Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, June 5, 1917, Page 1

. ¥ £ VOLUME XV. NO. 138. | ™ ' YOUNG AMERICA FLOCKS TOPOLLS T0 REGISTER FOR NATION'S SERVICE| Bemidji - Precincts Fully Manned and Register is Satisfactory; Everyt.hmg Quiet. SHERIFF J’OHISOK BE!ORTS NO ' DISORDER OF ANY NATURE Twenty-five Deputies Sworn in to Watch Disloyalty; Polls Close At 9 Tonight. (By ‘United Press) St. Paul, June 5.—Northwlest reg- istration is reported quiet and little " or no disorder. Twelve Are Arrested. Chicago, June 5.—Twelve arrests were made in Chicago today in con- nection with the selective service registration ' béfore mnoon. Other cities report quiet and a rush to . Tegister. Registration ‘today found all the voting precincts fully manned at the opening hour, 7 o’clock and to each * precinct flocked® patriotic young men to register their names to be called when their country needs their ser- i vices. All males between the ages of 4 21 and who have not reached 31 *.;years,are required, to register. Polls o nl,m at.9 o’clock tonight. ’Bd&€h of the precincts ~reported 1te this afternoon a satisfactory registration. There were some slack- +@rs who, it is stated, have left the +city to avoid the register, practic- 5 ally all being foreigners or with a leaning toward the foes of the land which protects them. These will be checked up later. . The figures, taken from the census records of the country show that Bel- trami' county is expected to register f about 2,000. The day was quiet, 4 there was no disorder and Sheriff jf Johnson reported all quiet this after- noon. Twenty-five extra deputy sheriffs are on duty keeping alert for anyindi- cation of disloyalty to the govern- ment. BOMB FOUND UPON LAWYER'S DESK BUT (By United Press) Minneapolis, June 5.—Attorney J. B. Walker frustrated a bomb plot this morning when he discovered an infernal machine on his desk when he arrived at his office. The poli¢e were called and after soaking the package unwrapped it and discovered its deadly contents. It is suspected an old grudge is accountable and not registration day activities. MANY NATIONAL BANKS CHARTERED THIS YEAR Washington, June 5.—The coun- try’s financial prosperity as reflected in reports of the- comptroller of the currency today shows 166 national banks chartered during the first five -months of this year.. During the same period old banks - increased their capnal stock 510 000 000. $15,000 10 IMPRflVE JEFFERSON IllGIIWAY o When the cuunt_v board . meets here June 14 bils will be opened for bonds in the amount of $15,000 to 2 be used to improve the Jefferson =% Thighway in Beltrami county. At a joint meeting of the . Beltrami ‘Clearwater county boards it was de- cided that each board, under the pro- visions of a special act of the 1917 legislature, should issue bonds in the amount of $15.000. ANOTHER HORROR OF WAR; $5 BOOZE TAX Washington, June 5.—A prohibi- tive tax on manufacturers of whisky and other distilled spirits for bev- erage purpose during the war of ap- proximately $5 per gallon has been decided upon by the finance com- mittee in revising-the war tax bill. : POLICE DESTROY IT, 14 and |. RECOVER ALSACE, S. LIBERTY LOAN PARADE = jmm FEATURE OF ST. e BEMIDJL MXNNESOTA. TUESDAY" EVENING PAUL' JUNE 5. 1917. Children carrying the ‘Star,Spangled Banner in a parade at St. Paul, Minn., to encourage buying of bonds. YOURSELF. Man's greatest enemy is him- self. If every man in the world should be as careful of deserving an honest opinion of himself as he is of getting the good opinion of ‘others there would be a vast difference in the standing of the majority of mankind. Look care- fully into yourself and discover your owh flaws. 800 Convicts Riot: Soldiers Are Called Qut (By United Press) Joliet, Ill., June 5.—Three compa- nies of the national guard combined with the police and fire departments today in fighting g desperate battle with 800 convicts 'in the state peni- tentiary. Five buildings of the prison are aflame. Five convicts are seriously hurt and scores slightly. The firemen were forced to stop | fighting the fire and turn the hose lon the advancing convicts. The cause of the outbreak is said to be a new rule prohibiting all ex- cept relatives from visiting the con- victs. GET $500 IN JEWELS Dodge Center, Minn., June 5.— More than $500 worth of jewelry was taken from the P. H. Schonhovd store - here by automobile robbers, who first tried to enter the safe by knocking the hinges from the safe door. Failing in this nitro glycerine was used to blow the safe. LARGE CROWDS HEAR PATRIOTIC SPEAKERS -Hundreds of citizens last night marched in the patriotic street par- ade and listened to the patriotic ad- dresses delivered by enthusiastic speakers. ».Led_by the band and the “Boys of ’61,” the parade started at the city hall and marched sbout the business district-to the First National bank corner, at which place the dddresses were delivered. W. P. Dyer presided and gavé a strong speech in which he called to mind the fact that the United States has entered the war with a definite purpose—and-that to over- come Prussian militarism. « State’s Attorney Graham M. Tor- rance’s statement ‘‘Patience has ceased to be a virtue,” was loudly applauded. City Attorney M. J. Brown and Representatiye L. G. Pendergast in their remarks both stated their ab- solute faith in the patriotism and ability of the mén of the United States, and stated that they thought that practically every young man would gladly take advantage of his opportunity to register. In the Fifth ward, Mr. Torrance, Mr. Dyer, Mr. Wedge and Chief Rip- Brewing of beer is not affected by - the tax. ple spoke. The band accompanied the party. [TAI.!AN MISSION DELAYS LONG TOUR OF U. S. Washington, June 5 —The trip of the Italian war mission through the South and Middle West, which was to have been begun yesterday, has been postponed owing to the illness of the Prince of Udine and Signor William Marconi. Watch Liberty Mercur Rise- TWO Up to $50,000 goes the Liberty Loan mercury in Bemidji as .indi- cated by today’s registration and the end is not yet. Many salaried men are subscribing under the payment plan as a means of acquiring a nest | egg and it is an excellent idea. Why not a Liberty Bond? It is not a charity by a long ways—it is an in- vestment and at the same time aid- ing the government in preserving your country, your home, your fam- ily and your children’s future. Ask your banker about it. He’ll be glad to explain. — T | of the state, to prevent an I. W. W. DIFFICULTIES. To give up in the face of dif- ficulties is foolish. To conquer difficulties is to increase our pleasures. When advancing to- ward any proposed object or . when we see with satisfaction the completion of some favorite scheme the mind feels tranquil and contented and looks forward { with pleasure to the coming day. Troops Called” In Michigan; Riot is Feared (By United Press) Lansing, Mich., June 5.—Governor Sleeper today responded to a sheriff’s call by ordering troops to Negaunee, a mining town in the northern part anti-draft riot. No violence is re- ported but there is fear of an out- break. SAFE CONDUCT IS GRANTED GERMAN ENVOYS TO BRAZIL Buenos Aires, June 5.—The for- eign German minister to Brazil, Adolf Pauli, a safe conduct for him- self, the members of the legation and the former German consuls in Brazil, issued by the British minis- ter and American ambassador. The Germans will sail tomorrow for Ams- terdam. NORWEGIANS GATHER TO DISCUSS CHURCH MERGER (By United" Press) St. Paul, June 5.—Several hundred delegates arrived today for the in- ternational merger convention of the Norwegian Lutheran ¢hureh. convention opens tomorrow. UNIONS MAY BAR ALIENS Boston, June 5.—The Boston Cen- tral Labor union has adopted a reso- lution recommending that all unions of the American Federation of Labor refuse to admit as members during the war any alien of military age.- MORE D0GS KILLED' Seven more of Bemidji's popula- tion “bit the dust” yesterday by the dog catcher route. They were killed at the pound, not veing claimed af- ter having been captured running at large. 15 CARLOADS POTATOES ROTTING ON SIDING (By WUnited Press) Chicago, June 5.—Federal agents have discovered fifteen carloads of potatoes rotting on a siding at Sea- tonville, Ill., and criminal action may result. 1LY PIf N FRENCH T 'm ALS 2 RESOLUTIONPASSED BY MAJORITY VOTE L SAYING NECESSARY - ON PART OF FRANCE ForastFires are Beyond Gontrol In St. Louis Co. (By nUited Press) St. Paul, June 5.—Forest fires are beyond control in St. Louis-county, was the report received by State For- [ester Cox this afternoon. ELECTRIC LIGHT CO. T0 ESTABLISH OFFICE IN BUSINESS DISTRICT Elliot, ‘the florist, has .moved his retail business from the Elk temple to his greenhouse on the Lake front, near the library. The electric light company will occupy the store in the Elk temple. The light company will equip the down town office with modern fixtures and when ready for business all bills will be payahle at the office. This move on the part of the elec- tric company will be welcome to patrons who will then have easy ac- cess to the company for the trans- action of business and not have to “hoof it" cleaf to the light plant, NORWEGIANS LOST 49 STEAMSHIPS IN MAY London, June 5.—According to in- formation received by the Norwegian legation here, forty-nine Norwegian steamships, with a gross tonnage .of 75,397, were sunk in May. Twenty- “| five lives were lost. DIAMOND POINT BEING GREATLY IMPROVED William Blood, who is in charge of Diamond Point this season, has the grounds in excellent condition and made many improvements for the convenience of Bemidji people and all who visit this center of recera- tion. The bath houses have all been IDheod in first class condition and much more work will be done on hem and other features of the point. A refreshment stand has been opened by Mr. Blood and everylhmg is being done for the pleasure of vis- itors to that ideal pleasure spot. ENGLISH REPORT SUCCESSFUL RAIDS ON GERMAN PORTS (By United Press) London, June 5.—Another success- ful air raid is reported on the Ger- man depots at Zeebrugge, Burges and elsewhere by the English. WEEKLY LUNCHEON OF COMMERCIAL CLUB RS The regular weekly luncheon of the Commercial club will be held to- morrow noon and roast beef will play the chief role in the menu. The club meeting will be held following the serving. Tonight will be a directors meeting. Secretary Geier has been very busy the past several weeks. Last month he sent out 4,280 letters in connec- tion with work on the Liberty Loan, Public Safety commission and crop cultivation propoganda. FOUR ARRESTS FOR SPEAKING AGAINST GOVERNMENT DRAFT (By United Press) Pittsburgh, June 5.—Four arrests were made here when soap box ora- tors attempted to speak on the streets against the registration and circulat- ing anti-American literature. AR ] (By United Press) Paris, June 5.—Radicals and radi-- * cal Socialists whp, together constitute the majority in the senate and cham- ber of deputies, have passed a resolu- tion that it is ‘“necessary for France to recover Alsace Lorraine.” Not Annexation—Justice. Petrograd, June 5.—Restoration of Alsace Lorraine to France is not annexation but justice, according to a resolution adopted by the congress of delegates. Brazil Explains Move. Rio de Janeiro, June 6.—Brazil was forced to break its neutrality declaration because Germany de- clared war on all Latin-America, ac- cording to a formal note forwarded to all nations except the Central Powers. China Sees Monarchy. Tokio, June 5.—The Chinese revo- lutionary movement is tending to- ward the restoration of the mon- archy and enthronement of the old Chank dynasty. i ) BODY OF LES DARCY. PLACED ON STEAMER = . BOUND T0 AUSTRALIA L A Ban F‘runclscu, June 5.—Final tribute of this country to the mem- ory of James Leslie (Les) Darcy, the pugilist who died in Memphis, was paid here yesterday when the body was escorted through the principal thoroughfares to a steamer which was due to sail for Australia. The ’ casket was draped with the colors of the United States and Australia, and there were many flowers from vari- ous parts of the country. The funeral escort was led by mounted police and a band.” Pugil- ists and others of note in the world of sports, with members of the Fra- ternal Order of Eagles, under whose auspices ceremonies were conducted, marched in thu procession. ONLY TEN FRENCH_SHIPS ARE SUNK DURING MAY (B,v United Press) Paris, June H.—Only ten French ships were 'sunk during May, is an’ ufllcml dlllll)lln(ellll'lll today. WORLD UNION, PLAN P OF CONFERENCE JUNE 8 (By United Press) Petrograd, June 5.—The work- men's and soldiers’ council has named July 8 for g Russian called Stock- holm peace conference to organize a world union to consider means to iend the war and eliminate imperial- sm. ovsnsms_cm N St. Paul, nn une 5.— enry von Der Weyer of St. Paul, president of the State Bankers’ association, has announced that every indication points that Minnesota's contribution to the Liberty Loan fund will sur- pass the 841,000,000 assigned to the state. 50 The leads which Minneapolis, St. Paul and Duluth have made over the amounts the cities were to have raised will be cut down somewhat in the country districts, but on the whole Mr. von Der Weyer expects to announce a large oversubscription at the close of the campaign. GERMAN DESTROYER IS SUNK IN NAVAL FIGHT (By United Press) London, June 5.—A British light cruiser and a destroyer flotilla sunk one German destroyer, the L-20, and -|damaged another in an engagement with six enemy destroyers at long = range, the admiralty today reports. Ostend was bombarded with good re- sults. The shore batteries returned the British fire but no casualties resulted on the British ships and no damage was done to the attacking vessels.