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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-04-03
kLEMeR NO HERO.

The public has been deceived and
buncoed by the special interests" so
continuously that, since the muck
| rakers blazed the trail, it gets up on
it's hind feet and shouts approval of
any man who takes rap at said S. I.
That is the reason so many per-
sons read the accounts of how Mr..
/ Ferdinand l.. Klemer of Faribault
accused Speaker Dunn of having
packed the committees of the House
for the benefit Of the special inter-
ests, and then without more ado
proceeded to condemn Mr.. Dunn and
the House anud praise Mr.. Klemer
as champion of the plain people and
one representative who dared stand
up and speak the truth
And just here is where the public
made a punk guess.
For the sake Of argument we will
say that Speaker Dunn is so crooked
that pretzel looks like the strai ght
and narrow path in comparison and
that the House organization is still
worse.
Now comes Mr.. Klemer with his
! charges of crookedness. He makes
them, it is true, on the floor of the
house in open session, but in less
than an hour afterward he is scrib-
bling out an apology and retraction,
which he would have presented had
not member of the House organi-
zation, for Interior motives, stopped
him.
From that time on Mr.. Klemer, by
fits and starts, have been saying that
the house committees are packed; no,
not all of them; just which he doesn't
know.
And while he has thus been dodg-
ing-showing his wishbone to be
where his backbone ought to be-
listening to the prattle of outsiders
who had furnished him with just
about all the little courage he has
displayed, Mr.. Klemer was being
called all the names on the calendar
by members Of the house-some men,
bers of the organization and some
not, and Mr.. Klemer has remained
quietly in his seat, newer permitting
a zip of protest to exude from his lips
in reply to the insults.
If Mr.. Klemer was a champion of
the people he should have stood up
and fought for them at time when
his silence can be construed only to
the effect that he is more of jelly
fish than hero and that the only
charges he ever made were second
hand charges, and that the very best
he is entitled to is to be considered
a second hand hero.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-04-03
AN EXPENSIVE LUXURY,

Just because the Minnesota state
fair is one Of the best and biggest
in the country is no reason why the
legislature should turn the golden
faucet and permit the money to flow
uninteruptedly into the treasury OF
that organization, even to the ex-
tent of $95O,OOO for the erection of
an agricultural building.
1t perhaps can not be reasonably
said that such a building is not
needed and could not be used to good
advantage, which anything used in
exploiting the resources of the state
and educating the public as to it's
possibilities is, of course, an advan-
tage.
But will the state derive as much
benefit by expanding this large sum
in putting up building to be used
six days out of every year as if it
were to spend it in other ways.
With the country districts rising
up as they are with demands for an
extension and greater perfection of
agricultural education, the founda-
ton upon which the future of the
commonwealth rests, it is question
of argument as to whether this pro-
posed building appropriation could
not be used to better and lasting ad-
vantages.
1t is not the purpose of this paper
to raise that old and largely unfound-
ed cry that the state fair is city
institution. If there is anyone who
is willing to stand up and say that
St. Paul and Minneapolis has derived
more direct benefit from the fairs
which have been held at Hamline
than has the rural districts, we have
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-04-03
The Judiciary and Politics.

Every time the legislature meets
a movement is started to "take the
judiciary out of politics. Substi-
tuting one method of electing our
judges for another is not taking the
judiciary out of politics, even though
the substituted method be better
one and secure better results. AL
lowing partisan conventions to nom
mate candidates for judgeships r is
not an ideal method of choosing the
judiciary, but it is doubtful if any
of the other plans proposed would, if
adopted be found more satisfactory.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-04-03
TO A|L|NG WOMEN
A Little Sound Advice Will Help
Many a Sufferer in Bemidji

No woman can be healthy and we'll
if the kidneys are sick. POisons that
pass off in the secretions when the
kidneys are we'll, are retained in the
body when the kidneys are sick.
Kidneys and bladder become inf1amed
and swollen and worse troubles
quickly follow. This is often the
true cause of bearin down pains,
lameness, backache, sideache, ETC.
Uric poisoning also causes headaches,
dizzy spells, languor nervousness and
rheumatic pain.
When suffering so, try Doan's Kid
ney Pills, remedy that cures sick
kidneys. You will get better as the
kidneys get better, and health will
return when the kidneys are we'll.
Let Bimidji woman tell you about
Doan's Kidney Pills.
Mrs. Thomas Wilson, Ill Park
Ave., Bemidji, Mimi, says: Il was
troubled by disordered kidneys for
three or four years and at times it
was difficult for me to do my work.
Having my attention called to Doan's
Kidney Pills, l decided to try them
and procured supply. The gave me
such great relief that l take pleasure
in recommending them to othe kidney
sufferers -
For sale by all Dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Millburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States. 49,. .z..... ---,t
Remember the name - Doan's--
and take no other.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-04-03
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Only One Hope.

There is only one hope of reappor-
tionment. 1t has been defeated by
combination of selfish personal inter-
ests. 1t can be achieved still only
by unselfish surrender of just claims
as we'll as unjust possessions. The
opponents of a just reapportionment
are in the strong position of possess
sion. Southern Minnesota wishes to
keep part Of it's unjust preponder-
ance in the legislature. 1t is for the
north to consider if half loaf be-
not better than no bread. The
friends of reapportionment are in
the weak position of asking. They
must be thankful for small conces-
sions.-Grand Rapids Herald-Re-
view.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-04-03
CITY, OF BEMIDJI

County Seat.
Population--In 1900, 1900 in 1910
609s.
Summer 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,
A1titude-1400 Feet above sea level.
Water Power-2200 developed horse
power, Mississippi river.
Water-Absoluteiy pure. Two arte-
sian wells.
Water Mains-Ab bout ten miles.
Boating-500 miles by lake and river.
Death" Rate-5.4 a thousand in 1908.
Annual RainfaIl-33.7 inches.
Temperature-20 above, winter: IS
summer, mean.
Sewer Mains-About five miles.
Cement Sidewalks-Twelve miles.
Iakeshore Drive-Ten miles.
Parks-TwO.
Water Frontage-Ten miles, two lakes
and Mississippi river.
A Home Town-l800 residences.
Taxpayers-1200
Churches-S.
School Houses-Four.
Bank Depos1ts--$S00,O0O.
Notwithstanding handles,
lumber. lath, shingles and various other
Industries.
Great Distributing Point-Lumber
products, groceries, flour. feed and hay.
Postal Receipts--$20,375 for 1910,
10th place in the state outside of St.
Paul, Minneapolis End Duluth.
Postal Savings Bank-Only one in
Minnesota
Northumberland Northern, Mime
sofa & International. M, r. L. & NJ,
Minneapolis, st. Paul s. Sault ste.
Marie, Wilton & Northern. Grand Forks
to Duluth and Bemidji-Sauk Centre.
Railroad Depots-Three.
Passenger Trains-Fourteen daily,
Hospitals-One
Distances-To st Paul, ESQ miles: to
Duluth, 1877 miles.
Hotels-Fifteen.
Breweries--One.
Sawmil1s-Four.
Handle Eactories-Ono
Boat Factories-One.
Wholesale HouseS-Four
Banks-Three.
Auto Garages--One.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-04-03
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POINTED PARAGRAPHS

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A mans sole charm may be at
tached to his watch chain.
A man never forgives you for let
ting him do you an i'll turn.
A boil may come to be head ever
when located elsewhere.
1t is usually the tallest man in q
crowd who FORCES to the front.
water and others roast whisky.
When a man has finished his race
in this world he is out of breath.
The harem skirt is an invention
for discouraging love at first sight.
Instead of attempting to drive a
nail woman should try coaxing it.
Language isn't enriched nor truth
embelished by profanity. Cut it
out.
If a man can afford to own an
automobile he will have more money
if he doesn't.
Love is said to be a weakness, but
it manages to make a strong bluff
at times.
Some men continue to heap Goals
of fire on an enemys head until they
burn their fingers.
Our idea of an unfortunate wo-
man is one who possesses feet size
larger than the shoes she wears.
Ordinary mortals might possibly
manage to get along without ply
sicians, but it would be a bitter pill
for the druggist.
About the only difference between
the antiquarian and the junk dealer
is in the prices they pay for useless
articles.-Chicago News.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-04-03
COAL FAMINE SEEMS LIKELY

Strike Of 10000 Canadian Miners May
Develop Critical Situation.
Winnipeg, April 3.-More than 49,
900 miners are involved in the strike
of the soft coal miners in Southern
Alberta and Eastern British Colum.
bia.
1t is expected that the situation will
soon become critical because of the
small supply of coal on hand In or
der to meet contracts the mine own.
ers must either employ strikebreak-
ers or accept the demands of the
strikers. .. s. .r ..........,-..- ....
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-04-03
There Is Still Hope,

The woman's suffrage bill was
killed in the Minnesota senate yes
terday by the vote of 80 to 80, much
to the regret of the many women
who had labored earnestly in an at
tempt to convince majority of the
senate that they are entitled to the
the streets. But cheer up, girls,
there is another season coming and
the chances are you will have better
luck next time. There are good
many who don't believe in woman
suffrage who are almost persuaded.
saltwater Gazette. ~ ~
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-04-03
STUDENTS PURSUE MURDERER
Rescued by Deputy Sheriffs Just as
Mob Overtakes Him,

Cambridge, Mass, April 3.-Heath
Hughes, the colored waiter, whom an
other waiter, Charles Roachford, shot
in a quarrel in Memorial hall, Har
ward university, is dead.
Roachford narrowly escaped VIC
lence at the hands of students when
after the shooting, he fled from the
university grounds.
He was chased by 300 students for
several miles, the deputy sheriffs ar
resting him just as the angered mob
was about to seize him.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-04-03
Public Sentiment Will Force It.

uUAAC 0CAV44uCAG w III TO1 CC ~.
The state senators of the southern
part of the state have read the
handwriting on the WALL and not
through patriotism, but for the good
of the party, are proposing a new
reappOrtiOnment bill to take effect
in 1914 Whether this measure
passes or not, reapportionment will
be a reality by 1914, because pub
lie sentiment will force the passage
of just reapportionment bill in the
next regular session of the legisla-
ture if it is finally turned down this
time. And, whatever is the outcome
of the belated measure now being
put forward by the senators, they
have earned for themselves the con-
tempt of all fair-minded citizens
Middle River Pioneer
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-04-03
Negotiations Making Progress.

Washington, April 3.-The British.
American arbitration treaty was rapid.
]y advanced toward its final form at
long conference between President
Taft, Ambassador Bryce and Score.
tary of State Knox, at the White
House. The negotiations are believed
to be progressing satisfactorily.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-04-03
To Uncover Maine bv June I

Pensacola, Fla, April 3.-The hull
of the sunken battleship Maine in Ha-
vana harbor will be exposed not later
than June 1, according to Frank NJ
Daniels, the contractor who built the
cofferdams around the ship.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-04-03
WRITES OPEN LETTER TO TAFT
Head Of National Grange Threatens to
Fight Tariff Commission.

: =
Fight Tariff Commission.
Concord, N. H., April Bin an open
letter to President Taft, former Gov.
ernor Bachelor, master of the Ma
tional Grange, practically threatens to
withdraw the support of the grange
from the advocacy of permanent tar
if commission because he considers
the proposed reciprocity agreement
with Canada unfair to the farmers of
this country. He says:
IF, as it would appear, the farmers
are to be excluded from the benefits
Of tariff, commission, it hardly can
be expected that they will take any
further interest in the creation of such
a body, but will rather be inclined to
use their influence against it in the
future" 2
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-04-03

The best way would be to appoint
the judges, if some man or body Of
men could be found that could be
safely trusted with such power
Warren Register.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-04-03

About the only difference between
the antiquarian and the junk dealer
is in the prices they pay for useless
articles.-Chicago News.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-04-03

Ordinary mortals might possibly
manage to get along without ply
sicians, but it would be a bitter pill
for the druggist.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-04-03

Our idea of an unfortunate wo-
man is one who possesses feet size
larger than the shoes she wears.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-04-03

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A mans sole charm may be at
tached to his watch chain
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1911-11-17
FLORIDA PROGRESS
SHOWN IN FIGURES

James E. Ingraham, vice president
OF the Florida East Coast railroad
writes the Manufacturers Record:
The striking illustrations shown on
these pages in the last two issues of
Florida's remarkable advancement in
population, in farm land values. in
the leading diversified farm crop, in the
capital invested in factories, and in
the value of factory products, all com
blne to emphasize the wonderful agri-
cultural and industrial activities and
possibilities of the State.
This growth, while showing a great
percentage of increase in the last de-
cade, has been steadily advancing
one; and when the many large under
takings that are under way in Florida,
such as the draining of the Everglades,
extension of railroads, ETC.. are con-
sidered, all of which will open up OPP
portunities of even wider magnitude, a
still greater advance is cOnservatively
Dredicated in the next ten years.
Railroad building is typical of bus
mess advancement. and what Florida is
doing in this respect is worthy of notice.
1t 1880 Florida had only 5lS miles of
railroad.
As late as 1900 it had 1888 miles,
At the present time it has nearly
5000 miles of completed road, with
many new lines under construction,
while existing roads are in many d.
rections pushing out branch lines.
A State which is drawing an ever
increasing number of health and pleas
ure seekers. of permanent settlers
some to engage in general agriculture,
some in manufactures, some in fruit
growing oranges, grapefruit or kind
red interests; some in trucking, some
in dairying, and some in chicken rails
ing-is an ideal land for investigation
on the part of those who want:
The most perfect all the.year-round
climate to be found in America;
Manufacturing and agricultural ad-
yantages of vast and varied extent;
Transp ,rtation facilities that are
rapidly being extended to meet the
ever expanding business of the State
Florida is the State.
He who investigates invests in 1t.
Some invest money. some invest
their lives, some invest both, and all
to profit.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1911-11-17
BROWARD COMMITTEE
FOR MONUMENT fund

The Broward Monument Committee
for the state desires to announce that
A K. Wilson, of Fort Pierce is mem
her Of this committee for st, Luc'e
cnnntv and authorized to receive SUP,
snrintions to the fund now being raised
for thp purpose of erecting a mohu-
" ~ TO the late Napoleon B. BrowarGG'
former Governor of Florida ana u. D =
senator. elect. No stipulated amount -
asked as the State Committee wlsheS
~ make this in a nature OF tree VIII
o@rering assuring the public that dimes
wiII he welcome as well as dcllars
: receipt bearing the likeness OF GOV
amor Broward will be mailed TO eyerS
subscriber who will give his address
' Tbe life of N. B. Broward was a.,
o,;ect lesson in rugged honesty, per-
o oayera,ce and determination TO max
rigbt triumph over wrong, anu ~. nc
ob;ect of the proposed monument monument G - ~
show TO future as well as preset. st taS
s s that the world apprec,a'e; 81
e ereb qualities and will hold them III
SUM- ,u,'amherance. The man VINO spent
h;s life in the effort to uplltt. nul"' t",.
; ,,s ' to secure equal opportunities a 10" OF
aaiiy.. who gave the people all ne II"h him; ~
,he energy and activity tna' n'au1 " do.
VI we orsat force for good, surely W" to
80 s as from the people he sought 70
se er,,e tho nerpetuation of his memory ny,
serVe "; Is 70 sIch examples that ne"
LOT u 10 w - ,ook for the lnSplTd-
s gem that shall make their own lives
benefit to men. .o,, that the people,
who believed in him and and IN wop1' per.
believed, will not let h h's W %s"p respond
for aid and cooperation aa in the "''"
they "1 MISS GERTRUDE DIALa ,,,;, taa.
sec'y. Broward Monument 0'A
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1911-11-17

IL TO those who had come to trans.c,
s ,y defined business. In fact No
member m Of the meeting was so talk u
as palmer. B. Beacham, another citizen
Ut orlando, who declined to SIGN the
eau. insisted on speaking ''s seve s"1
Palmer ''"' " ''loSe OF
The committee on resolutions re-
ported at the afternoon session In
substance the resolutions recited the
grave injustice and great damage done
2y me broadcasted lettergrams of the
Exchange, and demanded that a re-
traction of the libel be made with an
apology: that injury done be corrected
l 1yy the Exchange so far as possible
Inc attempt to coerce independent
growers were denounced: also the false
charges that other fruit are inferior
10 TO those, packed by the Exchange
Inc marketing of immature fruit Was
G'saproved; the so-called Florida green
lruit law was condemned as unrea-
Sonable because it fixed no standards
and provided for no inspectors. It was
declared that the distributors of stand.
ing VINO IN the past have handled Flor.
continued on page d
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1911-11-17
COLLEGE FOR WOMEN
REPORTS PROGRESS

State College for Women, Tallahassee,
Florida, November 3, 1911.
Editor TRIBUNE:
One month of our school term has
passed and ] am taking this opportuni-
ty OF giving you some idea of the plan
of this college and the work OF the dill
ferent departments.
The general progress of all the de-
partments is very good.
There are six buildings in all. Bry-
an Hall and the Administration build
inc are very handsome brick structures.
The Administration building is three
stories high. The auditorium will seat
|, coo people. 1t contains laboratories,
studios, offices, practice rooms and
other convenient rooms. This building
i thoroughly modern in all of its equip
nents.
The attendance is extra large, near.
~ every county being represented and
several other states as well.
The senior class Of the college of arts
and sciences is larger than ever before.
MANY students now taking the Home
Economic course are working for de-
rre. This department will have an
exhibit of its work in connection with
the Farmers Institute work, to be
given il, November. These Institutes
viii be under the direction of the agri-
cultural department of the State Uni
In the School of Music are several
new teachers, but work is moving fine
~ under their direction. A pipe organ
has been set up in the chapel recently.
The music department has been invl-
ted to give a concert at the convention
Of Women's clubs to be held in Jack
so,,yile this month. Miss Opperman
and Miss harrington are now arrang'
mo- a program for this occasion.
Miss Moses, the director of the School
If Expression, gave a delightful recital
October 23rd She was assisted by
Miss harrington with the violin.
The Normal and Kindergarten de-
nartments afford excellent opportuni'
t;es for 1raining for Florida schools.
The demand for teachers 10 increasing,
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1911-11-17
MASONIC RESOLUTIONS
ON DEATH OF BROTHER

Whereas. 1t has pleased the Great
Creator of the universe to call Brother
Andrew j. Lewis, a charter member OF
Fort Pierce lodge No. 81, Free and
Accepted MasOns, from labor on earth
to rest and immortality in the Grand
Lodge above, where the Supreme
Grand Master himself presides; there
fore be it
Resolved, That we acknowledge the
wisdom and goodness of our Supreme
Grand Master, bow in humble submits
sion to inevitable edict from the Grand
East; yet we mourn the death of our
brother as of one whom we shall never
more meet at the altar of Masonry
until We gain admission into the
Celestial Lodge on high. where he has
preceded US; and we deplore his loss to
the fraternity, tohis family and friends
and to the community in which he
lived. He was just and upright
Mason, kind father, an honorable and
useful citizen, sincere friend, cOur-
teors and obliging neighbor, a man
who endeavored always to preform
every duty-to his God, his country,
his family, his lodge, his neighbor, and
himself-honestly, faithfully and well.
Brother A. j, Lewis departed this
life at the home of his daughter in
West Palm Beach, full of years -ripen-
ed with age and experience; he was
worthy and we'll qualified and duly and
truly prepared for admission into the
Celestial Grand Lodge above where our
Supreme Grand Master presides; and
he will be properly vouched for by his
Lord and Master, who m he loved and
served on earth.
Resolved, That in token of our sim
cere regret at the departure of our
brother, and as pledge of our fidelity
to his m. mory, that copy of these
resolutions be furnished the daughter
of the deceased, and that the lodge
charter be draped for period of thirty
days.
Respectfully submitted,
A. K. WILSON,
f. l.. HEMMINGS.
F. E. WILSON,
Committee.