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VOLUME 12, No. 206. %, o, "2e, 10,000 FILIPINOS PLAN FORT ATTACK| |F (By American Press) Manila, Dec. 26.—Eight Filipinos were arrested today on a charge of sedition as a result of abortive up- rising in Manila and its environs Thursday night. Further arrests are probable. It was learnedofinarmy circles and general warning sent to all officers Thursday afternoon stat- ing that fully 10,000 Filipinos were ready for a concerted attack on Fort Santiago. Street patrol immediately started and the revolt was nipped in the bud. METZ IS UNDER FIRE (By American Press) Paris, "Dec. 26.—The outer de- fénses of Metz are reported today as being under fire from the French artillery. The offensive movement against Metz began early in Decem- ber. London, Dec. 26.—While the closing of the British press bureau for the Christmas holiday resulted in a dearth of official news from the eastern and western theaters of the war the few unofficial dispatches filtering into London indicated there has been no important changes in the battle line in either arena of the conflict and some of the advices hinted of lulls in the fighting, especially in the western theater, presumably occasioned by the distribution of Christmas gifts to the woldiers in the trenches and to Christ- mas dinners made possible by the generosity of the various governments and friends and relatives of the com- batants. In the western theater both sides are occupying positions which would make posible a lull in the battling without a serious menace to either side and a8 the holiday makes a spe- cial appeal to all combatants in this arena, no important engagements were fought. In the eastern theater, where the battling has been more open than in the west, the opposing sides in some areas of the battle front have been compelled to defend their positions, although there probably has been a lull in some of the fortified positions along the various rivers. Both Sides Make Claims. The latest official advices indicated little change in the eastern arena. The Germans: claimed some progress in their offensive to the north of the Vistula river and Petrograd asserted German advance guards who had crossed the Bzura river south of So- chaczew had been routed. Further to the south the Russians had gained some’ positions on the right bank of the River Pilica. There was little change in Western GgAcla or Southern Poland and in the Tegion of Przemysl Austrian sor- ties again failed. In the Carpathians the Austrians claim some ground has been gained This probably represents the situa- tion in the eastern theater, as the river battles in the past have been fought several days before a decision was reached and a large part of the eastern battle front now rests upon the Bzura, Pilica, Nida and Dunajec rivers. In the near east there is evidence of renewed activity on both sides. A Reuter agency dispatch from Constan- tinople says the Turkish war office has issued a statement asserting that between Olti and Id the Turks gained a decisive victory over the Russian troops, capturing 6,000 prisoners, in- cluding a regimental commander, and a large quantity of ammunition and war materfal. The statement adds that battling continues in the region of Olti and the Turks are win- ning fresh successes. POPE PLEADS FOR WOUNDED Directs Effort Toward Preventing Un- necessary Suffering. Rome, Dec. 26.—In receiving :tie cardinals, who called to extend Christ- mas greetings, Pope Benedict said that while his efforts to bring about the exchange of all prisoners of war seemed to have failed he still hoped to have some measure of success in this direction. He is now directing his efforts to- ward preventing unnecessary suffering by arranging for the exchange of wounded prisoners whose condition s such that they will be unable again to serve in the war. Dr. Liebknecht in Army. Parls, Dec. 26—Dr. Karl Lieb- knecht, the German Socialist leader who was the only member to vote against the war credit at the recent session of the reichstag, has been en- rolled in the German army, according to a dispatch from the Swiss frontier. This ‘move was decided on, says the dispatch, after his protest against war In the reichstag as the best means to stop his opposition, a trial on charge dangerous an expedient. COURT REFUSES INJUNCTION Arizona Prohibition Law Goes Into Effect on Jan. 1. Los Angeles, Dec. 26.—The Arizona prohibition law will go into effect . Jan. 1. from which 'injunctions were sought to prevent its enforcement refused to Issue such injunctions. Appeal to the lUnited States su- preme com will be taken at once. of high treason being considered too: The special United States tribunal’ '.- 'R JOHN FRENCH. Rece 4- Highest Ho&r in the Gift of King~ Georue. © 1914, by American Press Association. Membership in the Order of Merit, which King George conferred on Sir John French during his recent trip to France, is the highest distinction of its kind he can give. Membership in the order is limited to twenty-four but has in fact never exceeded fifteen. Lord Roberts was one of the first to receive the order. BIG DAY FOR CITY’S POOR Associated Charities Provided Din- ners for More Than Two -Hun- dred Persons Yesterday. CLOTHING ALSO "DISTRIBUTED e The poor of Bemidji were excep- tionally well taken care of yesterday, and with this fact prominent, a gen- eral feeling of contentment, and with business conditions of the past week active, Christmas here seemed more appreciated than ever before. Due to the efforts of the poor com- mittee of the Associated Charities, cf which Mesdames A. P. Wiite and E. H. Smith were in sharge, more than two hundred persons were pro- vided with splendid Christmas® din- ners. Of this.number 150 were chil~ dren and the remainder grownups. The baskets, which were prepared at the Salvation Army headquarters, were made ready for delivery by Mesdames J. H. Koors, H. A. Scharf, Thayer C. Bailey and T. J. Burke. A. Lord and Wilbur Lycan, Thayer Bailey, Earle Bailey, Dr. E. H. Smith and George Pellow, assisting in dis- tributing the parcels. Great credit is due those who as- sisted in making possible the bring- ing of a “Merry Christmas” into the homes of Bemidji's unfortunates. Clothing, a large amount of both old and new, was also left where needed. “Blessed is the season which en- gages the whole world in a conspir- acy of love,” said everyone in spirit. Earl, Lloyd and Ralph Cronemiller were guests at the J. J. Conger home Christmas day. E. P. Breveg of Thief River Falls was a guest at the W. H. Schmitt home yesterday. He returned to his hoeme last evening. Dr. J. Warninger returned this morning from the Dahlstul camp, eight miles out of Blackduck, where he has been on business. LR R R R K PROHIBITIONISTS SEEK 5, 000,000 SIGNERS. Kansas City, Dec. 26.—Mem- bers of the Prohibition party in Kansas, Missouri and lowa will meet here in January to launch a new campaign to last 120 days to get the names of 5,000,000 voters on petitions for national prehibition before the question again coines up in congress. Among the speak- ers announced are Representa- tive R. P. Hobson, Eugene Cha- fin and former Governor John P. St. John of Kansas. ofe ofe o ofe ofe ol ofe ol oo ofe oo ot ol ol oo ofe b o o B e e e e i e i e e e e el e o b 4 ol o ofe o ol o obe o ofe oo b oo oo o THE CUB REPORTER HERE THEY COME - CHARGING 10UR TRENCHES TH DAY SCOO BEAR TOFIEHT SO SOON A service. league at 3:30. Replacing of Sunday Duluth- Grand Forks Passenger Train WILL NOT OPERATE TOMORROW —_— Although the state railroad and ‘warehouse commission several days ago ordered the Great Northern rail- road to replace the Sunday passenger train, which during the past six- teen years has operated between Grand Forks and Duluth, and which cn November 22 was discontinued, the train will not run tomorrow. At least such is the belief at the division headquarters at Crookston this afternoon. W. W. Lloyd, agent of the Great Northern here, wired Crookston officials this afternoon con- cerning the matter and they report- ed that no orders to replace the train had been received. The question as to whether the train should be replaced was argued before a judge of the Ramsey county district court this morning, the un- understanding being that if no or- der or decision was renderedtodaythe train should be operated tomorrow. It is not known here what action was taken by the court, the only informa- tion available being that the train will not run tomorrow. R KK KRR KKK KK KK * SUNDAY IN THE CHURCHES * LR R R R Y Catholic. Low mass at 8 a. m. High mass at 10 a. m. Sunday school and bene- diction at 1 and 2 p. m. Vespers at 7:30 p. m. Father J. J. T. Philippe. First Scandinavian Lutheran There will be no preaching tomor- row on account of the pastor’s ab- sence from the city. and program Monday night. Johnson, Pastor. Christmas tree Osmund Episcopal. Holy communion at 7:30. Sunday school at 9:30. Holy communion and sermon at 10:30. dress at 4:30 p. m. A special invita- tion is extended to the fraternal or- ders. Service and ad- Archdeacon Parshall. Baptist. Sunday school at 10 a. m. New Year’s sermon at 11 a. m. Senior B. Y P. U. 6:30. p. m. Gospel service 7:30 p. m. Everyone is cordially in- vited to attend the services of the church. Come and find a welcome in a homelike church. pastor. Ira D. Alvord, Methodist. New Year’s sermon 10:45. Miss Nell Shannon will sing a solo at this Sunday school at 12. Jr. Epworth league at 6:30. Evening services at '7:30. Music by the young peoples’ choir. Prayer meeting Thursday night at 8. All/are cordially invited to these ser- vices. Charles W. Gilman, pastor. Presbyterian. Bible class and Sunday school at 10 a. m. Morning wor- ship at 11, subject “Our debt to the past, our duty to the future” a New Years’ sermon. Young peoples gqray- er meeting at 7. Evening gospel ser- vice at 8. Mid-week service for pray- er and bible study on Thursday even- ing at 8. The public is cordially in- vited to all these services. S. E. P. White, Pastor. Returns From Trip. E. J. Bourgeois, one of the Bel- trami county ditch engineers, re- turned to Bemidji last evening from an inspection trip taken in the north end of the county. While away he visited Graceton, Williams, Pitt and Baudette and viewed several ditch projects which are under his super- vision. Miss Edna Schmitt of Thief River Falls arrived in the city yesterday and is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Schmitt of Dewey avenue. She will remain in the city until Monday night. Harold Schmitt, arrived in the city Saturday and is also a guest at the home of his par- ents during the Christmas holidays. The International Flag of Truce AFTER. XMAS - BY GOLLY- T JUST CANT ) PROTEST IN COURT TODAY TR AlNiNG Sci Great Northera Railroad Objects to wvs Pu'oel‘ cel Post Department of Postoffice Forced to Work: All Day Yester- day in Delivering Presents. “NALE G | ANOTHER BATCH THIS MORNING ~Bven with its experienced staff of clerks the Bemidji postoffice found it impossible to deliver Christmas gifts yesterday without putting in over- time, and late last evening parcels were being left at various homes of the city. Each incoming train brought large numbers of mail bags and just when the clerks could see an an end to their work another batch would be hurried in and their labors renewed. Stacked six feet high and covering most of the large postoffice working room it looked like an endless job to deliver all of the parcels yesterday ‘morning. Headed by Harry McClernan, in charge of the parcel post delivery service, three of the clerks, early began the task of distributing the parcels according to carriers routes and with a team and a hand sleigh began delivering. Many times were these wagons fllled, the work being completed during the evening. This morning found another large number of parcels and these will be distributed before evening. It is impossible to ascertain figures as to the number of parcels sent and re- ceived in Bemidji although they will total well into the thousands Service at the postoffice during rush. was good and the clerks and assistants are deserving of much credit for their efforts to give the public the best possible accommoda- tions. i Conduct of Those fully Investiga Encouraged to | Few states in the Union have brought to a higher degree of effi- ciency the parole amd agent sys- tem, now a feature of practically all correctional institutions, as has Min- nesota. How the Beneficiaries of the system in this state ‘“‘make good” is told regularly in reports™ received by the state board of control. Probably one of the most impor- tant trusts imposed on the board is the reformation and return to citizenship of hundreds of young men, as well as boys'and girls, turn- ed over to it annually because of in- ccrrigibility and delinquency. In this respect the Red Wing Training School where boys' convicted of in- corrigibility and the lighter forms of misdemeanors are committed, per- haps offers the beat example. The commitments here, as at the Girls Home Sehool at Sauk Centre, are mostly of a class. where uplift through other channels has not been possible. Are “Making Good.” The return of these young persons after a period of detention to good homes and better living is the work of the parole system, and the travel- ing agents employed by the board. How well the task is performed is shown in a discharge list of 109 boys cials that certain inmates have pro- perly performed their period of pen- ance and training, the board of con- paroled from the Training School at [trol considers their cases, and if Red Wing during the last two years|everything is satisfactory directs and whose individual records have |their release on probation. Perhaps been forwarded to the committing judges for approval. *It is said that better than 85 percent of the boys discharged from the ‘Training School “make good,” and how they do it can be gleaned from records taken at random of the diséharged list now up for approval. In speaking of the parole system and its application 1o_the Red Wing | and other correctional -institutions, some perhaps may confuse its work with that of what is known at the state board of parole, but there is no direct connection. The paroling of boys at the Red Wing School and girls at the Sauk Centre Home and their supervision through the medi- um of agents is one of the many du- ties of the state board of control and it calls for monthly visits to the institutions where such incorrigi- bles are confined. Reached Best Results they are paroled to their parents, probably a relative has promised to see that they are properly schooled and their conduct supervised, and again in the absence of either, some farmer or citizen has been found who will supply the proper home. Occa- sionally the stranger is favored as against the parent or relative, for as is often the case it was a Jack on the part of the latter that was respon- sible for the youth’s commitment. Records Are Kept. With their release, however, does not come the entire severance of the state’s guardianship. In fact the board considers its responsibility in- creased, and in order that there may be no failure in the matter of ex- actions as to conduct, employment and training, parole agents whosesole duty is the supervision of those on probation are employed. They visit the homes of those released, inves- While the early release of the youthful wards of the state as rep- resented at Red Wing and Sauk Cen- tre and the placing of the same in gcod homes and with employment calculated to make them useful citi- zens has always been a feature of the institutions named, it was not untli the creation of the board of control that the system reached ts best . results. There is now coupled with every release” a line of home and employment super- vision that continues until a com- plete discharge is given. “Make Good” is the one requirement, and to the credit of those to whom clemency has been granted, the returns for violations have been few. The ma- jority make useful citizens and many are now filling important positions. As already stated the majority of the inmates of the correctional insti- tutions named are the product of ill- kept homes. There is no control or training whatever as a usual thing, and this is what the state in their commitment attempts to supply. Again, perhaps the boy or girl has a good home, but by reason of vicious companions or associations unknown tigate their suroundings find em- ployment when needed, make sug- gestions to the parents as to training, it necessary and counsel with the boy or girl if his conduct is not what the agent thinks it shouldbe. Inaddition, the boy is required to report to the school by letter monthly, and his guardian is asked to do likewise. These letters keep the boy on parole ir touch with the school and at the same time permit the institution officials to give him needed advice when necessary. Many of these letters are of confidential nature and often aid materially in directing the youth’s future. To Be Discharged. Last year the state board held monthly court at the Red Wing School. It also visited the school for girls at Sauk Centre regularly and considered parole cases. The number placed on probation in both schools was over 400. All of these will eventually receive their final dis- charge, but not until they have either reached their majority or their con- duct entitles them to consideration. Most of them, however, are “making to the parents has become incorri- {800d.” gible. All this is considered in the prospective release of inmates and Mrs 3% Malone's ‘and. > asughiss it is here that the parole and agency system -steps in and tries to correct cendltions. James returned to Bemidji today When Paroled. but the rest of the family will remain Informed by the-institution offi- for a longer visit with relatives. Miss Gertrude and sons Gregg and James, went to Crookston Thursday, Defcctive Paoe Americans- for Gifts Children of Ireland. Thanks Sent to The British ambassador at Wash- ington, Sir Cecil Spring-Rice, has re- ceived the following cablegram from Lord Aberdeen, vicercy of Ireland: “Please convey loving thanks from Irish soldiers’ children for Santa Claus gifts from the children of the United States.” GIRLS MADE FINE SHOWING! Professor Erickson Compliments Bel- Arami County Contestants in the State Bread Making Contest. GIVE TROPHY AT CONVENTION Not until the convention of the North-Central Teachers’ association, which is to be held here in February, will the Bread making club which won the beautiful silver cup at the Brainerd contest be presented with the trophy. This was made known in a letter which was received today by W. B. Stewart, county superintendent of Schools, from T. A. Erickson, Specials of Boys’ and Girls’ Club work of the state and also Minnesota agent of the United States Department of Agri- culture, in answer to a suggestion made by the Bemidji man several days ago. “I think your plan of presenting the trophy at the teachers’ associa- tion meeting is a good one and I shall be glad to do everything I can to make ‘it a success,” said Mr. Erickson. Mr. Erickson complimented the Peltrami county girls for the show- ing made in the state contest in which Lois Matheny, of Blackduck, won' twelfth prize and Alice Grow; of Bemidji, fourteenth. In continuing Mr. Erickson said; “The competition was pretty sirong, 1,600 girls being enrolled, and you are certainly to be congratu- lated for the interest you have stirred up in this work. Quite a number of your girls have also won a place on the honor roll and will receive di- plomas of honor.” HOTELS ARE DESERTED Christmas Takes Traveling Public Home—Register Pages Are Clean Hotels of Bemidji are practically deserted, and such has been the case for several days, caused by Christ- mas, there being but a few registered at any of the hostelries. Up until last evening but one name marred the beauty of the clean white sheet dated and marked ‘“Christmas Day,” at the Markham, and others fared about as well, there being but few arrivals in the city. The greater part of the traveling public arrange to bc at their respective homes for the holidays. Generally local residents took advantage of the special dinner served at the Markham and at this time the lobby assumed its natural appearance. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Jacobson return- ed today from Thief River Falls ‘where they spent Christmas day, the guests of Mr. Jacobson’s sister, Mrs. Scullingsrud. By *HOP” HaLT 1 —{-1-1-1-( WHOSHOOTS A HOLE- INYON XKMAS 301K~ GETS A BULLET, NHISBLOCK | as a single child or family that did Christmas in Bemidji was the best this city has ever observedandifthere not. have some cause to ‘be with-at least & tinge of n it was because oonflmonx ‘were aot degrees below: zéro mark, bllt the. si¥. was crisp and dry and 48 fidon came the weather was much warmer., In Bemidji; as well as all throu#h the nation, *“Peace on 'Earth, Goot Will to Men,” the true ' Christmas spirit, pervaded the atmosphere, re- flecting the contentment which comes of happy home, good business and excellent prospects. The True Spirit. "Whether it was due to the war in Europe, or to the necessity qf great- E ! ev efforts to relieve the suffering in this country, or to the spirit_foster- ed by the good fellowship- campaign, or to those causes and others com- bined, it is a fact that the true spirit of Christmas was never more wide- spread in Bemidji than this year:' It was demonstrated in the won- derful response to the Good Fellow: movement; in contributions to.the Assoclated Charities and Salvation Army; in the work of the Blks; the work of the churches and the quick responses to all calls of the oity's needy. The true spirit of Christmas was abroad everywhere. Prosperous Christmas. Bemidji has had a Christmas far in excess of the genera] expectations of several months ago. T! ? mer- chants and the business mien: ‘en’r« nny are more than pleued " proclaimed that the situation and money is tight. Probably there wasn’t a family in ‘thé: bity: WhHEBH™ didn’t enjoy a bountiful Christmas: dinner. 1It's true that those needing assistance are more numerous tham in some preceeding years, but the fact that they have been so well cared for is abundant proof of Be- midji’s high ‘standing. Some have been helped by individuals and many by various charitable organizations. in the city. As conditions now are there appears to be little doubt but the opening of the new year will see work for every unemployed man i the city who wishes it. Churches Have Programs. Excellent programs were given in several of the churches and some observed the day much as on Sun- days. Children were prominent. in each of the entertainments. ; Christmas this year was marked by exceptionally cold weather along, with the cloudless skies. Despite the freezing atmosphere the - Christmas services at the churches were well at- tended and true thanks offered for the blessings which are Bemidji’s this year. PLAN FOR EDITORS’ SESSION Annual Business Meeting Will Be Held at Thief River Falls. A. G. Rutledge, secretary of the: Northern Minnesota Editorial asso- ciation, i busily engaged whipping into shape a program for the annusi business session of the Northern Min- nesota Editorial assoctation which is to be held at Thief River Falls, January 22 and 23. The announced plans indicate that the meeting will be one of the most interesting and in- structive ever held by the association and already several of the foremost men in the profession have signified their intention to be in attendance and to talk. Receives Compensation. 2 Aurora Angyall, who while work- ing in a local bakery a short time.’ ago had the misfortune to lacerate one of her fingers, has completed a settlement with the Fidelity & €as- talty company of New York whereby she is given $23.16 under the com- pensation act. The settlemient was made through the Berman Real Estate & Insurance company. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Dénu and sop . Fhilip and Clifford Collfns were din- ner guests at the G. D. Bakus ho.n Christmas day. i 3 Miss Martica Byrnes, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. W. J. Byrnes of Minne- 'apolis, is visiting at the home -of Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Huflmln,«nl w avenue,

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