Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 12, 1917, Page 1

» » ) ) ! A ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) : ; ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ] ) Up-to-the-Minute Dispatches by the United Press---Greatest After I1DJ1 DAILY P1 ‘VOLUME XV, NO. 64. BEMIDJ1. MINNESOTA, MONDAY E VENING. MARCH 12, 1917. 45 CENTS PER MONTE DIPLOMATS NOTIFIED OF ARMED GUARD $90 IN COLD CASH GRIST OF POLICE COURT TODAY; 3 DRAW §$25 EACH ‘Trio Arrested in Raid on House are Fined; Suggested They Get Out of Bemidji.. ‘CHARGED WITH DISORDERLY; ARRESTS FOLLOW COMPLAINTS Man ‘Arretsed in Depot Gives $15 Cash Bond for Appearance; Fails to Show Up. Ninety dollars was the grist ground out this morning by Munic- ipal Judge Gibbons, $76 of which was extracted from Mrs. Roy Wells, Miss Margaret Fisher and Al Cowan, the trio arrested one night last week by ‘Chief of Police Ripple in a raid on the house occupied by the party in the Fifth ward. The charge was dis- -orderly conduct. The Wells woman came here about a month ago from Kansas City and the next day after she located ran -afoul of Indian agents in a booze case and was released on bond for appearance. Neighbors complained of the habitat of the party and the “‘pulling” of the place followed. They were arraigned after their ar- rest and the case continued until today, the accused being released in cash bonds of $25 each for the ‘women and $15 for the man. This morning Judge Gibbons fined each of the three $25, the maximum penalty and got the coin, a total of $75. Then John Knutsen came to bat. He was arrested about 11:30 o’clock ‘Saturday night by Chief Ripple at the Union depot, John being drunk and a trifie too attentive to the la- dies dn the depot, so it was alleged. He gave a cash bond of $15 for his velease yesterday for appearance in <court this morning. Knutsen’s Bond is Forfeited. His case was called three times but Knutsen failed to answer and his $16 d was forfeited, placed with the first $75, and turned over to Court Clerk Fenton, who tucked it away as nonchalantly as a guy who had just sold a bushel of potatoes and got the money. After the hearing of the Wells- Fisher-Cowan trio, Judge Gibbons casually suggested that the bunch get out of Bemidji. : NO DECISION TODAY IN ADAMSON LAW (By United Press) ‘Washington, March 12.—The Su- preme court decision of the Adam- RUSH SUBMARINE CHASERS FOR UNCLE SAM Photo by American Press Association. Hundreds of motorboats, such as bave proved useful for England in hu nting the submarine, are now being built for our navy. These powerful Jittle craft make zreat speed and carry a gun. GerardInU.S, By Nightfall; Keeps Silent (By United Press) Havana, March 12.—By nightfall, Gerard will be devoutly rejoicing in treading United States soil again. The 6,000 miles from Berlin to the | United States has been. filled with- apprehension. He will report to President Wilson immediately after his arrival. Until then he will main- tain silence. The only expression he has given is that he didn’t know of the Mexican plot until told by wire- less. Those on board his vessel knew months ago that he had warned the United States about German intrigue in Mexico. Members of his party on the vessel stated the food situation in Germany serious, metals short, pewter tops from beer steins and pipes from church organs being used for making munitions. STREET CAR STRIKE IS OFF; PATRIOTICREASONS (By United Press) Washington, March 12. — The street car strike, scheduled for March 5 has been postponed for patriotic reasons. Sixteen of the most im- son case failed to mlterllllu today. | ‘portant lines are nfl'ected. Noted Eye Specialist’sSpeech To Parents and Teachers At the meeting of the Minnesota optometrists at Minneapolis, at which Bemidji was represented by Dr. E. W. Larson of Larson & Lar- som, a paper was read by .Albert Myer, secretary of the American Op- tieal association, the paper being an address to parents and teachers, and coming as it did from a high suth- ority it will be found of much in- terest and benefit. It was as fol- Having been asked to address a lo- cal Teachers’ and Parents’ association it seemed worth while afterward to plece the notes together, outline the plan of illustration of eye defects, etc., and make copied for the aid of pther optometrists who might be similarly called upon. Those who contemplate taking up stereoptican eye lecture work will do well to correspond with President Alomder and R. C. Augustine, who f4re pioneers in this line. The more you ‘“‘saturate” yourself with this subject the more freely your own thoughts will flow. The more often you tell others about your work, the better you will understand it yourself. Real Preparedness A friend who is president of the Board of Health in Decatur, Ills., was one of the speakers at the recent public meeting. He was preceded by & retired Admiral of the U. S. Navy who discoursed long and learnmedly on the necessity for preparedness. My friend who followed him, pointed Gut the fundamental lack of physical preparedness without which no scheme of National defense would be of the least avail. It is to this subject that you, as teachers and parents, must seriously address yourselves in preparing your boys and girls for the hardships and battles of actual war or the no less strenuous pursuits of peace—‘‘Peace which hath her victories no less than war.” Two illustrations of the reason- ableness of this attitude, one nega- tive, the other positive, have occurred to me. Both are decidedly convinc- ing. The first the large number of National Guardsmen pronounced un- fit by the U. S. Military authorities; the second, totally different, the mortality record in New York City, which, despite the fact that it was ravaged last summer by infantile paralysis, actually: showed a lower death rate than in former years when no epidemic prevailed, simply because the people were scared into a better observance of health laws. But it is not from the standpoint of vital statistics that I shall discuss my subject but from that of effici- eney. Mothers Look Ahead Every mother likes to think that the opportunities opening out before her boy or girl are limitless. That the horizon which seems to hem them in will recede farther and farther as they advance to meet it. Every teacher likes to feel that no serious obstacle confronts the ambitious student, yet a seemingly trivial physica]l handicap may not only pre- (Continued va Page ¢) - T r—— -~ TE l BRITISH REACH MAIN PRIVATE WIRELESS TO BE DISMANTLED IF WAR CLOUDS BREAK (By United Press) Washington, March 12.—In the event of war, the government will order dismantled every amateur wire- less station in the United States, it was given out today. MPTROLLER ASKS FOR e TATEMENTS OF BANKS (By United Press) Washington, March 1¢. — The comptroller of currency today issued a_ call for- National bank reports at the close of bueiness March 5. The call was also made for state banks to report their business state- ments at the same date. Bemidji banks report their busi- ness affairs in excellent condition and the reports to be made will all be flattering. DEFENSES OF ENEMY (By United Press) With British in the field, March 12.—The British capturing Irles brings them to the main defenses be- tween Le Pourt wood and Achiet Le Petit. SUMMER COTTAGES Mrs. W. N. Weber will build two or three summer cottages on Lake Bemidji, Auditor’s Plat No. 4. Op- erations will commence as soon as the snow goes away. Mr. and Mrs. ‘Weber plan on building a cottage at will occupy Lavinia which they themselves. WIN ONE CLASS There will be a business meeting of the Win One class of the Metho- dits church at the Naugle home this evening at 8:30 o'clock. All mem- bers are asked to be present. RECEIVES INSURANCE A. A. Carter, as guardian of Ray- mond, Earl, Ervine, Ethel and Elten Dell, beneficiaries of the late Alice Dell, received a check for $500 from the Superior Lodge of the Degree of Honor. Mrs. Dell belonged to the Bemidji lodge No. 219. MANY BODIES FOUND IN CYCLONE'S WAKE (By United Press) New Castle, Ind., March 12.— With 26 bodies recovered here search is continuing for bodies in the path of the cyclone which destroyed 500 homes here yesterday. Cincinnati, mM—Pollee re- port three dead and 50 injured by Sunday’s cyclone. t APPEAL TO RED CROSS (By United Press) Indianapolis, March 12.—Mayor Watkins of New Castle today appeal- ed to Indianapolis Red Cross for $100,000. The Chicago Red Cross had offered funds. They were told Indiana could handle the situation. Mrs. John Marin, postmistress at Guthrie, is in the city and will be the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geil, for a couple of days. School Bonds Carry By Big Bemidji voted for better eduocation Saturday afternoon and did so un- mistakably, by 3 to 1. There were two propositions to be voted for, one for the issuing of $40,- 000 in bonds for the erection of a suitable, school in the Fifth ward and theother to-spend $5,000 for_ the improvement of the old Central building. A total of 459 votes were cast. In the proposition for the build- ing of the new school in the Fifth ward there were 371 votes in favor and 81 against. For the improving of the Central school there were 313 votes in favor and 94 against. There were three spoiled ballots and one blank. CONSPIRATORS ON LIFE OF PREMIER GEORGE GUILTY London, March 12.—Mrs. Alice Wheeldon, her daughter, Mre. Wini- fred Mason, and the latter's hus- band, Alfred George Mason, were found guilty of conspiracy to mur- der Premier Lloyd George and Arthur Henderson, member of the war coun- cil. Miss Harriet Ann Wheeldon, an- other daughter of Mrs. Wheeldon, who also was tried on the same charge, was acquitted. Mrs. Wheeldon was sentenced to ten years’ penal servitude. A sentence of seven years was im- posed on Alfred Mason, while his wife was given five years’ penal servitude. AMERICAN LINES TO RESUME TRAFFIC (By United Press) New York, March 12.—Resump- tion of American passenger and|” " freight lines was announced today. The dates of sailings will not be an- nounced. CASE IN COURT Attorney H. L. Huffman will re- turn to Bemidji in a day or two from Mankato, Minn., where he had a per- sonal injury case for trial in district court. Attorney Huffman has also transacted business in Rochester, Kasson and the Twin Cities while away. LABOR LEADER STRICKEN Bloomington, 1., March 12.— John B. Lennon, labor leader and treasurer of the American Federa- tion of Labor, is in a critical condi- dition in a Bloomington hospital as the result of an operation a week U. C. T'S. ELECT Bemidji council, 513, United Com- mercial Travelers, held its annual election Saturday evening, the fol- lowing officers being chosen: P. C.—F. J. Koors. 8. C.—J. H. Koors. J. C—E. N. Ebert. 8.—Will Wilson. C.—A. E. Allison. S. T.—W. J. Worth. Vote Safurday TOLDNAVY GUNNERS WILL HEREAFTER BE ABOARD AMERICAN VESSELS IN “ZONE” ENTENTELOSE SEVENTEEN | AIRSHIPS. IS REPORT (By United Press) Berlin, March 12.—An official dis- patch today stated the Entente have lost 17 aeroplanes and two captive balloons on the western front. FARMER LETS SHOT GUN DROP AND BLOWS TOP OF HEAD OFF Mandan, N. D., March 12.—Her- man Hellmuth, 26, single, of Heb- ron, N. D., while moving personal property to a farm, let a shotgun drop and blew the top of his head off. The coroner said it was acci- dental and a jury was not called. He came to Hebron four years ago from Germany and all his relatives live in the old country. STONE;AGAIN SLATED FOR FORMER POSITION (By United Press) ‘Washington, March 12.—Commit- tee appointments show Senator Stone slated for the chairman of the for- eign relations committee, it was an- nounced today. WERNER MAN HAS FLAG THAT WAS USED IN LINCOLN’S TIME Werner, N. D., March 12.—When citizens here, urged by the patriotism aroused by international conditions, brought out their flags, Lyman Sum- ner unfurled an historic flag over his shop. It was made in 1865 by his mother and sister, and was carried in the funeral procession of Abraham Lincoln at Springfield, Ill. DUCHESS IS SERIOUSLY ILL; PNEUMONIA (By United Press) London, March 12.—The Duchess of Connaught is dangerously ill. She was the wife of the former governor general of Canada. She has bron- chial pneumonia and is very weak. CHAPTER MEETS TONIGHT A special meeting of the Chapter will be held this evening at Masonic temple for conferring of degrees. All memberd are urgently requested to be present. (By Umu:d Press) Washington, March 12.—The state department today informed all for- eign diplomats for their information that hereafter an armed guard for the protection of vessels and the lives of persons aboard will be placed up- on all American merchant ships sail- ing through Germany’s ‘‘barred m ” The information state sthat the armed guard will be an American naval gunner. It is also intended to arm muni- tion carriers and passenger liners. The presence of naval gunners aboard will not give teh ships the status of war vessels, the department holds, regardless as to whether secret orders are issued to gunners. The navy department still refuses any information as to its action. It is known that an American inventive genius has been called up to aid in protecting American vessels. MEDICAL INSPECTION OF NAVAL MILITIA BEING HELD TODAY The naval militia arm of the state of Minnesota is looking into its re- sources and this afternoon F. J. Pat- ton of Duluth was in Bemidji for the purpose of looking over the members of the corps as to their physical fit- ness in case of a call for service. All members of .the local campany should report .to the armory at the city hall as soon as possible. Harold Hawze of Duluth, inspector instructor, will also conduct an ex- amination for petty officer ratings in conformity with the order to en- roll all member in the National Na- val volunteers. Clyde W. Kelley, commander of the Minneosta naval militia, is also in Bemidji. Lieutenant Barker, commander of the local contingent, has received or- ders to have his men ready for a call and the medical inspection is being held for this purpose. VILLA TAKES DURANGO; REPORT IS CONFIRMED (By United Press) Laredo, March 12.Passengers ar- riving today from the interior state that Villa has captured Durango, confirming earlier reports. Big Bemidg Wins its Third From Duluth; Score 29 to 21 “Syracuse’ Harris of the Duluth Rotary club’s quintet was again in evidence Saturday evening at the ar- mory, in fact very much so, for out of the 21 points secured by the Ro- tarians that Harris person just nat- urally made 17 of 'em. Bemidji won the game, 29 to 21, taking two out of the three played. And some of the “tallest”” basket tossing ever seen in Bemidji was that of Johnson, for some reason or other better known as “Fuzz.” There was none of that stuff on him Saturday nigth, however, for out of ten chan- ces at foul baskets he slipped over seven. Tanner came back Saturday night and played in the form he is capable of and his teammate John- son did too, while “Old Hoss” Peck at guard didn’t give his man a look at the ball. A feature of the series was the playing of Cameron at right guard, he holding his forward to one basket in three games. Bemidg Play Classy. The playing of t;e Big Bemidg team was classy in every detail and they put up one of the best games ever seen on a local floor in many, many moons. The game was one of the fastest ever seen on the armory floor and the crowd was a record breaker, the largest seen by far this season and one of the largest that ever attended a game. Every inch of space was packed and the game was certainly a crackerjack. Stan “ i And while this account of the game is being written it can be said that the refereeing of H. Mayne Stanton was of the highest order. The fact that the Duluth club knows the game was evidenced fn that not one peep was made on any decision and the same went for the locals, and the game was fought every inch from whistle to whistle. The score: BEMIDJI DULUTH Johmson ......F........ Burnett Tanner ... . Christopherson Berrigan Harris Cameron . . Wisted Peck .. . Karon .G. Substltutes—Mamn for Burnett. Summary: Field baskets, Bemidji —Johnson 3, Tanner 5, Cameron 2, Peck 1; Duluth—Burnett 1, Harris 6, Karon 1. Foul throws—Johnson 7, Harris 5. Referee, Stanton, time- keeper, Riley; scorer, Claude Bailey. —t | | ar——u