Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 24, 1911, Page 4

PURLISUED EVERT AFTERROOR EICEPY SUNDAY BY THE BEMIDJI PIONEER PUBLISHING CO. E. H. DENV. Q. E. CARSON. Entored In 1he Pesteffice ot Bomid]l, Misnossla, ss sscond slass matter. SUBSCRIPTION---$5.00 PER YFAR IN .DVANCE MAKE THE LICENSE $1,000. When “Pussyfoot” )ohnson and his braves were sweeping through this section of the country, closing saloons right and left, it.was the policy of almost every place where the “‘Pussyfoot” lightning might strike to cause a strict and rigid regulation of the liquor traffic. will be remembered that at one time Bemidji was ready to do most any- thing in the way of closing objection- able saloons or otherwise restrict- ing the sale of intoxicants that Mr. Johnson might suggest. It was suggested by some one last fall, that the license fee be raised to $1,000 and the suggestion was so favorably received that the council was about ready to act when it was stopped by the presentation of a largely signed opposed petition. Just what effect ‘'Pussyfoot” may have had can not, of course, be said, but for some reason several sur- rounding towns have raised their license fee and none seem to regret such action. It is natural to presume that by doubling the present fee, Bemidji would cut the number of saloouns without reducing the net revenue. Fifteen or sixteen saloons in Bemidji certainly would be sufficient to amply cope with the thirst of all and it seems to us, and we believe we are backed by a majority of the leading business men, that a general improve- ment would resultby a bigger license fee and less salnons. In any event it is a question on which any person has a right to ex- press an opioion and it comes with poor grace for a man but recently honored by voters who expect fair and gentlemanly conduct to ridicule a colleague who dares to 'hold an opposing view, voice opposing senti- ments or sign_opposing petitions. TUMULT IN THE HOUSE. Undiplomatic Mr. Klemer is no longer an obscure member of the house of representatives and the Minnesota legislature is no longer an obsédure legislature. -Newspapets are plastering their pages with “specials” from St. Paul and the nation is reveling another dramatic incident of the republic’s progress— the corruption of the legislature of the heretofore proud North Star State. All this may cause Mr. Lynn Haines, self appointed muck racker of the commonwealth, to bubble over with joy but it is a bad advertise- ment for Minnesota, the blots on whose history are few and far be- tween, muckracking enthusiasts to the contrary notwithstanding. Pause for a moment on the per- sonality of the gentleman from Rice. The blue book has this to say of him: “Ferdinand L. Klemer (republican) was born at Watertown, Wis., Sept. 4, 1856; parents removed to Good- hue county, Minnesota, in 1857 and again moved to Faribault in the fall of 1864. He was educated in the public schools and also took a course in commercial and law school; has been connected with the woolen manufacturing business since 1874 and is now president of the Fari- bault Woolen Mill Company.” Thus we are given a glimpse of the ordinary events in the life of an ordinary man. That he is a man with a conscience is quite conclus: ively shown by the fact that he was ready to tell the legislature of the convictions which were knawing at his heart and to stand by those con- victions at the threatened loss of his seat in the house. As a matter of fact it was Ferdinand’s solicitude for the public—probably largely gener- ated by Lynn’s eagle eyes which see iniquity where no iniquity exists— which caused him, as Representa- tive Moriarity said, “to put his foot in it.” . But all this is rather foreign to the vital point involved. The charge has been made that designing poli- THE BEMIDUI DAILY PIONEER It ticans have permitted the feglslalure proved or disprove: ; to become corrupt. ; " Itis ‘either a libel:'or a fact’and That charge shouid either be|the public wants to know which and MR. RENTER Have you ever stopped to think that every few years yoy practically pay for the house you live: in ° and yet do not own it? Figure it up for yourself. .sThecdore Rousevelt says: “NoInvestment on' earth is so safe, 8o sure. 0 certain to earich jta owners as ° undeveloped realty.” . 5 We will be glad to tell you about the -City of Be- " midji. and quote you prices with easy terms of . payment if desired on some of the best residence : and business property m that rapidly growing City. DA letter addressed to.us will bring you full -part cu-. . lars or if you prefer to see the property, call on H. A. - Simons, at Bemidji.. 3 The Soo Railroad is now running its freight and =~ passenger trains into Bemidji; investigate the oppor- tunities off2red for business on a smail or large ‘scale. ‘Bemidji Townsite & Improvement Co. - ""404 New York Life Bullding ST. PAUL MINNESOTA Fresh Milk and Cream Have your milk delivered to your table in sterilized bottles Fresh From The Cows on the Alfalfa Dairy Farm 3% miles west of the city Order your milk and cream with your groceries each day Gream, quart hottles, 38¢ less 4¢ for bottle Cream, Pint hottles, 20c less 3¢ for bottle Gream, 1-2. pint hottles, 13¢ less 3¢for bottle Milk, quart hottles, 12¢ less 4¢ for- bottle- Milk in Gallon Lots or more 25¢ per gallon Kindly get your milk orders in before 8 o'clock a. m. in order to have them delivered by first delivery. First delivery leaves the store at8a m : W. Q. Schroeder Minnesota Ave., Cor. Fourth St. Phone 65 The best groceries ire none too good, be- cause three times a day you put them into your STOMACH. Poor food shortens life and makes. it MIS- ERARLE while you live. You never thought be- fore, did you, how im- :* portant it is to buy only wholesome, HEALTH-" ¢ FUL groceries? g We sell none but fresh, pure, wvholesonme, HEALTHFUL things to - eat..’ QuALITY ALWAYS THE BesT o r B K Crmtren & We wish also to call your attention to a few specials for Friday and Saturday. Head Lettuce ' Green Onions Leaf Lettuce! Round Radishes ' Celery Cucumbers ~ Tomatoes - Rhubarb A Special on Oranges Roe & Markusen THE QUALITY GROCERS Phone 206-207 4th St. Bemidji | council March 27, 1911, at 8 o'clock p. m. | City to furnish the burial ground. for that reason every effort should be promptly made to' establish. the truth’ or falsity of the Klemer re marks. TEW PUBLIC LIBRARY Open daily, except Sunday and Mon- day1lto12a.m., 1t0 6 p.m.,7 t0 9 p. m. Snuday 3 to 6 p. m. Monday 7to 9 p. w. BEATRICE MILLS., Librarian. ° We manufacture in our’ workshop a large variety—We make the very best Plain SOLID GOLD RINGS that can be made, and at the lowest prices that full quality and Perfect Rings can be sold for. The gold used in our Rings is throughly worked over and over again, and the more gold is worked the better its condition. The Ring is hammered and burnished making it wear longer. ~ We carry a complete stock in shapes and sizes and can fill orders the same day.rteceived. Bids for the Burial of City Paupers. Sealed bids will be received by the undersigned for the burial of city. paupers, to be opened before the city Bidders to furnish coffin, and cheap clean underclothing and dig sgrave. Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids. GEO. STEIN, City Clerk. R Our Repair' Department There is no better repair work in the jewelry line done any- where than right in our own workshop. Buying from us youbuy at first cost. We charge you for the gold and small profit for making same. Sand Your Work to Us 2 pub. 23— We manufacture 3 any style or size in . 10, 14. 18, 22 kt. A We are fully equipped to do all manner of repairing of fine Buugm and suld Jewelry at prices as low as good work can be done. If you have North American = or Vermillion to sell; Call on C. BROKER Manufacturing Jewelers Office 0'Leary-Bowser Bldg. "1 16 Third St. , BEMIDJI, MINN. Near the Lake Phone 641 MORA Hats possess that air of refined elegance that appeals to all men who dress well. ‘Whether your inclination runs to.a hat built on conservative lines or one that typifies the ex- treme of fashion, you will find in Mora Hats the widest range of shapes and shades to suit your own preference and appearance. Only the very select fur stock is used for Mora Hats—this, together with our painstaking care, skillful workmanship and clever styles, form a quality combination that makes the Mora Hat the standard of good hats. Mora Hats are sold by progressive dealers -everywhere. - -Ask for Mora Hats and look for the Mora Trade “Mark on the band. THREE DOLLARS THE MORAWETZ COMPANY MILWAUKEE, WIS. ’/ 2 ), : ' |