Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, November 19, 1914, Page 1

| i VOLUME 12, NO. 176. ISTORIC FORTY CENTS PER MONTE GERMANS ATTACK EASTERN CENTER OF BATILF LINE (American Press) London, Nov. 18.—Germany’s new attack in the center of the eastern battle line stood out conspicuously today as of chief immediate import- ance in the European war. The sud- den assault of the Germans in Rus- sian Poland from which territory they were described recently as be- ing driven in disorder, has lent new aspect to the campaign. Russian military officials admit a reverse in thig territory and Berlin is celebrat- ing a great victory. Paris, Nov. 19.—A night attack by the British troops and French sailors have caused the Germans to evacuate Schoorbakke, Belgium, which is prac- tically surrounded by water from the broken dykes. London, Nov. 19.—With snow and rain prevailing in Flanders, pneumo- nia and rheumatism are claiming more victims than bullets. Field hospitals of the allies, as well as Ger- mans, are swamped with paralyzed rheumatic sufferers from freezing nights in the trenches. London, Nov. 19.—On the two main battle fronts—from the Belgian sea- coast to the Swiss Lorder and along the eastern frontier of Germany—re- newed efforts are beinz made to bring about a decided turn in the progress of the war. In Belgium the Germans have begun another fearful onslaught in a region which is becoming more and more restricted. The allies have succeeded in flooding a further area, 80 that heavy infantry fighting ic al- most impossible from the seacoast nearly to Ypres. A new bombardment of Belgian coast towns by British warships is said to have inflicted heavy damages on the German pesitions and destroy- ed large quantii’es of ammunition and stores. No chanze in the kaleidoscopic op- erations in Russian Poland has been more startling than the sudden re- sumption of the oifensive on the part of the (Germans, a movement by which (he heart of the Russian line has béén attacked and Warsaw azain threaten- ed. As usual, conilicting reports have reached London from the neighbor- hood of these operations. Russians Advance Slowly. Petrograd does mnot deny the Ger- mans have resumed the offensive, but dispatches from the Russian capital declare the German offensive in Rus- sian Poland will not cause the slight- est diversion from the Russian inva- slon of East Prussia, which is report- ed proceeding slowly but steadily. Berlin claims a victory over the Russians near Pipno, imperiling the Russian forces, which, according to German reports, must make a stand before crossing the Vistula river, as a retirement behind that stream would be too difficult. Berlin reports the Russians near Kutno, but Vienna claims a victory for her ally at this place. From this welter of conflicting re- ports emerges clearly the fact that a great battle is under way in Western Poland, on the line between the Riv- ers Vistula and Warta, and it is equal- ly clear that the Russian advance has been brought to a halt. The Rus- sians, however, report progress through the Carpathian passes, in the vicinity of Cracow, and in East Prus- sla. A German official statement regards the situation in the eastorn arena as favorable, and says the German ar- mies are nearing Plock, Kutno and Leschytea, all in Russian Poland. ANOTHER BIG LOAN FORESEENINLONDON London, Nov. 19.—There has been a steady demand, but no particular rush, on the central banks to get the prospectus of the new British war loan of £350,000,000 ($1,750,000,000), interest 3% per cent, price 95, and re- deemable at par March 1, 1928. Contrary to the usual practice of closing the issue as soon as the amount was covered the lists in the present case will remain open until Tuesday and the prospectus can be obtained at all banks and in any postoffice of the United Kingdom. Consequently the opportunities for the public to come in touch with this loan are wider than usual. The stock exchange views the loan as a good investment and some mem- bers express the beliet that another loan will be issued some time in April. BOER REBELS ARE IN FLIGHT General Beyers’ Force Is Defeated by Loyalists. Capetown, Nov. 19.—General Bey- ers and 1,500 rebels are in full flight before ‘the loyalists of Colonel Col- liers. Reports were received here of a running fight west of Belfontein, in which four rebels were killed, twen- ty were wounded and 100 captured. ‘The loyalists pursued the rebels until their horses gave out and they were forced to abandon the chase. %, German Officer %, When Emden Wa * “®risoner ayed. «Photo by American Press Association. BRANCH AT CASS LAKE. Bemidji Fair Store Owners Open for Business Monday. Walter Elliott, proprietor of the Fair store in this city, has opened a branch store in Cass Lake. His father, W. M. Elliott, will have charge of the Cass Lake store and Miss Inez EI- liott, Walter Elliott’s sister, will be one of the clerks. The formal open- ing will take place Monday. WAR TAX NOW IN EFFECT Must Be Paid During This Month or Penalty of Fifty Per Cent Be Added, Says Collector Aubol. READY TO GIVE INFORMATION ARE HOLIDAY NECESSITY Red Cross Seals Will be Sold In Be- midji This Year--Woman’s Study Club in Charge. It is up to the city of Bemidji to purchase 100,000 Red Cross Christ- mas seals between now and the holi- days. The Woman’s Study club will have charge of the sale, as was the case last year, although a different plan of campaign has been devised. In- stead of urging the sale of stamps it will be assumed that everyone able to do so will join in the movement and purchase their share and assist in bringing others to buy. The com- mittee of the Study club, under the supervision of which the Christmas seals will be-sold here, comprises Mesdames Harvey Wileox, W. N. Bowser and W. Z. Robinson. Last year about 6,000 seals were disposed of in Bemidji but the pre- sent committee has asked for 100,000 stamps and it is hoped that no trouble will be encountered in the sale of them all. If the club is sue- cessful in its enterprise it will make possible the bringing of a Visiting Nurse here for a period of one month, with no expense attached. The seals, announced Mrs. Wilcox this morning, will be placed on sale soon after Thanksgiving and Sat- urday, December 5, is to be known as Seal Day. On this day it is urged that everyone makes purchases of the stamps, thereby assisting in making the sales as large as possible. Seals will be left in every store and other places where they may be conveniently found by purchasers and the Associated Charities, school children, and various church societies will assist in making the sale a rec- ord breaker for Bemidji. It may be decided to send a series of letters to men and women in their communities, enclosing from 100 to 500 seals, and asking that they be bought or sold. If you are among those to receive a supply, remember that every seal you buy is a bullet in the fight against tuberculosis, and that no better Christmas philan- thropy can exist that this. It means self protection and the saving of the community from the menace of tu- Msny are of the opinion that the war tax, levied by Congress on Oc- tober 22, 1914, is not yel in effect, but such is not the case, a few spe- cial taxes having become payable the first day of November. This tax must be paid during the present month or a penalty of fifty per cent will be added, announced G. A. Aubol, deputy collector of internal revenue, while in Bemidji today. Some of the taxes, which are now due, follow: Dealers and manufac- turers of tobacco and cigars, $3.20; pool and billiard tables, $3.34 per table; show houses and theatres, $25 and up, according to the seating ca- pacity; commission houses, banks, etc. As the end of the tax year will come on June 30, 1915, the collec- tions now being made are for but eight months, one-third of the twelve months having passed. The amounts stated above are for only the two- thirds periods. L berculesis. SAYS REPORT IS CONFIRMED Lisbon Asserts Germans Have Invad- ed Portuguese Possessions. London, Nov. 19.—Official confirma- tion of the German invasion of Ango- la, the Portuguese possession in West Africa, has been received, according to dispatches from Lisbon. A skirmish accompanied by casual- ties occurred on Oct. 17 at Oumato on the Angola frontier. The second Ger- man attack was at Ouangar Oct. 31. Reinforcements have been sent to Angola from the expeditionary force which left Lisbon last month. Denial was made from Berlin that the Portuguese possessions had been invaded when reports of attacks upon Angola were first received. QUASH MORGAN INDICTMENT District Attorney Says Former Treas- urer Was Shown Guiltless. Mr. Aubol is anxious to assist as much as possible in giving everyone a correct understanding of the work- ings of the war tax and he will be a guest at the Markham hotel Satur- day and Sunday, where he will will- ingly give information to anyone de- siring it. He will also collect taxes from those who wish to make pay- ments. . The collector is now on a trip in- specting the stock in all branch beer houses. This is done in connection with the fifty cents additional tax which has been placed on all keg beer. This tax became effective the day following the passage of the war tax, October 23. A remarkable series of subterran- ean caves in German East Africa has been discovered and partly explored by a missionary ‘and a government official. < To permit a person in any seat in an automobile to regulate its speed without the knowledge of the New York, Nov. 19.—The indictment charging Daniel N. Morgan, former treasurer of the United States, and six others with using the mails to de- fratd stock investors in connection with the operations of Jared Flagg, was quashed on motion of the United States district attorney, who said that the testimony at Flagg’s trial showed that Mr. Morgan and his six associates were not guilty. Auto Plunges From Bridge. Bloomington, IIl, Nov. 19.—Two men were killed and two others were injured seriously when an automobile in which they were riding left a bridge and turned completely over at Dwight, near here. For Benefit of Home. The proceeds of the G. A. R. en- tertainment, supper and apron sale which is to be held Saturday, will go for the benefit of the old soldiers’ home at Anoka. Many improvements have been made at the home during the past year. Japan recently launched a battle- chauffeur, is the purpose of a German invention. THE CUB SCOO REPORTER BY GOLLY- THAT ONES ON THE BLINK - 1 i =~ AND SO (S .’“Defective ' Page ship with all of its engines and guns in place. FORCED TO ALTER COURSE. Ship Bearing Mrs. Carlson From Noj- way Avoids Mines of War. Mrs. Isaac Carlson and daughter arrived from Norway a few days ago. They were booked since the war and ATTEMPT SALE OF 100,000|bad little difficulty in leaving Nor- way, with the exception of being care- fully examined and searched before they were allowed to leave. They left Christiania and went way up north along the coast of Norway to avoid mines in the North Sea. This body of water is full of mines at the present time. It took eleven davs to cross the ocean and the weather was rought a great deal of the time. Mr. Carlson has been in ‘this country for. the past three years and is employe with L. P, Eckstrum, the plumber. i NO HOARDING STATE. BANK FIGURES SHOW Statement Issued by Turrittin Shows Institutions Loaned More Than They Received in'Deposits. LOANS AMOUNT TO $140,497,210 Materially Increased Financial Pros- perity Shown—Savings Accounts Show Gain of $1, 709, 961. i That the state banks in Minnesota are not hoarding their resources, as 'recen!ly charged, is indicated in a ;bank statement which has just been jissued by A. H. Turrittin, state su- perintendent of banks. The statement covers a call sent out to the banks at the close of busi- jness October 31,.and the showing is | the best in the history of the depart- ment. 1 Increase Shown. Loans and discounts amounted to $149,497,210.08. This is against the report of a year ago when the loans and discounts were $131,201,319,92, an increase af over $18,000,000 for 1914. | Further indications that hoarding enve between increase in loans for the year nnd»thg(_,l_q@“lnquqe in de- posits, which amount’'to $12,152,678. 09. The total resources reported un- der the October call are $170,901,455. 63, which is an increase of nearly $4,200,000 over the year previous. Overdrafts Are Larger. Overdrafts show an increase of $199,632.29. Cash on hand is re- ported to the amount of $6,186,712. 27 and bonds and securities to the amount of $5.146,856.44. A new item this time is suBdserip- tions to the $100,000,000 gold fund. The amount credited to this fund by the state banks is $30,097.50. Capital stock shows an increase of nearly $2,000,000. Deposits subject to checks amount to $47,368,088.10, which is an increase of $1,796,856.16. Another item of prosperity is that of savings deposits, which show an in- crease of $1,709,961.65. Time cer- tificates increased $8,413,208.18. The net increase in business is $15,718,- 033.33. When the call was issued 882 state banks responded. A year ago the number was 808. NAGEL ON FEDERAL BOARD Former Secretary of Commerce Mem- ber of Mediation Body. St. Louis, Nov. 19.—The selection of Charles Nagel, former secretary of commerce and labor, as the third member of the federal board of media- tion and conciliation is announced here by Judge W. T. Chambers of ‘Washington, chairman of the board. Judge Chambers has departed for Chicago, where the board will meet Nov. 30 to arbitrate the differences between ninety-eight railroads oper- ating west of the Mississippi river and their 64,000 employes. United States Circuit Court Judge Pritchard of Richmond, Va., is the other mem- ber of the board. Hold Basket Social. Plans have been completed for a basket social which ‘'will be held at the Opsata school house, town of Frohn, Saturday evening, November 21. The proceeds will be used for the benefit of the school. B0%5-TM DEAT -LOSTMY, g ] Scoop Hasn’t Lost- All His Senses---Yet SENSE OF HEARMNG-IN = BOTH EARS CANT TELLW THENRE, —How TH'D00CE. HEN is not being practiced is the differ-|: REED PICTURES PRAISED Photo Collection of Former Bemidji Artist Are Installed at San Diago Exposition. HOW HIS SUCCESS WAS POSSIBLE Success marks the efforts of Row- land W. Reed, the former Bemidji artist, and his wonderful collection of pictures of American Indians not only secures a place, but a position of prominence, in every art display of consequence. The following from a San Diago paper will prove of inter- est to Reed’s Bemidji friends: The Reed collection of photo- ! Jgraphic art studies of North Ameri- can Indians, pronounced by archae- ological experts as the finest of its kind, is being installed in the arts and crafts building at the exposition grounds by Roland W. Reed, the maker. < Born and reared on an Indian res- ervation in Wisconsin, Reed grew up in friendliness with Indians and learned their manners and customs. His collection of photographs which show the life habits and pursuits of various fribes were obtained only by living among them, studying them and winning them to submis- sion to such photographs as he de- sired. In this manner he has gathered photographs intimate with the In- dian life in a truly remarkable de- gree and scope. Tribes of which Reed has obtained his pictures in- clude the Objiway, of Minnesota; Pigan and Blackfoot, of Montana, jand the Bloods of Alberta; Flathead and Cheyenne, of Montana, and the Mokt and Navajo, of Arizona. Letters to Dr. Edgar L. Hewett, director of exhibits at the Panama- California exhibit, in relation to Reed and his collection are- strong in praise. Charles F. Lummis, of the Southwest Society of Archaeolo- gy, wrote: “He has a collection of Indian photographs which would make Curtis turn in his grave—they are marvels of not only of artistic beauty but of historic truthfulness.” The exhibit, no doubt, will be one much sought at the exposition, and as time passes will become of pe- guliar historical value. The exhibit of photographs will be enhanced by a collection of Indian Yfophies; trappiugs, béad work, etc:, gathered by Mr. Reed among the tribes on his photographing trips. MEIKLEJOHN TO COME. Will Give Wonderful Act at Elks Minstrel Show. Walter Meiklejohn, known as the “Emperor of Magic,” and one of the most brilliant of ventriloquists, will perform here in connection with the Elks minstrel show of next week. His act equals any on the stage and will causc many a laugh from his Be- midji audiences. He will insert sev- eral local characters, thereby giving more color to his dialogue with his dummny,.which will make a hit. His slight of hand ability is as great as is his ventriloquism, for which he is noted. FED THREE HUNDRED PERSONS Men’s Supper of Last Night Most Successful Ever Served. More than 300 persons were fed by the men of the Presbyterian church at their fifth annual turkey supper served in the basement of the church last evening. Twenty-four large turkeys were served and the receipts totaled nearly $140. The supper was the most successful ever given by the men. Elks to Meet Tonight. There will be a regular meeting of the Elks lodge, 1052, this even- ing. Will begin promptly at & o’clock. OLIVER C. NEILSON, Sec'y. Dr. C. B. Powell returned to Be- midji last evening from Minneapolis iwhere he has been a patient in the i University hospital. He is slightly improved. A want ad will sell it for you. HOW'LLYUH \ MINISTER VAN DYKE. Said to Be Returning Home on Special Peace Mission. Minister Henry Van Dyke, who has left Holland on his way home to Amer- ica, asked for leave of absence on ac- count of ill health, and although there have been reports from Holland that he has a special peace mission he did not so state in his dispatches to the state department. He probably will report personally to President Wilson and Secretary Bryan on conditions in Europe, al- though it is generally understood now that peace overtures must originate with the belligerents before the Unit- ed States will take forward steps to arrange for mediation. MORE HIT BY ‘LID’ ORDER Detroit and Federal Dam Saloons Told to Close Shop by Govern- ment Indian Agents. BREWERS MAY NOT OBJECT Averaging ong town a day, _the agents of the Departmént 9(1{ an ‘Affairs have ordered the saloons to be closed on or before November 30, and so far as is known only nine places have been visited by Agent Larson- or his deputies. First, Walker was served with the closing notice, the same evening Be- midji received the order, and then came Nymore, Cass Lake, Bena, Det- roit and Federal Dam, Remer is re- ported as having been served and it is claimed Ball Club either has been or soon will be. This would indicate that only towns adjacent to Indian reservations and settlements will be closed by the Indian department. At any rate thin is the opinion of the Minnesota Brew- ers’ association and the Treaty league. Should steps be taken toward closing Hibbing, Brainerd and other cities outside the territory inhabited by Indians, according to F. W. Zoll- man, of St. Paul, attorney for the Brewers’ association, more litigation will follow. Mr. Zollman says that the decision does mot cover such places and that the supreme court did not intend to take away from them the right of home rule in these affairs. NEW FARMERS’' CLUB. Frohn Tillers of Soil Form Organiza- tion—Addressed by Carlson. One more Farmers’ club has been organized in Beltrami county, being in the town of Frohn. The first of- ficers elected were: Gus Berg, pres- ident; Stanley C. Smith, secretary. The meeting was enthusiastically at- tended and a talk by Institute Work- er Carlson appreciated. Mr. Carl- son told of the value of Farmers’ clubs to any community. The next meeting will be held at the home of Nels Wilett, on Saturday, Novem- ber 28. Ploneer want ads bring results. By “HOP" =~ WHYNUH STILL GOTCHER. SENSE oF FEEL-AWNTCHA, FEATURESTOCROWN BIG MINSTREL SHOW Program for Elks Lodge Entertain- ment Announced and Attraction Will Lead Previous Attempts. AL JESTER TO GIVE MONOLOGUE Coon Songs, Comedy and Yiddish Sketches to Add to Evening’s En- joyment—Seat Sale to Begin. Next week brings the Elks Min- strel show, and as a home talent pro- duction it is certain to surpass all previous _efforts. Each member of the cast is enthusiastic and so en- couraging are the rehearsals each evening that a successful entertain- ment is assured. To Be Features Galore. There will be jokes, all new, coeon songs, solos, monologues and comedy sketches. In addition there will be the chorus which is certain to be one of the chief attractions of the play. There are thirty in the chorus, com- prising the best voices in the city. - A Yiddish Sketch. William Chichester and Ralph Lycan will give a Yiddish sketch. At the former minstrel show they made a great hit and have promised some- thing entirely néw for next week. Then there will be Al H. Jester, in- terlocutor, with one of his famous monologues. He also will have a line ~f entirely new “stuff.”. Fraser and Gratton will feature in a comedy duo, “Back from Tipperary.” Meiklejohn, the Emperor of Magic, and ‘“Alice” will finish the show. Two Nights Next Week. The play will be staged at the Brinkman on two nights of mnext week, Friday and Saturday. Seats will be placed on sale Saturday. Three prices will be charged. Re- served seats 75 cents, general admis- sion 50 cents, and gallery 35 cents. This is the Program. Following is the program; look it over: PART L Opening Chorus—*“This ‘is the Life;" “Good Ship Mary Ann;” "Bur- gandy;” “He's a Devl “‘Dixfe “Land;” “Chinatown” *. ... AP Entire Company Solo—"In the Hills of Old Kentucky” Ollie Neilson Coon Song—*“Where You Goin'" Jack Herbert Solo—‘‘Oh Tennessee’ Frank Gratton Coon Song—*‘All Aboard for Dixie” Bert ‘Barker Ballad—“Goodby My Love, Goodby" E. R. Montgomery Coon Song—‘'Somebody Lied” .. Ralph Lycan Coon Song—*Ring Dat Dinner Bell” ‘Dick Fenton Finale—*“Keep Your Eye on Uncle Sammy” ...... P R Entire Company PART II (Act 1.) Gratton and Fraser, Comedy Duo ,in “Back From Tipperary.” (Act 2.) Al Jester—Monologue. (Act 3.) Chichester and Lycan. Original Yiddish Sketch. (Act 4.) Meiklejohn. Emperor of Magic. (Act 5.) Plantation Scene. Introducing Prof. Ricaido Fenton and his wonderful trained mule, “Alice.” STUDENTS TO ENTERTAIN First Literary Program of Winter to Be Given at High School Tomorrow Afternoon. PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTEND Arrangements have been completed for the literary program to be given by the students of the high school tomorrow afternoon at 2:30. Sev- eral weeks have been spent in pre- paration of this entertainment which will be the first given this year by the high school. An invitation has been issued to the public and a large number are expected to attend. The program will be as follows: Music by Col. Zoo Zoo’s Band. Debate—*Resolved, That Inter- scholastic Football Promotes the Best Interest in High Schools.” Affirma- tive—Ralph Johnson and Lucile Moritz; negative, Delbert Woods and _|Corinne Carlson, Dialogue—*“Two Dutiful Daugh- ters,” Marion Segal and Lucile Young. 2 Current Events—Daniel Gainey, Elaine {Boyd, Dorothy. Carson and _Chester Rinney. Music — “Pilgrim Maidens,” by IFourth grade girls. Cameras mounted upon gun stocks ;and operated by triggers have been llnventefl by a German for taking iphotognpm from a baloon. “SOOIETY.