Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 20, 1914, Page 1

VOLUME NO. 11, NO. 276. REGARDS WAR WITH MEXICO AS SILLY Tavenner Upholds President Wilson in His Method of Handling Mexi- can Sitnation—Urged by Few WOULD MEAN LIVES OF MANY Fighting Only in North End of Coun- try While Other Portions are Pro- gressing at Rapid Rate From Congressman C. H. Tavenner. March 20—The sym- pathy and moral support of the Amer- ican people ought to go out to Presi- dent Wilson at this time as never before. The President is making a brave fight to keep the United States in such a position that there need he no bloody end to the Mexican situa- tion. For one of the few times in history a great nation has adopted a foreign policy of morality instead of expediency, and although the sneers and jeers of foreign countries are be- ing echoed by unpatriotic citizens of the United States, President Wilson is still courageously following the path he set out for himself, There is no question now that there is a concerted attempt within the Unitéd States to force a war with Mexico. It is unfortunately true that this attempt has its spokesman in the House and in the Senate. And unless American workingmen, who, after all must fight the battles in any possible war, leaving the jingoes safe- ly at home to continue their agita- tions, indicate unmistakably that they will not fight these battles, then the United States is likely to be plunged into a bloody catastrophe. How silly and foolish such a war would ibe is indicated in certain Mexi- can statistics recently made public by the Pan American Union in Washing- [¢ ton. We are told by the interven- tionists that Mexico is tottering to ruin, anq that in the choas likely to result, all American investments in Mexico will be wiped out. There- fore, we should intervene now and save what is left. But now look at the figures of “ruin”. Tn spite of three successive revolutions Mexico's trade with the United States in the fiscal year just closed was far greater than it was in 1904, or ten years ago. 1In a ten-year period American imports in Mexico un(r(‘used from $45,922,000 to $48,- 00. But exports, which deter- mine the real prosperity of a coun- try, increased from Mexico to the United States in ten years from $43,- 931,000 to $81,877,000, or nearly donble. And this in the year when Mexican business was alleged to be virtually paralyzed. As a matter of fact, of course, the real truth is that Mexican prosperity ‘has not been much harmed by the re- volutions. The fighting has been principally in the northern fringe of States. The rest of the country has been booming, while all the princi- pal seaports have been doing a nor- mal business. There has of course, undoubtedly been some depression of the Mexican currency due to the un- centainty of the future. But the secret of the outery for war lies in the fact that the fighting is in the northern part of Mexico, in which locality a few American mil- lionaires own property; there the American oil investments are placed; and there American capitalists have been buying gold and silver, a lu- crative profession which has been ended by the continual fighting. These lost dividends are a large pant of the inspiration of the war movement. To regain these divi- dends a number of so-called patrio- tic gentlemen would willingly sacri- fice 100,000 lives—not their own lives, or the lives of their families and friends, but the lives of American workingmen who must engage in this war, . Washington, TO0 SHOW HERE MONDAY “Mutt and Jeff in Panama,” to Be Next Attragtion, When Mananger Hill first con- ceived the idea of transferring “Mutt and Jeff” to stage, it was predicted that he would only have failure for his pains. How futile his critics were regarding the innovation is il- lustrated by the fact that “Mutt and Jeff” in stage form has been the ‘most successful attraction the thea- tre has known in almost a decade. The latest .vehicle of these cartoon favorites is called “Mutt and Jeff in Panama.” It is a three act comedy with musical trimmings and was written by Owen Davis, an author who has many dramatic hits to his credit. The offering 'is underlined ffor next Monday evening at the Athletic club theatre. A worthy and commendable production is pro- mised alopg with a satisfactory com- plement of scenery, effects, surprises, novelties, etc., and a capmble cast of Deople, CAPTAIN MAWSON, Antarctio Explorer Prepar- Ing to Start Expedition. Captain Mawson, the Australian Antarctic explorer, is preparing to start his expedition in a short time. He is now attempting to adjust the differences with Shackleton that arose over the selection of a route. Both men planned to traverse the same ter- ritory, and Mawson claimed that he had the first right. ASQUITH REJECTS. OFFER Ulster Leader Would Submit Home Rule to Vote—Declares Irish Ques- tion Must be Settled by Electorate WOULD MEAN A CIVIL WAR London, March 20.—A vote of cen- sure on the British government wag moved in the house of commons by lsAndrew Bonar Law, leader of the op- position. It was based on Premier Asqunhs refusal on Monday to give details of the scheme of local option by which the nine countles of Ulster would be permitted to vote separately on the question of the new Irish government. The leader of the opposition oftered to give a guarantee that if the gov- ernment would take a referendum-ot thie nited Kingdom on tiie home rule bill and local option proposal the Unionists both in the house of lords and in the house of commons would place nothing in the way of carrying out the will of the people. Sir Bdward Carson, the Ulster Un- ionist leader, backed up Mr. Law's offer by saying that if the premier is prepared to give him a definite offer of a referendum he will accept that decision. “Bullets Instead of Votes.” If Mr. Asquith refused the course suggested, said Mr. Law, it could only be “because the government thought in thé words of Winston Spencer Churchill that the question should be settled Dby bullets rather than by votes.” Mr. Law’s speech concluded with the following words: “What about the army? If it is only a question of disorder, the army will, and ought to obey, but if it is a question of civil war the soldiers are citizens like the rest of the people. The army will be divided and that force be destroyed on which we de- pend for our nationol safety.” Premier Asquith, however, looked coldly upon the proposition of a referendum. He said: “The government does not recede from its proposals, under which there would be no coersion of Ulster. The scheme gives a six years’ trial of home rule before there would be any attempt to bring Ulster under its pro- visions.” One of the prettiest parties of the season was given last evening in the Masonic hall when Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Torrance, Judge and Mrs. M. A. Spooner and Mr. and Mrs. A, P. White entertained a number of friends at a dancing party. This is the first of a series of parties which they will give. The color scheme was pink# pink flowers and other decora- tions being used. About seventy-five people attended. Eugene Berman, of the Berman In- surance agency, returned to Bemidji KK KK K KK KKK LAW UPHELD BY COURT St. Paul, March 20.—(Spec- ¥ ial to the Pioneer)—The non- * partisan law, passed by the last * legislature, was upheld in a de- cision by the State of Minnesota supreme court today. Law in question provides for the non- pirtisan nomunation oi a1 can- didates for county office, ju- dicial positions and for !sgla- lative positions. It also chan- ges the date of the primary from September to June and ‘permits the Bull Moose panty to select its candidates at general primary. KKK K KKK KKK KKK * * : NON-PARTISAN PRIMARY x * * ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok Kk KX XAk Rk Ak Ak Ak hkkhkh kkhk ok ~ Charities To Meet G.D. Backus, president of the As- sociated charities this morning an- nounced that there will be a meeting of the officers and directors of the organization next Monday morning at 10 o’clock. MThe meeting will be held in the public library building, BRAINERD PLAYS TONIGHT High School Athletes to Meet Worthy Opponent of Crow Wing County Quint—Akeley Five Easy BEMIDJI BOYS WIN—SCORE 54-8 One of the chief contests of the high school basketball schedule will be played this evening in the Athletic club hall when Brainerd will be en- countered. Brainerd comes to Bem- idji recognized as one of the leading basketball teams of the state and the locals will be forced to extend them- selves to win. Last evening the high school boys had little trouble in winning from the Akeley five, the final score being 54 to 8. Not once during the entire game were the Bemidji boys outplayed by the visitors ‘who were plainly at a Icss on the large playing floor. Re- peatedly the locals would take the ball the entire length of the floor, and their teamwork was good. Klein at forward played a strong game, eight times connecting with the net. While in the game Elletson and Cam- eron more than made good, the latte; getting-the-jump. continually on his. lopponent. Graham and Riley at guards'| had their forwards completely at their mercy and only once during the entire contest was a field basket thrown by Akeley, six of their points being thrown from fouls. Gainey and Slater played the last half and each took a part in the seoring. The Score Bemidji Akeley Klein f Lorenz Elletson 4 Slater Cameron < Jenson Graham g McBride Riley g Merrill Substitutes, Slater for Cameron, Cainey for Elletson. Field goals, Lorenz 1, Cameron 3, Klein 8, Elletson 4, Graham 1, Riley 8, Gainey 2 and Slater 1. Ref- eree, Brandon. Scorer, Buckland. The game this evening will start at 8:30. Ty DEONS. Why. when‘ are mlghflng from. behind a hreast-works, inétead Likes Jail Treatment So well did he like the treatment accorded aim by city jail officials yesterday, C. J. Lindberg no sooner left the court room of Judge Crow- ell yesterday when he began to re- new his spree, and as a consequence he was soon back in his cell. The judge imposed a fine of $5. Axel Carlson and John Swanson were also given fines of $5 each for drunken- ness. kb ek dch bbbkt o ok BOY ADMITS ROBBING NU- MEROUS HOMES, New York, March 20.—Fol- lowing his arrest on a charge of burglary, Joseph Cardone, sixteen years old, astounded detectives when he began tak- ing them to the twenty-one homes he told them he had broken into within the last three weeks. Loot totaling more than $8,000 was recover- ed. ++’F++++++++++'h+++ B e e i b b o LR R R R K K R R War Leaders Have Grutor Fear of England Than umea States— ‘That the policy ‘of «the .United States in its treazmq‘nt of the condi- tions which now exfst in Mexico is not approved by flm American -citi- zeng in the southem atates, is the be- lief of Omer Bafley, y\\w is visiting Bemidji today. Mri upfley !ormerly made Bemidji his homs, but now re- sides at Deming, - New Mexico, just thirty-five miles from the scene of ‘General Villa’s headquanters. Must Chnngfe Policy Mexicans regard the United States with no thought offear, while Eng- land is believed by them to be the na- tion which must be/treated With the greatest respect. Mr. Bailey says ‘that daily- American seitizens are ar- rested, thrown into jhn and kept im- prisoned for long périods, while by claiming to be British subjects re- lease is immediately -given. £ Protection Needed. Americans of the south- do not wish the United Staltes to take sides, (says Mr. Balley, but what they do demand and.expect {President Wilson to do, is to order that American pro- perty be protected, Ind that Ameri- can life be left unharmed. With this understanding, thatishould either of these orders be - violated, that the twenty-thousand Américan soliders, now stationed along the Rio Grande, would at once star{-fighting. As conditions now”ex iist it is not safe for a citizen of this country to visit Mexico. 4 Soldiers Slam. ing Hundreds of Mexican soldiers arc starving is the information given by Mr. Bailey. “In my opinion 1,000 Américan can lick 5,000 of those of taking aim they simply lift their guns above the inclosure and fire. They have no idea-as to methods of fighting,” nhe said. The Open Ballot According to Mr, Bailey less than five per cent of the poor people of Mexico can either read or write, and that they have been -nothing more ithan slaves to the richer class, the people who are causing the trouble now in progress. He tells that there is absolutely no possiblity of a fair election under“the present state of effairs, and that the elections which are held are done so with the use of the open ballot, where if voter does not cast his ballot as he is directed, he is punished. Boom For Minnesota Mr. Bailey, who ds vice-president and general manager of the South- west Alfalfa Farms company of Dem- ing, although having extensive in- terest in New Mexico says while in IlMlinois he found the farmers to be much interested in northern Minne- sota land and predicts that this sec- tion of the state will double in popu- lation during the next few years. Arouse Enthusiasm In order that high school enthusi- asm might be aroused to its highest possible pitch for the basketball game which 4s to be played this evening, the students held a mass meeting at the 20 minute period today. They were addressed by Superintendent Dyer and Harold Hayner. The game this evening will be the last on the high school schedule. Large Crowd Attends Standing room only was to be had at the opening of the Nymore moving: picture house lakt evening. The theatre, which was recently purchas- ed by Gilbert Sandland of this city, is now provided with a late model imachine and its films are above the average. ‘thing and everthing but talk, gave a ‘over the top ««**4«*&4*4&«* HELIC CLEMENTSON OUT FOR REPRESENTATIVE County Commissioner Hel- ic Clementson today an- nounced that he will be a candidate for the house of re- presentatives from. this dis- trict. The commissioner has lived in this county for more ithan 18 years, being the first ‘homesteader on the Rapid river. He mnow resides at’ Clementson, the postoffice be- ing named after him. Clem- entson was born in Pine Island, Goodhue county. .He has served as county commis- sioner for two torms, during which period he has been one of the boards mest active mem bers. His announcement: places three men in the field for the position, L. G. Pendergast of this city and Mayor J. U. Wil- liams of Baudette Laving al- ready entered the race. K ok ok ok kK ok Kk ok ko ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ko k ok ok ok ok ok ke ok ThAk Ak kkhkhkhkhkhkdhhhkhkhhkhhhkhkkkhkkhkokhkhkhkk KK KK KKK KKK KK “THE. FREE” MAN HERE Sewing Machine Expert Gives Demon- stration to Domestic Science Class- At High School TO SHOW AT GIVEN STORE SAT. Bert Curtis a representative; of The Free Sewing machine people, who can make a sewing machine do any- demonstration to the domeptic sci- ence class at the high school this morning. “lady” when it come ito operating a sewing machine. With nimble fingers, pretty little feet anq quick snappy eyes he per- forms wonders with his Free machine It sings sweet soft music to the ear, when under his control and makes open net work, lace work, brading and in fact anything that can be done by hand in less'time than it takes to tell it. The same demonstration will be given at the Given Hardware store all day tomorrow and at three o’clock ithid “stire “wiit-give-to-someone pre- He sure is some sent"one of these new mumber 5 The Free sewing machines. This ma- chine is a new device on the market having been patened last November by Will Free of Rockford Ill, and with the use of the new patented attachments it offers to the public a saving, device, believeq impossible a year ago. SCOTT PUTS OVER NEW ONE Uses National Biscuit Products to Decorate Grocery Store Along the top of the outer wall of the Roe and Markusen Grocery store shelving appear the words “Nétional Biscuit Company,” entirely from packages of the Na- tional Biscuit company. ‘The decorations were arranged by Scott Stewart of the Roe and Marku- sen store. Scott is always posted on the latest grocery decorations: and seldom fails to apply them to good ad- vantage. a Accepts New Position James Malone, who has been con- nected with the Pioneer during the past two years as city news reporter. has accepted @ position with the Be- midji Automobile company, and will take up his new duties next Monday. He will have charge of the office and sales department of the garage. While with the Pioneer James proved him- self to be a news gatherer of much ability and he is sure to make good in his new position. Giles Leaves ‘W. G. Giles, who during the past year has been managing the Bem- idji office of the Northwestern Tele- phone company left this afternoon for Grand Forks, where he has ac- cepted another position. = During his stay in 'Bemidji Giles made many friends who regret that his stay here is not to be a longer one. ‘ ijs_' 6. BENNETT. Well Known Newspaper Owner ' Repuued l|| on His Yacht. Rumors are current that James Got- don Bennett,” owner of the New"York | Herald, is geriously 1ill aboard his yacht, the Lysistrata, at Suez. Dis: patches- coming by way of London represented - thit Mr. Bennett had been on a three weeks' cruise and that during the trip his health had become’ impaired, finally giving way to a severe fever. SUGGESTS CLEARING PLAN Superintendent McGuire Says Land With -Heavy -Standing -Timber Shoulg Be First Used for Pasture SHOULD SOW IN EARLY SPRING Land- with heavy standing timber is the most expensive and difficult to clear says A. J. McGuire, superin- tendent, Grand Rapids substation. It is seldom practicable to attempt to remove the stumps at the time the {imber is cut, as the removal of a green stump requires nearly twice the power that will be required to remove the same stump after it has latood for a few years. ‘When the timber is green, the ground is full of small roots close to the surface which make good plowing impossible. The best way to handle such land is to cut everything when the mar- ketable timber is cut, burn tke brush and small timber, and then seed down and pasture the land for a few years. If the second growth is kept down by pasturing, the stumps decay faster and when they are removed, the land is in good condition for cultivation. The brush and small trees should be cut in the winter or spring after the timber is removed. This should be done early in order to iget the grass seeded early. If the land is allowed to lie over a season, the sec- ond growth comes up every fast but, if the brush, small trees and down material are removed and hburned early, the second growth is held in check. If the land is disked and seeded down to clover and timothy. the second growth ds practically over- come, On high land, sow medium red clover and timothy. °On low land, eow alsike, timothy, and red- top. The best time to sow is just as the snow leaves the ground and as the frost starts to go. BANQUET THIS EVENING “College Widow Cast” to Be Guests of Athletics Club Members of the “College Widow” cast will be entertained at a banquet this evening at 7:30 at the Markham hotel. The play was produced last month for the benefit of the Athle- ti¢ club, which in turn in apprecia- tion dis giving the persons who took part a “feed.” To Dance Tonight There will be a dance this even- ing in the city hall, being given in honor of the Brainerd basketball players who play the Bemidji high school five this evening. The dante will start immediately . after the game, this morning from Minneapolis. THE CUB SCOOP rerorter SOME SCHEME- JUST PHONED THE HOSP\TAL TO SEND A NURSE RIGHT OVER-BAD CASE, OF NERVES-SHE COMES -\S" Romamc AND BEENOOTIFUL- N FALLS N LOVE. 2 Ye3 WITH ME-T > PROPOSE.-WE MARRY-AND THEN TLL HAVE & 5 \WIFE - Why Speak 0f Love When It Costs So Much - (CoMe (O N THF, | ParTy TUST e ANSOS 1 ! GEE-T HAVENT BEEN ON A CASE FOR & MONTH THIS TWENTYEIVE: - DOLLARS # (Th cuReD) o LA / b =g == ~—“o—‘° — - LEE NOMINATED AS CONFERENCE CHOICE Nomination is Made Unanimous Upon Motion of Attorney Edgerton Fol- lowing Stamped Upon First Vote CANDIDATES GIVE SUPPORT Iverson and Elwell to Abide by De- oision—Machine and Eberhart Scored in Vigorous Resolutions William E. Lee of Long Prairie 'Was given unanimous indorsement for the republican , nomination for governor by the Minnesota anti-ma- chine conference in the Minneapolis armory late yesterday after winning on the first ballot. ~Amid an uproar of applause Mr. Lee made a brief speech of accep- tance and Samuel G. Iverson and James T. Elwell took the platform and pledged their hearty support to the winner, James A. Peterson, who had said he would support the candidate chosen providing he not be a ma- chine man, could not be found when sought by members of the confer- ence after the result was announced. Seen later, he said he had nothing to say other than he had said at the conference. The first ballot was.a clear victory for Lee before the last county had been heard from, anq at that time the vote stood: Lee ... Iverson Peterson Elwell ... “Jacobson .......... Nomination Made Unanimous When it was seen that Lee was nominated, counties all over the state began changing their votes to Lee, and George B. Edgerton, of St. Paul moved that his nomination be made unanimous. This was done with a roar of “ayes,” and Mr. Lee was escorted to the latform, where he made a brief speech of acceptance after a thunder of handclapping and applause. “I will accept the call to lead this fight,” said Mr. Lee, “and I ask you to go back home and get to work 633 “|among “your~ friends “and neighbors. Inefficiency, corruption and dishon- esty may work into an administra- tion, put if it stays there the fault is with the people.” ‘Samuel G. Iverson made a strong speech indorsing Lee, “I will work for Mr. Lee’s nomina- tion,” he said, “and I predict that he will win.” Promise Support in Advance One thousand delegates to the con- ference cheered loudly, led by Chair- ‘man J. F. Jacobson, when Samuel G. Iverson, state auditor, declared In an address that he would abide by the choice of the conference of a candidate for governor. Mr. Iver- son’s adherence made three aspir- ants who submitted their claims un- reservedly to the conference deci- sion, William E. Lee and James T. Blwell, who' also spoke, being the others, James A. Peterson of Hennepln alone declined an unqualified pledge of pupport to the conference deci- sion. He coupleq an offer of eup- mort of the man selected by saying, “Provided a machine man is not nom- inated.” ‘Mr. Peterson’s announcement, in accord with his previous declaration on that subject, provoked some heck- ling from the floor by those who wanted a more specific statement, and he repeated it in substantially the same words, after taking the platform a second time, Eberhart Is Denounced. Denunciation of the “invisible gov- ernment” of the state of Minnesota, _|the machine, the control of the state administration by brewery and other interests, anq emphatic. condemnation of Governor A, O. Eberlart’s fre- quent trips about the country; his ve- toes the Nolan and Minnette bills and his publiv utility proposals were contained in & vigorous series of resolutions submitted by a commit- tee of which E. T. Young was chair- man, SPRING BEGINS TOMORROW |Sure Signs Have Been Much In Evi- dence During the Past Week The school boys have for the past week been playing baseball on the streets and corner lots about the city, swhich 18 one of the certain indications ‘that spring has come to stay. = Motor- ing tennis and fishing are among the many subjects now under discussion anq Bemidji has all the “earmarks’ of spring with the possible exception of the robin and the early epring “|€flowers, the last several days in the twin Attorney ’l‘h-yer Bailey, who spent cities has returned to Bemi