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

VOLUME 12, NO. 49. STORY OF JAMESES TOLD BY TAVENNER Congressman Suggests That Senator Lewis James Can Answer Ques- tion, “What’s in a Name?” OUTGROWTH OF SMALL MATTER Gallery Cards the Direct Couse—Con- fusion Between the Word Full, Jim-Jams and Prohibition. By Congressman C. H, Tavenner. Washington, 23.—1 now write the story of the revolt of June must the Jameses. Shakespeare has to say something of *‘a rose by any other name smell- ing as sweet,” and then he asks, “What is in a name!” Senator James Hamilton Lewis can answer part. All the other Jameses have proceeded- to answer the other part. A convention of all the Jameses of the senate was called and expressed their - revolt against what charged to be an attempt on the part of Senator James Hamilton Lewis to eliminate the James from his name. True, he seldom writes more than Jas.—newspapers seldom put more than J. The whole revolt grew from a very small matter, and it is small matters which have produced the great things of the senate. History rec- ords that it was only a very little resolution, involving the matter of some public lands in the West, which brought on the great debate between Webster of Massachusetts and Hayne of South Carolina, and from which secession ensued. The little thing! in this instance was a little card; which printed for the use of thP. visitors in the senate gallery. This | card shows the position of each seat | and the name of the senator occupy- ing it and the card is small, neces- sarily, and with the new men who lately came in the senate, the cards have been changed. The doorkeeper of the senate approached Senator Lewis, as he had approached others, as to an abbreviation of his name because of the smallness of space. Other senators abbreviated with ini- tials. He asked Senator Lewis which he would leave off, the James or the Lewis on the printing of the card, and it was suggested by the| senator to leave off the James. The| chief of the printing department re- | ported this change of Senator Lewis’ to the printing office, and promptly it went to the public. Then it was the Jameses of the senate arose in revolt, headed by the Senator James A. O’Gorman, to which was added James A. Reed »f Missouri, and then the massive fig- ure and swaying avordupois of Sen- ator James of Kentucky. These men were supplemented by Senator James K. Vardaman of Mississippi, and then solemnly came . in Senator Shields of Tennessee; followed by Senator James P. Clarke of Arkan- sas, Senator James H. Brady of ldaho and Senator James E. Martine of New Jersey. Their protest was that Senator Lewis was casting away the Jameses. They said this elim- ination of the Jameses reflected up- on that great race of men. They de- manded that if he throw away any- thing it be the Hamilton—that that referred to a fine race of horses. Senator James in his speech gave the history of the James family from the time of creation. Senator Reed of Missouri added the record of that pafticular branch known as Jesse James from Missouri. Thus, one af- ter the other, until it came to Sena- tor Shields of Tennessee, who has been a chief justice of Tennessee and a great biblical scholar, and he fol- lowed with the statement that one of the followers of the Lord was 2 James, and among the apostles no name of Hamilton could be discov- ered. Senator Lewis was sent for. He was brought. into the room and the resolutions of protest and the threats of indignation very freely poured upon him. Senator O'Gor- man in his speech pointed out that whatever there was of greatness and power to Lewis came from. the James part, and argued that James was, made up of two elements—Jim and James; that James could often be jammed and James could be jimmed, and both would make jim-jam. Af- ter the other addressees the protest was unanimous, and Senator Lewis addressed the body, stating that as he now discovered it was their de- sire that he retain his name even up- on the card to distinguish the posi- tion of greatness, and as they felt that the only respectability they could-hereafter secure for themselves was in his retaining their name and carrying it upon his reputation, out of regard for some hope of their own future, and to offset the credit upon them that they sought by being named after him-—he would cancel his order and demand the full name, James Hamilton Lewis, to remain. Then it was that John Sharp Wil- liams, who had come to thie conven- tion as the other man of three names, , (Continued on last page.) was | Heir to Duke of Grafton to Wed Edythe Havemeyer. Photo by American Press Assoctation TITLE FOR “AMERICAN GIRL Daughter of Late Sugar Magnate to Join ‘British Nobility. New York, June 23.—Advices from London announce the engagenent of Miss Edythe Havemeyer, daughter of the late Henry Havemeyer of New York, and the Earl of Euston. The earl, who was born in 1850, is the heir of the Duke of Girafton, who is ninety- five vears old. Miss Havemeyer has made England her home for several years. In 1905 she caused a social stir by announ: ing her independence and breaking away from family ties. She went to TLondon and fitted up her own home, where she has since been living with a chaperon. EDUCATIONAL TRIP ENDED Agriculturist_Hostetter Pleased With Work Done by Northern Pacific Farmers' Touring Special: LOCALITY PROBLEMS DISCUSSED A. B. Hostetter of Duluth, St. Louis county agriculturist, who was among the farm experts comprising the Northern Pacific-Minnesota & International agricultural special train which has just completed a tour of points between Brainerd, Be- midji and International Falls, dur- ing which the farming communities of the district were visited, on his return from the trip, expressed him- |self as being well satisfied with its results. Mr. Hostetter said: “The ‘plan of the special differed widely from other. agricultural spe- cials in one essential. The special consisted of but two cars, a diner and a sleeper. No exhibit cars were taken along. “An entire day was spent at every place visited. The teaching staff on the train divided itself into three sections and each of the divisions spent the day out on the farms in the immediate vicinity. With but a few exceptions, the meetings were held at the home of some farmer, where the instructors and tillers of the soil came into direct touch with the problems which confront the farmers in the particular community visited. “The dairy farms were visited and instruction given in regard to the care and feeding of dairy cattle at this time of the year. The clovar fields were also inspected for the pur- pose of showing the farmers the life of the clover plant and its effect up- on the soil, as well as the best man- ner of cultivating and thinning root crops. “The ‘general plan of the trip, cs- pecially with reference to reaching the farmers, was heartily approved by the instructors and met with the satisfaction of the farmers them- selves. Farmers’ clubs in many in- ' HELD SUCCESSFUL MEETING Tnspeotor Phillips Addresses lepl- dents of Solway on Consolidation. E. M. Phillips of St. Paul, Minne- * | sota’s new hig}; school inspector, ad- | dressed a large number of Solway residents last evening ‘at that plave on the advantages of consolidated schools. ‘W. B. Stewart; county su- perintendent of schools, and Bueford M. Gile, Bemidji agricultdrist, also spoke. It had been the intention to organize a farmers’ action was delayed until July. Fol- lowing the meeting a lunch was served to those in attendance. In- spector Phillips, Superintendent Stewart, Superintendent Dyer of the Bemidji schools and Agricultarist Gile were taken to Solway by James Given, the trip being made in_ his|" machine. 70 AT SUMMER SCIIQOL First Day’s Enrollment at Teachers’ Training “Session Encouraging to Instructors and Others Interested { FACULTY OF UNUSUAL STRENGTH | With pupils enrolled the | first day of the five weeks' sessio, seventy the Teachers' Training school start- ed regular class work this morning, | the prospects of a most successful year being very encouraging. Indi-| cations are that the number of stu- deuts will be increased to more than | eighty. ‘, A year ago brought an enrollment of only 43 students, with the number at the close of the ‘session being about 70. ! Most of the students are from five surrounding counties, Cass, Hubbar [tasca, Red Lake and Beltrami. “We expect to have a record-breaking ses sion,” said W. B. Stewart, couny school superfntendent, who is, the summier school superintendent, this! morning. The Bemidji summer school is pe uaps provided with the strongest fac- ulty of any similar school in the state, and the courses offered are cqual to those taught in the normal #chools. It is gratifying to the instructors ihat a large number of students have cnrolled as candidates for first grade rtificates, for which all required subjects are taught, including. com- rosition, penmanship and spelling. - The faculty comprises the follow- ing: . Mrs. Kathlyne Libby Bird, regard- ed as the best primary teacher in the state, teaches industrial work, meth- ods and music. Mrs. Harriet F. Jacques, prominent in the state as one of its foremost and most success- ful summer school workers, teaches grammar, physiology and arithmetic. H. E. Biddinger, formerly a mem- ber of the Bemidji high school fac- ulty, and one of the leading instruet- ors in the state of the commercial branches, teaches algebra, geometry and physics. W. P. Dyer, superin- tendent of the Bemidji schools, teaches geography, U. S. history and civics. Miss Hoover and B. M. Gile, both members of the Bemidji high school faculty, teach domestic econ- omy and agriculture, respectively. The classes taught by Miss Hoover and Mr. Gile are rarely offered to students of summer schools for more than one week of a session and the fact that the subjects will be taught here during the entire term is one ©of the attracting feaures of the training school. . MANY BUSINESS MEN WORKING ON ROADS. . the opening day’ ] | Nearly one hundred citizens of Be- midji are working on roads approach- ing the city today. By proclamation of: Governor Eberhart, today is Good Roads day over the entire state, and Bemidjj is showing a spirit in keep- ing with the. plan which has been followed out with such great suc: cess in other cities of the nation in years of the past. The workmen were carried to the place of labor in automobiles early this morning, stances attended the meetings in a:ing and body and at most of the gatherings| Iewdmg to and the entire day spent in repair- improving ‘the highways club, but such | ‘{noon today show. liti {given to H. J. Maxfel ‘F‘. Al Official figures oll A canvassing mary vote as annaudeefl“by Williain Klein, a member o} he board, at iange in the {returns ae: first mads mfibuc by Au- ditor George. A The figures show/: flmt Sheriff Johnson was the chal an vote get- ter of the prlmm-les, \with® Probate Judge Clark second, M n third, and Geil fourth. Johnsan: polled 1,774 votes. Gets Small Maj\o:ity. One of the surprising features of the election was the/Small majority , candidate for congress, in this unty {it was at first believed that he would be given a majority of several hun- dred, his lead is now[pnly 47, wirh but four small ‘precinfts yet to be heard from, Pioneer,:Potamo, Bu- gene and Washkish. The Official Vate The ofticial county Aturns, with- out the vote of the fou mlssmg pre- jcincts follows: Associate Justice of Su reme Covrt | Albert Johnson .....0. 6 P. W. Morrison William Watts George L. Bunn ...... Charles B. Elliott .... Alva R. Hunt ..... Senator, 62nd Dlstuct Robert ApRoberts Wilson A. A. Andrews Charles Hayden Leonard H. Nord Representauve, 62nd District. L. G. Pendergast 860 John U. Williams 673 {Helic Clementson 195 Gustav Erickson 580 John R. Norris, . L340 County Treasurer, A. L. Morris . 0. I. Tagley .. H. W. Alsop Barl Geil County Sheriff: Viggo Petersen M. H. Hazen .. Andrew Johnson . Register of Deeds. C. 0. Moon kot 1,208 I. B. Olson 276 J. 0. Harris 797 William MecCuaig 482 *Probate Judge. M. G. Slocum M. A. Clark ....... 21,470 Joseph E. Harrls ............ 726 County Commissioner, 1st Dist. TP LBBES et ekt 309 A. E. Rako . 274 T. W. Bell A e R I County Commissioner, 3rd Dist. Sam Jallen 31 Charles F. Moller 95 J. G. Morrison Jr. Martin 1. Stokke Louis Tegner James F. Hayes Governor Adolph O. Eberhart ... William E. Lee .... Elias Steenerson .. State Auditor. i Julius H. Block ‘board of the Beltrum %ounty pri- | ‘While 433 tion of “all *i*ii’iii***!i - Found Not Gnilty 2 Intormuuon remhed Be midji at moon today from In-_ ternational Falls stating that James Kelly, accused of hav- ing caused the death of Fred Couture at Ranier a year. ago,-was found not guilty of murder, by a verdict re- turned this morning. after the jury had been in retire- ment during - last night, Kelly was defended by Judge Marshall A. Spooner of Be- midji and the case was tried before Judge W. S. McClena- han. Couture ‘was a Ranier hotel man and died from the results of a beating received /following some testimony he gave before the grand jury. ***‘*******'*fi**ti*****i":k** ***************‘k********** ****i*&**i'iii**l KING COLE SCORES HIT Musical Extravaganza Proves To Be Most Successful Amateur Produc- tion Ever Given in Bemidji. TO BE REPEATED THIS EVENING No such triumph has been scored {in Bemidji by amateur theatrical {performers as that which was gained lat thesBrinkman last night, when E"'l‘lm Court of King Cole,” the fa- mous musical extravaganza, was The play was admirably splendidly produced. staged, conducted, and rendered with a finish and excellence [that astonished and delighted the large audience in attendance. i i | The opinion is generally expressed by thsoe who witnessed the produc- tion, that the amateurs equalled any professional “'production of similar {character that has been seen in Be- midji for some time, and it is pre- {dicted that the Brinkman will -again be crowded this evening. j It is difficult to say what was the |distinet hit of the night, each suc- jceeding feature captivating the audi- |ence; but beyond all' doubt the istrongeflt portion of the bill was the work of the combined -chorus, whether in song, posing, dancing or drill. Every cne of the lead parts was taken with trué professional styfe and Miss Mabel Hyland, Mrs. Alden y, Andrew Rood and John | Ptiefer displayed ability seldom seen in an amateur production. The costumes were exceedingly handsome, and the music catchy, and went with such an enchanting swing that one could scarcely sit quiet during the performance. The extravaganza is a clever one, but much credit for its success is due Mrs. Harriet Purdy-Smith, who organized the company and drilled the members to the degree of excel- lence shown last night in a remark- ably short time. The orchestra comprised the fol- lowing: H. E. Anderson, clarinet; Alden Remfrey, cornet; Mrs. C. R. Sanborn, violin, and Miss Nell Shannon, who' has attended all re- hearsals, was at the piano. Mrs. Van Prague will play the piano this evening. The play will be staged again to- night and tomorrow night and it is deserving of large audiences on both occasions. A false opinion has been circulated that all seats are reserved. The best seats in the house sell for fifty cents, only a few of the middle section being reserved. Curtain 8:15. Elwood L. Raab ..... 104 : INTO NICARAGUA TREATY Lieutenant Governor. £2 J. A. A. Burnquist ... 782 | Senate Committee. Reports Favorably Resolution to Probe. Washington, June 23.—-Investiga- and any transactions” leading up to the proposed treaty with (Continued on last page.) Harry St. Clair Here. and Mrs. Fred Brinkman. Bemidji. of the day’s progress. to Virginia. Harry St. Clair, whose stock com- pany closed a successful five months’ engagement ‘at the Brinkman the- atre several weeks ago, was in Be- midji today, being the guest of Mr.: The stock Tomurrows‘mmpany is now playing at Interna- _church will- meet. all-day family picnics were in evi- Pmneer will give a detailed account |tional Falls, from where ‘it will go Haycraft tomorrow afternoon. Nicaragua, by which the United States purposes to pay $2,000,000 for an fn- teroceanic canal route and naval bases and to extend a protectorate over that country, is provided in the Smith resolution faverably reported by- the senate forcign relations com- { wittee. The Ladies’ aid of the Baptist Bv- erybody invited to attend. EARL KITCHENER. Noted British Fighter 1s Honored by King George. KING'S BIRTHDAY - HONORS British Ruler Confers Long List of Titles. London, June 23—English titles have been received by many as the king's birthday honors. Lord Kitchener is° made an earl. Sir Herbert Cozans-Hardy, Sir Ed- ward Vincent, Major General John Fielden Brocklehurst and Sir Leon- ard Lylle are raised to barons. Among the baronets is Albert H: Stranley, who came from Detroit and ! assumed British citizenship last vear.| Other baronets are Sir Joseph Veech- man, manufacturer and philanthro-| pist; George Henschel, composer, and | Sir T. Vansittart Bowster, lord may- or of London. T0 PAVE NYMORE RoAD Resolution Presented to Council Call- ing for Bids for Construction Work—Is Much Needed. PRIMARY ELECTION COST $121.50 Believing that the ‘building‘ of an addition to the Nymore pavement, extending it across the East Bemids road, is absolutely necessary and thit it'cannot be completed too soon to he of direct advantage to business iu general, the council at its meeting last night passed a resolution to the effect that it be constructed. George Stein, city clerk, was in- structed to advertise for bids for the 1,400 feet of pavement, the same to be opened at the next meeting. It was at first believed that Nymore would assist in the placing of the pavement, but as there is only a small.amount.of money in its treas- ury it is probable that Bemidji, the Box Factory company and the Crook- ston Lumber company will pay for its construction. . As the road, following the recent grading, ‘is almost useless for travel, heavy hauling being impossible, the paving will be rushed in every way possible. City Engineer Swinson was instructed to present an -esti- mate at the next meeting of the cost of paving Beltrami avenue from Sev- enth to Tenth streets. Bills of judges and clerks of the recent primary election were pre- sented to the aldermen-and order2d paid. The total cost, not including the rent of polling places, comes to $121.50. Of this amount $33.75 goes. to the First ward, the same to the Third ward, $26.25 to the Sec- ond—ward, and $27.75 to the Fourth ward. The judges and ‘clerks are paid twenty-five cents an hour for receiving ballots and thirty cents an hour for counting and returns. A resolution calling for the boule- varding of Irvine avenue north of Sixth street, was passed. Andy Danaher of International Falls, formerly ‘a Beltrami county lcommissioner, 'was present at the meeting and placed a garbage burner with Mrs. I G.| proposition before the aldermen. A. A Carter, street commission=r, was granted 'a well earned week’s vacation. dence.” THE CUB SCOO REPORTER GEE -TH\S HOT WAVE. MAKES MEFEEL SO [ATS TH LASTg) TIME THAT CAT 15 GONNA EAT MY LUNCH / WANT Al MIN- Nm' 00-Ng CAT STUFE! FASTW\‘(HTHAT g I Being lll-Natured Is Deucedly Common, Don’t You Know ® \WHO TOUCHES ONE HAR, OF NON BLACK CAT— GOES W\TH ME_ — R\GHT O TH MAT TS0 GEE \F ALY’ ARE GONNA BE CRANKYTO- GUESS . |department before final ;i missioner’s, json for it,” WILL ABIDE BY LAW SAYS CATO SELLS Congressman ‘Ijxidbergh in- Message to Secretary Koll Gives Position Taken by Indian Commissioner. ACTION IS YET UNCERTAIN Brainerd and Hibbing to Institute Suits—Calderwood Now on Way to Capitol to Urge Enforcement, M. N. Koll of Cass Lake, secretary of the Business Men’s Treaty com- mittee, who is taking much interest in. the securing of a hearing that the Indian 1id proposition, covering the treaty of 1855, might be fully presented to the government Indian action s taken, this morning received the following message from Charles A. Lindbergh, congressman from this district: “Commissioner of Indian af- fairs. after conferring with other officials on 1855 treaty, claims that the only guide the department can have is the de- cision of the court and the only act that may be taken by the de- partment will be governed by the law as interpreted by the court commissioners. Says it would be a waste of time to have a hearing. TFurther particulars are fonwarded by mail.” Just what is meant by the com- Cato Sells, position is (not clearly understood, but it is be- lieved to mean that the different sa- loon owners of the district involved will be prosecuted for violation of the treaty laws, thereby gradually era- dicating the liquor selling establish- ments. Brainerd to Enter Protest. On the theory that neither Brain- erd nor Hibbing is now in Indian quor prohibition clause in the treaty. of 1855 is no longer applicable, suit probably will be instituted to pre- vent the closing of saloons in these districts. Should the suits prove successful, effort will be made to ex- tend the action to other sections af- fected by the recent supreme court decision declaring “dry” a large part of the northern section of Minnesota. is “statemént Was mide’ LaGR. W. Zollman, attorney for the Minne- sota Brewers’ association, on his re- turn from Washington, to St. Paul yesterday. Protest Delay- W. G. Calderwood, chairman of the Minnesota prohibition commit- tee and active as a co-worker of W. E. “Pussyfoot” Johnson in the war on saloons in Minnesota’s “Indian Country” in 1909 and 1910, left Minneapolis last night for Washing- ton to protest against further de- lay in enforcement of the treaty pro- visions, which were recently upheld by the United States supreme court. “The liquor interests are petitioning for a stay, but I cannot see any rea- Mr. Calderwood said. “They have had: three years and a half to get ready with a strong pros- pect that they would lose, as there were three decisions to one against them in the lower courts. I shall interview the Indian department of- ficials and the department of jus- tice.” SUGGEST A REPORT- Alderman Lahr Thinks Band Leader Should Show Use of Money. Following the appropriation of $200 to the Bemidji band by the council at last night's meeting, it was suggested by Alderman Lahr that Alden Remfrey, director, in the future file a report of the manner in which all money is spent, in or- der that those who contribute may know in what way their money is used. The matter wasg discussed at length, several aldermen being of the opinion that the band’s work was report enough. The argument ended with the remark of City Clerk Stein, when he said, “If I was the band leader. I -would most certainly file a record of all accounts, for in this way the fellows who are willing' to hear the music but who are too tight to assist in the movement, might have their names made ipublic.” Wt CLEARWATER SPECIAL TERM Here Enroute to Bagley- ids, and R. H. Doe of Duluth, natur- alization inspector, were in Bemidji today enroute to Bagley where a short special .term for Clearwater county will be held for the ;purpose of allowing. several - opporfus ity to secure citizenship pape | Wright heard several matters here the afternoon passenger. i Judge B. F. Wright of Park Rap- country and because of this the li- - Judge B. F. Wright and B. H. Doe _ this morning, leaving for Bagley on *