Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, September 27, 1919, Page 1

L SR R A Al oo 2ok 8 R e o Bl MEMBER UNITED | Press. Today's world’s news; taday. STUMPAGESALE | ONSTATELAND o Sale Authorized by ;Spte Board of Timber Commis- sion After Examination ‘PURCHASERS TO PAY DOWN 25 PER CENT|| “Tie, Post and Pole Timber Will|! . Be Sold; Cedar Posts ': . Are Regulated - 3. A. O. Preus, state auditor, ‘Has issued-notice of the sale by the state of Minnesota, of stumpage on:stite linds on Wednesday, October 18, the _sale to be held at the state capifol. In- connection with the sale, Mr. Preus says: - Notice is hereby given that T-will offer for sale at public auction .in ‘the senate, chamber, state capitol,:8 Pau}, Ramsey county, Minnesots, Wedneaday, October 15, 1919, -o'clock in-the afternoon, certal .:ber-belonging. to the state of . :potay ms authorized by auction . -state ‘hoard .of - timbér commiss gect that such’ tim- ing ‘of ‘being. injured and ‘a sale. thereof .is necessayy protect the state fram loss.. . - This-sale is to be held: pursuant ons of Chapter 204 of -t Minmesstn for : Y 8 of ~Genersl “Laws of *1909-and ~ack: “amendatory thereéto. .. - :: s1 Timbet ' estimated and™'ap] per M feet will be offered and. sold appraised:per. cord will be offered: and s0ld per-cord, all ‘cords 'to”be single «cords; timber °estimated. and” ap- praised as tie, pole or post timber -will 'be offered and sold per tie, or per pole, or ‘per post, and the sale :will be made -to the party bidding the ‘highest price for all of the several kinds of - timber advertised on the Jands in the different sections. None of the timbeér can be sold for less than the appraised prices, and any ®idding over and above the appraised prices 'shall be by percentage, the per cent bid to be ‘added to the ap- praised price of each of the different kinds of timber advertised on the land. No bid will be accepted of less ‘than five per cent. ~ Must Make Deposit. Purchasers of timber at this sale ‘must pay down in cash at the time of sale 25 per cent of the value of the timber purchased, based on the estimated quantity and the appraised; price of same.. Permits to cut and; Temove the timber from the land will be issued to the purchasers. for timber listed under schedule “A” will expire June 1, 1920. Permits for timber listed under schedule “B” will expire June 1, 1921, and the tim- ber must be cut and removed within that time unless the state board.of timber commissioners by unanimous vote agree to extend the permit be- yond the time stated. No permit shall be extended except for good and sufficient reasons. Only one extension of one year , -may be granted upon permits for -timber listed under schedule “A,” and not more than two extensions, of one (1) year each, may be granted mpon:permits for timber listed under schedule “B.” A condition of any extension shall be that the purchaser shall -be liable ‘to the state for interest on the en- . tire unpaid purchase price at the rate .of eight (8) per cent per annum, dur- .ing the whole time of such extension and the destruction of the timber by any cause whatsoever during the period of such extension shall not re- lieve the purchaser for the payment of same, and the said purchaser shall be liable to the state for the whole -thereof. When an extension is grant- ed any timber cut shall be marked ‘the same as provided for in the orig- _inal permit, except, that the year -of soperation as specified in the original permit shall be changed to the year of operation under the extension. Rules for Ties. All tamarack timber which is the ‘judgment of state appraiser is suit- able for ties shall be cut into ties to a point where the tree is eight inches in diameter. All tamarack timber is to be utilized to six inches in diam- eter. Where cedar ties are cut the same shall be cut to eight inch diameter at the small end. Where cedar posts are listed, the price specified shall be for a seven (Continued on Page Five.) ! PRESS The Pioneer is a member of.the United ?| here permanently. ", Permits| ! | Row " gallant - NEW PAsron INSTALLED AT EVANGELICAL CHURCH | “WITH CEREMONY SUNDAY Rev. J. H. Bunge of Brainerd Will Conduct Rites for Rev. W. F. Kamphenkel — The installation of Rev. William F. Kamphenkel, and the celebration of mission festival, notes a special day at the Evangelical church of Bemidji on Sunday. . “Phstilgmpw the church has not had a pastor who worked here permanent- ly. Pastors from various neighbor- ing citites had been assisting, but now the church has been fortunate in- securing a.man whe will work I8 Rov. Kamphenkel is a 1916 grad- {{aYe from Elmhurst college, near Chi- 2ago, 111, and ‘21919 graduate from Bden . Theological seminary at St. Louis, Mo. During his work in St. Louis he alao.}ttended the Washing- ton university. ; " Rev. J. H. Bunge of Brainerd, Minn., a former colleague of Rev. Kamphenkel, will install the new pas- tor in connection with the morning gervice at the regular time, 11 a. m. Rev. Kamphenkel will speak in the German language. The other important feature for Sunday will be the celebration of mis- sion festival, which will be held for the benefit of Home Mission Work of the Evangelical Synod of North America. Rev. J. H. Bunge will speak on “Home Mission Work,” in the after- noon service at 3 o’clock. Rev. Kamphenkel has been as- signed to his first charge at Bemidji. He is well pleased with Bemidji and expresses his thanks for his hearty welcome among members of ‘his church as well as the entire commun- ity. He appreciates the spirit of co- operation of the members shown thus far. In the short time he has been ‘here he has accomplished much. In addition to the church services Sunday, the Sunday school will meet at 10 a. m., and the Evangelical| League will meet at 7:00 p. m. Rev. KamphenKel expects to begin catechetical instruction next week. Cordial invitation is extended to all to the services Sunday. J. H. MEMBERS ELECT At a meeting of the Beltrami county Jefferson Highway members at the rooms of the Bemidji associa- tion, this forenoon at 11 o’cleck, offi- cers were elected as follows: Chairman—TF. S. Lycan. ? Vice chairman—H:.~L. Huffman. Secretary—H. M. Stanton. Treasurer—J. L. George. Lycan, Huffman and George were named delegates to the state conven- tion to be held at Little Falls, October 9. E. N. Claypool, publicity manager for the Jefferson Highway, attended the meeting. SENATE TO PROBE SUGAR. (By United Press.) Washington, Sept. 27.—The senate today adopted without debate a reso- lution by Senator New for an in- vestigation of the sugar situation. GERMANS WARNED TO LEAVE BALTIC PROVINCES (By United Press.) Paris, Sept. 27.—The supreme council of the peace conference to- day directed Marshal Foch to notify Germany that their food supply would be cut off unless they immed-| n row of crosses in the American cemetery in Relleau ¢ were lald down so that the world might be a safe place in 1KING.-ONCE RESIDENT Wood, nea Heaviest Tax By State foBe Called In 15 y United Press.) St. Pagl, Sept. 27.—Minnesota tax; payers wil be called upon next year to pay $be heaviest state tax levy in: the histary of the-state.. State Avudit-i or Preus announced today "that the state levy for 1919 to-be. gollected: next- year is eight ‘and.-one-tenth mills. This will provide $14,176,- 485, s Hipeeh The totdl’amount to ha.raised ngx,vt. zaxions axpe! o 940,495, to be raised by taxes. will be paid into the state treasury: through various sources, grosé earnings, license fees;. inherit- lance taxes and similar fees. - - The tax levy of 8.1 mills has never before been reached. The mearest ap- preach was the levy of six mills in 1865, just after the Civil war. In 1917 the tax levy was 5.8 mille. The state auditor today notified all county auditors certifying to the rate of taxation. GREAT BRITAIN TIED UP WITH RAIL STRIKE London, Sept. 27.—Great Britain today was involved in the most ex- tensive strike system in the country’s history. Stoppage of the railroad systems at midnight opened the first battle between government and or- ganized labor directly. Both sides were highly organized and preparing for a finish fight. More than half a million men are affected by the walkout and the en- tire country’s transportation system is to prepare against starvation. CLEARWATER C0. CROPS Chatedu Thierry, mute ev which to dwell, % " OF - MINNESOTA. WILL ‘Albert” of the 1 'l'nm;ed'-',Minnelpolis Stroets Selling Insurance Minuneapolis, Sept. 27.—Once an 'insurance salesman in Minneapolis, & young man named Albert will return 88, the guest of the city October 12, accompanfed’ by an European: queen and a giard of American army- offi- cers. He s Albert, king of the Bel- #ians. - The youth who once tramped Minneapolis streets selling insurance gofnes hinck as the most popular king the world today, dnd the first mon- icollet avenue. telegram quist and Mayor L.-S. Hedgson of 8t. Paul .in arranging a reception for the king. 5% 3 ng Albert has asked Minneapalis not to welcome him with pomp and ceréemony. He wishes to see the city’s flour mills and view the scenes with which he was familiar as a youth. The train carrying Queen lizabeth and King Albert will reach St. Paul at 8:30 a. m., October 12, and the royal party will leave St. Paul for Minneapolis at 6 p. m. The king has #sked) that arrangements be made to sttend low mass while in St. Paul. Learned Railroading. Albert, then a prince, visited the Twin Cities years ago and first en- tered the employ of the ureat North- ern Railway company to learn Amerl- can railroad methods. Recollections of the time spent here led him to ask the state department to include Min- nesota in the itinerary of his tour of the United States. COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT VISITS OUTLYING SCHOOLS * SHOW SPLENDIDLY (Special to Pioneer.) Bagley, Minn., Sept. 27.—Reports from this vicinity indicate that the potato crop is running from 176 to 400 bushels to the acre. ‘When sold at $2 per bushel will bring in some good cash for the winter months to the farmers. Clover seed yields here are also showl_ng wonderful crops. Reports from 43 acres on the Boalt & Kaiser farm® show more than $8,000 worth of clover seed hulled. Other farms have even better records to report ONLY THREE MILITARY BALLOONS START RACE (By United Press.) St. Louis, Mo., Sept. 27.— The Naury balloon, piloted by Lieut. W. R. Reed, with Ensign J. H. Stevens County Superintendent J. C. Mec- Ghee is visiting schools in the un- organized territory for the next two weeks. He wil: talk on school mat- ters at Hiwood this evening, then go south to Beaver Dam and east through Bankton. Following the North Branch, he will reach the rail- road at Pitt or Graceton at the end of ten days. Settlements in this territory are in groups several miles apart and with tew children in each neighborhood, but school is provided for seven- month terms by the county board of education of which William Lennon is chairman, Earl Geil, treasurer, and J. C. McGhee, clerk. HOOVER TO ACCOUNT FOR BIG APPROPRIATION (By United Press.) as aide, landed at Menominee, Mich., last night according to report here. Only three of the six balloons started | «pjanned to prepare a report show-! San Francisco, Sept. 27.—Herbert Hoover today declared that he \dence of the. Belgians | ! :ately evacuated the Baltic provinces. | last night in the first army and navy ing exact detail of the expenditures betoon distance race were reached.|,ryne $100,000,000 appropriated for nother landed on a handbar in the| ojjor purposes and to hand over to M:“’”"’m at Dubuque, lowa, twelve| ¢y, ynited States treasury between miles from the starting point. Out-|gg5000,000 and $90,000,000 of this ‘]”"‘ed';“’ ?fi;”“’fpi l“""hl‘;r balloon | o¢“this gum, in obligation to foreign anded within twelve miles of the s starting point. Two baloons are un- Eg:::rfln;e;n;:. n:z’!;:;:;_; jili-fan a: reported., One landed at Pittsfield,| " «pose of the congress members Wis. thought the money was gone for ever,” said Hoover (PATTI. WORLD FAMED WORLD SINGER. DIES (By United Press.) London, Sept. 27.—Adelina Patti, tha world famous opera singer, died today at Graigy Nos castle, Bacon- ls-,hire, Wales. BENEFITS FARMERS. W. L. Brooks says about The Pioneer's market report: “It should be a wonderful help to all. The idea appears to be a good ome and I know that the -farmers will appreciate it. It will help to make them all readers of the Daily Pioneer.” _— e - — jahe Weather—Hotel Markham: .Fnir: brisk winds, which will diminish. EVERY TR s ENDANT IN CRIMINAL COURT: COUNTY RECORD SET of Baudette, tried in the criminal court before Judge Stantor, the de- fendant being charged with keeping a place where liquor was kept for sale, the jury returned a verdict at 9 o'clock this morning of “guilty,” after, a night’s deliberation. ~“And with the decision of the jury, County Attorney Graham M. Tor- rance batted 1,000 in the criminal calender of the fall term of the dis- trict court, alone in every case of the heavy criminal docket, which set a remarkable record in court annals of Beltrami county. et In all, twenty offenders of the laws for gambling and keeping In the case of Elmer E. Vloorhnd‘ ing booze were by trial convicted or leaded guilty to the accusations against them, while only one failed to appear, Marie Thompson, (Dutch, over the term, she being confined in the hospital as the result of an operation. ) Bemidii Largely Represented. Bemidji was largely represented in the grist of .gambling and {illegal liquor. selling, State’s Attorney Tor- rance strongly intimating that large sums of money had been used for in- fluential purposes with state witness- es and one of the results is that Frank Storey and John Musolf, “un- der cover men” from Duluth, were ordered detained in the county jail’ by -Judge Stanton, for -alleged: per- | jureq testimony given on the'stand-in open court. It [s asserted they: were representing. the state in gathering Mary) whose case’ was continued , .such -as | ing secretary of state, asking him t0|the evidence for the state and denied co-operate with Gov. J. A. A. Burn: when' on the stand everything they had stated before, it being also as- serted that undue influence had been. used in the lavish use of money from certain interested sources. Judee Detains Two. “**~ The county attorney riddled every: {*twisted” statement and plainly ex- posed the diabolical plots one after the other, until the outraged judge {ssued his order detaining two of the government witnesses in jail. These Plead Guilty. The following from Bemidji' en- tered pleas of gulilty: ¥Frank Gagnon, keeping a place where liquor was kept for sale. Charles Sears, same offense, being the old Stockholm place. Mrs. Charles Sears, same offense and at Stockholm place. Plases for the sale of liquor and aell—} Frank North, gelling liquor. Clarence Lavalley, selling liquor. John Dewey, selling liquor. John Slow, keeping a gambling outfit. James Kelley, keeping a gambling outfit, Iver Wold, keeping a gambling outfit. Thomas Bpwe, keeping a gambling device. D Peter-Billadeau, selling liquor. William McDermid, keeping a place where liguor was kept for sale. — m Baudette, The tgmow ng_two‘(rom Baudette also- pleaded “guilty:"” John Kyler, keeping place where liquor was kept for sale. Peter Anderson, keeping place where liquor was kept for sale. Case of state va Marie Thompson (Dutch Mary) was continued over the term, she being confined in the hospital as result of a recent opera- tion, ™~ g . —._ Juries Find These Guilty. Juries on cases where the defend- ant was on trial found the following verdicta of “guilty”:: ‘. ‘= ‘State vs. Frank Dewey-—Charged with keeping “A ‘' plaee: whére liquor was kept for'sale in*Bamidji. State vs John Slow=:Charged with selling intoxicating “1Fquor 'at the Park Hotel ‘bujlding i *Bemidji. State vs James® KelJdy:-Chiarged with selllng intoxicatiig liqor in samé bullding, Kelléy and Stow; as paFtnovh conarptedi'n + noft” drink place and a gambling house in the premises known a¥-thé Park hotel, Bemidji. State vs. William Young--Charged with keeping a place. where ljquor was kept for, sale, in the Baudette hotel, at Baudette, Minn. State vs. Joseph Thiebault— Charged with keeping a place where liquor was kept for sale in Baudette, State vs. Elmer E. Moorhead— Charged with keeping a place where liguor was kept for sale at Baudette. Jury out all night, brought ver- dict at 9 o’clock this morning. Other Defendants Guilty. Cases where defendants found guilty on trial: State vs. Charles Gentile, charged with assault in second degree. Gen- tile was convicted of stabbing and cutting another at the Nicollet hotel on July Fourth. State vs. Wm. Deuter, charged with shooting cattle. were WILSON RESTS EASILY DURING ENTIRE NIGHT EN ROUTE TO CAPETAL Guards Watch Train to Kesp | Crowds Away; Arrives Home Tomorrow ’ By Hugh Bailee. (Aboard Presidential Train.) Terre Haute, Ind., Sept. 27.— President Wilson rested easily last night, it was understood as the train stopped here early today. Dr. Gary T, Grayson, the president’s personal physician had not emerged from the president’s private car, however, and no official statement was forthcom- ing. The train arrived here at 8:36 a. m., having been stopped at an hour in St. Louls before daybreak to change engines and crew. E g Special guards were thrown out to protect the train and keep the crowds from disturbing the president as he slept. Lights in his compartment were out shortly before midnight and it was presumed that he was sleep- ing then. Along the route through Kansas, Migsouri and Illinois, crowds disre- garded the official wishes and insist- ed on seeing or hearing the presi- dent. The special will arrive in Wash- ington early tomorrow. BIG LOAN. GERMAN NEED. Berlin, Sept. 26. — The only way Germany can hope to recover her economic position is through a large loan arranged by an international conference and supported by the United States, the Tageblatt reports Mathias Erzberger, the minister: of finance, as declaring in the national assembly during a discussion of taxa- ‘tkm revision. The independent so- cialists, it is gdded, strongly support- . ed the proposition. |COCHRAN AND GETCHELL SECURE CONTRACT FOR HUGE TIMBER CUTTING Will Do Work for Neills Lum~ ber Company, Cass Lake; Start Operations: Now G.'W. Cochran and E. R. Getchell have taken a big logging contract of 10,v00,000 feet from the J. Neills Lumber Co., of Cass Lake. The tim- ber is located on the M. & I. near Margle. They intend to start operations at once and will cut six millions this winter, the balance next. Logs are to be loaded on M. & I cars to Bemidji and from Bemidji to Cass Lake on the Soo. STRIKE OF 40.000 IS CALLED IN BETHLEHEM Bulletin. . Pittsburg, Pa., Sept. 27.—The strike of 40.000 employers of the Bethlehem Steel company was called today by the Steel Workers National committee, effective Monday. STRIKE IN SIGHT. By Fred S. Ferguson. (United Press Correspondent.) Pittsburg, Pa., Sept. 27.—Pros— pects were today that the National Steel Workers committee would call a strike in the plants of the Beth- lehem Steel Co., with Chairman John Fitzpatrick back from Washington where he testified before the senate committee. The national steei union commit— tee met to consider action of the Bethlehem officials in refusing a con- ference. | 5.4