Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, January 11, 1913, Page 1

’1‘ gistortel SoctelL o E BEMIDJI VOLUME 10. NUMBER 218. MINNESOTA DAIRY PRODUCTS IN LEAD 96,143 Farms Stated Amount of Milk Produced in 1910 and Reported 273,320,000 Gallons. 452,000 MATURE SHEEP IN STATE Number Shows an Increase of 25.8 Per Cent Compared With Figues Submitted in 1900. STRAWBERRIES LEAD IN FRUIT Raspberries and Loganberreis Rank Next—Value of Potatoes Placed at $11,044,391. Special to The Pioneer. Washington D. C., Jan. 11.—Sta- tistics for products for Minnesota are presented in a bulletin soon to be is- sued by Director Durand, of the bur- eau of the census, department of com- merce and labor. It was prepared un- der the supervision of John Lee Coul- ter, expert special agent for agricul- ture. The returns for live stock products obtained at the census of 1910, like those for crops, relate to the activi- ties of the calendar year 1909. It is - impossible to give a total represent- Ing the annual production of live stoek products for the reason that the total ¥alue of products from the busi- ness of raising domestic animals for use, sale, or slaughter can not be calculated from the census returns. Dairy Products. The number of farms in Minnesota reporting dairy cows on April 15, 1910, was 145,584, but only 133,877 reported dairy products in 1909. That there should be this difference is not surprising. Doubtless some farmers who had dairy cows in 1910 bad none in 1909, while other farmers neg- lected to give information for the preceding year, or were unable to do so, perhaps, because the farm was then in other hands. Dairy products in general are somewhat less accu- rately reported than the principal crops. This is particularly the case as regards the quantity of milk pro- duced. The number of farms which made any report of milk produced durfng 1909 was 96,413 (consider- ably less than the total number re- porting dairy products), and the num- ber of dairy cows on such farms on April 15, 1910, was 726,000. The amount of milk reported was 273,- 320,000 gallons; assuming that there were the same number of cows in 1910 as in 1910, this would represent an average of 377 gallons or 30.6 pounds per cow. In considering this average, however, it should be borne in mind that the distinction between dairy and other cows is not always strictly observed in the census re- turns, By reason of the incompleteness of the returns for milk produced the census bureau has made no attempt to determine the total value of dairy producs for 1909. For convenience a partial total has been presented comprising the reported value of milk, cream, and butter fat sold and the reported value of butter and cheese made, whether for home con- sumption or for sale. The total thus obtained for 1909 is $29,219,000, which may be defined as the total value of dairy products exclusive of milk and cream used on the farm producing. Only about one-fifth of the milk re- ported by Minnesota farmers in 1909 was sold as such. Comparatively large quantities of milk and cream were sold on the butter fat basis. The butter made on farms in 1909 was valued at $8,693,000. Wool. - The total number of sheep of shearing age in Minnesota on. April 15, 1910, was 452,000, representing an increase of 25.8 per cent, as com- pared with the number on June 1, 1900 (359,000). The approximate production of wool during 1909 was 454,000 fleeces, weighing 3,259,000 pounds, and valued at $817,000. Of these totals about 15 per cent repre- sent estimates. The number of fleeces produced in 1909 was 20,6 per cent greater than in 1899. The average weight per fleece in 1909 was 7.2 pounds, as compared with 6.9 pounds in 1899, and the average value per pound was twenty-five cents, as com- pared with eighteen cents in 1899. Poultry Products. The total number of fowls on Min- nesota farms on April 15, 1910, was 10,697,000. Of the 142,659 farms re- CHARLES S. MELLEN. President New Haven Railroad, Under Fire In New K porting fowls, 12,944 did not xeport any eggs produced in 1909, and 18,- 391 did not report any poultry raised in 1909. The production of eggs actually reported for the year 1909 was 50,413,000 dozen, -valued at $9,-| 151,000. According to the twelfth census reports the production of eggs in 1899 was 43,208,000 dozen, the value being §$4,437,000. The latter figures, however, are somewhat in excess of the actual returns at that census, because they include estim- ates made to cover those cases where the schedules reported fowls on hand without reporting the production of eggs. In order to make the returns for 1909 comparable with those pub- lished for 1899 similar estimates have been made, the method of esti- mates and the justification therefor being substantially the same as in the case of wool. The total produc- tion of eggs in 1909, including these estimates was 53,808,000 dozens, val- ued at $9,767,000. The total pro- duction of poultry in 1909, including estimates made on the same basis as for eggs, was 11,863,000 fowls, val- ued at $4,715,000. Domestic Animals, The total value of domestic ani- mals sold during 1909 was $34,122,- 000 and that of animals slaughtered on farms $6,942,000, making an ag- gregate of $41,064,000. This total, however, involves considerable dup- lication, resulting from the resale or slaughter of animals which had been purchased by the farmers during the same year. The value of the swine sold during 1909 represented more than two- fifths of the total value of all animals sold, and the value of the cattle (in- cluding calves) sold represented somewhat less than two-fifths. The census of 1900 called for the receipts from the sales of all domes- tic animals raised on the farms re- (porting and the total value of those slaughtered during 1899, which amounted, respectively, to $16,047,- 000and $4,908,000. The item of sales is not closely comparable with that for 1909, when the inquiry covered all sales whether of animals raised on the farms reporting or elsewhere. It is believed, however, that in many cases the returns for 1899 also in- cluded receipts from sales of animals not actually raised on the farms re- porting. Crops. The total value of crops in Minne- sota in 1909 was $193,451,000. Of this amount 96.1 per cent was con- tributed by crops for which * the acreage as well as the value was re- ported, the remainder consisting of the value of by-products (straw, gar- den and grass seeds, etc.), derived from the same land as other crops re- ported, of of orchard fruits, nuts, for- est products, and the like. The com- bined acreage.of crops for which acreage was reported was 14,731,464, representing 75 per cent of the total improved land in farms (19,643,533 acres). Most of the remaining im- proved land doubtless consisted of TContinued on last page). SCOOP zerorrer REPORTER - WTTLE D 1S VERY VERY, s BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY EVENING, ECIAL secretary, stating that Mr. Hill would try to be present at the depot opening' -|on next Thursday. - MYSTERY OVER VISIT ATTORNEY GENERAL SMITH AND EXAMINER FRITZ COME HERE AND GO TO ISLAND LAKE. Lyndon A. Smith, attorney general of Minnesota, and Andrew Fritz, pub- lic examiner, came to Bemidji from St. Paul this morhing and left at once for Island Lake accompanied by Thayer Bailey. The object of the trip is being kept a state secret, but it is believed that the matter is of some importance to bring the two officials here at this time of the year. They are expected back in Bemidji tonight or early Sunday morning. BASKETBALL TONIGHT This evening at 8:30 the Grand Rapids city team will clash with the “Big Bemidg” quint in the roller rink. From reports received recently Grand Rapids has an exceptionally fast team and will bring the fastest men that can be obtained In that city. Maurice Ryan, former manager of the team, left Bemidji yesterday morning for the Welch lumber camp where he will clerk the remainder of the win- ter. Jacobson will act as manager in his place. At present the team is in a poor financial condition and will probably give a dance during the coming week. PHILIPPINE TEACHERS WANTED| : County Superintendent of Schools W. B. Stewart received a notice yes- terday from the bureau of insular affairs at Washington announcing the last examination before ap- pointments will be made for posi- tions as instructors in the Philip- pine Islands. The notice is as fol- lows: “The last examination before ap- pointments to the Philippine teach- ing service for next school year are made is announced by the United States civil service commission for March 12, and 13, 1913, in various cities throughout the United States, for teacher, industrial teacher and assistant. “Graduates of colleges and normal schools and of polytechnic and agri- cultural schools are desired. “Well prepared teachers with suc- cessful experience are eligible. “The entrance salary of the ma- Jjority of male appointees is $1,200 per annum and expenses to the is- lands paid by the government, with eligibility for promotion up to $2,- 000 as teacher and $3,000 as super- intendent. “The service requires women for home economics, and men for agri- culture, manual training, high school science, mathematics, English and supervisors of school districts.” REFF HEADS OWN COMPANY E. H. Reff, president of the Clear- water County Abstract company, is in Bemidji today . Mr. Reef was form- erly register of deeds of Clearwater county and during that time had an interest in the company. In Decem- ber he bought out the other inter- ests. Mrs. Reff is secretary and treasurer. Mr. Reff was accompanied to Bemidji by A. Kaiser, of the First National bank at Bagley. FOURTEEN BELOW IN THE NIGHT Baker’s . thermometer registered fourteen below as the coldest last night. ARUNG | T.J.Burke this afternoon received a telegram from J. J. Hill’s private \ R Qo N = .//4(///\\‘ Ni&\“ O NSSAN = S == P i (7t 'JANUARY 11,191 ——/4 AV = POLITICAL STEW MIXED| A. M. Crowell and John @ibbons Cir- culating Petitions for Office of Municipal Judge. JOE BISIAR UP FOR RE-ELECTION Developments in the local political situation today are the circulation of nominating petitions of John Gibbons and A. O. Crowell for police judge and the announcement of Joe Bisiar that he is a candidate for re-election as alderman of the Third ward. The candidacy of Mr. Gibbons came as a complete surprise to all but a few of his closest friends. Lafe Johnson’s nominating petition for the office of mayor has been in circulation for some time but on oth- er candidate for mayor is circulating one. William McCuaig says that it is too early yet to tell whether or not he will run’and he is not having a peti- tion circulated. Although the Socialists have not yet had their nominating referendum, A. O. Crowell is petitioning for nomi- nation for police judge. Should an- other Socialist be nominated, Mr. Crowell’s efforts will have been in vain. LESS SKATING—MORE DANCING After the roller masquerade which takes place on January 14, Manager MacLachlan of the roller rink has decided to open the rink only three nights a week. The evenings they will open on will. probably be ‘Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sunday. From now on the rink will be opened on Svnday evening and {omorrow night a race will take pizcs for the championship of the city. So far there are three entries but more are expecied tonight. Mr. MacLachlan will grind the resin off tha foor some time during the next two weeks and put the floor in good condition for dancing. The bartenders’ dance will probably be held in this hall. Dances will he given about once a week for the rest of the winter. - The . first dance will be announced later. Scoop Makes The Doctor’s House In Seven Flat RADISH CROP PAYS WELL J. N. Case Pulled $10 Worth From a Square Rod of Ground Last Sum- mer—Two Crops a Season. PROFIT IN TRUCK GARDENING J. N. Case, a truck gardener living & short distance west of the North End school, reports that last summer he took a crop of radishes which sold at $10 from a plot of ground a rod square. At this rate, an acre of radishes would harvest $1,600. As the radish grows two and sometimes three crops a year, the value of the crop that could be raised on one acre 15 $3,200. The land cost $20 an acre and $10 an acre to clear, Mr. Case is at present investigating the possibility of the wholesale houses here accepting radishes and other truck in large quantities for shipping south. He believes that as the crop here matures after the south- ern crop is off the market, that the northern crop ought to bring good prices. If suitable arrangements can be made with the commission houses, Mr. Case will put in an acre or two of radishes next spring in addition to his onions, beets, etc. The Case farm lies on the north side of the Wilton road about one- half a mile east of the Red Lake tracks and has a south slope to the swamp. FARMER BUYS - SHEEP Melvin Stainbrook on Friday re- ceived four registered Oxford ewes from Minneapolis and took them out to his farm on the Mississippi river about six miles from Bemidji. The ewes have-all been bréd and are due to lamb sometime in May. Mr. Stain- brook will use them as the foundation for & flolk of sheep which he will put to clearing his land. He says that he expects to fence in about an acre for the four and to keep the flock working at the proportion of four sheep to an acre. I (5 i N iy \\\HW/ ///////////\. . W L7 178 (/e 7Y Y ) = ) COUNTY JURORS DRAWN Last Act of Commissioners at First Meeting was to Name Men for The last act of the county commis- sloners at their first meeting which was held here this week, was to name the grand and petit jurors available for work at the coming term of court. The board also renewed the contract with: the- city whereby .the city givefi-the county free water for the county buildings in exchange for the use of the poor farm. Following is a list.of the jurors by commission- ers” dlstricts: Rako’s District. Grand jurors: August Burr, Be- midji; F. W. Bell, Bemidji; James French, Bemidji; Rube Miller, Be- midji; John Moberg, Bemidji; J. P. Duncalf, Bemidji; J. P. Pogue, Be- midji; G. W. Rhea, Bemidji; W. M. Schroeder, Bemidji; Chas. Warfield, Bemidji; John FEickstad, Bemidji; Chas. Nangle, Bemidji; Wm. Mec- Cualg, Bemidji; D. Wilcox, Bemidji; Harry Koors, Bemidji. Petit jurors: P. J. O'Leary, Be- midji; C. C. Shepherd, Bemidji; F. S. Arnold, Bemidji; R. J. Fenton, Be- midji; Matt Phibbs, Bemidji; Geo. Anderson, Bemidji; Henry Miller, Be- midji; Oscar Minor, Bemidji; E, H. Winter, Bemidji; Michael Gaffa, Be- midji; Frank Hitchcock, Bemidji; Jack Olson, Nymore; Peter Wold, Ny- more; Ole Gunderson, Nymore; L. F. Larson, Nymore. Clementson’s District. Grand jurors: Ole .Clementson, Clementson; Thos. Williams, Bau- dette; F. Johnson, Baudette; Ed Arn- old, Baudette; Hans Jrusdahl, Bau- dette; Wm. Zipple, Zipple; J. W. Col- lins, Williams; Abe Reynolds, Wil- liams; “Hans Olson, Willlams; Abe Reynolds, Willlams;-- 8. H. Wilder, Williams; B. Arneson, Arneson; A. ‘Wheeler, Haskell;” J. Haskell, Haskell M. Hendrickson, Spooner; Albert At- water, Spooner. (Contiaued on last page). By “HOP” COME ouT50 YOUNT MAN WHIE CALDERWOOD MAY BRING AN ACTION DURING EREREARTS RROKPTION With " Committee Wants the Gounty Attoruey to Investigate. “A DIBGRACE TO MINNESOTA” Is the Way in Which “Orgy” is Described—Intoxicants Prohibited on the Capitol Grounds. Minneapolis, Jan. 11.—Prosecu- tion of Jullus Schmahl, secretary of state, for alleged violation of the state liquor law was threatened to- day by W. G. Calderwood, chairman of the state prohibition committee. The alleged serving of lMquor in Schmahl’s private office on Thursday night during the governor's inau- gurel reception at the state capitol will be discussed at a meeting of the committee early next week. It the prohibitionists can obtain evidence that the secretary of state served whiskey to friends in the cap- itol the whole matter will be laid be- fore the Ramsey county attorney with & request for criminel complaints. Action will be brought under that section of the state laws which pro- hibit the sale of intoxicating lquor within the capitol or grounds thereof. The ‘terms sell or sale of are defined by the statute to include all barters, gifts and all means of turnishing li- quor in violatlon or evasion of the state 1aw, o 2 R Calderwood brands the Schmahl re- ception as a “disgrace to the common- wealth of Minnesota.” “If the newspaper reports of the drunken orgy in Secretary Schmahl’s private office are true, Schmahl is guilty of plain violation of the state liquor law, all the more flagrant be- cause committed by a high state of- ficial in the precincts of the sapitol,” he said. “A thorough investigation of the whole disgraceful matter will be made by the state prohibition com- mittee and the prosecution will be pushed thoroughly . It is the duty of the committee to launch prosecutions against all violations of the state 1li- quor law. The. duty is all the more urgent when the violator is a state official who should himself be inter- ested in representation of law and order.” SMALL FRUIT IN GLASS CANB. Roe and Markusen have received a shipment of peas packed ‘in glass cans, as the first of several shipments of peas, beans, corn, etc., which will be packed the same way. Glass can- ning is still in its infancy but it al- ready is liked by the housewives. Not only do the glass cans allow the buyer to see exactly what she is purchasing, but after a can is opened the fruit can stay in it instead of having to be placed in another dish as is the case with tin cans. The glass jars are the right sie for canning local summer fruit. K. K. Roe said this morning that glass canned fruit would prob- ably not cost more than that canned in tins although he had not yet re- ceived the Invoice for the firat ship- ment. ' WEDGE RAISING MONEY. A. G. Wedge, treasurer . of the Northern Minnesota Development as- sociation, is one of a committee ap- ‘'pointed to solicit funds for the or- ganiation. The other members ' sre’ L. B. Arnold of Duluth and -D. D, Tenny of Minneapolls. The commit- .| tee has already secured pledges from the counties of Northern Minnesota which amount to over $8,000. The Civic and Commerce association - of Minneapolis, has practicaly pledged $4,000, and St. Paul is -expected to do equally as well. These sums of money, together with railway con- tributions, Mr. Wedge says, will en- able the association to carry on an - extensive campaign of advertising Northern Minnesota during 1918. - . TWIN CITY MAIL LATE. - . Mafl from the twin cities did not reach Bemidji until after 8'a. m. to- day owing to the cold weather and a frelght wreck on the M.'& L. ~The In- ternational Falls train’ was an ‘hour' late into Bemidji -and then : was ‘|stailed in the yards until 8 a. m. by - the derailing of a freight car. The