Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 11, 1911, Page 1

ONEE VOLUME 9. NO. 317. HOUSE, AFTER 2DAYS TALK, VOTES T0 GIVE PEOPLE MORE POWER Following Defeat of Similar Bill, Pfaender Measure, Providing In- itiative Passes, 63 to 50. RED WING QUIZ CONTINUES | Members of Board of Control Admit The Boys’ Were Whipped On Bare Skin, (By F. A. Wilson) Bemidji Pioneer Legislative St. Paul, March 11.—It took two days of solid debate, and the slaugh- ter of one bill, before the house final- ly decided to turn a somersault and pass an initiative and referendum bill which, if sanctioned by the senate and signed by the governor, means that the voters of Minnesota will have a direct voice in the matter of new laws. The Dbill passed late yesterday af- ternoon was introduced by Albert Pfaender of New Ulm and as a com- panion bill of the Campbell, Spooner & Co. measure, which went down to Burean defeat Thursday, was under consid-| eration as a special order of business. | The final vote was 63 to 50 but this was not recorded until after had;l been voted upon. The first amend- offered by Campbell of Minneapolis changed th':k three important amendments ment Representative bill relative to the percentage of per-! sons necessary to initiate legislation | from 25 to 20 per cent. The refer-| endum was left at 10 per cent. This was adopted. The Pfaender bill pro- | vided that the state constitution| might thus be amended, but an} amendment offered by Representa-| tive Kneeland of Minneapolis strikes| out this provision while a third! amendment provides that a major-! ity of all votes cast at the election | will be necessary. i The measure, of course, means an amendment to, the constitution and the bill passed proposes to put this| amendment up to the people to be! voted upon ‘at the 1912 election. i The final vote on the measure fol- lows. Nayes—Aker, Anderson, Andrew; | Boren, Bouck, Brown, G. W., Brown, L. D., Christie, Conley, Converse, Den- zer, Diessner, Dunn, H. H., Dunn, R. C.. Edwards, Fuchs, Hard- ing, Hauge, Healy, Henion, Jelinek, | Johnson, J. N., Kunze, Libera, Ly- diard, McDonald, McKenzie, McMar-| tin, Moriarity, Nelson, A., Nolan, Orr, | Greene, Papke, Perry. Peters, Peterson, A. J.,| 2nything about it, these are moment- Peterson, J. B., Peterson, O., Reed, Saggau, Skartum, Stone, C. E., Stone, W. T., Thielen, Untiedt, Utecht, Vir- tue, Warner, C. H, Wescott. Yeas—Anderson, A. V., Andérson, J. J., Boothroyd, Burnquist, Camp-2 Special order by the senate. bell, Clarke, Davies, Davis, Ferguson, Herzberg, Hill- man, Holmberg, Holten, Hopkins, Hurley, Johnson, C. E., Johnson, J. T., Just, Keefe, Kelly, Klemer, Knapp, Kneeland, Knutson, Lee, 1. J., Lee, J. F., Lee, S. N., Lennon, Lun- deen, McNeil, Mattson, Mettling, Minette, Morton, Nash, Nelson, Nye, Nygren, O'Brien, O'Neill, Pal- mer, Pfaender, Putnam, Ribenack, Rice, Rines, Robertson, Robinson, Rustad, Sampson, Schuler, Schwartz, Sulerud, Sullivan, Voxland, Wash- Fowler, Frankson, burn, Webb, White, Whiting, Wis-1 niewski. * ¥ X After a sharp exchange of words, the senate, by a vote of 29 to 31, yesterday killed Senator Klein’s bill which would have permitted places with a population of 100 to incorpor- ate and issue liquor licemses. The principal opposition was from sena- tors who believed the measure would not harmonize with the state law which prohibits the granting of a saloon license in a place of less than 500 population. * XK Representative D. P. O'Neill block- i be authorized by this session of the | Johnson bill provides for the crea- Warner, E,| H.,|trol on the witness stand at another !ed an attempt to adjourn the house, yesterday afternoon, over until Mon- day and as a result the representa- tives are today grinding away as usual although the senate yesterday adjourned until Monday at 11 a. m. Mr. O’Neill objected to a motion made to adjourn until Monday, saying: “You all know that this house will inot be in session next Tuesday be- | cause of the town elections and we |are in no shape to vocate our seats tomorrow.” * KK | ‘When the governor has written‘ the words “Adolph O. Eberhart” on { the Dunn good roads bills they will be laws of Minnesota. The sendte, passed the bills Thursday with cer-| tain amendments and yesterday the| measures went back to the house ‘\ywhere the amendments were con- {curred in and the bills now await | the signature of the governor. One | | ] jof the bills goes into effect immediate- 1y and gives the state highway com- ‘mission $150,000 to pay salaries and I expenses of expert road engineers. | This will provide forty road experts, | each to work in a district of one or two counties. The second bill is a! constitutional amendment to be voted | |on at the gemeral election in 1912. | It raiseg the limit of state road tax | ! which may be imposed by the legis-| ilature to one mill which would bring | more than $1,000,000 a year to the! [state Toad and bridge fund. i X K % i It isn’t likely at all that an employ- |er's liability bill will be passed by | the present legislature, because of i the wide variance of opinion as to the reasonableness and effectiveness of the measures presented. It is,\K however, more than probable that! the Lundeen bill raising the amount | that it is posible to collect as dam-| ages as the result of death from $5,-| 000 to $7,500, will be enacted into| law. This bill passed the house by a substantial majority and will soon | be acted upon by the senate. | K K { The proposition contained in a bill| introduced by Senator Brainerd to construct a barge canal to connect the Mississippi from a point near Brainerd with Lake Su- perior, at Duluth, has caused, some discussion but the plan hardly will Johnson of | legislature. The canal commission reported that such a canal, eight miles long, could be construct- ed at a cost of §$9,783,457. The sixth-{ tion of what he terms a state canal and river improvement fund, and re- quires the state auditor to set aside annually for such fund 5 per cent of the taxes derived from the gross earning taxes of railroads, from pub- lic utilities and from a possible ton- nage tax on ores and one-fourth a mill tax on general property. *x X ¥ Although the public doesn’t know ous days in the fight for reapportion- ment. The forces behind reappor- tionment are concentrating every ounce of energy for the crisis which | comes on Thursday of next week {when the bill is to be considered as On| the other hand, opponents of reap- | portionment are busy as bees. | Thursday of next week will be the most important day of the present ' legislative session, so far as Northern | Minnesota is concerned. | x X X | Members of the state board of con- ! public hearing on Thursday night, of the investigation of the Red Wing \Training School, admitted that they knew boys were stripped and whip-| ped while others declared they knew nothing of corporal punish- jment until the present investiga- tion began and that, had they known, they would have made a vigorous protest. Four boys went on the stand and told graphic stories of how abused at Red Wing. tion of the punishment hardly harmonizes with Superin- tendent Whittier's contention that inmates are only “spanked”. Charles Vasnly, a member of the state board of control, was one of those who said he knew boys had been laid over a barrel, their backs bared. and their bodies lashed. He testified that he The descrip- received | i | jevening between the Bemidji they had been flogged and otherwise ' BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY EVENING, MARCH 11, 1911, ; ; TWO REASONS FOR UNIVERSAL PEACE. = GRAND RAPIDS QUINT ~ OUTGLASSES BEMIDJI Itasca County Boys Run up Score of 25 to 13 Defeating B. H. 8. Without Difficulty. ¢ | BAILEY AND HEPFEL STA]?,l Wearers of the Blue and White Did Not Play Game They Are Capa- | ble of Putting Up. | . H | In. the basketball game played last | | and | | Grand Rapids high school baskétball | : i |fives, the team from Itasca county easily won, clearly outclassing the | Bemidji boys in every department of the game. Not at any time during the entire contest did the wearers of the blue| and white hold their own with the Grand Rapids boys, they, Grand Rap- | id, showing spurts of speed at times | which would indicate that they are in the championship class. Captain Larson, the big Bemidji centre, who has outplayed his op- ponent in every game played this season, was not up to usual standard, he was outjumped, outjudged and generally outplayed by Hepfel the lankey “Rapids” centre. Hepfel lost the ball on the throwup only twice to Larson during the contest, a feat that should indeed be commented upon. In the playing of “Rabbit” Bailey Bemidji had a star, This little ath- lete wag in every play and following the ball at all times. throughout the game. Baily threw but one basket during the contest but his work on the defense and team work more than made up for his failure to obtain points with a man twice his size guarding him. The playing of Whallin, the Grand Rapids guard, was good, this man throwing two difficult field goals and allowing his man to throw but one basket. Every member of the Grand Rapidg team was in the game all the time, not a single player loafing, and they showed a spirit during the entire con- test that can not fail to win games. For Bemidji, Bailey, Spencer and Neuman seemed to show up to better advantage that the other players. McDonald, who went in at gaurd for a while during the first half did not put up the game of which he is capable. The lineup was as follows: Be- midji, Larson centre; Bailey, Moritz and Neuman, forwards; Peck, Mec Donld and Spencer, guards. Grand Rapids, Hepfel, centre; Powers and Branndon, forwards; Whallin and Erskin, guards. Baskets, - Hepfel 4, Powers 1, Branndon 3, Whallin 2, Larson 1, Bailey 1, Neuman 1. Points from fouls, Powers 5, Larson 4, Neuman 3. Referee, Trytten, Bagley. Umpire, Lindsey. Timekeepers, Tyndell, Grand Rap- ids, Neuman. he "knew boys had been whipped so severely that they were made “stiff” by the floggings and that their bruises were manifest for some days after the whipping. P. M. Ringdahl, also a member of the board, said he knew of corporal punishment but be- lieved it was humanely and neces- sarily adminstered. Charles Halvor- son, still another member of the board, declared he did not know the method of corporal punishment and that if he had known it was carried on as developed during this investigation, he would have of- feréd serious objection. Efforts to locate a boy by the name of Shoves committed to Red Wing from Bemid- ji, who is wanted by Senator Steph- ens who, in a way, is directing the| administering investigation, have so far failed. | * &K “Detention for humane discipline and instruction of tramps, vagrants (Continued -on. Last Page)): = | ~—Carter in New York American. ISSUES SEED INFORMATION Dean Woods of Department of Agri-| — culture Gives out Law For the benefit of those who where turned out last fall by the forest fire and who do not understand the law in regard to the obtaining of free grass seed from the state the Pioneer is herewlth publishing ‘information which has been issued by Dean Woods of the department of Agri- culture at the state university; . 1. The Legislature has appropria- ted money for the purchagse and dis- tribution of seeds which are to be dis- |* tributed ifree of charge among tke settlers of northern Minnesota whose crops and buildings were destroyed by fire last fall. 2. The law allows the purchase of timothy, clover, red top, oats and rye for forage purposes. 3. These seeds will be distributed by county auditors in cooperation with the county commissioners and the Department of Agriculture of the University of Minnesota. You should get in touch with your county com- misioner or county auditor at once if you desire seeds. 4. The law specifies that all ap- plicat’ions shall be filed with the county auditor on or before March 15th. You should therefore make application in writing under oath immediately to the county auditor, stating the amount of seed wanted, the amount of land burned over, and the seed necessary for ' reseeding. The county auditor of Beltrami is J. L. George, of Bemidji; Koochiching, L. H. Slocum, International Falls; Rosseau Co., S. S. Bertilrud of Ros- seau. 5.. Where forage must be sown this spring, it is advised that you use one bushel of oats or rye per acre as a nurse crop, sowing with it four pounds of‘timothy and four pounds of red clover, On low land red top should be used instead of timothy, and alsike instead of red clover. 6. Where forage is not desired or the land is low, no nurse crop need be sown. Under such conditions, three pounds of timothy, three of red top and two or three of alsike clover will be sufficient seed per acre. and no seed can be distributed until the applications are all in. plications are filed with the Dean. It is important, therefore, that appli- cation be made promptly. county auditor at once. See. your 8. HBach person receiving, seeds must sow and plant the same; if sold or used for any other ‘purpose, the faw provides a fine or imprisonment. 9. Grass seed should be sown on the smow or at least early in’ the spring before.the frost:it out; the oats No applicat will be allowed:al'e the “Police Force of New York,” seed for more than twenty-five acres | Showing interesting phases of the life The ap- | as soon as the fost is out. Please make your application in writing or in person to-your county auditor at |once if you desire free seed. BEMIDJI YOUNG MAN DEAD| Frederick Newton Called by Death Late Yesterday Afternoon. Fréderick Alexander Newton, 2 years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. A, C. Newton, of Bemidji, died late yester- day afternoon at his home in this city. Frederick Newton came to Bemid- ii five yearg ago with his father from Drayton, N. D., and has made his home here since that time, being in the employ of the Northern National Bank of this city until two years ago when on account of his health he left that institution. He has been one of Bemidji’s most popular young men and has always been known for his honorable and gentlemanly conduct. He is survived by hig father and mother Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Newton, two sisters, Jennie and Bessie and two brothers Thomas and Daniel. The funeral took place this. after- noon in the Armory with a military service, under the auspices of Compa- ny K. of which he was an esteemed member. SHOWS TO PACKED HOUSE Moving Picture Bill Takes House By Storm. Again the house was packed to overflowing and there was not one single person but who was favorably impressed with the pictures shown at |the Majestic last night. An addi- tional picture to the program ‘as ad- vertised was reproduced, showing very interesting scenes of the late terrific explosion which occurred at the New York Central Powerhouse. The other feature numbers tonight of a New York policeman. A Comedy of a bashful man and the reaction of an heiress. This is indeed a funny comedy and brought GOMMANDERY HAS ELEGTION Bemidji Masonic Order Appoints Of-. ficers for Ensuing Year At the sesson of the Elkanah Com- mandery last evening the election of officers for ensuing year was held and resulted as follows; £.John M. Richards, Commander . A./Currie, Generalisimo " R. H. Schumaker, Captain Guard G. E. Carson, S. W.' . G. H. French, J. W. Earl Geil, Treasurer A. G. Wedge, Recorder Mr. Richardg succeeds W. A. Gould as commander. Sunday Sermons in Bemidji ndinavian Lutheran. There will be services in the morn- ing at 10:30. Sunday school, Nor- wegian and English, at 12. Service in the evening. At both services the choir will assist. Episcopal. Sunday school at 10. There will be no church services as Archdeacon Parshall is at White Earth with Bishop Morrison. . Baptist. Men’s Bible class 10. Morning service 11. Subject—"Pauls Fare- well to the Ephesians.” Sunday school 12:15. B. Y. P. U. 7; led by the Fastor. Evening service 8. Subject—"The Raising of Lazarus.” Special music by the choir. This being my last Sunday as Pastor of the local Baptist church I shall be very glad to see a large attendance of members of the chuch and con- gregation at all the services. Come praying for the services and we shall have a day long to be remembered. H. Robinson McKee, Pastor. " Methodist. Services in the Masonic Temple. Preaching 10:45; Subject, “‘The Child and the Church.” Special music. No evening preaching on accaunt of farewell service at the Baptist church. Sunday school 12. Epworth League 6:30; topic, * Numer- ous and Dangerous Foes,” Miss Reca Graling, Leader. Chas. H. Flesher, Pastor. much laughter from the attentive {audience. “The Silver Bell,” ag sung by Miss Hazel Fellows and Mr. Woodmansee met with the approval of the listen- ers. 3 1 Ttcis safe to say that tonight’shouse will be fully as crowded as was the one last evening. Presbyterian. Morning worship at 11. Subject, “The Gospel Hidden.” S. S. at 12:15. Young People’s Prayer meeting 7. There will be no even- 'ling service owing to the farewell service of Rev. H. R. McKee of the Baptist church. All'are invited to this service in the Baptist church. TEN CENTS PER WEEK. VAN TASSEL JURY UNABLE TO AGREE Court Discharges Body After 49 Hours Deliberation—Will He be Tried Again? MILLER FOUND NOT GUILTY Charles Stebbins Case Concluded This Afternoon—Other Proceedings In District Court i ”At six o'clock last evening Judge Stanton discharged the Frank Van { Tassel jury because of it inability to agree upon a verdict. They had been deliberating 49 hours and the foreman stated that they still stood nine to three. It is' rumored that nine voted for conviction and three for aquittal. The public is now curious to know Whether Van Tassel will be discharg- €d from custody or req{xired to face another, the fourth, jury. The court has not yet given any intimation of the course to be pursued. M. J. Brown defended Van Tassel. Fred Miller, who wag tried upon the indictment charging him with having forged a check drawn upon the Northern National Bank, was {found not guilty after a brief deli- beration of the jury. He was defen- ded by Graham Terrance. The Stebbins case went to the jury ilate this afternoon. The attention of the court at a session last evening was devoted to |'a hearing upon the appeel. of Sheriff Petrie, of Hubbard county, frm an order of the county commissioners fixing his salary at $800 per annum. A mutual agreement was reached pursuant to which the court fixed his salary, including depyties, at $1,310 per annum. Attorneys Harris Richardson, of St. Paul, and Aad A. Tone, bf Interna- tional Falls, are here today to repre- sent litigants in a court matter which will be taken up at 8 o’clock this evening. THE GLADIATOR GOMING Sanford Dodge To Appear Here in that Production Thursday. It has been suggested by some cri- tics that there i8 danger of ever-ela- boration in modern system of mount- ing plays; but so long as a manager approaches a great dramatic theme with the reverent regard for the author, a 'well balanced idea of the purpose of scenic decoration, he can- not go-far wrong in availing himself of all the artistic and mechanical ap- pliances of the day to enhanse the truthfulness and reality of his work. Mr. Sanford Dodge, who will appear at the Armory Theatre on March 16 and 17 has not only the faculty of a poetic appreciation of high dramatic themes, but he has a painstaking ca- pacity for beginning at the begin- ning of things. It is several years now since he first played “The Gladiator,” and his success has been beyond his wildest anticipation. He thought of it, talk- ed of it, and the season before he produced it he made a special trip to Rome and the surrounding country, that he might become thoroughly imbued with the atmosphere. There he traveled among the old ruins examining everything that he might find that would inspire him with life and fire of those old days of suffering. While there he made designs for the scenery used in his present production, his artists following his directions absolutely. The life and costumes of the old Romans he studied, so that in “The Gladiator” the American stage has a picture of Rome ag it was almost two thousand years ago.