Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 23, 1909, Page 1

THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEE - o Historical Society- ™ ©sociETY. VOLUME 7. NUMBER 211. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, THURSDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 23, 1909. TEN CENTS PER WEEK. JUDGE WRIGHT THE ALTE Holds It Was Not Duty of ex-County Auditor Wilmann to Furnish Records on Sewer As! B. F. Wright of Park Rapids, judge of the Fifteenth Judicial dis- trict, has filed a decision relative to the spreading of a certain sewer DISMISSES RNATIVE WRIT Which to Spread City sessments. In answering the preemptory writ, Mr. Wilmann maintained that he had never been furnished with the books necessary to carry out assessment, which is of considerable |the work of spreading the assess- importance to the City of Bemidji. Recently an alternative writ was issued to compel the then county |county auditor, John Wilmann, to spread|these ment in five equal installments, and as that was the duty of the commissioners to furnish records consequently he the sewer assessment of the City of |could not be compelled to furnish Bemidji, over a term of five years, or|books at his own personal expense five successive installments, he hav-|before spreading the assessment for ing spred the same for one year. In the decision handed down by five years. Judge Wright upheld this conten- Judge Wright, the latter discharges|tion, stating that it was not the the pre-emptory writ that was issued | duty of the county auditor to pro- by Court Commissioner Slocum and bolds that the auditor was not com- pelled to spread the assessment in five equal instaliments. vide the books for this work; it was possibly the duty of the county com- missioners, but they were not a party to suit. Some Xmas Baskets Empty. T itunity to help in a good cause. Captain George Barry, of the local | Pleage send your donations in at Salvation Army corps, wishes to inform the people that up to the present date sufficient funds have MRS. J. GEORGE BARRY, Wife of Capt. Barry. | once. The baskets will be distrib- Luted Friday morning. | A beautiful program has been !arranged for Xmas eve, Friday. : Mrs. Barry has been faithfully work- {ing with the children and she prom- ises those who attend that they will be well entertained by the young people. The poor children have been invited and will be provided with Xmas tree, candy, nuts, etc. All are -invited to attend. The seating capacity of the hall is small, compared to the number that will attend; so be there early. ““Now den’t -#orget. to™ setd _your donation, as some shall have to go withouta Xmas dinner. Thompson Sold Cedar. There is a report to the effect that when J. C. Thompson, the Ten- strike merchant, was in Bemidji Tuesday, he disposed of all of his cedar holdings in the north country along theline of the M. & I. Rail- way. Rumor has it that Mr. Thompson owned several thousand not been received to provide the|dollars’ worth of cedar at different eighteen poor families which he points north of here, and that he bas on his list and who have been |received a neat sum for his holdings. given tickets for an Xmas basket. The Learned Lumber company of The people look to the Army to| Minneapolis is said to have been attend to this work; and the local | the purchaser of the cedar, and the corps has been working and arrang- ing for the comfort and happiness of the poor, but it isup to the people to provide the wherewith. deal was made through C. E. Learned. Special price on Backcombs at Now, dear friends, is vour oppor-|Chas. L. Cummer’s, the Jeweler. MOORE & GO. ARE MAKING FINE PROGRESS LOGGING Have Camps at Nor(hnme and Hines, and Are Getting Out Much Timber. E. O. Moore & Co., who make their headquarters in Bemidji, are getting out much timber in the country north of Bemidji, for the Bemidji Lumber company and the Crookston Lumber company of Bemidji and the Duluth Log com- pany of Duluth, and the work of cutting and banking the stuff is progressing very satisfactorily with the company, as well as all other companies cutting timber in this section, as weather conditions are ideal for logging operations. The Moore company is maintain- ing two camps at Northome, what are knogn as Camps No. 2 and 5. The company will cut at Camp 2 four million pine, spruce and tama- rac logs, and at Camp 5 some 10,000 cedar poles and 50,000 posts will be logged, as well-as “some” ties. The output of these two camps will be banked at Durrin’s Spur, one mile north of Northome. Tanks have been running on the roads from the two camps for the’| past two weeks and there are fine roads for hauling big loads of logs. The company now has about 100,000 feet of pine, 2,000 poles and a big bunch of posts cut and banked, from the Northome camps. The company also has two camps near Hines, known as Nos. 3 and 4. Seven million of pine, 15,000 poles and a lot of posts will be gotten out at these camps, which are located three miles east of Hines. The tim- ber will all be banked at Hines Spur, where the Moore company has a big yard, and where they are using a steam loader. STRIKE LICELY T0 BE SETTLED Hepeful Feeling Regarding Switchmen’s Trouble, MANAGERS IN CONFERENCE Messrs. Slade and Gruber of St. Paul Carry Proposal of Union Officials to Chairman of Managers’ Association at Chicago—Governor Eberhart De- clares the Situation Appears to Be Pointing Toward a Settlement. Since the Pioneer received the "V"s‘tnight tip” Wednesday afternoon that a gigantic strike was imminent if certain affairs were not at once arranged between the general mana- ger’s association and the represent- atives of the striking switchmen and Federation of Labor officials, we have heard of nothing tc indicate that the strike was not approaching the arbitration stage. Our information was to the effect that the switchmen and their allies had demanded a conference, and if it. was not forthcoming within twenty-four hours or arrangements made for such a conference, a big strike would be ordered and would be - carried out. That something was done to ap- pease the demands of the men and prevent the threatened tie-up of all traffic is certain; and the following Associated Press dispatch indicates a peaceful termination of the strike during this season of good cheer: St. Paul, Dec. 23.—Strike interest centers in the meeting at Chicago be- tween George T. Slade, third vice pres- - €. 1. Pryor Opens Office in City.- {ient of - the Northern Pacific, ami Clyde J. Pryor has leased Room 11, in the Miles block, where he will hereafter be found when persons who desire to talk insurance, real estate, rentals, etc., may find him and get information on those subjects. Mr. Pryor 1informs the Pioneer that he will handle insurance (hav- ing already secured the agency for several companies, including the Aetna life, accident and health poli- cies, also fire, tornado, plate glass, and motor boat fire insurance. He will also handle city real estate, rentals, and care for property for non-residents. Mr. Pryor is a notary public and will do con- veyancing, also furnish surety bonds in reliable companies. Having had much previous ex- perience in these lines of business, Mr. Pryor should do well with his new proposition. Thanking one and all of our cus- tomers for their liberal patronage for the past year, 1909, and hoping to be able to serve and please them, one and all, in the new year, 1910. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and New Year. O0’Leary-Bowser Co. ~ Bemidji a Happy { | the Bemidji Decorators, fl | this morning from Kelliher, where 4| they have been working ' on the new house recently erected at that place B | by William Lennon, Kelliher's fore- E | most citizen. il | pretentious James M. Gruber, general manager of the Great Northern road, with L G. Rawn, chairman of the national com- mittee of railroad general managers. The impression is that Messrs. Slade and Gruber have taken to Mr. Rawn a report of an agreement reached be- tween the striking switchmen, the American Federation of Labor rail- way council and themselves relative to a settlement of the strike of the switchmen in the Northwest and that Mr. Rawn’s decision in the matter is sought. The ultimatum which, it is believed, will be put up to Mr. Rawn is that unless an agreement is made to arbitrate the present situation will continue with the prospect of strikes by other uvnions of railroad men af- filiated with the switchmen. Judging by the little information that has leaked -out around strike headquarters the switchmen feel that arbitration is the probable outcome of the conference and several of them were frank in saying that they ex- pected to be back at work on Friday or on Christmas day at the latest. Governor Eberhart Pleased. Governor Eberhart made one of the most interesting statements with re- gard to the strike situation that has | been made since President Frank T. Hawley of the Switchmen’s union an- nounced that the switchmen of the Northwest would strike on the even- ing of Nov. 30 unless the railroads granted their demands. The governor said: “l am very well pleased over the result of the conference between the railroads and the representatives of the American Federation of Labor rail- way department council. I felt that it I could get the men and the roads to- gether conditions would shape them- selves toward a betterment of the sit- uation. I did not attend the confer- ence in person, but was represented by my secretary, Ralph W. Wheelock. #| From him I understand that every- thing is clearing smoothly toward a | settlement. Both sides are showing a disposition to be fair in considering § | the propositions that arise and I feel very well satisfied with the present outlook.” No specific information would be given out, either at strike headquar- i | ters or at the railroad offices. Painted Wm. Lennon’s House. Pear] Brunnel and Ollie Brady, returned Messrs. Brunell and Brady painted botb the interior and the exterior of the new residence, which is said to be one of the most bhomes in the north country. FOR SALE—Forty acres tamarac stumpage, approximately 1600 cords. Apply to O.]. Weekley, Bemidji, residence two miles north of Bemidji. z DOINGS AMONG BEIDIS |ENFORCING LIQUOR LAWS MAKE TREATIES 0BNOXIOUS GOUNTRY NEIGHBORS Live Correspondents of the Pioneer Write the News from Their Localities. Clementson Mrs. A. Thompson was a‘caller at Farders on Friday. Clifford Hayes had the misfortune of spraining his foot on Friday. John Olson and family left Wed- nesday for their home up in the woods, to log. Miss Hipp was in our burg pur- chasing a winter’s supply to take wp on ber homestead. < Sam Carlton, scaler for the Engler Lumber Co., was here on Tuesday on his way for up the River points. Helic Clementson, our townsite man, left for Spooner on Saturday, returning in the evening, having his daughter, Stella, in company. Our two merchants left for Beau- dette after freight returning the next day, having the Standard Oil tank along for the first time at this place. Solway. Dec. 12, 1909. Mr. D. Sullivan and family visited in Bemidji Snnday. Miss Katie Bunker visited with her parents in Bemidji Sunday. E. J. Fink transacted business in Bemidji between trains Tuesday. Mrs. A. P. Young left for Superior, Wis., on a visit with friends until after Christmss. Mrs. P.J. Rockis visiting her parents and friends at Spring Valley until after Christmas. Mrs. J. M. Fink and Mrs. Ray Dickinson were Bemidji callers be- tween trains Tuesday. E. Schoubert and daughter, of Alida was in town Tuesday going to Bemidji between trains. The Soo railway surveyars left for Ninneapolis Sunday ~having - com- ‘pleted th_eir work north of town. - Quite a few of the young-people attended the dance at'Stevlin Satur- day evening, all report a fine time. Gust Lindahla contractor on the Soo railway is starting to build a camp, he expects to start work at once, if the weather will permit. Wilton. Dec. 21. Mrs. Gnate is reported as being very ill. T. O. Melby made a business trip to Bemidji last Saturday. Schools No. 1 and 4 closed for a winter vacation last Friday. Peter Getter reuurned from a busi- ness trip to Wadena last week. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bowers were shopping in Bemidji last Saturday. C. F. Rogers returned from a brief business trip through Dakota. Mrs. Melvin Rognlien was a Be- midji visitor Saturday and Sunday last. Mr. and Mrs. George Wilson were shopping in Bemidji Wednes- day last. Mrs. Chilson spent Saturday and Sunday visiting with Mr. and Mrs. William West. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brennan Said that the Liquor Dealers Want Treaty Provisions Enforced So They Will Become So Obnoxious as to Be A telegram from Minneapolis tells of one phase of the present campaign for the cessation of the sale sale of liquor to Indians as follows: "Minneapolis, Dec 22.—Rigid en- forcement of the Indian treaty liquor lawe in Minnesota with the object of making them so obnoxious as to either a repeal by congress or death by proclamation of President Taft is the plan of the liquor interests, ac- cording to information which W. G. Calderwood, secretary of the state prohibition committee, says he re- ceived today. ““The introduction of spiritous liquor into St. Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth and other large cities of the state is illegal under the treaties. Strict law enforcement would mean that almost the entire state would be dry and that to have a bottle of whiskey, even in the home, would lay the householder open to prosecution. “The attitude of the prohibition committee is not to take advantage of these treaties, bat to use them only for the protection of the Indian from whiskey. Repealed. My information came from the mayor of a northern city in this state.” said Mr. Calderwood. ‘He said he was informed of the plan by the chairman of the county republi- can committee in his county. “ “The mayor told me be had been informed that great pressure had been brought to bear on United States congressmen from this state, particularly those from districts that bave been made dry. The treaties cover nearly everything but the southeast portion of the state. “‘If the law is enforced to the letter in the districts covered by the treaties it will be done by the liquor interests and not by the prohibition people. Some of the treaties must stand unless repealed by congress. Others can be re- pealed by proclamation of the presi- dent. The mayor I speak of con-’ sidered his information of sufficient importance to cause him to make a special trip to Minneapolis to place it in our hands. He is in favor of the enforcement of the treaties in so far as they will fulfill the pur- poses for which they were passed.””” —_— spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bowers. Miss Frances Bowers, who was taken ill last week, is now able to be back in the school room. The contrators, Berglund and Franzen have their camps completed and are ready to begin--work. Word has been received by rela tives, that Mr. Chilson formerly o- this place died in Towa last week. Mrs. J. M. Watkins - and son Lester left for North. Dakota last Thursday where they will spénd winter. The village school closed last. Fri- day and an entertainment was given which was much enjoyed by all pres- ent. The teachers, Miss Haaven and Miss Nelson, left for their re- spective homes at McIntosh and Fergus Falls. - Bemidji Town. Mr. Edwards, who has been an invalid for the year past from a complication of ailment, is still con- fined to his home. The Schoolcraft Rural Telephone Association has about completed setting the poles and stringing the wire on the line. The ’phones will soon be placed, and the subscribers getting the lower rate for ’phone service that always results from co- operation in a community. The hay meadows on the school- craft and Mississippi rivers south of Lake Irvin, are yet unfrozen, and the much needed hay is removed from them by the most laborous hand labor only. The level of the rivers has been kept at so high a stage that Accept our wishes for a Merry Christmas---we'll join with you in cele- brating this Holiday. Store will be closed all day Satur- day, December 25th. Roe & Markusen freezeing has been impossible. The hay stacks stand in a foot of water and ice, and moving it by team as formerly, is out of the question. If the interests that is keeping up this unfair water level is- not called off, the future usefulness of our valuable meadows will be destroyed. School in District No. 6 was brought to a close Dec. 14 in a very sensational manner. About - 1:30 i p. m., without warning, quite a sec- tion of the school-room ceiling plas- tering fell. Lucile Chamberlain was the only ope injured by the falling plaster, and sitting directly under, was thrown forward on her desk by the weight of the plaster striking on the crown of her head. She was quickly carried to her bome, her scalp badly cut and wounded in several places besides many small perforations. Her chest was also badly bruised and discolored from being forced forward on her desk. After the bleeding had been stanch- ed and she had rested in bed the rest of the afternoon she did not appear to have been seriously injured and is convalescing from ber dan- gerous and nerve-trying experience. Samples of the plastering measured from five-eights to three-fourths inch in thickness and her escape from death seems marvelous. The school room will be put in order during the Xmas vacation and the general wish of the school patrons is the removal of the plastering from the ceiling and replaced witk a suit- able steel ceiling which will add much to the looks of the school room, while removing the fear of falling plaster, which was constanily menacing the scholars. WINNESOTA | 18TORICAL