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

e N “&# *v, fending the city. 'TORREON FALLS 10 VILLA HORDE, IS OFFICIAL REPORT T0 UNITED STATES Bandit Chief and Followers March Into City; Important Railroad Center of the North. CAPTURE PLACES VILLA AT HEIGHT OF POWER IN CAMPAIGN Garrison of Fully 3,000 Evacuates Stronghold ; Feat Follows That of Chihuahua City. (By United Press) El Paso, Tex., Dec. 23.—Torreon has fallen. Villa marched into the city at one o’clock this morning after a fierce battle with the garrison de- Torreon is one of the mosit important railway centers in Northern Mexico. Authentic details of the fall of the stronghold was obtained by United States department agents during last night and transmitted to Washington. Despite the silence of Mexican rep- regentatives at the capital, United States authorities are sure of their ground. Villa at Zenith. . The capture of Torreon places Villa at the height of his power since Gen- eral Pershing’s expedition chased him and his broken band into Durango. Through ‘‘underground” sources, mining men have learned of Carran- za’s disaster. The defense of the city was stubborn at first but wilted un- der the onslaught of Villa and his bandit horde and it is estimated that the garrison, nearly 3,000 strong, evacuated the city. The capture of Torreon closely fol- ,lows the capture of Chihuahua City ’hy Villa and his followers. PACIFIC PEACE PLEA REACHES WASHINGTON (By United Press)-~ Washington, Dec. 23.—The com- mittee from New York arrived here early today, bringing the peace plea that was smuggled into the United States from Bertrand Russell, British pacifist in London. The plea will be presented to the president. “MERRY CHRISTMAS” MINNESOTA'S GREETING T0 HER GUARDSMEN (By United Press) St. Paul, Dec. 23.—Julius A. Schmahl, secretary of state, on be- half of the people of Minnesota, to- day wired Christmas greetings to the officers and men of the First and Second Minnesota National Guard regiments and First Field artillery on the Texas border. It is the first official greeting sent the troops by the people of Minnesota. DENVER TO CELEBRATE. (By United Press) Denver, Colo.,, Dec. 23.—Fifteen thousand people are expected to pack the city auditorium tomorrow night to celebrate Denver’s first community Christmas. Extensive plans have been made for the affair and the en- tire city will play Santa Claus to Denver's kiddies. The program will congist of a musical and literary entertainment and the distribution of gifts to about 10,000 children from an immensée Christmas tree placed upon the stage of the auditorium. TO VISIT PARENTS. Miss .Stechman, a former Bemidji high school student, will visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stech- man of Tenstrike, during Christmas. " 'Miss Stechman is a student at the University of Minnesota. MOTHER IS STRICKEN AT BEDSIDE OF SON Miss Antonette Olson, one of the Bemidji teachers, has been called to Des Moines), Ia., by the illness of her mother and brother. The brother is confined in a hospital ip Des Moines, and when his mother was calléd to his bedside she was taken sick with heart trouble. JUDGE TO PLAY SANTA. (By United Press) Chicazo, Dec. 23.—For . children whose Christmas Eve was shattered bv querreling parents, Judge Stelk of the Court of Domestic Relations will set n1p a big Christmas tree dec- oratad with cranberries and popcorn and sa of candy in his court room. The judge will play Santa Claus to all children whose parents have been in his court room with domestic troubles this year. : GOES HOME. Miss Eloise Dickens, who is at- \tending the Bemidji high school, left Esterday for her home in Red Lake here she will visit her parents, Su- rintendent and Mrs. W. F. Dick- els, until school opens January 8. WET CANDIDATES FOR SPEAKERSHIP PLAN CONFERENCE FOR NEXT FRIDAY Committee on Elimination is Unable to Agree; Some Oppose Giving Endorsement. WOMAN SEEKS POSITION OF LIBRARIAN OF LAW LIBRARY Wards in State Institutions to Fare Well Christmas; Reformatory for Women Projected. (By F. G. Neumeier) Correspondent Daily Pioneer St. Paul, Dec. 23.—Ten mémbers of the House of Representatives, com- pnsmg the speakership elimination committee, met at the Hotel Dyckman {in Mirmeapolis in an attempt to solve the speakership situation. The dry side of the speakership fight was dis- cussed but if any action was taken it was not made public. Some of the committee members say that they are apposed to indorsing anyone and be- liece that either a general confer- enct of all the House members, or a conference of dry members should be called. Wet candidates for speaker plan to issue a call for general con- ference of all members on Friday of next week. This will be four days before the legislature convenes. A woman is after the position of librarian of the state law library. The position is now held by E. J. Lien of Kittson county, who was ap- pointed by Governor Eberhart. Miss Josephine Norval of St. Paul has an- nounced her candidacy for the of- fice, the salary of which is $3,000. ‘Wards in the Minnesota state in- stitutions will be given 4,850 pounds of mixed candy, 2,300 pounds of nuts, 1,000 pounds of bananas and 35 cases of oranges for Christmas. The next legislature will be asked to make an appropriation for the con- struction of the Minnesota state re- formatory for women which will be on a cottage plan. A site has not been selected for the institution. Bemidji people will be interested in the announcement that Magnus Martinson of Minneapolis and W. E. Johnson of Wtsterville, O., known as “Pussiyfoot” Johnson, have purchased a_controlling interest in the Finnish- American Publishing Company - of Duluth. CARNIVAL DELEGATION GROWS: FORTY HAVE SIGNED ROSTER About 40 have signified their in- tent of going to St. Paul as repre- sentatives of Bemidji in the winter sports carnival parade. There are several others who are expected to make the trip and Bemidji bids fair to be properly represented in the parade. ROUMANIA TURNS TO JAPAN; ASKS HELP (By United Press) Tokio, Dec. 21.—Roumania, over- ridden with Teutonic troops, has turned to Japan for help. An ap- peal from the little country for mu- nitions has reached here. 1t is doubt- ful if Japan will be able to extend any aid, all surplus munitions being purchased by Russia. H. S. PRINCIPAL LEAVES; PRESENTED WITH WATCH Miss Etta Lundstrom, who has re- signed her position ag high school principal, was presented with a gold wrist watch yesterday afternoon by the members of the high school. The initials “B. H. S.” (Bemidji High School) were engraved on the watch. Miss Mildred Loomis of Wells, Minn., will fill the vacancy caused by Miss Lundstrom’s resignation. TO JOIN FAMILY Attorney Montreville J. Brown left last evening for Minneapolis where he will join his wife and daughters who are visiting friends there. From Minneapolis they will go to Roches- ter, Minn., where they will visit Mrs. Brown’s parents, Dr. and Mrs. A. W. Stinchfield, during the holidays. TWENTY-SEVEN WILL - SPEND XMAS IN JAIL County jails are not the most pleasant places to spend a Christmas but there are twenty-seven who will be the guests of Sheriff Johnson on that day, and while the sheriff would like to give his charges the best time possible yet he will have to do as the law says. However, there will be a Christ- mas ‘“‘feed” for the “boys” and chick- en will play a prominent role in the menu. Whether the Christmas in jail will be a merry one for the in- mates and whether the day will re- call memories of the past is a mat- i ter for no cne else to conjure with. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY NO PAPER CHRISTMAS. Monday being Christmas and in accordance with its long established custom there will be no issue of the Daily Pioneer on that day. This is done that the em- ployes of the Daily Pioneer may ! have ample opportunity of ob- serving the anniversary in any manner they may so elect. And the Pioneer hopes its hundreds of readers and friends will have. a Merry, Merry Christmas, TEUTON WOMEN FIGHT London, Dec. 23.—Accurdmg to a Rotterdam dispatch, received today, Dresden is in the throes of serious food riots in which it has been neces- sary to call out /military forces to aid the police in quelling. One hun- dred women took part in the riots which occurred Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. On Tuesday, three policemen were seriously wounded by the rioters. The rioters marched past the palace shouting for food. CHURCHES Presbyterian, The Presbyterian choir has ar- ranged special Christmas music- for both the morning and evening ser- vices. The church has been most beautifully decorated, in the Christ- mas spirit. In the morning at 11 o’clock the pastor will preach the Christmas message (Matthew 2:11). Sunday evening at 8 o’clock the ser- mon will be on the “Christ Light” (John 1:9). Sunday school will meet at 10 a. m., and take up the study of the Christmas lesson, and the Christian Endeavor society will meet at 7 p. m. All are most cor- dially invited to attend these ser- vices. The morning selections will be as follows: Christmas Chorus—Choir. Vocal Solo—‘Stars of Light,” Miss Carrie Armstrong. Sextette—‘‘Night is Waning.” Vocal Solo — Selected, Andrew Rood. - Christmas Chorus—Choir. The evening musical program wiil be: i i Solo—Selected, Miss Ella Laqua. Vocal Solo—*Star of Bethlehem,” Raymond Hannah. Double Trio—‘Hark, What Mean Those Heavenly Voices.” Swedish Lutheran, Sunday morning, December 24, there will be services at 10:30 o’clock. There will be no evening services Sunday. Christmas Day, December 25, there will be early morning services at 5:30, immediately after which the regular sermon ‘will be preached. December 26, there will be services at 7:30. A. Westlund will preach at Hines, Sunday, December 24, at 10:30 a. m. Early services will be held at Hines Christmas Day at 6 o’clock. December 27, a Sunday school program will be given. J. H. Randahl, pastor. German Evaneelical Lutheran. Service Sunday morning at 10:30. In the evening at 7:30 a Christmas program will be given by the chil- dren. The program will consist of the singing of old-time Christmas songs and recitation. Wm. J. Rie- mann, pastor. First Scandinavian Lutheran, There will be no services Sunday. Christmas day there will be ser- vices with offering at 10:30. Christ- mas tree and program Tuesday eve- ning, December 26, at 7:30. Osmund Johnson, pastor. UNITED STATES MAY BE FORCED TO MAKE ALLIANCE FOR PEACE (By United Pregs). Washington, Dec. 23.—The United States may have to enter what has been considered an ‘“‘entangling alli- ance” if the present peace negotia- tions go down to the point of peace guarantees. The state department announced this officially today. Secretary Lan- sing held that it was a little prema- ture to discuss such problems at this time but indicated that this govern- ment had considered such gn alliance if the peace pact is to be binding. The department regrets the allies’ interpretation as President Wilson had said both sides were fighting for the same thing. The statements of both sides show the same excuse for the waging of the war. TO MINNEAPOLIS. Miss Florence Grimoldby will leave tonight for Minneapolis, where she will be the guest of friends Christ- mas day. On Tuesday she will go to Tilden, Neb., where she will visit Mrs. Rena Berg Strand at her home in Newman Grove for some time. Defective Page EVENING, DECEMBER 23, 1916. BEMIDJI TO REST M ssronest (IND 3 w\m BUSINESS WILL SUSPEND: COMMUNITY TREE TONIGHT POSTOFFICE WILL MAKE ALL EFFORT SOLDIERS; FooD RioT| TO HANDLE MAIL; BANKS WILL CLOSE One Delivery in Clty and Rural Routes; General Delivery Open From 10 to 11 o’Clock. TIME EXTENDED ONE HOUR AT POSTOFFICE TOMORROW City and County Offices Will Close All Day; Barber Shops Shut Doors at Noon. Bemidji will generally observe Christmas day next Monday, and the city will assume an air of quietness in accordance with the spirit of the anniversary of the birth of Christ. There will be a general cessation of business and the whirr of business activity will be subdued. Interest will center, naturally, in the receipt of expected gifts and the postoffice will be the mecca for many. Postmaster Ritchie has taken the situation into consideration and has outlined a program of service out of the usual routine on such .occa- sions. There will be one delivery by the city carriers Christmas morning. The rural route carries will cover their routes as usual. The general delivery window will be opened Christmas forenoon from 10 to 11 o’clock. Longer Time Tomorrow. It is usual for the delivery window to be open on Sunday forenoon from 10 to 11 o’clock, but tomorrow the time will be extended one hour,, or from 10 tol2 o’clock. There will also be a delivery of mail on Sunday. The postoffice is meeting the Christmas rush splendidly, despite ‘the-lateness~of the-ixains and,the consequent congesticn as a result. All mail is being handled rapidly and is cleaned up thoroughly. A horse and two men have been added to the delivery service and all parcel post mail is being delivered. This addi- tion will continue until after the Christmas rush. Banks Close Monda When the banks close tvlus noon for their regular Saturday afternoon holiday they will remain closed all of Monday and open as usual Tues- day morning. The offices of the city building will be deserted Monday and the city em- ployes will take the day. The po- lice and fire departments will be on duty as usual and ready for any em- ergency. Court House Closed. The court house officers will also take a day off Monday to obseérve the day and business will be sus- pended for the day. The barber shops will remain open until noon Monday and then close for the remainder of the day. Special preparations -have been made at the Markham hotel for the large dinner that will be served at 6 o’clock, and a large number will avail themselves of the opportunity to dine out. Some of the stores will remain open until noon Christmas day but the ma- Jjority of the business houses will be closed throughout the day to allow clerks the entire day. In all, Bemidji will rest on Christ- mas. BITTER FIGHTING RAGES IN SNOW AND SLUSH (By United Press) London, Dec. 23.—Bitter fighting in snow, slush and ice is attending the German attempted advance in Do- brudja. Outnumbering the Russian defenders enormously they have suc- ceeded in forcing the retirement of the czar’s forces only after some hard fought battles on the entire front. The Teutons have reinforced their Dobrudja line heavily. CHRISTMAS PARTY. At the A. M. .Hayes home, 1002 Beltrami avenue, the following will be included in the guest list Christ- mas: Mr. and Mrs. John Deneen of McGregor, parents of Mrs. Hayes; Mr. and Mrs. James Deneen of War- road, Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Rice of Bantry, N. D. ARRIVES TOMORROW. Miss Ella Sonstrud will arrive in the city tomorrow morning from Hope, N. D., and will be the guest of her mother, Mrs. O. B. Sonstrud, during the holidays. Miss Sonstrud is stenggrapher in the First National bank at Hope. EXTRA (Special to Pioneer) North Pole, Dec. 23.—Leaving tonight and will arrive in Be- midji at midnight tomorrow. Will have many gifts for the people of your city, specially the children. Presents this year are all very nice and am sure they will be appreciated. —SANTA CLAUS. THEATRES Special offerings will feature the photo play theaters of Bemidji for Christmas day and both the Grand and Rex have made preparations to entertain large audiences. At the Grand, Christmas day and Tuesday, will be shown “Ramona,” a dramatization of the celebrated novel of the same name, in nine parts. Two machines will be used to ruhn the reels continuously from begin- ning to end. Matinees will be given each day and two showings of the picture in the evening, the first com- mencing at 7 o’clock and thé second at 9 o’clock. This picture has been shown in all the metropolitan cities and at prices ranging from 50 cents to $2 per seat. Greatly reduced prices will rule in Bemidji, that all may see this film. MATINEE FOR POOR. The poor children and their par- ents of Bemidji will have the op- portunity of seeing the great film, ‘“The Unborn,” at the Rex theater. Tickets will be placed in the bas- kets distributed by the Associated Charities and any one who has been -overlecked ~shonld _.make. s.hn_,“fx £ known. \This celebrated problem film will be shown at the Rex both Sunday and Christmas day. It is a film that has been shown in all the leading cities at high prices and is a picture that has caused widespread discussion. Birth control is the theme of the film and there is much food for thought. Special low prices will be the rule at the Rex for this film. ' THREE YEAR OLD GIRL IS BURNED TO DEATH; MINE SLIDE KILLS ONE (By United Press) Bismarck, N. D., Dec. 23.—The three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Edmunds, of Stutsman county, was burned to death when the house was destroyed by fire early today. Slide Kills Miner. Ouray, Colo., Dec 23.—One man is dead and several are suffering| minor injuries as thé result of an avalanche in & Yarkee Girl mine slide. Paul Seibert is the dead man. Y EDITOR ROOD HERE. Andrew Rood, editor and publisher of the Pine River Sentinel-Blaze, ar- rived in the city last evening and will be the guest of his family here until Monday evening. Mrs. Rood, who has been visiting her husband in Pine River for several weeks, re- turned to Bemidji Wednesday. PARENTS AS GUESTS. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Morken of the Fifth ward will have as their Christ- mas guests Mrs. Morken’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peterson from Brainerd. HOME FOR HOLIDAYS. Miss Hazel Allen Price, principal of the Lowery, Minn., schools, will arrive today to spend the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Al- len, 1015 Bemidji avenue. LOCAL SHARE ARRIVES. Manager Cannon of the telephone office has returned from a business trip to Duluth. The share of the $6,- 000,000, distributed by the Bell tele- phone system, for the Bemidji office has arrived and gladdened the hearts of the employes affected. LAWRENCE MAKES CALL. Paul A. Lawrence, of the Lawrence Construction company, is here on a business mission, his company hav- ing the contract for building the new district school south of Bemidji. BEMIDJI TO MEET AT COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL TONIGHT Pyramid of Green Rises Majestically in Splendor at Corner of the Masonic Temple. TRIMMING IS ARTISTIC AND ELECTRIC BULBS WILL GLEAM Several Surprises are in Store for Juvenile Bemidji; Bonfires to Warm Spectators. “Skin-nay! Yoo-hoo! over—Chris’'mas tree!” He was a lively little chap, whose clothing suggested that his parents were struggling hard against the world, but he was as effervescent as a bhottle of pop. He was one of a group of youngsters at the base of the community Christmas tree this noon as a Pioneer representative passed. He had spied a “pal” in the offing and to his he called as opens this story. Scintillating in its festoons of tin- sel, the effect heightened by a myriad of tiny red Christmas bells, bulbs shaded in white, the community Christmas tree stands with stately mein at the Masonic temple corner awaiting its formal dedication this evening. All Bemidji is urged to take part in the ceremony, at least by their presence, for it is the first occasion of its nature ever in the annals of Bemidji and one where all may meet in unity—to honor the Christ Child. Bi Tomgl{% \gmnuaemflzo%}ghprogram It will be under the auspices of the Queen Esther society, assisted by the municipal authorities and the newly formed Carnival association. - Mis/ Elsie Schiritt is thé president of-f# Queen Estler society and an admir- able program has been prepared for presentation. In it the school chil- dren of Bemidji will figure conspic- uously. The little people will meet at the Central school building and march to the scene of the celebra- tion. Carols will be sung by Juvenile Bemidji, various grades of the pub- lic schools having part in the pro- gram. Mayor Vandersluis will 4ct as mas- ter of ceremonies and make a brief address in opening the prograim. Surprises in Store. There will be several surprises in store for the youngsters of the city and they want to be there. That no one need fear to be pres- ent on account of the cold there will be several bonfires that will serve as warming stations, and near the scene so all may keep warm and not miss any part of the program. The hour is 7:30 o’clock this eve- ning—be there. BELIEVE WILSON HAS SOMETHING UP SLEEVE (By United Press) London, Dec. 23.—The press took a new tack today in figuring out why President Wilson sent his peace mes- sage. The first outburst of indigna- tion having died down somewhat, editorials began speculating on the belief the president has something up his sleeve. AFTER XMAS BEFORE ANSWER TO WILSON (By United Press) Washington, Dec. 23.—Govern- ment officials beligve it will be after Christmas before answers are made to the peace note of President Wil- son’s message. : Com’on BACK FROM CONVENTION. John W. Wilcox, local agent for the* Willys-Knight company, manu- facturers of the Overland automo- biles, will return to Bemidji this eve- ning from Toledo, Ohio, where he has spent the week attending the convention of the Overland salesmen. MISS TITUS ILL. Miss Margaret Titus, ticket seller at the Grand theater, has been con- fined to her home for the past sev- eral days with an attack of lagrippe. She is much improved today and ex- pects to resume her duties soon. Miss Elizabeth Titus, who has been ill for the past week, is also convales- cing.