Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, August 2, 1915, Page 1

VOLUME 13, NO. 183. SLAVS OFFENSIVE POWER SHATTERED Fall of Lublin, Givi., "{9, “tons Con- “trol of Railway Borderw. ‘29 uan Flank, Fails to Trap Rus». °o,~ INCREASE HOLDINGS IN RUSSIA Grand Duke Nicholas May Again Usher Forth Strategy in Retreat— Cuts Warsaw From Brest Litovsk By J. W. T. MASON. New York, Aug. 2.—Salvation of a part, if not all of the Russian army, retreating from Warsaw, has been affected through the strategy of Grand Duke Nicholas. The tactics seem to follow the Slav policies throughout the war. The fall of Lublin, which gave the Teutons final command of the railway bordering the Russian southern flank, came too late to catch the Slavs in a trap. Un- questionably Russla’s offensive power is shattered, but how long it will re- main impotent depends upon the strength of the new defensive line the Germans must form in Poland. The capture of Lublin by the Austro-German forces had been de- layed too long to give Marshal vom Mackensen an important strategic advantage. The larger part of the Russian fleld force has already fal- len back to the new Slav battle front, north and south of Brest Lotovsk, 110 miles west of Warsaw. If Lublin had capitulated before the Russian army got away, Von Mackensen might have cut off the retreat to Brest Litovsk, but this is now an im- possibility. In Position to Fight. The Russians had undoubtedly given away at Lublin, in keeping with their general plan of retreat. They are falling back upon Brest Litovsk, and are in excellent posi- tions to fight excellent rear guard actions. It is improbable that Von Mackensen will be able to envelop the Lublin army by crossing the val- ley at Lublin. However, Von Mack- ensen compelled the beginning of the final stages of the evacuation of ‘Warsaw and all the Vistula positions must be surrendered immediately, or their garrisons will be surrounded. The enveloping of Ivangorod would give' the Austro-Germans possession of the railway which parallels the Vistula to Warsaw and thus cut off Warsaw from Brest Litovsk. The Grand Duke Nicholas, however, has become so experienced in directing retreats and Russian strategy is based upon the defensive rather than the offensive tactics, that the Warsaw rear guard probably will succeed in slipping through before the way is barred. The Russians: are now clearing out an area of 25,000 square miles. This doubles the previous territorial holdings of the Austro- Germans in Russia. CLOSE AT NOON SATURDAYS Bemidji Bankers to Have Shorter Hours During Summer Months. In most cities of the state the banks close at 12 noon on Saturdays during the summer months and be- ginning next Saturday Bemidji finan- cial institutions will follow suit. This action follows the circulation of a petition by Oscar Nelson, teller at the Northern National bank, which was signed by every bank official and employe. The petisfon is signed by A. P. White, president of the North- ern National bank; A. G. Wedge, vice-president of the First National; R. H. Schumaker, cashier of the First National; H. C. Baer, cashier of the Security State; W. L. Brooks, cashier of the Northern National; George Strickland, assistant cashier of the First National; George W. Rhea, as- sistant cashier of the Northern Na- tional; R. E. Feir, assistant cashier of the Security State; Oscar Nelson, tel- ler, Paul Howe, bookkeper, Harold W. ‘White, clerk, and Gertrude Malone, stenographer and insurance manager, of the Northern National; Glen Hunt, teller, and W. - F. Eberline, clerk,. of the Security State; R. O. Brandon, teller, C. S. Randall, teller, and C. M. Jacobson, stenographer, of the First National. NEBRASKA DRYS GET READY i*ili*liill#!«iil MISS HAZEL KEPFORD. iliiikiiiiilfii PROGRESS OF WAR | PLEASINGTOALLIES, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Says That Great Britain Starts Second Year of War Strengthened in Every Way END CERTAIN T0 BRING VICTORY England’s People Now United in Fighting to An Absolute Finish— German Advantage Thing of Past By SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE. Creator of “Sherlock Holes;"” author of “The Lost World,” “The Poison Belt,” etc. (Copyright, 1915, by United Press.) (Copyright in Great Britian.) Much may happen between this date and the anniversary of the war, but taking things as they are the al- lies have every reason for congratu- lations. No one can deny that when war broke out Germany had a great nu- merical superiority of men actually available, and a huge preponderance of howitzers, high explosive shells, machine guns and other necessities of modern warfare. A power Wwhich knows that war will break out at a certain date has that certain advan- tage over powers which only fear that it may come sooner or later. Yet by some miracle the Germans were stopped after a month of great sue- cess, and from that balance has grad- ually come more level. Has Frightened No One. This would have occurred sooner had it not been that Great Britain did not get her slow ponderous strength to bear at once. But under the stimulus of foolish Zeppelin at- tacks and bombardments of watering places, with the murder of fishermen and merchant sailors, there has come a temper in this country which has never been seen before and which enables us now to bend our whole en- ergy to the task without recourse to those methods of compulsion which are hateful to our conceptions of freedom. The war would never have been taken so seriously by our easy- going people had it not been for the mistakes of our enemy in indulging in these senseless brutalities which huve “frightened no one but which have exasperated every one, so that any’ government which suggested a compromise would not live for a day. The scandalous treatment of our prisoners (now. greatly ameliorated) has helped to the same end. Is Greatly Strengthened. The result is that Great Britain will enter the second year of the war greatly strengthened in every way, with her navy unimpaired, her army ten times larger, and her people unit- ed in fighting to an absolute finish, cost what it may. That the cost will be heavy in lives and money. no one Famous Reader Who Will Give Ren- dition of the Story, “Polly of the Circus,” at Chautauqua. VOTE ON OPTION TODAY Koochiching Liquor Question to Be Decided at Polls Today After Hot Campaign—“Drys” Confident. “WETS” ALSO CLAIM MAJORITY The hottest county option paign held in the state since the new law went into effect, was brought to a close today at the Koochiching county polls. Both sides are claim- ing victory by substantial majorities. It is expected that the rural districts will cast a heavy ‘dry” majority, while the ‘“wets” will probably cap- ture International Falls. The villages of Big Falls and Rain- ier are also considered ‘“‘wet” terri- tory, but the agents of the Indian bureau have served notice on the Big Falls saloons to close next Saturday, and all the county south of that point is already ‘“dry.” The opera- tion of the roadhouse law is also help- ing to dry up the county, and already has prevented the renewal of licenses to two saloons at Ray, one at Grand Falls and one at Loman. The other county licenses will lapse before the end of the year. The campaign closed in likely fashion. Congressman C. A. Lind- bergh entered the county Friday for the ‘‘drys,” speaking at Big Falls, Saturday at Little Fork and Sunday | doubts, but the end is as sure as to- at International Falls. morrow’s sunrise. John F. Cunneen of Chicago ad- - dressed meetings at Northome, Miz- | ERECTION OF SILOS SHOWS pah, Gemmell, Margie, Big Falls, !mm' Little Fork and International Falls. PROGRESS OF D. L He closed Sunday at Rainier, Ericks- burg and Ray. The ‘“wets” have been checkmating the ‘“dry” cam- paign wherever possible by hiring halls away from them and holding opposition meetings. cam- That the prediction made by many with reference to this section becom- ing the greatest dairying country in the world is slowly, but surely de- veloping into realization, is evidenced by. the numerous silos constructed this summer. Some of the silos now under course of construction are those of C:. F. Schroeder, C. W. Se- ville, Daniels & Meilicke and other are waiting to secure the forms and mixer loaned by the banks of Be- midji. ATTORNEY BROWN WINS TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP By defeating E. H. Denu in straight sets, 6-2 and 6-4, Saturday night, At- torney Montreville J. Brown'won the Tennis club tournament aund the city championship. In previous rounds Brown defeated W. L. Brooks, George Lindebergh and John Hedges. The doubles tournament will begin during the week. Richards Visits Bemidji. J. M. Richards, formerly in the lumber business here, but now located at Spokane, Wash., spent yesterday and today in Bemidji, being enroute to his home from Chicago where he had spent several days on business. Mr. Richards visited the Birchmont Beach summer home while here and complimented George Cochran for his enterprise in erecting such a splendid institution. “The people of Bemidji Deputy Denley Returns. George Denley, deputy sheriff, re- turned to Bemidji Saturday from Fer- gus Falls where he had been on offi- cial business. While in Fergus Falls the deputy saw the large barn at the state asylum burn, eleven horses be- ing destroyed. Denley says that the crops in that locality are in splendid condition and the farmers expect the most prosperous harvest in years. He says the rye, barley, wheat, oats and hay look exceptionally excellent.” ‘and Mrs. Fred Baumgardner. sible,” he said, value to Bemidji.” Lincoln, Neb., Aug. 2.—The dry forces of Nebraska are girding up for a terrific battle during the year 1916. The campaign is to be for- maly launched at a convention to be held in Lincoln during the latter part of next month. The call for this convention has been issued, signed by 176 citizens of the state. Both the wet and dry forces plan to wage a hard-fought battle, and speakers of mational reputation will take part. ‘Warships of all nations may pass through the Panama canal, but can- not linger more than 24 hours at either end in time of war. Def@ctive Page * REPORTER GEEOUNEVER &) Love NouRwIFE should give it all the support pos- “for it is of great J. C. Warrington of Kansas City, " CLOSES 24 CONTRACTS C.W. Jewmmmmrmme . . in Single Day. In just one day, S\lhdl‘y, Chad W. motor car company in Bemidji, closed contracts for 24 machines. He can- not remember how many Fords he has sold during the last year, the cars being purchased as fast as they have arrived in Bemidji in. car-load lots. In this issue will be found an ad announcing new Ford prices. The touring car for 1916 will sell at $440, delivered here at $466.50, and the roadster at $390,. deMvered here at $416.40. Mr. Jewett states that he has several cars on hand now which are ready for, immediate: de- livery. Sunday’s contracts were se- cured in several towns of Mr. Jewett's territory. TEN SHOOT FOR TROPHY Members of Rod & Gun Club Take Much Interest in Contest—High Scores at Traps Yesterday. BAILEY AND BURGESS SECURE 23 ‘With ten shooters anxious to win the bronze trophy which is to be given to the member of the Bemidji Rod & Gun club having the best av- erage in ten shoots, much interest is being taken and several contestants are nearing the finish. W. A. Gray has the best percentage recorded ‘thus far, according to the averages as kept by Charles Vanders- luis, secretary of the club. The av- erages follow: W. A. Gray, .840; F. S. Lycan, .830; T. C. Bailey, .810; T. R. Symons, .803; George Kreatz, .801; K. Guenther, .800; Ed Ashley, .760; Lars Lingd, .760; Dr. E. H. Mar- cum, .720 and Harry M. Mayer, .705. Mayer has but one more shoot to take part in before he will have par- ticipated in the 10 required; T. C. Bailey has shot seven times and T. R. Syinons and Gedrge Kreatz six times each. The general percentage is .783. The following scdres were made at the Sunday shoot: Shot at Broke T. C. Bailey ..........25 23 Del Burgess ..........25 23 George Kreatz , 22 Guenther .50 H. H. Mayer ........26 22 Len Crothers .........26 ~ 20 H. A. Scharf ..........26 20 Southworth;...........25 20 Bert Kaliher ..........25 18 Ed Ashley ............26 16 W. K. Denison ........25 13 Shoots are held at the Douglas mill traps every Sunday morning ' and ‘Wednesday afternoon. RUSSIAN TROOPS STILL HOLD WARSAW (United Press) Petrograd, Aug. 2.—The Russians are stil holding Warsaw, with the Slav armies falling back, fighting the most magnificent rear guard battle in the. history of the world. SAYS AMERICA STANDS LIKE WAITING HEIR (United Press) States the greatest power in ticle in Tageblatt. stands like a waiting heir. death bed of a rich relative. dication of this attitude. ROBBERY ‘AT BRAINERD - - Jewett, representative of the Ford |Fis Berlin, Aug. 2—“Europe, by pro- longing the world war, would be com- miting suicide and making the United the world,” said George Sinnell, in an ar- He says America at. the Sending ammunition, said Sinnell, was an in- SPLENDII) PRO('|RAM FOR CHAUTAUQUA ve-Day Vawter Course Will Start * Tomorrow Morning—Many Tickets Have Been Disposed of. LAWSON mo OPENING NUMBER Present Splmfid Musical and Liter- ary Entertainment—Miss Kepford and Prof. Kelly Also On Program Bemidji’s first chautauqua will be- gin tomorrow and there is every in- ‘dication that it will be most success- ful. Much interest has been aroused and it is probable that every pro- gram will be-well atended. C. E. Kramer, superintendent of the chautauqua, arrived in Bemidji yesterday and he states that the course has met with splendid. success. in every town in which it has been presented. He announced this morn- ing that the program formerly an- nounced is correct with the excep- tion that Prof. Kelly, a lecturer of great ability, will appear on the open- ing program. The Lawson Trio Here, Other entertainers of the opening program will be the Lawson Trio and Miss Hazel Kepford. At 9 o’clock in the morning a game of ball will be played at the Chautauqua grounds, conducted under the direction of Miss Grace Vollmar, play supervisor. Secure Tickets Now. Secure your chautauqua tickets today, while they can still be had for $1.50, for tomorrow they will be sold for $2.00 each. The men who signed the contract and made pos- sible this feature week held a meet- ing Friday and began an active cam- paign of selling the tickets. E. A. Barker, chairman of the chautauqua committee, reports this morning that the sale is rapidly increasing and that there is little, if any doubt, but what the $600 advance sale will he covered. The property man of the Vawter Chautauqua system has been in the city several days and is looking after the erection of the. tent and seats on the lots back of the Odd Fellows’ building, corner Fouth street and Be- midji avenue. The Lawson Trio presents to lovers of musical and: lflernry en[ertnimnem a splendid opportunity, as great care has been exercised in seeuring the highest grade of efficiency as well as, the most pleasing combination. The company is composed of Adele Lawson, Gretchen Cox and Ruth Dahly. These three young ladies have such a combination of talent that they are equipped beyond every- body’s expectations for giving a pro- gram of variety calculated to meet the entertainment requirements of the -whole population. An Accomplished Violinist. Miss Lawson is first of all an ar- tistic performer on the flute. She is also an accomplished pianist and a singer of rare ability. Miss Cox is a violinist who has made herself (Continued on last page.) LINDBERGH TO ADDRESS 'FARMERS OF ZIPPLE Congressman Charles Lindbergh, of Little Falls, who represents this dis- trict at Washington, will be the principal speaker at the anniversary of the Zipple Farmers’ club to be held on Saturday. The Williams band will be in attendance, and the event promises to be a blowout that will be a big one in every respect. Al- ready arrangements are being made by Baudette people to be present, and it is likely that a big crowd will at- tend. There is.a big bunch of boost- ers in the Zipple district and they are determined to make this the big- gest day -in the history of their pro- gressive community. (Unitea Press) Brainerd, Minn., Aug. $200 from the safe. balance in paper. entrance. Now The Boss Is Making A Noise Like An Ostrich 2.—Using nitro-glycerine to open the safe, rob- bers entered the office of the Brainerd Brewing company last hight and stole The money taken included $76 in silver and .the The robbery took place shortly after midnight, one of Mo., spent Sunday at the home of Mr." the windows being forced to gain an _erans recently ' completed a new morning, making the total New Pastor Installed. Rev. W. Riemann, formerly of Fari- bault, was installed as pastor of the German Evangelical Lutheran church yesterday. Rev. Riemann succeeds Rev. Kurtz of Brainerd, who has year. The German Evangelical Luth- church in Bemidji. held services here during the past; HERE EHRDUTE TO WALKER State Board of Control Members to Attend Superintendents’ Conference. Charles E. Vasaly and several other members of the board of control were in Bemidji this morning, being en- route to the state sanatorium . at Walker where they will attend the quarterly conference of superintend- ents of state hospitals which is to be held tomorrow. There will be a symposium on “Sanitation and Medi- cal Work in the State Institutions.” Dr. R. N. Phelps, superintendent of the St. Peter state hospital for the insane, will speak on “The Best Form of Building for the Isolation of Con- tagious Diseases.” Among other pa- pers/will be found contributions to the study of typhoid by Dr. .C. C. Burlingame, assistant superintendent of the Fergus Falls state hospital for the insane, and Dr. E. H. Trowbridge, assistant physician at the Faribault school for the feeble-minded. COMPLETE PICNIC PLANS Methodist Church Sunday School Out- ing to Be Featured by Games— Prizes to Be Awarded. EXPECT 400 WILL ATTEND Plans have been practically com- pleted for thé annual outing of the Methodist = church Sunday schcol which is to be held at Birchmont Beach ‘Wednesday and it is expected that the affair will be the most large- ly attended of any ever held. The first boat will leave the city dock at nine and the second at 9:45, and automobiles will be provided for those who prefer this = method of transportation. The picnic is entire- ly free and the entire congregation, Sunday school and children who are not pupils in other Sunday schools are urged to attend. There will be lots to eat, provisions being made to care for 400. There will be many games, one being a baseball contest of three in- ning between the young women and ‘women teachers. There will also be a baseball game between girls of 12 to 16 years of age; of boys from 12 to 16 years old; men’s free-for-all yards; sisters’ and brothers’ race, 100 ards; family race, 50 yards;-boys|! ‘and-girls’ race, 60 yards; sack race, 50_feet; tug-of-war, women teachers vs. men teachers (the latter being greatly - outnumbered); tug-of-war, boys; tug-of-war, girls, and a pea- nut hunt for the primary depart- ment. Games will also be provided for small children, suitable supervision to be supplied. Prizes will be awarded the winners of all events. Arrangements will be made so that persons attending the picnic may re- turn in time to be present at the af- ternoon chautauqua program. The' committee in charge of the sports, E. H. Denu, A. T. Carlson and Mesdames E. H. Smith and Fay Head, plan to have something doing every minute of the day. BECKER FUNERAL HELD IN NEW YORK TODAY (United Press) New York, Aug. 2.—The funeral of Charles Becker, was held this morning and was uneventful. Huge crowds gathered at the services. A large floral piece, mounted on an au- tomobile, with letters four inches high, bore the words ‘“‘Sacrificed to policy.” ‘With her health broken on account of her work trying to free her hus- band, Mrs. Charles Becker will prob- ably lose her position as school teach- er, which is her only means of live- 1lihood. EASTLAND’S RECOVERED DEAD NOW TOTAL 840 d (United Press) Chicago, Aug. 2.—Chicago labor unions have appealed to President ‘Wilson to supplant the Redfield in- vestigation of the Eastland disaster with one that is not conducted by the head of the commerce department. Three bodies were recovered this known ‘dead 840, with 142 yet missing. By “HQP" OHBOSS “THERES 4 SHP AT ANCHOR OUT HERE'AND A BOAT PUTTING TO SHORE WITH & LADY 1< GoeBNlgnE | WHAT tR, SCO0P WiLL. DoTI) < ME FOR TAING SCOGF AWAY AN GET\‘M(H\MN‘OAL[ TS W5 Wil BE 41 PLENTY! b3 TE ORKINAL dSTRICH 0 DX S(XWERTR\SHFTMD OF HIDING- WAS A MAl 5 WATH A LADY IN HoT szsurr. © 19172 INTL- SN - BALY D - BEMIDJITO SECURE 517,000 ARMORY FOR NAVAL MILITIA Council Will Be Asked to Provide Site and State Will Give $15,000 Appro- priation—Balance From Citizens PLANS FOR STRUCTURE HERE Provides Brick Building With Large Drill Hall, Officers’ Quarters and Rifle Range—Lake Site Proposed ‘Within the next year, probably by the first of next June, Bemidji will be provided with an attractive ar- mory. It is to be erected for the Bemidji division of the state..naval militia at a cost of approxima $17,000, $15000 of which amount will be appropriated by, the state and the balance by the busi- ness men of Bemidiji. i At the meeting of the city council to be held this evening, E. A. Bar- ker, lieutenant of the Bemidji divi- sion, will show blue-prints for the structure, which will be practically the same as the splendid Pine (City armory, with the request that, the site at the foot of Fourth street on the lake shore be provided for the purpose. This property belongs to the city and is used for park pur- poses. Is An Ideal Site. This site is ideal for the purpose for which -it is desired. The mdin entrance of the building would face Bemidji avenue and the rear would be constructed in an attractive man- ner, as most of the naval militia’s ‘work will be carried on from the lake shore entrance. A’ Credit to City. The armory, should arrangements be completed for its erection, will be a credit to Bemidji. It will be con- structed of brick and concrete, will be 120 feet long and 67 feet wide and two stories in height. The fin- inishing will be of birch. Should the council take favorable action this evening Guy A. Eaton, commander 100-yard dash; mothers’ race, fifty|of the state naval militia, will rec- ommend the state investment board to allow_the appropriation. . Captajn ‘Eaton has taken much interest in the Bemidji militia and he is: .aaxious that the armory be erected as soon as possible. A large drill hall, 90-62 feet, petty officers’ quarters, quartermaster's rooms, lockers and ladies’ retiring room will occupy the main floor of the building. In the basement a rifle range, shower baths and store room will be provided. On the second floor will be found the officers’ quarters, ‘club room, kitchen and a spacious balcony, from which the drill hall can be viewed. Much Interest Shown. Members of the division already are planning for the armory and much interesting is being shown. The membership of the militia continues to grow. LA BAW VICE-PRESIDENT Bemidji District Court Reporter Hon- ored at Duluth Meeting. Lee A. LaBaw, one of the official court reporters of this judicial dis- trict, was honored at the annual meeting of the Minnesota Shorthand Reporters association held in Duluth Saturday, being elected = vice-pres- ident. When nominated Mr. La:Baw was referred to as being one of the state’s most efficient and capable re- porters. Willis L. Wyman, also a re- porter of this district, was re-elected secretary-treasurer. In his opening address Prefident George B:. Hillman of St. Paul, said: “It is our mission to foster the growth and diffusion of knowledge pertaining to shorthand, to promote friendly intercourse among our fellow craftsmen, to ele- vate the standard of education and shorthand efficiency, to enlighten the public to the nature and difficulty of our work and to represent to the world the, practical accomplishments of modern shorthand reporting.” Mr. Hillman told how official reporting had developed from an ordinary occu- pation to one of the most specialized of ‘professions and one of which the general public had but a meager con~ | ception. i RUMOR OF MURDER ! Information. reached 'Bemid}l this afternoon from Walker that. Mack Kennedy, sheriff of Cass county; had left - that city yesterday. by boat for Federal Dam, having been = called there by the report‘that a‘murder had taken place there. The message also states that a man named John- 'son, a former bartender, had been shot and that Indian agents were in- volved in the shooting. . A telegram from the chief of police at Federal