Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, August 7, 1913, Page 1

VOLUME 11. NUMBER 88 NO CHANCE FOR WOMAN SUFFRAGE An Inventory Taken From The Congressional Record Shows 22 Favor It BIG MAJORITY ARE SILENT To Pass Constitutional Amendent For Submitting To States Needs Two Thirds Vote By Congressman Clyde H. Tavenner. Washington, August 7,—What chance is there for the passage by the present Congress of the woman- suffrage amendment to the constitu- tion? This is a question being asked by enlightened women in all parts of the United States. Owning to the enlightening pro- ceedings in the Senate on July 31, when the suffrage petitions presented, it is possible to get a line on the attitude of many members of the Senate, for many stood up and were expressed their views. The following is the symposium taken from the Congressional Re- cord: Ashurst, of Arizona: “That the granting of the elective franchise to women would add to the strength, efficiency, justice and fairness of government, I have not the slightest doubt.” Bankhead, of Alabama: “I shall vote against the passage of the Joint resolution.” Bristow, of Kansas: “There is no sound argument that can be made against the extension of woman suf- trage. Chamberlain, of Oregon: “There is no reason in the world why the women of this country should not be permitted to exercise the right of suffrage.” Clapp, of Minnesota: “The time is inevitable when the American people will confer upon American woman- hood the only peaceable weapon known to free government for her own protection, and that is the bal- lot.” Crawford, of South Dakota: *“I have no hesitation in frankly saying that I shall vote for it here.” Gallinger, of New Hampshive: “It will give me great pleasure to vote in favor of the proposed constitu- tional amendment’ Jones, of Washington: “I hope the Senate will pass the joint resolu- tion.” LaFollette, of Wisconsin: “I can- not remember a time when I was not in favor of extending the suffrage to women.” Martine, of New Jersey: it (woman suffrage) would not ac- cure to the well-being of this loved land of ours.” Owen, of Oklahoma:\“I strongly favor the proposed extension of the franchise.” Pittman, of Nevada: “The men of my state belicve women should have the right to vote.” . Poinde:xter, of Washington: “1 am in favor of the joint resclution.” Pomerene, of Ohio: “I have never had any sympathy with the stock arguments which are used in op- position to woman suffcage.” Ransdell, of Louisiana: “I am in favor of the joint resolution.” Shafroth, of Colorado: “The moral right of women to vote is clear and conclusive.” 5 Sherman, of Illinois: ‘“For the Lord’s sake let us give woman a chance and see if she cannot get us on a little higher level than we now are.” Smith, of Michigan: “I shall vote for it here when I have an op- portunity.’ Smoot, of Utah: “The logic of common sense has been the force that has removed prejudice against admitting women to equal rights with men.” Thomas, of Colorado: “I trust that we will take up, consider and pass” the joint resolution.” Thompson, of Kansas: “I gladly support the amendment.” Thornton, of Michigan: “ I am in “I helieve shall constitutional {now in the great church at Charlot- Northwestern Bible Meet In Minneapolis August 17th To 3lst. NOTED PASTORS ON PROGRAM The Northwestern Bible Confer- rence will hold its Nineteenth An- nual session in Minneapolis, August 17th to 31st. This Conference which is under the auspices of the North- western Bible and Missionary Train- ing school, an institution ten years old, the graduates of which are in every part of the world brings no- table men to the Northwest. In times past it has had the great- est preachers from both the Old World and the new. Such men as Moody, Torrey, Grattan Guinness, John Urquhart, A. C. Dixon, L, W. Munhall, and others. Its principal speakers this year are Rev. J. L. White, of Macon, Ga., is one of the orators of the South. He will be in the Conference daily from the beginning to the end. Dr. W. M. Vines, of Charlotte, N. C., is a Virginian by birth and breed- ing. He has held notable pastorates. Was successor to Dr. A. C. Dixon in Hanson Place Baptist Church, Brooklyn, N. Y., Pastor for some years of the notable First Baptist Church of St. Joseph, Ma., and is te, N. C. He also will speak daily in the Conference. Rev. G. L. Fort, the popular Chat- tanooga preacher, is also expected, and a number of Northwestern pas- tors and visitors will be on the pro- gram, The Conference usually has an at- tendance from a number of states, particularly from Minnesota and her adjoining sisters—the- Dakotas, Iowa and Wisconsin. Manitoba also us- ually sends some attendants. Many ministers make this session the time of their vacation. This year the Conference will have some of the features of a summer school; consecutive teaching will oceur from day to day. Dr. W. B. Riley, Superintendent of the Northwestern Bible Training School, will deliver a number of ad- dresses. Those desiring information or program can get them by writing to S. E. Robb, 6 11th St. S., Minneapo- lis. —_— hearty sympathy with the joint.re- solution.” Warren, of Wyoming: take great pleasure in such an amendment.” ‘Works, of California: “I am strong- ly in favor of this amendment.” All the above expressions, it is evi- “I should supporting HOLD 19TH CONVENTION : AR RS S SRt R RS NOTICE The “Big Bemidg” Athletic l * meeting in the city hall this ¥ % evening. Every one interested * are urged to be present. x EREKKKKKK KKK KKK KK ATHLETES LOSE INTEREST Baseball Teams Are Disbanding And Football Appears To Have Gained Foothold GOVERNED BY ASSOCIATION Baseball interest appears to be los- ing among the many base ball teams that organized the first part of the season and as yet only one game has been scheduled for mext Sunday. At the beginning of the year the follow- ing teams appeared for practice each evening and commenced a battle for the City’s champlonship, “Big Bem- idg,” Little Bemidg” Crookston Lum- ber Company team, Markham Hotel team. U. C, T, Team, Postoffice clerks Barbers, Bankers and several scrub . |teams. The two teams that are still in the run are the Lumber team and the U. C. T. Nine. These two will probab- ly play their last game during the coming two weeks as little interest is being shown in the game by the players and very few report for prac- tice. Because of the fact that many teams organize and none are strong enough to win championship honors as the best men of the city are al- ways divided up between the teams the “Big Bemidji” Athletic Associa- tion has been organized to govern athletics. Through this organization it will be possible to secure enough candidates to appear for the Bemidji City' team to select the best men in the city after which the.men of less skill can be used by other nines. This plan will also apply to all other sports which will be governed by this association. Business men appear to fear that the organization has been formed to ask for donations from them to main- tain sports but if the present plans of the agitators of the idea are car- ried out no donations will be asked from any source. Money will be raised through entertainments, dances and games which members of the organ- ization will give, 5|STATE Aunnoi*texmms i Conference of * Assoctation will hold it's second & s‘" Loans To Mlflmi County Were Not Made uunu State Fixes 15 per cent Limit —_—i STATE WILL TOAN TO MAXIMUM State Auditor Snnf‘;lel C. Iverson in a letter to the Pioneer clears up the situation of the luan proposition to this county on ditch’construction His letter 18 a as follows. To The Editor of Ploneer, Bemidji, Minn, My Dear Sir:- ‘In your issue of July 28th last reference is made to $128,000 from the State to. dig drafnage ditches, but could not get it ‘because the State had no available funds. " The truth s that loans were not made because to do sfw ;would be to exceed the limitation jof 5 per cent as fixed by the staté Constitution, The State did, however, agree to loan up to the maxlhum. The fol- lowing letter sent to tba County Au- ditor, under date of July 26, 1913. states the facts. } Will you be kind enough to pub- lish this communication. “We have before us the following applications for Ditéh loans from Beltrami County: Judicial Ditch No. 10. $58.000. No. 14, $87,000 and No 15 $35,700, making a total of $180,- {700, The Certiticates prepared by you as County Auditor show that the ast assessed real property valua- tion is $5,057,221. The constitu- tional limitation on; ‘loans mude from the State Trust nd Fund is 15 per cent of the real] property val- uation, which is the maximum that can be loaned by the state, including all indebtedness, floating and otherwise. This would be $758,5683.- 10. It apears- from - youn: eertificate dated July 25, 1913, that the total Indebtedness, bonded and otherwise, of your county is $768,993.79; de- ducting therefrom the $50,967.30 in your sinking fund leaves $718,026.- 49. This leaves $40,452.61 as the maximum that the State could loan your county at this time, The only application that falls within that amount is your Judicial Ditch No. 15, $35,700. I have there- fore retained that application and am returning you all the papers in ap- ROBERTS GIVES LAST DANCE Leaves For Home In Misoula, Mon- tana, Next Week H. A. Roberts who has given a serles of dances throughout the sum- mer will give a final dance tomorrow evening in the City hall. Mr. Roberts dent that 22 Senators of all parties are now in favor of the passage of the amendment, while three have come out in opposition to it. But many other senators presented pe- titions without expressing any views at all. From this large silent vote in the Senate, - the friends of women suf- frage fear this amendment will not pass during the present Congress. In order to pass a constitutional amendment, it is necessary to secure the favorable vote of two-thirds of both the Senate and house. E. A. Barker and family, who are touring the southern part of the state by automobile are expected to week, SCOO THE CUB plans on leaving Bemidji for his home in Montana where he has ac- cepted a pbanlon with the Banker Mutual Casualty Company to cover the state of Montana. Mr. Roberts has acted as agent for that firm in Bemidji for the past year and considers his new offer a promotion as his territory will be much larger. The “Rag Time Kids” have been secured to furnish music for the dance and refreshments will be served. - Mr. and Mrs. K. H. Denu and son are guests at the Backus farm today. R. G. ness. Chisholm of Minneapolis| return home the latter part of the|was in the city Wednesday om busi-|moley shortly before his plication for a loan on Judicial Ditch No. 10 and Judicial Ditch No. 14. for the reason that to make those loans to your county would be in excess of the limit authorized by the State Constitution. May I also request that in case your bonded or floating indebtedness s increased between this time and the time when you actually issue the bonds for the loan on Judicial Ditch No. 15, that you advise me of .it.” Yours very truly 8. G. IVERSON State Auditor FOLEY-GEROW WEDDING TODAY Proprietor Of Livery Stables Takes Wife William P. Foley, proprietor of the Melver livery stables of this city left yesterday for Devils Lake, North Da- kota, where he will wed Miss Mar- garet Gerow, formerly employed in this city. Mr. Foley was to be married this morning in Devils Lake and af- ter an extended wedding trip will re- turn to Bemidji where the couple ex- pect to make their home. Bud Me- Iver is managing the auto and livery service during Mr. Foley’s absence. The above item was told by Mr. departure and is backed by his employees. What's The Indian Word For Gentle? PlCNICKED SUNDAY NEAR BLACKDUCK Farmers Gather At Gustavson Farm Where Afternon Was spent at Games And Speeches CHARLES F. SCHROEDER TALKS Local Fair Secretary Urges Farmers To Prepare Exhibits For Coming Fair Sunday -afternoon the farmers composing the Summitt Farmer’s Club held a picnic at the Charles Gustavson farm, six miles East of Blackduck where speeches of inter- est were made by prominent and ex- perienced men and sports of every kind were held. Charles F. Schroe- der, Secretary of the Beltrami Coun- ty Agricultural Association attend- ed, and reports that he had an ex- cellent time. Mr. Schroeder sald “Mr. Gustav- son on whose farm the picnic was held is a former Bemidji man and is making a success as a farmer. He now owns one of the best developed farms in that community.” About 200 members and visitors were present at the picnic. James, Reed a Blackduck merchant acted as chief cook and according to reports ‘handled his position with the skill of a real lumber camp cheff. Among the Bemidji visitors who attended were Anton Erickson and Eric Ives. Mr. Schroeder states that the farm- ers expressed exclamations of sur- prise and jealousy when the Bem- idjl representatives partook of the bountiful repast set before them by the farmers, as there was no com- parsion between the appetites of the natives and the City Men. talk on gathering and the prepara- tion of articles for the State and County Fair. Many of the farmers appeared to take a keen interest in the idea of exhibits at the fairs and expressed' intentions of sending in samples of their best crops to be dis- played here. The Club which is the most progressive in the County, all live members decided to enter a Farmers Club exhibit at the County fair and will take immediate steps in preparing the exhibits, After the speeches many fleld sports were held among which was a base ball game. J. E. Dade of Blackduck won the footrace and the tug-of-war was won by a team sel- ected by Charles Parker. Before and after the picnic Mr. Schroeder visited many of the farms in the vicinity of Blackduck and re- ports excellent farms, which are be- ing rapidly developed. Among the farms visited was the J. C. Thomp- son farm where he was shown a fine field of alfata. Mr. Thompson in- tends to.increase the amount of al- falfa each year as he believes it is among the most profitable of farm products. The firm of Witting, Tronson and Cann are opening up a farm on which they have already built a large barn and on’ which they ex- pect to build a silo in the near fu- ture. ‘Among the farm products now being raised by this firm is alfafa seed recently brought from Siberia and which the farmers in that vi- cinity believe will prove a success for this locality. A. E. Witting has a tract of lnnd sown with the Siberian alfalfa on his land on Blackduck Lake where plants 46 days old measure 40 in- ches high. Samples of this product will be sent to the Beltrami Country Coun- of “alfalfa. Athletic Association To Meet Tonight In City Hall—Second To Be Held MAY ADOPT CONSTITUTION At a request of the commltt;e which was appointed Tuesday even- ing to draw up a constitution for the Big Bemidg athletic Association a meeting will he held this evening in ithe City Hall at 8 o’clock. The chair- man of the committee has written'to the larger Athletic associations in the cities for copies of their consti- tutions to assist them in regulating the formula for the Bemidji club. Permission has been asked of the city clerk and granted to use the Council chambers of the City Hall for the meeting this evening at which much business of import- ance will be transacted. The const- itution will be read and voted upon after which a permanent president and what other officers the consti- tution may call for. Every business man, athlete and man in the city who will show an interest in an or- ganization of this kind are invited to be present. Some move may also be made to elect officers for a football squad this fall and to select a down town site where the team may practice. The boys are anxious to get started and are planning on turning out a fast team. MINSTREL SHOW WELL LIKED Applause Showed Audiences Appre- ciation, One of the largest crowds has ever attended a show in this city vgns_present at the Alabama Minstrel evenfig,~ Al of the re- seats’ were “taken ‘the early part of the evening and many who arrived late were forced to remain standing. The show proved an excellent en- tertainment and much better than the majority of Bemidji people ex- pected. Each act received a great deal of applause as did the wire walking and juggling stunts. The' show left this morning for Brainerd-where they will play this evening. They will play at Blackduck tomorrow evening: KLEIN TRIED BEFORE FISK Accused Of Grand Larcency By Nils Volland. Yesterday afternoon W. C. Klein was arrested upon a warrant sworn out by Nils H. Volland of Wil- ton who claims that he paid Klein $48 send ™ to the In- terstate Security Company of Minne- apolis to cover a mortgage and that instead of sending the amount the defendant kept it. Mr. Klein was tried before Court Commissioner D. H. Pisk this morning on a charge of Grand Larcency second degree and the hearing was continued until the 14th. Klein plead not guilty and made the statement that he knew nothing of the matter. John Gibbons is appearing as attorney for the de- fendant, who was released on a $50 bail, F =3 Misses Gladys Armstrong and Al- ma Loitved returned from Grand ty Fair this fall by many of the far-(Forks yesterday where they have mers who are now raising this grade |spent the last month visiting with Margaret Nesbit. that |’ PULLING COMPANY J. K. Flynn In City With Intentions Of Organizing a Local Concern BEMIDJI FACILITIES EXCELLENT May Build In Fall Or in Spring —Bemidji Business Men May Be 'stqokholdm J. K. Flynn of the Flynn Stump- Puller and Piler Company of Super- lor, Wisconsin spent the first part of the week in Bemidji and expressed intentions of returning to Bemidji in the near future to organize a com- pany to manufacture the machines in this city. Mr. Flynn looked over the advantages to a Manufacturing plant in the city and appeared favor- ably impressed. If the prospect is carried through it is possible that work will com- mence on the construction of a plant this fall or early in the spring and that the plant will be in operation within a years time. Mr. Flynn believes he has the only successful stump puller on the market ‘and claims much more for his ma- chine than do other companies. Among the advertising matter sent out displaying the qualities of this machine Mr. Flynn shows a table dis- playing the cost of stumping a field with dynamite and the actual cost with the stump. puller. The latter shows a cost of $24.40 per acre while the cost for dynamite is shown at $46.46. The figures were gained dur- ing a recent contest between the Powder company and the Flynn com- pany., A plant of this nature would mean a great deal for Bemidjl and as many men would be emp! the plant’s capacity would be large enough to supply several states. The farmers in this vicinity would un- 'doubtedly be furnished the machine at a lower rate than of they were forced to send to the cities as they could buy direct from the factory. If the machine was proven a suc- cess it is probable that the greater majority of farmers throughout the County would become possessors of one as a result Beltrami County would lose a great many of it’s fields that are now covered with stumps and the land turned into ex! cellent farming land. Bemidji business men appear to bé willing to see a plant of this nature built in Bemidji and as the company and stockholders would consist of nearly all Bemidji men it would practically be a local company. HELD FOR GRAND JURY Post Office Clerk Has Hearing Be- fore Commissioner Simons At a hearing before United States Commissioner H, A. Simons this morning, Edmund Gould was bound over to await the action of the Grand Jury at Fergus Falls and furnished bond in the some of $2500. No further evidence was introduc- ed than that offered by post office inspector Griggs, in which he states that he mailed a registered letter at International Falls the latter part of July containing $8.00 in bills and that after it had gone through the Bemidji post office the money dis- appeared. The testimony brought out that Mr. Gould was the clerk on duty on the night in question, that Mr. Griggs followed the letter in the mail car to Bemidji and secured it {m- mediately after it was placed on the train bound for Grand Forks and that upon opening by Inspector Huges the money was gone., Other witnesses called were Bert M. Hughes, post office inspector and Clayton Collard messenger, who car- ries the mail to and from the post office to the trains. ° d. D. Blekfil and family are spending the week end on farm southwest of the city. their | ! =T |