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- making Wednesday, VOLUME 12; NO. 132. URGE ANNUAL ISSUE OF STATE REPORTI(F Efficiency comm:uion Sees Need of Keeping General Information Concerning Departments: IS OBTAINABLE UP TO 1812 Summaries Now Made After Things Have About Been Forgotten —Could Be Overdone. (By J. 8. Pardee.) St. Paul, Sept. 29.—(Special to the Ploneer.) —A state is not a daily newspaper. State reports doesn’t cover everything that happens up to the moment of going to press and it is not to be expected that they should. But the state could speed up a lit- tle in that particular without break- ing anything. This is 1914. If you want to know anything about the state of Minnesota you can without much! trouble get reports up to July 31, 1912. You can find out without much difficulty how the state state stood up to a little more than two years ago. Expenditures Up to 1913. By a good deal of running back and forth you can find out the con- dition of the finances and the tale of receipts and expenditures up to July 31, 1913, a little more than a year ago. Most of the figures that will appear in the biennial reports have been compiled, perhaps all of them. And the officials are always cour- teous. As for last year, what it cost to run the state, how much money was recelved from various sources and how much was spent for various pur- poses, the information is now being compiled, figures are being received. That is about as prompt as may be expected. Ralilroad statements are coming out now for the year that ended last July. Two sorts of re- ports are a good deal alike. The state and the railroads assemble their fig- ures from a large number of sources and offices. If three to five months is fair time in which to get up a rail- road’s annual statement, it is fair time for the state. 3 Nothing in.General. ‘The amount of cagh on hand ought to be known every day, and the treas- urer’s books show it. The amount to the credit of any appropriation ought to show at any time, and the audi- tor’s accounts show it. The board of control and the university keep complete information from day to day. But the general condition of the state, nobody knows very much except once in two years when the biennial reports are published. That could be improved upon. At least once a year the state ought to know all about its general standing. It does not now and it would be tre- mendously difficult for anyone to find out. It should be easy. Stop to Blow Whistle. Of course that could be overdone. System has been made a fetich in some shops till it almost takes more time to make up the report than It does to do the job. It gets to be like the steamboat on the Sangamon | river in Lincoln’s story that had to stop every time it blew the whistle. There is reason in all things. There is good reason for having at least once a year a general statement com- piled showing what the state is do- ing In its several departments and what it all costs. The efficiency com- mission will recommend such a series of summaries. Most of our reports now are made about a year after the things they tell about have been forgotten. 300,000 STUDENTS TO AID. Have Been Enlisted in Amendment No. 9 Forestry Campaign. Three hundred thousand school children in Minnesota are to be en- listed in the compaign for Amend- ment No. 9, the state forestry amend- ment to the constitution, which will be voted on Nov. 3. A proclamation signed by Governor A. O. Hberhart and C. G. Schulz, superintendent of education, was fssued yesterday, October 28, ‘“State Forests Day” in the public schools. The amendment provides that state lands better fitted for tree growing than for agriculture may be set aside as state forests, and this has a bearing on the state school fund, from which the common schools of Minnesota are largely supported, On this ground the help of the schools has been enlisted by those campaign- ing for the amendment. Appropri- ate exercises are to be held in every school room, posters are to be dis-; tributed, and every pupil is to write to his father, urging him to remem- ber Amendment No. 9 on election day. New York city has over 20,000 wo- men bowlers. A want:ad will sell 1t for you. LARSON AGAIN PRESIDENT Lac qui NEW LEGISLATION IS DISCUSSED Lac qui Parle county, was yesterday afternoon for the eighth time elected as president of the State County Com- missioners- association, while Swanson of Nicollet county was se- lected as secretary and treasurer. The election took place during & sha business session which was held at’ ‘Walker yesterday. there being fifty-six in attendance at the convention, met at the house. amendments, road construction and the proper mode for assessing were discussed. changed ideas and opinions and many suggestions from which the county officials will profit were offered. cided to hold the 1915 Conference of Charities and Correction at New Ulm. Other cities who had extended invi- tations were Hibbing, Virginia, Still- water, Sauk Centre, Owatonna and Rochester. Merchandise Valued at $200 Stolen morning of a robbery which place at Nymore sometime during last night when the A. O. Akre store was broken into and merchandise 1o the extent of officials are at work on the case and arrests are expected soon. KMD E'B DEATH ll DUE, BAYS SEERESS. Paris, Eep!. 29.—The famous Paris pmpheteu, Mme. de Thebes, added enormously to her-reputation by the pre tions in her almanac pub! ed in January that a European war. would break about the middle of the year;. that the pope would die soon after hos tilities had begun and that the Germans would get near Parfg without takingit. This natdral- ly warrants the tremendous interest which Paris is giving to her subsequent prophesies that the German emperor will be killed Sept. 29; that -the French will enter Germany Oct. 29, and that the war will end Nov. 7, CONFERENCE PROGRAM . FOR THIS EVENING. iru‘-‘fi‘n-m Officer Hus- band of Amerioan Helress. =3 The Need and Advnnu%es of a State Reformatory for ‘Women—Mrs. Emma O'Sulli- . van, Superintendent, Reform- atory for Women, Toronto. “Discussion—Mrs. P. L. De- Voist, St. Paul; Mrs. George 0. Weich, Fergus Falls. Social Conditions and Rural 3 Schools—Miss Mibel Carney, % Supervisor of Training Teach- X ers, Dept. of Education. * x x t‘k*t*tt**’“* Discussion—Frank J. Brfi- mo, Minneapolis. IO R B 35 S 0, Sk i S e ++++++++++++++++-fi++++++++,+ l"l'*"'-l'-l'-l-++++fl-+ *7""**""*’\*“*"‘:*1"‘ e A X R R LR R WORK FOR BETTER HEALTH State Board of Health Exhibit One of Features of Conference—Charts Show Prevention. kitiiiliiliiiiilc LINDBERGIT T0 TALK RERE Sixth District Congressman Will Ad- dress Citizens of Bemidji and - Vicinity Tomorrow Evening. * tlon this morning, by dudge B. F. Waite, of the Minneapolis district court. . - B L Judge Wlua, a man Who has made a special study of the ltl laws of Minnesota, and who is.an authority on the question, told of - instances where the laws as they ngw stand on the statute books are | practically worse than no law at fi and their enforcément is imposslh!d_. To illus- trate he referred to thé:law making ainder the age of 16 to attend scliool, provid- ing, they have mot completed the work of eight grades, which rule is completely contradicted by another law ‘which says children over four- teen need not attend sehiool. Other instances were.also spoken”of by the jurist. Made Study of Topio. Judge Waite has devoted . much time and study to this séction of the state laws and itis his-Tecommenda- tion that the next legislature pro- vide a law which will enable the gov- ernor to name a commission. which will frame a complete revision of the child laws of the state. Interesting discussions of Imige Waite's talk were given by H. H. Hart, former secretary of the Con- ference and now connected with the Russel Sage Foundation; Miss Meek- er of Duluth; Mre."Fox of St. Paul, of the Boys' Detention sehool, and Miss Agnes Peterson of St; Paul, the efficient head of Women jand, Chil- efficient head of the Buresu of Won- men and Chlld@g of tha_wta Labor, depnru'nan 3 FAr Mi cnmon'hln No address of the conference was received with more interest than that of Miss Ida M. Cannon of Boston, in wlich city she is head worker, 30- cial service department of the Massa- chusetts General Hospital. Miss Can- non recited the history of the estab- lishment of the institution in 1905 and told of its progress and success since that time. She brought out prominently the importance of pro- per care of patients after leaving the sanatorims and hospitals and the work that is being done along this line at Boston. Recommends Day Schools. Dr. Edward Meyerding, supervisor of hygiene in the St. Paul schools, advocated a day school for deaf, blind and mentally defective children of the state, and summed up the advan- tages of such an institution at the morning session. His - talk was to the point and his arguments of much strength. Dr. Tait of the Faribault school for the deaf, also spoke. Trip Around Lake. Following a brief business session'|293 Seek to Obtain Official Proceed- which was held after the dinner| s hour, the delegates were entertained ings of Conference. by the Bemidjl committee. Many en- joyed an auto trip around the shores of Lake Bemidji, while others select- ed a boat ride. Splendid weather fa- vored the visitors. Rear Admiral David Beatty, com- mander of the First truiser squadron of the British navy, who married the daughter of Marshall Field, the fa- mous Chicago merchant, headed the battle of Helgoland, in which several German destroyers were sunk. Ad- miral Beatty is considered one of the best of the younger fighters in the English navy. He received his rank in 1910. He entered the navy in 1884. He served in Sudan and China. He married Miss Ethel Field, the eldest daughter of the Chicago multimillion- aire, in 1301. INFECTION ROUTES EXPLAINED LARGE ATTENDANCE IS URGED Among the exhibits at the Armory which are attracting g0 much atten- tion among the people of Bemidji, is one by the State Board of Health. Charts, maps and pictures are shown, bringing home the lesson of preven- tion of disease in the most forceable manner. The exhibit is one that the board is sending through the state in its campaign to inform- people in re- gard to public health matters and teach the simple rules for prevention of tuberculosis, infant mortality, ty- phoid and other diseases. Charts Explain Infection. Charts show how infection follows exposure of consumption in the fam- ily. A map of Marshall county gives the result of a study made showing how disease follow home care of consumptives. One of the exhibits attracting at- tention is a light which flashes every thirty seconds. Under the light are the words, “Every time this light goes out some one in the civilized world dies from consumption. Two every minute, 120 every hour, a million ev- £ry ye .2 ‘Fuberenlogis is communieable; preventable and- curable’~is the-mos- sage another bears. - “Consumption may be cured if taken in time but C. E. Lindbergh, congressman of this, the sixth congressionail district, will be the guest of Bemidji tomor- row evening. He was re-nominated at the June primaries and while he is opposed by a democrat at the November election is not making an active campaign for election, but instead is devotjng his time to Ms duties as a congressman. Congressman Lindberg since en- tering c¢-ngress has been prominent and is of that progressive type which has made him in a factor at Wash- ington. For seven years he has fought the “special interests,” ‘“‘the money trust,” and ‘“the bosses” and their agents from obtaining favors from congress. His work on nation- al problems has been done without neglect of the local demands of his district. ‘He has been opposed sev- eral times for re-election but on each occasion he has received strong sup- port from the general public and from this same source he expects re- election. The congressman will discuss the effect of the European war on north- ern Minnesota business conditions. ‘He- is an “authority om-flnance ‘and economic ‘questiens. - - < It is urged that a large number of citizens attend the Lindberg et ing tomorrow evening, ALLIES GAINS CONTINUE (American Press.) Paris, Sept. 29.—That the French continue to make slight gains on the left where a general flanking move- ment is in progress, is all the infor- mation obtainable at military head- quarters. © 1914, by American Press Association. BLOW ON HEAD KILLS BoY Twelve Year 0ld Son Killed by Angered Parent at Brooks Yes- terday—Was Spanking Child. Parle Commissioner for Eighth Time Named Head of State Association—Meeting Held. FATHER HELD FOR MURDER Angered at the conduct ‘of his twelve year old son, Silas Brownrigg, a laborer at Brooks, yesterday struck the lad over the head with his fist, killing him. The boy was being punished, claims the father, for mis- conduct. An inquest was held and the jury returned a verdist of ‘“‘death by ac- cident.” Brownflgg wag immedi- atelysplaced un est and_taken to the"8sunty Jall At Feo Lake Falls ‘where-it i E'xpétffad he will"be glve: a preliminary’ hearing and bound over to the October term of court on a charge of murder. Residents of Brooks, a little town between Bemidji and Thief River Falls, are much aroused over the kill- ing of the boy and mob action was at first feared. 0. M. Larson, commissioner from Claus This morning the commissioners, court (Continued on last page.) Needed legislation, proposed WASHINGTON TRIP SOON Committee of Businesss Men’s Treaty League Will Protest Against En- forcement of Liquor Provisions. The commissioners ex- TO ADOPT TAX LEVY. Council{Transaots Regular Business and Adjourns Until Thursday. At Walker yesterday it was de- NO DATE HAS BEEN SELECTED For the first time in four weeks the council met in its chambers in the city hall last evening, just a quorum, five members being present. The al- dermen in attendance were acting chairman Moberg, Bailey, Foucault, Smart and Joseph Bisiar. The sa- loon license of Fred Brinkman was renewed; an order made to advertise for bids for the cleaning of the sep- tic tank; 1. B. Olson was granted a license to conduct an employment agency; bills for one entire month were allowed, and the street commis- sioner was instructed to repair the swamp road. In order that sufficient time might be obtained in which to complete the 1915 tax levy, the al- dermen adjourned until Thursday ev- ening at which time the levy will be adopted. London, Sept. 29.—An official com- munication at Budapest, according to Rome Dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph company, admits that the Russians have succeeded in crossing the Hungarian frontier at several points in the Ung district, despite [the fact that reinforcements have been sent against them. While no date has been selected for the trip of the Business Men’s Treaty League committee to Wash- they will protest against the enforcement of the liquor clause of the Indian treaty of 1856, it is possible that the journey will be taken this week. Comprising the committee which will make the trip are Vietor L. Power, mayor Hibbing; Attorney E. E. McDonald of Bemidji; Joseph Austin of Chisholm; M. N. Koll of Cass Lake, and Attorney H. A. Brown of Crosby. Through Congressman Miller of Duluth, this committee has asked for a hearing at the Department of the Interior on the question of the en- forcement of ‘the liquor clause of the famous old Indian treaty. They contend that a greater part of the territory covered by the treaty is beirg farmed by citizens of the state and that the Indians have long since left. A recent decision of the United States supreme court held that even Attention Firemen! if this is true, the prohibitory clause There will be a meeting of the|covering the entire district can be Fire Department at 8 o’clock sharp |abrogated only by an act of congress. tonight. Business of importance. Liquor interests have submitted a S. T. STEWART, brief asking for a re-hearing. Secretary. ROBBERY AT NYMORE ington where From Store of A. 0. Akre, Sheriff Johnson was notified this took LARGE NUMBER REGISTER. $200 - stolen. The According to the files of Mrs. Thayer C. Bailey, of the Bemidji As- sociated Charities, who has had charge of the registering of delegates and visitors to the Conference of Charities and Correction, 223 have so far signed. Of this number fifty- one have registered as county com- missioners, Eighty-four Bemidji citizens are listed, and 138 from the outside. Each of those who have registered will receive a copy of the official proceedings of the conference. Has Large Cabbage Henry Alsop, deputy auditor and nominee for county treasurer, is dis- playing at the court house several cabbage and rutabagas grown on his farm in the town of Birch. The cabbage is of extraordinary growth and will weight mork than 25 pounds while soveral of the rutabtgas will topthe scale at fifteen pounds. Stores to Close. AT INTIIATE CEASS. Yum Kippur, the Jewish day of atonement, will bé observed by the Jews of Bemidji tomorrow, and the following stores .will be closed, Schneider Brothers, both stores, Gill Brothers, Segal Emporium and sev- eral others. Elks Lodge to Begin Regular Sessions Thursday Evening. Notices have been mafled to all members of the Bemidji Elks lodge, 1052, to the effect that there is to be a rousing meeting on Thursday even- ing of this week, at which a large number of husky fawn are to be at- Football practice for the Athletic club eleven will be resumed this even- ing. Until the lights are placed at i the school grounds, practice will be | tended to and the regular winter ses- held near the Athletic club. “A large | sions begun. Amendments to the number of candidates are urged to re- constitution of the Grand lodge will port. be voted on. Geography Is All The Rage These Days By "HOP’ HUM-B00L-OWN-AR~ o/ STOYTH MAP BRUSS-SULLS aN'— g%fiTfiE GEE-TNEVER TILLTHEY FINISHED Commissioners Meet Tomorrow. The board of county commissioners will meet in regular session at the -|court house tomorrow morning. It is Letters sealed with the white of |expected that the entire membership egg cannot be steamed open. will be in attendance. Pioneer want ads bring results. SCOOP serorrer REPORTER 15 INTH SOUTH END OF SAUSAGE. AN BRUSSELS 15 INTH' EAST ) _Ignox_lnoe More ‘fl:m!ovuty or Un- sanitary Conditions Foundstion of Disease is Told at Walker Session SEGREGATION NOW NECESSARY Dr. Dearholt Recommends Minnesota Fnlh?w Example of Wisconsin in Fight Against Consumption. " One of the most successful conven- _ tions of the meeting of the Charities and Correction Conference was held yesterday at the State sanatorium at Walker. A special train took the delegates to Walker.- The morning was spent in inspecting the various buildings. Dinner was served in the new dining room which is now under. process of construction. S Matters relating to the cure and. prevention of tuberculosis were dis- 2ussed by well known public health men. Emphasis was laid on _the finding of employment and recrea- tion for convalescent cases. Dr. Hoyt E. Dearholt, executive secretary of the Wisconsin Anti-Tuberculosis as- sociation, suggested that Minnesota tollow the example of Wisconsin and combine the work of reforestration and tuberculosis work by employing discharged tuberculosis patients who are in need of out door work, to do the reforestration work. 2 Problem of Ignorance. Tuberculosis was declared more of > problem of ignorance than of -pov- arty, bad housing or unsanitary con- ditions. The need of more publicity work was emphasjzed by many of the :peakers. In this way, they said, the deople of the state will be educated to arrest tuberculosis in the early stages. Aid for Children, “There is only one way to get rid of tuberculosis,” declared Dr. H. W. Hill, secretary of the Minnesota Pub- lic Health association, “and that ts to segregate those who have tuber- culosis. tever, small pox or other .cominuni- sable disease, we quarantine the pa- tient in order to stop the spread. realize that the cases mivst' be' sere- gated.” L4 Sy Miss Minnie Patterson, head of the Visiting Nurses of Minnéapolis, made an appeal for work among children. She said that with her years'sf work among tubercular people, she had found that the best results had been obtained in the children’s cases. “Take the children when tubercu- losis is just starting and give them the proper environment, and you will get at the root of the difficulty,” said Miss Patterson. Dr. Dearholt gave facts to show that tuberculosis is as much a coun- try as a city problem. He urged the establishment of convalescent homes where patients who were discharged - from sanitoria, could stay while they were working. Dr. H. L. Taylor, chairman of the advisory committee of the Minnesota State Sanatorium, suggested changes in the Minnesota law so that the commission would have the right to compel negligent counties to care for their tubercular people. Commissioners Talk. At the meeting held last evening 0. M. Larson presided. Mr. Larson is a commissioner from Lac qui Parle county and he spoke of “Causes of Poverty and Its Relief in the Coun- try Districts.” Other speakers of the evening were M. Bullis, Pine county commissioner, Louis Nash of St. Paul, John Kelley, commissioner of Wright county, and A. E. Rako, chairman of the Beltrami county board. Mr. Nagh, who is a Ramsey wunty commissioner, and one of St. Paul's ‘most prominent citizens, said that he would like to speak at the conference of next year on “The Cause of Pov- erty.” He said that it s justice, ra- ther than charity, that is needed for those of poverty." - |Pupils of Bemidji Schools Ask Many Questions Concerning Displays. 1t is doubtful if any of the persons who have visited the exhibits of the Board of Control and State Board of Health showed more interest and genuine enthusiasm than did the children of the lower grades of the Bemidji public ' schools yesterday. Each child asked many questions concerning the work of inmates of the different institutions and every booth was thoroughly fnspected, i jinform the little inquirers of the ex- |thll. All of the grades and high school puplls were parmuterl to spend at lent an hour at the ‘display. If we find a case of scarlet.~ llhou in charge doing all possible to~