Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, October 12, 1915, Page 1

THE BEMIDJT VOLUME 13, NO. 245. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, TUI!‘DA EVENING, OCTOBER 12, 1915, _ GED.LUGASFORMER [:"re"*~"***""* IGTATECIYLENBUE [:"*"Siiut o "5 ORDER TO PREVENT [:"""""~"""**BULGARIANS GROSS (> RESIDENT, IS SHOT |} " it omar ., & T0 BE INWTEDTO [ioisosressrosses’| INSURANGECOFROM [f ™ =t bomceo | FRONTIERANDATTAGK ORGANIZED IN NYMORE Washington, Oct. 12.—The WHILE HUNTING Wire Chief of Northwestern Tele- phone Company at Park Rapids is Seriously Injured. 3 o"’(;’ifle is Discharged While Pass- Rullet Passes Two Inches Jhove Heart. N \~ Condition is Satisfactory, Although Serious; Feared Pneumonia Will Set In. B George Lucas, formerly a resident of Bemidji, now living at Park Rap- ids, was accidentally shot Sunday while duck hunting. The bullet of a 22-calibre rifle passed about two in- ches above his heart, penetrating his left lung. His condition is very serious and penumonia is feared. Rests Easily Today. He was resting easily late this af- ternoon although he spent a very bad night. Mr. Lucas with a companion went to a lake about eleven miles from Park Rapids, Sunday and were just preparing to return home at six o’clock when the accident occurred. His companion was winding up the decoys and Mr. Lucas picked up the two shot guns which were lying in the bottom of the boat with his left hand. With his right hand be pick- ed up a .22 rifle. In some unknown manner the rifie was discharged, the bullet striking Mr. Lucas. Lived Here Six Years. Mr. Lucas went to Park Rapids about 2 year ago from here. He lived in Bemidji for about six years. His father and mother, who are living | at Brainerd, have gone to Park Rap- ) ids. Mr. Lucas married a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Matt Meyer, living on a farm near this city. Mr. and Mrs. Lucas have one child. Mrs. Myer will go to Park Rapids s tomorrow. AVIATOR FALLS TO - DEATH IN PAGIFIC San’ Diego, Cal, Oct. 12.—Divers from the U. S. ship San Diego, work- ing near the scene, have failed to bring to the surface the body of Lieu- tenant Walter R. Talliaferre of the First Aero Corps, U. S. army, who plunged 1,800 feet to his death in San Diego bay yesterday. The aero- plane in which he fell is fast in the mud 50 feet below the surface. The b body is entangled in the machine. i Talliaferre, eye witnesses say, was attempting to loop the loop when he lost control of the machine. Strapped fast to his seat, he had no chance to free himself from the falling aero- plane, which struck the water about a quarter of a mile from the shore. He was reputed to be one of the best aviators in the service, was 35 years old, and married. { I —— INDIAN SCHOOLS TO BE PLACED ON MORE l EFFICIENT BASIS , Washington, Oct. 12.—The In- dian’s economic needs are to be given primary consideration in plans now being formulated by the bureau of Indian affairs for putting all Indian schools of the country on a more ef- ficient basis. | In an announcement today, Cato \ Sells, commissioner of Indian affairs, ! said that he had named the commit- | tee ot Indian service educators who soon will meet here to prepare a uni- form course of study to include aca- ! demics and industrial training. 1 The committee consists of H. B. Pearis, supervisor of Indian schools; ‘W. W. Coon, assistant supervisor, and Superintendent F. M. Conser of the Sherman institute, Riverside, Cal.; 4 E. E. Allen, Chiloco Indian school, " Oklahoma; O. H. Lipps, Carlisle In- sian school, Pennsylvania; Dr. Chas. M. Buchanan, Tulalip Indian school, ‘Washington, and Peyton Carter, In- dian school, Wahpeton, N. D. JANE ADDAMS TELLS VASSAR OF WOMAN’S STATUS Poughkeepsie, N. Y., Oct. 12.— Jane Addams of Hull House, Chicago, emphasized and explained “the so- cial and political status of the edu- cated woman” which was the general theme of all exercises in today’s cele- bration of Vassar’s founding. Dr. James Monroe Tayor, former presi- dent of Vassar, spoke on the same subject. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Woodford of International Falls are guests of Mr: and Mrs. Harry Titus. The Want Column will glve you the desired informstion. i Mayor William McCuaig and Chief of Police Frank Ripple will bowl the first game on the new Gould bowling alleys which will be opened tonight at seven o’clock, 117 Third street. As a pre-battle statement Chief Ripple said that he be- lieved that he would have to “spot” the mayor 15 pins. As to his own skill at the game he would make no statement. The odds at a late hour this afternoon were even. The new alleys that will be opened are of the most mod- ern construction. A meeting will be held Thursday evening to form a * city league. * * AR KKK KKK KKK KN BOSTON MAKES IT 370 1IN SERIES Red Sox Win Fouth World’s Series Games; Opposing Teams to Tour West. KKK KA I A A A AR A AR AR AR KA AT &k k kK KAk kA kA A kA Ak A Ak h ok kok kK Boston, Oct. 12.—It looks like the Red Sox now. Boston today defeated Philadel- phia by a score of two to one. Bos- ton secured an early lead and kept up the pace throughout the entire game. The totals are: Philadel- phia, one run, seven hits, no errors. Boston, two runs, eight hits, one error. There was ideal weather today for a ball game. The skies were clear and the sun was bright. Nearly 45,000 people, according to estimates, saw the game. All morning New England and the rest of the nation poured her popuiace into Boston. Spe- cial trains by the score rolled into the city. The Braves field, where the game was played, can comfortably seat 47,000 people and in a pinch 50,000 can be accommodated. Teams to Travel. Prior to the game the National commission held a conference and’de-| cided to allow Boston and Philadel- phia to tour the west following the close of the world’s series. Games will be played at Chicago, Omaha, Denver and other western cities. It is planned to play at ’Frisco the last Sunday in October. 42,300 Yesterday. The attendance at the game yes- terday when Boston won by a score of 2 to 1, was 42,300; paid admis- sions were $83,191; players’ share, $44,923.14; National commission’s share, $8,319.10, and each club’s share, $18,974.38. The Red Sox victory today gave them three out of four games and it is believed by a large following of fans that the world’s series will come to a close fomorrow afternoon with another victory for the Boston team. GITY ELEVEN TO PLAY GRAND RAPIDS SUNDAY Bemidji will have an independent city football team. The naval militia had planned to have a team but as there was some excellent material outside the militia it was decided to form only an in- dependent city team. A meeting will be held near the armory tonight by local players for a signal practice. Next Sunday the local team will go to Grand Rapids for a game. With only five days to practice the men are .work- ing hard and it is expected that Be- midji will have one of the fastest independent teams in the northern part of the state. Games will be played with Duluth, Hibbing and Thief River Falls. A schedule will be announced next week. . Judge M. A. Spooner, who went fo terday, has returned home. SCOOP zerorrer REPORTER BEMIDJI IN 1916 City Council at Regular Meeting -Appoints Three Delegates From Bemidji. ANNUAL MEETING AT VIRGINIA, OCTOBER 20 Routine Matters Are Discussed at Session; O0ld Bill Considered. is Bemidji- will invite the Minnesota League of Municipalities to hold its 1916 session in the city of Bemidji when the annual meeting of the league is held at Virginia, Minn., Oct. 20 and 21. Three Delegates Sent. Several suggestions were made to extend the invitation at the meeting of the city council last evening. Mayor William McCuaig, F. S. Lycan, president of the city council, and P, J. Russell, city attorney, were chosen by the council as the city’s represen- tatives at the meeting this year. St. Cloud Man President. J. E. Jenks of St. Cloud is presi- dent of the league, Edwin Buffington of Stillwater, vice-president, and Prof. R. E. Price of Minneapolis, sec- retary and treasurer. At the regular meeting of the city council last evening all members were present with the exception of Alderman T. S. Ervin. Septic Tank to Be Cleaned. The bid of $225 by William Peckles for the cleaning of the city septic tank was accepted. The feasibility of amending pres- ent ordinances so that all pool room licenses must be approved by the council was discussed. Such’ an amendment will be prepared by city officials. License was granted to I. B. Olson and B. Lundgren to conduct an em- ployment office. .To Install Alarm System. Earl Geil, representing a com- mittee from the Bemidji Volunteer Fire Relief association, presented the council with a communication rela- tive to a reduction by a certain com- pany in the price of a fire alarm sys- tem for the volunteer firemen. The system now costs $360 and about $50 for installation. The matter was referred to the fire committee. Drivers Gaines and Brennen of the fire department were granted vaca- tions of ten days with full pay. Ordinance 78 Discussed. The council discussed at length General Ordinance No. 78 which regulates electrical wiring and pro- viding for the inspection of same. The question of who should be made to pay for inspection where it was necessary to rewire, to come under the ordinance, was referred to the light committee, to report at the next meeting of the council. Road Bill for Investigation. The bill of George Cochran for $144.20 for road work on the road leading into Bemidji on the north in the town of Northern was again taken up for consideration. The bill was first presented to the council Nov. 7, 1914, for road work done in July, August and September of that year. At the time the road work was done the city was permitted to use ten per cent of liquor license moneys on roads leading into the city. The matter was referred to the street committee and city attor- ney for investigation. COAST MASONS OFFER THIRD DEGREE DRAMA San Francisco, Oct. 12.—Hundreds of California Masons today attended the 66th annual communication of the Grand Lodge, California juris- diction, at the exposition. The school of instruction open two days, con- tinues to Oct. 17. The San Fran- cisco bodies No. 1 A. and A. S. R. will present a drama, “The Legend International Falls on business yes- of the Temple,” from the third de- gree. ~A mass meeting was held in the city hall last night and a volunteer fire company was organized, with the following officers: = 8. Blackburn was elected secretary; -F. ° Hammond, ‘|chief; P. Wold, assistant chief; A. Olson, fire marshal; "A. Larson, engi- neer, and J. Kerchi, assistant engi- neer. UNION MEE' FRIDAY A union meeting will be held in the Congregational chireh on Friday evening. Capt. and ‘Mrs. Sandgren, in charge of the Bem’ld]i Salvation Army, will furnish the singing and conduct the testimonial service, while Rev. Cadwell will speak on the “Failure of Religion" and define the difference between réligion and Chris- tianity. ¢ MEN’S CLUB MEETS MONDAY The Men’s club, known as the Ny- more Advancers, has changed its meeting from Friday to Monday eve- ning. A good attendance is expected at next Monday’s meeting. CONVENTION OF WIVES AT BIGAMY GASE Milwaukee, Wis.,, Oct. 12.—Mil- waukee will have a convention of wives when Charles George, who is alleged to have six wives, is arraign- ed for bigamy. George is a New Or- leans attorney. NOTE TO ENGLAND REGARDING TRADE IS NEARLY READY ‘Washington, Oct. 12.—Final con- sideration has been given by Presi- dent Wilson to a long note to be sent to Great Britain in a few days, voic- ing the disapproval of the United States of British interference with American trade through the various orders in council. TOWN OF SEMENDRIA IS CAPTURED B Berlin, Oct. 12.—It i8 officially re- ported that the Germans have cap- tured the Serbian DamiBe: river and | the town of Semendria. BAILEY ARRESTS 5 FOR VIOLATING GAME LAWS Sherm Bailey, game warden, has returned from Bena where he arrest- ed five hunters at Lake Winnibigosh- ish who were violating the game laws. All pleaded guilty to charges of il- legal hunting and fishing and were fined from $10 to $50. AR RS RS R RS SRR * * CALL FOR PINOCHLE * . PRODUCED RESULTS Crookston, Minn., Oct. 12. —Another discovery of es- pecial interest to traveling salesmen with a fondness for pinochle was made at the Grand Central last evening. Like all great discoveries, it is simple as the alphabet once it has been mastered. Two guests wanted to get up a game of pinochle. They were not acquainted at the hotel, but they needed sev- eral others to "sit in” the game. One of them suggested a plan. Calling a bell boy, he said: “Boy, page Mr. Pino- chle.” The accommodating page started through the lobby, “Call for Mr. Pino- chle,” he shouted several times. Five guests loitering in the lobby listened in on the call and concluded that it was meant for them. They . ac- costed the boy, who explained. Then they joined the pinochle players and in a few ‘minutes the game was in full swing. RA KA KA AA AR KA AA A A A A kAR AR A AR AR A A KAk hk* * x x x * * * * * * * * * * * * * x * *x * X * * * * * * * * x x IR ERSE RSS2 R 8 8 Dispelling The Boss’ Homesickness INVESTING IN LOAN Policyholder of Mutual Life Insurance Company Objects to Money Being Used for War Loan, ALLEGES PARTICIPATION WOULD * IMPERIL ITS SECURITY Frank Monnett, Former ~Attorney General of Ohio, Represents Plain- tiff; of Anti-Trust Fame. Chicago, Oct. 12.—Alleging that the Mutual Life Insurance company of New York contemplates investing $10,000,000 of its trust funds in the Anglo-French loan of $500,000,000, Olga H. 8. Walsh, Chicago, holder of a $2,000 insurance policy in the Mu- tual,filed suit for injunction in the federal court here yesterday. The insurance company, Charles H. Peabody, its president; the direc- tors, members of the Anglo-French credit loan commission, J. P. Morgan, individually, and J. P. Morgan & Co., are named as defendants. Monnett Has Case. Frank S. Monnett, former attorney general of Ohio, who became nation- ally known through - his prosecution of anti-trust suits in that state against the Standard Oil company, acted as attorney for the plaintiff. The complaint to the court which was filed by Mrs. Walsh in person, set forth that among the thousands of policyholders in the Mutual Life Insurance company are many per- sons of various nationalities, and that the investment of the trust funds of these policyholders in the Anglo- French loan would tend to produce antagonism among the policyholders which might lead to disrupting the company and thereby depreciate the value of her interests in the company. Depends on Holders. . In the language of the bill, the court is informed that ‘““the solvency of the company and the conservation of the reserve fund depends on the good will of the policyholders, and no part .of the .assets of the compapy should be- loaned os invested in the securities of any of the warring na- tions or used for the purpose of abet- ting the existing war.” TAFT TO TELL ALL ABOUT THE PRESIDENCY New York, Oct. 12.—Ex-President ‘William Howard Taft tonight at Col- umbia university will deliver the first of his six lectures on the powers, du- ties, responsibilities and limitations of the presidency of the United States. EMBARGO ON ARMS TO GARRANZA'S ENEMIES ‘Washington, Oct. 12.—Although the embargo of arms to Mexico Lo Carranza’s enemies has been unde- clared, it is virtually effective. The United States agents are stop- ping all shipments across the border for investigation. Officials are hastening other means to recognize Carrnaza. NORTH DAKOTA ELEVEN PLAYS MONTANA TO TIE Grand Forks, N. D, Oct. 12.— North Dakota’s battered and limping football team opened the home sea- son here Monday on University field by fighting Montana to a 10 to 10 tie in a contest, the close of which was probably the most sensational ever played on the local gridiron. C. F. Williams and family and J. F. Williams. and family, who have spent the summer at Lakeside, re- turned to their homes in | Grand Forks today. ; Attorney Thayer C. Bailey return- been on business. driven date of the president’s wed- ding has not been announced, but it will be announced in good time, was the state- ment issued at the White House today. The report that there was a private line from the presi- dent’s room to Mrs. Galt’s room to prevent interference with their private wooing, was denied. IZ 2SS S EEEEERRER S Fh Ak Ak kA kA kA hkhkdkx¥ LB EEEREREEEEE R R ] GUN FIGHT LIKELY WITH BANDITS Two Carrington Desperados Still at Large After Bloody Battle; Posses Scouring Country. Carrington, N. D., Oct. 12.—With armed posses still scouring the coun- tryside for the two bandits who escaped after one of their comrades had been killed in a desperate gun fight, and another captured, the fugi- tives are still at large. The condition of Carl Nelson, chief of police, who was shot in the stom- ach during the battle, which took place in the Gilby rooming house shortly after 2 o’clock Sunday mora- ing, was reported no worse today at the St. Paul hospital, where he was rushed on a special train follow- ing the shooting, and it is believed that he has a chance for recovery. Earl Berch, a member of the posse, who was wounded in the shoulder, is doing well. Suspects Released. Two suspects in the daring crime, who were arrested Sunday, have been released by the authorities. They proved that they had no connection whatever with the pool room holdup and the subsequent shooting. No trace of the two robbers who made their getaway during the battle has been found but it is believed that they -have either managed to steal ‘away on-a freight“or-are in-hidifig’ The country is being thoroughly combed by posses and all freight trains are being watched. A number of reports of persons having seen the bandits have been received, but all these stories have turned out to be false when run down. Automobiles in Hunt. Many of those participating in the man hunt are using automobiles in efforts;to find the fugitives and it is believed ‘that :another desperate and bloody battle will be fought if the robbers are cornered. They are known to be desperate criminals who will stop at nothing, and a clash, if they are located, is a practical certainty. Carrington has gone wild over the terrific fight and all who could have joined in the hunt for the fugitives. An Oklahoma Outlaw. It has been learned that Frank Davis, the bandit who was shot dead in the fight, comes from Enid, Okla- homa. It is stated that he is one of a band of notorious outlaws who. were from that state because “things got too hot for them” down there. It has further been learned that he recently sent a registered let- ter enclosing money to Mrs. Bridget Tronk at Enid, Okla. The receipt for the registered letter was found in his clothes. ' The authorities here wired Mrs. Tronk of Davis’ death and asked for information. She sent back a tele- gram stating that she wanted to know what the cost of shipping the body back to Oklahoma would be and declaring that his home was at Enid. POPE PROTESTS AGAINST MASSAGRES, SAYS REPORTS Rome, Oct. 12.—Newspapers here today assert that the Pope has writ- {ed today from St. Paul where he has ten to the sultan protesting against the Armenian massacres. By "HOP” HEN WAKE: UP BOSS AS FAR AS FOOT BALL VS CONCERNED, WEVE ALL YH' COMFORTS 0F @rq-’-' -'-Zs;o‘o Pncte - th> — SERBIANS NEAR- NISH Kaiszhovatz is Attacked; City on Railway That Allies Must Use to Cut Off Teutons. Dispatch Says Germans Are Attempt- ing to Induce Albania to Attack Serbia. Field Marshal Mackensen Will At- 2 tempt Junction With Bulgaria, is Belief, London, Oct. 12.—A dispatch from Athens says that two Bulgarian divi- sions are attacking the Serbians at Kaiszhovatz and have crossed the E frontier near where they were con- centrated. Is Important Point. Kaiszhovatz is within thirty miles of Nish, the temporary Serbian capi- tal and is on the railway that the Allies must traverse to bring aid against the Germans marching Constantinople. to Field Marshal Mackensen is report- ed marching toward Constantinople and it is believed by critics that he will possibly attempt a junction with Bulgaria. ] Greek Cabinet Meets. A Rome dispatch today says that German and Austrian agents are try- ing to induce Albania to attack Ser- bia. - An Athens dispatch this afternoon reports that the new Greek premier, Zuimia, in introducing the new cah- inet, admitted that the internationgl complications are dangerous and stated that the Greeks’ policy would be armed neutrality with a possible change in accordance with later de- velopments. RUSSIANS DENY GERMAN CHARGE Petrograd, Oct. 12.—The semi-offi- cial statement today denies the Ger- man charge that Russians drove {lians, Including women and chiid; in front of the Russian forces to pro- tect them from Gefman fire. Instead, the Russians.charge:that the Germans shot women and chil- dren following the retreating Rus- sians, ] GERMAN COLLIER SUNK; CREW SAVED Copenhagen, Oct. 12.—A British submarine in the North sea sunk a German collier. The crew was saved fr——m by a Swedish timber boat. BULGARIAN ATTACKS REPULSED, SAY SERBIANS London, Oct. 12.—The Serbian le- gation today announced that all Bul- garian attacks have been repulsed. SLAVS SAY LINE HAS BEEN BROKEN Petrograd, Oct. 12.—The war de- partment today announced that the Russians broke through the enemy’s ——— lines at Strypa and captured 2,600 men, 60 officers and four cannon. GERMANS CAPTURE ' ILLURT | Berlin, Oct. 12.—The war depart- 4 ment announced that the Germans have captured Illurt in the Dvinsk region from the Russians. BRITISH TO DECLARE COTTON GOODS CONTRABAND London, Oct. 12.—Foreign Secre- tary Grey announced today that the British government intends to de- clare cotton piece goods contraband and cotton products contraband. BULGARIANS INVADE SERBIA AT ZAITCHAR Paris, Oct. 12.—1It is reliably re- ported here today that the Bulga- rians have penetrated Serbia at Zait- char. GERMANS HURLED BACK EXCEPT NEAR BELGRADE Nish, Serbia, Oct. 12.—Hurled back at many points on the Danube, Serbia and Drina rivers, the Germans are not progressing, except in the vicinity of Belgrade. GERMANS CONTINUE TO MAKE GAINS Paris, Oct. 12.—A dispatch from Nihs says that after a three days' desperate battle between the Ger- mans and Serbians, ending Sunday, the invaders are advancing steadily despite the Serbians’ murderous fire from the hills, overlooking the Ger- man path on both sides. . The report’ denied that the. Ger-. mans had saved Belgrade from dam- age. Instead, says the report, ar- tillery raided and wrecked all sorts of buildings, = - RS = . o ieetnin