Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, June 1, 1916, Page 1

| THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEE WINNESOTA TORICM soCiET 'VOLUME XIV, NO. 134. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, THURSDAY EVENING, JUNE 1, 1916. FOBTY CENTS PER MONTH BEMIDJI MADE AUTO WINS MUCH FAME AT BIGSPEEDWAY RAGES Car Constructed From Ford by C. W. Jewett Heralded as Fastest for Size. BREAKING OF AXEL LOOSES 50-MILE RACE Bemidji Man to Enter Races on Fourth of July; May Go to Indianapolis, The reconstructed Ford automobile entered by C. W. Jewett of Bemidji and driven by him in the Twin City Speedway races Memorial day has won much fame as a result of the ex- cellent showing made in the races. Wins 10-Mile Race. Jewett won the 10-mile race for non-stock cars, his time being 9:33; finished second in the 10-mile free- for-all handicap and fourth in the 50-mile free-for-all. The rear axel of Jewett's car was broken while traveling at 88 miles an hour at the speedway Sunday. He was unable to secure another racing axel in time for Tuesday’s events, and was forced to use a stock car axel. The change in axels slowed up the Bemidji man’s car fully 15 miles an hour. But for the misfortune, Jewett's car probably would have won the 50-mile free-for-all. Fastest in World. One of the officials of the A. A. A. made the remark after the races that Jewett’s “Bigmidg” was the fastest car in the world for its cubic con- tents. The displacement of the car is 176 cubic inches. Jewett returned from the Twin Cities this morning. He announced that he would probably enter the ra- ces at the speedway, Fourth of July. He may also later on enter races at the Indianapolis speedway. Congratulates City. The following telegram was re- NAVAL MILITIA ON GRUISE NEXT SUNDAY The second short cruise of th season will be held on Lake Superior on the training ship “Gopher,” Sun- day. A number of the members of the Bemidji division of the Minne- sota Naval Militia will take the trip. Three other short cruises will be held this month, to prepare the mili- tia boys for the long cruise which will begin at Philadelphia on July 15. The reserve battleship Rhode Island will be used on the long cruise. PARK RAPIDS NINE T0 MEET BEMIDJI TEAMNEXT SUNDAY The Park Rapids baseball team will be in Bemidji next Sunday afternoon for a game with the Bemidji team at the new athletic park. The Park Rapids team comes to Bemidji with a strong aggregation and it is be- lieved that the game Sunday will be close. Russell or Hogan will pitch for the Park Rapids team Sunday and Shearer will do the receiving. The other players for Park Rapids will probably be as follows: Lucas, first base; Crook, second base; Bell, shortstop; Maas, third base; Haberer, right field;: Towne, center field; Wright, left field. The Bemidji lineup will be the same as in the Fosston game. F. A WILSON IS A VISITOR IN BEMIDJI F. A. Wilson, formerly editor of the Bemidji Sentinel, returned to Be- midji today from Minneapolis and southern Minnesota points where he has been for the past few weeks. He will remain in Bemidji several days. Mr. Wilson will have charge of the ® ceived by the Pioneer today from the Swinhart Tire and Rubber company of Akron, Ohio, in regard to Jewett’s record: “Your city and yourselves are to be congratulated upon the wonderful showing of Jewett’s special Bemidji in the Memorial Day races. This car competed against special racing cars twice and three times its size. Had Jewett not broken his axel, necessi- tating the use of a road axel, he would have won every race. A Be- midji car with ‘Chad’ Jewett driving on Swinhart tires seems to be & win- ning combination.” ANSWER TO GHARGES OF TIMBER TRESPASS St. Paul, Minn., June 1.—George Cochran of Bena, and T. J. Welsh of Welsh Bros., Bemidji, were before the state timber board yesterday to answer charges of trespass made against them by State Auditor J. A. 0. Preus. The men are accused of having cut timber from state lands unauthorized under their permits and having disregarded the state mark on trees for preservation. Mr. Preus told the board he had not yet computed the aggregate value of the timber involved in the tres- pass but said it would amount to several hundred dollars against each firm. Other cases of trespass are said to be prepared for presentation to the board, but will be taken up at a later meeting. 3 KX KKK KK KKK KKK KKK * “NEARLY A LADY” AT ® ¥, THE GRAND TONIGHT ¥ AR KRR KR KRR KRN “Nearly a Lady,” a delightful photo comedy which will be shown at the Grand theater tonight, nar- rates the social adventures of a breezy cattle baron, who comes to New York as fiancee of an English lord who ‘“doesn’t take.” Elsie Janis plays the stellar role. LUMBER MEN MUST ADVERTISE MORE Chicago, June 1.—More extensive newspaper and magazine advertising is essential to the future of the lum- ber industry, from toothpicks to houses, according to every speaker at the Lumbermen’s national con- vention here today. The day’s speakers included James Kelley, editor of the Chicago Herald, who talked on “Publicity” and the other phases of the merchandising problem all hinged on the same gen- eral question of advertising the prod- ucts of the sawmills. A dozen speakers on this subject in its var- jous forms were presented. A — Mre J. B. Fitzgerald returned last evening to her home in Bemidji from Brainerd where she spent Memorial famous photo play “Damaged Goods,” when it will be shown in Bemidji, June 23 and 24, at the Grand theater. SUMMER MAKE-UP SGHOOL JUNE 19 The summer make-up school will begin in the Bemidji schools June 19, according to an announcement made today by W. P. Dyer, superin- tendent of schools. The make-up school will continue for six weeks. Miss Anna Benda will be the in- structor. The summer manual training school will begin June 12 and will continue for six weeks. All the regular sessons of the Be- midji schools, with the exception of the kindergarten class, will be closed for the summer vacation. The kindergarten will continue for one month. DR. WAITE SENTENGED T0 ELEGTRIG CHAIR New York, June 1.—Dr. Waite, who has been found guilty of the murder of his father-in-law, John E. Peck, was today sentenced to die in the electric chair July 10. Waite, after the imposing of the sentence, thanked the court for the manner in which the trial was conducted. He stated that he was sorry that he did not have more than his life to give for the reparation of his crimes. SHACKLETON EXPEDITION IS REPORTED STRANDED London, June 1.—Twenty-two men of the Shackleton expedition are stranded on Elephant’s Island near the South Pole. The government will probably send a relief expe- dition immediately. Clifford Congdon, who has been a patient at St. Anthony’s hospital for the past ten days, is much improved today. SCOO THE CUB REPORTER Day. FRENCH READY TO SURRENDER HILL 304 SAYS BERLIN Reported That Several Posiitions Have Been Evacuated in Verdun Distriot. TEUTONS RUSH NEW TROOPS IN ACTION Paris Reports That German Attack on Dead Man’s Hill Has Been ) Repulsed. Berlin, June 1.—The French are preparing to surrender Hill 304. Several French positions on the sum- mit, which have been demolished by heavy fire, already have been evacu- ated. From Haucourt to Meuse the Germans are steadily pressing for- ward with daily “nibbles.” The French are desperately resisting the attacks but are falling back. Furi- ous French counter attacks with heavy sacrifices of men, resulted only in temporary successes, the Germans pressing on after each check. Have Fresh Troops. Paris, June 1.—The Germans are ready to rush 370,000 fresh troops into action in the Verdun district during the next week. Five divi- sions of the German troops are en- gaged on both banks of the Meuse. Since February over one million Ger- mans have been in action around Verdun. Over 300,000 have been put out ot action. Paris, June 1.—(Official)—The German attack on the eastern slopes of Dead Man's Hill have been com- pletely repulsed. Italians Withdraw. London, June 1.—A newspaper dis- patch from Rome states that - the Italians have evacuated the fortified town of Asiago before the Austrian advance. Rumored Engagement. Paris, June 1.—TIt is reported that Prince Edward of Wales, heir appar- ent to the British throne, 22, is en- gaged to marry Princess Jolanda, 15, daughter of King Emmanuel of Italy. STANTON DENIES - DITCH PETITION Judge C. W. Stanton of the Fif- teenth judicial distriet, today issued an order denying the petition for the establishment of Judicial Ditch No. 38. This action was taken because the report of the viewers showed that in a great many instances the assess- ments would exceed the benefits. TENNIS CLUB TO HOLD MEETING TOMORROW The Bemidji Tennis club will hold a meeting at the Commereial club rooms tomorrow afternoon at threc o’clock. Every member of the club is urged to be present as plans will be made for the disopsition of the funds of the club. The tennis courts are in excellent condition. THREE FOUND GUILTY ON DRUNK CHARGES Three men were found guilty on charges of drunkenness in the muni- cipal court this morning. Each was fined two dollars. The men were Christ Anderson, 3. Thompson and Lewis Cody, all tran- sients. They were arrested on a train last evening. AUTO LICENSE MONEYS ARE OVER $11,000 St. Paul, Minn., June 1.—The of- fice of the secretary of state today reported that $11,902 was paid dur- ing the month of April for automo- bile licenses. San Francisco, Cal., June 1.—Ten thousand west"coast longshoremen NES-I HEARD ABOUT OV STRIKING OUT 31 MEN (M SUCTION IN began a strike today for higher wages. THREE DELEGATES NAMED TO ATTEND MINNESOTA MEET All-Minnesota Development Associa- tion to Meet at St. Paul June 14 and 15. COMMERCIAL CLUB NAMES DELEGATES FROM HERE A. E. Rako, J. C. Thompson and E. H. Denu to Take Part in the Meeting. Bemidji and Beltrami county will be represented by three delegates at the All-Minnesota Development asso- ciation’s annual meeting which will be held at the state capitol in St. Paul, June 14 and 15. The delegates will be A. E. Rako, chairman of the board of county commissioners, J. C. Thompson, a member of the board of county com- missioners and E. H. Denu. The delegates have been named by the Commercial club. Matters pertaining to the develop- ment of the entire state will be con- sidered. It is expected that several hundred delegates will attend the meetings. F. W. Murphy of Wheaton is presi- dent of the association. The other officers are C. G.. Selvig, Crookston, first vice president; Ji Burr Ludlow, Rushmore, second vice president; Charles T. Kelley, Menahga, secre- tary: E. W. Randall, St. Paul, treas- urer. The executive committee is as follows: M. N. Koll, Cass Lake; C. L. West, Austin; H. C. Hotaling, Mapleton; F. T. Wilson, Stillwater; A. F. Woods, St. Anthony Park; P. J. Seberger, St. Cloud; H. I. Peter- son, Litchfield; John Dwan, Two Har- bors; Leslie Welter, Moorhead; John Keinitz, Cambridge. i RAILWAY MEN NEET TODISCUSS QUESTION OF HOURS AND WAGE New York, June l®*~Hepresenta- tives of the 325 railroad systems of the United States and of their con- ductors, trainmen and engineers be- gan here today a series of confer- ences to settle, if possible, questions of working hours and wages. Eight- een general managers compose the committee acting for the railroads, and they met four representatives from each of the employes’ organiza- tions—the Brotherhood of Locomo- tive Engineers, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen, the Brotherhood of Trainmen and the Order of Railroad Conductors. More than a thousand delegates have been sent here by the employes, and between conferences with the railway managers the representatives of the four brotherhoods will consult their fellow delegates. It is esti- mated that the conferences will cost the brotherhoods $50,000 a week. The demands of the workers are four—the eight-hour day for all, time and a half for overtime, preparatory time and overtime by minutes. The engineers for the most part are now on eight-hour time, and the eight- hour demand concerns the trainmen more than anything else. Time and a half for overtime is insisted upon for all workers. The engineers are demanding the preparatory time, which means that in an engineer goes on duty at 8 o’clock and his train does not go un- til half an hour later, he shall be paid for the half hour he waits. TAX RECEIPTS ON LAST DAY ARE VERY LARGE The tax receipts at the office of {the county treasurer amounted to $7,248.27. Yesterday was the last day to pay the current taxes without an additional ten per cent penalty. Th= penalty became effective today. 4 John Silverman of Grand Forks, IN. D, is in the city visiting his sis- ter, Mrs. A. Grossman. yesterday |- PERKINS EXTENDS OLIVE BRANCH T0 THE REPUBLIGANS Reported Progressive Plan is to " Nominate Republican if of Pro- gressive Principles. ALL PARTIES T0 MAKE BID FOR SUFFRAGE VOTE Women’s Party to Meet in Chicago June 5; G. 0. G. and Bull Moose Meets June 7. Chicago, Ill., June 1.—George W. Perkins, chief director of the Bul! Moose party, today invaded Chicago and extended the olive branch to the Republicans. He reiterated that thc Progressive plan was to support any candidate standing for progressive principles, not necessarily Roosevelt. Have Two Choices. The Progressive convention paral- lels the Republican convention. It has been rumored that the chiefs have the choice sf two alternates. To nominate Roosevelt and see what the Republicans do, or second, to stall until the Republicans nominate a candidate. If satisfactory the Pro- pre: es can then nominate him. If unsatisfactory the Progressives can nominate Roosevelt and launch a third party. All for Suffrage. Republican, Democratic, Progres- sive and Prohibition parties are ready to bid for the support of the Wom- en’s party in the 1916 presidential race. Speakers from each of the four parties will address the Women’s party which will meet here June 5. ‘Women's suffrage resolutions will e introduced in each party. INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST STANDARD OIL Washington, June 1.—Following a conference between President Wilson and the attorney general today there was a possibility of contempt pro- ceedings against the Standard Oil company against the supreme court decision ordering the dissolution—of the trust. NEW SANATORIUM TO BE OPENED JUNE 20 The new tri-county sanatorium at Lake Julia will probably be opened June 20, according to an announce- ment made today by an official of the sanatorium. Work on the construc- tion of the sanatorium is rapidly be- ing completed. FARGO MAN TAKES OVER LOGAL HOTEL C. A. Barney of Fargo, N. D., has taken over the Challenge hotel from William Hazen, who has become con- nected with the Great Northern res- taurant. Mr. Barney plans on re- modeling the Challenge hotel. INSTRUGTED NOT TO DISCUSS WITHDRAWAL El Paso, June 1.—It is thought that General Cavaire, commander of Northern Chihuahua, is carrying a copy of Carranza’s note to the United States to Casas Grandes for a confer- ence with General Pershing. Persh- ing has been instructed not to dis- cuss withdrawal. Not to Withdraw. Washington, June 1.—It has been decided not to withdraw the Amer- ican troops following Carranza’s la- test request. Instead the administra- tion will issue a statement within ten days informing Carranza of the re- jection of his request, calling atten- tion to misstatements about the Mexi- 'can situation in his latest note. ’SAY-IM GOOD ALLRIGHT — SJUST STAND THERE WITH THAT APPLE. ON YOUR BEAN- TLL KNOGK \T OFF—MY CONTRO) VS JUST LIKE. THAT-, IM A WALTER, Nou maY BE AWALTER T, (N TH' MAKING— BOT YOUR PARTS AINT ALL ASSEMBLED YET! Beating William Tell MY MOISTER CARBURETS, cates issued and the were $44,990.49. ‘hotel. im CANS OF PIKE FRY ARE SHIPPED Two hundred cans of pik@ 1y uave been shipped from the Bemidji fish hatchery during the Twenty-six cans of pike fry were dumped in Lake Bemidji and the bal- ance was shipped to points west of here. Game Warden Munch of Crook- ston is assisting Game Warden Bailey of Bemidji in this work. past week. According to Mr. Munch, although the fry is slower in developing this year, there is a large amount and many lakes and streams will be stock- ed this year. 144,000 ACRES OF LAND ARE SOLD AT GOVERNMENT SALE One hundred and forty-four acres of government land were sold at the sale conducted under the Volstead act in Beltrami county the early part of May, according to a report made public today by County Auditor George. There were 8,566 -certifi- total receipts MISS BOYLE TO BE WED TO GARL BYE A wedding license was issued in the office of the clerk of the court this morning to Carl Bye and Miss Isa- bella Boyle, both of Blackduck. The wedding will take place in Blackduck this evening. Miss Boyle is well known in Be- midji. STANTON TOASTMASTER AT ALUMNI BANQUET H. Mayne Stanton has been named as toastmaster for the Bemidji High School Alumni association’s first an- nual banquet which will be held Fri- day, June 16, at the Birchmont Beach A program of toasts and speeches has been prepared. Following the banquet, a dance will be given in the hotel. NINE KILLED AND THIRTY-FIVE ARE INJURED IN WRECK Laredo, Tex., June 1.—Nine per- sons were killed and 35 injured yes- terday when a north-bound passenger ‘train on the Mexican railway collided with a south-bound freight train near Rodrigues, Mexico. Those killed were five trainmen and four passen- gers, all Mexicans. Several Amer- icans were aboard the passenger train but none were reported injured. JOE MOTTS DRAWS A SIXTY-DAY SENTENCE Judge C. W. Stanton of the dis- trict court yesterday sentenced Joe Motts of Bemidji to 60 days in the county jail on a statuatory charge. Motts was arrested about a month ago. While in the jail he became ill and was taken to St. Anthony’s hospital. His right hand is para- lyzed. He was moved from the hos- pital to the jail yesterday. The Yeoman lodge will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry F. Schmidt, 306 Third street, tomorrow evening. KKK KKK KKK KKK KK K* SEVEN BEMIDJI TEACHERS PAY PENSION MONEY Seven Bemidji teachers will be in line for a teacher’s pension if they teach twenty years. Five dollars has been deducted from the salary check of each of the seven for fees toward the teachers’ pen- sion. > khk ok ok ok kokkkkkkkk * * x * * *x * * * * x * x x KERKEK KKK KK KKK KKK K | Historieal Sod BEMIDJI SCHOOLS T LINSE FOR THE Summet IOMORROW Class of 27 to Be Graduated From High School at Exercises in g Evening. ‘ CENTRAL AND NORTH SCHOOLS TO GIVE PROGRAMS Dean William Reynolds Vance of University Law School to Give Address, The Bemidji schools will close to- morrow afternoon for the summer va- cation. The schools will reopen in e September. Tomorrow evening at the Grand theater a class of 27 will be gradu- ated from the high school. This is 2 the largest class in the history of the i school. ‘ Attorney M. J. Brown, president of the school board, will present the diplomas and Dean William Reynolds Vance of the University of Minnesota Law school will deliver the com- | mencement address. A special musi- i cal program will be given. s | i { | | i | Program for Grades. Tomorrow afternoon the Central and North schools will give a pro- gram on the school grounds, begin- ning at one-thirty o’clock. Parents of the children and citizens are urged to attend the programs. If weather conditions do not permit the pre- sentation of the program on the school grounds, the program will be given at the Grand theater. The arrangements for the program has been under the supervision of Miss Agnes Strand, instructor in the primary department. Teachers of the various grades have assisted in the preparation of the numbers. Songs and Dances. The program is as follows: Chorus, “Vacation Song,” and “Spring Song,"” fifth grades; folk dances ‘‘Looby Loo” and Blackbird,” first grades; play, “Woodland Nymph,” fourth grades; folk dance, “Danish Dance of Greet- ing,” second grades; Indian club swinging, sixth grade girls; play, “Twelve Months,” third grades; folk dance, “I See You” and ‘“Carrousel,” first grades; Japanese drill song, — girls of second grades; folk dance, “Hansel and Gratel,” first grade; chorus, “Let Us Go a Mayin’” and “BEvening Song,” sixth grades. SENTIMENT FOR BUGKMAN FOR GONGRESS GROWING “It appears that the sentiment in favor of C. B. Buckman for congress is growing as the primaries ap- proach.” This statement was made to a Pio- neer representative by W. H. Ryan of Little Falls who has been spend- ing the past week in the city as the guest of B. W. Lakin. Mr. Ryan has practically covered the entire Sixth district on an automobile trip. “There seems to be a favorable sentiment for Mr. Buckman in both city and country,” said Mr. Ryan. “He is well known nationally and has shown that he can accomplish things for this district, which assur- ance is gaining him many support- ers. “Of course, we of Little Falls know him so well and believe in him so thoroughly that we can’t see Why others would hesitate. One thing all classes may be assured of is that if elected he will represent them all, and do it in a manner which, I am sure, will be beyond criticism.” | | AMENDMENT TO NAVAL APPROPRIATION BILL PASSED BY THE HOUSE Washington, June 1.—The amend- ment to the naval appropriation bill to provide for a $11,000,000 govern- ment armor plate plant, for $3,500,- 000 instead of $2,000,000 worth of aeroplanes, for 2,730 additional and for a bonus system to encourage the speedy private construction of war- ships, were adopted yesterday by the house sitting as the committee of the ¥ ‘whole. % SUICIDE PLOT; GIRL 1S ONLY ONE KILLED Providence, R. I, June 1.—Beat- rice Walters, 19, was found dead to- day with a bullet in her breast. James O'Brien, her sweetheart, 21, was arrested. He stated that they both decided to commit suicide. She succeeded but a belt buekle prevented him. The police do not believe the story. . MOTORCYCLE RIDER JOINS COURT CLUB Harry Erickson was arrested this morning by Officer Essler on a charge of speeding his motorcycle on Minne- sota avenue, In the municipal court Erickson paid a fine of two dollars.