Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, February 8, 1915, Page 4

By Hal Sheridan) At last Willie Ritchie has decided to come out of his shell. Lured by the siren clink of dollars, the former lightweight champ has agreed to meet the man who uncrowned him, in:New York on March 11. The bat- tle will be over the ten-round route. In taking the bout Willie incident- ally learned the difference between heing champion and being just mere- ly a contender. Ritchie, it will be remembered, was the originator cf that ““$10,000 or no fight stuff.” And he got away with it, too. But Willie will only profit by $5,000 when he meets the champion; his $10,000 days are over unless he can manage to put over a win on the sturdy Brit- isher. Now that the match is clinched fans are turning their attention to the probable outcome. Willie has donned the gloves but once since he lost his crown to Welsh some seven months ago. And that was a four- round affair with Johnny Dundee and not very strenuous, according to those who saw the bout. ‘Welsh, on the other hand, has been battling all comers, about once every two weeks or so, and is right now at the top of his speed. Ritchie has been picking up a few shekels doing the angle-worm wiggle over various vaudeville circuits, and little training. Of course, the American has plenty of time to get in shape. But he hasn’t been boxing. It will be re- membered that Jim Jeffries attempted to fight a champion after an extended absence from the ring. That affair is still green in the memories of fight followers—particularly those who thought enough of Jim to risk their ducats. Nothing so dire as that affair, however, is expected in this joust. It will be ten rounds and no-decision given at the end, but after it’s over the post-mortems should reveal whe- ther Willie has a chance to ever re- gain his lost laurels. MINNESOTA PRISON FAMOUS INSTITUTION (Continuea rrom Page 1.) grounds, kitchen and dining room service and the like. As showing the activity of the in- stitution and its worth to the state, the prison in 1913 manufactured 18,- 137,685 pounds of twine, netting the state a profit of $372,354.52, In 1914, 19,481,410 pounds were turned out at a profit of $227,760.85, the falling off in profit being due to a reduction in the price of the twine to the farm- ers. The profits from farm machin- ery in 1913 were $44,227.38, and in 1914 were $43,451.42 with an in- creased output. The first piece of farm machinery was put out in 1908 and during the past three years the annual increase has been seventy-two per cent. Next year’s output will be 26 per cent greater. Looked Upon With Favor. The fact that Minnesota can sell twine cheaper than its rivals is due to the wisdom of those behind the law providing for the industry and the wide latitude given the board of control in the purchase of raw ma- terial and the conduct of the prison. With the profits from the sale of twine and machinery available as a revolving fund at all times, the board is enabled to go into the open mar- ket and take advantage of market conditions. So extensive are its pur- chases in this line that Minnesota is looked upon in the foreign markets with high regard. While the Stillwater institution makes a profit on the ¥abor of those confined within its walls, it is not wholly a money-making enterprise. Efficiency and thrift are encouraged and as a result nearly $70,000 is paid annually to the inmates as their earnings. Besides this, direct allow- ances are made to the families of pris- oners when they threaten to become public charges. .+ Have Motion Pictures. In addition to the industries men- tioned, the prison conducts a farm of 750 acres, which aids materially in the maintenance of the institution. Thousands of gallons of milk and pounds of meat, butter and vegetables are produced at a minimum cost to the state. In the way of amusements and en- tertainment for the prisoners, little in the uplift and educational way is overlooked. The mew prison has an auditorium that would be a credit to a city of 50,000 or more inhabitants. Here are held chautauqua meetings, moving pictures twice a week and other entertainments. Weather per- mitting, baseball games are held every Saturday afternoon. All pris- oners who observe the rules are al- lowed these privileges. From 1878 up to 1901, when the board of control was established, the Stillwater prison showed a deficit. Only two years are recorded as show- ing any earnings. Last year the earnings over expenses were $190.00 per man. The total earnings were $429.12 per man and in 1900, the year before the board took charge, only $200.35 per man. Food then cost the state $58.26 per man, while now it is $59.30. % To ‘transients the ne% Minnesota prison is one of the big attractions.| The development of the steam tur-| Wheh gold fiuggets-dre heated ovér It 'is visited by from 100 to 200 per-|bine has made possible electric gen-|a Bunsen burner, blisters appear on sons daily, all of whom pay a small (erators more than twice the size for- fee for the privilege. Out of this the | merly used. expenses of the library are met. —— Wounded soldlers in France .are New York City has 6,450 young |belng taught how to knit By the women telephone operators who an- Women of that country. swer over 2,000,000 calls daily. The fellow who comes and tells 'ym.l all his troubles will soon be oneé of yours. ;Peru has the highest railroad sta- 2 tion in the world, 15,865 feet above| - In Russia women are not allowed sea level, at Ticlio. than five times. Many women are taking up metal work as a means of livelihood. ' ’ H Last week when the Insurance Company’s Loss, Your Gain & ' tomea. ve suffered a small loss by smoke and some water in our stock room in the basement. We have made a very satis- factory settlement with the insurance cempany and we are going to give the people of Bemidji and surrounding country the benefit of it. Our stock is not damaged, only a little smoke got in the store but not enough to spoil anything. We must sell out the entire stock consisting of high grade Clothing, Furnishings and Shoes. In order to move stock in time for spring goods, we will sell everything in this store at cost and below. NOTHING reserved, everything must go. This Great Sale Starts Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 9 a. m. Below are a few of the bargains. ¥ You will find more in our big store Men’s High Grade Suifs Men’s Panis at a Great Saving Sweaters Below Cost Wo’ul U“iflfl Su“s oo s $22.50 | 20 eawy Mackinew so0 pants @9 75 || 4750 sweater : 53000 Suie : 50 aione il Meiian ai-wont $2.75 | ssoswaier $4.45 s s GG R | seo s B $2,75 | manswaier 0395 sgo sus $11.25 , 00 sweier 8285 madosmia $9.50 Men's Dress Pants o0 swaster .. $2.15 sigosu $T.50 | seonreme $4.45 | - These are Kuppenheimer and Sophomore Clothes. || $5.00 Pants Er i T S b alan gt 35¢ - $4.50 Pants 35¢ and 25s Suspenders 19 H BOW osvsesgrsvessssstssessssesssse SO Kuppenheimer and Sophomore | ;. cvesso e 7 < Dvercoats 8250 Panis M Nerltie © gl S 35¢ 835,00 Overcoats $3.00 pan e Pl e ot 19 50 Silk Socks $10.00 Overcoats at .. $1.50 Pants now. Young Men's and Boys’ Suits | new: i et ST Y [ R g y $1.00 Pants 15¢ 10¢ Socks ¢ 800 Tlesce 35¢ $9.00 Suits 5 95 now 7 h et at ..ol P < T e s = ssfloot;v Suits. i s g “hz;st.a.c.k.maw Poats f13 31.39 5 15¢ Lion Brand Collars, all styles and = How o : : : Lol ]| #1,00-81.25 Mittens 1% B850 Bl conarmnonivmund smsemmms b C $7.50 Suits $ P '\ 3 A ik e pEe 25¢ Litholin Water Proof Collars RIS R 2.22 Men S Highx madn stmes :%:’l“z:: PR . T E5e o ;gg 3008 | LR b 4B | T o 390 i g sdn‘;)ovls . ..t .......................... L] 25¢ Linen Hdkfs - o = 1 sc v “‘ .5 .................... $2.95 .................................. DRESS GLOVES AT COST | wogis oo 25¢ Wilson Bros. Dress Shirts 5¢ Hdkfs $1.50 Shirts e B i $2.25 Boy's Overcoats ke BITTLTEY St 3c Trunks and Suit a i = s T p at u"e ha" P"Ge m_iyggimlgalhsr}op Rubbers | e . e A 39: flases at A Blg 3345 2.85 Soo and Chippewa Mackinaws | .2 Wool Fiannel Shirts isine . L A | $2.50 Grade at vasmmieeatel TR Jeisstuatesens gees s REDUCTION Winter Caps e e 95¢ DI (¢ L $4.95 These are all this winter’s goods and fine Patterns. Malone and Soo All Wool ‘Stub Shirts at $2,75 REMEM ; AY, February 9th. COME PREPARED TO CET GREAT BARGAINS. ALL COODS JUST AS GOOD AS EVER BUT SOLD AT FIRE SALE PRICES.