Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, April 26, 1910, Page 1

4 ) Mako Evry Mo Hum to tho Tws of Shsrlptis for_Cotst_Enls 9 THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEE VOLUME 8. NUMBER . IRON ORE IS FOUND ARE BEMIDJI PEOPLE ON THE LAKE SHORE INDIFFERENT TO GENSUS? Wilbur Lycan and Byron Russell Dis- cover Iron Pebbles Dug Up by Spring lce. ON ROUGH ASSAY ORE SHOWS ITS VALUE 50 PER CENT PURE Diamond Point Was Offered to State for Normal School Site a Year Ago. Iron ore has been found on the shores of Lake Bemidji within the incorporated limits of the city. The spring ice a few days ago, grinding against the famous "'Diamoad Point,” which was offered a year ago to the state for the location of a sixth nor- mal school, has shoved up sand containing 50 per ceat iron ore. Two Bemidji boys made the dis- covery yesterday afternoon. Wilbur Lycan and Byron Russell, two freshmen in the Bemidji high school, about 15 years old, noticed yesterday that the ice a few weeks ago had scraped a ridge up the shore. They found small chunks of dark rock about of pebbles, which young Lycan insisted must The boys filled their pockets with the dark pebbles and sand, and took it to Wilbur’s home at the Markham hotel, where it was found tbat over 50 per cent of the ore clung to a magnetized knife. The boys took the gravel to C. L. Cummer, a local jeweler, who em- phatically declared that it was 50 per cent iron ore. There was con- siderable talk of the discovery in the city this morning and several parties visited the point and secured more of the iron gravel, A. A. White of St. Paul, 2 heavy stockholder in the Bemidji Townsite & Improvement company, is the owner of Diamond point. It has been known for a long time that iron exists in this part of Beltrami county but whether the iron ore can be found in paying quantities or not is unknown, no one ever having sunk adrill in this vicinity to determine the question. MILITIA GETS JUBILEE SINGERS FOR CONGERT the size be iron ore. Mason’s Colored Singers Will Appear At Armory Friday—Have Good Reputation. Company K has secured the well known Mason’s Jubilee singers for a concert at the armory Friday night. An excellent singing program is assured. Ticket sales are being conducted at Hanson’s drug store. In speaking of the recent appear- ance of this troupe at Muskegon, Mich., the Muskegon Daily News said, “Mason’s Jubilee Singers gave one of the most pleasing jubilee con- certs ever given in this city. The program included everything {rom the popular national airs, the South- ern folk song, and the camp meeting choruses, to the sacred airs of the hymnal, the clever imitation of natural and mechanical sounds, and the good-natured wit and humor of the vaudeville stage. In fact, the program included everything neces- sary to provide an evening’s whole- some entertainment to the average American audience.” Condition More Favorable. Dr. Courtney, of Brainerd, head physician for the M. & 1., came up from Brained on a special train last night to examine Mrs. A, E. Hender- son, who has been very sick since undergoing a recent operation on her toe. Mrs. Henderson is in a better condition, and underwent another operation this afternoon. Dr. Ward of Northome returned home this morning, his sister’s con- dition being sufficiently improved. Citizens Should ‘‘Make Good” Bemidiji’s Claim to Being ‘‘Hub of Northern Minnesota.” Pertinent to the present taking of the census, A. G. Rutledge, the enumerator the fourth ward, has written the following letter to the the Pioneer: “To the Bemidji Pioneer: *“Are the good people of Bemidji, who are intensely loyal to their home town in everything pertaining to matters of a public nature; becoming lethargic to a most vital matter, and through apparent indifference, per- haps, allowing the opportunity pass to prove to the world the truth of the oft-repeated assertion that the “Hub City of Northern Minnesota” is beyond question the leader in popu- lation and commercial importance? “It appears to the writer that this is just what is happening, in the indifference shown with regard to taking the federal census—and when the enumerators have com- pleted their labors, there is going to be some deep mutterings as to the actual results found, both as to population and commercial statistics —unless there is a decided change in the sentiment exhibited by the public and more patriotism is ex- hibited. W. B. Webster, census supervisor of Ramsey, Chicago and Washing- ton counties, says of the taking of the census in St. Paul, and his re- marks are applicable, in a large measure, to Bemidji: ““ ‘The commercial standing of St. Paul, in a large measure, its commer- cial welfare during the next ten years, will depend to a considerable extent on the thoroughness with which the present census is taken. This city will be sized up in other parts of the country according to the federal census. It behooves all of us to lend a hand in making the count a thorough one. ‘I especially request the heads of all the business houses of the city to see that all their employes have been enumerated. The work must be completed by next Saturday night, and we have no time to waste. “‘If anybody knows of any one who has not been enumerated, and who is likely to be overlooked, infor- mation to that effect will be highly appreciated. A letter addressed to the census office in the Federal building will be sure to reach me. “‘It is difficult to understand how any one can refuse to fill out one of the individual sensus slips, which is left under the door if no one is home. With the siip also goes a franked envelope, addressed to this office, so that the return can be made without expense. Yet many people neglect utterly to give the enumerator thisflittle bit of aid.” “Business firms in the down-town district can assist greatlv by furnish- ing the enumerator with lists bearing the necessary information as to the actual residence of their employes. “A. G. Rutledge, “Enumerator, Fourth Ward.” for Band On Streets Tonight. The first outdoor appearance of the Bemidji band in their new uniforms this season will be tonight, when the boys will turn out and play under the arches of electric lights in the business district. The band members are requested by Manager Ellis to assemble at the armory at 7:30 sharp. Assessors Here Thursday. Assessors of Beltrami county will meet Thursday morning in the office of County Auditor Hayner to receive their books and instructions on the spring work. Mr. Hayner is correcting ‘the lists and re-checking them before turning the books over to the assessors. Catholic Foresters Meet. The Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters will meet Wednesday night at 8 o’clock in the basement of the Catholic church.. All members are requested to be present. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, TUESDAY EVENING—, APRIL 26, 1910. FIRM STAND ON DOCK | “IN FOR THE CITY BAND Bandstand Will Be Screened and City Dock Thoroughly Repaired—Con- certs to Be Resumed. THE PAVING AND IMPROVEMENT ORDINANCES GIVEN READING No Amendments to Improvement Pro- positions.—Doran Brothers Get Cemetery Water Contract. Repairs on the bandstand and the city dock, which juts out into Lake Bemidji, were -ordered last evening at a meeting of the city The entire dock will be given new supports and planks, and the bandstand, where the Bemidji band plays weekly con- certs during the summer months while large crowds of water enthus. iasts gather in launches, canoes and row boats, will be enlarged and thoroughly screened. The repairs were commenced this morning, and as soon as the street commissioner’s men 'have finished, the band will begin the weekly con- certs which so well pleased the sum- mer visitors at Bemidji a year ago. City improvements were given another boost last night with the second reading of the two ordi- nances providing bond issues of $12,000 and $15,000 for pavement of streets in the business district, and for the construction of a city jail,"repairs on the city hall and grading some of the city streets. The erdinance calls for bonds maturing 20 years after issuance, The propositions will be submitted to the citizens at a special election June 14. The ordinances passed their second reading without amendments, Bids for laying a one and one- half inch pipe from the city water mains on Fourteenth street to Greenwood cemetery were opened and the contract awarded to Doran Brothers at g572.50. L. P. Eck- strom, another local plummer, bid $579. The pipe is to be laid six inches under ground, Doran Brothers were ordered to furnish a bond for $500 and have the work completed by May 15, Uncollected sewer and sidewalk assessments in front of the court house, the hospital and some of the churches were referred to the city attorney. The usual bills, and one of $482 from M. D. Stoner for pre- paring plans and specifications for city water improvements in 1908 and 1909, were allowed. E. E. Gearlds was granted a liquor license. The bonds of Nels Leitvel to cover cement sidewalk work, $2,000, George P. Knott, $1,500, caring for the city poor, and James Miller, $500, for street sprinkling, were accepted. SHOW IS COMING TO BEMIDJI ““The Last of His Race,” with all its wealth of special scenery, gor- geous costumes, bright and catchy specialties, is the attraction at the City Opera house April 27. This piece which has attained such an enviable reputation and secured such a hold on the hearts of theater- goers from one end of this broad land to the other, is from the pen of Clarence Bennett, author of the “Holy City,” another notable suc- cess. Mr. Bennett has located his scenes near the city of Mexico and based the fabric of the play on events which actually occurred dur- ing the brief reign ‘of the unfortu- nate Emperor Maximillian. The great treasure, the secret of which was so loyally and jealously guarded by El Aguila (The Eagle) who although a serf, traced his line- age from the royal Montezumas, - is founded on fact. The success of this piece has been so phenominal in America that this firm has de- cided to present it next year in England. council. A WIFE'S PERIL” AT BRINKMAN THEATRE A Remarkable Program Has Been Ar- ranged by Manager Brinkman. —*‘The Man From Nevada.” One of the most unique sketches ever reproduced in Bemidji will be shown at the Brinkman Family theater this week. Coletta Power & Co. will present “In a Wife’s' Peril.” This sketch, it is claimed, is one- of the strongest dramatic acts on vaudevile stage today. It holds the audience spellbound from start to finish, Taking into consideration the fact that not only the act itselfis a winner, but the company with it is possessed of much. talent, their presentation proving this to the satisfaction of every audience before which they have appeared, Bemidji is assured of a real entertainment. The playlet, “The Man From Nevada,” is presented by Dan Russell and Marguerite. Ray in such an entertaining manner as to call forth the plaudits of the onlookers. This “skit” alone is worth the price in laughter. It is full of comical situations and the applause of the audience demands repeated raising of the curtain at the close of this performance. The picture, “To Africa,” which was exhibited on the curtain last evening will be last shown to the Bemidji public tonight. Manager Brinkman feels well satisfied with the entertainment staged at the Brinkman this week. 00, K T0 BE INSPECTED. Company K will be given it an- nual inspection at the national guard armory Wednesday night by Lieut.- col. Gerlach, U. S. A., retired, who has been detailed as inspecting officer, assisted by Captain J. Bugge, of the Twenty-eight United States infantry. The inspection will be in heavy marching order, and the mili- tia boys will wear their new olive drab uniforms. All members who are absent will probably be assessed $7 each, unless they send a good excuse to Captain Otto before the inspection, as the company receives this amount for each man attending the annual inspection. the American Final Proof. Alton S, Warner of Fowlds made final proof on his homestead before Clerk of Court Rhoda yesterday. He was accompanied by John Miller and Eilert Djonne as witnesses, GOTTON CROP KILLED BY GOLD WAVE AND SNOW Will Attempt to Replant Crop.— Financial Set Back for Southern States. Atlanta, April 26.—With mil- lions of acres of young cotton destroyed by the cold weather which today overspread the entire belt, with the unusual accompani- ment in many sections of snow and sleet, the south has suffered its most disastrous financial set- back perhaps since the civil war. Snow fell as far south as Selma, Ga.,, Colum- bus, Miss., and Columbus, Ga., and in north ‘Georgia, Tennesssee and parts of north Alabama and Mis- sissippi the fall ranged from one to four inches. Cotton seed oil mills in this state and Alabama today were appealed to for seed for replanting purposes and state officials implored the mills to crush. no more seed until the farmers have been supplied. It is doubtful, however, if there is suffici- ent seed to replant one-half of the area of young cotton destroyed by the cold. \ Heavy snow for South. i SPORTING NOTE JEFFRIES OF TODAY. Fighter at His Training Camp, Rowardennan, Cal. Bernstein on Jeffries. Trainer I. Bernstein has got the straight dope on the Jeffries-Johnson fight, and here it is—we will have to wait until June 10th or 15th to pass judgemet on Jeff’s chiances. As Bernie says the boilermaker may surround himself with Corbet, Burns, Papke, and all the rest of them, but they can’t teach him anything about the fighting game. He knows more than all the rest of them put together, and his particular business; now is to -get into condi- tion. 'To say that he will be in form is only making a guess. Bern- stein has made 4 careful study of fights and fighters, and he says no one will know much about Jeff before the earily part of June. Then it will be possible to say if the boiler- maker can come back: : " “I saw Johnson a short time ago, I know he will be in condition for the fight. Johnson is a good man. He is big and strong. Is he game? Well, we don’t know about that. He has never been put to the test. He has a great left jab and a wonderful right uppercut, and is clever. With both men in good condition, I say Jeffries is the better man, but no one at this time can say what shape Jeff will be in. We will have to wait a little while for positive infor- mation on that point.” | Standing of the OClubs | American Assoclation Won Lost Pet Tdledo..... 6 3 .667 Columbus. .6 3 .667 St. Paul .5 3 .825 Minneapolis . 8 4 .600 Kansas City .4 3 57T Indianapolis . -4 6 400 Louisville .. 3 7 .300 Milwaukee . w1 6 .143 American League Won Lost Pet .5 2 714 New York . .3 2 .600 Philadelphia . .4 3 57 Cleveland .. 4 4 .500 Boston 4 4 .500 St. Louis .. 2 2 .500 Washington .3 5 875 .14 .200 National League Won Lost Pct Philadelphia ... .6 1 .857 Pittsburg .. 5 1 ..800 Chicago . 4 2 .667 New ‘York . 4 3 .51 Cincinnati . 3 3 .500 Boston 2 5 .286 Brooklyn 2 5. .286 St. Louis.. 1 7 a28 American Assoclation “St. Paul 6—Kansaa City 0. Minneapolis-Milwaukee—rain. « Toledo 0—Louisville 3. Columbus 4—Indianapolis 5. . American League Detroit-St. Louis—no game.- Philadelphia 4—Poston 2.. .| Chicago 2—Cleveland 0. TEN CENTS PER WEEK. g| ONE DAY OF CONTEST LEFT RESERVE GROWING HOURLY All Vote Certificates and Subscriptions Must Be In the Pioneer Office by 10 p. m. Tomorrow Night.—Do Not Hold Your Subscriptions Until the Last Minute. Every vote certificate must be deposited in the ballot box of the Pioneer office before 10 P. M. April 27th, 1910. If you do not get them in they will not be counted. The votes are piling in from every quarter and the contestants are making every remaining minute of the contest count, gathering in every available subscription that they may secure the votes that it entitled them to. Secret Reserve. The contestant’s Secret Reserve is hourly growing by leaps and bounds. Are you among these who are making the 11th hour work count? There are bundreds of sub- scriptions to be gathered yet. Are you getting them in, or are you leaving them for otkers to get? One More Day. You bave one more day of grace. Are you going to make it count? Orare you going to let it pass by without a change in the standing of your votes? Would’nt - you feel chagrined at the close of the con- test to lose out by a few hundred votes that you know |you can secure now? It is better to have a million too many votes than to be fifty votes shy when the judges make the final count, Where the Count is to Be. Promptly,. at 10 p. m. tomorrow night (Wednesday) the doors of the Pioneer Office will be locked and no more subscriptions or votes excepted after that time. They must all be in the office then if you are to be given credit for them. When the doors of the office are locked all those who are in the office will be waited on in their turn. The subscriptions they turn in, votes will be issued. on at the time and polled. . The ballot- box will then be locked ‘and taken across the street to the Security Yesterday, by mistake, the standing of the candidates was unchanged. This was an over- sight. The votes that were polled Saturday are credited to the various contestants today who polled them. Tomorrow night the standings will be the same as in this evening’s paper. A great many of the candidates are banking their votes and not polling them, and the result is that many of the contestanrs bave large secret reserves which they will poll tomorrow, the last day of the contest. Are you among those who have a good reserve to poll? Do not be over-confident. You would hate to find yourself a loser by a few votes that you <dn easily secare now. Gather in the subscriptions and get the votes and enlarge your secret reserve. State Bank where the judges, W. H. Haines, W. L. Brooks, and R. H. Schumaker will count them and make the award to the candidates who have secured the largest num- ber of votes in" the contest for the capitol, grand, district, and subdis- trict prizes, respectively. Have You Voted For Your Favorite? Have you voted for your favorite yet? If you haven’t you still have a day ‘in which to doso. If you ‘have promised one of the-contestants. your votes do not neglect giving them to her. Wouldn’t you hate to see her lose out in this battle of ballots through the want of the subscription that you have promised her. Do not fail her at this the 11th hour. . But drop into the Pio- neer Office and turn in your sub- scription, and poll the votes to her credit. [Continued on Page 2.] New York 5—Washington 2. National League. New York 3—Brooklyn 1. St. Louis 8—Cincinnati 3. Boston 5—Philadelphta 5. Chicago-Pittsburg—wet grounds. GOV. FEARS NO BOLT OF GOUNTY OPTIONISTS Eberhart Says He Does Not Believe Prediction of County Option + ‘Superintendent. Minneapolis, Apnl 26.—Gov. Eberhart says he is not worried over the prediction made yesterday by P.J. Youngdahl of the anti-saloon league that there will be a bolt from the republican state convention if it fails to put a county option plank in its platform. “I am sure every delegate is go- ing to get fair treatment in that convention,” said the governor to- day. “I also believe that the men who will go there as delegates will be men who believe in the majority rale and they will not leave the con- vention merely because they happen to be in the minority over some question. If they should be unfairly treated that would be a different matter.” The statement that no candidate | for.governor will be put up by the county option men is no news in administration circles. It has been understood for some time that the county optionists. had given up making any ' direct fight on the governor in the republican ' conven- tion, = PREAGHER QUITS GHURGH GOES INTO POLITICS Charles H. Braden Leaves Baptist Church to Enter the Political Field. Spokane, Wash.,, April 26th.— Firmly in the belief thatas a minister of the gospel he was living in a sphere of ideals and theories, apart from the world’s activity and prog- ress, Charles H. Braden, formerly pastor of Grace Baptist church of Spokane, has abandoned the pulpit to enter national politics, which, he says, after all, to some extent, ex- presses-life as it is actually lived, adding: “I have come to feel that while the ministry continues to preach and idealize, politics continue to live and do; that the gap between them con- tinues to widen, and that the preacher’s world of ideals is coming to be regarded by the practical world as an embodiment of fanciful theories, excellent to be written about, sung about, theorized about, and to some extent, cried about, but not to be carried into politics - and government and made universally operative. I have no word of criti- cism to pass upon the calling of the ministry. It is the highest among men, While I was in it I tried to fulfill its requirements to the utmost.” Peanut Shower, The pupils of the Fifth grade in the city schools surprised the teacher, Miss’ Burquist, with a delightful peanut * shower this afternoon. Peanuts were freely. pelted at the teacher, as a demonstration of - the |affection entertained towards her by the fiuplh.. MINNESGTA HISTORICAL ® SoCIETY,