Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 4, 1916, Page 1

=) THE BEMIDJI ILY PIONEE VOLUME XIV, NO. 58, BEMIDJI, mmu, SATURDAY EVENING, MARCH 4, 1916 FORTY CENTS PER MONTH BEMIDJI LIBRARY HASLARRE GROWTH DURING, ST YEAR Miss Beatrice Mills M. % . Annual Report; Institution m > of Funds. el -+ 15,696 BOOKS ARE CIRCULATED IN 1915 European War Creates a Demand for Newspapers and Magazines, That the Bemidji library is enjoy- ing a large growth and that the peo- ple of Bemidji are using the library more than they have in the past, is evident from the annual report made today by Miss Beatrice Mills, libra- rian. Over one thousand more books were circulated during 1915 than were circulated in 1914. The total cir~ culation for 1915 was 15,696 and for 1914, 14,669. The 1915 circulation was distributed as follows: 6,545 to children and 9,151 to adults. In Need of Funds. Miss Mills in her annual report stated that the chief point to be em- phasized is that of the need of more funds to keep pace with the growth of the city and consequent increas- ing demands for reference and other purposes along educational lines. She pointed out that every order, every church and every trade had its own literature. The report of Miss Mills’ in part is as follows: “Every citizen ought to be able to find something in the library that concerns him personally. The build- ing up of a great library is the work of many hands and the co-operation of all our citizens is essential if the library is to contain information on every subject that is vital to this community. Registration. “During the year 441 new cards were issued, 275 to adults and 166 to children. Circulation. ““The loan desk is not only the cen- tral point in the building but is the center of all work in the institution. The thought we have emphasized this year is the relation of books to each other, and especially the rela- tion of fiction to travel, biography and other more serious works, This plan, it is hoped, will help to solve the problem of introducing the chil- dren to the adult collection. “The total circulation for the year was 15,696, and of these 6,645 were children’s books and 9,151 adult. Book Collection. “The total number of volumes in the library at the beginning of the year was 4,675, and 214 volumes were added by purchase, making 4,- 889 at the close of the year., Four- teen volumes of magazines were bound and 161 books rebound. “The Woman’s Study club present- ed to the library one hundred and eight stereoptican views of the Unit- el States and five stereoscopes. “A 1915 edition of the Internation- al Encyclopedia has been purchased. Reading and Reference. “The present European war has created a demand for newspapers and magazines. “We have the following periodi- cals and newspapers on file: Book- man, Century, American City, Col- lier's Weekly, Everybody’s, House and Garden, Illustrated World, La- dies’ Home Journal, Literary Digest, Little Folks, McClure’s, Modern Pris- cilla, Outlook, Pictorial Review, Popular Mechanics, Readers’ Guide, Review of Reviews, Saturday Eve- ning Post, Scribner’s Magazine, Scientific American, Youth’s Com- panion, World’s Work, Woman’s Home Companion; newspapers—Be- midji Pioneer, Bemidji Sentinel, Be- midji Heradl, Christian Science Monitor, Duluth Herald, Grand Rap- ids Herald-Review and Minneapolis Journal. Aid to Students. “Special research work has been required for club programs and nu- merous debates. It is the policy of the library so far as possible to ex- plain the periodical index to stu- dents and others so they may ac- quire the power of helping them- selves. Story Hour and Exhibits. “A splendid exhibit of Indian pic- tures by Karl Moon was loaned to the library for a week by the Beard Art Galleries of Minneapolis, and was greatly enjoyed by our patrons. “A story hour has been conducted on Saturday. No very systematic work has been done but the children have been told or read a story as they have come and demanded it. Receipts. “Fines on overdue books, $44.24; rent, $15.00; renting collection, $24.84; total, $84.08. “The library board has been most considerate and helpful at all times.” KHEK KKK KK KK KK KK KK MYSTEIIY OF AIR CRAFT IS GLEARED; BELIEVED IS VENUS $5.00 SLOGAN CONTEST The Bemidji Merchants Association will pay FIVE DOLLARS to the person who submits the best slogan and design which will be used by all the merchants of the as- sociation on their wrapping paper, paper sacks, enve- lopes, ete. This slogan and de- sign should represent the progressive spirit of Bemidji, and be symbolic of the facts that Bemidji merchants are good merchants, that they sell high quality merchandise at reasonable prices, that those who patronize Bemidji merchants always get full value for their money, and a fair and square deal in every business transaction, Contest closes May first. Mail slogan and drawing of design to ‘W. Z. ROBINSON, Chairman of Committee. port Seeing Moving Light, “U” PROFESSOR SAYS VENUS MOVING RAPIDLY Can Be Seen Between Eight and Ten and Moves Toward the West. The Bemidji city council need pro- vide no means for the protection of x|the citizens from attacks from air- & |craft. The ‘“‘mysterious aeroplane” 0( mystery is believed to be cleared. See Light. Telephone operators of the North- western Telephone company and others reported to the Pioneer last night that they could see the moving light which they believed was an aeroplane. Upon investigation it CITIZENS ASK THAT THERE BE LIGHT 3 : Numerous protests are being made today by citizens against the turn- ing off of the arch of lights in the anatomy of the University of Minne- down town section. It was pointed sota, today in Minneapolis told a rep- out that the down town streets were |resentative of the Pioneer that Venus as dark last night as if the city were is just now very brilliant. He stated preparing for a raid from the “mys- |that it could best be seen between terious aeroplane. The council at|[eight and ten o’clock. the last session ordered the lights| ‘Between nine and ten o'clock,” turned off, believing that the new |Said Professor Beal, “Venus moves gas filled arc would give the city |rapidly westward toward the horizon. sufficient light. By turning off the |Venus is seen the best as an eve- arches the city saves $60 per month, [0ing star just now. Every two but several citizens stated today that |Years it appears very brilliant.” if the city wants to save money on & lights, the chain of lights along the GIRLS’ QUINT TO BAGLEY FOR GAME lake shore where there is no path, should be turned off during the win- The girls’ basket ball quintet will Bagley tonight for a game with ter months. BEMIDJI IS FAST GROWING AUTO DISTRIBUTING POINT the glrls high school team of that The Bemidji team has defeated That Bemidji is fast growing to |every team which which it has played be an automobile distributing point | ¥ith the exception of Bagley, which HERA A AA AT A A A A AA AR A A A kAR Ak A Ak k kk k& ***********************i iiiikilll’lifil*’ Venus Brilliant. Professor W. O. Beal, professor of is indicated by the amount of busi- was a tied score of 6 to 6. ness being done through local firms. |gerson and Emma Klein, forwards; The C. W. Jewett, Co., Inc., on March |Corrine Carlson, center; Lucile Mor- ordered to leave Minneapolis con-|Edna Buckland, substitute. signed as follows: Seven to Bagley, midji. This week an order was BnnY flF HAY Tnnn placed for 16 more cars to be @’s: sHIPPEfl _"] AKELEY liams, four for Baudette, two for Clearbrook, one for Kelliher, one for The Jewett Co. has placed orders|accidentally killed at the Bemidji and shipped into their territory 69 |Box factory, was shipped to Akeley The company handles the Ford car.|yesterday it was decided that the _— young man came to his death acei- BIG LAKE FAHM GLUB A coincident in connection with the accident became known today. n was married Thursday morning and that Ray Todd had planned to ing a big meeting at the farm of |night, he and his brother changed Ed Berg near Big Lake this after- [their minds about attending the wed- chants are meeting with the club. future date when they could get a several days’ vacation. Ray was operation for his tonsils recently, is reported improving, but is still con- | LAKE OF WO00DS CONTROL The lineup will be Edna An- first had one shipment of 22 cars|itz and Carrie Brown, guards, and seven to Gonvick and eight to Be- tributed as follows: Four for Wll- Northome and two for Cass Lake. The body of Ray Todd, who was automobiles on their 1916 contract. |this morning. At a coroner’s inquest dentally. Hnlnl"s BIB MEET It is stated that a sister of the young ma The Big Lake Farm club is hold- |attend the wedding. Wednesday noon. A number of Bemidji mer-|ding at Akeley, deciding to go at a Marcus Dicaire, who underwent an |killed the next morning. fined to his home on Irvine avenue. IS SOON TO BE SETTLED KEE KKK KKK KX The International Joint commis- NYMORE NEWS *|sion, of which former Congressman (By Special Correspondent.) +#|Tawney of Minnesota is a member, X % ¥ %K% K¥XKKKK KKK X|has concluded its hearings on the ref- L. A. Larson returned to his home |erence by the United States and here Thursday after spending some |Canada in the matter of the levels of time working in Pinewood. the Lake of the Woods and its tribu- tary waters and their future regula- A new barber shop and bath is be- |tion and control, according to word ing installed in the O. J. Tagley real {received from Washington. A final estate building. hearing of all interests involved will be held in Washington April 4. * * Mr. F. McGlaupling of Bemidji spent Wednesday visiting at the Fred Moody home here. Virginia, the four-year-old daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Rhea, celebrated her birthday anniversary Oscar Larson returned to his home |yesterday afternoon with a birthday here Thursday after spending the |party at which six of her playmates couple of months at Pinewood. Iwere present. SCOOP zerorter TAKE UP THE DUTIESOF © BE.TH%:(RST AMERICAN Telephone Opemon and Others Re- [Pleads With State Omuk o Pro- “DEAR. SIR - ONE YEAR FMMWMY~ \ MARCH FOURTH- 917 ~NoU \WALL [SHERIFF JOHNSON T0 ST. PAUL ON UNIQUE ERRAND ndel(umfio'hhdlno_t Schaefer Child. HOME SOCIETY REFUSES' TO ADMIT YOUNG CHILD Schaefer is Taken to State!Prison; Daughter Taken to Sank Center Home, (United Press) St. Paul, Minn., March 4.—Andrew Johnson, sheriff of Beltrami county, arrived at the state capitol yenterdly on a unique errand. He left Bemidji Thursday with a man, a girk and an infant. Taken to P won. The man was Herman - Schaefer, homesteader on the Rapid River, six miles from Baudette, who was: taken to the state prison at Stillwater on a charge of incest. The girl was Carolina Schaefer, the man’s 15-year-old daughter who was taken to the girls’ home at Sauk Center. The infant was brought to St. Paul. Schaefer was convicted of be- ing the father of his daughter’s child. Refused at Home. Sheriff Johnson brought the!child here, intending to leave it at the Children’s Home at St. Anthony Park. They refused to admit the child there on account of. the condi- tions of birth. H Sherift Johnson then left the:child at a hotel and went to the capitol where he pleaded with the attorney general to provide some means for caring for the infant which is: four months old. The matter has been taken under advisement. Sheriff Johnson denied that he had intentions of seeking a pardon for the father. REV. L P. WARFORD . ARRIVES IN BEMIDJ Rev. L. P. Warford of Hope Chapel, Minneapolis, arrived in Bemidji this morning to assume his duties as pas- tor of the Presbyterian church. A call was issued to him on Feb. 3. Rev. Warford will occupy the pul- pit which until several months ago was filled by Dr. 8. B. P. White, who resigned to accept a pastorate in Colorado. The two young men’s classes have issued invitations to a banquet which will be given next Tuesday evening in the church basement at which Rev. Warford will be the guest of honor. TWO GOUPLES GRANTED WEDDING LIGENSES In the office of the clerk of court late yesterday two marriage licenses were issued. Clarence Hesseldahl and Edith Dibble, both of Malcolm, and Frank Sheldon and Aeline Lor- tin of Nymore were granted licenses. BAUDETTE'S MAYOR NOT CANDIDATE Mayor J. U. Willlams of Baudette who has held that office for eight years, will not be a candidate for the office this year, according to a writ- ten statement he issued this week. There will be three tickets in the field this year. The caucus will be held in the fire hall at Baudette Monday evening. REV. MERRILL OF . LIS HERE Rev. Merrill of Minneapolis, dis- trict superintendent for Northern Minnesota of the Congregational church, will deliver the sermons at the Congregational church at both the morning and evening services. A Good Wire For Wlmevor Gets It 7 AOM-0U \WANT THES \O\RE SENT COLLECT M BUT Wk DOYOU PRESIDENY, OF OUR GREAT U,5,4 ~ALLOWWE./ d\\QANT T SEN MIDNIGHT FIRE CAUSES $800 LOSS T0 HOME Overheated Stove Beliéved to Have Caused Blaze at Frank Frost Home. OCCUPANTS FLEE FROM 2 _ HOME IN NIGHF-CLOTHES Kitchen is Damaged; Portion of House Saved; Good Work by Department. " Fire at 12:30 o'clock this morning caused $800 loss to the home of Frank Frost, 529 Twelfth street. An overheated stove is believed to have caused the blaze which destroyed the kitchen. Although the fire had an |excellent start, the quick work of the fire department saved the entire building from destruction. Discovered by Parrersby. The fire was discovered by pass- ersby who turned in the alarm. The occupants did not know that the house was on fire until the house was broken into by neighbors. It was necessary for the occupants to flee to the streets in their night clothes. They were taken care of by neighbors. Two small children, who usually occupied the room where the fire started were not at home at the time of the fire. They were spending the night with friends. A large amount of furniture was saved. The house was insured. Uiikiit*fli”lifi ¥ GO TO CHURCH TOMORROW * KKK KKK K KKK KKK KKK Catholic. Low mass at 8 o’clock. High mass at 10 a. m. Sunday school at 2 p. m. Vespers at 7:30 p. m. Father J. J. T. Philippe. Christian Science. 317 Fourth St. Sunday service at 11 o’clock. Wednesday evening service at 7:45 ©’clock. Swedish Lutheran. Morning worship at 10:30; Sun- day school at 12 m.; services at 3 o’clock p. m. in the Congregational church at Nymore; evening worship at 7:30 o’clock. All voting members are requested to be present at the evening service. J. H. Randahl, pas- tor. = German Evangelical Lutheran, Morning service at 10:30; sermon by the pastor in the German lan- guage on John 11, 20-27. Sunday school at 11:45, lesson numbers 20 and 21, “The Waters of Meribah— The Brazen Serpent.” Rev. W. Rie- mann, pastor. First Scandinavian Lutheran. Sunday school at 12 m. There will be no other services as the pastor will be at Turtle River. Osmund Johnson, pastor. Baptist. Sunday school at 10 a. m.; morn- ing worship at 11 a. m., sermon and communion; anthem—*“Rock of Ages,” (by E. O. Excell); song by junior choir; young people’s service at 7 p. m., subject—*“The Consecra- tion of Stremgth,” Prov. 29:1-11; evening gospel service at 8 p. m.; anthem—“His Love for Me;” mid- week prayer service and business meeting Thursday evening at eight o’clock. A cordial invitation is ex- tended to everyone to attend each service. Ira D. Alvord, pastor. Presbyterian. Bible class and Sunday school at 10. Morning worship and sermon at 11. Young People’s prayer service at 7 p. m. Evening service at eight o’clock. L. P. Warford, pastor. Methodist. Morning worship at 10:45 o’clock, subject—*“The Purpose of the Law.” Sunday school at 12 m., A. T. Carl- son, supt. Epworth League at 6:30 o’clock, subject—‘“There’s a Watch- word for Christians,” Hector Brown, leader. Evening worsh\p at 7:30 o'clock, subject—*“What's a Name.” B. D. Hanscom, pastor. KRR KKK KK KKK KKK KKK * TELEGRAPH NEWS * * (By United Press.) EREKKKK KK KKK KKK KKK New York—"If war was declared tomorrow our navy under Josephus Daniels would be absolutely impo- tent to check an invasion of our coast,” said former Secretary of Navy Meyer this afternoon. Washington—House leaders after a ‘conference today were practically certain that there would be a vote on the armed merchantmen resolution next Monday or Tuesday. Washington—The White House is- sued the following when Secretary Tumulty’s attention was called to newspaper stories saying that the president had resigned or was con- sidering his resignation: “The American newspaper pub- lishing that story in the present sit- uation dishonors itself.” Paris—The greatest ocean disaster in modern times so far as life is concerned was disclosed when the French ministry of marines announec- ed that there were nearly 4,000 on board the French auxiliary cruiserl Provinse when she was sunk in the Mediterranean on Feb. 26. A pre- vious statement stated that 870 men had been saved, indicating that up- wards of 3,130 lives were lost. BEMIDJI QUINTET IN FAST GAME DEFEATS BRAINERD Contest is Most Brilliant Played on Local Floor This Season. SIXTH DISTRICT TITLE TIED; MEANS ANOTHER GAME Largest Crowd of Season Witnesses Decisive Victory Over Down State Team. Bemidji’s hopes for another Sixth district championship and a place at the state tournament at Carleton col- lege at Northfield, were boosted last evening when the high school five overwhelmed thp Brainerd quintet by a score of 45 to 13. Determined to Win. Aside from the very first few min- utes of play, Brainerd never had a chance. The Bemidji team went in- to the battle determined to win— Fargo, N. D.—Louis ‘B Hanna, [20d it did—by a most decisive count. governor of North Dakota, returned to Fargo last night from Europe where he went with the Ford peace expedition. Paris—Artillery duels continue north of Verdun. New York—The entire standing army of Dominica Island in the West Indies, 20 strong, turned out in dress parade to greet “King Roosevelt of America,” it became known today. Negroes were disappointed as Roose- velt was not even dressed as brilliant as their police chief. Man for man, Bemidji had it on her down-state rivals and the ball was played mostly in Bemidji territory. The first half was very close, both teams playing mostly on the defen- sive and was marked by much fast and rough playing. Fouls were fre- quent, both sides being equally guil- ty. The first half ended with the score 14 to 7 in Bemidji’s favor. Bailey Starts Count. The second half started with Be- midji on the offensive. Bailey start- ed the scoring for Bemidji in this period, securing the ball on the toss- up and going down the big floor for a counter. On the next play he re- peated the same shot. “Fuzz” Johnson, who went through the first half without securing a bas- fllfl‘\'ESOTA : FUNERAL OF MRS. JOHNSON IS HELD : ket, was the big point getter in the second half, securing nine baskets in The funeral of Mrs.” O. Johnson,|the last period. The shots were who died March 1 at her home on|made at all angles in rapid succes- the school farm of a complication of [sion and the large crowd showed its diseases, was held-this morning from appreciation of the work of the bril- St. Phillip’s Catholic church. Rev. Father J. J. T. Philippe officiated. Interment was made in Greenwood cemetery. Six members of the A.'0. U. W. lodge, of which Mr. Johnson is a member, acted as pallbearers. The pallbearers were as follows: J. P. Lahr, S. A. Cutter, C. J. Winter, Paul ‘Winklesky, D. Buckland and W. H. Elletson. FARM GLUB MEET AT HIGH SCHOOL — The Bemidji Farm club will hold its regular meeting at the high school March 11. While the session for the men is being held, Miss Elizabeth Vermilya of the domestic science de- partment of the high school, will meet with the women. It is expected ! that a large number of the members, of the club will be present. GRYGLA COUNTRY IS PROSPEROUS W. B. Stewart, county superintend- ent of schools, returned this morn- ing from Grygla, Carmel, Thorhult and vicinity, where he has been on a ten-day inspection tour. Mr. Stewart reports that practic- ally every community which he vis- ited show a marked increase in pros- perity. “There seems to be nothing but progress in that section of the coun- ty,” said Mr. Stewart, “and in fact there is a marked advance along all lines. No less than ten per cent of the land is being cleared annually. The school enrollments are greater and the teaching forces is very em- cient.” Two new schools have been built, one at Ilag and one at Thorhult. liant little forward. Plays Good Defensive. Tanner at the other forward posi- tion also played a star game, secur- ing eight baskets, several coming af- ter long dribbles. He also played a strong defensive game. The playing of Graham at left guard was one of the games features. He was in every play, following the ball all the time. Cameron at center outjumped and outplayed the much-touted Warner and was a power on both the offense and defense. Bailey at right guard played a brilliant game and it was his two sensational baskets which started the scoring in the second half. He also played a star defensive game. Credit to Each. From a specator’s viewpoint the Bemidji five showed up more bril- liant and faster than it has in any other game this season. Equal credit must be given to every man on the team as it was by teamwork rather than individual playing that Bemidji was able to roll up the big score. As each team has now won one game, a third contest will be neces- sary to decide the championship of the Sixth district and a place at the state high school tournament, At St. Cloud. Bemidji proposes that the deciding game be played at either Duluth or St. Cloud, both cities having floors of regulation size, - while Brainerd suggests playing the game at either Aitkin or Little Falls. However, it is believed that neither of the latter two places will likely be chosen as Bemidji is not willing to sacrifice its chances of playing the deciding game in a “pill box.” The contention of the local play- ers is no more than fair as they are champions of this district and by a comparative score of the two teams this season Bemidji ought to have an edge on choosing the playing floor. Bemidji has made 72 points to 48 for Brainerd in the two games played this season. This matter will prob- ably be settled between representa- tives of the two schools in a few days. . Has Good Chance. Bemidji basket ball followers be- lieve that if the deciding game is played on a neutral floor of regula- (Continued on Page &) GOVERNOR BURNQUIST AND PARTY TO ST. PAUL Governor J. A. A. Burnquist and party returned from Cass Lake last evening enroute to St. Paul. The \party was banqueted at Cass Lake yesterday afternoon. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Harry West- over, Thursday morning, a daughter.