Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, May 18, 1915, Page 1

T R VOLUME 13, No. 119. THE BEMIDJI D BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, m? EVENING, MAY 18, 1815. - : S FORTY CENTS PER MONTH. NORTHERN MINNESOTA T0 BE ON PARADE - %, ) 7 G, ‘s, Expeditio.. 0%’ Officials Wi, ~ In History of . akers and State “ant Event * “on. NORD SUGGESTS VALUE OF TRIP Affords Opportunity to “Show” Those Who Have Scoffed at Development That Wonderful Resources Exist. ‘The proposed legislative excursion into Northern Minnesota has assumed proportions which bid fair to make it one of the most important events in the history of this half of the state. Late advices from the committee in charge of this legislative tour of investigation indicate that the trip already has awakened an immense interest and that for eleven full days Northern Minnesota virtually will be on parade before the entire North- west ,to say nothing of the interest which it will create through the rest of the nation. Westlake in Charge. It is probably the first time in his- tory that a state legislature has deemed it expedient to make a tour of investigation of a vast section of its own state. All the more is the wonder when it is considered that each legislator pays his own way out of his own pocket. Senator E. J. Westlake, chairman of the committee on transportation, today sent word to the Pioneer that the committee on arrangements has sent invitations to all house members, 130 of them, and that all state de- partment heads also have been in- vited. He added that many promin- ent business men of the Twin Cities and of Southern Minnesota were pleading for the privilege of making the trip with the legislators. Orig- inally the plan was that only mem- bers of the senate and their wives should be invited. Senator Westlake’s latest advices give an idea of the pro- portions which the trip has assumed. Visitors to Be Shown. Senator Leonard H. Nord of this district, who has been in consulta- tion in Minneapolis with Senator Westlake, said over long distance telephone this noon that the tremen- dous interest which the trip has awakened in the Twin Cities and in Southern and Western Minnesota is positive proof that Northern Minne- sota, finally is to have the long de- sired opportunity to show the rest of the state and neighboring states what perfect potentialities are with- in its grasp. He declared that veteran legisla- tors from Southern and Western Minnesota who have long insisted that Northern Minnesota is and must continue to be a vast wilderness without a possible future have been among the first to send in for their reservations and that with their re- quests for reservations have sent word that they are willing “to be shown.” A Most Important Event. “It is impossible to say at this mo- ment,” said Senator Nord, ‘“‘just how many will make this trip. No posi- tive information on that point can be obtained until May 20 which is set as the last day for making reser- vations for the trip which is sched- uled to start from the Twin Cities on June 9. = “But this is sufficient for Northern Minnesota to know that the commit- tee on arrangements and the commit- tee on transportation long since abandoned efforts to obtain enough reservation to fill a special train. The efforts of these two committees now are bent entirely upon fighting off the scores of persons who desire to make the trip and for whom there will not be room. Going on Parade. “This is distinetly a ‘show me’ ex- cusion. A considerable portion of those who have made reservations are persons who never have been in Northern Minnesota, who have scoff- ed at the idea of there being devel- oped here a magnificent, productive empire. It is up to Northern Min- nesota to do the showing. We are surely going on parade.” Senator Patrick H. McGarry of Walker today gave some idea of the extensive publicity Northern Minne- sota is due to receive in addition to the comments which will be spread by the tourists after their return to their respective homes. Publicity Nation-Wide. “Every newspaper in the Twin Cities has assured the publicity com- mittee that it will send with the leg- lature a staff correspondent,” said Senator McGarry. “In fact the trip has assumed such proportions that it is likely that the Associated Press will send its St. Paul manager with the legislature, which would result, naturally, in the diffusion-of North- ern Minnesota information through the entire nation. “BEvery step of the journey will be wired to the great metropolitan news- papers by the correspondernts. Sena- « URING EXCURSION OF LEGISLATORS BELIEVE FRANK INNOCENT Two Hundred Citizens of Bemidji Pe- tition Governor Slater to Commute Sentence—Hearing Held May 31. RECEIVES AID OF NATION More than 200 residents of Bemidji have signed a petition which is be- ing circulated throughout the state asking for the commutation of the death sentence of Leo M. Frank of Atlanta, Ga., who is to hang on June 22 for the murder of a factory girl. The petition was freely signed, showing that the sentiment here fa- vors Frank’s innocence. Since his conviction Frank’s attorneys have fought a long losing fight to save him, even taking the case to the United States supreme court which has refused to grant a new trial. It is Dbelieved that if the sentence is commuted to life imprisonment that he will obtain another chance to { prove his innocence and gain his free- dom. Monday, May 31, has been set by the Georgia prison commission as the date for the beginning of the hearing on Frank’s petition asking that the sentence be commuted. Three thousand letters, many from public officials, asking that the death sentence be commuted to life, have been received by Governor Slater of Georgia. The total number of ap- peals now in the hands of the gov- ernor is estimated at seventy-five thousand. tor Westlake has made arrangements to have on board the special train two stenographers, several typewriters, special telegraph operators and a wire chief to facilitate the handling of the immense amount of ‘copy’ which will be put on the wires en- route. “Clearly this is the biggest thing Northern Minnesota has had to come to her doors for many a day. It has been a hard battle at times to con- vince the people of the southern part of the state that here was anything but barren wilderness north of Little Falls. For many years they refused to entertain such a thought seriously. Now they are willing to be shown. It is a great step in the history of this portion of the state. Will Mark an Epoch. “l1 am convinced that when our visitors see what we have that there will be marked for Northern Minne- sota an epoch.” W00D APPROVES PETITION There is a strong sentiment among the young men of Bemidji that steps be taken whereby the naval militia division be established here as soon as possible and it now seems prob- able that the company will be mus- tered in during the next two weeks. An effort is being made to interést several business men of Bemidji in the proposition and to secure their enlistments. Adjt. Gen. Fred B. Wood while in Duluth on a trip of inspection ap- peared to favor the petition of Be- midji and approves of the plan to es- tablish companies here and at Lind- strom in accordance with a bill pass- ed at the last legislature providing for four more divisions of the militia. A new corps will be formed as soon as the new places qualify. Minnesota’s naval militia equals that of any state in the union, in the opinion of Gen. Wood, while the military organization was classified as being in “fairly good shape” by its commanding officer. In addition to the four naval divisions, there are three regiments, and the field artil- lery division includes three batteries in each of the Twin Cities. “An aeronatuical corps cannot be established at the present time,” said Gen. Wood when asked about the aeroplane division planned for Du- luth. “There are not sufficient funds APPEAL LITTLEFORK CASE Liquor Dealers Will Attempt to Re- verse Ruling of Distriot Judge. Saloon men of Littlefork are to ap- peal from the decision recently filed by Judge Stanton of the district court in which he ruled that the village was made “dry” by the vote of the township. Notice of the appeal has been served on Franz Jevne, Koochi- ching county attorney, by Judge Mar- shall ‘A. Spooner of this city. This case was of a peculiar nature since the town of Littlefork voted “wet” at the April election by the narrow mar- gin of one vote, while the town of Jameson, in which the place is lo- cated, voted “dry” by three counts. Technical points of law arose and the matter has been fought hard on both sides. It will be decided in the state supreme court when the case again comes up on June 2. “DRYS” WIN 3 COUNTIES Clay, Yellow Medicine and Hoseau Saloons Fall as a Result of Yester- day’s County Option Vote. MOORHEAD CARRIED BY “WETS” Saloons in three more counties of Minnesota must close as a result of county option elections yesterday, these being Clay, in which it is esti- mated that the brewing interests spent $20,000, Roseau. and Yellow Medicine. Moorhead: went wet. by a majority of 66 votes as against 47 in a local option election. About thirty sa- loons and a large number of brew- ing depots will be made to close in Clay, two in Yellow Medicine and eight in Roseau as a result of the op- tion vote. The voters of Clay county turned down the saloons by a majority of 996. In the rural precincts the wets didn’t have a look in, very few town- ships reporting a majority for them. Barnesville township, with four ma- jority, was one of the townships go- ing wet. Saloons of Moorhead will go out of business on July 1, that being the date on which their licenses, under ‘which they are now operating, ex- pire. gl y Thirty-one saloons in the city of Moorhead, together with distributing depots of eleven brewing companies, are affected by the vote. The an- nual business involved is estimated at about $1,500,000. Polk county will vote on county in the naval apportionment to war- rant an outlay in this direction.” Ploneer want ads bring results. option next Monday. A strenuous campaign is being waged by both “wets” and ‘“‘drys.” DENVER MUNICIPAL ELECTION Denver, Colo., May 18.—Single tax and prohibition were issues de- cided in a municipal election today after a bitter campaign. The single tax amendment seemed certain to defeat. The liquor issue came up under an amendment providing that Denver shall stay “wet” after the remainder of the state goes ‘“dry” next January. A provision of the state comstitution giving Denver home rule was the hope of the liquor. interests, but the anti-saloon league promised to carry the question into the courts again, the supreme court having declared that state liquor laws are enforce- able in municipalities. Further liti- gation is just what the Denver “wets" desire, hoping that an injunction will permit them to do business even after the state goes dry in January. Denver is normaly in favor of saloons, a 10,000 “wet” majority be- ing returned in this city when Colo- ardo was voted dry last fall. Eight other amendments and three city offices were purely local issues. Women have tried to back a single woman candidate for commissioner of social welfare but the election of a woman today was doubtful. Crystals of sodium nitrate so p!ire and perfectly formed that they can be used in optical instruments have been made by a Paris scientist. A new plobular life preserver to be strapped upon the shoulders of two persons can be packed flat and opened for uge by revolving a crank. PORTUGAL REYOLT CAUSEDBYENGLAND Had Been Brought Up by Britain and Now Under Its Orders. OBJECTED TO mm!ons USED New Regime Pledged to Principles of Purified Republicanism—Caught Absclutists Of Guard, i By J. W. T. MASON. New York, May 18.—The revolu- tion which has broken out in Por- tugal has a direct relationship to the European war,. It:is due pri- marily to the fact that the Portu- guese army has béen brought up by Great Britian and 18 now under the orders of the British > government. Much British gold has been paid to the Portuguese authorities for their troops and the uses to which this gold has been puticaused the Portu- guese liberals to-lead thé present re- volt. The Portuguese do not object to the military treaty with Great Brit- ian under the terias of. which Por- tugal must become a British ally at call, but they do object to the party in power using payments by Eng- land for personal and partisan ob- jects. B Power Increased. The Anglo - Portuguese alliance which Great Britian conjured forth from a secret drawer at the outbreak of the Boer revait has served to re- plenish the Portgsnese treasury, long poverty stricken. This money has served to increase the power of the autocratic and militarist regime which has been trying to obtain an increasing hold on, the Lisbon gov- ernment since the republic was estab- lished in 1910. Increasing deficits, however, made the work of the absolutists more and more difficult, until the European war began. Then came the opportunity to obtain financial help from Eng- land. The pseudo republicans in the government seized ; the-chance pre- sented by temporary affliience to sup- press the struggle for popular liber- ties and to deny demands for econ- omic justice. x Caught Unsware. - But to obtain payments from Eng- land it was necessary for the Portu- guese authorities to dispatch a large force of troops to Portuguese Bast ‘Africa. Great Britian wanted them there for use against the Boers if|. General Botha's local measures for putting down the South African re- volt had proved unsuccessful. Hence the absolutists at Lisbon were left largely unprotected by the army. It seems, too, that not enough of the English gold was used to maintain loyalty in the navy and among the small bodies of troops remaining in Portugal. This probably is the rea- son why the army and navy are re- ported to be on the side of the revo- lutionists. The absence of an adequately equipped force to defend the govern- ment gave an opening to the liberal leaders. They apparently caught the absolutists unawares, and the lat- ter fled without delay. The new re- gime is said to be pledged to the prin- ciples of purified republicanism. There have been many previous puri- ty pledges in Portugal. Unclaimed Letters. List of advertised letters “UN- CLAIMED” at Bemidji postoffice: Men—Richard Adcock, Mr. John Bain, Dr. E. B. Fredine, Mr. Carl J. Hagen, Mr. Paul McMaster, Mr. Al- bert Nelson, Mr. Willis Nye, Mr. S. S. ‘Ramstad, Rev. L. Sundstrom, Mr. Orble Warrick (2), Mr. Frank J. Williams. - Women — Mrs. "~ Robert Campbell, Mrs. Emma 8. Cummings, Mrs. A. C. Smith, Mrs; W. E. Teheair. Boruch Jesselte, a Jewish woman, aged 110, who fled to Warsaw in front of the advancing Germans, also took refuge in the same city in 1812, fleeing before the troops of Napoleon. Two Wisconsin inventors have pat- ented a device to count persons enter- ing street cars by electrical mechan- ism connected with the steps. A want ad will sell it for you. SECURE “BIG TIME” ACTS [ Brinkman Management Closes Con- tract for Orpheum Vaudeville. Fred Brinkman, manager of the Brinkamn theater, has closed a con- tract with Frint George, traveling representative of the Western Vaude- ville Managers' association, which is affiliated with the Orpheum circuit and the United Circuit Offices of America, whereby the same acts which appear in St. Paul, Minne- apolis and Duluth will be brought to. Bemidji. Two changes will he made each week, two acts opening on every Monday and Thursday nights. The action of Manager Brinkman as- sures Bemidji that high class vaude- ville will be staged here in the fu- ture. The Brinkman is being com- pletely remodeled- and when opened to the public on June 14 will provide Bemidji with one of the most modern and attractive play houses in the northwest. WILSON ENDS REVIEW Atlantic Fleet Beging Two Weeks’ War Practice After Which It Will Prepare for Panama Trip. TO SPEND JULY 4 AT COLON (United Press) New York, May 18.—Riverside Drive was packed with thousands to- day, assembled on the bluffs above the North river to watch President Wil- son, on the yacht Mayflower, accom- panied by Secretary of the Navy Daniels and other notables review the battleships of the Atlantie fleet, num- bering more than 70 vessels. The Mayflower, which was anchor- ed at 72nd street, steamed up the river at 10 o’clock this morning, pass- ing each vessel where the “jackies” on the decks were drawn up at “at- tention” and every officer was clad in the blue and gold uniform of the navy. The Mayflower was accompa- nied by the naval yacht Dolphin. After passing up the river to 125th street, the Mayflower turned and passed down beside the fleet again, anchoring at 72nd street at the con- clusion of the review. At four o’clock this afternoon the president reviewed the Atlantic fleet as-it” pagsed-ont: to-sea;-after a ten- day stay in New York. After the fleet had disappeared through the Narrows the Mayflower followed and plans to return immediately to Wash- ington. From New York the great Atlantic fleet will assemble off Newport for a “battle” game. The war practice will last until May 30 when the ships will depart to their home yards to be overhauled before their long cruise through the Panama canal to the San Francisco exposition. The fleet is scheduled to assemble at Hampton Roads on June 21 and to sail for the canal June 25. It is planned to cele- brate Fourth of July at Colon. 3 ZEPPELINS DESTROYED (Unitea Press) London, May 18.—Three. German Zeppelins which participated in the attack on London are believed to have been lost forever, while a fourth was badly damaged. It is doubtful if the last named reaches Germany. One was downed near Dunkirk, the second fired upon by a French torpedo boat and fell into the English channel. The third was shot down in the Gier- lesch woods in Belgium. Hold Night Sessions. Although the spring term of court has been in progress at Grand Rapids for more than two months it now seems- probable that another four weeks . will have efapsed before the calendar will - be cleared. Judge Stanton who last week relieved Judge McClenahan, is holding. evening ses= sions in order that the large number of cases for trial may be disposed of. The last criminal case has been tried. Anderson-Butcher Miss Viola Butcher of Bemidjli and -Peter A. Anderson of Puposky,‘ were married yesterday, at the Mose LaBounty home, Judge M. A. Clark l«omclaung WASHINGTON EXPECTS REPLY T0 NOTE WILL BE RECEIVED BEFORE END OF WEEK BEMIDJI NORSE CELEBRATE City Hall Filled to Capacity at 101st Anniversary of Adoption of Con- stitution—Patriotism is Aroused SPLENDID PROGRAM PROVIDED Bemidji Norwegians last evening celebrated the 101st anniversary of Norwegian independence at the City hall. Norway was lauded in speeches and songs but a spirit of Americanism prevailed and the oc- casion was marked by patriotism for both America and Norway.' Eloquent tributes were paid the Norwegians and satisfaction in and love of America blended with - the jubilation and the pride of the Norse in their independence day anniver- sary, this serving to make the exer- cises of much interest. Splendid addresses were made .by Representative L. G. Pendergast, Rev. Osmund Johnson and D. L. Freid- mann. A male quartette sang and other musical numbers were given by Miss Ida Virginia Brown, the Ligh school boys glee club, Miss Mit- iun, Flossie Baumgartner, Ethel ‘Thompson and Louis Brown. Read- ings were given by Misses Vera Bac- kus and Brown. The hall was filled to its capaci- ty and every number of the program was enjoyed, several responding to encores. German and Austrian Ambassadors Have' Cabled Governments That Concessions Should Be Granted. ITALIAN SITUATION MAY DELAY Berlin Report Says No Change Can Be Made in Warfare and That It Must Be Conducted to Protect People. (United Press) - Washington, May 18.—It is the opinion here that Germany’s reply to President Wilson's note will be received before the end of the week. It was learned this morning that the German and Austrian ambassa- dors have cabled their home govern- ments asking that extreme conces- sions be granted because of the fact that the sympathy of the United States is needed. The Italian ambassador held a long conference with the state department this morning, presumably concerning diplomatic differences should Italy enter the war. The seriousness of this situation may also have: some bearing on the reply of Germany to the American note. Extreme care is to be taken and the answer will be as ‘polite as was the message of Pres- ident Wilson, and will be just as clear, stating that the war will be conducted just as well as a good cou- On May 17, 1814, Norway, through 'science can conduet it. her chosen men, assembled at Eids- vold, adopted -a constitution declar- ing herself a free and independent state. For more than 400 years the There is no intimation of the feeling of the German government inasmuch ,as the press has not been permitted to publish the text of the note. The country had been under rule with {ambassador was unable to report the Denmark, but virtually in a depend- ent position. The transfer of the country from Denmark to Sweden by the treaty of Kiel aroused the national spirit, which had slumbered for centuries, and the holding of a constitution assembly at Eidsvold was the result. It is only in the past 60 years that Norwegians have given much at- tention to “syttende Mai,” but in re- cent years it has been the great out- standing ‘ national holiday, holding the same’place in the affections of Norwegians -as “July 4-does ‘in-the United States. 2 The hall was decoratd in red, white and blue, which are the Nor- wegian as well as the American colors. The stage was decorated with spruce trees, in addition to the flags and. streamers. One thing of great interest to a number of thpse present was the booth of Norwegian curios, many of which are generations old. After the program refreshments were served. FRANK SLOUGH IS NAMED Will Be First Garbage Collector Un- der New City Ordinance. Dr. E. A. Shannon, chairman of the Bemidji board of health, an- nounced this afternoon that Frank Slough had been appointed garbage collector under the new city ordin- ance which governs the collection and disposal of all garbage. The bid of Slough was the lowest and the collecting will be done at the follow- ing prices: Down town and hotel district, $1 a month per can; resi- dential district, 25 cents a month per can. “MOTHER DAY” AT EXPOSITION San Francisco, May 18.—Mothers from all parts of the world began gathering at the Panama-Pacific ex- position today for the great congress of mothers, at which all the prob- lems of infant culture will be scien- tifically discussed. The California section of the con- gress held its first meeting today. The National Congress of Mothers and Parent Teacher association starts its session May 20. Among the delegates are Miss Mary Ledyard of Foo Chow,’ China; Ma- dame Ali Kula Khan, wife of the Persian ambassador; Madame de Or- tiz Coffigney of Havana; Mrs. Abel Renyard, Buenos Ayres; Mrs. D. A Furnajieff of Bulgaria, and Dr. Eliza- beth Chessner of England. SCOO THE CUB REPORTER d Deféctive Page What Scoop Don’ == t Know. Won't Hurt DID T FALL DONN AN ELE SQAFT (R OFFOF A 0, MOUN N state of public opinion towards it. Must Protect Germans. Berlin, May 18.—A report from Amsterdam says that the Kaiser may refuse to yield to President Wilson’s note, and that he will politely de- clare that Germany must continue its submarine warfare with the express hope that America will not fail to understand that.the German govern- ment owes its people the pledge that the enemy will' be met with every available weapon. It will.not dis-- avow the-sinking of the Lusitania. Responsibility on.England. It is believed that the entire re- sponsibility for the tragedy will be thrown upon England authorities for permitting Americans to board the liner loaded with ammunition. It is stated that omly one torpedo was fired at the liner. 5, The American note to Germany has not yet been officially given out. The afternoon papers print a version of the document translated by the Ha- vas Agency. With the exception of Lokal and Anzeiger all refrain from comment. The Tnzeiger says: “Germany will not delay long with the answer requested, and probably will reply that in occupying itself with it’s ‘sacred duties’ it is not to be disturbed from any side. “Harmless Packet Boat.” “That the American government should consider the Lusitania a harm- less packet boat, without taking no- tice it was really an auxiliary cruiser and an ammunition steamer of the British navy, appeared to us as scarcely believable. But the Ger- man answer to Washington will make it comprehensible to Wilson in language as polite as clear, we must conduct war as we are conducting it and conduct it with clear conscience.” 100 LICENSES SOLD. City Clerk Receives Large Revenue Froni Dog Tax—Owners Warned. George Stein, city clerk, has sold 102 dog licenses and he is confident that the total will reach 160 within the next few days. The dog catcher estimates that there are at least 100 stray dogs in Bemidji and a large number of these have been captured and are now held at the pound. Among the captives are several valu- able canines but with the others these will be disposed of if not called for “|by their owners, said Chief Ripple this morning. PASSENGERS CLAIM TORPEDO . WAS FIRED AT TRANSYLVANIA (United Press) London, May 18.—Passengers this morning reported that German sub- marines had shot a torpedo at the steamer Transylvania, but missed her stern by forty yards. The tor- pedo was fired Sunday afternoon. PRIME MINISTER KILLED (United Press) Lisbon, May 18.—A fresh revou- tion has started in Portugal. - Joa Chagas, the new prime minister, was shot by Senator Freitas erroute to Lisbon -and died from his wounds. The situation in Portugal is regarded ~.7|as being very critical, "~ il