the assistant chief of the Bemidji Fire department to appear before the council on next Monday evening to answer the com- plaint of Mr, Kirk. The Cash & Hine Amusement company made application for per- mission to use Fourth street be- tween Bemidji and Belerami avenues for their shows from August 10 to 14. The application was allowed, sub- ject to the fees for carnival com- panies. Then came the report of Deputy Public Examiner Gayner, and no other business was transacted. Bemidji should give a bond of $1500, for conforming with plans furnished by the city engineer and The Da.ily Pioneer 40c per Month with requirements as to the con- struction. A penalty is provided for failure to comply with the ordinance, The council accepted the report of the clerk of the municipal court for the week ending August 7, show- ing $58 in fines paid to the city treasury. The fire committee, Earl Geil, E. | SN ( ]. Gould, M. F. Cunningham, sub- mitted their report aécepting 500 HELLO, BILL! ALL ABOARD ST. GLOUD GONVENTION [Continued from Fiist Page.] Crookston Elks’ quartette will also assist. “The parade will take place on Friday morning to be followed with automobile drives to Sartell, to the state reformatory, to some offthe granite works and other points of interest about the city. In the afternoon there will be a baseball The State Map Most complete and at- tractive. Made from the latest Government Sur- veys, Post Office Records, Railroad and Private data. Aiming to show more towns than have cver been represented on similar en- gravings, Exquisitely col- ored by counties, Town- ship and range numbers and lines, whercver such lines are surveyed. Inter- urban Railroad Linces, and all other features necessary on up-to-date and com- - plete maps. Size of map plate proper, about 20x28 inches. The highest priced school and office maps are not as complete nor as at- tractive. The Pana_ma Canal An etching of a Topo- graphical Drawing, show- ing Nature of the land surface, locks, distances, U. S. Canal Zone and Districts, etc. U. S. Special Map lllustrating the growth of U S. by Purchase and Wars. advance. The Bemidji Pioneer Wall Chart This 3-sheet, 28x36 Wall Chart is given free to all -who pay their sub- scription to the Weekly Pioneer one year in advance; or is given with a six months’ subscription to the Daily Pioneer, payment to be made strictly in Price of map separate, 50 cents; by mail, 15 cents extra. The Bemidji Pioneer “The World A 22x16 inch map 1n colors. Every country in separate tint. Capitols and important towns. Difference in time by hours, International date line. Length ot night and day in-different latitudes, Ocean distances, lines of travel, etc. Principal Countries, their Areas, Capitals, Pop- ulations, Cemmerce with U. S, National Debt, Revenue, Expenditure, etc. The U, S: Map Same size, style of En- graving and coloring as the «“World Map”, accom- panied by derailed colored” maps of The Philippines Hawaii Alaska™ Porto Rico Description of Island Possessions. Special_FEatures Portraits of Leading Rulers, Coats of Arms of Nations in colors, etc,, etc chief * Our — | for Walker, game between Little Falls and St. Cloud lodges and in the evening there will be a grand ball. “Many of the Elks will be accom- panied by their wives and special preparations are being made for their entertainmeunt. Mrs, M. D. Taylor is the efficient chairman of the lady Elks’ committee and among other, things has planned a splendid reception which is to be given in the spacious rooms of the Elks in the Carter building on Thursday afternoon from 2 to 6.” Additional Locals F. and" G. Jevne of Big Falls visited in the city yesterday. C. A. Johnson and son of Minot, N. D, arrived in Bemidji last night for a visit among the pines and mosquitoes. Mrs. Phelps and sisters were registered as guests at the Hotel Markham last night, from Grand Forks, N. D. Mrs. F. W. LeBude and two child- ren departed this morning for Sauk Center, where they will visit Mr. LeBude’s relatives, for a month. C. W. Scrutchin, Bemidji’s colored attorney, departed this morning for St. Cloud, for the purpose of argu- ing a motion before Judge Taylor, in district court for Stearns county. Mrs. Barlow, Misses Anna and Ethel Poupore, Miss Anna Caroll and Miss Neville are here from their homes at Grand Forks, N. D., and are stopping at the Cornwall resi- dence. Otto Berg, the Shotley farmer and homesteader, came to this city this morning from a visit at his place. He intends leaving for Kalispell, where he will remain for some time to come. The Women’s Catholic Order of Forresters will meet in the basement of the Catholic church Wednesday evening (August 12) at 8 o’clock. All members are requested 'to be present. By order of chief ranger, Elizabeth McManus. J. B. Reis, the traveling represen- tative for the Jacob Reis Bottling Works of Shakopee, makers of the “Rock Springs Mineral Water,” came to the city this morning and spent the day here, interviewing the local dispensers of the waters. J.-W. Johuson of Deer River formerly a pioneer resident of the village of Cass Lake, came to the city this' morning fron his present home at Deer River. He lefton the south-bound M. & I. passenger train where he has some legal matters to look after. Emanuel Cohen of Minneapolis came to the city this morning and will go out to the Jester Farm, where he has a cottage and where he will enjoy a few days’ rest and recupera- tion from the trials and tribulations incidental to living_ in the twin cities. T. J. and T. D. Nary came to the city last evening from Park Rapids. In company with A. K. McPherson, the Messrs. Nary left this noon for Chisholm to look over some land near that place, which is owned .by the Pillsbury Iogging comany, the Nary’s and Mr. McPhersou being employes of that concern. James L. George departed this morning for Brainerd on a business trip. He will join the local Elks at St. Cloud Thursday and participate in the good things previously pre- pared by the Elks of the “Granite City” for the edification of visiting Flks during the state meeting, Thursday and Friday of this week. Bert Jamison, accompanied by his sister, Mr. Reynolds and two daugh- ters and Miss McGarry, daughter of P. H. McGarry, came to the city last evening from their homes at Walker and spent several hours here, returning to Walker on the night train. The party were taken on the lake for a ride while here, and re- turned home well pleased with their visit. Band Dance Friday Night. The Bemidji Band will give the first of a series of prominades and dances in the armory, Friday night, August 13, commencing immediately after the concert at city dock. The music for the dance will be furnished by the full band. A cordial invita- tion is extended to all. —V. L. Ellis, Manager Band. M. B. A. Meeting Thursday Night Regular meeting of BemidjiLodge, M. B. A.,, Thursday evening, Aug. 12,at 8 p. m. All members are urged to be present. Refreshments. Subscribe for The Pioneer. BLACKDUCK Blackduck, Aug. 8.—(Special cor- tespondence of the Pioneer.) Rev. Barackman spent last Satur- day in Bemidji. W Ray Buor accompanied his grand- father home to Breckenridge for a short visit. 3 Messrs. Rice, Oberg, Jardine and Romdene enjoyed a sail on last Sun- day afternoon. Mrs George Draper enjoyed a few days visit from her mother, Mrs. Iver Erickson of Tenstrike, last week, Mrs. J. C. Koch is on, the sick list. Her mother, Mrs. Bisbee, came from Duluth Wednesday night to assist in caring for her. Mrs. J. M. Reed and two children returned home Monday evening. While away Floyd had the adenoids removed from his throat. M. J. Leak arrived home Thurs- day. night from Rochester, Minn., where he was under the care of ‘the Mayo Bros. Although no operation was performed their treatment of the ailment has proved of great benefit. Prof. Kinney and brother George were up from Bemidji Thursday. Prof. Kinney is head of the chemis- try department at the Drake Uni- versity, Des Moines, and also holds the position of state chemist. The brothers have timber interests in this section. Mr. and Mrs. T. H. McAllister took possession of the Palace Hotel on Monday having leased the hotel and bar from J. C. Thompson. George Draper continues in charge of the bar, while Carl Bye will act as clerk for the hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson have moved to their house, west of town. JAPAN'S ANSWER POLITE BUT FIRM Refuses to Reopen Negotia- tions With China. MATTER CLOSED FOREVER Mikado’s Government Makes It Plain That Construction of the Antung- Mukden Rallroad Will Proceed De- epite the Objection of Chinese Offi- clals—Feeling of Pessimism Pre- vails in Chinese Government Circles. ‘Tokio, Aug. 10.—A request that Ja- pan suspend work on the Antung-Muk- den railway in Manchuria is the sub- stance of China’s reply to Japan’s re- eent note announcing immediate com- mencement of reconstruction work on the road. The reply states that China wishes to continue the negotiations. China adds that she hopes for an amicable settlement of all outstand- ing difficulties. . Japan's reply to this request was polite but firm. It was made plain the negotiations concerning the An- tung-Mukden road had been closed for- ever in so far as they related to that section of road between Mukden and Chesfangtun and that it would not be necessary to suspend work to reach an agreement on that one strip. Re- garding all other matters, the reply continues, Japan will proceed with pleasure. FEARS JAPANESE VIOLENCE Chinese Regent Urges Settlement of Railroad Dispute. Peking, Aug. 10.—The Chinese for- elgn board and the grand council have been in conference with Prince Chuen, the regent, regarding the Japanese situation since the issuance of Ja- pan’s note announcing its intention ‘to proceed immediately with the recon- struction of the Antung-Mukden rail- road without China's co-operation. The regent showed great anxiety at Japan’s attitude of coercion, which was supported by Great Britain, and he urged that the-foreign board accel- erate a settlement of the question in order not to provoke Japanese vio- lence. 4 China does not object to the expan- sion of the Antung-Mukden . rallway commercially, but does oppose a Japa- nese military strategic enterprise end- ing In another foreign military and commercial barrier across Manchuria. Extreme pessimism prevalls in gov- ernment circles. High officlals say that as Japan has the British support 1t supposes 1t oan do what it likes. AT THE REQUEST OF GREECE Austria Makes Representation to Tur- key on Cretan Situation. Vienna, Aug. 10.—The Austrian am- bassador at Constantinople s actively Intervening to prevent the Cretan crisis from reaching a more acute phase. The Greek government ap- pears to have solicited the good offices of Austria and the latter has instructed her ambassador at Con- stantinople to represent to the porte that any action resulting in disturb- ance of the peace will result in alien- atigg the sympathies of the four pro- teoting powers. b NTS ONE CENT A WORD. HELP WANTED. Steady girl for general work;- good pay and instruction in photo work if desired. Mrs. A. A. Richardson, 113 Nineth Street. WANTED—Good girl for general housework. Good wages. No cooking. Apply 515 Bemidji avenue. WANTED—Girl for general house- work. Four people in family. Call 1001 Minnesota ave. WANTED—Good girl for general ~housework. Mrs. J. L. Heitman, Grand Forks Bay. W A N T E D—Esxperienced dish- washer. Inquire at Armstrong’s +lunch room. WANTED—Good girl for general housework. 707 Bemidji avenue. WANTED—Lady cook; best of wages.- Apply Pioneer office. WANTED—Night clerk at Brink- man Hotel. WANTED—Girl at the Brinkman Hotel. WANTED-—Cook for Star Theatre. FOR SALE. FOR SALE—160 acres good farm land; twenty acres under plow good hay meadow; good dwelling house, only two miles from station; will sell cheap, if taken at once. For further information write or call on E. B. Lindell, Solway, Minn. FOR SALE.—Nine-room dwelling house and barn. Dwelling house strictly modern. Also good lot in Mill Park. Inquire of Peter Linde- berg, 707 Beltrami avenue. FOR SALE—Five-room cottage, easy terms. 37 foot frontage on America avenue. -Inquire of F. D. LaFavar. FOR SALE—Furniture, writing desk, book case, dining table, oak cupboard. Call at 913 Dewey avenue. FOR RENT. FOR RENT—August 15th, office in Hotel Markham now occupied by W. J. Markham. Steam heat; best location in city. Inquire at Hotel Markham. FOR R EN T—Finely-furnished rooms, near the lake. Inquire at Peterson’s. FOR RENT—Two furnished rooms. Apply at 419 America avenue. LOST and FOUND A A AN S NN NSNS LOST—Rose hat pin. Finder please return to this office. MISCELLANEOUS. A~ e 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 lease for one year— Small 5 or 6 room house not too far out. Must be in good repair and rent reasonable. Will take good care of property. Best of references. Address, J. W. Mur- ray, General Delivery, city. M. E. IBERTSON COUNTY CORONER AMD LICENSED EMBALMER Undertaking a Specialty Day and Night Calls Answered Promptly Phone—Day Call 317-2; Night Call 317-3 Flest Door North of Postoffice Bemidii, Minn It Listens Good . “Have a Don Q2" If you wish to make a confirmed friend of an, acquaintance give him one of our Don Q brand cigars and if he can appreciate an excellent cigar he will be the happiest of men. The cost of a Don Q is 10 cents, in value it is worth 10 cents.