Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 26, 1916, Page 2

! | | | | THE BEMIDJI PIONEER PUB. CO. @ E. CARSON E. . DENU TELEPHONE 922 - Entered at the postoffice at Bemidji, Minn., as second-class matter under act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Published every afternoon except Sunday —_———————————r— No attention paid to anonymous con- tributions, Writer's name must | known to the editor, but not necessarily for publication. Communications for the Weekly Pio- neer should reach this office not later than Tuesday of each week to insure publication in the current issue. Subscription Ra be the candidate shall have the job for The mji Daily Hmr which he has asked them. No man can lift himself up by his bootstraps. He cannot decide upon what office he aspires to fill and go and take it. Not on your life he can’'t. He asks the people and it is within their power and them alone to say whether that man shall or shall not have the office he seeks. The office belongs to the people and they are the judges. And when they hire that man, who in campaign parlance is a “candidat‘e,” they expect him to work for their interests the same as the camp boss expects his newly hired man to work for the company he represents. There isn’t a merchant nor a One month, by carrier. $ .40 | banker nor a business man of any One year, by carrier... .+ 400l kind in Bemidji who would retain a gfi'fiofi‘&’?hfias‘fi;?i&é’f‘m %:go dishonest employe nor one not ca- One year, postage paid... 4.00 | pable of performing the services for The Weekly Pioneer. Eight pages, containing a summary of the news of the week. Published every Thursday and sent postage paid to any address for $1.60 in advance. Official Paper of City of Bemidji. _————— I LSRR EE R R R R & XS x *x * The Daily Pioneer receives % wire services of the United % Press Association. x * HHKEKKKKKKKKKK KKK = #Hi€ PAPER REPRESENTED FOR FOREIGN - ADVERTISING BY THE GENERAL OFFICES ©NEW YORK AND CHICAGO ERANCHES IN ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIEY OFFICIALS. HIRED HELP. In some counties of Northern Min- nesota, not far distant from Beltrami, investigations are being held into al- leged irregularities on the part of public officials in conducing the public’s business affairs. Whether the allegations are true is another matter, the investigations are emin- ently proper and no one to say nay. Time was, and not so long ago either, when the voters went to the polls and put into office men who seemed to bear the stamp of honesty and integrity, and then turned away and let them severely alone—con- scious of having done their duty— exercised their right of franchise. At the mnext election it was the same thing, and the next. No attention was paid to what was being done— too busy with personal and business affairs. In this manner it was small won- der that men unfitted for the trust imposed in them betrayed that confi- dence—did things they shouldn’t, were guilty of sharp practices, yes and downright “crookedness.” Their machinations were cleverly manipul- ated and the longer they were allow- ed to continue their work grew ‘“coarser’”’—sort of a ‘“what are you going to do about it?” brand. Se- cure they felt in their positions, their power to ‘“‘do things” to ‘“put it over,” for they had emeshed others, prom- inent if you will, in what they had been doing to enrich themselves, for private gain and at the expense of those who placed them in office. In some instances this practice was continued for years and until in places the boldness of the officials and their continued methods grew oppressive to some of the “victims” and there were rumblings—scarcely preceptible at first but gathering 1n intensity as others came to light. In the natural course of events the bub- ble burst and the people were shaken out of their lethergy. They took no- tice and they acted accordingly. That, then, in brief is what has been termed a ‘“reform movement.” But the truth is there was no RE- FORM about it—merely common dense and an inclination to exercise more care in their business affairs in the future. They had been slum- bering long enough and finally de- cided to pay a little attention to their public business themselves. Then, as usual and expected, there was raised the cry of persecution and as the rot- tenness wasi probed more deeply the worse became the stench on the body politic. Terre Haute, Ind., furnishes a shin- ing example and so does San Fran- cisco, too conspicuous not to be fa- miliar with every reading and think- ing person throughout the United States. Men and officials high in the counsels of city, state and even the nation were held up in their true light and stripped of the sordid offi- cial raiment with which they had been clothed and many of them don- ned the stripes of a federal peniten- tiary. - The “good old days” have passed. The people are aroused and are tak- ing unto themselves that which !s theirs by inherent right—their public affairs. They knew long, long ago that the public offices belonged o them but paid little attention to their conduct. C ferently, and the handwriting is on the wall. . A dishonest public official is in the same class with the ‘“porch climber” and “sneak thief.” He re- sorts to practices that would shame any self-respecting safe blower and he is entitled to the same considera« tion as the man who blows a safe or commits any other crime, and should be dealth with to the utmost, for in his case he is supposed to be of a more superior order of intelli- gence than the common criminal. Public officials are nothing more than servants of the people—hired help if you will. /" A lumberjack goes to a camp boss and asks for a job. If the applicant seems suitable for the work he is given a job. The same with a can- didate for a public office. During the campaign he goes to the voters and asks them if he can have a cer- tain office—a certain job. If accept- able in the eyes of the voter the can- didate is informed “yes, I'll give it to you on * * * *” If the applicant does ‘hot ‘meét with -the favor of the voter he tells him otherwise, and on election day the voters say whether Now they are doing dif- 3 which he was paid. Nor is there any in this line but who reserves the right at all times to know what his employes are doing. It is this, then, in a nutshell that is the cause of what many are prone to term ‘ reform’” in public affairs. The people have arrived at the point x| where they are asking what their employes are doing, what they have done. They are facing increased & | taxation, rising expense in all direc- tions and they are wondering what can be done to prevent further in- crease and give them a chance to catch their breath, as it were. It is in times like these that the prudent business man practices econ- omy, the good housewife watches more closely the grocery and other domestic bills, and needless expense and wanton waste are feeling the pruning knife. And the taxpayers are inquiring and watching public expense and if the inquiry discloses dishonesty on the part of their public employes they are going to “can” them just like any other business man would do to a dishonest employe. “Reform?” Call it what you will. ‘We confess we never knew before what it meant when we heard of a woman who “sang with feeling.” We know now. We saw one sing at a Christmas program and she kept feel- ing of the back of her hair and where her skirt hooked onto her waist at the back. Bemidji had its first community Christmas tree Saturday night and it certainly was creditable. Next year the affair will be more elaborate. All things have to have a start you know, and the Queen Esther society and all who assisted in the success of the fes- tival deserve the highest praige. ‘When a public official gets it into his head that he is greater than the taxpayers it is time he was taken gently by the nape of the neck and tosised out onto ‘the political scrap heap. ‘We notice in dispatches where bull fighting is again in vogue in Mexico. Bemidji could have bull fights, too. We know of several persons here who are pretty good at throwing the bull. And we are also glad that no Be- midji Santa Clause got his whiskers burned and that no ‘“snow” caught on fire and no lighted candles set a house on fire. The trouble with some of these political machines is that they look more and more like a Holstein Four to the taxpayers every day. ‘We know a woman living on North Beltrami Ave. who hung her stocking up Christmas eve and got a piano. No, not in her stocking. ‘Well, here’s hoping you got your stocking full—of presents—Christ- mas morning. DRIVE AWAY HEADACHE Rub Musterole on Forehead and Temples A headache remedy without the dan- gers of “headache medicine.” Relieves headache and that miserable feeling from colds or congestion. And it acts at once! Musterole is a clean, white ointment, made with oil of mustard. Better than a mustard plaster and does not blister. Used only externally, and in no way can affect stomach and heart, as some in- ternal medicines do. Excellent for sore throat, bronchitis, croup, stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia, con- gestion, pleurisy, rheumatism, lumbago, all pains and aches of the back or joints, sprains, sore muscles, bruises, chilblains, frosted feet, colds of the chest (it often prevents pheumonia). 25c and 50c jars; hospital size $2.50. | When in need of woobD Remember GEO. H. FRENGH & SON Phone 93 or 428-J Prompt deliveries to all parts of the city. 4 ft. or 16 in. lengths. Special rate on delivery from car. Huffman & O'Leary FURNITURE AND UNDERTAKING lu-nl.'_f_-_—n-u- Phene I78-W or R Like every W. K. Kellogg package, Krumblesis protected by Waxtite — the perfect seal. 10¢ Look for 4 this signature J\{{I[IIY ORDINANCE NO. 87. An ordinance changing and re-establish- ing the boundary lines of THIRD and FOURTH Wards, and establishing and nflg the houndaries of the FIFTH Ward, in the City of Bemidji. The ‘City Council of the City of Be- midji Do Ordain: Section 1. The Third Ward of the City of Bemidji shall comprise all the following described lands and terri- tory: All of -sections five (5), six (6), seven (7) and all that part of section eight (8) lying North of the center of Fourth street, and as extended into and known as the Fourth Street Road or highway, all in Township_One hundred forty-six (146) North of Range thirty- three (33) west. _Section 2. The Fourth Ward of the City of Bemidji shall comprise all the following lands and territory: All of sections sixteen (16), seventeen (17), eighteen (18) and that part of sections eight (8) and nine (9) lying South of the center of Fourth Street, and Fourth Street as extended and known as Fourth Street road or highway, and all that part of section fifteen (15) lying west of a line drawn North and South through the center of “C” Avenue in what was formerly the Village of Nymore, ex- tending from the shore of Lake Be- midji to the South Boundary of the City of Bemidji, in Section twenty-two (22), Township One hundred forty-six (146), North of Range thirty-three (33) west. Section 3. The Fifth Ward of the City of Bemidji shall comprise and in- clude all the following described lands and territory: All that part of sections fifteen (15) and twenty-two (22) lying East of a line drawn through the center of “C” Avenue in what was formerly the Village of Nymore, North and South, from the shore of Lake Bemidji to the South Boundary of the City of Bemidji in section twenty-two (22) and all of sections one (1), two (2), eleven (11) and twelve (12), all in Township One hundred forty-six (146), North of Range thirty-three (33) west. Section 4. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this or- dinance are expressly repealed. Section 5. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the date of its passage, approval and publication. First reading November 13th, 1916. Second reading Nov. 27th, 1916. Third reading, Dec. 1lth, 1916, and declared passed and carried on the fol- lowing aye and nay vote: - “Ayes,” Lahr, S , Bailey, Phillippi, Miller, Lycan. 2 Absent, Moberg, Er- N Koucault. vi Approved Dec. 16th, 1916, S. W. VANDERSLUIS, Attest: CHA. GEO. STEIN, Mayor. City Clerk. _M]__D—gcembetkzs,Alfilfi. RESOLUTION NO. 104. i At a regular meeting of th City Council of the City of Bemidji, held in the Council Chambers in the City Hall in said City on Monday the 27th day of November, 1916, a majority of the Coun- cil being present and voting, the fol- lowing resolution was offered by Alder- man Smart, who moved its adoption: Whereas the Technical Officer of the Treasury Department of the United States who has in charge the making of plans and specifications for the new post office buildings has asked for per- mission to discharge the drainage from the basement windows of the Govern- ment building to be erected in the City of Bemidji, and entrance areas of said building into the city sanitary sewer, also to connect the subsoil drain to be installed around said building with such sanitary sewer; And whereas it is for the best interests of the City of Be- midji to encourage and:.expediate the erection and completion of a government building_ here; Now therefore, Be It Resolved, that such permission be, and that same hereby is in all " things granted, The foregoing resolution having been duly seconded by Alderman Phillippi, it was put upon its passage and on the call of ayes and no’s was duly adopted by the following aye and no vote: Ayes, Lahr, Bailey, Smart, Phillippi, Miiler, Lycan. No, None. Absent, Mobersg, Foucault, Ervin. Approved December_2nd, 1916. Attest: . W. VANDERSLUIS, GEO. STEIN, Mayor. City Clerk. Published December 26, 1916. FUNERAL DIRECTOR M. E. IBERTSON UNDERTAKER : Minn. 405 Beltrami Ave. dji, impressed you. go. Dopnce BROTHERS MOTOR CAR The dealers’ sincere and *implicit confidence in this car must have You will find this so wherever you People have found out that repairs are rarely rendered necessary ex- cept by accident or abuse. They know that cars which have been in use for a long period are as good as new if they have been given any sort of care. They know, too, that efficiency and economy are common character- istics of Dodge Brothers Motor Car. Its satisfactory performance under conditions of unusual hardship is now a matter of authentic record. It will pay you tovisit us and sxamine this car. The gosoline consumption is unusually low The tire mileage is unusually high The price of the Touring Car or Roadster; complete is $785 (f. o. b, Detroit) The price of the Winter Touring Car or Roadster com- plete including regular mohair top is $950 (f. o. b. Detroit) BEMIDJI AUTO .CO. 0. ONGSTAD HERE,JUDGE, YOU SET MY FRIEND RIGHT. . ISN'T THAT AS LARGE A CHEWAS YOU EVER TARE? salted, that’s what makes fobacco is winning all this popularity. = We Have the Lot You Wan Most of those choice lots in Bemidji are ours to sell, because It is better to buy direct from the owner. z PAY AS YOU LIKE we own them. In most cases these are the terms. here to help you secure a home of your own. BEMIDJI TOWNSITE & IMPROVEMENT CO. THAYER C. BAILEY, Local Agent. i T 312 Beltrami Avenue TUESDAY. DECEMBER 26, 1916. DID YOU KNOW IT FROM THE 3000 JUDG! I1DIDN'T KNOW THE JUDGE EVER CHEWED IT seems as though most men had just been waiting and waiting for W-B CUT Chewing. Naturally it should be that way. Tobacco satisfaction and not a big chew is what tobacco lovers want. You couldn’t get it the old way— cheap tobacco and escess sweefeming. But rick tobacco, shredded, lightly safisfaction—that’s why W-B CUT Made by WEYMAN-BRUTON COMPANY, 50 _Umien Sguare, New York City FOLEY’S GARAGE and LIVERY New Brick Building Open for Business. WANTED CARS FOR STORAGE CASOLINE ACCESSORIES, ETC.. Apply at Office or Phone 78 LOOKS? THAT'S JUST IT--f NI WITHOUT 1T} BUT YouU NEVER NOTICE 1T-- PURE TOBACCO AND A SMALL CREW! 1} & We are ST IHImm RULLULLITTTTETTEE T BEMIDJI . PHYSICIANS, SURGEONS EEXKKKKKKK KKK KKK * DRS. GILMORE & McCANN x PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS % * Office—Miles Block * x * XXX KK KKK KKK AKX KK XK KKK XK KKK DR. E. A, SHANNON, M. D, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Oftice in Mayo Block Phone 396 Res. Phone 397 KKK KKK KKK x x * x * KKK KKK KKK KKK DR. C. R. SANBORN PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office—Miles Block * &k ok & k& KX KE KK KK KKK KKK HREKEKKK KKK KKK KKK DR. L. A. 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