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calling for a charge Of 5000 for
all arc lights used in Red Wing.
"On this basis, the CITY of Bemidii

calling Tor charge OF poO.ZO Tor
all arc lights used in Red Wing.
"On this basis, the city of Bemidji
would be then paying $3.50 per
month more for arc lights than is
to be charged in the proposed con-
tract for the city of Red Wing. .,
All city officials nsu t e d
acknowledged that the most essential
clause in franchise of this character
is the one for power for manufacture
ing purposes, and the only city
which has incorporated this clause in
it's franchise is the city of Red Wing;
the others admitted that they made
a grave mistake in not having this
particular clause inserted in their
franchises.
Another very material matter
which we found in the cities visited
was that electric franchises and
electric contracts with the city should
be two separate and distinct in
struments."
The Commercial Club Citizens
committee wrote to the president of
the Grand Forks city council as to
what had been done in that city rel
alive to electric franchises, and in
response the president of the council
emphasized the matter of franchises
in the following language.
I will add, do not tie up the city
to a franchise; that would be a
burden to the people on a common
necessity-light."
In commenting on this matter,
Messrs. Schroeder and Burke say:
In our opinion, there is no par
ticular objection to 15-year
franchise; but there is serious OBJ
lection to contract with the city of
more than five years."
George Kirk, president of the
council, submitted the following
report;
ITO The Honorable City Council,
Bemidji.
"Gentlemen:-I herewith submit
our report of investigation upon the
electric franchise and contracts in
the different cities we visited upon
our trip, namely Hudson, Wis, Still.
water and Red Wing, MINI.
First-In regard to length OF
franchise, we found them to run in
Saltwater and Red Wing for thirty
years. In Hudson, indefinitely, as
the city owns everything and turns
it over to the power company to
operate.
( Hudson, Wis, is city of 1000
population. They own the wires,
poles, lights and pumping station
and apparatus. Was a municipal
plant, but could not be run salts.
factorily. Two factions in council.
Plant is turned over to Burkhard1
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Ao"SA Sou'P ouy " LULU wiz OWuS
waterpower on Willow river. five
miles from city. They furnish the
city with lights and also do the pump
ing. City pays 1888 per month for
lighting and 5000 per month for
pumping water at a ratio of 10000
900 gallons per month, and they own
everything except the dam and the
five miles of wire and poles into the
city. -. ~:
No comparison can be made
between Hudson and Bemidji.
saltwater. Population $4,000,
franchise thirty years, contract
every five years. They have no fiat
rate. Current charges is 15c per k,
W. with a discount of 1919 per cent
if paid before 10th of month. Arc
lights, 1000 p, $57 per year; in
candescents, CSC p, $12 per. year.
Power rate issued by company from
II horsepower motor at S. per
month service charge to $3.50 per
horsepower, 10 hours service, per
day. In their ordinance they have
one or two good points, such as re-
moval of buildings coming in con-
tact with wires, also the inspection
of wiring of buildings. (This has
been done by a member of the fire
department with small cost to the
city until two years ago, since which
time they have had an inspector).
There is also a clause in regard to
number of lights to be used, amount
raised or lowered according to will
of council. In regard to water SER
vice, they are certainly up against it.
1880 per hydrant for 1872 ny.
drants: $50 per year for 4 water
troughs, 3 are in addition fur
nished free. Pay for all water
used in the city hall, fire depart
ment house and other public
places. No water meters. Charges
are made in proportion to size Of
house and family: S24 per year
is paid by the mayor for a 7-room
house and three in family. No
clause in contract for motor
power.
"Red Wing. Population 49,
900. Old franchise and contract
expires 1911. Are trying to get
new one now and annul the old.
They contract for five years for
lighting city. Steam power for
service. They burn FL arc lights
in business district all night and
81 arc lights in resident district
until II p. m. Arc lights $84 per
year and expect to get the price
reduced to $3.50 per light, but
will install enough arc lights to
make up the total as it now is.
lightweight incandescents, mid
night schedule.
! Meter rates-11c per k. W. for
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DEFERRED ACTION ON
FRANCHISE; new ONE
Continued from Fist Page.1.

from year to year. The insurance COM
panies, of course, have a representative
upon this board but their rules are for the
common protection of the people.
I'm addition to the proposed amend
ment to the franchise, your city should
have an amended electrical ordinance
and a competent and honest city cleo
trical inspector, one who is not controlled
or dominated by the parties selling elec-
tricity.
If you desire. will procure for you the
requirements of this city. They are
scattered through the different laws and
are not published in pamphlet form collec-
lively, consequently it will take some
time to procure them but they shall be
secured if you desire to have them.
Yours very truly,
u. B. McLeran,
inspector"
A clause should be inserted
giving the city the right to reduce
the number of incandescent or arc
lights at any time during the con-
tinuance of the contract; and in
case the city should reduce any GER
tain number of lamps, payment
shall be reduced in the same pro-
portion.
There shall be clause providing
for the cutting of the wires in event
of moving buildings.
In our investigation we have
found that there is absolutely no
charge, in the cities visited, for
meters.
I'VE find that the latest,up-to-date
franchise and contract is that of
the City of Red Wing.
From experience of Red Wing,
as related to us, and from perusal of
the contract offered to the City of
Red Wing by the power company
operating in Red Wing, we would
suggest the following changes in
the schedule of rates in the new
franchise and contract prepared for
the City of Bemidji.
Flat rate-change from 81 to 75c
per month for 16-candlepower mean.
descent lights; change from $1.25 to
81 per month for 32-candlepowe1
incandescent lights. Change from
S7.20 to $6 per month for arc lights,
2,0OO-candlepower (so-called).
The maximum charge for com
mercial lighting of &c per kilowat
hour for $4,000 watts or under; a
minimum charge Of &c per kilowat
hour for $4,000 watts or over.
This is practictically the same
schedule of rates as that which will
be employed in the new contract
proposed for the City of Red Wing,
with the exception of the price Of
arc lights, the Red Wing contract
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The municipal court report tor
September 4 and September II,
showing total of $1O1.80 fines
collected, was accepted and filed.
City Engineer M. D. Stoner made
a report stating that the bridge at
the outlet was unsafe and should be
closed for traffic or necessary repairs
made to make the bridge safe fol-
teams to pass; and that should teams
pass too far to one side the bridge
would be likely to tip over.
Mr.. Stoner suggested that the
council committee on streets and
sidewalks confer with the county
board; that the proposed bridge
across the Mississippi two or three
miles east of Lake Bemid il should
be abandoned and the bridge built
within the city limits, the city to
stand one-half the expense of such
bridge.
Acting upon this suggestion, the
council passed a resolution authoriz-
ing the street committee, which con-
sists of Councilmen Smart, Johnson
and Bisiar, to meet with the county
board as their next meeting and
discuss the matter they to report
the result to the city council.
Bids were opened for the sale oil
the old tower and tank and the
property sold to G.. E. Carson fol-
$45, he to remove same within ten
days.
w. R. Mackenzie, on behalf oil
the Beltrami County Agricultural
Association, asked for an appropria
ton of $125, which was unanimously
granted by the council, and the city
clerk was authorised to issue war
rant payable to the treasurer of the
fair association in payment of same
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-09-14
UNDER THE new TARIFF BILL

Increase in French Exports to the
United States.
Paris, Sept. 14.-French exports to
the United States, instead of dimin-
1shing, have increased rapidly under
the new tariff. The total for the
month of August shows an increase
OF rs per cent over that of August,
1908. The greatest increase was in
hides, which are being rushed over to
America in such quantities as to
alarm French manufacturers, who
foresee that America may monopolize
the tanning industry and Sblige the
French manufacturers to import Amer
lean leather.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-09-14
ASK AN INCREASE IN WAGES
One Thousand Weavers on Strike a,
Fall River Mass

One Thousand Weavers on Strike al
Fall River, Mass.
Fall River, Mass, Sept. 14-The
1000 weavers employed at the Fall
River cotton mills controlled by M.
G. D. Borden of New York did not
report for work in accordance with
their announced intention of striking
for an increase in wages.
The absence of the weavers so ham.
pered the other departments that the
management decided to close the en-.
tire plant until the differences could
be settled and 5000 operatives are
thus temporarily thrown out of work.
The striking weavers ask for a 10
per cent increase in wages and the
adjustment of several minor griev.
ances.
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Crew Gets Ashore Safely,

Delaware Breakwater. Del, Sept H.
The three-masted schooner John
Proctor went ashore off Cape Hen
lopen and Is slowly breaking up. The
crew landed in their own boats and
the lifesaving crew and local wreck
ers are standing by the stranded YES.
sel. 1872. ..--.
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1909 Diaries.

The Pioneer still has few 1909
diariesleft which will be closed out at
half price. The assortment includes
some of the best aswell as the cheap
er books. -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-09-14

first $4,000 and &c per k. W. for all
consumed in excess of first $4,000
k. W. Discount Of one per cent on
all bills paid before 10th of month.
For power 81 per horsepower per
month for service charges and in
addition g. &c per k. W. for all current
consumed. They also have clause
in regard to wiring of building.
This is done by the chief of the fire
department, Chief Cook being an
electrician and drawing a certain
amount above his salary as chief for
this service.
Geo. Kirk.
e. J. Goul
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-09-14

WANTED-Good girl for general
housework. Inquire SO America
avenue.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-09-14

WANTED-Small house, close in,
for family of two. Inquire at
Model Clothing Store.
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FOR RENT-Furnished rooms,
Inquire 517 Fourth street.
MISCELLANE OUS

PUBLIC LIBRARY-Open Tues
days, Thursdays and Saturdays
ESQ to E p. M, and Saturday
evening 7:30 to 9 p. m. also.
Library in basement of Court
House. Mrs. Donald, librarian
WANTED-Two rooms for light
housekeeping; prefer rooms fur
nished; no children. Box 4O2.
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WANTED-Good girl who under
stands cooking. Wages $500.
Kaye & Carter Lbr. Co., Hines.
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" 4 n I :
ONE CENT A ORD.


WANTED-Good girl for general
house work. Inquire of Mrs.
&. Pryor, AL Bemidji avenue.
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FOR RENT.

FOR RENT - Nicely furnished
rooms. Inquire 915 Lake Boule-
ward.
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FOR SALE-Rubber stamps. The
Pioneer will procure any kind of
rubber stamp for you an short
notice.
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FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Challenge Hotel. A
twenty-room modern hotel. Two
doors north of postoffice. Cash
or terms. Inquire at hotel or A.
L. Smith.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-09-14

FOR SALE-A No. 7 Oliver and a
No. ! Smith-Premier typewriter.
Inquire at Pioneer office.
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FOR SALE-Large seven-room
house on lake shore. See T.
Beaudette, 314 Minnesota Ave.
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WANTED - Experienced woman
dishwasher. Call at Armstro ng's.
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WANTED-Dish washer. Apply
at Hotel Markham.
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FOR RENT-Residence on lake
shore. Inquire of Phibbs & K lein,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-17

2 *on May I Mir. Coker ran |" shovel fur row about forty feet long on unpre- pared, poor sandy land. without ferti- lizer. drilled about a quart of corn and covered 1t.
 On June lie planted in seed corn thirteen of fifteen rows, which had been previously prepared. on good land and upon which a crop of oats and vetch had been, harvested.
 On June he plowed up the row of corn planted May 1, twisted the leaves off the plant, but left the bud untouch- ed, and transplanted 1t without the use of water, to one of the two rows left implanted in patch on June 1.
 At the time of transplantfng, the plants were from twelve to eighteen inches high, of pale color and very spindllng. The transptanted row went for two weeks without work. It was nine days. after fs9 rain aIthatr the seorn was transplankeds and tta was act untii twstfty five days actAfosI being trans planted. thatSr rain fell making altotal of thirty -four days between rains. On- ly per cent of the transplanted stalks died.
 Leaving out of account the plants
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-17
SELMA SOCIETY
Complimentary to. Mrs. A. M. Plt,s.

Sompftmentary t0. Mrs. A. M. Pitts.
 Selma, Jan.i ls.-- Especial Mrs
 Arthur Morrison Pitts. recent
 addition to SeIma,s list of charm-
 ing brides. was guest of honor yester-
 day afternoon, when she was enter
 talned by Mrs. Alexander D. Pitts at
 reception from 1 to 6 o'clock. This lovely home was so bright and cheer
 fuf within that the drearinesa and
 rain without was forgotten as soon as the guests entered the threshold where hospitality reigned supreme. The en-
 tire lower floor was thrown together to accommodate the guests and the pink flowers. The guests were met in the reception hall by Mesdames J. G. Converse. F. G. DuBose. J,i H. stan .flI. J. s. Perkins and Miss Jennie Mabry. Tn this apartment at a table artistically adorned with sweet peas. pink carnations and ferns delicious lunch was served by Misses Pauline Welch and Elise Jones. The guests were received in the parlor by the hostess. who was most becomingly gowned in a light blue reception gown and presented tosthe honoree, who was stately and fair in q gown of soft pink satin trimmed in silk fringe and lace of the same, shade She carried an arm cluster of pink cafnaaiotis. gFsAcefJas Ing with Mrs. Pitts we're dfour AfhSfs brides, Mrs. Houston Armstrong. in a coral satin afternoon toilette with hat to match; Mrs. John Pollard, beautiful ly gowned in champagne colored chifz f0n over silk; Mrs LeGrand Elebash, dainty land attractive in light pink satin with poke and sleeves of cream lace, and Mrs. Bowie Smith. lovely in nld rose satin with lace trimmings. Near the folding doors between the parlor and dining room was Mrs. c. W. Hooper. who Assiated in receiving the guests in her usual gracious and. pleasing manner. As the guests pass ed on into the dining room they were
 entertained by Mesdames' T. B. Ellis. Jim Hunter and J. c. Long, of Birmingham. and other friends who assisted in seeing to the welfare of the guests were .Mesdames 1T. Shelley. Julien Parke and Miss Rose; Weaver. The round table was exquisltely dec-. orated inNa plan of pink. Tn the cen-. ter was a large cut glass vase of pink carnations on a lace centerpiece over
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-17
SENATORS EXPLAIN.
Bankhead and Johnston Telegraph
 Alabama Man.


 Birmingham. Jan. ie--tSpecIal.)-- Tn response to a telegram of inquiry from a friend of Senators Bankhead and Johnston and of Judge Hundley as to whether they had changed their position in regard to Judge Hundley's s confirmation. the following reply was received from the senators Saturday. and Is given to the press by the friend who, received the telegram.
 Washington, Jan f6 1909 "our action In deciding to ask the senate that tho case of Judge Hundley be referred back to the judiciary com mittee to report within twenty days, was to opportunity for those op- posing and supporting the nomination. and Judge Hundley himself, to be finally heard. In that event the report would be practically conclusive. It in- dicates in no way our opinion on the merits of the case, but that we thought 1t wiser to have an orderly hearing before committee rather than to permit or require lobbying of the whole body of the senate and state ments to be made by one side or the other that could not be answered or explained.
 "J. IT. Bankhead.
 Joseph r. Johnston,v
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-17

stalk fhan the adjoining row planted June l.
 Abundant rainfall occurred during period of frultage, and a good crop was produced after the ordinary plan; however, the production of the stunted row was about 25 per cent more than that of the adjoining row planted June l. and judging from the root formation of plants from the respective rows. the stunted row would have withstood a hrouth much better than would the, ad- joining row planted June 1.
 The accompanying photogra ph showsg
 ]. An average plant (driedD of the corn plowed up and set out June 1.
 2. One of the matured plants from setsont row.
 P 3. Roots from plant Of set-out row. 1. One of AInataIped plants from ad- joining row piahtsd Jnnest1.'
 .. Roots from plant planted June I.
 The stalks of the stunted row had from five to eight joints below the ground. and the stalks of the adjoin- ing row. planted June 1, from three to five.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-17

have examined the sherIff's ac- counts. and find that during the year 1908 there were confined In this jail i.bss prisoners. and In addition forty five who were held over from Dec .ember. 1907 aggregating sf.305 days of confinement, at cost to the state for feeding of ss.ssf.oD. This does not in- ciude the United States prisoners.
 Tn regard to the county almshouse Dr. Bush also. has q complimentary report, speaking highly of the manage ment of H. P. Robertson. the custod- Ian. and mentioning the general good health, which is as good, he says. as can. be expected, when the. inmates are only, allowed when incapacitated by ill-health or old age. The aims house, he shows, has sixty-nine in- mates, six white males. eleven white females. twenty-six negro males, and twenty-six negro famales.
 Tn line with the almshouse. Dr. Bush suggests some radical changes con- demning the present system as adopt ed by the county. His recommenda- lions are as follows:
 with reference to the almsfouse. I have no recommendations to offef in its present condition. but am com strained to condemn the plan upon "htSh %A&Oht6ChtNy COutAg its unfortunate poor.
 I am of the opinion that if this coun- ty would adopt the plan of Jefferson county. the inmates would receive bet ter service and the county would get much better and more satisfactory re- suits. The Jefferson county almshouse and all the lands. thirty-seven acres are owned by the county, and a super. intendent Is paid salary to properly administer the affairs. the county paying all expenses. This is an ideal place of Its kind. and I recommend that this board investigate this mat ter with view to putting Montgom- cry county's almshouse on a similar basis. .. s-4
 This Is meant as no reflection upon either Mir. Robertson or his manage. ment of the institution. as he is con ductIng 1t as we'll as any one could under the same circumstances"
 c. F. Bush. M. D.. Inspector.
 The Board was in session for about an honr.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-17
Exact Results Of 9t.Sfunting"
 In fhe Late Corn Methods

that died, the transpianted row carried l54 stalks, and the adjoining row planted June I, 127. The stalks of the transplanted row .grew to a height of seven to eight and a half feet. those of the adjoining row. planted June l. from eleven to thirteen feet.
 The transplanted row produced eigh- ty-two pounds dry, sheied corn, and the adjoIning row. planted June l, six ty-slx and half pounds. The corn of the transplanted row was of better quality than that from the adjoining row planted June l, having a much smaller per cent of rotten and imper- feet grains. The transplanted row produced slightly greater yield per
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-17

pink satin. and round this alternated crystal candlesticlxs capped with pink shades beneath which burned pink candies, anu cut glass dishes of pink hints gracefully entwined with sprays; of. asparagus ferns. Large vases of pink carnations and asparagus ferns also lent their beauty on the buffet and mantel. Here delicious brick cream. pink and white. and cake were served.
 Mrs. Pitts is at all times q most ideal hostess, and her reception of yes- terday adds another to long list of delightful and successful entertain' ments.
 Social and Personal.
 Mir. and Mrs. B. J. Schuster anj
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-17
lJ. ;. EURANKs DEAD.

Former Mayor of Piedmont Passes
 Away.
 Anniston Jan. 16.-(Special.1--J. I |. Eubanks. one of Calhoun countx'ss most prominent citizens. tffed at his home in Piedmont yesterday morning after n brief illness His death was shock to all. as 1t was very unexpected.
 Mr. Eubanks served two terms as mayor of Piedmont and was a couH- cilman of that city at the time Of his peace county school trustee and Q member or the Piedmont school boarI He leaves a widow and four small children.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-17
BY W. II. SEYMOUR 1.

Ever since Mir. Williamson gave his method of corn culture to the world. which was about three years ago. there has been considerable criticism and ridicule by scientific agricuitnrlsts of the -stunting feature as advocated by him. now have to enclose to you . photograph, recently received from Mir. David R. Coker, of Hartsvflie. s. C.. a gentleman of undoubted integrity and repute. showing the comparative re- sulfs obtained by him from cultivation of corn after the ordinary method and after method which subjected the plant to severe stunting in its early growth.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-17
MULES AND HORSES

Abraham Bros, the largest dealers In the South. have just received from their Tennessee buyers in the past two days the hnest selection Of mules which have been shipped to this sec ron. They now have 500 head on hand. than any other stable in the South. Get their prices before buying. Cali at their new stables. corner Perry and Jefferson streets adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-17

in the City Court becaust Of a fnlshaT said to have befaiien David II. Nal. lory at the terminal station. On tl9 toner 1f. 1908. Mir. Mallory claims n1 went with a friend to the station, CT while there bis clothing was damaGM and befouled because of alleged n18 iigence on the part of the defendant 0 not keeping certain portions of the premises we'll lighted and clean.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-17

Mir. Cam Dies in Georgia.
 Anhiston, Jan f6:-ISpecial.) News was received here yesterday of the death of Mr. R. 1T, Gapnf father of s. P. Gam. His death occurred at the family home near Austelle. Ga. Mir.