Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, June 5, 1912, Page 1

S » “ islation. THE Hisglor VOLUME 10. NUMBER 33. SPECIAL SESSION NOT HARMONIOUS Both Houses Voice Opposition to Program Outlined by Governor In His Message SENATE LIMITS ACTION. Votes to Consider Nothing But Pri- mary and Corrupt Practices Acts At This Time. MAY INCREASE EARNINGS TAX. House in Favor of Considering Rail- road Act Not Mentioned by Eb- erhart as a Subject. St. Paul, June 5.—Both houses of the state legislature met yesterday morning in extraordinary session and it became apparent at once that they are neither in accord with them- selves nor with the governor. Fif- ty-five of the senators signed an agreement for no legislation except on state wide primaries and corrupt practices. The house passed a reso- lution naming a program of six sub- Jjects which includes increase in gross earnings taxes for railroads and which was avoided by the governor. Organizations of both houses were effected at 11 a. m. and at 12:30 they met in joint session to receive the message of the governor. Following the reading of the governor’'s mes- sage, committees were appointed and adjournments were taken, the house to meet at 10 a. m. today and the senate at 11 a. m. Opposition to the governor was al- so shown in the action of both hous- es of refusing to use temporary em- ployees appointed by the governor. The senate passed a terse resolution- stating that its former employees would hold over and the house will take on its former staff today. Many members of both houses failed to ap- plaud when Governor Eberhart en- ters to read his message. Senator W. W. Duur of St. Paul| introduced two election bills. The first provides for ext2nsion of the di- rect primary to state officers, ha1* ¢ cluding wiges, and permitting noni- nations to be filed by petition o firty cievlors. 'The second provides ier . presidential preference primary vote to be taken when delegates are elect- ed to a convention for nominating presidential electors. Tt also provides for rotation of names in the general election ballot when two or more per- sons are to be elected to the same office. Senator Frank Murray introduced the fifth and last bill of the day, a lengthy corrupt practices act. He proposes to prohibit all hiring of conveyances to take voters to the polls and all watchers and workers at the polls. The bill limits expendi- tures of candidates to $7,500 for can- didates for United States senate; $2,- 500 for congress; $5.000 for gover- nor; $2,000 for other state officers; $400 for state senators; $159 for house members; $500 for presiden- tial electors, and for all eounty, eity and village officers, one-third of the first year’s salary. Following is the governor’s mess- age: “To the Senate and House of Repre- sentatives of the State of Minneso- ta: “You have been convened in extra- ordinary session at thie time for the purpose of enacting into law three measures demanded by the people of this state, to-wit: “First—A state-wide direct prim- ary law for the nomination of all elective public officials, national and state. “Second—A stringent and effective corrupt practices ac®, applicable to both the nomination and election of all public officials. “Third—A reapportionment of the legislative districts as required by and in accordance with the constitu- tion of the state. “These three measures were fully considered by you at your last ses- sion and you are therefore thorough- ly familiar with the subject matter of each. Hence no claborate or de- tailed discussion of them is required of me at this time, but a brief ref- erence to each measure is due and proper. * Direct Primary Law. “Minnesota has been a pioneer in the enactment of dircct primary leg- SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON, JUNE 9. (Pastor C. W. Foley). Subject—*“Hearing and —Luke 6:39-49. = Suggested Readings—Matt. 7; James 1:22-27. This lesson divides into two parts. 1. Teaching—Vs. 39-45. 2. Doing —Vs. 46-49. The first part sets forth the responsibility of both the teacher and the scholar. Nothing is so im- portant as right teaching, this ap- pearing in the order here, the teach- ing coming first; and as we all know it must come first. The terrible de- partures from the Word of God which Wwe witness in the churches are the result of wrong teaching. The teach- ers are primarily and principally to blame, but the scholars share in it as we will see in this lesson. In the first place no one has a right to pose as an eye opener for others unless he himself has first had his own eyes opened. It would be a com- paratively small matter if only such fell into the pit, but it becomes a terrible thing when we stop and view the great army of people they lead with them to the same fate. This certainly would root out all unre- generate Sunday school teachers, and equally so all other leaders in so- called church work who know not the Lord." But not only so, it also reminds us that only those who have been taught of the Lord, even though they are His by faith, are eligible to such a position. - No greater mistake could possibly be made than that of plac- ing a young convert in a teaching position before he himself has been taught.” The order of the Great Commis- sion is, 1st, Disciple them; 2nd, Bap- tize them; 3d, Teach them. We err greatly when we, 1st, Disciple them; 2nd, Make them leachers. Many a one is groping around in darkness to- day, so far as any intelligent idea of the Word of God is concerned, be- cause they were set as teachers when they should have been taught. This word here in our lesson refers primarily to the Jewish leaders, no doubt, those who posed as teachers of the law but would not come unto Him who was the fulfillment of the law; and not only so but kept others from coming.—Matt. 23:13. We have today in our midst an army’of men and ever increasing, who, not because they have lacked opportun- ity, nor because they lack capacity, but because they are reprobate con- cerning the truth, are blindly leading a vast number in blindness, all headed toward one common destiny. Now, as we have said, the respon- sibility begins with the teacher, but does not end there. The taught need not hope to escape on the plea that they followed their teachers. Weigh well the words. of verse 44— “For each tree is known by its own fruit.”” The reading of Matthew is “By their fruits ye shall know them” —Matt. 7:16. Let us notice that this declaration is in direct connection with false teachers, and does not ad- mit of the loose application that is| frequently made. No man, as such, can be rightly judged by a limited number of acts in his life, whether they be the best or the worst, but the false teacher can be known by his teaching. We do not mean by this that there will be no divergent views among true teach- ers in the sense of minutia, but we do mean that there dare be no divergent views pertaining to fundamentals. The denunciation of the Jewish leaders was on the ground of their attitude toward - Jesus Christ. No matter how genial, how moral, how philanthropic, what power of com- munication he may possess, he stands before God condemned if, his attitude toward God’s Son is he wrong one. Now the person who gives himself up to another man’s leadership absolutely, acts unwisely to say the least, and can not hope to escape the ditch. Our Lord Him- self in His demand for a- hearing, based it upon the trutk He spoke— John 8:46. The man who has ears to hear will find the truth speaking for itself if| he but be Berean like—Aects 17:11. The Holy Spirit is the only guider into All truth—John 16:13. The disciple will never get above his teacher; even though he be perfect- ed in the teaching he is receiving, his highest attainment will be “as his teacher.” How important then that we have the teacher who can lead us ever on- ward to higher attainments. The Doing” primary application here. This runs through the section following—rver- ses 4-49, thus showing that sound teaching and sound living are insep- arable. The mere words “Lord, Lord,” will not save, but the doing. What shall we do? 6:28-29. This must be at the bot- tom of all living and doing, for you notice that the foundation of the building is the emphasized part in the section having to do with doing. Real faith issues in resl liying. (Those who wish thig column: con- The first step was taken in|tinued after June 16 phould 80 noti- “mote” and the “beam’” have their! Read John LATE NEWS. NEW REAPPORTIONMENT BILL. St. Paul, June 5.—(Special by wire) —Representatives Warner and 0'Neill this morning introduced a new reapportionment bill which will add six representatives and three sena- tors to northern Minnesota without changing the representation of south- ern Minnesota. -It is believed that The attorney general says he believes this bill is valid. An attempt in the house to strike out legislative and congressional re- apportionment from the house pro- gram was lost by a vote of 60 to 48. The resolution was introduced by Jos. Davies, of Watonwan county In the senate, it was again decided to stick to the original program. of state primary and corrupt practices acts. This is taken to indicate oppo- sition to any reapportionment meas- ure, . Stanton Gives Life Sentence. Brainerd, June-5.—William Pier- son yestgrday pleaded guilty to the murder of George C. Douglas, a home- steader who lived near Pequot, and was sentenced to life imprisonment by Judge Stanton. Pierson, who was a Minneapolis bookbinder, claimed that in a scuffle with Douglas the gun was discharged and that in the mer and with the butt of the gun. When asked if he had anything to say, he recited the Apostle’s *Creed without error. Iowa Elks in Session, Davenport, la.,, June 5.—Daven- port extended a cordia! greeting to the hundreds of visitors who gather- ed here today for the sixth annual convention of the lowa state assncia- tion of Elks. The meeting will last until Fridey. In addition to the us: ual business sessions there will he a street parade, band contest and num- erous-features of entertainment Degrees for Three Blind Youths. New York, June 5.—Among the graduates who received degrees at the Columbia University commence- ment today were threc yo\}ng men | only succeeded in completing the col- their more fortunate classmates,. hut his college career to eke out a slen- and other work. " Rev. 8. E .P. White spent last ev- ening in Blackduck moderating a cox:- gregational meeting at which time the congregation extended an unani- mous call to the Rev. J. H. Frarey, 4 graduate of the last class of Prince- ton Theological seminary, to become tne pastor of their church. this bill will break the dead locke fight he struck Douglas with a ham-| Who are totally blind. The thres noty lege course with as high standing as| der income by doing private tutoring | Off for Duluth. A. P. Ritchie left for Duluth this morning as the head of the Beltrami county delegation to the: state Dem- ocratic convention which will be called to order at 10 a. m. tomorrow morning. P. J. Russell and other delegates left at moon. The entire delegation, elected at the county con- vention, will be in Dulnth tomorrow. P. J. Russell has heen mentioned as a possible Demacratic candidate for governor and has received much encouragement from different sec- tions of the state.” Whilej the Duluth | convention is for the election of del- egates to Baltimore, yetidt is believed that state politics will be discussed and’ that #'may have soM® bearing] on Mr. Russell’s candidacy. The Pioneer has arranged for a wire service from the convention and will be able to print all action taken by the convention before 3 p. m. Akeley Indians Fight: Cass Lake, June 5—Special-—Seve- each of the three was obliged during|ral members of the Akeley ball team engaged in a fight on the Great Northern depot platform early this morning while on their way home rfom Grand Rapids. Those engaged in the encounter were Indians and one of them received several cuts about the head which required the services of a physician to patch up. The Akeley etam won from Grand Rapids yesterday afternoon by the same.score which they' defeated Cass Lake the day previous, 2 to 2. Photo copyrlghl 1912, by American Captain Arthur Henry Rostron of - ing cup inscribed with declny-ntlm&s ol Captain A. H. R_ostrpn of the Carpathia and Loving Cup Given Him by Titanic Survivors. Press Associr the unard hanks b, (Copyright.} BAND NOTE CANCELLED. A check for $100 was accepted by the Commercial club_last night as payment in full of the band note of $177. The money owed by the band was the balance of an original note of $277, the band having previously paid off $100. The money was used by the band for the purchasing of uniforms about two years ago. Many of the members who attend- jed the Commercial club ‘meeting ex- pressed their appreciation of what the band is doing for the city and stated |they believed the club could afford to lose $77 on the noto and regard regard that as a donatiou of the club toward the uniform fund. The ac- tion of the club cleans up an old debt and frees the band from an old obligation. Meet to Revise Constitution. Concord, N. H., June 5.—A state convention to propose amendments to the New Hampshire constitution as- sembled here today and proceeded to organize. A number of questions have been suggested for the consideration of the convention, but the only ones that have aroused public interest are the proposals for woman suffrage and the adoption of a short ballot to les- sen ‘the cost of elecions under the direct primary system now in force. FIGHTERS WHO MEET TONIGHT. Ad Wolgast vs. Phil Brook, six rounds, at Pittsburgh Johnny Kilbane vs. Tommy O’- Toole, six rounds, at Philadelphia. NECEATINE DAAC ;|ENDEAVORERS || {take his bride to Fort Monroe, Va., TEN CENTS PER WEEK. COMING Third Annual Convention of Crook- ston District to Be Held Here Last of This Week. SESSIONS COVER THREE DAYS Friday evening, Saturday and Sun- day, the third annual convention of the Crookston district of the Chris- tian-Endeavor union will be held in Bemidji. -1t is the first time that this city has entertained. the -district and a large number of delegates are ex- pected. The theme for the conven- tion is, “Trusting in the Lord Jesus Christ for strength, I promise Him that I will strive to do whatever He would like to have me do.” The meetings will be held in the Presbyterian church and ' Stanley Knott is the local man in charge. Field Secretary H. H. Rottman is ex- pected to be present and has been placed on the program for several ad- dresses. -Officers of the district will make their annual reports and new ones for the coming year will be elected, the installation being set for the closing hour of the convention. PINEWOOD. Miss Ella F. Parker of Bemidji came up Saturday night to spend Sun- day with the Sthols. Mr. and Mrs. H. Dodge were Be- midji visitors Saturday. Children’s Day will be observed in Pinewood Sunday, June 16. Mr. Metzehauber of Minneapolis has been the guest of H. Dodge for the past week. Edwin Peavey, Clearbrook’s hust- ling lumber dealer, was a welcome caller in Pinewood Sunday. “Mr. and Mrs. P. J. O’Leary and Mrs. J. C. Parker and daughter Jos- ephine autoed up to Pinewood Sun- day and spent the afternoon at Sthols. Mrs. Sthol 'accompanying them to Be- midji Sunday evening. Mr. Judson and daughter, Mrs. Clemmers, attended to business in Be- midji Monday. Mrs. Dickinson who has been spending several days in Bemidji and Solway returned home Saturday. Among the many who spent Friday in Bemidji were Mr. Spencer, Bert Cromwell: and H. Tronnes. Wedding in Army Circles. New York, June 5.—Army officers in ‘full dress uniform. with their| wives and daughters filled the Church - |of St. Cornelius the Centurion on Governors Island today at the wed- ding of Miss Stella L. Dunn, daugh- ter of Lient. Col. Beverly W. Dunn, 0. A., retired, and Lieut. Allén Kimberley, of the U. S. Coast Artil- lery: Corps. Lieut. Kimberley will w’hg’r‘q he'is now stationed. Wilson in Minnesota. D\nl'nth, Minn., June 5.—Delegates| .polu‘lng into the city to attend 1 ic~ state convention to meet here tomorrow to PRESIDENT VINCENT COMING ON JUNE 17 Head of State University Scheduled * For Opening Address of Extension Course in Bemidji, ENTERTAINMENT EACH EVENING Program Includes “Merchant of Ven- ice”, Glee Club Comcert and Several Lectures. NOW-IN SOUTHERN MINNESOTA Will Reach this City and Five Other Northern Towns a Week From -Monday. Six towns in southern Minnesota are hosts this week to the University traveling extension course which comes to Bemidji one week from Mon- day. The full program for the week in Bemidji has just been received and each day in the weex appears full of subjects of especial interest to peo- ple of this community. Monday, June 37, will be public health day. President Vincent, of the University of Minnesota, is ex- pected in the evening to deliver one of his famous addreeses. A. R. Blakely, a graduate of the Univer- sity and now traveling for the state board of health, will talk on the Wwhite plague and tell of preventa- tive measures being taken. Other ad- dresses will be made by Dr. Hill, of the state board of health, and Pro- fessor Bass who will talk on “School House Construction.” Tuesday, June 18, is town and country day. The entertainment in the evening will-be the presentation of “The Merchant of Venice” by the University Dramatic club.” Mrs Vin- cent is also on the program for a lec- ture in the afternoon. Miss Marga- ret Baker will give an address on the “Nutritive and Money Values of Foods,” during the morning session. Wednesday, June 19, is farmers’ day and the program has been de- signed to be of especial interest to the farmers. N. E. Chapman, poul- try expert of the state school, will talk on care and management of poultry at 9:30 a. m and at 11:00 will tell of “Marketirg Poultry Prod- ucts.” In the afternoon, lectures will be given on potato growing, “Social Possibilities of Rural Communities,” and “Home Planning and Planting.” There will also be a question box for farmers. The evening entertainment will be a demonstration of liquid air and the gyroscope, the apparatus for several hundred dollars. Thursday of the week is business men’s day. William T. Cox, state forester, will be the principal speak- er talking on “Our Capital in Trees,” in the morning,’ and “Fighting For- est Fires” in the afternoon. Ad- dresses will also be made by Profes- sor Thompson on “The Case for and Against Socialism” and “The. Market- ing Problem.” In the evening the University Glee club and assisting so- Toists will give a concert. Friday, which is art and literature day, and Saturday, which is home welfare day, have programs designed to be of especial interest to the la- dies and those who pay close atten- tion to our school systems. Maurice 1. Flagg, director of the Minnesota State Art society, will speak Thurs- day evening and Professor "Rankin, Lead of the University department of reducation, will lecture on Saturday evening. * To get the week for Bemidji, it was necessary for thc Commercial club to guarantee $200 and this amount is to be raised@ through the selling of season tickets to the even- ing entertainments at $1 each. These tickets are now on ssle at the three city drug stores. The lecture by President Vincent, “The Merchant of Venice,” or the concert of the Glee club and soloists on Thursday even- ing present separate attractions any one of which will be worth the price of the season ticket. All day lectures In addition to the regular features of the week, there wi'l be & camp for boys at the {air grounds where boys trom out-of town may. spend & a cost of about which represents an expenditure ot' —t