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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-03-24
STIRRING '49 DAYS
ARE REPRODUCED

San Francisco, Mar 24.-San Joa-
quin and Calaveras county will re-
produce the rush of 49, today and
tomorrow, their respective county
dedication days at the Panama-Pa-
cific International exposition These
two districts brought the Bret and
Harte country again into the lime
light by the most spectacular demon
stration of the early exposition
period. A parade, divided into two
parts began at the Ferry building,
one. showing the conditions of the
two counties in 40 and the other il
Illustrating the same county today
The parade, indicative of the long
ago, was more than forty blocks long
and consisted of OK teams and prairie
steamers, burros ladened with guns
and grub and camp equipment, an
old stage coach with it's guard, and
a party of Indians in the background,
and pony express in operation. The
second half of the parade showed the
mining industry as it is carried on
today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-03-24
TO LEAVE BORDER CITY.
Deputy Auditor Sheeran Will Enter
Land Business at Benson.

Charles l.. Sheeran, of International
Falls, who for eight years has served
Koochiching county as deputy au-
ditor, being most capable and popu-
lar official, has resigned. He will
leave soon for Benson, Minnesota,
where he will engage in the real es-
tate, insurance and loan business, be-
ing associated with Leo McDermott.
Sheeran is we'll known in Bemidji,
having made visits here and is a
member of the local lodge of Elks.
During the campaigns of the past
four years he has been prominently
mentioned: for the county auditor
ship of Koochiching county, but his
friends could never induce him to be-
come a candidate.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-03-24
ELKS TO HAVE INSTALLATION.
Big Initiation; to Be Held on Night
New Officers Take Chairs.

April first is to be a big. day in
Bemidji Elkdom and officers of the
local lodge, 1862, are making plans
for one of the largest meetings held
in some time. There will be install
lation of new officers and a class OF
ten candidates will be antlered. Fol-
lowing the business meeting a social
session will lbe held. These are the
fawn: Thomas Johnson, G. J. Wood
mansee, r. G. Hayner, F. A. Kreuger,
Lee Allen LaBaw, S. B. Webster, Ray
Dennis, DR.. George Doran, A. s. Har-
land and A. E.. Stallings. Oliver
Nelson, secretary, is today mailing
announcements of the meeting to
members of the lodge and Elks of
neighboring cities will be invited to
attend.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-03-24
ELECTION ON APRIL sixth.
International Falls Has 20 Candidates
for Municipal Offices.

international Falls is to hold it's
city election on April and from in
dications it will follow a heated cam
paign. Twenty candidates for the
various Offices have filed. The fight
for mayor promises to be a hot one
as three strong candidates are in the
field, R. F. G. Iltis, Frank Keyes and
Former Mayor A. B. Colburn being
in the ring. Other Offices will be
holly contested and the political bed
is already decidedly warm. The wet
and dry question is also attracting
much attention, for although the city
is generally looked on as a wet one,
yet the recent surprises in other
places of late may be sprung here.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-03-24
KANSAST0F WHETHER
PROHIBITION IS SUCCESS

Lawrence, Kan, March 24.-Can
Kansas be used as shining example
TO prove the contentious of both the
prOhibitiOnists and the brewers? Is
Kansas the happy, contented state
the prOhibitiOnists picture it? IS
prohibition a failure, taxes high and
crimes rampant as the United Brew
ers' association assert?
To definitely settle the question as
to the welfare of the JayhaWker state
Professor F. F. Blackmar, head of the
department of sociology in the Uni
versity of Kansas, has been asked by
the International Temperance society
to Investigate these conflicting state
ments.- ->.'>~-~ --=E -
: Professor Blackmar will find out
how much liquor is consumed in Kan
sas in year. He will make a study
of the relation of liquor, crime, in
sanity, pauperism, imbecility, depend
ent and neglected children and to the
depreciation of labor power. A his
tory of the political and legal aspects
of prohibition in Kansas, including
the decisions of the courts, and the
social and educational past, will be
laid before the anti-saloon element.
The assertion by the Brewers asso-
citation that prohibition lessons the
demand for the grain crop, will be
either disapproved or substantiated.
Concerning the investigation, Pro-
fessor Blackmar says: "Zealous ad-
vocates of both sides often assert
what they cannot prove to be true.
We shall find out the exact status of
these statements and have available
information as to the welfare of Kan
sas."
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-03-24
PR ZEN YSL
May EFFEC1 Tea RLY
ENDING OF WAR
Might Mean Victory for Allies Al
though Incompetent slav Leader
ship May Lose Gain Made.
4 CORPS IN INVESTMENT FORCE
Attraction Of Investing Cracow Max
ing Itself Felt in Petrograd-
Reinforcement Available.
BY J. w. T. MASON. I

= New York, March 24.-Fall of
Przemysl may have an important eff
feet on an early ending of the war
or the gain for the Allied cause may
be easily, frittered away by incom-
petent Slav leadership. The situa-
ton now confronting the Allies is
admirable, for the delivery of pow
erful offensive in the direction of
Budapest; but it will be in, accord
with the previous Russian strategy
if the desire to accomplish too many
things at once wastes the sudden adj
vantage now resting in the Grand
Duke Nicholas hands.
Took Large Army.
Either three or four Russian army
corps must have comprised the in
vesting force about Przemysl. An
army between 10000 and 100000
strong, full of confidence after win
ming one of the most spectacular vic
tories Of the war, is now released for
any use which the Russian genera!
staff desires.
/: This splendid reinforcement be-
comes available at a moment when
Austria-Hungary is being harried by
threats of Italian belligerency, and
when the campaign in the Carpathi-
ans is deadlocked because of an
|equality Of resisting power. -.
Lost to Service.
A rapid conveyance of the Pre-
mysl investing army would probably
succeed, if properly led, in overcom-
ing the Austro-German Carpathian
resistance
But there is evidence, which must
be intensely disappointing to Paris
and London governments, that Russia
is hesitating. The attraction of in
vesting Cracow is making itself felt
in Petrograd, with the ultimate Oh
Eject of trying to- penetrate into Sill
esia. If the Przemysl -victors move
across Galicia to CracOW, they will
camp in front of that fortress for sew
eral months, in all probability, and be
lost for field service.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-03-24
200 WANT BREAD PRIZES
Many Pupils of Bemidji Schools En-
ter Contests Now in Progress
Build so Bird Houses.
DECLAMATORY MEET TUESDAY

Girls of the Bemidji public schools
are taking great interest in the
bread-baking contest which was be-
gun several weeks ago and there are
200 contestants enrolled. Each girl
will bake six loaves of bread, five TO
be made while preparing for the final
contest, the prizes to be awarded for
the best loaves of the sixth baking.
Compressed yeast is being used by
the girls and the baking is being
done in the domestic science room
of the high school building. Later
much of the baking will be done at
home.
In the bird house building contest
the boys are busy constructing SO
houses. Persons desiring to pur-
chase any of the houses may do so
and the remaining ones will be dis
tributed in various parts of the city.
Small prizes are to be awarded for
the best houses in their respective
classes.
Enthusiasm at the high school is
at high point because Of the class
declamatory contest which is to be
held next Tuesday evening. Each
class will have two contestants. The
contest is being prepared under the
direction Of Miss Clarice Coult, in
,structor in English: This morning
the classes organized rooters' clubs
and they will encourage their favor
ties on to victory w. P. Dyer, su-
perintendent, announced this morn
ing that the public is invited to at
tend the contest.
''For several years Bemidji has not
taken part in the district declama-
tory contest" said Mr.. Dyer this
morning, "but we are planning to
enter next winter. We will also
have a debating team which will
meet the various high schools of the
district. We are much pleased with
the interest being shown by the stu
dents in the contests which are now
in progress"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-03-24
CAPTURE OF LoRE71E
IMPORTANT FOR FRENCH
Omitted Press)

Paris, March 24.-The following
bulletin was issued by the French
war department this afternoon: The
capture of Lorette by the French is
the most important recent operation
since the retreat of last fall. The
Germans had established four lines
of trenches in the Hills of the Lor-
cite region and these were supported
by Howitzers in the rear and artillery
batteries. Within the last few days,
the French, supported by British de-
tachments, have captured all these
positions. The trenches had been
wrecked previously by mines and
French shells. They also captured
two machine guns and telephone
station. Since the capture of these
German positions the French have re-
pulsed three fierce counter attacks.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-03-24
FLOWAGE CASE Is DISMISSED.
Judge Stanton Grants Motion Of De
Tense in Rainy Lake Damage Suit.

Judge G. w. Stanton, Of this city,
yesterday afternoon dismissed the
damage suit of Algot Erickson
against the Minnesota & Ontario
Power company, which has been in
progress at International Falls dur
ing the past week. The case was
brought for damages alleged to have
been caused by the building Of the
International Falls dam, much land
being overdowed as a result. An
appeal will be made to the supreme
court. Other cases brought on the
same complaint will not be tried I'M
til decision of the court has been
filed. It is expected that Judge
Stanton and Court Reporter Lee La
Baw will return to Bemidji this eve
ming. 80, =
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-03-24
Gives EQUAL Suffrage Talk.

Mrs. Charels F. Moller, who is
chairman of the district organiza-
ton of the Women's Suffrage move
ment, gave an interesting talk on
equal suffrage at Pinewood recently,
appearing under the auspices of the
Young Peoples society. Mrs. Moller
handled the subject in a most con-
vincing manner. In discussion
which followed the action of the state
senate in defeating the suffrage bill
was ridiculed. s: =
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-03-24
FORM PLANS; TOMORROW.
Cleanup Campaigners Will Appeal to
Pride of Citizens to Assist in Max
ing improvements Necessary.
HOPE FOR No DEL1NQuENTs

Three kinds of pride will be ap-
pealed to and the slogan will be
cleanup, paint7up and keep-up''
when the "Clean- up Week." the date
for which will be selected at meet
ing to be held at the Public Library
tomorrow, opens. ". =. Brooks,
chairman of the general cleanup
committee, announced today that the
various committees will be ready to
report tomorrow and that definite
plans for the carrying on of the
week" will be made. -
These are the three kinds of pride
that Bemidji residents will be ex-
pected to show: =, re-. -.
Civic pride. - '>::
7 Personal pride. .s. p: Z. Z. =
Neighborhood PRIDE. q
superintendent. of the nine dis
tricts, into which the city has been
divided, will DIRECT the movements
-
of those who are to take active part
in the campaign, and the Boy Scouts,
Campfire Girls and school children
are expected to be Of great assistance.
DR.. E. A. Shannon, health officer,
will be identified actively with the
work and following the cleanup week
residents will be required to keep-up
the work which has been done.
Householders who neglect or ignore
the cleanup campaign will be hailed
into court and reminded of the ordi-
nance which covers. the point. :..s
The committee feels confident that
there will be no delinquent ones. "t
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-03-24
MANY ATTEND MEETING
lnclement Weather of Last Evening
Fails to Damper Evangelist Interest

Even the inclement weather of
last evening failed to damper the in
terest witch is being taken in the
evangelistic meetings being held at
the Baptist church, and a large num-
Der were in attendance last evening.
Tonight Evangelist Chapman's SUBJ
ject will be "The Cry for Help That
Came Too Late" Those who have
not attended the afternoon meetings
are missing many very helpful bible
talks. Music this evening will be
furnished by the large chorus, with
orchestra. Everyone is cordially in
vited to attend these meetings.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-03-24
HARD CIDER IS DESTROYED

Ten barrels, of the 16-gallon size,
filled with hard cider were destroyed
by Special Officer L. w. Carson and
Deputy Special Officer Charles Ben
son this afternoon. The cider con-
fiscated was that taken from the soft
drink establishment of Ole @Ander-
son several weeks ago and was de-
stroyed today after an order to do
so had been received by the officers
from H. A. Larson, chief special Off
Ger. The cider was found to con-
tain per cent alcohol,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-03-24
VAST RUSSIAN army Fl.
TO STRIKE cRAc0W
Omitted Press)

Petrograd, March 24.-Two hun
dred thousand Russian troops and
many batteries of new artillery have
been released for a, siege against
Cracow and other Hungarian opera
lions by the fall of Przemysl, says. a
dispatch from the Russian capitol.
These troops, fresh from the greatest
victory of the war, are prepared to
strike crushing blow against the
Austro- Germans as soon as troop
trains can be- secured TO carry them
to the front. The war Office thus far
has not mentioned the number Of
troops to be, released for this latest
campaign.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-03-24
TEMPLE BEATS WATSON.

Hudson, Wis, March 24.-Ray
Temple of St. Paul showed that he
had come back last night by trim
ming Red Watson Of California, in
their ten-round bout. He was the
better ring general and boxer, MAX
ing the sorrel top miss time and
again. .l ~ ..s-.. o.. ~...., r.>,l.>. +.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-03-24
AGENTS MAKE BIG HAUL
Officers Carson and Benson Unearth
Liquor "Plant" Worth $500 in
Cellar of Matt Thome.
FIND Z GALLONS AT KELLIHER

One of the largest "plants" of Ii
quor found by agents of the goverll-
ment Indian department since the
enforcement of the provisions of the
1855 treaty was begun, was I'M
earthed by L. w. Carson, special Off
GER, and Charles Benson, deputy spe-
cial officer, this morning when they
discovered and confiscated wines,
whiskey and champagne, valued at
approximately 5000, in the cellar of
the residence of Matt Thome, Fifth
street and Irvine avenue. Thome
was formerly in the saloon business
here.
The officers upon introducing them
selves went directly to the cellar Of
the residence, finding a barrel con-
tanning IS gallons of port wine and
a key in which they found five gal
Ions of blackberry cordial. In suit
cases we'll hidden was found 4 pints
of champagne and 10 quarts of i'm
ported wine. In a small hole be-
meath the flooring of the cellar the
officers found 81 quarts of whisky.
The entire "plant" was destroyed.
The Indian officers have been ex-
tremely active during the past few
days and Yesterday Officer Benson de-
stroyed seven gallons of whisky
found in the Harris hotel at Kelliher::
Traces of "booze" such as the smell
in glasses, was found in several
places but the owners had previously
been informed of the presence of the
officer in town.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-03-24

Mrs. David Gill entertained twelve
little guests this afternoon in honor
of her daughter Norine's third birth
anniversary. The hours were pleas
antly spent in children's games, after
which lunch was served,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-03-24
MINIMUM WAGE = !
- FOR CITY'S WORK

Portland, Ore, Mar. PA city
ordinance went into effect today by
which city laborers, and laborers en-
ployed by all contractors on munich
pal work, will receive minimum
wage of $500 for an eight-hour day.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-03-24
Deputy Sheriff Returns.

Deputy Sheriff o. M. Skinvik re-
turned to Bemidji. this morning from
Fergus Falls where he had taken
Olga A. Graft, Of Baudette, who was
adjudged insane by Judge of Probate
Clark a few days ago.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-03-24

A simple device to turn either one
or two hens on piece of cloth as
it is being ironed is the invention of
two Iowa men,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-03-24
Married by Judge Clark.

John Urness and Pauline Johnson
were united in marriage by Judge of
Probate Clark in, his Office at the
court house yesterday afternoon.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-03-24

The man who loses could never
run a gambling house.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-03-24
FARMERS TELL BEMIDJI MERCHANTS
that ACTIVE SUPPORT IS NEEDED

"Then we ought to burn wood in Be-
midi instead of sending your money
to Pennsylvania. This will keep the
- aney in the country and help the
y = clear his land" replied Iver.
81 .>t have much faith in the
mercha. / 1 years gone by, but I
am having more faith in them now
that see they are making an effort
to cooperate with the farmers. I
would like to suggest plan to en-
courage land clearing. It is this:
You merchants could put as a prize
a good full-blooded bull to be given
to the Farmers club which can clear
the most land during a given period
of time. This would encourage all
of us. Then if you would burn wood
we could have a market for what we
cut" Mr.. Ungsted also suggested
the building of a flour mill and en-
couraged a cash market for farm pro-
duce.
A. P. Richie Talks.
A. P. Richie threw some Goals in
the fire when he tried to point out
that it was to the advantage of the
farmer to trade away from home
when he could save money by so do
ing. Il knew I would start some
thing and did it Intentionally" said
Mr.. Ritchie II am not an advocate
Of trading out of town, but do believe
that the farmer has as much right
to send away for his goods as has
the merchant, when he can buy it
from the farmer. Milk and cream is
being shipped in here, while the
farmer could supply it just as we'll
II came here eleven years ago,
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The Washington times., 1915-05-11
CAPITAL s BEAUTY
SOON TO Be KNOWN
Announcement Of Winner In The
Times Contest May Be
Made Next Sunday.

Announcement Of the winner OF The
Times beauty contest may be ex-
pected within a few days. probably
on next Sunday. in view of the prog
ress now being made by the judges
who are examining the hundreds OF
photographs submitted.
The board Of Judges, whose award
will be final and not subject to review.
are pursuing a systematic course IN
making preparations for their de-
cision. Each photograph submitted
by the contestants or their friends is
given an inspection.
II 1t is manifest that the contest
ants photograph is not sufficiently
attractive to stand on all fours with a
number of others submitted IL is put
into the eliminated" class. Photo
graphs which Justify a second inspec.
tion are placed in separate pile OF
possibilities"
IT is the intention OF the judges 1n-
ally to reduce this latter class to less
than a half dozen entrants. With the
contest narrowed down in this way
an effort will be made to bring judges
and contestants together. in person. Al
an agreed meeting point later In the
week. The Judges will thus have ar
opportunity to examine the Original
OF the photograph, and to determine
whether she is up to expectations.
No changes have SO far been made
The Washington times., 1915-05-11

Mayor Edward Devlin, in his inaug-
ural speech last night, suggested that
the mayor and common council take the
citizens Of the town into consideration
in the discussion OF important quest, ,Ons.
He said. in part:
"As guardians of Hyattsville. we have
a task which is not arduous II we work
in harmony, and as a unit for the good
Of all concerned. Our labors alone will
not suffice unless We have the hearty
cooperation of our citizens. With this
object in view. would suggest that,
from time to time. we have public hear
ings on matters OF Importance" Mayor
Devlln also congratulated the outgoing
board for its work.
The mayor and newly elected mem-
bers Of the board were sworn into office
by Justice Of the Peace Louis o. Wiss-
man, and they were welcomed by re-
firing Mayor Oswald A. Greager.
Mayor Devlin announced the following
committees: Finance, John G. Holden
DR.. Guy w. Latimer, and Charles A.
Ketcham; health and improvement. DR..
and John G. Holden; water and sewer,
William A. Brooks. Or. Guy w. Lati-
mer, and John G. Holden; road. George
NJ. Mcfarland. William A. Dorr: light,
William A. Dorr. Charles A. ketcham,
and George NJ. Mcfarland; fire depart
ment and municipal building. Charles A,
Ketcham. william A. Dorr, and George
NJ Mcfarland.
John G.. Holden was reelected presi-
dent OF the council. and the following
town officers chosen: Clerk. G. Hodges
Carr; attorney Vincent A. Sheehy, and
engineer, William w. Rushe. The new
board Immediately voted to meet two
nights each month.
Oring Of the following streets was or.
dered: Johnson avenue, Spencer street
Wine avenue. Ralston avenue, and Co.
lumbia avenue. The last act OF the out
going council was to grant permission
to w Marche. who has purchased the
Melrose property. to use water for com
- .rcial purposes at other than the
nours set by the ordinances.
The Washington times., 1915-05-11
TakOma Park Citizens
Protest Assessment

Protests against the new, assessment
at Takoma Park. Md. were presentedto
the mayor and council last night.
Land has been assessed at two-thirds
its market value and improvements at
one-third.
Mayor Williams explained that the in
creases had been general. 1t Is esti-
mated that the new assessment will
provide nearly 81. 900 additional revenue.
The total Of the assessment was S70.9l0.
the land being assessed at S4s4. $50 and
the improvements at S3s6350.
J. II. Van Houten. J. w. Shade, and
F.. Norman jackson formed the board
OF assessors. The council sat last night
as a board Of review to hear protests
which the council expected as a resuIt
Of the increases which have been made
public only recently. the assessment
having been submitted to the council by
the board Of assessors during the past
two weeks. and at the close of the
meeting Mayor Williams announced
that the council will consider the as
sessment at its next meeting.
The Washington times., 1915-05-11
.GE0RG|ANS LOOK FOR
RESPITE FOR FRANK
Governor SIaton Likely to De-
eide Fate Before Next Mon
day, Day of His Doom.

ATLANTA, May 11.-Governor Sla-
ton seemed reasonably certain today
to decide the fate OF Leo NJ. Frank, re-
sentenced to death Monday FOR the
murder Of Mary Phagan.
Slaton will not go out OF office until
June 26, four days later than the date
set by Judge Hill for Franks execu-
ton Should the prison commission
delay action beyond June % on the
condemned mans petition for COM
mutation of sentence to life i'm
prisonment the present governor will
at any rate. be asked to respite him
The commissions next regular ses'
sion begins June I. however, and it is
quite likely II will make Its recon-
mendation before Governor elect
Harris inauguration.
Franks respite. IL necessary. is con-
sidered a foregone conclusion: prob
ably a majority of the people. despite
the feeling against him at the time OF
his trial. believe his sentence will be
commuted.