Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 2, 1910, Page 1

THE BEMIDJI L - HINNESSTA | HISTORICAL ; AILY PIONEER, SaCIETY. VOLUME 8. NUMBER 233. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, FRIDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 2, 1910, TEN CENTS PER WEEK. SELKCE FIRM TELL | FARM TRIUMPH HERE! Under Direction of Opsahl, Who Quit Politics to Raise Potatoes,. Much Land is Disposed sale in small or largelots a $9.000.00 stock of general merchandise, speci- ally heavy woolen mitts, socks, coats, suits at from 25 to 20c on the dollar, and take in exchanga for same farm produce, wood, post, or lumber, delivered at the place or F. O. B. cars on either of the four rail- roads entering Bemidji. Farmers, merchants and loggers can se- cure bargains on winter goods, large NOW HAS MERCHANDISE TO SELL |°F sm2ll lots-” Will Glose Out $9,000 General Stock at Warehouse in Bemidji at Re- duced Prices. The following from the Selkce Land company explains why: Be- midji’s representative J. J. Op-. sahl left the legislative to raise pota- toes and shows some of the Selkce Land Company’s improvements dur- ing the last 12 months, towards mak- country. ing Beltrami county a farming “Last November a year ago we paced on the Market at Bass Lake 8 miles north of Bemidji on the M. & I. Ry 15—40 acre tracts on the po- tato crop paymeant plan, and build- ing a sidewalk in the center of the tract to afford shipping facilities for the crops, from Bass Lake as well as ifrom Lavinia, and Turtle River. “The last winter was a bad one to start in as the prices of potatoes were low, and then the spring and summer was very backward for beginners, but instead of 15 forties being sold the sales closed to Decem- ber 1,1910 is 55 tracts closing out every foot at Bass Lake except the 1 acre lake front lots held for grape culture, and out of 55 of these lots on the lake about half is spoken for and will be developed the coming year. “The crop for 1910 was varied on these newly boken lands but it prov- edito each purchaser that took care of his crop, that the soil will produce and withstand almost any kind of climatic conditions we have hefe if the right kind of work is put on the crop by the owner, or in other words the man behind the plow is what counts, and those who settled there last spring have brought in their friends this fall which have taken up all the unsold parts of the Bass Lake tract, ““The company owns alarge num- berof partly improved farmsalong the M. & I line from Lavinia north that is especially adapted for stock, and those will be sold to settlers on 20 years time with on or before privi- lege of payments at 6 per cent inter- est, the first 5 years only the interest payments will be required, and at prices ranging from $5 00 to $12 00 per acre according to improvements and location, interest payable annu ally or monthly in advance, which on a 160 acre improved place would be as follows purchase price $300.00 first 5 years, $4.00 per month inter- est in advance. «With the Bemidji Creamery paying at present 34c per pound for butter fat, and their average price for1gog was 32c for the whole year, it will pay some of the City People to secure a few- cows and move onto a place of their own !where they can get control of 160 acres of good well located land for only ‘$4,00 per month for the first 5 years, only 74 on an average what they are paying in house rent in town, and then save their fuel bill besides. “Mr Opsahl the company’s manag- er retired voluntarily from the politi- cal field and will devote his time to- wards the development of farm lands in this vicinity. At present he is engaged with a crew of men complet- ing his office buiiding and warehouse on Eleventh ' and Bemidji avenue where during the next thirty days commencing Dec. 7th, he places on CHARITY BALL TICKETS OUT Public Responds to Elks Invitations as | Aid to the Poor. After a slight delay the invitations to the Elks charity ball to be given in the Armory opera house on the|Princeton, in his speech at the con- evening of Dec. 9, have been sent|vention. on’ out. Tickets for the affair, always the |for good roads. social eventof the season in Bemidji are selling fast, and indications are that a larger sum will be raised for charity than at any event of this kind io Bemidji. The money derived will go into a fund tobe expended for general charity. purposes, much of it going to . make Christmas merry for the poor of. Bemidji. . WARROAD MAYOR HAS WATER ROUTE PLAN; WANTS CONVENTION; BY E- H. DENU. Brainesd Minn, Dec. 2—C. A. Moody, niayér of Warroad, the city on the Lake of the Woods, is a 'great dreamer and a man who does things, Recently, Mr. Moody has had a great dream, that if realized would cap the climax of anything ever ac- complished in northern Minnesota: It was to connect the Lake of the Woods with Lake Superior by way of the Rainy Lake river and Raiany Lake. s Some years ago the Canadian Government made a survey and estimated the cost of building a channel large enough to permit the flooting of barges, having a 20 foot draught from Lake of the Woods to Lake Superior at about $4,000,000. Just recently another survey has been made and the Canadians are thinking seriously of starting the work along these lines. Mr. Moody suggests that perhaps the United States could be interested and join hands with our northern friends in the construction of the proposed waterway. He proposes that the first steps to be taken is the introduction of a resolution calling for the government investigation of the plan. This plan has met with approval among all with whom Mr. Moody has conversed, and believes ‘that when such a resolution will be intro- duced it will go through with a whirl and that if this great waterway is finallj completed, Warroad will be- come the head of fresh water navi- gation, Warroad is making strenuous ef- forts to secure the next eonvention of the association. ' Large red bad- ges are being distributed and Mayor Moody is creating much enthusiasm for his city. Although it is understood that Duluth is slated for the next meet- ing, Mr. Moody thinks his city on the Lake of the Woods will be in line for the convention of 1912. Horses For Sale. Just received a catload of good sound horses weighing about 1600 bs. each. Age, 4.to 6 years. Come and see them at Tom Smart’s barn. jwe would have a Road and bridge ‘| SHOULD HAVE BEEN |EODY ROASTS “PUsSYFO0T" BRAINERD DELEGATES PUT e REFORMS UP TO LAWMAKERS Tells Bnmud Convention ““Worse Than Rmh" Tactics are Used. ELEGTED” SAYS DUNN Princeton Editor in Plea for Highways " Refers to Campaign of Six Years Ago firainerd, Minn , Dec. 2 —Fear of “Pussyfoor” Johnson's great power is prevalent among repre- sentatives of northern towns. One argument against action by the as sociation on the questlon is that it will arouse resentment’ and lead Mr. Johnson to more drastic action than he has yet taken, Frank M. Eddy, who had a clash with of Johnson’s deputies on the train last summer and refused to allow his baggage to be searched, took a hot shot at Johnson in his speeches before the convention. - '‘Talking on the Indian question, he said: TELLS GOOD ROADS PLANS Will Introduce Bill Providing for Proper Inspection of all Roads By State Employes. one BY E. H. DENU Brainerd, Dec. 2—R. C. Dunn of good There are three things Jnecessary roads, said: First—Means. $The Iadian* burean today is Secpnd—Careful expenditure of these means. Third—State supervision. By levying a4 mill tax, he said, maintaining an army of spies in Minnesota, led by one of the most intamous officials who ever beld a commission empowered with the fund of $300,000. It is not enough right of search, confiscation, des- —we should have a1l mill tax and in 1912 it would give us a fund of $1,200,000. “The constitution said Mr. Dunb, provides for a proper and equal dis- tribution of this fund. All counties, should receive their proper propor- tion. 2 “I will introduce a bill providing for enough deputy highway com- missijoners to properly supervise the coastruction of properly built roads. These men must be on the ground from April to Nov. No county board should pay auny bill for building roads until approved by the deputy high- way commission. “Talk about your conservation for advertising purposes, it is not in it with good roads for that purpose. “The governor should make it strong so that the legislature’s ear tingle in calling their attention to re- apportionment of the state. “We have faith in the incoming legislature. I wouldn’t insult any senator by insinuating that he would sacrifice the interests of the state by wanting to hold office two years longer. - ‘“‘How can auy legislator expect the common people to live up to the law when he himself breaks his oath of office if he refuses the vote for a reapportionment of the state every 10 years. “Live up to the Constitutiop, that’s what'’s expected of you. “Had I had been elected 6 years ago the state would be reappointed, the 1 mill tax would be in force and good roads would be plentiful. “I think that the people made a great mistake when they turned me down 6 years ago for chief executive of this great state of Minnesota.” EXTRAORDINARY BILL AT BRINKMAN TONIGHT truction, or claiming to be so em- powered. He power stronger than a Russian governor in a Polish village, to close saloons within a hundred miles of an Indian habitation under a treaty made before any of the present wields 42 SALOONS CLOSED; DEALERS. MAY FIGHT Late this afternoon a special to the Pioneer brought the news that government men had today'clpsed the saloons of Big Falls, Kelliher, Margie and Houpt. During the past 24 hours saloons in every town in the dry district on the M.& I. have been closed, forty-two inall. A special “Pussy- foot” train will be required to haul ‘the liquors back to the wholesalers. There are no agents in Bemidji and there is nothing new as to when the saloofs here will close. It was reported from St. Paul to- day tHat fifty liquor dealers in northern Minnesota have sworn out injunctions to restrain the govern- ment from closing their places of business. The Pioneer has been unable to verify the report. Elks Memorial Service Sunday. The Bemidji lodge of Elks will hold a memorial service in "the Armory opera house here next Sun- day, services beginning at 3:30 p. m, E. E. McDonald will deliver the address. Exalted Ruler J. O. Harris requests the presence of all- Elks and extends an invitation to the public: AnError in Crane’s Ad. The T, J. Crane & Co. store will not close evenings until Dec. 26, and not Dec. 4, as erroneously stated in the advertisement of that firm last night- Strongest Vaudville Bill Ever Shown Here Made Tremendous Hit Last Night. The new attraction in the vaudeville line which opened at the Brinkman Family Theatre last night was of the kind that pleases Bemidji people, and it is without doubt one of the strongest vaude: ville bills en the American stage today. It is safe to guarantee your friends a good show tomight. ~ Ask those who were there last night. That is the way to get good judgment. Boost—don’t knock—we are in business for - your entertsinment. 7 Notice. The Bemidji Ice Co., Anderson & Blocker Prop., having sold their Ice business and placed all their accounts in the hands of C. D.' Lucas for collection.. / Let us show you the best cot- tage in town for the money, Terms given. e i " Ziegler & Ziegler Co. Schroeder Block. generation of Indians were born.” Reapportionment, Goods Road s, Forest Protection and Com- mission Form of Government Referred to Coming Legislature for Prompt Action. MACKENZIE CONTINUES AS ASSOCIATION SECRETARY Committe Named to Go to St. Paul and Watch Redistricting Bill—Marshall of Cass Lake Offers Timber Fire Advice. BY E H, DENU. Brainerd, Minn. Dec 2.— At the closing and most important ses- sion of the two days’ convention of the Northern Minnesota Dev- elopment . association, here this afternoon, that body went definite. ly on recod by unanimously adopt- ing the following resolutions presented by the Resolutions Com- mittee: Favoring good roads, reapport- ionment, consolidated rural schools, forest fire prevention and protection. Upon recommendations of the Resolutions Committee, the con- vention also-went on record as favoring the commission form of government, and made such re- commendation to the legislature. Members of Resolutions committe. Atkin—C. H. Warner. Becker—C. F. Morse. Beltrami—Chas. Middleton, Bau- dette... Benton—A. H. Tressetin, Sauk Rapids. o e Cass—M. N. Koll, Cass Lake.’ - Carlton— C. F. Manake, Moose Lake. Clay—C. A. Nye, Moorhead. Glearwater—F. S. Kalberg, Bag- ley. i Cook — J. E. Johnson, Grand Marai. Crow Wing—C. A. Allbright— Brainerd. Hubbard—C. F. Scheers, Akeley. Itasca— W. J. Stock, Colraine. Isanti—]. E. Kienitz, Cambridge. Kenabec—C. F. Scoline, Mora. Kooshiching—]. C. McPartland, International Falls. Lake— D, H. Lawrence, Two Harbors., Marshall—W. R. Hoag, Gatzka. Mahnomen—John Carl, Mahno- men. Mille Lac—R. C. Dunn, Prince- ton. . Morrison—N. N. Bergheim, Little Falls. -Norman— A. L. Hanson, Ada. Otter Tail—Alex Nelson, Perham. Pennington—D. P. O’Neil, Thief River Falls. Pine— H. P. Webb, Sardstone. Polk—A. M. Dunton, McIntosh. Red Lake—C. H. Mertz, Thief River Falls. Roseau—R. J. Bell. Roseau. St. Louis—W.. E. Richardson Du- lath, H. V. Eva—Dulutb, A. P. Sel- man, Hibbing, F. B. Meyers Biwabic. Stearns—C, ; A, Gilman, St, Cloud. Todd—A. B. Church, Long Prairie. Wadena—]. H, Mark, Wadena. Wilken—-M. Edwards, Brecken- ridge, : The convention was vigorous in|. its demand for a just and proper legislative representation and ap- pointed the following committee to g0 ‘to St. Paul and see to it that a proper reapportionment bill was passed: . . 3 Rudolph Lee, J. H. O'Neil, H. Oldenberg, C. P. Craig, J. E. Kienitz, W. R. Mackenzie and R. J. Bell. : There was no effort made to bring the liquor controversy befare the|. i convention. The move yesterday compelling all resolutions to go to the resolutions committee having the desired effect of preventing any ref- erence to the liquor question. The election of officers is to take place late today and it is an assured fact that all of the present officers will, with one exception, be re- elected as follows: President, H. J. Maxfield, Wadena. Secretary, W. R. Mackenzie, Be- midji. Treasurer, Eveelth. Executive Committee: F. A. Pat- rick of Duluth, M. N. Koll of Cass Lake and W. J. Brown of Warren, who takes the place of Thomas R. Johnstone of Crookston, who here- after will. live in St. Paul. There is a lively fizht on this after- noon for endorsement of a man to be speaker of the house at the com- ing session of the legislature. The candidates believe that the endorse- ment of the convention will mean election. The three leading candidates are: Spooner of Morris, Burnquist of St. Paul and Matson of Roseau. Indications are that Mr. Spooner, whois regarded as an out-and-out Northern Minnesota man, “will re! ceive the coveted approval of the convention before it takes final adjournment today. The next convention will be held in Duluth. Two new counties, Pennington and Traverse have joined the association, making the total thirty- four counties. Many of the Bemidji delegates will return home on the afternoon train. The convention has been a won- derful success and those in attend- ance believe that as a result of the meeting a just reapportionment bill is assured. Walter J. Smith, Brainerd, Dec 2—At this morn- ing’s session of the Development as- sociation C. E. Marshall of Cass Lake, supervisor of the Minnesota as a resolution of the forest fire prob- lem: “The problem of fire protection has come to be one of the most im- portant problems to be considered in the proper development of northern Minnesota and in a great measure to the entire state, for two reasons: First—Northern Minnesota can- not afford to lose its timber or its citizens by fire. 3 Second— Minnesota cannot afford to have the reputation that it does not provide adequate pro- tection 1o the people that have been induced to settle in the northern part of the state. “The fundamental principle of forest protection is that there ‘must be an organization to pre- vent fires and not merely designed to put fires out after they start. ‘“Minnesota is today withaut such an organization, and, assum- ing that the theory of prevention rather than protection is the cor- rect one, in order to_get started [Continued on Page 8] g of National Forest, offered the following- I