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

X -— | -y, ffi*\ NOT YESTERDAY’S NEWS, BUT TODAY’S NEWS TODAY--BY T VOLUME XV, NO. 195. OLD TIME RACES TO FEATURE FAIR IN BEMIDJI; ANY HORSE CAN START and Classes for Harness Horses Runners; Notify E. H. Denu, Chairman of Sports. STOCK JUDGING IN FULL VIEW OF THE GRANDSTAND Farmers’ Clubs Taking Keen Interest In Rural Exhibits; Full Pro- gram Out Scon. The Beltrami County Fair, Sep- tember 12, 13 and 14, will be differ- ent in many respects from that of any previous fair held in Bemidji. It is to be an educational exposi- tion and one which promises to sur- pass all previous records. The stock judging, in which the public has taken little interest in the past, is to be made a feature and if carried out as planned by Sec- retary C. F. Schroeder will prove a big drawing card from more angles than one. \ The stock, so far as possible, will be taken in front of the grandstand in full view of the spectators, where the judges will conduct their work and place the blue, red and white ribbons on the respective winners. “This will give the attending public an opportunity to openly place their stamp of approval on the markings made by the judges. 0ld Time Races. Yes, there will be old time trot- ting races by farmers’ horses. Any old horse can start and any farmer is privileged to enter his favorite steed. There will be several classes, one of which will be a free-for-all, farmers to drive in the latest up-to- date sulkies or use the old-fashioned :style. It has been years since Bemidji has had a good trotting or pacing race on the fair ground track and indications are that some splendid performances will be conducted. All farmers who have horses to enter for trotting or running races are Te- .quested to notify E. H. Denu, chair- man of the sports committee. S in Variety. The program is now under course of construction and details will be worked out at the next meeting of the fair board. The program prom- ises to be decidedly interesting, which will include foot races, trot- ting races by farmers’ horses, run- ning races by farmers’ horses, pony races, rooster races, bicycle races and contests of various kinds. All entrants are requested to get in touch with the committee on sports. The Pioneer office is headquarters for this committee. Men are soon to be put to work on the building, track and stands and arrangements will be made to accommodate automobiles and teams on the north side of the track as well as west of the grandstand. Secretary Schroeder has the prom- ise of a merry-go-rouna company to operate a modern riding machine on grounds during fair week, which be a paying concession and an attrac- tion for the children as well. Farmers’ Clubs Interested. Encouraging reports are being re- ceived from every section of the county, indicating that fine exhibits are being collected. Farmers' clubs will show booths in larger numbers than ever before and the competition will be of the keenest. Music by the Bemidji band will be furnished dur- ing the week. There are numerous nhases of the big exposition which will be publish- ed in detail in future issues of the Pioneer. The program complete will also be given publicity. $11,000 From 30 Acres Of - Potatoes;Farm PaperTells | iller Succeeded HowGeo. M From of a Thousand Dollars is the caption “Eleven Thirty Acres” . long illustrated article in the recent ue of The Farmer, an agricultural Panl ip vhich ti:e achievemenis of George Miller, “The potato king” of Bemidji, are narrated. The article tells at business wisdom of Mr. fall when he harvested his potato crop, the price being low at the time of gathering. He stored them in root cellars and cieaned up just $11,650 from thirty acres. selling his crop last February and March. Bur- banks were planted and from the 30 acres he gathered 6,300 bushels of potatoes. The crop was sold for from $1.55 to $2.50 per bushel and he reserved 600 bushels for seed valued at $2 per bushel. Mr. Miller came to Bemidji six- teen vears ago when Bemidji was practically.nothing. Heborrowed some money and purchased a relinquish- ment on 160 acres of wild land near the city, only three acres clear. He ranar nohlichod tn K¢ length the Miller last ) (R I Helen Taft, daughter of Major General Taft, 1s a professor at Bryn Ma\rr and has also volunt bit for Uncle Sam. Together with a number of students, Professor Taft is cultivating several acr She is seen in the straw hat with her assistants stringing beans which they have just gathered for the college. canning. GERMANY BRINGING PRESSURE ON SMALL NEUTRAL COUNTRIES (By United Press) ‘Washington, Aug. 23.—Germany is bringing pressure upon the Neth- erlands with the threat not to give her more steel for shipbuilding un- less the ships are used in the inter- ests of Germany during the war and for five years thereafter. Germany told Holland she can have her allot- ment of coal if she wishes more but must send her miners for it. PRESIDENT TO SETTLE PRICE OF HARD COAL ~IN NEXT 24 HOURS . (By United Press) ‘Washington, Aug. 23.—The price for anthracite coal will be fixed by the president within the next 24 hours, high officials claimed today. HAND IS BEING SEEN (By United Press) London, Aug. 23.—Germany's offi- cial statements are beginning to be- tray efforts of the war chiefs to manufacture confidence at home, it is declared. Military disorganization has been less than feared and there is no real strategic success on the Russian front. MAN SLAIN N FIGHT IN VACANT HOUSE: BOOZE Minot, N. D, Aug. 23.—D. C. Stewart, a paincer, was shot and kill- ed by S. White Monday night. The two, in company with three other men, it is said, had been drinking in a vacant house three miles from the city limits. GERMER IS HELD TO U. S. GRAND JURY Chicago, Aug. 23.—Adolph Germer, secretary of the National Socialist party, charged with violating the espionage act, has been held to the Federal grand jury in bonds of $5,- 000, after a preliminary hearing be- fore Federal Judge Carpenter. immediately engaged in the potato business and the frst crop was 500 hushels. Then he bought a couple of cows. To make a long story brief Mr. Miller today has 390 acres all naid for and has purehased an addi- tional 160 acres which this year's potato crop will pay for and then some. He has a splendid herd of 20 cows and does an extensive dairying pusiness. Two hundred acres are de- voted to potatoes, while the rest of the land is devoted to feed stuff and meadows. The farm is admirably equipped with buildings and all im- provements, with increased storage being installed this season. Last year one of his sons planted three and a half acres to potatoes and cleared $1,020 with which he purchased 160 acres of land and then got married. This year he has 10 acres in potatoes. Mr. Miller believes in encouraging| }his children and the boys are all po- |tato growers, having their patches of a few acres. He has a family of six sons and two daughters, one passing ARMOUR & CO. NOT “ROBBING” PUBLIC, SAYS BRANCH HEAD M. F. Wilson, manager of the Be- THE BEMIDJ1 DAILY P EX-PRESIDENT'S DAUGHTER IS A "CANNETTE" cered to do her ot land neatr * SUPERIOR SALOON MEN TO RUN LARGE HOTEL FOR DRUNKEN PATRONS Superior, Wis.,, Aug. 23.—Saloon midji branch of Armour & Co., meat | ,on "will become the protectors of packers, Chicago, takes exceptions to| yrypken men and strangers attracted a recent editorial in the Pioneer, which mentioned a recent offer of Armour to the government of its en- tire plant and corps and the subse- quent rise of pork to $20 per hun- dred, and also criticized the rapid rise in price so far as it affects the public. “Armour & Co., are paying a fair price for hogs and are only asking a fair margin of profit,” explained Mr. Wilson. ‘“People are getting the impression the company is asking an exorbit- ant price when it is not. They seem to believe it is a local matter when. it isn’t. I have been with Armaur for some time and lived in Bemidji for fifteen years and there isn’'t a person but who has always received a square deal from me. Your editorial is uncailed for. Ar- mour & Co. are treating the public fair.” The Pioneer is pleased to give) space to Mr. Wilson’s explanation of packing conditions and the causes of advance in costs, and also to note Armour & Co. are asking only a fair price for pork and other meats. FAMOUS SEA RAIDER MEETS WATERY FATE (By United Press) An Atlantic port, Aug. 23.—The German raider See Adler, which raid- ed the South Atlantic waters last winter and created a great deal of shipping havoe. has been sunk, ac- cording to advices today. The raid- er was overhauled by a British war- ship and went down fighting hard. Only a few of the crew was saved. GENERAL HAIG’'S MEN ARE UNCEASING IN BIG PUSH (By United Press) London, Aug. 23.—The entente's great offensive is unceasingly boring ahead and has already cost the Ger- mans and Austrians thousands of wounded and killed, while at least 21,000 are prisoners. Despite their losses there is no letup. Germany is starting an offensive against the Riga front of the Russian lines. HOGS DROP 70 CENTS TODAY; MARKET DULL! (By United Press) Chicago, Aug. 23. —The price of hogs dropped 70 eccnis today, a de- cline of nearly $1 in two days. The| market was extremely dull. i ITALIAN ARTILLERY RAKES FOE OVER 37 MILES| (By United Press) With the Italian armies, Aug. 23.] —With a gun every 30 yards, the| Italians concentrated their fire from | a front of 37 miles and achieved one| point where the Italians pressed for- ward. Approximately 2,000 pieces of | artillery were used, every calibre be-| ing represented. Prisoners say nu-| merous .Austrian batteries were si- lenced. REVENUE BILL IS BEING HARD FOUGHT (By United Press) Washington. Aug. —The reven-| ue bill is being hard fought in the away a few months ago. United States senate this afternoon. W, to Superior by the fact that the only licensed saloons for miles around ex- ist here. A modern hotel building has been leased and completely furnished to be run by the liquor dealers’ associa- tion, much on the plan of a munici- pal lodging house. Men without homes or rooms in the city will be gent there for the night when they become intoxicated in any saloon. Each saloon man will be responsible for the transportation of those sent from his place. The guest will pay cash for the accommodation if he has the money, otherwise he will settle when he can. BERLIN SEES STEP (By United Press) Beriin, Aug. 23.—Berlin saw an important step .n democratic reform as a result of Chancellor Michaelis’ first appearance before the main committee of the Reichstag. News- papers regard his concession as per- mitting the committee to discuss the papal peace note which is regarded as far more important than his speech. He not only granted par- ticipation in governmental affairs by the main committee but consented to the appointment of a sub-commit- tee for the discussion of secret af- fairs. BRYAN FAVORS MOVE ON BIG WAR PROFITS (By United Press) Litchfield, Ill., Aug. 23.—W. J. Bryan, who is here on a chautauqua tour, said he approved the move on war profits and large incomes. CONFERENCE TODAY MAY MEAN MORE HELP FOR RUSSIANS (By United Press) Washington, Aug. 23.—While Ger- man troops are hammering at the Russian northern line, a conference is in progress here today believed to forecast speedy assistance to the new democracy. It is thought to he a loan to enable Russia to replenish her supplies and keep her transpor- tation in progres: ARRESTED LW.W ARE NOT U. S. CITIZENS Spokane, Wash.,, Auz —Three or four more of the men arrested at W. headquarters here Sunday when James Rowan. district secre- tary, was taken into custody after he had called a strike of agricul- tural and construetion workers throughout the northwest. will he released as the result of investiga- tions of their cases today by Major lement Wilkins of the Idaho Natjon- al Guard., who made the arrests At a conference bhetween Major Wilkins and U. S. Distriet Attorney F. A. Garrecht, the cases of three of the prisoners who are aliens will be considered. Superior Judge Huga Oswald, be- fore whom a habeas corpus petition has been filed said the writ will be denied on any showing that Major Wilkins is holding the men as an of- ficer of the United States army. The order against street speaking, put into effect by the city council Monday, will be withdrawn Sunday for all persons except . W. W, Mayor Fleming announced today. TOWARDS DEMOCRACY] MAYOR 45 CENTS PER MONTH EW ULM AND TWO OTHERS ARE REM OVED FOR ANTL-U. §. SPEECHES ALL SHOULD REPORT TO EXEMPTION BOARD; NOTICENOT NECESSARY Sheriff Andrew Johnson, head of the exemption board, wishes it dis- tinctly understood that the exemp- tion board is in no, manner responsi- ble for the non-reporting of men reg- istered under the government call. Every man registered must present himself before the exemption board for examination whether he received notice or not, or be classed as a de- serter and subject to such penalty. “It isn't up to us to hunt down those who do not report to the board,” explained Sheriff Johnson. “It {s up to every registered man to make himself known. It is his busi- ness to find out where he is ‘at’ and those who have failed should do so at once.” C e ) CANADIANS GO ON (By United Press) Lens, Aug. 23.—Lens is still the hottest place of the fighting on the British front. Despite resistance the Canadians have advanced, slightly encircling the lines. OVER 8,000 PRISONERS TAKEN BY FRENCH IN THREE DAY DRIVE (By United Press) Paris, Aug. 23.—(Official)—Pris- oners taken in the French drive since Monday total 8,426. Of this num- ber, 7,640 were wounded. The hos- pital cases numbered 600. Of the prisoners captured, 86 were officers, The fighting has slackened a little. CUBA TURNS OVER FOUR ° BIG GERMAN SHIPS TO U. S. Havana, Aug. 23.—-At the presi- dential palace yesterday, in the pres- ence of General Marti, secretary of war and navy, and William E. Gon- zales, United States minister to Cuba, President Menocall signed a decree transferring to the United States government four large German steamships which were seized as prizes of war by the Cuban govern- ernment on the day this country de- clared war against Germany. Min- ister Gonzales, when asked the amount the United States govern- ment was paying Cuba for these ships replied, ‘‘Absolutely nothing." BOOK PAPER PRICES AREHELD EXCESSIVE Washington, Aug. 23.-——The ad- vance in prices of book paper last year were excessive and unwarrant- ed, the Federal Trade commission re- ported yesterday to the senate. As a result of its investigation the com- mission has ordered proceedings against certain practices of manufac- turers. HOLLAND IS FACTOR (By United Pr Washington, Aug. 23.—Holland has a strong army mobilized along her border and would be of consid- erable a ance to either Germany or America. s) St. Paul, Aug. 23.—Condemning as preposterous Attorney Albert Praender’s suggestion that a “benev- olent supervision” be established over draft protest meetings and de- claring that it was hard to treat the New Ulm lawyer with courtesy on his recent appearance before it to explain his conduct, the Minne- sota Public Safety commission has made public the statement sent to Governor Burnquist Tuesday urging the removal of three public officials at New Ulm. The New Ulm meeting and similar gatherings are reviewed in the state- ment and the promoters are severely arraigned. Pfaender's appearance before the commisslon is gone into at length, as is a promise he made to have the three officials inygived sign a statement, carefully worded by the commission, admitting their error, and pledging their loyalty to the gov- ernment. Compromise Refused. This statement, after meeting the tentative approval of Pfaender, the report says, was taken to New Ulm by him for the signatures of the other men, Two days later, the at- torney for the commission was no- tified that the document would not be signed. Then it was that the com- mission decided to ask for the remove als. B LT [ Acting on the request of the com- mission, Governor Burnquinst sent to Sheriff William Julius of Brown county for service executive orders removing from office Mayor L. A. Fritschie, City Attorney Pfaender and County Auditor Louis G. Vogel pending an investigation of disloy- alty charges against them. They are accused of malfeasance in office for having participated in the notorious mass meeting at New Ulm and for seeking to handicap conscription in that vieinity. Willibald Eibner will be appointed acting mayor and duthorized to select a temporary city attorney dur- ing the suspension of Fritsche and Pfaender. William P. Backer will act as auditor until the charges against Vogel as disposed of. NIPPON-AMERICA HOLD CONFERENCE (By United Press) Washington, Aug. 23.—Nippon- America today held a preliminary war conference. The commission comes officially to represent only fel- low workers but so did the other com- missions and considered momentous steps before leaving. Japan has of- fered to pour an army on the east front to bolster up Russia but the of- fer has thus far been refused because of Japan's price demands. EMBARGO IS PINCHING (By United Press) Washington, Aug. 23.—Dutch- Germany is upparently beginning to feel the pinch of the American em- bargo and is using strong-arm meth- ods on her neighbors. IN ITALIAN ADVANCE (By United Press) Aug. 2 (Official) —The forees have captured 16,300 1S in their sweeping advance. 350 were officers. New sue- s oare announced on the south wing. Strong positions have been Rome, [talian Anstri carried by the Italians. Further Boost In War Taxes Not Later Than December Says Lodge Washington, Aug. 23.—A further increase in war taxes no later than December was forecasted by Senator Lodge of Massachusetts, speaking on the pending war revenue bill. “We shall have to increase taxes very soon,” said Lodge, ‘“‘either now or in December.” Lodge based a defense of the rev- enue bill attacked by LaFollette with a demand for conscription of wealth on this coming increase. He said war profits and income taxes were purposely made reasonable so that they could be increased ‘“without disturbing existing conditions.” Only politicians, Lodge said, are opposing consumption taxes on tea, coffee and sugar. “I have had thousands of letters from the people on every phase of the bill,"” Lodge said. “But not one objection to the consumption taxes. They are so trifling the householder will not feel them.” Lodge also sounded from the sen- ate a new note row constantly in- creasing in volume, that peace at the present time is impossible. “No peace without complete vic- tory for America and her allies is possible,”* he said.