Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, July 13, 1914, Page 1

VOLUME 12, NO. 65. MANY TO ATTEND EDITORS' OUTlivu, " ... Newspaper Men From Al Sections and Many State Officials to Enjoy Spooner-Baudette Excursion HAVE SPECIAL SLEEPER HERE International Falls Provides Enter- tainment — Committees Complete Arrangements for Big Time. Three special cars, with possibly an observation car, and an additional sleeper stationed at Bemidji to be picked up, will convey the members of the Northern Minnesota Editorial association, guests from among the members of the State Editorial asso- ciation and some state officials to northern Minnesota for the annual outing of the Northern association, which will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday of this wek, with an itin- erary that equals any affair of this kind ever held in Minnesota. First Hand Information. Knowing that there would be plenty of -accommodations for a con- isderable number of people who want to see the extreme north end of the state, Secretary Rutledge early began a campaign to secure a large crowd of newspaper men from all parts of Minnesota, as well as state officials whose duties necessi- tate first-hand information concern- ing the vast empire to the north, the natural resources, scenic beauty and agricultural possibilities of which are but little known among those who participate in the outing. Assemble in St. Paul. The formation of the outing party will begin in St. Paul and Minne- apolis Thursday afternoon, when those who live adjacent to the Twin Cities will assemble and board the N. P. north bound passenger train for International Falls, leaving St. Paul at 7:05, Minneapolis 7:40 p. m. ow- ing to the party having increased in size until it is known that more than 100 will finally participate, the N. P. Officials have placed three special sleepers at the disposal of the crowd, assuring the finest ascommodations for all. It is proposed to set out an additional sleeper at Bemidji, where those who join the party at this point may take their berths early Thura- day evening and be picked up by the train which arrives here at 4 in the morning, giving the Bemidji party a full nights rest, and pulling all in- to International Falls early Friday morning, where breakfast will be served. Breakfast finished a com- mittee of citizens will escort the crowd through the big paper and pulp mills. the water power plant and other industries until the noon hour, when a “Dutch lunch” will be serv- ed, given by International Falls peo- ple. At this lunch there will be speaking by citizens and members of the editorial party. To Inspect Farm. In the afternoon, the party will visit the Koochiching farm, one mile from the center of the city, where is being demonstrated how modern tarming methods are successful even on swamp lands, and where there are herds of dairy cows, hogs, ete. At 3:30, a Canadian Northern spe- ical train will carry the editors to Spooner and Baudette, where supper will be waiting. In the evening, the visitors will be entertained at a hall, where a large committee of promin- ent ladies and gentlemen of the “Twin Cities of the North,” headed by Mr, and Mrs. G. E. Erickson, will extend a welcome and pull off a lot of new stunts. Accommodations Assured, The big party will be accommoda- ted with lodgings in the two cities, and if necessary, Rainy River, Caa- ada, across the Rainy river will house a number, thereby assuring accom- modations for any number. The trip on Rainy river and Lake of the Woods will begin promptly at 7 Saturday morning, when the big steamer “Kenora” will pull the party out of Spooner. A stop will be made at the fisheries, and a number of nets will be pulled, showing the editors just how the northern fishermen catch the big sturgeon which fish fur- nishes the “Imported Russian cav- ier.” Continuing, the “Kenora” will traverse Lake of the Woods to Ken- ora, Canada, passing many islands and beautiful spots of which there are a limitless number in the big lake. Visit Kenora. The “Canadian Cousins” at Kenora will demonstrate the “fullness” and genuineness of “Canuck” hospitality, Baturday evening, and the return trip to Spooner and Baudette will be made during the night and Sunday fore- noon. Sunday u.ftergoon, a Canadian Northern special train will carry the “‘outers” from Spooner and Baudette to Fort Frances and International Falls, and after the supper the en- tire crowd will board the special M. 1T AueusSTINE BIRRELL, “v_ls Attack- ‘*“fanlyt | Photo by American Press Assoclation. IRISH SECRETARY ATTACKED Male Suffragist Hurls Bundle Birrell’s Face. Bristol, Eng., July 13.—A violent at- tack was made on Augustine Birrell, Into| MUST KEEP THE PEACE. Josiah - Smith - Given I.ibetty on Bond of $150. Josiah Smith, who was arrested two weeks ago on complaint made out by A. P. Ritchie, who claimed vhat tis ife had teen threatened, was allowed I's freedom by Judge Crow- ell in municipal court this morning, providing he can furnish bond of $150 ‘to keep the peace. P, J. Russell, city ' |attorney, appeared for the state and Mr. Riichie in the case, while the de- fendant was represented by Carl L. Heffron. RITCHIE NEW PRESIDENT Former Superintendent of Schools is Named Head of Better Farming Club at Meeting Held Saturday. DONALD SHANNON IS SECRETARY A. P. Ritchie, formerly superin- tendent of the Bemidji public schools, but who is now one of the county’s most successful farmers, was elected president at the annual meeting of the Better Farming club held at the home of Loren Coyles Saturday. Donald Shannon, son of C., N. Shan- non, who has just returned from a course at the state agricultural school, was named secretary, Harry Carlson, vice-president, and Clayton chief secretary for Ireland, by a male suffragist, who rushed at the states- man immediately on his descent from the train here. The assailant hurled a heavy bundle of papers in Mr. Bir- rell's face, at the same time shouting, “You cur! You torturer of women!” The man was arrested. JOHN SMITH CONFIRMED Oldest Chippewa Indian Receives Sacrament With Four Hundred Others at Cass Lake Congress. BISHOP PERFORMS CEREMONY Bishop McGolrick of Duluth, Sat- urday administered the sacrament of confirmation to about 400 persons, half of whom were Chippewa Indians, in attendance at the Catholic Chip- pewa congress in session at Cass Lake. Ameng these whom the bishop confirmed was John Smith, well known here, 1 Chippewa Indian wao is generally credited with being about 127 years of age. It is likely the sacrament of confirmation has never in the church been administei- ed to an older person. The sacra- ment was administered after solemn high mass, which was sung by Fath- er Gordon, z full blood Chippewa in- dian priest. The various Indian societies went to and from the service and to the reception of the bishop, with gay banners and badges designating their societies and rank. Bishop Me- Gelrick was deeply moved by the de- votion of the people. The congress, which closed last evening, conducted its session in a large tent, erected in the ball park. A village of tents surrounded the auditorium tent. “TESS OF THE STORM COUNTRY” Mary Pickford, Motion Picture Favor- ite, at Grand Tomorrow. Mary Pickford, the Bemidji motion picture favorite, is to show at the Grand theatre tomorrow afternoon and evening, appearing in “Tess of the Storm Country.” Critics claim that Miss Pickford is at her best in this play which has in it an abund- ance of what is called “heart inter- est.” It has attracted crowded houses wherever shown. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Fenton and baby and Miss Elsie Klinger spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Klinger at Pinewood. Mrs. Fenton and Miss Klinger are their daughters. & 1. and Northern Pacific sleeping and day coaches for the return trip homeward, arriving in Minneapolis at 8:05 Monday morning and St. Paul at 8:35. | Winter, treasurer. The meeting was one of the best attendéd and the most enthusiastic held by the club since its organiza- tion. Among the members who attended the meeting follow: Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Ritchie, Mr. and Mrs. August Jarchow, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Schroe- der, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Hogan, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Foster, Mr. and Mrs. John Pattersen, Mr. and Mrs. Loren Coyles, Mr. and Mrs, J. H. French, Mrs. (‘Qlytou Winter, Mrs. C. W. Le- ville, Mrs. F. M. Pendergast, Maurice Pendergast, Mrs. Larson, Harry Carl- son, Margaret Mayer, Kenneth May- er, Laurence Mayer and George Cross. The following visitors were also in attendance, Mr. and Mrs, Fred Meyer, Mrs. George Malone and G. E. Jaquet. MRS. NOBLE DEAD Former Resident of Bemidji Dies af Minneapolis Home. Mrs. Anna Noble, 54, of Minnea- polis, formerly of Bemidji, died in that city yesterday morning. She had been suffering with cancer for some time, but the immediate cause of her death was acute bronchitis. She leaves to mourn her death, two daughters, Verna and Florence, of Minneapolis, and a son, Oren Noble of Kelliher, and a sister, Mrs. Bessie Calkins of Watertown, South Dakota, besides other relatives and friends. The body was brought to Bemidji this morning and funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30, at the Presbyterian church. Rev. S. E. P. White will officiate. In- terment will be made in Greenwood cemetery, TAKEN TO STILLWATER. © Fred Richard to Begin Five-Year Prison Term Tomorrow Morning Fred Richard, who on last Friday pleaded guilty to a, charge of at- tempting to pass a forged instrument before Judge C. W.. Stanton, was taken to Stillwater by Deputy James Cahill this morning, where tomor- row morning he will begin his pris-] on term of not more than five years. Richard pleaded guilty to having at- tempted to forge a check on the Ny- more firm of Tagley & Wold on June 11 o d “Happy” Joins Club, ‘H. E, “Happy” Anderson, was ac- cepted as a member of the municipal court automobile association by Judge Crowell this morning, payinig the regular two-dollar initiation fee. Anderson_qualified by swearing that he had. driven his seven-passenger Oakland on the wrong side of the street. Joe Malone, of Crookston is the guest of his mother, Mrs. A. Malone, of this city. REPORTER Senator Inh-oduou«hum Calling for lnveltlnhon of Prevention of Wastes in N ltalul Gas, '8 RIGHTS Can in Future Foreigners Without Losing rican Citizen- "+ ship—1907 Bill Appealed. By Congressman ¢. H. Tavenner. Washington, Jul} 13.—Spending! $25,000 t6 save: $150,000,000 is Senator Harry Lane’sidea of good business for the 'Zovernment to be in. And so the Sen tor from Oregon is pressing in the § ment to the sundry] tion Bill giving thefBureau of Mines $25,000 for an invgstigation of pre- ventable wastes in he natural gas and petroleum fields of the United States. According” to s istics prepared by the Bureau .of Mines the annual waste of oil and g is ~enormous. Wells are uncappedf and allowed to discharge their [ into - the air. Other gas wells in ezds ‘where gas is plentiful do notRing but furnish fuel for huge pipe f torches which burn day and night the year round. Oil seeps through t¥e-ground and is lost. Unscientific | methods of us- ing gas and oil I to other huge wastes. The total s enormous. It is estimated that in the last ten yedrs oil and gas /worth a billion dollars has gone tp waste. The waste of natural gas alone is said to amount to'$50,000,000 per annum. The surface loss of petroleum amounts to millions annually. & “Add to these,” -says the report of the Bureau. “the losses which re- sult from the inefficient or improper use of a large part of our_ petroleum and natutal gas, and we have the national losses in the industry much in excess af $100,000,000 annually, these losses - taking place under bad economic coditions whic hare a dis- credif to our national intelligence.” The money “which Senator Lane proposes to appropriatq would pay for a scientific investigation of the whole subject +by ~‘ther--Bureau. -of- Mines. Without any. appropriation at all for the specific work, the ex- perts of the Bureau have been able to stop a waste of natural gas valued at more than $10,000,000. If the investigation is authorided the Bureau experts will study the subject in detail—first, as. to the relative composition and qualities of various types of crude petroleum; second, tlie adaptability of various petroleums for refining, thoroughly into the s_\_lbject of preventing waste. Restoring Woman’s Rights, The House by passing the alien woman’s homestead bill has taken a step which seems to indicate the final dreaking down of the law of 1907, which provides that American Jfly Meeting ol Gonnty Board Began " This Morning, Whh A, l Rako, chairman, and eommlsnlonem Myhre Thompson and Lepnon present, Helic Clementson be- ing the only ‘absent ~member, the board of county commissioners be- gan its. July meeting this morning. ‘Commissioner Clementson is expected tomorrow morning. Today’s session was taken up almost entirely wita routine work, GRAND RAPIDS SHUT OUT Bemidji Athletics Continue Winning Streak and Have Little Troubl¢ in Winning—Double Plays Feature .| PAUL PITCHES SPLENDID BAI.L Playing the strongest ball of the season ‘and continuing its run- of. victories, the baseball team of the Bemidji Athletic club Sundny after- noon shut out the fast Grand Rapids team of that city by a score of 9 to 0. The game was played at Grand Rapids. Charlie Paul twirled for Bemidji and was in unbeatable form. Twice was he placed in tight places, the bases being filled with no one out. The little pitcher only went to his task the harder “and his teammates assisted by two fast -double plays, which with two strikeouts ended the danger in both instances. The bat- ting of Howe, Broker and McKeig featured. With the bases full in-the fifth' Broker cleaned-up with a hard hit double and Howe followed a mo- ment later with a home run. The entire Bemidji aggregation played great ball and by defeating 'the Grand Rapids team, which is considered one of the range’s best, proved that it is now in rating the leading northern Minnesota. The lineup: Bemidji— Rice 2b Tanner 3b ....... Brandon c-cf . Broker ¢ .. Howe ss_ .. Berrigan 1b . Murphy rf . Paulk-p-. McKeig 1f ... teams of mbhoRrRwmoN 5 o | Soeoinameinams | BB G e e Grand Rapids— McAlpine 1b . Patton 2b . Farrell 3b . Erskine ¢ . . Bentz p. Lee ss . Betz If . McNarnare cf . Bryngelson p . Miller rf Herman rf .............. cpococccoocoocom® [ Runs ‘by innings— Bemidjj ....2 101 Grand Rap’ds0 0 0 0 ‘women who mai’ry foreigners shall lose their Amerisan citizenship. Advocates of woman’s rights have strongly critized the law of 1907. American men who marry ~foreign women are not expatriated. There- fore, woman’s righters claim, there is no ‘equal treatment of American ‘women in this respect. The present homestead law is sim- ilar. It provides that if an American woman who has made entry for a homestead on the public lands marries an alien before making final proof of her- homestead she forfeits the land. The bill which ‘passed the House repeals this statute. DANCE FRIDAY EVENING.- Captain McLachlan ‘Announces Affair - for “Country Club.” Captain McLachlan this morning announced that there'will be a .dance at the “Country ‘Club” next Friday evening. All those who received in- vitations to the first dance are con- sidered as, membeérs of the club and they will be admitte d. The dances conducted at the “Country Club’” are lnot public. The “City of Bemidji” I'will ‘make regular trips to the out- 'let, where the pavilion is located. BRUCE McCLURE DEAD. Died Yesterday Following Four-Year Fight With Tuberculosis, Bruce McClure, 37, who has re- sided in Bemidji during the past three years, died at his home at Grand Forks Bay yesterday morning, death following a four-year fight with tuberculosis. - Mr. McClure. was born in Pennsylvania, moving to Minnesota with his parents when a youth. He was an expert saw filer and for some time represented the Atkins Saw company. Mr. McClure is survived by his wife, his mother and two sisters who _reside in St. Paul, a sister at Akeley, a brother in Portland, Oregon, and a brother, Grant, of this city. The body was taken to St. Paul last evening where the funeral will be held tomorrow, being accompanied by his wife, his brother Grant, and Miss Mary Jane Jordan. Mr. McClure had many friends and through his long illness he was always cheerful and confident of regaining his health. England has two women preachers who occupy pulpits regularly. /T Vacatlons Spoiled nght Off Th' Bat ; ,’Deficfive Page OH THAT \0UN& FELLER ST m‘m‘ Doc CANHT HIM RIGHT AFTER considered | ey . A T “Bully for Hearst!” Says Roosevelt When Told Attitude. ~of Publisher's POTATO PLAN NOW SHOWING RESULTS Bemidji. Township Farmers’ Club, With Others, Will Provide “Spuds” For Market by Car Loads. HELD BIG MEETING SATURDAY Thrilling Speeches Made by Jester, Rako, Bergh, _Hagen -and Karlsen— Seventy-two Persons Present. Potato buyers may well look to- ward Bemidji in making their 1914 purchases, for the farmers of this dis- trict, encouraged by the suggestions made last spring, have large crops of Carmen and Early Ohio spuds, whica are to be supplied to the market by the car load. This fact was made evident Satur- day when at the regular monthly meeting of the Bemidji Township Farmers’ club, held at the farm of E. C. Bergh, it was decided to takesthe matter up with the other clubs of the district and advertise, showing rhat the farmers have standardized «nd have only two kinds. Seventy-two at Meeting, It is probable that the meeting of the Bemidji farmers Saturday was the most successful ever held by any © 1914, by American Press Association. “Bully for Hearst!” said Colonel Roosevelt when informed that it is lkely that the millionaire publisher of a string of newspapers would sup- port the Progressive ticket in the fall. ‘While no definite announcement has come from the Hearst quarte:s, it is an open secret that none of the pub- lications has attacked Roosevelt or his policies, but has rather sided with | the colonel in his opposition to the Wilson ad::inistration. MACKENZIE VISITS CITY! Secretary of Northern Minnesota Isl Here—Is Editor of New Booster | Paper for This Section of State. DECEMBER MEET TO BE HUMMER Beaming over with .enthusiasm be- cause.of the reception given his first edition of the '‘Northern Minnesota Booster,” a monthly . publication, W. R. Mackenzie, of this city, the live- wire secretary of the Northern Min- nesota Development association, ar- rived in Bemidji yesterday from Min- neapolis. The first edition of the “Booster” appeared last week and is edited by Mr. Mackenzie. It is a publication to be used in aiding and furthering the state’s northern seetion and ad- vertising its many advantages and op. portunities, its soil, its climate, its accomplishments and its wonderful possibilties. The paper is supported by advertisements of land men and will be distributed throughout the en- tire United States. It is just another energetic effort, on the part of the association secretary, to bring the fact that northern Minnesota is to ibe considered in selecting farm lands, before the home seekers. Next December’s meeting of the development association, which is to be held at Brainerd, will be a hum- mer, according to Mr. Mackenzie, Al- ready plans for the meeting are be- ing formulated and every effort will be extended to make the convention even a greater success than those previously held. Mr. Mackenzie left this afternoon for his farm near Deer Lake. His wite and daughter, Miss Gladys Mac- ‘kenzie, are spending the summer here. Catch-Splendid String. C:'W. Brandborg, manager of the City Drug store, and his brother, Lloyd, returned to Bemidji this morning from Kelliher where they ‘of the Beltrami county clubs. {made by Al jwhose success as an onion grower, It was attcnded by seventy-two members of the organization, each one enthusias- tic and showing a progressive spirit which is causing this section of Min- nesota to be regarded as the near fu- ture’s greatest agricultural centre. Instructive speeches were made and jthe meeting was not only a success from a social standpoint, but was ad- vantageous in many other respects. Jester on Program. It was with much interest that the farmers listened to the suggestions H. Jester of this city, has resulted in his being widely known as the “Onion King.” Mr. Jester spoke on onion growing and culture. " The Elwell road law wag the sub- ject discussed by A. E. Rako, chair- man of the county board of commis- sioners. The official demonstratei that he understands: the plan- thor- oughly and explairied that the cost of establishment and maintenance of El- well highways is divided-as follows: The state pays fifty per cent, the county twenty-five per cent, and the property holders the remaining twen- ty-five per cent. Kill the Weeds. Dangers resulting from the growth of obnoxious weeds were told of by E. C. Bergh. He cautioned the farm- er that no delay should be taken in killing off the weed when it first ap- pears, for its damage increases rapid- ly and the cost of eradicating con- stantly grows. Dan Gray, one of the newest men- bers of the club, coming to the coun- ty only recently from Iowa, spoke on the feeding and care of hogs. Christ Hagen told of wind-breaks and Gust Karlsen outlined” the many uses to which concrete may ‘be put on the farms. A splendid served. The Fourth Meeting. The success of the meeting, which is the fourth held since the organiza- tion of the cluby is encouraging to the members and they are planning on a still larger affair on August 8, when Commissioner'A. E. Rako will be the host. ¥ picnic lunch was MRS. SENEFELD BOUND OVER. Grand Jury to Act on Charge—Out on $200 Bond. According to Judge Crowell’s de- cision in municipal court Saturday afternoon,” Mrs. Teresa Senefeld, of spent yesterday fishing speckled trout at Trout Brook. They caught ten trout, all splendid specimens of the much wanted fish, several- of which weighed two pounds. Trout Brook was stocked five years ago. England has a college where wo- men are taught bee keeping. BY nHOPh Park avenue, who was tried for maintaining her home as a public nuisance, will be bound over to the grand jury which meets next Sep- tember. While on the stand Mrs. Senefeld admitted that she had at- tempted to bribe Mayor McCuaig in- to dropping the case, offering to give him ten dollars. Graham M. Tor- ance, county attorney, represented- the state in the case, while Charles Scrutchin appeared for the defense. Bail was fixed at $200. CARNIVAL AT NYMORE. Begins Week's Engagement There Tomorrow Evening. Nymore is to have a carnival. It open® there tomorrow evening and will continue during the entire week. The entertainment features of the eight shows; a ferris wheel and a _merry-go-round. The company 1is Ihighly~ spoken of in places where it has shown and tlie management pre- 'scnts only high grade attractions. The merry-go-round is‘one of the . | most modern machines;