Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, August 4, 1917, Page 1

1+ THE BEMIDJI DATLY P1OMNE T BEMIDJ1. MINNESOTA, SATURDAY EVENING. AUGUST 4. 1917 “IDLE" RICH CAN NO LONGER BE CLASSED AS“IDLE” SHIP YARDS™-#% i, NOT YESTERDAY’S NEWS, BUTTODAY'S NEWS TODAY--BY THE GREAT UNITED PRESS VOLUME XV, NO. 179. CLARKSON SPEAKS TO BUSINESS MEN ON ADVANTAGES- OF KEEPING ROUTE «General Manager of Jeflemn Elgh- way Tells of Value of Good Automobile Roads. JEFFERSON HIGHWAY ATTRACTS NATION-WIDE ATTENTION Bemidji Will Secure Publicity in Magazine; Plan Outlined for Its Publication. J. D. Clarkson of Des Moines, Ia., general manager of the Jefferson Highway, addressed a meeting . of business men at tlie Commercial club rooms Friday afternoon and as:a re- sult Bemidji’s story will probably occupy two pages each month in: the Jefterson Highway magazine for the next three years. In his address, Mr. Clarkson point- ed-out the advantages of being on the Jefferson highway and of keeping the .route as it is now’laid out. “When railroads were built they established towns from six to ten miles apart,” said Mr. Clarkson. “Some of these towns grew and pros- pered, while others remained or dis- gppeared altogether. The automobile roads such as the Jefferson High- way and the Lincoln nghway and others will cut a larger figure in the development of the country than any- thing ever attempted since the rail- roads were built. hwav Big Factor. “‘Thenflgct that azcxty is on the Jefferson Highway is going to mean much to that eity. It will mean more each year. The highway will draw settlers to it along the route, the same as do the railroads. Not because I am manager of your high- way, but because it’s a faet, do I say that the Jefferson highway is as well, if not better, known through- out the United States as the Lincoln “1 reieive letters.by the hundreds from far -east and west asking how auto parties may get to the Jeffer- son hlghway from their respective cities.” Known All Over. Mr. Clarkson then produced a bunch of letters he received when he reached Bemidji yesterday morn- ing. Some of these he read. Some were from New Jersey and some from California and some from Texas. He declared that the advertising giv- en by the newspapers and magazines did the business. Bemidii to Bocst. The plan now is to pubhsh a maga- zine monthly which is to containj news and advertising from commu- nities along the Jefferson Highway and be circulated on selected lists. Bemidji will be represented in this publication and Mr. Clarkson expectsl to return in about two weeks to close all details in connection with this contract. ‘All cities visited thus far by Mr. Clarkson. have taken space. RMER BAUDETTE MAN ¥ WAR VICTIM. IS REPORT Baudette, Minn., Aug. 4.—Fred Smithson, formerly of this place, was killed in France, according to a mes- sage received here Monday. He join- ed the Canadian army some time ago and is well known in this vicinity. EIGHT BELIEVED LOST (By United Press) Washington, Aug. 4.—Five of the armed guards of the American oil tanker Motano, recently torpedqed, have been saved. Eight are miss-j ing and are regarded as lost, the; state department advises today. PROBING GERVMAN PREACHERS (By United Press) Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Aug. 4.—A! score of German preachers are un- ' der investigation by the grand jury. ! TROOPS IF NECESSARY (By United Press) Washington, Aug. 4.—The gov- ernment is ready to use troops 11\ necessary to quell anti-draft riots f necessary. Sheriff’s Force of 150 <0 Men March To Quell Draft Riots :by Gevernor Williams at 2 o'clock | W. W. ordered today. (By United Press) Wewoka, Okla., Aug. 4.—An arm- ed force of 150 men under the sher- iff is marching to icin other forzes to put down the anti-draft rioters in southeastern Oklahoma. Atmeals fi or Helv ity Okia Appeals for auwt'flxr‘e in mob of alleged draf: r ters fnrm- ed in Seminole county were received s it didn't-1ast fong ‘enough-to-suit th Photo by American Press Association. The beaches this summer will contain few of the class known as the “idle" *rich. Many of these women of wealth have earnestly taken up Red Cross work at the call of their country. Here are society women of Long Branch and Deal Beach, N. J., making pajamas for the wounded soldiera. E|em|'|csmrm Publlsher Attacks War Visits Bemidji At Early Hour Bemidji was visited by the heavi- est storm this season at an early hour this morning, rain falling heav- ily to the accompaniment of thunder and lightning. While it lasted the heavenly bombardment was terrific but with the approach of dawn it supsided and ceased altogether by the time people were astir for the day. ‘The rain was a regular soaker bu New York, Aug. 3.—Hopewell L. Rogers of Chicago, president of the American Newspaper Publishers’ as- tauqua this afternoon on “Problems here criticizing Congress for the “haphazard” manner in which it has undertaken to finance America’s part in the war. He declared that the business which is getting a spe- cial benefit from the war should pay the greater portion of the taxes. Favors Profits Tax. i Mr, Rogers advocated the form thxation suggested by THE“Cham of Commerce of the United States, “which would remove the necessity of taxation on any special industry and at the same time would place the burden on many businesses mak- HUNGARY CALLS OUT GRAY HEADS, SAYS BUDAPEST DISPATCH (By United Press) Zurich, Aug. 4.—AIll Hungarian members of the landsturm, under 52 ACTUAL DEPENDENCY OF WIVES NECESSARY [zt sttt 257 FOR DR AF‘I‘ EXEMPTIOQN | Budapest dispaten today. ) CHEDI W. W. ONCE WORKED IN @ GRAND FORKS people in this vicinity as the ground was dry as a bone. However, its value is inestimable and welcome to a parched community.. The lightning did no serious dam- age in Bemidji, but wandered into the electric light company’s plant, caueing the cutting off of the cur- rent. No damage resulted, however. The telephone system suffered not the slightest inconvenience and Be- midji emerged this morning with nothing unfisual having happened. Washington, Aug. 4.--Local boards have been formally instructed by Provest Marshal General Crowder Grand Forks, N. D., Aug. 4.— that they may well hold that mar-'Frank Little, I. W. W,, who was riage recently consummated, espec- lynched in Butte, Mont.,, Wednesday, ially by a registrant after he has formerly was employed in this city. been called for examination, does not|{He was employed by Sheriff Art Tur- create a status of dependency justi-|ner before he became a county offi- fying immunity from conscription. cial. At that time Mr. Turner was “The selective service law,” reads|a contractor and, he declared, Little the instructions, ‘“‘does not require|gave him more thouble than any discharges in all cases of technical|other man. discharges where in view of depend- MILITARY TRIALS FOR OPPONENTS OF DRAFT ency a discharge is advisable. (By Umted Press) “It is to bhe expected that local boards will exercise this full discre- tion in cases where they are con- vinced that unscrupulous persons have violated the principles of the selective service law in hope of es- caping a duty. Washington, Aug. 4.—Charges of destruction and military court trials face the men in Oklahoma, Georgia and other states who forcibly opposed the draft. The government intends to act promptly and forcibly, accord- ing to the official direction of the GAS BLAST ENTOMBS MANY NEGRO MINERS operation of the selective service (By United Press) Clay, Ky., Aug. 4.—Following a gas explosion in a mine here today, it is reported many miners are en- tombed. They are mostly negroes. One report gives the number at 200 entombed. Thirty have been res- ‘cued, all badly burned, and three may die. GEORGE SEES VICTORY (By United Press) London, Aug. 4.—Premier George sees victory for the entente, he de- clared today. LYNCHED AGITATOR BURIED IN THE WEST (By United Press) Butte, Mont., Aug. 4.—‘“Bury Frank Little on the fighting ground,” President “Bill” Haywood of the I All organized labor is invited to participate in the burial ceremonies. NEW SCHOOL BOARD MEETS vesterday afternoon from county of- ficials at Wewoka. The governor's perscnal representative, who investi- gated conditions recommended for- {matic of a civilian company of TONIGHT AT HIGH SCHOOL 1 fty men familiar with the _— | heavily timbered section in There will be a meeting of the the band is operating. Thelschool hoard at the hLigh school at he recommended, should be|7:30 o'clock tonight. The new h instructed to|board will organize and reports will be heard from the retiring officers. armed and ncot to kill.” x On Papers; Sees Pumshment Of Business ing special profits due to war condi- tions.” Congress, Mr. Rogers said, seems unwilling to consider this method, but apparently is endeavoring to tax in a hand-to-mouth fashion, by put- ting a special fixed tax on munitions and other businesses, in addition to taxes on profits, making more or less of a muddle of the whole mat- ter. Punishes Papers, He Says. He asserted that this muddled con- dition applies more particularly to the newspaper business than any other ‘‘because,” he declared, ‘“the haphazard method seems to he an endeavor to punish the newspapers, or the public through them, with several specia! discriminatory taxes, in spite of otherwise unfavorable conditions.” MILL ARCHITECT HERE LOOKING OVER SITE OF BURNED PLANT F. W. Horskotte, supervising ar- chitect for the Crookston Lumber company, arrived in the city this morning to look over the grounds of the old’ plant No. 1 and consider the building of a new mill. As yet nothing definite has heen decided, but perhaps a decision will be reached by night. ROOT COMMISSION BACK FROM RUSSIA (By United Press) A Pacific port, Aug. 4.—*“All class- es of Russian people favorably re- ceived the Root commission,” Chair- man Elihu Root said upon his ar- rival here today. The findings will not be made known until the com- mission reports to President Wilson. The commission was sent to Russia to ascertain what was required to straighten out the affairs of that country since the revolution. . Cause of Unrest. A Pacific port, Aug. 4.—“Most of the trouble in Russia is caused by Russian-Americans returning to Rus- sia since the revelut J said Charles Edward Rn Socialist leader and a member of the Root commission, upon his arrival here to- day. Te also said Russia was flood- ed with German money. GOMPER'S STAND IS PRAISED BY BRITISH London, Aug. 4.—The cable mes- sage from Samuel Gompers, head of the American Federation of Labor, to M. Jouhaux of the General Fed- eration of Labor and W. A. Apple- ton of the General Federation of | Trade Unions, refusing to partici- {pate in the International Socialist | conference, is welcomed by the Post. !In an editorial the Post describes | Mr. Gompers' message as admirable |in sense and delivered with admir- {able emphasis, adding: *“Once for ttimely lead. * * * While our inisters haven't the couraze to act on their convicitions, Gompers has {* * * Assuredly an international | conference without America would |he too feeble to justify any .urther criging to Ramsey MacDonald and his confederates.” REQUISITIONED BY U.S.TODAY; SPEED« IN BUILDING, Al All Ships of 2,500 Tons Dead Weight Taken Over; Owners Will Be Paid. 650 VESSELS AFFECTED BY ORDER OF GOVERNMENT Yards Will Remain Under Present Management But Directed By the Government. (By United Press) Washington, Aug. 4.—The ship- ping board teday telegraphed orders to cover a score of the country’s larg- est shipyards, requisitioning all ships of 2,600 dead weight tonnage or over now building. The management of the yards will for the present be in the hands of the owners but under government direction. Six hundred and fifty ships will be affected. The owners will receive compensation for work already done. The government will expedite the construction to make room for more emergency vessels to overcome sub- marine losses. Speed is the aim and overtime and extra ships will be in order. HUGE PIKE LANDED BY 12-YEAR-OLD BOY Bertram Wilson, the 12-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Wilson, landed a 12%%-pound pike while fish- ing in Turtle Lake Wednesday. In the boat with the lad was his cousin, Dorothy, and his mother and aunt, Mesdames L. B. and E. Y. Wilson. After landing the monster in the boat it was necessary for the women to sit on Mr, Fish to keep him from flopping back into~ the water. ' The pike was 36 inches long and is a record catch. REPUBIJCAN LEADER ILL: LEAVES WASHINGTON Washington, Aug. J.—Republican Leader Mann, who has been indis- posed for several days, nas left his his of- Washington on the advice of physician. Information as to destination was refused at his fice. STREET RAILWAY MEN - STRIKE; BUTTE MINES UNABLE TO OPEN (By United Press) Butte, Mont., Aug. 4.—Street rail- way men have struck and the mines are unable to open. GEORGE SAYS ENGLAND SAVED MONROE DOCTRINE DIGNITY (By United Press) London, Aug. 4.—*If England had not gone into the war with her whole strength, the Monroe doctrine would have been treated as a scrap of paper by Germany,” declared Pre- mier Lloyd George in a speech to- day. S.P.STRIKE AVERTED; LEFT TO MEDIATION (By United Press) Washington, Aug. 4.—A strike of the railroad brotherhoods on the Southern Pacific, set for 6 o’clock to- night, has heen averted. Both sides will ask the hoard of mediation to settle the disputed points. BRITISH PRESS ON (By United Press) London, Aug. 4.—Despite the heavy rains the British have moved for- ward over muck and slime in Flan- ders to a new position, General Haig reports today. it was delivered to Belgrade, Secretary Zimmerman admitted this I the European war. himself when pressed very closely as| to Germany's foreknowledge of the|to give the fullest evidence in case action of her ally which precipitated | SONG: ‘CYCLONE' THIS AFTERNOON Male Singers of Dreamy Isle All Registered in California and Awaiting Draft Call. TEXAS STATESMAN FOUNDER OF OLD FARMERS’ ALLIANCE University Players Appear Tonight; Cathedral Choir Sunday; Monday’s Program. Beautiful Hawaii was praised in song by her swarthy children last evening at the chautauqua entertain- ment, when the Hawaiian quintette gave a delightful concert. The num- bers were many and varied and the company responded to many encores. The troupe was composed of four men and one woman. All the men have registered in California and are sub- ject to draft. The Hawailans are of pure lineage. They represent the best musical ideals of the islands. They have fought for the preservation of native musical standards and have adhered to the works of native com- posers. Because of their fidelity to Hawaiian musical traditions they have been called the “Aloha singers of a vanishing race.” *‘Cyclone” Davis Speaks. Congressman J. H. “Cyclone’ Da- vis, the fiery Texan orator and states- man, gave an address at the chau- tauqua this afternoon on “Promlems of War and Prospects of Permanent Peace.” Years ago he was one of the originators of the Farmers’ Alli- ance movement because he saw in that movement possibilities for a greater liberty to the toilers and producers of the country. Mr. Davis has a remarkable personality. He is six feet, four inches in height, partriarchial in appearance, and is said to be one of the most unique and interesting characters the South has sent to Washington. His fiery eloguence gained for him the title of “Cyclone.”” His speech this after- noon was 2 fountain of eloquence and aroused the audience. Comedy Tonight. This evening the University play- ers will present the comedy, *“It Pays to Advertise.” The story is told with a contagious verve and vigor and the playette is written with a real feeling for that partic- ular type of humor. Sunday's and Monday's programs are as follows: Sundayv Prorram, 2:30 P. M.—Concert. Sacred and Sucu ar, The Cathedral Choir, P. M.—Lecture, “Reuben in M. H. Pemberton. A Mis- souri farmer tells of his experiences in Europe. 4:00 P. M.—Vespers: A short service at which everyone is urged to be present. 7:30 P. M.—Concert. Vocal clas- sics, The Cathedral Choir. An octet of trained singers presenting a pro- gram made up of the great arias, choruses and hymns of religious mu- sical literature. Mondav Program. 9:00 A. M.—Dress rehearsnl for the pageant. 2:30 P. M.—Concert. A Singing Band, The Musical Guardsmen. 3:00 P. M.—Address, ‘“The Man for Today,” George C. Aydelott. 4:00 P. M.--""Pageant of the Year” hoys and girls of the Junior Chau- tauqua. 7:30 P. M.—Concert, The Musical Guardsmen. Merry mu- sical men who sing and play. Six clever and versatile fellows who will bring the chautauqua to a joyous close. “Joy Night, HAS FAMILIAR SOUND (By United Press) Minneapolis, Aug. 4.—A federal probe into milling costs starts Mon- day here. FARM CLUB MEETING The Bemidji Townhsip Farmers’ club will meet at the A. E. Rako farm Saturday, August 11. This will be its regular monthly meeting at which Mrs. Herman Fenske and Mrs. Sever Flom will serve. Germany Knew War Moves Of Austria Far In Advance Washington. Aug. 4.—Germany Amsterdam, Aug. 4.--The Deutsche had possession of Austria’s ultima-| Tages Zeitung challenges the German tum to Serbia fourteen hours before |government to prosecute Dr. Cohn, ac- | Socialist member of the reichstag for cording to” positive information his alleged revelations regarding the which has reached officials here and |crown council held at Potsdam, July whieh has been made public for the |5, 1914. The newspaper says it first time. |knows the revelations published in It was stated that Former Foreign the London Times came from Stock- holm direct and from the German Independent Socialists and it offers the government desires to court- martial Dr. Cohn.