Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, August 13, 1913, Page 1

THE B Historlal Soclety JHNS" & MIDJI VOLUME 11, NUMBER 93. UR FARMERS WANT MORE GOOD ROADS Pioneer Recieves Communication From Farmer Residing Near Nary, Minn REPORTS EXCELLENT CROPS Wants Business Men To Help Im- prove Road To City—Suggests Another Tag Day E. C. Oftedahl of Nary has pre- sented the following communication to the Pioneer for publication in behalf of the Farmers residing in the vicinity of Rosby and Nary. Mr. Of- tedahl believes that the farmers in that vicinity have the finest crops in Northern Minnesota but have no good roads to transport them to market. The suggestions offered by Mr. Oftedahl appear to be in good faith and undoubtedly would help develope that section of Beltrami county. A. E. Rako, chairman of the Coun- ty Commissioners spoke of the poor roads in that vicinity before the City Council Monday evening and with the aid of the farmers some action will probably be taken to make the necessary repairs on this road dur- ing the next month. To the people of Bemidji and es- pecially the business men. “I think it no more than a fair thing that we have a little talk on roads. I read in the Bemidji papers of all the efforts that are being made to develope Northern Minne- sota and I must say we are all pleas- ed to hear it. But I think a little more atention should be given your neighbors to the south of Bemidji. Around Nary and Rosby is some of the best farming country in the North West. There is where you will find the cows, here is where you will find the grain and corn that can't be beat any where in Minneso- ta. Here is where you find farmers putting in Potatoes in 40 acre lots and harvesting them by tbe thounands of bushels™ s =75 “The people who are making these improvements are people who have to make their living off the farmer most of these are using Bemidji as their market place. “We all feel that we have an in- terest in the rapid growth of this pretty town as some of us have been here since Bemidji was only a vil- lage of a few old tar paper shacks, and we have been hauling our pro- ducts to your town on trails and hilly roads till it is time now for a change. We irvite you one and all to take a trip down here and see our tine crops. Don't be afraid to take along visitors as we have something to show, but here is the crop and no road to market. What are you going to do about it “A short time ago ‘the business people of Bemidji wanted a road around the lake so they could take pleasure rides, so they had what they called a tag day and engaged ladies to sell little red tags. Farmers trom these points were in town and out of their small means gave freely to this road which is only for the business men in their cars and of no benefit to us. Now I wonder what the people of Bemidji are willing to do to help us in to their town. The way the road is now 25 bushels of potatoes is a load for a common team when with a fair good road 50 bush- els could be hauled. Charles Nangle of your city drove over the road and can tell you how he liked it. A. G. Wedge of the First National Bank made this country a visit August 3rd and had a talk with some of the farmers on this subject and can tell you what we need. “We helped the Bemidji people in their efforts to make a road around the lake for their pleasure. Will the Bemidji people help us to get a road to their city so we can market our products? If a good road is built from or on the Beltrami county line to Bemidji from Rosby it will give (Continued on last page). and: 80 (4« bers.are urged to attend. City VEN ARE DROWNED Superfor Wisconsin Aug. 13— ‘When passing a large tug the waves 80 rocked their launch in which they were riding that fourteen: mem- bers of a party on the lake outing were hurled from the top of the boat into Superior bay this morning. Only seven are known to have been res- cued. TEMPLARS IN PARADE Forty-Five - Thousand Form In- Line At Opening - Of Triennial Con- clave In Denver ARE DIVIDED INTO 14 DIVISIONS Denver, Aug. 13.—With the grand parade of 45,000 Knights Templar the thirty-second triennial conclave form- ally opened in Denver. The parade was divided into four- teen divisions, with from 1,500 to 2,000 in each. Escorting the Knights Temp- lar was Sir Alexander Nisbet, direc- tor of police, with his two assistants, followed by the mounted police and police aides. Most Eminent Sir William Brom- well Melish, grand master of the grand encampment, Knights Templar of the United States of America, rode in the first carriage. Behind the carriages came the com- manderies of the various states om foot arranged in thirteen divisions. In the afternoon Governor Elias E. Ammons of Colorado addressed the Knights Templar in welcome at El Jebel temple in behalf of the state, and Mayor John M. Perkins in be- half of the city. Most Eminent Sir William Bromwell Melish, grand mas- ter of the encampment, responded for the templars. Later the grand encampment con- vened in secret session, at which only Knights Templar who have attained the exalted position of past grand commander were eligible. HHEKHHE KKK KKK KKK * ATHLETIC CLUB MEETING ¥ * Important meeting of Bem- % % idji Athletic Club Thursday * evening at 8 o'clock. All Mem- 4( Hall. ="""C. 0. JOHNSON «k Secretary HE KKK KKK KKK KK KK * x x * * * ROBBER GETS $8 Partner To Walk Six Miles Forces Walking six miles with a 38 cali- bre rifle shoved against his back to remind him that he should keep his hands in the air, over a path leading through a thick swamp was the ex- perience of an employe of Jacob Kohler last Monday when his tote partner decided to “Frisk” the crew employed on a dredge near Kelliher, According to Mr. Kohler, proprie- tor of the dredge it is necessary to tote the supplies of the camp a dis- tance of six miles on foot where teams are unable to pass. Kelly and his partner were engaged in toting last Monday when on reaching the shack where the supplies were kept Kelly appeared with a rifle and or- dered his partner to put his hands up. The man immediately obeyed and was marched through the thick woods with out a rest. “If you stumble or fall you will never get up” was one of the re- marks that helped the victim reach his destination in a normal condition. Upon reaching the camp where the crew were employed Kelly placed his man between himself and the crew ordered each man to drop his valuables at the man’s feet. Cook, Foreman and Flunkey were treated alike and Kelly collected eight dol- lars. As his wages amounted to six dol- lars Kelly was only two dollars ahead but it appeared to be enough as no trace has been found athough every police officer throughout the North country are watching for him. Kelly has been in Bemidji police court twice during the past year but sentence was suspended on both oc- casions. BEMIDJI MINNESOTA, WEDNESDAY, EVENING AUGUST 13, 1913 NEWS PLEASING ~T0 WASHINGTON Message . Says Simtion Is Quict In Mexico City—Better Feeling Exists T0 MOVE MISUNDERSTANDINGS President’s Peace Policy To Be An- nounced At Later Date ‘Washingten, Aug. 13.—Charge O’Shaughnessy cabled the state de- partment that the situation in Mexico City is peaceful and guiet. His mes- sage was gratifying to administration cfficials who desire that all misunder- standings the Mexican government has had as to the intentions of the United States shall be cleared up be- fore any further steps are taken in the peace policy of President Wilson. The presentation of a note represent- ing the views of President Wilson is expected soon, but the various steps in the American government’s pro- gram will be carried out gradually. The first note will be transmitted in duplicate to all foreign govern- ments represented here and will de- clare for the first time in formal terms the attitude of the administra- tion toward Mexico. Administration officials who are hoping that Eurcpean countries will lend their moral support to the ef- forts to adjust the Mexican situation peacefully were favorably impressed with the statement of the British gov- ernment that the recognition of Huerta had been only a ‘“recognition of a provisional president, pending an election” and was done on the theory that “it was likely to assist in the restoration of order. PROGRESS IS BEING MADE American Charge to Meet Mexican Foreign Minister. Washington, Aug. 13.—Detfinite prog- ress is being made in Mexico City in the furtherance of the administration plan to secure peace in Mexico. That much was admitted at the state de- partment. How far Envoy Lind has progreised Is “only-known to- himself, President ‘Wilson and Secretary of State Bryan. Lind 18 in communication with Wash- ington by wire and is keeping his su- periors informed. But until something material has been accomplished the public will not be advised. The tension in Mexico is reported as greatly lessened. There is no longer open fear that Lind is in dan- ger. The friendly attitude assumed by Frederico Gamboa, new minister of foreign relations, has helped very much. He will shortly receive a visit from Charge d’Affaires O’Shaughnessy. The latter proposed to inform him of some of the views of Envoy Lind. And the attempt was to be made to pave the way for the introduction of the American plan to bring about peacé. Such a move might precipl- tate a crisis, which is the one thing that this government desires to avoid. O’Shaughnessy will acquaint Gam- boa with the fact that this govern- ment is extremely desirous of seeing Mexican affairs restored to a stable basis. He will point out our abso- lute disinterestedness in the prem- ises. And he will also explain to the foreign minister just the status of Envoy Lind. It will be made clear that Lind’s position is that of adviser to the embassy and that he will not mzke any attempt to dictate anything. The best status that can be hoped for as the result of the conference between O’Shaughnessy and Gamboa I8 the establishment of friendly rela- tions. It will open the way for gener- al negotiations later. And it will also make it possible for Lind and Gamboa and even Huerta himself to meet later on for a per: talk. BOARD ABATES NORMAL TAX Mayor William McCuaig Appears In Behalf Of Property Mayor Willlam McCuaig appeared before the County Board of Equaliza- tion Tuesday and made a request that the taxes on the new normal school site be abated. After proper consideration the board agreed to abate the taxes which amount to $650. PAID FOR Emery Explains Why House' Em- ployes Got Cash—Mulhall’s Work Defined — Washington, Aug. 13.—James A. Emery, chief representative of the National Association of Manufactur- ers here, defined to the senate lobby committee . the duties. of Martin M. Mulhall, who clainied to be that asso- clation’s lobbyist. - - “Mulhall kept .me supplied with copies of bills and public documents in relation to the work here and got information of the status of the leg- islation in which'we were interested. In this work he gthered informaton and learned the views of members of congress. He mdde inquiries about hearings and requested an oppor- tunity for me to appear,” said Emery. Emery denied flatly that Henry Neal and Harry ‘Parker, negro em- ployes at the Capitol, were in the pay of the manufacturérs. Mulhall swore that for almost a4’ year Emery gave him each monthia $100 check, of which $50 was to go to I. H. Me- Michael, one time. chief page of the house, and $50 went to Parker and Neal. Emery de‘\led he ever drew such a check. 4 $50 for Neal and Parker. Emery testified; however, that he did draw a check:for $50, sent it to Mulhall, and told him to divide it be- tween Neal and Parker, “merely to pay for the many courtesies they per- formed for our members.” “Did you ever imake any payments to Mulhall for. McMichael?” asked At- torney McCarter tor the manufactur- ers. i “Yes,” saidithe witness. “It never exceeded $20 a mjonth and it termi- nated when I left for Europe in 1910.” Martin M. Mulhall continued his ac- count of his relations with congress- men in his work for the National As- sociation of Manufacturers before the house lobby commjittee. In a letter to Secretary Schwedt- man in 1906 Mulhall reported Repre- sentative Burke 9f Pennsylvania as pledged to vote for the anti-pilotage bill which the manufacturers were pressing in the house. Mulhall tes- tified he had known Burke for many years and that his support of the bill was not the result of any un- due influence. TO STAGE HOME - TALENT]" Local Cast To Present “A Summer Romance” A home talent play entitled, “A Summer Romance” will be staged in the near future for the benefit of St. Philip’s Catholic Church. Fol- lowing is the cast of characters: Billy Thompson . Wilbur Lycan Jack Lloyd . Daniel McCann Pete ... ..Alfred Neuman Shorty ° .Richard Fenton Vivian Hale Maude McCann Ethel Tolliver .Servia McKusick Mrs. Courtney .J. A. Younggren Boys—Messrs. Bushnell, Herbert, Malloy, McCullough, Moore and Rus- sell. Girls—Misses Dora Barrette, Vera Backus, Marie Burke, Olive Miller, Moore, and Mytrle Neuman. Scene: Lawn in front of Mrs Court- ney’s summer home. Place—Pleasant Point. Time—Present. Planist~—Miss Gertrude Malune FOSSTON DEFEATS BAGI.EY Played Off Tie Game Of 2 To 2 Final Score 1 To 0. Last Sunday afternoon the Bagley and Fosston baseball teams played a game at Bagley to decide the game which resulted in a tie a week pre- vious on the Fosston Diamond. The result of last Sunday’s game was 1 to 0 in favor of Fosston. The latter team scored on an overthrow but the two games played proved the hardest fought of- any played by either team this season. Bank Statement Out The First National Bank of this city are issuing a statement in to- day’s paper which is the largest in the history of this institution. Their deposits run over three hun- dred- thousand dollars and their to- tal resources and llhilltles are $665,- 999.15. GOVERNOR SULZER IMPEACHED All Night Session. Results In 79 To 45 Vote Albany ‘N. Y. August 13:—Gov- ernor William Sulzer of the state of New York was impeached at 5:16 this morning by a Democratic maj- ority in the lower house of the New York legislature by a vote of 79 to 45. This order came as a result of an all night session and after the Governor’s. wife had made an ele- venth hour effort to save him at the risk of her own reputation by confessing that she alone was re- sonsible for Sulzer’s stock specula- tions. Albany, N. Y, Aug. 13.—That Gov- ernor William Sulzer will be subjected to the ordeal of an impeachnient trial as a result of a session of the assem- bly was the confident prediction of the governor’s opponents. In spite of the fact that on the Levy resolution calling for the $imediate impeachment of the governor for “will- ful and corrupt conduct in office and for high crimes and misdemeanors” the Republicans voted almost solidly against immediate consideration, Mi- nority Leader Hinman and several others of that party made it plain this did not indicate their hostility to the general proposition. Telegrams were sent to each of the twenty Democratic absentees urging attendance .and the Republican ab- senteas were served with like notices. The first vote indicated that only eleven of the fifty absentees are need- ed to make up the seventy-six votes necessary to the carrying out of the impeachment program. Rezolution Accuses Sulzer. The rezolution under consideratiolty -based -upon- the-report-of the Frawley legislative committee, sustains the contention in that report that Gov- ernor Sulzer has been guilty of a fraudulent report to the secretary of state of contributions received by him In the gubernatorial campaign; that he converted to his private use cam- paign contributions; that he engaged in stock speculations at the time when he was governor and pressing legisla- tion hostile to the New York ex- change; that he induced witnesses to refuse to testify before the Frawley committee and used his office to re- ward those who favored his policies and punished those who opposed them. The senate will mark time until the asgembly has an opportunity to formu- late its program. Democratic assemblymen who voted for the adoption of the Frawley re. port were summoned to the executive chamber by Governor Sulzer. The governor’s purpose, it was supposed, was to gain their support. Of five who responded to the invitation four were told .that the governor had changed his mind and did not want to see them. STATE BARBERS BOARD HERE Bemidji Barbers Living Up To The % Law ; E. A. Sable, President, G. H. Beck- er, Secretary and William Hamblin, Treasurer composing the Minnesota State Examining Board of Barbers spent the last two days in Bemidji looking over the conditions that ex- st in Bemidji in regard to licensed barbers. The Board appeared to be thoroughly satisfied as only one vio- lation of the law was reported. The board left last night for Staples where they will hold exam- inations during the next few days. One local barber was - fined five dollars for operating without a li- cense. The case was not a serious of- fense as the man employed was one of the best tonsorial artists in the city and was holding a temporary. SCOO THE CUB REPORTER Scoop Felt Like A Lamb On Wall Street By hHOP” OF STAYING M [ THAT Hove ! FORNORM Members of Commission TEN CERTS PER WEEK BIGSMOKER TONIGHT ALBOARDS and State Normal Board Arrive Here This Morning To Fix Site _For Sixth Normal School GIVEN RIDE AROUND LAKE AND TO THE DAM Inspect Site SATISFIED WITH CHOICE Ell Torrance, president of the state normal school board, C. A. Bal- lard altiny president of the Moor- head Normal school, Doctor W. A. Shumaker president of the St. Cloud normal school, C. G. Schulz state su- perintendent of education, W. W. Brown of St. James, member of the state normal school commission J. C. -With County ~ Commissioners And Make Final Acceptance--Title To Be Approved By Attorney General MADE BY COMMISSION circling from Doud avenue and 14th street to within two hundred feet of Grand Forks Bay. The tract will comprise from twenty to twenty five acres. The deeds and necessary pa- pers were properly executed and the transfer to the state will be duly effected as soon as the attorney gen- eral approves the title, Walter W. Brown Member of the State Normal School Commission Mr. Brown has. been county superintendent of slhools and tearher for eighteen years giving up ‘the work to enter the legislature last winter.. As chairman of the normal school committee he ' cham- pioned the “General Bill” now a law, on the floor of the house. He has al- ways been interested in the boys and girls of the state, which was the cause of his keen interest in the es- tablishment of another normal school in order that the children of Northern Minnesota might have better teachers. He is at present en- gaged in the manufacture of school supplies, Wise Jr. of Mankato, C. L. Atwood.of St. Cloud and C. G. Dosland of Moor- head ‘comprise the body of men who are in this city today for the pur- pose of definitely fixing the Sixth Normal school site, and who will be guests of the commercial club at a smoker in the club rooms - this evening. Expressions from some of the par- ty indicates that the selection of Be- midji for the sixth normal school meets with general approval through out the entire state. “The Commission selected wisely in choosing Bemidji,” said Mr. Torance,” and I believe Bemidji and its surroundings will give to the The members of the two boards state one of its best schools. The Member of Normal Commission Mr. Wilson is an attorney of Mankato and was one of the men chosen by Governor Eberhart to act on the normal commission. He is considered a capable attorney and it was in a measure through his far sightedness and convincing = argu- ments that Bemidji was chosen. r The other two members of the board are Chairman C. G. Schulz State superintendent of education and Ole Sageng state Senator. James M. Fergusen Member of Normal Commission Mr. 'Ferg\lseu is one of 'tha “Big Men” of Duluth and is well known throughout the state. He !n in the coal business-in that city an_d proved himself exceedingly popular as a member, of the body which located the sixth normal school at Bemidji. He was unable to be here today. arrived here from Duluth on the rarly morning train and were taken by auto to the courthouse where they were joined by the county board of commissioners. The site chosen begins at “Four: teenth street from Doud avenue to *|the Iake front and follows the lake shore to the Kelsey residence from s wWhich point it runs north to'a line students of your school will enjoy re- turning to their alma -mater with such beautiful’ surroundlng' as your city affords.” “The . State -is. generally. satisfied and I am sure that the peuvle of Moorhead are’ with the selection the commission - h_al ‘made ‘for the sixth normal school,” “said Mr. Dosland (Continueda on 1ast page),