Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, October 4, 1910, Page 1

e ] Mistorlcal Soc!ery MINNESTA | HISTOBIBAL THE BEMIDJ1I DAILY PION EER VOLUME 8. NUMBER 184 BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, T!JESDA’Y'EVENING, OCTOBER 4, 191, TEN CENTS PER WEEK. LURKING GERM PERILS REVEALED BY EXPERTS Dr. Hill at Anti-Taberculosis Exhibit Tells How Even Tots on Street Spread Disease. ANOTHER PROGRAM TONIGHT State Show to be Brought to Close by Talks From Bemidji Physicians And Others. In language so plain that every one of the 400 persons present could understand, speakers at th: Anti- Tuberculosis exhibit at the Armory opera house here last night, warned the public against the perils of the disease which today has fastened its clutches upon 10,000 persons in Minnesota, 2,200 of whom are doomed to die. How to escape the deadly tuber- cular germ and how to successfully combat it was told by experts, Dr. H. W. Hill of the state board of of health, as the principal speaker of the evening, citing many seem- ingly trivial incidents of every day life which have a direct bearing on the fight against consumption. E. E. McDonald, who presided at the meeting, emphasized the great importance of guarding against the disease and Rev. Flesher told of the work being accomplished in this state and call- ed upon the people to awaken to the great benefits to be derived by concentrated efforts, A. R. Blakey, who has charge of the exhibit for the state, delivered an illustrated lecture bringing home with striking force the ravages of the disease. Tonight another program,. free to the public, will be given, and the speakers will include Dr, Gil- more, Dr. Marcum, Rev. McKee and another illustrated lecture by Mr. Blakey. Rev. Father O’'Dwyer will preside. In his address last night, Dr. Hill said in part: “Tuberculosis of the lungs is the most serious of the tubercular troubles since the lungs are in con- stant action and we breathe about twenty times a minute and if the lungs become affected, all the func- tions of the body are interfered with, and after the tubercular germ has started in with its work, other germs proceed to break down the tissues and in some instances cavities as big as your fist are made ina lung, the destroyed tissues being coughed up in sputum. It is said that no one ever died of tuberclosis, that other germs did the work by des- troying the tissues. “But how does the germ leave the body? Pracutically speaking, it leaves by way of the sputum. “There are three principal ways * in which the sputum is carried to other people. First of all, by spit- ting it out, usually on the sidewalk. This will dry and carry the germs as dust is carried. “It is the fact that you will go out and step in that sputum, daub it on the floor and the little baby crawling around will get its hands in it and then into its mouth. Did you ever think of that? Women carry it on their skirts and all people carry it on their feet. “Second, the mouth spray. The breath, when we breath quietly, is free from germs. This has been found by experiments and is a matter which is brought before each student in the medical course at the state universities. When talking, laugh- ing, or singing, the breath comes out more quickly and it carries out par- ticles of saliva. This is allright if the germs are normal but if tuber- cular or diptheria, they are very apt to become infected. ‘The third and most important one of all is that of the hands. From the time we are children until we grow old, we are constantly - puttiug our hands into our mouths. What does this mean? Perhaps you have just shaken bands with some one who had his hands in his mouth. What was in his mouth goes into your mouth. This is one of the most important and serious things that I know of to deal with inthe United States and Canada. “‘Another source is from cows. I should have said that one of the minor ways is by fiies. Flies get in- to the sputum and then walk over However, the typhoid germ is much more often carried in this way than tuberculosis. “Tuberculosis in cattle is very common, especially among the low grade cattle. The state has legis- lated to the effect that the high grade cattle shall not be sold unless tested for tuberculosis but the low | grade cow, from which we get our milk, needs no 1nspection. Taking into consideration the fact that tuberculosis is carried by milk more than most any other way, is this not a wise law? “What I would like to see in this state is a 'Go, Look, See! society. When you buy a piece of goods for your dress, you know what it is made of and where it came from. Does anybody here ever think of going to see where their milkman gets the milk he sells to them each day? If we bad a society to ‘find out about all these things, then we would have a chance to get rid of this infectious disease.” OPTIONISTS STILL HOPEFUL Anti Saloon Organ Indicates That They Will be in Control. St. Paul, Oct. 4—Thatthe County Optionists still hope to control the coming session of the legis lature is shown by the following from a copy of the Minnesota the cake, bread etc. on the table.| HAYNER 1 STILL IN FIGHT FOR AUDITOR Refuses to Contest Nomination Won By George But Will Now Wage “‘Sticker”’ - Campaign. HAZEN AND FUNKLEY OPPOSED Issue, official organ of the Anti Saloon League, just out: ated for the state senate, none of whom, with the exception of one or two, having any serious opposition for election. Besides this there will be fourteen County Option Democrats Independents and at least one Prohibitionist for other senatori- al seats the majority of whom ought to be elected in which case the County Optionists would control the senate. ““At least fifty-five County Option Republican candidates for the House of Representatives have been nomi- nated and there isa considerable number of favorable Democrats and Independents to add to this list with the practical certaisty that the Pro- hibitionists will increase their repre- sentation in the Lower House, and it is certain that all Prohibition party men elected to either House will vote right on the County Option question. *“Therefore it will be seen that we have made a great advance over any- thing achieved in the past and our victories have come after a memor- able struggle.” A Study in Mind Reading. . Perhaps the most interesting thing done by Germain, the magician, at his entertainment next Friday night will be his experiments in mind read- ing. They are most bewildering and quite beyond explanation. Though his entire performance is replete with perplexing mysteries it is quite safe to say that when he traces a design -thought of by a spectator, or answers thought ques- tions, and a2 number of equally be- wildering mental tests he will ‘create more interest than at any other time, So much has been said pro and con on the subject of mental telepathy that this opportunity of seeing it thoroughly tested so that you may judge for yourself should be most welcome to the ordinary man. Ger- those of the famous Anna Eva Fay in that they a-e so simple and above board as to leave no possible room for deception. And yet Germain makes no claim of supernatural power. If there were no other part of the performance next Friday night this is the greatest public demon- stration of mental magic ever given, Bailey Lines Up Against Present Sheriff; Crowell For County Attorney— .Committee to Meet. It is not likely that any of the de- feated candidates for county officers at the precent rimary election will file notices of a contest within the limit prescribed by law, but it became { known today that at least one of the men who lost will still give the voters a chance to cast their ballots in his behalf. R. C. Hayner, the present county auditor, who was defeated for the nomination by a narrow margin by James George, is the man who pro- poses to try the experiment and he will make a “sticker” campaign. Under the law a man who fails to secure the nomination at the primary election can not become an inde- pendent candidate but there isa blank space on all hallots where the name of any man may be inserted. A name may be written in, or an aspiring candidate may have “‘stick- ers” printed. Mr. Hayner proposes to do this and distribute them throughout the county. Mr. Hayner isout of the city for a few days but probably will return Thursday and begin work in his unique campaign. Another interesting development today was the announcement-that ““The primary election ig over-and |.Sheriff Hazen was to have opposition preparatory to the nnal election we|at the poll: by Thomas Bailey, -who- have been casting up the results. has begun the circulation of a peti- We find that twenty-six County Op- | tion to have his name go on the ticket tion Republicans have been nomin-|as an independent candidate. Mr. Hazen succeeded him in, that office. Still another bomb exploded today was the news that Henry Funkley is not to have every thing his own way as a candidate for the office of county attorney. He is to ‘be opposed by Alvin Crowell whose name will go on the ticket as an independent caqdi~ date. Mayor John C. Parker as chair- man and Emil Denu as secretary of the Republican Beltrami County Central committee have been issued a call for a meeting of the committee on October 10 at 1:30 p. m. at the city hall. At that time the place of court commissioner on the ticket, made vacant by the recent death of Clyde J. Pryor wll be filled. The call says: «This meeting is called for the purpose of discussing plans to pursue during the present cam- paign. Much is expected of Bel- trami county and the presence of every member of the committee is necessary in order to accomplish the desired results, on election day, Tuesday, November 8.” MANY PARTRIDGES HERE Despite Ravages of Flru Birds Are Being Bagged. Daily. Although the partridge season only opened last Saturbay, Be- midji sportsman have already shot a number of birds, “This has been a good season for partridges, and they are plentiful this fall,” said one of the most prominent hunters in Bemidji today. *“The conditicns have been all that could have been desired by the part- ridges to rear their young, although the numerous forest fires have ex- terminated many of the bizds. I have been through the woods in this vicinity ' considerable the last few months and have noticed many partridges. There will be good shoot- ing all this fall and our hunters should, thank S. C. Bailey, the Be- midji game warden, for fhe excep- tional manner in which the partridges have been protected during the closed season.” | Around the north shore of Lake Bemidji and ranging off towards the Bass Lakes. is one of the best bunting grounds for partridges in the state and to. the south as far as Lake Plantagnet is another place. POLITICS CAUSE OF ALLEGED MURDER Hides the Victim’s Body In Trunk William Church of Casida, Wis., yesterday evening got into a political argument with Frederick Thompson in. which he killed his adversary and concealed - his-body-fin.s trunk which he endeavored to- bury under a hay- stack, but was fortunately discovered before he had time to complete his arrangements. Sounds interesting, Eb? It is, and the rest of the stories to be found at the ever popu- lar Majestic Theatre tonight are just as interesting, The film en- titled “What the Daisy Said,” is a very interesting story of love and deception, while “Take Oae Please” is an uproariously funny comedy con- taining one laugh per minute. Don’t miss this fine program. Tonight only. Admission 10c. MAYOR GAYNOR AT HIS DESK New York Executive Resumes Reins of Government. New York, Oct. 4—Mayor Willlam J. Gaynor is again the active head of the New York city government. Mayor Gaynor came to the city hall and took hold of the executive reins for the first time since Aug. 9 last, when his intended vacation trip to Europe was cut short by a bullet from the pistol of James J. Gallagher, a discharged city employe, who shot the mayor down on the deck of the steamer’ on which he was about to sail. John P. Mitchell, president of the board of aldermen, has been acting mayor of the city during the mayor’s absence. GARLTON STILL HELD; |TAK LEY IS KEPT DOWN|BRIBE. CHARGES NOW VANTASSEL GASE ON Jury Disagrees in Case of Man Charged With Robbery But Second Trial Will Be Held. JOHN LEHNER TELLS OF ATTACK Declares His Assailant Struck Him Down While Alone in His Cabin Near Blackduck. Jobn Carlton must again stand trial on the charge of having held up and robbed John Englebrick on the lake shore here last spring. The jury in the case at his trial which was concluded late yesterday afternoon remained out all night and after asking instructions from the court at 9 o’clock this morning re- sumed their deliberations but at 11 o'clock informed the court that it would be impossible to reach an agreement and was dismissed. The jury reported to Judge B. F. Wright of Park Rapids who is occupying the district court bench here today while Judge Stanton, betore whom the Carlton case was tried, is in Aitkin holding a special one day term of court. Judge Wright probably will continue on the bench for the next few days, as Judge Stanton expects to find it necessary to visit the Twin Cities before returning to Bemidji. The Carlton jury is said to have stood ten for conviction to two for acquittal. County Attorney Chester McKusick announces that the state will ask for a new trial. In the meantime, Carlton has been taken back to the county jail. 5 The case against Frank VanTassel is on today before Judge Wright. VanTassel is charged with assault in the first degree, the penalty for whic his from five to ten years in the penitentiary, VanTassel is alleged to have attacked John Lehner, an aged farmer. in his cabin near Black- duck, knocking him down with a hatchet and leaving the old man in an unconscious condition, The motive of the alleged crime is pre- sumed to have been robbery, although only a few dollars was taken, a large sum being over- looked. A jury in the case was secured be- fore noon, a special venire of fifteen ing of court this morning. Mr. Mc- Kusick has personal charge of the state’s side of the case and is being assisted by Edward T.Crawford. Van Tassel is being defended by CTharles Scrutchin, The state opened 'it’s case with the testimony of Lehner and he noon. story of the alleged attack and said heavy hatchet held in both hands. jury tomorrow. N SAME OLD POLICY. main’s mental problems excel even it would be well worth™ attention as| ! men reporting for duty at the open- was on the stand during the after- He told a straightforward his assailant tricked him into his cabin where he struck him witha The case probably will go to the Approximately Su-u as Last Year— Three Want Liquor Licenses. At the regular meeting of the city council held last evenming the tax levy for the ensuing year was pre- sented and it shows little ¢_:hnnze over the figures for last year, the amount being somewhat more than $27,000. Assessment rolls were al- so presented for sprinkling, scaven ger work, sewers, extension of side- walks, curbing of Third street cement sidewalks and cement paving. . A revised fire ordinance was adopt- ed which forbids the moving of wooden buildings in the fire district. Plans and specifications for the new jail and city hall were formally approved, the jail plans having been endorsed by the state board of con- trol. 5 Certain streets were ordered vacat- ed and it was decided to reject all bids for the filling in of Beltrami ave- nue leading to the new Soo depot and readvertise. The new bids will be opened next Monday night. Applications for three saloon licenses were received and ordered advertised, - They were from Frank Silversack, Fred Brinkman and Peter Linderberg, the latter desiring to do business at the old Martin Rosen stand on Second street, HORSE KILLED IN RUNAWAY Nangle Delivery Team Becomes Fright- ened at Piece of Paper. A delivery team owned by Charles became frmn.ened ‘at1l s m. todly at a piece of paper being whirled about by the wind, and dashed north on Minnesota avenue and just as they passed the city hall plunged intoa wagon heavily loaded with plank. One of the horses lunged with terrific forced against the timbers receiving injuries from which it died shortly .afterward. ~The animal’s shoulder was broken and it was otherwise badly crushed. ‘The other horse escaped serious injury, The team was a fast pair of animals and Mr. Nangle had been offered $400 for them only a few days ago. v OLE. ANDERSON NOT GLOSED Confusion of Names Leads to Misstate- ment of Facts. In telling of the closing of two Bemidji saloons by the government yesterday, the Pioneer inadvertently used the name of Ole Anderson, 106 put out of business. Anderson. 102 Second street, pro- prietor of the Lake Shore hotel, who was ordered to discontinue his bar atonce, on the ground that liquor had been 'furnished to persons of Indian blood. 5 ‘There has been no charges made against Ole Anderson and his place present action by the government. cidentally Started. left standirg In.the road near Bohen’s farm in Worth, a West Side suburb, killed him. B rooms in the woods near by. Third street, as one of the places As a matter of fact it was Louis isin mo way connected with the CURIOSITY CAUSES DEATH Farmhand Run Over by Auto He Ac- (Chicago, Oct._4.—Curiosity on the part of James Stahl, a farmhand, thir- ty. years old, to find out what were the eomponent parts of an automobile ‘resulted in hig death when the object The automobile was left standing in the road by a party seeking mush- MADE AT GASS LAKE New Agent Arrives and Report Spreads That He Has Proof of “Protec- tion” Money. MORE THAN $300 INVOLVED Mayor Dumas Leaves for Washington— no Word From Governor Who Gets New Roast. Cass Lake, Oct. 4—A new sen- sation today thrilled the village in its fight against the government’s saloon closing order, charges being made which, if substantiated, will land “certain persons employed by the government in the penitentiary. T. E. Brents, special Indian agent of Oklahoma has arrived under orders’ from Chief W. E. Johnson to investi- Rate, among other things the charges that O. O. Jetley, agent, has been in- toxicated while here unders ordrs to investigate other agents. The big thrill, however, comes from the widely circulated report that Brents has affidavits from cer- tain saloonkepers here to the effect that they have paid together with a brewing company more than $300 since May First, in consideration of a promise of “protection.” Brents, it is said, has been furn- ished checks paid by the saloon- keepers and is presumed to have affidavits showing the amount paid in cash by the brewing company. Brents also appears to have been furnished affidavits by citizens charging that Agent Davis was -in- toxicated at the time he threatened Attorney Charles Argall a few weeks ago for which Davis pleaded guilty and was required by Justice Frank Ives to furnish $300 peace bond or g0 to jail for three months. Agent Jetley who was suspended, pending charges. Agent Matulys is back from Ore- gon. The -consensus of opinion here is that Agent Brents is the most level- headed of all agents that have ap- peared here and citizens are anxious and wiliing to furnish him all facts they can. Mayor D. F. Dumas has started to Washington in response to a tele- gram from Secretary of the Interior Ballinger requesting him to come. No word has yet been received from Governor Eberhart in answer to Judge Ives’ latest appeal. The current issue of Judge Ives’ news- paper, The Times, contains the fol- lowing editorial: “Governor Eberhart has repeatedly been petitioned and importuned to demand relief for the suffering people who have been raped and abused by the so called Indian special agents and up to this writing bhas done nothing. The governor of a great commonwealth owes a greater service to the people he assumes to govern than hedging when an unpleasant duty is forced upon him and dode- ing a plain duty to ward off criti- cism before election. *‘We have laid our case before the governor in all its tragic truthful- ness, we have asked him to demand enforcement of the state laws rather than permitting the brutal edicts of a few special agents of the federal Indian department to rule us with pistol and buldgeon. Has he done anything for our relief? *‘If our governor had the courage to demand of the president the recall of the marauders and an abrogation of federal intervention where state investigation denies all Stahl inspected the numerous levers |laws are sufficient to govern he d: then stepped to the front of it|would show some interest in the and turned the starting crank. The E vy machine bore down and crushed work we have demanded of him. c-nndlnn line all thclo ynu. Bim before he could step aside. 1It|Rather than take the initiative and _down a steep declivity. 'he occupants of the machine heard demand his rights he has hidden be- hind the possibilities of the federal nd the horrid situation is