Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 19, 1908, Page 1

THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEE| VOLUME 5. NUMBER 283. : Histon'cal So:iety BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, THUSSDAY EVENING, MARCH 19, 1908. WILL RUSH WORK ON DAM TO EARLY COMPLETION Beltrami Electric Light & Power Company Have Material on Ground and Have Engaged Services of Competent Superintendent, Formerly of Watab. The Beltrami Electric Light & Power company of this city has again resumed labor on the work of completing the big power dam which is being installed at the rapids in the Mississippi river, some nine miles east of this city. Work on this dam was com- menced early last summer and the foundation for the superstructure was completed before cold weather set in. The putting in of the dam proved tobe a much larger undertaking than the company at first realized, and it was necessary to secure an extension of time from the govern- ment for the completion of the work, The company now estimates that by vigorously pushing the work, the dam can be completed by the latter part of August, at the latest. In order that the very best of help may be had for completing the work at the dam, the power com- pany has engaged the services of Nels Marcoux, who has just com- pleted the big power dam at Watab, near St. Cloud, - and who will have the general supervision of the dam on the Mississippi river. Mr. Mar- coux is at present on the ground. He brought five competent assis- tants with him and the company has engaged a crew of thirty-one men, who are now at work on the dam site. b/ All the foundations for the dam proper were completed before winter set in, and work will now atonce be commenced on the superstructure, which was started yesterday morn- ing. Some 66,000 feet of big Washing- ton fir timber has been shipped in in from the State of Washington and will be used in building the main portion of the dam. The work which the crew is now doing at the dam is building sluice- ways and fishways. All the material to be used on the dam is on the the ground and the work of harness- ing the power at the rapids will soon be consummated. The company has strung wires on the poles from their power plant in this city to the dam, and the elec- tricity which is transmitted over the wires is being used to operate the 25-horsepower motor which is run- ing the sawmill, and the small-dimen- sion lumber is being sawed on the ground. The new dam, when completed, will harness some 2,000 to 3,000 horsepower. The power-house. will be built in the river in the center of the dam, and will be of concrete and steel. The dam will be 110 feet long at the bottom and 244 feet on top; 86 feet wide at the bottom and 8 feet wide at the top. It is the intention of the com- pany to put on fifty or sixty more men just as soon as the weather moderates somewhat and Superin- tendent Marcoux estimates that the| water-wheel will be in place and generating power the first week in August, 1908. power-house will enable the Beltrami ber of new manufacturing industries, midji. COMMENDS AGTION OF HON. HALVOR STEENERSON Rainy River Region Tells of Desired Legislation for Northern Part of County. The Rainy River Region contains the following article concerning the action of Congressman Steenerson in introducing a bill for the relief of set- tlers along the northern part of Bel- trami county. Everyone will agree with the people of Spooner and Baudette—that they know best what is good for their locality,and any move that will assist in the develop- ment of that locality will receive the cordial support of the Pioneer. This, from the Region: “This message from our Con- gressman who had devoted so much time and thought to the drainage matter, has the proper ring.It demon- strates that he has the best inter- ests of the settlers at heart, and is ever ready totake quick action on any reasonable and fair demand. “Itis impossible that a congress- man should know the needs and re- quirements of all his constituentsina district as large as that represented by Mr. Steenerson, but when he is at times ready to hear their peti- tions, and consider their wants and interests, he is then truly a repre- sentative of the people. “Senators Nelson and Clapp have responded just as promptly, and have promised to do all in their power to remedy the hardships com- plained of by the settlers, and with such champions of our cause in both houses of congress we may feel cer- tain that something will be done be- fore the session is adjourned that will allow entrymen. who have filed since the 1st day of March, 1907, to make final proof and obtain title to their claims, regardless of the drain- age laws now in force, or of the drainage bills now pending before Congress. This is really all that was sought by the action of the Commercial Clubs and settlers. The drainage problem will take care of itsself when the proper time comes. The general opinion seems to be that these timber lands will the timber is removed, it is found that drainage is necessary in certain localities, the state laws furnish ample provision for the construction of ditches and the drainage of such lands. . “It is a mistaken idea of some, that these Commercial Clubs and the settlers who attended the joint meeting, are opposed to the general scheme of drainage for which Con- gressman Steenerson has faithfully labored for years. There is no doubt that the undertaking by the National government to make pro- vision for the drainage of the wet and swamp lands in the various states is proper and necessary leg- islation, and it cannot be denied that in Minnesota, there are large tracts of such lands. No sane man would object to drainage, no matter how it is to be accomplished, where it is actually needed, but any plan for such work that deprives the settlers of acquiring title under the homestead laws, until such time as a drainage system is completed would be more harmful than beneficial, and seriously impede the settlement and development of these timber lands. “There is no question now, regard- less of what opinions may have prevailed in the past, that the tim- ber lands in the northern part of the state, when once cleared, are the very best of farm lands, and produce as fit cropsas any other part of the state. There is a ready market for timber, and oun nearly all of these lands, there is more than enough of timber to pay for the clearing. For these reasons settlers find them more desirable and all they ask is an opportunity to acquire title to their homesteads under the homestead laws, and not be indifi- nitely delayed by reason of drainage or any other laws.” than prairie lands, The . completion of this dam and v. Electric Light ‘and power company | to furnish power for a large num- [ which contemplate locating in Be- : never require drainage, but if after | ELKS MEETING TONIGHT. Dear Sir and Bro.— lodge or not, is urged to Bemidji, Minn., March 19, 1908. Please take notice that a regular session of Be- midji Lodge, No. 10562, B. P. O. Elks, will be held this (Thursday) evening at 8 p. m. Work—initia- tion and election of officers. Your presence is earnestly requested. CHAS. H. RATTINGER, Sec't’y. ge= Every Elk, whether a member of Bemidji attend, as business of im- portance will be transacted. A Worthy Homesteader. Henry Wallenkamp, a home- steader living near Littlefork, -came down from his home yesterday morn- ing and went te Cass Lake, where he made final proof in the afternoon on his homestead. Mr. Wallenkamp went to the Littlefork country during the month of February, 1901, and took up his residence on parts of sections 12 and 24-167-26. He has made his home on this land ever since Feb. 10, 1901, and has cleared twelve acres of land, built roads, erected buildings and in wmany ways improved the property for a home. Mr. Wallenkamp has been unable to file on his land until last Decem- ber on account of the contest in- auguarated by the state under the state swamp land grant, whereby the government ceded many acres of ‘northern Minnesota land ' to the state. 3 There is general satisfaction at Littlefork and that vicinity over the fact that Mr. Wallenkamp is able to prove upon his claim as he is one of the most deserving settlers in that vicinity. E.]J. Holler and H. M. Kibbing of Littlefork accompanied Mr. Wallenkamp to Cass Lake and acted as witnesses to the proof. New England Supper. One of the divisions of the Pres- byterian Aid will give a New Eng- land supper Saturday evening, March 21, beginning at 5:30 o’clock p. m. at the Odd Fellows hall. Price for adults 25c, childten 15. Great sale of house dresses, wrap- pers and curtains at Berman Empor- ium, New Spring Milinery Display, Commencing Friday, March 20th, and continuing from then on, during which time we shall exhibit the newest ideas in up-to-date millinery, Pattern and Tailored Hats, Novel- ties in Flowers, Ornaments, Veil- ings, etc. Our coming Display will outrival anything we have previously shown. Come now, or come later. You will Ifim:l we have the leading styles from eastern marckets. At Hetland’s Millinery. Nymore Lots for Sale. I have for sale a few choicc lots in Barrett’s addition to Nymore. Cheap for cash or on easy terms. C. E. Barrett, corner 6th street and American avenue, Bemidji. rent. Safety deposit boxes for Lumbermens National Bank. many new ones. Thursday, Indian Linon THE BAZAAR STORE Our aim in submitting this sale to the public is to enumer- ate and bring to your attention some of the most desirable and best selling numbers along the White Goods Line. By this way we hope to 1each all of our regular customers and to interest We wish to Specialize Our Muslin Underwear and White Waists. We appreciate the fact that no retailer, no matter how large his store, can carry all styles in stock; in addition to our already large spring stock, we have just received a wide and elaborate sample line from the manufacturers. We have every- thing in Lingerie Waists and Underwear, to suit either the simplest or most fastidious taste. - We trust you will repay our efforts by increasing our trade. In return we promise you satisfaction in styles and quality. A FEW OF OUR SPECIALS: Muslin Underwear Shirt Waists Corset Cover Embroideries Bed Spreads| Bleached Sheetings: Ribbons fiday and Saturday o \ FORTY CENTS PER MONTH TRIALS ARE PROGRESSING GRAND JURY INDICTMENTS Proceedings in District Court Being Handled Expedi- tiously.---One Indicted Prisoner Plead Guilty to Forgery, Also to Uttering Forged Instrument. The- trial of cases in district court was commenced in earnest yesterday afternoon, and the heavy work of the term is now on. Yesterday afternoon, the grand jury called for the consid- eration of the court, and through the foreman, Frank Collins, returned seven true bills, three. of which are not divulged, as the parties in- dicted have not yet been arrested. Two indictments were returned against Michael O’Brien, one charg- ing O’Brien with forgery in the first degree, the other being for uttering a forged instrument. O’Brien had cashed checks drawn on Hinchy Bros., which were forgeries. He was arrested, after local parties had cashed the checks. O’Brien was arraigned in court this morning and plead guilty, the court setting 1:30 this afternoon as the time tor pass- ing the sentence on him. An indictment was\ returned against Witales Sjogren, under the name of William Sjogren, charging him with assault in the first degree. The prisoner is said to have as- saulted his wife and given her an unmerciful pounding. Sjogren ap- peared in court this forenoon and was given until 1:30 - this afternoon in which to plead. Gibbons & Tor- rance appeared as attorneys for Sjogren. An indictment was. returned against Ed. Johnson, indicted under ll | the name of John Johmnson, in which indictment stated that Johnson’s true name was Ed. Johnson.. John- §|son‘is indicted for dSssultin the first degree, charged with* assault- ing a partner in a resort in the west end of the city last fall. E.E. Mc- Donald appeared as. attorney for Johnson, and he will plead this | afternoon. Yesterday afternoon, the case of R. H. Dickinson vs. Henry Stech- man was taken up by the court, Charles W. Scrutchin appearing for the plaintiff and E. E. McDonald acting as council for the defend- ant, being trial by jury. The defend- ant moved for a verdict for the de- fendant, which motion was denied. The plaintiff moved for a verdict in favor of the plaintiff. The court instructed the jury to return a ver- dict for the plaintiff in the sum of $264.41. The defendant moved for judgment for defendant, notwith- standing the verdict on the min- utes, and the court set March 20th, at 7:30 p. m., as the time for hear- ing arguments on the motion. The case involved an alleged contract for land at Tenstrike. The case of L. H. Roberts vs. Wes Wright was the next matter taken up by the court, being an ac- tion for recovery ona note. H. J. Loud appeared as counsel for the plaintiff, Gibbons & Torrance being retained by the defendant. Many witnesses testified in the case which was completed before the noon hour today, the court denying a motion made by plaintiff’s counsel, that ver- dict be directed for plaintiff. This afternoon, Ed. Johnson ap- peared in court and through his at- torney, plead guilty to the charge of assault in the first degree. Judge Spooner set Tuesday, March 24th, as the day for Johnson’s trial. In the case of L. H. Roberts vs. | Wes Wright, the jury brought in a verdict for the plaintiff, in the “sum of $44.66, the original amount claim- ed by defendant to be due on note being $200. . - b e B This afternoon, the case of K. G. Balstad vs. J. P. Pogue was on for trial, at time of going to press. — oo DEMOGRATIC CONVENTION WILL BE HELD MAY OTH Counties Will Then Select Delegates to State Convention---Date Not Set for Latter. St. Paul, March 10.—Frank A. Day, as chairman of the Democratic state central committee, yesterday issued the call for the state conven- tion which is to select delegates to the national convention at Denver. The call provides for primaries on the evening of May 6, which is Wed- nesday, and for the county conven- tions on Saturday, May 9. .These dates were fixed by committee com- posed of Mr. Day, E. A. Stevens of Minneapolis, secretary of the central committee and C. A. Quist of Minne- apolis, under authority of a resolu- tion passed by the state. central committee. The state convention will be held in St. Paul May 14 at 10 o’clock at the Auditorium. The Democratic state convention in St. Paul will select all of the twenty-two delegates to the national convention. The Republicans have conventions in each congressional district and the state convention elects only four delegates at large, but at the Democratic state conven- tion the delegates from each con- gressional district get together for a caucus and elect two delegates. The convention then assembles and rati- fies these and elects the four addi- tional delegates at large. Frank Day has not yet appointed the committee of five which is to select the date and place for the second state convention to nominate state officers. This convention will not be held before the national convention at Denver and it is not probable that it will be held before August. There has been some sug- gestion that the convention would be held before the national convention, The general understanding has been 7 o CLnaT that the convention will be held late, hut some suggest an early con- vention. “Tilly Olson,” March 26th. No dramatic writer ever hit upon the idea of making a young Swedish girl a heroine of a drama until “TILLIE OLSON” was thought out. There have been numerous ‘Swedis- American dramas written for male stars, bat this is the first one in which the fair sex are exploited. The only Swedish character in “TILLIE OLSON” is the girl Tilly. The rest of the characters are pro- ducts of the great Northwest, the scene being laid first on a Minnesota farm and later in the city of Minne- apolis. “Tilly” proves to be a very entertaining stage creation, for she is bright and witty and with a fund of good humor hid beneath the im- perturbility for which her nation is noted. The situations of the play are said to be extremely amusing and the comedy is clean cut and scintillating with good things from beginning’ to end. Some original specialties are introduced and a fine quartette is carried for the church scene. An adequate scenic equip- ment has been provided, every scene being from the studio of Messrs. Moses & Hamilton of the Broadway Theatre, New York. An exception- ally clever campany will aid in in- terpreting the comedy and the title role will be played by an especially clever comedienne, Miss Emily Erickson Green. At City Opera House, March 26th. Lumber for Sale. 25,000 feet pine lumber for Sale,at Wilton, consisting of No. 1 and 2: white and Norway, mill run. Price at mill, $15 per m. W. R. Tait, News Office, Bemidji, Minn." Bemidji Souvenir En'velopes printed, advertising the dates for holding the RBemidji Bible Confer- ence, on sale at the Pioneer office at 15c per package. i 1 TR inch board demensions and plank, °