Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, July 7, 1917, Page 1

B NOT YESTERDAY’S “VOLUME XV. NO. BEMIDJI. MINNESOTA, SATURDAY EVERING. JULY 7. 1917. - GERMAN AGENTS TO BE SENT - WARNS TEUTONS OF MORAL EFFECT "ON MILITARY BY - AMERICANTROOPS “Berlin Expert Doesn’t Think the United States Forces Will Show German Spirit. = --- ASSERTS NOT LIKE GERMANS NOR FRANCE'’S FIELD BATTLERS ‘Says Americans Reply Upon Num- bers and Brute Force Similiar to the British. Copenhagen, July 7.—Capt. von ‘Salzmann, military critic of the Vos- siche “Zeitung of Berlin, devotes a ‘two column @rticle to the military influence of America on the war, ‘in which he says it will be neces- .8ary to reckon if the struggle lasts "until 1918. He states that first and ‘foremost the powerful influence of American intervention on Germany’s -opponents and on neutrals is already evident and that the effects must not - 'be underestimated. U. 8. Larks s Captain von Sglzmann nscseuras his readers that in regard to quality the American soldiers will not attain the -standards of brilliance characteriz- ‘ing the French and German armics or their talent in leadership, finasse ‘in execution and of quickness of de- cision, but that America’s military contribution like Great Britain’s will find expression in numbers and mech- anical application of brute force. “America’s numbers,” he writes, “are counted upon by the Allies in respect of men, artillery and partic- -ularly aviation. Incorpnrnfed in di- visional units ““with y British .- and- mann expects the American forces to behe says they will be worthy opponents. s to_ Force P U-Ront Nevertheless, the Americuns will not affect the result on the western “front, he writes in conclusion, be- cause Field Marshall von Hinden- burg says the submarine will force a decision before they become a de- cisive factor. OFFICER FROST WITNESS Patrolman Frank Frost left for International Falls this. morning where he will appear as a witness in the Traus robbery case. - BATHERS ARE FLOCKING T0 LAKE BEMIDJI Lake Bemidji is fast becoming one huge bathing tank, and bathers are rapidly taking advantage of the fine conditions. Last ecening the shores were lined with bathers and business at “the point” is reported as picking up. The shores are being cleaned along Lake Boulevard and bathing spots will be numerous right in the city. CALLED TO SERVICE Alf Peterson of Spruce Grove, who enlisted about a month ago, re- ceived his call this week and_ left for Rhode Island. ‘Huge I.W.W_Plot Alleged To Destroy Growing Crop; Governmen Sioux Falls, S. D., July 7.—Reg- ular army officers in South Dakota claim to have reliable information; that Industrial Workers of the World leaders in the state are in posses- sion of maps of the principal agri- cultural districts of the state and have men stationed throughout the state who will make simultaneous attempts th burn this season’s crops, it was made known here. Federal officers\have been ap- praised of the plot and every effort| will be made to apprehend those connected with it, it was said. The revelations were made public as a warning to the state to guard against the activities of the plot- ters. At the office of the United States district attorney here it was stated “French -troops as Captnin von Salz-|’ | crops by stating that the disclosures| 'ARIZONA GOVERNOR MILLIONS OF WAR SUFFERERS LOOK TO THEM = Photo copyright by Harris & Ewing. LOCAL 0DD FELLOWS TO TENSTRIKE TONIGHT Twenty-five members of the local lodge of the Independent Order of 0dd Fellows will leave tonight by au- tomobile for Tenstrike where they will attend the Tenstrike lodge. The members comprise two degree teams and will confer the first and second degrees upon a class of candidates in that city. Among ‘the: members going are G. W. Harnwell, "Archie Ditty, Dr. A. V. Garlock, Daniel Gracie, R. L. Given.-E..H. Denu,.Dr.. A. E. Shan. non, J. C. Cobb, Theodore Vi Y‘Cutter. R. Hannah, La son; A. Worth, E. J. Willits, George W. Rhea, J. C. McGhee, C. J. Lar- son, W. E. Dean, L. Larson, E. R. Jahr and Robert Mitchell. GERMAN AIRPLANE FLEET RAIDS LONDON (By United Press) London, July 7.—A fleet of 20 enemy -airplanes raided London last jnight, it was announced today. MILITARY GOVERNORS ARE ALL AGAINST MONARCHY San Francisco, July 7.—Protests against the restoration of the Man- chu dynasty have been sent to Pek- ing by military governors of every province in China, according to ca- ble advices received here. BLONDO'S CASE GOES OVER FOR TWO WEEKS The case of Joe Blondo, charged with having liquor in his possession, which was to have been tried today before U. S. Commissioner H. A. Si-; mons, was continued for two weeks. KING VISITS BEMIDJI J. E. Boobar, the ‘“chicken king" of Nary, was in the city yesterday on business. t Takes Action that the warning could not be made too soon. Government officials are reticent in discussing the plot of fhe Indus- trial Workers of the World to para- Iyze the state by a concerted at- tempt to burn the ripened crops. However, it was stated the gogvern- ment was investigating the plot and that when definite evidence could be obtained, arrests will he made. One official gave additional cred-| ence to the announcement made by! army officers that a state-wide move | was afoot to destroy the growing‘ should be given wide publicity in| order that the plans of the plotters; might be frustrated. With maps of| the principal crop districts in pos- session of I. W. W. leaders connected with the plot, it is asserted by army officers, men have been posted at Officers and war council of the American Red Cross who direct fi- The distribution of $100,000,000 and over lies with them. They are, left to vison, chairman; Grayson P. Murphy, President Wilson, president of the Edward N. Hurley, former President Taft and Bliot Wadsworth. GERMANS GIVE UP | COUNTER ATTACKS / SOUTH OF LOAN (By United Press) | Paris, July 7.—The Germans'are apparently convinced of the hppe- lessness of counter attacks south of Loan. Fighting there has ceksed and the artillery started at apo.her point. 4 o4 CORN-KNEE-HIGH- ON - JULY 4 IN BELTRAM Charles Bloomquist of Sugar Bush township reports knee high corn July Fourth. This is an exceptional crop for so early in the year for Northern Minnesota. Mr. Bloom- quist states that he has had no frost and that he works the soil two and three times a week. CHAPTER RECEIVES FUND The Y’s club of the Preshyterian church has turned over to the Red Cross its portion of the receipts from “The Spinsters’ Convention,” $19.62. ELK'S CARNIVAL OPENS MONDAY FOR WEEK Monday is the opening of the ear- nival under 'the auspices of the Elks, the Dickerson Combined shows being the offering and the attraction will be in Bemidji for the entire week. High class shows and features are promised in plenty and all the latest attractions in the carnival line will be in operation. The shows will be located conveniently in the business district and the Elks will leave nothing undone to make the week one of unalloyed pleasure for all. HORRORS! BEER IN SMALLER GLASSES, SAY ST. PAUL SALOONISTS (By United Press) St. Paul, July 7.—Saloonkeepers here are considering substituting 12- ounce beer glasses for the 14 and 16-ounce glasses. TO STOP LEAKS (By United Press) . Washington, July 7.—An interna- tional news -censoring organization for France and the United States is being considered by the government to prevent leaks. BUYS BEMIDJI BOAT George E. Scott of Hibbing was in the city yesterday making ar- rangements to ship the Pine Cone, the Bemidji hoat he bought a few weeks ago, to Ball Club. CALLS FOR TROOPS (By United Press) Jerome, Ariz., July 7.—The gov- vantage points throughout the state to fire the fields. Officials urged all farmers to be on watch for any out- breaks. ernor today appealed for troops at the Globe and Bisbee mines as 250 I. W. W. are out in respomse to a call to strike. atest war relief ever known In history. ight: Robert W. De Forest, Henry P. Da. merican Red Cross; Charles D. Norton; DRAFT DRAWINGS TO GO INTO MILLIONS Washington, July 7.—As there will be exemptions among the men to be drafted for the new United States army before the first incre- ment of 626,000 men actually can be aasembled( necessarily more than, that number of names will be draft- ed on the first operation. It is probable that as many as 1,- 000,000 or 2,000,000 names might be dgawn, and from them exemptions will be made. Then the first army of 625,000 men will be formed. Other ainder,-until-it-is decided to raive another increment. l“PERISCOPE” IS PROVED OYSTER BED STAKE (By United Press) Washington, July 7.—The sub- marime periscope, reported to have been seen off Hampton Roads and which caused the navy department to start a sweeping investigation, turned out to be an oyster bed stake covered with barnacles. The navy department, however, welcomes ev- ery such ‘“tip.” BROSF. NENTRG CAMRLING 18 ALLOWED TN HIS BUSINESS Arthur Brose, whose hearing comes up Monday on a charge of con- | ducting a gambhling house, denies that he is maintainipg a gambling house and never did. He attributes his arrest was caused by personal matters. CAPT. PARRISH TAKES OVER LAKE SERVICE Captain Parrish has acquired full control of the new lake boats Chief Bemidji and the Birchmont and will hereafter be in personal charge. One or the other of the boats will be in regular running service and durlng next week when the carnival here will make extra trips, one at 12 and the other at 1:30 o’clock, and another at 6:30 and 7:30 in the evening, making evéry dock on the lake. All business in relation to the boats and their service will be at- tended to promptly. 49 SOCIALISTS ARE ARRESTED AFTER THEY DENOUNCE THE DRAFT (By United Press) Philadelphia, July 8.—The police today arrested 49 Socialists after they had denounced the draft. NEWS, BUT TODAY’'S NEWS TODAY--BY THE GREAT UNITED PRESS 'THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONE IEVERY OFFICIALTO BE CLEANED OUT OF AMERICA, HIGH U. NEW LAW REQUIRES - REGULAR BALLOT AND FILING OF NAMES Some confusion is caused over the state by’ the new law requiring all candidates for school offices to file. Under this law a regular printed ballot 18 to be provided even for rural districts. Filings are to be made with the clerk, not more than 30 or less than 12 days before the school election, and may be made by the candidate himself or by five voters in his behalf. There i8 no filing fees. The clerk is to prepare the ballots for the election. Efforts are being made through the newspapers to acquaint all school districts with the new rule. TENNIS COURTS. ARE READY FOR SEASON (‘ontrnctors have completed work on.the .tennis courts .and.- N. .E. chairman of the grounds committee, stated today that mem- bers could play on all three courts Sunday. The finishing touches were put on this afternoon and tapes laid. Cards for 1917 membership are being issued by the secretary to all who have paid their dues for the year. It is urged by the officers that all old members pay up at once so that new members may be added where vacancies occur. HAIG STRIKES AGAIN, ~ FOR SLIGHT ADVANCE (BY United Press) London, July 7.—General Haig has struck east of Wytschaete, ad- vancing the British line slightly. OFFICIALS WILL BE A! TO QUIT AFTER NEGEO RIOT East St. Louis, Ill,, July 7.—The resignation of Chief of Police Payne of East St. Louis and of Cornelius Hickey, night chief of police, will be demanded by Mayor Mollman by a citizen’s committee, it was announced today. SOLWAY SERVICES Rev. Osmond Johnson, pastor of the First Scandinavian Lutheran church, will hold services in Solway tomorrow afternoon. T0 PRESERVE PEACE AT PEACE CONFERENCE (By United Press) Chicago, July 7.—Uninvited secret service men are attending the sec- ond “American Conference for Peace’’ being held here to discusy terms of peace. The presence of the detectives is due to the fact that a big riot broke loose at the first meeting and several received club- bed heads. SAYS S, SOURCE (By United Press) Washington, July 7.—All German diplomatic agents in the United States are to be cleaned out of the country .including von Bernstorff's assistants, who remained behind. They will leave shortly for Berlin, a high United States official asserted today. Others, including German consuls at ueverll polntu. will follow. Potrogra'g Ju y 7. —Rus'sfi 's wrath against the Germans is rising daily. A mob compelled the engineer of a train to run over an alleged spy who had attempted to burn a mill. SENATE BY 52 TO 84 VOTE REJECTS ANTI-BEER MOVE ‘Washington, July 7.—In what was regarded as the first real test of strength between Senate wets and drys, the Senate rejected, 52 to 34, a food bill amendment by ‘Senator Myers to prohibit manufacture of beer and vinous beverages along with distilled liquors. Upon consideration the Senate voted 45 to 40 to retain the provi- sions of - the Cummins amendment prohibiting imports of distilled bev- erages and.alsp prohibiting with- drawal of distilled splrlts in bond for beverage use. FIRST “WAR BABY” BORN IN BEMIDJI IS DAUGHTER A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. George Burton here July 3. Mr. and Mrs. Burton’s home is in Breckenridge, S. D. Mr. Burton be- longs to the national guard and is in training in South Dakom. -h E SSES ; A daug] At§r boPrAn to VIIQNand Mrs. P. E. Waller at Carlton, Minn., for- merly of Bemidji, _veslerdny morn- ing, died soon after birth. Mr. Wal- ler was formerly pharmacist at Net- zer‘s drug store. T0 OPEN LINKS W. G. McCree and wife of St. Paul are in the city today and tomorrow, as guests at the Birchmont Beach summer hotel. Mr. McCree is pub- licity man for the Northern Pacific railway, and is an expert on golf. He will formally open the links at Birchmont while here. Mr. and Mrs, J. A. McCree of Chicago accompanied them here. SOCIALISTS JAILED; TREASON IS ALLEGED Philadelphia, July 7.—Thirteen young men and women Socialists ar- rested here for distributing alleged treasonable literature are held in jail under bail ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 for trial. Tow of the six women were charged with inciting to riot. All were rounded up by the police as they were handing out pamphlets attacking the government and the army draft and urging citizens to write their congressmen to support a move to have the selective draft act repealed. The leaflets say the act is “obsolete and unconstitutional and gives the government the power of life and death over the people of thjis country.” (. N. Official Gives Practical Lesson In Alfalfa Growing NEGROES ARREST ORATOR “Three years ago I scattered some Chicago, July 7.—Isaac Davison,!alfaifa seed along Minnesota avenue negro, is in the custody of the police | hetween the 'Great Northern depot todaf and will be turned over to fed- eral authorities for investigation, fol- lowing his arrest by two members of the Eighth infantry Illinois Na- tional guard, a colored regiment. Da- vison was making a speech on the street and is alleged to have made remarks derogatory to the govern- ment. SEND HIM TO PERSHING Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Harrer, Eighth street and Park av- enue, this morning, a son. and the Given Hardware company warehouse,” said J. H. Griffin of the Great Northern railroad, while in the city Friday, “and today see what I have.” He then displayed a handful of alfalfa two feet long and all blos- somed out which he cut from the strip along the walk where the seed had been sown three years ago. “I'1l tell you,” continued Mr. Grif- fin, “this country will grow any- thing that stock will eat. A farmer told me this morning that’ he was selling some of his cows because of hay shortage and I asked him why he didn’'t raise alfalfa. ‘It won’t grow here,” he replied. “I then took him to where I cut the handful of alfalfa near the Great Northern depot and there stood lots more just like I had cut. If it will grow on this hard, red sand why won't it grow on your farm where you prepare soil especially for it? I inquired. He had no answer.” Mr. Griffin “makes” practically all the territory in Minnesota and the Dakotas and says that Northern Minnesota has never failed in pro- ducing what was expected of it.