Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, July 16, 1913, Page 1

THE BEMI 1LY (istorial Seclety M?bm AL SCcieTy, PIONEER. VOLUME 11. NUMBER 69 JAMES REED SAYS LOBBY MUST G0 Says,. “At Its Best It is A Nuisance. At its Worst It Is Criminal” CHARGES ARE SI{BTAKTIATED SUummary of Evidence Thus Far Disclosed Show Reasons Why Lobbying Should Stop By Congressman Clyde H. Tavenner. Washington, July 16—“The lobby must go,” says United States Sena- tor James A, Reed of Missouri. “At its best a legislative lobby is an nuisance; at its worst it is criminal; in every stage it is a menace.” Senator Reed is a member of the Senate Lobby Committee. For days he has been interrogating witnesses before that committee. He declares without another single word of testi- mony being taken, President Wil- son’s charges that a dangerous and insidious lobby is in existence in Washington, have been substantiated in every way. “The time has come in this coun- try,” says Senator Reed, “when the government ought to be regarded as something besides a great goose out of which every selfish hand is permit- ted to pluck its bunch of feathers. Certainly the time has come when, it these selfish interests appear, the President is justified in notifying the people that the Philistines are upon us “I do not include in the term‘lob- by’ those men who come to the Cap- itol, appear before a proper commit- tee, present their cause openly and publicly and then retire to their homes. I do include in the term those ‘who make their stay more or less per- menent; who effect an organization and embark on a crusade to promote or prevent legislation by bringing pressure to bear upon the legislators, or who employ methods more repre- hensible. “At its very best, the objection lies that a lobby presents only one side of a case and that if conducted skilfully it is likely to effect the judgment even of intelligent men. “Ninety times out of a hundred a lobbyist has an axe to grind. Gen- eraly he is engaged in a scheme to put money into his own purse. This lat- ter classification embraces practical- BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, WEDNESDAY EVENING, JULY 16, 19_13. MULHALL LETTERS READ Lobbyist Continues On The Stand In Senate Probe Resuming Testimony ONE IS OF RECENT DATE Washington, July 16.—Before the senate lobby committee resumed tak- ing testimony Chairman Overman went to the White House to confer with President Wilson. It was said that the conference had been arranged at the senator's request. He declined to say what he had discussed with the president. Senator Reed started Martin M. Mulhall’s testimony on letters written in 1907 to the late James W. Van Cleave as president of the National Association of Manufacturers. One from the late Vice President Sherman, then a member of the house, arranged for a meeting with Van Cleave and Mulhall in New York on July 20, 1907, Senator Reed read a letter to Mul- hall from Dr. G. Langtry Crockett of Thomastown, Me., dated July 4, 1913, in part as follows: “I have read your confession in the New York World. I believe it all ex- cepting your statement that you are doing it for the godd of humanity. This humanity business of yours I cannot swallow. Whether you do any good or not time alone can tell; but you surely have kicked up a stir in this neck of the woods. Now 1 want the whole story. Will you send it to me? I hope you are getting a good thing out of this for you surely have bedaubed yourself. “Don’t Back Down.” “Now, don’t back down. Stand by your colors. If you need me just call on me. I don't care if you sold my letters, but if you just gave them away it is mean of you. If you get enough out of it and need the price, why all right. Any way we will not quarrel.” Schwedtman wrote Mulhall on Sept. 5, 1907, bringing in the name of Mr. Taft, then secretary of war: “You saw. of course, where Secre- tary Taft ref.rred to the National As- saciation of Manufacturers at great length in his '‘olumbus address. If we succeed in gstting the coupcil plans thoroughly established then our pow- er for good wil grow right along, un- til next year d-ring the presidential campaign we will be a factor of na- tional importance that cannot be overlooked.” “In the days of Cushing,” testified Mulhall on another point, “there were never any books—and there never was any designation by name. We all had numbers. 1 was eleven, Littlefleld was nine and Sherman was eight.” Senator Reed wanted to know more about the association’s tariff and reci- ly all of those gentlemen who come to Washington about the time a traiff bill is under discussion. “There is a lobby at Washington. In my opinion it is an insidious lob- by. It fills every element of Web- ster’s definition—it is full of plots; It is watching for an opportunity to en- snare; attemped to entrap; its char- procity activities. “The National Association of Manu- facturers created and solely created the tariff commission,” declared Mul- hall. N BULGARS ACCUSE GREEKS Latter Charged With Atrocities In acterized by treachery and deceit; it is sly, crafty and dily, I may add, it is selfish to the last extreme. “The ‘business view’ of two of its leaders is illusarted by the fact that the commander-in-chief of the sugar lobbyists sent here by the planters of Honolulu, when asked by Senator Walsh, ‘Of course it takes money to do all these things you have told us about? ‘answered: “Precisely. And I will say that if we paid out $800,000 we would consider it very small in comparison with the $80,000,000 that we have got involved in this in- dustry.” “Thus far the evidence has dis- closed: “1. That eighteen months ago the campaign to maintain the present (and, it will be shown, the beet sugar mill proprietors) began their campaibn to maintain the present traiff. “2. When Congress assembled these gentlemen likewise assembled and made common cause. “3. They established expensive headquarters—indeed three separate headquarters. They held innumerable conferences. They agreed upon a con- certed plan of action at the time of this interview the evidence dis- ‘Washington of something over $75,- 000. What may be shown by further investigation to have been expended in Washington or elsewhere can only be surmised. “4, At least five men who are here as members of the lobby have testified that they were under pay of from ten to twelve thousand dol- lars per year each. “5. These gentlemen have ap- peared before committees, have been to see the President, have visited first and last, nearly every member of the Senate, have filed briefs pres- enting their cause, and have filled the newspapers with advertisements, signed under the name of “The Domestic Sugar Producers.” This par- ticular feature of their work is the Teast objectionable. “6. Months ago they began an attempt to inflame puMlic opinion Former's Territory. London, July 16.—The Bulgarian government has officially charged the Greeks with atrocities as horrible as those charged to the forces under Czar Ferdinand at Serres and other points. The government declared that on entering the town of Pravishta the Greeks massacred practically the en- tire Bulgarian and Turkish population. The Greek and Servian forces con- tinue their advance and the Greek commanders expect that the next big engagement will be fought on Bul- @rian territory. ‘She most encouraging news to reach Seva is that General Ivanoff has ei- fected a “splendid retreat” and the Bulgarians still have hopes of a last stand on their border. STORM DAMAGE IS $3,000,000 Ralinfall in Central Ohio Nearly as Bad as Last Spring. Columbus, O., July 16.—Rainfall in Central Ohio and the Muskingum val- ley for the last two days has approxi- mated that which caused the disas- trous Ohio floods last March, but the weather observer announced that no further serious anger need be feared. Thunder showers to be followed by probably fair weather was the fore- cast. Railroad and interurban traffic was still somewhat demoralized. The dam- age from the storm is estimated at JAPANESE DELEGATES, | Dn Juiohi S8ayeda (top) and T. Kamiya 8ail for Home. TROOPS HURRIED TO SGENEi Serious Outbreak Occurs in Province of Kiangsi. Peking, July 16.—President Yuan, Shi Kai has ordered reinforcements dispatched to the province of Kiangsi,! where the cashiered governor and Gen- | eral Hwang Hsing are leading rebel- lious troops. Heavy fighting has been going on at Kiukiang, where the insurgents num- ber 9,000. The blowing up of a fort and- other anti-government acts indl- cate-that the ';Young.China” party is determined to force the issue. g EE R R R TR Washington, July 16.—The Newlands bill, revising we Trdman law to provide arbi- tration of wage disputes in a manner satisfactory to railroas and their employes, passed the house without a roll call and was hurried to the senate, which was walting to pass it for President Wilson's signa- ture, to oo oo ofe ol ofe oo b b e ok o ok ke ok ok ok ok oo b b ok b b P E R R g DEMUR TO RATE CHARGES Rallroads’ Counsel Appear In Court at Red Wing, Minn. Red Wing, Minn.,, July 16.—Attor- neys for the Chicago Great Western, the St. Paul road and the Chicago and Northwestern, which were indicted by the Goodhue county grand jury for failure to obey the railroad rate laws, demurred to the indictments brought against them when the case came up for trial before Judge Albert Johnson. The railroads’ counsel asserted that the court had no jurisdiction, that the| facts stated did not constitute a pub- lic offense, and that there were irregu- larities in the procedure. . The attorneys criticised the court because special attorneys had been named to advise the grand jury, in- stead of leaving the matter to the county attorney. ok ke dovle b bl e el e b ok L +* - < KILLS HUSBAND WHILE Ll “PLAYING INDIAN.”. * * = + o+ Alameda, Cal, July 16.—Wal- < * ter.S. Tilton, a gauger of the < <+ United States revenue service, < was shot and instantly killed < < by his wife. * * In a company of friends < Mrs. Tilton was “playing In- < # dian” and snapped a revolver -+ < at her husband. e * Ed LJ * bkl kbRl more than $3,000,000. SCOO THE .CUB COUNTY SCHOOL OFFICERS MEET Hold Session In High School Building Tuesday Morning And Afternoon. Doctor Colgrove Speaks MAKES HIT WITH AUDIENCE Two Hundred And Fifty Officers And Teachers Of County Attend The Meetings More than two huhdred and fifty school officers and teachers of Bel- trami county met 4t the high school building Tuesday morning and after- noon at a regularisession and were treated with a program of real merit and worth, which has given many new ideas to help:them in their fu- ture work. The attendance was the largest in the history of the country. At the opening of the day the visi- tors were taken to the training school {and through the high school building, after which they Wwere addressed by county superintendent W. B. Stewart. At 10:30 the meeting was addressed by Rev. T. 8. Kolste of this city on “Co-operation,” Charles Carter bf . Hines, Minn. gave a talk on “The Central School for Rural Chfldrg‘ 8 after which followed a general’discussion led by Prof. T. S. Thompdon of Saum, Min- nesota. T Miss Wheeler of Sauk Center, Dom- estic teacher of home economics gave an interesting talk shortly before noon, which was followed by an ad- dress from Dr. P. P." Colgrove, for- merly of the St. Cloud Normal School and now superinténdent of the Vir- ginia public schools. He-was substi- | tued for Dr. W. A. Schumaker of St. Cloud, who was unable to be here, and made a “hit” with his listeners. Dr. Frank L. McVey, president of the North Dakota’state university was suddenly called to Chicago and expressed deep regret for his inability to be in Bemidji, ina letter.to W. B. Stewart. Bueford - Gile, * the high school agriculturist gave a splendid talk along practical lines which was well received. The one big feature on the program which did not materalize was State Superintendent C. G. Schulz, who was unable to be present owing to the meeting of the state normal school commission. Bemidji- was glad to ex- cuse him as his services were needed at the normal school meeting which proved to be of more importance to this city than would his presence at this time. The city hopes to have the pleasure of entertaining Mr. Schulz in a manner properly fitting to that gentleman, BOYS PLAY WITH ENGINE Break Newly Repaired Locomotive At Cass Lake After repairs had been made on one of the engines used in the Coch- ran camps at Bena a crew of men left Tuesday night for that village with intention of eating lunch at Cass Lake. While at lunch the men left the engine on a side track unat- tended. Several boys of that village started the engine and ran it back and forth on the track for some time. They finally crashed into a freight train, which was on the main line, and the engine was badly damaged. One car loaded with siding was rip- ved open and other damage done. The boys scattered before the crew returned and their identity is un- known. The engine was hauled back to Bemidji last night and returned to the repair shops. “Little Bemidg” to Grand Rapids. “Little Bemidji” baseball players and supporters are planning to jour- ney to Grand Rapids next Sunday where they will clash with the junior team of that city. The game was to be played last Sunday, but weather Scoop A HORSE WoLLD FiLL @ J00 OLD Tb LEARN - conditions prevented. - Had A Hunch That He Had Forgotten Something WHAT T DONT KNOW ABouT) [ WHOA - THE. SADDLE) B0OK-BUT YOURE. NEVER, 7 \T_STOP! SCHOOL ~ ELECTION SAT. Brown, Roe And Jackson Urged To Continue as Members of School Board, LITTLE TALK OF OPPOSITION distant little, if any opposition has as yet developed to the three candi- dates seeking re-election. M. J. Brown who was chosen to A. 8. Wedge’s seat on the board will be voted on for the one year term. He is one of.Northern Minnesota’s youngest and most prom- ising attorneys and has filled well the position as a member of the Bemidji school board. K. K| Roe of the firm of Roe and Markusen has been a member of the school board for the past three years He has been a faithful servant and a splendid worker for the good of the district. Edward -Jackson closes his first three years of service and has agreed to serve again only after the earnest solicitation of our citizens. He is considered a valuable member on that body. The three candidates up for election have the hearty endorsement of the entire board and by ‘their faithful services have won the confidence and respect of the citizens of this school distriet. o The election will be held at the Central school building next Satur- day. evening. The polls will be opened at seven and will remain open for one hour or until all who wish have voted. It is reported that two socialist candidates are out for election both for the three year term. The two mentioned are J. Peterson Jr and C. S. Booth. All women will be permited to vote and no carriages or automo- biles will be allowed to carry voters to the polls. This will be an import- ant factor in the election and those anxious to see the proper men elected should make it a point to reach the school house at the above hour. FISK © COURT COMMISSIONER "Appointed -By District Judges to-Suc- ceed A. M. Crowell. Attorney D. H. Fisk was appointed Court Commissioner by the District Judges and his bond was approved yesterday at the meeting of the Coun- ty Commissioners. A. M. Crowell has theld this office for some time, but according to Judge Stanton’s decision the office of Commissioner automa- tically became vacant upon Crowells election to the municipal Judgeship. Three In Municipal Court Three intoxicants were hailed be- fore Judge Crowell this morning. Dunc McCharles was up “‘again” for the second time this week and re- ceived the same sentence as before or a few hours in the City lockup and an assistant to the first train leading from the city. Albert Johnson of Rosby paid a fine of two dollars and was allowed his freedom. H. N. Koppans of Pine Ridge was fined two dollars and was also allowed to leave. The latter was found sleeping in a box car last night. Near Drowning Accident On Boom ‘While walking on the logs in the Crookston Lumber Company’s boom near the mill yesterday afternoon, Miss Edna Anderson slipped from the log into twenty feet of water. Miss Anderson was unable to swim but succeeded in catching a log and with the assistance of Miss Mable Gaines reached shore. No one noticed the accident except Miss Gaines who was helpless to assist Miss Anderson until the latter caught hold of a log. Paving Progressing. Active operations commenced this morning by Goodman and Loitved, the local cement contractors on the paving on Fourth street. Because of the irregular weather during the past few weeks the paving has been delay- ed, but if the weather permits the crew will be kept busy until the work has been completed. BEMIDJI IS JOYFUL OVERNORMAL NEWS TEN CENTS PER WEEK Automobile Parades, F SECURES DECISION BECA the which was begun Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 as a result of the news that the Normal School commission had| designated Bemidji as the site for the Sixth Normal School. School comission had designated Be- midji as the site for the Sixth Nor- mal School. The commission went into session behind closed doors, at the capitol | Tuesday shortly before noon and for: celebration brought. to an end three hours nothing was given out! as to the result of the votes. Just how the ballot stood during the course of | the discussion has not been made | public in spite of the fact that mes- sages have reached Bemidji stating that five ballots were taken and that not until the fifth ballot was the final decision reached. The reason given out why Bemidji won is because of its location and better qualification. Bemidji - is an equal distance from Duluth and Moor- head, each of which cities have a normal school. The facts and figures %0 clearly present to the commission of course had its weight in determin- ing the outcome. Coupled with thig the ‘endorsement by the Northern inesota Editorial Association, it is u city. While the commission was in ses- sion it is stated that efforts were made by them to secure the sentiment among the various superintendents of schools in this section of the state over telephone and as a result found that practically all of them favored Bemidji. Immediately upon hearing the re- sult the following message was sent to Pro. Schultz, chairman of the com- mission. Message to Schultz Bemidji, Minn., July 15, 1913, C. G. Schultz, Chairman, Normal sion. St.. Paul, Minn. School Commis- Bemidji rises enmasse to extend thanks to the committee for their careful consideration of its merits and the final reward, A. P. Ritchie, W. P. Dyer, W. B. Stewart. Committee. Bemidji is to give to the state 20 acres of land on the shores of lake Be- midji which is the site viewed by the normal school commission, and valu- ed at $50,000. The selection will be officially made and gratified as soor as this property is deeded to-the state. Bemidji Goes Wild. Never before in its history was such a wild and enthusiastic demon- stration seen on the streets of this city. Automobiles crowded with men and women, boys and girls, ringing cow bells and sleigh bells, tooting horns and waying banners, drumming on tin pans and dishpans, were tak- ing possession of our streets. Later in the afternon a long parade was formed lead by the Bemidji band marching in zigzag style throughout the up town districts, Breaks Up Prayer Meeting When the mill whistles and fire Whistle sounded the glad tidings, the By "HOP* | wheels and fire crakers Tstood, Was of much aid to thils|Which stood in'the crowd. Mr. Ritchie was over joyed and _ Wich sohootslosion buc oo anys, CeleDration Lasts Until Nine Oclock This - Morming--- ireworks and Speeches Are Features of Jubilee USE OF BEST LOCATION district prayer meeting, which was being held at the home of Mrs. R. H. Muncy was suddenly brought to a close. Those attending found it more advantageous to give vent to their feelings and rejoice out in the open air -than within the walls of the Muncy home, White and Lycan Buy Fire Works In the evening, near the Markham hotel corner, the jubilee was again renewed with even more vigor than during the afternoon celebration. The Bemidji band was seated under an |electric light which was lowered to within six feet from the ground and played as never before. The music was snappy and popular and was received With great applause. All the surplus fireworks that were to be found in the Bemidji stores were purchased by F. 8. Lycan and A. P. White and set off opposite the Markham hoetl. Sky rockets, Roman candles, spinning and such other explosives as could be procured were turned over to a committee for disposal. i Make Public Speeches. Calls for speecn, speech were heard from the masses and a group of six. husky young fellows, lead by Wilbur Lycan, immediately took hold of A. P. Ritchie, carrying him on their shoulders to the Kreatz automobile, center -of “the said so. He was so hoarse, as a re- sult of his over endulgence in the celebration, that he could be heard but a short distance. W. P. Dyer was next ushered to the car and responded fittingly to the oc- casion. . Calls for Stewart were sent out and the “corporal’s guard” immediately ushered Mr. Stewart to the front on their shoulders. Mr. Stewart also made some fitting remarks and told the story appropriate for the celebra- tion. He stated that Dr. P. P. Colgrove of Virginia was in the crowd and that he was a capable spokesman and should be heard from. The Dr. was pointed out to the guard and was likewise ushered to the speaker’s stand. He was received with great ap- plause and his remarks honored Bemidji as the proper place for the normal school. The following message Was re- ceived during the afternoon from W. H. Gemmell of Brainerd. Congratulation From Gemmell Brainerd, Minn., July 16, 1913 Mr. H. C. Baer, Sec. Commercial Club, Have just been advised that Bem- idji has won the new normal school and I desire to congratulate yourself, Mesrs. Burke, Lycan and Lakin and all the rest of the active Bemidji men who have brought about this success- ful result. W. H. Gemmel. Brainerd Dispatch wired the fol- lowing message: ‘Congratulations on your success in securing the Sixth State Normal School. Bemidji has won on her merits.” (Signed) N. H. Ingersoll, Editor of Brainerd Dispateh. Bemidji is already making plans to secure students for her new school. It is believed and has been stated that should the school be open within a year, nearly five hundred students would register on opening day. No Game Here Sunday- next Sunday by the “Big Bemidg base ball team and it is probable that there will be no game for this date. Local fans appear to be anxious to have the Crookston Lumber Com- pany’s team play on this date, but as the two teams do mot “care to mingle it is doubtful whether a game will be arranged. Two Indians Tried Yesterday Joe Roy-and John Bungy, two In- dians were tried in Municipal court yesterday afternoon on a charge of intoxication. The court was unable to find out where they had secured the T J& fine of five dollars.. - . liquor further than it had been ob- tained in Blackduck. Roy received a suspended sentence and Bungy paid No game has been scheduled for -