Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, May 21, 1917, Page 1

$ . HINDENBURG IS REFORMING HiS 3 A i e A » B et g RR Sl S S IR rt ey 5 Up-to-the-Minute Dispatches by the United Press---Greatest Afternoon Paper Service THE BEMI1DJ1 DAILY VOLUME XV. NO. 125. BEMIDJT. MINNESOTA. MONDAY EVENING. MAY 21, 1917. SCHEME TO BEAT PUNCH BOARDS IS NIPPED IN BUD; ARREST FOLLOWS Stranger Tries 0ld Game Here and Comes to Grief; Is Ordered Out of City. HAS DUPLICATE NUMBERS OF PRIZE WINNERS PRINTED Police Receive “Tip” of Scheme and Warn Store Proprietors; Gets “In Bad” First Attempt. That moth eaten game of ‘“‘work- ing” a punch board was tried in Be- midji yesterday by a stranger giv- ing the name of K. E. Selvey and claiming to hail from International Falls, where his pal in the game is said to make his headquarters. Plans had been laid to make g cleaning but Chief Ripple had a tip a couple of days ago and when Selvey started to make the Tounds of the punch boards the chief was notified and Selvey was arrested and taken to jail. Today he was booked as a vag- rant and ordered out of the city and he lost no time in complying with the order. How Game is Worked. The punch boards offer various prizes for punching out certain num- bers, including $20 gold pieces, watches and gold pieces of lesser de- nomination, the odds against the one attempting to win being enormous. The scheme of beating tne board is to procure the serial number of the board, copy the winning numbers from the face of the board by hav- ing slips printed as nearly similar as possible and after punching out any number substitute the winning _ number and hand it over to the un- suspecting store proprietor and pick off the valuable prizes. Prize is Refused. Selvey had been in Bemidji three or four days ago and secured the serial number of the boards around the city, copied the winning numbers and returned to International Falls to have the spurious slips printed. Yesterday afternoon he commenced his rounds and started in at the store of Abercrombie & McCready, but the proprietors had been warn- ed by Chief Ripple and when the winning number had been ‘“punched” the prize was refused and Selvey left. Chief Ripple was notified and he immediately started on the trail of the would-be get rich visitor and located him just as he had entered the Antlers and took him to the city building and locked him up. + Winning Numbers Noted. In a note book found on the per- son of the prisoner were serial num- bers of boards in Bemidji and slips bearing the numbers of the prizes. The “phony’ slips had the numbers printed in purple ink instead of black and the type was larger than that used on the slips punched from the boards. According to the total numbers found in the note book a haul of $100 was in sight, also watches. REDENBAUGH ARRIVES AT SCENE OF CRIMES; WIFE UNDER ARREST (By United Press) St. Paul, May 21.—Joe Reden- baugh arrived at 8:40 o’clock this morning from San Francisco and was taken to Minneapolis, probably to face Frank McCool. Mrs. Reden- baugh is in custody here. The “world’s toughest kid” was heavily manacled and was closely watched by the officers who brought him pack to the scenes of his con- fessed crimes, the slaying of Mrs. Dunn and Patrolman Connery. THREE NEW MEMBERS FOR CABINET, BELIEF (By United Press) Washington. May 21.—The cab- inet may be increased by three port- folios. secretary of food administra-| tion. secretary of munitions and sec- | retary of transportation, is official belief aere. : APPEAL TO FARMERS By United Press) Des Moines, May 21.—Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo today made an appeal to the farmers to buy Lib- erty Bonds, he stating the farmers have not done their share yet. ) Dfln‘ FOOD OUESTION CAUSED DOWNFALL:(S_F THE CZAR Faulty distribution of food throughout the Russiun empire, laid to pro-German activities, was responsible foe the revolution there. This picture gives an idea of how each loaf of bread for the Russian army was checked off. Two Girls Killed On Board Ship: Shell Explodes (By United Press) ‘Washington, May 21.—Miss Edith ‘| Ayres of Chicago and Miss Helen Woods of Evanston were killed on board the Mongolia today when part of a bursting shell struck them as they watched a gun crew practicing at sea. Probe Faultv Shells. Washington, May 21.—Inquiries concerning the condition of the am- munition aboard the Mongolia, where two nurses were killed by exploding ammunition, developed the fact that the navy has been investigating faultiness of shells on board the liner St. Louis, suspicion being en- tertained that German agents may have tampered with the ammunition. GOVERNMENT SAYS COAL PRICES HIGH; ASTOUNDING DISCOVERY (By United Press) Washington, May 21.—Claiming that coal mine operators were charg- ing exorbitant prices, often several hundred times the cost of their pro- duction, the Federal trade commis- sion today urged congress to estab- ! lish control by governmental agen- cies which may fix prices. The commission charges the op- erators with doctoring their books. Regulation of coal distribution from the south and mines to the ultimate consumer with authority to allot quantities of coal to various class.s of consumers is also urged. There has been ample production, the com- mission says. GEN. NIVELLE STARTS AGAIN; CAPTURES 800 Paris, May 2l.—General Nivelle has started another offensive, cap- turing several miles of trenches and 800 prisoners. MOOSEHART FILM AT REX THEATRE TONIGHT At the Rex tonight will be shown the celebrated films of Moosehart, the thousand acre home for the or- phaned children of members \of the Moose, their widows and aged mem- bers of the order, and the pictures will be explained by National Direc- tor Geraghty of Duluth. There are 4,000 feet of film show- ing the workings of the big institu- tion and its educational features, Moosehart being the largest voca- tional school in the United States. It cost one million dollars to estab- lish Moosehart and its shows how the Moose take care of its members, their widows and educate their chil- dren. This big film will be shown in con- nection with the regular program of the Rex, making an evening of un- usual interest. The Moose lodge members will be present in large numbers and the Jadies of the members, the latter be- ing greatly interested in Moosehart and Moose activities in general, and Secretary Petrie expresses himself as being appreciatice of the splendid supper served at the large class ini- tiation. ARMY OF GIRLS WANTED Girls, here is your opportunity to do something for your country and at the same time be a Good Samaritan to the young men who are going out to fight and die in order that you may have a country in which to to live in peace and security. Every young man who goes to war needs from two to three pairs of wristlets to wear around his wrists in the chilly trenches of France. They will prevent thousands of bad colds and many hundreds of death from pneumonia. v But wristlets are not a part of dier by the government. Hence, if the equipment furnished to each sol- you, the warm hearted young ladies of our cauntry, do not make them our hoys will not get them. Colonel Daniel E. MecCarthy, department quartermaster of the Cen- tral Department, U. S. Army, Chicago, Ill.,, is so warm hearted and gen- erous and patriotic that he is working nearly twenty hours a day in his efforts to make every arrangement for the comfort and well being of the troops. not furnish them ‘wristlets because him to do so. Will you help Colonel McCarthy But Colonel McCarthy, strong and brainy man that he is, can the government does not authorize out in this, girls? Will each of you constitute yourself his aid and knit at least one pair of wristlets for “some girl’s brother?” is knitting them, too. The colonel has a beautiful young daughter, and she The wristlets should be of tan color, if possible, or dark gray or some other subdued color, so they will not attract the attention of the enemy. They should never be red or any other bright color. They should be knit loosely enough to admit of drawing them on and off over the hand, and should be about five inches in length. The editor suggests that inside of each pair you pin or sew a little slip of paper, with your name and address plainly written thereon, so the soldier boys may know who sent them. And to aid the movement, and also to do something for his country, the editor wants to publish in the paper the names of every young lady who joins in this worthy undertaking. as you knit them. Let us have your names as fast Write Colonel McCarthy a note telling him you are knitting some wristlets and ask him where ‘you are to send them. He will answer your letter promptly and will tell you just what to do with them in order that they may get to the right place. And he will be immensely pleased to hear from you because of what you are doing for the “boys.” Girls, the editor makes this appeal to you in the name of our coun- try, which we all love so well. You can not fight, but you CAN make life MORE COMFORTABLE for the boys who do the fighting—some of whom will never come back again. In writing to Colonel McCarthy address vour letter as follows: Colonel Daniel E. McCarthy, U. S. Army, Federal Building, Chicago, Illinois. ) Start today, girls. This is YOU R opportunity. MR. C. C. MEMBER Do you want to see Bemidji’s new normal school started? Are you interested in regis- tration day, June 5? Do you want to know what our special agricultural com- mittee is doing? Do you care whether Bemidji carries its share of the Liberty Loan or not? If so, get out at 7:30 o’clock tomorrow evening to a special meeting of the Commercial club. PUBLIC AUCTION SALE PROVES GREAT SUCCESS The first street auction sale of farm equipment, held Saturday after- noon at the Foot of Third street by E. J. Willits, was a success, much more so than expected, and Mr. Wil- lits will hold another June 2, com- mencing in the forenoon instead of afternoon. A large crowd was present and bidding was spirited, about $1,000 being involved in the transactionms, much of tke offerings being small. FIRES STILL RAGE Forest fires were raging in the vicinity of Scribner yesterday, and parties going to Wilton report the smoke very dense in that vicinity. el | | NAVY URGES SPEEDING UP AT SHIP YARDS (By United Press) Washington, May 21.—To speed up construction of 24 combination mine sweepers and sea going tugs, Secretary of the Navy Daniels today conferred with representatives of shipbuilding yards and explained the necessity of quick action and assur- ing government co-operation in pro- curing materials and labor. NINE CONVERSIONS Rev. M. A. Soper of the American Sunday School Union reports a good day at Pleasant Valley yesterday with nine conversions. MOTORED TO RED LAKE Mr. and Mrs. Andy Larson, Mrs. Peter Larson, Mr. and Mrs. Herb Rasmusson, Henry Dahl, Mr. and August Benson, Mrs. McCoy. Byron Benson, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Cole- man, Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Cutter and Fred Cutter, motored to Red Lake vesterday. The trip was made in the Coleman, Dahl and Larson cars. |ONLY GUARD ALLOTMENT " FOR STATES ALLOWED (By United Press) Washington, May 21.—The war department today announced that states cannot organize more national guards than the war department al- lots. - ciety VIINN ‘ e R PO | - | 45 CENTS PER MONTH a T =~ TORCES REPORT STATES HE IS PREPARING FOR HUGE DRIVE UPON RUSSIAN CAPITAL IMPORTANT FACTS REGISTRATION DAY All men between ages 21 and 30 inclusive must register. Any person failing to register or who registers falsely shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. In case of temporary absence from his residence, a man must register by mail. Hours of registration shall be be- tween 7 a. m. and 7 p. m., June 5, 1917, at the registration place in their home precincts. Those who are too ill to register are required to apply for instruc- tions before June 5 as to how they may register by agents. Those absent from home on June 5 shall, when in cities of over 30,- 000 population, apply to the city clerk of the city wherein they may be sojourning. That registration day, while not a holiday, should be made ‘“‘a great day of patriotic devotion and obli- gation when the duty shall lie upon every man to see to it that the name of every male person or the desig- nated ages is written on the list of honor. ALDERMAN MILLER HAS MOVED; LARSON BEING TALKED AS SUCCESSOR A vacancy has occurred in the aldermanic representation of the Fourth ward, Alderman Miller hav- ing moved to Lake Boulevard in the First ward, leaving his colleague, Alderman Hazen, sole representative of the Fourth. Alderman Miller will present his resignation at the next meeting of the council and it will be up to the council to choose a successor. The name of Matthew Larson is being strongly mentioned as the suc- cessor to Alderman Miller, Mr. Lar- son being a candidate at the last election and running a strong sec- ond in a three-cornered fight. He is an able man, honest and fully ca- pable and his many friends are con- fident he would properly represent his constituents and the pest inter- ests of the entire city in the council. BRIDE IS ATTACKED BY JILTED SUITOR Park Rapids, Minn., May 21.--Mrs. Lester Devereaux, a bride of a week, is in a serious condition at her home near lere as the result of a brutal attack by g rejected suitor. Hub- bard county authorities are seking the man. 2 According to Mrs. Devereaux’s story, she was bhending over the! kitchen range at her home when she| was grasped from behind, blindfold- ed and her hands tied. As she struggled to freeherself she was struck across the head and knocked unconscious. Her husband, returning from town found her, bruised and beaten, on the kitchen floor. On the table was a note reading: “I gave fair warning. I will get her yet. Have gone with her a few years and still love her. I no fool.” Mrs. Devereaux was formerly Miss Ella Keller of Huntersville. She will recover. | TORPEDO BOATS CLASH: " BOTH SIDES REPORT | | | (By United Press) { London, May 21.—An “outpost en- gagement' hetween French and Ger- i man torpedo bhoats Sunday morning| is reported in Berlin and Paris to-| day. One French boat was slightly damaged and Berlin says French ships were repeatedly hit but that the | German hoats were not damaged. Paris states the Germans fled after a short engagement. | | (By United Press) With the British armies, May 21. —General von Hindenburg is shunt- ing his exhausted troops from the western front to the north end of the Russian line where they are be- ing reformed preparatory to a drive on Petrograd. the Russian rapital. Meanwhile, fresh troops from the Russian front are being sent to the western front. . Italians’ Heroic Feat. Rome, May 21.—Climbing seem-’ ingly i{naccessible heights and sing- ing patriotic songs while the enemy shelled, Italians troops udvanced north of Gorza. The fighting reach- ed a climax of intensity wich numer- ous Austrian divisions transferred from the Rusian front and thrown into action. . 40.000 Going to France. Washington, May 21.—America’'s first expeditionary force which will carry the flag to the fighting line in Europe in command of Major Gen- eral John J. Pershing will total about 40,000 men—regulars, mar- ines, engineers and foresters. The marines will go as infantry and will be attached to the army di- vision. An army division at war strength totals about 25,000 men nd npwards of 12,000 are expected to be in the nine volunteer regiments of engineers being recruited. The forestry and marine regiments will comprise more than 1.000 each. It can be said authoritatively, the government proposes to give the troops every possible advantage of training and equipment to fit them for their task. Trained in France. All military advisers have agreed additional training within sound of the guns at the front must be given to forces taken to the battlefields of France before they Yake their places in the line. The regulars of the ex- peditionary force are certain to have that training. Presumably General Pershing will select, in conference with French and British officials, the location for the American training camps and the part of the line to which American troops will luter be assigned. The first expedition probably also will pave the way for the armies that are to follow. Departure is Secret. For obvious reasons, no informa- tion as to the time of the American commander's departure or his desti- nation will he made public. When General Persaing leaves every detail of the organization and equipment of his troops will have been worked out. 100,000 GERMANS I3 TOLL OF OFFENSIVE, BRITISHOFFICEREPORT (By United Press) With the British army, M —From prisoners and results raids, British headquarters have es- timated a total of 20 German divi- sions, about 400,000 men, have been smashed since the start of the offen- sive. The British have steadily maintained the offensive despite ef- forts of the Germansto wrest it. 38 MERCHANT SHIPS ARE CONTRACTED FOR — (By United Press) Washington, May 21.—Contracts for 38 merchant vess have been executed to date, it was announced today. CLASH ON BORDER IS ANNOUNCED TODAY (By United Press) Washington, May 21.—A clash be- tween American border troops and Mexicans was reported to the state | s department today.