Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, November 19, 1913, Page 1

VOLUME 11. NO. 175, HUERTA’S FINAL ACT OF DEFIANCE Preliminary Organization of » Congress Completed. MEXICANS ARE SURPRISED Inactivity of Washington Officials In View of Dictator's Attitude Leads Many to Believe That the United States Is Bluffing. Mexico City, Nov, 19.—The comple- tlon of the preliminary organization of both branches of the new Mexican congress is regarded here as putting the final touches to President Huerta's deflance. Surprise was caused here by dis- patches indicating that President Wil- son does not contemplate any active measures to support the warning giv- en by John Lind to General Huerta agalnst permitting the congress to convene. Talk of the possibility of Huerta’s resigning is still heard, but all his acts and utterances are calculated to dissipate the idea. Tt has been suggested that Washing- ton has been given assurances that General Huerta will resign after the new Mexican congress has ratified his acts since the dissolution of the for- mer congress. Foreigners had been keyed up to a point at which any action promising relief from the prevailing tension would have been acceptable. Some Hope for Intervention. There is a large proportion of the native population which appears to be keenly alive o the necessity of bringing present conditions to an end, and which looks upon intervention as the only relief in sight. Mexican officials seem to be con- vinced that the United States is blufi- ing and are quoted as stating that they are satisfied there will be no armed interference with their affairs. A singular fast is the continued ab- sence of anti-American spirit among the Mexican populace. The efforts of certaln native newspapers to stir up such feeling have met with @ttle suc- cess. Similar efforts at the time of the Ma- dero revolution filled the streets of the capital with mobs of the lower classes led by students, who shouted against everything American. Mexi- cans explain the difference in senti- ment as due to the character of the present controversy, which fails to en- list the sympathy of the people. IN ATTITUDE OF WAITING Cabinet Talks Mexico but Takes No Action, Washington, Nov. 19.—President Wilson and the cabinet discussed lat- est phases of the Mexican situation. Some officials were inclined to believe the Mexican congress would heed the warning of the United States and take no action on concessions. Talk of a blockade of Mexican ports was revived, but high officials said such a step had not been determined upon and the report that Carranza might not need the lifting of the em- bargo on arms to insure his success strengthened the conviction of officials that such a step should be taken only in a remote contingency. Confidence prevailed that the Unit- ed States might wait a few days for the full effect of the recent Constitu- tionalist victories and for the attitude of foreign governments to become more emphasized. PRESIDENT IS DISPLEASED May End Negotiations With Carranza Because of Executions. ‘Washington, Nov. 19.—Rumors of an impending break in this govern- ment’s negotiations with the Mexican Constitutionalists are widely current here. Two causes are assigned. The ex- ecution of federal leaders at Juarez has displeased President Wilson and Secretary of State Bryan. But the compelling reason is said to be the unwillingness of Carranza to make definite promises governing his future action. This latter is most important if the Constitutionalists are to get arms from this side of the border. The situation so far as Huerta is concerned remains unchanged. John Lind and Nelson O’Shaughnessy con- tinue in almost constant communica- tlon with Washington. TAMMANY MAN IS WOUNDED New York Politician Victim of Gang of Gunmen. New York, Nov. 19.—John Delane, a real estate operator and head of the John Delane association, a political club affiliated with Tammany Hall, 8 believed to be dying from two bul- let wounds in the back. He was shot by two men as he was about to enter the association’s club rooms in the Bronx. His assailants escaped, al- though forty members of the club who were in the rooms at the time of the shooting scattered throughout the neighborhood and aided the police to search for them. New York, Nov. 1’—Vincent As- tor is reported to have purchased a wedding ring for his to-be-bride, Miss Huntington, costing $10,000. It has seven stones, six perfect diamonds Peesident of New York Cen- tral Lines Quits Position. Photo By American Press Assoclation. —_——— ROSE FROM SECTION HAND President Brawn Retires as Head of New York Centrat. New York, Nov. 19.—William C. Brown, who rose from section hand to the presidency of the New York Cen- tral lines, resigned. The directorates of the four railroad companies com- prising the New York Central sys- tem accepted his resignation. It will become effective New Year’s day. A. H. Smith, senior vice president of the lines, it is reported, will succeed him. Mr. Brown is sixty years old and has been in the railway service for more than forty-four years. He has been president of the New York Cen- tral for the last five years. Prior to that he was for two vears senior vice president of the system and for five CHANGE HUNTING SEASON Duluth Man Would Make Big Game Hunting Lawful at Later Date Than is Now The Case HUNDREDS LOST EVERY YEAR Hundreds of deer 'and moose are slain every year in Minnesota that the hunters never get. This state- ment at first might seem incredible. In most cases a deer or moose is fired upon as the animal dashes through the underbrush at full speed. Unless the bullet finds a vital spot, the frightened animal will continue in its flight until it falls from sheer ex- haustion and loss of blood. Usually a wounded animal will dash into the thickest underbrush, where it instinc- tively hopes to elude its pursuers. And in many instances it doubles after be- ing shot and the hunter fails to find the trail and does not bag his game. For this reason, Frank E. Smith, deputy clerk of the district court, in Duluth believes there should be an amendment made to the state game, laws. “If the season for big game, which now opens Nov. 11, would be changed to Dec. 10.” said Mr. Smith, “I believe the number of wounded animals, which elude the hunters and finally die in some secluded spot, would be greatly reduced. By Dec. 10 the ground usually is covered with snow, and the trail left by the wounded deer or moose is easily fol- lowed. But at this time there rarely is any snow in this section, and trails are difficult to pick up.” ON CHARGE OF FORGERY Stenographer Involved in Pindell Cass Arrested. New York, Nov. 19.—Sidney Moul- throp, the stenographer accused by Senator J. Hawmilton Lewls of Illinois of having [falsified and published the letter informing H. M. Pindell of the terms'upon which he would be made embassador to Russia, was arrested in the lobby of a small downtown hotel. The warrant, issued at Wash- ington, D. C., charges forgery and_on the strength of it Moulthrop was locked up for the night. He refused to make any statement. The specific charge against him is that he forged a check of Senator Lewis for $240, the complaint being made by Edward Sullivan, private secretary to the senator. with a large emerald in the center. Some of his cloge friends have seen it, and pronounce it the mose beauti- . ful ring in existence—Dally Press. ~ CHAMP CLARK TELLS OF NATION'S GROWTH Speaks Of Growth Of This Country Since 1880 And Compares With One Hundred Years Hence . REFERS TO WEALTH OF U. 8. A, Says That President Had More Power Than Any Ruler On The Face Of The Hearth : By Congressman Clyde H. Tavenner.| . Washington, November 19—“Ladies and Gentlemen, the words I have just spoken constitute the written speech which I gave out in advance to the newspapers because they wanted it. Now I am going to say a few things pertinent to the occasion for my own satisfaction.” Speaker Champ clark was “ad- dressing a large audience of distin- guished Americans, including Presi- dent Wilson, on the occasion of the rededication of famous old Congress Hall at Philadelphia, when he paused and made the above remark. It was characteristic of him. Perhaps no man in public life has such a wealth of statistics and information at his tongue’s end as does the Speaker of the House of Representatives and he takes great pleasure in speaking ex- temporaneously. Here are some of the things Mr. Clark said but which he had no intention of saying when he arose to speak. “From the smallest beginning we have risen to a commanding position: “In 1800 we had 5,308,483 people. In 1910 our population was 91,972,266 in continental American alone, exclusive Of Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, Porta Rico, the * hilippines, and the Canal Zone. If our population increases at that rate for the next 110 years in 2010 it will number 2,000,000,000 souls—500,- 000,000 more than are supposed to be on earth today. It'makes one think of Andrew Carnegie’s gorgeous vision of “The United States of the World.” Not long since Mr. Secretary of Agricul- ture James Wilson declared in a pub- lc address that if the Mississippi Val- ley were cultivated for all its worth on the average one acre would sup- port one human being, which would give us 1,250,000,000 citizens betwixt the top of the Alleghenies and the crest of the Rockies. “In" the beginning the ratio for ‘a Representative in Congress was 33,- 000; now it is 212,500. With the first ratio and our present population the House of Representatives would con- sist of 2,787 Representatives. “In 113 years our total wealth mul- tiplied 125 fold and is now rated by statisticians at the enormous sum of one hundred and forty billions of dol- lars, which, if equally distributed, would give $1,312 to every man, wo- man, and child between the two oceans. But there’s the rub,, for while a few are rich beyond the dream of avarice, many have not the where- withal to feed and clothe themselves. I am fain to believe that the crown- ing glory of the ‘philosophy, state- craft, humanitarianism, and religion of the twentieth century will be to devise a scheme whereby every man, and every woman, too, shall enjoy the usufruct of his own labor and to pre- vent one greedy soul from monopoli- zing the toil and sweat and lives of thousands. I say blessed be the name of the man forever, without regard to politics or religion, who establishes abiding peace between labor and capi- tal, which should be friends and not enemies. “Should our wealth increase for the next 113.years at the rate of the last 113, in the year 2026 it will amount to seventeen quadrillions five hundred trillions of dollars, a sum so stupen- dous as to be incomprehensible by the mathematical powers of the human mind. In 1800 our territory was circum- scribed by the Atlantic on the east, the Mississippi on the west, the Great Lakes on the north, and the Floridas on the south. It did not even touch the Gulf of Mexico. Now it extends from the sunrise side of Porto Rico in the east to the Lord only knows where in the west. “In 1890 we were a fourth-rate power, a feeble folk of little value in the world’s calculations and plans. Now we are in the front rank, and there is not an emporor, czar, king, prince, potentate, or premier =who does not lie awake of nights nights trying to discover what we will do next. The President of the United - That's nght Scoop Wait Until You Cool flff 1t is called "Frmk(efl 2 on. | Koochiching First To sum Those ditions in this vieinfty has purchased 8 fine tract in the town of Frohn through the realestate firm of Reyn- olds and Winter. H. B. Reynolds of tliat_ firm reports that the land buainess is good and that the large bulk of it is sold to ac- tual settlers, who come from nont.hsm farming communitieg. Seats for the, presentation of “Freckles” which i& to be given in the Athletic club theatre Friday even- ing are rapidly befng disposed of and it is probnblé thatibefore tomorrow evening not a ticket will be obtain- Only the Fargo theatre fire made it possible to secure “Freckles,” and the company which will stage it here is classed among the'best. The Calgary News-Telegram says “Just about the; prettiest offering that has been staged at the Sherman Grand in a-long' tilne played to two capacity audiences nd.ny afternoon and evening, and nothing but favor- able comment was, expressed as the audiences were - léaving the theatre. and: follows very closely the:lines of Gene Strat- ton Porter’s novel gt the same name. The story is one which never fails to awaken interest apnd maintain it to the end—that of a'struggle against heavy odds with success at the end. In this instance the'hero is a maimed foundling who triumphs “over all dif- ficulties, and in theé end winds the love of a fine girl, to be rewarded by discovering that he.ds the son of an honorable family. The story is very prettily told, and the most interesting scenes. was frequently interrupted by bursts of applause. The pastoral scenery is very effective and added much to the enjayment of the piece as a whole. " “The company ig;well chosen, and portrayed their nt roles, to complete satisfaction’ of their a\ldi« ences. Two members, must, however, be accorded special mention, and both are of the male persuasion. In the title role Julius Velie gave a fine por- trayal of the Irish orphan with only one hand, and was very careful not to play too strong in the more dramatic situations. His sense of humor is well balanced, and he was very popular. The othér to which I had reference was Frank Owen in the role of Dun- can, the head teamster. This is the first time that I have ever heard of “Freckles,” but it will not hurt in the least to have a few more that we have never heard of come along if this play is any cri- terfon. H. F. L. BROOKS. States has more real power than any ruler on earth, the reason being that 80 soon as any man is elected Presi- dent of all Americans of whatever persuasion, religious or political. “In 1800 churches were like an- gel’s visits few and far between. The advent of the preacher into a com- munity was the event of the season, sometimes of the yer. Now the aver- age citizen lives within less than 4 miles of a place of worship. and preachers and priests are as plentiful as candidates in a Republican primary in Philadelphia. These facts are not to be depised even by statesmen, for-the wisest man that ever lived sald: “Righteousness exalteth a nation; but sin s a reproach to any people.” “The majority of the men who fought in the Revolutionary War could not read and write. According to the last census less than 8 per cent of our white people were classed as ilI- literate. “If T had one prayer for the Ameri- can Republican which I knew would be answered, it would be that every American citizen should be suffi- ciently educated to read his ballot in- telligently on election day and suf- ficlently courageous to cast it as be- comes an American freeman.” Who Will Represent County at Development Meeting mnn‘ TO STAND BY OFFICERS — In its Effort to Land Summer Meeting For Border City Koochiching county is the first to select its delegates for the conven- tion of the Northern Minnesota Devel- opment Association which is to be held in Bemidji on December 4 and 6. F. J.McPartlin, president of the Koo- chiching county development associa- tion, has announced his selection, and in his letter of appointment the dele- gates are urged to stand by the of- land question and to boost unitedly for Beaudette as the midsummer meeting place in 1914. The delegates appointed from the several towns are as follows: International Falls—John E. Cowan, Franz Jevene, J. H. Slocum, F. S. Lang, P. H. Fogarty, Annie E. Shel- land, W. V. Kane, L. H. Nord, F. J. McPartlin. - Ray—Robert Chute, John Glava, Thomas Watson. Littlefork—C. S. Jameson, George H. French, John R. Allen. Forsythe—A. T. Scahleft. Big_Falls—Carl Hillstead, A. M. Jensen, H. O. Grove. Margie—John D. Kibbey. & Mizpah—E. W. Francis, W. J. Pot- ter, R. N. Hanson. Northome—John Neary,- Martin En- gelking, Joseph Jones, Willjam Durin, Birchdale—Harold Royem, Frank D. Ball. Indus—D. J. Kennedy, George Lang. Ranier—Henry Hubbard. The list of those who will attend the meeting, which gives promise of being the most successful ever held by the association, will represent near ly every town of Koochiching coun- ty and will include county officials, bankers, real estate men, lawyers and merchants. R. K. Watt, WALK FROM MONTANA. Search of Employment. Bemidji appears to be an.aiming point for workingmen who are unable to obtain jobs in other cities as many of them come here from long distan- ces to work in the camps in this vie- inity or join the farm hands who are now preparing the soil for the win- ter. Two Russians, one who had been in this country six months and the other three, walked from Plentywood, Montana, to Bemidji, in search of work. Neither of them could talk plain English but succeeded in ex- plaining their trip and the scarcity of work in that country. The men ap- pear to be good workers and gladly accepted the chance for an hour’s em- ployment to earn their breakfast. They plan on shipping to some camp today. MBES. GATES VISITS BEMIDJI Representative of Outing Association Looking for Homes for Children If you want to have a boy, anywhere from 4 to 16 years.of age join your family, you may secure one from the Outing association of Minneapolis. Mrs. C. W. Gates of that institution was in Bemidjl today and announced that the association was now look- ing for homes for more than fifty children, mostly boys. It is the idea that these boys when placed in homes will be of much use and help to the family they join. The railroads of the state are kind enough to furnish free transportation to the little tots. The children ‘are not'to be adopted, but are simply “loaned” Some of the children are allowed to remain with families for as long as five yars. If anyone would like to contribute to- ward the care of these children, either in money or clothing, they may do so by communicating with Mrs. Eleanor Howland, 122 West Thirty- second street, Minneapolis. Mrs. Gates lett this atternoon for cr’ookstom il RoveH STOFF 0N T WON'T, STAND R (T Also Requested to Stand By Baudette | ficers of the association on the state| 51 Two: Russians- Gome to-Bemidji 1n|- " Fears for Safety of Stefans- son and His Entire Party. @ 1713, by American Press Assoclatlon. e - EQUIPMENT ARRIVES Bars, Mats and Punching Bag Now Ready to Be Put Up Several pieces of the Bemidji Ath- letic Club Gymnaisum equipment have arrived and will bep ut into place this week. The horizontal bars, mats and rings arrived Monday but have not been put up as yet. The punching bag out fit is also ready to be put but the installment of this equipment has been delayed by the work on the club room which is now nearing completition. ROLKE FOUND NOT GUILTY Jury of Six Find Bemidji Man Inno- cent of Crime Charged By Divorced Wife FUNKLEY APPEARS FOR DEFENCE ‘Emil- Rolke was' found .not guilty yesterday.-afternoon by a jury of- six men of simple assault upon his di- vorced wite Mrs. Tillle Rolke. Attor- ney Henry Funkley appeared for the defendent and P. J. Russell, City At- torney prosecuted the case. Mr. Rolke was accused of striking the plaintiff with a club but enough evidence could not be obtained to prove that he had done so. The crime was supposed to have been committed about two weeks ago when Mrs. Rolke walked out to the Spencer home where Mr. Rolke is staying and demanded entrance to the house. Mr. Rolke and the Spencer fam- ily refused to open the door but Mrs. Rolke broke th e glass which started the fight. Mrs. Rolke was tried the next morn- ing in Municipal court on a charge of intoxication and found guilty and as a result very little could be proven as the woman admitted being slightly intoxicated at the time of the trouble. The jury consisted of the following John Zeigler, Hugh Doyle, Walter Hatch, Peter Johnson, W. C. Harding and George Anderson. Invitations Issued Invitations have been issued for a dance to be given in the Odd Fellow’s ‘Hall Saturday evening, November 22nd. The dance will be given by sev- eral young men who promise to have the floor in good condition and do all in their power to make it a success. Many Attend Dance Thirty five couples attended the dance given by the “Rag Time Kids” last evening in the city hall and from reports it was one of the most sucess- ful “hops” of the season. Frank Stag- ner, planist, has decided to spend the winter in Bemidjl and similar dances will be given nearly every week. Mayor Improved Mayor Willlam McCuaig, who has been confined to his home for the past week with the la grippe, is able to be “{out this morning. BY uHov tend will do so. “|will address those in attendance. Prof.) ANNOUNCED TobAY B.M. Giile, High School A;rlcllfiudut, Gives Out List 0f Those Who Will Talk at Satarday Meeting z MANY FARMERS WILL ATTEND ‘Prof. Willson, A. F. MeQuire, Otto Bergh and Other Sofl and Stock “Experts to Give Addresses One of the largest “Round Up” meetings ever held in Beltrami county for the farmers and others interested in agriculture, is expected to be held in the High school building next Sat-; urday morning and afternoon. It is expected that every farmers. club withirr reach of Bemidji ~will come, and it is hoped that'everf far- mer and his wife who can possibly at-} Many of the best informed talkers! along agricultural lines in the state) A. D. Willson, Otto Bergh, Prof. A. F.| McGuire and Beauford M. Gile, head] of the agricultural departniént in thel Bembidji schools will be among those, who will talk. - At noon a free dinner will be served in the hall on the second floor of th bigh school building. This meal wil be prepared and served by girls of the cooking class, who will work un: der directions from Miss Helen Hoov- er, instructor in domectic science. The Program 10 a. m.—“Alfalfa’” 10:45—Selected. . .. Noon—Free Dinner ..Cooking Clas 1: p. - m.—Music by High school Glee Club 1:10—"Feed Unit System” B. M. Gile 1:30—"Live Stock” Prof. McGuire. 2:30—Selected. ... ... Prof. Willson W. P. Dyer, superintendent of the Bemidji Public school will have charge of the meeting. » : | MOTHERS CLUB MEETS Topie of Discussion the “Schools As A Social Center.” The mothers club met in the high school building yesterday afternoon, a special invitation having been given’ by Prof. W. P. Dyer. The topic for the, and’ the Social Life of the children. The importance of the mothers visit- ing the schools and cooperating with the teachers was discussed by the members. Prof. Dyer gave a short talk on the subject and several musical selections were rendered during the -afternoon. A social session was held after the; program was rendered and the stu- dents and teachers of the seventh, eighth and high school came in and enjoyed the same. The cooking class served light refreshments at the close of the meeting. The club will meet] again December 2 and the subject for the day will be “False Standards and How They Effect the Home.” ZACHARIAS GETS DEER Local Policeman Returns From Suc- cessful Big Game Hunt Officer John Zacharias Tuesday morning from Deer River where he has spent the past two weeks hunting big game. Mr, Zachar- jas succeeded in killing a 135 pound doe and has been passing around sev- eral large venison roasts. THAW'S ARREST ORDERED Action Delayed by Argument Over Custody of Prisoner. Concord, N. H., Nov. 19.—Judge Ed- gar Aldrich, in the federal court here, ordered the rearrest of Harry K. Thaw on the strength of the extradition war- rant issued recently by Governor Fel ker. This was done to clear the rec- ord, but counsel immediately engaged in an argument over the custody o the prisoner- and the new arrest was; delayed .pending the decision of the court on certain technicalities. Probing Frisco Railroad. St. Louis, Nov. 19.—Investigation of lowing reports: of expert accountants sfter: several months’ work on the books of the road, was begun here by Edward E. Clark, chairgan of the in- terstate commerce comilission. The TUnited States senate ordered the in- vestigation soon after the road went into the hands of receivers, May 27. “_Machine Breaks Down The issues of the Ploneer of yester- day and today are more or less filled with telegraph news because of -the breaking of a part on the linotype. The new fixture will_arrive - from - | Chicago this evening. During the past two .days Editor Wilson of the Sen- tinel has allowed Pioneer news to be set up on the machine of that pub- lication. A cream or a gravy ladle, Roger’s nflver, Queen Esther pattern, will be given away today in the Schroeder- ' | Pi oneer free piano contest to the con- testant who has hmusht}n the largest number of votes the past week. day was “School as the Social Center)- returned the affairs of the Frisco railroad fol-|