Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, October 25, 1910, Page 1

| | . Mistorical Soclety, XD N A { MINNESGTA HIRTORICAL | : b oot BEMIDJ1 DAILY PIO NEER: " VOLUME 8. NUMBER 202 BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, TUESDAY EVENINé, OCTOBER 25, 1911). TEN CENTS PER WEEK. BUSINESS MEN STOP HIGH LICENSE MOVE Petitions Cause Council to Leave Fee at $500 and More Saloons Are Sanctioned. METRCPOLITAN CLUB ATTACKED Mayor Asserts Liquor is Being Sold Night and Day—City Attorney to Invest:gate. STONER, INDIGNANT, RESIGNS Presents Sharp Letter of Criticism and Says City Engineer is No Longer Needed. Bemidji’s efforts toward stricter regulations for saloons were nipped in the bud at a meeting of the city council last evening, when, as the result of strong petitions from a ma- jority of the bu-iness men, it was de- cided not to increase the liquor li- cense fee from $500 to $1,000. The council also backed up on its previous determination to limit the saloons in Bemidji to the present number by indicating its willingness to grant a license to Peter Linder- berg. Other applications are to be made. A week ago the council instructed the city attorney to draw up a reso- lution providing for the doubling of the saloon fees to the city. When this resolution came up for action last night it was accompanied by two petitions; one signed by many busi- ness men and the other by practi- cally every saloonkeeper in the city. Both were alike and prayed that the council ““do not increase the license at this time because the prevailing stringent conditions would work a hardship and an injustice on the liquor dealers and would make it impossible for them to do business.” Bisiar Starts Fireworks. Alderman Bisiar said he had been told that only three or four saloons in Bemidji have made any money the past year and that as a result the losing places were forced to resort to all sorts ot tricks to make both ends meet. This brought Mayor Parker to his feat with plain statements, ¢‘Bemidji's honest saloon- keepers are being made the victim ot the breweries who are pedd- ling liquor all over the city, and they pay no license,” he said. Metropolitan Club in Lime Light. “The Metropolitan club is an- other bright example. Beer and whisky ate served there night and day, but the club doesn’t pay the city anything for doing a saloon business.” *'If they are selling liquor day and night as you say, they ought to be made to pay a license,” said Alder- man Bisiar. The council doubted its power in thematter and called upon City Attor- ney Torrance to render an opinion at the next meeting as to the rights of the city over such an organization. The resolution calling for the in- creased liquor license was then voted down by all the alderman present: Kirk, Bursley, Smart, Bisiar. Stoner Criticizes Council; Resigns. Brown and In a letter severely criticizing the council, M. D. Stoner presented his resignation as city engineer. Mr. Stoner’s letter follows: “To the Hon. City Council, “Gentlemen:- “Since you have seen fit to accept the Bosworth Storm Sewer contract regardless of my reasons for not acceptihg the work which was clearly contrary to the specifications under which said contractor bid, and as you have taken the contractor’s word for the manner in which the work was done, instead of the City Engineer, who is under bond to see that all contracts are fulfilled; I therefore do not see wherein you need any further need of an Engineer at all. “The contractor knew when he bid what constituted No. 2 pipe as the specifications clearly set forth that “the pipe shall be known as seconds, butno pipe shall be laid which shall have any defects in it which shall in any way weaken its strength.” It is immaterial what some pipe companies consider as No. 2 pipe, the specifications under which the work was let should govern, and does govern in any other city. “I have the specifications for No. 2 pipe as graded by two big pipe concerns and neither com- pany includes pipe cracked from end to end and inside and out. Yet you allowed the contractcr his bill for all culled pipe, which you kad no more right to do than you had to reach into the pile of City’s money and each take a hand-full. “The contractor was advised of the cracked pipe before he had the trench filled, so he has no excuse to offer. There are several other flag- rant breaches in the contract which I did not mention as I saw it was no use and which is not necessary to mention here as you have accepted his work and material bill, holding back $100.00 until the quantities can be checked up by your clerk. “If any of the defected pipe should crush I would be directly responsible if I accepted it, there- fore, to protect myself, I shall here- with tender my resignation as City Engineer, to take effect at once and you can then phy the contractor all the money you like. *‘Respectfully submitted, M. D. Stoner.” Mr. Bosworth was present and told the council that he had at all times rejected all material condemn- ed by the city engineer or his assist- ant and that, if the engineer would show where any improper or unsafe material had been used he would re- place it. Let Him Finish His Work, Says Smart. “Well,” said Alderman Tom to accept Mr. Stoner’s resignation. He has started a septic tank and he is laying a lot cf new water mains. Let him finish his work before he tries to quit.”” “Seems to me the easiest way out of it would be to accept his resig- nation and get a new man,” said Mayor Parker. Maloy Chirps in. *His accounts need attention,” chirped in City Clerk Maloy, ‘“‘He's got an item here of $12 expenses to St Paul and back and he never was authorized to go gadding off to St. Paul.” “Twelve dollars for a trip to St. Paul and back is pretty cheap,” commented City Attorney Torrance. “Yes but it is just the price of two trips to Brainerd,” was the insinuat- ing rejoinder of the city clerk. Getting back to real business, the council voted to lay the Stonmer resignation on the table indefinitely. To Determine on Lake Street. The council instructed the mayor, city attorney and city engineer to investigate and report back to the council as to what can be done to- ward opening a lake front road. The city engineer was instructed to erect a fence around the excava. tion for the new septic tank. Meat Ordinance Killed, A meat ordinance which would forbid promiscuous sale of meats in general stores was read. “I'd like to ask the council who is the father of that?” said J. P. Pogue, who later objected to alleged ‘‘dis- crimination” against property own- ers in being compelled to lay cement sidewalks. Mr. Pogue was informed that At- torney A. A. Andréews had beea em- ployed by someone to draw the or- dinance and at his request it had been introduced, The ordinance looked to the coun- cil like a meat trust measure and it was quickly killed. Mayor to Rent Hall. The mayor was authorized to complete a fire break 8o rods wide across the north end of the city, from ” the lake to the western boundary. The mayor was also authorizedto have charge of leasing the city hall for dances or other public enter- tainments. Heretofore it has direct to the council. William Virnig was appointed sexton of the cemetery. Smart, “this is not theé time for us| S00 OFFIGIALS TO BE HONORED BY BEMIDJI President Pennington and Other Not- ables Come November 8 as Guests At Banquet MARKS EPOCH IN CITY’S CAREER One Hundred Representative Business Men to Attend, Tickets Being Sold at $3 Plate. Edmuund Pennington, president of of the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie railroad; other high officials of that company and still other business men from outside points who are vitally interested here, will be guests of Bemidji ata notable banquet to be held at the Markham hotel on Thursday even- ing November 10. Noteworthy Gathering. The gathering, which is to be one of the most noteworthy assemblanges of the business men in the history of the city, is planned as a demonstra- tion on the part of Bemidii in behalf of the completion of the Soo tracks over which the company is ultimately to send luxurious solid vestibuled through trains to Chicago, opening to the metropolis of Beltrami county a new field for commercial activity. Number of Tickets Limited. There will be 100 tickets issued to the banquet. Eighty of these are to be sold; first to the members of the Commercial club and then to tue business men who have failed to identify themselves with this -oranization, The elaborate preparations and splendor of the banguet has made it necessary to fix the price at $3 a plate. Word today trom Mr. Penning- ton 1nsures his presence here on the above mentioned date, to- gether with other officials of his road as follows:" List of Notables. W. L. Martin, vice president and traffic manager; G. R. Huntington, general manager; C. W. Gardner, auditor; A. H. Bright, general solici- tor; Thomas Greene, chief engineer and T. E. Sands, general freight agent. Arrangements for the banquet have been completed by President A. G. Wedge and the following com- mittee of that organmization: W. A. Gould, W. L. Brooks, E. A.Schneider and F. S. Lycan. been necessary to make application | STANTON HEADS DENTISTS Bemidji Man Named President at Crook- ston of Red River Society. At a meeting of the Red River Dental Society held at the city of Crookston the officers elected for the ensuing year were: President—Dr. D. L. Stanton, Be- midji, Minn. Vice-President—Dr. F. J. Boles, Crookston, Minn, Secretary—Dr. G. M. Palmer, Be- midji, Minn. Treasurer—Dr. Damerset, Niche, N. D. ‘The meeting was largely attended. A good representation from the en- tire valley being present. Grand Forks, N. D. was selected as the next meeting place. The next meeting will beearly in* April 1911. Dr. W. A Moore of St. Paul was the clinician. Woman Dwes Life to “Rat.” Pierre, 8. D, Oct. 25.—Miss Fay Harding of this city probably owes her life to the “rat” she was wearing when she was thrown from a bucking horse and struck upon her head. The phy- sicians called to attend her say that her hair dressing saved her from se- rious injury at the least and probably saved her life, for without the protec- tion of the “rat” her skull would have been fractured by the fall. Thirst Cause of Suicide. Forman, N. D, Oct. 25—William Reilly, crazed because he had been re- fused liquor while an inmate of the county jail here, committed suicide, using a piece of glass with which he slashed his throat. Only five days be- fore he killed himself Reilly had been dfvorced by his wife. WHAT YOU BXPECT WHE YOU VISIT THE OLD TOWN YOUR ”YHQOD’ ) ¥ THINGS. HAVE CHANGED. —Donahey in Cleveland Plain Dealer. AND WHAT YOO REALLY SER! HAYNER HITS AT GEORGE Open Letter from County Auditor to His Opponent. J. L George, Bemidji, Minn,. Dear Sir:- Well! Well! George, I'didn’t think you would do it. i I must admit that I rather admir- ed you last week when you came out in an article, in the Pioneer, and stated that you had come to this “Glorious and delightful North- ern country as the trusted employe of Swift & Company,” one of the largest corporations in ‘the meat trust, in the United States, and that {ou remained in théir employ until Irwin & O’Brien, having dis- covered that you were a man that could be relied on at all times to do as they might request, offered such inducements that you entered their service, and that you did their bidding well is shown by the fact that you remained in their employ for-several years, and when finally it came to to a point of severing those pleasant connections you had proven your worth, to the corporations, to sucha point that there was a rush to secure your services; so many, in fact, that it took you some time to decide, but finally the Brewery raised the “Ante” and you. entered their employ. You also state that you have never severed those connections, so surely you were in their employ when you ran the saloon in the Miles block, in Bemidji. Now honestly, George, is it your intention, if you should be elected Auditor, to work for the Brewery and be Auditor of Beltrami county at the same, time? Yes, George, we like your- “One plank” platform, not particularly from the fact that you are using it, but from its historical associations. As near as I can learn the first time that your plank is spoken of in history is when Diogenes, the sage of Greece, having heard that such a plank was being used, before election, took his lantern and wandered about looking for the *‘Honest” man with the plank. History does not say whether he found the man or not but that the plank hasbeen preserved is evidenc- ed by the fact that every politician since that time has used it before election, You have spoken so feelingly. of the fact that you are a taxpayer and in that case it is justifiable pride. You do own property. The records, in the Auditor’s office show that you own the little house nestled un- der the eaves of the Catholic church on Beltrami avenue and that it is listed, on the tax books, as being worth $520.00, and the records also show that you keep the taxes paid. I tell you, George, real estate is a mighty fine thing to have and I don’t blame you for feeling proud. No one questions the fact 'that, should you be elected, you will work with might and main to get the taxes reduced, in Beltrami county, in order to lower the taxes on your cute little house on Beltrami avenue, But, George, how about the Met- ropolitan club? You know that you have said that you were its efficient Secretary since its organi- zation, and I fail to find it listed on the tax books and you know that you have expensive pool and billiard tables and numerous card tables and “Other things,” all representing money. Surely you ought to list them for taxation. You also spoke of the fact that you were always among the first to congratulate the successful candi- date after the Primaries and to up- hold the dignity of the party. But, George, "It is so hard to forget!” In 1904, after Mr. Wilmann had fought through a vigorous campaign and hampered with a crippled limb bhad hobbled over Beltrami county and by perseverance and pluck had per- suaded the majority of the voters to nominate him, you then filed and ran on the ticket at the general election as an Independent candi- date. Now, George, quit your joking and be game."Fess up” and acknowledge that you are trying to “String” the voters of Beltrami county. Yours truly, R. C. Hayner. F.S. I will be unable to write to you any further through the columns of the Pioneer. The above letter I paid to have inserted. ! R. C. Hayner. CRIPPEN'S GIRL PAL GIVEN HER FREEDOM London, England, Oct. 25.— (Daily Pioneer Special Wire Ser- vice.)—Ethel Clare Leneve was today acquitted of being an acces- sory of Dr. Crippen in the murder of his wife. The young French stenographer’s trial lasted only a few hours and the jury was out but a few minutes. There was no evidence tending to show that she knew of the murder of Dr. Crippen’s wife, for which crime Crippen is sentenced to be hanged on Nov. 8. CUTOFF WILL BE FINISHED Work on_Fargo-Minot Line to Be Re- sumed in Spring. Carrington, N. D., Oct. 25.—Railroad construction work on the Fargo to Minot cutoff of the Great Northern is to be resumed early next year, ac- cording to a letter that has been re- ceived by J. J. Aarstar of Grace City, this county, from President Louis Hill, President Hill says that there is noth- ing to the reports that the work is to be abandoned, but that as early as it is possible to do so, work would be re- sumed next spring. Chinatown to Be Cleaned Up. New York, Oct. 25.—New York's Chinatown is to be cleaned up-as it has ‘never been.cleaned before. This is the decision of the mew police ad- ministration, it was learned at head- quarters, and the police were instruct- ed o order all white persons from the district. The order, of course, ex- cludes white residents of the quarter, but it was intimated that steps would be taken to clean such persons out \ater by condemnation .of buildings, i ngcessary. NEW 'PHONE GO. COMING Council Receives Request to Permit Erection of Poles. BOLD ROBBERS ENTER CRANE'S; GET PLUMES Had $2,500 Worth of Furs Packed, ‘When They are Discovered by Proprietor. WORKED FAST WITH CROWD NEAR Escape With $200 Worth of Rare French Feathers, the Property of Miss Marie Walsmith. Robbers broke into the T. ]J. Crane department store on Third street at 9:30 last night when the streets were filled with show crowds, and by the glare of electric street signs and lights, selected $2,500 worth of the most valuable goods in the place, and when discovered by Mr. Crane, who entered the store to turn off his own window lights, they es- caped with g200 worth of French plumes, These plumes were the property of Miss Marie Walsmith, milli- Bemidji may have a new telephone company. An application to erect poles and string wires was made to the city conncil last evening by the Red Lake Valley Telephone company of which W, R. Mackenzie is president and J. H. Grant, secretary. It has been doing business in the towns of Norman, Turtle Lake, Liberty and Eckles. Permission was requested for the use of “Itvin a¥enue to Third street and on Third to Beltrami avenve. - The council objected to the idea of more poles on Third street and didn’t care to take any action until it wasknown just what the company proposes todo, the intimation from the request being that a complete telephone exchange for the city might be established. The city attorney was instructed to ascertain the company’s infention, definite action thus being delayed. HAS CITY BEEN VIGTIMIZED? Clerk Tells Council it Has Been Looked Upon as “Easy Marks.” That property owners have been victimizing the city was the assertion of City Clerk Maloy at the regular meeting of the city council last evening, -while that body had under discussion the purchase of property for the wid- ening of Park avenue, “I want to tell you fellows some- thing,” confided Mr. Maloy. “A man came in to get a warrant and be said the $200 he was getting was more than he had expected. In fact, be said, the city council were easy wnarks.” “Who was that man?”’ demanded President Kirk. “Why, it was Mr. Abercrombie,” responded the clerk. GITY BALKS AT FIRE AID Council Unable to Appropriate $500 for Baudette-Spooner Funds, The city council last night failed to act upon a request from Mayor Parker that $500 be appropriated for the relief of the sufferersof the Baudette and Spooner district. Every member admitted the needs of funds and desire to offer assistance but feared to act as the result of an opinion from the city attorney that it would be ‘‘irregu- lar.” : Mayor Patker said that the goods sent from Bemidji to the fire sufferers cost $1,800 and that but ¢1,200 had so far been col- lected by donation. nery, who occupies the Crane store’s balcony, Crane Explains Robbery. Mr. Crane tells the following story of the robbery: “It was ot later than 10:30 when with Mr. Comisky and Mr. Christy, I went to the store to turn off the lights. I had left the place an hour before. My companions remained outside. “I had gonme about a third the length of the store when I heard some one say, ‘Sshl’ I glanced up and saw two men crouching in the balcony. “I retreated to the front door for help and as I did so the two men dashed down the stairs and out the back door and disappeared down the alley, running north before we could catch them.” Robbers Were Experts. An examination of the interior of the store quickly showed that the robbers were experts. They had taken only the costliest plumes and had packed $2,500 worth of the most valuable furs and silk dresses. The furs selected were sable, mink, lynx and ottor and included cloaks, capes, muffs and scarfs. Chief of Police Harrington was quickly notified and he had his men | at work, under his personal direction, a few minutes after the robbers made their getaway. No arrests have, as yet, been made. Plumes Had Just Arrived. Entrance to the building was gained by forcing open the rear door. < Miss Walsmith said: «] had just received a new stock of plumes—the large and most costly that I have ever had. I am much distressed also at the loss of a $35 plume left with me by Mrs. J. E. Youngren, especially because it was a gift to her.” DID NOT SHOOT HIMSELF Kline Victim of Accidental Bullet from Weapon Held By Joe Miller. It develops that Martin Kline, the Nebish farmer who died from wounds sustained in the accidental discharge of a riflle, did not have the weapon at the time it ex- ploded. Friends in Bemidji today, who are taking the body to Mountain Lake for burial, say that the gun was in the hands of Joe Miller. It was a new rifle and Miller was examining it when it accidentally exploded. Kline expressed no indignation, ex- cept to say, “How could a man be 80 careless.” Mr. Kline is survived by three sons and three daughters.