Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, June 15, 1917, Page 1

L PARIS GOES WILD AS PERSHINC oo b THE BEMIDJI DAILY P NOT YESTERDAY’S NEWS, BUT TODAY’S NEWS TODAY--BY THE GREAT UNITED PRESS VOLUME XV. NO. 147. GRAND IS PACKED WHEN RED CROSS LADY MINSTRELS STAGEPRODUCTION s Directed by Miss Isabella Ingalls of Boston, Performance Takes On Finished Aspect. CAST SELECTED FOR ABILITY IN VARIOUS PARTS HANDLED Staged * Again Tonight for Benefit of Red Croés and Well Worth Seeing and Heanng Grand theater' was packed last night when the Beltrami county ‘chapter of the Red Cross presented its minstrel performance. for the Red Cross fund and those who witnessed the production;. under the direction of Mrs. Isabella Ingalls of Boston, were surprised at the excellence, be- ing prepared for the usual “home talent” presentation. The minstrels will be presented again for the Red Cross benefit. There wasn’t a dull moment in the performance mnor a tiresome drag. It went on with a dash and was carried through to the finale with a speed that was refreshing. The stage setting was pretty :and the accompaniments played by Mrs. Van were faultless. The cast had been carefully selected and each member had been chosen for_her fit- ness. The costumes were designed for the occasion, the songs were late and well executed, the quips of the «end men” were tinged with local flavor and went, big. All in all it was a most meritorious performance. Features of Performance. The work of the ‘“end men” was exceedingly clever, Mrs. W. P. Dyer, Mrs. M. Brown, Mrs. C. G. Johnson and Miss Vera Backus handling their parts with the zest of professionals. The first part included a series of popular musical numbers intermin- gled with timely jokes. ' The olio was devoted almost entirely tg splen- did numbers being presented by Vera Dempsey, solo-dance; Ma Mef- dist Foot, Miss Vera Backus; Mrs. M. Brown, clog dance; cake walk, and a dainty song #nd dance by Mrs. Dorothy Parker of Brainerd, a for- mer Bemidji young woman. As the finale Mrs. Ingalls read “When the Fleet Goes By,” intro- ducing the Star Spangled Banner, when the audience arose to its feet. Comvany Members. In the cast wére Mesdames galls, Dyer, Pfeifer, Langdon, M. Brown., Dempsey, Chichester, La- Baw, W. A. Currie, Vandersluis, Sanborn, C. G. Johnson, E. W. John- son, Given. Dean, G. Cochran, Jr., E. E. McDonald, McGregor, Rich- ardson. Misses Verg Backus, Olive Wha- ley, Donna Lycan, Dorothy Nangle, Irene McPherson, Lucy LaFontisee, 1da Virginia Brown, Elizabeth Erick- son, Louise McCready, Lottie French, Lucile Young, Josephine Parker, Carrie Brown, Jane Hayner, Edna Buckland, Emma Klein, Hazel La- qua, Ella Laqua, Lorraine Kreatg, Vera Dempsey, Helen Lauritzen, Alice Witting. PRODUCE DEALERS ARE SUMMONED FOR PROBE (By United Press) Chicago, June 15.— Subpoenas were issued today to managers of produce departments of all large packing concerns, to appear before the federal grand jury. ROOSEVELT SAYS HE KEPT HIS TEMPER Lincoln, Neb., June 15.—Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, who arrived here to deliver the procinpal address on this, the closing day of the celebra- tion of the semi-centennial of Ne- ‘braska statehood, was welcomed by a great crowd. “I wanted to go to the war,” he said. ‘““And the people wanted me to go. But now I am feeling fine. I keep my good health by having a very bad temper, kept under control.” SIDNEY HAS RED CROSS Sidney, Mont., June 15.—At a luncheon of the Sidney Chamber of Commerce, preliminary steps were taken towards the organization of a branch of the Red Cross society in Sidney. A committee of three was named to promote the matter imme- diately. In- BEMIDJI. MINNESOTA. FRIDAY" EVENING. JUNE 15, 1917, GIRLS TAKE UP DUTIES OF THEIR BROTHERS Photo by American Press Association. L Because of the call to arms of many of their male employees, factories of the country are training girls to fill the vacancies. These girls are filling medicine bottles in a New Jersey factory and wear baggy trousers. LIBERTY LOAN BONDS OVER SUBSCRIBED BY inous,xwfnouns Do HiS wnm (By United Press) an?, June 15.—Heavy over su [ption to the Liberty Loan bonds is ‘assured by millions of dol- lars, according to telegraph mes- sages here today. Good Investment. . - New “York, June 15.—The . Stock Exchange today decided to ' open trading on Liberty Loan Bonds at noon’ Bonds Above Par. Chicago, June 15.—Informal bids of 101 for Liberty Loan bonds were made on the Board of Trade today. AUTO GOES IN DITCH; NO OCCUPANTS HURT If Mgrs. E. Arnold of 712 Irvine av- enue should happen to fall in the lake, she would come out with her pockets full of fish, judging from what befell her Tuesday evening about five miles northwest of Be- midji. Mrs. Arnold, in company with Mrs. Putman and the latter’s three chil- dren, was driving a car when it slid off into g deep ditch and turned over. Not an occupant of the car received the slightest scratch and the car was not damaged. REBELS BREAK LOOSE AGAIN, CHILI REPORT (By United Press) Buenos Ayres, June 15.—An- other outbreak of the revolutionary movement in Chil is reported from Ascensin today. WELL KNOWN RESIDENT DIES FROM PNEUMONI Mrs. N. G. Reynolds died this morning at her honfe seven miles north of the city after an illness of ten days, from pneumonia. She was 58 vears old at the time of her death and leaves to mourn her death her husband, a daughter, Mrs. W. J. Tis- dell, of Fowlds, and two sons, H. E. Reynolds of this city and Merlin Reynolds, who lives on the home place. Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds moved here fifteen years ago from South Haven, Mich. The funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Presbyterian church, Rev. Lester P. Warford -officiating. LIBERTY BOND PAYMENT SHOULD BE MADE SOON The banks of Bemidji request that all of the subscribers to the Lib- erty Bonds shall call at their respec- tive banks and arrange for payment for tae bonds. You are requested to call at once as settlement with the government | must be made at the earliest possible date. = Oid Sol Mus Sun is Needed (By United Press) St. Paul, June 15.—‘The crops are up to Old Sol now,” said Immigration Commissioner Sherman today. ‘‘Plen- ty of farm sun is needed to make the crops a success. Corn is somewhat backward but not serious. Warm sun and warm nights are all that are needed.” WILSON SIGNS THREE BILLION WAR BUDGET (By United Press) Washington, June 15.—President ‘Wilson today signed the $3,000,000,- 000 war budget bill. The signing of 8%he bill by Presi- dent Wilson started off.the greatest single series contract signings in the history of the world. Contracts for manufacturers throughout the coun- try for shoes, uniforms, lumber and ‘eqnipment awaited the signing of the bill, and the money is now avail- able. ENGLAND IS CLOSELY ~ WATCHINGU. S. SENATE DEBATE ON FOOD (By United Press) London, June 15.—England is fol- lowing the United States Senate de- bate with ipterest. The Entente is admittedly anxious as to America’s position in the food problem of the world. , Newspapers emphasize early congressional action, that England may know just how far she can de- pend on America for assistance. HAIG AGAIN DRIVES FORWARD FOR GAINS (By United Press) London, June 15.—General Haig has driven forward in another rapid blow at the German lines in Bottle- neck, between Ypres and Commines, gaining all objectives. Many pris- oners were captured, also howitzers and machine guns. EXPLOSIVES BIS_CO“VERED NEAR THE U. S. GOPHER (By United Press) St. Paul, June 15.—Discovery of CRUISER TORPEDOED London, June 15.--The armed Brit- ish merchant cruiser Avenger has been torpedoed and sunk in the North sea. All but one on board the vessel were saved. explosives near the U. S. S. Gopher docked near Duluth, cdused rigid patrol orders today. No small boats are allowed to approach without an- nouncing their errands. St. Paul boys man the vessel. 'Epworth League Begins When Conference Ends At the Fergus Falls district con- ference session of Thursday after- noon there were 30 of the ministers of the district present. The Epworth League has sent about 125 delegates. The session of the district confer- ence closed last evening and the Ep- worth League convention began this morning with President F. L. Er- lougher of Staples in the chair and Miss Palmer of Barnesville is sec- retary. Yesterday afternoon the confer- ence had a series of five-minute ad- dresses. Dr. C. A. Anderson of Ham- line university spoke in the interest of his institution, Rev. George O. Hunter on ‘‘The Minister and His Predecessor,” Rev. George Fenske, “The Minister and His Obligations,” Rev. M. E. Hedding on “The Min- ister and Care of the Parsonage and Property,” Rev. George O. Parish on “The Minister, His Own Evangelist,” Rev. F. L. Erlougher, “The Minister and His Devotional Life.” Following these came a new and interesting series called ‘“Northern Lights,” first hand information from men who are doing things on the Canadian border and farthest north. C. Saunders of Badger told his hearers that the tallest kind of preaching in this world is living seven days a week for Jesus Christ. “A score sees you walk, where one hears you talk.” Mr. Saunders said he had traveled 160 miles in his auto ‘and visited every home in Roseau| | county. Rev. Fred Stokes, one of whose points is Trail, Minn., was assigned the subject, “Hitting the Trail.” He gave five steps to the right path: (1) Eyes opened, (2) turning from the darkness, (3) from power of satan to God, (4) forgiveness of sins, (5) Holiness without which no man shall see the Lord. Rev. L. C. Koch of Northome, who has a reputation for spreading the church literature, spoke on “The Church Papers.” He said every Methwdist family shiould subscribe to at least one of the church papers. Mr. Koch advanced the list of Ad- vocate subscriptions from two to forty in his charge and personally canvassed every home under his care. He said everything which ought to be done can be done with prayer, faith and “pep.” At the business session of the af- ternoon seven men were recommend- ed to annual conference for admis- sion on trial, and twelve were grant- ed local preacher’s licenses. In the evening, Percy W. Beck led a song service on the steps at 7:30 o’clock. A formal welcome was ex- tended to the visitors by .G. W. Harnwell and the response in behalf of the minis’-~ and Leaguers was made by Rev. (. H. McCrea of Wa- dena. An able and deeply inspirational sermon was preached by Rev. Eugene Ackley of Battle Lake on the theme, “The Wages of Sin.”” The visitors are enjoying the hos- pitality of the city and church, and with the coming of warmer weather good cheer and fellowship are every- where. PEOPLE IN OF JOY; C TIED UP Paris, June 15.—Paris welcomed General Pershing and his.staff with an outburst of spontanegué enthu- siasm such as only Paris is capable of. No conquering hero returnin'g home could have .hoped ‘for or re- celived such a tremendous reception as greeted the American commander as his automobile sped through hun- dreds of thousands of cheering peo- ple. Paris, particularly the French au- thorities, had planned and hoped for a great reception, but it is doubtful whether even the most optimistic pictured the almost frantic crowds ONEER that all but blocked the progress of the automobiles. Men and women cheered themselves hoarse and flung masses of flowers into the cars. Parisians themselves declare that the only event in their lifetime that ap- proximated the reception in enthu- siasm was that accorded to King George of England in 1914. Cheering Shakes Station. ‘When the special train reached the station Gen. Pershing and Field Marshal Joffre were the first to ap- pear. Behind them came a stream of American officers, each with a French officer as his host. The first shout of welcome became a continu- ous roar that seemed to shake the sta- tion to its foundations. The police hurriedly began to clear a lane down which a half dozen automo- biles moved at a snail’'s pace tween stirring throngs. From hundreds of windows Amer- Watch Liberty ‘Mercury Rise be- % (0NTH _450m FRENZY ITY RIOT | OF COLOR; TRAFFIC BY MASS ican 'flngs were waved by men, wo- men and children. French girls, with flags pinned to their breasts, and their arms filled with flowers, bought from their scanty savings, fairly fought for a chance to get near enough to the machines to hurl their offerings into the laps and shoulders of the astonished American officers. Strueele to Shake Hands. The Americans apparently had not imagined the heights to which Paris- ian enthusiasm could rise. Boys, men and girls and even some old women struggled to jump on the running board of Gen. Pershing’s car to shake hands with him. The demonstration was the more significant because it came from a grea outpouring of people who, for the time being, seemed almost to forget that war was in progress. It was not Gen. Pershing alone who came in for unprecedented ova- tions, for every American caught sight «f by th, people was almost burdened with flowers. Crowds shouted themselves hoarse with cheers for America. From every house top all along the route, from every window, from every elevation and from thousands upon thousands who choked every thoroughfare in the ‘vietnity” of the line of march, there was hurled a welcome that no American in Paris will ever forget. Transportation Tied Up. Gen. Pershing was exnected to ar- rive from Boulogne at 3 o'clock but his special train did not reach Paris until 6:30. This gave opportunity for thousands who work until 6 o'clock to mass themselves along the route, until the congestion hecame so great that transportation was tied “n. Gen. Pershing’s features were not familiar to the people. but “Papa’ Joffre’'s cap caught the eye of the people and revealed the iden- tity of the soldier in khaki at his side. y At the station Cen. Pershing was met by a group of French officials, including Minister Viviani, Marshal Joffre and Generals” Foch, Painleve and Peltier and by a group of Amer- icans headed by Ambassador Sharp. At one end of the station was an im- provised throne with red tapestries such as is erected when royalty is visiting the city, which had been put up for the occasion. Before leav- ing the station the party assembled at this point. Speeches of welcome were delivered by prominent French- men. Given Informal Dinner. An informal dinner was given to Gen. Pershing at the American em- bassy. Premier Ribot, Marshal Joff- re, Ministers Viviani and Painleve and other leading military and na- val officers and public men were present. Toward the close Ambas- sador Sharp proposed the health of the presidents of France and the United States and the success of the expedition. The premier responded by greeting the American command- er as representing the American army and people in the undertaking’ on which they are now embarking. He wished them all success and pro- posed the health of President Wil- son. The first day spent in Paris by Major Gen. Pershing was a continu- ous succession of enthusiastic pop- ular demonstrations, given wherever the American commander made an appearance. Great throngs filled the Place de IL.a Concorde early in the day, hoping to catch a glimpse of the American. Hundreds of French soldiers on leave from the front mingled in the throngs and gave hearty greetings to the troops of the Segond cavalry who accompanied Gen. Pershing. A large American flag waved over the general's hotel and everywhere the French and Am- erican colors were flying. One of the first events on today’s crowded program was a visit this morning to the Hotel Des Invalides, wherein is the historical monument containing Napoleon’s body. Makes Formal Call. After a brief ceremony at the In- valides, Gen. Pershing made a formal call on Ambassador Sharp and was then escorted with military honors to the Palace of the Elysees to be presented to President Poincare. At 12:30 o’clock the president and Ma- dame Poincare gave a state break- fast in honor of the American com- mander. Other guests were Premier Ribot, Gen. Painleve, Marshal Joffre, Minister Viviani, Ambassador Sharp and other prominent figures in offi- cial and civilian life. —— H