Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, September 18, 1905, Page 4

ANOTHER RAILROAD Red River Lumber Company Will Build Line From Akeley to Mallard. ROAD WILL RUN THROUGH LAKE GEORGE. Company Behind Drtroit-Bemidii Survey Has Nothing to do With ; Mallard Line, A railroad is to be built from Akeley to Mallard, according to direct information received by the Pioneer today from a highly authoritative source. The grad- ‘ing of the new line has already * been completed to a point within “fouy' miles of Lake George, from the Akeley end, and acrew of surveyors are at work running a preliminary survey from Mallard southeasterly to connect with this grade. The Red River Lumber com- pany, which owns a large saw- mill at Akeley, is behind the new road, and they will use the line as a logging spur until all the timber in the vicinity of Mallard is cut off, after which it will be turned over to the Great North- ern railway company. The road will run directly through Lake George, a town about 25 miles south of Bemidji. A report was circulated a few. days agoto the effect that the engineers working out from Mal- lard were sarveying a branch to connect with the Detroit-Bemidji line. This report, it is claimed, is untrue. It is expected that the road between Akeley and Mallard will be completed next summer, BEMIDJI HAS PURE FOODS State Pure Food Inspector McCabe Finds Everything Very Satisfactory. John McCabe, state pure food inspector, today completed his inspection of the stocks of Be- midji merchants and toa Pioneer representative expressed him- self as much pleased with the re- sult of bis investigations, ‘The merchants here,” said Mr. Mc- Cabe, ‘‘are heartily in sympathy with the work of the department, and wheneyer we tind that con- dition of affairs, we find very lit- tlo adulterated food. Bemidji people are certainly getting pure foods of all kinds.” Mr. McCabe goes from Be- midji to Grand Rapids. Svnopsis of Charter. A porsion of the synopsis of the proposed city charter is printed in today’s issue of the Pioneer. The balance of the sy- nopis will appear tomorrow and the entire text of the synopsis will be published Wednesday. Fall Skirts Our fall line of Ladies’ dress skirts and walking skirts just arrived and they are snappy and stylish as well — as full value for your money. See our line before buying elsewhere. The Bazaar Store GETS PICTURE IN THE PAPER H. G. Hays Tells Duluth Her- ald How Badly Drainage League Needs the Money. The Duluth Herald for Satur- day evening contained a drainage story which covered the better part of two columns in which H. G. Hays of this city endeavored to tell the people of Duluth how important it is that they each contribute $1 to the work of the state drainage league. Mr. Hays promises toaddress the Commer- cial Club of Duluth along this line in the near future. Thear- ticle is headed with an excellent likeness of Mr. Hays. Mr. Hays is spending most of his time now- days endeavoring to interest all parts of the state to the extent of $1 per capita in the work of the League and to this end has visit- ed the twin cities, Duluth, Ten- strike and Kelliher. Ten per cent of the moneys collected goes to Mr. Hays, some to expenses and the rest it is understood will be devoted to maintaining alobby at Washington to secure a drain- ageappropriation from Congress, GOT A BIG : BLACK BEAR Black Bear Shot By Hunting Party At Head of Lake Yesterday. A hunting party at the head of the lake yesterday were sur- prised to run upon a medium sized black bear. His bear ship was fully as much surprised and did his best toavoid hostilities. The hunters however were not so peaceably disposed and the bear was killed by M. La Fon- tisse and brought to town by the party. Bearsarefrequently seen in this section but none has been seen so close to town for some time. Leaves for Washington. Dr, Maurice Francis Egan, professor of English and com- parative literature in the Catho. lic University at Washington, left yesterday to resume his duties after athree week’s vacation in Bemidji as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Crawford. Return From Outing. Dr. Dunlop and Alex Thomp- son of Crookston returned this morning from a week spentah Dr. Dunlop’s summer home on Turtle Lake. They had a fine time but did not succeed in get- ting much game. A New Survey? Engineer Abbott of the Bemidji -Detroit survey was in Bemidji this morning but could not been seen. A rumor is current that he will immediately undertake another survey from Detroit to Bemidji but it cannot be confirm- ed this afternoon. The Best Thing on the Market! Get it, What is it> Why it is the Common Sense Weather Strip. It keeps out the snow and cold in winter and rain and dust in summer. For doors and windows, it looks neat and tasty and does the work claimed for it. See C. A. Parker, sole cwner. Agents wanted. No Ball Game. The ball players from Cloquet failed to put in an appearance in Bemidji yesterday and the game scheduled for the end of the sea- son had to be called off. Bemidji may play several games away from home yet this fall although nothing is definitely arranged. If more games are played Roy Saunders of Park Rapids will probably be added to the team’s lpitching staff, Fifty Years the Standard | _ BAKING POWDIR R Cream of Tartar Powder Made From Grapes No Alum BIG GRIND IN COURT September Term Begins To- morrow With Long List of Criminal Cases RICES NEARLY ALL CRIMINAL CASES WILL BE HARD FOUGHT. Interest Centers Principally in Shorty Vesley Accused of the Dahl Murder. The September term of the district court for Beltrami count begins tomorrow morning when the grand jury will be instructed and set to work. The call of the calendar will be made and the petit jury is summoned for Wed- nesday morning. The criminal calendar is a long one and from present indications | nearly” all of the accused will stand trial. Fred Foote, the slayer of Matt Gannon, has con- fessed his crime, but all of the others will probably plead not guilty. The principal interest in the criminal cases centers in Shortly Vesley accused of the murder of N. O, Dahl and his daughter, Aagot iz April 1904. Vesley has steadily refused to talk of the charge and it is gener- ally believed that he will ot even be tried owing to lack of evidence against him. Even though the grand jury returns no indictments the term | will be one of the most note- worthy for criminal cases that has ever been held in northern Minnesota. The civil cases are not of great importance although there are some eight all told. Additional Locals % M Walter Brannon spent Sunday at Northome. Emil Schneider returned yes- terday from a ten days trip to the twin cities. S J. C. Covington, who has spent a few days with friends in Be- midji, will leave this. evening for Port Arthur, Canada. Mr. and Mrs. George Keihm | returned yesterday from Lake Itasca, where they have spent spent seyeral days with friends. A.S. Wimer, father of Mrs Henry Fuukley, who has spent several weeks in Bemidji has left for his home at Johnson City, Tennessee. G. A. Tuller, who is interested in numerous mercantile ventures in northern Minnesota, is in the city today to consult with his partner, E. H. Winter, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Omich, who are now at Cripple Creek, Col., write a very interesting letter about their trip and tell of a num- ber of interesting experiences. Judge M. A. Spooner left last night for Grand Rapids, where he will preside at the special court term to be held in that city beginning tomorrow morning. John Rhodes, Sophia Rhodes and Bertha Benson were in the city today from Northome on their way to Cass Lake, where they are called by land matters. Chas, Beaundette has com- menced the erection of a new cot-. tage between Fourth and Fifth streets on Americaavenue, which | he will make his home when com-l pleted. March, 1907, thi Sketeh.of Proposed Ci(y Chqiiek. Chapter “I", entitled “NAME, POWERS, ND BOUNDARIES,” contains the provision common to all city charters in the state, iv- ing the name of the corporation and defining in general terms its vested powers. The boundaries of the city are identical with those of the present village, Tne city is di- vided into four wards, as follows: Lirst Ward; All of section 4 and that part of section 9 lying north of the center line of Fourth Street and East of the center line of. Beltrami avenue. Second Ward; All that part of section 9 ly- ing north of the center line.of Fourth Street and west of the center line of Beltrami ave- nue. Third War ections 5, 6,7, 8, 17 and north h:ilf Oft]ls. = Fourth War ection 1, 2, 10, 11, 12, north half of 15 and 16 and that part of S'é‘::? tion 9 lying south of the centerline of Fourth Street. II. 7 Chapter “II”. entitled “ELECTIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS.” names the city officers: defines the terms of all officers: pro- ! vides for elections — general and special: makes provision for filling vacancies in case of removals, abandonment or resignation: names qualificationns: provides penalties for malfeasance, etc. lective” officers are. mayor, clerk, rer. assesors, and until 2 municipal court is established, two justice: of the peace; two alde rmen from _each ward and one alderman at large. The term of office of mayor, clerk. treasurer.and a is one year, after the first term which expires Monday in March, 1%7. At the under the charter one alderman in each ward will be elected for a term expir- ing on the first Monday in March, 197, and one member from each ward for a term ex- piring on the first Monday in March. 1908—t] member receiving the highest number of | votes holds the longer term. Thereafter the term of alderman will be two years—four new members being chosen each year. The alder- man at large is at the fir ection. elected for a term expiring on the t Monday in’ after he is elected for a The first election under : ov. 7th, 1905, No further election will then take place until the third Tuesday in February 1907. The third Tuesday is_general election day, and all terms of office begin on the first Monday in March of the appropriate year. The general election laws of the state "are made applic- able to elections under the charter. 11 offi other than those akove enum- erated, are termed ‘“‘appointive’, officers. They are appointed by the council, in the first instance for terms expiring on first Monday in March, 1907, and t terms of one y They are appointed at the first Monday in March of each year. The terms of office of members of the vari- ous boards are three years. ERS AND DUTIES, defines the powers and du; of all city officers, elective and ap- pointive, with the exception ot the council. The appointive officers ar issiy er. city attorney an engineer. The charter adopts the language employed in city charters generally throughout the state in defining the duties and powers of these offi- ers. 'The only departure made from the ordi- nary language used in suc generally, is in defining the duties of the powers of chief magistrate in other cities. He is required to sign all ordinances and resolu- passed by the council belore they are tive as such, and is vested with the vet power, but he is not a member of the council | and is nct required to attend council mee ings—the alderman at large being the presid- | ing officer of the council. The alderman at large su eds to the: office of mayor when the lati from any cause is unable to act, and fills out the unex pired term of the mayor in case of a vacane:; in that office. The matter of appointment of a city engineer is optional with the council. | IVv. Chapter “I1V”, entitled, defines the duti THE COUNCIL”, es of that body. The powers | of the council are similar in scope to the | powers of other city councils, It mposed ! of the nine alderman. and a majority of all | the members constituteS a quorum. The alderman at large is the presiding officer. ! The first meeting takes place on the 14th day of November, 1905, The_ first annual meeting takes place on the first Monday in March in year, at which time the council elects a dent pro tempore. whose duty it isto{ de in case the alderman at large for | any reason unable to act, The council also, at this meeting, fill the appointive offi for the ensuing year. After their first meeting, the cotncil is required to hold stated meet- ings, and the mayor may call special meet- ancil is authorized to expend during | vear from the general fund for con- | nses not to exceed $500, and no tingent ¢ part of this sum can be expended except upon | resolutions adopted by at leasta % vote of all the membe rs. Itis also required to_appro- | priate a fu her sum, not less than £100 nor more than #200, as a contingent fund for the use of the mayor. At the first meeting in March of each year, the councid is required to call for bids for the public printing, which ! is required to be let to the lowest bidder. V. hereafter for | T TIT | the powers usually conferred upon the police & i ofiother Chapter “1T1". entitled “"OFFICERS-POW- | ing similar instruments, | or who wrongfully assumes to act as police mayor. The mayor is clothed with all the | Orits | has gzeneral supervision of th 1I0TTO! ““The Best is None to Good” This especially so in our prescription department Bring us your Prescriptions, E.N.FRENCH @ CO. CITY DRUG STORE. control and supervision of this department. The members are appointed by the mayor, and he may at his pleasure, remove any member, but any police officer so discharged is permitted a hearing before the council it he demands it. The total expense of the Police Department is limited to the amount of appropriation in each year made by the council. No person is eligible to the police force who is not a citizen of the United State, and able to read and write the English Nanguge understandingly, nor is any person who has not been a resident of the city for at least a year preceeding his appointment, or who is less than twenty-five years of age. The mayor is authorized; when some unusal | occassion requires a larger force, to appoint temporary pdliceman at a salary of not to ex- ceed 32.00 per 'day, buf, such temporary ap- pointments cannot last more than one week without the consent of the council. The mayor is also authorized to appoint special policeman at the request of persons, corpora- tions or social organizations, The last named are to serve free of expense to the y, and are confined in their powers to limits to be designated by the mayor, and can wear no badge of office outside of such limi cept when taking a prisoser to the police station. f a municipal court be established in the city, the mayor is required, at the request of the Municipal Judge, to appoint some mem- ber of the police force for attendance upon such court. The police are delegated with he charter,in this respect, be- s language to other charters throughout the state, generally, The mayor and chief of police are required to formulate rules for the department, with a view of mak- ing it efficient. These rules are required to be filed with the city clerk and a copy fur- nished to each member of the fo This chapter defines who are peace officers, pre- scribes penalti who refuse to a: for the refusal of per: t in quelling disturban ns officer, patrolman or detective wi r who refuse or ne police officer in makingan a; B upon to do so, Or resists arrest or impedes a policeman in the discharge of his duty. The compensation of members of the police de- partmern xed by the council. The second sub-heading under this chapter is th FIRE'DEPARTMENT.” The mayor s department, which shall consist of a board of engineers, composed of a chief, two or more assistant engineers, one or more engine compar and one or more hook and ladder and hose com- { pani The department may be volunteer, part paid or paid. but a part paid or paid department cannot be established except by an affirmative vote o Of all the members of the council. 1f the department be volun- teer, the memby ect their own chief and other officers, subject to the approval of the council, and adopt their own constitutior and y-laws, subject to like a rovat, T i is vesved with powers smii other cities, generally. for the destruction of buildings where- such destruction is necessary to arrest the progress a | or mains can be made e: a of fire. The council is authorized to es- tablish and maintain efficient fire alarms and telegraph and telephonesystems for the use of the fire department, Penalties are pre- ribed for disobedience to orders of the fire chief at fires. The third sub-heading is "WATER AND LIGHT DEPARTMENT.” The city is em- powered to construct or purchase, and main- tain its own water and_eiccuric light, power and neating plant, or either of them, and to furnish the water. heat and power to the inhabitants of the city. The control and management of these plants may be exercis- ed by the council, orin its discretion, by a board to be known as the “Water and Light Commission.” Tf the board execises the con- trol, the members of the board are appointed by the District Court. In the first instance the Court appoints one member for a term of two years and one member for a term of one year, one member of a term of three years, and thereafter the court ap- Doints one member each vear, the board con- Chapter V", is entited, “DEPARTMENTS AND BOARDS”, and deals with the subject implied from the title. The first sub-heading | is the Police Department. The mayor has sisting of three members, all of whom shall be residents and citizens of the city, and at least two of whom shall be freeholders and residents of the city for two years prior to fi i $he time of their appointment. The mem- bersof the board receive a salary of One Dollar per annum, and are required to give a bond for the faithful performance of their duties in the sum of $2500. The board regu- lates the distribution of water, light, heat or power and fixes rates. The city cannot be charged a higher rate than individuals, and cannot be made to pay more than 340 per hy- drant. The city water is paid forfrom the general fuud. The board is authorized to make rules and regulation to carry into ef- fect the provisions of this chapter, and are required to maintain the rates so that the water and light fund of the city shall be at least sufficient to defray the cost of opera- tion of the plant under their management and to pay the interest on all bonds of the city issued on account of such plants. and to in a sinking fund of 5 per cent of the bonds so designated for replacement. The board organizes by electing one of its members president and another secretary. The latter is the bookkeeper of the board. Said board shall employ a superintendant, an engineer and such other help as is necessary, dis- charge such employees at will, and fix their compensation. The secretary is required to report to the council each month. All sup- pulies are purchased as follows: requisition » Tor supplies is made by the board to the city - clerk. who thereupon lays the matter before the council for their action. If allowed. the supplies are then purchased by the clerk. The council may, however, by % vote, auth- orize the water and light commissioners to contract for services and supplies to the ex- tent of 230 in any one month, and in case of extraordinary or sudden injury to the plant, the board may make their requisition to the clerk, who may, by and with the consent of the mayor, make the nec ry purchases. In case the council refuses requisition for supplies from the board, the latter may ap- peal to the District Court, and the Court is empowed to determine the question in a;sum— mary manner, No extension of pipes, wires ————— Dt by order of the board to be approved by the council. The board appoints a or of rentals, Ample provision is made to insure the prompt pay- ment of rentals, and for the enf nent of their collection, also penalties prescribed for 7.3 the unauthorized light or power and for injuries to the plants -The fourth sub-heading under this chapter { is the "HEALTH DEPARTMENT”. The A board health is composed of three members, one of whom must be a practicing physician. ‘The members of the board.are appointed by { =7 . the council, for a term of one year. The board vested with the bowers conferred upon boards s | of health by the general laws of the State, i and in addition thereto, -certain special powers and duties are prescribed. The fitth sub-heading under this chapter is the "LIBRARY BOARD”. The city, by the Drovisions of this chapter, has power to es- | tablish aud maintain public libraries and i readi; oms, galleries of art and museams for and benefit of the inhabitants of R the ¢ and for such purpos 1) acquire property, real.or personal, by gift. purchase or otherwise. and may erect buildings for use as libraries, etc., but no buiiding can be erected upon land to which the city has not the title in fee simple. The management and. control of all such property is committed to a Library Board. composed of five members, as follows: the mayor of the city and the superintendant of the public schools of the. city, who are members, ‘ex-officio, and tigyee other members, two of whom may be worfen, and who shall be appointed by the mayor as follows: one member for one year, one mem- ber for two years, one member for three years, said terms beginning on January Ist. 1906, and annually thereafter one member is appointed. The board crganize by electing one of their number president and one _secre- tary, the latter being clerk and bookkeep- er. The board may employ a librarian and other necessary help and discharge its em- ployees at will. It makes rules for its employ- ees, and rules and regulations for t| atrons. of the libraries etc.” Supplies. books. furri- ture and fixture etc,, are purchased by the secretary of the board making requisition to the city clerk. who reports to the council, | Continued in tomorrow’s Daily Pioneer, JE 0 W P O o D D ) { Fall and Winter GOODS! Our line of Fall and Winter goods is being put onto the shelves and is one that will please you in both quality and price. DRESS GOCODS The newest things ;in Panamas, Voiles, Mohairs, Venetian Broadcloths and Serges. Trimmings and Neckwear The latest will be found in our showcases. Hanan Shoes SR S R Y, N S If You Have Had A Pair You Know They Are The Best That Money Can Buy P A1l Goods Guaranteed Satisfactory or Money Refunded. JUNC D P O O P WM D - L.H.Winter«Co . Bemidji, Minnesota N O O