Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, January 27, 1910, Page 1

. themselves to ~ THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEE ® 5iciETY, ~ HISTORICAL | B — VOLUME 7. NUMBER 239. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, THURSDAY EVENING, JANUARY 27, 1910. TEN CENTS PER WEEK. RECORD-BREAKING CROWD FOR DEVELOPMENT MEET Prominent Men from All Over Northern Minnesota Write They Will Be Here February 17-18.—Pertinent Article From Duluth Herald. W. R. Mackenzie, chairman of the Northern Minnesota Develop- ment association, continues to receive many strong letters of en- couragement concerning the develop- ment and re-apportionment meeting which will be held in Bemidji Thurs- day and Friday, February 17-18. The letters are all optimistic as to the good that can be done at this convention, and being from men of importance in the communities where they live, are considered as being indicative of the unanimous feeling that prevades the residents of this section of the state, that there should be a decided change in the manner in which northern Minnesota has been treated. Among the letters which have . been received, extractsare taken as follows: L. B. Arnold, Duluth, Land Agent D.& L R. Ry. Co—"I will cer- tainly be with you.” F. W. Johnson, Cashier First Na- tional Bank, Breckenridge, Wilkin county.—"You are certainly moving in the right direction as well as along " the proper lines—Minnesota can’t have too much of a good thing.” Lew A. Huntoon, Moorhead, Clay county,—"“I may conclude to be with you if I can get away.” G. R. Jacobi, East Crand Forks, Polk county,—"I have no doubt but - that our club will be represented.” A. L. Thompson, Mahnomen, . Mahnomen county—'I am heartily in favor of this movement and will see that our section is represented at the convention.” A. F. Amundson, President First National Bank, Detroit, Becker county—"Will call attention of Com- mercial club to convention and will endeavor to attend.” One of the strongest arguments in favor of reapportionment and getting together for the development of northern Minnesota and also ad- voctaing a large attendence at the Bemidji meeting is the following, taken from the Duluth Herald of Monday evening, January 24: ““As the Herald frequently has pointed out, there is but one way to get reapportionment, and reap- portionment must come before Northern Minnesota can expect to get its just dues from the state. That way is to elect to the legisla- ture none but men who pledge make reappor- tionment the leading issue in the next session, and who will join together and announce that no legislation whatever shall be enacted until a fair, honest reaportionment bill becomes a law. “The proposed meeting at Be- midji next month, if proper co-opera- tion is secured, will point a way to perfect the organization needed to advance the interests of Northern Minnesota in this and other matters. The organization is needed, and if formed and given a proper public backing, it can induce the répre- sentatives of Northern Minnesota in the legislature to act as they should. effective organization of the sena- tors and representatives can be brought forth. “As stated in The Herald Satur- day evening, a call has been issued, as a result of a mass meet- ing held at Bemidji last week, for a convention to be held at Bemidji Feb. 17 and 18. The call pro- vides for two delegates from each county, to be appointed by the chairman of the county board; two delegates from each commercial club, to be chosen by the club; two delegates from each county, to be appointed by the state senators; two delegates from each county, to be appointed by the'state repre- sentatives; and ten delegates from the Duluth Commercial club. Without such an organiza- tion, it is extremely doubtful if an “Without consulting with the Duluth Commercial club officers, it can be stated that Duluth will be represented at the proposed conven- tion, because it has been foremost in the, work of developing Northern Minnesota and propose to keep in the van, Itis to be hoped that every county in Northern Minnesota will be represented by as many dele- gates as possible, for it is important that the convention should be as large as it can be made, and as fully. representative. “The Herald would suggest that at this convention the matter of legislative reapportionment be given first place, because without a just representation of northern Minne- sota in the legislature according to population, as t he Constitution requires, it is not to be expected that the northern half of the state will secure proper consideration from the legislature. “There will be no reappointment so long as Northern Minnesota remains divided, but reappoint- ment will come just a§ soon as Northern Minnesota sends to St. Paul a legislative representation organized and determined to secure justice. It is not emough that sepators and representatives be pledged to favor reappointment; they should be pledged to favor reappointment before everything else, and even, in the case of the senators, at the cost to themselves of cutting their four-year terms to two years. N “Such an organization of senators and representatives can be brought about by the Bemidji meeting if it goes about it in the right way, and if the various communities of Northern Minnesota co-operate as they should. “The meeting is a splendid idea, and it is to be hoped that it will be supported warmly all along the line.” “Y.P.” Annual of Salvation Army Tonight, : During the past three weeks, the people of the local Salvation Army corps have been industriously en- gaged in preparing themselves to entertain the people who will attend the Young Peoples Annual tonight. An interesting program has been prepared and awarding of prizes for company meeting (Sunday school) attendance, during. the past year, will be interesting features. -A small admittance fee will be charged for the benefit of our Young People’s work. Door’s open at.7 o’lock. Come early. Salvation Army Hall, Minne- sota avenue. T. J. Burke, president of the Northern Grocery company, went to Brainerd this morning. Mr. Burke asserted, before leaving, that he was going down to Brainerd for the purpose of consulting his ‘busi- ness associate, William Cleary, bq'- fore the latter departs on a trip to Europe and some other places. Tailored buy for future. and Coats in latest makes, new materials and perfect work- manship at such remarkable savings that it will pay to even THE the thousands who visit this store. grade merchandise at better values than other stores. have enjoyed which make it possible to Always Carry a Large Assortment of Fashionable Dry Goods, Furnishings and Shoes of which we still have a splendid assortment. find it of material interest to do your purchasing now for your present and future wants. Muslin Underwear Furnishings, Dry Goods, Shoes - All Goods that are needed all the year round. pay you to lay in a substantial supply - where cost will be Suits drug business. R. F. PEPPLE SELLS HIS INTEREST, DRUG STORE C. W. Brandborg Will Hereafter Have the Active Management of the Popular Pioneer Store. A deal was closed yesterday where- by R. F. Pepple has disposed of his interest in the City Drug Store and retires from the active management of that place of business. Hereafter the firm name at the City Drug Store will be known as Brandborg, French & Goodman, E. N. French retaining his interest in the store and Mr. Goodman and Mr, Brandborg being taken in as mem- bers of the firm. C. W. Brandborg will have the active management of the store, and his management commenced. today. He has been in the city far several] years, and through his courteous}: treatment of all customers bas won many friends who are patrons of the store. He is a skilled pharmacist, and thoroughly understands the Mr. E. N. French remains at Blackduck, while Mr. John Goodman is the “silent” partner of the busi- ness. ) The City Drug store is the pioneer drug store of Bemidji, 4nd since the first day the store was opened for business there has always been a good business at the store. It has always been the aim of the manage- ment of the City Drug store to give value received and to in'all cases please patrons; and the new manage- Skirts, Waists Petticoats in silk and heathet- bloom, Kimonas all of the su- perior grade that makes our stock go at same prices In These Four Days ot Our Sale. here to that principle, which will undoubtedly win for the store new customers and added busi- ness. The Methodist ladies’ aid will give a supper on the 17th of next month. The time and place has as yet not been decided, but a later announce- ment of the kind of supper and place of serving will be made. Candidate for City Clerk. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for city clerk to be voted upon at the city election to be held Tuesday February 15, 1910 If elected, I will give the office my personal attention and the city a good business administration of its affairs. With this pledge to the voters I solicit your support for the:election, and your vote on that date: Respectfully Submitted, Clyde J. Pryor. The Remarkable Sale of this Great Establishment Closes SATURDAY, JANUARY 29th, Only four days left to buy at the enormous bargains that prevail throughout this Sale. This has been the most successful sale and of great benefit to all purchasers, as is manifested by The reliability of this establishment is well known, by the test of many years of fair dealing, always with a view to please the public by providing high ‘ Thanks to the liberal patronage we about half. Remember Only Four Days ‘Remain of This Closing Out Sale at BERMAN EMPORIUM READJUSTMENT OF RATES ON INSURANCE DEMANDED With New Waterworks System, Team for Fire Department, Ete., Citizens Believe Fire Insurance Adjusters Should “Get Busy’ on Readjustment. With the installation of a new waterworks system that cost many thousands of dollars, a new pump- ing station completed at the same time that the waterworks plant was installed, and other condi- tions apparently complied with, many residents of Bemidji cannot understand why speedy action is not taken by the ¢‘powers that be” to readjust and rerate the insur- ance rates of this city. The waterworks plant has not yet been officially "tested, and it is likely that the plant will not be regularly tested for ten days or two weeks to come. But word from the inspectors is to the effect that the test will be made as soon as it is possible to make it, Another requirement made by the Inspection bureau that would assist 1n lowering the rates of insurance was the purchase of a team ef horses for the use of the fire department. The city council has agreed to pur- chase a team, and has really officially ordered the team to be bought. It is understood that ‘the horses will be purchased before the end of the present week. With these requirements complied with, there should be nothing to 1910. You will It will indeed obstruct the work of re-estimating and re-rating the city. However there appears to be an- other matter that must be adjusted, according to J. B. McLeran of Duluth, inspector for this district, and that is the regulation of the wiring of the local electric lighting plant. Alderman J. Bisiar recently wrote to the inspector concerning the re- estimating of the city; and yesterday he received the following answer, which is self-explanatory: “Duluth Inspection Bureau, Suite 210-212 Lonsdale Building, J. B. McLeran Inspector. “Duluth, January 24. “J. Bisiar, .Esq., Bemidji, Minn. “Dear Sir:—Your esteemed favor of the 22nd inst. is received and has been carefully considered. The whole question of re-estimating the property for your city is now under consideration. Itis an established fact that the better the conditions are when these estimates are made, the lower the insurance-cost, and the question of a team for hauling hose to fires is an important one, “I see from your letter that you are alderman from the Third ward of your city, and I would call your attention especially to the great bazard there is to both life and property from the bringing of a high potential” electric current through your city to the point at the electric station where it is now changed toa lower voltage. You will observe that from the wholesale grocery house down toward the mills there are high potential wires and wires carrying lower current on the same polesand there is little, if any, pro- tection against this great fire danger in your city. This important matter will also have consideration when final determination as to the work at Bemidji is reached. “Thanking you for your informa- tion acd interest shown, I am, “Yours very truly, “—J. B. McLeran, “Inspector.” REFORMATORY FOR ONE; COUNTY JAIL, ANOTHER Judge Stanton Home.—He Sentences Two Who Entered Pleas of Guilty. Judge Stanton, yesterday, sen- tenced John Kolinski to an inde- terminate sentence in the state reformatory at St. Cloud, on the charge of grand larceny in the the second degree, and sent Frank Williams to the Beltrami county jail, there to be incarcerated for ninety days, on a petty larceny charge. Kolinski and Williams appeared before the judge and plead guilty to the charge lodged against them. Kolinski stole a coat and a pair of rubbers from the Challenge hotel, and Williams stole a suit case, filled with- articles of wearing apparel from one of Cochrane & Son’s logging camps, on Kithi lake, north of Cass lake, Judge Stanton is officiating in chambers in this city for a week, having-adjourned the term of which he has been presiding at Grand Ragids. He states that the term in Itasca county will undoubtedly last until well on into the months of March. There has been much work there, court convening at 8 in the morning and it often bemg neces- sary to hold evening sessions. Today, Judge Stanton filed an order for the drawing of a grand jury for the term of court for Bel- trami county, which will be con- vened in this city the fourth Tuesday in February. The clerk of court, the sheriff and a justice of the peace to be selected will choose the jury.