Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 5, 1917, Page 1

NOT_YESTERDA VOLUME XV. No. 282. i MORE TO ¥ BIG CROWD CHEERS | DEPARTING SQUAD : e S ® Boemidji bade goodbye to 32 of her -~ young manhood this noon when they = depdrted for Duluth, volunteers for the -gervice of Uncle Sam. Four more joined the colors after the list was published in the Pioneer Tues- day, they being A. Boldue, Roy A. Bliss, Bert Eastwood and James M. Canon. The contingent was escorted from the city hall to the depot by the Be- midji band and the Home Guard and was greeted at the depot by a large crowd. In charge of the recruits was Recruiting Officer Foucault. As the parade reached the station, Cap- tain Swinson drew up the guard in company formation and presented arms, while Officer Foucault paraded | i the recruits. The recognition of the ¥ guard was the highest honor that a k company of soldiers can confer. Breaking ranks, the recruits join- ed .the throng and good byes were said. The Ladies’ band played inside the depot and their playing added much to enliven the occasion. The recruits boarded the observa- tion car at the rear of the train and as the engine pulled out there were f5loud cheers and a general waving of “hats, hands and handkerchiefs and last good byes." Each Well Provided.- Each of the parfing recruits had been equipped with a ‘“housewife” by the Red.Cross. Each was given a package representing $2.25, as the result of the contributions at the dance. The packages contained ci- .gars, cigarets, candy, chewing gum, etc. A boxéofi.fine cigars was also given the: confingent and a big box ples, makipg. a“total outlay of % {on, several citizens teers R tel .at 6:30 o’clo in the usual Markham hotel manner, which is second to none in the north- west. As an expression of their ap- preciation, the recruits gave their host three rousing cheers at the con- clusion of the festivities. During the serving, Mr. Lycan had arranged a splendid -program, consist- ing of several musical numbers by a male quartet, with Miss Jane Hayner at the piano, and a number of snap- Py talks by Rev. L. P. ‘Warford, Cap- tain Jones and Judge C. W. Stan- “ton. The personnel of the quartet was Dr. D. F. McCann, Burt O’Con- nor, Kern Olson and Raymond Han- nah. uests at Soread. In addi(tiio%‘tto thenvolunteers and Recruiting Officer Clarence Foucault, the honored guests were Captain and Mrs. Jones, Lieutenant and Mrs. H. L. Huffman, Dr. Rowland Gilmore, Mayor C. W. Vandersluis, A. White, Rev. L. P. Warford, T. J. Burke, G. W. Kreatz, Judge C. W. Stanton, and the recruiting commit- tee comprising E. H. Denu, R. L. fiven, A. P. Ritchie and George W. Rhea. Procfimm at H. S. The assembly room of the high school was packed to standing room for the first part of the evening’s program. It was crowded long be- fore the program opened and the big audience waited patiently for the ar- rival of the volunteers before the program could commence. The ar- rival was greatly delayed owing to the length of the bahquet at the ‘Markham and it was nearly 9 o’clock "’when Chairman Lamson arose. On the rostrum sat the majority of the young men who left today. Some of the contingent were else- where spending the last evening, and no one blamed them for their ab- sence. Owing to a throat affection, Burt O’Connor was unable to sing, but Raymond Hannah filled the gap and sang in his usual capable manner. Addresses Are Brief. . A patriotic selection by the audi- ence opened the program. In open- ing, Chairman Lamson made a few remarks along patriotic lines and in- troduced the first speaker. County Attorney G. M. Torrance. Postmas- ter A. P. Ritchie and City Attorney M. J. Brown were other speakers. The remarks were brief owing to the time of evening. Kern Olson sang and the song The Star Spangled Ban- ner by the assemblage closed the evening. An informal reception to the boys followed. Evervbodv Danced. Following the program at the high school, the volunteers marched to the armory where dancing terminated the evening's festivities. The spa- cious hall was thronged. The Home Guards were in full uniform and par- ticipated. Tuseth’s orchestra play- ‘ed the dance program. Judee Gibbons Talks. The hall had been prettily decor- ated by the Ladies’ band and reflect- ed the spirit of the occasion. At an opportune time, Burt O’Connor sang despite his severe cold, and Kern (Continued on Page Four) BEMIDJI SENDS 32 Y'S NEWS, BUT TODAY'S NEWS TODAY--BY THE GREAT. { BEMIDJI DAILY PIQN BEMIDJI. MINNESOTA, WEDNESDAY EVENING. DECEMBER 5. 1817 COLORS, U-Boat Shells Children And Wum_qgatSea (By United Press) London, Dec. 5.—The German sub- marine, which sank the steamer Apaha, shelled the lifeboats in front of that ship, the boats containing women and children. Between 70 and 100 lives were lost in the at- tack. i DUCK_SEASON ENDS WITH THOUSANDS WITHIN STATE St. Paul, Dec. 5.—With the clos- ing of the duck seasonm, the trapping season for mink and muskrat opens. “Never before within the memor- ies of sportsmen were there so many wild ducks in Minnesota as now,” Carlos Avery, state game and fish commissioner, said. “Reports from wardens in scatter- ed districts indicate that there are thousands of ducks still on the lakes and sloughs in the state, especially northern and western sections.” The commissioner added that this condition is true for the first time at the end of the hunting season under the. Minnesota law. R-DECLARATION ON-- AUSTRIA SAME AS THAT FOR GERMANY (By United Press) Washington, Dec. 5.—The admin- istration resolution, declaring a state of war to exist between the United States and Austria from noon today, was introduced this afternoon in the house of representatives by Chair- man Flood of the house foreign re- lations committee. As in the declaration against Ger- many, President Wilson is author- jzed to “employ the entire military and naval forces of the United States and the resources of the government to carry on the war against the im- perial and royal Austria-Hungary government to a successful termina- tion.” . The entire membership ~ of the house will probably approve of the request tomorrow. The passage of the resolution through congress is certain. Little Extra Prenaration. Washington, Dec. 5.—Should the United States declare war with the dual monarchy it would involve lit- tle extra preparation than what is now under way, and already pre- pared for. SINGERS ARE WANTED FOR TREE FESTIVAL ) Everyone who can sing and ig ' will- ing to sing is urged to be present at the practice Monday night at 7 o’clock in the high school building. This is for the community Christ- mas tree exercises. Christmas carols and one or two patriotic songs will be practiced under the direction of Miss Dorothy Torrance. This is the first practice and'it is hoped that a large number will volunteer their services. Do not wait for a special invitation but be at the high school building at the appointed time. The chorus will lead the singing at the tree, Christmas afternoon, De- cember 25, and the children and au- dience will join in. This is for the entire community and everything should be done to make it a great success. Be at the practice Monday evening. MONEY FOR Y. W. C. A. Hines and Turtle River were the first to send in their apportionment to the Y. W. C. A. fund, Mrs. Ira French reported this morning. Mrs. French is chairman of the Y. W. C. A. drive in this county. ARMISTICE IDEA SPREADS (By United Press) Berlin, Dec. 5.—The war office an- nounced today that negotiations for an armistice has spread to Russia. I o . gidered cheaper than quired for installing a meter is $5, AUSTRIA MAKES al integrity, economic liberty REMOVING WOUNDED ITALIANS IN MOUNTAINS| QT This photograph just received in this country gives an iden of the difficul- ties under which the Italian army fouglit the 'AuStro-Gérihan forces on the Gorizia front. The wounded Italian soldier is being removed from a moun- tain peak position to the dressing station below: by means of a cable rallway. o . Nearly 100 Families Using Gas;Can’t Freeze; PriceLow Nearly one hundred families arefwhich amount is refunded when the now gas users in Bemidji and the meter {s returned. The cost of serv- Bemidji Gas. company is making new ice connections for piping is ten : cents per’ foot. This rate will be chonnect\ons‘ every, dt“ i“ThsP“-e ‘1’; advanced as soon as the ~ground e .oncgming winter. e . cold | freezes when tha..digging. s will be eather; ‘h W&ver, is responsible for| hampered, and %osf%‘f matl"mfing fn- delayed' connections, as some prefer to'wait until spring, when they will rensed. L " 1C! N 9y S o 41, have more actual use for this new “Ploneer” s Satisfled. fuel The Bemidji Pioneer was one of . the first users of gas in Bemidji and is delighted with the service and saving of gas as a fuel. The cost as compared with gasoline and wood is less and the convenience over the former metliods is decidedly advan- tageous. Shortly after the manufacture of gas was begun in Bemidji, the Acorn Gas Stove company conducted a dem- onstration at the Given Hardware store, which resulted -in a spurt Pives Can’t Freeze. There are some who express doubt as to keeping the pipes open during the winter months and desire to wait until they have been tried out. In answer to a query, “Will the gas pipes freeze in cold weather?” Man- ager Frarrick of the gas company quick replied, “No, they will not. The gas we make is compressed and will freeze no quicker than will air. among the citizens for gas connec- tions and stove sales. The demon- stration did much to educate those who had never before used gas and proved to them its many advantages. . Demonstration in Soring, ‘Another demonstration is pianned for early spring, at which time, no doubt, hundreds of stove connections will be made. Many were compelled to use wood and coal ffor heat during the winter, which could be used for cooking purposes at the same time, At the present rates, gas is con-|and therefore put off the gas instal- gasoline or|lation until the warm weather sets wood, the consumption for an av-|in erage family of five being about $3 a month. The minimum rate is 50 cents, some families not using over this amount. The cost or deposit re- There is nothing in our gas that can freeze. It is made to burn and it certainly will do that.” In explaining how the gas is made, Mr. Frarrick said: “It is sim- ply a mixture of steam and oil un- der an extreme heat pressure by coke, and forced into the pipes by machinery. The pressure is reduced and held at an even point by re- ducing valves or regulators, thus giv- ing an even pressure at all times.” Low Cost for Heating. This new institution, the gas com- rany, must be considered a valuable asset to Bemicii and that it should receive the support of its citizens, is tte opinion of many. CONGRESS IS ASKED T0 TAKE OVER THE COUNTRY’S RAILROADS (By United Press) Washington, Dec. 5.—The inter- state commerce commission in a spe- cial report to congress today, recom- mended control by the government of the railroads of the United States. PEACE PLAN KNOWN (By United Press) Paris, Dec. 5.—A newspaper dis- patch today says that Austrian Pre- mier Czaerin has announced Aus- trian peace terms based upon nation‘i an complete independence for all coun- tries and the nation’s free develop- ment. ENGINE KILLS I W. W. ROOSTER BRINGS 81,268 Jacksonville, IlL, Dec. 5.—Frank Te- kanic, an organizer of thé Industrial was run down Fonda, Towa, Dec. 5.—A Red Cross rooster, sold and resold at a benefit auc- i held here, brought a total of $1.- Workers of the World, 5&'} Ipn' auprga.soo uvzvas Taised for the|by a switch engine and killed here Sun- Red Cross. day night. | STOR 04y | War Proposal - By President 1.To Congress 5 (By United Press) Washington, Dec. 5.—Congress to- day started making progress on President Wilson’s proposal to make war upon Austria-Hungary. It is expected this matter will be dis- posed of before the end of the week. London Receives Message. London, Dec. &—Presldgfit Wil- son’s message gave a powerful impet- us to the demands for a frank and o{:en statement of the allies’ war aims. Cards on the Table, Washington, Dec. 5.--Officials here think America has placed her cards on the table in Wilson’s speech. If Germany is to escape being crushed she must frankly state her war aims. CLUB MEETS TOMORROW The Unity club of the Fifth ward will hold its regular meeting at the G. N. Evenson home tomorrow eve- ning at 8 o’clock. A cordial invita- tion is extended. MACHINE GUN UNIT: GOING ACROSS SOON Eduard I. Netzer has received a letter from I'. G. Neumeier, formerly editor of the Bemidji Pioneer, now adjutant of the 148th machine gun battalion, stationed at Camp Mills, Hempstead, N. Y. Mr. Neumeier says in part: “In the very near future, can’t tell you just when on government restrictions, we are leaving for ‘over there.’ The spirit of the men is wonderful and every one is anxious for the day when we will board the transport. I can’t tell you much about the camp be- cause of restrictions. Will say, how- ever, that we are about ‘45 minutes from Broadway.’ As yet, I have only been to ‘town’ once, but expect to go in for Thanksgiving dinner. Ours is a separate unit of the 82nd brig- x}de. Major J. M. Hanley, former judge of the district court at Man- dan, is a fine man and a fine sol- dier, having been in the Philippine war, and having served on the bor- der last year. There arc 600 men in the battalion, the majority of them account of :| coming from North Dakota and Cali- ‘| fornia. Say ‘hello’ to all my Bemidji friends and when you have time, write me a long letter about Be- midji.” METHODIST LADIES REMEMBER SOLDIERS The Epworth League and Queen Esthers met at the home of Mrs. Min- nick on Irvine avenue and packed five boxes for soldier hoys who are members of the Bemidji Methodist church. The Epworth League don- ated testaments and the Queen Es- thers the ‘“‘eats.” The boxes contained Epworth League testaments, cookies (three varieties), home made candies, stuff- ed dates, gum, chocolates, etc. The following will receive the hoxes: J. D. Winter, Christ Larson, George Morrison, Mr. Peele and Emil Lar- son, CASE_OF “JIM JAM JEMS” PUBLISHERS CALLED TODAY Bismareck, N. D., Dec. 5.—Sam Clark and C. H. Crockard, publish- ers of Jim Jam Jems, charged with violation of postal laws in circula- tion of their magazine, were to come before the session of the federal court, opening today. Mrs. Kate O’Hare, St. Louis, Mo., accused of discouraging enlistment, in an address at Bowman, N. D., was also to come before this session of the court. Eighteen criminal cases and five cases in law are to come be- fore this session. Judge Martin Wade of Des Moines has been called to preside over the term. INDUSTRIES TIET | UP; 20,000 AREOUT; STRIKES ® FORTY FIVE CENTS PER MONTH IPPLED; ES TIED (By United Press) St, Paul, Dec. 6.—The Municipal auditorium, seating 10,000, was packed to its utmost capacity this morning, when the continuous con- vention of all union men of the Twin Cifies was called to order to protest the order denying union men em- ployed by the street railway com- pany to wear their union buttons. Every industry in the city is crippled, 29,000 union men being af- fected by the convention. Over 1,- 000 who left their jobs were unable to get into the auditorium. Probably 20,000 men are out to- day, and union leaders say that oth- ers will follow if a formal strike or- der is issued. ¢ Three thousand heavily ‘armed guards are patroling -the streets. None attended the convention, where quiet and. order prevailed. b Steam Road Men_ Interested, Union shopmen of the Omaha-line, ‘the Minneapolis & St. Louis line and the Soo line have joined: in the con- tinuous convention. The work shops of these lines have been greatly im- paired by the men laying off work. There are some who believe this action on the part of the steam road shopmen will call the federal gov- ernment into the strike. Two hundred and fifty milk deal- ers have refused to make deliveries and the food supply is, in conse- quence, affected. The St. Paul Association of Com- merce is attempting to cancel to- night’s prize fight between Benny Leonard and Gene Delmont on ac- count of the labor situation. Po'tics_is Seen. St. Paul, Dec. 5.—Governor Burn- quist today refused tq comment up- on his telegram to Secretary of (War Baker, -stating -that. pEher Mhigrests were-at work in the fdustrial fieup here. Friends of the street car company asgert that the appearance of Mayor Van Lear of Minneapolis and the Nonpartisan league in the trouble in- dicates the gtrike is a political move and 18 being urged on as a part of a political probram. Home Guard companies continue to appear. 'The saloons in West St. Paul have been closed. AMERICANS TAKEN, REPORT FROM FRONT; GERMANY DESPERATE (By United Press) American field headquarters in France, Dec. 6.—Unofficial reports from the British front state Ger- mans around Cambrai have captured o few Americans. Headquarters has issued no confirmation. If Ameri- cans have been captured the num- bers are small. Headquarters has not even received a report of the fighting. Germans Are Desperate. With the British armies afield, Dec. 6.—The Germans are not through at Cambrai and fighting continues, although abated. Avia- tors report more Germian |troops massing and more guns hurriedly be- ing yanked from other points and rushed to battle. front positions, and cvery indication is that Prince Rup- precht is far from giving up, follow- ing his first efforts which failed. NONPARTISAN MEETING Red Wing, Minn., Dec. 5.—Al- though the organization has had some trouble in getting the use of a hall for its meetings, speakers came to Red Wing today for a huge Good- due county mass meeting of members of the National Nonpartisan league tonight. Congressman J. M. Baer, elected on the league program in North Dakota, is to be the principal speaker, if the league can secure a hall. An attempt to get the armory here failed. Lou Martin, hero of a sensational escapade with Dr. Gates, a politician at Kenyon, is in charge of the affair locally. Martin is the county organizer for the league. CIRCLE INSPECTION The ladies of the G. A. R. will hold their meeting Friday, December 7, instead of Saturday. Department President Mrs. Mathews of Minne- apolis will be present to inspect the circle. AllL members are requested to he present. BREAD PRICES DROP Cleveland, Dec. 5.—Anticipating Fed- eral regulation of bread prices, retail- ers yesterday sold the fifteen-ounce loaf at 7% cents and the twenty-four- ounce loaf at 11 cents—a reduction of 1% and 1 cent respectively. FORECAST