Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, September 7, 1912, Page 1

BELTRAMI “SPUDS” | BEST IN THE STATE Fair Judges Score Exhibit of Sixteen Varieties at 190 Out of a Pos- sible 200 Points. SECOND IN THRESHED GRAINS Beaten For First Place By Roseau But Outstripped All Red River Valley Counties. EVERYWIND POPULAR BOY Camp Managers Say He is the Neatest One There—Says Little But Sees Everything. “Beltrami county scored the high- est on potatoes of any county in the state,” said F. 8. Arnold this morn- ing. Mr. Arnold has returned from the state fair where he assisted in the Beltrami county booth during the week. “It should be noticed also,” ke continued, “that Cass and Clear- water counties, which adjoin Bel- trami on the east and west, scored next to Beltrami in the Northern di- vigion and were only beaten by one or two other counties in the state.” From the scores as published by tke state fair judges it would appear that Northern Minnesota is the real Petato country of the state. Beltrami county has the best potato soil in the entire state of Minnesota. Each county had to exhibit sixteen varie- ties so that the Beltrami soil is adapt- akble to all varieties. Following are the scores of the Beltrami specimens in the Beltrami booth: Grains, 140 out of 150; grain in sheaf, 81 out of a possible 100; corn on ear, 78 out of possible 100; native grasses, 46 out of possible 50; tame grass, 65 out of possible 100; forage, 90 out of a possible 100; potatoes 190 out of a possible 200; steck vegetables, 150 out of a possible 150; cut vegetables, 84 out of a pos- sible 100; fresh fruit, 28 out of a possible 50; canned fruit and vege- tables, 32 out of a possible 50; mis- cellaneous, 46 out of a possible 50. Total, 1030 out of a possible 1200. On the first scoring, Beltrami county totaled 982 points, but some of the scorings were protested and later changed. As a result, the total was raised to 1030 and Beltrami county again is in fourth place in the Northern division instead of tied for sixth. This is the first year that any county in the Northern division has scored over 1,000 points. Bel- trami county scored 92 points higher this year than in the 1911 fair. Second in Threshed Grains. The score sheet also shows that Beltrami scored 140 out of 150 in threshed grains, being beaten for first place for Roseau county which scored 145 out of 150. Beltrami county scored higher than any of the Red River valley counties. A. P. Ritchie and F. S. Arnold took the Beltrami grain to the state grain in- spector and he said that the Bel- trami sample of rye was the best he had ever seen and he had been in- specting grain for forty years. Beltrami county tied with Cass county in stock wegetables, each county scoring the full 150 points al- lowed. In cut vegetables, Clearwater won first, Koochiching second, and Beltrami and Red Lake tied for third. Roseau, Cass, Becker and Beltrami counties were the only ones to reach the 1,000 class although Clearwater scored 999. . Men Like Everywind, Alex Everywind, the Ponemah boy who is representing Beltrami county at the fair, is popular with the men who have charge of the camp. They say that Alex is the first up in the morning, takes better care of his bed and is neater in ev- ery way than any other boy in the camp. “Alex does not say much,” said one of the men yesterday, “but what he does not see is not worth seeing.” The grains which were shown at the state fair will be brought back for the county fair. The potatoes will ot be saved as it is believed that other good ones can be obtained next week and they will be fresh. CLEARS LAND WITH SHEEP. John Vosvedt has adopted the un- usual method of using sheep to clear his land. He owns a farm near Mal- lard, and is finding it profitable to pursue this course of land olearing. J. A. A. BURNQUIST. Republican candidate for nomina- tion for lieutenant governor. FAIR AUTO RACES ARE CALLED OFF (By United Press). St. Paul, Sept. 7.—A crowd of 90,- 000 was disappointed this afternoon when the state fair auto races were called off owing to a dangerous track. Indications are that total fair rev- will be $275,709, which is enough to liquidate the loss 'of $42,- 769 in 1911. enue COOOOOOOO Rl oo @ © SUNDAY IN THE CHURCHES ¢ 0009000000000 Swedish Lutheran. Services in the evening at 8 o’clock. Rev. J. H. Randahl, pastor. Norwegian Lutheran. Services in the morning at 10:30. Sunday school at 12. Evening ser- vices at 8 o’clock. Rev. T. S. Kolste, pastor. First Methodist Episcopal. Preaching 10:45 and 8. Morning subject, “Tribute to Whom Tribute is Due.” Evening subject, “In Business for God.” Sunday school at 12. Ep- worth League at 7. (Topic, “The Peril of Great Achievement.” Pray- er meeting Thursday evening. Visi- tors and strangers in the eity are especially inyited. Rev. Chas. H. Flesher, pastor. Baptist. Morning services at 11 o’clock. Sunday school at 11:15. B. Y. P. U. al 7 in the eevning. Prayer meeting Thursday evening. Rev. S. W. Scott, pastor. -~ Episcopal. Sunday school at 10. tion class also meets at 10. service at 11. . Evening services at 7:80. Archdeacon Parshall will speak in the evening. Rev. C. de L. Harris, pastor. Confirma- Morning Presbyterian, The services tomorrow will be con- ducted by the pastor of the regular hours. Bible class and Sunday school at 10 a. m. Morning worship at 11; Junior C. E. at 4 p. m. Young Peo- ples’ meeting at 7. Gospel service ai. 8. Mid-week prayer service Thurs- day evening at 8. The public is cor- dially invited to all these services. S. E. P. White, pastor. Salvation Army. Captain Myrta Livick, who has spenL some seven months in the city in the work of the Salvation Army, will say farewell on Sunday evening. She will go to St. Paul.to assist in the work there. The captain goes to her néw appointment with the prayers and good wishes of many friends. All are cordially invited to attend her farewell meeting on Sun- day evening. -SCOOP B — IM STILL DOING— THOSE. SPOONING— STORY ASSIGNMENTS ! [CARTER STORE IS BURNED (Special to the Pioneer). Hines, Sept. 7.—The store and liv- ing rooms of Charles Carter at Hines burned to the ground yesterday noon. No one appears to know how the fire started but it originated in the store. Mr. Carter had living rooms over the store but lost everything except a few articles that could be carried out. No one is found in a position to estimate the loss. STRAUS FOR GOVERNOR (By United Press). Syracuse, N. Y., Sept. 7.—Oscar S. Straus, philanthropist, diplomat and former. cabinet officer, was late yes- terday afternoon nominated by accla- matior. as the Progressive candidate for governor of New York state. The convention stampeded for Straus after jt had been developed that friction between two factions was so great that it might be carried into the campaign. All of the leaders of the party swung into line enthusiastically for Straus as it was admitted that his nomination would not only be pleas- ing to Colonel Roosevelt but to all of the party leaders. CAUGHT IN SHAFT Edward La Blanc, 514 Third street, was caught in a shaft at the Crook- ston mill last night and his clothes stripped from him. Mr. La Blanc was leaning over the shaft talking to another workman. In some man- ner his coat became entangled and was pulled off of him., Before he could break away, the rest of his clothes followed. La Blanc was taken to the hospital where an examination revealed that there were no broken bones. The at- tending physician found a small bruise on one arm and La Blanc says that when he takes a deep breath there is a pain in his chest. Other wise be was uninjured and.is expect- ed back at work Monday night. FOOTBALL TEAM TO BE WINNER. At a meeting of the high school athletic association the first of the week, Earl Bailey was chosen cap- tain for the coming season. Bemidji has always ranked among the fore- most on the gridiron in Northern Minnesota, several years winning the pennant. Coach Carson, who is also one of the professors of the high school, has taken the boys in charge and will insist that the boys train faithfully throughout the season. Practically all available material turned out at the meeting and indi- cations are that Bemidji will turn out a winning team this fall. The schedule has as yet not been complet- ed. The Red Lake Indian school is anxious for a game with Bemidji this year and it is probable that such a game will be arranged. Supt. W. F. Dickens, of the Red Lake Agency, is planning to turn out a good team, both in football and basketball. This will be the first year that this school will be active in athletics. DEPOT READY IN JANUARY. If present progress in the comstruc- tion of the new Great Northern de- pot -continues, contractors predict it’s completion some time in January. Active work on the building proper has begun and will be rushed to com- pletion as quickly as weather will permit. The old depot will be re- moved as the new building will give ample room for both passenger and freight offices. MAINE IS ‘DOUBTFUL Democrats Are in Power But Republi- cans Hope to Carry the Com- ing Election. NO LIQUOR QUESTION ~RAISED it °_Portland, Me., Sept. 7.—A large question mark sympolizes the politi- cal situation in Maing at the close of the state_ campai) “today. Both| Democrats and Republicans are pre- dicting vietory at the polls on Mon- day, when the voters will name their choice for a United States senator and elect a governor, representative in congress, both branches of the legis- lature, and county officials. The split in the Republican ranks and ‘the substitution of national is- sues for the local problems around whichi the state elections heretofore have almost invariably revolved, have helped to complicate the situation and make guesswork of all predictions as to the outcome. Until two years ago Maine was con- sidered solidly Republican, and the change in sentiment was noted by the increase or decrease of the size of her majorities. Two years ago the Demo- crats carried the state, electing the governor, two representatives in con-= gress, both branches of the legisla- ture, and a large majority of the county officers. > The Democrats are now in power, and have the machinery of govern- ment at their command. They rea- lize that, should they be turned down by the voters as incompetent and un- satisfactory, it would likely be years before they could return to power. This is not all they are fighting for, however, for in November comes-the national election, and the Demo- cratic party in Maine feels certain that the winning of the state next Monday will, without doubt, mean that they will land the six electoral votes of the Pine Tree state for Wil- son in November. On_the other hand, the Republi- cans, chagrined at their loss of pow- er, are anxious once more to occupy positions in the seats of the mighty. New complications have entered into this campaign, too, and most of them are adverse to the Republican cause. The election of a Democratic gov- ernor and legislature resulted in the vrohibitory law being resubmitted to the people, and it was reaffirmed a year ago by a small majority. This (Continued on last page.) Scoop Interviews A Vry Loving Couple WHO IS WHO Being one of a series of short biogra- phies of some of the men who-are coming before the public at the GRAHAM M. TORRANCE. Graham M. Torrance is a product of Minnesota, although he happen- ed to be born in Brookfield, Missouri. He came to this state when nine years of age and has resided here ever since. Mr. Torrance was born. to Judge and Mrs. Ell Torrance in 1872 and has just celebrated his fortieth birthday. Having been born in Mis- souri, he has always been one of the “show me” kind. = + GRAHAM M. TORRANCE. His early boyhood was spent in Minneapolis but before he attained his majority he had associated him- setf with a law firm in Sts Paul Eventually he entered the University of Minnesota in the night law class and was graduated in 1901. He con- tinued the practice of law in the Twin Cities until he moved to Be- midji in 1908. < In the time that he has lived in Bemidji, Mr. Torrance has taken an active interest in public affairs al- though his present campaign for the Republican nomination for county attorney is the first time he has ever appeared before the voters of the county as a candidate. From 1904 to 1910, Mr. Torrance served as a member of the Bemidji school board acting as its clerk. When he went on the board, he found the district $6,000 in debt and its orders -discounted. In three years the debt had been wiped out and a (Continued on 1ast vage SEASON OPENS TODAY Sixty-two Small Game Licenses Issued By Auditor George to the Eag- er Hunters, WEATHER IS SAID TO00 HOT At noon today, County Auditor George reported that he had sold six- ty-two small game licenses. The sea- son.for game in this class opened this morning and Bemidji hunters were not slow to take advantage of the fact* Many had left early in the week for the prairie country to the 'west preferring to shoot chickens now and go for duck when the weather gets colder. Men who have been into the coun- try say that game will be plentiful this year and that the shooting will probably be good as long as the sea- son it open. |Prairie chickens have had a good mesting season, the rice beds are well headed out, and par- tridges have raised big coveys. The partridge season will not open until October 1. Since the timber has been removed to a large extent from the country to the south and west of Bemidji, grouse have come into the cut-over lands and are adding to the sport of the hunt- ers. Grouse season is' open now. Wilbur Lycan and L. W. Griffith were the first to come into Bemidji with any game. They shot on Shell Lake at sunrise this. morning and came back with six ducks.. Many who are planning trips do not intend to go out until the weather gets cool- er as they say the birds will not keep more than one day. The season clos- es December 1. : GOOD FALL OPENINGS. Milliners Report Business in Winter Hats is Good. Bemidji milliners who have had their fall openings say that business has been good and that the fall and winter styles seem to be taking. The Edwards Sisters had their opening last week and the Henrionnet parlors and Hetland and Fallon parlors are holding their openings this week. The Henrionnet and Hetland and Fal- lon parlors will be open this evening. Milliners say that the fall and winter styles are being given more color and shape this year than in former years, and that the ladies are taking advant- age of these features. 7 Bv “HCP" TEN CENTS PER WEEK. NEXT FRIDAY IS Last Afternoon to Have Features for Local People. THE FARMER WILL BE KING Management Promises Better Exhib- its and Entertainment Than Ever Before Offered. INDIANS COMING IN FORCE From Twelve to Twenty-five Families Will Bring Tepees and Camp Ov- er Thursday Night. Wednesday, Sept. 11—Opening day. Thursday, Sept. 12—Red Lake day. Friday, Sept. 13—Bemidji day. For three days next week, the farmers of Beltrami county.will be rulers at the fair grounds.. For three days their produce will be exposed to the admiring eye of the ordinary city man. The farmer will be king. The annual Beltrami county fair will open Wednesday morning, and those in charge say that it will be bigger and better than ever. The fact that Beltrami county made such a showing at the state fair has ad- ded interest to the county fair and in- dications are that attendance records will be broken. - For the first time in the history of the county, the Red Lake Indians will come to the fair in force. Not only will they compete with the whites in the regular classes of field crops, but will have competition among themselves for exclusive In- dian products. “As an added feature, from twelve to twenty-five families will bring their tepees when they come on Thursday and will camp on the grounds over Thursday night. For those who wish to return home on Thursday, the Red Lake train will be held until 5 p. m. Friday will be Bemidji day and ef- forts are being made to have all busi- ness houses closed during the after- noon so that the employes can take in the fair. The grounds will not be open evenings under present plans. Many of the merchants have already agreed to the plan and it is believed that all houses will be closed when the day comes. The Pioneer will go to press at 12 o’clock. At the last meeting of the’ city council $250 was voted from the gen- eral fund to the fair committee to be used for expenses. The council at first intended to vote but $50 but af- ter hearing the pleas of R. H. Schu- maker and A. P. White, decided that the larger sum would be wiser. ‘Word from Blackduck has reached the management to the effect that the people from the towns in the vi- cinity of Blackduck are eager to show their crops and that a large number will come down for the fair. Man- ager Molander has offered a rate of round trip for the usual one way fare and many on the Red Lake road are planning to take advantage of the offer. The amusement features have not yet been entirely worked out but they will include many varieties of field sports both by the whites and In- dians. No horse races have been list- ed for this year, but on Friday af- ternoon a series of auto races will be run off. OFF TO CONVENTION. Fred Bursley will leave this even- ing for Kansas City where he will at- tend the annual convention of the Na- tional Association of Statiomery En- gineers as a delegate from the Bemid- ji lodge. He goes as an alternate for Glenn R. Martin. The convention will be in session for five days next week. Delegates are paid five cents a mile one way for expenses by the national body, the money being rais- ed frem the jobbers who will exhibit at the convention. Mr. Bursley will Join other state delegates in St. Paul. SUFFRAGISTS DARN SOCKS. St. Paul, Minn., Sept. 7.—(Spec- jal to the Pioneer)—Advocates for vctes for women who maintained & tent ai the Minnesota state fair the “Jpast week, advertised on Wednesday Jegislature. that they will darn all socks present- ed to them by state fair visitors. The ‘| sufiragists are planning a vlgpm!u ‘| campaign to interest. the legislators ili fayor of laws advancing their in- terests at the coming session < - BIG BEMIDJI DAY County Fair to Open Wednesday But