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

VOLUME 11. NO. 302. REVIEWS FIGHT OF LABOR FOR FREEDOM Brief of Compers in Behalf of B:;con -Barelett Bill is Remarkable Docu- ment—Sketches \History - LABOR AND CAPITAL, NOT ALIKE “It is Impossible to Legislate Equit- B ably For Both Under the Same Law,” He Says—Approves Strikes | By Congressman C. H. Tavenner. v Washington, April 20,—Samuel b tompers' brief and appeal to Con- gress to enact the Bacon-Bartlatt bill exempting labor unions from prosecution under the anti-trust laws is a remarkable document, Mr. Gomperps begins by sketching the history of the struggle of labor b for freedom. At first all workers were slaves, The barbarians in- vaded Burope and it was necessary to give men their freedom from sla- very to induce them to Dbe soldiers. But the overlords retained the own- ership of the workers’ labor power, and this was serfdom. The black plague in England upset serfdom by creating a scarcity of labor, and made labor free for the first time. Then came the factory system. In- dividual relations between employer and employee became impossible, and collective action—the union—be- came necessary for the protection of the rights, interests and lives of { workers. Employers called this con- , and it took years to bring from the old conspiracy laws. Finally, when labor seemed to have won the right to act collectively, the Supreme Court turned the Sherman law against the unions. After showing that the framers of the Sherman' law never intended it to apply to labor unions, Mr. Compers turns to his argument in favor of specific exemption now. “It is a common custom,” he says “to couple together the words‘ la- bor and capital’ as though they stood for things of similar natures. Capital stands for material, tangible things, things separate and distinct from personality; labor isa human at- tribute, indissolubly bound up with the human body. It is that by which man expresses the thought, i the purpose, the self_that is this own individuality; if he is a free man he has the right to control this means of self expression. This he values all, for if he lose this right to decide the granting 6r withhold- ing of his own labor, then freedom ceases and slavery begins. “Under the present inductrial or- der, with its concentration of indus try on the one hand and the divi~ sion and subdivision of work on the other, the individual workingman is unable to maintain his right of self assertion unaided, hence workers in- stituted organizations and banded to- gether to secure for themseives wid- er freedom of action to regain the economic and social power they lost above by the conditions mentioned. Yo classify these combinations, not for profit and without capital stock, in the same catagory with corporations, trusts and monopolies, is forcing an indefensible classification and gronping together things of a direct- 1y opposite character. “It is impossible to legislate equit- ably for labor and capital under the me law. Certainly it is not class legislation to make different provi- sions for two things inherently dit- terent, aiming at different purposes and employing different methods. This is no ‘special privilege’ or ‘ex- emption’ that organized lahor asks. “The right to cease work, to strike, to withold labor power, is essential to the maintenance of the freedom of the workers. It would be impos- sible to retain present advantages, or to increase wages, or to better conditions of work without the right to strike as organizations. To make acts in furtherance of these purposes enjoinable or pinishable takes from the associations of workes that which gives them virility and effectiveness. “Labor power is not a product; it is human ability to produce. Be- cause of its very nature it cannot be regarded as a trust of a corporation formed in restraint of trade. Any legislation dealing with the subject of organizations, corporations or trusts which curtail or corner the products of labor ecan have mo true aplication to the association of free men in the disposition or withhold- ing of their labor power.” BRINGS FINE DAIRY HERD Wisconsin Man Purchases Clearwater Farm—Stock it With Holsteins What is without doubt the fin- est herd of pure Dblood cattle in Clearwater county, has just arrived in Bagley, being brought by Joseph Voegeli of Monticello, Wisconsin, who recently purchased the Augberg farm, located seven miles west of Bagley. Mr. Voegeli brought a full car load of Holstein cows and a herd Jbull. President General - DELEGATES ARE GATHERING D. A. R, to Hold Annral Meeting at Washington, Washington, April 20.—With only two more days meeting Gf the Daughters of the American Revolution delegates began arriving in Washington in increasing rumbers. of New York, president general, and other officers of the society here, all is practically in readiness for the meet- ing. Numerous entertainments have been planned, chief of which will ba the White House Wednesday. The proposal to pay off a large part of the indebtedness on Memorial hall is arousing considerable interest. Ac- cording to the treasurer general $25.- 000 has been paid on the building dur- ing the last year. GIVE PLAY NEXT MONDAY “A Woman’s Honor” to be Presented by Bemidji Talent for Benefit of St. Philip’s Catholic Church NEUMAN IN LEADING ROLE With Alfred Neuman, Bemidji’s clever amateur actor, in the leading role, “A Woman’s Honor,” will .be presented in the Athletic club theater next Monday evening for the benefit of St. Philip's Catholic church. The cast is formed. by Bemidji amateur actors, all of whom have ap- peared in home talent plays in the past and have proven themselves to possess exceptional dramatic ability. Alden -Remfrey, Dick Fenton, Emma Noesen and Myrtle Neuman are to have important places in the cast. Following is the cast: General Mark Lester, a hero of the Cuban ten-years’ war, Alfred. Neumann; Pedro Mendez, his half-brother, Al- den Remfrey; Dr. Garcia, surgeon of the Madeline, Sam Gainey; Gilbert Hall, M. D., in love with Olivia, Ar- chie Tenton; Robert Glenn a Wall street banker, Alden Remfrey; Gre- gory Grimes, Lester’s private secre- tary, Alex Cameron; Ebenezer, Glenn’s butler, Richard Fenton; Olive and Sally, Glenn‘s sisters, Mrs. Alden Remfrey and Myrtle Neumann; Ma- ria, wife of Pedro, Emma Noesen. The play is a drama in four acts by John A. Fraser, and is replete with dramatic action, thrilling cli- maxes and comedy. McGuire Visits Bemidji - A. J. McGuire, superintendent of the Grand Rapids experimental farm, was in Bemidji this morning enroute to Pequot, where he was one of the chief speakers at a creaméry meeting held there today. He will return to Bemidji this evening. Mr. McGuire has decided not to accept the position offered him by Dean Woods with the state agricultural department, fesl- ing that he can be of more service to the state in his present place. Notice to Water Consumers Monday, April 20th, is the last day for discount on water bills. before the annual With Mrs. Willam Cumming Story | the reception by President Wilson at Henry muay To Oppose Re-élen- “tion of G..M. Torrance—Geil and Moon Again Named as Candidates APROBERTS FOR STATE SENATE W. N. Weber Slated to Enter Race Against Judge Wright—Peterson Will Endeavor 'to Trim Johnson Socialists ‘of Beltrami county by a referendum vote held by their var- lous locals have. decided upon the men who will comprige the ticket at the primaries. The announcement brings with it several surpnises, the chief of which is that Henry Funckly, for several terms county attorney, will be the socialist candidate in opposition to the re-election of Graham M. Tor- rance, Beltrami county’s = efficient county attorney. It has ibeen known known here for some time that Funckly had entered the ranks of the socialists, but it was not gen- erally Delieved that he would run against Torrance. T The Ticket Follows. Distriet judge, W. N. Weber of Be- midji. Senator, Robert Ap Roberts, of Be- midji. Representative, of Spooner. Auditor, Arthur annnm, Treasurer, Earl Geil. Clerk of Court, F. W. Schroeder. Register of Deeds, C. 0. Moon. Sheriff, Viggo Peterson. Judge of Probate, J. E. Harris. Superintendent of schools, Clara Heffron. Coroner, Garfietd Ackerberg. County Attorney, Henry Funkley. County Surveyor, D. M. Robertson. Commissioner first Distriet, T. W. Bell. Commisgioner third District J. F. Hayes, Gustaf Erickson, B. Tied in Koochiching The referendum vote for Koochich- ing county is not as yet announced. The two in the field for member of the legislature being tied on the vote. / AUTO CAUSES BIG SCARE Red Lake Indians Scamper When Machine Arrived There Yesterday Red Lake Indians, many of whom had never had an opportunity to see an automobile,” scampered in all di- rections yesterday when Claude Colby, sales agent of the Northern Auto company, visited the Agency to deliver a machine recently pur- chased by A. C. Goddard. Many In- «dians had gathered at Red Lake for the day and when the car drove up much excitement was caused, one squaw running as though her life was in danger. Spiritualist To Lecture Mrs. Joseph Whitwell, of St. Paul, pastor of the St. Paul Alliance and missionary from the State Spiritual association, will be in ~Bemidji Wednesday and Thursday, and will' lecture in the City hall on these even - ings. - The lectures will be free t all and after each one a spirit mes- sage demonstration will be given. Lengthen Limit Date Members of the sitc committee of ‘the Bemidji lodge of Elks have de- cided to lengthen the limit for fil- ing of bids for the purchase of a site: for the locating of the Elks new home, and as a consequence they will. De received until May 6. The com-~ mittee will receive bids on the pur- chage of from one to three lots. Return From West Baden F. 8. Lycan returned to Bemiddi yesterday from Toledo and West Bad- en, Indiana, where he has spent the past several weeks. T. J Burke, George Kreatz and A. P." White, who:have will return during the middle of the week. N English gas companies bought more than 1,000,000 tons of coal from Germany. also spent some time at West Baden. Tecently NAVY TOUPHOLD HONOR OF NATION Wa.shmgton, ‘April; QO-—(Speoul to the Pioneer)—The Cabinet met at 11 o’clock this morning to discuss message President \Wilson is ex- pected to deliver to Congress this af- ternoon asking authority to use Army and Navy to uphold honor and| dignity of United States. Houston, Texas.—Second division of the United States: army here on practice march began Irried move- ment back to Texas City and Galves- ton today to be in rg’dinens to go aboard transports. l Mexico City—Two, trains loaded with American refuges left here ,eax‘ly' today for Vera Cruze. Gener- al exodus from city wx‘ll soon be in processwn. GOING AUTOMOBILE MAD Bemidji Will Have More Than 300 Machines in 1914 is Prediction of “Riders Club? {JEWETT SELLS 12/IN 4 DAYS “How’s the »a\ltam(fl’)lle business ithese days,” was asked Miss Olive ICurtiss, the ever efficient secretary of the Northerh Auto company. “Why, we are so busy: selling cars these days, we have little time left to tell folks how many fcars we have s01d,” was her reply; ] “How many cars hiave you sold this season, Mr. wett?” “Good heavens, I couldn’t, el 1 would have to look it'up to see the exact number sold during the past four days.” With automobiles selling like groeeries in Bemidji it is hard to get an axact estimate as to the num- ber of cars that ‘will travel the streets of this city the coming sea- son, but 300 is the prediction of the “Riders Club.” After some persua- sion Mr. Jewett was prevailed upon to give the list of buyers during the past four days. They are as follows; Dr. L. A. Ward, Dr. E. A. Henderson, Fred Rhoda, .. A. Gould, D. E. Smith, Wil- liam McCuaig, of Bemidji and Allen & Johnson and E. A. Schneider of Gonvick; John Hartman, of Kel- liher A. C. Goddard of Red Lake; E. B: Schulkee of Tenstrike and Rulien and Lindholm of Baudette. - “Storm Kings” Defeated The first city baseball game of the season-took Dlace in the north ‘end of the city near the tennis courts Sunday afternoon when ' Aubolee’s “Storm Kings” went down in defeat before the mighty Riddell “White Pines’” by a score of 35 to 18. Don- qald Biddell captained the winners and “Butch” Auholee the loosers. { “Sky Pilot” Under Knife Rev. Frank Higgins, formerly of ‘| Bemidji, the “Lumberjack sky pilot,” ‘was operated upon at Rochester last -1week for sarcoma of the left cla- viele, two-thirds of which was re- moved. Mr. Higgins is improving and has the promise of a quick re- turn to health. Jackson Gets Contract Edward Jackson, a local contrac- tor will begin on the construction of the addition to the Moberg building as soon as weather permits. -~ The building will be of brick construc- tion. Howard Palmer is suffering from a severe attack of grippe. SCOO 7 THE CUB REPORTER /MORNIN SA-AS-THE B0 SENT ME OVER TO GET AN (NTERVIEMW, WITHNOU ON HOW QU LAKED JHIS ROCCPILE STUFE ~ . It Certain‘ly Would Have Been A “Peachuvah’” Story, Too TELUGIVE Y0U & PEACH VAR S\'ORY‘ ~NODBETTER WRITE VT Now= tTiL ‘BE NOUR. ONEY CHANCE == ONE OV 0R ) f CUB.REPORTERS -WHILE INTERVlE“gI“: ! Q00 ING- THE CLEVER m ‘| spect and to have general supervisory |- r Admirals in Command of Vesssls Off Mexican Coast. -|0. L. Dent, Oivil_mlginm, Named to Have Charge of Construction Work “in This District—Begins Duties $4,000000 TO BE SPENT Jurists Wish to Pursue Every Pos- sible Method to Insure Wise and Economical Expenditure of Sum 0. L, Dent of Carlton, has been appointed by Judge C, W. Stanton as referee and supervising engineer .of judicial ditches'in Beltrami county, and other counties in this judicial district. He will Dbegin his duties ut once and will maintain hepdqunrl- em in this city. ‘"The engineer’s duties will be to in- charge of all ditch construction, to examine and audit all bills for labor an other expenses and to report to the court in detail all obtainable in- formation with reference to every judicial ditch projected or under con- struction; and especially with refer- ence to the manner of fulfillment of contracts in both ditch and road con- struetion. Need General Director The ditch projects in this judicial district are of such Tagnitude and involve the expenditure of such large sums of money -that the district judges deem it imperative to provide some authoritative and responsible general director and supervisor of the work, so that through his efforts, the judges may be informed as fully and reliably as possible with refer- ence to the work performed and .the manner in which the funds appro- priated for that purpose areé expend- ed. TWO MORE ARRESTS MADE Seven ‘in Custody on Charge of: Kid- napping Mijnister. Denver, April 20—Two more ar- rests in connection with the kidnap- ping of Rev, Otis f. Spurgeon here April 5, werg made when Michael Burke, an undertaker, and P. A. Mec- Laughlin, a saloon keeper, were taken into custody by order of the sheriff. A total of seven arrests have been made in connection with the case, five others being released on bond. Rev. Mr. Spurgeon came to Denver to lecture against the Roman Catholic church. BEMIDJI MAN GETS $1,500 Cass County Jury Finds Wilfred Pet- rie Entitled to Damages for Injury Received Last Summer $4,000,000 Expenditure Ditches now petitioned for, to- gether with those already established and now in process of construction, in Beltrami, Koochiching, Clearwater and Marshall counties will neces- sitate the expenditure of approxima- tely $4,000,000 in the ensuing three years, - To adopt and pursue every possible method to insure the wisest and most economical expenditure of .this vast sum is plainly, a mandatory public duty. - The 'drainage law au- thorizes the appointment by the dis- trict judges of a referee for the pur- 'poses herein indicated. The demand for such appointment could surely never be more urgent than under the exisiting conditions in this judicial district. Of Great Importance Engineer Dent is assuming work of great intportance, bearing great responsibility and affording great opportunities for valuable public ser- vice. He is highly recommended and has been selected from among many applicants for the position. He i a ecivil en.gineer and experienced in drainage and highway work in Ohio, Michigan and Minnesota. y IOCAL SURGEONS TESTIFY By reason of an alleged injury to hig left knee, Wilfred Petrie, of this city was awarded a verdict of $1,500 against the Crookston Lumber com- ‘pany in distnict court at Walker Sat- urday afternoon, the case being tried by Judge Stanton. The injury was sustained by Pet- vie while unloading a car of logs in this city last July, and. was caused, it is claimed, by the careless and neg- ligent manner in which the logs were placed on the cars. Petrie had been paid $210 by the company and had signed a receipt and release of all claims against the it by reason of the injury. He claimed at the trial though, that he had accepted this amount only as partial compensation, that he is un- able to read and that he never in- tended or agreed to accept the $210 in full settlement. Several Bemidji surgeons were wit- nesses, some of whom testified, that in their opinion, Petrie’s claim of disability is false and a sham. Ches- ter McKusick was the attorney for Petrie and the Crookston company was represented by George Simpson, former attorney general, and Daniel DeLury. “THE DAY OF DAYS.” Famous Players Feature To Be One Day Feature at the Grand “The Day of Days,” a Famous Players feature, will be produced at the Grand theatre tomorrow. So great is the demand for the picture ‘that it will be shown -here but one day. There Will be matinee at 3 p. m. and three shows during the evening. It is a four-part extrava- ganza of city life, and is intensely interesting. will lhnlge"l‘inlhnp FACES SERIOUS CHARGE Gus Gedney of International Falls, has arrived in Bemidji and will have complete charge of the management of the tin shop of the Palmer Hard- ware store. Gedney has had much experience and is regarded as an ex- 'pert tinsmith, Joe Jerome Accused of Stealing $130 From John Kelly Joe Jerome was arranged before Judge Crowell in municipal court this morning charged with having stolen $130 in cash from John Kelly, an Austrian. Kelly reported the loss of the money to the police last Fri- day, and suspicion at once fell upon Jerome, and his arrest followed. The case was postponed until Thursday, in order that added. evidence might be secured. Jerome was arrested by Chief Lane last evening. Married in-Hotel Parlor Joseph Anderson and Meda Ran- ‘dolph of Blackduck, were married in the parlor of the Hotel Markham this morning, The ceremony .was per- farmed by Rev. Frarey of Blnckduck Old Soldiers dance Friday night. |R. (Ting. prospective constituency wise among the men who do things - H. Bennett Files for Seat and L. H. Nord Announces Intention of Throwing Hat Into Ring SIX CANDIDATES IN FIELD F. A. Wilson, A, A. Andrews and Possibly H. C. Baer of Bemidji to Ask Nomination at June Primaries - Long expected opposition- from Koochiching county to the Bemidji candidates for the state senate has finally developed, R. H. Bennett, a er owner of the International hotel, ‘haying filed for the nomination. To- gether with thjs information is the announcement of L. H. Nord, also of the border city, who says that he will become a candidate. Six Men In Field Friends of H. C. Baer, cashier of the Security State bank, are urging him to enter the race, and while he has not announced his intertion in: the matter, it is known that he is seriously considering the advisabil- y of throwing his hat -into the This means that six men-may fight it out for the nomination at the June primaries, the socialists laving selected Robert ApRoberts as their referendum choice. Who Nord Is In speaking of Nord’s entry into the race the International Falls Journal says: “Mr. Nord is a pioneer of this sec- tion, and having large property hold- ings in this section and being engag- ed in the real estate business, he na- turally is anxious for the enaction of legislation which will hasten the de- velopment of the section which he aspires to represent in the legisla- ture. In addition the gentleman has a large acquantance among his and like- in state affairs. These are valuable assets to a man who seeks election and who then would make good by the securing of the legislation de- manded by his district.” STOCK PRODUCES “MARGUERITE” Brinkman Theatre ngmpletely Filled at Performance of St. Clair Players Every seat in the Brinkman the- atre was filled at last night's production of “Marguerite,” by the St. Clair Stock company. This is a play by Milton Royal, author of the “Squaw Man.” So large was the crowd at last night’s show that the same play will be staged this even- ing. Miss Margot Beaton is at her best in the title role,-as are Ivan Hambly and Bert Norton, the two friends. Boris Karloff handled the difficult part of the dope fiend in splendid shape, while Stewart Kemp played the role of the fdlse friend in a realistic manner. As the cranky old father, Harry St. Clair was good. Mrs. Brinkman, as ong of the the- atre women, was greeted with much applause, which again demonstrated ‘her popularity with Bemidji theatre goers. The-other members of the company were good. / TRANSLATES CRYPTOGRAM Charles Warfield Reads Minneapolis Journal Bubble Cipher Charles Warfield was successful in his ' translation of the bubble cipher puzzle for which the Minneapolis Journal each week offers a prize of five dollars. Mr. Warfield was al- g0 successful in translating the cip- her of last week. The translation is as follows: “On the street beyond the entrance on the northwest side of the post-office is a navy bullet- in board shaped like an inverted V. Inside this V near ‘the apex is a marked thumb tack. Coax said tack out of its hiding place and convey fit, with due ceremony, to the City Edi- tor of the Journal. The result will delight you, Avery.” ° TAKEN TO FERGUS FALLS By * HOP" ~TET DAY A TGE b = Py \'\\5 ATTC WINDOW- SERVICES William Kling, Trap-Gun Man, To Enter Insane Asylum George Denley, deputy sheriff of Beltrami: county, left this morning |for Fergus Falls, having in custody William - Kling, who was committed to the insane asylum by Judge Clark last Saturday. -Kling is the man who has been causing trouble for the residents of Nebish, his conduct fin- ally resulting in his arrest and com- mitment. He has a long criminal Tecord, the most serious of which was ithe setting of a trap-gun, an offense _{which brought him a forty-five day Jail-gentence in 1911 resident of International Falls, form- William Skrief ~and family, of ;