Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, May 17, 1917, Page 1

a Up-to THE BEMIDJI DAILY PLOT VOLUME XV. NO. 122. 2 [— BEMIDJI. MINNESOTA. THURSDAY EVENING. MAY 17, 1917. -the-Minute Dispatches by the United Press---Greatest Afternoon Paper Service e s goctety T goricst . il Bl B SOT: | 45 cENTs PER MONTH e HOLLWEG'S SPEECH UPROOTS PE? COUNTY DIRECTORS CHOSEN BY BOARD TO ENLIST LABOR FOR CROP HARVEST . Public Safety Commission Perfects Plan for Handling the Entire State. FRED DENNIS NAMED TO SERVE IN BELTRAMI COUNTY Private Watchmen to Get Commis- sions Pending Formation of Home Guard. Pending more definite assurances from the federal government as to arms and equipment for Minnesota’s Home Guard, the public safety com- mission has withheld final action on plans for the state organization pre- sented to it by Major Oscar Seebach, and made public in Order No. 4 pro- viding for commissions to private guards as ‘‘peace officers” under authority of the commission. Peace officers will have the powers of con- stables. The commission appointed a com- plete list of county directors, through whom it will operate or emlist the services of people in every commu- nity of Minnesota for supplying la- ‘bor for crop production, and in other ways for co-operation in measures for the national defense. Fred Dennis has been appointed .commissioner for Beltrami county. Oreanization in Each County. “In each county,”’” says a state- ment from the commissioner, “it will be the first duty of this director to call a general meeting at the coun- ty seat to form a county organiza- tion in each organized municipality or township. “The organization is to be so car- ried out into the villages and town- ships that every problem which will come under the jurisdiction of the public safety commission, acting for Minnesota, and for the Council of National Defense, will be dealt with effectively. “When the organization is com- pletely worked out, every man, wo- man and child in the state of Min- nesota will be brought into the pos- sible relation to all the activities of the nation.” Peace Officer Provision. Order No. 4 provides for appoint- ment of peace officers at request of any person or corporation wishing to have property guarded. These of- ficers will serve without compensa- tion from the state, but each will be commissioned with the powers of a constable, and will have a badge in- _scribed, ‘“Minnesota Public Safety Commission, Peace Officer.” The commission has engaged Major W. C. Handy, veteran newspaper man and former city controller of St. Paul, to take charge of publicity work. SCHOOL PROGRAM TO EQUIP PLAY GROUNDS A program will be given in the Central school tomorrow afternoon for the purpose of raising money for playground apparatus. Admission will be 20 cents. The program will he given outdoors, a platform having been erected for the occasion and seats will be provided. There will also be an exhibit in the Central school building of draw- ing and penmanship at 1:30 o’clock to which the public is also invited. H.S.DECLAMATORY TEAM | GOING TO PARK RAPIDS| The Bemidji high school declama- tory team will leave tomorrow morn- ing for Park Rapids, where it will participate in the Northern Minne- sota Track and Declamatory meet. The team is composed of three members: Humorous, Emma Klien: dramatic, Mable Johnson: oratorial, Daniel Gainey. Several boosters plan on making the trip with the team. 0. VERY WELL! (By TUnited Press) Washingtun, May 17.—Represen- tative Kitchin today announced that 2450,000.000 must be added to the 21,800.000.000 revenue bill LARGEST U BOAT, BUILT HERE F = Photo by American Press Association. The Spanish submarine Isaac Peral, the first war vesse! R SPAIN | to ve built iz the United States for the Spanish goverme ment and the larzest war submarire afloat, left New London Conn., and Went 100 miles to sea “or (urget peactice. Fhe submarine will soon start for Spain. Sunday School Patriots Wil Observe Day (By United Press) Chicago, May 17.—Over 800,000 Americans representing 150,000 Sun- day schools throughout the United States, have been asked to observe June 10 as Patriotic Sunday by the International Sunday School associa- tion. The announcement was made public today. An offering will be 'taken for the Red Cross and young men are to be urged to enlist in the military arm of the government and the young women are to be urged to take up nursing. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COMMERCIAL CLUB NEXT TUESDAY NIGHT At the meeting of the Commercial club after Wednesday's luncheon, it developed that some decidedly im- portant business matters are now be- fore the club for disposition. The matters were not disposed of because of the small attendance and lack of time. The subjects discussed pertained to the Normal school construction, honorary membership, service mem- bership and executive patriotic mat- ters. The club will discuss these al a special meeting to be held next Tuesday night, May 22. A committee representing the township of Bemidji. comprised of A. E. Rako, E. K. Anderson and Wil- liam Gray, were present and solicit- ed the co-operation of the Commer- cial club toward the grading of the brickyard road, south of the Fifth ward, as well as the road directly south of the Fifth ward proper, run- ning to the Hubbard county line, over which the proposed mail route is to be located. The club referred the matter to the traffic and highway committee, which will work in conjunction with the city council and city engineer. WHY NOT APPOINT . ANOTHER COMMITTEE? (By United Press) Chicago, May 17.—Bread prices must increase if the government does not devise cheaper means of deliver- ing wheat to the millers, is the con- census of opinion of the representa- tives of 200 big baweries in united conference here today. E. D. Strain of Battle Creek Mich., said ... price should flluctuate the same as a pound of meat or sugar. I8 MORE CANINES ARE SLATED FOR EXECUTION Unless claimed before that time, 18 helpless canines will be disposed of at tue dog pound tomorrow morn- ing. There are 23 under ‘““arrest” for being minus tags and allowed to run at_large. Owners may claim the dogs by paying for their care and securing a license and tag. The catchers are doing good work and the absence of dog parties in the business distriet and throughout | the city is very noticeable. Already a large number have been killed by the police authorities. Stanton of Thief River Falls Named MemorialDay Orator; ParadeWillFeatureProgra E. M. Stanton of Thief River Falls will be the Memorial Day orator in Bemidji May 30, the exercises to be held either in the Elko theater or the Methodist church, yet to be de- termined. The address will be de- livered in the afternoon. In the forenoon the exercises by the Grand Army veterans will be held, a parade to the cemetery being a feature. The formation will be at the City building and it is desired that as many who can, kindly loan,| their autos to convey the veterans and the Ladies of the G. A. R. to the cemetery. It is the intention of Superintend- ent Dyer to have the school children in line and music for the march will be furnished by the band. The route of the parade will be through the business district and on out to the cemetery. The Civilian auxiliary will also take part in the parade for- mation. After the exercises at the cemetery the veterans will return to FOREST FIRES SWEEPING CAMPS AND HOMES (By United Press) Merrill, Wis., May 17.—Forest fires are raging in this vicinity to- day. Two logging camps and two farm houses have been destroyed and more are in danger. CARLSON'S STORE 1S NOW (40 FEET DEEP The finishing touches are being ad- ded to the improvements at the Carl- son Variety store. the steel ceiling having been completed on the added space taken over by the store proper at the rear of the building. The new area is 25x35 feet. The store is now said to have one of the greatest depths of the stores of the city. having a frontage of 25 feet and running back 140 feet to the alley, the entire space being de- voted entirely to stock. 1.800 CHURCHMEN CONVENE Dallas, Tex., May 17.—Eighteen hundred churchmen have arrived here to attend the Presbyterian gen- eral assembly, which convenes to- day for a nine-day session. ARGENTINE MANDATE EMBARGO ON WHEAT (By United Press) Buenos Ayres, May 17.—Argentine today announced prohibition on the export of wheat, being the govern- ment’s second announcement of an embargo. The first embargo was announced early in April but held in abeyance through protest of England, backed by the United States. was provided which included that) England should be permitted to pur-/| chase an enormous quantity of wheat | in Argentine and repay late in thel fall. Whether today’s embargo is with regard to this agreement is as yet unknown. CHANGE OF RESIDENCE Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Miller have| moved from 204 America avenue tol 621 Lake Boulevard. R e T BURUY.. | WSS SR i AR LR et S SRR Settlement | States. | which the regular session was held, I. 0. 0. F. hall where the ladies’ aux- iliary will serve dinner, and the af- ternoon devoted to participation in the general exercises. The committee representing city consists of Mayor Vandersluis, Aldermen Backus and Smith and all who will assist the veterans with their automobiles should notify member of the committee. TEUTONS OPEN FIRE UPON RUSSIANS WHO REFUSE TO FRATERNIZE (By United Press ) . Petrograd, May 17.—Fraternizing between Russian and Teutonic sold- iers is reported stopped along practic- ally the entire front. This was caused when Germans at- tacked a regiment refusing to fra- ternize with asphyxiating gas hand grenades and artillery fire. y DOUBLE SLAYER STARTS FOR HOME TOMORROW (By United Press) San Francisco, May 17.-—Joe Red- enbaugh, confessed murderer of Mrs. Dunn and Patrolman Connery, leaves tomorrow for St. Paul in custody of detectives. His girl bride will ac- company the party. PICTURE OF LONG JON 1917 CLASS MEMENTO Yesterday afternoon a class meet- ing was held by the Seniors of the Bemidji high school and several mat- ters in connection with the gradua- tion exercises were taken up by the class. They decided to purchase a picture of “Long John,” the noted Chippewa Indian, and present same to the high school as a remembrance of the class of 1917. Invitations were distributed among the members of the class. The class also decided to purchase class colors and these were ordered through the Bazaar store. Class flowers were also ordered I | from Elliot’s floral shop. $500 SUBSCRIBED BY MASONS TO WAR LOAN The Masonic lodge of Bemidji evi- denced its loyalty to the government to a marked degree last evening when it was voted to subscribe for $500 worth of the Liberty Loan bonds, to assist in financing the war against the enemies of the United The meeting of the lodze was at- tended by fully 75 members of the| craft, several from Cass Lake, supper being served at 6 o’clock, after including work in the master's de- gree. M. E. SUPPER SUCCESS The supper at the Methodist church last evening, given by the! Ladies Aid, was a complete success, about $85 being realized. BITTER WARISSEEN - IDEA - TO THE END; UNITED STATES MUST USE ALL HER RESOURCES - WHATLARGE CLOTHING CONCERN THINKS OF THE “BEMIDJI PIONEER” The Pioneer likes to take its own medicine occasionally, and when a letter of commendation is received such as that from Alfred Decker & Cohn, Chicago, which arrived today, we modestly present it to show the Pioneer’s many friends in Bemidji and Beltrami county what others think of the Pioneer. Alfred Decker & Cohn are the manufacturers of the famous Society Brand of men’s clothing, handled by Shavitch Bros. of Bemidji, and are leaders in the clothing manufactur- ing business, and when they volun- tarily write such a letter as follows the | herewith the Pioneer has ample rea- son to feel highly complimented: Chicago, May 15, 1917. The Bemidji Pioneer, Bemidji, Minn. Gentlemen: Please accept our thanks for adding our name to your mailing list so that we will receive copies of your weekly edition containing the advertising of our dealer, Sha- vitch Bros. You are publishing an un- usually good local mnewspaper and your efforts must be appre- ciated judging from the large volume of advertising you carry. We congratulare you es- pecially on your splendid make-up. The first page of your issue of May 10 is very at- tractive and that vou believe in taking good care of your adver- tisers is shown in the way you handle your news matter in the inside pages. Each page has something to interest the reader. This is one of the best print- ed small-town papers that is re- ceived by our advertising de- partment. Very truly ALFRED DECKER YOUTHFUL FRIENDS OF SCOTTSTEWARTNOISELY GREET NEWLY WED‘PAL If the youth of north Bemidji could vote Scotc Stewart, the well known grocer, whose place of busi- ness is on Fourth street, could have any office he desired from flue in- spector to the presidency, and it is occasion>d somewhat thusly: To begin with, the neighborhood boys are naturally friends of Mr. Stewart. He was one himself and never forgot it—that's the reason. Somewhere in the Bible there is something to the effect that it isn’t the proper caper for man to dwell alone and with passing years Mr. Stewart became convinced that was correct. A few days ago he took unto himself a better three-quarters and after a few days spent on a trip practicing in referring to his bride as “Mrs.” and not stutter they ar- rived in Bemidji. Last night the smoke laden air in the vicinity of the Stewart habitat was filled with weird sounds, an ef- fective if not artistic serenade. Mr. Stewart's young friends were on the job. Mr. Stewart looked back a few years and remembered. And grab- bing his hat he said ‘“come on boys" and away trooped the bunch to Net- zer's for an ice cream feed. And to make it a good one Mr. Stewart impressed his auto and added a party of girls to the perspiring and ra- dient-faced group. vOurs, & COHN, MORE TEUTON PLOTTING BARED ON THE COAST (By United Press) San Franecisco, May 17.—Germany had planned not only to raid Pacific commerce from submarine bases in Mexico but to terrorize the coast with Zeppelins, according to a state- ment of Lieutenant Wolf of the Ger- man navy, alleged spy, to Federal District Attorney Preston today. (By United Press) Copenhagen, May 17.—Opinion is universal hete today that the speech of Imperial Chancellor Von Hollweg in the Reichstag Tuesday uprooted the idea that Germany is ready to quit. The opinion is shared by Am- erisans, entente officials and citizens. It is war uncomprisingly and bitter- ly to the end. Americans here see the necessity for throwing all Amer- ican resources into the fray. Session Tumultuous. Berlin, May 17.—In a momentous session of the Reichstag Tuesday, in which Chancellor von Bethmann- Hollweg, replying to interpellations, refused to enter a discussion of Ger- many's peace aims, Herr George Ledebour, Independent-Socialist, de- clared a republic must soon be es- tablished in Germany and that his party will propose a constitutional committee to take preparatory steps in that direction. Predicts Revolution. He was supported in part by Herr Philipp Scheidemann, Socialist-Dem- ocratic leader, who intimated if England and France renounce the idea of annexation and Germany in- sists on annexing territory there will be a revolution in Germany. This resulted in indignant repudi- ation by a large section of the house and Herr Scheidemann hastened to add it has not gone so far as that yet. ' Hollwee's Refusal Blunt. The address of Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg was one of Von the most vigorous and plain spoken he has made before the Reichstag since the outbreak of the war. He was blunt in his refusal to dis- cuss the peace aims as demanded in the interpellations by Socialists and Conservatives. He aserted these interpellations fall for the government's specific peace program, the announcement of whieh would, at the present, not only be premature, but which it would be difficult to formulate, and also of no practical service to the nation in the present situation. CHOATE FUNERAL SIMPLE (By United Press) New York, May 17.-——Mammoth crowds turned out today to attend the funeral of KFormer Ambassador Choate. There were no flowers as was his request and the ceremony was simple. MINNESOTA GUARDS RECEIVE BORDER PAY (By United Press) St. Paul, May 17.--The distribu- tion of 50 cents a day additional to all Minnesota guardsmen who served on the Mexican border, is being per- formed today. DEVISE GOVERNMENT (By TUnited Press) London, May 17.—The Irish Na- tionalists today voted to reject Pre- mier Lloyd George's plan for the par- tition of Ulster in settlement of the Irish home rule plan, hut agreed to adopt his suggestion for a conven- tion of Irishmen of all parties to de- vise a system of government for Ire- land. \HAIG REPORTS MORE PROGRESS ATBULLECOURT (By United Press) London, May 17.—General Haig today reports more progress at Bul- lecourt. Night Attacks Repulsed Paris, May 7.-—Violent night | attack by the Germans were repulsed | by the French at Moulin and LaFaux. FIVE RADICALS NAMED Petrograd, May 17.—The Work- men’s Soldiers’ committee delegates today nominated five radicals for the proposed cabinet coalition. b