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The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-21

Fifteen state institutions will ask
the legislature this winter for $6,-
34O,933 to run them during the next
two years. This is 1888, ,467 less
than was appropriated for the same
institutions two years ago. The
state board of control, in it's report
transmitted to Governor A. o. Eber-
hart, presented it's budget for the in
stitutions under it's care. It asks
for $3,175,733 for the fiscal year be-
ginning Aug. 1, 1915, and $3,107,95O
for the year of 1861. The budget
includes $4,O31,5O0 for current ex.
penses of the institutions and the
board of controls work, and $780,
433 for new buildings and repairs
during the next two years.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-21

Charles A. Gilman, oldest member
of the 1915 legislative body, who
will represent st. Cloud at the COM
ing session, was member of the leg
islature before sixty-eight of his CO.
workers in the new house were born.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-21

Three million and a half dollars
have been spent during the last year
in building school houses in Mime
sofa, according to bulletin issued
by the department of education.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-21
Under the sst,I;s RouQh

Ye who have SCnrntri each other
Or injured friend or hrOther
In this fast fading year.
Ie who by word or deed
Have made a kind heart bleed
Come gather here.
Let sinned against and SHINING
Forget their strife's beginning
And join in friendship now.
Be links no longer broken:
BE sweet forgiveness spoken
Under the holly bough.
Charles Mackay.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-21
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EDITORIAL EXPLOSIONS X
( X K K X K T. X 4 x X X X X K /

The term of Charles E. Vasaly of
this city as member Of the state
board of control expires in April.
1915. A. A. Poehler, former state
senator from Henderson, is a candi-
date to succeed Mr.. Vasaly. While
vorite with the Democratic state Or
ganization, the public generally he
Iieves that he has made a capable
and efficient officer, and has no rea-
son for wishing to see him displaced.
Little Falls Transcript
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-21

Archbishop John Ireland observed
the fifty-third anniversary of his
priesthood quietly at his residence in
st. Paul today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-21

Northern Minnesota is the home
of the dairy COW, well named "the
eradicator OF farm mortgages -
Brainerd Dispatch.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-21

Read the Want k0.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-21

The man who sneaks into privacy
and works like a beaver every labor
ing day of the year, is termed lazy"
by many people. The man who
hustles in public an hour a day and
in privacy, has the reputation of be-
ing busy man.-Le Sueur News.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-21

And now quack down in Illinois
claims to cure the foot and mouth
disease. The quack ssquawked that
time 1t can't be did-the foot
maybe, but the mouth never-Pine
City Poker.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-21

Again there is mention of Attorney
Kellogg of st. Paul as a candidate
for United States senator. There
are few rich men in the country held
in higher esteem by the common peo-
pie than this man Kellogg.-Blue
Earth Post .- r
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-04
Official Report of
French War office

Paris. Dec 3.-The following official
communication was issued by the War
Office tonight:
"The only interesting news relates to
our right wing and to the day Of De-
cember 2. On the right bank of the
River Moselle we have occupied Les
menils and the Signal of Xon.
an the Vosges our troops have capt
ured the Tete de Faux, to the south of
The village of Bonhomme, which domi-
mates the range Of hills forming the
frontier and has served as an observa-
tory for the Germans.
"ln Alsace the station of Burnhaupt
has been occupied, and we have estab-
lished ourselves on a line comprising
Aspach, the Bridge of Aspach and
Burnhaupt."
An official report given out this af-
ternoon said:
an Belgium there was rather live
~ artillery fire directed against Nieu-
port and TO the south of Ypres.
"The foundations have extended to
the south of Dixmude.
From the Lys to the Somme there
has been a violent bombardment, par
ticularly at Aix-Noulette, to the west
of Lens.
There was quiet along the entire
front from the Somme to the Aisne
and in Champagne.
ain the Argonne several attacks by
the enemy were repulsed, and we made
slight progress.
"In the Woevre district the German
artillery evidenced a certain activity,
but with insignificant results.
an Lorraine and in the Vosges there
is nothing important to report"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-04
ARMED NEUTRALITY
URGED FOR ITALY
Premier Salandra Tells
Parliament War Is Not
Yet Called For.

Rome. Dec. 3.-Tne Italian Paria-
ment opened to-day with both the
Chamber of Deputies and the Senate
crowded by deeply interested specta-
tors. Among those present were for
mer Premiers Giolitti, Luzzatti and
Pelloux. The diplomatic tribune was
crowded.
Premier Salandra made a statement
in which he explained the situation OF
Italy and advised that she maintain an
attitude of loyal, but watchful and
armed. neutrality. He was frequently
applauded.
Premier Salandra said that the Euro
mean conflict broke out suddenly, with
out involving Italy directly and IN spite
of her efforts to avert the war for the
sake Of peace and civilization. A care,
full study of her treaty obligations and
the causes Of the conflict convinced the
government that Italy was not called
upon to participate, and she accord
inglv declared her neutrality. In view
of the necessity of protecting Italian
interests, however, declaration OF
safeguard the country against con-
tingeneies which might arise IN con-
sequence of such an enormous up
heaval.
The political divisions of the con-
tinent of Europe, the Premier pointed
ont. were perhaps about 10 be modified.
italy had vital interests 10. protect, and
iustlv aspired to maintain her position
as a great power and to preserve in
tact her policies. She must therefore
be watchful, powerful and ready for
any eventuality. Thus the supreme
task of the government was to bring
the army and navy to state OF pre-
naredncss, since when law ceased 10
govern the only safety of nation was
in force. Italy had no plans for ag-
preston. but must be ready 10 pro-
feet herself against aggression by
others.
The Premier announced that eco
nomic conditions had been ameliorated.
He asked that the people be ready TO
make any sacrifice and that conflicting
nolitical and economic aspirations be
set aside for the time being by all
parties, groups and classes, since at
present the solidarity of all elements
was essential. The government would
consider it entirely improper, he said
TO consider solely the policies Of any
one party, and accordingly requested
the patriotic cooperation of all mem
beers of Parliament that it might pos
sess the strength necessary TO accom-
plish the hard task before it.
When the Premier alluded to what
he termed the just aspirations Of Italy
the whole Extreme Left arose, crying
"Viva Trieste" The spectators Joined
in the demonstration.
As the session was about to adjourn
Deputv Comandini said he wished to
ask the Chamber TO send greetings to
"heroic and unfortunate Belgium" The
whole Chamber, including the president
the Ministers and the people in the
tribunes, arose and shouted "Hurraf
for Belgium"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-04
ENGLISH DEMAND
DEATH OF De WET
His Fate To Be Decided
by South African
Government.
LBy Cable 10 The Trlbune.l

London, Dec General Christian
De Vets fate will be decided by the
South African government entirely on
its own responsibility, but the demand
is being raised in the Unionist press
here that he shall be made to suffer n
rebels fate "The Pail Mall Gazette"
says:
"His signature TO the treaty of Yer
eeniging pledged his loyalty to the flag
in exchange for the unparalleled elem
ency Of that instrument OF peace. He
has shown a currish ingratitude for the
generosity of the empire, has basely
broken his own engagement and done
South Africa the injury of renewing
those ravages of warfare from which
she has taken so long to recover
There can be no pity for his fall and
there should be little 10 temper the
sternness of justice which has been
earned by his treachery. In the de-
cison Of his fate something may de-
pend upon what are the precise rela-
tiOns he has maintained with the
agencies OF German intrigue and brib-
cry. which have had so much to do
with the rebellion"
"The ST. James's Gazette" says: at
is charitable to suppose he was radi-
cally upset by the paralytic seizure
which he suffered a year or two ago
Otherwise he might not have allowed
his inclination to override his pru-
dence. To condone his conduct on
these considerations, however, would
be foolish. A traitor is a traitor, and
a country in its hour of danger can
not afford TO look beyond the fact to
its physical or mental explanation"
The Globe" declares: ut is right
to say that by every canon of natural
justice and by the laws of all civilized
nations General De Vets life is for
felt. and we trust he will receive the
punishment due to his gross and fla
grant treachery. 1t is more than
enough if he is accorded soldiers
death"
Though General De Wet, in starting
this rebellion, knowingly incurred the
penalty of treason, it is believed that
the South African Union government
will have regard entirely to the effect
on the South African situation of the
punishment melted out to him.
Vryburg. South Africa (via London).
Dec. S.-General Christian De Wet, the
backbone of the South African rebel
lion, who was captured last Tuesday on
a farm at Waterbury, in British Bech-
uanaland. has been brought in here
. under q strong guard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-04
SUFFRACETTES GIVE
AID TO RECRUITING
Mrs. Dacre Fox Says
They Succeed Were
Ministers Fail.
[Ry Gable TO The Tribune. ]

London. Dec. 3.-It was asserted to-
day by Mrs. Dacre Fox, one OF the
chief aids of Mrs. Emmeline Pank-
hurst, and active in The Women's So
cial and Political Union, that many
recruits had been secured for the
British army as the result of the eff
forts Of suffragette recruiting meet
ings. In fact, some sections where
Cabinet ministers were unable to get
fruitful response to their appeals the
sufragettes made a line showing.
While it is admitted by Mrs. Fox
that the war might jeopardize some
what the financial resources OF the
Women's Social and Political Union,
il is at least aiding the general health
of the organization, for Mrs. Pankhurst
is now in fine health, as well as others
who were seen inside the English Jalls
frequently last year. Mrs. Fox said:
"Dear Mrs. Pankhurst is feeling we'll
and so are others of us who were re-
lentlessly prosecuted by the govern
ment. Ii is a great relief TO the nina
not 10 have detectives dogglng our
footsteps everywhere"
Mrs Fox said that the Women's So
cial and Political Union was working
as an organization solely IN aid OF the
government at the present time, but
that this would not hinder personal
efforts 10 further the cause. just now
she added. the Women's Social and 70
Iitical Union was not embarrassed py
anv financial shortage, but the effects
of the war might curtail donations
later.
When asked if attempts would be
made 10 raise funds in America, she
said that no plans had been made yet,
although Mrs. Pankhurst might go to
America early next year. Speaking OF
tho war Mrs. Fox said: "We have no
doubt that England will win, but she
will be thoroughly chastened, and, I'M
dor such circumstances, we believe IL
will not be necessary TO resort again 10
militancv TO secure what we want; but
II we are not successful then we VIII
return to militant methods again.
Mrs. Fox. while making no outright
criticism of the present censorship.
declared: 1--WE are keeping track OF
events end when the war is over you
NAV rest assured that our tongues VIII
I be loosed."
She did not attribute slow Response.
TO the calls for recrits to lack Oh
patriotism, saying: =.
ar is a lack of knowledge of the sit
nation which causes apathy. II IS tne
same thing which we had to COMBAT 10
| further our cause. Many are wiling 10
paw homage to brave army, out never
cpo con their own responsibilities. 1t
is one of the traits of the people to let
others do the work" Id
Asked if the men suffragists nad
Joined the colors, she said that as lar
as she knew they had not held back
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-04
GERMANY FAILS TO
STIR UP EGYPTIANS
Falls Back on Scheme of
Urging Turks to At
tack from Palestine.
ARMY AND PEOPLE
LOYAL TO BRITAIN
Difficulties of Invasion SO Great
That Any Attempt Must
Be Disastrous.

Cairo. Nov. 21.--If Germany hoped
that she or Turkey would be able to
cause dangerous trouble to England
in Egype that hope must by now al
most completely have faded away.
The attempt undoubtedly mas been
made on q somewhat bold, if unprac-
teal. scale TO stir up the inhabitants,
hut not only has it been frustrated,
IL may be said TO have failed miser-
ably Germany, therefore, is thrown
back on the scheme of urging the
TURKS 10 do something desperate
acsi st Egypt from Palestine.
Nothing could be more admirable
,tan the attitude of the Egyptian
~eople in the present crisis The
situation was made completely secure
by the prompt action of the govern
ment in placing the country under
martial law. That gave the people a
sense of safety, and the general activi-
ties of the people all over the cOun-
try proceeded as if conditions every
where were quite normal.
The Egyptian army is absolutely
LOYAL TO British rule, and nothing has
taken place 10 suggest there is disaf-
lection of any kind in its ranks. To
the people Of Egypt the advantages OF
British rule in the country were too
apparent and too greatly appreciated
for them even to think of bartering
very substantial results for the shadow
offered by Turkish and German in
triguers.
As for Turkey, there is still living
in this country a goodly number Of
people who have not forgotten what
the rule Of the Turk meant on the
banks Of the Nile. German intriguers
found the soil the reverse of fertile
for their scheme.
A large number Of suspects, many Of
them German and Austrian subjects,
have been arrested and interned.
About eight hundred of them have
been sent TO Malta.
Travellers who have just come from
Palestine report that the Turks are
massing troops in considerable force
at such places as Jerusalem and Da-
mascus. The number of troops is given
rs between 100000 and 10000.
The country, il is stated. is compare
lively quiet, and the military authorl-
ties seem to have the situation thor
oughly in hand. Already Turks have
taken possession of the buildings of
several public institutions founded and
maintained by English, French and
other nationalities. The convent OF
Notre Dame, at Jerusalem; the par
sonage Of the English Church there,
and a large French school are among
the buildings seized
The difficulties of Turkish attempt
at an invasion of EgyDt from Palestine
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-04
German Army
Official Report

Berlin (via wireless to London),
Dec. 3.-To-day's official statement
was limited to the following brief an
nouncement:
ain neither theatre OF war has any
thing of Importance happened"
Berlin, Dec. 3 (by wireless to Say
Vile, n. Y.).-The following informa-
ton was given out by the official news
bureau to-day:
Unofficial advices from Alsace saw
that the fighting is progressing. active
ly in this minor war theatre. heavy
cannonading is going on in Sundgau.
The Germans are making advances
against Belfort.
"The Austrians report ofhclally q
repulse to the besiegers of Przemysi'
Galicia. The garrison made a sortle
against the Russians and drove the
latter back from the outer fortihca-
tions.
"Fighting continues in the Car
pathian passes.
"Although no news is being re-
ccved concerning operations ABOUT
Lowicz, Russian Poland, 1t is assumed
that the German attempts to flank the
Russians right wing are continuing,
The great value of such a move would
consist in forcing the Russians south
ward away from the route toward War
saw and into the rear of the Rus
sian main army. Much depends on
the progress made by the Germans
and Austrians on the front and on the
enemy's left flank. SO far they, have
maintained their positions and re-
pulsed all attacks, but whether they
have been able to advance is not yet
known. The loss by the Russians dur
ing the last few days of 100000 capt
ives and many guns is considered by
local critics as bound to weaken them
soriouslvn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-04
BYRON NEWTON IN CREEK
Acting Secretary of Treasury
Follows His Golf Ball.

Washington. Dec. s. Byron Newton,
Acting Secretary of the Treasury, Is
responsible for the addition OF a new
word to the golf lexicon of the Colum-
bia Country Club, the course of which
has been trodden by the feet OF many
legislators and government officials
from the President down.
Mr.. Newton. while making his round
yesterday, drove into the tortuous
creek, the bane of the golf nuts" IL
was bad enough to drive into the creek.
but his misfortunes did not end there.
While he was standing on the bank
venting his wrath upon the innocent
cause of his troubles. the turf sagged
and slipped under his feet, and he went
the way of the golf ball, but with much
greater commotion.
"Foozling" is not uncommon on the
Columbia course, but Secretary Newton
is the first, speaking a term of the re.
vised club lexicon, who ever "hopped.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-04
ADMITS Staying
NEGRO IN SALOON
Aselta Asserts He Fired in Self
Defence When Attacked
with Razor.

Michael ]. Aselta, who is known as
MCuinv Mike" to the habitues of his
saloon. at 81 West 41st ST., was ar
rested last night charged with the
murder of Ernest Jones, negro, OF
236 West 40th ST., late Wednesday
night. The prisoner, it is said, main
tains that he shot the negro IN self
defence after a white girl in the place
had complained that Jones was insult
ing her. Aselta was taken to Police
HEADQUARTERS, where he resisted all
efforts at grilling in advice of his at
torney, j. Robert Rubin.
Aselta told Tribune reporter yes
terday afternoon, while the police were
securing the city for him, new story
of the shooting. lie was pale anu
frightened by the ordeal of the last
twelve hours. and his right hand,
where he had been slashed by a razor
was swathed in bandages.
"Tbis fellow had been bothering one
If the girls in the back room, and she
complained. so | went 10 him and told
him TO cut it out ] went into the bar
again. and Just as soon as ! was out
of sight he started to bother her some
more. Then went back and brought
him out to the bar with me, and said:
Now, get out before you're thrown
out With that he gave me a shove
that knocked me into the corner and
drex out razor. Believe me, I've
never seen such a big razor in all my
life.
Gle slashed at me and tried to tight
hin off. He cut my hand and clothes,
and once thought he was going to get
me square in the face. but ducked and
he slipped. That gave me chance, SO
| kicked him in the stomach. Then
ran behind the bar.
Instead OF running after me he
leaned over the bar. making slashes at
me. Then pulled gun out Of the
drawer. and even that didn't stop him.
He made another slash and sprawled
down on the bar. and | let loose with
the 'gat.' He did a flop and | ducked.
| don't know what happened TO him
after that, but ! understand he
eroaked. went to a doctor and had
M bend fYcd."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-04
SHEARN TO GET POST.
Lawyer for Hearst to Succeed
Amend in Supreme Court.

Clarence J. Shearn. for. many years
counsel for william Randolph Hearst
is TO be appointed to the SUPREME,
Court in this department to succeed
Justice Amend. This has been den
nonnced before except for the fact
hat the Governor had not decided
whom he would name to succeed JUS
tice Seabury.
the Court of Appeals by appointment
TO I'll the place until January !, that
he will take by virtue Of election on
that date. Governor Glynn has not
been able TO decide on the successor
Of Justice Seabury. fers0naliy nc
would like TO name John Godfrey Sake,
his counsel. but. according to report,
Justice Seabury has asked him to name
Justice Mccall. who left the bench a
ycar ard half gro 70 become cha"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-04
WAR PRISONERS IN
SIBERIA NEED AID

Washington, Dec. 3.-An appeal for
funds for German and Austro-Hun-
garian war prisoners in Siberia, who
are said to be in great suffering, was
forwarded to the Foreign Office at vi
emma to-day by the State Department at
the request of the Austro-Hungarian
Embassy here.
The dispatch, which came from the
Austria Hungarian Consul General in
shanghai. told of the pitiful conditions
Of the Siberian captives and begged
that assistance be sent from America
for their relief. 1t also requested au-
tborization from Vienna for the use of
local funds to be sent through China
into Russia for this purpose.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-04
PAWNSHOP MAN IN JAIL
Boston Concerns Ex-Presi
dent Accused of Big Thefts.

BOSTON. Dec. civilian Cobb, who
resigned to-day from the presidency Oh
the Collateral Loan Company, known
as the largest pawnshop in the coun-
try. was arrested tonight, accused Of
stealing from the funds. Thefts to-
falling $50 900 are charged against him.
The actual losses are greater.
Accountants have discovered lar
cenies of $4,000 additional. The
transactions charged against Cobb were
described bv Assistant District Attor-
new Lavelle as dummy affairs IN
which comparatively worthless mining
stock was "kited," checks being ex-
changed between the president and the
dummy" and actual cash being taken
from the company's treasury 10 pay
for the pledges.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-04

are enormous. The coast route is COM
manded from the sea, and it is there
fore impossible for that particular road
to be used by a force of any size. The
two desert routes present enormous diff
ficulties. Any force coming to invade
Egypt by either of these routes would
have a tremendous problem to deal
with in the matter of transportation,
If Germany has driven the Turks to at
tempt TO carry out any such mad scheme
as an invasion of Egypt they will be
driven back in complete disaster.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-04
City Club Lunch To- morrow

The City Club will hold the first of
its series of Saturday afternoon
luncheons tomorrow. The meeting will
be devoted % discussion of street
cleaning roJlems.
Commissioner Fetherstcn of the
Street Cleaning Department and Dr..
Bernard Sachs, of the public health
committee, will be the speakers. Joseph
NJ. Price, trustee of the club, will pre-
side
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-04
LOSES TWO WIVES, JAILED

Beyond losing two wives and spend
ing the day in Jail yesterday, not a
thing happened to John Knuppel, for
merly of 932 Tenth av., Astoria. Knup-
pei went on honeymoon trip with his
second wife, without going through the
formality of getting rid Of his first,
and was arrested and convicted Of big
amy. He is now serving his sentence.
Justice Clarke yesterday handed
down a decision granting an interlocu-
tory decree of divorce to Mrs. Anna
Knuppel, who was married to Knuppel
ir April, 1884, and an interlocutory de-
cree of annulment Of marriage to Mrs.
Antonio Knuppel, who, in the belle
that Knuppel was a widower, was mar
ried to him in August of last year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-04
PRO-CERMAN IRISH
PAPERS SUPPRESSED

Dublin, Dec. 3.--The newspaper "Sinn
Fein" did not appear to-day. The pub
fishers refused to print it because of
having been warned by the authorities
that they would be liable to prosecu-
ton for the publication Of reasonable
matter.
This is the second step in the sup
nrcssion of Irish publications which
have been opposing enlistments and ex-
pressing pro-G,erman sentiments. The
notice last night raided the Office of
"Irish Freedom" monthly publica-
ton. and confscated all copies Of the
paper offered for sale on the news
stands.