Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, November 22, 1910, Page 1

i umuism_‘ HISTORICAL THE BEMIDJ1 DAILY PIONEER: . VOLUME 8. NUMBER 225. LIGUOR FEES FLOW IN; WARNINGFOR COUNGIL Order By Wire to Brents Says Govern- ment Will Not Permit Renewal of Licenses BROWN DOUBTS VALUE OF SALOON “They Will Be Replaced By Blind Pigs | And Drug Stores,” Comments Alderman Bursley. . It became known at a meeting of the city council last night that the government will not tolerate the granting of new liquor licenses or the renewal of old ones. The council took a decided stand on the proposition, laying two ap- plications for renewal on the table and killing two requests for new li- censes. This action however was not taken until every one of the seven alderman present, Mayor Parker, City Attorney Torrance and City Clerk Thomas Maloy has expressed themselves on the subject, ranging from a mild caution from the mayor to a defy hurled at the city clerk by Alderman Brown to prove that the “‘saloon tax does a bit of good” and the intimation from Alderman Bur- sley that “blind pigs and drug stores” are to replace legalized liquor traffic in Bemidji. Continue to Pay in License Fees It developed that the retail liquor dealers of this city still labor under the impression that they are to be permitted jto do business, since last Saturday the city clerk has turned in $3,500 from saloonkeepers who have paid for licenses previously graoted by the council. - When the courcil failed to meeta week ago owing to lack of a quorum it was whispered that an effort was on to dodge the liquor issue. There was no indication of such being the case last night. There was but two absentees, Alderman Kirk and Tom Smart, the former’s place as presi- dent being filled by Vice President Joseph Bisiar. The liquor problem came up for solutiont when the application of Jesse C. Harrison, Third street, for a reuewal came up. “Have we a right to grant it?” inquired Alderman Brown, “Why not?” said Alderman Klein. Torrance Tells of Warning. “In any event, under the cir- cumstances, I don’t think we would be doing right to take a man’s money now for a license,” was the offering of Knute Roe, alderman from the Third ward. “Gentlemen, if you will give me a chance to talk,” broke in City Attor- ney Torrance, “I’ll tell you that I have been informed by Special Agent Brents that the Indian bureau of the department of the Interior will not stand for the granting of any more | licenses, either new or renewals. Mr. | Brents received this order by wire and the message was received in Be- midji on November 18. Mr. Breats did not krow whether the govern- ment meant that it would not stand for saloons doing business under li- censes granted since October 15 last, when the closing order was presumed to have gone into effect, or whether | it meant from the day the telegram was sent. We do know that a license issued now would be affected, I should say that the safest way would be to lay the application on the table.” Brown Has Unique Plan. . Alderman Brown proposed the s unique idea of having the saloon men pay the city from month to month at the ratio of $500—the license fee in Bemidji—until the present stocks of supplies are used up and he appeared to be making quite an impression with the council when City Clerk Maloy isterrupted with: “Itis a strange thing that this body has to be swerved this way and that simply because somebody says something. Why don’t you either grant the license or reject it?” "I move the application be laid on the table,” was Alderman Cham- berlain’s come back, and the motion was seconded by Mr. Brown. “You fellows said at our last meeting that- the government couldn’t run Bemidji. Well, -it is,” put in Alderman Klein. ‘This prompted City Clerk Maloy to attempt to say what would hap- pen to the city financially if the sa- looa license revenue is cut off, but before he coud finish, Alderman Brown cut in with an extemporan- eous bit of eloguence something after this fashion: > b Value of Saloon Tax Doubted. “You can figure all you want to but you can’t show me where we are ahead by saloon licenses. Look at those bills we have just allowed. Money forced from our treasury to keep alive the poor—a fine tribute to your saloon soaks. Jail bil's and other expenses, even to the send- ing men to Stillwater as the result of drink. You can’t tell me that the saloon tax does the city any good.” “Such figures are all rot,” rejoined City Clerk Maloy. “Wipe out the saloons and you'll see whether we need their money,” echoed Mr. Bursley. “I’ll bave to be shown,” insisted Mr. Brown. | “‘Blind Pigs,” Says Bursley. «“Well, if you don’t bave saloons we will have blind pigs and drug stores,” came back Mr. Bursley. “Not with Chief Harrington on the job,” commented Alderman Bisiar: “We've had 'em all summer,” retorted Mr, Bursley. Every alderman present voted in favor of the Chamberlain motion to lay the Harrison application on the table and a like fate awaited one from Chris Olson. The application of Peter Linderberg, with which the council has been toying for several weeks was killed, the seven alder- man votipgato rejgetsit New Employment Ageacy. H. S. Bosworth was allowed $1,000 on his contract for the erec- tion of the new city jail. Three wards presented the ex- penses incident to the holding of the general election on Nov. 8: first ward, $40:30; second, $50:75; third, $61:20. B. L. Ames was granted a license to conduct an employment agency in the basement of the International hatel building on Minnesota avenue. Matt Mayer was awarded the con- tract to furnish twenty-five cords of wood, his bid being $3 a cord. A Smap. Let us show you ‘the best cot- tage in town for the money. Terms given. Ziegler & Ziegler Co, Schroeder Block. Thursday, Now. 24, 1910. Canape Lynn Have: Celery Green Turtle Sliced Tomatoes Rissoles of Goose Braised Calf’s Sweet Breads, Pompadour Whipped Potatoes Adparagus, Burter Sauce Apple Pie > Nesselrode Ice Cream Fresh Fruit Mixed Nuts Edam Cheese Wafer Crackers Coffee Queen Olives Planked Whitefish, en Bourue Sliced Cucumbers Roast Young Turkey, Chestnut Dretsing, Cranberry Sauce BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, TUESDAY EVENING, i‘IOVEMBER 22, 1910. HUNT FOR TRUANTS, FIND BOYS IN RAGS State Officer With Superintendent Dyer Make Shocking Discoveries in Be- midji Homes. EMPLOYERS 'FACE PROSECUTION City to Be Searched for Children Under Sixteen Years of Age Who Are Working. Deplorable conditions are revealed in Bemidji as the result of a visit by G. W. Pippy, the Minnesota labor bureau’s truant officer who, with Superintendent of schools Dwyer, made a hurried trip in search of children who should be in school and not only found several such cases, but that some children are truants because they have no clothes to wear. As a result Proefssor Dyer hopes that persons charitably inclined may be able to donate such things as coats, suits, underwear, rubbers, caps and mittens. Mr. Pippy will remain in Bemidji for several days at the expense of the state, until all truants are in school. Arig was employed and with Mr. Dyer the first trip of inspection was made to Mill Park, then to the north- west pait of the city, in the - vicinity of the Andrews building. Two boys were found in one family in a log house. Each of the boys were so thinly clad that it would be impossible for them to go to school. Clothing will be provid- ed them, Promises were obtained from three families that children would be 1n school Monday. The city will be gone over carefully and every child will be compelled to get to school. Another object of Mr. Pippy’s visit is to see that the state law which forbids the employment of a child under sixteen years is not being violated. He will visit all the stores, factories and other places where| children are likey to be employed and declares he will prosecute offending employers. “Mr. Pippy comes to Bemidji up- on my request,” says Professor Dyer. “We are making an earnest effort to see that the compulsory school law is obeyed and we are grateful to be able to receive this assistance from the state.” e HE MUY HAVE (BALL AT THE SAMETIM HE MustY I FAMILIAR. WiTH A \ MILLION “OR. MR ) Rles - > OH, THE FOOTBALL OFFICIAL IS A BUSY MAN. His BYES ON TWENTY= TWo MEN AND THE HE MUST dAve WIS Roo T See the Rex Thanksgiving menu on the front page of this paper. Served from 1 o’clock to 2130. The Rex Thangsgiving Menu. Binner American n Cocktail Hearts - Petite Marmite Radishes Livers, Strausbourg Esterhozy Chops with Wild Rice Champagne Punch Prime Riibs of Beef Natural Gravy Sweet Potatoes, Rex Style Green Peas Head Lettuce and Cherry Salad " Pumpkin Pie Assorted Cake Steamed Thanksgiving Pudding, Hard and Brandy Sauce Layer Raising Toasted Bent Water Crackers g = Sy Bon Bons. HE MUST .STAY WITkiTHE" At ALL Timgs ML A% AUSEDE BN ALBRT_FOR ON. THE 5K SIEETRBAL. CONITANTLY = No RESNY TR cam urs, wid g A —Chapin in Kansas City Star. OuULS JUDGES ‘WORKING HARD Stanton Goes to Walker, Wright to St.| Paul and McClenahan is Grinding Away at Grand Rapids. MURDER CASE AT WALKER Court to Open at Brainerd December 6, . and Will Convene Here on - " Litigation in the Fiiteefitfi EXPERTS PRAISE PIONEER Hart Schaffner & Marx Pay This Paper Extraordinary Compliment. Ina personal letter addressed to Schneider Brother, clothiers of this city, Hart Schaffner & Marx, the famous makers of men’s cloth- ing, pays the Pioneer and Schneider Brothers a high compli- ment. 5 I The letter in full follows: - ’ “Gentlemen: Hundreds of news- papers are coming to us from all Judicial district continues to*in- crease, and the manner in which lawsuits and legal actions gener- ally are piling up could not be better illustrated than by the fact that Judges McClenahan, Stant\qln and Wright are loaded with and there appears to be no pre: indication that they will not bi exceedingly busy all wintér and well on into next spring. With the adjournment here of the September term of court, last Friday, until December 13, the judges are occupied with terms of court at Wal- ker and Grand Rapids, with a term to begin at Brainerd on December-6. Judge Stanton went to Walker this morning to open the term there for Judge Wright, who is a member of the state canvassing board and will not conclude his labors on that board until Thursday, relieving Judge Stan- ton Friday, when Judge Stanton will #o to Grand Rapids and relieve Judge McClenahan, who is sitting at Grand Rapids at the present time. The term at Walker, which is on this week, promises some strong cases, one of which is that of the state vs. Lucia, charged with murder in the first degree. The fall term of court for Beltrami county is adjourned until Dec. 13, when a number of court cases will be taken up and disposed of, the jury cases having been decidéd prior to. adjournment last Friday.. Would-be Citizens Warned. Clerk of Court Rhoda calls at- tention to the fact that Saturday of this week is the last day for persons wishing to -become naturalized -to file petitions if they wish a hearing at the next session of district court which convenes on February 28. Eat your Thanksgiving dinner parts of the country every day. In looking these over we cannot pass without comment your ad in the Bemidji Daily Pioneer. Thisis a | fine piece of advertising and we are to see you getting out such ex- % rewspaper publicity. The newspaper has done very good work | in setting up your ads.” BRINKMAN PLEASES. A BIG HOUSE The show at the Brinkman this week started last night with a big house. After the opening view of pictures came ‘LaBarr,” the flexible Adonig, It is a contortion ackbut not off the usual kind Consists of fe that are seem. ingly impossible. He was loudly applauded. THe second act en the bill, «Italia,” and ‘“(ireene,” This is a. happy combination of clever singing and classy dancing. Character changes are made with rapidity. One of the teatures of this act is the dress Italia wears at her first appearance, This act proved more than entertaining. If dolls could be made to preform as gracefully, sing as sweetly and look as pretty as little Miss Roberts, Santa Claus would be swamped with orders next month. Miss Roberts is a dainty little miss and Mr. Roberts a clever German com- edian- Their act “The Doll Maker” invoked more genuine laughter and hearty applause than anything heard at this playhouse in many days. The illustrated song and the clos ing reel of pictures rounded out a bill that, in itsentirity, is one that should not be missed. Horses For Sale. Just received a carload of good at the Rex Hotel, Served fram'1 to 2:30 o’clock. 3 Miss Grace Barrett of Grand Forks, N. D., who has spent the past month as a guest-of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Barrett, Eighthand Irvine, + Fleft this afternoon for her home. sound horses weighing about 1600 1bs, each. :Age, 4 to 6 years. Come and see them at Tom Smart's barn. The Rex Hotel. Thanksgiving dinner will be ‘served from 1to WANTGITY JOB, S6DAY? If So, and Know Civil Engineering, Be- midji Yearns to Engage Your Services. BLILER REFUSES THE POSITION Temporary Arrangement Made By Ap- pointing Bourgeois, With Reynolds < asReserve Force. A Won’t some . one please be kind enough to serve the city of Bemidji as city engineer at $6 a day. Bemidji wantssuch a man to fill the place made vacags by the recent resignation of M. D. Stoner, but is having trouble getting him. Two weeks ago the council appointed Roy Bliler, the county surveyor, and laid out some work for him to do. Yesterday an alderman met Mr. Bliler and asked him how he was getting along as city engineer. “Didn’t know I was city engineer —first I have heard of it. Couldn’t think of accepting,” said Mr. Bliler, or words that effect. In the meantime the city is put- ting up a séptic tank and there is some water main work which also needs supervision. “I want to tell you,” said Mayor Parker at the meeting of the coun- cil last night, “that if we evér needed an engineer for anything, we need one to look after that tank. Septic tanks are an_ uncertain proposition. You carinot be sure of their success. Right now, in building this tank, Be- midji has a $2,500 experiment on her hands.” No one doubted the need of an engineer but where to get one was a puzzle. A few weeks ago a St. Paul man made an application ' for the position but at that time it was thought a Bemidji man could be employed. Last night when the council appeared willing to offer the St. Paul man’ the job, City Clerk Maloy confessed that when the ap- plication had received no definite attention that he threw itinto the wastepaper basketand that he could not remember the man’s name. It was suggested that H. E, Reynolds be appointed to do the work of the city engineer but the city attorney called - attention to neer, not $6 a day. 2:30 o'clock, Menu on front page. MECrr AT I\)r™ ma = looking for an engineer. the charter provision making it necessary to employ a- civil engi- . It finally was decided to.appoint E. ]. Bourgeois city engineer with the understanding that if he would serve that he accept and appoint Mr. Reynolds as an as- sistant to look after the work, the' man who does the work to receive In the meantime Bemidji is still TEN CENTS PER WEEK. $00 SWAMPED; ADDS | TRAIN; NEW QUARTERS Compelled to Maintain Daily Service to Handle Freight — Express Starts Soon. TWO BUILDINGS FOR DEPOTS New Man Comes to Assist Comstock and Four More are to Be Provided. Egery passanger train through Be- midji on the new Soo line, which opened for business on Monday of last week, has been filled and there has been so much freight to handle that the original plan of 4 train three times a week has been replaced by daily trains of from thirty to forty cars in length. It had been planned to send the freights through on designated days. The first train out from the east bad so much to handle that instead of reaching Thief River Falls as ex- pected, it was unable to get.any far- ther than Bemidji. When this hap- pened a second time, orders were is- sued to inaugurate a daily service each way. These freightsalso carry passengers. It is believed that the daily freight service is a permanent thing. Requests from shippers now on file insure about all the business that the Soo can handle and it means the running of heavy locomotives, dragging long trains. . Just now there is 2 heavy demand for lumber shipments from the new towns where many buildings are under way. Bemidji the Banner Station : lh/mld.;l is the blrn:ei1 station on the Moose Lake to Plummer and Duluth cut off and agent Comstock has found it impossible to transact all the business in the temporary ‘station erected here. He has rented two brick buildings at the foot of Minnesota avenue, just north of the tracks—one to be used as a freight depot and the other as a passenger waiting room and general ticket office. . ‘George Coughlic, who has been Soo bill clerk at Detroit, has arrived to assist Mr. Comstock and will act temporarily as cashier, until he can be relieved of these duties by a key man, Mr. Cough- lin will continue permanently on the Bemidji Soo force and will bring his family here soon. Four New Men Coming. Four other men are to be added to the Soo force as soon as pos- sible to relieve the present force which is compelled to work almost night and day to take care ‘of the business, A telegraph operator, warehouseman, cashier and ex- pressman must be secured. The Western Express company works in connection with the Soo line and it is waking arrangements for an express service on the new line here. At present express cam ~ not be accepted for transportation. Miss Stanton Gets First Ticket. Agent Comstock reports that the passenger business out of here is not only satisfactory but that its volume is surprising. ; It isonly during the past three days that tickets could be sold as up to that time the ticket case had not arrived, passengers being compelled to pay on the train. The first ticket .purchased in the Bemidji office was to Duluth and was brought by Miss Gladys Stanton. The new trains have been on time with but few exceptions and in every instance all train connections at Daluth and elsewhere have been made. Many passengers from here are usiug the Soo for the trip to Chicago. Dime at the Rex. Take your Thanksgiving dinner at the Rex Hotel. Dinner is served from 1 o’clock to 2:30. e —— S D Ti{'flzfififi&fl?‘c A'n?z:i:v:fl | ,%