Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, September 26, 1917, Page 1

VOLUME XV, NO. 224. HONOR ROLL MAN TO PENITENTIARY; HAROLD KIDD ONE OF HOLDUP PAIR Missing From the Ranks When Be- midji Bade Good Bye to Her Sturdy Sons. HAD BRUTALLY ATTACKED A WOUNDED VERDUN VETERAN / With Alex Monroe Invite Acquaint- ance to Auto Ride; Beaten Robbed of Medal. Instead of wearing the khaki of a defender of the Stars and Stripes, Harold Kidd of Bemidji will don the garb of a convict in Stillwater peni- tentiary for a term of from one to fifteen years for assault and robbery. And strangely enough the victim of his attack was a veteran of the ter- rible fighting at Verdun on the French front when the famous *“Prin- cess Pat” Canadian regiment was all but wiped off the e of the earth, swept by a terrible :ire from the Ger- man guns at Verdun. With Kidd goes Alex Monroe, a pal of Kidd, also found guilty of par- ticipating in the attack. Kidd was found guilty by a jury in district court late yesterday aflernoon. Victim of ‘Friends.” Several weeks ago John McGllvery, an American and a Minnesotan, came to Bemidji. Before the European war broke out he was a cook in lum- mer camps in Minnesota and had the appearance of being a pretty de- cent sort of a chap. He had been two years on the hospital list from terrible wounds received while fight- ing with the famous Pats. He en- listed with the Canadians and in the crimson Verdun slaughter a shell tore a great gap in his right thigh close to his body and the wound was held together after hospital discharge with a silver wire. A piece of shrap- nel also tore a chunk from an arm and the scars mutely told the tale. Honor Medal Stolen. . The survivors of that horrible butchery were each given a medal of honer, the “Princess Pat” medal, af, twerity-dollar gold piece suitably en- graved, and this was one of McGil- very’s proudest possessions. While McGilvery was in Bemidji he met several supposed friends, two of whom were Kidd and Monroe. One evening they invited him to take a ride in an auto which he accepted and when near the fair ground they attacked him, beating him badly, robbing him and throwing him from the car insensible, where he lay un- 51 next morning before regaining flis senses. Even the precious medal —~ was taken. _«/ McGilvery made his way to the police station and reported the af- fair and Chief Ripple got on the job. A mysterious “tip” was received af- ter scouring the city and the chief and McGilvery made their way to a swamp west of Bemidji. After a brief search the chief spied a couple of men crouching in a dense thicket and called McGilvery. With drawn revolver the chiéf ordered the men to come out and they obeyed. They were the two that had committed the brutal attack and were held to the district court. McGilvery With Arm Mr. McGilvery in the United States army. His wounds prevented him seeing active service but his experience both in militar; and as a camp cook, were eagerly accepted and he is in the commissary department of the army. On the honor roll of the first draft quota to leave Bemidji for Camp Dodge appeared the name ‘‘Harold Kidd.” He had been certified as a member of Beltrami’s first honor con- ingent but when the call of the roll was made he was missing—await- ing his fate for the brutal attack. Today is Yom Kippur, the day of atonement of the Jews throughout the world, the greatest feast of the Jewish year. It commenced at sun- set last evening and will continue until sunset this evening and the “observant Jew neither eats nor drinks, but devotes the day to fer- vent worship. Yom Kippur is dis- tinctive among Jewish holidays for it is not associated with nature or with their history. the searching of the heart to find union with the God of the world. The fast originated in Biblical times, and is described in the six- teenth chapter of the book of Le- viticus. In those days the people fasted and afflicted themselves, while the high priest made atonement for » entire house of Israel. This fonement was made in ancient fash- ion by sacrifices, and especially by the symbolic rite of driving the scapegoat into wilderness to away the sins of the people. New prayers take the place of sacrifices. In modern Judaism prayer js the right form of approaching It is a day for bear| has since’ cnllsted A SPEND HOLIDAYS IN WORK College girls from all parts of Lan- cashire and Cheshire volunteered to spend their holiday this year moss gathering in Shropshire. They sleep under canvas and lead a camp life. The photograph shows two stalwart girls of the camp dressed in their out- door attire, which includes smocks, puttees and breeches. Retract, Or I'll Sue, Says LeagueHead ¢By--United Press) St. Paul, Sept. Press and Dispatch that unless in six days they retract the alleged libelous ,attacks upon him and th= 1eague he will sue the papers for $500,000 for libel. POULTRY ASS'N MEETS TOMORROW EVENING The Beltrami County Poultry as- sociation will meet tomorrow evening at 8 o’clock at the Commercial club rooms and it is urged that all mem- bers be present. The meeting will be important for the reason the state now allows up to $400 for prizes for poultry shows and the Bemidji association is entitled to participate in this if properly provided for. MOTHERS GUESTS OF HENDRIXON TONIGHT So many of the mothers of the members of the Bemidji naval mili- tia, now on the Kansas, have ex- pressed a desire to see and talk with Leigh Hendrixon, home on a brief leave, that Secretary Lamson of the Commercial club has kindly ar- ranged an informal reception for the mothers at the club quarters this evening at 8 o’clock, when Mr. Hen- drixon will be present. Yom Kippur,Atonement Day of Jews, Being Observed God. Jews devote the Day of Atone- ment to prayers for the forgiveness ! of their sins. They avoid all ordin- ary and sordid interests on this Sab- bath of Sabbaths. The fasting is abrogated, however, for children, old people and the sick, or in times of famine and pestilence, or such con- tingencies as are incident to the de- privations of war. The aim of Yom Kippur is atone- ment through prayer and repentance. These contain no element of media- tion through either a redeemer or a sacrifice. The only truse repentance comes through change of heart and an effort to do better. Each human being stands before his Maker seek- ing in honesty to make his record clean. A feature of Yom Kippur is the Memorial service. Men and women think of their dear departed and of the great and good who served man- kind. when many brave men are offering up their lives, fervor animates {1 prayers by which their memory is honored, and their dieals are pre- served. 26.—A. C. Town- ley, Nonpartisan League head, today served notice on the St. Paul Pioneer Especially in times of stress.! BIG ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN PLANS FOR BEMIDJI ARE BEING PREPARED Commercial Club’s Publicity Com- mittee of Jefferson Highway Starting Inportant Task. MEANS MUCH TO BEMIDJI; WILL DRAW HUNDREDS HERE Two Pages Each Month in Jefferson Highway Declaration Wil Boost the “Magic City.” ° The Commercial club publicity committee of the Jefferson Highway has been actively engaged in getting rcady for the big advertising cam- paign calculated to herald Bemidji’s charms and enterprise through- out the United States, t hrough the medium of the Jefferson Highway Declaration, the monthly magazine published by the Jefferson Highway association, and Bemidji will have keen competition from other Minnesota cities through which the highway passes for the business germinated by the highway Boosting Bemidj Like in many other cit es. the Be- midji Commercial club has contracted for two pages in the Declaration which has a circulation of over 10,- 000 among auto owners along the route of the highway and scattered through other states. Omne of the pages is to be devoted to set(mg forth Bemidji’s advantages for vis: ors and in a business way in story form, the other page to be devoted to advertising, One-half of the ad- vertising page will be at the disposal of enterprising business men and the other half will be devoted to commu- nity advernslng s Rare Chance. The ‘half whlch will be for the advertising of enterprising boosters will have eight spaces only and these are to be sold to the highest bidder on a date yet to be announced. The tunate to secure them. month on a contract for not less than one year. This year the Jefferson Highway was responsible for bringing hun- dreds of new visitors to Bemidji and its value was plainly indicated in many ways Next year it will be greatlly increased, owing to the pub- licity to be given the highway and Bemidji will get her share of the benefits. NO IMMEDIATE CHANCE OF GERMAN REVOLT BELIEF OF AMERICA (By United Press) Washington, Sept. 26.—American officials believe there is no immedi- ate chante of a revolution in Ger- many to overthrow the kaiser. While official advices indicate a growing discontent within the empire, par- tieularly among the women, auth- orities conclude the Germans are so used to the kaiser's domination that there will be no upheaval until fur- ther casualties open their eyes to the stupidity of the living under such an autocracy. On this theory, Secretary of War Baker and Secretary of the Navy Daniels are laying plans for two or more years of war. Mcantime, advices indicate the va- tican is waiting for America to sce the light. It is convinced the kaiser cannot be overthrown and believes the American people will not stand for such sacrifices as the allics have already made. The pope believes there can be no ‘‘victorious peace.” American officials declare if the Germans continue dumb to kaiser- ism, force, fire and steel will event- ually compel them to change their minds. SUBJECT OF NORWAY ENLISTS FOR THE U.S. Tom Johnson, formerly employed by the Crookston Lumber company, and also with Tom Smart, has en- listed in the quartermaster division at the local recruiting office, and left ferson Barracks. Mr. Johnson is a Norwegian and not a citizen of the United States but was perfectly willing to go to the front and fight for Uncle Sam. The officers who have charge of the local recruiting office are very much pleased with their success thus far. LEAGUE WILL CO-OPERATE (By [United Press) St. Paul, Sept. 26.—The Non Par- tisan League will co-operate to help reduce the high cost of living at the request of the Public Safety commis- sion. spaces are suitable for advertising of hotels, garages, real estate, tire repairs, .efc., and similar lines-ind will be of much value to those for- The mini- mum price for each space is $5 per this noon for Duluth, enroute to Jef-| NOT YESTERDAY’'S NEWS, BUT TODAY'S NEWS TODAY---BY THE GREAT UNITED PRESS BEMIDJI DAILY PIO BEMIDJI. MINNESOTA. WEDNESDAY EVENING. SEPTEMBER 26, 1917. MASS AT ALTAR OF SNOW In the shadow of the lofty moun- tains of the Carso at this impressive white altar of suow a priest Is cele brating a military mass. I1is congre- gation is made up of Ituliun soldiers, who are battling in the snow-clad mountains to wrest lands peopled by Italinns from the dominion of the Aus- trians. A broad ray of the sun was shot down through the snow-covered mountain peaks and has beautifully illuminated the altar in front of which the priest Is praying. Clark Secures Pine Sold By Government The Clark Pole & Tie company of Bemidji was the successful bidder for the pine sold today by the gov- ernment on the Red Lake Indian agency, the company securing prac- tically 80,000,000 feet of white pine and Norway pine. There were nine bidders and the successful bid was $14.10 per thou- sand for white pine and $13 per thousand for Norway pine. This afternoon the sale of the ce- dar on the tract will be sold. 1t is stated this will occupy most of the afternoon. FARMERS’ CLUB TO MEET NEXT SUNDAY The Lammers’ Farmers club will Sunday afternoon at the farm of J. A. Hallin at 11 o’clock. Bueford M. Gile, head of the Bemidji school ag- ricultural department, will be among the speakers. On October 3 the Liberly Farmers’ club will meet at the Fladhammer farm at which Mr. Gile will also speak. SIX MORE ARE KILLED BY GERMAN RAIDERS (By United Press) London, Sept. 26.—Not more than two machines penetrated our defen- ses, Lord French feported today on last night’s German air raid. Six were killed and 16 injured. A sec- ond group of raiders was driven off. JUNIORS AND SENIORS HOLD CLASS ELECTIONS With the opening of the third week of school the various elasses in the ligh school are beginning to organize for the year and class elec- tions are being held. All of the classes are large this year and an un- usual amount of interest in class af- fairs is being shown by the stu- dents. Later in the year it is plan- ned that interclass contests will be held in declamaztory and debate. The Junior and Sophomore classes held meetings yesterday afternoon after school and elected their offi- cers for the year. The Junior offi- cers are: President—Avis Cameron. Vice president—Theodore Willits. Secretary and treasurer—Margaret Rood. Class advisor—Miss Door. Those elected by the Sophomore class are: President—Richard Cota. Vice president—Gladys Gainey. Secretary and treasurer—Ted Sex- ton. Class advisor—Miss Alice Austin. All of the officers elected are en- thusiastic school workers, Junior President Miss Cameron having won first place in the high school de- clamatory contest during her Fresh- man year, and Sophomore President Richard Cota was last year an ac- tive leader in the Student Body Or- ganization. ¢ PIONEER" DISCOVERS SHOWER BATHS IN MODEL CROOKSTON CAMP big fellow next the news writer got busy. Whether he thought his new acquaintance looked like a Bel- gian refugee or a human lath is neither here nor there but whan that big ‘“buddie” had finished and sort of commenced to take inventory to ascertain if anything was lacking at the end of the table whereat sat the newcomer held everything listed in the catalog. No Excention Here. The meal was eaten in silence. Not a sound of conversation was heard. As soon as each finished he hurried out to sit around and rest and chat before resuming work. As the newspaperman rose and paused at some distance from where he had sat to speak to a friend upon the ex- cellence of the meal a sprightly young waiter stepped up quietly and in a low tone politely explained, ““No talking is allowed in the dining room,” and the reporter smilingly heeded the admonition, although he was slightly puzzled at the mandate. Outside the incident was narrated to one of the men and the reason asked. “That's the rule,” he explained. “You see if the men were allowed to talk while they were eating they'd never get through. They'd gel to arguing and chewing the rag and ball everything up. Now they finish sooner and do their talking outside.” And that’s just what the newspa- perman did. st in Loeeing. One nllmtee (thrgc h:’lzgtl!ntficum skid- ders was at work and ponderous as it was, it was as docile and obedient to the touch of the engineer in charge as a silk poodle. From a long stout steel cable, securely fastened far up_on the.thick trunk of a glant Norway pine, ‘“somewhere in the forest” tenactles of steel were deftly fastened around big logs here and there and at a signal by an elec- tric wire operator, also ‘“somewhere,” the spools of the skidder commenced to wind up their threads of steel and from afar came through the air giant logs bound together by bonds of steel. Like a baby these loads of logs were picked up and brought to the skidder and to waiting flat cars. They were as deftly placed alongside a flat car and again the skidder pick- “Excuse me, but would you like to ?take a shower bath before you g0 A representative of the Pioneer quickly turned and looked into the face of a husky human inhabitant of the tall forests of northern Minne- sota. The newspaperman realized fully that he was ‘‘a stranger in a strange land’’—a lumber camp of the Crookston Lumber company, Camp No. 6, to be explicit—six miles east of Kelliher, straight by a logging road into the heart of the towering pines, but he hadn’t been there long enough to know just what was meant by the ‘“shower bath” and he won- dered whether he was being taken for a ‘“tenderfoot’” (which he was) and that some exciting and unusual experience was all staged for him as the victim of the performance, but— A shower bath, hot and cold wa- ter, WAS in waiting. Yes, and in a lumber camp. Mind Picture Vnu}uhes. When a Ploneer visitor dropped off the ‘bizzizer,” or whatever it was, Superintendent William Betts (everybody calls him “Bill”’) of the camp took the newspaperman out on over the C. L. Co. Timber Line from Kelliher, he was told he was in a lumber camp in the dense forest of Northern Minnesota. But he hardly believed it and looked and looked in vain for something to shock him. He was not easily shocked but had heard and read so much of “lumber camps” and “lumberjacks” he was prepared for something sort of su- pernatural and his mind picture was punctured squarely in the center and illusion had evaporated before he had gone ten feet. Al mi‘m“‘&r?é“%l‘ul{‘““i& make it an ideal village was 'a town hall and a movie show and it wasn't long be- fore the visitor was looking for the picturesque as he had read “in the book.” But it wasn’t there. It might have been once upon a time, as narrated, and the men might have been lumberjacks, but never a husk- ier, better appearing, courteous, good natural bunch than at Camp No. 6, and there were ncarly a hundred of them, while by late fall there will be close to 300. “Knock Off” for Dinner. It was about a half mile from camp when the whistle sounded for the men to cease work. It was 11 o'clock and in waiting was a log- ging train with a large flat car with seating facilities, and onto this climbed the men to be conveyed to the camp for dinner. Arrival at camp every mother’s son of 'em hur- ried for his quarters and when they were ready for the midday meal there were scoured hands and arms, faces that looked as if they had been run through a laundry and hair neatly combed. With that bunch went the newspaperman and into a spacious dining hall with long ta- lbes covered with spotless white oil- cloth, set with a menu that would make a war profiteer turn pink with envy. The writer sat at the far end on one side of a long table. His next door neighbor was a big husky chap who was a good pal, but rather re- ticent. The cause was learned la- ter. ed them up and loaded them ready for transportation to the mills. And so it went, the clearing of the for- ests by the latest operation in log- ging. ' Survev of the Camp. But to zcl back to the camp where the men live. The *“bunk houses’ are really comfortable homes. They are buildings wide and spacious, well ventilated and arranged specially for the comfort of the occupants. There is a heater in the center of each building for warmth. Long tables, well lighted, furnish the men means to sit and read, write, their time with play games and as fancy suits. On each side of the building are steel frames supporting woven steel wire spring beds, cach equipped with a heavy mattress and proper cover- ings. Yes, and even mosquito screens were draped around each bed. Each of the structures are scrupul- ously clean and neat and here the woodsmen are ‘“‘at home.” Officials of the camp and engi- have their own comfortably oceupy Nothing Missing There. A slant down that long mhle and —boiled potatoes, steaming; boiled pork, neatly sliced; boiled cabbage, corn bread, baked beans, white bread, large square crackers, cakes, doughnuts, pickles, pie, pots of tea, pure water and the Lord only knows what all, all as appetizing as could be. Yes, and a young man waiter to attend to the wants of the diners. A scrupulously clean tin plate, tin cup, knife, fork and spoon was placed in proper position and that neers and others homes, each furnished and to suit the occupants. Supplies of the Best. There is a large root (‘olhr just finished, which has a large storage capacity and ready for the coming of cold weather when it will be stocked to its capacity. A peep in- to the warehouse disclosed a scene like the interior of a wholesale gro- (Continued on last page) Trial of Jess Dunning Is Called; One Of The Bunch Fired By Bemidji Citizens The trial of Jess Dunning, former secretary of the Bemidji branch of the Industrial Workers of the World, was called today and the work of getting a jury commenced. Consid- erable difficulty was experienced in getting jurors and it will be late this afternoon before the panel is completed. Dunning is charged with advocating sabotage and distributing literature of the propaganda. Defending Dunning is Represen- tative George Seigel of St. Paul, who is serving his first term in the leg- islature. Bemidji needn't feel agrieved over the action of Mr. Sei- gel in defending one of the I. W. W. bunch the citizens fired out of their city, for Mr. Seigel was one of those who voted for the Bemidji Normal school, and this is his first visit to Bemidji. “Had no idea Bemidji was what it is,” said Mr. Seigel today. ‘‘This is the first time I was ever here and to find a city like Bemidji with wide paved streets and all modern im- provements is more than I can hard- ly realize. The people are all wide awake and there is an air of pros- perity here equalled nowhere. It certainly is beautiful and tomorrow 1 am going out to see the site of the new normal. Bemidji seems an ideal spot for a normal school and I am glad I voted for it.” Representative Seigel was chair- man of the legislative committee which probed the labor difficulties in the woeds and mines early this year.