Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, August 8, 1917, Page 1

FINE SHOWING IS MADE BY YOUNG MEN OF COUNTY AT DRAFT BOARD Pyhsicians Enthuliutie Over Splen- did Physique of Registrants; 163 * Examined First Day. “NINETY PER CENT ARE PASSED BY DOCTORS FIRST DAY -Claims for Exemption Heavy; Ex- cuses Mostly by Married Men With Families. The ‘young men of Beltraml coun- ty are making a splendid showing before the county exemption board, according to a statement by Sheriff Andrew Johnson this morning. “We had a fine bunch of men yes- terday, but those already examined today are even better,” were the words of the sheriff as he hurried off to give instructions to some of his men. The board made 163 examinations yesterday but as some of them were re-examinations it is estimated that about 140 men were examined by the board the first day. According to a statement made by Dr. E. W. Johnson, about 90 per cent of thos: examined yesterday passed the physical test. This is high above the average of mgst other communities. Claim emption. Judge Hv A. SimoEsxestimated taat about 70 per cent of those examined yesterday made claims for exemp- tion. Most of the claims for exemp- tion are because of dependents, chief- often children dependening on them. Some made claims that were less worthy, for example, one man claim- ed exemption because he had to sup- port his sister, but claims of this kind are very few and as 2 whole the men are showing a willingness to go to the front if Uncle Sam con- siders it a necessity. NEW PASS RULE (By United Press) Washington, Aug. 8.—The inter- state commerce commission has ruled that railways may grant pass fa- cilities to families or employes en- tering the army or mavy if carried on the records as furloughed em- ployes. FREE SERBIA, ONE OF DEMANDS, SAYS ENGLISH PREMIER (By United Press) London, Aug. 8.—The independ- ence of Serbia will be one of the English demands to be met before peace i declared. Premier Lloyd George made this point distinctly clear in his speech. MOOSE LODGE WILL GIVE DANCE FOR THE RED CROSS Tomorrow evening the Moose lodge will give a dance in the city hall for the benefit of the Red Cross chapter of Bemidji and a large crowd is assured, judping from the orchestra will play the musical pro- gram and a good time is assured all who attend, besides aiding a most worthy cause. Sold Today; H James F. Gould of the state audit- or’s office this morning sold 320 acres of state land in this vicinity for an average of $7 per acre. The buyers were John E. Norbo of Be- midji, William Vallikett of Wilton, George Green of Mora, Knute H. Strand of Tenstrike and Mrs. Wil- liam Loui of Mankato. The next sale to be held by Mr. Gould in Bemidji will be September 12. Appraisers appointed by the gov- ernor, state auditor and county com- missioners will soon be in the field 1y married men who have a wife and |- EXTRA Will Rebuild Burned Mill; Start At Once The most welcome news in Be- midji today is the offcial announce- ment given to the Pioneer this af- ternoon that the Crookston mill, No. 1, burned two weeks ago is to be rebuilt. Word has started to clean up the debris on the site of the destroyed mill and next weeék the actual work of rebuilding the mill will be com- menced. The new mill will be a duplicate of the one burned, which was the second largest in the country, and will cost approximately $250,000. The origina]l mill cost approximately $200,000 but the advance in the cost of material and machinery is the cause of the increase at present. The mill will be ready for opera- tion April 1, according to the plans of the company. IOOOSEEEPAREP HERDER' Ir Dr. Georg Michaelis, who succeeded Vdp Bethmann-Hollweg as German S LOSS NEAR 310 000| chancellor, has always been classed as a typigal Prussian bureaucrat, although " Warland, Mont., Aug. S—Approxi- mately 1,000 sheep of the 20,000 bead B. F. Phillips brought from Dodson into the Kootenai national forest died, presumably from poison- ous weeds, the species of which has not, yet been determined. Phillips’ loss is estimated at $10,000. NORTHROP S CALLED T0 ASSIST EXEMPTION BOARD H. A. Northrop has been se- cured to assist the Beltrami county exemption board in its physical ex- amination of drafted men. MINNESOTA LEADER IN NORTHWEST STATES, CROP COMPILATION Minneapolis, Aug. 8.—Minnesota The Red River valley has a fair to good outlook, notwithstanding dam- age in places. The general sum- ming up for Minnesota is favorable. This comment on Minnesota is made, with the prediction that the state will be prosperous, as the farm- ers will have much produce to sell at high prices, following a summary in some detail covering western is a northwest leader in crop produc- tion this year, says a report compiled by John H. Rich, reserve agent of the Federal Reserve bank, which deals with crop damage in parts of North Dakota, South Dakota and Montana. Conditions in Minnesota as a whole are declared favorable. Corn {is making rapid progress and wheat |is practically safe. All the way from fields are in good condition. North Dakota, western South Dakota |and Montana, which is unfavorable. These states have been hard hit, the report says. 65 PER CENT CLAIM EXEMPTION, REPORT (By United Press) New York, Aug. 8.—Sixty-five per cent of the men are claiming exemp- tion, nation-wide figures show. 320 Acres of State Land eavy Demand Is Forecast for Next Spring appraising new lands in Beltrami ecounty which will be offered at the 1918 sales, the first sale next year being in March. “The sale today was not large,” said Mr. Gould, “as few people care i to buy at this time of year when they cannot get a crop before next year. Sales as this time of year are most- {1y odds and ends, small pieces being picked up. Next year we are ex- pecting a heavy sale of state lands for there is a general movement in that direction. Farmers are awak- lening to the possibilities of Minne- sota farm lands and are getting hold of all they possibly can.” Minneapolis to Crookston the wheat|returned from Russia. he is the first man of honrgeois descent to reach the chancellorship. Teutons May TrampSwiss Strike Begins Under FootAt Daybreak (By United Press) (By Umted Press) Vi rginia, Aug. 8.—The threatened Washingten, Aug. 8_Gmmmyigeneml strike on the Mesaba iron may attempt to trar:xple Switzerland range begun this morning at day- under foot and swing fhe GeThal break when 450 miners in the G- :;m“ & arounf te stiu etlin end of|yort and Aurora mines walked out. e western front unless the moun-|m . (ke was called by the I W. tain republic yields to the Teutonic W.. it is stated demand for gold in exchange for, : German coal. | Strikes are Rampant. | New York, Aug. 8. —Approximate- TREMENDOUS TASK 1y 35,850 men are on strike through- FACES UNITED STATES out the country in various indus- tries. Reports indicate the demand of the I. W. W. for higher wages as (By United Press) Washington, Aug. 8.—America must set herself for a tremendous the cause. struggle if Germany is to be over- strusgle if Germany is to be over. WHAT ABOUT L W.W.? troops must 1;2 i«xentg too p’r‘i'éscif‘ rsai(:- lABOR ASKS WILSON way supplies to Russia and fuel to Italy, is the message to the people of the American commission recently Clifton, Ariz., Aug. 8.—A tele- gram to President Wilson asking what action he intended taking with reference to the deportation July 12 of 1,200 alleged members of the In- dustrial Workers of the World and their sympathizers from Bisbee, Ariz., has been sent by the Arizona State Federation of Labor in conven- tion here. NEW P. 0. CONTRACTOR PLEASED AT PROGRESS Contractor John Lauritzen of the new federal building was in Bemidji yesterday from Fergus Falls looking over the progress of the work on the new postoffice. The excavating is all done, the concrete footings in and the foundation practically complete with the walls going up. The con- tractor was much pleased at the MANY ATTEND DRILL OF LOCAL HOME GUARD There was a large turnout at the drill of the Home Guard last night and the members are taking keen in- terest in bringing the compainy up to a high state of efficiency. En- thusiasm is growing and it will not be long ere the state issues gunc and ammunition for the company. RECRUITING OFFICER COMING FOR WEEK Sergeant M. E. Coomler, recruiting officer. for the United States army, will be in Bemidji for a week com-| mencing August 8 or 9, according to notification received by Postmas- ter Ritchie today. All desiring to enlist in the army should notify Postmaster Ritchie. London Aug. 8.—The roar of guns THREE CHILDREN DEAD; .ports intense artillery fighting dur- (By Unned Press) ung the night in the region of the Lordsburg, N. M., Aug. 8.—Three | Ypres. children are dead and more than a RETURNED HOME dozen are ill as the result of a diph- W. N. Bowser returned yesterday theria epidemic. Children upon be-’alternoon from Chicago and® points ink questioned said a stranger was |in Michigan. Mr. Bowser purchased responsible. Some believe it an- stock for his store and in Michigan other German intrigue. {he visited his father. ROAR OF ARTILLERY HEARD NEAR LONDON (By United Press) Mesaba Range FINAL ACTION ON SWEEPING MEASURE IS SCHEDULED FOR TRIPLETS MAKE DEBUT AT JONES HOME; ALL FINE HEALTHY GIRLS Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jones of Remer, triplets. The babies are all girls. Mrs. Jones is the daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. William Ellis of Nymore, and a granddaughter of Louis Freeman of Pine Island, for- merly of Bemidji, an old soldier and member of the Bemidji Carr post, G. A. R. The babies are all fine, healthy infants. CONGER RECEIVES CALL TO REPORT AT GREAT LAKES Glen Conger, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Conger, received his call yes- terday to report at the Great Lakes training station at once and left for Minneapolis last night. From Min- neapolis he will go directly to the training station where he will take up his duty of learning the life of a U. S. sailor. Mr. Conger volun- teered his services on Uncle Sam's battlefield and took his examination for the navy just five weks ago yes- terday and has been waiting for his call since. Glen is a graduate of the Bemidji high school where he whs recog- nized as a good student and a fast football man. MASONRY WILL PLAY BIG PART AFTER WAR; STRONG IN ALLNATIONS Duluth, Aug. 8.—Masonry will play a big part in the procuring of a satisfactory world peace follow- ing the war, according to Leslie E. Hubbard, attorney general of Colo- rado, who spoke at the Masonic tem- ple at the meeting of the supreme council of the thirty-third degree, Scottish Rite Masons, Southern jur- isdiction, mother council of the world. The noble sentiments em- anating from the order should go a long way toward bringing about universal peace, he said. “Masonry is as old as the nation,” said he, “‘and is universal. TIts influ- ence for good goes round the world. Masonry is strong in Austria and Germany as well as in Great Britain) and the United States. The order will be solid when the war is over and will be in a position to do more than it has ever done before. “Following the French rovoiulinn Masonry was a great factor in ad- justing conditions, and history will repeat itself.” progress being made on the building. | ARGENTINA'S ARMY WILL BE MOBOLIZED (By United Press) Washington, Aug. 8.—Believing the break with Germany inevitable, Argentina’s army of 100,000 will be mobilized within a month, according to information received here today. 1 TODAYAT 4 0°CLOCK (By United Press) Washington, Aug. 8.—The senate this afternoon at 4 o’clock is sched- uled to take final action on the food control bill measure, the most sweep- ing legislation ever passed in the country, and the measure is sched- uled to go to the president probably Friday for his signature. The house of congress has recessed until then and the bill cannot be signed by Speaker Clark until the house re-assembles. It is believed there will not be over 20 votes against the conference report. Provisions of Bill. The bill provides for the follow- ing: Control over fuel and food and implements needed for their production Penalizes hoarding, waste or destruction of foodstuffs to in- crease prices. Authorizes the president to requisition factories, foods, fuels, feeds and other supplies necessary for the army, navy or any public service. Authorizes the president to purchase or sell for cash at reasonable prices wheat, flour, meat, bran and potatces. Provides regulation for any exchange or board of trade. Provides that 30 days after the passage of the bill no food prcduct shall be used in the production of alcoholic bever- ages. No. 1 spring wheat, 1918, or its euiqvalent must bring not less than $2 per bushel at the principal primary markets. SALVATION ARMY PICNIC FOR CHILDREN WILL BE GIVEN TOMORROW Captain Crusberg of the Salvation Army has decided to hold the outing for Bemidji children at Diamond Point tomorrow and all plans will be carried out as arranged. Children of the Fifth ward will be conveyed to the point in autos. They will meet at the bus stand. Children living convenient to the Great Northern depot will meet at the depot and those nearest the city hall will meet there. The hour is 9 o'clock and all children should be present at the appointed hour. They will be given an auto ride to the point. Each, child should have a cup or glass for lemonade and should take along togs for bathing. There will be sandwiches and ice cream for the youngsters and a good time is prom- ised. HOME FROM FAIR . A. Lee, motion picture oper- ator for the Elko, and Walter Den- eau have returned from Thief River Falls, where they attended the coun- ty fair. They also visited at other points enroute to Bemidji. Anti=Draft Sentiment Has Affected Parts of Minnesota St. Paul, Aug. 8.—Anti-draft sen- timent has infected large areas in scattered sections of Minnesota and is fast spreading, Secretary John S. Pardee of the state public safety commission said following receipt of reports of new meetings in various districts and in advance of a con- ference of safety commissioners to further discuss existing conditions. “Parts of Dakota county are dis- affected, according to new reports today,” said the secretary. ‘“An- other communication urges that cor- rective measures be taken at once to better conditions in ome part of Pine county. Other reports arrived today, but for obvious reasons can not be made public. The commis- sion’s correspondents always at- tempt to give che facts but haven’t always got them and too much can- not be taken for granted. “It is true that there is much anti- draft sentiment in many Minnesota districts, but just how much would be difficult to say, even after examin- ing the reports in this office.” The state war board has given much consideration to the preval- ence of American sentiment in vari- ous localities of the state, but has vet to make public any moves to counteract it other than to imstruct loca] authorities of their sworn duty to prevent disorder and to enforce the laws, notably that relating to un- lawful assemblies.