Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, January 4, 1907, Page 1

k THE BEMIDJI DAILY P INNES® HISTORICAL ~ SOCIETY. VOLUME 4. NUMBER 216 BEMIDJ1, MINNESOTA, FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 4, 1907. TEN CENTS PER WEEE OPPOSES ADOPTION OF LAW FOR BURNING SLASHINGS Fletcher Walker, Prominent Lumberman, Says Settlers and Farmers Would Have to Pay Additional Cost That Would Be Entailed By Such Law. Recently the Picneer published (as news matter) a copy of a cir- cular issued by the Commercial Club of Northome, in which aid was solicited in passing alaw compelling lumbermen in the state to destroy the. slashings left from logging operations. The circular hss been reprinted in many papers throughout the north half of the state, and has been commented on very freely. Fletcher Walker, the manager of T, B. Walker’s extensive lum- bering interests at Akeley and in that vicinity, takes issue with the Northome people, and ina communication published in the Akeley Tribune says: “From alumbering standpoint, I submit the following as a sug- gestion that may not have been called to the attention of the in- terested people. “Standing timber in Minne- sota is getting scarce, and most of the lumbermen are cruising the territory tributary to the logging operations, and are pur- chasing what timber they can. They are doing it in a practical business way, figuring out what the cnst will be for each piece of timber, and subtracting this from what the logs are sold for, delivered at the mill, and will pay no more than the difference |the very small timber and topi to any settler, so thatany cost put on the logging would detract from the value of the settlers’ timber or logs. ‘“Conditions in the territory we are logging in do not come under the head of an accumula- tion of dangerous debris, for the itimber iscut well up into the tops. Timber down to six inches is cut for logs, and smaller tim- ber, down to three inches, is cut for lath bolts, leaving only the brush and tops, along with the very small trees, To burp these lands over, it would require the piling of the tops, which would be quite an expeuse; would add to the heavy expense of logging, and would put up the price of lumber to meet it, with the re- isult that between the settlers in the woods, with timber, logs or wood to sell, and the farmer on i the prairies, would have to pay this extra cost of logging, which iIdo not belieye either of them | will do without a protest, as both of them believe they work hard enough now for what they get i for their labor. “Where the sawmills are lo- cated remote from’ the timber, the cutting is done differently from that which is done locally, lin that they would leave most of logs, so there is left on the land a lot of wood, and many a settler has in the past, purchased land, and cut logs, bolts, wood and cedar sufficient to pay for it, which would not have been pos- sible if fire had been through it the following spring. “To require all of the spruce pulp wood lands that the large trees have been cut from, to be burned over each spring, seems very poor business judgment, to say the least, and to burn the cedar lands, after the poles and posts have been cut, and in most cases the tamarack is still re- maining, seems very improvi- dent. To haul out all of the limbs and tops would make a large expense, and this wovld have to be paid for by the farm- er, by whom most of the posts, and all but the very long poles are used, and who already is ob- jecting in no half-hearted way at the present prices. “I do uot know of a lumber- man who would dare turn loose a crew of men with instructions to burn over the country, after it had dried sufficiently to burn as a danger of aspread of the fire, and consequent litigation would be to great, and it would have to come about the fire crews, would be in charge of some re- sponsible parties, such as a state officer, who would take the re- sponsibility of setting the fires, which might endanger life and property. “The same amount of labor spent in getting through a bill reducing the freight on pulp and cordwood, so that a settler could purchasethe cut over lands, and market the cordwood, at a good profit, would help clean up the lands faster than this bill, and amount to something to both tho railroads, and to the settlers, as it would help very much to get settlers into the country,” dred pages. Blank Books > Beginning the New Year nearly every business will need new sets of books. The Pioneer carries a full line of books and an in- spection of the stock will show that we ecarry all sizes, styles and bindings of books. We have the two, three, four and five column day books and journals. A good line of cash books; a well selected stock of ledgers, single or'double entry, one hundred to eight hun- STEAM HAULERS FOR BELTRAMI GEDAR GO. Two Powerful Machines. Purchased for Use in Blackduck and Kelli- her Camps. CAN HAUL FROM EIGHT TO TEN LOADS OF LOGS AT ONE TRIP Are One Hundred Twenty-five Horse- power and Cost Five Thous- and Dollars Each. The Beltrami Cedar & Land company has purchased a steam hauler and will hereafter doaway with the old method of hauling timber with teams. The hauler was purchased from the Phoenix Manufacturing company of Eau Claire, Wis., and was shipped through Bemidji to Kelliher, the car containing the machine be- ing in Bemidji today, enroute to Kelliber. The hauler is much like a rail- road locomotive. It is equipped with large wheels, both in front and in the rear, and operates something like a threshing engine, A large steel chain en- circles the wheels, and on the chain there are cleats, about two inches in width, which act as grapplers on the icy road. This arrangement gives a powerful purchase and the machmme can hauliarge loads of logs. The hauler is 125 horsepower and cost $5,000. The steam haulers have a capacity of hauling from eight to ten sleigh loads of logs, doing the work that regnires eight or/ ten of the best teams of horses. With good roads, the hauler is a great boon to logging, saving the employ of many men and being a great time saver. The first steam hauler that was worked in this part of the state was used by the Northland Pine company, on the Leech Lake reservation, two years ago. When the operator had become accustomed to running the ma chine, it did very good worlk, and it is expected that the Beltrami company’s hauler will prove to be a success. The Beltrami Cedar & Land company has extensive logging [ba.te, belongs the honor of baving united more couples in the boly bonds of matrimony, during 1906, than any other single indi- vidual in Beltrami county. The records show that Judge Clark officiated at twenty-three mar- riages during the year; and he is an artist at the work of “‘joining souls.” There were forty-seven new cases entered in probate court during 1906. The records of the office show that eleven cases of insanity were brought before the court, and of these seven were committed to state institutions and four were acquitted, Two children were sent to the school for feeble-minded at Faribault and eight were committed to the state school at Owatonna. Clerk of Court F. W. Rhoda is sued 135 marriage licenses dur- ing 1906, and twenty-two di- vorces were granted during the same period. One hundred and. sixteen persons secured final citizenship papers in 1906, of which number six renounced their allegiance to the king of Denmark, thirty-one to the king of HEogland, sixty-three fto the king of Norway and Sweden, three to the emperor of Ger- many, and one each to the presi- dent of Switzzrland, emperor of Austria and king of Belgium. Ninety-five persons secured first papers. Cotton Wedding Anniversary. Last evening was the first an- niversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Dwight D. Miller, (known as a ‘“cotton wedding,”) and they decided to take advan- tage of the anniversary to havea number of their friends' spend the evening at their home and assist them in making merry. About twenty-five invited guests accepted the hospitality offered at the Miller home. Cards was the principal amuse- ment of the evening, the game being progressive cinch, Mrs. J. E. Stevens excelled among the ladies and won the first prize, while to Mrs. F. H. Pepple was given the consolation prize, F, H. Pepple was the peer of the ‘“‘men folks” at cinch and S. E. DeLong was awarded what is known in the cinch rules as the “booby” prize. Mr. and Mrs. Miller were pre- sented with many excellent gifts interests at Blackduck, Kelliher and other peints along the north line of the M. & I. railway. Another hauler, an exact dupli- cate of the one shipped north to- day, will be received by the com- pany tomorrow. One hauler will be used at Blackducz and the other at Kelliher. DOINGS AMONG OFFIGERS AT GOUNTY GOURT HOUSE Auditor Working on Tax Lists.—Inter- esting Data for Past Year from Different Offices. County Auditor Wilmann and Deputy Auditor Brose are work- ing on the tax lists for the 1907 taxes and expect to have the same completed by the ‘end of this week. All real estate taxes became delinquent January 1, 1906, and an additional penalty of 5 per cent. was added, as well as the 10 per cent. penalty which accrued Junel, All pieces or parcels of land on which the taxes have not been paid and havs become delinquent will be sold at the delinquent tax sale, to be held in May. Register of Deeds J. O. Harris states that-the transactions in real estate during 1906 were heavy and numerous, and that the prices realized were very good. The advanced values at which the lands were sold, and the numerous transfers, indicate a healthy condition existing in the Beltrami county real estate market. . A, Clark, judge of pro- as a memento of their first wed- ding anniversary. Dwight D. Miller and Miss Lillian Ench were married in Minneapolis January 3, 1906. Factory Assured for Blackduck. Blackkduck American: C, W. Jewett informs us that the wood working factory for this village is now an assured fact. The company which is a large Minne- apolis concern has had several poiats in view, including Bemidji, but has now definitely decided to invest their money here as the most advantageous point. To Mr. Jewett~and his busi- ness associates belongs much of the credit for securing the factory. Nothing in the way of building will be undertaken during the with the advent of spring work will be begun. A site has been secured free of charge from the townsite owner, Mr. Stoner, be- tween the light plant and the railroad. < Agents for the new concern are here and are buying birch popple, ete. which as soon as the factory is ready will be convert- ed into staves. 2 Popple as theresult of this en- torprise becomes rearly as valu- cord and up. Will Hold Election January 9. The members. of the fire de- partment have adjourned the time for holding their annual election of officers from last Wed- nesday night, the usual time for helding the election, until Wed- nesday, January 9, when & full attendance of ‘members ‘is de- sired. G GLoRul winter but itis expected that| able as birch, bringing from $3 a BLACKDUCK K. P.’S HOLD A PUBLIC INSTALLATION One of the “‘Swellesi”” Social Functions in the History of Blackduck.---Banquet and Musical Program.--- Several From Bemidji in Attendance. - Blackduck, Jan. 4. (Special to the Pioneer.)—The newly elect- ed officers of the Blackduck lodge Kmghts of Pjthias were installed last evening, and the event was the stellar social function of the season in Black- duck. The Tinstallation was public, and there was about eighty iocal and visiting knights and their friends in attendance ameng those from out of town being Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Bailey, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clark, Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Clark, Miss Smyth, and Messrs. G. A. Walker, L. G. Kinch, H. C. Calvert, C. E. Albrant and George Staovens, of Bemidji. The installation was held in| K. P. hall, which was filled to capacity limit. Robert clark of Bemidji, dis- trict deputy grand chancellor officiatad as installing officer and was assisted by G. A. Walker as prelate and O. E Bailey as grand master of work, and the following were install- ed as officers for the ensuing term: H A. McCormick, C.C. (re- elected); W. J. Whiting, V. C; A.L Hall Quest. prelate; R. D. Ferndall, M. of W.; J. M. Sulli- van, M. of A.; J. M. Reed, M. of F; E N. Smith, M.of E; A.C. Johnson, K. of R. & S.; H. M. Latterell, I. G ; A. O Peterson, OiG: T T At the conclusion of the instal- lation ceremonies, Deputy Grand development of the K. P. order in general and the Blackduck lodge in particular and compli- mented the brothers of the “Duck” on the excellent quality of their large membership and the spirit of Pythianism that pre- vailed here. At 10 o’clock, a magnificent six-course banquet was served at the Palace hotel, Landlord Thompson; who is a member of the local lodge, having’ left noth- ing undone todo justice to the occasion in the shape of a bounte- ous repast. Dr. Koch acted as toastmaster at the banquet and called upon several of the guests for re- marks. Robert Clark of Bemidji spoke briefly, and was followed by O, E. Bailey, master of work of the Bemidji lodge. Mr. Bailey’s speech was replete with witty remarks that caused much laughter, and he made a hit with those seated at the tables. Short speeches were also made by Dr. Frieberg, A.E. Witting and Rev. Hall-Quest, of Black- duck. = ‘When ample justice had been done to the viands at the table, the guests reassembled at the 'hall. A literary and musical .pro- gram was rendered, which was greatly enjuyed, and demonstrat ed that Blackdack possesses local talent that is very much above the average ability to entertain an audience. The recitations and vocal and instrumental num- bers were received with much applause and encores were de- ‘manded from every person who participated. It was a late hour when the ad- journment of proceedings was announced, and much praise was accorded the committee on ar- rangements for the excellent en- tertainment that had been pro- vided for the evening, Blackduck lodge K. of P. was instituted in February, 1906. The lodge has grown steadily since that time, and there is now an active. membership of fifty knights, a fine showing for a Chancellor Clark made some ap-f propriate remarks relative to'the| village of but 800 inhabitants. There are at the present time eight applications before the lodge from parties who desire to become members, and the pros- pects are very bright for the continued advancement of the order in Blackduck during the ,coming year, M. & I. Survey Completed. International Falls, Jan, 4.— The survey of the Minnesota & International from Ripple to Iaternational Falls was com- pleted Tuesday. George M. Huss, chief engineer was in town Monday. He stated that he bad not encountered any great ob- stacles between Ripple and this place. The néw line follows the preliminary survey for two miles from Ripple and then sways to the east and’ crosses the Little 'ork at Clarence Kendall’s home- stead. It then parallels the old line to this place. Grading isin progress on the other end and Mr. Huss seems to be well pleased with the progress being made and expects to have the steam ears 1nto International Falls by July 1. Not in Minnesota and North Dakota alone, but, everywhere, the pure food laws approve Hunt’s Perfect Baking Powder, because it is pure, efficient and of high quality. DOINGS AMONG BEMIDJPS: GOUNTRY NEIGHBORS Live Correspondents of the Pioneer Write the News From. Their Localities. WILTON. Clayton, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. William Lakore, is very ill with lang fever. — Mr. and Mrs. T. O. Melby bave been spending a few days with ‘relatives at Felton, Albert Murray is spending his vacation at Minneapolis. Mrs. Gany Brennan and daun- ghter, of Bemidji are spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs, H. E. Bowers. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Patterson and daughter Awilla, visited at McMaham’s Sunday. Mrs. Bollingrud and children of Kellher, have been spending the holidays with relatives here. The dance given by the M. W. A. New Year’seve was largely attended, and the Royal Neigh- bors are highly complimented on the elegant supper which they served - at B. O. Grow’s. The new floor in the hall was very much appreciated by the dancers. Local news on last page. Here From Milacca. E. I. Davis, who had the con- tract with the Crookston Lumber company to do the filing at the Bemidji sawmill during last year is here, with the purpose of making & contract to do the filing during the sawing season of 1907. -~ ; Mr. Davis has many friends here and it is hoped that he will be successful in closing & deal with the mill people. Two “Fawns” Initiated. An interesting meeting of the local lodge of Eiks was held last evening. Considerable business of importance to the order was transacted, and two candidates, E. E. McDonald and E A. hand’’ and initiated as members of the lodge. It is reported, from a reliabie source, that both ntlemen were give : ‘was coming to them. ; Schneider, were given the “glad-