Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 30, 1914, Page 1

24 Warren VOLUME 11. NO. 284, BEMIDJT MINNESOTA: MONDAY i EVENING, MARCH 30, 1914, BELIEVES ARMY AND NAVY SHOULD WORK Senator Bailey of Pennsylvania Has Bill Authorizing President to Em- ploy Men and Officers CONDEMNS PRESENT CONDITIONS Says Boys are Taken From Gainful Occupations into One Morally and Economically Destructive By Cong. C. Washington, March H. Tavenner 30.—If we must have a hugh standing army and a big navy—and all the jingoes agree that we must in the interest of the world's peace,—then let’s put ‘em to work.” This is the idea of Representative Worth Bailey of Pennsyl- vania. He has embodied it in a bill which he has introducea in the house. By the terms of this bill the presi- dent is authorized and directed to employ the officers and men both of of army and navy in the construction of the Alaska railroad, the reclama- tion of arid lands, the drainage of submerged or swamp lands, the con- struction of levees or public high- ways and the improvement of rivers and harbors. “We have a very large body of trained men who are not earning their salt,” said Mr. Bailey in dis- cussing his bill. “Langely speaking army ang navy are a dead weight on the shoulders of labor. They are as much a burden as the folks in the poor house or in the asylums. They work of course. but unproductively. They consume without contributing to the sum of wealth. And they are made up in large part the very flower of our young manhood. Officers and men alike are capable of useful work and if they were not engaged in dip- ping up water and pouring it back they would be occupied in some gain- ful employment. “Now why should all these men be carried on the backs of our toilers in mill and mine, in field and forest? Why shouldn’t they get down and do their share of the world’s real work? We are about to buila railroads in Alaska. Why not set army and navy on this job? T feel certain that there would be fewer desertions from either branch of the service and much less vice among officers and men if they were busy on_a job in which genuine results would be shown. “We are appropriating approxi- mately $300,000,000 on army and navy this year,” Mr. Bailey contin- ued. “That is at least twice what a Democratic congress ought to ap- propriate, but jingoism has ' posses- sion of congress. And what are we going to get for all this money? Not a blessed thing actually worth while. We shall get perhaps some more bat- tleships and other fighting craft, We shall get some more boys away from gainful occupations into an occupa- tion morally and economically des- structive. We shall pave the way for a lengthening pension roll for the fu- ture. And that’s all. But if my pro- posal shall be adopted—and it is not a fantastic or impossible one—we shall get for a part of it at least some concrete results in the way of railroads in Alaska, reclaimed lands in the arid west, tillable acres in the now submerged sections and im- proved highways—all without addi- tional taxes. For with the poten- tial labor now frittered away in climbing up a ladder and climbing down again turned into the channels of actual production the appropria- tions for army and navy to this tent will take on the aspect of an in- vestment or pay for services rendered. The work done will be useful insteal MRS. CHRISTOPHER. Woman Instructs Girls in Fac. tories How to Escape Fire Peril. Photo by American Press Assoclation. The third anniversary of the Tri- angle Shirtwaist company fire, in which 147 persons died, was com- memorated by Mayor Mitchel, the fire department and by many factories at the suggestion of Fire Commissioner Adamson of New York. The progress made in the last three yearsin the prevention of fires and the prevention of deaths in fires was demonstrated. The garment makers responded well to the .orders of the Association of Garment Manufacturers for fire drills, The association has employed Mrs. Sarah W. H. Christopher as fire pre- vention adviser, to organize drills and to enforce -fire laws. In the picture are shown, Mrs. Christopher and fac- tory cmployes coming down the fire escapcs. FARMER’S CLUBS LIVE ONES terest as Northern Minnesota That the farmer’s club in this sec- tion of the gtate are leaders in the boosting~and-eo-operative movement was evidenced at the monster meet- ing held in the high school building Saturday. Two of the clubs selected speakers to represent them. Tn J. C. MoeGhee of Eckles and A. P. Ritchie of Grant Valley they were truly rep- resented. These men know the needs of the farmer as well as anybody and they know how to tell them, From their statements the merchants learned much that will be necessary to effect better co-operation fromn their standpoint. It is hoped that more such talks will be heard from these same clubs as well as others so successfully organized. The funeral of Iver Loe was held yesterday afternoon at 2:30 at Greenwood cemetery, Rev. Charles Gilman officiating. Mr. Loe had been sick with scarlet fever for the past eight days. He came here from North Dakota. of -useless; it will make for gain ra- ther than for loss; it will imply pros- perity instead of pauperism; it will uplift and ennoble instead of tending to undermine and degrade.” “Col. Goethals has demonstrated what the army can do,” the Pennsyl- vanian added. “If under his direc- tion a canal could be built at Panama, is there any reason to doubt that un- der like direction railroads can be built in Alaska and rivers and har- ibors improved here at home?* T0 BEGIN OPERATION APRIL 1 Farmers Insurance Company to Is- sue Policies-to Farmers Only Beginning April first the Farmers Mutual Insurance company will be- gin to do business. This is accord- [ing to A. P. Ritchie, one of the of- ficers of the comipany. The company will issue policies to farmers only. There are now 182 such organiations in the state and every one of them a pronounced success. TOLL BATTLE ORATORICAL Opposing Members in House Disouss Sims Measure—Underwood, Fitz- gerald anq Other Leaders Busy FIGHT ADMINISTRATION FORCES ‘Washington, March 30.—The legisla- tive battle over the repeal of the free tolls provision of the Panama canal act was renewed in the house, where administration supporters, flushed by their victory in the opening contest, were jubilantly predicting that they would win when a vote is had on the repeal bill itself. The contest in the house was largely of the ‘oratorical character, al- though administration supporters con- tinued their efforts to strengthen their forces for the final struggle, which is expected to occur Tuesday or Wednes- day. ‘When consideration of the repeal bill was resumed many members for and against the proposition were pre- pared to discuss it. Representative "Underwood, major- ity leader, Representative Fitzgerald, Minority ILeader Mann, and other prominent members leading the revolt against the administration forces brought every effort to bear against the bill. Representative Sims, the au- thor. was one of the day’s speakers. Sims Charges Bad Faith. In his speech Representative Sims, father of the Panama canal tolls re- peal bill, argued that the United States will act in bad faith if it ex- empts coastwise shipping. “The very fact that the coastwise shipping interests made no claim that their ships were not included in the tiations of the treaty,” he said, “or subsequent thereto is the highest cir- cumstantial evidence that they did not so understand the terms of the treaty themselves.” “Why should not-nations as well as individuals- be" governed by the Gold- en Rule?” he pleaded. “How are we to build up our foreign trade if we at the same time so demean ourselves toward other nations as to give them cause to complain that we are selfish and greedy; that we are a driver of bhard bargains; that we are narrow, {lliberal and picayunish.” Scouts Cowardice Charge. Sims scouted charges that the pres- ident was guilty of cowardly and trea- sonable conduct in an attempt to sur- render rights of American citizens. “It is mortifying and humiliating to know that members of his own party are guilty of making this charge,” the speaker continued. “If our president is as bad a man as these charges can make him, no self-respecting member of the house so believing can ever again cross the threshold of the White House to pay his respects to the presi- dent of the United States.” He declared the tolls plank of the Baltimore platform was nullified by the major plank which called for fos- tering a merchant marine ‘“without imposing additional burdens upon the people and without bounties and sub- sidies from the government treasury.” ‘The exemption, he claimed, was equal to payment of subsidies. Has 50 One Week 0l1d Chicks Mrs, J. A. McClure, who with her husband resides oii” a farm several miles west of the city reports the hatching of fifty Rhode Island Red chicks now more than one week old. The McClures have acquired a fine piece of land and are adding stock and chickens rapidly. ‘“equal treatment terms of the Hay-, 1 jor No Other Section Shows as Much In- | Pauncefote treaty pending the nego NERCHANTS. NEET PROVES BIGUCCESS sion Last Saturdsy Proved of Much Value to all Conoerned Bemidji “Onion King” Tells Neces- sary Requirements Are to “Stand- | ardize; Co-operate and ‘Advertise” That in order to succeed in any business undertaking in which the public is to be taken'into considera- tion three main requirements, are nec- essary, standardize, ico-operate and advertise, was thle informiation given those who were in atl)endance at the Bemidji Merchants association meet- ing and dinner Saturday, by A. H. Jester of this city, known over the entire northwest as. the “Onion King.” 4 Possibilities of Cash Market This was the subject assigned to A. H. Jester of thisicity. In three words he summed up the necessary Tequirements, namely; “Standardize, ‘Co-operate and ‘Advertise.” In his interesting discourse he ably traceq the produce from the farm to the market giving special mention to ‘onions and other Toot/vegetables. He compared the farm fo the factory showing where the farm had all the Dest of the man who owns and op-| erates a factory. He said, “When ithe factory has -operated twenty years it has deprldfs/ted to almost nothing and during that time of op- eration the owner must need charge off this amount. Not-so with farmer. When he Has operated for twenty years his. farm is not only worth what it was when he began operations, but has enhanced in value many times. Increase In Value “If a farmer’s property did not in- crease in value each year ninety per- cent of them would go bankrupt. The fact that the farmers in this 'community, can rais¢ better produce than in most other parts of the coun- vy will place Bemidji on the map as the best market for vegetables in the world. G 3 § “The Opion Grears association aims to help the tL.:mer ystu.ngm'd- ize his produce, so that he can .get more for it than the ordinary kind. What we grow here is not the ord- inary stuff. We don’t know it yet, but will learn this sooner or -later. We do not take our own say &0, but the say so of buyers in other parts of the world. Association Stocks “Stock in the onion growers as- sociation is sold share and share alike. When we have grown to a big dividend paying basis as we are bound to, the price of the stock must necessarily’ increase. We want the farmer to become members of this organization, not so much for his $10. a share, but for his' co-operation. ‘We need that co-operation in order to make a success of the cash market problem. “What we have done during the past year is to show the farmer the. difference -between individual mar- keting and co-operative marketing. Many already realize the advantages. Come in and help us build for Be- midji an establishment we can be proud of.” % Bofferding on Seeds “This is the finest meeting of its kind I have ever attended, and I have attended a lot of them. You have in John Lunn a press agent, who I ibelieve could command any king of a salary anq in A. H. Jester a publicity man who can’t be beat.” With these the wonds Mr. Bofferding opened his talk on seeds. 3 i He outlined the~ advantages In careful seed welection and recited ‘many experiences of gardeners, show- ing that some seed will produce well on certain soil while.other seed will not produce. 4 He unged the growing of flowers ‘for. beautifying the homes and farm surroundings, giving as his reasons that the back to the farm movement depended largely upon how homelike ang inviting you make the farm. He then invited his listeners to ask ‘him any questions regarding seeds. He was not disappointed, as many of the farmers wanted to know various things about seeding, all of the ques- ‘tions being answered satisfactorily. Discusses Marketing A. C. Boyce discussed the market gardening problem. Mr. Boyce is a market gardener near Minneapolis, having one of the largest and best known farms in the state. He said in his opening remarks. You will find out that I.am not a speaker, but a farmer. I don't know what I am going to talk about until I find out what you want me to say. The way I am going to find out is by asking you to ask me ques- tions.” Wanted Questions, Got Them Angq the way the questions came wasn’t slow, Our friend John Lunn’ was loaded to the hilt and he com- menced the rapid fire work. Then followed a dozen others. Here " Is where Mr. Boyce proved that he is a real farmer. He had the questions answered quicker than you could say “Jack -Robinson”. Here’s the way they came one after another. seed do you plant to the acre A. Three pounds. Q. How deep do you plant them? A. About one inch in your sandy soil. Q. How far apart do you plant the rows? A. About twenty four inches, Q. Are onions apt to run to scal- lions when sown too thick? A. Yes, more than when too thin. Q. Will thinning them out hurt the crop? A. No, not if done at the right time of the season. Q. -Are wood ashes good fertili- zer for onions? % i A. Yes, they are the best. Q. How often do you cultivate your onions during the year? A. Eight times a season is not too much. possible to the acre? average crop is ten to fifteen. These are just a few of the hun- dred questions asked and answered, and the farmers and city folk enjoy- ed his prompt accurate replies. Merchant and Farmer Profit The meeting was even more suc- cessful than had been the fondest hope of those who were directly the cause of it. Three hundred farm- ers and business men were there, the farmers clubs from every locality in this section of the state being re- presented by large delegations. More meetings of the same kind are to be helq for the fact that the farmer and merchant can profit by better under- standing each other was amply de- monstrated. Condition Favorable ‘Thomas Maloy, one of Bemidji old- est residents anq formerly city clerk, who has been suffering with pneu- monia and who yesterday was believ- ed to be in a critical condition, is much improved today and his physi- cian says that his chances for recov- ery are very favorable. Q. How many pounds of onion Q. How many tons of cabbage is|. A.- A big crop is twenty tons. An,| . CONGRESSMAN SIMS. Father of Canal Tolls Re- peal Bill Urges Adoption. Photo @ by American Press Assoclation. RECEIVERSHIPS ASKED FOR Gas Companies Accused of Trust Law Violation. Topeka, Kan.,, March 30.—Attorney General Dawson has asked for receiv- ers for the United Gas Improve- ment company of Philadelphia, the Kansas City (Mo.) Gas company, and the. Wyandotte County Gas company of Kansas City, Kan. Penalties -of '$300,000 are asked from the United Gas Improvement: company for -viola- tion of anti-trust laws, which Dawson alleges owns all the other companizs. ONION GROWERS EXPAND Business Men and Farmers Alike -Join Association to Boost Local Cash Market—Shares Sold ENLARGE PRESENT WARGHOUSE With a view-of secaring a cash market for the produce brought in by the farmers, Bemidji business men and farmers alike have subscribed for considerable stock in the Bemidji Onion Growers association during the past few days and as a result Bemidji will now have one of the best cash markets in the northwest This association was organized about a year ago by five farmers and the business done during that time is more than ‘gratifying to its members. To John Lunn belongs much of the credit of the associa- tion, he having been its manager, shipping clerk, office boy and chief packer, for which he received no re- muneration whatsoever. The association found no trouble easily shipped from two to four hun- dred cars of produce more than was vegetables. All vegetables brought in must be igraded and nothing but standardiz- ed igoods ‘will be shipped out. in finding a market and could have done had the farmers brought in the ‘The | corner. - T0 START SAWING Operations to Begin Wednesday Morning—Snow in Lumber Yards Prevented Work Today WORK: DAY AND NIGHT SHIFTS Entire Mill has Been Entirely Over- hauled and Extensive Repairs Made—Care for Laborers 3 Although delayed several days by the snow of last week, which made work in the yards almost impossible® the Crookston Lumber company will begin operations for the 1914 sgeason on Wednesday morning when the large mill will start sawing. It had been planned by the offici- als of the company to start sawing this morning but as the snow inter- fered the two days will be spent in making additional repairs and put- ting the mill in tiptop shape for the long summer’s run, during which the records . for lumber manufactured are expected to be shattered. The 1ill cuts on an average of about (thirty million a season. 2 Run Two Shifts As in the past two shifts, both day ang night, will be worked this year. employing more than four hundred men. | During the winter all machinery {of the mill has been overhauled and repaired and when the first log is pacsed through the large band saw : Wedesday morning it will be prac- tically as though through a new es- tablishment. Special care is made for the protection of the workman and safety devices are provided throughout the mill. Mufflers on Exhausts One of the improvements which has been made is the placing.of muf- flers on the large exhausts pipes which formerly could easily be heard in Bemidji when the mill was in op- eration. Work Progressing Work- on the new mill is being pushed with all possible haste and is expeoted to be ready for operation sometime during June as had been planned. . SHOULD REMOVE FISH HOUSES Licenses Expire April First—Illegal To Catch Pike Attention of those owning fish houses which are still located on the ice of Lake Bemidji is called to the fact that all licenses for fishing in that way will expire on next Wed- nesda and it is urged that the build- ings be removed. If the houses are left on the ice many of them will b2 difficult to bring to shore after the melting begins and as a consequence will sink and cause much inconven- ience to boatmen. It is now illegal to catch pike or game fish of any kind, this law being in effect during { April and March. The trapping sea- son ends April 165. Roe in Snowball Fight. K. K. Roe put to route several youths in a snowball fight on Fourth street Saturday afternoon after a spirited contest, and when the “dust™ cleared away the last onme of his op- ponents was seen circling the Netzer A number of passersby CROOKSTON MILL demand for Bemidji grown vegetables has already developed to such an ex- tent that it will be years before the present demand can be supplied, and 0. with the constant increase the farm- watched the game with considerable interest , Cleve Slough, who has been work- ing for his brother Harry for the past four months, left this morning for Dolette, North' Dakota, where he L. Dent, district engineer of will Be employed this summer by his brather Guy, ang builder in that city, who is a contractor the state highway commission of (Continued on last page.) ~ VIEW OF CROOKSTON MILL AND YARDS WHICH RENEW OPERAleNS WEI)NESDAY ers are urged to grow lots of vege- Minnesota, wae in Bemdji today on official busl/l;ess.