Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, August 17, 1916, Page 1

" VOLUME X1V, No. 198, BEHIDJ'I, M]JTNESOTA, TEU'BSDAY EVENING, AUGUST 17, 1016, “WETS” LEAD “DRYS” BY I3 VOTE S PIONEER, STEENEHSUN AND B1G GRASS PREGINGTS QUT; BEMIDJI BASEBALL TEAM MAKES 600D REGORDPAST SEASON Wins Ten Out of Eighteen Games; Two Games are Tied; Secures 182 Hits, Opponents 136. SEASON CLOSED SUNDAY; WAS A FINANCIAL SUCCESS Frank Leads Batting Averages for Local Players; Kannerberg and White Pitch Good Ball. The Bemidji baseball season which closed Sunday was very successful, both from a financial and sp{)rt view- point. The proceeds of the games paid for the baseball grounds and the new grandstand and bleachers which were constructed last spring, according to M. J. Brown, president of the Ath- letic association. Play Good Ball. Bemidjl fans were able to witness some excellent games and the Bemldji team made a record of which the city can be proud. Previous to this sea- son Bemidji was one of the poorest baseball towns in Northern Minne- sota, but this was due to the fact that the city had not been represent- ed by a strong team for a number of years. The athletic park will be used by the high school and city football teams during the next few months. Already plans are being made for a city eleven and it is believed ‘a good schedule of games will be arranged. All-Salaried Team? No arrangements have been made for the 1917 baseball season. It has been reported that Bemidji will have an all-salaried team next season. Ath- letic association officials stated today that nothing would be done regard- ing the organization of the 1917 team until next spring. Whether or not some of the present players will be retained is not known. Frank Leads Batting. “The batting averages for members of the Bemidji team for the past sea- son who have taken part in one or more games are as follows: R H Pet. Benton . 4 3 .750 Allison . 3 2 .666 ‘Whaling 25 10 .400 Berrigan 26 10 .385 Trafton 8 3 .374 Frank 73 26 .356 Diedrich 63 21 .333 Woods . . 3 1 .333 Boudreau . 58 17 .293 White . 43 13 .300 Tanner . 68 17 .250 Howe .. 30 7 .230 C. Bailey . 10 .227 Kannerberg . 43 9 .200 Ericson ... 57 10 .176 E. Bailey . 48 7 125 Bell 9 1 111 The above percentages are subject to correction. Secured 182 Hits. The Bemidji team secured 182 hits to its opponents 136 hits. Kannerberg pitched nine games, of which six were victories, two defeats and one was a tie for Bemidji. Withers pitched one tie game and one victory. LaForce pitched one game, which was won by Little Falls. “Smoky” Sam White pitched five games, three of which were victories. His two defeats were against the fast Hibbing team, allowing only 9 hits in the two games. Clemons pitched one game which was lost to Hibbing. . Contests are Good. The summary of the season is as follows: Bemidji 7, Fosston 1; pitcher, Kan- nerberg; Bemidji, 9 hits, Fosston 6. Bemidji 8, Park Rapids 0; pitcher, Kannerberg; Bemidji 8 hits, Park Rapids 2. Bemidji 21, Bagley 2; pitcher, Kannerberg; Bemidji-19 hits, Bagley 6. Bemidji 8, Pine River 6; pitcher, Kannerberg; Bemidji 12 hits, Pine River 10. Bemidji 5, Grand Rapids 6; pitch- er, Kannerberg; Bemidji 6 hits, Grand Rapids 10. Bemidji 7, MelIntosh 5; pitcher, Kannerberg; Bemidji 11 hits, Me- Intosh 10. Bemidji 5, Pine River 1; pitcher, Kannerberg; Bemidji 8 hits, Pine River 6. Bemidji 3, Little Falls 8, (seven innings); pitcher, Withers; Bemidji 6 hits, Little Falls 4. Bemidji 1, Little Falls 4; pitcher, LaForce; Bemidji 4 hits, Little Falls 9. | French Army Smashmg Away At German Lines Like Gigantic Hammer Attack is Made at One Given Point Until It ig Believed That German Resistance is Broken; French M: ake Gains in Somme Region; Berlin Newspapers Attack Gerard for Alleged Stand. P ] RUSSIAN GENERAL CLAIMS TO HHAVE TAKEN 94,754 PRISONERS IN DRIVE (By Uni ‘With the French army on Somme, Aug. 17.—Like a gigantic multiplied sledge hammer, the French army is smashing away at the German lines on the Somme front. The new French offensive does not resemble the Russian steam roller. Instead the French hammer drives blow after blow at one given point until the French think it must break déwn the German lines and German resistance. Beat Back Germans. Paris, Aug. 17.-—(Official)—After a French assault beat back the Ger- mans on both banks of the Somme last night, they did not attempt coun- ter attacks. There is a lull in the fighting on the Somme front. British Make Gains. Paris, Aug. 17.—(Official)—Driv- ing forward in conjunction with the French, the British scored advances ted Press) near Guiltmont and captured 800 yards of German trenches west of the Fort Vaux woods. Russians Take Prisoners. Petrograd, Aug. 17.—The Russian General Sakaroff took 7,006 more prisoners. Since the beginning of the Russian offensive Sakaroff has taken 94,754 prisoners, 29 light and 17 heavy guns. Papers Attack Gemd. Berlin, Aug. 17.—Two prominent Berlin newspapers today vigorously attacked Ambassador Gerard for his attitude alleged displayed toward German censorship in confidential communication. American corre- spondents here protested to him against the British censorship and the Fstopping of mails. 1t is alleged that he headed the suggestion that no ac- tion be taken unless Germany re- leased news censorship. Withers; Bemidji 14 hits, Aitkin 7. Bemidji 13, Aitkin 0; pitcher, White; Bemidji 17 hits, Aitkin 4. Bemidji 2, International Falls 1; pitcher, White; Bemidji 6 hits, Inter- national Falls 9. Bemidji 2, Hibbicg 3; pitcher, ‘White; Bemidji 9 hits, Hibbing 6. Bemidji 2, Hibbing 11; pitcher, Clemons; Bemidji 6 hits, Hibbing 17. Bemidji 0, Hibbing 7; pitcher, Kannerberg; Bemidji 6 hits, Hib- bing 11. Bemidji 0, Hibbing 3; piteher, White; Bemidji 6 hits, Hibbing 3. Bemidji 16, Grand Rapdis 5; pitcher, White; Bemidji 17 hits, Grand Rapids 9. BORDER DOESN'T FEAR BIG RAILROAD STRIKE (By United Press) San Antonio, Tex., Aug. 17.—The U. S. army on the Mexican border does not fear the railway strike. Of- ficers of the southern department to- day stated that they have sufficient supplies here for sixty days. These can be conserved and made to last longer if necessary. TEACHERS’ CERTIFICATES ARE EXPECTED SOON Teachers’ certificates and marks, made by the teachers during the ex- aminations in July, are expected to arrive daily, according to an an- nouncement made by W. B. Stewart, county superintendent of schools, this morning. HEAVY RAIN STORM CAUSES SMALL DAMAGE A heavy rain storm early this morning caused small damage to crops in the vicinity of Bemidji. The rain is believed to have been the heaviest this year. FOUR MEN APPLY FOR NATURALIZATION PAPERS Four men, Austrians, living on homesteads near Waskish, today made application for naturalization papers. They were Jarsoiav. Dimla, Joseph Hindec, Alois Krakora and Frank Sunek. RESUMES ORIENTAL PASSENGER SERVICE (By United Press) San Francigco, Aug. 18.—The Pa- cific Mail Steamship company will resume its Oriental passenger ser- vice tomorrow when the oil burning, 10,000 ton steamer ‘‘Eduador” gets under way from here for Honolulu, Yokahoma, Kobe, Shanghai, Manila and Hong Kong. The Pacific Mail company quit the trans-Pacific trade when the sea- men’s law became effective, on the theory that the law imposed too many hardships on the steumshlp\compan- ies for the trade to be a paying proposition. But with freight bring- ing $20 a ton because of the war shortage of ships the company was soon reorganized. Mrs. A. A. Krueger returned yes- terday from Rochester, Minn., where she underwent four operations at the Bemidji 4, McIntosh 4 (seven in-|Mayo hnspltal nings); pitcher, Kannerberg; Be- midji 8 hits, McIntosh 9. Ploneer advertisements are re- Beniidji 16, Altkin 2; _ pitcher, | laule. G PRESBYTERIAN PIGNIC T0 BE HELD TOMORROW school The Presbyterian Sunday picnic, which was postponed on ac- count of rain, will be-held tomorrow if the weather permits. All picnickers are requested to be at the Presbyterian church at nine o’clock sharp, where they will be met by automobiles and taken to the head of the lake. A fine picnic ground has been se- lected and tents will be erected so that those wishing to go in bathing can have dressing room. Games will be provided for all. Bring full lunch baskets and come prepared for the sport, urges the committee. | GOVERNOR BURNQUIST GOES TO SUMMER HOME (By United Press) St. Paul, Minn., Aug. 17.—Gover- nor Burnquist today went to his sum- mer home at Fairmont, Minn. HUGHES GOES TO SAN FRANCISCO FOR ADDRESS (By United Press) Roseburg, Ore., Aug. 17.—Charles E. Hughes made the biggest jump of his campaign tour today when he went from Portland to San Fran- cisco. CARTER, zn NEW YORK EVENING SUN | 2o £ — RURAL SCHBOLS SEND IN COUNTY FAIR EXHIBITS Thirteen rural schools in the coun- ty have already sent to W. B. Stew- art, county superintendent of schools, their exhibits to the Beltrami county fair. This procedurc is rather un- usual as most of the exhibits from the county’s rural schools are not entered nnt‘l entry day. Districts which have sent their ex- hibits are: Districts No. 56, 42, 48, 120, 1{{,2, 82, 99, 17, 81, 108, 77 and the unorganized districts 10 and 25. Regardless of the poor condition of crops, which have caused large shortages throughout this distriet, reports from contestants in the boys’ and girls’ corn and potato contests indicate that-a fine showing will be made. ' ‘W. B. Stewart, county superintend- ent of schools, who is in charge of the work in this countr, speaks very op- timistically in regard to the work of the boys and girls. He said, “Every- thing is progressing nicely and as yet I have heard mo reperts that have proven discouraging on account of the poor year.” BAGLEY MINISTER AGCEPTS CALL TO NYMORE CHURGH Rev. O. P. Grambo of Bagley has arrived in Nymore ard has accepted the call of the Lutheran Free church there.-He will take the place va- cated by Rev. George Larson who re- sponded to a call from Thief River Falls. A glance at the want column may help you sell it. TWO ARRESTED ON LIQUOR CHARGES Louis Anderson of Bagley and Peter Stupar of Calumet were arrested this | morning by A. H. Jester, deputy U. S. marshal, on charges of introdu- cing liquor into Indian territory. Anderson, when arraigned, enter- ed a plea of not guilty to a charge of introducing 10 gallons of whisky into Indlan “lid” country, waived ex- amination and gave bonds to the amount of $300 for his appearance at Federal court. Stupar entered a plea of guilty and was committed to the St. Louis county jail at Duluth in default of bonds. He was charged with intro- ducing two gallons of alcohol into Indian territory. ROGHESTER MEN ARE PLEASED WITH FISHING J. Pierce, manager of the Empress theater and H. Simonton, connected with the Thatcher bakery of Roches- ter, Minn,, who have spent the past week on an outing trip at Grand Forks Bay and on the lakes in the vicinity of Bemidji, left yesterday for their homes, much enthused over the fine fishing near Bemidiji. During a bass fishing trip at Bass lake they made one the largest catch- es of the season. A 16-pound pickerel was the prize trophy of their expedition. “Although we had heard of -the fine fishing and hunting grounds in this part of the state, we never ex- pected such excellent luck. It far exceeds any reports we have heard.” Mrs. J. S. McDowell of the Me- Dowell Millinery store, returned to- day from a business trip to eastern points. Wilson Asks Presidents of Leading Railroads to Hok!@owfierence With Him (By United Press) Washington, Aug. 17.—Reaching an apparent deadlock in the attempt- ed settlement of the threatened rail- way strike, President Wilson has sent a telegram to the presidents of all great railway systems of the country asking them to confer with him per- sonally. He meets the brotherhood representatives this afternoon at three o’clock. “ Against Short Day. It was learned today that the presi- dent’s action in summoning the presidents of the railways resulted from the attitude of the railway man- ‘agers in a statement sent to President Wilson last night. The statement strongly indicated that the managers would not concede to the eight-hour day principle even for a proposed trial period. The managers here this morning were indisposed to recede from that position. Several said that they saw politics in the president’s efforts since adopting this plan. Presidents Respond. New York, Aug. 17.—A dozen rail- way presidents from big systems will leave here at four o’clock this after- noon in response to President Wil- son’s telegram. Several will leave Chieago this afternoon and will reach Washington tomorrow. (GLAIMED BY ANGLE “WET" VOTE SMALL Vote Without Three Precincts is 1548 for the “Drys” and 1,561 for the “Wets”; Much Interest Shown in Receipt of Late Returns; Reported That Vote Will Be Contested in Several Districts. “DRY” ADVOCATE URGES A TEST OF. 3 RED LKE RESERVATION INDIAN VOTE Matter May Be Taken to U. S. Supreme Court; Believed That Indians Would Favor Test; Rulien Gives “Drys” 6 Votes and “Wets” None; Alaska Gives “Wets” Majority of Two Votes; Few Corrections. ‘With but three precincts missing the "wéts" have a lead of only 13 votes over the “drys” in Beltrami county option election. BOTH SIDES; The “drys” are confident that the remaining three precincts will roll in a majority for them. Returns and corrections received today cut the “wet” lead from 78 votes to 13 votes. “dry” and 1,661 “wet.” Angle, the township in the Northwest Angle where the “wets” ex- pected to get’a large majority, only . cast nine votes, eight “wets” and one “dry.” The vote with without the three precincts is 1,648 Claimed by Both Sides. The three precincts which have not reported are Pioneer, Steener- Both sides claim that they will get a lead in these son and Big Grass. townships. Much interest was manifested in the outcome of the election today At all times there was a crowd in front of the Plo- neer bulletin board“and many telephone calls were received frdm out- lying districts in regard to the outcome of the election. by Bemidji .people. At one time the “drys” were seven votes in the lead and another time the vote was tied. Will Contest Districts. @ If there “drys” are defeated there is no question but that the vote will be contested. One report received to- day stated that election judges failed to qualify in one district and the re- port stated that it was helieved that several “ringers woted One Bemidji man notified ‘the Pio- neer today that he would donate $50 to the contesting of the vote if neces- sary. Contest Indian Vote. Another “dry” supporter urged that the Red Lake agency vote be con- tested. “Irrespective of who wins or loses,” he said, “I feel that the state and Fed- eral supreme courts should pass on the reservation Indian votes in county option or liquor electicns. We might just as well find out where the Indian rights commence and end, now as la- ter. I think that the Indians feel BAKER ENLARGES JEWELRY DEPARTMENT George T. Baker & Company, manu- enlarging their manufacturing department and mail order department. They are constructing a new office and dis- play platform. facturing jewelers, are FOUR THOUSAND LUTHER LEAGUERS IN CONVENTION (By United Press) Eagle Grove, Ia., Aug. 18.—Nearly four thousand visitors are here today at the opening session of the national convention of the Luther League, which will continue for two days. Among the delegates are 200 minis- ters and 500 laymen, also relatives of delegates and visitors from all over the United States. . FLOUR UP ANOTHER 30 CENTS ON BARREL Minneapolis, Minn., Aug. 17.—Top grades of Minneapolis flour ‘were held yesterday at $8.20 to $8.30 a barrel for carload lots. This was another 30-cent advance in the successive jumps of the past few weeks which has “carried flour up $2 a barrel. ‘Whether the end is yet in sight no- body knows, said the millers. Bakers said today the price of bread prob- ably would be increased or the size of the loaves cut when their present stocks of flour run out, but that im- mediate action is not expected. Miss Irene Powell entertained at a lawn party yesterday afternoom, the occasion being her birthday. The guests were Ruby Morris, Donna Morris, Lucella Hal- vorson, Margaret Lord, Loretta Aelin; Agnes Aelin, Anna May Aelin and Martha Gilmore. eleventh | the same way about it.” The election results in the towns and villages are as follows: * Town— Dry Wet Alaska .... eee B 1 Angle . se 1 8 Battle . A8 A Baudette . 8 9 Bemidji oo 26 24 Benville 28 Birch Birch Island . Blackduck Brook Lake .. Buzzle ... Durand .... Chilgren .... Cormant .. Eckles . Eland ... Eugene ... Frohn ... Grant Valley Gudrid . Hagali Hamre Hornet Jones . Kelliher .. Kiel .. Konig Lakewo0od ‘ws . Lammers .... Langor . Liberty . LeB wxe exs oxe em ox McDougald . Maple Ridge . Minnie .... Moose Lake . Myhre . Nebish .. Northern . Northwood .. O’Brien .. Port Hope . Prosper .. Potamo .. Quiring . Rapid River ..com.o e 10 Rulien ... . Roosevelt ..... Shooks . . Shotley . Spooner .. Spruce Grove .. Sugar Bush .. Summit ..... Swiftwater .. Taylor Turtle Lake Turtle River . ‘Wabanica ... Wheeler ‘Woodrow . ‘Waskish Bemidjl ....c00000 Baudette ... Blackduck Kelliher . Nymore . Redby Solway Spooner Tenstrike . Turtle River . Wilton .. Red Lake Agency .. Totals' ;