Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, February 8, 1915, Page 1

VOLUME 13, N0. 34, O %, FEBRUARY 8, 1915, MINNESOTA PRISON FAMOUSINSTITUTION Is Considered by Experts as Being Last Word in Management and Construction. PRODUCES LARGE REVENUE Systematic Reform is Principle and Inmates are Given Instruction for Uplift and Education. The gratest revenue producing pub- He institution in the world is the Minnesota state prison at Stillwater. This is a broad statement, but world institution and prison records sub- stantiate it. During the biennial period ending with 1914 the CStillwater prison through the medium of the two in- dustries which have made it famous —the manufacture of binding twine and farm machinery—piled up a net profit of $687,794.17. Gross Earnings Large. Besides this net profit those in charge deducted from the gross earn- ings of the prison, which were in ex- cess of $3,5600,000, seventy-five cents per day per man for current expenses and support, and twenty-five cents per day for the benefit of the inmates. Showing the great strides the two industries are making the gross earn- ings last year were $413,167.66 in excess of the year previous. While the figures of nearly $688,- 000 in cold dollars and cents repre- sents the bookkeeping profit, it does not show the real earnings of the in- stitution, the hundreds of thousands of dollars saved to the farmers of the state in their purchase of binding twine and farm machinery. Compar- ison between what the farmers paid for their twine and farm machinery before these industries were establish- ed at the Minnesota state prison and the cost to them now affords the real profit. Announce Tariff. As an example, the state board of control, of which the Minnesota prison and its industries are its most extensive charge, has just announced prison binding twine tariffs for the coming year. Of the prison output, which approximated nearly 18,000,- 000 pounds last year, standard sisal had ‘the biggest sale, the call for it aggregating nearly 75 per cent of the whole. The price quoted for this year is seven cents per pound, and when it is known that rival figures will be nearer eight cents and that the prison output will be close to 21,000,000 pounds, the saving that will result can be appreciated. Other grades of twine have been reduced in price one-half to three-quarters of a cent a pound. The new Minnesota state prison located at Stillwater is the last work in prison construction and manage- ment and its praises have been sounded by prison experts and heads of correctional institutions all over the United States and the continent. Systematic Reform. Systematic reform in prison life and management in Minnesota might well be said to have started with the creation of the state board of con- trol in 1901- Contracts for prison labor as fast as expired were not re- newed. In 1890 the binding twine industry was established at the pris- on. A revolving fund of $50,000 was subseribed by the state and its growth has been remarkable. Then in rapid -order came other reforms, the abolishment of the lock step, the granting of privileges to the pris- oners commensurate with their con- duct, the passing of the striped uni- form except in case of the particul- arly vicious, and finally came the building of ‘the new prison at South Stillwater. This magnificent structure, the product of the act of the legislature of 1909, covers a ground space of twenty-two acres, is admirably lo- cated and embodies in its construc- tion every practical requisite for the humane and sanitary housing of hu- man beings. The entire scheme of management is to uplift, not bru- talize. Population is 1,150. The present population of the Stillwater prison is about 1,150. The great majority of the prisoners are engaged in the manufacture of bind- ing twine and farm machinery. The others do a variety of work connect- ed with the care of the buildings and (Continued on last page.) FOR ARTISTS IN TRENCHES. ' Washington, Feb. 8.—Washing- ton’s “latin quarter” will hold a fancy dress ball tonight, the proceeds to be devoted to relief of families of French artists now fighting for their country. Vice-President Named. At a meeting of the directors of the Bemidji Building and Loan‘as- sociation held Saturday afternoon, G. E. Carson was named vice-president, succeeding Knute K. Roe, resigned. ‘9"0/,, KKKk KRR KK KK e h LT ] Dy " WOULD US] Lo * 2 _‘,.““ SAYS COUNT — > * By Cak Jon Weigand. | ¥ (Copyrighted 1915, United : *x Press.) * Berlin, Feb. 8.—*“Does any * one for a moment believe that * England, in a determination ¥ to crush Germany by every ¥ means in her power, even at- * tempting to starve women and % children,-would not use Zep- * peline if she had them.” It % was Count Ferdinand Von ¥ Zeppelin, creator of Ger- * many’s decaded fleet of aerial ¥ battleships that spoke. This * was his answer to protests * raised by Germany’s enemies * against the use of Zeppelins ¥ and dropping bombs on unfor- * tified places, killing women % and children. His answer % was a justification of what % has taken place and will con- * tinue to take place while this * world war goes on. * * * x * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * R KKK KKK KKK KKK VOTERS SHOULD REGISTER Polls Will Be Open From 9 A. M. Till 9 P. M.—Only Those Who Voted Last Election Excluded. | JUDGES TO BE IN CHARGE With men who are to act as judges at the election of February 16 in charge, registration polls will be open in the polling places of the various wards tomorrow. The polls will be open from 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. In speaking of the registration this morning George - Stein, city clerk, said: “It will not be necessary for those who voted at the last election to register but all new residents of the city, who have lived in Bemidji the required length of time; citizens who have moved from one ward to another or did not vote at the last election must register in order that they may be entitled to vote a week from tomorrow.” In moving from one ward to an- other a citizen will lose his right to vote providing he has not lived in the new ward for at least thirty days. Remember, the polls will be open until 9 p. m. ) BRITISH ARMY HAS LOST 404,000 SOLDIERS London, Feb. 8.—Before the house of commons this afternoon, Premier Asquith announced that the British casualties of the war up to February total 404,000 soldiers. & PENSIONS FOR MINISTERS’ PLANNED BY METHODISTS Chicago, Feb. 8.—A broad, com- prehensive plan for the establishment of old age pensions, and widows’ and orphans’ endowments.will be un- der consideration here during the last week in April at a national confer- ence of Methodist clergymen. It is desired to raise a fund of $10,000,- 000 to maintain these benefits. It is held by advocates of the plan that at the end of thirty-five years’ ser- vice every Methodist minister is en- titled to a pension amounting to one half of the average salary paid in his conference. This would mean, in Chicago, a pension of $665 annu- ally inasmuch as the average salary here i5$1,330. For men who have oc- cupied the pulpit for less than thirty- five years, a proportionate scale is proposed. The caring for widows and orphans, is also considered an important function of the fund. Pen- sions experts from many fields will be invited to explain various plans. Among those who will speak before the ministers will be men in charge of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad, Pennsylvania Railroad and First National Bank of Chicago, pen- sion systems. The Methodists them- selves have already envolved a com- prehensive plan. Dr. Joseph B. Hingeley is chairman of the board of conference claimants, which has this work in charge. Let a want ad help you. SCOO .THE CUB REPORTER GOSH- \T3 GOOD YO BE. HOME..INTH' QUET OLD EDITORIAL ROOM AGAN- SAME LIL 0L BELIEVES. GERMAN PLANS IMPOSSIBLE Mason Says That Blockade Along English Coast is Improbable—Sub- marines Would Do Little Damage N0 CHANGES IN WEST Prepare for Third Invasion on Slav Kingdom—Russions Lose Ground During Week in Carpathians. (By J. W. T. Mason) New York, Feb. 8.—Germany’s an- nounced ' intention to sink all - the British merchantmen is the most sig- nificant news of the week. That such a blockade can be inflicted upon the British coast is improbable. ~Any submarine that Germany - possesses that is capable of a 7,000-miles ra- dius, would easily be demolished if it appeared too much in the open. Their carrying capacity is 10 tor- pedoes and they would have to return a long ways for supplies. That some British merchantmen would be de- stroyed seems likely. A Third Invasion. On the authority of M. Pachitch, premiem of Servia, it became known during the week that 400,000 Aus- trians and Germans are massing for a third invasion of the Slav kingdom. The base for the new offensive is understood to be near the northeast corner of Servia. The selection of this point is a stragetian move of much importance. It controls the principal railways near the Rouma- nian border, leads to Bucharest and serves as a pivot upon which the Austro-Germans can turn to deliver a flank attack against the Rouma- nians. By invading Servia from this direction, therefore, the Austro-Ger- mans can maintain a continual men- ace against Roumania. Coincidental with the appreciation. of the danger of an invasion of their territory, the Roumanians this week announced they had no intention of entering the war at present. The struggle in the Carpathians assumed new importance this week by the ar- rival of German reinforcements to support the Austrians. This marks the first appearance of the German troops to defend Hungary. Have Lost Ground. g The Russians have lost . ground during the week in the Carpathians, and they have also been compelled to give some ground near Warsaw. The new German offensive near the Polish capital by Gen. Mackensen’s army probably will be continued. The kaiser is now on his way to Mar- shall Von Hindenberg’s headquarters and an attempt to duplicate in the east the recent Soissons exploit may be expected. Russians have made no progress during the week in their movement toward Konigsburg. St. Peterburg’s cautiously worded official reports sug- gest a retirement has been necessary, but Berlin makes no mention of the situation, apparently not conmsider- ing it possible that Konigsburg can be seriously endangered by the Slavs. No important changes in the west- ern war area have occurred during the week. Both sides seem to be waiting the arrival of the new Brit- ish army, which is to be given the signal for the renewal of the battle in Flanders. In Alsace th French have made a sudden halt to their of- fensive without giving any reason. The Germans have probably thrown large reinforcements into the region between the Rhine and the Vosges. GABY IN THE MOVIES. New York, Feb. 8.—Gaby Deslys made her debut to film fans today. In an original story of the stage, “Her Triumph,” the Parisian dancer appeared in four reels released by the producing company today. Harry Pilcer, until recently Gaby’s dancing partner, appears in the film. CHICAGO SEES FASHIONS. Chicago, Feb. 8.—New spring and summer toggery creation were to be donned by 300 pretty models today at the opening of the fashion show, under the auspices of the Garment ‘Workers’ association, at- first Regi- ment armory. The show will con- tinue for a week. GEE-NO NIGHT. fl ol ATTACKS - NO BURSTING SHRAPNEL= NO TRENCH | courT co! TOMORROW. Juige B. F. Wright 6 Preitde During ‘With Judge:B. ninety cases and ters which" will b against the Great {Northern railroad company will be Mp for trial fourth time. 'The bers will report for tomorrow. morning will be devoted ti aminations: for ‘th alization papers. report at 9 o’clock?” y at 11 ¢’clock d - Wednesday e holding of ex- ~desiring natur- petit jury will jursday morning. OSWEGD WINS ANOTHER Crack New York Bl_gietbhll Machine Defeats “Big Bemflgf’ by Score of 19 to 15 in Third Game. LOCAL BOYS PLAY BRILLIANTLY ‘With the mighty f}flmsted leading the attack, Oswego, Saturday night, won from ‘““Big Bemidg” by a score of 19 to 15 in one of the most in- teresting and exciting games ever played in this city. The contest beg: ‘Grimsted, the brilliant center performer of the champions, hurled three sensational baskets. His speed 'w marvelous and his- long -dribbling was without doubt the real fegture :6f the con- test. o It was Grimsted ‘who broke up the plays of Bemidji repeatedly and it was the work of the big Swede which led directly to almost évery point scored by the visiu_rri' Roberts; the sturdy guard of 0 , “played a strong game, his cove_r{ng eing good and in addition scoring;twt kets. The passing’ of Murnane and Nolls was the best: of;the series and Murphy, who replaced Roberts dur- ing the last few mg:gtes, put up a remarkable defensiye:game. - Brandon and Bestuliwere star per- formers of the Bemidji play and their work was sensnblo_‘;l, Brandon’s floor ‘work was fast) heady and thrill- ing and fe netted th¥ee difficult bas- kets: . Bestul held’ Murnane, the Os- ‘wego captain, scoreless and his play- ing-was spectacular during the en- tire game. Jacobson at the other guard played a strong game. Peck’s passing and floorwork was equal to that of his teammates, although his playing was marred by much un- necessary roughness. The same teams will play here to- morrow and Thursday = nights. ‘Wednesday night Oswego will play Pine River in that village. The Saturday night score: & Bemidji Oswego Brandon . F. ... Murnane Miller ..........F.......... Nolls Peck ...........C....... Grimsted Jacobson . .G <« . Aberding Bestul .., .G Roberts and Murphy. Summary: Field goals, Bemidji— Brandon 3, Peck 1; Oswego, Grim- sted 3, Nolls 1, Roberts 2. Foul goals, Bemidji—Brandon 3 out of 6, Miller, 4 out of 6; Oswego, Grimsted, 7 out of 11. Scorer, James Malone; referee, Stanton. Following the game a dance was held which was enjoyed by a large number. 3 WOULD PASS BOXING BILL St. Paul, Feb. 8.—Ten-round box- ing bouts will be légalized in Minne- sota, providing a-bill.introduced in the senators today by Senators Van-- hoven, Callahan and Peterson is passed. A bill was also introduced today by Senator Glotzbach authorizing . the State Agricultural society to- adver- tise for bids for the making of a mo- tor speedway at the ‘state fair grounds. 2 Y Another ‘bill, introduced by Sen- ator Peterson, prohibits the sale of malt and so-called temperance drinks !contalning one-half per cent alcohol. Pioneer Want Ads Pay. It's Sure Good To Be Back Home On The Lir' OF Job Again SAME LIL OL 3 LONDON EXPECTS NO TROUBLE IREEK KK KKK KKK KKK KK * NOTES OF PROTEST BEING PREPARED Government Will Ask for Explanation Concerning Carrying of American Flag on Lusitania- Steamship. JUDGE PHILIP E. BROWN « DIES IN ST. PAUL St. Paul, Feb. 8.—Philip E. Brown, associate justice of the Minnesota supreme court, died suddenly shortly after 12 o’clock Saturday night of heart: disease. Mr. Brown' had complained earlier in the eve- ning of a slight indisposition, but his condition was not con- sidered serious until he col- lapsed at about 10 o’clock.: He had been an associate jus- tice since Jan. 1, 1912, and was 59 years old. Judge Brown was at his desk at the capitol during the day. Believed There That Using of Stars and Stripes Was Justified as Neut- ral Persons Were on Board. —s ‘Washington, Feb. 8.—That two notes of protets are being prepared by government officials, one to Eng- land and one to Germany, is the ru- mor here today, being caused by the cafrying of the American flag on the Steamship Lusitania which has just landed at Liverpootl after a trip from New York and the German establish- ment of the restricted zone which made the Lusitania incident possible. Kk KAk Ak ok ok hkhkkhkkkkkk ok kk TPk hkhkhhkhkhkhkhkkhhkkhkhkhhkkh KKK KKK KK KKK KK MENTION BEMIDJI JURIST Judge Stanton is Spoken of as Proba- ble Successor to Supreme Court Justice Philip E. Brown. GOVERNOR MAKES NO COMMENT No Protest Expected. London, Feb. 8.—It is expected here that the United States will not offer a protest as a result of the Lu- sitania incident, the foreign office here believes, it being clearly shown that the use of the American flag was justified. The claim is made that as the ship was carrying neut- ral ‘passengers that thgy should have the protection of neutral nations. It is expected that the diplomatic exchange will be between the United States and Germany, not the United States and Eng- land. -Officials hold that not only English and German governments, but the United States have upheld the right to fly flags of other nations to escape capture and that it is justi- ficable, St. Paul Feb. 8.—Judge Stan- ton of Bemidji is being often spoken of as the probable successor to Judge Philip E. Brown, associate justice of the state supreme court who died late Saturday ‘night. The claim is made here that Judge Stanton is excep- tionally well qualified for the posi- tion. Among others who are being men- tioned are Judge M. D. Taylor ‘of St. Cloud, now a commissioner of the supreme court, E. L. Lees of Winona, Judge William H. Quinn of Fair- mont, Judge William Morrison of Norwood, and H. L. Schmitt, of Man- kato, the latter being president of the state bar association. Governor Hammond refuses ' to make any comment as to what his in- tentions are in the matter and only rumors are heard in connection with the appointment. The governor has ordered the capi- tol closed tomorrow- on account of the funeral, which the supreme court and members of the legislature will attend. SENSATIONAL CHARGES ) BRING WHEAT PR Chicago, Ill., Feb, 8.—Federal Dis- trict Attorney Cline this . afternoon formally placed semsattonal charges against speculators as having concen- trated enormous quantities of wheat in seaboard elevators, claiming it to be for exportation, but really for the purpose of holding sky high prices. Much wheat is being held in New York. During Spanish War. During the Spanish war the United States twice did the same, although the United States naval code forbids it. It is believed that neutral na- tions witl make use of the affair for stronger protests against Germany’s blockade. COMMISSIONERS TO MEET. County Board to Hold Regular Ses- sion Here Tomorrow. +“With-considerable busiiess to ¢ori before them for consideration, ' the board of county commissioners wilk meet at the court house tomorrow morning. Several petitions, asking that townships be organized will be acted upon. It is expected that the entire board will be in attendance at the meeting, PASS REVOLVING FUND BILL, St. Paul, Feb. 8.—The legislature today passed the bill providing for a vote on the constitutional amend- ment which would authorize a revolv- ing fund of $260,000 to construct roads, ditches and firebreaks around school and swamp lands of Northern Minnesota. This amendment failed to pass at the last session of the leg- islature. “THE MASTER KEY” Manager Woodmansee this af- ternoon was notified that “The Master Key” film had not been sent and that it would arrive here in time for Wednesday eve- ning’s performance. It begins tonight. The first two reels of “The Master Key,” the story which is being printed in serial form each week in the Friday issue of the Daily Pioneer, will be shown at the Grand this evening. It is one of the most thrilling stories ever written. Read the story and then see the pic- ture; it’s great. SUFFERS 132 WOUNDS. Paris, Feb. 8.—A French infantry corporal now in a hospital at Tours is suffering from 132 wounds, aceord- ing to the surgeon attending him. The British record is held by a pri- vate soldier at Paighton hospital, with 50 wounds. Agent Carson Kept Busy. ‘Special Officer L. W. Carson, of the Indian service, last evening en- tered Dewey’s pool room and in searching the place foumd several quarts of alcohol which he confisea- ted. He is making other investiga- tions here. Officer Carson is the only Indian ageat now in Bemidji and he is kept constantly busy, his duty be- ing to see that the treaty 1lid order is respected. TO TALK ON SINGLE TAX _ ‘Washington, Feb. 8.—“The single Tax and Sanitation”—the effect of single tax measures upon sanitation of enements—will be discussed to- night by Surgeon General Gorgas, before the Capital Single Tax League. Will Play Tonight. It has been announced that there will be a basketball game at the Ar- mory this evening between thie Pres- byterian church Sunday school team and the “Butchers.” The game will be called at 7:30 and promises to be interesting. A small admission charge will be made. Many Enjoyed Supper. Saturday night the Camp-Fire girls gave a supper in the 0dd Fellow’s hall and the receipts amounted to over twenty dollars, the money to be used in financing * the club. Miss Lucy Brooks will entertain the club The Baltic has the greatest wreck record of all the seas, l}vernglng one a day. Boulevard. By "HOP" ZSAME LIL OL QF FICE. ATMOSPHERES GEE-vowr 00-00 wovwir! > - congressional district. |several days on business. CALLS BENIDA BEAUTY SPOT OF CONTINENT Professor Kennedy Says City ldullyv Located to Become Real Center for Summer Tourists. WOULD PARK DIAMOND POINT Sees in Future a Great Business, Dis- tributing and Educational Center Pointing to the future as being cer- tain to make Bemidji a great railroad, distributing, business and education- al center, and referring to the vic- inity in which the city i8 located as being “one of the beauty spots of ‘the continent,” Joseph Kennedy, profes- sor at the University of North Da- kota, and well known in Minnesota educational circles, prafses the spirit of:the campaign which is being waged in an effort to provide accommoda- tions and attract larger numbers of summer outers to this city. It was Mr. Kennedy, who several years ago, wrote a letter to the Pio- neer urging the city, if possible, to take over for park purposes what is known as Diamond Point, having it cared for and supervised in as effi- cient a manner as possible. A Picturesque Situation. “As you may know,” says Professor Kennedy, “I have been spending a part of my summer on the lake shore inear Bemidji for the last fourteen or fifteen years. In my opinion there is no more beautiful or picturesque situation in northern Minnesota. Be- midji is beautifully situated and has been growing and thriving year by year in the most wonderful way. It promises to become a real center for various activities. Geographically it is & railroad center.- This means that it is destined to become a business and distributing center. Recently one of the state normal schools has been located there on a site, with an east front, facing the lake, that is unrivaled in the United States. Con- sequently it is destined to become ap educational center. In Midst of Pine Region. ought to become a real ‘center for summer tourists. It is in th ;n!d_lt of the pine region. The dtmosphere is delightfully pure and refreshing, and the whole environment of lakes, rivers and forest is scarcely excelled anywhere. “I am inclined to think that, as is natural, the people of Bemidjl scarcely notice the beauties of their situation. Like the sunshine and air around us constantly, we become al- most unconscious of them; but Be- midji is really one of the -beauty spats of the continent and I am glad to know that a movement is being inaugurated by the citizens to bring it to the notjce of the country at large.” STRONG TEAMS TO MEET. Bemidji and Brainerd Quints to Battle for District Title. Arrangements were completed yes- terday for the Brainerd and Bemidji high school basketball game to be played in this city next Saturday night. The Brainerd team is consid- ered one of the strongest in the sixth So confident of victory are Brainerd supporters that many bets are being made on the outcome of the contest. Many of the railroad men of that city have al- ready made wagers and one enthusi- astic fan has offered to place $26 in the hands of a stakeholder that the visiting team. will- win. DYNAMITE GERMAN TRENCH. Paris, Feb. 8.—The French war de- partment late this afternoon ' gn- nounced French artillery successes in the Aisne to Champagne region, and successfully dynamited a Ger- ° man trench in the region of Cuinchy, southeast of Carency. French artil- lery is being utilized at every point tomorrow night at her home on Lake|to prevent the Germans from massing their forces for an offensive move- ment. At several points German guns haye been dismounted and put out of commission. Rooms Needed for Teachers. More than three hundred teachers are expected to be in Bemidji during the convention of the North-Central Minnesota Educational association which is to be held here next Thurs- day and Friday. As a consequence -| the hotels are to be over-crowded and those who have rooms or board ac- commodations for the teachers should notify Mrs. E. E. McDonald, president of the Woman’s Study. club, who may be found at the Markham: hotel. Attorney -A. A. Andram:ntuméd to Bemidji this-morning from:Min- neapolis where he has spent the,past AW it