Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, June 18, 1913, Page 1

—- VoL, XXIII. No. 50 EDITOR'S OUTING HEAP ENJOYMENT Fifth Annual Vacation of Northern Minnesota Editorial Association at Bemidji. BiG BUNCH” HAVE A BIG TIME 1 Citizens of Bermidja Join in Plan- | ning Program for Three Days’ Pleasure and Carry it Out in Royal Style. About sixty-five editors and their wives of the Northern Minnesota Editorial association met at Bem- idji last Friday and a three days | outing was spent under the auspi- ces of the commercial club of that enterprising city. No better time Was ever had by a bunch of pic- nicers. The people of Bemidji left mo partof genuine and well planned hospitality out of commis- | sion in their arrangements for the | editors’ entertainment. It was a continuous succession of pleasure- able events from start to finish, and even the weather man surpass- ed his ordinary efforts in supplying a quality of climatic conditions that old mother nature could not well improve upon. With the edi- tors Bemidji has established a reputation that will last long and be of big benefit to the city. The free and natural hospitality of her citizens made a lasting impression upon their guests that will serve as an o~--! of inealeulable value in the years to come. The editors were shown the city and the boulivard around lake} Bemidji in automobile drives, had a boat ride down the Mississippi; | they were treated to shows and | were the guests of the Commercial} club at a delighftul smoker; they were autoed over the surrounding | country where fine farmsteads were to beseen onevery hand;they were taken by special train to Red Lake, the largest body of water wholly wihtin any state in the Union, the Red Lake Indian agency and Indian schools. It was three days 4-32 {cent or where the government maintains | 214 Club, the ladies of Bemidji and the citi- zens generally for their royal enter- tainment and magnificent hospitality during our stay; we congratulate the City of Bemidji upon its progressive policy of devolopment of the numerous enterprises, its public thoroughfares and beautiful lakeshore drives and upon its general high moral tone and excel- lent sanitary condition. ‘We extend our thanks to the Bemidji Commercial Club for the use of its beautiful home for business. meetings and to those who have in any measure contributed to the program, to Hon. C. W. Stanton, Bemidji Pioneer, Bemidji Sentinel, the Automobile club and the proprietors of the hostelries, and last but not least ,our President, E. C. Kiley and Secretary E. G. Ruthledge, in pro- moting and carrying out this annual out. ing. Whereas, the state legislature has au- thorized the appointment of a commis- sion to select a suitable location for a sixth normal school, somewhere in Northern Minnesota, Be It Resolved, That we heartily en- dorse and urge the location of its nor- mal school on the beautiful site offered by the citizens of Bemidji, whose cen- tral location, splendid railroad facilities natural surroundings and rapidly devel. | oping territory and the enterprise of ist | citizens, which appeal to us as conclus. ive reasons for our choice. We commend and heartily endorse the action of the Legislature at its last reg- ular session in providing for submit- ting to a vote of the people an amend- ment to the State Constitution providing for a revolving fund of $250,000 to be used in reclaiming and developing for agricultural purposes the State lands of which the State of Minnesota holds about three million acres. We believe his vote in favor of this proposed amendment. It will not increase his taxes one cent. The money will be ap- propriated out of the general school fund of the State. The actual cost of ims provement will be added to the price of the land and paid by the purchaser to the State Treasurer to be again used for a similar purpose as a revolving fund un til all of the State lands have been im- proved or disposed of by the State. Every cent of this money will ultimately find its way back into the school fund after it has enhanced the value of these lands many times the cost of the im- provement, and has resulted in their .be- ing placed on the tax rolls; and many settlers will be added to the population of the State, who will further develop these lands and make of them comfort- able homes. Resolved, That the Northern Minne- ‘s6ta~ Editorial Association” endorse the following act known as the Steenerson Bill: AN ACT To Reclaim Certain Swamp Lands on the Ceded Red Lake Indian Reserva. uon in Minnesota. Be it Enacted by the Senate and | House of Representatives of the United States in Congress Assembled: Section 1. When it appears by the field-notes and maps of the government surveys that certain 'ands on the ceded Red Lake Reservation centains 60 per incre of wet or swamp lands, therefore unfit for residence pur- poses until reclaimed by drainage, par- ties having their full homestead rights of pleasure and profitable study of | are hereby permitted to file under the a most interesting section of Minne sota that a large number of the guests had hitherto known but little. The many things learn- ed by the visitors will be of value to them as newspaper men. The good time they had will hold a bright and blossoming place in the green gardens of memory as the | years go by. Special arrangements were made for the entertainment of the ladies of the party Saturday evening, | when they were atken in autos to Lake Plantagent and served with | a most delightful lunch at the sum- | mer home of Al. Jester. On the government steamer Ridby more htan one hundred were the guests of Supt. Walter F. Dickens, and his assistants of the Red Lake } Indian reservation. The trip by Doat to Cross Lake school was | most delightful. As chief directors | of the culinary depratment Dr. | Culp and Interpeter Morrison of | cdarteaiae eh the government service, proved to | be past masters. It seemed thata whole cargo of ham sandwiches, coffee, cake and ice cream had beet | provided, and the satisfactory man- ner in which the service was di- rected could not be excelled by ex- perts. At Cross Lake the visitors were entertained by an Indian war dance that proved ar interesting novelty to the scribes. An hour was spent at the Red Lake agency, after which the party returned to Rid- by and thence by train over the Minneapolis, Red Lake & Manitoba railway to Bemidji. The following resolutions cover the subjects the editors wished to express themselves upon, and ina very concise way tells the story of the 1913 outing and the important results thereof: The Resolutions. The Northern Minnesota Editorial As- sociation having held a most enjoyable and profitable midsummer outing in beautiful, progressive, energetic Bemidji. Be It Resolved, that we extend our ap- preciation to the Bemidji Commercial usual homestead rates, swamp land en- | tries for 160 acres or less as follows: Sectie-n 2. When swamp land en- tries are filed the residence re- quirement will be waived and patent issued on the following improvement conditions: “First—Swamp land _ selections shall be subject for local and state taxation from the date of entry is filed. In the same manner as a state land selection by purchase from the state is liable for taxation. “Second—The entryman must within three years drain the lands and place not less than 10 per cent of it under actual cultivation, The same to be cleared from timber so it can be culti- vated. If the land is to wet to be plow- ed, this acreage to be seeded to Timo. thy and Red-top and maintained in | good crop condition. Before final proof and patent is is- sued, proper proof of drainage and im- provement as well as proof that local | and drainage assessments have been paid, must be furnished to the United States Land office. Resolved, that we extend our thanks and deep appreciation for the uniform cheerfully and willing. ly extended to the Northern Minnesota | Bditorial Association by the entire em- ployee force of the Red Lake agency, the Red Lake Boarding school and the Cross Lake Boarding school, and also | for the delicious refreshments served up- on the steamer en route to the Agency. We recognize their merit and worth in results obtained, in the excellent appear- | ance and discipline of the children, es- | pecially of the uniformed battalion of | boys and girls. Resolved, that we appre. ciate the open frankness and friendly feeling extended to the Editorial Asso. ciation by Chief Bug-ah-nah-ge-zhig and his people at Cross Lake, during our visit; that we deplore certain grievances existing and would urge that these peo- ple be given every encouragement to | become industrious and worthy citizens of the United States instead of depend. ent wards; that their wishes to have the reserved tract remain intact during the life of the Chief be given respectful consideration; that the government hast- en the sale of the matured timber on the reservation and the procees te cis- tributed among these people in accord- ance with their wishes in order that they make make desired improvements. Resolved. That we congratulate Supt. Walter F. Dickens, of the Red Lake agency, and his efficient corps of co- workers on the reservation as being most (Pgs 5 , We hereby express our appreciation of Granp Rapips, ITasca County, the valuable services and important in- formation imparted to us by John G. Morrison, Jr., official interpreter of the Chippewas of Minnesota and former san students and recognize his efficient efforts for the absolute independence of the Chippewas. The splendid railway service over the Minneapolis, Red Lake, and Manitoba railroad, under supervision of General Manager A. L. Molander, is appreciated by members of this association, as be- ing safe, comfortable and delightful. We pause in the enjoyment of this, our fifth annual outing to express our profound sorrow because of the death of Hon. C. C. Whitney, editor of the Mar- shall News Messenger. In his demise the State of Minnesota loses one of the most loyal and public spirited citizens, the editorial frater- nity one of the ablest, most enterprising and most conscientious members, and every editor a good and valuable per- Donal friend. We loved Captain Whitney and we mourn his loss. Cc. E, SHEERS. ALVAH EASTMAN. GEORGE E. ERICKSON Committee. MILLINERY STOCK IS DESTROYED BY FIRE that every voter in the State should cast’ Store of Mrs. A. Wachtel Gutted Early Thursday Morning. Loss is Heavy. Fire of an unknown origin com- pletely destroped the millinery and ladies’ furnishing stock of the Imperial Ladies’ Furnishing house conducted by Mrs. A. Wachtel, at an early hour last Thursday morn- ing. The department was on hand promptly and managed to check the blaze, but not before the con- tents of the store were entirely ruined. Mrs. Wachtel occupied the rooms over the store as living appartments, and while the con- fents of these escaped the flames, they were considerably damaged by smoke and water. There was par- tial insurance on the stock in the store, but the furniture and wear- jag apparel in the rooms above were not insured, ARBO CLAIMS IT WAS MISREPRESENTED Clerk Wilmoth Explains to the Her- ald Review That Officials Knew Nothing of Needed Repairs. Grand Rapids, Minn. June 11, 1913 Editor Herald-Review: You published a paragraph in an article on the front page of your paper, June 11, 1913, that reads as follows: “Commissioner Nelson asked for an appropriation of $25, to make some necessary repairs on the Coleraine road where it touches Arbo township. The Arbo officials refused to make the small expen- diture necessary and some of the commissioners expressed very de- cided opinions on the hoggishness of Arbo, in the face of all that the eounty has done for that town in the way of road contracts recently. Over seven thousand dollars is in- volved in one contract alone. The littleness of Arbo officials will not have a tendency to make them more popular with the county board. The appropriation of $25 twas made.“ First, the officials of Arbo did not know that any necessary re- pairing was needed on the Coler- aine road where it touches Arbo township, and if they had known of, such needed and urgent repairs that Iron township could not do, they would gladly have given a helping hand. Second, you say in the article: “The Arbo ‘officials re- fused to make’ the small expendi- ture necessary.” I will answer this in the most emphatie language. I have seen all of the officials of Arbo township board in person, and not one of them ever heard of . such a proposition in person or has it ever been mentioned at any of | the Arbo official meetings. The | party or parties, who informed the, honorable county commissioners that the officials of Arbo township refused, told an absolute falsehood and moreover they are trying to create a bad feeling between the Arbo officials and the county com- missioners. I believe the commis- sioners all to be honorable, pains- taking men, and hope they will! on'y listen ts fects, not fiction. We | all believe in good oads and ‘n plenty of them and we believe in faving them put in good repair when it can be done. Our part of ‘new road No. 414 has been let by contract. We will build the bridge across Prairie River as agreed to. T- hope the good feeling will con- ‘tinue in the future as it has in the | Grand Rapids a number of years! past and even a better understand- ing betwee our officials. and our honorable board of county commis- tg We are for the bond is- sue they will decide June 25, 1913. eg H. C. WILMOTH, ‘Town Clerk of Arbo Township. . . Woods Let Out. The best act of the game and “4 eompmission for the good of the service in Northeastern Min- nesota was the dismissal of George Woods of Hibbing as deputy war- den.. During his operation in this section he did more to discredit the 3érvice and create a feeling of con- tempt for the game and fish laws ote stat than all ohter agencies ‘*ombined could effect. According to ‘eport Woods is lucky to escape with dismissal. Investigation of ifs operations revealed a condi- tion that reflects upon the integ- rity most emphatically, and that combined with his utter lack of i mt, maks his dismissal a matter of congratulation among those who are sincere advocates 0 the preservation of game and fish of the state. The laws can never be suecessfully enforced until the people generally respect them. ith such men as Woods acting for the state public sentiment srows in opposition to the work of the wardens and makes it impos- sible for then to get results. Jess Harry of Grand Rapids has 2een appointed to take charge of the territory until recently look- ed after by Woods. Mr. Harry is conceeded to be one of the best wardens in the state. The usual Pathe Weekly pict- ures will open the week at the Gem. This will be followed on the same evening by a-strong Vita- graph drama, “The Wonderful Statue.” Wednesday and Thursday, “Pickwick Papers,” adapted from the story of Charles Dickens, will be the principal offering, with Johg Bunny in the title role. “Get- ting Up a Picture,” a high class ‘aph comdey will head-- the bill on’ Friday, followed by the Biograph drama, “A Welcome in-.| truder.” Saturday and Sunday the bill is exceptionally strong, “Mem- oirs of His Youth,” an exceptional- ly good Lubin produciton, will share the honors with the eleventh “Mary” number, entitled: “Won at High Tide,” and the Vitagraph play, “The Two Brothers.” On July 24, something quite un- usual will be on the boards. It is a five reel Kalem photoplay called “From the Cradle to the Cross.” Watch for further announcements of this great scenario. It is one of the most elaborate things ever at- tempetd in motion pictures. Death offMrs. Johnson. Mrs. Orilla Johnson died in Min- neapolis on Sautrday last and was buried at Cass Lake yesterday Acquainted EERSONALITY in building up and holding trade is a strong asset. Equally impor-. tant are excellence of goods and equitable dealing. The three constitute a trinity that is in- vincible. They make a custom- er go eut of his way to do busi- “ness with the concern that has these qualities. They also tend to make him a continual adver- tiser of the concern’s goods. The small merchant should consider these points in connec- tion with the greatly increased possibilities for trade which the parcel post has placed within his reach. He has now the facilities to get in touch with a great many more people than ever be- fore and, at a low cost, for de-. livering goods which give him distinct advantage over any one not in his locality. His suc- cess, as already pointed out, is simply a question of personality, goods, square dealing and ad- vertising. | DON’T BE AFRAID TO TOOT YOUR HORN! \pvhile her daughter, Miss Ray Johnson, was employed in the county auditor’s office. E. E. John- son, late husband of the deceased, was one of the first merchants to locate in Laproerie. Later he moved to Cass Lake where he was engaged in business until he died %n 1903. For a number of yearg ‘Mrs, Johnson had been in poor healht, and moved to Colorado about two years ago with hope of getting relief. The cause of death fwas cancer of the kidneys. Rev. |E. S. Murphy of Wadena, former- ly in charge of the Episcopal church here, conducted the funeral services at Cass Lake. Mrs. John- son had many friends here and elsewhere, who mourn her loss, and whose sympathies go out to the bereaved daughter, who is the only remaining member of the fam- ly. SCHOOL MEETING MONDAY EVENING Proposition to Build Addition to High School Will be Discussed. A special meeting of the voters of School District No. 1 has been talled for Monday evening next at she Central school. The subject to ve discussed is the building of an addition to the high school to be used principally for phy- sical training and gymnasium pur- poses. As the building now stands this department has been crowded in among the others and the re- sults are far from satisfactory. The demand for the improvement seems urgent and as it will only be @ matter of a short time until it will have to be made in any event, many are of the opinion that it might as well be attended to at unee. The peraphernalia of the physical | training department of, school ‘is one of the best in the state, but much of it cannot be properly atilized for lack of space. As the fatter is an important one and as the peopleof the district have never been in favor of stinting where school equipment is con- cerned, there is little question but tha t the board will receive the sanction of the voters in making the necessary changes. HOME TEAM DROPS ANOTHER GAME Golden Rule Team of Superior Trims Local Bunch by 4 to 1 s : The Grand Rapids ball team has punctuated its winning streak with two defeast in succession. First the Cloquet team gave them an aw- ful trimming on the grounds of the Carlton county aggregation, and last Sunday the boys took another beating here at home from the Fitwell club of Duluth. The game was a pretty good one, and had the home bunch managed to ; connect with the ball the way they have heretofore this season, they would have won the game. There was no period during the matinee when a good, old fashioned bat- ting valley would not have saved the day, but it was not. forthcoming The ‘~~ines ended with one goose egg after another until the eighth, when Bentz made the only run of the session, and hehad to steal home to do that. Moorehouse and Erskine were the local battery. John Drumbeater Killed. John Drumbeater, an Indian about 55 yearsold was run over and killed by a Great Northern train some time Saturday night. He had put in the previous day at Deer River, and it is claimed that he had been drinking heavily. He started for his home near Bena in the evening and was not seen again until his mutilated body was found the following afternoon. Change in Superintendents. Superintendent M. H. Godfrey, for years superintendent of the Oliver company’s mining properties in the Canesteo district has been transferred to the Virginia dis- trict, and L, R. Salsich has been | esteo, with headquarters in Coler- Bine. ES Le SS LS a eS A RS UNIVERSTY WEEK ‘GLOSED SATURDAY Although Attendance Was at No Time What it Should Have Been Many Profited by Event. WAY BE LEFT OUT NEXT YEAR Too Many Attractions in Rapid Suc- cession is Given as the Reason for a Better Showing Not Being Made. The short university course for the season of 1913 came to an end on Saturday evening. As a truhftul and impartial reviewer of the week’s events, the Herald-Review eannot conscientiously congratulate the people of Grand Rapids, upon the interest displayed in one of the best and most interesting courses of its kind that ever visited a small community. The attendance was at no time what it should have been, even the Glee and Dra- matic clubs performing to shame- fully small houses. One reason for this lethargy is directly attributabl to the fact that commencement week with all its displays and en- tertainments immediately.preceed- ed the university course, but even this cannot excuse the lack of in- terest shown. Neighboring towns, where these events followed close upon one another made a much better showing than did Grand Rapids, some of these being right here in Itasca county. At Coleraine, a mining town about half the size apids, populated large- ly by a class of citizens whom one. — would not ordinarily think of as- being interested in matters of this - kind, “the people ivrned out in far greatar numbers fo the various-~ lectures and performances than did our residents. This was no fault of - those having the matter in charge. The event was liberally advertised~ and the individual members of the several committees did all that could be done to create an inter« est, but the results show that it must have been an up hill job. ” On Thursday evening the Uni- versity Gleé club was the attrac- tion, and while the attendance was not large, it was perhaps the best of the week. The club was assisted by Mrs. Eleanor ?ochler, conrltato, and Miss Anderson, violinist, and the numbers by these artists were particularly appreciated, as was the work at the piano by Miss Al- Jen. On Friday evening the Univer- sity Debating club appeared before a fair audience todiscuss the theme: “Resolved, That Socialism is Preferable to hte Present Or- der.” Stanley Gillam and L. H. Hall maintained the affirmative, and Car] Painter and Edwin Dahl- berg the negative side of the ques- tion. The judges awarded the de- cision to the affirmative side. On Saturday evening Dr. Newkirk gavea lecture on the Panama ca- nal at the Gem theatre. It was il- lustrated by steroptican views, and was much enjoyed by the fair sized audience present. There is some doubt expressed ag to whether or not Grand Rapids will be included in the list of towns to be visited on next year’s trip. The receipts of the week did not come near covering the actual ex- penses,and those in charge natural- ly donot feel like again putting a lot of hard work into a proposi- tion that seems to meet with such slight appreciation. Children’s Party at Warba. A Children’s day program is to be given Sunday at the Tichenor school house. The attendance has been very good and those who are working to keep this Sunday school going, feel encouraged. - The ‘first program to be given by the literary society at the Tich- anor school house will be given on Thursday evening. This society has appointed in his place at the Can-] :onducted programs every summer _ for sometime and they have been way. :