Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, January 13, 1914, Page 1

VOLUME 11,50, 219, TUMULTY- ANXIOUS T0 MAKE AMENDS Clarence George, Now Serving Year In Leavenworth Finds Secretary Is Not Always The Same CRITICISED SUPERIOR OFFICERS Recommended That Soldier Now Be Pardoned and That His Back Pay Be Restored To Him From Congressman C. H. Tavenner, Washington, January 13—Secre- tary Joseph Patrick Tumulty not only has the fine tact that indicates he has kissed the Blarney stone of the native land of his ancestors, but he has the impulsive warm-hearted- ness that is characteristic of the Irish Consequently now that Tumulty has discovered that he was the unwitting cause of a harsh punishment inflict- ed upon a private soldier in the regu- lar, he has gone about it to make what amends he can. The soldier is Clarence L. George, who is now undergoing a sentence of a year's imprisonment in the Leaven- worth federal penitentiary for criti- cising his superior officers subver- sive of the army discipline, with fore- feiture of his pay and with a dishon- orable discharge In the bargain. It came about in this way. Shortly after Woodrow Wilson’s nomination by the Democratic Party for the Presidency, George wrote a letter to Tumulty approving of Mr. Wilson as a candidate and hoping for his election. Tumulty answered in his usual fashion which is somewhat warmer in tone than ordinary routine correspondence s likely to be, It was only the private secretary’s warm- hearted nature showing forth in his routine work, but the solider got the idea that he had won a personal friend In Tumulty and one in whom he could confide his troubles. George had a few troubles. One of these consisted of looking on the wine when it is red, and this procliv- ity kept him in continual hot water. Army discipline is rigorous, and the private formed the opinion that the severe penalties visited upon him were amounting to persecution. So he sat down and told Tumulty all about it in a long letter, expressing his opinions with the utmost frank- ness. Tumulty in New Jersey and Tumul- cy In the White House, however, were different persons. The White House has a big crops of clerks, who see to it that only the more important com- munications get to the private sec- retary. So George's letter, instead of reaching Tumulty went to the War Department, and from there back to the army post where Private George was stationed. There it became Ex- hibit A in a court martial for the - soldier, and when he was found guilty the heavy punishment was meted out for him. The case having recently been brought to his attention, Tumulty has made a formal recommendation to President Wilson that George be pardoned and that his back pay be re- stored to him. GRAND RAPIDS TEAM NEXT Itasca County Five To Meet Local Quint Friday Evening—Contest Promises To Be Interesting VISITORS CONFIDENT OF VICTORY Another contest that promises to arouse the enthusiasm of the citizens of Bemidji will be staged next Friday evening in the Athletic Club hall of this city when the five representing that organization meet a quint pick- ed from the fastest athletes in Grand Rapids. For the past several years Bemidji and Grand Rapids have been close rivals for all - championship honors, Bemidji has won decisive victories over strong teams this season but in order to cinch the championship of the northwest it will be necessary ito defeat Grand Rapids and other teams of this section of the state who are out for the honors and are putting up a good fight. Minneapolis athletes have noticed the record being made by the Bem- idji five and arrangements will un- doubtedly be made for a game in the near future. ATTEND CONVENTION A, P. Ritichie And Charles Schroeder Leave For St. Paul Charles Schroeder, secretary, and A. P. Ritchie, vice president of the Beltrami County Agricultural as- sociation, left last evening for St. Paul, where they will be in atten- dance at a meeting of the Federation of County Fairs. They will be in the city a few days. { EVELYN NESBIT THAW. Fears Something Terrible Will Follow Husband’s Release. @ 1913, by American Press Assoclation. HARRY HAS MANY VAGARIES Evelyn Thaw Expects Trouble Will Follow Fugitive's Release. St. Louis, Jan. 13.—"Something ter- rible will happen soon,” cxclaimed Evelyn Nesbit Thaw in her dressing room at a local theater when informed that Harry K. Thaw might soon be at liberty. “I can't tell what it will be, but you will not have to wait long. No one can understand the vagaries of the mind of Harry Thaw. “He will make for the bright lights and champagne on the first opportu- nity and when he does you will hear from him.” WILL BUILD MODERN BARN Plans Drawn For Two Story Brick Livery to Be Erected Early in The Spring On Beltrami Avenue G. W. COCHRAN IS INTERESTED Thomas Johnson, a local architect has completed plans for a two story livery barn which will be erected next spring on the property where the McIver Livery barn is now modern The new structure will cost approximately $34,000 and will be built of brick material. located. and non-combustible The front will resemble that of a modern garage with plate glass windows. The horses will be stabled in the basement while the carriages will be It has not been fully decided as yet wheth- er or not the second story would be used for a hall or to make carriage rooms. G. W. Cochran, who now owns the property, has appointed Mr. Johnson architect and as the plans have al- ready been submitted for approval there will be no delay in progressing with the work. W. P. Foley, who is now proprie- tor, of the livery will continue to remain in charge of the building and will endeavor to improve his service under the better housing advantages. TAX COMMISSION COMING Will Hold Meeting March 31 For Pur- pose Of Instructing Assessors In Their Duties kept on the ground floor. THREE MEMBERS TO BE HERE For the purpose of instructing the assessors of the county in their duties three members of the state Tax Com- mission will visit Bemidji March 31. It is urged that as many assessors as possible be present at the meetingz. The members who will be here in March are J. G. Armson, Samuel Lord and O. M. Hall. SCOOP FORTY CENTS PER MONTR MANY TAXKING FLORSHEIM MAKES GOOD AS FARMER Young Harvard Graduate Has Model Farm North of This City—Turned Farmer For Health’s Sake METHODS AT FIRST LAUGHED AT “College Widow” To Draw, When the curtain Taises for the production of “The College Widow” which will be given by members of the Bemidji Athletic - Club next month, one of the largest crowds that has ever attended a-like perfor- mance in this city Will be present, if the present interést continues fo increase. Scarcity of’talent will not be one of the troubles to - contend with as requests are already being made by many of the best speakers and comedians of ‘the city- that they will be remembered when the cast is picked. The first practice will be held immediately upon the ar- rival of the manuscript which will arrive in the course of the next day or two. 3 ELECTION JUDGES NAMED Council At Meeting Iut Night Selects Those Who Will Have Charge Of Bringing Blooded Stock Into Pine Forests Appeared Foolish To Many —Results Proved Otherwise I L Florsheim, Harvard graduate son of the millionaire shoe manufac- turer, has transformed several hun- dred acres of cut-over land north of Bemidji into a rich and model farm and is blazing the trail of advanced farm methods for his hardy neigh- bors. The young Harvard graduate, came to Northern Minnesota principally tor his health and now has one of the The Polling Places best model farms in this state. ,e ke L ¥ ne‘t Month Mr. Florsheim, Harvard ’98, train- ed for the professional and business | POLLS WILL BE IN-USUAL PLACES world, but broke down shortly after leaving his college. He had been brought up in Chicago, where he at- tended public schools, later a prepara- tory college and was finally graduat- ed from the law department of Har- vard. He tried for months to regain his health at a Wisconsin sanitarium, but was considered too weak to again return to Chicago and enter the busi- ness world. While at the hospital the youug millionaire fell in love with his nurse, Miss Clara Priebe, and after a short romance, ‘they were married. They are now living on the farm, which lies on the shores of Clearwater lake, about twenty miles north of Bemidji. Men who will act as judges when the city election is held on Tuesday February 17 were selected by the council Tmembers at the meeting held last evening. The same polling places had at the last election will be used, these being: First ward, : Miller’s store; Second ward, Fire hall; Third ward, Decaire’s store; Fourth ward, Daly Employment office. The Judges Will be First ward—J. P. Riddell, Getchell and George Kirk. Second ward—D. C. Smyth, John Williams and Frand Miller. Third ‘ward—C. B, Hoyt, P. M. Decaire and Charles Wintersteen. Fourth ward—J. E. Croon, Louis Blooston and Willlam Blackburn. BINGERS AGAIN TAKE LEAD Defeat Clippers By 133 Pins In In- Ted Becomes a Farmer After leaving the hospital Mr. Flor- sheim was told to work in the open and he resolved to become a farmer He took a short course at the Wiscon- sin agricultural school and then he and his bride came to Northern Min- nesota. On the shores of the Lake Mr. ‘Florsheim purchased 500 acres of cut- over land. The small house was en- larged to contain fifteen rooms, mod- ern plumbing and other conveniences of the city were installed, and then| teresting City Bowling League Con- came an. engine which cleared the test: ‘\G,mv";"di;‘_‘ah” land of the stumps. The homestead- ers watched this young farmer and some laughed at the new methods. But Florsheim replied that it cost but $12 an acre to clear his land, and he went on regardless of the criticism. Blooded Cattle Next came blooded cattle, followed by swine and horses. That was three years ago. The homesteaders laughed again, this time declaring that it was a joke to bring blooded Guernseys in- to pine woods. But Mr. Florsheim laughed also and answered these jibes by tearing down the old barn and erecting a modern structure with cement floors and running wa- ter in front of each animal. He then purchased two fast horses and with these Mr. and Mrs. Florsheim make occasional visits to Bemidji for sup- plies = The second year the homesteaders dropped into ask questions and now ORIOLES TO PLAY SPILLERS By rolling three strong games the Bingers, led by Captain Hud Britten, last evening defeated the Clippers by 133 pins in a city Bowling league contest. The Binger victory again places them at the top in the race for the city champlonship, being tied with the Phoenix five. The Bingers lost the first game but took the next two. Several scores of 200 were made last night. Ralph Grover bowled high score, rolling 224, and Rube Ripple went above the 200 mark with 203. Mayne Stanton had the best average for three games, secur- ing 189, THE CUB REPORTER they are getting their swine, their Warner Gh})g:n 152 cattle and their horses for breeding Tapper 169 141 from Mr .Florsheim. Also they are Erlandson 164 135 gradually installing modern con- Grover 224 183 veniences for the farm and for the King (Capt.) 162 186 women folks. A homesteader sald e [ aleh 0 yesterday that the coming of this 880 777 Eastern young man revolutionized Total 2,499 farm life in this section of the state. 3 > So from a joke this Harvard grad- ‘. Bingres uate has become a leader. He recent- [ Hubert 204 169 ly organized the Neving Dam Co- [R. Ripple * 159 184 oerative Creamery company. He is |Stanton 191 194 clerk of the school board and last |Bell 123 164 fall succeeded in having a new school | Britten Capt. 198 171 house erected. The farm has quad- LA rupled in value and now, his health 875 882 returned, Mr. Florsheim is content |Total 2,632 with the farm life, and but a few Standing of the Teams weeks ago purchased several hundred w. L. acres adjacent to his land, which he |Bingers S50 1 666 plans to clear next spring. Phoenix 2 1 666 Orioles 1 1 .500 Postpone Action Spillers 1 1 500 At the regular monthly meeting |Clippers 2 2 .500 held last evening of the school board [Gophers 0 2 000 jit was decided to postpone action in the naming of member of the board to succeed Edward Jackson, resigned. Tomorrow evening the Orioles will play the Spillers. = These teams are now tied for- third place. : Does “Dachs” Take After His Mother? Yah-Yah, He Does mm (OOUNTY ATTORNEY =4 NAKESGOODRECORD Cases Prosecuted During 1913 Re- sulted in Convictions While Many Thought Best To Plead Guilty EXPENSE LOWEST IN YEARS Manslaughter Case Against August Johnson, Slayer of Sam Marin Shortest Murder Trial on Record Graham M. Torrance, county at- torney has forwarded his' annual report to the.attorney general. The report shows an unusual record for a prosecuting attorney and shows that during the past year a convic- tion was secured in every case where the defendant stood trial. The expense of the county in the handling of criminal cases for the year was the lowest for the past ten years. This result was not due to the lack of criminals apprehended, but to a large extent on account of the fact that a large number en- tered pleas of guilty, either beforz or after indictment. The principal cases disposed of during the year were: 4 Johnson Guilty. Manslaughter: August Johnson. Guilty on trial, Forgery—Alex Sawyer, Ben Over- by, Frank Dowd, David Dixon. Alex Sawyer stood trial, was con- victed, and the other three pleaded guilty. & Grand Larceny, First Degree-— John Stalberk, plea of guilty. Grand Larceny in Second Degree— Mm. Clark, Fred Busik, Steve Rogers, Barney Lynch, Chas. McKinnon. The first three were found gulilty on trial, and the last two entercd pleas of guilty. Three Plead Guilty. Burglary—Otto Hermsdorfer, Wal- ter L. Barth, James Johnson, Tom Mashik, Clifford Ebner. The first two were found guilty on trial, and the last three pleaded guilty. 2 "y Shortest Case. The manslaughter case against August Johnson, for the shooting of Sam Marin in Bemidji on. February. 1st, was the shorest homicide trial ever held in the county. The case was called at 9 a. m,, the jury was selected and the state rested at noon, the case was closed and submitted to the jury in the evening of the same day, and the jury rturned a verdict of guilty early the next morning. The case was tried before Judge Stanton. The report of the county attorney on file with the county auditor, shows that during the year he ex- pended from his contingent fund the sum of $112.72 in the prepar- ation and trial of civil and criminal business for the county, traveling expenses and incidental expenses. The law permits the expenditure of- $1,000 from this fund each year. U. C. T. DANCE FRIDAY Sixth Dance Of Series Promises To Be Well Attended For the sixth time during the winter season the Bemidji United Commercial Travelers will entertain the members of that order and their friends at a dance in the City ha!l Friday evening. Music will be furn- ished by Remfrey’s orchestra ad re- freshments will be served through- out the evening. These dances have been considered the most popular of the season’s festivities and are al- ways well attended. “MOTHER” JONES” GOES BACK Returns to Trinidad in Keeping With Her Promige. Trinidad, Colo., Jan. 13.—“Mother” Mary Jones, strike leader, deported from the Southern Colorado coal ties, returned to Trinidad secretly and registered at a hotel. General John Chase, who ordered her déportation a week ago, declared at -the time that “Mother” Jones would be arrested and .held incom- municado should she return. flelds Jan. 4 by the military authori-| — KKK KKK KKK KKK KK x BOHUMIR ERYL. X KRR KK KKK K KKK \ Famous Band Leader, Who With His Two Talented Daughters Appeared at Methodist Auditorium, MANY ENJOY * CONCERT Famoug Band Master And His Two Talented Daughters Entertained Large Audience Last Evening. PROGRAM FAR ABOVE AVERAGE Kryl, the world-famed corneter and bandmaster, with his two talent- ed and charming daughters, Jose- phine, violinist, and Marie, pianist, delighted a select and enthusiastic audience at the Methodist Church auditorium last evening. In the appearance of this trio of artists, the assurance of the Woman'’s Study club that our city would be favored with a musicial event of rare excellence, was more than fulfilled. It was a superior program in its every number, 4 After hearing Kryl it is easy to]. understand why he has attained the fame which makes him an attraction in the musicial centers of the world, He is a complete master of the cor- net. His rendition of “King Carni- val,” his own composition, with its low theme and accompaniment, Is wonderful and in itself crowns him an artist of great ability. But, even when compared with the great Kryl, his youthful daughters emphasize the excellence of the pro- gram by their skill, Josephine plays the violin with such rare sympathy, expression and strength as to cause wonder that one so young could ac- quire such proficiency. In her ren- dition of “Faust Fantasle.” with wonderful tochnique and clear har- monies, she was the admiration of every auditor. Marie, the younger of the daugh- ters, is a prodigy as a pianist. In her solos, as well as an accompanist, she plays with such exquisite expression and rare skill as to entitle her to high rank as an artist. The concluding number, the “An-] gels' Serenade” number, in which all joined, afforded each artist an op- portunity to manifest skill, and furnished a great finale to a superb entertainment. If Kryl and his daughters, or either of them, ever again favor Be- midji with their presence it is cer- tain that our best auditorium will be taxed to its capacity. 8ult by Taxpayers to Enjoin County From Further Expense. Kansas City, Jan. 13.—The fourth trial of Dr. B, Clarke Hyde, charged with the murder of Colonel Thomas H. Swope, was postponed -again. The county prosecutor set forth that the case could not go to trial as set because of a suit filed in the cir- cuit court iast Saturday by two Jack- son county taxpayers to enjoin the county court from paying the ex- penses of further prosecution of the physician. 5 Judge Porterfield set the case for Jan. 19. e R WOULD PLACE CITY COUNCIL ON SALARY Comumittee Appointed By Counsil To Make Recommendations For Revi- sion Of Charter Make Report ; T0 LENGTHEN OFFICE TERMS Recommend That Mayor Be Given $50 A Month And Alderman Three. Dol- lars For Each Meeting That the members of the city council be placed on salary;.that the terms of office be extended; that cer- tain funds be given a certain levy limit; that the city be given a park commission and that the inititative referendum and recall -clauses be ' made a part of the revised charter is recommended in a report which Wwas approved at the council meeting last night and will be forwarded to the charter commission. The report is the result of work done by a com- mittee of alderman selected by the council to recommend that chariges be made in the present charter. The Mayors Salary The councilman has some difficul- b ty in reaching an agreement on. the recommendations, - several other plans being submitted, but after a lengthy discussion the proposed re- visions were accepted. The plan is to place the mayor and each of the councilman on the pay roll. It is recommended that the mayor be given a salary of $50 per month, and that the alderman be given three dollars for each meet- ing they attend, the amount to be paid each alderman mnot to exceed $100 per year. Lengthen Term Another feature of the proposed revisions is the scheme to hereafter have the alderman serve four year terms. The plan is to begin the long ™ term in March 1915, the alderman receiving the highest number of i votes: to serve four years and the > next highest to hold the two year term. Thereafter the term would be for four years for all alderman. The mayor, city clerk, treasurer, as- sesgor and alderman at large would serve for.two year terms. A Park System 1t is also recommended that a-park commission” be provided for. This commission would have charge of a system of parks. It is also provided that tax levy limits be fixed not to exceed 3 mil's for the sinking fund, 5 mills for the poor fund and 1 mill for the park fund, WINS BY KNOCKOUT ROUTE Mike Gibbons, Clever 8t. Paul Mau, Wins from Bob McAllister In Sev enth Round for Final Count, BIOW TO JAW ENDS MATCH : 4 New York, Jan., 13.—Mike Gib- bons of St. Paul knocked out Bob McAllister of San Francisco in the seventh round of a 10-round match last night, A decisive blow, a right hook to the jaw, came at the end of a minute and 38 seconds’ fighting in the seventh, Gibbons weighed in at 162 1-2 ppounds and McAllister at 160. The Californian also had the advantage in height and reach. McAllister outpointed his oppon- ent in the first four rounds, although Gibbons occasionally -sent over hard left hooks. Gibbons got to his man in the fifth, landing left hooks fo the jaw and effective rights to the body, but McAllister’s work at long range evened up the round. Gibbons repeatedly hooked McAl- lister on the jaw with lefts in the sixth and McAllister showed signs of tiring. In the final round Gib- bons caught the Californian with a right cross to the jaw, staggering his man. He followed up- his ad- vantage with a bombardment of lefts and rights and ended the contest with a hard right hook to the point of the jaw. OPENS OFFICES HERE Dr. Garlock, Eye, Ear, Nose And Throat Specialist Comes to Bemidji —_— Dr. A. V. Garlock, eye, ear, nose and throat specialist has opened of- fices in the Gibbon’s block, Dr. Gar- lock comes to Bemidji well recom- mended by the community which he ecently left in southern Minnesota. He is a graduate of the medical col- lege of Northwestern university and of the Policlinic Hospital of Chicago. 7 Andrews Returns, Attorney A. A. Andrews returned this morping from St. Paul where he.