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

v T i ——— - wofficial count this morning. THEBEMIDJI DATILY P10 VOLUME XIV, NO. 274, BEMIDJ1, MINNESOTA, 'wmu EVENING. NOVEMBER 14, 1916, m-w"?“ soctety ENGLAND ANSWERS BLACKLIST PROTEST GOPHER STATE [City Council Postpones IS DOUBTFUL, CLAIMED BY BOTH PARTIES Hughes is Leading by 120 Votes: Ten Precincts are Still SOLDIER VOTE IN COUNTY BREAKS EVEN One Precinct, Town of Meadowland, Still Missing in This County. With ten precinets still missing at noon today Charles Evan Hughes’ lead is 120 votes. The vote is as fol- lows: Hughes 179,463, Wilson 179,- 343. The official count of 49 out of the 86 counties is completed. Minnesota is still in doubt. parties claim it. It is probable that the definite re- sults will only be known when Hen- nepin county and Minneapolis are recounted Thursday. One precinct is still missing in Bel- trami county. It is the precinct of the town of Meadowland, a new town. Both The returns from the town of Birch | first reading provides for five wards|Matland were granted cigarette Island were received this morning, giving Hughes 4 and Wilson 3. The Beltrami county canvassing board found eleven ballots deposited in precincts other than the home of the voters. be counted. to other counties and will be there. Two Beltrami county voters who sent Appointment of Alderman- To Fill First Ward Vacancy The city council at a regular meet- ing last night postponed the appoint- ment of an alderman in the first ward until the ward lines of the city have been re-established. An ordinance providing for the ward lines in the city was presented at the meeting and given its first reading. A petition was presented, signed by 93 prominent voters of the First ward, for the appointment of A. M. agley as alderman of the ward to succeed John Moberg, who has moved to the Tihrd ward. Alderman Lahr submitted a mo- tion that Mr. Bagley be appointed to the office as requested by the resi- dents of the first ward. His motion was seconded by Alderman Philippi. Alderman Smart made a motion that former Alderman T. S. Ervin, who has moved from the Fourth ward to the First ward, be appointed as alderman of the Fjrst ward. His mo- tion was seconded by Alderman Mil- ler. Alderman Baijley amended the two motions with a motion to postpone :ai««*u;u«:aa;a WHAT COUNCIL DID Postponed appointment of alderman in first ward. Gave ordinance providing for establishment of ward lines its first reading. Discussed Mississippi river inlet bridge and paid claim. Grants licenses and ap- proves bills, Receives petition protesting against the location of gas plant. Gas franchise must be pass- ed again. Given first reading. . IS 2222 SRR RS SEEE 3 KAhhkhkhkhkhkhkhkhkhkkhk bk hkkkk liil!iiiililiii*' be sufficient is no reason why the specificationsi should not be lived up to,” said Mr. Swinson. “If the con- tract provides for a better grade it should be given.” i No action was taken by the coum- cil on the matter. 1 the appointment of the alderman un- til the ward lines have been estab- lished. The motion was carried, Smart, Bailey and Miller voting aye and Lahr and Philippi opposing the motion. Provides for Wards. Ordinance 87, which was given its in the city. The boundaries of wards three and four are changed and the fitth ward is established. The ordinance provides as follows: THIRD WARD shall comprise all of the Fourth street highway, all in township 146, range 33. FOURTH WARD shall comprige all Pays Election Bill. ; It cost the city of Bemidji $236.95 to hold registration and election at the general election. The bills were approved by the city council. Fred Grouch was granted a jitney license. & William Christianson and John - censes. Ben Lundgren was granted an em- ployment agency license. The canvassing board, eomposed of Aldermen Lahr, Bailey and Miller, re- No certificates were en-)Sections 5-6-7 and all that part of | ported on the special election held on closed with the votes so they will not|Sec. 8 that lies north of the Téhter|the park board ordinance. They re- Two of the votes belong|of Fourth street and the center of |ported that there were 713 yes and 212 no votes and that the ordinance had carried by 501 majority. The, park commissioners will be electool are on the border with the Minnesata |of Sections 16-17-18 and that part-of | at the spring eleotion. . . Nationarl guard, cast their ballot. The vote “4plit even,” Hughes receiv- ing one and Wilson one. The vote on the state constitu- tional amendments are being tabul- ated and it is believed that the re- sult will be known in a few days. Amendment No. 1, providing for a revolving fund of $250,000 with which to improve state lands, is prob- ably the only one of the eight amend- ments adopted, according to a report from the Twin Cities. Returns from 15 counties in which 61,100 votes were cast show 36,010 votes for and ,090 votes against this amendment. The vote on the amendments in Beltrami county, with one precinct missing, is as follows: Yes 47 680 142 No VOTES IN CALIFORNIA (By United Press) San Francisco, Cal.,, Nov. 14.— With the official canvass progressing rapidly through the state, Wilson's net gain has been 90 votes. Twelve of the counties had completed an SKATING ON LAKE IRVING IS GOOD Lake Irving is frozen and skating is good. The ice is from three to four inches thick. A crowd was skating on the lake yesterday after- noon. LR R R EEEEEREESESE R 3 *x * TODAY'S NORTHWEST ODDITY * St. Paul, Minn., Nov. 14, H. C. L. has not taken all the Joy nut of life. Turkey feath- er dusters were denied almis- sion into the ilare conducted baloon ascentcion, taken by the other comnodities of life, Strangely, il's on account of the war. Fermerly Germany and Russia demanded huge quantities of turkey feathers from this feather producing community for feather beds Now both nations are reported striving for Turkey's feathers, but in a different manner. Sections 8-9 that lie south of the center of Fourth street and the cen- ter of the Fourth street highway and all that part of Sec. 15 that lies west of a line drawn north and south through the center of C avenue (in what was known as Nymore) ex- tending from the shore of Lake Be- midji to the south boundary on the city in Sec. 22, all in township 146, range 33. FIFTH WARD shall comprise all that part of Sections 15-22 that lie east of a siraight line drawn north and south through the center of C avenue from the shore of ‘Lake Be- midji to the south boundary of the city in Sec. 22 and all of Sections 1- 2-11 and 12, all in township 146, range 33. Nymore in Two Wards. U'nder the new ward system Ny more will be part of two wards, the| entire Fifth ward and a part of the| Fourth ward. Four aldermen will| have to be appointed, two from the, Fifth ward and one from the Fourth | ward, to succeed Alderman Ervin who | has moved to the First ward, and one | for the first ward. | The meeting of the council lasted | until a late hour, the Mississippi in- let bridge discussion taking up a large share of the time. i The council approved a bill of the; Illinois Steel Bridge company for $2,- 941.16 for supplies and work on the bridge. The original bill of the bridge company was somewhat larger but several items were opposed byi City Engineer Swinson. i John Zelch, representing the bridge company, attended the council meet- ing and stated that there was some- what of a controversy between his company and City Engineer Swinson. He stated that the engineer who de- signed the bridge had made several errors and that his company desired to change certain portions of the plans, also that a lesser weight of steel would be satisfactory and in some cases fewer piling would be sat- | isfactory. Engineer Swinson opposed the making of any changes in the con- tract or specifications of the bridge. He stated that the company had taken the contrant and that no changes were necessary. “Just because a lesser weight may 1high cost of living. The city clerk was authorized to advertise the Kelsey home on Dia- mond Point for sale. A petition was presented to the council opposing the construction of the gas plant on Block 7 of Carson's addition to Bemidji. The petition wasi signed by 50 residents who claimed that the plant would depre- ciate the value of their property. ““We contend that a plant of this nature constructed so near our resi- dences will have a tendency to de- preciate the value of our property and that the plant will prove a nuis- ance as regards to smoke, soot, gas, etc.,” read the petition. Decrease Property Values. A number of the protesting citizens were present. Klmer K. Borgen, who owns property near the proposed site of the plant, stated that his property alue would be really decreased by the construction of the plant. On the motion of Alderman Smart, | President Lycan appointed a commit- tee composed of Aldermen Miller, Lahr and Foucault to confer with gas company officials in regard to the | plant. The plat of Omich's second addition to Bemidji was accepted. Fred Petri, who has charge of the poorhouse, requested the council to increase his payments because of the When he sub- mitted a bid for the contract for the poorhouse, prices were much smaller than they are at present. The coun- cil decided that it was unable to take any action at this time. Franchise Up Again. - The gas franchise which was pass- ed at a recent meeting of the council was presented again for new passage. Attorney E. E. McDonald, who ap- peared in behalf of the gas company, |stated that there were two reasons why the franchise should again be acted upon, first, because the charter provides that ordinances granting franchises must be passed at a regul- ar or adjourned session and that the present franchise was passed at a gpecial session, and second, that a three-fourths vote was necessary for passage and, only a two-thirds vote was recorded on the present franchise, The gas ordinance was given its first reading last night. SWISS BELL RINGERS T0 GIVE PROGRAM The Swiss Bell Ringers, entertain- ers of rare ability, will give an en- tertainment at the Methodist church Saturday evening under the auspices of the Bemidji High School Athletic asgsoclation, instruments are new, novel and ex- i ceedingly interesting. SENATE CAMPAIGN EXPENSES EXAMINED (By United Press) ‘Washington, Nov. 14,.—Adminis- tration leaders announced that there A more popular company would be They are too busy with each other to sleep. Hence the de- mand for turkey feathers’ decrease and the price drop- ped from 30 to 7 cents a pound. Ak kA XAk kAR k¥ kk kXX x * * * x I T23222222222 22220 RS 24 * hard to find. The hearty receptions accorded this organization all over the country are due not only to the fact that they are skilled musicians but to the personal magnetism of each member. The concert will be of high order, kK KKK KKKKKKKK#|the program will be varied and the| penditures would be investigated, Dalarstiua would be a thorough investigation of campaign expenditures in the United States senate, This §s the Democrats’ answer to the Republicans’ reluctance to accept Wilson's re-election, but stated that both Democratic and Republican ex- e ZERO WEATHER IN CITY TODAY; TWENTY BELOW IN HAVRE, MONT. Lack of Snow Hampers Hunters; Few Deer are Reported Kitled. WINTRY GALES IN ENTIRE MIDDLE WEST Cold Wave Strikes California; Frost Hits the Fruit Sections of California. Bemidji is cold, but not as cold as other places in the United States. It was zero weather at six o’clock this morning. ‘While Bemidji was having zero weather, Havre, Mont., was shivering with 20 degrees below zero. Chicago reported that wintry gales were prevailing through the entire west, Frost‘\nlpped vegetables in Texas. A colg wave struck Californir. Kill- ing frosts were reported in the rich San Joapuin fruit sections. Crange and lemon growers burned sn idges all night. i Hunters in the vicinity of Bewidji are reporting poor luck with big game on account of the lack of sncw. Very few deer have been reported killed. Many of the hunters are re- maining in the woods, hoping that it will snow. AGED MAN IN -TOWN-OF BUZZLE COMMITS SUICIDE Nels Koppang, aged 75 years, liv- ing in the own of Buzzle, became de- spondent Sunday night over an ill- ness of which he complained, sent his grand daughter to a neighbor's home and killed himself. He shot himself with a 38-58 cali- bre rifle. The first shot just grazed his head. The second time he placed the rifle below his heart and fired. He lived for several hours after the shooting. Koppang had been living with his grand daughter, Miss Nora Peterson. Sunday he complained of not being well and sent Miss Peterson to the neighbors. Miss Peterson went to the neighbors and on returning to her home found Koppang lying on the floor. He was still alive. Sherift Andrew Johnson and Cor- oner Garfield Akerberg investigated the shooting yesterday. BASKET BALL PLANS DISCUSSED AT MEETING A meeting of basket ball players was held at the First National bank last evening and plans for the coming season were discussed. Arrangemjents will be perfected with the high school quint and offi- cers of the roller rink to secure the rink for games and practice. The high sichool and city teams will prob- ably practige in the afternoons. The city team plans to begin its season the latter part of this month.; Among the players on the city team will be “Fuzz” Johnson, Fred Gra- ham, Paul Howe, Remson Bell, Dr. J. W. Diedrich, William Berrigan, Charles Trafton and C. M. Jacobson. BELTRAMI COUNTY COUPLE TO BE WED A wedding license was issued this morning at the office of the clerk of court to Robert Erickson and Agnes Larson, both of Roosevelt township. ST. PAULITES TO RAISE $150,000 (By United Press) St. Paul, Minn,, Nov. 14.—Deter- mined to raise $160,000 for the sup- port of the United Charities in St. Paul for three years, five hundred men and women embarked this morn- ing on a campaign to last the remain- der of the week. The campaign is city-wide. FALL COURT TERM OPENS AT WALKER The fall term of the district court opened today at Walxer. of Bemidji attorneys and citizens went'to Walker to attend court this morning, HAS NARROW ESCAPE WHEN AUTO IS HIT Ray Glidden, a well known engi- neer on the M, & I railroad, had a narrow escape Saturday when his au- tomobile was stalled on the tracks of the road south of Bemidji. Mr. Glid- den was slightly fnjured. His Buick machine was demolished, Mr. Glidden was on a hunting trip and as he wab crossing the railroad tracks the machine got entagled in the rails. He jumped from the car just be- fore it was struck by the train. The car. was dragged for some distance and was completely wrecked. The debris of the machine had to be pried from the pilot with the aid of crow- bars. After a short delay the train was able to proceed and Glidden re- turned to his home in the Nymore ward. FEDERAL COURT AT FERGUS FALLS The fall term of the federal court was opened at Fergus Falls today. A number of Bemidji cases will be ta- ken up. J Several Bemidji attorneys and fed- eral officers went to Fergus Falls yesterday. Frank Ripple, chief of police, went to Fergus Falls yester- day where he will be a witness in a case. NO DEFINITE NEWS OF PARRAL AFFAIR (By United Press) El Paso, Tex., Nov. 14.—Answer- ing many telegrams from relatives and friends of the ten Americans sup- posedly at Parral during the reported Villista attack there, United States authorities . and. ofticials of = mining companies admit that they really have no definite news. NATION-WIDE ESSAY CONTEST FOR KIDS (By United Press) ‘Washington, Nov. 14.—Miss Eliza- beth Poe, secretary of the National Made in America League, announced today that she would request that all school children in the United States participate in the contest on “Why Christmas shoppers should buy goods made in America.” ECKLES MAN IS BELIEVED INSANE David Peterson, living in the town of Eckles with his mother, was taken into custody today on the belief that he is insane. He was formerly an inmate in an insane hospital. Judge M. A. Clark of the probate court will conduct a hearing in the case this afternoon. SIR HUGHES QUITS CANADIAN CABINET Ottawa, Ont., Nov. 14.--General Sir Samuel Hughes has resigned as Canadian minister of militia and de- fense. His resignation was requested. The break between General Hughes and Premier Borden and other mem- bers of the Canadian government re- sulted from difference over questions of policy and detailss of administra- tion. Since the beginning of the war there have been many such differ- ences on questions of military man- agement, but until recently it is said they have been adjusted generally by allowing General Hughes to carry out his plans. A number WEALTHY CHICAGOANS LOST IN NORTH STATE Chicago, Nov. 14.--Horace Jackson, wealthy 70-year-old member of the Chicago board of trade, is lost in the Northern Minnesota woods, and the blizzard raging there has caused his relatives here to fear he may have perished. ‘Word was received from Minnesota yvesterday that Jackson had been niissing since last Thursday, when he started into the woods from Ely, Minn,, on a hunting trip. The storm started soon after, and although Jack- son was an experienced woodsman and had been in Minnesota hunting annually for years, he failed to re- turn, The telegram to friends here said searching parties had been un- able to locate him, Mrs. L. D. Brown, district presi- dent of the Federation of Women's Clubs, of Little Falls, is the guest to- day of Mr. and Mrs. I. W. French and the Bemidji Wom Study club. INSISTS ON RIGHT TO LIMIT TRADEOF BRITISH SUBJECTS IN ALL COUNTRIES Reply to Be Given to Press Tomor- row; Firms May Be Removed From List, 30,000 BELGIANS WORK IN GERMANY Pitiful Tales Told of Deportation of Belgians to Work in German Plants, (By United Press) Washington, Nov. 14.—England insists that she has a right to limit the trade of British subjects. This is the tenor of the British reply to the American protest against the black- listing of firms. The reply will be published to- morrow. It is understood that England promises not to blacklist purely Am- erican firms. England may counsider applications for removal of the bla¢ck- list in some cases. Amsterdam, Nov. 14.—Thirty thou- sand Belgians from Antwery alone have been torn from their homes and sent to labor in German industrial plants. There are no more pathetic tales from Belgium since the German armies ran over the country at the beginning of the war than these stor- ies of breaking up a home in a coun- trywide deportation. London, Nov. 14.—The British on. Ancre are continuing their smash against the heavily fortified German lines:- New progress was reported at Beaucourt Sur Ancre where 4,000 Germans were imprisoned. Storming Beaumont and Hamel villages by the British was completed successfully. Petrograd, Nov. 14.—For the first time since Sakharpff began smashing blows against Mackenson's left, the situation has not changed. Prince Rupert’s headquarters on western front, Nov. 14.—Germany be- lieves that the Somme crisis is passed. The belief is based upon unshakable unanimous opinions of men who bore the hammering of the allied blows that the entente allies can never break through the lines of steel and cement above and below the ground. BIG RAIL STRIKE AGAIN THREATENED New York, Nov. 14.—Danger of a nation-wide railroad strike, which was Yelieved to have been averted by the passage of the Adamson eight- \,hnur law, has not entirely disappear- ed, it developed here yesterday when representatives of the railroads and the four brotherhoods, comprising 400,000 employes, failed to reach an agreement as to the proper applica- tion of the new law. The stumbling block, both sides admitted, was the existing mileage systm of compensa- tion. The announcement of the latest deadlock between the railroads and their employes came at the conclusion of an all-day conference between the national conference committee of the railways and the brotherhood chiefs, which had been arranged in Sep- tember. CARLETON BEATS 20 T0 O St. Paul, Nov. 14.—1he Carieton college football team defeated the Hamline university eleven 20 to 0 on Norton field here yesterday in one of the hardest played games of the minor college season. The Carleton team played the best football, but were met by a stubborn deiense, which required all their pla'\'ers' to penetrate. | KKK KXEK KKK KKK ¥ NOW FRANK'S GOOSE MAKES DUCK SOUP St. Paul, Minn., Nov. 14.— The greatest goose trot in the city’s history was completed today. Frank Young, North- ern * Pacific freight claim agent, drove a goose from his home to his office, a distance of two miles, as the price he paid for betting on Hughes. During the performance, he wore a sign, “I Voted for Hughes."” Large delegations of stenographers from his office trotted along to give discomforting advice. Then the goose was cooked for a dinner Young gave. 5 IR xR P2 2222228832228 RS KEARRKANKAAK AR A A KRR A AAKN