Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, June 5, 1913, Page 1

i i i i 1 ] i B H VOLUME 11. NUMBER 33. 2-CENT FARE LAW AGAIN ATTACKED Judge Johnson of Goodhue County Court Snyi Law is on Statutes But Not Enforced. JURY IS INSTRUCTED TO INDICT If It Believes That Railroads Are Vio- lating Act—Matter For Grand Jury to Investigate. PENALTY IS FIVE YEARS OR $5000 With Laws Enforced There Will Be Many Less Tragedies Says Jurist —Cites Instance. Red Wing, Minn., June 5.—Per- haps one of the most unique charges to a grand jury in the history of Min- nesota was delivered by Judge Albert Johnson before the present body in district court when he referred to the state law which provided for a two- cent-per-mile passenger rate, and in- structed the jury to return indict- ments against railroad corporations violating these statutes. If the grand jury heeds the charge of the court, indictments will be returned against the raiiroad corporations operating in this county. “Violations of the law are matters for the grand jury to investigate,’ said Judge Johnson in his remarks to the jury, “and the law compels me to call your attention to certain statutes. The business methods of railroad and transportation companies might be investigated. There are laws govern- ing both freight and passenger rates and there is a violation of the sta- tutes every day if the laws mean any- thing. “It is unlawful for the railroad companys to charge more than two cents per mile in this state. A viola- tion of -this act means that a’ felony has been committed. In regard to transportation of freight the law prescribes certain rates to be charged. These things are matters for a grand jury to investigate. “There are violations daily and right under the noses of the officials of the county and state. If a law is worth passing it is worth enforcing. The law in regard to passenger rates in Minnesota, provides that the cor- porations shall not charge more than two cents per mile for persons 12 years old or over. “Violation of this act means a fel- ony and is punishable by a fine of $5,000 or imprisonment for five years, or both. “The statutes are as clear as sun- shine. If the railroad companies have violated the law, gentlemen of the Jury, it is your duty to return an in- dictment against them. “The-statutes are full of acts re- fering to the operation of locomo- tives, engines, motor cars and the like, but these are violated daily. Where proof is presented showing that anyone has violated the law, an indictment should be returned against the offender. “These violations often result in accident and loss of life. If you know of any such cases it is your duty to investigate thoroughly. Don’t wait! It is the fault of the judicial system that accidents occur. “If the laws were enforced there would be less tragedies. As an il- lustration, I might refer to the trag- edy of a few days ago, a matter which you may be called upon to investi- gate. If there are any violations in this respect, indict the offender, whether he be of high or low degree. It is the only way to protect society.” KRR KK RKK KK KKK F K * FARLEY. * KRR KK * . Mr. Andrew Trusty and soms, .of near Farley, were in Bemidji Sat- urday on business. - Mr. Gelvan of Little Falls, was in Farley Sunday, visiting friends and relatives. The people ef Farley and vicinity are looking forward with great in- terest to the coming of the telephone, upon the installment of which work i8 about to begin. Fifteen of our farmers have signed up for it al- ready and we expect . quite a few more. ‘The central will be located at Tenstrike. Miss Horton, one of Turtle River’s #chool teachers, has ,just returned from a trip to Rainy Lake and Inter- national Falls. rs, Frank Falls and daughter, Mrs. Sander, went to Tenstrike Sun- day to attend the services which were held at the Catholic church Monday A, M. 2 ji cren.mry Not 'Able to Fill All ‘Orders—Paying Twenty- seven Cents. FARMERS DO OWN CHURNING As yet the Bemidji creaméry has no out of town orders, using its sup- ply of butter for the local trade. Cream is coming in rapidly but as thé demand is much greater than the supply a great deal more could be used. At present the farmers are re- ceiving twenty-seven cents for butter fat which is considered a good price for that product. The creamery is meeting with a small amount of opposition from lo- cal merchants who are paying the farmers thirty-two cents a pound for dairy butter making it much more profitable for the farmer to make his own butter than bringing the fat to the creamery. Using Nymore Sidewalk. The cement sidewalk to Nymore has been completed and is now in use. The walk starts at the begin- ning of the Crookston Lumber Co.’s yards and extends to within a few rods of the hill leading to Nymore. Pedestrians are now not in danger of being run over by autos and other vehicles using the pavement. TELLSBIBLE'S LOVE STORY .| Evangelist Honeywell Chooses Text For Sermon Which Many Eloguent Ministers Shy At. WILL ADDRESS WOMEN TONIGHT Tabernacle Briefs. “The love story of the Bible is John 3:16. “The love of God is the amazing thing in the Bible.” “‘For Go dso loved,” invite tend- most words.” “When you think of eternity you think it will end somewhere. It will not end.” “What you do with Jesus Christ to- night may decide where you will spend eternity. “I do not believe a student of as- tronomy can be an infidel. “The measure of love is sacrifice.” “I can in some measure understand eternity. I cah in some degree grasp space. I cannot fathom nor compre- hend God’s love, and man’s scorn and rejection.” (By Rev. S. E. P, White.) At the tabernacle last night Evan- gelist Honeywell took as his text John 3:16, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believeth on Him might not perish but have everlasting life.” This text, he said, has been called the love story of the Bible. Martin Luther called it “the little Bible.” Al- though so great a text it is seldom preached upon, because even the best and most eloquent of ministers ap- proach the text with awe and a sense of unworthiness and inability to ex- press its marvelous truth. “It is the most amazing thing in the Bible. Would to God that I might be inspired to fittingly portray to you the love of God as it is here ex- pressed. Mr. Moody felt the wonder- ful power of God’s love and man’s in- ability to express it, he also felt that he should in some way hold this al- ways before those to whom he spoke, therefore he had the text, ‘God is Love’ illuminated over his pulpit. “Many sermons may be preached |from this text for it can never.be exhausted. Some thoughts stand out like mountain peaks, and to one only I would call your attention tonight, ‘LOVE,” ‘FOR God so loved’ Infinite tenderness, infinite pathos in these four words. Why is the name of “rantinned on Tast vAze) SCOO there erness, infinite~pathos on those four} HINCKLEY TODAY), Seventh Semi-Annul Affair of North- ern Minnesota Development As- sociation Now in_ Progress. CHAPMAN GAVE ADDRESS TODAY Representative - Warner, Thomas Cooper, George McCarthy and C. M. King Also on Program. SOCIAL SESSION FRIDAY NIGHT Motto of Organization is Good: Roads, Immigration and Public Domain —Next Meeting Here. With many representatives from all parts of Northern Minnesota, the seventh semi-annual convention of the - Northern Minnesota Develop- men association began at Hinckley this morning. y "The motto of the meeting is good roads, immigration and public do- main, and to these ends the efforts of the association will be extended during 1913 and 1914. There are many good talkers on the program of the convention and much good for this part of the state is anticipated to be forthcoming from actions to be taken during its session. There will be a social session to- morrow evening, when the delegates; will be entertained by the Pine Coun- ty Dvelopmnt association. Beltrami county is represented at; the meeting by W. R. Mckenzie and several others. The program follows: 10:00 A. M. Prayer........... . Rev. G. Peterson, Hinckley. | Address of Welcome........... Robert H. Keyes, President Hmckley Commereial Club. Response ...... N T Cyrus M. King, Deer River, President + N. M. D. A Appointmerit of Committees on Cre- dentials”and Resolutions. ~ Address, “A Minnesota Development” dos. H. Chapman, Vice President; Northwestern National Bank, Min- neapolis. Address, “Agricultural Organization” A. F. Woods, Dean and Director, De- partment of Agrculture, U. of M. Address, “The Legislature of 1913” Geo D. McCarthy, Political Editor The Duluth Herald. Address.. .....“Farm Development” K. Johnson, Dassel, Secretary Farm- ers Corporation. and Its Relation to -Agriculture” Address. .........“The State Fair John J. Furlong, Austin, President Minnesota State 'Agricultural So- ciety. Address ...cocieeereanns “Why the Development Association Appeals to a Cass County Farmer” B. L. Perry, Backus. Address,. . .“Agricultural Financing” J..W. Wheeler, St. Paul, President . Capital Trust Company. Address vee.q . "Grow- ing Things in the Island of Tahiti” Stafford King, University of Minn. Address .....oviiiinnnn “How the County Work in the West Central Counties is Developing” E. C. Higbie, Morris, Supt. West Cen- tral ‘School of Agriculture, Univer- sity of Minnesota, and Secretary West Central Development Ass'n. Address ......o.iiiinann Thomas P. Cooper, Fargo, N. D., Sec- retary and Director, Better Farm- ing Association of North Dakota. Address ...... +.+..“The Revolving Fund Constitutional Amendment” C. H. Warner, Aitkin, Representative Fifty-second District. . The next meeting will be held here in December. Next Sunday morning the clerks of the postoffice will clash with a scrub team consisting of “would-be’s,” “has-beens” ' .and ' “never-will-be’s” and are practicing regularly for their first game. Harry McClennan will THE CUB REPORTER probably twirl for the clerks. The Boss Can’t See Tlus Bossy Business WANTS MORE BUTTER FAT CONVENTION ON AT [ k¥ s Fens's KKK KKK KEY WESW! TO HAVAHA Rk K KKK KRR KR K RRNR «Va * tra Corporation, N This photograph shows Aviator * Winner of the $10,000 Cuban Aviation Prize. ° Romingo Rosillo passing over Morro Castle on his arrival in' Cuba after Lis successful flight from: Key West. The Havana City council offered a prize of $10,000 aviator to perfornrthis feat and Rosillo was the lucky man. for the . first. Cuban Dr.. Ernest B. Kolig of the Univer- sity of California; Will Take Part on Next Week’s Program. ‘MORE BULLETINS ARE ISSUED — Many attractions of unordinary interest have been‘'placed on the program of University week which i to be held in Bemidji next week. Several bulleting .were = received here today and are: of interest. - Sev- eral of them are glven below: Public Healih—June 9. Public Health is: a Lopx which is| just “How begmnfixg [0 TeceIve “Its due portion of atténtion.”” Dr. -Brn- est B. Hoag of the University of Cal- ifornia, but who has been spending this year in Minnesota, will enter- tain you and give you some valuable information on the subject of Public Health. The Drama—June 12, It is quite important that where so much is made of the drama’in a practical way, some time should be given to the discussion of its influ- ence. Dr. Hardin Craig of the De- partment of English has studied this subject as few men have, and he will discuss. “The Social Influence of the Drama.” * He appears from 2 to 3 on program four. No doubt he will be the more appreciated because of the play that will be given by the Univer- sity Dramatic club. Civic Welfare Exhibit—June 13. “What .the Old World has to Teach the New” is the title of a civic ex- hibit which will be presented dur- ing the university week. ‘Dr. Ray- mond V. Phealn will have charge of this “exhibit and will explain any puzzling features. The material has been secured at considerable ex- pense, Gentilly Wins Cheese Prize Announcement has been made by Joel G. Winkjer state dairy and food commissioner to the effect that Gen- tilly has been awarded the prize for cheese making. ~The contest was open to the entire state. This is an- other bouquet ‘for the - skill -of Cheesemaker Benou who has already won several state- prizes. Foundation for Burner Completed Work on the new burner which is being built in the Crookston Lumber company’s yards to.consume the re- fuse from the planer is progressing rapidly and: will probably be complet- ed in the couse of a few weeks. A cement and brick foundation is near- 1y completed. : ¥ TALK ON PUBLIC HEALTH] KRR KKK R IR K KK * CUPID’S COURT. * IR R R R R R R Prevey-Johnson. | The home of Dr. Einer W. Johnson | was the scene of a pretty home wed- 1ding this mornnig at 9:45 when his sister, Miss Madeline Johnson be- {came the -bride of Paul Prevey of |Montana, Archdeacon = Parshall of Cass Lake officiating. The rooms were decorated with lilacs, plum blossoms and sweet peas, and the ceremony took place ‘under a , bower of green branches and plum blossoms. * The suit and carried a bouquet of white bride’s roses. .The following were present at the ceremony: Dr. E. W. Johnson and Newell Johnson, broth- ers of the .bride, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. ‘Prevey, parents of the groom, Mr. and Mrs. J. H.-O'Neil, of Park Ruplds, Minnesota, uncle and aunt of - the bride, Miss Servia McKusick and Archdeacon Parshall. The bride is well known in Bemidji having made her home herefor the past few years and has also taught in the Bemidji public schools. She is a member of the Eastern Star and the Narcissus club. The groom is a civil engineer in Montana. Mr. and Mrs. Prevey left this morning by auto for Cass Lake from there they will go to ponits on the range, Duluth and Min- neapolis before leaving for their fu- ture home in Montana. MAKES EXCUSES FOR DEFEAT Manager Gillette Claims “Big League Stuff” Too Much For Boys. While speaking about the Interna- tional Falls game last night in which Bemidji was badly beaten, M. S, Gillette, manager of the local team stated: “We had not been prepared to clash with a bunch of league play- ers brought over from Virginia to play with our opponents last Sunday, and when the game is repeated in this city local fans may look forward to a different outcome, as we will be prepared for them. Smiley, our regu- lar. pitcher was not in the game and the two who substituted could not keep the leaguefs from making clean hits, although both pitched ‘good ball under the prevailing conditions.” STATE TO HOLD EXAMINATIONS Nearest Place for Bemidjites to Se- cure Licenses Will Be Crookston. Julius A, Schmahl, secretary of state, has issued information relating to the holding of. examinations . for the purpose of allowing persons who wish to secure drivers licenses an op- portunity to do so. There will be an examination at Crookston on June 26. J. A. Maloney will be in charge. | jlege there. Dbride was attired in a gray traveling| B. M. Giles, of Madison, Wisconsin, Amved in Bemidji This Mommg to Take’ Up School Duties. WILL TAKE CHARGE AT ONCE B. M. Giles, of Madison, Wiscon- sin, the new high school agricultural- ist, arrived in Bemidji this morning and took up his duties at once. Mr. Giles takes charge of the pos- ition,left open by the resignation of A: H. Kuhlman, who leaves for Wis- consin'in a few days, having accepted 4 position in the agricultural col- Mr. Kuhlman. was form- erly connected with the ‘faculty of ;that institution. Mir. Giles comes with a reputation as being one of the best agricultural- ists of the state of Wisconsin and is highly recommended. His duties here ‘will be practically the same as those of the leaving pro- tessor. . Giles is - married move his family here. Mr, Kuhlman leaves Bemidji after having been connected with the high and will during that short time he has made himself popular with the students, many of whom -are extremely sorry to see him leave. Mr. Kuhlman is also recognizd as being an agricul- turist of the first rank. JOIINSON GETS ONE YEAR Jack Johnson, the negro heavy- weight champion, was yesterday sén- tenced to one year and one day in the state penitentiary at Joliet and fined $1,000 for violation of the Mann “white slave” act. The sentence was pronounced on Johnson after Federal {Judge Carpsmer, at Chicago, had ‘denied a motion for a new trial, made by the negro’s counsel. COSSACKS COMING WITH CIRCUS Oklahoma Ranch Wild West Show Has Many Features. Oklahoma Ranch Wild West show is coming to Bemidji Friday June 13 and one of the most picturesquely-in- teresting exhibitions of its kind ever seen. in this city may be looked for. The Oklahoma Rdnch Wild West show, it is announced, has all the best features of the most famous among the old-time border exhibi- tions, together with many novelties that give it a character distinctively its own. It illustrates the old life on the plains with a wealth of detail and with what is declared to be absolute fidelity to historic truth; its Indians are real Indians; its old scouts and trappers have actually lived the lives they reproduce in the arena; the stagecoach drivers-are among the last of that recklessly-daring race of men who ‘crossed the plains and mountains, with the reins in one hand and a six-shooter in the other; the cowboys are the real chap-wear- ing, short-vamp, high-heeled ropers of the cattle ranges; the cowgirls are to th manner born; the Mexicans have been recruited from the great Spanish ranches in Central Mexico or from the bull-rings of the oldest of rebellion-swept Old Mexico; and even the troupe of Cossacks, under Prince Lucca, who contrast the riding of the Russian Steppes with that of the American cattle ranch, are declared to be among the most cleverly daring " |of their race. Roosevelt Cocktail the Latest. Bemidji saloon keepers are orig- inal. This is shown by the introduc- tion of a Six:Cent Cock-Tail, The new cock-tail has been gotten up be- cause of the result of the libel suit brought by - ‘Theodore Roosevelt against. a Michigan editor. ; MHOPM school here only several months, buti}y $500,000 will be exchanged. PURCHASE OF THE BEMIDII MILL - NEW AfiRlCULTURlST HERE Both Mills Will Be Operated the Same as Now—Change Not to Be Made Until April 1, 1914. DEAL SWINGS -ABOUT $150,000 Calls for Mill and All Standing Tim- bef Belonging to Selling Com- pany With One Exception. "8 |PRESENT CREW TO CONTINUE All Now Employed By Bemidji Com- pany Will Continue at Jobs If They So Desire. After April 1, 1914 the Bemidji Lumber company mill ofthis ecity will be controlled by.the Shevlin in- terests. A deal to this effect wsa closed 'Monday whereby ‘the Crook- ston Lumber company béscomes the owner ‘of the ‘Bemidji mill and all standing timber belonging to the lat- ter named concern, with the excep- tion' of that at Bena which will be logged by them during the summer. The deal means that approximate- It is estimated that the Bemidji mill is worth between $125,000 and $150,- 000 while it has about 20,000,000 feet of timber. No change will be made in any of the positions at the Bemidji mill, and all ‘employees, wishing to do so, mny’ remain at their present work. The Bemidji mill will operate this summer until the lake freezes over and’ will remain in the same charge until-it is taken over by the Crook- ston people the first of next April. The mill will run, as now, both day and night. Some time ago the Crookston pep- ple purchased the Weyerhauser tim- ber near Kelliher and at that time announced that they. -would double the capagity-of the millin order that they might care for this additional timber. The purchase of the Bemidji mill by the Crookston is taken to mean that two mills will be in operation in the city for at least ten years, it be- ing possible that they will operate longer. The combined payrolls of the two mills amount to around the $60,000 mark each month. .- - J. M. Richards who has been in charge of the ‘Bemidji mill, this morning stated that lie had made no plans for the future, but that he would remain in charge until the change is made the first of April. BAND TO PRACTICE DAILY Musical Organization Will Give Con- cert Next Wednesday—Leave For Crookston, Thursday. PRESENT LIVELY APPEARANCE Starting tonight and concluding with a concert, which will probably be held on the city dock next Wed- nesday evening, the Bemidji band will hold daily practices in prepaar- tion for the trip to Crookston. This evening the boys will practice in the city hall, tomorrow they will play on the streets, Monday on the streets and Tuesday in the city hall. The concert Wednesday evening was made possible by the fact that the band will not leave for the Cook- ston convention until Thursday morning instead of Wednesday after- noon as was the first idea. Several new members have been added to the band and tend to furnish an increased amount of “noise.” The band will present a lively ap- pearance when they march up the streets of Crookston with 26 or ‘ 30 memibers of the Bemidji lodge of U. C. T. dressed in white trousers and colors bringing up the rear. Diamond Now In Good: Shape. . Teams dragged the base ball-dia- mond at the fair grounds yestérday afternoon.. The field is in a much befter condition than it has been for some time and .with a few more im- provements that will be made Bem- idji will have an excellent dlnmond, Municipal Court Has a Quiet Day. That Bemidji has been an orderly eity durlng the wt twancy-(olu- hours- was" demonstrated this morn- ing when clerk of the municipal court W. N.: Weber called for the reading of the calendar and nothing was “do-