Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, February 9, 1917, Page 1

A r“’?@w "VOLUME XV, NO. 38. BEMIDJI. MINNESOTA, FRIDAY EVENING. FEBRUARY 9, 1917. 45 CENTS PER MONTH WAR IS INEVITABLE SAYS N. Y. PAPER BEMIDG WINS BY SCORE OF 34 1015 IN FIRST CONTEST ~ WITH BACHELORS 'Viliton l?rom Stillwater Travel All Day, Arrive Late and Play Without Supper. " ARE TRUE SPORTSMEN AND CLEAN SET OF YOUNGSTERS ]Iot a ngle at Any Stlge, ner Proves Star; Team Now Ready to “Go.” Big Bemidg triumphed over the Bachelors of Stillwater last evening 4n.basketball at the armory by the score of 34 to 15, in one of the clean- «est played games of the season.. But . 'this score must not be taken as an . ‘indication of the merits of the Still- -water lads for they went into the \&ame under extremely adverse cir- cumstances, and the showing they made was indeed creditable. The visitors left Stillwater at 5 «w’clock in the morning and their ‘train was over two hours late in get- ting to Bemidji and they had no sup- t per, hurrying from the train to the } armory at a late hour and going in- to the game which did not commence until about 9:30 o’clock. Bapd Makes Hit. ‘During the interval between the time the first show at the movies end- -ed and the regular time the games ~ are called, the “Dutch” band played _for those gathered to witness the ~game and two boys’ teams played for the entertainment of those present. promptu * ftoire ‘and made ‘& hit| with the fans whw were present for the game. H. Mayne Stanton retereed and hld no difficulty with either team and it ‘was a relief all around. . ; Tanner Proves Star. For Big Bemidg, Lloyd. Tanner proved the proverbial ‘‘tower of .strength’” and he shot eight baskets. “The former high school star was in e game every minute and played 4 ‘circles around his opponents. The Bemidg team showed an entirely new - lineup and it certainly worked to ( perfection. Tanner and Howe were N\ seen at forwards with “Fuzz” John- :son as running guard and the team .that gets away with this trio is going 40 be “some team.” Visitors Good Sportsmen. The Bachelors played without their regular center, who was hurt a few days ago. It was another relief to learn that they are every one thor- ough sportsmen and a gentlemanly set of young men and they caught with the crowd right off the reel. Second Game Tonight. The second game of the series will ‘be played this evening and the third game tomorrow night. The score: BEMIDG ‘Tanner Howe ... ‘Berrigan ‘Cameron . Johmson .... Substitutes—G. Graham for John- son. Summary—Field baskets, Bemidji: ‘Tanner 8, Howe 1, Cameron 3, John- :son. 3; Stillwater—Simonet 1, Nel- :son 1, Frowley 3, McGarry 2. Fouls thrown, Johnson 2, Howe 2, Simonet 1. Referee, Stanton; scorer, Claude Bailey. BUY THEATER FIXTURES Glen S. Harding and Oliver Wha- Tley of the Harding-Whaley Theater company, returned this morning from the Twin Cities where they have spent the past several days on com- bined business and pleasure. While BACHELORS ing. { MILITIA CLOTHING IS { BEING LOOKED OVER The Bemidji naval militia last eve- ning had an inspection of clothing and this evening the inspection will continue and all equipment checked p so in case of a call the company will be ready to respond. Several are handing in their ap- plications for enlistment with the lo- cal contingent in case of a call and all who desire should do so to Lieu- tenmant Barker at Barker’s drug store. Blanks will be found there for filling -out. - ‘The. band played an extensive . im-| ; T0 LEA | SATURDAY FOR HOME (By United Press) Berlin, Feb. 9. — American Ambassador Gerard is preparing _to leave Germany tomorrow. Editor’s note — The United Press, of which the Pioneer is . & member, was the first to send out the news that Germany had decided to grant passports to the American ambassador. Sweden Won’t Join. Stockholm, Feb. 8.—Sweden’s dis ment with America’s plans for neutrals joining against Germany is expressed in a note forwarded to Washing- ton, if, was’ uuuud today. Asks Reason for Delay. ‘Washington, Feb. 9.—The state department, through Switszerland, to~ day asked Germany why Ambassador Gerard’s departure from Berlin was delayed. Secretary Lansing doubted if Germany intentionally held Ger- ard. .Berlin, Feb. 9.—A special train of two cars leaves for Berne Saturday, ‘carrying American Ambassador Ger- ard and staff. - Simultaneously with the departure of Gerard, Switzerland will assume the affairs of the United States in Germany. “FATHERLAND” CHANGES T0 “THE NEW WORLD” (By United Press) New York, Feb. 9.—The Father- land, the foremost pro-German pub- lication in the United States, changed its name to The New World, today. It announces that its editorial policy will remain the same. STATE SENATE GIVES LIQUOR INTERESTS 11 MORE MONTHS RESPITE St. Paul, Feb. 9.—Amended to give 11 months additional time to brew- eries and saloons, the house consti- tutional prohibition bill will go be- fore the state senate as a special or- der Thursday, Feb. 15. . The amendment makes prohibition effective in Minnesota Dec. 1, 1920. It was carried in the senate temper- ance committee by a vote of 5 to 4. Senators C. L. Wallace, A. L. Ward there they attended the automobile [and Fred D. Vibert, drys, joined with show and also purchased fixtures and | Peter Van Hoven and J. W. Pauly, _ equipment for the new Elko theater | wets, in voting for the amendment. " to be opened in the new Elks build- |The negative votes were cast by Sena- tors P. A. Gandrud, E. E. Lobeck, T. C. Blomgren and E. P. Peterson. Opponents of the change declare that they will try to restore the bill to its form as passed by the house, on the floor of the senate. Support- ers of the postponement assert that it is assured votes to carry, and that with the change the prohibition bill !is sure of 4u and perhaps 45 votes l\n the senate, only 34 being needed. If the bill is passed with the amend- ment, it will have to go back to the house for concurrence. House dry leaders say they will oppose concur- rence. Postponement came within two votes of carrying in the house be- fore, however. “We will give the senate something else to tinker with,” said one house member, “when we send the statu- tory prohibition biil up to them.” L O The Urited States battleship Mississippl leaving the ways a. Newport News. Movement Already Started It 1s among the hizgest In the world CHILI'S REPLY T0 To Keep Peace Between |GERMANYISBLUNT; Germany and United States (By United Press) Washington, Feb. 9.—While the United States hopes-against hope and prepares herself for any eventuality, there is a tremendous' subsurface movement on foot to keep this coun- try at peace. The movements thus far are wholly informal and its first three lines are: ! ’ First—All neutrals, except th United States, call a conference at Madrid, Spain, and attempt to con- war toits present limits and from: Gmnrnot. toy hnrm rights. Second—To avoid a break-between the United States and Austria by Austria modifying her endorsement of Germany's submarine campaign. Third—Ambassador von Bernstorft to make offorts to preserve peace af- ter his arrival home in Berlin. GEORGE WASHINGTON SUBJECT OF ENGLAND, IS BELIEF OF CONSUL (By Untted Press) London, Feb. 9.—George Wash- ington, negro fireman killed on the British steamer Turino and suppos- edly an American, was probably not an American, the American consul at Liverpool reported today. The report of the consul stated that Washington was a resident of Liv- erpool, not registered there as an American, and supposedly was born in Alberta. War laws make regis- tration compulsory for all aliens. If not registered, Washington probably convinced the British officials he was a subject of England. Was British Subject. ‘Washington, Feb. 9.—Consul Frost at Queenstown today reported offi- cially that George Washington, negro, killed when the Turnio was torpe- doed, was born in Alberta, Canada, and was apparently a British subject. MINNESOTAN GIVES EIGHT CHILDREN A FARM EACH Pipestone, Minn., Feb. 9.—Good- man Anderson of Hills, one of the wealthiest residents of this sectionm, has just completed the details con- nected with the presentation of a highly improved farm to each of his eight children. AWAITING CALL OF LIEUTENANT BARKER Grand Forks, N. D, Herald: Edwin J. Simons, a student of the Univer- sity of North Dakota and an employe of The Herald editorial department, and Alvin Olson, also of the univer- sity, are now awaiting a summons from Lieutenant E. A. Barker of the Bemidji naval militia demanding their return to the contingent in pre- paration for a response to the first call that may be issued by the navy department. Both Mr. Simons and Mr. Olson are members of the Bemidji naval militia. According to word received here, indications point to an early de- mand for the service of the Bemidji middies and it is expected that the local boys will be forced to drop their studies to answer the call. NAVAL MILITIA WILL DRILL THIS EVENING There will be a special drill by the naval militia this evening in its ar- mory in the city building and every member i8 urged to be present. This is an order from Lieutenant Barker. GERMAN-AMERICAN HEAD TO QUIT WHEN WAR ENDS Philadelphia, Feb. 9.—Dr. Charles J. Hexamer, for seventeen years head of the German-American alli- ance, will resign the presidency of that organization as soon as peace is declared. Dr. Hexamer says he is “tired of abuse that has been heaped upon him” since the war began. NORMAL SCHOOL IS NOT DEAD; SEPARATE BILL TO LEGISLATURE Bemidji should not sit back with the impression that the state normal school proposition for Bemidji has faded entirely from view for it has not by any manner of means. In fact, it is now up to the people of Be- midji to get busy and boost for all they are worth in the matter. This is the view of Mayor Van- dersluis who recently returned from St. Paul. The mayor says the bill for the normal is to be presented to the leg- islature in separate form and that it behooves every resident of Bemidji to get behind it for passage. There will be a committee appoint- ed to go to St. Paul and work for the bill and its passage and the mayor urges every person in Bemidji to lend their moral support and go o the front in the interests of the norma! for Bemidji. # WILL TAKE UP RELIEF (By United Press) Rome, Feb. 9.—The vatican today stated that Holland, Switzerland and Scanéinavia are prepared to carry on the relief work in Belgium if United States enters into war with Germany. - SHERIFF IS HOME Sheriff Andrew Johnson has re-| weeks to come and peopie are just| turned from St. Paul where he : )-| beginning to realize that the peared before the legislative inquiry | proach of the dull- season in society' into I. W. W. affairs. the | which are most READY TO DEFEND RIGHT EVERYWIIERE Br ‘Onited Press) ean government’s note to- Germany bluntly states that that government is ready to defend its rights in case of hostilities to any Chilean ship throughout the world. The note repudiates Germany's right to establish a submarine zone and the tone of the note indicates complete compliance with the posi- tion of the United States except breaking off of diplomatic relations. TWELVE ARE KILLED WHEN TEUTONS SHELL NORWEGIAN STEAMER (By United Press) London, Feb. 9.—Twelve were killed when a German submarine shelled and sunk the Norwegian steamer Ida, it was announced today. NEW STORE IMPROVEMENT A new stairway has been installed in the Netzer drug store, the flight leading to the private office of Mr. Netzer in the balcony in the rear of the store. BADGERS GET ORDERS (By United Press) Milwaukee, Wis., Feb. 9.—All na- val militia ordinance in Wisconsin must be shipped immediately to the Brooklyn navy yard, Washington or- dered today. POLICEMAN KILLS ANOTHER Aurora, Minn., Feb. 9.—B. C. Bel- cher shot and killed Julius Gullick- son here at the village hall in a quar- rel. Both men were employed on the night police force. Belcher gave himself up immedi- ately. LENT BEGINS FEB. 21I; RUSH SOCIAL EVENTS Shrove Tuesday, Feb. 20, is the last possible opportunity for entertaining for those who wish to observe Lent by abstaining from social affairs. The Lenten season comes a few weeks’ earlier this year, Ash Wednes- day in 1916 having fallen on March 8. However, Easter Sunday did not come until April 22, and this year it comes on April 8. Dancing and the theaters are prob- | ably the two forms of amusement | neglected during Lent, while there are many who told‘l their bridge tables and discontinue this form of entertainment during| the penance period. However, there | will be several parties within the two ap- | i is near at hand. Santiego, Chili,:Feb: 9.—The Chil- Admmlstratmn Organ Sounds Alarm GHT ONE OF MIGH_TIEST “ 8 Efivfl [OUR LATEST DREADNAU 1'Us ' . T & U.S.MIGHT AS WELL MAKE UP TS MIND (By United Preu) New York, Feb. 9.—“The Am- erican people might just as well make up their mind that war with Germany is inevitable,” says the New York World, ad- ministration newspaper, in an editorial today. - Bulgars Against U. 8. Amsterdam, Feb. 9.—News- papers today state that Bulgaria has warned the United States she will stand with Germany in any eventuality. Rio de Janeiro, Feb. 9.—Bra- ' zil has duplicated to Austro- Hungary the note she has al- ready’ dispatched to Germany protesting against indiscriminate submarine attacks on neutral vessels. a No Attacks, Says Brazil. Buenos Ayres, Feb. 9.—Bra- zil plans to follow the example of the United States in severing re- lations with Germany unless Germany guarantees: no damage to Brazilian vessels or Brazilian interest, assert newspapers here. BORDER TROOPS AGAIN START HOMEWARD Washington, Feb. 9.—Troop move- ments from the Mexican border, de- layed for a week, have been re- sumed, it was announced in a mes- sage from General Funston to the war department today. W ve Tomorrow, San An onlolfilgele) 9.—The Second Wisconsin infantry leaves camp at Camp Wilson tomorrow for Fort Sheridan, Chicago, it was announced by the Southern department today. PETITIONS BEING FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK Practically all of the petitions for the candidates at the coming elec- tions to be held February 20 have been filed with City Clerk Stein. Pe- titions must be filed ten days before the election. HERE'’S MTTSIGAL TOWN Bridgewater, S. 9.— Bridgewater, possesalng a thirty— eight-piece band, four orchestras, a high school glee club and a quartet, claims the musical championship of all South Dakota towns of 1,000 population or less. BUYS NEW FIXTURES R. B. Lycan returned this morn- ing from Minneapolis where he has purchased fixtures for his new cigar store, “The Antlers,” which will be opened soon in the new Elks build- ing. |ST. PAUL CONSUL MUST GO DIRECILY HOME (By United Press) St. Paul, Feb. 9.—German consul Grunow must go from here to Ger- many and not to Guatemala, Central America, officials at Washington ad- vised him today. The United States will give him safe conduct home but not elsewhere.