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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-16
BOYS SECURING CITY
Banquet Committee on Boys Con-
gress Asking Support of Business
Men to Make Banquet a Success
TO RAISE $500 FROM DONATIONS

Eight young men who are enthu-
siastically working to make the
boys congress a success, are scour-
ing. the city today asking the sup
port Of every resident and business
man. To cover all expenses for this
feature attraction of the congress a
sum of 200 dollars must be raised.
According to members of the COM
mittee, every person in the city APP
pears to be willing to back up the
young men and are donating freely.
The banquet will be given at the
Markham hotel and the boys who
come here will he the guests of hon
or. No charge will be made to the
visitors providing they have regist-
cred upon their arrival in the city.
F. A. Wilson, chairman of the
committee which is canvassing for
funds has divided this committee in
to three groups. Four of the boys
will canvass the residential district
while the remainder will "touch" the
business men.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-16
CANCELS TWO HARB0Rs GAME
Club Members Ask Manager To Post
pone Game With Fast Cunt

Although a basketball contest had
been advertised for the latter part of
this week the game will not be play
ed as members and officials of the
club have asked that athletic attrac-
tons be postponed this week. This
action was taken to prevent any in
reference with the play to he given
next Monday might. Two games had
been arranged for between the Athle-
tics and the Two Harbors team and
efforts are now being made to bring
that team here at a later date.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-16
BUILDING FUND GROWS
Elks New Home Subscription Com
mittee Meet Success $500 Has
Already Been, Promised
LIQUOR QUESTION AN ISSUE

Fifty three hundred dollars is the
first days record of the Eilk's com
mittee toward the raising of a fund
for the new Faks building. And to
think this happened on Friday the
thirteenth makes it all the more as
founding. S6.
The Elks have started out to raise
fund of $4,000 and the strides
they are making during the first few
days indicates that the required sum
will he reached before many weeks
roll around.
In addition to the Elks building,
contractors already have plans under
way for the construction of city
buildings the coming year to the ap-
proximate amount Of 100000. .
The majority OF the subscriptions
to the Elks fund however have been
pledged on one condition and that is
that the city retain the saloons at
to-morrow's election. This may sound
like "bluff" to some of the citi-
zens, but upon investigation it was
found that these subscriptions were
actually made on this condition.
More than that, it was learned that
practically all of the building above
referred to depended upon the out
come of Tuesdays election.
The following is a table indicat-
ing the growth of the Elks building
and Will appearssin these columns
from day to day showing the enthus-
iasm taken by the citizens of the city.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-16

Polls open from a. m. to 9 p. m.
One Of the most quiet elections in
the history of Bemidji will be
brong to a close at 9 p. m. tomor-
row when the polls will close. Close
contests are expected in only two
wards where three candidates are in
the race for aldermanic positions,
Those in favor of no-license are max
ing strenuous fight, but the citi-
zens of the city appear to he of the
opinion that the time is not yet ripe
for Bemddji to go dry. While the
vote is expected to be close the pro-
liabilities are that the anti-saloon
element will be defeated. Should the
vote favor the continuance of sal
oons, but by a close majority, the
council will be expected to take &C.
tion which will either cut down the
number of drinking establishments
to less than twenty, or to increase
the license fee to $780,, which
would of course lessen the number.
Socialists In for Trimming. -.
During the last few years the So
cialists have shown considerable
strength in Bemidji, but of late OPP
position to their methods here and
principles has grown continually
and should the battle of ballots re-
suit. in not giving office to single
follower of the red flag, it would
not be at all surprising. .@7- "a
Deserves Reelection.
William MoCuaig has been mayor
of Bemidji for one year and tomor-
row his name will be placed before
the voters as candidate for re-elec-
tion. That he will he returned to
office, and by large majority, there
is no doubt. And he deserves to
be. McCuaig is considered by ev-
cry one as being one. of the best
mayors Bemldjl mas ever had and
the city government under his con-
troll has been above ridicule.
Mayor McCuaig was the source
of the resolution which caused for the
payment Of city warrants without
discount, saving Of 3 per cent, or
about approximately $50 year to all
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-16
FRANCES M'MANUS WINS
Leads Contestants For Claxton Piano
By Four Million Votes-Has Head
ed List Throughout Contest
MISS E1CKSTADT TAKES SECOND

Every contestant in the Schroeder
Pioneer piano contest made a final
effort Saturday to win the $40O Clax-
ton piano which was offered to the
girl securing the most votes before
February IA. Miss Frances McManus
easily held first place and with a
group of loyal supporters raised her
total to 23,861,194 votes which was
a 100000 plurality over Miss
Helen Eickstadt who was awarded
second prize.
Miss Eickstadt received a gold
watch for her efforts. Miss Mara
ret MCGEE was also awarded watch
for fourth prize and Mrs. Carl Burs-
void was given a silver toilet set.
The girls who worked until the last
vote was cast were numbered az fol-
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-16
A PROCLAMATION

Whereas Tuesday February 18th
1914 is General Election day in and
for the City of Bemidji: Now there
fore, pursuant to the ordinances of
the City and the Laws Of the State
of Minnesota and particularly, Sec-
ton 1892 of Chap. 16. Revised Laws
of the State of Minnesota for the
year 1905 and acts amendatory there
of, 1T IS ORDERED that all places
licensed to sell intoxicating liquors
at retail remain closed on said day
and to refrain from directly or in
directly selling, vending or in any
way disposing of Intoxicating liquors
on said day. feel that all our citi-
zens will cooperate in making this
election absolutely free and fair.
Dated at Bemddji, Mimi this 10th
day Of February 1914.
VIM. McCUAIG,
Mayor.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-16
APPEALS TO HIGHEST COURT
Railroad Will Test Minnesota Distance
Tariff Law.

st. Paul, Feb. 16.-The United
States supreme court will be asked to
determine the constitutionality of the
eastman distance tariff law passed by
the last legislature.
Attorney General Smith was notified
that the Duluth and Northern Mime
sofa Railroad company will file an
appeal with the United States su-
preme court from the order of the
United States district court in st
Paul refusing the road an injunction
to restrain the enforcement of the
law.
The company alleged that the
scheduls prepared by the state rail
road and wsrehouse commission un-
der the Cashmas distance tariff law
Is confiscatory. .... ..r g.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-16
CORONER INVESTIGATES.

M. e. 1berson, coroner, returned
yesterday from Thief River Falls,
from whore he had driven to 20
miles north Of Gryla, Beltramt coun-
ty, where he Investigated as to the
death of L. G. Marklund, who was
burned when fire destroyed his home
last Thursday. The coroner found
that Marklund had entered the kit
chen when he found the house to be
on fire and that he must have been
overcome by smoke. r. q. Becker, a
neighbor was badly burned while en-,
deayoring to save Marklud. All Of
the family were severely frost bitten.
The fire was caused by an overheated
stove.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-16
BIRMINGHAM ENTERTAINS
Red Wing Basketball Team Guests
At Local Theatre Saturday

To show the Red Wing basketball
boys that BemidN is thrown open to
visitors. Fred Brinkman manager Of
the Rrinkman theatre invited the
athletes to the theatre Saturday AFT
ternoon. The show was one Of the
best staged by the st. Clair stock
company during their stay in the
city. Shortly after the show members
of the local organization obtained a
rig and drove the visitors about the
city and visited the mills. box factory
and other places of interest.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-16
NORTON TALKS TONIGHT
Minneapolis Attorney Brought Here
By "Drys'' Will Give Closing Argu-
ment In No-license Campaign
WILL HAVE STREET PARADE

Attorney w. I. Norton of Minnea-
polls, brought here by the drys, will
give the closing arguments of the no.
license campaign in the city hall this
evening. He will talk on "Booze and
Economics" the same subject he lee
tured on to crowded house last
evening.
Saturday night Thomas w. Ora
ham spoke on "Booze and Business. {"
This evening the "drys'' will form a
parade and march around the bust
ness streets of the city.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-16

city employees. He caused the banks
to increase the interest on the sink
ing fund money from 1-2 per cent
to 8 per cent. He brought about
the use of free telephones in the city
buildings. He caused the electric
night bills of the Jail and pumping
plant to be reduced about half. A
system OF weights and measures and
milk inspection has been advocated
by the mayor and will soon become
law. And last but not least, Mayor
McCuaig has enforced the liquor
laws of Bemidii and the state, and
during his administration two licen-
ses have revoked for law violation.
His record during his first year in
office is more than satisfactory, and
he by all means should be returned
to the mayorship. -s.g,. ---=-re
A Strong Trio.
George Rhea, city treasurer,
George Stein, city clerk, and Thomas
Lloyd, city assessor, are opposed on
ly by red flag candidates, and each
one of them are entitled to re-elec-
ton by larger majorities than ever
before. All three are competent,
careful asd courteous officials.
.... The Candidates.
Observation-Disclosures, William Nc
Cuaig; Clerk, George Stein; Treas
urer, George Rhea; Assessor, T. E.
Lloyd; Alderman-First Ward, J. P.
Lair and e., R. Getchell; Second
Ward, Tom Smart; Third Ward, Paul
Faucoult and E. l.. Guenther; Fourth
Ward, Rube Miller. 1852. =
Socialist-Mayor, E. W. Hannah;
Clerk, Viggo Peterson; Treasurer,
Frank schroede Ter; Assessor, T.. e.
Harris; Alderman, First Ward, J. G.
Ziegler; Alderman, Second Ward. T.
w. Bell; Alderman, Third Ward, J..
J. Omich; Alderman, Fourth Ward.
Chas. Knopke.
A few voters are of the opinion
that J. o. Harris is a candidate for
the office of assessor i'm opposition
to the reelection of Thomas Lloyd.
This is an error, as ]. E.. Harris IL
Mr.. Lloyd's opponent and is a candi-
date of the Socialists. - @~.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-16
NO DATE FOR CONCERT
Local Organization May Not Enter
tain Bemidji Until After Lent

Bandmaster Remfrey announced
yesterday that no preparations have
been made for another band concert
although the musicians comprising
the organization have been practic-
ing regularly every week. Mr.. Rem
frey was unable to say whether he
would arrange for an entertainment
during lent but if a concert is not
given he will arrange for special at
fractions shortly after the lenten sea-
son.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-16
100000
100000

A number of friends gave plea
SAINT surprise party on Mrs. J. o. Ach-
enbach, ia Beltrami avenue, Satur
day evening, the occasion being her
birth anniversary. The selfinvited
guests were. Messrs. and Mesdames
w. H. Elletson, A. L. Collard, A. CO.
wan, H. E. Rice, and the Mesdames
H. Everson, Denly, Courtney, Morri-
son, Madison, Miller, Ed. Achenbach
and Miss Pearl Collard.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-16
WOULD REDUCE one
SALOON EACH MONTH
Dry Advocate Does Not Favor No.
license At This Time But Suggests
Method-Meets Approval
WOULD NOT CAUSE sHAKE-UP
Gould Later Do Away With Thirst
parlors Entirely-Refers To Num-
Der of Empty Store Buildings

Since the filing of the "dry" peti-
ton this paper has received numer-
Gus communications from the bust
ness men of Bemidji setting forth
their views on the liquor question
and in each case the letter favored
the retention of the saloons at this
time.
That Bemidu should vote 'fdry''
some time I'M the future was also the
wish of some, which sentiment
should meet with popular approval.
II sudden shock can be avoided,
at this time it is the general belief
that 1T should be.
No Good Argument
There can be no good argument
in favor of the saloons. From a NOR
al view point there are none in it's
favor. If the morals of the city were
all that should he considered the
vote tomorrow would probably be
two to one in favor of no license. 1t
is the crippled condition in which
Bemidji may find herself should that
source OF revenue be blocked at this
time. The city budget has been made
up for the coming year and in the
making the council figured strongly
ON the license revenue. If it fails to
get this revenue a special tax will
no doubt be made to make up the de-
Mcit.
Has Good Idea
=: Here's plan a strong "dry" ad-
.vocate has suggested. He said, 'cut
one saloon out each month, until
the city has but one for every 500.
Then see how conditions are. In this
way the vacated buildings will have
been rented and the severe jolt we
might receive by voting them out
now. would not be felt. Then I say
"clean 'em out entirely
It is apparent that many are TAX
fug same stand and even some
Of them will vote "dry" tomorrow
in order to make the vote close. The
latter plan of course is not advocat-
ed by the "wets" as they prefer to
take no chances.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-16
Retired Actress Dead.

New York, Feb. 16.-Miss Helen
Redmond, the actress, who prior to
her retirement from the stage in 1908
scored many notable successes in mu-
sloAl comedy productions, died from
lasunonia In hospital here. Miss
HoAuoud was married in 1903 to DR..
1eod J. Kallyer of Philadelphia.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-16
GIVES SOCKS AND NECK
TIES TO SENATORS.

Washington, Feb. 16.-Sen-
ator ]. Ham Lewis, just back
from abroad, played February
Santa Claus to senators and
senate employees by distribut-
ing a trunkful of socks, neck
ties and pipes.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-16
Mnlns Litigation Postponed.

Butte, Mont, Feb. 16.-The case OF
The Anaconda Copper company against
Hlot-Butte, set for hearing next
month, has been continued by agree
mont until June 8, the temporary re-.
straining order prohibiting mining of
ore from the south vein to remain In
fNrcn
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-16
WILL HOLD CIVIL SERVICE EXAM
Saturday, March Il Set as Date For
"Quiz" For r. F. D. Position.

s. G. Cutter Of the Bemidji post
office force, who has charge Of the
civil service examinations held in
this city for positions with the United
States mail service, has received no.
tice that an examination will be held
in Bemidji and Baudette for a rural
free delivery carrier from Wilton,
Minnesota. The examinations is be-
ing we'll advertised and Mr.. Cutter
believes that several applicants will
be here for the examination.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-16

J. H. Harmon, special agent for
the Great Northern railway was In
Bemidji Saturday on business for
that company. Mr.. Harmon has been
connected with this work for several
years and is now one Of the most
valuable men on the Great North
ern special service. s.e..s
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-16
Recall Asked at Superior.

Superior, Wis, Feb. 16.-Petitions
for the recall Of Mayor ]. s. Konkel
were filed with City Clerk R. e. Nc.
Keague by Attorney Clarence ]. Hart.
ley and Charles Pelletier. They con.
tain the names of 1,042 persons.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-16
Will Walk 5000 Miles.

Fennimore, Wis, Feb. 16.-Advo-
eating economy, Henry 3. Roethe,
Republican gubernatorial candidate,
plans to start a 3,0O0-mile state trip
on foot in March He has bought
three pairs Of cowhide boots.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-16

Montreal, Feb. 16.-An earthquake
az sxl1leisnA violence to rattle furni.
tsss and wake hundreds Of citizens
shook Montreal and the province of
eMsAso. Reports from Lewis. Bal Ste.
1anl and L'lslet said the shock was
Dolt Il those places also. 4
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-16
STATE DISBARS ATTORNEY
Milwaukee Man Charged With OBJ
tanning Money Falsely.

Racine, Wis.,, Feb. 16.-Judge E. B.
Delden, In a decision, ordered that the
license of William G. Cowling of Mil
waukee, to practice as an attorney in
Wisconsin, be revoked and annulled.
Cowling was charged with creating
false situations to obtain money from
clients and with being guilty of con.
duct unbecoming an attorney.
p CowlinG Is now believed to be in
Detroit,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-16
Soldiers Land in Aayti.

Washington. Feb. 16.-Thirty five
American bluejackets were landed
from, the cruiser San Francisco at
Cape Haytien. Hayti, to protect for
oixners and their property. -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-16
ATHLETICS WIN
RED Wing ] SERIES
Bemidji Basket Tps'sr. Show Com
plete Reversal q Form And Out
class Visitors r. Third Game
HowE's WORE SENSATIONAL 4: ! y:
HowE's WORK SENSATIONAL
Able To Connect For Eight Points,
Though Guarded By Conlin-
Liked Treatment Received

- 1900, ~ 100 u.s. ASPA0so
with sensational Dassing, hair-rais-
ing basket shooting and spurts OF
team work never before seen on q
Bemidji floor, the Athletics Of this
city defeated the. fast Mcneil auint
of Red Wing Saturday night by a
score Of Is to 49, thereby winning
the series, taking the first and third
games.
While it would is;be unfair to the
Bemidji players to pick an indiWd-
ual star, all Of them HAVING played a
game of a high standard, the work
of Paul Howe at forward was no. less
than sensational. Held scoreless in
the Friday game by Conlin, Red
Wings star guard; Howe came back
Saturday and connected for four
baskets or eight counts. Not one of
his points were easily thrown, and
his shots were sure. Conlin found
it almost impossible to keep up with
the pace set by his former teammate.
Rough At Times
Each team having won a game,
both We're determined to annex the
third, and this led to much hard
playing, which appeared on the sur
face as being rough work.
The Red Wing Mayers made many
friends in Bemidji by their gentle
menly conduct and went away more
than satisfied with the treatment re-
ceived here. William Ericsson, Red
Wing attorney, brother of George
Ericsson of spooner, who accompani-
ed the team to Bemidji and had
charge of the boys while they were
here, said:
Appreciate Treatment
=. eve surely appreciate the treat
ment we have received here The
boys never had a better time in any
city they have played in, and will
be glad to play here again next year.
The teams are about evenly match
ed"
: A large number of fouls were call
ed during the game, and on these
the Red Wing boys made one more
point than did the sBemidji players.
The locals more than made up this
difference in baskets, securing four
more. Peck and Bestul at guards for
Bemidji played good basketball.
only three Baskets being secured by
their men. Neumann at centre was
in the game from the first blow of
the whistle. Brandon, Bemidji's
sturdy little captain, played one of
the best games of his career, his
floor work and foul shooting being
of a high order
For Red Wing Vollner, Conlin and
Hanson played strong basketball.
III e
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-16
PRESIDENT WILSON BETTER
Executive 10 Not Permitted, However,
to Leave Bedroom.

Washington, Feb. 16.-President
Wilson was up and about and while
his physician did not permit him to
leave his bedroom his cold was con-
sldered better.
Secretary Tumulty, who spent a
half hour with the president, said Mr..
Wilson was getting along nicely.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-16
|BEMIDJPS MOST QUIET ELECTION
CAMP lGN COMES TO CLOSE TOMORROW

Reelection OF MCuag Rhea, Stein Lloyd and
Close Aeanic Contests First And Third
General Fave And Socialists Will Probably Land Single Office
QUESTION CHIEF IssUE-wETs STRENGTH INCREASING
WHERE TO CAST YOUR VOTE
First s.
Aers Grocery Store Belam
streets.
Second Ward
Fire Hail. City hall building street
Third Ward
Building back of Dcaire Irvine
Fourth Ward
Daley Employment Office Second
Beltram
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oNE.THIRD OF FRENCH
ARMY IS ILL.

Paris, Feb, 16.-The govern
ment was assailed in the
chamber of deputies because
$4,000 soldiers, more than
one-third of the French army,
are incapacitated by illness.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-16

Judge M. A. Spooner has returned
from the cites where he spent sew
eral days on legal business.
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Field baskets Bestul 1, Peck 2,
Howe 4, Neumann 2, Vollner 2, Han
son 1, Redler /, Conlin. Fouls
thrown, Volll ers 8, Hanson s, Bran
don z. Referee Stanton and Oftedal.
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Mentr.al shaken by Quake.

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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-10-04
PRINCE, DECORATED,
LEAPS FROM HIS BED
Oscar Shouts When He Hear, of
Award by the
Kaiser.

BERLIN. Oct. .. via London. Or-
The official casualty list made nph.
tonight contains $500 names. anon.
the killed Is Major-Gen. Baron Won dor
Horst. commanding the Twentietn In
fantry Brigade. He was killed on Son.
TENDER 2s while leading his troop, II,
action. He had received the Iron eros.
for his work earlier in the war.
The list mentions also the woura.rs
of Prince Joachim. youngest son Of IN.
Kaiser. at Schaetzels East Prussia
A despatch received here from Met,
says that Prince Oscar. fifth son " the
Kaiser led his regiment In "A desperate
encounter at Verdun on Septcmher a
So many officers were picked on by
French and Turco sharpshoot,r N
trees that the companies were led Al
times by sergeants. Prince Oscar led
the charge, which finally was success.
full. After the victory, which followed
several days exertions, the Prince COLI
lapsed with n severe heart Cramp and
he was ordered to Metz.
When word came that his father had
decorated him with the Iron Crp.s ~
the first class he jumped from bed
shouting that he was we'll again As
there was no decoration available Gen.
Won Starntz presented to the Prince tho
cross he had won In 1870. Prince Oscar
is recovering rapidly.