Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, October 1, 1913, Page 1

VOLUME 11, NUMBER 134, BROKERS’ BOOKS ARE DOCTORED Changed Two Days Before Suzler’s Inauguration—Big Deals In Wall Street TRANSACTIONS REACH $500,000 Half Million Dollars In Speculations Changed On Books Of Firm To Appear As Loan bbb bbbt ddddd +* k3 Albany, N. Y, Oct. 1— + The books of the stock ex change firm of Harris & Ful- ler, with whom Governor Sul- zer dealt for three years, were changed two days before his inavguration so that it ap- peared instead of his account being a speculative one the firm had merely loaned the governor money, according to evidence adduced at his im- peachment trial. X ER L R L T L B e e 0 e i e e o ++++++++-’-++++++++ Albany, N. Y., Oct. 1.—The end of testimony of witnesses for the board of managers in the impeachment trial of Governor Sulzer is in sight. Another day and the last of the wit- nesses will have been heard, the managers’ attorneys said. Despite the prosecution’s statement that no testimony on new features is likely counsel for the board may be able to spring a surprise at the last minute. It is known that detectives have been working on a new angle of the case, but have not obtained the evidence they want. If they fail more testimony on the money charges will wind up the direct evidence. Accusations on which no_testimony has been offered were included in ar- ticles 4, 5 and 8. The first of these accuses the governor of “practicing deceit, fraud and using threats and menaces” and being “gullty of misde- meanors” in concealing papers and documents wanted by the Frawley in- vestigating committee. Article 5 accuses him of dissuading Frederick L. Colwell, -his- - alleged Wall street “dummy,” from testify- ing. Article 8 alleges that the gov- ernor used his office and influence eorruptly to affect the!current pricea of .securities in which he was or had been interested. Broker Takes Stand. At the opening of the morning ses- slon Melville B. Fuller of the broker- age firm of Harris & Fuller was recalled to the stand. He opened the firm’s ledger at the page bearing the account of William Sulzer. The account was opened, he said, on March 18, 1910. The first entry was the sale of 100 shares of Big Four. Another sale of 100 shares followed on May 17. Then the account was closed. The account was reopened again on June 27, 1910, according to Fuller, when the firm bought 100 shares of Big Four, at 80 and 100 shares at 82, on which the firm “loaned Mr. Sul- zer,” as the witness expressed it, $6,000. g On July 7, 1910, Big Four had drop- ped to 71, wiping out the governor’s margin. The firm then called on Mr. Sulzer to make a deposit. Attorney Kresel then followed the fluctuating course of the governor’s stock deals with the firm. The ac- count showed that Big Four kept go- ing down and in order to keep his margin good Mr. Sulzer kept desposit- ing against it, not cash, but more stocks. On Oct. 31, 1912, the market value of these securities had dropped to $53,000; interest had eaten into the margin so that Sulzer owed the firm $50,612. Calling for More Margin. Meantime Harris & Fuller had been calling for more margin. Final- ly Mr. Sulzer paid $10,000 in cash. This was on Nov. 18, 1912. Having replenished his account with the $10,000 cash Mr. Sulzer bought 100 shares more of Big Four at 52. The market kept going down and Sulzer pald $6,000 more cash margins on Decfl 16. Then it appeared on the books Har- ris & Fuller credited the governor on Dec. 30, with a loan of $40,261. “What was the purpose of this loan?” asked Kresel. “It was to keep those securities in our pgssession,” replied Fuller, “and to keep them from going about the street as collateral. My partner thought it was wise not to iiave secu- ritles going around the street in ‘William Sulzer’s name.” Kresel then handed the book to the witness and asked him to total the amount loaned by the firm to the governor up to Dec. 30, 1912. “Don’t your book include the $40,- 000 of Dec. 30 in the total of what you say you loaned the governor?” “Yes, the total including that was $180,383." The total debit and credit transac- tlons on that date, according to the books, amounted to $£585.978. Takes Charge At Hospital ‘Viggo Peterson, of Puposky, for- merly chairman of the county*board of commissioners, has accepted a poeition as business manager. of the Samaritan hospital, -CUTTING ENSILAGE The above cut shows the method used by W. G. Schroeder in cutting ensilage for this Alalfa Dairy farm. The Schroeder Buick delivery truck is used to furnish the power. The scheme is a unique one and does the FIFTEEN BECOME MEMBERS, Admitted to Athletic Club Last Eve- ning—G. G. Winter Presents Club with Rocker. APPOINT THREE TO DECORATE Fifteen applicants were admitted as members to the Bemidji Athletic club which met in the quarters last evening. Including the young men who were admitted last evening the total membership of the club is now 170. The committee appointed by the phanalia was asked to report but more time was asked as the com- mittee stated that they were now considering the purchasing of an outfit owned by a club in Duluth. More time was granted and the com- mitiee was asked to meet with the board of control tonight., A motion was made to appoint a committee of three to care for the decorating of ‘the club fooms. Jack Herbert was-appointid as chafrman of the committee and James Malone and Maurice Ryan as members. Pennants, pillows and furniture of any description will be gladly ac- cepted from any person wishing to make a donation to the club. G. G. Winter, a loyal supporter of the Bemidji club has presented the club with a handsome leather rocking chair for use in the club rooms. A motion to send Mr. Win- ter a vote of thanks was unanimous and he has been credited as taking the first step to equip the new athle- tic quarters in a home like manner. During the next week Mrs. Har- ley A. Hanson will paint a large picture in water colors for the club which will be framed and placed in the club rooms. Mrs. Hanson is now studing art in Minneapolis and has painted many pictures which are considered excellent. BEMIDJI SKINS NORTH DAKOTA W. P. Barwise Says It Takes Too Much Capital To Farm There W. P. Barwise has just returned from Warwick, North Dakota, where he has ben farming for the past few years. Mr. Barwise is not en- thusiastic over North Dakota farm- ing and has not had good crops there on account of the dry seasons. He also said it takes more capital io farm there on account of the ma- chinery and horses that have to be used in the grain fields while in Bel- trami county there are more vege- table farms. Mr. Barwise will spend the winter here and-will make arrangements to sell out his North Dakota property in the near future and return to this part of the state. F. And A. M. Meeting There. will be a regular meeting of F. and A. M. this evening. Work in first degree. SCOOF THE CUB REPORTER club for purchasing athletic para-:team from Brainerd will WITH AUTO POWER work to perfection. The picture was taken several days ago when . Mr. Schroeder was filling his silo. A threshing machine seperator could be operated by the power of ma- chine is capable of furnishing. BRAINERD NEXT VICTINS Foot Ball Team Of That City To Tackle Bemidji Pigskin Chasers Week From Sunday MEAN CHAMPIONSHIP MAY Bemidji’s Athletic club football eleven will be given an opportunity athletic | of participating in a gridiron battle a week from Sunday which may re- sult in either the winning or the losing of the championship of nor- thern Minnesota, when the husky be brough here. By last Sunday’s tie with Grand Rapids on foreign grounds the Be- midji athletics proved that they are at least on a even footing with the Itasca county boys, and the situa- tion seems to point toward a victory for Bemidji when the teams meet here in a few weeks for the return contest. " Brainérd is_considered oné of the best football towns in the state, and from its high school ranks have come some of the college stars of the state. Its city team is comprised of players who have made a name on the gridiron, and are confident of landing the championship in ‘their class this year. With vicitories over Brainerd and Grand Rapids the Bemidji eleven will have an excellent opportunity of landing the flag. Brainerd was scheduled to play here next Sunday but for several reasons requested Manager Jacobson to postpone the contest until a week from Sunday. Grand Rapids will follow the Sunday following. STATE WILL SELL TIMBER Will Dispose Of 60,000,000 Feet At Auction The State of Minnesota will offer for sale at public auction October 28, 60,000,000 feet of timber on state lands in Northern Minnesota. This was decided on at a meeting of the State Timber board in the office of Governor Eberhart Monday morn- ing. The sale will be held at the Capitol. Z. Fiye state timber cruisers report- ed on the condition of the timber to be sold. The tracts contain no vir- gin timber, most of them being on isolated sections or on land which has, been partly burned over. The appraisements made by the crusiers show the timber is worth from $6 to $12 1,000 feet. - Commission Loses In The Mill City Minneapolis, Oct. - 1.—Unofficial returns from 90 out of 115 precinects give over 8,000 votes fox, and nearly 10,000 votes against the ‘mew city charter which would provide the commission form of government. ‘The electdon was preceded by a bitter campaign. MINNESOTA, The state tax rate “for 1914 for general purposes Wil be 3.80 mills, according to the ' announcement made by State Auditor Iverson last night. This includes a_ state-wide tax of one mill for'good roads and 2.80 mills for state revenue pur- poses. The increase over the rate for this year is 1.45 mills. In ‘addition to this amount the property owners @us't pay the state 2.23 mills for schovls, making a to- tal of 6.03 mills for state purposes. From this ameunt; the ecity receives one mill for its own schools, in ad- dition to a share ;of -the. general school fund. } The rate annouficed is .17 mills] lower than was antlcipated by the board of tax levy.' Two weeks ago the rate for the state revenue and .good roads was esflmuted at 3.97 mills, It is the largest fxt\ctense in sever- al years.. State Auditor Iverson said that there were ! many reasons, principally the new Dunn law, which levied a state wide tax of one mill for good roads. WILL PLAY ~FOSSTON ELEVEN High School Team@Preparing For High school football team will [Journey to Fnsston)"here they will meet the High schbol team of that city. This will b& the first- game for the Bemidji gridiron warriors. Several changes haye been made in the lineup of the iteam and the eleven is consider “exceptionally strong. i e Last Saturday affernocon the Fos- ston eleven clashed: with the Thief River Falls team River -Falls-and. - defe by a fscore’of 23 to"0.. The Bemhifi boys | believe that their opening game will be the hardest fought of any to be played and are preparing for a stubborn battle. Crokston’s High school team was considered the strongest of the op- Ponents in former .years but from re- ports the team from that city is much weaker this year. Last Sat- urday the team of that city was de- feated by the Fargo team by a score of .63 to 0. If the locals clash with Crookston this year it will probably be the last game of the season. MANY ATTENDED MEETING Farmers Pack School House Where Bemidji Instructors Speak Farmers packed the school house in district 61 last evening where a program was given and speeches made by members of the Bemidji High school faculty. E. A. Barker accompanied by Mrs. Barker, Miss Hoover, Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Gile drove out in the Barker car and Clyde M. Bacon accompanied by his wife and Miss Newton, Superinten- dent Dyer and A. D. Bailey drove out in the Bacon, car. Interesting talks were given by the Bemidji people and a short musical grogram was given. Miss Newton, instructor of music in the local schools sang sev- eral selections and many pieces were played on a victorola taken out by the Bemidji party. Denly Accompanies Prisoners George Denly, deputy sherriff left this morning for St. Cloud with Wal- ter L. Barth, who was. sentenced to an inderterminate term in the state reformatory at that city. This is the second trip to St. Cloud Mr. Denly has taken in ‘the past two days as he accompanied Tom ‘Mashik to the same city. The two men were found guilty of being implicated im. the Baker Jewelry store robbery. Day Will Be Observed From Sun *Set This Evening to - Sun Set Thursday Niglit TO OBSERVE ATOHEMENT HERE Small ll'qmber of Iem in - Bemidji Cause Holy Season to Be Light- ly Considered. Jews throughout the world are again preparing to observe the holy season, which begins with = Rosn Hashanah, or New Year’s day this evening, and ends with Shemini Atzereth—the Feast of Conclusion on Thursday evening, Oct. 23, Because . of the -small number of Jewsin' Bemidji and there being no synogogue here the holy season ‘will not be as strictly followed as in most places. Bemidjl Jews, will however, ‘observe the Day of Atone- nient and they will fast and atone for their sins committed during the previous: year. In the Jewish tradition, Rosh Hashanah marks the anniversary of the creation of the world, supposed to have taken place 5,674 years ago. The 'present Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the year 5,675. Rosh Hashanah means not only a change of date, but it stands as one of the holiest days in the Jewish calendar. It is a day set apart for introspection and- self-examination. The Rosh Hashanah derives its significance from the fact that it is but the introduction to the Day of Atonement, which follows ten days later, falling this year on Oect. 11. Before one can realize the need of atonement, it is necessary that he become conscious ‘of his shortcom- ings, so on Rosh Hashanah the Jew wejghs himself in the balance and “finds. himself wanting.” En- hoed Wite Away From Home In May ) '‘NAMES SEVERAL DEFENDANTS Perry w. Rathbun - of - this city has brought an action in Duluth against relatives and friends of his wife, charging them-with en- ‘{ticing her away from his home and attempting to alienate tions. The defendants named in the paN- tlon are Edward S.-Shook and Thelia Shook, his "wife, ~or . Northome; Percy R. Scribner and Florence Scribner, his wife, of Northome; Charles S. Carter and Nellie Carter, his wife, of Hines, and Mae Shook of Duluth. The plaintiff asks dam- ages of $25,000. The petition states that the plain- tiff and his wife were married June 3,.1912, at Hines, and that he sup- vorted her and’ treated her as a hus- band should all the time he lived with her. On May 1, 1913, the peti- tion says, the defendants malici- ously enticed the wife away and have kept her away from her hus- band ever since. e She has become. the mather of a child since leaving him, and that defendants refuse to allow him to see elther his wife or child. Rath- bun and his wife, according to the petition, were residing here when the separatipn- took place. Mrs. Rathbun is well known in Bemidji and her many friends will watch the case with interest. FAMOUS SINGERS COMING Colored Artists To Appear In Be- midji Next Wednesday Under Auspices Of Presbyterlane her affec- The essential ceremony of the se |WM ‘HERE SIX Yms AGO vites in" the synagogues~—on=] Hashanah i3 the blowing of the trumpets, in accordance with the in- junctions in Leviticus xxii., 24 which reads: “In_ the seventh month, on the first day of the month shall ye have a Sabbath, a memorial of the blowing of the trumpet, and holy convocation.” The Feast. of Tabernacles, or Thanksgiving, will be observed this year by the Orthodox Jews om Oct. 16 and 17 and by the reformed Jews on Oct. 23. This ends the holy sea- son for the Jew, there being no special observance until Passover, which falls on April 11 of .next year. JUVENILE BAND MEETS TONIGHT Youfi.g Men Who Wish To Become Musicians Invited To Attend ‘Alden Remfrey, director of the Bemidji band will call a meeting of young men of the city tonight at the Bemidji Athletic club quarters at 7:30 for the purpose of organizing 2 Jjuvenile band. Definite dates for regular practice will be set this evening and each one allowed to pick the instrument he wishes to play. Mr. Remfrey believes. that if regular practices are held the new organiza- tion will be prepared to give an en- tertainment esrly in the spring. Fair A Success” According to reports received from Bagley, Minnesota, the Clear- water county fair which was held in that city on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of last week was the biggest and best of any ever held in that county. The attendance exceed- ed the total of former years and the exhibits were larger in number and celled in grade any of those ever brought to a fair in. Clearwater county. Friday was dedicated farm- ers’ day and races and games of every description were scheduled to make the day feature of the fair. Theres One More “Palr" Commg To You, Scoop For the flr'st time in six years the Williams world famous colored signers will appear in Bemidji at the City Hall next Wednesday ‘evening. The Williams singers comprise eight artists of rare ability and are consid- ered entertainers of the first class. They will appear in Bemidji under the auspices of the Presbyterian church. They are endorsed by such as Willam J. Bryan; S. Parless Cad- man, of Brooklyn antl Dr. Gordon of Winnipeg, as the greatest jubilee singers in America. The company consists of four women and four men. Four are chil- dren of ministers, every one has a college education, and each one is considered an artist, clever and cul- tured. ‘Willlams and his company has just returned from a two years tour of Europe, where they sang 130 en- gagements in London. ‘The appearance of the Williams singers will give music enthusi- asts of the city an opportunity to be present at an entertainment class- ed among the best. FOOTBALL PRACTICE TONIGHT Athletic Club Eleven To Work Out At Library ‘Both regulars and candidates for Athletic club foot ball eleven are re- quested to be at the Library this evening at 7 o'clock' sharp, when practice will be held. Nymore To Have Movies Early next week Nymore theatre goers will have a moving picture show in their own village when Mr. ‘Wilcox of Poposky opens a theatre a the William Doughtrey building next to the Nymore Independent office. The building has been wired and is now ready for use. A definite open- ing date has not been set as yet. By uHOPu e .| whereby Edward LaFluer _|the Red Lake reservation NORMAL SCfl00LSlTE ' Attorney Gcnml And Commission Approve Of Documents And They Are Filed With State Auditor RITCHIE AJID ARNOLD RETU“ Final Report Filed Denputme Be- midji As-Site For Minnesota’s Sixth Normal School Only the appropriation of the state legislature for the building of Minnesota’s sixth normal school at Bemidji, now stands in the way of that institution being .built here, the deeds giving over the land sel- ected by the commission for the site of the school having ‘been approved and turned over to the state auditor yesterday. Frank Arnold, A. P. Ritchie and George Stein returned from St. Paul this morning' where they completed the final business relative to the filing of the documents yesterday. Attorney General Smith and the normal school commission, which 'was selected by the governor, follow- ing the act of the legislature call- ing for the selection of a site for a sixth normal school, approved of the deeds yesterday, and they were filed with the auditor. The final 'report of the commission designating Be- midji as the proper location of the school was filed in the office of the secretary of state, | Nothing further will be dohe in the normal school matter until the legislature meets in 1915 when the appropriation for the school. il be made, following which ‘action the first dirt will be moved as' seon as the necessary preliminary arrange- ments are complete. EIGHT TRANSFERS TUESDAY Transactions mule Fw#,mtnmi,“ i County tands. Eight real estate transfers were made yesterday in the office of the register of deeds of Beltrami coun- ty. M. N. Koll of Cass Lake sold his property in blocks three ‘and four at Blackduck to Charles Nolan for, a consideration of $200: Margaret Anderson sold her land in southwest quarter of the north- east quarter of section 12 to C. 0. ‘Moon for $610. A transaction was also made became the owner of lots 36 and 36 -in block three in North Park addition which were formerly owned by R.* H. Shumaker. The consideration for the deal was $100. Lots five and six in Second addi- tion were sold by Ruth L. Williams to Jane L. Mucy for $1,000. John Goodman purchased the one- half interest in the west half of the south west quarter of section 13 and south half of the southeast quarter of section 14, from Clara Nelson for a consideration of $500. Rowland Gilmore sold to E. 1. McDonald lot eight in block four in Pine Beach Park for $150. The Pine Beach Townsite com- pany sold to Samuel D. Works lot nine block four in Pine Beach Park for $100. The same company sold to E. E. McDonald, lots nine and ten in block four for $300. MORRISON VISITS BEMIDJI Official Interpreter And Wife Leave For Thief River And Detroit John Morrison, accompanied by his wife, spent yesterday in Bem- idji, coming from his home at Red Lake in the morning. They left in the afternoon for Thief River Falls, from where they ‘will go to Detroit, at which place Mr. Morrison has business to trans- act. Mr. Morrison is perhaps the best informed man in Minnesota as to Indians and is their official interpreter. |ENGLAND APPOINTED MANAGER To Cover Four Counties For Two Insurance Compaines _ Call England has been appointed district. manager by the Union Cen- tral Life Insurance company of Cin- cinnati and the Aetna Insurance Company of Hartfort, Connecticut. Mr. England’s territory will include four countles, Beltrami, Koochi- ching, Cass and Itasca. Mr. Eng- la.nd left - today for a tour of these he will establish