Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, June 14, 1916, Page 1

TORICAI, STy | | Historical Society !m THE BEMIDJI DATLY PIO b VOLUME XIV, NO. 145. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE 14, 1916. runiz vasas JER MONTH DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION OPENS SESSIONS IN ST. LOUIS TODAY PRESIDENT WILSON [BEMIDII NAVAL FARMERS PLAN BIG MEETING FORMERCHANTS Annual Picnic to Be Held at the Fair Grounds, Wednesday June 21. BANQUET TO BE GIVEN BY FARM CLUBS AT NOON Excellent Program Prepared for Picnic; 30-Gallon Kettle of Coffee. The farmers’ annual picnic will be given Wednesday, June 21, at the Beltrami county fair grounds. Mem- bers ¢t the Commercial club and their wives will be guests of the farmers. An excellent program has been pre- pared for the picnic. A banquet will be served by the farm clubs at noon. Admission by Ticket. Adinission of the guests to the ban- quct table will be by tickets only. Tiiese tickets will be numbered before ticy are sent out by the secretary of the Commercial club. Those having tickets numbered one will sit at table No 1 and those with tickets No. 2 will sit at table No. 2. 600-Foot Table. Six hundred feet of table will be constructed. Those wishing to don- ate labor in construction of the tables are requested to report next Monday at the fair grounds. Members of the Farmers’ clubs are requested to wear badges bearing the name of their club. A table will be provided for those who are not members of a farmers’ club. Each family not a member of a farmers’ club should bring enough lunch for two extra people and where it is convenient they should join in with the nearest farmers’ club. French Chief Cook. Jim French will be the official cof- fee cooker. Larson's big 30-gallon kettle will be hauled to the fair grounds and each person who brings coffee is requested to dump it into the big kettle. The reception committee is as fol- lows: August Jarchow, Gust Bergh, E. K. Anderson, G. J. Becker, R. A. Krohn, Ed. Bergh, Harry Arnold, Ed- ward Anderson, Edward Luadtke, Jo- seph Ofstedahl and H. E. Bowers. The president of the day will be Nels Willet, president of the Breed- ers' association, Program. 10 to 12 A. M.—Gathering of peo- ple and inspection of crops on school farm and fair grounds. 11 A. M.—Stump blowing demon- stration by August Jarchow. Meet af high school pump. 11:30—Meeting of Farmers’ club presidents at the ticket office at en- trance of the fair grounds. 12 M.—Dinner. 1 P. M.—Music: “Community Singing,” led by the Teachers’ Sum- mer School chorus in charge of Miss Margaret Newton. 1:15—Talks on rural contests by state leader, T. A. Erickson, to the hoys and girls. The boys and girls are requested to congregate at the east end of the old grandstand at 1:15. 1:15—Address: ‘“Community Live Stock Improvement,” W. H. Schilling, Northfield, Minn. 2 P. M.—Address, “The Dairy Cow,” Prof. A. J. McGuire, Univer- sity Extension division, St. Paul, Minn. 2 P. M.—Athletic contests for farm boys and girls in charge of C. F. Schroeder. 2:45—Tug-of-War, farmers living north of Bemidji vs. those living south of Bemidji. The captains are George Miller for those south of town and J. H. Skrivseth for those north of town. 3 P. M.—Baseball game, Farmers vs. Merchants; Ed. Bergh, captain. 3 P. M.—Folk Dances, Bemidji Teachers’ Training School chorus in charge of Miss Emma Hoglund. The Bemidji Military band will furnish musie. KREX KRR KKK KKK KKK bs TELEGRAPH NEWS * KKK KKK KKK KKK ALL-MINNESOTA DEVELOPMENT MEN HOLD ANNUAL MEET (By United Press) St. Paul, Minn., June 14.— In a plan of further state de- velopment by the co-opera- tion of all organizations form- ed for boosting Minnesota, the All-Minnesota Develop- ment association met today in a three days’ meeting. The association was formed of all existing development associa- tions by the late Governor W. S. Hammond. Kok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok kk khkok ok khk ko x x * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * LR R R R R R RS R R NYMORE T0 ISSUE $7,700BONDS FOR INDEBTEDNESS to Be Sold July First; Payable in 1929 to 1937. Bonds ANNEXATION ELECTION TO BE HELD IN JULY Village Officials Working Hard to Clean Up Indebtedness; Plans for Modern Schook. Nymore will float $7,700 in bonds for the purpose of floating the indebt»‘ edness of the village. The bonds wifl! be sold July first. Village officials are making strong effort to clean up the indebt- edness so that it can be annexed to Bemidji. $2,000 by Levy. The $7,700 bonds are the most that can be isswed under the valuation of the village. There will still remain about $2,000 indebtedness which will be takem up by a specil levy during the next year. - The. $7,700 bonds will-be---made payable as follows: $700 in 1929 and $1,000 each year from 1930 unf— til the amount is paid. ‘ Election in July. Nymore will not vote on annexa- tion next Monday, the day of the a | 8randstand, are ‘The old grandstand was blown down | be many cattle ex! BELTRAMI GOUNTY FAIR TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 13-14 Plans Being Made for the Biggest Exposition in History of County. COUNTY BOARD MEETS TO PLAN BUILDINGS New Grandstand and Barns May Be Constructed ; Premium Lists Out Soon. The Beltrami county fair will be held September 13, 14 and 15. Announcement to this effect was made this morning by Charles F. Schroeder, secretary of the Beltrami County Fair association. Many Amusements. Plans are being made for the big- gest fair ever held in Beltrami coun- ty. Besides a good program of auto and horse races, plans are being made for securing a big line of amuse- ments. The premium lists will be issued in a short time. They will be practic- ally the same as last year. Plans are being made to secure ex- hibits from the 23 farmers’ clubs in the county. Rural schools will also have large exhibits. Commissioners Meet. The board of county commissioners is holding its regular meeting at the court house today. Plans submitted by Tom Johnson, architect, for a new being considered. and destroyed in the recent high ‘wind storm. The new stand will probably be constructed immediately. New Barns Planned. The fair association may also or- der the construction of more barns and places for exhibits. On account of the increase of in- terest: in pure bred cattle in .the county it is believed that there will ited. * Extra in- ducements will be offered for the ex- hibiting of ‘the cattle. ‘The judges of the fair will be an- nounced in a few weeks. state primary election. Instead the FUHMER BEMIB" MA“ election will probably be held in July, after the bonds are sold. It is be- lieved that there will not be any ob- Jjection made to annexation. The Nymore school district at a DIES IN PORTLAND ‘Word was received today by H. E. recent election voted to annex to the|p,ymer of Bemidji that his brother- Bemidji school district. This action was taken because the Nymore school has been condemned by state auth- orities. Bemidji school authorities, as soon as the village of Nymore is} annexed to Bemidji, will make plans for giving Nymore a modern schooll system. A new school will be con- structed. BUGKMAN VISITS IN MORRISON AND TOD (By Special Correspondent.) ' Little Falls, Minn., June 14.—C., B. Buckman, Republican candidate: for congress, visited western Morri- son and eastern Todd county yester— day, the visit being more in the na-] ture of a friendly call on many of his acquaintances in that seetion who have always sworn allegiance to the: local man from the fact that he was. instrumental in securing much land. for the settlers there years ago. Through Mr. Buckman a decision was: secured in the long drawn out in- demnity land question, making it. | possible to place 33,000 acres of land. on the tax rolls and permitting the: settlers to secure titles to their homes. i An alcohol lamp provides the heat | in apparatus invented by a French-{ man to disinfect with steam. SCOO THE CUB REPORTER! in-law, Allen B. Forte, died at Podt- land, Ore. Mr. Forte was a resident of Bemidji up to eight years ago. Allen B. Forte was born at Pilot Mound, Fillmore county, Minn., Nov. 14, 1864. He moved with. his par- ents at an early date to Clitherall, Otter Tail county. He attended the | business college at Sauk Center and graduated therefrom. For several years he was in charge of a lumber yard at Browerville, Minn. In March, 1892, he was married to Anna O. Palmer, He came to Beltrami county in the spring of 1897 and homesteaded in Grant Valley cownship. Later 21e moved to Bemidji. At the time he was taken ill he was in charge of a lumber mill at Forest Frove, Ore. He became ill on Easter Sunday and was obliged to return to his home in Portland. He died Jure 10, 1916. Surviving are his wife and six chil- dren, all of Portland; and the brothers and sisters, George Forte of Wilton, Mrs. H. C. Aldrich of Wil- ton, Mrs. J. H. Isenhour of Shakopee, Minn., and O. D. Forte of Portland. In Bemidji, Mr. Forte made a large host of friends. He was a faithful husband, a devoted father and a true and faithful friend. Alec Ripple, who has been attend- ing the state science school at Wah- peton, N. D., returned to his home in this city today to spend his summer vacation. LEADS PREPAREDNESS PARADE IN WASHINGTON Country’s Chief Executive Carries a Flag Over Shoulder; Walks Fast. CAPITOL EMPLOYES IN MONSTER DEMONSTRATION Washington Shows the Way to Gele.- brate Flag Day; Everyone Carries Flag. (By United Press) ‘Washington, June 14.—Washing- ton today held a mammoth Flag Day “Preparedness” parade. Citizens of the capitol, including 40,000 employes of the Federal gov- ernment, turned out en masse in an impressive demonstration in favor of adequate national defense. ‘With President Wilson leading with a flag over his shoulder, the parade started from the peace monument at 9:40 this morning. Band Works Hard. Immediately preceding the presi- dent was the U. S. Marine band, working as never did a band before. Despite the grilling sun the presi- dent did not seem to mind the hike. He walked with a jaunty swing that kept the large, pompous gentlemen on his left pumping the whole dis- tance of a mile and one-half. All Carry Flags. Directly behind the president, his cabinet, White House .employes and department officials and a delegation of newspaper men marched. Each one carried or wore a flag. The president had asked the coun- try to give an especial significance to this Flag Day and this was Wash- ington’s way of doing it. Women Active. For the first time in history, the president of the United States march- ed afoot through the tstoric Penn- sylvania avenue. As the president turned the corner, a huge banner was dropped in front of him reading, “Be prepared if you care about our electoral votes. Consider us. The ‘Women’s Party.” “HELLO BILLS” TO ) DULUTH FOR MEET (By United Press) Duluth, Minn., June 14.—Thou- sans of Elks from various parts of Minnesota gathered here today for the annual State Elks’ association meeting. Special trains from Fer- gus Falls, St. Cloud, Faribault, Vir- ginia and the Twin Cities poured in- to the city during the early hours of the morning. A special train along- the Great Northern, carrying delegates from Crookston, Bemidji and Cass Lake arrived about noon. Flags were much in evidence here today. The day was celebrated as Elks’ flag day. Boat rides, automo- bile trips and an official ball are other attractions of the day. Among the Bemidji Elks who left last evening to attend the conven- tion were E. H. Jerrard, Charles Cominsky, George H. Kreatz, S. H. ‘Webster and W. Wilson. KKK KKK KK KKK KRR * THE EUROPEAN WAR * KX XK KKK KKK KR KK KKK (By United Press) _ Paris—There were no infantry at- tacks by either side on the Meuse last night. Berlin—Newspaper statistic show 130 naval units have been lost dur- ing the war so far. Vienna— (Official) —The Italian ship Principe Umberto was torpedoed tJune 8. The losses were very heavy. MILITIA IS ONE YEAR OLD TODAY Company of 52 Was Mustered in for Service on June 14, 1915. TWELVE ADDED TO COMPANY IN YEAR Division Makes Excellent Showing; Lieutenant E. A. Barker at Head. Today is Flag Day. Today also marks the first anniversary of the mustering in of the Bemidji division of the Minnesota Naval Militia. On June 14, 1915, 52 young men answer- ed the call of patriotism and became a part of the national naval reserves. New Volunteers. During the past year, twelve new volunteers have been added to the company. Many of the men have re- ceived rating as petty officers, while still others have been assigned spe- cial duties.’ Living up to the opinion of Cap- tain Guy A. Eaton that the Bemidji division would be one of the best in the state within a year’s time, the local boys repeatedly won the favor of the officers and regulars on the training ship during the last year’s long cruise and the several short cruises. Shortly after the muster in and af- ter the fundamental drills and in- structions had been completed a number of the Bemidji company left for Duluth to take the ten-day short cruise and learn the habits of a “jackies’ ” life on the training ship Gopher. Since that time a number of short cruises have been held at which the local boys have learned the art of a sailor’s work. Socially the organization has been extremely active, having given two of the most unique dancing_parties ever given in the city. Although organized too late for the forming of a baseball team, a football and basketball team repre- sented the company and claimed vie- tory in several conflicts. Boat crews have been named and enthusiasm is at a high pitch con- cerning the first boat races which will be held on July 4. COLONEL ROOSEVELT TAKEN ILL WHILE IN NEW YORK TODAY (By United Press) New York, Junme 14,—Colonel Roosevelt suffered a severe pain in his side here today while going to the dock to meet his som,. Kermit, and the latter’s family who arrived from Panama. He said that the pain was unconsequential, but seemed quite ill. His daughter stated that the ill- ness was inconsequential, conghing probably straining a musecle. Other relatives insisted that his condition was not serious. After meeting the transport Kil- patrick from Panama, the party went immediately to the home of his daughter. ‘While climbing aboard the trans- port, Roosevelt was given a brisk military salute by a number of sol- diers returning from Panama. He returned the salute. The black opal, which a few years ago created a furore in the jewelry world, has practically ceased to ex- ist, says Albert Ramsey, London, the world’s greatest opal dealer. A glance at the want column may help you sell it. This Is The Opening Day_As Scoop Sees It ® S TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN GLYNN PRAISES WILSON IN KEYNOTE ADDRESS Says Neutrality Was Policy That Kept the United States at Pesce. PROGRESSIVE DEMOCRATS TO APPEAL FOR PROGRESSIVES Silent Women Make Strong Showing for Woman Suffrage at St. Louis Convention. By Perry Arnold. (United Press Staff Correspondent) St. Louis, Mo., June 14.—For the first time in decades, Democracy’s hosts met in quadriennial session to- day with complete agreement on the choice of national standard bearer. There wasn't a delegate who didn’t agree to the remomination, of Presi- dent Woodrow Wilson. The bitterness of the factional strife at Baltimore four years ago was gone. Advance indications were for a regular “love-feast” with the only possibilities to‘y any difference of opinion present in the building of a platform. It was a cheerful, optimistie, cheer- ing and confident throng that re- sponded to the bang of National Chairman William F. McComb’s ga- vel. No specter of an internacine fight intruded. First of all, the delegates were meeting in Missouri, one of whose favorite sons four years ago was a defeated candidate in the battle of the ballots. Home of Son. That same favorite son—Speaker Champ Clark—as if to emphasize the healing of the wounds dealt him by the Baltimore gathering, was one of the loudest in his praises of the man who took from him the homor of leadifig the Democratic hosts. “I-believe the conveation can ad- journ by Friday, if it so desires,” Chairman McCombs said just before convening the assembly. The delegates themselves, how- ever, indicated early in the meeting their desire to hear ‘“glorification” speeches and this excess of enthusi- asm was expected to prolong the con- vention until Saturday morning. St. Louis began playing the host to the vigiting thousands in royal fash- ion. ‘Nen-partisan committees ga- lore, whose interest and energy was bent solely toward making visitors comfortable and happy, were con- stantly in attendance. First Chance to Entertain. The convention is St. Louis’ first chance since the Louisiana Purchase Exposition of 1904 to entertain dis- tinguished - guests and St. Louisans were determined to make the occa- sion a memorable one. The convention hall itself its gigantic interior. Special ventilating appartus cool- Delegates and al- ternates alone were permitted on the ground floor, permitting more com- fortable seating space for the men who actually do the convention work. One topic which was eagerly dis- cussed by the crowds in the streets and hotel lobbies was the so-called “unit rule” and “two-thirds” regu- lation which from time immemorial ed the sultry air. has ruled at Democratic conclaves. There was general belief expressed at- these ancient that the regular quadriennial tempt to overthrow rules would succeed this year. Two-thirds Rule Up. Delegates recalled that the attempt was made four years ago in Balti- more and defeated mainly because there was such bitter strife between two-thirds rule had not been in effect at Balti- I more, Champ Clark, Missouri’s fa- the candidates. If the By “"HOP” had been repainted throughout, mostly with white paint so that every pos- sible bit of light was reflected into KRR KK KKK KK KK TODAY’S CONVENTION Noon—Called to order by Chairman McCombs. Speech by Temporary Chairman Glynn, sounding Democratic keynote. Announcement of resolu- tions and permanent organi- zation. Making up of the perman- roll of the convention, KAk kXA Akhkhkhkhkrrhkw kA hokkkkhkhk kR < * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * vorite son, would have been named. This year, it was conceded, will be an excellent opportunity for the Democratic party to abolish the pre- cedent requiring a two-thirds ma- jority as necessary to a choice. There is only one candidate in the minds of the delegates—Wilson—and this offers a free road to revision of the rules. Most important also, in the minds of the gossipers and hotel lobby de- baters, was the platform upon which Democracy will make this year’s race. The Democrats believe they have the “edge” on the Republicans, simply because they will have an opportunity to see what sort of a statement of principles the Chicago convention has enacted, and to meet those prin- ciples in the Democratic pledges. 2,000 Present. Over 2,000 persons assembled here at noon to waste time, speak, listen to speeches, for the next three days. Democrats used Flag Day for frenzy patriotism. Fifteen thousand flags were distributed. The band played the ‘“‘Star Spangled Banner” when a huge flag was unfurled from the ceil- ing. All the delegates were on their feet, waving flags in frenzy patriot- ism. A Silent Plea. ‘Women staged a silent plea for suf- frage by lining the approaches of the convention hall. A concerted batter: of 5,000 pairs of eyes started speech- less at the delegates in a mute appeal for ‘“votes for women.” The women were dressed in white, had a yellow sash across their shoulders and a yel- low parasol above their heads. Former Governor Glynn of New York acted as temporary chairman and he.delivered the keynote speech- of the convention. Paragraphic punches in his speech follow: Has Strong Punch, ‘“Today Americans must decide whether their country shall have a national soul. We assert the policy of neutrality as truly American. Neutrality is the Americans’ contri- bution to the laws of the world. If Washington was right, if Jefferson was right, if Hamilton was right, if Lincoln was right, then the presi- dent of the United States is right to- day.” ““Neutrality is the policy that kept us at peace while Europe is driving nails of war through crucified hu- manity. In all history of nations, of all ages, there is not a country which has enjoyed such a gigantie balance of trade as has the United States. “Where Washington vainly plead- ed for recognition of our mneutral rights, where Jefferson sought in vain to protect shipping, where Lincoln failed to gain for the United States freedom of the seas, Woodrow Wilson has secured from every warring pow- er, from every prince under the sun, the formal and definite assurances that the neutral rights of America will be respected and observed.” Young and progressive Democrats began gathering together early to- day. They made it perfectly clear that the Democratic platform must contain a strong bid for the father- less Progressives or there will be a fight. Some Things Doing. Despite the supposed quiet, re- porters found that a few little things happened today. First—Wilson has halted the pro- gram for a plank in the party plat- form against making supreme court justices ineligible for political office. Second—Wilson favors Marshall for vice president which seems to put needles to other vice presidential ‘booms. Third—The Democrats have decid- ed to adopt a tariff plank amounting to a distinct appeal to business in- terests. Fourth—Bryan announced that he IS ST ESE SRS R R R R R 88 AfiTflEfi——WO ER o e BRAN — will deit:initely support Wi‘lison on any ( By United Press) ) NoMiMaTIoNs ? L %ad T aMm proposition, even preparedness. St. Paul—Attorney General Smith = Lt = S ,l::, . mflva{& T A demonstration for Wilson lasted gave an opinion today which stated ) aep & NN FORREST 16 minutes despite the terrific heat. that all employers must give their : ',/// PARK GOLF ~ employes time to vote. 1 //' LINKES - " Juniata county, Pa., with a popu- Chicago—Robbers fleeing from a stolen automobile killed Motoreycle Policeman Mallow. They fatally wounded Policeman Lindhe. Officers were pursuing them to recover $2,000 lation of 15,000, has found from the county commissioner’s dog tag rec- ord that there are within its borders more than 2,000 dogs. worth of stolen jewels. B spA’ltl'mugh ti:ere" lsl,lxt: ‘3:1'031‘1::;. 11— 'l ain, a supply of electricity a = Tonpesen i sl rgiod AS T AM MORE USED ¢ able for charging electric trucks and b Ralph Dany plans to take the wit- Yo MIsSISsIPPI L o e ‘ ness stand in the Will Orpet murder \QATER — - : : - passenger automobiles, such vehicles case to refute the testimony of Jose- \\‘W S 2 are not to be seen th_ere. phine Davis that Marion Lambert planned suicide. Read the want ads.