Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, June 11, 1913, Page 1

N > JUDAH BRINGS QUT [IRVING ROAD 0PPOSED]3.CENT FARE T0 BE JU.C.7.60 mclooxsmn o - RECORD AUDIENCE Five Hundred Residents of Bemidji Witnessed Production of Play by Henry Jones Last Night. CAST COMPRISED OF MANY STARS Dr. Robinson Will Lecture on Panama Canal Tonight—Has Interesting Series of Pictures. DR. NORRIS TALKS T0O WOMEN| Maurice 1. Flagg Gave Lecture on “Arts and Craft”—No Change Made in Thursday Program. Every seat, and even to the Tows of plank which had been placed at the rear, was filled when the curtain went up for the opening act of Ju- dah, presented by the Dramatic club of the University week, at the Arm- ory last evening. ‘The Armory was filled even to the balcony and it is estimated that a gathering of between five and six hundred enjoyed the performance. It has been some time since: the: citizens of Bemidji have been given! the opportunity of witnessing a per- formance such as was staged last evening, Judah is a great play. Its plot is interesting. Its characters" good, and; many of them difficult to carry. But this did not seem to bother those or last evening’s cast The more difficult characters ot: Vashti Dethic, the woman with the wonderful curing power and that of Judah Llewellyn, the minister, car- ried by Emilie Eggen and George Duthei, respectively, were extremely well received by the audience, both showing strong dramatic ability. | - The two members of the cast which are mentioned above are not the only ones deserving of praise, by far. Every other part was carried by ac- | tors of the professional order and all| are worthy of the many compli- ments which Bemidji residents are to- day giving them. The Afternoon Program. The talk given to women and their daughters yesterday afternoon by Dr. Anna Norris of the University, was listened to by a large number. Her talk was such that any girl or wom- an should have heard. Dr. Norris gave information that was much ap- preciated. After her heard to say: “I have always endeavored to tell my children secrets of life, before they secure them from associates and wondered at it all, but I have received advice from Dr. Norris which I know will greatly assist me in the future. She explained things which I have never, but should have long ago, known. Maurice 1. Flagg, director of the State Art Society, the only society of its kind in the United States, gave a most interesting talk on Arts and Craft. Dramatic Reading and Impersona- tions by Miss Emili¢ Eggen who took part in the production of Judah last evening, were also much enjoyed. As there were a large number of child- ren in the audience she devoted a por- tion of her time to poems of inter- est to them. Tonight’s Entertainment. This evening Dr. E. V. Robinson of the State University will give an il-| lustrated lecture on the Panama canal. This entertainment is consid- ered one of the best of the week and Dr. Robinson has an extremely in- teresting series of pictures. talk one mother was Tomorrow’s Program. f 2:30 to 3—“The Social Influence of the Drama.” Dr. Hardin Craig. 3 to 4—“Plays and Games for children.” Miss Edna S. Fischer of ‘the Mankato Normal. (Of special In- terest to parents and teachers.) 4 to 6—“Uncle Remus Stories,” and cther Southern tnles. Dr. Hardin Craig. - 8 to 10—Illutsrated Lecture: “The Art of Flying.” Illustrated with mo- dion pictures. Dr. Burt L. Newkirk. AEEKEER KKK R F * MALCOLM. * EEREAK KKK KRR KKK KRS John- Stanley: went to Thief River “Falls to work ‘with hia team: Arthur Erickson has been fencing for Mrs. Curtice. *.Ruth Johnson returned from Thief “River Falls for a visit. VOLUME 11. NUMBER 38. iof these roads were in the City of! {1ately put on the market called Liquid Many Farmers Wait Upon Commis- sioners to Enter Protest Against New One in Town of Bemidji LIKELY TO ACT ON IT TODAY Farmers packed the Commissioner’s room yesterday - when the county board met to open bids for the road around Lake Irving. Several of the more enthusiastic made speeches in order to convince the board that the proposed road was not needed and was only a big expense ' that would prevent the repalring on roads that were of a great deal more importance. Chairman Rako appeared in favor of the road and endevored to explain the value of such a road to the as- sembled farmers who were unable to agree with him and frankly expressed their opinions, many of which were personal. W. A. Gould represented the Com- mercial club and asked the board to reject all bids for the present time. be taken this afternoon in regard to the road and as to the amount which would be expended upon it: Several farmers from this vicinity appeared before the board, asking for gelion to be made towards repairing minor roads in or near emidji. A few Bemidji or Nymore and were out of the commissioner’s jurisdiction. 50 ATTEND LUNCHEON| Banquet Table at High School Build- ing Filled By Bemidji Business Men This Noon. NEYSTROM AND WORKS TALK Fifty business men of Bemidji at- tended the luncheon given in~ con- nection with University -weekthis noon. The big banquet table placed on the second floor of the high school | building was completely filled. The luncheon was prepared-by the members of the Women’s Study club, which will also give a second lunch- eon on Friday. The luncheon today was arranged by Mrs. C. R. Sanborn who was assisted by Mesdames Stan- ton, Kenfield, L. H. Bailey, White, According to Attorney Gener_tl Smith It Will Take That Long for Man- . date of Supreme Court, MONEY RETURNED ON RECEIPTS Estimated That Railroads- Will Be Required to Refund No Less ' Than $3,000,000. SHIPPERS MAY ALSO COLLECT Will Be Able to Secure Difference Be- tween Rates of Commission and Those Actually Charged. The two-cent-a-mile passenger rate will be in operation again on all Min- nesota railroads in about thirty days, as a result of the United States su- 1t is probable that some action Will |preme court decision in_ the Minne- sota rate case according to Attorney General Lyndon A. Smith. Meanwhile, every purchaser of a ticket on a railroad in Minnesota, for transportation between points with- in the state, will' be given a receipt, if it is asked for, and-will get a re- fund when the two-cent fare becomes | operative. Every holder of a receipt for pur- chase price of a passenger ticket in Minnesota, at any time after June 1, 1911, except in the case of the Min- neapolis and St. Louis road, will be able to collect the difference between two cents and three cents a mile by filing a claim with the state railroad ' and warehouse commission. All shippers of merchandise who, since June 1, 1911, have paid the rates demanded by the railroads in Minnesota, and who have expense bills, will be able to collect the dif- ference between the rates ordered by the state commission and those act- ually. collected by the railroads. Shippers may also ‘collect the dif- ference between commodity rates, fixed by law and the rates actually charged since June 1, 1907, The total of such refunds is esti- mated at $3,000,000. Tlie state legislature established the principle in 1909 that the rail- roads would have to return to ship- pers the excess tariffs collected if the state won the case in, the supreme Battles, Witting, Denu and Ward. The luncheon Friday will be given under the charge of Mrs, E. E. Mc- Donald and the other half of the club members will asstst her. Immediately following the lunch short talks were given by Professor P. H. Neystrom, of the University fac- ulty, and Professor G. A. Works of the Agricultural college. The men present were loud in their praise for the progressiveness of the women who have taken such an in- terest in the welfare of University week. The women have also given daily refreshments at the afternoon programs, those having charge yes- teray being Mesdames L. H. Bailey, Hugo Sharff and L. A. Ward. Professor Dyer is anxious that as many young people be present at the afternoon session tomorrow and hear Dr. Craig give the “Uncle Remus Stories,” as possible. Drives Nails in Tire; Still Holds. Harold C. Williams of Cass Lake spent yesterday in Bemidji demon- strating a preparation which has been Tire Tonic. Mr. Williams believes he has the agency for a product which all auto owners have been looking for and endeavored to prove it to the majority of autoists in Bemidji yes- terday. While in Bemidji he drove a ten penny nail through his tire over fifty times to demonstrate the value of the tonic and proved that it was as efficient as he had stated. He will return to Bemidji again next week and further demonstrate the value of court. “It usually takes about thirty days to get the mandate and remittitur of the supreme court,” said Attorney General Smtih. “As soon as that is received, the lower court should dis- miss the cases. It is then up to the railroad companies to obey the state law without any further delay. They might delay the matter some by ap- plying. for a reargument, but it is very seldom that the supreme court grants a reargument, and in this case, the decision being unanimous,. it is most improbable.” Three classes of rates are affected and the effect is different in ‘each case. The state railroad and ware- ‘house commission established mer- chandise rates, effective Nov. 15, 1906. The state legislature passed the commodity rate law effective June 1, 1907. It also passed the two-cent passenger fare bill, effective June 1, 1907. The railroads put the merchandise rates into effect and continued them into effect until June 1, 1911, and the roads did the same in the case of the two-cent passenger rate. The com- modity rates were not enforced, as they were enjoined ' by the United States district court. ‘What the railroads owe to shippers dnd travelers is found in the differ- ence between the merchandise rates that the legislature established, and those that the railroads have kept in force since Jume 1, 1911. They also owe the difference between all three- cent-a-mile fares collected and the two-cnt-a-mile rate, since June .1, 1911, except in the case of the Min- his line. SCOOP THE CUB REPORTER Mr. and Mrs. Oluf Sverswold ‘are happy over the safe arrival of a new boy last Tuesday, Dr. Adkins at- Continued on 1ast_page). _ 'l‘uvelinz Men Wfll Teave For Big Conivention Tomorrow, 5,000 PEOPLE *TO' BE : THERE About fitty members of the United Commercial Travelers, - accompanied| by the Bemdiji band, many With their wives nnd daughters, will leave for Croonmn to attend. the State con- ention which wili take Dossession of 'that city tomorrow. mofning for three days. Tne local boys Wwill be dressed in suits made 'eupulfl” for the qc- casion and will carry &‘’large banner with Bemidji inscribed = ‘with large letters on both sides. They have been working for some tlme put in pre- paration of ‘making and together with the' Bemidji band and headed by Drummajor Jack Hil- laby will probably hold a prominent place in tie big nn'nde next Satur- day. Duluth, ane;apql\u,\?fit‘. Paul and every ctiy of any importance in Min- nesota and North Dakota, will send big delegations with ‘‘their - home bands. Prizes. wik-dbe' awarded for the best appearing bag The Crook- ston lodge are planming to accomo- date fifteen bands and 5,000 people, among whom the eamr majority will be members of U. €. T. Rail- roads in every sectiop of the state have offered the best services they can afford to bring the people to Crookston and have _ .p-n on several special trains and adopted the two- icent rate for the occasfon. Next Sunday morning - the local {boys will return home ‘and immed- iately make ‘preparations to welcome lthe Duluth special tru& whieh will rremain two hours and a-half in this! city. The Third Regiment band will'! render several selections about the city and Bemidji will be thrown open to. welcome ‘the business men and travelers of that city.: The train will remain over until the entire number of visitors have been fed and enjoyed ]'what - ever enteruinmnt the. local people will have prepared for them. Although Bemidji can hardly be compared with as an entertaining city, the local travelers will make no effort_to land the 1914. conveation as the accommodations would be en- tirely. too small for the number of people who gather at these conven- tions. Many cities throughout the state have been given the impression that Bemidji would make an effort to secure the convention and. have written letter offering their support. In a letter from the Crookston coui- cil to the Bemidji council that order stated that they only wished they had beautiful Lake Bemidji at their serv- ice to entertain their “visitors upon ‘but that they would endeavor-to make up for their loss in other forms: of entertainments. Crookston' business men have col- lected over $5,900° which will be awarded in prizes for different sports that will be held there during the next three days. Baseball teams con- sisting of the fastest players in the U. C. T. order will clash every day and to add novelty a game-will be played on water. Something has been planned for every minute the visitors are in the city and from reports (Continued on last page). Train Service For Students. . A matter of interest to teachers planning to attend -the Training school at the Agricultural School, Crookston, is'the fact -that the Great Northern has agreed to stop its local trains on the St. Vincent line, at the school -spur track, during the six weeks’ term, June 18 to July 31. This will be of great service to the sum- mer school students as it will. provide a means of transportation to and from the school for ‘those having rooms in. Crookston. - The train will will leave Crookston at 8:30 a. m. and return-at 6:25 p. m., making it possible for students to get all the work offered at the session. = With this service the school will be able to accommodate a large numher of &' kood showing| i ! - 0elock and the'evening:at:§:30. % OF CHIROPODIST? fi’i*(#iiiil#‘kiiCifl’**iiiiiiliil#ili - HATTIE, i | | 200 FAVORITE, ENJOYS HIS VISITS, b «f&it-finnnxnxifi««uu;iiffcc«nunrnm« CAUSES SENSA’"QN Copyright by International News Service; supplied by New Process Electro | Corporation, New York. New York, June 11.—Just now Hattie, Central Park’s Famous Ele- phant, is undergomg the first of her semi-annual treatments at the hands of ‘her trainer, “Bill Snyder.” Hattie enjoys the experience and aids the chiropodist in his work as much as possible, and the foot doctor works anywhere from four to five hours a-day. “She doesn’t give us the least trouble,” sald “Bill” today, as he grab- bed the fifteen-inch file to take the rough edges off of one of the fore feet. “It’s a real pleasure to her, for she is just as particular about her feet as some of the women folk over on Fifth Avenue.” LE R E R R R RS R E R RS {% With the exception of the % * Glee club entertainment Friday & evening which will be staged in % the Armory, all other programs ¥ for the remainder of the Uni- | versity week will be held in the ¥ High school building, The aft- & ernoon program- hegms at 2:30 X t**t** % The afternoon sessions.are en- % % tirely free and light refresh- % * ments are served. * KKK KK KKK KKK BAND CONCERT TONIGHT Musicians Will Give Out Door Enter- tainment at Third Street and Minnesota Avenue, LEAVE FOR TRIP TOMORROW At the corner of Third street and Minnesota avenue this evening the band, under the direction of A. Rem- frey will give a public concert. This will be their last appearance before leaving for the Crookston meeting tomorrow morning. - This evening’s program is as fol- lows: March, “The Progressive Musician,” §asbtle e o sme o ok 5 5% 3 B IREIINEDAY Overture, “The Silver Wedding,”... teessseseataaeasa. . Schlefegrell Waltz, “Wedding of the Winds,”. e Hall Idyll, “The Mill in the Forest,”.... certeetsaesaessoess. . Eilenberg Medley Overture, “Bits of Remick’s Hit’s No. 12..............Lampe “Town Talk”...............Dalbey Selection, “Faust”..........Gounod Frolique Sans Souci, “Bohemiana,”. . S T R S +. Smith Medley Overture, “Bits of Remick's Hits No. 13" ...Lampe Overture, “The Northern Star,”. .... BN o AR .. Grunenfelder , “National Emblem”..Bagley A. J. Norin to Take Charge. A. J. Norin of Minneapolis, arrived in Bemidji yesterday having accept- ed a position as manager of the ad- vertising, job and circulation depart- ments of the Sentinel Publishing com- pany. From Hentoothetta’s Photo, You Could Hardly Blame Scoop ol TELL OF PAVING PLANS !Contractors in Charge of Work to Begin as Soon as Storm Sewers Are in Place. wxm. START. ‘AT CITY - DOCK Prepnmuons are being.made by Goodman and Loitved to pave several blocks during the next month. The streets are being cut to the desired level and everything put in readiness so that the work can be completed in as short a time as possible. Bids will be opened at the next council meet- ing for storm sewers which must be put in before active work can be com- menced on the paving. The first stretch to be laid will be that leading to the city dock and a small stretch on Bemidji avenue. From there they expect to lay the cement along Minnesota avenue from the end of the present paving to the Great Northern ‘Depot, and from there they will finish up on Beltrami avenue. As the storm sewers will de- lay this work it is probable that ac- tive work can not be commenced be- fore the sixteenth of June. The contractors in charge have a busy season before them and are anx- ious to get started on the paving as many resident’s have closed contracts for cement sidewalks and if enough men can be obtained they expect to keep one gasoline mixed for sidewalk work only and the new onme for the paving. If weather conditions are favorable the contractors expect to have finish- ed the work for the city by the last of July and will then be-actively en- gaged in laying several blocks of sidewalks. Presbtyerian Church Notes. The prayer meetng Thursday eve- ning in the Presbyterian church at 8 o’clock will be a special service pre- paratory to Communion on next Sun- day. Those who, during the Taber- nacle meetings signified their desire to unite with this church are espec- 1ally urged to be present. S. E. P. ‘White, pastor. By "HOP" TEN CENTS PER WEEK +'WOO0D DISMISSAL Discharge of nibbing Gune Warden den is Result of Investigation Car- 4 nedonbys C. Bailey of Bemidji MUCH HARD FEELING ON RANGE Where Deposed Official Has Many Friends—Result of Klimerom Com- plaints Made to Commission, UNEARTH CRIMINAL EVIDENCE While Wood Investigation is in Pro- gress Proof of Crime Against Oth- ers Brought to Light. With the dismissal of George E. Wood, of Hibbing, a deputy game warden, by the state game and fish commission, a - sensation’ is being caused on the Iron Range. Wood for some time has been-rec- ognized as one of the leading officials in the employ of the commission. His record so far as arrests are concerned is one of the best of the state. While the announcement of his {dismissal was made in the twin city and Duluth papers yesterday it will be of interest to Bemidji people " to know that a Bemidji man ‘was in- * {strumental in unearthing the proof of many charges which had been made to the office of the commission at the state capitol against the game warden. Several weeks ago out nf a list of about 100 wardens of the state, Sherm Bailey of this city was selected to visit_the Iron Range and inveésti- gate as to the proof of the reports. Mr. Bailey worked on the case for deveral .days and during his investi- gation not only unearthed evidence which will in the near future cause a sensation in criminal circles” but’ which encircled Wood in a met, which” when reported to the Commission at St. ‘Paul, resulted in the warden’s dismissal. The commission does not at this time wish to make public the real reasons of Wood’s dismissal but it is likely that they will do so in the near future. At the meeting of the members of the game commission held on June 4, the report of Mr. Bailey was re- ceived and as a result Mr. Bailey was instructed to go to Hibbing and re- quest Mr. Wood to give up his com- mission to office and his star. Fof this purpose Mr. Bailey went to th“' bing Monday, but on arriving there, * found Wood in a hospital, {ol\ow]ng an operation. His physician requested that .the matter might not be presented to him’ until he had more fully recovered. Mr. Bailey did this returneing to Bemidji that night. - He will go to Hibbing and request that the star be handed over to him sometime this week. The many friends of Wood on the rangé feel that he has been unjustly treated and that the taking of his commission i8 a rather severe pun- ighment for wrongs which he may have committed while in the employ of the state. 2 Mr. Bailey in speaking of the mat- ter this morning said: “While gathering evidence against Mr. Wood I found that he has a great many friends who are willing to back him up to the finish. He has been considered one of the best oflIclxl- of the department.” 3 The action by the Game a,nd Fish Commission comes only after a care- ful investigation, following a. series of complaints made by Iron: Range citizens because of the do!ngs of ‘Wood. The following clipping is taken from the Virginia Enterprise, which.. comments on the case: “Alderman S, C." Bailey of Bem- idji, formerly one of the best known police officers in the nonhern part of the state, now deputy game vnrdel} of Beltrami “county, and durnig the " |investigation by the state ‘fire mar- shal’s office of the Dumas arson cases, one of the chief ~detectives for the state, was a Virginia viditor Monday on business of an official nature, which he refused to_divulge. “Mr, - Bailey iz one of the most trusted men of the “state game -and fish commlnions executlve force”in the field and is"very active in his home county in entmlng the pme “While Mr. ‘Bafley would mot in- dicate his mission here, the impres- sion s general that it had to do with