Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, February 6, 1915, Page 1

VOLUME 13, NO. 33 BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, 'mmm GERMAN OFFICERS APPROVE PLAN.T0 | STARVE ENGLAND Berlin, Feb. 6.—According to an official statement issued by the war offices this afternoon, a large body of Russian troops have been shifted from the region about Przemysl to the battle line in Hungaria. The Czar is making every effort to hold Bukowina and parts of Galicia at any cost. Special dispatches from Unter- mark, in northeasternn Hungaria, re- ported the rout of Russians by the Austro-German force in the Carpa- thians east of Uszek Pass. Newspaper reports say that Warsaw is facing a famine. It was officially reported that the Kaiser left this afternoon for the eastern battle front. “Sink Transports,” Cry. “‘Sink England’s Transports,” is the cry of the German press this af- ternoon. The German admiralty, in interviews, approves of all steps taken by Admiral Ventirpitz and .staff in launching forth a new policy of starving out England by means of submarines. The three successful exploits of German submarines have created the greatest confidence in their ability. Thousands of English troops are being transferred into Flanders, was announced by spies this afternoon, and new English regiments have been concentrated near Boulogne, where British military forces have taken over the city administration. Hackensen’s army is pushing to- ward Warsaw despite the stubborn re- sistance of the Russians. The Poland situation is described as satisfactory, and a quick march on the Polish cap- ital would not be unexpected. ENGLAND PREPARES FOR GERMAN INVASION London.—(By Mail to New York.) As a result of the demand recently made in the House of Lords by Lord Curzon, the Duke of Rutland, the Earl of Durham and others, that the government inform the civil popula- tion as to what steps they should take in the event of a German invasion, - circulars are now-being distributed in many of the seacoast and nearby in- land towns by the local.emergency committees, on the authority of the war office. The instructions vary slightly, according to the locality, but the general tenor follows those issued for the municipality of Lewes, in Sussex. It reads: ‘“‘Should such a most likely event ocecur as the landing of an enemy on the coast of Sussex it might be nee- essary for the civil population of this town to be removed to some place further inland, so as to save them from falling into the hands of the enemy, and therefore in order to avoid panic and confusion at such a time the following instructions have been drawn up, and every inhabitant must follow them expilicitly. “No movement is to be made until the signal is given. The signal for the civil population to move will be the jangling of all church bells. Ev- ery one should then at once return to their houses. “1.—Put on their warmest clothes and as much underclothing as they can wear, and greatcoats. Each per- son should roll up a blanket, tie the two ends together with strings and carry it over one shoulder. “2—.Bring away all the food in the house, especially bread, cheese and cooked meat, that they can carry among them, and also one cooking pot or saucepan, a kettle and a mug for each family. “3.—Proceed to Winterbourne- lane, between Ballard’s Brewery and top of lane, and there wait for or- ders from the head special constable. “4,—On arrival at the place to which they are to be removed they will be instructed as to the position they are to occupy, and the people of each area must keep together in this position. ‘““Arrangements have been made that all children under eight who are tak- en out in vehicles will be properly looked after by responsible persons until the arrival of their parents, when they can'be taken charge of by them. Note—Sick and infirm people and children under eight will be carried in vehicles . “Front doors should be left un- locked, as less damage is likely to be done by the enemy if they have freg entrance. CROSS FOR KNIFE. London, Feb, 6.—‘“Nearly every German we saw on Christmas day,” writes a British soldier, who partici- pated in the ‘unofficial truce,’ wore on Iron Cross. One fellow exchanged his for clasp-knife offered by one of our Tommies.”. "Austrian threats. ‘5/ K KKK KKK KKK KKK ‘AY IN THE CHURCHES ¥ TEEK KK KKK KK KK Episcopal, . Sunday *.at 10 o’clock a. m. There will . ' “her servieex Arch- deacon Parshu .~ 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 Methodist Episcopal. Morning worship, 10:45. Subject, ‘“‘Complete Manhood in Christ.” Sun- day school, 12. Missionary Sunday. Junior League, 3:30. Epworth League 6:30. Subject, “The Promise of For- giveness,” with Dovie Plummer as leader. Evening service, 7:30. Sub- (Continued on last page.) REIGN OF TERROR EXISTS London, Feb. 6.—Newspaper dis- patches tell of a reign of terror that is sweeping Bohemia on account of Information from reliable sources says that military law prevails over the entire province and that wholesale arrests of editors and politicians are being made. In some instances death penalties have been imposed. VOCATIONAL ASSOCIATION IN CONVENTION AT CHICAGO Chicago, Feb. 6.—With registra- tion and the reception of delegates, the annual convention of the Voca- tional association of the middle west opened here today at the LaSalle ho- tel. Many men and women promin- ent throughout the country as em- ployers, educators, social workers, philantropists of organized labor are in attendance and on the program to speak either at today’s sessions or the sessions tomorrow. An inspection of exhibits and a luncheon concluded the morning sessions. Topics for this af- ternoon and some of the speakers were: “Indiana’s Lesson,” William H. Henderson, assistant professor of industrial education, University of Wisconsin; “The Working of the Wisconsin Law;” “The Contribution of Massachusetts;” “New York’s Ex- perience With Vocational Educa- tion,” Arthur D. Dean of New York. A general discussion of the subjects was to be led by 8. J. Vaughn, editor of the-Industrial -Arts-Magazine, and Charles A, Bennett, editor. Manual Training Magazine. Michael J. Col- lins, president of the Chicago Board of Education, Charles H. Winslow, ‘Washington, D. C., Edwin G. Cooley, Dr. Ella Flagg Young and Prof. Fred- erick W. Roman, of the University of Syracuse, were scheduled to speak at this evening’s session. SWEETHEART’S SLAYER TO DIE FOR CRIME Trenton, N. J., Feb. 6.—If Edgar C. Murphy, convicted of the murder of Herman Fisher at Taylor’s Sta- tion, is not granted a stay of execu- tion he will die in the electric chair, at the state prison here during the week of February 8. Murphy shot and killed Fisher on the night of July 11, after the latter had visited his sweet- heart’s home. Murphy had been call- ing on the girl’s sister, but was told to discontinue his visits when it be- came known he was a married man. According to the testimony, Murphy blamed Fisher for telling of his mar- riage. The shooting occurred along a corn field. Two days later Mur- phy was arrested and in a confession which he afterwards repudiated, Mur- phy admitted the crime. When Murphy was sentenced to death by Justice Kalisch, in the Mount Holly court house he acted like a raving maniac. He fought and struggled with court officers until they had to resort to chaining his wrists and an- kles in order to remove him from court. Will Manage Pool Hall. Harry Thorne, formerly of the United States Marine service and brother-in-law of Harley A. Hanson of this city, will take charge of the Hanson Pool and Billiard hall on Third street next Monday. Henry Montbriand, who has managed the hall. for the past several months, has moved his household goods from the apartments upstairs fo his home at 712 Irvine avenue. SCOO T HAD ATALKC THE CUB REPORTER G’ET U5 PASSAGE. HOME 1F- WE Wi WOUNDED OR. BELGIAN ORPHANS, ” |midg” last BEMIDJI DOWNS OSWEGO World’s Champions Defeated by Score of 19 to 15 in Sensationally Played Basketball Game. PLAY THIRD CONTEST TONIGHT Playing a wonderful defensive game, showing a style of teamwork seldom excelled and continually out- guessing their opponents, “Big Be- evening defeated the world’s championship Oswego, New York, aggregation by a score of 19 to 16. The game was replete with sensa- tional features, both fives fighting ev- ery inch of the way, the first half end- ing in a one point lead for Oswego, the score being 8 to 9. Every mem- ber of the local quint played splen- did basketball and each player is de- serving of equal credit for the vie- tory. For Oswego the work of Captain Murnane was brilliant and his two baskets, thrown from beyond the foul line were spectacular. Roberts at guard played superb basketball as did Nolls, center, who shifted to guard upon the entrance of Grimsted into the game in the second half. Grim- sted was called from the sidelines when Bemidji led by a margin of six points, but even with the assistance of the star, Oswego was unable to .ob- tain victory. Murphy played well. Brandon’s foul throwing was per- fect and nine times in.ten chances was he able to net the ball, and ad- ded two more points by a clever field goal. His performance was more than equal to that of the night be- fore when his floorwork and speed mystified the famous Roberts. Miller, in addition to securing one basket, took a prominent part in every play. Peck, playing against Nolls, who in the east is regarded as a whirl- wind, starred, and his clever passing and following of the ball played a no small part in the victory. But to the guards, Bestul and Ja- cobson, must go a large portion of the glory. Bestul seemed everywhere and his teamplay, dash and covering-up, was thrilling. Two difficult baskets were registered to his credit. Os- wego found it almost impossible to pass the defensive play of Jacobson and play after play was broken up by his alertness and quick action. He netted one pretty basket. It was a great exihibition of basketball, and in picking the Bemidji star the writer must name Brandon; Bestul, Peck, Jacobson and Miller. Tonight the deciding contest of the series will be played and it should be the most sensational and thrilling ever staged here. The lineup: Bemidji Oswego Brandon .. .F...(C) Murnane Miller . . .F . Alberding Peck ... :C. . Nolls and Grimsted Jacobson G........ Roberts Bestul . .G.....Murphy and Nolls Summary: Field goals, Bemidji— Brandon 1, Miller 1, Bestul 2, Jacob- son 1; Oswego—Murnane 2, Nolls 2, Roberts 2. Foul goals, Bemidji— Brandon 9; Oswego, 3. Fouls commit- ted, Bemidji 7, Oswego 10. Referee, Stanton; scorer, Frazer. Following the game this evening there will be a dance. Long Brothers orchestra will play. SKATERS RACE TEN MILES. New York, Feb. 6.—An amateur ten-mile roller skating race through the streets with the finish at Grand Central Palace, was viewed by hun- dreds of spectators today. REFUGEE IS 104 YEARS OLD. Rotterdam, Feb. 6.—Among the latest Belgian refugees to arrive at Rozendale, the Dutch station near the frontier, is a woman 104 years old. Fosston Wins Game. Charles Trafton returned from Fosston this morning where he offi- ciated at the Fosston-McIntosh high school basketball contest last eve- ning. The game resulted in a vie- tory for Fosston’s team which is the champion five of the ninth dlstrict' and will be among the teams to make the trip to Carleton. The score was |34 to 20. NO WE AINT- INDIAN RE EVERY HELP BEING GIVEN q Seek to Secure Accrued. Interest— Redskins Have Faith in Admini tration of Commissionier Sells, Rt Confident that Mi;lneiota Chippe- was will be granted’ requests which they are making of congress, Bd- ward Rogers, the ‘Walker attorney, former chief of the rédskins, and one of the legislative committee chosen at the annual general conference held in Bemidji last summer, has just returned from Washington. The bal- ance of the committee, consisting of Henry Warren of Bena, Nat Head of Red Lake, B. L.-Bairbanks and Wil- liam Potter-of White Earth, will re- main at the nationgl capitol until| the Indian appropriatfon bill goes out of ‘the senate commi%;teeA Called Upon. ‘Dfficials. Mr. Rogers says that the commit- tee called upon the commissioner of Indian affairs, the sécretary of in- terior, the senators and congressmen representing districts’ where Indians are located and also the committee upon Indian affairs, Which was then in session. The Indians were most favorably Teceived by.all these men and the committee. The one thing that:impressed the Indians most was the desire and will- ingness upon the part'of the officials and congress to give to the Indian his just dues. Congress will adjourn March 4 and it is not-possible to get any new legislation through unless it be in the shape of a‘rider upon the Indian appropriation ’hill, Want Accrued Interest. The one big thing/which the In- dians will take up While there will be the matter of accrued interest due them. There ‘seems £0 be a differ- ence of opinion in thé:interpretation gh' reference to of the act of 1889 wi e reimbursements -G the accrued |8 intérest. “The department has held that the government be reimbursed for interest advanced to Indians out of this acerued interest, while the Indians hold that the government should be reimbursed not out of the accrued interest, but out of the prin- cipal and that the interest should have been paid annually This is of vital importance to the Indians this year. For with wages of labor in the ‘woods less than half what it was last year and the impossibility of getting work even at these wages the Indians are in poor and in some cases desti- tute condition. The payment of this accrued interest at this time would be a God-send to them; it would tide them over the winter and not only that, but it would also help the com- munities within which the Indians live. Under the interpretation of the act of 1889 as held by the Indians there should be paid to them some $966,- 224, which would amount to about $90 per -capita. Like Cato Sells. Mr. Rogers says Cato Sells, Indian commissioner, is striving in every way to help the Redmen. “He is al- ways on the job to make them better citizens, to ‘give them what is their due, and will do all in his power to better their conditions,” Mr. Rogers said. ‘““The Indians have in him all the confidence in the world, and they feel satisfied that he will-do the right thing. The Indians realize that he had done a good thing by keeping li- quor away from them and they hope that he will agree with them in the interpretation of the ;1889 act with ‘| reterence to the acerued interest, and still further relieve their conditions.. 3 “The Indian, in his simple nature, attributes the conditions as existing today to the change of administration, and he is not alone in this belief. If this interest can be paid, and there is no doubt but what it could and should be paid, this sentiment would existing * change. Cato Sells is the big man in Al Aboard For Lll’ 0ld U. §. A Nine Socialists Begi:m Petitions— But Two Three-Cornered Fights for City Positions. EVERY OFFICIAL HAS OPPOSITION With the filing of the socialist pe- titions, twenty candidates are placed in the field for office to be voted up- on at the city election of Feb. 16. With the exception of the socialists, all other candidates had filed Several days ago. While all of the present officials, with the exception of Alderman Ditty 1n the fourth ward, are candidates for re-election, not one will be without opposition, the socialists having as- pirants for every place. Only two three-cornered fights will be had, being for mayor and alderman in the fourth ward. The candidates are: For Mayor—William McCuaig, Hi- ram A. Simons and Morris Kaplan. For Alderman-at-large—Frank 8. Lycan and R. W. Hannah. For Treasurer—George Rhea and Fred Malzahn. For Cletk—George Stein and J. Peterson, jr. For Assessor—Thomas Lloyd and J. E. Harris. For Alderman first ward—John Moberg and J. C. Larson. For Alderman second ward-—Sherm Bailey and Hans Schie. For Alderman third ward—J. M. Phillippi and J. P. Omich. ' For Alderman fourth ward— Thomas S. Ervin, Carl Heffron and Abe Grossman. Next Tuesday is registration day. Today was the last day for filing of petitions. BELGIUM NOT TO YIELD REMAINDER OF COUNTRY Battle Front, Feb. 6.—(Written by William Phillip Simms, who is with Belgian army by special invitation.) —Belgium inside of the frontier is doggedly determined never to yield the remainder of the little kingdom to Germany. King Albert is here on the firing line and is directing the movements of the reorgauized Bel- gium-army. Since .the fall of Liege, the Bel- gians have entirely reorganized, and they do not at all resemble the army which fought twenty-four hours daily white attempting to check the Ger- man tide through Leige and Antwerp. They now occupy three times as much battle line of the Allies as be- fore the fall of Leige and Antwerp. LONE HOLDUP MAN ROBS OHI0O BANK Lima, Oio, Feb. 6.—A lone holdup artist entered the Bank of Lima this afternoon, covered the cashier and assistant cashier with a revolver and forced them to turn over $12,000 in cash. He then bound them and es- caped. SEVENTEEN LOST IN GALE. Petershead, Scotland, Feb. 6.— Seventeen of the erew of a salvage vessel are believed to have perished off this port in a terrific gale this morning. One member of the crew was found under the overturned hull. The vessel was .swept in close to shore. SENT TO FRONT. Paris, Feb. 6.—Three distinguished French artists, M. Georges Scott, M. Tinayre and M. Jacquier, have been commissioned by the French war of- fice to go to the front and make pic- tures of battle scenes for preserva- tion among the nation’s archives. DRY STATE IN 1916. Little Rock,” Ark., Feb. 6.—The governor this afternoon signed the prohibition bill and Arkansas will be- come a ‘“‘dry” state after Janunry 1, 1916. ‘Washington today and the payment of this interest would not only en- hance his popularity but would also do his party a great benefit.” ‘Washington Bpeciililt to Appear at Convention Next Week. ‘W. B. Stewart, of this city, pres- ident of the North-Central Education- al association, today received notice that Professor George. Ferrell of ‘Washington, specialist of Boys and Girls Club work, will be in Bemidji during the convention of next week. He will assist Mrs. Margaret Baker, assistant specialist of Boys and Girls Club work in the canning demonstra- tion which is to be given Friday af- ternoon at 1:30, to which the women of Bemidji are invited, as well as those from the country districts. No admission- will be charged to the demonstration, REMEDY LEAK IN “LID” Quartette of Government Agents Visit Northome Saloons and Find Several Places Violating Closing Order. BRANDT LEAVES FOR OKLAHOMA Four officers of the government In- dian department, including Special Officers L. W. Carson and J. P. Brandt, raided several former saloons at Northome yesterday and.as a con- sequence it is believed that large Teaks in the “1id” which was recently slapped on there have been entirely done away with. It is understood that the agents entered Northome with the belief that trouble was to be encountered. They first visited the Matt Jones place and the owner immediately granted a thorough search, assisting in rolling out two half-gallon kegs of beer which were on tap. The agents also found a small quantity of port wine, but no whisky. At another place a small quentity of liquor was discov- ered. Reports from Northome claim that Jones had made the threat that no Indian agent dared close him up and that he intended to operate his sa- loon as though no closing order had been received by him. He informed the agents that he guessed farming would be prosperous enough for him in the future. . Special Officer Brandt left last eve- ning for Oklahoma where he will tes- tity in se¥eral government cases. The only agent now in Bemidjiis Special Officer Carson. CASE IS DISMISSED. Robbery Charge Against C. G. Scott is Dropped—Given Freedom. Before Judge D. H. Fisk, court commissioner yesterday afternoon, the robbery charge against C. G. Scott was dismissed upon the recom- mendation of ‘Graham M. Torrance, county attorney. Scott was arrested at Walker several days ago and charged with beiung responsible for the robbery of the Erickson hotel which took place heére early in the week. BIGGEST INDOOR MEET RUN OFF IN BOSTON Boston, Feb. 6.—The east’s biggest indoor athletic meet was to be run off today under the direction of the Bos- ton A. A. College athletes and ama- teurs from the eastern clubs were to compete. JFOND OF TRAILING LETTERS. London, Feb. 6.—Britishers are ex- ceedingly fond of tacking initials af- ter their names, and James F. Hope, M.P,D.V.P.B.M. 8. C, is natur- ally quite elated over his recently acquired collection. It means that he is a member of Parliament and al- so director of the Vulnerable Points Branch of ‘the Metropolitan Special Constabulary. Editor Cutter Here. Editor Cutter of the Thief River Falls News-Press was a Bemidji vis- itor yesterday afternoon, being en- route to his home from Grand Rapids where he had been on business. Mr. Cutter says that business conditions are much jmproved and that an opti- mistic view of the future prevails in practically every community that he has visited of late. \T |S INDEED A SAD SIHT-HOMELESS FATHER AND CHLD' GOINGT AMERWATD ,.n 7 ul ! Of the 9,413 women registered in Boston only 3,949 exercised their privilege to vote at the recent elec- tions held in that city. : Mitactiiva Drce ‘{and a]l that goes to make up a sug T0 MAKE BEMIDJI GREAT RESORT E. K. Chidlaw, Grand Forks Milling Man, Calls Country Here “Great Rest Room of Nature.” SUGGESTS PLAN FOR OUTERS Should Be So Managed That Middle Class Could Take Advantage of Oc- casional Outings at Lake. Referring to the Bemidji territory as being a ‘‘great rest room of na- ture,” H. F. Chidlaw, of Grand Forks, superintendent of the International Elevator company, in North Dakota, having more than forty branches un- der his supervision and one of the best known men of our neighboring state, has written a letter to a.Be- midji friend in which he compliments business men of this city and the Commercial club because of the ac- tive campaign which has been begun in an effort to make this a wonderful summer resort and outer’s paradise, as it should be. In his letter Mr. Chidlaw says: “It was with much interest that I read that the Commercial club of Be- midji has taken steps to encourage and attract summer people. Do you ask, why am I interested? First, let me say it is not because I have any- thing to sell, or have selfish motive in wishing you well in this splendid effort you are making. I wish it for the sake of the many who would be so greatly benefited by a few weeks or months’ stay in what one might call a ‘Great Rest Room of Nature.’ Do you know you have this in the Bemidji territory? I do, for I have been enjoying it for several years. Dispute Right of Man. “Well do I know the best fishing grounds in the Turtle Lake chain of lakes. Have enjoyed the delights of long canoe trips where nature reigns supreme, and the wild creatures of water, air and earth almost dispute the right of man to enter in. ‘“‘Are you a lover of flowers? fi“ come with me and take an aftern e among the choieest planting of mo- ther naturé; aid ’ever‘findscnpe ar- tists lay out such beauty as this? Acres of beautiful water lilfes, riding the gentle waves, such borders as are made by the wild blue iris, the frag- rance of the tiny lilies of the valley, the beauty of the Lady Slipper, the wonder of the Pitcher Plant and one could go on and on. Am I enthus- fastic? Yes. And I would like to share it with others of like mind. People Need It. “At our camp eight miles north. of Bemidji we have some room, more than our family requires and it is always full to overflowing and peo- ple continually asking if we can’t take them. That this is true is no ‘wonder to me; people need this thing’ as pever before; here is where real rest is to be found, where health cap be repewed, where over-wrought nerves can be quieted down to a nor- mal state. “Now, people of wealth can secure this where and when they will, but I hope your effort will be toward mak- ing it possible for the great host of middle class workers, the real back- bone of the country who need an oc- casional outing, away from the reg- ular routine of daily duty. A place where tired, patient mothers may find real rest. A place where town and city children may breathe God’s choicest air and learn to love the things of nature. To accomplish this,” prices must not be too high, or things run on dress parade plan. In- expensive cottages of various sizes to accommodate large or small families or parties, probably a central dining hall, boats, canoes and fishing tackle, cessful outing shoyld be provided. “The prairie country of North Da- kota has many people who would be only too glad of such an opportunity if they knew where to go, at a moder- ate cost. < “I wish to extend to you my wishes in your effort to promote better fa- cilities for caring of visjtors, for it will mean much for Bemidji in the future, and more for those who may come to you.” NOT TO INTEFERE WITHNEUTRAL SHIPPING Washington, Feb. 6.—In a formal statement made by Count Von Beran- storff this afternoon he said that al- though he has not been advised offi- clally by Germany, he believes that Germany does not intend to interfere with- neutral shipping in its planned blockade. of the British Isles. ° “Women pare the real spenders of the world,” says Miss Julia Lathrop, chief of the Federal Children’s Bu- -