Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, October 3, 1914, Page 1

VOLUME 12, NO. 136. EEMIDJT, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY ‘EVENING, OCTOBER 3, 1914. ‘MoNTH GERMAN RIGHT WING REPULSES " FRENCH ATTACK (American Press.) Berlin, Oct. 3.—Army headquar- ters has issued the following state- ment: The right wing of German army in France has repulsed renew- ed efforts on part of the French to outflank it to South Roye. The French have been dislodged their positions. Paris, Oct.—A French unofficial statement frankly admits a slight falling back at the left of one of their detachments, but on the other hand the allies have not only successfully opposed the terrific onslaughts of the enemy at other points, but have made gains as well. London, Oct. 3.—In regard to the battle of Aisne, now in its twenty- second day, there is only one point on which the French and German official reports agree, and that General Von Kluck, German commander of the north wing, is still moving northward, though at a snail’s pace, and that he is so power- ful, that General Joffre, French com- mander, has been obliged to admit that the German general has been able to make the French ment from Aerias fall back. London, Oct. 3.—This city is so op- Umistic that sentiment prevails that unless all signs are awry the Ger- man armies in France, or at least the majority of them, are nearing the completion of their round trip. This view, it is held hcre, is the only one that can be drawn from the re- ports, both official and unofficial, or from those on or near the scene of action, . The turning movement of the al- lied armies in Northern France has brought the extreme of their left wing within about thirty miles of the Bel- giar frontier, An official statement issued by the French war office says part of the battle line stretching generally north and south has been extended north to a point south of Arras. This line on which the allies are attempting to envelop the German right wing under tieneral von Kluck has been pushed gradually toward the Belgian border as the Germans widened the front in defense until it extends some fifty-five miles from the angle that rests on Tracy-le-Mont. Terrific Fighting on Left. Terrific fighting continues on the al- lies’ left wing, according to the Paris statement, the most severe struggle being In the region of Roye, a town twenty-six miles from Amiens and about midway on this battle line. Here the Germans have concentrated strong forces, probably with the pur- pose of breaking through the front of the allies and isolating their forces to the north. The Paris statement adds that the Germans attempted to Dbridge the Meuse near St. Mihiel, but their pon- toons were destroyed. French claims of slight progress in the Woevre dis- trict are recorded, as are minor en- gagements at various points on the front extending east and west. In a statement received by less from Berlin the German head- (uarters announced that the great battle in France remains undecided. ‘I'he Germaus, with their he: lery, are hammering the po the allies at many points were repulsed in their attempts to break the German lines, Berlin says. The German statement says that the heaviest losses have been in the Argonne region. Two Places in Doubt. London advices say the fierce bat- tling around the heights of Roye, to the northwest of Noyon, seems to have ended in favor of the French. The heights were captured by Gen- eral von Kluck's men on Wednesday, but on Friday, according to a French report, the allies regained control of the pogition. Whether the French or the Germans hold Roye is not clearly defined in the official statements and a similar situation exists with regard to St. Mihiel, between Verdun and Toul. The correspondent of the Central News at Calais, who has returned to that city from a tour in the vicinity of the allies left, sheds some light on the situation. He says he has seen many things to remove any misgiv- ings as to the outcome of the battle end asserts that the moment is near when the curtain will be lifted on the greatest drama ever seen in war. The Central News correspondent said the position of the German right wing on Wednesday was stch that a portion lying between Lassigny and Chaulnes was in extreme danger. He said members of a German patrol captured Sunday said they had had nothing to eat for days. TO ELECT OFFICERS. wire- Important Session of Associated Charities Monday. 1t is urged that as many members as possible of the Bemidji Associated Charities be in attendance at the annual meeting of the organization which is to be held in the Librml building Monday evening. There is to be election of officers and other important matters discussed. from | that s develop- i serve the and nations. FOR PEACE= SUNDAY, OCTOBER 41914 @y > 2 x>V President Woodrow Wiilson, by proclamation, bas appointed Sunday, Oct. 4, a national day of prayer for peace in €urope and called upon all God fearing persons to gather in church on that day and petition Himighty God to heal again and restore once more concord among men The proclamation follows: ; ““@Whereas, Great nations of the world bave taken up arms against onc another and war now draws millions of men into battle whom the counsel of statésmen bave not terrible sacrifice; and, “@ibereas, In this as in all t to sech counsel and succor of Al fore bim, confessin equal to these things; and, ““@hereas, It is the the Tnited States, cause of peace, ‘“Therefore, 1, Woodrow Wlilson, States of America, do desfgnate Sunday, next, a day of prayer and supplication a ing persons to repair on that day to their unite their petitions to Almighty God, t| men, setting straight the things they cannot govern or alter, taking pity on the nations now in the throes of goodness showing a way where men children to beal again and restore on and nations without which there cai friendsbip nor any wholesome fruit praying also to this end that be for of bis holy will, our willfulness an paths of obedience to places of visi that purge and mahe wise.” SRy [NAME CAUSES OF been able to save Trom the bings {t ie our privilege and duty mighty God, bumbling ourselves be- g our weahness and our lack of any wisdom especial wish and longing of the people of in prayer and counsel and all friendliness, to president of the Tnited the fourth day of October nd do request all God fear- places of worship, there to hat, overruling the counsel of conflict, in bis mercy and can see none, he vouchsafe bis ce more that concord among men n be neither bappiness nor true of toil or thought in the world, give us our sins, our-ignorance d many errors, and lead us in the on and to thoughts and counsels WORK ON SOIL SURVEY Officials of Government Here Com- pleting Work Preparatory to Is- suance of Booklet and Map. GIVE IMPORTANT INFORMATION Frank Leverett, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, of the government soil sur- vey bureau, and Dr. F. W. Sardeson, of Minneapolis, formerly instructor of geology at the University of Min- nesota, are in Bemidji in connection with the work of completing the soil survey of this section, preparatory to the issuance of the government booklet and map. This map will outline, and the booklet will describe, the land con- ditions in various parts of the Unit- ed States, bringing out the names of crops and produce for which the soil is best fitted. The value of the plan, which is known as the government soil sur- vey, is great and means much to a community such as this. Informa- tion wanted by prospective land pur- chasers and homeseekers is provided and will bring many settlers here, attracted by the soil results and its condition. Home of Consul Damaged. London, Oct. 3.—A dispatch from Rheims to the Exchange Telegraph company dated Wednesday says: “Rheims was the scene of a fierce artillery duel this morning. During the bombardment the American con- sul, William Bardel, had a narrow es- cape. A shell wrecked half of his residence, over which the Stars and Stripes were flying.” Nelson-Severson. Oscar Nelson and Marie Severson, both of Hubbard county, were united in marriage at the Lutheran parson- age at Nymore, September 29, Rev. George Larson officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson will make their home in Nary, Minnesota. £ Miss Corrine Carlson was pleas- antly surprised by a number of her schoolmates last evening, the occa- sion being her sixteenth birth anni- versary. The party was in the na- ture of a hard-time party, the guests all coming dressed to carry out the idea. Those present were Misses Lu- cile Moritz, Lucene McCuaig, Edith Mills, Milre Achenbach, Edna Back- land, Johanna Jamtvold and Doro- thy Carson. Miss Carlson was pre- sented with a silver souvenir spoon, and lunch was served at the close of DANCE WEDNESDAY NIGHT Next Wednesday has been selected as the date for the Bemidji Volunteer Fire department’s big ball, which is to be given in the fine new Battles’ Block. An electric floor polisher is being used now and the floor will be in excellent shape for the dance, which is sure to be an enjoyable af- fair. Remfrey’s orchestra will pro- vide musie. HALLOWELLS PLAY MONDAY Will Give Concert and Dance at Athletic Club Theatre. Monday evening the Hallowell concert company will give a concert and dance at the Athletic club thea- tre. The affair will be given under the auspices of the Athletic club and will be the second of a series of en- tertainments and dances to be given by that organization during the win- ter. The Hallowell troupe is com- posed entirely of artists and should attract a large audience Monday evening. PAVING IS COMPLETED. Beltrami Avenue Will Be Open for Travel Late Next Week. ‘Work was completed yesterday af- ternoon on the Beltrami avenue pav- ing between Seventh and Tenth streets. The avenue between these points will be closed for travel until the latter part of next week in or- der .that the cement may be given ample time to dry. The Beltrami avenue and the Nymore hill work comprised the only paving done this year. TO REMAIN AT VERA CRUZ American Troops Will Not Be With- drawn at Present. Washington, Oct. c¢rawn pefore Oct. 11. Brigadier General Funston has been given instructions to that effect to al- lay fears of Mexican civilians employ-, ed by the American administration, to leave before the evacuation. A steamer has just left Vera Cruz for the United States and as there will not be another for a week General Funston asked that he be in a posi- tion to assure the populace that in not be withdrawn. the evening. Tead the Ploneer want ads, set for withdrawing the troops. who desire, for“their own protection, {jces in the evening at 8. the meantime American forces would. Officials say no exact time has beem: OBSERVE PEACE SUNDAY Bemidji Churches Will Follow Out President’s Suggestion to Pray for End of European Struggle. PLAN APPROPRIATE PROGRAMS Sermons for peace, songs extolling the beauties of peace, and prayers for the ending of the war now on among the European nations, will form the services in Bemidji church- es tomorrow, the day designated by President Wilson for the nation to pray for peace. Peace day in Bemidji houses :f worship will be as follows: Presbyterian. Bible, class and Sunday school at 10. At 11 “Peace Sunday” will be observed. Young people’s prayer service at 7. Even'lng gospel at 8. Subject, “Autumn Leaves.” Mid- week service for prayer and bible study on Thursday evening at 8. The public is cordially invited to all these services. S. E. P. White, pastor. Catholic Low mass at 8 . m. High mass at 10 a. m. Sunday school .and benediction at 1 and 2 p. m. Ves- pers at 8 p. m. Father Philippe. Episcopal. Sunday school every Sunday at 9:30. No other services. on first Sunday. Second Sunday Holy com- munion at 10:30 a. m. Other Sun- days, Holy communion at 7:30 a. m. Matins and sermon at 10:30 a. m. Archdeacon Parshall. First Scandinavian Lutheran, There will be no services Sunday, as the pastor will fill an appointment at Turtle River. Sunday school will meet between 12 and 1 o’clock. The confirmation class will meet next Fri- day at 4 o'clock. Choir practice next 3.—American (prigay evening. Osmond Johnson, forces at Vera Cruz will not be with- pastor. Swedish Lutheran. Sunday school at 12. The confir- mation class will meet at 6:30. Serv- J. H. Ran- dahl, pastor. Free Lutheran (Nymore.) ¥ Sunday school at 10:30. Prof: Laur- hammer will speak. Choir practice ‘Wednesday evening. Preaching on Thursday ‘evening by Em derson of Minneapolis and Fri day evening at 7:30. Remember the New ank/ state has over 30,000 {concert Sunday evening, October 25. ‘women trade unionists. B (Continued on last - EUROPEAN WAR Eastern Paper Gives Eight Reasons in Response to Inquiry—Any Spark Would Have Been Sufficient. 1 GERMANY TO AID OF AUSTRIA Forced to Fight for Existence Against Russia—England’s Empire Be- lieved to Be At Stake. In response to an inquiry as to the real causes of the Buropeon “war | from a reader, the reasons for the| great conflict are told in a few words in an eastern paper as follows: 1. The tinder box. For years Europe has been ready to take fire at a spark. Russia is an aggressive and growing nation, eager to extend to the Mediterranean. Austria fear- ed Russia because Russia’s advance would have choked off Austria’s fu- ture career. France has been filled with hatred and vengeance against Germany. Germany wedged between them, was in mortal danger every hour. England feared Germany be- cause Germany was encroaching on her trade and threatened the Brit- ish Empire. o Any Spark Sufficient. 2. The spark. Any spark would have been sufficient. In fact, the flames would have started from spon- taneous combustion in a short time. But the assassination of the Austrian grand duke and duchess made a con- venient pretext for attacking Servia. Austria did not want to annex Ser- via. Austria wanted to make her so abjectly helpless that she would be worth nothing as an ally to Russia— to reduce her to the position of Cuba. 8. Why did Russia join? Rus- sia thought the time was opportune to make another move toward the Mediterranean. Russia expected to aid, encourage and strengthen the Balkan states as a Russian outpost, possibly te extend a protectorate over them. It was a deliberate step in a centuries-old plan. Russia struck because she was ready. Why Germany Acted. 4. Why did Germany act? Primari- 1y because she is bound to defend her ally, Austria. Really because she could not keep out. She must fignt for existence against Russfa, and the time to do it was instantly—before Russia got any stronger and before Germany’s only ally was beaten. 5. Why did Germany attack France? Because she had to. Ger- many would have been glad to re- main at peace with France, and tried to get France to promise to remain neutral. But France would not promise. There was nothing to do fi**iiii’i!il’iilii ol JOHN ‘A. WENZEL * KKK KKKKKKKKK Baritone Soloist Who Will Sing at Hallowell Concert at Athletic -Club Theatre Monday Evening. 3 BOUND TO GRAND JURY John Jacobs, Tom Carr and Charles Mix Waive Examination on Grand Larceny Charge. OTHERS TO BE ARRAIGNED Charged with grand larceny in the second degree, John Jacobs, Tom Carr and Charles Mix were arraigned be- fore Judge D. H. Fisk, court commis- sioner, this morning. The were arrested by Chief of Police Lane, Patrolman Frank Ripple and Deputy\ Sheriff George Denley yesterday af- ternoon. They are accused of robbing Mike Westerhout, in a saloon here yes- terday, taking his watch and a rail- road ticket to Federal Dam. It is! also believed by the police that Wes- terhout was robbed of what money he had in his possession. All three; waived examination and were bound over to the grand jury by Judge Fisk. They will be held in the county jail. County Attorney Torrance appeared for the state. Three other men were to be ar- raigned this afternoon on a charge of stealing a suft from the . Great Northern hotel-several days_ago. Members of the police department have been sending a large number of loafers from the city during the last few days and it is the intention of the officials to rid Bemidji of all men who refuse to work and hang around the streets and saloons. SECURED $500 IN CASH three but to treat France as an enemy. Hatred and Fear. 6. Why did Belgium and Holland sympathize with France? Because they hate and fear Germany. B2l- gium and Holland lie between Ger- many and the sea. Germany wants both these small countries with their great seaports and their important strategic positions. If Germany wins the war she will get them both. 7. Why did England join? Be- cause the very existence of her em- pire was at stake. Germany for years has been arming against Eng- land. England is a thorn in Ger- many's side at every turn, and a bar across her ambitions in every quar- ter of the world. Germany can be- come a world empire only by shat- tering the British world empire and gathering up the pieces. With Bel- gium and Hollanl in Germany’s hands, England’s doom would be sealed. Therefore the moment Ger- many threatened Belgium, England had to either fight or surrender all hope of future power and security. Nothing to Gain. 8. Why does Italy not join? Part- ly because she hates Austria. Chief- ly because she believes Germany and Austria will be beaten. She does not want to be punished by the vie- torius nations, especially when she has nothing to gain by war at the best. DEPARTMENT TO MEET. Firemen to Discuss Matters of Im- portance Tomorrow Afternoon. Herbert Doran, chief, and Scott T. Stewart, secretary, have called a meeting of the Bemidii Volunteer fire department for tomorrow after- noon at two,o’clock. There are gev- eral important matters to be brought Bold Markhain Hotel Robber Made Good “Clean-Up”—Police Still at Work on Case. HAVE SLIGHT CLUES TO FOLLOW No arrests have as yet been made as a result of the Hotel Markham robbery early yesterday morning. The police, sheriff and detectives are still at work on the case and believe that their search will prove success- ful, although they have but slight clues to follow. Several suspects have been closely watched and every precaution is be- ing made to prevent the departure from Bemidji of the robber, or rob- bers, should they still be in the city. After balancing the books at the Markham hotel it has been found that the money stolen amounts to a little more than $500 in cash, while the checks taken total approximately $100. Of the cash taken' $70 be- longed to the Elks lodge and $100 was the property of private parties, who had left it at the hotel desk for safe keeping. The police are still of the opinion that the robber who so daringly en- being on, was assisted by at least one accomplice. MANY HOMESEEKERS COMING and International Railroad. lands continues. up for discussion, among them being the big ball of next week. It is urged that a large number of firemen be present. Opens Tailor Shop. Peter Thorsen, who during the past few years, and until recently, 1and office building, has opened & }jfln‘ and America avenue, next to ‘the Fenton grocery store. . conducted a failoring establishinent | shop on Fourth street, between Min- Tenstrike and Blackdick. ditions suited them. The Minnesota & International railwag being rapidly settled.. . ' H. A. Stock of 8t Pau midji Townsite|& Improvenrent pany, is in the city.. 13 {trami, Norman, During the past year hundreds of |[Manager C. J. settlers have loeated in this section|machine is of the latest and most anl the rush for northern Minnesota |successful model and is motor driven, A north bound|relieving the operator of turning the night train of the Minnesota & In-|crank, as formerly. ternational yesterday carried a party|Will run two reels of pictures, 2,000 of ten landseekers, led by the owner |feet, without changing. Ed Currey, of 10,000 acres in the vicinity of |electrician and operator at the On the|Grand, tested the Cameragraph yes- same train were forty other home-|terday and found it to be satisfac- seekers, all intent on buying if con- |tory. * |move up here in the spring. SALOONS NOT.T0 CLOSE THIS FALL Department of Interior Issues Notice Suspending Action ‘on Treaty. Dry Provision For One Year. IS WORD SENT BY CONGRESSMAN Means That Spring Election Will Bring Another Hot Campaign Between “Wets” and “Drys.” + Saloons .of the territory covered by the Indian treaty of 1855 are not to be closed this fall, in accord- ance with a provision therein con- tained which prohibits the sale of intoxicants, as has been anticipated since early last spring. Victor Power, mayor of Hibbing, and chairman of the Business Men's Treaty committee, has been advised by Congressman Miller, who is in Washington, that the Interiot de- partment of the government has issued an order suspending action on the “dry” provision of the treaty for one year from last Thursday, when the enforcement of the treaty was to have been put into effect. Bemidji Was Included. The closing of the saloons would have effected Bemidji, Mahnomen, Walker, Grand Rapids, Cass Lake, Nymore, Swan River, a portion of Brainerd, Hibbing, Detroit and many other places, as the treaty covered a territory’ including portions of Bel- Becker, Ottertail, Cass, Koochiching, St. Louis, Aitkin, Carlton, Wadena, Crow Wing, Clay, Mahnomen, Clearwater, Itasca and Hubbard counties. It has been ex- pected that the department of Indian Affairs would be permitted to act in the matter if the recent decision of the supreme court remained unal- tered. No Details Received. Just what the suspension means is not known here, and no details be- yond the bare suspension of ‘the order of the interior department have been received in Bemidji. Means Another Fight. Providing the Washington infor- ‘mauon is correct and the saloons are permitted to remain open until next year, it 'will mean another campaign between the Bemidji “wets” and “drys” at the spring election. Lead- ers of the anti-saloon element have announced that the citizens will be given another opportunity to vote on the liquor question and will do all in their power to secure a ma- jority. Was Close This Spring. The liquor question was placed be- fore the voters of Bemidji for the first time last spring and the large vote against the saloons was grati- fying to those who were behind the movement. They are confident that the saloons will be voted out should the voters again be given a chance to show their desire. TO HOLD “HOME COMING.” Former University Students and Graduates to Meet November 14. The all-university council at the University of Minnesota has decided to have a ‘“home coming” day for old students, Nov. 14, the day of the Minnesota-Wisconsin football game. A program of entertainments is be- ing prepared and the old students will be taken care of from 9 a. m. un- til midnight. This is the first time anything of, the sort has been tried at Minnesota, although Iowa, Illi- nois and Wisconsin have similar af- fairs. The plan has been heartily indorsed by President Vincent and all members of the faculty. Classes will be dismissed all day and the en- tire time devoted to the entertain- ment of the old graduates and former students. tered the office of the hotel, all lights| INSTALLS MODERN MACHINE. Motor Driven Power’s Cameragraph at Grand Theatre. One of the most modern motion Search for Locations Along Minnesota | picture machines now on the market; Power’s Cameragraph 6A,/has been installed at the Grand theatre by ‘Woodmansee. The This machine | | | | ory is| 'H. T. Olson of Cannon Falls, who has been in this. vicinity. for some time past looking over land, and who ate |has bought real estate in the towm- secretary to A. A. White, of the Bs-lship of Mylire, will réturn to his 'home this evening. Mr. Olson will