Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, April 13, 1915, Page 1

7 THE BEMIDJT D VOLUME 13, NO. 89. BEMIDJ1, MINNESOTA, TUESDAY" EVE]IING, Am 13, 1916. FORTY CENTS PER MONTH. FRENCH ARMY MUCH STRONGER THAN AT BEGINNING OF WAR sy Soldiers to Enter What W. e, i Campaign--‘In Pink of Condition’ HIDE NOTHING FROM NEUTRALS! Big Difference Between Tempera- mental Red-Trousered Men of Last Fall and Those of Today. Py WILLIAM PHILLIP SIMMS. Paris, April 13.—The most import- ant—probably the most decisive campaign of the great war—has be- gun with the French army in the “pink of condition,” stronger and more effective by far than at the be- ginning of last summer. Anemones and dandelions carpet the green spa- ces between the earthworks and clus- ter about the holes made by German shel The preliminary clashes of the great death struggle in Northern France are being fought amid a rairyland of wild flowers. By official invitation T made a trip to the French front, going northward as far as the British zone of opera- tions. Before leaving the French headquarters T was told T might see anything 1 wished. Nothing to Conceal. “The Prench army has nothing to conceal from neutral eyes,” said an officer at headquarters. With this permission to roam almost at will along the battle front I was able to remain for a long time in the front trenches of the French army both day and night. Often at night I was within thirty feet of the Germans. It was the first time a foreign cor- respondent had been given such free- dom of action and the first time a neutral had been enabled personally (o observe the behavior of the French army under such conditions that there could not possibly have been any “tidying” or “fixing up.” I saw the French army as it actually is and as it actually enters the third and probably the last phase of fighting. A Change Has Come. Of one thing I am certain—the world's opinion of Frenchmen is due for a revolutionary change. For there is a tremendous difference between the temperamental, red-trousered soldiers—each man seemingly a bundle of nerves—which the world saw march away last August and the lorizon-blue uniformed, grimly de- lormmml men whom I watched in the ((‘ontlnued on last page.) SWEDES PROTEST ACT OF GERMAN FISHERMEN (United Press) Copenhagen, April 13.—A great fleet of German trawlers are fishing off the west coast of Sweden with German cruisers and submarines pro- tecting them. The Swedish govern- ment is protesting this aetion. PENN EDUCATORS MEET Philadelphia, April 13.—Promin-! ent cducators from all parts of the: country are here today to attend “Schoolman’s Week” at the Univer- sity of Pennsylvania. The sessions will continue through to April 17. I2ducational questions will be dis- ed by specialists of national reputation. The sessions will be de- voted to the problems relating to the training of teachers, rural school problems, and matters in which the teachers of colleges and high schools are concerned. PEACE DELEGATES SAIL. Hoboken, N. J., April 13.—The American delegates to the Woman's International Peace Conference, call- ed by Queen Wilhelmina of Holland, to meet at The Hague the latter part of this month, were scheduled to sail today on the Dutch steamer Ryndam. Jane Addams of Chicago is chairman of the Woman’s Peace Party of this country. Hold Funeral Tomorrow Mrs. Jennie Beaudette, 42, died at St. Anthony's hospital Sunday morning at 8 o’clock after a long illness. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. William Hesse of Bemidji and three sons, Bert, of Bemidji, John, of Hancock, Michigan and Fred J., of Chicago, to mourn her death. The funeral will be held from St. Philip’s church tomorrow morning at 8:30, Fr. J. J. T. Philippe officiating and interment will be made in the new Catholic cemetery. Bird Houses on Display. Arrangements have been made whereby the bird houses which have been built by students of the public schools during the past few weeks will be.placed on display in the front window of Schneider Brothers on Friday and Saturday of this week. The houses were made during a con- test. iof the season will be held. ably Be Struggle’s Most Deci. ‘9%, | Remittances ANOTHER SHOOT TOMORROW Bemidji Gun Club to Hold Second Trap Shoot of Year. Weather permitting it is likely that a large number of Bemidji sportsmen will visit the traps tomor- row afternoon when the second shoot 1t is ex- ~cted that a large number of new €. wers will seek admission to the “un club during the next two We the most successful year ever ..t/ the organization is an- ticipatea. The membership fee is three dollars. It is not necessary for one to belong to the club to enjoy the privilege of the traps although only members are allowed to partici- pate in the contests and tournaments. should be made to Charles Vandersluis, secretary. ELECTION LAW IS CHANGED Senate Passes Bill Doing Away With Second Choice Feature—Other Defects Corrected, FORESTER’S SALARY IS REDUCED (United Press) St. Paul, April 13.—The state senate today passed the Holberg bill abolishing. the second choice feature of the election laws and correcting cther alleged defects. A new plan for an economy and efficiency commission to be appointed Ly the governor, submitted by Sena- tor Carley of Plainview, was tabled for one day. The salary of State Forester Cox was reduced one thousand dollars a year. In the future all expenses, except those used in traveling, will be denied. The senate passed the bill extend- ing the dry zone for two miles be- vond any dry city. CAMPAIGN IS CLOSED. Evangelist Chapman Secures 118 Converts During Nymore Meeting Saturday night brought the most successful evangelist campaign ever held in Nymore to a close. During the two weeks that Evangelist Chap- man and family conducted services in the neighboring village 118 were converted. Last evening nearly 100 residents of Nymore attended the baptismal which was conducted in the Bemidji Baptist church. Rev. Chapman baptised 18 candidates from Nymore and Rev. 1. D. Alvord four candidates from Bemidji, making 43 that have been baptised during the past four weeks. SEVERE FIGHTING NEAR FLANDERS; OUST GERMANS (Unitea Press) London, April 13.—Severe fighting has been resumed near the sea coast in Flanders. The Belgians are at- tempting to expel the Germans from Dreigrachten and hand-to-hand en- counters are taking place in the streets of this city. {FRENCH CHARGE TROOPS IN ST. MIRIEL TERRITORY (United Press) Paris, April 13.—French war offi- cials gave out information late this afternoon that the French had not resumed the expected offensive in the vicinity of St. Mihiel, but is redis- tributing troops. Paris is confident that the Germans will be driven from St. Mihiel and force them scurrying toward Metz. Little was said concerning the St. Mihiel fighting except that artillery engagements are in progress in the vicinity of the Aisne river and at Berryubeac the French have gained several German trenches. Will Be Local Agent. C. E. Battles has taken on the local sales agency of the Reo automo- bile and will soon be ready to serve the public in this capacity. Within a few days the Reo people will have a special man on the ground with a new 1915 demonstrator, Mr. Battles announces. IFRENCH AVIATORS BOMBARD HAMBURG; MAY REACH BERLIN (Unitea- Press) London, April 13.—According to official announcements made at war headquarters this afternoon, it be- comes known that French aviators bombarded Hamburg, Germany, yes- terday, firing the barracks there. St. Paul, April 13.—If the report concerning the bombardment of Ham- burg received this afternoon from London is true, one of the most im- portant features of the war has taken place. From the nearest point along the French lines to Hamburg is 375 miles. This means that it is now known positively that Berlin can be reached and this city may be the next place to be bombarded by the Allies. “THE WHIPPING POST” Will Be Subject of Evangelist Reyn- olds Tonight—Sermons Intersting (By Re W. Gilman,) T'wo clear and interesting sermons were given by Rev. Frank E. Reyn- c. olds at the Methodist church yester- day, it being the second day of the revival meetings which are being held at this house of worship. His theme in the afternoon was ‘““Sanctifi- cation.”” Many professors of religion are afraid of the word he discussed, but largely because they do not un- derstand the Master’s teaching con- cerning it. The apostles were con- verted years before they were sancti- fied. The Savior was then gone. The deciples were then ready to preach the gospel. Rev. Reynolds gave one of the clearest discussions on this subject to be found in the- ology. The theme last night was, “The Scarlet Chord,” which proved a most convineing sermon. George Chapman sang another new hymn and he is teaching the con- gregation many new songs. Rev. Reynolds will preach tonight on the subject “The Whipping Post.” All are cordially invited to attend the meetings. FIRE DAMAGES ILLINOIS STATE INSANE ASYLUM (United Press) Chicago, April 13.—A fire of un- known origin at the Chicago state insane asylum, at Dunning, com- pletely destroyed a two-story building this morning. Two hundred pa- tients, inmates of the building, were panic-stricken. SLANDER CASE ON TRIAL Suit for Damages of Henry Seado Against Elizabeth Sexton Begins Before Judge Wright. TERM MAY LAST BUT ONE WEEK ‘While there are more than twenty cases still on the calendar it seems likely that the adjourned term of distriet court which convened here this morning with Judge Wright on the bench will not last more than a week. It will be impossible to try some of the cases because of the absence from the city of several law- yers. The first case called was that of Henry Seado against Elizabeth Sex- ton, slander being charged. A jury was secured this morning and it is expected that the case will be com- pleted this afternoon. The lawyers are P. J. Russell for the defendant and A. M. Crowell for the plaintiff. ‘William Christenson will be the plaintiff in the next action to be tried. He requests damages to the extent of $2,025 for assault and bat- tery for which Charlie Anderson is held responsible. The assault is al- leged to have taken place at Nymore, George Moody, of Brainerd, rve- porter for Judge W. S. McClenahan, is reporting for Judge Wright, Re- porter Wyman being at Rapids. Vassar girls will be taught jour- nalism as a part of their regular course. Grand |. TO REPLACE SLEEPER St. Paul-Bemidji Car Will Probably Be Provided M‘gy First. That the Bemidji-St. Paul sleeper will be again placed in operation, is the announcement of R. B. Fisher, Union station agent. He says that the car will probably be placed ia service tlhe first of May. The sleeper has not been operated during the win- ter months because of lack of patron- age. Bemidji people greatly appre- ciate an exclusive sleeper for Bemidji and it affords a most ¢onvenient pas- senger service between St. Paul and Minneapolis and this ¢ity. CLAIMS ALLBALKAN STATES WILL ENTER WAR DURING MAY By HENRY WOOD (United Press Staff Correspondent) Nish, ‘April 13.-—It is a practical certainty that all the Balkan states will enter into the war by the middle of May, with Italy, Greece, Bulgaria and Roumania entering on the side of the allies. A decisive vietory for the Russians in the present Carpa- thian fighting will set the ball roll- ing. These countries eek the expul- sion of Turkey from Europe and di- vide that territory among themselves. They also plan on wresting Bukowina and Transylvania from Austria. Rou- mania and Italy will ‘enter the war together. LH!\ERYS ii[ RE TONIGHT Lecturer of University - Extension Division to Speak at City Hall— No Admission Charge, T0 TALK ON STATE'S RESOURCES Rare are the occasions when resi- dents of Bemidji are afforded oppor- tunities to hear such prominent men as Edward M. Lehnerts, lecturer of the University of Minnesota Exten- sion Division, talk. Professor Lehn- erts comes to Bemidji this. evening when he appears at the City hall and he will, talse as hisubiect the: resources of Northern Minnesota. Of especial interest to Bemidji people will be the pictures taken of scenes in this territory and in his cmment concerning the resources here. Professor Lehnerts was in Bemidji a year ago when he headed the “See Minnesota First” party. Professor Lehnerts has given this state efficient service as an educator, editor, publisher and lecturer. He has served as a teacher in her rural and graded schools, as a principal in her village and city schools, as an in- structor in her normal schools, and as a professor in her university. He has published numerous articles on the natural resources of Minnesota and has conducted both popular and scientifie excursions in the state. His “See Minnesota First” tours, his magazine articles, and his illustrated lectures are directing the attention of the whole country to the natural wealth and opportunities of Minne- sota. The lecture will be free. DOPE FAMINE STOPS CRIME — Philadelphia, April 13.—Police au- thorities of this city believe that the curtailment of the drug supply, brought about by the Harrison anti- narcotic law, will be a powerful fac- tor in eradicating the wave of crime which has reigned here during the last year. Since the law went into effect, ac- cording to Superintendent of Police Robinson, there has been a noted de- crease in the number of robberies and other crimes. He is positive that the rigid enforcement of the habit-forming drugs is for the decrease. responsible Over 30 per cent of the sci:oul by the new anti-marriage rule made ‘by the board of education of that "eity. GERMANS STILL CONTROL ST. MIHIEL French Oflenlive Movement Has Met . With But Small Success—Have Captured Perthes. SHOWS TRENCH FIGHTING VALUE War Between Meuse and Moselle Will OPEN IMPLEMENT HOUSE Smart-Getchell Company Have Store On Third Street Smart & Getchell, the well known ice firm of this city, announces the opening of an exclusive implement house for Bemidji, having opened new quarters in the old Svea hotel building on Third street .near the city dock. This firm will be known as the Smart-Getchell Implement company and will carry a complete Bring Final Test of Strength of Western Battle Line. By J. 'W. T. MASON. New York, April 13.—This is the eighth day of the new French offen- sive, between the Meuse and the Mo- selle rivers, The French have made only a single gain of large local sig- nificance, by capturing Les Eparges. Just as in the Champagne fighting their principal success was the cap- ture of an isolated town—Perthes. The similarity between the Meuse and Moselle and the Champagne en- gagements goes further,. for in each case the major success was accom- panied by several minor gains, meas- ured only by hundreds of yards. The ferocity of the Champagne offensive was at its highest in the early days of the battle and already between the Meuse and the Moselle there is a noticeable diminution of the early intensity of the conflict. Indeed, the probability now seems to be, that the French will fail in their present offensive, just as they were unable to gain more than a local success in the Champagne district. Not Seriously Threatened. The German hold on St. Mihiel is not yet seriously threatened, and only at isolated - points has the German battlefront been driven back toward the German frontier. The Meuse and the Moselle conflict like all the western battles since the Germans retreated from the Marne to the Aisne seems destined to be law| against the sale and possession of teachers in Washington are affected one more proof that trench warfare cannot be developed into a general battle. The influence of all the fighting in France and Belgium from the middle days of last September, never has been felt outside local limits. After the opposing armies dug themselves into the ground, it has been consistently demonstrated that no pressure has been possible anywherd ‘of suffictent * intensit$ to alter the battle-front as a whole. Every Part Tested. If the French are compelled to abandon their Meuse and Moselle of- fensive, there will be left no part of the western battle line that has not been tested and found to be under (Continued on last page). STATE SALE TOMORROW School and Swamp Land to Be Sold--- Auditor Preus Has Plan Which Will Benefit Purchasers. APPRAISED VALUE ON CIRCULARS With Theodore Nelson, manager of the land sales department of th state auditor’s office in charge, the second sale of state school and swamp land of the year will be held at the court house tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock. There is considerable land of much value for sale and it is expected that most of this will be purchased to- MOrrow. According to Nelson, who arrived in Bemidji last evening from Inter- national Falls where he conducted & sale yesterday, J. A. O. Preus, state auditor, has devised a plan which will prove a great benefit to all prospec- tive purchasers of state land. He pro- poses to so arrange the work in his office that on each circular announc- ing the descriptions of land to be sold the appraised value per acre will be given, also the timber valua- tion of each tract. At the present time only the descriptions of the land to be sold are given. Auditor Preus also plans to supply each county auditor = with reports of the appraiser. These reports are now ‘on”file at the capitol only. ® Don’t forget the Bond Issue special election next Tuesday, April 20. stock of farming machinery, includ- ing wagons, buggies, plows, harrows, drills, planters, ete. John Kirk will be placed in charge of the sales de- partment with instructions to push the Parlin Orendorff line of imple- ments. ENFORCEWALKORDINANCE Council Instructs City Engineer to Request Merchants to Remove all Boxes and Signs From Walks, 'WRIGHT TO DO STREET CLEANING One of the ordinances of the Be- midji charter which has not been observed in the past be stringently enforced in the future, according to instructions which were given by the council to Thomas Swin- som, city engineer, last evening. This is the ordinance relative to the re- moval of all boxes and other obstruc- tions from all sidewalks of the busi-| ness distriet. The provision making it necessary that all awnings hang no less than six and a half feet from the walk will also be enforced. Other things that the council did last night fol-' low: Approved the bond of Dr. E. A. Shannon, health officer, $500. Approved the bond of Huffman & O’Leary for the burial of paupers, $500. Instructed City Attorney P. J. Rus- sell to complete arrangements for the exchange of a small triangle of land at the Union depot for a similar tri- angle at’the foot of Minnesota av- enue, belonging to the Soo and Min- nesota & International railroads. Instructed the water and light committee and_Superintendent Kirk of ‘the water board to Investigate the cost and advisability of placing a hydrant at the corner of America av- enue and Railroad street. Approved the pay roll for the month of March, amounting to $1,069.27. Referred the matter of payment of | premium of the city treasurer’s bond of $80 to the finance committee. Laid the request of Gennes & Layon for refund of unearned li- cense Toney, $245, on the table. Accepted the bid of Wes Wright for the-cleaning and sprinkling of streets. Other bidders were John Smart, Joe McTaggart and William Peckles. The contract price totals $273 per month. Instructed the fire committee to recommend the purchase of proper smoke helmets and an extension lad- der for the fire department. GERMAN AVIATORS BOMB NORTHERN FRANCETOWN (United Press) Berlin, April 13 —It was an- nounced here today by the war de- partment that German aviators have bombed Poperinghe, Hazebreuck and Koanel, in Northern France, but the extent of damage is not known. A French report that allied aviators dropped 150 bombs upon Bruges, is not true, according to Berlin dis- patches, and assert’ that only eleven were dropped and these did no damage. will GERMANY’S FAILURE TO PAY NOTE MAY BRING NEW ENEMY (United Press) Sfia, April 13.—It is reported here that Germany has failed to pay in- stallments on the Bulgarian loan which were due April 1, and is said to be withholding the payments on account of the report .that Bulgaria is planning to enter the war on the side of the allies. THE CUB REPORTER SCOO A Lot 0f Us Would Be In Jail If They Pinched Us For Our Looks ~ By "HOP’ SA SWEENEY-\F. Y0 SEE HIS MIND AND RAN OUT— POLICE. ook (€S | A suowt Lap STATION WITH AWICKED ENE AN WITH- RO | = QUTAHAT_ (@ I BRING—, / I p HM oy = [ e 1 pONT 4 UNDERSTAND = 1= A LIL RUNT= I CAME WALKING-— N 3 N SNEAKY-LIKE et L VAT i HIMSELF UP-THEN CHANGED S TRHIS T, CHIEF? Alic THATS T4 POLICE, STATI s =| /50SPECT- wHAT TF~0U PLEASE SIRTM W POL\CE. NEW POLICE REPORTER-AN’ | / REPORTERNOUR = TH NEWNESS OF BEING INTH | [ FooT~NOUVE 60T A% SHADOW OF T MATESTY 0F || TH CROOKEDES = JH LAW 145 GOT MY MAP LEVER /| 3 B LAMPED- ! B N ¥ . o E & \\\ BEMIDJI DIVIDED INTO 3 DISTRICTS BY ORDINANCE Measure Providing for Collecting and Disposal of Garbage Amended by City Council Monday Night. BRIDGE PROPOSITION DISCUSSED Township Boards and Street Commit- tee to Combine Efforts in Improv- proving Road Conditions. Several amendments to Ordinance No. 76, providing for the collection and disposal of garbage were accepted by the council Tuesday evening, it being the second reading ~of the measure, The most important amendment was that dividing the city into three separate districts. District No. 1 will include that portion of the city south of Fifth street and east of Ir- vine avenue, comprising the hotel, restaurant and business district. Dis- triet No. 2 will comprise that section of the city south of Fourteenth street to Fifth street and west of Irvine avenue to Lake Irving. No. 3 in- cludes 211 the remaining platted part of the city. Number of Collections. According to the amendment the garbage will be collected from the first district three times a week and from the residential districts once a week or as many more times as the board of health ‘may require. The third and last reading of the ordin- ance will be made at the next meet- ing of the council. “The purpose of the measure is to improve health conditions of the city and to pro- vide ample means for the removal and disposal of garbage. Smart a “Kidder.” Alderman Smart displayed his hu- morous nature on several occasions at the meeting and when the clerk read the bill of the fire department for $522, showing that 20 alarms had been responded to during the months of January, February and March, he remarked that “since Bemidji became a ‘dry’ town things burn easier.” The Bridge-Proposifion. . ‘Aldermen Smart,”Ervin and Phil- lippe reported that General Manager Gemmell of the Minnesota & Inter- national railroad is in favor of al- lowing Second street to be extended across the tracks making it possible to establish a road in the rear of the warehouse along the lake shore to the bridge. This would do away with the danger which exists at the present crossing. The matter of financing a. new bridge at this point was also discussed. It was the gen- eral opinion of the council members that the present structure should be replaced as soon as possible. Town Boards to Assist. E. A. Barker, president of the Be- midji Merchants’ association, ad- dressed the council requesting that the street committee be delegated to attend a meeting which is to be held soon at which representatives of the town boards in the vicinity of Be- midji will be present. It is the pur- pose to discuss plans under which roads leading iuto Bemidji may be improved. This is in connection with the campaign which has been inaugurated by. the Merchants’ asso- ciation in an effort to make it more convenient for many farmers, who now do their trading in other places, to reach Bemidji. PRIZE COURT TRIAL SCHEDULED FORTODAY London, April 13.—Trial in the British prize court of the case of the steamer Wilhelmina, the American food ship detained under the British anti-German food embargo was sched- uled today. The case is among those on the calendar for the Easter court term, but may not be reached for a few days. Counsel for the St. Louis owner of the Wilhelmina’s food cargo today: outlined the United States’ case, which was the subject of sharp pro- test from the state department. It will be contended that the food cargo was consigned to the American owner at Bermem and, therefore, was not subject to confiscation by the Ger- man government for military pur- poses. Great Britian, on the other hand, will contend that the German military authorities could have seized the food and thus evade England’s “starvation” policy against Germany. ‘The Wilhelmina itself is not seized and if her cargo is confiscated Eng- land will pay her owners for the food seized. 3 the Bemidji Townsite & Improve- ment company, arrived in the city. this morning from her home in.St. Paul. She will remain here several. days. This is Miss Callahan’s first- visit to Bemidji since last fall. Miss E. L. Callahan, secretary of A