Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, April 7, 1917, Page 1

p, % 4% f an ungllstgkgble manner and dem- onstrated ‘again the spirit of true colors; and were eager to answer. -of enthusiasin. LEAVES; PA COM iml\lfl"s patriotism ‘was at fever heat today. Nowhere in the United States was' thi 3 ism evidenced, . midj{ turned out enmassé and let loose its feelings in America. Harly this morning there was. an|. unwonted stif throughout -the city,|; for the flower of the young: nianhood || of Bemidji had heard the call of the They were scheduled to leave. this noon and at one o’clock they steamed out of the Great Northern depot for mobilization at Duluth, midst cheers, the waving of flags—and tears—from practically every person in Bemidji. Bemidji just naturally shut up sfop, quit cold and went to the depot and gave the boys a hearty sendoff. =& “'scene .pe! 2 ‘patrfotism' never before witnéssed in ‘Bemidji.- It was not-the -noisy, friv- oloug-+demonstration--of:-a~holiday: ‘Nb one felt the -spirit: of ‘gaiety, but yather that of concealing their true inward feelings' beneath: the mask It brought home for- aidly what America rea]ly means. It wis America to the fore and agai the-spirit of: that which has sustain- ed-America in her hour of need was ‘Joosened and AMERICA was upper- meet in the minds of that mighty ost. March to Depot. To the accompaniment of the shiek of whistles and the clang of bells, headed by the Bemidji band, from:“the Third Street cafe, where the -management served a compli- mentary dinner, the Bemidji com- pany marched to martial cadence to the depot in a sea of flags and cheer- ing humanity which lined the walks, and the thronged walks in turn trooped to the depot. The parade was headed by Chief of Police Rip- ple. - Mayor Vandersluis mingled with the throng, in evidence every- where to preserve the spirit of tha océasion. The fire department turned out, the Ladies’ Carmnival ' association drum corps lined up and a fleet of gaily ‘decorated ‘automobiles added their quota, but the center was that ‘dlide clad contingent of alert young Americans, rifles upon right shoul- ders;-side arms and in close forma- tiom.t ] E At the depot: the company was photographed, after which the mem- bers were allowed to mingle with friends and' families for the Ilast good byes. The train: was an hour late but the erowd stayed to the finish, the ‘band furnishing a program during the interim. Upon: the arrival of the train a huge banner was strung on the sides of the special car bearing in large letters. “BEMIDJI NAVAL MILITIA, FIFTH DIVISION.” Good Bves are Said. Thete were the usual scenes inei- dent to such an occasion enacted at the depot, the same scemes which have been enacted throughout the United States during her history, and are again being enacted through- out the country today. All knew| what it was and there were many genuine tears of sympathy shed for| those who suffered most, and | the| eyes of many a big, strapping young man.” who held no claim to senti-; ment, moistenea as he hugged closely am aged mother, father or others of those near and dear to him. CARRANZA IS NOT CONFINED IN JAIL v (By United Press) Washington,. April 7.--Communica- tion ‘gfimhgd with Mexico City to- vealed no fighting and did not the report at the state de- purtment that Carranza had been im- who_answered the call to the cofors today: i Vernon Lamson, Warren Edwards, Leon Battles, George Graham, Wil- liam Laliberte, Howe, . John Hedges, Leo Simenson, Alyin Roskowick;: Joe La Jennessee, George Lindebergh, D’Arcy McGee, Roy Op- sahl, George Morrison, Robert Webb, Louis Tegtmeyer, George Osborne, P. E. Brown, James K. Given, Earl Thurber, Basil Han- nah, Hovey Lord, Russell Lee Hendrickson; Arch Naugle, Wil- bur Lycan. D |yohn Halseth, Andrew Halseth. -to-,t'he-Minuf;e fiDispatc':hes by the M ‘D1 gae ) € 1A i D i E e ECOLORS; MILITIA.ROSTER Lieutenant E. A. Barker. Jr. Lieut. R. B. Lycan. Ensign William McDonald. Enlisted .men—Rem Bell, Victor latner, - Thomas Coe, = Whitney rown, - Ehy ' Kenneth, Fred Fraser, Clinton Crosby, Lester French, Carroll Hill, Paul Qlson, Charles Larson, Harry Peter Nelson, Homer Oxanger Charles _Ben -Samyelson, Farl Riley, Edwin Simons, Brooks, Emil ulmn.n‘.mfimfib Rushia, Married Men Excused. Lieutenant Barker excuse all married men of the company who wished to be excused, to be called later if found necessary. The mar- ried members of the company 8o ex- cused are: Hector Brown, Archie Ditty, Fred Graham, Eli Moorhouse, Clarence Magoran, Orville Titus, William Chi- chester. + “Al's Well,”” Wire to¥the “Pioneer” me_bfilitia Boys (Special to Pioneer) Deer River, April 7.—All’s well with the Fifth. Boys send thanks for many kindnesses. Entire Cass Lake turned out en- masse. EDWIN J. SIMONS. GERMAN SPIES ARE BEING ROUNDED UP (By United Press) . Washington, April 7.—The gov- ernment roundup of German plotters is on in full blast today. Scores of arrests have already been made and many more .are coming. 34 MINERS TRAPPED : IN MINE EXPLOSION (By United Press) Fernie, B. C., April 7.—It is be- lieved 34 miners are lost, trapped by an explosion in mine No. 3, in Coal Creek, near here. IVERSON-ANDERSON Miss Mildred Nora Anderson and Iver A. Iverson were married at the home of the pride’s bqther, Mrs. P. N. Anderson, last evening at 6 o’clock, Rev. Osmond Johnson offi- ciating. They were attended by the bride’s sister and brother, Mrs. Mc- Carthy and Palmer Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. Iverson left last.evening for. Minneapolis, Duluth and Superior where wney will spend a week. They will make their home in Bemidji. £ i BEMIDJI. MINNESOTA, SATURDAY WMG. APRIL 7, 1917. OFF FOR THE FRONT AGAIN ARMORY ES; PATRIOTISM SWAYS ENTIRE Cl ] G0OD BYE | NATIVE GERMAN . - WITH BEMIDI CO. One ‘of the most interesting feat- ; |ures ot the departure of the Bemidji | white and blue. Bunting was strung \naval militia this noon for mobil- |from every direction and -festooned . |izing at Dulutb was the presence of |in great bunches. - |iLouis Tegtmeyer, a husky specimen |covered the walls and floated high f young manhood. Tegtmeyer is a native German, ‘born in the emperor’s domain and a |ner of the gallery and main floor. naturalized citizen of Uncle .| That he is a good American is evi- Sam. den‘ced by his having been a mem- .| ber of the naval militia and answer- French territorfal bidding his wife and baby goodby the front after a furlough. ' ~m before returning te | Latest Bulletins of War { at the Pennsylvania railway tunnel near here. It is believed one of the attackers was wounded. (By United Press) Washington, April 7.—President ‘Wilson has received congratulations upon the United States decalartion upon the United States war declara- tion from King George of England and King Victor Emanuel of Italy. Bopp _to Surrender. San Francisco, April phoned the United States district at- torney up here tonight. May Stage “Comeback.” ‘Washington, April 7.—Officials believe Germany may stage a spe tacular stunt against American com- merce such as it did against Great Britain, a repetition of the visit of the U-boat 53. The navy is watch- ing closely. He has been in- United States. o GERMANS BLOW UP INTERNED WARSHIP IN GUAM HARBOR (By United Press) Washington, April 7.—The Ger- man interned cruiser Cormant was blown up by its crew in Guam har- bor and destroyed as United States marines were about to take posses- sion of the vessel. Seven Germans were killed and 353 taken prisoners. VISITING HERE Miss Lena Homey, a teacher in the Pine River schools, arrived in the city yesterday and is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Hans Mittet. Report U-Boat Sighted. Newport, R. 1., April 7.—The Nan- tucket lightship today reported a German submarine sighted off Cape Henry. Shipping has been notified to stay in the harbor. It is believed a vessel will be sent in search. Militiaman Killed. Pittsburgh, April 7.—One soldier belonging to the Eastern Pennsyl- vania militia was killed in a clash between Germans and militia guards TWO TRAWLERS SUNK BY RAIDER, REPORT (By United Press) Boston, April 7.—Persistent ru- mors have it that two fishing trawl- ers have been sunk by a German raider 100 miles out. - GOVERNMENT GRABS {By United Press) __ HERE ON BUSINESS 3 Miss ‘Ruth Anderson, superintend- Jacksonville, Fla., April 7.—Carl ent of the Lake Julia Sanatorium, near Puposky, was a business visitor in Bemidji yesterday and today. Fink, a German, was today arrested and charged with activity in incit- ing negroes in rebellion. Austria-Hungary Breaks With United States, Report (By United Press) London, April 7.—Austria-Hun- gary has apparently broken relations with the United States. Reports from two sources say that the foreign min- ister has instructed Ambassador Tar- nowsky to the United States to de- mand his passports, and a dispatch land will probably leave tomorrow. Embassy in Dark, Washington, April 7.—The Aus- trian embassy here states that it knows nothing of the reported break between Austria and the United States. g from The Hague says that Ambas- sador Penfield has been given his TO VISIT PARENTS passports. Miss Katheryn Durand, who teach- es in School: Dist. No. 96, Solway, Penfield to Leave. was in Bemidji yesterday, enroute to Geneva, Switzerland, April 7.— American Ambassador Penfield to Austria has demanded his passports!tion. 7.—Franz | members of the naval miltia prior Bopp, ex-German conusl general, has|to their departure to the first line of that he would give himself|given under the auspices of the Pa- volved in conspiracy charges in the|Wednesday of the mass meeting Saturday night. !the piano to and from the hall. GERMAN PLOTTER g o711, TAKES OVER ing his country’s cdll in his line of ho Helped In Hacepliun The reception last evening for the ] defense of the United States, was triotic League of Bemidji, organized evening as the outgrowth It was sponsored by the women mem- bers of the league, with the co-op- eration of the male members. It was a huge success, far beyond anything similar in the history of Bemidji. Generous Donors, The ladies are appreciative of the hearty co-operation on all sides and so are the patriotic citizens of Be- midji. : Special thanks are due the follow- ing: Andrew McNabb for donating t! use of the armory. C. M. Bacon for donating the heat and lights. George Baker for donating piano. Alderman Tom Smart for hauling he the W. A. Elliot for the floral decora- tions. John C. Tennstrom of Shavitch Bros. and Mr. Burke of O’Leary- Bowser company for decorating the armory. The Bemidji band for the music. And all who donated flags or help- ed in any manner whatsoever. BIG SHIPPING FLEET | mory last evening at tne reception of Ty S w BEMIDJIBIDS MILITIA , THRONG ~ Never hefore in the history of Be- midji was there such an outpuring of patriotism ‘such:ias. that at- the ar- the people to.the members of the naval militia as a farewell to the boys who today answered the call to the colors. The interior of the spa- cious armory was a riot of color—red, American flags above the massed humanity which packed every available nook and cor- Strung around the hall stood the members of the militia, clad in their spotless white dress uniforms, under the command of Lieutenant E. A. Barker. In. one corner was stationed the band playing patriotic airs, while at intervals a drum corps of Civil war veterans ‘‘hit ’er up” as became the days of the Civil war. - Formality Absent. There were no cold formalities. There were no tiresome, flamboyant speeches, there were smiles and friendly greetings on every hand. But underneatn there was that in- describable “‘something” that seemed to draw those present closer and feeling was deep-seated at the sig- nificance of the occasion. Around the line of sturdy young Uncle Sam’'s sea dogs, which was formed in a huge horseshoe, passed the veterans of the Civil war in bid- ding good bye. They were followed by the ladies of the G. A. R. circle, carrying the stars and stripes, who felt years ago just as others are today feeling. Then the general public fol- lowed in endless chain, each warmly grasping the hand of the husky youth of the city in a fervent God speed and a safe return. Spirit of America. The scene presented the true dem- ocracy of America. Class, creed, sta- tion in life and business life were cast into the melting pot and all stood shoulder to shoulder in the spirit of Americanism. During the course of the reception feature, Lieutenant Barker was call- ed to the phone and when he return- ed proceeded to the head of the hall and quietly announced, “We have been ordered to report for mobiliza- tion tomorrow at Duluth,” and a deep hush fell throughout the hall. “You will report to the armory at 7 o'clock tomorrow morning,” added the commandant of the militia and quietly stepping aside. Shower of Silver. Near the entrance to the hall were grouped Mayor Vandersluis, Chief of Police Ripple and State’s Attorney G. M. Torrance. Mr. Torrance step- ped to the center of the hall and ad- dressing those present called atten- tion to the “jolly bags'” at various points in the business district, to which generous donations of smokes and other articles have been con- tributed for the company members. Mr. Torrance then remarked that all who so desired could have the oppor- tunity of contributing a dollar for (By United Press) the company to spend in a similar Rio de Janiero, April 7.—The Bra-|manner, suiting the action by de- zil government has requisitioned the entire fleet docks and equipment of a large shipping company for de- fense against Germany’s attack up- on Brazilian ships of commerce. The German and Austrian legations are under guard. Two With America. Buenos Ayres, April 7.—Except for Brazil and Bolivia, the South Amer- ican countrigs are preparing to an- nounce their neutrality. RAIDER IS REPORTED OFF VIRGINIA CAPES (By United Press) Washington, April 7.—The navy Puposky where she will be the guest| department was today unofficially of her parents during Easter vaca-|informed there was a raider off the Virginia Capes. positing a silver dollar upon the floor near the floral centerpiece. Mayor Vandersluis stepped forward and deposited another shining dollar and in an instant there was a veri- table shower of silver commencing to spatter upon the floor. Chief Ripple commenced the task of collecting the silver shower and a total of $60 was thus collected for the company fund. i Last One-Steps. | There followed a lull and Prof. Tuseth’'s orchestra commenced the strain of a catchy dance selection, the |crowd spread and white clad figures clasped closely their sweethearts in the last one-steps before answering “Here, sir,” as their names were call- ed in line at “attention” for the march to the train and on to the At- lantic coast to face the east. Mrs. J. F. Hermann of Tenstrike was the guest of Bemidji friends yes- terday. AT RECEPTION AT ~ LAST NIGHT Q - e R T T