Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, July 6, 1916, Page 1

"I BEMIDIL D ILY PIONE VOLUME XIV, NO. 163. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, THURSDAY EVENING, JULY 6, 1916. FORTY CE RUSSIANS CUT MAIN AUSTRIAN LINE OF COMMUNICATION ATLEASTONE YEAR BEFORE FIRST SPADE ISTURNED FOR NORMAL State Superintendent of Schools Says It Will Be Two Years Before Opening. HOTHING FURTHER DOING UNTIL LEGISLATURE MEETS $150,000 Nceded ; Present Appropria- tion of $25,000 to Remain Untouched. (By United Press) St. Paul, Minn., July 6.—*“It will be at least one year before even a spade is turned in Bemidji on the state’ xth normal school and it will certainly be two years before a single class will be held in the nor- mal school,” State Superintendent of Schools Schulz told the United Press this afternoon. Will Mark Time. “I may be quoted as saying that absolutely nothing will be done un- til the 1917 state legislature ampli- fies the present $25,000 appropria- tion,” added Superintendent Schulz. ““That isn’t big enough to dig a hole. That appropriation will remain un- touched. We need a $150,000 ap- propriation. We might get enough in 1917 to start work. If we don’t things will certainly mark time as they are now until we get busy.” No Report Made. “We have nothing to do with the Bemidji normal in this department,” R. W. Wheelock of the board of con- trol told the United Press. “The whole matter is up to Superintendent Schulz.” Mr. Wheelock denied that any re- ports of a topographical survey had been received. SMALL BOY NARROWLY ESCAPES . DROWNING Albert Smart, the 13-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Smart, narrowly escaped drowning yesterday in Lake Bemidji on the south side cf Diamond Point. Albert, with a number of other boys, were playing on logs near the point. He did not notice that the logs were being towed out into the lake until he was some distance from shore and out in deep water. He could not swim and when he jumped, he sank. Several boys went to his rescue which was affected only after some difficulty. Harrison Bailey, son of Mr. and Mrs. O. Bailey, succeeded in saving his companion. NYMORE SELLS BONDS AND IS NOW READY FOR ANNEXATION Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Dsllars Worth of Bonds Pur- chased by Wells-Dickey. ONE OF FINAL STEPS BEFORE MERGE COMPLETED Election May Be Held Within a Few Months; Council to Hold Conference, Nymore, by disposing of $7,700 worth of bonds for indebtedness and by entering the balance of the debt on the tax sheets, has completed one of the final steps before the annexa- tion of the village to Bemidji. The Wells-Dickey company of Minneapolis purchased the bonds. The remaining debt will be paid by taxation. Two committees have been ap- pointed by the village school board and council to confer with Bemidji officials on the arranging of a date for the final election on annexation. As .long as the indebtedness has been treated satisfactorily it will be possible to hold an election within the next few months. Dr. E. W. Johnson returned this; morning from M'zneapoliz where :»e[ had been on bu-iness pertaining to the new sanatorium at Lake Julia. Miss Schubert, a nurse, arrived in Bemidji Tuesday from Rochester, Minn. Miss Schubert plans on being in this city permanently. INTERESTING FIGURES SHOWN IN REPORT OF PERSONAL PROPERT £ Eleven Dogs, 169 Automobiles and Two Bicycles and Motorcycles Assessed, $568 WORTH OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS ARE ASSESSED HERE $15 Worth of Carpets and $12 Worth of Pictures are Found Assessable, The report of personal property valuation in Bemidji and the assess- ment thereof, on file in the office nt‘ < Nine hundred and ing machines were found in the city and were assessed at $823. & ninety-seven dollars worth of diamonds and jewel- ry were found in the city. The county board fo equalization will meet at the court house July 23. SCHOOL ELECTION T0 BE HELD HERE ~ SATURDAY, JULY 15 Tetms of Dr. @ M. Palmer and K. K. Roe Expire This Year; Term /] Three Years. PRESENT MEN EXPECTED TO BE UP FOR RE-ELECTION the county auditor shows some inter- Citizens are Urged to Vote; Central esting figures. ‘The report shows that an assess- ment of $568 was made in Bemidji for household furniture, This is as- sessed at one-quarter of the full and true valuation. Carpets at $15. Carpets were assessed at $15 and books, pictures and works of art in the city were assessed at $12. One hundred and thirty-one pianos were assessed at $3,970. Other musical instruments, including viec- trolas, etc., were assessed at a total of §121. Only eleven dogs were assessed in the city, according to the report. One hundred and sixty-nine auto- mobiles were assessed. But two motorcycles and bicycles were assessed. Firearms at $104. Firearms of all kinds were assessed at $104. One hundred and eighty-eight watches and clocks were assessed at $622. Two hundred and thirty-six sew- SCOO THE CUB RE®ORTER Mrs. Cass McClyntick of was a Bemidji visitor today. Remer | School to Be Scene of School Meeting, ‘The Independent School District No. 7, which comprises the schools in the city of Bemidji, will hold a director election Saturday, July 15. Two directors will be elected, the terms of Dr. G. M. Palmer and K. K. Roe expiring. The term of a school director is three years. The election will be held at the Central school building at seven o’clock in the evening. Every man and woman who has a vote is urged to vote at this election. < " To Go to Pershing. Columbus, July 6.—A portion of the Massachusetts and New Mexico militia may be sent into Mexico as guards for motar truck trains to Per- shing's camps. Mrs. D. Gainey has returned from ‘Winona, Minn., where she has been visiting for the past two weeks. S ~NICE STFF BREEZE. A BLOWING-TO P 5 MISS MARION WHITE BECOMES ‘BRIDE OF JOHN M. HERBERT Well Known Young Couple in Be- midji Surprise Friends and are Wed, LEAVE ON NOON TRAIN ON A HONEYMOON TRIP Will Make Their Home in Bemidji; Herbert is Employed at Crook- ston Office. Miss Marion, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. P. White, was quietly mar- ried to John M. Herbert this morn- ing at eleven o’clock at the White home. ' The wedding is a big surprise to the many friends of the young couple who believed that the wedding would be held in August. Just the immediate families were present at the ceremonies this morn- ing. Mrs. J. L. Armstrong of Louis- ville, mother of Mr. Herbert, came to this city for the wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert left on the noon train for a wedding trip to Du- luth and the Twin Cities. On re- turning to Bemidji they will be at home at 704 Bemidji avenue,’ Mr. and Mrs. Herbert are both very well known in this city. Mr. Her- bert is the assistant lumber manager at the Crookston Lumber company. FLOODS REPORTED Nm MOBILE AND PENSACOLA New Orleans, July 6.—Wirelesses on forts failed to reach to Mo- bile and Pensacola today. Rail- roads report floods. WORK ON MODERN HOME OF NEW HOME BAKERY IS BEGUN James French to Erect a $10,000 Business Block on Beltrami Avenue, EXCAVATION IS BEGUN; TO BE COMPLETED SEPT. 1 W. A. Gray Plans Finest Bakery in the Northwest; New Machinery is Ordered. ‘Work was begun today on a mod- ern two-story brick business block avenue north of the site of the present Home bakery, by James French, owner of the prop- erty. pleted will cost over $10,000. One Story First. Excavation for the new. home of the New Home bakery was begun to- day. Plans made by Thomas John- son, architect, are so arranged that a one-story structure for the bakery will be constructed at once. It is planned to have the structure com- pleted by September first. Later the frame building now oec- cupied by the bakery will be torn down and work on the two-story structure will begin. The new block will be 50x75 feet. The second story will be fitted into office rooms. A Glass Front. The New Home bakery will have one of the most modern homes in the northwest when the building is com- pleted, according to W. A. Gray, pro- prietor of the bakery. The building will have a glass front and the in- terior of the bakery will have marble walls and tile floor. Mr. Gray is mak- ing every effort to have a most sani- tary bakery and has ordered $3,000 worth of new machinery. 26 Years Experience. on Beltrami Mr. Gray has had.26 years expepi-, ence in the bakery business. He came to Bemidji eight years ago and brought the first electric mixer and first doughnut machine to Bemidji. When Mr. Gray first came to Bemidji there was but one other bakery. Now there are several bakeries. “The bakery business has in- creased wonderfully in Bemidji,” said Mr. Gray this morning. “On the Fourth of July we had so many orders’ that-we were unable to take care of them all. It is impossible to take care of all our business in the present building.” The new Home bakery makes a specialty of ‘““Mother’s Bread” which, besides supplying local custom- ers, it ships to many outside points. The “Shoe Hospital,” which has been located on the site of the new building, has been moved to the street in front of the site and will remain there until the building is opened September first. FINED FIFTY DOLLARS ON A LIQUOR GHARGE James Vickers was found guilty of conducting an unlicensed drinking place at 305 Third street in the muni- cipal court this morning and was fined $50 or 40 days in jail. He paid the finfie. Vickers was arrested Tuesday morning by the Bemidji po- lice. INFANTILE PARALYSIS EPIDEMIC SPREADING New York, July 6.—The infantile paralysis epidemic is apparently spreading to nearby cities It has broken all records for development here. The average of one death an hour was maintained yesterday in this city. The Road Wouldn’t Turn Right g befactive Page VT TAKES MORE-. OF A SAILOR THAN T AMT0 TACK AND sTckK Yo A STRAIGHT The new building when com- KREKKKKH K KKK KKK KK SELLS STRAWBERRIES GROWN IN BEMIDJI Ralph Ripley sold several quarts of strawberries grown * * * x x * x * *x x * * * * in his garden in Bemidji to- % * * * * R x * day. The verries are of a % large size and are believed to ¥ be the first that have ripened ¥ in Bemidji this season. x KKK K KKK KKKKKK STATE GUARDS T0 REMAIN ON BORDER SAYS WASHINGTON Officials Report That No Change Will Be Made With Recent Troop Order. TILT. EXPECTED ALONG TEE BORDER Bedies of Captain Boyd and Lieuten- ant Adair Have Arrived at El Paso. (By United Press) Washington, July 6.— Though convinced that the danger of a war with Mexico is passed, the war de- partment today stood by its original intention to send all militia men or- iginally called to the border. 2,000,000 Starving. Eagle Pass, July 6.—Two million men, women and children in interior Mexico are starving, Jose Martinez, who traveled the country for New York interests, today reported. The army appears to have plenty of food but the civilians are starving. Men are joining the army to prevent from starving. Mexico, according to Mar- tinez, is better prepared for war than is supposed. 3 Division Delayed. .. San Antonjo, Jul of the southern, department of ~the army into threé parts has been de- layed. The reason has mot -been made public. - Danger Not All Over. Washington, July 6.—The presi- dent is not convinced that the dan- ger of war with Mexico is over. The crisis is passed by Carranza’s atti- tude of co-operation, but there is still border danger. General Killed. El Paso, July 6.—General Ignacio Ramos was Killed in a fierce and bloody battle that raged all day at the Corral ranch, 15 miles southwest of Jiminez, between a small force of de facto troops and several regi- ments of Villistas. Both sides suf- fered heavy losses. 14 Still Missing. El Paso, July 6.—The bodies of Captain Boyd, Lieutenant Adair and several negro troopers, victims of the Carrizal fight, arrived here today. Fourteen bodies are still unaccounted for. Won't Withdraw. ‘Washington, July 6.—(Official)— The United States will not withdraw the punitive expedition merely upon the showing of Carranza's friendly note. The document has paved the way for possible discussion of the withdrawal and the establishment of a co-operative border patrol. The withdrawal will be dependent upon Carranza’s ability to handle the sit- uation. ‘Washington, July 6.—A list of 29 regular army officers authorized to accept commissions in the national guards were given out last night by the war department. Under the new regulations only one regular army of- ficer may be assigned to a national guard regiment. The assignments made thus far, all of which were specifically requested by state auth- orities, includes the following: Lieutenant Hugh H. Magee, Second cavalry, to be lieutenant colonel First Minnesota infantry. ~—Tie.division | W s wm e RUSSIANS CAPTURE - MIKIULIGZYN AND GUTAUSTRIANLINES French Have Captured Bellyensanters. 1 KAISER ON SOMME FRONT , TO DIRECT BIG BATTLE Big Allied Drive Continues; Germans Evacuate the Village of Hem. Half Million Killed. Petrograd, July 6.—Half a million Austrians have been kill- ed, captured or badly wounded since General Brusiloff began to cweep through Galicia. Another War. Buenos Ayres, July 6.—Vene- zuela and Peru are secretly form- ing a potential warlike alliance against Colombia and Ecuador, an unconfirmed report says. . Venezuela wants a strip of east- ern Colombia, 30 miles wide. Peru wants the triangular por- tion of eastern Ecuador. (By United Press) Petrograd, July 6.—(Official)— The Russians have captured the vil- lage and railway station of Mikiuli- czyn, 30 miles from Stanislau. This cuts the main Austrian line of com- munication to Lemberg. Admit Defeat. Berlin, July 6.—It was officially admitted that the French have re- captured the Bellyensanters, south of the river Somme. The Germans have evacuated the village of Hem. London, July 6.—It is reported that the kaiser has arrived at the Somme front to direct the German defense against the great allied of- fensive.s Great bodies of ~ Germans lare massed between Ancre and Som- me to stem the allied advance, Slight Advance, London, July 6.—General Haig to- day officially reported that there had been a further slight British advance in last night’s fighting at Thiepval. Some prisoners were taken. Sweeper Torpedoed. London, July 6.—A British mine sweeper was torpedoed yesterday in the North Sea and slightly damaged. It was able to make port. Cathedral Shelled. Paris, July 6.—(Official)—The Verdun cathedral was heavily shelled - by the Germans last night. BAND GONGERT AT DOGK TOMORROW NIGHT The Bemidji band will give a con- cert at the city dock Friday evening beginning at eight o’clock. A se- lected program will be given. COUNTY OPTION ELEGTION T0 BE HELD AUGUST (4 County option petitions have been filed with County Auditor George, who has set August 14 as the date of election. Beth the “drys” and the “wets” are expected to open their campaign in a short time. DANCE AT BIRGHMONT BEAGH HOTEL TONIGHT A dance will be given at the Birch- mont Beach hotel tonight at which the people of Bemidji are invited. The bus will make regular trips to and from the hotel. The launch, “Pine Cone,” will also make trips. It is believed that a large number of Bemidji people will attend the dance tonight. PRISONER ACCUSED OF MURDER MAKES ESCAPE Waukesha, Wis., July 6.—One ’prisoner acsused of murder and two other prisoners pried the jail ba:3 loose here last night and escaped. Anzonetta Kenfield, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Kenfield, enter- tained a number of her friends at Larslot Lodge, Cass Lake, over the Fourth. The party included Mar- . sar¢t Wedge, Alice Dean, Jack Dean, Bernice and Evelyn Kirk, Albert and . Ruby Wheaton of Cass Lake and Iunbeth and Robert Lampson of Minneapolis. . Germans Officially Admit That the