Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, February 14, 1917, Page 1

VOLUME XV, NO. 42. /Action Taken Yesterday Afternoon in St. Paul; Acceptance is Up to Bemidji. LIEUTENANT BARKER HOME; GIVES OUT GOOD NEWS «City Asked to Pay Small Share to Obtain Structure; Valuable to Entire Community. The armory board of the state of Minnesota met yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the capitol at St. Paul and accepted the application of the -city of Bemidji calling for state aid for' the erection of a nmew armory. Lindstrom was also accepted as a city entitled to state aid for a new ar- mory. X ‘The board met with Captain Eaton, \head of the naval militia of the state, and Lieutenant Barker, head of the Bemidji naval militia, and Commander -Kelly, armory architect of the state. It is expected the plans will be here tomorrow. The state’s acceptance of the ap- plicatfon means that the state is willing to give to Bemidji the sum of $15,000 to help the city erect the armory. Public spirited citizens have subscribed the money’ for the pur- chase of the armory site at the foot of Third street and the site has been purchased and paid for. $15.000 From State. *%, 1o addition to the -$15,000 offered _"py the state and the site paid for by enterprising citizens, it is asked that the city pay its share, $8,000. In other words, to secure a handsome brick armory building on the like shore, to cost nearly $25,000, the city is asked to pay only a very small share. At the election to be held in Bemidji next Tuesday, the proposi- tion to vote bonds for the $8,000 will be presented to the voters. This sum is to be used for a permanent im- provement for the city and will pro- vide a splendid convention hall and piace for all public gatherings such Bemidji is sadly in need of. No ./ ity can go after conventions and L large gatherings and make good if “" it has nothing to offer as a suitable place of meeting and other attrac- tions and inducements. Place for Gatherings. Agricultural displays, farmers’ gatherings, poultry shows, conven- tions and all kindred affairs would - have an excellent place and bring thousands of persons annually to Be- midji. The armory, it is planned, would also be the center of all activities for the general public of Bemidji. In winter it would afford a community center for winter sports, such as to- bogganing, skatihg, skiing, curling, etc., with a fine warming place. For Summer Pleasures. There would be a dock for pleasure boats and summer boating and sum- mer pastimes. Bemidji would have something to offer outside sports teams and delegations and a place for the entertainment of all who come on pleasure bent, something Bemidji needs if she is to make a bid for and offer competition in such attractions as other cities are striving for. Cheap Provosition. The bonds are to extend over a period of 20 years, and no payment is to be made for the first five years. At that time there will be several ‘hundred more people in Bemidji who will bear their part of the expense and it is the intention to pay only $500 per year for fourteen years and a thousand on the last year. The cost will be only a few cents each fo the people of Bemidji—practically nothing, in fact. The state will take the bonds at only 4 per cent, so there will be no “rakeoff” on the part of any bond buyer. The building will be of brick, odern in every respect and an orna- «flent to the city as well as a substan- tial, permanent improvement. RETURNS FROM WEDDING Miss Margaret McDonald, teacher in the Central school, returned Mon- day from Fisher, Minn., where she attended the wedding of a friend and spent the week-end. Mrs. Frank Getchell taught her classes during her absence. BACK FROM SHOW Fred W. Rhoda, clerk of court, and ‘wife have returned from the Twin ? Cities where they attended the auto- mobile show held in the Mazda Lamp building. The show came to a close Saturday, February 10. T0 GIVE $15,0001 SPURIOUS CHECKS W. P. Johnson, Employed at Sathre Abstract Co. Suddenly Takes His Depattirs, = - BANK REPORTS CHECKS; PROVE TO BE SPURIOUS Had Come Here From Chicago Six Months Ago; Made Many Friends; Free Spender. Leaving a chain of forgeries in checks to the amount of many dol- lars, W. P. Johnson, a young man from Chicago, employed at the Sa- thre Abstract office, “jumped the town” Monday night, presumably for his home'in Chicago. He had been a resident of Bemidji for about six months, having been engaged to come hereby Mr. Sathre and enter his em- ploy. It was discovered today that about $75 in worthless checks are being held by one of the banks here, Mr. Sathre’s name being signed to them and payable to Johnson. There are clothing bills unpaid which Mr. Sa- thre had guaranteed in his efforts to accommodate his new employe. Many other accounts are also unpaid. Drew a Good Salary. Johnson is a young man and drew $82 per month salary, yet he was always drawn ahead in his monthly salary and on pay days always had little coming to him. He dressed :| well and was a nice appearing young man- and seemed to have acquired many.-good friends.- It is said he comes from an excel- lent family and Mr. Sathre says he was one of the most efficient em- ployes he ever had. Just what will be done will be determined later. BEMIDJI MUSICIANS TOORGANIZELOCAL OF NATIONAL FEDERATION At a meeting of Bemidji musicians last evening it was decided .to or- ganize a local of the American Fed- eration of Musicians. Temporary officers consisting of Howard Moyer, president; Elvin Benson, secretary, and Charles Paul, treasurer, were elected. As soon as possible a charter will be sent for and when it arrives those who are interested, but as yet have not joined, will be given thirty days to become charter members. Those signed up so far are Elford Benson, Charles Paul, Max Bell, C. A. Neitert, Archie Ditty, Paul Fou- cault, Byron Russell, Delbert Ellet- son, Tom Newton, R. A. Hannah, William Werth, Howard Moyer, Miss Fanchion Hayden, F. E. Cutter, J. G. Halseth, William Dugas, Harold White, Frank Breyette, Arthur Brey- ette, Emil Tuseth, Dick E. Fenton, Miss Philys Robins and Miss Ruby Case. AWAY ON BUSINESS G. W. Harnwell of the St. Hilaire Lumber company is transacting busi- ness in the Twin Cities. MISS HART GIVES HEART AS VALENTINE HEART IN MARRIAGE When David Fairbanks of Cass county offered his heart to Emma Hart as a valentine heart Miss Hart’s heart fluttered, and in Judge Harris’ office of the county probate court Miss Hart joined her heart with Mr. Fairbanks’ heart and the two hearts beat as one heart as Valentine hearts should. The bride is a resident of Red Lake and they were attended by John Fairbanks and Miss Marie Hart. The newlyweds are both well known in their home communities. CITIZENSHIP DAY IN THE DISTRICT COURT Today was naturalization day in the district court and Judge Wright had a large number of applicants Up-to-the-Minute Dispatches by the United Press-.-Greatest Afternoon THE BEMIDJ1I DAILY P1 st BEMIDJI. MINNESOTA, WEDNESDAY EVENING. FEBRUARY 14, 1917. ¢ . ‘LL build a house of lollypops, Just suited, sweetheart, to your taste; he windows shall be lemon drops, The doors shall be of jujube paste, Heigh-o, if you'll be mine! With peppermints I'll pave the walks; A little garden, too, I'll sow With seeds that send up sweetened stalks On which bright candied violets grow, Heigh-o, my valentine! : Some seats of sassafras I'll make Because I know you think it's nice; The cushions shall be jelly cake Laced all around with lemon ice, Heigh-o, if you'll be mine! We'll have a party every day And feast on cream and honeydew, And, though you're only six, we'll play That 1 am just as young as you, Heigh-o, sweet valentine! —Anna M. Pratt in St. Nicholas. CountyCommissionersPass Resolution Endorsing the President; Other Business The board of commissioners of Bel- trami county went on record this forenoon as endorsing President Wil- son in his stand on the German dec- laration of unlimited submarine at- tacks on neutral vessels. The reso- lution was introduced by Commis- sioner Lennon and after its reading was informally discussed, after which it was passed and a copy ordered for- warded to Secretary of State Lan- sing. The members of the board present were Commissioners Rako, Imsdahl, Hayes, Lennon and Ellis and all vo- ted for the resolution with the excep- tion of Hayes, who stated he was not in accord with President Wilson in breaking off diplomatic relations with Germany, but that if it came to a case of the United States being at- tacked he would fight as quickly as any one. The meeting of the board is in adjourned session and from its first meeting at which time the board was re-organized. The board this morning voted $250 to the new Baudette fair association to help the fair this year. N. M. D A Loses Out. C. R. Middleton, president of the Northern Minnesota Development as- before him who desire to become cit-| sociation, appeared before the board izens of the United States. Thers were 34 applications listed. and asked for $250 for the associa- tion this year. All voted for the ) appropriation with the exception of Hayes, and the vote of Mr. Hayes lost the appropriation as the law requires that the vote shall b2 unanimous. B. M. Gile was appointed manager of the Beltrami county agricultural exhibit at the state fair this year and it was voted to allow him $100 for his services as such. County Officers 0. K. Reports of the county officials were received and approved. Congressional township, by peti- tion, asked that it be allowed to or- (Continued on Page Four) COMMEMORATEBLOWING UP BATTLESHIP MAINE Washingtor:, Feb. 14.—Memories of the blowing up of the battleship Maine in Havana harbor and the wave of patriotic resentment that swept the United States from Flor- ida to the Pacific, will be recalled here tonight when the Naval and Military Order of the Spanish war, assembled at the Army and Navy club at its annual dinner, commem- orating the anniversary of the event. The banquet was somewhat lacking in its usual brilliancy owing to the recent death of Admiral Dewey. o siad Boc\et! 3 F;.I’ ,-‘ . r Service =R 45 CENTS PER MONTH GERARD BOARDS VESSEL ENROUTE HOME ARMORYISOFFERED |YOUTHFUL FORGER BEMIDJI BY STATE | ‘JUMPS THETOWN,’s BOARD; IS WILLING | LEAVING TRAIL OF ECRET SERVICE MEN GUARD DIPLOMAT IN TRIP TO NEW YORK; POSES FOR PICTUR EXTRA UNCLE SAM ' IN GASE WAR (Bulletin) (By United Press) Dallas, Tex., Feb. 14.—n case the United States and Germany go to war, Japan will use all her naval and military power the United States, is the made today by Y. Hagashima, head to help declaration of Mitsui & Company, known as the “House of Morgan’ of Japan” and the biggest financial institution in the Orient. 0 (By United Press) New York, Feb. 14.—Under guard of United States secret service men, former German Ambassador von Bernstorff and party, numbering 175 diplomats, arrived here from Washington today and went aboard the Frederick VIII to return to Ger- many. Photographers and reporters swarmed the docks and the for- mer ambassador kindly doffed and donned his hat to suit the photographers. The vessel will carry the largest cargo and passenger list in her history. She is swamped for passengers and shipping rights aboard her on account of the most assurance given any vessel in months for a safe journey. The vessel is scheduled to sail tonight. Chicago, Ill, Feb 14 — To protect themselves against fanatics and peace propagand- ists, ‘ Lieutenant Stevens of the big army recruiting station here today asked the police depart- ment for permission for his men to carry arms. The permission will be granted. TOEXPLAINARMORY [GERMAN INFLUENCE AT MASS MEETING; PROMINENT MEN TO | MAKE ADDRESSE There will be a mass meeting in SEEN IN TROUBLES CUBA AND MEXICO (By United Press) Washington, Feb. 14.—German in- fluence is seen in Cuban and Mexican troubles. It appears likely that Ger- many is stirring up trouble to keep the United States engaged nearer the city hall, Friday evening, Febru-| home and divert attention from ac- ary 16, at 7:30 o’clock for the pur- pose of explaining to the voters and armory. A. P. Ritchie, E. E. McDonald, H. M. Clark and E. A. Barker will give addresses. CHAIN LETTER MAN DIES OF PARALYSI died very suddenly this following another stroke of paralysis. His first stroke happened two years ago, when he lost his sight. At that St. Paul. When Mr. Weatherby lost his eye- sight, the United Commercial Travel- ers started a chain of letters, and F. S. Lycan and T. J. Burke were ap- pointed trustees of the money sent in. Up to date, $5,100 has been realized from these letters. This money is left in the hands of the trustees, and Mrs. Weatherby is to receive the income quarterly. Mr. Weatherby is a Congregation- alist and services will be held tomor- row afternoon by the congregation- alist minister of Nymore. The fu- neral will be conducted from the Huffman & O'Leary parlors at 2 o’clock. AMERICAN SURVIVES SAKONIA SINKING (By United Press) London, Feb. 14.—It was officially announced today that John Steffani| of San Francisco is among the Sax- onia's survivors. Frank Weatherby, sixty-two years|ple will address the meeting. old, who resides on Dewey avenue, | one desiring to speak may have the morning, | privilege. tions on the ocean. Diplomatic quar- ters intimated today that German pressure on Carranza has forced Brit- citizens of Bemidji the bond issuejain to threaen to land troops at relative to the building of the new| Tampico to protect the oil wells. PUBLIC MEETING T0 DISCUSS WAR “Peace or War?" Such is the caption of bills announcing a public meeting at Kaplan's hall tomorrow night. There will be speakers from out of the city and several local peo- Any Meeting is open to all. (By United Press) New York, Feb.14.—The White time he was employed as traveling| Star liner Adriatic, carrying 44 pas- salesman for Noyes Bros. & Cutler,|sengers, including one American, ar- Monday, it was A cable message rived at Liverpool announced today. stated “all well.” GERARD SENDS FIRST WORD T0 WASHINGTON (By United Press) Washington, Feb. 14.—The first direct word from Former Ambassa- dor Gerard reached the state depart- ment today. Its contents were not given out. INJURED MAN RETURNS HOME TO BLACKDUCK C. F. Ditty of Blackduck, who has | been in the city for some time re- [ ceiving treatment for an injured eye, i returned to his home yesterday. Mr. | Ditty received the injury when he | was driving through the brush and a twig struck him in the eye. It is believed that he will lose his sight of that eye. . l ——