Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, August 19, 1911, Page 1

g VOLUME 9. NUMBER 96. ‘ON TO ROCHESTER, GRIZZLED VETS' CRY Thousands of Civil War Men Swarm- ing into Flag Wrapped City for National Encampment. VAN SANT EARLY ON THE SCENE Program Begins Monday, Big Day Being Wednesday When Old Soldiers Parade. PROTEST AGAINST LEE STATUE Union Soldiers Object to it Being Placed in Hall of Fame—Women Fight for Office. Rochester, N. Y., August 19.— Red. white and blue colors plaster this city today. Countless flags wav- ing in the breeze from every flag- staff in the “Flower City,” in the many miles of bunting with which public buildings and housefronts in general and particularly those along the line of march, are profusely dec- orated and in the thousands of in- candescent light bulbs, strung in garlands across the streets or massed at the crossings of the most promi- nent thoroughfares. This display is pleasing the grizzled veterans of the civil war who are arriving here with every train to attend the national en- campment of their organization] which will be held here next week. Former Governor Van Sant af Minnesota, who also is ex-commander in chief, was one of the early arriv- als. Commander-in-Chief Busy- The headquarters of Commander- in-Chief Gilman of the Grand Army of the Republic was opened at the Hotel Seueca -this morning and all day long the rooms were filled with visitors, among them many depart- ment officers who came to pay their respects to the commander-in-chief. The headquarters of the other pa- triotic organizations which will also hold their annual encampments in this city next week, have been op- ened. Among them the Woman's Re- lief Corps, the Ladies of the G. A. R., the Sons and the Daughters of Veterans, ex-Prisoners of War and Amy Nurses. Next Weeks Program. Next Monday will be devoted to the reception of the arriving veterans and other visitors, to an exchange of visits at the various departmental headquarters and to business ses- sions of the executive bodies of the various organizations. On Tuesday the various organiza- tions, excepting the Grand Army of the Republic will hold sessions for the transaction of business during the day and in the evening all will attend the semi-official opening of the G. A. R. encampment at Conven- tion Hall, presided over-by Comman- der-in-Chief Gilman. The trooping of about 100 old battle flags, under the direction of J. Payson Bradley, chicf of staff to the commander-in- chief, will furnish the spectacular feature of the gathering. Wednesday will be a busy Wednesday the Big Day. The grand parade of the Grand Army veterans and of the allied organiza- tions will start at 10 o’clock in the forenoon and will travel over a line of march two and one-eighth miles long, leading through dlevel, well- paved and shady streets. The re- viewing stand, having a capacity of 4,000 seats, is on Clinton Avenue south, and there the column of vet- erans will be reviewed by Comman- der-in-Chief Gilman, President Taft, Governor Dix and Mayor Edgerton. It is expected that the parade will last about five hours, quite a task for the old men, many of whom are quite infirm. day. Big Camp Fire Planned. On the evening of the same day the veterans will have their big campfire at Convention Hall and there they will listen to stirring mu- sic and to addresses by distinguished comrades and pay a tribute to the memory of the former comrades who have gone to their last rest during the past year. The business session of the en- campment will not begin until Thursday. Several important sub- jects will comeé up for discussion, among them the protest against the placing of the Gen. Lee statue in the Hall of Fame. The question of elect- ing a new commander-in-chief does Harry Reynolds Tells i{ow He and Judge Spurirer Found Wallet After Night Search. DIDN'T EXPECT BE GONE LONG ‘Wandering about all night with a lantern, from Bemidji to Nymore and on through Nymore for three miles through the woods for a precious wallet lost along the road, is the complete explanation of the absence of Harry Reynolds Wednesday night when C. A. Huffman and J. O. Har- ris arose at 3 a. m. Thursday to search for him, after his wife had be- come alarmed at his absence. The missing wallet was owned by Judge W. A. Spurirer of Pine River, who had been out with Mr. Reynolds looking at land, and was filled with a roll of bills and several valuable papers. ’Twas All Mere Accident. “I hadn’t any idea that we were to create such a disturbance,” said Mr. Reynolds, who laughingly com- mented on his experience. “About 9 o’clock in the evening Judge Spurirer discovered that his wallet was gone. We went to the Markham hotel and looked for it there and when there was no sign of it we decided it must have dropped while we were riding through Nymore. “To permit it to remain on the Ny- more road would be hazardous, we figured, because of the danger of its being ground into.the road by pass- ing teams. Therefore, we secured a lantern and started out. expect to be gone long, so I did not telephone my wife. Lantern in hand we searched every foot of the way to Nymore, and still no wallet. Always a Little Ways Ahead. “Judge Spurirer was sure it must be not far away and 1 felt that it had been jostled from his pocket a point where the road is extremely rough for a short distance,” so we trudged on in the night through:the ‘Nymore. " “Romping along a sandy road with a lantern in hand scanning every foot of ground is an interesting but somewhat ‘slow and tedious task. Therefore it became late in the night before we realized it, and by the time we reached the Albert Schulz place it was 3 a. m. Somewhat Discouraged at 3 A, M. “By this time we were pretty well discouraged and Judge Spurirer aroused Mr. Schulz with the intention of employing him to bring us back to Bemidji. Instead, at Mr. Schulz’s in- vitation, we decided to take a nap and return in daylight. At that time I thought of calling my wife on the telephone, but decided that she would be asleep and I did not wish to awak- en her. “When it became light we awak- ened and could not resist the tempta- tion to make a final effort at recov- ering the wallet. We pushed on to the rough section where I fully ex- pected to find the missing wallet, but without result, and we rather mourn- fully retraced our steps, and much to our surprise, near the Schulz barn- yard where we had stopped the day before to let down the bars, lay the dew covered wallet.” New York Has “Fly” Exposition. New York, Aug. 10.—The Nation- al Household Show opened in Madi- son Square ‘Garden today, with a miniature fly exposition among its leading features. During the week of the show noted entomologists and specialists will tell visitors how the fly carries disease germs and explain the best methods for its extinction. Prizes will be awarded to the boys who kill the most flies. 30,000 Moose at Detroit. Detroit, Mich., Aug. 19.—Detroit is ready for the Loyal Order of Moose, who are to hold their annual con- vention here during the coming week. Though one of the youngest among fraternal orders the Moose have increased rapidly and it is ex- pected that between 25,000 and 30,- 000 visitors will attend the gather- ing. Aeroplane Goes Up 11,726 Feet. Chicago, Aug. 19—Oscar A. Brind- ley soared higher from the ground yesterday than any aeroplane has ev- er been and set a new world’s record, 11,726 feet. Phillip O. Farmalee fol- lowed him in the air, passing the for- mer American record and reaching 10,827 feet, before he was forced to descend. God bless the man with an idea. It may be visionary but it starts (Continued frowr first page). something. That's it's glorification. EXPLAINS ALL NIGHT HUNT We did not road in the forest.the othier. side off COX WARNS SPORTS ON GAME LICENSES New Documents -Just Received By Home of Wild Animals Must Also Go. ARGUES VALUE SAVING WOODS When Timber Disappears, - Natural Home of Wild Animals, Naturai- ly Go, Too. MAKES IT PERSONAL APPEAL Says While 100 Rangers and Patrol- men Busy, Sportsmen Can Give State Valuable Aid. County Auditor -James L. George has just received the Beltrami coun- ty consignment of hunting licenses to be issued in this county for the 1911 small game season. The licenses now on hand are for tsmall game only. The big game li- censes are.to be withheld until three days prior to the opening-of the sea- son. Cost is $1 a License. A fee of $1 is charged for the small game license. Persons failing to sup- ply themselves with such a license whether a resident or non-resident are guilty of a misdemeanor and are liable to a fine of from $25 to $100 or imprisonment from 10 to 90 days. With each license issued this year is sent an appeal from State Forester Wm. F. Cox in an endeavor to lessen the hazard from forest fires. The appeal is: Cox Appeals to Sportsmen. "%All spotsmen are interested in tire -protection of our forests. This “e3iTd Wot He otherwise, since the Tor- ests constitute the natural home of all big game within the state. With the disappearance of the woods the game will disappear also. Many of our game fishes can live only in our wooded lakes and streams; the pro- tection afforded by the forest and the character of run-off resulting from a forest cover appears essential to their existence and propagation. The Lure of the Woods. “The sportsman, before all others, appreciates the forest for its own sake. The lure of the woods is one of the greatest incentives to the cam- per, hunter or fisherman. Who would care to go on a lengthy canoe trip or camp in the northern wilderness were it not for the call of the woods? “The forests of this state have been steadily reduced in area and im- poverished in character by fires, and this is an appeal to you to do all in exercising care in camp and by put- your power to prevent forest fires by ting out small fires when you find them. Small Hunters Should Aid. “Under the new forest law any per- son leaving a fire unextinguished is liable for the damage it does and is subject to prosecution as well. “The state Has over a hundred rangers and patrolmen on duty, but every sportsman should be a volun- teer ranger and game warden and help protect the forests and the game.” ATWO0D LANDS IN A CORNFIELD Runs Out of Gasoline But is 84 Miles Nearer Final Destination. Swanville, Pa., Aug. 19.—What he called one jump, brought Harry N. Atwood, aviator, from Cleveland, Ohio, to Swanville, Pa., yesterday af- ternoon and landed him 84 miles nearer his destination in his pie- turesque aeroplane flight from St. Louis to New York. Atwood was to have come on to Erie, but lack of gasoline forced him to land here 11 miles west of Erie. He glided safely into a cornfield in landing. His bi- plane is now 'moored beneath the trees on the lake shore. He expects to resume his journey late today. 4 Killed in Wet Floor Explosion. Joliet, 111, Aug. 19.—Four men were Kkilled, four were fatally in- jured and nine others suffered frac- tured arms and legs in an explosion late today which wrecked the mould- ing building at the Illinois Steel com- pany’s plant and imprisoned one hundred men. The accident occurred ‘when several ton-ladels of molten metal upset on the wet floor. In an instant there was a terrific explosion which blew out the walls of the buitd- BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY EVENING, AUGUST 19, 1911. AUTO ATTACKS HYDRANT Dr. E. B Smith's Bunsbout Jumps -Onto Sidewalk &t Netzer Corner With Sa Results, BACKS. UP; dofis AT IT AGAIN Efforts of Dr. E. H. Smith’s re- cently purchased Maxwell runabout to bunt over a fire hydrant on the Netzer drug store corner, Fourth and Beltrami avenue Thursday evening were unsuccessful.. The casaulties were: Two badly battéred lamps. One Seriously wounded radiator. Several dangerons ‘internal injur- ies. A Severe nervous:shock: The fire hydrant escaped without so much as a scratch of its new red paint. p: The Fight Begins, The set-to took place when the doctor attempted 'to make a short turn. This, together with the red hydrant, appeared to anger the ma- chine. It gave a 'snort and started for the hydrant like a small boy leaving an apple tree when the en- emy appears. S One of the front'wheels of the ma- chine hopped the curbstone, unusual- ly high because grading for pave- ment, while the other hung in mid- air with the nose of’the machine, or what would be the ‘nose if an au- tomobile had one; jammed against the hydrant. The two rear wheels, however, were still on the job, and when the machine had been cranked and- the clutch reversed, it ambled back into the street. Again it Darts Forward. Again the dmtér started forward and again the machine took to the hydrant in the identical tracks it had used before, but with even less success in its apparent effort to dis- lodge the fixture. A second time the machine ran up ontd the sidewalk and there it hung gasping for gaso- line until a chauffeur was sent for and_althongh. the. frant pant of the machine was batteréd-and bruised and she was leaking water like a Sunday thunder shower, it was again backed up by its own power and taken to the garage where numerous bores are being set and iron band- ages applied. It is expected to fully recover within a few days. In the meantime Dr. Smith is driv- ing his faithful horse which will go where it is told. 2 VETS CELEBRATE HERE TODAY Galusha P. Irish and William Wallace Tell of War on Birth Anniversary. Galusha P. Irish was 72 years old today and William Wallace 70 years old. Both were veterans of the Civ- il War and were in the greatest bat- tles of that struggle. Both are in good health and are today receiving the congratulations of their many friends, William Wallace was born in Phil- adelphia, Aug. 19, 1840. He first served in Company D of the -First Pennsylvania® Infantry. During his second enlistment he was with Bat- tery M of the First Pennsylvania Light Artillery and participated in the battle of Gettysburg, Wilderness, Cold Harbor and Petersburg, and was at the front when Lee surrendered at Appomattox. Galusha P. Irish was born Aug. 19, 1841, in Schenectady county, N. Y. Came west with parents when he was eight years old. Aug. 19, 1862, the day he was 21 years old and while yet weak and emaciated by a siege of typhoid fever, he enlisted in Company F of the 9th Minnesota, and was at the front from first to last at the battle of Guntown or Brice-Cross Road. This regiment suffered the terrible loss of 286 in killed, wound- ed or missing. Mr. Irish had a nar- row escape from capture.. Triple Stone River and Spanish Fort were some of the many .battles that this regiment took part in and it partici- pated in the last charge in the battle of Nashville when the Confederate army under Gen. Hood was practical- ly annihilated. The fatalities of this regiment was 255, of which 154 were killed in battle or died in rebel pris- ons. The Campaign in Canada. Ottawa, Ont., Aug. 19.—Sir Wil- frid Laurier, heading the fight of the Liberals, and Robert L. Borden, the Conservative leader, today ended the first week of their platform ' cam- paigns, the Premier closing in the city of Quebec and Mr. Borden at Palmerston, Ont. ° Harrison Grey Fiske has secured Langdon ‘Mitchell's latest play. “The ing, z New. Marriage,” for the use of Mrs. Fiske. i ‘ MAY HOLD SPECIAL TRAIN HERE 3 HOURS +{ Bemidji Commercial Club Extends In- vitation to Duluth Men to Extend Their Night Stop- THIRD REGIMENT BAND COMING Will Play in All Soo Towns Through Which Trade Touring Delega- tion is to Pass. SECRETARY EVA EXPLAINS TRIP Says its Purpose is to Extend Busi- ness Relations and Offers to Aid Merchants, Although the original schedule of the Duluth. special train trade excur- sion over the Soo Line provides that the train come to Bemidji at 7:48 next Tuesday evening and that it leave Wednesday morning at 7, ef- forts are under way by the Bemid- ji Commercial club to have the visi- tors remain here for three hours on Wednesddy, during which time they would be entertained by the Com- mercial club. Expect Answer By Monday. “We have written the Duluth men,” said T. J. Burke, president of the Bemidji club today, “inviting them to remain with us for that length of time and expect a reply Monday.” Should this invitation be aceepted automobile, and perhaps lake, trips will be made. Eva Explains Trip. H. V. Eva, secretary of the Duluth Commordial - han-addressed-the. lowing communication to several midji business men: “The business men of Duluth have planned what we call a Trade Excur- sion extending over a period of three days, leaving Duluth August 22nd and returning the night of August 24, covering the territory along the line of the Soo Railroad from Du- luth to Moose Lake, the Cayuna Range thence to Thief River Falis and returning to Duluth via the Brooten Line. This territory is com- paratively new, and the purpose of the trip is that of better acquaint- ance and the extension of our trade relations. Third Regiment Band Coming. “The party will consist of 75 of Duluth’s most successful and busiest men accompanied by -+the famous Third Regiment Band, arriving in your city as per the enclosed itinery. “This Commercial Club represents the business and professional men of Duluth and is a well equipped organ- ization consisting of a traffic bureau, publicity bureau, agricultural bu- reau and information bureau, as well as looking after all the general mat- ters pertaining to our city and sur- rounding country. Willing to Grant All Aid. “If at any time we can assist you in any of your needs or desires in right- | ing any matters which may be detri- mental to your locality, any of these departments are at your disposal. We shall be glad at any time to co- operate or assist you in anything within our power. “Our stay while with you must of necessity be short, and we trust dur- ing that time .we will have the priv- ilege of meeting as many of your citizens as possible.” COMMERCIAL CLUB HAS MOVED Secretary Reynolds Busy Settling Furnishings in Nangle Building. Bemidji’'s Commercial club is at last in its new home in the mod- ern brick business block erected by Charles Nangle, Third street and Minnesota avenue. The work of moving the club’s equipment has been completed and all the new fix- tures which have arrived are in place. Secretary Harry Reynolds has been busy getting the place in or- der for use of the club members over Sunday. Esperantists at Antwerp: Antwerp, Aug. 19.—Two thousand delegates representing nearly all the leading countries of the world have arrived in Antwerp to attend the seventh annual International Esper- anto Congress, which will be formal- GEMMELL FAYORS SLEEPER Tells Pioneer There Will Be Special Car For Bemidji at Least During State Fair Week. MAY SO0N BE MADE PERMANENT That General Manager W. H. Gem- mel of the Minnesota & International has seriously been comsidering the advisability of putting a special sleeper on the Twin City to Bemidji train for the accommodations of pas- sengers here is shown by the follow- ing communication to the Daily Pio- neer. Bemidji Daily Pioneer, Bemidji, Minn. My Dear Mr. Wilson: - Answering your esteemed fav- or of the 17th, would say that for some time I have been en- deavoring to arrange for a local Bemidji sleeper but find that the sleeping car business to and from Bemidji at the present time does not warrant an exclusive sleeper for that point. I think the time is soon at hand when we will be justified in trying the experiment and put it on, and you may depend on our doing so at the earliest pos- sible moment. You, no doubt, have noticed I built a track at the new Union Station expressly for the purpose of setting out such a car. In this "connection I might state it is our expectation to put on an exclusive Bemidji sleeper during State Fair week in order to enable our friends in your city and vicinity to travel to and from .the Fair as comfortably and expeditiously as possible. Yours very truly, W. H. Gemmell. At the present time passengers from Bemidji must get up in time to leave the train at 4:10, the time it is due here. Under the special sleep- er plan they could sleep as long as tehy wished. ”| KOLVOLIKY IN PAUPER'S GRAVE Workman Squeezed to Death is Bur- ied on Poor Farm. John Kolvoliky, who was caught between the old News building and the Lahr store on Minnesota avenue when the former structure lurched to one side off jackscrews Thursday, has been buried: at publie expense on the count§fipoor farm. ‘Kolvoliky died late Thursday .afternoon in St. An- thony’s hospital, where he was tak- en following the accident. He has no relatives in this country. No re- ligious services marked the burial. The body was interred in a good grade of coffin by Undertaker Ray Murphy. A report that the News building had again fallen and in- jured a workman was incorrect. A Jjackscrew worked loose but no one was in danger and no damage was done. POTATO MEETING CALLED W. R. Mackenzie Issues Notice for Growers to Come Here to Lay Plans Next Saturday. ORGANIZE TO INSURE MARKET In an effort to devise plans where- by Bemidji can be made a potato market to care for the 150,000 bush- els of poratoes that will be ready for sale in this district, W. B. Macken- zie, secretary of the Beltrami county Development association today gave out the following notice: The farmers interested in see- ing a potato market established at Bemidji are requested to meet at the City Hall Saturday, Aug. ust 26th at 10 a. m. SHARP. Full attendance is hoped for. This meeting is for BUSINESS and if you are interested—COME it is expected that potato buy- ers from Duluth, St. Paul, Min- peapolls will be present. Re- member the date. At this meeting efforts will be made to organize a Protective Potato: Growers association and to make ar- rangements in some way for the prompt handling of all potatoes brought to the Bemidji market. Yoving Cup Given “Buffalo Bill.” . North Platte, Neb., Aug. 19.— “Buffalo Bill,” who arrived here to- 1y opened tomorrow under the pat-| ronage of King Albert. day on his farewell tour as a show- man, was presented with a handsome silver loving cup by citizens of North Platte, Z (7 PRIZES AWARDED PUPILS ON GARDENS Judges Astonished at Showing Made - on School Farm By 33 Youthful Soil Tillers, SEVEN “EXCELLENT;” 17 “G00D” Awards Made By Number, Name of Winner Being Unknown to the Committee in Charge. SILK BADGES ALSO ARE GIVEN Gold Embellished Emblems for Win- ners Which Worked Under Di- rection of Bergh, LR ICH DS S, awards the Judges authorized the follow- ing: The exhibits were certainly a revelation to the judges—consid- : ering that the gardens were put : in late in June the growth is re- markable. The care exhibited : by the children which are most- ily from 8 to 13 years would do credit to older heads and show the careful training of Prof. : Bergh. The Minnesota No. 13 corn, a yellow dent variety, was surprisingly good. H In the first public demonstration of the practical value of agricultural teaching in the public schools, three judges yesterday afternoon examined the gardens planted and attended by 33 pupils of the Bemidji schools and awarded prizes, after having been surprised at the remarkable showing made by the children. School Board-Appoints Judges. - The judges, appointed by the board of education were: Al. H. Jester, W. G. Schroeder and W. R. Macken~ zie. The three most valuable awards for general excellence of gardens were an expensive camera, a small wagon and a hand cultivator. Knives * were awarded as individual prizes. Dr. E. H. Smith, president of the board of education made the awards. There were several visitors pres- ent and Professor N. R. Ringdahl of Rush City came up especially to wit- ness the competition. The Three Big Prizes. The three big prizes were awarded as follows: First—Camera, donated by Barker Drug & Jewelry Co.—Elvira Ang- vold, 608 Minnesota Ave. Second—Wagon, donated by A. B. Palmer—Donald Smith, 501 Ameri- ca Ave. Third—Hand cultivator, donated by Given Hardware Co.—Helen Ol- son, 710 America Ave. These Were Excellent. Besides the above the following gardens were marked “Excellent’: Edna Johnson, 623 Park Ave. Carl Tenstrom, 409 America Ave. Beatrice Kirk, 1109 Lake Blvd. Margaret Titus, P. 0. Box 403, Town of Northern. The following marked “good”: gardens were Seventeen Designated “Good.” Martha Grimm, 1247 Irvine Ave. Arlo Achenbach, 1300 Beltrami Ave. Donald Smith (2nd garden), 501 America Ave. Walter A. McDonald, 922 Minne- sota Ave. Mary Heroux, 811 Irvine Ave. Albert Brose, 723 12th St. Alfred McDonald, 922 Minnesota Ave. Viola Miller. Florence Thatcher, Ave. Carl Tenstrom (2nd garden), 409 America Ave. May Auger, 720 America Ave. Arthur Galchutt, 1210 America Ave. Howard Palmer, Minnesota Ave. Myrtle Hayner, 719 Beltrami Ave. Geo. Galchutt, 1210 America Ave. Clifford Montague, 814 Beltrami Ave. = Frank Phibbs, 519 Beltrami Ave. Fourteen Individual Prizes. The following individual prizes were also awarded: Corn—Jeannette Stechman—em- broidery scissors, donated by C. E. Battles. 4 Potatoes—Carl Tenstrom—Watch,' donated by C. E. Battles. (Continued on 1ast page: 1425 TIrvine