Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, August 7, 1915, Page 1

T VOLUME 13, NO. 188; BEMIDJ1, MINNESOTA, sumu Evr.mo, Auous'r 7, 1016.- LATEST VICTORY OF AUSTRO-GERMANS GREATEST SUCCESS OF EUROPEAN WAR Fall of Ivar~orod, Following Warsaw Capture, \ o, .as an Accomplish- ment No L ‘b}"hm Miracle. — 0‘, I NOT TO CONCENTRA. ) N WEST Supposition of London Likely to ove Unfounded — Wants Separate Peace With Slavs. By J. W. T. MASON. New York, Aug. 7.—Yesterday’'s fall of Ivangorod is only the military complement of the evacuation of Warsaw. The two victories them- selves are but part of the greater campaign which has for its objective the obliteration of the Russian field forces. Although the capture of the Vistula line is not an end in itself, it is by far the greatest success of the war, and must be named with the supreme military achievements of all history. The immensity of the accomplish- ment is due to the fact that the miracle has been worked with only a part of the Teutonic power. Ger- many is holding England and France in check and Austria is presenting an impregnable front to Italy. Yet, both powers have enough excess strength to capture the principal military stronghplds of the Slavs. This is what makes the Germanic victory rank almost with the legend- ary combats of Titans. Prove to Be Unfounded. London’s belief that the Germans now will concentrate in the west for a new drive toward Calais will pro- bably prove to be unfounded. The all-controlling purpose of . present Teutonic strategy is to force Russia out of the war. It would be more short-sighted for Berlin and Vienna to abandon the eastern offensive now than it would have been to quit the east after the capture of Lemberg. The depression of normally pessimis- tic Slavs grows weaker with Teutonic victory. INCREASE OF OVER 4 SEVEN' PER CENT ‘IN ‘Washington, Aug. 7.—An increase of nearly seven per cent in the num- ber of students in American colleges, universities and technological schools in 1914 over the previous year is shown in the annual report of the Federal commissioner of education, which has just been made public. The figures are 216,493, compared with 202,231 in 1913. The report shows Ithat men still outnumber women in higher education. There were in colleges 139,373 men in 1914 and 77,120 women, as compared with 128,644 men and 73,587 women in 1913. Despite higher standards of admission and graduation, college enrollment has more than tripled since 1890. Benefactions to colleges and universities during the year to- taled $26,670,017, an increase of about $2,000,000 over the year pre- vious. State and municipal appro- priations grew from $9,646,549 in 1908 to $23,400,540 in 1914. TAX FORFEIT SALE TO BE HELD HERE MONDAY J. A. O. Preus, state auditor, has set Monday, August 9, for the sale at public auction of all real estate throughout Beltrami county on which taxes have become delinquent for the year 1907 or prior thereto. The sale will probably be conducted by James L. George, county auditor, who will return to Bemidji from Denver to- morrow, or Henry W. Alsop, deputy auditor. The forfeiture sales will be con- ducted at each county seat in the state by the county auditor, and the minimum sale price acceptable on any real estate will be equal to.one-half the total tax due on such property. The property under forfeiture is largely town and village lots orig- inally included in real estate schemes that fell through. After a sale by each | gorteiture, a period of 60 days is al- Lack of ammuni- | ,weq by law in which a delinquent tion does not explain the continuous taxpayer may redeem the property. Russian retreat since the May. first Of [ At the end of that time, if the prop- erty has not been redeemed the pur- The frightful strain of the year’s|cpaser at auction is given absolute fighting undoubtedly has begun to|41e, undertermine the Slav morale; and it is legitimate for the Teutons to be- lieve they may cause Russia’s com- plete collapse in the near future. Cannot Be Pierced. The French and English lines can- not be pierced with the same amount of pressure that is being wused in Poland. In fact it is doubtful wheth- er by any possibility they can be ser- iously broken at all. The British and French trenches are far better prepared and better manned than is the Russian front. There is nothing publicly known about the western situation that might incourage the Germans to hope for a victory. The ‘western allies have been saving their ammunition since the eastern drive began, in order to meet a possible German offensive against themselves. They are rested and are admirably prepared for defensive combat. That the Teutonic armies, therefore, should cease their Russian offensive, just as the Slavs are half beaten and attempt a new battle of Flanders in the west, it is impossible to believe. To force a separate peace from Rus- sia will probably continue to be the Kaiger’s dominating purpose. CONTEST MAY BE BROUGHT IN KOOCHICHING OPTION FIGHT So close is the result in the Koochi- ching county option election that the “wets” are planning to institute a contest, there being much dissatis- faction. The “drys” are believed to have won the fight by about ten votes. The International Falls Jdur- nal of last evening says: “It is said that in many cases the peculiar form of the ballot misled people into voting the opposite way to that intended, although plenty of warning was sent out by both sides to be on the lookout for this. It Is also rumored that a certain man from one of the precincts down river where the vote went unanimously dry, was in the city yesterday and told some of our citizens that he was ready to swear that he voted wet in that precinet. It is possible that he was also baffled by the form of ballot but both sides are claiming er- ror in procedure and it is likely that a contest will be necessary to satisty the losing side.” Play Tennis at Crookston. Representing the Bemidji Tennis club, Walter L. Brooks, E. H. Denu, A. L. Barker and Walter F. Dickens, superintendent of the Red Lake In- dian reservation, left this afternoon for Crookston where they will par- ticipate in the tennis tournament which is to be conducted there to- morrow. Attorney Montreville J. Brown, the city champion, was to have taken part in the tournament but in practice Wednesday he se- verely strained his back and was not able to make the trip. (S EEE R RS R R RS * SUNDAY IN THE CHURCHES * (SRR SRS RS SRR A Episcopal. Sunday school at 10. Prayer and sermon at 11 by Rev. I. P. Johnson of Faribault, officiating. All are in- vited to attend these services. Archdeacon H. F. Parshall, rector. Catholic. Low mass at 7 a. m. High mass COLLEGE STUDENTS; waxy 32w 300xs nEcerveD |E D] spum "PRAISED[CANNING MEANS BIG Miss Mills Announces List Now to Be Had at Public lemy. Many new books have been re- ceived at the public library which are delightful for summer reading. The new books, as announced by Miss Beatrice Mills, librarian, are as fol- lows: Rim of the Desert, Ada Wood- ruff . Anderson; Little Mother Who Sits at Home, Countess Barcynska; A Far Country, Winston Churchill; Girl of the Blue Ridge, Payne Ers- kine; Sundown Slim, Henry Herbert Knibbe; Mr. Pratt’s Patients, Joseph Lineoln; Martha-by-the-day, Julie Lippman; Martha and Cupid, Julie Lippman; Making Over Martha, Julie Lippman; Joftery, William J. Locks; Anne of the Island, L. M. Montgom- ery; The Harbor, FErnest Poole; Bealby, H. G. Wells; Secrets of the Hohenzollerns, Dr. A. G. Graves. INDIANS TO HAVE EXHIBIT W. F. Dickens Appointed by Cato Sells to Have Charge of Booth at State Fair—Will Be Educational. AGRICULTURE T0 BE SHOWN For the first time in the history of Minnesota there will be a com- plete exhibit of Indian industry at the state fair next month. In only one other state has the fair had a similar attraction, being Oklahoma. ‘Walter F. Dickens, superintendent of the Red Lake Indian reservation, has been appointed to have charge of the exhibit by Cato Sells, commis- sioner of Indian affairs at Washing- ton. He has begun preparing the booth and his-only fear is that he will not be supplied with sufficient room to properly show the exhibit. ““This exhibit is to be purely of an educational nature,” said Mr. Dick- ens, who was in Bemidji today. “There will be no Indian war dance in connection nor do I know that more than just a few Indians will be at the fair. “The agricultural, class room and handiwork of the Indians will be shown and we aim to make the booth as attractive as pessible, in this way giving the thousands that are to at- tend the fair a true sample of the wonderful work which is bemg done by the Chippewas.” Many exhibits to be shown at the Red Lake agency fair, to be held later in September, will be on display at the state fair. The White Earth, Leech Lake, Cass Lake, Red Lake, Fond du Lac, Grand Portage, Nett Lake, Pipestone mnon-reservation school, and the Vermillion lake agen- cies will have exhibits at the fair. The selection of Supt. Dickens to have charge of the exhibit by Cato Sells is deserved. Mr. Dickens had charge of the first Indian exhibit ever at 9 a. m. Sunday school at 10:30 held at a state fair, this being at a.m. Vespers at 8 p. m. Father J.|Oklahoma five years ago. In 1912 J. T. Philippe. he placed a booth at the Beltrami Methodist Episcopal. Morning worship, 10:45; Sunday school, 12:00, A. T. Carlson, supt.; Junior League, 3:30, Mrs. Gilman, supt.; Epworth League, 7:00, Hector Brown, pres.; evening service, 8:00. Special music morning and evening. Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 8 o’clock. All are cordially invited to the services. C. W. Gilman, pas- tor. ; Presbyterian. Sunday school, 10 a. m.; morning wnrshlp, 11 a. m.; Junior Christian Endeavor, 3 p. m.; Young People’s meeting, 7 p. m.; evening worship, 8 p. m. Rev. Calvin Foster of War- road will preach at both services. Prayer and Bible meeting, 8 p. m., Thursday evenings. S. E. P. White, pastor. The Salvation Army. Sunday school, 2 p. m., subject— “John the Baptist,” Luke 7:18-25 text to learn, Isiah, 50:10; praise meeting, 3 p. m. subject—*"“Who Praised Him;"” open air meeting, 7:30 p. m.; salvation meeting, 8 p. m., sub- (Continued on last page). Attorney Hallan L. Huffman, of the law firm of Andrews, Gibbons & Hufi- man, spent last evening in Kelliher midji this morning. SCOO. GEE \T3 GREAT TO on legal business, returning to Be-l THE CUB REPORTER county fair, only the work of In- dians being shown, and in 1913 and 1914 the Indians conducted success- ful fairs of their own at Red Lake. CARRANZA T0 TALK .PEACE WITH VILLA (United Press) Washington, Aug. 7.— General Carranza has formally notified Sec- retary Lansing’ that he will open peace negotiations with General Villa. Judge Douglas, Carranza’s Washing- ton leader, submitted the offer to the secretary of state. This matter is deemed significant because General Scott was ordered to the Mexican border immediately after the offer had been received. Lansing said this afternoon that the Carranza offer had not been submitted to the Latin- American conference. Auditor to Return. James L. George, county auditot, is expected to return to Bemidji to- morrow morning from Denver where he has spent several weeks at the bed- side of a relative. The auditor spent today at St. Paul on business. Notice to Water Consumers. Will flush hydrants Sunday. GEORGE KIRK. HAVE \Re==R A WIFE WITH COIN ENOUGH o TO CHARTER A SHIP AN' RESCUE YoU FROM i U ISLANDS S AND ALLTHAT- BUT WHEN: SHE TAKES SUCHADIS= LWKING-TD OUR BEST FRIEND ASTO LEAVE HMBEHIND ON TH' \SLAND - 1T (<INDAN "Defective “Doc” Rufledge in Duluth Henld Tells of Growth and Prosperity of This City—Extols Merchants. EDITORS ON ANNUAL OUTING Editors of the state, guests of the Northern Minnesota Editorial asso- ciation, assembled at Duluth yester- day for a three day annual outing. In telling of the meeting the Duluth Herald devotes space to several cities of this sectionr and the following writ- ten by A. G. Rutledge, former editor of the Daily Pigneer, always booster for Bemidji, and secretary of the as- sociation, is printed: “Boosting Bemidji was a pleasant pastime of mine for many years: in fact, ‘Big Bemidg’ is a slogan which I have used so often that although I am now a resident of Minneapolis, I am very apt to shout at a person, who demands a prompt answer as to which is the very best town in North- ern Minnesota, ‘Big Bemidg.’ “Bemidji was the birthplace of the Northern Minnesota Development as- sociation; is the center of the enforce- ment arm of ‘the several treaties which have deprived Br'ers Wilson, Denu and Carson of their usual al- lowance of stimulating liquids, and is now boasting about the niftiest summer hotel and desirable outing at- tractions in the state. A very de- sirable and profitable organization which Bemidji has formed is the Merchants’ association, which has joined hands with the several farm- ers’ clubs of Beltrami county, result- ing in the finest kind of friendly and- co-operative feeling between the tillers of the soil and the tradesmen at the county: seat. “Bemidji, .-with its two lakes, the Mississippi river, fine stands of virgin trees, splenrdid farms and hustling cit- izens, is a splendid example of the grit, perseverance and up-todate-ness which characterizes the progressive community which has been hewed out of the forest region.” Under the caption, “Pointing With Pride and Viewing With Alarm,” the Herald prints “a page:- of more or less ‘accurate information, compiled by the Herald and others who must be nameless, about the brethren of the state press," Pictures of various editors of the state are shown with pert paragraphs concerning each, three being B@midji men, Judge C. ‘W.- Stanton; “associate Justice of the district court and at one time pres- ident of the state editorial associa- tion, H. Mayne Stanton, managing editor of the Daily Pioneer, and F. A. ‘Wilson, editor and.publisher of the Bemidji Sentinel. In speaking of “Doc” Rutledge, the Herald page says that “the summer outings, which are always success- ful, are largely due to his handi- work.” FARMERS HEAR LECTURE Tillers of Soil Guests at Chautauqua This Afternoon. Presidents of the various farmers’ clubs in the Bemidji vicinity were notified this morning that compli- mentary - tickets were awaiting the ‘| members of their organizations for the afternoon program of the chau- tauqua and as a consequence a large number of tillers of the soil enjoyed the address of Charles H. Platten- burg on. “The Community of Inter- est,” this afternoon. The tickets were given to the farmers at the store of E. A. Barker, president of the Merchants’ association. SETTLEMENT STATEMENT READY Will Be Turned Over to County Au- ditor Monday, Says Geil. It was announced by Earl Geil, county treasurer, this afternoon, that work on the June settlement state- ment has been completed and that it will be turned over to James L. George, auditor, Monday. The moneys received during March, April and May, respectively, are $21,475.62, $84,840.82 and $263,825:36, making a total of $370,431.80. Last year the June settlement amounted to only $215,000. lands is the cause for a large part of :the increase. This money is distrib- 'uted throughout the various towns and school districts of the county. Homeward Bound With Storms Ahead GOSH- 0SS -ITM SUREGLA SEEYOU-AND ID Asi ~(OU O COME ABOARD \F TH' SHIP WAS MINE- Bur As (TS .‘HW‘F—ES/,}S & Page .| which are to be used in the work. The sale of Volstead | KKK KKK KK KKK KKK * TO SING “BOHEMIAN GIRL” * KRR KK KKK KKK KKK KK SAVINGFOR FARMER T. A Erinkwn, Club Specialist, Who Will Give Demonstration Here, Tells of “Cold Pack” Possibilities CHEAP FOOD FOR ENTIRE YEAR Beltrami - School - Children to Be Awarded Prizes for Preserving Fruit by Government Method. ‘When the county fair is held here next month T. A. Erickson, boys’ and girls’ club work expert, will demon- strate the method used by the fed- eral department of agriculture in canning tomatoes, beans and carrots and other vegetables and fruit. Brings Big Saving. Mr. Erickson says the canning of garden truck that otherwise might g0 to waste, will do much toward helping farmers and their families |living on Northern Minnesota land which is being cleared, to make a living while pulling stumps and mak- ing drainage ditches. 4 The government holds that the proper canning of garden truck and preserving it for use the year around is a very important part of its boys’ and girls’ club work, of which Mr. Erickson is the leader for Minnesota. By the “cold pack” method, the vegetable or fruit is not cooked, as by the old method, but is merely scalded and sterilized in the cans, ac- cording to Mr. Erickson. It takes less time, is considerably cheaper than the old method and the opera- tions are very simple. Thousands of children throughout the United States, by means of the club work, have been taught to can all sorts of vegetables. Can All Garden Products. Mr. Erickson says there are very few garden products which cannot be successfully canned by the new method. The “cold pack” method was invented by one of the federal department superintendents at Wash- ington. On September 17, one of the days of the fair, the representatives of the various canning clubs will compete for prizes, each club being entitled io two participants. The following points- will - be--observed,- announces- W. B. Stewart, sunerlntendent of schools. E How They Are Judged. Accuracy in following the govern- ment recipe, 40. Rapidity in canning three jars, glass, 20. Quality of canned product, 20. Appearance of canned product, 20. Several clubs have been formed and more interest is being shown each week. Home canners will be furnished with which to do the canning and each contestant will be given three pint glass jars to fill with tomato DONALD BOUCHIER Who Will Appear With Grand Opera Company in Last of the Chau- tauqua Entertainments. ASK RELIEF FOR SETTLERS Conference Held at Thief River Falls to Aid Flood Victims of Red Lake River District—Plans Proposed. TO REQUEST GOVERNMENT HELP As a result of the flooding out of many settlers along the Red Lake river, a conference was held at Thief River Falls last evening between set- tlers who have suffered, representa- tives of the state of Minnesota drain- age commission, Congressman Steen- erson and others interested, which had been called by the Commercial club of the Pennington county seat. The government weather report shows that 9.79 inches of rain fell at Red Lake and vicinity during June, the land along the Red Lake river be- tween the west line of the Red Lake Indian reservation and Highlanding being flooded . Among proposed plans to prevent a recurrence of the floods is one to have. congress declare the river non- navigable, to permit straightening and. increase of its discharge. .The second is to ask the state of Minne- sota for aid, inasmuch as the state has authorized drainage - into < the river, which has increased the vol- ume. Thethird is to co-operate with other localities to straighten the river or to dig ditches parallel to it on the north side, to take part of the water to where the banks are high enough to take care of the same. Tie fourth is to co-operate with the gov- ernment in case it shall determine to inaugurate a drainage system for the reservation land pint AUSTRIANS ARE HELD Four Men Who Escaped From Cana- dian Internment Camp in Jail Here. [e— Three prizes of $3, $2 and $1, re- spectively, will be offered by the Bel- trami County Fair association. One El Flo No. 30 Club Canning outfit has been secured as a premium and a partial promise has been made of a water seal canning outfit. W. G. Schroeder, the Bemidji merchant, has promised to give two cases of Foster Sealfast jars as premiums. LANSING ASKS AID OF GOVERNOR HAMMON (United Press) St. Paul, Aug. 7.—Secretary of State Lansing today wrote Winfield S. Hammond, governor of Minnesota, asking him to co-operate with the government in restraining Canadian aviators from -crossing the border line, on account of such maneuvers being considered as dangerous. Charged with having escaped from a Canadian internment camp, four Austrians are being held at the coun- ty jail, having been arrested at Blackduck by government immigra- tion men. The names of three of the prisoners are Tony Banos, Harry Maide and John Slabo. It is claimed that they escaped from Canada and entered the United States by cross- ing the Rainy river on a raft. Sev- eral other Austrians have been caught while making efforts to cross the river. When arrested the Austrians were employed by Paddy McDonald on a road which he is building near Blackduck. The men will be held here until some action is taken by the immigration department. They will pmbably be deported. Wfllmml to Have Fair. Williams is to hold a fair, hegin- ning September 6 and lasting two days. The Farmers’ club is arrang- ing the exhibits and they will be good,considering the coolness and rains which have hindered the prog- ress of some of the garden products. Williams has a population of 220 and all are working hard to induce set- tlers to locate in that vicinity, much progress being made there during the past several years. By “HOP” DOGU KNOW SC00P | TM SORRYNOW-T LEF NOUR FRIEND ONTH' Stafford Curran, village clerk at Marble, Minn., and one of the chief officials at the Hill mine of the Oliver Iron Mining company, arrived in Be- midji this morning and will spend several days at Turtle Lake where he will be the guest of Minneapolis friends who are camping there. Pioneer want ads are read. fi, « BUHLEEVE ME H THINK TM GONNA smvour TR PUHSIFICK | WAITIN FOR YOUR WIFE \ TO AST, ME. ABOARD 5, NOURE SURE. = ////// / Cw N BOUCHIER GRA OPERA TROUPE the “Bohemian Girl” This Evening —Rendition of Much Merit. PLATTENBURG TALKED TODA Bemidji Business Men Attend Le of “Community Developer”—Talks on “The Community of Interest.” will conclude its course in Bemid this evening, the Bouchier program. The week has been greatly joyed and the people who have at- tended regularly have been delighted with the programs. The musical entertainments have been exeellent and the lectures and addresses have been of that order which have brought forth; full thought, sent: ment and inspiration. The programs have been so arranged that everyone has found much of interest in them, It may truly be said that Bemidji’s first chautauqua has been a grut success. And They Like Bemidji. P ‘“Entertainers of the Vawter com- | pany appreciate the manner in which they have been received an entertained while in Bemidjf;”: sals H. A. Hedges, general manager of the chautauqua’s western division, ‘‘and I know that Bemidji is to bene- fit by our coming here. We all like Bemidji, its people, its beauty apd the magnificent surroundings. Our people were enthusiastic over coming here and they all regretted to leave ‘We sincerely thank Bemidji folks for the way in which we have been treated during our first engagement: here. We are all boosters for Be- midji.” Merchants Hear Plattenburg. This afternoon C. H. Plattenburg, known as the “Community, ment Lecturer,” addresse: rooms on the value of community operation . .,and.. - enterpHses: those in attendance marched to chautauque-tent.where they to his business address, “Fha " Ca munity of Interest.” First of all, Mr. Plnttenhurs hml.u that the people ought to get quainted. That one-half of the mis- understandings are done away with upon acquaintance. That if the peo- ple’s needs were better understood they would understand all the better: how much more they need each other., Plattenburg is a terror to the cata- logue house business. He shows the thinking man what is the real mis- sion of the little town. He shows - where there should be a postoffice, a blacksmith shop, a store, a wagon shop, and a place of general exchange in every community, and how the community will suffer if the cata- - logue houses are allowed to put these permanently out of business. Plattenburg is a pleasing speaker, a genuine good man, has a hard busi- - ness head, gets a little fun out of life; and all join in saying that he has done the community a great ser- vice with his de\_relopment lecture. _ The Closing Entertainment. The chautauqua company takes much-pride in sending the Bouchier Grand Opera company to Bemidji, it being one of its strongest attractions. “We hope that Bemidji people who have so splendidly supported the chautauqua are not frightened at th coming of the Bouchier compan: said Superintendent Kramer this morning. “There is nothing in‘grand opera that will scare anyone when - it is properly understood. 1 “The truth is that the opera Iui] done more for music than any other| agency. The opera has been, and still, the foremost modern expressis of the best that musical genius has conceived. Properly understood it universally loved.” The Bouchier company will de the major portion of their program t (Continued on last page). SLAYS IN FULL RETREA (United Press) Berlin, Aug. 7.—According to ai announcement by the German > department today, the Russian I reaching north from Warsaw is full retreat. Generals Scholtz Gallwitz have broken the Russian re sistance near Loma and at the mout| of the Bug river and are throt the. Slavs back in confusion. The Germans have captured fortress of Dombr, situated on east bank of the Vistula river, which place the Russians have bombarding Warsaw . contin since it was occupled by the A German armies. 'The Russians in general retreat toward. | it |