Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 7, 1909, Page 1

VOLUME 7, NUMBER 197. BEMIDJ_ MINNESOTA TU’ESDA, VENING DECEMBER7 1909, JER. | IMNNESQTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY. TEN CENTS PER -WEEK' BARKER'S HAVE ‘THE 600DS' FOR ‘SANTA' Popular Drug Establishment Has Elaborate Line of Holiday Stock for Present-Hunters. EARLY SHOPPERS WILL HAVE A “‘CALL” ON THE FIRST CHOICE Special Lines of Unique and Novel Importations Are Shown in Splendid Display. On another page in this paper the E. A. Barker advertisement ap- pears in which Christmas shoppers and Christmas-gift seekers will find an abundant supply and variety from which to choose, among which are the Howard watch, Karnak Brass ware, Eastman Kodaks, Col- umbia Graphaphones, with inde- structible records and novelties of every description. The Howard Watch. In the Howard watch the people of this community will find a time- piece without a peer. This timepiece has upheld its sixty-seven years’ reputation as a practical timepiece. Its special hard-tempered balance beat true— even in the shock of a landing that threw the watch to the ground. The Howard adjustment proved itself permanent. There can be no question that the Howard is the watch for men and women in every walk of life. The Howard watch is always worth what you pay forit. It is a wmost acceptable gift to give or re- ceive. Karnak Brass. You will find illustrated in the Barker advertisement in this issue a few pieces of Karnak Brass. The ancient Egyptians were great builders—such Temples as Karnak, built by the Seti over fifteen cen- turies ago, the ruins of which are still standing in an excellent state of preservation, proved them good builders. The fact that these temples were built from this metal and itis still in the best of condition speaks for itself. Here is what is said of the Benedict Mfg. Co., who makes this brass as a specialty: They' are metal workers and the fact that their business has grown to its present proportions proves them good workers, also. Their latest line is Karnak Brass founded on the principles of utility and art, of which you will find illus- trated in the Barker aduertisement —both forms and decorations express the ideal features of Egyptian ornamental art. Each piece is hand decorated and finished ina most attractive combination of dull brass and antigue green. Each piece has a distinct individuality. If the readers will particularly notice the fact that this is a unique line—one in which every piece is certain to prove a most acceptable gift. Diamonds. Barker’s is the place where you can find the pure stones at a reason- able figure. Brooches, ear screws; diamond studs, etc., and rings that create varying passions the covetous: They have a fine stock. Every stone is guaranteed to be absolutely as represented. In necklaces, lavallieres, bracelets, fobs and other jewelry, Barker has an assortment for the holdiays that is seldom found in any western city. Conklins self-filling pens are carried in gold-filled and Sterling silver mounting. They make a de- sirable Christmas gift and are the best pens on the market. Cut Glass. Barker is handling the very best cut glass that can be bought., There are bowls, vases, nappies, sugars and creamers, cologre bottles, salts and peppers in -bewildering profusion. These cut glass specialties make solid and substantial Christmas gifts that are very acceptable. There are Pickard’s sugars and creamers, plates, vases, salts and peppers—the very-acme of hand- painted china—not hand-decorated but hand-painted. Smokers' Articles. Barker handles a splendid assort- ment of Meerschum and Briar pipes at a price tc suit every purse. You can certainy be satisfied. In addition to the articles above enumerated, Mr. Barker is this year displaying a line of holiday novelties which are unique and rare. “What will I buy for Xmas?”’ can be easily and satisfactorily answered by a visit to the metropolitan estab- lishment of E. A. Barker. YESTERDAY'S GONVENTION WAS A SUGGESSFUL ONE Members of Beltrami County Sunday School Association Were Present in Goodly Numbers. The Beltrami Co. Sunday School association held an institute at the Baptist church in this city yesterday, which was participated in by en- thusiastic Sabbath school workers of Bemidji and other pomts of Beltrami county. B o _ Professor A. M. Locker of St. Paul, lecretary of the Minnesota State Sunday School association, presided at the convention and injected much enthusiasm into the convention, Pq&fessor Locker arrived in the city from St. Paul on Saturday and he spent Sunday among the local churches, occupying the pulpit of the Presbyterian church Sunday evening and delivering a stern and powerful address. The institute opened at 2:45 p. m. when there was a splendid attend- ance dispite the severity of the weather. The interest of all present was almost immediately secured and maintained throughout the whole session, the meeting being of an in- formal character. Experiences were exchanged and questions asked, Professor Locker leading all to a better understand- ing of the great work in hand. Last evening’s meeting was even better attended than the afternoon session. There was a praise service after which Professor Locker de- livered a masterful’ address, taking as his subject, “Sunday School Ex- tension or Training Sunday School Teachers.” The address lasted nearly two hours and those present place Mr. Locker high in position of those who are sincere and efficient Sun- day school workers. Important M. B. A. Meeting Thursday Night Every member of the M. B. A. lodge of Bemidji should not fail to attend the meeting of the lodge which will be held on Thursday evening, as there will be much “doing” at.the meeting that will both interest and entertain. There will be votingon candidates, election of officers and the transac- tion of the regular routine business of the lodge, the whole to conclude with a dance and a general good time. All should be present at 8 p. m. sharp. COUNCIL CONSIDERED THE T 'PROPOSED JOINT BRIDGE o Brafusd, e o coioty P City Engineer Stoner Subg,l‘vi‘no stimate of Cost of Both ‘Steel and Wooden Top Bridge.—Would be County-City Joint Bridge. The city of Bemidji, as represented: by the city council and the countgf of Beltrami, by its board of county commissioners, are very likely to get together on the matter of the build- ing of a substantial combined county- city bridge, at the outlet of Lake Bemidji, spanning the Mississipp1 river, east of the city, if a few points are agreed upon relative to the grad- ing of a certain road approaching the site of the proposed bridge, for a distance of two miles. The bridge matter was taken up for consideration at the meeting of the council held last evening, when M. D. Stoner, city engineer, sub- mitted to the council estimates of the cost of two bridges of different design and material, one being for a wooden top and the other to be con- structed of steel. The price of the steel-top bridge was placed at $4500, the vc;ooden-top bridge at $3,400; the bridge to be 200 feet long with a nine foot clear- ance. Mr. Stoner stated that the county board has already agreed to pay half the cost of the wooden-top bridge, the city to pay the other half; but there was some disagree- NEW TELEPHONE CO. WAS ‘ (lRGANlZED YESTERDAY| Farmer's South of Bemidji Are to Be ]Hesnluflun‘lmrnuuced in House Given Telephone Commuriication with City. While Frank Bracelin, district manager for the Northwestern Ex- change company, was a visitor in the city yesterday, the Schoolcrafi Rural Telephone company was organized, the company having for its intents and purposes the install- ingof a telephone system from the Schoolcraft country to Bemidji. The following were chosen as the first officers of the company: Knute Carlson, president; E. E. Chamber-. lain, secretary- treasurer. The system will be placed in operation as soon as the polés are placed and the wires strung, and will cover the territory from the Schoolcraft river, south of Bemidj, to this city, connecting with the local exchange of the Northwestern Telephone Exchange company and ' affording most excellent “talking service” to the farmers who live adjacent to this city. At present there are five subscrib- ers for the service of this newest company, and it is expected that there will be several more when the system is put into “commission.” This will give an excellent means of communieation between the farm- ers south of Bemidji and local business and professional people, and will prove a valuable acquisi- tion to both. COLLISION SINKS STEAMER Lake Boat Goes Down, but Crew Is Saved. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., Dec. 7.—A collision between the steamers Ber- wind of Duluth and Steinbrenner of ment as to whether the county 'should not be required to pay any. ‘thing for the grading of two miles of road which would be necessary to build east of the site of the proposed bridge, the cost of which was estimated as $600 per mile. The council left the matter where it wasfor further consultation with the members of the county board. A large bunch of bills were audited by the auditing committee and allowed, one of which was for $112.50, from Phibbs & Klein, ae premium on a $5000 fire insurance policy for the new Carnegie library building. Ed. Fay was allowed an applica- tion for transfer of liquor license. The report of the municipal clerk for three weeks, showed the sum of .1$70.50 collected as fines and turned into the city treasury. Mrs. L. L. Hart and Fred Fred: appeared before the council and asked for an electric light at the corner of Ninth street and also at the corner of Tenth street, pre- senting a petition signed by many residents of tbat section of the city, the application being referred’ to the Water & Light committee. WAR ON NI NICARAGUA by New York. Member. Washington, Dec. T7.—Representa- tive Sulzer of New York declared war on Nicaragua in the shape of a reso- lution introduced in the house, which proposes that the president shall use the land and naval forces of the Unit- ed States to restore order, maintain peace and protect life and property. The resolution demands the arrest, trial and punishment of Zelaya for the murder of American citizens and in- sists on an apology and damages from Nicaragua and the establishment of a | republican form of government. In the senate Vice President Sher- man gently rapped for order and an- nounced prayer by the chaplain. Rev. Ulysses G. B. Pierce then invoked divine blessing for the statesmen in charge for their heavy responsibilities. A roll call followed, which disclosed the existence of a quorum. Senator Hale of Maine presented a resolution directing the secretary of the senate to notify the house that the senate ‘Wwas assembled and ready for business. It was adopted, as was also one by Senator Aldrich providing for a sen- ate committee of three, acting with a like number from the house, to no- tify the president that congress was ready to receive any communication he might care to make. . Then Semator McCumber of North Dakota announced the recent death of his colleague, Martin N. Johnson, and in honor of his memory the sen- ate adjourned. The house, after a brief session, ad- Journed as a mark of respect to the m mory of Representatives de Ar- mond and Lassiter. WAR ON NEGROES IN CUBA White Police Raid Meeting and Im.' prison Many Blacks. Havana, Dec. 7.—General Evaristo kstenzo, leader of ‘the Independent Negro ‘party, has made a complaint to President Gomez that at the institu- |, | tion of Brigadier General Asbert, gov-|| Cleveland off Round island, Mud lake, | ernor of Havana province, the police St. Marys river, resulted in the sink- ing of the Steinbrenner. The crew got off safely in yawlboats to Raber Point lighthouse. A heavy northwest storm is raging, with snow. .The Ber- wind is lying at anchor, seriously dam- aged. raided a meeting of negroes in the city of Guines. Many were arrested and all were sentenced to thirty days’ im- prisonment. The incident has intensified the al- ready bitter feeling betwen the whites and blaeks. . —— Paul Fournier Trial at Brainerd, this - Week. Fournier, who 'will be given a new trial at Brainerd on’ the charge of baving killed' N. O. Dahl. Before leaving, this morning, Fournier professed to believe that if justice were done him he would be cleared of the marder charge of which he was' previously convicted. Judge McClenaban is presiding at the Brainerd “term of court and he will set the date when the trial of Fournier will begin. ‘ County Attorney McKusick will leave tonight for Brainerd to take charge of the state’s case against Fournier. C. W. Scrutchin, who was Four- nier’s counsel at the first trial, will again appear for Fournier. He went to Brainerd yesterday morning to be on the ground early for the trial. R. H. CARR POST GHOSE OFFIGERS FOR THE YEAR H. W. Bailey Re-elected Commander.— Local “‘Boys in Blue” Have a Very Prosperous Organization. The annual election of officers of R~ H. Carr Post, No. 174, for the ensuing year was held at the meet- ing of the post last evening and resulted in the choice of the follow- ng: H. W. Bailey, commander; James Smith, S. V. C,; H. P. Minton, J. V. C.; J. M. Fuller, adjutant; John stcber, quartermaster; W P. Dun- nu;z n, sergeant; T. J. Martin, | chaplain; J. A. Mastin, o.’-d.;. R. Eckstrand, o. g. The election of Mr. Bailey as com- mander of the local G. A. R. post was honoring that gentleman for the tenth successive time s chief officer of the “boys in blue,” and indicates in a large measure the popularity of Mr. Bailey among his old comrades. R. H. Carr post is one of the most substantial grand army organizations in Minnesota, although not by any means the largest. The members of the post are all much-respected citizens of this com- munity and are all held in high esteem by the residents of Bemidji and adjoining country. GALHOUN NAWED A3 MINISTER TO CHINA Chicago Man Accepts Diplo- matic Post. ‘Washington, Dec. 7.—Announcement of the appointment of William J, Cal- houn of Chicago as minister to China was made at the state department. Mr. Calhoun has accepted the appofnt- ment. The Chinese government has indicated its pleasure in receiving him. In appointing Mr. Calhoun to the €hinese mission President Taft has selected a man of wide experience and one well qualified to 811 that very im- portant post, which requires a states- man combining both business and dip- lomatic qualifications. Mr. Cathoun is a well known corporation lawyer of Chicago. Peking, Dec. 7.—China signifies the acceptability of W. J. Calhoun as minister from the United States. The appointment gives great satisfaction among the American colony. It is be- lieved that Mr. Calhoun’s eminent legal knowledge and his experience in public life thoroughly qualify him for this responsible post. Crew of Steamer Escapes. Louisville, Ky., Dec. 7.—The steam. er Park City with a heavy cargo of whisky in barrels and cases sank near Glen Mary, Ky. The crew of fifteen, with about thirty-five negro rousta Bouts escaped. There were no passen gees on board. ' THREE B'S COMING; PLAY “BIG BEMIDG” “Billings _ Basketball Bynch” Are Coming East from Montana for Series of Games. JOE MARKHAM IS CAPTAIN, AND IS PLAYING WHIRLWIND GAME The Billings Team Is Recognized as the Champion Five of the West. The “*Big Bemidg” basketball team 1s arranging to play two games against the fast Billings (Montana) basketball team,the champion basket- ball team of the west, and the follow- ing taken from the Billings Gazette, will be read with interest by the friends of Joe Markham and William Collins, well known ex-Bemidjians who are members of the Basketball Bunch”: “The eastern tour of Billings’ crack basket ball team'is rapidly as- suming shape and now practically assured; it would seem that all the centers of the net game enthusiasm along their proposed route are aim- ing to take a shot at the machine which Coach Neill is developing. The touring team will be known as the ‘Billlugs Basketball Bunch’or the ‘Triple. Bs.’ “Yesterday two letters brought in offers for three games, which, added to those already received, place the schedule much nearer completion. It is the team’s desire to have the jumps as evenly divided as possible, so that, 1n case of unfavorable weather, no engagements of the schedule will be lost. Favorable responses from all points indicate this can be done. “New uniforms have been decided upon for the trip and the Billings bunch will be the nattiests quint at the game this season, say those con- cerned. Bright green tights will clothe the players from head to foot when they appoear on the field, with doublets of maroon and white play- ing shoes to set them off. The insigna to be worn on the breasts will be ‘“Tripple B,’ embroidered in gold letters. “While enroute in civilian attire, the traveling organization will wear golf caps, similar to those used by the Polytecs, bearing the letters, ‘B. B. B” in gold, to designate their membership wherever they go. “Sunday the members of the team had their pictures taken for use on “Billings their stationary and advertising cards which will be used during the trip. “Those who will comprise the organization "are E. P. Neill, mana- ger and coach; Joe Markam, captain and forward; Willard Salsbury and J. D. Bishop, forwards; John Todd, center; Charles Dudley, Carl Wick- strom and Will Collins. “The latter is at Livingston, con- nected with the railroad company, but' expects to be transferred to Billings soon. Formerly he played with the teams of Great Falls and Bemdji, Minnesota. Chimney Fire at Conger’s. A chimney fire at the home of J. J. Conger, on Sunday evening, was sufficiently threatening to cause an alarm to be turned in and the fire- men to turn out. The fire was extinguished before any damage to speak of was done to the building and the firemen had little to do. Moral—Insure - with the T. J. Miller Insurance agency.