Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, February 11, 1915, Page 1

VOLUME 13, NO. 37, BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, THURSDAY smnm, FEBRUARY 11, 1915. BUKOWINA RUSSIAN DEFEAT IS SERIOUS Aim is to Prevent Soldiers of Czar From Crossing Carpathians— Their Retreat is Cut Off. SLAVS MUST FIGHT STRONG 0DDS May Fly Across Border, Cast Off Arms and Remain Neutral for Remainder of War—Roumania Doubtful. (By J. W. T. Mason) New York, Feb. 11.—One of the most serious defeats of the war is in the process of being inflicted on the Russians in Bukowina. The Austro-German movements are being developed to this end. One is mak- ing its way through the southern tip of Bukowina and the other is mak- ing its way into Galicia, about 40 miles beyond Bukowina’s northern boundary. Cut Off Retreat. A stretch of 200 miles of the south- eastern Carpathian mountains di- vides the two movements, but there are strong Austro-German forces guarding all the mountain passes, so that the Russians cannot break through there. The Carpathians form the western boundary of Buko- wina. On the eastern and southern sides is Roumania. If the present Teutonic strategy succeeds, the Rus- sians will be prevented from crossing the Carapthians and the Austro-Ger- man army now moving through southern Galicia will cut off the Rus- sian retreat in the north. The Slavs there must face the al- ternative of fighting against strong odds in Bukowina or flying across the Roumanian border and laying down their arms in neutral territory for the rest of the war. Make Entrance Remote. The effect of the Slav catastrophe, such as this on the Roumanian public opinion, undoubtedly would make even more remote Roumania’s en- trance into the war. This is the double objective at which German leadership is driving—to drive the Russian Bukowina troops into Rou- mania and while there interning them, at the same time overaweing the bellicoge attitude of the Rouma- nian people. To check the German plan-the Slavs must prevent the de- velopment of \he present drive through southern Galicia. There is still time for the Russians to back out of Bukowina into Galicia, before the Germans close the door. But if "',,,, IBOQ—ABRAHAM LINCOLN—1865 1806—Marriage of Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks, June 12, Washington county, Kentucky. 1809—Abraham Lincoln born February 12, Hardin (now La Rue) county, Ken- tucky. 1816—Family moved to Spencer county, Indiana, i 1818—Dgath of Abraham’s mother, Nancy Hanks meoln. 1819—Thomas Lincoln married Sally Bush Johnson, December 2, at Elizabeth- town, Kentucky. 1830—Lincoln family moved to lllinois, settling in Macon county. 1831—Abraham Lincoln went to live at New Salem, Sangamon county. 1832—A captain in the Black Hawk war. 2 1833—Appointed postmaster at New Salen. 1834—A surveyor. First election to the le [AWARD CONTRACT | FOR ELWELL ROAD ., No. 32, Cross Gonnty H.izhwly will Be Constructed at Cost of $113,344 —Duluth Firm Successful Bidder LAW PROVES GREAT ADVANTAGE Other Roads in Bd!fl,llni Which Are Being Built Under Provisions of Measure - Practically Completed. With the Elwell road law making it possible, a ountraqt ‘was yesterday awarded for the hullding of State Rural highway No.:82, which will operate across the d.orth end of Bel- trami county, runnn\g from Clement- son to Roosevelt. fl_flle road, when completed will be %9% miles long, not including the distance taken in passing through the;villages of Bau- dette and-Spooner and will be a con- necting link in the highway which is to connect Two Harbors, Interna- tional Falls, Spoonér, -Baudette and Winnipeg. 7 Awarded to Duluth Firm. At Clementson the road will con- nect with the Koochifching State Ru- ral highway No. 24; which was re- cently accepted. After receiving the approval of the county commission- ers, James L. George, county auditor, and Ernie Bourgeois, the engineer, yesterday awarded the contract to E. A. Dahl & company; a Duluth con- tracting firm, the prlce being $101,- 000. Save on Bridges. Five bridges are necessary in the road’s construction and the cost, ac- cording to the first estimate, called for a large expenditure. A large sav- ing was made on this item, however, and the structures will be placed, be- ing of steel and concrete, for $10,- 250, the Illinois Steel company hav- ing secured the cortract. The cul- verts will be provided by the Kluer Manufacturing company of Dubuque, Iowa, the cost amounting to $1,428. (Continued on'last page.) 228 FOREST FliES IN 1914, is obvious from Petrograd dispatches that the situation is regarded with discredit. M’CUAIG ON COMMITTEE. ‘Will Give Paving Advice at Meeting of Municipalities League. William McCuaig, mayor of Be- midji, was today notified that he has been placed on the street paving com- mittee of the League of Minnesota Municipalities, J. E. Jenks, city at- torney of St. Cloud, the organiza- tion’s president, making the appoint- ment. In making the appointment President Jenks said: ‘‘There is an opportunity for this committee to do fine work for the league and that is the reason I have appointed you as a member on it.” The next meeting will be held in Virginia. ) BALL WAS BIG SUCCESS With more than seventy couples present the Elks Charity ball given in the City hall last evening was a most enjoyable and successful affair. The colors of the lodge were used in decorating, and the hall presented a very attractive appearance, stream- ers being used the entire length of the hall with a large canopy in the center. Refreshments were served through- out the evening, Misses Lottie Mec- Donald, Marion Segal and Esther Tennstrom having charge of the serving table. The committees under whose di- rection the ball was so successfully staged were as follows: General committee, Ralph B. Ly- can, chairman; John McDonald Her- bert and H. Mayne Stanton. Floor committee, E. H. Jerrard and Thayer C. Bailey. Music and refreshments commit- tee, Carroll C. Hill and Frank Koors. Invitations, F. A. Wilson. Decoration committee, Barney Erickson, Ralph B. Lycan, Bob Feir, Jack Herbert and H. M. Stanton. Splendid music was provided by Remfrey’s seven-piece orchestra. Pennants used in the decorating were furnished by Abercrombie. & Mec- Cready. Charles Fellman, sheriff of Réd Lake county, was in Bemidji today en-| route to his home from Fort Ripley where he has been on official busi- ness. While in Bemidji he was the guest of Andrew Johnson, sheriff of Beltrami county. 1836—Love romance with Anne Rutledge. 1836—Second election to the legislature, 1837—Licensed to practice law; took up residence at Springfield. 1838—Third election to the legislature. 1840—Presidential elector an Harrlwn ticket. ture. 1842—Married November 4 to Mary Todd. 1843—Birth of Robert Todd Lincoln, August 1. 1846—Elected to congress. 1848—Delegate to the Philadelphla natibnal convention, 1850—Birth of William Wallace Lincoln, December 2. 1853—Birth of Thomas Lincoln, April 4. 1856—Assisted in formation of Repubiican party. 1858—Joint debate with Stephen A, Douglas. Fourth election to the legisias Birth of Edward Baker Lincoln, March 10, Defeated for the United States 50,000 Acres Were ‘Burned Over in Minnesota Ldst Year. T- Y- During 1914 3heds -were- 228 fer-) est fires in Minnesota which burned over an area of 50,000 acres. Nearly one-half of these fires occurred in May. According to the state for- estry department, a direct loss of nearly $62,000 resulted..In fighting senate. 1860—Nominated and elected to the Presidency. 1861—Inaugurated as President, March 4. 1863—Issued emancipation proclamation. 1864-—Re-elected to the Presidency. 1865—Assassinated by J. Wilkes Booth, April 14. Died April 15, Remalne interred at Springfield, 11, May 4. BILL INTRODUCED TO ABOLISH STATE SENATE St. Paul, Feb. 11.—A bill was in- troduced in the legislature today by Senator Campbell which provides for the abolishing of the senate and the forming of one legislative body of 100 members. . In order to accomplish this amend- ments to twenty-six sections of the constitution are necessary. The bill is so drawn that each voter may mark his ballot yes or mo, in this manner deciding whether a single legislative body is wanted. A bill was introduced today which if passed will forbid the practicing or teaching of hypnotism within the state of Minnesota. The bill claims that the minds of subjects of the hypnotist are so weakened in will power that they are governed by the master artist whether on or off the stage. The bill of Representative Sten- viek, providing for the use of state school funds on improved farm pro- perty passed the senate, and will be put to a vote. H. E. Anderson returned to Be- midji yesterday from the twin cities where he has spent the past several days. While in Minneapolis he was an interested spectator at the auto show. PRIZE COURT Tt DECIDE DISPOSITION OF CARGO London, Feb. 11.—The British government this morning seized the cargo of foodstuffs from the Amer- ican steamer Wilhelmina, enroute to Germany, and will unload its con- tents, permitting the steamer to pro- ceed unmolested. . A prize court will decide the disposition of the cargo. NAME ENCAMPMENT DATES. St. Paul, Minn., Feb. 11.—Dates for the annual encampment of the Minnesota National guard were made known here today by Adj. Gen. F. E. Wood. The encampment is at Lake City, Minn. The third infan- try will go into camp June 14; sec- ond infantry, June 24, and the first infantry, July 6. Special Sleeper Provided. In order that delegates and others who are attending the Teachers’ con- vention may. be properly provided for the management of the Minnesota & International railroad has arranged for an extra sleeper which arrived | in Bemidji this morning and will be returned to St. Paul tomorrow night. Father J. J. T. Philippe left this afternoon for Puposky where he will hold services., these fires rangers and patrolmen built 139 miles of new trail and cut out portages aggregating 21 miles The department now has 142 miles of telephone lines in the forestry dis- trict. State Forester Cox, in his an- nual report, takes the position that the state forester should do the work of estimating and scaling state tim- ber. This job is as a rule given over to private persons. He says it would mean a big saving to the state. NO. 130 NOW LEADS IN RACE FOR FREE PIANO According to figures which have just been compiled in the Huffman & O’Leary free piano contest, first place is now held by No. 130, who has 483,840 votes to her credit. Several other contestants are also well up in the race. The leaders are as fol- lows: 1, 338,864; 2, 104,414; 3, 7,000; 4, 122,8.6; 8, 307,000; 9, 172,000, 10, 192,000; 13, 207.000; 18, 17,000; 19, 317,000; 22, 200,414; 23, 239,- 000; 24, 12,000; 25, 292,749; 28, 192,000; 33, 252,749; 34, 279,896; 36, 277,325; 40, 324,848; 45, 7,000; 48, 227,645; 49, 32,000; 55, 27,000; 63, 19,000; 66, 23,000; 67, 164,345; 72, 27,000; 74, 194,435; 78, 221,- 885; 86, 317,772; 90, 313,414; 91, 102,000; 92, 407,5605; 97, 187,000; 112, 172,685; 115, 169,965; 116, 22,- 000; 117, 243,000; 123, 102,415; 125, 240,675; 130, 483,840; 131, 220,000; 133, 312,000; 134, 272,000; 138, 269,414; 150, 21,000; - 156, 127,845; 159, 186,745 X Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Naugle of Be- ;i midji avenue will have as their din- ner guests this evening, Messrs. M. H. Coolidge, H. H. Coolidge and M. H. Schussler, all of, Minneapolis. ki*i*#**ik«lliiii * ON N !#ii*ii&l#kt* Opsnius session in the auditorium of the High school building at 8 o’clock this evening. President We‘ld will lecture. The Friday morning program wm begin at 9 o'clock. Speakers, Prof. A. V. Storm, Margaret B. Baker, T. A. Brickson, Dr. C. G. Schulz and Dr. H. W. Hill. There will be a demonstration and address in canning in the domestic sclence lecture room of the high school at 1:30 o’clock -Friday after- noon. All women are invited. The afternoon program will begin at 1:30, the speakers being Supt. J. H. Hay and Prof. J. M. McConnell. The round table discussions will fol- low. Governor Hammond will speak at the Armory Friday evening. There will be music numbers at each of the programs. ‘With the exception of the Friday evening program all sessions will be held at the high school. The public is invited to all pro- grams, ! JURY CASES ARE BEGUN Action of Paul Nordin Against A. B. Hazen Now on Trial Before Judge Wright in District Court. CRIMINAL CASES NEXT WEEK With the reporting of petit jurors for duty ‘this morning the trial of Paul Nordin against A. B. Hazen was begun before Judge B. F. Wright, the jury being selected before noon. It is expected that the case will be com- ipleted this afternoon. % This is the second time that the Hazen case has been in court, a dis- agreement resulting at the first trial held at the last term of court. The case is brought against Hazen by Nor- din who claims that he deposited $150 with the defendant at the time he was conducting a Third street sa- loon and that its return was refused. Nordin is represented by Attorney Montreville J. Brown, while Attor- neys Thayer C. Bailey and E. E. Mc- | Donald appear for Hazen. _ Graham M. Torrance, county attor- ney, announced this morning that jhe will move the criminal calendar for trial a week from today. There are but a few cases to be tried. ' were éxcused by Judgé Wright, being Louis Lauritzen, who is ill, Fred Hall of Nebish, Joe Carls of Blackduck, and Barney Eagen of Spooner, who is postmaster at the border town. The petit jurors are: Frank Spears, Shooks; William B. Corry, Brook Lake; Harry Bachley, Bemidji; E. E. Schulke, Hagali; J. < |C. Reibe, Obrien; L. T. Bjella, Frohn; John Malony, McDougald; John Nor- ris, McDougald; A. G. Gilbertson, Buzzle; N. J. Neilson, Eland; B. B. Lundgren, Bemidji; J. B. Wynne, Alaska; " Tom Hayden, Blackduck; Henry Krahn, Tenstrike; John O. An- derson, Battle; Paul Sanderson, Bau- dette; Harry Reynolds, Bemidji; Hugo Hensel, Bemidji; Mat Jokela, Minnie; Lars Christenson, Eckles. The case of Coolidge-Schussler com- pany against Tronsdson & Witting will be tried next. NEW YORK ‘MOVIES’ TO FRISCO New York, Feb. 11.—Moving pic- tures of New York city and New York state which are to be shown at the Panama-Pacific exposition, were to be started on their long journey across the continent today. The pic- tures show, among other things, sub- way crowd jams and other evidences that New York is the busiest place on earth. Will Give Party. Arrangements are being made for a Valentine party which will be given in the basement of St. Philip’s church by the Catholic Girls’ club next Monday evening. Cards will be played and during the evening re- freshments will be served. The Val- entine idea will be carried out in the decorating. Former parties given by the club have been most enjoyable affairs. “W. G. Mitch, district passenger agent for the Chicago Great Western railway, spent last evening in Be- midji, leaving this. morning for In- ternational Falls. Four members of the petit jury| & 5|DR. WELD'S LECTURE T0 OPEN MEETIHG OF EDUCATIONAL ‘ ASSflClAflflN TONIGHT HBTEL PLAN SUBMITTED President of Moorhesd State Normal G. W. Cochran Would Form Stock Company and Erect Suitable Building at Head of Lake., School Will Disouss, “The Man From the Other Side.” NANGLE ADDRESSES MERCHANTS | Large Attendance Indicated—Mayor J. F. Nangle of Fergus Falls, fleld secretary of the State Retail Mer- chants’ association, gave the business men a spicy and interesting talk at their regular meeting Tuesday after- noon on the proper conduct of the re- tail business. Mr. Nangle was filled to the brim with splendid ideas and related many incidents of actual happenings throughout the state, which should prove of much benefit to the local merchants. He went into detail on failures throughout the country and cited as causes for failures the car- rying of too much stock and the ex- tension of credit, : “Bemidji, as well as other towns of this state should receive the pat- ronage of their surrounding com- munities, because I believe that the merchants are in a’ position to meet any kind of competition success- fully,” . said Mr. Nangle, who is a cousin of Charles Nangle of this eity. George 'W. Cochran submitted his plan for a summer hotel to the com- mittee and presented blue prints and drawings,. as well a detailed propo- sition for the consideration of the business men and citizens of Bemidji. The matter will be taken up in de- tail together with other propositions received from Tams Bixby and J. J. Opsahl and from all indications one| of the three will be accepted. Mr. Cochran’s plan to form a stock company and erect a splendid build- ing, for which he agrees to donate the site and subscribe liberally for stock, is meeting with much favor- able comment and appeals to those interested. The location at the head of the lake is ideal and with a mod- ern structure there it is bound to prove a drawing card for summer re- sorters from southern states. AEROPLANES SHELLLINES ~ OP-OPPOSING FORCES Paris, Feb. 11.—Bombardment of LaBoisselle and Soissons is progress- ing, and a great portion of both cities has been destroyed on account of the persistent shell fire from the Ger- man guns. But the invaders are un- able to make any progress with their infantry and are also attempting to renew the offensive at Arras. Ger- man aviaters are very active in the north and have bombed the suburbs of Dunkirk. Aeroplanes of both armies are bombing the opposing battle lines in the north, aiding the artillery duel which continues uninterrupted. The entire artillery strength of both ar- mies is reported as being used. Many towns and villages behind the actual firing line have been greatly dam- aged. DANCERS TO HELP TEUTON HOSPITALS Philadelphia, Feb. 11. — Many prominent persons affiliated with Ger- man apd Austrian relief societies will attend the ball of the German-Aus- trian Relief association here tonight. The proceeds will be used to purchase ambulances and other needed medical supplies for German and Austrian hospitals abroad. LANE TO OPEN EXPOSITION. Washington, Feb. 11.—Secretary of Interior Lane will formally open the Panama-Pacific exposition at San Francisoc and will leave Monday night. IS NOT MOLESTED. Norfolk, Va., Feb. 11.—The steam- ship Dacia sailed this morning, un- molested by Britsh warships. It has a cargo of cotton and is destined for Germany. Need any nelp? Try a want ad. SCOO e GOT TO CUT N aAND END TTHAT WAR THE CUB REPORTER \WOLLDYOU GEN'HE SIRS T SA( BRUTES- BAQB ARIANS - THEYLL GET Let All Arguments As To A Winner - Now Cease /A5-OURE BEAT] [ ONE MOMENT- NOW-NEVERDD) T enow-T wass By “HOP' WELL— TM BACK HEREL NOW YO STAY ! aumoum o 'mfles-(oob AN PLENT L/A A to Give Address of Weloome With Response by Supt. Banks. Already a large number of teach- ers have arrived n Bemidji for the purpose of attending the sixth annuai convention of the North-Central Min- nesota Educational association, and there is every indication that the meeting will be the most largely at- tended ever held. Delegates from nearly every sec- tion of the territory covered by the association have reached Bemidji and spent the day as guests of the Be- midji teachers, the various rooms of the public schools being visited. Will Give Welcome. An address of welcome will = be given by Mayor McCuaig at the op- ening session of the convention this evening, which will be held in the auditorium of the high school. A. M. Banks, superintendent of the Park Rapids schools, will give the response. There will be music by the Boys’ Glee club. The principal feature of the eve- ning will be a lecture, “The Man From the Other Side,” by Frank A. ‘Weld, president of the Moorhead State Normal school. Dr. Weld is a mas- terly speaker and is well known throughout the northwest for - his scholarship, power as a lecturer - tnd his educational leadership. Parts of Lecture. The parts of his lecture are divided as follows: Part One—Early Migrations— Story of Voyageurs with Illustrations from Famous Paintings--Colonial Mi- grations—The Pilgrims—The Great Crusade—The Melting Pot—The New Immigration—Sources and Dis- tribution of Immigrants—Home-land Types of Immigrants—Scenes in Aus- tria and Hungary — A Wayside Shrine—Trieste—Steam Ship Iver- nia—A Story from the Ingid L Moonlight on the Meditteraneap:*\* Part Two—In Sunny Ataly~-The Hill_Towns—Suriset on the y o Naples—Mt. Vesuvius-—The. City—of- Naples—Peasants’ "Homes — Italian Working Women—On the Way to Market—the City of Genoa—Carrara Marble Quarries—Beggar Women— Dr. Montessori — Italian Deals— Scenes at the Dock in Naples—Immi- grants on Board Ship—Night at Sea —the Statue of Liberty—*“Come unto me all ye that labor and are-heavily laden and I will give you rest”— Castle Garden—Ellis Island—De- tained Immigrants—the Tragedy of Deportation—the Man From the Other Side. Tomorrow’s program is of much ex- cellence and it may be found in full on the back page of this issue. Governor to Speak. Governor Hammond will reach Be- midji early tomorrow evening and special ‘entertainment has been ar- ranged in his honor during his stay in our city. The governor will re- main in Bemidji until Saturday noon. The governor will be introduced by 'W. B. Stewart, president of the Edu- cational association, Judge C. W. Stanton, who is presiding at a term of court in Koochiching county, be- ing unable to attend. STATE SECRETARY WEDS Twin Valley, Feb. 11.—Miss Min- erva Fowlds of Brooten, was married at noon today to Julius A. Schmahl, secretary of state. The bride was formerly employed at the state capi- tol. They will reside in St. Paul. MEET OSWEGO AGAIN. Last Game With New York Team Will Be Played Tonight. Determined to win another contest of the series with the Oswego aggre- gation, “Big Bemidg” will enter the game this evening bent on securing a victory. The game will be the last of the series and it should be inter- esting. Oswego was defeated at Pine River last evening by a score of 88 to 26. The small playing floor was a severe handicap for the New York- ers and they found it impossible to use their teamwork to any advantage. The first half ended in a score of 20 to 21 for Pine River. Attorney Mil- ler was the referee. INSURANCE AT CLEVELAND Cleveland, Feb. 11.—Insurance leg- islation in_the various states was an important” topic today before * the mid-year session here of a conference committee of the National Associa- tion of Insurance Agents. Members of the committee are present from :ll parts of the United States.