Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, September 25, 1914, Page 1

VOLUME 12, NO. 129. REPUBLICANS WANT LEE FOR GOVERNOR A. D. Day Replies to Albert Berg At- tack on Party Nominee and y Refers to Primary Vote. QUESTIONS BRAND OF LOYALTY Long Prairie Man Says Former Sec- retary of State is “Sore, But Won’t Admit It”—Respect for Majority ) In a recent issue of the Minnea- 4 polis Tribune a communication, penned by Albert Berg, formerly of Spooner, this county, was printed, which referred to William E. Lee, the Republican nominee for governor, as a “bolter,” and the following is in answer to the attack and written by A. D. Day, life-long Republican: ““To Minneapolis Morning Tribune, ““Minneapolis, Minn. “‘Gentlemen: “Under date of Sept. 23, I note you publish under the caption of “A Life Long Republican Calls Lee a ‘Bolter,”” a communication signed by Bro. Albert Berg, formerly of Warroad, Roseau county, this state. » Objects to Brand. ‘“Being myself a ‘“Life Long Re- publican” and having the acquain- tance of Bro. Albert Berg and also being a warm supporter of Wm. E. Lee for governor, I am constrained to offer a few words in answer to the above communication. It seem that Bro. Berg objects to the brand of Republican Mr. Lee is, after Albert has branded him. “In 1912, Bro. Berg, as well as my- self, belonged to that wing of the Republican party which was repre- sented in the election returns of the Republican vote in the state that year for president by a hopeless tq!_n- ority. I am willing to admit that I have a wholesome respect for the majority, whether it be for president of the United States, governor of this state, or for anything else. Wanted Lee. “In the primaries last June, the Republicans of this state, by an overwhelming majority ‘“branded” Wm. E. Lee as the kind of Republican " they wanted for governor. In oppo- sition to this vast majority and the representative thereof, Bro. Berg brands himself with the smut he would wish to place upon Wm. E. Lee, and therefore is not consistent nor worthy of one who believes in Tepresentative government. “I have before me the ‘Blue Book,’ the legislative manual of 1913. On page 486, I note that Eberhart car- ried the village of Long Prairie by - a strictly party vote in the election for governor, 1912. On the same page, I note that Todd county cast an overwhelming majority for Eber- hart for governor in the same elec- tion, and for your further informa- tion will say that the vote for gov- ernor in the primaries before this election Wm. E. Lee carried the county by a vote over Eberhart of three to one. (See pages 350 and 351, same manual.) Are Not Bolters. “On page 501, I note that Todd county gave Wm. H. Taft for pres- ident the largest vote proportionate- ly of any county in the state. The above facts, which are incontrover- tible, do not show that Wm. E. Lee or his friends in Long Prairie or Todd county are ‘Republican Bolters.” “Now, in 1912, Bro. Berg lived in Roseau county. On page 501 of the manual heretofore referred to, I find that there was cast for president in the November election of 1912 in Roseau county 278 votes for Taft and 859 for Roosevelt. I am asking my- self where Albert' Berg was during (Continued on Paze 8) SCOO would | %, State Priz ‘den to Complete Duta : a) S ~’,,r 10. Henry Wolfer, warden of the state prison, will retire from that position Oct. 10. He has resigned after many years of work at the Minne- sota prison, of which he has been a successful warden. Warden S. Reed, who has been at the prison some weeks, will then take charge of the institution. The retirement of Ward- en Wolfer will follow the gathering of the National Prison congress. The annual gathering of that organiza- tion will be in St. Paul on Oct. 3, and will last until the 8th of the month. WOULD AMEND GAME LAW Hunters of Bemidji Favor Plan to Open Bird Seasons on Same Day —Would Save Partridges. PRESENT OPENING T00 EARLY Considerable support is being given the movement to have the state law amended so as to open the season for all game birds on September 15, or some days later, by Bemidji hunters and other nimrods in this section of the state. They declare that a common opea- ing day for the small game would be the logical thing, as it would help to stop unlawful killing and give ad- ditional protection to the birds. The season for prairie chickens and ducks opens Sept. 7 and that for part- ridges Oct. 1. The chickens and partridges are easily mistaken for each other by the average hunter and the early opening of the chicken sea- son brings many men into the woods who could not otherwise be there but who, once the field, do not care what they kill so long as they aren’t caught. The consequence is that many partridges are killed unlaw- fully. The hunters state that Sept. 7 is too early for the chicken season open- ing. ' 'They point out that the cover is' much heavier than would be the case a couple of weeks later and that as prairie chickens are comparatively new to this section they should be better protected in order that they may increase rapidly. Except for local ducks, the duck hunting isn't !much good until October, or when the fall freeze-up starts the ducks on their long southward flight. Some favor having the big game season open later than Nov. 10 in order to increase the snow which makes the hunting better. Snow ‘‘deadens” the woods and makes tracking easy, adding to the chances of the hunter and lessening those of the deer. | PETERSON AGAIN IN BUSINESS Opens Confectionery: and Cigar Store On Third Street. J. Peterson, Jr., for many years the owner of a confectionery and cigar store on Third street, today opened an establishment of the same nature on Beltrami avenue, in the City hotel building.. Mr. Peterson will deal in cigars, tobacco, confec- tionery and news, and it is his inten- tion to carry a stock of high grade quality. Falch Visits Bemidji A. E. Falch, Placer County Republican, publish- ed at Auburn, California was a Be- midji visitor today, being enroute to Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, where he has been called on business mat- ters. Read the Want Ads. THE CUB REPORTER liability of } BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, FRIDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 85, 1914. That Judge Erred in Charge to Jury In Pogue Case. TO BE TRIED FOR FOURTH TIME For the fourth time the case of J. P. Pogue, former mayor of Be- midji, and for many years in the liv- ery business here, against the Great Northern Railway company, will be tried at the next term of- court in this county, the state supreme court this morning having filed a decision in which it orders the case back to the district court.for another trial. Judge Marshall A. Spooner, of this city, who appeared before the su-|. preme court last week in' behalf of Mr. Pogue, was this morning notified of the decision. Alexander L. Janes, formerly assistant -attorney general, handled the railway’s case when it was submitted to the supreme court. Attorney T. C. Bailey for the de- fense and Attorney John Gibbons for the plaintiff, were also connected with the case. The case is the outgrowth of“an attempt by Mr. Pogue to collect from the railway company for damages done to an automobile struck by a locomotive at a Wilton crossing. It has been -tried in distrist court three times, once being thrown out by the presiding judge and on another oc- casion being withdrawn, while the last time Pogue was awarded a $3,- 500 verdict. In the decision rendered this morn- ing the state’s highest tribunal says that errors by the presiding judge in his charge to the jury necessitates a new trial. ) CONFERENCE TO BEGIN Speakers and Delegates to Charities and Correction Meeting Reach Be- midji—Starts Tomorrow Night. $7,000- DISPFLAY OPEN TO PUIBIJC’ Officers of the Charities and Cor- rection and State County Commis- sioners conference which begins in Bemidji tomorrow evening, are con- fident that the four-day session will be one of the most successful ever held. Already several speakers and delegates have reached the city and every incoming train brings addi- tional visitors. The display of the.bonrd of con- trol is being attractively arranged in the Athletic club hall. This ex- hibit is the same one which created much interest at the state fair two weeks ago, and is valued at $7,000. It is open to the public free of charge. It is expected that every county in the state will be represented at the meeting. Among the speakers and visitors will be men and women of prominence, including judges, state officials and charity workers. The local committee has practic- ally completed all plans for the meeting and everything possible will be done to provide entertainment for the delegates while here. All meetings will be held at the City hall. Radi-Eickstadt. Miss Freda Eickstadt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Eickstadt, and Ed proprietor of the Radi of Crookston, were married ati the Presbyterian manse yesterday ai- ternoon at 2 o’clock. Rev. S. E. P. ‘White officiated. Miss Margaret Eick- stadt, a sister cf the bride, was bridesmaid, and the bridegroom was attended by Otto Schmunk of Crooks- ton. Mr. and Mrs. Radi will make their home in Crooksten. The Local Color Is Located State’. mghe::;b@ /Decidu‘@ BE lN Members at Enthusiastio Mesting 7 m s (| OWERCOURTISREVERSEDATHELETIC CLUB TO0 | CORPORATED Held Last Evening Take Such Ac- tion—Strong Financial Footing. BOARD OF CONTROL DIRECTORS Plan is to Re-rent Armory and to Bet- ter Equip Gymnasium and Make Club Rooms More Attractive. At an enthusiastic meeting of the Bemidji Athletic club held in the rooms of the .Commercial club. last evening, it was decided to-incorpor- ate as a social organization, and the board. of control, which is to be the first board of directors, was instruct- ed to prepare-the-articles of incor- poration and by-laws- at once that v.i‘ey may be submitted for club approval -at a meeting which will be held next Friday evening. ' The board of directors will-be R. B. Lycan, E. H. Denu, M. J. Brown, T. C. Bailey and 8. T. Stewart. Means Much to Club. Never since the formation of the club more than a year ago, has as much interest been shown as at this meeting. Every member was in fa- for of continuing the club and an effort to place it upon a strong finan- cial footing was successful. A large number volunteered to pay dues one year in advance in order that back bulls amounting to a little more than $100 might be paid and to place a working ful}d in the treasury. To Re-rent Armory. It is probable that -the Armory, which has been used by the Athletic club as a gymnasium and club rooms, It is the intention to add considera- ble material to the gym equipmeilt and to ‘make the club rooms much ‘more attractive’ than has been the ;case heretofore. > ‘Ond*of the encouraging points at ‘the meeting last evening was_the presence of a large number of busi- ness men. They assisted in the tbusiness of the evening' and demon- Istrated that they are willing to as- :sist in making the organization a success and to take an interest in it. Members to Pay Dues. There rre now a large number of memb who are back one or more three-month periods in their dues and a caripaign is to be made where- by these delinquents will be asked to pay up and to re-enlist their interest in the advancement of the club’s wel- fare. Football Schedule Arranged. Beginning next week, just, as soon as the arc lights are placed for even- ing practice, the football eleven will resume practice in preparation for the .schedule which is now being ar- ranged. Games will be played with the Duluth Adams, Superior Bad- gers, Hibbing Brainerd, Grand Rap- ids and possibly some Minneapolis or St. Paul team. The first game will be played about the middle of October, as soon as the other teams have fully organized. 2 i Basketball a Winner. ] There is every indication that the | basketball season will be even more {successful than that of last year, and Manager Malone is already at work jon a schedule. Gemmell Here Yesterday. W. H. Gemmell, general manager of the Minnesota & International railroad, was in Bemidji last even- ing, being accompanied by several Brainerd and Duluth business men. The trip was made in Mr. Gemmell’s private car. s this evening. The is given under the auspices of the Athletic club and is the first of a ser- ies of social functions and concerts to be given by the organization during will be re-rented-and much improved.] GEflERAL VILLA. His Break With Carranza Endangers Mexican Peace. @ Mutua) Film Corporatinn CONCERT THIS EVENING Troubadour Orchestral Troupe To Entertain at : City - Hall—Under Auspices of Athletic Club.® TO PLAY FOR DANCE LATER With many tickets sold it is ex- pected that there wil be a large at- tendance at the Troubadour concert which will be given at'the city hall entertainment the winter. The Troubadour orchestra is one of the most prominent troupes of its kind, and is accompanied by Miss Pancost, a reader of ability. A dance, .the .,muslc‘to be provided by the Troubadours, will follow the con- cert. Tonights Program 1. March—Selected. Orchestra. 2. “Poet and Peasant”—Overture ................. . Suppe Orchestra. 3. Impersonation—‘Mrs. Harrigan Borrows a Pie” ............ Miss Ruth Pancost. 4. Sextette from “Lucia’”.Donizetti Orchestra. 5. Solo—‘My Old Kentucky Home” |with variations) Edward Beyer 6. Reading—*“Sally Ann’s Experi- ence” .. . .Elizabeth C. Hall Miss Pancost. 7. Solo—*The Last Rose of Sum- L2 i ans &aBlons O .B. Dussek 8. Violin Solo—*“No. 5, Hungarian Dance” ... ...John Brahms Michael Briglia. 9. Reading—'The Messenger” Miss Pancost. 10. “Eureka Overture”..E. Baettger Orchestra. INDIAN AGENT HERE Has Nothing to Say Concerning En-' forcement of “Lid.” J. P. Brandt, of Minneapolis, Indian agent, well known in Be- midji because of his frequent visits here, is in the city. Brandt works under the supervision of H. A. Lar- son, chief special officer. Mr. Brandt had nothing to say when questioned as to probable action by the gov- ernment in connection with the en- forcement of the provisions of the 1855 treaty. “ead thc Pioneer want ads, Bv "HOP’ Hng. i nr! CENTS PER MONTH . : GERMANS MAKE DESPERATE EFFORT T0 RESIST ALLIES American Press.) Paris, Sept. 25.—According to in- capital this morning, the Germans are continuing their desperate ' re- sistance against the advance of the allies in the north. This advance east of Amiens and then upon Peron= ne, twenty miles north of Roye. Petrograd, Sept. 25.—An official announcement from Grand Duke Nicholas says: Russian troops have taken fortified emies’ artillery. < London, Sept. 25.—The thirteenth the northeast of Paris, Franco-British and German- armies still fighting desperately,” with Ger- mans fiercely resisting the gradual advance ‘of. allies on ~ General* Von sition ' approximately sixty - miles north of Paris. London, ‘Sept. 25.—Further -sue- cesses of the armies of the allies, which are attempting to turn the Ger. man right wing, are announced ln‘ot- ficial statements issued at Paris. It is tated that the allies’ western wing has advanced considerably and Pe- ronne has been occupied after a des- perate resistance. i, The turnilg movement of the Fran. co-Brm!&: “forces, directed against Galieral “von' Kluck in ah effort to en- velop his army, appears, from unoffi. clal dispatches, to have met added re- sistance from strong German rein. forcements. & NOT TO WITHDRAW FORCES Washington, Sept. 25.—Secretary Garrison today ~ordered ‘Brigadier General Funston, commanding# the American forces at Vera Cruz, ot to withdraw them during the next ten days. PLAY AKELEY TOMORROW. Strong High School Eleven to Meet 0ld Foe on Gridiron. Edwin Simons, manager of the Be- arranged séveral games, the first to be played at Akeley tomorrow when the high school.of that place will he encountered on the gridiron. Akeloy is one of the best football towns in this section and as it has never had a football team capable of defeating Bemidji, an effort will be made to éo so tomorrow. Coach Bestul has his team in mid-season form and a high score should be the result of tomor- row’s game. The men who will likely start the game are Simons, Slater, Swisher, Olson, Elletson, George Graham, Captain Graham, Camerson, Tanner, Johnson and Bailey. A number of rooters and members of the faculty will accom- pany the team. NEWTON HOME DAMAGED. Over-heated Air-tight Stove Caused Fire Last Night. Fire at 10:45 last evening caused much damage to the house and fur- niture of Thomas Newton at 615 Fifth street last evening. The flames were caused, it is believed, by the over-heating of an air-tight stove. Mr. Newton started a fire in the stove earlier in the evening and had gone to the home of his parents where his family was visiting. When he returned he found the house on ° fire. The sitting and dinéng rooms were damaged to a large extent by fire and water. The loss is partially covered by insurance. The fire de- partment saved a Iarge loss by a quick response to the alarm. Brainerd Has 10,127. According to statistics in the latest Cuyuna range directory,” Brainerd has a population .of 10,127; Crosby, 1,842; Deerwood, -807; Ironton, 600; Suyuna, 410, and Riverton, 227. “ H. G Mlils of Brainerd, was the guest ‘of Bemidji trfex_nh last even~ formation which reached the French . was first at Roye, twenty-six miles “On the southwest ' positions at Czyschky and Foulstyn, - and have also. taken all of the -en- day of the great battle of Aisne to. finds the * Kluck's'flank. The French army is ° entrenched in a position between the river Somme and River Oise, in a po- . midji high school football téam, has