Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, September 18, 1917, Page 1

VOLUME XV. NO. 217. U. S. MAKING FULL STEAM A \ BEMIDJI. MINNESOTA, TUESDAY EVENING. SEPTEMBER 18, 1917. ~<CROSS IS FREED . | { | I I r P Y VPN BY GRAND JURY; CHARGE, RUNNING DISORDERLY PLACE Righteen Men Comprised the Jury That Made Report; Bill Filed Monday. CAMPBELL LAKE CLUB WIPED OUT BY COURT DECISION More Indictments Are Voted for Al- leged “Piggers”; Big Grist Runs Through Mill. A grand jury consisting of 18 men on Saturday afternoon returned a bill finding Roy Cross, until Camp- bell Lake club was closed by a raid last summer, not guilty of conduct- ing a disorderly place contrary to law. The bill was filed yesterday afternoon. Cross had been held to the grand jury on the charge stated. Thus the complaint against Mr. Cross is wiped out. The testimony of practically the same witnesses which caused the binding over of Mr. Cross, augmented others, was introduced but the y returned its finding. With the raid upon the Campbell Lake club, whose history is well known to all Bemidji and the farm- ers residing north of the city and persons elsewhere, the place was closed. It has been closed to all pur- poses and intent since. It will con- tinue to be closed. e 1 The sus'lglsle gu‘z'etdof the state of Minnesota reversed the decision of the district court in the county op- tion appeal and the county is legally saloonless territory, or will be after the court’s mandate goes into effect thin. a few, months, and this de- ion will put out all liquor joints and keep Campbell Lake club dry. The grand jury also returned in- dictments against the following al- leged booze peddlers: Chris Rogers, conducting an un- licensed liquor selling establishment, and three counts for selling booze to individuals. Gust Olson, Midway club, for con- ducting an unlicensed liquor joint, and three indictments for selling to individuals. Frank Lyons of Waskish, two in- ¢ ctments for selling without a li- cense. This is the last of the grist round- ed up in the raid of the citizens’ posse several weeks ago. Four more pleaded guilty and “no bill” was re- turned against three others. . HOMESTEADERS’ RIGHTS PROTECTED BY CONGRESS IN CASES OF DRAFTS The homesteader in tlus county as well as in other parts of the country will welcome the news to the effect that he will be protected in case of call to the colors. Congress has recently passed legis- lation for the relief of such home- steaders who have volunteered or been drafted, or who will be drafted in the near future. Upon the filing of the certificate of muster into ser- vice and expressing his desire to hold his claim or homestead, the govern- ‘went will take care of his rights un- der conditions set forth in the act. He must have resided, improved and cultivated his homestead or claim for at least one year. There are many who will be af- fected by this act right here in Bel- trami county and who will be re- lieved to learn of this piece of good fortune. German Cabinet Consulting Public Opinion With Regard -To Filling (By Umted Press) New York, Sept. 18.—Early re- storation by civil authority in Bel- gium to Belgium people is foresha- dowed by the German government's failure to fill the vacant posts of civil governor and assistant civil governor. Belgium was previously held by German officials. German newspa- pers have been quick to find signifi- cance in the fact that those two im- portant offices are unfilled. Prob- ably the kaiser’s cabinet is consult- ing the public opinion of Germany. Such a step would be preliminary to complete the restoration of Bel- gium. AVERY TO TALK Carlos Avery, state game and fish commissioner, has accepted an invi- tation to meet the members of the Commercial club and business men of the town at the club rooms this evening. The state commission has formulated plans for commercial fishing in Red Lake and the plan and scope of the work will be ex- plained to those present. CONGRESS PLANS T0 ADJOURN IN OCTOBER Washington, Sept.” 18.—Congres- sional plans contemplate adjourn- ment early in October. Speed in the Senate alone is es- sential to carrying this plan into effect. The House has almost com- pleted its work and conferees are making all possible haste to reach agreements on measures that have passed both houses. Indications are that the Senate will co-operate in the effort to reach ad- journment at the time tentatively set. It has taken hold of the sol- diers’ and sailors’ insurance bill with an "apparent determination to expe- dite consideration of it. Aside from the insurance measure and the $7,000,000,000 war deficien- cy bill, most of the big legislation of the session will be in conference this week. Measures include the war tax, war bond and trading with the enemy bills. The war board measure will go to conference from the House tomorrow and the other two already are in conference hands. Only a few big differences exist be- tween the two houses on the war credits and trading with the enemy measures. Whether the alien draft resolution, adopted by the Senate last week, will be taken up by the House is unde- termined. The war deficiency bill probably will pass the House. NEW RECRUIT ENLISTS Joe Weinski enlisted at the Be- midii recruiting station and was sent to Duluth today at noon and from there will go to Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis, Mo. He enlisted in the light artillery. HOLDS ESTATE HEARING A special hearing of the H. J. Rustad estate was held before Pro- bate Judge J. E. Harris this morn- ing. The estate had been unsettled for the past eight years. Steven A. Johnson of Buffalo, Minn., acted as attorney for the heirs, and I. W. Lan- gaard of Blackduck represented the administrator. STRIKE AT STEEL PLANT (By United Press) Pittshurgh, Sept. 18.—One thou- sand employes of the furnace de- partment of a large steel plant walk- ed out, badly crippling it. The offi- cials said the men presented no griev- ances. Summit Farmer’s Club Wins First Honors In Booth Exhibit; $35.00 The Summit Farmers' club was awarded first honors and prize money in the exhibit of club booths at the county fair. Five clubs arranged displays and all were highly com- plimented in making excellent show- ings. The following is the order and amounts of premiums paid: First — Summit Farmers’ ‘club, $35. Second—Frohn Equitable Farmers® b, $30. Third—DBetter Farming clupn, $25. Fourth—Pleasant Valley Farm- ers’ club, $20. Fifth—Bemidji Township Farm- ers’ club, $15. It required 600 points out of a possible 1.000 to earn any premium money and all clubs scored well over TGERMAN POST VACANT DECLARES ARGENTINE (By United Press) Buenos Ayes, Sept. 18.—The Ger- man post here is to be considered vacant until Germany makes a for- mal disavowal of the Luxburg inci- dent through diplomatic channels. Numerous meetings urge a break with the German empire. this mark. The exhibits included displays of grains, grasses, corn, for- age, potatoes, stock vegetables, cul- inary and other garden vegetables, fruits, bread, cookies, vegetable pies and fruit pies. Belylum Posts [PRESIDENT WILSON TAKING STEPS T0 QUELL LABOR UNREST (By United Press) ‘Washington, Sept. 18.—President Wilson is taking steps to quell the labor unrest, owing to the effect it is having on Russia. A labor com- mission will be sent to Russia soon, according to report. It can now be stated positively that the government has found no evidence of Germany money in any disturbance, including I. W. W. plots. Wilson is expected to take a definite stand in the money case shortly. OPERATORS WANTED FOR U. S. MARINES Six hundred telegraphers are need- ed by the United States Signal Corps from Minnesota. Sevekral schools and Y. M. C. A’c already have class- es started to train those who have an inclination for this branch of military service—a most important one. Others are preparing to do so. The Dunwoody Institute in Minne- apolis is the most prominent one at present. Y. M. C. A.’s of Duluth and Cloquet also have classes. The men of the second and third draft, who are interested in this branch of ser- vice, will do well to begin their pre- liminary training at once. FARMERS AT CONFERENCE (By United Press) St. Paul, Sept. 18.—Six thousand farmers were expected here by to- night for the opening of the three- day Producers’ and Consumers’ con- ference regarding high cost of liv- ing, held under the auspices of the Non-Partisan League. ° CITY FATHERS GO THROUGH GRIST OF WORK; FIX POLLS FOR ELECTION The regular meeting of the city council Monday evening was quiet and uneventful. Aldermen Joanis, Hazen and Smith were absent. Ordinance No. 91 which reads to raise $6,000 by the issuing of bonds to be used for the improvement of the city hall, was given a third read- ing and carried. The vagrancy ordinance was given a second reading, and though at that time the ordinance was open to amendments, none were offered. The $2,000 bonds furnished by the Dailey & Fisk real estate and employment agency on application for an employment license, were ac- cepted. The health report of the state board of on the condition of the city water, was read and accepted and placed on file. The report showed that the water was in excellent con- dition so far as purity is concerned and safe for public use. On the recommendation of Alder- man Bagley of the water board, a motion giving the superintendent of the w,ter works power to see to the cleaning of the well points at the pumping station, was carried. At this point some discussion arose as to the adequacy of the present water system. It is understood that the Minnesota Electric Light & Power company will soon ask for. a new pumping contract on a new basis and the condition of some of the old- er and smaller water mains caused alarm. Alderman Bagley, who is a mem- ber of the water committee, and who during the recent water shortage gave much attention to the water problem. was able to give the coun- cil much information regarding the present water system. President H. M. Clark has also given the question "considerable attention and offered as a suggestion a future thought of in- stalling an entire new water system and a filtering plant somewhere in (Continued on Page Four) Gopher Troops Of Second Quota Going To Deming Camp Dodge, Ia., Sept. 18.—That enough Minnesota soldiers coming here in the second quota of 40 per cent of the first draft will be sent to Camp Cody at Deming, N. M., to bring the Minnesota guard regiments there to full war strength has been officially announced. The North Dakota field hospital regiment at Deming also will be brought to war strength from the first arrivals of North Dakota men. The men on arrival here will be assigned to the depot barracks, a war department reservoir from which to draw men to fill incomplete or decimated regiments. Arrangements have been made for the transportation of the first 2,600 men to arrive as soon as that number has reached camp. It is not unlikely considerably more than 5,000 men of the incre- “Called;,:wfilen ment to arrive here Sept. 19-24 will go to the depot brigade to be held for transport to Deming. It is also learned that the last increment of 15 per cent to come here will be as- signed to the depot brigade. The orders recelved from the war department are to fill all regiments at Camp Cody. Minnesota regiments at Cody are the First, Second and Third infantry organizations. How long the Minnesota men will be held in the depot brigade here, officials said, would depend on the manner in which local exemption boards follow instructions of the lo- cal registration officer regarding physical examination blanks and other records of each soldier. Com- plete records will shorten the stay of the Minnesota men here and en- able their assignment at Deming at an early date. Will Be Given Rousing Send Off; Exercises At Park Chairman G. W. Harnwell of the committee on arrangements for the entertainment of the drafted boys who will assemble in Bemidji next Thursday for the purpose of entrain- ment to Camp Dodge, Des Moines, Ia., reports that the following program will be carried out as closely as pos- sible: At 2:30 p. m. Thursday afternoon a parade will be formed near the Central school building lead by the band and followed by the school children carrying flags and other patriotic colors. Next in line will be the ‘““‘called men"” in automobiles, followed by the throngs which are expected here from all parts of the county. The procession will march down Beltrami avenue to second sgreet, west on Second street to Minnesota avenue, north an Minnesota avenue to Fifth street, east on Fifth street to Library park where a program will be given. In case of inclement weather the exercises will be given at the Elko theater. Exercises by the school children and addresses by Judge C. W. Stan- ton, Henry Funkley and Charles Hayden of Blackduck will comprise the chief features of the afternoon. At 6:30 o'clock the boys will be taken to the Presbyterian church where the Red Cross ladies will serve supper. The band and a spe- cial orchestra will furnish music during the evening's festivities. After supper the bhoys will be given the liberty of the city and fur- nished fickets for the shows. They will leave over the M. & 1. Friday morning at 8:15 o’clock. In order that all may take part in the exercises at the park, Mayor Vandersluis has issued a request that all places of business close Thursday afternoon from 2 to 5 o'clock. The boys will report to the local exemption board Wednesday and those who reside near here will re- turn home and report in Bemidji again Thursday. There will be 65 single men in the call. WHAT MEN WILL CARRY The local exemption board will advise all men of this increment re- garding the clothing which will be required. Here's what to take, nothing more: One old suit. Two hand towels. One comb. One brush. One small hand mirror. Two suits of light woolen under- wear. Four pairs socks. One toothbrush. NO SUIT CASES. FORTY FIVE CJ';"TS PER MONTH WAR s W‘““ N SECRETARY LANEIN FIERY SPEECH SAYS U. S. WILL FIGHT T0 BITTER END KANSAS IS SAFE Some ‘‘nut” started the ru- mor on Bemidji streets yester- day to the effect that the bat- tleship Kansas had been, sub- marined. Parents of Bemidji boys were much wrought up over the false report, which ap- parently was intended as a joke. The fellow who “pipe dream” is this in- had cordially vited to tell the public what kind of tobacco he uses. FOOTBALL SQUAD IN FIRST SCRIMMAGE “Doc’” Diedrich put his squad of high school warriors through their first skirmish last night and shifted the men here and there trying them out at the different positions. The skirmish was only a light workout, the high boys being lined up against a few graders and last year men. The lincup for the skirmish last night was: L. K. Knapp; Larson L. T. “Beals” Becker, left guard; center, Opsahl; rjght guard, “Bob- bie’” Naylor; right tackle, Harvey; right end, Simons; quarterback, Kit- tleson and Kenfield; left half, Doran; right half, “Galloping” Carl Tenn- strom; fullback, Whitney. The men will be shifted from one place to the other until the best combination is found. Tennstrom was the heavy hitter in the backfield last night, while the experienced playing of Opsahl, who i also a last year's man, strength- ened Lhe line considerably. The players will be given a black- hoard chalk talk by Coach Diedrich in the school house tonight in which he will explain the simpler football rules for the special benefit of the new men. THE BERMAN AGENCY TO REPRESENT TOWN- SITE COMPANY HERE The Berman Agency, with E. B. Berman in charge, will in the future represent the Bemidji Townsite com- pany in this city. The former rep- resentative was T. C. Bailey, who has answered the call of his country and is now at Fort Dodge, la. The townsite company owns a vast number of business and resident lots in the city and Mr. Berman expects soon to receive a complete revised list of these properties and will then push the sale of them. DOES NOT MEA MEAN PEACE (By Um(ed Press) London, Sept. 18.—The high offi- cials say that even if the German government indicates relinquishment of claim supremacy in Belgium, the British government will not regard the action as paving way to peace. (By United Press) Atlantic City, Sept. 18.—In scath- ing indictment of a Germany that seeks to master the world *“with high explosives and low intrigue,” Secre- tary of the Interfor Lane declares America was making full steam ahead in war and will continue fighting until the world has no cause to fear kaiserism. Lane spoke at an open session at the war con- vention in the chamber of commerce of the United States. ‘““We are de- termined on war, that is settled,” added Secretary Lane. CENTRAL POWERS REPLY NOT TO BE MADE PUBLIC (By United Press) Rome, Sept. 18— The Vatican will not make the Central powers' reply to the pope public until the pope and Vatican begin its annual re- treat the latter part of September. The Vatican indicates that prayers will be said for a just peace. As vet the Central powers' reply has not been received, but is expected shortly. MAY DRAFT 100,000 ADDITIONAL MEN FOR ARMY SIGNAL CORPS (By United Press) Washington, Sept. 18.—To fill the army signal corps the war depart- ment may decide on a draft of an ad- ditional 100,000 men. INTELLIGENT SHOPPING The public cap’ *do its bit" in keeping down ‘the high cost of liv- ing. It is a careless publig, acy cording to the last analysis, that lyas been largely responsible for many price increases in many in- stances, through the extravagance and unreasonable demands upon the merchants. It can be done by co- operating with merchants in the fol- lowing manner: Cut down deliveries. Carry home your purchases when possible, Shop early. Buy only that which you know you want and will keep: make no request for goods ‘‘on approval.” Select carefully, and PAY YOUR BILLS DEMANDS TO EXECUTE KORNILOFF CONTINUE United Press) (By Petrograd, Sept. 18.—Korniloff's fate is now in the hands of the pro- visional government. Complete de- fense hefore the special governmental commission which has been appoint- ed to investigate the cause of the general's revolt, has heen made, a full statement having been made in writing. Korniloff continues in strict confinement and guarded care- fully. The demand that he be execu- ted as an example still continues. Indictment Against Former I.W.W.Secretary, Dunning, Is Returned By Grand Jury GUNNER WM. MILLER LOCATED IN PRISON (By Inl(r-rl P’ress) Washington, Sept. 18.—Official information states that Wtiliam Mil- ler of Chicago, a member of the gun crew aboard the Campana which was submarined August 11, has been located in a German prison at Blan- donsburg. GOING TO ENLIST Frank McManus. son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank McManus of Dewey av- enue, who has lately returned from Canada, left last evening for Min- neapolis where he will enlist. In its session yesterday afternoon an indictment was returned against Jess J. Dunning, until run out of Bemidji, secretary of the Bemidji branch of the I. W. W_, charged him with advocating sabotage and dis- tributing literature bearing on the same. Dunning is out on bail and is out of the state at present. “No bill” was returned against Archie Sinclair, another member of the I. W. W,, and at one time secre- tary of the local office. The prin- cipal witness against him is a mem- ber of the naval milftia and is now in Philadelphia, failing to appear. The first criminal case to be taken up this morning was that of the State of Minnesota vs. Charles Swanberg, charged with robbing A. E. Kenley of $115.