Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, January 24, 1914, Page 1

»- VOLUME 11, NO. 228. MEASURES FOR TRUST CONTROL Three Bills In Accord With Message Of President Wilson Introduced— Sent By Representative Clayton SUBMITTED TO THE HOUSE Are As Agreed Upon In Conference Between The Chief Executive And Congressional Leaders ‘Washingten, Jan. 24—Administra- tlon leaders in congress settled down to deliberations on the tentative anti- trust measures designed to supple- ment the Sherman act, in accordance ‘With suggections by President Wilson. Measuras prohibiting interlocking divectorates, -defining restraints of trade included within the meaning of terms of the Sherman act, and pro- hibiting “sut throat” competition, were Introuced in the house by Rep- résentative Clayton in the form agreed upsn in conferences. Senator Newlands, chairman of the interstate commerce committee, plan- ned to Imtroduce them with the inter- state trade commission bill in the senate as moon as the Alaska railroad bill was ocut of the way. In the trade relations measures no provision as made for the prohibi- tion of holding companies as suggest- ed in Pregident Wilson's message, but it war announced that the com- mittees wenld further consider that phase of the trust regulation program and probahly would add a section to the bill. It was ezplained that the reason for omitting reference to that subject was beocause nefther the president nor ad- ministration Jeaders had determined just how far the government should 80. GROWER-S ENDORSE WORST North Dakota Farm College Head Boomed for Senate. Fargo, N. D, Jan. 24—With the adoption of resolutions approving woman'’s suffrage and fayoring Presi- dent J. H. Worst of the North Da- kota Agiicultural college for the nomination for United States senator in the coming primary election the sixteenth annual convention of the Tri-state Grain Growers’' association closed. Dr. Worst was re-elected president of the organization. The convention wiil be held in this city next year. T. A. Hovestad, development agent of the Great Northern Rallway company, was elected vice president and W. C. Powers secretary. The endorsement of President Worst for the senate was practically unani- mous, but the question of woman's suffrage caused a spirited fight, which lagted for nearly an hour. Prominent suftragist’ leaders appeared before the convention and pleaded that their fight for the ballot be endorsed. LARGE INCREASE IS SHOWN Americans Drank 70,000,000 Gallons of Whisky In Six Months. Washington, Jan. 24—The Ameri- can people drank 70,000,000 gallons of whisky, smoked 4,090,300,000 cigars and puffed 8,711,000,000 cigarettes during the six months ended Dec. 31, according to figures announced by Commissioner Osborn of the internal revenue bureau. The total collection of taxes for the six months totaled $167,847,905, an Increase of $4,175,630 over the corre- sponding period for 1912, Thé income tax pald under the new law aggregat- ed $1,509. This tax did not have to be paid until March 1. HITS BOY SCOUT MOVEMENT Before Mine Convention. Indienapolis, Jan. 24.—Some radical dalutions remained for considera- m of the United Mine Workers of America convention, which began conslderation of the report of the committee on resolutions on Wednes- day afternoon. Several resolutions, directed against the militla and the Boy Scout move- ment, have been introduced and an- other proposes that there be a general stilke of miners in case an interna- tional war is engaged in by the Unit- ed States. Resolution Workers’ Rise In Vegetables Continues for Past | Three Years. St. Paul, Jan, 24.—According to a comparative statement taken on the floor of the St. Paul board of trade not since 1910 has there been a single material reduction in the price of any foodstuff. On the other hand some articles have soared to aimost prohibitive prices. Among the principal foodstufts which are away up are potatoes, fish, butter, eggs, fruits and nearly all vegetables. The rise in vegetables has been so steady that it appears almost syste- matio. Minneapolis Woman Dies Following Alleged Criminal Operation. - Minneapolis, Jan. 24.—Anna Croy- nan, thirty-five years old, is dead at the Swedish hospital. She is alleged to be the victim of a criminal opera- ton performed recently by Dr. George A. Mills. Mills is held on $10,000 bail ftor illegal practice. In granting bail the judge sald he wished he could withhold it. Dr. Mills will be ar- ed on.a charge of manslaughter, e office of the prosecuting attorney n.lfl The girl was taken to the hos- el two days before her doath. SENOR DE LA BARRA. Mexican Laader, Who Is Said to Be Favorite for the Presidenoy. ® by Clinedinst. It is belleved in official Mexican circles that the result of the confer- ences between John Lind and Senor Magon, ex-minister of the Interior, who is in Vera Cruz as the agent of Huerta, will be that Senor de la Barra or Senor (famboa will take Huerta’s place soon, preferably the first named. Huerta, it is said, will then place himself in the field to fight the rebels. All the mi'itary governors will be re- placed by he former civil ones. VIRGINIA QUINT COMING Mohamis Club To Meet Bemidji Ath- letics In Two Games Here Next Week—Team Made Up Of Stars CHAMPIONS OF IRON RANGE F. B, Cummings, manager of the Mohamis club of Virginia has writ- ten James Malone, manager of the Bemidji Athletics, that the iron range quint will arrive in Bemidji next Friday afternoon for a series of two games. The Virginia quint is comprised of a squad of former col- lege athletes many of whom are now located in the mining town and stand high in athletics of that vieinity, During the summer several of them are members of the strong Mohamis ibaseball team which defeated the Virginia northern league team in post season games last fall. Although the Bemidji teams have not played for two weeks they have not ceased practice and have pre- pared themselves for this game which they believe will be the only really- hard contest of the season. The Virginia team consists of the following, athletes; Center, Kettlety and Williams, Forwards, McCabe and Cummings, Guards, Schroeder and Griech, Subs, Meehan and Crane. FOR ENLARGEMENT OF NAVY Japanese Government Asks Appro- priation of $150,000,000 Tokio, Jan. 24.—An appropriation of $150,000,000 for naval increase was demanded by the Japanese govern- ment at a secret meeting of the im- perial diet. The naval ministry pro- posed that Japan build twelve great dreadnoughts. After prolonged debate the diet cut the naval appropriation to $80,000, 000, tentatively agreeing to an addi- tional appropriation when the finan- cial condition of Japan is more pro- pitious. May Face Contempt Charge. Chicago, Jan. 24.—Frederick W. El- lis, vice president of the Armour Car Line, faces possible imprisonment be- cause of refusal to answer questions regarding his company’s private bust- ness, asked by members of the in- terstate commerce commission inves- tigating the relations ot the railroads with, private car lines and shippers. Shelby M. Cullom Stronger. ‘Washington, Jan. 24.—Former Sem- ator Shelby M. Cullom of Illinois, crit- fcally i1l here, passed a good night. his physicians said, and was strong- er than at any time since his present iliness began. THE - CUB SCOOP rerorrer SCO0P TOMORROW, \S OUR.Y BODY GOES T CHURCN'Q— Bertha Man To Operate Hardware Store—Another To Run Hotel. Nels Bye, who was in Bemidji yes- terday, says that Solway is - fast growing in population and that an- other store is to be started there, Claude Kilbourn of Bertha having de- | cided to start a hardware store. An- onther Bertha man, Eugene Daniels, will in the future conduct the Solway hotel. 5 FARMERS' MEETING TODAY Grant Valley Club Gather At Local High School Building For Social And Business Meeting. SPEAKING IS PART OF PROGRAM Members of the Grant Farmers club gathered at the Bem- idji High school this morning bring- ing their dinners with them and pre- pared to stay all day for a social time as well as to transact business for the organization. Speaking held a prominent part on the program and members of the club were called upon to discuss various subjects rela- tive to modern farming. Despite the cold weather a large number of the farmers from Grant Valley are at the school and the ga- thering is proving the most success- ful of any held since the organiza- tion of the club. B. M. Giles, instruc- tor of agriculture and w. P. Dyer, Superintendent of the Bemidji schools are assisting the officers in making the event a success and were among the first to extend the visit- ors a welcome this morning. Valley LB RS R SR R R R R R R RN * SUNDAY IN THE CHURCHES, * TH KKK KKK KKK KKK KK First Scandinavian Lutheran. Sunday school at noon. Preach- ing in the evening at 8 o’clock. T. S. Kolste, pastor. Episcopal. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. There will be no other services until next Sunday. Archdeacon Parshall. Swedish Lutheran. Sunday morning services at 10:- 30. Sunday school at 12. Evening service at 8 o’clock. J. H. Randahl, pastor. Congregational Church, Nymore Sunday school at 11 a. m. Preach- ing in the evening at 7:30. There will be speclal music at the evening service. All are cordially invited. G. M. Peacock, pastor. First Baptist. Sunday school at 10 a. m. Preach- ing at 11 a. m.; and 8 p. m. Dr. G. W. Andrick of Minneapolis will speak in the evening. Young Peo- ples’ meeting at 7 p. m. Meeting for prayer and bible study Thursday evening at 7:30. The public is in- vited. C. G. Chandler, pastor. First Methodist. Morning worship, 10:45. Mr. G. W. Andrick of the American Sun- day School Union, will speak. Sun- day school, 12:00. Epworth league, 6:30. Bvening service, 7:30; sub- ject—“Never Alone.”. There will be special music both morning and even- ing. Miss Hyland will sing at the morning service. Prayer meeting, Thursday evening at 8 o’clock. All are cordially invited to these sery- ices. C. W. Gilman, pastor. Bible class and Sunday school at 10.. Morning worship and sermon at 11. Jr. C. E. at 3 p. m. Young ‘peoples’ service at 7. BEvening gos- pel service at 8. Mid-week service for prayer and Bible study, Thursday evening at 8. “The Miracles of Christ,” is the subject for the mid- week service this year. “Thursday evening, “The Feeding of the Five Thousand.” The public is cordially invited to all these services. S. E. +P. White, pastor. T0 ATTEND MEETING Dr. Winship Of Boston Will Be Among Talkers At Joint Teachers’ Association” Convention PROGRAM 18.. ANNOUNCED Will Take Up Three Days—Professor McDowell 0f Washington Depart- ment of Agriculture Coming 0. F. Hawkins of Akeley, has an- |, nounced the program for the conven- tion of the joint meeting of the North Central and Northwestern Ed- ucational associations which will be held in Bemidji on Thursday Friday and Safurday, February 5, 6 and 7. Some of the most prominent educa- tors of the United States will be in attendance at the convention, which will be attended by several hundred teachers of northern Minnesota. The musicial program which will be one of the features of the convention is practically compléte and has been arranged by Miss Margaret Newton, supervisor of mu-ic in the Bemidji schools. All In Eeadinell Superintendent >W. P. Dyer states that every detail is in readiness for one of the most successful conventions ever held and that the school classes will be so arranged on Thursday and Friday as to not- interfere with the meeting in any way. The Program follows: Thursday Evening, Feb. 5. General meeting, Methodist Episco- pal church—Duet, “The Crimson Glow of Sunset Fades;” chorus, “An- ‘gel's Serenade,” high school girls; address. Dr. A. E. Winship, editor Journal of Education, Boston. - Friday Morning, Feb. 6. General meeting, Methodist Epis- copal church-—Chorus, “His Buttons Are Marked U. S.,” second grade boys; “The Harmful Critic,” Dr. W, A. Shoemaker, president St. <Cloud normal school; “Some Difficulties and How They Are Overcome,” Dr. A. E. Winship; address, Dr. George F. James, dean college of education, University of Minnesota; chorus, “Blow Soft Winds,” “Down in the Dewey Dell,” seventh .and_eighth grade girls; “The Teacher’s Place in the Rural Life Movement,” Prof. H. W. Fogat, rural school specialist, bu- reau of education, Washington; ad- dress, B. M. Phillips, state rural school commissioner; address, State Superintendent C. G. Schultz, Friday Afternoon, Feb. 6. 1:30 o'clock—General meeting, Methodist church; chorus, “A Dream of Paradise,” third and fourth grade boys; “Initiative,” Mise Elizabeth Hall, assistant superintendent Min- neapolig schools; address, “The Trend of Education,” President F. A. Weld, Moorhead normal school; chorus, “The Fairies’ Invitation,” sixth grade girls. Three o’clock—Informal = confer- ences, (places of meeting announced by the president); rural school sec- tion, leader, Inspector E. M. Phillips; speakers, Supt. Annie Shelland, Koochiching county, Supt. C. G. Schultz, Martha Wilson, state super- intendent of school libraries, Supt. W. B. Stewart of Beltraml couaty; primary teachers’ section, Miss Eli- zabeth Hall will discuss reading; grammar grade teachers’ section, leader, Supt. E. T. Carroll, Wadena; speakers, Dr. W. A. Shoemaker, R. B. McLean, superintendent state graded school inspection, 8. A. Cahll- mam, state commissioner of school ‘buildings; high school council, lead- er, Supt.George Keenan, Deer River; informal discussion of the topics, “Co- operation ‘in High School English,” “Student Government,” “Limitations on Outside Activities of Pupils,” “The High School Note Book.” State High School —_ Inspector ‘George B. Aiton and others will par- ticipate in the discussions. ~ Special ‘teachers will have informal confer- ences later in the.afternoon. Friday Evening, Feb. 6. General meeting, high school as- sembly room; special vaudeville en- tertainment; informal reception. Saturday Morning, Feb. 7. Chorus “stm!bonuat baby Song” sec- Bemidji Aflflm« Will Meet renlfing ton County Five In Febrm;x Although no ' definite dates h-ve ibeen set & basket ball game between the Bemidji Athletics and the River Falls city team will be played during the month of February. The Thief River manager claims he has a fast team this season and is anx- ious-to meet Bemidji for two games. A trip to that city may be arrnngad for next week. NORMA NISSEN WINNER Ten Year: Old Girl Victor In Baker Watch Contest—Seoured 1,367 Words From Name —_— 1,500 IS UNITED STATES RECORD Norma Nissen has been chosen the winner of the Omega Skill contest, which has been conducted by the George T. Baker and company for the past few weeks, she having turn- ed in 1,367 words made up of the lettes contained in the words, “Ome- ga Watch.” She is a sixth grade girl, ten years of-age, has light hair and blue eyes and is considered one of the brightest girls in her class. In a recent spelling bee she spelled 55 words without an error and was asked to sit down as she could not be “spelled” down within the time lim - it. Judges Findings We the judges in the Omega Skill Contest have carefully ex- amined the lists of the contes- tants and find that Norma Nis- sen is entitled to the prize, the 14 kt. Solid gold bracelet-watch given by the George T. Baker and conpany store. W. P. DYER, F. A. WILSON E. H. DENU, Judges. A letter from the Omega watch concern, addressed to Geo. T. Baker & Co., stated that out of 200 contests conducted in the United States, the largest number of words ever receiv- ed out of the letters contained in the words, “Omcga Watch” was 1,603. A Bemidji list handed in by Norma Nissem, a sixth grade girl, was the third largest ever received, being 1,367 words.. Miss Ella Norrie, also a sixth grade 'girl, turned in a re- markable list of words numbering 1,029. MANY FANS DISAPPOINTED Akeley High School Basketball Team Fails To Show Up For Game Several hundred basketball follow- ers of the Bemidji high school quint were disapointed at the failure of the Akeley quint to come here for a ‘'game, which has for a week been scheduled for last night. No word had been sent by the Akeley manage- ment to the effect that the team would not come, and as the train which would bring them here \was not due until nearly eight, all de- tails for the game were complete. The action of the Akeley boys not only caused disappointment to many fans, but cost the high school Ath- letic association several dollars, which had been expended in adver- tising. Located In New Shop Martin Longballa has moved his fixtures from the Anderson building to his old quarters under the First National Bank and now boasts of the neatest and most up-to-date barber- shop in the northwest The shop has been completely remodeled and many new conveniences have been install- ed, ond grade girls; “An Interpretation on the Modern Schoolhouse,” S: A. Challmam, state commissioner of school buildings; “Reading, Writing and Speaking English,” Miss Isabel Lawrence, St. Cloud normal school; address, Prof. A. V. Storm, College of Agriculture, state university; “Agricultural Education,” Prof. J, C. McDowell, department of agricuiture, ‘Washington; business meetlng, - Some Folks Expect A Newspaper Man To Know Everythmg !" - GO0 CHURCH-DAY —EVERY| Me %) Belioves Scisnce Can Par- ly ' Regulate Weather. COPPER ROD AROUND EARTH Sclentist Would Correct Some of Our Weather Vagaries. London, Jan. 24.—"“We have built miles of railroad and why should we not now spend the capital in controll- ing the weather.” This was the keynote of Sir Oliver Lodge's lecture before the institute of electrical engineers. His theory is that the sun dis- charges a mixture of fons with posi- tive and negative. electricity, but tha magnetic poles coax the positive por- tion to the polar regions where they are wasted in aurora borealis, while the warmer climates get the benefit only of the negative ions. Sir Oliver therefore advocates ‘the shifting of the magnetic poles. “Much could be done by placing a copper rod around the earth parallel to the equa*or which would be able to discharge millions of amperes and thus correct the present climatic vaga- ries,” he said. ' BAND CONCERT THURSDAY Bemidji Musicians To Give Second Indoor Concert Of Season Next Week—Quartette To Feature b OTHER SPECIALTIES ARRANGED Next Thursday evening Bemidjl music lovers will be given another op- iportunity to hear the Bemidji band in a specially propared concert which will be the second to be given this Alden Remfrey, director of the band, has charge of all prepara- tions and is now drilling a quarette which will be a feature of the pro- gram.. Other special numbers will also he given besides new pleces which the organization has heen practicing several weeks. Following the concert a dance will be given for which a five plece orchestra will furnish music. An admission charge will be made to cover the expenses, but no fee will be asked from those attending the concert. season. Johnson Will Appeal. C. G. Johnson, while in Bemidji to- day from his home at Shook, said that he intended to appeal from the decision of the land commissioner at Washington, who recently -decided against him in a homestead case, A. F. Anderson being awarded three for- ties-and Mr. Johnson the fourth. Mr. Johnson will return to Shook this evening. Miss Edna Schmitt arrived from Thief River Falls this morning and will visit with her. parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Schmitt on Dewey av- enue for some time, Miss Schmits is employed as stenographer and ‘bookkeeper at one of the banks at Thief River. Women Own Railroad Stock. Philadelphia, Jan. 24.—There were 88,686 shareholders in the Pennsyl- vanja Railroad company on Jan. 1, the largest number in the history eof the company. There was an increase of 13,431 in 1918. Of the total 42,614 ‘Were women. By "HOP" CAUSE DROPPING Law Provides Thet Thirty Whole Days Must Intervene Between First Published Notice and Eleotion MEANS ANOTHER LONG DELAY Not Likely That Proposed Revision 0f Bemidji Charter Will Be Placed on Ballot—One day Short The brief period of twenty-four hours is likely to restrain the citi- zens of Bemidji from voting on the charter amendments which were sug- gested by the council and approved: by the charter commission last week. Bemidji's city election will be held on Tuesday, February 17, and in or- der that the amendments could be placed upon the ballot and left to a decision of the voters the law pro- vides -they be published in a legal newspaper at least 30 days before the approaching election. One Day Lacking The charter commission took ac- tion on Saturday evening January 17, and on Monday evening the amendments were published. This provided a period of exactly thirty days, dating from the day of publica- tion, January 19, to election day, ebruary 17. City officials were of the opinion that four weeks, twenty- eight days were sufficient length of time for the notices, but this law has since been amended. Thirty Whole Days As the law now stands published notices must have been printed thir- ty days, each of twenty-four hours, before the day of election. This would mean that either the first day or last day of.the period of publica- tion must be excluded, thereby mak- ing a “ote on the amendments il- egal. 1t is not known whether the city officlals will yet cause the amend- ments to be placed upon the ballots, but should the voters of Bemidji pass the amendments any citizen could take the matter before the courts and the legality there decided. This * action would of course cause the city no little expense. It is not likely, however,- that the amendments will be put to the voters. The Amendments Among the amendments which would have been placed before the voters of Bemidji is the one calling for.a salary of $560 a month for the mayor and of three dollars a meeting for the alderman, not to exeed $100 a year, The amendments also provide for a park commigsion of five members, all to be named by the mayor. These members would serve for a period of five years. The initiative, referendum and re- call is provided for, and the terms of the alderman lengthened from two to four years. Another Delay This one day technicality again postpones Bemidji’s possibility of amending the old charter which for years has been the subject of much criticism, and means that either an- other spectal election must be held or the matter dropped for a year. CONTEST NEARING CLOSE Candidates Showing Renewed Interest As Closing Date Draws Near— 161. 8till In Lead. MANY VOTES BEING HELD BACK With but three weeks remaining in the Schroeder free piano contest, the candidates are showing renewed interest and the closing days of the campaign promises to be. interesting. Number 151, with 7,742,293 votes to her credit, is still in the lead, while No. 70 with 5,137,908 is a close sec- ond. The others are not far behind and »mau}: of them have saved a large number of votes for the last moment, and the winner is by no‘manner yet certain, Several of the candidates took ad- vantage of the 25,000 vote propo- sition offered by The Pioneer last week and improved their standing Thé leaders in the race, which closes l"ebrwy 14, follow: < 240,980 o ..3,162,680 27.....- 475,607 -. 805029 : 31..... 655,379 1,110,717 65, 795,824 45,816 170... ..206,305 82. .-106,305 7.750:010 109 TECHNCALTY NAY AMENDMENT VOTE 206,055, ,187,908: