The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-06-17

Our distinguished guests are here.
Including a majority of the state SEN
ators, many of the representatives,
and nearly all of the states elective
officials, the party is more important
and influential in it's personnel than
any that has ever before made a tour
OF observation of the state.
Every member of the party, which
numbers more than one hundred, is
today an enthusiastic friend and
champion of Northern Minnesota.
"How can we help it," said Senator
Benson OF st. Peter. "This trip has
opened our eyes to the wonderful re-
sources of this section of the state.
and so demonstrated the enterprise.
grit and hospitality of your people,
that you have won our everlasting
friendship. We want to help YOU
grow and we are going to do it," And
this seems to be the sentiment of ev-
eryOne IN the party.
Many Forms of Wealth.
The trip has served to call atten-
tion to the many forms of wealth and
diversity of pursuits in Northern
Minnesota, and has given our visit
ors splendid opportunity to form a
conservative opinion of what we have
and what we need. This is just the
information which we have long
wanted to convey to the people of the
state at large. That it will bring
good results there can be no doubt.
Arrived Last Evening.
The excursionists arrived in Be-
midi at midnight, and practically all
had retired. Early this morning the
visitors were greeted by the reception
committee and presented with book
let informing them of the days pro-
gram. Breakfast was then had at
the Hotel Markham, after which the
visitors enjoyed a boat trip on Lake
Bemidji and down the Mississippi
river to the Warfield cottage.
. SO Machines Await Guests.
When the visitors returned from
the lake trip they found fifty ma
chimes waiting to carry them to the
Larson farm. where they were enter
tanned at picnic lunch, prepared
and served by the Farmers clubs of
Beltrami county. The Bemidji mer-
chants, who had closed their places
of business between the hours of II
and 3, were also guests of the farm
ers.
1000 Attend Picnic. =.
Bright skies of the early morning
had surrendered to dark clouds but
this failed to damper the enjoyment
of the 100 visitors or to lessen the
enthusiasm Of the Bemidji residents
and farmers who had planned the en-
tertainment. Even a light sprinkle
failed to cut down the picnic attend
ance which totaled about 1000.
Northern Minnesota Praised.
Senator Leonard H. Nord, of this
district, was toastmaster at short
session at the picnic grounds, Sena-
tors Benson and Jackson, Gunnar B.
Bjornson, a state representative and
chairman of the state Republican
central committee, Albert Pfaender,
of New Ulm, a former member Of the
legislature and several others being
called on for impromptu speeches.
They extolled the glories of Northern
Minnesota and assured those in at
tendance that in the future their sup
port could be depended upon to as
sist in solving any problem which
might work for the best interests of
this section of the state. The speeches
we're loudly applauded and demon
strated that the lawmakers are sim
cere in their intentions to aid in the
proper development of our great re-
sources.
Nord in Limelight.
The representatives of this legisla-
tive district were praised by several
of the speakers and Senator Nord
and Representative Pendergast were
referred to as having made good dur
ing the last session and to have been
always working for the best interests
of their constituents.
Visit Normal School Site.
Every member of the visiting party
. By "HOP'