Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, September 15, 1914, Page 1

W. E. LEE DEFINES COMPAIGN ISSUES Pledges Business Man’s Administra- tion of Efficiency Without Extrav- agance—Urges County Option. EFFICIENCY BOARD IS PRAISED Would Banish Brewery Control and Declares for Lower Tax, Home Rule and Public Utilities. Marshall, Minn,, September 14th.— Wm. E. Lee, Republican candidate for Governor delivered his key-note speech in this city tonight. More than two thousand enthusiastic followers of the candidate packed the local auditorium to the last seat and hundreds remained standing that they might hear Mr. Lee discuss the issues of the campaign and define the principles upon which he stood. The address was along constructive lines and every sentence a. part of a story that told of a better governed, a more opulent and a more progressive Minnesota. Mr. Lee came out square- 1y and unequivocaily for the passage of a county option bill and the end of brewery control in the state. In prom- ising a business administration the candidate endorsed the work of the efliciency commission, declaring that parsimony was undesirable and that extravagance must end. Mr. Lee pledged himself to work for a lower tax rate; home rule of public utilities; conservation of the State’s natural re- sources, good roads and small town de- velopment. He praised the State’s school system, declared for free and open markets and the rigid enforces ment of the State’s law. Mr. Lee said: In this, my opening speech in this campaign, I can say little that is new. The issues are clear and definite, and my position upon them is well known. The issues enunciated by me nearly three years ago are the issues today, ( and will be the issues upon which the result of this campaign must be deter- mined. There are numerous matters of im. portance which need attention, but which of themselves will make but small advance unless settled in con- junction with other and greater prob- lems. Three momentous questions are demanding solution, They are:- (1) The reorganization of the admin- Istrative departments of the state gov- ernment along modern business. lines B0 as to sccure efficiency without ex- travagance. (2) Securing to the people their in- herent right to determine the laws un- der which they prefer to live, and pro- viding the machinery to enable them to do so. (3) Protecting the people and the law making body from the demoraliz- ing effect of the “brewery in politics,” to the end that men and measures may be connidered upon their merits. Endorses Efficiency Commission. My declaration in 1912 that Minne- sota had a complicated and antiquated governmental organization and that there was imperative need of a com- plete gverhauling and reorganization of the administrative machinery of the state government, at first discredited, was developed to a point where public opinion demanded some action; and as e result, & Commission was created which has taken up the whole ques- tion of recrganization. Its preliminary report shows beyond any question that my contention was right and the alarm was sounded none too soon. The high personnel of this Commis- sion commands respect for its work. They have been and are working dili- gently on the problem, and will pre- pare bills providing for a complete re- organizaticn of the administrative de- partments of our state government, which bills will be among the most im- portant measures to come before the next legislature. In its preliminary re- port the Commission recommends a consolidation and unification of the now unrelated boards and administra- tive offices under responsibleé depart- ments that will be related to each other and can efficiently and economic- ally carry on the business affairs of our state. The budget and an effective civil service system are also included. All this is in accord with what I have advocated for years, and I shall urge Its adoption by the legislature. Business Administration Needed. What the condition of Minnesota needs and the people of the state de- mand, is reforms without frills and gov- ernment without red tape—just a plain business organization such as you will find in any successful private under- taking. I will ask no man to work harder nor longer hours than I do my- self, but I will guarantee there will be no one on the payroll who is not earn- Ing his salary. One of the sources that has contrib- uted to the pernicious system of legis- lative trading and log rolling is the multitude of lobbyists who swarm about the state capitol during every session of the legislature. It will be my purpose to put forth every effort to assist the legislature of ridding it~ self of this incumbrance. Parsimony Undesirable. Economy must come chiefly by care- ful consideration of appropriaton re- auests, and I shall urge the legislature that the general appropriation bills be rerorted out of the committee earl; in the session, so that they may stand on “general orders” long enough to enable the public, as well as every member of the legislsture. to wecome (Continued on last page.) Let a want ad help you. Military Governor of Paris Says Danger of Siege Is Past. Emphatically declaring that all dan- ger of a siege is now past, General Gallieni, military governor of Paris, notified Minister of War Millerand that the capital can be returned to Paris at any time. An official decree the near future. Meanwhile General Gallieni is send- ing the majority of his army of the defense of Paris, 500,000 men, to rein- force the French forces now fighting desperately to drive the Germans back across the eastern frontier. COUNTRY VISITS T0 BEGIN Renew Plan of Year Ago in Hold- ‘ing Evening Farmers’ Meetings. MANY DATES ALREADY FILLED So great is the demand for lecture visits of Bemidji high school instruct- ors to the yarious farming communi- ties of this section of Beltrami coun- ty, that Bueford M. Gile, agricul- turist, already has his schedule for the year practically complete. It will be the plan to hold at least two evening meetings each week, fol- lowing identically the plan which has proved of such success during the past year. These meetings are held for the benefit of the farmers and gives them advantage of advice and suggestions along practical lines as offered by the high school faculty members. The meetings are always well attend- ed and are usually of social interest. The instructors who will take part this year are W. P. Dyer, superintendent of the Bemidji pub- lic schools; Agriculturist Gile; A. D. Bailey, instructor of manual train- ing, and Miss Agnes.Holland, super- visor of the domestic classes. The first meeting will be held Tuesday, September 22, at the Frohn school house, in district No. 8. On Thursday, September 24, a meeting will be held in the Farmers’ club rooms in Lammers township. ACE WILLEY RETURNS £tar of 1913 Athletic Club Eleven to Again Don Moleskins This Fall Prospects for a championship Athletic club foothall eleven this sea- son were brightened this morning with the return of Ace Willey from his home in Wisconsin. Last year he was one of the most consistent ground gainers of the maroon and grey, and his brilliant carrying of the ball and defensive play made him one of the most valuable members on the squad. Willey has always kept up his membership in the Athletic club. When she graduates from the state university of California, Miss Yarlock Lowe expects to go back to China and practice law. regarding the transfer is looked for in|foT hospital assistants. Members of High School Faculty to| | progress of Bemid. i{TEAM PLAY MOST NEEDED Bringing of Various Departments of State Government Together is Ef- fort of Efficiency Commission, CONTROL BOARD HAS TROUBLES (By J. S. Pardee.) St. Paul, September 15.—(Special to the Pioneer.)—The board of con- trol is having many troubles. It would be pleasant to think that that could be prevented by the efficiency commission’s plan, but that is too much to hope. The department that takes care of ten thousand - people —nearly all of them somewhat wrong or twisted—will always have troubles. The board of control uses its best judgment—the judgment of three good ‘men. The department of pub- lic welfare, if the legislature so or- dains, will exercise the best judg- ment of the ablest director who can. be found and two capable assistants. There have been undoubtedly errors of judgment under the board of con- trol; there will be undoubtedly er- rors of judgment in the department of public welfare. The board of con- trol has found it impossible to en- gage invariably angles and cherubim The depart- ment of public welfare will find the labor market no better supplied with heavenly beings for disagree- able duties in subordinate and pooriy paid possitions. ‘What we hope to gain will be that advantage in executive conduct which is found in a single executive as compared with a triumvirate. We may expect to gain better co-opera- tion between departments. We ex- pect that the state will be in ail parts so much better financed that the needs of every part can be better cared for than now. If it is true that the employees of the board of control are insufficiently paid, that fault should be overcome under the budget_system. Members of the board of control agree that they could obtain better service in many places if they could pay the subor- dinates better. svages. -And . nok.a few of the troubles that have appear-| ed in the institutions have been.due to the incompetency of thé subor- dinate help. Obviously a closer co-operation be- tween the departments is possible and could be beneficial. Obviously is more likely to be obtaifled under the efficiency commission’s plan. With all the good intent in the world, the board of control has look- ed upon itself as something apart from the administration. That is true of many of the departments and when they are all brought together in one administration better team play will develop almost as a mat- ter of course. THINKS GROWTH WONDERFUL Chester Snow, One of City’s First Residents, Returns for Visit. Chester Snow, who seventeen years ago came to Bemidji, residing here until 1909, when he moved to Littell, Washington, together with his family, is now visiting here. Mr. Snow, who is still an extensive Be- midji property holder, is engaged in the lumber business in the west. “I am still much interested in the ,”” said Mr. Snow. “I was one of the first residents of the city and have watched it advance With pride. It has been four years since I last visited Bemidji and it was with surprise and genuine pleas- ure that I observed the many im- provements when I stepped from the train yesterday. Bemidji as I first saw it, and Bemidji today aré an ex- ample of what progressive, ambitious and energetic efforts: will do for a community.” James L. George, county auditor, has issued 92 small game licenses since. the opening of the hunting season. It is not necessary to se- cure a license when one is hunting in his home county. Springfleld, = Spmsl to - i fifty are dead jured early when & St. Francisco g crashed ' througk _ near Lebanon. & iis. and San ger. train @& _ bridge Foot, Farmers’ Kori ?ony and Au- tomobile Races to'fie Held—Foot- " ball Game l‘mlny Afternoon. Let's go! Tomorrow: is th never have indicatinns pointed to a more compléte or sycéesstul exposi- tion.. Farmers: and. business men alike are: taking infé¥est in the fair and it is’expected hp the exhibits to be: placed on dikplay will be of better quality and hn-ger than ever, before. Entry Day 'lomomw. The first day of ‘the fair will be taken up almost ejtirely with the listing of entries, and while no ad- mission charge willibe made during | the morning, there is a possibility that a small entrance’fee will be as- sessed in the aftermoop, at which time several of the feature acts will {be presented. State Exhibit Here, Charles Schroeder, ;; x;gqrctnry of. the association, and one of-the men who was largely responsible for the success of the’Beltrami county booth in taking second place at the Min- nesota Exposition of last week, an- nounced this afternoon that the Ham- line exhibit which won such distinc- tion, has arrived and will be at- tractively arranged at the county fair. Hall to Be: Filled. There is little doubt but what the large, new and modern Agricultural hall at the fair grounds will be. com- pletely filled with exhibits of va- rious kinds. -School exhibits from all parts of the county. have already beén received. Thursday Farmers’ Day. Thursday will be!“Farmers’ Day" at the fair. An interesting pro- gram has been arranged, which will include foot races of all kinds, pony races, a farmers’ horse race and an Australian pursuit Tace. The Sav- ages, who already have arrived in Bemidji, will provide high wire and ‘trapeze thrillers onj all three days, as will Mathews, the revolving globe artist. Football Game Friday. On Friday the chief feature of en- tertainment will be a football game between the Bemidji high school eleven and that of the Athletic club. This' contest will’ be for the, cham- pionship of the ¢ity and county, and perhaps will settle the gridiron title of northern Minnesota, as both teams have excellent opportunities to win the championship ir their respective classes this season. In tomorrow’s issne of the Pioneer a complete program Wwill be printed. Judging will not begin until Thursday morning and such agricul- tural and livestock experts as C. D. Brown.and A. J.- McGuire will be in charge. Need any neip? :Try a want ad. SCOOP rErorter - REPORTER MW% GOV SOME INSIDE DOPE. THAT WILL SC00P THE WORLD ON E4IS WAR - 1'.\0121 \?RRRAPEQMTB HavE fl:rc‘_x‘-\SLED ST LS US| Selist: s, Part gt non, William Shannon; S. E. Her- locker, Clarence Shannon, E. L. iterm begins Oct. 6. Exaellent Menu Armgefi‘by Men of Methodist Church. for Benefit Spread Friday Night. COMPETENT FORCE OF WAITERS Arrangements have been completed by the men of the Methodist church for a chicken dinner Friday evening, September 18, from 5 to 8 o’clock, in the basement of the church, the pro- ceeds to be placed in the church building fund. “The purchasing committee, of ‘| which A. T. Carlson is chairman, has secured about fifty fine young chick- ens, all big, fat and juicy, which will be cut up and served in up-to-the- minute style, together with other good things to eat. The menu is as follows: - Dinner. Celery en Branch 2 Queen Olives Assorted Pickles Fried Young Chicken 5 Brown Gravy Mashed Potatoes Cabbage Salad Cranberry Sauce Home Made Rolls Asst. Jelly Bemidji Brand Better Butter Nut Bread ‘White Bread Custard Pie Apple Pie Pumpkin Pie Cheese Coftee Buttermilk A force of waiters, competent in every respect, has been engaged and according to the head waiter board, ‘which is comprised of W. P. Dyer, W. Z. Robinson and Dr. A. V. Garlock, every detail as to service will be car- ried out with precision. _ The arrangements are in charge of Dr. E. A. Shannon, E. C. Stiles, Rev. Charles Gilman and G. D. Backus. These men will look after the kit- chen and dining room. Plans to feed from 250 to 400 are being made. The waiters are as follows: Serv- |ice - waiters—Dr. E. H. Smith, Dr. G. M. Palmer, R. C. Hayner, C. L. Isted, G. D. Backus, John Richards, J. W. Naugle, A. L. Molander, R. H. Schumaker, R. .H. Munsey, Oscar Manaugh, A. Ritchie, C. N. Shan- Guenther, Mr. Heib, F. Head, Carl Jacobson, A. E. Fier, H. B. Brookins, Bueford M. Gile, R. L. Given, Julius Bestul, Andrew Larson, William Mec- 'Cuaig, Albert Worth, A. Fallon, E. Evans, A. Newton, E. F. Stevens, H. Evans, George Strickland, William Schmidt, C. 8. Vincent, H. R. Jones, Merrill Flesher, E. C. McGregor, A. B. Palmer, H. A. Whitney, E. Ander- son, A. Anderson, 8. A. Cutter, E. R. Jahr, Call England, Mr. Schadegg and Mr. Harding. Treasurer, A.'G. Wedge; announcer, C. J. Woodman- see. WILL ARGUE POGUE CASE. Judge Spooner to Appear Before State Supreme Court Tomorrow. After several years of litigation the case of J. P. Pogue against the Great Northern may be brought to a conclusion when the state supreme court renders its decision following the arguments which are to be sub- mitted tomorrow on the appeal of the railroad company. The case, which is the outgrowth of a’ loco- motive demolishing an’ automobile owned by Pogue, at Wilton, has been tried in district court three times, the last jury returning a verdict of $3,600 in favor of the plaintiff, Mr. Pogue. It is this verdict that the railroad company is appealing from. Judge Marshall A. ‘Spooner of this city, who with John Gibbons, has had charge of the case, will appear before the supreme court in behalf of Mr. Pogue tomorrow. In order to clear the April calendar of all cases before beginning the October term, the supreme court yesterday decided to sit continuously for two weeks. Thirty cases remain. The October The court yes- terday heard the appeal in the di- vorce suit of John F. Fitzpatrick against Cora Fitzpatrick, from Ram- A Brand New Army ln The War TS TH'BEST B STORY EVER WRITTEN - (T MAKES R.DAVIS HARDING AN’ THAT BUNH LOOK SicK—aLLT NEED NOW IS TH' CENSORS "Defective Page German Governor Attempts to Make Peace With Belgium. Photo by American Press Association The Paris Figaro asserts that Ger- many is making overtures to Belgium for an agreement whereby in return for certain concessions the war be- tween Belgium and Germany can be ended, but that her suggestions have been brusquely rejected. The Figaro says “General von der Goltz, who was named by the kaiser as the military. governor of Belgium after Germany announced the annex- ation of the captured territory, has been in Antwerp. He went there, it is stated, under a safe- conduct and presented a definite proposal, the na- ture of which was withheld. COLONY IN FRUIT BUSINESS Dr. Taylor On Return to His Old Home in Grand Forks Tells of Plums Grown at Lavinia. “ES@@HSE g:gnmm ARCADIA” That summer residénts of Lake Be-~ midji are beginning to take advan- tage of Beltrami county’s agricul- tural opportunities, is evidenced in an article published in this morn- ing’s edition of the Grand Forks Herald: Members of the Grand Forks col- ony on the shores of Lake Bemidji are not only enjoying life to the fuil, but they have established a modern Arcagdia there, offering every induce- ment to these who enjoy gardening and fruit growing. Near Lavinia, several have set out grape vines, plum trees, and many varieties of smaller fruits, such as currants, raspberries and a few strawberries. = Samples of plums and grapes grown on the lake shore place of M. Chandler, were exhibited by Dr. Taylor yesterday, and many were surprised at the size and perfection of the fruit. Dr. Taylor, one of the most en- thusiastic of the colony members, states that’ the potato crop as well as that of roots, such as beets, car- rots and onions has been a bumper one and the quality unexcelled. Recently two carloads of carrots from near Lavinia were shipped to a Winnipeg dealer and the quality ‘was such as to bring a hurried re- peat order, once the roots had reach- ed the Canadian city and been exam- ined. The soil is a sandy loam, many thought barren and worthless, and the bumper crops raised there were at first as much of a surprise to those who tried the experiment as to others who saw the results obtained. sey county. The district court did not allow Mrs. Fitzpatrick’s cross bill but allowed her $50,000 alimony. This case was tried before Judge C. W. Stanton. Read the Want Ads. By "HOP” ¥ GEE-HE CUT EVERY STRING QLT BUT TH' NEWS WILL BE. AFTER \TS ALL 14,000 GERMANS CAPTURED BY ALLIED FORCES (American Press.) London, Sept. 15.—Central News dispatch from Dieppe says: It is reported there that 14,000 members of General Von Kluckh’s army, with the general and his staff, have been -surrounded and captured in northern .| France. The war office says that it has no information tending to con- firm report in any way. Berlin, via Copenhagen, Sept. 15. —It has been officially announced here that the small cruiser Hela was sunk by a torpedo from a hostile submarine. Most of the crew was saved. Petrograd war office an- nounces that the Russians are again assuming the offensive in East Prus- sia. First line of troops withdrawn from Austria and sent to aid General Rennenkampe in Prussia. Berlin, Sept. 15.—It was officially announced today that General Von Hinderberg telegraphed Emperor William that the Russian army of Vilna had been completely defeated by the Germans. The Russian cas- ualties were heavy. Chimo, Sept. 15.—Spang Tung, a provinece in China. The first encoun- ter between German and Japanese forces on land occurred this morning when there were a number of sharp skirmishes between patrols contest- ing the forces at a point close “to Chimo. London, Sept. 15—The first stage of the battle of the Marne, which from the numbers of fighting men en- gaged, the long line of battle and the terrific slaughter, is described as “the battle of the ages,” appears to have been won by the Fernch and British armies, but the main German army still is intact. The supreme clash is to come. The present week may see even more desperate encoun- ters than any which have taken place. Metz, the capital of Lorraine, and the chain of forts thence to Dieden- hoft, seventeen niiles north on the Moselle river, form a strong pivot for the German left, while the river courses and dense forests on the fron- tier, with various strategic roads, give the German army of invasion, now in retreat, a splendid opportunity for defensive action, should the al- lies’ pursuit extend to the frontier. In Paris it is officially announced that the Germans still are retiring everywhere and that they are aban- doning all the positions which they erected to cover a possible retreat. Allies Forward Everywhere. “Incontestible,” is the adjective used by General Joffre, commander-in-chief of the French forces, in describing the victory claimed by the allies along the western battle front. The latest official communication from Paris indi- cates the allies’ advance is continu- ing all along the line, with their left wing now across the River Aisne. Little news, and that of the vaguest gort, filters through from Germany regarding the operation in France and Belglum, thougli it is evident from the tone of Berlin official statements that the people are being warned not to be too optimistic, as certain reverses may be expected. The latest actual battle news in Berlin describes a sortie from Paris on Sept. 6, which, it is stated, has been repulsed. Military observers foresee all kinds of perplexing possibilities in the event of Germans regaining the positions they held before they started the rush of 1,500,000 men on Paris, par- ticularly should they succeed in tak- ing back any large portion of their losses. Attack or Salvation Move. The London Daily Chronicle’s mili- tary expert ¥ys the German general staff’s plan of campaign involves the evacuation of the northwest of France and Belgium and a concentration east- ward, either for a rsbound against the allies or to save the empire jtself, ag events may dictate, NO QUORUM AT MEETING. For the first time in more than a year the council failed to meet last evening in regular sessfon because of no quorum. Those present at the meeting hour were Aldermen Bailey, Lahr and Miller. Aldermen Murphy, Foucault, Bisiar, Ditty, Moberg and Smart were absent, all being out of the city. There was little business of importance to be acted upon other than the usual number of bills. Will Reside in Bemidji. Charles Schroeder’ has practically completed the moving of his house- hold furniture from his farm a few miles from Bemidji, to .a residence on Minnesota avenue, where the fam- ily will reside during the winter. Loren Coyle, for eighteen years a resident of this county, will have e charge of |