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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-12-03

The appended statement kindly
provided by J. L. George gives at a
glance clear idea of the extent and
cost of, the drainage work in Beltrami
county.
While the cost in the aggregate, is
a startling sum, the cost per acre is
remarkably low, and especially in
view of the fact that it includes the
grading of good roads along the en-
tire distance of every ditch.
At the inception of the idea of en-
gaging in ditch construction on a
large scale, about three years ago,
the projects met with much and very
active opposition Even the Bemidji
Commercial club, and bankers gen.
orally, usually keen to push every
project of merit, were loud in their
protest and condemned the idea as
reckessly extraVagant.
Work Went On
Inc work went on, however, deS-
pite these vigorous objections, and
now, with an empire of nearly half
a million acres already reclaimed,
the wisdom of the methods adopted
is conceded by nearly all concerned
and by none more heartily than by
the bankers and other business men
of Bemidji. An occasional selfish cri--
ticism is heard, but only by some
nonresident or corporation land
owner, whose sold desire is to avoid
contribution to every local improve
ment and to throw every such bur-
den upon the settlers.
More than 10000 acres of govern
ment lands have been added to our
tax lists, under the operation of the
Volstead act, solely by reason Of the
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-12-03
DELEGATES BEGIN TO ARRIVE. FOR
DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION MEETING
ALL Trains Entering Bemd Bring Various Coun
ties to Convention And Large Attendance
kenze Arrives And Completes Program
CAMPAIGN FOR ASSOCIATION OFFICES WILL PROVE INTERESTING

take all responsibility for the pro-
test which was sent to the secretary
of the interior. The position which
myself and Mr.. King took on the
matter was direcly the same as that
OF Judge Stanton in speech at Big
Fall three years ago when he condem-
ed the state land policy. do not see
why the association would fail to up
hold us in the matter
Albright For President.
indications appear to show that
the campaign for the various associa-
ton offices will be interesting.
I While only A. A. Albright of Brain
efd has been suggested as a candid
ate, for president, there is likely to-
be other candidates. Should the con-
Vention re-elect Secretary Mackenzie
I it is believed that he will accept.
Should he not, the name of Ferman
A. Wilson, editor of the Bemidii
Sentinel is. being talked of. Wilson
Tor some time was secretary of the
Beltrami county association and
mad substantial record as such.
his friends are anxious that he be
considered, and believe that he
would make fine official. M. N.
koll OF Cass Lake, a member Of the
executive committee, is also being
in 6 III iorod 49,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-12-03
WINDOW ATTRACTIVE
Scott Stewart Arranges neat Display
Of Heinz 81 Varities

One of the neatest and best ar
ranged display windows in prepare
ton for the holiday season is shown
at Roe and Markusen where Scott
Stewart, the decorator, has completed
an exhibit OF articles contained in
Heinz 81 varities. The window is de-
cidedly attractive and compares fav-
orably with other clever displays
which Mr.. Stewart has arranged. A
feature Of the window is one Of the
Heinz Christmas baskets which con-
tains an assortment of IL articles
useful for the Christmas dinner.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-12-03
At Capital Within Month.

ave will be shooting at the ram.
parts of Mexico City within a month -
Villa said. I'VE are confident that
when the people in the capital realize
that we have captured almost all the
north and are in sight of the city's
gates they will voice their feelings,
which they are now afraid to do, and
will clamor for the downfall of the
usurper. A mob in the capital can
GUST Huerta in day."
With $500 rebels and sixteen field
pieces advanced as far as Carrizal,
ninety miles south Of Juarez on the
way to chihuahua, Villa will remain
here until he communicates with Gen.
eral CarranZa before he personally
proceeds south. At Chihuahua he ex-
poets to join General Chao and other
rebel leaders and with a combined
force of 5000 proceed toward Zaca-
tecas, the first important city south of
Torreon. Other rebel forces, Villa
said, are to proceed up the west coast
toward Guadalaiara.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-12-03
Will OR GANuH
MOOSE TONIGHT
Charter Hes Arrived and Bemidji's
Latest Fraternal Order VIII Be
come Reality After limitations
WILL BE KNOWN AS No, 1852.
Enthusiasm Sworn BY Team Members
Causes Other to Join-First Of
fioers Selected Stein Dictator

I . rs ~ :
Bemidji's new lodge. the Moose
will be organized this evening AM
those who have announced their in
tention of joining will be initiated
The meeting will be called to order
at 1880 by Organizer Fowler, WIZ
urges that all members will arrive OF
time.
The lodge will be known as mum
Der 1852. It is customary for the or.
ganizer of all new lodges of the
Moose to recommend the first list Of
officers. This Mr.. Fowler has done
and the following business men OF
Bemidji will probably comprise the
officials.
Mr.. Geo. Stein Dictator.
Mr.. Scott Stewart Secretary.
Mr.. Carroll Randall Treasurer.
Mr.. Harley Hanson Past Dicta-
tor. vs.
Mr.: James Given Vice Dictator.
DR.. c.. N. Shannon Prelate.
Mr.. Reuben Miller sergeant-at-
arms.
In order that the initiation might
be carried on in fitting manner the
temporary drilling team has held one
or two practices. Those to compose
the team as it now stands are the
following;
Mr.. Edw. ,Odegard Captain.
Messrs VIM G.. Giles, n. E. Given,
Clyde Petrie, Fred sBaungardner,
Henry Paquin, NJ. S. Gillette, Elias
Maitland, Leon JeWett, Carlin j.
Hampstead, Geo, Paquin, Frank HUI
bert, Thos. B. Newton Elmer Kittle-
son, Nathan w. Brown, Richard C..
Fenton B. E. Erickson.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-12-03
$55O,35O

! assessments for drainage; and nearly
all of this land has been entered by
actual settlers who are now every day
becoming residents of the county AT
Kelliher alone, the daily arrival of
settlers, with stock, machinery and
equipment, eager to establish their
homes on these lands, gives wonder
full evidence of the benefits that the
country is reaping. The fact has been
amply demonstrated that the drain
age assessments, though primarily a
county liability, will all be paid by
the land owner; and, further, that
several hundred thousands of acres
Of otherwise absolutely worthless
and non-taxable lands will thus be
reclaimed and made to contribute to
county and state. /
Induces Settlement
The value, too, of drainage, in
inducing settlement so that the Or
ganization of townships and the es-
tablishment of schools and churches
is made possible, cannot be over
estimated. Instead of losing many
pioneer settlers because they were so
isolated that these advantages were
impossible, drainage is keeping these
and bringing in others so that the
most attractive communities are be-
ing established where the home
seeker can enjoy all the advantages
of old, well settled localities.
The first three bitches included in
the appended statement were -estab-
lished several years ago and the cost
paid without the issue bonds Judi
cial ditch No. 2, also included in the
statement, was for the purposes of
draining small tract adjoining this
city.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-12-03

. s ~ ~
the proposed change leaders declared
that when it's full meaning was ex-
planned much of the objection would
disappear. The executive committee
has. approved the vital section of the
constitution. dealing with the method
of raising the budget. That, it was
felt, paved the way for removal of
much opposition.
Mrs. Lee LaBaw entertained few
ffierds at "a sewing.bee yesterday af-
5tc.ncon. The guests were Mesdanies
srhayer Bailey, William Robinson, c.
M. jacobson, Harvey Wilcox, L. "
Griffith, Martin Kenfield, and Wa:
Ter Msrcum. A dainty lunch was
served during the afternoon.
Get your excellent gifts at the
Presbyterian Ladies' aid sale Friday
December Adv.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-12-03
DEBATE NEW CONSTITUTION
Chief Interest Of Second Day of suf.
frade Convention.

Chief Interest Of Second Day of suf.
frage Convention.
Washington, Dec. 3.--Chief interest
In the second days session of the con
vention of the National American
Woman Suffrage association was in
the discussion of new constitution
for the organization.
The purpose of a change in the con-
stitution, it was explained, was to
place the association on a basis with
budget system. Money for carrying
on the work hitherto has been. raised
on a subscription plan.
Reports on credentials, ways and
means, church work, congressional
and other committees took up the
morning session. The committee
which drew up the new constitution
also was ready to report.
While there was some opposition to
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-12-03
LOPEZ THOUGHT TO BE. DEAD

Poisonous Gases Poured Into Mine
Where Bandit is Hidden.
s Salt Lake. Dec. 3.-That Rafael
Lopez, murderer of six men, has been
overcome by. the poisonous gases
which have been pouring into the
Apex mine for twenty four hours is
the general belief.
All night long clouds of smoke and
gas poured from most of the eleven
entrances to the mine, indicating that
practically every inch of the thirty
miles Of tunnel had been reached.
Thousands of pounds of additional
sulphur will be burned.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-12-03
Clark-White

Fred y. Clark and Harriet M.
White of Bowbelis, Worth Dakota,
were united in marriage at the judge
of probate's Office, Sunday night,
judge Clark officiating.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-12-03
CHICAGO BROKER ACCUSED
Charged With Fatally stabbing Man.
..-. aqer of Cafe. -. r..

Chicago, Dec. 3.-With Charles Bart,
mos, manager of cafe, in hospital
near death the police machinery was
set in motion to capture his alleged
assailant, Marshal Boynton, men,
Der of the Chicago board of trade.
Following brawl in a cafe it is
said the broker stabbed the manager.
Miss Bernice Keefe, aged twenty
two, was taken into custody by the
police as witness. 1t is reported
Boynton fled to farm which he owns
in Michigan.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-12-03
Meeting Tonight

Regular meeting Of f. and A. M.
this evening at 8 o'clock. Election of
officers and work in second degree.
D. L. Stanton, w. M.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-12-03

Do not forget the fancy work sale
at the Presbyterian church Friday.
Adv.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-12-03

Bemidji is already beginning to
assume a convention air and every
train brings with it delegates who
will attend the convention Of the
Northern Minnesota Development as
ISOLATION as representatives, of their
home counties.
w. r. Mackenzie, secretary Of the
association, arrived in Bemidji this
morning from Minneapolis, and at
once completed the program for the
convention, the first session of which
will be held at. O'Clock tomorrow
morning in the city hall. Mr.. Mac
kenzie was scheduled to appear in
Bemidji yesterday morning but was
detained by court matters which
were adjourned in order that he
might come here.
Mack Enthusiastic
Mr.. Mackenzie is enthusiastic over
the prospects of a successful meet.
ing and expects that much more will
be accomplished than at any pre-
yious convention of the association.
When asked as to whether he.
would bring the swamp land matter
before the convention the secretary
said
Expects To Be Upheld
Eyes. | intend to do so, and will
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-12-03


Convention called to order in City Hall by c. NJ.
King, Deer River, President, n. M. D. A.
Prayer - Rev. S. 3. P, White, Bemidji, Pastor
First Presbyterian Church.
Address of Welcome-Graham NJ Torrance. Be-
midi, County ATTORNEY, Be1trami county
Response NJ King, President.
Appointment Of Committees.
Address Cooperative Marketing" F. T. Wilson,
Saltwater, State Agricultural Extension
Work.
Address-"G General Cooperation" L. 81. johnson,
Minneapolis Former Speaker, Mime
sofa Legislature.
Address mmig ration.'' Fred D. Sherman
State Immigration Commissioner
Address-"Ut Utilization of Convict Labor on Public
Highways" G. f. Scheers Akeley Edi-
tor, 'Akeey Herald Tribune"
Address-"The Newspaper and Country Life
Movement w. P. Kirkwood Minnea-
polls, Country Life Editor minneapolis
Journal
Address-"shall Minnesotas State Land Policy be )
Continued" A. f. Brown, A Koochch-
ing County Homesteader. II
Address-"Co cooperation in Rural School Progress"
G. G. Schulz, st. Paul, State Superin-
tendent of Public instruction.
Address, 2. Woods, st. Anthony Park, Dean
and Director University of Minnesota,
Department Of Agriculture.
Address-Robert Carmichael, Pennington. *
Address-"Co Cooperative Land Clearing" A. j. Nc
CURE, Grand Rapids, Superintendent,
Northeast Experimental Farm.
Address-"R Roads" j. FL. Mullen, St. Paul, Deputy
State Engineer Road Work.
Address operative Community Clubs" D. B.
Jewell, International Falls Agricultural
Agent Koochiching County.
Address-"Coo cooperative Development" J. D.
Deets, Mankato, Secretary, Southern
Minnesota Better Development League.
Address-Fred D. Sherman, st. Paul, State Immi-
grafton Commissioner, and Moving Pic
lures. Thursday Evening"
Address,. 7. Elwell, Minneapolis, State Senator.
Report of Committees.
Report of Officers.
Election of Officers.
Friday will be largely taken up with discussion on
our problems for 1914.
smoker-Thursday Evening, o'clock. Moving
Pictures presented by r D. Sherman.
stereoptican, =. H. johnson and B. NJ.
Gle and other interesting features.
The Beltrami County Development Association and
The Commercial Club of Bemidji hosts.
Musical Program Of the Conventions Mrs. G. r.
sanborn, Mrs. George 81. Strickland,
Remfrey's String Orchestra
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-07-25
DAY DRIFT MADE
BY THE SALMON FLEET

The heavy rainfall along Rogue
river, amounting to cloudbursts on
the upper river, has caused a raise
In the river, and has clouded the wa
ter of the stream with mud. The
raise and the cooling of the water has
started the salmon up the river again
in greater numbers, and the catch
made Wednesday night was the best
OF the season, there being $500
pounds turned in at the fish house.
The heaviest catch for a single boat
was GIG pounds, but all the fisher
men had good catches with no acci-
dents The river being so muddy the
day fishing is practically as good as
the night fishing, and as soon as the
boats had reported at the union ware
house and left the nights catch and
the fishermen had breakfasted, they
started on another trip down, the
first day drift Of the season, and as
there is but one week left of the
open season, the feet will make the
best OF the limited time The pres
ent price for salmon Is eight cents
per pound.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-07-25
RICH GOLD STRIkE
REPORTED ON ALTHOUsE.

There are rumors from the Hol-
land country of one of the biggest
strikes OF gold ore made in the west,
a strike that II 1t is one half as
good as these reports have 1t will
mean as much to this section as the
building OF the new railroad TO the
sea. IL is said that vein OF quartz
that assays hundreds OF dollars to
the ton has been struck on Althouse
creek, above Holland eight or nine
miles, and that group of six
claims that have been located are
now under option to a company that
will at once proceed with their de-
velopment.
The location OF the reputed strike
is about tifty miles from Grants Pass.
few miles above the little town OF
Holland, and those who claim to
have knowledge Of the matter, while
refusing to make positive statements
Regarding the extent Of the vein of
ore, say that the facts will bear cut
the most exaggerated guess. From
Holland 1t is learned that group
of claims, including those of Sowell
and Tantler and four others, have
been bonded for S1,000,0O0.
Edw. +. Dave, an ex-California
newspaper man who has been In the
Holland district for several months
past, gives the Courier further in
formation concerning the late strike
of telluride ore in the Holland dis
trict He says that the original
strike was on property which Hank
Conner located two years ago and
upon which he has been working
since. Dan Ponsler is also interest
ed in uncovering the big vein, he
having located next to Conner. The
find Is on the southeast fork of Alt
house creek, under French peak,
about ten miles from Holland. The
six claims of the group are held un-
der option by local people, represent
ed it Is said, by Messrs. Mattison and
Doane. Mr.. Dave say that on the
original claim there has been 140
feet of tunnellng and 90 foot shaft.
He verifies the claims for the mag
nitude and the richness of the vein,
the assays of which run from 500
to $1,000 to the ton.
The Anderson claim on the upper
Sucker creek above Holland Is an en-
tlrely different matter from the one
mentioned above, Anderson's ore be-
Ing free milling. Anderson is not
interested in the big strike Of tellu-
ride on the Althouse.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-07-25
VICTIMS WERE WIVES OF MIN
ING MEN FROM OHIO.
RECENTLY FROM THE EAST
Women We're Removing Washing
From Wire Clothes Line When
Bolt Felled Them.

Mrs. August Kausek, wife of the
manager of the Ohio-oregon Land
and Power Co., and Mrs. G. H. Eddy,
wife of another officer of the same
company, were killed by lightning
during an electrical storm that ragged
in northern Josephine county late
Monday afternoon, the accident oc-
curing at the old Lewis place, now
headquarters for the company, a
mile above Leland on Grace creek.
Seeing the approaching storm, the
two women went into the yard to
bring in the washing which had
been hung on the line to dry. While
engaged in removing the clothing
from the line, a bolt of lighting
struck one of the trees to which the
line was attached, and running
along the line, killed Mrs. Kausek
instantly, and so burned Mrs. Eddy
that she died few minutes later.
A number of people were within
the house when the lightning struck
the tree outside, one young lady be-
ing thrown to the floor by the shock,
and others being more or less stun
ned, but none of them receiving SER
ious injury.
The Kausek and Eddy families
had but recently come to Oregon
from Cleveland, O., Messrs. Kausek
and Eddy having come to take
charge of the affairs of the company
when 1t was found that they were
becoming involved through the man
agement of G. E. Colber, by whose
efforts the company was originally
organized.
The bodies of the two women were
brought to this city on the afternoon
train today, accompanied by their
husbands, and will he shipped from
here to Cleveland Wednesday morn
ing. Mrs. Kausek was native Of
Austria, aged 29 years and ten
months, and Mrs. Eddy, who was
born in Ohio, was aged 2S years,
nine months and five days.
The flash Of lighting that killed
the two women was said to have been
terrific, and the doctors certificate
shows that the death of Mrs. Kausek
was instantaneous, and that of Mrs.
Eddy nearly instantaneous. The
clothes line from which the women
we're removing the clothes, was Of
wire, and was fastened to three
trees in the form of a triangle. The
lightning followed it completely
around, tearing all three trees, and
burning the wire in two. The wo-
men were not disfgured by the dead
ly fluid, their hair being somewhat
scorched and singed, but the features
were not destroyed.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-07-25
(From Wednesdays Dally.l }

(From Wednesdays Daily.)
The bodies of Mrs. August Kausek
and Mrs. G.. H. Eddy will be started
this evening for Cleveland, Ohio, the
home of the unfortunate women, for
burial, the bodies having been pre-
pared for shipment at Halls under
taking establishment in this city. The
bereaved husbands will accompany
them, as will also the three small
children of Mrs Kausek. Mrs. Eddy
leaves no children.
Examination of the bodies of the
TWO women after their death showed
that the lightning bolt had struck
with the greatest force on the left
side of Mrs. Kausek's head and neck,
burning that side, and going down
the body and breaking the bones Of
both feet. 1t is also said that the
metal tacks in her shoes were melted
out by the electric fluid. Mrs. Eddy
was struck on the left side, below
the shoulder.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-07-25
BIXBY TRIAL POSTPONED
UNTIL SEPTEMBER 18th.

Los Angeles, July Because
he Is suffering from an operation on
his nose, made necessary as the re-
suit of an injury sustained in an
automobile accident, George II. Blk
by, Long Beach millionaire. rested at
his home today instead OF going to
court TO face trial on charges OF con-
tributing to the delinquency OF
Marie Brown-Leyey IS years old,
and Cleo Helen Barker 10, who are
minors under the California law.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-07-25
SUPREME COURT SAYS
MURDERERS MUST HANG

Salem. July 22.-The supreme
court today affirmed the lower court
for Jackson county in imposing the
death penalty on Mike Spanos and
Frank Seymour. convicted of mur-
der In the frs. degree. An effort
was made to have the sentences
overthrown on the ground that the
confessions were extorted from the
men by third degree methods
The supreme court opinion says
that as the court admitted the con-
fesslons, no error was shown in the
appeale
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-07-25

Dirt is now flying on the right-of-
way of the new railroad, the first
unit OF which is to be constructed to
Wilderyile before winter. Such
teams as could be engaged for Mon
day morning were put on the job by
Engineer Harmon, the first work be-
ing done where the clearing was
commenced, and where the grading
for the Riggs" road was discon-
tinued. Other teams are engaged TO
go on the job Tuesday morning, and
within the next two or three days a
large crew will be at work.
The right-of-way as far as the
IApplegate river has been cleared Of
all timber and brush and is ready
for the grading outfit The only cut
Of consequence on the first unit will
be the one on Jerome Prairie, the
balance OF the route being OF the
lightest kind OF work. At the Ap-
plegate a bridge will have to be
constructed, but this can be built
by the time the graders reach the
river the bridge plans being pre-