Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, October 11, 1917, Page 1

1 \ PLAY VOLUME XV, NUMBER 236. PATRIOTS MEET AT COURT HOUSE TO INVESTIGATE LOAN CAMPAIGN Sixteen Townships Represented By Officers; Spirit and Interest On Every Hand. LOYAL CITIZENS ADDRESS GATHERING; URGE ACTIVITY ey -Meeting Tomortow Afternooy, When Committees Will Be Named for City of Bemidji. At the meeting of the officers of the different townships at the court house yesterday, sixteen of the 34 townships were represented. While the representation should have been larger, nevertheless the spirit and in- | . 'Move ToQust terest shown was very good. Dr. G. M. Palmer explained to the board that they were entitled to call upon the members of the Public Satety commission in each’' township to sist them in selling bonds and thnt it was the duty of each one of them to work when called upon. Thomas gvrooexph "'12?' to them about making donations to furnish supplies for the 352d infantry. Mr. Torrance told them of a number of different ways to answer definitely some of the arguments that might be brought up by the people who are inclined to a be a.little dissatisfied with the administration. \ Mr. m&’\??k.'xpi.ufi“ 't'he nature of the work and gave some of the arguments -that should be used in persuading people to buy bonds. The subscription cards were distributed to each officer individually after the meeting and the use of the blue card was carefully- explained. This blue card is to be used only when a man shows ap antngunlntlc dispost- tion to the bond. Will 5 To buy when 119‘1 the opinion of the solicitor, ab.e tq buy, his name and address and statpments made by him are to be put on this card which is to be mailed to the proper gov- -erament -offtcérs: antl ‘maintained : in their files, Mr. Brooks will write| at once to the officers of the differ- ént townships which were not rep- resented. ‘Cards will be sent them and the letter explaining as fully as pos- sible the manner in which they are to be used. ting Tomorrow. A meeflleleg is c;rhg(‘l for tomorrow afternoon ‘at 4 o'clock at the Com- mercial club rooms and it is urgently equested that every business man in the 'city make a great effort to be present. Committees will be ap- pointed at that meeting to sell bonds in Bemidji proper. Bemidji has a reputation throughout the state for being alive and putting }hlngs over. Surely %:lenri‘c'llj,lo%'ng‘ l:r‘ifng to fall down on this proposition. Every’ man should come to the meeting at the club. You will not be any more apt to be appointed on the commit- tees than if you were not there. Whether a man comes to the meet- ing or not he should appoint him- self as a committee of one to sell at least two or three bonds to his most intimate friends. If this is done, Bemidji will make good as she al- ways has. Be at the meeting at the Commer- cial club at 4 o’clock Friday after- noon without fafl. If Germany should win, the fate of your home will be the fate of the _homes of the Belgians. Buy a Liberty Bond, and sell, too. FOR RED CROSS The Bemidji International Jazz orchestra left this morning for Verndale where they will furnish music at a Red Cross benefit dance. The orchestra will also play for dances at Hewitt and Vergus before returning to Bemidji Monday. In Exciting A large timber wolf, and a “fliv- ver” driven by William Smith of the Gamble-Robinson company, “fliv- vered” a neck and neck race Wednesday on the highway between Kelliher and Blackduck. The deci- sion was awarded to “Bill” by three competent judges whose reputation for truth and veracity have never been questioned, the wolf having failed to finish under the wire, ac- cording to their report. At the appointed time, Mr. Wolf took his position on the edge of the highway and upon approach of the “flivver” darted down the road im- .mediately in front of the machine. Although “Bill” had a flying start, Mr. Wolf took the lead from the jump off. “Bill” stepped on the “buzzer” and so did the wolf, and away they sailed. “Did we go? You don't know what running is. We passed three rabbits going the and a flying partridge, Chancellor In TheReischtag (By United Press) Amsterdam, Oct. 11.--A formidable and open movement has been start- ed in the Reichstag to oust Chan- cellor Michaelis and Vice Chancel- lor Helfferich and reinstate von Hollweg, it is reported in a Berlin dispatch. Chancellor Michaelis’ peace terms received little applause in the Reichtasg . GERMAN MUNITY INTERESTS AMERICA (By Untted” Press) ™~ . T Wlshin;ton, O¢t. ) 11.—Leading cabinet members today declared the mutiny in the German fleet is by far the most significant happening in Germany since the war started. The mutiny signifies they realize Ger- many is perhaps in the ultimate beaten. The navy and state departments believe the German mutiny is per- haps the largest striké toward dem- ocracy in Germany that has leaked out. They regard the mutiny as far worse than indicated by official ad- mission. ROOSEVELT MAY BE NAMED U. S. MAJOR GENERAL Springfield, Mass., Oct. 11.—The Republican today says: ‘Colonel Theodore Roosevelt may be given a commission as a major general and authorized to raise a division to be recruited possibly from New Eng- land alone. At least it is intended that it shall be organized and equip- ped here. It is stated opposition in Washington which forced defeat of the original plan of a Roosevelt di- vision is diminishing. “The regular army and national guard have no wbeen well taken care of and sending a force to France un- der Roosevelt will not mean a slight- ing of the established forces and of- ficers.” P. M. MAKES CALL Axel Ringborg, postmaster at Bag- ley, passed yesterday in Bemidji. Ford CarBeats Timber Wolf Race On Road same way,” declared “Bill"” Brown- ing, who was one of the party and also acted as a judge. “‘The speed- ometer registered alright the first mile, but after the ‘flivver’ and wolf got well under way the dial busted, which would indicate that we were ‘going some.’” Within several hundred yaras of the “wire” Mr. Wolf decided to quit the race, and “hit” for the tall and uncut, which he did in spite of the protests on the part of the judges and “Bill” Smith. The other mem- bers of the party were George Ellet- son of Bemidji and F. J. Kiernan of St. Paul. The boldness on the part of the wolf confirms repeated reports from settlers in that vicinity of the grow- ing familiarity of wolves in settled communities. No one in the party carried a weapon so the $7.50 bounty offered by the county for wolved has not yet been claimed. BEMIDJL. MINNESOTA. THURSDAY EVENING OCTOBER 11, 1917. TORPEDO LEAVING TUBE OF ‘BRITISH DESTROYER HOW TO SEND CHRISTMAS PACKAGES TO FRIENDS WITH ARMY OVERSEAS dr'eu., ner the name and address of the Recognizing the usual significance of the coming Christmas to American soldiers abroad, who undoubtedly will be the recipients of numerous gifts from relatives and friends at home, the postoffice department has made special arrangements to effect timely delivery of all parcels address- ed to the American Expeditionary Forces overseas. Mail lrom Bemidji should be post- ed by Nov 15 to insure its delivery in France by Christmas, according to Postmaster Ritchie. Mr. Ritchie has received the following instructions for wrapping parcels and for post- age, which he has instructed clerks to give to those wishing to send gifts to the soldiers: All parcels must be covered with wrapping of sufficient strength to re: sist the wear and tear of transporta- tion but the covering should be put on to allow easy inspection of the contents. This is necessary as a censorship precaution. Parcels must be fully, correctly and legibly addressed and conspicu- ously marked ‘‘Christmas mail.” The addressee’'s company, Tregiment or other organization, followed by the words ‘““American Expeditionary Forces” should appear in the ad- TEUTON PAPER SAYS TROUBLE IS BREWING AMONG THE LABORERS The Hague, Holland, Oct. 11.— The Arbeiter Zeitung, a German pa- per published in Zurich, says trouble is brewing among the German labor- ers in the war industries of the em- pire. It is their intention at this time, according to this paper, to force peace through a general strike. The military authorities in charge of war industries have already given warn- ing that any strike however short, will be regarded as high treason and punished accordingly. The Social Democrats are trying to check the movement, but lack the power to do 80 because the so-called minority So- cialists now include by far the great- er number of the 'laborers in Ger- many. The paper concludes by say- ing: “The revolutionary labor organi- zation sees a great strike rapidly ap- proaching by reason of the frightful economic conditions prevailing in Germany.” EVERY ARMY UNIT NOW REPRESENTED IN FRANCE, SAYS REPORT (By United Press) American Army Field Headquar- ters, France, Oct. 11.—Every branch | of the American army is now repre- sented in France. Heavy and light artillery and some cavalry are now preparing for fighting in the serv- ice. 'DEATH LURKS IN FALLEN ELECTRIC WIRE (By United Press) St. Paul, Oct. 11.—Several men narrowly escaped electrocution this morning, and South St. Paul's in- dustries were left without power when a strong wind broke high volt- age wires. Some of the men were slightly shocked. In the upper left hand cor- sender must be placed. In case a tag is used the addresses should be dupli cated on the package in case the tag is torn off. Attachments Prohibited. All parcels must be fully prepaid by stamps affixed, at the eighth zone rate of postage, or 12 cents for each pound or fraction. Patrons are cau- tioned against placing Red Cross stamps or other stickers on the ad- dress side of the parcels, as such mat- ter -i8 thereby rendered unmailable. In case Christmas stickers are put on the under side of the package care must be taken that they do not seal the wrapper, as sealed parcels are unmailable as fourth-class matter. Inscriptions such as ‘“Merry Christmas,” ‘‘Please do not open till Chribmas,” “Happy - New ' Year,” ‘““With best wishes,” and the like, .inay be phead on the covering of the parcels in such a manner as not to interfere with the address, or on a card inclosed threwith. The principal articles classed as unmailable are intoxicants of all kinds, poisons, inflammable matcrials, including friction matches, or com- positions which may kill or injure another or damage the mails. The parcels may not be registered or insured. GASOLINE CAN USED AS BOOZE CONVEYOR; SWANSONIS ARRESTED Frank Swanson, said to be one of the proprietors of the Grand Central hotel, was arrested yesterday after- noon by J. P. Brandt, head of the Indian agents, when Brandt discov- ered Swanson with a five gallon gaso- line can full of booze. Swanson, it is said, was in the act of filling a quart bottle from the can and also had filled other hottles. He was arraigned before United States Commissioner Simons and held in bonds of $1,000, which were fur- nished. ' BLACKDUCK PLAYS BEMIDJI TOMORROW Tomorrow the Bemidji high school football eleven meets Blackduck at the baseball park and interest in the contest is intense, owing to the good showing being made by the Black- duck team this year. The eleven is of unusual weight. The lineup of Coach Diedrich’s proteges will start as follows: Phibbs and Doran, left end; Opsahl, left tackle; Koors, left guard; Rako- center; Knapp, right guard; Grey (Captain) right tackle; Simons, right end; Tennstrom, left half; Whitney, fullback; Morse, left half; Kittleson, quarter. If the game proves a safe one for the regulars, subs will be sent into the line. NO FOOTBALL GAME WITH BORDER CITY H.S. There will be no foothall game be- tween the Bemidji high school eleven and the International Falls school team at International Falls, so the coach of the Border City boys has notified Coach Diedrich of the local team. The teams were to have play- ed late last month but the Interna- tional Falls coach called the game off as he did this time. The welching of the coach of the north staters leaves Bemidji's sched- ule with a hole in it. NOT YESTERDAY'S NEWS, BUT TODAY'S NEWS TODAY~-BY THE GREAT UNITED PRESS __BEMIDJI DAILY P FIRSTARREST OF SLACKERSMADEBY SHERIFE’S OFFICE AT TURTLE RIVER EXTRA! 5-0, Giants Win Over White Sox Polo Grounds, New York, Oct. 11. —Benny Kauff came into his own to- day when in the game between the New York Giants of the National league and the Chicago White Sox Kauff knocked two home runs in a score of 6 to 0 in favor of New York. Faber was on the slab for the Sox and Kauff took kindly to the red headed pitcher’s offerings. Hits came at opportune times and the two mighty swats of the Giant outfielder threw the huge crowd into a riot of joy. Schupp was on the mound for the McGraw crew and his excellent sup- port coupled with swell pitching, kept the Sox from getting around the paths. It was in the fourth that Kauff lammed out his first homer. In the seventh the Giants got another run across the pan and in the eighth Kauff poled another homer, with two more added besides. New York 00010013x—5 7 0 Chicago 000000000—0 7 1 GEIB WRITES “PIONEER” FROM BASE HOSPITAL A posteard received by the Pioneer from Cantanin George Geib of the 313th United States army cngineers at Camp Dodge, states tha! he is gettire along as well as could be ex- pected with his broken left leg, and that ii will be c¢hout two months before he will be ahle to leave the base hospital. Tle acciden: to Captain Geib was a pecinliar one. He was on the rear seat of a motorcyele with a comrade and met an ambulance on the same pavement. The motoreycle turned out on the pavement, which was slippery, to make way for the am- bulance when the machine skidded. Geib threw his left foot to the pave- ment to kcep the machine upright and the impact broke his left leg ahove tlie ankle. In his note, Cap- tain Geib says the cause of the acci- dent was the irony of fate, but the ambulance was on the job to take him to the hospital. L'FOLLETTE CHARGES MAY PROVE FAULTY, AUTHORATIVE BELIEF (By Unltod Press) Washington, Oct. 11.—With information on LaFulletie's speceh at St. Paul, the senite subeimmittee today postp.uned its ing until Monday t- collect details. Reports of secrct service men as to the Wisconsin ~enator's manner on the stage, points he cmpiasized and the manner of his attitude to- ward-the whole ciiestion of Anrerica's position in the war will be taken up. Authorities are inclined to thin: the charges against LaFollette are faulty bhecause of lack of proof of deliberate and wilful intention to in- terfere with the conduct of the war. 20 YEARS IN ‘PEN’ IS LOT OF TRAITOR| (By United Press) Davenport, Ta., Oct. 11.—Daniel H. Wallace, Chicago organizer of the League of Humanity, a pacifist or- ganization, was today sentenced to 20 years in a federal prison for vio- lation of the espionage law. RESERVE BANK FOR CINCINNATI Washington, Oct. 11.—Establish- ment at Cincinnati of a branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland was authorized by the Federal Re- serve Board. full! The first arrests of “slackers” in Beltrami county took place this morning when Deputy Sheriffs Den- ley and Skinvik went to Turtle River and brought to the county jail two alleged offenders, one giving ‘the name of Joe Lyons and the other Otto Hoffmeisterer. The pair will be arraigned tomor- row, and in the meantime will oc- cupy cells in the county jail. Hoffmeisterer is of German parent- age and was born and reared in the United States. He explained to Sheriff Johnson that the reason he failed to register was because he had been told not to. He also made ad- missions that proved he was within the law as to age. Lyons says he is a Canadian and didn't have to register. Being Locked Over. The sheriff's office has been quiet- 1y getting a line on slackers in Be- midji and Beltrami county and have been active in making personal in- vestigations. There are several un- der suspicion and are being watched and more arrests are to be made. Slackers Mav Register. A recent order permits all non- wilful slackers to register without punishment. Any who have failed may do so at once by reporting to Sheriff Johnson, John R. Morris at Williams, or Willlam Zauche at Bau- dette. Registration cards will be is- sued by any one of these. An unolficial report nas been re- ceived by Sheriff Johnson to the ef- fect that the outlook for the next call of drafted men would not be made before thirty dags. However, the date is a matter of unccrtainty. HERBERT HANNAH JOINS -FLIERS;. SECOND OF BROTHERS TO ENLIST Another one of the Hannah fam- ily has answercd the call of Uncle Sam, Herbert being the latest to en- list at the local recruiting station. He will report to Duluth tomorrow and leave for station in Illinois where he will be attached to a gov- ernment aviation training camp. He enlisted as a clerk. Mr. Hannah has been with the Crookston Lumber company for nearly two years. When the Fifth division of the Minnesota naval militia left for the eastern coast at the first call for the first line defense, Basil Hannah marched with the division of which he was a member. Thus one of the Hannah brothers is in the navy and the other in the aviation corps. Ray, w of the editorial department of the Sentinel, is the third of the brothers, His size prevents his enlisting and he says he will stay at home and write duck shooting stories. Rudolph M. Thome, who has heen with the Markham hotel for a year, § enlisted today and will also be sent § to Duluth for assignment. He is an expert chauffeur and auto mechanic & and should have no difficulty in se- curing a good berth. RAILROAD SEIZES COAL;~ GOVERNMENT ACTS (By UnHod Press) Washington, Oct. 11.—The gov- ernment came to the relief of the, Penngylvania railroad company to- day when it was announced that special priority orders would be is-] sued whenever necessary to care, fully for domestic users, munitions] plants and firms making necessaries. The Pennsylvania has been forced to confiscate coal shipments. Other] railways will also get similar relief. REMEMBER CLA CLASS MATE The Snplmmnre class presented John Harris, who has been confined] at the hospital for the past 11 days,)] having been operated on for appen dicitis, with a bouquet of roses, sof John would not think his mates had| forgotten him. He is improving right along and will he out of the hospital by Saturday night. He was allowed to get up last evening, but was unable to stand because he was| so dizzy. He expects to be back in school in a month or two. STRIKE PARALYZES PRODUCE BUSINESS Chicago, Oct. 11.—The produce business in Chicago was paralyzed| today when between 600 and 700 wagon drivers struck for more pay.| The commission firms affected num-] ber 300. %