Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 3, 1917, Page 1

/| ~ VOLUME Xv. No. 57. ERMANY ADMITS TREACHE | Astounded at Publication of Dastardly Plot ANTLERS CIGAR STORE IN ELKS "TEMPLE BEAUTY READY MARCH 7 Huge Plate Glass Windows Feature ‘of New Enterprise; Convex Entrance of Glass. §° — i INNOVATION IN LIGHTING; SPECIALLY DESIGNED INTERIOR R. B. Lycan New Proprietor; Will Open Same Time as New Elko Theater. ‘When the unsightly board screens = are removed from the front and side of the corner of the handsome new Elks’ temple, corner Beltrami avenue and Fourth street, there will stand Tevealed one of the handsomest cor- ners in the business district and the store room will be occupied by the Antlers, the new cigar store of which R. B. Lycan will be the proprietor. - In full keeping with its surround- 4ngs, the new business house will pre- ‘asnt an unusually gitractive appear- ance. On the north side of the store are three double plate glass windows, the plate windows each being thirteen \ feet in width and six feet deep, while atop the plate glass is a two-foot belt of prism glass. ° The front is entirely of plate, con- E vex entrance, floor of entrance mo- [ saic. B | New Lighting System. The store is fifty feet deep, side %, walls done in old rose and ceiling in K _old .ivory. The- lighting is an en- ‘tirely new thing in Bemidji, being *known as the Briscolite fixtures with| t € 2 lamp, the latter being blue in -color but giving a daylight glow. “They were installed by W. A. Stott «of the Bemidji Electric company. ‘The fixtures are of mahogany, mar- 3 ble and glass specially designed for ¢ the new Antlers. The cases are set i upon marble base, wide belt of ma- hogany. The wall cases are also of mahogany and in this connecticn there is a notable feature. They back against the wall separating the store from the lobby of the temple and there is an opening in the wall fixtures into the lobby, enabling the clerk to also wait on customers from the lobby entrance. Private Office. 7 At the rear of the store is a pri- i -vate office, mahogany panels, topped ; with screen of frosted glass and con- taining desk and furniture in keep- ing with the rest of the woodwork. Opnen March 7. “We will be ready for opening at . ¥ the time the new Elko theater is open to the public,” said Mr. Lycan ~this morning to a representative of the Pioneer, “and will make it. & grand opening both for the theater and the store.” MEXICO HAS FAILED TO RECEIVE LETTER ! (By United Press) || Y New York, March 3.—Mexico has ot received the letter from Germany i proposing that Mexico combine with Japan in- 'a war conspiracy against the United States, Mexican Foreign Minister Aguilar wired the United Press today. BEMIDJI. MINNESOTA. SATURDAY EVENING. IABGK 3. 1917, IT FLIES OVER GROUND OR UP IN THE AIR Photo by American Press Association. One of the most interesting exhibits shown at the aeronautical show in New York city was the autoplane, a unique combination of an automobile and an aeroplane—a vertitable “aerial limousine,” which will not only run over the ground at approximately forty-five miles per hour, but will leave the surface of the earth and fly away like the magic chariote of old. Postal Bill Is Signed; Also (By Unlted Press) ‘Washington, March 3.—President Wilson today signed the postal ap- propriation bill which carries the bone dry prohibition provision. Signs Revenue Bill. ‘Washington, March 3.—The presi- dent today signed the revenue bill which carries $450,000,000. ANNUAL DECLAMATORY HIGH SCHOOL CONTEST The date of the annual declama- tory contest of the high schoo] has been set for Wednesday evening, March 21 at 8 o’clock. Each of the four classes in the high school pre- sents the contestants, one giving a serious and the other a humorous se- lection. The program is in charge of Miss Blanche Door and will be as follows: Music—@Girls’ glee club. “How the LaRue Stakes Were Lost” —Mabel Johnson. “The Musicale”’—Dorothy Nangle. Music—High school quartet. “The Music Master’’--Carrie Brown. “The Reéjuvenation of Aunt Mary” —Josephine Parker. Vocal duet—Jane Edna Buckland. “The Black Horse and His Rider” —John Harris. “A Bill From the Milliner’s”— Emma Klein. Music—Girls’ glee club. “Bobby Shafto’’—Muriel McGee. “Jathrop Lathrop’s Cow’’—Robert Hayner i Naylor. e Farmer Uses Ford To Kill Gophers; Here’s New One| Everybody has heard of Ford cars Tunhing sawmills, running the fam- ily washing machine, threshing out- fits/ doing the churning and the fam- ily ironing, pulling $6,000 cars through mud six feet deep, swimminx rivers, ploughing through snow ‘banks, climbing telephone poles, got- ting hit by street cars and trairs and keeping right - on, etc, 2and “Chad” Jewett, proprietor of the big Ford agency and garage on Beltrami avenue, really thought there wasn’t a thing he didn’t know about a Henry f and what they had done and every- } one else who knows Mr. Jewett was willing to concede that when it comes right down to kmewing a IVd /‘ha was all to the berries. But there’s one thing he’s been overlooking all / _these years, and that-is that while £, e is a corking good electrical engi- F meer he is a rotten farmer or he'd | i - _have known long before this— That as a pocket gopher extermina- {or a Ford is there forty ways from the jack and back. But it required a man who knows farming and all about the pesky go- phers to hang this new one on Mr. Jewett and for the benefit of the farmers in solving the high cost of living and without any reference to the “war in Europe,” the Pioneer is going to let them on the inside. A certain farmer in this vicinity owns a Ford. It is well known that the gas from the exhaust of the muffler of any auto is deadly, 80 much so that several deaths in closed gar- ages have been recorded. Now then— This fapher takes a piece of hose, about four feet long, attaches it to the exhauet of the muffler, pokeg the other end into the hole occupled by the pocket gopher and—less go- phers. It is estimated that a gopher does $26 worth of damage each year. Ergo, less gophers, more money for the farmer, more Fords on farms (this isn’t an ad for Jewett) less h. €. of 1. for the PEEPUL. Good by go- ‘Bone Dry'Bill and | LR SR RS RS R R R ERR “I AM _ALL SOLD OUT: PLEASE TAKE AD 0UT” Here's a letter the Pioneer received Friday from Iver Myhre of Wilton, Minn.: ‘‘Please take my ad out of the Pioneer as I am all sold out. Thanks for the good service.” Needles to say that Mr. Myhre is a good farmer and a live wire, such as what are ‘making Northern Minnesota, and when he had anything to sell he didn’t waste .valu- able time waiting but at a cost of a few cents put this little ad in the Pioneer: FOR SALE—Clover and wild redtop hay, $8.00 per ton; also medium red and Alsike clover seed. Iver Myhre, ‘Wilton, Minn. The letter he sent the Pio- neer gives the answer and Mr. Myhre also appreciated the services of the Pioneer and didn’t hesitate to say so. And the Pioneer is truly pleased to have been of ser- vice to Mr. Myhre. LR R R R R R LR R ER LEGISLATUREOFN. . QUITS; NO HELP FOR THE FARMERS (By United Press) Bismarck, N. D., March 3.—The farmers’ legislature adjourned today without having accomplished farm- ers’ legislation. TIME CHANGED Vespers in the Episcopal church will be held at 5 o’clock Sunday, in- stead of 7 o’clock, as heretofore. There will be special music both in the morning and afternoon, Sunday. DAIRY LUNCH CAFE BEIN RED] ok K A Wk K g sk ke ok ke ke ok o ke ke e e ke ok ke ok R ke ek ke ok a ECORATED BY GOULD The redecoration of the interior of the Dairy Lunch, recently purchased by A. N. Gould, is nearing comple- tion and the improvement is decid- edly noticeable. New electric fix- tures have also been installed. THEATRE NAME WAS SUGGESTION OF MAYOR In announcing the opening of the Elko, he new motion picture thea- ter to be located in the new Elks temple and under Manager Whaley of the firm of Harding & Whnaley, who also operate the Grand, many will recall that some time ago a con- test was inaugurated to select a name. Several names ‘were put forward but the name chosen was suggested by Mayor Vandersluis, an ardent member of the Elks lodge, the name Elko being considered in good con- formity with the name under which the new structure will be known, Elks’ temple. So, too, the handsome cigar store to be opened in one of the store rooms of which Ralph Lycan will be the proprietor, will be known as the Ant- lers. AAK kAR ARk kA k A AR A Ak kA Ak ko kk CONGRESS IS READY T0 ADJOURN; QUITS SINE DIE TOMORROW (By United Press) Washington, March 3.—Tie sec-|. ond session of the Sixty-fourth con- gress will adjourn sine die tomor- row. Although actual adjournment will probably start hours later the clock will be stopped tonight. CLASS OF FIFTEEN TO JOIN BEMIDJI L. 0. 0. F. At the Bemidji Lodge, No. 119, L 0. 0. F. meeting last night, three applications for membership were read and arrangements were made to initiate a class of fifteen Friday eve- ning, April 6. E. J. Willets, vice grand of the Motley, N. D., loge, gave an inter- esting talk in which he said he would transfer to the Bemidji lodge in the near future. William Scribner, organizer and secretary of the Bemidji and Border I. 0. 0. F. Picnic association, an- nounced that arrangements are be- ing completed by which the associa- tion will be extended to include Min- neapolis and all intervening lodges. Mr. Scribner is an enthusiastic boost- er for Bemidji and is working to have the picnic in Bemidji in 1918. This year it will be held in Minne- apolis when a special train will carry the members from International Falls and intervening points to Min- neapolis and return. He also in- vited the members of this lodge -to visit Mispah lodge. A delegation from the Rebekahs invited the brothers to join them at a social to be held in the near future, and the members accepted the invita- tion unanimously. DATE OF “WARNIRG” BY SUBS PASSES (By Press) Berlin, March 3 —The admiralty made the following announcement today: “On March 1 expired the final period of grace allotted for sail- ing ships in the Atlantic. From this date no special warning will be given to any boats by submarines.” OVE TO mmyn Mr. axs Mrs. H. C. Lishemen, who have spent some time in Seattle and other points in the West, visiting relatives and attending to business matters, came to Bemidji this week and will make their future home in this city. RESIGNS PO ql Miss Olive Whaley, daughier of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Whaley, has re- signed her position as teacher in the Cass Lake schools and returned home today. WILSON REFUSES T0 BE MADE THE GOAT (By United Press) ‘Washington, March 3.—If the big supply bills of the government are held up in an attempt to force an ex- tra session of congress President Wil- son will absolve himself of all re- sponsibility and place the blame where it belongs. x - jeal goe\e Hpor . : EXTRA BULLETIN (By United Press) Washington, March _a—Ger many, unabashed, acknowledged that the German Mexican con- spiracy appears to have removed the last vestage of Senate oppo- ;ition to the armed neutrality ill, Republicans today are amazed at the brazen admission and have announced their support. LaFollette is utterly silent. Amsterdam, March 3.—Officials to- day expresséd themselves that it is their belief Zimmerman, foreign sec- | . retary of Germany, at Berlin, will re- sign and that they expect ex-Ambas- sador von Bernstorff to the United States to decline in volitical nower on aoccount of the Mexican plot ex- pose. ’ Americans Knew Plot. Toledo, 0., March 3.—Theodore McMannus, an advertising man, to- day stated that the activity of Ger- many in Mexico as shown in the Zimmerman letter, had been known among Detroit motor car manufac- turers three weeks before the tell- tale letter was pul}lilhed. JUDGE UNITES COUPLE Charles Hanson of Grand Forks county, and Miss Freda Mable of Grand Férks, N. D.,, were united in marriage yesterday afternoon at 3 o’clock by Judge J. E. Harris. APPROPRIATION BILL IS PASSED: VOTE UNANIMOUS (By United Press) ‘Washington, March 3.—The Sen- ate today passed another big appro- priation bill which it was expected the Republicans would hold back as a lever to force an extra session, but the passage of the bill was unani- mous. GERMAN STEAMER WILL BE INTERNED (By United Press) Buenos Ayres, March 3.—The Dutch steamer Amstelland arrived here today with securities and mail from Germany. The securities have been delivered but the mail has been seized and the ship interned for fear the entente will seize the vessel in the light of having aided Germany. HORSE KILLS ATTACHE (By United Press) Rome, March 3.—Major Heilberg, American military attache to the em- bassy at Rome, has been killed by the fall from his horse, it was announced today. TRIP TO WASHINGTON Judge and Mrs. M. A. Spooner left this afternoon for Washington, D. C., where the judge has a case in the Su- preme court. They will remain in Washington for a couple of weeks. H.S. Bo’ys’ and Defeat’Akeley H.S. Quintets In two exceptionally fast basket- ball games last evcaing the Bemidji high school teams defeated the boys’ and girls’ teams from Akeley. The games were fast from start to finish and both teams played at top notch all the time. This was due largely to the fast work of Dr. Died- rich and Coach Juvrud as referees. A large and enthusiastic crowd wit- nessed the games. The boys’ game was fast and ag- gressive, more so than the score would indicate, the locals getting the long end of the score with a 47 to 13 count. Bailey, Plummer and War- fleld carried off the honors for Be- midji. Captain’ Plummer did not get away until the second half but then showed up brilliantly. His floor work was some of the best seen on the local floor this season. Bailey was shifted to forward the second half and with Plummer succeeded in doing some very good team work. Warfield, although playing against FRAMING EXCUSES FOR ACT IN ORDER (By United Press) Berlin, March 3.—Germany has ad- mitted that instructions were sent to the German minister at Mexico City as to the possibilities of Mexico tak- ing part in hostilities against the United States. 4 This admission is semi-official, Surprise is expressed as to how the United States secured the letter. It is asserted that Argenti AL papers recently revealed a = United States plot, the account alleging that a year ago the United States asked all the Americas for common action against Germany. * 1 The belief is expressed that there is treachery on American territory in the United States coming into pos- session of the Zimmerman letter. - More Flimsiness. . Amsterdam, March 3.—A dispatch from Berlin today, in admitting. the plot to involve Mexico and Japan in a conspiracy against the United States, justifies Germany’s attempt on the ground that Germany had the right to take precautions on account of possibilities of @ war with the United States. D —— Zimmerman Vague. Berlin, March 3.—Foreign Secre- tary Zimmerman of the German em- pire at Berlin was “today asked by the United Press regarding the re- vealed plot against the United States { and he answered: “You understand it is impossible { for me to discuss the facts definitely. This is no more of a plot than what South American newspapers report- { ed, the United States asking South % America to join the United States { against Germany a year ago.” Zimmerman commented upon Am- erica's pro-entente sympathies * but carefully staied that the entire dis- cussion is based upon English re- ports. Extra Session Coneress. Washington, March 3.—Germany’s admission of intrigue against the United States has clinched Republi- can determination for an extra ses- sion. This is on account of Ger- many's spirit of heedlessness. PRESIDENT WILL BE SEATED ON MONDAY Tomorraw is March 4, the official date for the president-elect of the United States to be inaugurated to the office to which they have been elected. However, the date falling on Sunday the ceremonies of inaug- urating President Wilson for his sec- ond term will not be held until Mon- day, March 5. Girls’ Teams Akeley’s star, made seven field bas- kets and held his opponent to two. Woock of Akeley starred for the visitors, making eleven out of the thirteen points for his team. His passing was very good and he played a very aggressive game. Score: BEMIDJI AKELEY Plummer . ..... b ; ) R, Foley Phibbs .... . ‘Warfield . Gainey .. Bailey ........L.G......... Eagre Substitutes—! alley for Phibbs, Phibbs for Bailey. Field goals: Bemidji—Bailey 9, Warfield 7, Plummer 5. Akeley— Woock 3, Foley 1. Free throws: Be- midji—Plummer 2, Bailey 1. Akeley —Woock 5. Officials—Dr. J. W. Diedrich, referee; Tanner, timekeen- er and scorer. @irls Win The girls’ game was tut and ag- gressive. Miss Door’s squad played (Continued on Page Four)