Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, June 20, 1917, Page 1

VOLUME XV. NO. 151. JEFFERSON HIGH: T0 KNOW WH * WE AR DOING Manager Clarhan AshChurmm F. S. Lycarl.in ‘Tetter o Aronse’ Enthusiasm Here. ‘WILL BANQUET-RELAY GUESTS AT BIRCHMONT BEACH HOTEL Committee Urges Another ‘“Good Roads” Day; All Business Men Asked to Turn Out. ‘What are we going to do to please the Jefferson Highway relay party when it reaches Bemidji June 26?7 J. D. Clarkson, general manager, wants to know. He is interested, not in the enter- tainment . we' are going to give, but in the progress we are making in Toad improvement on this highway in Beltrami county. The entertain- ment feature is in the hands of a committee with F. S. Liycan as chair- *man, which will be taken cdre of in first class manner. But the commiit- tee: can’t fix :the: roads alone, . They need the co-operation of every citi- zen “in-the-eounty. - -7 Drags should be operating this very day on the road between here and the park. Not only to the city line, but right up to the pavement. Much work should ‘also be done on the road between this city and Sol- way. True, $15,000 has been ap- propriated for use on this road, but the present route needs attention at once. The entertainment program will consist of a banquet at Birchmont hotel, to which the public is invited. The program will be most interest- ing, as special speakers will accom- pany the party who will give facts and figures with regard to the high- way and what we must do to keep it routed this way. Indications are that a good roads day will be announced soon and all who can are requested to join the various crews to assist in improving the roads. “*~ In-a fetter to Mr. Lycan, Manager Clarkson stated that the party would arrive in Bemidji from Itasca Park at 6:35 p. m. June 26. He says that if anything special is planned for “that night the same would be men- tioned in their final publicity an- nouncements which are now being issued. A message from Des Moines gives this announcement: “A splendid banquet was given by the St. Joseph road enthusiasts Fri- day night at the Country club. Left St. Joseph on time Saturday morn- ing, but tire troubles threw us two Thours late out of Albany. At this point, Paul Russell of Paola, Kan., received a message that his mother had suffered from a paralytic stroke and he returned home. “Two: carloads of Bethany people accompanied the party to ‘Osceola. At 'Eagleville, ‘the school = children Were out at the entrance of 'the town. Girls representing angels stood on! either side of 'the roads and with outstretched hands welcomed the vis- itors. . “Although we were two hours late, out of Bethany, we were just thirty minutes late into Osceola. Here the party was entertained at a large ‘banquet. o s “Arrived in Des' Moines on time. There was an escort of six cars from Osceola and Indianola. “The party will leave ‘Des Moines promptly at 9:30 o’clock Monday morning for Sti'Paul where the di- rectors’ meeting will ‘be held:~ Be- ginning Monday, June 25, the run from St. Paul to Winnipeg will con- tinue.” “J. H.” COM. MEETS TONIGHT There will be a meeting of the Jef- ferson Highway reception committee this evening at 8 o’clock at the Com- mercial club rooms. seven or eight months. WORTHINGTON TO BE NEW ELECTRIC LIGHT BEMIDJI. MINNESOTA. WEDNESD BRANDBORG CHOSEN SECRETARY OF MER- PLANT MANAGER HERE| CHANTS ASSOCIATION LaGrange Worthington of Chicago will succeed A. W. Johnson, resign- ‘ed,. a8 manager of the .Minnesota Electric Light & Power company of Bemidji. his' new duties about July 1. He is expected to assume A:1J.) Naylor, .who has been pro- moted to assistant manager, will be in charge of the plant until the new manager arrives. Mr. Naylor will have ‘charge ‘of the plant’s equip- ment, which will comprise a portion of the duties of assistant manager. Mr. Worthington spent some time in Bemidji about eighteen months ago, being placed in charge «f the sales department here at that time. WANT A COLLIE DOG? YOURS FOR A DOLLAR Chief Ripple announced this morn- ing there are 10 dogs in the pound. Among them are two collies which would make good farmer’s dogs. One is-about a year old and the other If any farmer wishes to get one of them he can have samie by paying a dollar. If a:party in town wants one he will have to pay $1.00 and also pay for a license. 80 RESCUED FRON TORPEDOED SHIPS (By United Press Wireless) With American Destroyers Flot- illa in British Waters, June 20.— After an exciting record breaking dash at midnight in response to a wireless distress call, two American destroyers returned to an English port with 80 survivors. These were rescued from two mer- chant ships which were torpedoed, apparently by German U-boats. The rescues were made at a point further from land than any reported prev{ously. FORGER IS CAUGHT GETS 5 YEAR TERM ~he Temidii pnlice received word today from officials in Santa Bar- bara, Cal., of the arrest of W. A. Dol- bey alias C. E. Johnson, who is want- ed here for forging two $50 checks, one each at the Hotel Markham and Birchmont Beach, last summer. The smooth crook is beginning a five-year term for forgeries commit- ted along the line and California offi- cials want to know if Bemidji wants to take a wallop at him when he gets out. HUNDRED STUDENTS IN SUNMER SCHOGL R. E. Denfeld of Duluth, conduc- tor'of. the summer schiool in Bemidji, announced today that the class have all ‘been arranged and the regular I program has begun. Mr. Denfeld is well satisfied with the attendance. There are nearly ‘1100 students and more will arrive each day. Mr. Denfeld is one of the best known and most prominent educators of the state, having served as super- intendent of the'schools in Duluth for the past thirty years. He is support- ed by an exceptionally strong and competent faculty. School will con- tinue for a pericd of five weeks. Washington. June 20.—Men who will be drafted will largely have to take chances on ‘what branch of the service they must enter. DMost of them will be infantry men. Vernon Lamson Writes Letter To School Board Expressing Appreciation Dr. G. M. Palmer, member of the Bemidji school board, ‘recently re- ceived a letter from Vernon Lamson, who expressed his delight over the action of the board in permitting him to graduate with his class. Vernon is aboard the United Siates. man-of war Kansas with the Bemidji naval division. He is a son of F. B. Lam- son, deputy county audiior The letter follows: “I was the happiest man in the navy when I received wire from dad, saying the board had granted me the privilege of grauating with the| bunch. I want to thank the hoard| Tor their kindness from the bottom cf| my heart. ‘slinging hash’ for the 20 hungry men at ny mess, I was'afraid it was badnews:'and’ the boys;, gathered round, but when they 8aw my ear- to-ear grin and read the telegram they were almost as happy as my- self. “I claim the unusual distinctiorn of being the only graduate.of B. H. S. to graduate while -asleep: in a ‘ham- mock on board a U. S. man-of-war. I regret my not being there to exit with the gang, but just the grand old privilege of going out with the class of '17 is sufficient. “I like the navy. I have worked harder, feel better, seen more and I believe have learned more in the last two months than I ever have before. Again thanking you and the bhoard I have learned to ivve the for your kindness, I remain, yours old class and when I got the wire|sincerely, -on the morning of June 1 as 1 was| “VERN N LAMSON.” C. W. Brandborg was chosen sec- retary of the Merchants Association of the Commercial Club at'a meeting held Tuesday afternoomn. ' He will succeed E. M. Sathre, resigned, whose duties as head of the new abstract company makes it impossible for him to continue as secretary. Mr. Brand- borg has been in close touch with| the work of the association and his selection meets with general = ap- proval. THREE HELD AT $1,000 EACH (Special to Pioneer) Hibbing, June 20.—Robert Gay- ette, Ole Hammer and Ray Denberg are being held under $1,000 bail each as a result of a complaint made by a 15-year-old girl, formerly of Bemidji. The men are charged with carnal knowledge. WHEAT EXHAUSTED BY SPRING, IS CLAIMED (By United Press) Washington, June 20.—Neutral countries will drain the United States of its wheat supply .unless some food control is institut by July' 1. American wheat will he ex- hausted by spring, it is claimed. The food bill must pass by July 1 with appropriation or Hoover's use- fulness is at an end. FAVORS AEROPLANE PROGRAM (By United Press) Washington, June 20.—Lieuten- ant Delagrange, a French flyer, de- clares that if we get behind our aero- plane program we can blind the enemy and make victory in 1918 probable. OUTSIDE INFLUENCE DENIED (By United Press) Berne, June 20.—It is semi-offi- cially denied that Switzerland is im- pelled in her peace moves by out- side influence. It is also asserted that general peace is in Switzerland’s interest as well as that of the whole world. Miss Ruth Lynch of Minneapolis, who has-been visiting the J. G, Par- ker family for the past ten days, left this noon for Cloquet where she will visit for a short time before return- ing to her home in Minneapolis. Watch Red Cross Mercury Rise HELP IT T0 GO UP BY GIVING AY EVENING. JUNE 20. 1917. STAGE IS ALL SET FOR FARMERS ANNUAL PICNIC TOMORROW Tomorrow is the big day at the fair grounds when the farmers will feast the merchants and tiieir wives at an annual picnic Jinner. Every- thing is in readiness. Tables are be- ing constructed today and the track and ball grounds are being put into shape for the races ani ball game. The game will be played by a team representing the farmers who will pit their skill against one chosen to represent the merchants. ' Suitable prizes will be awarded to all win- ners. NEW PORT HOUSES MAY BE CLOSED BY SECRETARY DANIELS (By United Press) ‘Washington, June 20.—A start- ling condition of immortality at a Newport fashionable society resort was called to the attention of the governor of Rhode Island by Secre- tary Daniels because of their effect on men at the naval training station. These notorious houses of prostitution are doing a flourishing business, the report of the depart- ment of justice reveals. RANGE TOWNS ASK AID (By United Press) 8t. Paul, June 20.—The mayors and police chiefs in the towns of northern Minnesota have suddenly called for a conference of the State Public Safety commission here to- night over strike situations in the range country. FOOD REGULATIONS T0 BE ENACTED S00 (By United Press) London, June 20.—The sooner the American food regulation measures are enacted, the sooner we will breathe easier, declared Lord Rhon- da, English food controller. NEW AVIATION STATION (By United Press) ‘Washington, June 20.—The acqui- sition of the north island in San Diego harbor as an aviation trainin station was recommended by the House military sub-committee. TO TALK TO FARMERS P. J. Russel and Chief of Police Ripple will give addresses on the Red Cross movement at the farmers’ picnic at the fair grounds tomorrow. NOT A “SLACKER” Chief Ripple brought a young fel- low to town Tuesdav who was re- ported to be a ‘slacker,” but upon investigation it was found the lad was not yet 21 years of age. KKK EE KN KKK * ABOUT OUR SATLORS * I EEEEREE R R EREE BN Lester French, with the Fifth Min- nesota, reports the following Pe- midii boys on the sick list on the U. S. S. Kansas, June 16° ‘William Laliberte, who has been confined to the navy hospital with pneumonia, is much improved. Mr. Hale of the Bemidji division is also in the hospital. John S. Hedges returned to the Kansas after spending two weeks in the naval hospital with the measies. Philip Brown, who has been in “sick bay,” with rheumatism, is back on deck. Louis Tegtmeyer, Bemidji repre- sentative in the galley of the Kansas, is suffering from an attack of la- grippe. Joe Lagennesse had the misfortune of bruising one of his fingers yester- day. Vernon Lamson was escorted to “gick bay” last night with an attack of lagrippe. I EE R E R SRR EEE R R SR x PINEWOOD I EEEE R E R X ES R LR EJ Mr. and Mrs. Hanson of Clear- brook came to Pinewood Friday to visit their son, H. A. Hanson. Mrs. S. C. Miller, Mrs. F. Me- Corkle and Miss Florence Miller were Bemidji visitors Saturday. Mrs. W. Johmson of Wilton ar- rived here Saturday to spend a few days with her father, A. Helgeson, near Aure. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Parker, Miss Ella Parker, Mrs. Pevey of Clear- brook and Miss Ruth Linch of Min- neapolis autoed from Bemidji Mon- day and spent the afternoon_ with Mrs. A. Sthol. . Rev. and’ Mrs. Stokes retufned Monday from Bemidji where they at- tended the Methodist conference held in that eity. Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Melland and children of Edmore, N. D., came here Friday to spend a few weeks with Mrs. Melland’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. Iverson. Miss Ruth Stith of Aure was the guest of Mrs. Stokes Thursday. O. Rongstad transacted business in Bemidji Monday. O. Thronson of Bemidji was Pinewood Friday. in DRASTTC GOV'NT C OFCOAL RGES L) ' AULING Washington, June 20.—Drastic wartime government control for coal, coke and transportation is being urged by the Federal Trade commis- sion as the only adequate remedies for the alarming coal price situa- tion. The recommendations made are the most revolutionary ever submitted by the commission. It declares that the country faces a nation-wide shortage and recom- mends that the government operate all land and water coal transporta- tion facilities on its own account. duction plus a uniform profit and that transportation agencies be pool- ed and be operated under the presi- dent’s directions. The government is to pay fair compensation based on normal profits and cost of upkeep. It calls atten- tion to the fact that the enormous stacks of fuel are not being built up in the Northwest as usual, which indicates that the winter will see a coal famine. 4 The big boats which should be carrying coal west on the Great Lakes are returning empty because of The commission suggests that coal|failure of rail transportation. BRANDT NABS TWO; BOTH ARE BOUND OVER . Two ‘more arrests were made last night by Indian Agent J. P. Brandt on charges of introdue¢ing liquor in- to “dry” territory. - Eldridge Cut- ting was nabbed with one pint and two hundred one-tenth pint bottles of whisky and John Maloy with five pints of beer. Both men were brought before United States Court Commissioner H. A. Simons this morning who bound them over to the next terms of court, the former to await the pleasure of j the Duluth federal court and the lat- ter to Fergus Falls. Bail was set at $1,000 and $500, respectively. MISS M’GHEE HOSTESS Miss Margaret McGhee entertain- ed last evening in honor of Miss Jean Richards of Minneapolis, who left today for her new home at Spo- kane, Wash. Those present weré Misses Jean Richards, Claire Nangle, Helen Evans, Ella Laqua and Muriel McGhee. JAPAN SHOULD INTERFERE (By United Press) Tokio, June 20.—The time has ar- rived for Japan to interfere in China's domestic affairs, {is the opinion of Ex-Premier Okuma. MEXICO MAY ENTER WAR (By United Press) San Antonio, June 20.—That Mex- ico may enter the war on the side of America and that France has agreed to loan Mexico 20,000,000 pesos, is the subject of an editorial in Laruza. SWEDISH LUTHERAN AID Mrs. Ole Larson will entertain the Ladies Aid soclety of the Swedish Lutheran church in the basement of the church tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Lunch will be served. A cordial invitation is extended to all, ¥'S CLUB T0 GIVE . BENEFIT PLAY SOON “The Spinsters’ Convention,” & humerous play, will be staged by the “Y’s” club of the Présbyterian church Tuesday and Wednédday, June 26 and 27 in thé City hall. The Red Cross will share in the benefits of the play, 25 per cent going to the home chapter of the Red Cross. The rest of the proceeds will go to the “Y's” club. In addition to the play, which abounds in good clean humor, sev- eral musical selections will be given. An exceptionally strong cast, in- cluding some of the best home talent in Bemidji, has been obtained. Mrs. S. C. Brown, who has had much experience in this line of work, is directing the play. g SUFFRAGE PICKETS MOBBED; NONE HURT (By United Press) Washington, June 20.—Incensed at the suffrage pickets who flaunted denunicatory banners before the White House gates as the Russian commission entered were mobbed by 300 men and women, mostly govern- ment clerks. They charged the par- ade and tore the banners to shreds. The suffragettes were unharmed. ST. CLAIR TALKS T00 MUCH; IS JAILED Archie St. Clair of Blackduck was brought before Court Commissioner D. H. Fisk this morning on a charge of talking against the government and the president of the United States, on a complaint sworn out by John Barry. . St. Clair demanded a hearing which was deferred until June 27. The bonds were set at $2,000 and in de- fault the prisoner was committed to NEW RECRUIT Miss Mébel Kittleson, naval re- cruiting officer, reports Allen Green Byran of Shillings, Minn., has enlist- ed and left for Minneapolis to take further examination before leaving for the training station at Great Lakes, IIl. FUND WILL BE DOUBLED (By United Press) Washington, June 20.—It is ex- pected that $50,000,000 will be sub- scribed to the Red Cross by night. The $100,000,000 goal will be doubled when the campaign closes. Subscribe Dollars of Pennies the county jail. County Attorney Graham M. Torrance appeared for the state and Attorney W. N. Weber for the defendant. JESTER TO DULUTH Deputy United States Marshal A. H. Jester left this morning for Du- luth where he will assist in the ar- others on the Mesaha range are is reported that the Duluth jails and others on the Mesabe range are crowded with ‘“slackers” and the au- thorities are facing a serious prob- fem in taking care of further ar- rests. s e Instead Is Slogan of Red Cross Campaigners For every penny donated to the Red Cross seal campaign one dollar should be subscribed for the Red Cross fund is the plea of Dr. I. J. Murphy of the Minnesota Public Health assotiation. Continuing, Dr. Murphy said, “During the Christmas holidays the people of the state contributed four million pennis; St. Paul gave one- half million; Minneapolis one mil- lion; Dniluth one-fourth million, and the rest of the state the balance. The present week has been set aside as special dates for the drive for Red Cross funds. Like the Lib- erty Loan this is an important pre- paredness measure and should re- AT (i ceive the support of every citizen in the community. If each community of the state supports the local sub- scription drive for the Red Cross fund proportionately as well as with dollars instead of pennies, Minnesota will make a creditable showing; everyone who donated a penny to the Red Cross seal campaign for the war on tuberculosis should subscribe at least one dollar now for the real war on autocracy. “The Minnesota Public Health as- sociation, which is affiliated with the American Red Cross, urges all of its supporters to aid the local Red Cross s;ll:)lscription drive in every way pos- sible.” BOARD (By United Press) |producers be paid full cost of pro- o !