Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, June 4, 1915, Page 1

i ] § VOLUME 13, NO. 134. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, FRIDAY E VENING, JUNE 4, 1015, FORTY CENTS PER MONTH. CAPTUREOF 268,000 SLAVSSTUPENDOUS ,SGLE VICTORY 0p, 7 e, w & But This Au. ”%0’ ~an Success Can- Von Hin- + sia. not Be Compas. denburg Wins in . TAKING PRZSMYSL IMPORTANT Recapture, However, Does Not Mean the Inevitabls Loss of Galicia By the Russians. By J. W. T. MASON. New York, June 4.—The capture of 268,000 Russians last month n the southeast area of hostilities is the most stupedous single victory of the war as far as losses inflicted up- on the enemy are concerned. At the same time, the consequences of this latest Austro-German success cannot be compared with the results of Von Hindenburg’s first victory over the ‘Russians in East Prussia. Von Hindenburg established a defi- nite ascendency over the Slavs at Tannenberg, and thus gave to the German troops an invaluable moral at a time when the military ability ‘of the Russians was being counted very high. Although greater cap- =« tures were made by Von Himdenburg than are to the eredit of General Mackenseen and the commanders co- operating with him, there is no den- ger of Von Hindenburg's reputation suffering by comparison. Suggestions which have been made of this char- acter do not consider that history ‘always searches for the pioneer and the initiator .and pays chief honors to him. Explains Successes. Von Hindenburg remains the pio- neer. It was he who first showed how the Russians could be beaten and it was he who inspired Germany with complete confidence in the se- curity of her eastern frontier. The Austro-Germans now operating = in Galicia and South Poland for their part are using methods employed against the Russians by Von Hinden- burg. Von Hindenburg, too, had to fight an army much better supplied with ammunition than are the Rus- sians in the southeastern area, so that he had to overcome a greater power of resistance. These reasons explain why Von Hindenburg’s East Prussian success arouses far more military and popular enthusiasm than the present Austro-German vie- tories. Nevertheless, the operations in the San district and about Przemysl are of an importance second only to the freeing of East Prussia from the Slavs. With the fall of Przemysl and if Lemberg is retaken, the final operations for driving the Russians out of Austrian territory will then become practicable and the marvel- ous feat of hurling the Slavs back into their own territory at every eastern point of contact will prob- ably be accomplished by the Teu- tons. The recapture of Przemysl alone, however, does not mean the inevitable loss of Galicia by the Rus- sians. If the Slavs have been able to entrench themselves in the Terrain to the north, south and east of the fortress, Przemysl’s less will have no ‘serious - consequences, unless the Austro-Germans can occupy Lemberg as well. The evacuation of both of these defensive centers would indi- cate the beginning of the end of the Slav holding in Galicia, but Prze- mysl’s recapture alone will not per- ~mit this interpretation. Mrs. Gleason, mother of Mrs. E. A. Shannon, has gone to New Castle, Minnesota, where she will visit friends and relatives for three weeks or 2 month. AVIS CAMERON HONOR PUPIL Has High Average in Eighth Grade —Florence Severson Second. With the presentation of diplomas to graduates of the eighth grade this afternoon the honor students 6( the class were named.. Avis Cameron has the highest average of the graduating class and Florence Sever- son is second. Both girls plan to enter the high school next fall and have announced that they will en- deavor to graduate with the class of 1919 as valedictorian and saluta- torian. Promotion cards were given to pupils of all grades this after- noon. FARMERS'- CLUBS ACTIVE Interesting Meetings Held by Pleasant Valley and Town of Northern Or- ganizations—Plan for Picnic. TO CELEBRATE FOURTH HERE That the farmers’ club of Beltrami county are to remain active during the summer is made evident by two interesting meetings which were held Wednesday by the Pleasant Val- ley and Town of Northern organiza- tions. Seventy-six persons attended the Pleasant Valley Farmers’ club meet- ing which was held at the farm of G. B. and M. L. Fuller, located on Boston Lake, in the vicinity of Neb- ish. This number is a record break- er for the season of the year when farm work is at its height. This is considered one of the most enthu- siastic and wide-a-wake clubs in Northern Minnesota. The members are a social lot and enjoy many good times. At the meeting it was decided to hold ‘a celebration on the seventh .of July, in the nature of a big picnic to which the club extends a cordial invitation to the business and pro- fessional men of Bemidji. The cele- bration was fixed on the seventh so as not to interfere with the. hig; do- ing in Bemidji on the Fourth:=TFrom |indications most of the farmers aad | townspeople will be in Bemidji to i ! 1Continuea on Jast page). GAGNON MUST PAY $1,200 Supreme Court Sustains Ruling of Bemidji Jurist in Denying New Trial—Kicked Duer From Bar. LEG WAS BROKEN AS RESULT Frank Gagnon, for years and un- til closed by the government in ‘the saloon business in Bemidji, must pay Martin Duer, a laborer, $1,200 for personal injury caused when the lat- ter was kicked from Gagnon’s bar about a year ago. (when the decisions of the state su- preme court were filed, the ruling of Judge C. W. Stanton, in denying a new trial in the case, being tained. It appears that Duer was hurt fol- lowing a dispute which took place in the saloon of Gagnon. Duer was kicked from the saloon, his leg be- ing broken. once brought suit against Gagnon jand a disagreement resulted. The case was tried at the next term and resulted in a verdict of $1,200 for the plaintiff, who was represented by -At- torney John F. Gibbons. The su- preme court brief was prepared by ‘Attorney Hallan L. Huffman. Charles Scrutchin then requested a new trial which was refused and the appeal to the supreme court fol- lowed, the decision of today being the result. sus- SCOOP HE,o= SCOOP -IM GOING— TO TAKE. This became known this afternoon ; The injured man at- LANSING ATTENDS | CABINET MEETING Presence Indicates Gravity of Ger- many - Situation — Brings Brief Concerning Kaiser’s Excuses. NOTE TO SET FORTH ALL POINTS Ambassador Von Bernstorfi’s Per- sonal Emissary Leaves for Berlin— Will Tell of American Sentiment (Oaited Press) ‘Washington, June 4.—Counsellor Lansing of the state department at- tended the cabinet meeting. This is the first time in’ years that a coun: sellor has attended a gathering of this kind. y X His visit reflects on the intense gravity of the situation. Lansing: was called to attend the meeting in order to make ‘a’ rejoinder ‘to ‘Ger- many that will .be absolutely flaw- less and will make possible no further slip or excuse for delay. Lansing brought -with-him a brief which he had prepared which dealt with Germany’s xecuses, end thege are swept aside as irrevelant of the Lusitania contemtions: It is generally éxpected that "a complete note will set forth all points raised by Germany and theése ‘will be disregarded until.the United: States has been assured neutral.rights.. N6 attention will'be paid to the/Kaiser’s note until .assyrancge 187 given: that international :law iisi recognized: - If is understood .that it the cabinet dis+ cussion it wanted to root everything contained in-tlie récent German note: Emissary Off for Berlin, . Ambassador Von Bernstorft’s per-; sonal emissary left today for Berlin to lay before the kaiser and high of- ficials of the German government the substance of what the ambassador learned from Wilson in his talk Wednesday, the true state of public opinion in the United States toward the German government and the} American poi/nt of view on the sub«{ marine warfare. U - Would Not Object. The president, tt is believed, 1n- formed the ambassador that the| United States would not object to the | German submarine warfare provided it could be conducted in such a way as not to jeopardize life and prop- erty of neutrals. He is also said to have explained that the exercise of | the right of visit and search would be insisted upon when submarines | encounter unarmed merchantmen or | vessels which do not resist capture. Speculation continued today as to the effect of the conference. It was believed by some officials and diplo- mats that it would be beneficial to draw from Germany a conciliatory re- ply to the American note. HOTEL TO BE REMODELED | William Dugas to Take Charge 'of, Pilsener About July First. i Bemidji is soon to have another! hotel, William Dugas, who for four| years has conducted the West Hotel, having leased the building formerly |lmown as the Pilsener, which has {been closed since last fall. Mr. Du- | gas says that the structure will be | Ientirely remodeled and placed in first class condition in every respect. Under the name of Grand Central, the hotel will be opened to the pub- lic about July first. It will be con- ducted on the European plan, the cafe to be open day and night. It is Mr. Dugas’ intention to operate the hotel in the best possible manner. Miss Ernestine Jacobi, accompa- nied by her brother, Kenneth, and sister, Ruth, arrived in Bemidji this morning and have opened their sum- mer home at Birchmont Beach. NOY OFF OF POLICE REPORTING: ~OURE. T00 APT T0 GET \NTo¢ TROUBLE -0V BETTER DO THE, BASEBALL THIS WEEK AND Some Folks Are Just Naturally Born To Trouvble\ COME BACKC ‘ OF VISITING— st ROOTERS ) AT VISITING TEAM-) MAY CLOSE' EARLY - Cleijks Petition Merc,}in_nu B.é{;ueufing ’;That Hours Be Shofxlened. As a result of a petition which was submitted to the Merchants associa- tion last Tuesday, in which the clerks requested that stores of the city be closed at 6:30 p. m. during the sum- mer. months, it now seems likely that such action will be taken, a- large number of the merchants favoring the plan. V. A. Stewart of the Bat- tles hardware store and A. Akerberg, of ‘the Schwandt grocery, presented the petition and Scott T. Stewa:t and W. G. Schroeder were appointed as a committee to ascertain if the jchange would be acceptable to all merchants. The stores open Saturday evening. LARGE ATTENDANCE SURE One Hundred Have Purchased Trans- portation for Legislative Exoursion . —Total Will Reach 130. would be LEAVES ST. PAUL WEDNESDAY “We are assured that at least 130 persons will be included in the leg- islative excursion party,” said/Senn— tor P. H. McGarry in a-telephone message to the Pioneer last evening. “One hundred and one already have purchased their ‘transportation and made reservatjons and at least thirty more have announced that they will thake the trip” ““‘Sanator McGarry will leave Walker Monday night for St. Paul where he will “assist in completing arrange- ments for the excursion which leaves that ' city ‘Wednesday night for Clo- que - % g “If is indeed gratifying to me that the i'{erchants association and Com- mercial' club of Bemidji are taking such an active inz:est in the trip and the plan of taking dinner with the farmers at their picnic is unique and will prove the biggest feature of the entire program,” said the sena- tor. . “The committee knows that Bemidji would .. properly .. entertain: 78 #sitors, for it has- -arreputdtion’: for accomplishing any purpose that it might undertake.” ~ <The excursionists will spend June 17 in Bemidji and the commercial organizations. are planning splendid entertainment. Many of the visitors will be mak- ing their first trip to Northern Min- nesota and this section is certain to be much benefited, as the legislators will be given opportunity to learn that we have wonderful agricultural opportunrity here and to observe the progress which has been made. SWEDISH STEAMER TORPEDOED London, June 4.—The Swedish steamer Lapland has been torpedoed, says the British admiralty. The crew and four passengers have been landed at Petershead. Little Girl Injured. Mary, the seven-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lloyd, suf- fered a painful injury last evening when she fell from a swing at the North Side school, her left arm being broken. Mrs. E. L. Benner left last night for Mankato and Judson, Minnes- sota, where she will visit her par- ents and other relatives. Her sister, Miss Florence Johnson, who has been attending high school in Bemidji this year, accompanied her, and will spend the summer with her parents at Judson. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Pitts of Grand Forks will arrive at the Jester farm this evening and will spend a couple of weeks as this popular summer re- sort. They are making the trip by auto. MALOY REPLEVINS SAFE Claims Steel Box Was Taken: From Place of Business by Indian Officers Without Authority. SAYS HE WAS STRUCK BY AGENT Claiming that the two officers of the Indian department, J. P. Brandt and W. W. Thomasen, who entered his place of business on Third street last evening and hauled his safe to the street, did so without authority, J. E. Maloy today caused Garfield Akerberg, coroner, to serve replevin papers upon the agents, causing them to turn the safe over to that official. Mr. Maloy is conducting a cigar and soft drink establishment in the building formerly occupied by A. B. Hazen as a saloon. The officers en- tered the place early last evening and after searching the room dempnaed that the safe be opened. This Malgy refused to do and the agents dragged the safe to'the door and then to the corner of the Northern National bank where a horse was ‘hitched to it and it was hauled to the county jail where it was securely locked in a steel cell. The officers maintain that there is liquor in the safe and claim they have ‘authority to search personal belongings or private residences whenever they so desire. Mr. Maloy refused to open the safe but said that he would do if a proper search warrant was secured. He at- tempted to keep the officers from taking the safe and while doing so was struck several times by Officer Brandt, according to his claim and those of numerous witnesses. ; Thomasen is the man who stopped Dr. E. W. Johnson, one Bemidji's prominent physicians, as he was re- kturning from a country visit; several weeks ago and searched his machine for liquor. o B b ‘Mr. Maloy. says that if there i a liquor in the safe it was not placed there by him. The safe contains a diamond ring, a watch and some money belonging to Mrs. Maloy and many valuable papers. The safe is now held at the Aker- berg-Kittleson & company clothing store. Attorney Carl L. Heffron is representing Mr. Maloy. WILSON’S NOTE DELIVERED TO CARRANZA AND GARCIA (United Press) ‘Washington, June 4.—President Wilson’s Mexican note has been de- livered to Carranza and Garcia, says Consul Silliman in a message to the state department. It has not been learned whether a message has also reached Villa. Continues to Increase. The membership limit of the Municipal Court Auto club has not yet been reached and as a conse- quence the application of Dr. C. R. Sanborn, accompanied by the reg- ular initiation fee of two dollars was accepted. The application was accepted upon the recommendation of P. J. Russell, city attorney, and John Zacharias, patrolman. The doctor qualified by turning around in the inter-section of the -street. Mrs. D. D. Miller and daughter, Gene, left yesterday for Hayward, Wis., where they will spend several weeks as the guests of Mr. Miller’s Ksister, Mrs. J. Jorgenson. Mr. Jor- | genson is owner of the well known Round Lake summer resort at Hay- ward. Over 1,000,000 of 2,500,000 wo- men in New York are foreign born. By “HOP" VOCATIONAL TRAINING NECESSARY IN - - EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS OF TODAY Dr. J. H. Gray, in Commencement Ad+ dress, Tells of Advantages Offered in Schools of Present Time. 21 PRESENTED WITH DIPLOMAS Supt. Dyer and Dr. Smith Compliment Graduates Upon Completing Course 41 to Enter High School. : Vocational training, explaining that it is necessary and important in the educational institutions of today, was one of the principal points brought out by Dr. John H. Gray, head of the economics department of the State University, in his com- mencement address'to the twenty-one graduates of the Bemidji high school in the auditorium of the Methodist church Thursday evening. " . Dr. Gray, who is a scholarly speaker; compared. the schools - of medieval times with those of today, tracing the advancement' step by step. He dwelt upon the fact that today it is imperative that eévery young Pperson must possess knowl- edge of some vocation if they are to reach that :point so universally de- sired, success. Concerns Rural Children, '’ ' That vocational training is of ap- solute necessity to children of the rural distrigts’ as’ well as to those of villages, ¥0wns and cities, was the declaration ‘of the ‘speaker. ' " The commencement exercises were opened by Vieson's ten-piece or- chestra, which played a pleasing .se- lection, invocation by Rev. 8. E. P. White of . .the Presbyterian church and'arsong, “Stars of the Summer | Night,” by the boys of the Glee club, which was much-enjoyed. A solo, “Good Bye,” by Robert Shaw, one of the graduates, was loudly eqcored, Parents’ Interest Appreciated. ~J W. P. Dyer, superintendent of the Bemidji-schools; in -a" short . talk hanked “the -parents of Bemidji for the interest which they have taken and are taking in the Bemidji schools, stating that their support is absolutely to conduct an institu- tion of so high a standard as we now possess. He said that the graduates of 1915 were the first pupils he {handed diplomas to, signifying that they had completed their eighth grade, four years ago, and that he had watched their progress with much interest. The superintendent regretted that |the membership had dwindled from 71 to 50 less, but expressed | appreciation that even the parents of 21 had provided opportu- nity to their boys and girls to com- plete the course, in many instances great sacrifices being necessary. He then introduced Dr. Gray. Miss Newton Sings. At the conclusion of Dr. Gray's imasterly -address, Miss Margaret Newton, supervisor of music, sang “At Dawning.” This was Miss New- ton’s last public appearance in Be- midji as a member of the public school faculty as next fall she goes to Moorhead where she has accepted !a fine position, and she was highly complimented by hearty applause, il- i lustrating the favor which she has won since coming to Bemidji two years ago. ) Mr. Dyer remarked that the state- ments as made by Dr. Gray have been proven correct and said that Bemidji is fortunate in having such important departments as cooking, sewing, manual training, public speaking, agriculture and commercial branches |in its courses. Dr. E. H. Smith, president of the board of education, after congratu- {lating the members ofthe *class in {completing the high school course, ;presented them with their diplomas. | The program was closed by the |Boys’ Glee club which sang “Sweet Genevieve.” | 41 to Enter High School. *Miss Ethelyn Hall, junior high school principal, announced this morning that 41 eighth grade pu- pils would be presented with gradua- tion diplomas this afternoon. Of this inumber a large percentage plan to enter the high school next fall. The graduates are: Minnie Anderson, Maurice Angval, Florence Bagley, Flossie Baumgard- ner, Martin Becker, John Cahill, Avis Cameron, Nellie Crowell, Mar- cus. Dicaire, Gladys Getchell, Emma Goltz, - Martha Grimm, Belle Henry, Max... Hoffman, . Edna.. Jorgenson, Gladys Loitved, Hovey Lord, Myrtle (Continued on last page).