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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-31
BUSINESS OR POLITICS?

Tho property holders who voted
against the bonds should continue to
watch the disposition that win be
made OF the money. They should
make every reasonable effort 10 insure
the safe guarding OF this large sum
from being used as part OF the cam
paign fund by party leaders who bias
phemously call themselves American"
Some honest supporters of the bond
issue say that they can see no politics
in the proposal, and that It seems to
them only matter of business. We
refer such persons to the public speech
OF MIR Lippman.
Part OF his talk was sensible enough,
from his standpoint He named sew
eral men OF undoubted honesty and
ability as being among those who
would have something to do with tho
expenditure OF the bond money As
to this phase Of the matter It now de-
wolves upon the officials named to make
good these antp-oloct!on plcdgcs
But there was another phase to Mr..
Lippman's argument coarse reyiling
OF his Mormon noighhors, none VI
whom has ever injured him. a false
and base inslnuatlon that they were
without education and were opposed
10 progress while no himself, as ne
claimed, was wen educated I'm spite
Of their efforts to keep him IN lyn0r.
ance, We suppose Docs not this kind
OF bitterness and falschood in public
argument reveal some OF the real ami
mus that burns IN the minds OF party
bigots, and that undcrlies this oyowcd-
ly business proposition" presented I'm
the vote on the bond issue? WAS II
business? Is religious hatred bust
ness2' or is It mere party politics.
II Ia for those VINO are responsible for
the vote TO demonstrate their sincerity
~ wen as their ability in showing
,hat u Is for public and not polit
'sa' purpose that the bonds we're voted
enc they should be the first 10 rebuke
vac %aSAmerisan spirit that maxes
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-31

every public question an anti-"Mor-
mon" issue.
As we have said, we think this bond
Issue was necessary In order to cover
up the blun6crs Of the past. We have
no reason 20 believe that the money
viii be expended only for the
public good 1t Is intended chiefly. to
FOR political workers and their depend
ents, OF course the city win derive
some benefit from the vast and
profigatc OUTLAWS hut no benefits, we
fear, commensurate with the cost.
1t is because OF these aspects OF tho
bond issue just voted that practically
half OF the taSpaycrs have little faith
In it. let the public money once be-
wisely, honestly carefully expended
for the public good and not primarily
to crafty the religious luminosity or
political schemes Of narrow and par
tisan bigots whose sole aim ls TO in
trench in power a political, money
grabbing clique. and there viii be lit
tie objection to bond issues for public
Improvements. Even such exhibitions
of hatred as the American party or
gans and the orators OF the Lippman
stripe inject into the question. viii be
looked upon by the people generally
as mere incidents, just as soon as the
taxpayers can have the actual assur-
anco that public moneys are being
used exclusively In the public service
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-31

The Tribune is evidently suffering
from delirium. 1t maintains that the
pledges of honesty and integrity it
printed a few days ago were given be-
fore there was any opposition 10 the
bond issue. G. S. Hall, in Current
Literature. mairtains that there is a
sense In which everybody lies more or
less" and that not few pass
through a stage, often prolonged.
when they prefer the lie to the truth,
while in few this trait persists
through llfe." The Tribune is an IL
lustration of this
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-31

me independence league Is 10 hold
its convention in Orchestra hall. For
the sake of harmony?-Chicago Post.
Aggrieved Speakar-My remarks, sir,
do not seem with you TO amount to a
row OF pins.
Bored Hearer-To speak candidly,
they don't, for a row Of pins are point
ed Baltimore American.
Mrs A.-When l was engaged to my
husband he was the very light of my
existence.
Miss D.-And now
Mrs. A.-The light goes out every
night.-Chicago Record Herald.
Strange, is it not, that political
bosses do not pretend to cure all social
ills?"
Why should they pretend to cure
them?"
Don't they always have lot of
?"-Baltimore American
Shall we go to the mountains or the
sea this summer"
Not to the mountains"
why not?"
Because they're too high."-Bali-
more American.
Farmer Hayseed-These summer
boarders are pesky lot.
Farmer Corntassel-Yes; the last
ones actually wanted the use of my
motor car.--New York Sun.
81 see that the Krupps have invented
a new torpedo that will explode with
out noise"
II wonder If it couldn't be substituted
for the cannon cracker It must be
fully as destructive without being so
dreadfully disagreeable. cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Passenger con stranded steamer, as
lifeboat approached Hi! save me first
I'm a regular subscriber to your fund
Punch.
stella--I suppose you have had many
hairbreadth escapes?
Knicker-Yes; a woman couture was
all that kept me from seeing a play,
onoe.-Harper's Bazaar.
Several of my ancestors rounded q
century"
my ancestors we're not FOUNDERS"
replied the other. somewhat stiffly.
De Riter-O! yes, / contributed
sonnet to the "Hicult Magazine" not
long ago.
Ascum--You don't say. When did It
appear?
De Riter-In my mail the next morn
ng.-Philadelphia Press.
Teacher-You must be a good boy
and study hard, and maybe you'll grow
up to be a great man and have your
birthday celebrated, too
Bobby--Wot good I'D dat do me?
wu2 born on de Fourth of July.-Judge
Mrs. Newlywed-Fred, dear, l have
done you a great injustice.
Mr.. Newlywed-In what way?
Mrs. NeWlywed-Well, ! suspected
you without reason. ] asked several of
your friends that you go to the club
with II you knew how TO pay poker,
and every one of them thought min
ute and said you didn't.-Chicago Daily
News.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-31

There are lOO,OOO,OOO acres Of Ameri-
can corn. That is enough to make
belt one mile wide and $4,000 miles
long, or over six times around the
earth, says the Philadelphia Press.
That is the champion belt and wei
worth struggling for.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-31

The campaign will not really open
until Mr.. Bryan has been notified of
After that 1t will be the open door
policy until the election in November;
in fact it will be a regular continuous
performance.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-31

1T seems that along with a revival
in spelling we are to have more atten-
ton paid to arithmetic and algebra In
fact, what the country needs Is little
more hard work in the schools and NOT
so many fads in education says the
Philadelphia Enquirer And we quite
agree with it.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-31

'~rhc Deseret News has not even
vet recovered from its rabies on the
bond question"
That is the Tribune way of stating
that the News" has not changed its
opinion on the bond proposition. The
"News' was right on that question.
have to shift ground as the Tribune
docs
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-31
JUST FOR FUN.
Paid in Full.

Hiram coming to tho poinD--Salley
I've been a-payln' my respects 10 you
for Ave years come next August, amt
/?
Sally Cblushingly)--Yes indeed, Hi
ram.
Hlram-well, all I'm a-goin TO say is
that I'm durn sick NV the instalment
plan,
Sally lin his arms) Pas agreeable,
Hira m, Brooklyn Life
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-31
Beaten 10 Death.

Conductor-This here transfer expired
an hour ago, lady.
The Lady digging In her purse snap
pishly)-No wonder! with not single
Ventilator open in the whole car--Puck.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-31
RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

book Just issued. which ought to find
a wide circle OF readers at this time. 1t
Is made up mostly OF extracts from the
speeches and writings OF the great
Commoner. The compiler is Richard
L. Metcalfe.-Personal Help Publish
ing Co., Des Moines, Iowa
The Improvement Era for August
contains sixteen extra pages of read
ing matter making a book of one hum
bred pages. II has twenty-four illus
trations, and contains articles from
President Joseph It. Smith, DR.. Joseph
NJ. Tanner, DR.. James Il. Talmage,
Nephi Anderson, and Hon. Il. II. Rob-
erts, and many other contributor
eighteen in all practical Prayer
and Healing" and "Is Speculation
Legitimate Means of Earning a Liveli-
hood?" are subjects treated by Presi-
dent Smith. "Temperance-Insp
ton to Progress" Is a striking sermon
by President Heber j. Grant, b, II.
Jacobson, B. A., the first Cecil Rhodes
scholar from Utah, describes "OXford
and the Rhodes Scholarships" in an
article containing twelve illustrations.
Heyersham Church. where President
John Taylor was chrlstened, Is re-
produced The second article on Pho
neer Boys" with many Indian Illus
trations, IL given by Solomon r. Kim
ball Some very remarkable testi-
monies at the NJ. J. A. Conference are
printed under the title, For the In
crease of Faith" DR.. Talmage treats
on, Lord Of All" How May
Young Man Gain Success" is an in
splrational article by George d. Kir-
by. The Seventies Council Table"
Messages from the Missions" Self
Control" Mutual Work" Events
and Comments" poems and other
LII. IN
mcnt Era for August an ideal number
for summer reading.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-31

From the very circumstances OF the
case the Independence presidential
candidate must be a doubling Thomas.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-31

The Republican, the Democratic and
the Independence platforms all declare
for tariff reform. VIII 1t be n case Of
falling between three stools?
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-31

Rule Sc OF the Interstate commerce
commission seems TO be one of those
that don't work both ways.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-31

The proposed fusion in Nebraska
| promises to create much confusion.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-31

1.-THE Naked Truth" is the title Of
new drama Il can't be much worse
than some that are already on the
stage.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-31

A minister says wealth turns peo-
ple's hearts to stone" Rather does it
not turn their hearts to "rocks?"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-31

of political matters though It may seem
radical at times.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-31
MONEY FOR THE CAMPAIGN.

If the bond issue is disposed of, tho
CITY administration will get 100000 to
eXpend on public works. Under the
direction of the gentlemen to whom
the Herald-wlth their full knowledge
and approval, possibly--refers as IA
rapacious band OF grafters," 1t will
be possible to employ large host OF
voters pledged TO help the American"
party to carry the County
The Mayor and some other prominent
gentlemen have solemnly pledged them
selves that the 100000 will be distrib-
uted as promised by the numerical ma
Jority of the council, That is to say,
they have pledged themselves that $685.
900 be expended on an aqueduct; 100000
for water mains in the Fourth ward:
$4,000 IN the First ward, 5000, 900 for
the enlarging of the East Jordan canal,
and {l25,000 for sewer extension. But
these pledges are no obstacle to using
the money for the furtherance Of par
ty purposes, as win be evident In the
disbursement OF II. They do not pre-
vent the "rapacious band of graftcrs"
from using for the benefit of their
party the money obtained by taxing,
through their tools in the council, the
whole community or placing a mort
gage on every home I'm the City And
that is what the bond issue means TO
the city.
The American party leaders are
g Ia,
the fall. There will be no lack of money
for campaign purposes, as there will
be no lack OF vilihcation OF the Church
and Church leaders to stimulate
American" patriotism; nor Of deoep-
tive promises for the benefit OF dupes.
If tho genuine American citizens OF this
beautiful Valley are not looking for
ward with Indifference TO u possible
paaudo-Amerlcan conquest for loot
they viii consider seriously some prac-
IDEAL means OF defense OF their material
as well as spiritual interests.
II we may Judge from tho rawlings Of
some contributors TO the columns of the
pseudo American organ, the scheme is
when the county offices are captured
TO make an enormous raise In the taxes
on an farm property. The cry is now
that the land Is undoryalued, while
city property is oyeryalued II that
means anything II means that the IRA
pacious band of grafters," whoever
they are, are already calculating on
the chances OF exploiting the County
for high taxes and bonds.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-31

Seats on the New York exchange are
quoted higher though they are exactly
the same height as before.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-31

TAKE Grosscup. drink it up and
call the neighbors in" sing the stand
ard oil magnates.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-31
Wedding Notes.

The Bride-Just think OF II. dearest,
50 years from yesterday will be our
golden anniversary. -Brooklyn LIE.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-31

A California girl has frog ranch
and makes it ray. But 1t keeps her
on the jump q do II.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-31

Judge TAFT finds Hot Springs cool
Would he find cold Harbor warm?
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-31

can the Turkish constitution stand
Turkish baths?
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-31

A speech Of acceptance is always de.
liyered In an acceptable manner
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-31

The city tax rate rs thirteen mills al.
ways an unlueky number.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-31
Next week in Chicago.

The Independence league is 10 hold
its convention in Orchestra hall. For
the sake of harmony Chicago Post.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-31

Mrs. A.-When / was engaged to my
husband he was the very light of my
existence.
Miss D.-And now
Mrs. A.-The light goes out every
night.-Chicago Record Herald.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-31

The most choice fashion notes now
come from Pittsburg
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-31

A worm VIII turn but it does it in
very awkward manner
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-31

Aggrieved Spealoor--My remarks, sir,
do not seem with you TO amount to a
row OF pins.
Bored Hearer-To speak candidly,
they don't, for row Of pins are point
ed.--Baltimore American.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-31

Strange, is it not, that political
bosses do not pretend to cure all social
ills?"
why should they pretend to cure
them?"
Don't they always have lot of
heelers ?'-Baltimore American
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-09-16

The primary election for the nom-
ination of candidates for the gen.
eral election iu November is now a
matter of history-and the results of
this election brought out many SUR
prises for those who were not we'll
informed as to the condition of mind
of the voters of Beltrami county. ~
= The contest for the republican
nomination for representative from
this (the Sixty-frst) legislative dis
trict brought out the fact that, al
though J. J. Opsahl was induced to
purchase the controlling interest in
the Bemidji Sentinel, in order that
he might have a newspaper of his
own in which to vilify his local op-
ponent by attacking the latter's per-
sonal characterize thing which no
self-respecting newspaper man would
do for him), he ran a poor race, con-
sidering the fact that Mr.. Funkley
was practically unknown in the two
other counties that are parts of this
district, and the known activity of
all of Opsahl's friends along the
lines of personal abuse of his oppon-
ent.
The dirty act of "Old Allen" yes
terday in printing and circulating a
card attacking Mr.. Funkley (which
he did not dare sign, and which
evidently had the %. k" of Brown,
Opsahl's personal representative
was given the proper attention it
deserved, which, aided by the
Pioneers attitude of the past week.,
aided Mr.. Funkley in carrying the
city of Bemidji by the handsome
majority of 158 votes. So much for
Allen, Opsahl, Brown and "Informer
Rood" in their home town.
These worthless lent themselves all
too. willingly in circulating the
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-09-16
CROOKSTON ENTERTAINS
LARGE CROWDS TOMORROW
stephens Hail. at Crookston School of Agriculture Will
Be Dedicated.-Many Noted Speakers on Program,
Among Them JAS j. Hill.

On Wednesday and Thursday of
this week, the City of Crookston
will keep open house," the occasion
being the dedication of the new
Stephens Hall of the State School of
Agriculture at the Minnesota Ex-
perimental Farm.
Great preparations have been
made to entertain a large crowd and
it IS expected that there will be a
big gathering of people living in the
Ninth congressional district to hear
the famous speakers who will talk
on Thursday.
Undoubtedly large number of
Bemidji people will 60 to Crookston
to help swell the crowd.
f The following is the official pro-
gram for Thursday:
Thursday Sept 17.-Morning.
f, 7:3O a. m.-Arrival at the Great
Northern depot of. Hon. James J.
Hill and Congressman c. r. Davis
and party. Breakfast at Crookston
School of Agriculture.
900 to 9:1O-Parade of the school
children and review by Mr.. Hill and
other distinguished guests from the
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-09-16

cincts, he has 81 majority, giving
him ia in both counties. @
This gives him a lead over Funk
ley's Beltrami county ajority. '7
In Beltrami county the Spooner
and Baudette votes are yet to be
heard from, together with several
precincts in that end of this county,
which are said to be favorable to
Funkley.
From present indications the
Pioneer believes that Funkley has
been nominated, but if the returns
should give Opsahl the election, Mr..
Funkley has no one to blame but
himself, as he did not thoroughly
canvas either Clearwater or Red
Lake counties until recently, while
his opponent has been laying fences
ever since last winter.
In the judicial contest, Mr.. Wright
has a majority of A in Beltrami
county in the precincts so far heard
from, and it is difficult matter to
estimate the final outcome here.
According to latest accounts, Mr..
Wright will carry Hubbard county,
by thousand majority, and also be
considerably ahead in Cass and
Crow Wing counties.
1t is conceded that Thwing will
carry his home county, Itasca, by at
least 800 majority, and he will be
some ahead in Aitkin, as we'll as
Koochiching counties.
A careful review of the situation
at this writing would indicate Mr..
Wright's nomination.
For county Offices, John Willmann
has been nominated for county audi
tor, by big majority.
A. B. Hazen has made a great run
for sheriff, and is considered safe
for the republican nomination.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-09-16

balcony of Hotel Crookston. Ad-
dress by Mr.. Hill. ..=1-..
1000 a. m.-General dedication
exercises at the school. ...
u Address by Hon. P. M. Ringdal,
of the State Board of Control.
Address by Ex-Governor John
Lind of the State Board of Regents.
Address by Dean E. w. Randall
of the State Agricultural School.
Address by Senator A. D. Steph-
Words of greeting from prominent
visitors. -
1900 to 100 p. m.-Picnic lunch
at the school. 1t is desired that ev-
eryone bring their basket lunches
with them. Provisions will be made
however to have the w. R. C.. serve
refreshments to those who do not
come prepared.
100 to 200 P. M.-Inspection of
buildings and grounds.
200 p. m.-Address by Hon. C.R.
Davis, congressman from the Third
Congressional District of Minnesota.
2:3O p. m.-Address by the Ora
tor of the Day-Hon. James ]. Hill.
Dismissal.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-09-16

villianous attacks on Mr.. Funkley,
while no member of the Pioneer
force was on the street at any time.
We were willing to leave these
vicious character assassins to the
people and the vote told in no
uncertain sense, the opinion of the
public. #-s.s.,
The fight for the judicial nomina-
ton was even closer than we antici-
pated. We had every reason to
believe that, with J. J. Cameron's
high % standing in the community,
aided and abetted by the Thwing
barrel" (which was opened right
merrily, locally) Mr.. Thwing would
carry the city by a comfortable
margin. The city went for Mr..
Wright, by two votes. Our respects
to Mr.. Cameron.
AT 4:3O this afternoon, the hour
of going to press, the Pioneer has
received the twenty-eight out of
sixty precincts in Beltrami county on
all candidates for office at the
primaries. We also have returns
from Clearwater county on all local
Offices and incomplete returns from
Red Lake county on the legislative
vote in Red Lake county.
In the judicial contest we have
incomplete returns from Cass, HUB
bard, Itasca, Aitkin and Crow Wing
counties.
In the legislative contest in this
county, Opsahl has 624, Funkley
800 and Ives 214, giving Funkley a
majority of .167. In Clearwater
county Opsahl has clear lead of
200 majorityand of the vote in Red
Lake county, including Red Lake
Falls, Thief River Falls and St.
| Hilaire and several country pre-
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-09-16

Especial to Pioneer.)-Eleven
precincts out of thirty-nine, Red
Lake county, shows the following
vote for the republican nomination
for the legislature:
Ives, 476; Opsahl, 215; Funkley,
161. These precincts include Red
Lake Falls, St. Hilaire and Thief
River Falls and eight rural precincts.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-09-16
Thwinu Short on His Estimate.

Grand Rapids, Sept. 16.-(Spec-
ial to Pioneer.)-The heavy vote
from the Iron Range towns of Itasca
county are in, with the, single ex-
ception of one precinct, and Thwine's
majority there is but 800, where he
estimated at least 500. Thwing's
vote in the county will run much
short of claims made for him.
LATER.
Grand Rapids, Sept. 16.-2 p. m.
Especial to Pioneer. )-Of thirty
six precincts, fifteen give Thwing
1914 and Wright 1872.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-09-16


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Ada -four 2nd
Store.
preserves, fruits, elles and pickles.
1s, 50; End So; 3d 81.
By j. Peterson, Jr.
Greatest variety of fruit l Dbl. apples
ByA. G. Rutledge
Largest o cabbage So
Exhibition varieties ST. 2nd $50 md
CLOTH
lates.
For pupils in county,
Beltam county, bs candy; lbs
made candy
drawing group familiar Objects s
candy; 2nd 2 lbs home made candy
Penmnship, lbs home
made candy
grain
candy; End, lbs home made candy
The above all special and addition
the which already offered and which printed
list secured by the
Malzah and he be
the splendid showing which he made
It is the intention the fair
the last day fair away with the
strife which experienced after held here last
By J. A. Ludington.
$40 first premium; $5 second PREMIUM $3.50 third premium
offering the above special cash Belam County
Bmd September 2256 best collection
pastry consisting of the following items
loaf milk yeast Bread loaf rye Bread cae
cake layer cake, plate cookies
regulating the awarding premiums that
pastry purchased of me and
that competing her range
cookove purchased all that
comply with entering the
contest.