Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, May 25, 1917, Page 1

p-to-the-Mihute Dispatches by the United Press--'-Greatest Atternoon Paper Service | EB VOLUME XV. NO. 129. Rememberthe Lusitania-Buy a Li¥ AKE up Bemidji! w Next Tuesday the special committees of business men will commence their house to house canvess of the city to secure subscribers to the Liberty Loan to help the government successfully wage her war for world peace and humanity for all peoples, "and the committees will continue their labors until Tuesday, June 5, when the campaign will come to a close in a grand patriotic demonstration—Registration Day. The city of Bemidji is to be decorated in the business dis- trict with the national colors. They will be everywhere in evi- dence. Buy a Tag—Help the Campaign. H Tomorrow is designated as ‘“Tag Day’” when the fair co-eds of the Senior and Junior classes of the high school will invade the down town district to sell tags to raise money to defray the expense of the Liberty Loan campaign. The fair tag sellers will be stationéd at street intersections and offer tags to the passersby. There i8 no set price for the tags and may be paid at wlmtever/ one wishes to give. They will be offered for sale at one cent up, whatever it pleases the buyer to give. Talks will be made by prominent citizens at the motion pic- , ture houses during the campaign and slides will be shown on BEMIDJI. MINNESOTA. FRIDAY EVENING. MAY 25, 1917. the theater screens free of charge by the proprietors of the theaters. What is a Liberty Loan Bond ? A Liberty Loan Bond is a solemn promise of the United States to pay at maturity the amount of the bond to the holder thereof, .and to pay interest semi-annually each year from the date of the issuance of the bond until it is fully and finally paid, The faith and honor of the United States, backed by all of the resources of the nation and the American people. A Liberty Loan Bond is a mortgage on all the resources and taxing powers of the government and all of the resources of the American people. There are two kinds of Liberty Loan Bonds. are to be issued in denominations of $50, $100, $500 and $1,000. These Bearer Bonds, which are made payable to bearer, have interest coupons attached which are detached by the holder when the interest installments they represent are due, and can be cashed at any bank the same as a United States Treasury note. Registered bonds are to be igsued. which are registered as to both principal and interest, in denominations of $100, $500, $1,000, $5,000, $10,000, $50,000 and $100,000; checks for the amount of interest due will be mailed out semi-annually to the holders of these registered-bonds. | Bearer Bonds % e ety - - IDJ1 DAILY Fig [ WisTORCTE The Terms of a Liberty Loan Bond. Liberty Loan Bonds of the first issue of $2,000,000,000 are to bear date of June 15, 1917, and to run for thirty years, except that the government reserves the right to pay them fifteen years after date. If this right is not exercised by the government fifteen years from date, the bonds will run the full thirty years. These bonds bear interest at 3% per cent per annum, and the interest is payable semi-annually on the fifteenth day of December and the fifteenth day of June in each year. One especial advantage no other bonds; national, state, municipal, or corporate, have is that if the United States during the continuance of this war shall issue other bonds at a higher rate of interest, the holders of these Liberty bonds have the right to exchange their Liberty bonds for bonds bearing the higher rate of interest, dollar for dollar. . They are non-taxable. If your city, county and state taxes are three mills on the dollar, a not unusual tax, these bonds are equivalent to ordinary corporate bonds or other bonds bearing 6% per cent. In addition, no Federal tax which war conditions may later make necessary will affect these bonds. The only tax these honds are subject to is the inheritance tax, which applies to all property of all kinds whatsoever. swuust s [ THE FORWORLDPEACE ARE MADE PUBLIC | FROMSTOCKHOLM (By QUnited -Press) ‘Stockholm, May 25.—Scandinavian * Socialists have announced their peace suggestions. They include the establishment of Belgium, Serbia, Montenegro and Roumania as separ- ate ententies. The future of Alsace Lorraine is to be left for settlement on the basis of national right of a freen nation. . Belligerent parliamentary assem- blies are to be requested to work for a speedy peace, general disarmament and a court of arbitration. The Socialists are demanding Do- brudja and Macedonia for Bulgaria, not as annexations but as the right- ful return of territory belonging to Bulgaria. No French. Socialists were present ‘but they repyrted-tiéy will-adopt-th same views demanding the return of Alsace Lorraine. No Bulgarian, Turkish or Aus- trian Socialists are willing to com- mit themselves. The only word ob- tainable from the German majority Socialists was that they were merely willing to discuss the matter. LADIES’ CONCERT BAND IS FORMED: OFFICERS ELECTED Bemidji is to have a ladies’ con- cert band. The following officers were elected last evening at a meet- ing held at the Tuseth School of Music: Director—Miss Oneita Neitert. Secretary-treagsurer—Miss Arvilla Patterson. Manager—Miss Gladys Armstrong. Anyone wishing to join the band may do so by calling Miss Neitert at Tuseth’s school of music, before June 5. There are now 12 members, but many more have expressed a desire to join. TIMBER TRACTS FIRED 18 BELTRAMI CO,, IS FORESTER COX'SREPORT (By United Press) St. Paul, May 25.—“Many tracts of valuable timber have been repeat- edly set on fire in this district,” State Forester Cox wired today from Beltrami county. PREDICTS NATIONS WILL SOON DECLARE WAR ON GERMANY (By United Press) New York, May 25.—Judge Gary in a speech today made the predic- tion that some, maybe all, of the South and Central American coun- tries, China, 'Spain, Holland, Scan- dinavia and probably Switzerland will declare war upon Germany for her wanton submarine attacks upon vessels of these neutral nations, and her policy of self establishment of rules of the seas. CHARGES THAT SOLDIERS ARE FED UNFIT FOOD (By United Press) St. Paul, May 25.—Rerepresenta- tive Ryberg of Minneapolis today charged that the soldiers at Fort Snelling were fed foodstuffs and forced to work hard and had insani- tary quarters at Fort Snelling. The charges were made in a report to the governor. TWIN DAUGHTERS Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Simon Lee of Grant Valley, May 19, twin daugh- ters. WEEK OF JUNE 25 TO BE RED CROSS WEEK FIRE SWEEPS TOWN Grand Forks, N. D., May 25.—Sev- enteen buildings in' the business sec- tion of Gary, Minn., ‘'were destroyed by a fire late yesterday afternoon an only two business buildings in the town are standing, according to word received here. No loss of life is reported. The fire was started by children in a barn and spread rapidly. Help was sent from Crookston and other near- by towns and late last night the fire was under control. (By United Press) . BRITISH REPORT ON. Rt “SUBS” IS OPTIMISTIC| 25 e ked Grosa weete, =" °* 2% ' DIES AT SANATORIUM Miss Alida Peterson died yesterday from tuberculosis at Lake Julia sanatorium. Miss Peterson was for- merly a dressmakes in this city. JAPAN'S WARSHIPS WORK WITH ENTENTE (By United Press) Rome, May 25.—Japan is effective- 1y co-operating with the entente war- ships in the Mediterranean, it is an- nounced today. (By United Press) London, May 25.—‘“We dealt a more effective blow at the submarine during tne past three weeks than during any corresponding period,” Premier Lloyd George today told the House of Commons. The ship losses for May will be lower than for April and satisfactory progress is being made, he asserted. Philadelphia, May 25.—A sub- scription of $2,000,000 to the Lib- erty loan was made by the Norfolk & Western railroad. . | S . .- NSO FLAG AND EMBLEM (CURTAIN IS LIFTED; o~ “Redenbaugh” Loses Nerve . When Arraigned to Plead (Bulletin) By United Press bangh was this afternoon sentenced ing on information forbids such e N . = practice. to life imprisonment in Stillwater. Minneapolis, May 25.—Dirty and unshaven, not at all the young gun- man who sang as his train rolled in- to town a few days ago, was Joseph Redenbaugh who pleaded guilty in district court before Judge Hale yes- believed the plea was valid. case and then have the George Connery. He was remanded McQuillan Duun mmurder case; to the county jail for sentence. Redenbaugh was arraigned on the same indictment, charging murder in LARGE DoG ATTACKS the first degree, as that to which/ Frank McCool pleaded not guilty a week ago. The writ charged Mc- CI"LD 0N fllfifl Scm)m. Cool and John Doe with the police- man’s murder. When asked his true name Redenbaugh hesitated for a moment and then replied, ‘““My name is E. H. Hamilton.” It took several minutes for Wal- ter Knight, deputy clerk of the dis-| and Mrs. Edgar Titgu was badly bit- ten by a large St. Bernard dog yes- terday on the high school grounds. scalp wound and has two or three marks from the dog’s teeth around her left She was taken to Dr. E. W. According to the authorities, there | Johnson to have the wounds dressed, and it was found necessary to take eight stitches in the largest wound. trict court, to read the indictment. Then he asked the prisoner for his plea. The reply was in such a low tone that Judge Hale asked the pris-| She received a oner to repeat his words. “I plead guilty, your honor,” said Redenbaugh. eye. three-inch LES DARCEY IS DEAD; PNEUMONIA CAUSE A United Press dispatch, received late yesterday aftermoon stated that “DUTY DAY” PROCLAIMED | designated registration day, June 5, Les Darcy, the Australian middle as “Duty day” throughouc Wiscon- He urged prompt registration weight boxer, had died in a Mem- phis, Tenn., hospital. Darcy came to America from Australia in De- cember but was termed a ‘‘slacker’ by Governor Whitman of New York and not allowed to fight in that state. From that time on matches repeatedly fell through and his death was due to penumonia, after a month’s illness. CASHIER’S SHOT KILLS BANDIT. 2 OTHERS DYING Ardmore, Okla., May 25.—As the result of an attempt by three bandits to rob t.hel First State bank at Tuska- homa, Okla., one of the robbers was shot to death in the bank by the|byterian general | sin. the nation.” PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (By United Press) assembly cashier and two other bandits are| went on record as favoring woman | store and will be -used for delivery dying from wounds. suffrage. is some question whether a prisoner may plead guilty to a felony with- 5 5 out the advice of an attorney. The Minneapolis, May 25.—Joe Reden- | law with regard to a prisoner plead- | However, Judge Hale ac- cepted the plea and announced ia- ter, when asking the county attor- ney to investigate the law that he It is the plan of the authorities| Lycan this morning to impose sentence in Redenbaugh’s| George, county auditor, who is with prisoner| 5y Opsahl at St. Paul to “pull” turned over to the St. Paul authori-| for the location of the Minnesota terday, to the murder of Patrolman ties as a witness in the Mrs. Alice| training camp at Bemidji, the mes- GROUNDS; GASHES SEWED The four-year-old daughter of Mr. | nished. FOR JUNE 5 IN WISCONSIN Madison. Wis., May 25.—Governor E. L-dPhllll)D. in a pyroclamauon has | building will be erected as planned, of all young men, so that he coul wire President Wilson the night o June 5 that ‘“Wisconsin stands ready to furnish her quota of soldiers to FAVORS SUFFRAG Dallas, Tex., May 25.—The Pres- today | chased by the Troppman department AMERICA CALLED T0 SETTLING THE WAR (By United Press) Washington, May 25.—It is up to the United States to win the wae for world peace and the equal rights for all nations. .. The truth is out in reports re- oeived at Washington from American military observers in Europe who state conditions are serious, and the sooner America awakens to the seri- ousness of the situation the better, declare the experts. Russia is out of the war for at least two years, so far as her mili- tary power is concerned. France is about at the end of her man power. Great Britain still has a punch left. 4 America must take up the main burden. The half million men to be sent to be sent to the battle fronts by BEMIDJI MAY SECURE BIG TRAINING CAMP, | o er et & sonsiions WIRE FROM GE“RGE continue as they have. Disclosures are that reports of en- tente successes on the west front A telegram was received by F. S.|have not been accurate, due to either from J. L.{gan unwillingness to let the real facts become known or ignorance on the part of those who are responsible for the dissemination of the reports to American newspapers. There has been tco much talk of the nation’s apathy and military men hope this will be aroused when the real sitnation is spread out. * Recruiting figures show laxity and the sale of Liberty Loan bonds shows the country’s interest is insufficient, the military department states. They hold the selective draft will the e he caeured for this| et the men but the spirit must be part of the state. aroused. CONTRACT AWARDED AUSTRIAN COURT STARTS FOR FIFTH WARD SCHOOL PEACE MOVE. IS REPORT The Lawrence Construction com- pany of Minneapolis was last night awarded the general contract for building the new Fifth ward school, the price for the work tobe done be- ing $24,433. This means that the GOOD AS CASH In some ways the Liberty Bonds are better than cash— they are in the same class as United States government bank notes—are almost as liquid as a’ checking account at your bank—and pay you 3% per cent interest. No investment can be safer and none is so easily converti- ble. You can get your money at any time almost as easily as you can withdraw it from your bank, and the privilege to con- vert into higher rate bonds gives you absolute protection of income. It’s good business and real patriotism. Buy a Liberty Bond! sage in substance stating that Be- midji stood an excellent chance for the camp. The site offered is across the lake near Lavinia and possesses every conceivable convenience, transporta- tion, roads, pure water, etc., etc. The telegram asked that Mr. Lycan ascertain from the wholesale houses here what could be done in furnish- ing supplies and the answer was that anything needed would be fur- Amsterdam, May 25.—The Roman Catholic newspaper Tyd says it un- derstands on good authority that in accordance with the wishes of Pope Benedict the Austrian court is ini- tiating a new peace effort. Bears Letter ta Kaiser. London, May 25.—The Times Am- sterdam correspondent says it has been repeatedly stated in Vatican circles that Monsingnor Pacelli, the new papal nuncio to Munich, bears an autograph letter on peace from Pope Benedict for the King of Ba- varia and Emperor William. but only half of the rooms wiil be put in service owing to the excessive rise of materials, notably plumbing, d | the latter being practically double ¢ | in price of what it is in normal times. The plumbing was awarded to Stack Bros. of Duluth for $12,850, when approximately $7,000 would have sufficed before the jump in the P o D ing ettt g acon| 11PHUS 1S SWEEPING as possible, and when additional TURKEY; FOOD SCARCE room space is required the rooms will be finished and placed in com- mission. . (By United Press) Paris, May 25.—Turkey is in the midst of famine and pestilence and the army morale has gone, says & dispatch via Berne today. Onme hun- dred thousand soldiers have deserted and typhus is sweping the country. NEW TRUCK An'Overland truck has been pur-; BEAR BURDEN OF