Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, June 27, 1911, Page 1

VOLUME 9. NUMBER 51. WATER SUPPLY SHY NEW WELLS URGED Charles Wlarfleld Warns Council That Slight Delay of Pump Would Re- sult Seriously. FAMINE RULES IN “FORCE Sprinkling of Lawns and Other Drains on System to Be Cur- tailed. MORE WOE OVER SEPTIC TANK Gity Engineer Says Work is Not Sat- isfactory and That He Will Not Be Responsible. Hot weather of last Tuesday, Wed- nesday and Thursday revealed the fact that the Bemidji water supply is inadequate and that a serious con- dition confronts the city was made known last evening at the meeting of the city council when Charles ‘Warfield, of the Warfield Electric company, which pumps the water supply, made a report to the alder- men. Bemidji’s water supply is obtained from two wells, the water being pumped into the large 40 foot sup- ply tank by a triplex pump, in re- ference to which Mr. Warfield said: “At the present time this pump is working satisfactorily, but if it should be put out of commission for only a few hours it would mean that the city water supply would become seriously affected. “That is to say, if the pump should stop workink for a short time the water in the tank would of course be made lower, and as the . pump is pumping as much as it can, we could not regain the lost water, thus if there should be a fire it would place us in a dangerous predicament. Hot Weather Reduces Supply. “During the three hot days of last week the tank was reduced to half full, and without the cold weather of today we would be unable to catch up. We have the steam pump but that is practically of no use now. “I should advice ithat two more wells be built at once, they will have to come sooner or later and we ought to be on the safe side.” Alderman Smart suggested that the users of water be made to observe certain rules as to the amount of water used by them, and that they be asked to use as little water as possible on the lawns. This sugegstion was -adopted and will be rigidly enforced. Alderman Bisiar made a motion to the effect that the condition of the wells should be thoroughly in- vestigated by the water committee, and that they should make a report in two weeks, which carried. Brown Withdraws Motion. Alderman Brown who, at the last meeting of the council, supported the proposition to kill the ordinance prohibiting the issuing of licenses outside of the Fourth ward, and when it carried asked that the ordinance be reconsidered at the next meeting, last night withdrew his motion. Septic tank troubles were renewed when a report from City Engineer Everts was read: The report said that Contractor Johnson's foreman had asked him to be allowed to con- struct a drain trench under the floor of the tank. The engineer gran..i ‘he request with the understanding that certain requirements were to he taken cire of by the contractor. The trench was made, and then it be rame known that the requiremeuts had not been made, and ‘the city en- gineer says that the tank was tbus placed in a crippled condition. Shuns Responsibility for Tank. Mr. Everts told the council that he had never authorized the tank to be completed and that under no con- dition would he be responsible for the tank in the future. He said that there were two things which might be done with the tank, one be- was to complete it and take a chance on its usefulness. The report was accepted following which. Alderman Smart said that the city has already been “stung” on the deal and that Contractor Johnson might as well be allowed to finish the job, and the councilmen agreed with the alderman. DIVER FUND NEARLY $50 Many Volunteer to Assist in Employ- ing Expevt to Attempt to Lo- cate Launch. REGUIRES TOTAL OF ABOUT $100 Up to date nearly $50 have been contributed by persons in Bemidji to a fund to be used to employ a diver to attempt to locate Harry Masten’s lost launch “Keemar.” As a diver demands $40 a day for hi§ work, with pay to start the moment he leaves Duluth, and that all his expenses be paid, not less than $100 is needed to bring one here for ef- fective work. The following is the paper circu- lated and the names attached: “We the citizens of Bemidji Min- nesota, knowing of the heavy loss sustained by; our fellow citizen Harry Masten in the sinking of his launch, feel that we may in a measure assist "him in the raising and re-claiming of the launch by donating the amount of money set opposite our names for the purpose of hiring a professional diver to come here from Duluth and locate the boat, all of which will be very great- ly appreciated by our fellow citizen and band master. The T. J. Miller Co... W. N. Bowser J. C. Larson...... E. B. Berman .... Fred E. Brinkman A. L. Gordon H. Gomsalus ............... Fred Dudley. cacie s oo sio A. -H. Jester Ww. F. K. Mclver G A. B. Palmer. .. 2.00 Geo. T. Baker. . 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Gennes & Layon............. 1.00 Lee LaBaW.........c00vennn .50 Northern Nat’l Bank Given Hardware C W. A. Gray... M. E. Ibertson. Brown & Lankis. E. F. Netzer... 5.00 .2.00 5.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 Herbert Wood. ... 1.00 Paul Toucault. 1.00 Pete Peterson. . 1.00 J. C. "Harrison 1.00 $41 23 CARNIVAL OPENS AT NIAGARA Season Begins With Parades and Re- production of Boat Burning. Niagara Falls, N. Y., June 27:— The second International Carnival, opened the summer season at Niag- ara today. The Carnival, opened this morning with a military parade. The evening program of the first day includes an “illuminated’” automobile parade and a reproduction of the burning of the steamer Caroline. On the second day will be held the par- ade of the school children and there will be aeroplane fliguts and other attractions. GOWNS DELIGHT KING GEORGE Women Gorgeausly Attired at Royal Garden Party in London Today. London, June 27:—The royal gar- den party was held at Buckingham Palace this afternoon and proved one of the most brillant social events on the long list of ‘coronation festivities. Nearly all of the foreignambassadors, the Colonial representatives and other distinguished guests of the cor- onation attended. The dresses of the women, were magnificent, much to the delight of the king. The use of tobacco was prohibited in any form in Massachussetts in ing to condemn it, while the other|the year 1640. 1$450 TO BE GIVEN AS FOURTH PRIZES Big Sporting Event of the Day Will Be Race of High Power Launches, $20, $15, $10. PARADE PURSES ARE PROVIDED Twenty Dollars for Best Appearing Company or Society and Ten Dollars for Most Comical. FULL LISTOF EVENTS ARRANGED Fat Men’s Races, Greased Pig, Slip- pery Poles, Log Rolling and Tug of War Provided. Bemidji’s Fourth of iuly celebra- tion committees find that they will be able to use $450 in carrying on the sports of the day. At a meeting of the committee yesterday afternoon, was arranged to hold the following races: 100 yard, fat man’s (over 225 pounds), potato 50 yard, canoe race, greased pig, pony race, sack race, boys race, and there will be two greased poles, one over the water in the lake and the other will erected some ‘place uptown. amusement A feature of the day will be the tug of war which will be between the mill men and the city. one of the main attractions. Contestants Should Give Notice. In order that the program may be time as possible, it is urged that all' it be‘ This | will be for a purse of at least $25.| The log rolling contest will also be MISS HELEN GOULD, who has long been interested in the enlisted { department of the east. Photo copyright by American Press Association, 1911, men of the United States navy, is now manifesting a personal inter- est in the lives of the fighters in the regular army. spent an entire day on Governors island, in the New York harbor, in scheduled so as to take as short a,company with Mrs. Frederick Dent Grant, the wife of the commander of the | The two women visited every building on the island, She recently who wish to take part in any of the 'and Miss Gould learned all that could be learned about the duties and oppor- races will send in an entry apphca— tion to C. J. Woodmansee of amusement committee. A separate amount of money has been donated to the boat race com- mittee and this has been divided as follows: The free-for-all, in which any size boat may enter will for purses of $10, $8, $6, $4 and $2. .In this race the boats will be given handi- caps, as to their speed " and horse power. Charles Warfield, who. has had considerable experience in this line has been selected as measurer. Purse for Fastest Boats. The Speed Race, which will be be- tween the high horse power boats, such as the Del Marca, Loyola, Pinc Cone, Yankee Doodle, Graygil and Indian Girl will be for three purses which will be for $15, $19 and $5. This race will be started at 7:30 P. M. o’clock sharp, while the free-for-all will be at 6:30. These races will be started at the times set and no allowance will _be granted for those who are entered and not on hand when the race is scheduled to begin. All who wish to enter boats for these races may do so by notifying c‘ther Dwight Miller or H. M. Stanton. Prizes for Parade Entries, The judges for the motor boat races will be M. E. Smith, starter, and the other members of the boat | race committee. There will be a calithumpian parade starting at 10:30 A. M. pass- ing through the principal streets of the city to the lake shore park, where the speakers stand will be located. - A purse of $§10 will be given for the most comical person or float. A purse of $20 will be given to the best appearing company or society, while first and second prizes of $15 and $10 will be given to the best appearing floats. Following and during the boat races there will be a band concert on the city dock, and a dance will be given by the Masten orchestra fol- lowing the concert. If long life could be assured with- out the penalty of the long liver growing old, then indeed would life be a grand sweet song. ' tunities of the men in khaki. The above picture of Miss Gould and Mrs. Grant the ! was made during the tour of inspection. Miss Gould appears on the left. Miss |(}oulfi has always objected to.snapshots, and she usually. raises her hnpd or !turns her head so that the man with the camera is foiled. SCHOOL MEETING CALLED County Superintendent Arranges for Gathering to Be Addressed By Outside Educators. CESANDER COMEQFROM ST.PAUL At a mass meeting to be held on July 7 in the courthouse here of the school officers of Beltrami county a program will be given which cludes a talk by G. M. Cesander of St. Paul, assistant state superintend- ent and Dr. W. A. Shoemaker, pres- ident of the St. Cloud normal. The meeting is called by W. B. Stewart, county superintendent, who, in the official call says: “The law provides for the calling of a meeting of the school officers of the county for one day for the pur- pose of consultation and advice re- garding statistics and matters relat- ing to the public schools. With t.he knowledge of the good that may be| thus accomplished and with a view to complying with the law, a meet- ing of all the school officers of the county is hereby called, Friday the 7th day of July, at the courthouse, Bemidji, Minn. “The within program will give the subjects to be discussed, and it is the desire that as many who will may take part in any discussion. “Every school officer in the county is ‘cordially invited to attend this meeting, and all others who are in- terested. Coming just before the an- nual meeting this gathering will enable tRhose officers present to ad- vise the Mistricts represented rela- tive the matters discussed. It is hoped that the interest in these year- 1y meetings may continue and that a large attendance may be had at this time. Y “The law further provided that in view of such attendance members so \ in- attending shall receive three dollars per day and mileage in going to and returning from such meeting.”® The program in full follows: Morning session: 9:00—Opening Remarks. 9:15—Address, “Efficiency of our Public Schools. How Improved.— Rev. J./C. Mapson, Sec. Board, Ten- strike. Discussion. 10:00—Address, “Needed Co-op- eration,””—Rev. T. J. Martin, Seec. Board, Nymore. Discussion. Otto I. Bergh, Dept. Agriculture, Bemidji high school. 11:00—Address, “The Teacher,”— | Dr. W. A. Shoemaker, Pres. St. Cloud Normal school. | Afternoon Session: 1:15—Vocal Sole, by Andrew Rood, Bemidji. | Address, “The Relation of the Rural School to Country Life.”’— Judge C. W. Stanton, Bemidji. 2:15—Address, “Recent Legisla- tion and its Purpose,”—G. M. Ce- sander, assistant state superintend- ent, St. Paul, Minn. “NEW ERA” DINNER FOR WILSON Newark Club Arranges Brilliant Ban- quet for Governor of New Jersey. Newark, N. Y., June 27:—Pre- parations are complete for the “Dol- lar Dinner,” which the Woodrow Wilson League of Essex County has arranged for tomorrow night in honor of Governor Wilson,” in ap- preciation of the work done under his administration and in recogni- tion of the ‘dawn of a new era’ in the politics of this State under his leadership.X The Krueger Auditor- ium dining hall, in *his city, which has a seating capacity of 800, has been elaborately decorated for this occasion in orange and black, the Princeton University colors: Gov. ‘Wilson will be the chief speaker of the evening. Still, no man’s judgment is good 'till it has been verified by events. iDUMAS READY FOR FIRST COURT TEST Cass Lake Mayor to .Face .Public Hearing in City Hall Here To- " morrow. GETS OFFER TO DO STAGE STUNT Says Despite Seriousness of Charges, Some Angles of Case Are Humor- ous. “MIKE” DAVIS STILL FREE Becomes XKnown That Detective Fielding and Deputy Helmer Left to Make. Capture, At 9 o’clock tomorrow morning in the city hall Dr. D. F. Dumas, mayor of Cass Lake will be brought before Court Commissioner H. A. Simons for a preliminary examination as the result of the sensational charges made by Pinkerton detectives, em- ployed by the state fire marshal’s office. Judge Marshall A. Spooner and Attorney A. A. Andrews will appear in behalf of Dr. Dumas and Attorney General Simpson or an assistant, probably C. Louis Weeks, will pre- sent the state’s evidence in the case. The hearing is to be held in the city hall so that the public may at- tend.. Discredits Regina Report. The man who was arrested at Regina, Sasketchewan, yesterday by Detective Coble of St. Paul has noth- ing to do with any angle of the Du= mas-Behan-Munhall- arson cases, so far as the state fire marshal’s office is concerned, according to Sam F. Full- erton, when seen here this morning. Detective Fielding and Deputy Helmer who left Bemidji late Sun- day night on an east-bound Great Northern have not been in Bemidji since that time, are known to have gone to arrest Mike Davis, the es- caped Puposky robber, but it is be- lieved this afternoon that they fail- ed in their mission. Great Northern Gets Busy. It is asserted that the Great Nor- thern Railway company has two men working quietly at Cass Lake and at least two more special agents work- ing along the line from Duluth to Grand Forks, with eyes set for Davis should he appear at any point on the line. Davis is wanted for a job which he is alleged to have pulled off on the iron range, and officials from that section are also on the lookout along the Great Northern for any clue that will locate “Man- chester Curley.” The fact that there is a reward of $1,000 for the capture of Davis adds incentive to the hunt. There is still a persist- ant rumor that Davis was seen at Cass Lake last Saturday, although no one can be found who will posi- tively state that they personally re- cognied him. Scrutchin for Defendants. Charles W. Scrutchin, the local ‘colored attorney, will take charge of Behen’s defense, as well as that of Munhall, who engaged Scrutchjin yesterday. Munhall was never employed at the John Larson saloon, and never was in any way connected with that place. He was employed at the Bank saloon as a bartender. “I have been called the king of crooks and yegsgmen, and have been otherwise pretty much in the lime- light of late, but the limit was reach~ ed when I received an offer of a big sum to do a stunt in vaudeville,” says Df. Dumas, while in Bemidji yesterday with his father, Frederic Dumas of Minneapolis. Dumas Sees Funny Side. “In spite of the seriousness of the charge lodged against me, and the claims which the papers have said the Pinkertons and the state fire marshal’s office have made that I am implicated in many other crimes, some of the matters in connection (Continued on Page 8) HISTORICAL | SOCIETY. \