Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, July 13, 1915, Page 1

VOLUME 13, NO. 166. [ G, JULY 18 1015 GERMANS FAIL IN ATTACJ( ONWARSAW New Olennve From South Defeated|nounces that a copy of “The Mac,” for Time Beirg—General Tries to |the tri-ennial book published by the B Do Too ! ‘l/ students of Macalester college, St. Paul, has been received at the pub- lic library. The official photogra- pher for this publication is Ralph Gracie, of Bemidji, a graduate of the ncal high school and best known o residents here through his con- nection with the electric light com- pany. In college circles Gracie is recognized as “The Macalester Col- lege Kodak Fiend,” his pictures of college activities being widely eir-| culated, especially on sport pages of St. Paul dailies. For speed pic- tures he uses a shutter which is the fastest made for hand cameras and with it he has been enabled to secure pictures of any object in motion, in- cluding Lincoln Beachey, the aviator who was killed by a fall at the expo- sition, while he was flying at his best during, the state fair last fall, Bob Burman, Louis Disbrow and other famous racers. .Mr. Gracie has been a student at Macalester faor two years and follows photography mere- ly as a hobby, being employed while attending school as an electric spe- cialty salesman. He is spending his summer vacation in the employ of the power company. Work of “Kodl.k Fiend” Attracts At- tention in Cellege Paper and Dailies - —op, ’ol, MISTAKE IN mvn..*?oe, *lumas Russians Given Reinforcements . Are Within Easy Reach of Reserve Munitions—Accusations Unjust. By J. W. T. MASON. New York, July 13.—The Ger- mans have been defeated for the time being in their efforts to reach Warsaw from the Marshal von Mackensen has committed the frequent Slav error of trying to do too much at once, and German strate- gy in the east again is failing to crush the Russians by a decisive de- feat. south. A Single Offensive. E Until the fall of Lemberg, the Teutonic forces in Galicia were con- centrated upon a single offensive— the recovery of the lost Austro-Hun- garian province. But after the Slavs evacuated Lemberg, Mackensen di- vided his armies. He sent one com- mand eastward to drive the Russians - out of the rest of Galicia, while he himself moved to the north into Po- land and started for Warsaw. From that moment the Teutons began to meet with difficulties. Large Reinforcements, The Russians undoubtedly have sent large reinforcements into south- ern Poland, and Mackensen’s diffi- culties are furuther increased because of the better communications at the disposal of the Slavs. The Slavs are within easy reach of reserve muni- tions. SHRINERS COUNCIL FORMALLY OPENS TODAY AT SEATTLE Seattle, Wash., July 13.—In a gorgeous array of barbaric splendor, with more than 100 highly trained bands and well drilled patrols par- ticipating, all garbed in uniforms of brilliant oriental design, the imperial potentate of the Shrine order today was escorted throtgh the streets of Seatile to the Moore theater to open the forty-first annual session of the organization. The council was officially opened by Potentate Swalwell of Nile Tem- ple, Seattle. Addresses bidding the nobles warm welcome to the state and city were made by Governor Lis- ter, Mayor Hiram C. Gill, Chairman J. E. Chilberg and Judge Thomas Burke, and were responded to in fit- ting manner by the imperial poten- tate, Dr. Frederick R. Smith. The day will close with three mammoth balls, all taking place at the same time on three. different] floors. 'The imperial council dele- gates and their wives at the Hippo- doubtedly German strategic reasons drome; the members of the bands and that caused a division of the Teuton- | patrols and their wives at the Ar- ic strength after the recapture of|mory and the rank and file of the £ Lemberg. 1f Warsaw were now in|order on the new Bell street dock. 5 peril because of the chances taken | pere the upper and lower floors will by Mackensen, the glory would have | he used, with room for 2,000 dancers been Germany’s. The responsibility,|at the same time. therefore, for the actual confusion is equally—Germany’s. Recovery Not Expected. There is evidence that the Rus- sian recovery was not expected by the Germans. An effort is being made to create the impression that the fault lies with the Austrians, whose troops are being used almost exclusively for the final drive through eastern Galicia. This accusation is unjust. The German general staff is prac- tically responsible for all the opera- tions against Russia. It was un- BEMIDJI'S NEW “MOVIE” GIBBONS OUTPOINTS MISKE IN FIRST BOUT UNDER NEW BOXING LAW Throughout this issue on various pages will be found items to look for a new “MOVIE” on Third street the latter part of the week. Moving movements are promised by the pro- prietor at 10 cents. The public is urged to attend the first week, or rather the opening day, as the price may change, if the building will not hold the crowds. The Pioneer sug- gests that the advertising copy of the “MOVIE” be followed closely so that not a single “act” will be miss- ed in the great and only “REEL” known as “MOVIE, Moving Move- ments.” The proprietor is one of Bemidji’s popular business men and gives assurance that he is able to deliver the ‘““goods.” The admission price the first day will be 10c. Legalized boxing made its bow to a super-heated and perspiring audi- ence of possibly 3,800 fans at the St. Paul auditorium last night. It was much too warm for fast boxing and this was made abundant evident in all of the four bouts. Tommy Gib- bons easily outpointed Billy Miske, but not by as wide a margin as he could have enjoyed. Tommy felt the heat and seemed satisfied with the showing that he is Miske’s master in boxing, in footwork and in slug- ging. Mike O’'Dowd removed all doubt as to his superiority over Wil- lie Schaffer of Chicago. " e BROWN DEFEATS RROOKS IN TENNIS TOURNAMENT SEVEN CHILDREN TAKEN TO STATE SCHOOL AT OWATONNA One of the most interesting sets of the tournament which is being con- ducted by the Tennis club was play- ey yesterday afternoon between At- torney M. J. Brown and W. L. Brooks, both being players of ex- ceptional ability. The first set of the series was won by Brooks, 8-6, but Brown came back strong, win- ning the next set, 6-2 and the third, 6-4. The third set of the Given- Manaugh match was played last eve- ning, the former wining the series, 2-6, 10-8 and 6-2. There are sev- eral games of the second and third rounds yet to be played and the par- Seven boys and girls, ranging in age from four to fourteen years, children of Mrs. Nellie Peterson of Puposky, were taken to the State Public school at at Owatonna, for de- pendent and neglected children, last evening. A hearing was held before Judge M. A. Clark of the probate court, yesterday and he decided that the school would be the proper place for the children. They were recent- ly deserted by their mother. Their father, Charles Peterson, died some ‘time ago. They were taken to the school by Sherifé Johnson and Mrs. George Anderson. - GRACIE'S FIOTURES FEATURED MOI T0 BE BURIED HIERE SEASON TICEETS Body of Frohn Farmer Who in Jeal- ous Rage Brought About Double Tragedy, Brought to Bemidji. NOTE ABSOLVES HIM OF BLAME FORCHAUTAUQUA ARENOWONSALE Necessary to Sell ”Ofl ‘Worth, at Two Dollars Each, Before Signers Will Be Released From Guarantee. COMES HERE AUGUST 8 TO 7 Accompanied by his brother, G. G. Moi, a well known farmer of Frohn togvnship, the body of T. J. Moi, 365, who Sunday murdered Miss Alma Gutterud, 19, of Thief River Falls, and then killed himself at the David Aitkin farm, two and a half miles north of Park River, was brought to Bemidji this morning and inter- ment will be made in the Frohn township cemetery. Moi had been a resident of Bel- trami county for about 22 years and was well known here. He was high- 1y respected and known as an indus- trious farmer. Insane jealousy, revealed in a ser- ies of notes written by Mo, the last being .written evidently after he kill- ed the girl and just before he com- mitted suicide, caused the double crime. Prior to his murder of the Bemidji’s Course One of Best Pro- vided by Redpath- Vuwter Bureau —C. H. Plnttenbnr' on ngmm Bemidji’s first chautauqua is to be held here August 3 ‘to 7, inclusive, and season tickets, allowing entrance to all the entertdinments were placed on sale today ‘at twol doliars each. About fifty Bemidji: business men were anxious to secure a chautauqua for Bemidji and in order to make necessary arrangems’nts, they signed a guarantée that they would sell at = least $600 worth of: season -tickets. girl he forced her to sign a state-|y¢ these tickets are mot sold they ment, written by himself, exempt- must make up the deficiency.- In ing him, Moi, of blame for the af- fair. Two blows upon the head with a blunt instrument of some kind, one of which fractured the girl’s head, followed by a revolver shot which took effect in the left temple, were used to kill the girl. One bullet, which he fired into his own temple, killed Moi. Discovery of the double crime was made late Sunday by a farmhand, John Snow, who came home after spending the day in the ecity, to find the house.locked. He succeeded in making his way in and found the two dead bodies. That he believed farmhands on the Aitkin farm, of which he was fore- man, and where the girl was employ- ed, had interfered with his suit for the girl’s favor, is shown by Moi’s several letters. The statement which Mol forced the girl to sign follows: “I, the undersigned, do not blame T. G. Moi for the treatment he gave me, for I was to blame, in part,’my- self.” This letter was written by Moi, the girl writing her own name with a this connection it should be plainly understood that the:receipts at the gate after the chautauqua has start- ed do not apply on thie amount guar- anteed, so that it is mecessary to sell the $600 worth of tickets before the first entertainment in order that those ‘who have made possible the chautaugua may be cleared. An Excellent Course. Bemidji's course is one of excel- lence and the tent should be filled to its utmest at each program. - One of the chautauqua speakers will be C. H. Plattenburg, who will discuss the relation of town and country and the conservation of business and com- munity life. Arouses Enthusiasm. Nothing in recent years has aroused more intense enthuriasm i rural districts than the docirines of community interests. Plattenburg Is the tprror ¢ logue house business and .0 masterful address the ncc maintaining the town, wiia"its and stores and factories, its [.oxt trembling hand, indicating that ‘Moi}:] probably. was-then.threatening - her with death. MINNESOTA DAY JULY 22 /|prompted Mr. Dickens to write J. E. ‘| Boobar with regard to his stock of Governor Hammond Will Speak at Exposition at That Time. July 22 will be Minnesota day at the Panama-Pacific exposition at San Francisco. This was announced by Governor Hammond yesterday. The governor received word from Pres- ident C. C. Moore of the fair that ap- propriate exercises will be held on that day and a tree will be planted on the grounds by Minnesotans. Gov- ernor Hammond will leave Wednes- day night over the Great Northern for a two weeks’ Western tour. The tourists will be in San Francisco on Minnesota day and Governor Ham- mond will be the chief speaker at the celebration. W. H. Gemmell, general manager of the Minnesota & International railroad, who is’ a colonel on the governor’s staff, will not be able to make the trip. C. H. PLATTENBURG. and its rural delivery, in order to main- tain civilization at its highest flow and" give the younger people who are born and brought up in the community the best possible advantage. His lecture i3 a_ brilliant- contribution to the thought of the times and of vast in- terest to the community’s live wires. ALLIES WILL NOT CONSENT (United Press) London, July 13.—The Allies are not willing to consent to any plans of German interned liners sailing un- der the United States flag as pro- posed in a .Berlin dispatch yester- day. This would be violation of chapter five in the declarations of London. ALL BILLS AGAINST CELEBRATION COMMITTEE SHOULD BE TURNED IN The Fourth of July ' committee chairman, E.'B. Berman, wants all bills against this committee turned in at once so that a report can be made by Saturday of this week. “There is plenty of money in the treasury to meet all bills,” said Mr. Berman, “and IL.am anxious to settle all accounts. It will be more diffi- cult to get your money after Satur- day of this week and every person having an account against this com- mittee should turn in his bill to me at once.” Indications are that affer all bills are paid there will be a small bal- ance, which will be turned over to the treasury of the Merchants’ association. A complete report will State Forester Cox Here. ‘W. T. Cox, state forester, was in Bemidji last evening, being eroute from the state park at Lake Itasea to St. Paul. Miss Bina M. West, head of the Ladies of the Maccabees, has declined ticipants are urged to play them as soon as possible. SCOOP EEEK KK KKK KK KKK KK * SAINTS AND MILLERS * x TERRORS IN A. A. RACE * KKK KKK KKK KKK KY The past week has been the most sensational of the 1915 race in the American association. St. Paul, by winning eight straight games from Louisville and Indianapolis, has climbed to. within but one game of first place. Louisville has suffer- ed eight consecutive defeats and has dropped out of the first division and Milwaukee has fallen to seventh place. Kansas City is back in the select column and Minneapolis, by a run of six straight victories; bids fair to be among the leaders within a day or.two. The race is now tighter than it has been at any time since the first {Gontinuso on laat peaw): THE CUB REPORTER (T \SNT FARTONOU FOR ME T0 an increase from $6,000 to 310 000 a year in her salary. be made and published as soon as it is accepted by the association. Mrs. Scoop And The Boss Wlll Be Warm Frlends IVE MADE UP M‘( MIND PRUNELLA)( HE HASTAH GET YOUR CONSENT - “[WILL NOT BET TRIED IIERI: ScHoL Pz caoes spLzwDD SCfl00L OFFICERS Clover and Al.fa.lfa. in Exeellent Con: | Assistant Postmaster Styl mhges Will Not Be Collected in Bemidji in Accordance With New Rule. WOULD CAUSE ADDED EXPENSE N Bemidji is not to benefit by a new regulation of the postoffice depart- ment at Washington, changing the parcel post system whereby packages may be collected in the business dis- trict of the city, and all parcels more than ten pounds in the residence district. It is believed that the change will go toward bettering the service throughout the United States, is the opinion of Albert Worth, as- sistant postmaster, who has just re- ceived a copy of the new ruling, but he explains that it could not be car- ried out here without adding to the expense of operating the office and this the department refuses. to al- low. 3 “The regulation has been ordered by the department at Washington as an experiment,” said Mr. Worth this afternoon. .“Its length of practice will depend upon the success it meets With in various cities. However, the plan looks good, and we ‘expect it to work out successfully in Bemidii when we are given proper permission. “The change will save patrons._of the office considerable work. In- stead of having to come to the post- office with all parcels, patrons may teléphone the office, and the collec- tor from the postoffice will pick up the parcels when on his regular rounds. It looks as if the change would be an excellent one for the publie.” Both Worth and Postmaster Erick- son are of the opinion that provi- sion will be made soon whereby Be- midji may be benefited by the new regulation. RAISE CHICKENS AT AGENCY White Leghorns Purchased For Reser- vation—Advertising Pays. Uncle Sam, up at the Red Lake Agency, has décided to go. into.the poultry business in addition to the many other' prosperous enterprises already. begun and operating success- ’rully under the di; ceuon of Supt. W. onung this department ’kind of chickens to raise. The story of the “Nary Chicken King” in the Pioneer sometime ago was the White Leghorns and as a result of this correspondence Mr. Boobar made the sale of five dozen of his choicest egg producers. The chickens were shipped from Bemidji Monday and brought a good price. “It pays to advertise” said Mr. Boobar when in the office shortly after the chickens ‘were put aboard the train. NEW ROAD BEING USED State Rural Highway Along Lake Shore in Excellent Condition. The new road to the Birchmont Beach summer hotel, running along the lake shore to the old Lunn farm and on out to State Rural Highway No. 9, is now in good condition and autoists driving to the head of the lake are urged to take. this scenic highway in preference to the old Tr- vine avenue road. It is considered by many to be the most picturesque of any of the drives and with lots of auto traffic this will develop ‘into a splendid road. Keller Visits Bemidji. C. E. Keller, of St. Paul, former state fire marshal, is spending sev- eral days in Bemidji. Mr. Keller now represents the Volunteer Fire- men Signal company of Minneapolis, manufacturers of the Rotary Auto- matic fire alarm: Mr. Keller will give a demonstration here tomorrow evening. During his term as fire marshal he made frequent ' official visits to Bemidji and is' well known here. Mrs. A. M. Davis of Akeley, Minn, is the guest of Dr. and Mrs. J. T. Tuomy of Twelfth street for a tewl days. dition—Inspection Invited, e Few farms in this section can boast of better crops than those which are to he found.on the school farm. The clover- field equals any to be found in ‘the state and the second growth of alfalfa is now eight-inches high.. The,school gardens, cared for by students, who report several times each week to B. M. Gile, agricul- turist, are in splendid condition. Mr. Gile said this morning that the school farm is open at all times and the public is invited to inspect it. ADJUDGE CARLSON INSANE Judge Clark Orders That Assailant of Joseph Olson Be Committed to Fergus Falls Asylum. BLAMES WITCHCRAFT FOR CRIME laborer, who early Saturday morning shot Joseph Olson, a Lammers township farmer during an ‘attack of violent insanity, was yesterday examined be- fore Judge M. A. Clark in probate court and adjuéged as insane. He will be taken to the insane asylum at Fergus Falls. During the examination Carlson testified that he attempted to end his life six years ago when he fired a revolver bullet into his head. This bullet remains lodged in his head, but because of its proximity to the brain it has never been removed. The examining doctors attribute his act of Saturday to “insanity caused by a self-inflicted bullet wound.” A large sear on the right side of Carlson’s head can now be seen. Carlson fails to remember much that took place at the time of the shooting and he feels no remorse or regret that the crime. took place. He admits that he is in need of medical attention and is willing to be sent to the asylum. He claims that he will not be able to get rest until there is “peace” in the vicinity in which he has resided, claiming that an element of ‘“witcheraft” has ex- isted there from which he was un- able to escape. The-unfortunate man insists that the victim ‘of the shooting affiair" pos- sessed a power which kept him from sleeping or eating and constantly in pain. He says that* night after night he would attempt to sleep in the woods and that he had no appe- tite for weeks. For this he held Ol- son responsible. He felt that the only way to im- prove conditions would be to kill Olson. Those in attendance at the hear- ing were attracted by Carlson’s neat appearance and neighbors,say his lit- tle shack is as clear from dirt as that of the most particular house- wife. Olson, who was shot through the cheek and neck, continues to improve and will be able to leave the hospital as soon as he .recovers sufficient strength. He lost much blood while struggling with his assailant for pos- session of the gun and during his walk of a mile and half to his brother’s, John Thoren, for help. 35 FRENCH AEROPLANES RAID MUNITION CENTER (United Press) Paris, July 13.—The war depart- ment today officially announced that 35 French aeroplanes participated in a great aerial rail on an important ‘German strategical station, Vigneul- les Leer Hattenchatel. Several fires were started and it is believed that the supply of munitions at the sta- tion were destroyed. This raid was accomplished under the greatest dif- ficulties. Charles Carlson, a farm SHERBURNE AND GOODHUE “WET” IN OPTION VOTE County option elections went fifty- fifty yesterday, the ‘“wets” carrying Goodhue county by a majority of 243 and Sherburne by but 41. Free- born went ““dry” by a majority of 800 and Anoka by 105. By "HOP" Expected That Every District will Be Represented at Conference to Plan - Better Educational Facilities. FINE PROGRAM - ANNOUNCED Prominent Educators of State to Ad- dress Those in Attendance—Can-- ning Demonstration in Afternoon It is expected that nearly every school district in Beltrami county will be represented at the school of- ficers’ meeting which is to be held in Bemidji tomorrow. The fact that a meeting was held for the west cen- tral officers several weeks ago is not expected to lessen the attendance. . W. B. Stewart, county superintendent of schools,” has announced the pro- gram and it is of much excellence. These meetings are required to be held each year by law, the purpose being to call the officers in confer- ence that 'plans and suggestions might be made to broaden and im- prove school facilities. Includes Three Fundamentals.: In the program to be presented three fundamentals are = embodied. The first will be the beautifying of the school grounds and making the school more home-like for the chil- dren; the second will be the discus- sion of prospects for better rural schools, and the third will be prac-- tical demonstration in school and home work. % Mrs. Harriet Jaques, of Robbins- dale, who is favorite instructor at Bemidji’s summer training -~ school, _ and who is an interesting speaker, - will talk on beautifying the school grounds. Hines Woman to Talk. Another interesting talk will be given by Mrs. T. C. Newcomb,.secre- tary of the school board at Hines, where a consolidated school is prov- ing so successful and of much bene- fit to the community. This school now has 135 pupils and four in- structors. 3 Mrs..‘Kathlyn L. Bird, of Minne- apolis; ;a: member ‘of ._the. . swmmer, sehool “faculty, will discuss paren teachers’ associations. P. C. Tonning, assistant superin- tendent of schools of the state, will % tell how the state is aiding schools and how aid may be obtained. G. A. Franklin, superintendent of the Fergus Falls schools, will tell of the work and benefit of the junior high school, and how it may be instituted in rural schools. A Canning Demomtntmn. Another feature of the day will be a canning demonstration which will be given in the eighth grade room at 7:30 p. m., by A. T. Erick- son, special of boys’ and girls’ club: work. The public .is cordially in- vited to attend. Mr, Erickson will also tell of the accomplishments of boys’ and girls’ club work. § The classes of the summer school will be visited and special music has been arranged. The program fol- lows: Tomorrow’s Program. 8:30—Visit training school classes —high school building. 9:45—Intermission. 10:00—Music — Training school chorus. 10:10—School Grounds and Rec- reation—Mrs. Harriet F. Jaques, Robbinsdale, Minn. 3 10:40—Recitation—Cathryn Mle- Gregor. 10:45—Boys’ and Girls’ Club Work and What is Accomplished—T. ‘A. Erickson, rural school - specialist, University farm, St. Paul, Minn. 11:00—Music — Training = school chorus. , 11:15 — Parent-Teacher Associa- tions—Mrs. Kathleen:L. Bird, Miun- neapolis. 11:50—Announcements. 1:15—The Better Rural School: Mrs. T. C. Newcomb, secretary of board, Hines, Minn. 1:45—The Junior ngh School— Supt. George A. Franklin, Kergu Falls, Minn. 2:16—What the State is Doing tor the Rural School—P. C. Tonning, as- sistant state superlntendent, St. Paul; Minn. " Gilbert Lee, a lineman of the Mln- nesota Electric Light & Power com- pany, who was injured Saturday when he slipped while - climbing’ 55-foot pole, is much improved: day, although he will not be to work for several days. He engaged with. Ralph Gracie in stri ing wires and was going up the pole when his ellmbers faily In attempting -to painfully blistered his hsndl“ ] ‘about flve feet from the