Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, January 9, 1915, Page 1

VOLUME 13, No. 9, BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY EVENING, JANUARY 9, 1915. MASON TELLS 0 EUROPEAN STRUGGLE (By J. W. T. Mason) New York, Jan. 9.—The defeat of the Turkish armissin in the Caucasus is being blamed on the German com- manders, who insisted that a winter campaign be undertaken against the Russians. The Turks declared that they protested against pushing mili- tary operations in the cold weather, but were overruled. This explana- tion of the Ottoman disaster is not satisfactory. The disadvantages of winter warfare are equally formjd- able to all' participants. The Rus- sian troops were as greatly handicap- ped by the low temperature and the snow and it is impossible to reach any other conclusion than that the Rus- sian Slavs have proven themselves to be as superior to the Turks as the Balkan Slavs did during their own late conflict with their age-long ene- mies. Responsibility on Germans The significance of the Turkish ex- cuse is not in its explanation of mili- tary conditions, but in the quick de- sire to place all responsibility on Ger- man shoulders. This undoubtedly means the German domination of military affairs at Constantinople has not the cordial consent of the Turks. Theuesulmans, apparently, do not consider themselves responsible for the strategy of the Russian campaign and are fighting as reluctant mercin- aries. It has been pointed out in this col- umn that Turkey's real interests were more closely connected with an Egyp- tian campaign in the Cauecasus. To Engage Russians. Nevertheless, no serious military movement has been directed in that direction, on the contrary all avail- able men apparently have been draft- ed and sent to engage the Russians, so that the Slav pressure against Austria and Germany may be reliev- ed. The Mohammadans cannot ap- prove of fighting for Christian inter- ests while abandoning their own in- terests in Egypt. Yet, by securing the support of few strong men in Con- stantinople, headed by Enver Bey, Germany has been able to make her own objective paramount. The oracle of the Ottamans seems to have been seriously affected by the supordina- tion to Christian requirements. Still An Advantage. The quick blame thrown on the Germans for the Caucasian defeat emphasized the fact that conditions that apparently do prevail don’t in- dicate that the Turkish army will be of serious value in the future to the Germans. Nevertheless, from the standpoint of German and Austrian interests alone and disregarding the interests of the Turks, there is still an important Teutonic advantage in the situation. The Russian armies in the Cau- cusus and those that will be sent to invade Asia Minor, if the war con- tinues, means so many less in the Slavs battle line opposing the Aus- trians and Germans. The Caucasian campaign, therefore, while a serious defeat for Turkey, has its compensa- " tion for Turkey’s Christian allies. KRR KRKK KK KKK KK KK * SUNDAY IN THE CHURCHES ¥, HH KKK KKK KK KKK KK KK 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. Norwegian services in the morning at 10:30. Sunday school at 12. Ser- vices in the evening at 8 o’clock in the English language. Confirmation class meets Friday at 4 p. m. Os- mund Johnson, pastor. Christian Science. Christian -Science services will be held at the Brinkman theater Sun- day morning at 11 o’clock. Wednes- day evening testimonial meeting will be held at 8 o’clock at 520 Beltrami avenue. Episcopal. Sunday school at 9:30. sermon and Communion at Archdeacon Parshall, pastor. Morning 10:30. Evan. German Lutheran. Services in the afternoon o’clock. Sunday school after services. Rev. Kurtz, pastor. at 2 the First Methodist Episcopal. Morning worship, 10:45. Subject, “Jessus a Necessity.” There will be teachers’ training graduating exer- cises of Mrs. Denu's class during the Sunday school hour tomorrow. Junior League, 3:30. Senior League, 6:30. Evening service, 7:30. Subject, ““Treasures of the Snow.” There will be special music at both services. Prayer meeting Thursday night at 8. All are cordially invited to the ser- vices.” C. W. Gilman, pastor. Presbyterian. 2 Bible class and Sunday school at SAN FRANCISCO TO OPEN | San Francisco, aJu. 9.—San Fran- cisco’s new municipal auditorium will be Opened tonight. A grand fancy ball will be the first gathering under its roof. The auditorium is gener- ally classed as one of the 1915 ex- position buildings. It was, in fact, built jointly by the exposition com- pany and the city. Unlike the buildings on the exposition grounds, however, it is a permanent structure, forming part of the magnificent group of civic center edifices now. in course of erection. Its cost was $2,- 000,000 and it is larger by 6,000 square feet than New York's Madison Square Garden. The city authorities and the exposition company will co- operate in making the dedication the most brilliant function of the kind ever held on the Pacific coast. VICTORIOUS SAY FRENCH, REPULSED * CLAIM GERMANS (Unitea Press) Berlin, Jan. 9.—French claims of success in Soissons and eastern Ar- gonne region, have been flatly con- tradicted by the German officials, who instead declare that the French have been repulsed at every attempt to gain ground and lost very heavily. A series of torrential rains, closely resembling cloudbursts, have swept the battle-front of Flanders and northern France and overflowing the surrounding country. In the coun- try north of Siossons it is reported that attacking French forces have been repulsed with heavy losses, the Germans using huge granades to a great advantage, and in the Argon- nes region, the Germans, particularly Luxemburg and Hessian divisions, stormed the French positions and cap- tured twelye hundred prisoners. In the vicinity of Fluery the Germans advanced into mined trenches but were abandoned as the trap was blown. GERMAN AVIATORS RENEW ACTIVITIES Berlin, Jan. 9.—In .3 war-office |, statement made here today, it i8 said that' German' aviators have remewed their activities along the western bat- tle line and that they have accom- plished much damage. Six air craft successfully bombarded and fired the military depots at Strazelle and Haze- brouck. The British aviators are pursuing them, but the result of the chase is unknown. The Germans have also bombarded the railway sta- tion at Armentieres, and it is re- ported that many were killed. They are also active at Alsace. “IMPOSSIBLE TO LOOSE WITH SUCH BRAVE SOLDIERS” Berlin, Jan. 9.—The Kaiser this afternoon visited the army head- quarters of King Ludwig, the acount being the king’s seventieth birthday. In his toast the Kaiser said that with such brave troops he had no doubt as to the result of war and believed that it would mean triumph for the Ger-] man cause. _ 10. Morning worship and sermon at 11. Young people’s service at 7. Evening gospel service at 8. Mid- week service for prayer and bible study on Thursday evening at 8. Please remember our self-denial of- fering for the Home Mission Board tomorrow. The public is cordially invited to all these services. Strangers to our city always welcome. S. E. P. White, pastor. Swedish Lutheran. Services in the morning at 10:30. Sunday school at 12. Services in the evening at 8 o’clock. Services in Ny- more, in the Congregational church, at 3 o’clock in the afternoon. J. H. Randahl, pastor. Baptist. Sunday school at 10 a. m. Morn- ing worship ‘at 11 a. m. Subject of sermon—*The Kingdom of God—Its Citizenship.” This is the second of (Continwed on last page.) SCOOP Rsith REPORTER SHEYVE GOT QLR LOST BY NARROW MARGIN “Big Bemidg,” in Sensationally Played Basketball Game, Forces Chaska to 14 to 18 Contest. “DUTCH BAND” OUT TONIGHT In one of the most sensational games ever played here, the Chaska professional basketball champions of the United States narrowly escaped defeat by the fast “Big Bemidg” quint, the final score being 16 to 14 in favor of the visitors. During the first part of the con- test Chaska,, as the night before, ap- peared to outclass the local boys, but it the last period Bemidji found it- self and by one of the most marvelous exhibitions of basketball, counted ten times, while the champions were held to only one basket, this being thrown by Thorson, the clever guard. Bemidji never played a harder or more accurate game. The passing of the boys was deadly and they more than held their own with their larger and more experienced opponents. Trafton and Jacobson at guards for Bemidji are largely responsible for the splendid showing made, for it was the covering and field-play of these men that kept the Chaska count at such a low total. Peck, Bemidji center, opposed by Von, the star of both games, was in the game every minute and his work is deserving of much praise, while Brandon and Miller, Bemidji's for- wards, played wonderfully. They followed the ball cleverly and time after time thrilled the crowd by their long dribbles, as did Jacobson and Trafton. Both Miller and Brandon featured in their fast floor work. Shallow and Von were again the Chaska stars, and the other members of the team played good basketball. Heinisch, the Chaska forward, was held without a basket by Trafton. Chaska’s playing was less rough than that of Thursday night and the con- test was one of the most interesting ever witnessed here. To hold a team such as Chaska’s to such a low score is a strong endorse- ment for “Big Bemidg.” The “Dutch Band” will be out in force tonight. The admission charge will be 35 cents, and the game prom- iges to be a hummer, Bemidji being determined to win at least one of the three contests. . Last night's lineup: Bemidji Chaska Miller .. TN | SR Schalow Brandon «+w..rf. .. (¢) Heinisch Peck ... .c ceeee.. Von Jacobson (c). . Meyers Trafton ...... - . Thorson Field baskets, Schalow 2, Von 2, Thorson 2, Meyers 1, Miller 1, Peck 1, Trafton 1, Jacobson 1, Brandon 1. Free throws, Brandon 4, Heinisch 2. Referee, Stanton; umpire, Kartes; scorer, Stewart. The game tonight will be called at 8:15. FREES 1000 PRISONERS Columbia, S. C., Jan. 9.—By but one stroke of his pen, Cole Blease, retiring governor of South Carolina, this afternoon granted one thousand full pardons to state convicts. TAFT AND KNOX ARE GOLF GUESTS Atlantic City, N. J.,, Jan. 9.—The long and short of it in golf is ex- pected to be present today at the op- ening of the Seaview Golf club when ex-President William H. Taft and the former secretary of state, Philander C. Knox, will be among the guests. ' FOUND FISHES IN WATER St. Paul, Jan. 9.—Little - fishes have been discovered in the drinking water of the state capitol. Floating about in the water to be drunk by by the legislators, were the little fishes. They have been given to Dr. H. M. Bracken, who is entering into their life’s history. Bank Officer Here. G. E. Stebbins, of Minneapolis, one day on business. | RATE REDUCED BY RESERVE BANK The federal reserve bank of Minne- apolis yesterday reduced its discount rate from 5 and 6% per cent, as minimum and maximum, to 43 and 6, subject to the approval of Wash- ington. The action is significant of steadily improving ‘financial condi- tions in the northwest. Directors who-held the first monthly meeting of the year in Minneapolis Thursday decided to engage:the services of Wil- liam H. Hollar, a noted Philadelphia engineer of .experience in .the con- struction of bank vaults, to plan the new vault that the bank will con- struct to take care of its large re- serve deposits and surplus. POTATO GROWERS FORM ASSOCIATION State Now Has Organization Which Will Promote Industry From Seed to Marketing. OPSAHL IS NAMED PRESIDENT W. G. Schroeder is Placed on Execu- tive Committee—J. J. Hill Up- holds Dual-Purpose Cow. Minnesota now has a Potato Grow- ers association, such an organization being formed at the University Farm, St. Paul, meeting. The purpose of the association is to promote the po- tato industry all along the line from seed selection to marketing. bers intimated that the legislature would be asked to appropriate money to aid in the work. J. J. Opsahl, of Bemidji, who was in attendance at the meeting, was elected president of the association, and W. G. Schroeder, also of Be- midji, and the owner of the famous Alfalfa Dairy farm, was named on the executive committee. Bemidji Man Chosen. J. J. Opsahl, of Bemidji, was elect- ed president of the association. Other officers chosen are: Vice president, Gross Giddens, Anoka; secretary, C. E. Brown, University Farm; treas- urer, W. E. Whipple, Elk River; ex- ecutive committees-J. O.-James = of North Branch, B. A. Norris of St. Francis, H. B. Hendrickson of Ulen, 0. L. Berg of Grand Rapids, Henry Schroeder of Sabin, W. G. Schroeder of Bemidji, and President Opsahl. Two other organizations were formed in connection with the meet- ing of the Minnesota Live Stock Breeders assocfation, an association of Guernsey breeders and one of An- gus breeders. Hill Gives Address. James J. Hill, addressing the live stock men on the development of the live stock industry in the Northwest, told of his faith in the so-called dual- purpose cow and of the experiment he was now making with a herd im- ported from South Devon, England. “I would not advise anyone as yet to buy South Devon cattle for Min- nesota use,” Mr. Hill said, “ for no man knows how they will bear up after the strain of the long trip to this country, the tax on them of get- ting acclimated here and so forth, but we are carrying out our experi- ment with many encouraging signs.” Women on Committee. Two women were named on a com- mittee instructed to consider the ad- visability of forming a state organiza- tion of farmers’ clubs, to report at the “Farmers’ Week” at the State Agricultural College next year. They are Mrs. H. L. Chamberlain of Laurel and Mrs. R. E. Olmsted of Excelsior. A. D. Wilson, director of the Univer- sity General Extension Division, was named chairman of the committee. Other members are L. W. Fahlgren of Ramsey county, and W. E. Whipple of Elk River. Mem- Mesdames G. E. Carson, S. E. Hig- by, W. W. Lloyd and George Kreatz will entertain the members of the Tastérr. Star at a thimble bee, Tues- day,’ January 12, at the Masonic hall. Supper will be served, com- of the officers of the Security State mencing at 5:30 until all are served jDuluth where he has legal business bank of Bemidji, was in the city to- Members and their families are cor- before Judge Morris dially invited to attend. One Way Of Getfing Warm f' S\UK QF BEWG- FRIENDS 0 PAY COSTS Mohler-Kennedy Cass County Sheriff Contest Case Will Take Several Weeks in Trial, BOTH HAVE MANY WITNESSES The fight being waged at Walker between W. P. Mohler and Mack Kennedy for the office of sheriff of Cass county has assumed proportions never dreamed of by the contestants. From the small beginning of a mere recount of the ballots cast at the No- vember election the question has been carried into the district court for adjucation and the expenses are being paid from funds raised by triends of the contestants by popular subscription. I On the face of the election returns Kennedy was elected to the office by the narrow margin of four votes. Mohler demanded a recount. When this was completed Kennedy’s major- ity had narrowed to one vote. Dis- puted ballots then were taken before the district court and a struggle be- gan which will occupy the attention of the court for weeks. -Mohler’s case, presenting instances of alleged illegal voting, fraud and violations of the corrupt practices act is not yet completed. Kennedy has issued subpoenas for 75 persons from every part of the county, and it will take three or four weeks to pre- sent his case. Six lawyers have been brought in- to the case, three by each of the con- testants. E. E. McDonald of Be- midji, Charles La Du of Minneapolis and Eugene L. Fovbes of Pine River represent Mohler, and A. L. Thwing of Grand Rapids, and Daniel De Lury and J. S. -Scribner of Walker are counsel for Kennedy. Judge B. F. Wright of Park Rapids is hearing the case. EX-GOV. HODGES TO TALK PROHIBITION Topeka, Kan., Jan. 9.—Former Governor . Hodges intends within a few days to take the platform in the interests of national prohibition. He says he has accepted in a tentative way all the requests for his service and will probably speak first at Ra- leigh W. Va., about January 13, go- ing to North Carolina in February. He is billed to speak in Denver, Jan- uary 20, and will answer other calis from New Mexico, Mississippi, Mis- souri and Nebraska. RUSSIANS ARE IN CONTROL Paris, Jan. 9.—Petrograd corres- pondent of the Matin, has wired that the Russians control all Bukowina, and that the advance guard has al- ready invaded Transylvania. It is also reported that the Austrians have hurriedly evacuated remainder of the positions at Bukowina and are con- centrating everything to defend Hun- garia. BECOMING AN INDUSTRY St. Paul, Jan. 9.—Skunk raising in Minnesota is becoming an indus- try. H. A. Rider, executive state game and fish commissioner, in a statement today, says that during two years, 20 licenses have been granted per- sons desiring to domesticate skunks. The state charges one cent for each animal kept in captivity. BROKER IS SUICIDE. New York, Jan. 9.—Following the failure of the brokerage firm of Stringer & company, C. F. Stringer, a junior member of the firm, shot himself, and was dead before assist- ance arrived. The suicide took place in Stringer’s office. ‘ WILL BE GIVEN PORT Paris, Jan. 9.—An agreement has been arrived at between Italy and Servia whereby Ttaly guarantees Servia an Adriatic port when peace comes. Goes to Federal Court. Judge H. A. Simons, United States commissioner, will leave Monday for “in Federal court. : i SAY-1IM GOODN remain . throughout the Thirty-four Granted in Beltrami Thirty-four divorces were granted in Beltrami county during 1914, show records in the office of Fred Rhoda, clerk of court. June and March brought six each, while October had none. There were 212 marriages in the county during the year. BULGARIAN RESERVES ARE ORDERED TO REPORT Berlin, Jan. 9.—In a dispatch from Switzerland, ‘it is claimed that the Bulgarian reserves have been or- dered to report. This is believed to have been done because of the dread- ed Servia attack. BEMIDJI HIGH WINS AGAIN !lolntos}l Defeated for First Time in Six Years on Its Own Floor— Score 29 to 14, TWWOIK Of‘ LOCALS A PUZZLE For the first time in six years the McIntosh high school - basketball team met defeat on its home floor when it was humbled by the fast Bemidji quint last evening by a score of 29 to 14. Although probably one of the roughtest contests ever played by the local team, the game was not without spectacular plays and the team work of the Bemidji boys puz- zled the heavier MecIntosh men. Tanner and Johnson, at forwards, completely outplayed, their guards. Cameron at center outjumped his man repeatedly and held him without a basket. Graham brothers at guards, succeeded in breaking up the Me- Intosh team work and only two field baskets were allowed the opposing forwards. During the first half, time taken out because of from the rooters. The lineup for the local team was as follows: Tanner and Johnson, forwards; Graham brothers, guard: Cameron, center; Warfield, sub; Ma- lone, referee; Riley, timekeeper. Those who accompanied the team as rooters were, Harold' White, Edwin Simons, Alvin ‘Olson, Dudley Lane, was interference Clarence Rood “of Fosston ‘and Coach Bestul. KIDNAPPERS ARE GIVEN- SENTENCES Brainerd, Jan. 9.—Peter Newman, W. J. Sullivan and George Payne, of Crosby, .who kidnapped Theodore Sjorgren, a miner, during the strike of April, 1913, were sentenced by Judge W. 8. McClenahan here today. Newman and Payne were given inde- terminate terms in prison and Sullivan was sent to the St. Cloud reformatory. the Stillwater MARINES LEAVE -FOR EXPOSITION fin Diego, Cal., Jan. 9.—A regi- ment of United States marines, com- manded 'by Major John T. Meyers, will leave tomorrow for San Fran- cisco, where the men .will go into camp on the grounds of the Panama- Pacific International Exposition, to exposition period. HAS TO SLEEP WITH CHICKS Denver, Jan. 9.—Harry Mathiason don’t like to sleep with chickens. He sued his wife because, as he alleged, she had a chicken roost on the top of their bed. Mathiason is & mar- ried man-today, however, because the court disallowed his claim. Schroeder is Appointed. ‘W. G. Schroeder has been appoint- ed treasurer of Grant Valley town- ship to fill the unexpired term of F. M. ‘Pendergast, who moves to Min- neapolis. George Denely, deputy sheriff, spent esterday at Blackduck and Quiring official business. ~IM.GONNA 60 Y0 A HOSP\TAL WHERE ITS NICE AN -|tion, and has been the shining light PATIENTS HAVE NARROW ESCAPES IN HOSPITAL FIRE Samaritan Institution in Ruins This Afternoon as Result of Flames Caused by Overheated Furnace. LOSS WILL TOTAL ABOUT $10,000 Inmates Carried From Burning Build- ing by Rescuers—New Truck Does Good Work. Fire, which had gained consider- able headway before discovered, and from the path of which ten patients narrowly. escaped, totally destroyed the Samaritan hospital this morning, | netting a loss of approximately $10,- 000, of which less than half is cov- ered by insurance. The inmates, four suffering from serious ailments, were carried from the building as the flames, which had made rapid headway, shot through all parts of the main building. Mrs. Aline Smith, owner of the hospital, was the first to discover the flames, and so quickly did they burst through the floor that she was forced to run through them in saving a small boy, who had been recently operated up- i on. Only two of the hospital patients were able to leave the building with- out assistance, while the conditions of two others was so serious that they were operated upon soon after being removed to the St. Anthony hospital, to which institution all of the sick | were taken. Department Responds Quickly. The fire department made a quick run to the fire after the first alarm, but was unable to check the flames which had spread to the old logs, the 1 material of which the main part of ° | the hospital was constriicted. For a | | | | time it was believed that the new part, built two years ago at a cost of $3,000, could be saved, but this was allowed to burn to the ground after the firemen realized that it could not be saved, at least sufficiently for, ré- pairs. Had No Insurance. Mrs. Smith, who opened the hos- pital three years ago, is left .without a penny of insurance, and her $3,000 worth of furniture and supplies is a total loss. Until recently there had been insurance on the property, but for some reason it was allowed to ex- pire. The building, which is owned by the Bagley Loan association, was valued at $7,000, and was insured for about $4,000. Extensive Improvements. Extensive improvements had been made by Mrs. Smith during the past vear, and a large and roomy porch had been built; the enterior redecor- ated; the new additions stuccoed at a cost of $500 and other repairs made. Mrs. Smith feels keenly her loss. She does not know whether she will again start in the business. New Truck in Service. The new Seagrave auto fire truck was pressed into service for the first time. The entire tank of chemical, two hundred gallons, was used, and two lines of hose were taken from the machine. The car was operated by Robert Browning, the Seagrave rep- resentative, and proved most satis- factory. It is expected that the car will be given an official test soon, and will then be accepted by the council IS ROBBED OF $3000 St.-Paul, Jan. 9.—Julius Henry, a timekeeper, was robbed of $3,000 this afternoon when he was held up. A discharged employe is being searched for. AL VON WOULD PLAY HERE Star of Chaska Five Likes Bemidji and May Join Basketball Team. Al Von, of Minneapolis, one of the best basketball players in the north- west, gnd perhaps the greatest center to ever participate in the netted game in this section, would like to play with “Big Bemidg.” Asked to- day if he would consider a proposi- tion to coach the Bemidji five, Von said: - "I surely would like to come here. T like the treatment Chaska has been given, and believe that Be- midji can place a winner in the field.” A large number of fans here are anx- | ious to obtain the services of Von. He is playing with Chaska only tempor- . arily, being a regular on.the bril- liant Mill City Ascension aggrega- in both games of the series. " Eleven Horses Shot. Eleven horses in the McDonald camp, near BlackducR, were shot by