Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, June 23, 1917, Page 1

VOLUME XV. NO. 154. ( BEMIDJI. MINNESOTA. SATURDAY EVENING. JUNE 23. 1917. 45 CENTS PER MONTH ANOTHER CLUB IS GIVEN THE ONCE OVER BY SHERIFF; OWNER ARRESTED Club Near Nebish Was Searched Last Night But No “Evidence” Was Found. COMPLAINT AND WARRANT MADE ARREST NECESSARY Two Victims of Friday Morning’s Raid Demanded Hearing; Time Set for July 10. Another alleged ‘“‘club house” was given the once-over last night by Sheriff Johnson and Dr. G. M. Pal- mer, president of the Public Safety commission, and as a result Carl Sat- erly was brought before Court Com- missioner D. H. Fisk and held un- der bonds of $200 for his appearance ~ at the September.term of court. This club is reported to be in the vicinity of Nebish and was charged with conducting an unlicensed drink- ing place. The officers report finding nothing but soft drinks on the premises, but owing to the fact that a complaint had been sworn to and a warrant is- sued the arrest followed. Of the arrests made by the posse of citizens early Friday morning led by the sheriff and Deputy George Denley all but two waived examina- tion. Those charged with having sold liquor without a license were held in $500 bonds and those charg- ed with running an unlicensed drink- ing place were compelled to produce the equivalent of $200. Chris Rogers, who was taken by Dr. G. M. Palmer and Thomas Swin- son at Shotley. together with 13 to 15 barrels of beer and a half dozen cases of booze, demanded a hearing. Gus Olson, who was found in charge of the Midway club and two barrels of beer and the same num- ber gallons of booze, also insisted _on a hearing. _Both men were repre-. sented by P. J. Russell and the day| agreed upon for such hearing before Judge D. H. Fisk is July 10. ONLY ONE WAY T0 REDUCE . C. L (By United Press) ®% 1 ondon, June 23.—Lord Rhoda, ‘England’s new frod controller. he- lieves there is only one way to re- duce food prices and that is by state monopoly beinz placed in the hands of one man . ican housewives to enter into economy campaign. _ CONFESSES TO MURDER (By United Prese) New York, June 23.—Dispatches from Bologna. Italy. say that Alfredo Cocchi has confessed to the murder of Ruth Cruger. He recommends Amer-| an [ CARRIED WHEAT TO FRANCE FpR ou Photos by American Press Association. Acting as the vanguard for the American troops, the naval collier Jupiter, which recently reached France, un- Joaded thousands of tons of wheat for the American army which will soon fight alongside of the allles. German and Austrian prisoners were utilized in removing the cargo. The Jupiter and part of her crew are shown. FAMOUS DANISH PLAYER |0DD FELLOWS BUY$500 |BEMIDJIRESORT SEASON SECURED BY WIN ONE LIBERTY LOAN BONDS: WILL OPEN FORMALLY CLASS FOR NEXT FALL| GIVE $25 TO RED CROSS| NEXT TUESDAY NIGHT The Win One Adult Bible class of the First Methodist church has book- ed the renowned Danish violinist, I Alex Skovgaard, and his Metropol- itan Concert company to appear in Bemidji November 14. Mrs. Ethel Jones, advance agent for this popular company, spent Fri- day in the city and closed the con- tract with G. W. Harnwell, presi- dent of the class. % Mr. Skovgaard appeared in Bemidji several years ago and his entertain- ment alone without-the-Metropoljtan- company proved a fine drawing card and many requests were made at that time to secure this feature violinist again. There are six in the com- ipany. HEAVY RAINS IN WISCONSIN (By United Press) Milwaukee. Wis., June 23.—With rain still falling after an eight-hour deluge, reports say that floods may occur at some points in Wisconsin. The banks of the Memoninee river inear here are reported to be under several feet of water. Several houses are believed to have been washed away. OFFENSIVE FRUITLESS (By United Press) Paris, June 23.—German assaults against French lines has reached the stage of a general counter offensive tiovement with violent fighting, is the official report today. The at- tack is fruitless everywhere. Squibs By Simons From Among The Bemidji Boys ‘Aboard U. S. Man-0-War In ba letter to the Bemidji Pioneer, «Seashore” (Edwin) Simons says, «We are all well and happy and a great many of the boys like the life.” The following notes in ‘his letter with regard to members of the Be- midji naval militia will be of in- terest to a great many: “Pinky” Flatner is evidently not taking to the deep sea language as rapidly as possible. Fact is, “Pinky” spent three hours trying to wind the anchor watch one night after a boatswain had michievously ordered him to. Light occupation—A sailor trying to thread a needle in a right sea. Tarle Rilev has cast off his civ- ilian cognomen ' and now musters in Bemidji's division as “Liberty Mike.” As to our whereabouts or any ac- tivity of men and ships—we are still and only ““in the East.” E. J. Simons, who has been re- stricted from shore liber® for a month, is called ‘“‘Seashore Simons.” Despite the great amount of work which has fallen to the lot of Harry Roscowick, he is still increasing the avoirdupois. “«Jim” Hill borrowed a pair of shoes to go ashore last week and al- most wore them out. Wonder why? But Jim said he sure did trave! some. The mess cook appeared for a fourth ration and loud words like these followed: Stewart, “What do these men do, just swallow it?"” Mess cnok, “No. sir, they inhale it.” Hovey Lord has just completed his seventh tattoo. Jim Hill says, “You’ll think he was a moving pic- ture show when he turns a hand- spring.” Ben Samuelson has vainly tried to prevail on someone to send an ad to the Bemidji Pioneer for a sweetheart. No, Ben isn’t thinking of matri- mony. It’s candy . “Dopie”” Edwards slept ‘“on top- side” last night—that is, he slept till it had rained for an hour. He's been singing “There Shall Be Show- ers Blessing.” - William Laliberte, second class pharmacist’s mate, has been placed on the binacle list, due to some dis- ease of the lungs. We expect to have him with us as good as ever when the good ship weighs anchor. “QOle” (Alvin) Olson naturally is musical, but even that trait’does not signify him in saluting the ship's bandmaster. Ole has not szluted an officer since. While Rem Bell was looking at a marline spike the other day, he stopped work long enough to say, “Say, it must take a big hammer to pound that spike.” Well, Rem is a gun striker so we cannot blame bim. When we read of Robert Louis Stevenson's salty tales about scrap- ing barnacles from some sea-going craft, we no longer gasp with won- der, for that work is already one of our past experiences. Oh. girls, we don’t mean to insinu- ate. but we certainly can appreciate candy or pastry. By request of the whole division, Ben Samuelson says, “write, mostly candy.” Wednesday, June 20, was a day of celebration in the ranks of the ’Bemid_fl hoys, as the increase in navy | pay became effective on that day. | Buring supplies at the ship's can- teen is worse than buying a ticket {to a league baseball game. . At a meeting of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Friday evening the local lodge voted to subscribe for $500 worth of Liberty Loan bonds and also voted a donation of $25 to the Red Cross fund. After deciding economy does not require that people stop eating but to eliminate waste, Laqua, Mitchell and Jahr were instructed to serve lunch following the installation of officers July 6. An important rule adopted by the grand lodge at “the last meeting is that the weekly sick benefits can- not exceed two-thirds of the annual dues. The lodge decided to keep dues of the soldier boys paid during their gservice in the army. Waich Red Cross Mercury Rise k. — Tuesday evening, Birchmont hotel will be the scene of the gayest so- cial event ever witnessed in Bemidji. G. W. Cochran has spared nothing toward making this the gala occa- sion of the season. The participants in the Jefferson Highway sociability run will be pres- ent as guests of the Commercial club. This includes many well known citi- zeéns of both the United States and Canada. . The sumptuous banquet at 6:30 o'clock will be concluded by toasts offered by our guests as well as Jo- cal men. The beautiful parler will then be thrown open and dancing will prevail. All who wish to attend and have not secured tickets may telephone reservations to the secretary of the Commercial club. ANOTHER BOOZE CASE = ool Peter Bell, mixed-blood, was ar- rested and brought from the Red Lake Indian agency this morning for introducing liquor into dry terri- tory. He was brought before United States Commissioner H. A. Simons, waived examination and gave $500 bonds for his appearance at the Fer- | gas Falls term of Federal court Nov- | ember 13. | HOW THE DOLLAR WAS EARNED An interesting feature at the meet- ing of the Ladies’ Aid society of the Methodist church yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. Van Arnam, was held. Each member of the aid was requested to tell how she earned a half dozen sterling silver spoons ways in which the dollar was earned such as baking, ironing, pressing their husband’s suits, etc, and among the most interesting was the one given by Mrs. B. D. Hanscom, wife of Rev. Hanscom, which was as follows: How did I earn my dollar? I may not be fully able to explain, But of one thing I am quite certain, What is my loss will be your gain. Now this dollar which I bring you Has a history beyond a doubt; For to me it is clearly evident It has been very much about. Some few days ago it happened That to the parsonage there came A couple to be married, And the bride, of course, to change her name. And as the custom always is For such a little service rendered, The groom dug down into his jeans And the parson was remembered. So on this occasion mentioned, The usual thing transpired, And a pair of silver dollars left, And the happy newlyweds retired. Many years ago, it was agreed, And this agreement was for life, That all the wedding fees the parson got Should go, of course, to the parson’s wife. But did I earn this dollar? Most certainly I did, For I have washed, ironed, cooked and mended For the parson and his kids. And so with you, my friends, my money I divide, And let it never again be said i That my dollar I had not earned '101' my dollar I had not paid. .| people, sseas |1 W0 BOOTLEGERS ARE HELD; SHERIFF OFF FOR KELLIHER WITH CREDENTIALS 2 BARRELS OF BEER AND I CASE WHISKY TAKEN BY SPIRITS? o When they come, they seem to come fast and furious. Andy John- son and Graham M. Torrance are two of the busiest men in this sec- ‘tion right now. On top of all that's happened the past day and a half comes a call Thomas W. Swinson and C. W.|from Kelliher. Brandborg, the two deputies who were left in Kelliher to keep their eye on some additional “evidence,” and ‘which is being shipped to Be-|Kelliher. “Hello, this you sheriff?" “yes.” “Well, this is Herman Pfund of Two more men have been midji by freight, returned by auto|caught bootlegging and are being at 1 o’clock this morning. In speaking of the spectacular raid on the ‘“clubs” Mr. Brandborg de- clared that the spirits had spirited away some of the “evidence” while enroute from the Midway, club to Kelliher. A rechecking of the pack- ages showed that two barrels of beer and one case of booze took flight in some manner. The haul by these men consisted of 16 barrels of beer and 16 cases of whisky. LEADERS ARE WATCHED TWO BODIES ACTIVE (By United Press) Washington, June 23.—Two Pa- cific coast organizations have launch- ed a campaign, which officials say, would greatly undermine the draft if carried out. Ten thousand are en- rolled on the propoganda. The de- partment 'of justice is watching the leaders.” The American utiion in New York is against conscription and an- other organization at Northfield, Minn,, is also active. They want pro- vision of exemption for conscientious objectioners. SUBMARINE SUNK BY AMERICAN GUNNER (By United Press) New York, June 23.—That an- other submarine has been fired up- on and hit by an American ship was the report of the crew on reaching an Atlantic port. The submarine appeared 600 yards off and launched a torpedo which the ship avoided. The stern gun immediately opened fire and shot away the submarine's periscope. The boat disappeared. YET TIME TO GIVE Monday winds up Red Cross week. It is a certainty that some have not vet contributed. If there are any such, men, women, boys or girls who wish to do their “bit” toward this work they should send it direct to the Red Cross headquarters in the Markham hotel building. It is be- lieved that there are some who still would like to give. DEFENSE COUNCIL TO REORGANIZE SHORTLY ON FOUR MAN BASES (By United Press) Washington, June 23.—The Coun- cil of National Defense is shortly to be reorganized on a four-man basis. This is an official statement. One man will head the war industry com- mittee; second, director will pur- chase dissemination raw materials; third, same for finishing materials, and the fourth is chairman for the|jcan expeditionary general purchasing board. STATEMENT ISSUED BY SOCIALISTS ON PEACE (By United Press) Stockholm, June 23.—Self-styled American socialist delegates to the German-called peace conference have T held here. Better come up.” “I'll be right up this afternoon.” The sheriff left with the proper papers for the arrest of these men, who will be brought to Bemidji some time tonight. It is apparent that the county at- torney and sheriff are not going to let up for one single minute in the prosecution of law breakers in an effort to stop the selling of liquor in this territory. The men are charged with intro- ducing liquor into Indian territory. MILITANTS ARRESTED (By United Press) Washington, June 23.—Escaping the line of police stationed outside the .suffrage headquarters, two mili- tant pickets bore their banner to the White House gates. They were promptly arrested by policewomen. MAY BE IMPEACHED (By United Press) Chicago, June 23.—A meeting of the Judiciary committee of the city couneil to consider impeachment proceedings against Mayor Thomp- son has been called for Thursday. THREE BIG ELEMENTS SHOULD BE BALANCED (By United Press) Paris, June 23.—America is talk- ing too much ahout its air fleet and not paying enough attention to equal- 1y vital infantry and artillery forces, is the openion of a member of Gen- eral Pershing's staff. The three big elements, infantry, artillery and avi- ation, should be in balanced co-or- dination. BEMIDJI NAVAL BOYS SUBSCRIBE $2,000 T0 LIBERTY LOAN FUND In totaling up our Liberty Loan subseriptions we have been remind- ed by Edwin J. Simons, scribe for the Bemidji naval militia on the battleship Kansas that the Pioneer had forgotten to add to the mercury column the *bit” done by the boys aboard the boat. “It is safe to estimate the amount at $2,000,” writes Mr. Simons in his letter to the Pioneer. Let us give three cheers to the boys who are going to fight for Bemidji people. AMERICANS TO 0CCUPY TRENCHES BETWEEN ENGLISH AND FRENCH (By United Press) ~ Washington, June 23.—The Amer- force o6n the French firing line may occupy a po- sition between the British and French sections. The Americans will occupy about four miles of trenches at first. The French mission to Am- erica recommends this position which will be placed to insure independent line communication. CALLED TO SERVICE -4 (By United Press) St. Paul, June 23.—The First jssued a statement of their position | Minnesota field artillery will be call- on peace. It includes the scheme|ed into federal service immediately, for union or federation of all free|according to the war department. Or- nationalities, to rebuild the war- | ders to this effect were received by stricken nations and general disar-|Governor Burnquist today. The Min- mament. Stress is laid on no an-|nesota guard, exclusive of the First nexations and no indemnities. They|infantry, needs 1,800 men to reach favor the return of all unoccupied |war strength. territory. Restoration of Poland on basis to be determined by referen- dum Poles. A referendum will de- termine the future of Alsave and Lorraine's aholition. gotiated by elected delegates of the|Brainerd lineup tomorrow the!the fast Ironton team. government international league of{rigan, another Bemidji not representatives of peace. DR. DIEDRICH T0O BRAINERD Dr. J. W. Diedrich will leave to- Peace to be ne-|night for Brainerd and will be in the against William Ber- boy, will play with the Ironton team.