Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, June 26, 1917, Page 1

VOLUME XV. NO. 156. ' JITNEY FARES ARE | ENGLAND RECRUITS HER CITIZENS ON BROADWAY CHIEF TOPICS OF DISCUSSION AT COUNCIL MEETING To Be Special Order of Business “at the Next Regular Meeting of Council. ROAD WORK ORDERED DONE ON TWENTY-SIXTH STREET| City Engineer Asked to Advise Rail- rcad Company That Elevator Building Should Be Moved. The regulation of fares charged by jitney @rivers came up for general discussion at the council meeting last evening and after some pro and con criticism the matter was de- ferred until the next meeting when it will be taken up as a special or- der of business. The question of appointing a build- ing inspector and sewer inspector entered into the evening's course of business and President Clark sug: .gested that council members give these matters further thought, so that when the times for taking ac- & tion came, all would be better posted , on what steps to take. The M. & 1. Railway company has 18" adviged that it would let the city have all the cinders it has on hand, which will be used as surfacing for the Mill Park hill and other streets in that portion of the city. Alderman Smart called attention to the work on the bridge and sug- Vgeated that the railway company be requested to perform 1ts part of the agreement by taking up one of the .tracks-and cutting off the corner of ‘the Beltrami Elevator & Milling eomplé building so that the street may be’properly filled and graded. The.city engineer was asked to look alfter this matter as well as the mov- ing of the poles near the bridge. A jitney license was granted to -Johnson Larson. Twenty-sixth street was ordered repaired near the Omich addition and street crossing in va- Tious parts of the city looked after by the street commissioner. jail building in the Fifth ward, be- . ing of no further use to the city, was ordered inspected by the build- 1ng committee and will be placed on the market for cash. The old{ BEMIDJI. MINNESOTA. TUESDAY EVENING. JUNE 26, 1917. Photos by American Press Association. Brigadier General White of the British army (on left) has opened a recmu!ng station in a bufldlnz on low- Broadway, New York, for English citizens in America between the ages of eighteen and forty-five. Those enlist- ing are sent to Canada. COAL PRODUCERS ARE BEATING CONSUMERS SAYS C.M.MODERWILL (By United Press) ‘Washington, June 26.—That Am- erican coal producers are beating the consumers of great sums daily under the cover of war conditions, is a statement to the Interstate Com- merce commission by C. M. Moder- will of Chicago. He was until re- cently a coal man and is a member of the coal committee of the Coun- cil of National Defense. PARK IMPROVEMENTS The boulevard on Fifth street be- tween Bemidji and Beltrami avenues and the flower peds in the park are being replanted and improved in general by Elliot, the florist. The boulevard has been filled in and large geranium beds will decorate the street. The other beds in the park and the boulevard have been planted wlth fox-glove. lark-spur, petunias, ver: benas phlox and lobelias. The whole boulevard is fast assuming an at- tractive »npe~~~nce, much to the credit of Mr. Elliot. Active House to House Red Cross Membership Campaign Closes Tonight The Red Cross membership cam- paign will see a slight letup tonight, but you must remember that you can always become a member to this, the greatest organization on the face of the earth. Active house-to-house work may cease for a time, but if you are not yet a member, you should not consider your duty well done until you have become one. We print below an additional list of First ward members and also a number of Third ward contributors to this good work, which list was secured by one of the active work- ers in that ward. First Ward Members. J. J. Conger, Mrs. J. J. Conger, Glenn Conger, Mrs. E. E. Stewart, Mrs. Bennington, Mrs. Belle Brown, . H. E. Rice, Mrs. H. E. Rice, Ruth Rice, Marie Rice, Muriel Rice, Mrs. C. J. Winter, Mrs. John Wilson, Mrs. E. J. Stechlin, B.- W, Lakin, Mrs. B. W. Lakin, Mrs. John F. Burke, Rose Burke, Quincy Brooks, Mrs. Quincy Brooks, Lucy Brooks, Mable Brooks, Jennie Schroeder, Daniel Gracie, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. Wagner, Agnes Wagner. Gene Wag- ner, Lucene McCuaig, Minnie Me- Cuaig, William McCuaig, Donald McCuaig, Margaret McCuaig, Martin C. Longballa, A. E. Anderson, G. W. Summers. Dr. E. A. Shannon, Mrs. E. A. Shannon, W. J. Coleman, Mrs. D. R. Burgess, John Burgess, Mrs. L. F. Johnson, Ralph R. John- son, E. H. Denu, Philip Denu, E. H. French, Leojean French, Norman French, C. L. Isted, J. S. Isted, Min- nie M. Isted, Elwood Isted, Grace Isted, Leslie Isted, Ruth Isted, P. J. Russell. Anna Ruseell, Mrs. A. Gil- more, F. W. Eberlein, Lloyd Tan- ner, E. C. Alton, W. H. Rice, C. M. Hammond. Mrs. L. Caskey, Harry Fennesv. Mrs. Charles D. Fiske, Or- ville Wilsen, A. A. Richardson, J. F. Burke, John Wilson, H. J. Loud, Mrs. Charles W. Seville, J. R. Rvan Jacob Kohler, Rev. George Back- hurst, Mrs. L. B. Wilson. Bertram Wilson. George French, H. W. Bol- ger, Mrs. R. A. Olson, Mrs. J. G. Ryan, Mrs. Frank Pogue. T. J. ‘Welsh, Albert Halverson, 8. Sellers, H. A. Simons, E. R. Getchell, J. T.} Toum¥. A. M. Bagley, G. H. Den- ley, Adolph Christianson, Mrs. J. McGhee, Ora Neely, Alice Neely, Mrs. Courtney, Mrs. Henry Brakke, ! e Paae J I. Achenbach, Rev. Hanscom, Mrs. R. Gilmore, Mrs. E. P. Gould, Min- nie Mark, E. E. McGregor, Mrs. W. N. Bowser Kate Sanders, W. P. Gray, G.*D. Arnold, F. J. Wright, Glenn Schwandt, Hans Nelson, Geo. Crors, Wilhelm Rabe, S. J. Flom, H. J. Carlson, Sherman Tersske, V. M. Owen. 'nhn Swinwon Tollef Bjella, Martin Berge. A’ B. Paye E. J. Wil- lits, Fedman Bjella, S. Scott, Mrs. C. E. Sloringer, George Krealz, Alice L. Witting, Mrs. DerBusenum, Mrs. Frank Beaver, Ray Wilson, Kenneth Wilson, Margaret Wilson, Louise Gilbert, Mrs. E. E. McGregor, Mrs. W. N. Bowser. Mrs.. Nickle. Mrs. Al- bert Halverson, Luella Halverson, William Halverson. Evelyn Getchell, Margaret McGee, Muriel McGee, Lee 1Given, Mrs. A\ M. Bagley, Martha Gilmore, Catherine Gilmore, Eleanor Bowser, Mrs. J. T. Toumy, Theo. E. Virts, Mrs. Theo. Virts, George H. French, Mrs. George N. Wood, R. A. Olson, Elks Lodge, Mrs. George Backhurst, Olive Backhurst, George Backhurst, Jr., Mrs. E’berleln, Hugh Gray, W. J. Hutchins, John Ander- son, Mrs. Charles Eidahl, Nels Wil- let, Frank H. Smith, Mrs. Frank H. Smith, R. W. Leibsle, Oscar Nelson, Earl McMahan, Mrs. Eafl McMahan, Mrs. O. Christianson, Mrs. James Bowe, Mrs. L. F. Johnson, L. F. Johnson, M. J. Brown, Mrs. M. J. Brown, Louise Brown. Catherine Brown. Mrs. Andy MeNabb, Andy | taxes reduced the board will McNabb, Mrs. R. C.. Hayner, J. S. Beatty, Jane Haymer, C. W. Stan- ton, R. A. Hannah. Third Ward Members. By a Lady. T. J. Slough, Mrs. E. F. Judkins, Mrs. John Will, Mrs. H. Carver, Mrs. L. E. Pierce, Mrs. Merry Mow, Mrs. F. J. Andrew, Mrs. J. H. Lewis, Mrs. E. J. Willits, Mrs. Charles Hoyt, Mrs. C. H.Steturch, Wamsley, Mrs. C. E. Hewitt, Mrs. F. Grimm. Miss Augusta Grimm, \rs. Ethel B. Hanson. Mrs. Archie Williams, Mrs. J. C. McGhee, Mrs. William Everts, Conrad LaJambe, Mrs. ven. Miss Esther Tell. Mrs. A. A. Warfield, Herbert War-l field, Mrs. E. J. Letford. Mrs. Simen-| son, May Simenson, Helen Simen- ! son. Mrs. J. B. Ridding, Mrs. George| Berglund, Russel Smith, Myeu|| Pridees, Mrs. 0. Esterby, Mrs. H.|/ Revoir. Mrs. D. Barrette. Mrs. James | C. LaJambe. Miss Myrle Meth-|! | EQUALIZATION BOARD STARTS WORK ON BOOKS OF CITY ASSESSOR The new board of equalization, appointed by the council last evening, met after the regular meeting of the council and adjourned until 8:30 o’clock this morning. The members named by President H. M. Clark were J. P. Lahr, G. D. Backus, J. M. Phil- lippi, Mathew Larson and J. W. Smith. The mayor chairman of the board and J. P. Lahr was chosen secretary. The board today began digglng into the assessor’s books and will serve notice upon :such taxpayers on whose taxes they will recommend an increase above the figures sub- mitted by the assessor. To such taxpayers who wish their ar- range for a hearing and will give all an opportunity to show why such reductions. should be made. The next meeting will be held Friday, June 29, at the city hall. Assessor Archie Ditty has complet- 'ed the canvass and will have all rec- ords ready in a few days. BATTLE IN AIR; GER- MAN PLANE BURNED (By United Press) London, June 26.—Three British naval planes fought 10 German craft in an air battle over Roules, shoot- ing one down in flames and probably | destroying two others. TO FORM NEW CABINET (By United Press) Athens, June 26.—King Alexan- der has announced that he has cho- sen Venizelos to form the new Greek cabinet STEAMER TORO SUNK; FIRM STAND NECESSARY (By United Press) Buenos Ayres, June 26.—The sink- ing by a German submarine of the Argentine steamer Toro is admitted to have brought Argentine close to severance of diplomatic relations. Officials declare that the sinking makes a firm stand necessary. e e e el v 4 BE CANNY Can! Summer investment of time and money, small; win- ter returns in food and health, large. Establish home canning firm, “Father, Mother & Co.”—don’t forget the little “co.’s.” Rubber rings! You'll meed good ones while the jars are still hot. Let empty cans and jars wait for. fruit. Don’t try to make fruit wait long for contaimers. The sooner in the can, the | fresher the taste next winter. Can for home use in glass containers, as tin cans may be scarce. Pickle or brine suitable vege- tables in crocks. The scarcer fresh vegetables are—the more valuable are the canned ones. See that jars, cans and pro- cessing outfits are ready to do business as soon as fruits and vegetables ripen. Jars worth as much as ever | in winter—vegetables worth | more than ever. Home can- | ning pays. | If the grownups think can- ning is a difficult process, the children will show them how. I necessary fertilizer to raise her crops. i and Warehouse commission has or- J| dered all railroads to issue OLDNYMORE CEMETARY ASSOCIATION TO JOIN GREENWOOD ASSO'N ‘Who is going to look after the old Nymore cemetery? Does it belong to the dead or the living? Has the city council anything to say about it? These and more were some of the questions arising from a discussion by the “city fathers’” at the council meeting last evening. Then arose the question of what to do with the remains which were buried near the old Shevlin addi- tion. It was brought out that a grave was being driven over in that vicinity and Alderman Smith was chosen to look after the removal of the remains to the old Nymore ceme- tery. No. concluston was reached as to who the present Nymore Cemetery association was, and the matter was referred to Tom Smart, who is a member of the Greenwood Cemetery association, and who will bring the matter of amalagamation up at the next regular meeting of that body. GERMANY CANNOT RAISE CROPS: PEACE IN YEAR (By" United Press) Minneapolis, June 26.—Ex-Gover- nor John Lind sees peace in one year. He says' Germany ocannot get the FRENCH ARE GAINING (By United Press) Paris, June 26.—Suddenly assum- ing the offensive over the wire front northwest of Hurte Bise, the French have captured the front line of the ferman trenches. This is an offi- cial report. GUARANTEES SUSPENDED MEANS MARTIAL LAW (By United Press) Madrid. Junne 26.—The suspension of constitutfondal guarantees, as an- nounced by the cabinet. means prac- tically the establishment of martial law. Widespread political intrigue is given as the reason for the cab- inet's action. KIDS AND KIDDIES TO SEE CHARLIE CHAPLIN AT GRAND The boys'and girls of Bemidji un- der the age of 15 will be guests of Manager Harding at the Grand next Friday evening. Charlle Chaplin will appear in “The Cure” on. this night and will do'stunts he h‘;s never done before. BRYAN ENDORSES BILL (By United Press) Frankfort, Ky., June 26.—William J. Bryan has emphatically endorsed the Lever food control bill and the prohibition clause. He hopes that the senate will act similarly. DRY FIGHT INTENSE (By United Press) Washington, June 26.—The pro- hibition fight in the Senate is en- dangering the whole legislative pro- gram. The sweeping dry amendment in the housé has resulted in confu- sion which is blocking the Lever bill. INTERCHANGEABLE MILEAGE (By United Press) St. Paul. June 26.--The Railroad inter- changeable mileage bocks after Au- gust. LABOR REORGANIZED Washington, June 26.-—One recog- niged representative of lahor will be on each district exemption board, ac- cording to a report todav. THR M 45 CENTS PER MONTH [DJIMEN NAMED ON COUNTY EXEMPTION BOARD BY ADJ. GEN. W0OD BEMIDJI'S CHANCE T0 LAND TRAINING CAMP ISNOW MORE HOPEFUL Bemidji still has a chance to land the cantonment training camp, ac- cording to J. J. Opsahl. The matter, it is understood, will come up for final decision in Washington on Thursday and Bemidji's advantages have again been telegraphed to ‘Washington. Mr. Opsahl today kept the wires hot with messages depicting the many advantages of the site offered near Bemidji over those considered at Des Moines and Fort Snelling. Bemidji offers ideal climatic con- ditions, well drained and sanitary grounds, fresh, pure, healthy spring water and plenty of it, perfect rail- way transportation facilities and above all a DRY section, where sol- diers will not be tempted with the booze trading business. Secretary of War Baker and Con- gressman Harold Knutson are among those who received messages from Bemidji. MEETING POSTPONED On account of the formal open- ing of the Birchmont Beach hotel this evening, the meeting of the board of education has been post- pponed until tomorrow evening in order to give members of the board an opportunity to attend. BOOTLEGGER FINED The case of John Knutson, charged with selling liquor on the street, was heard before Municipal Judge Gibbons yesterday afternoon and a fine of $18 was imposed. WILSON GIVEN T0OO MUCH; POWER, BREWERS STATE (By United Press) St. Louls, June 26.—Brewers here say that congress is seeking to give President Wilson more autocratic powers than the exczar of Russia had. They believe the food bill will be declared unconstitutional because it does not provide compensation for the industries it would wreck. CAPT. MOSHER ARRESTED (By United Press) Houston, Tex., June 26.—Ralph Mosher, captain of a steamer plying the Gulf ports, was arrested today by Federal authorities charged with conspiracy to sink his ship in the Houston ship canal with a view to blocking traffic. FOOD BILL AMENDED; NECESSITIES INCLUDED (By United Press) ‘Washington, June 26.—The Sen- ate agriculture sub-committee has voted to include in the food control bill the regulation of coal, steel, oil, farm implements and other necessi- ties. The senate has also amended the bill to exclude from the control of the food administration matters of consumption. What people shall agree further is to release farmers from all regulations under the bill. 'and games of various kinds. (By United Press) St. Paul, June 26.—Andrew John- son, sheriff, Dr. E. W. Johnson, sur- geon, and H. A. Simons, United States court commission, have been named the Beltrami exemption board by Adjutant General Wood today. A notice has been sent to 3,720 of such appointments in the state of Minnesota. Acceptance must be made to Governor Burnquist within 48 hours. The duty of this body has not been definitely stated, but specific instruc- tions may be received within the next twenty-four hours. It is, how- ever, understood that this board is to pass upon the exemptions made by registered conscriptors. FISHER ACCEPTS POSITION WITH SARGENT INVESTMENT CO. R. E. Flsher, who resigned his po- stion as joint ticket agent for the M. & I. and Soo Line railways some time ago, has accepted a position with the Sargent Investment com- pany of New York, the largest bank- ers’ investment company in the United States, according to Mr. Fisher. THIEF RIVER FALLS TO CELEBRATE JULY FOURTH Thief River Falls is sending out invitations, some of which have reached Bemidji, asking that, we come to spend the Fourth of July with them. They are going to put on a patriotic parade, street sports A base- ball game is scheduled at the fair grounds during the afternoon. VICTORY PREDICTED BY RO0T IN I9I8 ol (By United Press) Petrograd, June 26.—If every al- lied government and its people turn to the business of war, victory will come by 1918, was the prediction to- day by Elihu Root, chairman of the American commission now in Rus- sia, who is now at Moscow. He says Americans will accept all interpre~ tations without annexation and without contribution, but will de- mand the re-establishment of Bel. gium and Serbia. — + BECKS VISIT BEMIDJI " Mr. and Mrs. John P. Beck, daugh- ter, Nina, and son, Louis, of Shotley who have bheen the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Larson for the past couple of days, returned to their home today. They are making the trip by automobile. They found the roads from Shotley to Bemidji in ex- cellent condition. Mr. Beck reports that George Kinney of this city and a number of others have started a 1,000-acre farm near Shotley. The work of breaking, clearing and planting has been commenced. A large acreage of potatoes has been planted. APPLY FOR FINAL PROOFS Six homesteaders yesterday and today made application for final proofs on their claims to Clerk of Court Fred W. Rhoda. Those who made application are Joseph F. Slez, Gustao Alois Eljas, Wenzel Elias, Mikkal Samuelsen, Esten Roe and Martin Bjorinson. All the claims were for 160-acre tracts of land. b ] Formal O enmgof Birch- mont Tomght Stage All Set For Entertainment o SUSPENDS COUNTY SUPT.; POLITICS RESPONSIBLE (By United Press) St. Paul, June 26.—Governor Burnquist has temporarily suspended Victor Knutson, superintendent of the Todd county schools, pending an |- investigation of charges of malfeas- ance against him preferred by the county commissioners. says political opposition sible. Knutson | is respon- All stages are set for the big re- ception tonight at Birchmont Beach Hotel, the parking of the cars to re- ceive the Jefferson Highway guests and the formal opening of Bemidji’s splendid summer resort. There will be variety galore at the doings tonight. For those who love good music, for those who love good singing, for those who like to dance and for those that like good things to eat, there will be nothing lacking. Chief Ripple will assist in park- ing the cars along the streets this afternoon so that the visitors may be rovally welcomed. Three hundred cars should line the business section so that the guests will be properly impressed.