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

THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEE Historical Sodiets P e VOLUME 7. NUMBER 254. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, MONDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 14, 1910. TEN CENTS PER WEEK. REPRINT OF POLITICAL ARTICLE; AND ANSWER In Fairness to Mr. Parker, Mr. McCuaig and the Voters of the City, Both Arti Herewith cle and Answer Are Published. We are herewith reprinting an article that appeared in the issue of the Pioneer of a week ago. We have been told by friends of both factions that it was the most non- committal article ever published in a newspaper in this state, regard- ing politics. To take up sides, or advance an argument in rebuttal of this article was entirely uncalled for. Here is the article: Who is going to be the next mayor? One week from tomorrow is elec- tion day and the question of city politics is freely discussed by the citizens and merchanis in and about the city. William McCuaig, a well known merchant in this city, is first in the field for mayorality honors and per- haps has the advantage. Mr. McCuaig is known as one of Bemidji’s foremost business men and has conducted a successful business in this city for the past twelve years. To figure out the ¢dope” from the average citizen’s point of view, tor the next mayor, it looks like McCuaig. To voice public senti- ment and the expressions of the merchants and citizens at large, it is hard to see any other way, That is perhaps, due to the fact that Mr., McCuaig has made his announcement early and that he has been a candidate for this of- fice before, and that he is Perhaps the best known of the two candi- dates, J. C. Parker, the other candidate for this office, has recently come in- to the field for mayoralty honors and is making a strong fight to land the toga. Mr. Parker is perhaps not as well known by the average voter as is Mr. McCuaig. He is, however, making a strong fight and his friends declare that he will be elected. Mr. Parker is engaging himself in the lumber business and is away from the city a great deal, therefore he is at a disadvantage in making a run for this office. As to who would make the better mayor is a difficult question to answer, To express the sentiment of the merchants in the city, as well as street talk and heresay, it seems that the majority vote will be cast for William McCuaig. This is also said regarding the above question, as to who would make the better mayor. Had Mr. Parker made his announcement first, and had he been able to make a personal solicitation among his friends, the answer might be a differ- ent one. Here is the answer:- “To the voters of the city of Be- midji: An article recently appeared in a local paper, which, (in the mind of the editor) settled the election of Mayor and several of the Alder- men. AsI am one of the candi- dates for Mayor, I feel it my duty to my constituents to protest against this attack on me by the author of the article in the Pioneer. It is perhaps true, as “DOPER"” says, that I am not as well known as Mr.' McCuaig, for this is the first time I have ever been a candidate for public office, candidate for office time and time again, as everyone knows. It is true also I am away from the City “A Great Deal” just at this par- ticular time, as I have to work for a living, and it is necessary for me to devote some time and attention to my logging operations instead of ‘‘camping’” on the street corner button-holeing ‘the voters of the Tom Smart E. R. Getchell Smart-Getchell Ice Go. Ice delivered by the load to any part of the city. Give us your order for delivery this sum- mer. Our lceis the kind that is clean, and we’re always at your service. Fancy Olives quart bottles for..... Sunkist Oranges 25¢ per dozen Fancy Prunes 20 pounds Prunes 10 pound box (1) SRR i Dill Pickles In gallon lots or more, per gallon 7 large bars of Soap for 25¢. SHOES In the shoe line we ha ve ladies’ shoes from $1 to $3.50, also splendid bargains in men’s and boy’s shoes. A large and complete line of rubber foot- wear, dry goods, ladies’, men’s and children’s under- wear. Our line is very re: pay you to give the goods asonable in price. It will a thorough inspection. W. G. SCHROEDER Corner Fourth and Minnesota Phone 65 and 390 while my opponent has been af City and neglecting my business affairs. I would further say in answer to this -‘Serious Charge” of being “A Workingman” that after March 1st my work out of town will be completed, so that I will, if elected to the office of Mayor, devote my time and atten- tion to that particular office to the best interests of the City. Now, in regard to the campaign arguments that are being used by my opponent and his “Healers,” I want the voters of this City to know that I am not controlled by any faction, clique or party. That no one has ever asked or suggested to me the policy I should pursue, or the officers I should appoint if elected Mayor of this City. Can Mr. McCuaig say so much? I have made no promises nor am I under obligations to any individual or busi- ness element expecting "specill privilege” so much harped unpon, and they will surely be dissappointed if they expect anything but just and fair treatment from me or from any branch of the city government that I would control. I realize that Be- midji has a great future, and in order to make this a city of importance it is necessary for all of us to lay aside petty jealousies” and ‘‘village bickerings,” and all and every one work to make Bemidji the commer- cial center of Northern Minnesota. With the coming of the Soo, and the fact that we already have two of the largest railroads in the United States, the Great Northern and the Northern Pacific, it seems to me that this is an opportunity to make this city better both morally and politically and greater in population. "“These are my sentiments and my platform .If you endorse them I respectfully ask your vote at the coming election. Yours very respectfully, It i thought by ‘many tha answer was not written by Mr. Parker, believing him to be too much of a gentleman. If Mr. Parker wrote and signed this answer, his friends cannot help but believe that it was done in a hasty manner, and had he given a second thought to the matter, it would- probably not have been written. If the article above, accused or belittled Mr. Parker in the slightest degree, in the esteem of his friends we fail to see it. All the statements made seem to be conceded as facts in the reply. You will also notice that the reply states that Mr. Parker was charged with being a working man, which is either an error or a mis-print. Read the article. Mr. Parker has and is being held in the highest esteem as a capable business man and a thorough, highly honored gentleman. He may be just as capable of filling the position of mayor of this city as is his opponent, but to print the expression of public sentiment exactly as it appeared to be, should not and aught not to antagonize Mr. Parker in the least. The publishing of the article a week ago did not settle the outcome of the election, in the mind of the writer. The article was written without the knowledge of any office seeker, and to throw such a “nasty slam” at Mr. William McCuaig as is contained in the above answer we believe isn’t becoming a gentleman. When it comes to “MUD SLING- ING” to gain political honors, we belicve that both Mr. Parker and Mr. McGuaig possess too much self respect to resort to anything of this kind. Mr. McCuaig has been an honor- | able business man in this city for the past twelve years and is held in the very highest esteem, as a man and a citizen. His character is above reproach. The voters of this city are too intelligent a lot to pay much attention to nasty mean stories that might be circulated by the friends of either of the candidates. Some of the “stuff” sounds like childs play and ought to be ignored by every respectable voter. Be square in the fight and make no accusations unless you can prove them and may the best man win. The fight for the office of city [Continued on Last Page.) THREE WERE HURT IN AN M. & I, WRECK SATURDAY Train Was Derailed and Several Hurt. —Many Narrowly Escaped Serious Injury. Spreading of the rails caused a passenger train wreck on the Minne- sota & - International railway at Portage Lake, near Walker late Saturday. Three coaches were de- railed and turned over, and the pas- sengers badly shaken up, although none was fatally injured. The most severely injured were Miss Dora Mitchell, back severely wrenched: Harry ~ LaCour, head brusied, and Earnest Fisher, knee injured. They are members of the Earnest Fisher theatrical troupe, and were on their way to Walker to play Saturday night. The wreck occurred at Portage Lake, and' the cars were thrown out upon the ice of the lake. The engine and first baggage cars passed over the defective rail in safety, but the following baggage car, smoker and day coach were derailed, Thej&fi'}oker turned tur- tle, but most of the twenty-four passengers were 1n the day coach, which was thrown on its side. The engineer of the train pro- ceeded to Walker and, taking back several boxcars, brought the passen- gers thhre where they wsre taken to the hospital. A wrecking crew was sent fmm Bemidji and it was well on towards morning when the tracks were suffic- iently cleared to allow:a passage for a special train which had been made re-Quality Pril Img = Calling Cards Letter Heads Envelopes Programs Dodgers Meal Tickets Folders Checks Receipts Bill Heads Note Heads Pamphlets Briefs : Etc., Etc. The work we turn out of our printery is the best recommendation of the shop we represent. We handle the work in a way that gives it an artistic touch and makes it valu- able in your business. We like to figure on your work. If we do it, it will be. well done. Order by mail, phone or otherwise; all will receive prompt attention. The Pioneer Publishing Co. Bemidji, Minn. up at Brainerd and brought north to take the place of the regular train. The special passed through Bemidjt about 8 o’clock yesterday morping and the morning train half an hour later. Some passengers who were on the wrecked train tell of some remark- able escapes from serious injury or death, and there appeared to be a guardian angel of luck hovering over the scene of the wreck. The Ernest Fisher company was 'to have played in Bemidji tonight, but ‘three of the members of the company were quite seriously hurt, necessitating cancelling all dates for the preseat. GAVE SPLENDID AID TO - THE BEMIDJI SGHOOLS Superintendent Ritchie, and Members of Board Labored Diligently.—Miss Hanson’s Splendid Work. Owing to lack of space in Satur- day's Pioneer, we were unable to publish as much in detail as we should have desired the account of the dedication of the new High School building and the splendid exercises therewith, Special mention should be made of Miss Dora Hanson, who had charge of the musical program and who directed the chorous which so ably rendered several numbers, All who sang did splen- didly. Prof. A. P. Ritchie, superintend- ent of the Bemidji schools, has done as much as any other in- dividual in Bemidji in promoting the best interests of the school; _and his work in assisting the members of the school board, at all times, was a great help to the board. Prof! Ritchie has been in charge of the local schools for- the past six years and has given splendid satisfaction, and he has hosts of friends. J. P. Lahr, as president; G. M. Torrance, as secretary; T.J. Andrews as treasurer; and Drs. E. H. Smith and E. H. Marcum, and A. A. War- field, members of the board, are entitled to unstinted praise for the.r unselfish work for the bettermewnt of Bemidji schools and the erection of the elegant pew™ building. It is such progressive citizens who build up communities and make them solid and substantial. Swedish Lutheran Dinner and Sale. A sale and dinner to be held from 5 o’clock to 8 o'clock, February 15, in the Odd Fellows hall by the ladies of the Swedish Lutheran church is being looked forward to with much interest. A chef has been engaged to look after the cooking, whose knowledge of the culinary art has. reached the highest point of perfection. - The following meau will be served: Vegetable Soup Celery Pickles Roast Pork with Dressing Roast Veal, Brown Gravy Cranberry Sauce Mashed Potatoes. Minced Turnips Sugar Corn Cabbage Salad Apple Pie Cream Cheese Coffee All member of the Eastern Star are requested to meet at the Masonic Hall Tuesday afternoon at three o’clock. Mayor’s Proclamation. Whereas, Tuesday, the 15th day of Feb- ruary, 1910, is the day fixed by the char- ter of the City of Bemidji, of the State of Minnesota, for holding the annual city election, said day being the third Tues- day of February, and Whereas, said charter provides that the council pass ordinances governing the election, which is not to conflict in any wise with the general laws governing state elections, the said law provides as follows: “No spirituous, malt or intoxicating k- quors shall. be sold- or given away, nor shall any store, saloon or barroom, where such liquorg are sold or given away, be open on such election day at any time between the hours of 5 o'clock in the forenoon and the hour of 12 o'clock in the afternoon. “Whosoever violates any portion of this act shall be fined not less than $100 for: REPRESENTATIVE WELLS ENTHUSES OVER MEETING Writes that He Will Be at the Reapportionment-Develop- ment Convention, Thursday and Friday, and Will Speak on His Views. The reapportionment and develop- ment of northern Minnesota will be thoroughly discussed at the meeting to be held in Bemidji next Thurs- day and Friday, and that there is intense interest being taken in the coming meeting, is shown by the letters which are being received daily by W. R. Mackenzie, the chair- man of the assaciation. The latest to write concerning the meeting is Robert J. Wells of Breckenridge, representative from the Sixtieth district, who says: “Your kind invitation at hand, and | can assure you that I will do all in my power to have a full representation from Wilkin county. Ican further assure you that I believe that great results will follow the meeting. “Even our own people are strangers to the great natural resources of the magni- ficent empire known as ‘Northern Minne- sota’ and the promoters of this meeting are entitled to the full measure of praise for what they are trying to do. “I am heartily in accord with the ideas set forth in your circular letter. I believe that the policy of this great state should be to assist in every way the honest settler and not to harrass him in his en- deavors to make a home for himself and family. By adopting a liberal policy it would not be long before many more thrifty and enterprising communities would be located where there is now a partial wilderness. Churches, schools and railroads would soon be in evidence at every hand and the state of Minnesota would be a great gainer thereby. “I believe that state lands should be compelled to bear their burdens in the way of building roads and also in addi- tion I believe that a one-mill tax should be levied for good roads and by so doing the great cities would be compelled to assist the newer parts of the state in this splendid work. “I can assure you that I will do all that I possibly can to help and aid in this matter. “The matter of reappomonment is of vital concern and I believe that it should be written in the platforms of both of the political parties as a pledge that it would be carried out. “If the chance offers I would be pleased tosay ‘just a word.’” Representative Wells will be placed on the program to speak at the development meeting, but as yet he has not been assigned and it is not yet known whether he will speak on Thursday or Friday. Being well versed in the affairs of northern Mianesota his address will no doubt be highly interesting. Guy A. Powell, president of the Business Men’s Club of Warroad, writes W, R. Mackenzie as follows: “Mr. A. K. Stauning will represent the Business Men's Club of Warroad at the meeting of the Northern Minnesota Development association held in Bemidji on February 17-18." each offense, and on default of payment thereof, be imprisoned for a period not 1o exceed six months.” Said secuun also contains the {ollow- ing: _“It shall be the duty of the mayor, sheriff, constable, and other officials and magistrates to see that the next proceed- ing sections are strictly enforced, and the mayor, the day next preceeding the day of election shall issue a proclamation that the provisions of said section will be strictly enforced, and if he fails to perform his duty herein perscribed,he shall be sub- ject to a fine of $100 or imprisonment in the county jail for a period of sixty days or both, at the descretion of the court. “But ,no ‘failure on dm part of the mayor to issue said proclamation shall expiate any person violating said last preceeding section from penalties pre- * Now, thereforé: 1, 3. P Fogue, mayor of the City of Bemidji, County of Beltrami, State of Minnesota, in obedience to the duty imposed upon me, do hereby pro- claim, order and direct, that the pro- visions of said sections will be strictly en- forced, and stores, saloons and barrooms, where spirituous, malt and intoxicating liquors are sold or given away in the city of Bemidji, county and state aforesaid, be kept closed on said 15th day of February. Given under my hand this 14th day of February, 1910. —J. P. Pogue. It’s " ural violet odor. Stationery Postoffice Corner THE NEW TOILET PREPARATION Mellier’s Pink Talcum Powder, a very finely ground talcum, scented with the nat- Price 25c¢ s | GEQ, A, HANSON [ | DRUGGIST Pink | =« —_l Bemid}i, Minn. Have You a Savmgs Account The Fxrst Natmnal Bank of Bemidji, Minn. Our savings deposits are growing - from month to month. Why not see how large a deposit you can have drawing interest before March 1st? 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