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The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1913-11-28
PARCELS CLOGPOSTOFfICE
Annual Christmas Congestion Ap-
F." pears Erickson Tells of
Package Insurance.
MAIL EARLY" SIGN POSTED

Congestion of Christmas mail al
ready has become a bugaboo at the
postoffice and sundry are rules and
expendiences being resorted to in
order to snare the specter. With
parcel post shipments added to the ac-
cumulation of mail, the quantity If
matter which will crowd floors and
corridors is expected to be larger than
ever TO forWarn thoughtless pun
lie, the department has prepared sew
eral cards bearing the injunctions,
"Mail Early" g Wrap Securely and
address plainly"
Instructions were received by Of
fees of the state from first assistant
postmaster general, Daniel C. Roper,
to have clerks assigned to parcel post
duty memoriZe the first, second and
third class postoffices, known as the
presidential offices, in the first and
second zones. This will obviate the
necessity for employees spending
frenzied moments looking up data
with crowds lined up at the windows
Department officials, in the inter-
est of time economy, are urging peo-
pie who expect to use the parcel post
to get their tags in advance, address
them and have them tied to packages
on the day of mailing.
"There is much misunderstanding
among people generally as to the in
surance of parcel post articles" said
Postmaster Erickson. Packages un-
der this classification cannot be reg
istered, but they may be insured, the
charge being 5 cents on a value of
$25 and 10 cents from $25 to $50.
Special tags are procured for the pur-
pose, these tags having three Sec
tions, one to be placed on the parcel,
one to be kept by the postoffice and
the third going to the sender"
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1913-11-28
TRIBUNE IS MISINF0RMED
Minneapolis Paper Says Swamp Land
Deal Will Probably Cost C. M.
King Receivership:
FRED KING IS MAN SELECTED

Bemidji persons interested in the
selection of Fred King, the Gran q
Rapids man as receiver in the Cass
Lake land office, are much aroused
because of an article printed in the
Minneapolis Tribune saying that the
appointment would probably be
fought because of the swamp land
protest. The Tribune believing that
G. M. King was to be the new receiv-
er
The Tribune quotes Attorney Gen
eral Smith as saying.
81 saw trouble ahead for these
lands, and l had in mind Just
before the protest was filed to go to
Washington and consult officials of
the interior department. With Mr..
King taking the position he does, his
appointment as register of the land
office at Cass Lake would be harmful
to the state and possibly we would be
doing the right thing if we protest
ed against confirma tion of his ap-
pointment. These lands are located
in the Cass Lake district and Mr..
King could make the state a lot Of
trouble. 1t is not the first time that
this particular land office has made
trouble for u.s.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1913-11-28
Many Crowd Grand.

Crowded houses greeted all shows
at the Grand yesterday at which the
motion picture SIN the Bishops Car
riage," was shown. Many persons
had to be turned away. The same
picture will be shown for the last
time this evening. Many who saw
the picture yesterday claim it to be
one of the best films ever brought to
Bemidji.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1913-11-28
Many Attend

Bemidji United Commercial Ira
velers entertained aboue 40 couple
last evening at their fourth dance of
the season. Remfrey's five piece or
ohestra furnished the music. Miss
Dolly Koors and sister served the
frappe which was furnished by e. F..
Netzer. The dance was classed among
the most successful of the season and
was attended by a larger number
than has ever attended these dances.
The fifth dance Of the series will be
given in about two weeks.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1913-11-28
RIVERS DEFEATS CROSS
Mexican Awarded Victory In Twen-
tieth Round at Los Angeles.

Los Angeles, Nov. 2S-Joe Rivers
of Los Angeles, the Mexican, defeated
Leach Cross. the New York light
weight, in 20 rounds, after two
knockdoWns in the fourth and ninth
Gross showed marvellous recuperative
powers and fought brilliantly, but
could not overcome the lead Rivers
won by constant and vicious milling:
Gross had a marked advantage in
five rounds, while Rivers led in 13.
Referee George Blake's decision was
popular with the crowd.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1913-11-28
Building a Business

It is difficult proposition to build business
without capital and business methods. What would
think of a man who started in business with
little capital in poor location with puor goods
Door statesmen, poor reputation. and last, but not
least, poor advertising. If the poor statesmen do
not sell the goods to the public at the poor loca-
ton, aided by the poor advertising, what does the
poor merchant blame. He invaribly bIames his
advertising and says advertising doesn't pay. His
advertising don't pay him.
The impossible is not claimed for advertising
No one claims that advertising can change the
leopard's spots but advertising will sell the leop-
ards skin. Likewise no claims that advertis-
ing will make a business man out of a man. or a
success of any business but it is claimed that ad-
vertisng will assist materially in building busi-
ness for man where common sense is used in
the conduct of the business.
. The basis of all individual success in life
is common sense, and the b4sis of success in bust
ness is common sense. If man uses common
sense in embarking in business buying his goods,
selecting location, choosing statesmen, and parad-
ing his wares before the public through advertis-
ing it is AS impossible to prevent him from sue
ceeding as to stop the Niagara His purpose is to
build permanent and profitable patronage The
only way do that is to 90 out after business all
the time,
No business essential is less understood and
more neglected, and thus contributes mo e COM
pletely to manJ business failures as advertising
The buying habit of people is changing constantly
and the best way to Keep in touch with these ever
changing habits ever increasing demands, is
through newspaper advertising everybody looks
to the newspaper for all the news
George f. Patterson
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1913-11-28
Society Elects Officers.

Wednesday evening the members
of the Junior-Freshman Literary So
ciety Of the Bemidji high school held
a short meeting to elect officers for
the ensuing year. Edwin J. SimonE
was elected President; Hazel Sever
son. Vice President and Miss Ella
Anderson Secretary and Treasurer.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1913-11-28
Practice Tonight,

Basketball practice will be held this
evening in the Athletic club rooms
and every candidate is requested to
be present. A game is now being ar
ranged for next week and owing to
the short time left for practice the
players will put in every possible mo-
ment at practice. A temporary CAP
tain will probably be appointed TO-
night.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1913-11-28
PROGRAM WAS SUCCESs|
Junior-Freshman Literary Society
Entertained Large Audience We'd
nesday Afternoon at High School
FEATURES print SHOP SCENE,

Original productions are proving
popular in the Bemidji High school as
was shown by the Junior Freshman
Literary program which was given
Wednesday afternoon in the High
school assembly room. Filling the as
semply room and crowding the rear
aisles the attendance proved 4 the
largest that has ever shown an inter
est in the work being done by these
societies. Every number was loudly
applauded and the students partici-
pating in the musicial selections re-
sponded to encores.
The first number on the program
was "a song by the double quartette
consisting Of Myrtle Neuman, Har-
riet Davids, Harold Hayner, Robert
Shaw, George Graham and Delbert
Elletson.
s'One Hour in Printing Office
and original production staged by the
students of the Junior-Freshman Lit
erary society proved to the most en-
:tertaining number presented.
Edwin Simons, as managing edi-
tor, and Fred Graham, as editor had
charge of the office which represent
ed the editorial rooms of city
newspaper. An interesting editorial
on the Mexican situation was read by
Mr.. Simons which described the con-
ditions in Mexico. ~. .. L--.. .
AT the close of this reading Miss
Ella Daligle entered the editorial
rooms dressed as a spinster. Miss
Daigle read an original poem on
Love which apparently did not
meet the approval of the editors who
invited her to leave at any time. This
portion of the number proved to be
the most humorous incident of the en-
tire entertainment and Miss Daigle
won credit for herself by the able
manner in which she recited the long
poem. ,a.-,.. e.
Many High school students were
used by the society editor, Miss Ella
Anderson, for her news items and the
Incidents related brought outbursts Of
applause and laughter from the audi
ence. AS sporting editor Milre Achen-
bach described football game from
the angle of a young lady who was
witnessing her first game. She also
told amusing Incidents on each foot
ball player of the 1913 squad.
Charles Haycraft as fashion editor
described the new fall styles for
women. This subject proved an easy
opportunity for humorous produc-
tion and Mr.. Haycraft was selected
as the most capable of carrying this
role. Walter Deneau as printers
''devil' was also classed among the
comedy features of the production.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1913-11-28
Christmas Sale Tomorrow.

Tomorrow afternoon the women of
the Episcopal church will hold a hand
made Christmas article sale. The
sale will be conducted in the base
ment Of the Episcopalian church.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1913-11-28

Miss Ivis Roberts, teacher in the
Cass Lake schools, is spending her
Thanksgiving vacation as the guest
OF her mother Mrs. w. H. Roberts.
Miss Harding of Cass Lake and Miss
Randall Of St. Paul are also guests
at the Roberts home.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1913-11-28
NEB1sH FARMERS TO MEET
Carlson To Address Settlers Next
Tuesday Afternoon.

Farmers in the vicinity OF NebisA
are much interested in the meeting
which is to be held there next Tues
day afternoon. Mr.. Carlson. of Err
skine, who is known as being one OF
the best institute takers lin the state.
will speak. Other features have been
provided for the program.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1913-11-28
BUSH's ACCIDENT
not CARELESSNESS
In Statement Made to Grow Wing
County Attorney Noted Twirler
Tells Of Running Down Man.
INQUEST BEING HELD TODAY
Witnesses Say Pitcher Was Going
Slow and Could Not Avoid Strik-
ing Aged Man Thought Deaf

An inquest is being held at Brain
erd this afternoon over the remains bf
Louis T. Miller, the aged flagman of
the Northern Pacific railroad, acci-
IDENTIFY run down and killed by Leslie
Joe Bullet Bush.
: Bush, in statement made to Coun-
ty Attorney G. S. Swanson, said that
it was purely accidental; that Miller
had lodged on the street in front of
the car; that he had twice put on the
brakes; that he had turned from Mil
ler, and as he did so the last time
the old man jumped squarely in front
of the car. Bush was driving the
car and one of the passengers was his
father.
+ - Neck Is Broken.
Millers skull was fractured and
his neck was broken. He was taken
to the Sisters hospital by John
Bush, Leslies father, in an ambul-
ance. He died within an hour after
the accident. The car passed over
his body. ...r...
Say He Sounded Horn.
Bush sounded the auto horn as he
rounded the corner, according to eye
witnesses, who said the aged man
walked in front of the machine, eyi-
IDENTIFY not needing the signals. Bush,
who was accompanied by Kirk
Smith, Nose De Rocher and four 9TH
er young men, shouted at Miller, but,
according to witnesses, he seemed
daZed. .-s4
Bush Running Slowly.
J. A. Larson, employed at the
freight depot near the accident, said
Bush was running the car slowly and
had the lamps lighted. Bush re-
fused to make any statement He
conferred with the chief of police,
but was not arrested. The coroner's 5
inquest will be held today. p.
Young Bush is we'll known in Be
midji and mis- many friends here are
confident that the accident was not
due to carelessness and that it was
-.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1913-11-28

There will be special meeting of
the Eastern Star in the Masonic Hall
ahis evening at p. m. There is con-
siderable work to be done and refresh
ments will be served. W.M.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1913-11-28
MAYOR WOULD put
COUNCIL ON SALARY
McCuaig Approves Thief River Fails
Plan Whereby Alderman Are Given
500 a year For Their Services
CHARTER CAN BE REmED1ED
Believes That With Small Amount Of
Work It Can Be Made Into Docu-
ment Filling Needs of Bemidji

That the charter now being used
in governing Bemidji, which is crit
icised by almost every one as being
absolutely no good,' can be made
into a document which will meet
with all the requirements of the city
is the opinion of William McCuaig,
Bemidji's mayor.
The mayor expressed himself in
this way when asked his opinion as
to the defeat Of the charter commits
sion. "While am not opposed to the
commission: form of government, I
must admit that I was against the
proposed charter as it was put to the
voters last Tuesday, he said.
Can Amend Charter
"But with it's defeat" continued
Mr.. %McCuaig, "the ridicule which
during the last couple of years has
been thrust at the present charter is
renewed. We all of course know that
the charter is lacking in several res
poets. We must admit that it has a
large number of good characteristics.
1t is my earnest opinion that with a
small amount of work the charter can
be amended as to in all ways rule and
govern the city's affairs in a proper
manner. - ~.
Another matter which meets with
my approval, and which under our
charter can not be allowed, is the Civ
ing of the members of the council
small salary for work performed by
them in governing the affairs of the
city. At Thief River Falls un-
derstand~ plan allowing each
councilman one hundred dollars
year is very satisfactory. do noe be-
lieve that another charter election
will be held soon''
The New Council
Now that the proposed charter has
been defeated talk is already turn
ing as to who will comprise the new
members of the Bemidji council.
George Stein and George Rhea, city
clerk and treasurer, respectively, will
seek reelection, it is understood, al
though neither have announced his
candidacy. Both "George's'' will
probably be returned ito office with
out opposition. .....
Murphy To Hold Over
Ray Murphy, alderman at large.
will hold over another year, while the
terms of Alderman Klein in the first
Alderman Smart in the second, Alder
man Hannah in the fourth and Alder
man Miller in the fourth will expire.
None of these have announced that
they will seek reelection.
Alderman Hannah is the only So
cialist on the council and it is prob
able that he will meet with opnist-s
tion at the polls in February. Two
years ago when he was elected the
third ward went Socialist by a large
vote, and had much to do in electing
Fred Malzahn mayor. Since that time
and especially in the election Tues
day, indications seem to show that
the Socialist vote in this ward is de-
creasing, and already many are pre-.
dieting that Hannah could not be re-
turned. to the council should he so
desire.
While Mayor McCuaig will not say
he will be candidate for reelection
it is generally understood his name
will be placed on the ballot.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1913-11-28
CASS NAMES DELEGATES
Neighboring County Selects Those
Who Will Attend Big Convention
In Bemidji Next Week
RESULT OF COUNTY MEETING

Delegates who will represent Cass
county at the convention of the Nor
thern Minnesota development as
sociation which is to be held in Be-
midi next Thursday and Friday were
named at a meeting Of the Cass coun-
ty association held recently. M. N.
Kohl was appointed chairman and
Chris Burns, secretary.
Following is list Of the delegates:
Cass Lake-M. N. Kohl, Chris
Burns, G. E. Marshall, VIM. O'Neil
George Lydick, Lester Bartlett.
Walker-F. A. Dare, Hon P. H.
McGarry. w. T. McKeown, A. Nc
Bride.
Backus-B. L. Perry, John Bailey.
Pine River-E. B. Dahl, e. l..
Forbes, H. G. Gilbert, M. Bowman,
Remer-Jos. Hermes, r. A. Wick
lund.
Federal Dam-Ed. Cannon.
Bena-J. e. Johnston, Jas. D..
Middleton.
Pillager- P. Bacon, W. P.
Jones, VIM. Coe.
x x Xxx kkk kk< Xxx X
x THANKSGIVING FOOTBALL x
x x x <kkk kk X kk x x
Notre Dame 20, Texas z.
Carlisle Indians 13. Brown 0.
4 Haskell Indians 80. Christian
i Brothers 10.
University of Pittsburg z. Penn
sylvania State 6.
Syracuse "a. st. Louis 0.
South Dakota II. Creighton 0.
y Western Reserve II, Case s.
st. Thomas Is. Marquette 0.
Cornell 21. Pennsylvania 0.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1913-08-13
Number Five.
A JOINT RESOLUTION.

A JOINT RESOLUTION.
Proposing an amendment to the Con-
stitution Of Pennsylvania.
Be it resolved by the Senate and
House OF Representatives of the Com
monwealth of Pennsylvania in Gener-
al Assembly met, That the follow
ing is proposed as an amendment to
the Constitution of Pennsylvania, in
accordance with the provisions Of the
eighteenth article thereof
Article TX.
Section is. No obligations which
have been heretofore issued, or which
may hereafter be issued, by any coun-
ty or municipality, other than Phila'
delphia, to provide for the construc-
tion or acquisition of waterworks,
subways, underground railways or
street railways, or the appurtenances
thereof, shall be considered as a debt
of a municipality, within the meaning
OF section eight Of article nine OF the
Constitution Of Pennsylvania or OF
this amendment, If the net revenue
derived from said property for per
iod of five years, either before or after
the acquisition thereof, or, where the
same Is constructed by the county or
municipality, after the completion
thereof, shall have been sufficient to
pay interest and sinking-fund charges
during said period upon said obliga'
tions, or if the said obligations shall
be secured by liens upon the respec-
tive properties, and shall impose no
municipal liability. Where munich
palities or counties shall issue obliga-
tions to provide for the construction
of property, as herein provided, said
said municipalities or counties may
also issue obligations to provide for
the interest and sinking-fund charges
accruing thereon until said properties
shall have been completed and in op-
Grafton for a period of one year; and
said municipalities and counties shall
not be required to levy a tax to pay
said interest and sinking-fund charges,
as required by section ten of article
nine of the Constitution OF Pennsyl-
vania, until after said properties shall
have been operated by said counties
or municipalities during said period
of one year. Any of the said munich
palities or counties may incur indebt-
edness in excess of seven per centum,
and not exceeding ten per centum, OF
the assessed valuation of the taxable
property therein, if said increase OF
Indebtedness shall have been assented
TO by three-fifths of the electors vot-
ing at public election, in such man
ner as shall be provided by law.
A np
No. 5.
ROBERT McAFEE,
Secretary of the Commonwealth.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1913-08-13
Number Three.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION.
Proposing an amendment to section
three of article eight Of the Consti-
tuition of Pennsylvania.
Section 1. Be 1t resolved by the
House of Representatives of the Com
monwealth OF Pennsylvania Qf the
Senate concur), That the following Is
proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the Commonwealth OF
Pennsylvania, In accordance with the
provisions of the eighteenth article
thereof
Section 2.-Amend section three Of
article eight, which reads as follows:
"All judges elected by the electors Of
the State at large may be elected at
either a general or municipal election,
as circumstances may require. All
the elections for judges OF the courts
for the several judicial districts, and
for county, city, ward, borough, and
township officers, for regular terms OF
service, shall be held on the municipal
election day; namely, the Tuesday
next following the first Monday of No
vember in each odd-numbered year,
but the General Assembly may by law
fix different day, two-thirds of all
the members of each House consent
ing thereto: Provided, That such
elections shall always be held in an
odd.numbered year." so as to read:
Section 8. All judges elected by
the electors of the State at large may
be elected at either a general or mu.
nicipal election, as circumstances may
require. All elections for judges OF
the courts for the several judicial dis
tricts, and for county, city, ward, bor'
ough, and township officers, for regu'
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1913-08-13
Number Two.
A JOINT RESOLUTION.


Proposing an amendment to section
seven, article three OF the Constitu-
ton Of Pennsylvania, 80 as to per-
NIT special legislation regulating
labor.
Section 1. Be It resolved by the
Senate and House OF Representatives
of the Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
in General Assembly met, That the
following is proposed as an amend
ment to the Constitution OF the Com
monwealth Of Pennsylvania, In ac'
cordance with the provisions OF the
eighteenth article thereof. Amend
ment to Article Three, Section Seven.
Section 2. Amend section seven,
article three OF the Constitution OF
Pennsylvania, which reads as fol'
lows:- ,rfs@H
Section 7. The General Assembly
shall not pass any local or special law
authorizing the creation, extension, or
impairing Of liens:
Regulating the affairs OF counties,
cities, townships, wards, boroughs, OF
school districts:
changing the names of persons or
places:
"Changing the venue in civil or
criminal cases:
Authorizing the laying out, open
ing, altering, or maintaining roads,
highways, streets or alleys:
"Relating to ferries or bridges, or
incorporating ferry or bridge compan-
les. except for the erection Of bridges
crossing streams which form bounda-
ries between this and any other
State:
"Vacating roads. town plats. streets
or alleys:
"Relating to cemeteries, graveyards,
or public grounds not Of the State:
Authorizing the adoption or legitl-
nation of children:
Locating or changing county-seats,
erecting new counties, or changing
county lines: >,
Incorporating cities, towns, or vii
lages, or changing their charters:
For the opening and conducting OF
elections, or fixing or changing the
place OF voting:
Granting divorces:
Erecting new townships or DOT
oughs, changing township lines, bor-
ough limits, or school districts:
Creating offices, or prescribing the
powers and duties of officers In coun-
ties, cities, boroughs, townships, cleo
ton of school districts:
Changing the law Of descent or
succession:
Regulating the practice or juris-
diction of, or changing the rules OF
evidence in, any judicial proceeding
or inquiry before courts, aldermen,
Justices Of the peace, sheriffs, commits
sioners, arbitrators, auditors, masters
in chancery, or other tribunals, or
providing or changing methods for the
collection OF debts, or the enforcing
of judgments, or prescribing the effect
of judicial sales of real estate:
"Regulating the fees, or extending
the powers and duties OF aldermen
justices of the peace, magistrates OF
constables: .
Regulating the management OF
public schools, the building or repair
ing of school houses and the raising
of money for such purposes:
Fixing the rate Of interest:
Affecting the estates OF minors or
persons under disability, except after
due notice to all parties in interest,
to be recited in the special enact
ment:
'Remitting fines, penalties and for
FIXTURES, or refunding moneys legally
paid into the treasury:
'Exempting property from taxation:
Regulating labor, trade, mining or
manufacturing:
Creating corporations, or amend
ing, renewing or extending the chart
ers thereof:
Granting to any corporation, asso'