Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, August 28, 1917, Page 1

& ‘VOLUME XV. NO. 199. HORSE RACES TO BE FAIR FEATURE, IS WORD GIVEN BY COMMITTEE 1 i [ ‘Chairman Denu Making Every Effort { to Secure Several Entrants ) for Classes. \, _# TUG 0’ WAR PROMISES TO 4 BE HARD FOUGHT PULL Fair Secretary Schroeder Has a “Rooster Race” But Won’t Even Tell Newspapers. ol The announcement made in the Pioneer last week with regard to the trotting and pacing races by farm- ers’ horses as well as the running races to be conducted at the Beltrami county fair this year, is meeting with marked approval by both townspeo- ple and farmers. A good horse race is always a good drawing card and with the interest already manifest gives every indica- tion of a number of spirited races for Thursday and Friday afternoon of fair week. E. H. Denu, chairman of the sports -committee, reports that entrants for the races are coming in, but is anx- ious to secure enough so that a num- ber of races may be carded each of the two racing days. - % e d W e, ) \ Ther"g av’;;l{malso ufignan%gam and 4 wagon race on August 13 or 14. This race proved an exciting event last year and some farmers have already made, inquiry regarding it. In this race the contestants drive in front of the judges’ stand, unharness their teams and at the word *“go” hitch up and drive around the track once. The N i ] team coming under the first winning|peld, together with the noon the race. Farmers vs, Merchants, A tug o’ war between the farmers and merchants is being arranged for. ‘“copped the bacon” in this event, soil. It promises to be a finish fight as each aggregation is signing up the best available material. This Must Be Good. The rooster race is causing con- siderable curiosity among the read- ers of the Pioneer and others, but Secretary Schroeder wants to keep the details of this feature under cover for a while. ‘“Excitement is the word that tells more than any other, unless I go into detail,” said Watch the program [ DISEASE EPIDEMIC STALKS THE TEUTONS - (By United Press) Berne, Aug. 28.—Germany is suf- fering from an almost national eni- demic of dysentrv. The mortality rate has jumped from 50 to 100 per <cent since the first of the year. Tu- harenlosis is ravaging the people, due to their weakened condition from Jack of nroner food, according to a high authority. MANTIFACTITRER HERE TOOKTNG | OVER WIRE GRASS SITUATION Edward C. Lowe of Green Bay, Wis., vice president of the Willow Grass Manufacturing company, is in ‘Bemidji looking over this vicinity as regards the wire grass situation. He will spend several days hereabouts having in view next year’s businesc He is already much pleased with what he has seen. ATTENDS CONFRRENCE Rev. Dr. A. H. McKee, pastor of | the Methodist church at Two Har- 1 bors, and former superintendent of this district, attended the quarterly conference at the Methodist church last evening. POV { ‘& \‘ ffif New York. Auz. of peace' at this period of the war] was characterized by William C. Rod-‘ — field, secretary of commerce, as ‘“‘a trap for the unwary,” in a letter to! Assemblyman Nathan B. Shapiro of Brooklyn, made public here. Secretary Redfield’'s letter was in but some of our heavyweight mer-|toes and watermelon. chants are getting in trim this year to slip one over on the tillers of the poard of directors of the Commerecial P BEMIDJI. MINNESOTA, TUESDAY EVENING. AUGUST 28, 1917. Photo by American #ress Association. Several varieties of trenches are dug and built up by the members of the Plattsburg officers’ training corps, who will have to train the new national army in this work. The Plattsburgers agree that digging trenches is hard work PLATTSBURGERS EARN THEIR $100 A MONTH even at $100 a month, their pay as officers. Do Your Bit; Give the COMMERCIAL CLUB WILL BE UNUSUALLY ACTIVE TWO DAYS Commencing this evening the Commercial club quarters will be a scene of unusual activity for a couple of days. Tonight at 7:30 o’clock the com- Drafted Me n a Rousing Sendoff WhenThey Leave W. G. Schroeder has started the ball rolling with a contribution of mittee which has in charge the ar-|$10 which was paid to Treasurer A. rangements for the farewell recep-|p. Ritchie for the defraying of ex- tion for the draft contingent of Bel- trami county, soon to mobilize in Be- midji and proceed to the various can- penses incurred in giving the draft- ed boys a royal send-off. Thus far Mr. Ritchie has but two contribu- tonments for training, will meet t0|¢;ons and is now ready to take in the discuss and further the plans. Tomorrow noon the regular meet- ing of the Commercial club will be luncheon. At this meeting the name of the recommendation of the com- mittee appointed to recommend a sec- retary will be presented. The menu Kach previous year the farmers have|gor the luncheon will be a new one, including roast beef, creamed pota- At 8:30 o’clock this evening jclub will meet in the Commercial club quarters and it is urged that all members of the directorate be present. Matters of importance will come up for discussion. ALL MEN CALLED FOR BY THE BOARD MUST PRESENT THEMSELVES In response to a query made in be- half of a father with two sons regis- tered under the government order, the Pioneer was misinformed in the maze of statements and changes which have become most confusing, as to detail. All who have been called for ex- amination for the first contingent to be sent from Beltrami councy should report to the exemption board irre- spective whether notified or not. If your number falls within the first call to report to the board and you fail to report, you will be dealt with by the law under the circum- stances. There are many who have been called by the local board who have either ignored the call or made no report whatsoever. It is up to them to do so. Not all who have registered have to report unless designated for ex- amination by tne board. WOULD LICENSE ALL BADGER FOODDEALERS (By United Press) Madison, Wis.,, Aug. 28.—Dr. Charles H. McCarthy, first assistant to Food Administrator Hoover, to- day advocated licensing all rood deal- ers in Wisconsin. Peace Terms Called Trap By Secretary of Commerce 2¢.—Suggestion:stance in the shadow. “This war is a clean cut fight be- tween auocracy and democracy. It or not. If it is not fought out today, it will be fought out later on. “Before autocracy. Belgium, Ser- bia, Montenegro and Poland have gone down. With it the Turk has day «p)) take anything from 1 GROWS; IS-REPORT SHOWN ATCONFERENCE |price that netted them unreasonable jmust be fought out whether we will imargins.” | reply to one Mr. Shapiro had written allied himself and the massacres of! to him. statine that numerous per- Armenia respond to tho rape of Bel-| sons in his district were eager to know what action they might expect - '{- from the Washington administration $ ’ concerning the peace proposal from & the vatican. “The suggestion that our country now state candidly its terms of peace | is a trap for the unwary,” Mr. Red-| field wrote. “It is that which many would like to have us do. To urge it brings aid and comfort to the Kaiser's cause. because in so doing gium. Autocracy has adopted fright- fulness as its watchword, and in the name of frightfulness it murders wo- men and children in defenseless towns, sinks hospital ships which carries its own wounded and sends women and children to watery graves so that it may have its own Ger—\ruthlsss ways upon the seas “What do we seek? We seek an end to these things. We seek an end such that autocracy will never again we cloud the issue and lose the sub-ilift its head to threaten man."” — 've Paae - | e | - - maney as fast as it can be rolled "‘Anything goes,” said Mr. Ritchie. 25 cents up. I do hope the number of con- METHODIST CHURCH Dr. S. L. Parrish of Fergus Falls, district superintendent, presided at the fourth quarterly conference of the Methodist church last evening, held in the church auditorium. Reports of the pastor, the chair- man of the board of trustees, super- intendent of the Sunday school, La- dies’ Aid society, Home Mission so- ciety, Epworth League and church treasurer were made. The conference was largely attend- ed and the following officers were elected for the coming year: Trustées: Dr. E. H. Smith, chair- man; G. D. Backus, Dr. E. A. Shan- non, G. W. Harnwell, E. H. Denu, F. G. Schadegg. The following stewards were oleeted: A, T. Carlson, chairman; C. L. Isted, P. L. Brown, S. E. Her- ‘locker, P. L. Hines, George Hanson, J. M. McGhee, James H. French. S. E. Herlocker was elected record- ing steward and J. C. McGhee trier of appeals. Of the interesting features of the superintendent of school’s report was the total enrollment and average at- tendance of the year. The enroll- ment was 430 and the average at- tendance 207. The pastor’s report showed the membership had increased from 224 to 252. BAILEY TO DES MOINES Word has been received from St. Paul that the soldiers left on a spe- cial train this morning for Des Moines, Ia.,, where they will receive further training. Among the Be- midji boys was Second Lieutenant Thayer C. Bailey. UNREASONABLE PROFIT IS MADE IN BOSTO Washington, Aug. 28.--Boston coal dealers, the Federal Trade commis- sion reported, with a few notable ex- ceptions, ‘“‘did not hesitate” during the spring months this year “to take advantage of the necessities of the public and to charge for anthracite a THE GOLDEN RULE. There are many ups and downs in this world of ours. That which has happened to ong may happen to every man, and there- fore in every act of our lives that excellent rule should govern us, “Whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, do ye also unto them.” C e tributors will exceed the number of dollars, but expect that every loyal citizen will rally to this patriotic cause and do his mite.” Plans are progressing splendidly for giving the boys a good send-off on September 5. Bands from Black- duck, Solway and Bemidji will fill the air with music that day, such as has never before been heard in this city, and reports from every section of the county indicate large delega- tions will be here to bid the boys farewell. L.W.W. INVESTIGATION BY PRESIDENT URGED Washington, Aug. 28.—Creation of a special federal commission to in- vestigate I. W. W. and other disor- ders has been recommended to Presi- dent Wilson by the Council of Na- GERM S FLANDER NOT YESTERDAY’S NEWS, BUT TODAY’S NEWS TODAY---BY THE GREAT UNITED PRESS "THE BEMIDJI1 DAILY P ANLOSSES ARE FIFTY THOUSAND IN S REPORT FROM JULY FIRST Austrians Are Fleeing To Interior (By United Press) Washington, Aug. 28.—Trieste is being evacuated by the civil popula- tion, deserting on order of a high Ausrian commander, according to the urich correspondent of the Corriere D'Italia who cabled the embassy here, ¢ o - Most of the populace left yester- day, seeking the interior of Austria. The Austrian troops are so far ahead of the Italians in retreating no trace of them can be found except stacks, and abandoned munitions, guns and food. From Montesanto for many square miles the country can be raked by Italian artillery. No Aus- trian positions in this zone can stay more than a few hours. Monte Gabriel and Monte Daniel are still held by the Austrians, isol- ated. No food nor ammunition can reach them. Austrian papers admit the precarious position of their troops. REPORTS CROPS FINE Superintendent W. P. Dyer and wife and daughter, Alice, returned vesterday from Pipestone, by auto- mobile. They have been visiting Mr. Dyer's parents there for some time. Superintendent Dyer reports the crops are immense in the southern part of the state. tional Defense. The proposed commission would have the authority and support of the president to investigate and report on agitations and labor disturbances. Creation of the commission was or- iginally recommended by Samuel Gompers. VOIGHT LEAVES SUNDAY Eugene Voight, who has been the gnest of his father-in-law, G. D. Backus, and family this summer, will leave Sunday for lowa City, Ia., where he will be manual training in- structor and athletic coach in the public schools. Mrs. Voight and baby will remain the guest of her father and sisters for some time. AMERICAN ANSWER T0 POPE THIS WEEK Washington, Aug. 28.—A reply to Pope Benedict’s peace proposal prob- ably will be made by the government this week. Secretary Lansing said it would be made soon but declined to indicate its character or time of dispatch. DIES ON VISIT Andrew R. Olson ot Minneapolis, father of R. A. Olson of this city, who had been visiting his son and who had been in poor health for some time, died at the home of his son last evening at 10:10 o’'clock. Death was du~ to heart trouble. The body was prepared for shipment at the M. E. Ibertson undertaking par- lors and the sons accompanied the remains to Minneapolis this morn- ing, where interment will be made. RUSS VACATE POSITION WITHOUT ATTACK (By United Press) Petrograd, Aug. 28.-—Without he- ing attacked, the Russian infantry around Boyany retired, allowing the s~nemy to occupy the position. FIRE | ENEMY ON TWO SECTORS {ARTILLERY CHECK OF (By United Press) Paris, Aug. 28.—(Official) —Viol- ent bombardment of Califirnie plat- |eau and Chevrus has been stopped by the French artillery. The enemy is unable to attack. Fresh troops raid- ed Souian, taking prisoners. Artil- lery is active around Avancourt wood and Beaumont sectors. SHAVITCH IS HOME FROM TRIP: BERMAN IS AWAITING GAME Fred Shavitch has returned from 1 business trip to Fargo, N. D., hav- ing been absent from the city four or five days. Last Thursday, Mr. Shavitch was slated to hook up with Gene Berman in a golf game on the Country club links but his unexpect- ed call to Fargo led to considerable comment. With his return, Mr. Shavitch heard that Mr. Berman had made various comments as to why his ad- versary went out of the city to es- cape meeting him and this Mr. Sha- vitch says is not so and that he is ready to meet Mr. Berman any old time. ° On the date the game was to be played Mr. Berman was on the links promptly with his trainers and wait- ed all forenoon when he learned Mr. Shavitch had left the city. LETTER POSTAGE NOT RAISED BY SENATE (By United Press) Washington, Aug. 28.—The Sen- ate today by a vote struck from the war revenua hill the provision to in- BRITISH FORCES TAKE FIGHTING GRIP ON FOE United (By Press) London, Aug. 28.-— (Official) —The British forces in Flanders have taken a tighter grip on the German lines and have reachod 200 yards astride the St. Julian-Polcapiel road. — I REAL HAPPINESS. Straightforward, honest work, a determined endeavor to do one’s best, an earnest desire to scatter flowers instead of thorns, to make other people a little bet- ter off, a little happier because of our existence—these are the only recipes for real happiness. Try them and you will prove it (By United Press) With the French armies in the field, Aug. 28.-—The Germans have lost more than 50,000 men in Plan- ders since July 1. The figures were compiled when assembling data ob- tained from prisoners was completed. Prisoners 37 German divisions, approximately 550,000 men, were en- gaged in the Flanders sector since the first of last month. Thirty-three of these, approximately 450,000 men, were withdrawn on account of losses. High commanders have withdrawn divisions for reorganization after losses of 2,000. SURVEY OF RED LAKE RIVER WILL COMMENCE SOON. STATED The survey of the Red Lake river with a view of lowering Red Lake about three feet, is soon to com- fiénce, According to authoritive in- formation to the Pioneer, and the dredging of the outlet of the river to High Landing is one of the chief fac- tors. E wanel ™ This in authority are desirous of securing men for the work including five stadia rodmen, rodmen, river- men and cooks. .All desirous of en- gaging in this work should see or communicate with O. L. Dent, ditch referee, Court House, Bemidji. WILSON'S MESSAGE T0 RUSSIA CAUSE (By United Press) Moscow, Aug. 28.--Unless the Rus- sian army is regenerated and resists, the Riga road to Petrograd is open, declared General Korniloff today in a vigorous demand to the Russian conference for an iron hand disci- pline. He urges the re-establishq ment of the death penalty, he says, or the alternate is defeat. (By United Press) Moscow, Aug. 28.—The presi- dent’s message to the Russian con- ference electrified that assembly. His promise that his country would aid Russia with moral and material pow- er was received with tremendous cheers, IRREGULARS SENT BACK TO THE U. S. (By United Press) Washington, Aug. 28.—Between 25 and 40 men, who went over with Pershing and sought service in France, have returned to this coun- try as in some instances their en- listment was fraudulent, or other dis- qualifications which they failed to mention. Fourteen cases of mumps developed enm’ute home. BABY WHO SWALLOWS SALVE NEARLY DIES: FINALLY SAVED Arthur, N. D., Aug. 28.—Physic- ians worked seven hours over the little body of the Wilhelm baby boy before he was out of danger from swallowing salve containing bella donna and morphine, with which he was playing. BANDITS KILL TWO AND SECURE $9,000 (By United Press) Chicago, Aug. 28.—Five motor bandits today shot and killed two paymasters of Wilson Bros., steel manufacturers, escaping with $9,- 000. MILITARY TRAINING FACTOR OF DRAWING FIRST DRAFT FORCES (By United Press, Washington, Aug. 28.—The first five per cent of the new American army is to be comprised of men of previous military training. No ne- groes will be included. They will begin training September 5. ENTERTAINED AT DINNER Rev. Dr. \. H. McKee of Two Har- bors, Rev. Dr. S. L. Parrish of Fergus Falls and Rev. B. D. Hanscom, pas- tor of the Methodist church of this city, were the dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Winter of Dewey av- enue last evening.