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VOLUME 12, NO. 106, WANT TREATY LINIT| LINES DEFINED Business Men’s Committee Also Pro- tests Law Enforcement Where There Are No Redskins. CALL ON CONGRESSMAN MILLER Argue That Vast Territory Now In- cluded is Void of Indians—Con- ference to Be Held at Capital. “What is Indian country and why seek to protect ‘Poor Lo’ when he is not there to protect?” The mayors of Hibbing and Chis- holm as well as other persons in northern Minnesota and north cen- tral Minnesota want these questions answered by the Department of the Interior. Through Congressman Miller of Duluth they have asked for a hear- ing on the question of the enforce- ment of the prohibition clause of the treaty of 1865. Indians Not There. It is contended that a large part of the territory covered by this treaty is being farmed and that the Indians have left. A recent decision of the United States supreme court held that even if this is true, the prohibatory clause covering the entire district can be abrogated only by an act of Con- gress. Liquor interests have sub- mitted a brief asking for a re-hear- ing. Committee to Be Enlarged. The committee, originally consist- ing of five members, is to be enlarged to double that number, with rep- resentatives from all sections of the territory affected. The latter part of September or the first of October, it will go to Washington to meet the Secretary of the Interior, if a confer- ence can be arranged. The committee consists of Mayor Victor L. Power, Hibbing; Mayor Joseph Austin, Chisholm; E. E. Me- Donald, attorney, Bemidji; M. N. Koll, Cass Lake, and H. A. Brown, attorney, Crosby. AT ANTI-BELGIUM PRICES. @Goodyear Tires Sold-Same.as Before War Began. “‘No war price on Goodyear Tires,” is the announcement of the Good- year Tire & Rubber company, and the following is the explanation of its unique position, by F. A. Sieber- ling, president. “We advanced Goodyear prices, as others did theirs, when the rubber panic came. Al- most in a day crude rubber rose in New York from 55 cents per pound to much over a dollar. And, as most of the world’s rubber comes via Lon- don or Antwerp, we saw no way out for a time. The New York supply was too small to consider. Euro- pean exchange was entirely suspend- ed. Merchant ships had ceased run- ning. We cabled our London peo- ple to buy up the pick of the rubber there. By acting quickly and pay- ing the cash they obtained 1,500,000 pounds of the finest rubber there. They bought before the advanve— before the other buyers saw a way to get London exchange or to bring the rubber here. That big supply of rubber is now nearly all on the way to the Goodyear factory in Akron. We have since taken other steps to insure us a continuous sup- ply, all of the highest grade rubber. *In all the chief sources of rubber supply we have experts on the ground. - All is being done that can be done to secure the best rubber, the exchange to pay for it and the ships to bring it here. The result is that Goodyear tire prices are now the same as in June. . We are using the same grade of rubber and the same amount that we always have used in these tires. We are now running our factory with three shifts of men, twenty-four hours a day. So-long as we remain in this fortunate position on' rubber, we shall supply tire users at before-war prices to the limit of our capacity.” BIG COUNTY FXHIBIT Many Countles Preparing For Minne sota State Fair, Sept. 7 to 12. Thirty-eight counties have applied for space at the Minnesota State Fair, Sept. 7 to 12, although entries do not close until just before the fair. It is probable that a large number will ex- hibit, although very little space in the Agricultural Building remains unal lotted. Most of the counties which are to exhibit have gathered all the bulk of their - exhibits. The committees in charge are trying to get together bet. ter exhibits of grain, grasses, vege: tables, fruit, and other products than were ever shown before. * KING CHARLES. Ruler’ of Roumania, ‘in 11l Health, May Abdicate: Ac-mnews dispatch from Bucharest, via Rome and Paris, states that King Charles of Roumania is seriously ill. It is rumored, according to the dispatch, that he will shortly ab- dicat SEASON'S RECORD BROKEN Dan Rose Secures Fifty S-tmight Pigeons at Gun Club Trap Shoot Yesterday. OTHER HIGH SCORES MADE ALSO Although shooting over the traps for the first time in three years, Dan Rose, considered the best shot in Be- midji, yesterday afternoon broke fifty straight pigeons at the regular weekly shoot of the Gun club. Shooting three rounds of 25 pig- cons each, Rose broke 69 birds, 49 falling to his aim in his first fifty at- tempts. In his first round jthe sec- ond bird flew bad and he miésad; but beginnning with the third--he went through "t his “third round without missing. His shooting was 24-25- 20. Rose is acknowledged to be the best shot of the Bemidji Gun club and when he was a regular visitor to the traps continually led in the per- centages. He won a medal for the best season’s record several years ago. Four other shooters also did well at the traps, even though the wind was bad and the sky cloudy. Attor- ney Thayer C. Bailey secured a total of 59 in three rounds, shooting 22- 17-20, while Ralph B. Lycan, who al- though shooting over the traps for the first season has been making many high scores, dropped 57, shoot- ing 19-18-20.. Good scores were made by M. E. Kenfield of Deer River, formerly of Bemidji, and Harry H. Mayer, the former with 52, the total of 19-18- 15, and the latter with 47, the total of 10-17-20. A. B. Palmer, a trap shooter of much experience, had charge of the traps and his quick pulls were of much assistance to the shooters. American Nurses Volunteer. ‘Washington, Aug. 29.—Hundreds of American nurses and’ surgeons have volunteered for service in Europe, said Red Cross officlals who were completing the personnel for the re- lief expedition soon to be sent abroad. It was said there probably had been 100 offers of service for each selec- tion made. Thirty surgeons and 120 enrolled Red Cross nurses are to be included in the expedition. Louise Zischka of St. Paul arrived in the city last evening and will be the guest of her sister, Mrs. E. T. Mi- lette for a week or ten days. B. M. Gile, high school agricul- turist, went to Nary this morning where he addressed the Nary Farm- ers’ club this afternoon. Pioneer want ads bring results. = Two Months For the growing of alfalfa north- efn Minnesota soil is hard to beat and W. H. Gish, who operates a farm near the Bass Lake school ag just brought to Bemidji up,n Augtist ‘25 the roots were 21 inches deep and the 24 inches In This was done on sandy * * * * * * IN THE CHURCHES * * * Sunday ‘school at Services. in the evening at 8. 4 Congregational (Nymore:)* Sunday school at 11 a. m. Preach- ing at 7:30 p. m. G. M. Peacock, pastor. Catholic. Low mass at 7 a. m. High mass at 9 a. m. Vespers at 8§ p. m. These hours will be maintained during the summer months. Father Philippe. Lutheran Free (Nymore.) * Sunday school every Sunday at 10:30 a. m. ~ Services Sunday even- ing at 8 p. m. Prayer meeting every Thursday ‘evening. Chpir practice Levery Wednesday evening at 8 p. m. in the church. George Larson, pas- tor. E Episcopal. Archdeacon Parshall will resume services at St. Bartholomew’s Epis- copal church on Sunday, August 30, as follows: Sunday school at.9:30 2. m. Holy communion and sermon at 10:30 a. m. Swedish Lutheran. Services in the morning at 10:30. Sunday school at 12. Evening ser- vices at 8. J. H. Randahl, pastor. First Methodist Episcopal Morning Worship, 10:45; subject, “The Little Children.” Sunday school, 12; Junior league, 3:30; Ep- worth league, 7; Junior league pro- gram, 8. The children have spent much time in practice, and will ap- preciate a large audience. Please do mnot fall ‘them. Prayer-meeting hursdayn night at 8 6"€locK. There will be special music at the morning service. C. W. Gilman, pastor. Baptist. Sunday services—Sunday school at 10 a. m. Morning worship, 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor. Anthem, “He Comes, the King of Glory.” Gabriel. Chorus choir. Senior B. Gish Seonres ' 45-inch Growth im y of Making| ¢ Placed in Operation at Bemidyi Institution IHVI'I‘ED One Ton of Butter ‘qde Im Elnh * Week and Entire Qutput i is Par- With a capacity Caesar Nygrett and Maurice Mln- nette, who both own farms = near ‘Nary, have been called back to France to take up arms in the war. Neither has secured citizenship pa- pers ‘in this country. - A farewell party was given in their homor this week by ‘their. many Nary friends. They have been forwarded transpor- tation from Bomidji to New York -|City, where they will join other French reservists, ‘Minnette . has farmed at Nary for ten years. They are not married. WGUIRE 1S HONORED TORPEl)0 B{)ATS IN COUNT VON BERNSTORFF. German Ambassador. Hears That Allles’ Are Surrounded. hundred and fifty 0 new model five been added to the- m Beltrami Farmers’ Cremery associa- tion here, which provides the local institution -with ohéiof the most modern mnnuhcmfi% establish- was made by ments in the state. The new apparal 3 fioturing colnpa- esota, and its- the Owatonna Manu ny of Owatonna, capacity will allow fthe. making .of | one hundred and fift¥ more pounds of butter at one time€ 'than with the churn formerly used.’ " 3 How Butter:is Made. -, With the new chai . Stiles, buttermaker, the . butter- as follows:The creamiis’ cooled in a large vat, cold Water passing through a large auger which ro- tates and mixes the cream as it cools it. The cream -is t!;pn transferred. to churn and withinzone hour, and not less than thirty m.;nu'.es, the but- ter is made. E Buttermilk is:‘Drawn. Stiles then draws: the buttermilk and the butter is washed by placing cold clear water overiit. Next thel salt is added and -worked into the butter by the inside;rollers of the]] churn, and when the bhutter is taken out it is ready for use. It is then formed into one-pou¥d prints and wrapped for the trade. One Ton Each Week. ‘While most of the' eream received at the creamery here-is shipped in, quite a little is puy:hased from farmers in the vicinity of Bemidji. About one ton is manufactured each week, all of which it taken by' the local merchants and séld to Bemidji patrons. £ & “With lhe new chum," sahi But- termaker Stiles, ‘“we are in a po- sition to make a higher grade of -but- ter than before, and: users of it will find in it- all that its trade mark, ‘Better Brand,” implies.” Inspection’ Invited. The public is invited to inspect the creamery at any time, and it is Y. P. U, 7 p. m. Gospel service, 8 p. m. Anthem, “I Was Glad.” Dun- gan. Chorus choir. We extend a hearty welcome to all. Ira D. Alvord, pastor. Presbyterian. Bible class and Sunday school at 10. Morning worship and sermon at 11. Young people’s service at 7. Evening gospel service at 8.. Mid- week service for prayer and bible study on Thursday evening at 8. The public is cordially invited to our ser- vices. S. E. P. White, pastor. Misses Jessamine and Etta Gould of Minneapolis, arrived in the city last evening and will be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Dempsey for a week. Miss Jessamine Gould will teach at Warren again this year, and Miss Etta will return to the univer- sity at Madison, Wisconsin, where she is a student. Mrs. Lee King, who has been the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs, R. H. Muncy since July, and little daughter Margaret, ‘who has been the guest of her grandparents since May, went to Glendive, Mon- tana, yesterday afternoon. Frederick T. Boles of Chicago, who has been the guest of his sis- ter, Mrs. W. H. Roberts, for a few days, went to Duluth yesterday lwhere he will visit for a short time. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. 'Timothy McManus, 225 Mlsslsslppi avenue, Friday. in operation almost continually now, as the cream has been coming in plentiful quantities. J. ). HILL PREGIGTS GREAT PROSPERITY Chicago, Aug. 29.—“I believe that the United States is embarking on an era of great prosperity—pessibly an era of hitherto unequaled prosperity. But 1 would urge caution. We must sail -our ship with judgricat.” Such is the statement made here by J. J. Hill, the “railroad builder.” Mr. Hill spoke earnestly: of the necessity for calmness in treating with the condition of affairs facing the people of this country. “It is well for the American people at this time to realize to the full the worderful opportunities offered as a result of the terrible struggle now taking place in Europe,” said Mr. Hill. “But we must not lose our heads. I do not mean that we must g0 slow—I mean that the conduct of our national and trade affairs must be governed with caution now if nev- er before.” Attend Farmers’ Meeting. A large number of Bemidji busi- ness men attended the meeting. .of the Better Farming club held at the George Walker farm today.. They ‘were guests of the club at dinner. ‘The Pioneer will give a detailed ac- count of the meeting Monday. Betweep 1882 and 1907 the num- ‘ber of married women at work in Made Agriculturist in Extension De- partment. With Title of Associate Professor By University Regents OTTO BERGH ASSUMES DUTIES Otto ‘Bergh, who as head ‘of the Bemidji high school agricultural de- partment several years ago state recognition because of his ef- ficiency in the work, and was re- warded with an appointment as ag- romonist ‘at the experiment farm at Crookston, has assumed his new du- ties at superintendent of the North- Central Experiment farm.at Grand Rapids, succeeding A. J. McGuire, who has gone to St. Anthony Park, where he will make his future home, being connected with the state ex- tension department. Mr. McGuire has been notified that the board of regents at a recent meeting had made him an agricul- turist in the extension department won |o£ the university with the rank of associated professor. This merited honor was conferred upon him be- cause of his excellent service since taking charge of the state’s farm at Grand Rapids ten years ago, dur- ing which time the work of the farm has made it the most widely known institution of its kind in the North. “Mr. and Mrs. Otto E. Bergh, who succeed the McGuires at the station here, have already taken up their work and we bespeak for them the same courtesies that have been ex- tended to their predecessors,” says the Grand Rapids Herald-Review. “Supt. Bergh was formerly a resident of Itasca county and is thus not a stranger-to. many of s citizetis. His -work at the Crookston station, and deep study of conditions here have made him the natural suecessor of Prof. McGuire, and we predict for him a successful administration until such time as he, also, is called to a more advanced position.” U GRIDIRON STAR HERE H. K. Elder, Tackle of 1911 Eleven, Visits Bemidji. Husky and looking fit for battle, H. K. Elder, one of the staunchest gridiron stars to ever don the molesking of the Minnesota. univer- sity, arrived in Bemidji this morn- ing for a few"days visit as the guest of Hallan L. Huffman. It was Elder who as a tackle on the”stonewall defense of 1910 and 1911 varsity football teams tore huge holes in lines of the Wisconsin and Chicago elevens and it is largely due to his playing that the tackle came to his own, now heing regarded as one of the most important positions of a team when on the defemse. Elder starred in other lines of athleties and his splendid record as a pitcher on the University nine attracted the attention of American league scouts, and as a consequence he was grabbed by Detroit. He twirled sev- eral games with much success last year, but gave up what undoubtedly would have been a brilliant diamond career to practice law in Minnea- polis. . Comedian Here. Leo Athey, who will play leading character comgdy parts with the Margot Beaton Stock company, which opens, at, the Brinkman, the- atre Monday night, playing “Kitty's Romance,” arrived in Bemidji . last is evening. The entire company | now here. One-half cent a word. Phone 31.° SCOOP irorter REPORTER. GOOD NIGHT-\F m GOING Some Firing At Th' Front " the Photo by American Press Assoctation NEW TRIAL IS REFUSED Judge McClenahan Denies Motion of International Lumber Co. in $31,- 000 Case Against Bradley Firm. WAS TRIED IN BORDER CITY Judge W. 8. McClenahan, Brainerd, senior jurist of this dicial district, has just filed a de- of ju- cision in which he denies a motion of the International Lumber pany requesting a new trial in the case against the Bradley Timber & Railway company, involving $31,000. The case was triéd at Interna- ttonal-Falis in-June, 1913, when the International company replevied “on the yard material of the Bradley firm at Gemmell, claiming that in taking logs from the Big Fork river many belonging to the International com- pany had wilifully and wrong- fully been taken. whe testimony com- showed that in only 250 cases was; this found true. A ctay of twenty days has been grantcd. Judge Marshall A. Spooner of this city, and Baldwin & Baldwin of Du- luth, $ried the case for the defend- ants at International Falls, while the plaintiff was represented by Har- ris Richardson. Judge Spooner op- posed the granting of a new trial when the motion was argued at Brainerd last month. ' The first trial was in progress ten days. CARLSON RETURNS FROM CITIES Variety Store Owner Says Demand for Goods is Tremendous. “It is with much difficalty that a merchant can secure goods in the twin city wholesale houses,” said A. T. Carlson, of the Carlson Variety store, on his return to Bemidji from Minneapolis this morning. “The de- mand is something tremendous for the fall and winter articles, many merchants fearing that on account of the war they will be unable to secure added stock later in the year and are buying now, even though they are not in need of the goods.” Mr. Carlson found the financial con- dition to be good and does not an- ticipate hard times as a consequence of the war. French women will harvest the crops in that eountry while the male members of the family go to war. Mrs. Jessie Bowen has been ap- pointed postmistress .at Guthrie, Mo., after having 'beaten several men in the examination. By ”HOP' Secretary Schroeder announced tn- day that more grains, both threshed. and in straw, are needed for the. State Fair exhibit. ' Doefectivea Pame WlTIl BRITISH; TROOPS BEING REPLACED NORTH SEA BA]TLE <mmcur PRESS.) LONDOK, AUG. 20.—IN A BAT- TLE OFF ISLAND HELGOLAND I THE NORTH SEA YESTERDAY, THE GERMANS ARE REPORTED TO HAVE LOST TWO CRUISERS AND TWO TORPEDO = BOATS, WHICH WERE SUNK, WHILE AN- OTHER OF THEIR CR AND MANY OF THEIR DESTROYERS WERE BATTERED IN- A FIGHT WITH BRITISH WARSHIPS. THE BRITISH BOAST IS NOT TO HAVE SUFFERED THE LOSS OF A SIN- GLE VESSEL AND DECLARE THAT THERE WERE NO FATALITIES ON BOARD THE VESSELS OF THEIR FLEET. GERMAN CASUALTIES WERE NOT STATED. PARIS, AUG. 29.—GERMANY IS GATHERING HER COMPLETE STRENGTH FOR ANOTHER HER- CULEAN EFFORT TO PENETRATE THE LINES OF THE ALLIES AND OPEN AN AVENUE FOR ADVANCE ON PARIS. WAR OFFICE ADVICES FROM NORTH AND NORTHEAST ALL POINT TO THIS MOVEMENT BEING ATTEMPTED AT NOT LES§ THAN THREE POINTS, AND EX- HAUSTED GERMAN TROOPS ARE BEING REPLACED WITH FRESH ONES. BERLIN, AUG. 29, BY WIRELESS TO NEW YORK.—NEWS OF THE DEFEAT OF FIVE RUSSIAN ARMY CORPS IN SOUTH ALLENSTEIN WAS MADE PUBLIC HERE TO- DAY AND IS REGARDED AS EN- COURAGING AND' 'AS GREATLY - RELIEVING TFE SITUATION IN EAST PRUSSIA. IT IS SAID TO IN- SURE A FLANK GERMAN POSI- TION. LONDON, AUG. 29.—CORRES- PONDENT 01 EXPRESS AT BOU- LOGNE WiRES THAT PREPARA. TIONS £RE BEING MADE THERE IN ANTICIPATIOR OF-A CAVALRY. ~ ~ RAID ON THZ TOWN.- London, Aug. 29.—That the defense i of the line from Lille to Maubeuge has been abandorncd by the allies and {that these firiresses have been left + temporarily to look after themselves is indicated in dispatches concerning the movements on the Franco-Belgian frontier. This information, with- ad- vices that Malines has been retaken by the Germans after a two-day bat- tle with the Belgian army, shows the Germans steadily pressing toward Paris. Berlin official advices say the English and French armies of the Sambre and Meuse rivers are sur- rounded by Germans. Ostend, in the west of Belgium, still is in the control of the Belgians and British marines are. being landed there in large force. Several quick- firers were brought ashore and the work of disembarkation is proceeding with smoothness and decision. The fighting at Snaeskar on Tuesday caused the city officials to ask that marines - be landed. Two motorcyclists attached to the Belgian army reached Paris with in- formation that forts at Namur still are holding out. Quiet is reported at Antwerp. Heavy Fighting Reported. A dispatch to the London Express from Lille, France, says the advance guard of the German army iz now at Pont-a-Marcq and Marchiennes. The correspondent says there was heavy fighting at Marchiennes when the Germans broke through the French lines. The German advance forces were repulsed at Pont-a-Marcq and Ournai. It is belleved the Germans have occupied Valenciennes, but the British are reported to have driven back the enemy near Mons. The correspondent says there .is nothing to indicate that the allies' lines from Mons to Conde has been seriously turned. He adds that French industrial centers frequently are occupled and evacuated daily. A dispatch to the London Times from Bologne says the German cav- alry broke through the allies’ lines near Arras. The French moved up rapidly, it is declared, and have the situation well in hand. The dispatch adds the allies’ troops have arranged to deal with any further attempt to break through the line between Dun- kirk and Lille. Arras is fifty miles southeast of Calals. Allied Armies 8urmun¢m. A wireless from Berlin to the Ger- man_embassy at Washington says the French and English north armies on the Sambre and Meuse rivers have been surrounded by German troops on all sides as a. result of the latest fighting. The English;: it is asserted, were defeated at Maubeuge and the { Franco-Belgian forces - driven "back ~© | toward Maubeuge. Belglan attacks from Nancy and Antwerp Wwere re- vulsed: ‘Need any help? Try a want &d,