Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, November 25, 1914, Page 1

VOLUME 12, NO. 181. FORTY CENTS PER MONTH. . GERMANS RENEW EFFORT T0 REAC %, ENGLISH CHANNEL London, Nov. 25.—Berlin officially reports the Russian counter offensive in Poland has failed, while Petro- grad reports that the Russian de- fense still holds fast. Berlin says all Russian attacks in East Prussia have been repulsed. Vienna reports suc- cessful sorties by the Austrian gar- rison at Przemysl. Unofficial ad- vices indicate that the Germans are renewing their attempt to reach the English Channel by piercing the al- lied lines between Yyres, Belgium, and Labassee, France. — London, Nov. 25.—General von Hind- enburg’s army, which last week was sweeping toward Warsaw in its sec- ond advance through Russian Poland, i8 1eported from Petrograd to be ir retreat after having experienced se- rions reverses inflicted by the Rus- sians, who, with reinforcements, made a brilliant stand between the Vlslulls and Warta rivers. An official communication given out in Petrograd says the Germans are retreating from the line running from Strykow to Zgierz, Zdunska, Wola and Wozniki. This line runs from the northeast of Lodz down past that town to the southwest. Berlin, however, officially reports there is no decision in the east. The German statement says in Northern Poland the fierce fighting which has been taking place still is without result. In Southern Poland the battle in the region of Czenstoch- wa has come to a standstill, says the German statement, which adds that on the southern wing to the north- east of Cracow the Teuton allies’ at- tack is progressing. In East Prussia, the statement says, the Germans are holding their own to the northeast of the plain of the Ma- zurian lake region. The German state- ment does not mention the unofficial report of the capture of Gumbinnen, Cast Prussia, by the Russians. Petro- grad has not confirmed this reported victory. Intermittent Cannonade. In the western arema of the war the present lines of battle seem to show little change. The French offi- clal statement says along a greater part of the front the Germans mani- fested their activity particularly by an Intermittent cannonade, which, however, was less spirited than on the preceding day. There were some in- fantry attacks, which the allies say were repulgsed. These attacks were particularly violent in the Argomne, where the French say they gained some territory, and in the region of Four-de-Paris. Between the Argonne and the Vosges a heavy fog inter- fered with operations. British warships again appeared off the Belgian coast and bombarded Lombaertzyde and Zeebrugge, accord- ing to the German official statement, which adds that German troops suf- fered slight damage from the bom- bardment, but a number of Belgian villagers were killed and injured. Oth- erswise, the German statement says, the situation in the west is un- changed. . Rheims, Soissons and Ypres con- tinue to suffer from the cannonading of the Germans that has been going on for weeks, but there has been no renewal of the concentrated German attempt to yreak through to the coast of France, although all signs seem to indicate that they may attempt this movement again at any moment. Still more troops are being brought up and it is now said the plan is to reach the French coast by Dec. 10. The Germans show few signs of be- ing staggered by their enormous losses in Ilanders. BOMB DAMAGES BUILDING Dropped by Germans Near American Consulate at Warsaw. Washington, Nov. 25.—A bomb from a German airship fell in front of the American consulate at Warsaw, breaking the windows of the con- sulate, but injuring no one within, ac- cording to a telegram from American Ambassador Marye at Pétrograd. Several persons in the street in front of the consulate were killed or wounded, but none, was an American. The incident was regarded here as indicating the proximity of the Ger- man advance guard to Warsaw. SHOW CERTAIN TO BE WINNER Tickets for Elks Minstrel Entertain- ment Rapidly Disposed of. Indications point to a crowded house at the Brinkman theatre Fri- day evening when the Elks Minstrel show will be staged. Nearly all of the reserved seats for Friday night have been disposed of and many for Saturday evening have been sold. Only a few choice seats for the first performance can now be obtained at Netzer's. A rehearsal was held at SflflULl)Al)flPTPLAN i i lllhiflhfllflffli.‘ UNION SERVICETOMORROW Special Thanksgiving Services Ar- ranged for by Several Bemidji Houses of Worship. HAVE FAITH IN FUTURE R. C. Hayner, On Return From Mich- igan, Says Financiers Are Optimis- tic in Discussing Business. AKELEY PASTOR TO PREACH THIS SECTION WELL ADVERTISED Pastors of several churches of Be- midji special Thanksgiving day services as follows: Presbyterian, Baptist and Methodist. There will be union Thanksgiving R. C. Hayner, real estate man of this eity, has returned from a week’s business trip through Michigan, Illi- nois and Towa. Mr. Hayner owns property in Battle Creek, Michigan, and while there met some of the prominent financiers of that state. have announced services in the Methodist church at 10:30 in the morning. Rev. D. D. “Everybody seems to be full of op- Day of Akeley, Minnesota, will|timism with regard to the immediate preach the sermon. A double quar-|future,” said Mr. Hayner in speaking tette, composed of members of the|of his trip. ‘‘Orders are coming in three church choirs, will sing. Rev.|and new business prospects are nu- S. E. P. White, pastor of the Pres-|merous,” he continued. byterian church; Rev..I. D. Alvord,| “Over in Michigan the people are pastor of the Baptist chluvlr =fénthusiastic about northern-Michigan C. W. Gilman, pastor of the Methudist lands, and knaw little abaut north-~ church. | ern Minnesota conditions. But when you get into Illinois and Iowa you hear nothing else but Minnesota land conditions. We are certainly well advertised in those states and farm- ers in these sections are making plans to either move here or come up to look over the field.” Catholic. There will be high mass in the morning at 8 o’clock. J. J. T. Phil- ippe, pastor. First Scandinavian Lutheran. Thanksgiving services in the Eng- lish language in the morning at ASKS FOR NEW TRIAL. 10:30. A cordial invitation is ex- . tended to all. Osmund Johnson,|Frank Gagnon Appeals From Verdict pastor. for $1,200 Given Martin Duer. Swedish Lutheran. Thanksgiving services at 7:30 in In chambers this morning, Judge C. W. Stanton listened to a motion the evening. A children’s Sunday|for a new trial in the Martin Duer school program will follow immedi-|against Frank Gagnon case. Duer ately after the services. Special|was awarded a verdict of $1,200 atl music. A free lunch will be served.|the September term of court, the jury J. H. Randahl, pastor. holding that amount due the plain- - tiff for an injury brought about Johnson-Larson. through his being handled roughly Monday evening, a pretty wed- by Gagnon. The accident took place ding was solemnized at the home of [!2st summer when Duer, as the evi- Mr. and Mrs. Hans Larson of Ny-|dence showed, was hurled to the more, when their daughter, Miss sidewalk in front of the Gagnon sa- Alles, béeamie the bride of Alfred|100% Striking in euch a manner that Johnson, Rev. George Larson of Ny:|°P¢ of his legs was broken. Charles more officiating. The ceremony was Scrutchin appeared for the defend- performed in the presence of thirty a}:t, and, John Gibbuns for the plaln- guests, and the house was prettily tiff, when the motion for a new trial decorated for he occasion. The wed-| "% 2rgued this morning. ding march was played by Morken of Nymore. The bride wore a charm- ing gown of white silk and carried a| Robert Nelson, who died at one of bouquet of carnations. Miss LaBrie[the local hospitals Monday after- was bridesmaid and the groom was|noon, will be buried in the family attended by Paul Johnson. Imme-|lot at Brainerd tomorrow. The body diately after the ceremony, a sump-|is now at the Huffman & O’Leary un- tuous wedding dinner was served. dertaking parlors and will be shipped in the morning. Nelson had been a W. A. Walker, night desk sergeant |resident of Bemidji for nearly fif- at the City hall, resumed his duties|teen years. ! last night after a vacation of twoy e e weeks. During his absence Mike| Mrs. Olive Davis of Laporte is the Downs had charge. Downs will re-|guest of her brother, Ray Dennis, turn to his work on the M. & I, Mon-|and wife of Doud avenue. She will day, following a lay-off of several|remain in the city a couple of weeks. weeks, necessitated because of an in- - Burial at Brainerd. a Allllumrilnuum. ; /L_.%//fi» s llfil']",fli i 'h"l““ HOW AUTOS - ARE MADE Four Thousand Fest of Movie Film at Grand Sajurday Featuring Manufasture of Maxwell Car. WILL BE GIVEN FREE OF CHARGE Bemidji is to hdve a complete thirty-six million dollar automobile factory with a eapacity of over foun hundred cars a day. At least that is what A. A. Carter, local agent for thé Maxwell motor cars, claims, as he has secured a very novel entertainment in the form of a moving picture lecture which will be given free to the public at the Grand theatre.on the evening of De- cember 5. ! & Four thousand feet of film show every detail in t] nufacture of the well known 1“26." 2 Begihning Wi “teel fifls; the work is carrted down:on through the chemical laboratories, the foundry forge and machine departments. The assembly departments;are shown im detail and a complete automobile is made, assembled and tested right be- fore the audience. Then, to add more to the interest, a travelogue embracing scemes in California, the virgin forests of ‘Washington and Oregon and other picturesque views in different points in the United States, including races and hill climbs, are to be shown. H. E. Johnson, an expert from the Maxwell factory, will accompany the pictures and give an interesting lec- ture as they are shown. BEMIDJI READY FOR GAME. Basketball Five Determined to Win From Akeley Tomorrow. With the championship of the northwest, and possibly the nation as its goal, the Bemidji basketball team will enter the game with Ake- ley tomorrow night, which is the first of the season, determined to se- cure a victory. The last practice was held last night and the boys dis- played mid-season speed and accur- acy in basket shooting. Akeley is held in high regard by Bemidji and to win the team will have to play a fast article of ball. The local five will appear in attractive new suits, being cardinal in color, bearing a large “B” on the front of the jer- sey and Schneider Bros., printed across the back. It is expected that a large crowd will witness the game which will start at 8 o’clock in the Armory. The Bemidji lineup will in- clude Brandon, Howe, Peck, Trafton, Bestul, Jacobson, Miller and Bell. An English aviator, using a new type of folding 'parachute, recently jured foot. SCOO! Need any neip? _irv a want ad. THE CUB REPORTER the Brinkman last evening and the entire show was gone through with. The end men, every one of them funny, have a string of absolutely new jokes which will be sprung and the songs, chorus and solos, are ex-| ceptionally good. There will also be some feature specialty work and the show is certain to make a big hit. Will Russell left this morning for Minneapolis where he will spend Thanksgiving, - I dropped 2,000 feet in safety. Such Is Life In The Army ORWAITTWOYEARS| Governor-elect Hammond Says Effi- ciency Bill Should Pass Legislature In Practically Present Form. WORK OF BOARD NOT DONE Competent Employes of State Doing Much Useless Worrying—Wrong < Meaning for Civil Service. — (By J. 8. Pardee) St. Paul, Nov. 25.—(Special to the Pioneer.) —Three sand people on the state payroll have been wonder- ing a.little apprehensively = what would become of. their positions when the efficiency .plan is adopted. Not 'thatbnny of them doubt that they ought to remain in the service, but |they are worried a little about pass- ing the civil service examination or fthey fear the néw appointing power, whoever he may be, will not have the right idea. . . Worrying Not Necessary. Most of ‘this worrying is wholly unnecessary. . Nobody, under this plan, will -be asked to pass an exam- ination -for the job he is now hold- ing. There would not be any sense in that. Work done beats any ex- amination as a test of fitness. Ex- aminations will be required for peo- ple who are trying to break in or for people in the service applying for a new job—not for those who are on the job. Help Good Officials. Most of the worrying is wholly un- necessary. In some places, presum- ably, the number of employes will be reduced. It has been pointed out that a separate oil inspector in every county is not absolutely necessary. There are other places something like that, but generally speaking, the only idea the appointing officers will have, will be to keep those that are doing good work. You could almost hear the sigh of relief when that fact became gener- tutions, for everyone knew at once that that meant he was to stay. What Hammond Thinks. “This bill should pass substanti- ally as it has been drawn up, or plan shoutd be abandoned-until-a- slature-is- assembled that will adopt it.” That is what Governor-elect Hammond said to the efficiency com- mission. After going over the ground in con- ferenc ewith them, he said: “I am for this plan. I do not of course mesn that it is unamendable or that the legislature ought to accept any ready made bill. But I have heard that if this position or that position or some other position is to be disturbed, the; bill cannot pass. It seems to me if the completeness of the plan is to be destroyed in this way, it would better wait than to be passed in some man- gled form. And the people should know who is responsible for its fail- ing and for what reasons.” Work Not Through. C. P. Craig, chairman of the com- mission, had just said that with the submission of his report, the com- mission’s work was done. Mr. Ham- mond gently chided him on that point. ““The commission still has a duty to perform,” he said. “You may not simply hold yourselves ready to answer questions when called up- on; you must actively defend your plan.” WILL OPERATE NEXT MONDAY Bemidji Drinking Establishments Not to Close Saturday Night. While it has been the belief of many that the saloons of Bemidji would close next Saturday night, be- cause of the order of the government Indian department, such is not to be the case, for the drinking parlors will open for business Monday morn- ing as usual, remaining open until 11 o’clock that night. This will be in keeping with the order of the In- dian agent, which reads, “you are hereby notified to discontinue your ‘business on or before November 30, 1914.” To date no order to close has been served upon the saloon men of Kelliher to close. WHYSEE GENRA T DONT B'LONGT'ME. A\ TSAPETORA LADY FRIENDS -T WASIUST TAKING elly known in the offices and insti- |- KX KRR KRR KRR KKK EI.OBOFH.AGIC A KEKKK KKK KKK Walter Meiklejohn, Vaudeville Star, * Who Will Entertain at Elks Minstrel Show. Splendid Program Arranged for Musical Entertainment — Miss Elizabeth Erickson to Sing Solo . WILL BE FOLLOWED BY DANCE With a splendid program as the drawing card it is expected that the band concert which is to be given in the city hall this evening will be well attended. Miss Elizabeth Erick- son will sing a solo. The organiza- tion is playing better than ever be- fore and deserves to have its enter- tainments well attended. Each mem- ber of the band appreciates encourage- ment and it comes as an incentive for better work. The concert is free. 1. March—*“The Trader” Remfrey 2. Waltz—*“Love Sparks" ...... ................... Holzmann 3. Gavotte—‘Forest Whispers”. . Losey 4. Overture—*The Silver Bell”. . .................. Schlepegrell 5. Intermezzo—‘‘Le Secret” Gautier 6. Vocal Solo—Selected ........ Miss Elizabeth Erickson 7. Meditation—*Angel of Love” % Giese m-—— Lucrezia Borgia’ s . Tobani 9. March— 'The Jungle Klng"“ ................ Remfrey A dnnee will follow the program for which a small admission charge will be made. PREPARE FOR BANQUET Tickets for-Affair of Merchants’ Asso- ciation Distributed Yesterday— Plan Special Entertainment. PRESIDENT BARKER TO PRESIDE Tickets for the banquet, of Decem- ber 9, were distributed among the members of the Merchants’' associa- tion at the meeting held Tuesday af- ternoon, to all present, and members of the association who were not there may secure them from J. K. Given, who has charge of this department. President E. A. Barker will pre- side as toastmaster after the banquet, and is completing arrangements for an interesting program. Mr. Barker is peculiarly adapted for this posi- tion and with him in charge, those attending may be assured of a most enjoyable evening. Miss Rubie Henrionnet and Miss Margaret Newton, both prominent young women in Bemidji social and entertainment circles, have kindly consented to give a reading and solo, respectively. In addition to these numbers, Prof. W. B. Stewart will ad- dress the gathering and other inter- esting numbers will also be added. Mrs. John Thompson left this af- ternoon for Crookston, where she will visit at the John Hakkerup home for two weeks. For removing paper caps from milk bottles a Rhode Island inventor has patented a spring wire tool. BAND CONCERT TONIGHT ] +/SUGGESTS PARCELS BE SENT EARLY Postmaster Erickson Says This Must Be Done to Insure Delivery of Christmas Presents On Time. 2 OFFERS OTHER INFORMATION Calls Attention to Few Simple Rules in Using Parcel Post—Must Be Wrapped Fully and Plainly “The season for holiday packages will soon be with us again and we wish to remind you of the necessity of mailing your parcels as early as possible in order to insure safe and speedy delivery,” said Anton Erick- son, postmaster, this morning. “We asked your co-operation in this a year ago and we certainly appreciated your efforts along these lines at that time."” The enormous growth of that healthy youngster, the parcel post, has exceeded even the expectations of Uncle Sam, and necessitates the employing of extra help during the holiday season, and government offi- cials have provided for additional clerks, carriers and horse conveyance for the delivery of parcel post and Xmas packages. Gives Wonderful Empetus. The establishment of the parcel post has given a wonderful empetus to the use of the mails as a means of distributing Christmas 'gitfs, and in view of the increased limit, reduced postage rates, and other extensions of the service during the past year, it is anticipated that the amount of mail during the aproaching holiday season will exceed all previous rec- ords. In order that the Christmas mail be handled promptly and satis- factorily, it is essential that the pub- lic co-operate with the postal ser- vice to the fullest possible extent by observing the following simple con- ditions: Some Simple Conditions Prepay postage fully on all parcels. Address parcels fully and plainly. Place name and address of sender on all matter. Pack parcels carefully and wrap them securely, but do not seal them, as sealed parcels are subject to poat- age-of the letter rate. ~Mail parcels ‘early; they ‘may be - marked, “Do not open until Christ- mas.” Insure valuable parcels, fee five or ten cents. 8 Concerning Inscriptions, ‘Written inseriptions such as “Merry Christmas,” ‘“Happy New Year,” With best wishes,” and num- bers, names or letters for purpose of description, are permissable additions to fourth class (parcel post) mail. Books may bear simply dedicatory inscriptions not of a personal nature. Other written additions subject par- cles to letter postage. Communica- tions prepaid at first class rate may be sent with parcels prepaid at fourth class rate, provided they are securely attached to outside of par- cels. Subject to Examination. In this connection patrons who purchase international money orders are urged to do so by December 1, or as soon after that time as convenient. During the continuance of the pres- ent war in Europe all mafls for or from that continent are subject to examination, censorship and- delays in transit. Even when the receiving or dispatching country is not actu- ally participating in the conflict. Postmaster Erickson gives here date on which parcels should be mail- ed to reach various sections in time to insure prompt delivery: ,When to Send. Dec. 18—San Francisco, Seattle, and other Pacific points and far west- ern points. Dec. 19—Boston, Buffalo, Atlanta, Ga., Chesterton, 8. C., Jacksonville, Fla., Nashville, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Indianapolis, New Orleans, St. Louis and Savannah, Ga. Dee. 20—To New York, Philadel- phia, Baltimore, Richmond, Va., Lynchburg, Va., Norfolk, Va., Cum- berland, Md., and Pittsburg. Dec. 23—Local delivery. “RIOTS IN MEXICO CITY (American Press) Mexico City, Nov. 25.—Serious dis- orders occurred here last night when a mob gathered in front of the na- tional palace. Later it marched to the stores where arms and ammunition .| were kept, battered down the doors and sacked the places. There was much shooting, but thus far casual- ties are few. = Clemons-Stai. Miss Ella Stai of Kelliher and William Clemons of Montana, were united in marriage at the Baptist parsonage last evening at 7 o’¢lock, Rev: 1. D. Alvord officiating. ~They 1eft on the might train for Montana, - Iwhere they will make their home.