Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, February 3, 1915, Page 1

VOLUME 13, N0, 30. GERMANS MAKE NEW ATTE% T0 PASS AlSTe Paris, Feb. 3.—Official reports is- sued here by the war department late this afternoon say that an artillery battle is raging all along the Aisne, and the Germans, particularly, are di- recting violent cannonading near Soissons, but their fire is ineffective. The French have silenced several bat- teries near Lens, and the French ar- tillery forced a German battery to retire. New German Onslaught. Fierce hand-to-hand fighting is go- ing on in the region near St. Paul, and marks the launcliing of a new German onslaught to force a passage from Aisne to Soissons, less than sixty miles from Paris. French Morroc- can troops, stationed outside of St. Paul, on the north bank of thé Aisne, repulsed three successive attacks by Von Kluck’s infantry, and routed a small force of Germans that made the first assault upon their positions. The Germans were driven back upon the German lines near Crucy, and several prisoners were taken. Following the failure of this night attack, Von Kluck ordered reinforcements. A small force of Morroccans, entrenched behinds the ruins of devasted farm houses, were forced to give ground. Falling back upon the main French positions, they joined in a counter at- tack and sent the Germans fleeing in disorder. Shells Soissons. Von Kluck’s artillery resumed a violent bombardment at Bridge Head, which he took from the French at the north bank of the river and drop- ped an occasional shell into Soissons. Reinforcements have been pushed across the bridge at Soissons to sup- port the battallions at St. Paul. Latest reports describe the en- gagement as a determined attempt to drive the French from the north bank of the river at Franders. Gérmans are directing fresh attacks against the Belgians near Ypres. WOULD DROP MILITARY DRILL AT UNIVERSITY St. Paul, Feb. 3.-—Senator Jones today introduced a bill which calls for the discontinuing of military | darill at the State University. All male students are now required to; take drill for a certain period of their college course. Other bills introduced in the senate today were: A radical bill providing for a more| modern schools, houses, Jones. A bill bringing a penalty of thirty to ninety days or a fine of $50 to $100 for operating a blind pig. Senator O'Neill would pass a bill making it a felony to bring strike breakers into the state. . A bill was passed by the senate making it lawful for a judge to in- struct juries on Sunday- system of plumbing in factories and = dwelling by Senators Handland and GIBBONS BESTS MURRAY. Ringside, Hudson, Wis., Feb. 3.— By Tim Sullivan, written for United Press: Tommy Gibbons of St. Paul, added another scalp to his belt last night when he won a newspaper decision ‘over Billy Murray, of San Francisco, in a ten-round bout at the arena here. Gibbons clearly out- classed Murray in all but three rounds. It was a fast fight. From gong to gong the two stood up and did their best. In the last round Murray seemed tired- and his blows lacked steam, but he was game and the fight ended in a fairly fast round. It seemed certain, however, that Gib- bons would have put his man away had the'fight gone much further. Unclaimed Letters. List of advertised letters “UN- CLAIMED” at Bemidji postoffice de- partment, Bemidji, Minn. Men— Bourdo, Leslie (3), Coolidge, Mr. Henry, Danielson, Mr. J., Gagon, Mons Vital, Gamble, Mr. G. W., Gra- ham; Frank, Hogan, Mr. J., Holmes, Mr. Fred (2), Hogan, Mr. John, Howe, Mr. T. E., Johnson,John C., Joanis, Isadore, Kennedy, Mr. Wil-| — liam, Kinley, Mr. Art, Kowetz, Mr. Albert, Lambert, Mr. J. H., Manches- ter Biscuit Co:, Sargent, Mr. M., Scott & Howe Lumber Co., Thompson, Mr. Anton, Zenith Subscription Agency, (8). Women—Clark, Miss ~ May, Houghlund, Miss Agnes,:Lortie, Mrs. Adline, LeRoy, Miss Reita, Murphy, Miss Blanch, Sisk, Miss N. E., Sun- vall, Mrs. O., Wans, Miss Helen. One Man in Jail. - At ‘last ‘the Beltrami county bas- tile Hag a prisoner, and at that one who in being sent there was told his seritence would' be indefinite. The man held was sentenced by Judge G "W -Stanton ‘yesterday afternoon for contempt of court, having refused to pay alimony to his divorced wife as directed. the! GREAT NORTHERN CHAIIGES Officials of Railroad Transferred, An- nounces Agent Lloyd. WiIllnm ‘W. Lloyd, Great Northern X ggent today announced several “in the official staff of the roaa “een made lately.” R. L. Kneble, . has been division super- intendent of the Northern division for some time, goes to the Minot divi- sion and will be succeeded by T. B. Degnan, formerly terminal superin- tendent at Seattle. At Superior, General Superintendent C. O. Jenks, Wwho has accepted the position as gen- eral superintendent of the Spokane, Portland and Seattle railroad, will be succeeded by F. S. Elliott of thé Cen- tral division. BIG BUSINESS TURNS SEARCHLIGHT ON ITSELF Washington, Feb. 3.—The search- light of “Big Business” was turned upon itself here today, when the an- nual convention of the United States Chamber of Commerce opened. The “Big Business’’ men from all parts of the country gathered to diagnose business conditions and make pros- perity plans for the future. Tonight at a regular session of the chamber, President Wilson has prom- ised a speech of importance.. It is understood that the president will make a speech, as it effects American business, on a par with his political speech recently at Indianapolis. Among the prominent speakers who will address the convention will be Secretary of State Bryan and Sec- retary of Commerce Redfield on de- velopment of American foreign trade, particularly in Latin-America and the Orient.” Discussion of the federal reserve act in its relation to trade expansion will be led by Vice President Samuel McRoberts of the National City bank of New York. Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo is scheduled to discuss the adminis- tration ship purchase bill and en- largement of the American merchant marine. Governor Hamlin of the fed- eral reserve board, will give addi- itional interpretation of the currency | reform act. Commissioner of (‘,orpumtgoq Davis will tell the chamber the scope of the Federal Trade.commission. : A banguet- will be held tomorrow inight. The president was to have \spoken at the banquet, but demurred at attending a social function so soon lafter the death of Mrs. Wilson. e c; J. H. O’'NEIL IS VICTIM OF HEART DISEASE John H. O'Neil of Park Rapids, member of the State Forestry board, ‘former member of the Minnesota leg- islature and one of the most promin- ent politicians of the state, died at St. Luke’s hospital, St. Paul, yester- day, following an illness of several weeks. He spent some time at the hospital about two months ago, but improved. He returned about ten days ago, suffering from heart disease. Mr. O’Neil was 57 years old. He was one of the early conductors on the Northern Pacific railroad, serving in that capacity for .eighteen years. In 1881 he built the Great Northern hotel at Park Rapids and had con- ducted it since. He became inter- ested in politics and was elected to the legislature from the Fifty-first district in 1901. He served omne term, and a few years ago was ap- pointed to the forestry board. The funeral will be held at Park Rapids tomorrow. TO OPEN GALLERIES. Boston, Feb. 3.—The deferred opening of the Robert Dawson Evans memorial galleries for paintings will take place this evening. Machine Shop Not Moved. The article stating that Garvin & Blanchard had moved their machine shop from the Northern Auto com- pany building was not. intended to inform the public that Mr. Jewett had discontinued the shop, which thought 'might be thus conveyed. “The special tools and machinery for the repair of Ford cars were only rented and are the property of the Northern Auto company,” said Mr. Jewett. T0 BRING OUTERS HERE 0REO0N SNATOR WAS BRICLIANT LECTURE| " o158 o caempen PLANSFGRMSBFOR Business Men’s Association Will Co- operate With Commercial Club in Providing Summer Hotel. CONSIDER SEVERALPROPOSITIONS As a special order of business the summer hotel proposition was the chief topic for discussion at the Mer- chants’ meeting Tuesday afternoon and as a result a committee was ap- pointed to work jointly with the com- mittee of the Commercial club with instructions to report at the next reg- ular meeting. Propositions from Tams Bixby and i J. J. Opsahl were considered and George Cochran agreed to have a pro- position for the consideration of the committee the latter part of the week. Indications are that something de- finite will be done this spring and that Bemidji will have a summer ho- tel for the accommodation of several hundred guests going by May first. In connection with the hotel will bé constructed twenty or more cot- tages with a large number of tents if any one of the propositions is ac- cepted by the business and profes- sional men of the city. The matter will be discussed fur- ther at the Commercial club meeting tonight and plans are under way to interest twenty or more of our citiz- ens to buy, lease or rent lots and build cottages to be used in connec- tion with the hotel. The committee appointed by the Commereial club consists of W. L. Brooks, A. G. Wedge and E. H. Denu. President Barker, of the Merchants’ association, appointed the same mem- bers to act for the association and in addition appointed C. E. Battles and H: E. Reynolds. WHEAT JUMPS To HIGH WATER MARK Minneapolis, Feb. 3.—The reported bombardment of Dardenelles is blam- ed for the nervous condition of Min- neapolis wheat this morning. The matrket opened this morning with May wheat at $1.54, dropping to $1.53%. July wheat opened at $1.:562, but flopped to $1.46. At Chicago the most riotous scenes witnessed on the board of trade since the famous Patten and Leiter cor- ners, took place here this morning. May wheat opened at $1.62, and in ten minutes’ dropped to $1.56%, boosting to $1.65% within 57 min- utes, a new high mark, the excite- ment being wild. TEAMS AND MEN NEEDED Red River Lumber Company Not Able to Secure Necessary Labor. That there is work for everybody was again evidenced today when it became known that the Red River Lumber company is having much difficulty in securing men and teams for*timber cutting and clearing near Grand Rapids. “Thirty farmers’ teams, with sleds, and 75 men are needed at once,” said J. J. Opsahl, the agent of the company here, ‘“and it seems almost impossible to secure la- bor. We plan to cut what timber there is on a larg tract of land north of Grand Rapirs, running from ten miles east of Coleraine to south of Remer, and to clear it for the clover seed. The work must be done before mild weather comes.” Labor is needed in other places also. Infant Son Dead. John Hubert, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hubert, died this morning. Funeral arrangements have not been announced. Ten little friends of John Har- rington, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Harrington, were entertained at the Harrington home yesterday, the occa- sion being the lad’s' fifth birthday. Various kinds of amusement were provided and the afternoon brought much enjoyment for the guests, who |Were Margaret Fitzgerald, Katherine Gilmore, Francis Russell, Ethel Palmgren, Denise Blondo, Martha McMeekin, Delphine McMeekin, Rob- ert Loyer, Jake Funk and Jessamine ITibbets. SC00 T BEEN LOOKIN' For THE CUB REPORTER HAS BLINBPIG CURE Harry Lane Makes In(*mfi.ng Discov- ery Concerning Congress Members and Offers Solution/to Problem. it SHOULD ADOPT PLAN OF ESKIMOS —_ Says Whisky May l}e (!omotly Used as Stimulant But wu'nl Against . High Wines and Beer. k By Burton K. Btandish. (United Prous) Washington, Feb. /3. — Senator Harry Lane of Oregon; who made the original and intereat’lng discovery that United States se;mtors are just plain mutts like the r,at of male hu- mans, has offered a splution for the blind pig prob]em, lmtar as"it re- lates to gentlemen frdm other states finding liquor in statesithat have gone dry. His experience in Alaska fur- nished the insphflammj “For the benefit - ott those states,” he declared, “I woulq suggeat they adopt the method of the Eskimos to protect their food supplies from the ever-hungry malamute dog, which is to cache it upon a platform about 20 feet above the ground:. Doing this they would compel jenterprising and thrifty gentlemen from other states to seek their soalce in the open air by means of a ladder.’} Alaska, by the way, has furnished Senator Lane with cgnsiderable ar- gument against liquor, Take It Away. “In the interior of | Alaska,” he says, “‘where the temperature- goes down to 70 and 80 below zero they do not allow anyone to get out upon a long trip and take Whisky with him. If a man is met on the trail and it is ascertained he has whisky With him it is taken away from him and the bottlés broken. They do not do that out of feeling of kindliness toward him particularly, but: they - have found, and from experience, that it is necessary to do so, for the reason that under the influence of liquor | 2 man on the trail will.take chances that he otherwise would not take. If his feet or hands become frozen, the whele expidition is tled ‘up taking care of him. So !lyy &0 through his pack angd:if he has ky or alcohol they take it away from him and break the boitle.” Other views of the Oregon senator, who is a physician, are not exactly or- thodox on this same subject. Resumes Normal Condition. “I do mnot think alcohol is a direct cause of a large proportion of in- sanity,” he said. “I do not think that large tables of statistics if care- fully analyzed will show that it is the old alcoholie, the chronic drunk, who, as a rule, goes insane. He be- | comes a hobo; he becomes a nuisance; he is the cause of misery to his chil- dren, he makes his wife unhappy and is the cause of his children not hav- ing enough to eat and to wear; he may become shattered physically but, as a rule, he does not become insane. After he quits drinking, as a rule, he resumes his mental condition and lives along without becoming insane. I do not think much of statistics which try to show that he furnishes the largest proportion of the inmates of insane asylums, for the reason that my experience is to the . con- trary.” “But if you are going fo drink,” says the senator, ‘“drink straight ‘booze.” ) Drink Straight Booze: “I think my friend from Mississip- pi, Senator Williams, is ‘mistaken if he thinks that alcoholic drinks de- rived from the grape, the fermented liquors in contradistinction to those that are distilled, -are less harmful. It is my opinion that he is decidedly mistaken.. The Engliskman and the Scotchman and those people of Eu- rope who drink heavy port wines are, I think, killed off as quickly, and I think more quickly, than those who confine themselves to the use of pure whisky. “If a person is going to drink at all, if he wants to get drunk, if he de- sires a stimulant, as a physician who has practised for 40 years, I say to him, ‘get good pure whisky.’ Leave (Continued on last page.) Then Scoop Lost His > T0 CAMP AN’ @ \stavetrer Defictive Thomas Brooks Fletcher Thrilled Large Audience in “The Martyr- dom of Fools” Last Evening. —_— MAGNETIC PERSONALITY FELT It is doubtful is there is one per- son in Bemidji who heard Thomas Brooks Fletcher’s lecture, “The Mar- tyrdom of Fools,” at the Methodist church auditorium last evening, who will not proclaim him the equal of the most brilliant speakers on the Amer- ican platform. As expected, Fletcher’s audience found him filled to the brim with physical and mental energy, and as he dashed-forward upon his introdue- tion and plunged eagerly, almost fu- riously, into his subject, his:mag- netic personality was felt by each of his listeners. He proved himself a master of every phase of dramatic art, a graceful Delsartean one moment, a thunderbolt hurling giant, the next, combining impassioned oratory with the calm reasoning of a judge. . Fletcher demonstrated his wonder- ful ability to handle language, whe- ther it be biting sarcasm, scathing condemnation, tender pleading or strong exhortation. He seemed to pos- sess but one idea: to startle, to awaken, and then to burn into the soul of his hearers, moral convictions of matters political, social and-re- ligious, and gained his purpose by combining his great power in lan- guage and dramatic art. His straight from the shoulder style of dealing with modern -condi- tions, his honest sincerity, his power- ful convictions, his contempt for any attempt to sugar-coat injustice, wins for him the admiration of his audi- ence; for the world admires a fighter and passionately loves him if his cause is just. ‘The Woman’s Study club has often been praised for its enterprise in bringing entertainers of the Redpath Lyceum bureau to Bemidji and every bit of commendation is honestly de- served, the appearance of Fletcher be- ing just another evidence of the suc- cess of its plan. DOING LARGE BUSINESS. Minnesota & International Keeping Big Force at Work. With more orders-than tliey have cars to conveniently handle, the Minnesota & International railroad, announced George Walker, the Be- midji agent, is doing a big business new, especially in the hauling of poles and ties and material needing flat-cars for transportation. Nearly every employe of the road is now at ‘work. HAD NARROW ESCAPE Edward, the nine year old son of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Merryman, had a narrow escape from serious in- jury this morning when a cartridge in a 22-rifle with which he was play- ing, exploded. A portion of the cartridge was thrown from the cham- ber and grazed the boy’s forehead. The injury was soon dressed and no serious consequences will result. Ed- ward, who recently underwent 'a minor operation on his throat, was at home alone when the accident took place, and had taken the rifle from the wall. HERE’S CHANCE FOR A JOB. ‘Washington, Feb. 3.—“Wanted, an expert cheesemaker. Nalary $100 a month. Apply to Uncle Sam.” This advertisement today resulted in eivil service examinations for the position in the Department of Agriculture. Camp-Fire Feed Saturday.- A supper for real hungry folk will be given by the Camp-Fire girls next Saturday evening in the Odd Fellows hall. They will begin serving at 5:30 and you are expected to pay for what you eat. Many are already planning on taking advantage of this occasion. Mrs. L. E. Taber left this morning for Little Falls where she was called by the death of her uncle. She will be away several days. Head Ninety-Two Actions Noticed for Trial at Febmry Beltnm- ‘l‘erm. Fred Rhoda, clerk of eourt, and Miss Lucy LaFontisee, deputy, have just completed the work of compiling| the court calendar for the February term which convenes here next Tues- day morning, Judge B. F. Wright of Park Rapids, presiding. Thirteen of these cases are personal property tax actions. Several important cases are to be tried during the term. The grand jury will meet Tuesday morn- ing at 11 o’clock, Wednesday will be devoted to the conducting of natura- lization examiinations and the petit jury will meet Thursday morning at 9 o’'clock. EIGHT CANDIDATES FILE Aspirants for All But One City Office Leave Petitions With City Clerk George Stei CAMPAIGN. ERDS IN TWO WEEKS With but two weeks of the city campaign remaining, interest is al- most at a standstill and the election is certain to be the most quiet ever held here. Eight petitions of candidates were filed with George Stefn, city: clerk, this morning, being those of William McCuaig, for mayor; Frank S. Lycan, for alderman-at-large; George Stein, for clerk; George Rhea, for treasurer; Thomas Lloyd, for assessor; John Mo-! berg, for alderman first ward; Sherm Bailey, for alderman second ward, and J. M. Phillippi, for alderman third ward. No candidate has filed for alderman ! in the fourth ward, although three! petitions have been circulated. The last day for filing is next Saturday. No petitions of socialist candidates have been filed. MURPHY-DICAIRE A pretty wedding was solemnized in St. Philip’s Catholic church at 9 o’clock this morning when Miss Clara- Dicaire, daughter. of Mr. and Mrs. P. pleaire of .this city, became the brlde of 1] hy, son of Mr. and Mrs. MIF. Murphy “of~Grand Forks, Rev. Father John'J. T. Philippe offic ciating. The bride wore a blue traveling suit, trimmed in white, while the maid of ‘honor, Miss Margaret Mur- phy, a sister of the groom, was dress- ed in a white suit, trimmed with fitch fur. Both carried corsage bouquets of sweet peas. The groom was at- tended by Marcus Dicaire, a brother of the bride. The altar of the church was beautifully decorated with reses and.other flowers. Immediately following the cere- mony the bridal party partook of a wedding breakfast at the Dicaire home, which had- been elaborately decorated for the occasion. Since childhood the home of the bride has been in Bemidji and until several years ago, when she went to Grand Forks to accept a responsible position with the Red River Valley Power company, attended school here, always being one of the most popular members of the younger set. L. F. Murphy, the groom, is a mem- ber of one of the most prominent Grand Forks families, being a son of M. F. Murphy, for many years mayor of the North Dakota city and one of the state’s most influential business men. The young man is in business with his father. A large number of Grand Forks and Bemidji friends attended the wedding. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Murphy, the groom’s parents. The newly married couple ‘left this noon for Milwaukee where they will visit several days before going to points in Wiscon- +in, returning in the course of a few weeks to Grand Forks where they will make their home. FLOOD PAST DANGER. Pittsburg, Feb. 3.—The danger of a serious flood- in the region of the Upper Ohio is this morning reported as past, the water having been con- siderably lowered. Several cities and towns suffered slightly. By *HOP’ NARCH lusmwf Agneultnnstfllhmw Farmers’ Clubs to Compete in At tendance Contest—W. A. Mo- Kerrow to Speak, With plans practically completed, it is expected that the Farmers’ In- stitute which is to be held at the High school on Saturday, Mareh 6, Wwill be the most successful ever held here. The meeting will in promptly at 11 o’clock in the fore-- noon, at which time W. A. McKerrow will talk on breeds of dairy cattle and live stock assoctations. To Form Association. In speaking of the institute, Bue- ford M. Gile, agriculturist, who is in charge of the arrangements, this morning said: “An association will b2 formed whose members will agree to use sires in grading up their herds from one of two breeds which will be decided upon at that time: The Merchants’ association desires to have .a meeting with the farmers some time this spring. = In order not to have two meetings it has been de- cided 'to make this a union meeting. “At 12 o'clock a free dinner will be served by the domestic science de- partment and financed by the Mer- chaants’ association. At 1 o’clock flu jmerchants and farmers will meet’ to- gether to consider marketing condi- tions. Professor A. J. McGuire, of the state extension department, will talk on marketing problems in north- ern Minnesota. At the same time Mrs. Baker, of the University Farm school, will give a demonstration to the women. Mr. Howard, of the state high school board, will give a short talk some time during the day. Music and other entertaining num- bers will appear on the program. Clubs to Compete. “Five dollars will be given by the Merchants’ association to the treas- .|urer of the farmers’ club from \tfi//:- township. having the largest repre- sentation. - If there are two farmers!.. clubs in the winning township theé money will be divided.” A count be taken at-11 o’cloek and again’ 1 o’clock and the township having the largest average will be the win- ner. Any person of either sex over sixteen years of age will be counted. It is not necessary to be a member of the farmers’ club but to simply live in the township. Northern, Eckles, Lammers, Grant Valley, Frohn, Bemidji, Turtle River, Lib- erty, Turtle Lake, Port Hope, Helga, Rockwood and Jones will probably be the principal competing town- ships. Help Advertise is Plea. “We hope everyone will help ad- vertise this meeting as it is impos- sible for us or the newspapers to reach all the people. All are in- vited.” STARVATION FACES POLAND WOMENIS CRY Berlin, Feb. 3.—(By Karl Von Weigand.)—Poland is crying for food, and thousands of women and children are dying for want of food, with the soil drenched with blood from those who have been sacrificed in the terrible slaughter. Appeals have been received in the United States and already the work of send- ing supplies is in progress. BANKS TO ASSIST FARMERS. Bemidji Financial Institutions Will Provide Funds for Cattle Purchases Bemidji’s three banks, the First National, Security State and North- ern National, have offered to bring a carload of cattle here this spring and to provide responsible farmers with money for their purchase at reasonable rates. “If you are in- terested,” said Bueford M. Gile, ag- riculturist, in addressing several farmers this morning, “talk the mat- ter over with your banker and see what you can do. -Each person must leave description of what - l.u ‘wants with his banker. Those Who mixht wish to get stock and wish to pro- vide funds in some other way should communicate directly with the Agri- cultural Department of - the High school. If there'is a demand for good graded and pure bred dairy stock. in excess of what the local market will supply, a way has been found. to get it here. ‘If enough farmers report to make up a carload some responsi- ble umep will be taken along to herp‘huy the stock and see that lha farmers get the animals at cost.” A lot of men like hot weather—es- pecially when 1t's tod hot to Work: -