Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, August 26, 1916, Page 1

lllGlNllATlllN T0 AID SCHOOLS Fext Meeting to Be Held September 29; All Citisens Urged to WOMEN REQUEST AIAT ‘WAGES BE INCREASED Bexiidlji Sehools Paying Good Salaries and ‘Are fl!tfilf Good Results. Parents in Bemidjl are forming an organization to assist and offer the school board ldv_wn school matters. Mrs. John F. Gibbons, W. H. Schmidt and Mrs. L. A. Johnson have been numed a committee to. perfect the or- ganization, members of which will hold a meeting September 29. All parents in Bemidji are urged to join the organisation. 35 Attend Meet, At a meeting at the high school Thursday afternoon at which about 35 persons were present, it was point- ed out that the Bemidji teachers were underpaid. 4 Mrs. John F. Gibbons presided at the meeting and stated that the meet- ing was called to discuss school af- tairs. She stated that she was of the opinion that better salaries should be paid the teachers, 'better salaries giv- ing the city a better grade of teach- ers. Attorney M. J. Brown, Dr. E. H. Smith and Dr. E. H. Marcum, mem- bers of the school board, were pres- ent. Would Increase Taxes. Attorney Brown stated that the Bemidji teachers were getting the biggest salaries possible under the taxes and that in order to. pay the teachers higher salaries the taxes would have to be increased. Pr. Smith stated that he- was sure that the board was doing everything i jts power-to--hetter the-schools: He stated that seyeral departments are sadly in need on account of lack of funds. He stated that several new departments were needed for the schools, including a physical instruct- or, but that they were not able to be installed on account of lack of funds. He stated that during his long period as a member of the school board that parents had con- ferred with him no more than six times. He urged that the parents take a greater interest with school affairs to confer with the school board. Plan is Good One. Superintendent Dyer stated that he was heartily in sympathy with a par- ents’ organization. “I have urged such an organiza- tion at several of the meetings with mothers during the past year,” said Mr. Dyer. “I believe that such an organization working in co-operation with the board of education would accomplish much good. “A good teacher mnever gets too much salary. I have been somewhat instrumental in raising the teach- ers’ salaries in Bemidji. 1 would like to see further increases. ““There are no teachers in the grade school for the next year who have not had at least two years’' experience at previous teaching and no teacher in the grade school is receaving a sal- ary of less than $60.” Mrs. E. E. Kenfleld stated that she was of the opinion that the salaries should be raised. “We appear to be getting good re- sults with the present grade of teachers, however,” she said. NATIONAL GUARD CAPTAIN KILLED Macon, Ga., Aug. 26.—Capt. Ed- .gar J. Spratling of F company, Fifth Regiment, National Guard of Georgia, was shot and instantly killed in his tent at the state mobilization camp here yesterday, by Mrs. H. C. Adams ot Atlanta. At the county jail, where she was held on a charge of murder, Mrs. Adams asserted that Captain Spratling, who was a phys- ician, had offended her by attentions paid her several weeks ago while she was in his office at Atlanta for treat- ment. DOMESTIC MONEY ORDERS INCREASE Washington, Aug. 26.—The domes- ‘tie money order system of the post- ~office department, which went into - operation Nov. 1, 18684, issued orders " aggregating $054,139,134 last year. _Intermational money orders, first is- _sued Oct. 13, 1867, aggregated $60,- 772,078 last year, a decrease of $41,- 000,000 from 1914; the falling off be- ing due-to the European war. 30 CHANGED TRAT YOU WON'T KNOWIT “Hello, Henry, how are you; my, how changed you are; how different you lodk,” sald e iwt | Mr,Bemidji Au- Ma! to the 1917 Ford car which was brought to this city yester- day by C. W. Jewett of the Jewett Auto com- pany and G. 8. Harding. Henry has changed his clothes and for the first time for years he doesn’t look the same. He looks like a $1,000 car instead of only a $360 car. And the well-known ubiquitous Detroit tourist is surely disguised. Here are some of the points of dif- ference: Rounded radiator. Streamline hood. Cowl dash. Crown fenders. “But what’s the use,” grumbled an old-time Henry owner who had been loking the new. arrival over. “In two weeks the public will be wise and will know just what it is.” Mr. Jewett stated today that he would be unable to make deliveries until after September first. FATHER THOMALIN, KNOWN IN BEMIDJI, COMMITS SUICIDE Plunges From Rear of the Sixth Floor of the Sherman Hotel in Chicago. DESPONDENT ON Accom Served for Many Years as Missionary Among the Northern Minnesota Indians. Father Ignatius Thomazin, known in this city and district for his work as a missionary among Northern Min- nesota Indians, plunged from the rear cf the sixth floor in Chicago to his death today, according to a United Press report. Head Strikes Pole. His head struck a pole in a scav- enger's wagon and dashed out his brains. He was 70 years old and had been living at Albany, Minn. He went to Chicago in July from St. Cloud, accompanied by his house- keeper, Mrs. Martha McCloskey. She stated in Chicago today that he was despondent on account of retirement on account of age. He planned to make an appeal to Archbishop Mun- delein. At St. Anthony. Father Thomazin had been station- ed at St. Anthony, near St. Cloud. He had been a priest for the past 50 years. The parishoners at St. An- thony demanded that he discharge his housekeeper and he refused. This started trouble and the parishoners secured his removal. FUNERAL OF FRED LAKIN IS HELD The funeral of Fred Lakin, father of B. W. Lakin of Bemidji, was held at Royalton, Minn., Thursday morn- ing and was one of the-largest ever held there. Friends from over the entire éounty were in attendance to pay their respects to Mr. Lakin. In- terment was made at a Royalton cemetery. WANT TELEPHONE POLES IN ALLEYS Thief River Falls, Minn., Aug. 26. —The city of Thief River Falls will attempt to force the telephone com- panies operating within the munici- pal limit to remove their poles from the business and residence streets and place them in alleys or under ground. At the regular meeting City Attorney Theodore Quale was instructed to draw up the necessary ordinance and| the matter will be urged for early passage. Mrs. Paul Prevey and son will ar- rive in Bemidji tonight and will be guests at the Dr E ‘W. Johnson Lbefictive Page SPEGIAL SUNDAY DINNER AT HOTEL The Birchmont Beach hotel will serve a special dinner every Sunday evening in the future; Arrangements have been made-so that all Bemidji reople” will be accommodated. An orchestra will give a musical program at the dinner tomorrow evening. ELEGTION PRECINGTS CLOSE POLLS EARLY Several of the election precincts in the ooinity option election - closed thelr voting places at five o'clock in- Ot NS GO HOCOTAITE t0 word received in Bemidji today. THis was done, it is believed, on account of a misinterpretation of the election laws. The precinct of Goodrich was one of the precincts closing at five o’clock, it is reported. The canvassing board met at the court house Friday afternoon-and offi- cially reported that the election gave the “wets” a lead of 14 votes. GROOKSTON STREET LIGHTS TURNED OFF Crookston, Minn., Aug. 26.—At a meeting of the city council held last evening a resolution was passed whereby the salary of every city of- ficial will be cut in half, the police department will be reduced to two men, no provision being made for a chief, the street lights will be cut off, with the exception of one light over each of the three river bridges and the two railroad viaducts and other economic measures will be put into use. The action of the council is the most severe blow and most disastrous step ever taken. to.keep within the city’s revenues. The resolution was adopted follow- ing the reading of a communication from John McKinnon, one of the heavy taxpayers, who threatens to start legal proceedings if measures are not taken to keep within the re- ceipts of the city. CONTRACT IS LET FOR RAKO SEHOOL Contracts were let Thursday after- noon for the construction of the con- solidated school in Dist. No. 6, the Rako district. The school building will be composed of four rooms and will, be constructed of brick. The Lawrence Construction com- pany of Minneapolis was awarded the contract at $7,750. Other bids were the Polk Construction company, $5,002; Jackson & Winklesky, of Bemidji, $9,063; George Kreaiz of Bemidji, $10,780. The plumbing contrnet was let to Herbert Doran of Bemidji. GEORGE HARVEY OUT | FOR CHARLES HUGHES New York, Aug. 26.—George Har- vey, once the ¢hum and confidant of President -Wilson, -is for the election of Charles E. Hughes this fall. ‘It was said today that Colonel Harvey would head a' committee of promin- ent Demoerats anxious to hdp elect Mr. ‘Bu‘hu. L AUTOMOBILE TIME BETWEEN BEMIDJI AND CITIES 10:4 Time is Made by C. W. Jewett and G. S. Harding in & 1917 Ford. STOPS NOT INCLUDED; ACTUAL RUNNING TIME Anyone by Good, Consistent Driving Can Make Same Time; Not Record Speed. 3 = “For the Informati the following record of-actual run- ning time was kept by C. W. Jewett of the C. W. Jewett Auto company and G. S. Harding, manager of the Grand theater, on a drive from Min- neapolis to Bemidji, via Sauk Cen- ter. The run was made in a new 1917 and the actual running time was 10 hours and 42 minutes. Mr. Jewett and Mr. Harding stated today that anyome by .good, consist- ent driving can make the trip in the same time as they were not driving for a record of speed, but were just driving at a consistent gait. The time is as follows: 3:16—Leave Minneapolis. 4:07—Arrive Anoka. ' ~ 4:35—Elk River. 4:56—Big Lake. 5:156—Becker, 5:31—Clear Lake. 6:66—=t. Cloud. 6:35—Avon. 6:56—Albany. 7:16—Freeport. 7:47—Melrose. 8:06—Sauk Center. , Right. 8:24 A. M.—Leave Sauk Center. 9:15—Long Prairie. 9 32—Browerville. 11:00—Wadena. 11:40—Sebeka. i 11:56—Menahga. 12:23—Park Rapids.{ Noon. 1:26—Leave Park Rapids. 2:12—Douglas Lodge turn. 3:19—Arrive Bemidji OPEN SPRING SEASON NOT TO BE ESTABLISHED Sportsmen of Minnesota and other nerthern states have won a notable victory in their fight against an open spring season for migratory water fowl. The bureau of biological sur- vey of the United Statés department of agriculture, which fs empowered to prescribe regulations for the shoot- ing of migratory game birds, contem- plated an open spring season for the water fowl. But sportsmen of the northern states, and, particularly Minnesota, came out “with such a vigorous protest that the department decided to adopt regulations prohib- iting spring shooting averywharo in the United States, % Bemidji sportsmen nlg'ned petitions against the elt.hl.llh.lnt of this open season, - of tn;lsts,’ MATT NOLAN IS GOUNTY GHAMP PUMPKIN GROWER Matt Nolan, who has a farm at the head of Lake Bemidji, is the cham- pion pumpkin grower in Beltrami county. A pumpkin from his farm will be used in the Beltrami county exhibit. It weighs about 75 pounds. FISHER S INJURED WHEN SPEEDER WRECKS R. E. Fisher, ticket agent for the M. & 1. and Soo railways in Be- midji, was severely injured yester- day afternoon when a gasoline speed~: npon which-he was riding derailed: He, with D. M. Connors, roadmas- ter of the Soo, left Bemidji shortly after two o’clock and when a mile from Bemidji the speeder derailed. Fisher fell off and was run over by the speeder. He was badly scratch- ec and bruised and was taken to his home. He will be able to resume his duties in a few days. BEMIDJI JAGKIES RETURN FROM CRUISE ‘William Haverland and Earl Riley, members of the Bemidji Naval Mili- tia, returned Friday from the 12-day cruise down the Great Lakes on the Gopher, the Minnesota training ship, with the Minnesota Naval Militia. During the cruise the boys visited Detroit, Cleveland, Alpena, Put-in- Bay and the Soo, where they were given shore liberty. Ship drill, ma- neuvers and extensive gun drills made up the daily routine during the cruise. The crew was made up of the “jackies” who were unable to take the recent Atlantic cruise on the Rhode Island, although several boys who took the eastern trip were al- lowed to join the squad. The major- ity of the members of the crew were Duluth boys, while the remainder were from Crosby, Bemidji and Lindstrom. The season’s cruising will be ended with at least two more one-day trips down the lake on the Gopher, t2 be held next month. Further an- nouncement of the short cruises will be made by the officers in charge. Capt. Guy A. Eaton was in charge of the cruise just completed. MANY EARLY BATHERS WATGH BIG WAR GAME Washington, Aug. 26.—Ad- miral Helm’s defending fleet has been “destroyed.” Invaders are theoreticaly landing in the War game. ¥ Washington, Aug. 26.—The great naval battle is raging off New York harbor. The main attacking fleet under Admiral Helm has engaged an attacking fleet under Admiral Mayo. Helm opened with 12-inch guns. The fenders “sunk’” the enemy battle- ships Texas and Nevada and the enemy destroyers Wadsworth and Copper. Helm “lost” the scout cruf- ser Birmingham and the destroyersi|. Fanning, Drayton and Balch. Many early bathers watched the war gam this morning until all the: partici: - | pants disappeared. 'RAILWAY PRESIDENTS ANSWER EMPLOYES IN COUNTER PROPOSALS ALLIES FAIL TO IBOTH SIDES SAY BREAK SOMME LINE | THEY ARE READY IN 8 WEEKS BATTLE Line Not Even Badly Bent, Says Gen- eral Alexander Von Kluck, Commander. STATED THAT BRITISH HAVE NOT DONE ANYTHING Russians Resume Advance in the Region of Stanislau After Week’s Lull, (By United Press) Strassburg, Germany, Aug. 26.— “In eight weeks’ tremendous effort with lavish expenditures of human fiesh and blood and ammunition, the Allies have failed to break the Ger- man Somme line,” said General Alex- ander Von Kluck today. “They have not even badly dented the line.” General von Kluck was command- er of the German right advancing upon Paris early in the He was retired on account of Wounds. He said that eight weeks the Al- lies should have had some advantage at such terrible losses. “The British have done nothing except to expose themselves in coun- ter attacks,” said the general. Russians Advance. Petrograd, " Aug. 26.—(Official)— The Russtans have resumed their ad- VvEnes T the region of Stanislau after a week’s lull. They have captured the village of Guta and have reached the sources of the Bestrioza' and the Nadvorna rivers. Steamer is Sunk. London, Aug. 26.—(Official)—The armed British boarding steamer, Duke of Albania, has been submar- ined and sunk in the North Sea. Twenty-four men lost their lives. - Hears-the Cannon. Parfs, Aug. 26.—An officer of the American ambulance corps, who ac- companied Mrs. William Vanderbilt who was touring the French front, today told how a German shell sent her flying in her nightie. Mrs. Van- derbilt stated that she toured the front to hear the cannon. She heard the cannon. MANY PEOPLE AFTER FURNISHED HOMES Many people in Bemidji are look- ing for furnished homes. The de- mand is so large that many people have not been able to find homes, fur- nished or unfurnished. Several peo- ple are planning on leaving Bemidji on account of the scarcity of homes. The Pioneer, in order to secure homes for the many searchers, . requests that anyone who has a furnished or unfurnished home for rent to notify the Pioneer office. GUNS HERE FOR THE BEMIDJI RIFLE GLUB The rifles and ammunition from the Federal government for the Be- midji rifie club has been received in Bemidji. All members are requested to report at the rifle range tomorrow morning at nine o’clock. war. ARCHBISHOP SPALDING DIES AT PEORIA, ILL. Peoria, I1l., Aug. 26.—Archbishop John Lancaster Spalding, noted pre- late of the Catholic church in Illinois and a resident of Peoria constantly since 1887, when he was elected to the position of bishop of the newly created Peorie diocese, died at his residence yesterday afternoon at 3 o'¢lock. He had been il for a number of years, having suffered a paralytic stroke in 1906. iss Gertrude DurKee, chief clerk he department of banking of the tate of Minnesota, arrived 'in Be- ‘mjdji this noon and will visit here for & few days. [C FOR BIG TIE-UP Able to Operate Railways to Prevent Famine, BROTHERHOOD MEN SAY BUT FEW MEN WILL WORK Crisis is Reached; Final Action May Be Taken by Men Late This Afternoon. Washington, Aug. 26. — President Wilson went to the capitol this afternoon without advance notice. It is believed that it is his intention to-call upon congress in rega.rd to the rail strike. Wilson went at once to the president’s room at the capitol and sent immediately for Senator Newlands, chairman of the inter- .state commerce committee and Senator Kern, both Democratic floor leaders. (By United Press) Washington, Aug. 26.—The threat-" ened railway strike looms up b i “We are ready for the strlk;fi ¥ the;, word from both the the. brotherhoods-) Men Will Work. : The executives claim that they have sufficient loyal employes to pre- vent a food famine. The brother- bood men today stated that a few men might work, but generally the roads would be tied up tighter tlun a drum. > With dramatic and sinister sud- denness the crisis arrived in rallway strike negotiations. A break seems certain this afternoon. There was still hope, but the last thread was considered cut when the employes’ showed no disposition to accept the counter proposals of the rallways. The proposals were as follows: Railways’ Proposals. “The plan of an elght-hour day is not directly connected with the matter at issue, and there is a dif- ference between an actual eight-hour day and the eight-hour day as a basis for pay; 2 “That the questions of 'increase af wages are indisputably quu_uu which should be settled by arbitra- ticn; “That the present demand of the trainmen be submitted to arbitration by the interstate commerce commis- sion or some board to be created by the president or in some other way; «“That if the arbitrating board finds wage increases should be granted, their -findings will be re- troactive and the increase will take effect from the time the arbitration begins; “That a fund should be created by the railroads to provide for this con- tingency, the interstate commerece commission to keep the accounts that will -be necessary, and the arrange- ment to continue in force for a time not yet determined uponm, the men . agreeing that during the period ot arbitration there shall be no further demand or any further attempt to strike.” _Up to Men. - “The railways put the issue square- 1y up to the men,” was the m one official phrased it today. : Some of the executives sald M while the proposal would not give the men more than 20 per cent in wages provided for, in effect in President Wilson’s plan, it probably would give an increase of over 10 per cent. The proposal in its tentative form cov- ered over three typewritten pages. After the vote several of the execu- tives made suggestions which the committee of -eight probably will in-- clude in the final draft. Miss Maude Enright of James- town, N. D., who has been a guest at the home of Mrs. Dan O’Connor, Jeft for Brainerd this morning where she will visit for a week before re- turning to her home. Oscar #1. Erickson of the Olty Drug