Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, July 20, 1915, Page 1

— T ——r— '& TR 4 VOLUME 13, NO. 172. BEMIDJT, MINNESOTA, TUWAY EVENING JULY 20, 1915. PATRIOTISM NOw AROUSED AMONG ENGLISH LABC 22 Ben Tillett, Man Who Has Led Many Strikes, Now Encouraging Greater Output of War Munitions. CAPITALISTS MUST PLAY GAME Government Made to Control Price of Supplies and Food if Money Kings Will Not—No Trouble Assured. (United Press) London, July 20.—Ben Tillett, the British personification of ‘“Mother” Jones, “Bill” Haywood, Charles Moyer and Samuel Gompers, all rolled into one, is organizing another strike in England. Tillett has conducted hundreds of strikes. He’s the one man who holds British labor under his thumb. When Ben Tillett tells British labor to strike, British labor strikes. When he told British transport workers to strike two years ago, British trans- port workers tied up traffic facilities of London and practically every im- portant industrial center. Tillett today is organizing the big- gest strike he has yet attempted. His latest strike is against the Germans and he is urging every union labor man in Great Britain to “get on the job.” Preaching “Bloody Murder.” “I'm preaching bloody murder,” said Tillett to an enormous crowd of workmen assembled at a London in- dustrial suburb. “By God, we’ve got to strike and we've got to strike now. T want every ounce of British nerve; every ounce of British energy and every ounce of British gold to get behind and push. British capitalists have got to get into the game. They’ve got to get rid of the idea that war is being waged to give them profits. Must Be Slaughter. ““We want ammunition, shells; we want gas; we want every hellish death-dealing device known to man; we want the fighting spirit. We're going to strike against the Germans. It we don’t strike now and strike hard there is no use striking. The capitalists must strike with us. 1f we don’t erush the Germans tomor- row there’ll be no capitalists. Every man who can’t get into khaki can get into the workshops. We're fight- ing Prussianism; something that has been preparing to murder civiliza- tion for forty years. Our fight must not be any kid glove business. We've got to murder back and murder back as hard as we can. It must be slaughter for civilization’s sake. (}ot (Continuea on 1ast page). MOTHERS’ PENSION VS. CHILD POVERTY San Francisco, July 20.—Delegates from twenty-five states of the Union which four years ago knew nothing of the pensioning of mothers for the abolishment of child poverty, are today meeting in the first annual ses- sion of the National Mothers’ comu- vention at the Civic auditorium. The subject of pensions from all angles and particularly the practice and theory of the present laws will be discussed. Ways and means will be devised to have the mothers’ pension system taken over by the public school sys- tems of the various states. Today a majority of the states pay mothers’ pensions through the juvenile courts but this gives too much of a flavor of criminality to the movement. More than 60,000 Elks, standing for the principles of mothers’ pensions, have been invited to attend the conven- tion. It is estimated during the en- suing year more than $10,000,000 will be paid to mothers for taking care of their own children, where the main support of the family has either died or failed to discharge his duty. I0WA LEADS COUNTRY IN HELPING CRIPPLES Des Moines, Ia., July 20.—Iowa is leading the world in the humanita- rian movement to save the crippled and deformed. The new Perkins law directs that every child under 16 who suffers from deformities or mal- ady that may be cured and whose parents are not able to provide the necessary medical and surgical atten- tion, will be guests of the state at the state university hospital at Iowa City, under care of specialists, the state paying transportation, medical attention and nursing bills. There is no time limit on the treatement. Parents of such chil- dren make application for treatments to the district court. The court names a physician to make examina- tion and on this report orders the child to Iowa City. It is expected thousands of deformed poor children will be made strong under the provi- sions of this law. CANNOT FILL HIS ORDERS Conrad LaJambe Says Pioneer Adver- tising Brings Results. I have some fine 16” jackpine to sell either by the cord or carload. ~1 C. LaJambe. Phone 113-J. C'Is( you want some eggs bad call Wrenchman, 113-J. are locals running in the colun. <t he Pioneer for Con- rad LaJamb. snd which -were re- published recently in the columns of the Minneapolis Tribune. As a result of these locals Mr. LaJambe has sold sixty-five cords of wood, has today received inquiries for wood by the carload and has sold all the fresh eggs he has been able to secure. If you want to know whether it pays to advertise in the Pioneer, ask that same Frenchman. VALUE IN ADVERTISING Success of “Movie” Sale Conducted by Geo. T. Baker Shows Results Are Obtained Through Pioneer, ta The COLUMNS BENEFIT MERCHANTS Again the question is asked, does it pay to advertise in the Pioneer? From July first to fifth, George T. Baker & company held a short re- modeling sale and now say the results were beyond all expectations from in- serting a carefully prepared display ad in the Pioneer. “I did not look for much business in the jewelry line during the month of July, but was agreeably suprised with the results of my five day sale the first of the month,” said Mr. Baker. “The movie movement sale which is now on at my store is proving even a greater business getter than the remodeling sale and I find a great many honest men and women, who want watches, and who are securing them on this payment plan of ten cents down and ten cents added each week. A large number of fine sales have resulted, and T am more than satisfied with the results obtained through ads in the Pioneer. They certainly do the business.” These same results have been ob- tained by a large number of Bemidji business men, and particularly where ads have been carefully prepared re- sults are invariably satisfactory. The copy has as much to do with results as anything else, and when the merchants back up their ads with the ‘“‘goods” the outcome for success is certain. Readers of thé Pioneer are encouraged by this paper to read the advertisements and when they make their purchases at stores to mention the fact that they saw it ad- vertised in the Pioneer. This will encourage the merchant and convince him that his message is being read. He pays for this space and expects results, and when his attention is called to the fact that his store news was read in the Pioneer, it becomes an inducement to offer still better values. Watch for the store news as well as for the world and local news in the Pioneer. FRANK’S CONDITION CONSIDERED SERIOUS (United Press) Milledgeville, Ga., July 20.—The condition of Leo Frank, who was stabbed in the neck Saturday night by a fellow prisoner at the state prison farm, is still serious and in- fection has set in, causing his tem- perature to jump. This morning Frank asked that William Green, his assailant, be given considerate treat- ment by the officials. 80,400 AUTO LICENSES . ISSUED IN MINNESOTA Automobile licenses in operation in Minnesota reached the 80,400 fig- ure today. This number of licenses has been issued since the first of the year. Secretary of State Schmahl believes that the 100,000 mark will be reached by October. Mrs. Arthur Kahala of Erskine, formerly of Bemidji, who has spent the past two weeks at Star Island, Cass Lake, arrived in the city yester- day and will remain here for several days as the guest of relatives and friends. [PETROGRAD'S FAL IS NOT PROBABILITY| Tendency in London to Magnify the Collapse of Russian Troops, and Credit Germans With Strength. KAISER MUST UNITE HIS ARMIES Will Meet Disaster Should He Attempt to Advance in Four Widely Seper- ated Areas—Ammunition Low. By J. W. T. MASON. New York, July 20.—Reports that the Germans are now on the offensive along the entire eastern battlefront of 1,000 miles are probably untrue. A tendency is discernible in London to magnify-.the collapse that has ov- ertaken the Russians. The Germans apparently are being credited by Eng- lishmen with possessing superhuman ability and even Petrograd’s fall is being mentioned in England as a fu- ture possibility. Will Meet Failure. No such interpretation of the mili- tary events in the east is possible ex- cept under stress of deep pessimism. I the Germans attempt to advance in four widely separated areas, as is said to be their present purpose, they must fail. The lack of success which has followed the division of Marshal von Mackensen’s forces after the fall of Lemberg is a warnihg to the Ger- mans as to what they must expect if they increase the two objectives which Von Mackensen attempted to four. Lack Ammunition. The operations now proceeding in the Baltic provinces, which are the cause of England’s fear for the safe- ty of Petrograd, cannot possibly be on a major scale if, at the same time, the Germans persist in their drives against Warsaw from northwest and southeast, and continue as well as the final operations-in eastern Gali- cia. There is not enough ammuni- tion in Austro-Hungary and Germany to permit so gigantic an undertaking to succeed. Will Go Foward Again. Nor is it at all likely that there is even enough ammunition to permit advances to be made on Warsaw from two directions. Either Von Macken- | sen must remain quiescent in the southeast or the northwestern offen- sive must be content with purely local gains. In all probability Von Mackensan will try to go forward again and his offensive will continue to be the major thrust against the Russian line. In that case the northwestern activity now being credited in Lon- don to Von Hindenburg is no more than a diversion, planned for the pur- pose of preventing the Russians’ con- cen trating the greater part of their forces against Von Mackensen’s ad- vance. MAN WANTED FOR WIFE DESERTION ARRESTED HERE Arthur Knutson, who was arrested here last Saturday by Frank Ripple, chief of police, on a charge of wile desertion, was taken back to Sha- wano, Wis., by Sheriff A. F. Ander- son of that city this morning. Knut- son was convicted of wife desertion several months ago and sentenced to three years in prison. He was placed at work on the highways and a month later made his escape, coming to Be- midji, having relatives here. Smith-Williams. At “Lone Pine” cottage, the Lake- side summer homeof Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Williams of Grand Forks, a pretty wedding was solemnized this morn- ing when their daughter, Miss Mar- garet Baird Williams, was united in marriage to David Smith of Edmon- ton, Alta. A number of friends and relatives attended the ceremony and Archdeacon Heman F. Parshall of Cass Lake, officiated. Martha Wil- liams, a sister of the bride, was bridesmaid and Wilbur Williams, a brother, was best man. Mrs. E. B. Kopman and children of Fairmont have arrived in Bemidji and will remain here for some time ,as the guests of Mrs. Kopman’s sis- ter, Mrs. J. Goldberg. THE CUB REPORTER SCOO WETS WIN OIIT IN STEEL COUNTY BY NEARLY THOUSAND Steele county,’ ma last Minnesota county to vote on county option this month, voted wet by a majority of 997 votes, with ome precinct yet to hear from, which is thought to be in favor of the wets. Owatonna; the county seat of Steele county, will vote next spring on loeal option.. This town alone gave the wets a majority of 366 votes. WARSAW CAPTURE IS NOW EXPECTED (United Pross) London, July 20.—The most stu- pendous military campaign since the days of Alexander the Great mnow threatens the .cnptur;e of Warsaw and contemplates an envelopment of Russia’s chief field armies under the personal command of Grand Duke Nicholas. Military men are amazed at the kaiser’s daring. Petrograd ad- mits that the Slavs have suffered fur- ther reverses and Berlin comments on the .increased pessimism here. Force Russian Retreat. Berlin, July 20.—In an official statement issued by the war depart- ment this morning, the first since Sunday, a German army under the command of General Galwitz has forced the Russians to retreat across the Narew river at several points and have taken positions less than forty miles from the Polish. capitol. This great thousand-mile drive is being made for the purpose of squeez- ing the Russians from Warsaw and is moving forward at a terrific speed. From Riga to Bukowina the Slavs are everywhere retreating. One wing of Von Beulow’s army has captured the Baltic seaport of Windau, commading the railway leading to Riga. French Bomb German City. Paris, July 20.—French aeroplanes this afternoon showered bombs upon the railway of a German fortified city, Colmar, in Alsace. Yesterday the French bombarded the railway junction at Challerange, the object of wrecking this point being ‘that through this junction large amounts of supplies for the ecrown prince’s armies is being carried. Eight shells, each carrying 160 pmuuis of high. ex- plosives, were dropped on the rail- way buildings at Colmar. MANY T0 ATTEND OPENING Birchmont Beach Summer Hotel Af- fair of Thursday Will Be Well At- tended--Club Women Sell Tickets - MLSICAL PROGRAM ANNOUNCED On Thursday evening of this week the Birchmont Beach summer hotel will be formally opened to the pub- lic with a banquet and dancing party. Members of the Woman’s Study club are selling tickets for the occasion and a large attendance is assured. Mesdames E. H. Denu, Carl O. Johnson, C. M. Jacobson and W. E. Dodge made a canvass of the busi- ness district this morning and many tickets were disposed of, the price be- ing $2.50 per plate. R. B. Lycan, manager of the hotel, stated today that dinner will be served from 5:30 to 8 o’clock. Louis Burchard, director of the or- chestra, has announced the following program, which will be played dur- ing the dinner: Grand Concert March—‘‘Conven- tion City” . .. .Allen Concert Waltz——- Spring, Beautiful Spring” RIRPI P EAON, 8 o1 1.1 (- Overture—"Morning, Noon and Night in Vienna”..........Suppe Intermezzo—*Love’s Dream After the Ball” ..............Czibulka Caprice—“Delicia” .......Frantzen Barcarolle—Tales of Hoffman”.. Offenbach of Our +....Recker Grsnd Medley — “Airs Country” ...... E. S. Woodward- returned to Be- midji last evening from Long Prairie ‘where he. went to attend the funeral of his mother who died in = Minne: apolis on July 16. old. S She was 85 years | ICELEBRATION FUND HAS $218. BALANCE Citizens of Bemidji Donated Liberally in Making Fourth of July Festivi- ties Successful—Report is Made. LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS PRINTED Receipts of Committee Totaled $1,- 146.40, While Disbursements Called for Expenditure of $927.83. Bemidji's Fourth of July celebra- tion, the most successful ever held here, cost $927.83, according to a report submitted by the committee to the Merchants association at its meeting held in the Commercial club rooms this afternoon. It -also shows that there is a balance of $218.57 in the treasury of the committee. E. B. Berman, chairman of the committee, stated that several small bills are still outstanding, but will not total more than $10 or $15, which will leave in the treasury 2o sum of more than §200. The report in detail is herewith published showing all moneys re- ceived and from whom, as well as all moneys expended and to whom paid. Moneys Received. Contributions were received from the following: Northern National Bank $20.00; Schneider Bros Co., $20.00; Fred E. Brinkman, $25.00; Gill Bros., $20.00; Abercrombie & McCready, $20.00; F. G. Troppman, $20.00; Given Hardware Co., $25.00; Koors Bros., $20.00; Barker's, $20; Gust Brown, $15.00; Security State Bank, $15.00; E. F. Netzer, $20.00; C. W. Jewett, $20.00; G. S. Harding, $15.00; City Drug Store, $10.00; Harry Gunsalis, $25.00; ' Bemidji Hardware Co., $10.00; Ted Maloy, $10.00; Fair Store, $20.00; L. Bloos- ton, $10.00; Smart-Getchell Ice Co., $10.00; Bazaar Store, $15.00; A. A. Gray, $10.00; Gamble-Robinson Co., $15.00; Huffman & O'Leary, $10.00; H. H. Mayer, $10.00; Beltrami Eleva- tor & Milling Co., $10.00; Akerberg- Kittleson & Co., $10.00; Carlson Va- riety Store, $10.00; Scott Stewart, $10.00; Bemidji Sentinel, $5.00; John Ziegler, $5.00; 0. J. Laqua, $6.00; A. W. Johnson, $10.00; St. Hilaire Lbr. Co., $10.00; Box Fac: | tory, $156.00; ~ O'Leary-Bowser Co., $20.00; F. W. Rhoda, $5.00; Crook- | The “Boss” Dlscovers A Fly In The Gasoline ston Lbr. Co., $25.00; W. G. Schroed- er, $15.00; A. L. Dickenson, $10.00; George Cochran, jr., $5.00; D. R. Burgess, $10.00; M. J. Brown, $5.00; First National Bank of Bemidji, $10.00; Clayten C. Cross, $5.00; J. L. George, $10.00; John A. Dalton, $10.00; Graham ‘M. Torrance, $5.00; C. M. Bacon, $5.00; Gould’s Confec- tionery, $10.00; N. L. Hakkerup, $5.00; H. Doran, $10.00; I P. Batch- elder, $10.00; Bemidji Pioneer, $10.00; C. A. Knapp, $10.00; Oliver ‘Whaley, $5.00; L. G. Crothers, $5.00; Dr. Denison, $5.00; A. A. Andrews, $5.00; C. R. Sanborn, $5.00; Morris & Longballa, $5.00; Reynolds & Win- ter, $10.00; J. J. Opsahl, $10.00; Northern Grocery Co., $10.00; Be- midji Laundry, $5.00; M. Kapplan, $5.00; Frank Gngnon,‘ $6.00; W. J Dugas, $5.00; A. Grossman, $5.00; (Continued on last page.) BASEBALL GAME TONIGHT Crookston Office Staff Accepts Chal- lenge of Hill’s Clerks. Some real baseball is promised for this evening when the team compris- ing members of the Crookston Lum- ber company office force will encoun- ter the Bemidji clerks. There is no little argument as to which nine com- prises the most players lacking en- tirely in baseball ability and the con- test this evening is expected to defin- itely decide the question. The teams will line up as follows: Clerk— Office— B. Erickson .....c........ Herbert Brandon ........P...... Klungness Hill...... ..1st. .. Malone Samuelson ......2nd...... Johnson J. Given . .88.......E. Bailey King .. . McDonald Howe .. Wileox Klein ... . Larson McClernan .. Langdon There is considerable controversy as to officials for the contest. Sy TO INSPECT DITCHES Committee of County Board to Leave On Trip This Evening. County Commissioners William Lennon, Helic Clementson and J. C. Thompson, accompanied by Oscar L. Dent, ditch referee, Engineers E. J. Bourgeols and William Everts and Contractors John Kohler and George E. Brown, left this evening for Kelliher and vicinity where they will spend several days inspecting bridges, culverts and judicial ditches for final acceptance. The bridges of Ditch No. 10 will be in- spected, the culverts of No. 18 and Ditches No. 14 and 20. - The com- mittee may decide to walk to Bau- dette for the purpose of inspecting Ditch No. 13. PLAN FUN FOR CHILDREN Many Special Features to Be Aranged for Young Folks During Chautau- qua Week—Is Well Advertised. — POSTERS AND PENNANTS PLACED “Bemidji boys and girls are not to be forgotten during chautauqua, 'August 3 to 7, and arrangements are being made which will provide for their entertainment,” said Clarence R. Aydelott, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, who is in the city today distributing posters and advertising matter for the five-day course. According to Mr. Aydelott, a com- petent supervisor will have charge of the children’s work in the forenoon, and under the able leadership of Miss Myrtle Parkes, who is an expert in her line, a play festival, games and journeys have been arranged -which will lead the youngsters frem six 1o fourteen years of age through laby- rinths of pleasure and profitable pas- time, surpassing anything that has been attempted in chautauqua lines before. The question has been asked wheth- er an additional charge will be made for this feature, and it can be definite- ly stated now that the chautauqua management will make no extra charges to any child owning a chau- tauqua season ticket. These are now on sale at $1 each. Under' the supervision-of Mr. Ayde- lott twelve large streamers will be hung across the down-town streets; 250 window display cards will be placed; 120 auto pennants distrih- uted and a large number of daters circulated. In addition to this 200 Chautau- qua Heralds, telling all about the splendid course which is to be brought to Bemidji will be distributed in Bemidji and 300 more will be mail- ed to farmers residing on the various rural routes. 3 The Vawter chautauqua has gone to considerable expense in advertis- ing the course and on the daters, window cards and programs the name Bemidji and date of the chautauqua has been printed. If you have not bought your ticket do so now. POINT BLANK NOTETO BE SENT TO GERMANY SOON (United Press) ‘Wasihngton, July 20.—In a cabinet meeting, regarded as the most mo- mentous since the Civil War, Pres- ident Wilson and his advisors prac- tically decided as to the future atti- tude of the United States towards Germany, and went over and over the reply to the last German note. Much reticence and point blank re- fusal of what was discussed at the cabinet meeting was given to news- paper reporters. It is reported that President Wilson and Secretary Lan- sing have endorsed a communication much shorter than usual. Inspects State Prison. ‘William Lilye returned to Bemidji this morning from St. Paul and Still- water where he has spent the past ten days as the guest of relatives and friends. While in Stillwater Mr. Lilye inspected the new state prison, recognized as one of the greatest in- stitutions of its kind. By “HOP NEW ORDINANCE T0 GOYERNMILK SALES Provides for Certain Standard olv Purity and Requires That Dealers Must Be Provided With License. CALLS FOR INSPECTION OF HERDS Council Plans That New Road Will Replace Swamp Corduroy Which is Causing Much Trouble. No more impure milk is to be sold in Bemidji i#f the city council can prevent it and at last evening’s meet- ing an ordinance was given its first reading which, if passed, will give the city a set of regulations which should handle the situation in a most satisfactory manner. The proposed ordinance was drawn by P.-J. Russell, city attorney, and agrees with the state laws. Its pro- visions were picked from the chief portions of the -Duluth and Minne- apolis ordinances and is believed to be just what is needed here. It will have to be read at two more meetings before it will become effective. Must Test Herds. The ordinance provides that ail milk and cream must be of a certain standard and that it must be sold by only licensed dealers. It also pro- vides that all heards from which milk is obtained for Bemidji delivery shall be inspected every six months. Every phase of the sale of milk and cream is considered in the ordinance. If necessary several amendments will be made at the second reading. * Swinson Named Inspector. The appointment of Thomas W. Swinson, city engineer, as electric wiring inspector, was approved. This appointment is made under the pro- visions of the ordinance recently pass- ed and the work is paid for through fees. What the Council Did. It was voted to advertise -for bids for paving the alley running from Minnesota avenue to Beltrami avenue between Third and Fourth streets. This was petitioned for by the ahut— ting property owners. Instructed the city attarney ta. draw_up an ordinance providing for- a day license to govern the operating: of jitney busses on special occasions. Heard the second reading of the ordinance concerning circus licenses and increased the fee from $50 to $75. " Accepted the report of the board of equalization. Gemmell to Attend Meeting. Authorized that a request be sent W. H. Gemmell, general manager of the Minnesota & International rail- way, to appear at the next meeting of the council to discuss the building of a road from Third street along the river front to the Nymore-Bemidji bridge. This matter has been under consideration for some time but no definite action has been taken. Authorized the appointment of a |games will be played in the' fifth : | was adjourned un il today. - committee to investigate a method for regulating use of the city dock. F. S. Lycan, president of the board, named the following committee: Ald- erman Lahr, City Attorney - Russell and Mayor McCuaig. - To Improve Road. A. M. Bagley, president of the Auto club, C. E. Battles and E. A. Barker, representing the Auto club, requested that something be done to improve the Fourth street corduroy road. This road is now under water. The council authorized the city en- gineer to repair it where possible and it is planned to change the route. 26 GAMES NECESSARY TO DECIDE TOURNAMENT MATCH Bemidji tennis records were broken this morning when Scott Stewart and Nat Given played a set of 26 games in the third set of their match in the tournament. The set and the match was won by Given, the score being 6-3, 2-6 and 14-12. Three _ séts were. necessary to decide the match, Given winning the first and third. Yesterday an interesting game was played between Montre- ville J. Brown and A. L. Barker, the former winning in straight sets, 6-4 and 6-0. But one more third-round game remains to be played, this be- ing between B. W. Lakin and Dr. G. M. Palmer. Other games scheduled are M. J. Brown vs. George Linde- bergh and Nat Given vs. Forest Hal- gren. John Hedges is the first play- er to win a place in' the fifth round and he will play the winner of the Brown-Lindeberg . match. But two round and one in the finals. i Hold Adjourned Session. The county board of education, comprising W. B. Stewart, county superintendent of schools, A. E. Rako, chairman of the board of commission-- ers.and Earl Geil, county- treasurer, is in session this atterngon. Th board met last week but the meeflc§