Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, May 22, 1914, Page 1

4 VOLUME 12, NO. 22. L MEDIATORS HOPE FOR PLANTOAVOID WAR Constitutionalists To Send Envoy to Niagara Falls Conference—De- cision of Rebels Important. GENERAL CARRANZA CAUTIOUS Tampico Incident Demands Apology —Provisional Government Accept- able to United States. {Washington, May 22.—The con- stitutionalists are preparing to send a representative to Niagara Falls to confer with the mediators. This will be done with the understanding that the representatives will give in- formation regarding Carranza’s pur- ‘poses, without committing the con- stitutionalists to any plan the medi- ators may determine. Jose Vasconcelos, now at Montreal, on a financial mission for Cazzanza, is understood to be the representa- tive chosen to go to Niagara Falls. 1t is reported here that the mediators may send Carranza another invita- tion to take formal part in the nego- tiations. That communications passing be- tween the American delegates at Nia- gara Falls and Washington and that the machinery is working smooth- 1y, was the full extent of information regarding the progress of the medi- ation given out today in Washington official circles. Although no statement concerning the president’s views of the situa- tion was authorized, it was indicated that he is well pleased with the de- velopments thus far. Despite conflicting reports regard- ing the resignation of Huerta the assurance persisted that Huerta had placed himself unreservedly in the hands of his delegates at Niagara Falls, and, if necessary, as a last resort, they are authorized to offer his resignation, if it would re-estab- lish peace. Ready To Proceed. Niagara Falls, Ont.,, May 22.— (Continued on Page 3) RAKO ASKS RE-ELECTION Chairman of the County Board of Commissioners Files for Nomina- tion—Has No Opposition. SUPT. STEWART TO FILE SOON A. E. Rako, chairman of the Bel- trami county board of commission- ers, late yesterday afternoon filed with the county auditor for re-elec- tion from the first commissioner dis- trict, which includes the city of Be- midji. « Although five candidates have filed for the third district commissioner- ship, no one had filed for election in this district until yesterday. Friends of J. P. Lahr are urging him to en- ter the race, and should he accept three men will seek the nomination at the June primaries, as the So- cialists will place a candidate in the field before next Tuesday, which is the last day on which to file. W. B. Stewart, county superintend- ent of schools, this morning said that he will again seek re-election and will file next Monday. 13 “VAGS” ARRAIGNED. Thirteen “vags” were arraigned in municipal court this morning be- fore Judge Crowell, the result of yes- terday’s roundup by Chief Lane and his patrolmen. They were each fined one dollar, sentence suspended and told to leave Bemidji before evening. HHE KK KKK KKK KK KKK K x L. H. NORD. *****#«iiii**i*ii International Falls Real Estate Man Who is Kocchiching County’s Can- didate for the State Senate. DELEGATES ARE NAMED Secretary Mackenzie of N. M. D. A. Says Thief River Convention Will Be “Hummer.” MUCH INTEREST BEING TAKEN That the convention of the North- ern Minnesota Development associa- tion which is to be held in Thief River Falls next month will be largely attended and a meeting at which many matters of importance to the development and future of this section will be acted upon, is the opinion of W. R. Mackenzie, the hustling sgecretary of the associa- tion, who is in Bemidji today. “The meeting is the best adver- ‘tised we have had,” said Mackenzie, “and from the reports which have ‘been coming into our Minneapolis office and from the list of delegates named to attend, the Thief River Falls convention will be one of great results.” Bemidji is expected to send a large delegation to the convention and al- ready many citizens have announced their intentions of going. The asso- ciation was given life in this city have a large representation at the meeting. . A special train is to be operated between (Bemidji and Thief River Falls on each day of the convention, leaving this city in the morning and returning early in the evening. CAPTAIN ROULEAU IS DEAD Veteran St. Paul Police Officer Was Born in That City. St. Paul, May 22.—Captain Charles TNevlcan, onme of St. Paul's vete police officers, is dead, aged sixty- nine years. He had been off duty because of «iling health since last October. ptain Rouleau was born in St. Paui in 1345. He served in the Civil war ard speat part of his early life as 2 riverman. He was appointed to the pclice force in 1872, having served continuously since, with the exception of several brief intervals. MANSLAUGHTER IS CHARGED Doctor Found Guilty of Attack on Man Who Assaulted Wife. Greensburg, Pa., May 22.—Dr. Mar- tin E. Griffith of Monessen, Pa., was convicted here of voluntary man- slaughter in having caused the death of Willlam J. Robinson, a Pittsburg music teacher. Testimony for the de- fense was that, Dr. Grifith had at- tacked Robinson, who he alleged had assaulted Mrs. Griffith in her home. BEMIDJI DAILY PIQ BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, FRIDAY EVENING, MAY 22, 1914, «(T0 BUILD SANATORIUM Representatives of Three Counties at Meeting Held Yesterday Approved Plan—Lake Site Ideal Location VARIOUS BOARDS TO ACT Beltrami, ‘Koochiching and Hu\b- bard counties, with the possibility that Clearwater county will be in- cluded, are to have a tuberculosis sanatorium, if the various boards will act favorably on the report to be made them by the committees which were in attendance at the meeting here yesterday afternoon. Clearwater county has been asked to join in the establishment of the sanatorium, but did aot have a rep- resentative at the meeting yester- day, while four Hubbard county com- missioners were here, one commis- sioner and the deputy auditor of Koochiching county and the auditor and board chairman of Beltrami. Each one of the representatives were enthusiastic over the erection of the hospital and when the meeting adjourned it was practically assured ‘that one will be built as soon as‘the various boards can take action and the other necessary arrangements made. Automobiles were provided for the commissioners and they were taken to Big Bass lake, near Turtle River, on the shores of which Beltrami county owns property. The plan is to locate the sanatorium there and the representatives regarded the spot as being ideal for such a purpose. County Auditor George, who pre- sided at the meeting yesterdéy, was instructed to take up the proposition with the (Clearwater county officials. nearly four years ago and it should! ORGANIZE HAYDEN CLUB Blackduck Boosters Who Are Urging His Nomination and Election Hold Enthusiastic Meeting. (Citizens . of ‘Blackduck, the home of Charles Hayden, who is a can- didate for the state senate, have or- ganized a “Hayden CClub” and the first meeting held was largely at- ‘tended. In telling of the formation of the club, the Blackduck American says: “There was an enthusiastic gath- ering of voters at the K. of P. hall last Monday evening who met for the purpose of taking preliminary steps to boost Charles Hayden of this vil- lage for senator. An organization was perfected with A. E. Witting, president, and Dr. J. M. Freeburg, secretary. The gathering was a rep- resentative one and the speeches made indicate that Mr. Hayden is be- ing strongly supported for the office of senator. “The object of the home organiza- tion is to familiarize every voter in Koochiching and Beltrami counties with Mr. Hayden, his fitness for the office and the principles of good gov- ernment of which he is an ardent and consistent advocate.” ROBBERY SAID TO BE MOTIVE Aged Shoemaker Killed in His Shop at Brainerd, Minn. Brainerd, Minn., May 22.—With the top of his head caved in, George Rap- pel, seventy years old, a shoemaker, was found on the floor of his shop in the main business section of the city. It is said by his son that the old shoemaker carried considerable mon- ey. When the body was found the pockets had been turned inside out and the pocketbook was gone. Rappel was a widower and leaves four children. He was an inoffensive man and robbery, it is thought, can have been the only motlve for his murder. STRONG FACULTY FQR SUMMER SCHOOL Sevpn of State’s Most Efficient and Sucgessful Educators to Assist in Five Weeks’ Training Course. | SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS MADE Courses in Domestic Economy and Ag-zjculture to be Complete—Ses- sion From June 22 to July 24. With a faculty of unusual strength in. charge, Bemidji’s summer school will begin on Monday, June 22, and will continue until Friday, July 24, making a term of five weeks. The summer school session is conducted under the supervision of the state superintendent - of education, and while the purpose of the school is to train for teaching, the aim will be to meet the needs and desires of those in attendance just as far as possible. The courses offered will provide ample opportunity for studying ad- vanced subjects as well as adequate advantages for careful and thorough reviews in the common branches. No lack of attention will be given fo methods and training for practical school work in all subjects, and special stress will be placed, upsn the study of agriculture and domes- tic economy. Miss Hoover To Teach. Miss Helen Hoover, who has so successfully conducted the domestic science classes of the Bemidji high school during the past year, will have charge of this department of the summer school. Miss Hoover thor- oughly understands the problems as related to rural school work, and the fact that she is to remain on the fac- ulty during the entire five weeks will be one of the session’s chief duwlng cards. " kd Bueford M. GiGle, Bemidji school agriculturist, will have charge - of. the classes in agriculture. He will also-remain during the entire-term. In years of past 't)he summer schoal officials have felt themselves fortun- ate if able to obtain agriculture and domestic economy instructors for two weeks, and it was with much pleas- ure that Supt. Wi B.- Stewart, who will be the school’s superintendent, announced the -added inducements for this year. Remainder of Faculty. Other members of the faculty will ‘be: . ' ‘W. P. Dyer, superintendent of the Bemidji schools, who will be the summer school conductor. Mr. Dyer has had much experience in summer school work. He will teach geog- raphy, civies, physical geography, United States thistory and spelling. John E. Palmer, superintendent of the Wheaton schools, will teach geometry, physics and algebra. Supt. Palmer is regarded as an educator of exceptional ability. He has been on the Bemidji summer school fac- ulty before. Mrs. Harriet F. Jaques, of Rob- ‘binsdale, will teach grammar, arith- metic and reading. She has more than a statewide reputation as an institute and summer school in- structor. Mrs. Kathlyne Libby Bird of Min- neapolis, is considered as one of the best primary teachers in Minnesota, and she will have charge of the classes in industrial work and music. No Tuition Charge. No fee or tuition charges will be made for the courses. ‘Supt. Stewant is prepared to furnish in- formation concerning the securing of rooms and board. The first day will be taken up for enrollment and on the second day n\s ., ® Ilf!tofla \S10Y WTY CENTS PER MOR’].'E R TB ALOUSY LEADS Man Who Pleaded Guilty to Burglary Charge Begins Sentence Today. William' Smith, who last Tuesday pleaded guilty to a charge of burglary in the third degree before Judge Stanton, was ‘taken to Stillwater last evening by George Denley, deputy sheriff, and today will begin serving his indeterminate -sentence of from one to five years. He admitted steal- ing some clothing from the Sime store at Solway during the night of May 9. SELECT NEW HOME SITE Elks Provisionally Decide to Locate Lodge and Club Rooms on Corner of Third Street and Bemidji Avenue 20 ENTER ANTLERED RANKS With twenty candidates made Elks and the provisional selection of a site for the new $40,000 lodge and club house, last evening’s meeting and smoker of the Bemidji lodge, No. 1052, was one of the most success- B ful ever held here. The site committee, comprising the six past exalted rulers and the pres- ent exalted ruler, recommended four locations for the placing of the new building, naming as their first choice the corner at Third street and Bel- trami; their second choice, the cor- ner at Beltrami and Fourth; the cor- ner opposite the Bemidji Steam Laun- dry, and the location known as the ‘Bacon property on Third between Be- midji and Beltrami. It is the intention to build a new ‘home in such a way that it will some day be suitable for an. exclusive Elks «club and lodge rooms, and with this point in view the site committee was instructed to ascertain whether the Bemidji Athletic club would rent the ‘basement for an indefinite term of years. If an agreement can be reach- ed with the Athletic /club board of control, the site at Third and Be- midji will be purchased. This loca- tion is on'the lake front and would ‘be an ideal plage for the erection of a club room. Twenty candidates were admitted into the antlered ranks. They were, W. F. Day, John Herbert, Ralph Ly- can, Art Lundbetg, William Day, Frank Pogue, William Cornell Smith Martin Kenfield, Dr. Arthur Garlock, Dr. E. W. Johnson,, H. Mayne Stan- ton, Oscar Manaugh, Whitney Brown, William Finnegan and Edward Jack- son, all of Bemidji; F. R. William and Dr. George W. Swinnerton of In- ternational Falls; ‘Henry Webber of Remer; M. L. Burns of Cass Lake, and Charles Romans of LaPorte. Following the degree work a smok- er was held, the newly made members of the lodge being called upon to furnish the major part of the en- tertainment. E. J. Jerrard, past exalted ruler, presided at the meeting. RAY SEYMORE COMING. Expert Motor Cycle Rider To Visit . Bemidji Within Few Days. James Malone, who represents the Indian motoreycle in this territory, today announced that Ray Seymore of Minneapolis will visit Bemidji within the next few days. Seymore is one of the expert riders of the world and holds several records. the work will begin. ‘At the close of the term examinations will be ‘held. Three kinds of certificates will be issued, limited, second and first grade. q Friction of small steel balls pol- ishes silverware in a new machine. SCOO UM-LESSEE 2 ( NOw-T CaN TES CATCH TH'L: 25~ FOR THE GOLF cLus! \\\\\\\\ ] o THE CUB REPORTER P-ssT-0H | HoLuY AWNT HE AN SCREAM- wow ' OH-OH-\&= T Well Wrapped Up With The Corners Sticking Out S BOVs- HowD ~Ya LIKE MY BRe NEW KNUKERBKS /2 LA g & 2 7 @ NN By “"HOP” FANE PIECE 0'GOODS AWNT \T-TWUZ IES Q TELLWG SNOOPHY: SWELLNOU LOOKED) WEM- \ %) TO TRIPLE MURDER Louis Gilsoul Kills Three Women On Homestead Near Thief River Falls Later Commits Suicide. BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN INSANE Victims of Brutal Attack Are Mrs, Ludvig Larson, Helen and Inga Olson--Mother Mortally Wounded One of the most atrocious murders on record in the state of Minnesota took place yesterday at the home of 0. K. Olson, five miles north of Tor- gerson postoffice in Marshall county, and about 26 miles east of Thief River Falls, when three women were shot to death ‘and another mortally wounded by Louis Gilsoul. ‘The couse of the tragedy, «Was the jealous rage of Gilsoul, wh? was in- furiated at the relatives of Helen Olson, one of the'victims, with whom he ran away two years ago. Used 38 Calibre Gun. The women were shot to death with a 32 calibre revolver, and the same weapon ended the life of the murderer, shortly after the triple killing. Gilsoul appeared at the Olson home in the morning at about 9:30, follow- ing Mr. Olson in from the field. He was met at the door by Mrs. Ludwig Larson, a cousin’ of Helen Olson, who refused admittance and threatened him with a pair of ice tongs. The man drew a revolver and shot Mrs. Larson through the breast, and as she ran into the yard he fired a sec- ond time, the bullet penetrating her heart and killing her instantly. Gil- soul then entered the house and shot Helen and Inga Olson to death, the bullets penetrating the heart of Helen and Inga being shot through. the head. Both were instantly killed. Mrs. O. K. Olson was next attacked and five bullets were fired into her body, and she now lies at the point of death. During the course of the shooting the murderer was attacked by the family dog and the animal ‘was also shot and killed. Father Escapes. It is reported that O. K. Olson fled at the first appearance of the *{trouble and the only witness of the ? |tragedy was a brother of Helen and Inga, a young man of about 22 years o fage. The boy drove into the yard as Mrs. Larson was shot and imme- diately turend the horses and wen.t for assistance. Returning shortly, armed with a 30-30, he met the mur- derer about half a mile from the scene of the killing and fired a shot from his rifle at the assassin, who immediately turned into a clump of bushes. Shortly after his entering the brush, a shot was heard, and af- ter about two hours, the boy and one of the neighbors entered the hiding place and found the murder- shot. himself, er’s lifeloss body, the earlier having been turned upon piercing his brain. Warns His Son. In the man’s pocket was found a mailing tube, containing a marriage certificate on which was written, “This is to' prove that she was my wife.” Olson, whom he had married subse- quent to running away with her some two years ago. There was also a note in his pocket to his son by his former marriage, warning him not to follow in his footsteps. Posse in Pursuit. The news of the wholesale butch- ery of the Olson family spread like wildfire and Sheriff LaBree of Mar- shall county, with armed deputies, was soon in hot pursuit of the mur~ derer. A force of nearly 200 farm- ers and residents of Thief River Falls joined the sheriff’s posse and seven autos, filled with armed citi- zens, hurried to the scene. Scene at Home. The home of the Olsons’ presented a terrible picture to the-members of the searching party and the officers. Bloodstained the sides of the rude walls, the floor was one immense pool of blood, as the three victims had all fallen in the same room and within a few feet of each other, and the placé looked like a pen instead of a human habitation. It has been demonstrated that over- grazed stock ranges on the national forests can be brought back to use under a system of'regulated grazing than if they are. left unused. The reference was to Helen slaughter .