Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, July 24, 1916, Page 1

VOLUME XIV, NO. 178, BEMIDJ1, MINNESOTA, MONDAY EVENING, JULY 24, 1916. FEW TUBERCULOR CASES REPORTED THO MANY SUFFERERS, Estimated That There is at Least 270 Victims in Hubbard, Beltrami and Koochiching Counties. PERSONS URGED TO GO TO i LAKE JULIA SANATORIUM / Ten Cases Reported in 1915 and 61 Death Certificates are Filed. By Dr. 1. J. Murphy. (Secretary, Minnesota Public Health t Association.) St. Paul, Minn., July 24.—Where is the best place for Hubbard, Bel- trami and Koochiching gounty people who are suffering from tuberculosis to take the cure? Right in your own called the Lake Julia sanatorium, located at Puposky, district institution near Bemidji. ‘Valuable time and unnecessary ex- pense can be saved if patients go to their home institutions as soon as there is an available bed,” is the ad- vice of Dr. G. W. Beach, superintend- ent of the state sanatorium. = Treat All Alike. While there is an empty bed, the Lake Julia sanatorium will receive Hubbard, Koochiching and Beltrami county patients and treat all alike whether they are able to pay or not. If Hubbard, Koochiching and Bel- trami county people do not take ad- vantage of the opportunity offered them, patients may be sent to the lo- cal institution from outside counties. All the other institutions in the state have a long waiting list. If there are no patients from the district in which the institution is located on the waiting list, patients from outside counties may be received in their turn. Long Waiting List. The Hubbard, Koochiching and Beltrami county institution should not only be filled by Hubbard, Koo- chiching and Beltrami county people, but if all the cases were known there would be a long waiting list. People who have been exposed to tubercul- osis, or have reason to suspect that they have the disease, should see their family physician at once. If they are unable to employ a physic- ian, free examination will be given at the sanatorium. { The local institution, which is supported in part by state and in part by county funds, was opened several weeks ago and still has a few vacant ‘ beds. If all the tuberculosis pa- tients of this district avail themselves of the opportunity under their noses, the institution would be over- crowded. ] 270 Patients. According to Miss Granager of the | Minnesota Public Health association, J who is making a sanitary survey of the district, there are at least 270 individuals suffering with tubercul- osis in this district at presemt. A \ very small proportion of the cases have been reported to the state board of health, in fact, many of the active cases have not even consulted a phys- ician. During the past two years there have been on the average more A than 34 deaths from tuberculosis an- nually in this district. It is _con- servatively estimated that there are five times as many living cases in a community as there are deaths from the disease. This means that if all the cases in Hubbard, Koochiching and Beltrami counties were found there would be 270 individuals under treatment in the institution or with private physicians. Wait Too Long. 3 Apparently many people suffering with tuberculosis who do not consult a physician until they are near death’s door. Not one-eighth of the deaths have been reported as cases previous to. death. The state board 4 of health files reval the following for E Hubbard, Koochiching and Bltrami counties: In 1914 3 cases were reported and 48 death certificates filed. In 1915 10 cases were reported and 61 death certificates filed. GHAUTAUQUA TIGKETS " PLAGED ON SALE TODAY Tickets for the chautauqua- which will be held in Bemidji August 7-11, were placed on sale today by E. M. Sathre, secretary of the Commercial club. b Tickets were distributed to all guarantors of the chautaugua. Judge M. A. Clark, of the probate court, returned yesterday from a busi- ness trip to Baudette and Spooner. This remarkable photo; great range of places the ice and snow are b and ice are s!.iding down the mountains, impedingitherprogress of the Alpine fighters of both countries. BEMIDJI NAVAL MILITIA MEN IN CRACK GUN CREW Bell, Brown, DeRushia and Brooks in Crew on a Three-Pound Gun on U. S. S. Rhode Island. NO LOCAL MAN HAS BEEN PLACED ON “DIRTY” SQUAD “Jim” Hill Assists Pioneer Corre- spondent and Tells of Doings of “Jackies.” By Edwin J. Simons. (Pioneer Staff Correspondent) With the Bemidji Naval Militia aboard the U. S. S. Rhode Island— (Thursday)—In keeping with the custom of the American navy, gun drill has been specialized in on the cruise for the past two days. Such drills have been organized twice daily in order to teach the naval reserves all the points of good markmanship. Bemidji has one crack gun crew on a three-pound gun. Rem Bell, H. Brown, J. DeRushia, Russell Brooks and men from other divisions from the crew. On these drills the Bemidji militia men occupy all the eight positions, while others are sta- tioned in the fire control. Lose Boat Race. The first whale boat and cutter race during the cruise was staged yesterday afternoon. "Andrew Hal- seth was a member of the Rhode Island’s crew, but regardless of this fact the flagship’s crew finished last. The Kearsage was declared winner. Swimming call was sounded again yesterday aftrnoon and as an eve- ning’s entertainment movies were shown. At the performance scores in the National and American base- ball leagues were announced to the “tars.”” The Rhode Island weighed anchor for sea maneuvers at six bells and anchored several buoys, but up to the present time no action has been ta- ken by the rest of the fleet. Rival Wash Women. That the Bemidji “jackies” are liv- ing up to Bemidji’s reputation for cleanliness can be seen by the fact that none of the Bemidji men have been placed on the *‘dirty” squad. Such a squad is formed every morning at inspection quarters by those who appear in dirty uniforms. This is done to keep the boys doing laundry work, scrubbing their clothes” Rem- son Bell would make many of Be- midji’s washwomen feel cheap. The mail comes aboard, Lieut. Bar- ker passes around the papers and Minnesota’s fifth division is lost to everybody for an hour. Everyone appreciates word from home. Following are some notes written by “Jim” Hill: The Bemidji boys find a sailor’s SCOOP THE CUB R KK H KKK KKK KKK COWS EAT DYNAMITE; BURIED CAREFULLY (By United Press) Brainerd, Minn., July 24.— John Nelson’s two cows ate dynamite and scared the vil- lage of Woodrow. 'The dyna- mite did not explode, how- ever, and the two cows died from inflammation of the stomach, caused by the dyna- mite. They were buried very UNITED STATES INFORMS BRITISH REPLY T0 MAIL 10tograph, which has just been received, shows the Austrian troops on the peak: mountains where the Italian and Austrian t;oops are engaged. It is l;'qmt':ed PO the eginning to melt and great holes are encountered everywhere. t in many Blocks of snow BEMIDJH DEFEATS BORDER CITY NINE BY SGORE OF 2-I “Smoky” Same White Aided by Er- rorless Support, Pitches Home Team to Vietory. carefully. Kk ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok okk ok ok ok ok ok * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * HH KK KKK KKK KKK KK life ideal except that tailor-made cig- arettes are as scarce as millionaires in a poor house. “Red” Crosby, Lester French, Ed. Ripple and “Jim” Hill have a fine time throwing a 105-pound shell in a gun that stands as high as their heads. ‘W. Laliberte and Earl Thurber are the sickest men in the sick bay, but they are good to the fishes. Paul Howe may live through it but he will never look the same. Fraser Still at It. Fred Fraser says he is built for light work, after carrying seven quar- ters of beef to the galley, but he has not yet lost his sense of humor. ‘When passing a lighthouse the other day he said, “there is where they do light housekeeping. That is where I belong.” ELKS T0 OPEN BIDS - FOR NEW HOME TONIGHT Bemidji Elks will hold a meeting and open bids from contractors for the construction of a new Elks’ home at the corner of Fourth street and Beltrami avenue, this evening. Several contractors from the Twin Cities and Duluth are in the city and have submitted bids. It is planned to construct a build- ing to cost about $35,000. If a bid is accepted work will be begun im- mediately. MOTOR TO GROOKSTON FOR BIGGEST GIRGUS): Several Bemidji people are plan- ning on motoring to Crookston tomor- | ¢ row to witness the Ringling Bros. circus, the world‘s biggest circus. Unusual interest in the circus this year centers around .the gigantic spectacle, “Cinderella,” with which the famous showmen are this season opening their wonderful main tent program. Mrs. E. H. Denu entertained a party of young ladies this afternoon in honor of her niece, Miss Katherine | Bednarz. REPORTER 0V QUIT SATURDA DIDNTCHUNT = HITS ARE KEPT WELL SCATTERED EXCEPT IN NINTH Feature of Game was Fielding by Boudreau and Diedrich; Figure in Two Double Plays. Pitching cleverly, with the excep- tion of one inning, and aided by error- less support, “Smoky” Sam White pitched the Bemidji baseball team to a 2-1 victory over International Falls Sunday afternoon at the new athletic park. Although outhit, Be- midji played a perfect fielding game, not an error being made by the Be- midji team. White kept the hits well scattered except in the ninth in-| ning when three clean bingles were made and the visitors threatened to score. Scores in Third. Neither side scored in the first two innings. In the third Bemidji count- ed twice on two hits, a base on balls and two errors by McCabbage, the Falls catcher. He was ‘yanked” after this inning and Franklin did the receiving for the balance of the game. The visitors scored their lone tally in the fourth inning on three hits. This ended the scoring for both teams. The visitors made a rally in the ninth inning after one man was out but fast fielding cut off the tieing score at the plate. 17 Chances, No Errors, The feature of the game was the fielding of Boudreau and Diedrich, the two accepting 17 chances with- out an error. They also figured in two fast ‘double plays. About 400 fans attended the game. The box score: Bemidji— ABR HPO A E Boudreau 2b.....3 0 1 1 '8 0 Diedrich ss. i 11 38 8 0 Frank c.. 3o 0 & 10 Tanner™ 01 010 4 0 0 .3 0 0 B A I ] Kannerberg cf... § 0 B. Bailey 3b 3 1.1 0. 8.0 Totals . 30 2 6 27 18 0 It} Falls AB R H PO A E . Zimmerman«1f4 1 1 3 1 0 Bennett cf....... 4 0 1 4 1 0 Boyle 2b. L e ULRY JIg WS L. Zimmer: 1 0 3 0 4 1 Gordon 1b. 4 0 2 9 0 0 Clemons p 4 0 0 0 0 0 Bailey rf. 3 0 0 0 0 0 MoCabbass P a1t McCabbage Carriveat ss. 8007 8708 11 Totals .. 32 1 9 24 10 & Summary—_iarned runs, Bemidji 1, In- ternational Falls 1; two-base hits, Boud- reau; base on balls, off White "1, ~off Clemons, 3; struck out by. White 5, by Clemons’ 4; left on bases, International Falls 5, Bemidji 6; double plays, Boud- reau to Diedrich to Ericson, Boudreau to Ericson; stoln bases, Boudreau 1, Diedrich 1, Tanner 1, E. Bailey 2. ngs: et Y INES 502 000 0 x—2 001000001 6 PERSONS KILLED 'WHEN BOMB I THROWN IN PARADE Forty Persons Seriously Injured in San Francisco’s Preparedness Parade. DEADLIEST INFERNAL MACHINE EVER INVENTED Nearly 50,000 Persons in Panic After Explosion; Many Cut and Half ~ Blinded. San Franecisco, July 24:—A bomb, exploded-presumably by anarchists in protests against San Francisco’s big preparedness parade, killed at least six persons at Stewart and Market streets and injured 40 seriously, be- sides inflicting lesser injuries upon scores of others. The capacity of downtown hospi- tals was taxed to care for vietims, but the parade went on. Sailor Arrested. Frank Joseph Finch, a sailor, 46 years old, was arrested in connection with the outrage. Within a few feet of the bodies of the victims he made a stump speech lauding anarchy and saying, “That is nothing.” The bomb, one of the dealiest in- fernal machines ever put together, was left in a suitcase at the corner and exploded just as the First Cali- fornia regiment was passing the line of parade getting into full swing. Bomb in Suitcase. The bomb. consisted of a suitcase packed with explosives and crammed with nails, cartridges, slugs and other missiles, making it more deadly than the shrapnel of European battleficlds. Pieces hurled a block felled their vie- tims. Hundreds of persons were gathered at the corner beside the serried ranks of the marchers, and the missiles plowed through them. The building against which the suitcase had been left was wrecked, and stores across the street partly demolished. * Persons cut, half blinded, the-blood streaming from their faces and bodies, ran madly through the crowd, and others, panic-stricken, stumbled over the bodies of the dead and injured, piling up in heaps on the street. Newspapers Warned. ‘Warning that a bomb would be hurled had been received Saturday by newspapers an dothers. The close watch for any move of this kind was foiled in part by the fact that the bomb was left in the suitcase instead of being thrown. The explosion came as the tragic climax to the greatest patriotic dem- onstration in the history of the Pa- cific coast. Nearly 50,000 persons representing this city, Oakland and all the cities on both sides of the bay were march- ing up Market street in orderly pro- cesgion as a living expression of the marchers in favor of the movement for national preparedness. Foot Blown Off. Half an hour after the head of the parade had passed Stewart and Mar- ket streets, marching from the Ferry building, a deafening explosion shat- tered the windows for several blocks around and-threw the spectators and farchers into a panic. The bomb had gone off in the thick- est part of the Market street crowd. Scores of persons were knocked down. Persons standing on the sidewalk were heaped in a screaming, yelling mass. . - The foot of one child was torn completely off and a marcher, carry- ing a big American flag, had the standard blown from his hand and a piece driven through his leg. The wildest confusion prevailed. Policemen patrolling in the vicinity of the explosion turned in a hurry call for ambulances; reinforcements broke through the frantic crowd and flung a cordon about the place. Pioneer want ads bring results. EIZURES NOT KKK KKK KKK KKK KK FOUR RED-TOPPED TRAFFIC POLICEMEN ARE ON DUTY Chief of Police Ripple to- day placed four new red- topped traffic policemen on duty. They were stationed in the center of the crossings . at Third and Minnesota, Third and Beltrami, Fourth and Minnesota and Fourth and Beltrami. They will see that no corners are cut and the lives of pedestrians are not . endangered. Autoists 'will have to drive around them and cut square corners. The new policemen will serve without pay. They are made of concrete, iron piping and ’- wood. The base is of con- crete, the staff is an iron pipe painted white and the red- top is a wooden ball painted red. They have been design- ed and manufactured by Chief of Police Ripple Who says they will do their work well. 232222333 33 i T KA IR Ik AR A AR R AR AR AR KA Ak ko k kA ke k Ak KRR KKK KKK KKK KK EXTRA BEMIDJI-IS SELEGTED - ON JEFFERSON ROUTE (By United Press) St. Paul, Minn., July 24.—The Jefferson Highway association officers today selected the following route as the last leg of the highway from New Orleans to Winnipeg: St. Paul, Minneapolis, Elk River, St. Cloud, Little Falls, Staples, Wa- dena, Park Rapids, Lake Itasca, Be- midji, Bagley, Red Lake. Falls, Hal- lock, St. Vincent. The route has been known as the Central route. The officers will leave here tomor- row morning on a trip over the route. Plans will be made today for the entertainment of the highway officers when they arrive in this city.” They mdy arrive in Bemidji Wednesday. GITY GOUNGIL TO HOLD MEET TONIGHT The Bemidji city couneil will hold a regular session at the city hall to- night. Routine matters will be taken up. JUDGE STANTON BEGINS RAPIDS MURDER GASE Judge C. W. Stanton of the dis- trict court today opened a murder. case at Grand Rapids. Elmer Bartlett St. John is held on a charge of murdering Albert H. Obert at the latter’s farm a mile east of Deer River on June 10. St. John has also been indicted on a charge of having had carnal knowl- edge of a yeung girl. St. much interest. When arrested -he ground up and ate glass from an elec- tric light bulb; he then tried to com- mit suicide with a piece of button which he broke off his shirt and with which he tried to cut his wrist and when he was manacled and placed in a “straight jacket” he took the har- ness off which had been securely lock- ed onto him. WELSH AND WHITE TO FIGHT TWENTY ROUNDS (By United Press) Chicago, July 24.—Freddie Welsk and Charlie White, through their managers, agreed to fight 20 rounds. at Colorado Springs on' Labor day. By “HOP" SUFFICIENT John is being watched with | | FIRE NEAR VIADUCT : -|of the Irvine ‘avenue bridge caused U. S. REQUESTS NEWANSWERFROM - ENGLISHONSEIZURES British Reply Received Sunday Not Sufficient, Says State Depart- ment Today. ENGLISH NOTE TO BE MADE PUBLIC THIS AFTERNOON German Raiders Make Attack on British Coast and are Driven ‘Back After Battle. (By United Press) Washington, July 24.—Great Brit- ain’s reply to the United States de- mands in regard to mail seizures was received Sunday. It will be public late this afternoon. The state department today an- nounced that it would inform the British that the reply to the note on mail seizures is insufficient and a new answer will be requested. Raid on Coast. London, July 24.-—Six German de- stroyers attempting a raid on the i British coast were put to flight yes- terday by a British light cruiser force in a running fight off Shouwen bank, the admiralty announced to- day. The German ships were hit re-- peatedly, but succeeded in reaching the base on the Belgian coast. One British vessel was hit but the total British casualties were two wounded. Haig Reports Advances. London, July 24.—General Haig today reported further advances around Poziers under heavy artillery fire. made Violent Artillery Duel. Petrograd, July 24.—A violent ar- tillery duel between Germans and Russians is in progress near Kuro- patkin. Much Aerial Activity. Paris, July 24—The Commique reports today extraordinary. aerial activity. The French have raided Conflans. The Germans have raided Luneville. G Crown Prince Flies. Amsterdam, July 24.-~The German crown prince flew for 15 minutes in an aeroplane over the Verdun lines one day last week. Objections have been received from Berlin in regard to endangering the life of the heir. NAVAL MILITIA TO - HOLD DRILL TONIGHT The Bemidji Naval Militia will hold a drill tonight at the city hall. Ensign William McDonald has order- i ed every man to be present. FOREST FIRES IN - KOOCKICHING SERIOUS (By United Press) St. Paul, Minn.,, July 24.—Forest fires in Northern Minnesota are as- suming more serious proportions, Fire near -Ray on the border:of Rainy Laké peril the village and threaten to destroy vast tracts of spruce tim- ber belonging to tl'e. state.. The wind changed last night and is sweeping the fire toward the villages. The district ranged at Tower said to- Qay that there was a serious fire eight miles wide burning natural forest near Colby in $t. Louis county. Calls for all available patrolmen have been issued but ‘unless there-is rain’ dur- ing the next two or three days the- situation will become more serious. The Virginia & Rainy Lake company near Orr has called all of its loggers and other employes to fight the fire in that district. State Forester Cox is believed enroute to Ray. BILL FOR FUNDS FOR SURVEY OF CAN; (By United Press) ‘Washington, - July 24.—Senator Nelson today introduced a -bill” call- ing for a $15,000 appropriation for a preliminary survey for a drainage canal connecting Lake Traverse and Big Stine Lake on the western bor- der of Minnesota. = The canal would reduce the water in the Bois des Sioux river and would thus prevent damage from overflow. ; DOES NO DAMAGE Fire near the railroad viaduct west no damage’ yesterday afternoon at k.. Nearby wood ards | were in ds . ‘The Bemidji fire de- partment was called. =~ >