Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, May 8, 1907, Page 1

i — — E BEMIDJI DATLY PION EKI"'ES%TA HISTOFHCAL VOLUME 5. NUMBER 17 BEMIDJ1, MINNESOTA, WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 8, 1907. TEN CENTS PER WEEK RUGGLES SELLS MORE OF HIS PINE TIMBER Leech Lake Lumber Company of Walker Successful in Securing Some Fine Stands. 50,000,000 FEET OF NORWAY AND WHITE PINE DISPOSED OF Timber in Beltrami County and Adja- cent to Bemidji---Will Be Sawed in Walker. A deal was closed yesterday whereby the Leech Lake Lumber company (owners of the new saw mill at Walker) became the own- ers of much valuable pine timber in Beltram: county which has been held for many years by C. F. Ruggles, the Michigan mil- lionaire lumberman, who has vast timber interests in northern Minnesota. The pine purchased is in Town 146, Ranges 32-33-34, and Town 147, Ranges 32-33-34, and is so situated that it is considered as being among the most desirable logging pine to be found in the north half of the state. It is es- timated that there is fully 50,000,000 feet in the amount bought, and a large portion there- of is east of Lake Bemidji, less than three miles from the center of this city, The timber lies along the line of the M, & L. rail- way (which runs on the east shore of Livke Bemidji) and ex- tends eastward, the Mississippi river flowing through some of it: Another stind is on the north shore of Lake Bemidji, while still another is near Wilton, five miles west of this city. This timber has been coveted by many lumbermen for several years, and although C. F. Rug- gles, the owner, has many times. asked for bids on the pine, he has always scoffed at the prices offered and said that he would hold it for a while, It is believed that the Leech Lake company paid a handsome sum for the pine, or they would never have secured it, Thiscompany needs timber, in order to supply the mill at Walker. A party who is in the employ of the Walker concern states that the pine will be logged next winter. , “‘Take Notice.” _ All male inhabitants of the city of Bemidji between the ages of %1 and 50 years, except such as are exempt by law, shall pay a poll tax for the year 1907 of one day’s work on the streets, high- ways or public improvements of the city within the ward in which he lives. Ip lieu of cne day’s work he can pay to the superin- tendent of streets one and 50-100 dollars. This notice must be complied with by May 10th, or as soon thereafter as the weather will permit according to the city charter. Report without further notice to James K. Miller, Supt. streets and alleys. Bemidji, Minn., May 6, "07._ Tuomas Maroy, City Clerk. Notice to the Public. Northome, Minn., May 7, 1907. To whom it may concern: Notice is hereby given that my wife, Mrs. Carrie Johnson, hav- ing left my bed and board, I will not be responsible for any bills she may contract from and after the date of this notice, J. P. JOHNSON, Northome, Minn, Food and Apron Sale. The Episcopal Guild will hold a food and apron and bag sale at the I. O. O. F. hall Saturday afternoon and evening, May 11, Sale to commence at 4 o’clock. The supper which was to have been given at this time has been ‘postponed. WORK PROGRESSING ON THE NEW POWER DAM Many Workmen Rushing to Completion the Big Dam at Interna- tional Falls. The work of building the big power dam at International Falls is progressing rapidly. The In- ternational Falls Echo says of the dam and its construction: *The work of rock excavating, building coffer-dam, etc., on the American side is progressing nicely, and with weather and water conditiuns ideal, and 200 men on the job, rapid progress will be made from this time on. “The foundation for the wall of the Canadian power house is now above the water danger Iine It will soon be completed ard then work will be started on the power house, for which the stoc], including the beams, is now on the ground. “The wagon bridge across the canal is completed, and by the means of horses and carts, sand and crushed rock are being hauled to the wall of the dam. A concrete mixer is in place be- side the wall, and as soon asa tier of the facing rock is in place, the work of dumping in the concrete filling will be start- ed. The rock crusher is being kept busy,and there is now some 2,000 yards ready for use. “Foreman John Quinn and force of masons and helpers are making good progress in the building of the main wall «of the dam on the Canadian side. It is now above danger of water for its entire length and like the re- taining wall of the canal, is to be a massive and imposing piece of masonry. Every man on the job from Supt. Patt Quinn down to the laborers, takes pride in the joband in consequence itis being made as good as momey and skill can produce. $50,000 For The Sault Rapids. Intgrnational Falls Press:— The public works department of the Canadian governmenthaveap- propriated $50,000 to be used in improving the rapids at the Sault. These rapids are about forty miles down the Rainy river from here and on account of their length and swiftness of current 1t has’ made navigation almost impossible. For many years the entire population along Rainy river and Lake of the Woods have been using evefy effort to get something done in the way of locks for the benefit of navi- gaticn. This is the first substantial en- couragement that they have re- ceived and while it is ouly about one quarter of the amount need- ;ed to make a permanent lock, yet itis the beginning of what wiil soon bea most necessary improvement to navigation. Engi- neers will soon be on the ground making plans and ascertaining what work will be necessary to constructisame, Seven thousand dollars has also been appropriated for the purpose of dredging the mouth of Rainy river and when these much needed improvements are completed this beautiful river will easily be navigable from here tothe Lake of the Woods and it is altegether probable we will have through steamboat ser- vice on both sides of the river. Tax Judgment Sale. The annual delinquent real estate tax judgment sale will be held at the auditor’s office com- mencing Monda.y morning, May 13. After the sale, occrued. inter- est will be charged against the property so sold at the rate of |7 per cent per month. 3 Parties desiring to redeem their property can do so at any that date in order to redeem rate of 12 per cent per annum. time before or on Monday. After | one must pay interest at the; this city about noon today, an. nouncing that Mrs. W. A. Gould, wife of the superintendent of logging for the Crookston Lum- ber Co., had died at Hot Springs, Arkansas, at 10 o’clock this fore- noon. The announcement of the de- mise of Mrs. Gould came asa shock to the many friends of the family in this city, although it was known that she had been very ill during the past week, with chances about equal for her recovery or her passing away. Mrs. Gould has not been well for some time, and about three weeks ago she accompanied Mr. the hope .of benefitting her health. The treatment at Hot Springs was apparently of much benefit to the invalid, so much so that Mr. Gould returned home the latter part of last week to look after some pressing busi- ness matters. from Hot Springs yesterday, an- nouncing that Mrs. Gould was was.considered dangerous. Mr. Gould to Hot Springs, Ark., in| A telegram came again very sick and her coudition ! the south, Unfortunately, he would be unable to reach Hot Springs in time to be present at his wife’s bedside before her death. The telegram was forwarded to him on the train out from St. Paul. Mrs.W.A. Gould,whose maiden name was Elsie Grinols, was born at Oak Grove, Minn., forty years ago. She moved with her parents to Fairhaven, Minn, (near St. Cloud) when but a few years old and grew to woman- hood at that place. Mrs. Gould was a graduateof the St. Cloud Normal School, and was consid- ered a teacher of more than average ability. Sixteen years ago, Mrs. Gould was married to W. A. Gould. Two daughters (Jessamine and Etta) were born { to them, both of whom are living | 'and reside with the fa.mily in this city. Mr. and Mrs. Gould came to this city about five years ago Mr. Gould having accepted the { position of superintendent of log- ging for the Crookston Lumber lcompauy. The family is popular | MRS. W. A. GOULD BREATHED HER LAST AT HOT SPRINGS The End Came at 10 O’clock This Forenoon.--- Mrs. Gould Had Been Ill for Several Years.---Death Sudden. A telégram was received in |Gould.boarded the first train for [in Bemidji, Mr. and Mrs: Gould and their children being refined and homelike people, the kind who always are liked and re- spected. Mrs. Gould has been unwell for several years, being almost an invalid, and this winter her condition has been growing steadily worse. The trip to Hot Springs was taken as a benefit, but of no avail. Arrangements for the funeral and burial of Mrs. Gould areas yet incomplete, of course, but it is understood that the body will be taken at once from Hot Springs to Fairhaven, where her parents still reside, and the funeral will probably be held at that place next Sunday. Jessamine and Etta Gould, will go to Fairhaven for the fun- eral. They will be accompanied by W. H. Vye, an old friend of the family. Rev, Broomfield of -| this city will have charge of the funeral services at Fairhaven, Mrs. Gould having all her life been a devout Baptist, and dur- ing her residence in this city wes a member of Rev. Broom- field’s church. / Moving Picture Show at Opera House. The Bemidji Fire department have purchased a new moving give entertainments ‘every even- ing. The first of these entertain- ments will be held tomorrow evening at the opera house. The boys have also secured theser- vice of one of the best houses in the east which will furnish new and up to date pictusg screeas for them, giving changes every other night. It is the intention of the boys to place this show in the opera house every evening the house is not otherwise occupied. picture outfit and will hereafier! PIONEER TODAY ISSUES STATELAW SUPPLEMENTS Contains All Laws Enacted by the Late Legislature and Should Be Preserved. The new laws of the -last ses- sion of thelegislature are pub-; I lished in newspaper supplement ' form in this issue of the Pioneer, The laws just fill 24 newspaper pages. In order to get them in this space, 1t was necessary to cut down the big appropriation bill toa bare stategent of the items, and to omit the proposed four new constitutional amend- ments. The law supplements this year are . notable for a fine index, arranged in a plain, clas- sified manner, making 1t very easy to find any special law de- sired or all new legislation on any special subject. These supplements should be i preserved by every subscriber of the Pioneer, as they may prove of great value, giving as they do the full text of the new laws enacted this wintér. - The Pioneer—40c a month, Good Clothes and Nothing Else. schedule: Wait u what comes, when it comes. body. 315 315 worth up to $25. season . B. Stetson’s. Money Cheerfully Refunded. Clothing Hoixse Some Men always buy clothes by a sort of weather ntil the temperature makes a demand upon them. Some men always anticipate the almanac; they’re ready for You can do it either way here; the early buyers have a bet- _ter selection, of course, but we always have enough for every- Covert top coats that are worth up to $22. At $15 Kuppenheimer rain- coats worth as much as $20. Kuppenheimer fine suits; new fabrics latest models: worth up to $22. At $20, finest suits and overcoats that are If new developments in hat styles are of interest to you, and we think they are, you’ll be highly pleased with John B. Stetson’s new stiff hats. Stetson’s “Locust” looks like a head-hner this BB R §3.50 1085 Stiff Hats at $4 * Capyigh 1907 he . House of Kuppenheimer Chicago .................. $4 RAILROADS NOW UNABLE T0 GOLLEGT A PENALTY New Fare Law Makes Changes Favor- able to Those Who Don’t Buy Tickets. - That railroads are unable to collect a penalty from passen- gers who do not buy tickets and pay their fare on trains, is the latest phase of the new two-cent fare law which has just come to light, and which it is believed will result in changes decidedly in favor of the public. The new law says the maxi- mum fare shall be two cents per TAMS BIXBY LEAVES GOVERNMENT EMPLOY Tenders His Resignation as Commis- sioner of Civilized Tribes in Indian Territory. THREE PREVIOUS RESIGNATIONS WERE TABLED---THIS ACCEPTED Bixby Goes‘ Out of Office With Honor to Engage in Private Business. mile. Whena party is on a train and the conductor attempts to collect a penalty in taking a cash fare, he violates the law in that he thereby charges the passen- ger more than two cents per mile for the trip. Hence the penalty must bea thing of the past from now en. Under the present system, therefore, Min- nesota - passengers can just as well pay on the trains as to bother getting a ticket. This doesn’t suit the railroads. They want their depot ticket agents to be handed the coin, and not their conductors. As are- sult, to get around the diffculty to a certain extent, it is predict- ed by a member of the state rail- road and a warehouse .commis- sion' that in 60 to 90 days the roads operating in Minnesota will issue an interchangeable mileage book which will ot only be good in Minnesota but in adjoining states. The use of this book by passengers will doaway with the present trouble caused by people in neighboring states buying tickets to the Minnesota state line and then purchasing new tickets -at a two-cent per mile rate for the Minnesota distance traveled. It would also tempt the general traveling public in this state to use books in prefer- ence to paying fare on trains. The railroad commissioners seem of the opinion that the rule of the railroads to cut out all ex- cursion rates and stick strictly to the two cent per mile proposi- tion, is only temporary. They say it would be impossible for the railroads on such short no- tice to readjust their special and excursion rate schedules “on the new basis, and that the only course they can follow is to cut out all special rate propositions until their rate experts can fig- ure out just where they are at. The opinion of the railroad com- missioners seems to be sus- tained by the fact that the rail- roads have recently re-estab- lished the commutation ticket system-for the neighboring lakes for the summer season, Has Fine Claim.on Moose Lake. Ben Ronning, who owns a fine claim on the banks of Moose lake, in Moose township, eastern Beltrami county, was a visitor in the city today. Mr. Roenning came in from his claim by way of Tenstrike, arriving in the city this morning. Mr. Ronning went to Cass Lake this noon, for the purpose of [purchasing two lots and a house, which adjoin property which he owas in that village. Delinguents Should “‘Cash in.” Those who are still ‘‘shy’’ on delinquent taxes for 1906 are ‘“cashing in” rather slowly tothe county and if there is not more prompt returns within a few days the sheriff’s office will be compelled to ‘“‘get busy” and personally interview the ‘delin- quents. is a costly proposition to the varty on whom the call is made. An apron and bag sale will be given by the Episcopal Guild- at 1. 0. O. F. hall Saturday . after- noon and evening, May 11. Sale to commence at 4 o’clock. stoek office supphes of every description This visit of the sheriff The St. Paul Pioneer Press of yesterday morning contained the following concerning Hon, Tams Bixby atd his connectioe with the Indian department: ‘““‘Secretary of the Interior Gar- field today accepted the resigna- tion of Tams Bixby of Minnesota, commissioner of the civilized tribes of Indians, with head- quarters at Muskogee, I. T. The resignation- takes effect on June 30. “This is the fourth time Mr. Bixby has tendered his resigna- tior. The other three times it was not accepted. - A few weeks ago Bixby notified Secretary Gar- field that he was extremely anx- 10us to quit the government ser- vice and engage in private busi- ness. He said the work of allot- ing the lands to the Indians was well advanced and that he could~ drop out without injury to.the public service. *Just about that time some charges were filed against Bixby by Marshall Mott, attorney for the Creek Indians. This de® layed his resignation. He was determined not to go ouf under fire. Sohe held on. Seoretary Garfield investigated the charges and gave Bixby a clean bill of health. Now Bixby will retire of his own motion and with the regret of the interior depart- ment. Secretary Garfield said—there were several standing apphcants for the place, but he would take his time about the selection of a successor. He admitted how- ever, that he had under consid- eration a plan to consolidate the commission and inspector’s office and place J. George Wright, the present inspector, in charge.” Pete Bennet Dead. Pete Bennet, a well known man about town who has been employed at” different places in this city and the up-line towns as bartender, died at the county hospital Sunday evening from acute alcoholism. Deceased was well known throughout this section, and had been a resident here since pio- neer days. He was of a gener- ous, kindly nature and up to a few years ago until drink got the better of him commanded the respect and confidence of all who knew him. 3 His remains were interred Tuesday afternoon in Greenwood cemetery, Rev. Peart officiating. The body was accompanied to its last resting place by a number of his old friends, who took charge of the funeral. He was his own worst enemy. The Pioneer’s numerous ’phones are all on the same line— No. 3[—and we will be pleased to print any items of a social nature that may be sent in over the “hello.” $9.00 Worth of Fun for 99¢c at the Eagle’s Pov- The Pioneer at all times has in 3 Ball -This Evening. . . erty 5 = SERYET DS