Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, April 27, 1910, Page 1

Get In‘ Your Votes.--The Co_,,n't'et-c . . @ SOCIETY. VOLUME 8. NUMBER 8. MAYOR PARKER SETS GITY GLEAN-UP DAYS Recognizes Work Begun by Bemidii Improvement League.—Wants School Children to Help. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY ARE DESIGNATED FOR IMPROVEMENT League Holds Annual Public Mass Meeting.—Helpful Papers Were Read.—Permanent Rooms. Additional impetus to aid the Be- midji Improvement league to clean and beautify the city was given this morning when Mayor John C. Parker, in recognition of the work being done by the ladies, set Friday ! and Saturday of this week as “Clean- up Days” for Bemidji. In his proclamation the mayor de- clares that he sets these two days because Friday will be “Arbor Day” and Saturday will give the 800 school children who recently signed pledgesa chanceto aid in the work of the league to lend their assistance. Mr. Parker urges every citizen to co- operate with the Improvement league towards making Bemidji ‘“‘one of the beauty spots of the state.” The Bemidji Improvement league held its annua) public meeting in the library building yesterday afternoon. Papers were read, followed by a general discussion of methods to improve the city. Dr. Rowland Gil- more read a paper on the causes of tuberculosis; Dr. C. R. Sanborn had prepared an article on “Sanitation in the Home,” but was unable to be present, his paper being read by Mrs. Sanborn; Miss Ruth Whiting, a teacher in the Bemidji schools, gave anexcellent talk on “Sanita- tion in the Schools.” The ladies of the league are to have permanent quarters in the basement of the library building and will furnish the rooms themselves, with the assistance of other citizens who are willing to aid in the work. Regular meetings of the league here- after wtll be held every two weeks, and the intended improvements will be pushed as rapidly as possible. An election of officers resulted in Mrs. A. E. Witting’s taking the presidential chair to succeed Mrs. W. E. Neal, who was made vice president. Mrs. C. R. Sanborn was requested to fill the office of secre- DIRECT TELEGRAPH WIRES NEEDED TO TWIN CITIES Western Union Should Improve Be- midji's Poor Service.—East and South Are Inadequate. “Direct wires from Bemidji to the east and south ought to be erected by the Western Union Telegraph company,” declared W. R. Macken- zie, - secretary of the Northern Minnesota Development association, this morning. ‘“‘Bemidji's telegraph service, asit is today, is without doubt the poorest any part of the state could have. “The lack of proper telegraphic facilities tends to retard the develop- ment of Bemidji and adjacent towns. “Itisa notorious fact that in order to send a message to different places in our own county, the mes- sage has to be sent to Warroad or Winnipeg, Manitoba, and from there relayed back to its destination, at a cost almost prohibitive. For in- stance, telegrams to Baudette and Spooner, in the northern part of Beltrami county, have to be sent to Winnipeg and relayed back to Spooner, costing 65 cents, almost three times what the charge should be. “Cass Lake is as far east as we can send a direct message in that direction. The rate there is 25 cents. But all messages for points between Cass Lake and Duluth, including Grand Rapids and the range towns, have to reach their destination via Fargo, taking con- siderable time and making the cost nearly double what it should be. Service to Walker and Brainerd, although only costing 25 cents for 10 words, is carried on through the Fargo relay office. For other towns on the M. & I., the public is told to use the M. & I. wires. “Direct service is given us to Bagley, Crookston and East Grand Forks at a 25-cent rate, but messages for Minneapolis and St. Paul have to go by way of Fargo, at 30 cents. This circuitous service absolutely means delay in the transmission of messages. The attention of the Western Union officials should be called to this, and direct wires erected from here to Grand Rapids, connecting with the eastern part of the state, and to Brainerd and the Twin Cities.” GARNEGIE LIBRARY T0 tary, and Mrs. R. F. Murphy was given custody of the key to the treasury. The movement started by Bemidji, Improvement league will result in great {good to the city, and the fact that the citizens appreciate the work of the ladies is attested by the mayor’s proclamation, which follows: “To the Citizens of Bemidji: ““As the governor set April 29, 1910, as ‘Arbor and Bird Day,’ I would heartily approve the co- operation of all citizens to en- courage the younger generation in realizing the importance of this day and the patriotic interest that has arisen all over this great state in the planting and preservation of the different kinds of trees which add a variety of charm to the landscape, “I also heartily approve the interest our ladies have taken in the formation of an improvement league, and think that they should meet with all the encouragement possible in doing this work and making our city one of the beauty spots of the state, “In further recognition, therefore, of the ladies’ and citizens’ interest in this important movement, I, John C. Parker, mayor of the City of Bemidji, do hereby designate Friday 'a‘nd Saturday, April 29 and 30, as Clean-up Days” in order to give the school children a chance to help in this valuable work. (Signed)"John C. Parker, “Mayor.” the Hold Sotial Session. The Bemidji ' fire department held its regular meeting in the city coun- cil chambers last evening and, after disposing of the business, enjoyed refreshments and a “smoker.” BE DEDIGATED MAY II Rev. S. E. P. White Elected President of City Library Board.—Mrs. Vye a Member. Bemidji’s handsome new Carnegie library, which was erected at a cost of $12,500, will be publicly dedicated and turned over to the city by the Carnegie library board May 11, the city board having reached that decision last night. Mayor Parker, Mrs. W. H. Vye and Superintendent A. P. Ritchie will prepare the pro- gram for the dedicatory exercises. The hours for keeping open the building, when Miss Beatrice Mills, the librarian, will be at the desk, have been increased, the change to take effect next week. The new hours during which the public will be entitled to the use of the library will be: 2 to 6 p. m., Sunday; 7 to 9 p. m., Monday;] 11to12, 1t06, and 7 toq, on all other days in the week, Rev. 8. E. P. White, a member of the board, was elected presi- dent to succeed former Mayor Pogue. Mayor Parker becomes an ex-officio member of the library board, Mayor Parker appointed Mrs. W. H. Vye to succeed J. M. Richards as one of the board, The Swedish ladies’ aid will hold a foed and apron sale at the the Auto garage all day Saturday, May 7th. They will place on sale a fine line of plain and fancy aprons, underskirts, etc. The people of this city are generally looking forward to a sale con- ducted by the Swedish ladies’ aid. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, WEDNESDAY EVEI‘fING, APRIL 27, 1910. BEAUTIFUL PALAGE 1S DEDICATED TO PEAGE Magnificent Building Was Erected to Universal Peace Among Ameri- can Republics. CARNEGIE, THE DONOR, HOPES CANADA MAY BECOME REPUBLIC President Taft and Ambassador De La Barra Predict Long Term of Peace in America. Washington, April 27.—The mag- nificent new marble palace of the International Union of American Republics—within a stone’s throw of the White House—wag dedicated in the name of universal yesterday. Taft joined with Andrew Carnegie, Secretary of State Knox, Senator Root and Senor De La Barra. the Mexican ambassador, as representa- tive of the Latin-American republics, in prophesies of peace among the twenty-one republics, and pledged themselves always to strive to bring about that happy state. Carnegie went so far as to express the hope that some day Canada, with the con- sent of Great Britain, would join the family of peaceful American repub- ics. Taft called out general laughter by referring to the controversy which arose between Roosevelt and Carnegie two years ago at the lay- ing of the corner stoue of the build- ing which was dedicated yesterday. "Th;g’ differed as to methods by which peace should be obtained,” said the president, “but ~that -both were earnest and strenuous and determined to have peace there was no doubt.” With its splendid location at the edge of Potomac park and the White House grounds, its imposing marble facade, its quaint Spanish patio and elaborately furnished hall of the re- publics, the new building, the gift of Carnegie, won the admiration of all the distinguished company that passed within the bronze portals, both at dedicatory = exercises and the reception lastnight at which Taft and Carnegie headed the receiv- ing party. PRAIRIE FIRES IN GANADA KILL ONE peace Great Loss of Property by Prairie Fires Reported in Cahada. Winnipeg, April 27.—One wo- man is known to have been burned to death and great loss of prop- erty is reported from prairie fires in western Canada today. Build- ings have been burned in the vicinity of Tisdale, Buchanan, Howard, Aberdeen, Lloydminis- ter, Kitsota, Dauphin, Meknak, McCreary and Reston, Fatality was reported from that place. Case Dismissed- The case of the state vs. the Crookston Lumber company and B. W. Lakin, in which John Bergquist, a local firewarden in the Town of Hagali, brought criminal action against the company for neglecting to pile its brush before burning the slashings in that township, was . dis-| missed when brought before Charles Jacobson, a justice,of the peace at Tenstrike, Monday. The defense showed that they had 20 men closely guarding the fire, and that conse- quently it was unnecessary to pile the brush. $100 in' Orders Lost—and Returned. Through the honesty of John Plummer, 816 Bemidji avi:nue, two money . orders for $50 each were returned yesterday to C. S. Vincent, who lost them. Mr. Plummer found the orders on the stairs of. the post: office block, and took the: trouble to hunt for Mr. Vincent. NEW GOLONY OF “FORX” PEOPLE NEAR BEMIDJI Herald Men and Friends Establish Sum- mer Resort on North Shore of Bass Lake. A third Grand Forks colony in the vicinity of Lake Bemidji has been established, with its location on the north shore of Bass Lake, about eight miles from the city of Bemidji. ' The two present colonies from Grand Forks, N. D., are at Grand Forks bay, and Lavinia, on the opposite shore of Lake Bemidji. W. P. Davis, managing editor of the Grand Forks Herald, and W. L. Dudley, associate editor, are at the head of the new colony, which includes several staff members of the Herald and other prominent residents of the North Dakota ‘city. The members of the colony, in addition to those mentioned, are: J. M., O. J., and B. L. Dudley, H. P.and H. H. Cooper, George and William Ben- son, C. D. Paige, R. L Bailey, T. E. Riley, E. M. Secord, Charles Gladden. H. and F. M. Wilson, and O. C. Hammond, all of Grand Forks. Sixteen 40-acre farms, each includ- ing 100 feet of frontage on Bass Lake, were sold to the Grand Forks people by the Selkce Land company of Bemidji. The Minnesota & International railway will put in a side track and station near the new summer resort, . ‘Twenty other 40-acre farms near the Bass Lake resort, part of them bordering on small lakes, were sold by J. J. Opsahl, manager of the Selkce Land company, within the last few days. The farms away from the lake .were sold on the potato:crop payment plasi; in - which a cash payment is made and the company breaks the ground and furnishes the seed for a potato crop, taking half of the first harvest in lieu of the balance due it. The new station near these farms will be called “Spudville.” The new owners of the Bass Lake farms are residents of Bemidji, Foy, | St. Cloud, Rosie, Northome, Parker’s Prairie, and Wadena, among whom are: William Gish, W. J. Wheeler and son, of St. Cloud; Charles and Arthur Nolan, Rosie; A. Miller, Bert and Miss Ellen Young, Wadena; A. G. Cooke, John Edstrom, William Howe, H. M. Young and S. A. Paquain, Bemidji; and J. L. Wold of Blackduck. Mrs. Gamble Lost $14. Fourteen dollars were stolen from ‘the sewing machine in the home of Mrs. Mary Gamble last ‘week. Mrs. Gamble declares she does not know who .stole the money, but it was savings towards her taxes, and she lacked only $1 of having enough saved to pay the biil which will be due June 1. MILITIA GETS. JUBILEE SINGERS FOR GONGERT 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 from the popular national airs, the South- ern folk song, and the camp meeting choruses, to the sacred ’irs 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 meces- sary to provide an evening’s whole- some entertainment to the average American audience.” - - = SPORTING NOTE American Association Won Lost Pet St. Paul. .8 3 .867 Toledo. 6 4 .600 Columbus. 6 4 .600 Minneapolis 6 4 .600 Kansas City. .4 4 .500 Indianapolis .8 6 455 Louisville .. .4 7 .364 Milwaukee ... .1 6 143 American League Won Lost Pct New York . .. 4 2 887 Detroit .... .5 3 .625 Philadelphia . .8 3 .625 Boston .. .4 5 a4 St. Louis.. .3 2 .800 Cleveland -4 5 444 Chicago.... .2 4 333 Washington .3 6 .333 National League Won Lost Pct Philadelphia ...8 ‘1 .857 Pittsburg .5 1 .833 Chicago . .4 2 .667 New York . .5 8 .625 Cincinnati . .8 4 429 Brooklyn -2 6 .286 .2 5 .250 2 7 .222 Yesterday’s Results. American Association St. Paul 15—Kansas City 7. Toledo-Louisville—rain. Columbus-Indianapolis—rain. American League Detroit-St. Louis—wet grounds. Philadelphia-Boston—rain. Chicago-Cleveland—rain. New York 7—Washington 9. National League. New York 9—Brooklyn 8. St. Louis-Cincinnati—cold weather. Boston-Philadelphta—rain. Chicago-Pittsburg—rai BJORNSTJERNE BJORNSON: SUGCUMBS IN PARIS Norwegian Poet, Novelist, Dramatist and Stirring Writer Dies at Age of 78. Paris, April 27. — Bjornstjerne Bjornson, the Norwegian poet, novel- 1st and dramatist, reformer and advocate of universal peace, died here yesterday surrounded. by his family. His end was peaceful. He was 78 years old. The last serious: illness of the novelist extended over a year. He was brought to Paris in the early part of last November for special treatment. Presbyterlan Ladies Meet. Plans for the Presbyterian ladies’ May sale will be discussed at a meeting of their aid society Thurs- day afternoon at 2:30. The aid will meet at the home of Mrs. John Moore, 1118 Minnesota avenue. A large attendance is desired. No Quarterly Conference. Reverend McKee of Brainerd, dis- trict superintendent of the Methodist Episcopal church, failed to arrive in Bemidji Monday night, so there was no quarterly conference held. The meeting will probably be held next week. : MANKATO WILL HAVE COMMISSION. GOVERNMENT This Plan Was Adopted at a Spa_eial Election Held in That City - - Yesterday. Mankato, Minn., April 27.—At a special election yesterday Mankato adopted the commission form .of governmant. f It is fast becoming the belief of cities in Minnesota Towa 'and Dakota that this form of govern- ment is_far ahead of the aldermanic and ward ruling. It ‘places ‘the resronsibility on one head. " "i: Subsoribe for The Pioneer. -« - - TEN CENTS PER WEEK. ¢|ON THE HOME STRETCH-- GOT VOTES ENOUGH TO WIN? You Have Till 10 p. m. Tonight to Get In Your Subserip- tions and Poll Your Votes.—Do Not Forget This.—Bet- ter to Win by a Million than to Lose by One. CNNTESTANTS TAKE WARNING. 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Make the most - of every remaining minute of the five hours left. e T e TR S S A ST B el !, ——————— Spring Here for Certain. Sure sign of spring. D. H. Fisk of this city “breaks the ice” with the straw hat season, Dr. L. A. Ward being a close second. Among the several sure: signs of spring the straw hat is the most certain. We hear tell of other signs, such as a flock of geese flying north, or the croaking of frogs or the com- ing of robins, but the wearing of straw hats by Bemidji’s well - known citizens, D. H. Fisk and Dr. L. A. Ward, is a sign we can all rely upon. The local furnishing stores will no doubt do a rushing business the comming week in the sale of straw hats and other summer wearing appearal. Get busy and don your summer togs. GIGANTIC GONSPIRACY T0 DEFRAUD JEWELERS Nine Men it is Said are -Under Arrest For Charge of Fraud. New York, April 27.—Details of what is described as one of the most gigantic jewelry" frauds of ' recent years, with merchants of many of the Jarger cities victims, were given out in New York tonight in a formal statement issued 'by: M. D. Roths- child;p;eaiden't of the jewelers’ board | of trade, an oi‘galiin_tion of jewelers all over the country. Losses are estimated to date at $500,000 and a full investigation, it is said, will greatly increase these figures. Some EASTERN INSURGENGY EXAGGERATED---M'KENZIE North Dakota Politician Admits, Though, East Divided Half and Half On Taft. Minneapolis, April 27—“Insurg- ency in the East is greatly exagger- ated,” said Alex. McKenzie of North Dakota yesterday, former member of the national republican committee, and for years absolute “boss” of the republican party in his state, who- is ‘on his way home from an extended trip through the East and South. ““The exaggeration is caused by the democratic victory in Roches- ter N.'Y. This election was. no indication of the feelings of east- ern people. Aldridge was a load on the republican party, hav- ing admitted publicly that he had accepted money from the insur- ance companies and had tied up his nomination before the repub- licans had a chanmce to protest. At - the polls, they deserted and Havens was elected. “It is true, however, that the republican party of the East is an unknown quantity. It is about evenly divided for and against Taft - bt when it comes to voting it is the general belief that a large majority will spring back into line.” Judge" Bailey Improved. IDr. . Gilmore, who is attending estimates of the loss range as high|Judge H. W. Bailey, gave out the’ as $2,000,000. following’ statement this afternoon, \Nine men said tobe involved were |in regard to the judge’s condition: arrested simultaneously in three ) different southern cities' on Friday. The. techical charge against them is:said tobe conspiring to defraud he judge is feeling better and is able to sit up a little at times. His appetite is good, heart and respira- -|the government’ and withholding |tion better, and conditions in general luelfl‘hom‘l-mlm_in bifiiiupgyi lobk -mpn»pmmialng:’ K MINNESGTA HISTORICAL i