Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, April 16, 1914, Page 1

o VOLUME 11. NO 299. UNITED STATES MAY SEIZE TWO PORTS IN MEXICO Plans of Administration Announced and Congress Will ‘Approve— Huerta Must Obey Request TAKE TAMPICO AND VERA CRUZ - Incidents Cited Whereby Dignity of Nation Must be Protected—Uni- formed Orderly Arrested ‘Washington, April 16.—Huerta will ‘salute the American flag or the Atlan. tic fleet will seize Vera Cruz and Tampico. What happens afterwards depends on Huerta. That is President Wilson’s determi- nation. Leaders in congress, with 7hbm he conferred, agreed there was ample precedent for such action. Not only the Tampico incident, but a long series of indignities offered to the United States, to the conspicuous exclusion of other foreign nations rep- resented in Mexico, has convinced the president and his advisers that the United States has been singled out for “manifestations of ill will and con- tempt.” Official dispatches to Charge O'Shaughnessy have been intercepted by the Mexican censor. A ship's orderly ashore in full uni- form in Vera Cruz on business of the United States was arrested and re- leased, while a nominal punishment was meted out to the local officials. These hitherto unpublished facts were disclosed in an official statement. Pregident Wilson told his advisers that he stands for peace, but is deter- mined to force Huerta to recognize the honor and dignity of the United Btates. While these developments were tak- ing place in Washington the ships of the Atlantic fleet were beginning to move toward Tampico. The first of the big fighters cleared from Hampton Roads and others in the Atlantic navy yards were ready to sail before night. Other [ncidents Cited. An official statement, setting fortk the view of President Wilson and the administration, disclosed that the Tampico incident alone was not the cause of the sending of the fleet and the preparations to back up the de- mand for an apology. It disclosed the hitherto unpublish- ed facts that official dispatches from Washington to Charge O’Shaughnessy have been intercepted and delivered to a Mexican censor, that a ship’s order- ly sent ashore’ for mail at Vera Cruz was arrested, although he was in full uniform and carried the government’s mail pouch. Mr. Wilson impressed upon his call- ers that while he sincerely hoped no occasion would ve for the use of force a contingency might follow as the result of the American demand for a salute and he wished members of congress to be prepared. All four men who saw the president said no steps would be taken of a se- rious nature, such as the landing of marines or the shelling of a town. without authorization from congres “Marines have been landed before.” d Chairman Flood, “without author- ization and towns have even been chelled, but inasmuch as congres: in session it would be more mgulm to get author ticn from congress. “The president ve us the his of the Tampico dent and expl ed just what had been done, but fu- ture developments depend entirely on the attitude TInerta takes. Congr I am sure, will stand by the pres i Qent.” . | Mill Park has been provided with a second merchant, a son having ar- | rived at ‘the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Anderson, last evening. Ac- | cording to his father, the youngster is a robust lad, and already lays claim to a prominent position in thei world. Mrs. Anderson was toriner-| 1y Miss Minnie Lyons; a member of the Bemldj1 school faculty | BEMIDJI WMMA THURSDAY EVENING APRIL 16, 1914. GOVERNOR DUNNE. lllinois Executive Starts Work on Lincoln Highway. GOOD ROADS DAY IN ILLINOIS Governor Dunne and Prominent Citi- zens Wield Shovels. Chicago, April 16,—CGovernor Dunne, members of the Illinois legislature, judges, bankers, business men, school children and scores of others, have begun the task of building the Lin- coln highway across Northern Illi- nois, from the Mississippi river to the Indiana state line. Each of the hundreds wielding a pick or shovel will receive a check for 1 cent and a card signed by Sam- uel Gompers, signifying that he is an honorary member of the American Federation of Labor. Under the terms of a proclamation issued several weeks ago by Gov- ernor - Dunne, this is “Goed Roads day?: in~ Illinois. The celebration marked the beginning of road con- struction in Illinois with state aid. In Cairo, Aurora, Bloomington, Quin- cy, Moline and about fifteen other cities, road dragging contests were held and cash prizes awarded to the winners. ATTENDANCE T0 BE LARGE Many Announce Intention to be Pre- sent at Dance to be Given by Mem- bers of Athletic Club Tomorrow HALL ELABORATELY DECORATED One of the largest attended dances ever given in Bemidji is the outlook for the affair which is to be given tomorrow evening by the members of the Athletic club. The mittee in charge of the arrangemerts has mailed nearly five hundred in- vitations, many of them going to Brainerd, International Falls, Cass Lake, Grand Rapids, Crookston and other places. Bvery indication is that the at- tendance will be large and the com- mittees have made their plans with such a point in view and special ac- commodations have been provided tor. The floor of the large “gym” com- is in jexcellent shape for the dance. Rem- frey’s orchestra will provide the mu- |sic. In order that this evening may be used in decorating the hall, the baseball mass meeting has been ;postponed until some later date. The decorations will be complete in every detail, and will completely change the appearance of the dancing floor. Elks To Meet Tonight There will be a ‘meeting of the Elks this evening. As many mem- ibers as possible are urged.to be in {attendance. SCOOP 5% I CERTAINLY HAVE LEARNED SOME. PUNCH- 0 HAND THE R0ss . /// HEIR CANNOT BE LOCATED .Tudge Clark Decides That $42.60 : Should Be Given County Beltrami county’s treasury may ‘be enriched to the extent of $42.60, be- cause of an instance which is without precedent in the probate court of this county. By the death of Mrs. Min- nie Major,‘ which occurred several years ago, a portion of her estate was left to Mrs. Minnie Ayers, who can- not be located, although it is be- lieved she is alive. The amount due Mrs. Ayers is $42.60, which Judge Clark has caused to be turned over to Earl Geil, county treasurer. Here it will remain for twenty-one years as a part of the revenue fund, and unless claimed within that time will belong to the county. FAIR STORE To EXPAND Order to Enlarge Stock and Make Other Improvements WORK TO BEGIN MONDAY + Contractors are expected to be- gin work on the construction of a sixty foot addition. to the Fair Store building on Third street next Mon- day. The additiona] floor space will be occupied by the Fair store which will include two floors. George Kreatz owns the building and will also do the contract work. With this addition the Fair Store quarters will be nearly doubled in size. stated today that the work will be completed in six weeks. The store will be remodeled and rearranged and an electric fountain will be con- structed in the center of the main floor. The stock will be depart- mentized and the sales force largely increased. Additional lines will be added, including music. The store is also to have a' fine rest room for the accommodation of farmers other out of town people. The offices of the store manager will be situated in the center in the balcony, from which position a splendid view of the entire floor may be had. Clearance sales in the various lines will be held in or- der to make room for the contractors and to permit of moving the stock and placing it to better advantage. Open Swimming Season Bemidji's swimming season of 1914 was officially opened yester- men, weight scale company, vis of the Lorillard tobacco com- pany, “enjoyed” a dip in the waters of the Mississippi between lakes Be- midji and Irving. The stunt was ‘propesed by Smith and Davis called his bluff. and J. O. Da- Attend Walker Court B. W. Lakin, Dr. E. H. Marcum, | |Dr. BE. A. Henderson, Dr. Rowland Gilmore, Dr. E. W. Johnson and Dr. Garlock were among those who went to Walker this morning where they will testify in a case on trial before Judge C: W. Stanton of this city. The funeral of the two year old who died Tuesday from pneumonia, was held this afternoon at the resi- dence, corner of Mississippi avenue and Eight street, Rev. S. E. P. White officiating. Mrs. Albert Norrie was - badly burned about the face and hands yes- terday while cleaning a sweater in igasoline. Although the injuries are painful they will not prove serious. New, York City has over women school teachers. 2,000 Sixty Foot Addition to be Built inj Mr. Elliot, proprietor of the store|, and |- day afterncon when two traveling! F. F. Smith, of the Money-! 'son of Mr. and Mrs. James Strathdee, | ELEVEN CHANGES N STATE CHARTER Up| FORTY CENTS PER xom_ STORE CHANGES HANDS URGES AC"ON IN |A. Grossman of Grand l‘orka Becomes ‘Owner of Hub Clothing Store A. Grossman of Grand Forks, SENATE FIGHT Many Important Amendments Wilk| North Dakota today purchased -the |James Reed Well xnown Blackduck be Placed Before Voters of Minne- sota at General Election TW0 WERE DE'FEATED ONCE Imtmflve, Referendum and Recall Among Measures to be Submitted to People—First Always Pass Eleven constitutional amendments will be submitted to the voters of ‘Minnesota at the general election November 3. At the.1912 election seven amendments were presented by the Legislature but only two pass- ed, one being the section authorizing the levying of a good roads tax and the other increasing the railroad gross earnings tax from 4to 5 per- cent. The amendments to be submitted this year follow in the order in which {they will appear on the ballot: Initiative and referendum. | Increasing number of associate justices of Supreme Court from four to six, providing that no statute {shall be held unconstitutional by less than five judges and that -the clerk shall be appointed by the court in- stead of being elected as at present Setting apart a revolving fund of not over $250,000 from the school and swamp land funds to be used in constructing roads, “@itches and fire- breaks in and around unsold school and swamp lands. Repealing constitutional prov;sion for the publication of the annual re- port of the state treasurer. Authorizing the investment of per- manent school fund in mortgages on improved farm . lands within the state. > Increasing the term of probate judges from two to four years. To Vote on ‘Seven Senators” Bill. . Limiting number of senators from lany ‘one-district to seven, commonly known as the “seven senators” bill. Providing for the payment of bounties to encourage the planting jand cultivation of ugeful forest trees. Authorizing the setting apart of certain state lands as state forests. Providing for the recall of public officials. Authorizing the enactment by the Legislature of laws taxing dogs and from the funds derived from such a tax provide for the damages sustain- ied by the owners of domestic ani- mals by reason of injuries caused by | dogs. The amendments relating to the loaning of trust funds on farm mort- gages and the seven senators mea- isux'e were submitted in 1912, both being defeated. The Constitution provides that an amendment must be {approved by a majority of the voters |casting ballots at the election at {which it is submitted. In 1912 there were 340,678 votes cast and a majority was 174,679. The vote on all the amendments, however, was far below the total cast and the two amendments approved barely got by. Believe First Will Pass The amendment providing for the |initiative and referendum becanse {it is first on the ballot and because it has been widely advertised, is gen- erally thought to be sure of passage The Supreme Court changes propos- ed may also be approved, but it is generally believed that the others will fall by the wayside because of lack of interest, unless a vigorous campaign is waged for their enact- ment into the organic law of the state. . It nearly always has proved true in Minnesota that the first am- endment on the ballot gets the most votes. Good work is being done for the revolving fund law and it has a good chance to pass. Scoop Is The Mind Champion Of The World WALLOP - ZOWE! GIH~(NTL-5YND ~BALTI-MD. '\To e - IMKINDAH \ " |meeting, well known Hub Clothing store on Minesota avenue owned and operat- ed for the past several years by Glll Brothers of this city. The work of taking inventory was Merchant, - Says in His Opinion Present Situation is. Critical completed today and Mr. Grossmnn COMPLIMENTS W. B. STEWABT the new proprietor is now in posses- sion. the store under the name of the Hub IClothing store. He has brought with him B. Held, also of Grand. Forks who will look after the sales department. The store wil continue to carry a com- plete line of men’s furnidhings, clothing and shoes. 5 COUNTYBOARDENDS WORK! Commissioners ‘Adjourn After Two Day Session—Contract for Disposal of Ditch and Road Bonds |GIVE BEMIDJT $2,000 FOR BRIDGE After a two days session the board of county commissioners adjourned late yesterday afternoon. Much ‘work was disposed of during the among ‘which was the granting of seven contracts for road building. Every member of the ‘board was in attendance at the meet- ing, Rako, Clementson, Myhre, Thompson and Lennon. Alder of Duluth to act as fiseal agent for the county. iMr. Adler guaran- teed to find “purchasers for five per- cent bonds, including $224,000 for ditches and $300,000 for state rural highways.. If he fails to make good his contract he will forfit to the county $2,500. The transaction reduding the per cent from five and a helf per cent will mean-a saving of more than $11,000 to the tax payers of .the county, and is undoubtedly: the best deal the county has "ever ‘been able to complete for the dis- posal of ditch and road bonds. The request of the city council to have the county pay to Bemidji ifs share of the money received from the road and bridge tax, was granted, $2,000 being allowed. This amount will be taken from the amounts which have been distributed to the commissioner districts for road and bridge work. ‘Warrants will be is- sued for another $1,600. RECEIVES EXTRA MEASURE “Bill,” the Stay-at-Home Dollar Con- tinues on His March, Through Be- midji—Buys Gasoline VISITS OLAF ONGSTAD’S GARAGE “Dollar Bill” this morning entered the garage of Olaf Ongstad under the tutorship of C. C. Markusen and demanded five gallons of pure gaso- line. The gasoline will be used to drive ‘Maud” about the city delivering groceries to rich and poor alike. “What are you going to do “with ‘Bill,’ ” was asked of the proprietor of the Bemidji Auto Co. ‘‘Spend him in Bemidji,” was the quick response. “Did you give igood meause. for ‘Bill,” ” was asked. “Good measure, I should say we did. ‘A fellow can’t hardly help but put in a little extra when he knows he’s getting money that’s going to stay in Bemidji. We treat him like one of our own,” con- tinued Mr. Ongstad. 38 ' Since Tuesday, the 14th, “Bill” has (Continued on Page 8) BY *HOP” 5'POSING- T SHOULD | /gy wiLw) AN THEN-BING—! ) /~AN'THEN &5 HE LaY THEM HED BeG-METO MEET THE OLD FIRE Me. JUST LIKE THAT-ID / | PROSTRATE &T MY FEET M‘g g‘{: L Sé:‘gm WVALLOPER BGHTY S\ w1 HAND H{M THIS IO sar-au FIGHT mRercHE: \ TM THRU Wit NEWSPAPER. WORN L He will continue to operate Reie“ To { The board contracted with G. A.|[ ‘County School Superintend- ent as Being Well Qualified for Place—Sacrifice Too Much It is the belief of James Reed, one of Beltrami county’s most popular and “successful merchants, and who is in business at Blackduck, that the voters: of this senatorial district are not at all satisfied with the situation ‘which now exists. Mr. Reed was in Bemidji yesterday and when interviewed 'readily ex- plained that he was opposed to the candidacy of either Wilson or An- drews, because of his belief that neither can properly claim the seat and because of the strong opposition which both are arousing, Interest Lacking “I appreciate the seriousness of the situation,” said Mr. Reed, “but there seems to be absolutely no interest in ‘the election of a state senator what- ever. Both candidates are regarded as heing out of the question. While of course I cannot speak for the vot- ers of the district at large, I have not found a single person who is satisfied, and as Mr. Andrews has of- fered to withdraw from.the race in order that the situation may be clari- fied, I think it would make many friends for Mr. Wilson, if he would so announce himself.” Favors Stewart \ Mr. Reed paid a high compliment to W. B. Stewart. of this city,-county superintendent of schools. He said, “There is one man in Bemidji who would make an ideal member of the " |senate from this district. He is quali- fied in every respect aid would make a legislator we might well feel proud of. 1If we could cause W. B. Stewart to become a candidate for the posi- tion his election would be assured. He is @ big man, knows the needs of this district-and for years has been one of its chief aids to progress. “He is not a man who ‘plays to the grand stand,” but is of the kind which secures results. Such is the man we want to send to the next session of the state legislature. He. has been urged to run, but in order 'to do so he would have to. sacrifice his position as school superintendent, a place which he fills with rare ability, and which has caused him to become known as one of the state’s most successful educators. There is plenty of time to put a man in the race we can all get behind and plug without any apology whatever. Let’s get together.” Koochiching Dissatisfied Politicians of Koochiching county are becoming more and more dissat- isfied with the-situation daily, and two men are being prominently men- tioned as candidates for the office. With the Bemidji outlook as it is, Wilson determined to run, and An- drews just as-determined in case the . former is a candidate, the sister coun- ty of the district feels it has a right to place a candidate in the field. “QUO VADIS” AT GRAND World’s Greatest Motion Picture to be Shown Here Two Nights History, romance and tragedy are blended into one awe inspiring and thrilling ensemble in George Kleine’s photo-drama production of Henry Sienkiewicz’ justly celebrated story “Quo Vadis” which will be presented in Bemidji for the first time tomor- row night at' the Grand with ma- tinee Saturday at 2:30. This is the most marvelous achievement yet in photo dramfi and created a sensation at the Astor Theatre in New York City, also at Chicago, Philadelpltia and Boston where the pictures were presented to enormous crowds at every performance. For scope, mag- qitude, extravagant splendor and li- ‘berality, these pictures have hever been equalled and they carry with them an appeal to every community. .| They entertain and instruct at the same time and ‘accomplish as much for religion as they do for study. There will be two shows, one at 7:15 and one at 9:30. Oklahoma has serveal women oil op- emtors 3