Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, April 23, 1914, Page 1

VOLUME 11, NO. 305. T0 SUE AUDITOR FOR LICENSE FEES Game Protective Association Would Compel Iverson to Turn Over $30,- 000, Bring Certiorari Proceedings WILL INVESTIGATE DISMISSMAL Release of George Wood Will be Looked into—New York Official Praises Former Range Warden Attorneys appointed by the Minne- sota Game and Fish Protective as- sociation will appear shortly before the state supreme court in a certiorari proeeeding to compel State Auditor 3. G. state game and fish commission $30,- 000 received by the state from game licenses for residents. P. W. Guil- ford and H. G. Carleton were named by the association recently to act in the case, and the expense of the suit will be borne by the association. The state commission will have a 'special meeting in a few days and make formal demand for the money. When refused, it will apply to the supreme court for the writ. Mr. Iverson contends that the leg- appropriation to cover all expenses of game and fish protection. The commission asserts it is still entitled to the resident game license fees. The appropria- tion is nearly gone and unless the suit is won the commission will have to lay off all but four of its game wardens next month until Aug. 1. Iverson to turn over to the islature made an To Investigate Dismissal The case of George E. Wood. call- od by no less authority than W. T. Hornaday, director of the New York zoological park, ‘“the best game war- | den in the United States,” will be in- | vestigated by a committee of the (tame and Fish Protective associa- tion. Wood was dismissed last fall by the state game and fish commis- sion, which accuses him of various irregularities. Wood’s friends as-| sert he was dropped because he had been too active in law enforcement. Mr Hornaday has come to the front with a demand for justice to Wood. A committee has been named to investigate the whole matter. It consists of S. C. Woodhull, H. G.| Carleton and S. C. Confer. They probably will ask Wood to go to Min- neapolis and tell his side of the affair. A Astonishing Showing M. Hornaday has written several | letters concerning Mr. Wood. “The list of arrests, convictions and fines obtained by George E. Wood during the last eight months,” | says Mr. Hornaday's letter ‘“‘make the most astonishing showing of law- 1 ess that ever has come to my observation through the efforts of | one. It is stated that during | the three years that he has been a warden, Wood has made his name a terror to the game evterminators So long as he was on the job, I felt that the wild life had at least some pro- tection. Now, however, it seems that the Minnesota state game com- mission has made Mr. Wood’s posi- tion so impossible to him that he has Leen compelled to resign, and addi- tion to tnat Mr. J. E. Cummings, who raithfully backed him up, has been ! discharged by the state game and fish | commission. It is openly charged | that the state commission has al- lowed politics to enter into its \vork,‘, man. and that the loss of Wood and Cum- | mings is due to that particular evil.” l Irregularities Charged ‘Wood was dismissed because of ir- regularities discovered in his work, | according to H. A. Rider, executive! agent of the commission, who sent S. C. Bailey of Bemidji, a warden in- =pector, to look up evidence on Wood. | Clinton M. Odell, president of the association, said that the organiza- | tion has no information whatever concerning the merits of the Wood case and does not appear in the mat- ters as his defender. “We are going} into the matter solely at the request of Mr. Hornaday.” said Odell. “He appears much interested in Mr, Wood and believes that he lost his position through unfair means and in the tace of a good record. It almost be- comes a duty, in view of Mr. Horna- day’s high standing to ascertain what the facts are.” Meeting This Evening There will be a regular meeting of the Bemidji Council Knights of Co- lumbus tonight at 8 o’clock sharp. All members are requested to be pre- sent. P. J. Russell, G. K. WILSON AND HUERTA. Heads of Sister Republics Now Embroiled in Warfare, i Photos by American Press Association. IS MADE DISTRICT AGENT Northern Auto Company Now To Be Ford Distributing Point for Five Counties—Jewett in Charge WILL APPOINT SUB-AGENTS Because of the rapid made and the record-breaking sales the of progress effected during the past year, Nonthern Automobile company this city has been alotted considera- ble additional territory for the dis- tribution of the Ford automobile. This change designates Bemidji as a distributing point for Ford cars for this section of the state. Auto- mobiles will now be shipped into Be- midji by the train load instead of car loads, assembled in the Northern Auto company plant and sent out to their various sub-agents over this | territory. With the additional territory the Northern Auto company is now the distributing plant for all of Beltra- mi, Clearwater, Cass and Hubbard counties, except Park -Rapids, and parts of Itasca county along -the Great Northern Railway In speaking of the change, Mr. Jewett said: “I feel great over this action on the part of the Ford com- pany. The management paid us a very high compliment in commenting on the manner and conduct of our business. The letter of praise makes me a bit ‘swelled,” but the action of the company in assigning additional territory gives others the information ' why we have a right to be proud.” Mr. Jewett stated also that all the above mentioned territory will be un- der his supervision, he having the right to appoint sub-agents or to work the field direct from Bemidji. (OBSERVE MEMORIAL DAY [Com.mittee of Council and G. A. R. Post Representatives Decide upon Program—Speakers Not Selected SCHOOL CHILDREN TO ASSIST Memorial day is to be appropriate- ly observed in Bemidji again this year, and at 'a meeting of the com- mittee appointed dfrom the council members, and’ representatives of the Carr post of the G. A. R, plans were discussed. As requested, the G. A. R. post will be given opportunity to select one of the speakers, but all of the other ar- ‘rangements will be taken care of by the council committee, which in- cludes Sherm Bailey, chairman, Joe Bisiar and Rube (Miller. Programs will ‘'be held both in the city hall and at the cemetery. Asin the past, school children will be ask- ed to assist in the program and also in decorating for the occasion. Speakers for the day have not as yet been definitely selected. 1 BEMIDJI MNNESOfl ‘THURSDAY EVERENG APRIL 28, 1914. KEROSENE EXPLODES FARMER BURNE / \\ OLD TTHE DARCE. Arru\;gementn Complete for G. A. R. A#'au' of Tomorrow Evening. P. M Dicaire, ‘Joe Bisiar, M. A. James Sines, of Pinewood, in Serious | Aldrich and €. ‘A_ Parker, the com- Condition as Result of Fire Which Destroyed his Home This Morning 1§ e FAMILY FLEE IN NIGHT cmmsl( 4 P. M.—James Sines died on - Soo train while being brought to Bemidji Hospital. James Sines, who operates a farm ofi¢ half mile from Pinewood, is in a serious condition as the result of a explosion which took wplace at 5 o’clock this morning when he at- tempted to light the kitchen fire. Sines started to pour kerosene over the 'wood, believing the fire to be en- tirely out. The explosion closely followed, the building caught fire and burned completely to the ground. In the house at the time were Mr. Sines’ son, a grandchild three years of age and his brother. So quickly did the flames spread that the in- mates had no opportunity to escape except by jumping from the win- dows. Clothes For Baby As much as possible was done to relieve the suffering of Mr. Sines, and .he was assisted to Pinewood where a doctor was called to dress his- injuries. His condition is re- garded as serious. The baby was wrap‘ped in bed clothes, which were hurriedly thrown from the window for the purpose, and carried to Pine- wood. Taken to Hotel The victims of the fire were cared for at the Pinewood hotel, and resi- dents of .the village collected cloth- ing for them. Absolutely nothing was sayed froni the burning building, and the half mile trip to Pinewood was made by the family clad only in night clotheés, All suffered from the cold. No Insurance The burning of the building was a ttotal loss to Mr. Sines who had no insurance on it. Mr. Sines is well known in Be- midji making frequent business trips here, and at one time he was employ- ed by the Minnesota & International railroad. I0WA MAN LOCATES HERE W. M. Hunt of Pacific Junction Pur- chases Farm at Turtle River—Will Begin Clearing at Once OPPORTUNITIES HERE LOOK GOOD W. M. Hunt and family of Pacific Junction, Towa, arrived in Bemidji yesterday' and are now making pre- parations to settle on their new farm in Turtle River where they have pur- chased 160 acres of J J. Opsahl. Mr. and Mrs. Hunt were accom- panied by their son William, a strong husky lad of twenty who took charge of the shipment of a car of farm ne- cessities which included three horses, some chickens and household furnish- ings. “We will commence to clear the {land at once,” said Mr. Hunt in speaking of present plans. “We have rented a small house in Turtle River until we can build a house and barn on the farm. We will at once com- mence the clearing of land so that ‘we can crop some of it this present season.” Mr. Hunt has been a farmer all ‘his life and knows the business as do few in this section of the country. “The opportunities up here look good ‘to me and I believe that a man can get along with half the work he is compelled to do in Towa in order to make a good living. well with me I expect my three mar- ried sons will come here next spnng," he said. Harry Ling of Hillsdale, Iowa ac- companied-the Hunts to Bemidji with a view of looking over the situation and buying land later. If he buys he will move here and make this county his home. Jenek-Williams ~ Anton’ Jenek of Cass Lake and Miss Jessie Williams of Bemidji were united’in marriage at the Methodist ‘parsonage, at 5 o’ clock yestenday af- ternoon, Rev. C. W. Gilman officiat- ing: ‘| Down-town Baseball Park Discus-- If things go. mittee in, ‘charge of the “Old Time Dm;ce” which is to be given tomor- TOW~ evening for the benefl; of " the 1 } Carr t of the @, A. R., havey. &r muments for the af- al¥ and it is expected that it will e la great success. There Will be flle\an dmim -music and Revoh"s orchest; nd manrch and quadrille led by the old soldiers, and a salute of the flng Miss MabeJ Hyland will sing several solos. All mietrbers of the circle are urged to attend the dance andx to wear their badges. GIVEN §1,133 BY VERDICT Thitd Tnal of Blakely Against J. Neils Lumber Company Case Re- sults in Favor of Plaintiff WILL AGAIN BE APPEALED After having been tried twice be- fore in district court, and twice re- turned for new trial by the state supereme court, a jury in the case of Blakely against J. Neils Lumber com- pany this morning brought in a ver- dict in favor of ithe plaintiff for $1133. The case was tried before Judge C. 'W. Stanton at Walker. The suit was brought by Blakely for the recovery for bal- ance due for driving certain logs during. the summer of 1907. The first “trial resulted in.favor of the plaintiff for $733, and the second trial in favor of the plaintiff for $500. In the first instance only. the plaintiff appealed, after the second trial both sides were dissatisfied, and both asked for a new trial. ~ The de- fendant will likely appegl from the verdict of this morning, ’dlthoug*h the plaintiff will not do so. Chester MecKusick represented Blakely in the case while George Slmpson, former fl,ttm'nev general, appeared for the lumber company. MANY TO ATTEND MEET Large Turn-out Expected to be at sion This Evening i T WOULD BOOST ATHLETICS Every booster for the establish- ment of a down-town baseball park is urged to be present at the mass meet- ing which is to be held in the Ath- letic club rooms ithis evening. * Every phase of the proposition ‘Wwill be re- viewed and a decision elt-he‘x" one way or the other will be made. It is generally believed that should the park be constructed bgseball will be given a substantial boost. The fair grounds park is too far from ‘the business district of the city. to attract crowds to the games, and with the new scheme a 'good team would be properly supported. If the meeting this evening is not |mwell attended the proposition will be dropped It 'would cost $2 000 to erect the park HOLD FUNERAL TOMORROW. Body of Railroad Accident Victim To . Be Buried From Catholic Church The funeral of Emil Uzerding, the Crookston man who died here last Saturday morning following an op- eration which had been Derformed for the purpose of amputating his legs, which had been practically severed from his body when he fell under a Great Northern railroad train, will be held from the ‘Catholic church tomorrow. morning at 8 o'clock: The body Wwill be buried in Holy Cross cemetery. No word has been received ifrom relatives or friends. Uzerding had been em- ployed at Shooks during the winter, Meet Tomorrow Night Tomorrow evening there will be a | meeting of the members of ‘the Min- nesota Avenue'Civic Improvement as- sociation. The meeting will be held in the council chambers. \ ~The adtion of a little turpentine makes stove polish blacker, more dur- able and more: glossy. 5 5 |REBEL GENERAL CARRANZA REGARDS SEIZURE OF PORT AS HOSTILE ACTION Government Ot_'fioin.h Fear ’.I.‘h,at‘ Opp osing Mexican Forces May be Joined 7 —Constitutional = Leader Advises : B Vera Crg:_s-ch@rie ‘will, play. “There will be|the’ ‘safety of Charge O’Shaughnessy, stationed at Mexico City, were reli- eved here last night by the following brief message from that city: Mez- icoCity, Aprit 33.-AN quiet here at 3:15 this afternoon. 0’Shaughnessy safe. Business demoralized. Washingtos, ADril 23.—News that| ‘Gett. Carranza, the constitutionalist chief, regarded the selzure of Vera Cruz by ‘Americans #8-an act of hos- tility to the Mexican nation fell like| ™ a bombshell in - official - circles last night. President Wilson especially disclaimed any act of hostility to the Mexican people, particularizing that Huerta was the object of American operations to secure a reprisal fagr the offenses at Tampico and else- where against the American flag. Carranza’s letter, received at the state department late last night, points ‘out that the seizure of Vera | Cruz will be regarded as a hostile act by the Mexican people. It is ad- visable for the United States to with- draw its troops from Vera Cruz as soon as practicable, he says, Carranza described the constitu- tionalist successer, saying that Huer- ta ‘was slowly being crushed out, and when the constitionalists triumphed ample reparation would be made for all offenses. In the meantime, Car- ranza wished the United States to take no steps that would excite the Mexican-populace, Confirms Fears Carranza’s letter confirmed the fears of many officials that the con- stitutionalists might side with Huer- ta. This possibility has been dis- cussed all day as the most serious phase of the situation. Should the hostility of the constitutionalists crystallize, army plans may be changed. There. are reports that the joint army and navy board has already recommended the restoration of the embargo on arms. Action by congress approving of the president’s course in using the army and navy in view of the situation as presented in .| his message and receipt of details of the .Vera Cruz fighting are the chief developments of the day. Steps Uncertain Future steps are uncertain. president is determined ithat course snall be gradual. were issued to seize the The the No orders customs LINDBERGH FILES AS G.0.P. Congressman Says Only Platform Drafted by the People is Acceptable —Has Served Four Terms MENTIONED FOR GOVERNORSHIP Charles A. Lindbergh of Little Falls filed yesterday with Secretary of State Julius Schmahl as a candi- date for rengmination to Congress from the Sixth district as a Republi- can. Politicians had been uncertain whether he would file wizh the old party or ias a Progressive. Lindbergh has been elected four times as a Republican, but since the opening of the present Congress he has aligned himself 'with the Bull! Moosers and has attended their cau- causes. He 'was promme'ntly men- tioned as a Progressive candidate for governor, but changed his mind. According to Washington dispatch- es today, Lindbergh stated that “he accepts no platform not drafted by the people themselves.” He states (that while he will be a candidate on ithe Republican ticket, he will act and vote independently upon all na- tional questions, He has issued a pamphlet to ithe voters in which he | makes his position clear. To Improve America Avente. Residents of America avenue have decided to improve the appearance of’ the street and at a meeting con-:! cluded to plant elm trees along the boulevard The men who have taken this action live between 9th and 11th streets and will plant the trees about | twenty feet wparrt ‘Several are also 'considering the Dlacing of _curb- stone. United- States to Withdraw From 0’Shaughnessy Is Safe &= T |house at 'l'amisx@e ’I\he Durpose the administration is to keep order in Vera Cruz and await the full ef- fect on Huerta of the first act of re= .prisal ¥ There i3 evéry teasor . to believe that the railfoads rutiniig inland from Vera Ctias for twenty miles, to- gether with valuable trestles, will be policed by Amenicans, Bl N KX KK KKK KKK KKK * 0’Shaughnessy Must Go ¥ Washington, April 23,—Charge ¥ 0’Shaughnessy has been handed * passports by Huerta, -and will leave Mexico ~C}ty tomght or tomorrow morning. This is the official act toward open decla- ration of war, Following cable today recelved from American charge. “Have been given my passports. I am leaving Thurs- day night or Friday morning,” KKK KK KK KKK KKK * ok ok ok ok ok ok ok Kk XK KKKKKKEKK KK Combine Forces Washington, April 23.— Word received at war depart- ment today ihat Constitution- alists and Federals at Tam:pico have united to oppose Ameri- can operations. KK KKK KKKKK KK * Kk Kk k ok ok ok ok ok ok FoE KKK KK KKK KKK Will Guard Border Washington, April 23.—An- ticipating decleration of war, army officers were kept busy all night issuing orders to various division headquarters, and it is expected that war department will -order ~mobilization troops at Southern points, some to guard Mexican border, and some to be dispatched to Mexico. KKK KKK KK KKKKK *****t***i***‘t LE RS R SRR EEEE R To Re-establish Embargo, x x * * Washington. April 23.—De- * cision to re-establish embargo * on arms along northern Border * of Mexico reached by President * Wilson and his advisors today * as result of General Carranzas x *x note to the president. KooK KKK KKK KKK KK AhkAkKKK KK KK MOOSE LODGE INSTALLS Newly Elected Officers of Bemidji “Infant Society” Assume Duties— City Clerk Stein Again Dictator DANCE FOLLOWS CEREMONY Bemidji's newest lodge, the Moose, held its first installation last even- 'ing, when the officers elected several weeks ago assumed their duties. George Stein, city clerk, who was the first dictator of - the Bemidji lodge; being appointed, was installed as dictator; J. K. Given, vice-dicta- tor; Whitney Brown, secretary; C. iR. Randall, treasurer;_ Rube Miller, 'sergeam. at arms; James Pogue, in- side guard; Henry Paquin, outside guard; F. A. Wilson, trustee. Har- ley Hanson, past dictator, acted as vinstalling officer. Following the installating cere- mony a social session was held. Lunch was served and dancing, the music being provided by members of the lodge, was indulged in. WILL HAVE MAY POLE. Features To Be Provided for Dance To Be Given By Band. Among the many -features which are heing planned for the band dance to ‘be given. a week from tomorrow night, will be a May pole. The pole will ibe decorated and will add much to tthe interest of the evening. / The members of the band are practising with much enthusiasm in prepara- tion (for the dance and the concert, which is to be given mext Wednes- day. The entire band will play for the dance. i KAAK Ak A KKK A A KA AKX KA AAXA X ARAA HAX A A A XX AKX A AR AKX | | | ! { ! | { |