Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, June 1, 1915, Page 1

¥ VOLUME 18; NO. 131, FARMERS OF COUNTY BENEFITED BY HIGI!E;HOOL AGRICULTURAL COURSE Extension Work ‘of Bemidji Institu- tion, Under Bueford M. Gile- Ac- complishes ¥ h Good. — & REPORT TELLS o, . OURSE %y "OU e, Two Distinot Divisions Study - Soils and Animal Husbandry— Many Pupils Enrolled. Conditions and accomplishments of the agricultural department of the Bemidji high school are interestingly narrated in a report which has just been submitted to W. P. Dyer, super- intendent of schools, by Bueford M. Gile, agriculturist. Under the supervision of Mr. Gile, recognized as one of the state’s fore- most agriculturists, much progress has been made in this department during the past two years. In the report, which will be sent to the state high school inspector and later to the high school board, every de- partment of the agricultural course, including the extension work, is re- viewed. The report follows: Two Distinct Courses. Two years of high school agricui- ture have been given the past year. Agriculture (1) had an enrollment of twenty-two boys and girls and ve- cited one period per day on three days of the week and had laboratory work two periods each day for two days in the week. The work in this class was along the lines of soils and field crops. Under the heading of soils, emphasis was laid on the condition of the soil necessary to plant growth; the origin and the classification of soils; the value of the proper rotation of crops, the im- portance of legumes and the neces- sity of raising stock to properly maintain a permanent soil fertility and profitable agriculture; the prop- er management of sand, clay and marsh soils; and the necessity of properly tilling the soil. ) Simple laboratory exercises were given to make the pupils familiar with the different classes of soils and their characteristics. Under field crops, the best methods of growing and handling crops which are com- monly-grown in this part of the state were studied. Grain judging, corn judging and methods of testing each for germination were given as lah- oratory exercises. Grain and potato diseases and the proper treatment for each were studied and applied in a practical exercise. Field exercises in gathering seed corn and potatoes, conducting an ear to row test on corn and in planting potatoes were given. Judging is Studied. Agriculture (2) was a class in ani- mal husbandry and had an enroll- ment of twelve boys. The care, housing, feeding and judging of all classes of live stock were studied and exercises in judging and scoring dairy cattle, horses, sheep and swine were given. A special study of the hatching, brooding and feeding of chickens was made. Several of the class took home to raise some of the young chicks that they had help- ed to hatch in the incubator. Milk used in connection with the animal husbandry class, the Elzhth “Grade class and the normal course” class. Eggs from this flock are distributed in.the rural districts among the rural school children. An Important Factor. In the extension work the farm is becoming an important factor in the distribution of high grade corn, rye, ‘ato and bean seed. The princi- »>f crop rotation are demonstrat- & _4nd the fact that alfalfa and clov- er can be grown on jack pine soil is proved there. Trial plots on soy beans, cow peas, sweet clover and various small grains are being run this year. Quack grass control is being demonstrated. Fifty-one grad- ed school children have gardens on the farm this year. Owing to the fact that the residence lots in Be- midji are very narrow the home garden in most cases is impracticable. A regular class meeting is held twice per week. The ground is plowed and fertilized for the pupils, but the remainder of the work, such as planting and cultivation is all done by the pupil under supervision. It is not necessary to speak of the value of such summer work, or the pride of the pupil in being able to furnish the home with a succession of fresh vegetables. If there is anyone who does not believe in this work, we in- vite you to be at the school farm any Friday morning this summer and see for yourself. Incidentally you will see the most pleasing sight to be (Continued on last page.: T0 SELL 100,000 ACRES State Auditor Preus Will Offer Much State Land at June Sales—Bel- trami Sale Next Week. 320 ACRES LIMIT TO ONE PERSON On June 9 the next sale of state land will be conducted at the court house by Theodore Nelson, land sale manager of the state auditor’s office. There will be several other sales in various counties of the state during the month and about 100,000 acres of land will be offered. to the highest bidder. There are about 25,000 acras of state land now in Beltrami county. These sales will be conducted at the following dates and places: June 9, Bemidji, lands in Beltrami county; June 11, Walker, Cass county; June 14, International Falls, Koochiching county; June 16, Duluth, St. Louis count; une 18, Aitkin, Aitkin coun- ty; county; county. The laws require that at least 15 per cent of the purchase price be paid down. The remainder may run for 40 years at 4 per cent interest. Not more than 320 acres may be sold to one person. DOGS FAIL TO FIND TRAIL Andrew Johnson, sheriff, returned to Bemidji yesterday afternoon from Hamre where he had spent Sunday June 21, Grand Rapids, Itasca June 28, Roseau, Roseau and cream testing and the cream separator were studied, and the op- erations performed until the pupils were familiar with the process. Taught in Eighth Grade. During three months of the year a class in agriculture was conducted for a class of fifteen tak- ing the normal course. Practical work in the elements of agriculture with exercises suitable for the rural schools were given. Thirty rural teachers received instruction one hour per day for five weeks in the summer school held at Bemidjl last summer. Four persons each week were given over to the teaching of agriculture to the pupils of the Eighth Grade. The. total enrollment in Eighth Grade Agriculture was ninety. During the winter talks were given at vari- ous times to the pupils of the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Grades. The total number of those who received regular class room instruction during the past year is one hundred and seven- ty-nine. Assistance was also given in the preparation of high school rhetorical programs. The School Farm. The school owns and maintains a ten acre plot of land. To conduct the class work or the extension work, without this would be like giving a course in chemistry -without any chemicals. The orchard and small fruit plot is used for practical work in setting out trees and bush fruit and for demonstrations in the uses of sprays. The pupils are all given practical work in corn, grain and potato culture. Enough of the real operations are given the pupils to make them familiar with the method and will be remembered much long- er than the memory work. A.pict- ure will be attached showing the class in ‘field crops planting an acre of potatges. A choice flock of leg- borns is being developed which ‘is scouring the woods of this vicinity in ‘search of Mrs. Eline Ellingson, 76, who has been lost since late last Wednesday afternoon. The sheriff had the assistance of two blood- hounds but the dogs were unable to locate the trail of the woman, the scent having been lost by continual travel over the ground by searchers who have been working since Mrs. Ellingson’s disappearance. On March 10 of this year Jacob Anderson, son of the missing woman, petitioned to the probate court ask- ing that a guardian be appointed, her condition being such that she was no longer able to care for her- self. Judge M. A. Clark appointed Frank E. Magnuson, a son-in-law, as guardian. Mrs. Ellingson is the owner of a quarter section of land in Hamre. Every day since the disappearance of the woman searchers have hunted the woods and there is a growing be- lief that she might have left the TELL GERMANY Ilkl*iilllilli‘ll That the United Stetes insists that its national rights be respected: 4 n every instance. * - That its’ attitude townd submar- ing of unarmed merchant)craft, with- out previous visitation and. warning, is still one complete oppositiah. That the Lusitania,was unarmed when she sailed” from Nsw Yorl on her last voyage. & . That the Lnslunln clrrled no war ammunitions in violation = of the American navigation laws.’ That no Canadian troops have been permitted to the United States since the original -declaration of war. That the loss of 113 . American lives on the Lusitania was not justi- fied by “self defense.” o That the United States is amazed to learn that the attacks on the Cushing and Gulfiight were sanc- tioned by the German government and that it is unable to understand how their nationality could - have| been mistaken. That this government cannot ac- cept shifting of responsibility for the’ speedy sinking of the Lusitania to the Cunard officials, -because if in- ternational law had been followed, time would have been allowed to get all boats overside and filled. COMMERCIAL CLUB MEETS Important Session to Be -Held This Evening and Officers Urge That There Be a Large Attendance, TO PLAN FOR LEGISLATORS There will be a regular meeting of the Commercial club this evening and it is urged by officers of the or- ganization that there be a large at- tendance. Harry H. Mayer, secretary of the club, announced this morring that one of the most important proposi- tions to be brought up for discussion will be that of entertainment for those who are to visit Bemidji at the time of the legislative excursion which is to reach this ¢ity June 17. A boat trip around the lake and to the dam; inspection of the new Birch- mont Beach summer hote:. where dinner will be served; an automobile fouf during which the beautitul sité of the normal school .wiil.be visited, are some of the tentative plans which are being spoken of. It is also likely that some action will be taken at the meeting tonight whereby the farmers’ clubs of this vicinity will be asked to hold their giant picnic on June 17, instead of the day before as planned. This would give the governor, . Auditor Preus, state officials and legislators an opportunity to greet the farmers of Beltrami county. DE PALMA BREAKS RECORD Winner in 500-Mile Auto Race at Indianapolis Yesterday. Indianapolis, Ind., June 1.—Ralph De Palma won the fifth annual 500- mile International Sweepstakes on the Indianapolis motor speedway in the remarkable time.of 56 hours 33 minutes and 56 1-2 seconds yester- day. The victor traveled an average speed of 89.84 miles an hour, and broke the record for the race estab- lished in 1914 by Rene Thomas who finished in 6 hours 3 minutes. The speedway officials said today the rec- ord would probably stand for years. Dario Resta, second, tested every mile with the winner, and the battle of these pilots was the feature of the contest. Resta finished only 4 min- utes after winner crossed the tape. Gil Anderson was third. Of 23 starters, 11 finished, ten receiving prize money. Fifty thousand dollars will be divided, De Palma’s share be- ing $20,000. The race was the first held here in which -none were ia- jured. The winner made two stops for tires and fuel. They finished as follows: Ralph De Palma, Dario Resta, Gil Anderson, Earl Cooper, Tom O’Donnell, Bob Burman, Howard ‘Wileox, Tom Alley; Hughie Hughes (driving for Billy Carlson) and-No=l VanRaalte. country. Trv a want ad. Need any nelp? THE CUB SCOO REPORTER TT5 JUNE 147 - T WONDER. \F \TS T00 COLD YET TO Born—To Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Dea, of Lake Boulevard, Monday, :ia' daughter. 3 ‘Dry-16; Wet 1. Or-sixteen: to county: option_ eles which passed at {he iast uunm the legislature, of | The-one_lone county to defeat coun- ty_.option is Jackson, in. which an election was held: yasterday. ‘The]op- {onfsts: this afternoon: conceded that, the *‘wets” had. mngrd a victory 266. Douglag more precincts to h “Qiys” 10 ‘thedesd is a safe estimat maining. majoritiest jority will be-350. F1t that this county w;alfl ance a majority.of turned out in stro; “‘wet"" forces. e The city of Ale) been wet for the pi terday went dry by teen votes, while thé vill field and Carlos wen tour precincts” to” ear from will ance over-300. . sult of the- electi ANDYTULLY A CIDENTLY when the re- care in the ma- ‘was -thought give temper- “least 500, but in"the German townships the voters mbers for the fam. which has ‘few. years, yes- ?nujurn'y of thir- dry, bringing the total for temper- Filmore county went dry by a Iarge major Thitty 'ull@ml puated as a re- by be SHOT; CONDITION SERIOUS Andy Tully, wound in his right aide, The shooting took place-at 11:15 this morning near the old traps and - a short~distance bridge. from ‘the 6, is in a critical condition at St. Anthe ny’'s huipitll this atterrioon as & rehult of a bullet Tully, who is a laborer and a stranger in. Be- midji, claims that he:was shet by Nymore Following the shooting--Miller de- ver, entered the abdomen, taking downward -course. - It did not through the body. Tully’s chances for slight. manner it exploded. came to Bemidji from Hibbing ai says that his home i in Janesvil Wis. FOSSTON DEFEATS BEMIDII 13 to 11 Victory. with Bemidji by winning a 13 to victory.. It was announced at the hospital this afternoon that reeovery are According to Tully, Miller was ex- amining the weapon when in some They did not know the revolver was loaded: Tully Polk County Nine Evens Series by In an interesting game of bqah-li played at the Fair grounds yesterday afternoon Fosston evéned the series Charles Pail pitched good ball for Bemidji, loss of the game- be- serted his injured companion and the police are-now searching for him. Tully, although suffering: great pain walked to the office of Dr. Rowland Gilmore where a quick examination revealed the seriousness of the wound and he was rushed to:the hospital. ‘The bullet, from a 32-calibre revol- a 8o nd le, 1 ing due to errors. Charles Roy al- lowed but six hits. The lineup fol- lows: Fosston H Bemidji Tagland . 0 .. Cords ..C. Paul Berrigan ... Bell Pederson ... Tanner, Stadsvold = Hnwe Smith ... . Branden| ‘Whaley . . Bailey Hesthness : +. Ripple arranged by Manager. Dailey. Several other. contests are. being i desired by the United- of that nation. Thursday or Fyiday. ately,.cabled .abroad trouble. morrow. Viewpoint is features. practice. pelins this morning. great fires. aged. oners of war. Axel, playing exploded. | injured. i he recsived treatment. The president that the Mexican situation remains unchgnged and that the note sent there, will .be -given to papers- —Mexican Note to ‘Papers Tomorrow Afternoon. States would also Same. 40,000 TURKS KILLED (United Pross) Catro, Egypt, June 1.—Official dis- patches state that the Turkish losses in killed and wounded up until two weeks ago were 40,000, this informa- tion being obtained from Turkish officers who have been taken as pris- BOY LOSES THREE FINGERS WHEN DYNAMITE CAP EXPLODES Washington, June 1.—Germany is ready to make several concessions as ccord- ing'to a rumor which says that Am- 'bassador Von Bernstorff has received a message telling him to explain to the state department that Germany's evasive answer .was necessary to pre- vent antagonizing the military party President Wilson has asked that 'the reply to the German note be with- held and expresses the hope that it will be answered speedily, at least by He. said that conjectuyes concerning note immedi- cause said Legal officers of the United States government, say the American point of view in the legal questions in- velved has never been disputed in the past by Germany or any other nation of the world in any of the essential Analyzing the Germany reply, it ‘was pointed out that the German ac- ceptance ‘of responsibility for attacks on ‘the American ships Gulflight and the Cushing, with expressions. of re- gret and offers of reparation, could not-aid materially. in clearing up the situation, since it was declared in the Amerfean note such promises do not remove a dangerous practice. This view, it is held, is proved by the at- tack on‘the Nebraskan and the ab- sence of any assurance that Ameri- cans on unarmed merchant ships of any flag in the future will be trans- ferred to a place-of safety before such a ship is destroyed as a prize of war. Continued attacks on American 1= 'veRsels-oven: though: -hestile - intent{® “{may: be’ disavowed ' in- each-'case; régarded by American officials constituting in total effect a hostile GERMAN ZEPPELINS RAID EAST LONDON; SKILLED; FIRES STARTED (United Press) London, June 1.—East London was raided and bombed by German Zep- An official an- nouncement states that four persons were killed, one badly injured and others receiving minor injuries. The British admiralty this afternoon said that the raiders threw thirty bombs, most incendiary, which started three The fortified works of the public building were not dam- the eight-year-old son Soren Soremson of Movil Lake, was painfully injured yesterday when a dynamite cap with which he wae® The thumb and two fingers of his left hand - were blown off and another finger badly The lip of another boy was eut, but not seriously.” The Soren-|won for bravery during the Russo- son hoy was rushed to Bemidji where Japanese war, left this morning for Ploneer want ads ‘bring results, me»:m%nm HIGH TRIBUTE PAID e o e 10 OLD SOLDIERS Day to Pay Assessments. Many taxpayers visited the office of Earl Gell, county treasurer, yes-|Veterans Honored During Ceremonies terday to take advantage of the last terda foti m day. for the payment of the 1914 of Yos 'y—Pnt.flnhlm realty tax. In addition to the large ~Bemidji Residents. number who paid their taxes in per- _— % son the treasurer received many PETERSO] i checks by mail. Yesterdsy was a|NO REASON FOR WAR-- ik ) holiday but the treasurer’s office was ] open the entire day in order that tax- Dreadf: Byor » payers might be benefited. Begin- ul Struggle How in m ning today a 10 per cent penalty will| Abroad Makes Solemn Occasion be added to all realty taxes which Doub] Bignjnolnt. have become delinquent. Iy 5 COUNCILNOTTO MEET HERE Failure of Congress to Appropriate Money for Chippewa Conference Responsible, Says Chief Morrison Impressive and appropriate were the ceremonies conducted in Bemidji in observance of Memorial day yes- terday, especially prominent being the presence in the parade of the old soldiers, visualizing the spirit of American loyalty, at a time, and on a day, when the tho of th¢ en- tire country as ne fore i di- rected toward the necessity for true patriotism while our nation is.in- volvéd in international controversy. The day was beautiful, and appeared particularly provided in order that the ceremonies might be carried out as planned. Peterson Patriotic. At the afternoon ceremony held in the City hall, James A. Peterson was HOLD SESSION AT WHITE EARTH Although Bemidji had been lected as being the proper place to hold ‘the annual meeting of the gen- eral Chippewa council, White Earth will be the scene of the conference, announces John Morrison of Red Lake, chief. Chief Morrison 8ays'the principal speaker. He was in- that the failure of the last congres |troduced by W. P. Dyer, superintend- to appropriate money for the council [ent of schools, who presided d\lrh\g necessitated the change. Officers!the program. asked for an appropriation of $4,000| Mr. Peterson was patriotic in ms to finance the council during the utterances and he paid high tribute - year, the expenses of delegates to B2-|to the veterans who fought so brave- midji and the legislative committee |y during the Civil war. He discuss- to Washington to be paid from the ed the conditions which now con- = fund. front the United States and spoke of 1 Because the largest delegation to the extremely serious controversy. the council would come from White' which is in progress between this Earth it"was decided that the con-!country and Germany. The speaker = vention should be held there. The laid emphasis on the fact that “there 3 meeting will be held June 12, says i{is no reason at this time why -the a motice which has been sent out by United States should be dragged in- ] Chief Morrison. Reports Will be to the conflict which is tearing the : read and matters pertaining to the|great nations of Europe into shreds:.” welfare of the tribe in Minnesota will |He expressed the hope that this be discussed at the session. country would remain at peace and ‘“The basis of representation to the |said that he placed great confidence 5 councils of this organization shall be |in the ability of President Wilson to one delegate for each one hundred handle the situation in a manner members or the major fraction there- | satisfactory to all. Mr. Peterson's of, of the White Earth and Red Lake |speech was masterful and impressive, 5] Reservations axu} reservations ceded | many veterans waiting till after the : under the provisions of the act of | close of the program that they might - pongress of Jan.'14, 1889,” says the | thank him for coming here to nddrm “Such delegates shall be elect- | them, . £ ‘the. first” Tuesday. in Jung of vear, by the-local‘conncils “of said resérvations and ceded reserva- se- 3 il to- 8 as Charles Serutchin, Bemidji's‘éolor=+ tions. ed attorney, whose father was-a . - @ lave, delivered a - short spseeh, y 3 'All chiefs of bank -officio | ¥ S0u Sk DONARATE OF ONSD “‘Slavery” being his subject. His ad- delegates to the meetings of the gen- eral council in addition to the regu- larly elected delegates. “In ‘the absence of local organiza- tions or councils, it is suggested that the executive committeemen for the genéral council for the reservations call a council for;_lhe' purpose of electing; delegates for this:meeting.” dress was interesting and those who were fortuhate enough to hear him felt a new thrill of patriotism. When Rev. S. E. P. White, pastor of the Presbyterian church, opened the program, giving the invocation, the hall was crowded to its utmost capacity and several hundred patri- otic citizens were unable to gain en- trance. Lincoln’s Gettysburg Ad- dress was read by Supt. W. B. Stew-" art. The choir, comprising Misses = Beth Evans, Beatrice and Vera = Backus and Carl Jacobson and W. Z. - Robinson, sang several selections, the % program closing with, the singing of of “America.”” The exercises, “Sa- lute to the Flag” and “Flag Song” by the second grade children of the Bemidji schools and the songs, “Flag of the Flag” and “Hurrah for the Flag,” by fourth grade girls were ex- cellent. . Drills Were Feature. A splendid gun driil was given by the boys of the second grade of the Bemidji schools and children of the Nymore schools gave several drills which were excellently executed. Following the parade and exercises at the cemetery; during which the graves of veterans were decorated, a dinner was served in honor of the veterans and their wives at the Mark- ham Hotel. Following the dinner short impromptu talks were given by James A. Peterson, Mrs. M. E. Knap- pen of Tenstrike, W. P. Dyer and F. A. Wilson. Miss Margaret Newton sang several solos which were much enjoyed and appreciated. Miss Aune Johnson was the accompanist. The following veterans were pres- ent -at the dinner: = Benjamin Carter, J. M. Phillippi, H. G. Foster, V. M. Taylor, C. 8. Far- ris, J. W. Heath, A. Howe, A. J. . Booth, D. B. Smith, L. B. Larson, . Nels Thurlson, George Cheney, Thos, : CATCH BIG STRING OF BASS Minneapolis Party Successful at Long Lake—Find Ginseng Root. ‘With the bass fishing season on in full swing, -each succeeding day brings with it new tales from the clever angler, C. R. Rank, of Min-| neapolis, capping the climax by re- porting a catch of 98 big black bass caught in Long Lake where he owns a fast-growing summer resort. Most of these stories when brought-into the city are taken with a little grain of “salt,” but upon investigating this one it was learned that Mr. Rank and his party of Twin City business and professional men were able to produce the ‘“goods.” They . fished,| about two hours Saturday and Sun- day. Comprising the party were Dr. H. B. Clark of St. Paul, Dr. E. V. Marsh, 0. J. Winn and J. C. Vold of Minneapolis. What Mr. Rank con- siders a more important discovery on his Long Lake properties than black bass is the finding of ginseng root, which was reported by some of the party as being found near the shores of Long Lake. H Hero in Japanese: War. Four Russians, one wearing the silver cross and two other medals, Chicago where they -expect to re- ceive orders to go to Petrograd for P. Gerrigan, L. J. Freeman, Peter service In the army of the C%r | ressenden, William Wallace, Com- - mander William Schroeder, C. O. Glidden, G. P. Irish, Dr. J. Wilkes, sr., George Smith, 8. B. MacCollogh, J. R. McMahon and T. A. Crogs. The following-were invited guests: ‘William McCuaig, marshal of the:. day; Sherm Bailey, R. B. Miller and John Moberg, arrangement commit- tee; W. P. Dyer, who presided; W. ~, B. Stewart, F. A. Wilson and H. M. Stanton. ER-HUM-M-) TH-TH-THERES S-SNAkes aN' - | | - The funeral of Mrs. ‘'Knute Hau- gen, who died yesterday morning, will be held from the residence, Park" avenue and Eleventh street, Thurs-- day afternoon at 1 o‘clo_ei. ‘ Attorney Thayer C. Bailey returned - to Bemidji this morning from Chi-: cago where: he has spent ‘the: past : 4 week on tmt)guionll business. 2