Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, February 10, 1917, Page 1

'VOLUME XV, NO. 39. ' BIG BEMIDG SLIPS OVER; VICTORY IN STARTLING FINALE BY SCORE 23 TO 21 Rally in Last Two Minutes of Play f Nets Two Baskets and Second Game of Series. i # .JOHNSON TIES UP SCORE AND TANNER WINS GAME Cleanest, Fastest and Closest Game Ever Played in Bemidji; Last Game Tonight. The Grand theater was crowded ‘last evening, to see “In Walked Jimmy,” the first legitimate show was presented in Bemidji this sea- -soff, and the Rex theater was over- flowing with patrons, attracted by the presentation of “The Christian,” and only a handful saw the best played, the cleanest and most excit- ing basketball game of the seasom, and for many seasons, at the Armory when the Big Bemidg team nosed out the Bachelors of Stillwater in the last minute of play, winning the -game, 23 to 21. Last Minute Rally. The game was won in the last two minutes of play. Stillwater had played the Big Bemidg team to a standstill in the second half of the game and both sides were battling like fiends. The score was 21 to 19 in favor of the Bachelors and the <. watch was ticking off defeat for the locals. Alert to every move both sides were straining every nerve, the ‘Bachelors clinging to their narrow margin and Beg Bemidg to accom- plish the seemingly impossible. 5 How It Was Done. It was at this juncture that “Fuzz”’ Johnson secured the ball and shot. Everybody held their breath as the big leather sphere wriggled over the rim of the basket and slowly down- ward through the netting—tieing the score. Again was the ball put /.In play and Tanner started after it. T- @ Like a whirlwind the ball was passed and the high school star grabbed it .and into the basket it went for two points, nipping the game just as the -whistle Sounded. Merits of Game. The merits of the game can readily be seen when it is learned that at the «end of the first half the score was 6 and 6, the rest of the scores being made in the last half with both teams going at top speed through- -out. The Bachelors showed their class in this game but the “break” was with the Bemidji tossers. As noted in the account of the first game, the visitors traveled from before day- light until after 9 o’clock at night and went into thé contest supper- - ]ess and in absolutely no condition to play the game. Last evéning they showed their true worth. They’re Real Ones. They are the cleanest team ever seen on a Bemidji floor and it is a . source of much comment. Not a per- sonal foul has been gommitted by the \ boys and the few fouls thus far have “been purely technical. They are a fine set of young athletes in every ‘respect and makes one almost re- gret that victory was snatched from them at the last minute. But such is the turn of the wheel in all sport. Tonight the last game of the series -will be played and a large crowd should be present as the contest will be a hard one. The score: BEMIDG Tanner il BACHELORS Parkhurst . . Simonet Johnson .. Berrigah ... .. Nelson «ameron .. . Trawley Graham . McGarry and Howe Summary—Field baskets: Bemidji . aTanner 3, Johnson 3, Cameron 1, - ““Howe 2; Bachelors—Parkhurst 2, Si- monet 1, Trawley 3, McGarry 2. Fouls thrown, Tanner 3, Johnson 2, Park- hurst 5. Referee Stanton, scorer, Claude Bailey. _P. 0. WILL OBSERVE LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY Monday is Lincoln’s birthday and e day will be observed by the post- - /office department in Bemidji. There will be one delivery by car- riers in the city and no delivery on the rural routes. The delivery window in the post- office will be open from 10 to 11 o’clock in the forenoon. vetive Paae — BEMIDJI. MINNESOTA, SATURDAY EVENING. FEBRUARY 10, 1917. MO e = Photo @ 1916, American Press Assoclation. DERN WARFARE AS SEEN FROM AN AEROPLANE In this astounding pbotograph taken fror' 'a Frcnch army aneroplane on the ngmg front can be seen clearly the conaitions of trench warfare. In the foreground is a line of advancing French soldiers bent on flanking the Ger- mans in the trench from which smoke is issuing ‘Sent To th -—0 UNIVERSAL TRAINING MEASURE IS FAVORED (By Udifed Press) ‘Washington, Feb. 10.—Theé Senate military committee today reported the universal military trainingebill, requiring all males from 19 to 26 years who are physically able to un- dergo a period of six months military and naval training, starting in Jan- uary, 1918. BRITISH ATTACK RAIDER, SAYS TODAYS DISPATCH (By United Press) Buenos Ayres, Feb. 10.—Special dispatches from Pernambuco today claim that a battle occurred Thurs- day off the coast of Fernando de Maronna between British cruisers and a German raider. The outcome is not known. PATIENT IMPROVES Julius Larson of Leonard, who was operated on at St. Anthony’s hospital some time ago, has recovered suffi- ciently to return to his home. LAKIN MAKES ADDRESS BEFORE LUMBERMEN OF CANADA; HOME TODAY B. W. Lakin, logging superintend- ent of the Crookston Lumber com- pany, returned this morning from Toronto, Canada, where he addressed the annual convention of the Cana- dian Lumbermen’s association Feb- ruary 6. His topic was, “How We Burn Brush and Slashings in North- ern Minnesota. He was also a guest at their an- nual banquet and entertainment at which American national songs were sung together with cheers for the Stars and Stripes. Mr. Lakin visit- ed at Niagara Falls, Detroit and Min- neapolis. He was met in the Twin Cities by Mrs. Lakin who returned with him this morning. SPIRITUALIST MEETINGS Rev. G. H. Brooks will speak in the City hall, Sunday evening at 8 o’clock. Subject, “Will Answer Some of the Popular Objections Raised Against Spiritualism.” This was to have been the subject last Sunday, but owing to the storm no meeting was held in the City hall ““Messages” after the address. The public most cordially invited to at- tend. Chief Ripple Arrests Texan [STATE LEGISLATOR IN Carrying Quart of Alcohol; The stars were ucky for Carl Alex- ander late yesterday afternoon when he fell into the clutches of Chief of Police Ripple at the Red Lake depot, for Carl’s possessfons included two hafl pints of alcohol and a whisky glass, presumably to measure out the stuff for the stipulated sume per. The “cash register” showed only 20 cents, but Alexander was prepared to do a thriving business. Before Police Magistrate Crowell this morning, Alexander pleaded guilty to having intoxicated liquor in his possession and was assessed a fine of $20 or 10 days in the county jail. And the 20 cents didn’t get very far on the amount of the fine. Was “Lucky Guy.” That Alexander didn’t get imnto the hands of a Federal agent f{s lucky for him, but it may be that the government will take a hand at the expiration of the jail sentence. And it it does if will be a federal term in the “pen” for the Texan, as he hails from the Lone Star state. Alexander has been in the spot light for the past few days, he being the chap the police located at the in- stance of his brother, Roger Alexan- der, who wired the police department from Austin, Tex., in an effort to lo- cate his errant kin. Spends Brother’s $100. Chief Ripple found his man and communicated with the brother in Texas and the latter again wrote to Chief Ripple reguesting that he as- certain if the brother would return to Texas if a railroad ticket was pro- vided. It then cropped out that the Texas brother had sent $100 to his relative but according to the latter he was “robbed” of the money. He so inform the court this morning. Home Near Austin. In reply to queries, Alexander stated his brother conducted a gen- eral store in Cedar Creek, 20 miles from Austin, Texas, and 12 miles from Bastrop. He also stated that for the past fifteen years he has been in the Dakotas and Minnesota. That he was a member of the Industrial ‘Workers of the World is evident from the red membership card found in one of his pockets. PALMER DRAWS FROM RACE FOR ASSESSOR In today's issue of the Pioneer, H. E. Palmer is announcing his with- drawal as a candidate for city tax assessor. He gives as his reason that business affairs would not permit him to make a thorough assessment should be elected, such as he asserts should be the case. The withdrawal of Mr. Palmer leaves Archie Ditty and Thomas Lloyd as the opposing candidates for the office. . e County Jail BEMIDJI VIEWS SITE OF NORMAL SCHOOL Thomas McGrath of St. Paul, mem- ber of the state legislature, was in Bemidji today on personal business in connection with the Sam LaCourt probate matter and while here took active personal interest in matters of much moment to Bemidji. Under the chaperonage of E. E. McDonald, Mr. McGrath was taken to the site of the projected normal school and expressed himself as great- ly pleased with the site and its en- virons. He is also prominent in la- bor circles and is a member of the labor committee of the state legis- lature. DWELLERS PERISH IN " HRE-SWEPT HOUSE (By United Press) Allentown, Pa., Febs 10.—From four to ten persons were burned to death this morning at South Bethle- hem when a fire destroyed a double dwelling. SANATO FULL Miss Christine Berggren, head nurse at the Lake Julia Sanatorium, spent yesterday and this morning in the city on business for that institu- tion, returning today. She reports the sanatorium is full of patients. CIVIL WAR VETERAN OFFERS 1,000 TEUTONS IN EVENT OF WAR (By United Press) St. Paul, Feb. 10.—Captain Joseph Burtner, veteran of the Civil war and participant in the famous slaughter at the battle of Missionary Ridge, to- day offered to the government a regi- ment of 1,000 men from 18 to 26 years of age of German-American birth, recruited in Minnesota for ser- vice against Germany in event of ac- tual hostilities. SERVICES AT FERRIS Rev. J. H. Randahl, pastor of the Swedish Lutheran ehurch, left this morning for Ferris where he will preach Sunday. There will be no services in the Swedish Lutheran church in this city, with the excep- / tion of Sunday school and Bible class. POPE BEING URGED TO CONDEMN GERMANY (By United Press) Rome, Feb. 10.—Neutral ambassa- dors here are today reported to be urging Pope Benedict to formally state condemnation of Germany's submarine warfare. Up-to-the-Minute bispatches by the United Press---Greatest After ERARD QUITSBERLINFOR S OFFICIAL NOTICE TO UNITED STATES BY | SWISS MINISTER; MERICA . noon < e fi\! \ A EXTRA Germany Asks United States ForGonference 335 P M. (By United Press) Washington, Feb. 10.—Ger- many is addressing a note to the United States through the Swiss Minister Ritter suggesting that the two governments get. to- gether for averting possible hos- tilities, and possibly straighten- ing out the break in relations. The note suggests that the United States state what it wants Germany to do. (By United Press) New York, Feb. 10.—Two Americans freighters, the Or- leans and the Rochester, left New York harbor at 2:32 o’clock this afternoon. The ships are contesting for the honor of being the first to enter the new “barred zone” created by Germany. The ships passed quarantine limits abreast in their remark- able race. BULLETINS (By United Press) London, Feb. 10.—The German submarine which sunk the Peruvian sailing vesse] Lorton in Spanish wa- ters flew the French flag, messages here today indicated. “Diver” Gets Another. London, Feb. 10.—The British steamer Beech Tree has been sunk, it was announced today. Reports 15 Victims. Berlin, Feb. 10.--Official announce- ment today says a single submarine which has returned to port reported having accounted for fifteen ships, French and British, it is announced today. Same Old Story. London, Feb. 10.—The British steamer Lullington has been sunk, it was announced today. Still More Victims. London, Feb. 10.—Two of the crew of the Norwegian merchantman Sol- bekken perished when the vessel was sunk. The British steamer Mantola has also been sunk by a German sub- marine, it was given out today. Near Death. Rescued. Madrid, Feb. 10.—Near death from exposure, three British and one Am- erican sailors have been picked up by a trawler. The American is a negro and they were members of the crew of the Dauntless, torpedoed and sunk Feb. 3 by a German submar- ine. SON IS ILL Donald McCuaig, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. William McCuaig, is ill at his home. \0‘\0‘ E BEMIDJI DAILY Pl1Gss A ‘- Paper Service § gotret? —"— 7 7_‘ v ESOT 45 CENTS PER MONTH - RLAN NS LEAVE (By United Press) Washington, Feb. 10.—The first of- ficial word concerning the movements of American Ambassador Gerard reached the state department this afternoon in a cablegram from the Swiss Minister, saying that Gerard left Berlin today and will be paid every courtesy on his journey to the Swiss border. The charge by Germany that von Bernstorff has not been permitted to telegraph his government since the break was stoutly denied’today. It is claimed von Bernstorff has always been able to cable the Swiss minister. Bernstorff Sails Wednesday. New York, Feb. 10.—German Am- bassador von Bernstorff, suite and staff will sail from New York Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock on the Scandinavian-American line steamship Frederick the Eighth. The date of the sailing of the liner was announced today. e} The Hague, Feb. 10.—Advices reaching here today state that 202 Americans will leave Berlin for Berne, Switzerland, today. Notice was sent out from Berlin. 1,459 ATTEND PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN JANUARY Superintendent W. P. Dyer reports a tota] attendance during the month of January, 1,459. The Seventh grade of the junior high school had the best attendance, having a per- centage of 99 4-10. The enrollment since the beginning of the year is 1,670. IN WALKED MANAGER OF THEATER AND TIED UP“INWALKED JINMY” And In walked the ' man- ager of the Thief River Falls opera house and attached the receipts of ‘“‘In Walked Jimmy" last evening, and it was .at a late hour before the matter was straight- ened out. For awhile it looked like a case of “Out Walked Jimmy" but instead he rode on the choochoos. And it was somewhat thusly: The theatrical company which ap- peared at the Grand last evening came from Canada on its tour and'en- countered the recent blizzards. It was obliged to give up its baggage car as trains could not make their scheduled trips. The company was billed to appear at Thief River Falls but was unable to fill the date on ac- count of blockades and came on into Bemidji. The manager of the Thief River Falls opera house came on and attached the receipts of the show last night, but it appeared in the con- tract between the company and the theater management the clause that the company was not liable for delays occasioned like the blizzard and all the manager of the theater was entitled to was $9. He was giv- en his $9 and— Out walked the manager. CANDIDATES HAVE FILED PETITIONS FOR ELECTION Every candidate as announced for office have filed their petitions for the eleetion, H. E. Palmer being the only withdrawal. Today was the last day for filing of petitions and the preparation of the ballot will now be in order on the part of City Clerk Stein. Since the campaign opened, Clerk Stein has been busier than a horse in fly time taking care of his duties in connection with the election in ad- dition to his regular routine.