Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 8, 1917, Page 1

WOLUME XV. NO. 61. BRAINERD IS NEXT ON HIGH SCHOOL . FIVE'S SCHEDULE TOMORROW NIGHT to Local Squad. ‘SENIORS PLACE ORDER FOR INVITATIONS WITH PIONEER @irls Play Walker; Senior Play is Chosen; Operetta Also to Be Staged ; First Court Today. The Bemidji high school basket- Dball team will leave for Brainerd to- morrow morning at 8:15 o’clock to meet the strong Brainerd quint on their home floor in what is expected to be the hardest game of the season so far. In a fast game played here a few \ weeks ago the Bemidji boys defeated N\ the Brainerd team by a very close score and it is reported that the lat- ‘ter team has developed considerably since that time. The home boys will -also be greatly handicapped by the gize of the Brainerd floor which is only about half the size of the local -armory. Bemidii Strengthened. Regardless of these discouraging facts, the home boys are determined to put up a strong fight and win it possible. The team has been great- 1y strengthened since it last met Brainerd by the return to the game L of its shifty forward, Captain Plum- mer. P S~ Coach Juvrud put the boys through the final workout last night. play at Walker Friday evening. The girls have shown wonderful - im- provement in the past few weeks and are confident of victory. SENIOR PLAY CHOSEN At a class meeting yesterday after- noon the Seniors voted to stage ag their class play the four-act comedy, “What Happened to Jones,” at the Grand theater, Friday, April 13. The play is the celebrated Broadhurst farce and one that has been popular in schools and colleges for several years. The plot is singular and in- teresting and the humorous situations follow one another in such rapid and varied succession that the whole af- fair is bound to make a grand “hit.” Miss Brodthorb, instructor in the high sc¢hool, is supervising the play, (Continued on Page Six) KELLIHER RESIDENT IS HOSTILE; DRAWS GUN; HELD BONDS OF $500 (Special to Pioneer) Kelliher, March 8.—Frank North is hunting bonds this afternoon, in the sum of $500, set by Justice Tay- lor on a charge of raising Hades in general and firing a revolver at the home of William Skinner last eve- ning. It is alleged North went to the ‘Skinner home and started a racket in the course of which he drew a gun. No one was injured in the affair. NO SYMPATHY (By United Press) St. Paul, March 8—The lower house of the state legislature this -afternoon voted a denial of sympathy for the filibusterers in the United States senate. Bemidji “went to the show” last night when the new Elko motior pic- ture theater in the handsome new Elk temple opened its doors to the public, Mary Pickford in the “Pride of the Clan” being the opening bill. As early as 7 o’clock patrons com- menced filling the seats and by 7:30 o’'clock the capacity of the theater was taxed, fully 500 persons being accommodated. The termination of the first run of he picture found another large crowd filing the spacious lobby of the temple awaiting seats for the sec- ond showing. The city council as guests of Man- ager Whaley of the new Elko, occu- pied seats in the balcony, the coun- cil members and families attending in a body. ‘Hardest Game of Season Looked For;, Small Floor is a Handicap Elko Theater Formally Openéfi: Address By Attorney Bailey FIRST SECTION ALLEGED “JOINT” PULLED; POLICE ARREST THREE IN RAID LAST NIGHT Two Women and Man Taken in Descent of Officers; Being Held for Hearing Monday. ONE OF WOMEN IS FACING CHARGE OF INDIAN AGENTS All are Recent Comers to Bemidji; Lived in Fifth Ward; Neighbors Make Complaints. Chief of Police Ripple took three of his men shortly after 12 o’clock last night and raided the habitat of Mrs. Roy Wells, Miss Margaret Fisher and Al Cowan in the Fifth ward, the house being in block 9, off Shevlin avenue. . It is alleged many complaints have been made of the place to the police from residents in that vicinity and the chief “pinched’” the house. At the time of the raid the two women and the male member of the trio were the only occupants. At the knock of the chief on the door ques- tions as to the identity of the visitor were made but finally the door was opened and the trio placed under arrest, a charge of disorderly conduct being lodged against them. Arrests Bebore Mrs. Wells is the woman arrested by Federal Indian agents a few days ago for alleged introduction of liquor into Indian territory and is under bonds. She is alleged to have come here from Kangas City and three days after she landed she became en- tangled with the federal government in the booze game. After their arrest the women were released on a cash bond 6f $25 each and Cowan was let go on & cash bond of $15 to appear for hearing this morning. Mrs. Wells is a decided brunette while her companion is a decided blond. Both were attired in correct fashion when they appeared in police court this morning. ‘When asked to plead to the charge as read Miss Fisher entered a plea of “not guilty.” Case Continued P. J. Russell had been retained by the accused and soon after the plea of his client appeared in court, hav- ing been detained on other court mat- ters. He immediately asked for a continuence of the cases until next Monday, pending other actions against Mrs. Wells, the cash bonds to stand for their appearance, and Judge Gibbons granted the request, as did Cfty Attorney M. J. Brown. Mrs. Wells gave her age as 27 when arrested and Miss Fisher stated she was 19 years of age. The latter claimed Minneapolis as her home. Cowan is said to have been here two or three months, and his fair com- panions two or three weeks. NO FOOD COST PROBE; CONGRESS IS LAX (By United Press) Washington, March 8.—The fed- eral trade commission will not start any food cost probe on account of congress not appropriating any money to defray the expenses. ILLNESS DELAYS ACTION (By United Press) Washington, March 8.—President Wilson’s illness has delayed the an- nouncement of his decision on the armed merchantman question. Tuseth’s orchestra played through- out the evening. The setting of the film was in Scotland and the orches- tra added much to the enjoyment of the run by playing Scotch airs. There was no set program for the opening. T. C. Bailey, chairman of the building committee of the Elks lodge, which erected the temple, spoke briefly, informing his hearers of the efforts of the Elks in giving to Bemidji such a handsome structure and urged co-operation on the part of the public in patronage, that the Elks might not be embarassed in car- rying out its desire in the entire mat- ter. The other members of the building committee consist of Mayor Vandersluis and F. S. Lycan. At the close of Mr. Bailey’'s marks the audience signified approval by loud applause. re- its e SRS P S et R i i S S (. . b - 2.4t N g, BEMIDJI. MINNESOTA. THURSDAY EVENING. MARCH 8, 1917. ; Photo by American Preas Association. The pick of Chinese skilled labor is being sent to France from Tientsin and Indo-China at the rate of 1,000 a week. Tle ones above are starting for Havre to work on munitions. Bemiji CHINA'S MAN POWER AIDS FRANCE PAID $250.000 GOLD Will Play In Finals For H. S. Basketball Title DENU YOTED THANKS BY FROHN WOMEN; REST ROOM NEEDED When the rest room was closed, owing to lack of funds from any source at the time, E. H. Denu, presi- dent of the Commercial club, order- ed the re-opening of the rest room, taking the personal responsibility of its maintainance. The following letter, received by President Denu, shows the value of the rest room, the appreciation of Mr. Denu’s action and is an indica- tion of the future conduct in the rest room matter: Dear Sir: We, the ladies of the Frohn Equitable Farmers’ club, have given you a voie cf thanks for re- opening the Bemidji rest room, which we have very much appreciated. With our best regards, MRS. NELS WILLETTT. “PIONEER” EDITOR GIVEN POTATO---NOT LEMON The editor of the Pioneer has dfs- covered the best friend he has in the city of Bemidji. This important dis- covery was made this forenoon, and he i none other than R. E. Fisher, agent of the Union depot. The reason for this fulsfome eulogy is that Mr. Fisher just naturally walked in to the Pioneer office this morning and with the air of one who had wooed and won a ‘“‘war bride” carelessly slipped “ye ed” something. No, not a lemon (we've got several of them) but a nice smooth “‘spud.” And it was immediately deposited in the office safe. “Come again, R. E.” PRESIDENT HAS COLD; CONFINED TO BED {By United Press) Washington, March 8.—President W ilson is suffering from a severe cold and is confined to his bed. He id ex- pected to be out soon. GERARD WILL REACH HAVANA, CUBA ,SOON (By United Press) ‘Washington, March 8.—The state department today announced that Ambassador Gerard and party would reach Havana, Cuba, between Satur- day and Monday. The local high school basketball team is anxiously awaiting the result of the St. Cloud-Little Falls game which is to be played at St. Cloud next Saturday evening. Next Fri- day evening the Bemidji high school team meets the Brainerd team on Brainerd’s floor. The next game following that will, no doubt, be played with the winner of the St. Cloud-Little Falle game on a neutral floor for the championship of this district. The Bemidji-Brainerd game has no direct bearing on the title of the dis- trict as Brainerd already has been eliminated, having met defeat four times. Little Falls has defeated Brainerd on Brainerd's own floor by a score of 21 to 20, and on Little Falls floor 19 to 15. St. Cloud de- feated Brainerd on the St. Cloud floor 25 to 17, and the Bemidji team won from the Brainerd team on the local floor by a score of 20 to 18. This leaves Bemidji the only undefeated team in the district, while both St. Cloud and Little Falls have been de- feated once. St. Cloud defeated Lit- tle Falls on the Little Falls floor by a score of 35 to 28 and Brainerd defeated St. Cloud on the Brainerd floor by a score of 21 to 14. Coach Juvrud is endeavoring to make arrangements whereby the de- ciding game for the title between Bemidji and the winner of the St. Cloud-Little Falls game is to be played on the Armory floor at the University of Minnesota. Bemidji has the only large floor in the dis- trict that complies with the regula- tions, and the locals would naturally be handicapped in playing a game on a small floor against the heavier Little Falls or St. Cloud teams who are accustomed to play on smaller floors. PATRIOTISM CAUSE OF RECORD ENLISFMENTS (By United Press) Washington, March 8.—The war department today stated that patriot- ism, stirred by international develop- ments, is the reason behind the Feb- ruary record for recruiting, the fig- ures being 4,852 for the month. SENATE “RAG CHEWING” GOING INTO HISTORY (By United Press) Washington, March 8.—The sacred perogative of the United States Sen- ate of unlimited debate may pass in- to history within the next 48 hours. Twelve wilfull senators have admit- ted they have no further means with- in their power to continue the rule in force. ——te < BEMIDJ1 DAILY P1ON FIRST SECTION -—‘ -P. > — $“ Qo 9"“‘1 = ‘} : (1! P 45 CENTS PER MONTH - VILLA USED AS PAWN AGAINST THE U.S. BY GERMANAGENT T0 ATTACK BORDER AND INVOLVE CARRANZA e CUBAN REVOLUTION IS ENDED WITH CAPTURE OF LEADERS; CELEBRATED (By United Press) Havana, March 8.—The revolution in Cuba is apparently ended. The capture of Ex-President Joseph MiJ guel Gomez and his entire staff and leaders of the insurrection is expect- ed to be followed by sentence of death upon the conspirators. All last night the city rang with gaiety over the capture of the leaders and the government is celebrating the battle victory in which Gomez was captured. MERCY! CIGARETS UP IN PRICE IN BEMIDJI And now it’s the high cost of cig- arettes that has struck Bemidji. Yes, and hit it hard, the price quotations today being a t];lfd higher than the former prices. Favorite brands have gone up 6 oents per .10-cent . packages now retailing-for 16 cents, and 15- cent brands reaching 20 cents. BENEFIT OF BAND A benefit dance will be given Sat- urday evening, March 10, in Chris- tianson’s hall for the benefit of the band boys. AMERICANS ALLOWEDTO FREELY LEAVE BELGIUM (By United Press) Washington, March 8.—Minister Whitlock at Brussels today reported that Germany is permitting Amer- icans to freely leave Belgium. REPORTTEUTON PLOTTER ESCAPED TO MEXICO (By United Press) New York, March 8.—Lieutenant Robert Fay, German spy, who plot- ted to destroy munitions plants and who escaped the Atlanta prison, is in Mexico, the district attorney’s of- fice said today. KITCHENER BLAMED FOR DARDENELLS FIASCO (By United Press) London, March 8.—The general in- vestigation of the disastrous cam- paign in the Dardanelles blames the late Lord Kitchener for an insuffi- clent investigation as to what was required before starting the cam- paign. (By United Press) Laredo, Tex., March 8.—Germany has been playing Villa against Car- ranza. Great sums of German money have been furnished Villa in inciting activity against the United States and against Carranza by German agents working through officials of the Car- ranza government seeking to align that government against the United States. An agent of the German govern- ment approached Villa about Febru- ary 12 with a proposition to renew raids along the border of the United States in event of a war between the United States and Germany. Villa demurred against any border attacks but finally agreed to send unattached bandits to operate widely separated points along the international line and make sporadic forays to harass the American troops. $250.000 Spot Cash. Villa was pald $2560,000 in gold immediately to bind the compact and large sums monthly were agreed up- on as payment to the bandit chief- tain. By this plan, it was intended to create a friction between Carranza and the United States and weaken Carranza with America. It is thought the German propa- ganda was responeible for the Car- ga order barring the-exportation of munitions, the plan being to have this affect the British owned oil flelds at Tampico which supply the British navy. DULUTH ROTARY CLUB FIVE HERE FOR SERIES The Duluth Rotary club's basket- ball team arrived in Bemidji this af- ternoon and tonight meets the Big Bemidg quintet in the first of a series of three games. The visitors éome highly recommended as sportsmen and clean, fast players. Manager Jacobson of the locals states his men are in good condition for the fracas and a warm contest is anticipated. The game will be call- ed at 8 o’clock. BIG SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION COMING, CARLSON IS ADVISED Bemidiji is also to he the scene of the Northern State convention of the Minnesota Sunday School association next year as indicated by a letter just received by A. T. Carlson from A. M. Locker, general secretary, St. Paul, which is as follows: Your letter and invitation for the Northern State convention to be held in Bemidji next year is at hand. I thank you for the fine spirit manifest- ed in the invitation extended. I am sure our state executive com- mittee will accept. However, I shall have a meeting of our committee in a few days and have the president and secretary of the association write you a formal acceptance of the propo- sition. Poor Eyesight Is Caused By Overeating Says Noted Expert Food poisoning, caused by over- eating are the original causes of about 40 per cent of the poor eye- sight among American school chil- dren, according to Dr. Paul C. Hir- schy of Minneapolis ,elected presi- dent of the Minnesota State Associa- tion of Optometrists at the Hotel Rad- isson. Due to the earlier mental develop- ment, closer attention given to stud- ies and the elementary cause of food poisoning, 75 per cent more school children have defective vision today than 20 years ago, Mr. Hirschy said. High Food Cost to Help. “The high cost of living poesibly will accomplish one good, it will cause people to eat less,” said Dr. Hirschy. eases are primarily due to food pois- oning caused by overeating. This retards nerve development and often culminates in what is called nervous hreakdown.” | Officers Elected. Officers elected are: Dr. Paul C. Hirschy, Minneapolis, president; Dr. E. H. Kieknapp, Lake Benton, vice president; Dr. H. Mar, Duluth, second vice president; Dr. Albert Myer, Al- bert Lea, secretary; Dr. J. J. Dowd, Minneapolis, treasurer. Directors re-elected are: Dr. L. L. De Mars, Minneapolis; Dr. F. J. Pratt, St. Paul; Dr. Gertrude Stanton Jones, Minneapolis, and Dr. James F. Pat- ton, St. Paul. An attendance of 80 was at the annual banquet in the “A large part of all dis-|Gold Room of the Hotel Radisson.