Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, February 19, 1916, Page 1

Fibg 2 VOLUME XIV, NO. 46. BEMIDJ1, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 19, 1916, FORTY CENTS PER- MONTH Superintendent W. P. Dyer Is Elected To Head North C¥&, tral Minn. Educators % Seventh Annual SJ%"’@ is Completed; Bemidji to Entertain Teachers Again Nex & v; Resolutions Passed Asking for er Appropriations. R ] ‘fu AMERICANS ARE MOST L.#LESS OF. CIVILIZED PEOPLE, SAYS SHYROCK Head of Normal College of Southern Illinois Declares That Many City Ordinances Are Dead Letters in Address on “The Obli- gation the Individual Owes to Society. Superintendent W. P. Dyer of the Bemidji schools was elected presi- dent of the North-Central Minnesota Educational association late yester- day arternoon at the final session of the seventh annual meeting held in this city during the past two days. The other officers are D. B. Jewell, county superintendent of Koochich- ing county, vice president, M. H. Ay- garn, superintendent of schools of Akeley, secretary, W. H. Allen of Walker, re-elected treasurer. Meet Here Next Year. Bemidji will be host to the asso- clation again next year. Resolutions were passed yesterday urging that the legislature make suf- ficient approciation so that each school can get the full amount of state aid, that $25,000 be appropri- ated for the nmew normal school in Bemidji as soon as possible; that new legislation be passed, placing at the command of the county superintend- ent of schools a staff of professionally trained school supervisors. Extend Thanks to City. The resolutions in detail are as follows: That we hereby extend a vote of thanks to the people of Bemidji for their generous hospitality, to Super- intendent Dyer and his corps of teach- ers for their hearty co-operation to the officers of the association for their untiring efforts, and to all others who have contributed to the success of the meeting. i Ask for State Aid. That we urge the state legislature at the next session to make sufficient appropriation for educational pur- poses to enable the high school board to grant full amount of state aid to all schools who qualify for such aid, and further that we respectfully ask that an additional appropriation be made to make up to school districts any deficiency due to lack of ap- propriations of the last session. Appropriation for Normal. That this association endorses the action of the state legislature in ap- propriating the sum of $25,000 for the establishment of a normal school at Bemidji and it strongly urges that this appropriation be added to at the earliest possible moment to care for the needs of this rapidly grow- ing section of the state. Endorses Conference. That we endorse the recent plan of sectional conferences inaugurated and conducted by the department of education for rural schools’ admin- istrative officers and rural schools’ workers in general. That we recognize the need of means looking to a closer supervision of the rural school and to this end recommend and urge such new legis- lation as will in placing at the com- mand of the county superintendents of the state, a staff of professionally and technically trained school su- pervisors in addition to present as- sistance, to be compensated out of such grants as the state legislature may appropriate. M. E. SMITH, Federal Dam. A. M. BANKS, Park Rapids. Convention is Closed. The convention was closed last evening with a reception at the high school. At the final general session last evening H. W. Shyrock, president of the Southern Illinois Normal univer- sity of Carbondale, Ill., delivered an excellent address on the topic, “The Obligation the Individual Owes to Society.” Most Lawless People. “I wonder if you realize that we are the most lawless civilized people in the world,” said Prof. Shyrock in his address. “I know that you know it if you have read or traveled. We are the most lawless civilized people in the world. I say that deliberately as I know whereof I speak, and I am not even considering the terrible lynch law which is in a class by it- self. Half the ordinances in every city are dead letters.” Schools Open to All He opened his address in a light humerous vein and after announcing that his patriotism was as loyal as that of anyone present, ended in a thunder of condemnation of present conditions. His opening remarks dealt largely with economic condi- tions which are of much estimable ad- vantage to the modern men and wo- men. He graphically cited examples of how a man could purchase a hat for a nominal price today, while if he had situated like Robinson Cru- soe and compelled to do all the labor himself from the first idea down to the finished product it would take him about 72 years and then it would not be much of a hat. He stated that the economic conditions of the present time were oftentimes over- looked by reason of their very obvi- ousness.- He called attention to the fact that the public schools were open to all and that the states educate and protect the children so that they in turn could do something for the world society. Classified Into Three Roots. “The entire human family can be classified into three great roots,” he said. ““The first, those who are in- capable of making any return of value, such as the aged, the very young and the defective; second, those who are capable but unwilling; third, for those who are willing and capable. ‘““‘America, for aged people, in gen- eral, has done nothing to secure to old age its rights. The aged should not be expected to make any return to society an din time every civilized law. In England recently $66,000,- 000 was expended in one year in old lage pensions, for service rendered, for honorable records. | - Should Remain in School. | “We haven’t done anything for our children. Up to the age of 21 they should be in school, or studying to prepare themselves for what they are to do later. When they are taken | from school at a tender age, the state land will have an old age pension | KK KKK KKK KKK KKK KK * * * TODAY’S NORTHWEST 0DDITY * St. Paul, Minn,, Feb. 19.— Friend Wife may attach to'the door of her home a contriv- ance invented by A. F. Engst here, to automatically record the time at which the lock is opened. The record is made on a small tape. A direct ap- peal will be made to Minne- sota women. &k ok ok K kK * ok ok ok kk ok ok ok ok kk ** ok ok ok Kk KKK KKKK KKK X robs itself and society is robbed of the child’s future usefulness. We should abolish child labor and safe- guard our children. . Many Semi-Parasites. “The second class, who are capable but unwilling, are like the mistle- toe. The world is full of men and women who are all right until ‘the opportunity comes to be a grafter. Of this kind are defaulting bank cashiers and public officials. Then there is the deadly parasite group such as gamblers, thieves, etec. One in 40 Efficient. “The third class, those who are capable and willing, may also be sub-divided and upon an average only one out of forty are really effi- cient. Let us not have but one effi- . |cient person out of every forty, but let us increase the efficient ones and make them effective in their work. Teachers should lay stress on econ- omic honesty and teach honesty even |in dealing with corporations. Teach respect for the law. In Europe the law is enforced, but in America it is not. Ready to Cheat. ‘“Americans are ready by lies and tricks to cheat corporations and even the state. We are only a little ways from pioneer days. Our fathers came here in the spirit of rebellion. They put one kind of lawlessness against another, and two wrongs never yet made a right. That’s the American spirit. Personal Liberty. “It has come to pass that crimes are excused on the ground of ‘per- sonal liberty.’ These have coiie to' be splendid words. Across interven- ing time comes the voice of Madame Roland, doomed to die uppn a Fr@ch_ scaffold. — She said: ‘O, Libertyhow many crimes have been committed in thy name.” ” . Prof. Shyrock closed his address with the plea: “God, give us law in liberty, And liberty in law.” BEMIDJI GIRLS' QUINT T0 LAPORTE FOR GAME The girls’ basket ball team of the Bemidji high school left this morning for Laporte where they will meet the girls’ team of that place tonight. Only one more game remains on the Bemidji schedule. It is with Bagley at Bagley. The Bemidji lineup at Laporte will be Emma Klein and Edna Anderson, forwards, Cortine Carlson, center, Lucile Moritz and Carrie Brown, guards, and Lucene McCuaig, substi- tute. HEARING ON ADMINISTRATION OF LOUIS D. ANDERSON ESTATE A hearing was held this morning in the probate court on a petition for administration in the estate of Louis D. Anderson. | OLDSMOBILE DEMONSTRATOR AT C. W, JEWETT GARAGE An Oldsmobile eight-cylinder dem- onstrator auto has been received at Ithe C. W. Jewett Auto Co. garage and is on display in the show rooms. THREE MEN PLEAD | GUILTY ON CHARGE OF SELLING LIQUOR Frank Gagnon, John Iarson and Charles Williams to Be Sen- tenced Next Week. LARS LIND LIQUOR : CASE IS TAKEN UP Herman Schafer Found Guilty of Incest; to Be Sentenced Next Week. Three men pleaded guilty in the district court -late yesterday after- noon on charges of selling liquor without a license. They were Frank Gagnon, John Larson and Charles Williams. Sentence will be imposed by Judge C. W. Stanton Feb. 23. Indicted by Grand Jury. John Larson was indicted by the grand jury on a charge of selling li- quor without a license at Puposky. In court yesterday he changed his plea of not guilty to guilty. Charles Williams, bartender for Frank Gagnon, was indicted for sell- ing liquor in this city without a li- cense. He changed his plea yester- day from not guilty to guilty. Frank Gagnon was indicted by the grand jury yesterday for selling li- quor without a license and .yesterday changed his plea from not guilty to guilty. Lars Lind Case Up. In the case of Lars Lind who was indicted by the grand jury for sell- ing liquor without a license, a jury is being selected today. Attorneys Funkley and Gibbons are represent- ing Mr. Lind. He is accused of sell- ing liquor without a license in this city to Clements Gibbert. Schafer Found Guilty. A jury in the case of Herman Schafer charged with incest, found Him guilty last evening on that ¢harge. He will be sentenced next Wweek. . Caroline Schafer, the 15-year- old daughter of Schafer, who is.a mother, was the principal witness for the state in the case. FAST BASKET BALL CONTEST TONIGHT The Bemidji high school basket ball team will meet the St. Cloud high school team tonight at the Ar- mory. A fast contest is predicted as the down-state team has not met de- feat this season. A defeat for Be- midji will mean further complica- tions for the Sixth district title and a place at the Carleton tournament for the state high school champion- ship. . At present Brainerd is the strong- est competitor of the Bemidji team for the title. Brainerd will play the Aitkin team at Aitkin tonight. Ait- kin was beaten by Brainerd last month by a score of 20 to 12. NO PICTURE AT GRAND THEATER NEXT MONDAY Theatergoers will be afforded an in- novation at the Grand theater Mon- day when the Bostonians will be seen in a musical comedy entitled “Tipperary Mary.” Seats are being reserved at Netzer’s Pharmacy. | Mrs. E. H. Marcum and Mrs. W. L. Brooks are entertaining at a shower this afternoon given at the home of the former in honor of Miss Dorothy Torrance, who marriage to Clayton Carlysle Cross will take place in June. KKK KKK KK RKK KKK KKK * TELEGRAPH NEWS = % KEKKHK KKK KKK KKK ‘Washington—It is reported that David Francis, St. Louis, has been. of- fered post of ambassador at Petro- grad. ‘Washington—Acting Secretary of War Hugh has ordered a thorough. investigation of every phase of the administration and conduct of the San Diego aviation school. Chicago—Police believe that Jean Crones, chef of poison soup and head of anarchist band, is still here. Brand letters to New York police as subterfuges. New York—Joseph Harwitz, little old east side Jewish tailor, died to- day from grief following the execu- tion of Harry Horwitz, executed as “Gyp the Blood.” Memphis—Reported here that large chemical plant of Federal Dyestuff and Chemical company at Kingsport, Tenn., has been fired. Loss is $500,- 000. Chicago—A bomb explosion today wrecked the home of Modestino Male- strocinnin, wealthy Italian banker. Police reported that no one was killed. Chicago—Mrs. Julia Leonard, ar- rested in connection with the theft of $575,000 worth of revenue stamps from St. Paul Federal building, has been released on $5,000 bail. Minneapolis—Charles C. Daniels, brother of secretary of the navy, re- cently in charge of the White Earth Indian reservation cases in Minne- sota, has left the government service. Amsterdam—Severe storms are sweeping the North Sea, completely inundating the Island of Markden in Zuiderzee. Huge waves are rolling over "‘Markden. Washington—The senate by a vote of 55 to 18 ratified the long-pending Nicaragua treaty whereby the United States would acquire a 99-year op- tion on the Nicaraguan canal route. /Vienna—Durazzo,eapitol of Al- bania] is cgmpletely surrounded. London—Under cover of warship guns, Russian transports are landing large forces of men on the Armenian sea coast, 70 miles from Trebizond. OLD RESIDENT OF COUNTY IS DEAD Jacob Fishel, 70 a farmer who re- sided twelve miles from Bemidji, died last night from an attack of cancer. He had been sick for several months before his death. Mr. Fishel is survived by a wife and several children, who were with him at the time of his death. No ar- rangements have yet been made for funeral services. Mr. Fishel was an old resident of this county and was well known in Bemidji. KX KKK KKK KKK KKK SCHOOLMA’AM CHASED BY WOLVES ON SKI TRIP Duluth, Feb. 19.—Olga Lakela, a '~ young Finnish school teacher, traveled seven miles on skis to a railroad station to attend the teach- ers’ convention in session here yesterday, and for five of the seven miles was fol- lowed by wolves. She kept them away by shouting. k ok ok ok k ok kokkhkkkkkki *hkhkhkhkhkhkhkhkhkhkkkkd KK KREKKK KKK KK KK (Signed) CLYDE WORKMAN Pine River. SCOOP Feits L REPORTER Scoop Found He Wasn’t Quite Soon Enough WELL SIR THEY JES BROUGHT MY OLE FREN'-CAP PORTHOLE Y0 TH SURFACE ! TTHEY DONT KNOW WHETHER TO SAVE. HIM OR NOT - NOBODY SEEMS T KNOW, WHUT T'Do! NES— ' Dafectiv By “HOP” TO FAND A OLE SUBMARINE TNUENTION AN’ KM I IT- DYUH RECKON HE S WORTH SAVIN'? e Page TOASK U. S, T0 DEFINE DEFENSIVE " ARMAMENT IS REPORT Germany Holding That Assurance @iven in Arabic and Lusitania Concerned Unarmed Vessels. MUST BE SURE SUBS WILL NOT BE SHOT Washington Makes the First Formal Deelaration Regarding Foreign Affairs. Washington, Feb. 19.—Germany’s response to the latest request of the United States for assurances that sub- marine warfare will be conducted in accordance with established princi- ples of international law is expected here to be a flat statement that as- surances previously given in the Lu- sitania and Arabic cases have to do only with unarmed vessels and that the German government must feel certain that its submarines which warn a merchant ship will not be at- tacked. Furthermore the Berlin for- eign office probably will ask the Unit- ed States for its definition of defen- sive armament. Gleaned From Conversation. Indications of what the German re- ply may be are understood to have been given in informal conversations between state department officials and Teutonic diplomats since Ger- many and Austria announced their intention of sinking all armed enemy merchantmen after Feb. 29. The United States today made its first formal declaration that it does not accept as legal the announced in- tention of the Teutonic powers when the state department sent to diplo- matic and consular representatives abroad for their information, notifi- cation that this government considers that merchant ships have a right to carry defensive armament. The dis- patches contain excerpts from news- paper 3articles setting forth the ‘posi- tion of the United States. -~ Swedes Are Warned. In this connection it became known that the Swedish government had in- structed its consular officers to ad- vise all Swedish subjects preparing to embark on vessels of the entente al- lies, of the warning given by Ger- many and Austria. It is considered certain that the question of defining defensive arma- ment will be the basis of lengthy ne- gotiations with the central powers, beginning when the reply is received to the message outlining the views of the United States, which Count von Bernstorff, the German ambassador, has sent his government. In this dis- patch the ambassador transmitted at some length the views explained to him by Secretary Lansing. The re- sponse is not expected before the last of next week. BEMIDJI MERGHANTS FAVOR PAY-UP WEEK Bemidji merchants will participate in Bemidji’s Pay-Up Week next week. The observance of the week is voluntary and in no sense compul- sory, and its success depends upon the enlisting of the co-operation of every citizen of Bemidji. Among the Bemidji merchants fa- voring the week and lending their support for the sticcess of the week are the following: George T. Baker, Barker’s Drug Store, I. P. Batchelder, C. E. Battles, Bazaar Store, Bemidji Auto Co., Be- midji Hardware Co., Bemidji Pioneer, Bemidji Sentinel, George C. Berglund, City Drug Store, L. P. Eckstrum, First National Bank, Gill Bros., Giv- en Hardware Co., Huffman & O’Leary, C. W. Jewett, Koors Brothers, C. A. Knapp, Henry Miller, Minnesota Electric Light & Power Co., Netzer’s Pharmacy, Northern National Bank, O’Leary-Bowser Co., A. B. Palmer, Palace Meat' Market, Reynolds & Winter, W. G. Schroeder, O. G. Schwandt, Schneider Bros., Security State Bank, Smith-Robinson Lumber Co., Stewart’s Grocery, St. Hilaire Retail Lumber Co., Troppman De- partment Store, N. L. Hakkerup, Dr. E. H. Smith, Charles Nangle, Hogan- son Bros., Dr. C. R. Sanborn, Doran Plumbing Co., Dr. E. W. Johnson, Dr. D. L. Stanton. . Bemidji Pay-Up Week, Feb. 21-26. —