Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, November 12, 1912, Page 1

- jons - expressed at - there. .were men VOLUME 10. NUMBER 169. “ONE DEEP- WELL IS RECOMMENDED Joint Meeting of Council €ommittee and Commercial Club Results 4 In Definite Plan. CITY WATER SUPPLY LOW Tank Has Capacity of 100,000 Gal- lons But Pumps Can Feed Only 200 Per Minute Now. SEVERAL BELIEVE IN LAKE Advocate Running Hose or Mains From Dock to Down Town Business Section. After two hours of discussion last night, the nieeting of the Commer- cial club with the council commit- tees resulted in the following resolu- tion being adopted: “Resolved; that it is the opinion of this meeting that the city should at once construct at least one twelve inch well and that the present eight inch- well should be cleaned so that it can be used.” There were nearly as many opin- the meeting as present. Charles Warfield was-called upon to furnish figures as to' the present water sup- ply of the city and also the capacity of the pumps which the city already has at command. R. F. Miller fur- nished figures on the capacity of the city fire engine and George Stein on the cost of laying mains and install- ing hydrants. Mr. Warfield said that at present the city has one open well and that it will-pump 260 gallons per min- ute. . The tank -wfll hold 100,000 gallons. .when ful. -Five 2% inch hose streams, will .throw 1,000 gal- lons per minute so-that the tank has a capacity- of five streams for, 100 minutes at a pressure of seventy-| two pounds. If the pressure is in- creased, the tank will empty faster. While the tank is being emptied, it is also being filled at the rate of 200 gallons per minute so that the net loss is 800 gallons per minute. At this rate, five hose streams would exhaust the present water supply in a little more than two hours. After the two hour pefiod, the city would have but 200 gallons per minute or enough to supply one hose. Mr. Warfield further-stated that the city had pumps with a capacity of 1,000 gallons per minute could be water be furnished the pumps. With the pumps working 1,000 gallons per minute and the tank full, the city would have enough water to put out the largest possible fire and with ten big streams of water going. The booster pump at the plant does not pump direct but can raise the pres- sure to 125 pounds. The city fire engine has a normal pressure of eighty pounds but this can be doubl- ed by crowding the engine. F. S. Lycan advocated the plan of having a pumping station near the Third street dock on which the fire engine could be placed and from which hose could be run to any sec- tion of the business district. The objection was raised that the city did not have enough hose to run two lines three blocks distant and that the two schools, court house and churches would not be protected. ‘When the cost of the hose was in- vestigated, H. C. Baer suggested that the city lay surface fire mains in the alleys between Second and Third and between Third and Fourth streets from a pumping platform at the dock to America avenue. He stated that the slope would be suffi- cient to drain the pipes so that they would not freeze in cold weather. It was the opinion of George Stein, Tom Smart, Mr. Warfield and others that the city will soon reach the point where a reservoir will be necessary.. .They suggested that the city at-once build an underground concrete reservoir:with a capacity ten times that of the tank. The water could be pumped from the reservoir to the tank and from the wells to the reservoir. ‘By this plan, the city would always have a water supply of 1,100,000 gallons and the reser- voir would.not go stale as the water would be flowing -through it~ con- stantly. No reply has yet been received from the state board of health as to the quality of the water which comes from wells forty feet bélow’ thé sur- face. If it is found that these shal- low wells give sanitary water, the city will probably dig several of (Continued on last page). SENATOR MOSES E. CLAPP. Chairman of Committes Probing Presidential Campaign Funds. @ 1912, by American Press Association BANKS COMBINE (By United Press). St. Paul, Nov. 12.—The greatest bank in the west was established here today when the Merchants National united with the National German- American. The merger brings to- gether deposits of $20,000,000. The new bank will be called the Mer- chants National. The old Merchants National had a capital of $1,000,000; surplus of $900,000; and undivided profits of §$76,900. The officers were Kenneth Clark, president; George H. Prince, vice-president; and H. W. Parker, cashfer. The National German-American had acapital of $1,000,000; surplus of $1,000,000; and undivided profits of $228,900. Its officers were J. W. Lusk, president; D. S. Culver, vice- president; and H. Von der Weyer, cashier. The merger unites the two strong- est banks in St. Paul and the new bank -will -be a formidable rival of the bank recently purchased by James J. Hill. FAIR DIRECTORS TO MEET. An important meeting of the direc- tors of the county fair association will be held in the Commercial club rooms at 8 p. m. this evening. R. H. MUNCY IN CHARGE. R. H. Muncy is in charge of the Crookston land office in Bemidji while G. G. Winter is attending the Northwestern Products Exposition in Minneapolis. PAPER CHANGES HANDS. ~ E. J. Taylor has bought' the Kel- liher Journal from A. E. Schusser. Mr. Taylor was formerly in business in Blackduck. The first issue of the new management was published Friday. EASTERN STAR PARTY. The order of the Eastern Star will be entertained this evening at six o’clock lunch by Mesdames T. J. | Andrews, M. E. Smith and Robert Mitchell in the Masonic hall. All iMasons and their wives are cordially invited to attend. TRY SCHRANK TODAY. Milwaukee, Nov. 12. John Schrank will be bronght to trial in municipal court today for attempt- ing to kill Colonel Theodore Roose- velt in Milwaukee on the night of October 14, according to annource- ment made by District Attorney W. A. Zabel today. FARMERS HAULING WO00D. Many farmers are taking advant- age of the fall weather and roads to Haul cord wood to the city. Wood is selling from $4.75 to $5.50 per cord, the price depending on the variety. After the first snow, it will take some time to work the roads into condi- tion for hauling. 'SCOO THE CUB REPORTER MURDERS - PREMIER (By United Press.): Madrid, Nov. 12.—Premier Canal- ejas was assassinated by an anarchist here this morning. - Following the tragedy, the murderer committed suicide. = The city has been thrown into the greatest excitement known here since the Spanish-American war. It is believed that the murder was the first of a planned series and that the lives of other high officials are in danger. Premier Canalejas was at the head of the Spanish government and many fear that an attempt will be made on the life of the king. Sihce a Re- public was declared in Portugal some time ago, there has been con- siderable unrest among the Spanish lower classes. The city is being po- liced by armed guards to protect it from any outbreak. Extra guards have been thrown about the palace. GOPHER REFUGEE (By United Press). Chicago, Nov. 12.—Wounded by a bullet from ‘a detective’s revolver, James Taneous, of Rugby, North Da- kota, who escaped from the Minne- sotta state reformatory last Thurs- day was captured here this morning. Taneous was betrayed to the offi- cer by Ira Davis, an ex-convict, who was sheltering him. GAME T0 BE CLOSE J. H. Ritchie Says Wisconsin and Minnesota Will Have a Hard Fight Saturday. ARE NOT VERY GOOD FRIENDS By J. H. Ritchie Minneapolis, Nov. 12.—Minnesota started work yesterday noon on the final stretch of the preparations for Wisconsin. Much depends upon the weather this week and if outdoor work without rain or smow can be the rule all week, Wisconsin is go- ing up against a rattling game Sat- urday. On account of high scores piled up this year Wisconsin in the public esteem holds quite an edge over the green Gophers. Juneau started work this fall with a highly veteran team and the men have messed and mussed up every team pitted against them. But Wisconsin has not, at any time this year, met such an offense and defense as will be encountered Sat- urday at Northrop field. Wisconsin may be powerful enough to smash Minnesota's defense as it smashed tnat of the weak teams of which its schedule has been composed. Wis- consin this year has been what is commonly called “hitting cripples.” The Badgers started the season by defeating Lawrence 13 to 0 and Lawrence is not a great deal heavier than some high school teams in foot- ball affairs. Northwestern has been an easy victim several times this year. Purdue, Chicago, and North- western are not in the first fight of western teams this year and the Wis- consin team will get its first real fight Saturday when Minnesota lines up at Northrop field. This is not predicting that Wis- (Continued “n last page). B SPANISH BADLY WOUNDED| {Bumor Seys That the Ballots May - Have Been Cast In Precinet of Seven Senator Idea Blocked In This County Although Others Are Carried. “The people in Eugene voted inm the town of McDougald,” was the re- port at the court house this morning although no definite information could be obtained. The canvassing board adjourned last night until Fri- SMALL BOYS MISSING Two Sons of Mr. and Mrs. A, E. Cur- rier Left Home a Week Ago— ‘Not Been Seen Since. MOTHER NEARLY DISTRACTED Leon and Carl, the two small sons of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Currier, left Bemidji on Sunday, November 3, and-have-not-beer’*in- their -homes since. The boys wewe heard of in Federal Dam and the father traced them to Remer but no word has come to the parents since they left Remer. It is believed they were heading for Duluth but although the Duluth po- lice have been notified, they have sent no word to the parents. Leon is about fourteen years.of age and is described as tall with light hair and complexion and light blue eyes. When he left home he was dressed in a gray overcoat, cap and overalls. The younger boy, Carl, is ten years old, Has light hair, brown eyes, and fair features. He was dressed in a gray mackinaw, had on corduroy ‘trousers and a brown cap. The Curriers are connected with the Salvation Army and have been in Bemidji about two months. They formerly dived in the east but spent a little time in Duluth. It is be- lieved that the boys grew homesick and started to walk home. Mrs. Cur- rier is distracted with grief as she fears her sons will become lost in the woods and will freeze to death. The Bemidji police were notified last week as were also the police of the twin cities but no trace of the missing children has yet been found. LATEST FROM THE BALKANS. Sultan makes direct appeal to Bal- kan allies for terms of peace. By necessitating immediate parti- tion of Ottoman European territory, Turkish admission of defeat renders general European hostilities immin- ent. Servian troops rush to seize Adri- atic sea front regardless of Austria’s threat to retaliate by invading Ser- via. 3 - Powers, hurriedly arming, strive diplomacy of prevent conflict. Massacre of Chritians reported in Constantinogle.” St. Sophia “mosque’s destruction threatened. United States revenue cutter or- dered to Turkey. Scoop fas fis Own System OF Trasing A White flope. {ing bull pup, you can QFrom the sale of a $50,000 farm to the recovery of a wander- put your faith in the want ads. (They are great little hustlers, and are never off ‘duty. o PLAY DREW FULL HOUSE| “Jerry, the Outcast” was presented before a packed house at the city hall last night and many were forced to stand up. The play showed a great deal of practice and work as no mistakes were noticeable and every character appeared to be' at home on the stage. Al Neuman handled his part espe- cially well and was undoubtedly the most interesting character in the play. A better person could mnot have been obtained in this city for the part of James Blackburn than H. A. Simons, Jr. His make up was ex- cellent and together with his actions he could be easily recognized as a villain. Horace Roberts was a splen- did character and although he has not been practising as long as the rest he handled his part with ease. Miss Nell Fullerton was the chief feminine character and displayed considerable skill in handling her part. Ed. Gould as Colonel Lee and Miss eBatrice Gould as Mrs. Lee were also excellent characters. Dora Bar- rette as Sadie caused a great deal of laughter. W. Z. Robinson is directly respons- ible for the success of the play as he spent a great deal of time and pa- tience in coaching the play. WOMEN MEET. The Baptist Ladis’ aid will be held at the home of Mrs. George Lane, 909 Bemidji avenue Wednes- day afternoon, November 13. STATE LAND SALE. The state will sell a forty-acre tract of land near Blackduck at'the regular state sale tomorrow. = This land was reclaimed by the state for| reclamation purposes and will be sold day morning and Auditor George has . dispatched a messenger to Eugene to report on the election by that time. Eugene is the only precinet in the county missing at present and the official count to date gives J: O. Har- ris a lead of six over C. 0. Moon for the office of register of deeds. The vote éame as a complete surprise to both men as neither had camipaighed for the-office. George French:lost out to Earl Geil by a fair margin and will give up his office on January 1. The vote on the constitutional amendments came as a complete sur- prise to the canvassers as the returas showed that nearly every vote was cast for or against the seven ag a | whale. . There ware 2,726 . haligts cast in the county and _the sepsn. senator amendment was.the-ealy ons to fail to receive a majority. Out of 2,837 men registered, 2,726. voted. Following are the official returms, without the missing precinct of Eugene, as tabulated by the can- vassing hoard: Amendments. NOTED SOCIALIST SUICIDES Publisher of Appeal to Heason Un- able to Stand Strain of the Competitive System. WIFE WAS RECENTLY KILLED Girard, Kan., Nov. 12—J. A. Way- land, founder and ‘owner of the Ap- Rem?, 4 Socialist weekly “published here, shot and killed himself in his home in Girsrd| early yesterday. Mr. when Wayland was unconscious found by his housekeeper shortly after midnight. He died a few minutes later. He had fired a bullet into his mouth, muffiing the sound in the bedclothes. Between the leaves of a book ly- ing on the bed fhe following note was found: “The struggle inder the competi- tive '.system isn’t worth the effort; let it pass.” = Friends of Mr. Wayland attribute his act to despondency over the death of his wife, who was killed in an automohile accident.. Since her death, they say, he had been afflicted with periodic melancholy. Mr. Wayland was to have appear- ed in the federal court in Fort Scott, Kan., today, to answer to a charge preferred by the government against the several editors and the owner of the Appeal to Reason of circulating through the mails defamatory mat- ters concerning an official of the fed- eral prison at Leavenworth. The attack upon the prison official was printed in Mr. Wayland’s paper last winter. “Although I alone am responsible for what appears in the columns of the paper, Mr. Wayland of late had Amendment Amendment Amendment Amendment Amendment Amendment Amendment No. No. No. No. No. No. No. Taft scemed much - disturbed over the | Ue% °f Spooner, Minn....... -1 pending case,” said Fred Warren, Lieutenant Governmor. managing editor of the Appeal to|Burnquist .. . . .1,090 Powers .. Robertson . Andrews ... Secretary of Satate. Schmahl .... ..... . Grimmer . Johnson, J. A... Johnson, C. L. . Norelius . Reason, yesterday. . Mr. Wayland was fifty-eight years old. He founded his paper here fif- teen years ago. Previously he, had edited papers in Harrisonville, Mo., Pueblo, Colo., and Greensburg, Ind. He established the Coming Nation in Greensburg in 1893. - Later he founded a Socialist colony at Rus- kir{, Tenn. As a writer and worker as well known among Socialists ‘throughout the world. He s sur- to -the highest bidde = (Continued on last page) GREAT TRAINING-~NOW/ R WHER 0L FIGHT Jax JoHNSO! ovtes Be UsED Yo GETTING 3Y a LOAD oF Coal! Elmgquist .. Gayner ..