Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, May 21, 1915, Page 1

1 < M interior improvements. VOLUME 13, N0 .122. BEMIDJ], MINNESOTA, FREDAY EVENING, MAY #1, 1015, ILLEGAL VERDICT FAVORSROOSFVELT ‘I’Nto Jiry Decides in Favor o ' But Asks That He Pay Half of Costs-—One Holdout. oy, IS UNPARALLELED COURT MIXUP Judge Orders Jury Returned With In- structions Bring in Legal Verdict —Report Delayed. (United Press) Syracuse, N. Y., May 21.—What is considered as an unparalleled court mixup over the illegal verdict turned in by the Barnes-Roosevelt jury, re- sulted in a verdict for Theodore Roosevelt at eleven o’clock this morn- ing. . The verdict favored Roosevelt, but asked that “Teddy” pay half the costs. That is pointed out by the judge as an illegal verdict and the jury was ordered returned for further consid- eration. At ten o’clock this morning the re- port was suppesed to have been made, but not until’10:10 did the jury ask for fufther time to make considera- tions. They also asked for a private conference with the judge, but this was refused, as all instructions must be givér in open court. The foreman of the jury reported that the jury was unanimous with one exception, that of juryman Ed- ward Burns, a Democrat, who stood against Roosevelt. This was also considered illegal. Another report of the jury is awaited with the keenest interest, and which is expected some time today. AUTOISTS MUST SLOW UP Chief Ripple Issues Last Warning to Speed Boys. Unless more attention is paid to the rules concerning the speeding of automobiles about the city and the turning in the middle of blocks, sev- eral automobile drivers about the city are to become members of the municipal court club. “The speed limit ip down town districts is ten miles an hour, not twenty,” said the chief this morning. “And those who think they are unobserved when_en- dangerfiig” the lives of pedestrumsy are golipg to be surprised.” SENIORS HAVE HIGH MARKS Miss Gertrude Huntosh, With Aver- age of 91 Is Named Valedictorian Miss Gertrude Huntosh, with an average of 91 for her studies during her high school career, has been declared valedictorian of the 1915 senior class. Miss Margaret Condon is a close second with an average of ninety and holds the title of Salut- atorian. Marie Cahill with an aver- age of eighty nine will be class his- torian and Edwin J. Simons, averag- ing eighty-seven will be essayist. ENGLAND FEARS INVASION (United Press) London, May 21.—For the first time since the outbreak of the war, the British- newspaper, Daily Mail, admitted the possibility of a German invasion, when commenting upon the coalition cabinet. It also stated that the men had been selected for protec- tion when Germany finally decides to strike. It is believed that the Ger- mang will endeaver to scare the Eng- lish jnto peace by the terms they may offer. GERMANS FACE GALLING FIRE (United Press) Petrograd, May 21.—Three hun- dred thousand troops are locked in a great battle north of Jereslau which may decide the fate of Fortress Prze- mysl. The fighting is the most ter- rific at this point and it is reported that the Germans are advancing slow- ly under a galling fire. Activity in Lawn Tennis. Members of the Bemidji Lawn Ten- nis organization are making plans for a meeting at which time officers are to be elected, rules and regula- tions drawn up governing the play- ing on the courts and other improve- ments discussed. Members of the club wish to impress the fact that the grounds are to be used by mem- bers only and that others are re- quested to keep off the courts. Chil- dren and those wearing other than tennis shoes must also keep off. New posts were erected, equipped Wwith special net fasteners and a fence will be built so that cattle cannot wander on the 'm\u’ts. Improving @ill Building. 'Improvements &re being made on the Gill Brothers building on Third street, formerly aecupied by the Ab- ercrombie & McCready confectionery store. - A new front will be installed ‘whieh ‘will be of a strictly modern type, tbgether with a new floor and 3axD conczas Twumsnat [STUDENTS _FACE WORKINAVAL OFFICERS May Erect_ Band Stand to Accommo- date Forty-five Pieces. - Plans have been made by the Be- *{ band for an out-of-door con- ®eg, ~ given on Thursday evening, ° The program promises to be Jonal merit and as_it will be tu. /4 of the seaspn and un- der the new leaaer, Prof. H. Vieson, a large number are expected to be present. Plans are also being made for the erection of band stand on the stretch of pavement leading to the dock at the end of Third street, which will ‘accommodate forty-five pieces. START FIERCE FIGHTING (United Press) Paris, May 21.—The great battle in the vicinity of Ypres and Arras which has been halted on account of the three-day rain storm has been re- newed with desperate fighting along the Ypres canal. The Germans braved a steady machine fire and drove the Allies from advanced posi- tions north of Ypres. Then the Al- lies counter attacked the Germans and drove them from captured ground. During the night the Allies took the offensive in the same region and gained considerable new ground. The British have renewed the for- ward movement toward Lille. CLEANING MOSS FROM LAKE Two Crews Busy Today Under Direc- tion of City Engineer. Two crews of men under the su- pervision of City Engineer Thomas Swinson began work this morning of taking the odorous material and moss gathered along the lake shore out of the water and hauling it to the dumping grounds. This prompt action on the part of the city health department and engineer will doubt- less be much appreciated by residents on Lake Boulevard. The logs have also been picked up along the shores, which gives our lake front a fine, clean appearance. MANY REMITTANCES RECEIVED Only Ten Days Remain Before Ten Per Cent Penalty is Added. Only ten days remain for the pay- ment of taxes before the ten per cent delinquent fee is added. The remit- tances have increased rapidly dur- ing the past week, according to Coun- ty Treasurer Earl Geil and at the present it appears that only a small number will be subject to the pen- alty. Nearly 125 letters were re- ceived this morning concerning the taxes, nearly one-half of this num- ber being remittances. WILL PLAY AT AKELEY High School Baseball Nine to Meet Hubbard County Team Arrangements have beeri made by Edwin J. Simons, mandger of the high school baseball team, for a game to be played at Akeley tomorrow afternoon. The Bemidji boys are playing fast ball and are confident jof downing the Hubbard county nine. Johnson will do the twirling for Be- midji, while Tanner will be stationed at,the receiving end. The boys will return home tomorrow evening. LAKE BEMIDJI IS POPULAR Seventeen Families Now Living in Summer Homes. Seventeen families have moved into their summer homes on the shores of Lake Bemidji. This number is only a small percentage of those who will arrive during the next few weeks Many cottages are being erected and from appearances it is be- lieved that the resorters this year will double in number those of last season. 0dd Fellows to Meet Tonight. tions in All Subjeots Covered in Bemidji Schools LOCAL TESTS START WEDNESDAY Wednesday, May 26, final examina- tions in the Bemidji schools will be- gin, and will determine the eligible graduates and the fitness of those who are endeavoring to enter a high- er grade in their school work. Mon- day May 31, the state boards will be hold which offers a second opportu- ty to those who may fail in the locals. The following hours have been set for the local tests: Wednesday, May 26, 8 A. M. Eng- lish Two, 10 A.'M. Agriculture, 1:30 P. M. Civics, 2:30 P. M. Bookkeeping. Thursday, May 27, 8 A. M. English Four, Plain Geometry, Elementary Algebra, 10 A. M. German One, Ger- man Two and Caesar, 1:30 P. M. Physics, Agriculture Two and Com- mercial Geography. Friday, May 28, 8 A. M. Modern History, English One, 10 A. M. Solid Geometry, Bot- any and Ancient History, 1:30 P. M. English Three and Latin Grammar. Monday, May 31, 8 A. M. Chemistry. The state board examinations will be held, Monday, May 31, 8 A. M. Commercial Geography, 10:15 A. M., Caesar, 2 P. M. Tuesday, June 1, 8 A. M. Elementary Algebra, 10:15 A. M. German One, German Two, Bookkeeping, 2 P. M. Latin Grammar, Chemistry and physics. Wednesday, June 2, 8 A. M. Plain Geometry, Solid Geometry, 10:15, Civies, 2 P. M. Ancient History. Thursday, June 3, 10:15 Botany, 2 P. M. Modern His- tory. CONGRESSMANLINDBERGH VISITS BEMIDJI TODAY Congressman C. A. Lindbergh, rep- resentative 1n Washington from this district, arrived in Bemidji this morn ing from Cass Lake and returned this afternoon. He was accompanied by W. A. Perrin of Buffalo, N. Y., and Lester Bartlett, former receiver at the Cass Lake land office. They are touring this. section of the country with Mr. Perrin who is in the hard- ware and lumber business in the east. STAGE PLAY AT ARMORY Senior Class Active in Preparation of Comedy. Arrangements have been made with the'management of the Bemidji Ar- mory for the production of the senior class play which will be presented June third. Rapid progress has been made in the preparation of the three-act comedy and those who have seen the rehearsals claim that it is one of the best plays ever selected by a senior class. Although it pictures a college scene and the characters represent college students, there is a great difference between ‘“The Dream That Came True” and any other play ever presented here. DECLINES FARGO OFFER Pitcher Charles Paul to Remain in Bemidji This Season. Charles Paul, cashier at the Soo freight depot, has declined a position as a member of the Fargo baseball team pitching staff. After the ex- cellent showing made with the “Big Bemidg” team last year, Paul was presented with an offer by the Fargo club which he accepted, but owing to a promotion with the Soo Railway company has declined to appear for the spring work. He was also made an offer by the Minneapolis Baseball Park association which he also re- fused. NEW YORK FEARS STRIKE (United Press) Dates Announced for Final Examina- |* C()MINGT BEMIMI Slemaard Eaton and Kelly Wfli init nemaai and Address Men and Young Men - 2 Tuesday, May 25. WANT BIG DIVISION HERE To Explain Workings of Naval Militia —aPetition Must Go.to Governor for lumri;g In. —_— Word received from Commander Guy Eaton of Duluthiby R. B. Lycan contains the news: that both Mr. Eaton and Mr. Kelly ‘of the naval, militia will be in Bemi@ji next Tues- day, when they will address the busi- ness men in the aftérnoon and the young men in the evening. He also advises in’his letter that before the Bemidji division can be mustered in it will be necessary to present the petition to Governor Hammond containing the names of those who intend to eniist. The peti- tion will first -pass ! through Mr. Eaton’s hands for his recommenda- tion who will forward it to the ad- jutant general and He fn turn will issue a special order for-the muster- ing in of the Bemid§i division. Wants Big Division. Commander Eaton; is anxious to enlist a big divlsionin Bemidji and:- urges that the petitign be presented to all who wish to_enlist’ before he arrives here Tuesday: He will then explain the workings and what the young men have to expect in becom- ing a part of the gorvernment’s naval force. “There are lots of fellows who want to join this division and who have as yet not seen the petition,” said R. B. Lycan this morning. “It is not the committee’s intention to slight anyone in the least and those who would like to talk over the matter and see the petition will favor the comniittee members by calling on Mr. Brandon, Jack Herbért or myself.” Mr. Lycan is of the opinion that Be- midji can muster in from eighty to one hundred men. | The workings of tfié naval militia is vastly different from that of the army. In the army & man is either an officer~or a private-and ‘when a} private he does the seme work as do other privates. In the naval militia each man is assigned a special duty. There is different work- for one and all. The privilege of choosing one’s own work is also granted. If any- one wants to specialize in any par- ticular braneh such as gunner, en- gineer; navigation, etc., he has but to report this to his commander and special instructions will be given him. In glancing over the recruit’s handy book of the United States navy, one can acquaint himself with every de- tail of naval organization such as is about to be organized in Bemidji. A table is shown exhibiting in col- umns the wig-wag sound, bash and Aedois systems based on the dot and dash code and the hand flag and semaphore—machine systems using the semaphore code. May Measure Lake Depth. Another interesting study ~which may be taken up is the preparation of a chart showing the various depths of the lake bottom, the active prac-: tice.of signal drills, etc. Features connected with the work of a naval division will and should appeal to every young man in this vicinity and when the details are all explained it is- expected that many others will be anxious to come into the organization. A special invita- tion is extended to all who are in- terested, .whether they have signed the petition or not, to attend the meeting Tuesday evening in the Com- mercial club rooms when Officers Eaton and Kelly will address the gathering. Will Be Final Meeting. G. A. Walker, secretary of Bemidji lodge, 223, A. F. & A. M., has issued New York, May 21.—Fifty thou- announcements to all Masons notify- sand garment workers are ready to, A regular meeting of the local Fellows’ hall tonight. a large attendance. The officers ' go on strike as the result of the dis- just cause. tory. THE CUB REPORTER SCOO WISE TO ME -SO Defective Page ing them of a special meeting which is to be héld next Wednesday eve- lodge of the Independent Order of missal of a union employe, who -it ning. Lodges of neighboring towns 0dd Fellows will be held in the Oad is claimed, was dismissed without will be invited to attend and a ban- Should the strike be de- are making special efforts to secure 'clared it will be the greatest in his- vious to the meeting. quet will be served at 6:30, just pre- There will be work in the third degree. INIST lII:RE‘ TONIGHT , Famous ‘Danish Artist, Wfll Be Hen.rd at Grand Theater— . +Assisted by Marie Ellzr]rronk. SPLENDID PROGRAM ANNOUNCED & Bemidji will be afforded opportu- n,uy this evening to hear one of the world’s most famous violinists, Skov- gaard, known all.over the world as the Danish virtuoso. He will be as- “|sisted by two artists of exceptional ability, Alice McClung, pianist, and Matie Elderbrook, contralto. Skovgaard plays on a'stradivarius instrument, which is valued at $13,- 000 and is nearly 200 years old. One feels, in listening to him, a sense of steadiness and reserve power which is. after all the highest achieyement of the mature artist. He plays with brafn and will, and brings emotional intensity under their full control. The Gr’nd should be packed by those anx- jous to hear him tonight. ‘The program to be presented this evening will be as follows: s«agiato in E Minor (Sjogren)—Al- legro -moreato; Andante Soste- nuto; Con fuoco ............. Alice McClung and Skovgaard Concerto—Andante and Finale— Mendelssohn Skovgaard “Samson and Delilah” Saint-Saens Sung in Costume Marie Ellerbrook Trantella—(Venice and Naples) . Liszt Aria; from Alice McClung Romance ............... Folk Dances— a ' Danish dance b Irish and Scotch ¢ Chinese dance d¢ American song Skovgaard Cry,of Rachel ... Little Boy Blue . % Marie Ellerbrook Mazurka De Concert. Skovgaard Svendsen . Salter . Joice Humoresque . ... .. Dvorak Caprice Viennois .... . Kreisler ..Cyril Scott Tallahassee Skovgaard LAST MUSICAL PERIOD HELD Mil{;_m.xgaret Newton Expresses Re- ’'gret at Leaving Bemidji. S 3 Ye’éTérday morning ‘at “‘chapel” period’the last musical session of the school year was held in the high school. Miss Margaret Newton, su- pervisor of music, addressed the stu- dents, thanking them for the excel- lent support they have given her dur- ing the past two years and expressed regret at leaving. During her stay in Bemidji Miss Newton has made many friends among both students and public, and much progress has been made in cultivating thé musical talent of those who have come under her instruction. Not only were the grades given separate music periods, but glee clubs were formed among the high school boys and girls. These organizations have appeared in many public © entertainments, winning credit for the school. Miss New- ton’s departure to Moorhead, where she has accepted a similar position, is regretted. ITALY TAKES LAST STEP (United Press) Rome, May 21.—That an ultimatum ‘will be enroute to Austria from this city before midnight is the firm be- lief of those who are in close touch with the situation. In other circles, however, it is believed that Italy will not begin hostilities against Austria without giving her one more diplo- matic chance. Rome, May 21.—The Italian cab- inet was called unusually early this morning. Wild rumors ' are afloat concerning hostilities which is be- lieved has already commenced against’ Austria. Crowds are surging through the streets bearing Italian flags and the colors of six other na- tions in war with Germany. It is re- ported that a war council will be held tonight. During the 2§ years it has been in existence Barpard college has award- ed to womé’n 1,364 bachelor of arts and 16 bachelor of science degrees. | clothes remained undamaged. :n»mu»tt&ntt ’hfltlht AB.'HBIHEBE'N tlt'!i*tttt#lltt‘ SKOVGAARD h Violinist | .jis believed that Germany’s attitude< Great Danish Violinist to Appear at Grand Theater. . EVERSONHOMEDESTROVED Beltrami Avenue Residence Gutted by Night Blaze—New Furniture is Total Loss. DEPARTMENT MAKES QUICK RUN Fire broke out in the attic of the Terman Everson residence at- 912 Beltrami avenue last evening and be- fore the fire department could play a hose on the flames, the entire frame structure had been gutted. The de- partment made a quick run, but the bursting of a hose caused several nminutes delay which proved suffi- cient time for the flames to spread to every portion of the house. Everson had.been popping corn when the fire was discovered and be- fore he had time to save any of the furniture the house was-completely enveloped in flames. Only a small amount of ‘insurance was carried on the house and none on the furniture which he’'valued at:seven hundred dollars. - Among the articles destroy- ed was a four hundred dollar piano, a new range, two beds, china closet and many other valuable pieces of furniture which were. recsnuy pUr- chased. Only a small “‘trunk - of 50,000 TALIANS HELD BY AUSTRIAN GOVERNMENT (United Press) Venice, May 21.—All male Italians of military age are being held by Aus- trian authorities. Fifty thousand Italians living in the vicinity of Bar- baringa, Dignano and Marzana in the Trieste region have been placed aboard trains bound for concentra- tion camps. Two leaders, Carnicla and Croatia, have been placed under arrest. Austrian mobs are terroriz- ing unprotected Italians. ELKS HOLD SHORT MEETING May Make Slight Changes in Building —One Initiation. . Plans were -made last evening at a meeting of the Elks lodge whereby some changes will be made in the construction’of the new home, which is to be erected on the corner of Bel- trami avenue and Fourth street. R. C. Buckley of St. Cloud, who has drawn the plans for the structure, addressed the lodge and gave sev- eral pointers concerning improve- ments in the plans. The etact date for active work to begin on the erec- tion- of - the building, is not known. H. F. Brown, representative of the Plato - Powder company, was initi- ated. - Episcopalians to Banquet. Invitations have been issued to the members of the Episcopal church, the contributors and their families to a supper to be given in the guild hall, Saturday evening at six o’clock. Fol- lowing the social session the annual business meeting will be held. The Servian Legion of Death is com- posed of women who have been train- ed in the use of firearms and in the science of war. Some Lightning- Change Artist Is Friend Boss 0SE BLACKHANDERS WERE. I FIGURED I STAND A BETTER CHANCE- By "HOP’ * GERMANYWANTSNo WAR WITH U. S. Such is the Opinion of the Cabinet at Meeting Held in Washington This Afternoon. ATTITUDE ENTIRELY FRIENDLY | [ Believed That German Officials Re- gard United States as Allies*Supply Station for Munitions. (Unitea Press) Washington, May 21.—At a meet- ing of the cabinet held in Washing- iton this afternoon at which time it was confidentially considered, with ,regard to its “feeling toward the United States, it was practically con- cluded that Germany prefers to keep on friendly terms with Uncle Sam. It was brought out that Germany's intention to was to meet us more than hglf way and cited that German offi- cials were aware of the fact that the Allies were looking to this nation for munitions of war, They also realize the superiority of the American fac- tories and believe that less support will be given the Allies if Germany and the United States remain on _{friendly terms. Washington, May ~21.—According to reports, Germany’s official message to the United States has been com- pleted, and is now being held pend- ing the sanction of the kaiser. SPECIAL BULLETINS (United Press) Naples, May 21.—Italian authori- 1 ties seized a Greek steamer carrying two thousand tons of rice for Ger- many, this morning. London, May 21.—Unconfirmed re- ports have reached here that the Ger- mans have captured Riga, the great Russian seaport. London officials re- rnse!tu believe the report. Paris, May 21.— Moreau, the ‘great French aviator, fell fourteen hundred feet at Gehm nnd was in- .{stantly killed. . ... .= o i Rome, May 21.—Premier Salandra obtained ‘a royal decree this morning, suspending diplomatic immunity for Austrian- and German ambassadors to the vatican. Both will leave Rome tomorrow. LABOR AGITATORS MOVE ON Float Red Flag Over Jungle Home of Unemployed Men. Bemidji is anything but an ideal location for I. W. W. workers as was shown by the reception several mem- bers of this organization received when they endeavored to start a rumpus in this city Thursday. Camp- ing with a large number of unem- ployed -men in the jungles. west of Bemidji and floating a red flag, the unwelcome visitors were discovered by the chief of police and ordered to move on. According to the travelers, Superior is to be their next stop where they will probably remain un-- til the officials of that city learn of their presence. MEMBERS OF BAND MEET Will Dfiw Up Constitution—Ander- son Chosen Msnager. At a regular rehearsal of the Be- midji band last evening a short busi- ness meeting was held for the elec- tion of officers. H. E. Anderson was elected manager and will succeed Clyde Petrie. Petrie was chosen as assistant manager, while N. W. Brown and Oscar Nelson were elected secretary and treasurer, respectively. In order to improve the methods of maintaining the band and to effect a better organization it was decided to draw up a constitution and by-laws. Committees were appbinted for this purpose and will report at the next meeting of the band. COTTON NEWS FROM ENGLAND Secretary Bryan Receives Word That Settlement Will ‘Be Made. (United Press) Washington, May 21.—William Bryan received news this aftérnoon, it is'reported, which contained assur- ances from Ambassador Page of Lon- don to the effect that the British gov- ernment is taking action to settle immediately and satisfactorily to owners all controversies arising from the American cotton shipments held in British ports. f Members of the Junior class of the high school held a picnic at Diamond point last evening. All -smbcrs of the class-and the high mhool facuilty were._ inyited. Games were pllyed and refreshments uerved