Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, February 23, 1916, Page 1

THE BEMIDJI * t. VOLUME XIV, NO. 49. BEMID]1, MIRRESOTA, WEDNESDAY. EVENING, FEBRUARY 23, 1916, FORTY CENTS PER MONTH SCHC. +EBATERS ARRIY. 3! CITY FOR Bl» * NTEST Representatives Here From Aitkin, Bagley, Akeley, East Grand Forks, Park Rapids and Fosston. CONTEST TO BE HELD AT HIGH SCHOOL TONIGHT Public Urged to Attend; Winner to Represent District at Macalester State Contest. Representatives of six high schools of the northern part oi the state ar- rived in Bemidji this morning to par- ticipate with a Bemidji representa- tive in a discussion contest to pick a representative to a state contest from this district. The representatives are Aaron Saeks of Akeley, John Garlarneault of Aitkin, Oscar Lewis of Bagley, Edward Ketter of East Grand Forks, Tcene Lathrop of Park Rapids, Earle Wynne of Fosston. The Bemidji representative is Dan- iel Gainey. ‘the winner of the meet tonight will attend the state contest to be held at Macalester college, St. Paul. The judges for tonight’s contest are Judge C. W. Stanton, W. E. Peik, superintendent of schools at Black- duck, R. F. Ross, superintendent of schools at Walker. The contest will begin at eight o'clock. The admission charge will be ten cents. Every person inter- ested in debating is urged to attend. A musical program has been ar- ranged for the contest. Among those who will give numbers are Miss Dolly Koors, Mrs. G. H. Strickland and Miss Frances Kenney. A reception will be given by the Junior class after the contest. EIGHTEEN WOLF BOUNTIES ISSUED UNITED STATES MAY BREAK RELATIONS President Wilson Reported Preparing to Go Before Congress With Message. Washington, Feb. 22.—The ap- pearance of President Wilson before congress during the next few days to announce that he desires to break off relations with Germany is fore- casted this afternoon by a high ad- ministration official. The action, it is stated, is certain to follow if Ber- lin information that Germany has in- structed Bernstorff to play for fur- ther delay in the termination of the Lusitania dispute and a long discus- sion technically on the armed mer- chantmen proves true. TWO MEN DRUNK; BUY BOOZE HERE Two men plead guilty in the muni- cipal court this morning on a charge of drunkenness and testified to buy- ing liquor in Bemidji. They were Oscar Tappen and John Thompson, who have been working in the lum- ber camps at Mizi.hah. They were fined two dollars each and as they were enroute to Boy River where they have secured work their fines were suspended. REVIVALIST HoLDS SERVIGES IN NYMORE Edwin A. Wilmer, Northern Pro- vincial revivalist, arrived in Bemidji last night and conducted a salvation meeting in the Nymore Salvation Army hall last night. Mr. Wilmer will hold services for the next three days. He spent over 30 years’ ser- vice in the Army in England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, South Africa, Zulu tribes and Canada. On Friday night he will give his famous lecture which is entitled, “A Little Man and Despite the fact that yesterday was a legal holiday, the county audi- tor’s office did not close and eighteen ‘wolf bounties were issueld. The boun- ties were issued to the following: Ed. Larson of Lammers, Ole Dahle of Maple Ridge, Paul Peepo of Malcolm (three), Ora J. Stiles of Malcolm, H. H. Kleven of Carmel, T. T. Tait of 158-33, (six), John Jordet of Grygla, Charles Motzko of Malcolm, A. S. Cornelius of Williams, Ole Hyland of Grygla and Willlam Bronson of Haskett. THREE MAKE FINAL PROOF ON LAND Three men today made final proofs on land in Beltrami county. They are Albert J. Harsen of Kelliher who proved up on 160 acres located on 29-163-30, Erick Lipeig of Aure on 30-149-30 and Ole Dahl of Wilton on 30-149-34. WASHINGTON PROGRAM GIVEN AT GHURGH Over 100 people attended the Wash- ington birthday program given by the Luther League of the Swedish Lutheran church in the church par- lors last night. Rev. J. H. Randahl presided at the program, which was as follows: Song, “America,” con- gregation; opening address, Rev. J. H. Randahl; song, “Mount Vernon Bells,” choir; recitation, Mildred Danielson; solo, Rev. I. D. Alvord; duet, Mrs. Wilson and Miss Berg- lund; song, Miss Francis Herling; address, Rev. I. D. Alvord; song, choir; select reading, Miss Ella La- qua; solo, Mrs. G. C. Berglund; reci- tation, Mildred Danielson; song, choir; benediction, Rev. J. H. Ran- dahl. INFANTILE MORTALITY IN GCOUNTY ABOVE AVERAGE The infantile mortality in Bel- trami county is above the average of the state, according to a report made by the State Public Health as- sociation. There were 84 deaths in the county per 1,000 births. Twen- ty-nine per cent of the total births in the county died under the fifth year. Last year in the state 75 infants died for each 1,000 born, a total of nearly 5,000; this comprised 18 per cent of the total deaths in the state. Deaths of children under five years of age numbered about 3,000, or 4 per cent of the total deaths, the total number of deaths, all ages, being about 26,000. His Big Wife.” KKK KKKKKKK KKK KKK * . OBITUARY b KKK KEKX K KKK KKK X Jacob Fishel was born neer Find- lay, Hancock county, Ohio, Sépt. 1, 1848. In 1850 he came with his parents to Colsburg, Delaware coun- ty, Oowa, where he grew to manhood, and where he was married March 5, 1868 to Emeline Wiltse, who sur- vises him. To this union were born eight children, five of whom are living, namely: Mrs. Orra Webber of Spirit Lake, Iowa; Mrs. Homer Smock of Edgewood, Towa; Robert of Elkport, Iowa; Catherine and Lewis, who live on the homestead. Mr. Fishel came to this county in April 1912, and located on the farm where he died, Feb. 19, 1916. He had been a member of the Odd Fellows’ fraternity for some forty- six years and was a communicant of the Methodist Episcopal church for over forty years. The funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the Norwegian Lutheran church of Wilton, Rev. B. D. Hanscom of the M. B. church, Bemidji, officiating. BETTY HART SCORES AS DANCE HALL GIRL IN FRONTIER DRAMA Betty Hart, the Mutual Star, makes a fascinating enchantress in “The Bait,” a Mutual Masterpiece De Luxe Edition, to be shown tonight at the Grand theater. “The Bait” serves to introduce both Betty Hart and Wil- liam Russell to the Horsley and Mu- tual releases. CORRECTION Mrs. Catherine Jansen of Chicago is visiting as the guest of her daugh- ter, Mrs. D. D. Miller. The Pioneer made an error when this item was published yesterday. John Fishel left last evening for St. Paul after attending the funeral of Jacob Fishel which was held yes- terday afternoon at Wilton. SCOOP rerorter REPORTER HURRY-SCOOP ~TH' AUTO BANDITS TJUST STUNKUP A BANK— IN BROAD DAY LIGHT — G- YELLOW NYMORE MAN IS FOUND GUILTY. ON LIQUOR CHARGE Jury After Being Out Nine Hours Returns Verdiot in Fred An- derson Case, SENTENCE MAY BE IMPOSED LATE TODAY Case of Robert McCall Indicted by Grand Jury on Liquor Charge Up in District Court. A jury in the case of Fred Ander- son of Nymore, who was indicted by the grand jury on a charge of sell- ing intoxicating liquor without a li- cense, found him guilty on that charge last night after being out over nine hours. The jury retired at three o’clock yesterday afternoon and returned a sealed verdict after twelve o’clock last night. Mr. An- detson will probably be sentenced late today. Judge Stanton of the district court has named today for imposing sen- tences in several cases. Up to two o’clock this afternoon, however, no sentences have been imposed. It is expected that the sentences will be given late this afternoon. The case of Robert McCall of Be- midji on a charge of selling liquor without a license was taken up by the court today. McCall was indict- ed by the grand jury. Two govern- ment officers allege that they secured liquor in the soft drink parlor from McCall. Attorneys Funkley and Gib- bons are representing McCall. Coun- ty Attorney Graham M. Torrance is in charge of the case for the state. The outcome of the liquor cases is being watched closely by the Law and Order Enforcement organization formed last Sunday by Bemidji men. Rev. B. D. Hanscom, president of the organization, attended the court ses- sion this morning. The next case to be taken up by the court is the case of A. Moorman & Co. of St. Paul against the First National bank of Baudette. Judge Stanton in this case denied a motion to hear the case at Baudette. TWO MEN FINED " ON LARGENY CHARGE — Andrew Anderson and John Thomp- son were fined $25 each in the muni- cipal court this morning on a charge of taking logs from the Crookston Lumber company from Lake Irvine. The fine was suspended by Judge D. H. Fisk upon recommendation of City Attorney P. J. Russell and the Crookston Lumber company. MANY DEBTS ARE PAID DURING PAY-UP WEEK Many debts are being paid this week during Pay-Up Week. Old Bill, One Dollar Bill, is a worker from the word go. He is a Geneil of Good that has come to live in Be- midji and he is making the rounds this week cleaning up many accounts. JOHN MURPHY DIES AT ST. ANTHONY HOSPITAL John T. Murphy died at St. An- thony’s hospital last night, aged 36 years.” He had been ill for some time. The funeral will be held Fri- day morning at nine o’clock at the Catholic church. Miss Dorothy Carson entertained twelve of her friends at a four-course, seven o'clock dinner party last eve- ning at her home on Irvine avenue. Among the guests were Misses Lu- cene McCualg, Edith Mills, Milre Achenbach, Izora Scott and Avis Cameron, and Messrs. Earle Thur- ber, Reine Botting, Daniel Gainey, Hovex Lord and Clifford Montague. Pay-Up Week is a progressive pro- position. Held in Bemidji Feb. 21- 26. [GANADIAN HORSE BUYER IN GTY FOR GOVERNMENT Dr. R. E. Fisher of Bull Moose Bat- talion ‘at Fort: Franeis Here, T0 SHIP TWENTY-TWO HEAD OF HORSES TO THE BORDER Does Not Buy From Corporations But Buys Direot From Owners. Dr. R. E. Fisher, sergeant of the Bull Moose battalion of Fort Francis, Ont., Canada, is in the city buying horses for the Canadian army. His contract calls for 22 head of horses to be shipped on the M. & I. rail- way to International Falls and across the border. “We have specific orders from the Canadian government not to 'buy from corporations nor to purchase horses from anyone except from the owners,” said Dr. Fisher to a rep- resentative of the Pioneer today. “This order,” added Dr. Fisher, “has been given to prevent the United States from regarding us as inter- fering with the United States neut- rality. “As to the claim that the Cana- dian government is trying to recruit men from the United States, there can be no truth in at all’ said Dr. Fisher. “I'have known two men in the recruiting business who re- ceived a prompt dishonorable dis- charge for even attehupting to do a thing like that. The fact of the mat- ter is that we do not need to.” Dr. Fisher explained that the horses he has been ordered to buy must weigh between 1,100 and 1,300 pounds. No grey or white horses will be accepted on account of mak- ing easy targets. Although only 22 are now needed, preparations are be- ing made to buy 80 jhorses in the spring. : Dr. Fisher stated this morning that he believed that nond of the horses that he is now buying will ever see the war front. { Men in Canada are at present en- listed for only one year,” said Dr. Fisher, “which goes tgishow that the war will not, if the Canadian view- point is right, continue over twelve months more.” GIRLS' QUINTET TO MEET AKELEY FRIDAY The girls’ basket ball team of the Bemidji high school which is a claim- ant of the north state high school championship will meet the girls’ team of the Akeley high school at the Armory here Friday night. The Bemidji high school first team will meet the Dunwoody Institute team of Minneapolis at the Armory Saturday evening. "llllAII TREATY TEST IS ATTAGKED BY U. §. That the government will not per- mit an attack of the Indian liquor treaty without a fight was indicated in the United States district court at Minneapolis several days ago when the court gave permission to the gov- ernment to intervene in a suit brought to test the validity of the treaties. The suit was brought by the John Gund Brewing company of La Crosse, Wis.,, and was directed against the Great Northern Railway company, which has refused liquor shipments into Indian treaty territories. F. W. Zollman, representing the John Gund Brewing company, explained that the suit was brought principally for the purpose of establishing the rights of residents to order beer for their own personal use and have it shipped to them. He admitted that he was questioning the right of the treaty to deprive residents of their personal rights. i SUPERINTENDENT OF BANKS IS AGGUSED OF IRREGULARITIES Henry McColl, Commissioner of Pub- lic Safety, Makes Complaint Against State Officer. CHARGES INVOLVE BANK STOCK TRANSACTIONS A. H. Turrittin Denies Charges; Gov- ernor Hears Complains Form- ally at Meeting. St. Paul, Minn.,, Feb. 23.—Upon the complaint of Henry McColl, com- missioner of public safety, of this city, Governor Burnquist o’clock this morning held a confer- ence with McColl and A. H. Turrit- tin, superintendent of banks, to in- vestigate charges against Mr. Tur- rittin involving bank stock transac- tions. Superintendent Turrittin denied all of McColl’s charges. The ccnfercnee i merely to get facts. After the conference all parties agreed that Turrittin was not guilty of malfeasance of office. MecColl in a statement said that he had no complaint against Turrittin. He said that J. D. Sullivan of St. Paul complained to him that his rights had been infringed. The charges were in connection with the Commercial State bank of St. Paul. After the organization of the bank Sullivan had shares in the bank which were at par. Turrittin bought the stock which is now quoted at $140. This is believed to have been the cause of the complaint by Sulli- van. FARMER STRUCK BY TRAIN; LEG BROKEN Hans Nicholson, a farmer living between Plummer and Oklee, was struck by a Soo train yesterday and had his right leg broken: in four places. It is belieyed that he was walking along the track and did mot notice the train until too late to avoid the accident. When he tried to get out of the road he was knock- ed down and received four fractures. His leg is broken in two different places near the hip and in two places below the knee. It was stated to- day that he will recover. He was brought to St. Anthony’s hospital yesterday. MRS. T. J. BURKE HAS SERIOUS FALL —— at ten is morning was Mrs. T. J. Burke, while returning from the business district to her home on Tenth street and Beltrami avenue, slipped and broke her leg yesterday afternoon. The accident occurred in front of the Burke residence. The break is between the ankle and knee. Mrs. Burke is at her home and is reported to be improved today. GASS LAKE MAN IS 0UT FOR GONGRESS Lester Bartlett of Cass Lake, for- mer register of the land office at that place and a strong supporter of C. A. Lindbergh, has announced his in- tention of filing for congress. Other candidates who have filed are C. B. Buckman, Little Falls, Harold Knut- son, St. Cloud and J. J. Opsahl of Bemidji. Reports are being circulated that Attorney P.'J. Russell of Bemidji will file for the Democratic nomination for congress. ! The Bemidji Raggers left last night to play for dances at Brooks, Bijou, Waubun and Gonvick. They will return to Bemidji Monday. Scoop Knew What He Was Doing v, Defective Page .double-dealing and client deserting KKK KRR KKK KK KS -TELEGRAPH NEWS KKK KKK KKK K KKK Washington—Fifty-five Boston at- torneys today preferred charges of against Louis Brandeis, who has been named supreme court judge by President Wilson. Washington—Henry Fletcher has been recommended as ambassador to Mexico. Milwaukee—Two people were in- jured today when an explosion wrecked the Allis Chalmers plant which is making entente allies mu- nitions. ‘Washington—Following a diplo- matic usage, the United States has asked Russia if the appointment of David Francis as ambassador t6 Rus- sla’ is satisfactory. Official an- nouncement will be made when a re- ply is received. London—The Allies have conquer- ed 730,000 square miles of German territory in Africa since the outbreak of the war, according to an announce- ment made today in the house of commons. Rotterdam—The Dutch tanker La- frande, 2,000 tons, bound for New York, has been mined and sunk. New Haven—One more death was added today to the triple train crash on the New Haven railroad yester- day. The total death list is now ten, Paris — (Official)—The Germans have launched a heavy offensive around Verdun, from the right bank of the Meuse to the Serbe woods. Many infantry regiments are attack- ing on a 15-mile war front. Entire German battalions were annihilated in a fierce struggle. The French have evacuated Haumont forest and re- occupied the Caures Woods which were evacuated yesterday. Petrograd—Russian vanguards are within a few miles of Riezh, which is 35 miles east of Trebizond. The capture of Trebizond itself is only a few days distant. Armenian refu- gees are fleeing to the Russian lines. It is reported that the Turks are empting the city of all valuable stores. Berlin—Ambassador- Gerard’s. col- lar bone which was broken yesterday while skiing was reset today and the anibassador was able to go to the em- bassy this afternoon to supervise af- fairs. ‘Washington — Whether England has broken faith with the United States is a question affecting the arm- ing of merchantmén has been raised in the submarine:warfare dispute with Germany. Examination of the state ‘department archives disclosed that the British have made a pledge never to permit merchantmen to take the offensive against submarines. The Germans claim that this has been done. Berlin—A great fleet of Zeppelins will fly to America and will bring back food to Germany if the war lasts several years longer, according to an aeronautic expert today. He stated that it looks like a dream but that Zeppelins are going from Wil- helmshaven to Constantinople now. London—Officials refuse to com- ment on the Berlin reports that a Japanese fleet with a large number of air craft has arrived in the Medit- erranean. Crookston, Minn.—Henry Bros- seau, proprietor of the Germania ho- tel, arrived home home Havana, Cuba, this morning where a fortnight’s ex- perience with wire tappers left him $700 poorer in money and with a mental vision of $30,000 in crisp greenbacks that for a moment had rustled in his palm. COUNTY AUDITOR TO WARREN ON BUSINESS J. L. George, county auditor, will go to Warren, Minn., tomorrow on business for the county in connection with Ditch No. 11. Charles Anderson is in Minneapolis on business. He left Bemidji Mon- day night. By "HOP" BEMIDJI DEFEATED; DISTRICT TITLE IS DISPUTED BY THREE Little Falls Quintet Downs Loocal Boys in Fast Contest at Little . Falls. BRAINERD AND LITTLE FALLS TO CONTEST TITLE Victory for Bemidji Over Brainerd Would Make Three-cornered Tie for Title. The Bemidji high school basket team journeyed to Little Falls yes- terday and was defeated last night by the high school team there by a score of 24 to 17. Bemidji was com- pletely outclassed, making only four baskets to ten for the Little Falls quint. Further Complications. The defeat of Bemidji last night will make further complication in the race for the Sixth district title and a place at the Carleton tournament. By the victory Little Falls is a con- tender for the title. If Bemidji de- feats Brainerd in the contest here it will mean that Brainerd, Bemidji and Little Falls will be tied for the title. Games will probably he play- ed on some neutral floor. Tanner Falls Down. Tanner, who last year was chosen all-state forward, was able to make only one basket during the game. This is the first time this season that he has made such a small showing. Johnson, who plays the other for- ward, was shifted to the guard posi- tion. He secured one basket. Myron Plummer played the forward position. Score Tied First Half. The score at the end of the first half was tied, 6 to 6. Shortly after the second half began Little Falls se- cured the lead and the Bemidji boys were unable to keep up the pace that was set. The Bemidji boys were completely outclassed. _ The lineup and sulmary of the game is as follows: Bemidji Plummer ....... Little Falls Cameron ... Grabam ... . Johnson ........lg _Graham Klein substitute for Bemidji and-- Elvie for Little Falls. Baskets: Bemidji — Tanner 1, Johnson 1, Plummer 2; Little Falls —Dobbin 3, Levin 3, Sims 4. In shooting fouls Dobbin made 4 out of 15 called and Johnson for Bemidji made 9 out of 12 called. PENALTY ON TAXES BEGINS TUESDAY A ten per cent penalty will be ad- ded to personal property taxes for 1915 if not paid by next Tuesday, ac- cording to an announcement made today at the office of the county treasurer. A large number of peo- ple are paying their taxes daily. REGEPTION GIVEN FOR MISS VIOLA GUENTHER Nearly 100 members of the Metho- dist church, Epworth League and Sunday school attended the reception given at the church last evening in honor of Miss Viola Guenther, who has been pianist at the church. Miss Guenther will leave Thurs- day with her parents for Charles City, Iowa. | At the reception last evening A. T. Carlson, J. C. McGhee, Mrs. F. Head, S. E. Herlocker, Dr. H. A. Shannon, P. L. Brown, Miss May Bruner and Miss Anna Brown gave short talks of appreciation of Miss Guenther’s services. Miss Guenther was presented with a signet ring by the Sunday school, a pin was presented to her by the Epworth League and purses were presented her from the Sunday school and church. MANY CANDIDATES FROM SIXTH DISTRIGT IN RAGE Many candidates have filed from the Sixth district for offices of dele- gates to national conventions. The election will be held March 14. The filings are as follows: Democrat—H. C. Baer, William F. Donohue, John B. Galaneault and Fred Schilplin. Republican— Clifton C. Allbright, George E. Hanscom, Charles Hay- den, Peter Scow, A. W. Corwin and E. H. Jerrard. . Prohibition—Rev. Ira D. Alvord, T. J. Anderson, A. L. Gilmore and ‘W. E: Cruzer, ”_‘___-—"' PIONEER!