Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, January 8, 1913, Page 1

B o ey xg = S i ‘HE BEMIDJI VOLUME 10. NUMBER 215. EBERHART URGES 'REAPPORTIONMEN Says State Should be Re-districted in Accordance With the Constitution, PRAISES THE RURAL SCHOOLS Asks That Attention Be Paid to Agri- cultural and Industrial Subjects and Advises More Aid. PROTECT WOMEN AND CHILDREN Goes on Record in Favor of Woman and Child Labor Laws and Work- men’s Compensation Act. Special to The Ploneer. «y United Pre: St. Paul, Jan. 8.—In his second in- augural message, read to the assem- bled houses of the Minnesota legisla- ture this morning, Governor Eberhart | touched on many reforms he consid- ers as needed and many items of leg- islation that he favors. The govern- or made strong pleas for re-appor- tionment, presidential preference pri- maries, regulation of child and wo- man labor, agricultural and industrial training, etc. The following is the condensed of the message: “Gentlemen of the Senate and House of Representatives: “Two years of most remarkable pro- gress have passed since the legislature met in regular session and it again becomes my duty to present to you such information and recommenda- tlons as pertain to the welfare of the state. “Perhaps no. legislature ever con- vened under more favorable circum- stances. Abundant. prosperity has fa- vored every section of the state. Pro- gress and development have been the watchwords of every community. Cul- ture and refinement have been attain- ed in a greater degree than ever be- fore. Yet there is before us a great field of opportunities, and we are charged with the solemn duty of help- ful co-operation to the end that the will of the people and the highest and bes interests of the state may find a ready response in wise legislation as well as efficient administration. “In my message two years ago I de- parted somewhat from the established custom of chiefly communicating rec- ommendations covering the needs of the various state departments and this practice I shall again follow. The recommendations covering the various departments are herewith submitted to you in an appendix attached to this message. Most of these recommenda- tions have already after mutual con- sultation been transmitted to you in the reports of the various depart- ments. I, herefore, attach the most important of them in condensed form for ready reference with my approval. “Legislative Reapportionment.—A just reapportionment of the legisla- tive districts according to population 18 one of the most important duties imposed upon this legislature. Section 2, Artivle IV, of the constitution states specifically that ‘the represen- tation in both houses shall be appor- ioned equally throughout the differ- ent sections of the state, in propor- tion to the population thereof.’ At the last election on a referendum vote the people decided not to change the constitution with reference to legisla- tive representation. The reapportion- ment must, therefore, be made in ac- cordance with the provisions of the present constitution and this legisla- ture should proceed without further delay. A refusal to grant this relief is not merely the shirking of a great responsibility, it is the most willful neglect of a plain duty imposed by the constitution of the state. The last leg- islative apportionment was made in 1897 or sixteen years ago. Longer delay is absolutely inexcusable. “For the third time I have urged in my message to the legislature that every section of the state be given a fair representation in the leglsla- ture. I am anxious to see the state develop, it it cannot possibly do so to the best advantage unless every section thereof is glven a fair repre- sentation in the making of the laws upon which such development must necessarily depend. Unfair represen- tation is no better in principle than no representation. There is pérhaps 1o action to be taken by this legisla- ture which will be watched with greater interest by the people of the state, than that relating to reappor- tionment and for which the members will be held more strictly accountable. GOVERNOR EBERHART. Who read second inaugural mes- sage today. “Congressional Reapportionment.— In accordance with the new congres- sional reapportionment, Minnesota now has ten representatives in con- gress, and it is the duty of this legis- lature to reapportion the congression- al districts of the state so as to pro- vide for ten districts with as nearly lequal population as possible. “Workmen’s Compensation.—Dur- ing the past few years the number of accidents to employes in this state has been very largely reduced, and the department of labor is entitled to much crédit for its efficient work in connection therewith, It is true, the number must still be largely reduced, but if it could be reduced to a very small proportion of what it now is, the necessity and demand for a work- men’s compensation act will still re- main. When a workman is injured, the family and other dependents are usually the greatest sufferers. The time has come when industry must bear its proper share of the burden and grant to the injured or his depen- dents, whether he contributed to the accident or not, a fair and adequate compensation for his loss of time and injuries sustained. This compensa: tion should come to him as a matter of right and he should not be com- pelled to spend any portion thereof in the courts to establish his claim. The law should provide for a simple and inexpensive, yet effective, method of determining the compensation and the \prompt payment thereof. This would relieve the courts of a large measure of litigation and the tax pay- ers of a heavy expense. “Regulation of Woman and Child Labor.—Under our present industrial system women and children cannot be excluded from labor in manufacturing establishments, and it is, therefore, necessary that their hours of labor should be made as short as possible and that they should be surrounded with the best safeguards of health and comfort. Child labor should be reduced to a minimum. I, therefore, recommend more . stringent legisla- tion for the protection of woman and children in the labor department that the law may be strictly enforced throughout the state. “Conclusion.—During my years of service as governor, it has been my constant endeavor to study the needs of the state, that I might present them to you intelligently and with personal knowledge. The recommen- dations are made after most careful and earnest consideration for the best joterests of the entire state. In their consideration I hope we can avoid either factional or sectional contro- versy acting only as representatives of the people for the common good of all. To merit the confidence and goodwill of the people should be our sole ambition. While we cannot era- dicate selfishness and attain perfec- tion, we have a right to require that every official shall honestly and effic- iently serve the people, and that in the enactment of every law justice shall be meted out to all without fa- vor or discrimination. To that end I pledge you my-support and co-opera- tion. “A. 0. EBERHART.” SCOOP EE.5 REPORTER BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, WEDN’ES’DAY EVENING JANUARY 8, 1913, - Many Sematorial Booms Started to Beat Deu Sterling, Choise of .the Popular Primary. PROGRESSIVES WILL STAND PAT By United Press. Plerre, 8. D., Jan. 8.—The first day’s session of the South Dakota leg- islature developed a multiplicity of senatorial booms in full swing and with an ever-increasing crop condi- tions promise a repetition of the last Iowa senatorial election and ' the Lorimer election in Illinois. Dean Thomas Sterling of Vermil- lion, while. the primary nominee, is opposed by some Republicans along factional lines. Senator Robert J. -|Gamble of Yankton, defeated in’the primaries, is in the race for re-elec- tion, while“there are at least a dosen receptive candidates offering them- selves as willing bearers of the toga, most prominently mentioned by mem- bers of the legislature being Dick Richards of Huron, defeated in the primaries; O. L. Branson of Mitchell; E. E. Wagner of Alexandria, recently resigned as United States district at- torney; Wilbur Glass of Watertown; ex-Governor Samuel E. Elrod, of Clark; ex-Governor Charles Herried of Aberdeen; Colonel Melvin T. Grigsby of SiouxX Falls; Frank Crane of Pierre, retiring clerk of the su- preme court, ad infinitum. Sterling’s manager, S. W. Clark, of Redfield, claims enough votes pledged to carry the election for Mr. Sterling on the first ballot, but many influen- tial politicians claim to the contrary. All things considered, however, chances seem to favor Sterling, but if he is not elected on the first ballot wne deadlock following will probably jprove a lasting one, to be broken only by a dark horse, or the fusion of one or other of the factions in the Re- publican party with the Democrats. Friends of Congressman Charles H. purke of Pierre, have mentioned him ai a get-to-gether candidate for the Democrats and Stajwart Republicans, while the Progressives -are opposing. any talk of compromise and are stny- ing with Sterling. AUDITOR SLOCUM BURNS OUT International Falls, Jan. 8.—Fire Friday night practically destroyed a two-story building on Second street belonging to County Auditor Slocum, causing him a loss of $1,000 on the building in addition to a ‘personal property loss, he occupying the sec- ond story as a place of residence. The storeroom downstairs was occupied by the Bargain store, managed by Henry Ottow, who states that Le carried a stock of $4,000, the greater part of which was damaged by, either fire or water. Mr. Slocum oarried no in- surance but the Bargain store stock was protected by insurance to the amount of $1,500. ; The fire was first noticed by Mr. Nurick in the adjoining building-and when he discovered it the floor around the stove of the store 'was burning. The firemen were soon on hand and after a hard fight confined the fire to the building in which it started, al- though another building joined it on the north. The fact that the wind was blowing from the northwest aid- ed the firemen in keeping down the loss. KKK KKK KK KKK KKK * MALCOLM. * LB R R RS RS SRR RS S E L] The New Years aance at Frank Hendrickson’s was well attended and a splendid time had by all. Nels Torners drove down to Red Lake, where he is going to joln a log- | ging company. Gilbert Benson hauled hay, from Carmel a couple of days. Gust Lar- son from Cedar Point, assisted’ him. Arthur Billet of Rapid River was buried in Spruce Grove cemetery on Friday afternoon. What we need very bad here:at Malcolm is a good store. 'fhis country is all settled and a first class store here would pay good dlvidequ TANGLE IN SOUTH DAKOTA DAIRY BUSINI':SS GROWS WANTS' A STATE AGE More Than Double the Amount of ‘Butter Mads in 1890 Wi Made During 1911, BIG AMOUNT PAID THE FARMERS —_— Special to The Plomeer. Somé interesting dairy figures have recently been gathered by H. J. Max- fleld, commissioner of!immigration, which show a.remarkable growth of Minnesota’s creamery i{ndustry, dur- ing the past twelve: years. “I confess that T am surprised,” said Mr. Max- field, “and I belleve that many of our people will be when. they -learn that Minnesota creameries have more than doubled in the past twelve years. In 1899, Minnesota had 582 creameries, and in 1911 she had 814. In 1899 our creameries manufactured 44,007,- 9323 pounds of butter, against 98,984,- 789 pounds fi. 1911. ! Here is the most interesting and important fact of ~all. In 1899, $6,959,914.55 was paid out to our farmers for butter.fat, against $22,- 881,375.26 in 1911,5er-& gain of $15,- 421,460.71—more qhnp three times as much in 1911 ag was paid out in 1699. 118 of course is not due en- tirely to increased production,” but largely to advance in prices. The advance im:price can best be observed by comparing the average price paid per pound: for butter fat in 1899, which was 17.6 cents against 27.18 cents in 1911, an advance of about ten cents per pound. In 1899, the creameries of this state had 40,- 159 patrons, against 90,704 in 1911, 331,512 cows were supplying Minne-. sota creameries in 1899, against 714,- 318 in 1911. These two latter cases show a substantial increase and both have more than doubled. The above figures were taken from the dairy and food commissioner’s re- ports. The 1911 repdrt shows that Minnesota cows produced an average of 139 pounds of butter each. The amount’recetved by ea¥h patron-aver- aged $246.756." When we consider the fact that Minnesota has many thou- sans of acres of undeveloped land, all of which are particularly adapted to 'dairying, her future as a dairy state looks exceedingly bright, and T pre- [dict that in the next ten years we will again see this remarkable indus- try doubled. The foregoing figures do not take into account the value of cheese pro- duced in Minnesota, nor the values of the by-products of the dairy in- dustry. It is safe to say, that all of +he dairy products of the state are worth annually to the farmer $40,- ‘000,000.00, outside of the indirect value to agriculture by the keeping of stock on the farm. Dairying is profitably carried on in older states, where land sells for much more than Minnesota land. If dairying is profitable on $200 land, it is necessarily much more profitable in Minnesota on land that costs only $25 to $125 per acre. ELKS BALL TOMORROW Over 300 invitations have been sent out for the annual Elk’s charity ball which will be held in the city hall tomorrow evening. The.grand march, which will be led by officers of the local lodge, will start promptly at 9 p. m. to the music of Remfrey’s seven-piéce orchestra. Following the grand march programs calling for eighteen dances will ‘t'here will be several extras. John Tennstrom has the decorating in charge and it is said that he has 80 changed the appearance of the hall that it can hardly be recognized. He is decorating in the Elk colors of pur- ple and -white. Arrangements have been made whereby the ladies will have a private check room with a maid in attendance. Tickets to the ball are $2 each and the money which will be made goes to the Elks’ charity fund, y be distributed.. Governor Hanna, of North Dakota, Advises Legislature to Hire a Development Man, NEEDS OUTLAY OF ABOUT $6,000| By United Press. : Bismarck, N. D., Jan, 8.—The sug- gestion made by Governor Hanna that/| the North Dakota legislature, which convened this week, should create a new position as business or develop- ment agent of the state, is attracting a great deal of favorable comment. The governor’s idea is to have a special representative of North Da- kota take up the question of en- couraging and inducing manufactur- ers to locate in the state. There are many undeveloped re- sources, such as North Dakota’s clay and coal deposits, pottery and other material, including the development of high power and its transmission, the possibilities of the state for can-] ning factories and many smaller en- terprises that require introduction to the manufacturers and others in thé eastern states. North Dakota at present is practi- cally dependent-upon its agriculture alone and the general public has lit- tle information as to its other re- sources. If the governor’s plan goes Lhrongh he will have someone named who will compile data along these lines, tabu- late the wants and advantages of every section of the state and present them to he manufacturers of the east- ern cities. It is a movement that will appeal to all sections of North Dakota and is expected to receive the hearty sup- port of the members of the legislature ‘a8 it is planned to start in a modest way with probably an outlay of only about $6,000 annually. One large manufacturing enterprise ~ secured ‘would more than make up this initial cost. The governor’s message is now ready to come from the hands of the printers and he has determined on the appointments he wii-make, though so| - far no public announcement has been made of any except his-private secre- tary. The governor plans to make his ad- ministration noted for its business and economic methods and his inaug- ural address bears strongly on these points with many. suggestions contsructive legislation. Being a successful business man himself, Governor Hanna is expected to effect some important changes in the methods of handling the state’s affairs. WESTERGAARD WINS BY United Press. Minneapolis, Jan. 8.—Before one of the largest crowds that ever at- tended a wrestling match in this city, Jesse Westergaard defeated Henry Ordemann by winning the last two falls. The match was refereed by Frank Gotch. half nelson and crotch hold in twen- ty-four minuwes. Westergaard won both falls with a reverse nelson the first coming in nineteen and the sec- ond in one and one-half minutes, Westergaard now claims the heavy- weight championship. ADDITIONAL SOCIETY. A pleasant surprise was planned for Mrs. Martha Gustafson Monday afternoon, the occasion being her eightieth birthday. A dainty lunch was served during the afternoon. The following ladies were pfesent: Mes- dames Lindvald, Severson, Wes Wright, J. C. Tennstrom, Ed Ander- son, Mosen, P. Bodeen, A. Bodeen, Carlson and the Misses Gustavson and Carlson.” Mrs. Gustavson is Mrs. Bo- dgen’s mother. The Plus Ultra club meet at the home of Miss Esther Tennstrom on Tuesday evening. Music and games farnished the amusement and a lunch was served during the evening. Scoop I)oesn't Know Why Miss Cornfed Got So Crusty THE Bass SAVS Th FID ouT s (N THE PRESENCE OF HER HOVER AT THE PARK 0% WHETHER THE SPANKING Jook ALACE AT HERNONE ! N THE FIRST PLACE <MI65 CORM FED, MY PAPER {5 VERY ANYI0US 10 KHOW JUST ' m” T for|’ Ordemann took the flrfit fall with a TEN CENTS PER WEEK. . J..FRANK HICKEY. e —— . New Jersey Chemist Held Far Boy Murder at Lackawanna, N. Y. STATE LEGISLATURE OFFICERS NAMED TUESDAY. House. Speaker—Henry Rines, Mora. Chiel Clerk—Oscar Arneson, Her- Fmt Assistant Clerk—@. 0. Hage, Crookston. Second Assistant Clerk—Jerome Rice, Minneapolis, Enrolling Clerk—Crawford Shel- don, Little Falls, Engrossing Clerk—Carl Rasmus- sen, Northfield. Sergeant-at-Arms—sS. M. Simonson, Grand Meadows. Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms—W. J. Pomplum, St. Paul. Postmaster — George P. Kelley, Mankato. Assistant Postmaster—0. V. Ran- dall, Renville, ~ Chaplain—Rev. G. W. Lutz, St. Paul. Sergeant-at-Arms—James H. Ege, Minneapolis. Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms—R. A Christensen, Marshall. Chaplain—Rev. Andrew J. Stowe, Minneanolis. Enrolling Clerk—N. C. Koel, Cale- donia. Engrossing Clerk—flarry Nord- holm, Red Wing. ! Clerk to Juflmm.ry Committee—W. H. Hodge! man, Win , Winnebago. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS The county comissioners met this morning in an adjourned session and transacted the following business: Put the county printing over until ‘Thursday at 2 p. m. A purchasing committee of Chair- man Rako, Lennon and George was appointed. . Commissioners Clementson - and Lennon were appointed a board of health. John' Sisco, W. M. Schroeder, O. E. Solen, 8. J. Dietel, and Charles Ha- gon Were appointed the G. A. R. bur- {al committee. Henry Pfund was appointed super- visor of assessors and state land ap- praiser at $5 per day. He succeeds Nels Otterstad. Tuesday afternoon the board fixed the salary of the county attorney at $2,000 and set aside $250 for a con- tingent fund. County Attorney Torrance filed a report stating that last year he had drawn $200 on his coningent fund and ahd expended $144.98 and re- turned to the treasurer the balance. Members of the board expressed them- selves as satisfied with the comduct of the office during the past year and commended Mr. Torrance on his econ- omical use of his funds. 3 Superintendent Stewart had his salary fixed at $1,700. It was raised| two years ago from $1,500. SHEEP PLAN NOW IN DEFINITE FORM Meeting of Commercial Club Devel- opes Discussion Tending to Clarity- Different Ideas. SMALL FLOCKS SAID TO BE BEST Farmers Urged to Put Twenty Head on Five Acres and to Follow With Cattle Pasturage. ROOM FOR 100 CAR LOADS HERE Can Be Herded on Unbroken Traocts of Several Townships—Big Meet- ing Planned. As a result of the meeting of the Commercial club last evening and the discussion of the sheep industry which ‘it developed, it appears that a number of car loads will be shipped into this country next spring. Freight Agent Griffin, of the Great Northern, promised to get into communication with the Montana sheep men and as- certain their exact position in the matter. ) J. J. Opsahl and A. E. Nelson were appointed a committee of two to write out the information available as to the lands which could be used for large flocks and the number of farm- ers who will take sheep enough for a small flock. This information is to be filed with the secretary of the Commercial club for the use of the roilroads, sheep men and farmers. Mr. Opsahl presented to the clib a proposition advanced by a merchaat at Nebish.. This merchant will furn- ish one sheep to a farmer for each cord of wood the farmeér will lay down at Nebish this winter and will wait until next winter, for pay for the difference in the price of the sheep and the value of the cord wood, - Hi says that he can dispose of at least one car load on such a proposition. Discussion at the club last evening centered on the number of sheep which can be best used in clearing land. It was generaly considered that twenty sheep’ put into a five acre plot would be of the most benefit to he farmer. The plot is to be fenced so that the sheep will be con- fined. The second year the flock is to be moved to a new plot proportion- ed four sheep to the acre and whits clover or Kentucky blue grass sown in the first plot and it turned over to cattle for pasture. At the end of the second year, the stumps in the first plot will be ready for pulling and ths land ready for the plow. This meth- od of rotation will clean up five acres & year for the farmer. “In order that the farmers may have the proposition presented to them by an authority, arrangements are bgln‘ made for a farmers’ meeting to* bé held in the High school here “seme- time during the next two weelks. Mg Chamberlain, agriculturist of ‘the Great Northern 'railway, is béing consulted as to the time when he can best come here for a meeting-and as soon as a date is arranged with Bim, Mr. Nelson will send out invitations to thé farmers. Professor Dyer told the club last night that the High school would serve &:free Tunch tJ the farmers any time the meeting .was ‘held. Speaking for the banks. & B ‘White, R. H. Schumaker and H. € Baer said that the baliia were randy to loan responsible’ mflw wish to buy sheep and wiil furnish the mé- ney at a low cost. 'rm Nolleve thet no farmer should take. moge than twenty sheep at the starf, 'llO would make the investment about $100, but that the flocks should be added to once their success is e.ub~ lished. As one car will carry 200 sheep, the freight cost for shipping from Be- midji to any adjacent point amounts to but a few cents a head. z Farmers who have talked to the Pioneer are enthusiastic over the plan and state that there is no better way of clearing land than by doing lt.; little'at a time and with a small of sheep. They point out that lheep cannot be fed two Buccessive years 0 tie same pasture in this country ug- less grass.is planted and favor the ro- tation method which will keep. tbo sheep wumly on few-land. As s00n; as ‘Mr. Chamberlain aa- date on which he will be ‘| in. Bemidgl, active preparations _mm mmlnlvmbo