Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, September 20, 1915, Page 1

st —_———_——_— THE BEMID VOLUME 13, NO:225. BEMIDJ], mmiso’u MONDAY Emfl SEPTEMBER 20, 1915. _ FORTY CENTS PER lm ; HELENAKLYBERG IS AWARDED $I(66 DAMAGES Wife of Man Who Was Killed by Auto Wins Suit Against L Liquor Dealer, SUITS AGAINST OTHER DEALERS ARE DISMISSED I M. J. Brown, Plaintiff’s Attorney, f in Suit Against M. M. Sulli- I van and Sureties, _ The jury in the case of Helena Klyberg against M. M. Sullivan and the Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Mary- land, awarded late Saturday after- noon in the district court, $1,166.66 damages to Mrs. Klyberg. The case was called Thursday be- tore Judge W. S. McClenahan. Killed by Auto. Lars Klyberg, husband of Mrs. Klyberg, was run over by an automo- bile.and killed, June 24, 1914. Mr. Klyberg was intoxicated at the time 4 of the accident and Mrs. Klyberg { brought the suit, claiming that M. M. Sullivan sold liquor and permitted Mr. Klyberg to become intoxicated so that he was unable to take care of himself. She asked for $2,000 The Fidelity & Deposit Co. was surety for Mr. Sullivan. Other Suits Dismissed. Mrs. Klyberg also brought suit against John Bye and Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland; . against & 4 Ole Anderson and American Surety Co. of New York, and Harry Gun- salus and Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland. These cases have been dismissed. M. J. Brown was the attorney for Helena Klyberg in the M. M. Sulli- van suit and Thomas Keefe and E. E. McDonald were the attorneys for the defendants. CLAIMS INDIAN LAWS OF 1889 ARE VIOLATED Washington, Sept. 20.—Secretary Lane, Indian Commissioner Sells and John Burke, treasurer of the United States, were cited in district supreme court to show cause om Oct.-1 why they should not be. enjoined from paying any part of $160,000 which the Chippewa Indians of Minnesota claim under a law of 1889, The suit was filed through J. . Morrison, president of the general tribal council of the Chippewas. Tt is contended that terms of the act have been violated. ROBBERS STEAL $2,000 FROM BANK MESSENGER New York, Sept. 20.—Two high- waymen in the heart of New York this afternoon held up Vincent Ma- loney, bank messenger, and after beating him took $2,000 in cash and checks. The robbers escaped. BIRCHMONT BEACH HOTEL CLOSES FOR WINTER The summer hotel at Birchmont | Beach closed today for the season b 1915. The season has been very suceessful. The hotel will open next year, probably the latter part of May. GEIL ISSUES WARRANT FOR STATE FUNDS County Treasurer Earl Geil has is- sued a warrant for $17,763.74 to ‘Walter Smith, state treasurer, for the regular state fund from Beltrami county. OVER 50 KILLED IN RAID, SAY SURVIVORS Air War Survivors Arrive in New York and Claim London Raid Dam- age Greater Than Reported. New York, Sept. 20.—Survivors of the London air raid, Sept. 8, arrived in New York this morning. Several of the survivors told of the bombs dropping within a few blocks of the Bank of England and the resi- dence of the lord mayor of London. . 50 Killed in Raid. Although London officials reported that only 20 had been killed, several of the survivors stated that they be- lieved that over 50 were Killed. One of the Zeppelin bombs struck a buss, went through the roof and killed fourteen. There was over a million dollars’ property loss, accord- ing to the survivors WEDDING LICENSE ISSUED A wedding license was issued to- day to Thomas Henry Gorman and Edna Firmenich, both of Baudette. ——— County Fair Is Most \‘529{ 0#/ The tem: %, ual fair of Beltrami county, the wn %, successful ever held, closed Satu.” ~ The fair had more exhibits, betu ~hibits and better programs than <+ former fair. ’ Gate Receipts Good. The total gate and grandstand re- ceipts were $808.20 and the .conces- sions amounted to $107. Last year the total gate and grand stand re- ceipts were $726.40 and the conces- sions were $465. Saturday was Farmers’ Day and there were nearly 1,000 people in at- tendance. The Bemidji band played and an excellent program was given. W. T. Blakely won first prize for the best team of farm horses; E. Longrake was second, and Charles Villemin was third. Wagon Race Interesting. The farmers’ wagon race resulted as follows: Charles Barclay, first; E. Stora, second; Gust - Bratten, third, and Martin Moe, fourth. This was one of the best entertainments on the track. Each man was com- pelled to harness his team, hitch it to the wagon and drive once around the track. First money was $10 and second $5. Smith Wins Race. The pony race, one heat, resulted as follows: Dale Smith, first; Paul Jarchow, second, and Gordon Smith, third. First prize was $5.00 and second prize was $3.00. The running race by farmers’ Lorses was heatedly contested, tak- ing three heats to decide the winner. A. P. Ritchie’s horse won first prize, Gust . Moe’s horse second- prize and Charles Barclay won the third prize. Farmers Win Tug of War. The tug-of-war between the farm- ers and the Bemidji men proved to be one of the most interesting con- tests of the day, the farmers win- ning after an exciting five-minute pull. The prize of $15 was awarded to_the huskies from the country. The teams were as follows: Farm- ers—Gust Berg, Knute Aakus, Gun- der Aakus, Iver Ongstad, Edwin Longreck, Alfred Moen, A. P. Rit- chic, Henry Wilson and A. H. Trow- bridge. - The town team included S. C. Bailey, William Gaines, P. L. Brown,Chfef- Ripple, Ted Geténell, Ole Hulett, J. K. Given, Jacob Koec- loeski and George Pellow. Successful Ever Held er; second, Aug. Jarchow; third, George Wilson; fourth, W. T. Blake- ly; fifth, A. P. Ritchie. p Northern Pacific Cup—A. P. Rit- chie. Women’s Exhibits Many. Petticnat—mrst, Mrs. T. N. Rode, 1715 M. Ave.; ‘second, Anna Rugg, ‘Wilton: Corset Cover—First, Caroline Son- strud, Bemidji; second, Mrs. T. N. Rode, 715 M. Ave.; third, Ella Nor- rie, 402 Minn. Ave. Stockings—First,” Mrs. Olof Op- sahl, Bemidji; second, Lucina Wal- lace, Bemidji; third, Mrs. Charles Vandersluis, Bemidji. Night Dress—First, Margaret An- derson, Bemidji; second, Mary E. McCallister, Bemidji; third, Mrs. Ef- fie Stafford, Bemidji. s Jacket—First, Mrs. Geo. Posz, Be- midji; second, Mrs. Charles Vanders- luis, Bemidji. Hood—First, Mrs. Hugh Graham, Puposky; second, Mrs, Walberg, Be- midji; third, Mrs. George Posz, Be- midji. Cap—First, Bemidji. Slippers—First, Mrs. O. B. Sonstrud, Bemidji; second, Flora Bird, Black- duck; third, Mrs. James Williams, Blackduck. Mittens—First, Mrs. O. B. Son- strud, Bemidji; second, Mrs. Charles Vandersluis, Bemidji; third, Lucina Wallace, Bemidji. Shawl—First, Mrs. O. B. Sonstrud, Bemidji. Puposky Woman Wins Prize, Apron—First, Mrs. Hugh Graham, Mrs. C. C. Johnson, Fair Best Ever. “The fair was the best we ever had,” said Superintendent of Schools Stewart, this morning. ‘“The school exhibits were by far the best we ever had and the industrial exhibits, ac- cording to Mr. Erickson, the judge, were ranked with the best in the en- tire state. The teachers and echil- dren deserve much credit for their work. The canning contest created more interest than we expected. Two sets of contestants were tied for first place and the prizes were later given to School District No. 3, Town of Eckles, first, and the Village of Ny- more, second. The bread contest and the potato contests have not been decided but the decisions will be an- nounced the latter part of this week.” Prize Lists Published. The Pioneer published a list of prize winners in Saturday evenings’ paper. An additional list is as fol- lows: Ripe Tomatoes—First, Mrs. C. D. Arnold Bemidji; second, Lee Hiltz, Bemidji; third, Glen Conger, Be- midji. ) Small Red Tomatoes—First, Lee Hiltz, Bemidji; second, Mrs. F. Hitch- cock, 1229 Park Ave., Bemidji. Small yellow tomatoes—Tirst, Lee Hiltz, Bemidji; second, Peter Narum, Bemidji, R. No. 2. Large Green Tomatoes— First, Carl E. Nelson, Bemidji; second, F. A. Hansen; third, Mrs. C. D. Arnold. Be- midji. Jersey Calf—First, W. M. Dand- liker; second, David Vincent; third, Herman Fenske. Beef Cow—First, second, August Jarchow; M. Severens. . Beef Yearling Heifer—First, Charles Barcley; second, Bert Beck- keson. d B. Bakkensen; third, G. SCOO [E05S T NEVER MAVE SEEN YOU WITH YOUR. GLASSES OFF - WHY NOUEVEN SLEEP N oM Puposky; second, Mrs. F. Lubeck, Bemidji; third, Mrs. A. Hoganson, Bemidji. Collar—First, Mrs. Richard Leet, Blackduck; second, Mrs. O. B. Steph- ens, Bemidji; third, Mrs. T. N. Rode, Bemidji. Collar Set—First, Mrs. Hugh Gra- ham, Puposky; second, Flora Bird, Blackduck. Carpet—First, Mrs. Herman Fen- ske, Bemidji. Rug—First, Miss Ruth L. Wil- liams, Bemidji; second, Mrs. Lottie Lonis, Bemidji; third, Mary M. Smith, Nymore. qult-‘-lsl, Nellie Crowell Bemidji; second, Flora Bird, Blackduck; third, Mrs. James, . A g Mare or Gelding—First " Herman Jarchow; second, A. P. Ritchie. Mare or Gedling—First, Herman Fensky; second, August Jarchow. Registered Mare, 2 years or over— First, W. T. Blakely. Mare or Gelding, yearling—First, W. T. Blakely; second, Charles Bar- cley; third, Olof Larson. Mare and Colt—First, H. M. Mer- ryman. Colt—First, Ralph Cunningham. Farm Team in Harness—First, W. T. Blakely; second, Ed Longrake; third, Charles Villenin; fourth, Her- man Fenske; fifth, M. Rysge. Mason Wins First. One Jack (special)—First, W. M. Mason. Holstein—First, W. G. Schroeder. Holstein Bull, Yearling—First, Northern Cedar Lumber Co.; second, Frohn Bull club; third, A. P. Rit- chie. Guernsey Bull Calf—First, August Jarchow. Jersey Bull—First, George Wilson. Jersey Bull, Yearling—First, L. A. Gould. Holstein Cows — First, W. G. Schroeder; second, I. B. Olson; third, A. P. Ritchie; fourth, M. Ryge; fifth, ‘W. T. Blakely. Cedar to Win Prize. Holstein Heifers—First, Northern Cedar Lumber Co.; second, W. G. Schroeder; third, Mat Mayer; fourth, Nelson Willet; fifth, A. P. Ritchie. Holstein Heifers, Yearlings — First, W. T, Blakeiy; second, A. P. Ritchie; third, Charles Bardey; fourth, W. G. Schroeder. Holstein Calf—First, Cedar Co.; second, Mat third, Charles Barcley. Guernsey Cow—TFirst, Aug. Jar- chow; second, Buck Wheelock; third, Charles Barcley; fourth, Olof Lar- son; fifth, G. M. Severens. Guernsey Heifers—First, 0. W. Whiting; second, Aug. Jarchow. Northern Mayer; Another list of prize winners will | & Dairy Herd—First, W. G. Schroed- | THE CUB REPORTER be published tomiorrow. -| goers of clean, clear, sharp and the STANTON MENTII)NEII Rev. S E P. Whit STATE T, AUGTION - FOR U, §. SENATOR Demoorats Throuchout State See Strong Candidate for Toga in Bemidji Judge, Judge Charles W.'sunto‘n of Be- midji is being mentioned in connec- tion with the Democratic nomination for United States senator. ‘Wm. T. Bell in the St. Paul Pioneer Press writes the following in re- gard to the candidacy o(_ Judge Stanton: Meets With- F\wr. The mention of Judge Chlrlu W Stanton’s name in connection with the Democratic nomination for Unit- ed States senator has met with a good deal of favor on the part of Democrats throughout the. state. The judge was a newspaper man and practicing lawyer before he donned the woolsack. Also- he was & very active Democratic politician; He served-his party as®a member of the state central committee and in several other capacities, “'Wher- ever there was work to be done he cheerfully did his share.- There was no reward in sight, either, for in those days the prospects for the elec- tion of a Democrat to any state of- fice was generally reckoned as nil. Is Good Speaker. Stanton was a good .speaker, as well as a clever writer. He was ge- nial, just as he is now with a hand shake that will always be rémemhs- ed, and he has since proved to be 2 great vote-getter. . The Democrats might go farther and fare- -worse in their search for a nominee. i LATEST PICTURES' T BE SHOWN AT GRAND G. S. Harding, Manager, Contracts for Pictures to Be From 30 to 60 Days 0ld. . A theater announcement of wun- usual interest is that of G. 8. Hard- ing of the Grand theater, who - an- nounces that he has secured a con- - with tnwmwh? -Lubin, Selig and Essanay Co. for plctures from 30 to 60 days old. The mew pictures will insure the theater- most modern pictures. | GEORGE ELLETSON WEDS Resigns fo Accept Another Call Rev. 8. E. P. White, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, yesterday tendered his resignation to his con- gregation, to accept a call from the First Presbyterian church of Long- mont, Col. He expects to be re- leived by Oct. 10. A meeting of the congregation will be held this evening to act on the resignation. Rev. White has been pastor of the Bemidji church for nearly twelve years, coming here from Lakefield, Minn, ARGHIBALD, DUMBA MESSENGER, ARRIVES Correspondent Arrives in New York unrlj.iner Rotterdam; Asserts - ' Innocence. New York, Sept. 20.—James Ar- chibald, correspondent, messenger for Dr. Dumba, Austrian ambassador, whose recall was asked for by the United States, arrived here this morning on the liner Rotterdam. He asserted his innocent inten- tions when he carried a letter for Dr. Dumba and said that he had made no attempt to violate the laws of neutrality. Archibald went to his attorney's -{office as .soon as the liner had landed. CHIMNEY FIRE DOES LITTLE DAMAGE AT TABER HOME The fire department was called to the home of Frank Taber, 1116 Min- nesota avenue, this morning on ac- count of a chimney fire. The damage was. slight. BISHOP MORRISON TO CONFIRM CLASS HERE Bishop Morrison of Duluth will be at the Episcopal church in Bemidji, Sunday, Oct. 3, for confirmation. The services will be held Sunday evening. 'MISS ELLA SWANSON. George Elletson, of the Bemidji postoffice force, who took out a li- cense Friday to wed Miss Ella Swan- son of Carver, Minn., left Saturday for that place where the wedding took place. Paramount Secured. Mr. Harding also announces that he has contracted with the Para- mount and Famous Player Co., l%il#l{liill#lk*# Lasky-Belasco productions, for feat- ure pictures. These will be shown every Tuesday and ‘Thursday after Oct. 5. The Vitagraph, Lubin, Selig and Essanay pictures will be shown every- Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Every Monday, in-addition to this program, will be shown the Hearst- Selig Weekly and on every Friday will be shown & “Ham and Bud Comedy."” Metro Pictures Sunday. Metro pictures will be shown Sun- day. Mr. Harding announces Mary Pick- ford in “Fauchone on the Chicket” for Tuesday, Oct. 6. NAVAL MILITIA T0O HOLD REGULAR MEET TONIGHT The Bemidji naval militia will hold a regular meeting tonight. Lieuten- ant Barker requests the members to wear white hats and blue jerseys. liiikii#liiillifii SPEEDER JOINS COURT AUTO CLUB The municipal court auto club received an application for a new membership Satur- day wlien Bob Lauritzen was arrested for speeding on Bel- trami avenue. His application will be considered Saturday morn- ing. He was released on bail. ********t*!*** ;£ Kk ok ok kk R Kk k kR ok ok ok 380 GAME LICENSES ISSUED Three hundred and eighty small game licenses have been issued to Beltrami county hunters. Several women hunters have taken out li- censes. GENERAL VILLA EVAGUATES TORREON Washington, Sept. 20.—Villa has evacuated Torreon, according to a confirmation received here this after- noon. RESTA SETS A NEW WORLD’'S RECORD New York, Sept. 20.—Dario Resta, winner of this year’s Vanderbilt cup and grand, prize automobile races, drove his car over the new two-mile track at Sheepshead Bay Saturday for 10 miles in 5:32 4-5, an estimated speed of 108.30 miles an hour. The car had a displacement of 274 cubic inches and the official time was an- nounced as a world’s record for a car of this caliber. Some weeks ago at Chicago, Resta covered the first 10 miles of a long race in 5:55.7, so that be bettered this record Saturday by nearly 2-3 seconds. Faster time has been made by Oldfield and Lester, but it was explained today by some of the track officials that this greater speed was obtained by cars of over 700 cubic inches displacement. 2 “Humpty Ilumuty Has Nothing On The Boss’ Glasses BAT, WI‘H OUT '\“GSE GL!&SES~ M 30 N'EAR SIGHTED ALL I CaN, STH 7 BAX TIMBEII HI)I.IJINIiS SPECIAL SESSION More Than 2,000,000,000 Feet of Timber to Be Sold at Auction; Bel- trami County Timber Included. St. Paul, Sept. 20.—More than 2,000,0000,000 feet of timber in] northern Minnesota will be sold at auction at the state capitol, Oct. 15, it was announced at the state audi- tor’s office today. The decision to sell the timber, which -8 in Cook, Lake, St. Louis, Koochiching, Itasea, Cass and Bel- trami counties, was reached after a lengthy meeting of the state timber board in the governor's office, It was declared by officlals that -the timber is in danger of damage or destruction by fire. Authorizes Sale. State Auditor Preus, who was au- thorized to conduct the sale said today that purchasers would be re- quired to deposit 16 per cent of the sale price at the time of the pur- chase. Approval was given by the timber board to the action of Auditor Preus in asking the commissioner of the general land office in Washington for his opinion as to whether it is advisable for the state to seek an act of congress to reimburse Minne- sota for timber cut under govern- ment permit on state lands. No action will be. taken by the state until Federal Commissioner Tall- man’s reply has been carefully con- sidered, Mr. Preus said. MYRON T. HERRICK OFFERS NEW FINANCING PLAN FOR IRRIGATION WORK San Francisco, Sept. 20.—Speak- ing, he said, from the standpoint of a banker, Myron T. Herrick made the principal speech today before the In- ternational Irrigation Congress. He declared his belief that the principal troubles of irrigation work in the United States are financial. “The United States Reclamation service has built 8,600 miles of canals,” said Herrick, “sought . to reach from Palm Beach, Fla., -to Fairbanks, Alaska, and back again; has built dikes, roads, tunnels, drain- age ditches, railroads, electric lh'ms and - te}ophone:-svstems; . ]‘lgmegn. now be watered, 27,116 farms, total- ing 1,343,193 acres. The value of] crops on irrigated lands in 1913 was $15,732,000 and of live stock and squipment, $16,484,297. One hun- dred and fifty-three towns sprung up. All this practically since 1906 when water first was supplied.” MOHR GASE GOES TO = THE GRAND JURY Providence, Sept. 20.—The grand jury meeting today took up the case of the three negroes charged with the murder of Dr. C. Franklin Mohr and the evidence concerning Mrs. Mohr’s alleged plot against her hus- band’s life. The case has.been placed first on the docket and if indictments are returned immediate trial is expected, special arrangements having been made to prevent the case going over to the December term. COTTON FARMERS FAIL TO RECEIVE LOAN; DEMAND PRICES Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 20.—The Na- tional Farmers’ Union meets here tomorrow “to fix a reasonable price for cotton.” President C. 8. Bar- rett of the union declares that not a farmer in the entire South ever succeeded in borrowing a dollar of the $6500,000,000 which Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo announced a year ago was ready to loan to the cotton producers. = Unless the farmers succeed in ob- taining the money this year, he con- tends, the business world will suffer. Twelve and a half cents per pound is the price that will pmbnbly be fixed. George Dolan of Tenstrike left this afternoon for Madrid, Neb., to visit his father. Alpena, 8. D.—The new opera house here has been completed. By uHOP'; WILSON MAY CALL OF SENATE IN NoV. President is Considering Calling to Study Relations With South America. VICE PRESIDENT MARSHALL T0 CONFER WITH CHIEF EXECUTIVE Senator Stone of Missouri Will Dis- cuss Advisability of Session With Officials Tomorrow. ‘Washington, Sept. 20.—President Wilson is considering calling & spe- cial session of the senate to clesr up the relations with Central and South America. The session will probably be called prior' to the regular session, Dec. 4. Vice-President to Confer. Vice-President Marshall will ar- rive in Washington this week and will confer with the president. Senator Stone of Missouri will call on the president tomorrow regarding the advisability of a special. session. FRENCH MINISTER SAYS FRANCE WILL PAY LOAN Paris, Sept. 20.—The minister of finance, H. Ribout, today told Fred- erick Allen of New York, who is here, that he was impressed with the way that the bankers of the United States were meeting with the loan needs. He said that he had no doubt hut that the French would be able to pay the loan. SOCIALISTS NOT OPPOSED TO WAR Paris, Sept. 20.—John Hodge, no- ted socialist member of the British Parliament, while here this afternoon said that the English socialists are not opposed to the war but are not willing to premature peace. “They do not want prematute peace,” he said, “but want complete peace and freedom for all.” mxnmnom = Paris, Sept. 20.—The Gcmlnl bombarded St. Menehould with long range guns last night and killed sev- eral civilians, including the assistant mayor. The city hall and other buildings were damaged. public ROCKEFELLER JR. CONFERS WITH FATHER ON LOAN Cleveland, Ohio, Sept. 20.—John Rockefeller, Jr., is here today, con- ferring with his father. It is be- lieved that the big Allies’ war loan is being discussed. SATURDAY NIGHT CLUB BANQUETS AT HOTEL A banquet and dancing party was given by the Saturday Night club i at the Birchmont Beach hotel Sat- 7 urday evening which was attended by the club members and their wives. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Dyer, Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Torrance, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Marcum, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Denu, Mr and Mrs. G. M. Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. W. Z. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Wedge, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Schumaker and Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Baer. GREEGE ANDROUMANIA MAY ENTER BIG WAR Rome, Sept. 20.—Indications this afternoon are that Greece and Ru- mania are preparing to join the Al- lies if Bulgaria joins on the side .of Germany. YACHT IN DISTRESS ON LAKE MICHIGAN; GUARDS TO RESCUE Chicago, IIl., Sept. 20.—A - tele- phone message from an Indiana town sent Captain Garland of the United States coast guard crew racing to the aid of a large private pleasure yacht which is reported to be.in dis- tress in a fog oft Lake Michigan. The yacht has not been identified. DAMAGE SUIT DISMISSED The John Wilcox suit against the Ctookston Lumber Co. in the district court has been settled and dismissed. Mr. Wilcox brought suit against the company to recover damages to his land ‘caused by the construction. of a road by the lumber company at ‘Wilton several years ago.. Sl