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Purpose of Inquiry.

The investigation being made by the
judge advocate general is to determine
mainly whether there is anything in
the correspondence carried by Mai.
Langhorne that can be considered d
violation of neutrality or was other
wise improper either for an official or
a citizen of the United States to carry
through the lines of the enemy. If it
is found that Maj. Langhorne trans
crossed the bounds Of propriety. either
as an officer or as a citizen. he probably
will be ordered to trial by court-mar-
tia1
Maj. Langhorne is stationed at Fort
Bliss. Tex. He declines to discuss the
matter, beyond saying that he ID In
nocent OF any wrong doins, and well
comes an investigation of his conduct.
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Statement Is Challenged.

Senator Sheppard took issue with the
statement of DR.. McMurray that local
option was the democratic view. He
said he was democrat and demanded
nation wide prohibition. DR.. McMur-
ray replied that he was a republican
and perhaps took the federalist view.
He added that he had understood that
the President had supported state
rights on the prohibition question. and
that as the President was the head or
the democratic administration he
thought that must be the view of the
democratic party.
Senator Jones of Washington called the
attention of the committee to what he
considered another violation Of the law
by the excise board granting liquor IL
cense to a place on the west side of 4th
street northeast, which, he said. was in
residential district and near an inhabited
alley. The committee then adjourned to
meet at 1890 Wednesday morning, when
Gen. Smith will be given an opportunity
to make replies to the charges against
him.
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partment. after investigating various
statements about his conduct. sent hfso
back to his post at Vera Cruz.
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500 Licenses Not Necessary.

He went on to say that Gen. Smith
would not take a position opposed to
the President or his secretary He
said that every opportunity the excise
board has had to favor liquor interests
it has done SO.
He pointed out that while the law
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-15
Heard He Had Cut Loose.

DIR. McMurray said it had frequently
been stated that Secretary Tumulty had
cut loose from the liquor interests
when he became secretary to the Pres
ident. and he added that he hoped it
was so.
Senator Phelan said: "The President
himself Is a New Jersey man, and is it
not probable that he took the advice
of the New Jersey senator's and rep
resentatfves in Congress in regard to
the appointment Of New Jersey men to
once rather than the advice of his
DR.. McMurray replied that he was
not sure about that. He added that
when he was in college President Wilson
had been professor there and that he
had looked upon him with the highest
respect and that he had gained many of
his ideas of government from him. Sem
ator Phelan suggested that the Presi-
dent probably had taught the prin-
ciples Of local self-goVernment and
local option and asked If DIR. McMur-
ray knew what the Presidents stand
on that was now.
II don't know how the President
stands today" replied DR.. McMurray,
but at first he was practically for
local option In the cities and counties.
and now he Is for local option in states.
His attitude is uncertain. and not such
as would have hoped for
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Admits "surmising" Action"

Senator Phelan asked: DO you know
that the secretary recommended Gen.
Smith. or do you just surmise it,"
DR.. McMurray answered that he sur
missed 1t, and said: How could 1 know :?
How could I obtain such information
from the secretary to the President?"
Senator Phelan said: What we want
is testimony of facts. Isn't 1t conceiva-
BILE the secretary, acting as attorney,
may not have been interested in the
business of his clients?"
Yes" replied Mr.. McMurray, but
when man always puts himself on the
side of the liquor interests in these
law cases ! believe he must be inter-
ested to some extent"
Senator Phelan suggested that former
Senator Root of New York had been
attorney for a big trust. DO you con-
denim him for that?" he asked DR.. Nc
Murray.
Il will say this for Senator Root"
answered DR.. McMurray. "he undoubt-
eddy has received a bias toward those
big corporations"
But" said Senator Phelan, Senator
Root the other day made a speech criti-
cising the bosses in New York"
Yes" replied DR.. McMurray, but l
would suggest that the bosses in New
York are not Of the same political faith
as Senator Root"
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permanent, and the local courts have
held that the excise board has quasi
judicial discretion in regard to liquor
matters here"
Senator's Question Assertion.
Senators Phelan and Jones question
ed this assertion, but DR.. McMurray
pointed out that the board does make
decisions as to how the excise law
should be interpreted. and that those
decisions stand until they are over
turned by another tribunal.
He said that In his opinion the board
had violated the law in granting Ii
censes to a Saloon and to wholesale
place. one owned by Harvey and the
other by Henry. within 400 feet of his
church.
He explained to the committee how
the wording Of the law was ''the short
est distance Of travel" and that a sa-
loon must not be located within 400
feet of church.
DR.. McMurray said:
Il have attended many hearings be-
fore the excise board and the board
always has decided one way, in favor
OF the liquor interests. I have had
In regard to these matters and he
seemed always to be thinking of the in
terests of the saloon man and not of the
interests of the public.
The training of Gen. Smith has not
fitted him to take such a position" said
Dr. McMurray. ut has fitted him to be
subordinate-not to take the initia-
tive. but to receive orders. He was for
many years connected with the Cunard
line. and he was one of the commits
sioners in Jersey City. He always has
received orders. He is now older in
years and I believe he still looks to
some one"
DO your mean." said Senator Phelan,
that Gen. Smith has received orders
in regard to his work as excise COM
missioner? If SO. who gave him the
orders?'
Or. McMurray replied that he would
like to answer that question i'm his own
@ay. He said that ne was a pastor in
Jersey City some years ago. At that
time, he said. Gen. Smith lived in Jersey
City and belonged to the hob Davis
branch Of the democratic Earty. He
said that he himself was active in tenn
perance work and that he had occasion
to go into the courts many times to at
tempt to have the excise law properly
enforced.
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Murray. He is not Of judicial tenn
permanent, and the local courts have
held that the excise board has quasi
judicial discretion in regard to liquor
matters here"
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Refers to presidents Secretary"


THE Presidents secretary frequently
appeared in the court as an attorney
to defend liquor interests" said DR.. Nc
Murray. He said that the Presidents
secretary was then young lawyer
practicing in Jersey City.
Gen. Smith belonged to the Bob Da-
Wis contingent" continued DR.. McMur-
ray, and the Presidents secretary was
a protege Of Bob Davis"
Senator Jones of Washington inter-
rupted: You refer to the present pri-
vate secretary of the PRESIDENT"
Yes; ! knew him first as a young
lawyer in Jersey City"
DIR. McMurray said that in his mind
the sequence of events was very sim
pie: He said here was man. Gen
smith. seeking a place. and that the
Presidents secretary. who was not un-
friendly to the liquor interests. recon-
mended the appointment of Gen. Smith
to the President, and that the Presi-
dent appointed Gen. Smith.
In all fairness," he said, "fs a man
appointed in such a manner the right
man for the place."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-15

This Suite is an unmatchable
money-saving value in high-grade
furniture. The five pieces are cor
rect examples of the Adam Period
and all are perfectly matched. The
Dresser, Chiffonier and Dressing
Table have genuine French plate
mirrors and the Bed and Table COM
plete the handsome outfit. Shown
in Ivory Enamel. Genuine American
Walnut and Mahogany.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-06

Misses Dora Evanson and Alice
Larson are visiting relatives and
friends in Thief River Falls.
Attorney Thayer c. Bailey will re-
turn Friday from the Twin Cities
where he is on business.
The Hotel of Character and Come
fort. Hotel Radisson, Minneapolis.
ADV. d-3-1-17
George Forte of the town of Eckles
was among the out-of-town business
visitors yesterday.
The ladies of the Episcopal Guild
will hold food and fancy work sale
in the lobby of the Grand theater,
Saturday, Dec 9.-Adv. 4-129
Mesdames Herb Aldrich and Ber-
ME Aldrich Of Wilton were Bemidji
visitors yesterday.
Miss Helen Dunlap of St. Paul is
visiting at the Gust Johnson home
in Nymore ward.
Attend the lutfsk supper and sale
in the Swedish Lutheran church Fri
day, December S.-Adv. 1926
A dance will be given by the men,
bers of the U. c. T., Friday, Dec. Is,
in the city hall.
c. w. Jewett, of the C. W. Jewett
Co., Inc, returned yesterday from the
Twin Cities.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ole Nelson of the
town of FROM were business visitors
yesterday.
Miss Helen Dunlap of White Bear,
Mimi, is a guest at the Gust John
son home.
One of these nice days you ought
to go to Hakkerup's and have your
picture taken.-Adv. 14tf
Mrs. Ralph Dickerson of Buena
Vista transacted business in Bemidji
Tuesday.
$4,000 to loan on farms. Dean
Land CO.-Adv. d71tf
Miss Emma Ellers of Leonard was
among the out-of-town shoppers yes
terday.
Miss Selma Lunda of Becida is
visiting friends in the city for a few
days.
R. E. Gunther of Duluth was a
business visitor in the city Monday.
Miss Elizabeth Titus has returned
from visit with friends at Pinewood.
o. A. Sine and son of Solway were
in the city yesterday.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-06

The following officers were elected
by the Order of Eastern Star last
evening: Mrs. H. L. Rasmussen, W
NJ; DR.. A V. Garlock, W. P; Mrs
T. G.. Bailey, A. M; Mrs. Walter F
Marcum, c.: Mrs. John Achenbach
A. c.; Mrs. E. H. Smith, secretary
and Mrs. D. Wilcox, treasurer.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-06

LOW prices-HIGH grade photos
at Rich Studio, 29 10th St. Phone
57O-W.-Adv. d1223
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Mr.. and Mrs. B. W. Lakin and
Mesdames E. H. Denu and O. H.
Manaugh motored to Red Lake
Agency today. They will return to
the city this evening.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-06

Attorney and Mrs. A. A. Andrews
motored to Minneapolis today where
Mr.. Andrews will dispose of his
Franklin car and buy a new machine
of the same make.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-06

F. A Wilson of Minneapolis, for
merly editor and publisher of the
Bemidji Sentinel, returned home last
evening after spending the past sew
eral days in this city.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-06

Mrs Josephine Fossman and daugh-
ter, Alvina, of Foy, MIMI, were in
Bemidji yesterday on their way to
Minneapolis where they will visit
relatives for a short time.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-06

Rev. J. H. Randall, pastor of the
Swedish Lutheran church, went to
Hines last evening to attend prayer
meeting.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-06

Mr.. and Mrs. S. Hayth, Mrs. Eva
Kaiser, Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Steidle of
Northern and Miss Serena Blue of
Moval Lake were in the city on bust
ness yesterday.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-06

Under the auspices of the Womans
Study club OF Bemidji, the Internal
t1onal operate company will give an
entertainment in the Grand theater
this evening. The doors will open
at 1870 and the entertainment will
commence at SIS. No seats are re-
served. This company has been in
existance for a number of years and
is in such great demand that their
time is usually sold for year or two
In advance. 1t is called "Interna-
tionaI' because each member of the
quintet represents different nation
ality. Teckla Farm McKinnie, for
merly with Nine. Schuman Heink,
the soprano, is a Swede. ]. Allen
Grub, tenor, one of Chicagos most
popular concert artists, is a Scotch
man. Miss Rose Heidenreich, we'll
known Chicago musician, is of Ger
ran extraction. Miss Margaret Day,
piano sOloist, is an English woman,
and Burt McKinnie, baritone and
director, formerly member of Saw
ages Grand Opera company, is an
Irishman. This remarkable company
will give a mixed program from the
best of the modern popular operas,
illustrated in appropriate costumes.
The program will consist of solos,
duets and quarettes of standard and
classical music, of folk songs and
of popular songs of the day.
If you want to enjoy one Of the
greatest comforts Of life, drop into
the Longballa & Co. land office and
see one of the new folding bath tubs
demonstrated, and order one right
away. Guaranteed for ten years. I.
E. Leighton, Agent. 6d-129
Mrs. Chilgren of Minneapolis and
daughter, Lillian, who have been
visiting Mrs. Chilgren's sons, Rev.
H. s. Chilgren of Clearbrook and At
sorney Albert Chilgren of Williams,
Mimi, for some time, were the
guests of Rev. and Mrs. ]. H. Ran
dahl today, while enroute to their
home. Miss Lillian Chilgren is a
trained nurse.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-06

Frank J. Koors, of Koors Bros
company, will return the latter par
of the week from the Twin Cities
where he has been on business TO
the past several days.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-06

You will find more of the leading
G. Schroeder store, corner 4th St.
and MINI. Ave.-Adv. 112Stf
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-06

F. \. Wilson of Minneapolis, for
merly editor and publisher of the
Bemidji Sentinel, returned home last
evening after spending the past sew
eral days in this city.
Frank J. koors, of Koors Bros.
company, will return the latter part
of the week from the Twin Cities,
where he has been on business for
the past several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Hayth, Mrs. Eva
Kaiser, Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Steidle of
Northern and Miss Serena Blue of
Moval Lake were in the city on bust
ness yesterday
We buy hides; Csc per lb., at w.
You'll! enjoy The Radisson, Min
pOlls.-Adv. d3-1-17
Mrs. Henry Peterson and infant
son of Brainerd are visiting at the
home OF Mrs. Peterson's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Anton Krog, of Nymore
ward.
Bring the baby to Mrs. Richardson
for fine Christmas photos. Phone
SOW for appointment. 29 10th St.
ADV. d-1223
Mrs. Peter Void returned yester-
day morning from Kelliher where
she has been visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Swan Walters, for the past
week.
Practically every article of fancy
work was sold at the Presbyterian
ladies sale yesterday and every booth
was success, $175 being realized.
Mr.. and Mrs Orville Titus have
returned from Pinewood where they
have been the guests of Mrs. Titus
mother. Mrs. Jamtvold.
Billie Burke in ''Gloria's Romance"
at the Grand-Mcnday-Adv
d125tf
Rev. J. H. Randall, pastor of the
Swedish Lutheran church, went to
Hines last evening to attend a prayer
meeting.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-06

Billie Burke in ''Gloria's Romance
at the Grand-Monday.-Adv.
d125t
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-06

We buy hides; Csc per h., at W.
You'll! enjoy The Radisson, Min
eapOlls.-Adv. d3-1-17
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-06

Mrs. Sarah Speelman of Buena
Vista was in the city yesterday, en-
route to International Falls where
she will visit at the home of her son,
Clarence Speelman, for month.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-06

Kf w. q is doing &&@

Election of officers of the Associ-
ated Charities will be held in the
library building next Monday evening
at 1880 o'clock Everyone interested
in the work, as we'll as all the mem
bers, are urged to be present. The
Christmas work will be discussed and
various committees will be appointed.
Your visit to the Twin Cities will
be more enjoyable if you stop at this
Famous Hostelry. Excellent Cuisine.
Hotel Radisson, Minneapolis, Mime
sota 400 rooms at $3.50 to
S2.50.-Adv. d3-1-17
Oliver Whaley, of the Harding
Whaley company, will return the lat
ter part of this week or the first of
next, from Dickinson, N. D., where
he went to appear as a witness in a
case.
The ladies of the Episcopal Guild
will meet at the home of Mrs. Charles
W. Vandersluis, 1901 Bemidji av-
enue, Thursday afternoon. The mem
bers are requested to come early.
people of Minnesota registered at the
Radisson, than at any other hotel in
the Twin Cities-Adv. d3-1-17
Archie Barrette of Crookston, who
has been the guest of his sisters,
Miss Lillian Barrette and Mrs. W. X.
Denison, for the past several days,
returned to his home yesterday.
Mrs. Sarah Speelman of Buena
Vista was in the city yesterday, en-
route to International Falls where
she will visit at the home of her son,
Clarence speelman, for a month.
You will find more of the leading
G.. Schroeder store, corner 4th St.
and Mimi Ave.-Adv. 112Stf
Mrs. Josephine Fossman and daugh-
ter, Alvina, of Foy, MIMI, were in
Bemidji yesterday on their way to
Minneapolis where they will visit
relatives for a short time.
Mr. and Mrs B. W. Lakin and
Mesdames E. H. Denu and o. H.
Manaugh motored to Red Lake
Agency today. They will return to
the city this evening.
LOW prices grade photos
at Rich Studio, 20 10th St. Phone
57O-W.-Adv d1223
Attorney and Mrs. A. A. Andrews
motored to Minneapolis today where
Mr. Andrews will dispose of his
Franklin car and buy new machine
of the same make
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Orville Titus hav
returned from Pinewood where the,
have been the guests of Mrs. Titus
mother, Mrs. Jamtvold.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-06

Mrs. Henry Peterson and infant
son of Brainerd are visiting at the
home Of Mrs. Peterson's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Anton Krog, of Nymore
ward.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-06

The Hotel of Character and CONF
fort. Hotel Radisson, Minneapolis.
ADV. d-3-1-17
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-06

Attorney Thayer c. Bailey will re-
turn Friday from the Twin Cities
where he is on business.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-06

Bring the baby to Mrs. Richardson
for fine Christmas photos. Phone
STOW for appointment. 29 10th St.
ADV. d-1223
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-06

Archie Barrette of Crookston, who
has been the guest of his sisters,
Miss Lillian Barrette and Mrs. W. X.
Denison, for the past several days,
returned to his home yesterday.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-06

Your visit to the Twin Cities will
be more enjoyable if you stop at this
Famous Hostelry. Excellent Cuisine.
Hotel Radisson, Minneapolis, Mime
sofa. 400 rooms-275 at $3.50 to
S2.50.-Adv. DILL
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-06

people of Minnesota registered at the
Radisson, than at any other hotel in
the Twin CitieS-Adv. d3-1-17
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-06

Practically every article of fancy
work was sold at the Presbyterian
ladies sale yesterday and every booth
was success, $175 being realized.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-06

Mrs. Peter Void returned yester
day morning from Kelliher where
she has been visiting her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Swan Walters, for the pas
week.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-06

The ladies of the Episcopal Guild
will meet at the home of Mrs. Charles
w. Vandersluis, 1901 Bemidji av-
enue, Thursday afternoon. The men,
bers are requested to come early.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-06

Misses Dora Evanson and Alice
Larson are visiting relatives and
friends in Thief River Falls.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-06

Oliver Whaley, of the Harding
Whaley company, will return the lat
ter part of this week or the first of
next, from Dickinson, N. D., where
he went to appear as witness in a
case
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-06

George Forte of the town of Eckles
was among the out-of-town business
visitors yesterday.
The sun., 1916-01-31
UNIONS INDORSE DEFENCE.
stirred ny Letter From GOnsprrs
Outlining Hts Views.

stirred by President Samuel Gompers
of the American Federation OF Labor.
the labor unions of this city are declar-
ing themselves in favor of prepared
ness Members Of the federation in
this city received from Mr. Gompers
yesterday statement of his views.
He called attention 10 the changed
opinions of most persons regarding In
ternatiunal peace. He said wage earn
ers have earned the right to participate
in a preparedness plar and that their
views are necessary for the completion
OF any national system,
THE wage earnors, said MIR Com
pers. present their claim to consulta-
ton ana participation. No true plan
can fail to include service for them.
They demand that the plans he demo-
cratic. They can give valuable advice
and service TO til" nation, The workers
are quite ready t. bear their full share
ot responsibility. nut they are ins!steut
that hey have the fullest opportunity
of advice and consent In the councils"
The brooklyn Central Labor Union
adopted resolutions Yesterday calling for
industrial preparedness. Alfred j. Boul-
ton. ono of the Brooklyn leaders. de-
clared himself IN favor of training the
young men Of the country in military
tactics