Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, October 16, 1914, Page 1

VOLUME 12, NO. 147. WANTS AMERICA READY FOR BATTLE, ngressman Gardner Infers United States is Unprepared Should Nation Become Involved in War. CONGRESSMAN \ \NER. Proposes an lnquiry */ Our Preparedness for War. | | | | | | : ARE HIDDEN 1YS FACTS Proposes National Security Commis- ‘on in Jcint Resolution Introduced in House—People Blinded. Oct. 16.—Inqguiry into of the United States ve,” by on is pro- ed in a joint resolution introduced in the house by Repre ner of Massachusetts turned from the scene of the KEuro-|} | pean war. “I have introduced this resolution to inve te the military status of the United States,” said Mr. Gardner, “because I know that a public search vill open the es of Americans to a | situation which is being concealed atrom them. The United State: tally unprepared for a war, defensive or offensive, against a real power. | “In my opinion, the effect of the | ast sums ol money spent by Carnegie 1 his peace propaganda has been to blind Americans to the fact that| national security from a military »nt of view is undermined. Phroto by awencan Press Assoclation. CONFIDENT OF ELECTION. Henry Alsop Returns From Trip to North End of County. It was with much satisfaction that |Henry Alsop, one of the nominees { for county treasurer, returned to Be- “Nearly every army and navy offi- midji last evening from Baudette, cer to whom I have spoken tells me |Spooner, and other places in the the story ol inadequate security. [northern end of Beltrami county. Mr. vet to speak to a single n}“_’f" | Alsop says that he finds the_prospects m"'l‘;'l';"‘I('_‘(;]";;::;’[';:":";fil "”"]i;;‘l‘_:l‘f: lof nis election, very bright and feels of the house of representativ very much encouraged. Mr. Alsop whose lgment 1 have confiden has devoted many years to work in vho o does not in private make the | the various county offiices and is well e admission. tted for.the position which he seeks. Vet all these gentlemen seem to | sider it their duty to refrain llonH e ve cannot wne| YEAR HAS BEEN SUCCESS v any intelligent student | ry can fail to that we are irupotent to defend o Ives and to |Methodist Church nforee the Monroe doctrine by moral | asion and financial might alonc. I'he time has not yet come,” he as- | erted, “when the United States can ! afiord to allow the martial spirit of | her sons to be destroyed, and all of A. T. CARLSON SUPERINTENDENT the Carnegie millions in the world | ' will not silence those of us who be-| lieve that bullets cannot be stopped | with bombast, nor powder vanquished | by platitudes.” Our Security Inadequate. same 1ave Sunday School Holds Annual Meeting and Elects Teachers for Ensuing Year. What is considered the most suc- cessful year since the organization of the Methodist Sunday school, has {just been completed and at the an- GERMANS NEAR OSTEND‘nual meeting, which was attended by jan unusually large number of Sun- day school workers, officers for the (American Press.) 16.—The At the meeting, problems and work ave closed up the gap between their [for the betterment of the Sunday seht wing in France and the sea,|school were discussed and the pros- aud are reported near Ostend. Ger-|Pects for a larger and more satisfac- tory year than ever before appear | bright. In appreciation of A. T. Carlson's efficient work the past year, he was unanimously elected superintendent < for the ensuing year. S. E. Hurlock- N & in France the French er was again unanimously elected as- nearing Metz, a German s'trong- | sistant superintendent which position nold, and menace communication to he has always regularly and faith- tne crown prince's army. Important fully filled. . developments in this region are em- F. G. Schadegg was elected secre- tnent. lmr\. taking the place of S. J. Har- 'vey, who has held the position for London, Oct. 16.—The cruiser \many years. Assistant secretary, Hawke, utilized for scouting purposes | Rene Botting; treasurer, Miss Mar- +f German naval base in the Norll\{tha Larson; librarian, John Siegel; ensuing year were elected. wondon, Oct. Germans an-Belgian line now extends south to its positions in France. Desperate nchiing continues along the western #ing of opposing armies, both sides c¢laiming some advantages. On the castern w a, was torpedoed and sunk by a{junior superintendent, Mrs. F. G. rman submarine with a 1loss of ;Schadegg. ut five hundred officers and men.| The Primary department, which The disaster occurred Thursday at a [has always been under the care of withheld by admiralty. The ers. M. Phibbs, will again be guided 1iser was steaming along when she 'by her this year. Mrs. H. J. Bot- struck amidships by a lnrpedo"mm will be the assistant. < almost torn to pieces. ; C. L. Isted, missionary president, —_ {was elected for another year. Mis- ;-smnarv vice president, Mrs. A. T. e | paint COCHRAN BUYS TIMBER. Carlson; missionary secretary, Emil 1idji Contractor Attends Sale (Contnued o4 last page.) Condncted at St. Paul. FORMER GRIDIRON STAR HERE weorge Cochran, the prominentl ety McCree, Tackle of 1909, Visited Be- Bemidji contractor, returned to Be-| =iy S % midji this morning from St. Pauli midji Last Evening. where he attended the state timber | T sale vesterday. Mr. Cochran says Together with W. H. Gemmell, the sale was attended by a large num- ; general manager of the Minnesota ber of purchasers. Te bought sev- & International railroad, J. A. eral tracts in Cass county, closely ad- McCree, rail expert of the Northern jeining that which he purchased at Pacific company, was in Bemidji last twe sale a year ago. About $500,- evening. They arrived on a special 0 was taken in by Auditor Iver- train yesterday afternoon from Inter- son from the sale. fnational Falls, having been on a rail e — }and bridge trip of inspection. They William Chichester, who during left for Brainerd this morning. Mr. the past few days has been sufiermgnMcCree was a member of the 1909 from a very severe attack of grip, is | Minnesota football team and gained much improved today. It was fear-|much renown as a tackle, his playing ed yesterday that typhoid fever was being a source of much trouble to developing. opposing elevens. BEGIN WORK ONELKS HOME Excavating to Start at Once and Foundation Will Then Be Placed —Completed Next Spring. TO BE ATTRACTIVE STRUCTURE Excavating for the new home of the Bemidji lodge of Elks, 1052, will begin immediately and as soon as completed the foundation will ‘be placed, allowing it ample time to set- tle and providing opportunity to be- gin work on the erection of the $40,- 000 structure at the earliest possible moment next spring. Action was taken on the matter last evening at the regular session of the lodge and it was decided that the work of excavating could be done at this time much cheaper than in the spring and that a probable delay at that time will be avoided. The building is to be erected on the corner of Beltrami avenue and Fourth street. The structure will be three stories high, with a full base- ment, and the first floor will be used for store purposes, to be rented. On the second floor will be the club rooms, pool and billiard tables, women's reception parlor, dining room and kitchen, while the top floor will provide a large lodge hall, or- chestra balcony, stage for entertain- ments and theatricals and two dress- ing rooms. When completed the new home will be one of the most convenient and elaborate institutions of its kind in the northwest. Tow Smart was today awarded the contract for the excavating work and he will place several teams on| the job bright and early Monday morning. He will endeavor to com- plete the work as soon as possible. WILL PLAY AT EXPOSITION. H. E. Anderson, Bemidji Musician, Accepts Flattering Offer. Accepting a flattering offer fromn the Regina, Saskatchewan, 95th regiment band, H::E. Anderson, bet- ter known in Bemidji as- “Happy,” will play at the Panama-Pac fic ex- position next summer. Anderson has just accepted an invitation to play with the band during a two months’ engagement. The Regina organization comprises fifty mem- bers and is directed by Bandmaster Wilson, formerly leader of the Det- roit band, and one of the most noted | directors in the country. Anderson, who for several years has. been solo clarinetist for the Bemidji band, is considered a master hand with the reed instrument and will prove a valuable addition for the Canadians.| During the state fair this year Ander- son played with the Thief River Falls band which made such a favor- able impression. i Dance This Evening. There is to be an informal dance: in the city hall this evening, given| by several young men of the city. The affair is one of a series which is being given. 'APPEAL IS ISSUED T0 OBTAIN FUNDS Money Needed For Campaign of Pub- licity For Forest Ammendment —DMany to Benefit By Passage |{NOT TO FOLLOW FATE OF OTHERS Fight Must Be Made to Insure Pas- sage of Measure—Opportunity to Save Pineries From Destruction. An appeal signed by Governor A. O. Eberhart and President George E. Vincent and Dean A. F. Woods of the and State Forester W. T. Cox has been issued by the Minnesota Forestry associa- tion to the public, under the head- ing, 'An Appeal to Save Our For- ests.” The appeal urges the public to take membership in the associa- tion and so contribute to the fund for advertising ‘“‘amendment No.. 9,” the state forestry ammendment to be voted on Nov. 3. The appeal says: “An emergency faces the friends of our forests. On Nov. 3 will be de- cided:the fate of our forests still own- ed by the state. Shall we allow this small remainder to be ruined as in the past, or shall we adopt a better method? “This better method will be sub- mitted to popular vote on election day. It is embodied in the state for- ests amendment, the ninth on the ballot. University of Minnesota Last Opportunity. “As most of the amendments usually fail, the Minnesota Forestry association is attempting to inform every voter of the crisis at hand. We dare not let this measure follow the faie”of the others. It is the last op- portunity open to the supporters of forestry to save our pineries from final destrcution. “But funds are required to -carry on a publicity campaign and in ‘or- der fo ‘make the Ninth amendment a success, the forestry association is hereby appealing to every public-spir- ited citizen of Minnesota for his ac- tive and financial support. Obtain Membership. “No matter how small the contri- butions, they will be glady accepted. Each donation of $1 or more will make the contributor a member of the association. He will obtain a bulletin on tree planting, a canoe map of Minnesota and the two month- ly magazines, the North Woods and the Minnesota Horticulturist. “The Minnesota Forestry associa- ition is the oldest organization of its kind in America. It has had an hon- orable career ever since its incep- tion. Tts influence particularly in tree planting, is gratefully felt in many parts of the state. The First Appeal. “This is the first appeal ever is- sued by the organization. It needs {funds; it needs them quickly. Every | public-spirited citizen of Minnesota who is a friend of forests, game and Read the Want Ads. natural resources and of their busi- Is Your Store Ready for Window Display Week? BEGINNING Monday, public inter=ses" Former Speaker of Ohio Lower House Is Dead. Columbus, 0., Oct. 16.—Failing to rally from. an operation for ap endi- citis, Samuel J. Vining, speaker of the Ohio house of representatives in the session of 1911, died in a hospital at his home town, Selina. Mr. Vining figured for several years as one of the Democratic leaders in this state. Recently he -had been in poor health. ness-like perpetuation should con- tribute. Your contribution should be addressed to Phil. H. Hanson, treasurer of the forestry association, 307 State Capitol, St. Paul. wait until tomorrow. Do it now.” DECLARES WAR ONHOBUES Governor Eberhart Writes Sheriff Johnson and Other Officials Urging Unusual Caution. PROTECT FARM HAND IS PLEA Governor Eberhart yesterday took up arms on behalf of the harvest hand, to protect him from the bands of roving ‘“hoboes,” who rob the un- wary harvester of his earnings, and today Sheriff Johnson of Beltrami county, and seventy-three other sher- iffs in coumties along the Great Northern, Northern Pacifis, Soo and other railroads, received a letter from the chief executive,. calling their at- tention to the conditions. “During the past few months,” says the letter, ‘“‘there have been re- ported to this office a number of de- ipredations and crimes committed by lawless bands of so-called hoboes. These bands are often armed and have infested trains, broken open cars, terrorized and murdered train- men and committed numerous burg- laries and hobberies in various com- munities through which they have passed. “These bands of roving men have been preying upon the laborers com- ing from and going into the harvest fields to work, and have robbed them of their earnings. “In view of these conditions it is necessary for you to take extraordin- ary measures to protect the communi- ties by disarming or imprisoning these men. “In case the county has not suffi- cient jail accommodations it is essen- tial that these bands be at least dis- armed so as to as far as possible pre- vent further depredations. Please enlist the co-operation of the police authorities of the cities and vil- est will be centered on the store| ame scam psarromvren. windows of this city. People will be L looking for the goods they have seen advertised in the newspapers. - Many will want to buy—others perhaps will only want to make inquiries. Every eye that t urns toward your win- % dows next week will be a prospective cus- tomer for you. Will your windows tell the story that will bring you business. : All the North American continent is ob~" serving Window Display Week—and every citizen will be observmg your store. Are you ready? Will your windows bring you business? Superior Dewey Team Will Not Play Here Tomorrow Afternoon. Disappointment again greeted the followers of the Bemidji high school football eleven this morning when a telegram was received from Superior to the effect that no game will be played with the Dewey high school tomorrow. Gridiron enthusiasts had planned on the contest and were much disappointed by the arrival of the message. The Bemidji aggrega- tion is one of the best in the state and has not met defeat this year, a fact which may have something to do with the canceling of several games. Grand Rapids will be played in that city a week from tomorrow. London has 168 women engaged in farming. Don’t | FORTY CENTS PER MONTR STATE LAND POLICY Sale of Timber Nets as Much to Min- nesota as Wisconsin and Mich- igan Together Secure. AUCTION WAS HELD YESTERDAY — Sale Brought $500,000—Method of Conservation Adopted in 1862 and State Has Derived $8,000,000. Minnesota by its shrewd business methods has. realized more from the sale of timber alone than . either Michigan or Wisconsin has received from the sale of timber, lands and mineral rights. A statement given out by Samuel G. Iverson, state auditor, shows that this state from its timber sales alone has derived a revenue of almost as much as Wisconsin and Michigan to- gether. How They Compare. The amount of state lands granted to the three states by the Federal government and the amounts in their trust funds follow. Acreage Trust Fund Minnesota ..8,473,180 $34,000,000 Michigan ...9,132,093 5,805,459 Wisconsin ..6,366,921 4,381,184 Combined Funds $10,187,143. The combined trust funds of Mich- igan and Wisconsin amount to $10,- 187,143. This amount of money was obtained under the policy of selling all state lands with the timber stand- ing on them and including mineral rights. -The pioneers of Minnesota adopted a different policy—one of conservation—and as a result the state has derived $8,000,000, which is included in $34,000,000 trust fund from the sale of its timber alone. Much Land Remains. The huge trust fund of Minnesota overtops those of the other two states making them insignificant in comparison. But Minnesota is not through. The state still has about 2,250,000 acres of state lands unsold, Mr. Iverson said. More than one- half of this area is timbered. There is also a large area of untillable state land, Mr. Iverson said, that some day will be covered with per- petual forests. At the office of Mr. Iverson yester- day 62,000,000 feet of timber on state lands were sold at auction. This ‘was a portion of the timber that has brought Minnesota such large rev- enues and is being sold -under the policy adopted years ago of selling the timber from state lands and later selling the lands themselves. The sale brought $500,000. Timber is Valuable. The timber on sale consisted of white and Norway pine, spruce, bal- sam, cedar and tamarack. The pri- ces, as appraised by state timber ex- perts, are from $3 to $10 a thousand feet. The timber is located in a big area stretching from Cook county to the Red lakes. It is in mixed lots on scattered pieces of state lands. The timber areas range from forty acres to a whole section. In Danger of Waste. The timber itself is that which has been reported to the State Timber board as in danger of waste or de- struction. The sale of this kind of timber is another feature of the good business policy of Minnesota. The state does not sell virgin timber, Mr. Iverson said. Rather, those portions that are in danger of being lost by fire, windfall or exposure from cut- ting the timber and adjacent areas are placed on sale. Policy Adopted in 1862. Minnesota adopted its conservation policy in 1862 and has adhered rig- idly to the provisions of the law re- garding the disposal of its' timber. The receipts from timber sales are increasing each year as the price of timber ascends. The highest price paid last year at the timber sale was $15.70 a thousand feet for white {pine. Foucault Buys Interest. A transaction has just been com- pleted by Paul Foucault, alderman of the third ward, whereby he secures a half ;nterest in the Salvation Army , hall barber shop, having bought the holdings of George Sterling. William Hand still retains a half. in- terest in the shop. The kingdom of Saxony takes first place as'an industrizl state in Ger- many, and in 1912 had 806,408 work- Iers of whom 276,710 Wwere women. 7 T o BRINGS BIG PROFIT