Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, January 14, 1915, Page 1

1 VOLUME 13, NO. 13. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, THURSDAY EVENING, JANUARY 14, 1915. FORTY CENTS PER MORTH FAILURE OF GENERAL PAU CAUSES CHANGE Placing of General Gallieni in Com- mand of Military Operations in Al- sace Means Passing of Veteran. HAD FAITH OF FRENCH PEOPLE Was Unable to Regain Lost Province —Now Rely Upon England for Needed Reinforcements. (By J. W. T. Mason.) | New York, Jan. 14.—If it is true that Gen. Gallien has taken command | of the military operations in Alsace, it is probable the most important; western development since the battle of Flanders are shortly to occur in the narrow district between the Vosges mountains and the Rhine. Hitherto, Gen. Pau, France’s popu- lar hero of the 1870 war, has been directing the Alsace offensive. After the break-down of the initial French drive toward Altkirch and Mulhau- sen last August, Gen. Pau’s assign- ment to the work of recovering the lost provinces was hailed with pat- riotic joy throughout France. Accomplished Little. But Gen. Pau has accomplished very little during the tenure of his office. This has been generally at- tributed to the small number of men Gen. Joffre was able to send to Al- sace, but the present report that Gen. iallieni has taken over the full com- mand of the south suggests that there is a belief at headquarters that the one-armed hero of the Franco-Prus- sian war has not done what was ex- pected of him. Unless in fact, there had been serious shortcomings in Gen. Pau’s strategy he would not have been replaced, for in him the French people have personified their virtues. Forced the Retreat. The selection of Gen. Gellieni for the new Albanian command means that Gen. Joffre has assigned his most brilliant subordinate to the work of capturing the upper Rhine territory. Gen. Gallieni after the war broke out was made military commander of Paris, and he delivered | the flank attack against Von Kluck’s army which forced the German re- treat from Paris. It is now apparent that Gen. Gal- lieni erred in striking Von Kluck too soon, thus permitting the Germans to conduct their retreat successfully. But at the time it was thought dan- gerous to wait too long, because if the German army had got through the French center, the flank attack from Paris might have failed. Saved Paris. While Gen. Gallieni’s army did not catch Von Kluek, it undoubtedly saved Paris. The present reputation of the military governor of the capi- tal is very high in French army cir- cles. He forms, with Gen. Joffre and Gen. Foch, the army triumpvir- ate, on whom France’s hopes are cen- tered. Gen. Foch has command of the armies in Flanders. Gen. French seemingly has con- cluded that Gen. Foch must look to England for reinforcements, while the new strength of the French ar- my is to be used to permit the savior of Paris to rescue the lost province. AUSTRIANS VICTORIOUS|. Vienna, Jan. 14.—Decisive victor- ies have been secured by the Austri- ans along the lower Nide and Rus- sian attempts to cross the river have been definitely abandoned. There has been minor fighting at Carpa- thians. . Pessimists in the sport game can now take their hammers and beat it to the cyclone cellar. Those Wwho complain that interest in sporting events is on the wane can sneak a look at the records for the late 1914 in which it is shown 25,000,000 per- sons pushed their cash through the box office windows to view sporting events. This figure represents about one-fr yth the population of the United” States. Baseball, of course, leads with approximately 9,000,000. Football comes next with over 6,- 000,000, and the rest is divided up among boxing, tennis, golf, amateur athletic meets and forms of athletics. various other The .Port Hope Rural Telephone company held its annual meeting at the Henry Krahn place, Jan. 11, at ten o’clock and elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Pres- ident, Prosper Albee; vice-president, George Deushane; treasurer, W. Winch; secretary, R. A. Krahn; di- rectors, Henry Krahn, William Ger- linger, W. T. Sonder. There are people who act ag if they . thought they ought to be patted on the back for doing their duty.—To- ledo Blade. No smart man ever tries to con- vince a fool that the fool is foolish. &, “ADD GROCERY STOCK. ”a,.,' e 4 q,‘% Will Have New De- "% "< in Charge. Announcement . Messrs. Troppman ana 8, of the Troppman department score, that they will open a complete grocery establishment in the rear of their store on Minnesota avenue and Third street. Contractors are now con- structing the fixtures in this depart- ment and plan to have it in readiness by February first. Chris Markusen, formerly with the Roe & Markusen oday by jgrocery firm of this city, will be in charge of this department. The Reed-Murdock line of fancy grocer- ies will be sold and the department {will be conducted on a strictly cash basis. PROGRAM IS ANNOUNCED |Cavalier Entertainment of Tomorrow Night to Be Excellent—Second of Redpath Series. WILL BE PRESENTED IN ARMORY “The Cavaliers” will appear in Be- midji tomorrow night, being brought here under the auspices of the Wo- man’s Study club as one of-the attrac- tions of its winter series. The com- pany is a production of the Redpath Lyceum bureau; is made up of seven artists carefully selected from the choicest in the Lyceum world and al- together is one of the biggest sue- cesses sent out under the Redpath management this season. A most excellent program will be 2iven ,as follows: Who the Artists Are. Mrs. Aurelia F. Tregillus and Mrs. Elizabeth VanCloster, sopranos; Miss Anna Fischer, contralto; Dan Baker and Walter Leon, tenors; Edward Watsgn; baritone, and Harold G. Tregillus, basso. The Program. The Heavens Are Telling ..From “Creation” Chorus. Lift Thine Eyes..... From “Elijab” B Ladies’ Trio. PrAYErs s s From “Lohengrin” Mr. Tregillus and Sextette. Churning Song—From “Robin Hood” Mrs. Tregillus, Mr. Baker, ] “Mr.” Watson. Jewel Song. ...From “Faust” Mrs. VanCloster. Trio «+.....From “Mikado” Mr. Baker, Mr. Watson, Mr. Tregillus Oh, For a Breath of the Moorlands ..................... ‘Whelpley Mr. Baker. Duet, “Santuzza and Turridu” .............. From ‘‘Cavaleria” Mrs. VanCloster and Mr. Leon. A Tailor There Sat ....... aeel ............ From “Robin Hood” Male Quartette. Duet, “Katisha and Ko Ko”..... ................ From “Mikado” Miss Fischer and Mr. Tregillus. INTERMISSION. An operetta, “Good Queen Bess,” by Harold Gauntlett, will follow the intermission. The following are the characters in order of entrance: Master Benson, a learned man. .. Mistress Phyllis, his daughter. ... Mrs. Tregillus .Mr. Watson . .Mr. Leon Young Country Gentlemen. May, sister to John..Mrs. VanCloster Lord Cranbrook, a dissipated Earl .................. Mr. Tregillus Queen Bess—Elizabeth, Queen of England............ Miss Fischer Scene at an inn upon Queen’s Highway where Her Majesty stops to exchange post horses. No other regiment In any existing army undergoes such Spartan training as the French Foreign legion. When at their headyuarters, Sidi-bel-Abbes. the legionarics are marched off for oc casional training trips of 300 miles or more, in continuous daily stages of twenty four miles, with only five min ates’ halt every sis miles. General de | Néwrier, who commanded them in Madaguscar, said, “Some soldiers can fight: the legionaries can die.” Their record shows how they fall in action in the Crimea, in Mesico fighting for Maximilian and in Spain their losses were enormously heavy. Of 4,000 le gionaries sent to aid Queen Christina in 1866, against the Carlsts, only 5oo| returned to Algeria. SCOO THE CUB REPORTER Mrs. Tuomy, in Duluth Herald Com- munication, Speaks of Story.in Re- cent Issue of Leading Magazine. THE OLD BEMIDJI AND THE NEW ‘When Collier’s published that now famous story, “The Hospital Ticket,” in which the early life of Bemidji was a most prominent feature, a stir was caused here and the feeling seemed general that this city has been dealt an unjust blow. In yesterday’'s issue of the Duluth Herald, a communication, written by Mrs. J. T. Tuomy, of Bemdiji, was published and well expresses the sen- timent here. The communication reads: “To the Editor of The Herald: “A short time ago a prize-winning story appeared in one of the leading magazines that had for its settings scenes in and around the town of Be- midji, Minn. The story caused a lot of old-time citizens to chuckle and say: ‘Can you beat it?” Why, I re- cognized a number of the characters. Some of them live right here now. “The number containg the story sold like hot cakes. News stands of the town never had such a run on any one magazine, Bemidjiites read the story ‘for entertainment, but after reading it, they began to digest it thoughtfully. Public-spirited citi- zens wondered if their town liad been done an injustice by giving a wrong conception of its present state to the outside world. “It was figured out that the author of the story must have known the Bemidji of ten years ago,. with its forty or more saloons, wide open night and day, with no ban on gamb- ling—a Bemidji with no other claims than those that belong to a typical frontier town. “Today Bemidji is a dry town and as thriving and progressive a little tity as can be found in the North- west. Everyone is vastly proud of its miles of paving and cement walks, its fine churches, its good schools, its up-to-date public buildings, its beau- tiful homes and its wonderful scen- ery. “There is still plenty of material for authors, but the people of Be- midji would like to see stories writ- ten of ‘fits colorful past in the past tense.” - . THOUSANDS OF LIVES LOST IN EARTHQUAKE Rome, Jan. 14.—As reports from the earthquake zone are received, it is believed that the losses of life will reach 20,000. The chief victims of the eruption were in the vicinity of Abruzzi and Avezzano. Another earthquake was felt here this morning, creating a panic, but it is believed that no additional dam- age resulted. Details are difficult to secure on account of the destruction. Military relief is being given and every effort is made by the govern- ment to protect stricken people. An emergency fund of $50,000 has been voted for troops. Rescue work is slow and conditions are reported se- rious on account of snow and trains are blocked by the quake. SOUTHERNERS ATTACK WATER WORKS COMPANY Birmingham, Ala., Jan. 14.—Hear- ings_were scheduled today in an at- tack by quo-warrants proceedings, against the charter of the Birming- ham Water Works company. Suburban citizens allege that excessive rates are charged and false meter readings practiced. Ancient Origin of Military Salute. When did the military salute come into use? It certainly dates from the earlier half of the fiftcenth century, says the St. James' Gazette. In the “Speculom Hnmanae Salvationis,” which was issued before the invention of printing by movable types, there is an exceedingly quaint illustration in which Abraham is represented as sa- luting Melchisedec. The patriarch is in medieval armor and apparently on guard, and it would seem that Mel- chisedec is bringing him refreshments EXECUTIVE AGENT Governor Hammond Selegts Hutohin- son Editor to Succeed’ Rider on and Game and Fish Commission HELD POSITION UNDER JOHNSON Senator Sageng Introdyces Initiative and Referendum Bills—Senator Nord Has Largest lxluge Governor Hammond thie afternoon appointed Carlos Avery, editor of the Hutchinson Leader, as a:,_memher of the State Game and Fish:Commision, and he will fill the position left va- cant by the resignation of Executive Agent Rider. Mr. Avery once be- fore held the position of executive agent, being during ‘the administra- tion of Governor Johnson! The new agent is 'one of the most prominent and widely known editors in the state, and wlile in office sev- eral years ago conducted the work in a most satisfactory manner. His appointment should :meet with ap- proval from all quarters; -especially from this section- of. the state where the proper protection of game is so important. Sageng Introdnces Bill. Senator Sageng, of Dalton, this af- ternoon introduced an initiative and referendum bill before the legisla- ture, which provides that two per cent of the voters may urge-consti- tutional initjative and following con- stitutional /fmendment, and eight per cent referendum on proposed per cefit petition referendum on pro- posed amendment. Investigation is Asked. A resolution was proposed .this af- ternoon by Senator Sullivan of St. Cloud, calling for an investigation of the fees paid Clarence Johnson, state architect, by the state board of control during the past three years. Nord Has Longest Haul. Senator Leonard H. Nord, of In- ternational Falls, of this legislative district, was this afternoon awarded the greatest mileage of any sgnator, being six hundred and- gighty-two miles. Representative Mipef; also of the border city, Williivst-TKely gain the same distinction in the house. EDITORS DISCUSS NEWSPAPER LAWS Seattle, Wash., Jan. 14—*News' paper law” was the subject of an address delivered today before the State Newspaper Instifute by John H. Perry, of Seattle, an acknowledged authority on the subject. Besides the publishers and editors of newspa- pers of Oregon, Montana and Wash- ington, 150 students of journalism of the University of Washington were in attendance. Perry’s address cov- ered the general range of newspaper Jjurisprudence, paying particular at- ‘tention to the “right of privacy.” He also went carefully into the question of the attitudes of the courts toward the press. The state newspaper in- stitute will be in session three days. GERMANS SHELL RHEIMS Berlin, Jan. 14.—According to war office reports here today the Ger- mans have instituted a vigorous bom- bardment of Rheims, and are also ad- vancing east to Soissons. Several attacks of the French have been re- pulsed, these taking place in the vic- inity of Argonne and Woevre. Public is Invited. Under the auspices of the promot- ers of the League of the Sacred Heart, a card and lunch social will be held in the basement of the St. Philip’s church this evening. The public is invited. ‘Whoever does anything must ex- pect to be criticised, and most - by those who know least-about what he is doing.—Albany Journal. Two of the hardest things in the of water, and the salute 1§ distinctly | Wworld to get rid of are colds and the military oue still in use. creditors. NDafarcrtiva “Big Bemidg” Encounters Pine River While High School: Will Meet Park Rapids on Basketball Floor. TWO FAST CONTESTS PROMISED For the' first time this year Be- midji basketball fans will be given an opportunity to see the high school team in a championship contest, when Park Rapids is encountered on the Armory floor this évening. A double-header will be staged, as “Big Bemidg” will play Pine River. Pine River has made a wonderful record this season, defeating Brain- erd, Akeley and many other strong teams. The five comprises several former college stars. The high school game should be one of, much interest because of Be- midji’s chances to win the state championship. . Coach’ Betsul has a team which is undoubtedly the best to ever represent the local educa- tional institution and in the games played this year have secured easy victories. Brainerd, Staples and other quints of this district will be played and the boys are confident of an opportunity to perform at: the Carleton tournament. 1 The “Dutch Band” will be out in full force and the games will start at 8 sharp. i FRENCH RETREAT BEFORE- FLOODS Paris, Jan. 14.—Information re- ceived at the war offices here today tells of the retreat ‘of the French troops in the vicinity of the Aisne, having been compelled to retire. A severe flood and the carrying away of bridges is blamed and not German at- tacks. The fighting at Soissons con- tinues, the Germans throwing heavy forces into action in an attempt to regain lost ground. In the extreme north, the cannonading - continues, despite the thin blanket fog which is surrounding the entire country. The artillery is violent in the Ypres region, while along the Aisne artil- lery exchanges “have brought no changes in the situation. TAKEN TO ASYLUM. ™ ~ | Buzzle Woman Adjudged Insane Yes- terday by Judge D. H. Fisk. Mrs. Emma Arneson, 37, wife of Ole Arneson of Buzzle, and the moth- er of six children, was taken to the Fergus Falls insane asylum yester- day afternoon, having been adjudged insane by Judge D. H. Fisk, court commissioner. The unfortunate wo- man has been failing for three years and while never violent, her mental powers have been in an unbalanced condition, continually growing worse. She was taken to the asylum ' by George 'Denley, deputy sheriff, Mr. Arneson accompanying the officer on the trip. GIANTS TO FIX UP s MARLIN QUARTERS Marlin, Texas, Jan. 14—In ad- vance ofthe Giants coming here about: February 10 to train, Manager Mc- Graw’s personal representative is expected here in a few days to con- tract for necessary improvements on the training quarters. It is believed that the New York National League club will make extensive changes on the property mow that they have come into possession of the.same. Miss Gladys Gainey was pleasantly surprised Wednesday evening by a number of schoolmates, the occasion being her fourteenth birthday. The guests were Misses Grace Riley, Nor- ma Nissen, Ellen Crothers, Bertha Webster, Alice Dyer, June Williams, Anna Schroeder, Alice Hammond, El- sie Blackburn, Evangeline Schmidt, Evelyn Kirk and Glanche Gratton. Misses Vera Backus and 'Edith Er- win acted as chaperons. A dainty lunch was served at the close of the evening. 5 _— The croaker generally’has little to Will Be Acting Clerk of School Board During Absence of Lahr. J. P. Lahr, clerk of the Bemidji Board of Education, is to retain his membership in that body, although he will be.absent from the city for several' months, being in the west. This was decided at the meeting of the board last evening. .Attorney Montreville J. Brown, a member of the ‘board, was appointed as acting- clerk and will attend to the duties until the return of Mr. Lahr. - Mr. Lahr is also a member of the city council. BRAINERD WANTS MEETING Crow Wing County Seat Making Ef- fort to Take December N. M. D. A. Convention From Bemidji. SUGGESTS DROPPING COUNTY ‘When Commissioner Hayes voted against the allowing of an appropria- tion to the Northern Minnesota De-: velopment association, he may have taken a step which will cause the Aropping of Beltrami county from the roll of the booster league. This appears to be the plan in cer- tain quarters and already Brainerd is making an effort to have the con- | vention of next December held in that city, instead of Bemidji. Beltrami county’s proportiomal appropriation was only $250 and’this amount the commissioner refused to allow for the purpose of advertising the county and to assist.in bringing settlers here. Jt is hoped that Commissioner - Haye will change his vete should the mat. ter be taken up again at the next meeting, and if he does not, personal contributions must-be given. Other- ‘wise to Beltrami county and Bemidji, the birthplace of the organization, will be lost the advantage of its work. A Brainerd news item says: “It requires the unanimous consent of the county commissioners to appropriate and one member voted no. Beltrami county is the birthplace of the or- ganization, supplied many of its offi- cers and is the scene of the next win- ter convention. ‘“‘Should Beltrami lose its repre- sentation, Brainerd will enter the field in an effort to annex the winter convention.’~ =~ WHEAT RIGHEST IN YEARS Chicago, Jan. 14.—Unprecedented scenes took place in the pits hére this morning as wheat jumped to its high- est point in years, May wheat going to $1.43%. The riotous scenes of last week were surpassed. The strength of the Liverpool market fs blamed. § UNION MEN DEMAND REAL RAPID TRANSIT Philadelphia, Jan. 14.—A monster parade in which several thousand union men, representing trade unions of many industries, will participate, will be held here today, demonstrat- ing the fight of the union men for a high speed transit system. Immedi- ately after the parade, a big mass meeting will be held at which rep- resentatives of the various unions and Business Men’s associations will urge the installation of the system out- lined by Director A. Merrit Taylor. FATHER BLAMES SON. Owatonna, Jan. 14.—M. H. Dar- nell, father of Rev. Darnell, the much married minister, has arrived here and is convinced that his son was ac- tually married to Ruth Soper. The feeling here is strong against the minister. To Have Big Sale. Having purchased the bankrupt stock of the T. J. Crane company, of Virginia, at the remarkable price of $600, the Troppman store will begin a gigantic sale next Monday'at which the $3,500 lot of merchandise will be offered to the pyblic at surpris- ingly low prices. The expression “as happy as kings” say, but is willing to keep on sayinglhas become obsolete.—Pittsburgh Ga- it.—Indianapolis Star. . . zette-Times. By "HOP" CALL FOR ME \F TH F{RING = REACHES LS HERE- AS & GENERAL—-T CANT BET) C6Re! PAST TENSE PREFERRED|AVERY IS ’NA‘MED PLAYTWOGM:IESVSTONIGIIT mfimw“m" POLITICAL POT . WARMS ASCITY ELECTIONNEARS Most of Present Offcials Will Bequeit. Returns to Offices—Mayor Mo-- Cuaig Considering Candidacy.: PETITIONS TO BE OUT S0ON George Stein and George Rhea, Clerk and Treasurer, Likely -to Meet With No Oppesition. 3 With the city election little ‘more than a month away, coming on Tues- day, February 16; the political pot is again beginning to simmer and before many more days petitions-of various candidates will be circulated* among the voters. Py At this time a year ago the cam- paign was well under way, most' of the petitions had been ci.culated-and’ the fight for votes was on in earnest. This year the situation seems dif- ferent, caused perhaps by the faet that a vote on the liquor question Will not be had. The 1914 election enthusiasm was aroused largely by the “lid” proposition and the final vote stood 506 for and 386 against the granting of licenses, a difference 6f but 112 ‘ballots. Will Have No Opposition. There will be two candidates at the | February election who will not #nd’ should not have any opposition, these jbeing George Stein, city clerk, and George Rhea, city treasurer, both competent and efficient officials who Ihave more than made good in their irespective positions. The petitions of both Stein and Rhea will be cir- culated soon. ! McCuaig Considers Candidacy. ‘When asked as to the possibilities of his again seeking re-election, Wm. McCuaig, mayor, today said that he had not definitely made up his mind, although he expected to .again enter. the race. Several other men have been mentioned as likely candidates and two or more are almost certain to be aspirants for the office. Murphy Leaves: City. : R. F. Murphy, for the past:two vears alderman-at-large-and - pres- ident of the council, has taken up his residence in’St. Paul and will not ask to be returned. This office is a most important one and already there are mentioned several candidates. Joseph Bisiar, for many Yeal's/alrl‘er- man of the third ward, who resigned recently because of his moving to another ward, may enter the race and another often heard spoken of and who is being urged to make the fight is James Black. Four for Council. 2 John Moberg, in the first ward, Sherm Bailey in the second ward, J. M. Phillippi, in the third ward, pres- ent aldermen, are expected to seek returns to the council. Alderman Ditty, the fourth ward representa- tive, will not be a candidate, and Joe Anderson, the Mill Park mer- chant, may be induced to become a candidate. Assessor to Remain on Job. For assessor the voters will again have an opportunity to elect Thomas Lloyd, the Great Northern Express company agent. Mr. Lloyd has held the position during the past several years, and his work has always been thorough. He has been much prais- ed for the efficient manner in which he handled the difficult problems growing out of the tax changes. Un- less from the Socialists, who are ‘ex- pected to again place a compiete ticket in the field, Mr. Lloyd will probably have no opposition. STAR HIGH JUMPERS MAY LOWER RECORD New York, Jan, 14—With Joe Loo- mis, of the Chicago A. A., outdoor national champion high jumper; Jene Jennings, the indoor champion; Har- ry Barwise, New England champion, and others of the first rank scheduled ‘to appear, the high jumping event at the Milrose A. A. games tonight at Madison Square Garden promises to be a record breaker. Loomis, in.par- ticular, is looked upon to smash the fine record made at Baltimore when he won three national champion- ships; the high jump, low hurdles and sprint. e Rev. 8. E. P. White today received a message from Ashland, giving the information that . William . Shores, well known in Bemidji :,died. there this morning. Mrs. Shores, who is a nurse here, had spent the past:week at the bedside of her-husband, who has been failing during.the . past year. The .funeral will be held at Park Rapids. L G. Haycraft, the Solway: mer- chant, was a business caller in the city today. : Mr. Haycraft: s a for- mer Bemidji resident. . g iigsi