Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, October 24, 1908, Page 1

THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIO VOLUME 6. NUMBER 161. ' BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 24, 1908. FORTY CENTS PER MONTH BIG DAM ON M ISSISSIPPI RIVER IS NOW COMPLETED After November 1, the Warfield Electric Light Plant and Several other Local Ind ustries Will Be Operated by Power from the Dam. The big power dam, which has been in process of erection at the rapids in the Mississippi river, some eleven miles east of Bemidji, has been completed, and on November 1 the machinery at the dam will be put into operation and the power at the rapids will be used in operat- ing the electric light plant by the Warfield Electric company and other industries throughout the city which use electric'power. The completion of the dam gives| to the Beltrami Electric Light & Power company some 1100 horse- power, which is suffiicient to care for many industries here outside of the electric light plant and other| enterprises needing power. The installing of the dam and transporting of the power from the rapids to the city is a valuable asset to the city’s industries and means much for the future of the city along manufacturing lines. The idea of erecting a dam at the | present location was conceived some four or five years ago, when land in that vicinity was purchased from W. G. Schroeder, who had bought the same on speculation. The water- power site was purchased trom Mr. Schroeder by the Warfield Electric company of this city, which com- pany began to purchase flowage rights, it having been estimated that some 300 or 400 acres of land would be flooded by the prospective dam. At the same time the com- pany also purchased the right-of-way for poles, which included a strip of land 100 feet wide between this city and the dam site. The work of constructing the coffer-dam was commenced February, 1907, the crew at that time being forced to saw through the ice in the river. The machinery for use in the power house and other necessary paraphernalia at the dam was pur- chased in the fall of 1907, the electric machinery being furnished | by the General Electric company of New York, being purchased from S. Morgan Smith company of York, Penn. and the water wheel] | The dam is 144 feet long, 72 feet wide and 23 feet high. There is a foot bridge four feet wide across the dam and there is also a sluice- way for logs. In. the dam there isa fishway, which will allow all kinds of fish to pass freely up and down the river. The complete cost of the dam was in the neighborhood of $75,000. The water<wheel is of the latest improved type and is directly con- neeted to the generator. The wheel is 46 feet long and 6 feet in diametor. The excitor has a small seperate water wheel, which is also directly connected to the generator. With the present equipment the capacity of the dam is 1100 horse- power, which can be easily doubled by the addition of more machinery. Last February the right to erect poles on land from Bemidji to the dam site was secured and a set of poles were strung with wires, power being distributed from the electric light plant in this city to the dam, which was used to run a sawmill to prepare the timbers for the dam. By the construction of the dam the water in the Mississippi River between Bemidji and the dam has been raised very appreciably, and there is practically dead water from the outlet of Lake Bemidji to the dam. The raise in,the water makesa fine trip by boat from this city to the dam, and it is a popular trip to many of the local boatmen. The United States government has reserved the right to place locks for boats in the north side of the dam, when navigation demands it John Wade of St. Paul, special agent for the war department, made personal inspection of the dam a few days ago and although he would not give out any informa- tion as to his official report, it is believed that he will in every way commend the dam as being strictly in accordance with the plans and specifications which were gotten out by the war department for the ‘ construction of the dam, subsequent The dam proper is what is called|to the permission given the com- a crib dam, being a rock-filled crib. The dam is substantially built in every respect and one of the very best in the state. { pany by an act of congress to build |a dam across the Mississippi river, | which is considered a national ' stream. There are several things to 1st 2nd 3rd The eare with which ) by the officers and 4th 5th of Be Capital, $50,000 F. P. SHELDON, President P. J. SHELDON SEVERAL THINGS. your bank. Strength—financial strength. The courtesy and spirit of acconr modation displayed The banking experience of its officers. The ability of the bank to properly and promptly handle all your business. To thoge wishing desirable banking relations, we offer our services as an old established, permanent, and accom- modating bank, promising courteous treatment and careful treatment to all business intrusted to our care. The First National Bank OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS R. H. SCHUMAKER, Cashier be considered in selecting he bank is managed. employees. midji Surplus, $10,000 A. G. WEDGE, Ir., Vice President W. A. GOULD The Da.ily Pioneer - 40c per Month 2 DOINGS IN THE VARIOUS CHURGHES OF THE CITY Hours of Worship and Subjects of Ser- mons to Be Delivered in the City Sunday. Catholic—There will be mass Sunday at 8:03 and 10:30 a. m. German Lutheran—Services in the court house at3 p. m. Rev. Theo. Buenger of Cass Lake will preach. Norwegian Lutheran—Morning service with communion at 10:30. At 8 oclock a church historical lecture—the first of the series. Sun- day school at 2 o’clock p. m. Every Tburs‘day evening Bible classat8 o’clock. T.S. Kolste, pastor. Baptist—Morning service 10:45. Subject—"“The Wonder-Working Christ.” Sunday school 12:10. Men’s Bible Class 3:00. B. Y.P.U. 7:00. Evening service 8:00. Sub- ject—"“The First Convert in Eur- ope.” You are always wélcome at the Baptist church. Episcopal—Services will be held in the Odd Fellows hall. Celebra- tion of the Holy Communion and sermon | by the Rev. H. F. Parshall of Cass Lake, at 10:30 prompt. Sunday school at 4 o’clock p.m. Evening prayer and service by Rev. E. M. Davies at 8 o’clock. at 11. Subject of discourse, “The Test of Faith.” Bible class and Sunday school 12:15. Jr. C. E. at 2p.m. Sr.C.E. 7. Evening ser- vice at 8. Normal class Monday evening in lecture room at 8. Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 8. The public is cordially invited to these services. Methodist—The pulpit will be occupied both morning and evening by J. H. Deniston, the pastor. The sermon subject at the morning hour will be “The Resurrection of Dry Bones.” At the evening service, “Motor-Power Beliefs.,” The dis- ¢ourse of the morning will be a twentieth century interpretation of truth of the old prophecy, and that of the evening a pertinent and practical consideration of some power within the reach of all. In beginning the work of his second year the pastor wishes to announce to the people of Bemidji that he is here to lend a hand to any worthy cause needing assistance; to preach a gospel of optimism and hope to busy, struggling men and women who need it in this modern life as much as any people ever did; and to stand for the best thot of the age upon the religious question that concerns us all, which are not out- worn and cast-off garments of other generations’ thot, but which are as vital to us as the air we breathe. We invite sympathy and aid from all who would like to help usin this kind of a work. And if we can in turn help you, that is what we’re here for. Our heart is in the right place and we shall also try to prove that we are all right under the hat. Notice to My Hearers. Next Sunday evening, at 8 o’clock, I will begin a series of lectures on Church History (Reformation Per- iod). These lectures will be given regularly on the evenings of those Sundays on which I preach in the morning. All other Sunday even- ings we will have our regular ser- vices. All are cordially invited. T. S. Kolste, Ev. Luth. Pastor. Might Have Caused Wreck. But for the lucky discovery made by the foreman of a section "at Tenstrike,” a wreck might have occured on the M, & I., yesterday. While the section crew were working south of Tenstrike, near McCarty’s spur, they discovered a a big king-bolt, which had been laid on a rail and very carefully covered over with a newspaper, the paper being laid in such a manner that no one would have had a suspicion that there was anything underneath. — Sy Presbyterian—Morning worship | The bundle was removed and nothing further was found to ob- struct the passage on the rails. There is no suspicionas to who is responsible for the placing of the piece of iron, but it is admitted teat a serious wreck might have occured had not the section men discovered the king-bolt, Peculiarly-Made Proof. A final proof was made yesterday on a homestead in the Town of Quiring in an unusual manner. Fred Otis, who is making the final proof on a forty-acre claim, appeared before a United States Court Commissioner at Thief River Falls yesterday and the testimony of his witnesses, John A. Anderson and Thomas Dooher, was taken by Clerk of Court Rhoda in this city. “SHOT” WHILE STANDING ON GAR WITH W, H. TAFT Leslie’s Weekly Prints Cut of Con- gressman Steenerson and Republi- can Candidate for President. g On the front page of tl;is .week’s issue of Leslie’s Weekly appéars a photograph of Judge W. H. Taft and Congressman Steenerson. The pic- ture was taken on the recent visit of Mr. Taft to the northwest and shows him with the congressman on the CONGRESSMAN STEENERSON. rear platform of his special train. The snapshot was taken at Barnes- ville. The cut made from the photo- graph is remarkably clear and the picture will be treasured by the congressman from this . district. Other prominent men are in the picture, including Sen_atox Knute Nelson, but they are almost hidden by the two biz men who stand out most prominent. High Compliment to Judge Stanton. The Aitkin Independent says of C. W. Stanton and his qualifications for re-election: “Does a litigant in our district court, when he starts a case, inquire what politics the judge professes? Does he not rather expect to get fair and impartial treatment whether the judge be a democrat or a republican? As a matter of fact the judiciary should be kept out of politics. Fit- JUDGE.C. W. STANTON. ness alone should govern as a quali- fication test. We do mnot know whether Mr. Wright would in all things meet the requirements of the office, however amiable and courte- ous a gentleman he may be, or how astute a lawyer. But we do know Judge Stanton. He has given proof of his ability, and has earned an elective term. He is in every way worthy. of your support. “PARENTS MEETING” WAS AN INTERESTING EVENT Schools Were Visited Yesterday by Many Who Were Interested in Educational Work. The parents of pupils and others interested in the public schools met with the teachers of the city schools Friday afternoon in the high school assembly hall to talk over the best method of promoting the efficiency of the pupils in scholarship, The visitors listened to the recita- tions of the students until recess when the latter were dismissed and the teachers and parents gathered in the assembly hall, where an excel- lent program was rendered and several papers were read. These meetings are of great aid to the pupils as they bring about the co-operation of the teachers and the parents and prevent misunderstand- ings between the latter two. Below is printed a program of the music and papers read at the meet- ing with the exception that Mrs. McDougall read Mrs. White’s paper: “Blow, Soft Winds".... Glee Club. “The Ohild and its Environment’ ............................. Mrs. W. E. Neal. “The Valueof Literature in the High 8ChoOl.....ueerererin T onnne Miss Greaves. “A Woman Speaks” (Reading).......... Miss Clara Fisk. rs. 8. E. P. White. .Miss Donaldson. n Blows™ ..... Chadwick. arfies and Alley. An interesting incident happened during the afternoon while the pupils were reciting. In order to give the visitors an opportunity of witnessing the action which takes place in case of fire, the fire-gong was rung and it was certainly amusing how coolly and quickly the children left the building as compared with the excited actions of some of the visitors. Brought to the Hospital. P. A. Walsh, sheriff of Kooch- iching County, was brought in this morning from his home at In- ternational Falls in a very sick condition and was takeu to the St, Anthony’s hospital in this city. Mrs. P. A. Walsh and Mr. Jenks of International Falls accompa-i nisd Mr. Walsh. { Additiona' local matter will be found on fourth page. BIG FOOTBALL GAME ON AT CASS LAKE TOMORROW Co. K Will Have Strong Team on the Field, and Crowd of “Rooters’” Will Accompany the Players.—Cass Lake Confident. . The Company K football team will go to Cass Lake tomorrow to battle against the strong city team of that place. The “soldier boys” are putting on the field the strongest team which has represented the company this fall, it being much faster and more experienced than that which played such a strong game against Grand Rapids, two weeks ago. Walter Brannon has been placed at left end in the place of Lloyd: Hillaby has been switched to full-| back, his natural position, while | Boller goes in as left guard, where he properly belongs, taking the place of Mitchell. “Billy” Collins will be in the game at right half, a position where he always puts up a whirlwind game. The line will be like unto a “‘stone wall” with Pete Edd at center, Otto at right guard, Markham at right‘ tackle, Boller at left guard and| Lucas at the other tackle. | With Stéwart at right end and| Brannon on the left end the Com-| pany K eleven willl have two of the fastest and more aggressive ends in| northern Minnesota. Will Shook will play at quarter| and run the team. “Billy” has recovered from the fright which he bad in the Grand Rapids game and| can be relied upon to be a good| general. Collins at right half and Mantor at left half (with Maator acting as captain of the team) gives a couple of half backs who will make any of their opponents go some. i “Jack” Hillaby, the fullback, is a| good line-bucker, quick on his feet and can be depended upon to make big gains. “Big George” Lucas does the kicking (that is, booting the “pig- skin”) and he is certainly “there” in that department of the game as well as at tackle. Nobody ever gets in the way of George’s boot; he’d simply raise them in the air with the ball if they did. The team will leave here tomorrow noon and it is expected that quite a crowd of Bemidji “100ters” will accompany the team to Cass Lake and attend the game there. Cass Lake Confident. Cass Lake, Oct. 24.—(Special to Pioneer-)—Bemidji Company K and Cass Lake City football team will meet on the local gridiron Sunday afternoon, and the game promises to be one of intense excitement. The Cass Lake aggregation was together the first time when they stepped on the Grand Rapids grid- iron. The boys didn’t expect to win that game, but they do expect to win the rest. Coach Dumas found out where | his men belonged and now has them lined up in excellent shape. The Bemidji aggregation will have to play football, the genuine . football, if they want to win the game. The following is the probable line-up of the Cass Lake team: Koehn, c¢; Cain, rt; Cummings, It; Taylor, rg; McCarthy, lg; Hennessy, re; Lydick or Marchand, le; Phelps, rb; Doenitz, lh: Fleming, fb; Miskella, qb. — Pay Your Taxes. It is perhaps well at this time to remind our readers that the last half of the taxes which were not paid last May are now due, and thatafter November 1 a penalty of 10 per cent will accrue. Now is the time to pay up and thereby 1nsure yourself against being obliged topay a big bonus for the privelege of keeping your tax day. We claim to Choice Selects always on hand. best sausage maker in town. monev a few days. Do it now. ecial Sale Saturday As many of our friends appreciated our sale of last Saturday, we again make another Special Saturday offer. Sirloins, Beef, Pork, Veal, Mutton and Lamb Cuts, 8 and 10 cents per 1b., and up. OYSTERS Dill Pickles and Sauerkraut Sausage Fresh made Sausage every have the Remember the place, second door north of the First National Bank. GRAHAM @ DORAN Special Lot for Saturday We constantly: keep in stock absolutely pure and kettle rendered lard. Sell Direct to Consumers. The management of the Bemidji Handle Factory announces that from now on the factory will sell the products of their plant direct to consumers. It will be well for those desiring handles to place their orders immediately so that early delivery may be made. Whenin the market for lumber call on the Bemidji Handle Co. Local news on last page. Lard SBCIETY.