Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, July 12, 1915, Page 1

. . were VOLUME 13, X0, 165. THE BEMIDJI D BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, MONDAY EVENING, JULY 12, 1915, 2 FARMERS ‘RE TOLDTHAT SUCCESSOF THIS SECTIONv ’%,“'\S ONADVANCEOFDAIRYING 00 /s ’ Todd County Man Tells Bem: Members They Must Support Le. Creamery to Reap Benefit. SOCIAL LIFE IMPORTANT FACTOR Saturday Meeting Attended by More Than One Hundred—Interesting Talks Are Given. That the social side of farm life is as important to the success of a farmer as is the daily toil behind the plow or harrow, was brought out in a talk given the Bemidji Farmers’ club by Rev. S. W. Scott Saturday afternoon at the farm home of Daniel Gray, president of the organization. The attendance of the club was a record-breaker, there being present nearly 100 men, women and children. The meeting was conducted by the club’s efficient secretary, H. G. Gray, who presided in a most able manner, being ready with appropriate com- ment after every speaker on the pro- gram. ““These meéetings make life worth living on the farm in these sections for some people, especially the wo- men, who seldom get outside of their own homestead,” said Mr. Scott. “They are educational, entertaining and beneficial and are looked forward to by many members. God has laid down social laws, as well as natural laws, and we should be guided by them. It is our duty to our Creator, and without following His laws, we cannot meet with success.” Bemidji Men Talk. Preceding Rev. Scott, the chair- man of the meeting called on Messrs. C. E. Battles, W. L. Brooks and E. H. Denu for short remarks. Several business propositions which are now well under way were again explained and renewed interest being taken in silo building, uniform crop raising, attendance in club membership and co-operation in general reviewed. The chairman asked for volunteers to make short remarks. There being none, he announced that he would call on those whom he thought ought to volunteer. Among his favorites Edward Paulson, who hails trom the county of Todd, the land of cream and milk. Mr. Paulson was asked to tell something of creamery operations there which he did in a most interesting manner. The crowd cried for more when he had con- cluded his talk. He told how easy it was to begin, how easy it was to succeed, how ecasy it was to make money for the farmer, but how nee- essary it was to stick together. “Stick by your creamery,” said Mr. Paulson, ‘“whether you can get more for your butter by selling direct to the consumer or not. If I could get 40 cents a pound for dairy butter, and my creamery was paying me only 20 cents a pound, I would stick by my creamery. Why? Because I know that it would pay in the end. I know that the my creamery was partly respuisible in bringing about the advance in price and that it wiil pay more just as soon as it can. This is the only way it can be made a suc- cess.” All Want to Farm. “Mr. Paulson has six boys, all of whom want to be farmers. This is what brought him to what he thinks is bound to hecome one of the great- est dairying countries in the world, the farm lands in the vicinity of Be- midji. He bought 400 acres and is looking for more. ‘The success of this section depends upon the cow, and I am going to do my share to- ward making this the cow country “(Continued on last page. PRETTY GIRLS WITH ROSES GREET IMPERIAL SHRINE LEADER (United Presa) Seattle, Wash., July 12.—Greeted by 50 of Seattle’s prettiest young women, their arms laden with roses, Imperial Potentate Dr. Frederick R. Smith of Rochester, N. Y., with his Imperial Divan, was the central fig- ure in a huge ovation here today on the arrival of the Imperial Special for the forty-first Imperial Council meeting of the Shrine. The progress of the Shrine leader, head of the order comprising more than 200,000 nobles, was a contin- uous triumph across the state. At the boundary between Idaho and ‘Washington the party was met by representatives of the Seattle temple, who bore the welcome of the governor of the state to the distinguished vis- itors. £ More than 50 special trains have already reached Seattle bearing Shriners to the big meeting, and the last train is expected tonight. In honor of the Imperial Divan, a huge reception was held this afternoon at the Imperial headquarters, and to- night a dinner will be given by Chairman J. E. Chilberg and Poten- tate J. A. Swalwell, of Nile Temple, Seattle. : T0 EXTEND NAVAL MILITIA ‘*:afit. Eaton flann to Place Divisions on Shores of All Large Minnesota Lakes—Praises Bemidji. LOCAL RESERVES DRILL TONIGHT Officers of Bemidji’s division of the state naval militia have been in- formed that Commander Guy A. Baton of Duluth is much pleased with the progress which has been nade here since the muster in of a month ago. Tt is expected that sev- eral staff officers will visit here soon for the purpose of inspecting the di- EXECUTION OF CHARLES BECKER SET FOR JULY 28 (United Press) Ossining, N. Y., July 12.—Charles Becker’s execution has been set for ‘Wednesday, July 28. Warden Thomas M. Osborne announced the date -following the decision of Su- preme Court Justice: Charles B. Hughes at Rangley, Me., rejecting the plea of Becker’s lawyers to take the case into the supreme court. Two other convicts will die on the same day. They are Carl Drannwit, con- victed of a “trunk murder,” and Samuel Haynes, who killed Mrs. John Harrison, in Patterson, N. J. Charles Becker went to sleep in Sing Sing’s death house Saturday night without knowing that practically his last chance to escape the electric chair had gone. Warden Thomas Mott Os- borne decided to postpone giving him the news of Justice Hughes’ adverse decision until early Sunday. vision. There will be drill in the City hall this evening at 8 o’clock and all re- serves have been ordered to report. Lieut. Barker will have command. Commander Eaton plans to have naval training stations established on the shores of all large Minnesota lakes, thereby providing opportuni- ties for naval training that will give the landlubber everything he would get on a sea voyage, except sea legs and immunity from seasickness. ‘When members of the seven divi- sions of Minnesota Naval reserves go to Detroit in August for the annual maneuvers and special study, two new stations will be taken into the fold. There are now five divisions at Du- luth, one at Pine City and one af Be- midji. Lindstrom and White Bear soon will have reserve stations equip- ped and ready to give instructions in naval matters. This will give the state nearly 1,000 men who would know what to do if they were sud- denly called to a battleship’s crew. According to Mr. Eaton and other land and the routine work aboard a war vessel if efficiently taught at the stations. They look for the time when the preliminary training for the navy will be done in the reserves. The naval reserves are regarded by the United States naval departmenr, which supports the organization, as an important source of trained men in time of war. These reserve stations in the United 'States--Have no connection with the retired naval reserves, who also are organized. The retired list is com- posed of men who have actually serv- ed three or more years in the navy. The state reserves occupy the same relation to the navy as does the mili- itia to the regular army. 4 BELIEVED DROWNED RETURN AFTER ABSENCE OF DAY; ENGINE BROKE Much excitement was aroused in Nymore this morning when it became known that Ed Loomis, an employe of the Crookston Lumber company, his wife and another couple, had not returned from a launch trip taken up the Mississippi river yesterday, although they had announced that they would be gone but a few hours. The Bemidji police were notified and Frank Ripple, chief, began an inves- tigation. The five children of Mr. and Mrs. Loomis expected that the parents would return in time for last evening’s meal but when they failed to arrive neighbors began to worry, believing that some accident might have befallen them. A brother of Mrs. Loomis went up the river where he found the party, the engine of the launch having failed to work. They returned to Nymore this afternoon. Will Attend Funeral. Mrs. R. H. Muncy and grand- daughter, Margaret Ames, of Glen- dive, Mont., who is a guest at the Muncy home, will leave tomorrow for Royalton, Minn., where they will at- tend the funeral of Mrs. Muncy’s niece, Bessie Muncy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Muncy, who died this morning at the age of 13 years. Mrs. J. P. Miller of this city, a sister of Miss. Muncy, left for Royalton this morning, accompanied by her hus- band. The funeral will be held ‘Wednesday afternoon. ” officers, a man can learn sea life on |- CLOSE IN TWO COUNTIES Goodhue and Freeborn May Go “Wet” in Elections Being Held on Option —Anoka and Sherburne “Dry.” BALLOTS MAY CLOSE 46 SALOONS Two of the hardest fought county option battles Minnesota has seen come to an end today are with the elections. in Goodhue and Freeborn counties. Four counties are voting and if all go “dry” 46 saloons will be forced to close. In the 47 coun- ties that have voted since the option law went into effect, 41 have gone dry. = The following counties and saloon towns may be voted dry today: Anoka County—One saloon at St. Francis and one at Bethel. Goodhue County—Twg breweries and 24 saloons at Red Wing, and three saloons at Goodhue village. Freeborn County—Fourteen sa- loons, three wholesale liquor houses and six brewery branches at Albert Lea. . Sherburne County — Elk River, Clear Lake and Zimmerman, one sa- loon -each. Chances are believed to favor the drys in each of the four counties that vote today, but Goodhue and Free- born are certain to be close and the wets are conceded a fighting chance in both. Goodhue is a great barlsy county and has three malting. houses, and the “wets” have made their chisf argument to the farmers that loss of the malting demand will depress bar- ley prices. The drys retort that only two per cent of the barley raised is used now for malting. Freeborn county’s dry campaign has been helped by the dry victories in Mower and Faribault counties, on either side. Sherburne county is expected to go dry by a good margin, but little cam- paigning has been done there, and this is a condition ‘which has led to some unpleasant surprises for the dry forces in somie other counties. CARLSON FOUND. SURDAY]JEALOUSY AROUSED | = cvers 2 macasons Man, Believed _Innne; Who Shot Jo- seph Olson, Arrested Yesterday Morning While Eating Breakfast | s CLAIMS THAT HE. FIRED TWICE Charles Carlson, a farm laborer, who early Saturday morning visited the home of Joseph Olson, in Lam- mers township, and after claiming the latter to be responsible for his illness and .an attack of dyspepsia and demanding an explanation as to why Olson had cut a halter rope, shot him, was arrested by Andrew Johnson, sheriff, yesterday morning. ‘When found ‘Carlson was at the home of three hrothers, Jolin, Adam and Joe Ganvkstki, who live on a farm in Eckles. " A search made Sat- urday afternoon failed. Adam and Joe Ganvkstki went to Carlson’s shack early Sunday morn- ing to milk the cows. They went to the house where they found Carl- son. After milking the cows he was asked if he wanted any food. He replied that he had had nothing to eat Saturday nor did he want any- thing then. A large spot of blood was found on his shirt. A short time later he went to the Ganvkstki- home where he was ar- rested. He was brought to Bemidji and placed in the county jail where he will be held until examined as to his sanity. Judge Clark was not positive whether the examination would be held this afternoon. ‘When interviewed by James Ca- hill, deputy sheritf, yesterday after- noon, Carlson refused to talk of the crime at length, although he an- swered several questions. He said that he fired two rifle shots at Olson. Neighbors claim that ~ they have found evidence that at least three shots were fired. Only one struck Olson, entering his left cheek close to the neck and coming out just be- low the left shoulder. Olson is still in a weakened con- dition but his- complete recovery is certain. In telling of his fight for possession of the rifle he says that he knew to give up would mean death. He says that the struggle lasted for at least fifteen minutes, Carlson at last giving up the rifle. GERMANY NOTTO ABANDON SUBMARINE WARFARE Berlin, July 12.—The foreign of- fice here stated that Germany is will- ing to place four great German liners under the American flag and grant immunity to four English liners from submarine attack as mentioned in the last German note. However, Ger- many emphatically maintains that it will not abandon its submarine war- fare. PROVIDES EXCELLENT MUSIC Manager Harding Adds to Equipment Anoka county also is quiet, but the wets there are conceding the elec- tion. i Only one other county has set a July date for the county option vote. Steele county will settle the question July 19. MAY CANCEL RACE DATE Harland Says Walter Hill Refuses to Take Part in Affair. Austin -S. Harland, district mana- ger of the Lyle Corrugated Culvert company, with headquarters in Be- midji, left this morning for Crooks- ton where he will confer with Walter Hill, son of J. J. Hill, relative to the race which is scheduled to take place Wednesday. Some time ago it ‘was announced that Hill would race Harland from Crookston to Minne- ‘apolis for a purse of $1,500. While Harland is ready to race hé expects that Hill will not participate as he has no car, the machine which he had planned to enter having been destroyed. Harland is an experienc- ed automobile man and it has been predicted by experts that he would win from Hill, even though the latter is a fearless driver. C. G. Johnson of Shooks spent to- day in Bemidji on business. of Theater Fotoplayer Manager Harding announced that the “Diamond From the Sky” did not arrive today. It wifl be shown Sunday. S. G. Harding, manager of tue Grand Theater, announces that at this evening's performance new at- tachments to the Fotoplayer will be used for the first time. = An expert has just completed installing the parts, which consist of a large num- ber of pipes, and the music provided by this wonderful instrument orches- tra-is greatly improved as a conse- quence. The seventh chapter of the “Diamond From the Sky” will be shown this evening. This chapter is one of thrills and includes a sensa- tional escape, a fox hunt, in which several riders fall and the finding of ‘the diamond, which becomes the toy of a boy. For washing seed wheat in for- maldehyde to free it of smut and at the same time sift out seeds of grass and weeds is the purpose of a recent- 1y patented machine. To combat the cotton boll weevil a: Mississippian has invented a device which, suspended from a man’s shoul- } ders, brushes the insects from cotton ' 'plants into a receptacle holding oil. SCOO THE CUB REPORTER OH-OH- MY LOVE - T BEEN A THINKING OVER THIS MEAN OLD. ) AR SHIP TRIP OF NOURS WITHTHAT HORRID BOSS - AN T CANT BEAR TO LET Y0U LEAVE ME MAYBE. TO COME BACK ALL DEAD -HERE E GOT TH' SWELLEST LIC FURNISHED GALOW IN SAN DIEGO AN’ NoU RATHER LWEWN A NQSHIP AN’ LE%‘\IIE ME ALONE IN IT- AN’ E ONLY BEEN M(\RR\ED TWO WEEKS AN’ NOW‘(OURE TIRED OF ME ALREADY AN ARE | GOMNA FLY away AND FALL. GOSH PRUNELLA-DONT CRY(ABOUT \T-TURN OFF TH SOBWATER - WHY -IF YOURE. GONNA FEEL “THAT BAD ABOUT (T TLL JUST TELL TH'BOSS IM a MARRIED MAN AND CANT NOUKNOW ID A LOT RATHER S\T RIGHT HERE AND NEVER MOVE AN \NCH ALLTH REST OF OUR LWES-Y00BETCHUH' “You Can’t Feel Romantic At All Times THEN YOURE NOT TIRED OF ME_ - .ARE\(OU - d ‘a; ‘BREAK AWAY FROMMY BUNGALOW- AMONG OFFICIALS Sudden Ascendancy of Lloyd-George as Potential Savior of England is Cause of Thinly Veiled Attacks. ARE MAKING POLITICAL CAPITAL | Haldane Reveals Fact That George Was Member of Committee Which Framed Munition Plan. By J. W. T. MASON. New York, July 12.—Jealousies in the British government over the sud- den ascendancy of Lloyd-George as the potential savior of the empire are the cause of thinly veiled attacks now being made on the minister of munitions. Some of England’s states- men are intent on making political capital for themselves out of the war and they do not regard Lloyd- | George’s prestige with any kindness. - This is why Lord Haldane, the late lord chancellor, has gone out of his way to reveal the fact that a minis- terial committee to increase the out- put of munitions was formed last Oc- tober and among the members was Lloyd-George himself. Lord Haldane suggests the measure now being ta- ken to speed up the production of wer stores ought to have beer begun last autumn. Nine Months Behind. The inference which the ex-lord chancellor desires to create is that Lloyd-George is nine months behind hand with his plans to save the em- pire. Lord Haldan is Premier As- quith’s closest political and personal friend. It is impossible to believe that the attack on ~Lloyd-George would have been made except with . Asquith’s tacit approval, if not with his direct knowledge. Suggestions have recently been made in England that Lloyd-George is. destined to oust Mr. Asquith, as prime minister. Doubtless that has been discussed by Lord Haldane and Mr. Asquith, with the result that an effort has now been made to demon- strate that Lloyd-George was ag blind as the war office, earlier in the war, to the urgent need for more am- munition, s Kitchener Was Chumn.n Lord Kitchener, however, was chairman of the government’s muni- tions committee last October and he, was then at the height of his prestige and power. He was virtual dictator. of England and could not have been overridden by Lloyd-George or any one else. His responsibility was ab- solute. The failure he made on the job is not yet fully understood by English- men, though it is by the Germans. The attacks on Lord Kitchener by those who knew his limitations of executive ability caused the ammuni- tion scarcity are now taking the form of a flank movement. Maj. Gen. Sir Stanley von Donop, as master gen- eral of ordnance, was Kitchener’s chief subordinate in the munitions ‘bureau of the war office. The demand for Von Donop’s re- moval is an attempt to fastén respon- sibility by inference on Kitchener, who outlined the policy which Von Donop followed. But, Von Donop’s retirement would be a triumph for Lloyd-George, who is believed to de- sire that his own hands ‘be streng- thened through the infliction of pub- lic punishment on the higher in com:- petents at the war office. Rival poli- ticians don’t want this to happen and so England still remains in the mud- dling stage. COMMISSIONERS IN SESSION County Board Holds July Meeting— All Members Present. With all commissioners in attend- ance the county board met at the court house this morning . for' the regular July meeting. The day was spent in routine work and in con- sidering road petitions. It is ex- pected that the meeting will be of short duration. The commissioners in attendance when the meeting be- gan were Chairman Rako, Clement- son, Lennon and Thompson, the fifth members, Hayes, arriving later. Summer Hotel Open for Business To- day—Boat House Being Built. The Birchmont -Beach summer ho- tel, of which Bemidji is so proud, was opened for business this morniug are registered, and many reservations made. Meals have been. served to early arrivals for several days but the hotel will be officially opéned with dinner this evening. The grand opening, to be featured by a ban- quet and dance, will be held on Thursday evening, July 22. Visitors to Bemidji who have visited the Birchmont hotel enthuse over its beauty and claim that it has no -equal in the United States as a sum- mer resort. Carpenters are now at work on a fine two-story boat and bath house which will extend out in the water 18 feet. The first floor will be used as a boat house and thé second for a dressing room.. A large garage will be started today. BAND PREPARES FOR FAIR Louis Burcixlrd. New Director, Says Bemidji’s Musical Organization Will Attract Attention.at- Exhibition. MUCH INTEREST BEING TAKEN Louis Burchard, of St. Paul, who succeeds H. Vieson as director of the Bemidji band, has taken active charge of the organization. He pre- dicts that it will soon be one of the best bands in the state and is plan- ning for the state fair engagement. For twenty-five years Burchard has been leading bands and orches- tras and until recently conducted a school of music at St. Paul. He is considered as being one of the lead- ing band directors in the nortbwest. In the future more popular music will be played by the band and many of the players- will be given speciul instruction. In addition a first class band orchestra will be organized. Burchard gives instruction on any in- strument and is an excellent violin player. “I will insist on certain require- ments during my directorship,” said Burcherd, “‘put it will be my effort to: mifi the “work as congenial as -=4 possible and eause-eyery member to! ‘| take pride and interest in the band. As soon as we can have each player working for. the best interests of tha organization and anxious to improve its standard we are going to have a band that will not ‘have to take a back seat for any of them. We have much good material.” Having been prominent in St. Paul musical circles the new director is anxious: to take a first class organi- zation to the state fair and he stated this ‘morning that he feels certain he is to feel proud of the band during the entire week’s engagement. BEMIDJI FARMER KILLS SWEETHEART AND THEN TURNS GUN ON HIMSELF T. G. Mol, for 22 years a resident of Frohn township, and one of the best known farmers in Beltrami county, shot and killed Miss Alma Gutterun, his sweetheart, at Thiet River Falls yesterday. He then turned the gun on himself. .Accord- ing to United Press information Mol attempted the double tragedy Satur- day but failed, a neighbor interfer- ing. It is believed that Mol was jealously insane. Before committing the crime the man wrote several notes begging forgiveness. Moi was highly respected here and known as a hard worker. He was about 36 years old. Tennis Tournament Games Several games were played in the Tennis club tournament yesterday, the results being as follows: A. L. Barker defeated A. A. Andrews, 7-6 and 7-5; R. L. Given won from W. J. Twoly, 6-0 and 6-1, and Dr. D. L. Stanton lost to H. M. Stanton, 6-2 and 6-3. Other participants are urged to play off their games as soon as possible in order that the handi- cap matches may begin. (fications. * TBENIDJI ASSESSED VALUATION 469,98 Figures AnnonnoedhyAmnuyd, and already a large number of guests Show That Personal Property in City is Valued at $1,415,182. SALOON CLOSING CAUSES DROP Records Claim That Bemidji Has But 136 Automobiles—Other Interest- ing Information is Found. Bemidji’s personal property valua- tion totals $1,415,182, according to the last assessment as -taken by ‘Thomas Lloyd, assessor. The full valuation last year was $1,467,962. The total assessed valuation of per- sonal property is $469,198, ‘while last year it was $484,073, a decrease of $14,875, These figures are most encouraging and show that although 27 saloons, four beer houses and one brewery have closed since the last assessment was taken that in reality the assessed valuation of the city has increased. The closing of the brewery causes Bemidji to lose $11,000 a year in taxes. More than a car load of beer was assessed in each of the four dis- tributing depots a year ago. Moneys and Credits Large. A big gain is seen in moneys and credits. Last year the total was $386,233 and this year it is $564,- 467. This increase is caused by the increased amount of credit which is carried on the books of merchants and wholesale houses. Several in- stitutionshave tripled the amount of oredit extended during the twelve months. 5] Have But 136 Automobiles. According to the tax records Be- midji had but 136 automobiles on the first day of last Jume. There are now more than 200 here. The records of Assessor Lloyd also show that there are but 246 sewing ma- chines, the assessed valuation being $773; the assessed valuation of watches and clocks is $402; diamonds and jewelry $1,635; pianog - (of which there are 122) $2,9756 spd horses and mules, of which there are 190, $6,483. Dogs Assessed at $21. . Dogs of the city .are agsessed at 21 5 plements $199. The 136 biles are assessed-at $20,086, cycles $29. Lumber Largest Item. The largest assessment is made on lumber, lath and shingles, being $148,000. Logs, poles, posts and railroad ties are assessed at $74,704. Goods of merchandise of wholesale merchants and jobpers are assessed at $13,300 and goods of retail mer- chants at $73,180. Typewriters, adding machines, cash registers and computing scales are assessed at $2,- 036, typesetting machines and presses.at $3,310, equipment of pool rooms $900, barber shops $540. Elevators and warehouses are as- sessed at $4,980, steam and motor boats $968. Rails, poles, wires, ties, mains and pipes of railway, light, heat, power and gas companies are assessed at $4,000, shares of bank stock $39,699 and bonds and stocks $1,800. In Four Classifications. Under the state law the personal property is assessed in four classi- The first includes mines, of which we have none, which are assessed at 50 per cent of their full value; the second includes household furniture, clocks and jewelry, which is assessed at 26 per cent of its true and full value; the third includes horses, mules, cattle, lumber, ma- chines, office furniture, etc., and is assessed at 33 1-3 per cent of the true and full value and the fourth includes material of railways and power companies, bank. stock and bonds which are assessed at 40 per cent. P Made Few Changes. But few changes were made in the assessments as made by Assessor Lloyd when the board of review was in session, showing that his work automo- . | had been performed in a most efficient and capable manner. ELKS GRAND LODGE REUNION Los Angeles, July 12.—This was Pasadena and Glendale day at the Elks Grand Lodge reunion. Thou- sands of visiting Elks journeyed to Pasadena and Glendale, where they ‘were entertained at luncheon by local lodges and then taken on automo- bile rides through the beautiful foot~ hill country. Judge Hiram A. Simons, United States commissioner, left this morn- ing for Duluth where he will attend & session of the Federal court. Thera are several matters pertaining to the enforcement of the ' Indian treaty provisions which are to be hrongh on ‘during the’ term. The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Wi liams, who died Saturday night, will be hald at the Bnntint church tc g clock. last bl