Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, October 28, 1914, Page 1

VOLUME 12, NO. 157. DISPATCHES SAY WAR IS MASSACRE . (American Press.) Geneva, Oct. 28.—Telegrams re- ceived from Basle, Cologne and Cob- lenz declare that war on the German right flank from Lille to the. North Sea has become a massacre. Long trains containing wounded continue to pour into Cologne, Dusseldorf and Coblenz and Red Cross doctors and hospitals in those places are over- whelmed. Paris, Oct. 28.—Advices from the north today say that there was a slight let-up in the fighting along Nejuport-Dixmude line last night, but at other points the battle con- tinued without interruption. Work of bringing up reinforcements by both sides continues. Despite the fierceness of fighting there is no im- mediate sign that the battle is ap- proaching conclusion. London, Oct. 28.—German rush to the French coast has been temporar- ily checked, as the Germans have shifted the center of their attack to Dixmude-Ypres line after failure to pierce the line between Dixmude and the sea. The allies, taking ad- vantage of the weakened German lines in eastern wing to reinforce the German left, have made an ad- vance near Soissons, at Berry-Aubac, and to the east of Nacy, where they hell position on German soil. ' In the east Russian forces have crossed the Vistula river, and Berlin and Vienna say that their forces near Warsaw are engaged with numeric- ally superior Russian armies. The Russians have occupied Lodz, which is threatening GeGrman communica- tion. London, Oct. 28.—The unyielding German line which for six weeks has been stretched across France is said on the authority of the French war office to have been broken at last. Near the eastern end of the line, in the reglon beyond Nancy, the official French statement reports, the invad- ers have been driven back on German soil. At other points over the long lins the offensive has been resumed by the allied forces, after a long period of comparative inaction. The French claim to have won the advantage in an engagement at the point where the line sweeps eastward from the morth, less than sixty miles from Paris. * Between Soissons and Berry-au-Bac, to the east of the bend in the line, heavy fighting has been resumed. Apparently the engagement was limited to an artillery duel, the entrenched position of the opposing forces forbidding the use of infantry. 8till Fierce to the North. To the northward, along the Franco- Belgian border, the fighting “ontinues at undiminished ferocity. Along the Yser, where the struzile has been most intense, the allics have not drawn back, says the French official statement, while toward the south further progress has been made be- tween Ypres and Roulers. As reports filter in [rom the scene of fighting aleng the North sea, sup- plementing the unemotional official statements, it became cvident that the recent battles along the shore of the North sea have been the most terrible of the war. From Emperor Willlam himself, it is sald, carze the order that tue Ger- man advance down the coast must be continned at any cost and that Calais must be taken. The desperate assaults which followed, particularly along the Yser canal, have few precedents in modern history. British newspaper correspondents estimate that some 5,000 Germans suc- ceeded in forcing their way across the canal. They did it at a frizhtful cost. 4y Battle' Still Undscided. The battle for the road to Calais still is undecidzd. Although it is said that the flow of (ierman reinforcements in this region seems to be without end, they appar- ently, judging from the French offi- cial statement, have made no note- worth; advance since gaining the stream. The French say spirited fighting continues between the mouth of the Yser river and Lens; that in this district the allies have not drawn back, and that they have continued to advance in the region between Ypres and Roulers. The Berlin offi- clal statement says the situation around the Yser river is unchanged. On a miniature scale the status of the opposing armies in Upper Belgium ran parallel to the conditions which prevailed when the German rush to- ward Paris was checked. The Ger- man forward movement has been characterized by an even greater prodigality of men than was shown in the march in the direction of Paris. WOULD AID AGED PASTORS Methodists Plan Raising Fund of Five Millicn Dollars. Washington, Oct. 28.—Many promi- nent Methodists from throughout the country convened here to inaugurate a campaign to raise $5,000,000 for superannuated Methodist clergymen. The convention was ordered at the last general Methodist conference and earnest appeals were sent out by the heads of the conference for the 6,300 incapacitated ministers and widows and children of the dead. A want ad will gell it for you. « JINCE OF HONAGO A dispatch from Paris to the Ex- change Telegraph company at Lon- don says that the Germans have seiz- ed the Prince of Monaco’s Chateau de Marchais near Rheims and declare that they will blow it up unless the prince immediately pays a ransom. The prince has addressed an appeal in the case to the neutral countries. CHICHESTER-COCHRAN At 8 o'clock this morning a pretty wedding, perfect in detail and ele- gant in appointment, was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Cochran, when their daughter, Miss Lillian Cochran, was wedded to Wil- liam Chichester, Rev. S. E. P. White, pastor of the Presbyterian church, officiating. Mrs. M. E. Kenfield, a sister of the bride, was matron of honor, and the groom was attended by R. B. Lycan. The ceremony was performed in the presence of only immediate relatives. The rooms were made beautiful for the occa- sion with ferns and chrysanthemums, The bride wore a charming gown of white satin and chiffon and a wedding veil caught up with orange blossoms and carried a bouquet of bridal roses. The matron of honor wore a gown of green and white satin with overdrape of lace, and car- ried a bouquet of sunset buds, Im- mediately after the ceremony Wed- ding breakfast was served, Mrs. A. B. Palmer and Miss Olive Cunningham assisting in the serving. Two cars conveyed the bridal party and guests to Douglas Lodge, Itasca Park, where the bride and groom will spend a week. Mr. Chichester holds a re- sponsible position in the Bemidji office of the Crookston Lumber company, and both he and his bride are higl\- ly regarded in Bemidji, being two of the city’s most popular young people. The Pioneer, together with the many friends of the bride and groom, wish them a happy and prosperous wedded life. REFUGE SHIP STRIKES MINE Only Twenty of the 2,500 Passengers Are Lost. Dover, Oct. 28.—From twenty to thirty French refugees bound for England were drowned when the French steamer Admiral Ganteaume struck a mine just outside Boulogne harbor. “The refugees on board were terri- fied,” said one of the rescued passen- gers, “and swarmed to the deck, clung to the rigging and shouted in a piteous manner for help.” The channel steamer Queen came to the rescue of the stricken ship. A later announcement says the Queen took off 2,500 passengers. E Unclaimed Letters. List -of advertised letters “UN- CLAIMED" for the week ending Oct. 26, at the Bemidji' postoffice: Men—Austin, Mr. James, Behling, Mr. Frank, Barrate, Mr. Arthur, Coates, R. A., Cumer, C. A., Daniels, Mr. Cal, Danielson, J., Ely, Mr. Carl, Evans, Mr. Lige, Moe, Carl H., Rich- ards, Rev. D., Smith, D. E. Women— Baily, Mrs. C. R., Black, Miss Annie, Carrier, Miss Louise, Hilton, Miss Myrtle, Johnson, Mrs. Frank, Koi- vista, Mrs. Fanniy, Lewis, Mrs. Lot- tie, Lowe, Miss Louise S., Russell, Mrs. A. B. Swemmi District Farmers, ,Town of Frohn, Entertained by Bemidji High School Faculty Members. a GILE TO ORGANIZE CLUB SOON »One of the most successful country visit meetings held this year by fa- culty members of the Bemidji high school, took place in the town of Frohn, across the Mississippi river in what i8 known as the Swenson dis- trict, Tuesday evening. The meeting was well attended and interesting talks were given by W. P. Dyer, superintendent of the Be- midji schools; Bueford M. Gile, ag- riculturist; Miss Edna Hill; head of the normal department of the Be- midji schools, and Miss Eliza Loe, high school principal. A. G. Wedge of Bemidjt, also attended the meet- ing. Each talk was much enjoyed by all present and those who partici- pated were given a cordial invita- tion to again visit the district at the first opportunity. Miss Helma John- son teaches the school in the district where the meeting was held. On Sunday, November 8, Mr. Gile will assist in the organizing of a farmers’ club in the district. The farmers included in the district are among the most progréssive of the county. TEARS MASK FROM BOY. Mrs. Gamble Fights When Attacked by Supposed Robber. Mrs. Mary Gamble, 1120 Doud avenue, was badly frightened at 10 o'clock last evening when she was at- tacked by a masked person. She had just stepped from her step to empty a pail of dish water when she was grabbed by someone. She resisted and succeeded in tearing the hurried- ly made cloth mask from the face of her assailant. Her hand was bitten several.times by the man. The po- lice were informed of the affair this morning and they believe that boys are responsible, wishing to play a prank on Mrs. Gamble. Mrs. Gam- ble, who is 67 years old, says that the person was tall and slim and had every appearance of being a boy. %" MANY AT REHEARSAL. Much Interest Shown in Elks Minstrel Show—TJester at Head. With nearly thirty persons in at- tenance, the first rehearsal for the Elks Minstrel show which is to be given in the Brinkman theatre the middle of November, was held at the lodge hall last evening. Much inter- est was shown and indications are that the show will be even more suc- cessful than that given a year ago. The chorus will be strong and is to include some of the best voices in the city. The next rehearsal will be held in the lodge rooms Friday evening. Al Jester is directing the show. Mary Pickford at Rex. Mary Pickford will be the attrac- tion at the Rex treatre this evening. This well known- actress needs no introduction to Bemidji theatre going people. Florence Lawrence, another clever actress, will be seen in ¢The Doctor’s Testimony.” Tomorrow night “The Frisco Four,” comedy and har- mony singers, will be staged at the Brinkman theatre, also Wurmelle, the man on wheels. Must Clear Sidewalks. At the meeting of the Merchants’ association yesterday afternoon a resolution was passed against the placing of boxes and other material on the sidewalks in front of the busi- ness establishments. The sentiment of the merchants appeared to be that the walks were for use by the citizens and the room should not,be taken up. Shere-Soper. Joseph Shere and Miss Essie Soper, both of Beltrami county, were united in marriage last evening in the preu- Koneykung!ldi lfihuulfln'h and girls who won prizes at the Sep- tember fair and nfl a consequence money duethem has not been sent. If anyone knows the “addresses of | Florence Dunwoody, Willard Davis, Albert Moen, Adelin-Wolt or David Sand, it will be tair association if Bi'M. Gile, high school agriculturist il notified. These prizes were won inthe vegetable and | chicken contest. BOARD CRITICISES FEE PLANOF STATE Efficiency ission Sees Where Public is Dealt With Unjustly by Inspector Collection: MAY SUGGEST ABOLISHMENT Grain Trade Has Little Cause for Ob- jection But Hotel pnd Scale In- spections llnb lfnpopnln. (By J. S. Phrdee.) St.#Paul, Oct. 28.—(Special to the Pioneer.)—Fees caufe a great deal of irritation. The state collects fees for a number of dudm, with doubtful wisdom. Where a fee is a’ uervice charge, there is seldom friction. For in- stance, the grain trade has never ob- jected to fees for imspection. The service rendered is connected with a definite commodity and is perform- ed at cost. This year the grain in- spection is done at less than cost to cut down a surplus.; The fee is so little in comparison {with the value of a carload of wheatlflmt it is readi- ly absorbed. Are Vnpolmlu On the other hand there are fees for hotel inspection and for inspec- tion~of scales that .are highly unpo- pular. The service is pérformed for the protection of the public and not for the special benefit of the grocer or hotel man. It makes a man sore to have an inspector tell him his scalea are. all r charge him 2 dollag for it, or fer: telling him his hotel will do and: charging him five dollars for that. Members of the efficiency commis- sion belleve that the line ought to be drawn on that basis. There should be a service charge for de- finite services performed by the state for individuals, figured at exact cost where that can be fixed or on aver- age cost where it is a Youtine duty. Benefit to Public. The commission has half a mind to recommend that all other fees should be abolished. If the service is for the benefit of the public gen- erally the cost should be borne by the public directly and not assessed against the person with whom the in- spector happens to come in contact. It is a recommendation that the commission hegitates to make because it is just on the edge, if not outside, the field it undertook to cover. At least the commission is disposed to recommend that all fees be fixed by the director of the department un- der which they are imposed with the consent of the advisory board con- nected with the lepartment, and that they should invariably be calculated to cover the cost as near as possible. Addition to Funds. In some cases, they are made an addition to the funds of the depart- ment. The commission believes that with two exceptions they should be turned into the revenue fund, limit- ing the department to its appropria- tion. The' plain exception is grain inspection where the work is en- tirely . included in one field and no service is performed, that cannot fairly be charged against the trade. The other exception is the scaling of lumber for individuals. Everywhere else, as far as the commission can see, the cost.-of the service should be met by appropria- tion and the service should be per- ence of witnesses, by August Jar- fnrmed by the state at public ex- chow, justice of peace. Pioneer want ads bring results. SCOOP rirorter REPORTER make thei ship. They will pense or else a fee should be collect- home in Bemidji town-_ed to reimburse the state for services,| rendered: individuals. |build roads through all the G(_)VERNOR URGES PASSAGE Ebexhart Issues Proclamation in Be- " balf of Amendment No. 3—Revolv- ‘ing Fund for Reclamat JUSTICE TO NOR’ VT SECTION. < Governor Eberhart is takinzg an active part in behalf cf the passage of Amendment No. 3, and in kit proc- lamation issued recently, he says: “In the interest of the-devolcp- ment of Minnesota I am calling at- tention by public proclamation to Amendment No. 3 to Section 2 of Article VIII of the state Constitution which is to be voted on Nov. 3. “I heartily commend the adoption of this amendment to the people of the state. “This is a matter of simple justice to the people of Northern Minnesota, and will make it possible to develop the northern section more rapidly without a separate burden or pense. ¢It is clear that the intent of this amendment is to carry out the wishes of the Federal government in regard to the lands granted by it, with the exception, that instead of the lands paying the revolying fund is to be charged against the land, the same to ex- “|be zdded to the minimum price of the land. ““The effect of this is o uilimately state lands ro ihat the purchasers will have the opportunity of building roads whieh they may pay for them- selves, but without inconvenience. “The passage of this amendmen will be in a measure acknowledge- ment of the state as to its duty when it accepted these lands form the Fed- eral government. The swamp an? other lands of the state were granted to Minnesota by-the Federal govern- ment with the provision that money received from their sale should be used in their improvement. This has been done only in small amounts, some $600,000 or $800,000 having been expended in the way of ditch- ing. Roads are absolutely essential to the development of these lands so the settler can reach a market. The establishment of a revolving fund would make it possible to use this money continuously without per- manently diverting it.” : DECORATE FOR SOCIAL. ~ Church Hall is Madé Appropriate for * Hallowe’en Affair. ‘With witches, devils, goblins, cats, bats and other decorations appropri- ate for a Hallowe'en party, the base- ment of St. Philip’s Catholic church has been prepared for the social which is to be given by the Young Women’s club tomorrow evening. The girls have spent every evening of the past week in arranging for the so- cial and it is certain to be one of the most successful affairs of its kind ever given here. There will be cards and Hallowe’en games and amuse- ments of all kinds and the fortune tellers will not be forgotten. Lunch will also be served. The club, under the auspices of which the social will be given, was but recently organized, its purpose being to” provide enter- tainments and parties for the winter. “THE BANKER’S DAUG. Feature of Life Photo Film Company at Grand Tomorrow. One of the most successful feature pictures ever produced by the Life Photo Film company will be shown at the Grand theatre tomorrow even- ing, being “The Banker’s Daughter.” This-is a play which ranks high among thé photodramas of the day, being one of the best five-reel pie- tures. The Episcopalian guild will meet at the home of Mrs, D. L. Stanton on Bemidji avenue tomorrow afternoon. Henry Logan, formerly of this city but now of International Falls, ‘was in Bemidji this morning enroute to Grand Rapids where he will re- main several days. A patent has been granted for a cannister in which teas or coffees can be accurately blended by an amateur. Amencan Style of War i|traffic, he doeg not believe the tem- | lii*ikikitikiii ¥ - W. G. CALDERWOOD. KRR KKK KKK R KKK Prohibition Candidate for Governor " of Minnesota Who Will Speak at City Hall Tonight, CALDERWflOD T0 SPEAK SPEAK Prohibition Candidate for Governor of Minnesota Will Appear at City Hall This Evening. DISCUSS TREATY ENFORCEMENT. 1 W. G. Calderwocd, prohibition can- didate for Governor of Minnesota, will speak at the City hall this even- ing and it is expected that he will | have things of interest here to say concerning the enforcement cf the 1855 treaty liquor provisions. Cal- derwood has been one of those most active in placing the territory in- cluded on the “dry” list. Calderwood is confident that he will be given a larger vote than that glven Lobeck. Two years ago according to the; opinion of Mr. Calderwood, the time w23 particularly propitious for the temperance cause, because of the be- lief of many people that Eberhart was a man eminently satisfactory to the brewery interests. ‘While Mr. Calderwood declared today that he was unable to find any word in the speeches or public utterance of William E. Lee against the liquor g FOHE. 48 .- 80 -thoxoughly. aroused: “D’spite this situannn.," safd Can- didate Calderwood, “I believe that the Prohibition vote this year. will show a distirict gain. We have been showing progress each year. I hon- estly believe that there are more peo- ple in Minnesota at the present time who believe the saloon is a menace ‘to progress lhflfl those who believe the saloon’creates good business. The gredt problem is to get the people whb belfeve this way to vote accord- ing to their convictions. The idea that the saloon hurts rather than helps business is growing and I be- lieve this sentiment will re reflected in the vote this year.” CIRCLE NOT INCLUDED. PUPILS INTERESTED N AGRICULTURE : Garden Werk and Other Courses of Depariment Arouse Enthusinsm of Bemidji School Students. ARE GIVEN CREDIT FOR LABOR .|Sell Produce Grown on Farm Plots —Prizes Awarded by Agri- culturist Gile. . Students of the Bemidji schools are each vear taking added interest in the agricultural department and a large number are enrolled in each of the different classes. This is especially true concerning the farm gardens which- have been taken care of by the pupilse since last spring. The work for the year has just been completed and prizes for efficient caretaking awarded. 54 Take Up Work. When the school garden work, was taken up by Bueford M. Gile, ag- riculturist, last spring, fifty-four pu- pils enrolled and were assigned plots at the school farm. Of this number all but four continued the work. The class taking the work was nearly three times as large as that of any previous year. Sell HMuch Preduce. One of the attractive points con- cerning the school gardens is the fact that pupils are permitted to sell the produce raised. While some use this methed in disposing of their produce, cthers take it home where it is made use_of. At a meeting held in the agricul- tural room .of the high school build- ing, children who have taken the garden work were given hack money they had deposited to guarantee the return of hoes and rakes and to re- lceive prize money. Seven Have High Standings. In the sixth, seventh.and eighth grades the seven receiving the high- est standings were as follows: Alice Dyer, 1st; Ethel Marin, 2nd; Harvey Washburn, 3rd; Bert Me- Taggart, 4th; Minnie Anderson, 5th; Lisle Mooney, 6th; Barbara Rafferty, 7th. The pupils of these grades were not given any prizes in money thia. year, but those receiving-a standing of 80 and above were given a half year's credit in eighth grade lgH culture. Given Cash Prizes. In the fifth grade prizes were given to the amount of $5.25 and the pupils recetved prizes in the follow- ing order: Claire Miller, Arthur Hovey, Edla Rudy, John Henry, Liz- zie Botting, Roy Webster, Pearl Tan- ner, Claire Vincent, Nellie Davis and Loraine Kreatz. Raussell Clarke Leads. The pupils in the third and fourth grades received prizes to the amount of $5.00 in the following order: Russell Clarke, Wesley Frost, George Dyer, Clinton Ditty, John Richards, Gordon Smith, Earle Black, Francis Rhea, Flavian Geil and June Veterans and Wives Invited to Attend Chambers Lecture. L In-last evening’s issue of the Pio- neer it was stated that the old sol- diers and members of the circle had been invited to attend the Chambers lecture of next week when he will give his presentation of the “Grand Vincent. SKY PILOT FOOLS DEATH. Frank E. Higgins Leaves Hospital at Rochester After Illness. Frank E. Higgins, formerly of Be- midji, “sky pilot of = the lumber- Army Man.” In so stating the Pio- neer had been misinformed as only the veterans and their wives have been invited. APPORTIONMENT RECEIVED Beltrami Schools Receive $16,105.60 From State. Earl Geil, county treasirer, yesterday received a check from the state treasurer for $16,105.60, Bel- trami’s share of the school apportion- ment. This money will be dis- tributed among, the schools of the county. Attachments to a plane patented by its Georgian inventor make it .serve as a smoothing plane, fore ‘plane or jointer plane. i 1} @il -oaary s jacks,” who officially is superintend- ent of the lumber camp work of the United States under direction of the Presbyterian board of home mis- sions, has left the Rochester hospital after 4 serfous {llness of several months. Mr.’ Higgins entered the Mayo hospital at Rochester last May and underwent an operation for sa- coma. He also underwent a second operation about three weeks ago. Re- cent articles about him published in the east said that probably Mr. Hig- gins, who has been the head of the lumber camp work here many years, probably was out of the *‘game”. for good, but he declares that he is much improved in health and that he ex- pects to take up his work with more vigor than ever. Mr. Higgins’ “ter- ritory” extends from coast to coast and from the Great Lakes to the gulf, “wherever there are lumber- jacks.” ~He is widely known and has been the subject of many maga- zine and newspaper articles. POURED FIRST CEMENT. Foundation for Elks New. Home Being Placed by Krestz, Yesterday afternoon the first ce- ment for the foundation of the Elks new home was poured, and with fa- vorable .weather the work will be rushed to completion. George Kreatz, the Bemidji contractor, who jhas_ charge of the work, said - this ~ morning that the foundation will be completed ,wlthln two weeks. , d.l’l at his hmne ln thtu ltl.ll.