Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 11, 1914, Page 1

{ { e e the Department VOLUME 11, NO. 268. CONGRESS REALIZES UNION SITUATION Sure To Notice Distinction Between Laborers And Farmers Organiza- tions ‘And Corporate Trusts * LAW SAME AS IN ENGLAND Law i!e(ore Congress Exempting La- bor Unions From Prosecutions As Trusts—Known as Bacon Bifl From Congressman C.. H. Tavenner. Washington March 11.—In the coming trust legislation one thing the Democratic party is sure to re- coginze is the distinction between la- borers’ and farmers’ unions and the corporation trust. with its many de- vices interlocking directorates, voting trusts, trade agreements, and direct methods for the control commerce. of of While the Sherman law must be strengthened against the corporation trust, and additional leg- islation must break up the tools of the Money Trust, labor unions and farmers’ organizations and similar bodies it is being urged, must be for- ‘over freed from the danger of prose- cution under laws directed by their makers at trade monopolies. Of course, there will be a fearful clamor raised by the privileged inter- ests if Congress attempts to make such exemptions. It will be de- nounced as ‘“class legislation.” But a little analysis removes such legis- lation of this charge. There is a vast difference between an industry monoplized so that a few men can exact extortions from the rest of the body of citizens, and an organization of men for self protec- tion.- One is aggressive, the other defensive. One is the small coterie of exploiters; the other is the mass of the exploited. One organizes to perpetrate wrongs which on a small- er scale send their perpetrators to prison: the other organizes to pre- serve or gain rights which are fun- damental—the right of receiving just wages for work done under condi- tions by American civilization, The group of trust formers is so small it can scarcely be called a class—it-is an infinitescimal part of the popula- tion. The laborers and farmers are the bulk of the country’s population. Congress already sees this distine- tion, although the high-priced law- yers employed by the industrial in- terests will try to prove that any in- terference with trade whether by trusts or unions should rank the same in the eyes of the law. But while trade interference is the prime pur- ‘pose in the organization of a trust, it is an incidental result of the acti- vities of a labor union. Congress has recognized the dis- tinction iby exemption labor and farm union from prosecution un- der the Sherman law the exemption having been granted in the last bill which granted the appropriations for of Justice. This measure was signed by the President. But it is not necessary to rely on this precedent. Our law is based on that of England, where,.‘{;fter a long struggle, labor a few years ®av suc- ceeded in gaining specfic exemption from obedience to law written to re- gulate combinations of capital. This was the British trades-dis- putes act of 1906—a law which em- bodies in itself a combination of the anti-injunction legislation and the exemption from the Sherman law for which American labor is contending. Under the British law when two or i more persons combine infurtherance| of a trade dispute, they cannot be pro- secuted for any act done in combina- tion unless such act committed by an indivitual ould- be ecriminal. In other words, combinations of laborers at all times (for employers in time of labor troubles) are exempted from trust or other prosecutions. They cannot, for instance, be enjoined for picketing during a strike. Great Britain has thus formally recognized a labor union as a cooperative so- clety which should not be destroyed 2s a menace. 3 This is a clear precedent for Con- gress to follow in framing the new trust laws. Congress already has before it a bill exempting labor unions from prosecution as trusts. It is known as the Bacon-Bartlett bill, SEVERAL ARRESTS LIKELY St. Paul Detectives and Pigcons” Face Trial. St. Paul, March 11.—City Detective Delaney will be arrested on a. warrant charging homicide I the case of the Lilling of Joe Sweeney, according to County Attorney O'Brien. - His statement, following the finding «f the corcner's jury that the detec- tive was not justified in shooting Sweeney, who was killed in the liardy saloon. “Stool Issuance of warrants against Detec- tive Thomas, J. J. Murphy and Kid Higgins, declared to be parties to the plot to arrest Sweeney, i considered, the county May Retire From Supreme Bench to- Make Place for W. H. Taft. TAFT TO GO ON THE BENCH Said to Be Slated for Supreme Court Position. Washington, March 11.—Former President Taft will be appointed a United States supreme court justice by President Wilson. This information comes from an unquestioned author- ity. * From the same authoritative sonrce it is learned that the resigna- tion of Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes of Massachusetts -will make the va- cancy which Mr. Taft will fill. It is regarded as certain that Mr. Taft will terminate his Yale professorship with- in a year. The same authority says President ‘Wilson sounded Mr. Taft on the ques- tion of his accepting a supreme court Justiceship several months ago and that Mr. Taft expressed his willing- ness—even - eagerness—to go on the bench. A READY FOR CHAMPIUNS Bemidji Athletics In Shape For Series With Fond du Lac Five—Chances For Victory Appears Bright ST. JOE EASILY DEFEATED With last night’s practice, which was the most strenuous held by the Bemidji Athletics for some time, the quint is now prepared for the im- vasion of Fon du Lac’s world cham- pions, While the Bemidjites are not over confident they are certain that should they fail to win the series that the visitors will have been forced to their utmost. The easy victory of Fond da Lack over the fast St. Joe quint of Minneapolis; which was won by a score of 48 to 21, shows that Bem- idji’s oppnents are basketball stars of the first water. Should Bemidji win ~two of the three games the championship for the world will belong here. " That the Bemidji team has become prominent in state athletics has been especially noticeable recently as much space has been given the northern champions in the city papers. The ipicture of the team has appeared in nearly every city daily an editorials have praised the spirit shown by the Bemidji rooters. BACK TO HOLLOWAY JAIL Mrs. Pankhurst Spirited Out of Glas. gow to Avoid Trouble. Glasgow, Scotland, March 11.—By a ruse Mrs, Emmeline Pankhurst, mil- itant suffragette leader, rearrested for the seventh time since her conviction for responsibility for the bomb throw- ing at the country. home of Chancellor Lloyd-George, was spirited out of Glasgow by Scotland Yard detectives and started for London and Holloway Jail. Appraised that suffragettes armed with umbrellas, hammers, bombs and other weapons were picketing all rail- way stations, determined to”rescue Mrs. Pankhurst if possible, the detec- tives took her by automobile to a way station outside the city and there put her aboard a train for London. {sation with the county officials he Farmer, Asks Chief Exeoutive To - | -Assist Him In Ending Dispute & “WILSON NICE MAN:” HE SAYS He Was Treated With Every Con- sideration—Rhoda Ends Trouble Because he believed that his land was being contested and that he was likely to lose it, when as a matter of fact only a tax assignment had been made on it, Teft Eric Nordin, one of the progressive farmers of Roose- velt township, to journey to Wash- ington where he sought the aid of President Wilson. Nordin, who cannot-speak a word of English, was given audience with the president, who after hearing the case directed him to .Governor Eber- ‘hart who in turn told him that it he would take the matter up with the county officials that it would be set- tled to his entire satisfaction. This Nordin did, and with the assistance of Sheriff Johnson and Fred Rhoda, clerk of court, the misunderstanding was soon remedied. Improved Wrong Land. The trouble all started when Nor- din found, after he had improved some land on which he had been lo- cated, that he was not on his own soil. In order that he might not lose the land which he had worked sev- eral years to drain and improve, he caused-his daughter to file on it. Then came the tax assignments. Liked The President. Nordin could not say enough nice things about the president. He told Sheriff Johnson that the chief execu- tive was “an awfully nice man.” While the trip of the settler was not necessary and proved quite an ex- pense to Nordin it was thoroughly enjoyed by him, ang after his conver- ‘went home absolutely satisfied. “ANTHONY AND CLEOPATRA” Manager Woodmansee Secures Strong Play For Grand The sensation of the hour in am- usement circles is George Kleine’s production of the Cines photo drama spectacle “Anthony and Cleopatra”. Nothing like it has been seen in the world and the prices paid for exclu- sive rights by the different Buropean impressorios have been astounding. The subjects afforded the Cines Com- pany greater scope dramatically and pictorially than their production of “Quo Vadis” and they have taken am- ple advantage of it. The photo dra- ma is arranged in eight parts and three acts, each one of which is a dra- matic revelation. Signor = Antoni Novelli is the Marc Antony and Sig- nor Giovanna Teribili Gonzales is the Cleopatra. They are ably supported by Signor Ignazio Lupi as Octavius, Signorina Matilde di Marzio as Char- mian, Signora -Elsa Lenard as Octa- via, and a host of brillant actors in the minor characters, some of whom played important parts in “Quo Va- dis.” For spectacular magnificence this production has never been ap- proached. The engagement in this city begins and continues Sunday un- til Monday evening at the Grand. ‘- THE CUB REPORTER TANGO INSTRUCTINYT . | SwTPUTYOR . & GEN START WALL PAPER COMPANY W. M. Elliott To Manage New Busi- 2 ness Firm In Bemidji On March 14th the Bemidji Wall Papery company, a new firm recently organized, to be managed by 'W. M. Elliott will open the building lo- cated west of the Fenton grocery store where they plan on making their headquarters in the future while ser- ving the residents of this city. ~ The new company will also handle a com- plete line of picture frames, brushes; paints and oils. g Dr. D. L. Stanton, left this after- noon for Thief River Falls on busi- ness. There Are Dressing Rooms And Dressing Rooms BELTRAMI SETTLER VISITS PRESIDENT Erio Nordin, Roosevelt Township Enjoyed Talk At White House, Where Bemidji Lawyers Notified 0f Supreme E. B, MecDonald and Judge Mar- shall A. Spooner, c&pmen‘ for the eleven Bemidji saloon men who at the time of the “Pussyfoot” Johnson _| erusade. several ‘yeard reatrained the government officials: from - closing their places of businebe and from des- troying liquor then.on hand as was done in other places, have been noti- tied that the case which was appeal- for final actlon has ‘bDeen advanced on -the calendar and will come up for hearing within the' next several weeks. Both Mr, McDonald and Mr, Spooner ‘will 'go ‘to-Washington and will assist in - the trial of the case. John €. Spooner, formerly United States semator of Wisconsin 18 also connected with the matter. Several of the men who were in the saloon business at the time-of the trouble are not longer here, While the three government agents against whom the restraining order was.directed are no longer in the service. & VYE CASE PROGRESSING Taking ‘of Testimony. I Alienation of Affection Action Begins—Jury Se- cured Late Yesteray Afternoon 5 WILL TAKE UP REST OF WEEK Much interest is being taken in the case now on in district court, whereby William H. Vye seeks to re- cover $25,000 from. Walter A. Gould for the alienation of his wife’s affec- tions, the court room being well fill- ed since ~ yesterday mnoon the selection of a jury began. Following the completition of the Jjury B. R. Brower of St. Cloud, who, assisted by A. A. Andrews of this city, is conducting the swit of the plaintiff, opened the case. The first witness was the deferidant, called by the plaintiff for cross-examination, according to the statutes. Mr. Gould was on the stand for a short time this morning, being followed by Charles Vandersluis, * Mrs. Vander- sluis and J. C. Sims, of the J. T. MacMillian firm of St. Paul. . Mr., Vye was later called to the stand and was testifying this afternoon. The evidence of the plaintiff is practical- ly all in, but it is expected that the case will not be completed until the last of the week. George Spear, who represents Gould, is assisted in the trial of the case by Thayer C. Bailey and M. J. Brown. The jury comprises, Hans Soren- son, Eric Sunberg, Alec ° Price, Thomas Wold, John Uteck, William Setser, Christ-Berg, Fred Fretig, Al- onzo Wheeler, B, Dessert, Ben Jen- kins and K. K. Wheeler. when Junior Short Course The third afnual junior short course for students: from rural schools will be held at the Agricul- tural school Crookston, from March 30 to April 4. This course is open to all boys and girls from country schools under the age of 18 years. The course consists of lectures and practical work offered by the members of the Agricultural School faculty. ‘The work includes judging work in grains, corn _and live stock. The students have rooms in the dormi- tories and get their meals in the school dining hall. - .The boy’s dor- mitory is in charge of one of the men of the faculty and the girl’s dormi- tory is in charge of one of the women so that the students are well taken care of. The cost.of attending the entire week is $2.00,which includes all the expenses excepting the rail- road fare of the students. Informa- tion regarding this course may be se- cured by writing to the Agricultural School, Crookston. Boys or girls who plan _on attending the ' course shuld -write to have a room reserved for them. = Meet Friday Night There ‘will be & meeting of the Minnesota Avenue Improvement. as- sociation in the council rooms Friday evening. All members are urge to at- tend: 7 4 ~ CLUB PRESIDENT Suoceeds A, P. White As Commercial Club Head—TF. 8. Arnold And 7. M. i Richards New Vice President BEGIN MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN H, H. Mayer, Tlxomn_s Erwin- And Ike Blooston Appointed As Com- mittee To Devise Increase Plan B. W. Lakin, logging superinten- dent of the Crookston Lumber com- pany, was last night named as presi- dent of the Bemidjl Commercial for the ensuing year by the newly elected ‘board of directors. Mr. Lakin has served duriiig the past year as first vice-president. ~ F. §. Arnold was selected as first vice-president, while J. M. Richards will be the second ‘vlce»firesident. ' The meeting held last evening, which was the club’s annual busi- ness session, was one of the best at- tended of any held during the win- ter and the enthusiasm shown was accomplish- ments of much importance to Bemidji or looked for during the next year. Directors Named In accordance with a new plan for the election of the board of directors tifteen were named last night, eight of whom will serve for two year very encouraging and terms and the other seven .for one year. Those elected for the two- year term were F. S. Arnold, A. A. Warfield, F. S. Lycan, E. A. Barker, G. M. Torrance, B, W. Lakin, J. M. Richards and J. L. George. Those named for the one-year term follow, A. P. white, J. K. Given, Thomas Hughes, R. H. Schumaker, W. L. Brooks, E. H. Denu and Thomas Er- win, George Re-elected James L. George was re-elected as treasurer of the club, and Homer C. Baer secretary . After a 'brief discussion during which several plans for the increas- ing of club membership were brought up, H. H. Mayer was appointed chair- fan ‘and” Thomas Erwin" and” Tke Blooston, members of a committze which will devise a method for the carrying on of a membership cam- paign. As soon as a satisfactory plan has been formed the club presi- dent will be so informed and a spec- ial meeting will be called. The cl:tb ‘membership now totals about one hundred and it is hoped to make it at least three hundred. PLAN TO CARE FOR POOR Council Held Informal Meeting Last Evening to Discuss Problem Six members of the city council met last evening to discuss the caring for the poor left homeless by the des- truction of the building by fire yes- terday. Whether the county will re- builq ds not known and the action of the commissioners will be awaited before anything definite is done by the city. At present the paupers are being cared for at the Svea hotel. One proposition which appears to be under consideration by several mem- bers of the council is the leasing of an 80 acre farm west of the city. OPENS TURTLE RIVER STORE H. A. Brown To Conduct Mercantile Business- In Neighboring Town H. A. Brown formerly with the Crookston Times has opened a gen- eral .store in the village of Turtle River for the accomodation "of the residents in that thickly settled com- munity. About a year ago Mr. Brown purchased a two hundred acre tract of fine farm land in-this vicin- ity and is actively engaged in farm development. He is a booster of the first rank and big things in modern farming are expected of him. That Mr. Brown will not be a dissapoint- ment in this respect is the firm belief of his neighbors. . N ¥ - W J MAXFIELD * X E KK KRR KKK KK | SAYS MAXFIELD = | Wadena Man, Candidate For Con- gress From This District, Who Is Guest of Bemidji Today BLACKDUCK GOES “DRY” Saloons Voted Out by 34 Votes—Sol- way, Wilton, Park Rapids Little- Fork and Shevlin Go “Wet” NO VOTE AT “INTERNATIONAL” Several surprises were sprung at the elections of northern Minnesota towns and villages yesterday, the most noticed -being that of the vote at Blackduck, where the saloons were voted out by a majority of 34 votes, the ballots being 99 against license and 65 for. Close fights resulted at LaPorte and Park Rapids, the wets winning at the latter place and the drys in the former, but in both instances the majority was but two votes. The following places voted wet: Solway, Wilton, Littlefork and Shevlin, while Bagley, Fosston and LaPorte went dry. Contrary to reports circulated this morning, no vote on the liquor question was held in International Falls yesterday. Turtle River Winners Supervisor, J. N. Skrivseth. Clerk, John - Guthrie. Treasurer, G. I. Goodmanson. Justice, M. O. Batdarf. Constable, Lewis Sarter. Port Hope Election ‘Supervisor, M. Avery. Clerk, J. C. Spangler. Tredsurer, W. Winch. Justice, J. C. Spangler. Constable, P. Medley. Town of Buzzle Supervisor, J. P. Holden. Supervisor, B. M. Iverson. Clerk, H. K. Koppang. Justice, Louis Tegner. Constable, - Ole Rongstad. Tartle River Village President, Peter Torson. Trustees, Louis Weiser, John Dale and Herman Hoppmiester. Clerk, Geo. Klien. Treasurer, William Williams, Justices, H. A. Brown and William ‘Bridgham. 2 MAY PRINT SECOND DIRECTORY John Ley of St. Clond Will Publish Book If Supported By Business Men John H. Ley of St..Cloud arrived in Bemidji last evening and is now considering another directory for Be- midji. For the past several years he has printed some excellent books for this city. When asked whether he would put out his book -despite the fact that E. M. Sathre had already commenced work on one Mr. Ley said: 3 = “I do not wish to interfere with ‘Mr. Sathre.and will not become a ri- val unless the business men want the best that can be had. I have heard that Mr. Sathre is an excellent busi- ness man and capable of going through with anything he may start but I am sure he will not find it pro- fitable to print a directory in Bem- iaji. i By "HOP” Wadena Man, First Head of Develop- ment - Association and Candidate ° For ‘Congress Visits Bemidji IS CORDIALLY RECEIVED HERE Meeting With Much Encouragement -, Over Entire District—Opposes Re- election of Present’ Congressman H. J. Maxfleld of Wadena, who sev- eral weeks ago. announced his can- didacy for Congress, is the guest of Bemidji today. Maxfield’s ‘welcome here was cordial, and he is generaily considered as being the candidate of this section. He was the first president of the Northern Minnesota Development as- sociation, being elected at the time the organization was formed there. Since that time he has served as im- migration commissioner, making @a brilliant record, Maxfleld is a candidate for the Re- publican nomination, and it is like- ly that he will be opposed by Con- gressman Lindbergh, although the latter has not announced himself ss a candidate, nor is it known on what ticket he will run, should he enter the race. Meeting With Encouragement Since his announcement was first made, Maxfield’s candidacy has met with much favorable comment, and he is much encouraged in his campaign. Maxtield is known as being thor- oughly familiar with the legislative needs of northern Minnesota, and (shoulq he be elected to the responsi- ble position which he seeks this sec- tion of state may feel certain of just representation. In speaking of his candidacy Max- field said, “I have met with even more encouragement than I had hoped for, and 1 find that the possibilities of my election are very good.” Bemidji For Maxfield There is practically no doubt but what Maxfield will carry Bemidji at the primaries against Lindbergh. The Congressman is pratically un- known here while his ‘opponent has long been acquainted and is respected for his boosting qualities. He is making an absolutely clean campaign for the office. HOLD SPIRITED LAND SALE More Than Two Thousand Acres Disgge posed Of By Theodore Nelson To- ~ day—Bids Hotly Contested HOLD NEXT SALE APRIL 8 One of the most spirited state land sales ever held in this county was conducted at the court house today by Theodore Nelson of the state audi- tor’s office. In all 2,025 acres were disposed of. The prices ranged from five to eleven dollars per acre, the average being about $6.25. Many of the tracts sold called forth - spirited bidding. ~ Besides money taken in from the sale of land, $1,800 were paid for timber. The next sale will be held here on April 8. JEWETT ‘ADDS TO FORCE Northern Auto Company Secures Ex- perts For Repair Department Charles Jewett, manager of the Northern Auto company, has added to his shop force for the time being, John' Morrell, who for- three years has'been shop foreman for the Colby Motor Co., Minneaplis. He is rated among the best in ithe largest shops ‘and may remain with him perman- ently. -Another employe who came from Minneapolis Tuesday is, C. D. Blanchard, who will- have charge of the service and tire repairing depart- ments. Mr. Blanchard s an expert tire repairman, coming hiere from one of the largest tire shops in the twin cities and is an all around au- tomobile man. In . speaking of the matter, Mr. Jewett sald, “We are paying the price for these men in or- der to give our customers the best. The garages in Bemidji, today are ‘turning out a4 class. of work that would cost from 75 cents to $1.00 per hour in Minneapolis, and doing it fo 60 cents per hour. B Ann- Ess Dunning ent: od : ‘number of friends this afterpoon, the -occasion being her ‘fourth birth- 8 , Helen Erwis Graham, Catherine Prentiss, - Ruth Hayner, Beu- . ~ s