Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, May 5, 1916, Page 1

THE BE INNESOTA | TORICAL . JCIETY, VOLUME XIV, NO. 111. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, FRIDAY EVENING, MAY 5, 1816, LIMITED SURVEY SHOWS GLEANLY PLAGES, BUT GAMPAIGN MOVES ON Members of Junior Commercial Club Report Several Unsightly Spots. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT CREWS BEGIN WORK Vacant Lots, Lake Shore Park, Alleys and Other Abodes of Dirt Cleaned. Not so dirty, after all, is Bemidji on the surface. This was the conclusion today of members of the Bemidji Junior Com- mercial club which is in charge of the clean-up campaign which is being inaugurated in Bemidji today—the day set aside by Governor J. A. A. Burnquist as clean-up day in the state. Members of the Junior club this morning made a limited survey of the city. Students in Charge. This afternoon crews in charge of high school students are waging war on all unsightly spots which were centrally located by the club mem- bers this morning. The use of teams to haul away rubbish has been do- nated by the Crookston Lumber com- pany and Tom Smart. The campaign for sanitation, for city cleanliness, was marked by a great enthusiasm and extensive co- operation on the part of the public. Many Paint Homes. Already many householders have cleaned yards, alleys, sheds and other abodes of dirt. Many have decor- ated interiors and begun the paint- ing of exteriors. The ban against filth became fully operative today and will continue through the entire year. Dure is Chairman. The following is the committee from the Junior Commercial club which is leading the clean-up move- ment: H. Dure, chairman, Harold White, F. B. Lamson, L. Tanner and Rev. L. P. Warford. The board of health will make a tour of the city Monday to inspect unsanitary places. The board is com- posed of Dr. E. A. Shannon, .city physician, and Aldermen Lahr, Fou- cault and Miller. EPWORTH LEAGUE TO CELEBRATE MaY 14 Plans are being made by the Ep- worth League of the Methodist church for a program to be given Sunday, May 14, in commemoration of Mothers’ Day and the anniversary of the establishment of the Epworth -League. Officers of the league for the ensuing year will be installed and a program of songs, readings and recitations will be given. MRS. MARY MORROW IS ADJUDGED INSANE NELSON ACT OF 1899 1S UPHELD BY SUPREME COURT Decision of Lower Court Affirmed in Cathcart-Manitoba Red Lake Railway Case. LANDS NOT SUJECT TO HOMESTEAD ENTRY Lands Were Appropriated for Ex- pressed Trust, Says Court Decision. The Nelson Act of 1899, ceding lands within the Red Lake Indian reservation to the United States, was upheld by the Minnesota supreme court today. Not Subject to Entry. “Although the Indian title was ex- tinguished by the act, the lands were not ceded absolutely,” said the court. “They were appropriated for the pur- pose of an expressed trust and were to be disposed of in the manner des- ignated to carry out the purposes of that trust. They were accordingly not subject to entry under the home- stead laws of the United States.” Catheart Brings Case. The case was brought into the su- preme court on the appeal of Thomas Catheart of Beltrami county who had settled on some of the land in 1903. Previous to that time congress had granted the Minnesota & Manitoba railroad lands within the reservation for its right of way. Part of this right of way extended fhrough the land claimed by Cathcart. He brought action against the Canadian Northern railroad which succeed the Minnesota & Manitoba railroad to prevent it from going through his land. The district court here held that Cathcart had no right to the land un- der the Nelson act. Cathecart appealed but the supreme court affirmed the judgment. GONDITION OF ARGH- DEACON UNIMPROVED The condition of Archdeacon He- ‘man F. Parshall, who is seriously ill at his home at Cass Lake, is unim- proved and possibly worse, according to a report from Cass Lake this after- noon. Dr. Rowntree of the College of Medicine of the University of Min- nesota, arrived in Cass Lake last eve- ning. Archdeacon Parshall is suf- fering from typhoid fever and menin- gitis. FORESTERS TO AID IN CHECKING TIMBER St. Paul, Minn., May b5.—State Auditor Preus announced today that he had made an agreement with W. T. Cox, state forester, whereby the two departments will co-operate in an effort to secure a proper scale of timber sold from state land. The state forester has in his employ thir- teen district rangers and thirty-five patrolmen and these men will super- vise cutting of state timber in each of their districts. The employes of the forest depart- Mrs. Mary Morrow, who has been|ment will concern themselves Wwith a patient at the city poor farm for|the proper cutting of the timber and the past two years was adjudged in-|the securing of estimates of the sane yesterday by Judge M. A. Clark {stumps for proof as to whether a| of the probate court. the past six months. She has been |proper scale of the timber cut has afflicted with insane tendencies for{peen made. The employment of the men in this capacity will not involve She was taken to the insane hospi- {any additional expense to the state. tal at Fergus Falls yesterday by a deputy sheriff. COMMERCE COMMISSION ! BARS LUMBER RATE ‘Washington, May 5.—Proposed in- “FEAR” TO BE SHOWN AT REX THEATER TONIGHT An unusual theme has been adapt- {{ed for film purposes in the Thanhou- ser-Mutual three part psychological creases of from 1 cent to 3% cents, drama “Fear,” which comes to the per 100 pounds in ra;:s ol;llixmber i:‘ Rex theater tonight with Howard M. carloads from Memphis, Helena and |y, 101 peggy Burke and Robert other points in Tennessee and Arkan-. sas to points in Iowa, Minnesota and other Western and Northwestern states were suspended today 'by the Walker in the leading roles. The story is based upon the theory that wrong doing leaves a tell tale mark upon the instigator of evil and that Interstate Commerce commission un- fear of the result of his crime brings til November 14, pending investiga- tion. BLACKDUCK TO HAVE “TAG” DAY TOMORROW Blackduck, Minn., May 5.—Black- duck will hold a tag day for the benefit of the village library tomor- row. The tag day is the beginning of a campaign for funds to put up a library building. $500,000 ELEVATOR i PLANNED IN WINNIPEG Winnipeg, May 65.—The govern- ment here has decided to spend $500,- 000 to build a new terminal elevator here. Thief River Falls, Minn.—The last session of the annual meeting of the Ninth District Federation of Wo- men’s Clubs was held here today. its own punishment. This is one of the most remarkable photoplays ever produced. | Berlin, May 5—That Ger- many has yielded to every de- mand of President Wilson for the immediate abandonment of the present methods of submar- ine warfare, is the view here. It is believed that every possibility of a bregk has been averted. Reply Given to Press.” Germany’s reply was given to the press in Berlin late last night. The official text will reach the United States late to- night or tomorrow morning. Germany’s backdown is con- ditional upon efforts to force England to observe the interna- tional laws. The note bitterly assails England for law viola- tions. It considers that al- though the United States is pro- testing to Germany she is really protesting for the Allies. Germany fully concedes not to sink freight or passenger lin- ers within or without the Eng- lish war zone unwarned, unless the liners resist or attempt to escape. President Wilson has conceded ‘the right to sink ves- sels under these conditions. Issues New Orders. # Germany has issued new submarine orde It refuses to ept responsibility for the sinking of the Sussex but if it is proved that Germany is guil- ty it will make the fullest of amends. Germany sharply igns the United States for - failing - to bring England to task for the outrageous violations as charg- ed by Germany. The note inti- mates that if the United States is unable to get pledges from England, Germany may return t(:i her former submarine meth- ods. The note hits - the United ‘States manufacture of muni- tions for the Allies;; It again advances the armedjmerchant- men proposal. It pleads for un- avoidable errors of submar- ines. m}z Irony Causes Irtitation. Washington, May, 5—It is doubtful how succebsful Ger- many’s concessions will be. Ger- many’s irony in its reply caused irritation officially,’ The - offi- cial text of the note will not be received before tomorrow. The cabinet met and considered the unofficial press version this af- ternoon. Final action will not be taken until the official text is rveceived and decoded. - Secre- tary Lansing refused to com: ment. £ Wheat Breaks: Sharp.. Chicago, May 5—The wheat and stock markets broke sharp KKK KRR KRR KKK KKK RS x » 1,666,666 DOZEN FRESH * EGGS IS FISHES’ GIFT * * St. Paul, Minn.,, May 5.— % The state of Minnesota re- % ceived 20,000,000 fresh eggs X today. They were pike eggs * taken from the Vermilion % river near Tower, and were ¥ delivered at the St. Paul fish ¥ hatchery to be hatched and % the fry distributed to lakes ¥ and rivers of the state:™ This™ ¥ is only a small part of the crop expected by Carlos Av- % -ery, state game and fish com- ¥ mrissioner, from the spring” ¥/ hateh, although it is two X weeks later than last year % CARRANZA RGCEPTS SCOTT CONFERERGE Stay of American Troops in Mexican Territory is Satisfactory to Mexican Leader. PRESIDENT WILSON ~ ACCEPTS AGREEMENT Issues Statement Seyig That Ee- Kk ok ok okk ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok k ok ko k Kk and has been hampered X by high water. * * * KEE KKK KK KKK KKK KK GOUNTY OFFIGIALS TO MEET AT SANATORIUM County officials of Beltrami, Hub- bard and Koochiching counties have been invited to attend a meeting at the Lake Julia sanatorium with the sanatorium officials June 15. The meeting is to acquaint the officials with the sanatorium. The sanator- ium will be opened May 15. HOLLIS' FARM LOAN BILL PASSES SENATE ‘Washington, May 5.—The Hollis farm loan bill, embodying the admin- istration plan for establishing a sys- tem of rural credits, passed the senate last night by a vote of 58 to 6. * CITY BOAT HOUSE READY FOR BUSINESS The City Boat house, of which A. 0. Aubolee is proprietor, has installed a good line of row boats and canoes for rent. Fishing tackle and bait will be furnished with the boats. Two launches are also for rent. Reports from anglers are that the fish are biting good, and the reports are being supported by the return of anglers with large strings. Ploneer want ads bring results: SCOO Dafactive Paae THE CUB REPORTER HEY Se00P- WHUT TH SAM HILL.(S JHAT NOSE] sults of Conference is Basis of Co-operation. Mexico City, May 5.—Carranza has accepted the United States proposals in principal as outlined at the Scott- Obregon conference. The stay of the United States troops in Mexico is sat- isfactory. Wait for Carranza, Washington, May 5.—President Wilson yesterday issued a statement on the Scott-Obregon conference re- sult. The statement is as follows: “I have examined with the secre- tary of war the report made by Gen- eral Hugh L. Scott, of the confer- of Mexico. “The report includes a temtative agreement covering the future op- erations of both the American and Mexican military forces and evidences cordial co-operation between the two governments in their common pur- pose. “As this agreement is being sub- mitted to the de facto government in Mexico, it would not be proper for me to permit its publication until that government has an opportunity to examine and consider its provi- sions. The full text of the proposed diately upon its acceptance by both governments. In gemeral I may say understanding and strengthen the cordial relation of the two republics. Rebels Are Shot. Dublin, May 5.—Four more Irish rebels have been convicted and shot. London, May Zeppelin off Schleswieg yesterday. AEVERVTIME 00 MOVE - SUMPIN' RATTLES- GETS ON MY NERVES - GOT A POCKET FULL GF‘ ?MRB!.ES- ERMANY INREPLY ARRAIGNS UNITED STATES FOR OR FAILURE on account of the German reply today. Bernstorff Satisfied. Washington, May 5.—Ambas- sador Bernstorff is accepting the Germany reply as satisfac- tory. He announced today that he will call on the state depart- ment early next week to take up the matter of British violation of international law. British attempt to starve the people of Germany and the arm- ing of merchantmen and mail seizures. . Hope U. 8. is Satisfied. Berlin, May 5—“We hope American people is satisfied with the German reply made with full power, justice and suc- cesses of our cause,” says . the Lokal Anzeiger. ... Reply in Good Faith. Washington, May 5.—Senator Hughes of New Jersey after reading Germany’s reply stated that he was highly pleased with it. He said that he would ac- cept it. That the reply is in good faith and should be accepted, is the opinion of a large number of congressmen. The situation was viewed optimistically by the . [%* ALEXANDRIA, MINN. PROPOSALS OF THE |- 1 |Tetary, British cruiser destroyed a German |Imperial council to Minneapolis cabinet this afternoon. XSRS SRS SRS 200 0 0 *x TO STUDY MUSIC * * Alexandria, Minn., May 5. % —Alexandria is going to sing. * And play, too. * The Commercial club is * raising money to hire a music « expert and the Municipal Mu- % sic Improvement association * is being formed. * The town will take a two- & __year course in harmony. ® * ok ok Kk ok ok ok kok ok ok ok ok KRR K E R KKK KKK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. . T0 HOLD MEET TONIGH The Bemidji High School Alumni association which was scheduled to meet last night at the library, post- poned its meeting to tonight. The meeting will be called tonight at 7:15 o’clock at the library. LITTLE FALLS AUTOISTS WANT JEFFERSON ROUTE May 6.—A Little Falls, Minn., ence between him and General Obre-|party of Jefferson highway workers gon, secretary of war of the republic|gtarted in automobiles yesterday to Three points will be brought up, the in. i west Indies. FORTY CENTS PER MONTH > [T Fb. PURCHASE OF DANISH WEST INDIES TREATY FOR TRANSFER OF ISLANDS IS DRAWN Islands Aggregate 138 Square Miles and Have a\Population of 217,086. g | Washington, May 5.—President ‘Wilson practically has concluded ne- gotiations for the purchase of the The price ten- .tatively agreed upon is $5,000,000. A treaty between Denmark and the United States providing for the trans- fer of the three little islands in the iAntilles has been drafted by Secre- tary of State Lansing and Constantin that the sense of justice of the Brun, the Danish minister here. Germany Objects. Extraordinary measures have been adgpted to guarantee consummation of the deal which twice before has been frustrated by the opposition of the German- government. to acquisi- I!itfp of the jslands by the United States, The plan is to put through ,the scheme at once while Germany is ‘too busy fighting the Allies to inter- fere. . If the cession of the islands be af- fected President Wilson will have broken all records in the last fifty years for the peaceful extension of iAmerlcnn dominion and influence. He already has established a protectorate over Haiti and acquired a powerful influence over Nicaragua by purchase ‘of the Inter-Oceanic canal right of WaY. Three Islands. The Danish West Indies consist of the three islands of St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas, aggregating 138 square miles and possessing a population of 27,086 persons, mainly free niggers engaged in the cultiva- tion of sugar cane. The islands, however, are of strategic importance, particularly in relation to the Pan- ama canal. '.Vilfifi.l.fsj T0 PLAGE STERALEY LTS ON SALE Before leaving for Montana and California last evening, Charles Rug- gles, the timber baron, gave notice that he would place on sale 35 lots and 15 acres of unplatted land in Bailey’s first and second addition to Bemidji. The lots are west of Ir-| vine..'avenue between 'Fifth and Twelfth streets. Mr. Ruggles named R. H. Schumaker of the First Na- tional bank as his attorney-in-fact. Mr. Ruggles also announced that he would give adefinite answer on his return from the west on the open- ing of his lake shore property mnorth of the Birchmont Beach hotel, for summer resorters, and his property north of the Crookston Lumber Com- pany Mill No. 2 for industrial sites. | make a tour of the cities south of gy GOV, STUBBS BUYS Little Falls to line them up solidly for this route for the highway. The party was joined by other cars at Royalton and Rice. The Morrison county commission- ers passed a resolution yesterday pledging their support and co-opera- tion if the highway is finally routed this way. BLACKDUCK FIREMEN ELECT NEW OFFICERS Blackduck, Minn., May 5.—W. A. agreement will be given out imme- Cross was re-elected chief and H. M. Latterell, assistant chief of the Blackduck Volunteer Fire and E. P. Rice, treasurer. BLOODED GOPHER BULL Moorhead, Minn., May 5.—Former: Governor W. R. Stubbs of Kansas thought so much of the grade of Hol- steins raised in Minnesota that he came here Tuesday accompanied by Prof. Reed of Manhattan, Kan., vis- ited the big Schroeder stock farm and paid $1,600 for a 3-year-old Hol- stein bull. GREAT NORTHERN WILL BUILD FARGO TERMINAL Fargo, N. D., May 5.—It is re- Depart- |ported that the Great Northern rail- t?“ 1t provides Sxbania;ton co-:per;: ment at the annual meeting. Other |road is ready to begin work on its tion, which promises to prevent m s officials are Dr. J. M. Freeburg, sec- |large freight terminal here just as soon as the city fully decided whether L. F. Parker was chosen president of it will put in a subway on Tenth the Firemen’s Relief association. Minneapolis, Minn.—Shriners l'ere 5.—(Official)—A |rajsed $71,000 to bring the Shriners’ |merly lumberman here, heads a com- in!pany to build a big shipyard at 1917. Scoop Is Feeling Right ““Poh-ly” VTS BECAUSE NG \JORK ME_Y0O HARD-TM GETTN' S0 THIN THAT= street or not. Marinette, Wis.—F. C. Knapp, for- Portland, Ore. By "HOP" \F L SwALLOW 25%*wES 000K PLEADS GUILTY ANDIS SENTENGEDTO COUNTY JAIL HERE Owner of the Steamer “Mud Hen” _ Concludes That He Did Sell ‘Liquor. GIVEN FIVE MONTHS AND IS FINED $500 Bemidji Men Return From Fergus Falls Where Federal Court is Being Held. Judge Page Morris of the United States court at Fergus Falls yester- day sentenced William Cook of Redby to five months in the Beltrami county $500 on a liquor charge. If he fails to pay the fine he will remain in jail six months instead of five. Sells Without License. The case went to trial at Fergus Falls Wednesday morning, the charge being selling liquor without a Fed- eral license. Cook entered a plea of not guilty and after hearing what the government had to offer he changed his mind and entered a plea of guilty. Cook was the owner of the steam- er “Mud Hen"” which is on Red Lake. It is claimed that he carried a quan- tity of liquor on the steamer and sold it to Indians and the white men. The steamer was confiscated by the gov- ernment. Heavy Sentence Next. ° Judge Morris, in sentencing Cook, told the Federal officers to go back to Red Lake and to tell the people there that the next one found guilty on a similar charge would not be let off so easily. The next offender, ac- cording, to Judge Morris, will be sen-’ tenced to not less than a year in the penitentiary and may be sentenced to five years. Chief of Police Ripple, Walter F. Dickens, superintendent of the Red Lake agency, returned today from Fergus Falls where they have been attending the court sessions. VIRGINIA MAN STAGES JOHN DIETZ AFFAIR Virginia, Minn,. - May G&.—Agzel Ohrin's right to act as a second John Dietz is being tested® in the courts here today. Armed with a businesslike shotgun, Axel Ohrin of Angora is patrolling the banks of the Rice river, running through his farm. He has held up a log drive, which séttlers were send- ing to the. Angora Lumber company, until paid toll which he claims for use of the water running through his [arm. Last year Ohrin held up the spring drive and was paid $150 for the re- leage of the logs. This year the con- tracts called for delivery of the logs at the mills and settlers have refused to pay the toll demanded. In the meantime, the settler and his gun are in control of the situa- tion. PROGEEDS OF GONGERT T0 AID SUNDAY SGHOOLS In order to raise funds for the ex- tension of Sunday school work in Beltrami county the various Protes- tant churches in Bemidji will give a musical concert tonight in the Metho- dist church auditorium. Tickets have been placed in the hands of the Sunday school members of the dif- ferent churches and an active ticket selling campaign has been carried on in Bemidji for the past week. The program which has been ar- ranged and the training of which has been conducted by Miss Ida Virginia Brown, includes numbers by some of the best musical talent in the city. = ASKS DEVELOPMENT OF MERCHANT MARINE ‘Washington, May 5.—Secretary McAdoo returned from the Buenos Aires meeting of the international high committee and said in a state- ment today that leading South Amer- ican statesmen agreed with him that quick development of a merchant marine under an American flag and completion of a Pan-American rail- way are the most important factors to be considered in plans for closer unity among the American nations. The secretary and other members of the United States section of the com- mission reached Hampton Roads on the cruiser Tennessee early yester- day. PRIVATE OFFICE FOR BEMIDJI POLICE CHIEF A private office is being construct- ed at the city hall for the use of the lchlet of police. jail in this city and to pay a fine of- *