Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, February 14, 1916, Page 1

THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER VOLUME XIV, NO. 41. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, MONDAY E VENING, FEBRUARY 14, 1916. FORTY CENTS PEfrB. Mofiptg CITY ELECTION T0 BE HELD IV, BEMIDJI TOMORN=": %, FOR RE-ELECTION Polls to Be Open From Six in the Morning Until Nine in the Evening. PRESENT EXECUTIVE HAS EXCELLENT RECORD McCuaig Stands for Economy and Strict Enforcement of AH Laws, CAMPAIGNS HAVE BEEN MOST QUIET IN YEARS Tomorrow Bemidji will hold a city election. The polls will be open at six o’clock in the morning and will close at nine in the evening. Every one is exhorted to get out to vote. The exercise of franchise should be the ambition of every male in the city and those to whom that right now belongs should under no circumstances fail to vote. Voting Places. The following are the places: First Ward—Miller’s store. Second Ward—City hall. Third Ward—Log building in rear of Dicaire’s store. Fourth Ward—Dalton building, on Third street. The offices for election are mayor, city clerk, city treasurer, assessor and an alderman from each ward. For Re-election. The present city officials are can- didates for re-election. They are Mayor William MecCuaig; George Stein, city clerk; George W. Rhea, city treasurer; T. J. Lloyd, assessor; J. P. Lahr, alderman of the First ward; Tom Smart, alderman of the Second ward; Paul Foucault, alder- man of the Third ward, and R. E. Miller, alderman of the Fourth ward. Campaign Quiet. The campaign for city officers has been one of the most quiet in the his- tory of Bemidji. However, effective work has been done by all the can- didates. ‘With the exception of the First ward place, the Socialists have an en- tire ticket in the field. Has Good Terms. It was pointed out today that “if one good term deserves another,” surely three good terms deserve rec- ognition at the hands of the people. Mayor McCuaig has been elected mayor of Bemidji three times—the last time with but little opposition because the people generally realized that he was a man particularly well qualified for the position, who could not be coaxed or driven into doing any act or thing detrimental to the welfare of the city. McCuaig for Economy. He has always stood for the most rigid economy, but at the same time was always ready and willing to aid in public improvements required and made necessary by the steady growth of Bemidji. Prosecutes Violators. During his administration Bemidji has changed from a ‘“‘saloon town” to a “saloonless city,” a change which 2 great many predicted would result in open and wide-spread violations of the law. Yet Mayor McCuaig by his fearless prosecution of those at- tempting to evade the law, has prac- tically stamped out all illegal traffic in intoxicating liquor. McCuaig is Consistent. Mayor McCuaig has at all times been a consistent, persistent and in- telligent booster for Bemidji and Northern Minnesota. During his encumbency of the office he has been instrumental in bringing to Bemidji numerous conventions for the better- ment and uplift of Bemidji and its people, and with the hearty and co- operation of the city council has caused many permanent improve- ments to be made, chief among which might be mentioned the magnificent steel bridge across the Mississippi near the outlet. Draws Favorable Comment. Mayor McCuaig is the only mayor of Bemidji who ever attended a meet- ing of the League of Minnesota Muni- cipalities. He attended the meeting at St. Peter two years ago and by his actiye participation in that meet- ing drew very favorable comment from the newspapers. ‘Why Change Now? Not a single argument can be used against his re-election or, in fact, not a single argument has been used except that he has held three terms. polling If he has made a good chief execu- tive for three terms, as even his op- %, MAYOR WM. M'CUA the office *x o KR KKK KKK KKK KKK KKK KKK KKK KKK KKK K FOR RE- KKK KKK KKK KKK KKK K KRR KRR KKK KK KK ELECTION he | MAYOR WILLIAM M’CUAIG KEKKKKKKKKKKKK KKK * BEMIDJI HAS A MAYOR % KR KK KKK RKKKKKKKK K Bemidji has a mayor. Bemidji not only has a mayor, but it has “some” mayor. Mayor William McCuaig is not necessarily a prohibitionist, but he has it ‘““doped out” that a man dealing in liquor without a license is breaking the law, and he has taken and is taking decided steps to have the law-breaking stopped in the town of which he is the official head. Mayor McCuaig does not forget that when liquor dealers sell booze in his town, it is not merely a violation of the Indian treaty, but of the laws of the state and the city of Bemidji, and he is not one to stand hy and let the laws be broken when ii is his duty to see to it that they are not.—Grand Rapids Independent.—(Reprinted by the Bemidji Sentinel.) ponents admit, why change now? Any officer improves with experi- ence and it is safe to say that if re- elected Mayor McCuaig by his ex- perience will be better able to dis- charge the duties of the office better than ever before. Vote for Mayor William McCuaig for re-election. REPORTED GERMANS GOT FOOTHOLD HERE Evidence Shows Teutons Sought to to Buy Inter-Oceanic Canal Route. ‘Washington, Feb. 14.—The United State senate committee of foreign af- fairs has found a plan to establish a foothold on the Western hemisphere. Evidence shows that Germany sought to buy the Inter-Oceanic canal route and right to establish a naval base in Nicaragua. Germany, it is reported, sought to obtain a foot- hold in Colombia by negotiating in- ter-oceanic canal concession by pur- chasing plantations and the estab- lishment of a naval base at Carta- gena. Germany gained paramount influ- ence by organizing the armies of Paraguay and Chili and sought to control the customs of Haiti. Germany practically controls the Islandg of St. Thomas by lease from Denmark. BULGARIA REPORTED MAKING PEACE PROPOSALS London, Feb. 14—A newspaper dispatch states that Bulgaria has made’ separate peace proposals. MRS. FRANK DUNGAN, NEE BELLE LARSON, DEAD Word was received in Bemidji this morning of the death of Mrs. Frank Duncan, formerly Miss Belle Larson of this city, at her home in St. Paul. Mrs. Duncan was a graduate of the Bemidji high school, and was very popular among the younger set in Bemidji before her departure. Besides a husband, Mrs. Duncan is survived by two children. She is al- so survived by her mother, Mrs. P. Parson, and a brother, Louis, both former residents here, and a brother, Andrew, of this city. Mr. and Mrs, Andrew Larson left today for St. Paul- GATHOLIG ORDER INSTALLS OFFIGERS St. Cecelia’s Court of the W. C. O. S. held an installation of officers ifA the basement of the Catholic church yesterday. The officers installed were: Mrs. F. McManus, chief ranger; Mrs. B. J. Gould, vice chief ranger; Mrs. J. Ber- gouers, recording secretary; Mrs. Bd Gould, financial secretary; Mrs. James Miller, treasurer; Mrs. John Ripple, Mrs. Charles Bourcier and Miss Florence Ripple, trustees, Mrs. M. Thome, senior conductor; Mrs. J. Bisiar, junior conductor; Mrs. J. M. Neumann, sentinel, and Mrs. M. Cor- rigan, sentinel. A large attendance was present at the installation. Lunch was served at the E.. J. Gould residence, 717 America avenue, after the business session. The men Foresters were guests of the lodge at the lunch. DEDICATION SERVIGES AT LUTHERAN GHURCH Dedication services were held at the Scandinavian Lutheran church yesterday. Rev. Osmund Johnson is pastor of the church. Rev. T. H. Dahl, D. D., of Minneapolis was in charge of the services. He was as- sisted by pastors of the Bemidji dis- trict. BULGARIANS 0CCUPY ALBANIAN ELBASSAN Sofia, Feb. 14.—The Bulgarians have occupied the Albanian city of Elbassan. They are moving west to join the Austrians and to cut off the Italian quint from Durazzo. BEMIDII HIGH SCHOOL BEMIDJI ROD AND | QUINT DEFEATED BY | GUN CLUB HOLDS - BRAINERD, 30 T0 27 Local Boys Play Good Snappy Game But Are Unable to Down Opponents. BEMIDJI GIRLS’ QUINT DEFEATS' PINE RIVER Title for Sixth District May Be Tied; Games on Neutral Floors Neeesu.ljy. The Bemidji high gchool basket ball team went to Brainerd Saturday night and was defeated by the high school team there, 30 to 27. Brainerd will come to Bemidji for a -game-March 3. If Bemidji wins at that time, the tltle,for the Sixth district and a place at the Carleton tournament will be tied and a game played. The game will either played at Bagley or Akeley. Good Team Work. ‘In the game Saturday night the Bemidji boys showed excellent team work. The score at the end of the first half was 13 to 10 in favor of Bemidji. ’ In the second half sensational lucky shots took the lead from Bemidji. The final score was 30 to 27. The Bemidji lineup was as fol- be lows: Tanner and Johnson, for- wards; Cameron, center , Bailey, Gra- ham and Plummer, ‘guards. Be- midji’s points were scored as fol- lows: i Field goals—Tanner 6, Bailey 2, Johnson 1, Cameron, 1. Free throws—Johnson 5, Tanner 2. The Bemidji quint will meet the St. Cloud five on the local floor next Saturday night. * % GIRLS IN DIRECT LINE FOR NORTH STATE GIRLS’ TITLE The Bemidji high school girls’ bas- ket ball team defeated the team from the Pine River high school at the arnfory Satufday night by a séore of 14 to 4. - The-victoery -will-place the local team in direct line for the Northwestern Minnesota girls’ cham- pionship. Laporte and Bagley are the only strong contenders. Evenly Matched. In the game Saturday night the two on a neutral floor will have to be| - ANNUAL MEETING W A, Grey Heads Organization; New ~ Site to Be Secured North of City. GAME BIRDS TO BE INTRODUCED IN REFUGE Plan to Assist Farmers in Caring for Birds Who Are Unable to Find Food. W. A. Grey was elected president of the Bemidji Rod and Gun club at the annual meeting of that organi- zation held yesterday afternoon at the office of Attorney Thayer C. Bailey. Other officers elected are R. L. Given, vice president, C. W. Van- dersluis, secretary and treasurer, and ‘F. H. Halgren, field captain. To Secure Site. A committee composed of F. G. Halgren, George Kreatz and T. C. Bailey was appointed to choose and improve a new shooting ground. The committee has in view a site in the Fairview addition to Bemidji, north of the cemetery. Representatives of the Bemidji as- sociation will attend the state meet- ing to be held in St. Paul, Feb. 21. To Aid State. Resolutions were passed in which it was stated that the club would as- sist in every way possible the Min- nesota Game and Fish commission in preventing the destruction of game birds in this section and especially in the game refuge at the north end of Lake Bemidji. Food for Birds. As a branch of the Minnesota Game Protective League, which was organ- ized in St. Paul last fall, arrange- ments were made to assist farmers in this vicinity, who are giving shel- ter and feed to unprotected game birds and animals. Many of the birds are starving on account of the deep snow and through the aid of the farmers near by, food will be fur- nished. To Introduce Birds. "~ ~ Plans for the introduction of game birds into the game refuge about Lake Bemidji by the Minnesota Game Protective League were discussed at the club meeting held yesterday through a letter received from Frank D. Blair, field secretary of the league. teams were evenly matched. The score at the end of the first half was 4 to 2 in favor of Bemidji. In the second half the local girls displayed excellent team work and accurate basket shooting. The final score was 14 to 4. The summary: Bemidji—Corrine Carlson center; Edna Anderson, left forward; Emma Klein, right forward; Lucile Moritz, left guard; Carrie Brown, right guard. Pine River—Florence Dunk- el, center; Vivian Ralya, left for- ward; Jeanette Leif, right forward; left guard, Theodore Ramsey; right guard, Edna Dunkel. Field baskets—Bemidji, Corrine Carlson, three, Edna Anderson, three, Emma Klein, one; Pine River—Viv- ian Ralya, one, Jeanette Leif, one. BEMIDJI LODGE TO HOLD BI6 MEETING At a meeting of the entertainment committee of the Modern Brotherhood of America, held Saturday evening it was decided to hold a big meeting Feb. 24, when W. E. Kinman of Minneapolis, state manager, and Ar- thur J. Jones of Minneapolis, a mem- ber of the board of directors, will be present. POLES MAY JOIN KAISER’S TROOPS London, Feb. 14.—A newspaper dispatch stated that the kaiser is‘at- tempting to induce the -Poles to agree to accept autonomy under Ger- many in which event Germany will form an additional army of 900,000 Poles. In part, Mr. Blair said: ‘“We have lately made arrangements with the state to take part in our Big Island game farm and everything is pro- gressing nicely so far. We expect to be able to send out consignments cf pheasants, grouse and quail to the branches next fall for the refuges they have established, and if every- thing works out all right you can de- pend upon getting a nice lot of birds for Bemidji. They will not cost any- thing and in this way we hope to interest other towns into forming branches and getting on the job.” GEORGE P. RIDER SHOT BY FOREMAN George P. Rider of Chicago, Ill., of the firm of Rider & Jones, ditch con- tractors, having work near Kelliher, ‘was shot and killed by a foreman of one of his mining camps in the West. S. G. Jones of Kelliher who is in charge of the work at Kelliher, left this morning for Chicago to attend the funeral. GITY COUNGIL IN REGULAR SESSION The Bemidji city council will meet tonight in regular session at the eity hall. Routine matters will be taken up. PRESIDENT WILSON’S CANDIDACY ANNOUNCED ‘Washington, Feb. 14.—President ‘Wilson today formally announced his candidacy for re-election. [l Iii&i*i!!i****k*** ¥ BEMIDJI GIRL IN x * BIG PHOTO CONTEST * KEKKKK KK KKK KKK KKK MISS JANE BEATRICE MORRISON Miss Morrison has entered the “Beauty and Brains” contest which is being conducted by the Photoplay Magazine in "conjunction with the ‘World Film Corporation. TREATY OF 1854 MAY GLOSE ALL SALOONS IN DULUTH Dr. William Watts Folwell Locates 0ld Treaty Which May Be Enforced. ONLY CONGRESS CAN CANCEL OLD ORDERS University of Minnesota’s First Pr}si- dent Celebrates His Birthday. Minneapolis, Feb. 14.—The sa- loons in the mortheast angle of the state, including Duluth, are doome:i on account of a Chippewa treaty of 1854, according to Dr. William Watts Folwell, who is writing a book on the history of Minnesota. i Up to President. - “The Chippewa treaty.of 1854 con- tains a dry clause which only the president can cancel,” said Dr. Fol- well today. “There was another treaty two years later which contains a duplicate clause which only con- gress can cancel. Dr. Folwell has written to the in- terior department at Washington to see if the treaties have ever been re- voked. Unless these treaties have been revoked the commissioner will have the power to close all the sa- loons under the treaty that Dr. Fol- well has located. Sioux Treaties Found. Sioux treaties under which the southeastern and eastern portions of the state are covered have been found but there is no mention of the liquor clause. Today is the birthday of Dr. Fol- well, who was the first president of the University of Minnesota. He re- ceived hundreds of congratulations. BEMIDJI TOWNSHIP FARM GLUB MEETS The Bemidji Township Farmers’ club held a meeting at the Carr Lake school house Saturday. A special program was given by the children of the district. A. E. Rako, chairman of the board of county commissioners, made a lengthy report on the road and bridge fund and on increasing the dairy in- dustry in this county. A number of Bemidji men attend- ed the meeting and gave short talks. A petition for a mail route was presented at the meeting. About 60 farmers were present. VENIZELOS T0 RETURN TO POLITICAL LIFE Paris, Feb. 14.—Newspapers say that Venizelos has decided to return to active political life, running for place in the Chamber of Deputies. SCOOP THE CUB REPORTER SEX BOSS-WOULDNT THIS BE A SCREAMOFA . COMIC VALENTINE TO GVE YO SOME BoDY Defective ' Pag _ Give You Three Guesses W ‘fl I =] ,‘ il ho The Valentine Was For WELLYOU NOTICE LANT ASKIN' FOR \T BACK. DONTCHUH? 1 By "HOP" GET OFF T’ j SPEEDbWAY- DAWG-- TMOUT | Edward Leonard, Who Formerly Was FORMER BEMIDJI MAN ACCUSED OF ST, PAUL BIG STAMP ROBBERY in Commission Business Here, is Arrested. MAY HAVE BEEN ONE WHO ROBBED CANADIAN BANK Believed to Have Committed Hold-up at Hotel Markham Last i Year. Edward Leonard, alias Lutowsky, who was arrested in Chicago Friday charged with complicity in the theft of $575,000 worth of documentary stamps from the St. Paul Federal building on the night of Jan. 6, was formerly a resident of Bemidji. Ran Road House. In the nineties Leonard ran a road house 15 miles north of this city. During the safe-blowing epidemic of 1895 his place was suspected as a rendezvous for yeggmen but “there * was never sufficient evidence to start prosecution. Many strangers, in- i cluding visitors from Chicago, stop- ped at his place. Later Leonard con- ducted a saloon at Tenstrike until it was destroyed by a fire. He moved to this city and entered the commis- sion business. He went to Seattle about six years ago and has visited in Bemidji several times since. Connected With Robberies. The arrest of Leonard in Chicago may clear up several robberies in this . territory. Leonard is known to have been in Bemidji last year when the Hotel Markham was robbed of sev- eral hundred dollars. The police be- lieve that Leonard “pulled off the job.” Other affairs which are try- ing to be connected with Leonard are the bank robbery at Wadena, the postoffice robbery in Bemidji about ten years ago and the robbing of the Bemidji elevator about six years ago. - Mrs. Leonard, who is well known '1 here, was also arrested with Leonard in Chicago. Lived at Big Falls. _ % Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Zeck, who were also arrested on the same charge as Leonard, were formerly residents of Big Falls where Mr. Zeck conducted a saloon. George Brissett and Frank Bissett, other members of Leonard’s party, § are also believed to have been located B here years ago. Others arrested are M. J. Flani- gan of Chicago and his wife, Mrs. Catherine Flanigan. The prisoners will be brought to St. Paul for trial. Seek Leonard’s Friend. Chicago police are today seeking, Fred Hoffman, who was a friend of Leonard’s. Edward Kreil, Chicago, | another friend of Leonard, was ar- rested today, but after being ques- tioned was released. Hoffman was sought at the time that the others were being followed. He was trail- ed for seven days and while Leonard and his crowd were being arrested, he disappeared. All prisoners are being held in $100,000 bonds. Leonard is “Brains.” The robbery of the St. Paul rev- enue office was directed from Minne- apolis and the stamps were taken there in an automobile, afterward being removed in trunks to Chicago. Federal authorities say that Leon- ard was the “brains of the gang.” Letters found in Leonard’s effects in- dicate that he may have been im- plicated in the robbery of the New Minster branch of the Bank of Mon- treal, Sept. 1, 1911, when $272,000 was stolen. Loot to Minneapolis, Following the blowing of the safe in the St. Paul federal building, secret service operatives learned that the loot was taken in a Ford automo- bile to Minneapolis where a room was rented by Mrs. Flanigan. Gas bill receipts were signed by G. V. Thomas who proved to be Leonard. The automobile in which the stamps were taken was found Thurs- day in the Blue Island yards of the Rock Island Railway Co., in Chicago. Trunk is Sent. 2 Following the robbery, different members of the band made various i trips to Chicago, taking with them part of the stamps at a time. A large trunk with the last portion was sent Friday. Stamps Found. A large squad of secret service. men and Chicago police officials arrested Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Friday morn- ing. In Leonard’s rooms were found thousands of stamps hidden under the floor behind a book case and in other places. Child Gives Clue. Evelyn Zeck, 6, niece of the Leon- ards, 'was with her uncle and aunt ‘when they were arrested. ) “Don’t tell where you live now,” (Continued on Page