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Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1914-07-25

Former Senator ForaKer's friends,
however. are as confident as they a~e
loyal to him and are claiming his
nomination rs certain Former Goa.
gresham Ralph d. Cole, of Findlas,
the third candidate for the Republi.
can nomination for senator, is still
bitterly opposing both Foraker and
! Harding.
The rival candidates of Foraker
and Harding have brought about a
situation that even the most astuto
politicians find it difficult to dope
cut. Harding has always been close
political and personal friend of for
mer Senator Foraker, and stood by
the senator when it was proposed to
retire him in order to send Mr.. Bur
ton TO the senate six years ago. A
strong division of opinion exists as
% the results of this close relation
;hip on the senatorial contest. Be
cause Harding stands well with For
aker supporters throughout the state,
many persons take the view that bis
candidacy is bound to cut in heavily
IN the Foraker strength. On the
other hand, there are many persons
WHO seem to give credelce to the
charge Of former Congressman Cole
that Harding is merely acting as a
stalking horse for Foraker.
The situation in regards to the
Democratic senatorial contest has
been simplilied by the appointment
If john II. Clarke to be Federal
Judge to succeed William l.. Day re-
signed. Clarke, prominent attorn-
", was considered the strongest ell.
ry il the Democratic race for the
enatorship. His withdrawal has
eft the contest between Timothy S.
logan, now attorney general of the
state, and former Congressman John
LentZ, Of Columbus. There is a
EIr1 candidate-JChn l.. Zimmerman
wealthy manufacturer, of Spring
iSiNi DtI iIt 10 lloI ltOhcu upO.l rs
likely to be nominated. AS between
logan and LcntZ the chances would
cCm to be in favor of Hogan, unless
he anti-CathOlic sentiment, which +
cported TO be growing again in the
ate, should prove to be more DO
mt than it seems to be now
SIX months ago it appeared e:
in that Governor Cox would be re
eliminated to head the Democratic
tate ticket. The friends Of the gov
rnor declare that his denomination.
81 II certainty, though they gen
rally admit that The OPPOSITION is
more foriEida bic than they had ante
rated.
Congressman John J. Whitacre
Who IS leading the Democratic oppo-
itiOn to the denomination Of Cover
OF Cox, filed petitions bearing only
few more names than required by
same to the primary election ballot
but his friends CLAIM: that he really
had over one hundred thousand sig.
natures to his petitions and omitted
fling the surplus petitions in order
not to reveal to the governor the
source Of his weakness.
OF course if anything like this is
true it means trouble for Governor
Cox in his efforts for reelection The
vote in the primary election will give
a reliable Inc on tbs situation. If
CONGRESSMAN Whitacre receives as
many as one hundred thousand votes
for the nomination, it will be consid-
cred Il strong indication Of he pos
r T%a q ET @,a-
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1914-07-25

Mics Margaret Marshall, a we'll known
ana popular young lady Of Wheeling, il
IN our CITY for several days, having
9'opped over mere en- route home from
Washington, where she was in attend
ance upon the Fcsaona OF u WOmons
Auxiliary 10 a big Mas pnc Conc lave
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1914-07-25
LOCAL NEWS

Mrs. Matte Carter is now in Martins
fer'y ONO. to which place she was
called owing 10 the sickness of relatives.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-19
GIRLS WIN Sill YER CUP
Superintendent Stewart Informed
That Beltrami County's Bread Was
Given Brainerd Premium.
ALSO WON IN STATE CONTESTS

That the Beltrami County Girls
Bread Making club won the Silver
Trophy cup for the best bread at the
Brainerd meetings of the Northern
Minnesota Development association
and Minnesota Crop Improvement
league, was the information received
by w. B. Stewart, county superin-
tendent of schools, from D. A. Erick-
son, Boys and Girls club specialist
of the Extension division, on his re-
turn to Bemidji from a weeks in
spection trip.
The information also called atten-
tion to the fact that Beltrami county
girls won their share of premiums at
the state contest held in November
and that the list of winners would
be forwarded in few days. -.
Proper inscription is now being
placed on the Brainerd cup, and it
will be sent here as soon as ready.
Beltrami girls clubs have been
taking much interest in the bread
making contests and fhe winning Of
these prizes is indeed gratifying.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-19
STAPLES AGAIN DEFEATED.
big Bemidg" Basketball Team Piles
Up Score Of "a to 10.

Staples was again defeated in the
basketball game played at the Ar
mory last evening, the big Bemidg"
team winning by the overwhelming
score of "a to 10. The visitors we're
completely outclassed by Bemidji,
the local players adding point by
point seemingly without effort. Howe,
Brandon, Bestul and Miller did most
of the counting for Bemidji and
seldom did they fail to take advan-
tage of an opportunity to score. The
other members of the team, Jacobson
and Peck, also played good basket
ball. The game was one of the
roughest played here in some time.
Monday and Tuesday nights the Lit
tie Falls quint will play here and it
is expected that both contests will be
hard fought The team includes
several players of University athletic
fame and should be able to give Be-
midi a hard battle. Basketball en-
thusiasts here are anxious to witness
a game in which the strength of the
locals may be truly judged and a
large crowd is expected to attend
the games.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-19
LANDS STILL ATTRACT.
War Cuts Little Figure in Sales of
Minnesota Future Bright.

Despite the fact that November is
regarded generally as poor month
for immigration, Minnesota received
Ia large number, says Fred D. Sher-
man, commissioner of immigration.
OF 252 cars of immigrant movables
handled by the Minnesota Transfer
railway during November, Minnesota
received 100 cars. Eighteen states
received cars of immigrants last
month, said Mr. Sherman, and Min
nesota led every state in the group
by more than two to one t'These
figures are very encouraging to me-"
said Mr.. Sherman, '.and l am sur
prised to learn that nothwithstand-
ing the fact that the European war
has materially affected practically
all branches of business in the Unit
ed States, Minnesota farm lands con-
tinue to attract. 2 ~
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-19
CUT PoSTMAS1ERS' PAY
Reductions to Be Made in Gopher Of.
fees if Present Appropriation is
Approved-Bemidji 500 Less.
MUST SHOW LARGER RECEIPTS

Reductions in the salaries of post
masters in Bemidji, st. Paul, Min
neaPolis and many other Minnesota
offices will take place, should the
postofiice appropriation be passed In
it's present form. The House COM
mittee adopted the recommendation
of the Postmaster General, under
which receipts of offices must be
larger to maintain present salaries
or procure increases. -...r :.
Under the new plan, the salary of
Postmaster Erickson will be $4,000
instead of $4,000, the St. Paul salary
$4,000 instead of $1,000. At Duluth
there will be an increase from $4,000
to $4,000. .-~.- Is ~ i
Other changes under the proposed
plan are as follows: Albert Lea, re-
duced from $4,000 to s2,50O; Alex
andria, from $4,000 to 1900; Anoka,
$2,10O to $4,000; Austin, $2,7O0 to
$2,5O0; Brainerd, $4,000 to $4,000;
Chisholm, $2,3O0 to $4,000; Crooks
ton, $4,000 to $2,500; Detroit $4,000
to $4,000; Fairmont, $4,000 to
$4,000; Lake City, $4,000 to $4,000;
Little Falls, $2,4OO to $4,000; Marsh
al, $4,000 to $4,000; Northfield, ST.
500 to $4,000; Willmar, $2,4OO to
$4,000.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-19
START SUIT FOR $4,000.
Henry Funkley Begins Action Against
Saloon Owner.

Mrs. Sherm Maish, of Blackduck,
through her attorney, Henry Funk
ley of this city, has brought suit for
damages against George H. Newton,
the Funkley saloon owner, and his
bondsmen. In her complaint Mrs.
Maish asks for damages in the sum
of $4,000. The case is the outcome
of alleged injuries received by the
plaintiffs husband at the hands OF
Eddie Smith in Newton's saloon at
Funkley several weeks ago. AS re-
suit of injuries, which consisted OF
a broken jaw, Maish has been unable
to perform labor of any kind and for
several weeks was unable to masti-
cate solid food, The case will be
tried at the next term Of court.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-19
ASK FOR ASSISTANCE.

Captain Livick, in charge of the
Bemidji barracks, has announced that
a Christmas tree will be had at the
Army headquarters next Wednesday
the same as in the past. The Army
has been doing no soliciting this
year, only letters of appeal being
sent. Early responses will be appre-
ciated as an effort will be made tc
give large number of poor children
candy, toys and fruit. 1--WE have
done no soliciting this year." said
the captain, "and anyone wishing to
contribute may do so by sending a
check or phoning S27-J, or I will be
glad to call. I thank all in antici-
patton Of generous response"
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-19
500 MAKES BETTER TIME
Agent Fisher Announces Changes in
Leaving Time of Passenger.

Commencing Monday morning the
east bound passenger Of the 500 Line,
No. 1862, will leave Bemidji at 9:35
a. M, instead of 9:54, arriving in
Superior at $3.50 p. m, and Duluth
at 4:2O, instead of 4:4O and $40
as heretofore. No. 163 will leave
Duluth at 1O:3O a. m and Superior
at II, instead of 9:3O and 10, ar
irving in Bemidji at 4:55, instead
of 4:37 p. m. The benefit of this
change is at once apparent as the
new schedule brings faster time and
will provide Duluth connections with
all trains out of that city in any di-
rection.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-19
CHARITY DANCE TONIGHT

All is in readiness for the Charity
dance which is to be given in the
City hall by wives of members of Be-
midi council, United Commercial
Travellers, this evening. The pro-
ceeds of the affair will be turned
over to the Associated Charities to
assist in the work of relieving the
poor of Bemidji and bringing Christ
mas good cheer. The dance should
be largely attended and is expected
to prove one of the most enjoyable
social functions of the season. Long
Brothers orchestra will provide
music. Invitations must be present.
ed at the door.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-19
BEMIDJI BOY IS HoNoRED.
Charles Gerlinger Picked for Macal-
ester Scholarship Society.

Charles Gerlinger, of this city, a
graduate of the local schools in 1912,
being the valedictorian of the class,
has just received added scholastic
honors, having been named a char
ter member of the Manchester college,
St. Paul, Scholarship society. He was
one of the four Sophomores thus hon
ored. The selections to membership
are made in recognition of meritor
ious work in the college course.
Twenty students were named, each
receiving honor pins. 81.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-19
TO SAVE HOMESTEADERS
Congressman Lindbergh Writes Audi.
tor George That No Appropriations
Will Be Made at This Time.
PROPER DRAINAGE MAY FOLLOW

No dam is to be built at the mouth
of Red Lake river by the government,
according to letter which was re-
ceived by James L. George, county au.
ditor, this morning, from Charles A.
Lindbergh, congressman of this dis
trict.
The dam was to be built, being re-
commended by the government en-
gineers, for the providing of proper
drainage on land of the Red Lake
country, its purpose being to raise
the water of Red Lake and store the
run from a vast number Of acres.
Congressman Lindbergh recently
notified officials here that the Indian
committee was ready to- recommend
an appropriation for the purpose OF
building the dam and asked for the
opinion Of local men on the matter.
A series of protests were at once sent
to Washington, claiming that to COM
ply. with the suggestions of the en-
gineers would destroy bitches which
had already been built for the bene-
fit of the vicinity; that it would rem
der valueless large number of hay
meadows and that it would cause
hundreds Of farmers to seek new
homes. the lands on which they are
now residing. being certain to be
flooded.
The COngressman's letter explains
that no appropriation will be asked
| for at this session, on account of the
desire to rush matters as much as
possible, but that at the next meet
ing of congress efforts will be made
to provide for proper drainage on the
! government land at Red Lake. 1t is
urged by Bemidji engineers that the
Red Lake river be dredged, making
| it possible to lower the waters of the
lake, and that other ditch projects
be erected, thereby making thousands
of acres of land now useless suitable
for agriculture.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-19
Was Much Enjoyed.

Although the attendance was not
as large as had been expected y, the
G. A. r. dance and farewell party
given in honor of Judge l.. G. Pend
ergast last evening at the City hall,
was much enjoyed by those who par
ticipated. Mr.. Pendergast will leave
Tuesday for st. Paul, where he will
spend the winter, and take up his du-
ties as member of the house of rep
resentatives Mrs Pendergast, who
is at the present time visiting her
daughter, Miss Jessie, will leave for
the cities later in the winter
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-19
Excellent Programs Given.

Parents of the school students
crowded the high school assembly
room Friday afternoon to witness the
program given by the junior high
school. The entertainment was one
of the best given this year and each
number showed that great deal Of
time had been spent in preparation.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-19
War Stops Work.

Sherwood Cross, who has been at
Winnipeg during the past year with
an engineering crew, is in Bemidji,
being the guest of his brother,
Clayton G. Cross, the real estate
man. Mr.. Cross has been working
on $16,OOO,OOO project, the Greater
Winnipeg Waterway, labor on when
was suspended because of the war.
He will remain here until after
Christmas
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-19

R. H. Schumacher, cashier of the
First National bank, will leave this
evening for the twin cities, where he
will spend Christmas with his wife
and daughters.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-19
To Be Distributing Point.

Forest Halgren, manager of the
Gamble-Robinson Bemidji company
has accepted the agency of the Don
Caesar and the Havana Hickey cigars
and will act as their Bemidji distrib-
utor. These cigars have been placed
at nearly all of the Bemidji cigar
stands.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-19
Ramsev.Kidder.

Thursday evening, at the Presby-
terian manse, at Z O'Clock, Carl A.
Ramsey and Miss Myrtle Kidder, both
of Nymore, were married by Rev.
S. E. P. White.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-19

NJ. E. Smith, of the firm of Smith
Robinson Lumber company, will
leave this evening for Minneapolis,
where he will spend the Christmas
holidays with his family.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-19

These figures show that reductions
have been made in three of the four
divisions, the school tax alone show
ing an increase and being responsible
for the rate not being lowered.
The figures show the county tax
to be 1.12 mills less, the state .28 mills
less, the city 1.6 mills less and the
school tax mills more. Leaving the
1913 rate unchanged.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-19
To Give Operetta.

Members of the Boys and Girls
Glee clubs of the high school have
decided to give an operetta some time
during the month of January for the
benefit of the basketball team. Miss
Margaret Newton will coach the
clubs.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-19

viction of bootleggers and other ped
dlers of intoxicants to Indians.
The segregation of the areas where
Indians actually live, within which
rigid regulations should apply.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-19

Miss Alvilda Stenseth. a student
at the Bemidji high school. will leave
Monday for Thief River Falls, where
she will spend Christmas vacation,
the guest of her mother and other
relatives
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-19
Personal Property Less.

One of the most noticeable points
of the valuation figures is the fact
that there is a reduction of ap-
proximately half million dollars in
personal property, which explains
the increase in real estate. The lower
rates are also conspicuous, this being
true in city, county and state.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-19

The larger the gun the more ra-
pidly is it's accuracy impaired by the
erosion of it's bore and rifling.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-19

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Brak-
ke. yesterday, a daughter.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-19
VALUABLE GROUND
GAINED BY BRITISH
(American Press)

Paris, Dec. 19.-Moving north
eastward across northern France in
force, the British troops are holding
ground representing the most import
ant gain reported since Arras was
taken. Important advances are also
reported from Armentieres.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-19

Athens, Dec. 19.-Greece and
Turkey are on the verge of war as
a result of the arrest of naval at
, tache of the Greek embassy at Con-
stantinople by the Turks. The Off
Ger was sentenced to death as an al
legged spy. Germany is making every
effort to prevent a rupture between
the two countries.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-19
Total ..$1,S57,O99 $1,643,O35

Rate Remains at 66.6 Mills.
The Bemidji tax rate remains the
same as that. of 1913, being 66.6
mills. The tax is divided among the
following revenues; the figures be-
ing in mills:
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-19
...$6,3S0,645

Total ....... 81, 1884
/ ~ b.. Money and Credits.
The valuation of the personal and
real estate property gives total of
$7,567,986 which with the money
and credits, $636,767, increases the
amount to $S,204,753.
These the 1913 Figures.
The 1913 valuations were as fol-
lows:
Personal Property ......$1,673.867
Real Estate ............ 5,149, $50
Money and Credits ...... 491,O85
Total .$7,314,482
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-19
Episcopal.

First Scandinavian Lutheran.
Sunday school tomorrow between
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-19
Suggestions Are Made.

The following suggestions are
made by the committee to Mr.. Lane:
The exclusion from the lid order
of organized municipalities where the
treaty has never been applied.
An active campaign for the con-
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-19

= X x X * %%< Xxx X X i
<. SUNDAY IN THE CHURCHES =
x x X X x * 4 x X * X \
" Swedish Lutheran.
sn. q school at 12 O'Clock. There
will be ther services on account
of the pas abs from the city
J. H. RandA - IS
Ca. So
Low mass at d. m. High mass
at 10 a. m. Sunday school and ber1e-
diction at 1 and p. M Vespers at
1880 p. m. Father J. J. T.. Philippe
Episcopal.
There will be no Sunday morning
sermon. Sunday school at $3.50
Christmas tree and program will be
held Christmas day in the afternoon
at O'Clock. ArchdeacOn Parshall.
First Scandinavian Lutheran.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-19
AGENTS DESTROY
LIQU0RAT MALLARD
Deputies Brandt, Carson and LeMar1
Drive 80 Miles in Cold But Find
Only Small Quantity of Wine.
PROTEST MADE TO LANE
Committee of Business Mems League
Of Indian 'Lid" Territory Advises
Against Old Treaty.

1t cost three of the Indian depart
ment's special deputies, J. P. Brandt,
II. w. Carson and J. C. LeMarr, a
drive of eighty miles in the cold of
yesterday to land the opportunity to
dump few gallons of port wine and
other liquor, the Mallard saloon, re-
Gently closed. being the point of their
attack. Mallard is forty miles
southwest of Bemidji. .
The agents had expected to find
considerable liquor at Mallard, but
1t had either been disposed of or hid
den, when they arrived there. =. .
Solway Depot Visited.
On the return trip the agents
searched the solway depot, finding
no. liquors. They are still in Be-
midi. Henry A. Larson, the chief
special agent, has not been in Be-
midi during the past week and it
is expected that he will not return
until after the holidays, having an
nonnced before leaving that he plan
ned on spending Christmas with hil
family in Denver. - 49, ...-s-. ; r
- A Protest to Lane.
Declaring that the United States
supreme court decision in the cid
case does not make it mandatory on
the government to enforce the pro-
hibition clause in the tract of 1855
throughout the affected territory, the
Business Mems Treaty committee
has prepared a lengthy protest
against the arbitrary exercise of the
power which undoubtedly rests in
thg government but which is entire
lly$S lert with the Department of the
Interior to enforce .s..r .sZ
= -. =. --.es=siA D. -
Is Sent to Lane. T-''
The protest is signed by Victor l..
Power, mayor of Hibbing, chairman; !;
M. T. Dunn, Brainerd, vice chair
man, and M. L. Kohl, Cass Lake, Sec
retary. It has been forwarded to
Franklin K. Lane, secretary of the
interior at Washington, and probab-
ly will be presented to him today.
After showing that the territory
covered by the treaty contains 49,
394 square miles, as large as the
states of Massachusetts,, Rhode Island,
Delaware and Connecticut combined,
the protestants say that the enforce
ment of prohibition in such an ex-
tensive district by the Federal gov
ernment is unlike any other situation
which has ever before arisen in the
United States
In Force Fifty-nine Years.
"For forty-nine years." says the
protest, there has been no attempt
to enforce the section of the treaty
relating to intoxicants. Communi-
ties have been established. The coun-
try has undergone complete trans
formation. The Indian population
has become insignificant as compared
to the white. The white population
has by precedent and custom habit
ually regulated all matters having
to do with the sale and use Of in
toxicants under their respective To-
cal and municipal governments or
under the laws of the state of Min
nesota without reference to the early
treaty.
Suggestions Are Made.
The following suggestions are
made by the committee to Mr.. Lane:
The exclusion from the lid order
of organized municipalities where the
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-19

CONTINUED on last page.) }
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-19
|BEMIDJI TAX RATE
WITHOUT CHANGE
Auditor and Assistants Complete
Work Compiling City and County
Valuation-Rates Are Lower.
LOCAL ASSESSMENT 66.6 MILLS
Beltrami Real and Personal Property,
With Money and Credits Total $s,-
2O4,753- Shows Good Increase.

|, Beltrami county's valuation, as
shown by the 1914 assessment. the
work Of compiling having just been
completed by James L. George, audi
tor, and his assistants, is ss,2o4,75s,
an increase of $S90,271 over that
of a year ago, the 1913 valuation be-
ing $7,S14,4S2. ~. .----.t
The figures, as quoted by Deputy
Lamson this morning, show that the
real estate valuations of the county
total as follows: -:
CAIJ -. -. ...... 81, ~, NV
Towns and Villages. ..... 5,231.375
Total ............... .$6,38O,64
On Personal Property. .'"s
Concerning the personal property
of the county, the following figures
are found:
Towns and Villages .... 693,576
.t -...'': 49,. .*~ .-
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-19
The City's Valuation.

.3~-7 3~@-7 The City's Valuation.
It is Of interest to inspect the fig
'ures Of the 1913 and 1914 city yalua-
tions, which are as follows: -
1913 1914
Real .......$1,149,723 $1,149,270
Personal 49,. 7O7,376 493,765