Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, April 2, 1914, Page 1

13 VOLUME 11. NO. 287. ONE SCHOOL HEAD FOR ENTIRE STATE Efficiency Commission Recommends That Superintendent Have Charge of Executive Functions STATE BOARD OF F:DUCATION Woulg Have Nothing to do With Re- gents of University—Both Should Agree on Matters of Importance St. Paul, April 2—(Special to the Pioneer)—While the constitution seemed for a moment to put some hin- drance in the way, it is believed that the Educational Commission and the educational group of the Efficiency Commission have worked out be- tween them a plan by which the state educational system from the alphabet class to the post-graduate course may work in rhythemic harmony and carry out from one end to the other President Vincent's favorite policy of team play. The constitutional question was {simply his—that when the state in its fundamental law declared that the university, as it had been, should be the state university in perpetuity, it incidentally provided, as any good lawyer will tell you, that the re- gents should be the governing body of the university. Not but that the regents can be modified in turn. For example, the very first state leg- islature changed the membership from twelve members elected by the legislature to three ex officio and nine appointed by the governor. And since then various legislatures have told the regents that they must pro- vide a course in Scandinavian lan- guages and literature; that they must make the state treasurer their treasurer; that they must also buy their coal from the board of control; ad other similar instructions. Not Distrub Regents So that it is plain that the regents govern the university and the legis- lature governs the regents. There fore, the conference of these two bodies has agreed to recommend that the general supervision of the state educational system shall be under a state board of education, which shall appoint the state superintendent, and put in his hands all the executive functions that have to do with the common schools and the normal schools of the state. That leaves the regents to govern the university un- distrubed, but when any question arises affecting common interests, then it is proposed that these two boards shall be required by law to confer. The law may prescribe that their decisions shall be binding on both bodies but it is not necessary that it shall. If two bodies of rea- sonable men are required to meet and thresh out a subject that lies be- tween them, it is not to be supposed that they will fail to reach an agree- ment, or that when an agreement fs reached either body would forsake it. The recommendation seems to have the unanimous support of the Educa- tional Commission and of the mem- bers of the Efficiency Commission who took part in the conference, ex- copt that John A. Hartigan of St. Paul, who is a member of both bodies was firm in his opinion that unifica- tion should go further and would have preferred a constitutional amendment, if necessary, to make the university a part of the same fabric as the rest. The policy of both sides, however, has been to accomplish what can be done without resorting to agitation for changes in the constitution and it is the belief of the majority that substantially everything that is wanted will be accomplished by free and open discussion around a table. Working Together “In the last few years,” says C. P. Craig chairman of the Efficiency commission, “the clash between ‘the different members of the state’s edu- cational system has disappeared. They are working together now. We believe they will continue to work together. We believe they are ready to agree on all things for the best interests of the state. That all that need be done is to provide a iplace where they can come to an agreement.” RESULT OF GAS POISONING Aged Woman Dead and Three Other Persons Seriously IIl. St. Paul, April 2—One woman was killed and two men and a girl so se- riously overcome by gas in their home here that the recovery of at least one is doubtful. It is believed the gas came from soft coal burning in the kitchen stove. The victim was Mrs. Annie Joyce, aged seventy-five. Seven-year-old Sa- die Connolly, her grandchild, sleep- ing in the same bed, was found un- conscious and Police Surgeon R. A. Schnacke was compelled to use a pulmoter. to restore consciousness. John Joyce and Coleman Burke were found unconscious in another room. The two men and the girl were taken to the city hospital. Their condition 1s critical, according to Dr. Schnacke, ST View Showing Tillable Portion of R. Farm Buildings in the Distance. T “ADVANTAGE T0 FARMER” So Says J. C. McGhee, Prominent Eckles Farmer- in Referring to Pio- neer “Farmers’ Column” RESULTS ALREADY REALIZED That the farmers of Beltrami county appreciate the endeavor of the Pioneer to aid them in securing also to sell what they do not need, is evidenced by a communication from J. C. McGhee, one of the pro- gressive hoosters of the town of Eckles, in which he says: “The farmers column in the Pio- neer is very much appreciated by the farmers. Last week Ora Whiting advertised five cows for sale and soon sold four of them to his neighbor, George Wilson, simply because of ‘having noticed the item in the Pio- neer. This column will be of great advantage to the farmer,” Doings At Eckles Miss Mae Shook of Duluth' spent unday afternoon as the guest of Mrs. J. C. McGhee. She was formerly primary teacher at Tenstrike, Mx. McGhee at that time being principal. Miss Shook graduated as a trained nurse at_St. Luke's hospital, Duluth, last spring, and left Monday for Chi- cago where she has accepted a posi- tion. ‘George Day has secured a number of applications for insurance in the newly organized Bemidji Mutual company. This company gives the farmer cheap insurance and while a few of tnem are awaiting to sce whether it is a success, the major- ity of those who have insurable pro- erty are anxious to have protection in case of fire, o, 41 Last Sunday afternoon a number of neighbors met at the home of George Dodson and sunprised Mrs. Dodson, the occasion being her birth anniver- sary. Mrs. Arthhr Severance entertained her Dbrother, George Grow, and wife, Sunday. Ben Crow and wife, of North Dakota were also guests. Pupils and friends of J. C. McGhee, gave a surprise party in honor of his forty-sixth birthday, Monday even- ing. The evening was spent with games and music. Mr. McGhee was presented with several gifts. Lunch was served at 11 o’clock. BOYS JOIN BAND Juvenile Organiu/fian to Practice To- morrow Evening in City Hall, Alden Remfrey, director of the Be- midji band, and who recently form- ed a juvenile organization says that much interest ¥ feing shown by the boys and that the number of mempbers is fast being added to. An- other practice will be held tomorrow night and any one who wishes to join will be given an opportunity to do so _ Dankert Husely, John Husely and Hening Ingebrickson arrived in Be- midji this morning direct from Nor- way. They will be employed by the the Crookston lumber company. Dan- kert Husely and Ingebrickson are married and it is their intention to ‘bring their families to Bemidji. SCOO needed farm material and produce, | THE CUB REPOKTER C. Spooner Land Near Wilton, With his Property is Offered to the County. LAHR NAMED DELEGATE Bemidji Man, With George Ericson as Alternate, to Represent County at State Woodmen Convention GIVE DANCE FOR VISITORS J. P. Lahr of Bemidji, and George Ericson of Baudette, were named as Idclegate and alternate, respectively, |to the state convention of the Mod- ern Woodmen of America by the county meeting held in the Odd Fel- lows hall yesterday afternoon, The state convention is to be held in Stillwater on May 6. Delegates from every lodge of the county, with the exception of three were present at the meeting ysterday. 1 The delegates were instructed to work for reasonable adequate rates. Bemidji, Spooner, Turtle River, Bau- dette and Blackduck were represent- ed at the convention. Following the business session of ithe afternoon, the Bemidji delegates {and the visitors adjourned to the Markham hotel where dinner was served, and the during the evening dancing was the entertainment. JAHR COMES TO BEMIDJI Takes Position With Smith-Robinson Lumber Co. As Bookkeeper. . E. R. Jahr of Decorah, Iowa arriv- ed in Bemidji yesterday to accept a osition with the Smith-Robinson Lumber company as bookkeeper and stenographer. ~ Mr. Jahr speaks and writes Norwegian as fluently as he does English. Mrs. Jahr is expected to arrive in Bemidji during the course of a few weeks. The necessity of additional help in the lumber office is due to the rapid growth of this concern during the past year was the statement made by Mr. Robinson today. Wife Slayer Sentenced to Die. St. Louis, April 2.—Mikola Gavrilo- vich of St. Louis was sentenced to be hanged for the murder of his wife by Judge Louis Bernreuter in the Madison county circuit court at Ed- wardsville, IIl. Before pronouncing sentence Judge Bernreuter denied a motion for a new trial. Old Time Cattle King Dead. Kansas City, April 2.—Chester A. Snider, at one time known throughout the Southwest as a cattle king, died at his home here at the age of fifty- four years. Of late years he had been retired from business. Heart disease caused his death. R R R T R R R R + 4 WOULD CURTAIL FRANK- - ING PRIVILEGES. £ e L3 ‘Washington, April 2—As an 4 outgrowth of tfie fighting the <+ senate to cut off the free tele- + graph privileges accorded sen- % ators, which- failed because of % lack of a quorum, Senator - * + L3 i - L B ot b ol et Robinson of Arkansas has in- troduced a . bill which would : % limit senatorial mail franking : ¥ privileges to $600 in any one < year. E3 o B R R R TR B R Minneapolis Firm to Build Markham Hotel Addition John Hoagland, of the Minneapolis firm of Hoagland Brothers, builders and contractors, was awarded the contract’ for the building of the $40,000 Markham hotel annex yes- terda afternoon. Several contractors of Minneapolis were here when the bids were opened ‘being Mr. Hoag- land, F. A. Hancock and M. Madson of Madson Brothers. Two Bemidji contractors, George Kreatz and Ed- ward Jackson, had bids for the work, % = HAMMOND TO FILE SOON Minnesota Congressman Selected by Democrats to Enter Gubernatorial Race Makes Statement NAME PROBABLE 'STATE TICKET Congressman Winfield 'S. Ham- mond of St. James, in a statement made at Washington yesterday, said that he would heed the request of the Democratic state conference and become a candidate for the nomina- tion for governor. {The Washington message said: § “Representative Hammond said to- @day that he expected to file for the Minnesota gubernatoriall nomination on the Democratic ticket in about a week. He said, however, that he will not leave Washingtan to partici- pate in the primary campaign, ad- hering to the statements he had wade to *friends during the last month or two. As to the iisues, Mr. Hammond does not lexpect state issues to be raised in ithe primary campaign and therefore'he probably will not discuss them at length by letter or otherwise. ~Mr. Hammond believes that Daniel W. Lawler will remain the field, bug he is confident that he will receive the democratis nomination at the primaries. When asked about the November election, Mr. Hammond modestly replied that he expected to receive a considerable number of votes against the republi- can nominee.” The probable state ticket of the democratic party follows: Governor—Winfield §. Ham- mond, St. James, - Lientenant governo: M. Andrist, Minneapolis. Secretary of State—N. 'N. Bergheim, Little Falls, State auditor—Fred Pfaender, New Ulm. # Attorney general—John Jens- wold, Duluth, Charles There is a rumor to the effect that|the daily mail service; has telephone Dan Lawler may not seek nomina- tion in onder that he may in this manner aid in securing the nomina- tion of Eberhart against Lee. NAME DANCE DATE ’ Those who are in charge of the dance to be given by the band an- nounce that the affair will be heid on May first. Music for the dance will be provided by the entire band. GRAIN INSPECTION BILL UP Senate May Vote on McCumber Measure This Week. ‘Washington, April 2.—The senate had before it again the McCumber bill, providing for government inspec- tion and grading of grain, with pros- pects of a vote being had on it this week, according to Senator McCum- ber, author of the measure. He ex- pressed the belief that inasmuch as only four or five senators desiredsto discuss the bill a vote could be had on Friday. When the measure came up for discussion Senator Nelson was prepared to argue in favor of it. ASSERT BIG FIRE WAS SET Eight Buildings Destroyed at Atlanta, Kan. Atlanta, Kan., April 2—Fire de- stroyed a large part of the business district - here, causing /damage esti- mated at $75,000. Starting in a lodge room the flames burned a bank, two dry goods stores, two millinery stores, a meat market, a barber shop and a restaurant. A rumor that the fire was of incendiary origin-is being investi- gated. THREE MAY ENTER ~ SANITORIUM PLAN Beltrami, Clearwater. and Koochich- ing County Officials May Take Advantage of State Proposition R. C. SPOONER OFFERS SITE Well Located for Such a Purpose— Would Provide Hospital Ready for Immediate Occupancy Is Beltramj county going to take advantage of the new law through which it is entitled to a county tu- bercular- sanitorium? The law au- thorizes the state to give an amount equal to that raised by the county for such puroses, up to $25,000. There is some talk of interesting Clearwater, Beltrami and Koochich- ing counties to ‘enter into the plan, all three counties going together for one sanitorium. The proposition is surely an inter- esting one and it is the census of opinion that Beltrami county will not be outdone by other counties in the state The fact that we have the pines and the lakes in this county, should be ample reason why we, of all counties, should not overlook this generous proposition, on the part of the state. ‘An Ideal Site Thus far Beltrami county has had offered to it the beautiful R. C. Spooner farm near Wilton. This spot is peculiarly adapted for sani- torium purposes. It is located on the shores of Deer Lake and decorat- ed with tall, stately pines, so desir- able for the location of a sanatorium. It is true that Beltrami county has a great many desirable locations but the advantages seen at the Spooner property are many. Present Buildings Suitable The Spooner property . comprises 430 acres of land on which is a 1 1-2 story bungalow, with full. cellar, stone. foundation, consisting of ten large spacy rooms, bath, hardwood floors, hot water heat, entire, house and living porch sereened with rust- less screens. Three horgepower gasoline engine belted to 25 light dynamo, lighting house and barn; en- gine house; woodsawing -machine, barn; icehouse; ~ two story, seven room tenent house and a 160 barrel cistern. There are 55 acres of fine soil now under cultivation, and with it goes the necessary agricultural imple- ments. Forty acres of this splendid site are bedeckeq with white and Norway pines. The balance of the land may be easily cleared. The farm enjoys line and is located 10 miles from Wil- ton on the Great Northern and 7 miles from Pinewobd on the Soo line. There are plenty of lakes and woods in that vicinity which afford ideal fishing and hunting. Dean Woods Impressed Dean Woods, of the University of Minnesota, according to Mr. Spooner, was extremely impressed with gener- al conditions and issaid to have ex- pressed himself favoring this spot as one of the many peculiarly adapted for a tubercular sanatorium. The advantages above outlined, would secure for this county a sana- torium equipped and ready for oc- cupancy at-once. If Koochiching and Clearwater countiés could be interested, arrange- ments, it is understood, could be af- fected whereby each of the counties would be required to pay a trifle over $300 a year for ten years. This trifle woulg not create a hardship and would give to the public a-mo- dern sanatorium without the necess- ity of going to the erection of build-.| ings, purchasing of equipment and necessary farm implements. The proposition is worthy of considera- tion and it.is understood that-some action of the county board will be taken on the sanitorium problem at its next regular meeting. Spears Large Fish Charles Studley recently speared a 31 pound muskellunge while fishing at Long Lake, The fish measures 48 inches from tip to tip and is on dis- jplay at the ‘Graham market. Funny How The 01d Bag Will Always Spill The Beans Train Robber May Escape Death Through Plea of Victim’s Widow. MARKET PLACE URGED FOR BENIDI Moderate Priced Structure Could be Provided for Use of Farmers is Opinion of Many Business Men SUCCESSFUL IN OTHER CITIES Photo by American Press Assoclation. Unique in criminal history as the first wife to make an official plea for the life of the slayer of her husband, Mrs. H. E. Montague of Los Angel has sent to Governor Johnson of California a letter in which she asks that the life of Ralph Fariss, mur- derer of her husband, be spared. “It is not that I am making a plea for this man Fariss,” she says, “but that T am asking mercy and justice, as I see it, for every Fariss in.the world. s “I want the slayer of my husband saved from the gallows. The taking of his life cannot restore my husband to me.” MERCHANTS MEET FRIDAY Vice President K. K. Roe Urge; Large Attendance—to Transact Business of Importance FAULTS -T0O BE REMEDIED Owing tothe absence of E, A. Bar- ‘ker, president of the Business Men’s association, K. K. Roe, vice presi- dent Ias called a special meeting for Friday afternoon at four o’clock to be held in the Commercial club rooms. There is considerable important business to transact, which must have immediate attention. der to take up these matters it will necessitate the presence of every 'member of the association,” said Mr. Roe. At the farmers meeting last Satur- day several angles developed which it is believed can be remedied by the combined action of the association members. The fact that results are already being felt is evidence that the work of the business men will meet with success at every rturn. “In or- * SCHOOLS RECEIVE $20,627 Auditor Issues Order On Treasurer' In Favor of District No. 7 Auditor James L. George, couniy auditor, has issued a warrant for $20,- 627,92, payable by Earl Geil, county treasurer, to Dr. E. H. Marcum, treasurer of School District No. 7, in which the Bemidji schools are lo- cated’ The money is for the March settlement and is larger than usual as is the case in the warrants pay- able to school districts and town- ships of the county which are now being paid by Treasurer Geil. REMODELS LAND OFFICE R. C. Hayner Completes Work of Re- finishing Quarters R.C. Hayner, the landman, has just completed the work of re-decorating his land offices on Beltrami avenue. The rooms were repapered and painted and add much to the ap- pearance of the place. The wood '-work ig finished in mahogany and ‘the walls in cream color. Manager Lunn of Onion Growers Fa- vors Plan—Wonld Do Away With " House to House Canvassing That the time is ripe for the es- tablishing of a Market Place in Be- midji is the opinion of many mer- chants and business men of the city. Entenprises of the kind have met with such success in other localities that the plan is believed to be as- sured of support should it meet with favor by the-council and the farm- ers. “The establishment of a market place should be advocated,” said John Lunn, manager of the Bemidji Onion Growers’ association, “that it would doubt. bringing the farmers to realize the value of such a plan but once in use the benefits will be easily seen. It is a proposition that should mot be overlooked.” Would Cost Little To build a market place would cost,but little. The structure would not have to be large to start with, ‘but should have a central location. Enough room should be provided to give the farmers plenty of opportu- nity to display their produce in a satisfactory manner. Favored By Ritchie < A. P, Ritchie, talking from the viewpoint of a farmer said, “I have long believeq that a market place in Bemidji would be suceessful. The farmers would then be given an op- portunity to show their goods and residents and merchants of the city would know where to go to get de- sired produce.” No More Peddling Another advantage in the market place would be the discontinuing of “péddling.” That is the house to house. canvass which many farmers are now required to make in order to sell their produce.. While a few believe that many farmers prefer this method of disposing of their veg- ‘etables and other produce, the ma- jority are of the opinion that the advantages to be offered by a mar- ket place would do away entirely with the “peddling.” - Has Been Success “Should the movement be started for the. establishment of a market place,” said J. J. Opsahl, “there is no doubt of its success. Plans of the kind have been succesful fin other places, and why not here. I am in favor of a market place.” DODGE HERE TONIGHT Well Known Actor to Appear at Grand in Three Plays Sanford Dodge, who is one of the best known actors on the American stage today, and who has played in Bemidji on several previous occa- sions, will appear at the Grand the- atre this evening, when three plays will be produced. Mr. Dodge will give a symposium of Othell, a Shakesperean play; “The Governor’s Lady,” a witty and dramatic piece, and “The Gun Fighter,” a true to life drama. He is well supported by a company of real artists which in- cludes Adella Nickerson, leading lady. Three shows in one -night. Mr. Dodge has been playing to crowded houses all over the state. Curtain, 8:15. TAKEN TO FERGUS FALLS Deputy Tufts Leaves with Jourdain and Davis in Custody Frank Tufts, deputy United States ‘marshal, left this morning for Fer- gus Falls, having in charge Alexis Jourdain, the Red Lake Indian who - is @accused of having killed his fa- ther, and Bd Davis, charged with bootlegging. Both were held to the Federal grand jury by Jadge H. A. Simons, United States commissioner dast week following preliminary ‘hearing. To Visit Norway Ben Holst of Nymore, yesterday secured through R. E. Fisher Union depot agent, a round trip ticket to Norway. He will aail from Boston to Trondhjen by way of the White Star line, returning by way of Mon- treal on the Cunrad line. W. A. Elliot, Fair Store yestetday arranged an electric ticker in his display window be successful there is o It may take some time in ° roprietor of the %