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

THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEE VOLUME 10. NUMBER 148. LAFOLLETTE TELLS OF HIS COLLAPSE Says That a Brief Rest Sufficed to Re- store Him to Full Vigor and That He Was Fit. ROOSEVELT UP FROM BEHIND Charges That Illness Was Used as a Cloak to Hide Change of Some So-called Progressives. WOULD NOT SHIELD OTHERS States Candidacy Was Abandoned When It Was Found He Would Confuse Issues. ... (Special Correspondence.) Madison, Wis., Oct. 18.—The story of La¥ollette’s speech before the fa- mous publishers dinner at Philadel- phia last February is fully explain- ed in this week’s issue of LaFollet- te’s Weekley Magazine. As a third installment of his articles, Senator LaFollette tells his story about that “Mental Collapse.” He says that his enemies lied about his health, and that Roosevelt and his friends came out of their hiding to grab the lead- ership. LaFollette tells how, in his speech before the publishers banquet he warned the publishers against the insidious power of big interests that had gained control of many news- papers through advertising; and how they sought to fasten grip on the free magazines. “But 1 entirely underestimated,” he says, “the character and extent of the criticism which I called down upon myself. I was a candidate, and the interests did not overlook their opportunity. “Sensational accounts of this speech and its reception were pub- lished throughout the country and at the same time equally sensational and false reports were spread con- cerning my physical condition. “It is true that I was not feeling as fit as usual. As one or two pre- vious occasions 1 had overtaxed my strength. But each time a very brief rest sufficed to restore me to full vigor; as it did in this instance. “I was able to go on with my work as usual. and into the campaign in North Dakota, disproving the stories circulated, not only at that time but since, as to my having broken down. “I mention this incident, not be- cause it is important of itself, but for the reason that it was given a bearing upon the campaign by those who were quick to use it as a cover under which they felt they could plausibly make their switch to Roosevelt. “The men who had already aban- doned my candidacy, because I could not stand as a shield for anoth- er, or agree to deals or combinations that would confuse the issue or mis- lead the people, seized upon what they were pleased to call my ‘shat- tered health’ as an excuse for their action.” The present chapter lette’s story of his betrayal by Rooesvelt covers the first three in LaFol- ROOSEVELT LEAVES HOSPITAL TUESDAY Physicians Agree to His Discharge Providing He Will Be Quiet for Twelve Days. (By United Press.) Chicago, Oct. 18.—Bulletin from Mercy hospital at 3 p. m.—Physi- cians attending Roosevelt announced at 3 o’clock this afternoon that they were well pleased with the general condition of the Colonel and that no futrther bulletins would be issued un- til evening. Physicians agree that barring com- plications that the patient may leave the hospital Tuesday. This decision with the stipulation that he will not be allowed to' make any speeches or! take active part in the campaign for ten or twelve days after his release, was reached after a short conference between doctors and Mrs. Roosevelt, who has been constantly at her hus- bands bedside. ’ Doctors gave the Colonel permis- sion to sit up an hour this afternoon’ and said that his condition was near- 1y normal. (By United Press.) Chicago, Oct. 18.—Special from Mercy Hospital—10 a. m.—Roosevelt approached the crisis of his illness Dby getting a good nights sleep. While the attending physicians say that there will be a crisis in the Colonel’s; wound today, that does not mean that the wound is critical. Dr. Terrell explained this by say- ing that if in twenty-four hours be- ginning last night passed without the formation of pus in the wound or cavity, the possibiity of blood poisoning or pnemonia would have practically disappeared. MATRON FILES GRAVE CHARGES Says Walker Sanitarium Is Being Operated on Starvation Econ- omy Basis. (By United Press.) St. Paul, Oct. 18.—Starvation economy has been the policy of the management of the Walker sanitar- ium for consumptives, a state insti- tution, since the advent of George William Beach, chief physician in charge, according to Mrs. W. S. Splain, 105 Summit avenue, St. Paul, former chief matron. Athough she resigned October 1, she says that since Dr. Beach took charge August 15, the number and quality of meals per day have been cut to point of weakening the pati- ents, and that the majority of em- ployes have been discharged or have resigned and the patients forced to do their work. Nine employes in pantry, five in dining room and others in gardening, raking and other departments quit and patients who are paying their way at $30 per month also must do |thee owrk. Patients according to a plan signed and circulated a petition to the state board of control protest- ing against their treatment and qual- ity of food but shortly before the in- BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, FRIDAY JEVENING, OCTOBER 18, 1912, “THE MAN ON THE FENCE” __‘Conyright), NO MORE VAUDEVILLE Home Talent Acts Discontinued at the Brinkman On Account of School Children. MANY PRAISE MISS HUMES “There will be no more vaude- ville.”” said Mrs. C. R. Sanborn this morning. She further explained that many of the children who took parts could not stand the strain of a full week and that as the Brinkman had its regular players here, it was de- cided that the performance last night would end the series, The house last night was not as crowded as the first three nights al- through the treasurer reported a good business. Between $150 and $200 has been placed in the Episcopal church fund Dy tne series although the exact amount will not be known until the bills are checked through. During the series Miss Dorothy Humes has received much praise for the manner in which the acts have been given. Not only was Miss content to act as director but each evening she appeared herself either alone or in a small group. Twice she sang numbers which she com- posed herself and proved to the aud- ience that she was a versatile young woman. The series was a financial success beyond the anticipation of those who produced it and artistically left noth- ing to be desired. Mrs. A. P. Hen- rionnet furnished the hats used in 'the skit given by Donna Lycan and Dorothy Humes. Miss Dot Hazen was at the piano for a majority of the numbers. A party will be given (Continued on last page.) SCOO THE CUB REPORTER (Continued on 1ast page). CNCLONE. - TVE. Goy THE ScHeMe -wely G0 QUT AND Nou SYEP UP AND WNoCK i SOME COLORED GENTS CaN OFF aNp TLL WRITE 4 PRESS AGENT STORY THAT NOUL Yoo Him FOR Jack JouNso some day next week for the members of the troupe and the business staff. S00 SPECIAL IS COMING | | University of Minnesota Men With ‘ Agricultural Train to Be Here | Nov. 9 to 11. TRAVEL FOR THIRTEEN DAYS Farmers near Bemidji will have a chance to see the eleven car agricul- tural train which will come to Be- midji over the Soo line. The special will be here Saturday afternoon and Sunday, November 9 and 10, and will be open from 3 to 5 Saturday afternoon. Professors C. P. Bull, A. D. Wilson and Andrew Boss and N. C. Chapman, poultry expert, all of the University of Minnesota faculty, today announe- ed the schedule for the agricultural train which leaves the farm school Nov. 6, making forty Soo Line towns. Two hours will be spent in each town where stops are made and plans are being made to obtain the cooper- ation of the public schools to dis- miss school while the train is in town The first stop will be made at Broot- en, and Sundays will be spent at Be- midji and Erskine. The following is the schedule by days, the first town each day to be visited from 9 to 11 a. m., the second from 12 to 2 p. m.,, and the third from 3 to 5 p. m.: Nov. 6—Brooten, New Munich and Bowlus. Nov. 7—Pierze, Onamia and Wau- kon. * Nov. 8—Moose Lake, Lawler and McGregor. Nov. 9—Remer, Cass Lake and Be- midji. Nov. 11—Clearbrook, Gully and Oklee. Nov. 12—Oslo, Alvarado and War- ren. g Nov. 13—Radium, Viking and Thief River Falls. Nov. 14—Orleans, Lancaster and Bronson. Gonvick, (Continued on last page). = IS START EXTENSION WORK Members of High School Faculty Made Addresses at North School of District 10 Last Night. ATTENDANCE WAS FORTY-SIX Forty-six farmers and farmers wives were in the north school of District 10 last evening to hear the addresses by Professor Dyer and four of his teachers. The meeting was the first of a series to be held in rural schools near the city and both the farm people and the teachers were pleased with the results last night. Mr. Dyer had the Misses Murray, Knappen and Eddy and Mr. Nelson {with him, Miss Murray and Miss Knappen sang several cduets and Miss Knappen also gave some recitations. Miss Eddy gave a talk on “The Farm Kit- chen” which appeared to please the ladies who were present. Mr. Dyer told of the proposed short course for farmers’ boys in the Bemidji schools and Mr. Nelson told of the conform- ation of the dairy cows showing the farmers the best points to watch when selecting a cow for the dairy. ! Several of the farmers from the south district attended the meeting and asked that a similar meeting be held in their school as soon as pos- sible. On next Tuesday evening, the ‘'same teachers will go )to Stanley Knott’s school in the town of Eckles. Many requests for meetings have been received, one coming from Alice Huntosh’s school near the station of Werner on the Red Lake road. _After the meeting last night the ladies of the district served a lunch- eon, PLAY AT THIEF RIVER FALLS. The Hallowell Concert company comes to Bemidji Monday night af- ter having filled an engagement at Thief River Falls. By “HOP" Y00-00' SOMEBODY @ a1 TR SNND, IR a0l i SO L SO 2 i G S R B A R B ol S8 oL i ——————————— e, e e | WINNESOTA STORICAL SOCIETY, | TEN CENTS PER WEEK. MOTHER KILLS HER TWO0 CHILDREN Despondent Over Death of Hushand: And Ilness of Little Ones, She Murders Then Suicides. TRIED TO HOLD HOME FARM Had Settled on 160 Acres and For Two Years She Did Work of a Man While Alone. BABIES ILL WITH RIPHTHERIA One Aged Three And One Five Were: Taken Sick and Woman Be- came Deranged. (By United Press.) Alberta, Oct. 18.—With the word: of the finding of the bodies of Mrs. Julia Bokowsky and her two chil~ dren, aged three and five years, re- spectively, lying in a pool of bloed on the floor of their home, twenty- six miles north of Carlstadt, today, news of one of the most heart-rend- ing domestic tragedies ever known. in this section of the province has reached here. The gruesome discovery was made by neighbors of the Bokowsky fam- ily. It is believed that in a fit of des~ pondency the lonely woman, her husband dead, living alone on an. isolated ranch, first killed her twe. babies with the bloody knife that. lay beside her body and then stabhed herself in the heart with the same. weapon. The helpless children, horribly hacked and mutilated, after being slashed to death with the gdulk butcher knife, had been laid together- on the cold floor, and the frenzied woman, her ghastly work done, lai& down beside them and proceeded to- hack and stab her own life away. Since the death of her husband two years ago the woman has been very despondent and apparently had: become deranged. Gl Still living on the lonely home- stead, doing the work of a farmer, in order that she might gain pos- session of the 160 acres of land om which she and her husband had settled, the heart-broken _ womam. struggled on and bore up bravely until her two children, a boy and & girl, mere tots at her apron strings, were stricken with diptheria a few weeks ago. Then her mind gave way and the terrible crime of murder and suicide followed. SPECIAL NOTICE The Pioneer will not go to press Saturday afternoon until it receives: the score in the Bemidji-Grand Rap- ids football game. The Bemidji team will leave tomorrow at 1% o’clock. GAVE HIS LIFE FOR A STRANGE GIRL Gary, Ind., Oct. 18.—William Rugh the newsboy who sacrificed his leg to save the life of Ethel Smith, dled in the Gary hospital at 2 a. m. to~ day. . 3 g William Rugh was a newsboy who had one leg cut off when he was small. Miss Smith was severely burned and it was found necessary to graft skin in order to save her life. Rugh read of thee case in the paper and went to the hospital and gave up the skin on his good leg that the life of the girl might be- saved. He died this morning as a result of the operation.