Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 27, 1917, Page 1

VOLUME XV. NO. 77. REPORTER SHOWN MUNICIPAL COURT RECORDS; KEPT IN THE BATHROOM| ‘President of City, Conpeil Indignant| Over Provigions by the City of Bemidji. BELIEVES MUNICIPAL COURT ENTITLED TO COMMON DECENCY Suggestion of Mayor Vandersluis Leads to Startling Discovery; Remedy for Conditions. Some time ago Mayor Vandersluis, in a conversation with a representa- tive of the Piol_leer anent municipal affairs, remarked that instead of is- suing several thousand dollars worth of bonds for the erection of a new city hall the present city building be overhauled at a comparatively small expense, which would render it adequate, attractive and useful for -several years—a most logical line of Teasoning. And that expression of the mayor found lodgment ir the minds of others who have also been chosen by the people of the city of Bemidji their business representatives and as a result there has been some quiet investigating. . “Did you ever see the vault of the After Germany declared for a ruthless submarine warfare England changed the port ot call for neutral ships from Kirkwall, Scotland, to Halifax, Nova Scotia, for examination. had to wait while Rritish officers made a thorough search for contraband aud spies Frederick VIII. ANDERSONS EACHHELD |Indian Agents Face Guns In Capture of Cass Lake | IN $1,000 BOND TO THE DISTRICT COURT Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Anderson, ar- rested by Sheriff Johnson in muni- cipal court yesterday forenoon, im- municipal court?”’ queried President|mediately after they had paid $650 H. M. Clark of the new city council|in fines and the additional costs both this morning to a representative of|for,themselves. and .their outfit - cap- the Pioneer. Never Had the l!om . The Pioneer representative sort of ‘cogitated bewildered and confessed he didnt’ recollect that he had \ever had that honor. “Come on over to the city building a minute,” was the invitation ex- tended by Mr. Clark and the news- paperman accepted. A key was secured and the dormi- tory of the fire department was open- ed by Chief Ripple of the police de- partment. “There,” “on that chair last night sat the clerk of the municipal court, with his feet up on that cot writing up his records, a part of his duties for the city of Bemidji. That's a fine place for him.” Gosh! the “Bathroom.” Chief Ripple opened another door and the Pioneer representative was ushered into a small room contain- ing the bathroom and lavatory with a low board partition blocking off a small space. The big chief stooped and with his arms around the legs of the newspaperman hoisted him up so0 he was able to see over the edge of the boarded up space. And the newspaperman was look- ing into the place of ‘“‘security” pro- vided by the corporation of the city of Bemidji for the records and files of its municipal court. The Right Idea. “That’s certainly a fine condition for a city like Bemidji,” disgustedly ejaculated President Clark. “The people expect service from the offi- cials they elect and then compel them to use such methods as they are ob- liged to. Judge Gibbons and his clerk, Mr. Fenton, are entitled to some common decency at the hands of the city of which they are offi- cials. The municipal court is en- titled to some dignity and to mean something to the city and it’s going “I've had some of the heaviest tax- payers in Bemidji look at these con- ditions and I'm going to have more of 'em do the same thing. That's certainly a shame.” Will Use Judgment. The subject of caring properly for the business affairs of the city is re- ceiving careful consideration at the hands of the new council. It is also planned to move the council cham- ber to the second floor and have it like it should be, also the city clerk’s office and have the various depart- ments rearranged and related prop-! erly, and the achives of the city safe-; guarded and not conserved in the “bathroom.” MARCH DISTRIBUTION OF TAXES COMMENCES| The March distribution of taxes has been computed and notices sent urers who have filed their This is a very early settlement. School district No. 7, which in- cludes Bemidji, receives $22,000 and the city of Bemidji between $15,000 amd $16,000. pointed President Clark, ' out to the township and school treas-| bonds. | tured:in,a raid at Spooner, were held Jmige Fisgk.to the district-court {n ‘bonds of $1,000. each on a charge of maintaining an ins.itution at Spooner not supposed to be frequent- ed by members of the Y. M. C. A. nor the Ancient Order of Rainbow Chasers. Anderson put up a cash bond of $1,000 while Mrs. Anderson gave personal recognizance with surety of $1,000 for her appearance. And they were released from -custody pending the next session of the dis- trict court. ANDERSON “JOINT” TO BE WIPED OFF THE MAP BY AUTHORITIES The county is going after that An- derson habitat in Spooner and it is going after it to wipe it off the map, and there will be no letup until it is accomplished and the spot on Bel- trami county fumigated. Last evening papers were served on Mr. and Mrs. Anderson in a suit brought in the name of the State of Minnesota by Thomas Bailey, a citi- zen of Beltrami county, represented by Graham M. Torrance, county at- torney, accompanied by an order signed by Judge Stanton, restrain- ing the defendants from removing the furnityre, musical instruments and other movable property in the house at Spooner. The defendants in the action are also cited to appear before the court on March 30 to show cause why an injunction should not be issued against the place as a public nuis- ance. The object of the action is to close this house absolutely for a period of ai least a year, to sell the furniture and other property for the benefit of the county and to impose a penalty | against the property itself for $300 to be collected as a part of the gen- eral taxes against the property. DYBVIG SLIGHTLY IMPROVED Ingvald Dybvig, age about 30 vears, who was badly injured when unloading logs at the Crookston Lumber company landing, Friday morning, is slightly improved today. The injured man was badly crushed | when some logs fell on him, and af- | ter the accident was paralyzed from the shoulders down. He is married and has two children. formerly jeity. Mrs. Andrew Casperson of :Bemidji and Miss Mary Dybvig of | Nary are sisters of Mr. Dybvig. His | parents live at Nary. GERMANSOLDIERS CROSS ' HOLLAND LINE FOR FOOD (By United Press) The Hague, March 27.—It is re- Holland seeking food. His wife was| Miss Katie Bunker of this; BEMIDJI. MINNESOTA. TUESDAY EVENING. MARCH 27, 1817. Man; Held “Drop that gun” commanded J. P. Brandt, head of the Indian agents, as a man in Fred Warner's place in Cass Lake continued to point a re- volver toward him, while the latter’s partner, -Williem .~ Johnson, “was struggling with the proprietor of the place. The man continued to grip the weapon and Brandt stepped over to him and took it away. The one gun failed to frighten him as but a few moments before there were a dozen or miore pointed in his direction. “You can go,” remarked Brandt as he pocketed the weapon held by the would-be “bad ’un.” And when Brandt and Johnson left the place for Bemidji they had War- ner in custody, likewise some whisky which they found in the place. This morning before Judge Si- mons, Warner waived examination and was held in $500 bonds to the Federal grand jury. Gunmen Appear. The trip to Cass Lake was made by Brandt and Johnson on a freight train and when they stepped into ‘Warner’s place of business it is said ‘Warner was behind the bar. It is also stated that at sight of the offi- icers he commenced to kick some bot- tles, evidently intending to smash them. Brandt and Johnson jumped the counter and Warner and John- TOWNLEY’S CREW READY T0 START CAMPAIGN (By United Press) St. Paul, March 27.--The newly es- tablished Non-Partisan league that is planning an invasion of Minnesota has purchased 100 Ford cars and will immediately start to organize Minnesota like North Dakota. Townley says “we will have 95 per cent of the farmers organized in the state by the time of the next political campaign.” Townley denounces the Minnesota Non-Partisan league and says it is a move to head off the campaign of the National Non-Partisan league. TO RE-EXAMINE MEN (By United Press) London, March 27.—Immediate re-examination of all rejected re- cruits has been ordered as an emer- gency step, it was announced today. MRS. VERDIN BURIED The funeral of Mrs. Christina Ver- din of Kelliher, who died Saturday afternoon in this city at the hospital, was held this morning at 9:30 o'clock from the Huffman & O’Leary under- taking parlors. Rev. B. D. Hanscum of the Methodist church read the funeral services. Mrs. Verdin was 55 vears of age and leaves a husband, three sons and two daughters. Inter- ment was in Greenwood. FUNERAL THIS AFTERNOON Rev. Methodist church, officiated at the | funeral services of Mrs. Steve Nelson this afternoon at 2 o’clock at the| home on Eleventh street. Mrs. Nel- son died Monday morning. She was ported here today that 4,000 German |55 years old and leaves a husband, soldiers crossed the boundary into|one daughter and a son, Fullerton of Brainerd. Here is where Count von Rernstorff. on the B. D. Hanscum, pastor of the | “WAR EXISTS,” IS GIST OF RE U BOAT MAKES HALIFAX PROMINENT In $500 Bonds son “went to it.”” In less time than it takes to tell it a rear door opened and several men appeared from a back room, practically everyone hold- ing a revolver which was aimed in the direction of Brandt. 5 Gun Taken Away. “Put up those guns—I'm an offi- cer,” demanded Brandt and he was obeyed by all except one fellow who continued to hold his weapon leveled. It was then that Brandt went after him, took his gun away and snapped a pair of “cuffs” on him. The man was profuse in his apologies and Brandt allowed him to go, the pro- prietor of the place being the one wanted. NO MORE “PICKIN'S” IN BEMIDJI FOR “BLUE SKY” STOCK PEDDLERS': That there will be no more so- called ‘‘easy picking” in Bemidji for the smooth, oily tongued stock, “blue sky” and get-rich-quick-investments salesmen is evidenced by the action taken by the Bemidji Commercial club. A committee has been appointed to protect the unwary against such evils. It is the duty of this com- mittee to pass upon the merits of these propositions and if a worthy one is found, the same will be so recommended through the secretary of the Commercial club. Of course there is no way to pre- vent anyone from coming into Be- midji to canvass its citizens, but these citizens are requested to refer such salesmen to the Commercial club secretary, who will forthwith call the committee to pass upon his project and then if it is found worthy the committee will issue a letter to that effect, thus giving the prospec- tive buyer the benefit of its investi- gation. MAY INDORSE TRAINING (By United Press) New Ybrk, March 27.—Indorse- ment of universal service is planned by the convention of the National Guard association which opens to- day. Members oppose but the offi- cers are infavor of the action. WILL CASH CHECKS (By United Press) Washington, March 27.—The Fed- eral reserve hoard today ordered re- serve banks to cash all United States quartermaster vouchers held by government creditors pending ap- propriations. DENMARK’S KING BIDS . SUBJECTS FAREWELL _— | | i | | (By United Press) Copenhagen. March 27.—King t(‘hrlsnan of Denmark today bade| farewell to his former subjects of the Danish West Indies, wishing 'WILL BE PRESENTED T0 CONGRESS WHEN || 1T MEETS APRIL 2; WILSON WILL SPEAK 200,847 ACRES ADDED | T0 BELTRAMI CO. TAX LIST, AUDITOR REPORTS scin o e The resolution will declare that by One of the greatest indications of |acts of Germany a state of war ex- the progress and prosperity of Bel-|ists and that congress place at the trami county is that evidenced at the office of County Auditor J. L. dupon.l of the pres_xdent means of George, the records showing the sale vigorously Pmufing the war, of government lands reported by the [thereby hastening the restoration of state auditor this year to be placed %I::l;&idta:ctlms as a result of the The president will address a joint The number of acres added to the (session of congress and the senate tax list this year is 202,847.72,| Tuesday next. He is now p“pam‘ (By Umted Press) Waghington, March 27. — The house foreign affairs committee is today. engaged in preparing a reso- lution to be introduced when congress equivalent to nine entire townships. BEvery acre of this dvastmm'xmber an indictment of G"’“"W' “" has been proved up and pal or to . : the state, e Will Guard President. - " Washington, March 27.—It is the plan to ask congress for a bond issue of one billion dollars or more, the proceeds to be used for the purchase of French bonds to aid the entente. Xt will probably abrogate the old “SOME” MENU FOR COMMERCIAL CLUB Say, you Mr. Member of the Com- mercial club, tomorrow noon is the time of the ‘regular weeKly luncheon and Secretary Geier promises $15 pork and five cents each beans, cold slaw made out of $40 per ton cab- bage, clarified sweet potatoes, coffee that you won't have ‘“roast” your- self and a wedge of the best uphol- stered pie that ever passed under the awning of your food entrance. There will be selections by the Commercial club quartet, singers who have been offered high salaries by the Singer company. Be there? Of course. LADY BEES T0 MEET The Woman’'s Benefit association of the Maccabees will meet at the home of Mrs. Frank Arnold on Bel- trami avenue, Wednesday night at 8:20 o'clock. All members are re- quested to be present YOUNG MEN'S GLEE CLUB SINGS TONIGHT The Young Men’s Glee club, as- sisted by Miss Vera Backus, reader, and Miss Jane Hayner, pianist, will give the following program tonight in the Methodist church auditorium, under the direction of Miss Beth Evans, Bemidji soloist. The concert will commence at 8:15 o'clock. ‘“‘America.” ‘“‘Marching”— (Trotere). Group of negro melodies—(a) “Little Cotton Dolly,” (Giebel); (b) “Carry Me Back to Old Virginny,” (Bland): (¢) Mammy's Little Coal Black Rose” (Whiting) by Glee club. Reading—‘"‘The Fleet Goes By,” Miss Vera Backus. “Somewhere a Voice is Calling,” (Tate); “To You' serenade, (Parks) sextette, with Carl Jacohson, bari- tone soloist. Duet-—“Give (Schwarzwald) and Beth Evans. “Little Grey Home in the West'" (Lohr) by Glee club. “Winter Song’ (Bullard) by Glee club. “Star Spangled Banner,” by Glee club. OHIO GOVERNOR URGES INTENSE CULTIVATION Me All of You,” Dr. Daniel McCann By United Press) { Columbus, 0., March 27.—Gover- | nor Cox has issued a proclamation urging farmers to develop every acre in intensive production and city residents to plant vacant lots to in- crease the food supply for Russia. GAS HALTS RUSS (By United Press) Petrograd, March 27.--German gas attacks on the western bank of the Charles | them a happy future under their new | Chara river has compelled the Rus- ]government of the United States. sians to fall back. russian treaty. Bpechl precautions will be nken to guard the president when he ad- dresses congress next Tuesday. SECRET SERVICE MEN TAKE TWO GERMANS (By United Press) Chicago, March 27.—Two Ger- mans were taken from a San Fran- cisco train by secret service agents here. The prisoners were hurried to the chief investigator. Officers are silent and it is believed to have been an important capture. CONDITION FAVORABLE ™ Edward Escola, Indian agent, who was operated upon for a ruptured ap- pendix Saturday, is reported to be getting along nicely after the opera- tion and his condition is favorable. Mr. Escola was taken ill a couple of weeks ago while on his honeymoon trip to the Twin Cities. Mrs. Escola was formerly Miss Vera Nelson of this city. ENTENTE ARE NEARING VON HINDENBERG'S LINE (By* United Press) London, March 27.—The entente pursuit of the Germans is continuing hotly, it is reported today. There is violent fighting along the 50-mile front of the German permanent line. The French are within a mile of Von Hindenberg’s line, and the British are 11 miles west of Gambrai. STUDENTS RIVE PARADE TO BOOST “ISLE OF CHANCE” A large number of students of the high school last night staged a booster parade for the operetta, “Isle of Chance” to be given at the Grand the evening of Wednesday, March 28. The bunch marched to the city hall where it was joined by the ‘“Dutch band” and proceeded to parade the business district, attracting a large number of spectators. From the Markham hotel to Netzer's corner the boosters did the *snake dance’” and at Netzer's gave several high | sehool vells. The cperetta promises to bhe one {of the season’s events and a large |crowd is assured to witness the se- niors in their annual stage presenta- tion. \UNITED STATES CANLOAN . ENTENTE FIVE BILLION (By United Press) New York, March 27.—The United States can loan the entente $5,000,- 000,000 without affecting the finan- cial standing, banking officials sta- ted today. This would quickly end the war in Europe, it is asserted.