Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 6, 1911, Page 2

THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER PUBLISNED EVERY AFTERNOON EXSEPT SYABA THE BEMIDJI PIONEER PUBLISHING CD. E. H. DENU. 0.E.-CARSON, Entored In the Pestettics st Bomid]l, Misnwvts, ss socond class mabler. © SUBSCRIPTION---$5.00 PER YFAR IN sDVANGE CITY OF BEMIDJI/ County BSeat. Population—In 1900, 1600; in 1910 5099. Summe: Resort-~Hundreds of outsid- ers make their summer home-on Lake Bemidji. Fishing boating and bath- ing accommodations are second to none In the United States. Area—Ten Square miles incorporated. Altitude—1400 ‘eet above sea level. ‘Water Power—2200 developed horse- power, Mississipoi river. ‘Water—Absolutely pure. sian wells. ‘Water Mains—About ten miles. Boating—500 miles by lake and river. Death Rate—i.4 a thousand in 1908. Annual Rainfall—33.7 inches. Temperature—20 above, winter; 75 summer, mean. Sewer Mains—About five miles. Cement Sidewalks—Twelve miles. - Lakeshore Drive—Ten miles. Parks—Two. ‘Water Frontage—Ten miles, two lakes and Mississippi river. A Home Town—1600 residences. Taxpayers—1200 Two arte- Churches—S$. School Hous -Four. Bank Deposits—$800,000. 1 Manufacturers—ilardwood handles; | lumber, lath, shingles and various other industries. Great products, groceries flour, feed and hay. Postal Receipts—3$20,3756 for Paul, Minneapolis #nd Duluth, Postal Savings Bank—Only one in| Minnesota. Railroads—Grea: Northern, Minne- sota & International, M, R. L. & M., Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie, Wilton & Neorthern, Grand Forks to Duluth and Bemidji-Sauk Centre. Railroad Depots—Three. Passenger Trains—Fourteen daily, Hospitals—One Distances—To St Duluth, 167 miles. Hotels—Fifteen. Brewerles—One. Sawmills—TFour. Handle Factorles—One. Boat Factories—One. Wholesale Houses—Four. Banks—Three. Auto Garages—One. Paul, 230 miles; to STOP THE TORTURE: Flogging contraptions, shackles, slugs and chains as adjuncts to a state training school are as object- ional and repulsive as are the crea- tures who inflict such “punishment’” the discipline which causes boys to be fastened over steam pipes, their teeth knocked out; their bodies and faces disfigured by blows from officers ‘who further ap- pease their anger by denying inmates food for days, other than bread and water. That such things have taken place and, to a greater o less extent con- tinue, at the Red Wing institution are actual facts according to a pre- ponderance of evidence presented by an imposing array of witnesses at the legislative investigation now un- der way. Instructors at the school— young women of talent, education, unblemished reputation and unpre- and as barbaric as judiced minds, joins with other em- ployes of the place, boy inmates and mothers and fathers of inmates, in one long tragic story of the terrible torture inflicted upon youths who, having passed into the hands of the state for care and correction are sent to Red Wing. These facts, otherwise would have remained dark, undeniable which gloomy secrets, have been established: First—A known as a flogging machine existed until destroyed by fire and that a contrivance generally barrel in the root cellar now takes it place. Second—That boys, for a variety of offenses, are stripped of their clothing and severely whipped. These things the head of the in- stitution does not attempt to deny and it is useless, in the face of such a preponderance of evidence of wit- nesses, for him to deny that other) modes of punishment, which are not looked upon with favor by the public, have been practiced. Not unmindful of the fact that a school of this kind is made up, to a large extent, of incorrigible, thiev- ing, lying, deceitful children and that to obtain discipline, extraordinary precautions must be adopted, the evi- dence presented to the committee at the two public hearings has convine- ed the ordinary person that extreme cruelty has been practiced by inhu- mane officers, often in a frenzy of rage, upon boy inmates and that whippiugs have been administered for unjust causes. Testimony has been unearthed to many lads have been handled brutally because they have show that either chewed of smoked tobacco. Most of the boys sent to Red Wing have acquired the tobacco habit and any who is an inveterate user of the weed is willing to admit that it re- quires tremendous will power to break the habit and that it would be doubly hard to abstain while in the Distributing Point—Lumber | 1910, | 10th place in the state outside of St.| | | ducted by the members of the lower | gineer, George Ralph. Yet it 1s shown that almost all of the officers at Red Wing use tobacco freely, “in the presence of! the boys and the ladies, too,” testified one wit- ness who for four years was an in- structor at the school—a Christian young woman truthfulness only the, superintendent dared as. sail. Although some members of the committee do not appear overly en- thusiastic in the conduct of the in- vestigation, the hearings are open and under the fair, careful, whose tent questioning of Senator Sullivan of St. Cloud, the curtain has been rung up and from the senate chamber a flood of light is illuminating Red Wing's and the state’s disgrace. ‘What the final action of the com- mittee may be can not be anticipated, but is:certain that the public will rise in righteous indignation if there is an attempt at a white wash. THE DRAINAGE QuUIZ ‘While on the subject of investiga- tions, a word may properly be said of the inquisition now being con- house relative to the conduct and methods pursued by the state en- This affair at first threatened to be so deep in politics that the final result would be practically nil. It although Dunn appears to have named a per- isn’t likely that, Speaker fectly frank committee, the findings will be- charges of influence are apt to be made by one side or the other. This is something the north is| vitally interested in because nothing is more important to the development | of this part of the state than drain-| | entirely satisfactory for age. If the state engineer has been re-| miss in his duties; is incompetent, : or has used his official position for | private betterment, the public ought to know it and it is an importasit| duty involving upon the investigating committee to either establish or dis- prove these assertions. If Mr. Ralph, as many of his friends in the north believe, worked for the best interest of the has | state, he is entitled to vindication ai | the hands of the committee aund is entitled to just as complete ar ex-| oneration as will be the pubiic de | nuciation if it is really established| that he has betrayed the peoile's confidence. | 1 Explosives In Your. Body. The human body contains no fewer than four substances which are so in- flammable that in a pure state they | will “go off” by spontaneous combus- tion. For instance, there is phospho- rus. The body of a person weighing 120 pounds contains = twenty-two ounces of this substance, which, as everybody knows, readily takes fire of its own accord if exposed to the air. it is combined with lime to make the bones, taking the form of phosphate lime. The body of a human belng weighing 120 pounds contains nearly one and a half ounces of magnesium, two ounces of sodium and nearly two | and a half ounces of potassium. The first of these, a substance of silvery whiteness, is so readily and fiercely combustible that it has to be kept tightly corked in bottles to prevent it from- igniting of its own accord. So dium will take fire if thrown into' water, and so likewise will potassium —the latter with great violence. finally exploding and throwing a shower of sparks into the air.—New York World. The Rainbow. To form a rainbow the sun must not be more than forty-two degrees | above the horizon. HELPFUL WORDS From A Bemidji Citizen. TIs your back lame and painful? Does it ache especially after ex- ertion? Is there a soreness in the kidney region? These symptoms * indicate kidneys; There is danger in delay. ‘Weak kidneys fast get weaker. Give your trouble prompt attention Doan’s Kidney Pills act quickly, They strengthen weak kidneys. Read this Bemidji testimony. Mrs. W. J. Coleman, 1233 Dewey Ave., Bemidji, Minn., says: “That Doan’s Kidney Pills live up to the elaims made for them is a fact which Iam firmly convinced. They not on- 1y cured me of backache, but acted as a tomic. I still take Doan’s Kidney Pills frequently and they keep me in excellent health.” For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co.; Buffalo, Ney: York, sole agents for the United States. Remember the name—Doan’s—and take no other. weak compe- | - [ died TARIFF BOARD BIL KILLED House Filibusters Against Senate Amendments. SUPPLY MEASURES SAFE Several Were In Peril Up to the Last Moment, but They Finally Got Through and Were Signed by the President— Canadian Reciprocity Failed of Ratification Because of Filibuster Against It in the Senate. ‘Washington, March 6.—The Sixty- first congress expired by constitution- al limitation and will reassemble April 4 in special session. Despite the peril that threatened gome of the big appropriation bills al- most up to the last moment they all finally got through and received the slgnature of the president.’ The last bill signed by the speaker of the hause ‘was the postoffice appropriation act. The close of the session was excit- ing in both houses. A filibuster in the |house was successful in killing the tariff board bill. The Canadian reciprocity agreement in the senate, the McCall bill embodying its provisions having passed the house only. Filibusters in both houses lasted un- til within a bare half hour of ad- journment. Much bitterness of feel- ing was exhibited, but finally the blockade gave way and the session on both sides ended with the usual felici- tations, though the certainty of an ex- tra session hung cloudlike over the | final moments. In the house the venerable sneaker | Mr. Cannon, laid down his gavel prob- ably for the last time, after compli- mentary remarks by his successor to be, Champ Clark of Missouri, who led | the unanimous cheers of the house for “Uncle Joe.” The house took a recess during which the speaker delivered | his valedictory. On being conducted back to the chair upon conclusion of his speech the speaker, at 12:35 o'clock, declared the house of representatives ad- journed. There ensued a scene of re- | joicing and song singing that was in | striking contrast with the more vio- before. {SULLOWAY - MEASURE FAILS Withdrawn Just Prior to Adjournment | of Session. ‘Washington, March 6.—A blockade of the big appropriation bills, threat- ened by Senator Owen of Oklahoma, gave way when he agreed to yield the | floor if the senate would agree to vote on a proposition to couple Arizona with New Mexico in a resolution ad- mitting them to the Union as states. This coupling was agreed to, but the resolution as thus amended was defeated. ayes 39, noes 45. The par- liamentary situation was much tan- gled. It developed, however, that, in voting to defeat the coupling of Ari- zona with New Mexico the senate had defeated the ratification of the New Mexico constitution as well. By a vote of 44 to 37 the senate took up the Sulloway general pension bill, which would increase the pension rolls about $50,000,000 a year. It had al- ready passed the house. A filibuster developed and the bill was withdrawn. MEMBERS ARE EXONERATED Committee Finds No Evidence of Ship Subsidy Lobby. ‘Washington. March 6.—There {s not “THE LA Fire-- Co to Him for Farm Loans . |existed /in' favor- of ship subsidy or lent scenes of but a few mmutesh il JOHN G. ZIEGLER Life-==IN SUR A N CE--Acident REAL ESTATE IN ALL.ITS BRANCHES FARM LANDS BOUGHT AND SOLD and has o use of improper influ- ence elther for or against ship subsidy legislation. - So says the special com 'mittee of the house of representa- tives in its report of the investigation for which it 'was appointed a year ago. The report was presented to the house by theichairman, J. Van Vechten Ol- ‘cott of New York. this connection:that:reflect upon mem- bers of congress: are, 'the report de- clares, “wholly falge.” “The committee feels it its duty to inform-the houge that there have been widespread throughout the country statements that lobbies.and corruption on ithe part of members of congress against ship subsidy and that the par- ties who made them, after being thor- oughly questioned, have admitted that ‘they had no information upon which | to base such statements or publica- tlons, but relied -upon surmise, sus- picfon and rumor.” . His Solitary Satisfaction. “Does Jawley always chew gum?” | “No. Why?” “I never see bim:that his jaw isn’t wagging.” “Oh, that's because he delights in saying to himself the things he would say to his wife if he dared.” Beginning March 10th I will have for sale { Macaroni SeedWheat |! White Russian Seed Oats Green Russian' Seed Oats All seed is thoroughly cleaned ready for seeding. . CONRAD LAJAMBE Cor. Irvine and 13th, Phone 267 WOOD Leave your orders for seasoned Birch, Tam- arack or Jack Pine Wood with S. P. HAYTH R.'F. MURPHY FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND'EMBALMER Office 313 -Beltrami Ave. QUICKLY GDHREG‘I‘EI’ The chief surgeon of the Pl:stm Surgery Institute_quickly rights all wrongs with the human face jor features without knife ‘orpain. | to the entire satisfaction and de- | light of every patient. ‘The work |is as lasting as lifeitself. If you have a facial irregularity of uny kind write Plastic Surgery lnshtute Corner Sixth and Hennepin & MINNEAPOL'S, MINN. ND MAN’ Office--Schroeder Bullding and when you see the prices of from $12.00 term. presence of other persons using it. NECEATIV A Bargain Treat In Fine Clothing Now men we urge you to come and get -a suit, overcoat or cravenette while the price is ‘low. You dou’t buy any shoddy clothing in thissale— it'’s all cut in the height of prevailing fashions and made from fabrics which can only be ex- celled in suits worth $40 to $50. You Can't Find any Fault With our regular prices from $15.00 to $30.00 getting a bargain in the broadest sense of the M. 0. Madson One Priced»clot’hiers... clothing and at the sale to $25.00 you're simply Go. it Her Object: Mr. Snoodles—Good afternoon, Miss | Fire Life Health Personal Accident Marine Burglary Thzft'g: Charges made:in |, Annex. Going for a walk? I hope I o 7 =R may accompany you. . s| REAL FARM AND = Miss Annex—Yes. Dr. Sargeant says we must always walk with some_ ob- é ESTATE CITY LOANS, |% Jeet, and I suppose you will answer: 4 ¢ : ;’ the: purpose. E = TELEPHONE 395 OFFICE IN POSTOFFICE BLOCK g o 2 Malice drinks one-halt of- its own & poison.—Seneca. * B L ELL] s ] o ° oi L. ’ ¥ : 8 4 ® PODR'SLEEPER | GENERAL INSURANCE £ f sef o 8 Healthy chi:dren.sleep soundly. Any | | . child that does not slesp is not healthy. | &5 | SURETY RENTALS AND > Sleeplessness is “caused by undigested | § BONDS COLLECTIONS g. substances which gencrate polsons. & 8 Kickapoo ‘Worm ' Killer (the nice- 3 e tasting: - candy ~ lozenges) ~produces | .2 o p ] = Sound, Losttil ‘B16bp by oleating ot | =t Employers' Liability ~ Elevator Personal Effects Steam Boiler 5 Farm and William C. Klein Bemidji, poisons and-impurities. It is a great child’s tonic and strength-builder. Price, 26c., sold by druggists every- where and by : Dry Cleaning Talk During the next few months we will give Dry Cleaning Talks regularly, which articles will make. you more familiar with our work and service. These talks will also familiarize you with the dry cleaning method of “ cleaning and renovating all kinds of fabrics—both wearing and household— that are too delicate to be washed by sodp and water. There are thousands in this vicinity who are not ourpatrons because they do not understand our service and the benefit Dry Cleaning is to soiled deli- cate garments We will try and impress upon you that t he best place to send your Dry Cleaning work is Gity Loans Insurance and Real Estate The Model Dry Cleaning House 106 Second St. Tel. N. W. 537 O’Leary-Bowser Bldg. Phone 19. Subseribe for The Pioneer Bemidji Manufacturers, Wholesalers and Jobbers The Following Firms Are Thoroughly Reliable and Orders Sent to Them Will Be Promptly Filled at Lowest Prices THE CROOKSTON I.lIM'BEfl GO. {NORTHERN GROCERY COMPANY WHOLESALE GROGERS Model Ice Cream, Snowflake Bread and Deehishus Candies Made at The Model Wholesale Bakery, Man- facturing Confectionery and Ice Cream Factory WHOLESALE LUMBER: LATH AND BUILDING MATERIAL 315 Minnesota Ave. Send yonrMail Ordors to GEO. T 60, The Civen Hardware Co. Fitzsimmons - Baldwin Company Successors to Melges Bro. Co. Manufa lers a \ |1 Wholesale and Retail | They ar ed to ‘Wholesale: Fruits andsProduce promptly ! arious Hardware | b - ar Watches ar work- Farmers Produce hought_ or sold shop in No ipecial on Commission, Quick returns | phony 57 316 Winnssola Ave, | Extimates sHeten o] — We Have Some Type to Sell ; Also a few case stands and racks. Nearly all of this printing material is in first class condition. Fonts of type that are every bit as good as new we offer at one third and one fourth the original cost. Fonts that would cost you new —from $3.00 to $10.00 we will sell at from $1.00 to $2.50 Any printing office wishing to see proofs of the fonts we have will be furnished same upon request. Case Stands and Racks . No. 6 double news stand with racks for 8 full sized cases, regular price $3.75. Our Price $1.50 California Job Cases, regular price 90c. Our Price 35¢ Triple Case--will take 3 fonts of caps, figures and points, regular 90c. Our Price 35¢ Hamilton lead and slug case, leads and slugs can be stacked two tiers, regular $1.00. Our Price 40c - C DACE BeMId]I, Minn. Bemidji Pioneer Publishin b e