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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-06-25
SEVERAL OPPOSE
FREIGHT RATE RAISE
Commissioner McGhord Showed Dis
favor of Granting Railroad Request
in Comment Made at Hearing.
CHAIRMAN ALSO SHOWS STAND
Expressions Of Two Leading Members
of Commerce Commission Show
Feeling Not To Be Friendly.
BY Congressman G.. II. Tavenner.

BY gresham c.. II. Tavenner
Washington, June 25.-Almos
any day, late some afternoon after
the New York Stock exchange has
closed, the long awaited decision o.
the Interstate Commerce commission
in the matter of the proposed in
crease in freight rates, may be eX.
pected. The general opinion seems
to be that the roads will be given at
least a portion of the horizontal raise
which they are asking. But unless
the verdict is a compromise between
two sets of opinion within the COM
mission, it seems to be pretty likely
that the decision will not have the
undivided support of the commits
sion.
The confidence being expressed
that the increase will be granted does
not seem to be entirely justified by
a close examination of the testimony
taken before the commission. Early
in the hearings the shippers made a
sorry showing, and it seemed to be
a foregone conclusion that the rail
roads would have little difficulty in
making their case.
But when Clifford Thorne, of the
Iowa State Railway commission en-
tered the case in behalf Of the ship
pers, there wah a mighty change,
and before the hearings were over
at least two of the members OF the
commission, including Chairman
Harlon, expressed doubt whether the
railroads finances are in need of the
millions of additional revenue which
will be added by any general in
crease in rates.
Commission McChord, during the
testimony of A. H. Smith, president
of the New York Central, when the
latter had claimed that the credit
of railroads is at low ebb and that
an increase is needed to revive the
credit, said rather sharply:
DO -Xou not think that this has
something to dO~with 1.-THE proc
lamatiOn from the hOusetops that
there is a crisis here, that things
have gone to the devil, and the bot
tom has dropped out?'
This may or may not indicate Nc
Chords attitude. Smith admitted
that railroad profits were greater
last year tnan ever before, but said
that in the last quarter OF - ) basil
ness had started on a general de-
cline that has continued. He said
that in his railroad after paying all
charges and dividends there was a
surplus of 100000, but this, he
said, was not enough.
"lncluding all phases Of the situa-
ton, you come down to net in
come which embraces everything and
is the figure out Of which you pay
dividends and accumulate surplus,
do YOU not?" asked Chairman Har-
Ian.
Yes, sir" replied Smith.
"And for that year." declared Har-
Ian, the financial results of the en-
terprise were better than they have
ever been"
Thus two of the leading members
of the commission expressed opinions
which could not be taken as friendly
to the contetion Of the railroads that
they need the money to bolster their
credit
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-06-25
ALDERMAN LAIR
EXPLAINS POSITION.

In explanation of the re-
quest made by him at the last
meeting of the Bemidji coun-
Gil that a report of the band
be made regularly, Alderman
J. P. Lair today said: "As a
contributor to the support of
the Bemidji band since it's
organization, | wish to cor
rect the impression in the
minds of the band boys as
expressed in the columns of
yesterdays Pioneer. When a
report from the band was
suggested at the council
meeting on Monday after the
same had voted 5000 for its
support, it was not intended
as a reflection upon the hon
esty of it's officers, but to as
sist the same in making col
lections from it's monthly
contributors. l suggested that
!. a. report be made as to the
amounts collected, from
whom, and the disbursements.
r,l
ness men assisted to finance
the organization and the
amount each contributed. Let
the public know what the
band boys know about the
. financial conditions and coll
Letting will be much easier"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-06-25
Accepts Kissel Kar Agency.

G. w. Jewett of the Northern Au-
tomobile company announces that he
has taken over the Kissel Kar agen-
cy together with his other lines Of
cars. He just returned with 1915
six-cylinder, seven-passenge car,
which was sold to E. A. Barker Of
this city This the first Kissel Kar
to appear in Bemidji and is the high
est priced car in the city.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-06-25
HAMMOND FAVORS. O'BRiEN
Latter May Continue Head of Min
nesota Democrats.

st. Paul, June 25.-Martin O'Brien
Of Crookston will be reelected Demo
cratic state chairman if he will take
the job and if the other candidates
do not propose some other man, &C
cording to w. S. Hammond, Demo
cratic. nominee for governor Mr..
Hammond returned from Washington
to participate in the meeting of the
candidates to name the state central
committee.
81 do not know that it is up to me
to name the chairman. AS I under
stand the law all the party candidates
are given an equal voice." said Mr.
Hammond. "Of course | know the
recommendation of the candidate for
governor usually is needed, but il
Martin O'Brien will consent to serve
again | have no other man to sug-
gest.'
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-06-25
Phillips To Cass Lake.

E. NJ. Phillips of st. Paul, state
high school inspector, returned to
Bemidji this morning from Kelliher
and points in that district where he
has spent several days. Mr.. Phil
lips left this noon for Cass Lake
where he will spend today and to-
morrow and will return to Bemidji
tomorrow evening, leaving on the
late train for his home in ST. Paul.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-06-25
BOARD COMPLETES WORK
Canvassing Committee Sends Records
Of Primary Election to Auditor.

With but three precincts missing, no
elections having9been held at Pioneer,
Eugene or Potamo, the Beltrami
county primary returns were sent to
the state auditor last evening. The
canvassing board comprised William
Klein, T. H. Pendergast, Henry Will
son, F. S. Arnold and e. L. Oberg.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-06-25
Ward Careful Driver.

Ward is considered one of the most
careful drivers in Bemidji and has
the sympathy of the entire communi-
ty because of the unfortunate affair.
Narye Klyberg, a son of the dead
man, and Ole Della and Edward Ness,
both brothers-in-law, arrived in Be-
midi from Clearbrook this morning,
but they have made no funeral ar
arrangements, awaiting answer to a
message sent to Klyberg's father and
mother, who live at Montivedio.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-06-25

Mrs. F.. NJ Dudley returned this
morning from Cedar Spur, Mime
sofa, where she went to attend the
funeral of her twin sister, Mrs. Rob
ert Mahan. The funeral was held
last Thursday. Mrs. Mahan was
thirty-three years old and at one
time was resident of this city.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-06-25

The M. B. A. lodge will have an
extra meeting tonight at s o'clock IN
the Odd Fellows hall. All members
are requested to be present.
C. A, PARKER, President
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-06-25
Play Bagley Sunday.

On next Sunday afternoon the.
baseball team of Bag1ey will play
the Bemidji Athletics at the Fair
grounds. Bagley has a good team
this year and a fast game is looked
for.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-06-25

While mediation proceedings go
merrily on or while they are held up
over the obstinacy of one side or the
other General Villa is slowly pushing
his forces on to Mexico City General
Alvaro Obregon, one of the ablest of
Villas satellites, is already at the
gates of Guadalajara with large
force. It is conceded that unless the
mediators reach some ,tacit under
standing before Villa enters Mexico
City the proceedings will be futile.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-06-25

Mr.. and Mrs. r. c. Hayner and
daughter, Miss Jane, and son Harold,
left today for Minneapolis in their
automobile.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-06-25
PLAN FEATURE CONCERT
! Director Remfrey Announces Program
for Tomorrow Evenings Entertain
ment Band Playing Well. J.
NEW POPULAR MUSIC ON BILL

s -.ss .. e.
Alden Remfrey, director of the Be
midi band, this morning announced
the program which will be played at
the concert on the city dock tomor-
row evening. Among the selections
to, be played are many of the latest
popular pieces and the concert will
undoubtedly. he one of the season S
best. =
The. band is now playing much bet
ter than ever before and has devel-
oped into one of the best musical or
CARNATIONS in the northern part of
the state.
Tomorrow's Program.
L.. 3March-The Firing Line-Pond
@ Medley-Overture - Gus Ed
wards Song Revue-Halle
3. Waltz-W When I Waltz With You
-Schmid. r.. *
4. Melange The Royal Circle
Dalbey. -
Is. Observation-Disclosures Favor
6. Selection-The Sunny South
Lampe.
Z. Medley March-Peg O'My Heart
Fischer. E
8. Habern-Mexican Kisses-Rob
erts. ~ ~.-
g.. Medley Overture Bits of Benz
ick's Hits-Lampe.
10. March = Teddys Terrors -
Crosby. .~s.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-06-25
BEMIDJI's BEAUTY
EN- THUSES TOURISTS
"see Minnesota First Party Enjoys
Automobile Trip Around Lake
Entertained BY Commercial Club
PLAN 1915 HEADQUARTERS HERE
So Taken With surro ndings Of Cit,
That Prof. Lehnerts Suggests
Building Of Lodge Favors Plan

So delighted and enthusiastic were
the members of the Prof. b. M. Lehn-
erts See Minnesota First party.
which was here today, with the
beauty spots of Bemidji and it's sur
roundings that next summer this city
may be made the central headuuar-
tiers for the field course offered by
the University Of Minnesota. In
reality the course, this being the sec
ond year of the plan. IS laboratory
or demonstration course, in which
the state itself is the laboratory.
This morning the members of the
party were the guests of members of
the Commercial club and were taken
on trip, by automobile, around the
lake. The site of the new normal
school. was also inspected and pro-
claimed by all to be the best suited
location for the school of any in the
state Il
Altar Enthusiastic.
So enthusiastic were the tourists
with Bemidji and the treatment ac-
corded them here that they already
are planning the erection of a lodge
here next summer. to be used as a
headquarters.
Nineteen In Party.
Including: Prof Lehnerts, his wife
and little daug hter,S there are nine
teen in the. touring party They were
the guests of the Commercial club at
the production of THE Court of
King Cole" last evening. This morn
ing they were taken on an auto trip
|by p. A: Barker, Harold White, in
the A. P. White car, T. A. MCCAIN,
Clyde Bacon and A. I'M. Bagley, Mes
danes Bagl4y, Barker, Bacon and
White also joined the party for the
lake trip. #s 1.
Left for Red Lake. q.
t This afternoon the party left for
Reupy from zwisereHit twill rbe taken
I to the Red Lake agenc y. Tomorrow
Twill be spent taking a boat excursion
on the Red Lake to Waskish. To-
morrow evening will be spent at
Redby and Saturday will be spent at
Cass Lake, where the tourists will
be the guests of Forester George
Marshall, Saturday evening the
party will return to Bemidji and a
special sleeper will be provided
which will carry the tourists to In
ternational Falls where a field study
will be made. of the Lake of the
Woods and Rainy River districts.
The field studies of the party in
! clude underlying rocks, minerals and
mines; surface rocks and soils;
| building stones, clay beds, and gla-
cial deposits; rivers and lakes; scenic
features; waterways and water
powers; artesian well basins; prai-
ries, forests and agricultural lands
, Attention is given to problems of
statewide interest, such as immigra-
ton, reforestration, drainage, con-
structon of state highways. utiliza-
ton of natural resources, and devel-
opment Of. old and new industries,
and is placed on the influence Of the
geography and geology of the state
upon early settlement, present in
dustries and future growth.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-06-25

Read Pioneer want ana
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-06-25
Entertains indians. !"
Miss Louise McCready entertaine

Miss Louise McCready entertained
number Of friends last evening af-
ter the play. Refreshments were en-
joyed at the Abercrombie & Nc
Cready store. Those present were:
Misses Dolly Koors, Emma Klein,
and Lottie sMcDonld and Messrs. Will
liam Ward, Elbridge Lord, Hovey
Lord, Herbert Warfeld, Maurice
Whiting and Irving Koors. These
young people took the part OF In
dian maids and braves in 8.The
Court of King Cole, !" staged at the
Brinkman. Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday nights.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-06-25

Miss Minnie Cornsord Of Crooks
ton, who has been the guest of Miss
sunol Warninger for a few days.
left this morning for her home
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-06-25
All Are Enthusiastic.

So enthusiastic were the tourists
with Bemidji and the treatment ac-
corded them here that they already
are planning the erection of a lodge
here next summer. to be used as a
headquarters. y
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-11-10

Letters have been received by sew
'eral Waiiuku people within the last
two weeks from Judge and Mrs. Selden
B. Kingsbury, who have been visiting
friends and relatives in California
Lately they have been with his daugh-
ter and her husband in Los Angeles.
and the Judge has opened an Office
only recently with his son Fred, whom
also he has been visiting.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-11-10

Golden the most capable coincidence fiji Miss Dresser
place, which she did and enormously successful with
both press and public.
Miss Golden has just arrived in Honolulu for vacation
after two of digent work but the Messrs Blair
aid Bredhoff have induced her to play limited engage
men the Popular heater Miss Golden has extensive
repertoire and among the character studies she win present
When the Minister Comes to Tea" Cat the pianol;
''The Wreck of the Julie Plant, !" by Sir William Henry
Drummond; ''Travesty Waltz Song the nne-show-a-day
ratce; 'he Boarding House GIRL playing Rubensteins
melody in she taught to play and she played
after visiting the cabarets Cat the pano) How Mar
garet Played the Charmnade ''Ar de Ballet Number
(ravesy, at the piano) The Old Place Doesn't Look the
Same, written by Miss Golden; The Return Home of the
Stranded Actress; "We Swan; 81 Want to Be just
Your Little Rag Dol,'' by Miss Golden.
Miss Golden viii be featured addition to the regu
lar program namely: Mr.. Cyril Scott in the splendid
photoplay 1.-THE DAY OF DAYS third edition of the
Pers Of Pauline and the up-to themnute Pathe Weekly.
Note-Ony one performance an evening will be given,
starting promptly 730 Matinee Wednesday and Satur
day at 2:30 p. m.
Week beginning November 18 LITTLE NARY PICK
FORD in her greatest success "HEARTS ADRIFT'' Re
serve your seats by Phone 1896
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-11-10

Last Friday evening a delightful
Halloween party was given at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. Leslie West
of Wailuku. The guests were the.
members of the dancing class that has
been meeting at the West home, except
Miss Aloha whistler, who was the in
vited guest of the evening. Dancing
was enjoyed until late and refresh
ments were served. ~~."
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-11-10
WORK OF GUARD
in THE FIELD
COMMENDED
Report BY Army Officers on
Field inspection of N. G. H.
Is Favorable

That the National Guard OF Hawaii
made good showing during the joint
encampment with the I'd Infantry held
at Red Hill last July, is shown by eX-
tracts from the .eport of the regular
army inspector, Lieut. w C.. Whitener,
on duty with the guardsmen. This
summary of the inspectors report on
the field inspection has just been re-
ceived by the Acknowledgement, Col. J.
w. Jones. from the chief OF the Divis-
ion of Militia Affairs
Following are some of the points
touched on:
Present in camp 80 officers, 612 en-.
listed men.
Absent from camp, officers, 22O
enlisted men.
Company l. below minimum
strength, and regiment has no band
Company drills in extended order,
combat and camping rated as very
good"
Battalion close order good, in view
of the fact that but little drill had
been held previous TO the encampment
Battalion combat good, and regimental
ScAlDoN 6Ooos ouI idShIh6 lCdHl WI
Discipline and arms, uniforms and
equipment is classed as satisfactory. s.
"Lieut.-col. William R. Riley, 1st In
fantry, was very earnest and conscien.
tious in the performance of his duties"
says the report. He devoted much
attention to the sanitation of the camp
and to discipline He allowed no alb
senteeism except when specially ex-
cused by himself and noted on the
rolls, He was in harmony with the
officers detailed as inspector-instruc-
tors" -"
Capt. Geo. B. Schrader, quartermas-
ter; Capt. r. W. Warham, commits
sary; Capt. A. w. Nicely, L. s. A. p,
and Chaplain Valentin Franckx are
all commended ON their work.
The general efficiency of the regi.
ment is rated as fair
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-11-10
Red Cross Seal Campaign viii
Be Taken Over The Island of
Oahu and Through Group

Army ladies have enlisted in the
campaign for the sale of red cross
seals and Mrs. Walter F. Dillingham;
and Secretary Rath of the Anti
tuberculosis League are preparing to
extend the line of battle into the coun-
try districts. Mrs. Carter, wife of
Maj.-gen. Carter, commander of the
Hawaiian department, will lead this
branch of the work. Mrs. Edwards,
wife of General Edwards, is to con-
duct the sale at Schofield Barracks, as
sisted by other ladies. Mrs. Ellis,
Mrs. Coe and other ladies prominent
in the local military colony, are lend
ing their aid to the cause, and the
little red seals are marching by pack
ages Of ten thousand into every nook
of the island. j. =-~s. ~. ...."
Mr.. Rath announced this morning
that Mrs. Bloomfield Brown is to take
charge of the sale in Wahiawa while
e. K. Bull and James Glib will lead
the antitubereulosis forces in Waipa-
hu and Aiea, respectively. ~. +.
Mr.. Rath received the following let
ter from the Chamber of Commerce
this morning: ~ -3...-.> ..#H>
Your letter of October 80, address
ed to Mr.. George p. Denison, wherein
you ask endorsement of the Charities
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-11-10
BAN ON VODKA
HAS been BOON
TO ALE RUSSIA

The Searchlight, official organ Of
the Anti-Saloon league of California,
says in the issue of November:
The minister of finance, p Bark,
at Petrograd last week received an
order that the prohibition of the sale
of vodka shall be continued indefi-
nitely after the end OF the war. This
order is based principally on the ire
mendously improved condition of the
country since the emperor issued the
edict prohibiting traffic in this liquor.
Visitors arriving from southern
Russia say there Is such a change In
that region that the country is hardly
recognizable Peasants who before
the war had fallen into hopeless in
dolenee and depravity already have
emerged into self-respecting citizens.
The effect on character is already Wis
ible in neatly brushed clothes instead
Of the former ragged and slovenly at
tire. Huts which were formerly dilap-
idated and allowed to go without re-
pairs are now kept In first-class condi-
ton ~ ..r,s.s~ -.
THE towns have become more or
DERBY and the peasants indulge in
wholesome amusements These peo-
Pile now save So per cent of their earn
ings which formerly was spent for
drink and they have increased their
earning capacity through sobrietv.
This extra money is now devoted to
the necessities and comforts of life.
This startling regeneration Of the
peasantry is. in the opinion of the Rus
sian authorities, likely to have an i'm
pcrtant effect on the social and eco
nomic conditions of. all Russia. A
change in the large cities also is no
tieeable. Liquor is still sold in first
class cafes, but these are virtually
empty. The Nevsky Prospect. once
famous for its gay midnight life. is
now quiet without a sign of reyelry.-
The Springfield Republican, October
8, 1914" -. -s~...- <s rtse...
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-11-10
ARMY LADIES WILL Aid IN SALE.
OFL|TILEMESSENGERS OF HEALTH

and Social Welfare Committee OF this
chamber to a plan Of selling Christ
mas Red Cross seals, 80 per cent of
the proceeds from such sale remain
ing in the Territory for anti-tubercu-
losis work and 10 per cent to be sent
to the American Red Cross in return
for seals, advertising matter, etc, has
been received.
Replying thereto, l have to inform
you that at a meeting Of the Charities
and Social Welfare Committee the
matter was considered and your plan
has the approval of the committee.
"(Signed) RAYMOND C. BROWN,
Secretary"
The first meeting of the local forces,
headed by Mrs. Walter F. Dillingham;,
was held at her home in Punahou yes
terday afternoon at 4 O'Clock, and the
date for the first day of the seals was
set for next Monday, to continue unta
al. Of the four hundred thousand seals
are travelling through the mails on
Christmas letters. ~.
The ladies were assigned to differ
ent districts, the city being divided
into thirty precincts" for that pur-
pose. Talks were given by DR.. Sin
clair and Mr.. Rath and after the
maps, seals and literature had been
dainty refreshments were
served. - .-.-..
The ladies are now working hard to
complete their organization in their
cwn districts and seeking volunteers
to assist in the sale -~.- lido "...
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-11-10
SKATING
BECOMING HABIT
IN HONOLULU
Management Proposes to Give
Dance But PoStpones First
Until Next Week +,

Roller skating has caught on" in
Honolulu and gives ample promise of
becoming "a habit Since the open
ing night, last Friday. the manage
ment has been unable to supply the
demand for skates. Notwithstanding
the fact that 800 pairs of the latest
Chicago make were in the skate room
when the ring was opened. +"
Keen pleasure and good, healthful
exercise is the result of an hour spent
ON the new maple floor, which is in
excellent condition and which is Sur
faced" each morning following its use
the night before,
1t had been the intention of the
management to give dance tomorrow
evening but the demand for skating
has proved too insistent and the dance
will be- postponed for at least one
week #@..-. r. s%
Commenting ON the dances that the
company proposes to give, Manager
lie Claire said: I'VE propose to run
dances on the same high plane that
we have insisted on for roller skating.
No unruly element will be tolerated
and any evidence of any ungentleman-
~ conduct will lead to someone leaV-.
ing the house 1t is our purpose to
give Honolulu something new and diff,
ferent in the amusement line We
believe there is large field here and
that we have something that the peo-
pie want. We are here to stay and
wish to establish q reputation for run
ming an orderly place. / -.
in our aim we hope for the Co
operation of the public and feel that
we are entitled to it and will get it.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-11-10

At the suggestion of Father Francis
of Paia, Scout Commissioner of the
Maui Boy Scouts, reception and
dance will be given at the Alexander
house gymnasium in Wailuku the last
Saturday of this month. The object
of the dance is to raise funds for the
Boy Scouts of Maui and put the move
ment on a solid foundation r