Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 15, 1915, Page 1

VOLUME 13, NO. 64. GERMAN VI "ES BRING HE. ", ‘s, %, % (United Press) Berlin, March 15.—A victory . magnitude by Von Hindenberg’s left wing over the Russian army near Augustowo has been emphasized by the German war department in dis- patches this afternoon. Fifty-four thousand prisoners were taken in en- counters in the vicinity of Przasnysz and Sanguinery. A series of strong Russian attacks in the vicinity of Przasnysz failed and the Slavs’ loss was heavy. The situation in the vie- inity of Vistula and elsewhere has| not changed. Fighting in the vicinity of Neuve- Chapelle, where the~British claim 1,000 Germans were lost, is not men- tioned in the dispatches. The Ger- mans successfully attacked the Brit- ish heights south of Ypres. British glnboats yesterday mobarded Ger- man positions at Eastende but no damage resulted. The French army has renewed its offensive in the Champagne district, but their attacks in the vicinity of Mesneil was repulsed by the Kaiser’s soldiers. Numerous engagements con- tinue in several places. Germans are Halted. Petrograd, March 15.—According to Russian war officials, the German advance upon Przasnysz from the north has been halted temporarily by the defeat of a German detachment from Mlawn. General Francois’ at- tempt to reinforce the Germans be- fore Prazsnysz has been checked and has made a not expected possible de- lay in the battle for the possession of Przasnysz. The invaders are north and west of the city in large force and are making defenses on the plains while the Russians are de- fending the town. There is a lull in the fighting in Poland. Important battles are developing in the Carpa- thians. The Germans, reinforced by Austrians, have resumed their at- tacks on Beligerod. MILDEST WINTER SINCE 1877 SAYS WINNIPEG PIONEER Winnipeg, March 15.—Hudson Bay company factors who have lived in northwestern Canada for over sixty years, said today that this winter is the nearest approach in point of mildness to that of 1876-77 when there was.very. Iittle snow and com- paratively -little frost, in fact it was almost like spring all winter. The rivers opened up in the second week of March and a steamer arrived in Winnipeg from Grand Forks on St. Patrick’s day, and ox trains made trips from St. Paul all winter with comfort. The ice is heavier this year than it was then and a break-up of the rivers is not looked for unmtil early in April. Warm rains, how- ever, might loosen the ice sooner. In western Manitoba and southern Sas- katchewan the snow has already dis- appeared and in the last named province the farmers are already on the land. MUNICIPAL “KICK BUREAU.” Cleveland, March 15.—Cleveland’s newest municipal innovation threat- ens to be a municipal telephone com- plaint bureau. The plan is before the city council with the support ot City Service Director Sidlo. If suc- cessful the “kick” bureau will con- sist of a director and assistants who will make it their business to ascer- tain why “Mrs. Smith tried to get Mrs. Jones for two hours when Mrs. Jones was at home at_all the time;” why ‘“the line was busy when it wasn’t;” why “the operator wouldn’t give Mr. Smith’s nickel back when he didn’t get his party” and the in- numerable other “whys” that occur every day. But the city will not make it a point to criticize the tele- phone company all of the time. The municipal director will probe “Mr. and Mrs. Subscriber,” too, and find out just who it is that was wrong, and, if so, why. GOLDSTEIN IN TROUBLE. Alleged to Have Passed Worthless Checks in Several Towns. A. Goldstein, who created such a stir at Fort Frances some time ago when he reported that he had been grossly mistreated while held in jail at the Canadian town, is getting into more trouble each day and not only is he wanted in Bemidji but in other cities. He was arrested 'at Interna- tional Falls last week, being brought to Bemidji. It is said that Goldstein _was wanted at Littlefork on a forgery charge and that he “jumped” a bond of $1,000 at Fort Frances. He is al- so wanted at Rainy River and Bau-' dette. Mrs. G. A. Bakkum of Fosston, who has been a guest at the home of he: son, Arnold Bakkum, and at the Louis Laurutzen home for the past several days, returned to her home Saturday afternoon. t R. H. Muncy went to Hines this morning on business. 117, 243,000; 123, AT AUGUSTOWO " LOSSES T0 RUSSIANS "ATE REDUCES INTEREST )8 C New ann All Fu- ture * State ; Iand Contracts— Provided in New Staute. COUNTY AUDITORS GIVEN NOTICE Easier conditions for the purchase of state lands are provided in a new statute amending ‘the previous law. Heretofore settlers who were able to pay for their lands within 10 years were required to pay interest at the rate of 5 per cent a year on the un- paid balance, but the new law allows the purchaser to pay up at any time within the 40-year period and the interest rate remains constant at 4 per cent at any stage. J. A. O. Preus, staté auditor, has sent a circular letter to the county auditors containging the following in- structions: “Four per cent becomes the rate of interest on all land contracts . “The annual interest, payable on June 1 of each year, may be paid any time during the year without penal- ty. Interest becomes delinquent if not paid within the interest year and penalty should be figured at the rate of 12 per cent per annym. “The unpaid principal may now be paid at any time within 40 years from sale at the annual rate of 4 per cent. The additional 1 per cent interest charge hereofore collected when the principal had been paid within ten years from sale is elimin- ated. “If a person wishes to pay up on his land he may do so at any time by paying the principal and the in- terest figured from June 1 to date of payment.” Where 1914 interest is paid during March, April or May, 1915, penalty should be figured to March 1 only, but in case it is paid after June 1, figure to date of pay- ment. Figure penalty of 1913 and prior years to date of payment.” County auditors collect payments and interest on state lands. SMYRNA TO FALL SOON (United- Press) London, March 15.—That the fall of Smyrna will be brought about be- fore the end of the week, is predic- ted in an Athens dispatch. More war- the allies, attempts being renewed to seize Isthmus, above Bulair and cut lines of communication with Con- stantinople, which is now reported as being in a panicky condition. HOFMASTER GIVEN FREEDOM. Evidence Not Sufficient to Hold Him on Liquor Introduction Charge. Herman Hofmaster, of Turtle River, was arraigned before Judge H. A. Simons, United States commis- sioner, Saturday afternoon on a charge of introducing liquor into In- dian territory. He was accused of shipping two gallons of whisky from Omaha. The evidence showed that the liquor, shipped as grape wine, was consigned to Hofmaster, but did not prove that he ordered it. The charge against him was dismissed and he was discharged. Number 92 Still Leads. With 3,747,445 votes to her credit, contestant No. 92 leads in the Huff- man & O’Leary piano contest. The vote is as follows: 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, 327,698; 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, 3,747,445; 97, 188,830; 112, 172,685; 115, 169,965; 116, 22,000; 102,415; 125, 240,6757 130, 3,514,505; 131, 220,- 000; 133, 312,000; 134, 272,000; 136, 282,000; 138, 269,414; 150, 21,- 000; 156; 127,845, SCOOP AND WGRTH‘( POOR OF OUR. ships have been sent to the aid of| {will be no THE CUB REPORTER Must Await Mhon of Federal Court on Liquor lntroduohon Charge. John Gnrrlty, William Dnrvlnen and Frank Anschoe, 'who were bound over to the Federal court on charges of introducing intoxicating liquor in- to Indian territory, by Judge Simons, United States commissioner, were ta- ken to Duluth today by Frank Tufts, deputy United States marshal, and Andrew Johnson, sheriff of Beltrami county. They will be held in the St. Louis_county jail pending action of the Federal grand jury. 2 LAST GAMES OF SEASON “Big Bemidg” and Two Harbors Bas- ketball Quints to Play for Cham- pionship of Northern Minnesota. FAST CONTESTS ARE CERTAIN With both teams claiming the championship of Northern Minne- sota, the “Big Bemidg” and Two Har- bors basketball quints will meet at the Armury this evening in the first of a series of three games. The Two Harbors team is one of the best basketball aggregations in the state and recently took a series from the Duluth Rotary club. As the games will be the last to be played by “Big Bemidg” this sea- son it is expected that considerable interest' will be taken. are expected to be hard fought. Bemidji’s lineup will include the following players: Berrigan, Peck, Brandon, Bestul, Jacobson, Miller and Captain Howe. Rem Bell will do the officiating. TWO SERVICES YESTERDAY Ewmg’elist Chapman Addresses Large Audiences at Baptist Church. Two meetings were conducted by Evangelist Chapman at the Baptist church yesterday, capacity audiences being in attendence at both. The chorus of 25 singers with Mesdames I. D. Alvord and Henry Miller at the piano, accompanied by the orchestra under the direction of Walter Chap- man, gave a song service which was much: enjoyed. “Evangelist Chapman spoke in the morning on “Walking with Christ.” Last night the church was packed to its utmost and the service was one of the most. impressive ever held here. The Evangelist’s subject was ““Christi- anity en Trial” and he handled it in such a way that the large audience was held in closest attention. There service tonight. Mr. Chapman will conduct a Bible study each afternoon at the church at 3 o’clock to which everyone is invited. Service each evening at 8 o’clock. TO LAUNCH NEW BATTLESHIP. Newport News, Va., March 15.— the United States navy’s newest and most powerful fighting machine, will be launched here tomorrow. Examinations are Held. Examinations for forest patrolmen were held here Saturday, Lafe John- son, district ranger, being in charge. Eleven took the examination, Be- midji, Funkley, St. Paul, Shevlin and Oakly being represented.” William Tibbitts and Fred Cutter of Bemidji took the examinations. Everts Buys Machine. W. M. Everts, civil engineer, has purchased a new 1915 model Ford automobile from the C. W. Jewett automobile company. Miss Evangeline Schmitz enter- tained Misses Ellen Neumann, Lottie French and Florence Gratton at six o’clock dinner Saturday evening, the occasion being her sixteenth birth- day. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Miller and fam- ily of Royalton, Minnesota, arrived in Bemidji Saturday and will make their home here. Mrs. Miller is a niece of Mrs. R. H. Muncy. A. A. Wright of §t. Cloud is a Be- midji visitor today. Mr. in the Bemidji public schools. NOU FOLKS GOT A BUNDLE QF OLD CLOTHES READY FOR THE NEEDY, Defective Page The contests | Johnson (C).. Defeats Royalton by o) Securing Eleventh | for Carleton w§nemy MAY LAND STATE cxumonsm Bemidji’s high school basketball team, champions of the sixth con- gressional district, add&d another vic- tory to its splendid reord Saturday night when the Royd*on quint was defeated by a score q 59 to“12. The visitors held Mmmjl to a score of 17.to 8 during the first half but the locals by sensational team work and clever basket shooting re- corded 40 points during the last half. The Royalton boys Were-completely outplayed and they found it impos- sible to break up the: : plays uf Be- midji. Johnson, Tanner an\i Balley were the chief point-getters for Bemidji and with Cameron and/Fred Graham played fine basketball. : Warfield and George Graham, who yere in the game during the last|few.minutes, more than held their qwn. The Bemidji team will leave ‘Wednesday night for Northfield and will participate in' theéstate tourna- ment which will be held at Carleton college. The local quiqt is picked as the probable winner o‘t the state championship. ;' The Saturday game: Bemidji-59 } Royalton-12 . Schwartz ‘anner ..... . Connor Cameron and Warfield . Bailey. . . P Graham anz] = G. Graham ....G.......... Burke Summary: Field baskets, Connor 2, Burke 1, Tanner 10, Johnson 6, Bailey 5, Fred Graham 2, Warfield 3, George Graham 1. Fouls thrown, Tanner 2, Johnson 3, H. Schwartz 6. Referee, McGonagle; umpire, Stan- -+ . Englert FG . Schwartz. The giant dreadnaught Pennsylvania, | * ton; scorer, Rem Bell; timekeeper, Jacobson. (QUAYLE LECTURE ENJOYED Bishop William A. Quayle was greeted by a large and appreciative audience when he delivered his lec- ture, “Four Factors of Destiny,” at the Methodist church; = The bishop, | AMERICAN PRODUCTS : 10 SPANISH MAIN ki?iii*tf!***iiii Amu,s HERE TOHXGH’! * XK KR KK KK Yankee Stéamers Loaded With Made | ‘in U. 8. A. Goods Leave for Ar- gentine and Brazil, FIND MARKET FOR PRODUCTS Sonth American Dealers Send Mater- ial to United States—Immediate’ " - Results are Felt.’ By CARLTON TEN EYCK. New York, March 15.—Down at the wharves these days there are Yan- kee steamers, flying the stars and stripes, loading with Made in U. 8. A. products, bound for the Spanish Main. The trade routes that Drake>and his crew of freebooting heroes orig- inated in their task of plundering Spanish cities of South America are followe? by more American ships than Turopean now, where, a few months ago it was the Union Jack or Nor- wegian, or German flag that flew from the mastheads of the ships in the tropics. Big business, the kind that deals in millions, no longer needs urging to seize its opportunity, and the little fellows, who deal in thousands in- stead- of millions, are following the leaders. A dozen or more ships are elenrlng every week for Argentine and Brazil and - for ports onthe west coast of South America, via the canal. Are Coming Back.- And South American goods are coming back in American bottoms. A week or so ago Manuel A. Molina, consul general of the Argentine Re- public in New York, issued an offi- cial statement in which he pleaded for closer trade relations between the United States and Argentine. “We have products you want, as well as market for your products,” he said. “The United States is in- terested in- capturing our markets by selling its products to us, but does not reciprocate in purchasing our goods to a similar degree. Argentine woel and hides are bought in the London markets by American im- porters. Why not. import them di- who is ansauthor of Acke,us-well.as-|Tect to America and save.the middle- a lecturer, is known -from coast to eoast as a lecturer, being very dram- atic in his delivery and is sometimes called the “actor-preacher.” His lec- ture Saturday night was replete with facts, common sense and humor and he held his audience from the first sentence to the last. He came here under the auspices of the *Epworth leagiie and the proceeds, which amounted to $63, will go to wipe out the Epworth league pledge to the building fund. KKK EK KK KKK KK KR * HIGH SCHOOL BOYS NEED * AID IN FINANCING TRIP TO = * * CARLETON TOURNAMENT * KKK KKK KKK KKK KK KK Are you a booster? We have lots of them in Bemidji. In fact, all of our citizens are boosters. Here’s a chance to do a little good boosting, whereby Bemidji can se- cure some splendid advertising. Send the high school championship bas- ketball team to Carleton college. There are many who would like to help the boys and they need the money and are deserving of it. There is still needed about $75, with the best kind of prospects for raising it. Some have given $5, some $3, some $2 and others ' are willing to give smaller amounts. Any- thing from 25 cents'up will be most acceptable. Three lists have been started. One at Netzer’s, one at Barker’s and the other at the Pioneer office. Step in- to one of these places and give the amount you wish. to. The - high school boys are timid about soliciting and should not be blamed for refus- ing to do so. They do not-have to. Everybody is going to help. Do it NOwW. + Letting is Postponed. Bids were opened this morning for ,culverts on Judicial Ditch No. 24, for ten days. Wright's located near Williams. All bids were. i have had with daughter, Miss Florence, is a teacher rejected and the letting postponed lBoston business men ha ititude of our classrooms. man’s profit?” Yankee millionaires saw-the chance and there are 'a few ships now en- route from Buenos Aires with Argen- tine products which will bé sold in the open market here. The Argentine consul's plea was followed a few days later in an an- nouncement from Peru. The gov- ernment there decided to import flour from the United States and sell it at cost price in order to reduce the cost of bread -there. Immediate Results. These announcements had immedi- ate results, and, as a sequel, a chain of government-encouraged schools for the training of foreign commerce experts may soon be realized. Prof. C. L. Swiggett of the University of Tennessee, who is a member of the committee on’ commercial preparation of Foreign trade of the National Foreign Trade Council announced that important links in this chain of schools would be Columbia University in New York, University of Chicago, Tulane University, Harvard Univer- sty of Cincinnati and Charleston col- lege. ““A careful study of the educational systems,” said Porf. Swiggett, “has led me to question whether we will ever be able to establish within our ordinary schools and colleges as or- ganized and directed adequate courses for this specific _training. You see, this implies rather.an inter- national viewpoint, something quite distant from the usual temper or at- Govern- ment aid is necessary.” The big interests of the country are behind Professor Swiggett’s plan. They ‘desire to see the American trad- ing stations in the tropics, the orient and the South Seas, where the British and German interests collided be- fore the war. New England is taking up the South American opportunity with in- creased zest as result of. conferences (Continued on last page). Scoop s Middle Name Is Chanty ke | MISS DOLLIE M'DONNELL. Reader and Pianist With Princeton Players Who Come to Bemidji as Redpath Entertainment. ISLASTNUMBER OF COURSE Dollie McDonnell and Princeton Play- ers to Appear Here This Evening Under Auspices of Study Club. IS’ POPULAR LYCEUM COMPANY One of the most popular companies of the Redpath Lyceum bureau, The Princeton Players and Dollie McDon- nell, will appear at tne auditorium of the Methodist: church this eve- ning as the closing number of the course which has been given in Be- midji during the winter under the auspices of the Woman’s Study club.’ Miss Dollie McDonnell, reader and pianist, has been prominent in lyceum work since she was a young girl. She is a charming and versatile reader. Miss Lela Lowe, violinist, and Miss Adele Lawson, flutist and vocalist, are artists of fine talents and accomplish- my nfi Howarrl §nuson, ‘cellist, is . eXpere o “instrument. -It-is-expected that" the -entertain- ment will be largely attended as it will be the closing number of the series. The Study club recently con- tracted for a similar course to be pre- sented here next winter. BOND ISSUE COMMITTEE - TO REPORT TONIGHT Much interest is being taken in the report which is to be filed by the Bond Issue committee with the coun- cil‘at the meeting of this evening. The committee members have not an- nounced what the amount recom< mended will total. It is believed that a special election will be held as soon as possible. ing three readings, is necessary be- fore the matter may be placed before the voters. TO. RECEIVE DIPLOMAS. Rural Students Who Pass Tests Will Be Rewarded, Says Stewart. ‘W.” B. Stewart, county superin- ent of schools, is sending state-exam- ination questions to the various eighth grade rural schools of the county. Examinations will be held March 25 and 26 on six subjects, spelling, composition, history, geog- raphy, grammar and arithmetic. Ar- rangements have been made whereby | all students who-pass the examina- tions will be presented with a di- ploma. St. Panl Man Dies Here. Arthur Fitzgibbon, 24, died at a local hospital Saturday afternoon, a victim of meningitis. Fitzgibbon, who is a civil engineer, reached Be- ‘midji several weeks ago, becoming ill soon after his arrival here. His mether and brother, of St. Paul, ac- companied the body to St. Paul Sat- By ”HOP" LANDSALE T0 BRING | MANY PURCIMSERS Expeoted That Bevenl Hundred Per- sons Interested in Beltnmi Colmty Property Will lhd on May 10, INFORMATION WANTED BY MANY County Auditor Geoxge Prepares -] l'gt- ter of Information—Suggests - That Lists Be Seoured. That interest in the sale of delin- quent ditch interest government:land in Beltrami county, which is to be held at the court house on May 10, will equal that of last year is indi- cated in the hundreds of letters re- ceived by James L. George, county au- ditor, asking for information. As last year, Auditor George will have charge of the sale and to assist in providing information for those.in- terested he has issued a letter which in part says: “When a petition for a ditch is pre- sented to the court, a day is set for the first hearing,at which time if no protests are made by the parties in- terested, an engineer is appointed by the court, also a board of viewers. Estimated Cost. “The engineer makes a survey and estimated cost of the ditch, - after which the board of viewers goes over the ground and estimates the amount of benefits or damages, according to their views and judgment. Both en- gineer and viewers make their report to the court, which then sets a day for the final hearing. All parties interested are notified by publicaticn and mail when addresses are known. Should no protest -or objection be made the order establishing the ditch is made by the judge presiding. “The county auditor then publish- es the notices for bids-for construec- tion. As soon as the job is let, the auditor prepares a lien against all lands benefited by the ditch on a basis of the viewers report as eom- pared with the actual cost of the ditch. This lien is filed in the reg- ister of deeds office and becomes a prior claim against the lands. - The. liens are payable in fifteen annu:‘f\ | installments, beginning five years af- ter ‘the ifen is filed: = The:interest on" the total sunpaid balance i3 payable \WidisRn each year, and is placéd on the tax - lists with other taxes. Becomes Delinquent. “If not paid before January first on the following year, the interest becomes delinquent the same as other taxes, and on the second Monday of the May following, the land is sold for the delinquent interest. “The commissioner of the General Land office has-ruled, however, that any excess over and above “the delin- quent interest on the total drainage assessment” for which the land has been sold, must be paid to the land office before the patent shall be is- sued. “Acting under this ruling, -the it § icounty auditor has by order of the An_ ordinance, requir- purchasers at the sale of 1914 remit- ted to the land offices the total ex- céss received at the sale, in order to enable them to secure their patents. This has been done under protest, however, and he still has hopes of obtaining a reversal of the ruling, in which case the money will be refund- ed to the county, to be applied to the liens on the lands affected. Same as Last Year. “The sale this year will be conduc- ted on the same lines as: last, but with the understanding that all ex- cess over and above the amount of delinquent tax for which the land is sold, will be at once remitted to the land office under protest, thus facilitating the matter of obtaining patent, and leaving it open for re- fundment should the ruling of the land department be reversed. “Not.all of the lands in this list are open for homestead entry. But the auditor has no means of knowing which are open. Purchasers should provide themselves with the delin- quent list, and then procure plats of the various townships from the land office showing the vacant lands. These plats can be obtained from the land offices for one.dollar per township. By comparing the plat and the list, = {it will be an easy matter to find which ' lands a prospective xnn'chmr wishes to bid on. Correct Descriptions. * “‘Purchasers must be careful to bid on the right descriptions as no chan- ges will be made after the dourlp- tion has been passed. o affidavit or power of -mmley is necessary or will be required by this office from purchasers. But the land offices will require them When | purchaser has the requirements neces- sary for homesteading, it would be useless for him t.o purehm a certl-