Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, June 9, 1916, Page 1

THE BEMIDJI D VOLUME XIV, NO. 141. BEMIDJT, MINNESQTA, mm‘ E,vnmm, JUNE 9, 1916. AMENDMENTNO. 1 IS BOOSTED AT N. M. D. A, MEETING Hon. P. H. MeGarry Reports on Work of Committee for Amend- ment Adoption. SUMMER SESSIONS AT 1 HIBBING ARE CLOSED Big Program Planned for Winter Meeting of Association in Bemidji. (By Special Correspondent.) Hibbing, Minn., June 9.—Amend- ment No. 1, providing for a revolving fund for the reclaiming of state lands will carry at the fall election. Everyone who attended the ses- sions of the Northern Minnesota De- velopment association this morning and heard the plans and reports on work being done for the adoption of the amendment, came to that conclu- lems confronting the people of this country today. I know of only one way to make preparation to defend our institutions and that is to ac- quire a reasonable army and navy and inspire the people with the high- est spirit of patriotism and a deter- mination that our institutions shall be maintained. I believe in the pro- tection of American citizens on the high seas, in foreign lands, and in all the world. I believe in making American institutions a prize to be proud of the world over, and I be- Jieve the only way to maintain our high standard of civilization is to maintain the standard of American institutions. I believe in protecting American commerce, which is the foundation of all our great interests, because without that bulwark we can not truly fill the market for the pro- ducts of the American farm and American labor. Preparedness is preparation, an insurance policy for peace.” L. H. RIGE GHOSEN FOR HIGHWAY TRIP ‘Wadena, Minn., June 9.—At a meeting of the officers and trustees of the Central Minnesota Highway as- sociation held at the Commercial sion. A Big Project. Amendment No. 1 is undoubtedly one of the biggest projects before Northern Minnesota today and the developers are leaving no stone un- turned to educate the state to the need of such an amendment for the development of Northern Minnesota. The sessions of the association came to a close today after prepara- tions had been made to hold the big- gest meeting in the history of the as- i sociation in Bemidji next winter. Wear No. 1 Labels. Characteristic Hibbing hospitality marked the reception given the ar- riving delegates. Buttons labeled “Boost for Amend- ment No. 1” are worn by every dele- gate, and President Middleton was applauded today when he predicted its adoption at the November elec- tion. He urged upon the association the continuing of its organization in the work along the lines of past years, and at the same time urged upon the association the importance of not only hearty co-operation with the *‘All-Minnesota Development as- soeciation,” but that it take such an active part in its work as to con- vince people from all parts of the state that its interests are for the state of Minnesota, and that its ef- forts in the northern part of the state are not intended to be sectionel, but for the benefit of the entire state. McGarry Reports. At the meeting this morning Hon. P. H McGarry of Walker reported on the work that is being done by the committee in charge of the adoption of Amendment No. 1. He outlined the publicity campaign that is being carried on and spoke optimistically in regard to the adoption of the amend- ment. At the meeting yesterday afternoon . W. Murphy of Wheaton, president of the All-Minnesota Development association, delivered an address on ““Minnesota Development.” Mr. Mur- phy has been for several years the moving spirit of the West Central Minnesota Development association and now he is president of the state body. He told the Northern Minne- sota development men of how the va- rious district associations of the state can co-operate so that the best re- sults may be obtained for all of the state. Editor Gives Talk. F. E. Hadley, editor of the Enter- prise at Winnebago, Minn., delivered an address this morning on “The Min- nesota Spirit.” Dr. F. J. Alway, chief of the divi- sion of soil of the University of Min- nesota, delivered an address on ““The Future of Peat Areas in Minnesota.” KELLOGG URGES Ry .'r's L3 / Club rooms in Wadena it was unani- mously voted that L. H. Rice, presi- dent of the association, should be the official representative of the central proposed route of the Jefferson high- way to accompany General Manager Clarkson of the National Highway Clarkson of the Jefferson National Highway association when the latter makes his trip over the three routes which he will be called upon to choose between. Mr. Rice will have the privilege of selecting his own al- ternate. MEXICAN BANDITS ALVAREZ AND JUAN SANGHEZ HANGED Deming, N. M., June 9.—Francisco Alvarez and Juan Sanchez, convicted of first degree murder in the partici- pation in Columbus raids, were hang- ed today. They showed no emotion. STATEDEPARTMENT T0 INVESTIGATE MEXICAN INSULTS Washington, June 9.—A state de- partment dispatch yesterday deserib- ed in detail the anti-American dem- onstration in Chihuahua City, Mexico, Wednesday, during which placards were torn from the walls of the Am- erican consulate. The department has not decided whether a protest will be made to General Carranza. The official report follows closely the story of the demonstration told in the news dispatches. Consul Dawson at Tampico report- de that he had begun an investiga- tion as directed, of complaints de- seribed by American oil operators to President Wilson. 8ir Cecil Spring- Rice, the British ambassador, called at the department to discuss condi- tions in the Tampico oil fields, on which the British fleet is dependent largely for fuel. BAGK OF TELEGRAM BLANKS NOT BINDING St. Paul, Minn., June 9.—The Min- nesota supreme court today ruled that the agreement on the back of the ‘Western Union Telegraph blanks is void and not binding. Britain’s regular army costs the PRESBYTERIANS T0 GIVE A CHILDREN'S DAY PROGRAM SUNDAY Excellent Program Arranged for Sun- day School to Be Given Sunday Morning. RECITATIONS AND SONGS TO BE GIVEN Diplomas Will Be Presented to Graduating Students; Address by Rev. Warford. A Children’s Day program will be Sunday church given by the Presbyterian school at the Presbyterian Sunday morning. The services will begin at 10:30 o’clock. The program is as follows: Organ prelude; song, ‘“Happy Greetings,” by primary Sunday school; address of welcome, by Lil- lian Flatner; responsive reading; prayer, by Rev. L. P. Warford; song No. 80, by Sunday School; “Only a Dream,’”” by Dorothy Wilson; ‘“Lovely June,” by Winston Batchelder; solo, by Robert Shaw; “Children’s Day,” by Orville Wilson; primary exercise; song, “Soft as the Blue,” by eight! girls; “A Small Boy's Speech,” by | Clifford Kline; "“Not Self But Others” | by Tom Simons; selection by the church choir; recitation by Edmond Lamson; “Little Pilgrim,” by Naomi | Meilicke; song, by Maude and May Clark; ‘““Are Flowers Sorry?” by Catherine McKee; “God’s Gifts to His Children,” by Bernice Tibbets, Mable Tanner, Bernice Kirk, Aileen Nay- lor; song, “Lambs of the Kingdom,” by Ruby Condon, Ruth Essler, Dor- othy Virts; recitation by Hazel Ibert- son; song by senior girls; “Behold the Lilies,” by Ruth Caskey, Leona Carleton, Bernice Kirk, Alice Dean; male quarette; “We Bring Palm Branches,” by Aileen Naylor, Anzon- etta Kenfield, Edith Ritchie, Bernice Hannah; address, by pastor; presen- tation of diplomas; song No. 120, by Sunday school; benediction. BEMIDJI MAN ATTENDS | BORDER GITY MEETING| John Harris is in International Falls today attending the district meeting of the Presbyterian Chris- tion Endeavor societies. The meet- ing will continue for three days. THREE GITIES AFTER STATE ELKS' MEET Duluth, Minn., June 9.—Three cities have already entered the fight for the 1917 convention of the Min- nesota State Elks’ association, this vear's meeting being scheduled for this city on June 14 and 15. Although the 1916 meeting is a week away, word has been received here that.the Virginia, Mankato and Red Wing lodges will send large dele- gations in an effort to land next year’s convention. Red Wing made a strong fight for the meeting a year ago, but was beaten by Duluth. Whether other cities will enter the fight, is not known, although it would not be surprising that six or seven lodges offer invitations for the 1917 meeting during the opening business session on June 14. John E. Samuelson of this city, treasurer of the state association and past exalted ruler of Duluth lodge, is being boomed by Duluth Elks for the presidency to succeed James B. Healy of St. Paul, present incumbent. W. L.- Dehart arrived in the city this morning from Duluth and will visit for a short time with his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Dehart. Mr. Dehart will leave tomorrow for his government $1,500 a year each man. PREPAREDNESS IN AN ADDRESS HERE Frank B. Kellogg, candidate for United States senator against Moses E. Clapp, invaded Bemidji yesterday and delivered an address to a fair crowd at the city hall last night. Kellogg was a visitor in Bemidji all day and last evening was the guest of honor at a dinner party at the Markham hotel. At the meeting at the city hall last evening, Attorney M. J. Brown presided. Besides the address of Mr. Kellogg, Frank M. Eddy, former con- gressman, gave a talk. Mr. Kellogg in his address said in part: “The questions of prepareflnass, in my judgment, is the paramount prob- home at International Falls. lliiifli{{li*iii* BULLETIN RETURNS Republicans and Progres- sives in Chicago may com- mence balloting this ‘after- noon. ) The Ploneer will receive di- rect returns from Chicago through the United Press as- sociation. Bulletins will be posted on the bulletin board at the Se- curity Bank corner. Watch the board for sults. : Kk hkkhkhkhkkhkhkhkhkkkd Te- * KK H K H KKK KKK KKK ITALIANS GAIN VICTORIES IN CHIAZ VALLEY Considered Indicative of Further Weakening of the Austrian Offensive. t*********t******t GERMANS SHIFT ARTILLERY DUEL TO WEST BANK OF MEUSE French Admit That Teutons Have| Penetrated French Trenches in Cailette Woods. (By United Press.) London, June 9.—Italian gains in the vicinity of Trent in the Chiaz valley are considered indicative of | the further weakening of the Aus- trian offensive on account of with-; drawals to throw against the Rus- sians. Shift Action. London, June 9.—The Germans have shifted the artillery duel to the west bank of the Meuse. They are violent bombarding Chattancourt. Goal is Lemburg. London, June 9.—Correspondents with the Russian army report that the .immediate goal-of..the Russians is Lemberg, 100 miles east of Prze- mysl. i Admit Capture. Paris, June 9.—It was officially admitted today'that the Germans had penetrated the ‘French trenches in the Cailette Woods. GOVERNMENT REPORTS BIG DECREASES IN NATION’S WHEAT GROP ‘Washington, June 9.—Present in- dications point to a wheat crop 300,- 000,000 smaller this year than that of last year. ‘ The department of agriculture forecast late yesterday indicated a winter wheat crop of 469,000,000 bushels, 30,000,000 bushels less than the forecast from May 1 conditions, and a spring wheat crop of 246,000,- 000 bushels, due to a decrease of 8 per cent in the acre age from last year, and to the late, wet spring. Crop conditions on June 1 indicat- ed less production than last year of small grain crops, but promises to be about the same as the average pro- duction from the last five years. Indications are that- the oat crop will be about 300,000,000 bushels smaller than last year. HARDWARE STORES T0 GLOSE AT 6:30 P. M. Announcement was made today by all the hardware stores in Bemidji that the stores would be closed at - | nominating Roosevelt. NAME OF TAFT IS GREETED WITH LOUDEST CHEERING AT G0, PHUGHESSIVES MAY NOMINATE ROOSEVELT LATETHIS AFTERNOON Situation Reverses Into What Influ- ence Bosses Have Upon the Masses. OYSTER BAY BELIEVES G. 0. P, WILL NOMINATE T. R. Bull Moosers Fail to Get Response From G. 0. P. Hughes Boomers. (By United Press.) Chicago, June 9.—Unless the Pro- gressive pussy-footers can hold the Progressive radicals checked, they will nominate Theodore Roosevelt late this afternoon. The Republi- cans will then take their pick. The Progressives are insistent that they will nominate Teddy. They failed to get a response from the G. 0. P. Hughes boomers, so they will insist upon an early balloting. 'The situation has reversed into what in- fluence hoth convention’s bosses have upon the masses. May Use Platform. A radical Progressive stampede for Roosevelt was assured this afternoon when the Progressives learned that the Republicans are going ahead with the nominations. The Republicans have nothing on the table but nom- inating speeches while the Progres- sives still have the platform on the table. It is thought that in a pinch the platform would be used to stop the gap by Perkins to hold off Teddy’s nomination. Convene at 10:R6. The Progressives convened at 10: 26. The conference committee is still debating and the consideration of the platform, plank by plank, was taken up. The peace committee asked the con- vention for another conference with the Republicans. Peace Report Made. The Progressive peace committee reported this afternoon as follows: “Your committee met with a com- mittee from the Republican conven- tion last night. The conference was most friendly and immediately upon assembly your committee proposed as a joint nominee of both parties Theo- dore Roosevelt. The committee rep- resenting the Republican convention did not present a name. They did not attempt to refuse our arguments regarding the advisability of Roose- velt. After several hours of friendly conference we decided to adjourn, suggesting a further conference this afternoon if possible.” There was little cheering when the report was concluded. Must Invite Teddy. Oyster Bay, June 9.—Political cir- cles here, meaning Sagamore Hill, are confident that the Republican convention must invite Roosevelt to talk to the convention. "It was also asserted that the only amalgamation candidate Roosevelt will thoroughly approve is Roosevelt. Roosevelt’s statement to corre- spondents was that he did not see a change of the situation in Chicago calling him to Chicago. Friends today stated that there is a possibility of the Republicans nom- inating Hughes and the Bull Moose Then Hughes would ,withdraw on account of the deadlock. Then there is a possibility that the Colonel will go to Chicago to straighten the tangle. METHODIST CHURCH TO HOLD BASKET SOCIAL A basket social will be held in the basement of the Methodist church tonight. The public is invited. Cyprus has revived its former na- 6:30 o’clock p. m., each day, except Saturday, beginning Monday. THE CUB REPORTER SCOO O tive tobacco industry producing to- ciety P lilii*!iiliiiiiii CONVENTION DOINGS Republicans. 11—Convened at the Coli- seum. Peace committees reported. Nominating speeches. Progressives, 10 — Convened at Audi- torium. Conference committees re- ported. Conservatives seek adjourn- ment until after another con- ference is held. Radicals to move for nom- ination of Roosevelt. Ak F A KA AR A A KAk Ak kN kR * x * * * * * x * * * * * * * x * * X KR KEKEKK KKK KKK KK SHERMAN NOMINATED. Chicago, June 9.—William J. Cal- houn in nominating Senator Sherman of Illinois this afternoon, said in part: ““The story of his life is sim- ple. It was developed among the conditions of the most extreme pov- erty. His poverty was not the soul shriveling poverty of the slums, but of farming. his opportunities for education were few, kut his desites therefore were tense He attended the country szhool, then the country collége and later studied law. His career at the bar was limited but highly honorable. He finally became interested in politics, hecalae lieuen- ant governor, was twice elected to the U. S. senate. His intellect is clear and his soul is pure.” CUMMINS NOMINATED. Chicago, June 9.—N. E. Kindall of Albia, Ia., nominated Senator Cum- mins this afternoon in the G. O. P. convention. He said in part: “Cum- mins is the best adapted to further charity toward all, malice toward none.” Regarding the Wilson ad- ministration, he said: ‘‘Behold, we cannot look around without a fear of panic and we cannot look at home without a fear of panic.” BRUMBAUGH NOMINATED. Chicago, Ill., June 9.—Emmerson Collins of Pennsylvania, in nominat- ing Governor Brumbaugh at the G. 0. P. convention this afternoon, said: “Pennsylvania’s present governor, Martin Grove Brumbaugh, was born in Pennsylvania, reared in her tend- erest traditions and typifies best her traditions. Two years ago he re- organized the broken ranks of the state party and won. His adminis- tration has been constructive. His Americanism yields to none.” LA FOLLETTE NOMINATED Chicago, Ill., June 9.—M. B. Ol- brish of Madison nominated Senator La Follette this afternoon. = He laud- ed La Follette as a peace candidate and said in part: b5 “Much talk of guns and drums may disturb, may confuse, may control the judgment of the hour, but will not control or stampede the judgment of the American people. The 99 per cent of the people whose bodies must receive bullets and whose children and children’s children must pay and die, for them, who do not sell muni- tions, and who do not float war loans, ‘Wisconsin speaks.” FAIRBANKS NOMINATED Chicago, Il1l., June 9.—Congress- man Wood of Lafayette, Ind., nom- that as a farmer boy, reporter, law- yer, statesman, wise counsel and be- ing sure, forged Fairbands ahead and that such a wise leader is needed now. He said: “He adheres unerringly to the fundamental principles of the Republican party.” WEEKS NOMINATED. chusetts, “We must have a man thoroughly in accord with Republican ples,” sad Senator Lodge. tice. He must believe in prepared- Turkish and Egyptian types. Evéry “Earmark” Of An Ousted Delegate PARDON ME. - ID LIKE 170 GET. Dafactive Paae AN INTERVIEW ‘Washington and Lincoln.” By "HOP" ONVENTION Chicago, June 9.—Senator Lodge nominated Senator Weeks of Massa- princi- “He must be a man who believes n the protec- tion of American rights on land and sea, loves neutrality, peace and jus- ness and be a thorough American. He must be one who wants to keep alive the faith of the men who followed EXPEGTED G. 0. P. WILLBEGINBALLOTING LATETHISAFTERTOON Rain and Gloom Hangs Over Chi- cago; Worst Weather Since 1870. HUGHES MUST BE NAMED ON SECOND OR IS LOST Duluth Man is Named Minnesota Committeeman; No Caucus Decided. (By United Press.) Chicago, Ill, June 9.—It is rain- ing again today and there is much gloom in this “windy city.” Again the newspapers have come forward with an alibi in regard to the weatlier. They claim that the weath- er is the worst since 1870. Balloting in the Republican con- vention is expected to start at four o’clock this afternoon. May Not Survive, Favorite sons today declared that Hughes boomers must nominate Hughes on the second ballot or he can’t survive. The allies claim they hold 587 votes on the first ballot of whiech Hughes has about 200. It is anticipated that after the first bal- lot several hundred delegates will be released. If Hughes fails to get them, the sons claim that he is lost. Congdon Selected. C. A. Congdon, Duluth, was elected Republican national committeeman for Minnesota at a meeting late yes- terday. George Hanscom of St. Cloud led the opposition against Congdon. Minnesota delegates decided today not to-caucus until after the first bal- lot. They would give the first ballot to Senator Cummins of Iowa. Hold Conference. Conference committees of the Re- publican and Progressive conven- tions held a discussion of peace plans last night. The donfereés were unanimous in asserting that the conference was en- tirely harmonious. Discussion of candidates followed just these lines: The Progressives talked only about Colonel Roosevelt, the Republican conferees suggested the names of va- rious favorite sons, including Fair- banks, Burton, Root, Hughes and others, but reached no unanimous decision that they favored any of them above the other. The entire range of discussion it was said never got beyond a generallity. To Invite T. R. Delegate Weunberg of Maryland today stated that he would introduce a resolution inviting Roosevelt to g | come to Chicago to address the Re- publicans, Senator Smoot pussy-footed over to the Auditorium this morning for a conference with the Moose dealers, Senator Smoot presented the report of the peace committee and in report- ing stated that the Progressives be- lieved that Roosevelt should be nom- inated. This got cheers from the galleries and a scattered applause among the delegates. The applause lasted one minute and a half, Taft is Cheered, Some delegate this afternoon men- tioned William Howard Taft’s name on the floor. It was greeted by the loudest cheering of the Republican convention. thus far, and was follow- ed by the waving of hats for the first time. The demonstration lasted for five minutes. Senator Smoot late this afternoon stated that he thought two ballots on the presidential nomination would probably be taken today. He stated that the G. O. P. would then adjourn until tomorrow. He would not make any predictions on the result of the voting. GASS LAKE WARDENS SEIZE FISH NETS Cass Lake, Minn., June 9.—G. E. Marshall, forest supervisor and Geo. Farley, forest ranger at Cut Foot picked up three large fish nets in the Cut Foot country containing about nine hundred pounds of fish. The largest net was over 160 feet long and with it a man would be able to lift on the average of four hun- dred pounds of fish out of a river daily. At this rate the fish would be cleaned from our lakes in short order. E. J. Ledford, manager of the W. G. Schroeder grocery store, has been on the sick list for the past few days. His condition is somewhat improved