Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, November 9, 1917, Page 1

‘. “mission has established VOLUME XV. NO: 261. £ P Jof liquor into Beltrami and Clear- “water counties are to stop at once ‘under an order issued by the Min- “nesota Public Safety commission, the “'first case on record where the com- £ a “bone ‘dry” zone anywhere in Minnesota. The order declares saloon’ licemses J4n that territory terminate Nov. 24. "It hits Baudette and Spooner, saloon ‘towns, and also checks the shipment ‘of liquor into other parts of the two <cqunties, which are mostly in the ‘Indian country but have been af- “flicted with blind pigs. i Saloonkeepers are prohibited dur- “ness from selling any liquor to be Wremoved from the- premises. This will prevent consumers from' laying in stocks. . The order is based on the recent ~gupreme court decision holding Bel- trami county to be dry under county — option, and on the provisions of the ; - T 3 £ Indian treaty, under which Clear- “water county also is supposed to be ‘dry. Order Served On Saloonmen. It was made to become effective October 25, but was only served yes- <terday on the carriers, the saloon- keepers and the officials of the two .counties. - The text. of the order fol-| ows: «No ¢ommon ‘carrier, or other’- carrier, shall' ‘accept intoxicat-. ing liquor .in ' any: -container-. ’. - whatsoever for shiprrent to any . point ~ within ultrami” ™ or™ ™ Clearwater county, Minnesota, and no;common carrier or other carrier shall transport into. said . counties or ‘either of them, in- toxicating liquor in any con- tainer whatsoever, or deliver the same to any ‘consignee at any point in said .counties or either of them. - “The sheriff of each of said .counties-and other peace officers therein shall seize any intgxi- cating liquor shipped into said .counties respectively in viola- tion of this order and forthwith _report such seizure to the com- mission for its instructionms, giving a description of the property seized and the names of ‘;-the carrier, consignor and con- signee. For Public Safety. “The- sale-of -intoxicating li- quor in said counties by licensed saloonkeepers shall henceforth be limited to liquor to be drunk on the premises where sold. No - saloonkeeper in either counties . aforesaid shall sell intoxicating liquor to be taken from the premises where sold or permit such removal therefrom, and the licenses of all saloonkeepers in the counties aforesaid and each of them, shall cease, expire and _terminate within 30 days from the date hereof irrespectively of any date othéfwise fixed for such expiration .or - termination, and after said period of 30 days no liquor shall be sold by any sa- oon in either of said counties. “This-order is-made in the inter- --estsof public safety, after ,an ~“investigation into the condi- ‘tions :existing in said counties and shall take effect and be en- forced as to.such carriers from “,and after Oct. 25, 1917.” The question of whether saloon- keepers may recover license fees for the unexpired terms of their licenses was held one for attorneys to de- cide, and the commission officers de- clined to discuss that phase of the ‘enects of the order. ‘German Text Ka_iser; St. Paul, Nov. 9.—Geérman _text books which laud German ideals, contain patriotic German poems and songs, pictures of the German ‘eagle and members of the Hohenzollern family are rated objectionable for use in Minnesota schools in a report from a special committee of teach- ers of German on an examination of nearly 300 texts made public by C. G. Schulz, state superintendent of public instruction. The report will be finally acted upon by the State Public Safety commission after it has been reviewed by Commissioner C. ‘W. Ames. Minneapolis, Nov. 9.—Shipments || ‘ing-the few days left for their busi-| IR )| afternoon at 2:30 CLOSEBELTRAMICO. 7+ BOOZE JOINTS; ALL ~ SHIPMENTS CEASE « w—f}'r i BEMIDJI BOYS WRITE OF Y.M.CA AT FRONT The value of the work being done by the Y. M. C. A, in the war was never better illustrated than the ex- perience of two Bemidji boys on the battle ground of France in letters home. . .And it is just this service that the Y. M. C. A. is doing. That's why the campaign is soon to open to belp the Y. M. C. ‘A, continue its sphere of activity and usefulness and for which an opportunity is soon to be given all patriotic citizens throughout the country, the state of Minnesota and Beltrami county. In a letter received yesterday by Mr. and Mrs. K. MclIver from their son, Claude, in ‘B’ company, Tenth engineers, ‘“somewhere” in France, he said: \ «I .now know something of \ the Y. M. C. A. work and if I ever get a chance I will do all T * can to help this work.” A letter received by Mr. and Mrs. R. Norbeck from Mr. Norbeck’s bro- ther, Oliver G. Norbeck, Seventh regiment, C. A. brigade, Battery K, algo ‘‘somewhere” in France, dated Sept. 18; 1917, stated: “Last night . we were treated i by the Y. M. C. A. to.a genuine . 'grand-opera. . Three of the most. famous ‘European singers * had.. the pleasure of entertaining me. ° If it ‘wasn't for.the.good work - -of this-institution life would be very empty over here.” These are but two instances of what the “Y” is doing for the Be- midji- boys now im foreign service and will do for others when they are sent across. SOCIALISTS IN ENGLAND SEND PLEA TO AMERICA London, Nov. 9.—The executive committee of the National Socialist party of Great Britain, which favors the continuance of the war until Germany is beaten, has sent an ap- peal to the national and internation- al Socialists in America to found an international organization of So- cialists in the allied countries. The appeal says the previous internation- al bureau was broken up by the bad faith of the German social Demo- crats. MUCH INTEREST IN MEETING SUNDAY A great deal of interest is being taken in the big mass meeting to be held in the Grand theater Sunday e o’clock when delegates to the big loyalty meet- ings to be held in St. Paul and Min- neapolis will be chosen. Reports have it that surrounding towns and this vicinity in general will be heav- ily represented. .If necessary,.an overflow meeting will be held. The program is of much interest, including band music, vocal selec- tions and the speaker of the after- noon will be Judge Stanton. ITALIANS CHECK GERMANS (By United Press) ‘Washington, Nov. 9.—The Italian rear guard is effectively’ delaying the invasion of the Teutons, says a cable from Rome today. Books Laud Will Be Exempted Eleven German books called un- desirable by the committee are: “Ein. Sommer in Deutschland,” Manley; “Gluck Auf,” Muller & Wenkebach; “Geschichte und Sage,” Gronow; “Im YVaterland,” Bacon; “Introduction, to German,” Pro- kosch; “Lern-and And Lenebuch,” Mosher & Jenny; “Writing and Speaking German,” Pope; ‘“Aus Dan- ischer Zeit,” Niese; ‘““Heimatklang,” “Hoeher aus die Kirche,” von Hil- lern, and ‘“Peter Moore,” Frennsen. “Die Wacht am Rhein” is one of :.,he German songs to come under the an. e e S T S B S e LAl OO sl TR PSS | R SRR A O o i R O e e e e o M AR R o S o S i el il e b S R R rying water-tank linings out of action. ‘Washington, Nov. 9.—President Wilson has issued his 1917 Thanks- giving proclaimation, calling on the nation, even in the midst of the sor- row and great peril of a world shak- en by war, to thank Goa for bless- ings that are better than mere peace of mind and prosperity of enter- prise. The - proclamation, fixing Thursday, November 29, as Thanks- giving: day, ‘follows: -, Better Than Peace of Mind, “It -has:been the honored custom of our people to turn in ‘the fruitful autumn of the year in praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God for his many blessings and mercies to us as a nation. i “That custom.we can follow now, even in the midst of the tragedy of a world shaken by war and im- measurable disaster, in.the midst of sorrow and great peril, because even amidst the darkness that has gath- ered about us we can see the great blessings God has bestowed upon us, blessings that are better than mere peace of mind and prosperity of en- terprise. Chance to Aid Mankind, “We have been given the oppor- tunity to serve mankind as we once gerved ourselves in the great day of our Declaration of Independence, by taking up arms against a tyranny that threatened to master and de- base’ men everywhere, and joining with other free peoples in demanding for all the nations of the world what we then demanded and obtained for ourselves. ' One Mind: One Purpose. “In this dgy of the revelation of our duty.not only to defend our own rights as a nation but to defend also the rights of free men throughout the world, there has -been vouch- Returns In ‘Ohio - Show Stato“Wet” (By United Press) Columbus, 0., Nov. 9.—One coun- ty unofficial and the rest of the counties officially give the wets a majority of 1,066 in the recent wet and dry election throughout the state. It is regarded as certain that ;llle wets have won by a narrow mar- n. DECLARES REVOLT WILL AROUSE JAPAN (By" United Press) Chicago, Nov. 9.—Baron Megal, head of the Japanese financial mis- sion to the United States, today de- clared the new developments in Russia will evoke the sympathy of the Japanese government and peo- ple for the Russian provisional gov- ernment. COSSACKS HAVE PLANS (By United Press) Geneva, Nov. 9.—Russian cossacks are said to be forminy groups in separate governments, the plan be- ing a confederation for Russia. BEMIDII MINNESOTA, FRIDAY E KS MORE: “WATER WAGON” A Be ThankfulDespite War, Wiison’s Word To Nation e b e o et TODAY--BY TH{ & “LOAD FOR CAMELS Camel belonging to British troops operhtlng on the Palestine front car- The water problem is one of the most serlous of those that confront the Brittsh In that fleld of conflict. ~—— safed us in full and inspiring meas- ure the resolution and spirit of unlt‘s’aél action. “We have been brought to 'one mind and purpose. A new vigor of common counse] and common action has been revealed in us. “We should especially thank God that ‘in sucht.circumstances, in the ‘midst .of the greatest enterprise the spixiti,otmen have ever_ entered on, wo-hitve; if we but.observe a reason- able 4nd practical economy, abund- ance with which to supply the needs of t}gsé mssooiited with us, as well agazour. own. A new ligh. shines about us., - ‘ | “The great duties of the day awaken a new and greater national spirit in us. We shall never again be divided or wonder what stuff we are made of. Liberty. for the World. “And while we render thanks for these things let us pray Almighty God that in all humbleness of spirit we may look always to Him for guid- ance, that we may be kept constant in the spirit and purpose of service; be directed and our hands strength- ened; and that in His good time lib- erty and security and peace and the comradeship of a common justice may be vouchsafed all the nations of the earth. h_Aside, Sets 20t! ) “Wherefore, I, Woodrow Wilson, President of 'the United States of America, do hiereby designate Thurs- day, November 29, as a day of thanksgiving and prayer, and invite the people throughout the land to cease upon that day from their or- dinary occupations and in their sev- eral homes and places of worship to render thanks to God, the great ruler of nations.” AAAAAAAA. RUSSIAN EMBASSY IS WITHOUT ADVICES (By United Press) Washington, Nov. 9.—The embas- sy here is encouraged tremendously by reports from Petrograd that Ker- ensky was taking a stand against the Bole heviki. It is regarded as highly " improbable that the Stock- holm report of Kerensky's arrest is true. The fact that the embassy is without advices from the provi- sional government is giving the em- bassy much concern. They believe the deflection is purely local. OVER 750.000 CARS NEEDED TO MOVE THE POTATO CROP (By United Press) Washington, Nov. 9.—Over 750,- 000 cars are needed to move the largest potato crop in the history of the railways, the board stated to- day. The total crop is estimated at 48,000,000 bushels. INSPECTING TROOPS FOR HELPING ITALY (By United Press) Rome, Nov. 9.—Premier Lloyd are at the fromt, vigiting the king of Italy and inspecting the Franco- British troops to be sent to rein- force Grneral Cadorna’s Italian army. 14l - e B PR .. R _— VENING. NOVEMBER 9, 1917, RUSS GOV that by His grace our minds may i 9 _‘_.;.-_- [ ER EAT UNITED PRESS FORTY FIVE CENTS PER MONTR LOON NMENT “CALLS UPON ARMY FOR SUPPORT; CAPITAL MAY FALL TO FOE COMMITTEES ARE NAMED; RED CROSS Rev. L. P. Warford, chairman of the Beltrami county Red Cross chap- ter, has appointed the new commit- tees to serve in furthering the good work the chapter is doing in Be- midji and county. The personnel of .the committees is as follows: Red Cross Committees, General work committee—Mrs. F. S. Arnold, chairman; ;Mrs. E. H. Denu, Mrs. W. P. Dyer, Mrs. E. E. McDonald, Mrs. J. W. Smith (Fifth ward). Purchasing committee—Mrs, T. J. Burke, chairman; Mrs. J. C. Parker. Cutting committee—Mrs. W. L. Brooks, chairman; Mrs. J. Essler, Mrs. S. A, Cutter, Mrs, H. L. Ras- mussen. Distributing committee—Mrs. A. G. Wedge, chairman; Mrs. E. H. Smith. Inspection committee—Mrs, 8. Roberts, chairman; Mrs. F. 8. Ly- can, Mrs. W. Bowser. Knitting committee—Mrs, J. J. Conger, chairman; Mrs. A. A. Lord. Surgical dressings—Mrs. C. R. Sanborn, chairman; Miss Selma Wit- ting. Membership committee—W. E. Dean, chairman; P. R. Peterson, E. H. Jerrard, Miss Velma Dean, Miss Arvilla Kenfield, Mrs. C. LaJambe, Mrs. Otto Morken, Mrs. Brownlee, Mrs.. B. Pellow, Miss Elsie Edd. . Finance committee—Mrs. G. M. Torrance chairman; Mrs. M. Spoo- ner, Mrs. B. W. Lakin, Mrs. C. R. Sanborn, Mrs. S. C. Brown, Mrs. M. J. Brown, Miss Ethelyn Hall, Miss Olive Whaley, Miss Ella Parker, Miss Vera Backus. ¥ Press committee—Mrs. E. F. Net- zer, chdirman; Miss Dorothy Tor- rance. Shipping committee—Mrs. A. A. Warfleld, chairman; Mrs. C. M. Ba- con, Mrs. George Kreatz. JAPANESE PRESS UNITED IN PRAISING AMERICA (By United Press) Tokio, Nov. 9.—The Japanese press is united in enthusiasm and approbation of the understanding between Secretary Lansing and Ishii, who came to the United States re- cently with the Japanese mission. Emphasis is laid upon America's recognition of Japan's interests in China. e N R RED CROSS FOLK ABROAD SURE OF MEDICAL CARE Paris, Nov. 9.—Arrangements have been completed by the Ameri- can Red Cross, whereby members of the organization, who become ill or injured, will receive care and treat- ment. The -American Civil hospi- tal at Neulilly has palced thirty beds at the disposal of the Red Cross staff, The hospital is one of the best equipped in France and occupies a beautiful location in the Paris su- burbs. (By United Press) ) Petrograd, Nov. 9.—The provi- sional government has issued & proc- lamation to the army and people of Russia urging their support. The government is remaining at its posts, the statement declared. Minister of Public Relief Kishki has been ap- pointed governor of Petrograd, Ker- ensky is expected back from head- quarters tonight. Look Upon U. 8. B;:i Sl:epplrd, Iiinited Press corre- spondent, returned from Petrograd, New York, Nov. 9.—“If Kerensky succeeds in getting away from Pet- rograd and establishes a new gov- ernment at Moscow I firmly believe he will be able to carry enough of the army with him to keep up a semblance of war which is the best we can give Russia now. “There will be no civil war in Pet- rograd aside from street fighting perhaps. .In Russia the vast forces of workmen often in an underground way succeed in bringing Russia to- gether. “If Lenine and Trothsky make separate peace it will be peace for only a portion of the Russian army. Petrograd is. likely to fall .anyhow and the Germans will probably soon get . Helsingfors, then cut the -Fin- nish railway which connects Rus- sia and Sweden.~ This does not necessarily mean Russia is gone. The load will fall upon us.” Report Kerensky Arrested. Stockholm, Nov. 9.—Provisional President Kerensky is reported in messages to be under arrest. No details have been received. LA FOLLETTE FILES SUIT FOR LIBEL AGAINST NEWSPAPER (By United Press) Madison, Wis.,, Nov. 9.—Senator LaFollette today filled a libel suit for $100,000 against the Democrat Pub- ::Ia)h:ng company here for alleged el. CROWN PRINCE'S TROOPS GROGGY OVER BLOW (By United Press) With the British armies, Nov. 9. —The German crown prince has not recovered from the punch just ad- ministered by the Britihs troops in the capture of Paschendacle. There have been no counter attacks to date. Apparently Tuesday’'s blow Jeft the enemy too groggy. A coun- ter attack is expected soon. o~ Liberty Loan Goal Exceeded By 54 PerCent, ‘Washington, Nov. 9.—Americans responded to the call for a second Liberty war loan by subscribing $4,- 617,632,300, an oversubscription by 54 per cent of the $3,000,000,000 asked and only $383,000,000 less than the $5,000,000,000 maximum fixed by the treasury. Ve istrict Abov A TEb&gtlon;s comp! eteg [J ‘tl)gv“thut every Federal Reserve district ex- ceeded its quota and 9,400,000 per- sons subscribed in the big war finapc- ing operation which Secretary Mc- Adoo described as the greatest ever attempted by any government. ._ Take Half Qver Amggnt Half of the oversubscribed sum will be accepted, making the ac- tual amount of bonds to be issued $3,808,766,150. Ninety-nine per cent of the sub- seribers will receive the amount for which they bargained, all subserip- tions for $50,000 or less being allot- ted in full and those above that amount being pared down in vary- ing proportions, ranging from a 90 per cent allowance on subscriptions between $50,000 and $100,000 and FiguresShow 40 per cent for ‘the largest single subscription of $50,000,000. The New York Federal Reserve district subscribed nearly three times as much as the second district on the list, Chicago, C. 3 3 "Thmmlsli uf)tAtdho: s%’:gl':d Lib- erty Loan, like that of the first, is & distinet triumph for the people of the United States,” Secretary Mec- Adoo said in announcing the loan results. “It not only demonstrated their ability, patrjotism and resour- ces, but augurs the certain success of any future loans that may be of- fered by the government."” The secretary thanked all participated. The secretary added a denial of reports that the third loan will be solicited in January, 1918. “In view of the large oversub- scription of the second Liberty loan,” he said, “I am glad to say this wilk not be necessary.” It has been generally understood that the third loan will be sought probably in late February or early March next year. who