Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, June 24, 1911, Page 1

THE BEMIDJ MiNNESd HISTORI SOCIETY. VOLUME 9. NUMBER 49. 48 MILES WARSHIPS REVIEWED BY KING United States Has Largest Battle- ship in World’s Greatest Dis- play of Fighters, EIGHT SQUARE MILES OF SHIPS One Hundred and Seventy Fly the British Flag, Being Flanked By Many Foreigners. TOGA SHAKESHAND OF GEORGEV. Admiral Vreeland, Representing American Navy Also Given Hearty Reception, Portsmouth, England, June 24— | Coronation week was brought to a brilliant and spectacular close today with the great naval review in the Solent, where forty-eight miles of warships were reviewed by King George and Queen Alexandria and by invited representatives of the| naval powers of, the world. The re- view not only provided a deeply im- pressive spectacle, but it afforded | abundant material for forming an adequate idea of the vast extent of Great Britain’s sea power. Anchored in six main columns, with smaller craft in flanking lines, every ship dressed and newly paint- ed, the fleet presented a magnificent spectacle as the royal yacht Victoria and Albert, bearing their Majesties, escorted by two other royal yachts, the Alexandria and the Alberta, and by several ocean liners carrying the royal guests, the Colonial representa- tives and members of parliament passed through the laue of ships. Occupy Eight Square Miles. The fleet occupied eight square miles of anchorage between the Isle of Wright and the mainland and be- tween the entrance to Portsmouth harbor and the Bramble Bank. The British vessels were assembled in five long main lines, the foreign ves- sels forming the sixth line. One hundred and seventy warships were flying the British flag. Included in the list were thirty-two battleships, among them the dreadnaught, Nep- tune, St. Vincent, Collingwood, For- midable, Prince of Wales, Victoria, Victori Dominion, Agememnon, New Zealund, King Rdward VII, Superb and Lord Nelson, Twenty-five Armored Cruisers, The armored cruisers numbered twenty-five and included such mod-| ern and formidable fighting mach- ines as the Indomitable, Inflexible, Indefatigable, Defence and Invinci- ble. In addition to the armored cruisers there were nine protected cruisers. The remainder of the great fleet comprised seventy de- stroyers, twelve torpedo boats, eight submarines and a number of supply ships and other auxiliary craft. U. S. Has Bigegst Ship. Flying the Stars and Strips the giant battleship Delaware of the United States Navy stood out con- spiciously among the foreign war- ships. The Delaware, of 20.000 tons displacement, was the heaviest ship of the entire fleet, either British or foreign. The Von der Tann of the German navy was (he next largest foreign warship in line. Next to the Delaware and the Von der Tann, the Danton, from France; the Radetzki, from Austria, and the Kurama, from Japan, claimed most attention in the foreign line. Next in point of strength was the Italian cruiser San Marco. The other foreign warships included the Reina Regente, from Spain; the Buenos Ayres, from Argentina; the Chaca- buco, from Chile; the Hamidieh, from Turkey; the Fylgia, from Swed- en; the Rossoya, from Russia; the Hai-chi, from China; the Giorgios Averoff, from Greece; the Eidsvild, from Norway, and the Jacob van Heemskerck, from Holland. Roar of Salutes for King. The progress of the royal yacht Victoria and Albert along the lines occupied several hours. All the while the ships kept up a roar of salutes. The ships’ aides were manned with sailors at attention, the quarterdecks were thronged with officers and marine guards, red-coat- ed bands played “God Save the King,” while “bo’suns” whistles piped out the order of the day. After the Victoria and Albert haei made its tour of the anchored lines it took its station near the St. Vin- Big Dreadnought Photos copyright by American Press and stronger than steel. after she had left the hangar. of the Air Is Launched For the British Navy Assoclation, 1911, alrship ever constructed. This huge NGLAND now has the largest Dreadnought of the air is called the Mayfly, and war experts all over the world are interested in the experiments that will be conducted with it. The huge dirigible airship s 510 feet long, forty-eight feet in dlam- eter and has a lifting capacity of twenty-one tons. | gasoline engines capable of developing 1t 18 equipped with two 300 horsepower. The gas bag ls made of silk covered with duralumin, a new metal that is lighter than aluminium There are three propellers, one large one in the stern and a smaller one at each side of the forward gondola. launched at Barrow-in-Furness and will be tested there. ing on and starting from the water. The vessel resembles the Zeppelin airship, but is larger than any yet constructed by Count Zeppelin. One of the pictures above shows the Mayfly as she was being launched, and the other shows her The craft was It is fitted for light- BERGH HERE; GETS BUSY New Agricultural Instructor at Be- midji High School Pleased With Demonstration Farm. AFTER WEEDS AS FIRST TASK. Otto Bergh, the Hendrum boy, who has arrived in Bemidji after having Jjust been graduated from the Univer- sity of Wisconsin, is much pleased with the selection of the Board of Education of the Schuch farm for demonstratioin purposes. “It is fortunate that the board could obtain so favorably a located tract,” says Mr. Bergh. “The soil of this tract is, I should say, typical of the land in this district. “We shall at once proceed to do what we can this summer, and our first task will be to get rid of the quack grass and what other weeds that may be found on the farm. “Not much can be done in the way of croping the land this year, ex- pect to put in some quick crop, such as fodder corn. Next year, we will have our own crops and gardens by the pupils.” Mr. Bergh's brother also came to Bemidji and may decide to locate here for the summer. TAFT BACK IN WASHINGTON Press of Work Causes President to Cancel Sunday Talk. Washington, June 24.—President Taft arrived home from his New Eng- land trip this morning and lost little time in tackling the mass of work that had accumulated during his brief absence. Owing to the press of business the President has found it necessary to cancel the engagement he had made to deliver an address to- morrow before a chautaugua meeting at Mountain Lake Park, Md. SCANDINAVIANS AT SIOUX FALLS on for Two Days, Sioux Falls, S. D. June 24.—The annual meeting and- festival of the Thonderlaget, a Scandinavian na- tional organization, began here to- day and will continue over tomorrow. The attendance includes several hun- dred members from South Dakota, North Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, Min- nesota and other states. A soft answer often gives us a chance to stand from under. There is only one thing pleasing about taxes, and that is they presup- pose something taxable. The reason of that tired and bored look on the countenances of some children is the trouble they have in (Continued on Page 4) sufficiently. discipling their parents. NRECECEEATIA/IE DA Annual Festival of the Tronderlaget | $600 FOR FOURTI PRIZES Big Purses to Be Hung Up for Boat and Other Sporting Events, Races OFFICERS OF DAY ELECTED Six Hundred dollars in prizes will be offered to persons taking part in the Bemidji Fourth of July celebra- tion. This conclusion was arrived at when the committees in charge met last evening. At this meeting offi- cers of the day were elected and the committees for the celebration named as follows: A. H. Jester, president. Fred Brinkman, treasurer. Edwin Gerald, concessions and pri- vileges. H. C. Baer, secretary. J. C. Parker, marshal of the day. Barker, chairman;etaoinshrdlucmwfy Advertising committee—E. A, Barker, chairman, Emil Schneider, George Kreatz and W. N. Bowser. Amusement committee—George Cochran, chairman, R. H. Schumaker, George Rhea and C. W. Woodmansee. Boat race committee—M. E. Smith, Dwight Miller and H. M. Stanton. It was decided that the day be filled with sporting events, including a free for all boat race, a log rolling contest and running races. One of the biggest boosts of the day to the subscription list was a check for $25 from the Fitger Brewing Co. Rev. E. P. Johnson, rector of a Minneapolis Episcopal church, will deliver the address of the day. BERNHARDT IS OFF FOR FRANCE Says she Probably Will Return to U. S. For Another Tour in 1915, New York, June 24.—Sarah Bern- hardt sailed for France on the Lor- raine, after a tour of the country which might well vitality of a young- er woman—she is 67 years old..but not Bernhardt. She was as full of spirits and life as ever, and her last word was that America grows so in her affections that she prob- ably will return for another tour in 1915 ; Chester McKusick a “Grandpa.” This telegram was received today by Chester A. McKusick from his son, John, at Marble, Minn.: “Twelve pound boy arrived this morning. All well.” A good schemer is rarely a good executor. A husband that can wash dishes is like a ruby in that he is a jewel and a rare one. Every wife wants her hustuid to succedd if for nothing else than to prove her own good judgment. Driven to Delperatmn By Flies, Ani- mals Rush Into’ Wlter Despite Aid ol;_len. $00 TRAIN KILL§ THIED BEAST In an effort to rid:(themselves from the stings of. millions of flies, two moose deliberately. cqmmitted suicide by drowning in the Qnst Rapid River in the northern pai of the county. This information lwns brought to Bemidji today by County Commis- sioner Clementson who comes to at- tend a special mee'.tng of the county board. 5« Mr. Clementson giys that lumber- Jjacks watched the nfisperate animals wade into the water,.their skin alive with flies. * The mo? began flound- ering about and the men in an effort to save the animalg dragged them ashore. The flies were thea brushed off the moose, but as soon{as the men left the flies gathered &hd the moose plunged for the secdnd time into the water, and this timg to their death. Mr. Clementson ‘gays the insects are worse this year than ever before. Moose seem to hepmusually tame this summer. A feW nights ago a Soo train killed a moose that refused to budge despite ;the shrieking of the locomotive whistle near Karl- stad. This animal was a big buck. ORE LAND TEST CASE ON Stanton Gives- 50 Days Leeway for Briefs on Case of Importance. One of the first cases to reach the courts involving the legality of the taxation of mineral right reserva- tions in land not Known to contain mineral of any kh’\p was submitted to Judge C. W. Stanton at Brainerd yesterday. The right to extend such tax Is disputed by Thomas G. Mc ~|Clure of St. Cloud, the‘owner of min- eral, reservations in. several thous- and acres of land in Crow Wing county, situated within what is term- ed the iron ore zone. The state is represented in the litigation by A. W. Flemming, county attorney of Crow Wing county, and Messrs. Stewart and Brower are atorneys for Mr. McClure. The point involved is important and the litigation will doubtless end in the supreme court. Judge Stanton granted the attorneys 50 days in which to file briefs. COOL WAVE ON THE WAY Weather Man Says Sunday Will See Fall in the Temperature. After a week of phenomenally warm weather for northern Minne- sota, the Weather Man is today out with a definite promise that Sunday will be cooler, and that showers may be expected tonight or tomorrow. The thermometer reistered 88 at noon today, which was twelve degrees less than the high record of the torrid spell, recorded on Wednesday. Yes- terddy was six degrees warmer than today. “We are not greatly in need of rain,” said August Jarchow owner of a model farm eight miles south- east of Bemidji, this morning, "but a good shower would do no harm. Crops in Beltrami county never were better than now.” $400 FOR STATE FAIR EXHIBIT Beltrami Commissioners at Special Meeting Vote for 1912 Display. Beltrami county is to have an ex- hibit at the Minnesota state fair this fall. The county commissioners at their special meeting today appro- priated $400 for such display. W.R. Mackenzie of this city will have charge of the arrangements for the esxhibit. Last year the Beltrami county exhibition was a prize win- ner and efforts will be made to have the one this year still more attractive. TEN TWINS IN EIGHT YEARS. Gulfport, Miss., Woman Presents Her Husband With Fifth Pair- Gulfport, Miss., June 24.—A Mis- sissippi woman claims the world’s record for twins, having given birth to five pairs, a total of ten children within a period of eight years. The woman, who thus displays her un- alterable opposition to race suicide, {is Mrs. J. D. Pigario of Gulfport. “Loyola” Again in Service. “Loyola" the trim little speed boat owned by Lee LaBaw, which was tipped over several weeks ago in a gale, was re-launched today, having been fully repaired. . 2 MOOSE COMMIT SUICIDE GRAHAM TORRANCE Named unnt.y Attorney for Beltrami Out of Field of Eight on Third Ballot. WINS OVER ERICKSON, 3 TO 2 All Members of Board Present at' Ad- journed Meeting Held Here This Afterncon. OUTSIDERS COUNT THE BALLOTS Following Unsuccessful Effort Not to Accept Resignation, Secret Votes Are Taken, Graham M. Torrance succeeds Henry Funkley, resigned, as county attorney . The Beltrami board of county commissioners, at a special meeting this afternoon, named him on the third ballot. The commissioners were to have met at 10 a. m. today but at that hour Viggo Peterson had not arrived from Puposky, so the commissioners adjourned until 2 p. m. All Members are Present. At that hour the commissioners were called to order by Chairman Peterson, with the following com- missioners present: Clementson, Fellows, Rako, Myhre, Commissioner Fellows first moved that the resignation of Mr. Funkley be refused. It was seconded by Clementson. In discussing this motion, Comnlis- sioner Rako said: “I see no reason why we should not accept this resignation. If 1 wanted to quit office or was tired of it, I would not want a body of this kind to keep me from doing so0.” Resignation is Accepted. The Fellows motion was lost, three to two, Myhre, Peterson and Rako voting in the negative. Commissioner Myhre then moved that the Funkley resignation be ac- cepted, and it was seconded by Rako and was sustained by a vote of three to two, the same commissioners who voted against the Fellows motion, voting in favor of the Myhre motion. Applications for the position thus made vacant were then opened from the following attorneys: Eight Willing to Serve. G. W. Campbell, John F. Gibbons, P. J. Russel, John L. Brown, A. M. Crowell, M. J. Brown, Graham M. Torrance, all of Bemidji and George E. Erickson of Spooner. It was decided that the election should be made by secret ballot. At the suggestion of Chairman Peterson a committee of outside men were ap- pointed to count the ballots, and W. R. Mackenzie and J. C. McGhee were named as such tellers. How the Commissioners Voted. The first ballot taken resulted in each of the following attorneys re- ceiving one vote: M. J. Brown, P. J. Russell, G. W, Campbell, George E. Erickson and A. M. Crowell. On the second ballot Erickson and Torrance received two votes and John Gibbons one. On the final ballot Torrance re- ceived three and Erickson two votes. Following his election Mr. Tor- rance at once prepared his bond and was sworn in late this afternoon. BANKERS TRAIN LUXURIOUS. Contained Palace Cars and Two Diners—Gemmel Aids. Bankers who came to Bemidji from the Twin Cities Wednesday rode on two of the finest trains that ever rolled into the city. The trains were crack coaches from the Northern Pacific’s famous Overland Limited trains. From Brainerd to Inter- national Falls the trains were under the direct and personal supervision of W. H. Gemmel, general manager of the Minnesota & International. Mr. Gemmel’s private car was at- tached to the train at Brainerd. Each of the cars, there were thirteen in all, were fitted with latest equip- ment for comfort in railway travel, including observation windows, din- ing service, barber shops and rich- ly upholstered easy chairs. On the rear end of each train the Northern Pacific’s sign, “Overland - Limited” was carried./ SUCCEEDS FUNKLEY GRAHAM M. TORRANCE, Today named to succeed Henry Funk- ley as county attorney. T0 LIST “DEAD BEATS” New Merchants Association to Keep Tab on Persons Who Fail to Pay Bills. ROE HEADS ORGANIZATION. Bemidji merchants have estab- lished a Merchants Credit Associa- tion and have elected a secretary 0. E. Jacobson, who will conduct an office independent of any individual merchant. The purpose of the association will be to construct and maintain a reliable credit list. The officers of the association are: K. K. Roe, president. W. G. Schroeder, vice-president. O. E. Jackson, secretary. James Given, treasurer. Mr. Jackson, the secretary is optimistic in his views in connection with the new organization, and says: “It should be remembered that this organization is not for the pur- pose of black listing anyone, but is for t] xfipfiguon of the merchant, and to be used by. any person muving to Bemidji from another city who ‘wishes to obtain credit.’ My- self, as secretary, am in touch with all cities and towns in the state who maintain associations of this kind, and through this connection I am able to secure in a short time the exact credit of anyone. “If a Bemidji man who has been | extended credit misuses it and re- fuses to treat it in a satisfactory manner, he:will be listed, with the merchants and no more credit will be given him. * BEMIDJI GETS G. A. R. MEETING Park Region Encampment Votes to Come Here—Hilliard Commander. Moose Lake, Minn., June 24.—The third and last day of the Park Region G. A. R. encampment was featured by the election of officers and the se- lection of the town in which to hold the meeting next year. H. L. Hilliard was present repre- senting Bemidji, and in a short ad- dress said that the people of Bemidji are ready to do everything possible for the old soldiers, and in flowing language told of the beautiful scen- ery, lakes and the many advantages that the town enjoyed by the graces of nature. On motion of Capt. White of Duluth, Bemidji was selected as the next meeting place of the en- campment. The following officers were then elected for the ensuing year: Com- mander, H. L. Hilliard, Bemidji; senior vice-commander, J. M. Under- wood, Staples; junior vice-command- er, Col. Warren Potter, Aitkin; chaplain, Charles Taylor, Long Prairie; surgeon, Dr. Tyler, Eagle Bend; officer of the day, Asa Daily, Duluth, HRKKKK KKK KKK KKK KK DADDY’S BEDTIME STORY, On page 2 of this issue will be found the first “Daddy’s Bed Time Story,” a new feature for Daily Pioneer readers. Should these stories prove popular the Pioneer will print not less than three a week. They are cleverly written and make wholesome reading for the youngsters, and will appear, as does the one to- day, with an attractively illus- trated heading. Watch for these stories and if you want more of them let the Daily Pioneer know it. It is up to you to say wheth- % ¥ er they shall continue. * KKK EH KK KKK KKK KK Kokkok ok ok kkkk kokhkkkkk * ok ko ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok k kK A man who is on good terms with himself is in fair way to make n succees of life. It isn’t hard to learn a thing, but to find out -afterward that it isn’t 80 in dlscourpslns. BELTRAMI'S NEW ATTORNEY TEN CENTS PER WEEK KEY MYSTERY AND CASSLAKEROBBERY *NEW DUMAS THRILL Raid on Soo Depot Leads to Report Criminals Busy Trying to Cover Evidence. DOCTOR’S FATHER IS COMING Said to Have Promised Son Aid and is Prepared With Funds for Any Emergency. FIRE MARSHAL IS ON WAY Report That Albert Hall is to Assist in Defense Denied By Mayor Himuelf., Just an ordinary little key looms today as the most important thing in the entire Dr. Dumas-Puposky robbery sensation. How this key got into the hands of the men who entered the Puposky building is a mystery being solved and with its solution may come a new shock for Bemidji. It will be remembered that the rob- bers did not break into the Puposky buiding, but walked up to the door and unlocked it. The lock was of such a pattern that an ordinary key would not unlock the door. Cass Lake Depot.Robbed. Despite the presence .of an ‘un- known number of dei eQfiv the face of the upl circles as ‘& résult of the Pupofky robbery and the arrest of Dr. Dumas, mayor of Cass Lake, the Soo depot in that city was broken open at an early hour this morning and robbed. I C. Curtis, the Cass Lake Soo agent, has not finished checking up, but believes that little was taken. The cash drawer contained 46 cents, which is missing. The ticket case 'was broken open and boxes and pack- ages in the freight room ransacked. It is believed that the robbery has di- rect connection with the Dumas case, ag it is said that an effort has been made by the alleged criminals to get rid of certain damaging articles. It became known this morning that should Dr. Dumas be held for trial that he will insist on a change ol venue, probably either to Walker in Cass county, or Brainerd in Crow Wing county. Bartenders Did Not Hire Torrance. An official denial is made by Wil- liam Lilley, vice president of the Be- midji Bartenders Protective associa- tion that that order had anything to do with employing an attorney for William Behan, the Puposky robber in jail here. Attorney Torrance was employed by John Reilly, a bartend- er formerly of Minneapolis. Behan is not in good standing in the bar- tenders union. State Fire Warden Keller and his assistant Sam Fullerton will arrive in Bemidji from Grand Forks this afternoon, and tonight the father of Dr. Dumas is expected from Minne- apolis &nd it is understood he will give his son all possible aid, and will be prepared to put up any amount of bail. It is announced here that United States District Attorney Charles P. Houpt of St. Paul, will be:in Bemidji next Wednesday, the day on which Dr. Dumas is to be given his prelim- inary examination, and that should Court Commissioner H. A. Simons fail to bind Dumas over Mr. Houpt will, it is said, proceed aainst the doc- tor on a warrant sworn out by the government. Dr. Dumas in Bemidji yesterday denied the report that he or any of his relatives were negotiating with Albert Hill, the Minneapolis attorney to assist in the defense. He said that plans for his defense were en- tirely in the hands of Judge Marshall A. Spooner of this city, one of the best known attorneys in the state and who became famous throughout the country by winning his fight to restrain “Pussyfoot” Johmson from wiping out the saloons of northern Minnesota under Indian treaties. A. A. Andrew of this city slso is assist- ing with the defense. Detectives, working on information furnished them by unnamed persons, are busy at Regina, Canada investi- gating persons said to be closely con- nected with the Dumas organization.