Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, November 11, 1908, Page 1

VOLUME 6. NUMBER 176. Historical Society, THE BEMIDJ1I DAILY PIONEER. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, WEDNESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 11, 1908. FORTY CBENTS PER MONTH LARGER APPROPRIATION FOR IMMIGRATION BOARD Bemidji Commercial Club Adopts Resolutions Asking Legislature for More Mo ney With Which to Boost State and Encourage Immigration. GEORGE WELSH, Immigration Commissioner of the State Board of Immigration, Who Should Be Given More Funds, in Order to Properly Conduct His Cam- paign of State Development. ‘The members of the Bemidji Com- mercial Club, at a regular meeting |upon the of the club, held last evening,| Bemidji Commercial Club urges member of the legisla- tive body, and wupon the legis- lature when assembled in its next!} | regular session, the urgent necessity i of providing the State Board of unanimously adopted the following resolutions: “WHEREAS, the State of Mitne- Immigration with an appropriation sota having failed to place before |Sufficient to properly advertise the the people of these United States,|2dvantages of the state to the and desireable persons in other coun- world at large, which appropriation, tries, as strongly as could be desired, | in our judgment, should not be less a comprehensive and complete ex- than the sum of One Hurdred Thous- position of the opportunities existing | and Dollars per annum ($100,000), within its borders, for the farmer, the stockman. the artisan, mechanic, | the business and professional man, | the manufacturer, and capitalist, and§ above all to the man who desires to| establish himself in independence upon fertile acres where the richness; of the soil, the benificent of a magni. | ficent climate, the certainty of mar- kets, and accessibility of churches, and that such appropriation be granted ander proper and intelligent legislation which shall at all times en- sure its wise, economicaland judicious ezpenditure, to the greatest degree compatible with a maximum of results, and under such supervision and control as shall best provide for expenditure of such funds along the lines indicated by the best and most schools and other desirable factors | conservative judgement of expert and in modern life shall give him not |recognized advertising authorities; ; only a profitable return for his labors, but pleasant and agreeable condition | under which to live; thus losing to and, futther be it “Resolved, That this club by no | means criticizes the work which has the state what it so much needs—!already been done on the meagre viz. a greater and more energetic | appropriotion already granted; Com- development of its natural resources, and the more thorough utilization of | its tremendous agricultural oppor- tunities; therefore. | missioner Welsh and the State Im- migration Board have done well, but ‘ is absard to expect $12,500 to carry on a proper advertising campaign for “BE IT RESOLVED, that the a state as large as Minuesota and The Exclusiv SHOLES For the Whole All kinds of shoes for all kinds of service. Medium Top Shoes, Bemidji Shoe House Home Comfort Shoes, Heavy Sole Walk- ing Shoes, Light Sole Dress Shoes, Lum- bermen’s and Workingmen’s High and Little Gents’, Misses’ Children’s and In- fants’ Shoes in all the best styles,~ Do not overlook the Leather Lined Cushion Insole Shoes for winter wear. e Shoe Store Fa.mily. Boys’ Youths’ and | All our shoes are made over the latest improved, up-to-date lasts and for appear- ance, comfort and long wear are unsurpassed Rubber Footwear of all kinds. Bring your Shoe Repairing to us. We will please you, Our goods and prices are right. Y Bemidji Shoe House Miller Block, 321 Beltrami Ave. so great a wealth of opportunity; and furthur *“Resolved, that this club makes no critisicism of the present machin- ery for the disbursement of the state’s advertising funds; but, on the contrary, we heartily approve of the work of George Welsh, commis- sioner of immigration, and we be- lieve that with larger appropriations he can carry outon a much larger scale the good work which he he has already commenced; further “RESOLVED, That the members of the Bemidji Commercial Club, after thoroughly examining what is being done in Canada, California, Colorado, the southwest, Texas and other sections, is withheld from asking for a greater appropriation by the fact that $100,000 per year will conduct a conservative and effective campaign, and that it is best to let appropriation grow with experience in the work. We do not believe {that this sum is as large as it skould be; we believe, however, that with such a sum the tide of immigration can be continued towards Minnesota, and that with conservative begin- nings larger appropriations will come when the state, as a whole, is convinced that they are necessary and a profitable investment.” The matter of the farmers’ Insti- tute, which will be held here on December 4, was also taken up at the meeting of the Commercial club last evening,and an appropriate com- mitte appointed to so conduct the arrangements that a successful insti- tute is assured. Several other matters of import- ance were also taken up and the meeting was one of the best which has ever been held. MEN FOR WORK IN THE W00DS ARE PLENTIFUL Jobs for all Who Care to Work.— Small Ttmber Not Moving; Pine Active. According to Johpson & Ander- son, who conduct the big local em- ployment office, men for work in the woods are fairly pleatiful this winter, although there is considerable more demand for laboring men than was the case last winter. Much more timber is being cut this year than was cut last winter, which necessitates the employment of more labor. There has been an in- flux of men, and the number of men have just about supplied the demand. Messrs. Anderson and Johnson state that they can use all the men who apply for situations and that wages are fairly good this winter. As to the timber output in the country tributary to Bemidji, E. D. Alger, of the T. M. Patridge Lum- ber company, states that the demand for pulp wood is not very active and that it is almost impossible to sell ties of any description. He also finds that it is not a difficult matter to secure adequate help to care for the logging. Much more pine timber is being logged this winter than last, but pulp wood, ties and “small stuff”” is not moving rapidly. Snow Aids Big-Game Hunters. The snow fwhich has been falling inremittently during the past twenty- four hours has been hailed with delight by the army of hunters who have been flocking to the northern woods for the purpose of huntig deer and moose. This is the first opening of the big-game season when there was snow on the ground sufficient to track deer, and it is certain that the animals will have little chance of getting to a safe lair unless they cross the boundary into Canada again, as they have been doing for several years past. Notice fo Public. I am now prepated to do all kinds-of work in the taxidermy line. Mr. John Moak, who has had fif- teen years’ experience in this work, will have charge of the work I may receive. —Mrs. . Henry Buenther, 809 Bemidji avenue. s e THE OFFIGIAL GOUNT OF VOTES MOT COMPLETED Canvassipg Board Still at Work.—Con- test for the Judgeship Not Yet Settled. The members of the official can- vassing board who will canvass the returns of the late general election from the different precincts of the county has been in session since vesterday, and is progressing as rapidly as possible toward complet- |ing the canvass. The board is composed of John Wilmann, county auditor; Joseph Wagner, chairman of the board of county commissioners; H. A. Simons, justice of the peace; and Albert Brewer, justice of the peace. The board is working as expedit- iously.as could be expected, consid- ering the manner in which returns bave been straggling in. At 1 o’clock this afternoon the board had reached the “F” in the alphabetical list of towns and was canvassing the vote in the town of Frohn. The precincts of Steenerson and McDougald were the last on the list. The Steenerson returns came in this morning, and the McDougald vote had not yet arrived. County Auditor Wilmann stated to the Pioneer that if the McDoug- ald returns were not forthcoming this afternoon he would send an offi- cer after them. by his clever acting. = He is a Min- nesota boy and his home is at Mankato, and added - interest is taken in his work. Miss Lorraine Keene; the leading lady of the company, proved _herself a very strong actress in the part of “Edith Falkner”. The balance of the company were strongly cast in the different parts. The company carried their own scenery for every act, all of which was very good. Bemidji is indeed fortunate in securing such companies and it is hoped that we will get more of the same kind. Musical Recital. Miss - Dickenson and pupils are planning a musical recital to be given in the City Opera House Monday evening, November 16. Miss Dickenson has secured several local people who will take part in this entertainment, among whom are Miss Hanson, E. H. Jerrard and Mr. Rood. The school Glee Club, which is being trained by Miss Hanson, and Ithe teachers quartette, will also take part. Admission 25c. No reserved seats. Cord Wood Wanted. Sealed bids will be received by the | City Council for 50 cords of good sound Jack Pine or Tamarack four foot, sawed ends to be dry and seasoned, bids will be opened before council on 16th inst. Council reserves right to reject any or all bids. Wood to be delivered and measured at city hall, Thomas Malov, City Clerk. The returns on the final votes in| the judgeshis contest are aggravat- ingly slow in being given to the | H public. At last accounts there were six precincts in the district yet to hear frcm, outside the Steenerson vote of Beltrami county, which was received this morning. < Mr. Wright lead, slightly, at last accounts, but only the fu'l official count will de- termine whether Stanton or Wright bas been elected. Later—At 2:30 this afternoon, the McDougald returns were found, and the board will now rush the count to completion, Best Show of the Season. The “Lieutenant and The Cow- boy,” which was presented at the City Opera House last evening by the Pelton H. Smutzer company, proved to be one of the very best border dramas ever given in this city, in fact, the play was chuck full of life interest and the strong plot was followed through every act with intense interest. George R. Matison as the “Cow- boy,” was very strong. Mr. Mati- son’s interpretation cf the character was unique and life-like and he made many friends in the audience Big Boy Blue Come Blow Your Own Horn. B-LOW YOUR OWN HORN L-oud enough to be heard O-ver the housetops. W-ell, why not? Y-ou cannot expect O-ther folks to hear it U-nless you blow R-eal loud and clear, O-nly the horn blower W-ill succeed in business. N-ow is the time to blow! H-orns made of Printer’s Ink— O-therwise NEWSPAPER ADVER- TISING—- R-each farthest wheri blown. N-OW IS THE TIME TO ADVER- TISE! Try Piqqeer Advertising. o S { DOINGS AMONG BEMIDJI'S COUNTRY NEIGHBORS Live correspnnder;is of the Pioneer Write the News from Their Localities. Clementson. Nov. 10 Born—To Mr. and Mrs. Hipp, 2 boy, Saturday, Nov. 1. Mrs. Franklin and brother, John Brooks, came here for a load of supplies last' week. Willie D. Colburn and *'tally-man” departed Thursday morning on a cruising expedition up the Rapid. Jack Nutter and Miss Mary Nutter returned from Cass Lake last week where they visited friends for several days. Mr. and Mrs. Cass and family arrived here Friday evening from International Falls, and will here- after make their home in this vicinity. Spaulding. i Nov. 10 R. Stai spent fTuesday on busi- ness at Wilton. Mrs. Geo. Forte spent Saturday visiting with Mrs. C. F. Rogers at Wilton. . M. Rygg and H. A. Fladhammer were business transactors at Bemidji Wednesday. Walter Thde of Nymore arrived here Saturday for a visit with his uncle, Iver Myhre. Miss Inger Soland returned Satur- day from a three weeks visit with her sister, Mrs. A. Dahl at Wilton. Services will be held here Sunday at 3:30 p. m. and the Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs. J. Rygg Monday afternoon. Quiring. Nov. 10. Mr. Arntson went to the Crooks- ton camp last Friday with a load of beef. Mrs. Hendrickson and Miss Emma Peterson spent last Wednes- day with Mrs. Cox. i Mr. Sjogren spent several days in Blackduk, going last Tuesday and returning Friday.. The bell, which was put up in the South school house last Monday, is now sending its ringing tones through the woods. The leap year dance given last Saturday night by Miss Anna Sjo- i gren at her home, was attended by a large crowd and all had a jolly good time. Gust Carlson arrived at Quiring last Friday trom Lankin, N. D., where he ha been spending the fall. He is going to spend a couple of months with his brother, Postmaster Carlson. . The season ~allowed by law for netting whitefish in the inland lakes of Minnesota opened Tuesday, and there is every prospect that this year’s-fishing will be better than for many vears past. Reports from those who are posted | in the matter are that whitefish have | multiplied greatly in the lakes of Beltrami and adjoining counties, and that the quality of fish are better than those shipped in from Duluth and other points. The favorite grounds for fishing whitefish and trelipies are Lake, Bemidji, Lake Plantagnet and all| of the rivers and deeper lakes in the vicinity of Bemidji. Fishermen who net for whitefish and trelipies secure enough fish with a few morning’s hauls of the net to last them the entire winter. Most of the fisherman either salt or smoke their fish, but a number freeze them | solid, thawing out the fish as they are needed. | The law relative to catching| whitefish is as follows: ! *Provided, further, that in all of NETTING FOR WHITEFISH IS NOW BEING PURSUED Open Season for Netting Began Tuesday.—Whitefish Are Plentiful in Lake Bemidji and Other Lakes, All Easy of Access. inland lakes in this state, permission having been granted therefor, but not otherwise, a net may be used for the purpose of taking and catch- ing whitefish or trelipies for their |own domestic use, from November 10 to December IO of the same year. Said net shall not exceed one hundred feet in length and three feet in width and the meshes of said net shall not be less than three and one-half inches in size of mesh when the same is extended. The sale of whitefish and trelipies so caught is hereby prohibited. “Any person desiring to use any such net shall first make application for a permit therefor to the com- mission, in writing, and shall state that the said net is to be used by them for the purpose of obtaining fish for their own domestic use and not for the purpose of sale, which application shall be accompanied by a fee of one dollar for each net, but no person shall be permitted to use more than two of such nets, and such fish shall not be sold or offered for sale.” T Miss Majorie Knox returned to Quiring last Wednesday and once| more resumed her duties as school | teacher in the South school house after spending four days at her| home near Nebish, during which time she attended a Hallowe’en party given by Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Neely. She reported having a splendid time. Club Dance Thursday Night. The Bemidji Dancing Club will give a regular dance at the Masonic hall Thursday evening (tomorrow). Music will start at 8:30. INCIDENT NOW CLOSED. Germany and France Agree on Casa Blanca Affair. { Paris, Nov. 11.—The foreign office has been advised from Berlin that M. Cambon, the French ambassador, and Baron von Waechter, the acting sec- retary for foreign affairs, have signed an agreement in settlement of the Casa Blanca incident. Cullom Favors Revision. ‘Washington, Nov. 11.—Senator Cul- Jom of Illinois, who was a caller at the White House, declared that no at- tempt would be made at the coming | session of congress to revise the tar- | iff, but that the matter would be dis- posed of at the extra session to be called shortly after March 4. The senator said that he favored a reduc- tion on a number of articles, such as iron and steel, which are classed too high. ! The beginning or excellence is to be free from error.—Quintillian. ON FLAGLER'S RAILROAD. Cases of Alleged Peonage Finally Called for Trial. New York, Nov. 11.—The cases of * alleged peonage in building Henry M. Flagler's Florida East Coast railroad, which have been pending in the Unit: ed States coucts of this district for nearly two years, were put on trial before Judge Hough in the United States circuit court. David E. Har ley, an employe of the Florida East Coast Railway company; Francescc Sabbia and Edward J. Triny, employ- ment agents of this city, and Frank A. Huff are accused of conspiracy tc keep employes in enforced peonage Huff had not been arrested at the opening of the case. It is charged that Sabbia and Triny hired men in New York, took them to New Jersey and tvrned them over to Harley and that he took them to Florida to work on the railroad. The complaint al leged that the workmen were kept there in a state of “peonage, slavery and enforced servitude.” It was learned that the government has nearly three hundred witnesses, many of whom, it is alleged, were in- duced to go to Florida by misrepre sentation. After the selection and swearing in of the jury counsel for the govern: ment declared that 3,000 men in 1905 had been forced to work on Mr. Flag: ler's railroad. “These men,” he as serted, “were beld there in slavery.” Postmaster to Be Removed. ‘Washington, Nov. 11.—The post- master general has announced that the president bas dccided to remove George M. Ste postmaster of Se- attle, Wash., as the result of an in- vestigation of charges that he solicit. ed campaign contributions. The rec- ords of the postoffice department alst show that the postal service at Seat- tle has been unsatisfactory. Hints to Now is the realize on your bank. 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