Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, February 17, 1915, Page 1

"] 5 VOLUME 13, NO. 42. DOES GERMANY FACE FOOD SHORTAGE? Anxiety Suggests That Such Condi- tions Prevail in the Empire—Atti- tude Difficult to Understand. KNEW OF AMOUNT ON HAND Wheat Fields in Hungarian Plains Near Carpathians Devasted—May Have Bearing on Action. (By J. W. T. Mason) New York, Feb. 17.—Germany’s| anxiety concerning her food supply inevitably suggests that a shertage of supplies prevails in the empire. At the time it is difficult to under- stand why the Berlin government so puddenly should become impressed with the seriousness of the situation. Normally Austria-Hungary and Ger- many between themselves supply enough foodstuffs for their joint po- pulation and certainly very little economy under average conditions would be necessary to prevent not only starvation, but also discomfi- ture. The Germans had no fear when the war broke out of their ability to feed themselves. The gov- ernment believes the safe economy necessary could be left to private handling. Now the government is obliged to regulate the bread supply and gives increasing feeling of un- easiness at the outlook. Says Germany Knew. There can be no question that the German government knew the amount of wheat on hand very soon after the war began and was able to estimate whether or not it would last until next harvest, as the German imperial administration would not overlook so vital a matter as the food supply in war time. It is a logical conclu- sion that the Germans have been confident of their ability to feed themselves until very recently. One thing apparently has happened to change this opinion. It can not be the British embargo on wheat because that was not pronounced until the German government had demonstra- ted their uneasiness by taking over the regulating of the bread supply. For it is not conceivable that the Ger- ‘mans miscalculated the amount of .grain on hand. May Expect Low Ylelds. It may be, however, that Germany’s alarm is caused not by the present quantity of grain, but by the con- ditions of the domestic wheat fields where the seeds are ripening for the approaching harvest. A low yield may be expected and the present pre- cautions may have been ordered to preserve some of the existing wheat for the next season. The finest wheat fields within the bounds of the- Germanicalliosare is the Hungarian plains near the Car- pathians. It is possible that the Russian cavalry raiders have devas- ted these wheat flelds or the recent hasty maneuvers of the Austrian army in Hungary may have produced a similar effect. All central Europe depends largely upon Hungary for foodstuffs. ‘While the Russians have failed to hold fast to Hungary they have made several advances into the foodraising districts. If the Cossacks have work- ed devastation in the foodraising dis- tricts, Germany’s anxiety is to some extent explained. LOBBYIST OUTNUMBER LEGISLATORS IN TEXAS Austin, Texas, Feb. 17.—The regis- ter of the “third house,” or lobby, in the state legislatures today contain- ed over 300 names. A rule adopted at the opening of the rent session required all representativs of special interests coming to Austin to “lobby” before either branch of the register. Now the “third house” has more names on its roll than the combined membership of both houses of the (Continued on last page.) AGED JUDGE RETIRES ON TERM PENSION Governor W. S. Hammond has di- rected the retirement of Gorham Powers, Granite Falls, as district judge in the Twelfth judicial district, on the ground that he is physically incapacitated to perform the duties of his office through permanent heart and arterial trouble. The retirement is made on Judge Powers' applica- tion and under the statute of 1913 providing that a district judge re- tired for disability regeives full pay for the unexpired portion of his term. Judge Powers is more than 75 years old and has been unable to sit on the bench for two years. Three candi- dates for the vacancy lead the field, namely, R. T. Daley, Renville; J. H. Driscoll, Madison, indorsed by the bar of Lac qui Parle county, and C. A. Fosness, indorsed by the bar of Chip- pewa county. —_—— Some granites will withstdnd. ‘a crushing strain of 40,000 pounds to the square inch. 2, %o, Our . +jan:. “Bemidji 25,000 Population in 1925~ USE DEAD TO HIDE BEHIND Ceaser Niogret, Nary Farmer, Now Fighting for France, Tells of Experiences in Trenches. EXPECTS NEVER TO RETURN Relating his experiences in the trenches, Ceaser Niogret, who several months ago left his farm near Nary that he might fight for France, has written a most interesting letter to his brother, now at Nary, in which he says: “After going through a slaughter that I did, I will send you a few lines to let you know that I came out with only a slight wound on my head, so I can say that I am in good health yet. After we had passed a few days at rest, we went to attack ‘the Germans on the 13th. We met with good success, taking two trench- es and 85 prisoners. They re-at- tacked us three times, and we were forced to leave the first trench, as we could hold it no longer. The fields and roads were covered with dead Germans. I never saw slaughter like ““We were shooting from one trench into another, a distance of about 40 yards, and all my comrades of the squad fell dead or wounded along- side of me. At three o’clock in the afternoon, we were holding our posi- tion yet when I was hit in the fore- head by a bullet, but as it struck the ground before it hit me, it had spent its strength, otherwise I would have stayed in the trenches, too. My wound was not severe, and after only three days in the hospital, I went back to| my regiment. I found no one from | my battalion, only a few from my| company. Everything was destroy- ed. That slaughter I saw. made me crazy. “I am not over it yet and I am not the only one. There were piles of men Killed, one lying on top of the other, and it was impossible to help the wounded, as the fusillade was too severe. The machine guns were spitting and also the artillery. We could easily hide behind the piles of dead. It is frightful, such slaughter- ing. “What hurts us the most is that the Germans are using the dum-dum bullets, which explode when they hit. If one hits your arm it cuts it right off and if it hits your head, it blows your head off. Those bullets are not supposed to be allowed. ‘“We have no snow as yet, but the trenches are full of water, as we have had rain for the past two months, and we are fighting in mud up to our knees. As I see the war now, I never expect to see America again.” NO. 130 RETAINS LEAD. No material changes have been made in the Huffman & O’Leary piano contest during the past week and No. 130, with 489,790 votes, retains the lead. The leaders now stand as fol- lows: 1, 339,864; 2, 104,414; 3, 7,000; 4,122,896; 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; 194,435; 78, 221,885; 86, 317,772; 90, 313,414; 91, 102,000; 92, 413,- 705; 97, 188,330; 112, 172,685; 115, 169,965; 116, 22,000; 117 243,00 123, 102,415; 125, 240,67 130, 489,790; 131, 220,000; 133, 312,000; 134, 272,000; 138, 269,414; 150, 21,000; 127,845; 159, 186,745 SCOO THE CUB REPORTER 156, | Ireland. PR!)GRAM 0F INTEREST C()CflRA mqeh’ Institute to Be Held Here Next Month Will Have Many " ‘Interesting Features, TO HAVE ATTENDANCE CONTEST With various farmers’ clubs of the Bemidji territory anxious to be rep- resented by big delegations, and a large number of members of the Mer- chants’ association of Bemidji in at- tendance, it is expected that the Farmers’ Institute which is to be held at the high school building here on Saturday, March 6, will be one of the most successful ever held. A prize has been offered to the Farmers’ club having the best at- tendance. Bucford M. Gile, agricul- turist, has announced a tentative pro- gram and many features which are certain to attract attention are in- cluded. There will be speeches by well known men, a free dinner, served by the girls of the domestic science class of the high school, a report of the conditions of the Bemidji cream- ery; organization of a Dairy Breeders’ association and general discussions. The program as announced by Gile follows: 11 a. m.—Music. Count of people present from each township. Reci- tation. *“Dairy and Live Stock asso- ciations,” W. A. McKerrow. Noon.—Free dinner, served by the domestic science girls under the su- pervision of Miss Agnes Halland. 1 p. m.—Joint meeting of the busi- ness men and farmers. Music. Count of people present and awarding of cash prize to the farmers’ clubs from the township having the highest av- erage. 1:15—Opening address by E. - A. Barker. 1:30.—“How Can We Help Make Bemidji a City of 25,000 by 1925,” Dan Gray, (farmer living south of Bemidji.) 2:00.—"Does the City of Bemidji Affect Land Values,” by H. E. Rey- nolds. 2:30.—Report from Bemidji Cream- ery by E. C. Stiles. 2:45.—Discussion from audience. 3:00.—Organization of Dairy Breeders’ association. 'ZEPPEI;INS USELESS FOR ~“WAR SAYS VLEROIS Copyright 1915 by United Press. Paris, Feb. 17.—*The much vaunt- ed Zeppelins are utterly worthless for war purposes, and are certain to be an entire disappointment as a fac- tor in aerial navigation of any sort.” It was Louis Vleoris, inventor of the monoplane, who was talking. He had been reading carefully the United Press interview with Count Zeppelin in which the German inventor had declared that his great dirigibles would be material factors in ending the present European war. PUPILS TO WRITE ESSAYS. “Why Should We Trade in Bemidji?” to Be Topic. At the regular meeting of the Busi- ness Men’s association, Tuesday, it was decided to offer cash prizes to school children for writing essays on the subject, “Why Should We Trade in Bemidji?” This suggestion was made by Mr. Nangle, who spoke at the merchants’ meeting a week ago, and was met with much enthusiasm on every hand. It was decided to divide the schools into two districts, country and city, and offer several cash prizes to each district for the best essays written. A committee consisting of W. Z. Robinson, E. H. Denu and H. B. Brookins was ap- pointed to consult with Superintend- ent W. P. Dyer of the city schools, and County Superintendent W. B. Stewart regarding the possible ar- rangements of entering the pupils of the various schools into the contest, with instructions to report at the next regular meeting. NEW VICEROY OF IRELAND. Dublin, Ireland, Feb. 17.—Lord Wimborne today succeeded the Earl _imm SCHEME INDORSED BY BUSINESS MEN ‘Auooinfipn lt‘ Meeting Held Tuesday Votes to Aocept Pro- position for Summer Hotel, COMMITTEE ' T0 URGE ' ACTION Effort Will Be Made to Benm Neoes- sary Snbwnphon lmmeduuly That Structure May ie Ergmd At Tuesday’s meeting of the Be- midji Merchants’ assaelatlon the pro- position of George W. Cfle{lrnn, the ‘well known logger, lqr the lestablish- ment of a hotel for Summer: tourfsts, to be located at Biréhmont, head of Lake Bemidji, ‘was »ncumed the members present show(ng grent en- thusiasm, The proposition of Mr. considered a splendid/on ious are a large number:of business men that it be made a-succéss that it is believed but little difficulty will be met in securing the necessary sub- seriptions. Means Fine Hotel., Should the formation of the com- pany be completed it ‘will ‘mean the location of a modern and ‘attractive summer.hotel building at Birchmont, providing every accommodation de- sired by summer outers‘and tourists and it is expécted' that hutidreds - of people will be brought to Bemidji following its establishment. This: is the Proposition. - The hotel’company-shall ‘be known as the Lake Bemidji:zSummer Hotel company and “it wi')l be organized for the purpose of construeting, leas- ing or operating a hotel, particularly for the accommodation of summer tourists, on” the northwest' shore of Lake Bemidj.” Three hundred shafes at ' 50 each, par value, will-be sold‘and lbe capital stock will be $15,000, ‘according to the subscription agreem'ent4 Mr. Cochran agrees to convey Jots 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 in Birch-| mont Beach addition, now owned by him, to the corporation by deed; fur- ther agrees to" -su Liseribe “for- ALy shares of stock and to pay $2,500 cash into the treasury. Purchasers of the remaining 250 shares:will be required to pay for their stock imme- diately. Certain of Success. Mr. Cochran is so certain.of the success of the plan that he ‘“guaran- tees to pay, par value for any such stock offered him, by any subscriber therefore, in cash, nothwithstanding ‘whether or not such stock is then at par,” on January 1, 1920. E. A. Barker, president of the Merchants’ association, has appointed a committee comprising A. A. War- field, A. G. Wedge and Walter L. Brooks to have charge of the sub- scriptions and every possible effort will be made to complete the agree- ment and to arrange-for the immedi- ate building of the structure. ) Three-Story Bmldmz Plans for the hotel have already been drawn. - The structure wlll be three stories h;gh The first floor will be equipped with a spacious ¢lub room, office, dining room, kitchen, writing room and two other floors will provide spacious sleeping apartments, including several suites. The ground floor porch will extend the entire length of the building and smaller porches will be had on the second and third floors. TO LEAVE MEXICO CITY. ‘Washington, Feb. 17.—On account of the water supply being severed famine is stalking Mexico City, and it is belleved that foreign ambassa- dors will be forced to leave the city on account of reign of terror. R. E. Keck, claim agent for the Great Northern railroad company, spent today in Bemidji, leavingthis afternoon: for Crookston.:Mr. Keck will return to Bemidji within the next few days and will remain here of Aberdeen as Lord Lieutenant Otlduring the trial of the Pogue case, of Winston Churchill. CO0P-TH SUST GET TRl AT SOME OF TH | 7 (W\CE- MA\\.\H&\' PILED UP WHILE T WAS AWAY-| | =RIENDLY The new viceroy is a cousin which wil] be called next Wednes- day. A Very Accommodating thtle Party Is Scoop RESULTS 0F YESTERDAY’S ELECTION FOR MAYOR— . st Ward “M'CUAIG ............\.. 88 BIMONS ....... KAPLAN ......... ALDERMAN-AT-LARGE— LYCAN ........ HANNAH ...... FOR CLERK— STEIN ... PETERSON . FOR TREASURER— RHEA ......c...00000.144 MALZAHN ............. 88 FOR ASSESSOR— LLOYD . HARRIS . Alderman 1st Ward Moberg . ....130: | Bailey ..... Larson ..... 39 | Schie Alderman 2nd Ward .132 2nd Ward ard Wu'd Jth Ward Tohl 46 51 55 ‘zoz 38 > 86 57 214 120 95 101 437 63 102 53 262 137 120 112 513 37 . - 8 44, 190 131 111 106 492 46 89 50 218 116 104 97 437 60 93 57 267 Alderman Alderman 3rd Ward 4th Ward Ervin ... Phillippi ....120 Heffron . Omich ...... 72 | Grossman . COMEDY SCORES SUCCESS Home Talent Play, ‘“Her "Gloves,” Much Enjoyed by Audience Which Completely Filled Brinkman. TO BE REPEATED THIS EVENING Before a.most appreciative audi- ence, one which completely filled the Brinkman theater, .the three-act comedy, “Her Gloves,” was produced | with much success: by home talent last evening. The play, with its many compli- cated situations, caused by the loss of a pair of gloves, was intensely amusing and the audience was kept in continual laughter. Because of the comedy’s fast action several of the roles were difficult to the extreme but the amateur actors and actresses| were equal to the task, unusual dra- matic ability being displayed, each part being played in a brilliant man- ner. Members of the cast were, Misses Vera Backus, Gladys Stanton, Esther Nixon, Beatrice Mills and ' Helen Backus and Messrs. Jack Herbert, Bob Feir, Ralph Lycan, Joe Christie and Harold Hayner. Much credit for the success of the play, which was |presented for-the benefif of. the-Asso- ciated Charities, should ~be ' given Miss Rubie Henrionnet, under whose able direction and management it was staged. The play will be repeated at the Brinkman this evening. - “WETS” WIN AT MOORHEAD. Vote Under Local Option Law—Win by 50 Majority. - Moorhead remains in the wet col- umns, it being given out that the wets have won by approximately 55 majority. The total vote, unofficial, was 1,203, 618 for license, 574 against and 11 blanks,; the blanks be- ing counted in favor of license. The greatest interest in an election ever held in Moorhead was taken, both sides putting up a determinéd fight. This was the first election on the lo- cal option question'in the history of Moorhead. Tt was reported that the drys will contest the election, claim- ing that fllegn.l votes' were cast and that sensational charges of corrupt- ing the election will be n_mde GOVERNMENT ADMITS - SITUATION IS SERIOUS Washington, Feb. “17.—Govern- ment officials are admitting a serious predicament on accgunt of being caught between the fires of German resentment and British -determina- tion. Answers from the two govern- ments have not.been received. It is momentarily ‘expected and believed that Japan’s demand upon China is serious on account of the possibility of China’s open door being: closed to ‘America. g A flat jar has been' invented: to hold several tooth brushes out of the dust and where they will be subjec- ted-to antiseptic vapors arising from a pad. WANTS §5,000 DAMAGES Lars Nelson Assault Case Next for Trial in District Court—Claims His Injuries Permanent. MRS. SAND GIVEN $200 VERDICT Claiming that injuries, alleged to have been caused by an assault, are permanent, Lars E. Nelson, of Thor~ hult, in a case which will begin in district court before Judge Wright this afternoon, asks Swan S. Larson and Charles W. Peters for $5,000 damages. The trial of the case will take about a day. The defendants are represen- ted by Attorney Henry Funkley, of Bemidji, and Attorney J. M. Bishop, 1of Thife River Falls, while the plain- tiff’s case is in the hands of Attorney Charles W. Scrutchin, the Bemidji colored attorney. A jury was secured this morning in the case of L. E. Opheim and Carl Espeseth, Clearbrook merchants, against Lars Quam. The plaintiffs, who are represented by Attorney E. T. Evenson, of Clearbrook, seek to recover on a merchandise account. John ‘L._Brown, of Bemidil, is ap- pearing for the defendant. This mat- [ter is‘expected to g0 to the jury this afternoon. After being out just four hours the jury in the slander case of Mary Sand against S. B.. Woodward, returned'a sealed verdict shortly after 9 o’clock last evening. When court opened this morning the verdict was read, $200 being awarded the plaintiff. The amount asked for was $2,000. 50,000 PRISONERS TAKEN IN PRUSSIA Berlin, Feb. 17.—The German war department announced that General Von Hindenberg, during the recent east Prussian campaign, has captured 50,000 ‘prisoners, fifty. cannon, some of heavy ‘calibre and an enormous quantity of war’'materials. - ‘The ground over which the’ ‘rétreating Russians passed was literally covered with dead and wounded of the Czar's fighting force. Most of the wounded ‘will die be¢ause of being exposed to bad weather. Rains are deluging the cattle fields with the temperature at a freezing point. The Russiahs are being pursued at all pognts CALIFORNIA ORANGE SHOW. San Francisco, Feb. 17.—Southern California’s orange and citrus pro- duets show opened here today. Ex- hibits from various orange growing sections of California were eptered in prize competitions. Thousands of visitors were expected here during the eight days of the show. To Weigh Mail. Farnum Watson left last evening for Duluth where he will receive in- structions for weighing mail on the Grand Forks-Bemidji run of ‘the Great *Northern. He has been con- nected with-the railway mail service for some time. The mail handled by the railroad cars is weighed at regul- ar intervals. BS’ N ”HOP" B GOLLY-TVES\ GOT T0 GO BACK— AND ASK HIMIE HE- WCUAIG AGAIN Has Plurality of 78 Votes Over Jadge Simons and Morris Kaplan--Lyoan Named President of Couneil, SOCIALIST TICKET IS DEFEATED Followers of Red Flag Fulhnm Single Candidate and Trimming of Year Ago Repeated. LLOYD LEADS HARRIS BY 170 Stein Wins Over Peterson by Majority of 323 and Rhea Easily. Downs : Former Mayor Malzahn, After what was without question the most quiet campaign ever held in Bemidji the city election took place Yesterday, the result failing to usher forth one single surprise. One of the chief features of the election was the complete defeat ad- ministered the socialists, the red flag followers failing to name a single candidate to office, although active campaigns had been conducted for as- pirants to each of ‘the nine offices filled by the voters. The socialists felt confident that several of their- candidates were cer- tain of election and the overwhelm- ing defeat, repeating the story of 1914, is a strong indication that the party has ceased to exist as a factor in Bemidji polities. McCuaig Re-elected. Even in the race where three candi- dates were listed, the soclalists failed to elect. For mayor, William Me- Cuaig, who has served in that capa- ity during the past two years, was re- elected, his plurality over Judge Si- mons and Morris Kaplan, the latter the socialist nominee, being 78 votes, but one less than a year ago when he defeated Hannah by a vote of 484 to 405. Judge Simons and Kaplan Tan about even, thi being in spite of tha fact that a strenuous campaign had been-waged-tri‘the Interest of the Iat- ter.. The vote given Simons vrnvgry complimentary, as he had made no active effort to secure election, enter- ing the race merely because of the urgent requests of friends and held no real desire to obtain the office. Lycan Easy Winner. As president of the council during the next two years will be Frank S. Lyean, who in piling up a vote of 437 defeated E. W. Hannah by a ma- jority of 175. Stein Big Vote Getter. As was the case-last year, George Stein, city clerk, proved to be the most popular vote getter, securing 513, a majority of 323 over J. Peter- son, jr., his socialist opponent. George Rhea, city treasurer, was a close second and his lead over Fred Malzahn, former mayor of Bemidji, is 274,-having -been. given 492 .votes. In the ‘race: for -assessor, a: position ‘for which the socialists made every ‘effort "to obtain, Thomas: Lloydythe presént incumbent, won over-Harris by 170 Votes. Harris' securéd- the highest vote of any socialist vandi- date, 267." Hannah was ‘néxt wifh 262, and Maizahn followad wlth 218, Ervin js mtor. There was only one close race for alderman, this being fn the fourth ward, where three men mught a place on the council. Thomas §. Ervln Was elected, having a. pjurllity of |19 votes, defeating Carl Heffron and Abe Grossman. In each of the other wards the pres- ent gldermen were returned to office by flattering majorities, being Mo- berg, in the first, Bailey, in fhe sec- ond, and Phillippi in the third, their majorities being 91, 92 and 48, re- spectively. Two Changes Made. Only two changes are made in l.ha present administration by the elec- tion, Lycan succeeding Ray Murphy. as alderman-at-large and Ervin tak- ing the place of Alderman Ditty on the council. . |Fell.” “United We Stand,” was the slo- gan of the red flag bearers and today it has been changed to *‘United We “Even the red ballots which the city clerk provided us with failed to result in any benefit,” one social- ist was heard to remark. 729 Ballots Cast. In the four wards 729 ballots were cast, 179 having voted in ‘the first, 183 in the second, 205 in the third: and 162 in the fourth. AMERICANS TO SAIL - Liverpool, Feb. 17.—Twenty-eight:- steamers are today sailing from New.. York toward: ‘Liverpool, carrying ten thousand American passengers and these will have to face the Gemln, submarine: terrors. 5 15e