Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, October 10, 1914, Page 4

POUNDING ANTWERP Shells Set Belgian City iblaze. BeRMAN GUNS ARE. CAUSING DESTRUCTION Last Stronghold of Littte Nation Expected to Fall Shortly. London, Oct. 10.—German heavy ar- tillery is pounding Antwerp, the last remaining stronghold of the Belgian army, while German armies to the west continue the thus far indecisive struggle with the French and British allies. The situation at Antwerp is in doubt. The censorship, which mask- ed the fighting there until the Bel- glan government was compelled to withdraw to Ostend, is veiling the at- tack on the city proper. King Albert is variously reported as leading a part of the Belgian army out of the city, with the intention probably of effecting a juncture with the British and French; and /as hav- ing arrived at Selszaete, a village on the Dutch frontier. Refugees from Antwerp continue to pour into Hol- land, They report that the German guns ahtady have done much dam- age in the city. Flames Raging in City. The bombardment of Antwerp's in- ner forts is under way. Two of these forts are reported to have b lenced and fire is said to ha in many parts of the city. The most recent statement by the German war office said the Germans had crossed the flooded area along the River Nethe and continued to make progre: In a dispatch from Ghent the cor- respondent of the Star transmits the following: “An officer whom T met states that the bombardment of the cathedral at Antwerp had begun at the hour he left the city. Fire had broken out in many places. The Germans were using their sixteendinch howlitzers with terrible effect on the inner ring of forts, but guns of smaller caliber were belng employed for the destrue- tion of the city itselr. rhe burgomaster of Antwerp has declared his intention of supporting the military in resisting to the last.” Said Germans Used Fire Bombs. An Ostend dispatch says the Ger- mans threw incendiary bombs into the city and many buildings, including the Palace of Justice, soon were in flames. It is rumored the Germans have been repulsed on the left bank of the River Nethe. An Amsterdam dispatch says Borgerhaut, a suburb of Antwerp, is burning. Berlin offieially announces the Germans already are over the flooded area along the River Nethe, but German military critics advise the people against excessive optimism, as the garrison of Antwerp able to continue the desperate esistance. The Belgians have made several sorties on the left bank of the Scheldt. Practically the entire Belgian field army has remained in the besieged city to resist as long as possible the fire of the great German guns, the horrible effects of which- were made plain at Liege. The bombardment of Antwerp has been so violent that houses at Rosendaal, a Holland town more than twenty miles distant, have been visibly shaken. Throughout the night a red glare iHuminated the sky above the besieged city. el o e ol e e e ol kol e ok GERMANS ATTEMPT TO FIX WEDGE. London, Oct. 10.—The cor- pondent at Antwerp of the Central News sends the follow- ing: “The German effort towards ance with a view of wedge between Ant- Q the allies has been destroyed. Fierce is occurring around nd south of Ghent. risonors have been taken to Dunkirk and Ostend and a German aeroplane has been destroyed.” R R on: i i o B i b i i e bk decke e oo oo ol oo ole ol e AN ALL-DAY BOMBARDMENT Sound of Canncn Indicates Bethune Is Being Shzlled. London, Oct. 10.—A dispatch to the Daily Mail from Dunkirk, France, say: g Beginning at dawn and continuing until evening heavy cannonading has been heard in the direction of Be. thune, seventeen miles north of Arras. “The railway company managed to get a train through to Lille during the night, but a second attempt failed, owing to the presence of German cav- alry patrols all along the line. Ger- man cavalry is reported near Dix- mude.” Waterproof lap robes for automo- bile drivers, which remain in place should a wearer have to leave a car; and walk about, have been invented in England. Wilson’s Representative De- parts for City of Mexico. vith Constitutionalist au- ng the establisiment onal government, Consul John R. § who has left Wash- ington for Mezico City, will follow closely the W s of President Wil- son and other administration officials with whom he has consulted. The consul was advised the admin- istration will observe strict neutral re- lations in the Carranza-Villa contro- versy znd desives only a peaceful set- tlement. GERMANS REPORT FRENCH REPULSE lin, via The Hague, Cct. 10.— The complete investment of Antwerp, forecasting early fall of the fortress, lelming repulse of the s on the left wing in France was the digest of war opera- tions as given out by the war office. German forces have crossed the River Nethe far in advance of Forts Waelhelm and Wavre. In the eastern battlefield German and Austrian forces have completely stopped the Russian offensive. Con- junction of Austrian and German ar- mies at Ivangorod has greatly en- dangered the Russian center by a flanking movement. CULMINATION OF BLUKDERS David Starr a et Jordan Condemns Euro- pean War. . Stanford University, Cal., Oct. 10.— “The present war is a culmination of all the horrors, blunders and crimes of the war system,” said David Starr Jordan, chancellor of Stanford univer- sity, in the first address he has de- livered since his return from Europe, where he was sent in the interests of world peace. Referring to the last peace conference Dr. Jordan re- marked: . “We were not successful. We were merely right. We can only look at the newspapers and see accounts of battles as great as Waterloo, battles in which nothing is done except to fill nine-mile trenches with dead or to effect a two-mile advance.” dckdob bk b bbbtk bd +* PRZEMYSL SURRENDER DENIED. Rome, Oct. 10.—The Tribuna it has received informa- tion that the garrison of Przemysl has surrendered to Russians. The Russian -em- bassy, however, denies this re- port and declares that the in- vestment of the fortress con- tinues. 1s Ll R TR R T R R Tests by an eastern railroad have shown that its green switch targets are more easily seen if painted with a white border. Bl e e e e i ol e i .mm INWAR Miies Wam_llarda- - nelles Opened, GEAMANY WILL ASSIST Reported fo Be Placing Guns in the Bosphorus. 3 o+ ol * * * % o o . o * by * + London, Oct. 10.—A dispatch to Reuter’s Telegram company from Athens says it is asserted there that German officers have placed some 42-milimeter guns - in the forts on the Dardanelles and the Bosphorus. oo vl ofe ol o ofe oo ole wpoale oo iofe oo oo o olib oo obe o R R B R K R ++"<+ ‘Washington, Oct. 10.—The alterna- iive which the Oftoman empire is 'acing as to whether the Dardanelles are to be swung open in answer to the demand of the triple entente or whether_the key to the Black sea is to remain in Turkish possession prom- ises to force the porte to take si and join the European struggle, ac- cording to opinion expressed in diplo- matic circles here. No word that the allies have de- manded this concession from Turkey has reached the French, English or Russian embassies yet, but it was pointed out by officials that it was highly unlikely that such a step would be revealed abroad. At the. Turkish emlas-y it was ad- mitted that it might prove highly em- barrassing to the sultan to be forced to commit himself cn such a requert, and it was consider:d unlikely that action one -way or the other might end Turkish neutrality, which so far has been rigidly adhered to despite pressure exerted from outside the em- pire. Officials stated that unless no other course was open, it was highly unlikely that Turkey would submit to 2 change in its own policy because of outside influence. - Equilibrium Maintained. Diplomats conversant with the Bal- kan situation stated that so far as the countries now inactive were con- cerned, equilibrium is still safely maintaining, -notwithstanding Bul- garia's attitude toward Servia. Bul- garia, according to a statement by Turkish officials, is closely allied with Turkey dnd in case Turkey were drawn into the struggle, as it is be- lieved it will be if the Russian cam- paign in Galicia gets beyond Teutonic aggression, Bulgaria will fight with the sultan. Efforts to be made by Great Brit- ain, France and Russia -to open the Dardanelles, as announced in a dec- laration credited to the Russian for- eign minister, were said at the Rus- sian embassy here to have oply a commercial purpose. Turkeys ac- tior in closing this channel into the Black sea was pointed to as making the proposed step necessary. Russia, it was explained, was not able to ship its wheat nor the United States its products to Russia through Black sea ports. Russia, the officials insist- ed, had no desire to get her ficet into the Mediterranean A gum has been discovered in large quantities 'in the Malay peninsula that yields from 10 to 20 per cent pure rubber. Kerosene allowed to remain on the metal several hours, will ceanse zinc. KKK KKK KKK KRR KK XK KD * SUNDAY IN THE CHURCHES * EEK KKK KKK KKK KK (Continued from Page. 1.) bers were added to the church last Sunday by baptism. Ira D. Alvord, pastor. First Methodist. Morning worship at 10:45. Sub- ject, “That Ye Might Believe.” Sun- BASKET on G. . TRAC Wm.’\ywlg he City."™ There will be special music at both morning and| evening servi Preaching services at Solway Monday evening at 8. Of- ficial board meeting Tuesday evening at 8. ‘Sunday school board meeting “The Light | Wednesday evening at 8 for the pur- pose “of electing officers. Prayer meeting Tuesday evening at 8. All are cordially invited to these serv- ices. Charles' W. Gilman, pastor. ADDITIONAL WANTS TO0 LATE TG CLASSIFY WANTED — Salesman, local and “ traveling, to ‘cover every town in Beltrami County. Exceptional op- portunity open. Weekly commis- sion settlements. White _today. Brown Brothers Nurseries, Ro- chester, N. Y. FOR RENT—Four-room cottage on Beltrami Ave. Wm. McCuaig. Ploneer waiw—oge 2alf ceat 8 word cash. PAID ADVERTISEMENT. (Inserted for and by J. L. George of Bemidji, Minn.—price for series As a candidate for re-election: to the office of county auditor I merely wish to mggal to the voters that by reason of my experience in' this office I feel that I can be of added| value to the county should you de- cide to continue me in my present work. I wish at this time to thank my friends for the support they have given me in the past and to assure the public in ‘general that if I am continued in office you may expect the same service that you have re- ceived from me-in the past. J. L. GEORGE, County Auditor. PAID ADVERTISEMENT. Inserted by and for J. U. Willams. (Price for series—$15.00.) YOUR SUPPORT Is Asked For J. U. WILLIAMS Candidate for REPRESENTATIVE of the '62nd District He stands for_an economical and efficient administraflnn of the State’s affairs. He stands ror the loaning of state funds within the state. He will work for appropriations for coads and Bridges. He will work for an appropriation for a Normal School at Bemidji. He will work for the revolving fund amendment. 2 He will work for all legislation of benefit to Northern Minnesota. PAID ADVERTISEMENT. ($15.00 paid for Daily and Weekly Beries.) Prepared by and for: GRAHAM M. TORRANCE, Bemidji, Minn. Candidate for Re-election as COUNTY ATTORNEY for BELTRAMI COUNTY To the Voters of Beltrami County: I am a candidate for re-election to the office of County Attorney for Bel- trami County. ‘ I appreciate the con- fidence the pedple of this county placed in me in electing me to this office, and if re-elected I will con- tinue to regaflt the office as a public employment nfld as a public trust— not as a politiéal office. My policy will be in the tuture as in the past—strict attention to the county’s business, common-sense busi- ness management, economy, and an honest endeavor to perform my du- | ties impartially as the ,tt:nmejv for’ your open ‘and active support. In return I promise you the best efforts of which I am capable. GRAHAM M. TORRANCE, Bemidji; Minn. PAID ADVERTISEMENT, ($15.00 Paid for Daily and Weekly Series.) Prepared by E. K. Walby, of Nord Committee. LEONARD H. NORD Candidate for Election as STATE SENATOR ' LEONARD H. NORD who was nominated by the largest vote at the recent primaries for state senator of this 62 nd district, com- posing Beltrami and ~ Koochiching counties, is of Norwegian parentage | and emigrated to this country and settled in Minnegota in 1885, After many years residence in Minnea- polis he moved into this ~district,] where he became intimately ac- {0 settlers at: cost, schools, v;.!lyl‘l;ql;o strongly advo- ible :plan ‘whereby long scan-be made to set- for fh:e riormal sehool of this d‘lstrlet the site for which had ‘already been seleetefl in emidii. - 3 (Inserted for and by-Fred W. Riioda of Bemidji Minn. Series $10.00.) FOR CLERK: OF COURT. the voters ' of .Beltrami county for election to the office of clerk of dis- trict court, on November 3, 1914. If I am re-elected, will promise you the same service you have always re- ceived during my term in office. Trusting that I may be , favored with your vote, I am Respectfully yours, 3 FRED W. RHODA' = 5 . PAID ADVERTISEMENT. -Inserted for and by W. B. Stewart of l}emm!i’!\‘llnn‘—l’rice for series $10.) . For W. B. Stewart, County . Superintendent - of Because of his: z 1, Education and years of prac- tical experience in school work. 2. Intimate knowledge of every part of the county. Schools quainted with its pioneer life, as a homesteader and colonizer. During these years he cruiged over this dis- DAILY $4.00 A YEAR 3. Wide and cordial personal re- I have again placed myself before | || ll per day to bfly a high grade ‘South Bend Watch on our club You buy the watch at i the lowest cash price:at: which it can be sold. Our club plan makesi this possible. - Wear the Watch il * - while you pay - - Youj get the watchupon making your flrst pay- " ment.* 3 | This olfer is for a few days only— pa Take advanfage of this | opportunity<— let us ‘give you the full par- ticulars in regard to | this remarkable offer. GEO. T. BAKER & CO. {eachers. ¥ 4. Thorough acquaintance with school conditions and school needs. 5. Supervising, efficiency. 6. Sympathy, encouragement, he]p- fulness and counsel. 1f re-elected I will give the same un- clvided attention to the dutfes of 1his office’ as in the past. . W. B. STEWART. PAID ADVERTISEMENT. (Inserted for and by Henry W. Alsop of Bemidji, Mjnn—Price of series, $15.00. 2 lations. with parents, - pupils and G Dally and Weekly WEEKLY $1.60 A Year Security Bank Bullding Book, Job, Commercial and Soc1ety »_ Prlntmg Our Specnaltles Wedding Invitations Announcements Packet Heads - Catalogues - Descriptive . Sale Bills Statemen.s Note Heads Bill Heads