Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, August 21, 1912, Page 1

VOLUME 10. NUMBER 98. BEMIDJI, MINNESOT SHERMAN NOTIFIED OF NOMINATION Republican Candidate for Vice-Presi- dency Receives Earge Crowd in Park at Utica. SEEMS TO BE WELL PLEASED Says He Is First Man Ever to Be Named Second Time for the Place on the Ticket. SCORES BULL MOOSE PARTY Informs Hearers That It Will Go the Way of Other Movements and Be Lost to View. By United Press. Utica, N. Y., Aug. 21.—Vice-presi- dent Sherman was this afternoon for- mally notified of his re-nomination by the Republican national convention which met in Chicago in June. The ceremonies were held in Roscoe Conk- ling park where a vast crowd assem- bled and listened to the notification address by Utah, and the acceptance speech by Mr. Sherman.” Accepting the Republican re-nomi- nation for vice-president, Mr. Sher- man said: “You bear the commission of the convention which met in Chicago in June. That convention declared anew our fidelity to the historic Republi- can party, our purpose to carry for- ward the work it has so well done and to promise further the prosper- ity, and progress of the United States. The annals of American parties do not record the proceedings of a po- litical gathering conducetd with more openness, fairness, deliberation, so- briety and worthy purpose; than that for -which you speak. “Not deceived by the clamor of those who attempted to bolster up claims without basis by hundreds of contests resting on a foundation so fiimsy that in the light of investiga- tion most of them melted away like snow in a furnace heat, and were re- Jected by quite or nearlyly an unani- mous vote, the convention adopted a platform that rings true for patriot- ism. and constitutional government, and worthily bestowed a re-nomina- tion on our present chief executive. You gentlemen notify me that the convention named me as the party’s candidate for vice-president. Our party has never before conferred a second nomination for that office up- on any man. “Fortunate are we Republicans that our opponents are divided into two camps, rivalling each other in their efforts to excel in distributing the civic and economic disorder in the country. The new party thrusts itself info the vacuum left by the phantoms of other third parties which have passed into oblivion. Ob- livion, too, awaits it. The Democrat- ic party in the nation has many times defeated the Republican party in August, but only twice has it done so in November. The Democratic candidate, Mr. Wilson, is Bryan and Parker over again, without the oratory of the one or the legal training of the other, but the free trade prejudices of both seemingly intensified. It is not un- kind to discern that Wilson is a peda- gogue, not a statesman.” Sherman then quoted at length from Wilson's history of the United States, to show the governor’s alleged attitude on the immigration question and his alleged declaration that Chin- ese were preferable to some European immigrants. Hits the Bull Moose. Turning to the Bull Moose move- ment, Sherman said: “The country witnessed a conven- tion held in Chicago two weeks ago in which there was ne roll call of delegates, no ballots cast in which red bandanas were preferred to the Stars and Stripes; where the scene was scarlet overmuch, like the flag of an- archy. The unquestioned master of the situation was greeted by his sa- tellites as an inspired leader and the irrelevance which fell from many lips showed itself in the chairman. “It’s right to rule was recognized and proclaimed. “The Democratic majority in the house of representatives is writing in lurid characters the extent to which our opponents are willing to g0 in their zealous efforts to ruin pro- tection. “The crime of this new age is fren- zied speech and action. Mad haste is the pastime of the multitude. The (Continued on last page.) Senator Sutherland, of} GEORGE L. RECORD. One of the Prominent Progres- sive Leaders of New Jersey. @ by American Press Association. OLD SOLDIER SUMMONED. .Tsmex; R. Hoyt, of Bagley, Answers Last Reveille. Bagley, Aug. 21.—(Special to the Pioneer)—James R. Hoyt, a promi- nent G. A. R. man and long a resi- dent of Bagley, died this morning at the advanced age of eighty-four years. He leaves one son, Jesse Hoyt, of Bagley. During the past five years Mr. Hoyt has been confined to bed with rheumatism a good portion of the time. He had his first attack while serving during the civil war and the trouble stayed with him in later years. ¢ PUT CLAY ON ROAD. Clay furnished to the city free of charge by the Red Lake road has been put on the street running from the Great Northern depot to the Red Lake depot and on Irvine avenue from the Red Lake depot to the bridge over the railroad tracks. The clay was hauled in by -the road-from a pit north -of| the city and spread on the streets by the street gang. A bed six inches deep was laid on both streets and this will be covered with a fine layer of sand as the clay is heavy. Formerly the heavy sand on the streets made hauling of freight to and from that section of the city exceedingly diffi- cult. CONGRESS OF NEGRO MEN. Chicago, 11l., Aug. 21.—The Na- tional Negro Business league, of which Booker T. Washington is the founder and president, began its thir- teenth annual convention in Chicago today with an attendance of nearly 1,000 delegates representing every section of the country. The initial session, following the customary ex- change of greetings, was devoted to the discussion of the negro as a farm- er. The speakers included successful negro farmers and stock raisers of South Dakota, Missississippi, Kansas, Missouri, Kentucky, Texas, Oklahoma, Florida and several other states. The convention will- continue its sessions until Saturday. A number of the leading financiers and business men of Chicago have accepted invita- tions to address the gathering. Book- er T. Washington will deliver his an- nual address tomofrow evening. The session tomorrow morning will be given over entirely to the annual meeting of the National Negro Bank- ers’ association, which is made up of representatives of nearly half a hun- dred of the best established negro banks in existence in different parts of the South. To Attend English Maneuvers. Montreal, Aug. 21.—Among the passengers sailing on the Royal George today is (Colonel Samuel Hughes, the Canadian minister of militia and defence, who is going ov- er to attend the autumn maneuvers of the English army. Colonel Hugh- es is accomapnied on the trip by a number of Canadian military officers. i{and chicken coop on the Carl Heffron Fire destroyed the barn, garage, property, 903 Eleventh street, short- ly before 1 p. m. today. The fire de- partment was called after the build- ings were a mass of flames and when the men arrived they found the rear portion of the house blistering in the heat and ready to break into flames. The departmert was able to save the house but could do nothing for the outbuildings. The origin of the fire is not known. Mr. and Mrs. Heffron are in the coun- try on an auto trip having left the city Sunday. It is said that there was an old machine in the garage which was destroyed. The interior of the house was only slightly dam- aged. Several children were seen playing near the barn shortly before the fire broke out and it is thought that they may have set fire to the building in some manner. Several explosions, believed to have been caused by dynamite stored in the barn, assisted in wrecking the buildings and also had the effect of keeping spectators at a distance. The fire ig the first that has called out the Bemidji department since early in the summer. New Ulm, Minn., Aug. 21.—Hun- dreds of visitors attended the celebra- tion here today of the fiftieth anni- versary of the defense of New Ulm and Fort Ridgely against the upris- ing of the Sioux Indians in 1862. The day’s program included historical ad- [dresses by Governor Eberhart and others and a great street parade which was participated in by the Minnesota militia and regular troops from Fort Snelling. CASS LAKE WEDDING. Cass Lake, Aug. 21.—(Special)— The wedding of Miss Emma Iiottie Johnson, daughter of Mrs. Anna C. Johnson, to Mr. Andrew W. Johnson |occurred at the home of the bride’s mother last evening, Rev. G. 0. Par- ish, pastor of the M. E. church offi- ciating. The contracting parties are well known here. Mr. Johnson is held in high esteem by every resi- dent of Cass Lake and holds many po- sitions of trust, the most important being that of mayor, to which office he wag elected last spring. The couple left tonight for the Twin Cities to spend a few days, af- ter which they will leave for a three weeks’ trip to the East, going via boat and returning by rail. They will be “at home” in Cass Lake about September 15. Hibernians at Bridgeport. Bridgeport, Conn., Aug. 21.—The sixteenth biennial convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians of Con- necticut began in this city today and will continue over tomorrow. The visitors, escorted by the local divi- sion, marched through the business district this morning to the church of the Sacred Heart, where a special solemn high mass was conducted. La- ter in the forenoon the convention proper began its segsions in the Park theater. Towa Hibernians Meet. Cedar Rapids, Ia., Aug. 21.—The Iowa state convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians was held here today, with an unusually large at- tendance. The proceedings began with the attendance of the delegates at solemn high mass, following which the business session was called to or- der by President Dennis Maher of MASSACRE ANNIVERSARY| ™ Well Known Head of Salvation Army uccumbs to Aceptic Piosoning ~From Operation. HAS NAMED & ‘i 4 By United" Press. *: London, Aug. 21.&General Wil- liam Booth, commander in chief of SUCCESSOR 10:30 p. m. Tuesday. He had been unconscious forty-eight hours. An operation for a cataract on the eye resulted in aceptic poisoning, and was responsible for his demise. Interest is centered now on the name of General Booth’s. successor. Three years ago he sealed the name of the man whom he wished to suc- ceed him, the envelope only to be opened after his death. It is gemer- ally supposed that the name contain- ed in the envelope is that of Bram- well Booth. London, August 20. —“General Booth, my father, undoubtedly is dy- ing,” said Chief of Staff Bramwell Booth, to the United. Press today. “He is beyond speech: now, but his last message to Salvationists through- out the world was: “‘His promises are sure, if you be- lieve.” /i “He spoke his final intelligible ‘words Sunday, when he said to me, ‘Don’t worry; let me die. I want to 8o to Heaven.’ “The general’s dying grief is that he has never had a reconciliation with his son, Ballington, head of the Volunteers of America, from whom no word of sympathy or interest has been received.” London, August 20.—Gen. William Booth’s condition grew worse. today. He was weaker and his mind fre- quently wandered. His doctors said they could hold out no hope of his re- covery. Hig death is considered a question of days at most and possibly only hours. 1t is practically certain that Bram- chief of staff, will succeed to the su- preme command of the Walvation Army upon his father’s death. The general’s choice, which will be im- plicitly followed out, will not be de- finitely known until his will is open- Iowa City. ed. REPORTER COORT WANTYOUTO) SCOOP zerorien Use a Little More Tact With Your Relations, Scoop the Salvation army,inessed away at well Booth, General Booth’s son, and | AUGUST 21, 1912 NYMORE. John Holstein from Iowa, is here visiting his sister, Mrs. Joe Martin. 0. J. Tagley left Tuesday morning for Baudette,- Spooner and other towns in the Northern part of the state. He expects to be gone about ten days, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Grant returned Monday from Shelton, Neb., where they have spent the past two months there visiting relatives and friends. Henry Jents left Tuesday morning for Canada to look at land. Miss Heads returned to Crookston after a couple of weeks’ visit with friends. Tom Ward returned from Jasper, |Can., where he was called by the ill-_ ness of his sister. 4 Mrs. E. Barlowe left last Friday night for Indiana where she will spend a month visiting relatives and friends there, Miss Isabel Palm left yesterday for International Falls to visit her par- ents. Ole Soder is here from Internation- al Falls on business. Mrs. Harry Blackburn left this morning for Brainerd where she will spend a week visiting relatives and friemds. Frank Westly returned from Brain- erd where he has spent the last cou- ple of days visiting relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bisphm return- ed Saturday evening from Port Ar- thur, €an., where they spent the past two weeks visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Ray Glidden’s mother, Mrs. McClough, moved here from Laporte yesterday. ‘Will Krouse will leave tomorrow for Sand Point, Idaho, where he will make his home with his parents. Mrs. Geo. Klipness and children left last evening for International Falls where they will make their fu- ture home. A farewell party was given in their honor at the home of Mrs. Geo. Gans. A surprise party wag held at the home of Jack Olson in honor of the three dressmakers of Nymore, Mrs. David McCue, Mrs. Jack Olson, Miss Lillian Reinke. About thirty young and old people were present. - Music and card playing was the amusement for the evening. At a late hour a dainty lunch was served. The Royal Neighbors have a meet- ing tonight in the Krog’ hall. Ten new members will be initiated. NORTHERN. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Wileox wish to thank their friends and neighbors Wwho so kindly helped them during the sickness and death of their daugh- ter, Ruth Wileox. MAN HIT BY TRAIN Body of Tom Meade Found By Crew of South Bound M. and I Passenger. LEAVES WIFE AND CHILDREN Blackduck, Aug. 21.—(Speeial to the Pioneer)—The body of Tom Meade was found near the M. and I. tracks south of town by the crew of the-dewn bound passenger- train-this morning. He had been dead for some time and the coroner was notified at once. It is believed that he was eith- er hit by an extra or the passenger train last night. Indications are that he was not entirely sober when killed. It is"believed he was hit by a car step and the body carried along for some distance. Tom Meade was about fifty years old and had lived on his farm two and one half miles south of Black- duck-for several years. The farm is located near_the old Ward and New- ville railroad camp on Blackduck lake. The body was found near a railroad trestle about two miles from town and is now in the charge of J. M. Reed, deputy coroner. The deceased was a member of the Bemidji lodge Ancient Order of Unit- ed Workmen and officers of the lodge have been notified of his death. Rel- atives have been notified and the burial will probably take place to- morrow. He leaves a wife and sev- eral-children. NEW COMPANY FORMED. Officers of the Bemidji Exploitation company were elected last night at a meeting of the stockholders. They are as follows: President, A. H. Klev- en; vice-president, R. C. Hayner; secretary, C. W. Brandbor; -and treasurer, John Goodman. D. H. Fisk is the attorney. The company is capitalized for $250,000, divided into shares of $1 each, and 100,000 shares will be left as treasury stock. Officers of the com- pany state that it will at once put a diamond drill into operation on its land in the southeastern part of Koochiching county. The land lies south of Northome in a district in which a rich body of ore is said to have been recently discovered. IMPORTANT NOTICE. Meeting of directors and all per- sons interested in county fair—Com- mercial club rooms, 8 p. m. Thurs- By "HOP" BONDS CARRY THE SPECIAL ELECTION Vote was 231 to 53 on the $10,000 to Be Used in the Paving of South Shore Road. BIDS TO BE OPENED TONIGHT Extra- Council Meeting Called For Purpose of Canvassing Returns and to Let Contract. STRETCH OF GOOD HIGHWAY Will Be Possible to Drive From Fifth Street to East City Limits Over Solid Surface. The Vote. Nymore Poor Road Fund Yes No Yes No First ward 80 8 79 4 Second ward 74 17 60 15 Third ward 40 23 33 20 Fourth ward 37 5 3B 2 Totals . ...231 53 207 41 " Although the vote cast at the spec- ial election yesterday was light, the bonds in both cases were carried by a wide margin. Bids for the paving were received by the city council on Monday night and will be opened at a'special meeting tonight. The meet- ing this evening was called for the purpose of canvassing the vote but the bids will be considered at the same time. work will be begun at once and the road ready for use early in Septem- ber in time for the fall hauling. Specifications for the road call for a highway eighteen feet wide and six and seven inches thick. The pavement will start at the foot of Third street, making a pavement on Third street to the city dock, and will run south on Bemidji avenue to the rear of the Northern Grocery company plant. It will start again on the east side of the Mississippi river a short distance from the bridge and will run to the city limits. The city line is at the top of the hill be- fore the road crosses the M. and I. tracks. Between the end of the pavement at the Northern Grocery plant and where it again starts to the east of the bridge, the street commissioner has laid out a gravel road that has been graded and is now as hard as a table top. With the pavement in place, it will be possible to drive from Fifth street to the east city lim- its over a roadway second to nome in the state of Minnesota. The second set of bonds, in the sum of $5,000, ig to be used in taking up outstanding warrants of the poor fund. On July 31, the poor fund was overdrawn $6,297.49. The bonds will be used to pay up $5,000 in war- rants which have been standing against the city for some time. Both sets of bonds are to be bought with money in the sinking fund so that the city will'not be paying In- terest to an outside purchaser. The judges of the election were: First ward—Bert Getchell, N. L. Hakkerup and F. S. Arnold. Second ward—D. C. Smyth, John . Essler, R. J. Fenton. Third ward—P. M. Dicaire, J. M. Phillipi and Charles Wintersteen. Fourth ward—B. S. Wright, H. E. Anderson, and John E. Croon. MORE CANDIDATES OUT. ‘M. E. Ibertson and Dr. L. A. Ward have both filed for the nomination for county coromer on the Republican ticket. The only other candidate so far in the field is E. W. Hannah, who will Tun on the Socialist ticket and who will have no opposition in the primaries. In a letter to the Pioneer today, D. P. O'Neill, of Thief River Falls, an- nounces that he has filed for the state legislature house —of representatives from the Sixty-first district. Mr. O’Neill adds that if nominated and elected, he will continue to serve the people of his district to the best of his ability. SOUTH DAKOTA PLANS HIGHWAY Pierre, S. D., Aug. 21.—A state good roads congress assembled here today to discuss the project for a great highway to be built north and south through South Dakota and to eRtend into North Dakota to the month of the Yqllowstone. The pro- picturesque section of country that present is . almost inaccessible to travel, s It is probable that the ~ posed road would open up a large and™ s e