Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, April 23, 1915, Page 1

T E BEMIDJI DAIL P10, VOLUME 13, NO. 98. ALLIES TO START SPRING OFFENSIVE:, Placing of 750,000 British Troops in France Means That Time is Ap- proaching for “Real War.” REMEMBER KITCHENER’S WORDS Slight Successes Have Been Gained at Heavy Expense—German Sea Trade Destroyed. By J. W. T. MASON. New York, April 23.—An- nouncement of Lloyd George that 750,000 British troops are nowin France means that the time is rapid- 1y arriving when the long expected spring offensive can be started by the Allies. Yet, although May is almost here, when, Lord Kitchner said last winter, the war is really to begin, it is by no means certain there will be a new major offensive. Since Lord Kitchner’s prediction was made, much that is new has been learned about the difficulties of of- fensive operations under modern con- ditions of trench warfare. The French and the British have tried offensives on minor and semimajor scales, and the results invariably have demonstrated these operations to be fruitless. The soldiers have been slaughtered to gain a few hun- dred yards of ground having no pos- sible bearing on the outcome of the war. Use Large Quantities. Only by expending enormous quan- tities of artillery ammunition have even these slight successes been pos- sible. At Neuve Chapelle, to gain 1,600 yards along a two-mile front, the British used as much ammunition as during the entire Boer war. This amazing fact sufficiently ex- plains why is was impossible to fol- low up the Neuve Chapelle engage- ment. If a modern battle along a two-mile front, lasting three days, must be fought with as muchammuni- tion as was used during the two-and- a-half years of the Boer war, how can a decisive success, covering a large area be expected? Only if the enemy becomes incompetent or himself runs out of ammunition. It is not probable the Germans will suddenly develop general military inferiority, nor can it be assumed (Continuen on 1ast page). CALL ENGLAND ACQUITTED Bemidji Insurance Man is Found Not Guilty of Grand Larceny in Second Degree—Jury Out Six Hours. WOMAN ASKS FOR DAMAGES After deliberating six hours the jury in the case of State of Minne- sota against Call England, who for . several years has been in the insur- ance business' here, returned a ver- dict of not guilty Thursday after- noon. England was indicted on a charge of grand larceny in the second degree, it being alleged by the state that ke had appropriated for his own use $106.05 collected in premiums for the Aetna Accident & Liability com- pany. The defense claimed that al- though the money had not been re- mitted to the company, admitting that it had been collected, no crime had been committed, as no final set- tlement had ever been made between England and the agent of the com- pany, James A. Lewis. The case began Tuesday, the jury being selected on the morning of that day. It went to the jury Thurs- day morning at 11 o’clock, the ver- dict being returned at 5 o’clock yes- terday afternoon. Attention of the court is now be- ing'devoted to the trial of the Mar- grethe Johnsrud false imprisonment case. A special venire was made to secure sufficient jurors, Coroner Ak- erberg selecting the jurymen, an affi- davit of prejudice being filed against the sheriff.. A deputy sheriff is one of the defendants. Extra Sleeper Tonight. Because of excess business the Minnesota & International railroad has found it necessary to operate an extra Bemidji sleeper to St. Paul this evening. The regular exclusive Be- midji sleeper will be placed in opera- tion Monday might. BEMIDJI, MINN’ESOTA, FRIDAY E VENING, APRIL 23, 1915. COLONEL ROOSEVELT SAYS BARNES LEADS TWO LIVES (United Press) 24 se, N. Y., April 23.—Colonel Rousf%o “estified this afternoon on the wic%), - tand that Barnes is leading a ‘e life, one being a standard of . for the public and one for politic. J»<als. CONTEST FOR PUPILS. Prizes Will Be Awarded for Best Flowers—Reception in Fall. In connection with the clean-up campaign, for which the Woman's Study club is largely responsible, the members of that organization have contributed $14 to be used for the purchase of flower seeds which wiil be distributed among the school chil- dren of Bemidji to.be used in a flower contest. There will be four varieties of flowers: Nasturtium, phlox, pe- tunia and a school garden mixture, one package of each being donated. The contest will close during the second week of school next Septem- ber when a reception and exhibit will be held in the Central school building and prizes awarded for the best flower gardens. Prizes will be awarded .to pupils of each street, one prize being given for the best single flower and one for the best collection of mixed flowers. ’ THAW GRANTED TRIAL. (United Press) New York, April 23.—Judge Hend- ricks this afternoon granted Harry K. Thaw a trial by jury for the pur- pose of questioning his sanity. Read the Want Ads. BAND LEADER SELECTED |Highly Recommended Musician is Offered Bemidji Position—Member | of Famous Organizations. WILL PLAY AT STATE FAIR H. Vieson, who is now located at Marriette, Saskatchewan, has been selected from a large number of ap- plicants as being the proper man to lead Bemidji’s band and he is now considering the advisability of ac- cepting an offer which has been week in May to give his decision. It is believed that Vieson will make a splendid director for the Be- midji organization and members of the band are anxious that he accept the position. He is an expert violin- ist and an experienced leader. Vieson has played with several of the na- tion’s famous bands and he is highly (Continued on last page.) TROUT FISHING AT KELLIHER Kelliher sportsmen are busy with the rod and reel and since the trout season opened April 15 many have enjoyed excellent fishing in streams tributary to that village. Large strings of speckled beauties are be- ing secured- daily, some weighing all the way from one-half to two pounds each, and many of the traveling men are taking advantage of the sport. The trout are found in abundance in Battle river, one and a half miles, and Hoover creek, two miles from town, the fish having been planted there during the past few years, and according to the fine catches have thrived exceedingly well. made him, having until the second, HUNDREDS MADE * HOMELESS BY - TEXAS FLOODS (United Press) Austin, Tex., April 23.—Forty to sixty, and probably a hundred lives lost, hundreds of families made home- less and damage estimated at about $500,000 was the result of the over- flowing of Shoal and Waller creeks this morning. Bodies were seen floating. down stream in the swirling waters and the homeless refugees are shivering in tree tops and roofs where they sought safety. Fireman Tom Quinn lost his life at- tempting to rescue a party of drowning women and children. BUY 80-ACRE FARM E. B. Bermap and Charles Cominsky Show Faith in County’s Future, That Bemidji merchants are doing more than just boosting the farming community in this section of the country is ‘evidenced by the fact that two of our prominent business men have invested in a new farm twelve miles south of the city with a view of improving the land and getting in closer touch with the development of the country. More than this. The fact that they have bought land goes to show the faith they have in the growtl of our surrounding country and itg ‘certain increase in property values; The two men in question are Ch‘?rlea Cominsky of the Schnei- der Bros. clothing company store and E| B. Berman of the Berman Insurance. agency. They bought eighty acres twelve miles south of Bemidji with twenty of the eighty acres cleared and ready for the plow. It .is their purpose to cultivate this land -and to clear the balance as quickly as arrangements can be made. MELTING SNOW HALTS CARPATHIAN CAMPAIGN (United Press) Petrograd, April 23.—Czar Nich- olas arrived at Lemberg this after- noon enroute to inspect the Russian army at Galicia and Carpathians. It is reported that on account of melt- ing snow and spring rains the cam- paign generally is at a standstill. There are plenty of rifle and artillery exchanges but no attempt is being made for a general advance at this time. There have also been minor skirmishes at Uszck Pass and the Bukowina front where additional Russian troops are being centered. FLEET TO PASS THROUGH PANAMA CANAL IN JULY ‘Washington, April 23.—Secretary of Navy Daniels this morning posi- tively asserted that the Atlantic fleet will pass through the Panama canal in July. Stories circulated to the effect that continued slides would make the trip unsafe and that it would not be made as -scheduled, have no foundation, having ' been made by a subordinate clerk. Sheriff Andrew Johnson left this morning for Baudette where he will spend .several days on official busi- ness. 1 Mio- eame> \T BLUE. i N It’s “Clean Up and T PN w-\' Gouss waiTe : suQ;:\. PRINT SAIE == ™ I — = 3 IAIAC = aly 2 1 KNOW How Td MIX PAINT, aLL RIGHT Ik % = T e, THE Sun Suma '”Pa:int Up”‘ Time FORTY CENTS PER MONTE.‘ CITIZENS TO UNITE INMAKINGCLEAN-UP WEEK BIG SUCCESS Merchants Will Be Asked to Assist and School Children Have Day Set Aside for Work—To Use Teams. CITY ENGINEER IN CHARGE Parks to Be Beautified and Vacant Lots Will Be Given Necessary At- tention—Days Are Designated. Bemidji’s' clean-up week is now in progress and the interest which is being taken by the citizens of the city 'gives assurance that it will be a great success. . At yesterday’s meeting of the joint-committee final arrangements were made for.the week and many propositions discussed which will add to the interest of the work. To Clear Vacant Lots. John Marin was appointed to-have’ charge of teams for : ngxt Friday, school children’s and vacant lot day. He will secure as many teams as pos- sible, the city providing several and some being secured from draymen and othérs. These teams will be placed at the disposal of captains who will work under Thomas Swin- son, city engineer, next Friday after- noon, school boys forming - the ‘“crews.” = With George T. Baker as- sigting him, Mr. Swinson will in-, spect the city and ascertain just what lots and vicinities need most attention, and the work of Friday will be carried on under his direc-’ tioms. . . .. Clerks to Assist. According to the plans all mer-’ chants ‘will be asked to allow one of their clerks to act as captains during . the afternoon of vacant lot day. The captaing will direct the work of the students. . All pupils who volunteer “|to assist wiil‘be given a haif holiday. ‘}The \work+“will start at 1:30 p., m. . -|and each team will have from five to ten boys assisting. To Improve Parks. The matter of cleaning up the parks and lake shore will be taken up with the park committee of the council, Aldermen Foucault, Moberg and Smart. Following the clean-up white clover or .alfalfa will be planted. . Days Are Designated. . The committée designated the days (Continued on last page). MANY TO VISIT ‘SPUD’ CAR Farmers and Bemidji Residents Will Inspect Potato Special Here To- morrow—Arrives at 10 A, M. IN CONNECTION WITH CAMPAIGN ‘While the campaign of the Minne-~ sota College of Agriculture, the Min- nesota Potato Growers’ association and the Soo railroad for more and better potatoes was inaugurated pri- marily for benefit to farmers, tillers of the soil of this vicinity are not the only ones interested in the spe- cial “which is to be brought to Be- midji tomorrow. Many residents of the city, includ- |ing a.large number of merchants, are planning to inspect .the car follow- ing its-arrival in Bemidji tomorrow morning-at 10 o’clock. The car, which - will be accompanied by sev- eral. potato experts, will remain in Bemidji till 3 o’clock in the after- noon. Y . The car, which is provided by the Soo Line, contains exhibits of types and ‘varieties of potatoes recommend- .{ed by the Minnesota Potato Growers’ “|association, also the growing plants and tubers affected with the common potato diseases, and the equipment necessary for the control of such dis- sease, is being carried over the Soo railway, making frequent stops so that the exhibits may be studied by potato growers along the line. Talks on. -potato marketing and pbtato growing, and demonstrations in seed selection and in .the treatment - of diseases are also given in the car. There will be a dance in the City hall this evening. Music will be turnished by the Hands Harp orches- tra of: Fergus Falls. -