Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, May 5, 1908, Page 1

N Bemldll, ~ Elks' State Convention s s and 20. m Jul Bemidil, 27--Aug. 2 Bemidji Bible Conference THE BEMIDJI DAILY P VOLUME 6. NUMBER 14. OFFER CASH PREMIUMS OF $250 TO POTATO RAISERS d. J. Opsahl and the Selkee Land Company Desire to Pro- mote Potato Raising in Beltrami County,.---Rules Announced to Govern the Contest. In order to promote the potato industry in Beltrami county Repre- sentative J. J. Opsahl of this city has issued a circular letter to the farmers of the county in which he, in conjunction with the Selkce Land company, offers the sum of $250 in premiums for the best potatoes - pro- duced from a half acre of land n Beltrami county. The premiums are to be awarded through the Beltrami County Agri- cultural Association at the fair to be held this fall. Mr. Opsahl’s circular is as follows: “Bemidji, Minn., May 5, 1908. “To Beltrami County Potato Rais- ers: “Will you take a hand 1 devel- oping the potato industry in Bel- trami county and assist in placing before the world a record of the best yield of potatoes in the state for the year 1908? “There is no crop thatcan be raised with more profit to settlers of ordinary means and that is safer and will do more for the development of our land than pota- toes. “To encourage the potato indus- try, J. J. Opsahl and the Selkce Land company hereby offers a purse of $250 in cash, to be devided into eight premiums, for the best half-acre yield of potatoes in Bel- trami county during 1908, The prizes will be paid under the auspices of the Beltrami County Agricultural Association and the money will be promptly delivered on presentation of an award at the Lumbermens National Bank of Bemidji. Ranges, in Duluth and the Twin cities. What we want to add to that are energetic, wide-awake farm- ers. “Parties wishing to compete for any of these premiums must notify J. J. Opsahl on or before June 20th, giving name and address, with size of tract planted (which must be staked out and contain exactly eighty’square rods) section, town and range. A list of all con- testants will then be made up and furnished each one, and the con- testants in each township will then select from ther own number three judges to supervise the digging and measurement, they to issue sworn statements of their respective town- ship yields. “These different township judges will select from their number five judges, one from each commissioners district, to act as judge at the county fair and also award the premiums on the total yield as reported by the township judges; and whose certificates of awards will be accepted as final and paid by J. J. Opsahl on presentation at the Lumbermen’s National Bank. ““The selection of township judges must be made and notice of same furnished J. J. Opsahl before July 20, who will then make a list of same and forward to their chairman at once so that they will have ample time to select their five county judges and have their names, etc., before the county fair and entered on the fair program. “In this way the awards and general rules will be entirely in the hands of the parties who enter the “First award—Fifty dollars, based |-contest. upon the quality of a 300-pound exhibit from each half-acre contest- ant at the county fair, devided in four premiums as follows: “First premium. oo $20 “Second premium....eeeeeaen 15 “Third premium..eeeeeeensn.. 10 “Fourth premium.....eeeeeess 5 $50 *‘Exhibits must be brought to the fair in ample time for proper entry, and must be reasonably free from dirt, with enough potatoes to insure the net weight of 300 pounds, or five bushels, to be passed upon by the judges, “Points of award will be fifty for the heaviest single potato in exhibit; twenty-five points on the heaviest average per potato in single bushel of each exhibit, and twenty-five points on the heaviest average per 300 pounds. Only merchantable anb clean potatoes to be exhibited with special proviso that each lot is to be put up and sold at auction at not less than sixty cents per bushel and the proceeds returned to the exhibitor tq help pay his expenses of such exhibit, “Second award—Two hundred dollars will be given for the best TOTAL yields on a half-acre-tract and devided into four premijums, as follows: ‘First premiumeseees«s--v..$100, “Second premium. s, 50, “Third premium.«ecs++» 35. “Fourth premium........ 15. $200. *“Measurements of yield in this award to be struck by a bushel basket of all sizes-of potatoes fit for table use or feeding purposes. “No restrictions are placed upon the kind of seed to be used, or the soil, or methods of cultivation; the aim for this year is to make ita free- for-all entry under any condition, and the hope is the best kinds of seed will be used, in order to pro- duce the best market quantity as well as the best knawn methads of cultivation to produce the quantity. “Beltrami county has the proper soil and climate for successful potato culture; and there are unlimited “With our sincere hope added that the contestants, through their respective town committees, will organize into the Beltrami County Potato Growers Association, and wishing all the best success and a prosperous year, we remain, “Respectfully yours, “J. J. Opsahl. “Selkce Land Company. - markets at home, on the Iron BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 5, 1908. “Big Bugs” Will Be in Bemidj. The editor of the Pioneer today received the subjoined letter from W. H. Gemmell, superintendent of the M. & I. railway, relative to a contemplated trip of members of the Min- neapolis Commercial Club to International Falls, showing that the members of the club will pass several hours in Bemidji. The Bemidji Commercial Club meets this evening, and no doubt suitable action will be taken for the entertainment of the distinguished guests during their stay in Bemidji. “Mr. A. G. Rutledge, “Brainerd, Minn., May 4, 1908. “Editor Bemidji Pioneer, “Bemidji, Minnesota. “Dear Sir: “The Minneapolis Commercial Club is figuring on running a special train to Intnl. Falls, leaving Minneapolis 11:30 p, m. June 1, reaching Bemidji 3:00 p. m., June 2, leaving for Intnl. Falls at 7:00 p. m. the same night. the G. N. to the Iron Range country. “I thought perhaps the Commercial Club and other people of Bemidji would be glad to know of this plan in advance. Yours truly, On their return from Intnl. Falls they will go via “—W. H. GEMMELL, General Manager.” Robbers Captured--Rig Is Found. Warren, Minn., May 5.—A horse and buggy beloning to Al Dickenson, of Stephen, which were stolen by the bank robbers, was found today near Deer postoffice, in Marshall county. The horse was nearly dead, having been driven hard. J. E. Raymond, alias Joe Zalinsky, and James Nolan, are known to have driven the horse. After leaving it they tried.to hold up a preacher and take his team from him but were unsuccessful. They then traveled to Greenbush, where they were arrested. The Twin City detectives arrived today and will try to weave a tight web around Zalinsky and capture his associates. The authorities are in possession of sufficient evidence to convict Zalinsky, he having been positively indentified today as the man who bought groceries in this town that were found in the bank after it was burglarized. “Address all communications to J.J. Opsahl, 1101 Bemidji Ave., Bemidji, Minn. “Information as to potato culture will be cheerfully furnished all appli- cants by addressing the State Ex- perimental Farm, Grand Rapids, Minnesota.” Drive in Red Lake. . A drive of logs of the J. A. Irvine company at Pine Island have been taken from Pine Island down the Tamarack river to Red lake and are now boomed in the upper arm of the big lake. There are 12,000,000 feet of logs in the drive, and they were brought down from Pine Island under the supervision of John Meyer of this city. The logs will be towed across Red Lake by steamer and driven down the Red Lake river to Thief River Falls, where they will be sawed into lumber. Mill hands may make their sélections during the week and suits will be laid aside until Satur- day night. Phifer Is a “‘Good Indian.” W. J. Phifer, who lives at Deer River, came over’ from that place yesterday afternoon, and after spend- Ing several hours in the city left last evening for Liftlefork, tolook after some business matters there. Mr. Phifer handed a good old $5 bill to the Pioneer man,accompanied with the instructions to send the Daily Pioneer to his address at Deer River, and when the year has gone by to render a bill for another year, Qtating that the Pioneer was just to his liking. The writer has khown “Bill”| Phifer for a good many years, and we have none but ‘words of praise for him. Heisanold resident of Deer River, where he is well liked and where he is always found to the front boosting for his home town. It is men with such blood coursing through their veins who build cities and make progressive communities out of hamlets, in this north country. MEN’'S SUITS Wednesday morning, May the 6th, will place on sale 100 Men’s Suits, our $12.00, $15.00, $18.00, $20.00, $22.50 and $25.00 qualities at $9.99 a Suit 4 days of Suit Bargains; not suits bought for special sale but selected from our tables. have to buy your suspenders and pay for alterations, We'll stand the loss on the suits, Non-Commissioned Officers’ School. The first non-commissioned officers school of Company K was held last evening in the basement of the Brinkman theater. The following were present: Lieutenants Hilleby and Kelly, H. Geil, Markham, Fisk, Cutter, Burgess, E. Geil. Winebren- ner, Getchell and Stewart. The evening wasspent in learning the manual of arms and, under the instructions of Lieutenants Hilleby and Kelly, and First Sergeant Geil, who have all had experience, the boys did very good work. Stock Has Arrived- The tobacco stock for the Burk- hart Cigar company has arrived in the city, and Messrs: Burkhart and Fleckenstien will at once begin the manufacture of their cigars, which will be put on the market as soon as completed. Local news on last page You’ll FORTY CENTS PER MONTH At a meeting of the city council held last evening the members of the council by a unanimous vote carried, over the mayor’s veto, the resolution establishing a municipal court in this city, the court to commence its existence in August. When the final vote was taken, and the resolu- tion was carried, Mayor Pogue said: “I like to see men show their convic- tions regardless of obstacles.” While the resolution carried, it is possible that there may be several obstacles in the way of the final establishing of the court. Several parties are out after the appointment of judge, carrying with it a salary of $1,000 per year, but it is doubtful if the appointment will be made at once. It isup to Governor Johuson to appoint the judge. The bridge committee reported that the board of county commis- sioners were divided as to the matter of making an appropriation to pay the county’s share of building a steel bridge across the Mississipp1 river, between Lake Irving and Lake Bemidji. According to the commit- tee Commissioners Wright and Wagner were favorable to the appro- priation, while Commissioners Sibley and Gunderson were against it, Mr. Sibley having stated that if the city could force the county to make the appropriation, well and good; otherwise he would not vote in favor of the appropriation. The matter was placed in the hands of the city attorney and the latter was instructed to take steps to force the issue and secure the appropriation from the county, if possible. The council also passed an ordi- nance ‘relating to gambling and gambling houses and also an ordi- nance providing for the removal of curtains in the front of saloons during closing hours. The council took up the matter of the telephone service in the COUNCIL WAS UNANIMOUS FOR A MUNICIPAL COURT Passed Resolution Establishing Court, Over the Mayor's Veto.—Bridge Committee Reported Objection by Two Commissioners to Appropriation. city and it is the general sentiment that the company be given time to make repairs and install new para- phernalia as requested; and if the request is not complied with, the company’s franchise will be at- tacked. During the discussion it developed that the chief engineér of the company, when here, a few days ago, suggested reconstructing the entire system, and it is likely that at least $10,000 will be put into the improvements that are to be made. A motion to compel the company to comply with these suggestions was laid on the table temporarily. A large number of cement side- walks were ordered putin in the residence and business parts of the city. By action of the council last even- ing parties who dig cellars and base- ments will be allowed ten cents per yard for the dirt removed, if the same is placed on the streets. The street commisssoner reported as to the condition of the city dock, and several suggestions were made as to the manner of repairing the later, and the dock placed in first class condition. The street commissioner was in- structed to notify the electric light company and the telephons com- pany to remove their guy wires from the trees in the city, as the wires tend to kill the trees and the fran- chises granted the companies do not permit the use ‘of the trees. S A bunch of " bills,..including. the city pay roll of 5_640.' were - allowed, and a number 6f other bills were disallowed or Iaid on the table tem- porarily. The building committee was in- structed to make alterations in the basement of the city hall for the reception of the paraphernalia of the new militia company. Star Perforiners at _fhefflrinkman Family Theater All the Present Week |} “They're great; best I every saw —those three Millards, the musical artists. Ought to see ’em. Fine.” The above is what everyone is saying relative to the great musical trio that are showing at the Brink. man Family theater this week. The trio put on their first performance last evening; and they made a big hit, their work being entirely differ- |prodqcéd he!év before. ent from anything of the kind ever et < The-illustrated song, as sung by Mr. W. J. McIntyre, the sp]endid" : tenor, is a rare treat. ~ s The moving pictures are without exception the best ever flashed on canyas at this popular place. They are new, novel, and secured- a big (‘mtlay. Manager Brinkman is well pleased with the liberal patronage that is accorded the theater asa testimonial of the worth of the attractions shown there. dock. These will be followed out . | i 1 i | | | | !