Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, February 6, 1914, Page 1

- VOLUME 11. NO. 240, SECRET SESSIONS FOUGHT BY LANE Western Senator Expresses His Opin- ion Concerning Them And Some Harsh Words Exchanged HIS RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED Is Interested in Making Words Democrat And Democrat Synony- mous—Charge Against Trusts From Congressman C. H. Tavenner. Washington February 6—Senator Harry Lane, of Oregon, is a new member of the Senate., He is not very long on oratory, he carries un- der his hat large quanity of plain common sense. Senator Lane told me once he is chiefly interested in making the words democrat and Democrat syn- onymous. In his own case you can spell the word with either a big or a little “d”" and it applies to him. Consequently he is bringing to the Senate out of ‘the breezy west a brand of democracy somewhat shock- ing to the staid brethern who have oc- cupied seats for several years, but the influence of Senator Lane on the Senate is wholly for the Senate’s good. Dislikes Secret Session Senator Lane doesn’t like secret sessions. He doesn’t think they fit in well with real democracy, and he thinks they ought not to fit with Democracy. This abiding notion put Lane into a rather unpleasant colors, He had introduced a resolution requiring the Interestate Commerce Commission to investigate charges that the steel trust has been receiving millions of dollars in railroad rebates. The pro- per committee considered this resolu- tion and did not recommend its ad- option, Door Was Locked But what Senator Lane objected to most was that when he went to the session of the committee on this busi- ness he found the doors of the com- mittee room locked and he was oblig- ed to enter through a side door.lead- ing from a private office of a sena- tor. Lane expresses his opinion of this secrecy in the Senate in rather un- parliamentary fashion, and some harsh talk was exchanged. But the result is that in the future all hear- ings of that particular committee will be open to public. Senator Lane achieved a victory in his resolution even though the committee was lukewarm. It was in- timated that one David J. Lamar, who received unpleasant notoriety during the lobby investigation, had something o do with the charges and Lamar is rightful suspected of being a stock market manipulator. Consequently a good many of the conservation senators were against adopting a resolution which was un- der such suspicion. Resolution Adopted It was Senator Lane’s position that even if the charges were pre- ferred by Beelzebub himself, it was the duty of the Senate to look in- to them. Eventually he succeeded in making the Senate see it that way, and his resolution, strengthened by an amendment, was adopted. “There is reason to believe that the steel trust has been receiving re- bates to the tune of $4 on every ton shipped,” he said. “I presume these rebates have amounted to $200,000- 000. My information is that the trust not only gets rebates on what steel it ships itself, but it is also paid for each ton shipped by competitors.” The charges against the trust were brought to Lane’s attention by Wm. H. Greene, who publishes a newspaper at Creighton, Nebraska. A. MITCHELL PALMER. Congressman Seeks Seat in the Senate. Photo by Amerlcan Press Assoclation. PALMER SEEKS SENATORSHIP Pennslvania Democratic Representa- tive Announces Candidacy. 6.—~Representa- Mitchell Palmer of Pennsyl- candidacy for the United States sen- ate to succeed Boise Penrose, Repub- lican, whose term expires ) announcement followed two conferences between Representa- tive Palmer and President Wilson at the White Ho MUST AGAIN FACE JURY Former Chief Flanagan And Detec- tive Turner Acquitted In St. Paul Police Graft Case , | bringing results because of lack of MUST APPEAR AGAIN MONDAY gan, former chiel of police, and Fred y former city detective, were: acquitted on the charge of bribery in the third degree in connection with Dorothy Hazzard for police protection for her resort. The jury agreed as to the verdict of not guilty after being out nineteen hours, but only about six and a half hours were spent in actual delibera- The trial has been in progress It was the first case of the kind in the history of St. Paul and was characterized by sensations from the first day since Jan. 26. of taking testi- The two defendants will go to trial mext Monday on a similar charge in connection with the alleged payment of §3,000 by Ida Dorsey for protection for a resort which she conducted on Washington street. O'Brien moved before Judge Morrison to proceed to trial at once in the Dor- for the defense asked that the date for beginning the Dorsey trial be fixed for Feb. 16, in- timating a change cf counsel for Flan- *County Attorney The court suggested beginning the trlal in a day and Flanagan in a per- sonal appeal to the court had the date set for next Monday morning. When the verdict of the jury in the Hazzard graft case was read there were hisses from courtroom specta- tors and no rapped for order. The hisses, however, did not repre- sent the sentiment of all present, for many pressed forward to shake the hands of the defendants and congratu- VISITED BY SECOND FIRE Taylor Store at Cass Lake Suffers Another Loss—Two Weeks Apart Greene was formerly in the harvester trust. He supplied ithe information which resulted in the prosecution of that concern by the government. Now he is after the steel trust. BOSTONIANS CLA!M CASTLE Score of Residents to Seek Big Brit- ish Estate. Boston, Feb. 6.—Claims of a score of residents of Boston and vicinity to possession of Twizel castle, part of the historic Flodden field and other property in England, will be filed shortly in an English court. The solicitor of the British treasury has granted permissicn for the enter- ing of the suit. The property, which has a present value of about $5.000,000, reverted to the crown when the widow of General Robert Dudley ‘Blake of the British army died intestate in 1876. The claimants are grand nephews and nieces of Mary Kane, an aunt of Mrs. Blake. Gives Party, Goes to Prison. Orange, N. J., Feb. 6.—Daniel Du- gan, Ir., son of District Judge Dugan, is bidding friends goodby and will at- tend parties in his honor before going to state’s prison for five years for kill- ing a child m his automobile. For the second time within two weeks the general merchandise store “lof C. M. Taylor at Cass Lake was visited by fire yesterday. was not discovered until the clerk opened the store yesteraay morning. The greatest damage was done by smoke and water. 6,000 LAN‘D MEN E. C. Garrigues, W. R. Mackensie And E. F. Farmer Start Develop- ment And Publicity Campaign - TO0 HEAD OFF CANADIAN EXOWI ITAL TO TWO ives Endangered JACK STONE liEll0 OF KELLIHER FlRE —Stood Amid Flames And @aught Falling Bodies of Women - 19 on of which Whs the H. JOERSON RESCUED TEACHER men were fully Lack:of Co-operation Reason For Poor! Results Obtained Is Assertion Would Settle Land Policy Bemidji real estate dealers today received, as did 6,000 other land men of Minnesota, a call to meet in Minneapolis in March for the pur- pose of organizing a great publicly and dévelopment campaign to bring settlers to this state. . 1t is declared by those back of the iproject that thousands of American farmers are moving to Canada, while there ar 20,000,000 acres of tillable land in its primeval condition in Minnesota just as fertile as any soil in the world and closer to markets than Canadian land. Three Issued Call The call for the meting was is- sued by E. C. Garrigues, chairman of the Northwest development commit- tee of the Civic and Commerce asso- ciation; W. R. Mackenzie, secretary of the Northern Minnesota Develop- ment association, and E. F. Farmer of the Elliman-Farmer Realty Co. Not Working Together Tt is asserted that the present ad- vertising policy of the state is not co-operation. One of the principal ob- jects of the meeting is to correct this and settle on a new policy of pub- licity. The call sent to'the land men follows: it “Although Minyesota has upwards of 20,000,000 acres of tillable land in its primeval condition, we have no sustained publicity policy. Goes Out In Driblets “Money goes out in driblets from the state immigration department, the various development associa- tions, the railroads, real estate men and others, too little in any one medium to attract the attention which we should have to compete with other sections of the country. = LConcentrate “Advertising “To find means for concentrating our advertising expenditures and publicity efforts, we want you and every other person who is trying to sell Minnesota land to meet with as in Minneapolis in March for the pur- pose of forming an organization of land men and adopting plans which will, while reducing the individuil expense, very largely increase the efficiency of the state’s advertising campaign.” WOULD WRECK THE EXCHANGE Official of New York Market “Place Opposes Owen Bill. Washington, Feb. 6—W. C. Van Antwerp, a governor of the New York Stock Exchange, told the senate bank- ing committee that the Owen bill for government regulation of stock .ex- changes would do more harm than good and that enforced Incorporation would destroy America's primary market place. The disciplinary powers of the New York exchange over its niembers, based upon “just and equitable prin- ciples of trade,” he said, was a strong- er restraint than could be provided by any law. He pointed out that to in- corporate the exchange would trans- fer the power of government into the courts, where judicial reviews would displace the arbitrary powers of the governors. PROBE FREE RAIL SERVICES Commerce Commission Wil Open Hearings on Subject Feb. 12. ‘Washington, Feb. 6.—First hearings on the subject of suitable charges for free serviceés said.to be worth upward of $15,000,000 a year, which the inter- state commerce commission has found the large railroad systems perform for great industrial plants, with un- lawful discrimination against smaller concerns, will be held here Feb. 12, 13 and 14. The commission has announced that in connection with the request of the Eastern railroads for authority to make a 3 per cent increase in freight rates the railroads must take steps to conserve properly their reve- THE CUB REPORTER nues. ILLOS TRATION FOR AN ANTONYM FOR CORPULENT? HAD PAID FARES TO BEMIDII months has been employed by John ‘had been ng - cedar. Ol- son told the following _story to Bemidji guthorities this two Finlanders wlhio it is alleged rob- ome yesterday and in that village met two Finlande#s and I bought the and as they had no money I purchas- ed tickets to Bemgd!l. Upon arriving all slept together. We went to bed standing ajar. I immediately dressed but could not find any trace of the Their names are J. and M. Lahti if they did not deceive me.” ascertained as the victlm-had been drinking and had not counted his about: thirty - titét dolare remaindd Porter For Frank Gagnon In Critical Gagnon’s saloon ‘is now-lying in the as a result of delirlum tremens. Ac- George Meyers, Wty'-fl‘v'é. dishwash. er at tho Rockawhy. restaurant, was |Coroners Jury Investigates—List Of affected by the that penetrated nearly every room, but was revived [ by physicians, ; ‘1 BEFRIENDS MEN: -—f— : Peter Olson Relioved 0f Purse By Two MMFOMQWW Building Tast Night. That it is folly:to become friends with strangers s the sad conclusion of Peter Olson, who for several Goodman .near N!r&home. where he morning to assist them in locating bed him of his money. “I walked from the camp to North- drinks. We became quiet friendly here we visited various saloons and finally I offered to pay for lodging. We obtained rooms in the old City Hotel building and to economize we between 11 and 12 o'clock and when I awoke this morning my trousers had been rifled and the door was men who claimed to be _brothers. The exact amount taken cannot be wad although it {s . believed that in the purse. Dead May Not Exceed Six Persons . —Bones of Three Found That Jack Stone, an employe. of the Grace hotel at Kelliher, which burned Wednesday morning, and cost the lives of at least six persons, is the story told by witnesses. Had it not been for Stone’s heroism, the| | list of dead might have been much larger. At the risk of his own life he stood on the ground near the burning building and ' caught the falling bodies of men and women who had jumped from the second and third floors as the flames crept upon them. Stone, who weighs 190 pounds, was able to catch several without permitting them to strike the ground while the more heavy persons had their fall broken, which otherwise might have resulted in fatal injuries. He was considerably bruised but this did not hinder him from climbing a ladder in an effort to rescue a sleep- ing man, who he knew had not left the building. As he reached the window of the room the flames shot out and'he was able only to grip the clothes of the sleeping man -but once.. By this time'the flames made further efforts impossible. Johnson Saves Techer Harry Johnson, son of Lafe John- son of this city, is the man who saved the life of the school teacher mentioned in this paper last even- ing. Johnson was aware that the woman was in the next room and as rope to aid her in escape Andy Jor- don, a Crookston Lumber company crusjer, appeared at his window, Jordon’s sheet reaching just that far. | Together they assisted in rescuing the school teacher. Jordon had & room Members of the Bemidjl police|On the third floor. force were unable to trace the thieves this morning. JAMES TRACY NEAR DEATH Condition From ‘“Booze” James Tracy, who for-the past four months has acted as porter at city bastile in a critical condition, cording to Dr. L. A. Ward, city phy- sician, Tracy will not survive. Re- latives in Wihusau, Wisconsin, have been notified of his condition. COMMITTEES START ON TRIP Congressional Investigators May Go After Men Higher Up. ‘Washington, Feb, 6.—House inves- tigators have left for the Calumet and Colorado strike districts, where they ‘expect to complete their work in-two or three weeks. Chairman Foster of the house mines committee said everything isin readi- ness for starting ‘the probes imme- diately and he intimated that both subcommittees will try to get the men higher up. Representatives of the men higher up, it was learned, had been in the city in a vain endeavor to head off the probes. They were told that the committees intend to go to the bottom of the sit- uations without fear or favor. Jury Gets Schmidt Case. New York, Feb. 6.—The fate of Hans Schmidt, the pseudo priest, ac- cused of the murder of Anna Aumul- ler, was placed in the hands of a jury for the second time. At his former trial the jury disagreed. Famous Stick for Wifson. ‘Washington, Feb. 6.—Andrew Jack- son’s famous hickory stick was pre- sented to President Wilson by Sena- tor Thompson, in behalf of Levi Lud- lam of Wichita, Kan.,, who got it from a friend of the former president. Good lllustratmn, But No Chance To Run It Coroners Jury Investigates M. E. Ibertson, coroner, conducted an investigation yesterday. The cor- oner said today that there 18 no doubt but that Odin Mecalson, E. Pratt, G. Shoeberg, L. McNoos, Charles Larson and Frank O'Nell, met their death in the fire. He says that nothing sure is known of the three other men reported as having lost their lives, but that if they did nothing more will ever be learned for it will be impossible to recover any of the remains. The bones of three men found yesterday were in the only part of the debrie not burn- ing, and the belief is that the other bodies must be totally destroyed. Funeral For Mecalson A brother of Odin Mecalson, one of the men killed in the fire, visited Kelliher yesterday. The bones of one of the men found are believed to be those Odin, and they will be taken to Duluth by the brother and a fun- eral held. All Are Recsvering With the * exception of Harley Gunderson all of the injured are out of danger, Will Visit Cuba. Alex Summerfield, who recently disposed of his Golden Rule store, stock and fixtures, left last night, Will Dance Tomorrow mainder of the winter. . [THREE HUNDRED JAMES M. CURLEY. | Boston’s Mayor Elect Now Serv- ing 8econd Term in Congress. Hotel Employe Saved Lives Of Many PROMINENT EDUCATORS i3 the hero of the fire | Congressman James M. Curley, mayor elect of Boston, is a born server. He bas served in one capacity or another for fourteen - years—including months in jail, a sentence imposed by the federal court when Curley was found guilty of conspiracy to defraud impersonating another man in a ecivil service ex- amination. Curley is now serving his second term elected mayor for a four-year term and has served on the Boston board of aldermen ‘and in the Massachusetts CALL FOR CONFERENCE Democrats Of Minnesota Invited To Get-Together Meeting Which Will Be Held In Minneapolis Feb, 24 FIREWORKS ARE EXPECTED Marti 'Bri hair- he prepared to fix his bed sheets in a| axtlpOibien ofiCrokton) ielialr: man of the Democratic state central committee, has just issued a call for the proposed big Democratic get-to- gether meeting and dinner to be held at 'Minneapolis O’Brien states in a ietter to the Pio- neer that the invitation is general to all Democrats and Democratic principles. invitations will be sent out. The conference will be held in a room in the West hotel at 2'oclock in the afterncon, and all questions pertaining to the welfare of the par- ty will be put before the meeting at that time. At 6:30 that evening a dollar dinner will be served at the West, and in the evening a speaker of prominence will deliver dress, and there will be short extem- poraneous speeches from persons who may he called upon or who may de- E. A. Purdy is chair- man of the Minneapolis committee on arrangements, and all those who intend to be present are asked to notify Mr. Purdy in plenty of time. It is expected that there will be some fireworks at this conference. There are those who would like to see Daniel W. Lawier eliminated from the race for the governorship, but as 'he has already filed for the nofnina- tion, and in view of the further fact that he has never heen noted withdrawing qualities, it is expect- ed that he will be heard in no un- certain tones, The frends of Congressman Ham- mond of the Second district are ex- ceedingly anxious that he shall en- ter the lists as a candidate for the governorship, and there doubt but that his name will be put indorsement, though he has not given his consent. for the twin cities. From there le will go to Cloguet where he has business interests. Mr. Summerfield intends to spend somé time in Cuba during the next few mionths. He will then settle permanently in St. Paul. The Warren Sheaf announces the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs, Alvin E. Mattson, on January 30. Mr. Matt- son war formerly foreman of the Pio- neer job department but is now with the Warren Sheaf, which paper is owned and edited by his father, John Tnvitations have been issued for a dance to be given by Edwin Simons tomorrw evening fn the Odd Fellows’ Hall. Special music will be furnished by the Remfrey orchestra. This dance will be the third of a series which will be given during the re- 0. W. Wegner of Duluth is a guest at the home of his sister Mrs. C. E. TEACHERS ATTEND EDUCATIONAL MEET Largest Convention Ever Held By North Central And Northwestern Associations In Progress Here —_ GIVE RECEPTION THIS EVENING Visiting Instructors Will Be Guests 0fFaculty of Local Schools—To , Give Two Plays - RE Among The Speaken Are Miss Eliza- beth Hall, Prof. Weld, Dr. James, H. W. Foght And Pres. Shoemaker .~ More than 300 are in attendance of the convention of the Northwest- ern and North Central Educational associations, which convened here yesterday and will close tomorrow. Superintendent A. M. Bank of Park Rapids, president of the North Cen- tral association, and under whose charge the arrangements for the con- vention were made is enthusiastic over the attendance and this after- noon said: Attendance Gratifying “The attendance is very gratify- ing, and every indication is that che convention will be the most sucess- ful ever held by either of the associa- tions. The program has progressed thus far without a single hitch.” Dr. Winship Makes Hit Dr. A. B. Winship, of Boston, edi- tor of the Journal of Education was the principal speaker of the morn- ing program. He also spoke at the opening session of the convention last evening, when he took as his subject, “Personality,” Dr. Winship’s talk was convincing and interesting. He laid especial stress on the ability of a boy to follow his natural inclinations. His advice to teachers was, “Dominate, but do not domin- eer. The Speakers Miss Elizabeth Hall, assistant sup- erintendent .. of - the --Minneapolis schools, and president of the Minne- sota Educational association, Dr. W. A. Shoemaker, president of the St. Cloud normal school, Dr. George K. James, Dean College of Education, Minnesota university. Prof. H. W. Foght, . of Washington and E. N. Phillips, state rural school commis- sioner, President F. A. Weld, of the Moorhead Normal school, were con- vention speakers today. C. G. Schulz, stdte superinten- dent of schools, was unable to come to Bemidji for the convention, he- ing i1l at.his home in St. Paul. Music A Feature Special music has been one of the chief features of the convention, Un- der the direction of Miss Margaret Newton, supervisor of music of the Bemidji schools, choruses from the second grade, seventh and eight grades, third and fourth grades and sixth grade had been formed. Teachers of the Central school building, and the members of the high school cooking class, under the supervision of Miss Helen Hoover, served refreshments to the visiting teachers yesterday afternoon. All of the Bemidji schools were visited by many, the day having been set aside as visiting day. Reception This Evening Every teachers who is attending the convention is urged to be pre- sent at a reception which will be held in the high school building this evening. Two plays will be given for the entertainment of the visitors, “Julius Caesar,” and ‘“Bluebeard.” The actors in each of the plays are members of the Bemidji school fac- ulty. While the public is invited to all of the programs of the conven- tion, the reception this evening 18 for the convention delegates only. Many Schools Represented Nearly every school of the two dis- tricts is represented by at least one delegate, and as many as ten teachers from several of the nearby cities. At the meeting to be held tomor- row officers for the ensuing year will be elected, and a business ses- sion held. The program folows: Saturday Morning, Feb 7 Chorus. .. ..“Sunbonnet Baby Song” Second Grade Girls ( -~ “An Interpretation of the Modern School House,” 8. A. Callman, State Commissioner of School Buildings. “Reading, Writing and Speaking Engligh,” Miss Isabel Lawrence, St Cloud Normal School « Address. .......Prof. A. V. Storm College of Agriculture, State U. ““Agricultural Education,” Prof J. C. McDowell Dept. of Agric., Wash- ington 2 # Business Meeting. ¢ Following th Dprogram MMI ta-