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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-03-26
MANN ACT BLACKMAILERs
Many Attempts to Extort Money Un.
.,-. der Threats, 49,

Chicago, March 26.-Chicago is the
headquarters of Mann act blackmail-
ers. Many instances Of attempts to
use the act against traffic in women
as lever to extort money under a
threat of prosecution have been re-
'vealed by District Attorney Wilker-
son and James l.. Bruff, chief OF the
Chicago bureau of investigation.
Mr.. Wilkerson said the rule that
only cases of actual sale of woman.
hood" shall be prosecuted under the
Mann act is being applied in Chicago
more vigorously as a result of the in
creasing number of attempts to use
the law for extortion purposes. From
now on. he said, the government will
keep it's eye on blackmailers and if
sufficient evidence is produced the
woman. rather than the man, will be
prosecuted.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-03-26
MOOSE 0 LODGE ELECTS
Bemidji's Newest Society Names First
Officers-George Stein Selected
Il H.. ~s.- As Dictator ~. ....
SOCIAL SESSION MUCH ENJOYED

Bemidji's newest lodge, the Moose,
held its first election last night, the
officers having been only temper
arily named at the time the society
was first organized here.
The result of the election was as
follows:
George Stein, Dictator.
J,K. Given, Past Dictator.
DR.. E.. A. Shannon, Prelate.
Scott Stewart, Secretary.
C. S. Randall, Treasurer.
James Pogue, Inside Guard.
Henry Paquain, Outside Guard. :
F. A. Wilson, Trustee.
Following the election of officers a
social session was held at which mu-
sic was provided and lunch served.
The installation will take place at
the last meeting in April.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-03-26
CLUB Meeting TONIGHT
Athletic Association Members Urged
to Attend Session-Reports of Of
ficers to be Received y
DUES FAST BEING PAID

Every member of the Bemidji
Athletic club is urged to be present
at a meeting of the association which
is to be held in the club rooms this
evening. Much business of import
ance is to be discussed and reports
from the officers will be received,
showing just what has been accom-
plished during the winter and the
financial condition of the organiza-
ton. 80, =. 8.
Carl Johnson, secretary of the club
announces that dues are being paid
at rapid rate and that only a few
have failed to "come across. -
James Malone, who has so sue
cessfully led the basketball team dur
ing the season just closed, will report
as to.the expenses incurred in bring
ing soutside teams to Bemidji and to
what the proceeds amounted. The
basketball season cleared more than
$500 for the club. Malone has TAX
en- much interest, in the team and
much credit for it's brilliant record
must be given to him for his ener;
getic efforts as manager.
The sweaters for the members OF
+, the basketball team have been order.
ed and are expected soon.
Baseball prospects will be discus.
sed.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-03-26
.EBERHART A CANDIDATE
Chief Executive Today Announc-
ed That He Will Seek Republican
Nomination for Governor

St. Paul, Mimi, March 26, Especial
to the Pioneer) -Adolph O. Eberhart
today announced candidacy for Re-
publican nomination for governor,
naming George Author, his private
secretary, as campaign manager. In
statements governor deplored at
titude of those who would besmirch
fair name Of state in effort to unseat
him.
William E. Lee selected by anti
Eberhart republicans today filed for
the nomination.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-03-26
New Corporation

George Gunderson Benjamin Sam
uels and M. S. Robb have incorporat-
ed what will be known as the George
Gunderson company, the capital
stock being $4,000. The business
Of the corporation will be dealing in
farm land and real estate Of all kinds
farm loans and the operating of
hotels. Mr.. Gunderson is of Kelli-
her while the other members of the
new corporation are Minneapolis
men.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-03-26
PLAN ALFALFA CONTEST
Farmers Within Twenty-Five Miles Of
Bemidji Entitled to Enter Re
wards for Best Acre in 1915
MUST GIVE 2 MONTHS NOTICE

w. l.. Brooks, cashier of the Nor
thern National Bank, announces that
a big alfalfa contest has been ar
ranged by the institution and that
prizes amounting to $25 will be paid
farmers having the best acre Of TIL e
product in existanceo on the first day
of September. 1915. The contest is
open to all farmers living within a
distance of twenty-five miles from
Bemidji
The only requirements are that the
person raising the alfalfa must send
or leave his name at the Northern
National Bank sometime, at least two
months before the close of the con
test, and that he will bring sample
two inches thick at the band, to
The county fair in .9l5.,s
Mr.. Brooks is especially interested
in this contest and would like to see
a large number enter. The plots
will be judged on their condition in
July and August 1915 and the sample
brought to the fair in 1915 will count
a possible 20 points. The first prize
will be $1,000, End $3.50; 3rd $500,
4th $3.50.
If enough interest is shown in the
contest these premiums will undoubt-
eddy be increased. 1t would .:be a
good plan to get the acre started this
year so as to have it showing at it's
best by next year. The high school
agricultural department. can get "a
very good seed at 20 cents per pound.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-03-26
Barker Interested

In the story printed last evening
in the Pioneer telling Of the plan Of
,ascertaining under just what condi-
tions alfalfa could best be raised and
in which several Bemidji concerns
were interested the name Of T.. A.
Barker was omitted. Mr.. Barker de
one of the most enthusiastic boosters
for the plan.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-03-26
SHOW INTEREST
Clearwater Man Writes That Large
Delegation from Bear Greek and
Moose Clubs Will Be Here
WANT TO MEET BUSINESS MEN

Il r
That the meeting to be given Sat-
urday by the Bemidji Merchants as
ociation for the farmers of country
this city will be one of
the best attended meetings ever held
here is again evidenced by aetter:
received by Agriculturist B. NJ. Gle
from Arthur Ames Of Aida, Clearwa-
ter county.
Mr.. Ames says that large delega-
lions from the Bear Creek and Moose
Farmers clubs will arrive in Bemidji
on the noon Great Northern, and
that while they may be late for some
of the speeches, they hope to be CIV
en- an opportunity to meet the mem
.bers of the Merchants association. He
adds further that II any part Of the
program can be set for later in the
day that it will be much appreciated
by the farmers of the Aida vicinity
The letter of Mr.. Ames simply
shows the interest which is being
shown in the meeting by the clubs.
Several hundred farmers are ex-
pected to be in attendance. Beside
several talks from prominent farm
ers, as was suggested at the Grant
Valley meeting last Saturday, other
features have been provided, among
them being banquet which will be
served by the high school cooking
class.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-03-26
GENERAL ADAMS IS DEAD
Pioneer Presbyterian Missionary Dies
at His Home in St. Paul-Well
Known in Bemidji y.
HOLD FUNERAL TOMORROW.

L (. p.
Brigadier General R.N. Adams, we'll
known. in Bemidji because of his fire.
quent visits here in connection with
his Presbyterian missionary work,
and who has occupied thepulpit here
on numerous occasions, is dead at
his home in St. Paul. The funeral
will take place either tomorrow or
Saturday. la ..+. .:..s..a =.
Rev. Mr.. Adams, as aspioneer Pres
byterian missionary of the Northwest
had a record of establishing one
church month for more than twenty
years ~ Z.
= His first Ipastorates included
Greenfield, Ohio, where he was born
September Is, 1885: Wayerly, Ohio,
and Ottawa, Kan. His first and only
passionate in Minnesota was at Fergus
Falls, beginning in 1882.
B He became synodical missionary
for Minnesota, his field then includ-
ing what now is North and South Da-
kota, in 1888, this work continuing
until five years ago, when he became
field secretary for not only Mime.
sofa, but the Dakotas and Nebraska
He retired from the full activities Of
the office two years ago, but con
tinued to- serve in an emeritus ca
pacity.
He was educated at Miami univer
|sity, Ohio, leaving before his gradua
ton with the other members of hi
class to go to war in 1861. Three
months later when he re-enlisted, !
was as captain. and later he becam'
colonel in command of a brigade. H'
lserved four years, and just prior t
| his retirement was made brigade
general for gallantry on the field
He was with Sherman on his marcel
to the sea.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-03-26
COUNTY POLITICAL
POT SIM.ME RING.
With Last Day for Filing Less Than
Two Months Distant Candidates
Throw Hats Into Ring
MccUA1G 10 OPPOSE HARRIS
Bemidji Mayor and Former Register
Of Deeds Seek Office Tagley and
Morris Would Be Treasurer

With the last day for filing for
county offices only two months away
and the announcements of legislative
.aspirants, candidates for Beltrami
county elective positions are begin
ming to "sit up and take notice." and
as a.. consequence several hats have
been Thrown into the ring during the
last two days. =
While it had been expected that
Earl Cell, treasurer, and C. o. Moon,
register Of deeds, both Socialists.
would have opposition should they
seek reelection, the announcements
OF today and yesterday bring with
them several surprises.
McCuaig Opposes, Harris
William McCuaig, mayer of Bemid-
j, today announced his intention to
file for register of Deeds. thereby OPP
posing James O. Harris, who several
months ago made it known that he
would again seek election. This makes
it certain that there will be three
cornered fight for the nomination at
the primaries as Moon will in all pro-
liability ask to be returned to office
Several Want Cells "Goat"
o. AS yet only two have filed with J.
u. George, county auditor, for county
office, these being O. j. Tagley Of
Nymore and A. l.. Morris of Tenstrike
although Henry Alsop yesterday an
nohnced that he would file for the Of
flee. 1t is not known whether Earl
Gel the present incumbent. desires re-
election. r
e Morris was formerly in the bank
ing business at Tenstrike while Tag
ley, who has been candidate for the
office before, is Nymore merchant.
It. is not likely that there will be
opposition, except that of the So
cialists, to any of the other officers,
although the four year terms may
prove tempting to many.
r = -s, F..
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-03-26
Ny1nore Boy Dies

Ludwig Loe, twenty years old
and single, died yesterday at Nymore
from consumption. He has been
suffering from the disease for the
past five months. He leaves to mourn
his death his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
o. Loe and two sisters Miss Josie Loe
and Mrs. Simonson of Nymore.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-03-26
v VANCE TO STAY,
Manager Woodmansee Arranges to
Prolong Hypnotist's Engagement

Manager Woodmansee of the
Grand theatre announced last even
ing. that he had arranged with
"Vance the Great to remain here
toni ght and Friday night. Vance has
played to large audiences during his
stay here and This feats have been
good. Tonight he will hypnotize a
man who will be allowed to sleep
until the performance tomorrow
night.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-03-26

A chimney fire in the residence of
Dennis Considine, American avenue,
brought in an alarm this noon. The
fire was practically out when the fire
departemnt arrived. But little dam
age was done.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-03-26
SUPERIOR MANB|||'U|YS
herman PORIUM.
s. D. segal Becomes Owner of Well
Known Bemidji Dry Goods Estab-
! ishment- Take Inventory Soon
LONG EXPERIENCE IN BUSINESS
Clerical Force to Remain Unchanged
Store Has Steadily Grown Dur
ing 10 Years Existence

One of the biggest mercantile
deals ever consumated in Bemidji,
was closed today, when D. S. Segal
of Superior became the owner of the
herman dry goods emporium. The
store will be closed next Wednesday
for the purpose Of taking stock in
ventory and after which Mr.. Segal
will take possession.
In the coming of Mr.. Segal, Be-
midi will secure an active, wide-a-
wake and up-to-date merchant. He
has been in the dry goods and wo-
mems ready, to wear business for
the past twenty years and has main
tanned the reputation of conducting
first class establishments.
Recommendations ABOUT himself
and his methods of doing business
are A one in every respect.
+ Modern establishment
I. owe, will continue the business as
conducted by The Berman Emporium
and endeavor to retain the high stan
dard set by the stores former own
ers," said Mr.. Segal this morning.
."We will also make every effort to
improve the stock wherever possible
and give to Bemidji most modern
woman's shopping establishment
The present clerical force will be
retained and after inventory has
been taken the store and stocks will
be re-arranged for the purpose of
giving better service and displaying
the merchandise to better advantage.
Remain in Bemidji
e Neither Mrs. L. L. Berman nor Mr..
Ike Blooston have made definite fu-
ture plans, but both will remain in
Bemidji for the present. Mrs. Ber-
man plans on spending the entire
summer here and Mr.. Blooston will
remain for several weeks to close up
business connected with the store.
The Berman Dry Goods Emporium
has been in continuous. operation in
Bemidji for the past twelve years,
and has grown from small country
stock to one of the largest in North
Central Minnesota. The business
was first begun in the present Aber-
crombie stand on Beltrami avenue.
Later it was moved into the Trask
laundry building near the Union sta
tion.: Eight years ago it was moved
into its present quarters, where sew
eral changes have been made, in or
der to care for the rapidly grow
ing business.
To Close for Few Days
It will be necessary to close the
store for few days to take inventory
and according to present plans the
doors will be closed from Wednesday
morning until Saturday night of next
week. The store will then be open
ed under the new ownership for bust
ness.
Between today and Tuesday Mrs
Berman requests that all who have
parcels or packages call for them
and assurance is given by both par.
ties to the deal that the public will
n
be treated with every respect anG
consideration during the time neces
sary to complete the transaction.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-03-26

Windy Andrews Of Brainerd, gov
eminent crusier, spent last evening
in Bemidji ON business matters. Mr..
Andrews left this morning for Cass
Lake: He will return to Bemidji
soon. = 1865 s'4s
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-03-26
HEAVY DAMAGE TO STOCK
Fire In st. Paul Wholesale House
Causes Loss of $75, 5000. ewt

IRE IN st. PauI Wno'esd'e, 7ooSe
Causes Loss Of $4,000. .s"s
st. Paul, March 26.-Damage OF
$4,000 was done groceries on the
five floors Of Foley Bros. & Kellys
wholesale plant by water as a result
Of q fire that started on the fourth
floor.
Water released by the sprinkler
system that threads the entire build
ing. added to the streams turned into
the building by the iremen, dripped
through the lower three floors. Mem.
bers of the insurance corps saved
many thousands of dollars worth OF
goods by the use OF tarpaulins.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-03-26
Attention Firemen

There will be special meeting OF
the Fire Dept. tonight. -.
S. T. STEWART,
Secretary.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-03-26
ABDUL HkMID RE PORTEDDEAD

Rumor of Oeposed sultan's Death
Follows Serious illness.
Constantinople, March 26.-Abdul
-Hamid, deposed sultan, Is again re-
ported dead. Several days ago re-
ports were circulated that the former
sultan was in serious condition and
little hope was held out for his recov-
cry.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1914-08-06
EsHsEPPEB INTO 9ipEE HslD
FOUND IA THOUSAND

Baltimore, Nd When bathing at
sCwYan's Falls the other day, Frank
Martin, 50 years old, OF Allegheny,
Penn, suddenly felt his right foot
sink into hole as he was wading
across the stream.
Tais step resulted in Martins
finding nearly ST 900 worth Of valu-
able English, Spanish and French
coins that date back as far as 1926.
The coins were IN an old wooden box.
Martin lifted the box, which meas
uTed about 10 by IA inches and was
bound around the edges with heavy
brass bands Coins or every dsscrip-
ton gold, silver and copper were
revealed
# Thee opper coins were rusted from
their contact with the wafer, but the
gold and silver coins did not seem to
hare suffered much from their long
burial. ss'
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1914-08-06
European W ar;
What Are In Ii

The European war Involves, up to
the present moment, the following
powers: S NJ
Germany and Austria Hungary on
the one side.
England. France, Russia, Belgium
and Servia on the other.
Japan has made it known that, IN
a case OF stress, she will participate
on the side OF her ely, England.
Italy. which has formed a part OF
the Triple; Alliance, has EXPRESSED q
desire to remain neutral. deapite heI
treaty with Germany and Austria.
Hollasd, because Of the invasion OF
forced into the conflict.
Spain, while mot yet participating,
Ills likely to be drawn into THE affair
l;against the Triple Alliance
/ The Irish question is aamost for
Egotten an the @agerness Of both fac
ittions of the Irish people to assist
England fs
Turkey is Thought to he likely to
Isgtand with Germany.
The limited States, Through Presi
dent Wilson, has declared Its neutral
Eity, and the president has offered ia
mediate now or at any time in the
future nc the sc0ntendiRg forces will
fconsent to mediation.
Airships, both dirigiblss and aero
l,planes, are already Ilayiug part u
1.-the war, and will be further brought
|, into use las the war develops.
Unless events SO shape themselves
Ito lead to IA suspenion of Ehostilitie in
1.-The very near fnture, OF which there
/ is now mo Indication, it will be the
greatest war Of mistory.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1914-08-06
10 u y I

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af Baskeryi lles n Da sa alesrs.on s1
honestl AN you siI q ltfs
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Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1914-08-06
The Saturday News Offers
Great Opportunity 3 II
A Fine Modern Automobile
1915 Model Electric lsh, Self srins h Fin y II Kd Rsaek
Wasrtown sn othsr Valuable Pae. Ae
NJ Losers for Iho,s Falling Capture or u
Cash Commission ii Lieu Ihereof.

h ii YOU are devoid of enthusiasm
ambition, and that quality called
pep III the language 81 the live !
wire. 1t will not be worth while for
you to read any further. You might
as well save your eyes. But II YOU !,
are actually open to call from op-l
portunity, and have d fair share Of
ambition, then we know that you will
|be tremendously interested Ia this
STORY.
Some wise man once said, import
ant happenings occur during the blue
lmoon season. We are not prepared
to state whether this Is the blue moon
season Or not, but we do know that
Ione Of these important happenings Isl
lgoing to be pulled of Iii eastern
South Dakota lii one-tw three order.
The fact of the matter is. you will
have to watch closely for this pro-
position is going to be staged la the
short period OF eight weeks,
Don't get impatient and wonder
j why we are beating around the bush
We are merely trying you out. II you
are q live wire YOU will have the
patience to read still further Any
way 1t will only take you six minutes
by the clock to read the entire article.
All right IL you are now in d re-
!ceptiye mood, listen closely: We are
Il going to pull on the greatest contest
i that has ever been staged i'm eastern
i South DakOtA. We are going to head
Il our list of prizes with that world
Il famous car, the Five Passenger eiec-
ltric lighted selfBtarttng Buick. You
ought to know that the Buick has
d long been noted for the service 1t
lllrenders.
I We want you to thoroughly under
q lstand that the l9 Us five passenger
81 Buick which We are going tos give
q away In the NEXT few weeks Is fully
4 equipped IN every respect III you
4. have night driving to do at any time
Il after you become the proud owner
' of this elegant car, you need have no
n fear for the electric head lights throw
q q strong ray of light over the road
Il way one hundred yards in advance of
a the car. The electric horn button IS
s placed on the left side where you can
a press it In an instant, and send forth
a warning note which Is bound to be
heard and respected.
The Buick fl today recognized as
n the peer OF all medium priced cars
IT has easy riding qualities, q beau,
tiful appearance, is more than roomy
and above all can be depended upon
to take you where and when YOU
want to 60.
Our first prize Buick has been pur
4 chased OF Baskerville & Dahl Of "a
|. tertown and will be demonstrated K
the Interested parties as much as the
roads will permit Look for the Buicl
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1914-08-06
LAYING OF THE CORNER STONE
South Dakota Grand Lodge A and M Lay Corner Stone for
New Temple in Watertown Tomorrow Afternoon.
also on this floor. This tory has q
17-foot ceiling.

17-foot ceiling.
The Lodge Room.
The top floor will contain the lodge
room proper which ID 40x70 feet, ha
ing 17-foot ceiling and containing a.
large dome and ventilator In the cen
ter. The ceiling lis beamed and a.
commodious balcony occupies the.
space over the preparation rooms.
The Eastern Star room Is on this floor
and is 1926 feet and they will be pro-
lvided with amnIe preparation and
paraphernalia rooms. There are also
special rooms for Commandery work,
and toilet room on this floor.
The entire building is to be- lighted
with indirect and semi-indirect light
ing, and the front of the building will
contain a large combination sign, con
tanning the square and compass, in
dicating the Blue lodge, the keystone
indicating the Chapter Royal Arch
Masons, a star for the Eastern Stars,
and a cross representing the Com
mandery. 1t is sc, constructed that
by turning different switches, any one
of these bodies may be indicated to be
In session. The building will prob
ably be the handsomest and finest
Masonic Temple In the state and
nothing in the northwest will equal it
in equipment for York Rite Masonry.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1914-08-06
Bureau Of Employment Proposed
As a Governmental Departments

New ork- Jobs are interstate com
Emerce. This at least is the implica
ton Of each of two bills now befor,
congress providing for national en-
pioyment bureau.
Whatever happens to- these bills ii
congress. one thing is certain. j HI
America now, as In other countries
long since, being out OF work is ia
longer g purely private proposition.
State and municipal bureaus are 81
no means new There are eighteen
state bureaus, and, fhe number Of cify
bureaus is steadily increasing. Now.
I'D the federal bills, comes the recog.
milton that since industry cannot be
divided Or organized by states nat,ir-
ally enough neither can the emr,Iov.
ment business. State bureaus gton
Iat state lines, but state lines have
nothing 70 do with the possibilities 81
Jobs. ss
Aiming at the same general ends.s
the two federal bills are yet yery 4 IL.
ferent. The Murdoch bin provinces
for a new bureau Of employment ii
the federal department. or labor under
q commissioners Sof employment, and 4
system Of free labor exchanges atl
industrial and commercfa]g
centers which must exchange reports
through the central office about the I
liucfuations IN the labor market Ia
The second, known as the McDon.
aid BILL proposes to nse the existin.
p0stoMlce mach hinery for national
bureau II makes every |
postoftice a1 agency, and every post.
master labor exchange agent. The
'ystem is 80 pc under the jnrisdiction |