Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 29, 1909, Page 1

THE BEMIDJ1 DAILY PIONEEI MINNESOTA- HISTORICAL SOCIETY, VOLUME 6. NUMBER 292. BEMIDJI; MINNESOTA, MONDAY EVENING, MARCII 29, 1909. . FORTY CENTS PER MONTH BAD TANGLE IN THE SWAMP LANDS AROUND CASS LAKE Congressman Lindbergh Trying to Adjust Forest Reserve Disputes.—Settlements Are at Stake, and Interest of the Indians Must Be Protected. During the campaign this winter for the location of the proposed sixth state normal school, the Pio- neer has had occasion to refer to the doubtful character of title to lands in the vicinity of Cass Lake, by virtue of the town being amidst a forest reserve, which acts as a “'stonewall.” On account of these references, certain Cass Lake people and the Times of that place have reviled the Pioneer and insinuated that we were telling what was untrue concerning their model village. In refutation of what the Pioneer has all along maintained the follow- ing telegram from Washington to the St. Paul Pioneer Press shows to what extent the lands about Cass Lake are “tied up”: “Washington, March 27.—Charles A. Lindbergh, of the Sixth Min- nesota district, has been examining the title to the Minnesota forest and to lands in that district, and finds a peculiar state of affairs. “The lands were originally a part of the Chippewa and Winnibigoshish reservations, but were released to the United States under a treaty authorized by congress. The act of 1900 fixed the limits of the forest reserve and provided for homestead settlement of some of the lands. It is now found that there are conflict- ing interests which will tie up matters until such time as a policy of adjust- ment can be settled upon. “The State of Minnesota, under the swdmp land grant act, claims all Forward March Still we grow and there is good reason for our steady and satisfactory growth. The fact that we have not only held but practic with all compe ~that the public lost sight of quirements bank sound principles vative bank; today. Grow with a growing, pro= gressive an account our business ally doubled it tition, indicates mind has mnot the essential re- that make a and safe. The of conser- bankin g start that have governed our develop- ment - in the past will shape our future pol- icy. The First National Bank of Bemidji swamp lands, having designated some as definitely coming under the grant, and others as likely included. Meanwhile, allotments have been made to the Indians, and, in a con- siderable number of cases, patents have been issued. The patents in- cluding swamp lands are now in danger of cancellation and it will involve some work to adjust with the Indian allottees. “The forestry department, also, is in trouble regarding the swamp land grant, for if the state’s contention is correct, the state will own over 100,000 acres of swamp land in the reserve. ¥ *“Nor is this the only complication. The United States hasa system of reservoirs to regulate the headwaters of the Mississippi and its tributaries, and these reservoias have overflowed alarge area of these same lands. And further, the act of 1908 con- tains that the Indians having allot- ments in the reserve may release them and select from other public lands in lieu of those released. Hence, should their present allot- ments include swamp lands, the ex- change, under the state’s contention, would vest title in the state, and thus reduce the forest reserve. It must be noted in this connection, however, that the state claims the swamp lands whether patented or not. “In view of these facts, some time may elapse before a settled policy can be had, though the de- partment of tke interior is now con- sidering it. “These questions are mnot only giving trouble to public officials, but to the people living in the prox- imity to the sections affected. Cass Lake, Walker and the surrounding country, is awaiting decisive action. “Mr. Lindbergh examinations for the purpose of pro- tecting the interests of the settle- is making his ments in that vicinity, as well as for the protection of the interests of the Indians.” “‘Advertising Sale.” The Presbyterian Ladies Aid society are planning an “Advertis- ing Sale” to be given in the rirk April 2, The sale is one of considerable magnitude, the ladies having written to agreat many wholesale houses and secured a good many useful articles which they will place on sale at that-time. - Among the ar ticles secured is a fine lot of garden seeds, a quantity of Occident flour of which the Northern Grocery company is the distributing agency. They also have mattresses, carpet sweepers, preserves, fruits, .canned goods, breakfast foods, - confection- ery and a variety of articles which will be placed on' sale at that time. 6x9 Art Squares HOW......uvees T . 9x9 Art Squares 75¢ Ingrain Carpet now Sionhion i s 08e O’Leary & Bowser House Cleaning You’ll Want New Floor Coverings We are closing out our stock of Carpets and Rugs 9x12 Bagdad Velvet Rugs 8-3x10-6 Kymric Velvet Rugs BEMIDJI, MINN. 8-3x10-6 Bagdad Velvet Rugs now .......... $37.50 .$32.50 STATE SENATOR WORKS MADE BEMIDJI A VISIT Spent Part of Sunday Here.—Has Been Our Friend in the State Normal School Fight. — State Senator S. D. Works of Man- kato spent several hours in Bemidji yesterday, looking after some busi- ness interests which he has in this vicinity and incidentally renewed his local friendships and talked briefly of measures that are now pending in the legislature. Senator Works owns some valu- able farming lands in Polk. county, and his especial object in leaving the legislative solons and coming north was for the purpose of visiting Crookston and talking over arrange- ments for seeding on his lands. He is interested in 4978 acres of land, all of which is located in Polk county, a large portion of which is near Euclid, north of Crookston. The senator is in need of horses for his farms and he came to Bemidji in the hope of securing some of the animals which have been used during the past winter.in the loggme camps in this vicinity. Senator Works stated that the legislative session is drawing toa close and there is a noticeable scurrving on the part of many mem- bers to rush pet measures through, and from now on until adjournment things will be very lively about the state capitol building. While the senator would give out nothing for publiiitionasto what he thought the chances were for the Cass Lake normal school bill to pass the house, he opined that the bill would have tougher “sledding” in the house than it had in the: senate: and smiled with an expression that in- dicated something under - the un- rippled sea of Cass Lake confidence that might indicate ‘‘rough seas” ahead. Sold Liquor Without a License. _W. V. Kane of International Falls, county attorney of Koochiching county, came down from his home this morning and spent the forenoon in the city. Mr. Kane was accompanied by Patrick Lyons of Gemmell, who had been convicted at Gemmell on the charge of selling liquor “without a licence. Lyons was given a hearing before Justice L. F. Bryant at Gem- mell, Friday, where he was bound over to await the -action of the next grand jury for Koochiching county. Lyons decided to plead guilty, and the trip here this morning with Attorney Kane was for the purpose of appearing before Judge Stanton, making the plea of guilty and receiving sentence. As Judge Stanton was absent from the city, it f|is necessary, for Lyons and Mr. Kane to go to Grand Rapids and | make the plea before Judge Wright, who is holding a ' term of court at that place. Big Double Bills at Bijou Tonight. The management has been at big expense -to- get this bunch of fun and wonder before the people of Bemidji, which must be seen to be § | appreciated. The best of moving pictures which are being shipped west of the twin cities at the present time. Admission fifteen cents. Additional local matter will be found on last page. R HOUSE TURNS DOWN BILL T0 REPAY A DULUTH MAN Fred L. Ryan Claims to Have Scaled a Large Amount of Timber in Bel- {frami County. - Theeffort of Fred L. Ryan, sur- veyor general of logs and lumber at Duluth, to get ‘the legislature to appropriate $13,000 for him for fees and expenses in scaling certain logs in Beltrami county, was given a fatal set-back in the house Saturday when the report of the comimittee on claims| was gdopted for indefinte postpone- ment of the bill covering the subject. A duplicate of this bill is still pending in the senate, Mr. Ryan claimed that as the state has ordered him to scale certain timber in Bel- trami county, it should.pay the fees, and then enforce collection from the parties who now decline to pay for the work. ROY JAGKSON PASSED T0 “‘GREAT BEYOND” TODAY Popular- 8-Year-Old Son of Mr. and Mrs. 0. E. Jackson Victim of Appendicitis. The home of Mr. and Mrs. O E. Jackson was saddened this forenoon, when Roy, their little 8-year-old son, passed to the great beyond, after having been ill less than a week, with appendicitis. The little fellow was attacked with appendicitis on Wednesday of last week.. An operation was per- formed on the boy, in the hope of relieving his sufferings, but the surgeon found that the appendix was broken, and there was no chance for relief for the little sufferer; and death ended the struggle this fore- noon. old, and had he lived until the 13th of April, he would have been 8 years of age, having been’ born in Black- duck in 1901. Being of a cheerful, lovable disposition, Roy was beloved by not only his parents but by his associates and playmates at school, where he was a stu;lious and well- behaved youth.” The untimely taking ofi of this young life ‘has cast a deep gloom over the Jackson home, and Mrs. Jackson has been well nigh pros- trated with sorrow. Arrangements have not yet been completed for the funeral as. Mr. Jackson has telegraphed to several relatives of the family who are ex- pected to come here for the -purpose of attending the last obsequies of Little Roy Jackson was 7 years| “AL.” H. JESTER HAS SOME VERY CLEVER SWORD FISH Neighbors Claim These Fish ply of Ice from Lake Plantagnet.— Sawed Jester’s Summer Sup- ““AL.”’ Got the Fish § from One Joseph A. Wessell. The performance of some tame fish which are the property of A. H. Jester, who owns the famous "Jester Farm,” out on Lake Plantagnet, are the wonder of the good folks who live around the lake, which is some seven miles south of Bemidji, as the < | crow flies. Two years ago, Mr. Jester was able to obtain from the State Game and Fish Commission, through J. A. Wessell, a member of the commis-| sion, two dozen sword fish, which Wessell claimed had been imported from Ireland, where he asserts they thrive and grow to large dimensions, on the north coast of the “Emerald Isle.” Wessell assured Jester that these fish would be of great material service to him; but “AL” rather looked with distrust on the assur- ances of Joseph, as he had occasion to remember several April 1st occur- rences on the part of Joe that had caused him woe. However, Jester placed the fish in Lake Plantagnet until this winter, when his attention was called to the fact that blocks of ice were being sawed out in the middle of the lake,” and knowing that no per- son had spoken of cutting ice on at that particular spot, Mr. Jester decided to watch and find out who was helping themsélves to the con- gealed aqua pura which has made Lake Plantagnet famous for its medicinal propensities. Mr. Jester went to the point where the sawing had been going on, and repeated his trip three times, before his patience was rewarded. The morning of his third trip, while it was not yet daylight, Jester heard a scraping and grinding, but look as hard as he would, he could Roy. as follows: _ mg, etc., etc. 50c per Copy not see a living soul in sight. “AL.” H. JESTER, Owner of the Jester Farm. Finailly lighting his lantern and making a more diligent search, his labors were rewarded by seeing a long slender object thrust through the ice, which was being worked up and down from underneath the water. Jester was greatly perplexed until, when there was a lull in the working of - the object thrust through the ice, he made minute examination, and his wonder and gratification knew no bounds. There, thrust through the ice, and some three feet in length, was the bill of one of the sword fish, and at a point about six inches from the base were the initals “A. H. J.” with which Mr. Jester had branded all his Wessell fish when he placed them in the like two years ago. Carefully disentangling the bill of the fish from an old pole and line which had been frozen into the ice, Mr. Jester watched the fish work (Continued on last page.) Bemld] Souvenir Congressman Steenerson Approves the Souvenir “Washmgton, March 22, 1909. ¥ Pioneer Office. “I am in receipt of the spec1al edition of the Pioneer and to my mind a nicer boom of any city or surrounding country has never been written. I wish to compliment you, and your staff upon the excellent work done.” Bobst Bemidji by Sending Several Copies Away Splendid 104-page Magazine, profusely illus- trated with fine half-tone cuts of business blocks and Bemidji people who have aided in making “Big Bemldg the hub of Northern Minnesota, as well as many “beauty spots” on Lake Bemidji and in and about the city of Bemidji, together with well-written articles on Beltrami county lands, dairying, lumber-