Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, August 10, 1916, Page 1

VOLUME XIV, NO. 193. LIGHTNING STRIKES ELECTRIC PLANT; GITY IN DARKNESS ‘ Residents North of Third Street P Forced to Use Candle and 0il Lights. : | 'CHIMNEY ON CLAYTON FLAT STRUCK BY BOLT Telephones Out of Order; Crops Dam- aged dnd Trees Blown Down in Electrical Storm. e Bemidjl went back to the days of candle and lamp lights last night when an electrical storm disabled the electric light plant of the Minnesota { Electric Light & Power company. | The storm began early yesterday i' atternoon and was one of the biggest electrical storms in this vicinity this year. I There was a heavy fall of rain. K Several down town business houses i were slightly flooded by the rain run- ning from the gutters into the front of the stores. Lights Go Off. Last evening shortly before nine o’clock all the electric power and lights in the north part of the city, north of Third street, were off. A circuit at the power plant was burn- ed out and residents of Bemidji in the affected district went back to can- dle and oil lights. Drug stores, ice cream parlors and lights. Soda dispensors were forced to go back to the old hand method of shak- ing drinks, the electric machines be- ing out of commission. Bakers had to go back to the hand method of mixing dough, there being ] ne power for the electric dough 4 mixers, bfi 'Used Candle Light. ; Dancers at a private party at the Masonic hall danced by candle light. s The fact was brought home to the | | . restdents of the -great;usefulngss of ‘the electric lights and of electricity. The. lights and power lines were not repaired until two o’clock this morning. Lightning struck the chimney of - the new Clayton flats yesterday af- | ternoon and did small damage. o Many of the rural and long dis- ] tance telephone lines were blown down. North of Bemidji several were struck by lightning. It is reported that no small amount i ot damage was done to the crops in L this vicinity by the heavy downpour of rain. 14 Killed in Storm. trees other places were forced to use candle |. 1917 CHAUTAUQUA. The chautauque has proved to be a vital force in Bemidji and every effort should be made to see that it is an annual affair in Bemidji. Last year 30 Bemidji men guaranteed the chautauqua for this year. Surely over 30 men will guarantee the chautauqua for next year. A chautauqua is preferred to ‘wandering shows and all cheap clap-trap. :The chautauqua hag an,_educational value. It is a good thing for the community.. Everybody should boost for the 1917 chautauqua. There has been some talk of citizens dropping the chautau- qua. If education is profitable; if culture is to be desired; if mor- als pay; if clean entertainment is preferred; if progress beats stagnation; if Bemidji people demand the best things the gen- eration affords; then hold on to the chautauqua. It'is the cham- pion of neighborhood life at its best. B DANGE AT BIRGHMONT BEAGH HOTEL TONIGHT The regular weekly dance will be given at the Birchmont Beach hotel tonight. It is expected that a num- ber of couples from Bemidji will be present, 60 ATTEND BIG LAKE FARM MEET Fiftey persons attended the = Big Lake Farmers’ club meeting at the farm of Mrs. Grove yesterday. A. J. McGuire of the Minnesota Exten- sion Division, and B. M. Gile, agriculturist of the Bemidji schools, gave addresses. GOLLEGT GRAINS FOR - STATE FAIR EXHIBIT — B. M. Gile, Bemidji school agricul- turist, has opened up headquarters in the building formerly occupied by the Bemidji Herald on Beltrami av- enue for the collecting of entries for the county exhibit for the state fair. All kinds of grasses and grains are wanted for the exhibit. Several girls have been placed in charge of the rooms to arrange the grasses and grains. The grasses and grains will be sent to the state fair August 30. All entries of vegetables should be sent in August 28 and 29. They will -be sent to the state fair Septem- ber 1. Charleston, W. Va., Aug. 10. Scores of persons are reported missing y today as a result of a cloudburst 287 sweeping Cabin Paint and Coal creeks. The death toll is believed to be 14. Early reports of 100 dead are unsubstantiated. The reported dead were found at the homes of friends. Estimated 100 Dead. Huntinghan, W. Va., Aug. 10.— Governor Hatfleld today ordered two companies of the Second regiment to the flood district where there.are re- ports of terrible losses of life. Thirty bodies have been recovered from Ca- bin crek. It is estimated that there are 100 dead in that creek. Reports are Different. Charleston, W. Va., Aug. 10.—De- - spite other reports, state officials to- day said that their investigations showed only 14 dead in the flood. REPUBLICANS REFUSE SEPTEMBER ADJOURNMENT (By United Press) ‘Washington, Aug. 10.—Intimating that the literacy test of the.immigra- tion bill was not included in the leg- islative program which the Democrat- ic leaders proposed, the Republican caucus today declined the proposal for the adjournment of congress in September. Frank McManus and Will James of Stillwater left yesterday for Grand Forks where they will visit friends. « Miss Ethel Myrtle Dohr and Ar- thur Charles Rogers, both of Wilton, were united in marriage this morning by Judge M. A. Clark of the probate court, at the court house. A wedding license was issued this morning at the office of the clerk of court to Joseph Geror of Clarissa and Mrs. Effie Anderson of Bemidji. County Treasurer Earl Geil today selfit’ State Tredsurer Gooding & war- rant for $16,029.31, Beltrami coun- ty’s share of the state school fund. NATIONAL EDITORS MAY GOME TO BEMIDJI Mempers of the National Editorial assoclation which will hold its an- nual meeting in Minneapolis, July, 1917, may come to Bemidji and Itasca park. 4 Plans are being made to take the editors on a trip to Winnipeg, then to Kenora, Canada, then over the Lake of the Woods to Baudette and Spooner, then to International Falls, to the range country and to Duluth where the party will disband. Arrangements are being made to have the editors go to Winnipeg via Bemidji and to spend several hours at the Itasca park at the headwaters of the Mississippi. Arrangements will be completed at the annual meeting of the Minnesota Editorial association. Misses Florence and Marion Con- nelly of Stillwater arrived yesterday in Bemidji. They left last evening for Birchmont Beach to stay for a couple of weeks. SCOO THE CUB REPORTER GHAUTAUQUA MEN AND BUSINESS MEN T0 HAVE BALL GAME Contest at New Athletic Park Tomor- row Morning; Both Sides Claim Viotqry. o TOMORROW IS I.AST DAY OF CHAUTAUQUA Arrangements to Be Made for 1917 Chautanqua; 1916 Program Has Been Sucoess. Chautauqua men and Bemidjl busi- ness men will clash at a ball game at the new athletic park tomorrow morning at ten o’clock. Both teams have strong lineups and the game promises to be a battle royal. The chautauqua men claim vie- tory but they admit that they do not know the strength of the Bemidji team. Brown to Pitch. The lineups: will be as follows: Chautaugqua—P. V. Bear, ¢; H. A/ Hédges, p; Earl Johnson, 1b; Ralph Bingham, 2b; J. R. Cronell, 3b; F. Ducrot, ss; Cecil Davis, cf; D. F. Me- Donald, 1f; E. Dudley, rf. Bemidji Business Men—Harry Ros- kowick, ¢; M. J. Brown, p; E. H. Denu, 1b; H. C. Baer, 2b; A. L. Bar- ker, 3b; Dr. J. W. Diedrich, ss; W. L. Brooks, cf; S. T. Stewart, cf; N. E, Given, rf. Arrangements are being made late today for the 1917 chautauqua. It is believed that the chautauqua will be returned. Band Pleases Many. The program of yesterday was very well received. Chimera and his band pleased large audiences despite the rain, Bemidji people were especially pleased with the singing of Madama Cafarelli, Chicago opera singer, who was with the band. This morning the band gave a free concert. Today an especially good program is being given. The Bohannans gave an entertainment this afternoon at’ 2:30 o'clock: Dr.-James-L. -Gordon, Canada’s greatest preacher, delivered an excellent address at three o’clock this afternoon. Tonight the Bohannans will give a sketch entitled “A Matrimonial Venture,” beginning at eight o’clock. At 8:45 o’clock tonight Ducrot, the Wizard, will give an entertainment. Friday Program, Tomorrow will be the last day of the chautauqua. The program will TGRAND FORKS IS be as follows: 9:00 A, M.—Funfest for the chil- dren. For the girls—Water Sprites’ merry making; for the boys—Fish- erman’s Drill. 2:30—Christine Giles company. Musical and literary selections of strictly high grade and strong in en- tertainment power. 3:00—Hon. B. F. McDonald, who talks on “Moonshine” and uncovers a great many shams commonly prac- ticed. Admission 35 cents. 8:00—Christine Giles and Bing- ham in merrymaking stunts, the peer of anything in thé entertainment world. Admission 50 cents. CAMPS BEING PREPARED FOR 15,000 MORE MEN (By United Press) El Paso, Tex.,, Aug. 10.—Camps near heére are being prepared for 16,- 000 more militiamen. - WHEAT DROPS AT OPENING TODAY (By United Press) Chicago, Ill, Aug. 10.—Wheat dropped slightly at the opening to- day, contrasting yesterday’s sensa- tional advance. September wheat opened at 43 and a sent and half down from last night’s closing; December opened at 48 down- three-eighths and May opened at 45, went up two and im- mediately dropped two. 4 HAI[WAY STRIKE HOST TO HUGHES | BELIEVED AVERTED ‘THIS MORNING| BYEMPLBYES’ ACTION Nominee Leaves at Noon for Fargo [Railroad Brotherhoods Accept a Whm_xc Will Make an Ad- Pmfl_er of U. 8. Board of Media- dress Tonight. tion and Conciliation. FLAYS DEMOCRATS $ l! ST. PAUL SPEECH Mexico is Held Up as. Text; Says|Efforts of Mediators to Bring Fac- American’ Bullets are Killing tions Together are Well Under TU. 8. Troopers, Way, Says Report. PRESIDENT WILSON TO BE REQUESTED T0 AID Grand F‘ork_', N. D.,, Aug. Charles E. Hughes, Republican didate for the presidency of the Unit- ed States, was the guest of Grand |y otherhoods accepted a proffer of Forks this morning. He arrived here | the United States board of mediation at 7:35 over the Great Northern rail- [and conciliation to mediate their dif- way. He gave an address here and ferences with the railroads. lett at noon for Fargo, N. D., where Appeal to President. he will give .,i address tonight. He If the United States board of medi-_ will continue m. journey to the Pa- |ation and conciliation fails to adjust cific coast tomorrow. the differences between thé railroads P | of the country and their 400,000 em- Policy, Inadequate. ployes, President Wilson will be given St. Paul, Aug '10.—Charles E. to use his personal influence to avert Hughes spenkmg last night in the A general sptrike Auditorium here assailed the admin- The' appeal to the president would Istration for it preparedness policy |, 11 Jyst resort and would be taken which he declared inadéquate, assert- only to ‘save-the nation from the ed that he regarded ‘“reasonable pre- trade paralysis that would follow the paredness as a priamry duty,” and| e of the magnitude planned by purposed if elected to see that it 18|, . 1niiroad men. discharged to the credit of the Am- erican people. Efforts Under Way. “We are a spirited -people,” Mr. The efforts of the mediators Hughes declared. “We are a people |bring the contending factions that can protect ourselves. We are not too proud to fight!” ~ Militia Inefficient. Much of the nominee’s address was devoted to the Mexican situation and the calling of the national guard to service on the border. There had been warnings for two years -that America should be prepared. Mr. Hughes said, yet when the time came to put an army on the border, “to do police servic,” there was presented “a spectacle shgwing ineffiolency of the first magnityde.” e adminfs flon;n"‘ Smbargo arms to Mexico was criticized “fast and loose—no policy.” Killed by U. 8. Bullets. “T don’t think it a rash statement,” the nominee said, “I think it is war- ranted by the fact to say that any American soldier killed in Mexico is killed by American bullets that we|zation voted to call the attention of have let go oyer the border.” the tax commission to the advantage Mr. Hughes referred to a recent ad- |to this county of holding meetings of dress to the senate by Senator Lewis |instruction for assessors before the of Illinois. next assessment. As both Baudette “He didn’t llke some statement of |and Grygla, at which places the mine,” the nominee said. ‘“They |board recommended the meetings be distressed him. was the intention. But there wasn’t|structions, the assessors have under- a word in it what I-sald that he or|taken the work without the proper anybody else could answer.” instructions and numerous errors Punished Ourselves. Laveramitel. H. Pfund, supervisor of assess- xico, M: h;::::t:v:;;;veg::ionmllll\yM:.lleé ments, was authorized to investigate 3 , was punitive. the assessment Teturns of O’Brien, “The only rrniskment irfilcted was T}:‘,““" ‘;:)‘:9 a“'lv‘}esluz)fl“c:m;«:;:; punishment inflicted ou ourselves,” | SEiPS W ; he said. We punis: nobkody else.’ whether assessments of land having A 1";0 proportion of the nominee’s valuable timber had been returned address was devoted to refteration ot wm; ‘;xn‘;"b‘;"f“ d’:‘::;:;mflwm’l':: his views on the need for Industrial | "% tt:d 4 rthe“tl:x commlfa;on co-operation and preparation for com- | "*POT 0 ; During the meeting of the assessors lt’::cviv.alr competitiolzto Murope ator it was found that in Beltrami county, 4,339 individuals are assessed for personal property. NEW WOMAN'S PARTY Comparative figures showing the T0 DECIDE ON POI.!OY increase or decrease over last year’s assessment will not be available for ten days. ¥ 10.— New York, Aug. 10.—The threat- -|ened strike of the 400,000 railway employes of the United States was averted yesterday when the railroad to to- Mediation was. suggested in lieu of arbitration under the Newlands act or by the interstate commerce com- mission, proposals which have been ‘rejected by the brotherhood.’ EQUALIZATION BOARD COMPLETES DUTIES o The board of equalization of Bel- n‘!"trami county finished-its sessions this | 88 |morning. Assessments throughout the whole county were equalized. A large percentage of the revisions are in the form of increases and but very few instances of decreases are on re- port. By resolution, the board of equali- (By United Press) Colorado Springs, Colo., Aug.’ 10.— What the new Woman's party will do at the polls November 7 will be| NEIGHBORS GLVE BONDS FOR settled at the conference of the| KUPKA; VITERA RECOVERING party’s national executive committee opening here today. Bagley, Minn., Aug. 10.—At a pre- With scores of conferences, all|liminary hearing Frank Kupka, who leading up to a deéision on their'is charged with shooting Joe Vitera, choice ‘tof . president, leaders from | Monday afternoon, waived examina- the twelve suffrage states, compos- |tion and was bound over to the next ing the party met here today to de-|term of district court. Two of his cide which way to throw the 4,000,- | neighbors furnished bonds for his 000 votes they claim to control. appearance. Four speakers will train their guns| - Vitera is at the hospital here and on the male politicians tonight. is recovering from the shot wounds. Photo Doesn’t Prove A Fish Story he. Caugl qu{‘fll t o0 2 Sty gether were well under way today. | ty are becoming very active and have JUNE SETTLEMENT 1S I am glad of it. That | held, are too remote to receive in- |- FON FRESS BRI RUssiANS MAKING FOR JEFFERSON ROAD " ADVANCES IN BIS Several of the Jefferson highway enthusiasts in Central and Northern ‘'Minnesota are forming a press bureau to give the highway in this district the publicity that it deserves. All the newspaper men along the route in this district will be interested in the bureau which will supply them with articles in regard to the high- way. '6UIRE PRAISES SCHOOL HHM HERE |British and French Attacke’ on the Somme Front are BepuM; ! German Trenches ’hkn\w Right Wing of General Letchitzky’s Army Reaches Menasterzysks. Nisni of Railway. ITALIANS TAKE 20,750 , PRISONERE AT GORITZ A. J. McGuire of the Minnesota University Extension Division, praised the Bemidji school gardens when he examined them yesterday. “The town that would support such gardens deserves the patronage of the farmers,” said Mr. McGuire. “The work in the school gardens is as valu- able to this district as is the work of the experimental station.” TWO MILITIA MEN 60 ON LAKE GRUISE Two members of-the Bemidjl naval militia left this noon for Duluth to g0 on a ten-day cruise with the Min- nesota Naval Militia on Lake Super- ior. They were W. Haverland.and E. Riley. “WETS” AGTIVE IN COUNTY OPTION FIGHT “Wet” advocates in Beltrami coun- (By Upited Rress) Petrograd, Aug. 10.—(Official)— Advancing Russians have ca.ptured the railway station of chryplln thru miles east of Stanislau. London, Aug. 10.—Dmpatchau re- port that the Russians under General Letchitzky are approaching Bistrit2e river, only three miles from Stanis- lau. 5 Petrograd, Aug. 10.—(Official)— The right wing of General Letchitz- ky’s army reached Menaterzyska Nis- niof railway today, twelve miles northeast of Stanislau and the mouth of the Zleta Dipa river. Take Many Prisoners. Rome, Aug. 10.—The Italians took front. has not been counted. All Rome is in a turmoil of rejoicing today over the greatest Italian victory of the war, the capture of the Austrian city of Goritz. Goritz for 11 months has blocked the invasion of Austria from the west. Australians Advance. London, Aug. 10.—(Official)—The ‘Australians have made further prog- ress in the vicinity of Pozieres amnd have gained some local objectives a are rapidly consolidating them. penetrated the German trenches. Q yards on the 600-yard front yester- sent letters to many citizens in the county with “wet’’ literature. ~They are spending considerable money to win the county option election which will be held next Monday. The ‘“drys” are also active, hold- ing meetings at many points. The s it every vo- 8 ballot, A greac many persons are indifferent regarding the proposition and if~is this class that may mean the defeat of the “drys.” British “and~ aneL acks Somme front have b repplsed. French Make Progress. Paris, ‘Aug. 10.—(Offjcial)—De- spite fog and rain the Fremch fur- ther progressed near the Hems woods last night and took 100 prisoners-and six_machine guns: Take Aviation Station. Rome, Aug. 10.—It is reported that the Austrian aviation station of Kisovizza, six miles from Goritz, has ‘been captured. The Italians are con- tinuing the pursuit of the Austrians from Goritz." COMPLETED MONTH EARLY The division of the June gettle- ment has been completed by the of- fice of the county auditor one month earlfer than last year. The settlement amounted to $297,- 067.717. 80DY OF HOMESTEADER DEAD 3 WEEKS, FOUND Frank Wagner, aged 60 years, was found dead at his homestead in the township of Waskish, 17 miles north of Kelliher, Monday night. When found-the body was in sitting posture and gave no evidence of violence. Wagner, who was a regular trader at a small grocery store two miles from his homestead, had not been seen for three weeks. H. Hopkins, believing that Wagner. might be sick and in need of assistance, set out for the Wagner homestead Monday night and shortly after found the dead body of Wagner. It is believed Wag- zierdled three wecks Ag0: ‘| Grana Forks Herald)—Mr. and Mrs. Gazfleld ALerberg, coun;y 3 c:r; Ed. Currie of Bemidji, who arrived in oner, was immediately ‘noti‘ te Ut | e city Tuesday evening with their after a short _enminat lon was |y dian motorcycle and sl . will found that no inquest was necessnryd. leave this morning for thelr home. Wagner.was buried on the hon:est:: Considerable trouble was experienced where he has made his home for the |, yoying tne trip to this city as the Dt LW yoars. found |TESUIt of the bad roads. They will OIthe Dody of the man were 0;:‘ leave here this morning at 8 o’clock letters showing that mslwite resides | /4 expect to reach Bemidji late this atf40; Conoord Bt Beul: afternoon.. Mr. and Mrs. Currie al- so plan a 'trip to the Twin Cities in By "HOP" Washington, Aug. 10.—Officials announced today that the Iast Ger- man note on the Lusitania submitted 'to the state department will be pub- lished in a direct answer to those fearing the return to power of the 'Tirpitz faction and ruthless submar- ining. Germany has consented _to the publication. The note declares Lusitania was unintentional and ex- presses a profound regret for the loss of American life. It declared a com- plete guarantee in the name of the German people against the resump- tion of the campaign and agreed that non-combatants, especially neutrals, must not suffer. : BEMIDJI COUPLE ON MOTORCYCLE Grand Forks, N. D., Aug. 10.— their machine. Cof Miss Leojean Boyack and Howard Palmer entertained delightfully last evening. It was to have been a lawn party but because of the weath- er the guests met at the A. B, Palmer home to adjourn to the Masonic hall where dancing- passed the evening pleasantly. Williams’ orchestra fur- nished. the: music: At eleven o’clock refreshments were served after which: o’clcek. , 'The guest list = included scventy friends of the host and host- esd. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Palmer were the chaperons. [ > The Pioneer is the nlace to buy your rulls ot adding machine paper DRIVE ON TEUTONS 20,750 prisoners on the Goritz battle The guns and other™ booty-- Note to Be Published. 3 that the killing of Americans on the - dancing was continued until twelve.