Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, January 20, 1917, Page 1

THE B / IDJ1 DAILY "VOLUME XV, NO. 21. DISINFECTENT 1S AFTERBASKETBALL GAME AT FOSSTON; YELLOW CROPS OUT Score 31 to 22, According to Manner of Referee’s Figuring; Return Game is Refused. FOSSTON PLAYERS WILL NOT COME TO BEMIDJI TONIGHT ‘Game Widely Advertised and Many Tickets Sold; Sportsmanship Utterly Lacking. 198 Basketball? .+ ! Bemidji high school team went ‘to “Fogston yesterday to play the high school team of that place a game of “basketball last evening and with the _game scarcely started Coach Juvrud’s proteges weren’t certain whether it was basketball they were supposed to be playing or had run up against a bunch of I. W. W. rioters. Perhaps the least said about it the better. The score was 31 to 22 in favor of the Fosston team. . The playing hall was so small that the local boys had to stick their feet ‘out of the window to put on their pants:when -they. changed suits:- ..—The decisions of-the-“home guard” referee needed a disinfectent..-. . : The ;wonder is'the Fosston players didn’t use clubs for they could have gotten away with it. Yellow Crops Out. . And after it was all over the brand -of sportsmanship seemingly para- mount_ in’ the Fosston high school .demonstrated. its self by the utter refusal/of the Fosston team to come to Bemidji and play the return game scheduled for this evening, after it had been extensively advertised and many-tickets sold in advance. Saffron? That’s putting it mildly. The game by rounds: FOSSTON BEMIDJI "Winne .. e ... Tanner Larson .. F. . Plummer + Fogelberg C .. Warfield Movald ... .G.. ... Bailey _‘Granum ........G......... Gainey 5 Phibbs Field baskets—Bemidji: Tanner '3, Plummer 1, Bailey 1, Phibbs 1, Warfield 4; Fosston—Winne 5, Lar- son 1, Fogelberg 4, Movald 4. Free throws—Bemidji, 2, Fosston 3. TOWN CAPTURED IN DESPERATE BATTLE p (By United Press) Berlin, Jan. 20.—The capture of the Roumanian town of Nanesti on the river Sereth in hand-to-hand fighting is renorted today. The cap- ture was effected despite deep snow. BEMIDJi ~VET” CALLED Dr. J. Warninger, the Bemidji vet- erinarian, was called to the farm of John Broun in the town of Holst last ‘Tuesday. Mr. Broun had a very sick horse which demanded the attention of the veterinary surgeon. Dr. War- ninger left for his home at Bemidji ‘Wednesday.—Bagley Independent. s Wi S GUEST OF JUDGE H, G. McMurray arrived from Du- Juth today and will be the guest of Joseph E. Harris, judge of probate, until the first of the week, when he will return to his home in Edmore, N. D. ADVANCE FOR SHOW Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Barnum, ad- -vance agents for the show, “In “Walked Jimmy,” are busines; visitors in Bemidji today. The show con- tains 20 people and a carload of 'scenery. . NOTED SKI JUMPER VISITS BEMIDJI RUN Among the visitors to Bemidji yes- terday was G. C. Torguson, vice presi- dent of the National Ski association, whose home is at Glenwood, Minn. Mr. Torguson represents Lippincott’s of Philadelphia. When Mr. Torguson learned that ‘Bemidji had a ski run and toboggan slide he immediately hiked for the foot of Tenth street and with his ar- rival there was consternation among the youngsters for Mr. Torguson just naturally “got into the game” and soon had the youngsters doing the ski slide properly. He has a record of 126 feet for ski jumping, which is “some jump”’ as ski records go. But one thing Bemidji has to be thankful for to Mr. Torguson and that is that he quickly showed the local Carnival association that the ski slide was not what it should be and with a pencil substantiated his point. The “take off” of the slide is wrong and the jump is not a little dangerous. The result is, the slide is to be reconstructed to obviate any danger and make it more enjuyable. *| Ward, i | l AMERICAN PR!I‘{CESS NU Photo by American Press Association. Princess De Faucigny-Lucinge et Coligny, formeiy BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA. SATURDAY EVENING, JANUARY 20, 1917. ~. Joseph Stickney, the widow ot a millionaire coal opera- tor of this country, is now spending all her time rutnistering to the French maimed. ! - ICE RINK OPENED: SKATERS THRONG ILLUMINED LAKE Skaters of Bemidji were plentiful last_evening at the opening of the Carnival association ice rink at the foot of Third street and they enjoyed themselves to the fullest. The snow, which fell the night be- fore and on yesterday, made the sur- face of the ice a little rough but otherwise there was nothing to mar the pleasure of the skaters. Electric light illumined the skating rinks and the warming house prevented anyone getting chilled. The rink will be kept in as good condition by the city co-operating with the Carnival association mem- bers, and with the toboggan and ski slides Bemidji lovers of outdoor sports have no reason for complaint this winter. PINE RIVER WILL FILL . FOSSTON’S FLUNK TONIGHT The streak of yellow shown by the Fosston high school basketball team in refusing to play in Bemidji to- night, after being heavily adver- tised, need not deter Bemidji fans from witnessing a good game for Coach Juvrud succeeded late this af- ternoon in getting Pine River high school team to come and fill the date. All tickets purchased for the Foss- ton game will admit to the game with Pine River and it is hoped a large crowd will be present to give the game Pine River lads a rousing reception. MUSTERING OUT OF GUARD COMMENCES (By United Press) St. Paul, Jan. 20.—Members of the Minnesota brigade staff were mus- tered out of service today. The offi- cers were General F. G. Reesche, Du- luth; Major A. M. Nelson, Fairmont. The troops will be mustered out com- mencing next Wednesday. ACCOMPANIED TEAM Among those who accompanied the Bemidji basketball boys to Fosston yesterday were Harold White, James Severn Hook and John Hedeen. They returned to Bemidji last’ evening. FIRST HOCKEY GAME SCHEDULED TOMORROW Bemidji -will have {ts first hockey game tomorrow afternoon on the new rink on the lake at the foot of Third street and a large crowd will no doubt be present. The teams will be of the pick-up brand, but both composed of several of the best players in the city. One team will be headed by H. E. Reyn- olds and the other by Ira Cool. Play will start at 2:30 o’clock,and an interesting scramble is predicted. GUEST CALL UNEXPECTED ‘An enjoyable surprise party was given Mrs. H. Revoir when a num- ber of friends made an unexpected call. The evening was passed with games, music and other ways and lunch was served. , Those present were: Messrs. and Mesdames W. M. Sherwood, Alex Breyette, Fred Re- voir, Edward Revoir; Misses Mills, Pearl Collard, Bessie Malone, Mable Revoir, Myrtle Rockensock, Ruth Collard, Myrtle Collen, Florence Re- voir, Hazel Harding; Henry Wills, James Rogers, Arthur Breyette, El- mer Revoir, Charles Parker. The sponsors for the surprise were Mrs. Fred Revoir and Miss Florence Revoir. HE KKK H KK KKK E KKK * +* TO CALL ABSENT SENATORS (By United Press) Washington, Jan. 20.— Tick! Tick! Tick! “No Quor- um—the doorkeeper will lock the doors, the ' sergeant-at- arms (via the ticker) will no- tify the absentees and the clerk will call the roll” And the “absentees,” reclining in their private offices in the Senate Office building, sev- eral blocks from the capitol, will glance at the tape and hurry, via the subterranean passageway, ‘to the Senate chamber to answer ‘Pres- ent.” This will be the future pro- cedure in the upper house of Congress, and possibly the lower, if plans being formu- lated today carry. The Sen- ate chamber is to be connect- ed up with the Senate office building, across the way with a regular “ticker” service, as are stock brokerage offices. 1223223383823 823222238822232 22221 * HHHEE K KKK KKK KKK FORMER JAPANESE ENVOY EXPECTED TO STRENGTHEN RUSS0-JAP ALLIANCE , (By United Press) Tokio, Jan. 20.—Chosen with the idea that he further the cause of friendship between Japan and Rus- sia and strengthen the alliance re- cently concluded between the two erstwhile enemies, Viscount Yasuya Uchida, ambassador to the United States.in 1909-11, has been appoint- ed as the new Japanese envoy to Russia. Viscount Uchida fills the post made vacant when Viscount Motono was recalled to accept the position of for- KA A A AR A A AR AR A A AR AT A A A Ak dhkkkk ok eign minister in the new Terauchi|. ministry. Besides his term in Wash- ington, he has acted as ambassador to Vienna, minister to China and was foreign minister in 1911. He is con- sidered one of the most able diplo- mats in Japan. B. A. S. CLUB AGAIN DEFEATS THE B. A. C'S. The. B. A. S. club again defeated the B. A. C. basketball five this morn- ing by 20 to 13 in the armory. For the losers, Tommy Simons played a star game and Herbert Wilcox also showed up well for the winners. The teams lined up as follows: B. A. S.—Ted Sexton and Bob Nay- lor, forwards; Kip Phibbs and Bert Naylor, guards; H. Wilcox, center. B. A. C.—Leslie Raco and John Henry, forwards; Phil Decker and Tom Simons, guards, and John Koors, center. PERSHING'S WITHDRAWAL PRACTICALLY BEGINS (By United Press) El Paso, Jan. 20.—While official announcement is lacking, every indi- cation points to the withdrawal of Pershing’s expedition from Mexico soon. In fact it is virtually com- menced. Reports today state that the Amer- jcan camp at El Valle, Pershing’s most southern outpost, was broken yesterday and the troops started northward o join he main camp at Colona Dublan. MEETING ENDS TONIGHT ‘The annual business meeting of the Swedish Lutheran church will come to a close this evening and all members are requested tc be present. STUDENT IS ILL Miss Eleanore Schulda of Ten- strike, who is a student in the Be- midji high school, is ill and unable to attend school. Chicago maintains an evening school for the study of municipal af- fairs and problems. SWISS RESERVISTS IN UNITHD STATES " CALLEDTO COLORS (By United Press) Washington, Jan. 20.—Swiss Min- ister Reiter, acting upon instructions from his home government, today is- sued an order through the Swiss con- suls in America for all reservists on conditional leave to return to the fatherland immediately. The reason of the order is creating considerable speculation. EASTER PROGRAM TOPIC FOR TEACHERS' DISCUSSION Twenty-five teachers of the Pres- byterian Sunday school met last eve- ning at the parsonage of the church and discussed the needs of the work in the various classes. Among other things, it was decided to curtain off the, basement so each class would oc- cupy individual compartments and aveid confusion. ; The program for Easter was also broached and plans will be perfected for observance of the anniversary. BRIEF SERVICES FOR MANILLA BAY HERO (By United Press) Washington, Jan. 20.—Brief but impressive ceremonies were held over the body of the late Rear Ad- miral Dewey today in the rotunda of the state capitol building. Foreign diplomats and United States officials were present in large numbers and the last tributes were paid to the hero of Manilla bay be- fore the body was removed. IS CONVALESCING Miss Elsie Klinger of Pinewood, a sister of Mrs. Archie Fenton, of this city, who was operated upon a week ago at St. Anthony’s hospital, is con- valescing. MRS. LUEDEMAN HOSTESS Mrs. A. H. Luedeman entertained at a Kensington this afternoon in honor of Mrs. J. J. McDowell, who will leave Monday for home in Aber- deen, S. D. WETS WANT VOTE Duluth, Jan. 20.——New “wet” peti- tions, asking for a vote on amerd- merits to the Hicken cod2 “at a spe- cial election to »2 held on general election day,”’ were placed in circu- lation yesterday by officials of the Duluth Retail Liquor Dealers’ asso- ciation. SERVICES AT SOLWAY Rev. Osmund Johnson, pastor of | the First Scandinavian Lutheran church, will conduct services in Sol- way Sunday. vices in the Norwegian church here with, the exception of Sunday school at noon. REPORT TEUTONS MASS ON SWISS BORDER (By United Press) London, Jan. 20.—Reports reach- ing here mention the massing of large forces of Germans on the Swiss border, and this is believed to be the cause of the order to all reservists in the United States to return home immediately. SWINSON RETURNS Thomas W. Swinson, city engineer, returned last evening from St. Paul where he attended the grand lodge of the Masons. There will be no ser-!| RSES WOUNDED FRENCH |TIMELY AID gunien ot FOSSTON FROM RUIN; CHTY HALL IN ASHES . (Special to Pioneer) Fosston, Jan. 20.—Timely aid and the fact that a wind was not blowing was all that save the business sec- tion of Fosston from being swept yesterday afternoon when the city hall was destroyed by fire. The fire originated from a stove in the city hall, a hot fire having been built in the stove and then left alone during the noon hour. Thursday - night the . fire depart- ment was called to the Lyceum thea- ter to put out a fire and the hose was in the department’s headquar- ters drying. The fire originating in the fire department - quarters had gained such headway when discov- ered that the apparatus was wrapped in flames, preventing the firemen from rendering any aid. Not until the intense heat blew the doors open was it known that the city hall was doomed. T McIntosh was firat appealed to for aid and a freight train, due to reach that town at that time, yncoupled a couple of cars and brought the Mc- Intosh department to Fosston. The office of the Stadsvold Mill- ing company was also destroyed, and a pool hall also went the way of the burned structures. On the west side of the city is a furniture store and on the east side of the city hall is a clothing store. The effects in these stores were safely gotten out but smoke poured into both stores. So fierce was the heat from the burn- ing ‘structures plate glass in stores across the street were cracked. EXTRASLEEPERPROVIDED FOR ST. PAUL PILGRIMS The M. & I railway is going to see that the Bemidji pilgrims to the St. Paul winter sports carnival are well taken care of and today an- nounced that on the evening of Jan- uary 31, train No. 34, the regular Twin City train, will carry an extra sleeper. BAUDETTE LAND FILINGS Baudette, Minn., Jan. 20.—Mrs. Ingeborg Strom of Spooner and Eu- gene. Hazeltine of Deep Haven filed on Volstead’s claims. Lars Osland of -Pitt, Bdward -S.. Johnson of. ‘Wil- liams, Joseph Lalli of Pitt, Elbert Thompson of Spooner, Hans Ohrt of Graceton, Charles Hill of Graceton and Grace Dersch of Bankton filed on claims before U. S. Land Commis- sioner Morris Fillett of this place last week. OUT OF HOSPITAL Mrs. J. C. Courtney, who under- went an operation at St. Anthony’s hospital two weeks ago, has recovered sufficiently to be taken to her home yesterday. ILLINOISAN BUYS LAND Grand Rapids, Minn., Jan. 20.— Charles L. Rogers of Mendota, Il who came here last fall to buy some potatoes for people whom he repre- sented, liked the country, and had been here but a few days when he bought 200 acres of land in the West Cohasset country. Shortly afterward he purchased the J. A. Vanpatter farm of 113 acres and the Charles Roderick place of forty acres, both adjoining his land. FARMER HAS NARROW ESCAPE FROM DEATH Winona, Minn., Jan. 20.—Walter Oech, a Money Creek farmer, had a narrow escape from death when a gasoline engine exploded and threw the burning fluid on his clothing, de- stroyed a granary containing 400 bushels of grain and resulted in the wrecking of the engine. Oech rolled in the snow and saved his life. NEW CAFE IS OPEN; OWNERS WELL KNOWN The new Third Street cafe opened today for business and was largely patronized on its initial bow to the { people of Bemidji. The new cafe is under the man- agement of Cushner & Dunn, former- ly of the Dalton restaurant. It is spacious, well equipped, attractive and nothing seemingly left undone that would detract from its pur- post. SHOWER FOR BRIDE Mrs. Walter Forsyth, who was a December bride, was given a miscel- laneous shower Thursday evening at the home of Miss Ellen Neumann. Those present included Mrs. Susan Schmitz, Misses Edith Schmitt, Beat- rice Kirk, Mabel Aubolee, Lottie French, Florence Graton, Beryl Jar- vis, Julia Simons, Myrtle Madson, Magdalene Sadick, Malina Calier, Mae Ripple, Margaret Ripple, Mae Auger, Frances McManus, Margaret Stevens, Agnes Schultz and Ellen Neumsnn Mus and cards fushined the eunce-tainment. Lunea was served at 11 o’clock. 40 CENTS PER MONTH. X 1KtE SUBMARINES CARRIED ON RAIDER, REPORTS CAPTAIN OF CAPTURED SHIP Under-Sea Terrors of “Baby” Type, Being Only 18 Feet Long; Fully Equipped for Work. EACH SUBMARINE FILLED WITH DEADLY TORPEDOES British Admiralty Today Again Sends Out Warnings to Vessels in Atlantic Ship Lanes, (By Charles Stewart) " Copyright United Press - Buenos Ayres, Jan. 20.— Pigmy submarines, 18 feet long, are carried by the German raid- er which is raiding entente com- merce in Atlantic waters. The captain of the British steamer Netherby Hall, among those landed from the German prize ship Hudson Maru at Per- nambuco, is authority for the statement that the raider car- ries three submarines of the baby. type, and are capable of operating within a small radius. The torpedoes are said to be ! equipped with torpedoes and dynamite ammunition. | Warnings Sent Out. | (By United Press) New York, Jan. 20.—British war- ships are again sending out warnings to entente merchantmen against a German raider believed to be near Atlantic steamship lanes near this port. Prizes in Port. Amsterdam, Jan. 20.—The Brit- ish steamer Yarrowdale is officially announced to have been brought in- to harbor with survivors, and also other German prizes, at Swinemunde, according to the Cologne Gazette to- day. U. S. Fears Complications. Washington, Jan. 20.—Danger of complications with Germany over marine problems seemed today to be nearer than at any time during the war. The capture of neutrals and making them prisoners, plus the strong trend of German sentiment toward widespread submarine activ- ity makes the possibilities even more ominous. VESSEL SENDS “S. 0. §.” CALL DURING NIGHT (By United Press) Halifax, Jan. 20.—Distress calls from an unidentified vessel were re- ceived here during last night and are believed to have come from the Swedish steamer Scandinavic, sup- posedly bound from Norfolk to Chris- tiania. BAGLEY IS AWAKE Thursday witnessed the completion of the Jefferson highway within the limits of the village of Bagley, when the Great Northern railway con- structed a new railway crossing across the track at the south end of main street. This crossing has long been needed as almost the entire traffic from south of the village crosses at this point. ARTILLERY IN ACTION (By United Press) Paris, Jan. 20.—The official re- port today states that violent artil- lery action is raging on the western ‘1front. COUNTY SUPERINTENDENTS MEET FOR CONFERENCE County superintendents from Clearwater, Red Lake, Cass, Koo- chiching and Beltrami counties met yesterday in the court house at Be- midji and discussed affairs germain to the schools of these counties, the meeting being of the group gather- ings vogue throughout the state in the interests of the rural schools. The conferences are held at some central point in any group of coun- ties convenient and are called by the department of education of Minne- sota, and topics of importance are broached and discussed. At the meeting Friday were J. H. Sommervold, superintendent of Clear- water county, Miss Green of Red Lake county, R. F. Ross of Cass county, D. B. Jewell of Koochiching and W. B. Stewart of Beltrami county. Miss Anne Shelland, assistant in the state rural school commision, was in charge and another distinguished visitor was P. C. Tonning, assistant state superintendent. President Brown of the St. Cloud Normal was another prominent educator at the conference.