Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, August 29, 1917, Page 1

\I s~ & big advertisement VOLUME XV. NO. 200. 'BEMIDJI. MINNESOTA, WEDNESDAY EVENING. AUGUST 29, 1917, COMMITTE WILL MEET IN BEMIDJI AT THE MARKHAM September 11 is the Date and the Topic Will Be Exhibit of Potatoes at Brainerd. NORTHERN ASSOCIATION TO DONATE $300 FOR JUVENILES Would Prove Big Advertisement for Minnesota, Growers; Secretary Lincoln Coming. A special meeting of the executive committee of the Northern Minne- sota Development association has been called by Secretary Lincoln at the direction of President Middleton, for Tuesday, September 11, at the Markham hotel, Bemidji. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss ways and means by which the proposed exhibit of the Minnesota Potato Growers’ association at the annua] meeting of the N. M. D. A. at \ Brainerd in December may be made possible. The N. M. D. A. is request- ed to put up $200 in prize money for this exhibit, in addition to the $300 already voted by that association for the Boys' and Girls’ Potato contest, an annual event which has attracted wide interest among the younger growers of the northern part of the state. Big Advertisement. It is the opinion of members of the directorate and others that this meet- ing and exhibit of the Minnesota Po- tato Growers’ association would prove for north~rn Minnesota as a potato growing sec- tion and the directors will urge coun- ties which have thus far failed to pay in their assessment to do so, in order that it may be financed. Potatoes grown in the northern section of the state have proven of A1l quality, not only for consumption but for seed and as the December meeting will bring growers from all over the state to Brainerd, the value of the advertising which would re- sult can not be over-estimated. Lincoln to Come. R. R. Wise, vice president of the N. M. D. A: and Secretary Lincoln will attend the Bemidji meeting and are confident that possible to make the desired appro- priation. County commissioners in the coun- ties of the association which have not paid in their assessments are being urged to take action as the import- ance of the proposition is generally admitted. NEW QPFRATA® I8 SECITREN BY NEW REX MANAGEMENT Mrs. Fred Brinkman returned yes- terday morning from Minneapolis where she had been booking films for the Rex theater, which will open tomorrow with a matinee at 2:30 o’clock. Mrs. Brinkman has secured ‘George Krueger of Dallas, Tex., as -operator and he accompanied her to Bemidii. Mr. Krueger is an expert operator and has been engaged in - that line of business at Dallas for the past three years. it will bhe made, MARCUM ON BOARD At the regular meeting of the school board last night A. L. Molan- der was chosen to fill the vacancy on the board caused by the resigna- tion of Dr. E. H. Marcum who has received a captain’s commission in the hospital corps. Because the repair work on the Central school is not completed, it was decided tnat school will not start until September 10. This will also give the students more time to work before the opening of the fall term and is in keeping with what most all schools and colleges are doing P CHICAGO SCHOOLS TO ELIMINATE GERMAN (By United Press) Chicago, Aug. 29.—Discontinu- ance of German for Chicago element- ary school pupils will be asked in a resolution to be presented to the board of education. NEW FLYING SCHOOL (By United Press) Washington, Aug. 29.—A flying school for training 600 aviators will be established at Forth Worth, Tex., the war department announced to- day. Hea\Iy—FrEst Blights Grops In Vicinity Severe weather visited Bemidji and vicinity last night, heavy frost being reported and this morning crops pre- sented a most dejected look. Acre after acre of promising potatoes were badly wilted and turned a sodden green hue. Garden truck was in a similar state. And there was many a heavy heart in Bemidji and the country surrounding. In many instances where potatoes land other garden products were pro- |tected or met favorable circumstan- ces little or no damage resulted and the owners were lucky. The loss cannot be estimated. Po- tatoes will be decidedly backward in maturing owing to the blight and the acreage in bushels will be greatly decreased. But it is honad the pota- toes will pull along with favorable | weather and the loss not as severe! as anticipated. REPORT OF DEATH Bemidji friends have received the announcement of the death of Mrs. John A. Wallin, formerly of titis city, late of Great Falls, Mont., who died August 14. She leaves a hus- band, one son and five daughters,’ Rell. Signa., Bertha and two small daughters to mourn her death. Mrs. Wallin visited here three years ago and is well known by a number of Bemidji people. Chief of Police Gives His Reasons For Desiring A Car; “If the people of Bemidji don’t want the police department to have a Ford or some other cheap car to help it in its work, I don’t want ““bne,” asserted Chief Ripple today in connection to the opposition heard to the council buying a car for use of the police. “The general opinion, chief,” in- terjected a Pioneer representative, “js that the car will be used or ap- propriated by some who have noth- ing to do with city police work and would use the car out of the city for business other than in the city. The people have been ‘bunked’ so much they have their eyes open and if it comes to that there's going to be ‘the biggest roar vou ever heard and words won’t be minced.” “That's just it,”” explained the chief. “I know what it is about, but there'll be nothing of the kind. If the police can get a car for police business it will stand in the fire de- partment barn and be used by the Says Not For Use By Others police when needed. We don’t in- tend- to just go driving around the city nor the country nor is any one else. When the car is needed it will be used by the police and not other- wise. I don’t intend to take my family joy riding nor anything like it. There are times when we need a car and ned it badly. I've ordered hired cars for special purposes and been tipped off time and time again. I intend to make regular reports with my police report, when the car was used, amount of gasoline and all about it. We have two men in the fire department headquarters who can fix anything about a car and they would be used at any time if necessary. If it's a case of clean up and stay cleaned a car is neces- sary. That's all there is to it.” ~The chief produced a letfer from Chief McKercher of Duluth advising him of the value of a car and said the public should provide one. St. Cloud also has a car and Brainerd has the use of one, also. throughout the country. . The resignation of Miss Grace Brennon was accepted by the board, her reason for resigning being sick- ness. The estimates of the Lawrence Construction Co. on the new Lincoln school and George Kreatz on the Central school were, as well as other bills, were allowed. The athletic coach problem was again discussed by the board but nothing was done. The matter of a music supervisor was also given much discussion and also was left to be set- tled at the next meeting. SENDOFF FOR THOSE DRAFTED UNCERTAIN AS DETAILS VAGUE The committee in charge of the ar- rangements for the entertainment of the drafted boys who leave Septem- ber 5, met in the Commercial club rooms Tuesday evening to complete details for giving the boys a good sendoff. An air of uncertainty, owing to newspaper dispatches, still makes it impossible to make final arrange- ments as it was rumored that only five per cent will be called on that day. The local exemption board has notified about 88 men to be present, and Sheriff Johnson, chairman of) the board, advises that these men will be in Bemidji September 5. The program in detail will be an- nounced when absolute definite de- tails are completed. THREE-PIECE ORCHESTRA FOR THE REX THEATER ARRIVES Another feature of the reopening of the Rex .theater is to be the mu- sic, special -arrangements having been made for an orchestra to play during the showing of the pictures. The orchestra will consist of three pieces and they arrived today for the ‘opening tomorrow. HEAVIER TAXATION FOR WAR WEALTH, GROWING SENTIMENT (By United Washington, Aug. and Penrose, of the Senate Press) 29, —Simmons finnnee eommitten conservative members agree that concessions must be made ' to the growing sentiment for heavier taxation on war profits. Tentative | figures range 33 to 45 per cent arainst 26 per cent, the original hill. conscription forces are the 80 per cen. in the original bill tax. The southern democrat group holds the balance of power. Indications for increased tax on newspapers and magazines seem that they are badly beaten. Borah and Johnson and wealth NEW PUPIL ARRIVES Miss Viola Luke has arrived from St. Cloud and will attend school here. CHARLES DAILY HEAD OF FIRE DEPARTMENT; CHIEF DORAN LEAVES Charles Dailey is the new head of the fire department of Bemidji. Chief Herbert Doran having made ar- rangements for his return to the home of his parents in Canada to care for them. The leaving of Chief Doran will not affect the plumbing firm of Doran Bros., as John Doran will continue to manage the busi- ness. The promotion of Chief Dailey will take John Doran up to the position of assistant chief, the position held by Mr. Dailey. The meeting at which the changes were made was held last night and after the business routine about 35 of the “boys” adjourned to the Dairy Lunch and had supper in honor of the retiring chief and the advent of the new. TO RESUME DUTIES Miss S. Kopman has returned to her home in Minneapolis where she will resume her duties as instructor of domestic science in the Minneap- olis- summer school, after spending several weeks at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Goldberg. demanding | WAVE OF PATRIOTISM SWEEPI N.M.D.EXECUTIVE |mMYOLANDER SUCCEEDS - PETTY POLITICS HAS NO PLACE LAMSON NAMED NEW SECRETARY COMMERCIALCLUB T0 SUCCEED GEIER Board of Directors Unanimously Approve Recommendation of Special Committee. NEW CLUB OFFICIAL MAN OF CHARACTER AND ABILITY Northern Minnesota Development As- sociation Asks $250 for Fur- thering Its Work. F. B. Lamson, deputy county au- ditor, was chosen secretary of the Bemidji Commercial club Tuesday evening by the board of directors. The board placed its stamp of ap- proval upon the selection made by the committee appointed for that purpose. The committee comprises H. E. Reynolds, chairman; C. L. Isted, G. E. Carson, A. P. Ritchie and W. L. Brooks. In the report made to the board the committee stated that the recom- mendation was unanimous after carefully considering all applicants and conversing with men whom they would consider as such. The report a.so contains the fol- lowing with regard to Mr. Lamson's qualifications: “He is a man of mature years, wide experience, considerable initi- ative, possesses ability to write and is of sterling character.” It was believed that the selection would meet with general approval by the club members and those subscrib- ing to the secretarial fund and at a meeting held this noon the club en- . "sed the action of the board. Leior were read from the sec- ret.:y ot the Northern Minnesota De- velopment association asking the club to extend its efforts toward se- curing an appropriation from the county of $250 which is to be used in promoting the work of the a ciation. The new law now requ but a majority vote of the board to e s v appropriation, while in st years it required a unanimous vote. The matter was referred to |the county commissioners. board of MYSTIC *30 WRITTEN FOR FARLEY DARE Word reached Bemidji today of the death of Farley A. Dare, early this forenoon at his summer cottage at Kabekona Bay, four miles from Walker. He was a former newspa- perman and for years was the editor and publisher of the Walker Pilot, Walker being his home. Mr. Dare leased his paper a couple of years ago owing to failing health and retired from actual newspaper activities. In 1912 he was presi- dent of the Minnesota Editorial as- sociation, and in 1913 was elected a vice president of the Minnesota Editorial association. He was 40 vears of age and born in Elk River. He leaves a wife ,two children, mo- ther and sister. Politically he was widely known in the state, being elected to the house of representatives of Minne- sota from the Fifty-second district. Mr. Dare was well known in Be- midji where he had a host of friends who deeply regret his passing. FARMERS' MEETING At a meeting to be held by the Equitable Farmers’ club next Satur- day at the William Wittich home, near the German church in the town of Frohn, preparations for the Bel- trami county fair will be made and all members are requested to be pres- ent. RED CROSS MEETING The Red Cross circle of the town of Northern will meet every two weeks in the town hall at the six- mile corner. All members are asked to bring their lunch, thimbles and needles and come prepared to work. LORD GREY IS DEAD (By United Press) London, Aug. 29.—Lord Grey, for- mer governor general of Canada, died today. s i combat Mr. Nielson will have charge of the new creamery business taken over by Koors Bros. For some time Mr. Nielson was with the dairy divi- sion of the University of Minnesota extension, later in charge of one of the largest dairy and cream firms in Duluth. “People” May NotEvaporate InMin_maapolis (By United Press) Minneapolis, Aug. 29.--The Peco- ple’s Council is to mect in North Dakota, Lochner announced today. The city is unnamed although Fargo has been mentioned frequently. To Combat Governor. York, Aug. 29. Steps to action by Governor Burn- quist of Minnesota prohibiting the People’s Council from holding a con- vention in Minneapolis. have heen taken by officials of the organiza- tion. It is probable that the coun- cil will seek to enjoin Burnquiyt from enforcing the order. It is in- dicated by Miss Rebecca Shelley, financial secretary, that they have legal advice that Burnquist's order is a direct violation of the federal constitution. The question is wheth- er they can obtain an injunction in time to hold the meeting scheduled. The meeting will be held elsewhere, if not in Minneapolis, it is asserted. New . “Welcome.” Savs Frazier. Minneapolis, Aug. 29.—Governor Frazier of North Dakota wires that North Dakota will guarantee the People’'s Council constitutional rights. “I believe i nfreedom of speech for all people,” Frazier wired Lochner. CONGRESSMAN IS FATHER OF SLACKER: I Clarence Nielson I PUBLIC g{l_:ETY COMMISSIONER VISITS BEMIDJI ON INSPECTION C. W. Henke Here to Confer With Officials of Beltrami County Safety Commission. SAYS LOYALTY IS RESENTING VENOM OF ANTI-AMERICANS State Protective Body Eradicating Traitorous Propganda and Its Malodorous Carcass. , .« BasdCAT ] -l A “The mighty wave of patriotism that is now sweeping over all sec- tions of the state will soon engulf and disperse any evidence of disloy- alty that has, until recently, been given too much opportunity to make itself felt and heard,” said C. W. Henke, special representative of the State Commission of Public Safety, to the Pioneer this morning. Mr. Henke here for the purpose of conferring with the Beltrami county ofticers of the commission and will be in the city for several days. Patience Exhausted. “KFor a long timy the good, loyal American citizen had accepted philo- sophically the idea of entering the war, there no longer being a re- spectable or honorable way of keep- ing out of it, and was preparing to make a good clean job of it, when the traitorous hiss of the copperhead began to be heard,” continued Mr. Henke. “It was endured patiently tor som# time until it grew to such proportions as to arouse the vigorous resentment of ev patriotic citizen who had any feeling of pride and love for his country in his heart at all. That resentment has resulted in many tremendous and wildly en- thus tic loyalty meetings every- where in the state, one of which, I am glad to hear, was held in this city. It was felt that extraordinary efforts were needed to set our great state right with the nation and to wipe its slate eclean of every atom of doubt as to the loyalty and patri- otism of her pcople. “The gr work is still going on and everywhere we see the slinking cur of a traitorous propaganda hiding his malodorous ci from the sight of decent citizenship until once jmore a loyal public will be able to breathe the pure air of a beloved lib- erty, unsullied by the vitiating pres- ence of the nauseous gases of treason and anarchy."” Mr. Henke told the Pioneer that the ohject of his visit here was to assist, if possible, the officers of the county unit in the work of the com- mission and to make an effort to es- tablish a closer line of communica- tion and a bond of sympathy with the work of the state commission, which has had a tremendous task on its hands. A Patriotic Duty. “The officers of the Beltrami coun- ty unit have done some splendid work in a thoroughly patriotic and unselfish manner,” continued Mr. Henke, ‘“‘and the state commission makes an effort to lend a helping hand whenever possible. An oppoint- ment to the work of making the county and state efficient and ready FLEES INTO CANADA (By United Press) Madison, Wis.,, Aug. 29.—Byron Nelson, son of Congressman Nelson of Madison, is to be brought back from Canada where he fled to escape the draft. A federal warrant will be issued today and a federal agent sent after the young slacker. alleged he refused to register. It is SELF IMPROVEMENT. 8trive at all times and under all circumstances for self im- provement. Every real and searching effort at self improve- ment is of itself a lesson of pro- found humility, for we cannot move a step without (earning and feeling the waywardness, the weakness, vacillation of our movements or without desiring to be set upon the rock that is higher than oursslves—Glad- stone. for their part in the war against the enemies of liberty is a call to a serious duty of citizenship, a duty which no man can discharge with credit and justice to himself unless he forgets every personal or political interest of consideration. I believe that Beltrami county has been fortu- nate in this respect and that your county director has had, and will have in the future the fullest co-op- eration of every one who may be asked to give him their assistance in his work. One and all will join whole heartedly in the patriotic work realizing that the service to country is the one paramount issue and ob- literates every other petty or selfish interest or prejudice. Doi. od Work. “The gen‘glsll puhlico{llfss but a slight conception of the amount of work that has been placed before the State Commission of Public Safety,” continued Mr. Henke, “but a great deal has been accomplished in a comparatively short time. The com- mission has been freely criticised, some of which has heen well meant, and a great deal of it offered with the intention, perhaps, of hindering, rather than assisting, but the com- mission has endeavored to keep steadily to its purpose and has never (Continued on Page Four)