Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 25, 1907, Page 4

= 200 Lady DRAINAGE GONVENTION HELD AT GRAND RAPIDS Continued from first page. six to eight feet in the mile. There is no reason why it cannot be easily and parfectly reclaimed; and had it been, there should be not a square foot of its surface for sale today. It would have made room for a batch of immi- grants, Then there is T. 153 N. R. 25 W.—next east of Margie—of the same character as to surface, surface slope, subsoil and need of thorough drainage. Of its 23,000 acres only a few hundred are taken up and occupied. Some of it before government subdi- vision, by picneers settled onlow knolls such as usually protrude like islands through the great marshes of that region. All of this can be easily and thoroughly reclaimed and provide 21,000 or 22,000 acres for another batch of immigrants. Then there is T. 133 N, R. 27 W.—next west of Margie—of the same character in all respects as that of the vacant 16,000 acres of T. 153 N, R. NW. Thereis nota human being located within its boundaries, and it presents 23,000 acres for ancther batch of immigrants. Then there is T. 154 N. R. 25 W.—next northeast from Margie —on the northern border of which the townsite of Big Falls, with abutting settlements and a waterfall is located. Long since, settlers were at- tracted thither on acconnt of the facilities presented by the higher ground of the natural levee on the Big Fork river. The levee on an average reaches somewhat beyond the south line of the northern tier of sections, where it rurs under the moss of the swamp. The levee with the lobes which protrude from the fringe into the swamp may cover 5,500 acres of that taken up; and the slope of the Margie mordine may cover 1,500 acres of higher ground—a little of which is taken up—so, at least, 16,000 scres crossing, northwesterly, the central portion of this township is swamp; but of the general character given in the foregoing description, only it can be, yet, more easily reclaimed. This reclamation would afford a field for another batch of immigrants. There is no doubt whataver respecting the fertility of the - soil. All that enumerated, and part of that over which we have swung, from such patches as have been cultivated by old time settlers and squatters, madea public showing of grains, gras- ses, roots, tubers, seeds and so forth to excursionists who went through Beltrami and Itasca, from the twin cities and south- ern parts of our state, and it was the unanimous verdict of the examiners—that the exhibits in size, form and guality could not be excelled. The exhibit worked up the in- clinations of tisitors so much that if drainage canals had been in operation over the 137,000 acres I have referred to, the 856 quarter sections could have been disposed of on short notice, There can be no waste in north- ern Minnesota. Itis the home of the Evergreen and on those areas where from the stony de- bris scattered by the driftof the past, the roots of the grain, grasses and horticultural stuff cannot pierce, the root of the evergreen will be in its glory and send up support and sap for noble trunks, There 1s no region in the world more endowed by nature with wonderful and needful oppor- tunities than northern Minne- sota from Crookston onthe west to Duluth on the east; from Little Falls of Morrison county on the south, to International Falls on the north: “Ore;” “forest,” and the making of the largest dairy- Imv region—in one piece--on the earth, not forgetting the needful stores in its crust for success in general agriculture and -Horti- culture. ST But, systematic and thorough drainage is indispensable if for nothing else but to obtain good highways from and to mines, forests, farms, railways, market places,schools, villages and all the other essentialities of civil- ized and progressive American life. As it is now—in face of the enormity of alltheseopportunities —the present aspect of northern Minnesota is a menance to the welfare of the whole state. Thousands of speculative strang- ers traveling by railways which wind over its surface observe— for miles at a stretch—seemingly boundless irreclaimable marshes whose miserable surfaces are varied only by the sickening spectacle of immense areas of timber of old and young growth, which have been destroyed, standing, by repeated forest fires which no man can fight, or even guard against, while they wanton- y rage, townshipafter township, over the quaking, moss-covered expanses. Is it not reasonable that this condition should demand im- mediate and final adjustment by our legislative bodies. If amendment has lagged the blame does not lie, altogether, at the doors of our legislature halls, but more largely at the doors of many of our private citizens, who living in areas surrounded by, or abutting, such adverse_ condi- tious, have neglected to _properly and unselfishly inform those on the seat of power. ) Now, however, it is up to every one who would be credited with a speck of patriotism, or with —_—— Saxrud Absent-Minded. It is certainly up to Charles Saxrud to get rid of that absent mindedness for which he is noted. When Charles was in the city last week he was accom- panied by his wife. Now, Charles has been in the habit of coming to the city by ‘‘his lone- some,” and when the time ar- rived for departure, he uncom- sciously took the train without his “better balf.” His chagrin when he arrived home to find out that he was alone can be the least degree of business ability to enter with spirit into the reclamation of northern Minnesota and thereby fnish our state. Program of Musical. The following is the program for the musical and dramatic en- tertainment, Monday npight, March 25, at the M. E. church: Hail the Day.. -Ohorus How 01d Folks Won nle Oaks J. Ealking Miss I'redrica Graling, Minneapolis Darky Cambmee!lnz Song.. Mr. DeLong, Mr, er, Birs. Maud Symthe and Mlss anch Boyer Little Brown Bab; . Paul L. Dunbar Encouragement Miss Fredrica Graling, Minneapolis MhsG ading, Mrs. Rite ie, Mrs. Symthe The Author’s Reading at. leby Center. .. Kate D, \Vlulns Fredrica Graling, M(nnelw - Selected Miss Fredrica Graling. Minnelnulls The 8ilent System......... Brander ]\lntfl.\ Miss Fredrlnnflrnllnw Minneapolis ne Frank Lovelace M. E. Service. LContributed.] The services at the Methodist church was largely attended yesterday, both morning and evening. At the close- of the morning sermon, Miss Gladys Brannon sang “Life’s Lullaby’’ in a most pleasing manner. ‘She was accompanied - by- Miss Blanche Boyer, In the evening the pastor delivered his eighth sermon on ‘‘Marriages,” the subject being “Elopement Marriages,” and the congrega- tion filled the church. Mrs. Maud Smythe sang: One Sweetly Solemn Thought,” in an effective way. The eight discourses on Marriages have attracted a great deal of attention and have been listened to by large audiences. Card of Thanks. I wish to extend my thanks to the citizens of Mill Park and Nymore for the assistance given me and my children during my better imagined than described. B, K. Anderson, who has known Charles for many years, says this is the first time Charlie has over displayed an ungallant trait. Struck a Blizzard. H. O. Neil of Spooner is among the residents of remote. parts of the county who are doing jury duty at this term of court. Mr. O’Neil, in company with George E, Erickson, the Spooner attor- ney, had quite an experience with a blizzard while on their way from Winnipeg to the Inter-|; national - border, last week. They encour tered a severe storm and were snowbound, north of Emerson for forty-eight hours, and as final climax, the train was wrecked. Custom Service Examination. A first grade examination cus-|§ tom’s service will be held at St Paul May 13th, 1907, upon the following suabjects: Spelling, Arithmetic, Penmanship, Letter writing, Conversion Currency |} and Geography. For further in- formation address the secretary of board of examiners, J. M. |§ Shoemaker, P. O. Bld., St. Paul, Minn. Recital Wednesday Evening. Miss Elizabeth Hill of Still- day evening March pal Guild. "| MARKET AGAIN SLUMPS FEELING OF NERVOUSNESS AND APPREHENSION PREVAILS ON STOCK EXCHANGE. DISCOURAGING NEWS FROM ABROAD CONDITIONS ON, BERLIN BOURSE PRIVATELY REPORTED TO BE SEMI-PANICKY. : New York, March 25.—Another de- moralized slump in stocks at the open- ing revived a great part-of the nerv- ousness and apprehension prevailing in the panic period of ten days ago. The previous violent break in the Eries and Canadian Pacific paved the way to some extent for the action of the market. The particular weakness, however, seemed to find its origin in foreign markets, although the unset- tlement abroad was in part reflected from the New York market. This was held to account for the particular ‘weakness of Canadian Pacific, which holds an important place in the de- partment of American securities on the London Stock Exchange. That stock sold at 160 and 168 on the first sales here, a drop of 3 to 5 points, Further offerings broke the price to 153, an interval of 1% points between wife’s sickness. —Edward Lauritzen. ;| sales being marked on the declines. Union Pacific at the same time ran off 4% to 120. Reading and the Hill Customers % AND (Clearance Sale GRAND REDUCTION | Beginnng Friday, March 22 and Ending April Ist. SHOES We are receiviLg new lines of Spring styles every day and in order to make room for the new stock we have placed on sale all the broken lines at prices that are bound to close them out. Come early while the assortment is large. SHOES One line of ladies strictly up-to-date $4.00 patent leather shoesat.... $2.65 One line ladies’ stylish $3.50 Vici Kid shoesat.............. $2~30 A large assortment of men’s driving and cruising shoes at half pricei Boys’' Misses’ and Children’s shoes at about one half actual Value HATS Men’s new Spring styles and staple shapes of Gordon $3.00hats during this sale HATS at $2.50 “A tew numbers of men’s spring top coats at one half price. One line Grents’ new $5.00 patent leather shoes at. SHOES One line Gents’ Box Calf and Vici Kid $3.50 and $4 00 shoes at. Some styles of Gordon 3.00 hats for $2.00 at these as they are the greatest bargains ever shown in Bemidji. 2.50 HATS Don't fail to looii Men’s and Boy’s Shirts | One quarter off on ali men’s and boys shirts during this sale.. These are all new goods and one glance will convince you of the unpredecented value offered in this 1me Mens boys and childrens sweaters one-third off during this sale. Our new Spring Dress Goods in both wool and wash fabrics are now on display. the largest line and best values ever shown in Bemidji. Spring styles of ““Hannan”, “American Gentleman™ and “American Lady” shoes ane now on display All the new styles and colors in neckwear for Easter water, will give a recital at the | Presbyterian church Wednes-|§ 27. |8 The entertainment will be given |§ under the auspices of the Episco- | & L. PHONE NO. 30 We are showing Satisfaction guaranteed with every purchase or money cheerfully refunded. H. WINTER & CO. stocks fell fiom 3 to 3%, Colorado | Fuel and American Locomotive 2%, Delaware and Hudson 2%, Amalga- mated Copper and Anaconda 2% and practically all of the most active stocks from 1 to 2 points. Brief Period of Improvement. Canadian Pacific rebounded 4 points and there were improvements of 1 to 2 points on the part of the bears to cover and take profits. Liquidation was continued, however, and drove prices downwards again and the tone was wealk and fluctuations wild. There was a substantial rally in the market before the appearance of the bank statement, but in the last hal? heur of the session prices with a few exceptions fell to the lowest level of the day. Unfon Paclfic receded an extreme 4%, Northern Pacific 5%, Great Northern preferred 4%, -South- ern Pacific and Illincis Central and others substantially lower than on the first dip. Bankers with foreign connections reported very discouraging advices from London and Berlic. In London the “curb” was reported to have con- tinued business long after the usual closing hour. On the Berlin bourse conditions were sald to be semi- panicky by local bankers. The feeling here after the close of the market was one of extreme depression. Bad Day on Berlin Bourse. Berlin, March 25.—Operators = on the bourse here experienced one of the worst days for several years past. Following the slight recoverles made ' during récent days most lines dropped | heavily on reports from New York and apprehension that the Paris bank rates may be further raised. SEIZES POLICE_ STATION. New York Magistrate Then Raids Vio- | laters of Excise Law. New York, March 25.—A sensational series of raids upon alleged violaters of the excise law was made under the personal direction of Charles S. Whit- | man, president of the board of city magistrates. To accomplish his pur- pose the magistrate forcibly seized the West Forty-seventh street station in the Upper Tenderloin, temporarily | deposed the sergeant in command, di- | rected the arrest of several alleged violaters of the excise law and then held an impromptu session of court in the police station. Two men who ‘were found in charge of saloons where, it is alleged, liquor was being served after hours, were held in $2,500 bonds for further hcaring and the magistrate declared that he should appear per- sonally to press the charges against ! them when they are arraigned. In the course of the police station court session Magistrate Whitman declared | that the two men who were arrested told him that they were permitted to keep their places open after hours -| because “the captain is fixed.” OPPOSES BOOST IN RATES. Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce Pro- tests to President. -Cincinnati. March 26.—The board of | directors of the Cincinnati chamber of commerce has adopted a memorial, which has Dbeen sent to. President Roosevelt, to the interstate commerce commission and to the presidents of the leading railroads of the country protesting zgainst any Increase in freight rates on the ground that the railroads have themselves announced that owing to the present lack of faciliiles they are unable to furnish a . Feasonable service, the protest main- taining that in view of this admission it is manifestly unjust to attempt a raise in rates, RUSSIAN OFFICIALS IN PLOT. Story of Condemned Revolutionist De- lays His Execution. Moscow, March 22.—The exccution of Tolpagin, the revolutionist, for par- ticipation in a series of robberles, has ; been postponed in order to permit the authorities to investigate a remark- able confession just made by the pris- oner. Tolpagin asserts that while Le was in custody in 1906 he was. ap- proached by members of the secrct police and was induced to participate in robberies in order ‘to betray his comrades. The man adds that the | secret police furnished him with re- volvers, bombs and suitable sugges- tions regarding the crimes to be com- mitted and that he was finally detect- him to death. When he notified the police of condemnation he was, ac- | denounced ed by his comrades, who sentenced Pennsylvania Bank Official the Bars. Pittsburg, March 25.—Ernest W. Bowman, assistant cashier and clerk in the Citizens’ National bank of Tionesta, Pa., was committed to jail charged with misapplication of funds and making certain false entries. The informatien was made before United States Commissioner Curtis M. Shaw- key of Wairen, Pa., by National Bank Examiner W. Emerson Barger. Ac- cording to United States District At- torney Jolm W. Dunkle the apparent shortage will amount to about. $30,000. Bowman has been in the employ of the bank for several years. He denies the charges. >ALLISON ON RAILROADS. Behind lowa Senator Predicts Radical Legis- lation at Next Session. Chicago, March 25.—William B. Alli- son, the veteran United States sen- ator from Iowa, who is in Chicago, expresses the belief that radical ac- tion will be taken at the next session of congress for the purpose of pre- venting a repetition of such malad- ministration of railroads as has been disclosed during the past months, He ““overcapitalizati and other means by which magnates have been able to obtain enormous profits and said that both congress and the cording to his confession, taken before | various states must: previde legisla- a courtmartial and sentenced to death | tion which wiil serve as a check upon in order to silence him the railroads. ALLEGED SHORTAGE OF $30,000.