Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, June 3, 1914, Page 1

o TR — s m——_ P [— . T — ; SN ! il i s i el i e 2 o Sl T 2 = ‘ 5 5 i > v 2 ; | B U | tQOIETY. e : s Ean VOLUME 12, NO. 32: BELEDJ'I, mlmsom, WEDmAY EVENING, JUNE 8, 1914. . = = s ; FORTY CENTS PER MONTH GRAFT IN PENSION CLAIMS IS SMALL Guarding of Veteran Rolls Not Task It Once Was--Claimant Must Prove Age and Length of Service. DIFFICULT TO TRACE SOME CASES 0ld Soldiers Fast Going and Amount Appropriated Next Year Will Be Mueh Smaller Than This. By Congressman C.-H. Tavenner. 3.—Guarding the pensions rolls from fraud is not the task it once was. Formerly when Washington, June the Grand Army men were of mid- dle age the possibility of fraud was great, and there is no doubt that pen- sions were frequently paid to impost- ers. Today it is very soldom that any fraudulent claim is ever\ pre- sented. Under the Sherwood law it is ne- essary for the claimant to present proof of age and length of war serv- ice only, and the proceedure within the pension office has been greatly stmplified. But the bureau is very careful to have these two points proven. In the case of the soldier, even though he may not possess the documents proving his claim, the proof is usual- ly easy to obtain, since the boys of neighborhoods ushally enlisted at the same time, served together dur- ing the war, and kept track of each other afterwards. But with the sailor who relies up- on his mémory many difficulties arise. He cannot locate his former ship mates. The bureau aids in col- lecting proof, and some clever detec- tive work is frequently done. The chief sleuth in this work is Miss Mary Rice, daughter of the late Gen- eral Americus V. Rice, of Ohio. Said Miss Rice: “Here is a poor, uneducated old man, who is vague about his dates—he knows only that he served ‘during th e war'—and states that he was on the U. S. 8. Letter P. This is a long call to the ‘Lenapee’ and yet this is the service that must be picked up from the meager data given. “Another man says that his ves- sel was the New Ocean. 'rhere never was such a ship in the navy, but when a call is made for ‘his service on the U. 8. S. Neosho, it is found immediately, and all the facts fur- nished dovetail to a nicety. The attempts of those preparing declarations to spell the names of vessels phonetically the way they are pronounced by the old sailors often complicate matters. But everything possible is done to smooth matters out.” Pension High-Water Mark. The high-water mark for pensions has been reached and passed. No matter how satisfactory it may be from the standpoint of economy, there was a feeling of sadnesg in the house when the Pension Appropria- tion bill for next year was brought out from committee and was seen to have fallen off $11,000,000 from the B amount appropriated for pensions this year. The old soldiers are fast going. The largest amount ever appropriated for their pensions was this year when the sum of $180,300,000 was taken from the treasury for pehsions. Next year it will be $165,150,000 and the amount will decline rapidly every year thereafter. SENT HER CHILDREN ASHORE Houston (Minn.) Woman Lost on Lin- er Granted Husband's Wish. Houston, Minn., June 3.—Deferring to the wish of her husband that their four children should not sail for Nor- way with her because of the possibil- ity of accident on the voyage, Mrs. Alvin Carlsou of this village, it is learned, sent them ashore a moment before the steamship Empress of Ire- land, sank in collision Friday, cleared port. Mrs. Carlson is reported among the missing. The father of the children has left for Quebec to get the children and to search for the body of his wife. SHOOTS TWO; ONE IS DEAD St, Paul Man Wounds Wife and Kills Her Male Companion. St. Paul, June 3.—Tony Skally, proprietor of the Star hotel, who, the police say, was shot by Albert Master- man, is dead at the City hospital. Mrs. Masterman, who also is said to have been shot by Mastermar, is in a satisfactory condition at the City hespital. Masterman, who escaped following the shooting, has not been lecated. . Andrew Erickson, a friend of Mas- terman, who told the police he wit- nessed the shooting, said Masterman asserted that a suspicion of intimacy between Skally and Mrs. Masterman ; on his part caused the shooting. Discoveries of an Egyptian worm that will eat the cotton boll weevil tave been discouraged by learning that it is canabalistic in Sts tenden-| cies, and will eat its companions as GEORGE W. CLARKE. Renominated for Governor by Republicans of lowa. "~ CONVENTION TO ~START Two-Day Session of Beltrami Sunday School Association Begins—Will be Held in Swedish Luth. Church THREE STATE WORKERS TO TALK - All plans are in readiness for the two-day convention of the Beltrami County Sunday School association, which begins here tomorrow after- noon. The meeting will be held in the Swedish Lutheran church. Sessions are to be held tomorrow afternoon and evening, Friday mora- number of delegates from all parts of the county are expected to be in attendance. The program tomorrow afternoon will be as follows: Praise Service, Rev. Larson, Ny- more; Cradle Roll Song, M. E. Pri- mary; The Cradle Roll as a Spiritual Agency, Mrs. I.-F. Essler, Bemidji; ‘'emperance Song, Swedish Lutheron S. S.; The Place of Missionary and Temperance Teaching in the Elemen- tary Grades, Mrs. Jean E. Hobart, St. Paul; Praise Service, Baptist S. S.; Teacher Training, Mrs. Head, Be- midji; Special Music; Round Table Conference. Three minute papers, a. Mother’s Department and Mothers’ Meetings in S. 8., Mrs. Hayeraft, Be- midji; b. Home Depantment, Mrs. Newcomb Hines; ¢. Elementary Spec- ialization, Mrs. Hobart St. Paul; Ap- pointment of Nominating Committee; Benediction; Conference of County and District Elementary Workers. WILL AWARD $50 CUP Great Northern to Give Prize for Best Display of Grains and Grasses. For the best display of grains, grasses and vegetables at the Bel- trami county fair next fall, the Great Northern Railroad company will give a $50 silver loving cup, announced Charles, Schroeder this morning. It is probable that the Soo Line and Minnesota & Interna- tional will also offer prizes. Plans for the exhibit building, which will be 100x40 feet, are now complete, and bids for its construction will be asked for soon. Tt will be built just west of the present building which will be torn down and will be sub- stantial and well finished. There is a possibility that a school exhibit building will be provided for next year, the proposition being favorsd by many. v TO ATTEND SUMMER SCHOOL Indications are that the summer school here which begins June 22, will be one of the largest attended in the state. Supt. W. B. Stewart has already received many- student applications and is daily sending out additional notices of the session, which will last five weeks. Double courses are to be taught in several subjeots, the work being good for ten. weeks’ credit. The faculty of the school is one of exceptional strength ing, afternoon and evening. A large |brought his points home to the hear- PLEASANT VALLEY CLUB MEET SUCCESS Attended by Fourteen Business Men of Bemidji-and Fifty Members of Nebish and Vicinity, PROGRESS MUCH IN EVIDENCE Interesting Talk by Agriculturist Gile and Others—Milk and Cream of Herds To Be Tested. The Pleasant Valley Farmers’ club held one of its most successful meet- ings at the M.. W. Knox farm Tues- day, which was attended by fourteen ‘business and professional men of Be- midji, and about fifty members of the club, Through some unaccountable error this meeting was advertised as being that of the Nebish Farmers’ club and in justice to both clubs the Pioneer m:\kes this form of explana- tion. The name “Pleasant Valley” is truly a most fitting one as this sec- tion of the county is one of the most beautiful spots in the state of Min- nesota. It is located in a valley be- decked with an assortment of Nor- way and White pine and an abund- ance of hardwood timber throughout which one finds numerous little lakes. The club is made up of con- tented, cheerful and happy families, who have cast their lot in a location where success and prosperity bound to meet them. Bemidji Men Welcomed. | Visitors from Bemidji were given {a most enthusiastic and cordial wel- come by Mr. and Mrs. Knox, together with a dinner which proved to be delicious, appetizing and satisfying. For one solid hour did the hungry ‘galoots” from Bemidji feast . and make merry, and when the meal was’ finished, found comfort under the big shade trees. Fred Gardener, president of the club, started the ball rolling shortly after the feast, with a word of wel- come and suggested that the regular order of business be dispensed with in order to give the Bemidji men an opportunity to say something to the club. is Gile One of Talkers. Bueford E. Gile, high school agri- culturist, was the first called upon, and gave an interesting talk on crop rotation. He used several carefully prepared charts by which means he t*************t**************t**** ii#*k*iii*lk*li** CANDIDACY OF JOHN MORRISON IS LAWFUL. In order that the voters of the third commissioner dis- trict might be informed as to the legal right of John Mor- . rison to be a candidate, the Pioneer has interviewed sev- eral lawyers of the city on the matter and all are of the opinion that he is eligible to the: office should he be nom- inated and elected. The law provides, ‘say ‘the lawyers, that anyone entitled to vote for an office may seek that - office by election. This law exceptfs the offices of judges where the aspirants are re- quired to. be learned in law, as was recently held by the state supreme court, and county superintendents of schools. There, has been some question as to the can- didacy of Mr. Morrison be- cause of his residence at the Red Lake Indian reservation, which is a part of Beltrami county, but under the juris- diction of the government. AR KKK KKK KKK BAND * CONCERT FRIDAY Director Alden Remfrey Announces Program for Initial Out-Door Af- fair of Season—Play New Music. TO BE HELD AT CITY DOCK Alden Remfrey, director of the Be- midji band, has announced the pro- gram for the first: out-door concert of the season, which will be played at the city dock next Friday evening. The band now numbers more than twenty members and its Friday pro- gram will be made up of late music. The Program. 1. Field and Forest—Albert. 2. Waltz — Enraptured Hearts— Peiffer. i 3. Overture—The ‘Knight Brrant— Laurendeau. 4. Medley March—Don't Stop— Von Tilzer. 5. Morcean Characteristic—TForest Whispers—Lasey. ers in a very clear manner. He also showed what certain acreage should produce and what stock to keep on this acreage and what the crops fig- ured in dollars and cents. J. G. Morrison, Jr., of the Red Lake agency, was also a guest of the.clu®, and in a fitting manner told them of the trials and tribulations with which new comers in any community meet. He brought out the point that the farmer must help himself, if he expects help from the Almigthy, the state and the county. Mr. Morrison is a candidate for the office of county commissioner from the third district and seems to have gained the confi- dence of the farmers in this section as well as other sections of the dis- trict. To Test Milk. ‘Many of the club members brought samples of milk and cream to be test- ed by Prof. Gile. Mr. Gile brought these samples with him, which in- cluded twenty-one of milk and one of cream and which he will test in the high school labratory. The following were called upon and made short talks: E. A. Barker, R. L. Given, Philip Gill; Eugene Ber- man, J. J. Opsahl, Charles Cominsky, J. U. Williams of Baudette, Supt. W. P. Dyer, E. H. Denu and A. H. Watson, of the farmers’ club. These Attended. The following club members at- tended: Mr. and Mrs. J. C..Vogler, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gardener, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Watson, Alex Ripple, Mr. and Mrs. George Edwards, Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Knox, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Satterlee, Norman Knox, Mr. and Mrs. Art Billett, W. Fauhl, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stout, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Cook, Mrs. L. Fuller, Mrs. A. E. Ful- ler, Mrs. George Fuller, Mrs. G. C! | Bessie -Knox, Agnes 6. March—The Typewriter “Girl— Neilsson. 7. Serenade—Fair-Florida—Tobani. 8. Overture—Mignonnette — Bau- mann, 9. March—The Love Letter—Neils- son. DEPOT FIRE LOSS $20,000 Five Freight Cars and Much Mer- chandise Lost in Cass Lake Blaze Yesterday Afternoon. ORIGIN REMAINS UNSOLVED Cass Lake’s Great Northern depot, five freight cars and $400 in mer- chandise ‘was destroyed by the fire of yesterday afternoon. The cause of the fire is not known, and it was first discovered on the roof of the depot. The firemen had difficulty in con- fining the flames to the freight cars and depot, and twice a building owned by George Cochran, of this city, caught fire. - There was no way to save the freight cars, valued at $3,600 each. The estimated value of-the depot is $3,000. Cameron Burned. Alex Cameron arrived in Bemidji this morning from Farley where he has been cooking in the camp of W. T. Blakeley. Mr. Cameron was se- verely scalded recently, his right hand being burned. McNulty, Cora Watson and Dorothy Watson. Most of the above brought families which included children down to the little wee tots. 1t was decided to hol dthe next reg- ular meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stout on the first Wednes- day in July, and the Bemidji Busi- Reed and the Misses May Fuller, Car-. ness Men’s club was extended an in- {riously. and will be a strong drawing card. rol Knox, Nell Knox, Marjorie Knox, vitation to be present. = THE CUB REPORTER SCOO reudy as weevils. YUH SEE-SNOOP-\F TH’ B03S SHOULD SEND US T0 MEXICO-WE OUGHT TO PRACTICE FIGHTING TEAMWORK.~ WHERE. ONE OF U5 (5 N TROUBLE | JHE OTHER. COMES TO His 5.0.5. Kk khkkhkhkkhkkhk kA Ak hkhkA Xk kA Ak Ak kkhkkkhkhkkk £/CLUB TURNS DOWN CAMPAIGN PLAN| Members of Bemidji’s Commercial Organization Decide City is Not in Need of Irving’s Services. BAND TO BE GIVEN ‘ASSISTANCE =N Entertainment Committee Will Su- perintend Sight .Seeing Trip of Professor Lehnerts and Party. That Bemidji is not in need of the services of George B. Irving, who last week offered to manage a 500 mem- bership campaign for the Commer- ‘cial club, was the decision . reached at a meeting of the organization held Tuesday night. I~ Irving is well known throughout the United States as a better-town ‘promoter and has been very success- ful in several Minnesota cities in cre- ating greater interest in the welfare of the towns, but it was the unani- mous opinion of those present at the meeting that Bemidji is one of the best and most prosperous cities in the state, and as Thomas Erwin ex- pressed it, “What is the use of call- ing the doctor for a perfectly well man?”" Ten New Members. Ten new members were elected, seven being resident members and three non-resident. The resident members, A. E. Stalling, A. T. Carl- son, P. A. Nelson, J. O. Harris, 8. C. Bailey, J. R. McDonald and A. . Johnson. The non-resident mem- bers, Charles Carter, Theo. Gullick- son and J. Williams. To Assist Band. H. E. Anderson, who is one of the chief musicians of the Bemidji Con- cert band, appeared before the club in behalf of that organization and informed the club members that fin- ancial aid must be given or the band must Ibe discontinued. Mr. Ander- son sajd that the band monthly sub- seription is gradually falling off and that it is with great difficulty that enough money is gathered to pay the _|airector and buy new musie. He said that $1,000 a year, aside from the annual donation of the:ecity council, would provide sufficient means for the proper maintenance of the band. A motjon was made and carried to the effect that B. W. Lakin, president, should appoint a committee of three to decide upon a proper method to care for the band’s needs, its value to the city being too great to allow its disbanding. Lehnerts Party Coming. The entertainment committee was instructed to see that the “See Min- nesota First” party, which will be here the last of the month under Professor E. M. Lehnerts, is properly taken care of while in Bemidji, and H. H. Mayer, secretary, was instruct- ed to extend an invitation to the party to come here. The party will spend several days in this vieinity and Red Lake. The route to be taken by the party was published in last Thursday’s Daily Pioneer. “ADVENTURES OF KATHLYN” First of Wonderful Series To Be Shownt at Grand This Evening. Manager ‘Woodmansee has secured the wonderfu} “Adventures of Kath- lyn” series for the Grand, the first of which will be thrown on the screen of his popular playhouse to- night. The series is based on Har- old MacGraLh's fictional story of the same name and the photo-dramatic adaption is made by Gibson Willetts, another well known author. The entire series forms a serial story of thirteen parts, and the one ‘tomight is in three reels, the others:in two. DRIVER HURT IN BUNAWAY Jim Strathdee, driver of the Model Manufacturing company delivery twagon, was slightly injured this morning, when his team became frightened and ran - away, being thrown under the wagon and run His forehead was cut and he but nét se- was over. <was otherwise injured, Only slight damage done to the wagon. ‘|ing, and will connect with the Be- k&*fiii*k*i*i*lii President of the N. M. D. A. Who is Presiding at Thief River Falls Convention Now in Session. SHOP CHANGES OWNERSHIP Palace Meat Market Now Owned by John Hillaby and Herbert Doran— Took Possession This Morning WILL MAINTAIN HIGH STANDARD When the Palace Meat Market on Minnesota avenue opened up for business this morning it was under; a new management and ownership, John Graham having disposed of his interests to John Hillaby and Her- bert Doran, the deal being completed ! yesterday afternoon. The market will continue to known as the Palace, be and the name of the new firm will be Hillaby & Doran. Mr. Hillaby is one of Be- midji’s most popular young men, and during the past four years has been the manager of the local branch of Swift & Company. He is an ex- pert judge of meats and knows the business thoroughly. Herbert Doran, the other member of the firm, is a successful business man of Bemidji, for many years conducting the Doran Plumbing establishment. He is also chief of the Bemidji fire department. It is the intention of the new com- pany to maintain the high standard of service and quality given Dby the Palace to its patroms, and will en- deavor to conduct a first class mar- ket in every detail. “Our aim is to please,” said Mr. Hillaby this afternoon, “and it is our desire o give Bemidji the best meat market it has ever had. The Palace has always been known as a leader in its line and our chief desire is not only to maintain that standard of serviec and high quality of goods handled, but to improve it. We feel that we are prepared to ‘deliver the goods,” and our ‘greatest endeavor will be to do so.” Fred Rice and George Graham will remain as butchers and Fred Gra- ham will have charge of the delivery service.. The management of the market will be taken care of by Mr. Hillaby, who has resigned his Swift & Company position, to take effect Saturday. WILL INSTALL PHONE SYSTEM Markham To Be Provided With Tele- phones in Each Room. Plans have about been completed for the installing of a system of ‘tele- phones in the rooms of the Mark- ham _hotel, both in the main build- ing and the annex. The phones will allow guests of the hotel to com- municate with any part of the build- midji exchange. There will be an operator in the hotel, all calls pass- ing through the switchboard in her charge. The system will be com- pleted as soon as possible. Ar- rangements are being made for the moving of the Western Union office to the Markham. Manager Stokes- berry of the Northwestern phone’company was in Bemidji today and discussed with F. S. Lycan the establishment of - the hotel tele- —_———————— : It Would Not Have Been The Right Kmd of Practlce NOW THERES A CHAP OVER SONDER -JUST ABOUT MY SIZE - SUMPIN™AN' \YoU BE GOOP WE'LL SUPPOSE HES A REAL BAD MEXIGAN-TLL GO OVER AN'START COME RUNNING UP AND HELP 2 ME HANDLE. HIM-1T Wi | SR EE PRACTICE! THE SYSTEM 15 T0 Pk OUT A LI | AD THAT CAN HANDLE — \WONT BE meE‘N WE K By ' phone system. *HOP” ) UNFOLDING— HMSELE-! Tele-p +"BEMIDJI MEN GO 0 DEVELOPMENTMEET Delegation From Here I.cft on Soo Line Special for Thief River Falls This Morning—More to Follow. COLERAINE AFTER 1915 MEETING Supt. W. P. Dyer on Today’s Program —Candidates to Attend Although Political Speeches are Tabooed Bemidji is to be well represented at the convention of the Northern Minnesota: Development association, which is to be held at Thief River Falls today, tomorrow and Friday, and when the Soo Line special left for the Pennington county city this morning it carried a large number from here, as well as délegates from many other places, including Big Falls, Brainerd, Coleraine, Interna- tional Falls, Menagha, Grand Rap- ids, Cass Lake and Akeley. ‘these Were On the Train. The following were among those who were on the special: Supt. W. P. Dyer, who is one of the speakers today, Supt. W. B. Stewart, F. A. Wilson, P. J. Russell and wife, James Black of Bemidji; M. N. Koll of Cass Lake; Charles Scheers of Akeley, president of the Northern Minnesota Bditorial association; Anna Shelland of International Falls, superintend- ent of Koochiching *county schools and president of the Women’s Aux- iliary of the association; Mrs. F. C. Corell of Big Ialls, secretary of the auxiliary; C. T. Kelley, the well known Menagha bcoster, A. J. Me- Guire of Grand Rapids, superintend- ent of the Experiment farm; J. D. Jones of Bagley; Con Kepple, A. P. Silliman, J. C. Lewis and B. Lippman of Hibbing, and W. J. Stock, John Tresider, John Hermisjon, Charles Challberg and A. J. Grimpo of Col- eraine.The special car of W. H. Gem- mell, manager of the Minnesota & International railroad, was attached to the train. Mr. Gemmell had as his guests, A. A. Allbright, presi- dent of the association, and M. T. Dunn. Two Want Next Meeting. Hibbing and Coleraine are both after {he next summer’s meeting of the association and delegations from each city are prepared and ready to show cause why they should have their invitations accepted. More Go Tomorrow. At least twenty Bemidji men are expected to leave tomorrow morning for Thief River. On Thursday there will be addres- ses by D. E. Willard, development agent, Northern Pacific railway; T. A, Hoverstad, development agent, Soo Line; F. R. Crane, agricultural extension agent, Great Northern rail- way; Hugh J. Hughes of Minneapolis and W. H. Killen, land commissioner, Soo Line. On Friday J. W. Wheeler, presi- dent of the Capital Trust company, St. Paul; C. G. Schulz, state super- intendent of education, and W. P. Kirkwood of Minneapolis are on the program. Among the speakers from outside the state are J. C. McDowell, depart- ment of farm management, United States” Department of Agriculture, and W. H. Webb, president of the Northern Wisconsin Development as- sociation. Political speeches are barred from the sessions of the convention, but some candidates for state offices are expected at the meeting. Tomorrow’s Program. r'A?lelr ss—"Co-operative Marketing,” Bert Hall, Chicago, Ill, secretary Na- tional Council of Grain fixchange. Address—“Rural Organization to Meet the Demands of Country Life,” T. M. Hoverstad, Minneapolis, development agent, Soo Line. Adress—‘Dairying,” D. E. leyarfl 'St. Paul, development agent, N. Railway company. Address—F. R. Crane, St, Paul, agri- cultural extension agent, Great North- ern railway. Adafess—The Credit the Farmer Needs,” Hugh_J. Hughes, Minneapolis, editor’ Farm, Stock and Home. Ernerimental station work. Address—“Corn and Aalfalfa,” C.'G. Selvig, superintendenut school of agri- culture, Crookston. “Farm Management,” Mark J. Thomp- son, Duluth, superintendent, north cen- tral experxmemal station. ‘Address—“The Business End of Farm- ing and Railroading,” \». H. Killen, Min- neapolis, land_commissjoner, Soo’ Line. Trom 6 to 8 p. m. the delegates will be entermned with auto rides about the eity. Women’s Auxiliary. 9:30 p. m.— Music. : “The New Rural Schools,” Miss Marie TLovsness, superintendent Norman coun- ty schools. “The County Agent and County Vis- jtor.” Miss Shelland, superintendent Koochiching county schools. Appointment of committees. “Phe Community Club,” Mrs. C. G. Selvig, Crookston. ‘l)m Tvolution of the County Fair,” p. K. Bryant, Thief River Falls. ‘Gur’ State Fair” Dr. Clara M. Lu- ther, l\flnneano"s assistant superinten- {dent woman's department state fair. The Thief River Falls special will leave at 7 o’clock tomorrow morning. . . Elks to Meet. Ollie Neilson, secretary of the Be- midji lodge of Elks, 1052, announced this morning that there will be a meeting in the Elks hall at 8 o'clock tomorrow. evening at which much : business of importance will be dis- - L cussed and it is urged that as many members as possible be present.