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

-y VOLUME 13, NO. 61. BEMIDII, mnma, mnsnn@v;ghme, MARCH 11, u'mi. EF MINN HISTORICAL ENGLAND TO MAKE OWNWAR SUPPLIES| Bill Being Rushed Through Parlia- ment Giving Government Owner- ship to All Munition Factories. SHOWS POOR LABOR CONDITIONS Strikes Ordered to Enforce High Wage Policy—Is Drastic, Says Bonar Law. By J. W. T. MASON. New York, March 17.—Further in- dication of unsatisfactory labor con- ditions in England is contained in the bill which is being rushed through parliament, empowering the govern- ment to take over all industries of the country capable of being used o produce war supplies. This step practically puts the work- ers under martial law, without defi- nitely pronouncing the formula for military rule. It has undoubtedly been made necessary because of the refusal of English workingmen to subordinate their class interests to the nation‘s wartime requirements. British labor is adopting the attitude that, since capitalists can get war contracts at abnormally high prices, workingmen should have a share of the good fortune. The workers are particularly insistent because of the increased cost of living since the war began. High Wage Policy. The strikes that have been ordered to enforce the high wage policy have curtailed the output of war supplies. But this is not the only cause of mu- nition shortages. It is customary among large numbers of British skill- ed workers to accept employment for | only enough day’s pay to insure mod- erate comforts. They have little de- sire to increase their standard of liv- ing by working harder. In some cases, full-time employment for four or five days will provide workingmen with sufficient shillings for their week’s wants. When this happens, they quit work for the other days of the week. It is to prevent British voluntary idleness as well as to take compul- sory means for ending strikes that the government has asked for social- | istic powers. Have-no-Machinery. Should workingmen be no more amendable to public control than they | have to private regulations, the gov- ernment will be in a quandary. There is no machinery’ in the British civil administrative system for compelling men to work: and military rule, even under formal martial law, always makes possible among Englishmen an uprising to protect English liberties. The socialistic inclinations, how- ever, of the British working classes may come to the government’s assist- ance. How socialism will work in actual practice has always been| strong debating ground in England. Now comes an opportunity to determ- ine whether: government and labor, operating together, are more efficient and more satisfactory than capital and labor. Momentous consequencas EVANGELIST CHAPMAN i Whose Evangehmc Campaign at the Baptist Church is Being Attended by Large Audiences. ;REDPATH NUMBER MONDAY ¢ | Closing Attraction of Study Club Ly- ceum Series to Be Dollie McDon- nell and Princeton Players. COURSE RENEWED FOR 1915-16 On next Monday evening the clos- ing number of the Redpath Lyceum bureau course, which has been con- ducted in Bemidji during the winter under the auspices of the Woman’s Study club, will be presented, the at- traction being Dollie McDonnell and the Princeton Players. The entertainment given by this company covers a wide range and is a pleasing mixture of literary and musical gems ‘that are sure to strike a responsive chord in the hearts of the people. Miss McDonnell, leader of the com- pany, is a reader of marked ability. She has a strong clear voice and ap- pears with such ease and grace that she wins friends immediately. Her repertoire is unlimited. Whether she reads.a gay, -heavy or light number, she seems equally at home. ~She is capable of putting on a whole eve- ning’s entertainment alone. Howard Hanson, the ’cellist with the Princeton Players, is a finished performer on that delightful instru- ment. He has played before most |eritical audiences and always with great success. Miss Adele 1. Lawson, the flutist and vocalist of this company, travel- ed for three years with one of Chi- cago’s well known women’s orches- tras. She has been active in music since she was five years of age. Her voice is one of much sweetness and has been given a thorough training. Miss Lela Lowe, the violinist of this company, is a southern young woman jwho is an enthusiastic performer and iplays with great refinment and dis- to British industrial life may hang1 on the outcome. This is the reason why Bonar Law, leader of the oppo-' sition in the house of commons, de- scribed the government’s enabling bill as probably the most drastic ever Iaid betore parliament. SAYS WHEAT WILL DROP TO 50 CENTS A BUSHEL Wichita Falls, Texas, Mar. 11.— Frank Kell onc of the largest grain dealers in Texas, made the interest-' ing statement that he would not be surprised to see wheat selling for as low as fifty cents per bushel by this time next year, “The price of wheat will depend .leo"el!lel‘ on the progress of the’ war,” he said. uation is the Dardenelles. If the waterway outlet is opened up it will enable Russia - to- flood the markets of the world with-a surplus of 300,- 000.000 bushels of wheat that are nnw bottled up in that country. is only about two million acres be-' low what it was last year. crease of acreage in France and Ger- | many is not as great as one might naturally expect. With another big crop of the grain in Russiia and a fair yield in France and Germany, to- gether with a big crop in the United States, the price will fall tremendous- ly if peace is declared before the next crop is harvested. The wheat acreage in Texas at this time is about 500,000 more than last year, and if a normal yield is obtained the State’s crop this year should be about 25,000,000 bushels.” STATE WIDE PROHIBITION ; BILL IS SPECIAL ORDER (Unitea Pross} St. Paul, March 11.—The state wide prohibition bill, as a special or- der, was taken up.in the state senate this afterngon at 2 o’clock. It is believed that it. will receive 25 votes of the 34 needed. “The key, to-the sit-! tinction. The ensemble numbers are harmo- nious and artistic, presenting great variety and giving evidence of much skill. Each artist is also a fine ; SO] t. This is a company equipped (to render an evening program that will afford a great pleasure to all ly- jceum patrons and there should be 2 full house to greet them when they come to give their entertainment. As announced several weeks ago, another Redpath course will be given in Bemidji during the winter of 1915-16, so successful have they been _during the past two years. Is Found Not Guilty. | Mere gossip was responsible for a ,case which was tried in municipal court yesterday. Charged with as- saulting Mrs. Amelis Steinbach, Mrs. Jehn Douteher was the defendant in the case, tried before Judge Crowell and a jury of six. .ant. City Attorney Russell and C. The de- W. Scrutchin were the lawyers in the case. Moo/ any nein® 1rv 3 want ad. SCOO KEEP ME BOSY- KKK KKK KKK KKK KKK XKx¥ ii*iiifiliiii 310 ENFORCE AUTO LAWS|BEMIDII TO.BEHUB === *cs s Machine Drivers Must Abide by Rules Effective Last Year. SPEED LIMIT ON NYMORE ROAD Mild weather of the last few days has caused many Bemidji auto own- ers to take their machines from stor- ages and place them in service and as a consequence George Lane, chief of police, has found it necessary to announce that the same drivers’ rules effective in 1914 will be enforced this year. “There-are a large number of au- tomobiles on the business distriet streets each day,” said the chief, “and T think we had better announce right from the start that the law will be |entorced the same as last year and that violators will be dealt with in the same way. “Drivers should remember that they will be expected to keep to the right side of the road at all times, to turn square corners and to shut off their engines when the car is left without attention. Another matter which will be more rigidly enforced than last year will be the lights. Ev- ery car must have front and rear lights after dark and the patrolmen have been instructed to arrest every car owner who neglects to have them.” 5 Chief Lane said that the Nymore pavement will be watched and that automobiles must not exceed a speed limit of 15 miles when traveling it. “We have had but few automobile accidents and all drivers should aim to assist in preventing injuries,” said the chief. From now on the auto laws will be enforced. BRITISH DIRECTED 70 SILENCE FORT NAMIZIEH (United Press) London, March 11.—Under orders to silence the batteries at any cost, four British ships are pumping shells The trouble orig- | will reside. inated when a friend of one was al- | ,leged to have connected the name of The' a friend of the other’s in gossip. The wheat acreage in. Russia this season \Jury decided in favor of the defend- at the Turkish fort, Namizieh, at the entrance of the Dardanelles narrows. The firing is not heard at Smyrna, but it is believed that British Rear Admiral Pierce has permitted a ces- Chief of Police Lane Announces That | FOR 0UTING RESORTS Plan Suggested to lnh 'fln City Center for n’orthem Minnesota Summer Visitors. COOERAN HOTEL SEEMS CE‘R‘IAIN Committee Has Subscriptions Cover- ing $7,000 of $10,00 Needed— Have Until Apri] First. If arrangements which are now un- der way can be per will this year be made‘the “hub” of all of Northern Minnesota’s summer resorts, and from indieations it seems that the plan will prove sucéessful. With the erection of the $10,000 Cochran hotel at Birchmont Beach, which now seems a certainty; the es- tablishment of a large number of cot- tages and a dining roont at Wa-Ville; the resorts at Bass Lake and Kabe- kona Lake; the populdr hotel at ‘White City, Walker, owned by Sena- tor P. H. McGarry; the Douglas Lodge at Itasca state park;- Star Isl- and hotel, Cass Lake; Summit hotel, Buena Vista, and other similar places which are now favored by many out- ers, included in the series, the plan is to establish a relation between them which will entitle outers stay- ing at one to secure accommodations at another without extra cost, except in traveling, by use of coupons. Much Interest Shown. Already much interest is being shown by the various managements and with the strength- of such a co- operative movement -a vast number of summer outers and fourists should be brought here during the coming summer. The success of the, Cochran hotel plan now seems certain. °*The. com- mittee which has been in charge of subscriptions reports that notes to the amount of $7,000 have been sold, the last $1,000 being taken in denomina- tions of $250 by the Red Lake Town- site & Mercantile company, J. J. Trask, T. J. Burke and O’Leary-Bow- ser. The amount needed for the er- ection of the hotel, $10,000, must be ready for use by April 1. The Summer Hotel . Thermometer. sation of cannonading to allow non- ; gcombatants to make tHeir esecaps WOULD DIVERT TOURISTS THROUGH WEST’S GREAT PARKS Berkeley, Cal. Mar. 11.—Plans for the diverting of $400,000,000 to $500,000,000 annually through the scenic areas of the west were ex- pected to be discussed during the three day convention of the super- intendents of all national parks which opened at the University of California today. The government is anxious to at- tract European travel to the national parks, if possible, and the discussion of scenic experts will be a long step towards solving this problem, it is expected. Benj. Ida Wheeler, presi- dent of the University, delivered th2 address of welcome and Asst. Secre- tary of the Interior Stephen Mather responded. A number of scenic ex- perts are scheduled to deliver ad- dresses. It is proposed to let the tourists know three things? What it costs to go from their homes to any nation- al park, how to get there and what they will see. Two Prove Up. Two final proofs were made before Fred Rhoda, clerk of court, one being made out to Homer L. Beal, on 150 acres in town 156-30, and the other to Ole Victor Einerson on 160 acres in Shotley. Mr. and Mrs. George Cochran, jr., who recently returned from their honeymoon trip spent at Duluth and the twin cities, arrived in Bemidji this afternoon from Bena, where they They will visit here sev- eral days. COLLEGE EXTENSION. THE CUB REPORTER ESE LETTERS TOTH' MEDICAL EDITOR SURE. which began last night. 1S ONE READS-T. AM ALL BROKEN OUT WITH RED DoTs- WHAT DOES SMALLPOX Y KK KKK KKK KKK KKK * LATE TOWN AND VILLAGE * * ELECTION RETURNS ¥ KKK KKK KRR KK KK Town of Frohn. Supervisor—Gust Berg, 3 years. Clerk—Nels Willet. Treasurer—S. K. Braten. Assessor—J. O. Ungstad. Justice of Peace—G. G. Moi. Constable—L. F. Bjella. Town of Maple Ridge. Supervisor-—William McClellan. Town Clerk—William Carlson. Treasurer—William J. Tisdell. Assessor—G. R. Mackey. Justice—A. E. Fuller. Constable—Andy H. Olson. _ Students to Entertain. Tomorrow afternon the mothers of students of the second grades will meet at the)Central school where a program will be held and refresh- | ments served. The purpose of the Madison, Wis. Mar. 11.—Delegates of the students. from colleges -throughout the United ! States were here to attend the nation-, al conference on extension education,- meeting will be to create an interest among the parents in the school work Julia Marlowe,. the actress, has been - converted to the .suffrage cause. A Fine Bowl 0f Noodle Soup HELLD- SEND A FUMIGATING— TEAM AT LITTLE FALLS — Bemidji’s high school basketball team. will meet the Little Falls’quint in that city this evening in a game ‘which will' decide the championship of the sixth congressional district. With a record of nine brilliant victor- ies, the Bemidji boys will enter the game determined to win, and al- though playing on a small and strange floor fans here expect that Little Falls will be downed. If Little Falls wins a return game will” be played here Saturday night, while if Bemidji is the victor Royalton will fill that date. Plans have been made to re- ceive the returns of the game at the Markham and Netzer's drug store and the score will be announced dur- ing the “Big Bemidg”-St. Cloud con- test. ST. CLOUD HERE TONIGHT “Big Bemidg” to Clash With Quint Which Captured Early Season Series on Armory Floor. INTERESTING GAME IS ASSURED ‘With St. Cloud as its opponent, two interesting games of basketball will be played by “Big Bemidg” tonight and tomorrow evening. Early in the season St. Cloud took two of a three-game series from the Bemidji boys and return confident of at least one more victory. In order to bring St. Cloud here Manager Jacobson was required to post a heavy guarantee and provide traveling expenses, and "because of {this the admission charge tonight will be 35 cents instead of 25 cents as dur- ing the previous series. Bemidji will endeavor to take both contests from the visitors and fans are assured of good games. St. Cloud is the only Minnesota team, with the exception of the Chaska quint, to win a series from Bemidji during the past two seasonms. i GERMANS ARE BALKED IN WARSAW ATTEMPTS (United Press) Petrograd, March 11.—Balked in their attempts against Warsaw by etrograd rallway, the Germans have renewed their efforts against that city by north and north- east, say dispatches from the Polish capitol this afternoon. Sixty miles to the north Marshal Von Hinden- berg is massing his army between Mlawa and the Oriso river over a battle front extending forty miles. Five German army corps are forming behind Przasynsz, a man for every foot of ground, and a Russian army of nearly the same size is maneuver- ing to meet the enemy. Paris, March 11.—The French have saved Warsaw, says the war department. By attacking the Kais- .|er’s soldiers in the Champagne reg- ion, the Germans have been forced to bring men from the vicinity of Warsaw, thus allowing the Russians to reform their broken armies. Von Hindenberg, in command of the Rus- sian campaign, has beel calling for reinforcements, but it is claimed that Berlin has denied him any help“ 1t is admitted by officials that French losses have been heavy, losing 45,000 men, but insist that proportionate successes have been achieved by them. DARVINEN IS BOUND OVER. Judgs Simons Finds Evidence Suffi- cient to Hold Him on Liquor Charge William Darvinen, who last week was arrested at Deer River by officers of the Indian department on a charge of introducing intoxicating liquor in- to Indian territory was arraigned be- fore Judge H. A. Simons, iStates commissioner, yesterday after- noon. He waived examination and iwas bound over to the Federal grand jury of the Duluth district. In de- fault of $1,500 bond he was taken to Duluth and will be held in the St. Louis county jail until the term con- venes. United | mittee to I.nvelhglu Fuuluhty of Securing Booim Meet Attraction FARMERS WANTED AT SESSIONS Seeting aside one day each month for farmers, appointing a committee to investigate the feasibility of bring- ing the state crop show to Bemidji, voting the continuance and support of the rest rocm and discussing a dozen otnher problems, the Bemidji Merchants’ ‘association ' conducted a most successful meeting Tuesday af- ternoon. The first farmers’ day wilk be held Tuesday afternoon, March 23, and ev- ery president of every farmers’ club in this vicinity will be-urged to at- tend. The meeting will be given over to them entirely and no-association business is to be conducted. An invitation has been extended to the secretary of the state crop show to hold its meeting in Bemidji next December when the Northern Minne- sota Development association meets in this city. of B. M. Gile, F. S. Lycan and H. E. Reynolds was appointed to investi- ‘ gate the proposition and look into u:e matter of securing suitable prizes, ete. The association voted to support the rest room, now being maintained by them, for another year and those | subscribing were urged to make their donations semi-annually so that the work of collection now being done by the Woman’s Study club will be less annoying. R. E.:Fisher appeared before the meeting and urged the purchase of ; round-trip tickets by citizens who make trips to points out of the city with the expectation of returning within thirty days. He emphasized the fact that spending your money in Bemidji was a boost for Bemidji, whether it be for groceries, clothing| or railroad fares. W. Z. Robinson was assigned the topie, “Will eliminating the retailer kill the ‘town2!:for. discussion at the inext regular meeting. .. Forest Hal- gren, of --the ~ Gamble-Robinson-Be- midji company, will talk on the sub- ject, “Is the jobber essential to the retail merchant?” at the meeting of March 30. CHAPMAN AROUSES INTEREST. Evangelist Attracting Large Audi- ences to Baptist Church Meetings. Speaking clearly regarding errors of which many churches and, church members are guilty, K. Chapman, the evangelist, who is conducting a three week’s campaign at the Baptist church, last night gave as the only remedy a thoroughly consecrated life. He said: - “There are always ‘kickers’ and ‘knockers’ in every church community who are always ready to find fault with Christian workers and with the preacher, no matter how hard he tries to work for the salvation of the soul of man Don’t be a kicker or a knocker; be a booster. There too, is a vast differ- ence between the professor of Chris- tianity who does not possess Christi- anity and the real professer of Chris- Merchants’ Aiwcutmn ‘Names Com: |’ A committee consisting | {Dayton from Guantanemo to i York to aid authorities in maintain- WILSON ORDERS INVESTIGATION OF SINKING OF U. S: BOAT WILLIAM FRYE T0 BRING Ckfll’ SIIOW HERE | Betieved That Weakened Conditios of Eitel Frederich Caused Intern in New York Harbor. NEUTRALITY TO BE ENFORCED Three British Battleships Await German Cruiser—Must - Leave When Repaired. (United Fress) Washington, March 11.—President Wilson, with Secretary of State Bryan co-operating, this morning ordered that a complete and search- ing investigation of all the facts con- :| cerning the sinking of the American ship, William Frye by the German cruiser, Prinz Eitel Frederich, which is now docked at Newport News, be made, It is believed that the intern of the cruiser was forced because of. its weakened condition. Three Brit- ish battleships are known to be in waiting outside the harbor. for the Frederich when she leaves. The cruiser will be allowed to remain in dock until repairs are made which will make the ship seaworthy and then she must either leave or intern, say United States officials. Destroyers to New York. Secretary Daniels this afternoon ordered destroyers McDougal and New ing neutrality. The vessels are un- der the command of Admiral Ushers. The president this afternoon can-:' celed all engagements for the next three weeks and will assume person- al charge of the international situa- tion. No callers will be received un- less directly in connection with the United States neutrality, this being due because of the sinking of the Frye. A demand will be made up- ton Germany to disavow act of the Frederich captain and it is believed that Germany will assume financial responsibility for loss of the ship, Although the sinking of a boat fiying the United States flag created & situa- tion unprecedented, it is not feared that war will be caused. Investigation is Made. Norfolk, -Va., March' 11.—Repre-- sentatives of the-state” depatrtment arrived here this mornhlg and.start--- ed an investigation of the sinking of the American vessel William Frye by the German auxiliary cruiser. Members of the Frye crew say the Frederich accosted her in south At- lantic waters, ordered her to show the cargo, and upon finding grain consigned on order, considered .us contraband, ordered that it be un- loaded. That took too much time and in fear of the approach of a hos- tile ship all hands were ordered off the Frye and she was sunk. SR GOVERNOR URGES PASSAGE: OF ECONOMY MEASURE (United Press) St. Paul, March 11.—Much sur- prise was caused in both houses of the state legislature this afternoon when a special message was received from Governor Hammond urging the passage of the economy and efficien- ¢y bill which comes up on special anity. No matter what the profession may be, the fruits of their profes- sion will count for naught without thev possess the true spirit of Christ.” Tonight Mr. Chapman will speak on the subject, “The Doubting Thomas."” Everyone is cordially invited to at- tend the services. . The evening ser- vice commences at 8 o’clock. Mr. Chapman will conduct bible study at the church, 3 o’clock each afternoon this week except Saturday. Comes Here From Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Hicks ar- rived in the city today from Marion, Towa, and will make Bemidji their future home. They have taken up their residence at 100 Sixth street. Mr. Hicks comes recommended as an expert painter and decorator and ex- New York City has four fire inspectors. ‘women | -DOPUM DRUG-CO % ol CANDLE. R\GHT OVER TR T DI pects to contract work in paper hang- ing, house pninting and decorating at By "HOP' ( I')ofr ective Page orders next Monday. It was an- nounced a week ago that the gover- nor was much interested in the pas- sage of the bill. Bills were introduced today mak- ing it unlawful to operate freight trains more than half a mile lomg; raising passenger fares from two to two and a half cents per mile and. one making it necessary for livery- men to secure licenses. TO HAVE PARAMOUNT PICTURES Oy Brinkman Management Purchases Franchise for Feature Films. According to Fred Brinkman, man- ‘ager of the Brinkman Family theater, Bemidji moving picture goers will have the privilege of seeing the Para- mount productions four nights each week during the coming year. This play house secured a franchise for the coming year which will bring to this city Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday nights of each week, one of the Paramount pictures. THis includes the Famous Player pictures, the Jesse L. Lasky pictures and the Bosworth productions. The first of the pictures is to- be shown March 15 and 16. This will be Mary Pick- ‘|ford in theatrical life, “Behind the Scenes,” in five reels. Golden Wedding hnivm Mr. and Mrs. George:Cochran, Sr., left this morning for Greenwood, ‘Wisconsin, where they' will attend the golden wedding anniversary of Mrs. Cochran’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. _ Paul Rossman. ' They will return to Bemidji the latter.part of next week, stopping in St. P-ul and lhmn)oul, enroute, » NNESOT A