Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 4, 1913, Page 1

CI BAILEY EXPLAINS HiS WAR TAX BILL, Tells Those Who Want Larger Navy‘ To “Build It Themsclves"— Introduces Measure 5 PER CENT TAX ON I!‘IC()I\:IEi Collections to be Used Exclusively for The Appriations Of War Depart- ment not A Freak Bill y Congressman Clyde H. Tavenner. ston, Dec. 4-—To those who : whooping it up for a big navy ng the United States to keep pace in the riotously extravagant con- test of the nations to build the big- sest dreadnaughts equipped with the heaviest armor and the most murer- ous guns, Warren Worth Bailey, the Pennsylvania congressman, says: 3uild the navy yourselves! You have the money to do it. But do not lay on the people a heavy burden of tax- ation to buy something the people do not want Mr. has introduced in the House a bill which embodies tiis idea. The bill would lay a super tax of 5 per cent on incomes of $20,000 or more, the collections to be used er- clusively for the naval and other r appropriations of Congr It is not, as many will imagine, a freak bill, but cne which is the product of the sober thought and mature judgment of ionally clear-headed thinker. The best exposition of Mr. Bailey's plan is in his own words: My proposition in brief is that the naval establishment should be lim- ited in only by the patriotism ot our millionarie he said, “They are the boomers, and they ought to be given a fair chance to pay for what they so ardently de- mand. We do not hesitate to drait men from the factory and farm when fighting needs to be done. Our millionaries rarely do any fighting. Their patrioti he form us- ually of loaning money at high rates to the government in times of deadly peril. The poor do the fighting. It is they who brave the leaden hail and the hardly le ful ordeals of the camp in times am offering our millionaries the first real chance they have ever had in this country to the genuinen- i of their patriotism. They should seize it with joy and should exert their tremendous in fluence in favor of my bill. According to my calcula- Bailey an e size real big: any sm tak of war, “(Continued on Page 4) BRAINERD TEAM COMING Final Arrangements Were Made For Opening Basket Ball Game of Season Yesterday AL NEWMANN TO PLAY CENTER After several weeks of hard prac- tice the Bemidji Athletic Club Basket Ball team prepared to meet the strong Brainerd Y. M. C. A. quint who will is now arrive in Bemidji tomorrow evening at six o’clock to contest for championship honors. Many Brain- their team and aid if possible in bringing erd rooters will accompany back Bemidji's scalp which will mean a big step towards winning the championship of Northern Minnesota. The game tomorrow evening will be the first to be played in Bemidji this season and promises to rival any ever schedule for a local team. Al- though the visitors are among the strongest to be played this season the game was aranged as a special at- traction for the visitors in Bemidji who are attending the Northern Min- nesota Development Association meet- ing. Al Newman for four ye: a star on Bemidji High school and city teams will play center for the home quint. Newman is recognized as one of the cleverest men that has ever played in this city and the supporters of the five predict that his playing will be a feature of tomorrow’s game. Bestul, Peck, Brandon, Bell and Howe are the other candidates who will appear in the game. These men have shown superior skill over all other candidates and as three of them are members of last year's team a great deal of confidence is placed in them. Preparations are now being made to care for the largest crowd that has ever attended a game in this city and special courtesies will be shown the visitors who are in Bemidji _ today and who wish to witness the game, W. R. MACKENZIE Secretary of Association Who Will Probably Be Re-elected To That Position. ASK SWAMP LAND GRANT Governor in Letter to Interior De- partment Says Spirit of Former Pa- tends Has Been Carried Out TELLS OF DITCH APPROPRIATION uring. the federal authorities that Minnesota has made a substant- ial if not a literal compliance with! the terms of the swamp land grunt,i matter whick is going to be brought up at the convention here, Governor A. 0. Bberhardt has addrassed a letter to A. W. f the interior. wrote Jones, a: Mr. Eberhardt istant secretary | Jones recently that he patent the re-| Governor had withheld 500,000 acr in the state, following the complaint from maining s of swamp land | from officers of the Northern Minne- | sota Development association that the te has failed to reclaim other lands ants provide, and following. a personal call from CGovernor Eber- hart and a conterence on the subject | Nov. 1. The letter from Washing-} ton asked the state to make a showing as to what it had done. Governor KEberhardt’s letter in- forms the interior department that since 1901 the state has appropriated for the drainage of swamp lands $1,- 9, and that $1,394,839.09 s hu-u actually disbursed, resulting in 1,043538.38 acres being reclaimed by drainage ditches, while a system of highways has also been constructed along the ditches. The state swamp land fund on July 31, 1912, was $2,671,727.12, representing - the ac- tual proceeds from swamp land sales, o0 that more than half the.proceeds of these lands has been expended by the state for drainage. “This question has been submitted to your department before,” says the governor, “and decided to the effect that the state of Minnesota had com- plied substantially with the terms of the grant.” He explains that the constitution dees not permit taking money from the swamp land fund for drainage, and that it would be slow and aif-| ficult, and perhaps impossible, to amend the constitution to permit it. The state, however, has been active and successful in reclamation work. CLUB INVITES VISITORS Bemidji Visitors May Visit Athletic Quarters At Any Time . An exception to the rule that only members of the Bemidji Athletic club would be allowed in the club rooms was broken today when a special in- vitation was issued to all of the visit- tors who are in Bemidji today. The club wil be open all day today and an inspection of the quarters by anyone in the city will be welcomed. After| supper this evening the basket ball team that will play Brainerd Friday evening will practice and any one wishing to witness the quint in action It is typical of the boosting spirit of Bemidji that after four years of life the fourth annual convention of |the Northern Minnesota Development assoclation should be in progress in this city today and tomorrow. Since the organization of the association in February 1910 wonderful progress has been made, and at almost every turn whereby advantages could be gained for the orthern half of the istate, it has met with nothing but suc cess. At the time of the birth of this booster society its motto was Reap- portionment. Its members put their shoulders to the wheel, and while in 1011 their desires were not filled, |the lack of justice in representation was brought more and more to the attention of the legislators of the southern districts, and this success greeted their efforts. ud to progress which was to be\ sought by the association and time and again has its enfluence been eit in advancing the welfare of the jborthern section. A Wilderness Four years ago the citizens of the| southern part of Minnesota regarded this portion of the state much as. a country provided with nothing more | than an abundance of swamps and forl eradicated,; and the laws of Minneso- | ta during the last few years will show | that Northern Minnesota is being re- cognized and its true worth becoming known to the world. Bemidji wel- comes the delegates to the convention with open arms, bringing the repre- sentatives back to the city of the as- soclation’s birth, showing it to be just as complete with progress and stccess as is the organization which sprung up here four years ago. As had been predicted the fourth annual convention of the Northern Minnesota Development association which it was called to order by C. M. King, of Deer River, president, this morning was one of the largest if not the largest, assemblage which had been in attendance at any pre- vious meeting of the organization. The city hall, which can accomo- date mort than 200 was completely filled when the head of the assocla- tion opened the convention. Without a single exception, every county of the organization was represented by from five to twenty delegates. Address of Welcome | Mr. King called the convention to order and immediately introduced Graham M. Torrance, county attorney of Beltrami county, who in his ad- dress of welcome emphasized that the residents of Bemidji were proud to have the members ‘of the Northern Minnesota Development Association take possession of the city. At the close of his speech Mr. Tor- rance said “When you hear that old melody in which the familiar verse “Carry me back to old Virginia, the spring | eapportionment was not the only | | ests. This idea now has been entirely ). place where I was born” change a few words and make it “Carry me back to old Bemidji, the land of clover and of corn. Carry me back to old Bemidji, the place where we were born.” To enlighten the visitors on what was being done to entertain them Mr. Torrance said: I have looked up the city ordinance to see what re- strictions there are governing cele- | brations and I find there are abso- lutely none. Go as 'far as you like and do what you please as the city is yours.” Rev. S. E. P. Whiie, of the Pres- byterian church, said ‘prayer. | ! The Resolution Committee. A short recess was held in order that the various delegations migh: agree upon the members of the reso ilution committee and those selected !were the following: | Aitkin, T. Bausegard. Beltrami, Judge C. W. Stanton, Carlton—C. F.- Mahnke, Cass—M. N. Noll. Clearwater—E. Erickson. Crow Wing—E. G. Lamb. Hubbard—~Chas. Scheers. Isanti—J. A. Stonehersg. Itasca—J. A. VanDyke. Kanabec—C. A. Jones. Koochiching—Chas, Jamxson Kittson—J. H. Bradish, Lake—Dr. E. P. Christianson. Morrison—John Vetin. Mahnomen—A: L. Thompson. Marshall—P. B. Malberg. Pine-—James Slaven. Polk—C. L. Conger. Pennington—M. C. Cutter. Red Lake—C. J. Carpenter. Roseau—R. J. Bell. St. Louis—Senator J. P. Boyle, H. Crasweller and J. 8. Pardee. Stearns—Harold Knutsen. Wadena—C. T. Kelly. Conger Chairman, C. L. Conger of Polk county was H. C. BAER Secretary of Bemidji ~Commercial Club Who Has Made Plans For This Evening’s Smoker. selected to preside as chairman of the resolutions committee, and Senator James P. Boyle of St. Louis county {of that year being four OF NORTH BOOSTERS CALLED TO ORDER With Nearly Every County of the Organization Represen- ted Fourth Annual Convention of Development Association Convened this Morning---Tor- rance Gives Address of Welcoine was named ag secretary. ~ A motion was adopted. to cause the chair to appoint the various commit- tees. This Mr. Conger did - immedi- ately. About Swamp Lands. Perhaps the selection of no other committee caused as much interest as did that of the reclamation. Judge C. W. Stanton was placed at the head of this committee, with seven oth- ers. Of these seven, three were se- lected to draw up the resolution dealing with the swamp land issue { which has been causing an uulimited amount of discussion since the pro- itest of Presidént King and Secretary { Mackenzie was sent to the secretary of the interior several weeks ago. While for a time it was believed that his resolution would be put before he convention before this evening, it |is probable that no such action will |be taken and that all of the resolu- | tions will be presented some time dur- ‘ing the second day of the conven- tion. It was nearly 12 o’clock when F. | T. Wilson, of the state agricultural extension work, addressed the conven- tion on “Co-operative Marketing." Sherman Arrives. This evening’s smoker which is to be held in the city hall, the Commer- cial club rooms being too small for the accomodation of all the delegates gives promise of being one of the most successful affairs of its kind ever held in connection with the work of the association. Special music is to be provided and Fred Sherman, state immigration commissioner, is to give a motion pic- ture lecture. Mr. Sherman gave a A. |short talk this morning. Several of the men who were scheduled to appear on the program notified Secretary Mackenzie that they could not attend, two of these being Tams Bixby, who was to have come from Muskogee to deliver an ad- dress and Hughes H. Hughes of Min- neapolis, who was ill at his home in that city. Carter Complimented. A. A. Carter, who had charge of the hall decorating, was much com- plimented because of the manner in which the hall was decorated. Signs of boost, get together, boost for Nor thern Minnesota, being placed in va- rious places. A booth displaying grains and vegetables in this sectior, was arranged. A feature of the dec- orations was an exhibit showing the growth of corn since 1906, the growth feet in height, in 1911, 9 feet, in 1913, 11 feet, and with the indication mark pointed to the sixteen-foot notch, for 1920. Land Chart Shown. A land chart was hung in the frot of the convention hall showing the sales price of state land in Minnesota for fifty. years. The average price for that time being $6.21. In 1862 the price was $6.35, and in 1912 $6.65, a gain of 22 cents. Cass Lake Masons Elect The annual election of Masonic of- ficers of the Cass Lake lodge was held Tuesday evening and resulted as fol- lows Lester Batlett was elected W. M. D. V. Wardner, Sr. Warden, Frank Bateman, Jr. Warden, L. M. Lange | Secretary and J. W. Hough. treasur- er; | may do so. THE CUB SCOOP reporrer I GIVE TUP -TAINT CougH MEDICINE-TAINT AN HAR- RESTORER.~ [F T YHROW \T AWaY Tm ouT Two BITS-50 TM GoNNG POT \T ON THE SHELF AN SAVE (T SALE TOMORROW ‘Women of the Presbyterian church Christmas of all kinds, candy and cut flowers at the church tomorrow after- noon. There will also be a Japanese | booth. Lunch will be srved during | the aftérnoon from 1 until 8 o'clock. will conduct a sale of fancy work, ' M.Qlons Hold Election. At the annual election of officers last evening of the Bemidji lodge the following were named: R. H. Schu- maker, W. M.; W. Z. Robinson, Sen- ‘Warden; William Chichester, Junior Warden; G. A. Walker, secre- tary, and W. B. Stewart, treasurer. ior Gee! The Rest Of The Girls Won’t Know Us Now A. A, ALBRIGHT Prominent Brainerd Lawyer Who May Be Next President of Develop- ment Association PREPARING XMAS AID Worthy Poor of Bemidji Will Be Given Cheer By Association Char- ities During Hoildays DONATION FUND NOW OPEN The relief committee, of which Mrs E. H. Smith is chairman, of the As- arrangements for giving of aid to the worthy poor of the city at Christmas tide. The distribution of cheer will be general, the city. The aim of the committee will be to see that not a single individual- covering every part of .|man or- child—be permitted to go unfed or unsufficently clad during the birthday of King or Kings. Last year the Associated Charities were able to do magnificently as the citizens were most generous in donat- ing to the Christmas fund. There is a’greater need this year, as our city has increased-in population, and as in every instance of that kind, there is also an increased number of poor people who have not as yet had time to establish themselves comfortably, and find the old bleak winter staring them in the face with very little to meet the needs of such a cllmate as this. It is needless to say that the good citizens of Bemidji will exceed them- selves in doing good this Christmas- tide. The fund is now open and all are requested to help generously. Donnations may be sent to Mrs. Smith or any other member of the committee. Checks should be made out to the Associated Charities. WEIGHT INSPECTOR HERE. Special Agent Watson Visits Bemidji and Finds Several Violations. ‘Charles Watson, of St. Paul, spec- ial agent of the railroad and ware- house commission, was in - Bemidji yesterday in response to several com- plaints which had been made to his department by residents in Bemidji, who claimed that short weight meas- ures were being sold here. Mr. Wat- son began an investigation upon his arrival here and found several in- stances where the law was being vio- lated. A wood dealer sold a short cord | to a Mill Park widow, the wood to be paid for by the council. When he became aware of the fact that he was watched he caused the remainder of = |the wood to be delivered, but after the bill had been presented and with no comment as to the shortage. A store keeper was arrested for selling apples by the peck without weighing. The law provides that in contracts for the gale of certain articles by the term “bushel ,”” shall mean the num- ber of pounds avoirdupois as stated by law, and comprises such things as the following, apples, beans, buck- wheat, cranberries, cucumbers, nuts, peaches, potatoes, peas, and many grains and seeds. i By "HOP’ BY GOLLN - T KNOW WHOT \Was N YHAT BoTTLE Now - \*rs AMBLEACH! GEE-TM &N HonestTo - GooDNEss— ABLOHDEEN : 1 Falls, sociated Charities, is already forming | THREE ARE AFTER SUMMER MEETING Baudette, Coleraine and Thief River Falls Active—Brainerd Seems To Be Favored for Next Winter. ALLBRIGHT LIKELY TO LAND Crow Wing County Lawyer’s Friends Making Whirlwind Cémpaign— Mahnke for Vice President. Three cities have already announe- ed that they will make application to the Development ‘association convan- tion for the uext summer mecting of the organiation, these being Bau- dette, Coleraine and -Thief River Falss. The Baudette delegation arrived in Bemidji last evening in a special car, and twenty-five strong, prepared to make a gallant fight for the con- vention. The Coleraine boys, led by W. J. Stork, Alex King and W. J. Schmeige, are also making things jlively for theother contestants. Of the three cities Thief River TFalls appears to have the general ap- proval of the delegates and the op- inion of many seems to me that the convention will be given to the Pen- nington county seat. Thief = River Falls is represented by M. C. Cutter, John Morgan, Representative D. P. O’Neil, Harry Brumund, Pat Keating and Matt Barzen. Allbright for President While association polities is grad- ually warming up as the time for the election approaches it is probable that C. A. Allbright, as attorney of Brainerd, and now vice president of the organization, will be named to succeed C. M. King. The re-election of W. R. Mackenzie is now practically assured. Many of the members are of the opinion that the secretary is deserving of being re- named and have announced that they are with him. In case Mr. Mackinze should not be re-elected because of his announce- ment several weeks ago that he in- tended to resign from active service o far as the association was concern- ed the Tirst of the year, some new man may be selected. If such a con- dition should take place it-is prob- able that M. N. Koll of Cass Lake will be considered, and his friends prediet he will be given the position. The name of C. F. Mahnke is being mentioned as a candidate for vice- president to succeed Mr. Albright. Several officials of the Northern Pa cific are in Bemidji to day having ar- rived in the private car of A. M. Cleland, general passenger agent. Those who comprised the party were Mr. Cleland, L. L. Bricker, general immigration agent, R. F. Murray, agricultural extension agent, Carl Zupbble, president of the Brainerd Commercial club and Fred Sherman, state immigration commissioner. 7 While a large number of Brainerd delegates arrived in Bemidji last evening, several came up with W. H. Gemmell, general manager in his pri- vate car 50, this morning. Those com- pleting the party being, G. H. Warner trainmaster, and Messrs, Johnson All- bright, Mahlum and Dr. Camp. Brainerd is after the December 1914 convention and is practically as- sured of being awarded the meeting. ELKS MEMORIAL SUNDAY Alexander Marshall of ‘Duluth, Will Give Address—Three Members Added To Absent List SERVICES AT THE BRINKMAN Alexander Marshal, a Duluth attor- ney, has accepted an invitation to give the Elks annual memorial day address next Sunday afternoon. Mr. Marshall is considered an able speak- er and Bemidji Elks feel fortunate in kaving secured his services for the oc- casion. As in the past Fred Brinkman, manager of the Brinkman theater has turned the theater over to the Elks for Sunday afternoon and the services will be held there. A special program is being arranged and will be announced tomorrow. Since the last memorial day three brothers have been added to the list of absent members, there being Chester Gracie, A. L. Wyler and James Lappen. Ollie Neilson secretary of the Be- midji Jodge, .announced this morn- ing that there. would be & regular meeting this evening to which all visiting Elks in the city were invited. Judged C. W. Stanton delivered memorial address here a year ago and next Sunday he goes to Thief Rivu -'