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

! I { . VOLUME 13, NO. 35, - BEMIDJI, MINRESOTA, wmr'zmme ,mnmiv 9, 1015, LEPPELINS HAVE “COME T0 STAY SAYS b, R ”!_.. Regrets That Non-Combatants h.. Been Slain and Says Aircraft May Bring End of Struggle. WILL BE BENEFIT T0O HUMANITY “Englnnd Wishes to Prevent Use of Great Weapon of Modern Warfare to Save Isolation,” Says Count. Note—The following is the first of two interviews with Count Von Zeppelin, the only ones ever granted by him to any newspaper man™They are equal- ly important in their relation to what the creator of Germany’s sky battleships thinks of their present and future possibilities. The second interview will be published tomorrow.—Editor. By Karl Von Weigand. (Copyright 1915; by United Press) (Copyright in Great Britian) \ Berlin, Feb 9.—(Via the and London.)—“Does anyone sup- pose for a moment that England in her determination to crush Germany, by every means in her power, even attempting to starve women and chil- dren, wouldn’t use Zeppelins if she had them?" It was Count Ferdinand Von Zep- pelin, creator of Germany's dreaded fleet of aerial battleships that spoke. This was his answer to the protests raised by Germany’s enemies against the use of Zeppelins and the drop- ping of bombs on unfortified places, killing women and children. And his answer was a justification of what had taken place; what will continue to take place while this world war goes on. Hague Held in Fear. “No one regrets more than I do,” and here the voice of the aged sol- dier and inventor carried a genuine note of grief that was unmistakable, “that non-combatants have been slain. But have not the non-com- batants been killed by other engines of warfare? - Why then this outery. Let me tell you.. It is because Eng- land feared Zeppelin dirigibles. She realizes that they promised to de- stroy her splendid isolation; because failing to succeed in building some- thing similar she hopes to arouse the world to bring pressure to bear to prevent the use by Germany of these great weapons of modern warfare, which are unavailable for her own use. If the military effect of the Zeppelin airships tends to shorten this terrible war by only one day, thereby saving, perhaps, thousands of lives; if the Zeppelin, even now only beginning their development of mili- tary arms, should prove to be so ef- fective a woapon of hostilities that wars are not likely to occur in the near future; then their advent will be a benefit to humanity, quite aside from the people’s agents. Not in Vain. “And, now, in this most critical hour, when Germany’s very existence is at stake, when an effort is being made to starve our women and chil- dren, Zeppelins added the slightest strength to the Fatherland against the enemies seeking her complete de- struction, then my life will have not been in vain.” There was no question of this old, but strong man. His voice rang clear, despite his near four-score years of active life, a career that has been marked with eventual happen- ings, such as seldom falls to any or- dinary mortal. Until tonight he had positively refused to explain his position to the press. German and American newspaper men alike have been refused, my own efforts along this line having commenced in the summer of 1911, when I came to Ger- many from America. The count reached here today, en- route his his base at Freiderichafen. He has been at a certain sea coast state to examine the Zeppelins which returned from England and to gather from their crews information which would prove of use in future devel- ments of Germany’s aeroplanes. Has Come to Stay. “What is your opinion, Count Von Zeppelin,” 1 asked, “of aerial war- fare as represented by Zeppelins in view of the expressing of indigna- tion from over the dropping of bombs in the night?” “Aerial warfare has come to stay,” was the guick reply.. “It is as potent a factor today as is submarine war- fare. . War in the air must become as vital a factor in the strife of nation’s ‘many other branches of military and naval service. It may become almost as important as the under-sea war- fare, depending of course upon the development of warships and the de- velopment of submarines. “Aerial cruisers, in my opinion, likely. I do not believe that the na- tions ever will ratify a convention eliminating warfare. Whether there like those that have taken place on the seas, can only be answered by the distant future. Personally, I am not inclined to think so. This is an age of progress.” “The report received here tells of ‘Uing of non-combatants. Is »way in which this can be pre. + oy asked. Lost in Thought. The veteran inventor was lost in thought for a minute. It was plain that the problem presented had weighed heavily on his mind. At last he spoke, and this time it was to give an exclamation of the greatest dif- ficulties the navigator of the air en- countered. ‘“You see, we cannot always see an object from a great height. s that also true of our artillery and es- pecially mortars? Those shells often drop in undefended or non-combatant (Continued on last page.) WELD TO GIVE LECTURE “The Man From the Other Side,” Will Be Subject of Normal School Pres- ident Thursday Night. WILL OPEN TEACHERS' MEETING That the convention of the North- Central Minnesota Educational asso- ciation which is to be held here Thursday and Friday will be one of the most successful meetings of its character ever held in the state is now assured. The meeting is certain to be well attended, and teachers from almost every place included in the distriet will be present. The splendid pro- gram which has been arranged will bring many who at first had intend- ed not to attend. On Thursday evening, Frank A. Weld, president of the Moorhead State Normal school, will lecture, tak- ing as his subject, “The Man From the Immigrant.” The lecture will be illustrated by 150 beautifully colored pictures of scenes taken while the president was abroad last summer. President Weld is a clear, vigorous writer, a forceful, effective and enter- taining lecturer and his appearance here Thursday night should crowd the large assembly hall of the high school building to its utmost capa- city. With the exception of the Friday night program of the convention, at which Governor Winfield S. Ham- mond will talk, all meetings of the convention will be held in the high school. Governor Hammond will talk at the Armory. THINK GERMAN WARSAW MOVEMENT WILL FAIL Petrograd, Feb. 9.—It is reponted at war headquarters here today that it is believed the collapse of the Ger- man movement against Warsaw is imminent. The Russian movement in East Prussia, originally designed to lift pressure from Russian posi- tions, west of Warsaw, has been suc- cessful. ever will be great battles in the afr, |. the Other Side,” or *“The Genesis of | FRENCH PREPARE RETURN ATTACK: ARE REINFORCE Paris, Feb. 9.—The French troops having been heavily reinforced this afternoon, an attempt is being made to retake advance positions along the line at Bagotelle, in the Argonne dis- trict, which was taken by the Ger- mans yesterday, following an assault which was made in overwhelming numbers. Fighting continues here without interruption and from Argonne Aisne artillery duels are still progress. It is understood here that the Ger- mans are again massing forces along the section north and east of Sois- sons and this is believed to indicate that another assault is pending by Von Kluck’s forces from that point. in TO GRILL REVENUE TAX. State Druggists in Session at St. Paul —Netzer Attending. E. F. Netzer, proprietor of the Netzer drug store, left last evening for St. Paul where he will attend a session of the State Pharmaceutical association. One of the matters to be discussed at the convention will be the Federal revenue tax on patent and proprietary medicines, and this is expected to receive a severe grill- ing. The abuses at the hands of the manufacturer and jobber, growing out of the stamping of these articles, will be attacked, and druggists gen- erally will be heard in criticism of the measure. The piratical seller of opiates and other ‘“dope,” also will be attacked by the druggists and ap- proval undoubtedly will be meted out to the Federal law relating to the sale of opiates, the ordinance re- cently passed by the council of St. Paul regarding the sale of habit- forming drugs and other meritorious measures. A bill which may not meet with the same commendation is that introduced in the Minnesota legislature by Representative Novak of St. Paul, requiring that the for- mula of all patent medicines be printed on the label of the ,hottle,‘ This, leading drug-; containing it. gists assert, will work a hardship on the general public, for many of the best-known and most valuable medic- ines will be withdrawn from sale in the ‘state. The manufacturers will refuse to divulge the formula, they assert, and, if required to do so by law, they will refuse to sell their medicines here. DRS. MAYO PROPOSE A FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH Drs. William J. and Charles H. Mayo of Rochester, world famous surgeons, propose to establish a $1,- 00,000 foundation for medical re- search and to place the foundation, under certain restrictions, in the hands of the University of Minne- sota board of regents. It is proposed that the interest from the fund to be used in research work at Rochester and open to gradu- ate university medical students. For years the Doctors Mayo have con- ducted a surgeons’ “clinic” at Roches- ter. The surgeons now propose to NEUTRALS LEAVE ALSACE. Berne, Switzerland, Feb. 9.—The exodus of neutrals from Alsace ended late last today, as a result of extra- ordinary precautions taken by the German government, which ordered that all neutrals must be out of Up- per Alsace by the morning of Febru- ary 10. Before being allowed to cross the frontier, they must spend @ fortnight on the right bank of the Rhine, failing in which they are threatened with one year’s imprison- ment. IS RECOMMENDED FAVORABLY. St. Paul, Feb. 9.—The bill provid- ing for a constitutional amendment, which would enable farmers to bor- row money from the state school and university fund at three per cent was recommended favorably by the com- mittee today. An Ohioan has patented a fireproof artificial wood made from waste put the work on an official basis, make provision for graduate instructions at Rochester which will lead to an additional degree granted by the university. At a meeting of the medical col- lege faculty the plan was approved by a vote of 39 to 26. This action will go to the special medical college advisory board, and it is believed, will be approved. ! Faculty members who opposed the plan said they would take the case to the university general alumni as- sociation. BOOSTING GOOD ROADS. Richmond, Va., Feb. 9.—The “good roads” movement got- another boost today when the fourth annual meet- ing of the Virginia Road Builders’ association was held here. Highway engineers of Maryland, Virginia and the government are on the program for addresses. Miss Nelda Jaeger is now police paper SCOO THE ' CUB REPORTER largely will tend to change the face and aspect of the war, perhaps, there- fore, in the future, making war less judge at Tacoma, Wash. i comnsmonms IN SESSION. County Board, Wlth Only One Mem- ber Absent, Holdl Feb. Meeting. With only one mémber absent, the board of county ‘commissioners is now in session at.the court house. This morning was devoted to reading of the minutes of the previous meeting and communlnlfiona and this afternoon several school “and road hearings were held. Helic Clement- son, the only absent member, is ex- pected to reach Bemildji. today from the twin cities. Th “meeting is ex- pected to last severq dnyu‘ | DISTRICT COU|(T CflNVENES v Febma.ry Term Begini Wlth Judge B. F. Wright on Bgnfih—@nnd Jnry Now in Semon. TERM TO LAST sn\‘fnmr, WEEKS 7 With the calendar indicating that the session will last several weeks, the February term of district court for Beltrami county. convened this morning with Judge B. #. Wright of Parks Rapids presiding. Promptly at 11 o’cleck the grand jury reported and after the roll call was charged as to its duties by Judge ‘Wright, who appointed Hans Evan- son of Prosper, as foreman. Four members of the jury were excused by Judge Wright, being E. A. Barker of Bemidji, Andrew, Johnson of Wheeler, G. H. Aakhus of Bemidji, and A. J. Booth of tBchkduclL It is expected that the;work of the grand jury will take but a short time. ] > Following the charjging of the grand jury, the calénflar was called and tlte first case will be tried Thurs- day, at which time the petit jury will report for duty. =Tomorrow will be spent examining e¢andidates for citizenship papers, there being about thirty who desire to' become legal residents of the United States. The grand jury includes the fol- lowing: Hans Evanson, of Prosper, foreman; Carl Wessman, Spooner; Irwin Hinshaw, Eckles; Ben Ander- son, Spruce Grove; Fred S. Good, Steenerscn; Sever Berg, Blackduck; Dan Gray, Bemidji; B, W. Collins, Prosper; Mat Larson, Bemidji; Hal- vor Peterson, Roosevelt; A .D. Kin- ney, Kelliher; H. F. Farker, Black- | duck; -Lester | KirkpitFick, _Black: duck; B. M. Iverson, Maple -Ridge; S. J. Dijetel, Nebish; Ed. Farder, Gudrid; James Hand, Shotley; Harry { Walton,, Spooner; Charles Cramer, Durand. PACKING HOUSES FINED FOR LAW VIOLATION Jefferson City, Mo., Feb. 9.—Five big packing companies were today found guilty by the supfeme court of violating the ‘anti-trust laws of the. state of Missouri, and each was fined $26,000, the money to be paid not later than March 11. The companies found guilty of the violation are Armour & Company, Swift & Company, Morris & Company, Hammond Packing company and the St.-Louis Dressed Beef and Provision company. DRY GOODS 'MEN FIGHT FEDERAL REGULATION New York, Feb. 9.—Department store men must come forward and refuse charges made against them by labor organizations, according to F. Colburn Pinkham, secretary-treas- urer of the National Retail Dry Goods association, who arrived here today preparatory to the opening of the an- nual convention of the association tomorrow. ‘‘We are confronted by a situation wherein business has been placed on the defensive, while a mis- informed: public and a dictating gov- ernment will work irreparable ‘loss to business unless checked,” said Pinkham. Pinkham characterized the minimum wage agitation as dis- astrous to business. Special Meeting Tonight. There will be a special meeting of Bemidji Lodge, No. 233, A. F & A. M., this evening.. Work in the first degree W. Z. ROBINSON, W. M. ISefoctive Page Yes - Yes-To Be Sure We Did the |© ALL NATIONS MAKE USE OF NEUTRAL FLAG Ts Ruse to Deceive Enemy and Plan is 88 01d as Ses Fighting Itself, Says Mason in War Analysis. No COUNTRY OPPOSES PRACTICE Can Never Tell When Need ‘Will Be Shown—International Law Pro- vides for Safety at Sea. (By J. W. T. Mason) New York, Feb. -All nations at war make use of neutral flags as a, ruse to- deceive the enemy. There is nothing new in’the idea. It‘is as old as sea fighting itself and no gov- ernment will put itself on record in peace times as condemning the prac- tice, because that very nation may want to use the same practice when it's time at war. comes. Because neutral flags are misused has néver been held as a reason for indiseriminate sinking of any ships flying neutrality colors. Civilized methods of warfare provided for a personal search of the neutral vessels to determine if a belligerent has a reason to determine her good faith. If for any reason, the search cannot be made, then the merchantman must be allowed to go on its way. The only alternative is to risk a war with the nation to which the neutral be- longs. Would Take Risk. As a strategic move this -risk might be taken under exceptional conditions, if a belligerent nation has reason to believe that a neutral nation would not fight for the pre- servation of its merchant marine. Or the risk might even be taken if the belligerent nation could do very lit- tle additional damage to the bellig- erent nation by entering the war. ‘War rules permit belligerent ships to halt a neutral ship on the high seas for investigation, but no rule can permit the firing of a torpedo and investigate afterward. The limi- tation of offensive power of such a torpedo do not change the circum- stances. What a submarine cannot accomplish by legitimate means must 'be abandoned, ‘fustas-elvillzéd N~ tions no longer poison an enemy’s ‘water supply. The captain of a mer- chant vessel who used a neutral flag to protect his civilian passengers and crew from an attack of submarines, (cannot be criticised by any interna- tional law. 1If the submarines are in the way of a liner and the submarines have announced themselves not re- sponsible for civilian lives on ' the enemy’s merchantmen, the liner’s captain will undoubtedly remember only that his first duty is to his pas- sengers. If a liner was dangerously near an iceberg and if there were some magnetic quality about a for- eign flag that would prevent disaster, the captain would not hesitate to fly the alien colors. Under any circumstances of dan- ger the proceeding would be the same. International law simply pro- vides for safety at sea in the case of non-combatants aboard merchant- men. | TO REIMBURSE GARRICK FOR BELTRAMI “LAKE” St. Paul, Feb. 9.—A bill was intro- duced in the senate today which will reimburse A. B. Garrick with money paid for a tract of land which he bought from S. G. Iverson, then state land agent, in Bemidji, 1912, if passed. Garreck alleges that the land may be alright, but as it is covered by an eighty-five acre lake, he has been unable to find it. MASTER PAINTERS MEET. ‘Washington, Feb. 9.—About 1,000 delegates were expected here for the twenty-third annual convention of the International Association of Mas- ter House Painters and Decorators, which opened here today. A Wo- man’s auxiliary will also hold meet- ings. Let a want ad ileln you. WANT MARKET FOR INDIANS.| Bupmntendent Dmkem Says léd Lakers Now ‘Raise Hneh Pmdm W. F. Dlekeng, superintendent ot the Red Lake Indian agency, and-H.| C. Moore, one of the farming suj visors at the reservation, were in Be- midji today. ' Their purpose in com- ing to Bemidji was to interview offi- cials of the Bemidji Onion Growers’ association relative to the creating of a market for produce raised by the Indians at Red Lake. Each year the redskins are increasing their output and with the assistance -of the Be- ‘midji market much good could be ac- complished. There is a possibility that a storage. will be built at Red Lake: Jobn Lunn, manager of the Orange Growers’ association, inform- ed Mr. Dickens that the Bemidji or- ganization would do all in its power to assist the Indians- in marketlng their produce. - MUCH INTEREST IN GAME Bemidji Basketball Fans Plan to Turn Out ‘in Force for Oswego Contest of This Evening. LOCALS HAVE CHANCE TO WIN After the showing made last week by the “Big Bemidg” basketball five in the series played with the crack Oswego aggregation, interest is now intense and there are many who argue that the locals have an excellent chance to gain victory in the eon- tests of tonight and Thursday “eve- ning. . Oswego players are . anxious to leave Bemidji with four victories in five contests, while the local hoys realize that two or three wins from a team as famous as the New Yorkers will place them in high rank in the world of basketball. Bemidji's strongest lineup will be placed in the game of this evening and one of the most thrilling contests ever played here is expected. It is expected that a large crowd will at- tend. Tomorrow night Oswego plays at Pine River, Thursday night here, Fri- day at Grand Rapids, Saturday, the Rotary club at Duluth. Oswego will be -ope of the .teams to compete in b ;Mifiht which is to be played=at "Minineapolis -later i the month. HARD CIDER CONFISCATED Ten and one-half barrels of hard cider were confiscated by L. W. Car- son, special officer of the govern- ment Indian department, at the Lake Shore soft drink ‘establishment last evening. It is claimed that the cider contained ten per cent nle?hol and drinkers admitted that it possessed the desired “kick.” The cider was placed with the collection of wines, beer, brandy and whisky which is being held at the county jail. Officer Carson left this morning for Detroit where he will spend several days. VILLA FORCES RETREAT Washington, Feb. 9.—Dispatches this afternoon say that the Carranza forces have driven the troops of Villa from Quertaro and are reported as being in control of Monterey. The in- formation says that the Villa forces, which have been marching toward Mexico City, are now retreating. Car- ranza now eontrols all territory into Calientes and Sanluispotosi. ST. PAUL HOCKEY TEAM DEFEATS DULUTH STARS St. Paul, Feb. 9.—St. Paul's kid hockey team took a strong hold on the championship of the northwest last night when Duluth’s famed com- bination 'cracked before the terrific onslaughts of the purple and white in the second half of a sensational struggle at the Hippodrome last night. The final score was 2 to 1. Ther was fully 5,000 spectators. Keyed up to the highest tension, one player after another was ruled off the ice until finally the battle all but ended in a near riot. By "HOP' REPEATSOCIALIST DEFEAT OF LAST YEAR IS, EFFORT Many Join Move to Down Entire Ticket of Red Flag Bearers at City Election of Next Tuesday. LYCAN'S ELECTION NOW ASSURED Voters Will Grasp Opportunity. to Place Prominent Business Man at Head of Couneil. With but one more week of the city election campaign remaining, in- terest now centers on the effort to repeat the socialist defeat of last year when not a single follower of the red-flag party was successful at the polls. The socialists, for the first time since the organization of the Bemidjt focal, are split, much dissatisfactipn being. aroused because, of the refer- endum which' resulted in a manner not to the liking of ‘many followers of the party. fort will be made to elect as many members of the party as possible and to repeat the defeat of a year ago Nevertheless every ef- - much work is necessary on the part - of the friends of their opponents. Two Three-Cornered Fights. Until now there has been absolute- 1y no interest in the spring election, there being no important igsue to attract the notice of the ecit- izens and the fights for the various offices calling forth little attention. In only two instances are there three- cornered races, these being for mayor and aldermar in the fourth ward. In the mayoralty race William McCuaig, the present incumbent, is oppased by Judge Hiram A. Simons and Morris Kaplan, the latter being the socialist favorite. While it is admitted that the race will be close there is every indica- tion that McCuaig will be renamed. In the fourth ward Thomas - Ervin, who is opposed by Carl Heftron and Abe Grossman, is picked as the win- ner and is regarded as being well qualified for a position on the council. Lycan Victory Certain. For alderman-at-large, Frank | 8"/ Lycan is almost certain to !Ofi\l!' 3 victory.; Citizens of the- city -are - anxious to place a business man at the head of the council and the mere fact that Mr. Lycan has consented to accept the position is cause for con- gratulation. A successful business man, publi¢ spirited in every sense of the word and having great inter- est in"the welfare of Bemidji’s future and its standing as a progressive and enterprising city, he would make an ideal president of the council. Voters of the city should make Mr. Lycan’s majority large. Others Certain of Return. In the other six offices present in- cumbents are candidates for return and that they will all be successful is the indication. For city clerk and city treasurer the voters will reward George Stein and George Rhea for faithful and ef- ficient service by casting a large ma- jority of ballots in their favor, while for assessor Thomas Lloyd will be renamed During the last assessing period Lloyd won much praise for his excellent hnndling of the tax law changes. The Aldermen. Three aldermen are candidates for re-election and each one is entitled to another term. = They have devoted attended meetings regularly have at all times taken keen interest in problems connected with the city’s government, always acting in a way believed to be for the best interests of Bemidji. The aldermen asking re-election are John Moberg; in the first ward, Sherm Bailey, in the se¢- ond ward, and J. M. Phillippi, in the fourth ward. OFFICIALS MAKE RECORD. Award Contract and Accept Bond for Ditch 27 in One Day. Beltrami county officials yesterday established a record for the quick disposing of a business proposition, when in the morning a contract for the construction of a ditch was warded and before evening a bond had been provided and accepted. The ditch.-on which the contract was let is No. 27, which will be located southeast of Baudette and will be about 30 miles in length, the con- _ |tract price calling for an expenditure. ‘lot approximately $63,000 the work to be done by George E. Brown,. the Litchfield contractor, .Who has just completed the buildjng of ditch No. 20. begin work as early as possible this spring and plans to have the job com- pleted by the first of July, ‘19163 E. J. Bourgeois is the project’s engineer. Michigan has 786,633 women of voting age, - much time to committee work, have . and - With two dredges, ‘Brown’ will - The contract was let by James L.- George, county auditor.. 5