Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, July 29, 1913, Page 1

THE Soctety’ Titstorial’ T VOLUME 11. NUMBER 80 HIGH OFFICIALS VERY RETICENT Wilson And Bryan Silent On Mexican Policy—Situation Not Serious CRISIS HAS NOT BEEN REACHED President Does Not Believe The Public Excited Over Mexican Trouble ‘Washington, July 29.—President ‘Wilson does not believe the public mind in the United States is excited over the situation in Mexico nor is he convinced that a crisis has been reach- ed in the revolution itseilf. This information was obtained in official circles with an authoritative denial that any proposal looking to- ward a co-operation betweeen Ameri- can military forces and the Mexican government at restoration of peace had been suggested. Those who approached the presi- dent on the Mexican situation found him disinclined to discuss it, as later he was to confer with Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson. Secretary Bryan, who arranged to see the president be- fore the conference, also was reticent of Mexican affairs. The president has received from Am- Yassador Wilson historical accounts ot events in Mexico in the last three years. The ambassador himselt de- clared he had not mentioned any rem- edies of the situation to any one and he had not even put on paper.the plans he had in mind. He had re- served these, he said, for his personal interview with the president. Situation Is Unchanged. Contradictory information has reach- ed the Washington government re- garding the stability of the Huerta administration. It was said to be a question of reliability of informants. Officials declined to state which re- ports were being credited. It was said, however, that iu the last ten.days there had been little or no change in the st™us of affairs in the Southern republic. The shooting of Charles B. Dixon, r., at Juarez, is-regarded as a serious T B n%nfijflg on"the gen- eral Mexican situation is being mini- mized by officials here, as the Ameri- can demand for the investigation and punishment of the oftenders apparent- ly were being complied with. At the White House it was said the United States would pursue a course of diligent inquiry into the affair and would ingist on summary action against the guilty. . Secretary Bryan sought information through a conference with President Brown of the Mexican National rail- ways on traffic conditions in Mexico and their relation to the paralyzed condition of commerce and industry. WILL MAKE SHIPS “SWIM” Inventor Declares Device Will Propel Small Boats at Great Speed. Chicago, July 29.—Elmer Franklin Bubb has made application for a pat- ent that he claims will revolutionize ocean travel. “I have devised a new method of propulsion for vessels,” ‘he declared. “It has not been thoroughly tested yet, but I belleve it applicable to small boats. It will drive them at a rate of at least 150 miles per hour. That will nake it possible to cross the Atlantic In twenty hours or a little more.” The principle for which Mr. Bubb has applied for a basic patent can best be described by saying that he en- deavors to make the ships “swim.” A series of immense steel tubes are arranged on the side of the vessel, They are set in pairs opposite each other. A piston with a gate on each connects each pair. ‘When the piston is moved in the di- rection the vessel is going the gates are parallel to it. When it reverses they are perpendicular, forcing the vessel forward. SULZER ENDORSES SUFFRAGE New York State Executive Signs We- men's Petition. New York, July 29.—The Men’s League for Women's Suffrage has re- celved Governor Sulzer's endorsement to a petition which is being circulated to present to the United States senate orging a suffrage amendment to the constitution. R. Beadle, secretary of the league, quotes the governor as making this emphatic stand in favor of the wo- men’s cause: “lI am now and always have been and always expect to be in favor of granting women the same political 1ights that men possess. There should Ae no abridgment in the United States ¢ the political rights of women just W2ause they are women.” i Automobile Runs Off Ferry. Montreal, July 29.—Two women wmre drowned in the St. Lawrence wver when an automobile in which they were sitting ran off the deck of the ferry steamer South and plunged Mto the river. Mrs. Charles Morri- sou, twenty-eight years old, of this etty, and Mrs. J. Cheyne, twenty-six years old, of 8t. Henry, wete the vic: | Currency Bill To Go Before Democra- tic Caucus—Few Changes Expected EXPECT SUPPORT OF MAJORITY Washington, July 29.—President Wilson believes the administration currency bill will be reported by the house banking committee substantial- Iy as it was framed. “In discussing the situation with call- ers he made it clear that the bill would not be materially altered and that the differences in the committee would be reconciled. It now practical- ly is certain that the administration bill will be carried to the caucus, where it will be made a party meas- ure. Representative Wingo of Arkansas predicted that the administration bill, without any important changes, would be reported this week from the com- mittee, and would be taken up next Monday by the caucus and adopted in much the same form. Senator Owen and Representative Glass, chairmen of the congressional committees on banking and currency, had short conferences with the presi- dent regarding the currency situation. Chairman (Glass announced at the White House that the program in his committea would be to vote on the various amendments to the adminis- tration bill. Ile counted on a vote of at least ten to four for the admin- istratior measure. OPERATORS TO REOPEN MINES Progress Slow Because Fires Are Being Banked Calumet, Mich., July 29.—Mine oper- ators of the Superior copper district are prepared to follow the advice of the state militia commanders and re- sume operations with every available man of the 15,000 miners who have been idle”since Jnly as a result of the Western Federation of Miners' strike. Because of the fact that fires had been banked for days in most of the plants the work progressed slowly. The first shots of the strike were fired at the Isle Royale mine. A sen- try guarding a pow house detected ral_rmen annroaching the nlase. ‘and fired when they failed to heed his command to hult. The intruders fled and a company of the guardsmen scoured the district for half a mile in all directions, but without making any arrests. On the south range the first task of the operators was to replace on the cables the heavy scoops, which had been dropped down the shafts last Fri- day at the command of strikers. PERE EE R ook * ++ MAKING CARPETS FOR THE - WHITE HOUSE. +* S k3 Winston-Salem, N, €., July <+ 29.—Miss Caroline McHargue <+ and Mrs. Martha Walker of 4 Elkin, aged seventy-four and 4 seventy-six, respectively, are <+ engagrd in preparing carpets + and portiers to furnish the # room of Mrs. Woodrow Wilson 4 in the White House at Wash- % ington. o+ The two aged women are sis- 4 ters. 'They live together and <+ are expert dyers and weavers. LR R R R bk ok b ok b ok b KING MAY VISIT AMERICA British Ruler Said to Be Contemplat- ing Trip. London, July 29.—A report from Aus- tralia that King George and Queen Mary were to lay the foundation stone of the Australian commonwealth par- liament house at Canberra next year is denied by the Pall Mall Gazette, which declares that Canada is to be the next British dominion visited by their majesties. The Gazette adds: “It may be-taken for granted th.g while so near the United States thay will cross the border and it is probates that they will pay a brief visit te Washington and New York.” Young Woman Is Drowned. Eveleth, Minn., July 29.—Miss Annle Kron, -tweuty-two years old, of Vir- ginia, Minn., was drowned in Kly lake when the canoe in which she was ri¢ ing capsized. She was a member of a canoe party of four, occupying twe canoes. She attempted to change seats Senator Townsend Opposes Demoora- tio Measure—Fears It May Bring Disaster CRITICISE PAYNE-ALDRICH LAW “Bill Was Conceived In Hatred Of Protection Policy” Says Michi- gan Solon ‘Washington, July 29.—Senator Town- send of Michigan, in a speech in the senate, characterized the Payne-Ald- rich tariff law as “the Gettyeburg where the factions of the Republican party were formed in battle array” that led to triumph of the Democratic party, giving it an opportunity to write the pending tariff bill, which he con- demned. “This bill,” Senator Townsend said, “was conceived in hatred of the Amer- ican policy of protection and brought forth in the darkness of the secret cau- cus chamber under the professional charge.of one who has never had any experience in business obstretrics. Is it any wonder that the thing is mis- shaped and deformed?” Senator Tow nd also criticised “executive interference” and caucus iomination. Injecting comments on the lobby in-| quiry in the senate and house Sen- ator Townsend said that criticism of improper action should be based upon unquestioned facts and not upon in- nucndo or falsehood, and continued: Sensational Is Featured. “Today as at all times in the past the sensational is too prominently fea- tured and too little attention given to the truth. Indeed a saturnalia of| abuse and misrepresentation seems to be reigning and in congress the two houses are struggling to get posses- sion of self-convicted scoundrels who have capitalized for financial gain the existing disposition to abuse the na- tional legislature.” Referring to the fears of business disaster the senator declared: “If business disaster prematurely eomec ity gnaping auill ha.dine.meve do the oft-expressed fears of this admin- istration than to any efforts by wicked business men, who as patriots are ex- pected to be happy the while their business is threatened with destruc- tion and themselves with prosecution. “There is one thing which stands out clearly at this time and that is this: “The administration would be su- premely happy if it was well assured that the condition of the country would be no worse than it is today. It has no real hope that things will De better; it justly fears they will be worse and it is looking every where, for some scapegoat for its own handi- work.” AFRICAN CHIEF AT HARVARD Will Devise Written Language and Translate Bible, Cambridge, Mass., July 29.—A full blooded African chieftain has just passed his entrance examinations at Harvard with flying colors and will en- ter the university nex. September as a member of the class of 1917, He is P. Gbe Wolo; his people, 300, 000 strong, are the Krus of Liberia, on the west coast of Africa, and they have no written language, so that the snly way he can communicate with &is family is through traders on the coast. With the assistance of Mrs. Charles B. Dickerson, wife of the principal of Northfleld seminary, and President Frank L. Dudley of the seminary he has begun the stupenduous task of re- ducing his language to writing, mak- ing a grammar and translating the Bi- ble. WRAIN HITS AUTO; TWO DIE Rochester (N. Y.) Lumberman and Girl Killed at Crossing. Rachester, 'N. Y., July.-29.—B. J. Bmnkpeal, vice president of a lumber q@mpany, and Miss Martha Hartlebin, w poung woman of this city, were in- @ently killed when an automobile @@ven by Sankpeal was struck by the Wolverine express on the New York Gentral at a crossing in Penfield. Mrs. Sankpeai identitied both bodies at th: LEAGUE seball players ap: according to stated this morn- not appear dis- defeat at Brain- ere again out af- alps. bstoffice Clerks or case of a chal- lay the Lumber ager fo the hotel are still on the: Ralph Lycan, wha ing that the team heartened over th erd and that they § ter local amateur “We prefer the the Bankers, but lenge we would team” said the m: team this mornin; ‘ The Markham tgam apears to be enthusiastic over d atheletics and are looking forwar to a city league in Bemidji next sdnmer. They state that they are willlng to back any movement to orgaiize a “Big Be- midg” Athletic - asfociation and are willing to furnish §ime and material for any team whiclithe city may wish to organize. i ABSTRACT OFFICE MOVES Now Occupies Big:Room In Basement Of Courthouse—Has Outside FITTED BY ABSIRACT COMPANY The Beltrami Colinty Abstra ctCom The Beltrami [County Abstract Company is now ogeupying its new quarters in the basément of the court- house, having moved from the regis- ter of deeds offices, svhere it has had its home since its organization. The room is a large and spacious one, directly undef the Tegister of deeds officé and fg being splendidly equipped and fitted by-the abstract company. An outside entranice has been cut into the room from Beltrami av- lonne apnd.is NoW thsahant cepsily-ea- | cessable office in-thz-bailding. As the change was made since the new telep- hone directory was issued their tele- phone number does not appear in the new directory. The number is 53. Mr. C. A. Huffman, who has had charge of the management of this growing’ institution will continue in charge of the work and extends a cordial invitation to friends of this concern to visit him at his new home. KRR KKK KKK KR * REST ROOM NOTES * KR KK KKK KKK KKK KK Miss Gertrude Ashby of Winslow, Indjana, returned to her home this week after a visit of some months with her brother of Puposky. She is more than pleased with Northern Minnesota and intends reside here later on. Charles Casler of Regina, Canada, is visiting relatives in the city for a few days. Mr. Casler contemplates moving back to Minnesota. Mrs. Melugin of Grand Forks Bay has gone to Staples, Minnesota, on an extended visit with her daughter, Mrs. Batcher. 3 Mrs. Louis Larson of Braham, Min- nesota, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Ole Larson. She thinks Bemidji is an ideal summer resort. d Miss Anne Olson of Aitkin, Minne- sota, is visiting in the city a few days enroute to Brochet, North Dakota. Mary McKee of Deer River, is in the city today between trains. She will visit various points of interest in the west. Mrs. Ethel McVeety, librarian of the Agricultural college of North Da- kota, 'is occupying her summer home at Lavinia. She is very much pleased with Bemidji and vicinity. Mrs. Clock Oregon, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. M. Pendergast of Grant Valley. She visited various points in North Dakota coming east and will visit in Minneapolis and Montevedio on her way back. Mrs. R, Cousins of Nymore has re- SAYS TAVENNER _wi'u Not Be Foroed Upon American People For Benefit Of Few Millionares BELIEVES HUERTA'S END NEAR Credits Downfall Of Present Regime To Non-Recognition Of United States By Congressman Clyde H. Tavenner. Washington, July 29.—If there is to be war over the Mexican stiuation, it will be a war which will not only be sanctioned, but demanded, by every common man in _America, which indicates there will be no war at all,, There will be no war forced upon the American people for the benefit of a few millionaires who have in- vestments in that troubled republic. This prediction is justified, I be- lieve, from observation of ‘the splen- did attitude toward Mexico being maintained by President Woodrow Wilson and his adminstration. Every common citizen must feel a ! thrill of patriotic pride at'the refusal of President Wilson to recognize the infamous Huerta Regime, the spawn of treachery and assassination foist- ed upon the Mexican people by force | of arms. The President’s refusal to treat with this murderous band is in, line with the best American tradi- tions. But ‘that refusal is, of course, the crux of the Mexican situation. The Huerta regime is reported to be crumbling. Its downfall is pri- marily due to the fact that the United States has refused-recognition. Without that recognition Huerta is unable to borrow the money with which to put down the revolt being desperately conducted by the more courageous of his wretched country- men, E That was his undoing. He easily,| eaptured its leader, Felix Diaz, nep- hew -of the depased dictator. A less conscientious man would have sum- marily executed Diaz. Madero intend- ed to do it legally, after a trial for treason. Diaz appealed to the civil courts for a write of habeas corpus. And Madero, remembering his pledge of constitutional govérnment, honor- ed the writ. Thus Diaz escaped.His gratitude to the men whose simple honesty had saved his life, was to begin another revolution, and to plot with Madero’s own generals to deliver over the President at the moment when vic- tory was in 'his grasp. The shameful assassination of Medero followed quickly. This is the band which is claiming recognition as a lawful government resting upon the consent of the gov- erned. In my opinion President Wil- son will take this action only if ne- cessary to save the country from a greater evil, _ Mrs. Cilley of Grantsberg, Wisconsin, Mrs. Earl Parks has returned to her home in Brock, Sask. Canada, after a visit with her mother, Mrs. R. Cousins of Nymore. IEER R R R R R gy * . MALCOLM. * ERHHKKK KK KKK KKK KK J. C. Jackley returned from a two weeks stay in Thief River Friday night. ; " Doc Anderson went out to the con- struction camp Thursday returning Friday. 2 G. A. Benson and Gus Larson auto- ed to Thief River Thursday returning Saturday. Sam Ness was operated on for ap- pendicitis at the hospital at Grygle Thursday. E There will be Sunday school in the Malcolm school house at 2 o’clock P. M. Andy Erickson came up from Ne- and fell into the lake, SCOO THE CUB REPORTER morgue. OF FICE.- WRITE THE LOCAL MEWS ~ SET YHE TYPs: RUN THE RAPER. OFF ON THE. FRESS-DELIVER 1T AND NDNafacrtive Paae turned from a visit with her daughter Scoop's Got An All-Around Job All Right But_ down:the Yerg-CPuz Tevolt-andd - A Malcolm "Homsteader Who Grew 76 Inch Rye On.Peat Soil Pleased With Bemedji Last Friday Gilbert Benson of Mal- colm Minneosta left samples of rye and clover grown on his farm at the .Ploneer office. The grain and | grass Was grown on peat soil and according to reports from Mr. Benson his nefghbors are all raising splendid crops on similar soil. When Mr. A. J. McQuire of Grand Rapids saw the samples here last Saturday he immediately took™ M. Benson’s address and stated that he would visit that man’s farm as soon as it could be arranged. The impres- sion gained by Mr. Benson' while in Bemidji is best explained -in the statement which came from his lips. He sald “This was -my first visit to Bemldji but hope it will not be the last. Bemidji is a fine town and I like your. people. I am convinced that the business men_of Bemidji are trying to do as much for us in’this north sec- tion as they are for themselves, and when the boys hear this I know they will appreciate it. We have a great future north of Red Lake. There is no better soil on this good old earth. What we need most is a railroad through this country and I under- stand that you people in Bemidji are doing what you can to bring this about. Let me add too that I beleive it will pay a railroad to bpild through our great farming country.” SEED GROWS APPLE TREE Is Five Years 0ld And Bears Apples Without Process Of Trans- planting WINEBRENNER _ HAS PROOF James Winebrenner, better known among his ‘friends and neighbors as “Uncle Jim”, who resides at 1221 Dewey avenue is one of the few men in the city who has a right to “Brag” about his garden, and Uncle Jim sure- ly has the goods. “I've got an apple tree that sprung up of its own accord right from the seed and today it has apples on it, which look as if they would amount to something,”” said Uncle Jim,” and I want you to come over -and take a look.” An invitation of that kind was all that was necessary and it was ac- cepted. The apple tree was not the biggest | drawing card in Uncle Jim's garden by any means. He has currants big, ripe, red and juicy, goose berries, sweet as honey, tomatoes loading the plants down so that props are neces- sary to hold them up, and they are ripening too and vegetables of every description, in such condition that would make an agricultural farm look like a dessert. Uncle Jim takes particular pride in his garden and there is not a foot of this sandy “jackpine” soil which is not producing something. He -ex- tends a special invitation to the gen- eral public to visit his little gar- den plot, and the writer will say that every visitor will be royally enter- tained by that kind and loving gen- tleman. CHURCH CARPET ARRIVES New Flooring Here For New Metho- dist Church Auditorium The new cork carpet for the Metho- dist . church, which was secured through Lahr Furniture store ar- rived Monday and will be taken to the church and arrangements made for laying it within the next few weeks. It is of a grayish, green color, harmonizing with the interior finish- ing of the church, producing thereby bish for a week’s visit at his home. 2 mild and “subdued” effect. By "HOP WAS HIS FIEST VISIT HERE| A SHORT SESSION One Hour And Ten Minutes Time Used To Cover All Business— Kirk Sewer Inspector FILLS TWO POSITIONS FOR CITY Improvements Will Be Made On City Hall—Balcony To Be Repaired— . Eaves Extended One hour and ten minutes proved sufficlent time for the City Council to transact the small amount of ‘busi- ness of last evening’s meeting. The usual number of bills were presented and allowed. A small argument arosé’ over the Peterson bill for the refill- ing of the street sweeper. Many be- leived that under the contract the city was not oblidged to do this work ‘but upon the advice of City Attorney Russell the bill will be paid. Street Commissioner Carter gave several in- stances where the street cleaner had not cleaned on Saturday ‘night or Sunday, which was contrary to the agreement made. City Attorney Rus- sell suggested that Mr. Peterson's salary be deducted for every day missed. G. W. Campbell and Dr. G. M. Pal- mer appeared before the council re- presenting the property owners on Minnesota Avenue expressing their desire to have the grade on Minneso- ta avenue made So that those resid- ing on this avenue could put in curb- ing and boulevards this fall so that they would be ready to plant in the spring. The matter was placed in the hands of the City Engineer who will survey the street between seventh and 13th and make the necessary. reports. Fulfilling their promise the City voted the Bemidji Automobile Club $300 for the purpose of graveling the road around the lake. This work will commence in the near future accord- P. White. The contractor in charge of the well which is to be dug near the power plant appeared before the council asking whether or not he should continue with the well or to drop the work where it now is. He stated that they were now at a depth of 338 feet, but had not struck wa- ter. The Council refused to make any suggestions as the contractor was not working under any contract with the city. The matter was left with the City Attorney who will take what- ever steps he deems necessary. City Clerk Stein called the Coun- cil’s attention to the City Hall bal- cony which is in danger of tipping over. Alderman Miller also called their attention to a defective water spout which was doing considerable damage. The matter was turned over to the building committee, who will make these necessary repairs. George Kirk was appointed City Sewer inspector for this year. Some discussion was made as to his capa- bility of handling the two positions as Superintendent of the City Water Works and as Inspector, He was ap- po'nted under the conditions that he arrange to have someé one in the of- fice while he is on inspections. PRESENT GIFT TO RUSSELL City Council And Employes Give Him Gold Headed Umbrella R. F. Murphy, president of the City- Council, presented, P. J. Russell the City Attorney with a,gold headed umbrella which was a gift from the council and City employees. Mr. Mur- phy praised the attorney for his ser- vices as legal adviser to the city and been given them a short time ago to express their gratitude they were now preesnting a mere token. Mr. Russell thanked the Council and City employees and stated that he was more than pleased with the manner the City has co-operated with him during his administration and that at any time if the city ‘should desire to call on him for any services he would be ready for duty regardless of the work or the money for pay- ment. Social At Mill Park Tomorrow- afternoon and evening the young ladies of = St. church will give a lawn social at the home of- Charles. DeRushia in Mill Park. The proceeds will be for the benefit of St. Ph¥lips church. Ice Cream and ‘Cake and-Coffee- will be served. 2 3 jtrict _-Prayer meeting will be held in dis- trict one at C. E. Battles Resl- dence Wednesday at 10 o’clock a, m, Phillip’s ¢ ing to P. J. Russell who spoke. for 4. _ stated that as the opportunity had' #