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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-01-11
BITTER COLD CONTINUES
Continent Suffers with Unbroken
Wave, Sunny South Shaking With
Below Zero Weather.
SOME SUFFERING IN BEMmn

Again the mercury CURED to dis
NAL depths last night and again to-
day the atmosphere contains chill
extraordinary. for Beltrami county;
most thermometers hitting the AZ be-
low mark last night, although gov
eminent instruments said it was "a,
and today the former instruments
refused to bulge above the 20 below
line while the latter came UP to Is
but hustled downward standing at
Is below at $3.50 this afternoon:
The promised warmer weather did
not materialixe and a bitter blast
continues to sweep the country, ex-
tending its frigid fingers as far. as
the orange groves of Florida and
California. AS far south as st. Louis
it was IA below while in Chicago
much suffering has resulted as re-
suit Of 16 below. s=.s
In Bemidji there has been some
suffering. Many pupils had their
hands and faces frozen on the way to
school this morning. At the central.
building teachers obtained a supply
of alcohol and as the white checked
children came in the frost was TAX
en- out. s5.s.3 .55
Owing to the inability to keep up
a normal amount Of steam, nearly all
trains are more or less delayed.
The official forecast for Friday
says: 80.
Probably snow with slowly ris-
ing temperature. = s5
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-01-11

r<AAA5HAsH N
be exhibited BY the Womans Study
club in the Commercial club rooms
tomorrow afternoon from 8 to s
O'Clock.
Most of this work, which includes
every variety Of hannicraft article,
feom the smallest piece of hand made
lace to water-color scenes and leath-
er bound books, comes from the Min
neapolis School Of Fine Arts, but
some Of these samples have been
made in Norway, Bohemia, Russia
and other places famous for skilled
needle work.
Delicate laces in many designs
come from the above countries and
include table runners, doilies and in
fancy bags. Lunch sets Of cluny lace,
crocheted runners, dutch collar de-
signs, and tiny pins covered in Irish
crochet.
Useful as well as artistic are the
.crocheted and gayly stenciled pillow
covers, curtains, table. runners and
bed coverlets, which have been made
by the women of the Michigan mines.
The stenciled designs are in linen
crash. in several colors. One table
runner will be of special interest for
the reason that 1t has been woven
entirely by blind children Of q
school for such in Cleveland, Ohio.
From the Minneapolis school and
the Red Wing Handicraft Guild
come samples of the popular pottery
and tile work, in vases and paneled
relief work In rich, quiet tones. Met
al work, in letter racks, fancy pins,
vases and bowls are of copper and
brass is shown. Beautifully hand
bound books In fooled leather, de-
signs in water colors for leather
purses, and place cards will be Of
special interest, to the children.
"A picture in pastels, .Marten and
Jacob and design for stained
glass window show exquisite color
scheme and splendid composition.
"A number Of well posed photo
graphs will interest those interested
In this form OF art, and examples
of mottos, door panels and stained
glass designs will appeal to the de-
3votee Of conventional art. .5=
The only opportunity the women
will have to see these displays will
be tomorrow. An admittance fee Of
ten cents will be charged. Refresh
Sments will be served.
IF they only knew what art and
beauty is represented in this display,
every woman in Bemidji would be
sure to see it, Z said Mrs. G. r. San
born, president of the Woman s club.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-01-11
Following Conference Here With
President keenan,, Secretary Dyer
Makes Announcement.
STANTON TO MAKE ADDRESS
Entertainment to Be Given Visitors
By Bemidji Talent Under Direc-
ton of Miss Knappen.

With Dr. Geo. E. Vincent, the new
president of the University of Min
nesota, State Superintendent Schulz
and other prominent speakers and
authorities on education, on the pro-
gram, the North Central Minnesota
Educational association will convene
in this city on the evening of Thurs
day, Feb. 8, for it's annual three
days session. Program arrangements
have just been completed by the
president of the association, Super
intendent G. E. keenan, of Deer
River, and the secretary, Professor
". p. Dyer of this city, and the pro-
gram is now complete.
President Vincent's address will
be the feature of the meeting this
year. He has not announced his
subject as yet, but probably will
speak on some of the questions which
face parents and educators of today.
Following his speech, public recep-
ton will be held in order that the
teachers and the citizens of Bemidji
may become acquainted with the
head of Minnesota University.
Schulz to Speak.
Friday morning, Feb. 8, the con-
vention will convene at o'clock in
the Hight School assembly room.
President keenan, will deliver his
annual address and then the general
subject, School Efficiency will be
discussed
c. G. Schulz, state superintendent
of schools will talk on the subject,
"By What Standard Should the Eff
cheney of a School be Measured?"
State High School Inspector Geo. B.
Alton will discuss the question,
"What Should be Eliminated in the
Smaller High Schools so that In
dustrial Subjects can be Intro
duced?" DR.. L. V. Harvey of the
Stout Institute of Menominee, Wis,
who is considered an authority and
who has been pioneer in indus
trial training will give a talk on
What Industrial Work Should be
Attempted by the Smaller Schools?"
A paper on "The Preparation of the
Teacher to Meet the Present Needs
will be read by Superintendent w.
A. Shumaker Of the St. Cloud Normal
School. The mornings program will
be concluded by an address by DR..
Hill of the State Board of Health on
What Advanced Steps Should be
Taken Along Sanitary and Hygienic
Lines to Increase the Efficiency of the
Schools"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-01-11
Contends Meters Continually .Misread
and That Bills Do Not Conform
to Water Records.
ACCUSED CLERK TO REPLY
Admits Some Mistakes Sure to Occur
But Contends He Has Given
Honest Service.

at the regular meeting OF the city
council on Monday evening that
many, errors had been made In the
reading of the water meters OF Be-
midi, G. G. Johnson now Has pre-
sented formal charges in typewriter
form to w. G. Klein, chairman o fthe
water committee which is making an
investigation. Mr.. Johnson's written
charges follow:
State of Minnesota, County Of Bel
5trami. City Of Bemidji. Before the
Water Board Of the City of Bemidji.
In the matter OF charges preferred
against L. P. Eckstrum, superintend-
ent and clerk of the water board Of
said city.
Il G.. G. johnson, resident tax
payer and property holder Of the city
Of Bemidji, said county and state, do
hereby charge and accuse L. p. Eek
strum, superintendent and clerk Of
the water board of the city Of Bemid-
il as being incompetent, unfit and
wholly unqualified to do and perform:
the work and duties sdavoITin9 upon
him as such superintendent and wa
ter clerk
IT do more specifically allege and
accuse the said L. p. Eckstrum of in
competency and disqualification in
the following particulars. to-wit:
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-01-11
Round Tables Planned,

Friday afternoon, after an address
by Professor c. w. Thompson of the
University of Minnesota department
OF Economics on Educational Needs
and Opportunities" the convention
. will split up into a number of round
tables, which will be conducted as
follows: -. Is
Normal Department round table
Miss Leader Hewett, Park Rapids.
Science and Agriculture-D, B.
Jewell, Deer River. ~. ..
English-Miss Rilla Palmer. Thief
River. ..
1ndustrial--A. D. Bailey, Bemidji.
Grammar Grade-I. s. HOY, Bag
Primary Department-Beulah Ben
nett, Akeley. = go. -
Rural Teachers-W. B. Stewart.
Beltrami Co. ...
There will be no formal program
Friday evening, but the teachers in
the Bemidji schools will give an en-
tertainment for the visitors A pro-
gram is being prepared by the Be-
midi teachers under the leadership
of Miss Marjory Knappen, and re-
freshments will be served afterward.
None but members of the association
will attend this function.
Judge Stanton to Talk.
Saturday morning, Professor Reed
Of the Moorhead Normal will deliver
an address, and Judge G. w. Stanton
of this city will talk on "a Business
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-01-11
Alleges Repeated Errors.

AueSeS hept6CcQ GIIOIB.
"That the said Z. p. Eckstrum has
repeatedly misread the meters con-
nected with the water system Of the
said city of Bemfdji, and has repeat
eddy erred in the computation of the
water rates and the amount of wa
ter used and passing through the said
meters and in the bills sent to the
patrons thereof.
"And further specifically charge
that of twenty-five meters read per-
miscuously throughout said city with
in ten days after the said L. P. Eek
strum had made his readings Of jan
uary 1. 1912, and rendered his state
ments therefor, each and every one.
ments therefor, each and every
of said meters were Overhead and un-.
derread from one thousand to two
hundred thirteen thousand gallons.
and the patrons thereof were over
charged or undercharged Herewith.
6 aAnd / charge upon information
and belief that the great majority of
the meters used by the patrons of
the water system Of the city of Be-:
midi are and have been incorrectly
read by the said Eckstrum during all
the time that he has held the said
office of superintendent and clerk Of
~, !, .,o3 "a 1,yo 40, hoo r6
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-01-11

Continued q lass
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-01-11
ART SHOW FOR WOMEN
Display Of Handicraft Goods Brought
to Bemidji to Be Seen at Com
mercial Club.
SEE IT, SAYS MRS. sANBoRN

display nf aaa diasae VIII,
be exhibited BY the Womans Study
club in the Commercial club rooms
tomorrow afternoon from 8 to s
o'clock.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-01-11

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-26
COMER SPEAKS IN GREENV|LLEFR|DAY Freight and Other Interest ing Topics of Day Will
 Be Discussed

Greenville August 25.-tSpecial.)- Ex-Gov. B. B. Conner will deliver an ad- dress in Greenville on Friday, August 30, at 10 o'clock a. m The address will be made at the Butler county courthouse and it is expected that a very large crowd will hear MT. Conner He will discuss the question of freight and other interesting topics of the day.
 The announcement of the coming of MT. Conner was received in Greenville With much interest. It is understood that interested people from the near by towns will come to Greenville on that date to hear him.
 A E. Perry, the. contractor of the Greenville-Forest Home highway has on the ground much of the necessary equipment. including wagons, scrapes, tents. mules. with which work will be immediately begun.
 This road will be about 16 miles in length and will open some of the best and most fertile lands in the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-26
O'NEAL WILL FILL VACANCIES ON STAFF In Addition to Appointing Successor to Late Judge
 Simpson

Montgomery, August 25.-(Speeial.)- In addition to the appointment of a justice of the supreme court of Ala bama. to fill the vacancy created by the death of Judge Robert T. Simpson, Governor O'Neal has several vacancies on his personal staff to supply. During the past two years, the governor has lost four members of his staff one of whom was asked to withdraw. and the remaining three having resigned of their own accord
 The latest member of his staff to re- sign, to which no publicity has been given, is Col. Jesse Stallings of Bir- mingham. Colonel Stallings was one of the governors original appointees though he informed the executive at the time of his appointment that he did not think he wopld be able to serve inas- much as he would be unable to attend any of the encampments, which is re- quired by law.
 The governor did not appoint any one in Colonel Stallings place, however, and the vacancy, which was of ten- tative nature, has never been filled Colonel Stallings has from time to time insisted that the governor name some one else in his place, and the governor will probably do so.
 The three members of the goveror's stan, who have severed their connec- ton with that honorary office, in ad- dition to Colonel Stallings, are Col. p G Bowman of Birmingham, Col Robert Moulthrop of Eufaula and Col Henry F. Vandiyer of Montgomery, whose resignation was placed in the govern ofs hands few weeks ago
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-26
NO COTTON WILL BE
 BOUGHT ON STREETS
Montgomery Planters Say They Will Sell Elsewhere
 if Rule Stands

Montgomery, August 25.-(Special)- Montgomery county farmers have threat ened to carry. their cotton to other mar kets if cotton buying is prohibited on Court square The Montgomery Cotton exchange, which was organized recently, has admitted th9t one rule of the ex- change will be that no cotton will be purchased on the streets. and that owners of the staple will have to carry their product to cotton buyers and receive Il set prdce.
 Farmers and plantation owners have ap- pealed 10 the Business Mems league and have threatened to quit bringing their products here. They say that instead of putting their staple on the market to the highest bidder they will be forced to de- liver it to cotton buyers and receive a set price
 The Montgomery exchange is composed Of every cotton buyer and broker and members of the Business exchange have admitted that they propose to stop the selling of cotton on streets.
 Appeals will be made to the city com mission against the passage of an ordi- nance preventing the use of streets and Court square for cotton brokerage grounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-26
BANK BUILDING
 WEARS COMPLETION

Tuskegee. August 5.-tSpeciaI. .)-The new bank building of the Merchants and Farmers bank of Notasulga is nearing ing appearance. Perhaps no little city of the state can boast of better or hand somer bank building than Notasulsa This makes two banks in the place and of. fers exceptional advantages to all liney of business.
 The blowing of the gin whistle that can be heard in almost every direction indi cates the opening of the cotton season. only few bales have so far been ginned in this county, but a week from now the season will be opened in dead earnest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-26
G( (JD NEATHER IN 02ELHA DISTRICT IT. @ CoUnty Sunday seh0el Canventi0n
 Over

Opelika, August 25 CSpecial.) )-For the past two weeks this section has had al- most perfect cotton weather. and great progress has been made The nnseason- able weather prior to this made the. crop three weeks late. but good weather has made the plant thrive. It Is estimated that the yield will be 80 per cent of last sason. Caterpillars appeared near this city this week. but in small quantities, and no damage is feared. Corn is look ing fine, and the yield will probably be as much if not more than last year
 The Lee County Sunday School conyen- tion closed q most successful two days session at Salem yesterday evening The following officers were elected; k D. Webb of Auburn. reelected president. J. G. Rcasley of Auburn. reelected secretary and treasurer: tn Rev. T. J. Hutchison of Auburn superintendent adult movement; superintendent home department. Miss Mary E. Smith. Opelika superintendent elementary department Miss Leland Cooper. Auburn; superintendent secondary division, Mrs. Walter Guitars, Opellka; superintendent teachers training, ]. o. Webb, Waverly; superintendent missions. Miss Marian Knapp, Auburn; superln- tendent temperance department. pr. H. H. McNeill, Opelika. District presidents-No. 1, l. l.. Howard. smith station. No. ?, L.. M Wade Smith station, No. 5, J. k. Crawford, Salem. No. |, w. E. Lamb, Marvyn. No. .. D. F. Cauthon. Auburn; No G. E. T. Teddy. Loachapoka: No. I, K L. Wallace. Opelika, K. r. D. Execn- tive committee elected. pr J. T. Ander- son, Auburn. chairman J. W. Melton, OpellSa, R. F. D.. w. Harris, Phenix: J. I. F. Tharp. Waverly; A. E. Barnett. Opelika Frank Jackson. Opelika; ]. B. Greene, Opelika. Mrs. C. C. Thach and Miss Kate McElhaney of Auburn. The years work in the Lee county Sunday schools shows wonderful growth. The en- rollment increased from 1923 last year to 5l19 this year A feature report showed that of the total white population of the county 13,22, there Is about one-half Of this number members of Sunday schools, or 6246 This is a record tbat cannot be equalled in any county in the state. The next meeting will be held in Waeerly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-26
MUCH IN EVIDENCE
 AT STATE CAPITAL PAST WEEK

ernor. And his excellency receives them all when they come to pay their respects. He refills his pipe passes box of cigars to his political friends and talks about the crops.
 As for the appointment which the gover- nor will shortly make to fill the supreme court vacancy, his excellency has little to ssy. Possibly that subject may be brought up by some of his visitors, but even then the governor has little to gay. In fact. the governor would prefer not to discuss the matter He Is lawyer, and is ac- quainted with every well known attorney in Alabama. He Is moreover acquainted with practically every lawyers qualifiea- tions-at least those who are big enough to All the vacancy on the supreme court bench, and it is believed that he will need little assistance in the matter of making that most important assignment.
 But the politicians still call to pay their respects. Many of them tender the ex- ecutlve fine Havana cigars which he does not smoke. but which he accepts.H He pre- fers his pipe. and If the truth be known, he prefers to discuss the crops rather than the appointment on the supreme court bench.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-26
NO EXCUSE FOR IDLERS 2 # AROUND WETUMPKA

Wetumpka, August 25.-(Special.)- With work on county roads, grading of the state highway, work under way by the Interstate and Power com pany, sidewalk construction and cotton picking, there is small excuse for idle ness in this section.
 Wetumpka's first cotton bale was grown by Claud Lewis, progressive farmer on R. F. D. 3, and was pur- chased at IA cents by the J. l. Prof fit Mercantile company.
 MT. and Mrs. John Cox have pur- chased the pretty West Wetumpka cottage of MT. and Mrs. John Cain, who have moved to Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-26
THE SAME JAG

Nyack. N. r., August 25.-A novel point of law has been raised here by Benjamin Bryant, a one time lawyer. who was arraigned before Justice Lewisohn today charged with drunkenness. He had been before the same court on Thursday on the same charge and released.
 You are charged with being drunk, the magistrate said when Bryant appeared the second time. What have you to say for yourselfe''
 Your honor" Bryan replied, this is the same jag. and the constitution says no man can be placed in jeopardy twice for the same offense by these presents Y
 ''The point is constitutional" the judge said. You are discharged from the sov- efeign state."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-26
I'D APPROVE ROAD ] CONTRACTS MONDAY State Highway Commission Will Hold Meeting for
 Purpose

Montgomery, August 25.-(Special.)- For the purpose of approving a num- Der of contracts which State Highway Engineer ". s. Keller has let during the last few weeks, the state highway commission will hold a meeting at the capitol on next Monday. Seven or eight contracts are to be approved by the highway commission, and probably other matters of importance to the de- partment will be taken up and dis cussed. This will be the first meeting of the highway commission since the department moved into its new of fees in the north wing of the capitol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-26
BREWER TO SPEAK
 AT WOOMAN SPRINGS

Jackson. Miss. August 25.-fspeeiall-- Governor Brewer has accepted an invi- tation to deliver an address at Wooman Springs Amite county, August g, at which time Congressman Collier and other distinguished speakers will be on hand. The Woodmen of the World have under taken to build a national resort at this place. said to be one of the finest and most appropriate places for d sanitorfum in the United States, and selected by a committee of Woodmen after a look at several sites offered by other states.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-26

system under the present law. Compared withsthe revenues of the state, the pension fund is next to the school fund in amount. By the use of the school fund the future welfare of the state is accomplished in an educated citizenship: the pension fund is the states expression of love and gratitude to consecrated soldlery who defended her soil and sovereignty in the greatest war of modern times. In the course of nature these old men will. in few years, pass away. While they are still in the land of the living. every con- sideration of patriotism urges the state to give the comforts of life to those who by reason of poverty or misfortune gre unable to provide for themselves. Every consideration of prudence demands that the fund provided by law for the purpose should be so economically and systematically managed as to give the largest possible amount to each of the brave and worthy men whose names adorn the roll and are an acnor to the state. Alabama has shown her inten- ton to discharge this duty by the legis- lation of more than 30 years past; but the many laws enacted have not created q system that is worthy of the name.
 Under the present law, the duties and responsibilities of the distribution of tho fund are divided among the county boards the state board. the auditor, the probate judges, the circuit judges, city court judges, criminal court judges and the grand juries of the several counties of the state, none of which nas any we'll defined responsibility and there is very little correlation among them. If one of these agencies fails to perform It's part the whole system is. to that extent. de- ranged. The complexity of the system is enough to condemn it. and in our best judgment it should be radically changed as soon as possible by a consolidation of all these powers and drr-es in an in- dependent department of the state gov ernment" {"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-26

Montgomery, August .-tSpecial.---Pol- ticians have been much in evidence at the state capitol during the past week. To the casual enquirer, most of them have re- piled that they had come to Montgomery on no particular business, but rather to see what was happening in the capital city, or else to pay their respects to the governor
 Many are now paying their respects to the governor. From every section of the state politicians have fioeked to Mont, gomery to pay their respects to his ex- eellency Each day during the past week the capitol corridors have resounded with the hearty laughter of well known per- sonages from some section of the state all having come to pay their respects, etc, ad infintum.
 The governor has many friends these days Political enemies that fought him during his campaign for governor, and that have opposed him on various ques- tons that have come up during his ad- ministration, have now buried the hatchet and are on friendly terms with inc gov
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-26
Collar Bone Broken

Stevenson, August 25.-(Special.)- While playing baseball, at coutnry school about three miles from here, to- day a boy named Rat Claud was hit in the mouth by the ball. The boy fell and his right collar bone was broken.