Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, August 12, 1913, Page 1

~ .only a few persons were about the THE BEMIDJI o VOLUME 11, NUMBER 92 LIND'S ARRIVAL CAUSES NO STIR Small Crowd Greets Special Ameri- can Envoy—Intends To Move Slowly COMPLETE IN THREE WEEKS Will Not Discuss Conditions With Private Individuals—Must Be Mexican Officials City of Mexico, Aug. 12.—John Lind, the personal emissary of President ‘Wilson, has thus far had a compara- tively uneventful experience in Mex- 1co. Before leaving Vera Cruz Mr. Lind was visited by General Gustavo Maas, the military commander there, he be- ing the first official of Mexico to meet the emissary. The meeting took place at the train just before Mr. Lind’s de- parture, and General Maas also did him the honor to parade a small de- tachment of troops alongside his train. The monotony of the trip in the reg- ular day train from Vera Cruz to the capital was broken by an enforced de- lay by the wreck of a train ahead in the region which has been the scene of rebel operations. Mr. Lind declared here he did not have the slightest intention of dis- oussing affairs regarding Mexico with private indlviduals. He said his busi- ness was with official Mexicans and JOHN LIND. that he would be very careful with whom he talked. There need be no apprehension, he added, that he would embarrass the government by Indiscretion of that sort. There is reason to believe that be- fore his mission to Mexico is ended Mr. Lind will have suggested more than the mere fulfillment of the prom- ise by General Huerta that elections be held. It has been pointed out that such a demand is not wholly consis- tent, since the promise to hold elec- tlons in October has already been made, and intimations of bad faith are out of taste at the present time. Mr. Lind does not propose to act hastily, though he will lose no time, and it may be that all his work in Mexico will be finished In three weeks, and possibly much sooner. If General Huerta persists in being unwilling to see him, O’Shaughnessy, the charge d'affaires, will transmit Lind’s com- munications. The arrival of Mr. Lind has been devold of any thrills. When the per- sonal representative of President Wil- son alighted from his train after a tedious day’'s journey from Vera Cruz station. The party was received by Nelson O'Shaughnessy, secretary of the Unit- Will Eleot Board Of Direotors And Manager 0f Football - Team MANY NEW MEMBERS TO JOIN Thursday evening, August 14 has been set as the date for the next meeting of the Bemidji Athletic club which recently organized. The meet- ing will be held in the Council chambers of the City hall and will commence at 8 o'clock sharp. Con- siderable business of importance will be transacted and many applica- tions for membership will be voted upon. A board of directors will be elected together with a manager of the foot- ball team to be organized this fall. Arrangements will also be made to start the team and commence active practice. E Business men are especially invit- ed to attend this meeting and pre- sent their application for member- ship as the young men who have taken active hold are anxious to see more interestshownand make the pro- ject a success. The only expenses connected with the organization which will fall to the members are the membership fees which are four dollars a year. No donations will be asked as all necessary money will be raised from the games and en- tertainments which the club plans on giving. There are now about 25 members but according to the officers many more will join and those interested believe there will be over 100 mem- bers in the course of the next month. C. W. SCRUTCHIN WRITES CLAPP STORY OF LIFE Lobbyist Before House Probe Com- mittee—Bartholdt Denies’ b Story WAS PROMISED MORAL SUPPORT Missouri Congressman Claims He Was Not Influenced By Manufacturers Washington, Aug. 12.—After weeks of waiting the house lobby committee got a chance to grill Martin M. Mul- hall on his wholesale charges of in- fluence with various congressmen and corruption of employes of the house. The self styled lobbyist of the: Na- tional Assoclation of Manufacturers appeared with the senate sergeant-at- arms, who has been his constant body. suard since his exposure. A letter from Representative Bar- tholdt, now in Europe, first was pro- duced. Bartholdt was on Mulhall’s st of those susceptible to influence. His letter declared no representative of the manufacturers ever influenced him, but added that because of his Vote against the exemption of labor unfons from anti-trust prosecution the manufacturers voluntarily promised him moral support. ‘When Mulhall took the stand Chair- man Garreit led him through a de- tafled history of his life and an ae- tional Association of Manufacturers, beginning in 1902. Disclaims Cox Charge. A. E. Marshall of Dzyton, O., who wrote a letter which Martin M. Mul- hall read to the senate lobby com- Thanks Minnesota Senator For Ser.| Mittee, saying Governor Cox of Ohio, vices To Black Race According to the “New York Age” a newspaper printed in New York and for the Negro race, Senator Moses Clapp of Minnesota has intro- duced a bill asking for an investiga- tion in the removal of old colored clerks in the Government . depart- meéNts. “According to the article this race of people, who have held posi- tions for years are gradually being removed from office and the Senator Clapp has resented the action. Charles Scrutchin, a local colored attorney, wrote the following letter to Senator Clapp as a token of ap- preciation for his stand with the colored race: August 11th, 1913 Hon, Moses Clapp, U. S. Senate. Washington, D. C. My Dear Senator-: I have read with no little degree of Dleasure in the press, your resolution recently introduced in the Senate, calling for an investigation of the segragation of the clerks of the pos- tal department, and write to thank you for the introduction of this re- solution. What your personality and your services have been to my race has in many ways been attested by the evidence of our gratitude during your period of service. From your lips and pen have come at all times strong and effective mes- sages in condemnation of the wrongs heaped upon the black race in -this country, so that we do rightly look upon you as our true friend. You will therefore permit me as an humble member of my race, knowing as I do their suffering and their hopes, their heart beats and their yearnings, to express to you the sentiments of more than ten mil- lion souls when I thank you for the resolution. This letter is but a small token of our friendship, affection and esteem, and only a tender and gentle remind- ed States embassy, who has been act- ing as charge d'affaires since the resig- nation of Ambassador Wilson, and Charles E. Park, a member of the embassy staff. Police in large num- bers guarded the approach to the sta- tion, but as the party was driven off to a hotel where reservations had been made the public generally as- sumed an apathetic attitude. “CROP§ FINE” SAYS KONIG Washkish Homesteader ~ Making Good On Beltrami County Farm J. Konig, who owns a homestead near Washkish was in the city Mon- day for the purpose of purchasing a team of horses for farm work. Up to the present time he has been do- ing his clearing and farming by hard manual labor and now has enough land ready for the plow to engage a good team of horses. Mr. Konig came here less than five years ago and took a homestead ‘with a view of proving up his claim He has made good and will be ready to make final proof next year. He has over fifteen acres under cultiva- ilon and reports crops fine. er that as you have been our friend, 80 are we yours. Very Sincerely Yours CHARLES W. SCRUTCHIN Mrs. Freemont Graham of Little Falls and her daughter Myrtle of Los Angles California were guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Muncy yesterday going to Little Falls this morning. SC THE CUB \ REPORTER SV Defective Page when a member of congress, had been delaying the selection of a federal buflding site in Dayton for personal reasons, sent a letter to the commit- tee disclaiming any reflections on Cox. John G. Swasey of Maine sent a letter denying having had any rela- tlons with Mulhall. At tHe request of counsel for the National Assoclation of Manufacturers the. _committee _subpoenaed - H...B. Miles of Racine, Wis, and H. P. Towne and S. E. Mead of New York to testify regarding the movement for a tariff commission. James E. Emery, Washington rep- resentative of the manufacturers, continued his testimony. Emery denied the organizations he represented had originated or led the movement for the workmen’s compen- sation bill in congress. OPEN DRESS MAKING PARLOR Berman Emporium To Occupy Annex In Charge Of Expert ’ Mrs. C. R. Ward of Northome as- sociated with Miss Catherine Kline of Minneapolis a well known modiste of that city will open dres making par- lors in the Berman Emporium An- nex, Friday, August 15th. In speak- ing of the experts Mrs. Berman said, “Mrs Ward is a talented designer and Miss Kline an experienced artist in the creation of womens garments. This department will fill a long felt want for the ladies of Bemidji, especially those who have heretofore been com- pelled to send away to have their better dresses made. We anticipate a great rush at the opening of this de- partment.” WORK ON BANK STARTED George Kreatz Has Contract To Im- Prove Building Active work comihenced yesterday on remodeling the First National Bank building which will be extend- ded back several feet at the rear and will be equipped with an up-to-date white brick front. Several masons are now at work on the brick con- struction and according to Mr. Kreatz, who has charge of the work the remodeling will be finished this fall. The main entrance will remain at the present location but the front will be improved. i count of his relations with the Na--| EVENING, g MANY STABLIKG HERE Now Saturday and “Sunday afternoon Bemidj! sport lovers will be treated to some- high cl@ss racing of the fastest horses in: the state, Arrange- ments will be mdde to select the fastest of the nagw 1o come to Bem- 1dji for the Belttamf. county fair. Among the fastest ‘horses who were unloaded in the city yesterday after- noon are: S Dannie Bright, 2.15 1-4; J. H Sullivan, Bemidji. Padyreska, 2.16:'1-4;J ohn Smith, Fargo. 3 Ashland Lockhgard; 2.12 1-4; John Smith, Forgo. Zip Bang, 2.16.1-4, ax Mathewson; Fergus Falls, '~ Grace Red; 2.21 1-4; John Smith, Fargo. i Amy G., 2.24 1. son, Fergus Falls} Nellie, M., 2.18 1-4; John Brad- ford, Crookston. . Sadle, Halmor, ' Walter Cass Lake. 3 Salvator, John Bradford, Crooks- ton. Fleet Foot, J. i Pogue, Bemidji. Green Benisha,? John Bradford, Crookston, vy Gordon W...J.fi Scott, Warren. Bemidji Mac, g%: Pogue, Bemidji. ; ‘Wax Mathew- Johnson, The above hof are already at the fair grounds:stables having ar- rived in the city yesterday afternoon. Mixer, owned byiJoe Eckert and Bradford Jr., uw"iid by Ed. Ralston, two Crookston’s f8mous nags are ex- pected to arrived: this —afternoon. These horses ha: een entered into nearly all of the fast races through- out Northern: Minnesota during the past few years. Many of them have won first honors' during the North Dakota State falr and many county fairs. Many bets'are being made on the favorite hol FOLEY “DIDN"F DO IT” Claims -He didn’t Tell ‘Friends He Was To Be Married W. P. Foley, Proprietor of the Mc- Iver livery stables and who recently left for Devils: Lake, North Dakota where it was stated he was going to be married, 18 now - informing his friends that it was & put up job. Ac- cording to Mr. Foley his friends “Joshed” him when he expressed his intensions of visiting Dakota, but al- though he did not deny that he was to be married he did not make the statement, “I was in Dakota on a horse trade deal” said Mr. Foley” “And if I new department and its|. every leave town again do not pub- lish any article regarding my where- abouts unless obtained directly from me.” Mr. Foley took the accusation good naturedly but refused — to buy the emokes for all who accosted him on the strett. P.- 0. CLERKS TRIMMED Second Defeat In Two Weeks From Farmers Sunday afternoon the Bemidji Postoffice Clerks were defeated by the Grant Valley Farmers base ball nine by a score of 9 to 4. Two defeats in two' weeks has resulted for the clerks from the fast farmers who have showed no mercy to the mail boys, Mort Pendergast proved the star player for the farmers and wal- loped a three bagger which increas- ed their score by three points. The Bemidji lineup was as follows: Tanner—Catcher. Cords—Pitcher. Ralth Grover—First Base Marry McClennan—Second Base, ‘Walter Hatch—S. S. 2 Adolph Klein—Third Base. Claude Bailey—L. Field ‘Wm. Shannon—C. Field = Dennie Consadine—R. Field. /S Next Time, Scoop, Don't Get So Heavy SUCIETY, ILY PIONEER. AUGUST 12, 1913 VEL METHOD OF SELLING STATE BONDS. The above photograph shows a throng of eager customers in waiting at the office of Walter J. Smith, state .treasurer of Minnesota, when the first. public state bond sale ever held in Minnesota or any other state was opened. (Mr. Smith is shown in the insert.) Because of the tightness f the money market mot a bid was received when $100,000 worth of these 3 per cent bonds were offered for sale on June 16. Accordingly it was de- cided to give the general public a chance to buy them over the counter in denominations of $100 and the sale proved a great success. The entire it was taken inside of three hours, §52,600 worth being disposed of in the first hour, the purchasers being people of all stations in life. It is Mke'y the same plan will be adopted is disposing of $600,000 additional bonds f the same nature and $500,000 worth of 43 per cent Historical building se- curitles. e HRH KKK KKK KKK * ATHLETIC CLUB MEETING * * Important meeting of Bem- % * {dji Athletic Club Thursday % ¥ evening at 8 o’clock. All Mem- x * bers are urged to attend. City % +* Hall. : *x * C. 0. JOHNSON % * Secretary & LA R R R E RS R EREE R BYRON RUSSELL “ARRESTED?” Chief Lane Nabs Bemidji Man While Disguised In False Uniform Yesterday afternoon Byron Rus- sel"was induced to don a policeman’s uniform owned by R.F. Murphy of this city and which was worn by Richard Fenton on the Fourth of July. Russell frightened two lads who were picking beer bottles in the alleys and was enjoying the pawer ot -an_official when. €hief Lan terfered and inquired as‘to what kind of a stunt he was trying to pull off. Russell was taken by surprise and could only answer that the suit be- longed to Murphy. “Come with me young fellow” re-| plied the Chief_and he took a firm grip on the prisoner’s arm. “Don’t take me through the strets with these clothes on” urged young Russell,” Lets cut through the al- ley." The chief consented to this and while passing the rear door of the Murphy Furniture store the prisoner endeavored to throw his star, club and helmet into the door. “Keep them on” ordered the Chief, “you can strip at the city = hall.” and by the way whats your name. “Russell” was the only response. “You don’t look like a Russell’” “Sure I am” was the reply, “My father is City Attorney.” “That won’t help you any,” retort- ed the chief. Russell was escorted through the street with a mob of man - and boys yelling and laughing, but was releas- ed at the City hall where the chief told him to be careful in the future. It was later discovered that the whole affair had been a plot planned by Maurice Ryan, Wilbur Lycan and a few other friends. The Chief en- tered into the plan willingly and JURY MEN SELECTED Sheriff Andrew Johnson _Served Notices To Residents of County TERM COMMENCES SEPT. 6th Sheriff Andrew Johnson has serv- ed notices to the following residents of Beltrami County for Petit and Grand Jurors for: the 165th Judicial District, where the term of commences September 9th, Petit Jurors John Bergqulst, fiablsh; Oscar Miner, Bemidji; John Rumd, Hack- ; George Erickson, Spooner; C. C. e Bbmidil: . H. 0. Hogebrif son, Bemidji; David Miller, Puposk A. P. Blom, Wilton; William Young, Baudette; Oliver -Syngstad, Gudrie; Fred Harmon, Baudette; J. Grignon, Wabanica; Charles Foster, Louis; 'J; C. Klein, Bemidji; M. B. Pettingill, Saum; T. E. Lloyd, Bemidji; Lester, Kirkpatrick, Blackduck; Henry An- derson, Wilton; Charles Rowden, Wilton; Frank Hitchock, Bemidji; Joseph Watson, Maple Ridge; An- drew Ellis, Hornet; Ole Olson, Clementson; Gunder Neslund, Ben- vill. 5 Grand Jurors E. W. Collins, Zipple; D. Wilcox, Bemidji; Alvin Johnson, Tenstrike; Oscar Clementson, Clementson; Charles Nangle, Bemidji;;. Harry Koors, Bemidji; William Fellows, Port Hope; Frank D. Jenkins, Ten- strike; B. Arneson, Arneson; Wil- liam Hines, Blackduck; Hans Olson, Willlams; P. K. Rustvald, Nebish; Charles Green, Funkley; F. Johnson, Baudette; L. F. Parker, Blackduck; Langness Jerominus, Benville; Fred Sundby, Hamre; J. G. Gjermundboe, Cormant; Jens Walden, Battle; Au- gust Buor, Bemidji; A. M. Bagley, Bemidji; Ole J. Wotden, Saum. Adam Bromn and daughter Geor- gle of Brainerd, afe the guests of Mr. Brown’s daughter Mrs. George court Russell admits he was never fright- ened as much before, as he was when he thought of facing a trial Helmer Takes Bad Fall Yesterday afternoon David Helm- er fell from his motor cycle while turning a corner near the Union de- pot. Helmer was thrown several feet onto the pavement but escaped ser- ious injury. This is the third timc this summer Helmer has narrowly escaped serious injury by accidents on his cycle and his machine has been, in the repair shops for the past few weeks as the result of colliding with an auto. e HUNTING UICENSE? WHY MO-TM NOT Kirk. Miss Edith Ellenstein of Minne- apolis arrived in the city last even- ing and will be the guest of her aunt Mrs, Berman for some time. KEX KKK RK KKK KKK ¥ - CUPIDS COURT. * KK XK KKK KKK KKK Virnig-Rulon Yesterday afternoon at 4 o’clock in the Catholic rectory the marriage of Ferne Rulon of the town of Lib- erty to John Virnig of Bemidji was solemnized, Father Philippe officiat- ing. *|that”the board may ‘designate at a TER CENTS PER WEEK CRIPPLED COUNCIL MET LAST EVENING Only Five Memiieu Present—Joseph Bisiar Acts As Chair- Man RITCHIE SPEAKS FOR NORMAL Committee From Council To .leet_ With Local Committee And Normal Board Only five members of council were present last evening tut the usual amount of business Wwas transacted regardless of the fact that President R. F. Murphy, Vice President W. €. Klein,. C..C. Crip- pen and John Moberg were absent. On a motion made by Alderman Bailey, Joseph Bisiar acted as chair- man. The usual number of bills were read and allowed and other minor business matters discussed. A. P. Ritchie and F, S. Arnold ap- peared before the council in behalf of the Normal school committee. Stating that the Normal Board which selected Bemidji as the site for the sixth State Normal School would be in Bemidji Wednesday and that the local committee were preparing to receive them and to have. -all business matters ready so that very. little time would- be-used- in ‘com- pleting the necessary plans for the site, they asked -the co-operation of the council. Upon a suggestion made by Ritchie the Council instricted the . City Engineer to survey ‘the’ pro- posed site so that the State’ board could be shown the twenty acres: as it would be presented to them and no guess work would be necessary. The committee which co-operated ‘with the local committee were reappoint- - ed and will be present when the sur- vey is made. According to A. P.-Rit- chie the State Board may ,ask for 25 acres as the agreement called for that amount or a portion thereof the . city Hater: date. o< NS e Aspecial ‘meeting ot the. councfl * will be called Wednesday night.by the Mayor to make a deed to the state for” the=amount: of .land for Which. the State Committee may eask; this could not be done last eveningias the exact amount of land to be donated was not known. ©oa In speaking of the matter Mr. Rit- chie stated that he did mot believe that the board would ask for more fhan 20 acres, and possibly not that amount, but that the 25 acres had been asked for in case the 20 should prove an insufficient amount. The agreement also requires the city to use the adjoining land, which is known as Diamond point with the known as Diamond point for park purposes, The Committee appointed by the City together with the City En- gineer and City attorney will meet “with the local Normal School Committeee and the State Board Wednesday and final arrangements completed. s Sewer For Creamery A. G. Wedge appeared before the council for the Bemidji Creamery as- sociation as one of the local creamery directors and asked the City to make suggestions regarding securing a sewer and water for the Creamery which is located near the Soo tracks on Minnesota Avenue. At present-the water ednvenlences are secured through the Sullivan building on‘the corner of second and Minnesota avenue but the conditions prevailing would not be satisfactory for the use in wihter. \The building is’ now owned by the Soo railway company who holds a lease which is extended for a year, but which may expire at any time within thirty. days.. The company have refused to take any ac- tion installing sewerage and as a re- sult Mr. Wedge was forced to ap- peal to the city. The '~ matter was turned over to the sewer Committes who met today with the Creamery directors to make satisfactory ar- - | rangements. Rako Speaks For County Board - A. E. Rako, Chairman of. the County Commissioners addressed the council regarding the appropriation of $1500 to the city for the pur- pose of building a ‘mew bridge across the outlet. Mr. Rako stated that he had been informed that the city was not in a financial condition where it could easily afford to make an appropriation of 'a similar amount for this purpose and that if such was the.case he wished to with draw the offer and put the money in- . to use on a road near Nary. Attention was. called to the fact that 10 per cent of the liquor license . fees which formerly were left to the county for road building were now 77 (Continued on 1ast page).