Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, February 22, 1915, Page 1

THE BEMIDJI VOLUME 13, NO. 46. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, XOHDAY xmnm mBUABY 22, 1915, RACE POSTPONED BECAUSE OF RAIN Wet Roads Make Vanderbilt Exhibi- tion Impossible and It Will Not Be Staged Until March 6. THOUSANDS ARE DISAPPOINTED Famous Drivers Entered—De Palma Picked to Win—A History of Previous Races. The Vanderbilt race scheduled for this morning was postponed until March 6 on account of wet roads. Exposition Grounds, San Francisco, Feb. 22.—One hundred and fifty thousand spectators gathered at the Panama-Pacific exposition grounds here early today to witness the Van- derbilt Cup race—America’s automo- bile road classic. The race was un- ique in several respects. ‘It was the first time a road race fas ever staged on exposition grounds The distance to be covered by the drivers today was 294.062 miles. There were 76 laps to the race, each lap representing 3.9053 miles. The crack drivers of America and four other countries were entered in the race. There were 25 entries, but Ralph de Palma, twice winner of the Vanderbilt Cup, driving a Mercedes car, was the favorite in the betting. De Palma purchased his car abroad last fall and it was a money winner in the Grand Prix of France last year. If De Palma wins this year he would attain permanent possession of the Vanderbilt trophy and is such an event the Vanderbilt Cup race would be removed from the list of road racing classics. Course is Unique. The course itself was unique. In- stead of racing over macadam—as the Vanderbilt racers did at Long Island and at Elgin—the drivers con- tended over a track of newly laid sheet asphalt. This applied to the entire four miles of the circuit, aside from about three-quarters of a mile at one end, where the course made use of part of a mile track, designed for horse racing. The start and fin- ich were to be made on the mile track. From either side of this mo- dified oval the course was routed through a maze of state and foreign 7 nation buildings. The straight stretches enclosed most of the expo- sition’s main buildings. On the straightway next to San Francisco Bay, which the cars fol- lowed on their return, was more than a half-mile of slight down-grade. Some of the drivers predicted they would make as high as 110 miles an hour on this stretch. In addition to Carlson and De Pal- ma, the field of starters today in- cluded such notable drivers as Bar- ney Oldfield, Earl Cooper, Louis Dis- brow, Dusenberg, Caleb Bragg, Mar- quis, the Italian, and others. A number of prominent automo- bile manufacturers witnessed the race. Among these were Henry Ford, John W. Willys, H. S. Firestone and F. A. Wilson. I Previous Vanderbilts. First race—Nassau county, Long Island, October 8, 1904; winner, George Heath, driving Panhard. " Time 5 hours, 26 minutes, 45 sec- onds. Average 52.2 miles an hour. Distance 284.4 miles. Eighteen started. Second race—October 14, same course, 1905, ‘Winner, Hemery, driv- ing Darracq. Time, 4 hours, 36 min- utes, 8 seconds. Average, 61.49 miles an hour. Distance 283 miles. (Continued on last page.) CENTENARIAN GLAD f WILSON'S A GRANDPA Cincinnati, 0., Feb. 22.—Mrs, Elizabeth Hall De Camp, who re- members Cincinnati’s town pump, celebrated her 100th birthday anni- versary today. She called it her de- i but. On Jan. 14 she celebrated her eightieth wedding anniversary. Nine- ty years ago she lived in a log cabin on Race street near the present scene of metropolitan skyscrapers. She saw busy Fourth street as a cow-pas- ture. Scores of friends today paid their respects. The new centenarian is an advocate of President Wilson. She was overjoyed recently when Frances Bowes Sayre, jr., came to the ‘White House and made the president “Grandpa.” CONGRESS IN SESSION. » Washington, Feb. 22.—With the ship purchase bill slumbering, Con- gress disregarded Washington’s birth- day as a holiday and rushed through the appropriation bill. God wills no man a slave. Who saw him face to fac Had slain a tyrant for a bondman’s wrong, And met his Lord with sinless soul and strong, But when, years after, overfraught with care, His feet once trod doubt’s That led so far now barred the promised land, ve, no doubter free; liberty. God makes no man a sla Abiding faith alone wins ‘Weaklings there were, as ‘Who craved for fleshpots, Where men unruled shoul King’s heads in dust and While time endures, First WASHINGTON The man most meek, e on Horeb's peak, pathway to despair, For that one treason lapse, the guiding hand No angel led our Chieftain’s steps aright; No pilot cloud by day, no flame by night; No plague nor portent spake to foe or friend; No doubt assailed him, faithful to the end. in the tribes of old, worshiped calves of gold, Murmured that right would harder be than wrong, And freedom’s narrow road so steep and long; But he who ne’er on Sinai’ Still walked the highest heights and spake with God; Saw with anointefl eyes no promised land By petty bounds or pettier cycles spanned, Its people curbed and broken to the ring, Packed with a caste and paddled with a king— But freedom’s heritage and training school, 's summit trod, d learn to wisely rule; Till sun and moon should see at Ajalon freemen’s feet thereom, His work well done, the leader stepped aside, Spurning a crown with more than kingly pride, Content to wear the higher crown of worth, Citizen of earth. —James Jeffrey Roche. _— FINDS NO TRUTH IN MISTREATMENT REPORT (United Press) Berlin, Feb. 22.—A German judge who was appointed to investigate, this afternoon reported that charges of English prisoners at Minden being cruelly treated was not true. Physic- ians examined the prisoners and found not a grain of true in the alle- gations of London newspapers. When the charges were read to the prison- ers they burst out in laughter. Berlin newspapers say that the London pub- lications are admitting the magni- tude of German victory over the Rus- sians in the Mazurian Lake region. They also say England realizes that her plan of starving Germany has amounted to naught. I0OWA LUMBERMEN MEET. Cedar Rapids, Feb. 22.—Hundreds of lumber and coal dealers from Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and adjoining states were here today to attend the annual convention of the Central Iowa Retail Lumbermen’s convention. F. A. Good, of Cowles, Neb., speak tonight. will NOT TO REACH COUNTY OPTION (United Press) St. Paul, Feb. 22.—On account of the fight which is being made on the St. Louis county division bill, it is believed that the county option meas- ure will not be reported in the house THINK MEXICO EXPELLED GERMAN AMBASSADOR (United Press) Galveston, Texas, Feb. 22.—The German ambassador, Henrich Vone- skart, and suite, arrived here this af- ternoon from Vera Cruz. Despite de- nials made by them it is believed that they have been expelled with other Germans from Mexico. PLAINTIFF ASSUMED RISK State Supreme Court Finds Wildred Petra Verdict Cannot Stand. In a decision written by Justice Bunn the state supreme court has decided that the verdiict given Wil- dred Petra by a cass County jury a year ago cannot stand. Petra sued the Crookston Lumber company for personal injuries being awarded small damages. The case was tried before Judge C. W. Stanton. The synopsis of the decision says, ‘“Wildred Petra, respondent, vs. Crookston Lumber |company, appellant.—In this action to recover for personal injuries the evidence is considered and held to show conclusively that plaintiff as- sumed the risk. Reversed with directions.” R. L. Given and C. E. Battles-will leave this evening for the twin cities, where they will attend the Hardware Men’s convention. They will return before next week. SCOO SC00P-T AMGOING— THE CUB REPORTER ON THE. SERVANT GIRL PROBLEM FROM THE. (NSIDE- Now YO GET THE LOGAL COLOR. 0V SHOULD GET A 308 AS A MADIN week. to the city the latter part of the' ‘BlG BEMlI)fi’ WINS SERIES Duluth Rotary Clab De(elted in De- mdmgGmebyScmu!SltolB —Captain Howe Stars. T MEET FOND DU LAC THIS WEEK Displaying some of the best bas- ketball witnessed here this season, “Big Bemidg” Saturday night de- feated the Duluth Raury club by a score of 31 to 18, thereby taking the deciding game of the series, having won Thursday night by a count of 29 to 18 and lost Friday, 21 to 19. Bemidji’'s attack was led by the sensational playing of Captain Howe, who celebrated his return to the same by securing six. field baskets. Howe, who has been kept on the side- lines because of an‘ injured knee, appeared in perfect!form and his floor work and shooting was a re- velation. Brandon at ‘the other fom ward, while securing only two field baskets, took a prominent part in the play and his dribbling and passing was splendid. Bestul and Jacobson - at - guards again played strong basketball and Peck at center held:Solheim to one counter. Peck was a factor in the team-play and scored one basket. For Duluth, Captain Harris and Dick Bradley played good basketball. Johnson, who was injured in the Thursday night game, was bothered considerably and a marked differ- ence in his play was noticeable. The score: Bemidji - Duluth Howe (C)....... F . Harris Brandon . Fo . Johnson Peck .... .C. . Solheim Bestul . .G. D. Bradley ! Jacobson G. .. Zemann Summary—Field baskets, Howe 6, Brandon 2, Peck 1, Bestul 4, Jacob- son 1, Harris 2, Johnson 1, Solheim 1, Zemann 3, D. Bradley 1. thrown, Brandon, 3 out of 5, Harris, 2 out of 8. Referee, Stanton; scorer, Bell; timekeeper, Feir. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights of this week the strong Fond du Lac team, which made such a fa- vorable impression here a year ago, will play “Big Bemidg.” ENJOYABLE MEETING HELD, Better Farming Club Combines Busi- ness and Pleasure at Session. u T One -of the ‘most “ojoyable’ meet: ings ever held by the Better Farming club and the Farm Home club, its wo-- men’s auxiliary, took place at the Charles Schroeder ‘home; :Sunnyside Farm, Saturday = afternoon. The fifteenth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Schroeder made the occasion doubly enjoyable. Long tables were arranged in the dining room and the room adjoining. The decorations were in yellow and white. - Luncheon was served for forty-five guests and the menu included: Bouillon, wafers, cold meat, pickles, buns, pie and cof- fee. The members of the club pre- sented Mr. and Mrs. Schroeder with a sugar and creamer. After the usual business was transacted an interest- ing program was given. HARRY THAW GOES ON TRIAL TOMORROW New York, Feb. 22.—Harry K. Thaw will be brought to trial before Justice Weeks in the supreme court tomorrow on the charge of conspiracy in his escape from Mattewan. De- puty Attorney General Kennedy will move for the trial of the defendants together with Thaw, when the case comes up for hearing. Those indic- ted for conspiracy with him are Richard J. Butler, Eugene Duffy, Michael Keefe, Thomas Flood and Roger Thompson, the latter his chaf- feur. CHERRY TREE DAY TODAY. ‘Washington, Feb. 22.—Today is the birthday of the “Father” of the United States. Washington cele- brated the day quietly, but tonight a program of speakers has been ar- ranged and senators from many states will speak. Senators Jones, of ‘Washington; Kenyon of Iowa, and ‘Weeks of Massachusetts, were sched- uled. This meeting which was held under the Sons, of Veterans auspices, was also to commemorate the birth- day of President Lincoln. i Scoop Is Going After Some Local Color Right Fouls { BLOCKADE SUCCESS . APPEARS RS REMOTE Beginning of Plan Gives Distinctive Mark Separating This War From | Other Recent Conflicts. NO GERMAN FOOD SHORTAGE French and Germans Report Hinqr Successes During Week, But Nong Possess Military S}gmflmee‘ By J. W. T. MASON. New York, Feb. 22.—Commence- ment on the German blockade of the British Isles gives this week’s war news a distinctive mark that separ- ates this war from other conflicts of modern warfare. If the effort to terrorize England on the seas fail, discouragement and attendant evils. must make their way among the Germans. Possibility of 2 submarine offensive suceeding seems remote. The essential part-of the new Ger- man policy does not seem to be dé- struction of ships and cargoes, but terrorizing of their crews. How serious the food question has become in Austria-Hungary and Ger- many is a puzzle. The Germans had no doubt of their ability to guard against starvation when the war be- gan, and statistics of economic con- ditions in normal times gave reason (for that belief. Skeptical of Reports. | London is skeptical of the Berlin 1food shortage reports. This may be due to the short rations having cre- {ated a spirit of disquietude among ithe well-fed German people. Or the Hungarian grain fields may have been seriously damaged by the East- {ern campaigning and the present un- easiness may be due to the outlook for the coming harvest. Austria has won her most notable victory of the war during the week by clearing Bukowina of the Slavs. The lesson has been an impressive one for the Bucharest government, and tends to discredit the expansion- ists who have urged Roumania’s en- trance into the war because the loot loomed easier. Its Second Disaster. Russia’s second disaster in East Prussia: has increased-in magnitude, according to official Berlin reports issued during the week. Petrograd denies that the Russian losses have been as large as Berlin claims, but the hasty retreat of the Slavs from East Prussia does not suggest a minor casualty list. Marshall Von Hindenberg has made the ‘defensive possibilities of East Prussia a life study, and it is not possible that Rusisa will attempt to defeat the only military genius the war has developed, on his own chosen ground. French and Germans both report minor successes in the western war areas during the week, but none pos- sess any military- significance. RUSSIANS DEFEAT IN LAKE REGION DECISIVE (United Press) Grand Army Headquarters of Gen- eral Von Hindenberg, Feb. 22.—Rus- sian reverses in the East Mazurian lake region are hourly becoming more pronounced. The Germans have ta- ken 70,000 prisoners. An addition- al 10,000 have been surrounded a few miles from Augustov and their escape is not hoped for. Despite this sweep- ing victory the Germans praise the Russians for their bravery in the manner in which they saved their artillery and portion of the army. TO DISCUSS NEUTRALITY. Philadelphia, Feb. 22.—America’s neutrality in the present war will be discussed by Charlemagne Tower, ex- United States ambassador to Germany who will be the principal speaker to- night at the annual dinner of the alumni of the University of Pennsyl- vania at the Bellevie-Starfield hotel. Other speakers will be Governor Braumbaugh, Murdoch and T. Lane Bean. Lz e s e . - - - s \5‘° Our Slogan: “Bemidji 25,000 Population in 1925” ASKS CITY FOR DAMAGES Michael Michelson Says Nymore Pave- ment Grade Injured Property to Ex- tent of $1,000—Case on Trial. WILCOX IS GIVEN VERDICT Claiming that the establishment of the grade for the building of the Be- midji-Nymore pavement has injured his property to the extent of $1,000, Michael Michelson, in a case which is now on triai before Judge Wright in district court, asks damages for the amount named from the City of Bemidji. Michelson’s property is located on the south side of the road near the Minnesota & International tracks, and plaintiff claims the grade has prevented water from flowing from the land, his two lots being flooded, thereby lessening their value and rendering them. worthless for garden purposes. The action, brought by Attorncy Charles Serutchin, was against both Bemidji and the Village of Nymore, but the case against the latter was dismissed this morning. City Attor- ney P. J. Russell is representing Be- midjf and Attoreny John Brown, Ny- more. . The plaintiff had completed his case at noon and it is expected that the defendant will have submitted its testimony by evening. After being in deliberation but half an hour the jury in the case of William Ohlemkamp against John W. ‘Wilcox returned a verdict for the de- fendant Saturday afternoon. Wileox was represented in the action by’ At- torney E. E. McDonald and Attorney Secrutchin appeared for the plaintiff, Who claimed wages for farm labor. FAIL T0 CONFIRM REPORT (United Press) New York, Feb. 22.—It was im- possible to confirm the Berlin report that a British transport loaded with troops had been sunk by a German submarine, queries sent by the United Press to the. London bureau not being answered. This is believed because of British censorship not allowing information of any sort being cabled from England until the admiralty re- ports. The original dispatch from Berlin came via wireless and at- tempt to confirm it from that source have failed. DAYS OF THE “ROBERT E. LEE” COMING BACK St. Paul, Minn., Feb. 22.—River traffic between St. Paul and New Or- leans was given quite a boost today when the city council of St. Paul took up the matter of building a terminal in one of the most conven- ient spots for river shippers. J. H. Bernhardt of New Orleans is organ- izing a $5,000,000 company, to be known as the Mississippi River Navi- gation company, which shall have for its object the operation of a barge line on the Mississippi: It was Bern- hardt who last summer ran a barge from New Orleans to St. Paul and back, just to demonstrate the possi- bilities of river navigation between these points. TWO KILLED WHEN TRAIN IS DERAILED NEAR DES MOINES (United Press) Des Moines, Feb. 22.—Engineer Bill Maxwell and Fireman Hickock ‘were killed and a score of passengers were hurt when a fast Chicago & Great Western train was derailed near here today. By "HOP” 8055 NO MATTER HOW ABSURD A POSTTION - MY} J0B MAY PLACE ME- - REMEMBER THAT T HAVE A DG WHICH RESENTS NOUR UNNVE. FLlPPANCg E. A. Barker will leave this eve- ning for Minneapolis, where he will attend the Minnesota Retail Jewelers’ association convention. -|go winning two. FLAMES DO DAMAGE AT DALTON HOTEL Coffee Urn Explodes and Aided by Gasoline Fire Gained Much Head- way Before Arrival of Firemen. SEVERAL HAVE NARROW ESCAPE Loss Wm Total Approximately $4,000 $5,250 Insurance Carried—Will Reopen Business. Caused by an explosion of the coffee urn in the restaurant, fire Saturday afternoon did about $4,000 damage at the Dalton Hotel, a two-story frame building, Third street and Bel- trami. Martin Dunn, one of the waiters on duty, had been filling the tank of the urn with gasoline when the explosion came. So rapidly did the flames spread that the other waiter, who rushed for the telephone that he might turn in the alarm, had hardly sufficient time in which to turn in the report. His hair was slightly singed. Dunn’s left hand was considerably burned. Make Quick Response. The fire department made a quick responsi to the alarm and upon ar- riving at the hotel found the in- terior of the office and restaurant to be entirely in flames. The fire soon reached the stairway, spread to the second floor and then to the roof. By systematic efforts the firemen soon ex- tinguished the restaurant fire, but not until it had been entirely gutted. No damage was done to the kitchen, the room adjoining. Was Hard to Fight. The firemen by brilliant work con- fined the flames to the roof, the fire being kept in the rafters, between the ceiling and tin roof. With several streams of water pouring their flow upon the fire, the firemen devoted their efforts to tearing up the tin roofing. Rooms of the second floor were badly damaged by the water, but several in the front of the build- ing were not touched by the flames. Much credit is due the fire depart- ment and its quick work undubotedly saved the entire building from the flames. John Dalton, owner of the hotel, forwarded a $25 check to the secretary of the fire department this morning Girl Slides Down Chute. Trapped from exit by way of the stairway, Miss Hilda Anderson, cham- bermaid, was unable to leave the sec- ond floor of the building and an ice- chute was placed at the window and on this she slid to safety. Eight people employed at the hotel are temporarily thrown out of work. Covered by Insurance. The value of the building is es- timated at between $7,000 and $7,- 500, on which $4,500 insurance was carried. The furniture was covered by $750 insurance. Immediately following the visit of the insurance adjusters to Bemidjl, Mr. Dalton will arrange to reopen his restaurant and hotel. INDIANS FIGHT TO SAVE MURDERER FROM ARREST (Unitea Press) Cortez, Colo., Feb. 22.—On a storm- swept desert, sixty miles from a tele- graph station, a troop of government soldiers and a large number of In- dians are fighting near Bluff, Utah. The battle is caused by the attempt of the government to arrest, Senegat, wanted for murder. Two Indians and one white man have been killed so ‘far and six Indians have been taken prisoners. The forces of the Indians is being constantly increased. The whites from six surrounding towns have decided to form and re- inforce United States Marshal Ne- beker. The Indians have practically surrounded Bluff, from which the on- ly means of communication are by a hastily constructed telephone line. PLAY WALKER TONIGHT. Palace Basketball Five to Meet Fast i Cass County Team. An interesting game of basketball will be played at the Armory this evening when the Palace Meat Mar- ket five of Bemidji will -play the Walker city team. The teams are equally matched and the game should be fast. The Bemidji team will line up as follows: Forwards, Elletson and Riley; center, Tom Newton; guards, Ed Ripple and Red Crosby. Paul Howe, captain of the ‘“Big Be- midg” team, will referee the con- test. Oswego Takes Series. By a score of 24 to 7 the Oswego basketball team of New York Satur- day night defeated the Fond du Lac team of Wisconsin, at Duluth. The game was the third of a series, Oswe-