Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, August 3, 1915, Page 1

e VOLUME 13, NO. 184. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 3, 1915. RUSSIA APPEALS T0 WESTERN ALLIES Requests That Assistance Be Given Her by D &, ‘ng Major Offensive in Fi. %, Relgium, (_‘/s[ % CZAR MAKES HIS F. ~ *ND %, Will Not Permit French and Eng.. a to Remain Idle While Slavs Are Forced to Abandon all of Poland. By J. W. T. MASON. New York, Aug. 3.—Russia is now openly appealing to her western al- lies to go to her assistance by devel- oping a major offensive in France and Belgium. Hitherto the Slav pressure brought to bear at London and Paris for help has been secret, So far as the Russian government has been officially concerned. Unofficial informations of a plea for a western offensive was telegraphed from Pet- rograd last week, but the governmeunt itself remained silent. Czar Makes Demand. Today, however, in an official communique, the Russian govern- ment declares the Germans are mov- ing troops from the west to the east, and then adds that “this fact cre- ates favorable conditions for active operations of our allies.”” In other words, the czar now openly demands that the British and French no longer remain idle while the Rus- sians are being forced to abandon all of Poland to the enemy. It is not probable the allies have taken this means of announcing that a western offensive is shortly to be- gin. Rather, the circumstances sug- gest that the Slave have been unable to persuade Great Britain and France to strike at the present time. As a final effort to compel a military di- version, Russia therefore has decided to try the effect of publicity. The situation cannot be pleasing for the western allies. Not only is it un- comfortable to have Russia officially and openly advising France and Great Britain what they should do, but also there exists the possibility of a rupture growing out of a per- sistent refusal of the western allies to move forward. Resentment Certain. That Great Britain and Franee are quite unable to develop a serious offensive at this time because of their shortage of munitions is ap- parently disbelieved at Petrograd. The necessity for husbanding ammu- nition to withstand a possible Ger- man effort to reach Calais unques- tionably does not make the same im- pression at Petrograd that it does at London and Paris. If the Slavs’ al- lies remain inactive despite Russia's public appeal, it is certain there will be resentment at Petrograd and Pe- land’s evacuation will be associated in the Russian mind with the absence | of co-ordinate military effort in the| west. Had Germany not persuaded Turkey to enter the war, and if therer were no possibility of Russia secur- ing control of Constantinople, the basis of a possible separate peace un- questionably would now exist at Pet- rograd. LA R R R AR R R RS R i JORDAN-BROPHY x KX XK KR KRR KK X KKKK This morning at 9 o'clock St. Philip’s Catholic church was the scene of a pretty wedding when Miss Fay Brophy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Brophy, of Tacoma, Wash., became the bride of John F. Jor- dan, jr., a well known business man of Minneapolis. Father J. J. T. Philippe read the wedding sermon, the nuptial high mass being used. The church was beautifully decorated in pink and white sweet peas and asters. Mrs. D. R. Burgess of this city, a cousin of the bride, acted as matron of honor and the bridegroom was attended by his cousin, Hugh Young, of Minneapolis. The bride wore a gown of white crepe de chine, with a pink liberty satin sleeveless bolero. She wore a bride’s veil and carried bride’s roses and lilies-of-the- valley. The only jewels worn by the bride were pearls. The matron of honor was attired in a gown of oyster-white and a black picture hat. She carried sweet peas and roses. After the ceremony a wedding break- fast was served at the J. Bisiar home on Dewey avenue. Covers were laid for ten and the dining room was dec- orated in pink and white asters and sweet peas. Mr. and Mrs. Jordan left on the noon train for Duluth and other points. They will return to Bemidji in about a week and Mrs. Jordan’s mother will accompany them to the cities for a visit. Last evening Mrs. D. R. Burgess entertained at a bridal dinner in honor of Miss Fay Brophy of Tacoma, Wash., and John F. Jordan, jr., of Minneapolis, whose marriage took place this morning. The . color scheme was pink and white and the other guests were Mrs. J. C. Brophy, of Tacoma, Wash., Mr. and Mrs. J. Bisiar, Mrs. J. L. Hillaby, D. L. Bur- gess and son, John. 'FLOODS IN FIGHTING REGION DANCE AT BIRCHMONT First of Series Will Be Given at New Hotel Tomorrow. Carrying out the announcement made by George Cochran, proprietor, the first of a series of Wednesday eve- ning dances will be given at the Birchmont Beach summer hotel to- morrow evening. Good music will be provided and it is the intention to make the dances as popular as possible. Dancing will begin at $ o’clock and will continue until mid- night, and a 75-cent admission charge will be made. There will be special boat service to the Beach, an announcement of which will appear in the Wednesday issue of the Pio- neer. ATTRIBUTE RAIN TO WAR Bemidji Man Believes Bombs of Euro- pean Struggle Are Responsible for Heavy Showers of Summer. There are many Bemidjians who, while they may not go into scientific details, are convinced that the un- usual humidity in Minnesota is due to the war in Europe. Of course, they may have the right idea. Wheth- er they are right or wrong, when it comes to a show-down, they know just as much, can prove just as much, as anybody else who argues about the weather. The belief that the war has something to do with the number of showers, however, is wide- spread. In speaking of the great fall of rain here this spring, an old timer, who has had much experience with wet and dry weather, had the fol- lowing to say: Bombs Produce Rain. ‘“‘Out in the west a few years ago I remember that we had a great drouth. For weeks we had not a drop of rain. Cattle died by the thousands, great farms were burned bare of agriculture and people in many cases died for the want of water to drink. At last we decided to pro- duce rain. Bombs were thrown in the air at many places. This was kept up and at last the rain came and saved the people, but the crops were gone. That is not a theory. It is a fact. “I have been following closely the war news and have noticed that fol- lowing each big battle there have been rain storms in the vicinity of where the battle was fought. Europe, though the press dispatches have not dwelt largely upon it, has been visited by a number of heavy rains, which have flooded much of the country. The fact that the cannonading in the war zone is so great that sound waves of course, travel faster, and have more influence upon..the ele- ments. Thus we find that by the time they have reached various places in the world they are still suf- ficiently strong to produce rain.” U.S. WANTS SUPPORT OF PAN-AMERICAN REPUBLIC (United Press) Washington, Aug. 3.—Before ac- cording moral support to any faction of Mexico, the United States wants a like support from the Pan-American republics. This was given on good authority this afternoon. That was the reason for calling the diplomatic representatives of Argentina, Brazil, Chili, Bolivia and Guatemala into conference on the subject. The United States will profit ma- terially by a joint action of these southern republics and avoid any charge of selfish interests. The Pan- American nations will share any re- sponsibility of the plans of either success or failure and will give sup- port to whatever action is taken. New Club Organized. During the past week the organi- zation of the Campbell Lake Hunting & Fishing club has been completed and arrangements have been made to open club rooms at Werner, Minn., on the shores of Campbell Ilake. About fifty have joined the club, mostly business and professional menk of Bemidji. THE CUB SCOOP geporter OH YOU - NAUGHTY LIL [ WALLOPER ~TD FLY Awe { FROMNOUR WIFE N AN ARSHP- AN'ME SEARC ALL OVER TH PURSIFICK e FORYOU A | | COUNCIL MAY VOTE TO REFUND LIQUOR LICENSE MONEY Bill of Fred Brinkman for Unused Portion of $1,000 Fee Brings Up Problem of Settlement Again. TAKE ACTION AT NEXT MEETING City Attorney P. J. Russell Informs Councilmen That They Have Right to Return Balances—$5000 Held It seems probable that every Be- midji former saloon proprietor will be granted the return of the unused por- tion of his liquor license fee, action being taken at the council meeting last evening which seems very favor- able to the at one time saloon oper- ators. The proposition was renewed when the bill of Fred Brinkman, calling for a refund of $861.91, was presented. Mr. Brinkman was one of the saloon owners who closed his place of busi- ness when the closing order of the Indian department was issued. Smart moved that the bill be allowed and the motion was seconded by Alderman Bailey. All Entitled to Refund. “It is no more than right that this should be returned,” said Alderman Smart, “and I believe that every sa- loon man who observed the order is entitled to the refund.” At this point Alderman Ervin sug- gested that if any action at all was. to be taken that the bills from other saloon men formerly submitted and laid on the table, be reconsidered and be given the same consideration as the new bill. His motion was passed, and the bills of E. K. An- derson, Ted Maloy, Frank Lane, Gen- nis & Layon, Nels Bye, Thomas Mec- Carthy and several other were again presented. If the refunds are allowed it will mean the return of about $5,000. A Question of Law. . The question as to whether it would be lawful to return the money (Continued on last page). COUNCIL FAVORS ARMORY Committee is Named to Investigate Securing of Site. Bemidji’s council has entered en- thusiastically in the plan to secure a $17,000 naval militia armory for Bemidji and at last evening’s meet- ing a committee was named to inves- tigate the matter of securing a site. Frank S. Lycan, president of the council, John Moberg, first ward alderman, and P. J. Russell, city at- torney, were named on the committee, The appointment of the committee followed the request made by Lieut. E. A. Barker that the council take action whereby a site would be fur- nished for the erection of the ar- mory. Every member of the council favored the proposition and it is likely that the site at the foot of Fourth street on the Lake shore. will be offered. When the site has been secured Guy A. Eaton, state naval militia commander, will recommend the state investment board to appro- priate $15,000 for the erection of the structure and the balance will be se- cured from the business men. Blue- prints of the proposed building were presented to the council, the plans being accepted as satisfactory. If plans do not miscarry Bemidji will have a splendid armory by the first of next June. MURDER REPORT IS FOUND TO BE UNFOUNDED Investigation by Mack Kennedy, sheriff of Cass county, concerning the report that a murder had taken place near Federal Dam last Sunday, re- vealed the fact that a man named Alfred Johnson had been found dead in his shack near Federal Dam. Death was due to natural causes. Just how the murder story originated cannot be ascertained. Omer Bailey of Deming, New Mexico, formerly of this city, is the OH MY LIL HEART-ACHE. BUT IM GLADTOSEE ~ou - HoW DIDIUH EVER F\NDTV;\I.S RACE STORY IS DENIED BY WALTER J. HILL Walter J. Hill, son of James J. Hill, denies that there is any truth in the report that he was to . race Austin S. Harland of this city, in an automobile from Crookston to Min- neapolis for a purse’of $1,500. Mr. Harland announced some time ago that the race was not to be held, and was disgusted with eontinual reports from Crookston that it would take place. In a Grand Forks interview Mr. Hill said: “There never was any race scheduled and there never was any certified check posted by me. It isa cheap advertising scheme and at no time was there any element®] of truth in it. The story came from Crookston and is an injustice to me.” KOOCHICHING GOES “WET' County Option Defeated by 300 Votes After Hottest Campaign in Entire State—“Drys” Disappointed. SENTIMENT CHANGED RECENTLY Another county previously counted as a county option’ ecertainty has voted to retain the saloons, Koochi- ching remaining in the “wet” ranks by a majority of approximate}y 300 votes, the election being held follow- ing a most bitter campaign. Every one of the larger precincts gave the “wets” large votes, Inter- ternational Falls alone returning a vote of 265 majority against the “drys.” Neorthome: went “wet” by two vetes, while :Ray, Rainier and other places voted td retain the fiquor emporiums. In the city of International Falls the third or residential ward, always strong for prohibition, voted ‘“wet.” The returns account for 1,650 votes, leaving between two and three hun- dred yet to be heard from. Intense bitterness and hard feeling has played a prominent part in the campaign and each side took advan- tage of any feature which might bring victory. Both ‘“wets” and “drys” had predicted and expected victory. Until two weeks ago the county ‘was strong for prohibition but since that time the sentiment changed gradually and on the eve of the elec- tioni“the most urgefit supporters of | the “drys” felt that the battle had been lost. DEMAND THAT STRONG NOTEBE SENTTO ENGLAND (United Press) Washington,” Aug. 3.—Meat pack- ers and cotton exporters of this country will demand that the United States send an ultimatum or a mes- sage sufficiently strong to amount to one, to England, regarding its re- fusal to modify its order in council. Plans have not yet been formu- lated but there is no question as to their general purport. It is cited that the interests making these de- mands are strongest in the country, and with smaller interests in sym- pathy with the movement. If these plans are brought into action Pres- ident Wilson will have a most for- midable array to force him to show his hand. In case the chief executive refuses to send such a message as de- manded by the interests they will at- tempt to force an embargo upon the exportation of war munitions to Eng- land. If all these plans fail them an at- tempt will be made to call an extra session of congress to determine the question, but in case this fails they will have to await the regular ses- sion of the nation’s lawmakers. But, however, they threaten to pursue the fight with the greatest vigor. ‘In pressing their demands the packers and cotton exporters cite that Germany in practiee, if not in theory, has bowed te the wishes of the United States in regard to submarine warfare, while the British have refused the slightest coneessions, either in theory or practice. E. M. Sathre, of the Sathre Ab- stract company, is confined to his home on Dewey avenue, guest of relatives for several days. from a severe cold. Next!-lolel. suffering HERES MY CHANCE-WHILE. SHES SO HAPPY TO.F D SCOOP ALWE - ACTUAL SETTLERS BUY STATE LAND While Number of Acres Sold This Year Short of 1914 Record Devel- opment of Minnesota Benefited. AUDITOR PREUS MUCH PLEASED More New Comers Purchase Property for Immediate Settlement and Less Speculation is Now Found During the last few monthly state land sales held at the court house, at which Beltrami county land has been disposed of, it has been noticed that the number of acres sold have been smaller in number than those of former years. A record of these sales for the state beginning with the March sales and ending with the fiscal year, July 31, shows that this condition exists in all counties in which there is found state land. The next sale for Beltrami county will be held August 11. According to the.figures of J. A. O. Preus, state auditor, 50,420.35 acres of school and swamp land were sold for the period mentioned in 1914 for $395,943.23. For the same period in 1915 37,586.09 acres were disposed of, the money paid amount- ing to $281,918.83. This shows a decrease of 12,834.09 acres and $114,- 024.40 in cash. -Preus is Pleased. “To the average person these figures show a decided slump in the demand for state lands,” said State Auditor Preus in announcing the foregoing figures. “While the totals in acres sold and money derived is a trifle less than the previous year, the State of Minnesota has gained | more actual settlers during the period contained in these figures, and, there- fore the state is ahead and the re- sult to my mind more satisfactory than allowing lumps of state land go into the hands of the speculator.” “For my part, I am mighty well pleased with the showing as actual occupancy of the lands is the desire of this department.” Sold to Actual Settlers. The state land department rec- (Continued on last page.) TO GRAVEL OLD ROAD Council Decides That New Highway is Not Necessary at This Time. Heated argument took place in the council chambers last evening when the report of Thomas Swinson, city engineer, was read concerning the establishment -of a new road to sup- plant the Fourth street swamp high- way. There has been considerable trouble on this road during the sum- mer, at one place a foot and a half of water standing on it. This con- dition was brought to the attention of the council and it instructed the city engineer to investigate the ad- visability of constructing a new road. After taking the necessary sound- ings the engineer reported the cost of the new road and the repairing of the old, his recommendation being that the new highway be ordered as the old one, in his opinion, can never be made satisfactory. W. G. Schroeder, A. P. Ritchie and Charles Schroeder appeared before the coun- cil and asked that the present road be repaired. The councilmen, al- though several favored the new road, finally decided to place one foot of gravel on the old road and make nec- essary repairs. It is claimed that this road is over a sink hole and can never be made permanent but the representatives present suggested that inasmuch as it has been in con- stant use for more than sixteen years, never being accorded proper atten- tion, that it is now entitled to fair consideration. The repairing will cost about $600 while the new road would necessitate the expenditure of about $1,800. y = To Cities by Auto. Superintendent and Mrs. W. P. Dyer and daughter, Alice, will leave tomorrow in their car for Minne- apolis, St. Paul and Pipestone, Minn., the latter place being the home of Mr. Dyer’s parents. They expect to be away for about three weeks. SHELL \T HURTS ME WORSE THAN \T DOES NOU-MY LOVE - BUT SELLS MILL PARK GROCERY Joe Anderson Disposes of Store to Hastings Man. D. E. Schultz of Hastings, who came here about a week ago, has pur- chased the Mill Park grocery store from Joe Anderson, having taken pos- sesslon Monday. Mrs. Schultz is ex- pected here soon. Mr."Schultz has already started plans to improve the store and will increase the stock and cater especially to residents in Ny- more and Mill Park with a complete line of staple and fancy groceries. Mr. Anderson has entered the insur- ance field and will in the future de- vote his time to selling insurance. MILK ORDINANCE AMENDED Dairymen Request Council to Change Proposed Regulations — Final Action at Next Meeting. FIRST CIRCUS LICENSE GRANTED Provisions of the proposed ordin- ance governing the sale of milk and dairy products in Bemidji as origin- ally submitted, were amended at the Monday night session of the council. Appearing as representatives of the various dairymen who do business in Bemidji, W. G. Schroeder, A. P. Ritchie and Charles Schroeder offered several suggestions when the ordin- ance was read for the second time. As a consequence the cattle of the dairymen selling their product in Be- midji will be inspected every year after they have attained the age of two years. The original provision provided that all cattle six months old be inspected several times a year. Another change was made in the provision, establishing a price for in- specting. It previously held that 25 cents per cow should be charged. Upon the recommendation of Alder- man Smart it was changed as fol- lows: A charge of $2 for the first cow, $1 for every cow from two to five, of fifty cents for every cow from five to ten and 25 cents for every cow over ten. The third and last read- ing of the ordinance will be heard at the next meeting of the council. Other Things the Council Did. . Accepted the bid of Goodman & Loitved for the paving of the alley running from Beltrami to Minnesota avenues between Third and Fourth streets. It will cost about $750. The bid of L. P. Eckstrum for the storm sewers was also accepted. Authorized the city clerk to adver- tise for bids for a road scraper. Ordered the city engineer to sub- mit a report at the next meeting con- cerning the proposition of complet- ing the sewerage system of the built up section of the city. This will necessitate about 16 blocks of addi- tional sewerage. The ordinance governing the issu- ing of circus licenses was passed and a license granted the Hagenbeck-Wal- lace shows which ‘exhibit here Au- gust 13, 300,000 GERMANS BEGIN DRIVE ON WARSAW (United Press) Petrograd, Aug. 3.—Three hundred thousand Germans under General Gallwitz, have begun a terrific drive southward in an attempt to cut off ‘Warsaw from the Petrograd railway. At Tluscz, twenty miles northeast of Warsaw, and surrounded by a part of the Russian armies, are still hold- ing a prominent part of Warsaw. Heavy guns of all calibres and equipped, and fresh troops, presum- ably from the western front, are helping the Teutons. The German commander has apparently been or- dered to batter his way in to Warsaw by:quick smashing blows so that the surrender of the northern defenses of the Polish capitol may not be de- layed. ity Dean Joseph Kennedy of the Uni- versity of North Dakota, accompanied by his wife, arrived in Bemidji yes- terday afternoon and will spend a month at their Grand Forks Bay summer home. They were joined to- day by their son, Lawrence. - By "HOP" SOMETHING MUST BE. fore Judge C. W. Stanton. BEMIDJI'S FIRST CHAUTAUQUAISON; SUCCESS ASSURED Children’s Play Period This Morning Well Attended and Many Present at Opening This Afternoon. CITIZENS TAKE MUCH INTEREST Attractive Program and Guarantee of $600 is Covered at Advance Sale —Evening Curtain at 7:30. With every indication pointing to- wards success, Bemidji’s initial chau- tauqua is now in progress, the first entertainment being given this morn- ing. The play ground recreation period, conducted this morning by Grace Voljmar, was attended by a large number and many more chil- dren are expected to attend during the remaining days of the week. The $600 guarantee has been cov- ered and the business men of the eity who made the guarantee which made the securing of the course possible, are released from their obligation. Began This Afternoon. At the opening program this after- % noon, which was well attended, a pleasing program was given by the Lawson Trio, three splendid artists of versatile genius. They will also appear on the program this evening, beginning at 7:30 o’clock. “Polly of the Circus,” an inter- pretative reading, by Miss Hazel Kep- ford, a genius in child impersonations will also be a feature on this eve- ning’s program. An Attractive Program. The program is full of thought, . sentiment, musical entertainment and inspiration and much interest is be- ing taken by the city’s residents. The success of the chautauqua in Be- midji is practically assured. The Wednesday Program. The program for tomorrow will he as follows: 9:00 a. m.—Children’s Contests for honors. 2:30 p. m.—Entertainment. Music and stories—J. Walter Wilson Com- pany. s 3:00 p. m.—Popular lecture—“The Culture of Personality,” George Gib- bons Yarrow. A speech with the true ring. 7:30 p. m.—Some fun in make-up, mimicery and music—J. Walter ‘Wil- son. % 8:15 p. m.—Illustrated travel- ogue—*Beautiful Hawaii,” Chas. A. Payne. A delightful descriptive talk illuminated with colored slides and motion pictures. Yarrow on Program. George Gibbons Yarrow comes from a family of intellectual giants. Like Ralph Waldo Emerson he is the v lineal descendant of a long line of ministers who were men of educa- tion and culture and filled prominent places in their respective generations. To his natural abilities every oppor- tunity for refinement has been added and he has made good use of them all. Mr. Yarrow has made a practical study of the interesting thing called personality. It is that indefinable thing that makes one man different from all other men. It is the thing that causes one man to succeed in a given undertaking and prevents all others from accomplishing the same results. innings. Talks on Hawaii. Charles A. Payne has been called “The World Traveler With a Genius for Friendship.” He has traveled (Continued on last page.) CHURCH PICNIC TOMORROW Arrangements Completed for Sunday School Outing Tomorrow. —_— All is in readiness for the monster picnic to be held at Birchmont Beach by the Methodist Sunday school to- morrow. The first boat will leave the dock at 9 a. m., and the second forty- five minutes later. It is expected that 400 will attend and plans have been made to accommodate that num- ber. There will be games of all kinds and the day will be one of real’ enjoyment, something doing every minute. PRk ST. CLOUD COMPANY BUYS MARKHAM BUILDING Through the efforts of E. B. Ber- man, of the Berman Insurance com- pany, the sale of the Markham build- ing, occupied by Schneider Bros. company clothing store on Third street, was consummated, the new owners being the H. C. Ervin com- pany of St. Cloud. The building was owned by Walter Markham of Minneapolis, formerly of this city. Attorneys Ed Lundrigan and Fred Smith of Cass Lake were Bemidji professional visitors today, while here attending to court matters be-