Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, August 11, 1917, Page 1

FULL LAND VALUE BESIDES WOMAN FROM KELLIHER Haugland Case Brings More To Light Where State Loses On Timber. LAW PROVIDES VALUE OF TIMBER MUST BE PAID Land Purchased Years Ago by Haug- land Viewed By Only One Cruiser It Is Alleged. i St. Paul, Aug. 11.—There are oth- {ers besides Mrs. Hilda Haugiand of + Kelliher, who will have to pay full ivalue for the timber on the lands 'they purchased from the state, or have their contracts cancelled, ac- cording to J. F. Gould, secretary to State Auditor J. A. O. Preus. Mr. Gould conducted the sale in March at which Mrs. Haugland's husband in her name, paid $30 for a tract of land on which, there is tim- ber worth $1,266 and $50 for an- ather tract on which there is timber worth $379. Mr. Haugland was at Bemidjj where Mr. Gould conducted a sale Wednesday and threatened trouble on account of the action to cancel his wife's contract. Haugland had first been reported by neighbors who thought he was stealing the state’s timber. He showed his certificate of purchase and this led td an investi- gation. Law’s Provisions. The law provides that where tim- ber has been underestimated by the state’s cruisers, the purchaser must .pay for all of the-timber cut; or his contract -must -be- canceled:© Haug- land refused to purchase more state timber land after the law had been explained to him. Mr. Gould explained that the tim- ber on the land purchased in Mrs. Haugland’s name had been estimated years ago when cruisers were rushed and no accurate estimate of stand- :ing ‘timber was-made,-: and state auditor and the chairman .of the board of county commissioners each appointed a cruiser, and the three were supposed to view care- fully each tract of land, but as a mat- ter of fact they were rushed so that only one man viewed a tract and he viewed it superficially. Then the three would meet at night and all would sign the report of each cruiser. Three Cruisers Required. At present the three cruisers are required to view the land together and carefully estimate the standing imber, but the rute regarding the ‘cancellation of contracts where there has been an underestimate of the standing timber still holds. The law requires that the state receive full pay for all the timber cut, regard- less of errors or who made them. FIRST BLOODSHED IN (By United Press) Kansas City, Aug. 11.—The first bloodshed in the strike of 2,500 street railway men came today when the strikers attacked three street cars Toaded with imported strike break- ers. They were heing taken to the car barns from the Union station. Bricks and stones were sent crash- ing into the cars. 180.400 AUTOMOBILES IN MINNESOTA: 110.044 ARE —YES, YOU GUESSED IT St. Paul, Aug. 11.—There are 180,- 400 automobiles registered in Min- nesota, Julius A. Schmahl, secretary of state, has announced. The cars, at an estimate of $600 average, rep- resent an investment of $1,082,400. Of the total number registered, Mr. Schmahl said. 61, per cent or 110,- 044 are of one make. Yes, you guessed it. Washington, Aug. 11.—Aroused hy the pacifists’ meeting in the capi- tol, Charles Edward Russell, former turned ccmmission to RusSia, de- nounced all persons proposing peace at this fime or failing in unswerving support of the administration. Mr. Russell declared that as a re- sult of peace activities in the United sStates, Socialists have ruined their party. He said the party now con- sists of little more than an alien pro- German element. The men who were in it for such uplift as they could bring to the working people, he said, must seek elsewhere for political af- -Z0Vaernor.| STREETRAILWAY STRIKE Socialist and now member of the re-; ¢ |decisive struggle between autocracy has erected a demonstration war hospital in New York, where Dr. Carrel, the famous surgeon, pictured above, will teach our army surgeons new methods of treating wounds by which he saved lives and limbs in France. The hospital is a regulation base hospital, with extra doors in-the sides, which can be let down quickly, so patients can be removed without loss of time on the approach of hostile aircraft. MASK OF STERN BUSINESS DROPPED--PATRIOT REVEALED A man who has battled the world from the ground up, & master mind which has achieved one of the most remarkable successes in the business world of the United States from even below the lowest rung of the ladder of success, a man who is a post graduate of the University of Hard Knocks and whose diploma entitles him to be ranked with the brains of the country, seats himself at a desk in New York and indicts a letter to his nephew in far away Bemidji, Minn., a letter from which its very inception breathes the spirit of patriotism in its truest sense, grati- fled that his nephew whom he dearly loves should have been accepted in the draft for service to his country 4n ‘her: time of need, and instilling the sacred duty of every true Amer- ican to -uphold the honor of his home and country. Such a man is° J. C. Penney, head of a chain'of 175 stores which dot 23 .of the great states.of the Middle West to the Pacific, one of the stores being a part of Bemidji’s business district. It was a letter to Don Whitman, manager of the Bemidji store, which tore the veneer of business from the writer and unmasked him as a man whose character has made for suc- cess. It was a simple letter—a let- ter which shows the stuff of which the writer is made. It was a letter which all fathers and mothers the Pioneer is taking the liberty to publish it in its entirety, as no set NO PASSPORTS ISSUED T0 SOCIALIST MEETING SAYS LANSING TODAY (By United Press) Washington, Aug. 11.—Secretary Lansing today announced that no passports will be issued Americans desiring to attend the Stockholm So- cialist conference. The state depart- ment looks with disfavor on the con- ference and the possibility of its spreading peace germs in the coun- tries participating. MOBOLIZATION DAY TO BE NATIONAL HOLIDAY (By United Press) Washington, Aug. 11.—AIl gover- nors are expected to issue proclama- tions urging patriotic demonstrations in observance of Mobilization Day. Secretary Baker has has endorsed the movement. Generai Crowder is ex- pected to change the original date from September 1 because of the con- flict with holiday traffic. A later date is expected for mobilization. Socialist Party Pro-German, Declares Charles E. Russell {fiiliation. “One peace resolution offered in the United States congress today is a greater asset to the kaiser than a thousand men on the firing line,” Mr. | Ruseel said. “‘Any Socialist who doeg not understand that this is the final, and democracy is too blind or too idull to understan danything about Socialism. “Loyalty to the United States gov- ernment in this crisis is loyalty to| |every ideal or improvement to which we have subscribed and a lack of sup- port is treason to every article of I of the 30th ult., should read and read carefully, and| Hogs To$17.10, Kansas Gity; May Go Higher (By _United Press). " Kansas City, Mo., Aug. 11. —Hogs sold here today tor $17.10 per hun- dred pounds, the highest price in the history of the local packing industry. It is predicted the price will go still higher. speech nor studied attempt at patri- otic oratory could. surpass-its.senti- ments in deep-seated sincerity. It is as follows: New York, Aug. 7, 1917. Mr. Don Whitman, Bemidji, Minnesota. My Dear Don: Your letter addressed to Herb was received on the 2nd, apprising us of your having been drafted, and as you are ab- solutely sound, it 1looks as though your chances for service are good. Much as I hate to lose you, I cannot say that I am sorry, for if it were my own STOCKHOLDERS OF B. &L. ASSOCIATION CHOOSE BOARD OF DIRECTORS The annual meeting of the stock- holders of the Bemidji Building and Loan association was held yesterday afternoon in the Commercial club rooms and a board of directors. for the coming fiscal year was named. The directors are Dr. E. W. John- son, J. P. Lahr, J. L. George, R. H. Schumaker, Dr. D. L. Stanton, F. S. Lycan, W. N. Bowser, George Kreatz, W. L. Brooks, E. F. Netzer and G. E. Carson. The directors will meet next week to elect officers. Reports from the officials showed the association in a solid and sub- stantial condition. It has been do- ing much for the upbuilding of Be- midji and is looking for an active season the coming year. MERCHANTMEN ARE BEING TAKEN OVER (By United Press) ‘Washington, Aug. 11.—Requisi- tion of American merchant vessels |every creed of reform.” begun today. Seven privately owned passenger cargo liners have been taken over by the government ship- ping board, it was officially learned today. The board turned the ships over to the war department which will use them to transport material to the American soldiers in France. ALI.[ANCE CALLS MEETING 0 THWART DRAFT FOES New York, Aug. 11.—The Ameri- can Alliance for Labor and Democra- cy has sent invitations to more than 100 prominent Jews in Pennsylva- nia, New Jersey, Rhode Island and New York state to attend a meeting here Monday at which plans will be discussed to counteract the influence of anti-conséription organizations. LOSES THREE TOES Last Thursday, while cutting wood | James Labrie of Mizpah had the mis- fortune to cut off three of the toes| from his left foot. He was taken to| a hospital in Bemidji.—Northome Record. boys, I would feel just the same. I would not want to be the father of a coward, and I some- times have wondered myself, whether it was not my duty to go and do the best I could in the defense of my country. I want to say, Don, that this is a critical time in your life, and if you go to war, it will either make you a better man or it will ruin you. With a mother’s tears and prayers as I know you will have and the best wishes of your many asso- ciates and friends, I cannot for a moment think, but what you will come out of this thing a bet- ter man, and if you for any reason do not return,I am sure we shall all feel proud of you, knowing that you were willing to do your duty to your coun- try. I shall hope and pray that you will return, providing you @re_called to service, and you " ¢an feel assured that we will be - glad to have vou back and asso- ciated with us. Let me hear from you often, as I am interested in you, and shall be very glad to know where you are. I will soon for- ' ward your letter to Herb, and as he expects to see you soon, he no doubt will have some ar- rangements of his own that he will want to make. With love I remain as ever, Your uncle, J. C. PENNEY. VENTILATING SYSTEM INSTALLED AT HOTEL DAIRY BY ST. HILAIRE The St. Hilaire Retail Lumber com- pany has completed the installation of a King ventilating system in the new dairy barn of George Cochran at Birchmont. The system consists of fresh air from intake flues and four air out- let flues, together with a King agi- tator. A complete change of air in the building is made every hour and not only does the system insure fresh air in all rooms of the building but prevents moisture from collecting on the interior of the dairy bharn, caus- ing deterioration of the lumber. With the completion of this ven- tilating system, together with other admirable features of building ar- rangement the dairy will be one of the most complete and sanitary in this vicinity. STATE LABOR LEADER URGES COMBAT OF I . GANG (‘edar Rapids, Ia., Anz 11.—Presi- dent F. A. Canfield of the lowa Fed- eration of Labor has urged union men of the state to support the gov- ernment in all its war measures and in particular to combat I. W. W. agi- tation wherever it appears. GERMANS FAIL TO RETAKE LOST GROUND (By United Press) London, Aug. 11.—Violent Ger- man counter attacks were made in an effort to retake the ground taken by the British east of Ypres, General Haig reported today. All were beat- en off. ITALIAN -BELGIAN SOCIALISTS HOLD ALOOF FROM CONFAB Stockholm, Aug. 11.—The Italian and Belgian Socialists have decided not to participate in the internation- al Socialists’ conference, scheduled ;for September, according to reports reaching here. DRIVE WHOLESALE PRICE GOUGERS OUT OF ROBBERY GAME BEET RAISERS WANT T0 USE CHILDREN IN FIELDS DESPITE LAW (By United Press) Denver, Colo., Aug. 11.—Beet rais- ers are trying to .force local school boards to postpone the opening of schools so the small children can work in the fields. They have tried to force the labor commission to sus- pend the laws protecting child labor but failed. They think they will be able to bring pressure on weaker school boards. BEMIDJI BOYS ARE ‘SOMEHAPPY BUNCH’ K. Mclver, Bemidji, Minn. Jefferson Barracks, Mo., August 10: Leave here tomorrow afternoon —some happy bunch. Write me in care Tenth Regiment Engineers, Am- erican University, Washington, D. C. Everybody passed second exam- ination. CLAUDE. The above is a copy of the tele- gram received this morning by K. Mclver from his som, Claude, who with nearly 50 other Bemidji boys have gone to Jefferson Barracks in the past month. The Bemidji boys have been anxiously expecting orders to leave for Wasington for some time and undoubtedly ‘“some happy bunch’” means the Bemidjl bunch. LABOR LEADER RESIGNS THE BRITHISH MINISTRY (By United Press) London, Aug. 11.—Arthur Hender- son's resignation from the cabinet has been accepted. Henderson is a labor member of the ministry and active in advocating participation of British labor in the Socialist confer- ence in Stockholm. Want U. S. to_Join Waqmngmn. Aug. ll—E{fnrtq to induce American, Japanese and other allied leaders to participate in the Socialist conference at Stockholm will be the next step taken by Brit- ish workmen. Representatives from enemy countries may be present. EXEMPTION BOARD TO BAUDETTE TOMORROW The county exemption hoard will leave for Baudette tomorrow noon where they will examine the drafted men of that part of the county. The hoard will start work Monday morn- ing and expects to finish examining Tuesday noon. There are about 200 men to be examined at Baudette. The hoard will be taken from Baudette to Internationa] Falls in automobile Tuesday afternoon and will return to Bemidji Tuesday evening. DITCH NO. 31 FINISHED Miko Sowa of Baudette was in the city today on husiness. Mr. Sowa has the contract for digging judicial ditches Nos. 36, 20 and 31, and this morning reported that he had just finished ditch No. 31. According to a letter just received by Howard Palmer from Warren Ed- wards who left here mnearly four months ago with the naval militia, the boys on the battleship Kansas are making a good name for them- selves in the boxing game which is the only chance they have had to show their ability at real warfare. The letter is as follows: Dear Old Pal Howard: Again there is nothing to do but write, and see- ing that vou are so slow to do it I'll have to. There isn’t much hap- pening here, but I think we are due for a change soon, at least I hope s0. I am sending you a write-up from o (By United Press) Washington, Aug. 11.—Herbert Hoover today commenced the task of driving out of business wholesale food gamblers who gouge the public. Hoover makes it clear that he will not actempt to dictate retail food prices and cannot promise to reduce the high cost of living to America’s commoners, although he will try. Hoover expects the majority to deal fairly but intends to apply to the limit drastic powers sould any ex- ploit. He would have each American reduce wheat consumption, at least one pound per week of meats, sugar, seven ounces, thus realizing a vast supply for abroad. The reduction of prices, Hoover says, will come about by stabilizing conditions. TO ORGANIZE AD BOARD C. J. Grant, representing the As- sociate Pharmacist Association of San Francisco and the Chicago National Co-operative Drug Manufacturers, arrived in Bemidji Friday morning. He will form a board of advertising members among the representative citizens for E. F. Netzer, ‘‘chiemist member,” who is the local represen- tative of the association. LA FOLLETTE AGAIN SHOWS HIS CALIBRE; FOLLOWS TEUTON STUNT (By United Press) Washington, Aug. 11.—Senator LaFollette of Wisconsin today begun a fight in the senate to force a world- wide peace discussion by introducing a resolution calling for a statement of the entente peace terms based up- on a disavowal of advantages in either indemnities, territorial acqui- sitions, commercial privileges- or economic perogatives by which one nation shall strengthen its power abroad at the expense of another na- tion. The resolution threatens to participate a spectacular debate. A second resolution by Senator King of Utah would bind the United States not to make peace until the principals declared by President Wil- son April 2 are accomplished. BIG MOTOR BUS TO REPLACE SMALL ONE B. W. Bushman and William Nor- herg arrived yesterday from Hibbing with another large sixteen-passenger bus, to be used in the place of the smaller bus now being used by the company as a car of greater capacity is neceded to handle the increased business during busy times. Mr. Bushman has placed an order for a large 22-passenger White bus which will be here at some later date, the time not being certain as the car will have to be made at the factory. BIG BATTLE REPORTED ON ROUMANIAN FRONT (By United Press) Petrograd, Aug. 11.—A big battle is in progress on the Roumanian front. An official statement from the war office reports the conflict raging along the Suchitza river since Wed- nesday. BattleshipKansasBoysAre Also Expert Glove Wielders the leading navy paper; it shows you what kind of a ship we are on. If the censor doesn't get it out it will be alright. You see we have one of the classiest ships in the fleet, and there are some classy ships in this fleet. I read in the paper that you are having quite a time with the I. W. ‘W. up there. So you are going to Carleton col- lege? Well I only hope that you go through that school as successfully as you went through high school Did Fred Phibbs graduate and will Frank go to school next year? It is very hot here today and has (Continued on Page Three)