Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, February 17, 1910, Page 4

APPORTIONMENT-DEVELOPMENT CONVENTION OPENED VERY AUSPICIOUSLY THIS MORNING [Continued from First Page.] judgement should be in private hands, and you can notdo a greater service to this community than by using every effort available to accom- plish this end. “An organization such as you have here can do much to turn any obstacles which are interferring with the proper settlement of these lands. I would strongly urge that data of the vacant lands in this section be carefully gathered so that reliable and accurate information can be supplied to the thousands of persons who are now seeking farm homes.” Just prior to the noon adjourn- ment, Curtis L. Mosher, secretary of the State Federation of Com- mercial clubs, gave a fifteen-minute talk on conservation. Mr. Mosher’s talk was exceedingly interesting. He told of the monster conservation fi@:l | Good T Good Soda ‘ al c u m s Candies - Regular Price My Price Colgate’s Violet 15¢ Colgates Cashmere 15¢ Colgate’s Uuscented. = 15¢ Mennen’s 25¢ 20¢ Juvenile .. 25¢ 15¢ Mayo’s large. 50c 25¢° Mayo’s small. ..25¢ 15¢ Mayo’s Violet. ..25¢ 10¢ Hudnut’s.... 25¢ Mellier’s Pink.. 25¢ Mellier’s White. 25¢ Stationery Talcum W Can ill Yr For anything in the lumber line—from a bunch of lath or shingles to a complete house or barn bill. And every bill we fill is a bid for your next order. We build for your future as well as your present patronage, and that can only be done by building to please. If you start out with the fixed determination of getting your bill filled with the best building material your money can buy, youn might just as well come here first as last. No orders too large for prompt attention—none too small for the strictest care. Phone 97 DRUGGIST Bemidji, Mi Postoffice Corner We Also Handle Coal and Wood M. E. Smith Retail Lumber Co., Bemidji § | different d | but who has convention which will be held at St, Paul in March and advocated a big attendence at that convention. The speech was very well received and the sperker was congratulated on his effort. The convention was called to order at2 o’clock this afternoon when Mrs, M. C. Stockwell addressed the convention on the question of women’s suffrage. Mrs. Stockwell is a splendid speaker and the mem- bers of the convention, as well asa number of the ladies of the city, lister.ed attentively throughout her talk. She made a splendid impres. sion bere. This afternoon, Dr. John Gray, professor of the ~department of econmics and political science at the University of Minnesota, gave a speech on “Getting Together.” George Ralph, state drainage engineer addressed the convention on “The Reclamation of Minnesota’s Swamp Lands.” M. N. Killan, land commissioner of the Soo Railway, spoke. W. T. Williard, industrial com- missioner of the N. P. Railway and Prof. C. F. Cheney, assistant professor of forestry, State Agricul- tural College (who spoke for Pro- fessor Green), also spoke. It is impossible, for lack of space, for the Pioneer to give a resume of these speeches in this evening’s issue, The interest in the convention took on new life when delegates from Crookston, Thief River Falls and other points west of here, ar- rived this noon. Among the num- ber was that prince of “‘boosters,” Thomas R. Johnstone of Crookston, § | who is. full of enthusiasm for re- apportionment, development and 3 any other old thing that will benefit northern Minnesota. “Bzmidji is certainly doing her- self proud in caring for this big convention,” is the sentiment ex- pressed by one delegate which was coincided in by all. PERMANENT ORGANIZATION. President—H. J. Maxfield, Wadena. Secretary—W. R. Mackenzie, Be- § | midji. CONVENTION NOTES. Thomas R. Brown, who has had a whole lot of experience as writer on of the twin city papers, made his home in Crookston for several years past, fl|came to the city last night from Crookston and will act as the M | official representative of the St. Pau) Pioneer Press and St. Paul Dis- patch during the convention. “Tom” Our New talkes with us. BASEMENT Styles for 1910 “Are Arriving Fast Quality, Style and Fit is what made up of new, neat, clean merchandise in all new weaves and colors in Men’s and Boy’s Clothing. We carry a full line of Men’s and Boy’s ready-to-wear garments in our basement. Spring Our stock is from $15.00 up. New Spring Styles 1910. We also make Tailored Suits O’Leary-Bowser Co. BASEMENT is a "live wire,”” and the Saintly City dailies will know, through Mr. Brown, that there has been “some- thing doing all the time” up here in Bemidji, while the Crookston man is here. Iver Krohn, owner and editor of the Shevlin Herald, and a member of the board of county commissioners of Clearwater county, came over yesterday and hasn’t missed any- thing that was worth while since he arrived. There are no better “boosters” and more loyal citizens of this “neck o’ the woods” than Mr. Krohn, M. N. Koll and C. E. Battles, the official representatives of the Cass Lake Commercial club, came over yesterday evening and were loyally talking for development ot this section and reapportionment along liberal lines for northern Minnesota. They are two" of the very best of the good fellows over at the “Lake,” and that village is for- tunate in having such class of men. Charles T. Kelly, editor of the Menahga Messenger, arrived in the city last night, a Representative Dower to uphold Hubbard county’s end at the “big show.” Mr. Kelly is one of the most efficient editors in this section; and he’s a loyal resident. With a very severe cold, and hav- ing performed labors that would put the ordinary man in the hospital, W. R. Mackenzie, chairman of the development association, was on hand all last evening and today, smiling and extending the glad hand to arrivals and having a pleas- ant word for each. “Mack.”is one in a thousand—there’s only one of him, here in Bemidji, and we all like him. Asher Murray, real estate dealer of Wadena and general booster, and H. J. Maxfield, president of the Wadena Commercial cluband county attorney of Wadena county, were the Wadena delegates. They came in last evening and at once “got busy” getting acquainted and lining up for the good work of the conven- tion. Both gentlemen are thirty- third degree hustlers and of such is this section made up. H. E. DeLaney, the general man- ager of the DeLaney Milling com- pany of Hubbard, and H. W. Day, prominently identified with the Red River Lumber:company at Akeley, were Hubbard county delegates who came in last evening. They are ‘of the “live” kind who make our brethern in the southern part of the state sit up and rub their eyes. The six electric light arches which were installed permanently last week were the admiration of all the visitors last night. The lights gave plenty of light-on the streets and made the city look wonderfully bright. “This is a finely-lighted city,” said one delegate, as he gazed admiringly up the street from the Hotel Markham. Charles W.. Latta, who was formerly proprietor - of the Plummer Pioneer, came in yesterday from Crookston, “where he is now making his home. Mr. Latta has done much to assist in bringing northern Minnesota to the front as the future {agricultural and dairying section of the state, David Rose, Sr., father of Dan Rose of this city, is a delezate from Itasca county, appointed by the board of county commissione}s. Mr. Rose has helped clear away the timber from a fine farm, at Island lake east of Northome, and isa fine “booster” for this section. Attorney F. J. McPartlin and F. S. Lang are delegates from Inter- national Falls who_came to the city last night. "Mr. Lang should know more than anyone the needs along the extreme northern boundary of the state, as he was the pioneer white set- tler at Koochiching (now Interna- tional Falls) and some there were who used to call him the “white Indian,” he having but few' neighbors, up north, except Indians. W. V. Kain, the third delegate could not come. A. R. Buttonand Harold Grow are the Big Falls representatives; and theyare to the front for the development movement. J. U. Williams of Baudette is representing Baudette at the conven- tion. C. R. Middleton sent his regrets, being unable to come to the convention, J. E. Huss, the editor of the Northern News of Spooner, repre- sents the Spooner Commercial club at the convention. Mr. Huss has done yoeman work, both through his” paper and personally, for the benefit of conditions along the lines. Mrs. Maud C. Stockwell, presi- dent of the Women's Suffragist asso- ciation of the state, came to the city last evening for the purpose of attending the convention and deliv- THERE S A SHORTAGE OF ENUMERATOR APPLICANTS D. W. Meeker, Supervisor of Census for the Ninth District, Visiting In Bemidji. “Competent census enumerators of Moorhead supervisor for the Ninth district, at the Markham hotel this morning. “It was surprising and very dis- appointing that so many applicants for the position of enumerator failed topass the examination held on February 5. From what I learn from the supervisors of other dis- tricts, the percentage of failures is lower in the Ninth than in the Sixth and Eighth districts. There was evidence in the papers of the Ninth district applicants of two things—many of those who sought position failed to read the instruc- tions, while others sufiered from stage fright. “For the failure to prepare for the examination there is no excuse; and a person who refused from the start to follow instructions is not desir- able and not liable to be selected to do the work. Thete is, however some excuse for those who were ‘rattled’ when they started to fill out their examination papers; and some of these men would make first- class enumerators, “One of the most important quali fications of a successful enumerator is that he is a digger, that he will got every person in his district who 1s alive on April 15. Many people will be temporarily absent from home, at school, 7isiting or on busi- ness. He must get the information and count these people. A lazy or shiftless man will not do that part of the work. It will be too much trou- ble for him to go back a second or third time, so a large number of peo- ple in his district would not be included in the count. “Whenever I find an applicant to be that sort of a person. his chances of selection very soon get in the zero class. “In ‘the cities,” the Commercial clubs and other organizations can, and should, rendér assistance to the enumerators. They should appoint committees in each ward in the cities to look up those persons who are temporarily absent and see to it that the imformation regarding such persons is supplied to the énumera- tor. f “It would not be out of place for these organizations to add a few dollars to the pay of the enumerators to encourage them todo the extra work that is necessary in every locality in gathering up the stray omes. “In the rural districts, in addi- tion to the population, is = the agricultural schedule to be filled out for every farm. It cannot be too strongly impressed upon farrners, and the people generally, that none of this information can be used for any other purpose than the totals to be published by the Bureau of the Census. All of the schedules are sent to Washington and tabulated there. “An enumerator who violates his oath, by disclosing any of the information contained in his schedules, is liable to a severe penalty, He is not permitted to tell a lady’s age, the value of the farmer’s crop or anything else he has learned—he is only a part of the big machinre and must be dumb when it comes to telling things.” ering an address on women’s suffrage. S. W. Gulpin and C. W. Golden represent the Virginia commercial club. Mr. Golden was accompanied by his wife. Prof. A. J. McGuire came in from Grand Rapids this moring and. was prominent among the *‘boosters” at the oonvention. A. Kaiser, E, H. Reff and E, Erickson came over from Bagley last night. G. T Englund, Charles S, Con- ger and A.' M. Dunton came over from Mclntosh last night and were official delegates at the con- vention, F. A, Green and W. A. Day represent Stephen at the conven- tion, P. H. McGarry of Walker, representative for the 52nd Dis- trict, and M. ] Quam of Walker, ex-register of deeds of Cass county, were here from : Walker. They were on the ground early this morning; and P. H.’s expansive smile is. taking in everybpdy in general, are in demand,” said D. W. Meeker | Bemidji the finest materials. our own workshop. 116 Third St. High School Plays Tonight. The plays to' be given at the armory theatre, tonight, promise to be the biggest production by the students for the year. With music furnished by the splen- did High school orchestra, cheered by rollicking, thrilling “noise” by the Rooters’ Club, any person desiring to. be fully informed on the development of the student body along these lines, cannot afford to be absent, The plays, “Mr. Bob,” and ‘‘Engaging Jeanette,” will be by far t he best productions ever staged by the local students. With parts well learned and after two weeks’ of dili- gent rehearsing, under the very competent direction of Miss Rica Graling and Miss Dora Hanson, who have developed each and every scene to perfection, the plays will be well worth anyone’s time and money to witness. The bringing of the plays to their present degree of perfection has been made possible only by the working harmoniously together of those who take a part. The hard work of the students deserve recog- nition. That their efforts are being appreciated has already been evi- denced by the encouraging sale of tickets. The money raised is to be turned over to the Atheletic association. At present the atheletes are ata standstill and nothing more can be done until the debts of the associa- tion are paid. Everyone having the interests of the school at heart should make it a point to be present and see the plays, “Mr. Bob,” and -‘“Engaging Jeanette.” Marta Sandal Bramsen Here Thursday Night. Madame Marta Sandal Bramsen, the famous Norwegian singer, will appear at the Norwegian Lutheran church Thursday eveningat 8 o’clock. The leading papers of the Old World, as well as the New, pay Madame Bramsen very flattering compliments, and every lover of good music should attend the concert. It will be a rare treat, and one that comes once in a lifetime. Don’t miss it. New England supper in the Odd Fellows’ hall tonight from 5 to 8 o’clock. LOST and FOUND LOST—Pension papers of John Lowe, return to Pioneer for $5.00 rewacd. he Bemidji Special The Finest Watch Made for the Money ....$‘I 8.00 AND UP - Reason Why You Should Carry a 2000 of these watches are in the hands of owners, and every owner is boosting. Bemidji Special Watches are made by the Best skilled workmen in the most per- fectly equipped plant in the World and of Bemidji Special Watches are Guaran- teed in every Part and Particular. do not permit any- Bemidji Special to leave our store until it is proven by Scien= tific Tests to be an Accurate Time Picce, being adjusted at the factory and timed in 5 Made in 16 and 18 size, fitted in cases from nickle to 14 carat solid gold, at the prices of $18.00 aad up. GEQ. T. BAKER & (0. Special. We Near the Lake New-Gash-Want-Rate ',-Geni-a-Word Where cash accompanies copy we will publish all “Want Ads"” for half- cent a word per insertion. Where cash does not accompany copy the regular rate of one ceuta word.will be charged. EVERY HOME HAS A WANT AD For Rent--For Sale--Exchange =-Help Wanted--Work Wanted - --Etc.--Etc. " HELP WANTED. New State Laws recently passed, bave increased sales of products among merchants, farmers, manu- facturers, schools, etc., of an old established Mfg. Corporation to such an extent that it necessitates opening a distributing office” in new territory. We desire resident sales manager, well acquainted, of good character, who can superin- tend sales, deliveries, advertising, collections, etc., with $600 to $1,000 to carry enough stock to fill orders. Salary $90 to $135 monthly, extra commissions, office and other expenses; position per- manent; reference required. W. S. Thayer, N. W. Sales Mgr., suite 400 Nat’l Bank Commerce Bldg., Minneapolis. FOR SALE—One yoke of oxen 5 years old. Address Olof Fraa- gaart, R. F. D. No. 1, Wilton, Minn. WANTED—Good girl for general housework. Mrs. R. H. Schumaker, 608 Bemidii. FOR SALE. FOR SALE—Cockrills, Rhode Is- land Reds and White Wyandots eggs for hatching, $1.50 a setting. J. F. Svenson, Bemidji, Minn. FOR SALE OR TRADE—Choice Nymore Lots; for price and par- ticulars write to —J. L. Wold, Twin Valley, Minn. FOR SALE—A high-bred driving mare. J. J. Trask. FOR RENT. FOR RENT—Farm with good buildings, snap for right party. Address P. O. Box 776, City. MISCELLANEOUS WANTED—Work with team; will do any kind on short notice. Phone 361 or call at 304 Third street and Minnesota avenue.. We loan money on city property. You can pay it back in easy monthly payments. The T. J. Miller Co. WANTED—Will pay cash for good second hand wagon, sleigh and farm machinery, cows, horses and harness. Norman Jensen * i