Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, August 29, 1913, Page 1

Historial Soclety FHREL, X THE BEMIDJI DAILY PION' VOLUME 11. NUMBER 107. BEMIDJI mmdfl, FRIDAY EVENING, AUGUST 29, 1913* GIANT LINER IS SWEPT BY FIRE Imperator Damaged to the Extent of $250,000—Second Officer Killed. WAS SUFFOCATED IN HOLD Attempted to Reach Source of the Flames—Panic-Stricken Pas- sengers Taken Ashore. Hoboken, N. J, Aug. 29.—With great clouds of smoke rolling from every porthole the giant liner Imepra- tor was on fire at her dock here for several hours. Second Officer Gobracht lost his life in an attempt to press through the suffocating smoke to reach the provision room in the stern, in which the blaze started. Seaman Otto Stump was dragged out half dead after attempting to res- cue Gobracht. He was revived. Although there wert 1,100 steerage passengers on boord the liner they were taken safely to the pier. Appearances were threatening, but prompt action by the crew prevented greot destruction. The entire Ho- boken fire department and two New York fireboats went to the aid of the burning liner. Fifteen streams ot water were kept playing on her and the magnificent stairways and sa- loons of the liner were drenched and discolored by smoke and water. The chie’ of the | department of Hoboken e.timated that the Llama;'u would amecuant to ivom $100,000 toj $250,000 aftcr the blaze had been ex- tinguished. Pumpmen Get Excited. Gobracht lost his life when men operating a pump -supplying him with oxygen got excited and left their post. Gobracht put on a helmet and was attempting to reach the provision room. Then Gobracht began picking ! his way into the lower recesses of the boat. The men operating the pump shouted for him to come back, then! fled panic stricken as great clouds of black smoke rolled around them.; When Hoboken firemen went into the lower part of the vessel they found Gobracht dead. The fire was discovered about 4 a. m., but it was after 9 o'clock be- fore the firemen were satisfied it was entirely out. The Imperator docked with more than 3,000 possengers on board. She carried 763 first class cabin passen- gers. The second cabin passengers uumbered about 1,000. BAND CONCERT TONIGHT Charles L. Cummers to Render Bari- tone Solo. For the first time this summer a| special attraction has been added to! the regular Friday night band con- certs on the city dock. Charles L. Cummers, a local jeweler, will ren- der a baritone solo which he has been preparing for some time past. With this attraction’and many new pieces the concert will undoubtedly be one of the most successful of the season REPORT FIRES NEAR KELLIHER| Achenbach Tells of Brush Fires Which Threaten Camps. Lester Achenbach returned this morning from Kelliher where he has spent the past few weeks employed in the Crookston Lumber Company camps near that village. Mr. Achen- | bach reported a brush fire which was! | Enthusiastic Over Northern Minne- |lxe has spent the past few months on *|sections of the country which are ad-: | e folly. prevented from destroying the camp after a hard fight. THE IMPERATOR. Largest Vessel Afloat and = Captain Luser. | WEATHER MAN'S PAY IS CUT Political Activity Given as Reason for Reduction in Rank. Washington, Aug. —As punish- ment for allega ity Nor- I man B. ahingtun. spector was in grade and pay and made loc caster at Detroit. After an invest gation it was found that Conger had received his promotion in reward for his activitics in behalf of Willis L. Moore, fornier chief of the weather bureaw, who had ambitions to becomr secretury of a culture. FRENCH BACK FROM WEST sota’s Wealth in Comparison With Other States. HAS VISITED IN MANY STATES 1 through nearly | half of the states, and have not foundi “I have traveled conditions existing anywhere in as favorable a condition as they are in Northern Minnesota,” a state- ment made to George T. Baker by EdI French of Blackduck recently. Mr. French has returned from a trip throughout the west and south where | was a pleasure trip. He reports crops throughout the country in fairly gaod: condition, but when compared to the% products raised in Northern Minne- sota they appear to be little more' than food for stock. Mr. French is not the only Minne- sotan who has made trips to other) vertised extensively and who has re- turned home to appreciate the wealth of the community in which he re- sides. To visit the preparation rooms where the farmers from Beltrami County alone are bringing in samples, of their grains and other products will convince you that to try to find better anywhere in the country would ; 1t has been a noticeable point for Bemidji land men who have brought men from other states to Bel- iout many more candidates for { the bowl, MANY EXflIBlTS SHOWN Farmers Throughout County Send in More Products Than They Have For Several Years. ROOM CLOSES AT SIX TONIGHT At six o’clock tonight the prepara- tion rooms which were opened sev- reral days ago by the Fair committee for the farmers who wish to send ex- hibits to the State Fair, will be closed. Mrs. W. N, Weber has been in charge of the room and has direct- ed the girls who have been sorting the various kinds of grains. A complete list of all the farmers who have brought in displays of their products has been kept and the best of the pro- ducts will be returned to Bemidji to be shown at the Beltrami fair. According to the committee in charge the exhibits this year excel the exhibits of last year in quality and quantity. The farmers clubs throughout the country have taken a great deal of iu§erest in the coming ifairs and have sent in large exhibits. The following are the farmers and clubs who have sent in exhibits to be shown: H. J. Carlson, Clayton Coyle, Loren Coyle, Gust Erdman, Herman Eichstadt, Robert Stoi, Henry Beckwith, Alfred Moen, John Suckert and A. P. Ritchie of Bemidji, Charles Hayden, Henry Berg, J. C. Thompson and Eugene Costeller of Blackduck, The Bemidji High School {Farm, Peter Larson, F. M. Pender- gast, John Colburn, E. J. Lfingrock, -1 John Eickstadt, A. P. Chandler, Carl Opsata, Hogo Hensel, Sixer Bratten, Roy Cooper, Herman Fenski, J. A. Heath, Albert Heath, August Jar- |chaw, Nels Willett, George Miller, J. C. Vogler, Nebish Farmer’s Club, Lee Hiltz, Peter Narcum, from the vicin- ity of Bemidji, and A. J. Trusky, Wm. ™| Gerlinger and Frank Falls of Spur, Ole Enstrom, .Charles. Carter:and. Charles Johnson, of Hines, Johrw Schmidt, J. H. French, Charles Schroeder, F. M. Freeze, F. M. Myhre, F. M. Malzahn and Harry -~ Bowers, George Milier, J. E. Patterson, Mrs. Julius Miller, J .D. Lunn, J. Good- speed and Charles Carnes of Bemidji. SCHNEIDER TROPHY HERE Loving Cup to Be Given to Winning Athlete is a “Beauty.” Yesterday morning the Silver lov- iing cup which has been offered by iSchneider Brothers to the Athlete ywinning the most points in the com- ing field meet arrived and is now on display in the Schneider Clothing store display window. . The cup is a “beauty” and will undoubtedly bring the meet. It has been arranged with the club to hold the cup for an ornament to the club rooms and the winner each year to have his name engraved upon If an athlete.wins the cup for three consecutive years he will be allowed to take possession of it. Al- ithough he will win it at the coming meet the cup will remain in the club’s possession with the owner’s' name en- graved upon the side. Wind Breaks - Schroeder Window Yesterday afternoon a strong wind blowing from the northwest broke a large plate glass window on the north side of the Schroeder grocery trami County to look over land that (Continuen on last page) store. A small amount of fruit and groceries in the display window were damaged by broken glass. County | 1 the general understanding is that a MAY RETURN T0 CITY OF MEXICO Envoy Lind Autfiofized to Re-open ‘Negotiations—w_iluon More Optimistic. ;MAY LEAD TO MORE DISCUSSION Change in Front by Huerta Might Result in an Amicable Agreement, Washington Aug. 29.—John Llnd | has been instructed to return from Vera Cruz to Mexico City if in hig | discretion it seemed advisable, after President Wilson had received a mes- sage from him described as ‘“‘very | optimistic.” While administration of- ficials were silent as to the next move way appeared to be open to the fur- ther discussion of disputed points, such as the elimination of fiuertp.. After an early conference with Sec- retary Bryan and Senator Bacon of the senate foreign relations commit- tee President Wilson let it be known he believed the situation in Mexico was encouraging. The president thinks things are changing in Mexico City and that something tangible soon| will be known. There was no evidence here that the Huerta government had agreed to the the Mexican administration to with- draw some of its proposals has en- couraged the belief in international circles that the president’s message is having a good effect In Mexico. Should Mr. Lind deem it advisable to return to Mexico City to. continue in person the negotiations he is con- ducting by telegraph from Vera Cruz he has authority from Washington to do so. that he will go. Will Not Yield the Point. Senor Gamboa’s note of Aug. 26 had -upon a summary transmitted to Secre- +tary Bryan by John Lind administra- tion officials declared the United States would not yield on its demand that Victoriano Huerta should not be a candidate for president of Mexico. Some optimism was gleaned by of- ficials here from the withdrawal of the request that the United States and Mexico immediately exchange am- bassadors. asks now that the embassies be main- tained with their present staffs, but that they should recognize the ad in- terim’ government of Mexico as con- { stitutional. There was said to be lit- | tle likelihood of the acceptance of this proposal in view of the objections raised to the constitutional status of the present regime. Senor Gamboa calls attention to a clause in the Mexican constitution which prohibits a provisional presi- dent from succeeding himself and charges that the United States was oversuspicious in thinking that Hu- erta would enter the race. Adminis- tration officials here, in answer to the point, declared that to apply that clause of the comstitution to Huerta was in fact a recognition as the con- stitutionally chosen provisional presi- dent of Mexico, a circumstance they consider contradicted by irregularities at the time Huerta assumed office. Elks at Thief River Fails. About 25 Elks left yesterday after- noon for Thief River Falls over the Soo Line where they attended an in- s'.a.ua\tlon of a lodge in that city. The Crookstéfl‘ lodge:had charge of the meeting’ and were taken to Thiet River on a special train, A large meeting will be held in Bemidji in the very near future as there are about 25 candidates for the. local lodge whd will be initiated: American plan, but the disposition of, It is considered quite probable | not been received officially hers, but| Senor Gamboa merely| MANY AT FARMERS MEET Rural Clubs From Every Portion of the Co\mt at the City Hall This Afternoon. \ EXPEB.IENCED MEN SPEAKING Comméncing at 2:30 this after- 2 noonthe farmers of Beltrami County met at the 'Clt_y Hall where a meeting was held for the purpose of aiding the farmers' .in’'this section of the state. to clear their lands and develop the' communities in which they re- side. Speakers from every section of the county are present and address- ing the farmers on intéresting sub- jects that disclose ideas which prom- ise to benefif those present in devel- oping their farms, W. R. Mackenzie, secretary of the Northern - Minnesota -Development association is .présent at the meeting ‘tand will ‘assist in effecting an organi- zation. Mr. Mackenzie has been in- terested in the development of North- ern: Minnesota and particularly - Bel- trami county for.several years.. He formerly ‘resided in Bemidji and is well acquainted with nearly ‘every farmer in this communit having idealt personally with them for sev- leral years. Full details will be printed in to- morrow’s issue of the Pioneer as very little has been done at the meeting before press time. MANY ATHLETES OUT Is Drawing Large Crowd of Candidates. MORE MEN NEEDED FOR EVENTS | When a track feam was proposed for the members of the Bemidji Ath- letic club at one of the first meetings those agitating the meet:planned on about ten men to participate in'the events. The number of candidates that appear each evening at the fair grounds exceeds ten, two times over, and the spirit shown proves that the first meet will be one of the most sue- cessful to be held by the club. Vault- ing standards and other parapherna- lia have arrived and the candidates are trying their skill at every event. When practicing the high jump Wednesday night Ralph Brandon and promises to raise his present rec- ord by several inches. Other records have already been made and if the athletes continue to improve on their present scores it is probable that they will break several college records. Various forms of exercise are be- ing used to get them into trim for the strenuous events. A foot ball is on the field every evening and isf snapped back and forward with a great deal of skill. Many spectators gather at the grounds each avenlng‘ to watch the boys and many have ex- pressed admiration for the skill dis- played. ‘More runners are needed to com- pete for the races and the club ap- pears to-be boosting the meet strong- ly and are always canvassing for more candidates to compete to make it much harder for the best athlete to win the silver cup trophy offered by Schneider Brothers company. The cup is worth a great deal of effort and is a beautiful ornament. After the meet the winner’s name will be engraved upon the bowl. ° THE CUB REPORTER SCOO The Boss Prefers Insects To Snakes Now WHuT \N SAM HL s By. “HO d 5 a SVVELL SP\DER. @ND - Track Meet Paraphernalia Here and jumped over five feet on his first trial ! OPSAHL ADVOCATES ANOTHER RAILROAD Cites Reasons Why Bemidji Citizena Should Get Busy and Boost For the New Road. Gives Figures on Business That Is Now There and Which May Be Developed. J. J. Opsahl the Northern Minne- sota booster who is always ready to start something, and who has started many a ball a-rolling in this section is again on the job. This time it is a new railroad through Bemidji to ‘Warroad and Baudette. He recites facts and figures showing why it is needed. His communication is as fol- lows: “A bird in the hand is worth two in the BUSH.” “If that is true it seems to me ‘that Bemidji’s business men and property owners’ interest lies in taking care of one of their vaulable birds that they have in their hands at present and make it help to lay golden eggs for Bemidji’s future business prosperity after the saw mill days are past. “This bird is the present Indepen- dent railroad so called Red Lake ling 1 from here to Redby. “This line should be encouraged to extend north to the boundary with one line on the east side of Red Lake to Tamarac River ‘and then north to Baudette and Spooner, branching off {at Nebish. And the west line branching off at or near Puposky and going west around the west end of .the lake then north to Warroad. “These two lines would open up and give direct connections with Be- midji from the rapidly growing set- tlements of Quiring, Battle River, Saum, Foy, Shotley, Domaas, and Washkish, on the east, and on the west the territory south of the reser- | vation, as well as the rich and fertile west end of the Diminished Reserva= ‘tions ‘west of the lake, where the Indians are taking out tentative,al- lotments, surrounding the Indian farm experiment school station, with its 28 to 30,000 tons of natural ‘wild hay going to waste every year for want of transportation and live stock to consume it; and north of the lake, 'the well settled communities in Bel- trami county in the townships of |Northwood, Benville, Spruce Grove, Minnie, Lee, Hamre and Steenerson, as well as the settlements on the up- : per ends of the north and south forks * of the Rapid Rivers, The winter Road iriver and the. Moose river, and the 'north and south branch of the Ros- eau river, as well as the well settled valley of the Warroad river south of ‘Warroad. “In these settlements there are at present over two thousand actual sete tlers, and others are coming in fast and taking up the homestead lands under the present liberal homestead laws and within 15 miles each side of these two proposed branches there are at present still vacant about three thousand 160 acre homestead claims, besides places for 1,000 extra famile ies on private vacant lands or a round tatal of 6,000 families on 160 acre farms or 12,000 on 80 acre farms, “To the business man or banker of Bemidji, is the future permanent trade patronage -of 12,000 farmers worth” going after and leading into Bemidji instead of ‘to. Thief River op other trade centers? “And from a - railroad . tonnage standpoint the'.question comes up is the resources at present’ available along these two routes worth going " after by the owners of the Red Lake line or by some other trunk line that | Bemidji could induce to take over the Red Lake Line-and develop the terri- tory as a farming country while the timber industry tasls: “We have given this matter a very careful and conservative scrutiny as to available natural product tonnage in sight, and find it figures up about as follows: B “Saw timber—Seven hundred mil- lion feet logs, of which about four hundred million feet is pine, and three hundred million feet, mixed logs. And of other forest products, within six miles each way from the railroad measured in cords three million cords, or two hundred thou- (Continued on last page). BELIEVES THAT IT IS NEEDED .