Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 12, 1910, Page 1

THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEE e e Historical Society. FEIA atato o1 SOCIETY. VOLUME 7. NUMBER 277. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY EVENING, MARCH 12, 1910. TEN CENTS PER WEEK. PROFESSOR ARVIS EVANS OF HARRY THAW FAME Defines Givamania.—How it Acts on Its Victims. —Says It Is No New Mental Ailment.—Is Similar to Klepto- mania Though Just The Reverse. New York, March 11— (Special to Pioneer.)—Prof. Arvis Evans, the aleinist of Harry Thaw fame, when interviewed today and asked to define givamania, said: A good many people think giva- mania is something new, bat in fact it is one of the oldest mental ail- ments known to the medical world. It is just the reverse of kleptomania. A person afflicted with kleptomania wants to take something, possibly a trifle value or of a great value, that may or may not be of any particular use to him. One affected with Givamania gives away many things of value to others free of any com- pensation from the recipient of the gift, other probably than a slight service, or gi \e\it to them simply from some w or fancy on the giver’s part. Among those most prominently affected in this manner, and one whose mania interests the whole country at large, is John D. Rock- feller. He bas given to various institutions and organizations throughout the country during the past ten years many millions of dollars, the University of Chicago alone receiving $20,000,000, his last gift of this amount, $5,000,000, hav. ing been given to them in the past few weeks. Other prominent men and women of financial, political and social circles in the country are known to be similarly affected with the same mania, Mrs. O. P. Belmont is a suffragette, and has given many hundred thousands of dollars to its cause. Associated with her in this has been Miss Anna Morgan, daughter of J. Pierpont Morgan, a millionariess in her own right, who has given both her financial and moral support, renting halls, hold- ing meetings, paying the expenses of campaign speakers and donating ore hundred thousand dollars to the shirt-waist workers strike in New York City. Her latest exploit is the drawing up plans for the erec- tion of a million-dollar shirt-waist factory, a co-operative company operated by the shirt-waist workers’ union. Mrs. Russell Sage has also given many thousands of dollars in similar manner to charities and educational institutions. Miss Helen Gould, better known to the residents of East Side in New York City as the “Beautiful Helen,” so familiar has her name become in the household of the poor. Mrs. Hetty Green had an attack of the same ailment in a very, very light form, giving $8 for the erection of a cat house. In financial, political and and business circles, those who are troubled with this queer malady are J. Pierpont Morgan, William C. Whitney, Tom Shevlin of Minnesota, iJames J. Hill, the late E. H. Harri- man, H. H. Rogers and Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt. { Even whole corporations seem to be affected with this same queer malady. The United States Steel company, for instance, who will fight a strike rather than pay a ten- cent increase to a day laborer, will give that same laborer s pension after twenty-five years of service. This same company will also sell its employes Its treasury stock at five to ten dollars'below par, guarantee them twelve per cent. on the value | of their investment, when the stock in reality is guaranteed to daaw but seven. The Union Pacific railway, the Rock Island system, the Great Northern and numerous other companies and corporations and have also similar attacks of givamania. Even the newspapers railway BISIAR & H7 Third St., MURPHY Bemidji, Minn. One Organ, Price $30, $2.00 per month One Organ, Price $40, $2.50 per month: One Organ, Price $50, $3.00 per month Safety Certain to Be Desired Whatever your reaso: ns may be for opening a bank account, on? thing you are certain to desire is absolute safety for your money. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK has had ten years of successful experience and the substantial and steady growth of its business during this time is a direct result of the promptness and efficiency with which it has handled the affairs of its patrons. If you will investigate the advantages afforded by this bauk for safeguarding money, you will be con- vinced of the wisdom of placing your funds in its care, as it hasa Capital and Surplus amouuting to $60,000.00 and is the oldest bank m North Central Minnesota. Deposits March 1, Deposits March 1, 1909, $380,223.06 1910, $425,414.28 The First National Ba_nk of Bemidji have been attacked by it; many of them giving gold medals to everyday heros, and vast sums of money and prizes for some small service ren- dered to it by one or more indi- viduals. I have a friend who is a doctor and resides at Bemidji, Minn., and he tells me that even the daily news- papers there have an attack of giv- amania; and he says it is apt to break out in virulent form within a day or two. ‘Watch the Bemidji Pioneer Mon- day night. Paul Foucault Sells Barber Shop. George Paquain of Long Prairie has purchased the barber "shop formerly conducted by Paul Fou- cault, and which is located under the First National Bank. Mr. Paquain will make his home in Bemidji and will locate here with his family. He was for many years engaged in the barbar ,business at Long Prairie, where he made an enviable reputation as a square and honorable business man, and he is a welcome addition to Bemidji’s hustlers, Mr. Paquain, who is a brother of S. A. Paquain of this city, has already taken possession of the bar- ber shop and he is making friends by the splendid manner in which he is conducting his business. Mr. Foucault will engage in farming. ATTENTION, MASONS! All Masons will kindly attend a meeting Sunday afternoon, at 3 o’clock, to discuss matters of im- portance. MR. RYAN AND COMPANY SGORED A DEGIDED HIT *‘The Fox' Was Strong Play, Vividly Portrayed.—“‘Dr. Jeykll and Mr. Hyde” Tonight. A real treat was given the theatre goers of Bemidji, last night at the Armory when Mr. Daniel Ryan and his most excellent company gave “The Fox,” a play written by Mr. Ryan, and in which the star dis- plays great talent. ¢ As “Joe Laplante,” a French- Canadian, Mr. Ryan gave a fine character portrayal, his accent and general demenor winning him unstinted applause. is a difficult one to assume, but Mr. Ryan was the French-Canadian to the manner born. Mr. Ryan was very ably supported by Selma VonMoltke, as “Virginie,” Thomas L. Bower, as ‘“Napoleon Dore” and Herbert Frank, as Alexander Devanne, Sr., and Alex. Devanne, Jr. The play was well staged, the com- pany carrying its own scenery, where the plot of the play was laid, Professor Harry Masten’s full orchestra furnished music for the entertainment; and the boys were never in better tune. Several new selections were given among them being a very unique piece called “Musical Episode—A hunt in the Black Forest,” in which the traps played a very plominent part, bring- ing into service the flash light, anvil, bells,horse hoofs, rooster crow, bird call, revolver, etc., which made a decided hit. Tonight, Mr. Ryan’will put on his very best play, “Dr. Jeykll and Mr. Hyde,” in which he has scored many successess. Mr. Ryan wasa member of Richard Mansfield’s com- pany, and often took the leading part in this play while with Mr. Mansfield. This play is one of the greatest dramas before the Amercian public; and the Ryan company excels in this production. Professor Masten’s orchestra will play, and as the_show is for the benefit of Co. K, there should be a large attendance. Reserved seats at Hanson’s Drug Store. _ Money to loan on improved city lpxopcny. Apply to J. F. Gibbons. The character| which was true-to the surrounding |- ELKANAH GOMMANDERY INSTALLS NEW OFFIGERS The Past Commander, fsaac Black, Was Presented With a Handsome, Expensive Jewel. Elkanah Commandery,No. 30, K. T., of this city held its annual election and installation of officers, last night, and the occasion was one of more than ordinary importance in local Masonic circles. Past Commander Isaac Black acted as installing officer, and after ISAAC BLACK, Past Commander Elkanah Com- mandery, No. 30. the officers had been chosen, they were placed in their new stations by Mr. Black, as follows: Eminent Commander, W. A. Gould; general- issimo, J. M. Richards; captain general, W. A. Currie; senior war- den, G. E. Carson; junior warden, R. H. Schumaker; pilot, Rev. H. F. Parshall; secretary, -Ike Black; treas- urer, F. S. Lycan. = Appointive offi- cers: {Standard bearer, R. F. Pepple; swordbearer, G. H. Erench; warder, Henry Mills: sentinel, E. J. Bur- geois; guards, W. B. Stewart, John Hanson and George T. Baker. During the evening, W. A. Gould, acting on behalf of the members of the commandery, presented the retiring commander, Isaac Black, with a very handsome past com- mander’s jewel. The jewel consists of the passion cross with a Maltese Templar cross in the center, sur- mounted by the cross and crown, « Ky W. A. GOULD, Eminent Commander Elkanah Com- mandery, No. 30. the emblem of the order, with a heavy gold bar at the top and on the jewel is inscribed the words “Isaac Black, K. T. Elkanah 30, 1910,” and on the back will be in- scribed the words, “Presented by members Elkanah Commandery.” Mr. Black was visibly affected by the gift and it was with difficulty he could reply. Isaac Black was the first com- mander of the commandery, work- ing under dispensation and a year later was elected commander, when the commandery was working under a charter. He has done much for the success of the local commandery and his services have been greatly appreciated. Elkanah Commandery is in a flourishing condition and is one of the best commanderies, con- sidering its size, in the state, ‘‘Grandma” McCulloch Dead. At the ripe age of 72 years, Mrs. Elizabeth McCulloch, mother of Mrs. M. E. Brinkman, died. at the home of Mrs, Brinkman, in this city, at 12:10 o’clock -today, after an illness of several weeks. The body will be taken tonight to Cxow'Winz, near Brainerd, the | former home of the McCulloch family, for burial, where three sons of the deceased now lie. Mrs. McCulloch was born at Hali- fax, Nova Scotia, in 1838, and moved to Winona, Minn.,, later (thirty years ago) going to Crow Wing to live, the family making their home there ever since, until two years ago, when Mrs. McCulloch came to reside with Mr. and Mrs. Brinkman. Mrs. McCulloch, who has been generally known as. “Grandma,” was one of the most lovable of women, and in her demise, her rela- tives and friends lose one who was very highly regarded for her many womaly qualities and sympathizing disposition. MEETING TODAY AT GITY HALL WAS BIG SUGGESS There Was Good Attendance, and the Speeches Were of Highly Bene- ficial Character. The meeting of farmers and others interested in farming and consolida- tion of rural schools and other propo- sitions that are of much moment to this section of the state, which was held at the City Hall today, was well attended; and the meeting was of such a character that it will result in much good to all who attended and participated. The meeting was held under the auspices of the- Beltrami County Agricultural association, and A. P. White, president of the association, officiated as chairman of the meeting. At the forenoou session, E. W. Smith of Parkers Prairie gave an address on potato culture; and the talk was very instructive. Mr, Smith is a practical farmer who has made a great success of potato raising, and he is recognized by the Minnesota State Farmers’ Institute as the very best man in their service on “potatoes.” A free dinner was served to the farmers, which was given at the City Restaurant, where Joe Blondo had prepared a substantial meal that Jeft a good temper with the farmers for the enjoyment of the afternoon meeting. . This afternoon, Prof. A. M. Dun. ton of McIntosh addressed the meet- ing on the subject of agricultural instruction in the rural schools, of which more will be said in Monday’s issue of the Pioneer. COMMITTEE SOLIGITING FUNDS FOR TOURNAMENT Quite Liberal Response for Tournev’ To Be Held in Bemidiji, July 4-5-6-7. The matter of securing funds for the annual tournament of the North- ern Minnesota Firemen’s Tourna- ment association (western division) has been given an impetus this week, through the efforts of local solicitors, who visited a number of the business houses of the city, ask- ing financial aid for purses to be offered for the various races, con- tests, etc. The tournament will be held in Bemidji July 4-5-6-7, and already a number of the running teams that will participate in the tournament have signified their intention of spending the entire ‘week of the Fourth of July in Bemidji as an outing; and arrangements -are being made to provide camping place for for those who desire to use tents and rough it out-of-doors during the tourney. The tournament committee of the local fire department is compoud‘ of Charles' Collins, chairman; Floyd Brown and John Goodman, and they, together with Mayor John C. Parker and ex-Mayor Pogue,. did very well getting funds, the day they spent among local business men. it i While plans for the tournament are still in the “incubation” stage, it is decided to give a monster opening the first day of the tournament, July 4th, which will be a combined natal- day celebration and tournament beginning; and the- program - for the other three days will be ofa veryl Subsgribe fol’ Th e -’ Pi on e er entertaining character. CONSERYVATION CONGRESS WILL BE GIGANTIC AFFAIR Beltrami County Will When the first Minnesota Conser. vation and Agricultural Development Congress opens in the St. Paul Auditorium, March 16th, practically every other state in the middle west will either have followed the sugges- tion given in Governor Eberhart’s proclamation or will have made preparations to do so. Minnesota has done the pioneer work in state conservation, just as in many other matters vital to the welfare of the nation, and while the State Conservation Commission admits that initiation is the sincere- est form of flattery, it also calls attention to the fact that unless Minnesota makes her conservation congress a permanent gathering the state will have lost much of the prestige to which it is entitled. Other middle western states are seeking to prevent the centering of interest on Minnesota by holding similar and simultaneous meetings. Iowa has had its good roads con- gress. Wisconsin has come forth with the .announcement of a con- gress, the objects of which are al- most identical with those of the Minnesota gathering. Illinois is laying plans for a calling together of its people to discnss better methods of husbandry, transportation and marketing, and Nebraska, labor- ing under the bandicap of a relative poor -corn crop and facing the danger of bad seeding, which will cost the state this fall millions of dollars, is calling its clans together to consider ways and means of improving such resources as it has. Even Missouri, which is not regarded as a very hustling state, has “beaten Minnesota to a certain extent by the Missouri Land and Industrial Congress, held at Spring- field in January, to exploit the latent Will Open at St. Paul Auditorium Next Wednesday.— Be Represented by an Exhibit and Crowd of Delegates. possibilities of the Ozark Région. To this congress came delegations from forty counties in the Ozark region, some in special coaches and others in special trains. The agri- cultural exhibits represented coun- ties in every corner of the state. Whole schools were dismissed, so that the pupils might come to the congress in a body. One village sent a carload of apples along with its delegation, that the crowds might judge of the fruit producing power of that region. Representatives of the commer- cial bodies of St. Louis and Kansas City journeyed to Springfield to assist in the work of exploitation. The attendance reached a maxium of 15,000 a day ina city of 60,000 with only an opera house in which to hold the sessions, with a sparcely settled country from wish to draw the bulk of its attendance and with limited accommodations for those who came, with no speakers of more than local reputation, the Missouri Land and Industrial Con- gress proved to be tke biggest booster meeting the state has ever had. “With the remarkable strength of the program we have to offer” says D. M. Neill, president of the Minne- sota Federation of Commercial Clubs, “with the richness of our own resources, the well populated region surrounding the Twin Cities, and the multitude of talking points upon which emphasis can be placed—all these, coupled with the immense seating capacity of the St. Paul Auditorium, should result in a con- servation congress which will not only establish the reputation of the state for doing things and not doing them right, but should also make any and all other congresses pale into insignificance by com- parison.” k Woatch Monday Evening’s Pioneer HISTORICAL i | | |