Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 24, 1914, Page 1

THE B VOLUME 12, NO. 205. GERMANS DROP BOM DOVER POR” ., (American Press) London, Dec. 24.—A German aero- plane today dropped bombs upon the British port of Dover. Guns in the fortifications were fired upon the hos- tile aircraft, but the aeronaut es- caped. No serious damage was done by the bombs. Dover is sixty miles from London. London, Dec. front in Russian Poland to the west of Warsaw, where the Germans and Russians are at grips on the banks of the Bzura, Rawka and Pilica rivers, continues to be the scene of the most desperate fighting in either the east- ern or western arenas of the war. When the weather conditions under which the troofis are fighting are re- called the suiferings of the men in the trenches may be appreciated to some extent. The country is experiencing the full force of winter. KEach side has sustained tremendous losses in the battle of the rivers, and although the Ciermans claim to have forced the Russian line to retire at a number of Ppoints it is pointed out’in reports reaching London that the Russian line has been straightened and that the Russians have the strategic ad- * vantage. Berlin, however, contends the German attacks forced the Rus- sians to fall back and that the Ger- man positions are satisfactory. Fur- ther desperate fighting is in prospect in this region before a decision is veached. DESERVE MUCH CREDIT Many Poor Families of Bemidji Cared for by Associated Charities, Through the Associated Charities, the Salvation Army and the Bemidji Elks lodge, efforts have been made to provide every poor family of Be- midji with provisions for a Merry Christmas. To the committee of the Associated Charities, especially, bes longs much credit for the splendid work which has been done. The home of every family, reported as being in need of assistance, has been visited and today baskets are being distrib- uted from the Salvation Army quar- ters. Mesdames A. P. White and E. H. Smith, of the Associated Chari- ties, have devoted almost entirely all of their time during the past three weeks to the investigating of poverty- stricken homes and as a consequence much happiness has been caused. Be- midji should feel proud of the or- ganization known as the Associated Charities. ANDREWS MAKES RECORD Attorney Drives From Minneapolis Through Snow and Cold. A. A, Andrews, torney, following a drive taken dur- ing two of the winter’s coldest days, reached home last evening from Min- neapolis in his new Franklin 30. The trip, with the exception of a snow drift interfering for two hours, was made without accident of any kind, and Mr. Andrews claims that he es- tablished a record for actual run- ning time, making the distance in just twelve hours, even in the face of the cold. Although a great deal of snow was encountered between Park Rapids and Bemidji, the run was made in the remarkable time of two hours and thirty minutes. The machine, ‘which was purchased through Chad Jewett, of Bemidji, is the only late model Franklin owned in Bemidji, and is a five-passenger touring car. Mr. Andrews says that he enjoyed the December trip. Mrs. Carl A. Johnson went to Du- luth today where she will spend the Christmas holidays, the guest of her mother. Mr. Johnson will join his wife at Duluth tomorrow. SCOOP I, SPOR1ER 24.—The eighty-mile| the Bemidji at-: BS UPON BRITISH ~ILES FROM LONDON e COMMEND PLAN ciency Board and Will Urge Imme- diate Temperance ‘Legislation. HAS UNIQUE DISTINCTION Hammond, been So busy has W. 8. governor-elect of Minnesota, during the past few days that when he left Washington yesterday he had not had opportunity to write his inaugural address and he announced that he may give it January 6 and then write it later. “If I can find the time,” said Mr. Hammond, “I shall write the address in St. James, or, if it becomes necessary, I can deliver it first and write it out afterward. The message will not be long.” “I shall recomend the program of the economy and efficiency commis- sion,” said Mr. Hammond in discuss- ing the message. “I shall ask for the resubmission of the constitutional ammendment for the initiative and referendum. I shall suggest that tem- perance legislation be taken up year- ly ‘and that controversial questions be disposed of so ‘that the remainder of the session may be devoted to con- structive work.” Mr. Hammond said he was much impressed with the unique distinc- tion he will have of being the first governor in the country to work with a legislature that has no partisan standing. “It is the first in the country,” said Mr. Hammond. “It is a most interesting experience. Of course the me’mbers of this legisla- ture are republicans or democrats in other relations. The legislature may be non-partisan only on the surface. But nevertheless it gives the gover- inor an oppoptunity to confer with the members Fégarding legislation and the good of the state on a common business basis. The way this experi- ment will work out will depend to a large degree upon the legislature it- self. It will .no doubt be watched with -considerable interest by other states.” During his six years’ official resi- dence in Washington, Mr. Hammond has belonged to and lived in the Uni- versity club. He has many friends there and was the guest of honor at a dinner in the club last Saturday night. Afterward a longer meeting Bulogistic speeches were made by iCongressmen James Manahan and Clarence B. Miller and by Assistant Secretary of Commerce Sweet, who served several years in cgngress alongside Mr. Hammond. The gover- nor-elect responded to the eulogistic[ remarks with his customary modesty, | brushing aside suggestions of the senate and even the presidency nmli adding that the governorship of Min-| nesota was a big office. The most| that any man could hope was that| he might feel it acceptably, he said. | Open Late Tenight. Bemidji barbers have annouhced that the shops will be open until 11} o'clock this evening, but that they will be closed all day tomorrow. No Issue Tomorrow. Tomorow being Christmas day there will be no issue of the Daily Pioneer. Miss Florence Grimoldby of Vir- ginia, Minnesota, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Earl Geil, during the holidays. She will remain here for a short time. There will be a dance in the City hall this evening. The- affair is given by Williams & Williams. took place in the club reception room. | BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, THURSDAY i’vnm&, Dncmm 24, 1914. CHRISTMAS AGAINL T Once more the hallowed, gracious Cnristmas time is e upon the earth. At last the long year -of toil over tools and arts and industries is all s but ended. The Christmas festival, dedicated to- happi- ness and good will, has come. This morning the whole city- has wakened to quad- ruple joy. The very atmos- phere of our earth is rosy, stained with the rich colors of the heart. All windows are bright with holly and ever- green. Parents have discov- ered that it is more blessed to give than to receive. Joy runs riot in the heart of little chil- dren. Youth overflows with animal spi Suddenly the aged have shed their years and become young again. Be- " fore the light had-fully dawn- ed the carols had begun to be heard in” the churches. And every passing hour will be- hold larger multitudes throng- ing to these temples of the soul. All feel that no flowers are sweet enough, no songs bright enough, no gifts rich enough for the Christmas day. For once all strife and enmity have disappeared from the market place.—Rev. New- ell D. Hillis. D. D.. NATIONS BEST PLAY HERE Manager Jacobson of “Big Bemidg™ Basketball Quint Arranges Contests. . With' Championship “Teams. MILL CITY TEAM HERE TUESDAY During the next two months Be- midji’s speedy basketball five is go- ing to meet stiff opposition in its race for the chnmpion_shlp of the United States and Carl Jacobson, manager, has just announced a schedule which is one of the most difficult ever at- tempted by any quint. Chaska, a team which claims the state title; Red Wing, for years prominent in Minnesota basket- ball and the team . which first brought the game into popularity in the northwest; Oswego,” New York, the five which held the nation’s title until defeated by Fomnd du Lac; the Billings Triple B’s, a team -which jneeds no introduction here; the fast Superior Y. M. E. A, and many other organizations of high repute will be seen on the local floor he- fore the completion of the season’s play. On next Tuesday a fast Minnea- |polis team, the Independents, will play here. One game will be played |and because of the heavy erpense, a charge of 35 cents will be made. The schedule as announced by Manager Jacobson, all games to be played here, follows: Dec. 29.—Minneapolis Independ- ents. Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.—S8t. Cloud. Jan. 7 and 8.—Chaska. Jan. 12-13-14.—Red Wing. Jan. 29.—Fosston or Pine River. Feb. 4-5-6.—Oswego, New York. During February the Duluth Ro- tary club, Superior Y. M. E. A, Bil- encountered. FREE TREE FOR PUBLIC | Salvation Army and Associated Chari- ties Have Unique Plan. On next Wednesday evening, De- cember 30, a big program and Christmas tree will be held in the City hall under the auspices of the Associated Charities and the Salva- tion Army. Although plans for the affair, which is to be public, have not been completed, several of the city’s most talented persons have consented to take part on the program, includ- ing Miss Rnbie Henflonnet and Miss Hazel So hworth. _ many lings and Fond du Lac, will also be| = DROHIBITION WILL Is Erediction of “Drys” as Result of Majority Vote Secured on Hob- son Resolution Tuesday. BOTH SIDES ARE SATISFIED Opponents to ‘Measure Say That Ques- tion Has Been Shelved for Yeark to Come—Senate. Action Pending. ‘Washington, Dec. 24.—Opponents of prohibition in congress. are. confident- ly predicting that the defeat by the house of the Hobson resolution to submit a constitutional amendment for national prohibition to the state legislatures meant that the issue was dead so far as action at this session is comcerned. On 'the other hand prohibition lead- jers were triumphantly. pointing to °| their ‘majority of eight votes for the resolution and although it failed to receive the two-thirds vote necessary to adoption asserted their expecta- tions had been fulfilled. They declay- ed that despite their temporary de- feat they would contintie the fight. Both sides apeared to bé well sat- isfled 7 with the result. - Anti-prohibi- tionists hailed it as & distinct victory, while the supporters of prohibition as- serted’ that they ‘'wers 'exesedingly, ““|'gratified over the outcome ‘of ~their fiest contest on the floor of congress. Senate ‘Resolution Pending. Although a resolution similar to the Hobson resolution is pending in the senate, introduced by Senator Shep- ‘pard of Texas, administration leaders in congress expressed the belief that it would not reach a vote as a re- suit of:the action of the house. Pepresentative Henry of Texas, chairman of the house rules commit- tee, who vigorously opposed the Hob- son resolution, predicts that as a re- sult of the vote in the house the ques- tion of prohibition will not again be brought up on the floor of congress as a national issue for twenty years. Prohibition leaders, however, includ- ing Representative Hobson, predict thatxprohibition will be a national is- sue in the 1916 campaign. Reépresentatives of the national' ex- efutivghcommittee of the Anti-Saloon’ League-of America declared that the temperance forces of the country had reason: to be gratified by the resuit. BEMIDJI READY FOR XMAS Fine Spirit Prevails Here and Ample Preparations Have Been Made for City’s Children. CHURCHES - T0O HOLD SERVICES | Today there is an air of strong 'expectancy in the home of every Be- midji child, and Old Santa is mak- 1ing a special effort to see that not a {single one is disappointed. | Preparations for the Christmas | celebration have about been complet- ed and special entertainments have been planned in nearly all of the Be- midji churches, the programs being printed in last evening’s issue of the Pioneer. ;BE ISSUE IN 1916 { These men, women and children will Fr. J. J. T. Philippe will say mass at St. Anthony’s hospital Christmas morning at 6 o’clock. First mass at the church at 8 o’clock a. m. Highl mass at 10-o’clock a. m. and preach- ing as usual. A 3 o’clock in the af- ternoon .a special service will 19 DRY TOWNS Closing Orders of Government Indian Department Have Put Seventy-two Saloons Out of Business. ACTIVITIES CEASE FOR PRESENT F. W. Zollman, Brewing Association Attorney, Makes Comment on Fur- thering of Treaty Action. Bemidji is one of the nineteen be |towns in northern Minnesota which given for the children, and at 7:30,|have been closed by agents of the Vespers and Benediction of the Bless- |Federal Indian bureau under ed Sacrament. COOPERATE WITH FARMER the terms of the Chippewa Indian treaty of 1855.. Counting’ the: twenty-two saloons of: this city which were or- dered to .discontinue business, sev- enty-two drinking establishments of the ‘204 in the territory covered by J. J. Hill Tells Bankers That Pros-|the treaty have been ordered closed. perity of State Rests on Agficulfire —Favors More Live Stock. — SAYS COUNTRY NEEDS REST F. W. Zollman, of St. Paul, attorney for the Minnesota Brewers’ associa- tion, who has made a study of the treaty and is perhaps better inform- ed concerning its provisions than any other man, says that he does not ex- pect to see any more saloons closed In his Tecent address before the|fOr some time to come. 600" bankers of the state, delivered at a St. Paul banquet, James J. Hill|: emphatically reiterated - his. conten- tion that the actual basis é6f Minne- sota’s prosperity and the success of her business inqtltu/tlons rest pri- marily upon the success of the state's agricultural development. " He expounded the.true dignity of the agriculturist and his importance to the community and the world, urging the great co-operation ‘be- tween the banker and the farmer. He discussed the methods by which the farmer must finance his enterpriges|has been Agents Have Left. -While one to four Indian agents have been in Bemidji - continually since the order to close has been ef- fective, this city is now without a single representative of .the depart- ment, Before leaving, Agent Brandt, Chief Larson’s first assistant, an- nounced that he would return to Be- midji soon after the holidays, but refused to give out any information concerning plans. Funkley to Close. ‘While no authoritative statement pde by the officials, it is and told the bankers haw they mlsi}! u CIG tood that the next town to feel best serve him. the sting of the “lid” will be Funk- He declared that the soil never ley Considerable mention has heen wears out, and soil that is said to|given the Funkley situation. have been exhausted merely has been abused, and can be' restored by pa- tient endeavor. The various Only Seven Included. “Only seven of the towns-are ac- Way8 (tually in Indjan country,” said -Mr. of improving the land were outlined, Zollman. "They are Walker, chiefly among which he recommended |y,ake, Bemidji, Federal ‘Dam,- Bena, the raising of more live stock. The Ballclub and Boy River. The depart- mineral requirements also were dis- ment has authority under the treaty cussed, and the speaker emphasized the need of a soil survey throughout Minnesota. Mr. Hill touched briefly on the tariff, monetary laws and other leg- islation, declaring that it is high time for the powers at Washington to give the country the rest cure. The advantages or disadvantages to America at the outcome of the present European war, he declared to be problematical. At the close of the war there probably will be a great many people coming here from for- eign lands, he declared, and this is likely to tend to cheapen both farm and factory labor. If they are not permitted to come, they will have to remain in Europe, where they must live, accepting watever wages they can earn. produce the different products in the European factories and they will be sent to America in competition with our products. The program of the Baptist church was given last evening, and the oth- ers will be given as follows: Presbyterian church, this evening. Episcopalian church, 5 o’clock Christmas afternoon. . Methodist church, cantata, tomor- row evening. Swedish Lutheran, Sunday even- ing. First Scandinavian Lutheran, Monday night. Salvation Army Wednesday nlght in the City hall. At the Catholic church -peelal ser- vices will be held on Christmas. Rev. KRR KRR KKK KK KK KK x POSTOFFICE OPEN K 3 HOURS TOMORROW * to establish a zone outside the actual Indian country in which saloons must close, but not to extend the clos- ing order all over the treaty territory regardless of whether it is Indian country.” Towns in the Mesaba and Cuyuna iron ranges have been work- ing through a committee against the closing order, and believe it will not be extended to them. The places made “dry” by federal order, and the number of saloons closed in each, are as follows: Walker, 2; Bemidji, 21; Cass Lake, 8; Federal Dam, 1; Ballclub, 1; Bena, 4; Shev- lin, 1; Solway, 1; Hackensack, 1; Boy River, 1; Detroit, 6; Pillager, 1; Park Rapids, 4; Frazee, 4; Deer River, 7; Tenstrike, 1; Kelliher, 6: Wilton, 1; Turtle River, 1. Citizens of Park Rapids, Deer River and Kelliher are makinv pro- tests against the order, claiming that Indians never visit those places. CHARTER IS UPHELD (American Press) St. Paul, Minn.,, Dec. 24.—S8t. ORTY CENTS PER MONTH. . BEMIDJI ONE OF Cass, The general delivery win- dow of the Bemidji postoffice will be open three hours to- morrow, from 10 a. m. to 1 p. m., announced Anton Erickson, postmaster, this morning. KRk ok k Kk k A kK kK AKX KKK KKK , Need anyv netp TV a want ad. #|Paul’s commission charter was up- % |held by the state supreme court to- %|day. Writ in quo warranto pro- *|ceedings brought by Attorney Gen- *|eral Smith to test the constitution- «|ality of the charter . was quashed. %|The suit was brought by the attor- ¥ |ney general at the instigation of a %|group of St. Paul lawyers. ‘PAID" OCEAN - TICKET TAX There's A Mix-up Somewhere, Santa PRESENTOUT OF THE GRAB BAG —4 WHOLE SHIP LOAD OF PRESENTS By “HOP ‘ Devils Lake Man Purchases Ticket for old Cauntry After deliberating for but twenty minutes, William Anderson, of near Devils Lake, N. D., decided to visit- the old country, and accordingly he visited the Union Station and pur- chased a ticket of R. E. Fisher, the agent, for Copenhagen, Denmark. He will leave tonight for New York, and sails from their December 30, via Liverpool. Anderson is the first passenger from here to pay the $3° war tax.on ocean tickets, which be- came effective December 1. A new fire alarm, operated by =a: weight.falling when a fusible link is melted, not only rings a’gong but ai- jso fires several blank cartridges.