Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, January 14, 1910, Page 1

] THE BEMIDJI DAILY PI(’)NE (] VOLUME 7. NUMBER 228.' BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 14, 1910. TEN CENTS PER WEEK. UNDERWOOD IS PRESIDENT |, Jouses swtors '8 BEMDE" SUPSONE [2s st soor 0= v | [OMAM CLAIMS ROBBING 1 OF MINNESOTA STATE FAIR Lake City Man Chosen, After Spectacular and Strenuous Contest.—Election Attended With Disorder.—W. R.Mackenzie Made Fine Showing. e NEW STATE FAIR OFFICERS. President — J. M. Underwood, Lake City. First Vice President—C. M. Griggs, St. Paul. Second Vice President—E. P. Still- well, Minneapolis. Board of Managers—C. T. Craig, Duluth; J. H. Canfield, Lake Park; F. W. Murphy, Wheaton; M. W. Sivright, Appleton. NEW PRESIDENT OF STATE FAIR. J. M. Underwood, Lake City. Born Wayne county, New York. President of State Horticultural society for seven years. Has been councilman and mayor of Lake City, and is now on its char- ter commission. Besides being president of the Jewell Nursery Co., he has made himself an endurable reputation as a butter maker. He has been on state farm board since 1897. Atamost remarkable session of the Minuesota State Agricultural Ass’n. held yesterday—a session marked at times by scenes of disorder and con- siderable bitterness—]. M. Under- wood of Lake City was elected as president of the board of managers of the Minnesota State Fair, defeat- ing J. J. Furlong of Austih, by a vote of 163% to 156. Tke annual meeting of the State Agricultural society is said to have been attended by the largest crowd | of delegates that ever participated in any meeting of the society. The result of the annual election of officers is given above; and while W. R. Mackenzie, Beltrami county’s candidate for a place on thé board of managers, did not “land,” yet this section of the state was given a great impetus through his candidacy. He made a very good showing, and there is every reason to believe that bad he announced his candidacy sooner, Mr. Mackenzie would have been elected. The contest between the Furlong and Underwood factions was one of the most stubborn fights ever waged in the house chamber; and it is admitted by all that the Furlong people lost out through the work of of the credential committee; and possibly through the generosity of Mr. Furlong himself, who passed the word along the line not to oppose the admission to vote of all the minor organizations which had been proposed and allow their delegates to vote in the annual election. Mr. Furlong’s followers had lined up to oppose the admission to vote of these so-called delegates, but at the last moment Mr. Furlong yielded, and it is known that fully twenty votes were added to the Underwood |** strength, giving that gentleman. a very small majority in the final vot- ing. The battle was really won in the credeuntials committee, which passed on ten contested delegations. These delegations represented ten societies whose right to representa- tion in the association was disputed. The delegates from these societies were all for Underwood, without them he could not have been elected. The disputed delegates were ad- mitted and that settled the fight, though by a close vote. The vote was taken by roll call of the societies represented, the State *Agricultural society being a composite of many state and county farmers’ organizations. When the casting of ballots was called, the poise became so loud that it was impossible for President Nelson to maintain order, and from the beginning to the finale of the election, there was loud talk, personal disputes- and much acrimonious debate that threatened at one period to develop into serious combat. As the voting progressed, it was seen that the credentials committee was determined to allow everybody to vote who had expressed prefer- ence in the presidential contest, and before the end was reached there was such a hub-hub going on that President Nelson, after takipg the skin from his knuckels rapping for order, folded his arms and allowed the excited delegates to run matters to suit their own free will—and the result was a sight for sore eyes. The announcement of Under- wood’s election brought Furlong immediately to his feet with a motion to make the election unanimous. Mr. Furlong followed with a short talk, urging harmony in the associa- ition and pledging his own active efforts towards the support of the new president and the fair. His motion was adopted by a ris- ing vote. C. M. Griggs of St. Paul first vice-president were elected by acclamation. Senator Dar Hal resigned his posi- tion on the board, stating he did so out of deference to the opinion given by Attorney General Simpson that members of the legislature could not hold positions on the board; and M. W. Sivright was elected in his place. Col. Wilkinson extended the olive branch to the opposing forces by suggesting that J. J. Furlong, the defeated candidate for president, be elected by acclamation to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Underwood. This suggestion brought forth a reply from P. V. Collins, editor of the Northwest Agriculturist, which was entirely uncalled for and was the only really bitter instance of the entire struggle that could not be wiped out by a handshake aund a slap on the shoulder. Mr. Collins’ utterances were hissed; and Mr. Furlong stated em- phatically that be would, under no circumstances, allow his pame to be used. Charles P. Craig of Duluth was nominated by acclamation to fill the vacancy caused by the election to the presidency of J. M. Underwood. Then came the struggle for the two remaining memberships’ on the state board; and President Nelson ruled that the two candidates re- ceiving the largest number ‘of votes should be elected. The following were nominated: W. R. Mackenzie of Bemidji, T. R. Johnstone of Crookston, J. H. Can- field of Lake Park, F. W. Murphy of Wheaton, N. P. Dunn of Brainerd, M. G. Smith of Kasson and two other minor candidates, bringing into the filed five men from what the delegates were pleased to term northern Minnesota.” although Messrs. Mackenzie and Johnstone were the only real northern Minne- sota candidates. Messrs. Murphy and Canfield were elected, and the other candi- dates received votes as follows: N. P. Dunn 83}, W. R. Mackenzie 56%, T. R. Johnstone 30, M. G. Smith 8, several scattering. Mr. Mackenzie’s chances were blighted by the fact that Johnstone was a candidate from this section and also that Craig of Duluth had already been elected a member of the board; and there was a demand that someone more nearly the center be chosen. William F. Lee of Long Prairie, who retired from the board, was made a life member of the society. A large portion of the delegates left the meeting after the election, many of them vowing they would society, so strenuous and disorderly had been the session of yesterday; but they will change their minds ‘ere another year rolls around and a large percentage of them will be on hand ready for another similar af- fray—and the fair will be better than ever, because of loyalty of Minnesotians to their institutions. never attend another meeting of the| home on a late train during the small hours of the morning. After ringing the bell furiously for half an hour without ‘raising any .of the family, he went to the rear of the house and attempted to rouse the maid by hammering on the window, without success, and concluded she also must be out. He then walked seven blocks to a drug store and with the assistance of “‘Central” and tne telephone managed to get the door unlocked and get in. The gentleman declares that he did all this without using any protane language and he is neither a preacher or an editor. Fire Sale at the Tea Store. The entire stock of teas, coffees, spices and china will be placed on sale at astonishingly low prices. Most of the goods that were actually damaged have been thrown out and the remaining stock, slightly damaged, will be offered to the public. The dishes and fancy china have in no way been affected by the fire but will go at fire-sale prices. —Bemidji Tea Store. OVER ON LITTLE FALLS Two One-Sided Halves; a Small Crowd _and the Score of 46 to 14 Tells 3 the Tale. The much-touted “All-Stars” team of Little Falls was torn to shreds by the mighty team representing this city. The first half was a . walk-away for “Big Bemidg” the half ending by a score of 21 to 5 .in their favor; the|« second half was a repetiion of the first, only more so, the final score being 46 to 14. . Nord was-=asily the star of the evening, makipg a total of 11 bas- kets, or 22 points for ‘‘Big Bemidg.” Gill made 12 points. . As to the crowd little can be said. It was small, but nevertheless enthusiastic, and the team -work dis- played by “Big Bemidg” at times brought the spectators to their feet. There will be: another game to- night with the same teams at the same place. The lineup of “Big- Bemidg” will be somewhat altered, A more evenly matched game will no doubt be played tonight as the Little ‘Falls players have just be- come familiar with the floor and the room. If both teams display the team work which is expected of them and which they can produce a very close score is looked for. What the team needs mostis an audience. They boys play much better when there isa large crowd present and the large crowds helps pay expenses. Let every enthusias- tic fan be out to the game tonight. The line-up of the teams last night were as follows: Big Bemidg” Nord .... Heffron. McElmeel. “All Stars” Gill.. Brown Ump\re and Butler. Summary of game—Fields goals —Nord, : 11; Heffron, 4; Gill, 4; McElmeel, -1; Brown, 1; Faust, 3; Getchell, 2; foul goals—Gill, 4; Getchell, 2; final score—"Big Bemidg”’—46. Little Falls—14. Lme -up for tumght A Necessary Clearance YOU can easily understand that in af business like our’s it’s quite impossible to tell beforehand exactly how many suits and overcoats | we shall sell; if we could do it, we would buy more than enough; a clothing store without any clothes in it, sold § out clean, would be a funny store. We always have a surplus, must have; and we always, § about this time of the winter, try to dispose of this unsold | surplus by quoting special low prices on it. policy in such a business as this to carry winter goods i over till next fall; we dont do it. Hart Schaffner & Marx clothes We're going to sell what we have left of Hart Schaffner & Marx clothes and the other good winter things to wear, at prices that are very seriously less than their real value. what we call “broken lots;” that is, we had all sizes of each pattern at the beginning, suits and overcoats; we've sold in the regular way all but a few sizes, here and there; broken lots. any one pattern or style. ducement-to-buy figure. For example: Here are winter overcoats that have F Some of these clothes are It’s bad § SAFE-BLOWER AS RELATIVE Says Re.lative by Name of Smith (One of Escaped Bandit's Aliases) Worked in Harvest Fields of Arkansas Several Years. Some days ago the Bemidji Pioneer received a letter from a woman who signs her as Mrs. Hallie Lynck. It may be possible that she was a near relative of th'e burglar who robbed the bank at Puposky. She states that he worked in the harvest fields, and that_his partner Johnson worked in the fields with him may not be an impossible thing. If this should be a matter of fact it may give a clue asto who the lucky robber is. Itis said that he at one time went by the name of ]xm Smith but no doubt has a number of aliases. The letter follows: «Egger, Ark,, 12-30-190q. «Editor of the paper at Bemidji, Minn, “Dear Sir:—Pardon me for troubling you, I read a piece in the paper where a. man supposed name |0 be Jim Smith was shot and killed near your town at the bridge by Sheriff Hazen and Johnson, Nov. 26. Ihavea near relative | BEMIDJI POOR ARE WELL | CARED FOR BY GITY “DADS” City's Indigent Fed on the “‘Fat of the Land.”—Are Made Very Comfortable. Judging from the way the | city poor “city fathers” these cold winter months is a credit to any city. These poor families have indeed much to be thankful for. There is perhaps no other city in the state or any state for that matter that sets a better table for its poor than does Bemidji. There -are perhaps one half the families among the working and middle classes that sit down toa ches[ier-mea], than is furnished thg are cared for by our H | poor. been $35 and $30, $28 and $25, $22 and $20, now to be sold at $22, $18, $15. Here are winter suits, good as ever; better than ordi- nary, that we’ve sold at $35 and $30, $28 and $25, and $20, now at $22, $18, $15. You not only can well afford to buy any of these; you cant afford not to; they're real bargains not merely in name but in fact. - $22 This store is the home of Hart Schaffner & Marx clothes 600D CLOTHES " NOTHING "ELSE MONEY CHEERFULLY REFUNDED The list below will give one an idea of what our city is doing and in the manner it is being done. Here are the bills allowed by the council at the last meeting. The bills allowed by the city council at their last meeting, Janu- ary 10, were as follows: Charles Nangle. ¥ | For City of Bemidji— Among them are all sizes, but probably not all sizes in But that’s your advantage; | you'll find some remarkable values now in Hart Schaffner | & Marx suits and overcoats; marked down to a real in- 3. clothesline........cocouuuuunnnn $ .10 For Mrs. Simonson— 1 bushels potatoes. 40 Ol 15 2 1bs. butter .70 Crackers-.. .25 Cranberries. .10 11b. tea dust .25 Toast . .25 Apples .10 Raisins . .10 2 lbs. cooki Tea-spoons 1 Ib. pork... .20 15 .05 2 1bs. br. rice 10 Charles Nangle. For Mrs. L. Edwards— 2 cords of Wood..........c....! $3.50 E. H. Winter & Co. For Mrs. Buenther— Dec. 16—1 cord wood........ $1.75 For Mrs. L. Edwards— Dec. 21—2 cords of wood.. Mrs. F. A, Blakeslee. .$3.50 i) Dec. 29—Caring for Elof F 'orsm, a patient, for 8 days by that name, I am troubled about it and would be pleased to hear the particuiars about it, Is he sure dead? Will you be so kind as to write me and tell me the particulars about it? Did they get the man that was with him? If so, you might get some —t information about him. If I could get the description of the man I could feel beiter about it, He (Jim Smith) my relative, has been in the harvest field for several years. I have not heard from him in some time. I hope he is not in such business, but the name is the same. He, the paper said, was supposed to have blown up and robbed the bank at Puposky, seventeen miles north of =T Bemidji. Oh, please do write me the particulars about it. If you | could get his hand writ I would know it. I will forever appre- ciate it as a favor, and thankidg you in advance for your kindness, ¢Very Respectfully, ‘“—Mrs, Hallie Lynck” at $2 per day Dec. 24—Caring for Robert Shallabarger, a patient, two weeks at $12 per week.. ...$24.00 M. E. Smith. House rent for Mrs. Tolman from January 4 to Febru- ary 4, 1910.....uuueee Geeeneee.$10 00 George Knott. Caring for thirteen poor peo- ple at $5.25 per week for ofie Week......iiiieariiinnie $60 00 This bill is for week ending Jaunary 9. CANTON MISSISSIPPI INSTITUTED IN BEMIDJI Col. August Hohenstein, Assisted by Capt. Harvey Reiners, Had Charge of Work. At the Odd Fellows’ hall, Wednes- day evening, the institution of the canton took place and the officers were duly installed. The organiza- tion is known as Canton Mississippi, No. 8, Bemidji, Minn. Col. August Hohenstein, deputy commander, assissted by Captain Harvey Reiners, adjutant general, had charge of the installation and organization. The following make up the char- ter members of this new organiza- tion: N. L. Hakkerup, Ben Erickson, Iver Ungstad, A. H. Huntosh, Geo. A. Canterbury, Frank Wagner, John Hakkerup, R. C. Hayner, A. R. Erickson, Dwight D. Miller, Geo. W. Denley, E. H. Cornwall, Floyd Brown, Andrew Bock, ~ Nelson H. Willet, A. L. Mbrris, William Fellows, R. L. Given, Charles S. Carter, Viggo Peterson, John Goodman. J. J. Jenkinson, Jos. H. Carter. After the installation cere: ‘Monigg a lunch was served by Mrs. ,’Mch. lane, Mrs. Ben Erickson, Mrs, wall, Mrs. D. D. Miller and Miss Olive Miller. - ¥ For Sale—Large maps -of the state of Minnesota, United States and both hemispheres, size 18in. by 22 inches. The state map gives the- population of all the cities and villages in Minnesota, All four mapsfor 5 cents. - Atthe Pioneer Office. ;