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Blindfold Buying The man who rushes blindly into the first yard he comes to when he buys lumber will never get round shouldered carrying the money he saves by such tactics. Those who reason that all lumber is alike because it looks alike, have several more guesses coming. There's as much difference in lumber as there is in shoes or clothes, and you don't buy those with your eyes shut, do you? As lumber is supposed to last a long time, quality should be the first consideration in buying. Your money talks here, of course, but what you get for your money, talks more yet, Our rule of quality first—then price—satisfaction always—doesn’t leave any chance of blindfold lumber buying at this yard. Phone 97 We Also Handle Coal and Wood M. E. Smith Retail Lumber Co., Bemidii s —reTrei] ’_I-:ine Olive Oil Is Best Food for Health Building. But merely pure Olive Oil doesn’t insure “fine quality,” any more than pure butter means good fresh butter. There are three or four pressings of oil from the same olives, and all are pure because made entirely from olives, but only the firs pressing has the full strength and fruity flavor of perfect Olive Oil. We know about these different press- ings. That's why we sell HEINZ PURE OLIVE OIL IMPORTED It’s guaranteed the genuine virgin oil— the firs/ pressing under the Heinz per- sonal sepervision in Spain, which in- sures not only quality, but cleanliness in making. If you like other Heinz Varieties, try Heinz Olive Oil. Phy- sicians often prescribe it on account of its superior merits. Money back if not pleased. We make a specialto of Best Quality in such cases. ROE{MARKUSEN THE RELIABLE GROCERS Telephone 207 Bemidji, Minn. THE STATE OFFIGIALS ARRIVE AT RED LAKE Frank Day Is Given Native Chief's Head Dress.—Rivalry for Honors of Chef Red Lake Agency, Friday Night— (Special to Pioneer)—The party of state officials and others who are to make a trip over Upper and Lower Red Lakes arrived at the agency at 7:30 this evening and after partaking of a bountiful supper at Spears’ place (with appetites such as only city men can exhibit when inhaling the pineladen ozone of northern Minnesota), the “bunch’” were assigned to rooms for the night, with a hurry-up call for 6 in the morning for an early breakfast and embarking on the government boat for the trip on the lake. It is “Chief” Frank Day in fact, now, John Morrison, Jr., having this evening presented the governor’s private secretary with an elegant aboriginal emblem. The present was an elegant war head-dress, bedecked with many-tinted feathers of much value. The democratic chieftain de- clares he will wear the head-dress and besmear himself with appropri- ate paint in ample time for the campaign next year. “The Chippewa” is the name of the goverment boat which has been chartered for the trip. The capacity of the boat is 100 passengers, so the party of fourteen will have ample room. It is the desire of the party to 2o down the Red Lake river to Thief River Falls, but it is hardly likely that the boat can be gotten over the bar at the mouth of the river. Provisions will be taken along and there has been considerable “jockeying” as to who of the party will act as chef, it being a close race between Immigration Commis- sioner Welsh, Representative Opsahl and E. E. McDonald. Secretary Schmahl has been prac- ticing Chippewa tonight and is now able to say ‘“boozhoo,” without stuttering. He will be able to “talk a string” to ‘‘Black Eagle” Moses E. Clapp of White Earth, when he returns to the secretary of state’s office. John G. Morrison, Jr., and Omer Gravelle have shown the party great courtesy and furnished the members with everything necessary for their comfort and convenience. ATUR extending from Lake Bemidji, for 125 per Terms: $5 Down; $5 for same. foot tillable. Apply to I will offer for sale on JAY, AUG. 28 Acre tracts in 'Omich’s Second Addi- -tion, north of Grand Forks Bay, Irvine Avenue to without interest for two years. timber enough on each tract to pay Good level land=-every F. M. MALZAHN Acre per Month Half ‘The members of the party are Frank A. Day, private secretary to Governor Johnson; Julius Schmahl, secretary of state; George Welsh, commissioner of the state immigra- tion bureau; S. G. Iverson, state auditor; Carlos Avery, executive agent for the State Game and Fish Comnmission; George A. Ralph, state drainage engineer; all of St. Paul; Representative Opsahl, Attorney E. E. McDonald, Game Warden Bailey and A. G. Rutledge of Bemidji; A. C. Goddard, captain and engineer of the government boat, ‘‘Chip- pewa;” “Patsy” Egan, chef; and two assistants, ORDINANGE FOR ELECTRIC FRANCHISE PRESENTED [Continued from Fisst Page.] 200,000 waits and under, 9 cts. per 1000 watts. *300,000 watts and under, 8 cts, per 1000 watts. 400,000 watts and under, 7 cts. per 1000 watts. 500,000 watts and under, 6 cts. per 1000 watts. : “‘Ayes’ Shannon, Smart, Hanson, Gould, Bisiar, Rhea, Schineider, Kirk. “Approved, Aug.....1909. “City Clerk. “Section 4.—In further consideration 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 executor, administrators and assigns, the following lights: “23 2000-c. p. Arc Lights. “82 32-c. p. Incandescents. “of the character and class herein des- cribed, during the full term herein granted: And it is agreed the full rental of such lights shell be paid the first day or 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 Committee shall have the right to locate all lights rented by the City. “Section 5.—All poles are to be peeled and straight in the construction or exten- sion of any lines transmitting electricity. All electric conductors shall be placed not less than twenty-five (25) feet above the ground. . “Section 6.—The acceptance of this ordinance shall not In any manner impair any existing rights to use the streets which the Warfield Electric Company now have, if any, nor be constructed in any manner as a waiver thereof, “Section 7.—The said Warfield Electric Company shallfile their written acceptance of this ordinance with the City Clerk with- in five days after the passage therof. “Section 8.—This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from the date of its publication and acceptance. “First Reading, August, 16, 1909.” The ordinance will come up for third reading and final passage at the meeting of the council next Monday evening. THE MAHARA MINSTRELS WILL BE HERE AUG. 31, One of Very Best Colored Troupes in Country.—Splendid Band and Orchestra. The Cedar Rapids (Iowa) Gazette says of Frank Mahara’s colored minstrels, which will appear in Be- midji Tuesday evening, August 31, at the City Opera House: “Frank Mahara’s Minstrels are proving to be a great drawing card at The Alamo Park this week and the performance is worthy the con- sideration of every one. “The singing and dancing is ex- ceptionally good and Harry Gilliam’s clever comedy work is bringing forth continual screams at every perform- ance. His impersonation of S. H. Dudley and also Ernest Hogan is so near perfect that some are still guess- ing as to who the performer really is. “Mr. Clarke, the stage director, is pulling off some very comical stunts and is being rewarded with continu- ous applause at every turn. The whole company is far above the average of any minstrel organi- zation and is composed of some evcellent singers. A good many new songs are being introduced, one of which is a basso solo by the com- poser, Harry Stone. “The burlesque in the second act is novel and is causing considerable comment which gives it credit. “The Alamo Park theater ought to play to capacity business the rest of this week if the weather permits, as the visitors will certainly see a per- formance in every way equal to a $1.50 show. “Mahara carries his own band and orchestra and the band which has been giving daily street parades and concerts down town has made a big hit.,, TESTIMONY IS READY Transcriptof Testimony in Hearing of Charges Against Four County Officials 1s Signed. The second step in the hearing of the charges preferred by the public examiner’s office to Governor Johnson against County Auditor John Wilmann and County Commis- sioners Wes Wright, F. O. Sibley and A. W. Danaher of Beltrami county was taken yesterday after- noon when Reporter J. J. Cameron returned the transcript of the testi- mony. M. E. Ryan of Brainerd, whom the governor appointed to hear the evidence, was present, as” were also Assistant Attorney-General Lyndon A. Smith, Deputy Public Examiner M. F. Kain snd Attorneys E. E. McDonald and P. J. Russell for the defendents. Mr. Russell is defend- ing Gommissioners Wright and Sib- leyand Mr. McDonald is looking after the interests of Auditor Wil- mann, The testimony, asreturned by Re- porter Cameron, was in excellent condition and required only a few minor changes. The transcript was composed of 394 pages. All of the witnesses who testified at the hear- ing have signed their portions of the testimony. Commissioner Ryan will certify the transcript to Governor Johnson in a few days and the chief executive will set the date for a hearing at St. Paul, when the attorneys for the de- fendants will be given an oppor- tunity of arguing the cases before the governor himself. Assistant At- torney-General Smith stated last evening that owing to the pressure of official business, the state fair, etc. Governor Johnson will probably not hear the charges until October 1st. County Auditor Wilmann is charged with non-feasance in office and Commissioners Wright, Sibley and Danaher with non- and mal- feasance in office. Excursion to Walker Sunday. An excursion will be riun next Sunday from Cass Lake to Walker where the Walker Volunteer Fire department is making big prepara- tions to give all visitors to their city a most enjoyable time. During the forenoon there will be a big excursion on Leech Lake to the old and and the new Indian agencies. A hot, fiery baseball game has been arranged in the after- noon between the volunteer fire departments of Cass Lake and Wal- ker. The hook and ladder truck will be onthe grounds to bring down the high flies and a length of hose will be coupled to a hydrant to keep the bases cool. The winners are to get sixty per cent of the gate receipts and each team is out for “blud.” A good time is assured to all who attend. Saturday Basement Bargains. Ladies’ black cotton hose 8c a pair. Mens’ heavy cotton sox 7c a pair. Mens’ 50c unlaundered shirts 29c. Ladies $2.50 kid shoes $1.79 a pair. Misses’ $2.50 shoes at $1.59 a pair. Mens’ heavy cotton shirts 43c each. O’Leary-Bowser Co. Mulligan Club’s Outing. The Mulligan Club of this city will go over to the outlet across Lake Bemidji tomorrow morning for an all-day’s outing. Refreshments will be taken along and the boat will start at 8 o’clock in the morning. A good time is expected. THE YEAR'S FOREST FIRE LOSS IS OVER $2,000,000 Greatest Damage Done During Chis. holm Disaster.—Need of Refor- estration Amendment- St. Paul Pioneer Press: Forest fires caused a loss of over $2,000,000 during 1908 in Minnesota, accord- ing to the annual report of Forestry Commissioner C. C. Andrews, which was given out yesterday. The Chis- holm fire was estimated at $1,500,000 and the remaining $500,000 is made up by all other fires, large and small. A total of 405,748 acres, mostly cut over land, was either wholly or partly burned over during the year. The report strongly urges the adoption of the reforesrtation amend- ment which will be voted on next ear and suggests to editors and b4 Fflfl anEH"uR JUH“SU" others that they agitate the subject. The amendment permits a tax of one-fifteenth mill for reforestation, which would bring in $72,000 for this fund. Moral: Insure with the T. J. Miller Insurance Agency. To Detroit and Return $12.00. Via the South Shore in connection with steamers of the D. & C. Line. Excursions leave Duluth on Night Express Sept. 15th, 17th, 19th, 22nd. Rate to Toledo $12.50, Cleveland $13.50, Buffalo $14.00. Apply early for reservation to A. J. Perrin, General Agent, Duluth, Minn. 1909 Diaries. The Pioneer still has a few 1909 diariesleft which will be closed out at half price. The assertment includes some of the best aswell as the cheap er books. LOGGERS GETTING LOWER RATES. FROM RAILROADS M. & 1. and G. N. Now Base Tariffs on Scale of Logs.—65,000 Feet Minimum. The Great Northern and the Minnesota & International railway companies have made new tariff rates on the hauling of logs through this part of the country which give the loggers considerable of a reduc- tion. Formerly the rates were based upon the weight of the logs but the new schedule does away with this and establishes the rates on the scale of the timber, this change having gone into effect on the 19th of this month. Under this system a minimum of 65,000 feet of logs to the car is provided. The lower rates now apply to all logs carried between International Falls and Brainerd on the Minnesota & International, and between Bemidji and Grand Forks, N. D., over the Great Northern system CONFINED IN AN IRON CAGE Morocoan Pretender Marched Through Streets of Fez. Fez, Morocco, Aug. 28.—Confined in an iron cage, strapped to the back of & swaying camel, El Roghi, the rebel- lious subject of the sultan of Mo- rocco, who was captured recently by tmperial troops, was marched through the streets of Fez escorted by a strong guard. The picturesque pretender to the throne sat erect in his moving position and calmly and disdainfully fgnored the jeers of the populace at his heels. He was led to the sultan, who, seated under a pavilion, ques- tioned him closely. After the inter- view El Roghi, still in his cage, was taken within the palace walls. Free! Free! To the Sick and Ailing Everywhere To The First 10,000 Who Send Coupon Below I Will Give a FREE Treatment. To the sick—the suffering—to every man and : Wwoman vietim of ? organic disease— ks local trouble or broken general health Dr. Kidd's offer of free treat- ment_is_given in the absolute falth thatit canand will stop disease, cure it and 1ift you up again to health and vigor. There is Do reason why you should not get well if you will only bring yourself to take the free Droot treatment of these wonderful remedies. 1 Want the Doubters I want to give them the proof—the evidence and the glory of new life in their own bodies— and I want to pay the cost of this proof—all of it- he very last cent—myself. liave put my life into this work—I hold the record of thousands of cures—not “‘some better" ~bat thousands of desperate sufferers, hearty atd sirong and big and well; and their letters 0 my hands to prove every word I say. No matter how you are, no matter what-your discase, I will have the remedies sent to you and iven into your own hands free, paid for by me and delivered at my owa Gusi. 7=0ut Out nd Send This Coupon D3. J.W. K1 ID, 14 41%idd Bldg., Ft. Wayne, Ind the disease marked below. Send me a der any of the following. IS watfer. " 1f you prefer de- Casc on o separats sheef. ¥EMALE TROUBLE TORPID LIVER PARTIAL PARALYSIS CHRONIC COUGH NERVOUSNESS PROSTATITIS MALARIA PIMPLES LUNG TROUBLE ASTHMA It you have any disease not mentioned above ! you may deseribe it on another sheet of paper. If you are in search of a first-class 10c cigar you need go no further—you’ll find it in our Del Marca Brand. ‘We exercise the most pains- taking care in the selection of the leaf, manufacture the cigar inaclean factory, and pay only Al workmen to makeit. Con- sequently a genuine good smoke. is assured for 10c when you buy a Del Marca. WANIS ONE CENT A WORD. HELP WANTED. WANTED— Young men to learn automobile business by mail and prepare for positions as chaffeurs and repair men. We make you expert in ten weeks; assist you to secure position. Pay big; work pleasant; demand for men great; reasonable; write for particulars and sample lesson. Empire Auto- mobile Institute, Rochester, N. Y. WANTED—Girl for general house- work. Apply fo Mrs. Jas. Lappen, 510 American avenue. WANTED -~ Experienced girl for bousework. 805 Bemidji Ave. WANTED—Diningroom girl. In- quire at Lakeshore hotel. WANTED—Hired girl. Brinkman Hotel. WANTED—Cook. Hotel. Inquire at Inquire at City FOR SALE. FOR SALE—Rubber stamps. The Pioneer will procure any kind of a rubber stamp for you an short notice. FOR SALE—Large seven-room house on lake shcre. See T. Beaudette, 314 Minnesota Ave. FOR SALE:—Davenport, car plush. Call at 901 Lake Boulevard. FOR SALE—Rooming house. Cash oron time. Telephone 361. FOR RENT. AN AN AP FOR RENT—Office in Hotel Mark- ham building. Steam-heated. In- quire Markham Hotel. FOR RENT — Nicely furnished rooms. Inquire 915 Lake Boule- vard. MISCELLANEOUS. AN A7 NS PUBLIC LIBRARY—Open Tues days, Thursdays and Saturdays 2:30t0o 6 p. m., and Saturday evening 7:30 to 9 p. m. also. Library in basement of Court House. Mrs. Donald, librarian WANTED—Louis Johnson is re- quested to communicate with his father, Jens Johnson, at Madelia, Minn. Any one knowing his ad- dress please communicate same to me. Jens Johnson, Madelia, Minn. If you want to ship a ton or two to Grand Forks, you can have part of car with A. A. Richardson Mon- day. ’Phone 300. 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 Flrst Door North of Postoffice Bemidii, Minn Kodol Dyspepsia Gure Digests what you eat. STAMMERING Stuttering and other Faults of Speech Cured | Completely and per- manently in five te . . six weeks. Pupils in this school are under the firsonal instruction of Prof. Wald . Duke, who for 20 years was a bad stammerer. Graduate of Copenhagen university and_the best schools for stammerers in &urope. School open the year round. al summ course. For terms and full informasy tion address, Northwestern School for Stammerers. MINNEAPOLIS, MINI