Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 8, 1910, Page 1

One More Week of Free Candy with 25-cent Cash Want Ads _ THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER VOLUME 7. NUMBER 273. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, TUESDAY EVENING, MARCH 8, 1910. TEN CENTS PER WEEK. BAND BOOSTER BUTTONS; EVERYBODY WILL GET ONE Send in Your Name to Prof. Harry Masten or the Pioneer Office.—No Live Citizen Should Be Without One. Nearly every merchant, business and professional man in this city has been a “‘booster’s for the Bemidji band. That’s just as it should be. A great many are contributing monthly for its support, and this is all being appreciated. Other cities are doing the same thing for their band. But here is what outsiders tell us every day, and every time they hear the Bemidji band, that it’s a shame a band that can furnish music like ours does not have uniforms. Uniforms; that’s it and many Be- midji people are saying the same thing. why don’t they get uniforms? There is a2 mighty good reason for this and here’s the reason! It takes about $400; and the band hasn’t got it. The fireman’s tourney is to be held here next July, and the band ought to have uniforms on that occasion. The question is, how will we raise the money? The Pioneer suggests the follow- ing plan: Wear Bemidji Band Booster Buttons. These buttons will be sold for $1 and the mer- chants, professional men and helpers are supposed to wear them after they are purchased, under a penalty of buying another if they havn’t one attached to their coat. The but- tons are to be worn from April 1st, to July 1st, 1910. Who is there in this city that would not do this much for so good a cause? A great many have expressed themselves heartily in favor of this plan, and any one having suggestions to make before these buttons are ordered should do so before March 15th. Mr. Harry Masten will gladly co-operate with anyone in this respect. Those who will pledge themselves to the wearing of such a button will confer a great favor to the “booster” committee by telephoning their name to Mr. Masten or the Pioneer office before March 15th. The committeee should have little trouble in disposing of from 300 to 500 of these buttons. The list of button wearers will be published from time to time, and the man whose name is not on the list,—well he’s not a booster that’sfall. Of course women are not pro- hibted from wearing these buttons and the women who will pledge them- High School Will Have a Track Team. Itis the intention o f the Bemudji High School Athletic association to place a track team in the field of sportdom, during the coming summer, and with the purpose of getting the candidates for the team into good condition as early as possible, a large number of the students have already begun to take the preliminary runs, etc., to get rid of superfluous flesh and get their breathing apparatuses in good working order. Prof. W. Z. Robinson, who has had charge of athletics for the past sevearal months, has been putting the boys through some good tests for thesr work of rounding into form for strenuous stunts on the cinder path in the early summer. A number of the candidates are taking long walks and cross-country runs, and pole vaulting, in the grounds at the school building, which is doing them a “heap o good.” Professor Robinson is well pleased with the outlook, especially for the baseball team for the school, for this season. Last year, the players on the team were practically all “green timber,” and did not make a brilliant record. However, nearly all of last year’s players are in school this year, and there is every reason to believe that the Bemidji High School will have a strong representation on the diamond. See the new spring dress goods wnd muslin underwear at the Berman Emporium. selves to this good cause will be made honorary members of the Be- midji Band Boosters Club. All the names will be published in the order they are received at this office. The fund that can be raised by this method with the money taken in at the coming band concerts and extra sums promised by some of the popular business men of the city will amply supply the wants and needs of the band. d Now just a word in regard to the regular attendance of the band concerts. The last one held was attended by a fair gathering, at least it was considered as such by comparison with previous crowds. Well, we do not like to ‘‘roast’ when the attendance is on the increase, but the hall should be packed from door to door, said a new comer, who attended the last concert, to listen to a band like Bemidji’s. There is hittle doubt too, but what the Bemidji band will be invited to play at the state fair this coming fall, and the citizens should lend every aid possible to bring this about. GOUNTY ATTORNEY STOPS A QUIET PRIZE FIGHT Timely Interference of McKusick and Police.—Spectators Make Get-Away. ) An attempt to conduct a prize fight in the Coliseum Monday night was brought to an abrupt end by the interference of County Attorney McKusick, assisted by officers Ben- ner and Millbach. Apparently the plan of the fight was kept very quiet, but as there are leaks to many so-called secrets, this was no exception. The county attorney, with two officers, forced their way into the room and were at the ringside before being noticed. Officer Benner stepped into the ring and placed both principals under arrest, and, assisted by Officer Millbach, the principals were placed in custody. Mr. McKusick states that other arrests will follow this afternoon and his intention is to let the law take its course with all parties interested. It is plain to be seen that prize fights are a thing of the past in Bemidji. Bemidji’s reputation, in years gone by, is entirely different from that of Bemidji today. The authorities wish it thoroughly under- stood that law and order must pre- vail and that no prize fights will be tolerated in this city. Immediately upon the arrival of the officers, the spectators made a GUL“MBMHS STUNEB THE bolt for the doors. Some of the stunts pulled off by the spectators in trying to make their exit would make an acrobat look like a school boy. Four and five rows of chairs were hurdled in one jump; it is said, and hundred-yard dash records were lowered three and four seconds. The authorities think it best to nip such affairs in the bud and it is thought by some that this was the beginning of a series of such boxing matches. It will probably stop any future attempt in this line of sports. Don’t fail to attend the great clearance sale on all winter garments at the Berman Emporium, MASS MEETING TONIGHT. To be held in City Hall Tuesday night, 8 o’clock. The Bemidji Commercial Club will at the meeting render a detailed report of their work for the past year, also a full report of the club’s work pertaining to the Soo railway. Every public spirited cx’lzen should attend this meeting; ‘you will not have to contribute. The club wishes to show you what has been done with the money subscribed to the Soo fund. —Bemidji Commercial Club. Candy offer holds good for one more week. The Pioneer will give with every cash want ad amount- ing to twenty-five cents or more a one-half pound box of McDonald’s fancy chocolates. Ads must be at office by noon on day of publication. U. S. LEGATION TODAY Trouble Originated Over Quarrel Be- tween American-Owned Railway Manager and Police Officer. Bogota, Columbia, March 9.—(Special to Pioneer.)—A mob of Columbians today stoned the United States legation during a riot. The members of the lega- tion are protected by local police. The trouble originated in a quarrel between the man- ager of an American-owned street railway line and a police officer. Farmers. We offered prizes of $5.00, $3.00 and $2.00 for best exhibit of corn, grasses and grain, both threshed and in straw—Exhibits to be delivered to W. G. Schroeder’s store, ‘Bemidji, not later than Wednesday noon, March 8th. These exhibits are for the St. Paul conservation congress, March 16-19, 1910. —W. G. Schroeder, —A. H, Jester, Committee Commercial Club. TOURNAMENT DATES HAVE BEEN SET FOR JULY 4-5-6-7 Commercial Club and Firemen’s Committee Agree om Dates.—July Fourth Will Be Celebrated With Big Parade and Firemen’s Races. The annual tournament of the Northern Minnesota Firemen’s Tournament association (western division) will be held in Bemidji on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, July 4-5-6-7, these dates bhaving been finally chosen jointly by the tournament committee of the FLOYD BROWN, Member Fire Department Tournament | Committee. Bemidji fire department and the Bemidji Commercial club, and the club will co-operate with the firemen in making the tournament a splendid success. For several years past, Bemidji has held an annual Fourth of July cele- PRy Only one of_ our many styles Long Sweaters Capes Long Coats Suits ) The The La Vogue Garment e e..and .. .. L 2 . - Palmer Garment | To the Ladies of Bemidji and Neighboring Cities: We want to call your attention to our Spring Styles in Ladies’ Ll was ever shown in this city. We give our guarantee with every purchase, and furthermore, 1 we give you the value of your money. Coats, Suits, Sweaters and Capes We have the largest line of first-class merchandise in this line that We wish every lady in our vicinity to visit our store and have a look at our Easter Togs, which New Spring Oxfords High Top Boots Hosiery Muslin Underwear Fancy Silks and many other things that we cannot mention in print. are new and strictly up-to-date. New Wool Fabrics Fancy Suitings Easter Gloves Fancy Neckwear All we ask is to make us a visit. You are all welcome. O Leary-Bowser Co. Bemul]l.. anesota We Deliver bratian, in which many of the sur- rounding towns have participated; and for this year it is the intention to make the firemen’s tournament take the place of the celebration on the nation’s natal day, which will be the initial day of the tourney. A large number of the depart- ments in the western part of the state have requested that the tournament be held during the week of the Fourth of July so that the fire laddies may also enjoy an outing while participating in the tourna- ment, and those in charge of the Be- midji arrangements have acceded to the request, and the races and con- tests will be so arranged that a con- siderable portion of each day may be spent in enjoying the boating, bathing, fishing, camping, etc., bere- abouts, For the opening day, July Fourth, it is the plan of the joint com- mittee to have a monster parade, in which all the fire companies partici- pating in the tournament will be in line, and prizes will be given for the best appearing and best drilled companies. A number of exhibition races will be pulled off on the Fourth, but no championship race will be run that day, as there is a possibility that some of the companies will not be present until the second day of the meeting. A feature of the parade will be the appearance of Company K, Bemidiji’s crack company of the Minnesota National Guard. The company will be in camp at Lake City from June 20 to 29, and will bave just returned from a fine ten days, drilling and general maneuvering, and will be in fine fettle to participate in the parade and give an exhibition drill and sham battle, The race track and fair grounds will be used on which to run the races; and a fine cinder track will be put in there just as soon as spring opens. The eastern division of the North- ern Minnesota Firemen’s Tourna- ment association will hold their annual tournament at Grand Rapids in the latter part of June, and the dates of the Bemidji meeting will in no manner conflict with the Grand Rapids tournney. As the teams of both associations will be in fine condition at the beginning of July, it is suggested that a race be arranged for the Bemidji meeting for the champion- ship of the state, the exact nature of the race or contest to be decided later, the winning department of each association to compete in this race or contest, for a suitable purse. Earl Geil, chief of the Bemidji fire department, is president of the tournameént association; M. F. Cun- ningham of this city is secretary; and the fire department tournament committee is composed of Charles Collins, Floyd Brown and John Goodman. - Passed Examinations. The following is a list of those teachers who successfully passed the recent county examinations and who will be issued certificates by .| County Superintendent Stewart: Agnes Back, Floy Donaldson, Nellie G. Erickson, Anna E. Head, Lilllan McGregor, Isabelle Wallin, Bemidji; Edna B. Wilson, Josephine A. Hermanson, Blackduck; Leda Beardesley, Quiring; Gertrude M. Bowden, Marble; Leila C. Dally, Laporte; Onea Hannah, Wilton; Cora B. Heasley, Eland; Ethel L. and Nell G. Knox, Nebish; Nell A. Latterel, Foley; J. C. McGhee, Tenstrike; Jeannette McDonald, Effie; Grace E. Munove, Clementson; Peter Ness, Farris; May Simmons, Central. Another shipment of new spring - | suits, coats, capes and waists just received at the Berman Emporium. —JNNESOTA | HISTORICAL SOCIETY. 1