Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, October 5, 1910, Page 1

THE BEMIDJI D. umnesorf" HISTORICAL VOLUME 8. NUMBER 185 BEET BUSINESS ON; $100 PRIZE FOR 19117 Bemidji Notified That Chaska Company Will Begin to Receive Sugar Vegetables Tomorrow. RENEWS TALK OF PREMIUM Not Unlikely That Commercial Club Will Decide to Offer Cash to Farmers Next Year. Word has been received in Be- that, the Carver County Sugar company midji beginning tomorrow will receive shipments of sugar The announcement is of interest here for the reason that many beets have been raised in this vicinity beets at its plant in Chaska, and because it renews interest for an enlarged acerage next year. All persons having beets to ship should notify Secretary Reynolds of the Commercial Club or J. J. Opsahl, stating how many they have and how soon they wish to ship them. So strong has become the senti- ment by those who appreciate the value of such a crop that there has been agitation 1n favor of hav- ing the Bemidji Commercial club offer a prize of 100 for next year’s beets. H. P. Fliegel, manager of the Chaska company, has pledged his support in the spreading cf the sugar beet propaganda and offers advice as to the best manner in which prizes may be offared to insure the desired results, “I think a little aid to that class of farmérs who most need it,”’ says Mr. Fliegel, “probably would result in mach good, and that it would tend to make them much more successful than they now are. “It seems to me that by proper en- couragement it will be but a quest- ion of time until you induce a suffici- ent number of farmers to plant beets to insure the establishment of a plant in your vicinity. It means much to get from 4,000 to 5,000 acres of beets in a locality. “I think if your Commercial club could give the right class of farmers the needed support that it would be money well spent. By doing this and getting the right kind of freight rates there can be no doubt of the sucress of the proposition.” The Commercial club has con- sidered the avisability of offering some sort of a premium for the developrent of the sugar beet in- dustry in Beltrami county, and probably will now take some defi- nite action. This is the proper time of the year to prepare for next year’s crop and if a prize is to be offered it 1s likely that it will be hung up without further delay. W. G. Scroeder, who has demonstrated on his farm near here, that sugar beets can be grown in northern Minnesota with splendid results, says: “Farmers who expect to plant beets next year should prepare the ground at once. It would do no harm to prepare an acre or so of land and if no prize is offered and the farmer wishes he can use the land for something else for it will be in fine shape for any kind of a crop. “It should first be spread with a heavy coat of manure and this should be plowed deep into the ground. This work must be done at once before frost beats the farm- ers to it.” Notice! Notice ls hereby given that by mutual consent the saloon firm of S. J. La chapelle and L. J. Kramer, doing business at 215 Third street, has dissolved partnership. Mr. Kramer assumes all obligations, will pay all bills ani will collect all bills due the firm. S. J. La chapelle and L. J. Lramer. Wanted—At the Rex Hotel a BAND TO GREET GRAY HERE Demonstration Planned for Democratic Candidate in Bemidji Tomorrow. James Gray, democratic candidate for governor of Minnesota will be received ia Bemidji tomorrow with all the attention due a person upon whom g0 high an honor has been conferred. He will be met at the Great North- ern depot by the Bemidji band and a delegation of prominent Democrats. He will be escorted either to the hotel or directly to the Armory opera house where heis to facea Bemidji audience for the first time. Mr. Gray will speak in Cass Lake tomorrow afternoon and if possible will come to Bemidji on the after- noon train, If the meeting there delays hiw, he will ‘arrive at 7:45 p. m. P. J. Russell will go to Cass Lake tomorrow and will preside at the meeting there, and will accompany Mr. Gray to Bemidji, The Bemidji meeting will be called to order at 8 o’clock and Mr. Russell will also preside at this gathering. He will introduce as the first speaker of the evening, State Fire Warden Peterson of Minneapolis. Mr. Peterson is recognized as one of the most fluent and eloquent speakers in the northwest. Mr. Gray will be the last speaker of the evening and while he will, of course, deliver a campaign address, be is said to mix in a liberal supply of humor and in other towns that he has visited has at least proved entertaining to those who heard him. Masten’s nine piece orchestra will furnish music during the evening. Mr. Gray will remain in’ Bemidji tomorrow night and will go' to Bag- ley Friday morning where he will address the Clearwater county fair. NOTICE FOR BIDS FOR GRADING Sealed bids will be received by the undersighed for 1000 cubic yds. of dirt to be delivered and deposited on Beltrami Ave, be- tween 1st. and 2nd. streets,. to make a passable approach to the new Soo depot. Bids will be opened before City Council room City Hall at 8 o’clock p. m. on 1oth inst. 10 per cent of amount must accompany bid. The City Council reserves the right to re. ject any or all bids, Dated Oct. 2, 1910. Thos. Maloy, City Clerk, BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, WEDNESDAY EVEfiING, OCTOBER 5, 1911). CASS LAKE MEN HERE DISCUSS WILD TALK Agent Brents Comes to Bemidji and Declares Bribery Charges Were Not Authorized By Him COUNTY ATTORNEY FUNCK CALM Indicates There Will Be no Battle Fought —Prepares Briefs to Establish Pre- cise Right of Agents. Although part of the population still insists on repairing their re- volvers, sparrow guns and other beavy artillery, Cass Lake for the most part has subsided into a state of coma, and the scene of the real activities of her fight for law, order, saloons and newspaper space shifts to Bemidji and Washington, D. C. The latter place is making ready to receive Dr. Dumas, mayor of Cass Lake and J. M. Witherow, mayor or Moorhead. - Tomorrow the two mayors will be received by Secretary of the Interior Ballinger and they will place before him the details of the complaints of the people of the “‘restricted district.” As a last resort Mayor Dumas may inform the secretary that the Cass Lake fire department is armed and ready for business. Bemidji gets into the glare by baving today within her borders T. E. Brents, the special government agent, who according to reports out of Cass Lake has an armful of proof to the effect that saloonkeepers there have been paying “protection” money to the Indian agents. A. M. Funck, county attorney of Cass county, is also in_Bemidiji and both gentlemen had more of interest to say than they were willing to authorize to be printed. Agent Brents chose his words with caution and they were decidedly limited in number, and none was intended for publication, He did make it plain, however, that the reports of bribery sent out of Cass Lake were premature. Still he would not deny but that he had gathered some interesting facts dur- ing his short stay in Minnesota. He said he had not finished his work, that he had made no report of any kind to the government, would not do so for some time, had given out nothing for publication, could not give out anything and that any reports indicating that he had evidence of a startling character must not be construed as having his endorsement. County Attorney Funck had some things to say about the condition of affairs in his home town which do not exactly haromize with the “‘up and at ’em” reports whichhave been ADVERTISED LETTERS List of advertised letters “Un- claimed” for the week ending Oct. 3, 1910. Men Berg, Knut Cyr, John Carl, Hank Doward, W. D. Enges, Anton Forte, Allen R. Firbiern, G. Grapentine, Otto Hagenstein, Wm. (2) Johnson, Henry N. Lynn, Joe (2) Lakkesmoe, M. B. Melville F. B. Moore, Erwin Mckay, B. Oakes, L. R. Robinson, John Tracy, T. C. ‘Taylor, Dan H. Herbiwski, John Weir, F. A. Williamson, Rev. W. W. Women Aasen, Miss Minnie Armstrong, Mrs. Jas. R. Bundlund, Miss Emma Hardy, Miss Fern Lyons, Miss Minnie Lee, Miss Alice bell boy. Mortini, Miss Louise (2) Lue McDonald, Miss Ella flashed out of that city. Mr. Funck’s mission here at this time is to avail himself of the district court law library in the preparation of briefs to be submitted in the Sero-Davis assault case in federal court at Minneapolis Oct. 21. “There is really but one point to be established at that time,” said Mr. Funck, “and that is whether the gov- ernment agents have a right to use the methods they have used in at- tempting to do away with contra- band liquor. *“We doubt the right of the agents to force persons to submit to an ex- amination of their personal belong- ings or to search private residences. Should an unfavoratle decision be rendered it is likely that we shall carry the case to higher :courts. as we are determined to establish iust ' | what the rights of the agents are and how far they can go withot a search warrant, ““As to the jurisdiction of the state courts in an assault case of this kind, we believe there can be no ground for doubt. I think thar even the government attorneys would admic that Mr. Sero and Mr. Davis will be remanded back to the sheriff and that they will thus be compelled to pay their fines, ‘as they would have done in the first place had not the govern- ‘|ment wished them to permit that a IF THE TARIFF ON MILK KEEPS GOING UP— R % 0 EY RS APARTMENTS T0 /— 1 GHT, i TOR DY HEAT, SERVICE —Berrynian in Washington Star. testcase be made of the convic- tion,” Regarding conditions in Cass Lake Mr. Funck was extremely .con- servative. He has turned down all requests for interviews ahd refused point blank to receive the reporters of the Twin City newspapers while in Minneapolis a few days ago. - ‘To the Pioneer today he said: ‘“The. conference hetween. repre- sentativés' from ‘Minnesota and Secretary Ballinger probably will have an important bearing on the government’s future policy. “Of course no one can say what may happen in Cass Lake. Con. servative persons have expected the government to execute its order to close the saloons on Oct. 15 and without serious trouble. “The three saloons which have been permitted to run have observed the 11 o’clock and Sunday closing order to the letter and there has been but little lawlessness in the village,” “Are you a member of the fire de- partment” Mr. Funck was asked. “I am,” he replied. “But don’t misconstrue my meaning. If I fight at all it will be as a member of the navy.” BOY SCOUTS FOR BEMIDII Rev. White Organizes Lads of Presby- terian Church—Run Planned. Bemidji has joined the movement which has become so popular in England and which is now sweeping over America which has for its pur- pose the organizing of boys into what is known as Boy Scouts. Thirty boys of the Presbyterian Sunday School have meet at the suggestion of Rev. S. E. P. White and have decided to form a patrol of Scouts, A meeting to perfect the organization will'be held next Monday and it is expected that officers will also be pamed at that time. An official manuel of the Boy Scouts has been received by Rev. White and the Scouts will be under Mr. White’s personal direction. As it would be impossible to accomodate and care for alt the boys who might wish to join, the present organization will be confined to boys who attend the Presbyterian church. On Saturday morning at 9 o’clock the first outdoor stunt for the Scouts will take place.: Tt'will be afox and hound chase. . Rev. White as the fox will scatter paper along a trail which will lead far out -into the country. At the end of the trip a bag will-be dropped. The boy who finds it firat and gets back to ‘the starting place will be declared the winning*hound. PRAISE GIVEN JOHN MOBERG Duluth Paper Tells How Bemidji Man Did Great Work For Soo. In honor of the inauguration of the new through service on the Sagif. Line between. Duluth apd Chicngo.. the Duluth Evening® Heérald™ printa]- two pages of Soo road construction features in which the following tri- bute is paid John Moberg of Bemidji: “John Moberg’s contract on the Soo main line extended from the Mississippi river at Bemidji on- the east and west for eight miles, includ- ing all of the roadbed and yards in the city of Bemidji, “Mr. Moberg moved as high as 1,600 yards a day, with the steam shovel alone, much to the admiration of his fellow citizens of Bemidji, who are proud of him and think that no- body is quite so much of a hustler, ““Although he has been in America only eighteen years, John Moberg has been engaged in' railroad work for twenty years, having had two years experience before he left Sweden. He was bossing a gang of railroad laborers in America before he could speak English and has been a leader of men ever since. The Be- midji contract was his first work for the Soo. “Ten years ago Mr. Moberg went to Bemidji, of which he has been one of the foremost citizens ever since. He is married, has three children, lives in a $10,000 home, one of the finest in Bemidji» and is not happy unless he has a big job on his hands at which he can keep a lot of other men busy.- Enchanted Roses. One of the best of the conjuring tricks by Germain, the magician, is the enchanted rose bush. Roses grown in a few seconds, while you | watch the tiny sprig shoot from the sod, the delicate leaves come, the buds unfold, and finally the full- blcwn roses cover the bush. What could be prettier, more enchanting, or beautiful! Many magicians have attempted to obtain ‘that beautiful effect but it has remained for the genius of Germain to accomplish it in full view of the audience.- All others cover the bush with a coat or shawl while it is supposed to grow. Germain leaves rothing but the imagination of his audience, except what a Croesus he might become if he should suddently decide to give up conjuring and become a florist or gardener, and whether it is really, really ‘true as he says, thateach young lady receiving one of theroses will- be matried “within the year. Whether the roses possess this magic full view of the audience and will be given' as favors to young ladies near the front of the house. WILL OPPOSE NEW DITGHES Commercial Club Accepts Report Con- cerning Two Drains. At a meeting: of the Commercial club last’evening the report of W. G. Schroeder for the committee ap- pointed to investigate the desirability of diging ditches in the northeast part of the county was accepted. The report opposed the digging of ditches three and four which are proposed for the Shotley and Tama- rack itiver country, The ;action, pf the club last night lines that ol‘tanizatinn up against the going ahead with these drains, one of which has been ordered sur- veyed. The club favored Mr. Schroeder’s recommendations for certain smaller ditches in this country and will aid in creating sentiment in favor of their being constructed. W. L. Brooks reported for the committee having in charge negoti- ations with the Soo railroad company and said that a complete understand- ing with that company might now be expected. PUTS BAN ON BAD WOMEN Chief Harrington Warns Undesirable Characters to Leave. Within the past three days four women have been gathered in by the police and in each instance warned that they must be out of town within twelve hours. "We are not going to tolerate such people in Bemidji. Wé are going to enforce the wine room ordinance and all other laws. relating to the handling of such people. We have found several women of late drink- ing in the wine rooms. This is pro- hibited and must be stopped.” Frank Cagnon, know as ‘Spider,” who had his saloon at Minnesota avenue and second street closed by the government about a year ago was arrested by Chief Harrington on the:charge of having liquor for saleat his “‘soft drink” place, Before Judge Pen- dergast this morning he was found guilty and fined, % ' Cholera Reported in France. . London, Oct. 5,—An Exchange Tele- graph dispatch from Marseilles says that three de: belleved to have been from cholera, have been reported power -or not -they. will be grown in there. | Boats from Italy are sald to ght the disease. - VAN TASSEL JURY UNABLE TO AGREE Man Accased of Having Assanlted Aged Farmer With Axe, However, Will Be Tried Again. CARLTON AND SMITH AT LIBERTY Davis, Accused By Own Small Daugh- ter, Likely to Know Fate Late Today. After deliberating for several hours the jury in the case of Frank Van Tassel, tried on a charge of assault inthe first degree, informed Judge Wright this morning that they would be unable to arrive at an agree- ment and were dismissed. The complaining witness was John Lehner, an aged farmer who swore on the witness stand that Van- Tassel attacked him with an axe while he was alone in his cabin near Blackduck. It is said that the jury first stood six to six then changed to seven to five for acquittal. They then reported to the judge who sent them back for further deliberation but after remaining out a short time reported back that agreement would be impossible. Charles Scrutchin VanTassell. County Chester McKusick, who charge of the prosection, an- nounced that VanTassel would be tried again, and he was sent back to the county jail. This is the second time this week that a jury has disagreed in criminal cases. . John Carlton accused of highway robbery, was the other prisoner to thus escape conviction, but he is to be tried again. He was reieased on his own recognizance, his second trial going over until next term. Henry Funkley, who defend- ed Carlton, is a candidate for county attorney, and it may devolve upon him to prosecute the case at some future session of court. Upon motion of the county attor- ney the case against Claude Carter sixteen years old, charged with lar- ceny alleged to have been committed in the S. E. Thompson store at Ten- strike, was dismissed. The case against Lawrence Smith, held on charges preferred as the result of the present condition of a girl of unsound mind at Tenstrike, was released on a bail bond of $200 with the understanding that he ap- pear for trial at the next term of court. This afternoon Charles Davis of Tenstrike is on trial on the charge of intimacy with a female child un- der fourteen years of age. The com- plaining witness is the man’s daughter and on the witness stand she told a story which as a descript- ion of total depravity probably has never been equalled in Betrami county. It is expected that the case will go to the jury late this afternoon. STOLE $75,600 IN NOTES Chicago Mail Carrier Pleads Guilty to Charge. Chicago, Oct. 5.—Robert T. Swee- ney, formerly a mail carrier, pleaded guilty in the federal court to the charge of having stolen $75,000 worth of notes from the mails. A short time later he was placed on the witness stand and turned state’s evidence against Attorney Shedrick B. Turner, a negro, the editor of a weekly paper. Turner is charged with having pos- session of the stolen notes and trying to dispose of them. The notes belong to a manufacturing company and were stolen from the mails June 13, 1910. Sweeney swore on the stand that he gave $40,000 of the notes to Turner to sell and burned the remainder of them. Judge Landis took the matter of Sweeney’s punishment under consid- eration until after Turner’s case had been tried. defended Attorney had < Victim of Infantile Paralysis. Le Sueur, Minn., Oct. 5.—Harold Dodge, eighteen years old, the only gon of Dr. and Mrs. Frank A. Dodge of Le Sueur, died of infantile paralysis after a short illness. The young man was a graduate of the public schools here, had been a student at Pillsbury academy and was a student in the medical department at the University of Minnesota. -