Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, November 18, 1910, Page 1

§ gystoric THE BEMIDJI DAILY PION VOLUME 8. NUMBER 222. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, FRIDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 18, 1910. al gociety r SBOIETY, TEN CENTS PER WEEK. DEER RUN; SQUIRRELS DIG AND AVOID FIRES R Commissioner Clementson in Bemidji Tells of Conditions in Burned Timber up North MANY DEAD RABBITS FOUND With This Exception all the Animals Escaped, Moose Making Bee Line For Canada The recent different falls of snow have left the ground 1n a very dis- agreeahle condition, in the district around Spooner and Baudette which was recently fire stricken, and traveling on foot through the burnt- timber district is anything but pleasant, says Helic Clementson, a member of the board of county com- missioners of Beltrami county, who has been attending a meeting of the county board held in this city. According to Commissioner Clem- entson, the snow has fallen on the charred underbrush and timber that was laid low by the terrble fire, forming a sticky black slush that is exceedingly annoying. Mr. Clementson states that the fire drove all of the big game out of the fire zone, and he believes that but few deer or moose perished in the fire, as he had heard of no car- casses or bones that were discovered after the flames had died down. “‘There is one peculiar feature of the fire, with relation to wild ani- mals,” says Mr. Clementson. “All of the squirrels that irhabited the woods were apparently saved from the flames and only the quickness of action of the little fellows preserved their lives. They burrowed deep in- to the earth and remained there un- til the surface had cooled, when they emerged, none the worse for their underground experience; and they are now chattering as merrily as ever. The carcassesof hundreds of rabbits were found after the fire, in. dicating that these animals had been unable to escape. The deer and moose got out of that immediate section, aud so far as I am able to ascertain, none have returned, but have gotde to the south and south- east, while a goodly number un- doubtedly made due north into Capada.” Mr. Clementson was the victim of an accident, election day, which came near costing him his life, but from which he escaped with a badly bruised face, but was not seriously injured. A large piece of wood flew from a saw which was being orerated in his sawmill and hit him in the face, the force of the blow being les. sened by hitting an obstructinn, otherwise the piece of timber would undoubtedly bave inflicted an ex- ceedingly dangerous if not fatal in- jury. FIRES NOT A BLESSING . Farm Paper Ridicules Idea That Forest Blazes Do Good. The following from the current issue of Farm, Stock and Home is of special interest to residents of Bel- trami county. “A Blessing In Disguise.”—Such is the expression frequently heard relative to the recent forest fires, The argument is that apart from the loss of life, the fire, by sweeping away the slashings and windfalls, clears the land for the settler. Inci- dentally it calls general attention to a new and inviting section of a great empite, and partakes of the nature of a front page advertisement. It bas an element of truth in it. The slashings wantonly left by the lumberman must be cleared away before the settler can make a home, but the clearing by fire is a costly process. It burns up the vegetable mould so necessary to warm up our cold north-woods clays; in many areas it burns down into the ground and leaves ashes where before was productive muck soil. The intense heat destroys in large measure the bacterial life that swarms in the upper six inches of soil, and is essential to profitable crop growth. A more wasteful pro- cess of clearing the land could gcarcely be conceived, and the phrase can only originate in the mind of 2 man ignorant of the facts, or wilfully oblivious of them. AVIATOR JOHNSTONE DIES IN DENVER FALL Denver. Nov. 18.—With one wing tip of his machine crumpled like a piece of paper, Ralph Johnstone, holder of the world’s aeroplane alti- tude record, dropped 500 feet to his death at Overland park avia- tion field while hundreds of specta- tors watched the horrid descent of the man and machine here yesterday. Held still by horror for a minute, the spactators. tinally recovered and rushed towards the flattened wreck- age, Johnstone’s body lay beneath the engine of the biplane with the white planes that had failed him in his time of need, wrapped about it like a shroud. Nearly every bone in his body was broken. He had gambled with death once too often, but he played the game to the end, fighting coolly and grimly to the last second to regain control of his broken machine. Fresh from his triumphs at Belmont park, where he broke the world’s record for altitude with a height of 9,714 feet, Jobnstone attempted to give the Colorado spectators an extra thrill with his most daring feat, the spiral glide, which bhas made the Wright aviators famous. The spectators got their trill, but it cost Johnstone his life. BRAINERD PERFEGTS PLANS Huge Election Sign, Badges and Smoker Voted for Development Meeting. In telling of a meeting of the Commercial club of that city the Brainerd Daily Dispatch has this to say: ““Carl Zapffe announced that mat- ters in regard to details for the com- ing convention were progressing satisfactorily. Badges, both ribbon and button form had been ordered and it was the intention to endeavor to have every citizen who has the interests of the community at heart become boosters during the two or three days the convention is here. “A bureau of information will be established, arrangements for a smoker on the evening beiore the convention opens are being perfected, a large electric sign to be erected across the street from the opera house has been arranged for, and everything seems to be moving harmoniously. “At the close of the meeting on motion of Mr. Gemmell the secretary was instructed to wire Secretary Mackenzie at Bemidji in order that it may be ascertained when he will come to Brainerd and meet with the committee, W. H. Gemmell, Carl Zapffe, Con O’Brien, R, R, Wise and S. F. Alderman.” LATEST “EGHO" High School Paper, Out Today, Filled With Bright Things. The second issue of the Bemidji High School paper “The Echo” is out today. It shows decided im- provement over the first copy and its twenty-two pages are filled with well writtee editorial, news notes, clever fiction and keen humor. We have the pleasure of reproduc- ing the following which is omly a few of the good thingsin the present issue of the Echo: Glee Club work has been renewed and will form quite an important part in the school entertainments. There are eigh- teen members in this year's Glee Club. following are the names of those who belong: Essie Brannon, Clara Dicaire, Irene Lappen, Alice Ferrier, Mona Flesher, Dessie Claypool, Maude McCauley, Ina Shearer, Olive Smith, Clara Nangle, Julia Moritz, Florence Ripple, Alice Neally, Grace McCauley, Genevieve Crouch, Maud Slater, Bertha Malcowaki and Helen Min- nick, They meet twice a week after school, on Wednesday’s and Fridays, for a half hour's practice. The girls, at pres- ent are studying three part music. They have given one public performance and will sing very soon in public again. The Glee Club is fortunate in having voices so exceptionally suited to the three parts and in having such an able instructor as Miss Murray to study with. They will be fre- quently heard as soon as the Literary societies are organized. The object of this Glee Club work is voice culture, part reading, and artistic interpretation. When the athletic season has abated the boys expect also to have a Glee Club. Those Coaches BY GEORGE E. PHAIR “We haven't any chance to win!" The football coach speaks thus. ‘Believe me, it will be a sin—" ‘What they will do to us. “*Qur fullback is-a hopless wreck; Our quarterback is lame; Our tackle has a fractured neck— It really is a shame. “The game will be so soft that they Will wipe us off the earth” And then he turns his face away To hide hisfinward mirth. The other coach is just as bad. His team is on the brink. His countenance is long and sad. “They'll wallop us, | think.” 'Tis woeful to behold the gaze That lingers on this trap But slyly to himself he says: “We'll wipe 'em off the map.” Senior Class Notes. At the recent meeting of the Senior class the following officers were elected: President, Gertrude Malone; vice-presi- dent, H. Mayne Stanton; secretary snd treasurer, Orville Titus. ) Orville Titus, a member of our illustri- ous class of 1911, has left school, and will hereafter devote his time to that which he considers of more importance, farming. The Senior English class have for the past week been studying Coleridge, and are at the present time reading his great poem, “The Ancient Mariner.” The students are becoming deeply interested in the work. At the Sign of the Lafalot Bemidji has for a time been famed as a “City of-Great Buildings” and nowhere in the Northwest are there so many fine architectural structures. The Courthouse, the City Hall, the four school buildings and other public buildings are models after which others must pattern. And Bemidji can proudly boast of her numerous beautiful residences. Block after block of wide, well kept streets are lined with these handsome dwellings. But search the city over, and you can. find no edifice so beautiful, spacious, mod- ern, and inspiring as that palace, num- bered 910 American Ave., and called the “Dew-Drop Inn.” We were somewhat surprised when, a couple weeks ago, the Bemidii Pioneer an- nounced that four of the school teachers of this place had united to form “The Amalgamated Order of Lafalot,” with headquarters at one of the city’s best houses, but this is indeed true. The only members of this secret order are Misses Loe, Wagner, Patrick and Hill, and they are now very well settled. In their constitution is a clause demand- ing of everyone at least one hour's work per day on the wood pile. One bright October morning all four of the lusty ladies were pitching wood into the shed. The staff as well as the whole school, wish these beloved instructors all - happi- ness and good fortune during the ensuing year. NORTH PART OF STATE Mackenzie Returns With Pledge From Governor and Vindication for Senator Works. LEWIS C. SPOONER OFFERS AID Declares for Fair Reipporfionment and Says He Will Do What He Can to Get It. Jubilaat over the election of mem- bers of legislature who are with northern Minnesota in the fight for a fair re-apportionment and enthu- siastic ovér the promises made him by Governor Eberhart, who is to be the first speaker at the Brainerd con- vention, W. R. Mackenzie, secretary of the northern Minnesota Develop- ment Association, returned from St. Paul today and about the first thing he did was to publicly deny the re- port that Senator S. D. Works of Mankato is not in favor of fair redis- tricting. Mr. Mackenzie said: "I had the pleasure of a personal interview with Senator Works, who represents the Blue Earth county district, which, under the new census, would continue to be represented as at present. There is a feeling, how- ever. that the republican legislature will try to gerrymander Senator Works out of office. It is not my be- lief that.anything so unfair will be countenanced, either in the case of Mr. Works or any other Democratic member of the legislature, “With this assurance on the part of the Republicans, a fair reappor- tionment bill will get the vote of al- most every Demacratic member.” Secretary Mackenzie also had an interview with another champion of northern Minnesota, Lewis C. Spooner of Morris, re-elected a mem- ber of the lower house. Mr. Spooner expressed himself as follows: “I am willing that the people of your part of the state shall know that I am going to see that you get all you are entitled to get. “I hope to see a speaker elected who will be aggressively favorable to reapportionment, effective at the next election and favorable to other measures in the nature of remedial legislation wanted by the people.” Secretary Mackenzie is deluged with messages and letters concern- ing the meeting of the association at Brained, December 1 aud 2. As soon as he can catch up on his cor- respondence he will go to Brainerd and confer with the executive com- mittee of the Commerical Club of that place regarding plans for com- ing convention. Brings Apple Exhibit to Bemidji. An exhibit of apples raised in the Spokane valley will be opened for the free inspection of the public to- morrow in the building next to the Labr furniture store on Minnesota avenue. The exhibit will be in charge of O~ C. Narvestad, general sales agent of the Arcadia Orchards com- pany. Mesdames R. Gilmore and J. M. Richards were hostesses yesterday afternoon at a_“neighborhood” sur- prise party given in honor of Mrs. P. J. Russell, who has recently re- turned from the Twin Cities. The guests included Mrs. J. C. Parker. Mrs. W. H, Vye, Mrs. W. N. Bowser, Mrs. Ike Black, Mrs. J. J. Conger and P. J. O’Leary. Delicious refresh- ments were served during the after- noon,. Mrs. Russell was presented with a bouquet of cut flowers. Special Agent Says Guns Will Be Used Only as Last Resort. It is not the intention, declares Special Officer Brents, for him or any of the men in the employ of the Indian service to commit any acts of lawlessness in connection with their work of suppressing the sale of liquor to Indians and the closing of saloons. “I came here from Oklahoma for the purpose of enforcing the orders sent me by superior officers,” said Mr. Brents, “and the fact that I am making Bemidji my home while oper- ating in northern Minnesota shows plainly that I am not here for the purpose of making undue trouble for anyone, or for the purpose of dis- playing undue authority or embarras- sing or intimidating anyone who de- sires to conform with the/ law and the orders of the Indian department in carrying on their business. “Gun displays are not to my lik- ing, but if it is necessary to resort to arms in enforcing orders, I shall not hesitate, as a last resort, to draw my weapon. “It is unfortunate that some men cannot see and understand that officers are simply obeying orders and really have no particular interest in any person or firm who might be hit hard by any order commanding the confiscation and destruction of liquors. “The people of Bemidji and sur- rounding country can rest assured that I shall never, while in charge hete, unnecessarily display authority or be too conspicuous in the perfor- mance of my duty and the carrying out of orders from superiors. I am well pleased with the treatment that has been accorded me by the people of this city as a whole.” CHARLES TEDFORD IS DEAD Prominent Resident of Cass Lake Victim of Bright’s Disease. Cass Lake, Minn. Nov. 18,— (Daily Pioneer Special Wire Service.) —Charles Tedford, 48 years old, one of the most prominent saloon men in northern Minnesota and a resident of Cass Lake since the or- ganization of this village in 1899, died at his home in this place early today. Mr. Tedford had been suffering from Brights’ disease for two years. Several days ago he was taken ill with diphtheria. ~He survived a mild attack of this disease, but his system in. its weakened condition was unable to withstand the ravages of the more serious complaint of Bright’s disease and lost his hard fight against the grim reaper. ‘Mr. Tedford was born in New York state. He came here from St. Hilaire, Minf., and bas been promi- nently identified with the develop- ment of Cass Lake. He is survived by a wife and one child. The fun- eral will be held on Sunday iu the Episcopal church. ' Rev. Flesher to Speak in Akeley. ‘Rev. S. W. Scott” of Ohio - will occupy the First Methodist pulpit Sunday morning and evening. Rev. Charles H. Flesher will spend Sun- day in Akeley. A Smap. Let us show you the best cot- tage in town for the money. Terms given, Ziegler & Ziegler Co, Schroeder Block. * | The selection of a SPARKLES | CHAMPIONS OUT FOR _[RESPECT LW, SKYS BRENTS| SALOONS HERE STILL DOING GOOD BUSINESS Despite Fact Supplies are Becoming Low in Some Places, Same Old Prices Continue JOHNSON EXPECTED TONIGHT City Council Probably Will Settle Ques- tion of Renewing Licenses at Monday Meeting. For the first time since the action of the government, a week ago, in stopping the shipment of liquor, there has today been a lull in the activity of the Indian Bureau agents and deputies in this vicinity. This is explained by the fact that W. E. Johnson, chief of the Indian Bureau, is on his way to Bemidji and that further action is being de- layed awaiting his arrival. Johnson is expected in Bemidji tonight or to- morrow morning. At Brainerd, more than ten car- loads of beer have been hauled in by the Minnesota & International from Bemidji and other pointsto be re- turned to the breweries in St. Paul wd Miamnpolis. Practically all such shipments are now on the way back and no liquor is being bandled by the railroads. On Monday night of next week, the city counci) probably will settle the question as to whether liquor li- censes are to be renewed in Bemidji, as a result of the present activity of the Indian Bureau. Applications for licenses are pending. “I do not see how we can take money for liquor licenses now,” said a member of the council today. “It seems to me that to grant a license and take the money would be almost like getting it under false pretenses.” The salcons of Bemidji continue to do a good business and there has been no attempt to advance the cost of drinks despite the fact that in some of the places the supply is running low. The drug stores are also feeling the effect of the new order and their supplies of alcobol, whiskey and wine for ° medicinal purposes are already running low, with no way to re-plenish them. 4 FAGE QUIZ FORU. 3. J0BS One Woman and Three Men Seek Clerk and Carrier Positions. Civil service examinations were held in this city today, the success- ful writers of which will form a list of eligibles from which names will be selected, some time in the near future, for one clerk and one mail carrier for the Bemidji postoffice. The examination was conducted under the personal supervision of S. R. Cutter, local secretary for the civil service board, and the follow- ing participated in the examination; Miss Lucille Clark, James T. Davis, Harry McClernan and Walter BRatch. i The papers of the examination will be forwarded to Washington, where they will be examined and marked by the officials of the post- office department. It is necessary for.applicants to secure markings of 80 per cent in order to pass the ex- amination; and the successful writers will be announced from Washington. carrier or clerk will be made by the Bemidji post- master, A. R, Erickson. T il e