Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, January 30, 1917, Page 1

VOLUME XV, NO. 29. BRITISH_VESSELS AREPROWLINGOFF - NEW YORK COAST, AWAITING RAIDER Report of Daring Coup on Part of German Destroyer Cause of Unusual Vigilance. 'RUMORED PLAN TO ATTACK SHIPS OFF NANTUCKET LIGHT “Third Conference of Entente Powers Being Held Today at Petrograd; Co-operation Sought. " (By United Press) New York, Jan. 30.—British war+ ships are prowling off the coast be- yond New York, according to reports from shipping circles today. Their vigilance is due to the reported pres- ence of a German raider planning a special coup along the regular At- lantic route beyond Nantucket light-- +ship. Squadron is Coming. ‘New York, Jan. 30.—The entire North Atlantic squadron of the Brit- ish navy has been ordered to waters adjacent to New York. This is an authoritive statement. Reports of ' steamship masters brought to this port and taken to Halifax caused the issuance of orders to the squadron to search for sus- pected German raiders. B x Entente Conferénce. - London, Jan. 30.—The third con- ference seeking co-operation of all forces of -all entente nations is in progress today at Petrograd. MUST FILE PETITIONS 10 DAYS BEFORE FEB. 20 All those who aspire”to become candidates for office at the elections ., to be held February 20 should have their petitions filed by February 10, ten days before the date of the elec- { tion. MEETING POSTPONED The meeting of the Teachers’ Training class has been postponed until Tuesday, February 5. CROOKSTON PIGGER FINED Crookston, Minn., Jan. 30.—Julius Jepson was found guilty in municipal court of selling liquor here without a licemse. Oscar Grothe was state’s witness. Municipal Judge L. E. Goss- man fined Jepson $30 and costs or thirty days’ imprisonment. Jepson may appeal. LATEST REPORTS OF THE BATTLE FRONTS (By United Press) Berlin, Jan. 30.—Unsuccessful eve- ning attacks by French forces against heights 304 are reported today in the official war office announcement. Germans Checked. Paris, Jan. 30.—Infantry fire stopped the German attack on French trenches in the region of hill 304, the war office reported today. Intermittent cannon fire aided the re- mainder of the front and three enemy aeroplanes were brought down, adds the report. SCHOOL STOCK GETS TOP MARKET PRICE Crookston, Minn., Jan. 30.—The Northwest Experimental station at Crookston has shipped over $1,800 worth of live stock to the Fergus Falls Packing company. The ship- ment comprised fifty-seven hogs, re- ported to be as good as any in the valley, and two best grade of beef cattle. All of the animals were raised out at the farm school and the stock is the product of modern and scien- tific methods of stock raising. The Fergus Falls packers paid the top price for the entire carload, it was announced by agricultural school officials. The hogs, while only eight months old averaged 265 pounds each which is considered a remarkable record and illustrates the practical work that is being carried out at the Northwest School of Agriculture Ex- perimental station. DICAIRE LEAVES GRAND; NOW AT THE MARKHAM Marcus Dicaire has resigned his position with the Grand theater and tomorrow commences work for Ralph Lycan at the cigar counter of the Markham hotel. With the comple- tion of the new Elks Temple, Mr. Ly- can will open a fine cigar and peri- odical store in the temple and take personal charge and Mr. Dicaire will be employed in the new location. DAINTY JAPANESE NURSE FRENCH WOUNDED I Photo by American Press Association. Picturesque Nipponese Red Cross BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 30, 1917. rorkers have been caring for the wounded allies in France GRAND RAPIDS QUINT HERE THURSDAY NIGHT; MEETS B1G BEMIDG Thursday evening of this week there is going to be one of the best basketball games of the season play- ed at ‘the Armory when the “Invin- cibles”” from Grand Rapids come for a game with the Big Bemidg team. Manager C. M. Jacobson of the lo- cals received-a -letter this morning from Glen Peck, a former member of the Big Bemidg team, informing him of the coming of the Grand Rap- ids quintet. Peck was a star guard on the Big Bemidg team and will appear against his old teammates® in the battle Thursday evening. There is keen rivalry between Grand Rapids and Bemidji in sports and while the visitors are coming heralded as something out of the or- dinary yet Manager Jacobson says ‘his boys will be “there” all the way and back. The game should be a rattling good one as the Bemidg five is stepping fast and- getting their play down to a fine point. The game will be called at 8:45 . lo’clock to allow fans to attend-the motion picture shows before the game. MAYOR TO PURCHASE ELK TEMPLE HARDWARE While Mayor Vandersluis is in St. Paul attending the carnival he will also take time to do-a little shopping and purchase part of the hardware to go into the handsome new Elks temple now in the course of comple- tion. PATIENT IMPROVES Miss Florence Gratton, who was operated upon yesterday morning at St. Anthony’s hospital for appendic- itis, is getting along nicely after the operation. MEN’S AID MEETING The Men's Aid of the Lutheran Free church will meet at the home of Mrs. Dinehart tonight at 8 o’clock. FIRST CHAMPIONSEiP - GAME PLAYED FRIDAY Another basketball game is on the tapis for this week and it should prove of much interest in that Be- midji high school team meets the ‘Wadena high school five Friday eve- ning at the armory in the first game of the district high school champion- ship race. ‘Wadena will play hard to win and so will Coach Juvrud’s boys and Juv- rud is going hard after the district chnmp!onship penmant. GERMANY’S ANSWER HANDED TO GERRARD . (By United Press) Berlin, Jan. 30.—Germany has handed her answer to American Am- bassador Gerard on the sinking of the steamer Trasterrack, last Novem- ber 16. The note says the steamer was stopped by a submarine and the crew left on signal without complication. Then the submarine sunk the ship as a hostile craft. WETS AND DRYS “ARM” the coming “wet” and “dry” fight are now organizing for the campaign and it is expected that they will be ready for battle by the latter part | Duluth, Jan. 30.—Both forces ini | | 'HANLEY SPEAKS AT BAPTIST CHURCH SERVICES ATTRACTING LARGE AUDIENCES The service at the Baptist church last night attracted a full house. The first half hour Mr. Fagenstrom de- votes to boys and girls. Tonight he will talk to them on “Don’t Fool Yourself,” illustrated by many ex- periments. The service tonight will close early to give all an opportunity to hear Governor Hanly at the Meth- odist church. All evening services begin promptly at 7:30 o’clock. Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock there will be a meeting for older boys. Mr. Fagenstrom requests boys to bring with them all kinds of balls, which he desires to use for demon- strations. Young people and high school stu- dents are earnestly.lnvited‘to attend the evening services. $476,000 WERE WON - ON PEACE HUNCHES, SAYS WITNESS TODAY (By United Press) New York, Jan. 30.—Bernard Baruch cleared $476,000 playing peace hunches during three days in December, e told the leak probe com- mittee today. i 1f he had known what was coming trom Washington he would have sold all day on December 20 instead of covering part by short selling by buying United States Steel, and his profits would have been much larger, | he told the committee. GOING TO ST. PAUL Nels Loitved and son- Roland, will leave this evening fors St. Paul and Chicago where they will spend two; or three weeks. At St. Paul they will transact business and also at- tend the carnival and in Chicago they will attend the cement show, Mr. Loitved being in the cement business in this city. WILL TAKE THE “GIN” OUT OF VIRGINIA Virginia, Minn., Jan. 30.—As a climax of a “men’s qnly" meeting, attended by 1,500 people, 426 signed cards as members of the Virginia Anti-Booze association at an enthu- siastic meeting at the Aldrich taber- nacle. The request that the, men join the association came after Evan-l gelist Aldrich had held his large au- dience spellbound for two hours. The cards were eagerly signed af- ter the majority of the audience had taken their places on the platform at the request of aldrich. Among the signers of the cards were R. J. McGhee, president of the city council and school board mem- ber, merchants, workers and others. All races and creeds were among those present. Some colored resi- dents were in the audience and they signed the cards. It was announced that association officers would be an- nounced later. “Dirty Bunch of Liars.” “The booze gang by their acts to- | ward me here have aroused the hat-| red of all Christians here toward their traffic,” said Aldrich. “They' are a dirty bunch of liars. They! have been after me for nine years| and cannot find anything against my | character. | ““Old Virginia was built with booze | money and your politics is controlled by the brewery gang. The saloons do not make your city prosperous.” CHURCH THIS EVENING Ex-Governor Frank Hanly of In- diana speaks tonight at the Meth- odist church under the auspices of '\ HISTORIC cow KIckd QVRHTES STOVE; TURNS hinotLk INTO ROAST BEEF One of the most notable incidents in the annals of the United States was that on October 9, 1871, when Mrs. O'Leary’s cow kicked over a lamp in the stable and started the historic fire which swept Chicago and brought the O’Leary cow undying fame. - But Mrs. O'Leary’s cow had noth- ing on A.. 0. Akre’s cow of Bemidji, not in the opinion of Mr. Akre, any- how, for the Akre cow last night kicked over.an oil stove in her stall in the Akre barn in the Fifth ward and transformed herself from an em- “|inently respectable milk producer in- to roast beef and the barn from a comfortable habital for stock into a pile of charred boards. That was about 8 o’clock. Mr. Akre had placed the small oil stove in the stall of the cow to keep her warm but for some reason not clear bossy took exceptions to the presence of the stove or else careless- ly stretched in'her slumbers. The fire department prevented the NOTEDL W. W, LEADER HAS LANDED IN JAIL ON CHARGE OF RIOT Hibbing, Minn., Jan. 30.—George Andreytchine, alias George Eiloff, who figured prominently in the I. W. W. mine strike here last year, was arrested, ordered deported, then re- leased, has come back, but his re- turn landed him in jail, as he was arrested here Saturday night by Deputy Sheriff Peter Wring on a bench warrant charging rioting. He was taken as he left the Oliver ho- tel, where he conferred with Joe Eittor, another I. W. W. leader. Andreytchine was arrested on an indictment returned by the grand jury at Virginia last summer charg- fng him with inciting riot. His friends are making an effort to se- cure bail for him. If he does not furnish bail he will be taken to the county jail at Virginia and probably to Duluth jail till his trial. . The return of Andreytchine nat- urally created a flurry, but his ar- rest prevented his making an ad- dress as he expected, at the meetings here and in Chisholm Sunday. “The officers were tipped off when I left Chicago that I was coming fere. It s only the working of the master hand that brings me into jail today,” he stated. He was visited on Sunday by many I. W. W. leaders. Andreytchine, who appears well in health, but a little the worse for wear, is now editor of a Bulgarian I. W. W. paper in Chicago, and claims he is making good. NORWEGIAN STEAMER ARGO REPORTED SUNK| (By United Press) London, Jan. 30.—The Norwegian steamer Argo has been sunk, accord- ing to an announcement made today. Nine of the crew have been landed. JEWELS ARE LOST St. Paul, Jan. 30.—St. Paul police have found no trace of the jewels val- ued at $1,000 lost by Mrs. O. C. Neu- man, wife of Representative Neuman. WOMEN PROTEST St. Paul, Jan. 30.—The pardon pe- tition of “Kid” Scully was linked with the Bragdon case by a delega- tion of 15 Minneapolis and St. Paul club women protesting to the state board of pardons today against exten- sion to clemency to Scully. PERSHING GUARDS REAR OF DEPARTING TROOPS (By United Press) El Paso, Jan. 30.—With two regi- ments of cavalry, General Pershing is remaining behind the main body of the departing American expedi- tion at Colinia Dublan in order to protect American Mormon settlers who are unable to escape. When the last settlers are gone Pershing will hurry north with the cavalry to act as rear guard. ASSISTANCE SENT TO STEAMER ON ROCKS (By United Press) New York, Jan. 30.—A boat from the United States life saving station at Sandy Hook put out early today to assist an unidentified steamer on the rocks near the wreck of the United States transport Sumner. The identity of the ship is mot known. AID SOCIETY GUEST The Ladies’ Aid society of the Presbyterian church will be enter- tained by the Sixth division at the home of Mrs. George Cochran, 500 of this week. The campaign mana-|the Woman's Study club and a large | Minnesota avenue, Thursday after- gers will be announced within the | audience is expected to be present.|noon at 3 o’clock. All the ladies are most cordially invited. next two or three days. At least there should be. flames spreading to the house and other nearby structures. SEATTLE MAYOR SAYS ° INDICTMENT A “FAKE” Seattle,, Wash., Jan. 30.—Leaders of the prohibition movement here said that in all probability their or- ganization “would- offer financial aid for the defense of Hiram C. Gill, mayor- Seattle, who, with Chief of Police Charles Beckingham, four city detectives and Robert Hodge, for- mer sheriff of King county, was in- dicted by the Federal grand jury on charges of conspiring to violate the interstate commerce law by bringing liquor into the state. Gill announced that he and Beckingham would de- mand speedy trials. The mayor de- clared that the indictment was a “fake.” - . “The charges,” he said, “are plain jobbery at the hands of the discred- ited bootleggers I prosecuted so vig- orously.” GREATEST DAY IN GOMPERS’ HISTORY New York, Jan. 30.—Samuel Gom- pers, president of the American Fed- eration of Labor, received one of the greatest ovations of his career when he arose to speak yesterday at the close of a testimonial dinner attend- ed by more than 1,000 labor leaders from all parts of the country. Mr. Gompers urged organized workmen to think about peacé, to work for peace and to pray for peace. The dinner marked the 67th an- niversary of Mr. Gompers' birth, the completion of his 50 years of service in the cause of union labor and his golden wedding anniversary. Presi- dent Wilson sent a letter of greeting and congratulation. NEW GREAT NORTHERN BRIDGE Red Lake aFlls, Minn., Jan. 30.— The Great Northern railway this weeks starts to build a steel bridge with a sixty-eight-foot span across the Red Lake river, one and a half miles northeast of here. The esti- mated cost of the bridge is $12,500 and it will take two months to com- plete. The improvement is a much needed one. GERMANY IS HOLDING NEUTRAL PRISONERS (By United Press) Lohdon, Jan. 30.—Germany is keeping as *“war prisoners” all neut- ral members of the crews of the arm- ed prizes taken by the latest German raider. According to stories of the neutral survivors from the Yarrow- dale arriving at Copenhagen, there are 26 such survivors, consisting of Americans, Swedes and Norwegians who had been taken from unarmed vessels. HEAVY QUAKE REPORTED FROM CLEVELAND TODAY (By United Press) Cleveland, O., Jan. 30.—The sem- siograph stignant last night recorded the most severe earthquake in two years, it was announced this morn- ing. Ne reports of any serious dis- turbances have been heard of. NEWSPAPERS BOOST PRICE Sandusky, Ohio, Jan. 30.—Because of the high cost of print paper and other materials, the Sandusky Star- Journal, evening, and the Sandusky Register, morning, will advance their subseription prices from 2 to 3 cents per copy and from 10 cents to 12 cents per week. REMEMBER M’KINLEY Washington, Jan. 30.—Official Washington yesterday wore carnation blossoms in honor of the 74th anni- versary of the birth of the late Presi- dent McKinley. EROTA AL s | IS FREED OF BOOZE CHARGE: HEARING IS BRIEF BEFORE SIMONS Redby Postmaster Arrested on Alle- gation That He Lifted the “Lid” in Dry Territory. 40 CENTS PER MONTH. LITTLE TO SAY ON MATTER OTHER THAN “TRIVIAL” Leaves fbr St. Paul After Acquittal to Take in Carnival, Also Short Business Course. John B. Hanson, postmaster at Redby, was arraigned today before United States Commissioner Simons in Bemidji on a charge of having in- troduced liquor into “lid” territory and was acquitted of the charge, the hearing being decidedly brief. Mr. Hanson has little to say re- garding his arrest other than he was placed in a false position on a trivial matter. He says he has too much business as postmaster and his store to give any attention to the hand- ling of booze as a side line. After the court proceedings, Post- master Hanson left for St. Paul to attend the carnival and also to at- tend a short course in merchandising, being held at the state university. U-27 WAS TEUTON DIVER SUNK, REPORT (By United Press) London, Jan. 30.—The German submarine reported sunk near. Ham- merfest was the U-27, according to information received here today. COUNTY SOCIETY OF RED LAKE MEETING Red Lake Falls, Minm., Jan. 30.— Directors of the Red Lake County Agricultural society have elected the following officers for the ensuing years: President, Joseph J. Helm: vice president, J. D. Houston (bhoth re- elected): treasurer, J. H. Wagner. No secretary had been elected and it is probable one will he chosen from outside the board of directors. In order to decrease the indebtedness a vigorous campaign will be pushed to sell $1,500 worth of stock in the as- sociation. Each of the three banks has subseribed $60 worth already, with a promise of $40 apiece addi- tiomal if the stock sold totals $1,500. County fair enthusiasts will see to it that the banks are called upon to redeem their promises. COMMERCIAL CLUB LUNCH TONORROW Lunch will be served at the Com- mercial ¢lub tomorrow noon and all who intend to be present should no- tify the steward as soon as possible. LIKE MANY OTHI::RS Hibbing, Mirn, Jan. 30.—The members of Company M voted a un- animous “no’” on the proposition to take the Federal oath, which makes them subject to call by the Federal government at any time for a period of six years, at a meeting held in the armory. NEW TOBOGGAN RULES ARE TO BE ENFORCED The new rules drawn for the Car- nival association for use of the new toboggan slide are going to be en- forced, specially on Saturday after- noons and Sundays, and there will be some one present to see that the rules are enforced and promote the safety of those who are at the slide ‘to enjoy themselves. Last Sunday there was a crowd of small boys at the foot of the tobog- gan engaged in throwing snowballs at coasters and making themselves a nuisance generally and their actions caused some spills which might have resulted seriously. That’s going to be stopped. Likewise is the practice on the part of some ‘“‘showing off” in stand- ing up and spilling themselves gen- erally, incidentally spoiling some of the hard work of those who have in- terested themselves in providing the toboggan and maintaining it for the pleasure of the people. SENATOR LEWIS DEFINES WILSON'S PEACE SPEECH (By United Press) Washington, Jan. 30.—Senator Lewis of Illinois, Democratic whip administration leader, today pre- sented a resolution in the Senate de- fining the president’s recent address to that body as “not proposing to abolish the Monroe Doctrine.” \ abidaiiivaiy i