Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, August 8, 1908, Page 1

THE BEMIDJI D. VOLUME 6. NUMBER 95. NORTHWESTERN LIVESTOCK SHOW NOVEMBER 17 TO 20 Liberal Prizes to be Offered to Exhibitors.—0f Special Interest to Farmers.—$7000 in Premiums.—South St. Paul Making Preparations for Event. The favorable tone of the govern- ment c1op report indicating that the corn crop will be a great deal better than was at first anticipated has given encouragement to the manage- ment of the Northwestern Live Stock Show, which will be given at South St. Paul November 17th to 20th ex- clusive, and they now feel that there is no question but that the exhibits will outnumber those originally ex- pected. Their hopes are not based alone upon the improved outlook for a good corn crop, which is an essen- tial factor, but they have been encouraged by the expressions of willingness to exhibit which have come from North Dakota and by advices from South Dakota and Wis- consin stockraisers that they will make entries at the coming show. The management of the show desires at the present time to draw particular attention of farmers and stock raisers to the fact that they need not withhold stock from exhi- bition at this show because it is not as good as some that has taken prizes at the International Show at Chicago. The stockraisers in this terrisory should understand that thus far far Minnesota, North and South Dakota and also Wisconsin and Montana, and especially this section which surrounds the St. Paul market and is eligible to the entry lists, have never raised a very fine grade of stock either of cattle, hogs or sheep. The exhibitors therefore are com- peting against other farmers or stockraisers who are not veterans in the business. They are not com- peting against professional show herds and they are getting up against the same proposition which they would meet if they exhibited at the International. ' It is a certainty that many cattle, hogs and sheep which were withheld from the show last yewr because farmers felt that they would stand no chance of taking prizes would have won premiums. .= As a result some of the classes were not filled out completely. This year the show has $7,000 to pay out in premiums which makes it the more probable that an exhibitor can make a winning easier than last year. Farmers, stock raisers and feeders should not forget that this is their show; that there has been provided here an oportunity for the compari- son of stock of all kinds which can- not but prove of educational value. The benefit is direct and personal. No great movement in any field of life was ever advanced by one man’s experience alone. It is the exper- ience of many men sifted and com- pared which has made progress, both in live stock and other affairs. The show here offers a home school in live stock raising. The best that the farm or feedlot produces is what is wanted. They may not be top notchers but if interest is taken there may be top notchers on the list in the near future. It is to awaken and encourage friendly rivalry among stock’ raisers and broad interest in live stock raising that the show is financed. The managment of the show has been genererous in the matter of premiums as may be seen by com- parison with the premium list of a well known and established show in the matter of prizes for the best carlot of hogs in the two classes: lard hogs and bacon hogs. The, show referred to offers as follows in each class: First, $40; second $25; third $15 and sweepstakes of $25. The Northwestern Live Stock Show in the same class offers the following prizes: First, $75; second, $60; third $40 and fourth, $20 and sweepsteaks of $100. The same regard for the exhibitors’ interest is shown throughout the entire arrangement of prizes. — Reed in the East. The Pioneer man has received a letter from R. W. Reed, who recently left on a trip to New York and other points in the east. Mr Reed says: “My Dear Doc:—You will have to excuse me for not keeping my promise to you about writing. My intentions were good at the time, but I am seeing things so fast and big that it takes all my time to sit up and take notica. “I leave Monday for Parkland and Washington. Boston, I was up in the Flatiron building yester- day to call on a friend of ours, Mr. Bruce. He turned out to be another ; fellow—just like our Bruce, a good | fellow. “Best wishes to yourself and all the boys. “Your friend, “—R. W. Reed.” Souvenir postal cards of the Methodist, presbyterian, and Baptist | churches on sale at this office. Local news on last page OUR C ANCHOR CEMENT BLOCKS LAIMS: Continuous Air Space. Moisture Proof. Can be plastered on without lath- ing or stripping with perfect safety. Any width from For sale by 8 to 12 inches. Anchor Concrete Block Co. OMICH & YOUNG, Proprietors. Yards on Red Lake “Y.” - 1 RED LAKERS HAVE LITTLE * RESPECT FOR GAME LAWS Despite Orders Given Agent Allen to Stop Indians Killing Game Off Reservation, the Reds Killed Many Moose on North Shore of Red Lake. “There will be some dead Indians around the north shore of Upper Red Lake if the Indian agent at Red Lake Agency does not put a stop to the practice in vogue among the band of Red Lakers of going to the north shore during the summer months and early fall and indes- criminately killing moose, and deer and an occasional caribou, contary to the laws of laws of the state.” Such is the sentiment which pre- vails among the white settlers about the Upper and Lower Red Lakes, who have taken homestead in that part of Beltrami county and are hewing out homes in the wilderness and making farms. This sentiment was expressed to A.G.Rutledge of this city,state game warden, who has just returned from an arduous trip to Shotley and the north shore of Upper Red Lake, the Tamarack river, the east shore of Upper Red Lake and Moose creek, Popple Creek, the two Deer Rivers and Rice Lake, on the north and northwest shores of Upper Red Lake, where he went to 1nvestigate the reports that the Indians have been killing moose in that vicinity. Mr. Rutledge found that the In- dians had, some two weeks ago, been camping on each of the creeks and rivers mentioned (except Tam- arack river) and the skulls of not less than twenty moose and ten deer showed plainly that the Indians have been very successful in their hunt for big game. . Mr. Rutledge talked with many of the settlers in the vicinity of the lake and all were loud in their pro- test against the manner in which the Indians have been allowed to utterly disregard the game laws at all times. It is said by at least two reputable homesteaders that Indians not only killed moose and deer for their own domestic use, but that they have sold the meat of the animals to crews working on the lake- gathering up logs. No positive: proof which would convict in' a justice court could be obtained for use against the Indians as the settlers fear that they might be burned out and their property destroyed if they testify against the Indians. Mr. Rutledge will take up the matter of the Indians killing game out of season with the Game and Fish Commission at St. Paul and also with Congressman Steenerson and the officials of Indian depart- ment at Washington. Last winter the Indians at Red Lake killed quite a number of caribou on the north shore of Red Lake, off the reservation. Mr. Rutledge took up,the matter with Senator Clapp and Congressman Steenerson, and through them, with the Indian department at Washing- ton, with the result that the Game and Fish Commission received assur- ances from C. T. Larrabee, acting commissioner of Indian affairs at Washington, that the killing of any game contrary tc¢'the laws of the state of Minnesota by members of the Red Lake band should be stopped; and in compliance with that assurance; orders were issued to Earl W. Allen, Indian agent at the Red Lake Ageney, to “take immedi- ate steps to have the killing stopped.” For a time the Indians remained within their old haunts in the north end of the lake to kill game, but this summer they have again been killing moose and deer at the north end of the lake, several miles re- moved from the reservation lines. Believing, as we do the settlers who are farming in Beltrami county, that the Indian has no more right relative to the game laws than a white man, Game Warden Rutledge is taking up the matter with the Game and Fish Commission, with the result that an order will probably be issued in unmistakable language to forthwith arrest every Indian who is caught hunting or fishing off the reservation out of season or in any way contrary to the game and fish laws. s The trip made by Mr. Rutledge, who was accompanied by Deputy Sheriff Andrew Johnson, was a very arduous one. They walked by night through swamps with their feet wet and also slept in the open on the shores of the lake with nothing to protect them from the weather. . The trip of the two men will be of much benefit to the State Game and Fish Commission in that it will place the settlers around Red Lake in closer touch with the Commission and will undoubtedly result in their co-operation for a better enforce- ment of the game and fish laws of the state, especially with reference to the Indians, who have been dealt with rather leniently by the Com- mission in former years, owing to the desire not to create unfavorable sentiment azainst the Commission in making the “noble Red man” obey the law. DOINGS IN THE VARIOUS CHURGHES OF THE GITY Hours of Worship and Subjects of Ser- mons to Be Delivered in the City Sunday. Catholic—There will be mass Sunday at 8:30 and 10:30 a. m. Norwegian Lutheran—Rev. T. S. Kolste, pastor, Services at I10:30 am. and 8:00p.m. Sunday school, Norwegian and English, at 9 a. m. Episcopal—Rev. Herbert Shut of St. Pater, St. Paul will hold ser- vices in the I. O. O. F. hall tomor- row at 10:30. All are cordially in- vited. Methodist Episcopal—Rev. N. W. Hursh of Minneapolis will occupy the pulpit Sunday both morning and evening. Morning services at 10:30; evening serviceat8. Sunday school at 12:15. All strangers are cordially invited to worship with us. Presbyterian—There will be the usual services at the Presbyterian church, Rev. S. A. Jamieson of Duluth will preach. Morning ser- vice at 11 o’clock; Sunday school at 12:15; Christian Endeavor at 7 and evening service at 8. All are wel- come, Baptist—Morning service 11:00. Subject—"Peace and Peace.” Sun- day school 12:10. Open air service in the city park at 7:00. Good sing- ing and special music by Chas. L. Cummer. Evening Gospel service at 8:00. These services are for the people. Come and bring your friends. Everybody Boosts Bemidii. Crookston Times: H. J. McCar- thy of Bemidji, accompanied by his daughter, Josie, arrived in the city last evening and after ~ attending to some business matters which brought him to the city, he -spent the time in calling on a number of Crooks- ton friends. Mr, McCarthy says that the conditions in Beltrami county are excellent this year and it is destined to become one of the most important counties in northern Minnesota. He believed that Bel- trami will push Polk somewhat for first place in state fair exhibits. Stanjey and Scanlon. Stanley and Scanlon will give another of their very interesting entertainments 'this evening.and as this is near the end of their engage- ment here you want to be sure to go and see them for you may never have the chance of seeing so good an entertainment again. These people will give the usual presents away this evening. The moving pictures are masterpieces and Mr. Brinkman is to be congratulated upon tke way he furnishes the public with entertainment. “A man, A Maid, A Moon, A Boat,” sung by Mr. Bertram is a very pleasing selec- tion and is one of the latest of Chas. K. Harris’ up-to-date musical crea- tions. Go to the Brinkmdn this evening and spend a pleasant hour while being entertained by experts in their line. Hours for Municipal Court Hearing. Municipal Judge H. W. Bailey announces that the municipal court will be in séssion for the trail of civil cases on the first and third Tuesdays of each month, at 9 a. m. He also announces that court will be in session daily from 9a. m. to 12 m. and from 2 to 5 p. m., all sessions of the court to be held in the council room. Marriage License. A marriage license was granted this morning by Deputy Clerk of Court Julier allowing Arnold Wright to wed Caroline B, Sweum of this county. Local news on.last page. - \MR. AND MRS. GEORGE FLEMING LEAVE BEMIDJI Billings, Mont, Gets One of Bemldji’'s Most Popular and Efficent Busi- ness Men. Mr. and Mrs. left last night for their future home in Billings, Mont., where Mr. Flem- ing has purchased a store and will engage in the hardware business. That Mr. .Fleming will make a success in his new field is taken as a matter of fact by hls many friends in this city. During his residence of six years in Bemidji, Mr. Fleming established an enviable repution as a square business man and a splendid young fellow all around. He and his brother, conducted the business under the firm name of Fleming Bros., and obtained the confidence of local people to extend that sincere regret is expressed on all sides that George Fleming decided to move from this city to Montana. ; The people of Billings will find in Mr. and Mrs. Fleming two very estimable young people who will assist them very materially in the up-building of thier city. George Fleming Bessie Baralite won. Word comes from Thief River Falls to the effect that Bessie Baro- lite, the fast pacing mare owned by Thomas Newby of this city, won the 2:17 pace at the Thief River Falls fair on Thursday. The Crookston ‘Iournal says of the race: “In the 2:17 pace or trot the horses finished as follows, it taking five heats to decide the race: 1st, Bessie Barolite, Newby; 2nd Mixer, Eckart; 3rd Luke Vernon, Martin; 4th Bet- tor, Bradford; 5th Lockstep, Keen- an. Time 2:19 14, 2:19, 2:24 14, 2:23, 2:26. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY? EVENING, AUGUST 8, 1908.' FORTY CENTS PER MONTH CITY WATER WORKS BOND ELECTION AUGUST 1TH Citizens Should ’l'um Out Tuesday August 11th, and Vote On Bond Proposition.—Better Fire Protection will Lower Insurance Rates,—System to Cover City. A special election has been called for Tuesday, August 11, for the pur- pose of voting $50,000 for a new and modern waterworks system for this city. The old waterworks system was built 2 number of years ago when the city was but a small village and the requirements of the present day has far out-grown the village system. One has but to visit the present tower and see the shaky condition it is in to be fully satisfied that it is necessary that the system should be rebuilt. The tower, as it stands today, is in poor condition and may last for some time. The condition which the timbers are in which support this tower may cause it to fall at any time. It is the intention of the council, if the bonds carry, to construct an adequate and modern waterworks system, including pumps, tower, tank and a large cement reservoir. Additional mains will be laid and it is the intention to lay a 10-inch main from the pump east on Third street to Beltrami avenue, and north on Baltrami avenue to Twelfth street; also an 8-inch main from the pump north on Park avenue to Fourth street, east on Fourth street to Irving avenue, and north on Irving avenue to Fourteenth street, with smaller connected mains and feeders where most needed. This system interferes with the present system very little and most of the-work done will be in addition to the present system, giving us that much more water mains. The special committee having charge of the waterworks system believes that this work can be done and that the present well will supply all needs of water. If not, the mains can be extended from the well to Lake Irving, and one of the pumps placed there, and the filter system put in and connected with the proposed plan, without abandon- ing any of the proposed system. A great many of our people have complained at the high rate of insurance we are paying. due in a measure-to our lack of fire protection, caused by the condition of our waterworks. The Pioneer has made inquiries as to the insurance rate paid at Grand Rapids and the comparison for one year’s insurance is as follows: —Bkick or stone buildings with good brick or stone foundation. Grand Rapids Bemidji Detached forty feet or Twenty-five feet and under forty........ .35 .50 Ten feet and under twenty-five .. ... 40 55 This is; | Fourth street and Less than ten feet.... .50 65 Frame or brick vineered buildings with good brick or stone foundations, and worth not less than $500. Grand Rapids Bemidji Detatched forty feet or OVElesesrnaannann, 40 .55 Twenty-five feet and under forty....... 45 .60 Ten feet and under twenty-five..... Less than ten feet .50 .70 ~ .60 .80 All dwellings without good brick or stone foundations and all dwell- ings of a less cash value than $500. Grand Rapids Bemidji Detached forty feet or OVET vecenonaansans .65 75 Twenty-five feet and under forty «....... .75 .90 Ten feet and under twenty-five......... .90 1.10 Less than ten feet..... 1.10 1.25 > It can be readily seen that there is one advantage to the City of Bemidji in having the right kind of waterworks system. The notice of election is as fol- lows: Notice of Election. STATE OF MINNESOTA o Gounty of Belurami.. {55 ity ot Bomidil. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that there will be aspecial election held in the City of Bemidji, Beltrami County Minnesota, on the eleventh day of August, 1908, between the hours of seven o’clock a. m. and six o’clock p. m. for the purpose of submitting o the voters of said city the following propositions to-wit: That the Clty of Bemidjl issue bonds in the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars for the pur- Dgse of constructing and maintaining a suit- able water plant and for the purpose of ac- auiring and paying for real estate meeded in connection with such plant. That such bonds shall be fitty in number and shall be for £1000.00 cach, dated September first, 1908, and shall mature twenty years atter date, and shall each bear interest at the rate of five per cent per_annum, interest payable semi- annually. That the proceeds from the sale of such bonds shall be used in the purchasing and erection of such water.plant, which shal consist of a steel tower 120 feet high, support- ing a 100,000 gallon steel tank; two fire pumps having a total capaclty of not less than 1206 gallons per minute against 100 pounds press- ure one pump attached to well having a ca- Dpacity of from 500 to 600 gallons per minute: all necessary piping and fittings and other device to connect up all pumps with tank, reservoir and well: sufficient electric_motors to furnish flmYle power for all pumping ma- chinery and all necessary electric d evice to control the sames the construction of a 250,000 gallon cement reservoir and a suitable cais- son ot well blu around the city's artesian well: the moving or rebuilding of the city’s pumping station; the purchasing and laying of from 3 to 4 miles of water mains ranging in size from 10 to 4 inches In diameter and an ample supply of gate valves and fire byd- rants; also a chemical engine and 1500 feet or less of fire hose. Thatthe city of Bemidji purchase the fol- lowing described tract of land as and for additional grounds to the present city property upon which to erect sald water plant, for the sum of Three Hundred Dollars (8300): to-wit: Beginning at a pointon the west, boundry of Park Avenue where the north side of Third street produced west would_interseci, said avenue: thence south along the west side of said avenue a distance of ninety feet; thence west at right_angles to said avenue a distance of one hundred forty feet, thence north along the line paralell to sald ‘avenue, nimety feet, thence east along a line at right angles to siad avenue, a distance of one hundred forty feet to the place of beginning. The following places are designated as poll- ing places in eachof the wards of said city towit: I'irst Ward. In the Midway grocery store, on the east side of Beltrami avenue between Elghth and Ninth streets. Second Ward, In the City Hall, corner of Minnesota avenue. ird Ward. In J. P. Pogue's warehouse on the west side of Irvine avenue, between Third and Fourth streets. Fourth Ward. In C. 8. Dailey’s Employ- ment office, on the north side of Third street, between Bemidji avenue and Beltrami avenue. Dated July 16th, 1908. THOS. MALOY, Oity Clerk, City of Bemidjl. Get Our Prices prompt delivery and TELEPHONE 371 The DOUGLASS LUMBER C0. Have opened a Retail Lumber Yard at their mill on LAKE IRVING, BEMIDJI, where they carry a full stock of everything in the building line, including lumber, moulding, lath, shingles, ete............. Have PLANING MILL and can work lumber as desired.. . . Cedar Shingles...$2 50 per M. Guarantee good grades, reasonable prices, Before. .l.luil‘ding ...$1.25 per M. fair treatment. .. ... _ Subscribe For The Pioneer. ; SOCIETY,