Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, April 8, 1915, Page 1

! VOLUME 13, NO. 85. FRANCE T0 PREPARE | FOR PEACE ARRIVAL Chamber of Deputies Form Plans— Deputy Brunet to Realize Dreams of Syndicatists. MUST RI 17,0[ MANY TOWNS Op = )l"fl/ Laboring Men to go% Placed on Basis Whereb, ,J’ Share in Profit From We. Will Be Tl & Paris, March 24.—(By mail to New York.)—*In times of war prepare for peace.” This is to be the slogan hereafter of a block in the French chamber of deputies headed by Deputy Frederick Brunet of the department of the Seine. Just as France possibly made a mistake in times of peace in not preparing more fully for war, so De- puty Brunet declares she will make ) even a greater mistake now that she has war if she fails to take advantage ' ot it for a thorough preparation for peace. With the certainty of a victorious peace only a question of time, Brunet - declares France will not only lose a portion of the advantage that will come with it, but will find herself utterly unable to cope with the gigan- tic problems which will then be pre- sented unless she begins immediately her preparations. Already Brunet has prepared a series of proposed laws to this end and these are to be introduced at once into the French‘ parliament. To Realize Dreams, While the bulk of these propased measures have to do largely with the mere material advantages and pre- parations of peace, Brunet has also made provisions in them for what may prove the beginning of the reali- zation in France of the dreams of syndicatists the world over—the es- tablishment of working men on a basis where they will share in the profits of their own labors. One of the first problems which Brunet declares France will face when the moment peace comes will be the rebuilding of the hundreds of cities, towns, villages, hamlets and huts that have been destroyed not only in the invaded districts of France but of Belgium as well. TIf (Continued op lasr pag . LEGISLATORS COMING Senators and Representatives to Visit Bemidji, Walker, Lake of Woods District and Range in June. ARE INVITED BY NORTHERNERS Bemidji is to entertain a party of state legislators and their wives dur- ing the early part of June. The guests will come in response to a cor- dial invitation which has been issued by senators and representatives from this section of the state for a trip to be made through the northern dis- triets. The trip will begin at Glengarry, where the party will be the guests on Senator P. H. McGarry and will wind up at Duluth, where it will be! 1 the guests of the city of Duluth. L % It is expected that the party will ( number about seventy-five with the proportion of senators slightly in ex- ! cess of the proportion of house mem- bers. The invitations have been issued by Senators P. H. McGarry of Walker, Leonard H. Nord of International Falls, D. P. O'Neill of Thief River Falls and N. S. Hegnes of Argyle and Representatives H. J. Miner of In- ternational Falls, Paul Marschalk, jr., of Warroad, Farley Dare of Walker and L. G. Pendergast of Bemidji. Entertainment along the route is to be furnished by the citizens of the communities visited, and the trip is to be a combination of pleasure and education, as the north will undoubt- . edly lay itself out to make the jour- H ney pleasant, and the guests will be almost entirely from distant parts of the state, to whom the trip will be a revelation of the extent, potentiali- ties and grandeur of Minnesota. The plan is to bring the party to Coleraine in time to take in part of v ‘the spring meeting of the Northern Minnesota Development association, and to wind up at Duluth, before leaving for home, with an entertain- ment there and a view of the new steel plant and other attractions of the Zenith City. Tentatively, the itinerary is as fol- lows: Leave St. Paul June 1; lunch and ride at Brainerd; two days at Glengarry, near Walker, for fishing and outing; one day at Bemidji; two . days in the Lake of the Woods coun- try; two days at International Falls; two days in the iron range country; one day at Coleraine and one or two days at Duluth. Born—To Mr. and Mrs. Ed Winter, yesterday afternoon, a son. Need any help? Try a want ad. NAVIGATION STARTS MAY .1 Capt. MacLachlan Announces Annual Prediction—New Schedule. | “Lake Bemidji will be clear of ice on the first day of May.” - This is, the ‘prediction of Captain W. B. Mac- Lachlan, and he is usually correct. The captain annually makes an ‘‘ice prediction” ‘and - seldom are’ his guesses very far from . right. Last year the ice left the lake April 26. “I will endeavor to provide excellent passenger accommodations on the the lake this summer,” is his an- jnouncement. . “Four daily trips will 'be made to, all points of the lake, the Leat leaving the dock at 9 in the morning, at 1. and-3 in the afternoon and at 7:30 in the.evening.” Stops will be made at Wa-Ville, Lavinia, Birchmont Beach' and other points -at the head of the lake and at Grand il"orks bay. The City of Bemidji will be used exclusively for passenger ser- |vice and the Yankee Doodle will be used for freight moving. 40 ENROLL FOR GARDENS Large Number of Students Sign Re- quest For Summer Plots—En- titled to Entire Product. CREDIT GIVEN ABOVE 6th GRADE Interest more keen than in former years has been aroused in the sum- mer gardens which are .provided students of the Bemidji schools at the school farm and according to an announcement made today by Bueford M. Gile, agriculturist, who is in charge of the work, forty have enrolled. ’ The following have signed requests for gardens: Tom Simons, Clara Miller, Cather- ine Bagley, Ruth Baumgardner, El- la Rudy, Pearl Phibbs, Lewis Brown, Earl Roe, Cornella McPherson, Clif- ford Smart, Alice Schussman, Pearl G. Johnson, Gordon Smith, Earl "7 (Continned on last page). TO ERECT WATER TOBOGGAN. Bathing Club Will Introduce Many Water Sports This Year. A private bathing beach is being planned by residents of the lake shore and indications are that .a wa- ter toboggan will be erected along the beach in the twelve hundred block on the Lake Boulevard. A large raft with spring diving plank has al- ready been constructed and members of the toboggan club expect to in- troduce water baseball and other wa- ter sports to attract people to the lake sports. Carl Johnson has been chosen president of the enterprise and those wishing to become mem- bers should get in touch with him, as contributing members only will be permitted to enjoy the privileges of the special water features. CARRANZA FORCESROUTE VILLA’S ARMY ATGELAYA (Unitea Press) ‘Washington, April 8.—Carranza’s agency this afternoon claimed that General Obregon has routed Villa’s army near Gelaya. Villa personally commanded his defeated forces. Ob- regon is pursuing the fleeing Villa- ists and it is claimed that the latter lost 2,000 in dead and wounded. FENTON BUYS PRINT SHOP. Enterprising Young Man Purchases Stevens Establishment. J. A. Fenton is now the owner of the Sevents Print Shop, a deal hav- ing been consummated whereby he has purchased the interests of E. f. Stevens. Archie, the name by which he is best known, has been a resident of Bemidji for sixteen years and was educated in the schools of this city. During the past three years he has been employed in the Stevens shop and is an experienced printer. He will retain the name of Stevens Print Shop and it will be his endeavor to operate a first class printery in every respect. He will do all kinds of job | iwork. REPORTER NETS PROVE FATAL FOR SUBMARINES |is “wet.” Credence Given to Report That Ger- ‘man Crafts are Being Captured or Destroyed by Traps. RUMOR IS GENERALLY ACCEPTED True Details Being Suppressed by British Authorities — Mystery is Not Explained. By J. W. T. MASON. New York, April 8.—There is every reason-to believe that reports of Ger- man submarines being caught in anti- submarine nets and either captured or destroyed are true. Rumors that the British admiralty had designed a protective netting device for rivers and harbors have been in circula- tion.since the first announcement of the German submarine blockade. These reports have lately become more persistent and are now gener- ally accepted in England as true. Announcements Refused. The most important confirmation of the rumors is the fact that, the British admiralty has lately refused to announce any particulars of the destruction of a German submarine. The form of the announcement is: “The admiralty has reason to be- lieve the German submarine has been lost.” Give No Details. The English newspapers print these bald statements without giving any details. Considering the immense interets taken in England in the de- struction of the enemy’s submarines, only pressing strategic reasons would cause the admiralty to withhold par- ticulars of how the German undersea losses are caused. B It is unquestionable that these de- tails are being suppressed in order to mystify the German government and to create among submarine crews a feeling of uncertainty. It doesn’t| necessarily follow from this that the mystery and uncertainty are being created by the anti-submarine nets, but such is the most probable deduc- tion. GUNCLUBTO MEET TONIGHT Trap shooting is certain to attract more attention from Bemidji sports- men this year than ever before and much interest is being taken in the annual meeting of the Bemidji Rod & Gun club which has been an- nounced by Tom Symeons, president, for this evening. The meeting will be called to order at 8 o’clock in the council chambers at the City hall. New officers will be named and plans for the season will be discussed and outlined. Last season was the best ever had by the club and the members anticipate even a more successful one for 1915. All members of the club are urged to attend the meeting to- night. AD BROUGHT 3,000 BOTTLES. Given Hardware Company Secures Good Results Through Pioneer. “Wanted, boys to gather quart KKK KREKE KK KKK KK Superior, the' City of Destiny, aid the second lar; city in Wisconsin By a; ity-of 16 votes the official ret: ‘glve the saloons the right to cdfitinue in operftion. | It was first beli -that ‘‘wets? had won by 75 but §n error was respon- sible. Last night it was believed that the “drys’” Kad won by 51 votes. LEANERTS 0 TALK HERE HEADED ‘SEE STATE FIRST' TOUR Edward M. Lehnerts, former; pro- 'fessor at the University of Minne- sota, but now cdnnected with the General Extensioh Division of that great institution,! 18 to lecture ‘here next :l‘hesday ev&_rllng, his topie be- the “Development and Resmxrcés of Northern = Minnesota.”- He . will speak in the City hall and will ap- pear under. the “'auspices of the Knights of Columbus. It was the party headed by Profes- sor Lehnerts whidh made the event- ful Red Lake O.fl‘D last summer, at which time the boat on which the vis- itors were passengers was delayed be- cause of the rough weather. This was one of the “Sée Minnesota First” parties which have been directed by the professor during the past few years. In his talk to be given here he will refer to local conditions and pictures of Beltrami county and Lake . Be- midji scenes will be shown. His lec- ture will deal with the great wealth and varied resources of this. section of the state and the wonderful oppor- tunities provided here. The lecture will be given with'stereoptican illus- trations. ¥ . Professor Lehnerts has had exten- sive practical trall"nh\g He was rear- ed on a farm near Rushford, Min- nesota, and was darly employed in his fathers’ mill and in the mills and factories of Winom He is one of the founders of the Lehnerts Piano company, founder jof the American Bureau of Geogrnphy, co- founder of Journal of Geography, publisher of ‘geographical ‘and: dducational: bulle- tins and periodicals, originator and conductor. of the popular “See Min- nesota First” excursions, and founder and director ‘of the University of Minnesota tours offered every sum- mer to places of interest in America. He has had a broad training along lines that develop appreciation for the practical and industrial as well as for the educational and scientific. WILD REPORTS SAY GERMANY IS ABOUT T0 ENTER HOLLAND (Unitea Press) London, April 8.—Wild reports were received here this afternoon that Germany and Holland are quiet- ly massing troops upon the Dutch- Belgian border. It is reported that Germany is preparing to enter Hol- bottles at one cent each,” was the little foot note which appeared in the Given Hardward company’s ad Tuesday evening and as a result more than three thousand nice clean bottles were brought in by the boys about the cities. ‘“Yes, they were all empties,” said Mr. Given in speaking of the bottle rush, “and I guess we'll have enough for a few months at least.”” Pioneer ads produce results, whether display, local or classified. FIERCE BATTLE RAGING AT ST. MIHIEL TODAY (Unitea Press) Paris, April 8.—French guns are raining shells at long range upon St. Mihiel where a great battle is raging. Paris is filled with rumors of important developments but the war department refuses to give out any information except the following statement which was issued this af- ternoon: “We have maintained all gains between the Meuse and Moselle rivers, with some further progress.” Scoop Has Spring Fever--Or Was He Out Late Last Night land. These rumors, however, are strict- ly English, but British newspapers played the reports up strong. Neutral observers insist that although public opinion is becoming more concerned on account of a German submarine sinking a Dutch ship, it is not be- lieved that an open break is iminent. It is also cited that Holland is equal- ly incensed because of the British blockade. Contradictory rumors of the Ital- ian-Austrian situation report that Austria has finally decided to cede Triente to Italy in exchange for her neutrality. This was followed by a report that an Italian fleet was con- centrating toward the Adriatic sea. - DURAZZO0 IS SHELLED. Berlin, April 8.—Six thousand Al- banian insurgents are attacking’ the Albanian capitol, Durazzo and sup- ported by field pieces are shelling: the city. One shell shattered the home of Essed Pahr, minister of war and interior. 108 Battery Jars Installed at New In- stitution—Providing Care for 50,000,000 Eggs. SUPT. COBB MUCH PLEASED Says Dam is Ideal Location for Suc- cessful Hatchery—Secure Suffi- cient Spawn Here. “I am. most favorably impressed with the location which has been chosen for the pike hatchery and I feel confident that the institution will be a great success.” This was the statement made by E."'W. Cobb, super- intendent of hatcheries of the state game and fish commission on his re- turn from the Warfield dam last night, having spent the day there directing the installing of battery jars and other equipment which s to bé used during the spawning ‘season. o " Leaves Man in Charge. Cobb appeared much pleased with the building which has been provided by citizens of Bemidji for the hatch- ery and said that it was suitable in every way to meet the purpose of its construction. An experienced hatch- ery man was left in charge and it is expected that the pike will begin to run within the next two weeks. It is planned to secure all pike neces- sary for stripping from water below the dam, following which . the fish will be returned to the waters above the dam. Several helpers will be needed to assist in netting... Thirty Days for Hatching. The spawn will hatch i¥ about thirty days. #The capacity “of the hatchery is one of its surprising feat- ures. While the institution-has al- ways been considered as small, it is interesting to know that its 108 jars will care for 50,000,000 eggs. There are from 130,000 to 150,000 eggs in a quart. The capacity of a jar is three quarts or approximately 445, 000 eggs. 50 Per Cent Low Estimate. “A low -estimate for the number Continuea on 1ast page) “BOOZE” IN-POP-BOTILES For the seventh time since the sa- loons of Bemidji were closed by or- der of the government Indian depart- ment, whisky has been found in the “Spider” Gagnon place on Minnesota avenue. Officers L. W. Carson and J. P. Brandt returned to Bemidji this morning from Omaha, where they have spent several days prosecuting a case in which the defendant is charged with having shipped liquor to Turtle River, this county, under false label, and immediately searched the Gagnon establishment, finding a quantity of whisky in pep bottles. Search was also made at the Nicollet hotel and although glasses indicating that they had recently contained “booze” were found no whisky was located. TO HAVE TENNIS CLUB. Court Being Improved and Many Seek Admission to Membership. Bemidji is to have a temnis club this season and from indications it appears that-the season will open in the very near future. Court num- ber one has already been placed in first class condition and work will be begun on number two as soon as |the weather permits. W. L. Brooks, ‘who is the leading spirit in the move- ment this 'year is receiving new ap- plications each day and plans for a tournament are well under way. PROPOSE NEW STATE Glendive, Mont., -April 8.—Busi- ness men are today circulating a petition, asking for the division of Montana and the creation of a new state. Residents’ of Western North Dakota are reported to be asking to be “let in on it.” They desire that the new state shall embrace a.portion ’ol Western North Dakota, as well _ las Eastern Montana. AW RING OFF - T DONT GETCHOM - 'kii!&iiiiiiliili HAS BIG CAPACITY| x x FRANK E. REYNOLDS - ¥ R T T ] Evn.ngel}st“ Who Next Sunday Will Start Ten-Day Revival Campaign at Methodist Church, i WILL BOOST MEMBERSHIP New Committee of Commercial Club Decides to. Continue Initiation Fee and Will Start Live Campaign. TO0 SEEK MANY A.PPI.ICATIONS‘; .- If the membership of the Bemidji' Commercial club is not doubled dur- ing the next year it will not be the fault of the newly appointed mem-| bership committee which has already taken the initial steps in a red-hot campaign. The committee, the first of those | appointed Tuesday to become active, ! met Wednesday afternoon and out-[ lined plans whereby it is hoped that the membership of the booster or-| ganization will be increased to at: least 300 during the ensuing year. For some time it has been the opin- ion of many that the $10 initiation fee charged applicants for member- ship should be done away with, but it was the conclusion of the commit- | tee that it should be continued. It was decided that the fee was only! in a small degree responsible for what must be considered a small ‘membership for a Commercial club in-a city the sizé of Bemidji. i - James L. George is chairman of the committee and he announces that each member of the club will be asked to turn in the names of three resi- dents of the city who might become interested. The committee would then endeavor to induce the men thus recommended to make_application for membership. The members of the membership committee are James L. <George, chairman, Harry H. Mayer, secretary of the club, Scott T. Stewart, R. Gul- branson, A. B. Palmer, Ralph B. Lycan, E. M. Sathre, J. R. McDonald, ir, 0. G. Schwandt and George W. Rhea. RUSSIAN AVIATURS LOSE LIVES IN AIR BATTLE (Unitea Press) Berlin, April 8.—Dispatches re- ceived here today from Bucharest tell of a thrilling air battle in which three Russian aviators were killed. Three Slavs attacked an Austrian aviator who ascended to a height of 2,000 feet, pursued by one of the Russians, the other two remaining di- rectly below. The Austrian bombed the first Russian aircraft which cap- sized and fell to the ground. The Austrian airman then dashed between the other who Russians and these were also capsized. GERMAN AVIATOR KILLS RED CROSS NURSES (Unitea Press) Amsterdam, April 8.—A German aviator bombed the Bergues hospital near Dunkirk, killing two Red Cross attendants and wounding a third. Several British soldiers near. the hos- pital were injured. On returning to the German lines the invader fired upon a grounded aviator and an ob- server was killed. Subscribe for the Pioreer. By "HOP" COURT MUSTDECIDE OWNERSHIP OF OLD - BAUDETTE TRACT Litigation Renewed in Which Effort is Mnderto Regain Title of Forty- Acre Townsite for Homesteader. SETTLED THERE 25 YEARS AGO {Filing Allowed by Crookston Land Office in 1903 But Was Later Re- jected by Washington Officials. Can the Canadian Northern rail- road company retain the title to the forty-acre tract comprising the town- site of Old Baudette? This is the legal question involved in the case of Thomas Cathecart against the railway company which came before Judge C. W. Stanton in chambers today upon a demurrer to the complaint. The case is import- ant and promises to be most inter- esting. Settled There 25 Years Ago. It appears that Cathcart settled upon the traet in litigation 25 years {ago, before it was surveyed, and has ever since claimed the property as his homestead. He offered his filing at the Crookston land office in 1903 and it was allowed, but was subse- quently rejected by the general land office at Washington on the ground that the railway company had ac- ° quired title to the land by act of con- gress. . Would Reverse Decision. The present .action seeks to annul the decision of the general land of- fice and to have the court decree that the railway company holds the title in trust for Cathcart and to require jit to convey to Cathcart; and also |to recover $5,000 as damages for withholding possession from the man who claims the land as his homestead. The plaintiff is represented by At- torneys Ole J. Vaule and William P. Murphy of Crookston and the lawyer representing the Canadian Northern is Hector Baxter of Minneapolis. ANNOUNCE HOTEL PLANS Cottage and Pavilion ‘Will -First Be Erected—Work to Start on Big Structure Monday. J. L. GEORGE NAMED TRUSTEE With men at work clearing the land which is to be the site of Be- midji's summer hotel to be erected under the George Cochran plan, the establishment of the structure is cer- tain to soon be a reality. The land is located a short distance east of the Jacobi cottage. A meeting was held yesterday af- ternoon, at which Harry Reynolds of the subscription committee pre- sided, by those who have financially interested themselves in the proposi- tion. James L. George, county audit- or, was selected as trustee. According to Mr. Cochran, the first buildings to be erected will be a three-room cottage, which will be used to shelter the workmen during the construction of the hotel, and a 20x60 pavilion. The cottage will be 18x24. Both will be provided with spacious screened porches. The pavilion will house an ice cream and refreshment parlor and a pool and billiard room. The main building will be a three- story stucco affair. On the second floor there will be a large parlor and 12 sleeping apartments, including two suites. On the third floor there will be fourteen rooms. . The .first floor will provide two large rooms, one 32x32-for lobby purposes and the other 30x60, being a club room. Both rooms will have fire places. The building will be 100x30. A separate building will be erected for the kitchen and dining room. It is expected that work on the main building will start on Monday. PLAN TO NEUTRALIZE MEXICO CITY FAILS (United Press) 2 Washington, April 8.—The plan of President Wilson and Secretary of State Bryan to neutralize Mexico City has failed and Carranza has re- fused to agree. It is said that Car- ranza will attempt to drive Zapata from the city as soon as he.is ready to reoccupy the capitol. Bryan has admitted that the plan is almost an unsurmountable obstacle. He re- fused to further -discuss plans. He would not comment on the report that the government will stop Huerta when he arrives Saturday from Spain as an undesirable alien. He said de- partment plans are his own business, giving no reason for not taking news- papers or people into his confidence.