Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 18, 1909, Page 1

Easie 4 Historical Society, 73 THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEE BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 18, 1909. MINNESOTA ! |STORICAL ! SOCIETY, L VOLUME 7. NUMBER 207. TEN CENTS PER WEEK. 1 THE ELKS' CHARITY BALL WAS A SPLENDID SUCCESS About Sixty Couples Participated.—Armory Was Resplend- ent With Purple and White and “0ld Glory,”— Musie by, Orchestra Was Superb. . With music that was inepiring, a splendid floor, a room: that was decorated with the colors of the order in an exceedingly beautiful combination, and attendants that looked after every want of those present, some sixty couples partici- pated in the annual charity ball . which was given at the Armory ‘f@é; night, under the auspices of Be- midji Lodge, No. 1052, B. P. O. Elks. The Armory was fairly well filed by the jolly party, and the general expression was that the ball eclipsed former efforts of the Elks and main- tained their reputation as being entertainers of a high order. While the attendance was not as large as the members of the com- mittees had expected, yet there were enough on hand to make a fine party, and there was a general mingling that was indeed hte acme of the brotherly spirit which is the principal feature of the B. P. O. E. . The dancersbegan arriving early, and there were general expressions of approval when a glance was taken at the decorations. The entire interior of the hall was transformed into one mass of purple and white. Reaching from the center of the ceiling to either side were festoons of purple and white crepe paper, which made a bower of great beauty. At the front entrance there had been placed a large moose head, in close proximity to which were purple and white electric light globes. The orchestra was seated on the stage, which was also prettily decorated. Intermingled with- the colors of the Elks were several large American flags, which more forcibly put forth the Americanism of the order, the Elks being a strictly U. S. lodge. The music was the real feature of the evening, and was furnished by Prof. Harry Masten’s orchestra, the instrumentation of which was as follows: Harry Masten, director and first E H. JERRARD, Chairman Executive Committee. violin; Thomas Britton, first violin; Mrs. H. Masten, piano; Oscar Lin- T. J. CRANE & CO. Women’s and Children’s Ready-to-Wear Garments to heré. All Ladies’ Dresses. Cloaks, Suits and Dresses at Half Price Seldom, if ever before, have the ladies of Be- midji had such an opportunity. Cloaks, Suits and The complete stock of this Foremost Store at Half Price and that too before the holiday. /A HALF PRICE SALE AT THIS STORE meansexactly what the words imply. Half of our Regular Prices, which themselves are lower than those of any of our competitors. No tampering with or “doctoring” of original Selling Prices is resorted If you had a Cloak, Suit or Dress in view that was priced at $20, you can buy it now for $10. $30 Garments at $15 $25 Garments at $12.50 $20 Garments at $10 dell, coronet; Happy Anderson, clarionet; George Kinney, trombone; W. B. McLachlan, bassand prompter; Herbert Wood, traps. William Parker was present and acted as caterer in serving the refreshments, which position he filled very acceptably. The entire dance, the making of the arrangements and the carrying out of the ball, reflected great credit on the members of the various com- mittees and all others who assited. The committees were as follows: Executive Committee— E. H. Jerrard, chairman; A. H. Jester, M. J. Brown, J. C. Parker, D. D. Miller. Decorating Committee— A. H. Jester, Gus Melges, Dr. G. M. Pal- mer, M. J. Brown, D. D. Miller, Eric Ives, F. S. Lycan, E.H. Jer- rard. Floor Committee—Bert Barker, W. L. Brooks, L. G. Crothers, Dr. J. T. Tuomy, Oscar Erwig, W. J. Mark- bham. Giving the “Eleven O’Clock Toast”—E. H. Jerrard. The “Eleven O'Clock Toast,” which is one of the really beautiful things of Elkdom, was given by Past Exalted Ruler Jerrard in a very effective manner, and with the Iight; shut off, the striking clock was brought out vividly. $00 OPERATIONS BEING PUSHED, EAST OF HERE George Lydick Clearing Much Right-of- Way.—Richard Evans and Mann “‘Slinging Dirt.” The work of clearing the right-of- way and pushing grading operations on the Soo railway, east of Bemidji to Cass Lake and for some distance east of theirjtowards the Leech- Lake Dam, is progressing very satisfactor- ily, according to several-of the ‘con- tractors who were visitors in Be- midji last night. George Lydick of Cass Lake, who is clearing a considerable por- tion of the right-of-way, was in Bemidji. He stated that he has contracted to clear seventeen miles of the Soo right-of-way east of {Cass Lake and the sixteen miles from Cass Lake to Bemidji. Mr. Lydick has tour miles of the right- of way westward from Cass Lake ready for the shovels, and eight miles of right-of-way has been cleared east of the «Lake.” Mr. Lydick has four crews of men at |work on the clearing, and he is rushing the work as rapidly as it can possibly be done. Richard Evans, the Minneapolis contractor, has two big steam shovels at work on the grade west from Cass Lake towards Bemidji, and the dirt Congressman Halvor Steenerson recently introduced a bill in con- gress having for its primary intents relief for the strikes and labor troubles incident thereto. Comment on the bill was quite pointed; and in a letter to the Pioneer, the con- gressman says: “Washington, Dec. 13. “Editor, Bemidji Pioneer, Bemidii, Minnesota. “Dear Sirs:—In explanation of the bill T introduced last Friday I desire to say that when the switch- men’s strike in St. Paul was threat- ened a couple of weeks ago Chair- man Knapp of the Interstate Com- mission and Mr. Neill, Commissioner of Labor, weré requested to mediate under the Erdman Act and pro- ceeded to St. Paul for that purpose, but when they arrived the strike was already declared and it was too late, “The representative of the strikers, in a printed statement in the St. Paul newspapers of Thursday, Dec- ember 2nd, stated that the reason that they did not care to arbitrate under the Erdman Act was that the arbitration therein contemplated bound the employes not to strike or . |ask for higher wages until the end of Navajo Indian Rugs Genuine Navajo In- dian Hand-woven Rugs, in the various colors and sizes. Prices from $6 fo $15 Leather Goods Ladies’ Genuine Seal, Walrus and Aligator Hand Bags, in all sizes and styles. The new fall shapes are especially attractive. Prices from GOULD’S Holiday Gifts for Everybody BUY USEFUL CHRISTMAS GIFTS CONGRESSMAN STEENERSON WRITES OF ‘STRIKE BILL’ Explains His Purpose for Introduction of Bill Contem- plated to Safeguard the Public and Provide for Running of Business. the arbitration proceedings, and under the Erdman Act there was an appeal from the arbitrators upon questions of law apaarent upon the record first to the Circuit Court and then to the Circuit Court of Appeals, which might take two years for s final determination. After consultae tion with officials of the Interstate Commerce Commission, as well as with the Commissioner of Labor, it was concluded that this provision in regard to appeal was unnecessary and that no reason exists why the decision of the Circuit Court should not be final. “The question really arbitrated is never a judicial one and cannet be sabject to review by the court, and it is only upon questions of jurisdic- tion, that is to say whether or not the points decided are outside of the arbitration agreement, that a legal opinion is necessary. “The Railroad telegraphers’ strike, two years ago, demonstrated that the law was defective in this regard and that the appeal provision is unnecessary. My bill, therefore, seeks to amend the Erdman act, with a view to expediting a deter- mination of arbitration thereunder, [Continued on Last Page.) Post Cards Christmas, New Year and Greet- Ing Cards of all kinds. Fine assortment of Xmas and New Year Cards at 2 for 5¢ Photo and Post Gard Albums Card Albums, with leather and leatherette embossed covers, an end- less variety ranging in’ CHRISTMAS SWEATERS For Women, Girls and Infants, a sweater is the “clear thing” to give or get for Christraas. For women GIFT HOSIERY IS POPULAR We carry the Kayser silk hose in all colors $1.50 And also couplete showing of ADAINTY WAIST IN A NEAT BOX make as nice a gift as one could price from 5¢ fo $3.00 Smokers’ Articles $1 to $I5 Hand Painted is flying in big chunks, over Cass Lake way. Mr. Evans has said that the first ten miles of the right-of-way from Cass Lake towards Bemidji iinrnishes the finest grounds to grade : b. Lisle H lor 50 Pill C d i i and -children we have every con- wan ; 15le Hose. every color o0c. that he has ever worked on. 1llow Covers an Cigars, Pipes, Tobacco, ceivable size, color or style.yCOm- ‘_“ $3.50 a new lme.°f Smart Infant'’s Chashmere Hose, silk F. J. Mann, another Soo con-|§ Wall Banners, in all | Smoking Sets, Tobacco Slots Ting 1 all Tesgtha £roes lup 1o Tailored Waists in plaited styles, | pheql and toe, every color 75, tractor, was with Messrs. Lydick|lj shadesof leather. Very | Jars, Cigar Humidors, Hand Finished. At $4 and $5 Beautiful Hand Embroidered or “Fancy cut” linen waists made in many effects. Other styles in Linen waists $1.50 fo §3 and Evans. Mr. Mann has a con- tract to grade seventeen miles of the right-of-way, eastward from Cass Lake. He isalso one of the “big ones” of the Soo graders, and work is progressing very nicely with him. appropriate for Xmas Gifts, Prices from 50¢ fo $12 etc. Allthe well known brands of cigars, packed 12, 25 and 50 in a box, for Xmas Gifts. Holiday Stationery packed in fancy Christ- Lisle Vests of Gauze with hand crochet yoke for 50¢ to $1.50 SILK PETTICOATS HEART 344 length, Plain or Fancy weaves or combination colors Chitd’s Sweater from $1.25 to $5 Women's Sweaters $3.50 to $15 Moccasing Northland Pine Co. Cutting Much The very popular I Our Christmas sale of cloaks and PATTING GIFT ; Vimber, house slipper—always mas boxes'. An. assort- KIMUNAS ARE MUBH GIVEN suits offers P::aclical Parenl:s All shades of Taffeta and black,. gr:s;t:i :S:To::s‘fi:?;:v;:;::aefi E?fi?pt?r?]zllassizaesf(n}zi }Irl:llrlxt i itk A beautiful line of Kimonas in All greater chances to buy the Girl Something to wear for Christmas and girls are always bappy with something to make them look more stylish. full sized deep flounce, $5. A bewildering array of danty evening shades, novelty srks in Brocaded effects. Prices range from $5 fo $14 } Gift Furs, Auto Scarfs, Veils, Silk Underwear, Hand- infants and grown people Prices from 50¢ up 25¢ to $2.50 Fine Chocolates and Bon-Bons packed in fancy Christ- mas boxes. Roach & er lumber syndicate, came to the city yesterday evening from Walker and spent several hours here, re- turning to Walker on the south- bound night M. & I. passenger |@ train. i Mr. Long is conrected with the|& Northland Pine company, one of fleece, flannel, crepe and silk. colors, Empire or Princess style $2.25t0 $15 Art Calendars An endless variety in the numerous Weyerbaeuser con-|l§ Hand Coll‘))red and Plain | Tisdale’s celebrated . . . . {cerns, and which is domga lot of § Prints. Prices ranging | candies. Prices,perbox, kerchiefs, Belt Buckles, Hat Pins, Collar Pins, Choice Bags |[f/ieresat o in e e wie|§f rom vt |country that was purchased at H {| the sales held some years ago un-|y der the provisions of the Morris { Chippewa law. Mr. Long says that the company has two camps at the eastern end of Leech 'lake and two on the shore | of Big Boy lake; that about twenty B million will be cut this winter, which timber will be driven down the Leech river to the Mississippi and thence ‘on to Minneapolis. : -25¢ fo $1.50 25¢ to $10 ARTHUR N.GOULD SMGESSUH T0 CRANE & 60ULD 301 Beltrami Ave from across the sea, Collars, Jabots, Dutch Colars, Silk | Waists, Skirts and Gowns. When you feel fatigued and need recuperation you are invited to make yourself at home in this store. A few moments rest in the right place at the right time is a wonderful.tenic. Meet your friends here. : Hew_Lucatiun