Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, September 2, 1912, Page 1

VOLUME 10. NUMBER' 108. MANAHANTO SPEAK BAGLEY P. 0. TUESDAY EVENING Will Address Gathering Here on b that Night in the City Hall, LOCAL SOCIALISTS CHALLENGE Ask for Privilege to Debate With Man Who Seeks Seat in Congress. - B WEBER OR HANNAH MAY DEBATE Speaker Met With Exciting Time at Minneapolis on Saturday Evening. James Manahan of Minneapolis, candidate for congressman at large, will address a mass meeting at the city hall tomorrow night. He is the man whose recent speeches are stir- ring such excitement on the streets = of Minneapolis. Saturday evening on Bridge square the climax was reach- ed which resulted in a black eye, some torn clothes and a volley of hisses and accusations, but not to the extent of a police call. The Minneapolis Journal regard- ing the rumpus said: To the student of America politics the meeting last night must have J Then the climax. Mr. Manahan, of psychology for Mr. Manahan, whose right to the name reformer has never been questioned, even by his political opponents, was accused of being: The tool of the Standard Oil trust. The representative of the cor- porate interests. An ally of Lorimer and Pen- rose. L An enemy of the common peo- ple. Also, and this is where the meeting Dbecame most strenuous, Mr. Manahan ‘was accused flatly of owning an auto- mobile and in not being willing to wear overalls in the halls of con-| gress. The accusation went unchal- lenged. Mr. Manahan admitted and was silent, and when Mr. Manahan is silent—this one Mr. Manahan’s own admissions, and those of his friends —there is nothing to say. “What did you ever do for the common people?” somebody asked. “l helped initiate the Loftus Pull- - man car cases which reduced the cost of travel to the people $3,000,000 a year by lowering berth rates,” said Mr. Manahan. “We don’t give a whoop about the Pullman cars, the common people don’t ride in Pullman cars,” shouted one of the men who was doing the talking. “You didn’t get the rates re- duced on the tourist cars, did you?” Again Mr. Manahan had to wait for the noise to subside. - “Another thing I did,” said Mr. . Manahan. “I helped initiate and fought the express company cases, the Sundberg cases, resulting in re- duction of fifteen per cent in rates . or a saving of $20,000,000 a year.” “That didn’t help anyone but mer- chants and jobbers,” was the retort. Redlam again. Somewhat Personal. “Did you ever work in your life?” somebody shouted. “Yes,” said Mr. Manahan. “What’s your business?” “I'm a lawyer.” “Did you ever hands?” “On a farm for twenty years,” re- torted Mr. Manahan. “Let’s see your hands!” came the shout from three throats at once. An- other intermission to restore order. “Where did you get that auto?” came the question when the noise again subsided. “I bought it and paid for it with money I earned honestly,” declared Mr. Manahan. Hisses and groans. “A man can't earn enough money honestly to own an automobile.” Cheers and handclapping. n. “Did the Standard Oil put up your campaign fund?” “No,” shouted Mr. Manahan in a tone of voice that startled a police- man at Sixth and Nicollet. Jeers and cat calls. ment has been postponéd until the despite the interruptions, was clos- ing his speech and he again declared v\he stood for the common people. . i Overalls Demanded. “You don’t wear overalls, do you?"” somebody asked. “No,” said Mr. Manahan. have,” P work with your “But I ROBBED Yeggs Blow the Safe and Secure $93 in Cash and $165 in Stamps. IDENTITY OF ROBBERS MYSTERY Bagley, Minn., Sept. 2.—(Special) —Sometime during Sunday night the Bagley post-office safe was blown up and robbed of ninety-three dollars in cash, $165 in stamps, the registered mail being overlooked as was also about $600 worth of stamps. The robbers entered the building by breaking a rear window sometime during the night as the robbery was not discovered until the post office was opened this morning at 7:30 o’clock. It is presumed that the work was done by expert cracksmen for the reason that another charge of nytro was all prepared and in readiness, should the first charge fail to do the work. The manner of operation also proved that they were other than no- vices at the business. They used all the old clothing obtainable in the room in order to muffle the sound of the explosive. The stamps secured were in small books and about $600 worth of stamps were found under the safe door where it was blown by the nitro discharge, thus being overlooked by the yeggs. The balance of stamp stock is kept in the vaults of the First National Bank of that city. The robbers made a clean get-a- way, no one having heard the ex- plosion or seen anything of the blow- ers before or since the work was done. The matter was immediately report- ed to the postal department and gov- ernment detectives have been assign- ed to the duty of ascertaining the whereabouts of the robbers, _ “Would you wear overalls if you went to congress?” N “No, I certainly would not, but I'd fight for the man in overalls,” said Mr. Manahan, but it was no use. The jeers increased in volume, the men who had been doing the interrup- ing had edged up to the machine and were demanding a debate. Others took hold of the machine, while oth- ers, in turn, urged them to let it alone and be quiet. Mr. Manahan finished his speech as best he could. “I haven’t time for debate,” he said. “I have three other engagements.” “You’re afraid,” came the shout, and as the automobile made its way out of the crowd it was followed by Jeers, hisses and cheers in mixed vol- ume. Socialists Want to Debate- C. J. Larson, of the Socialist local, Wwas endeavoring to secure a debate with the speaker tomorrow night with a member of the local of Bemid- Ji, but reported that he could not se- cure the privilege. When asked who would be selected to meet the Min- neapolis attorney on the floor, he said, “We have several good debaters in our local, among them being Messrs. Weber and Hannah, both able talkers on state issues. I called up Mr. E. E. McDonald over the phone and asked him if it was possible to arrange for a debate tomorrow night, but he refused to stand for it, so I guess it’s all off unless arrangements can be made with Mr. Manahan when he gets here.” ) In speaking of the affair today Mr. McDonald stated that he was not the manager of the program Tuesday ev- ening, although he had been asked to preside at the meeting. “If I pre- side I will feel it my duty not only to extend the speaker every deserv- ing courtesy, but to protect him if possible from any insults whatsoever. He does not come here for the pur- pose of debate, but to speak an na- tional issues.” There will be a meeting of Bemidji Chapter No. 70 at Masonic hall this evening at 8 o’clock. Election of of- ficers and other important business. Please be present. G. H. French, H. P. $100,000,000 SUIT OPENS THURSDAY 2,—(Special)—A law suit involving title to iron ore mineral lands, worth upwards of one hundred »million dollars, will be ar- St. Paul, Sept. gued in district court, Duluth, Minn., next Thursday. Lyndon A. Smith, attorney general, has receiv- ed notice that the case will not be postponed longer, as he had request- ed, and he and his force will work night and day until Thursday, put- ting finishing touches to the state’s side of the case. The legislature in 1909 passed a statute asserting state’s title to all iron ore under lake beds, setting up state’s claim against those of ripar- ian owners. The first suit to brought under this statute was that involving ownership of bed of Long- year lake, St. Louis county, and al- though evidence was submitted on other ore beds some time ago, argu- been as interesting as to the student Longyear decision will determine ownership. g Actuaries Meet at Amsterdam. Amsterdam, Sept. 2.—The seventh International Congress of Actuaries, which brings together once every three years the most noted insurance experts of the world, had its formal opening in Amsterdam today. Japan, Australia and New Zealand are repre- sented at the congress, in addition to the United tSates and the leading countries of Europe. Governor’s Son to Be Married. Newbury, Vt., Sept. 2.—Many prominent guests from out of town are expected here tomorow for the wedding of Miss Katherine Cobb, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederic L. Cobb, and Noble Foss, son of the governor of Massachusetts and Mrs. Eugene N. Foss. The marriage will take place in the evening in the First Congregational church. Postoffice Clerks in Session. Boston, Mass., Sept.~2.—Severa hundred delegates, representing a total membership of 25,000, were present here today at the opening of the annual convention of the United National Association of . Postoffice Clerks. The gathering will remain in session through the week. Salar- ies, hours and conditions of labor and other matters of importance to the clerks in the postal service are to be considered. “28” for Dirty Bakeries, Louisville, Ky., Sept. 2.—Plans for a country-wide campaign for sanitary bakeries and cleanliness in methods of baking and the handling of bakery products are to be consid- ered at the annual convention here this week of the National Association of Master Bakers. Members of the association arrived here in large numbers today. Tomorrow the con- vention will begin its business ses- sions, with President George F. Clarke, of Jamestown, N. Y., presid- ing. POOPPO000O0000OO O © Calendar of Sports for Today. © 00000 CO0©OOGG O Monday. National amateur championship golf tournament opens at Chicago Golf Club, Wheaton, Ill. Opening of Grand Circuit meeting at Charter Oak Park, Hartford, Conn. Opening of Eastern Illinois Circuit trotting meeting at Kankakee, IIl. Opening of Lake Erie Circuit trot- ting meeting at Wheeling, W. Va. ‘William Haines vs. Frank B, Greer, at Boston, for amateur scul- ling championship of U. S. Annual regatta of the Middle States Regatta association at Wash- ington, D. C. Regatta of the New England Ama- teur Rowing association at Boston. Start of motor boat race from Phi- ladelphia to New London, Conn. A. A. U. twenty-five mile marathon race between St. Paul and Minne- apolis. SCOOQRP zerorrer SCooP-ID Nou WRITE. ME UP SOME> 8 GOOD SPOONING- STORIES- SUPPASE. oL RUN ouUT Yo CTITY PARK AND Yake, A LOOK AT WHAT YoU cam sEE ! BEMIDJI MINNESOTA, MONDAY EVE} be Parties are Organizing—Game - Re- ported Plentiful—Shooting Day Hunting season &u September 7th for the followi dove, snipe, prairie gh woodeock; plover; ous hunting parties have already been organized to be on the field of battle early Saturday morning. Many have found spots where the game is plentiful and are keeping it some- what of a secret. Many of the sports are at present training their dogs for chicken hunt- ing. The law permits hunters to en- ter the woods fifteen days before the season opens, with their dogs and five days before it allows them the use of blank cartridges. This phase of the law is objected to by many sportsmen, as the shooting scares the game just as much as if they were allowed to use shot. Game Warden S. C. Bailey stated that with the exception of a few mi- nor incidents the law is being com- plied with. A report was being cir- culated that some of the local restau- rants were serving quail, but upon investigation, no evidence was found against any of them. At Lahr’s Cottage. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Lahr entertain- ed Mr. @nd Mrs. Chas. Vendersluis and family and Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Arnoldy at their summer home on Turtle Lake for Sunday dinner. Boy Takes First Trip. William Kaiser of Bagley, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Kaiser, passed through Bemidji on his way to St. Paul, where he will visit at the C. A. Boalts home. This is the first trip the lttle fellow has taken alone and he is doing it atan age when few children dare venture such a dis- tance. The boy is 11 years of age. Oregon State Fair Opens. Salem, Ore., Sept. 2.—The Oregon state” fair, one of the greatest agri- cultural exhibitions of the year in the northwest, opened its gates today for a week’s business. The management haes added many free attractions this year and a record-breaking attend- ance is expected. The Right Place--But The Wrong Interview AR and all other aquakie fowl.. Numer- HUNTERS GETTING. READY. PETE RSON COMING Senator F. H. Peterson of Moor- “| head, candidate for congress from the | Ninth district, opposing Halvor Steenerson, - will speak to a mass meeting at the City Hall, in Bemidji, ‘Wednesday evening. NYMORE "PAVING BEGUN | Gontractors Rushing Work as Fast as Weather Man Will Per- mit. = BEMIDJI AVE. BLOCK COMPLETE ‘Work on the paving of the Nymore road is going ahead as rapidly as weather conditions will permit. Saturday the first block of paving was finished, Bemidji avenue being paved from Third street to Second street. ; The next block will be past the Northern Grocery house to the tracks and the contractors, Goodman & Loit- ved, expect to have the stretch com- pelted within ten days, providing the weather continues favorable. As big a crew of men as can be used will be kept at work during all the time that it is possible to work as the contractors do not wish to take any chances on not being able to finish the work toward Nymore be- fore frost begins and the season gets so0 late that the pavement cannot be properly laid. The same consistancy of concrete is being used for this pavement as was used on the other pavement put down this eyar and while it lacks the amount of cement that was used on Third street when the original pave- ment was put down two years ago, it is said by cement experts to be strong enough to stand ordinary travel for a long time. The proposed point of termination of the pavement now going down is at the Mill Park limits, at a point not far from where the railroad runs to the Crookston mill, Birthday of Former Queen. Honolulu, Sept. 2.—Former Queen Liliuokalani, who entered upon her seventy-fifth year today, held a large public reception in honor of the an- niversary. During the day she re- ceived presents and messages of con- gratulations from friends and follow- ers in all parts of the islands. WOULD YOU MIND GIVING- ME YOUR NAMES PLease?) TM GONG T WRITE NOUR. | SCHOOL OPENS TOMORROW Morning Session For Purpose of En- rolling Scholars and Outlin- ing Work. NORTH SIDE SCHOOL NOT READY The public schools of Bemidji will re-open tomorrow after a summer vacation of three months. Teachers mreetings are being held-today, but as this is Labor Day, a legal holiday, the schools will not convene until tomorrow. The North Side building has not been completed so that the children that would have bee nquartered there will be taken care of at the High and Central buildings. The North Side building will not be ready for occupancy for at least another month., Two new courses of study will be added to the schools this year. There are free hand drawing in the high school and a course of animal husban- dry in conmection with the agricul- tutal course o fthe high school. - Tomorow morning’s session will be for the purpose of enrolling the pupils and the first classes will be held in the afternoon. APPOINT DELEGATES County Auditor James L. George has received instructions from Gov. Eberhardt, advising him to request the county board of county commis- sioners to appoint five delegates from each township in the county to attend the Second Annual Minneso- ta Conservation and Agricultural Congress, which will be held in Minneapolis November 19, 20, 21, and 22. Loses Two Fingers. Frank Shaddeow, an oiler -at the Bemidji mill, had two fingers cut off Sunday morning at 5 o’clock. Edmonton Ready for Royal Visitor. Edmonton, Alta., Sept. 2.—Ed- monton is decked out in gala attire in anticipation of the visits of the Duke of Connaught and his party. The distinguished visitors will arrive here tomorrow morning and remain for two days. Many splendid fea- tures of entertainment have been ar- By "HOP" [Tis scene 15 KNEELAND ATTACKS ADMINISTRATION Blames Ralph Wheelock for the Ex- tra Session of the State Leg- islature. TEN CENTS PER SPOONER, BEST MAN FOR PLACE Says He Saved State $14,000,000 as Chairman of the Appropriations Committee. “PRIMARY LAW, JUMBLED MESS” Eberhart, Lee, Gordon and Young All Receive “Raking Over the Coals.” The Hon. Thomas Kneeland of Minneapolis addressed a limited au- dience at the City Hall Saturday ev- ening, his topic being mainly on state issues. Increased taxes, Spoon- er’s record as representative,”theex- tra session call, the new primary- law, Eberhart, Lee, .Gordon - and Young all receiving due mention. According to Mr. Kneeland, it was Ralph Wheelock, private secretary:to the governor who was to blame for the extra session call of the last state legislature. He said: “When the governor found that he hadn’t the ghost of a show of being nominated in a state convention he decided—or rather Ralph Wheelock decided for him—to convene the leg- islature. “And that extra session was some- thing to behold. I give you my word that that jumbled up primary bill that was put through wasn’t under- stood by the members.. As for my- self I never even read the thing be- fore it became a law. “Now, what Minneapolis wants and what Northern Minnesota wants is a big man for governor and one that has stood by us, and that sort of man is Spooner. As chairman of the appropriations committee he saved the state $14,000,000.” - Mr. Kneeland gave Mr. Spooner more credit than E. T. Young for the victories against the railroads in Minnesota, and incidentally predict- ed that the United States supreme court would reverse the Sanborn de- cision in the rate cases. «And if it doesn’t, I'll think they ought to be recalled,” said the speak- er, who referred to Judge Sanborn as “at least an incompetent and incap- able jurist.” Mr. Kneeland also stated that if the Republican party hoped to win at the November election they must select a2 man at the primaries whose record could not be successfully as- sailed, and that of all the candidates, Mr. Spooner was not only the strong- est man, but had a clean legislative record which would stand all the fire of the' Democrats and insure his elec- tion. Continuing he said: “Mr. Spooner had. not only stood by the farmers in promoting the twine and harvester plants at Stillwater, but had voted for and strongly advocated on the floor of the house for laws favoring the northern part of the state. He stood firmly for reapportionment in the last two sessions of the state leg- islature and obtained the support of Speaker Dunn and other southern members so that it easily passed the house, being killed in~the genate or- ganized by Gordon, another candi- date for governor. He is as much to blame as Eberhart in this failure to pass reapportionment.” Referring to E. T. Young, Mr. Kneeland said: “Mr. Young in seek- ing office poses as a great friend of the people. His senate record shows he voted with the special interests.” Mr. Kneeland was introduced by Attorney M. J. Brown, of Bemidji. SAM COLLARD DEAD. Sam Collard of this city, died Sun- day morning from a stroke of par- alysis. He has lived in this city for about nine years, and is a brother of A. L, Collard. eH was fifty years old and leaves five children. Four daugh- ters and one son. Mr. Collard has been carrying the mail the past year from the post office to the depot. The funeral of Sam Collard will be held at the Presbyterian church, at 2 o’clock.p. m., Tuesday, September 3rd. Woodmen Attention! ‘All members of Bemidji Camp No. 5012, M. W. A, are requested to meet at the Presbyterian church on Tuesday at 2 o’clock, to attend the funeral of Neighbor Samuel Collard. H: N. McKee, Consul,