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

SRAAISATI ISRt INTH el ( - Y AR ARk IO 10 il el i ’ ¥ e NO THE BEMIDJI DAILY VOLUME XV. NO. 140. " NORWEGIANS GIVE ' $10,000FORLIBERTY 'LOAN; LUTHERANS SHOW PATRIOTISM Demonstrations in Norway Is De- mand for Governmental Con- trol of Food. PARADES ARE PEACEFUL AND THOUSANDS THRONG STREETS Populace Also Demands Country Retain Its Neutrality in the World’s War. (By United Press) St. Paul, June , 7.—The TUnited . Norwegian Lutheran church of Am- erica has bought $10,000 worth of Liberty Loan bonds, Treasurer Wal- ~deland announced today. Norwegians Parade. Christiania, June 7.—Hundreds of thousands of Norwegians through- out the nation held peaceful demon- ~strations Monday. demanding govern- mental restriction on food products and a continuance of Norway’s neut- rality. Over 50,000 paraded in cPrlstmnia. 'NEW FEATURES BEING ~ ADDED TO MINSTREL SHOW FOR RED CROSS The Red Cross Lady = Minstrel show is daily adding something. new to its attractive” program. One feat- ure of interest to the public is that Mrs. Clyde Parker of Brainerd has consented to give a specialty in Part "II of the show. Mrs. Parker was for- merly Miss Dorothy Humes of this city and is well known here. She is a clever performer and has taken many prominent parts in musical en- tertainment throughoat the state. Her many friends will welcome her reappearance here. The Ladies’ Minstrel show will be given June 14 and 15 at the Grand theater. Both the Grand and ar- mory were generously offered by their managers to the Red Cross but the former was selected because of its seating facilities. Exchange tickets will be for sale by members of the cast Saturday, June 9. Reserved seats will be on sale at Netzer’s the following week. The prices, 35 and 50 cents, are low S0 as to permit every one to see this production and thus contribute to the worthy cause it represents. Rehearsals will take place every evening at 7:30 o’clock except to- night and every member of the com- pany is urged to attend promptly. MINNEAPOLIS FLIER IS CITED FOR.HEROISM Paris, June 7.—Sergeant William Hauiland of - Minneapolis has been cited for bravery in official orders. He is a member of the Lafayette es- cadrille. . BemidjiAsked toHelp Work - Of Y.M.C. A. Among Troops On April 27 President Wilson sign- ed an executlye order giving the Y. M. C. A. official recognition “as a valuable adjunct and asset to the ser- vice.” The Red Cross and the Y. M. C. A. are the only two organizations that are working effectively among “all belligerents of the present war, the one to relieve physical suffering and the other to conserve the morale of the soldiers. ¥From the hour of his enlistment to the day he enters the trenches, the Y. M. C. A. fol- lows the soldier. Lord Cuzron calls the Y. M. C. A. “A Girdle of Mercy.” Referring to life on the border, a corporal writes, ‘“We were not in camp long before we sensed a great need for something to deliver us from duty off-hours of temptation.” That something is the Y. M. C. A. which serves all equally, without re-| gard to creed or color. | In order to do for our boys, what is being done for the European sol- diers, a war fund of $3,000,000 is| being raised by popular subscription. Of this amount, Minnesota is asked for $110,000. A committee of 75 business men has this matter in hand. Yesterday, in 15 minutes, the business men of Minneapolis, at a dinner, subscribed $40,000, the —— | live Paage amount. NEW ARMORY RESTS UNTIL WAR IS OVER, SUBSTANCE OFLETTER A letter received from the armory authorities of the state gives the status of the new armory in Bemidji and for the present the situation re- solves itself into about the follow- 1 'fhe city has an armory site, paid for. The city has voted $8,000_bonds to be added to the state’s $15,000. The United States got into war. Bemidji’s naval militia is at the “front.” ~ There is no military arm in Be- dji to occupy an armory. ijo telling when there will be. Hence, no armory needed at pres- ent. None needed until naval militia returns. Time of return is decidedly un- certain. Need of armory and erection un- certain. That's it. NEARLY 100 ATTEND 'ANNUAL MEETING OF NORTHERN FARMERS Nearly one hundred men, women and children attended the regular monthly meeting of the Northern Farmers’ club held at the John Noel farm Wednesday afternoon. A splendid dinner was served un- der the roof of a large new hay shed whicli served as an ideal dining hall. It was a fine picnic day and the beau- tiful surroundings on the Noel farm proved an excellent setting for such an event. A horseshoe pitching con- test was one of the chief features in which the Whiting brothers carried Llaway the honots after a-hard fought battle with-H. C. Arnold, John Noel and W. H. Rice. A few visitors from Bemidji who thought they could pitch shoes were easily taken into camp by the chaps froni the farm. FRANCE IS IMPRESSED WITH U. S. REGISTRY (By United Press) Paris, June 7.—The French gov- ernment is deeply impressed with the result of registration in America, gc- cording to a declaration of Foreign Minister Cambon today. “CLEAN UP DAY” TO BE HELD IN BEMIDJI The Commercial club at its meet- ing Wednesday noon voted to re- quest the park board to take the initiative in cleaning up vacant lots about the city as well as spots along the lake shore. It was urged that the park board name a day for cleaning up the city and enlist the voluntary services of citizens to assist in the work. Lots near the depots received much criti- cism as did also the lake front. N. E. Given, chairman of the park board, stated today that a meeting would be called in the very near fu- ture and a day named as ‘‘clean up day” for Bemidji. amount asked from that city. This was the shortest money-raising cam- paign in the history of the city. St. Paul has accepted $30,000 and Du- luth $20,000. Varying amounts are asked from the smalfer citfes. Al- bert Lea has agreed to raise $1,500; Faribault, $1,000, Mankato $1,000, Moorhead $500, Crookston $500 and many more, similar amounts. This matter is being presented over the state by men who volunteer their service, without expense to the com- mittee. E. Fagenstrom of Minneap- olis was here today, coming from Brainerd where he helped organize the campaign yesterday. Bemidji is well represented both among the officers and enlisted men. A committee will be appointed with- in the next few days, from the Com- mercial club to secure the necessary subscriptions. These will all be busy men, who must give valuable time, and it is expected that Bemidji citi- zens will respond promptiy and gen- erously. The committee will be announced tomorrow and also the day when subscriptions will be solicited. The entire campaign closes on the 15th and it is hoped that Bemidji can be reported as having provided her full | The subscriptions are to | g ST s T YESTERDAY'S NEWS, BUT TODAY’'S NEWS TODAY--BY THE GREAT UNITED PRESS BEMIDJI. MINNESOTA. THURSDA Y EVENING. JUNE 7. 1917. Photos by American Press Association. ROOSEVELT'S SONS AT PLATTSBURG U. S. WARSHIPS ANCHOR OFF p———— = s B e e LI TRERES v Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., in bayonet charge at Plattsburg tralning camp and Archibald Roosevelt resting on his gun. ‘Simp Reformers’ WereCause| Of Riot in-Statg Penitentiary/ Joliet, Ill., June 7.—Evidence that came from Miami, Fla.; to visit & the revolt in the Illinois state peni- tentiary here Tuesday was planned the preceding night has been reveal- &d by prison officials. A. L. Bowen, aéting warden, said he had known of thé impending trouble because of the “demioralized” condition of the institutio, A& considered that the outbreak had €6 come and that the sooner it was over, the better. Misguided interferéice of women in efforts at prisori PFeform was blamed by Mr. Bowerl f6r the lax condition of discipline in the prison. “Through theé efforts of 4 ledgue! organized to obtain women corre- spondents for the men,” the warden declared, “the mails became loaded down with letters, some from old women, others from school girls. Their letters for the most part were of the most suggestice character and a favorite pastime of the prisoners was to gather and read their letters to each other, speculating on the ap- pearance and character of the writ- ers. The revolt had its inception in my order that such a state of affairs should cease. ““One woman, 65 years old, even prisoner 22 years old. At every sta- tion she telegraphed him.” The prison was quiet today gnd seven men injured in the riot, dur- ing which two buildings were burned and which finally was quelled by the Illinois National Guard, probably will recover. One prisoner was killed during the outbreak. RED LAKE PATRIOTIC. IN PURCHASING BONDS Red Lake.agency is also showing its patriotism in a substantial way and tne foMowing have subscribed to the Liberty Loan bonds: Lum G. Neal, Stanley J. Johnson, J. G. Mor- rison, Jr., Nafhan J. Head, Richmond Favour, Jr., Louis R. Caswell, Frank Pogue, Edwin R. King, Harry C. Moore, Simon Fairbanks, Alex D. Mc- Dougal, Louisa E. Ferguson, Otto J. Morrison, Ong D. Breckner, Oliver T. Breckner, Walter F. Dickens, Curtis A. Smith. STATE OF MINNESOTA Executive Department Watch Liberty Mercury Rise o % jaroricst pppes———— PN ] A ARRANGEMENTSARE MADE FOR ARRIVAL OF TROOPS; SILVER - SHELL SUNK U-BOAT (By United Press) Paris, June 7.—American warships arrived at anchor today off the French coast. Arrangements have been completed for the disposition of American troops when they ar- rive at some future date. Paris Revorts Sinking. Paris, June 7.—S8ixty shots were exchanged by the American steamer Silver Shell and a German submar- ine in the Mediterraneon May 30. The submarine suddenly disappeared. Identity Disclosed. : Washington, June 7.—The Silver Shell is the vessel announced yes- terday as having sunk a submarine. NAVAL COLLIER DOCKS IN FRANCE BEARING HUGE FOOD CARGO 56.000—| 000—, iBy United Press) 5 1 ‘Washington, June 7.—The elec- Arically driven collier Ju;l)lllierfi?r ]tl!t:: j ed States navy arrived in Fral : 54,000 p ltlo ay carrying 10,600 tons of wheat and other foodstuffs, | | |BccisTRY BOARD IS 52.000—, ] & LOOKING OVER RETURNS The county registra, 04 board came together this morning fo in- vestigate the list of registers and is now at work on the list. A reports from Sheriff Andrew Johnson states that all the reports are in south of the Red Lake coun- try, including Birch Island and Konig. Deputy Sheriff Philip Hawkins to- day came down with the returns from :lenvllle and the neighboring coun- ry. s gy 50.000—| 45.000—| 40.000—| TURTLE RIVER WORKING CLUB HOLDS MEETING AT MASTERSON FARM The Turtle River Working club held its regular monthly meeting Saturday, June 2, at the William Masterson farm." Because of the mid-season planting of crops many of the male members of the club were unable to be present. Miss Vera Backus gave a reading which delighted her listeners, and R. L. Given and E. H. Denu were called upon for short talks. The PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the President of the United States has proclaimed the week beginning June 18, 1917, as Red Cross week and offi- cially recognized the American Red Cross as the proper agency through which it will be possible for all to show their patriotism and generosity in meeting the urgent need, both in the field and civilian relief; and WHEREAS, thousands of our young men are showing them- selves willing to go to the front to suffer hardships and, if neces- sary, to give up their lives, and it is evident that the least that any man, women or child who remains at home can do is to help in every way possible to reduce the hardships which our men at the front must necessarily endure; and WHEREAS, this necessary, humane and patriotic work can best be accomplished through the War Council of the American Red Cross, whose purpose it is to raise $100,000,000 for this work, of which $2,000,000 is the share apportiomed to the State of Minnesota; NOW THEREFORE, I, J. A. A. Burnquist, Governor of Min- . nesota, do hereby urge that each person in our state aid the com- mittees engaged in the collection of the needed funds and respond, especially during the said week, to this appeal in such a way as to show that spirit of loyalty and sacrifice which has ever char- acterized the people of Minnesota. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Minnesota to be hereto af- fixed at the Capitol in the city of St. Paul this 7th day of June 1917. Attest: Julius H. Schmahl, Secretary of State. J. A. A. BURNQUIST Governor. be paid up in full by Dec. 31. | ST, | i to all an opportunity to secure sub- club on subscription money collected and turned in by club secretary or| |{any person your club may name. Gradually the Liberty Loan mer- cury in the thermometer is rising and the guage is around the $51,000 mark and steadily rising. There are many of moderate means who are figuring how to secure a Liberty Loan bond and the paymett plan, (Continued on last page) meeting was held out of doors and the fine weather added much toward its success. The women served a splendid chicken dinner. Mr. Masterson has a fine farm and has a right to boast of the best corn field in this section. It is well along and unless hit by frost should make a record crop. Farmiers’Clubs TakeInterest In ‘fWeel’dy Pioneer” Offer The way some of the farmers’ clubs are taking hold of the Pioneer subscription offer is remarkable and is evident that the inducements are being appreciated. Ten clubs have already signified their desire to enter and indications are that at least eight more will do 80 the coming week. The commissions offered on all col- lections made, either from old or new subscribers and from anyone whether a club member or not give scriptions from whom choose. The Pioneer will pay the follow- ing commissions to any Farmers’ they may 25 per cent on all collections, which means old accounts or ar- rearages. 33 per cent on all subscrip- tions paid in advance by present subscribers. 50 per cent on all new sub- scriptions. In addition to the above commis- sions we will give a grand prize of $25 in gold to the club turning in the most subscription money and $10 in gold to the club turning in the second largest amount. This offer holds good until Aug. 1, 1917. Remember this is not a contest. No outsider gets a penny. Au com- missions go direct to the club turn- ing in the subscriptions. In case two or more clubs turn in equal amounts, which entitle them to either of the gold prizes, each club will receive such prize. Subscription price of Pioneer: One year, $1 50; 6 months, 75 cents. For further particulars, write, call or telephone the Pioneer.