Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, June 18, 1917, Page 1

sk 'VOLUME XV. NO. 149. ! i BEMIDJI. MINNESOTA. MONDAY EVENING. JUNE 18. 1917. 45 CENTS PER MONTH HOOVER TO STOP SPECULATORS; NOT T0 CONTROL FOOD SAYSPRES.WILSON To Protect People Against Extor- tion is Purpose of His Ap- pointment, Says Letter. PLANS F0OD TRAINING CAMP AT MINNESOTA STATE FAIR Fair Management Will Take Up the Question of Direct Co-operation As Soon As Congress Acts. (By United Press) Washington, June 18.—The ap- pointment of Herbert Hoover is not to control the food of the country, but to release it from the grip of speculators who seek to make in- ordinate profits and to protect the people from extortfons, President ‘Wilson says in a letter made public today. Herbert C. Hoover endorses the plan of turning the Minnesota state fair into a “Food Training Camp” in the voluntary service of the gov- ernment, but intends to co-operate with the fair in making it a success, as soon as Congress vests him with the necessary authority. “I am much impressed with the plan of turning the Minnesota state fair into a ‘Food Training Camp,’” sald Mr. Hoover, in an interview to- day. “Though hampered at the present time by the fact that Con- gress has not yet given my work an official status, I wish it to be known that I plan to get in touch with the leading fairs immediately after auth- ority is given me, and work out some definite co-operative plan.” Found Dead I His Shack Joe Tye, a farmer living in the town of Hornet, near Blackduck, was found dead yesterday by a Mrs. Becker. Coroner Garfield Akerberg has gone out there to investigate. It is thought that he died from heart failure. He was in Blackduck a few days ago. NEVER HEARD OF STOCKHOLM DELEGATES Y (By United Press) New York, June 18.—Allan Ben- son, William English Walling and other prominent Socialists say they never heard of the three delegates to the Stockholm Socialist peace con- gress posing as American delegates. FIRST TO CARRY "OLD GLORY" Photo by American Press Association. TO FIRING LINE 30’000 AEROPLANES Cornell undergraduates, members of the American field service, now at the firing line in France. This picture was taken as they left America. The cross at Verdun. 5,000 PEOPLE DRINK BOOZE: FIRE AND DEATH IS RESULT (By United Press) Petrograd, June 18.—Five thou- sand townspeople attacked a distil- lery at Dorgobuja and discovered 5,- 000 gallons of liquor. A city spree followed with hundreds lying in the streets drunk and others parading. Someone threw a lighted match in the liquor flowing on the ground with the result a tank caught fire and exploded, killing a number of people and burning others. HEARING OF CROSS ON BEFORE D. H. FISK The hearing demanded by Roy Cross charged with conducting a dis- orderly house near Campbell Lake, was begun hefore Judge D. H. Fisk in the court house this afternoon. County Attorney Torrance has an creev ~f witnecses tn present which he is sure will establish the fact that vae conduct of the club was the re- sult of disturbinz the peace and quiet of the neighborhood. It is un- derstood that the defense has sub- poenaed a-large number of witnesses also and the hearing may not be con- cluded until late tonight or Tues- day. EXEMPTION PROCLAMATION 10 BE ISSUED BY PRESIDENT (By United Press) Washington, June 18.—President Wilson’s exemption proclamation is ready to be issued. Conference Closes--Express Appreciation to Many The Fergus Falls district confer- ence of Methodist churches and Ep- worth League convention closed a most interesting and successful ses- sion last evening. During the con- vention 37 preachers were registered and 150 delegates. Yesterday, at 9:30 a. m. the sac- rament was administered by Dr. S. L. Parish, district superintendent, assisted by Rev. E. E. Shawl of Crookston, Rev. F. L. Erlougher of ‘Staples, Rev. John Low of Herman and Rev. B. D. Hanscom of the Be- midji church. At 10:30, Dr. R. B. Kester of Minneapolis preached a very tiiely and thrilling sermon from the words found in Matt. 4:17. Dr. Kester has a wonderful understanding of world conditions and America’s part in the great conflict of nations. He paid a splendid tribute of praise to the boys enlisted in the country’s service and the people who baught Liberty Bonds and otherwise are doing their “bit.” He denounced in scathing terms the| “‘slacker.” A memorial service was conducted | at 3 p. m. followed by the installa- tion of district officers. At 7:30 o’clock a song service was conducted followed by a brief busi- ness session. At 8 o’clock, Dr. Kes- ter preached another rousing sermon. Adont Resolutions. The following resolutions unanimously adopted: I—Resolved. that we, for the gen- erous hospitality of the pastor, mem- bers of the Bemidji church and league and citizens of Bemidji, which has made possible for us the help- fulness of this eonvention and con- tributed so much to our comfort and joy, show our appreciation by a rousing vote of thanks. II—Resolved, that we express our appreciation to the local press for its reports of the convention. III—Resolved. that we acknowl- edge our debt to those whose plan- ning and participation producéd the program “that has given ‘were splendid vision and stimulation for our work in the district for the com- ing year. IV—Resolved further, that we note our appreciation of the visit of Dr. E. C. Horn, our state president, to present to us the institute and work of our state Epworth League. Also that we express our deep ap- preciation to Dr. R. B. Kester for his wonderfu] inspirational messages of the day. V—Resolved, that our secretary communicate to Rev. George Tindall our sincere regret at his absence from our convention and its pro- gram; and that we join him in grati- tude to God for the recovery to health.. VI—Resolved, that our secretary in an appropriate way, inform Mrs. J. S. Kingan of the deep sympathy of our district in the death of her husband and our -genuine apprecia- tion, here voiced, of the . abiding work of Brother Kingan as president of our district Epworth League. VII—Resolved, finally, that the following petition, signed by the offi- cers of this conference and conven- tion be sent to the senate and house of representatives at Washington: We, one hundred and fifty-eight! ministers and Epworth Leaguers as- |sembled at Bemidji, Minnesota, at the district conference and Epworth League convention of the Fergus Falls district, Methodist Episcopal] church, petition for the immediate prohibition of the manufacture of alcoholic liquors for beverage pur- }poses as a measure to conserve the grain supply, and for the immediate prohibition of the sale of alcoholic { liquors for beverage purposes in or- | der to conserve the health, wealith, | moral, social and economic and mili- | tary efficiency of the people and that | we recommend to all our delegates| | that they endeavor to have similar BASEBALL GAME TO BE FEATURE AT THE PICNIC THURSDAY Mrs. E. K. Anderson and Mrs. A. E. Rako spent today in Bemidji call- ing on city members of the Bemidji Township Farmers’ ¢lub with regard to their co-operation in connection with the Farmers’ picnic which will be held at the fair grounds Thurs- day, June 21. On this day the Bemidji merchants and their wives will be guests of the farmers at a picnic dinner. There will be ball games, races and sports of all kinds. The farm- ers have a corking good ball team and expect to trounce the team rep- resenting the merchants again this year. They gave the local boys a good trimming last year. The clubs and guests should make up an aggregation of fully 500 and thegclubs identified with the affair include Equitable Farmers’ club, Solway Farmers’ club, Port Hope Farmers’ club, Big Lake, Town of Northern, Bemidji Township. Lam- mers, Betters Farmers’ club, Pleasant Valley. Hines Co-operative Commu- nity club, Mississippi Rural Farmers’ club, Nary, Eckles, Liberty and Tur- tle River Working club. BEMIDJI BANKS REPORT $63,000 LIBERTY SALES will pass the $65,000 mark after all returns are in and checked. The following amounts have been report- ed by the Bemidji banks: First Na- | tional, $33,000; Northern National, $26,000, and Security State, $6,000. The banks are still receiving re- quests for bonds and this amount may reach the $70,000 mark before the final reports are in. BRITISH FALL BACK (By United Press) London, June 18.—A heavy Ger- mdn attack on newly won British positions east of Monchy Lepreux compelled the British to fall back from certain positions, Ger.eral Haig reports today. . linnesola and Qlahional DED APOSS WEEK S WEEK This morning bright and early the various committees under their re-! spective captains started out to gather money for the Beltrami Coun- ty Chapter of the Red Cross. Each {committee will act under its captain first man on the right (crouching) is Captain E. I. Tinkham. He won the war Bemidji’s Liberty Loan purchases| Sunc 1810 ¢ TENTH BATTALION OF HOME GUARDS INCLUDES BEMIDJI St. Paul, June 18.—Five officers in the St. Paul unit of the Home Guard, the first battalion, have been commissioned by Governor Burn- quist, at the recommendation of Major Oscar Seebach, Home Guard organizer for the Minnesota Public Safety commission. George C. Bookstaver, Fred G. Stutz, Calvin A. Stedman and Frank C. Bancroft were made captains of A, B, C and D companies, respec- tively, of the St. Paul battalion, while Perry K. Gilfillan was made lieutenant and battalion adjutant. Commander at Austin. Appointment of eight officers of out-of-town companies was also made Friday, and plans for Home Guard organizations in Northwest- ern Minnesota were announced. Captain Jacob N. Nicholsen was commissioned to command C com- pany, the Seventh battalion unit at Austin. Other Officers Named. Locations of companies and ap- pointments of their respective cap- tains were announced as follows: Ninth Battalion--A company, Mor- ris, Captain Paul L. Spooner; B com- pany, Breckenridge, Captain George W. Wagner, and C. Company, Moor- head, Captain Albert M. Hopeman. Tenth Battalion — A company, Crookston, Captain (harles lLoring: B company, East Grand Forks, Cap- tain Walter G. Courtney: (' company Thief River Falls, Captain Hans O. Kjomme, and D company, Bemidji, Captain Thomas W. Swinson. The plans and lists were recom- mended by Major Seebach, who made a trip to northwestern towns. MOTOR TO BLACKDUCK A party of Bemidji people motored to Blackduck and Alwood yesterday where they enjoyed a very pleasant picnic. Those who composed the party were Messrs. W. J. Coleman, S. A. Cutter, Andy Larson, Herbert Rasmussen, Henry Dahl and August Benson and Mesdames Coleman, Cut- ter, Larson, Rasmussen, Doyle, Ben- son, A. E. Webster and C. P. Larson. 5 1917. IS RED CROSS WEEK!'O fifteen persons in each ward, and a house-to-house canvass is being made. The Berman Insurance agency will be headquarters for the Red Cross week, which commenced this morning and will continue until next Monday. One committee reported at M'\l il IS UNCLE SAM’SPRO GRAMFOR ISTYEA OF PRESENT WA (By United Press) Washington, June 18. — TUnecle Sam’s aeroplane program for the first year of war is the building of an air navy of 30,000 machines. They are to consist of three types, namely, training planes, bombing machines and observation air craft. The speedier allied battleplanes will continue to be made in France and England where the manufacturing process is perfected. American auto plants, furniture factories and typewriter plants can make parts for aeroplanes. Watch Red Crogs [DESERTERS DENIED Mercury Rise $5.000— 4.900— 4.800— 4.700— HELP IT TO GO UP BY GIVING DEMAND AIR RAIDS (By United Press) London, June 18.—Tremendous popular sentiment has been devel- oped for air raids on German cities in reprisal for aerial attacks on Lon- don. A mass meeting was held at which thousands were in attendance and such action was demanded. The Free Press Evening Bulletin of Winnipeg in its issue of June 9 reproduced a registration certificate belonging to Fred Cutter of this city, together with the following com- ment. Mr. Cutter is a son of Mr. and Mrs: S. A. Cutter of this city and will spend the summer on his uncle’'s farm near Excel, Canada. “The Canadian Northern railway immigration department was honor- ed yesterday with the first registra- { tion card from the United States. illegisn‘a'inn on the American side RIGHT TO VOTE; ARE LIABLE TO 10 YEARS (By United Press) *-i Petrograd, June 18.—The govern- ment has deprived deserters the right to vote and of participating in Rus- sian land distribution, is an an- nouncement from the Russian gg_:;p£ today. Kerensky s using the iron™ hand and sponsors the government's order and makes all antl-war agita- tors in grmy liable to ten years im- prisonment. He has refused leave to a division of Ukranian troops who want to return home. ARGENTINE TO LIFT NEUTRALITY LAWS WHEN U. S. FLEET ARRIVES (By United Press) Buenos Ayres, June 18.—It is re- ported that Argentine intends to lift neutrality regulations when the Am- erican fleet arrives. A visit from American warsnips would be consid- ered an act of friendship and they might remain as long as they wished. GOVERNMENT TO FIX STEEL PRICES FOR FLEET (By United Press) Washington, June 1% The gov- ernment will fix the prices for steel used in the new fleet of merchant- men. It is reperted that moves have been made by the steel companies to boost the prices for enormous pro- fits. This move will be met with a sharp check by the government as it can commandeer steel products if the price is unsatisfoctory. RUSSIA MUST FIGHT SAYS U. S. NOTE (By United Press) Washington, June 18.—Russia, as a devotee of democracy and individ- ual liberty must continue to fight against German autrocacy, the Unit- ed States declared in a note sent to the Russian government before the arrival of the American commission which was published today. GOVERNOR DENIES REPORT (By United Press) St. Paul, June 18.-—Governor Burnquist today denied the report that there are no farmers on the Public Safety commission, and added that John Lind, Col. March and him- self are farmers. ADDITIONAL CONTRACTS LET (By United Prcss» Washington, June 12.—The Fed- eral Shipping board has let additicn- al contracts for 10 steel steamers and 24 wooden hulls. Fred Cutter First Man With U. S. Registration Card)to Enter Canada county, Minn., was the holder of the card, and arrived in the city vester- day by the Canadian Northern. He leaves for Excel to work on a farm to gain experience in Canadian farm- ing. “Mr. Cutter asserted that he in- tended coming to Canada much earlier to assist in seeding, but when registration of all American citizens between the ages of 21 and 31 was announced, he felt it his duty to com- ply with his country’s request and delayed his coming until after regis- | petitions sent from each charge at|jp j . v - that i not met with | commenced Tuesday. 3 I‘D g in its ward. Timre_ are five “?rds noon _mda_\“ ha —It h4ad“ “F. E. Cutter of Bemidji, Beltrami | tration.” us such once. and the teams constitute from e:ghtione single “turn-down. | ¥row i | i - 4 — 4 s i — 1 1 _,i,