Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, May 18, 1912, Page 1

] ! | ‘ | T | | | -f . R P 1 Lo e | i THE ——— VOLUME 10.. NUMBER 18. EXERCISES WERE WELL ATTENDED High School Seniors Present Annual Class Day Program to Large Audience. RECEIVED USEFUL GIFTS Presented By Gladys Stanton With Reasons For Each as They Were Given Out. “THE BEST I EVER HEARD" Said Professor Dyer After Exercises Had Been Closed With a Song and Yell. Members of the senior clads at the High school held their class day ex- ercises yesterday afternoon in the members of the school and many parents and friends. After addressed the class stating that it was the best class day program he had ever heard. Gladys Stanton presented the class gifts at the close of the program, tell- ing the reason for each as it was presented. Florence Ripple was giv- en a small piano; Poldie Rauscher, a two wheeled cart to assist her in carrying about her vast store of knowledge (she is class valedictori- an); Margaret Slough, a jumping Jack; Dorothy Torrance, a toilet set; Hilda Galchutt, a strap for use on her pupils when teaching. The gifts to the boys were as prac- tical. Hiram Simons, Jr., was pre- sented with a memo book in which he might jot down brilliant sayings; Charles Gerlinger was given a gun to shoot and scare away the girls; Stanley Knott received a bottle of catsup in order that he may never be late; Aleck Ripple drew a gavel with which to call his classes to order; John Gainey was presented with a ladder so that he might reach great: er heights; Melvin Galchutt received a mask to hide his blushes; and Wal- ter Jones was given a blank book in which to keep a number of recita- tions. In the class prophecy, Dorothy Torrance found herself transported to Mars and was amazed to find other members of her class there also. Leopoldine Rauscher traced the his- tory of the class during the four years it has been together. Melvin Galchutt delivered the class essay, taking Amundsen as his subject and drawing a lesson from the ability and determination of the explorer. Hilda Galchutt and Margaret Slough gave readings that were well received by the audience. Stanley Knott, who has not been with the class for the past six months but teaching out from Tenstrike, told of some of his experiences, laying em- phasis on his oxymobile. Aleck Rip- ple delivered the “Death of Lafa- yette”, and Hiram Simons, Jr., gave the class oration, taking “Individual- ty’” as his subject. Musical numbers were given by Florence Ripple, Harry Grindall and Mabel Flesher. At the close of the program, the class sang the class song, and gave the class yell. presence of other the program, Professor Dyer DESCRIPTION OF SWANLAND. Charles Swanland, at large in the woods near Kelliher, and accused of murdering David Vidstrom on Mon- day morning, is described as follows: Age thirty-eight; heighth, five feet eight; weight, about 180 pounds; light complexion; light brown mus- tache, blue eyes, stooped shoulders, light hair. When last seen was wear- ing lumbermen’s clothes—stag pants and shirt. Wore a black hat, num- ber ten shoes. Carried a 30-30 Win- chester, a revolver and a packsack. He is said to have killed two men be- fore coming to America. Sheriff Ha- zen will be glad to receive any in- formation concerning this man. Richeson a Maniac. Boston, May 18.—Clarence Riche- son, condemned to death in the elec- tric chair for the murder of Avis Linnell, was in a state yesterday de- scribed by physicians as “hysterical coma.” Richeson tosses about his cell and cries out against fancied spies. He has requested that a min- ister be with him until the hour of his death and two men and thus keep his watch. Governor Foss has re- fused to refer his’ petition for clem- ency to the executive council. R R R R R © SUNDAY IN THE CHURCHES ¢ R RIS RN Sunday School Lesson—May 26, Pastor, C. W. Foley; subject: “Truth- fulness.” Matt. 5:33-37; James 3:1- 12; 5:12. 1. THE LESSON HEREIN TAUGHT It is not the simple lesson of truth- fulness, however important that may be. We must look deeper than the folden Text (Eph. 4:25-R. V.) sug- gests for the heart teaching of Matt. 5:33-37. The profound, yet very plain lesson taught here is—Vows forbidden. This includes all vows, oaths, man made covenants; every- thing suggestive of the stability and reliability of man. The word translated forswear means—to violate one’s oath; to com- mit perjury. It is plain, however, that what He is saying is not, “thou shalt not forswear thyself,” this is what the law said. What then did He say? “Swear not at all.” The reason for this is quite evident—vow- ing, pledging had led to perjury un- der the law. We see in this the law doing its work—showing man up. By the law is the knowledge of sin—Rom. 3:20. The law was not given to perfect man, but to show the imperfection of man—Heb. 7:19. Read Heb. 7:11- 28, where we see that the “foregoing commandment” was disannulled, not because it was sinful, but because it had served its purpose in showing man up as sinful, and also in guard- ing him faithfully on the way as the “schoolmaster,” or child leader (Gal. 3:24), to Christ who has now been brought in as the better hope. So we see there was ‘no interim, God never deserted man, but kept him shut up under law to a faith, or better, the faith about to be revealed —~Gal. 3:23. All this was necessary by way of preparation, as Gal. 3:22 shows. The law has done its work, the scripture hath concluded; and what is the conclusion? “All under sin.” To what end? “That the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.” So here in our lesson, the tolera- tion of oaths under law proved every man unfit to take oath, make vows, be ready for the perfect Man Christ Jesus in whose blood the New Cove- nant is, and will stand because of the character of the One who has en- tered into covenant with God. Now every one who believes into the Lord Jesus Christ, comes into abiding, unfailing covenant relation with God. “And the law came in be- sides, that the trespass might abound; but where sin abunded, grace did abound more exceedingly” —Rom. 5:20-R. V. Profitable in- deed would it be were we permitted to turn to the last chapter of Levi- ticus and study it in connection with this. Turn to it and read, noting that which is so evident, viz: law in force but can not avail. In the face of the most merciful re- lease the Israelite was still unable to perform his vow. They, as we, and we, as they, are left bankrupt sinners with no capacity of our own for good, and no ability to perform. Then notice how beautifully in grace pro- vision comes in sacrifice. Man in- deed was worth something, but an- other must produce the value. Es- cape indeed for man, but none for the Victim, He must die, no substi- tute could be provided for Him. Man’s value is represented in Him, but His value is by no means ex- hausted in the redemption of man. As the matter now stands under grace, “We are complete in Him.” Col. 2:10. Note the revised reading, “In Him ye are made full.” The word means, to make replete, i. e., literally, to cram. Read Ph’p. 4:18, 19, where the same word is used, and plainly means, to fill up a deficiency. Jesus stands for our incompleteness, our emptiness, and we, in Him, get our completeness, our fulness. Where do church covenants and vows find a footing then? pledge so often hung upon the wall, which our young people are asked to sign? God help us to drive home to the heart of every Christian, young and old, the solemn fact—We are cove- nanted, pledged, in the precious blood of the Son of God, to all the possibilities Which are in Jesus Christ for us, and there is no escape from the responsibilities. Our respon- sibility is in Him because our ability is in Him. “I can do all things in Him who strengtheneth (empow- ereth) me.” Ph’p. 4:13. “Apart from Me ye can do nothing”—John 15:5. It is in His Name wholly that we come, we dare not add our own, and thus suggest incompleteness on His part. 2. THE POWER OF THE TONGUE. As set forth in James 3:1-12, it has a general application, and in this becomes a wholesome lesson, but let it bears fo the matter of teaching. The tongue has been chosen of God to_declare the good tiding, and noth- ing can ever supercede it, but what enter into covenant, that he might] How do we justify the | BASEBALL The box soore of Ameri- can Assoclationgames will be posted on the Ploneer bulletin hoard, corner Fourth and Beltrami, each day as fast as they come In by telegraph. Bagley Here Tomorrow. Bagley and Bemidji will clash in a game of baseball at the fair grounds Sunday afternoon at 3 p. m. Word from Bagley is to the effect that the team this year is a winner and that Bemidji need not hope to win tomor- row. Perle Davis, who is coaching the Bemidji team, announces that ar- rangements have been made for uni- forms and that .before many games pass the team will appear in the new suits. The uniforms have been do- nated by the Fraternal Order of Eagles and will have the letters “F. 0. E.” on the shirt &onts. The let- ter “B” will appear on the sleeve or over the chest. The Bemidji line-up will be as fol- lows: Miller, ¢; Erickson or Smiley, p; Riddell, 1st; Brainerd, 2nd; Rice, §'s; Miller, 3rd; Baumgardner, 1 f; Smith, ¢ f; .De Rushia, r f; Bailey and Edd, subs. COOOPPOOOOOOOOS® © STANDING OF THE CLUBS, © OO0 OOOOOOOOOOGO® American Association, Won Lost P.C.| Columbus . 10 £33 Toledo . .. 12 586 Minneapolis . 13 581‘ St. Paul .. 17 485 Kansas City .. .15 17 469 Milwaukee . .13 16 442 Louisville . L1017 316 [ndlanapfills . 11 20 .355 Games Yesterday. Kansas City 6, Minneapolis 3. Milwaukee 5, St. Paul 3. Toledo 3, Louisville 2. Indiapapolis 2, Columbus 1. American League. Won Lost P.C. Chicago . . .22 6 .786 Boston . . 9 .640 Washington . 12 .520 Detroit . . “ 14 500 Cleveland . . <2 12 478 (Copyrigh OLE SONSTRUD DEAD. Ole Sonstrud, aged seventy-seven, committed suicide yesterday morn- ing by shooting himself with a shot- gun. The act was committed in the town of Liberty on the farm of his son-in-law, E. M. Sathre, with-whom he had been visiting for some time. Coroner Ibertson was: ¢alled: yester- day morning and went tothe scene of the shooting in the afternoon. ir. Sonstrud is survived by’his wife, Mrs. O. B. Sonstrud, and daughter, Mrs. M. Sathre. Miss Ella Sathre came from Hope, N. D., last night and tha Misses Caroline and Ava Sathre are in the city. Funeral Monday at 2 p. m. from 1204 Dewéy averius. & Elwell Law Held Good. St. Paul, May 18.—The supreme court made no qualifications yester- day when it handed down its decision (Continued on last page.) us notice the first hand relationship 3 Photo by Ameriflln Press / slm:lfitloli in the Elwell law case. The court held that the law was constitutional. Idle Coal Mine In the Anthracite Region and Type of State Police That Guards Property. - Moss Raises Stench. Decaying moss along the lake shore is raising a stench that ig un- Dleasant to people living in that part of Bemidji. The moss is held in the ice during the winter but when the ice thaws, the moss is rolled up on shore in long strings. Dead crabs and small fish are often entangled in the weed so that the whole masg con- tains much animal matter. City offi- clals are preparing to rake the moss .| on the shore, dry and burn it. - Allen Must Go to Chair. Wytheville, May 18.—Floyd Al- Ten, who'was yesterday found guilty of killing Prosecutor Foster at Iills- ville Jast March, must die in the {electric chair. When the verdict was returned yesterday, few were in the court room, apparently fearing 2 rep- etition of the = Hillsville shooting. Detectives searched everyone before allowing spectators in the room. A»nnd breakfast. < Trip to Cohasset by | |sippi river trips, thence into Poke- 3 'blnqnet at’Hotel Pokegama, evening _|Pproperty of Mrs. Newby. T RN . TEN CENTS PER WEEK. RUSSELL MAY BE STATE CANDIDATE Report Says He Is Out For Demo- cratic Nomination For Office of Governor. IS BEMIDJI CITY ATTORNEY Has Lived Here Twelve Years, Com- ing From Crookston And Has Held Other Positions. CONVENTION IS ON JUNE 6 Will Be Held In Duluth—County Delegates To Be Elected on May 29. P. J. Russell, city attorney of Be- midji, is candidate for the Democrat- ic nomination for governor, accord- ing to a dispatch from International Falls. P. J. Rusgell has been a resident of Bemidji for the past ten or twelve years, having come here from Crook- EDITORS' PROGRAM OUT Northern Minnesota Association to Spend Three Days In and Near Grand Rapids.” MANY ARE EXPECTED The official program of the annual opting of the Northern Minnesota Editorial dation has been ‘com- Dleted, and the circul¥riot invitation and authentic announcement will be issued and sent through the mails in a few days. The outing will be ‘held on Friday, Saturday and Sun- day, June 21, 22, 23, at Grand Rap- ids, and Editors Kiley and La Fren- iere of Grand Rapids, together with President Dare of Walker and Secre- tary Rutledge of Bemidji, announce auto rides to range towns in the vi- cinity of Grand: Rapids, viewing the iron mines,. boating, fishing and bathing, with the “glad hand” to be extended by every resident of north- eastern Minnesota. The program finally agreed to is complete, with the exception of a few minor details; and is as follows: June 21—Arrive in Grand Rap- ids, auto rides about the-city, view roints of interest, including paper mill, public buildings, etc., banquet at Hotel Pokagama, reception and ball; attend entertainment givan by University lecturers. June 22—Morning constitutional, breakfast, automobiling and boating. Visit to state experiment farm, straw- berry dinner at state farm, by su- perintendent McGuire. 2 p. m.—Automobile party to Col- eraine and Bovey. Special train through great open-pit mines and trip through the greatest ore con- centrating ~ plant in - the - world. Launch parties and trout fishing on famous Trout Lake. Auto sight see- ing’in and about range towns. ¢ p m.-—Banquet at Hotel Fitger, Bovey.” Business session following banquet. Moonlight auto trip to |Grand Rapids. June 23.—Sabbath, constitutional auto: Fifty launches will leave Co- ‘hasset docks taking party on Missis- gama lake. - Outdoor noon picnic din- ner. Boat riding and fishing during afternoon. Return to Grand Raplds, Bnyn a Fast Horse. J’ P. Pogue has bought “Dapny Brixht," a 2:16 horse, formerly the The New- by’s have been 1iving in- Moose Jaw, Clllldl but at present are living at International Falls. Mr. Pogue has the horse in his barn now: and ‘says that 1t is one of the fastest in this pm‘t of the country.. = mmny Pet nmpmn. ] ~mnnnpolh. ston, Minnesota. For several years he was a member of the state Forest- 1y board and has held other public offices at different times.- He wag ap- pointed city attorney last year to fill an unexpired term and after the spring elections, was reappointed without opposition. The International Falls Daily Jour- nal last night said: “We have it on the authority of ome of the most prominent Democratic politicians in the state that northern Minnesota will this year have its first candidate for governor in the person of the - Honorable P. J. Russell, of Bemidji, Wwho ig picked to receiye the Demo- cratic nomination at the Duluth con- vention on June 6. Mr. Russell is an attorney and prominent both in legal and Democratic political eir- cles.” County conventions for the Demo- cratic party will be held in Minne- sota, May 29, and the state conven- tion will be held in Duluth June 6. Since the straw ballot taken by the Pioneer in March, there has been much talk of Judge Stanton as a can- didate for governor from the Demo- cratic party but he has declared many times that he would not make such a race. The entrance of Mr. Russell into the gubernatorial race will center the eyes of the state on Bemidji for some time. Incidentally, it will be the first time that northern Minneso- ta has ever had the chance of voting for a home man for the highest of- fice in the state. Mr. Russell could not be found at his home or at the office this after- noon for a statement. Hot Contest in Ohio. Columbus, 0., May 18.—The storm of politics which has been sweepiug back and forth over the Buckeye state for nearly two weeks became a - veritable tempest today, and there is every indication that it will continue up to Monday midnight, a few hours before the polls open for the presi- dential primaries. Today four aspi- rants for the presidency are trailing one another oyer the state. Tonight & vast army of stumpspeakers,-repre- senting the choicest oratorical talent of both parties, will hold forth in every city, town and cross-roads hamilet, from the Pennsylvania to the Indiana lines and from Lake Erie to the Ohio river. The early prediction that the campaign would be the most vigorous ever waged within Ohio’s boundaries has been amply fulfilled. Ohio has no presidential preference primary law, but the primaries to be held next Tuesday are expected nev- ertheless to make it plain who is fav- ored by the voters of this state for the presidential nominations. The Republican voters will vote for two candidates for delegateg to the ma- tional convention from their district. The ballots will not bear the names of the presidential candidates. The voters therefore may be somewhat in the dark as to whom the candidates for delegates favor for the presiden- tial nomination, but -workers at the | polis: no douht will find & way to in- | ateate to the vouu how the cand:- | will be La Follette candidates for na~ unnl»-dahnfq. but as'a rule thm Ii[,,o[[.l MINNESOTA ISTORICAL ® SOCIETY, Fortunately for all concerned there his been ¢omps: closing of the mines on April ‘miners. T 8 ... What riol ACrCCrCEATIVAIC BAAE