Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, January 31, 1914, Page 1

COMMITTEE KILLS PUBLICITY CLAUSE Effort To Have Federal Judgeship Nominations Made Public Foiled— Overlook Chance to Make Amends VALUE OF THE PARCEL POST Cong. Lewis Tells Of Its Advantagés —Postal System Not Operated For Gain As is Express Business From Congressman C. H. Tavenner. ‘Washington January 31—Subject - to popular election as it now is, the Semate nas a hard time getting over some of its Bourbon tendencies. For instance the Senate recently allowed to be killed by a parliamentary tech- nicality the proposition to have the President make public fhe endorse- ments of candidates for federal Judgeships. This proposition was adopted by the House in a bill providing for an extra judge for the eastern district of Pennsylvania. Some of the Repub- lican leaders thought to make trou- ble for the Democrats by proposing this feature as an amendment to the bill. For years the House Democrats have been insisting upon this sort of publicity. - y Pass In Hurry But the amendment created no em- barassment, for the Democrats promptly adopted the amendment. | Then the bill went to the Senate. The Senate committee on judiciary kill- ed the publicity provision, and the ' bill was passed one day in a hurry, most of the Democratic Senators un- aware that the publicity provision has been stricken out. 5 Their chance to make amends came the other day. The House had re- fused to agree to the Senate action. When the motion was offered in the Senate to again name conferees, Sen- ator Norris, progressive Republican, offered an amendment to instruct the conferees to insist on the publicity . of endorsements . At once a point of order was raised against the Norris amendment, Tech- nically it was out of order, since the rules of the Senate provide that when that body has once acted on a proposition, the same propositifon can- not again be raised dif ‘adopting in- structions for conferees. Majority Afraid A little more courage and the ques- tion of order could have been waived. Here was a majority wishing to do a certain thing, but still so saturated with the traditions: of what has al- o ways been the reactionary branch of congress that it was afraid to do that thing. Vice President Marshall . could do nothing but sustain the point against Norris. Tt was in vain that Norris quoted the words of Secretary of State Bryan. It was in speaking on this same point of publicity of endorse- ments of judges that Bryan said: “A law was passed making it a criminal offense for any corporation to contribute to a national campaign fund. Then came the demand for . publicity as to individual contribu- ” tions. But even this was not all that was needed, and the House of Re- presentatives has gone three steps farther in the matter of publicity. The first asked the President to make public the recommendations, written #hd verbal, upon which. he appoints United States judges.”” And then he recited the other steps. Value 0f Parcel Post The American Express Co. is tell- ing the people what a fine institution the express service is—“an exclusive- 1y American idea.” The retort of Con- gressman David J. Lewis, of Mary- land, the author of the parcel post law, is a gem. - “There is no doubt that the express service s exclusively an American idea,” saild Lewis, “but that does not make it a thing to be desired. The real difference between the express company and the parcel post is the motive. The express company is run for profit: the parcel post for the good of the country. The express company does not get off the main Hnes of travel. Parcel post will use a dog sled and cross leagues of Al- askam® snows to care for a lonesome miner. Express management ab- s sorbs from~25 per cent to one-third of the gross receipts in needless expen- ses. Parcel post substitutes the stamp and keeps serenely on, more interested in making good than in making profits.” — TAKES EXAMS; GETS JOB Local High School Graduate Leaves For Duluth Today Farnham Watson, formerly a stu- dent in the Bemidji high school left this noon for Duluth where he will report for service with the district clerk for a position as raflway mal clerk. Mr. Watson took the exam- inations in Bemidji last February but did not q-neolu an l]molntmglt until recently. Y ORI a3, o Second in Command in Catholic Church Affairs. Rome, Jan. 31.—By his appointment ag archpriest of St. Peter’s Cardinal Merry del Val, former papal secre- tary of state, becomes the second in command in the ecclesiastical as well as political matters in the Roman Catholic church. - The title carries with it that of dean of the cathedral chapter. He succeeds the late Car- dinal Rampolla. TOWNSEND SCORES WILSON Calls President's Message on Trusts a “Beautiful Essay.” Colombus, Ohio, Jan. 31.—United States Senator Charles E. Townsend of Michigan criticised the Wilson ad- Kinley day banquet of the Republican Glee -club. The senator styled the president’s message on so called trust legislation as a “beautiful essay” and declared that the president “directed” the work of committees contrary to his pre-election promi: POPP ROLLS HIGH SCORE Secures Average of 218 ;In Three Game Contest Last Night—Orioles Defeat Gophers by 500 Pins NOW TIED FOR FIRST" PLACE Deféating tk@"(}opfivéfi:fi;“?fi;ffihs last night, the Orioles are now tied with the Phoenix team for first place in the City Bowling league. Barney Popp, one of Bemidji's per- fect score bowlers was the whole show last night, rolling, 200, 216 and 233, an average of 216 for the evening. The Score Orioles Cominsky 202 204 176 A. Erickson 206" 162 134 Lord 156 218 169 Howe 169 192 160 Popp 233 200 215 966 966 873 Total 2,805 pins Gophers Dennis 200 133 118 T. C. Bailey 176 118 181 N. Given 158 134 147 P. Anderson 164 134 145 J. Given 159 166 172 857 685 763 Total 2,306 Pins. The next game will be played Mon- day night when the Bingers will play. the Orioles, Standing of The Teams w. L. Pet. Phoenix 3 1 766 Orioles 3 1 765 Bingers 2 1 .666 Clippers 2 2 .500 Spillers 2 1 .338 Gophers 4 0 000 SIMPSON VISITS BEMIDJI Former Attorney General Argues Mo- tion Before Judge Stanton torney general of the state, and mow a prominent practicing attorney of Minneapolis, is in Bemidji today. Mr. Simpson came here for the purpose of appearing before Judge C. W. Stanton on several motions. - ministration in an address at the Mc- |~ Lawyers Maks Closirig Addresses And Stipulate That Written Arguments Will Be Submitted By March 10° ACTION WILL MAKE HISTORY Because of Intricate Problems of Law And Complicated Questions 0f Fact Case Will Probably Be Appealed The temarkable case of McDonald versus MacMillan, which has been on trial before Judge C. W. Stanton since January 20, came to its close, at noon today. That is the evidence has been submitted - and the _oral arguments have been heard. It has been stipulated that written argu- meéntg will be filed and the case final- ly submitted to the judge not htsr than March tenth. Will Make History The testimony and exhibits will make volumes and set forth the most unique and remarkable hie- tory of persons and events ever re- corded in an action at law. Be- cause of the intricate problems of law, the complicated questions of', fact and the large amount gf proper- ty involved, the. case:will wenmmy be .an historical -ome, the end ‘of which will not be reached until the decision to be filed by Judge Stanton will have been reviewed by the. -sup- reme court of the stafe. Larrabee Makes Argument In his oral argument, - Attorney: Larrabee takes the position that the assignment of the iron ore royalty was a compromise settlement~of an: action then pending, at which time and that such settlement cannot now be attacked. Induced By Fraud Attorney Zane, for the plamtlr contends that the settlement was so induced by fraud and deceit, that no court can permit it to stand. * K x UNDAY * K ¥ L E RS RS S THE CHURCHES. * * IN * * ok * W@ & Swedish Lutheran Sunday school at 12. Evening ser- wicerat 8¢p: m,—JF~H. Randabl, pag-: tor. Episcopal Sunday school at 9:30, a. m. Even- Hing services at 7:30. Archdeacon Parshall, pastor, Congregational- Nymore Sunday school at 11 a. m. Preach- ing at 7:30. Special music. All are cordially invited to attend these ser- vices.—G. M. ‘Peacock, pastor. Baptist Sunday school at 10 a. m. Preach- ing at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Jr. and Sr. Young Peoples’ meeting at 3 and 7 p. m. Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7:30. The public is cor- dially invited to attend these ser- vices.—Charles Chandler, pastor, Morning worship at 1 “Joint Heirs with Christ.” school at 12. Sunday Epworth~ league at 6:30. Evening services at 7:30. Sub- ject, “The Open Fireplace”. Prayer meeting Thursday at 8 p. m.—C. W. Gilman, pastor. Norwegian Lutheran There will be services in the Swed- | ish Lutheran churci Sunday at 10:30 by E. P. Overlid and Rev. George Larson of Nymore. There will also be services Tuesday evening and ‘Wednesday at 7:30. The Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs. Croen on Thurs- day at 2 p. m.—Geo. Larson pastor. Presbyterian Bible class and Sunday school at 10. Morning worship at 11.-Miss Ma- bel Hyland, the new vocal instruc- tor, will sing “The Publican” at this George T. Simpson, formerly at-|service. Junior C. E. at 3. Young peoples meeting at 7. Evening gospel service. at 8, Mid-week service for prayer and Bible tsudy, Thursday evening at 8. The public is cordially invited to these services. —S. H. White, pastor. 'Dof reqitired to keep' careful account of the minds of the parties fully mét} HREKEK KK KKK KKK P. |ed as resting easily and her recovery clmmox From '.Dulnth - Homors * ‘Art Olson, mai for Y. M. E. A. met defeat at the of the Super- the championship.« f lakes by defeating letic Club team of Son now wants to b Y. M. E. A. team has défetted every: tive are victors boys mew honors q’g added to the title now held by,fll? Athletics. RATE CUT IS DENANDED New Schedule ;;eot April Finst, According To ‘Ofer Planned— REDUCTION OK SMALL PACKAGES “Bffective April‘l, the state railway and -sarehouse ' commission - will shortly lasue an ordér directing a ma- terial reduction : express rates throughout the state. For the pre- sent the interstate éommerce express rates, which go “nto effect Feb. 1, will prevail, i The reduced rates, while being prepared by the commlsslon will, in a measure, be a test and while in ef- fect the express co;nnaniee will be their earnings in order to determine the reasonableness Of the rates.: The commission at the same time will reserve the right (o‘madlfy the scale. Reductions-on: Small Parcels Under the new interestate -com- merce rates; reduetions are made on small packages and'increases in the rates on heavy packages. This ap- plied to both merchandise and- to second class express, formerly known as general specials, and includes all food produces. Generally speaking, the reduction is.on ‘shipments of packages under 50 pounds. The changes céntemplated by the commission for Minnesota provide for a practical adeption of the in- terstate rates w. certain -modifi- catiofis 1 “(He séb-rlock territories, which. will have the effect of reduc- ing the rates for short distances from 70 cents per 100 pounds, the maxi- imum fixed by the interstate com- merce commission, to a basis of 55, 60 and 65 cents per 100 pounds. Companies Are Notified Commigsioner ‘Elmquist . of the Minnesota department eaid today that express companies operating in Minnesota had been notified to pub- lish scales of rates with the modi- fications suggested by the Minneso- ta Commission, and this will be done as quickly as possible. Sixteen other states, he said, have adopted a sim- ilar schedule, and in order to meet the demands of all the express com- panies have asked until Apdil 1 to prepare their schedules. Between Feb. 1 and April 1, “Mr. Vasaly states, there will be a notice- able change between the rates charged upon state and interestate shipments. On small packages the in- terstate rates will be leeg, while up- on large packages and food products the Minnesota scale will be lower. Until April 1 the classification will remain as at present. Feature Event Wednesday Next Wednesday evening W. B. ‘MacLaclilan will give a roller mas- querade as an opening event for the series of entertalnments to be given by him during the winter months. ‘Mr. MacLachlan has leased the club hall and will have charge of all the Work to be done there during three days out of the week. The Bemidji Athletic club will still have charge of the hall for a portion-of the time but will have nothing to do with the entertainments given by Mr. Mac- Lachlan. A five dollar cash prize will be given away Wednesday even- ing. Mrs. L. C. Dempsey, who was oper- ated on at Fargo yesterday, is report- is looked for. ective ,'flUBBARB MUS'I' PA tine Superior |- TRIAL EXPENS Change of Vgnue Will Cost Neigh | —————— boring County $800 Say Lawyers:! —UCase Taken From Itasca IAW IS SILENT ON MATTER| Provides Only For Criminal Cases When Place Of TrialIs Ol;nged— Tris]l Lasted Three Weeks Several Bemidji lawyers, intervie y ed by a representative of the.Pioneer this morning; ‘were of the opinion that Itasca county cannot be caused to return to Hubbard county $900 jurors’ fees and other district court costs incurred in the trial of a dam- age suit originally brought in the former, and transferred to the latter county on a change of vendue, . By 'his attorneys, Fryberger, Ful- ton & Spear of Duluth, A. M. Mc- callum of Deer River, brought suit against the Minneapolis & Rainy River Railway company for damage tq his property which resulted from fire communicated from the com- pany’s right-of-way. Powell & Simp- son, attorneys for the company, ob- tained a change of venue to Hubbard county and the case was ordered transferred there. The trial lasted ‘three weeks and resulted in a ver- dict of $13,400. for McCallum. $900 Paid Out .. When Hubbard courity began bal- ancing its books, it found that $900 had been paid out in jury fees and other costs incident to the trial which had been “wished on it."” The county commissioners of Itasca county have been asked to refund this sum, but there is no legal au’thor!ty per- mitting them todo 8o, and it is prob- able that the subject of dispute will be brought-up for - determinatlon the district court. Without Precedent The situation is said to be unpre- LAUDS WOMEN IN I"DLITIGS Governor Johnson Says, However, They Have Many. Faulits. Sacramento, Cal.,, Jan. 31.—*“Women are responsibe for the new philanthro- phy of. government--the philosophy which ‘set human above 'material things,” Governor Hiram W. Johnson said in an_ address before the wom- an's council here. Governor Johnson pointed- out the many laws in which women of Cali- fornia led the fight; the eight-hour law, the immigration bill, the red light abatement bill,” teachers’ and moth- ers’ pensions and worknien’s compen- sation. For all these Governor John- son gave the women much credit, “But do you think,” he said, “that I have come here to compliment you alone. You have brought to politics a new era, but you have many of the faults under which men suffer.” REED PICKED FOR WARDEN cedented In this state. Where crime |St:Cloud Reformatory Head Will inal cases are tramsferred for trial| Succeed Wolfer When New Peni- from one county to another, the state | * 5 Z . status provide for the payment ‘Q!L e tenha,ry is_Completed such. expenses by the county lrm ¥ which the case was moved, but thb wis FORMERLY AT WASHINGTON law is silent as regards the expeuu' e R 3 of civil aetions thus-transferred. - - MANY OPPOSE NO-LICENSE Busineds Interests Feel That Time 'fi Not Ripe For Voting Out Of Saloons Tn Bemidji TRANSIENT TRADE A FACTOR Charles S. Reed, superintendent cf the state reformatory at St, Cloud hag been agreed upon by the state board of control as the successor to Henry Wolfer as warden of Still- wt;zer prison, While Superintendent. Reed, who was warder of the Washington state penitentiary has been in the state and in charge of the reformatory only a short time, the board of control expressed confidence in his ability to manage the prison. The.- plan is to relieve Reed of his duties at St. Cloud some weeks be- fore Warden Wolfer quits Stillwater, and have him work with Wolfer at the prison and learn the details of prison menagement before assuming charge. Reed's successor gt St. Cloud has not been selected. When this is done, both appointments are expect- ed to be officially announced at the same time, Warden Wolfer fiow is in Florida on a vacation. It is understood that e intends to remaln at Stillwater until the new prison has been com- | pleted and exhibited to the delegates to, the American Prison congress, which is to assemble in 8t. Paul in August. That there is a sentiment among the business interests of Bemidji fa- voring the retention of salooms, for another year at least, is self evident. “No, I believe that the town i& not yet ready to make the change,” eald a leading business man today, when speaking of the coming election. Con- tinuing he said, “we are just collect-’| ing the $1,000 license money, about a third of which is yet to be paid. And should the saloons be voted out practically all would have to be ré- ‘turned. v “Although I am._opposed to saloons on general principles, I think the merchants if this city will prefer to keep them for another year at least.” ‘The fact that the transient trade brought to Bemidji on account of the saloons is now an important factor with the merchant, as it brings him considerable additional business he otherwise would not get. It ie pro- bable that within the next -three years these same business men will urge this movement from another angle. PLAY HOCKEY TOMORROW Tomcrrow afternoon the Hockey team of Crookston will play the Be- midji ageregation of puck chasers on the. local ‘rink. .€rookston is recog- nized as having onme of the crack sevens of northern Minncsota and ex- pect to carry away the “bacon” in the conteat tomorrow. The -visitors are l‘er the championship and luve not been defented this year. . iWatt, Armstrong, Newton,- De- Riishia and others will represent this city and one of the livelicst contests ever wittiessed .in aus city 1s ex- gted-to be phyed German Services Tomorrow Tomorrow afterncon at 2 p. m. Rev. Kurz of Brainerd, Minnesota will conduct German services in the Swed- ish Lutheran church. Rev Kurx.z: an able speaker and a'large m is expected to be present. Mrs. Ace Comntock formerly ~Ql this ity but now of Aitkin was the guest of Bemidji friends ymug {|than every before. =" Boosters Of Bemidji Athletio Club Together Meet and Renew Interest GIVE LEASE TO McLAUGHLIN Will Have Hall Three Nights Each . Week—Kid Flanders To Organize Boxing 'Ulan—r -Has Good Record Etforts will be made to arouse the enthusiasm and interst of members Tot the fiemldll ‘Athletic club Monday. evening when a mass meeting will be held for'the purpose of making the organization bigger and better b New members will be voted upon and old members Wwho are -in arrears will be asked: to pay up as eoon as possible or be dropped from the club. “ A rulg has been made which gov- erns these members who mre delin- quent and any person dropped from the organization for such reasqns will not be allowed to again become a member. This rule was made by the officers of the club who find that the delinquent members are also the inactive branch of the club and refuse to boost the organization. Committees to Report Committees appointed by the club for various purposes and the officers of the club will make a report Mon- day evening so that the other mem- bers will be given a good idea as to the condition of all departments of the organization. More committees may be appointed to attend to decora- tions or. to.prepare for a social or dance to'be given for = entertain- ment purposes in the near future. Will Give Boxing Lessons Another attraction will be added to the club for members who take an active interest-in sports and exercises when E. A. Fandrei, better known as “Kid Flanders” in pugilistic circles, will start-a hoxing class. Fandre! has met such men as McGoority, Mike Gibbong.and others who tight in the middle weight class and for several months was sparring partner- . of James J. Jefferies who formerly held the worlds championship. Fandrel is well posted on.all points of pugilism and his offer to start a class has aroused the interest of a great many young boys and business men who care for this sport. Fandrei - will meet with the club Monday night and explain fully his plans for a class and what may develope if enough interest it taken. Lease Hall to “Mac” At a meeting of the Board of Con- trol yesterday afternoon a proposi- tion of W. B. MacLachlan was ac- cepted and hereafter Mr. Maclachlan will have the hall three nights a week for entertainment purposes. This step was taken to meet the expenses of the organization which have be- come large during the cold weather. Asks All To Come Unless every member of the club is present the work of making decid- ed improvements in the club will be difficult and unless an interest 1is shown the boosters will hesitate be- fore taking steps to better the or- ganization. PLAY AT WALKER TONIGHT High School Will Meet 0ld Foes On Basket Floor Accompanied by Coach Bestul, the high school basketball team journied to Walker this morning where the lquint of that city will be met this evening. - Although the team will play on a strange floor, a victory is looked for as the Bemidji boys have been playing a fast article of ball during the past week. Tanner will not be in the lineup this evening, nor will Klien, but their places will be taken by substitutes of first team calfbre. 'MANY ATTEND U. C, T. DANCE ‘'Was Final Entertainment Of Season Given By Travelers The United Commercial Travelers dance last evening was ong of the most enjoyable of the winter season. Refreshments were served during the evening and the music for the occa- sion was furnished by Remfrey’s or- chestra. Owing to the popularity of the series the travelers may be in- duced to give another dance later in the season bit no plans or prepara- tions have been made. = WILL PRACTICE TONIGHT Every member of “The College Widow’” cast is requested to be at the Bemidfi Public - Library at 'seven o'clock this evening as & great desl lof work is planned, and the. co-op- _encimnolfl:eonunclnhnmo-