Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, April 20, 1915, Page 1

S | VOLUME 13, NO. 95. & THE BEMIDJT ° AIRMENBATTLEFIVE | HOURS OVER YPRES Shrapnel Fails- to Stop English— Teuton Crashes Down Within Lines of Enemy. GERMANS LANL "r% TISH SOIL ,,/C‘Q 2 Pilot Crushed to Death Bm‘g"’c’/e[) -ar Was Only Slightly Bruisea- Taken Prisoner. By WILLIAM G. SHEPHERD. (Copyright, 1915, by United Press.) Headquarters of the British army, northern France, Sunday, April 18 (via London, April 19.)—It was my privilege today ‘o witness a wonder- ful demonstration of the superiority of the Britisn royal flying corps. As a result of the demonstration, it was easy to understand why General French sings the praises of his air- men in nearly every report he writes. At 4:30 p. m. a German aeroplane was reported flying over Ypres. When it was sighted it already had passed well within the British lines. German Sights Enemy. From a distant station almost im- mediately after the field telephones had given the alarm two British aeroplanes could .be seen rising and mounting into the sky in great wide circles. The German aviator discerned his enemies almost at the moment they came into view of their own lines. He headed back over the German trenches, making for the protection of his own guns. “Balls of Smoke” are Shrapnel. As he led the way white balls of smoke, each bigger, broke into view. In the center of each was a ball of light. They were German shapnel. The smoke puffs did not disappear, but hung in almost regular order in space. It appeared from the ground that the Germans were putting new fleecy clouds in the sky. The British airmen were trying hard to get above the German so that they could shoot him down. As they dashed through the lazy hover- ing smoke clouds, it was as though their propellers were tearing apart a gigantic featherbed. German Forced Toward Earth. The aviators ignored the German shrapnel. _Finally their machines shiowed in relief above the German, who had soared back across the Brit- ish front to lure the British within range of the shrapnel of his forward trenches. It was possible to count 32 Ger- man smoke balls, each denoting shrapnel, as the British swung closer and closer to their foe. The German finally tried to circle back toward his own lines, but always an English aeroplane was interposed, and he was forced down toward the earth. Final- ly the German swung about to make one final dash for home, but he was so low that he was within range of the thousands of British soldiers in the trenches. Teuton Crashes to Ground. The German machine, now sand- wiched between fire from the British aeroplanes and the British trenches, now turned back and flew well into British territory, which was accepted as a sign of surrender. The British aeroplanes followed until they saw the German land on the rough ground in the rear of the British trenches. The German air- craft was smashed and the pilot crushed to death under the aeroplane, but the observer officer was only slightly bruised and was taken pris- oner. The battle in the air lasted nearly five hours. All business in Ypres ceased while the battle was on, as it was in full view of the positions and the deep blue of the sky was marred only by the feather smoke from the shrapnel and the flash of the wings of the aeroplanes in the atmosphere. GERMAN CHILDRENKILLED BY AIRMAN. ARE BURIED — (United Press) Berlin, April 20.—Eight German school children who were Kkilled in the recent French aerial raid over Friburg, were buried this morning in a common grave. The entire popu- lation of the town followed the little caskets to the cemetery. Telegrams of sympathy were received from school children in all parts of Ger- many. Trainmen to Have Team. The Minnesota & International trainmen baseball team of Nymore has announced its intention of en- tering the game socon and has just completed arrangements with the Be- midji Hardware company for com- plete new outfits. purchased new suits, balls, bats, gloves, etc., necessary to equip ‘a nine. Ttepd the Ploneer want ads. The boys have | o, Codhr by JET: ribht 1515 4 Attempt to Torpedo British Transport Shows England Sending Sol- diers to Levant. PLANS OF FRENCH ARE CHANGED By J. W. T. MASON. New York, April 20.—The attempt of a Turkish torpedo boat to sink a British transport off Chios has brought forth the first official an- nouncement that British troops are being sent to the Levant for opera- tions against Turkey. There have been rumors to this effect and coun- ter-rumors, but the only definitely known.fact has been that‘the French embarked troops for Turkey a month ago, and then diverted them to Egypt. This change of plans by the French authorities was not due to any necessity for reinforcing tha British army in Egypt. A conven- ient place was desired, according to a Paris report, to rest the troops, pending the commencement of a land campaign against Turkey. Why so long an interval has occurred be- tween the arrival of the French and British troops in the Near East is one of the mysteries of the war. It is apparent that plans were changed af- ter the French contingent had em- barked for Turkey, but the reason for this is a secret of the war office and admiralties at Paris and London. More Formidable. Probably the non-success of the na- val attack on the Dardanelles forced (Continued on last page). ITALY READY FUR WAR WHEN WORD COMES (United Press) Rome, April 20.—Italy’s last word to Austria in the form of an unti- matum is expected hourly. The na- tion is ready for war and even the pro-Austrian party has lost hope. 1t is accepted that the Italian govern- ment is marking time until the hour arrives. The Austrian ambassador has wired his brother to prepare the |Insbrush villa for occupancy which he has leased for the summer. Mili- tary preparations are proceeding fev- erishly. ILLINOIS “GO0D ROADS” DAY Springfield, Ill., April 20.—“Good Roads” day was celebrated in Illinois today, upon proclamation of Governor Dunne. Speeches in public schools were new features of the road im- provement campaign. Will Be Given by Bemidji Band for Purchase of Uniforms. Preparations are being made by members of the band for the Annual May Dance which is to be given on the evening of April 30. The pro- ceeds of the dance will be used, io purchase new uniforms for‘the or- ganization. The orchestra of the band will provide music and the ad- mission charge will be oné dollar. A similar dance was given a year ago and was a most enjoyable affair. POLITICAL PARTIES ASK | ROOSEVELT AND BARNES TO ADJUST DIFFERENCES (United Press) . Syracuse, N. Y., April 20.—“No quarter” is tlre ery of both Roosevelt and Barnes in the libel suit which is now on trial here. It has been learned that both Republicans and Progressives have been imploring Barnes ané Roosevelt, respectively, to make a compromise which would be for the best interests of both par- ties. Each stubbornly refused to yield. Roosevelt said very firmly that he intended to bare all alleged Barnes’ political iniquities. CONTROVERSY CONCERNING SHIPMENTS TO NEUTRALS NOW SEEMS CERTAIN (Unitea Press) ‘Washington, April 20.—Prospects of a fresh’ controversy between the United States and the allies concern- ing the shipment of American non- combatant products to European neutrals is seen, following a visit of Minister Ritter of Switzerland to the state department with represen- tations concerning United States shipments of cotton to Switzerland, through Italy. ” SERVICE CUTTERS LAUNCHED Newport News, Va., April 20.—— The Ossipee and Tallapoosa, new cut- ters for the coast guard service, were launched today with much ceremony. Miss Sally Fleming McAdoo, daugh- ter of the secretary of treasury, was sponsor for the Ossipee and Miss Mabel Hartwell, daughter of H. T. Hartwell of Mobile, Ala., for the Tal- lapoosa. The Ossipee gets its name from the Maine river which flows into a lake of the same name in New Hamp- shire. "The boat’s headquarters will be. Portland, Me. The Tallapoosa, taking its name from the Alabama river, will have headquarters at Mobile. == [MUCH POWER; DEVELOPED More Water Than Nécessary\Seoured at Warfield Dam—Ice Left Lake Bemidji Early in 1910. DATES GIVEN FOR EIGHT YEARS One thousand horgepower is row being developed at the plant of the Warfield Electric company at the dam, this being nearly twice as much as is necessary to drive the dynamo. The water is high,-as is usually the case at this time of the year. The use-of water for power at the plant_depends largely. on ice condi- tions in Lake Bemidji and the Mis- sissippi-river. Cha¥ies” Warfleld, & member of the company, says that when ice leaves Lake Bemidji that the river between here and Lake Itasca is also clear. Mr. Warfield has in his office in- teresting information concerning the dates on which ice has left Lake Be- midji during the past eight years. In 1914 the lake was clear of ice on May 2; in 1913 on April 25; in 1912 on April 23; in 1911 on April 24; in 1910 on April 4; in 1909 May 17 and in 1907 on May 19. Andrew Warfleld perhaps broke all records for early trips on Lake Be- midji when on March 31, 1910, he went to the dam in his launch. There was considerable ice in the lake but the wind had taken it to the north end. TURKISH CRUISERS MAROONED IN BLACK SEA; COALEXHAUSTED (United Press) Salonika, April 20.—The Turkish fleet .is marooned in the Black sea with its coal rapidly becoming ex- hausted. During its recent dash to the Black sea the fleet successfully mined the entrance of the Bosphorus straits, When the fleet was return- ing two destroyers were sent ahead and two of these struck mines and sunk. " The fiéet is without the services of mine sweepers and is unable to clear a course for the safe passage of the warships, and as a-result the coal supply is becoming exhausted. Man's going to sue' Andy Carnegie for $1 which may-:be only a slick way of bidding for one of - those hero medals. Subscribe for the Ploreer. [EVERY CITIZEN |CHURCHES FAVOR MOVEMENT Amount Now Totals $87.75—Balance Practically Assured. —_— ; €. W. Brandborg, chairman of the band committee which is soliciting subscriptions for the support of the Bemidji ‘band, reports that the amount now promised. totals $87.75 & month. He is confident that $100 2 month will he secured during.the next-few days. LARCENY CASE ON TRIAL Action of State of Minnesota Versus Call England Now in District Court —Jury is Secured. OF ‘BEMIDJI T0 - ADNN CAMPAIGN "Pride More Notioeable Than Ever Pastors in Sermons of Next Sunday Will Touch on Point—Sugges- tions to Be Offered. According to the mayor’s procla- tmation ‘“‘clean-up” week will be be- gun next Friday, and the committees in charge have sought and are se- curing the support of practically every organization in the city to be- gin active work the last five days in April. 2 Arrangements are being made to secure the co-operation of every cit- izen in Bemidji in’order to effect a thorough clean-up campaign and to- gether with the city officials and theé various working -organizations this city should be the brightest spot-in this sectton of the state. To Touch Every Point. Every alley, street, front yard and back yard should have a going-over. Garbage cans should be secured, tin cans removed, etc. It is true that much has already been accomplished, but there is still a great deal of work to do and the enthusiasm aroused by the working committees will do much to bring co-operation about that will affect every nook and crook within the boundary of the city. Churches to Assist. _The Woman’s Study club has been earnestly leading the fight for sani- tation and cleanliness and announce that the pastors of the various churches will present the plan to their respective congregations mnext Sunday. Some have volunteered to preach an entire sermon on the sub- Jject, all of which should arouse the pride of every citizen, young and old. TRY JOHNSRUD CASE AGAIN Testimony in the case of State of Minnesotd against Call England, a Bemidji insurance man, began before Judge B. F. Wright in district conrt this morning, the jury having been 'secured shortly before noon. England is-accused of grand lar- ceny in ‘the second degree. He 1is charged with having appropriated money collected for insurance prem- iums for his own use. Graham M. Torrance, county attorney, is rep- resenting the state in the case while Henry Funkley appears for the de- fendant, While it had been expected that the case now on trial, which is the only criminal action to be tried at this term, would constitute the last jury trial, it appears likely that the matter. of Margrethe Johnsrud against Martin Sandmerk, Martin Teigland and Gedeon Olson will be tried. This is the case in which false imprisonment is charged. The case was tried earlier in the term but the jury disagreed. FRANCE OBJECTS T0 EFFORTS FOR PEACE BEING MADE AT PRESENT (United Press) Paris, April 20.—Because rumors had been heard that Colonel House, representing the United States gov- emument in an . investigation which is being made to ascertain the ad- visability of proposing peace, a French official called on the colonel this afternoon. - He:told the colonel that this is no time to suggest peace talk, as to stop the war at this time would be of benefit to Germany only. He said that the Allies had under- taken the task of crushing Prussian militarism and must not be disturbed. The assertion was made that the pro- posal of peace at this:time would be an; unfriendly act. MORE VOTES NEEDED To Offer Suggestions. Special issues of the Pioneer will be distributed throughout the city so that every home in Bemidji will re- ceive the plan in detail. These issues will ‘contain valuable hints which should: be helpful to all who are in- terested. The merchants will also present some valuable suggestions in their advertising in these special is- sues. Watch for them and make use of their suggestions. MANAGER IS NAMED. William Chichester to Be in Charge of Birchmont Summer Hotel. That William Chichester, until last week in charge of the Lumberman’s hotel at Bena, will be the manager of the Birchmont Beach summer ho- T0 PASS BOND ISSUE There is great danger that the bond issue, the.purpose of the special elec- tion ‘which is being held today, will fail to carry, this being shown by the lack of interest which is being taken at the polls. At noon less than 100 votes had been cast in the four wards of the city. The passage of the issue {8 im- portant and every citizen of Bemidji should be public spirited enough to cast his ballot. Money secured from the issuing of bonds will be used for the retiring of nearly $60,000 in unpaid war- rants and will save the city two per cent interest annually. It will in no wise increase the city’s debt. City warrants are now being cashed at a discount of ten per cent. The bonds will be sold to the state at four per cent interest. Should the bond issue fail to carry and the city left without money for the pay- ment of outstanding warrants it will place the officials in an extremely se- tel, is the announcement made today by George Cochran, the owner. Mr. Chichester assumed his new duties this morning and until the hotel is completed he will be in charge of minor details. . Work is progressing rapidly in: the construction work on the pavilion, which is to be 20x60 feet. In this building there will be a refreshment parlor and a billiard room. It will be completed next week. . FARMERS TO GIVE PICNIC Clubs of Bemidji Vicinity Plan En- tertaitment for Next June. Under the auspices of the Bemidit Breeders’ association, the various Farmers’ clubs of this vieinity are planning a monstrous picnic to be given June 23. The members of the Bemidji Merchants’ association are to be invited and every attempt will be made to have the occasion a suc- cess. ‘“We have been the guests of Bemidji merchants gt several din- ners and we are anxious to have them | rious situation as much difficulty will as our guests in June. We can as—lbe encountered in disposing of war- sure them a fine spread,” sald one rants on overdrawn funds. of the members of the Breeders’ as- The polls will be open till 9 this sociation. evening and every citizen should feel interested enough in the welfare of Charles Hayden, mayor of Black- the city to at least show his prefer- THE CUB REPORTER SCOOFP |GETAMAN ON His PET HOBBY AN’ HE' [ OUR FRIEND FOR LIFE —NOW TR'C CHIEF DIDNT TAKETO ME A TALL AS T’ NEW POLICE REPORTER AN’ LP HIS EARS AND ASK ME TO COME. OUT N THE ALLEY AND PLAY.CATCH- ASKED HM FOR HISSHIRT HED TEHROW IN HIS SOCKS ~ WERE SUST THAT The Chief’s Periscope Was Under Water HES BACKSTOPPING MY NEWSPITTER WE ARE JUST LIKE TRO PEAS- \E T GRAB THAT ONE_-. CHEE - T CALL\T ToshrBaLL / JORPEDO | duck, was a Bemidji visitor today. ence. By "HOP’ v 1050000 ALLOWED FOR BEMIDJI NORMALBY HOUSE by Vote of 77 to' 15—Up in O'NEILL OPPOSES APPROPRIATION Supporters of Measure Confident That It Will Pass Upper House But Ex- pect That Sum Will Be Reduoed. That Bemidji will be voted an ap- propriation of at least $29,000 for the building of the Sixth Normal school now-seems certain, the lower house of the legislature late yester- day afternoon having passed a bill allowing $50,000 for that purpose, the vote being 77 for to 15 against. The bill will now go to the senate and house ¢onference committee and will be considered by the senate to- morrow. It is expected that the com- mittee will reduce the amount of the appropriation to $29,000, it be- ing generally understood that the $50,000 bill could not pass the sen- ate. * At this figure it is certain the appropriation will be granted. Nord is Confident. “There was never anything more certain in my mind than that the bill will pass the senate,” said Sena- tor L. H. Nord, of this district, to- day. The money will be available in 1917. 0'Neill Opposition Pops Up. Senator Nord and Senator O'Neill clashed on the floor of the senate yes- terday afternoon when. it - became known that the Thief -River Falls legislator was urging the defeat of ‘ the bill. Senator Nord ‘‘called” O’Neill, accusing him of violating his pledge made some time ago when he promised that he would not actively oppose the appropriation. It is O’Neill’s opposition that is largely responsible for the necessity of the reducing of the amount passed by the house. Thief River Falls was Bemidji’s opponent in the race for the normal school and this fact ex- plains the attitude of its senator. These Spoke for Bill. Representatives - Gordon, - Boyd, Carmiehael and-Lydiard spoke-in-fa- vor of the appropriation ‘mumy afternoon. Representative Stenvick of Bagley-and Representative Gilford of Minneapolis opposed it. NDIAN AGENTS ARREST 2 Blackduck Man is Charged With Hav- ing Liquor in His Possession—Ber- ger Accused of Introducing. PHYSICIAN’S CAR IS SEARCHED ‘As Dr. E. W. Johnson, the well known Bemidji physician, was re- turning to this city a trifle before one o’clock this morning from a profes- sional call in the country, he was forced to stop his car at the Missis- sippi river bridge, between Lakes Be- midji and Irving, a fence having been placed at the approach. The doctor expected to find that the bridge had been destroyed and was surprised when a searchlight was flashed in his face. Robbery appeared to be the mo- tive of the operator of the light and he hurriedly examined the car, ques- tioned the doctor as to his identity and allowed him to continue on his way. Dr. Johnson asked for an explana- tion and found that he had been stopped by an agent-of the govern- ment Indian department who Had ex- pected to trap a party wanted for introducing liquor into “dry” terri- tory. The officer apologized to the doctor and requested that the mistake be overlooked. The doctor was ac- companied by R. E. Feir, assistant cashier at the Security state bank. The man wanted was not located. But the incident has not been the only one which the Indian agents have taken part in during the last two days. Monday morning William Nobles of Blackduck was arrested on a charge of having liquor in his pos- session and is now conflned in the county jail. ' Nobles had ‘a revolver in his pocket when taken into cus-- tody. He claims that he was on his way to Grand Rapids where he was to purchase land at the state sale and had the gun to protect his money. This morning a man giving his name as Albert Berger was arrested. He is accused of introducing ligquor into Indian territory. Both were to have been arraigned before Judge H. A. Simons, United States commission- er, this afternoon. The Minnette telephone bill is all right as far as it goes, but we fail ° to see how it’s going to prevent the, usual twisting of messages sent over i the wire, e s