Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 9, 1913, Page 1

‘VOLUME 11, NO. 191. MONEY ERECTS, THEN, DIRECTS, TRUSTS Tavenner Says Money Trust First Exacts Its Heavy Toll That Be- comes Burden Upon People IMPORTANT IT BE DESTROYED Without That Accomplishment It Is Tseless to Try to Extricate the People From Tentacles ¥rom Congressman C. H. Tavenner. Washington, December 9—Above the industrial trusts is the Money “Frust. It covers above them like a glant among pygmies. It is the ereator and the fostering nurse of trusts. It erects them, then directs them, exacting first its heavy toll which then becomes forever a debt and burden upon the common people. Of paramount importance then it is destroy first the Money Trust. “Without that accomplishment it will be useless for the people to try to extricate themselves from the tent- aeles of monopoly. The Money Trust will find new forms of monopoly, mew financial devices to evade the law. All such propositions as “put- ing teeth in the Sherman Law" by providing compulsory prison sen- tences for those found guilty of vio- Iating it will be useless to remedy the situation if the control of the eredit and savings of the people is | left undispersed from the hands of a :games will be played each week, on few Wall Street giants of finance. Indeed, as Louis D. Brandeis is #howing in his remarkably clear and able series of articles in Harper’s Weekly, so powerful has grown this" credit monopoly that it is doubtful M the captains of finance any longer need to employ the holding company amd other corporate devices in order te bring about monopoly in fact. The very fear of these financiers in the hearts of corporation boars of di- rectors, their absolute dependence upon the Wall Street financlal oli~ xarchy, makes them obedient wheth- er the Money Trust has its members @ those boards of directors or not. All large industries require large amounts of capital to carry on their emterprises. Without credit they will fall, But if there is only one ssurce to which they can'go for cre- dit in the amounts which they must have, then that source becomes the master of the industries without go- ing to the trouble of owning stock I them, electing friendly boards of directors, or holding voting proxies. The nurseling must obey the dictates of its mother or starve. Therefore, when there are two great competing imdustries, why go to the trouble of uniting them in a holding company? Neither will defy the command of the Money Trust by engaging in ac- toal competition. A division of the trade is the logical outcome. And, like all despots, the Money Trust le- vies a heavy taxation on its crea- tures and dependents, which, in tarn, wring the tribute from the peo- ple. The Pujo investigation showed that the banking house of J. P. Mor- zan & Co. with its allies, control vorporations having an ageregate capitalization of $22,245,000,000. But, as Mr. Brandeis shows, this does mot begin to estimate the financial strength of the Money Trust. To measure its direct control over cor- perations it is necessary to add sev- eral billions to the above sum. These holdings and interests, however,” are merely indications of the Money Trust’s power. The cor- porations listed by the Pujo Commit- tee are the profits, the finished pro- dact, and not the machinery of the Trust. The menace of the Money ‘Trust is its control of credit, which I WEDNESDAY LAST DAY. After Tomorrow Parcels Cannot Be Sent Abroad for Christmas. T. E. Lloyd, manager of ‘the Great Northern Express Company of this city, announced this morning that tomorrow will be the last ‘day on which parcels can be shipped from Bemidji or vicinity to points in Europe and have them arrive before Christmas. Many packages and money orders have already Meca shipped to foreign month and the total number will nearly double that of former years. BOWLING LEAGUE BEGINS First Game of Fifteen Contest series Will Be Played at Gillette Alley This Evening PHOENIX TO MEET ORIOLES Much interest among bowling cir- cles of Bemidji is being shown in the game which is to be played by the Phoenix and the Orioles at the Gil- lette alley this evening. The game will be the first to be played since the city league was arganized,y and which comprises six teams. Both the Phoenix and Orioles are made up of strong bowlers and the; opinion seems to be that the five which wing the game this evening, will have quite an advantage in the race for the championship. The next game is to be played next Monday evening, and in the future two Menday and Wednesday evenings, until the entire fifteen games have been played. The teams which will battle this evening are led by Barney Popp, cap- tain of the Orioles, and Barney Erick- gon, captain of the Phoenix, BEMIDJI CLERKS NOT TO MEET. Will Not Hold Any More Meetings Until After Holidays. Owing to the busy season which is just starting the members of the Be- midji Clerks, who recently organized i this city will not hold any more meetings until next month. After the first of the year all efforts will be renewed to make the organization a success so that proprietors of stores will be persuaded to let all of their clerks off at a certain hour every evening. Teller Found Guilty George Teller, of the N. E. Teller wood and fuel company, -was found guilty in municipal court this morn- irg of having sold a short cord of wood. He was given the minimum fine of $10 by Judge Crowell. Mr. Teller is the second wood dealer found guilty of violating the state law in regard to the sale of wood during the past week, A. Cameron having been fined Friday. The cases were prosecuted fl)y‘ P. J. Russell, city attorney. gives it control of practically the en- tire banking assests of the United States, and its control of those great reservoirs of the people’s savings in Wall Street, the reserves of the in- surance companies. “The Astor wealth is statio. The Wealth of the Morgan associates is dynamic,” says Brandeis, and this explains why, with almost equal fortunes, the Astors have remained holders of New York real estate and a relatively unimportant factor in the nation's economic life, while the Morgans have put their heel of op- pression on the neck of every man in the United States. The Morgans con- trol money and credit, and through that they control the people. countries this' BEMIDJI MINNESOTA TUESDAY EVENING DECEMEER 9, 1913 RIDER WILL BE RETAINED Head of Game and Fish Commission Has Been Re-Appointed By Gover- nor—Bradley Also to Remain ACTION MEETS WITH APPROVAL Governor Eberhart has announced the Tre-appointment of George J. Bradley of Norwood and H. A. Rider of Minneapolis as members of the four years. Mr. Rider is met with approval by the sportsmen of Bemidji who appear to feel that the ‘executive agent has done all in his power to operate the commission on a real business basis. Mr. Bradley is a banker and is chairman of the commission. He has been a member and treasurer of the Republican state central committee Mr. Rider, in addition to being a member of the commission, is the executive agent of the department and draws a salary of $2,500 a year. The other members serve without compensation. The re-appointment of Mr. Rider is taken -to mdlcate that he again will be chosen executive agent, his term expiring January 1. The agenl is elected by the commission from | among its members. It has been reported for several ;days that a shake-up in the commis- sion was due and that Mr. Rider was to be retired as a member and given the position of superintendent of fisheries now held by B. W. Cabb Mr. Bradley it was said, was slated to take Mr. Rider’s place as agent These reports were due to the fact that the last Legislature critized the management of the department af- ter. an investigation by a House com- mittee. May Bring Bagley Here. Efforts are now being made to ‘bring the Bagley City. Ba ket Ball team to Bemidji for a game to be played here December 19. strong quint this season and have been practising 1or ‘the past several weeks. They are now prepared for games and will probably come to Be- midji to play in the near future. Will Use Piano. Reels of music has been ordered for the self playing piano at the rol- ler rink and the machine will again be in operation the latter part of the {week. Roller skating is still popul- ar with a large number and nearly all of the skates are in use at every opening of the rink. Will Have Slide Made. Arrangements have been made with C. J. Woodmansee, manager of the Majestic and Grand Theatres, to run a slide showing the picturc of the Bemidji Athletic Club Basketball team. This slide will be shown for the first time next week and is nov being made by N. L. Hakkerup. Presented With Charm It is with just pride that Ollie Neilson the popular manager of the Markham' hotel, is these days ex- hibiting a gold Elks’ charm, which was presented to him by the Bemidji lodge, 1052, of which-he- is secretary Mr. Neilson was recently married. Two diamonds are set on-the gold plate with the Elks’ emblem. House Passes Resolution for Co-oper- ation With Churchill. ‘Washington, Dec 9.—By an over- whelming vote the house passed the Hensley resolution requesting Presi- dent Wilson, so far as possible with regard for the interests of the Unir ed States, to co-operate with the sug- : gestion of Winston Churchill, lord of the British admiralty, for an interna- tional naval holiday of one year. State Game and Fish commission for | The governor’s action in re-naming | Bagley is - reported as having an exceptionally ' . CITY POOR FUND George Stein, City Clerk, Reports That This Portion of Bemidji’s Fin- ances Is Now Entirely out of Debt December Settlement With County Made, Bringing $7,737 to The City Treasury—Other funds Benefited For, the first time since Bemidji was organized as a city the poor fund of the city is now on a cash basis, being about $400 to the good, accord- ing to a statement made by Stein, city clerk, this morning. This is made possible because of the December | settlement with the county, growin out of the city portion of the coun- tv tax collections. The ‘poor fund has been a source |c£ worry to the councils of ‘Bemidji for many years and it was with a sigh of satisfaction that the Mayor Me- Cuaig received the news this morning that the fund was at 1ast free of debt. Will Keep It So “} am indeed glad that the poor fund is now on a cash basis,” said the mayor, “it is my desire to make as many funds as possible free of debts and to keep them so.” | The council has heen conservative in its expenditures relative to the poor fund and this fact alone is held to be to a large extent reapousible for its present condition. $1,737.37 Turned Over Yesterday $7,73748 was turned over to-the city by the county, as Bemidji’s share of the county col-: lections. Of this-amount proportionate amoynts will be placed in the vari-; ous funds of the city finances, which will.ef course greatly benefit each of Chelsea: 750" ‘Will Bé' Attraction Tonight and Wednesday The third of a series of pictures by the Famous Players Film company will be given at the Grand Theatre Tuesday and Wednesday evenings ‘when “Chelsea 7750,”” will be the attraction. Henry E. Dixey, the fa- mous “legitimate” star, one of the foremost favorites of the American stage, distinguishes “Chelsea 7750 by his convincing characterization of an eminent, able and conscienti- ous detective. The play sounds every depth of the underworld, discloses its secrets, its methods and emotions and penetrates the intricate laby- rinths of the submerged half. In a relentless pursuit of a traized and resourceful gang of counterfeitars, which later develops into an intencz mental and physical contest; wiih many impending difficulties an1l which eventually culminates in a complete and decisive victory, M. Dixey is provided with one of the strongest parts which in all his ver- satile and extended ecareer he has ever portrayed. Startling revelations ingenious machinations and over- whelming climaxes crowd fast in thrilling succession; and through it all the mystery and fascination of the world that lives under cover. Commissioners Meet Beltrami County Commissioners held an important meeting this morn- ing in the court house at which all were present except William Lennon of Kelliher. Business of importance was transacted and the meeting was continued this afternoon. IS FIRST TIME IN MANY YEARS heart-breaking disappointments, but| - Large Audiences Turn Ont To See and Hear Edison’s Latest Inven- tion 5 Two packed houses turned out to attend the Edison talking ' picture ‘program at the Brinkman last even- ing. Pictures showing both the comic and serious sides of life were thrown on the screen. A breakdown in the apparatus did not dishearten the large audience which waited half an hour while it was repafred. The talking pictures will be shown at the Brinkman this evening. MEMBERSHIP STILL GROWS| Eight Applications for Athletic Club Accepted—Several of -Governing Rules To Be Changed. MUST PAY DUES OR BE OUSTED Eight new applications were ac- cepted for membership to the Be- midji Athletic Club last night at a meeting which was held in the club irooms.' Attention of the members was called to the work.done by Cis- mouski Brothers who decorated the rooms and spent several-days work- ing for the club tor which they re- fused pay. Upon motion it was. de- cided to credit them with dues for one year as a token of appreciatim. Secretary QCarl Johnson was in- structed to write a letter thanking Mr. and Mrs. F. 8. Lycan for the Mor- ,ns chair which they donated and to Mr. and Mrs. Brooks for the library table and'to E. A. Barker for a c¢igar tray. A motion was also made that the committee appointed to make a llst of rules for the club revige the present hours so as to. allow business men the use of the gym- 'nasium after supper. - Another rule which forbids n% \|bers ‘who are not paid up in ‘dues f’nae the gymnasium or club rooms qvas also. ordered enforced. Owing gg,,flle ‘heavy expenses incurred. in #m# the rooms and paying for the gymnasium paraphernalia “the cash now on hand does not exceed $300. - This amount will undoubted- 11y be doubled in the course of a few weeks as a large number of the mem- bers are in arrears in regard to dues which must be paid up or they will be voted upon at the next meeting and suspended from the club. Will Put Boat Up. Captain W. B. McLachlan is now preparing to put his passenger launch, “The City of Bemidji,” upon dry dock for the winter as the lake is now commencing to freeze up and no more trips on the lake could be taken. This is the second time Mr. McLachlan has prepared to put his boat up but the warm weather con- tinued until December fifth and the lake showed no signs of freezing. Rushing Bank Work. Rapid progress is being made on the construction work of the First National Bank which is being remod- eled and a new stone front put in. A short delay was caused by the late shipment of the stone slab which was to be placed over the door. The door has now been completed and the con- tractors and masons are working on the second story. George Kreatz has charge of the work. Mrs. V. R. Morrison of Coleraine, returned to her home in that city yesterday after having ;been the guest of her daughter, Mrs. L. W. Griftith, over the week end. Sherm Bailey, inspector of game wardens, is spending today on the Iron Range, being called here on of-| ficial business. . ‘THE CUR RFFO®TFR SCOOP A Dashund Bull Is 1ots More Devoted HAS GOT ALOVIN® WIFE AN’ & BUNH 0 NICE-KIDs an’ To HAVIN® & DARN V%“rDefectiver Page %l | . I Bv *HOP’ @.q,g..vu.sn'n BALTS -1 - | [puueme nomos s = CHBISTHAS RUSH NOW ON CASH BASIS _FLOODS POSTOFFICE Fifty Pound Weight Limit For Firet And Second Zones Approved— " Lower Rates in Other Zones BEMIDJI CLERKS KEPT BUSY Number of Packages Growmg!ad. Day—Large Amounts In Money Orders Being Sent Abroad Monday’s mail brought a double batch of parcels by the parcel post route to the Bemidji postoffice yes- terday, no delivery having besn made Sunday, and the employes ef the office believe that from now on until New Years the mails will be crowded to the limit. Harry McClernan who is in charge of the parcel post delivery service is kept constantly-on the go and dap- ing the past week he has had to call for assistance from the other clerks. All of the post office clerks take a hand at receiving the pareels that are to be sent away and this end of the work is multiplying as well as that of the receiving. Many Money Orders The money order department is not being left unvisited during the Christmas rush and nearly at evegy moment of the day several are in line waiting to be served. Much: money is = being sent abroad. Important Changes Important changes in the parcel post. division were announced Im Washington recently. Decreassd rates in the third, fourth, fifth m sixth zones, an incrfease to the fifty- ‘pound _z:‘:ght limit in the first and ) es, and an increases to the i20-pound limit in the remaining Zzones were approved. These rules will be effective January, 1. The placing of books and other prinféfl tter, formerly third clams, into thg ‘fourth or parcel post class, - with parcel post ratés, above eight ounces ‘and parcel post weizht Hmits, was also approved, and will be im force March 16,7 = wyan Advice to Senders Advice that the. postal depariment is sending out to insure the Christ- mas mail being handled quickly and promptly urges senders to: Address all packages fully: and plainly, including street and number,~or number of rus" ral route, in order that there may be no delay in hardling them. Place sender’s name and ad- dress in the left hand corner of the envelope sure return of mail if not de- livered. Securely pack and wrap all mail matter so as to bear trans- ‘mission without breaking. Mat- ter other than that the con- tents of ‘the package may be examined easily by postal of- . ficials. When not so wrapped the matter will be charged with postage at the first class rate. Early Mailing Recommended * Packages should be prepared wrapped and addressed as indicated above, before being deposited, ,lm“' mailing, and should be deposlted as soon as ready and as early in _the dq{ as possible, thus avoiding congestion at the postoffice and insurinfi prompt dispatch. o BASKET BALL GAME TONIG'H'.I‘: Picked Team To Meet Bemidji Atk letic Club Quint Unusual interest is belng shot in the basket ball game which 1 be played this evening between' tY;‘ Bemidji Athletic Club five and a'q iint picked from the players about the city. The scrubs will be captained by Ed Ripple and promise to give the first team a hard game. Rwa Bell, forward on the first team, wilt not play tonight as tlhe resuit of am injured hand which was hurt in tke Bemidji-Brainerd game. ¥Panl lowe will take Bell’s position. 7dem ccats will be charged admissi:a to defray the expenses incurred. Building Nearing Completion. Bemidji’s new Northwestern Tele- phone building is now nearing com- pletion and plans are now being made to install the new switchbogrd, which i3 now on its way to Bemidji, in tke course of the next few weeks. or wrapper to im- o U ———— O S ——————— 2 s S R L