Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, October 12, 1917, Page 1

i \ 7 Campaign. VOLUME XV. NUMBER 237. FIRST BILLION IS PASSED IN SALE OF BONDS; PEOPLE URGED TO BUY Big Drive Planned for the Last i Sixteen Days of the Loan M’ADO0 CALLS FOR HARD WORK ON PART OF PUBLIC Minnesota. State Banks Receive Warning Not to Fail in Aid- ing the Campaign. .(By United Press) Washington, Oct. 12.—The first billion mark was probably passed to- day in the Liberty Loan bond issue, but with this showing Secretary Mec- Adoo calls upon the people of the na- tion-for the hardest kind of work un- til the books are closed October 27. Big Drive Planned. ‘Washington, Oct. 12.—Only a fifth of the Liberty Loan has been subscribed in the first ten days. A big drive is planned for the last 16 days. - Banks Must Help. St. Paul, Oct. 12.—The state banks of Minnesota showing a disloyal at- titude toward the Liberty Loan may lose state deposits. The state de- posit board today adopted a resolu- tion favoring such action. N STRANGER PROUD TO REPRESENT BEMIDJI WITH NAVAL MILITIA One of the most interesting letters received in Bemidji from a member of the Bemidji naval division is that received by Secretary F. B. Lamson of the Commercial club from R. M. ‘Webb, signal division, aboard the U. S. S. Kansas. . L In explanation of a perhaps obs- cure point, Webb was a . total stran- ger in Bemidji when he enlisted and met Secretary Lamson. The latter took an interest in Webb and in re- turn Webb writes his appreciation and says he is proud to be a repre- sentative of Bemidji, a sentiment which rings true. The letter is post- marked aboard the Kansas, passed by the censor and is as follows: Sept. 17, 1917. F. B. Lamson, Bemidji Commercial Club, Bemidji, Minn. Dear Sir: Your kin dletter re- ceived and wish to express thanks for being remembered so kindly. I was a stranger in Bemidji until two weeks before we left, but dur- ing my short residence in Bemidji I became very much impressed with the prosperous air of your city. I am proud to be a representative of your city and any time the chance comes up to boost Bemidji I shall be only too glad to do so. Believing that I express the feelings of all the “boys,” I am Very truly yours, R. M. WEBB, U. S. S. Kansas, Signal Division, New York, N. Y. ANOTHEK DRIVE ON (By United Press) London, Oct. 12.—The troops began another drive over Flanders’ mud. HALSETH RETURNS FROM TRIP TO FRANCE Andrew Halseth, who left Bemidji with the naval militia in April, has written his sister, Miss Anna Hal- seth, chief operator at the North- western Telephone exchange, that he has safely returned from his second trip to France. The telegram was sent from Norfolk, Va. Mr. Halseth was the first member of the Bemidji division to make the trip across to France. British today N(ierman Cash Move To Prevent Peace| ...... x5 o 12me st PREPARIN Photo by American Press Assoclation. NO MORE ORDERED TO CAMP DODGE BEFORE OCTOBER 25 Camp Dodge, Des Moines, Iowa, Oct. 12.—Capt. Falkenthal, camp quartermaster, states no more men would be ordered to this cantonment before Oct. 25, when it is likely a call for the third increment of 18,- 000 men will be issued. This would leave the final 5 per cent of men from Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota and part of Illinois subject to call at a later date. WHALEY AS HOST Manager Whaley of the Elko thea- ter has extended an invitation to the Blackduck footbs11 team and the Be- 1midji high schco! foolhial team to be his guests a: the playhouvse this evening. DISMISSED ENVOY - FOUND. IN - HIBING (By United Press) Buenos Ayres, Oct. 12.—Count Luxburg, the dismissed German en- voy, is enroute to Buenos Ayres un- der a heavy guard. He had been hiding in an obscure Uruguayan ranch. When he was discovered he was forcibly searched and disarmed. He will be held under strict intern- ment until he can be started to Ber- lin. He grew violent when discov- ered. RUSSIA DEMOBILIZES TWO CLASSES OF WAR UNITS (By United Press) Petrograd, Oct. 12.—The minister of war today ordered the demobili- zation of ail troops, classes of 1895 and 1896, in the Petrograd district. MAYO COMMENDS U.S.DESTROYER FLEET (By United Press) Atlantic City, Oct. 12.—Rear Ad- miral Mayo, commander in chief of jthe Atlantic fleet, arrived today after an inspection visit to the American destroyer fleet in European waters. He is enthusiastic over the achieve- ment and spirits of the men. BRITISH CRAFT GRANTED uSk ur fhruvian PORTS Lima, Peru, Oct. 12.—The use of Peruvian ports by a British squad- ron has been granted by the govern- | ment. INDIANA VISITED BY HEAVY SNOW NOT YESTERDAY’S NEWS, BUT TODAY'S NEWS TODAY--- - BEMIDJI DA BEMIDJI. MINNESOTA. FRIDAY G “MURPHYS” FOR FAMOUS Here are the members of the Sixty-ninth, the famous Irish regiment of New York, now in camp at Mineola, N. Y., preparing potatoes for dinner. The regiment is now called the One Hundred and Sixty-tifth, since it was selected as art of the first national guard division to see service in I‘rance. Liberty Loan Affected By WorldSeries (By United Press) ‘Washington, Oct. 12.—The world’s series baseball games between the New York National league cham- pions and the Chicago White Sox of the American league is distracting interest from the Liberty Loan, of- ficials said today. They urge that the big drive be made after the base- ball series is closed. BRITISH TAKE OVER FOUR STEAMERS FROM SWEDEN (By United Press) London, Oct. 12.—Four Swedish steamers in British ports have been requisitioned by the government. INSURANCE REDUCED —. . ABy. United Press) .. .. ... 4 ‘Washington, Oct. 12.—A cut of 33 per cent in cost of insurance to the government for crews travelling thorugh the submarine zone is taken as further evidence of waning U- boat affectiveness. L’FOLLETTE SUMMONED T0 OPEN HIS DEFENSE (By United Press) ‘Washington, Oct. 12.—LaFollette was today summoned to open his de- fense against disloyalty charges at a meeting of the investigating com- mittee Tuesday. ! FILES ON CLAIM Frank McManus, Sr., returned on ‘Wednesday from Glasgow, Mont., where he had been for over four months, Mr. McManus has filed on a claim 40 miles from that place. His brother-in-law, Joe Brophy, who accompanied him to Montana, expects to return to Bemidji in about a month. ALLIED OFFICERS WILL TEACH AT CAMP DODGE Camp Dodge, Ia., Oct. 12.—Four officers of the English army and four of the French army, each accom- panied by one enlisted man will come to Camp Dodge about November 1 to instruct the men of the Eighty- eighth division of the National army in special branches to fit them for trench warfare abroad. The visiting officers will instruct at officers’ schools and the student officers will pass the knowledge on to the men. (By United Press) Toledo, 0., Oct. 12.—A full- fledged snowstorm is in progress in northwestern Indiana. Rain, start- ing last night, turned to snow. A Financed ‘Washington, Oct. financed Irish-American propaganda organizations in the United States as early as 1909 to combat the newly developed movement for celebration of 100 years of peace between Am- erica and Great Britain, President Wilson has learned from leaders in ~,the centenary celebration. Evidence Given Wilson. John A. Stewart of New York, chairman of the American branch of the centenary committee, who re- cently called at the White House, brought evidence that within five weeks after the announcement of the centenary plans early in 1909, Ger- man and Irish-American interestz in the United States formed a number 12.—Germany | of associations and leagues to foster | have ever gone from the Bowman interest in German affairs. Most of these organizations, Mr. Stewart informed the president, shortly became merged with the Am- erican Truth society, whose presi- dent, Jeremiah O'Leary, was men- tioned in the secret message to Count von Bernstorff from the Ger- man government, disclosed yesterday by Secretary Lansing. Bayonet fighting, bombing, both with hand and rifle grenades, and anti-gas instruction will be included in the course. MINNESOTA FARMERS BUYING MANY SHEEP| week has witnessed some of the largest shipments of livestock which vards. More than 5,000 sheep left in one day for Minnesota. Many Minnesota farmers are buying sheep from farmers of this district and large shipments have been sent to individuals in all parts of the state. LONG FIGHT AHEAD. Helena, Mont., Oct. 12.—Chancel- Development of the British-Ameri-|lor E. C. Elliott o fthe University of can peace centenary movement was| Montana, just home from a trip to combatted by the German propagand- | Washington, declares the war will ists in a multitude of ways, extend-| probably last five years and that the ing even to lobbying against bills[American people “may be submitted in state legislatures to promote suc-|to a series of iervous shocks” before cess of the centemary celebration|it ends. He would not explain his planned for 1914 and disarranged| words, saying he was in government by the war. [ service and could not go into details. LY F} VENING. OCTOBER 12, 1917. SIXTY-NINTH S/ : . NEW LAWYER COMES . T0 BEMIDJI, WILL * PRACTICE LAW HERE M. Ascham, who has heen a practicing attorney- in Minneapolis for the past two years, arrived in Bgmidji several days ago, one of his objects being to attend the wool g‘-o\vers' convention and incidentally look over the field for a location. Mr. Ascleam has concluded to re- mhin in Bemidji and has purchased the office equipment of John L. Brown, who contemplates leaving Bemidji within a short time. He has already assumed charge of Mr. Brown's offices and will look after such of Mr. Brown’s clients as wish to engage his services. He is of Norwegian parentage, Minnesota born, having resided at Hanley Falls, in this state. He is unmarried and in the prime of life. Being enthusiastic about this coun- try and city, Mr. Ascham is deter- mined to grow with the community, the success of which is a foregone conclusion. r“)!.J,,r.'Bl'owl:l has been in Bemidji for tife past nine years and has enjpyed a good law practice. He expects to ~take-up-his-work somewhere in the west. He will remain in Bemidji until late in the fall to close up his business matters and then spend the BY THE GREAT winter in travel throughout the west. REICHSTAG VOTES INCREASE IN GERMAN SHIPPING (By United Press) Copenhagen, Oct. 12.—The Ger- man reichstag has adopted a bill for the rebuilding of the kaiser's mer- chant fleet, Berlin dispatches today declare. LOOTERS DECORATED FOR HEROISM BY KAISER (By United Press) With the French army, Oct. 12— Documents found upon German pris- oners indicate that the German iron cross for heroism is now being given by the kaiser for exceptional ability in looting and destroying French villages and farm houses. A German private speaks of his hope of being decorated with thel heroic emblem because he discovered where an aged French woman had hidden her personal belongings. FORMER GREEK KING LIVES IN SWITZERLAND (By United Press) An Atlantic port, Oct. 12.—For- mer King Constantine of Greece is living with his family at St. Mor- itz, Switzerland, according to Amer- ican Minister Stivall of Berne who arrived today. TOPICS OF WAR T0 FEATURE MEETING St. Cloud, Minn., Oct. 12.—The League of Minnesota Municipalities will hold its fifth annual convention in St. Cloud Oct. 17 and 18. Presi- dent W. D. L. Hardie of the Uniou of Canadian Municipalities, and Pres- ident M. L. Burton of the University of Minnesota, and others will address the delegates. When the league determined to de- vote this year's convention largely to war topics, it went in search of a speaker who could tell from experi- ence how the war affected munici- pal life and government. It was de- cided to bring a man from Canada and the man selected is Mayor W. D. L. Hardie of Lethbridge. Mayor Hardie is not only the chief executive of his city, but is president of the Union of Canadian Municipalities. As such he has much first hand in- formation that he can give to Min- nesota municipal officials. He is scheduled to address the convention twice, once on the subject, “The Im- portance of Municipal Government in National Life,” and again on the question, “Which Shall It Be—‘Kul- tur or Civilization.” WOMEY TO FORM ' LEAGUE FOR SAVING _UNITED PRESS FORTY FIVE CENTS PER MONTH FOOD;, CAMPAIGN STARTSTOMORROW Nine Bombs On Lusitania Last Voyage New York, Oct. 12.—Further de- tails of German attempts to place bombs aboard allied ships in New York harbor in 1915 and 1916 have been given the police by Martin Il- sen, a German lawyer. Questioned in connection with the arrest of three suspects here, he indicated nine bombs were placed aboard the Lusi- tania before she sailed on her last voyage, the police declared. A plot to export tungsten, a metal used to harden steel, from this coun- try, on board the Scandinavian-Am- erican liner United States, in viola- tion of the espionage act and Presi- dent Wilson’s proclamation, was balked yesterday by federal agents, with the arrest of three men. The il- licit export of the metal, presumably for Germany, has been going on for some time, the United States attor- ney announced. BURNQUIST CALLS TO MINNESOTA TO BUY BONDS FOR LIBERTY The Pioneer last evening received a telegram from A. R. Rogers, chair- man of the Ninth Federal District Liberty Loan committee, which con- tains a statement from Governor Burnquist to Mr. Rogers regarding the Liberty Loan, as follows: Pioneer, Bemidji, Minn. Minneapolis, Oct. 10.—Gov- ernor J. A. A. Burnquist of minnesota in an official letter today to Chairman A. R. Rogers of the Ninth District Liberty Loan committee, calls upon all Minnesota and to rally to the Liberty Loan and show the world the liberty and patriotism of the American people.” “No investment can be safer or better,” said Governor Burnquist. “The money will be spent in our own country. Buy- ing bonds means saving the lives of our boys, saving our money and an early and righteous peace.” ANOTHER HAIG OFFENSIVE MEETS GREAT SUCCESS (By United Press) With the British armies, Oct. 12. —AIl first objectives in General Haig’s attack were swept over and taken in the first dash of another British advance. The success was achieved despite a sea of mud through which the men waded or swam. BULGARIA REPORTED TO INSIST PEACE (By United Press) London, Oct. 12.—The report that the kaiser is in Sofia has aroused a speculation here as to the extent of friction between Bulgaria and Ger- many. Rumors are that Czar Fer- inand of Bulgaria is insisting 'on peace. Tomorrow morning, bright and early, about thirty Bemidji women will “storm" the city from end to end, with a view to securing the housewives to pledge themselves, ‘“‘as far as their circumstances will per- mll,_" to carry out the directions and advice of the food administrator. The work will be under the di- rection of Mrs. H. C. Baer, who has been named chairman of the commit- tee having this part of the campaign in charge. Cards will be presented by the workers and every housewife will be asked to join the service of food conservation and become a mem- ber of the United States Food Ad- ministration organization. Pledee to Sign. The following is a copy of the pledge: To the Food Administrator, ‘Washington, D. C. I am glad to join you in the service of food conservation for our nation and I hereby accept membership in the United States Food Administration, pledging myself to carry out the directions and advice of the food administrator in the con- duct of my household, insofar as my circumstances permit. (Signed) Mrs. Wilson Conserves. Mrs. Woodrow Wilson was the first woman in the United States to sign this pledge and millions of others have followed her example. Mrs. A. E. Witting, who has been named county chairman of the wo- ° man’s depar! nt of the Public Safety commisSion, has completed the organization of local working clubs throughout the county and is in charge of the work. It was under her direction that the Bemidji or- ganization was effected and plans are now under way to organize a housewives’ league to keep in con- stant touch with the new ideas which will from time to time be advanced along lines of food conservation . Committees Named. First ward—Mesdames E. H. Denu, J. T. Tuomy, B. W. Lakin, O. H. Manaugh, R. L. Given, N. E. Giv- en, M. J. Brown, C. R. Sanborn, T. J. Welsh, W. N. Bowser and E. J. Letford. Second ward—Mesdames E. R. Ev- ans, W. Z. Robinson, G. M. Palmer, E. H. Smith, W. P. Dyer, E. F. Net- zer, E. A. Barker and C. A. Huff- man. Third ward—Mrs. John C. Parker is chairman and will name her com- mittee some time today. Fourth ward-—Mesdames G. M. Torrance, A. P. White, M. A. Spooner and Miss Donna Lycan. Fifth ward—Mrs. J. W. Smith and Miss Olson of that ward have been chosen. There will be added to this committee about ten more names and another committee for work in East Bemidji will be appointed. “Save the wheat, meat, fats and sugar and serve the cause of free- dom,” wil] be one of the slogans of these women hoosters. ENGLAND SEVERS CABLE TO HOLLAND (By United Press) Amsterdam, Oct. 12.—News that the PBritish government has termin- ated all commercial cable communi- cation between Holland and Eng- land, until Holland makes effective a complete embargo on certain war materials to Germany, was received here today with great uneasiness. It is the second severe blow leveled by the government. S e e New Ulm Pastor To Help Loan; Advocates Patriotism St. Paul, Oct. 12.—*I was born in Germany, but if the Fatherland has deserved a spanking, I am perfectly willing to help in administering it, although I will have to to do it with tearful eyes.” This was the reply of Rev. Chris- tian Hohn, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church of New Ulm, in answer to a circular letter from the Ninth district Liberty Loan commit- tee, asking him to assist in dispos- ing of the loan. “I shall certainly bring this matter to the attention of my people,” the letter said, ‘“and I feel confident those who can, will give all possible aid to the government. “Many of my people hail from Ger- many and most of the rest of them are German-Americans, but I have found, if properly lead, they make the best and most loyal citizens. “What our people need is whole- hearted sympathy from those who can appreclate their peculiar posi- tion. If they can be made to see the government has their interest at heart, they will gladly live and die for their adopted country. ‘““We are more than pleased that things are quieting down in New Ulm and, so far as I know, our peo- ple now have only one purpose and that is to win this war and bring peace and blessing to humanity.” Rev. H. G. Stub, St. Paul, was ap- pointed chairman of a committee of the Norwegian Lutheran Church of America which will work for the Liberty Loan. A. C. Floan, St. Paul, is a member of the committee.