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

VOLUME 11, NO. 157. SULZER MAKES LETTER PUBLIC Convicted Briber Knew Of Impeach- ment Plans And Had Offered To Make Confession WANTED T0 EXPOSE “BOSS RULE” State Senator Stillwell Would Tell Of Inner Workings On Condition He Be Pardoned New York, Oct. 29.—Stephen J. Still- well, former state senator from New York city, convicted of bribery charges, now serving a sentence, ap- pealed last August to Willlam Sulzer, then governor, for a pardon and of- fered in return to expose the inner workings of “boss rule” in New York “whereby representatives in the leg- islature are placed between the al- ternative of political destruction by fallure to obey the boss or the viola- tion of their obligations to the peo- ple.” Stillwell's offer to tell what he knew, long rumored but never before definitely established, is contained in a letter made public by Sulzer. Sulzer is now in the thick of a fight against Tammany Hall in a campaign for election to the assembly on the Progressive ticket. In the letter Stiliwell asserted he had been told in advance that Sulzer was to have been impeached. The offer to turn informer against Tammany was made by Stillwell on Aug. 16, three days after Sulzer had heen impeached but weeks prior to his removal. In the letter to Gov- ernor Sulzer, : Stillwell asserted that he had been told in advance that Sul- Zer was to be impeached. In reply Sulzer sent Stillwell word that if he would make a confession along the line of his promise he (Sulzer) had no doubt the people would urge execu- tive clemency in his behalf. “Some fime in June,” Sulzer's ex- planatory statement goes onm, “a well known citizen who knew Stillwell vis- ited him in the Tombs and Stillwell told this man that he had it direct from ‘the chief’ that Governor Sulzer was to be removed from office before July 10, and that just as soon as Gov- ernor Sulzer was out and Glynn was in the latter would pardon him, for Stillwell to hold his tongue and every- thing would be all right. The name of this citizen will be given if re- quired.” John A. Hennessy, Sulzer's former graft investigator, who 18 now lead- ing a bitter campalgn against Tam- many, has announced that he will make public a conversation he had with Stillwell in Sing Sing. This conversation Hennessy said, was taken down in shorthand with the ald of a telephonic device in Stillwell’s ceH. DEATH TOLL IS NOW EIGHT At Least One Other Injured in Mil- waukee Fire WIII Die. Milwaukee, Oct. 29.—The name of Lieutenant Charles Newton has been added to the list of Goodyear fire vic- tims and the death toll of the disaster increased to eight. Newton died at the Emergency hos- pital whither he was taken after be- ing rescued from the ruins where he lay conscious, but pinned down, the icy water pouring over him for more than three hours. His death was due to a fracture of the skull Physicians at the hospital expected the death list to be increased by at least one more name within twelve hours. Pipeman August Pagel, they sald, was critically injured. MISSES ICEBERG BY ONLY FEW YARDS Steamer Teutonlc Narrowly Es- capes Fate of Titanic. New York, Oct. 29.—Cable advices report the narrow escape by the steamer Teutonic from possible disas- ter in a collision at sea with a giant iceberg Oct. 21, three days out from Quebec bound for Liverpool. Fog enveloped the Teutonic and it wag proceeding slowly. About 3:30 p. m. the officer at the forecastle head reported ice ahead. Captain James signaled the engines astern and threw his helm hard tosport. The Teutonic answered its helm per- fectly, just as an enormous berg missed the ice mountain only by -a few yards. The Teutonic has arrived at Liver-' pool. Her 400 passengers drew up .and signed a testimonial to the skill- fulness of Captain James in averting 8. calamity like that of the Titanic. oo oo ole ol ode ok ol oo b o ok o oh o ok ok WEALTHY COPPER MINE OWNER MISSING. New York, Oct. 29.—Friends of William H. Worthington, copper mine owner from Douglas, Ariz, & man of large wealth, have asked the police to help trace his whereabouts, The last seen of him, it is said, was on the night of Oct. 22, when he took a taxicab on Broadway, supposedly to return to his hotel. AT T LA K L R R X ] B i e o i A i o AL E XA LA L L2 L _— MISS MABEL BOARDMAN. —_————— 8eeks to Complete Fund for Me- -morlal to Women of Civil.War. Philanthropists. the American National Red Cross. An dowment fund. forts to complete the memorial fund through a subscription of $100,000 by James A. Scrymser of that city, him- self a Civil war veteran. Congress already has authorized an appropria- tlon of $400,000, consequent on the Red Cross making up the remainder of the $700,000 necessary for the structure. The endowment fund, it was de- clared, also is growing and now to- tals $822,000. INDIAN BEFORE CROWELL Intoxicated Redskin Fined $3 For Im- bibing of Forbidden Drink- —Refuses to “Squeal.” CROOK PLEADS NOT . GUILTY John Taylor, an Indlan, was brought before Judge Crowell this morning in municipal court on a charge of intoxication and was fined three dollars. Taylor succeeded in rustling up the fine and was re- leased. Efforts of Judge Crowell and Sergeant Bursley to find out from the defendant where he had obtained the liquor were futile further than no trace of the latter could be found. and was a member of the Bemidji baseball team last spring. case was postponed until four o’clock this afternoon and an effort will be made to look up his past record. Lo- wanted in some other city although Polk county, at Crookston. to Put Lorimer Over.’ ate was admissible. Funk made the affidavit in connec cost_$100,000 to put Lorimer over.” Ly SCOOP Ferorter MAY APPEAL TO THE PUBLIC Red Cross Head. First Asks Ald of Washington, Oct. 29.—Personal ap- peals to philanthropists to complete the fund of $300,000 necessary for the proposed memnorial building to the women of the Civil war were made by Miss Mabel Boardman, active head of appeal to public generosity may be made when the organization starts in earnest to complete its $2,000,000 en+ Miss Boardman, just returned fmm New York, was encouraged in her ef- siied -tomarrow. - he had obtained it from another In- dian. Taylor had been staying at the West hotel with his partner but Thylor is well known in Bemidjl and was formerly a tailor for James Kemp ! Pat Realdon was also Lrought be- fore the court on a charge of vagran- cy, but he pleaded not guilty. The cal authorities believe that he 1s he claims he has just completed a 20-day sentence in the county jail of FUNK AFFIDAVIT ADMITTED Statement Alleging “It Cost $100,000 Chicago, Oct. 29—Judge Pam, be: fore whom Danlel Donahoe and Isaac Stiefel are being tried for alleged con: sgiracy to defame Clarence S. Funk, ruled that Funk’s afiidavit regarding the collection of funds to elect Will- fam Lorimer to the United States sen- tlon with his contention that the Hen- ning alienation suit was brought at the instance of persons seeking re- venge for his testimony that Edward Hines, a political leutenant of Sena- tor Lorimer, had sought a contribu- loomed out of the fog. The vessel tion from him, explaining that “it Defective Page BEMIDJ1, MINN,, CHARLES GATES | Young Millionaire Sought Health In Welt—Apoplexy Given As Cause 0f Death in Wyoming MARRIED MINNEAPOLIS GIRL|: Has Lived In Mill City During Past Year And Half—Body Taken East For Burial of apoplexy.’ improvement after his arrival. ed to respond to stimulants. * The body was taken east via Bill- ings, Mont. Wife Was Minneapolis Girl Minneapolis, Oct. 29.—Charles half. Two years agv e married Flor- 2nce Hopwood of Minneapolis, who is now visiting Gater mother in New York. *TO GIVE HALLOWE’EN DANCE. Young Men of City to Celebrate Even- ing at Festive “Hop.” As has been the custom for the past |’ BURBANKS MAKE 00D RECORD several years In Bemidji, the young men of the city will give a Hallowe'en ball in the city hall, Elaborate pre- parations are being made for the dance which promises to be a big at- traction for the young people of the city. Excellent music will be ob- tained. The-invitations will be is- NEBISH INVITES ‘BEMIDJI Will Serve Harvest Supper To Large Number Of Farmers and Bemidji People Next Saturday. Night TSCHOEPE MANAGING EVENT BE. M. Tschoepe of Nebish who is in Bemidji today on business has ex- tended an invitation to the residents and business men of Bemidji to at- tend a harvest supper which will be given in the new town hall at Nebish Saturday evening. The supper will be free of charge and promises to be held at Nebish. “Bring your appetites with you and leave your pocket . books at home,” was the statement made by Mr. Tschoepe when extending the in- vitation to Bemidji people. A large number Irom the city are expected’to accept the invitation ex- tended them by the Nebish farmers as all are certain that they will not. return home disappointed as much sive farmers of that vicinity, Water Connections Made "Water connections have been made to'the Bemidji Athletic club quarters and preparations are now being-made furnace to heat the building. Much use of the stoves. GENERAL FELIX DIAZ. e Goes Aboard American War- " Vera Cruz, Mex. Friday is the property owners ; Tealty taxes and afoid the penal- : ty for Mlnqllon oy a Pday.on which | DIES SUDDENLY| FOR HALLOWEEN Mayor Says. Specid Ofinen Wilk Be Boattered Through City—In Plain Clothes : in two equal of- 10 ner_quit “ALYL CAN HAVE GOOD TIME” January and & 'ty of b per.centis; The county t Says Chief Lane, But Says That He And His Men Will Place Foot On : Thursday. aud --All “Rough Stuff”’ modate taxpay: Cody, Wyo., Oct. 29.—(Special to the Pioneer)—Charles G. Gates, son of the late John W. Gates, died in his private car yesterday from a stroke| _|Attorney Genersl Zydon A, Smith Bogeymen will not be lacking in Thursday night. They will be really and truly bo- geymen, who wlill get you if you don't # SUE LUMBERING COMPANY Gates came- West a month ago on the advise of physicians, who accom- panied him believing his health. would improve with the change of climate and altitude. There was some Starts Attempt To- Recover On : = Mayor McCuaig and Chief of Police |. Lane will be the chief - bogeymen, and the members of the police de- along with =2 bunch of specials sworn In for the. occasion, will be the assistant bogeymen. They will be on the job from dark until Monday, night a change for = the worse occurred and complications causéd apprehension. Efforts to re- lieve Gates sluggish heart were futile and he gradually weakened and fail- Suit for $8,235 hés been filed in district court atiSt.'Panl hy Lyndon A. Smith, attotn;ey {general, on be- half of the state pf the McCullough & company of Minne&fin‘ma. It is alleged that ithe state auditor .actlnx_ on the information supplied him by a state criger, in 1906, sold jcertain .lumber-rights near Bemidji to-the lumber-ecmpany. for $1,275. It Gates lived ‘here the past year and a|was represented by the crulser that the land would" yleld about 100,000 but in reality, the it yielded much TO HOLD MEETING THURSDAY |Week. Chief Lane declares that he ls for everybody having a good time on the night of the spooks and goblins, but he puts his foot down on the “rough stuff.” And come to think of it an accumulation of all the No. 10’s on nesota against All candidates Athletic club basketball “some” foot. That's the foot which will'be ready to step on those who try to go too far on Halloween. Special Officers On Duty Police in plain clothes will be scat- tered in all parts of the city to pre- serve order and prevent destruction of property. Probably no one will be “pinched” for soaping a window or shooting a bean here and there, but strict orders have been issued permitting any turning wagon Wheels loose down tae hills, holsting wagons to church steeplés or run- ning them over lake embankments, tipping woodsheds, fences, carrying away gates, etc. Allow No Destruction. Persons convicted of malicious de- struction of property are up against a-serious proposition, feet of lumber complaint alleges, The state claims that the company _irealized $9,960 from the timber taken off the land and is suing for $8,235, ithe difference between the price paid 'by the company and the amount it breaking down Proved To Be Bfin;; fielden TPhan Carmans At Schoel Farm It’s not mere- In. discussing’ the resulu obtained trom ‘the potatoe crops at the high [enool tarm, Buehgd M. Gile, agri- coltusist-this‘marptag sald:: “Res from two one-half’ acre plots o! po- tatoes;show that with a seasom such as-the past at least, that the Burbank potatoes are better ylelders than: the Carmen No. 3. The one half acre of Burbanks ; :ylelded by measure 82 bushels of marketable .potatoes and 10 bushels. of small ones. The one- half acre of Carmen No. 3 ylelded 69 bushels of marketable potatoes and 2 1-2 bushels of small ones. At this rate the Burbanks gave a total yield of 184 bushels per acre and the Car- men No. 3 ylelded 143. Potato yields are generally light this year due to the drought in August. Potatoes prac- tically stopped growing at that time. Potato ground for next season should ‘be plowed this fall so as to break up the grub worm - nests and to con- serve moisture,” ly a misdemeanor, carrying a police court sentence, but a felony. for which a state’s prison sentence can be im- And the courts have shown that they are not dlsposed to deal’ leniently with cases of that kind. GIVEN JAIL SENTENCE Former Sailor Must Spend Six Months In Cass County Bastile Says Judge B. F. Wright, authorities STOLE WATCH FROM HIS PAL Because he took a watch from his sleeping pal, August Johnson, who recently left the navy, spend . the next six months as guest of Robert DeLury, sheriff of her | pocket it is believed that her name is Mrs. Francis Palmer and thal her W. C. T. U. HONORS HOBSON home is at Hines, Minnesota. Charles Hoff was also tried on an Is Elected Life Member. insanity charge and taken to the hospital at Fergus Falls. pichmond Pearson Hobson of Als- Hoff has been ‘a habitial drunkard bama, who introduced a resolution in and has been a public nuisance about congress to prohibit throughout the Au- United States the sale of alcoholic thorities were unable to manage him liguors, was elected a life member of as he refused to remain at the poor farm and persisted in bothering citi- For the past few weeks he has' yrg Annje K. Wiesel, head of tbs been strapped to a bed in the Samar- ‘Alabama delegation, who announcwed itan hospital but as his condition did that the W. C. T. U. of that state not improve the county officials took would contribute his $100 membership charge of him, Deputy Sheriff Denly | fee. will accompany the two patients to Fergus this afternoon. ordered to be A few days ago the sailor and his partner were visiting at Bena and each, according to his story, became intoxicated. Both fell asleep and- when Johnson awoke he found his partner still sleeping, and his watch lying beside him. The temptativn to take the watch was 80 strong the sailor was unable to resist. He took it, and placed it in pawn for $1. As a consequence his squealed and Johnson was placed un- der arrest. He was taken to Walker and decided it vest to plead guity. He was given an opportunity to do this and was brought to Bemidji last evening and Judge Wright held a night session in order to accommodate one of the most successful events éver Berildji for the past few years. DECORATING CLUB ROOMS. Cismouski Brothers Show 8kill in Re- modeling Athletic Quarters. Decorating the club rooms for the Bemidji Athletic Club; is requiring considerable time although two ex- pert decorators have been employed for the work. Deadening felt is now being placed on the walls-and ceil- ings after which but a short time will be necessary to complete the work. Walter and Clemence Cismouskl have charge of the decorating and | will. undoubtedly complete the walls and ceiling this week, Pays All Indebtedness Bagley, Minn, Oct. Reverend Corbett, Bishop of Crook- ston, was present at a special meet- ing of the members of the Catholic opening its second annual convention, Church today. The financial difficul-| said that stocks and bonds were down ty of the Church was taken up. Prac-| “almost to panic prices,” because of tically al its indebtedness was wiped out by the liberal donations of its members. The pleased and enthusiastic over the canceling of the churches obligations, and in placing the Church in good financial standing." He complimented the Village and members of the Ca- tholic Mission here hurch (only recently constructed) free from al indebtedness. confidence is placed in the progras- 28th.—Right Judge Wright appointed J. S. Scrib- ner to represent the prisoner, while county attorney, prosecuted the case. Mack Keunedy, deputy sheriff and Clerk of Court N. J. Palmer also accompained the par- BEdward Rogers, to install shower baths and: other conveniences which could nét be in- stalled without the water. An effort will also be made to repair the steam No Game Sunday. Carl Jacobson, manager of the Be- midji.Athletic Club football team has been unable:to bring a team here for next Sunday:but has arranged for a game to be played with the Adam’s eleven :of Duluth in that city a week No game" will Bishop was much After questioning the prisoner as to his record, and finding that he had never been convicted of any crime, Judge Wright imposed the six months sentence, which ‘is considered quit money can be saved if this furnace can be repaired as the fuel consumed + would not be as great as it is with the | from Sunday, played in Bemidji this“week. (]} From Provxdence, U B B. U? BEMIDJI PASSES $2,000,000 MARK City Valuation Show Deputy Amiitot Alsop’s Figure To Be On Increase —_— FIRES LESSENS TOTAL AMOUNT Gunsalus Building - Not cofiplzted . When Assessors Figures Went In : On May First Bemidji passed the two million dol- lar mark in its assessed valuation this year. County assessment figures which are being prepared by Henry W. Alsop, deputy fin the office wof County Auditor James L. George. The total valuation of the city is $2,153,- 344, an Increase of $244,490 over last year’s figures, Completlon of the county figures and Dpreparation of the rate of taxation is expected this Money and Credits Increase. Bukat Team To Organize And Elect| - Money and credits, or at least those named for taxation, increased from $32,000 in 1912 to $287,342 this sea- Bemidji |son. Lands or acreage within the ity team will {limits not divided into city lots de- S | meet In the athletic quarters Thurs- |creased from $1765,388 to $172,620 day night as measurements will be|and for city lots a lower assessment taken for the basket ball suits which |is shown by the figures of $993,169 will be ordered In the near future in|for 1912 against $985,758 for this order that they will arrive here in|year. time for the first game of the season. “Between $8,000 and $10,000 in A vote will also be taken upon the |valuation of city property was cut off style of suits desired. At this meeting a captain will also| Gunsalus buildings opposite the First be elected and preparations made to|Naticnal Bank,” said Mr. Alsop, “for commence active practice and pre-|the present new building was mnot pare for the coming season. by the fire that destroyed the old completed until after May 1, when the assessor’s figures went in.” TWO GO TO FERGUS FALLS| scice et roruntion Less . assessed valuation tnis year is less Insane Patients Tried Before Court|‘1an that of a year ago, for the re- Commissioner D. H. Fisk This Morning—Clark Absent: turns in the other totals give $1,866- 002 this year as against $1,876,854. Money and credit§, however, are re- sponsible for passing the $2,000,000 HOFF !"OU!TD 70 'BE CRAZY mark. Goutt Commissioner D, 1. 1ok HEARD. OF RITUAL MURDERS acted for Judge of Probate Clark this morning and trled two patients who‘ to Cite-Occurrence. were Judged {nsane and who will be : Kiev, Oct. 29.—Professor Shirorsi atken to the asylum at Fergus Falls of Klev university was a witness in this afternoon. A woman- who was brought here ski strongly supported the contention from Blackduck, was found to be vio- that “ritual murders” are widespread lently insane and local were unabe to obtain her name or ad-|. The depositions of the archimand- g According to Blackduck au- rite, Arbrosious, of the orthodox thorities she had lleen staying at the Sly hotel in that village, but from papers which were found But Wltneun in the Bellis cau Fail the “ritual murder trial.” At the preliminary hearing Skiror- among Jews and he took that attitude in bis testimony. church, set forth many hearsay cases of ritual murder, but failed to cite any actual occurrences. Alabama Representative In Congress New York, Oct. 29.—Congressman the World’s Woman's Christian Tem- perance union at its convention here, The action was taken on motion of BLAMES TAFT AND WILSON Stocks Are at “Panic Prices” Because of Disgust of Capital. Chicago, Oct. 29.—George B. Cald- well, president of the Investment Bankers’ Association of America, in the dissatisfaction of capital with the administrations of both Taft and Wil- son. “Good stocks and bonds are down almost to panic prices because chiefly of a lack of confidence and of a belief on the part of investors that what we will get will be worse than what we have had and that the corporations, having a| €specially the railroads, will not be given in the next three years a square deal.” FEEE\ ONLY IN RECIPROCITY B hI IO « | Whest ‘and Flour Admitted From 3V Countries Charging No Tariff. Washington, Oct. 20.—Wheat and wheat flour will not be admitted free to the United States from those coun- tries which decline to admit free of duty similar products from the United States. This ruling hag been made by Assistnt Secretary Hamlin of “the treasury department. The countries now admitting American wheat and wheat flour without duty are Great Britain, Finland and The Netherlands. e Ships Carload Of Cattle Fred Hall of Nebish has shipped a carload of cattle to Chicago and plans on sending one more car load in the inear future. Mr. Hall will ship in one car load of horses from points i ‘the east soon. | |