Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, January 7, 1914, Page 1

VOLUME 11. No. 214. BEMIDJI MINNESOTA, WEDNESDAY EVENING JANUARY 7, 1914, SIX LABOR MEN GET NEW TRIALS Other Convicted Dynamitefs Must Serve Sentences—Case Will Go To Higher Courts if Motion is Denied ARE THIRTY-TWO CONVICTIONS Only Two Did Not Apeal—All But Six Have Been At Liberty Under Heavy Bonds Ohicago, Jan. 7.—The judgment ot the federal district court at Indian- apolis sentencing to prison thirty members of the International Iron ‘Workers was affrmed by the United States circuit court of appeals here in twenty-four cases. reversed. The cases reversed were remanded to the lower court for retrial. The de- fendants in these cases are: Olat A. Tveitmoe, San Francisco; Willlam McCaln, Kansas City; James E. Ray, Peoria; Richard H. Houlihan, Chicago; Fred Sherman, Iadianap- olis; Willlam Bernhardt, Cincinnati. The union men were convicted of conspiring to transport explosives on trains. ‘The sentence of seven years’ penal servitude against Frank M. Ryan of Ohioago, president of the association, ‘was affirmed. Thirty-two Convictions, There were thirty-two convictions in the dynamite cases growing out of the blowing up of the Los Angeles Times bullding. Two of the convict- ed men did not appeal. All but six of the thirty who appealed are at lib- erty under bond. Charles Beum of Minneapolis is among the twenty-six who must serve out their senfences. He was sentenc- ed to three years in Leavenworth fed- eral penitentiary. No effort will be made by the gov- ernment to compel the return to pris- on of the men denied retrial pending the hearing of their petition for a re- hearing of the case. If this petition is denied it was an- nounced by E. N. Zoline, counsel for the convicted dynamiters, an appeal will be taken to the United States su- preme court. Six cases were Men Who Figure in Appeal. The arguments for the appcal were heard by Federal .Judges Kohlsaat, Baker and Seaman during several days following Nov. 191 The government was represcnted by Charles W. Miller, district attor- ney of Indianapolis, and B. N. Zoline and P. H. O'Donnell of Chicago, and Chester H. Krum of Indianapolis ap- peared for the defendants. The decision commented on the na- ture of the evidence in the Indianap- olis trial saying: “The evidence presented in the printed bill of exceptions makes sev- eral printed volumes and it is notable that no error is assigned for excep- tlon or rejection of testimony through- out the trial, except as to the admis- sibility of testimony by McManigal and Clark, who were defendants un- der the indictment.” National Investigation by Federal Commission. Washington, Jan. 7.—Nationwide investigation of labor disturbances is to be immediately undertaken by the federal commission on industrial rela- tions. Decision to do so was reached following a flve days’ active session. Because of the apparent misunder- standing as to its powers and duties the commission adopted a resolution stating that it “has no power to act as a board of conciliation or media- tion in labor disputes, or to interfere in any manner with the attempted settlement of such controversies.” The resolution adds, however, that the commission in “carrying out its duties to discover the underlying oauses of industrial unrest will inves- tigate existing as well as past dis- turbances.” HALF MILLION ENDOWMENT Knights of Columbus Present Sum to Catholic College. Baltimore, Jan. 7.—A check for $600,000 from the Knights of Colum- bus of the United States for the Catholic university at Washington was presented to Cardinal Gibbons by Sames A. Flaherty of Philadelphia, supreme knight of the order. Monsignor Thomas J. Shahan, pres ident of the university, and members of the faculty attended the presenta- tion ceremony, which took place at the cardinal's residence. The large sum has been collecteéd by the Knights in the last four years. It will be used to establish fifty schol- arships at the university. Will Sue to Get Will. Fairfax, Va., Jan. 7.—State Senator R. E. Thornton announced that acting at the request of officers of the Daugh- ters of the American Revolution he would ask the Virginia legislature to authorize the attorney general of the state to sue to recover the will of Martha Washington, now in the pri- vate collection of J. P. Morgan at New York. German Heiress Marries. Berlin, Jan. 7—The heiress to one of the largest fortunes in Germany, Miss Marie Anne von Friedlaender- Fuld, a daughter of Germany’s ‘“coal king,” was married to John Power Bertram Ogilvy Freeman-Mitford, -a younger son of Baron Redesdale of the English peerage. - OLAF A. TVEITMOE. One of the Convicted Dy- namiters Given New Trial. Photo by Ameriéan Press Assoclation. _—_ TYLER MADZ DAKOTA BISHOP Rector of Hagerstown (Md.) Church Is Consecrated. Hagerstown, Md., Jan. 7.—Rev. John Poyntz Tyler, rector of St. John's Protestant Iipiscopal church of thig city, was consecrated bishop of North Dakota, to which ofiice he was elected at the general convention of the Epis- copal church in New York city last October. Bishops Daniel S, Tuttle of Mis- souri, Alfred M. Randolph of Virginia and John Gardner Murray of Maryland were the conscerators. The sermon was delivered by Right Rev. Beverley D. Tucker, coadjutor of Southern Vir- ginfa. WILL WORK IN HARMONY President Allbright of Northern De- velopment Association Says Three Leagues Will Work Together. NORTHROP TALK AT MEETING President C. A. Allbright of the Northern Minnesota Development as- sociation, who has returned to Brain- erd from Minneapolis, says a plan is under way to organize the officers of the three development associations of the state under one federation to co-operate on all matters of state- wide interest, A meeting of the president and sec- retary of the Northern Minnesota De- velopment association, Southern Min- nesota Better Development league and the West Central Minnesota De- velopment association to perfect such an organization has been called at the Frederick hotel, St. Paul, Jan. 14, Dr. Cyrus Northrop, for many years president of the University of Minnesota, will deliver an address at the December meeting of the North- ern Minnesota Development associa- tion at Brainerd Dec. 1, 2, 3 and 4, on “The New Political Era,” COL. MARSHALL TO TALK Salvation Army Official Here Tomor- row night There will be a special meeting at the Salvation Army hall tomorrow night at 8 o’clock, conducted by the provincial commander Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Marshall assisted by the Y. P. Secretary Major C. R. Boyd of Minneapolis. Col. Marshall is a very interesting speaker and the Major is an exceptionally good singer and musician as well as a good speak- er. A cordial invitation is extended to all to come and hear these officers. Are Practicing Baseball High school boys promise to have an exceptionally fast baseball team next spring and have already com- menced discussing .the positions to be filled by the candidates. Gloves and balls have already put in an ap- pearance and during vacant periods several of the boys make a practice NEW HAVEN ROAD T0 TAKE “CURE” Howard Elliott, President of Comany, Confers With Attorney General Mc- Reynolds—In Two Day Session DETAILS TO BE SETTLED Propmea Plan of Reorganization To Restore Competition In New Eng- land Would Lop Subsidiary Line’ Washington, Jan. 7.—After a two- hour conference between Attorney General McReynolds and Chairman Howard Elliott of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad it was understood that the New Haven will. agree to a reorganization to restore competition in transportation through- out New England. No official announcement was made but Mr. Elliott will remain in Wash- ington for several days and it was be- lieved may settle details of the plan. Mr. Elliott and the attorney general carefully considered the New England situation with regard to a reorganiza- tion. As he left the attorney general's office Mr. Elliott said he could make no official announcement now, but said “things look encouraging.” What Action Would Mean. A reorganization of the New Haven would include some plan for its dis- posal of control over the Boston and Maine railroad, the cancellation of its agreement with the New York Cen- tral* for the operation of the Boston and Albany, the giving up of its so called Sound steamship lines, which operate from New York to Bridgeport, New Haven and New London, Provi- dence and other New England cities, the giving up of its trolley lines and its so called outside steamship lines. One argument that inclines the at- torney general to favor a dissolution is that the New Haven might have difficulty in disposinz of its holdings at the present time. Under such a plan Mr, cculd approve or disarprc tees who were sclected on details of the d HOLD JOINT INSTALLATION Workman and Degree of Honor Install New Officers For Coming Year At a joint installation of the installed: Past Chief of Honor. Chief of Honor . .Bertha Smith Lady of Henor . ..Clara Webster Chief of Ceremonies. .Isabelle Larson Rec. Financier........ Andy Larson Minnie Cuttar Receiver. Dr. Shannon Usher ... .....Rose Coleman Inner Watch ........ Louise Benson The Workman installed were as follows: M. W. Dr. Shannon; F. P. Barnell; 0., Gus Larson; R, J. P, Lahr; F., S. A. Cutter; R. A, Lar- son; Guide, H. Tardy; G. W., A. E. Webster; 0. W. H. Ellitson. MASQUERADE THIS EVENING Roller Skaters To Be Entertained At B. A. C. Hall. What promises to be the most en- tertaining event at the roller rink this season will be given tonight when W. B. MacLachlan manager. gives the roller masquerade which he has been planning for the past several weeks. Arrangements have been made with the “Duteh’” band to furnish music for the occasion. Four prizes will be awarded for the best appearing and most comical costumes oh the floor. The judges will be picked from the audience. FUNERAL TOMORROW. Remains of Randahl McDougal To Be Buried in Holy Cross Cemetery. ~ 'Randahl McDougal, who died yes- terday in this city, will be buried to- morrow morning in Holy Cross Ceme- tery. Services will be held at St. Philip’s Cathedral _Church, Rev. Father Philippe officiating. Mrs. B. M. Giles left this morning for Minneapolis ‘where she will spend the next two weeks as the guest of her parents. following newly elected officers were | *{repre Workmen and Degrée of Honor the|. W. T. Cox To Wed Evelyn Gould Of Granby, Canada, Thig Evening —_— W. T. Cox, state forester, will be married at 6 o'clock’ this evening to Evelyn Gould, of Granby, Quebec, Canada. The wedding will take place at the home of the bride, and will be followed by a receptionm. L. F. Johnson, firé ranger of this city, received an invitation several days ago to be present at the cere- mony, but was unable to do so. Mr. Johnson returned yesterday from the twin cities. SERIES START T()MORROW Superior Quint Will Arrive In Be- midji Thursday For Three Games With Athletic Club Five. CONTESTS TO BE HARD FOUGHT Interest in the Superior-Bemidji basketball games - Wwhich will be played in Bemidji on Thursday, Fri- day and Saturday of this week has reached the boiling point and the en- thusiasm that will be shown tomor- row evening will excedd that of any former game. Strengtaened by the Bradley brothers, the Wisconsin team that met defeat in this ‘eity last sea- son, will endeavor to make up for this loss by carrying -aWway all hon- ors this heason. The championship of the North- west rests upon the outcome of these games and the winner will be ex- pected to contest will the Ascensions for the championship of the state. So confident of victory are the man- agers of each team that dates have already been scheduled: for the game with the Minneapolis five that now holds the state championship. Although Superior will have such men as the Bradley.boys, Art Olson, Erickson and other men who are some of the fastest play- eason, Bemidji will also be nted by men of unusual bas- ket ball ability. Julius Bestul, formerly a star on the St. Olaf’s College team has re- turned and will play.guard for the locals. Peck, Neumann, Brandon, Howe, Bell, Ripple and Earle Bailey will also play against the visitors. Following the game. Friday even- ing & dince wilt be Elvén in the City all in honor of the visitors. WORK NEARING COMPLETION First National Bank Soon To Move Into Remodeled Quarters, Carpenters are now putting the finishing touches in the decorating and other work on the interior of the Jirst National Bank building which recently has been remodeled and an addition built. Owing to the delay in the shipment of some of the stone used for the front of the building and the entrances, the work has been delayed for several days. Martin Longballa, who will continue to run a barber shop in the basement, will be unable to move his fixtures into the remodeled quarters for several days as the result of a shipment of tiling which was delayed. CONCERT LAST OF MONTH. Second Band Entertainment Delayed Because of Lack of Specialties. Owing to the difficulty in obtain- ing soloists and speakers, Alden Remfrey, director of the Bemidji band has been forced to postpone the date of the next concert which was to be given the first part of this month. No definite date has been set as yet for this attraction but ar- rangements are being made to give it the last week of this month. Fol- lowing the concert a dance will be given. As usual no charge will be made for the concert but a small dance fee will be made. Mrs. R. H. Schumaker leaves this evening for St. Paul, where she will remain for the rest of the winter. Mr. and Mrs. George Strickland en- tertained at bridge last evening in honor of their guests, Mr. and Mrs. srare rossomen wasmizs | MINNEQOTA [S LAND OF MILK AND HONEY Gopher States Ranks Third Among States of Nation in Dairying And Is Becoming Noted For Its Bees WILL SOON EQUAL WISCONSIN Beekeeping Lectures To.. Be Given— Will Continue From Two To Six Weeks—Austrian Expert Coming This is the latest descriptive phrase ey.” This is the laest descriptive phrase ology applide to the state by agnicul- tural educators at the university farm and they are backil}g up the claim with figures and facts. As a dairy state Minnesota ranks third in the United States, according to Prof. T. H. Haecker, chief of the division of dairy husbandry, and is rapidly overtaking New York and Wisconsin, which lead in the industry. Ranks High in Bee Industry Now .come the beekeepers of the state with the claim that Minnesota is one of the most fertile fields in the world for the production of honey. While the department of apiculture has just been established at the agri- cultural college, its fame already has spread abroad. Because of this Fran- cisek Rojina of . Laibach, Carniola, Austria, is on his way to America to enter the first course in beekeeping whieh will begin this month, accord- ing to Prof. Francis Jager, head of the department. Mr. Rojina is the son of the head of the Austrian Na- tional Beekeepers’ association. Course to Open January 19. The course will begin January 19 and continue from two to six weeks. The Minesota State Beekeepers’ asso- ciation has interested itself in the work and will publish advertisements and announcements of the course in every newspaper in the state. The lectures will deal with both honey production and the manarement of bees and special instruction for be- ginners in the art. ORIOLES PLAY TONIGHT Moet- The. Ringers .In City Bowling League Contest A poitponed game between the Ori- oles and Bingers will be played this evening. It will be a regular City league contest. The Gophers were scheduled to play tonight but owing to the absence from the city of Nat Given the game was postponed. The Bingers comprise Hud Britten, Frank Hubert, Earle Bailey, Rube Ripple and Rem Bell, while the Orioles are made up of Barney Popp, Henry Com- insky, Raymond Lord, Ralph Brandon and George Armstrong. Merchants Organize A meeting was held yesterday af- ternoon at the Commercial club by the merchants of the city and an organization was formed. The next meeting of the new organization will be held next Tuesday evening in the club rooms. The officers elected yes- terday follow; E. A. Barker, president. K. K. Roe, vice-president. E. M. Sathre, secretary. « B. F. Netzer, treasurer. The meeting yesterday was well attended, and the members are en- thusiastic over the prospects of the new organization. More Licenses This Year. More marriage licenses were issued in the year 1913 than any other year in the history of Beltrami coun- ty. Twenty more licenses were issued last year than in 1912 and nearly fifty more than in 1911. Nov- ember was the busiest month for the marriage license clerk during the past year, although June ranked as a close second. In former years June was always the record month. F. And A. M. Meeting. There will be a regular meeting of the F. and A. M. this evening in the Masonsic hall. Work in third degree. D. W. Spooner. of playing.catch in the gymnasium. THE CUB SCOOP rerorrer GEE \t3 GETTIN LATE- T JES GOTTA FIND A Room For. | THE. PUP AM' MYSELE RIGHT awax Quicts - OR ITS THE STREET, Forus - (] SAN-Le OFFN THAT BELLNS i =—| NVHAT D'Ya mEaN EI==5 A ROOM FOR. YOURSELF aN DAWG-! Any Port In A Storm i TWBESTT i CANDOS QwE) ~(0u THKEX To 0 HE FIRST DooR ), N BACK-We DoNT RENT 0URS'. ROOMs To ! Dawgs! i R. H. SCHUMAKER, W. M. HOWARD ELLIOTT. Head of New Haven Road Confers With Attorney General. FERRIS HULDS CONFERENCE Governor Meets Sheriff, Business Men 3 and Union Officials. " Houghton, Mich,, Jan. 7.—Governor Ferris, here to unravel the copper strike tangle, visited Sheriff. James Cruse of H ¢n county at the lat- ter’s heme L the sheriff is too ill to leave his bed. Other officials having to do with the maintenance of law and order in this and Keweenaw counties canie to the governor's room. After they had been question- ed the state executive received repre- sentatives of the mining companies, of the Western Federation of Miners, business men and citizens generally. The union leaders came by formal appointment. WILKINSON BROUGHT BACK Young Man Accused of Having Forg- ed Checks on Several Bemidji Mer- chants Arrested in Minneapolis TAKEN AFTER WEEK'S CHASE Hal Wilkinson, the 20 year old boy, who is accused of having forged several checks on Bemidji merchants New Year's eve, was brought to Be-| e midji last evening from Minneapolis Ly Sheriff Andrew Johnson. The arrest was made following a chase by the sheriff of several days. He was taken at the home of a friend by the sheriff. Wilkenson was formerly employed Ly the.International Lumber com- pany as a clerk in one of its camps. On the last day of the year he quit working for the company, and later the worthless checks, amounting to approximately $100 were passed on two merchants. It was discovered that ten checks had been torn from the back of the camp check book. The checks passed here were found to be three of those stolen. WILL HAVE SUPPLEMENTS Legal i’apers of County Will Print Tax List and Financial Statement Yesterday’s news item in the Pio- neer stating that the county commis- sioners had awarded the county printing to the Pioneer after consid- ering several bids was erroneous. The printing was given to the Pioneer but with the understanding that the pro- ceedings, financial statement and tax list be printed in supplement form in all legal papers of the county. But one bid was filed. Mackenzie Here W. R. Mackenzie, of this city, sec- retary of the Northern Minnesota De- velopment association, was in Be- midji this morning enroute to Duluth. Mr. Mackenzie says that the office of the association in the Palace block at Minneapolis, is now established and much work is being accomplish- ed. The secretary said that if the work kept piling up at the rate it has been coming in the last days. an ad- been coming in the last few days an additional stenographer will be neces- By "HOP" [TWO ARRESTED 'FOR BOOTLEGGING Harry Smith, Restsurant Man, And James Mathews, Saloon Porter, . Answer Charges of Supt. Dickins SOLD LIQUOR TO INDIANS Taken Before Court Commissioner Fisk This Morning and Bound Over To The Grand Jury Having become aroused at the number of Indians of the Red Lake Indian reservation who have been able to obtain intoxicating liquors during the last few months, Walter F. Dickins, superintendent, caused an investigation which resulted in the airest of Harry Smith, who has been in-charge of the restaurant op- erated in the Sullivan saloon building and James Mathews, porter at the Lake Shore hotel. The arrests were made yesterday afternoon by Deputy Sheriff George Denly and Deputy Sheriff James Ca- hill, on . complaints sworn out by Superintendent Dickins. Both men were taken before D. H. Fisk, court commissioner, this morning and were bound over to the grand jury. Is Serious Charge For some tine Superintendent Dic- kins hag noticed that Indians have heen able to secure liquor in Bem- idji and was anxious to see that a stop was put to the practice. An in- vestigation showed that on December 30 and 31, Indians by the names of William Knickerbrocker, ‘Wildam Sumner and Wabeneas, obtained in- toxicants here. The ,evidence point- ed toward the two mén named in the complaints. It is ~ charged that Mathews sold liquot to two of the Indians. The complaint charges that the liquor was sold to the Indians for fifty cents a pint. The charge is a serious ome, and carries with it heavy penalties. The government may be asked to assist in the prose- cution of the cases. Saloon Men Not Guilty. No charge against any saloon men was made, and it is believed that Be- midji. liquor dealers are careful in selling whiskey to be carried from the building. {4 VISIT CONTY BASTILE Number Awaiting Trial or Serving Jail Sentences Increases From Three In Less Than Week FOUR BROUGHT FROM BAUDETTE Eleven new boarders have become the guests of Deputy Sheriff James Cahill, who has charge of the county bastile, during the last few days. A week ago the number of prisoners was cut to the lowest number in some time, three being confined here. The list now includes fourteen men, some of them being held for petit larceny, grand larcency, vagrancy, jumping transportation and other of- fences. K Four men Harry and Hallie Olt- man, brothers, and William and Har- ry Wilson, brothers, are now in the jail here, having been broughf from Baudette where they were sentenced to twenty days for having jumped their railroad transportation fur- nished them by a Duluth employment agency in shipping them to a camp. They were brought to Bemidji by De- puty Sheriff Dundas. T Two men are being held for sell- ing liquor to Indians. Pete Sundea was arrested at Ny- more yesterday by Deputy Sherift George Denly, charged with vag- rancy. He was taken before- Jus- tice William Nye and given ten days. William Short ‘will complete a sen- tence in a few days, for having sent obscene literature through the mails. . Judges Named. Three local judges, chosen to award the seventy-five dollar 14k, Solid Gold Omega Bracelet Watch, are as follows: Professor W. P. Dyer, E. Denu and F. A: Wilson. The judges may be depended upon to impartially decide the winner in the “Skill Test” now being advertised by Geo. T. Baker & Co., the jewelers, who are authorized factory agents for Omega Watches. The watch is to be given absolutely free, to the boy or girl, man or woman, who compiles the longest list ‘of words from the letters in the words, “Omega Watch.” Cut out the advertisement and try your skill. 4 Call England, district agent for the Aetna Insurance company, has pur- chased the residence on the corner of 10th street and Bemidji avenue. The deal was made with the Reynolds & Winter Real Estate Company. Mr. England is now repairing his new home and will take possession about January 16th, gy -