Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, June 13, 1917, Page 1

BOOZE LOSES BIG | FORMER FOREIGNERS HELP “WAKE UP" AMERICA TRAINING CAMP; IOWAISAWARDED [3THCANTONMENT ‘War Department Selects Dry Site Instead of Minnesota; Means _Northwest Division. SECRETARY OF WAR ADMITS ABSENCE OF‘BOOZE IS CLINCHER Dakotas Throw Support in Favor of Towa; Bemidji Attempted to Secure Camp. Washington, June 13.—Minnesota has lost the thirteenth divisional cantonment for the new army to Towa. . The War Dopsrtment has an- nounced that. Des Moines has been awarded the camp. Two Reasons Given. Minnesota lost the cantonment for these two reasons: e price asked for the extra land J needed at Fort Snelling was declared exorbitant by the war department. Jowa is dry and Minnesota is wet. The fact that the wet and dry ele- ment had entered into the contest did not become known until after the announcement of the selection was made by Secretary of War Baker. A hearing was granted by Secre- tary Baker to delegations from Sioux City, Towa, and South Dakota, headed by John C. Kelly of Sioux City. It was pointed out that Fort Snelling, the site recommened by Major Gen- eral Thomas H. Barry, commander of, ‘the central department, was the’ only one under consideration that was in wet tex:rltou. = “es Moines Was ‘Second, - Des Moines was second on General Barry’s list, it ‘developed, and as soon as the visiting delegation learn- ‘ed that Sioux Sity and the Dakota sitéd-'were not suitable all of their support was thrown to Des Moines. Secretary Baker, it is understood, was ‘much impressed by the temper- ancé“drgument made at.thé last min- ute. AND ALLOW PAPERS T0 BE ROBBED THE REST OF THE TIME? {By United Press) ‘Washingto#i, June 13.—All paper mills in the United States will be placed under control of .the govern- ment during the war and the request that the Canadian government ' do likewise if the recommendation. of the Federal Trade Commission is car- ried out. The government prices of - print paper are higher than ever and all efforts to control the combine having been fruitless. It is predicted that unless drastic action is taken the situation will become worse. NATION'S LIBERTY LOAN FIGURES ANNOUNCED (By United Press) New York, June 13.—The nation’s subscription to the Liberty Loan has Teached $1,646,000,000. Phnto by Ameriun Press Assoclation. American members of the Bohemian Nationa] alllance, with taelr families, who favor independence of the Czechs “from Austro-Hungarian rule, marching in the “Wake up. America!” parade with 60,000 other New Yorkers. BRYAN TO CAMPAIGN FOR DRY MINNESOTA 1918, HE ANNOUNCES (By United Press) St. Paul, June 13.—William Jen- nings Bryan announces that he will come to Minnesota in 1918 to help in the prohibition drive. CROP AND COOKING CQNTESTIS'I’_I()GRESSING The Beltnml County Field Crops and Home Conklni contest is well]” under ‘way and is showing a marked improvement over former years, ac- cording to a statement from County Superintendent -W. B. Stewart, who i8.in, charge of the contest. - The con- test is being conducted along the same lines ¢3 the state contest so that the participants of the county contest are eligible to the state con- test and will receive valuable prizes. The state fair association has prom- ised to end one winner from each of the corn, potato and canning con- tests and two winners from the bread baking contest. Beltrami coun- ty is'also offering liberal cash prizes. There are fifty-one schools taking part in the contest and all, with the exception of Kelliher, are rural schools. The object of the contesn is to in- terest the boys and girls in their work and keep them on the farm. ANOTHER STEAMER SUNK (By United Press) New York, June 13.—The Leyland line steamer Anglian has been tor- pedoed and sunk in European waters, it was announced today. STATE DRAFT LIST NOW UP T0 197,015 St. Paul, June 13.—With only St. Paul city, Koochiching county and the Northwest angle precinct returns lacking, Minnesota registrations un- der the selective draft proclamation total 197,015 against the govern- ment’s estimate of 215,678 for the districts included. An additional re- turn yesterday was that - of Crow Wing county, which reported 2, 504 registrations. Committees are Named by Red CrossChapter toSolicit; Each Ward Represented The directors of the Beltrami| County Chapter of the American Red Cross met- yesterday and ‘transacted important business. Plans for Red Cross week were discussed and out- lined. T. J. Burke, chairman of the chapter, appointed one peérson from each ward to act as captain of a team selected by the directors. These teams constitute from eight to fif- teen persons in each ward. ‘Each team will act under its captain in its ward. These teams are out after money for the Red Cross. While this cam- paign is a campaign for raising a war fund and not primarily a mem- bership campiaign nonetheless a per- son subscribing $1 or more auto- matically becomes a member. the aim of the local organization to obtain larger subscriptions than $1 in all cases where persons can af- ford to give more. A number of 1t is! people have already contributed $5 and $10 and several have signified their intention of amounts. The lobby of the Grand will be used as a Red Cross headquarters during the week June 18 to 25. Some one will always be in charge of this office to receive contributions. M. J. Brown, G. M. Torrance, Dr. E. H. Marcum, Rev. Lester P. War- ford were elected to speak on differ- ent phases of Red Cross work at the Lady Minstrel show, Thursday and Friday nights. These men will make five-minute talks between acts. The following apt words were spoken b§ a prominent citizen yes- terday concerning the Red Cross movement: ‘“This is no time for any man to say, ‘Well, so many calls have been made on my pocketbook that I don't feel as if I can afford to give to the Red Cross. This is an inopportune call.” Well, I say to that man, ‘My friend, the whole war is inopportune. It is inopportune that (Continued from Page One) giving larger 164 Slackers Rounded Up On the Range (By United Press) MAIMED LIBERTY BELL T0 AGAIN RING FOR AMERICA TOMORROW Philadeljhia, June 13.—The voice of the old Liberty Bell, America’'s most sacred Revolutionary relic, will be heard again in Independence hall. Cracked and silent since 1835, when it broke tolling for the death of Chief Duluth, June 13.—Federal agents|y gij00 Marshall, it will give forth a have rounded up 164 alleged slack- ers in the Mesaba range district.] More will follow. , . RED CROSS MINSTRELS . READY FOR PERFORMANCE AT GRAND TWO NIGHT Last night’s rehearsal of the Lady Minstrels rounded out the show in- to excellent shape. KEverything is now in readiness for the initial per- formance Thursday evening and a curious public is waiting to see Be- midji’s first minstrel show given en- tirely by ladies. \ From frst to last the gntertaln ment is delightful. Tuneful voices, clever dialogue, lively music and and novel specialties characterize the pro- duction. Every penny invested in a fifty-cent ticket will be fully realized. A number of surprises will be sprung which will prove amusing. Every one has been most generous in contributing time and service to this. Red Cross enterprise. Manager Harding has donated the Grand, the employes of the Grand give their ser- vices and receive no pay for the two evenings, the electrie light' company makes no charges for lights. The Pioneer has contributed space in its columns and -the fifty people in the cast have given much valuable time and hard work. For all of whicl the Beltrami county chapter extends its thanks. Mrs. Charles Van has donated her services as accompaniest. Let no one be in doubt that this entertainment is for the local chap- ter of the Red Cross. The funds thus raised will be used to purchase supplies for clothing and hospitals and in any way that will assist this noble movement in its great work during the war. All seats are reserved and may be secured at Netzer’s Drug Store. Get yours now. NEW LAKE BOATS ARE EXPECTED LAST OF WEEK If the new take boats purchased by G. W. Cochran and Capt. C. W. Parrish arrive in time they will be in service Sunday. The craft are expected to arrive the latter part of the week from the Twin Cities. The “Chief Bemidji” is a 36-foot boat and will have its berth at the city dock. It will have a passenger capacity of 25 passengers and when occasion arises will tow a barge for freight: Regular schedule will be maintained. The “Birchmont,” its sister boat, will maintain its dock at the Birch- mont hotel for use of the guests of the hotel and general passenger ser- vice from the head of the lake. It is 32 feet long and has passenger capacity of 18. A. feature of this boat is an auto top. Captain Parrish will occupy his houseboat at the foot of the city dock and be in personal charge of the boats and their service. He is a thoroughly experienced boatman, re- liable in every way and plans spe- cial excursions and other features. maimed appeal tomorrow, when Mayor Smith is to strike it with a golden hammer to sound a tocsin for ,‘ Liberty Loan. . This single note from the ancient "Bell, which- first proclaimed Amnrer- im‘nheny‘,“wm be ‘rung at moon and news of it will be flashed by tgle- graph to every elty,l.nd town in the United States and her possessions. Watch Liberty Mercury Rise —_— = summer‘ PRINCI SUCCEEDS | FOR LEXANDER FATHER; ER RULER WED | SISTER OF KAISER STATE FORESTER COX IN BEMIDJI RECRUITING. FORESTERS FOR SERVICE State Forester W. T, Cox is in Be- midji today for the purpose of en- listing men in the U. S. Forestry Ser- vice to serve in France. Forester L. F. Jobhnson of Bemidji has been assisting the recruiting and notify- ing the woodsmen of this part of the country and as a result the City hall was crowded with men this morning who wished to enlist. Those who enlist will probably be assembled at some training station at the ‘end of the month, and after a .month’s itraining will be sent to France to engage in the forestry and military service for engineering construction. This branch of the service is at- tracting the very best class of men and the officers are most capable. Only men who have had extensive and varied experience are being ac- cepted. The work will be something new even to experienced lumbermen in this country as the French forests are cared for on a scientific basis. - The first eall is for 1,200 men of which- about 200 will be’ rafsed in Minnesota. FRANCE STANDS READY TO AID RUSS ALLY (By United Press) Petrograd, June 13.—France noti- fied Russia today that she stands ready to make new agreements cov- ering future co-operation in the war. 15 BELIEVED KILLED BY TORNADO'S SWEEP (By United Press) Chillicothe, Mo., June 13.—Prob- ably 15 were killed by a tornado which swept Unionville and Mercer today. OLD MILL DESTROYED (By United Press) Duluth, June 13.—Fire today de- stroyed the old Leseur saw mill near here. The loss is estimated at $100,- 000. Incendiarism is hinted. WISCONSIN GUARD T0 STATION IN TEXAS (By United Press) Washington, June 13.—Wisconsin guard troops will be called out July 15 and moved to station in Texas. (By Unlted Press) London, June 13.—The allies of Greece are occupying that country only until a constitutional govern- ment can be restored. Athens, June 12, via London.— King, Constantine has abdicated in favor of his son, Prince Alexander. Alexander, the new king, is the sec- ond son of Constantine, just abdi- cated. The Crown prince was Prince George, who was born July 19, 1890. Prince Alexander was born Aug. 1, 1893. He was a captain in the First regiment of artillery in the Greek army. Constantine I acceded to the throne March 18, 1913, following the assassination of his father, George I in Saloniki. : Prior to the begenning of the great war he be- came remarkably popular with his people, being hailed as a hero as & result of leadership. in the Balkan war; and increased the territory of his kingdom more than 50 per cent. By a policy of opposition to the en- tente powers when their troops oc- cupied part of Greek territory in the Macedonian campaign,.he came into conflict with the statesmen of Greece, and the'result was the estabiishment of a provisional government headed by Venizelos, whom Constantine had driven from the post of premier. Constantine was born in 1868 and was educated largely under German influences. He married Sophia, sis- ter of Kaiser William II, and has been charged with being pro-German in sympathy; but he has constantly denied this, asserting that he only wished to hold Greece neutral. PERSHING IS IN FRANCE; HUGE WELCOME TODAY (By United Press) Paris, June 13.—General Pershing set foot on French soil today and met with an enthusiastic reception. Paris has planned a huge welcome for the 'American general and staff this af- ternoon. MEXICAN BANDITS CROSS RIVER, ATTACK PATROL (By United Press) El Paso, Tex., June 13.—Forty Mexican bandits crossed the border 15 miles east of here and attacked a patrol of the Eighth cavalry. The patrol was greatly outnumbered and forced to break ground. The ban- dits followed into American territory. None of the patrol was killed but three of the bandits were shot dead by the patrol. Reinforcements were rushed to the scene and the invaders hurried back across the border. REPORT OF SCHOOL ATTENDANCE At the regular meeting of the board of education last evening plans were presented by Thomas Johnson for the remodeling of the Central 8chool building. The plans were thoroughly discussed by the board and it was decided that the board should go to the school this after- noon to figure farther on the propo- sition. It has been definitely de- cided that some remodeling must be done. A report was heard from B. M. Gile, instructor of agriculture, on the school farm. Supt. W. P. Dyer also made a re-| port on attendance as follows: tendent’s 1 beg Pee:vl/‘el to m!;ke mmwing ‘report of school attendance for the year 1916-17: East School—First, second and third grades, 50; fourth, fifth and sixth grades, 34. Total 84. North School—First grade, 35: second grade, 44; third and fourth grades, 38; fifth and sixth grades, 39. Total, 156. Nymore school—First grade, 58; second grade, 54; third and fourth grades, 62; fourth and fifth grades, 63; sixth grade, 41. Total, 278. Central School—First grade, 40, 42, 44; second grade, 43 and 42; third grade, 46 and 50; fourth grade, 44 and 50; fifth grade, 49 and 49; sixth grade, 50 and 50; un- graded, 34. Total, 633. High School—Junior H. S., 259; High School, 262. Grand total, 1,698. Yearly Report. From yearly report to county su- perintendent: Number of punils entitled to ap- portionment, 1,495. Number of pupils not entitled, 177. Total number pupils—Boys, 816; girls, 856; total, 1,672. Number pupils 5 to 7 years of age, 329 Number lage, 1,160. Number age, 181. Number age, 2. Total attendance in days by all pupils, 201,487, Average daily attendahce, 1,286. Total enrollment 1915-16, 1,344. pupils 8 to 15 years of pupils 16 to 20 years of pupils over 21 years of