Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, November 23, 1914, Page 1

VOLUME 12, No. 179. GERMANS NEAR POLAND CAPITAL (American Press) Petrograd, Nov. 23.—German cav- alry patrols have penetrated to with- in twenty miles of Warsaw, the cap- ital of Poland. Heavy fighting is still in progress today between Lo- wicz and Skierniewice, where the Russian forces are opposing the main line advance of the Germans under General Von Hinderberg. Reports received tell of the destruction of German cavalry ten miles in advance of the main battle line. London, Nov. 23.—Berlin officially asserts that the decision of the bat- tling in Russian Poland has been postponed by the arrival of Russian reinforcements. Vienna statements claim progress at all points in Po- land. Petrograd admits partial Teu- tonic successes, but claims the cap- ture of Gumbinnen, in east Prussia. The Germans have resumed artillery attacks at Ypres and claim to have driven a small British squadron off the coast of Nieuport. Soisson and Rheims are again being bombarded by the Germans and activities re- sumed in the Argonne region. London, Nov. 23.—The warring ar- mies on the west battlefront seem to have come to a pause, as if an in- terval s necessary for them to solve the new difficulties of their positions raised by the unexpected severity of the weather, while on the east front the meager news from Russian Po- land indicates that the Germans and Russians are battling along the whole front from the Warta to the Vistula, while to the north of the Vistula the Russlans are drawing back. No de- clslon, however, has been reached. In West Flanders reports from many sources indicated that all mili- tary operations have been suspended, while along the rest of the western line only desultory artillery duels prevent the front from giving the im- pression that a truce exists. A new crop of stories has arisen that the Germans are sending heavy guns and submarines by rail to Bel- glum, destined for the coast, while other reports, declare that long trains, capable all told of carrying 200,000 men, are being prepared to take Ger- man reinforcements from Belgium to the east front. Russia Captures Battery. Vienna - and - Berlilr-agree’ ‘that~-no decisive battles” have occurred in Po- land, while Petrograd savs that the German offensive between the Vistula and Warta rivers has been checked so definitely that the Russians have been able to resume the aggressive, an at- titude which they signalized by the capture of a battery to the northwest of Lodz. Although Lodz is near the center of the German-Russian battle line London has received advices pointing out that this movement indi- cates the Germans are in danger of being outflanked. It is difficult to con- celve of a flanking movement here unless the Russians are present in enoromus strength. The latest advices from Berlin say Germany “has great expectations con- cerning the outcome near lLodz and it generally is taken for granted that the glgantic Russian army, in spite of its rumerical superiority, is threatened seriously by General von Hinden- burg's ingenious strategy, and his spirited offensive movement.” The official Berlin statement adds that the retreat of the Russians is made difi- cult by the fact that the Germans de- stroyed all rallroads, bridges and high- ways. Berlin believes a Russian de- feat in Poland will decide the entire campaign In the east, asserting the Russians are without trained reserves, ammunition and officers. WAS NOT HOSTILE ACT Washirgton, Nov. 23.—Captain Ben ton C. Decker of the cruiser Tennes- see has reported that the firing on the ship’s launch by Turkish forts at Smyrna, Asia Minor, was not intend- ed as a hostile act. After a conference with President Wilson Secretary Tumulty gave out the following statement: “Boat from the Tennessee tried to enter the harbor, which the Turkish government had declared closed. A shot was fired across her bow to stop it. The captain of the Tennessee re- ports that it was not intended as a hostile act. “A full investigation of the matter is being made and explanations have been asked of the Turkish govern- ment. Further Delay Likely. “Previous attempts to communi- cate with Ambassador Morgenthau in Constantinople have led to delays of as much as a week.” Secretary Daniels authorized the statement that Captain Decker's first message on Nov. 18, reporting the firing, contained the words, “act not hostile.” He announced that CaptainDeck- er’s dispatch reporting the firing con- tained the words, “act not hostile, but unfriendly.” The navy department announce- ment omitted the contradictory phrase, according to Mr. Daniels, in order to verify it, and word has come that the message was correct as originally sent. Secretary Daniels was unable:to explain its meaning and said that it seemed to him an ex- pression of opinjon of the captain of the Tennessee without exact knowl- ' edge of what took place on shore. ADOLPHE MESSIMY. v “French War Minister o, “urels . at the Front. e S Photo by American Press Assoclation. Major Adolphe Messimy, at one time minister of war in the French cabjinet and who recently was decorat- ed with the Legion of Honor for an act of bravery on the battlefield, has been promoted to the rank of Heuten- ant colonel. The former war minister went to the front at the outbreak of the war as a member of the general staff, PROGRAN NOW COMPLETE Committee in Charge of Elks’ Lodge of Sorrow Session Announce All Arrangements Complete. DR. G. F. SWINNERTON TO SPEAK With Dr. George F. Swinnerton, a prominent physician of Internation- al Falls as the principal speaker, plans for the Elks’' lodge of sorrow services, which are to be held on the afternoon of December 6, at the Brinkman theatre have been com- pleted, announced Dr. A. V. G#rlock, chairman of the committee on ar- rangements, today.. - 2 Archdeacon H. F. Parshall of Cass Lake, will give the invocation. A musical program has been arranged for which will consist of vocal solos, a male quartette and Remfrey’s or- chestra. Mrs. Swinnerton of Inter- national Falls, will sing, as will Miss Elizabeth Erickson, of this city. Miss Rubie Henrionnet will give a reading and a male quartette, comprising Nat Given, Ollie Neilson, C. J. Wood- mansee and Bert Barker will sing. There has been no deaths in the Bemidji lodge during the past year. The theatre will be appropriately decorated with Elks' emblems for the occasion: GUESSING AT GERMAN PLANS May Use Burning Oil to Drive Allies From Trenches. Paris, Nov. 23.—Reports indicate that the Germans may be about to use a new plan of driving the allied troops from their trenches in Flanders by the use of huge steel barges of burning oil. Barges in great numbers have been brought up from the rear, together with great quantities of crude oil. It is believed to be the intention of the Germans to launch these along the Yser canal and in the inundated sec- tions between Dixmude and the coast. Fighting along the northern front is still confined to artillery fire. There are signs of renswed activity of the British at Arras, however, having for its objective the piercing of the Ger- man line of communication. Hold Sale Saturday. On next Saturday the annual Christmas sale of the Episcopalian church guild will be held in the base- ment of the church, Tenth street and Beltrami avenue. Lloyd Lilye and Miss Hazel Lilye (IN: NE!I WARI.I&IIMENT Abenmmbl’e&wolbu__ Street—Is Equipped With. Latest in Fixtures. INSTALL FINE S0DA FOUNTAIN ‘With the opening of Abercrombie & Macready’s new store on Third street, Bemidj is given ome of the most complete and attractive cigar and- confectionery establishments in northern Minnesota. s The new store, ‘which is one door west of the building formerly occu- pied, was opened for business this morning. The- fixtures are of the latest-design for the proper handling of 'tobne@ and ecigars, providing am- ple and convenient space for the dis- playing of newspapers, magazines, pipes, fruit and other asticles. In addition one of the finest soda fountains north of St. Paul, has been installed. The fountain is the larg- est’ ever brought to Bemidji and is complete in every detail. This will be operated in connection with an ice cream parlor. Arch Naugle, an ex- pert soda fountain dispenser, will be in charge of this departn nt. A complete line of clgfirs, fruit, tobacco, newspapers, candy, ete., will be carried in the stock at the store. MUSICAL COMEDY COMING. Feature Show Billed for Brinkman Wedr‘esday and Thursday. “The Honeymobn Express,” a merry musical comedy of the mile-a- minute laugh variety, will be the first offering of the all-star English musical comedy company, the “Ver- satiles,” when they come to the Brinkman for two nights and a Thanksgiving matinee, starting Wednesday, November 25. This comedy was written by the well- known British author, F. Stuart- Whyte, from a series of amusing in- cidents which came to his attention while traveling from Vancouver to Halifax. The stage version of the bold hold-up may be a bit highly col- ored to make it blend into the music- al comedy vein of the piece, but the main occurrences were taken from actual life. *“The Honeymoon Ex- press. will be given on Wednesday evening and '.rhursday matinee. Thursday evemng the company will offer the big London musical suc- cess, ‘““Scottie in Japan,” with its scenes laid in a Japanese Tea Garden. Each of these musical comedies is preceded by the Old Country Pier rots in a forty-five minute program of new songs and dances. . There are ten song numbers in the Pierrot show and a dozen in each of the musical plays, making a total of twenty-two in each of the offerings. TO ELECT OFFICERS. R. H. Carr Post to Hold Annual Meet- ing on Saturday of Next Week. L. G. Pendergast, commander of the R. H. Carr Post, G. A. R., has is- sued a notice requesting all comrades to be in attendance at the annual meeting which will be held in the Odd Fellows’ hall on Saturday, December 5. There will be election of officers. WILL BAR ST. PAUL PAPER Canadian Postal Authorities Exclude Some German Publications. Winnipeg, Nov. 23.—Canadian pos- tal authorities have barred from the mails four New York German news- papers. It is now a criminal offense for any one in Canada to sell or have in his possession any of these publica- tions. Within the next few days other German newspapers published in the United -States will be excluded, in- cluding one published in St. Paul and one issued at Bismarck, N. D. The charge against them is that they mis- represent the cause of the allies. 0. J. Weekly, of Gully, and party, 0. J. Tagley, of Gully, and party, returned to Bemidji this morning from Nebish where they have spent of Cass Lake returned to their home 'Several days hunting. They secured today after spending the past few days as guests at the William Lilye home of this city. i A want ad will sell it for you. six deer. H. L. Repass will leave this even- ing for San Francisco, traveling via Portland. i********** that the minfmum ‘Wage passed by the lli ture; unconstitutiom Catlin today handed down his ! decision ordering a temporary injunction against flhte Au- ditor Iverson and membérs of the Minimum Wage ‘commis- sion, from expendihg further money -in the work ‘of the commission. > a'*t**f**t*r**t**** fi#ii«iikl**’i’ E e FORESTRY STUDENTS ENJOY CAMP LIFE University Summer Seeding, Grafting, § HAVE CHOICE ITASCA ?A!K LAND % Has Wide Variety of Study—Work Carried On With a Comparative- i @ Another annual forest;camp of the University of Mlnnm{!orentry col- lege recently closed, the sixth session at the Itasca State park: This year the camp was lnspected by a large number of Bemidji Pmnl. attract- ing the attentiom of nagrly all who visited the park. Thé camp 18 near thl choieest sec- tions of timber in Minesota's 25,000 acre park at Lake Itesca, Where mem- bers of the junior forestry class have use of the most fully eéquipped and favorably situated forest woods sta- tion in the United States. Minnesota being a pioneer in forestry education, the'summer headquarters in one of the earliest established. Four and one-half months study under practical woods. ¢oncitiors ut the Itasca camp is required of for- estry students at the university. The time alloted to the werk embraces two months in the spribg at the end of the junior year nnd hg fullowlng summer. 15 o Wide Variety ol Camp Study. Arriving at the summer school camps about April 15, when except for belated snow storms spring has set in, the students began a systematic campaign of forest studies and con- ditions lasting until September 1. Seeding of principal native species, transplanting and care and selection of the seedings are included in the nursery work, which is put under way in April and May to conform to the natural seasonal requirements. Sylviculture—the growing of trees in stands—is one of the chief branches of forestry taken up. Exhaustive studies into the various growth fac- tors of soil, heat, moisture, light and shade, applying to the widely differ- ent types of timber trees in Minne- sota with attention concentrated on the species important commercially are made through fleld work with auxiliary lectures and reading. Course in Mensuration. A course in mensuration, largely work in the field, covers timber cruising, valuation surveys, measure- ment of lumber and logs by different units, the volume, growth and yield of individual trees. and stands, the formation of log measurement rules, and scientific stand, height, volume and yield tables. Surveying, topographic mapping and map drawing is carried on under field conditions and difficulties. Diseases of trees and methods of combatting them are outlined and shown in the fleld in a forest path- ology course, with further study, col- lection and classification of insects affecting forest trees. Through an organization of their own the students conduct their camp, purchasing supplies and hiring a cook, at a comparatively small ex- pense. 5 Six Instructors in Camp. In addition to the regular forestry college faculty, consisting of Profes- sors Edward G. Cheney, John P. Wentling and John H. Allison, the MANY T0 ATTEND BANQUET Delegates From' Other Cities to Be Present at' Knights of Columbus Ceremonies Thursday. ABOUT FIFTY TO BE INITIATED Bemidji’s Knights of ' Columbus council will be enlarged to the ex- tent of fifty members Thanksgiving day evening, there being about that number of candidates who will be ini- tiated. In attendance at the cere- monies there will be delegates from many cities of the northern section of the state and a monster banquet, prepared in true Thanksgiving style, will be served for the entertainment of the visitors. The dinner will be prepared by the women of St. Philip’s Catholic church, and will be served in the basement of the church, which is now elaborately finished and decor- ated for such occasions. Attorney P. J. Russell, grand knight of the Bemidji council, will act as toastmaster and talks will be given by Rev. Father Ryan of Carl- ton, Rev. Father Buchler of Grand Rapids, Rev. Father Philippe of Be- midji and others. % After the spread the initiation services will be held in the city hall. Delegations are expected from St. Cloud, Crookston, Duluth, Brainerd, Grand Rapids, International Falls, Thief River Falls, Virginia and Hib- bing. college of agriculture contributes Edward M. Freeman, assistant dean and professor of botany; Arthur G. Ruggles, professor of entomology, and J. J. Wilson of the engineering department. The class of 1915, in camp at Itas- ca this summer, numbered seven, Henry M. Dennis, Ashland Wis:, Paul Sischo, St. Paul; Virne Bird, Spring- ville, Utah; Frank Dunn, Waseca; J. D.-€hance, Little Falls; Carl Hawkin- son, Virginia, and T. S. Hansen, of Cedar Falls, Iowa. - ENJOYED TRIP EAST. Bemidji Man Returns From Visit to 0ld Home—Boosts Country. H. B. Southworth returned Sunday morning from a four weeks’ visit with: relatives- and friends in New. York, Boston and Vermont. In Bos- ton Mr. Southworth visited a brother who he had not seen for thirty-eight years and in New York, where he was born, he had not been for thirty- five years. Mr. Southworth states that the country is very much dif- ferent from what western people, as a rule, expect to find it. The farms there are up to date in every respect, with large modern houses and barns. The soil which many expect to find poor and worn out, is very produc- tive and a large quantity of fruit is raised. A great deal of stock is raised on the farms and often a farmer with only forty acres of land will have a herd of fifty head of cat- tle. He reported an instance where a farmer made $3,000 a year from dairy products. Many retired farm- ers live in the cities in the east and have large, beautiful, modern homes. Mr. Southworth has been a resident of this city for the past twelve years. and moved here from Wisconsin. HURT IN AUTO ACCIDENT. HENRY MORGENTHAU. Ambassador to- Turkey -Is In- vmlullhg= Attack on Tennessee. -|ance with ~|therein contained. Photo by American Press Assoclation Ambassador. Morgenthau, at Con- stantinople, has been instructed to demand an official explanation of the Turkish attack on the cruiser Tennes- see. At the same time the command- ers of the Tennessee and North Caro- lina have been notified by Secretary Daniels, at the direction of the presi- dent, to do nothing that would em- barrass this government and to await further instructions from Washington: The Tennessee.is still at Chios, the Grecian island to which she went after leaving Smyrna, and the North Carolina is at Beirut. BAND TO GIVE CONCERT Director Remfrey Announces Program for Next Entertainment by Be- midji’s Musical Organization. SPECIAL NUMBERS ARRANGED F — Alden Remfrey, director of the Be- midji’ band, this morning announced the program which will be given at the concert Wednesday evening. Sev- eral.qggctal xms;hnva been ar- ranged” for s “éntertainment "| should pack the City hall:~ e This is the program: 32 ““The Trader” Remfrey 2. ove Sparks” ...... 7 . Holzmann 3. Overture— 'The Silver Bell”. Schlepegrall 4. Vucnl So]fl—salected ........ Miss Elizabeth Erickson 5. Intermezzo—*‘Le Secret” ..... .. Gautier 7. Inifrument#l Solo. 8. Selection—“Lucrezia Borgia’ MORE TOWNS ADDED Government Agents Working Slow But Closing Orders Now Include ] More Than Fifteen Towns. RANGE BARS ORDER NEW STOCK Owners Confident That Law Will Not Be Enforced as Result of Secret Investigation Made There. ~ Just five days more and Bemidji, together with a host of other towns in the ‘territory of the 1856 Indiam Treaty, will be “dry” by order of the Indian ‘department, acting in sccord- the - liquor provisiong ‘While no defin- ite announcement has been made by the Indian agents concerning just how-much territory of the “dry” zone is to be included in the closing cam- paign, they have continued to issue closing orders until the number of towns in which the saloons are cer- tain to close, now totals twenty. Solway to Close. Among the last towns to be closed include Solway, Hackensack and sev- eral towns in the nelghhorhoml of De- troit. Hibbing and Chisholm saloon men, who last week were considering a protest against-the enforcement of the treaty in those two cities because they were believed to be outside of the boundary line, do not fear the “1id,” and are beginning to lay in new stocks of liquors and are other- wise going ahead as though they ex- pect to continue doing things at the old stands. Current rumor has it that after making a secret investiga- tion of conditions in Chisholm and Hibbing, government representatives reported in favor of permitting bar- rooms in the two places to remain open. Away From Agency. Chisholm and Hibbing are both lo- cated some distance from the near- TOTREATYDRY ZONE est Indian reservation, and there are few Indians living close . by who would be affected by the enforcement of the terms of the 1855 Indiag treaty under which Commissioner Sélls ordered the closing of all dram- shops wuhln the- tarrlmry oovered the- treaty: 5 Whether Unele Sam is merely winking his starboard eye or whether an understanding has been reached whereby no change is to be made in the existing order of things on the range is unannounced. Grand Rapids Prepared. At Grand Rapids, although no or- der has been served, the saloons are ready to close next Saturday night, as are,several other cities which the agents have not visited. IS DANGEROUS PRACTICE . Tobani 9. Mnrch— ‘'The Jungle Klnz".. . . Remfrey A dance will follow the concert. “ST. ELM0” AT GRAND 8Six Reel Balboa Film to Be Offered At Two Shows Tomorrow. “St. Elmo,” will be the attraction at the Grand Theatre tomorrow even- ing. This old melodrama on the Ole Anderson Breaks Shoulder When Machine Tips on Side. Ole Anderson, the Bemidji avenue hotel man, is suffering from a broken 'shoulder, sustained Saturday when an automobile, owned and driven by John Goodman, the contractor, skidded and turned} over on its side. Anderson was one of a party of four in the machine, but was the only person se- riously injured. The accident took place on the First street. grade ap- ‘proach to the Union station. Mrs. J. M. Richards went to Min- neapolis last evening where she will spend several days. A. 0. Hoganson and E. F. Stevens went to Shooks Spur Saturday where they will hunt big game for a !ewl days. screen is more than likely to attract attention on-account of the rémark- able success that it had years ago and more because it has only recently had a popular revival. The clearness and beauty of this picturization of the story will also please the many who have not had the pleasure of see- ing it on the stage. It is a success, for it carries through all its six reels the spirit of the original story and the quality that has pleased in the past numbers of people. There is one point in which this production is pre- eminent; its photography. The na- ture of the story give a big chance| for double exposures and for the fad- Thin Ice Skating Sure to Bring Acoi- dent—Several Fall in Lake. During the past few days several accidents have been narrowly avert- ed on Lake Bemidji, many boys tak- ing careless risks in skating on thin or ‘“rubber” ice. Yesterday no less than five boys broke through the ice, falling into the icy waters, and on 'Saturday one lad was forced-to swim, reaching assistance before pulled in under by his drenched clothing and heavy skates. Many small boys de- light in playing on thin ice and un- less the practice is stopped a drown- ing is sure to result. Parents should warn children to keep off dangerous ice. The ice is perfectly safe for more than a block from shore and plenty of fun and /enjoyment may be found without venturing to the un- safe districts. AKELEY TO PLAY HERE. First Basketball Game of Season Scheduled for Thursday. ing out and in of visions, and in ac- complishing these effects the camera work has been perfectly - accurate. There is often great picturesqueness in the scene-making, and these are set fourth before us in clearly drawn, life-like pictures. Need any neip? 'Iry a want ad. REPORTER Goo BYE. GWENDILLEETA SEEOLON THURSDAY - R gAY Some Prize In View By “HOP With a team regarded as being of exceptional strength, Akeley —will play the Bemidji Basketball team in this city Thanksgiving evening. The Bemidji boys are determined to win the contest as it will be the initial game of a series which 18 to be played for the mnorthwest: championship, Practice has been held every night and several hard fights are being waged for positions, Manager Jacob- son announcing that the make-up of the team will not be definitely known - until the first few games of the schedule have been played, and every candidate given an opportunity to show his worth. The game will be played on the Armory floor. Soil Expert Here. R. F. Murray, soil expert of the Northern Pacific. railroad, returned to St. Paul Satdrday evening, after having spent the day in Bemidji. M. E. Smith, of the Smith-Robin- son Lumber ecompany, returned to his home in Minneapolis Saturday night- after spending several days hefe on business matters, s 3 2