Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, September 18, 1914, Page 1

THE BEMIDJI ol VOLUME 12, NO. 123. SEVERAL MILLION ENGAGE IN BATTLE German Soldiers Again Face Allied Forces in France and Fighting Pro- ceeds Along 200-Mile Line. BOTH SIDES CLAIM ADVANTAGE Horrors of Modern Warfare is Indi- cated by Hesitancy With Which Authorities Describe Losses. London, Sept. 18.—The third day of the battle of the Aisne finds the hosts of the Germans and the allies facing each other along a line of some 200 miles stretching from Noyon, fifty- five miles northeast of Paris, south- east to the Swiss frontier. The bat- tle line proper extends roughly from Noyon to Nancy, about 150 miles. Here between 2,000,000 and 3,000,000 men are engaged in a struggle that in ferocity and strategic importance bids ~ fair to rival the battle of the Marne. Each side claims a slight advantage —and no more. It is known only that the German retreat has been turned into a stubborn resistance. The allies assert that they were so close on the heels of the Germans that the latter were compelled to turn about and fight to escape destruction. German reports represent their armies as re- forming in strong positions following the withdrawal from the vicinity of Paris and again taking the offensive. Thus far Death is the only decided victor. It is admitted that the toll al- ready is enormous—so staggering that official sources hesitate to reveal the facts. Allies Try Turning Movement. The British and French armies seem to be attempting to repeat on the Aisne the turning movements car- ried out successfully on the Marne, and in the present case they have the additional incentive of knowing that should the German right be turned again there are no great defensive positions behind the invaders until they reach the River Meuse. The position of the army of the German crown prince, making its way ! toward the Stenay Gap, remains full of interest. The French army, which barred the exit of the crown prince’s troops by way cf Toul, is still hurry- ing in pursuit of him. It was reported that Liege has been abandoned by the Germans, but there is no confirmation. In London the view prevails that the Germans me abandon Belgium altogether if there is any truth in the report that the eastern theater of the war has be- come the decisive position in Ger- man eyes. The report that the Ger- mans are fortifving Brussels, how- ever, does not coincide with the Eng- lish theory. War’s Horrors Are Shown, Something of the horrors of modern warfare is indicated by the hesitancy with which the authorities described the terrible losses marking the prog- ress of the armies from the Marne to the Aisne. The stories are told with restraint, but with enough grewsome details to make even military men shudder. Official advices from Berlin say the German retreat of the eastern wing wues a practical maneuver not af- fecting the strategical position and that the French attempt to break through the center of the German po- sition was repulsed. One report says the losses of the British army in 'the recent fighting amounted to 15,000 dead and wounded. The French official reports describe the allies’ position as being to the ~4 north of Vic-sur-Naisna, Soissons and Laon, and a the high hills on the north of France. The line reaches on the north to Ville-Sur-Tourve, a town on the west of t! and continues over the a line passing to the north of Varen- nes. This last place is said to have been evacuated by the Germans, who have reached the River Meuse, to the north of Verdun. Argonne by If shells of eggs are wet with cold “water Defore they are boiled they évill not crack. Argonne mountains, | lilo,. o BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, FRIDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 18, 1914. FORTY CENTS PER MONTH "‘o" ~ MAJu.. + A DREYFUS. e Hero of Devils Island Again in French Army. PROTEST ON COAL RATES Minnesota Merchants Appeal to In- terstate Commerce Commission. St. Paul, Sept. 18—The interstate commerce commission has been ask- ed by six Minnesota mercantile and lumber concerns to establish maxi- mum interstate rates on coal and other products from the head of the lakes to Minnesota points. Complaints filed with the commis- slon. allege that the Soo and Great Northern railroads’ interstate rates on coal and merchandise are higher than the intrastate tariffs. The com- mission is asked to fix tariffs to meet the rates within Minnesota. STAGE RACES AT FAIR Horaev_Owned by A. P. Ritchie Winner i of Farmers’ Horse Race—Two Thousand Persons See Program. SIMONS WINS BOYS’ FOOT RACE An entertaining program was given at the fair grounds Thursday afternoon, which consisted of boys’ and -girls’ foot races, a free for all foot race, horse running race and acrobatic stunts by the Savage troupe, and Lumen Matthews, which was witnessed by nearly 2,000 people. The day was ideal and the stock, poultry and produce exhibits eclipsed all previous records for Beltrami county. Secretary C. F. Schroeder were two of the busiest men on the grounds, each wearing a smile from ear to ear. E. A. Barker, Eugene Berman and BE. H. Denu were given charge of the race program, the results of which were as follows: Boys’ foot race under 16 years, liam Begsley, second, $2.00. Free for all foot race, James Gur- neau of Red Lake, first prize, $3.00; C. J. Rice, second, $2.00. The boys’ race of 12 years of age was won by Earl Rutledge, first prize, $3.00; Caldwell Davis, second, The running race by farmers’ horses, best two out of three heats, A. P. Ritchie horse, Lloyd Tanner, jockey, first prize, $10.00, and C. S. Barclay’s horse, ridden by E. Austin, second, §5.00. The girls’ race under 15 years of land considered the best race of them Joslyn, first, second, $2.00, third, $1.00. $3.00; Lillie Wilson, President A. P. White and | John Simons, first prize, $3.00; Wil-| $2.00, and Willie, Peckles, third, $1.; age was the most closely contested | all. The winner of this race was Eva | and Gladys Gainey, | R S MPOHK KON RPN M AMENDMENT NEED SHOWN Forestry Exhibit at State Fair Brings Out Reasons Why It Is Most Important Legislation. ITS EFFECTS ARE FAR-REACHING To the lovers of the forest and the chase, the forestry exhibit at our county fair, of which Forest Ranger Johnson is in charge, is of particular interest. It shows in a striking manner the rapid destruction of our magni- figent pineries, the ruthless exploita- tion of our forest wealth, and the desolate condition in which some of the cut-over areas remain. Forests are essential to the wel- fare of the state, and in order to save what little we have left, we must act betore ‘it is too late. The exhibit demonstrates that the only way to insure permanent for- ests for Minnesota is by husbanding what little we have left and No. 9, the State Forests Amendment, will do this. It provides that all those state lands which a soil survey shows are unfit for farming shall be used as state forests. This amendment for state forests is one of the most important pieges of legislation that has been submit- ted to the people of Minnesota for years. It is direct measure for the conservation of our forests, game and natural resources. It is the first measure of its kind that has been submitted in Minnesota. “Its effects are far-reaching for a practical man- agement of our forests, and if this next November, Minnesota will. be as- sured "of a permanent game and wa- ter-shed protection of permanent for- jests, a bigger school fund, thriving industries and lower taxes. POGUE PONIES AT BRINKMAN Largs Audience Entertained by Be- midji Trained Bronchos. Minnie and Tuts, the two wild bronchos trained by J. P. Pogue and son Johnnie, entertained a large au- dience at the Brinkman last evening. iOne of the ponies was taken out of 'a herd of wild horses on August 2, { this vear. The ponies performed a {number of tricks and did not seem at all frightened by the applause or ithe music. This number was put on as a special after the play given by the Margot Beaton Stock company, “Way Down East,” the play which has the remarkable record of fifteen years’ continuous run. Miss Margot Beaton takes the part of Ruth Wal- iton, the heroine. The same prog- [ram will be carried out tonight. Williams-Hart. John W. Williams of Franklyn county, Ohio, and Sarah Hart of this icity, were united in marriage last ev- iening at the Presbyterian manse, in the presence of witnesses, Rev. S. B {P. White officiating. The bride is a sister of Mrs. J. E. Bunker of this city. | Let a want ad help you. THE CUB FEPORTER SCOO amendment is adopted at the election | | ol i R T S R T R L3l o8 %+ RESUMPTION OF INDUS- | ok TRIAL ACTIVITY. ¥ ko3 —_— 2 £J L3 Chicago, Sept. 18.—There is < 4 'a boom in the labor marlet. < ++ The Pullman shops kave taken «+ on 8,000 men. Another 1,000 -+ <+ will be back before the end of % the week. L5 ‘% Morris & Co. have doubled % their employes in three depart- < < ments. The Central Locomo- % tive and Can works, the Argo < Starch works and the Ameri- < «+ can Bridge and Structural Iron % works are increasing their | < forces daily. S £ - ‘GAME TO BE HARD FOUGHT IMemhers of High School and Athletic GERMANS T0 AGAIN ADVANCE ON PARIS ( Investment Only Delayed, Sayl Berlm —Refixrement Gave Troops Needed Ret}t From Previous Battles. { AR CLAIM. FRENCH ON DEFENSIVE | Deemed Best to Fall Back on En- trenched Positions and Await Fill- ing of Gaps by Reinforcements. Berlin, via the Hague, Sept. 18.— The war office, in a statement today; admits that the German lines are be- ing subjected to an enormous pres- sure, but declares that they are hold- ing, its says. Battle in France along new lines occupied by our forces, rages with uninterrupted- terocityAT the only advantages gained by our forces during the last two days has been repulsed by several French at-|" tacks in force. Berlin, via The Hague, Sept. 18.— The general staff declares that the French attack is spent and the. Ger- man positions are well maintained. ! It says that because of the rapidity of the German invasion the troops tired and it was deemed best to fall back on intrenched positions so they could rest and the gaps in the various regiments be filled. Meanwhile all needed supplies are being concentrated at the front. The official announcement declared the French are everywhere on the de- fensive and that at no place are the German forces threatened.” *Wiill Again Advance on Paris. ¢ The investment of Paris, it was stated, while temporarily halted, will take place when the present campaign is completely worked out. The Russians in the east are fall- ing back at every point ‘and the Ger- mans are taking many prisoners and also some guns, it is stated. The Austrian armijes have effected a complete junction and the Austrian general staff wires from Vienna that they are now about to resume the of-|. fensive. ~The Austrians have also de- cigively defeated the Servian armies commdnded . by the crown prince, which essayed to .invade Austria. They have been driven back across the Save river with heavy loss. Club Foctball Elevens Confident of Victory in Season’s First Game. GIRLS HAVE ROOTING CLUR At four o’elock this aftemoonl the first football game of the season will be played in Bemidji, when the fast high school aggregation will mest the eleven of the Athletic club. Both teams are confident of victory and will expend every effort to start the season with a victory. | The high school girls and boys have organized a rooters’ club and will be out in force to encourage their favorites. The Lineup. Athietics High School Bell . G. Graham Peck . ..Cameron Madson or e A. Ripple Swisher Stanton . Olson Brinkman .. Slater Getchell .Simons R. Ripple or McDonald ..... ReBsya T Elletson Suffman (¢)....Q..Tanner or Wolfe Wiley :.L H (¢) F. Graham Lycan . f OB LS A . .Johnson Trafton .RH ........Bailey Carl Jacobson, a former Carleton college gridiron star, will referee the contest. Sco0n Thought Some War Art Was Required WAIT A MINUTE MATOR -\ 1M GONNA) DRAW '\'H ENENYS = Tl HAETO BORROW A PENCIL AN’ SOME PAPER HENRI CARTON DE WIART. _Head of B‘elnian Commission "Who Protested to President: Photn hv-America- Association. ) WILL SUMMON ~eL RESERVES Said Austria Decides to lssue Gen- eral Call. Paris, Sept. 18.—A Rome dispatch from Vienna says a telegram to. the Havas agency states that the Neue Freie Presse announces the approach- ing call of all reserves en masse. According to the Reichpost Emper- or Francis Joseph said to the Arch- duke Charles Frederick when the lat- ter was leaving to take his place in the army: “Never in my life has anything cost me sq much pain as the duty of taking such a grave decision.” HOFFMAN " FOUND GUILTY Jury Convicts Him of Assault in Sec- ond Degree and He is Sentenced to Stillwater Prison. BRINKMAN CASE NOW ON TRIAL It took the jury in the case of the State of Minnesota against John Hoffman just four hours to find the defendant guilty of assault in ‘the second degree. Hoffman was charged with - attempt to shoot Paul Peter- son, and the trial of the case took just one day. Hoffman was taken before Judge Stanton at the opening of court this morning and was sentenced to mnot more than five years in the state prison at Stillwater. The case of Swift & Co., against C. E. Flatley, was tried yesterday af- ternoon and a verdict favoring the defendants was returned a few mo- ments after the judge’s charge was made. John F. Gibbons for the de- fendant, and D. H. Fisk for the plaintiff, were the attorneys in the case. i This morning .the case of J. H. Edwards versus M. E. Brinkman was begun in district court. The case involves the purchase of theatre scenery which Brinkman refused to accept and amounts to approximately. $400. Attorney G. A. E. Finlayson, of Duluth, assisted by Montreville J. Brown, an attorney of this city, rep- resent the plaintiff, and H. J. Loud, the defendant. The case was an ap- peal from the municipal court. Pioneer to Press at Noon. Being the last day of the county fair, the Pioneer will go to press at noon, thereby giving its employes an opportunity to spend the afternoon at the fair grounds. - ‘Women are being put to work in colleries in Germany, assuring that country plenty of coal. By "“HOP” oS R ©HI4-MTL-SYHD -BALT - D, IWILLARD PRAISES COUNTY ENTERPRISE Agricultural Expert Says Growth of Beltrami Fair During Past Several ‘Years Indicative of Progress. BEST OF. COUNTY EXPOSITIONS fiore'Thnn Two Thousand Persons Crowd Fair Grounds and View Exhibits—Judging Begins. “It is hard to realize,” said D. E. Willard, the agricultural expert of the Northern Pacific lines, who spent yesterday in' Bemidji as a guest of the Beltrami County Fair associa- tion, ‘““that Beltrami county is forg- ing ahead at such a rapid rate as demonstrated by this fair. ““I spent several days at a Bel- ' |trami county fair several years ago when I assisted in the judging and I can candidly say that the fair to- day is four times as large and many times more valuable than the one of that time. “The exhibits are equalled by none in the state and it is evident that the farmers of Beltrami county are working with an energy and progres- siveness which is bound to bring them to success and -prosperity. The poultry exhibits surpass those of any other county fair in the state. The farmers and the citizens of the county have every right to feel proud of their county fair and may rest assured that they need doff their hats to no ome. I repeat my pre- diction that Beltrami will, and in the near future, be listed among the leaders along agricultural and dairy- ing lines.” s Many Attend Fair, - The attendance at the fair yester- 'day was even larger than the offi- cials of the association.had hoped for and more than two thousand persons passed through the gates during the day. . “It is very encouraging to have such large attendances,” said R. H. Schumaker, treasurer of the fair as- sociation, “and it is gratifying to note the co-operation given us by the business men of Bémidji and other towns and villages of the county.” Schroeder Pleased. The success of the fair is especially pleasing to Charles Schroeder, sec- retary of the fair, who has worked industriously to make the exposition a winner and whose efforts have been doubly repaid. Much credit is also due to John Gilstad of Black- duck, and A. P. Ritchie of Bemidji, superintendents of the agricultural building and livestock exhibits, re- spectively. Judging of the livestock and ex- hibits began this morning and will be completed during the afternoon. Although the weather of today has been unfavorable, it will not keep the attendance down and a large crowd is expected to visit the fair grounds this afternoon. There are several special features on the after- noon- program. NORD VISITS BEMIDJI. International Falls Man, Nominee for State Senate Here. Leonard H. Nord, of International Falls, nominee for the state semate from this legislative district, spent today in Bemidji. While Mr. Nord has not been- conducting an active campaign for election, he says that very encouraging reports are being received by him and that there is every indication that he will be re- turned a winner at the November polls. “If elected to this important office,” said Nord, “I will stand for Beltrami and Koochiching counties, and will endeavor to secure legisla- tion which will be to their best in- terests. ‘I am for the district and it honored by the voters to election I will expend every effort in its be- half.” DR. DU BOIS TO TAI.K.' Dr. J. A. BuBois, of Sauk Centre, Democratlc nominee:for congress, op- posing C. A. Lindbergh, the present incumbent, -reachéd Bemidji this morning and this afternoon will 'speak at the county fair, his topic being, ‘“The Dévelopment of North- ern ‘Minnesota.” Dr. DuBois is @ a bnlhant speaker and for years has been one of the state’s most promin- ent citizens. His talk will be void of political mention.