Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, April 29, 1916, Page 1

VOLUME XIV, NO. 106. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY EVENING, APRIL 29, 1916. ~ THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER FORTY CENTS PER MONTH Laborers In United States ToGet Daily WagelIncrease Amountin STRIKES PENDING OR EFFECTIVE ARE GALLED OFF Munition Workers, Machinists, Hat and Cloak Makers Get Increases. SCOTT PREPARES FOR CONFERENCE WITH 0BREGON Another Regiment of Cavalry is Cross- ing Into Mexico; No Reason Given. New York, April 29.—Laborers will get increases of $204,616 daily, according to tabulation of increases in the United States made today. The wage increase will be effective May 1. The increase will affect the follow- ing strikes which are effective or im- pending: The Anthracite miners, in- cluding 170,000 men; the New York cloak makers, including 200,000; the International Harvester with 3,100; shop workers of the St. Paul road, including 1,400 laborers; 3,000 Cin- cinnati machinists; 1,200 hat workers and mill hands in Philadelphia; 100 Minneapolis Steel and Machine la- borers; 30,000 Westinghouse electric workers; 3,100 Pittsburgh carmen; 70,000 Pittsburgh munition workers; 1,000 Detroit machinists and 1,500 Youngstown, Ohio, machinists. Ready for Conference. El Paso, April 29.—Mayor General Hugh L. Scott and General Frederick Funston are in El Paso today prepar- ing for their conference with Obre- gon. The date of the conference will be decided. The refusal of the United States forces to withdraw from Mexico un- til Villa is taken and the demand of railways and other facilities is ex- pected from Scott during the confer- ence. Large Force of Troops. Columbus, N. M., April 29.—The largest force of troops which have left Coluumbus since the initial com- mand crossed the border six weeks ago, encamped last night on the fron- tier 15 miles west of here. The troops, consisting of more than a regiment of cavalry, are preparing to cross the line into Mexico. The soldiers left Columbus upon orders of General Pershing expedi- tionary commander, and it was stated at military headquarters here today that no reason had ben outlined in the order. Persons in constant touch with the border situation offered vari- ous solutions, one belief expressed be- ing that General Pershing feels that his shortened line of communication which extends from Columbus to San Antonio, a distance of about 325 miles is in need of further strengthening. Another was that the expeditionary commander fears that one of the stipulations in the conference be- tween Generals Scott, Funston and Obregon may cross the boundary, and is anticipating such an agreement by bringing his command to a strength that will enable it to cope with any emergency. UNDER AGE BOYS GANNOT TOTE GUNS zens The bleat is often heard of ci who affirm that their lives are in dan- ger from boy gun toters. Protection is afforded them by the statutes of the state and if they are not enforced it is their own fault because they do not go before the proper officials and sign a complaint. S. C. Bailey, game warden, today stated that several reports had come to him in regard to boys carrying guns and that wild ducks and geese had been killed by the boys. The law which prohibits under-age boys from carrying guns is as fol- lows: “Use of firearms by minor under the age of years shall handle or have in his pos- session or under his control, exeept when accompanied by or under the immediate charge of his parent or guardian, any firearm of any kind for hunting or target practice. Violating any of the foregoing provisions, or aiding or knowingly permitting any such minor to violate the same, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.” . Minors—No fourteen Drive Resumed. Paris, April 29.—The Crown Prince has resumed the drive upon Verdun. Heavy attacks have been made on both banks of the Meuse. 2 To $204,616 A K KK K KKK KK K K KKK *x ROYAL COMMISSION TO DETERMINE WHETHER MAN BIT HIMSELF TO DEATH *x * * * * Winnipeg, Man., April 29. * —-Whether F. T. Morgan bit * himself to death is to be de- % termined by a royal commis- * sion here today. Morgan, a * trooper, lay in barracks with * his mouth open, when a sol- % dier near him suddenly * sounded a bugle. Morgan ¥ jumped, his false teeth fell ¥ into his throat, snapped to- * gether and severed tissues * which later caused his death. * x EERKEK KKK KK KKK KK AUTO TOUR TO YELLOWSTONE Application Made to American Auto- mobile Association for Sociability Tour to National Park. St. Paul, Minn., April 29.—Formal application for sanction of tlie socia- bility automobile tour to Yellowstone park was made to the American Auto- mobile association today. It will be a third grade tour which, as outlined by Richard Kennordell of the A. A. A, contest board, imposes penalties only for being late at controls. To meet the wishes of tourists even this penalty chase may be waived, according to W. W. Smith, president of the North Dakota State Automo- bile association. Smith has named the following members of the com- mittee that will have charge of the motor excursion scheduled to leave the Twin Cities on July 20: J. L. Sullwold, St. Paul; Dr. C. E. Dutton, Minneapolis; F. W. Turner, Dickin- son, N. D.; Frank Hughes, Glendive, Mont.; Lorens Enoc, Buffalo, N. Y.; Governor L. B. Hanna, Fargo; Julius Barnes, Duluth; Charles H. Davis, president National Highways asso- ciation, Washington, D. C.; E. T. Meredith, president Jefferson High- way association, Des Moines; S. W. Richardson, Fargo. Smith is chair- man. Headquarters have been opened at Fifth and Sibley streets, St. Paul, for frequent meetings of the committee. A telegram today stated that the Chalmers Motor company of Detroit, Mich., will furnish a pathfinder car. This will be one of the latest six- cylinder models made by that con- cern and will leave on the trip to Gardiner, Mont., about May 15. Miss Alice Wilkinson of Cass Lake is spending the week-end as the guest of Mrs. J. F. Essler. KRR KKK KKK KKK TRIED FOR CRIMINALLY LIBELING WASHINGTON Tacoma, Wash., April 29.— Charged with criminally li- beling George Washington, Paul R. Haffer, socialist, went to trial today. In a newspaper letter he alleged Washington drank and swore. Colonel A. E. Joab, local at- torney, filed the complaint, saying that as Washington was the “father of his coun- try,” all Americans were his children and any of them had a right to demand redress for insults directed at their na- tional parent. Defense Counsel Pendleton replied that if this were logic- al reasoning, Adam was the father of all men, and anyone could start criminal proceed- ings if some person maligned Adam. The court said Adam had no standing in law and order- ed Haffer held. 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BRITTEN INAUGURATES MOTOR TRANSFER LINE Hud Britten has begun a motor truck transfer line. Freight, bag- gage or express of any description will be transferred to any part of the city. This is Bemidji's first motor truck transfer line. BASEBALL GAME HERE TOMORROW Lycan’s Colts tc Meet Herbert’s Bing- ers at County Fair Grounds, The “big league” baseball season will be opened in Bemidji tomorrow morning at ten o’clock at the county ‘air grounds when Lycan’s Colts meet This will be the third annual game of the two teams Herbert's Bingers. and it promises to be a battle royal as each team has taken a game. Both managers, Ralph Lycan and Jack Herbert, claim victory. On hoth depends victory as both will hieave the ball for their respective teams. Lineups will not be made known until the game. Up to a late hour this afternoon ihe managers have been unable to agree upon an umpire. FUNERAL OF OREN DITTY IS HELD Funeral services were held last evening in the Presbyterian church for Oren Ditty, who was killed in the Kelliher freight yards by a logging train Thursday night. Rev. L. P. Warford, pastor of the Presbyterian chureh, officiated. A delegation of 50 members of the 0dd Fellows lodge, of which Ditty was a member, attended the services. The delegation escorted the body to the depot, from where it was shipped to Maple Plain, Minn., where inter- ment will be made. REGEPTION FOR STATE GCLUB WOMAN POSTPONED The reception which was to be given by the Woman’s Study club at the Commercial club rooms mnext Thursday for Mrs. Margaret Evans Huntington, noted club woman, has been postponed on account of the ill- ness of Mrs. Huntington. The re- ception may be held at a later date. Mrs. Huntington was the first presi- dent of the State Federation of Wom- en’s Clubs. Miss Myrtle Collard entertained at an outdoor party Friday evening. Among the guests were Richard Cota, Farris Knapp, Ernest Robideau, S. Whitney, Clyde Scarrot, Raymond Dell, Amar Edwards, Gordan Jones, Glen Grover, and the Misses Maude Clark, May Clark, Jennie Williams, Mabel Rockensock, Arla Benson, Bell Henry, Myrtle Rockensock and Myr- tle Johnson. PUNGH NUMBERS AID LIQUOR CHARGE| POLICE IN SOLVING ROBBERY MYSTERIES Small Piece of Paper With Numbers Ends Robbery Career of Boy. ARCHIE WINTERSTEIN TO BE TAKEN TO RED WING Chief Ripple Does Efficient Work; Much of Stolen Loot is Recovered. 31—788093. These numbers proved the undoing of Archie Winterstein, the 16-year- old robber, and aided to solve the nu- robbery which have occurred in Bemidji dur- merous small mysteries ing the past few weeks. These numbers were on a small piece of paper from a punch board. The paper was found in the I P. Batchelder store in a glass on the morning after that store had been broken into and considerable small articles, old coins and pennies taken. Watches Young Boy. Chief of Police Ripple, when given this paper with these numbers immediately began a search of the city for the punch board from which this punch was taken. He located the board at Harry Gunsalus’ soft ,(lrink parlor and found out that a glass of pennies had been taken from the parlor. The punch had been placed in the same glass as the pen- nies. The glass was the same that was found at the I. P. Batchelder store and as the robbery was com- mitted at both places the same night, Chief Ripple deducted that the same person committed the two robberies. He found that Winterstein was work- ing in a barber shop next door to the Gunsalus drink parlor and began watching him. Friday morning after the Hakkerup Studio had been broken into and about six dollars taken, Chief Ripple arrested Winterstein. Winterstein confessed to the robberies but de- nied having the loot. Chief Ripple went to the home of the boy’s par- ents and in a trunk belonging to the boy found many articles that had been stolen in the city for some time past. The trunk was filled with cards, cap pistols, toy pistols, whis- tles, chips, paper money, pennies, search lights, toy banks, tobacco, etc. Winterstein is only 16 years old and is out on parole from the Red Wing training school. He was sent there previously on a charge of break- ing into boat houses. After serving about ten months he was paroled on account of good behavior and has been reporting regularly to that in- stitution. Not a Criminal. He isn’t a criminal at heart, how- ever. He is a kleptomaniac. He can't help from stealing. He doesn’t do it for the loot as may be seen by the kind of articles that he takes. He just steals for the “love of steal- ing.” He would get up at four o’clock in the morning, slip out of the home of his parents, go down town, break into a store and return home rejoicing over the “trick” that he had turned. He liked the excite- ment of the work. Among the places he broke into were Barker’'s Drug store, Tropp- man’s, Gunsalus, Hakkerup’s (twice), the home of W. H. Newton and the high school manual training room. He will be returned to Red Wing. Authorities from that institutien are expected to arrive in the city this afternoon. Much credit is due Chief Ripple for the way he solved the robbery mysteries. The solving of the case is just another example of the efficiency of the Bemidji police department. An unusual theme has been adapt- ed for screen presentation in the Mu- tual Masterpicture, DeLuxe Edition, “The Love Liar,” featuring Crane Wilbur, at the Rex theater today. The story tells of the affaires de coeur of a prominent musician who lightly casts aside genuine love for false love, resulting in his own downfall. BROTHERS QUARREL; Adam Sokloski is Held to the Bel- trami County Grand Jury; In Jail Here. Anton and Adam Sokloski, brothers, Galicians, living at Spooner, engaged in a quarrel Tuesday and it is al- leged that the former was stabbed by the latter. Anton is in a Spooner hospital in bad shape. Sheriff Johnson returned to Be- midji today from Spooner with Adam Sokloski wljo after a prelimnary hearing was held to the Beltrami county grand jury. He was lodged in the county jail. INDIAN LAND CASE DECIDED Decision of Lower Court Affirmed in White Earth Indian Reser- vation Case. The state supreme court yesterday affirmed the decision of the court in the Luck Land company, re- spondent vs. C. J. Minor, et al., de- fendants, F. A. Dickson, appellant. Judge M. A. Spooner of Bemidji represented the Luck Land company in the case. The decision is as follows: In issuing a patent to land in fee simple to a mixed blood Chippewa Tndian of the White Earth Indian reservation, the officials of the United States necessarily determined that the Indian was an adult. Such de- termination is conclusive as to the Indian’s right to take and hold title except in a direct action to set aside the patent. The issuance of the patent, while an adjudication of the patentee's right thereto, and of his title to the land, does not prevent the courts of this state from inquiring into the question of the Indian’s age for the purpose of determining the validity of a conveyance from him. Under the Federal statutes after a patent in fee is issued to an Indian questions as to the validity of his subsequent transfers of the land are controlled by the laws of the state. Affirmed. Bunn, J. SENATOR TO BOOST AMENDMENT NO. 1 Senator William A. Campbell of Minneapolis is a business visitor in Bemidji today. He stated today that he will deliver 32 addresses in Min- neapolis during the next few months and that he will boost Amendment No. 1. Senator Campbell is very much in favor of the amendment and believes that if the people are made known with the importance of the. amendment, that it will pass by a large vote. lower BAR OF LIGHT IN SKY ATTRACTS MANY The attention of many people was attracted to a peculiar bar of light ex- tending in a north and south direc- tion last evening. The light was the most marked between 9:30 p. m. and 11 p. m. It is believed to be a form of the aurora borealis. “It is something new to me,” Prof. F. P. Leavenworth, astronomer of the University of Minnesota, said today. BASEBALL PROHIBITED ON DOWNTOWN STREETS Chief of Police Ripple today is- sued an order prohibiting the play- ing of baseball on the down town streets. No catching or throwing of balls will be permitted, says the or- der. Roller skating on down streets will not be permitted. The orders are the results of pro- town tests made by citizens. OverOne Hundred Persons ONE IS STABBED| Are Killed Or Missing In _Revolt In Dublin, Ireland KRKKKKKKK KK KK KKK * * * TODAY’S NORTHWEST 0DDITY * St. Paul, Minn., April 29.— Beef has become dear meat and Minnesota officials would meet the situation with deer meat. W. T. Cox, state for- ester, would have Minnesota farmers raise deer to “bust” the beef trust. He cited that fences are about all that is necessary to raise deer for venison. They are self-sup- porting, grazing on even the poorest land. They mature in half the time steers re- quire, he says. dok Kk K Kk Kk k ok ok k ok k ok ok k d ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok Kk HHKHK KK KKK KK KKK WEDDING MARCHES DROWN GANNON Five Large Weddings to Take Place Today; Miss Elliott and Miss DuPont to Wed. (By Dan Cupid.) Loveland, State of Bliss, April 29. —This is the first day for a long time that I haven't been deafened by the voar of those European battles. I've been planning for months to get enough organs booming wedding marches to drown the cannon; and loday they're doing it. I sort of concentrated on today; and I think I shot up about 20,000 gross of quivers on it. I didn’t score that many hearts for today, but you must understand that with the cost of living so high, the average heart has grown very flinty. I think I did pretty well, though, considering. Miss Eilliott, Miss DuPont, Miss Wood, Miss Walling and Miss Baker are the day's choicest trophies, though there are many others quite as charming and sweet, if not so well known, of course. Now about the weddings today: Edith January Elliott, daughter of President Howard Elliott of the New Haven railroad, weds Edmund Pen- dleton Rogers of New York, at Bos- ton. Ellen Coleman DuPont, daughter of T. Coleman DuPont, the munition king, weds Hollyday Stone Meeds of ‘Wilmington, Del., at Wilmington. Elizabeth Brower Wood, daughter of Henry A. Wise Wood, noted in- ventor, weds John Cyrus Distler of Baltimore, at her home in New York. Grace Walling, daughter of Com- modore Burns Tracy Walling, U. S. N., retired, weds Lieut. James 8. Therland Spore, U. 8. N,, at South Orange, N. J. Eugenia Griffen Baker, New York society bud and favorite, weds Henry Herbert Jessup at the church of the Heavenly Rest in New York city. WANTED---ROOMS FOR TEAGHERS IN GITY W. P. Dyer, conductor of the Teach- ers’ Training school, which will he held in Bemidji June 12 to July 21, desires to have a list of rooms avail- able for the teachers during their stay in the city. Everyone having a room to rent is urged to make the fact known to Mr. Dyer. 362,000 RAILROAD MEN CONSIDER REPLY TO DEMANDS Chicago, April 29.—Union chiefs of the four railway brotherhoods met here today to receive the reply of the railroads in answer to their demands for an eight-hour day and time and one-half for overtime, submitted on April 1. Memberships in the brotherhoods number 360,000. The union men al- s0 were expected to reply to the coun- ter proposals of the railroad mana- gers, which were given them when the eight-hour demands were sub- Monday Is Their Day OH SURE. — By “HOF' " MA MovinG— anD HELEN THensome ! = REBEL'S FORCES ARE CORNERED BY BRITISH TROOPS Government Soldiers Lay Siege to General Postoffice ; Arrests Made. BRITISH CABINET HAS UNEXPECTED MEETING New Flurry in Berlin as Result of Wilson’s Merchantman Ruling. Kutelmara Surrenders. Londen, April 29.—(Official) —British Kutelmara has surren- dered to the Turks. The forces surrendering consisted of 2,970 British and 6,000 Indians. The town has been besieged for 140 days. This is the first instance in the present war and one of the few instances of any war where 2 British garrison besieged has been forced to surrender. At- temps to rush supplies to the forces failed. Dublin, Ircland, April 29.—One hundred persons have been Kkilled or are missing as a result of street fight- ing in Dublin. It is believed, how- cver, that the militia has the situa- tien in hand. Officials admit the difficulty of get- ting the rebels’ headquarters. Sein Fein adherents are composed chiefly of the rebels. consists of sniping and much looting. Their warfare Women and children are partici- pating in the fighting. Sein Fein agents attempting to start outbreaks in Cork and other Irish cities have been promptly ar- rested. The rebel force is variously esti- mated at from two to ten thousand. It is cornered in the heart of Dublin by British troops. Government troops have laid siege to the general post- office. Several nearby buildings have been captured. Light artillery has been trained on the postoffice. The British hope to capture it, however, undamaged. An unconfirmed re- port says that some of the rebel bands have made overtures to surrender. The severest fighting was when the British captured Stephen’s Green. Note Causes Flurry. Berlin, April 29.—The publication of President Wilson’s memorandum of the American attitude toward armed merchantmen has caused a new flurry. It has not been commented on offi- cially. The average Berliner used the note to substantiate the charge that President Wilson is trying to help England. Wilson’s statement is that a merchantmen is a peaceful trading ship until conclusive evidence to the contrary is cited. One Ber- liner says: street with a gun in my pocket, how does President Wilson know my in- tentions as to offensive or defen- sive?"” A Cabinet Crisis? London, April 29.—The cabinet met unexpectedly this morning. Sen- sational rumors are afloat as the cab- inet never meets on Saturday. The meeting is connected with the king's conference with Premier Asquith and Lord Kitchener. There are rumors that there is a cabinet erisis. Fire Destroys Mill., St. Boniface, Manitoba, April 29.— Fire destroyed the mill office and 3 400,000 bushel elevator of the Rice Malting company this morning. Three hundred thousand bushels of grain were burned. GOVERNOR BURNQUIST URGES DRAINAGE Duluth,” April 29.—Declearing too much stress has been paid to the lumbering industry of Minnesota and the riches of the land and agriculture had been slighted, Governor Burn- quist made an appeal for the drain- age of swamp lands in the state and development of the great agricultural possibilities of Minnesota, at the fourth annual banquet of the West Duluth Commercial club here last night. “Foreign-born residents of Minne- sota—following the lines of endeavor of our forefathers—are doing much to develop the agricultural possibili- ties of the state,” the goyernor sald. “If I walk down the’ \ E \