Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, July 9, 1913, Page 1

* o ; PIONE VOLUME 11. NUMBER 63 TAVENNER - TELLS STORY ON WILSON Relates Incident of President’s Re- cent Visit To Village of York- town GOES IN COMPANY OF DOCTOR Residents Did Not Discover. Him Until He Was About To Leave By Congressman Clyde H. Tanner. Washington, July 9—Here is an untold story of Prsident Woodrow Wilson. It occurred during the Presi- dent’s recent recreation trip to Chesapeake Bay on the government yacht Mayflower, and the reason it escaped the vigilance of the telegraph news associations was Mr. inherent modesty and his refusal to regard himself as any different from the plainest citizen of the Repub- lic. The sickening heat of Washington was beginning to tell on Mr. Wilson, 80 his physician, Dr. Grayson, last Wilson’s | TRAIN HITS . DORAN CAR Occupants Have Narrow Escape Chichester And Hillby Passengers Passing near the rear of a freight train last evening when the train was not in motion Alec Doran driving his five passenger Case car, with two occupants Wm. Chichester and Jack Hillaby, narrowly escaped serious in- jury when the train suddenly back- ed into the auto, doing considerable damage. Trainmen noticed the car, but did not think it was as close to the rear of the train and beleived that the party would have plenty of time to pass before the cars reached the crossing., One door was torn off the machine and one fender was some- what-damaged, no one was hurt. STEENERSON VISITS BEMIDJI Comes From Thief River Falls Over Soo Road For Short Stay. - Congressman Halvor Steenerson arrived in the city this morning re- turning to his home in Crookston this afternoon. “What are they --doing about selecting the federal building site,” was asked the congressman. “Haven’t heard a word yet, but expect to soon,” he replied. “Am here only on a short business visit and expect week insisted that he take a short|to go home this afternoon,” he added. vacation. Accordingly a trip down the broad Potomac on the stately May- flower, which the government pro- vides for the use of the President, was arranged; and early one morn- ing Mr. Wilson slipped quietly abroad without his usual secret ser- vice guard, since it was assumed that he would not go ashore during the trip. But after a day spent on the water he discovered that it would be only a short run for the Mayflower up the York River estuary to the village of Yorktown where Lord Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington. The sultry noon was so drowsy that the people of the village paid only passing attention to two strang- ers who walked down the shady street. Much greater curiosity was aroused by the pair of marines, who murderously armed, followed at some distance behind. The captain of the yacht, charged with the safety of the President of the United States was dublous over the propriety of Mr. Wilson going ashore accompained only by Dr. Grayson and against the President’s wishes sent the two ma- rines to follow. For some time they rambled about the Courthouse then looked in the door of the sheriff’s office. The sheriff a squat powerful man with a great, drooping mustache, sat coatless at his desk, smoking a corncob pipe. So drowsy was he that he never look- ed up when Mr. Wilson spoke to him. “May we look at the old jury room?” asked the President. “Sure thing,” roared the sheriff heartily, but keeping his eyes on his papers. “Right at the top of the stairs. You can’t miss it.”” Mr. Wilson went up and inspected the room. Then he re- turned to the sheriff’s office, and in- quired if visitors were permitted to examine the old records in the clerk’s office. “I reckon you can,” replied the of- ficer, not raising his eyes to look at his vis‘tors. “Down at the end of the corridor. Somebody's in there. You knock and he will open the door.” The President turned to follow di- rections. “Hell of a hot day, ain’t it?” roared the sheriff after him, “Indeed, it is,”” answered Mr. Wilson. But at the old mansion occupied by Cornwallis as. his headquarters, the sharp eyes of a little girl who acts as guide to the few tourists who visit Yorktown almost instantly re- cognized the visitor. She spoke out directly with childish fearlessness’ “Why, aren’t you President Wil- son?” she said. The President smiled-and told her he was, then asked for her name and shook hands. “I am so happy and proud,” said the child, “and so will everybody else be when they know. This is the first time a President ever came to York- town.” . By the time the launch bearing the President out to the Mayflower ‘was half way to the yacht, thre popu- lation of the village which had en- tertained the President unawares gathered on the bluff above the river, and Mr. Wilson waved farewell to them. Malzahn Buys Metz Car F. M. Malzahn has purchased a Metz run-a-bout, 20 horse power car and is credited with being the first to bring this make of a car to Be- midji. Although the car is cheaper than the Ford, local auto mechanics Mr. Steenerson came from Washing- ton about ten days ago.and reports the weather very warm at the capi- tol. I Helmer Hits Automobile Speeding down Beltrami avenue last evening at 10:15, David Helmer | crashed into an automobile with his M. & M. motorcycle. The machine was badly damaged but Helmer es- caped serious injury although he was thrown violently from the cycle to the pavement and received scratches and minor bruises. | KRR T HKHF KRR KKK » PINEWOOD | IR R R R TR R Mr. and Mrs. Martin Thompson left Monday for Fairdale North Dakota where they-will visit relatives. Among those who spent the fourth in Bemidji were the Misses Iverson | and Hilgeson, Mr. and Mrs. Curtiss, Martin Jamtvold. ¥ Mrs. K. Johnson and son Otto left for Plummer Saturday. Henry Spencer was a Bemidji visi- tor Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Mellender left for their .home near Warroad Monday. They have been visiting the past mouth with the latters sister Mrs. Spencer. John Olson came home from Be- midji Thursday to spent the Fourth with his family. Mrs. T. Miller and children and Mrs Jerrard spent Tuesday with Mr. Miller parents near Shevlin, TRICK TURNED BY DIPLOMAT Nicaraguan Postage Stamps, lssued | at Unfortunate Time, Lost That Country the Canal. A postage stamp which played a part in history is told about by M. Bunau-Varilla in his book on the Pan ama canal. The incident occurred when the discussion over the relative merits of the Panama and Nicaragua routes was at its height. Bunau- Varilla had been working vigorously for the Panama route, making use of the two arguments of less cost ané immunity from active volcanoes. One day he recalled that Nicaragua bad issued a handsome stamp, show- ing a volcano in full activity. He at once sent to the dealers in foreign stamps in Washington, and obtained ninety of these stamps, which he for- warded to the ninety senators, along| with bits of paper bearing the words: “Postage stamp of the republic of Nicaragua; an official witness of the voleanic activity of Nicaragua.” The catastrophe at St. Plerre took| place about this time, to deepen the impression of . volcanic danger, and the Panama route was adopted by the narrow margin of four votes. Anton Moller, Nick Nelson Sam and x Are Guests Of Cass Lake Today And Will Visit Park Rapids Thursday PLEASED WITH BEMIDJI OFFER - The normal School commission, who were in the city all day Tuesday inspecting the site and hearing argu- ments in favor of locating the school here left this morning over the Soo line for Cass Lake, which place {8 also making a bid for.the sixth nor- mal school. The members of the -commission this morning expressed themselves as pleased with the hospitality accorded them while in the city and from the twinkle in their eyes it is the judge- ment of many that the proposition as offered ‘and submitted by professors Stewart and Dyer and attorney E. E. McDonald far surpasses anything competing cities can possibly offer the state. After the banquet in.the evening the commission was taken to the Commercial club rooms where they were presented with facts and fig- ures, which proved conclusively that Bemidji has the advantage in prac- tically every respect over its competi- tors and with the future prospects outshining all possible advantages of other Minnesota towns bidding for the location of the school, the citi- zens feel confident that upon careful comparison and investigation Bemidji will be chosen for the home of the sixth normal school of the state. The citizens believe that next to Bemidji Cass Lake or Park Rapids deserve the site owing to their more central location over western neigh- bor. Wires Down Yesterday Phone and light service was check- ed in the business district yester- day for a short time as the wires crossing the streets on Beltrami ave- nue were taken down while the Swedback house was being moved up that avenue. The house is now at the corner of 10th and Beltrami “|having “been moved 10 bloeks yester- day and today. KEKKEEKKKKKKKK KK KK WYNNE KKK KKK KKK KK KKK KK Carl Winger and Wm Jallen went to Bemidji via. Pinwood last Thursday. The Wynne, Weum, Hayes, and Pederson families, and J. H. Wynne and J. F. and Lucia Hayes spent a pleasant fourth at Geo Creighton’s place. Wm and Carl Winger are visiting at Kelliher with their brother Mon- ard. John and Robert Erickson who are doing contract work for the Crooks- ton Lumber Company near Killiher are home for a few days visiting friends and relatives. Mrs. Winger spent Friday at John Anderson’s James H. Wynne has returned to his work in Bemidji after a few days visit with his son James B. Wynne. George Elliott drove to Pinewood last Thursday. He was accompanied by his brother Roy. J. Netzer returned to his home in After a short visit with his brother in-law Ray Elliott. Mr. Netzer was very much pleased with the country and may move here in the near fu- ture. The Hays family spent Sunday with Mr. Stouts of Island Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Thorson spent Sunday with John Anderson. Violet Light Destroys Germs. The mercury vapor lamp is claimed by Herr Otto Haase to be as effec- tive as a sterilizer of underclothing as in treating water. The ultra- violet rays produce ozone, and this destroys all disease germs without injuriously affecting the textile mate- rials in any way. In the experiments made, not less than thirteen of the most virulent disease bacilli were present, all of them being totally de- stroyed by exposure to the light rays ‘for periods ranging from five to sixty seconds. *lea by the Paul to Pitch—Malone Resigns Job as Manager of Team Arrangements have been complet- ed whereby ' the “Little . Bemidg” baseball team will journey to Grand Rapids next Sunday where they will clash with the funior team of that city. The game has been planned for some time and it is" probable that it will bé the fastest played on the Grand Rapids diamond this year. Charlie” Paul, who won honors in last Saturday’s game will hold down the mound for the Bemidji team, with Auger staged at the receiving end, 3 James Malone hds - resigned as manager of the team and as yet no other has been elected. A new mana- ger will probably be elected this week. Sunday Game!Cancelled M. S. Gilette mangger of tke “Big Bemidg” base ball téam notified the Pioneer this mornifg that he had cancelled the game fo’be played with the Crookston Lumber - Company team Sunday and that he had sche- duled a game with ‘the Walker City team for that date. The game be- tween the two local teams has been postponed indefinitely.. No game has been booked for the Lumber team for next Sunday, but arrangements may. be made to bring someé nearby: team to the city. Hits Stump Bumps Into Oakland Turning out for-an: Oaland car driven by Happy Anderson, Wm Mar- cott struck a large stump between Be- inidji and Wilton, breaking his steer- ing gear. The car was thrown to the oposite side of the road directly in the path of the Oakland, which was quickly stopped narrowly avoiding a collision. When Mr.:Marcott started his machine again he was unable to steer it and as a result crashed into a fender of the Oakland, which was slightly damaged. Paving Operations Resumed. Paving operations: commenced to- day on Fourth street: between Bel- ‘tratil and - Bemidyr Aventes. storm sewers have been completed and ther are now - no obstacles to prevent the rapid laying of the pav- ing which will probably be complet- latter part of next month. : Palmer Buys Ford - Dr. G. M. Palmer has purchased a Ford automobile and is already considered an expert at handling the machine. Livery men declare that their auto service has received a bad shock since “Doc” commenced de- monstrating his skill to all of his friends. As yet the dentist’s office ‘hours remain unchanged. KRR E TURTLE LAKE. * KKEKKKEKKKRK KN KX Mrs. Peter Larkin and Evelyn Lar- kin went to Bemidji last Thursday morning. They returned to Turtle River Saturday evening. A Last Thursday night Mrs. B. J. Porter of Turtle River left for Min- neapolis where she will visit her rela- tives. Mrs. Sam Case and family of Turtle River left on the night train Thurs- day. They visited their farm west of Grand Rapids, Minn. They returned home on the morning train Monday. Friday morning a crowd from Tur- tle River went to Bemidji to cele- brate the fourth of July. Mrs. E. I. Wiley returned to her home at Turtle River Friday morning .|after a visit at different points. Miss Ella Otterstad returned home Monday after a few days visit out at Simpkins home about four miles from. Turtle River. Mr. Guthrie an aged man passed away on Friday noon just at twelve o'clock July fourth. He had, had a long illness and much suffering from cancer of the stomach, If he had lived until his next birthday July sixth he ‘would have been 77 years old. He was buried- Saturday afternoon at Turtle River's Cemetery. enues. The|- BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, WEDNESDA]Y{EVENING, JULY 9, ’191-53_. NORMAL BODY LEAVES| * PRESIDENT OF FRANCE MIDST ROYAL POMP BY ENGLAND * LR R R R R L E R R R tro Corporation, New York. I President Poincare of France on his arrival at Portsmouth on his first official visit to Great Britain was re- ceived by the Prince of Wales as he alighted from the steamer. The Prince can be seen in the photo- graph by the President’s side. The President and the Prince were es- Copyright by International News Service; supplied by New Process Elec- Future King Of England First To Greet President Poincare. courted by the Guard of Honor and various high dignitaries of State to Victoria, from Portsmouth, by spec- ial train where King George received his distinguished guest, meeting him at the railroad station; President Poincare was accompanied by the French Minister for Foreign Affairs, KKK KKK KKK KK KKK x OBITUARY. X KRR KR KK S KKK KK The funeral of the little three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Behr, who died Monday at 2 p. m. was held ‘this morning at 9:30 from the Catholic church in this city, Rev. Fa- ther Philippe officiating. Interment was made in Greenwood cemetery. Father Philippe left this afterno for Red Lake Falls where he will attend the funeral of Rev. Father E. Fayollee, who died July 7. The fun- eral will be held tomorrow at 10:30. Father Philippe will return to Be- midji Saturday morning. MILEAGE FOR WHOLE FAMILY Mileage tickets whose contracts provides its acceptance, locally with- in the state of Minnesota will be honored for transportation within the state only for holdes and accom- panying members of their families. This information was given out by local agent Loyyd of the Great Nor- thern road. No Date For Auto Fete Set No date has been set as yet for Chad Jewette to climb the school house hill with his Ford, racer on high gear, between - Bemidji and Park Rapids, but those interested are planning on trying the fete the lat- ter part of this week. J. P. Pogue and Mr. Jewette have a side bet of $25, the former beleiving it impos- sible. City Meat Market Closes. John Hormon, proprietor of the City Meat Market has close that shop for the time being and will not re- open in the same location. During the next two months Mr. Hormon will endevor to re-establish his busines in a better section of the city and will reopen the shop under the same name. 0ld Soldier Faints While walking- near the Nangle ware house this morning Mr. Adams, an old civil war veteran fainted and severly injured his leg when he fell. Charles Nangle and Robert Lauretzen assisted the aged man into the Nangle car and he was taken to his home in North part of the city. T0 OPEN NEW STORE Schneider Brothers Company = will Conduct Womans Ready to Wear Dept At Crane Stand SKY TO BE MANAGER H. COMMIN It was ennounced to day by Charles Cominsky, secretary and treasurer of Schneider Bros, Clothing company that they would open an up to date woman’s ready to wear store in the building formerly occupied by T. J. Crane and Company about September first. H. H. Cominsky, who has had charge of the furnishing department of the big clothing store will take active management of the new en- terprise. - Mr. Cominsky has had many years experience in the dry goods line before coming to Bemidi, having been associated with the well known firm of Lindke-Warner Com- pany of St. Paul, which is classed among the largest wholesale firms in the northwest. “We have had much encourage- ment from the women of this city re- garding the opening of the store, keeping foremost in mind the cus- tomer. The same courteous treatment will be accorded all and a salesforce installed which will give the best pos- sible service to the buying public.” New fixtures, new decorations and new merchandise in addition to re- modeling the room will be made be- fore the store is opened September first. H. H. Cominsky is at the present time in the east buying stock for the store. Charles Cominsky will leave Saturday evening for the east also where he will buy additional stock for the clothing store. - Lambert Funeral "Thé funeral of Mrs. John Lambert, who died at her home Tuesday morn- ing, will be held from'the residence, South Irvine avenue, instead of from the Presbyterian church as formerly stated, Thursday afternoon at 2:30, Rev. S. E. . White will officiate, The Ladies Aid society of the Presbyterian church will meet in the church parlors, Thursday afternon at 3: o’clock. THE CUB REPORTER SCOO belleve that it is of equal strength and speed and many arguments have been made in comparison of the two cars, ‘|by Graham and Doran LLOYD COMPLETES CITY ASSESSMENTS _Total Personal Property Reaches Close to One Million Dol lar Mark. DIAMONDS AND JEWELRY 30,0(” List Includes 14 Dogs, 227 Horses and Mules; 36 Cows, Four Hogs and Sixty Automobiles, City Assessor T. E. Lloyd has cam- pleted the work of assessing personal property in the city of Bemidji and with the additional assessments made by the board of review the total val- uation reaches the figures of $961,- 256.78. Mr. Lloyd began his work May 1, and continued daily for two months and five days and announced yester- day that he had completed the work for 1913, Upon looking over the assessment records it was found that Bemidji has 227 horses and mules, 36 cows, 4 hogs, 14 valuable dogs over six months old on which taxes are paid, 231 wagons, carriages and sleighs, 60 automobiles, 2 motorcycles, 2 organs, and 143 pianos, The following are the items and amounts of assessmgnts: Horses and mules ......$ 10,855.00 Cattle 516.00 Hoegs . ceeesns 16.00 Poultry ........ 26.00 Dogs over 6 months . 70.00 Wagons, Carriages and sleighs ......... v 4,675.00 Automobiles and auto trucks .. 17,620.00 Motorceycles . .... 80.00 Organs . PR 16.00 Pianos . TS 7,440.00 Household goods, etc.... 653,050,00 Gold and Silver Plate and Plate Ware ... 50.00 Diamonds, Jewelry ~and g2 Watches ...... AT 2 6,190.00 Goods, Merchandise and Store Fixtures ....... 111,868.00 Manfg. Materials and Manfg Articles ...... 327,406.00 Manfg. Tools, etc...... 14,600.00 Shares of Stock of all Corps. whose property is not assessed or taxed in this state........ Shares of Bank Stock. .. Furniture and equipment of hotels and rooming houses ............. Office furniture, including instruments, equip- ments and libraries of professional men ... Stock and furniture of of Sample Rooms and saloons . . Stock and furniture of restaurants, eating houses and cafes..... Stock and equipment of pool and billard rooms and bowling alleys. ... Furniture and equipment of barber shops ...... Machinery and equip- ment of laundries. ... Steam, Gasoline and Ofl Engines and boilers. . . Steam and motor boats, sailing_vessels, etc.... Elevators, warehouses and improvement on railroad lands . . 7,990.00 Structures on lands en- tered U. S. Land Laws The value of all personal der ~ the preceeding property not listed un- items ..... 1,000.00 64,348.38 2,216.00 8,086.00 12,666.00 2,606.00 200.00 616.00 1,020.00 1,000.00 2,680.00 330.00 14,465.00 Total ............$668,911.70 Money and Credits total. 287,345.08 Grand Total ...... Boat Party Has Narrow Escape Boating on Lake Bemidji nearly proved fatal to Mrs J. B. Neeley and chlidren who were rowing in the vi- cinity of the Crookston Lumber com-~ pany’s boom yesterday afternoon. boat sprung a leak and commenced to sink rapidly. After some hard work with the oars the party succeed- ed in reaching the boom, shortly be- fore their frail craft and succeeded in reaching shore with the aid of several mill employees, who rushed to their assistance. Graham Buys Out Doran Alec Doran has sold his share of the Place Meat Market to John Gra- ham, who will operate the shop u “|der the same name. In the past the shop has been owned and operated service ...$951,266.78 When some distance from shore the disappeared, . ho - have