Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, April 4, 1914, Page 1

VOLUME 11. NO. 289. CONGRESS MAY PASS CHILD LABOR LAW - Understood that Measure will be Fa- vored by Committees—Southern Members Not in Opposition [ WOULD BE FAIR TO ALL STATES Investigation Shows that Nearly Every State Has Laws Governing to Some Extent Work by Children " By Congressman C. H. Tavenner. ! Washington, Apnil 4, 1914—The x proposition whether the federal gov- ernment will attempt to prohibit child labor in this nation by forbid- ding the product of child labor fac- tories to pass in interestate merce, is apparently coming to an issue before the present Congress. ‘The bill introduced in the House by Rep. A. Mitchell Palmer, of Pen- . sylvania, and in the Senate by Sen- W ator Owen, of Oklahoma, is now be- ing considered by committees, and 'I there is every reason to believe that the House committee om labor will [ bring the bill out with a favorable report, Should this measure get before ; the House the country will see what 1 com- —- weight can be put on the oft repeat- ed charge that the Democrats will do nothing to prevent child labor because of the members from the South where children are to some ex- ‘z tent employed in the cotton mills. * Th indications are, however, that L if the House, with its southern Dem- ‘x’ ocrats, ever gets a whack it the insti- tution of child labor it will adopt a W prohibiting bill with a whoop. Most ot of the Southerners do mot contend i that they cannot compet2 with nor- ] tiern cotton mills wher sdults are employed in both cases. The ob- j euion is that when States attempu te prohibit child labor sing.s.there are sure to be great discriminations in business against the States which are pioneers in this movement. A general federal law would end o this objection. It would put all states on the same footing at once. i The Palmer-Owen bill is regarded ! as an admirable one by the lead- } ers in the movement to abolish child labor. In many reapects the law " #imply applies nationally the restric- i tions which many states have al- ready adopted. In ordinary manu- facturing occupations the bill pro- hibits the employment of children under 14 years of age. Forty States ‘have similar laws. It prohibits the employment of children under 16 years of age in mines and quarries. Fifteen States have a similar prohibi- tion. It prohibits the employment of children for more than eight hours a day. Eighteen leading industrial States have taken this position. It prohibits night work for children. So do 33 Btates. State by State legislation does not solve what Is now generally con- cedeq to be an evil. In testifying ‘before ithe Senate Committee Mrs. Florence Kelly, of the Consumers’ League, said: “It is over 30 years since I enlisted in the effort to get better legislation for Ithe protection of children. I believe there are more children un- der 16 years old working today in dangerous occupations than there were when I began, because our manufacturing industries have in- creased stupendously and our State it legislation has halted. There has ! been no unity in our progress.” 1 . KRR XK KKK KKK KKK i H * SUNDAY IN THE CHURCHES, * KRR RRKKRK IR KL KR Episcopal ‘ ¢ Sunday school at 9:30. Holy com- ; munion and sermon at 10:30. Arch- deacon Parshall. Sunday school at 10 a. m. Services at 11 a. m. Young Peoples’ meeting at 8 p. m. Prayer Meeting Thursday [ evening t 8 o’clock. Rev. M. D. Fuller “ will occupy the pulpit. E ) Baptist i Congregational (Nymore) I Sunday school at 11 &, m. Preach- ing at 7:30. G. M. Peacock, pastor. Salvation Army Sunday school at 2:30. at 8 p. m, Services ,' First Methodist 1 Morning worship 10:45. Subject “A City Not Made with Hands.” Sun- day school 12:00. Junior Epworth League 3:30. Ruth Anderson, lead- «er. Senior Epworth League 7:00. Miss Cowan, leader Evening ser- vice 8:00. Subject “Not Saved.” Prayer meeting Thursday night at 8:00. Meeing of the official board ‘Wednesday night at 8:00, All are -cordially invited to these services. Charles W. Gilman pastor. Presbyterian Bible class and Sunday school at 10. Palm ' Sunday service at 11. ) — Photos by American Press Association. A heated campaign prior to the primary election to be held next Tuesday is now in progress in Ala- bama. Oscar Underwood, majority leader in the house, is seeking a sen- atorial toga. He is opposed by Rich- mond P. Hobson, likewise an Ala- bama representative. Although Under- wood is better known throughout the country than Hobson, the latter is immensely popular in his own state and will poll a good vote. The cam- paign has been bitter. Underwood’s friends claim he will be elected by a big majority. Victory at the pri- mary is equivalent to an election. Hobson is shown at the top and Un- derwood helow. NOT TO CHANGE POLICY Return of John Lind Explained af Washington—Afttitude of Strict Neutrality to Continue POSITION TO BE TFOLLOWED Washington, April 4—Auio nce ment of the return to the United MILL CITY DISTRICT RIcH Territory cwmd by Minneapolis Reserve Bank Includes Country Wealthy in all Industries APPROVED BY SMOOT AND SMITH Northwestern people in Washing- ton régard this section and Minnea- polis as singularly fortunate in the arrangement of the reserve bank dis- itrict. A map of the district includes: a territory rich in every branch of trade and industry, farming, mining, Tumbering and manufacturing. The map will show Minnesota, the Dakotas ang Montfana the upper pen- insular district of Michigan and all that rich section of Wisconsin, north of Milwaukee, on the east and. and including La Crosse on the West, the] morthern line of the counties of Ver- non and Sauk-in Wisconsin on the western line and Washington and Ozankee on the east from the south- ern boundary of the Minneapolis Te- serve bank district which will be known ‘as district number nine. The important cities of La Crosse, Oshkosh, Fon du Lac, Green Bay, Superior, Eau Claire and Stevens Point in Wisconsin will be in the Minneapolis federal - reserve ‘bank district, Senator Smoot and Representative Smith of Minnesota, members of the senate and house currency commit- tees which - guideq the legislation, have expresseq gratification over the selection of Minneapolis. Mr. Smoot said; “it was clearly disclosed by the testimony of bankers and business men of the Northwest before our committee that a district reserve bank wohld be required there to take care of the business. I have felt all along that - Minneapolis surely would be selected, but of course could obtain no official statement in advance to that effect. I am de- lighted with the selection and con- gratulate the people of the North- west on the result.” Mr, Smith’ said: “The news is de- cidedly, pleasing 'to me a8 I am sure| it will be to the people of our sec- tion. The choice fell just where it should fall. The district created will be marvelously successful.” T0 STANDARDIZE “SPUDS” Committee Named by Merchants As- sociation ‘to Urge Adoption of Cer- tain Sized Screen for Orders APPROVED BY ALL PRODUCERS At the special meeting of the Be- midji Business Men’s asgociation Fri- States of John Lind, President Wil son’s representative in Mexico, re: vived interest in the future trend of the Washington government’s policy toward the Southern republic. For the last few weeks officials have pointed to the battle of Torreon as likely to furnish an index of the future, but the result as well as its effects on the military or diplomatic situation as respects the strength of the two factions is still a matter of some uncertainty here. While the president has said Mr. Lind would return to Vera Cruz after he had obtained a rest and vacation in the United States, military observ- ers think he never will go back, as there has been a disposition for many weeks on the part of the Washington government to refrain from diplomatic activity while the military forces of the Constitutionalists and federals struggle for supremacy. The prospect of even more vigor- ous warfare and the unwillingness of efther faction to accept any proposals for compromise or mediation has caused the American government to assume an attitude of strict neutral- ity. That this position will be continued indefinitely is probable. Attorney Campbell of Internation- al Falls anq Attorney Harrnison of Duluth were in Bemidji today. Subjeat “Jesus the King”. Miss Lizzie Erickson will sing a solo, “The Palms” Jr. C. E. at 3. Young peoples meeting at 7. Evening gos- pel service at 8. Mid-week service for prayer ang bible study on Thurs- day evening at 8. The public is cordially invited to all these services. S. E. P. White, pastor. SCOOP THE CUB REPORTER day a committee was appointed to urge the standardization of potatoes in this ofity. The committee comprises I. P, Bat- <heldor, W. G. Schroeder and Henry Miller. They will endeavor to urge all merchants to adopt a certain size screen so that all potatoes offered to outside buyers will be of uniform size. 2 If this plan is carried out the farm- ers will secure better prices for their potatoes and the buyers who come to Bemidji will be assured of a grade not to be had elsewhere. The re- ‘putation established by the Onion | Growers association on other vegeta- bles is of the highest and as the farmers-are anxious to co-operate along these lines, the merchants feel ‘that what they do to standardize the Dotato market wil meet with the ap- proval of all producers. A spring handle appears on the side of a new collapsible drinking cup to prevent it closing unexpected- ly ang as an added convenience. oot ool ok b vl el e h ke el b b b ke MAN HAD $8,000 BUT LET HIS FAMILY STARVE. New York, April 4—His wife and three -children starving, Hyman Jannet was arrested for failure to provide. Bearch revealed an $8,000 roll. “Give your wife $6 a week and $6 now,” said the court. Jannet fainted on the spot. o Be cfe oo oo ob b ol o ol e o R s oo ofe ofs ofe ofe oo ofe oo ofe ol ofe b ole R R R R R R £ L4104 ‘cently pu o3 by N. Ny- - Eaard ot a cosl of $9,000, was undermined and tell into yed, as oe: other bridges epanning the river, = Hundreds of &cres of land are flooded snd several hiomes are shut off from the main- | *Akdkokkhk ok ok kok ok khk ok kokkok kk The loss i’ variouely. eati- mted at $26, 10 $50,000. HREHE KRN H KX —_— : SHOULD UNITE ON ONE CANDIDATE A, P, Ritchie Again frges That Some- thing Be done to Olarify ‘Senatorial Situation of This District SATISFIED' Believes That Under Present 2 State Bitter Campaign Wil be Certain— Other Candidates May Enter Race Unless Bemidji in some manner brings.about. the candidacy of some one man for the state senate, the po- sition having been ‘conceded by "all to belong to this ¢ity, the -coming senatorial campaign’ will in all pro- bability be one .of the most hard fought of any in the state. As things now stand Bemidji has two candidates in the field. Each has his following and thé indications are that the fight for the mnomination will be hard fought.. ~ Conditions re- maining as they now are, it is not at all unlikely that International Falls, Baudette or Spooner, will place a man in the race. There is also the -possibility that Charles Car- ter, of Hines, will cast his hat into the. ring, it being Lpown-among his. friends that he is” considering the advisibility of so doing. Thé fact that L. G. Pendergast, a° Bemidji ‘man, has filed for the house of rep- resentatives, only adds to the seri- ousness of the situation, and to many in other parts of the district it ap- pears -that this city is making an endeavor to crab the entire “ple.” Ritchie’s Opinion In a communication to the Pion- eer, A. P. Ritchie, formerly superin- tendent of they Bemidji schools, and now one of the country’s most pro- minent and successful tillers of the soll says: 3 “Seeing the imevitable through which we must pass during the com- ing political campaign, if conditions continue, @s they are, regarding our senatorial situation, I am promipted to again suggest that the people of ithis end of the senatorial district take steps to settle on one candidate, I am not saying that either one of our avowed candidates could not re- present us, but I am saying that I have talked with a great many peo- ple and have not found one who expressed himself as being satisfied with the present situation. “Under the present status we shall be forced to pass through a bitter campaign involving principles which should be avoided at this time. “Seeing these things I am again renewing my proposition that mome steps be taken to eliminate. In my judgment, if any candidate is afraid of the people he is not worthy of their patronage. “I am not married to my former proposition but am of the opinion that the people want this matter cleareq up. “Now let us hear from -some of you silent fellows who are of the opinion that something should he done.” " Mrs. C. M. Jacobeon left last night for Blue Barth, Minnesota, her for- mer home, where she will visit for a week or ten days. i X There Was Just One Word Scoop Understood Highly Respected Bemidji Citizen to be Buried Here SERVED IN STATE LEGISLATURE In the death of Thomas Maloy, which occurred at his home on Bel- trami avenue yeaterduy' afternoon, Bemidji loses one of its most ad- ‘mireq anq respected ‘citizens. He was ‘one of the city's pioneer wesi- dents, moving here twelve years ago, from’ Iowa: Mr, Maloy was born in Kilkenny, Ireland, in September 18365, and when yet a small boy he immigrated to this country with his parents. He was a college graduate, receiving his education at Mobile, Alabama, Lat- er he moved to southwestern Iowa, where at Sidney he engaged in the igeneral mercantile business. Here he ‘married Anna Clune. ~Eleven children were born to them, and nine are still living, six boys and three girls. ‘While still a young man, being less than ithirty years of age, Mr. Maloy was elected to the Iowa state legisla- ture from Fremont ccanty. Since coming to Bemidji in October 1902, he-has served four terms as city clerk, and was always more or less interested in politics and just a mbouth previous to his death was ac- tive in the city campaign. He was always regarded as an efficient and capable officer and his business me- thods were such ithat those who knew him, held him in high esteem. Mrs. Maloy died little more than a year ago. The nine children to sur- vive Mr. Maloy are Mrs. C. S. Royce of ‘Malven, Iowa,who with her hus- band is here for the funeral, Mrs. C. R. Astrop of the same city, Anna | Maloy of Los Angeles, Ed. Maloy of Portland,. Oregon, Thomas Maloy of Scots Mills, Oregon, Richard Maloy of Chicago, Joseph and Justin Maloy of Bemidji and John Maloy of Thief River Falls. The funeral service which will be helg from the Catholic church' to- morrow afternoon at 3 o’clock, R. F. Murphy being in charge. FIGHT ON OVER DANIELS Discussion * of ~Appointment Again Comes Up in Senate—Attack Eco- nomic Views—Tolls Forgotten MUCH OPPOSITION TO [HIM ‘Washington, ~April 4.—The ‘tolls controversy and other legislative questions temporarily were shelved by ' the senate again to resume the contest over the confirmation of Win- throp M. Daniels of New Jersey, in- timate friend of President Wilson, nominated for interstate commerce ‘commissioner. Lengthy debate on the Daniels’ nomination’ has developed consider- able opposition to him. Senators Cummins.and La Follette and others who are fighting confirma- tion have made it clear that there is nothing personal in their attack, but they believe Mr. Daniels’ decisions as a member of the New Jersey public utilities commission show that he held unsound economic views, particularly as they might affect the future physi- cal valuation of railroads. - Friends of Mr. Daniels, including Chairman ~ Newlands and Senator Pomerene of the interstate commerce committee, who conferred with Presi- dent Wilson, were prepared to argue with their colleagues that what Mr. | Daniels had done in construing a state law should not be held as in- fluencing his views or opinions in federal office, where, they contend, the statutes and ecomomic situation are different. The president is earnestly desirous that Mr. Daniels be confirmed, as he regards him as one of the foremost authorities on political economy in the country. Two-Cent Rate Will Be Charged for All Distances in Wisconsin. Madison, Wis., April 4.—The rail- roads have filed with the railroad commission of Wisconsin amendments to their passengér tariffs to become effective May 1, 1914, which provide that hereafter they will apply straight 2-cent per mile fare for-all distances traveled. 2 T EINEGLIO TARDL) cuam\tq _ WINTHROP M. DANIELS. i !Illl!i' Fluhiln'g QOnflrmatlon of Interstate Commissioner. PNEUMONIA CAUSES DEATH OF FREDRICK WEYERHAEUSER Frederick Weyerhaeuser, Minneso- ta’s lumber king, died of pneumonia at his winter residence in California today. He has been ill only a short time, and was seventy-nine years of age. Weyerhaeuser was reputed as being the Wwealthiest man in the United States. He has always been a man of simple tastes. It is esti- mated that he owned more than 40,- 000,000 acres of the finest timber lang in the country and his wealth, according to- estimates based upon his land holdings and known busi- ness interests, is figured at’ about $1,500,000,000. A new attachment for motorcycles is an electric generator that pro- vides lighting and ignition and also serves to start the motor. MURPHY IN NEW QUARTERS Furniture Conipany Moves From Bel trami Avenue Location to -Hyatt Building on Third Street. ENLARGE AND IMPROVE STOCK Just as soon as the necessary re- modeling can be completed the Mur- phy Furniture company will move from. i#8 present location to the building which up to the preseizt time has been occupied by the Hyatt saloon, on Third street which was re- cently refused a renewal of license by the coumeil. The building hes been leased for a period of five years. ‘It is the in- tention of Mr. Murphy to entirely restock and to carry a line of furni- ture second to none in the state. M. Norman of Grand Forks, who operates one of the largest furniture establishments in that city, will be- come & partner in the business. As formerly, undentaking parlors will be operated in connection. The /Beltrami avenue building left vacant iby the removal of the Murphy com- pany will be entirely remodeled. EUGENIC BILL IN BAY STATE Measure Similiar to Wisconsin Law Favorably- Reported. Boston, April 4—A bill to establish an eugenic marriage law was favor- ably reported by a house committee. The measure is similar to tho Wis: consin law and would require a physi- cal examination and certain tests by physicians. before the issuancé of a marriage license.- Grain Hearings April 22. ‘Washington, April 4.—Hearings on proposed ‘legislation to prevent tran sactions in futures on cotton and grain exchanges will be held before -the house agricultural committee be: ginning April 22 and probably con- clude the 27th. By ‘.HOP" *(ousmnso@fi- 5 THING WHEN YOU') sap-FLY 8 Managers of State Agrionltural As- sociation—Has Accepted - SUCCEEDS A. H. TUBRITTIN Tendered Position by Phone While at Thief River Falls Yesterday— Receives Congratulations A. G. Wedge, vice-president of the First National bank of this city, and formerly president of the Bemidji Commercial club, has been appointed treasurer of the Minnesota Agricul- tural association by the board of managers of the organization. The position was left vacant by the re- signation of Albert H. Turrittin who was recently. appointed state - bank examiner by Governer Eberhart to succeed - Kelsey Chase, who has be- come the president of a St. Paul bank While the appointment comes as a surprise to Mr. Wedge, having first learned that he was being suggested for the place yesterday, he an- nounced today that it is his inten- tion to accept. Mr. Wedge is well known over the state in banking cir- cles and is considered one of the most capable and best posted men in the business. 4 Notified Yesterday Mr. Wedge was called by phone at Thief River Falls yesterday and ask- eq ‘whether he might accept the posi- tion if offered to him. His appoint- ment followed. A telegram.from George Authier, secretary to Governor Eberhart, was ‘the first noti‘e to Mr. Wedge that he had been given - the appointment. It read ,“Hearty congratulations upon your appointment as treasurer of State Fair association. Everybody is pleased.” 5 To Remain Here The appointment will not cause Mr. Wedge to discontinue his resi- dence here, for he will be only re- quired to attend regular monthly meetings and to spend the week dur- ing which the state fair is held, in the twin cities. ° ' FEATURE AT GRAND “Lion and the Mouse,” To Be Attrac- tion Tonight One of the most popular plays on the stage today is the “Lion and the Mouse,” which is to be shown at the Grand theatre this evening for the last time. A matinee was given this afternoon, the large theatre being entirely filled. The “Lion ang the Mouse,” is a story of politics and can truly be called & spectator’s pic- ture. None of the characteristics which have made the play S0 success- ful are lost by producing it inf mo- tion pictures. The film is one of the General Film company’s and is regarded as one of their best fea- ‘tures, HAVE MODERN PLANT cess Proves Success ‘With the installing of the oxy- acetylene welding apparatug the equipment of the Bemidji Auto company iis now one of the most mod- ern in the state. Ole Ongstad, man- ager of the establishment, has found tthe new process fo work with entire satisfaction. Recently one of the large cog Wheels on the Pioneer newspaper press broke, and while iwithout the welding apparatus the press would have been out of commis. sion for several days the break-down was repaired in several hours, Other instances have proved the pro- cess to be of much menit. CITY RECEIVES $17,000 i(cney Paid ' City Treasurer For - Various Funds Ear] Geil, county treasurer yes- terday pald to George Rhea, city trea- surer $17,051.18 Bemidji’s portion of the March settlement. This amount is approximately $4,000 larger than a year ago. The money will be distributeq among several of the various funds of the city govern- ment among them feing, lbrary, sprinkling, sidewalks, honds, einking fund,sewers and pavements. Carl Anderson Dead Carl Anderson, 34 years of age, died last night following an’ illness of two weeks.. He was in the saloon ‘business here, conducting the place formerly operated by Harry Gunsal- _|1is on Third street. M. E. Ibertson has charge of the body and the funer- ""|al will-not be held until Tuesday, as | relatives iwill be unable to reach here bafore that time, He is survi red by o one child, ~ - ey WEDGENAMEDSTATE: | FAIR TREASURER Bemidji Banker Honored by Board of Bemidji Auto Company Welding Pro> * - ——