Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, July 13, 1912, Page 1

(’A HINNESGT SOCIETY. + VOLUME 10. NUMBER 65. PLATFORM ASSAILS LIQUOR INTERES Prohibitionists Go On Record As Be- lieving Traffic Is Worst of Political Social and Moral Evils,” LOBECK SLATED FOR GOVERNOR. Has Served Two Years in State Sen- ate and Is Believed to Be Good Material. STAND FOR COUNTY OPTION. Also Demand Strict Enforcement of the Laws Pertaining to White Slave Traffic. I In a platform which assails the li- quor traffic as the “greatest of all moral, social and political evils,” and its destruction as the ‘“paramount duty of the state and naional govern- ment,” the Prohibition prty in Min- nesota is preparing to make an ac- tive campaign this fall to seat E. E. Lobeck in the governor’s chair. Mr. Lobeck has served two years in the state senate. In his speech ac- cepting the nomination from the Pro- hibition party, Mr. Lobeck said, “If we can elect a Prohibition governor and we can succeed in chloroforming the present state senate and send it to a better world, the saloon evil will g0 W. G. Calderwood was nominat- ed for congressman at large. At the Prohibition convention, a decidedly progressive platform was drawn up, containing besides the us- ual prohibition planks, planks de- better working conditions for the wage earner; equal taxation, equitable reapportionment of legis- lative districts, enforcement of the laws governing the white slave traf- fic, declaring for the conservation of commercial and natural resources, in- itiative, referendum and recall; de- manding that the evils of alcohol on the human tem should be taught in the public schools and that all ap- pointive oflices and all committee as- signments of the house and senate be made a matter of election. Following is the platform in full: We, the Prohibitionists of the State of Minnesola, in convention assem- bled, assert our belief in God as the author of all just government. We hold in derision the liquor li- cense laws of our statute books, which assume that a citizen may pur- chase of his equal a right which the same laws imply, and the courts have asserted that no one possesses. We favor the repeal of such laws. We invite to fellowship all men on the following principles: 1. We maintain that the beverage liquor traffic is the greatest of all moral, social and political evils, and its destruction is the paramount duty manding of state and national governments, and should be the greatest political issue. 2. We favor legislation granting the right to vote the saloon out by counties. Our candidates for the leg- islature bave always stood squarely for all such legislation both before and after their election—a record un- rivaled by other organizations. 3. We favor the conservation of our commerce, our resources and our business enterprises but we also hold that our homes, our churches and our schools and our boys and girls should be protected from the gluttonous ra- pacity of the saloon. 4. We demand the strict enforce- ment of the laws pertaining to the unspeakable traflic in girls common- ly known as the white slave traffic. 5. We favor the reinstatement of the law requiring temperance in- struction in our public schools, which was found in our statute prior to 1905. 6. We favor the initiative ana referendum legislative and the recall for all public officials. 7. We hold that the right to vote should rest upon intelligence and character rather than upon sex. 8. We hold that efforts directed against brewety ownership of politi- cal parties is of more permanent ben- efit, than wasting time to curtail the brewery owned saloon. 9. We favor laws that will assure to all men a just compensation for la- bor performed, and allow the laborer sufficient time each day for culture and recreation. When full value is’ given for value received, labor and capital can unite for mutual benefit. 10. We favor laws which shall cause all property to be taxed equal- "+, (Continued on last page.) JOHN WANAMAKER. Distinguished Merchant, Poli- tician and. Philanthropist. * @ 1912, by American Press Association. Chafin is Nominated. Atlantic City, N. J.,, July 13.-—The national Prohibition convention con- cluded its labors here Friday night with the nomination of the standard bearer of four years ago. Rugene W. Chafin of Arizona, for president, and Aaron S. Watkins of Ohio for ice- president. In each case the nomina- tion was made by acclamation after a single ballot had indicated the preference of the delegates. Bolt Hits Union Depot. Many people were startled Thurs- day night by a bright flash of light- ning and an extraordinarily loud clap of thunder. The lightning hit a cor- ner of the Union depot, melting the copper gutter. The bolt burned out all of the lights, telephone and tele- graph instruments and probably would have set the building on fire had it not been constructed of brick. The damage amounted to about $50. Eberhart ¥or Taft. St. Paul, July 13.—Governor A. O. Eberhart Friday refused to join in the call for a third party convention in Minnesota, and placed himself on record as a supporter of President William H. Taft. He replied today to the letter sent him by Hugh T. Halbert of St. Paul, inviting him to join in the Roosevelt convention call. After sending the letter the governor said: “My letter explains itself. My position is well known,” “Does it mean that you are stand- ing for Taft as the nominee of the Republican party?” he was asked. “Yes, it does,” replied the gover- nor., New Good Roads Club. Cass Lake, July 13.—(Special)— About thirty good roads enthusiasts met ‘Thursday night at the Commer- cial club rooms and perfected a tem- porary organization of the Cass Lake Good Roads club. Chris Burns, a member of the Northern Minnesota Development association Good Roads committee was elected president of the new club, and H. E. Jondahl, sec- retary. A committee was appointed to draft by-laws to be presented at the next meeting to be held shortly. The road around the south shore of Pike Bay to Bena is expected to be ready for automobile travel inside of ten days. The club proposes to make it its object to further the building of good roads in Cass Lake territory. Headed By St. Paul Man. Chicago, July 13.—Secretary James T. McGinnis of Scranton, Pa., today opened headquarters for the national convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, which is to hold forth in Chicago during the whole of the com- ing week. Secretary McGinnis says that the convention will probably be the largest in the history of the or- ganization. Delegates from every section of the United States and Can- ada will be in attendance. The Chi- cago branches of the organization have made elaborate preparations for the entertainment of the visitors. The gathering will open Monday night with a grand ball. Tuesday the Cathedral of the Holy Name, where a pontifical mass will be cele- brated by Archbishop Quigley. The convention sessions will be opened at noon of the same day with an’address by the national president, James J. Regan of St. Paul. Wednesday night a banquet will be given at the Audi- torjum. The business session will conclude Friday with the election of officers. Special entertainment has been arranged for Saturday and Sun- day. - morning the delegates will march ‘to]- 9080000000006 0O ORI IR RO R AR 2 St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal. Services will be as follows: Sun- day school at 10 a. m. Celebration of the Holy Eucharist at 10:30. Con- firmation class will meet at 10 o’clock. 2% . First Methodist Episcopal. Preaching at 10:45 and 8. Morn- ing subject, “The Uttermost Savior.” Evening subject, “Behold the Man.” Sunday school will be held at 12 o’clock, Epworth League at 7 o’clock, Hiram Simons, Jr., leader. A spec- ial program has been prepared. Pray- er meeting will be held on Thursday evening. A cordial invitation is ex- tended to all. Chas. H. Flesher, pas- tor. Baptist. Rev. Alvord, of Osceloa, Wis., will preach both morning and evening. There will be special music at both services. Sunday school at 12:15 and B. Y. P. U. at 7 o’clock, led by C. L. Cummer. Prayer meeting will be held on Thursday evening at 8 o’clock in the church . Scandinavian Lutheran. There will be no service in the morning. Sunday school will be held at 9 o'clock, evening services at 8 o’clock. . Presbyterian. There will be the regular services | tomorrow morning and evening. Sun- day school at 10 a. m. Morning wor- ship at 11. Junior C.' E. 4 p. m. Young People’s meeting at 7. Fven- ing gospel service at 8. The public is cordially invited. S. E. P. White, pastor. DENIES HER CANDIDACY. “I request that you state in the Pioneer this evening that I am not and will not be a candidate for the school board,” said Mrs. T. J. An- drews this morning. “Such an idea never entered my head.” Mrs. An- drews, referred to a statement in the Bemidji Sentinel which said that she had been proposed as one of two women to run for the school board at the next election. © SUNDAY IN THE CHURCHES ©|- CIPATION WART REALIZATION TO0 DEDICATE CHURCH. At 3 p. m. tomorrow, the dedica- tion exercises of the Swedish Luther- an church will be held in the church, Reverend Randahl officiating. Com- munion will be held at 10 a. m. The evening services will be held in the English language., Visiting clergymen are Rev. 8. W. Swenson, of Battle River; Prof. J. Moody, of Fergus Falls; Rev. A. Matt- son, of Alexandria; Rev. O. Wallin, of Parker Prairie; Rev. ‘S. Ander- son, of Lengby; A. J. Colberg, of Clearwater; Rev. P. P. Hedenstrom, of Hoffman, and John: Larson;: of Quiring. of Deer River, Mrs. C. R. Sanborn, and Mrs. George Berglund will assist ) with musie, BERRY MEASURES SMASHED, A. N. Lindh, inspector of weights and measures under the state depart- ment, today smashed three quart measures that were being used for the selling of blueberries -Mr. Lindh found that the measures were each several ounces short. Attention of house wives is called to the fact that blueberries and such fruits should not be bought by wet measure. If possible they should not be bought by dry measure either but should be bought by weight only. A bushel of blueberries should weigh exactly forty-two pounds with frac- tional parts in proportion. The state - |law makes it a misdemeanor to either Rev. 0. Wallin, Prof. 4. T, Zdndem.4huy..or.sell -with -wrong. measure so that housewives who accept wrong weight are equally guilty with the dealers. Theodore Roosevelt and Senator Josebh M. Dixon, Manager of His Campaign For the Nomination. The chief factotum in, the movement to obtain- the-Republican presidential nomination for Colone!l Roogeveit nas. been Senator Joseph M. Dixon of Montana. Four years’ago:Senator Dixon conducted the western speakers' bureau -anddark, impressive and earnest and; need- - VOTERS’ DUTIESEXPLAINED Thirteen Year 01d Lad in Alberta Wins Prize By Outlining His v Ideas on Subject. HE LAYS DOWN THE LAW Edmonton, Alta., July 13.—“What are some of the most important dut- ies of a good citizen?”” was a question asked of Harold Mason, a thirteen year old pupil in the sixth grade at the Alexander Taylor public school of Edmonton. His answer, which won the coveted promotion at the exami- nation, a few days ago, follows: “A good citizen should never vote for a man who is a ‘grafter,’ because he will put all the money he can in his pocket, neglect his duties and not try to make the city prosper. “He should vote against the liquor traffic and never touch it. He should never use profane language, and he will always willingly help the poor and needy. “He should vote toward paving streets and try to make his city a good place to live in. He should have good schools and send his children to them. “He would try to stop the armies from having money to spend on ships of war, and not have war, but turn it over to the cities to make them beautiful. “Then there would be sewers, wa- ter works, telephones and . electric lights all over the city. “He should encourage the building of nice bungalows and fine hotels, have no tents, make the people clean up their yards and have lawns with beautiful flowers, “When he found a man out of work he would try to get him a job, and then he would be what I call a real good citizen.” Circus Train Due Sunday. Small boys, and others not so small, will have an opportunity of seeing a real circus-train tomorrow when the twenty-two cars of the Patterson shows will pull into the M. & L freight yards, coming from Brainerd. The special is expected in about noon. The cars in the train are double length and since the . show started this season it has been found neces- sary to rent an extra box car to car- ry surplus baggage Specially con- structed stock cars are used for the horses and elephants and the lions, tigers, and other jungle animals are housed in cage cars. The cars were made by the Pullman people. The Patterson shows will occupy the streets for four days next week and will leave here about noon of Friday for Brandon, Manitoba, where they will show for a week. The com- pany has been granted the use of half the width of certain streets by the city council Between 275 and 350 people are carried by the shows. May Go to State Fair. % The Bemidji band has placed an application with the state fair offi- cials to-play in Hamline during fair week. A dispatch. from Internation- |~ |al'Falls yesterday stated that the In- teriiational band would not apply as the Bemidji band had been accepted. Director Remfrey, however, stated that no acceptance had been received TEN CENTS PER WEEK, CROPS HELPED BY MUCHNEEDED RAINS Records Show that July Precipitation - to Date is Greater the Entire: - Month in 1911, HALF YEAR BELOW AVERAGE Figures Compiled by Charles Warfield Indicate 1912 Water Supply Less Than It Should Be, LOCAL CORN LOOKS GOOD Farmers From Iowa State That Pros- pects of Bumper Yield Here Are First Class. An inch and a quarter more rain hag fallen during the month of July to date than fell during the entire month of July last year. The total for June and July, however, is still low as June, 1911, had a rainfall of -44 of an inch. These figures were given the Pioneer this morning by Charles Warfield. Mr. Warfield re- ports each precipitation to the gov- ernment and has the records for the past twenty-five years. Mr. Warfield’s records also show that the lake is now within six inch- es of the high water mark of the spring. He says that this is largely due to the fact that the electric light plant is running on steam during the ~ day and using but a small quantity of water each night, The average precipitation for Be- midji for the past twenty-five years is 26.33 of an inch. The precipita- tion for 1911 was 26.03 of an inch so that the year was slightly below nor- |mal. . The average for January to July should be 11.43 but this year is only 4.84 inches. only 4.84 inches. In 1911, the water came in August and the July and August rainfall this year is looked for to bring up the average. Following is a table prepared by Mr. Warfield. Column 1 shows the average rainfall by months for the past twenty-five years. Column 2 shows the 1912 rainfall to date. Column 3 shows the 1911 rainfall by months, 1 2 3 January . ... .36 .08 .69 February . .. .66 .06 1.44 March . .....1.23 .04 1.48 April . ......1.80 145 ' .117 May . ......3.04 2.78 4.11 June . ......4.04 44 3.47 July . ......4.07 3.36 2.08 August . ....3.74 6.22 September . ..3.14 3.23 October . ....1.97 1.03 November . ..1.09 .79 December . .. .79 .31 It will be seen from this table that Wwhile -this appears to be a dry year, the 1912 rains for July are ahead of those for 1911 for the entire month and appear to be closing the gap. Two farmers from lowa were in Bemidji this week and looked over the school farm. Both had come di- rectly from their Jowa farms and both agreed that the corn at the school farm was in much better condition than the corn at home. Travelers from Minnesota who went to the Chi- cago and Baltimore conventions also agreed that at that time, the Minne- sota corn crop was but a few inches behind that of Illinois, Indiana and Ohio, Crop experts who have been through this country during the past two weeks say that the rains came at the right time and that he crops in this vicinity should be the best in years, : e Lumber to Ireland and England, The Crookston Lumber company yesterday shipped two carloads of the best white pine in stock to for- elgn purchasers. One car of grade C was shipped to Belfast, Ireland, and the other of grade D was shipped to Manchester, England. Both ship- ments will be used in fine itnerior woodwork in the ship yards at Bel- fast and Manchester. White pine is the best wood known for interior cab- inet work and but few cars of the grade ordered are manufactured hera in a year. The two cars invoiced about $1,750 in the yards here. Students Want Rooms. Rev. S. E. P. White states that he is preparing a list of rooms which will be available for visitors who will come to the Bible conference la- ter in the month. He will list rooms ‘when accompanied . by:a statement giving the location and price. {ISTORICAL | e