Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, June 26, 1915, Page 1

TAAN TR N "@ o Ve VOLUME 13, NO. 153. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, nrmtzxmma, JUNE 26, 1915. j BRITISH CRITICISE PROGRESS ¥ WAR () ; " % <, Disappointment Prevails Amo. o, - tions of Allies Because of Indecisiv Developments--Pessimism Grows. ‘DISSATISFACTION IN GERMANY Growing Indications That a Triumph- al Termination of Struggle is Be- ginning to Be Doubted. By J. W. T. MASON. New York, June 26.—A period of criticism is developing among the Allies which reveals the germ of popular disappointment at the inde- cisive progress of the war. In Ger- many, too, though a military govern- ment quickly suppresses all comments not favorably regarded by the au- thorities, there are growing indica- tions that a trimphal termination ot the war is beginning to be doubted. Pessimism Is, in fact, growing into the dominant international note. Pessimism has prevailed in Eng- land since the failure of the Anglo- French forces to develop the prom- ised spring offensive and since the inability of the Allies to make prog- ress toward Constantinople became increasingly apparent. The most re- cent expression of the feeling of gloom was uttered in the house of commons this week by Captain “Freddie” Guest, General French’s personal aid, and a memher of par- liament. Captain Guest returned from the front to speak in the housc of commons in favor of Lloyd George’s bill increasing the military munitions. He suggested the Brit- ish forces might have been over whelmed during the last six weeks if it had not been for the indeserib- able gallantry of the French. French Dissatisfied. ‘While the statement emphasizes France’s accumulation of ammuni- tion, the French people are neverthe- less becoming as dissatisfied with the delays of the victory as the British. Criticisms of General Joffre have been audible and the higher command is being blamed because the Germans ceem to have come to a permanent rest within French territory. Yes- terday this feeling of gloom grew vociferous in the chamber of deputies| and an open attack- was made on the government for what was deseribed as incompetence and shortsighted- ness. Socialists applauded the de- nunciation and although a sharp re- joinder by the premiem brought the scene to a close, there was much con- fusion at the end. Pessimism Prevalent. Undoubtedly this is symptomatic of the feeling of pessimism now prev- alent. Despite the government’s ability to rally a vast majority to its support, this fact cannot discount the disquietude which is national and not uartisan in its scope. A very similar parliamentary out- break has just occurred in the Prus- sian diet. Socialist members an- nounced their peace proclivities and started an uproar when Dr. Delbruck, Prussian minister of the interior, tried to answer them. When the minister asserted the war could only be successful if differing parties ceased reproaching one another, a new commotion broke out and Dr. Delbruck had to plead for a further|. hearing. It cannot be questioned that the German peace agitators are emboldened by their disbelief in any satisfactory ending of the war, no matter how long it continues. Doubt as to War’s End. Thus public opinion in the three principal countries at war is begin- ning at the very least to doubt whether any nation can emerge from the conflict a triumphal vietor. It is possible the diplomats of the war- ring nations might be able to find a basis for peace at this momeut which would be measurably satisfac- tory. But the terms would necessi- tate so many compromises that pub- lic opinion everywhere would be in- clined to accuse the diplomats of be- trayal of national interests. The popular will must first become accus- tomed to the idea of a compromise peace before such a termination of the war is possible. The first steps in this direction are now being taken. : To Attend Convention. A. G. Wedge, vice-president of the First National bank, will leave Mon- day night for St. Paul where he will attend the state bankers’ conven- tion. - Mr. and Mrs. George N. Millard of International Falls, who are en- route to the State Bankers’ conven- tion which is to be held in St. Paul next week, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Strickland. Mr. Mil- lard formerly lived in Bemidji and is now cashier of the First National bank of the border city. Although built early in the Chris- tian era without mortar, a stone church in Ireland still is in excellent condition. Alleged That Some Koochiching County Signers Not Voters. It is reported that proceedings will be started in district court at In- “ernational Falls to prevent the vo- “~of Koochiching county from L .,}‘n county option at the forth- com:. election on the ground that some of the signers of the petition for the election are not qualified vo- ters. Although the “roadhouse law™ was declared unconstitutional by the district court, the decision will have no effect on saloons coming under the act in Koochiching county. At present the state supreme court is acting on the matter and its decision will be final as to whether or not the law was constitutionally enacted. The law is still effective and several saloons about the north end of the county will soon feel the results of it, as County Attorney Jevne holds that the county commissioners have no further power to grant liquor li- censes. Two saloons at Ray will go out of business on July 10 when their licenses expire. Others will follow on July 24 and later dates. TRIAL TO ATTRACT NOTICE Porter Charlton Must Face Jury at Como, Italy, July Fourth to Answer Charge of Murdering Wife. HIS NAME HOUSEHOLD WORD By WILLIAM G. SHEPHERD Como, Italy, June 26.—Porter Charlton will not lack for friends in the little court room here when he is placed on trial July 4 for the murder of his beautiful actress-wife, Mary Scott Charlton. The young American’s name is a household word in the Como Lake region. The story -of the honey- moon murder is well known. And the Italians, like the French, sympa- thize with both the slain and the slayer in a “crime passionable.” The sympathy extends even to the offi- cials and is indicated by their wil- lingness to have the question of Charlton’s sanity introduced in the trial. I was not permitted to talk with Charlton, but I saw his quarters in the asylum. They look down upon Lake Como and up on the hillside where he and the woman years older than himself lived in a modest little house that has been fiattered by the name of Villa. In fact, from his window it is possible to see the roof of the little house, and the spot in Lake Como where the trunk bearing the battered body of the dead woman was discovered by the Como fisher- men. At every hand he sees the hills of Como which he and his strange and beautiful mate used to range in the (Continued on_last page). LR R R RS SRR LR E R RS SR * SUNDAY SERVICES IN * x : BEMIDJI CHURCHES * KR KKK K KKK KRR RKK¥D Catholic. Low mass at 7 a. m. High mass at 9 a. m. Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. Vespers at 8 p. m. Father J J. T. Philippe. St. Batholomew’s Episcopal. Sunday school, 10; Holy Commun- ion and sermon, 11; special musiec. Processional, “Holy, Holy, Holy”; Kyrie Eleison, Reade; Sanctus, Reade; Eucharistic hymn, duet, Irene McPherson and Helen Laurit- zen; offertory, “I Heard the Voice] of Jesus Say”; solo, Miss Torrance, with choir; recessional, “Come Thou Almighty King.” All members are urged to be present as we shall plan the schedule for services for July and August. Archdeacon Par- shall, rector. Presbyterian, Services in the morning at 11 o’clock. Sabbath school at 10 a. m. Young People’s meeting at 7 p. m. Evening service at 8 p. m. Rev. J. C. Strand will preach at both ser- vices. 8. E. P. White, D. D., pastor. Methodist Episcopal. Morning worship, 10:45; Sunday school at 12, A. T. Carlson, supt.; (Continued on last page) w0 arzacx smons.— |FORWARD NOVENENT ONSTREET PARADE Business Conditions of United States Far Better Today Than in Some Time—Insurance Men Authority. CONSIDERED SUBSTANTIAL BASIS Charles W. Scovel is a lecturer on life insurance at the Univer- sity of Pittsburgh, associate gen- eral agent of one of the big in- surance companies and a leader in the movement to have life in- surance made the subject of thorough special courses in the schools and universities. He was asked by the United Press to tell of the present situation in this country from insurance standpoint and to say why it was that $750,000,000 were put into life insurance by the people of this country last year. By CHARLES W. SCOVEL Pittsburgh, Pa., June 26.—Busi- ness conditions are undoubtedly far better today that for a long time. Of course the current is not yet strong, save in war order channels. In many lines little improvement in actual results has yet been mearsured. But confidence is here. It is wide- spread now, and is expanding. Peo- ple-feel that a general forward move- ment is already well under way. ‘Watchful waiting for whatever may turn up is at an end. It has been re- placed by active planning and the starting of things. The only eye now watchful is that seeking an empty bandwagon seat in the prosperity procession. This is confirmed by what I learn from life insurance men—from com- pany heads down to the agent cir- culating upon an industrial route. I consider it an extremely substantial basis upon which to generalize. The life insurance agents in their respec- tive lines reach every class of peo- ple, few can so soon sense a return of business assurance and pulse its probable trend. Certainly this is not a case of “the wish being father to the thought” for last year’s poor condi- tions in the Pittsburgh district did not prevent new policies for $85,000,- 000 being placed here. That was a substantial gain over any previous year. It was not all “big” insurance. The small “industrial” policy and the income and endowment policies’ writ= ten in four, five or six figures were represented, each of them, by in- creases. i The small endowment and income policies probably showed the great- est increase above normal. Herein it might be said, is to he found strong evidence: (1) That the business depression was, as a certain well known leader of our national thought and action has said, largely ““psychological.” (2) That thrift has been greatly encouraged by the example of hard times within our own country and by the smoke and ruin of war abroad. The man who in the course of hard times can even be successfully urged to put his money into a policy that will protect his family against his death over a certain number of years (Continued on last page.) THREE MORE MEMBERS OF MEDICAL FACULTY QUIT It became known late yesterday in Minneapolis that the resignations of three additional faculty members of the department of medicine of the University of Miiinesota have been filed. Dr. G. D. Head, assistant pro- fessor of medicine, and Dr. P. A. Hoff, instructor of medicine, confirm- ed the rumors that their resignations had been placed in the hands of the board of regents. Dr. A. R. Hall, instructor in medicine, it is said, has resigned, but he could not be reached for confirmation of the report this noon. A new element appears to have caused the latest set of resig- nations. the board of regents of the Mayo foundation endowment of $2,000,- 000, was dominant in the causes as- signed for the four resignations last week, the doctors resigning yester- day are opposed to the resolutions passed by the regents silencing fur- ther discussion during the trial per- iod of six years, in which the univer- sity is to observe the workings of the arrangement. ‘While the acceptance by TOBEFEATUREOF BEMIDJ'SFOURTH Automobile- Owners of City Urged to Enter Cars, Thereby Assisting in Providing Brilliant Spectaole. HUNDREDS TO CELEBRATE HERE Splendid Program, With: Races, Band and Baseball Game, Attracts Many —Is Free ta All Do you own an: autemobile? May- be you are the proud ;possessor of .a Ford? No matter what car you drive, where you live or who you are, you should see Frank Koors at once. He is looking for you. He wants to talk to you. What does he want, you ask. An- swer: Your car ‘for just onme hour. He wants to enter it -in the big auto- mobile parade of Mogday, July 6. Just how many car owhers have re- ported and agreed to" enter has not yet been recorded, but'the pian is to make this the biggest #nd best auto parade ever had in the state. Some will spend considerable time in decorating their cars; while others will enter their cars, garbed in flags and bunting. Whether you expect to decorate or not, give Mr. Koors your namg and enter your car. Help make this a banner event. If you are -after the prize money just give the decorations a little time. First prize will be $16.00 cash, sec- ond prize, $10.00. Business men are also planning to enter floats in the parade, some being from Nymore. Provided there are six or more floats in the parade, equal prizes to the autos will be given. Start at Fair Grounds. The parade starts at ~the fair Weather Causes Committee to Make Changes in Tournament Plans. Rain of the past two days has caused the committee of the Bemidji Tennis club tournament to postpone the games which were scheduled to be played last night and this eve- ning. As a consequence the Friday games will be played Monday and this evening’s contests Tuesday. The schedule for the next three days fol- low: Sunday games—H. C. Baer vs. George Strickland; K. Guenther vs. J. 8. Hedges and W. J. Twohy vs. R. L. Given. Monday games—A. A. An- drews vs. A. L. Barker; M. J. Brown vs. Glenn Hunt; Tom Ervin vs. 8. T. Stewart; O. H. Manaugh vs. N. E. Given and Forest Halgren vs. Wilbur Lycan. Tuesday games—H. L. Wil- cox vs. E. H. Denu; W. L. Brooks vs. P. H. Hayner; Carl Johnson vs. D. L. Stanton; J. K. Given vs R. E. Feir and C. S. Randall vs. George Lindebergh. The tournament is held for the purpose of securing aver- ages to be used in a handicap match which is to follow. POLK COUNTY MAN HELD Ole H. Lee of Theodore Arraigned Be- fore Judge Simons on Charge of Embezzling Postoffice Funds. GIVEN FREEDOM ON $500 BAIL Charged with the embezzlement of $186.97 from the Theodore, Polk county, postoffice; Ole H. Lee was arraigned before Judge Hiram A. Si- mons, United States commissioner, yesterday afternoon. Lee is the postmaster at Theodore, located in a farming community of Polk county, and is accused of appropriating money order funds for his own use. The accounts of the office were re- cently checked by a postoffice in- spector and the shortagesfound. Lee, grounds entrance promptly at 10:45 and will pass down Beltrami avenue to the Markham hotel corner, turn west on Second street to Minnesota avenue, go north on Minnesota av- enue to Fifth street, on Fifth street to Beltrami avenue, south on Bel- trami to Fourth street, east on Fourth street to Bemidji avenue, south on Bemidji avenue to Third street, west on Third street to Min- nesota avenue and morih-on mn&fever to-the federal term. of. distriet sota avenue to the City hall, where all citizens will join in singing “The Star Spangled Banner,” led by the Bemidji band and H. Vieson, director. The Parade Judges. The parade judges will be selected by the Woman’s Study club and will be stationed on the balcony of the Markham hotel and the prizes will be awarded by them. Indications are that this year's Fourth of July celebration will ex- ceed anything ever before held in this section of the state. From every who is considered one of the most reliable farmers in Polk county, im- mediately paid the shortage and a short time later $68 was returned to him, it being discovered that the amount missing was less than at first believed. Lee was placed under arrest by Frank Tufts, deputy United States marshal, and brought to Bemidji. He waived examination and was bound court, to be held at Fergus Falls. Bail was placed at $500 and this was furnished by O. E. Ophus of Fosston and A. D. Nelson of Bagley. Friends claim that Lee’s credit is absolutely good and feel confident that the shortage was the result of carelessness. . MAGAZINE SOLICITOR WANTED Fake Subscription Canvasser Working Minnesota, on Way Here. section comes the word’ that both country and townfolk are planning to celebrate in Bemidji. Last year ousands of out-of-town people were guests in this city anll all were much pleased. A Free Celebration. This is to be a strictly free cele- bration. Outsiders are not allowed to pay for anything except what they eat and drink. No admission charges will be made, either on the down town streets or at the fair grounds. Automobile races, horse races, motor- cycle races, etc., will be pulled off on the race track. A championship baseball game will be played - be- tween Bemidji and Fosston. ‘It is expected that a large delegation will accompany the Fosston team here. All towns and country districts have been billed for miles around and in every city in this section are posters heralding the good news of a free celebration in Bemidji, the ‘“Magic City of the North.” ‘ Privileges are in charge of E. B. Berman; contests on streets, J. K. Given; advertising, E. H. Denu; wa- ter sports, George T. Baker; auto races, W. K. Denison; auto parade, Frank Koors. Mr. Berman is also chairman of the general committee under whose - able direction last year’s celebration was so successfully carried out. Of the 101,000 primary schools in the Russian empire nearly 60,000 are| Tail county and was enroute to her Kenfield. under direct control of government. Police officials of this city have received warning from the Curtis Publishing company to watch for Walter Bradford, alias Walter Hen- sen, alias Harry Crawford and alias several other names, a fake subscrip- tion solicitor. Bradford is mnow headed this way and is soliciting subscriptions for the Ladies’ Home Journal, The Saturday Evening Post and several other magazines and se- cures subscriptions readily as he pre- tends to be a mute. A reward of $25 has been offered for his ar- rest. Bradford issues receipts on letter heads of the Simpson’Literary Exchange. & HAVE HOLIDAY SOON Washington, June 26.—*Only one week more” was the thought today of thousands of government employes, whose annual Saturday half-holiday season begins a week from today. This is the last Saturday until Oc- tober that the clerks will work until 4:30. Next Saturday they stop at 1 @clock and also usher in the week- end half holiday period by having the following Monday off to celebrate the nation’s Independence Day. Miss Edith Stomberg of Quiring ‘was the guest of Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Randahl yesterday and this morn- ing. Miss Stomberg has been teach- s aaes rosrromm> (G 1S GERMAN GOVERNMENT ANXIOUS T0 RETAIN FRIENDSHIP OF UNITED STATES BEMIDJI VISIT PLEASANT Fred Vibert, Secretary of Legislative Excursion; Writes Commercial Club Thanking City for Hospitality., VISITORS TO RECEIVE PICTURES ‘When the legislative excursionists were in Bemidji last week the state- ment was repeatedly made that this city provided the most interesting entertainment of any place visited during the trip and every member of the party seemed to enjoy the stay and to appreciate the hospttality ex- tended. Today, R. H. Schumaker, president of the Bemidji Commercial club, re- ceived a letter from Senator Fred D. Vibert, one of the active workers in bringing about the trip which re- sulted so successfully, in which he says: “As secretary of the committee having charge of the tour of the leg- islators through Northern Minnesota, permit me to convey to you my most hearty appreciation for the pleasant and efficient manner in which the people of your city greeted us and entertained us. “The occasion will be pleasantly and long remembered by us, and we feel that Northern Minnesota will be benefited by this tour.” Mr. Schumaker today acknowledged receipt of the senator’s letter and informed him that in order that the legislators who made the trip might have a remembrance of the occasion, a picture of the party, taken on the beautiful site of the state’s sixth normal school, will be mailed to each lawmaker. In a letter received from Senator L. H. Nord, he says: “I felt confi- dent that Bemidji would entertain the legislators well and I was more than pleased with the splendid re- ception accorded them. I am proud that Bemidji is in the district which I represent in the legislature.” ANNUAL PICNIC TOMORROW * Sons of Herman to Hold Outing on Shores of Mud Lake. "It is expected that a large number of Bemidjians will attend the annual picnic of the Sons of Herman which is to be held on the shores of Mud Lake at Puposky tomorrow. There will be races of all kinds, the Be- midji baseball team will play and the band will provide music. The committee in charge promises that there will be something doing every minute of the day. Two special trains will leave Bemidji for Puposky tomorrow morning, one starting at 7:30 a. m., and the other at 9:30. During past years the Sons of Her- man have held their picnic at the outlet. Everybody attending is re- quested to take their own lunch baskets. TAGGART IS INDICTED ON CONSPIRACY CHARGE (United Press) Indianapolis, June 26.—Thomas Taggart, Mayor Bell and other demo- cratic Indiana politicians, were in- dicted today for alleged conspiracy in elections. The trial date was set for July 7. - DERNBERG TO0 REACH BERLIN THIS AFTERNOON (United Press) Copenhagen, June 26.—Dernberg is scheduled to reach Berlin some time this afternoon. He has cabled his denial “to the charges that he had been mistreated by the British, say- ing that they have been splendid. William Chichester entertained at a stag party at his Birchmont Beach summer home last evening, the fol- lowing being present, R. B. Lycan, J. .| M. Herbert, Lee LaBaw, H. M. Stan- ton, Alex Doran, Charles Cominsky, C. C. Cross, Dr. W. K. Denison, Mar- tin E. Kenfield and Henry Cominsky. A delicious lunch was served at the close of the evening, Mrs. Chichester ing a spring term of school in Otter being assisted by Mrs. Martin E. home. Cards were played and the affair was most enjoyable. THE CUB REPORTER SCOOP WHY TH GRIEE AR ONE -CAN A STRANGER BE OF HELP? I - r(v,s’/""r i 3 ,‘/_A «/"/él![“ On With The Dance---Let Joy Be Uncontinued PO:? Ioo! By "HOP DO YOU TAKE .| TYHIS WoMAN NOU SAID SOME - Leading Newspaper of Berlin Edit- orially Comments on Present Rela- tions of Two Countries. WILL HAVE INFLUENCE ON NOTE Appropriation Bill Passed by French Deputies—Nation is Prepared to Fight to Bitter End. (United Press) Berlin, June 26.—Germany de- sires to retain the friendship that now exists with the United States and the first messages sent to Amer- ica expressing an indifference as to whether that country “entered the war were gross misrepresentations. So speaks the Berliner Tageblatt, a powerful exponent of the German chancellor’s policies, editorially. The position taken is expected to have much influence on the German-Amer- ican situation. Were Misinformed. The article gives a comprehensive survey of the misunderstandings be- tween Germany and the United States, and will go a long way toward checking reaction expected before the next German reply is sent to ‘Washington. The editorial says that evidently America was as badly misinformed as to Germany’s atti- tude, as was Germany regarding America. In fact, Germany is anx- ious to maintain friendliness with the United States. Editorials have disavowed the responsibility of state- ments of German-Americans against the United States government and that present relations are not bad. The ammunition problem is ex- pected to be the only difficulty before a satisfactory agreement can be reached, although the United States, legally, is helping to prolong the war by shipping war munitions to belligerent nations. Public opinion, however, demands that Germany coi- tinue using submarines as it is her only effective weapon against Eng- land. Foodstuffs Arrive. Paris, June 26.—The arrival of th¢ first consignment of foodstuffs (gon_g Switzerland to be supplied to Luxem- berg until the harvest is reaped caus- ed the greatest rejoicing today.in-the Grand Duchy. The situation has been desperate for some time. The Lux- emberg government sought relief through the American committee for relief in Belgium which was power- less to act, and lacked co-operation in England -and Germany. England declined to permit a pass- age via Holland of foodstuffs destined for the Grand Duchy. . Fight to War’s End. The bill appropriating a billion, one hundred and twenty million dol- lars to cover the government expenses for three months beginning July 1, passed almost unanimously in the chamber of deputies. The vote was 492 to 1. Alexander Ribot, minister of finance, asserted the necessity of France buying as little abroad for requirements of the war as possible, which is one of the most important economies for the country. Ribot said he could affirm again the people of France would fight to the end, no matter how long the war might last, and that in the midst of difficulties France had taken a view which she should keep. The country, re declared, would reject with indig- nity any weakness for an instant. The deputies listened in silence to the statesman, and the proceedings were in remarkable contrast to the disordered session of yesterday. SQUIRREL WHISKY POPULAR Chief Ripple Holds Samples Taken From Bemidji “Bootleggers.” Patrons of “blind pigs” will do well by calling at the Bemidji police station before again seeking alcoholic beverages and sample one of the con- fiscated bottles now in Chief Ripple’s possession. One look should be suffice to satisfy any thirst and kill any desire for liquor. The “liquor” has the proper color but those who have had the nerve to taste it claim that this feature. is its only resemb- lance to the real stuff. From appear- ances one would judge the distiller had used large quantites of snuff, chewing tobacco, rain water and other ingredients in the manufacture. "The’ best specimen of real “squirrel whisky” was taken from John Ausk who was recently arrested for selling intoxicating liquor at the Lake Shore hotel. One Drunk Gets Fine. George Rohe was arraigned before. Judge Crowell in municipal court and fined two dollars, with an alternative of three days in jail, this morning, on a charge of intoxication. Rohe was' attending the Nymore carnival and claims that he purchased the whisky ‘in' that village. The fine was ‘paid. 2 A i