Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 7, 1917, Page 1

3 ey i i of the amount received last - i woad: as. fuel Vor.m XV. NO. 284. 2500 MAY BE DEATH T ' COAL DEALERS ARE NOTIFIED NOT T0 SELLHARD COALTO SOFT COAL USERS (By John F. McGee) Federal Fuel Director,-Minnesota “Notwithstanding repeated warn- ings sent out from this office in the past in regard to the fuel situation in this state, the idea seems gener- " ally prevalent among fuel dealers in each community that, notwithstand- ing the scarcity of coal, they can by gome manner of means not only re- ceive a supply of coal equal to that of last year but largely in excess of it. “If the people in local communi- ties share this belief it spells disas- ter ‘before next spring arrives.” The above opens a communication received this morning by Dr. G. M, Palmer, head of the Beltrami county .public safety commission, from John F. McGee, federal fuel admlmstrator or the state of Minnesota. “It is not the intent of the fed- ', eral state fuel administration to fur- nish coal to any community in excess year, and the sooner this fact is realized the better it will be for the commu- aity,’” continues the letter to Dr. Palmer. Orders Are Issued. “I now instruct the ‘members of the local committees in all counties in the state, as well as the Jocal dealers, as follows: “FIRST—That . the use . of . is compuls@q ~where wood is ayailable. b ECON: ng farhaces, ( apparatus in which“ soft - can be used MUST, durlpg the . present emergency, use soft coal until.a sufficient supply of hard~ coal is available, and that the - hard coal shipped to the various towns be distributed among those whose heating equipment is not suited for the use ot soft coal. “In other words, thnt no hard coal.be.eold. by local dealers for use in cook ‘stoves, rainges, air tight heaters, furnaces or any other heating apparatus that can as well use bituminois coal.” Chairman Pnlmer this morn!ng no- tified the coal dealers of Bemidji of the order issued by the Federal fuel administration. TWO NEW SCHOO. Two new schools havelfien or- ganized in the unorganized terri- tory. One will be located in the Berg building south of Pitt. and the other 15 miles south of Williams, near the farm of Mrs. - Franklyn Johnson. BACK TO CAMP Carter A. Cutter, who has been the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Cutter, while on a short furlough, returned to Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill., on the Soo. ANNUAL REPORT MADE 'DEPARTMENT JUSTICE (By United Press) The annual report and summary of the department of justice and inter- state .commerce commission, was is- sued today. Attorney Genernl Gregory’s report recommends tseps to -further purge ~the country of spies and.traitors. It recommends further laws to hobble the entrance and exit of aliens. The reports shows the unguessed| of thoroughness in the : selection to agents, generally distributed stamp out sedition. SPEAKERS NAMED FORLOYALTY MEETINGS The following speakers have been assigned to these variols loyalty meetings by R. L. Given, chairman of the speakers’ bureau: Dec. 8—Swenson Lake, Saturday noon, G. W. Harnwell, N. E. Given. Dec. 8—Buena Vista, Saturday night, Rev. B. D. Hanscom, W. Z. ‘Robinson. Dec. 8—Becida, Saturday night, C. L. Isted, Henry Funkley, G. W. Campbell. Dec. 9—East School, in town of Northern, Sunday, 2 o’clock, G. M. Torrance, Mrs. J. T. Tuomy, Mrs. C. M. Jacobson and a solo by Walter Beach. Dec. 11—Nymore, Tuesday night, M. J. Brown, Judge J. E. Harris. FOUCAULT APPRECIATES BEMIDJI CO-OPERATION AND ABLE ASSSITANCE Bemidji, Minn., Dec. 6, 1917. Editor, Bemidji Pioneer: As recruiting officer for Bemidji, [ wish to extend to all the peo- ple of this city my sincere thanks for the able assistance and support I have received in the performance of my work. The Home Guard, the mem- bers of the band, the newspa- pers, the medical, business and professional men, together with the splendid special committee appointed to aid me in my work, have pulled together as one man to encourage the vol- unteer, not only to enlist, but to send him on his way to the training camp with a feeling that his action in volunteering has been fully appreciated. ‘With'such a sentiment among the people of Bemidji, and backed by such action on their part, I have the honor to an- nounce that Bemidji, during the month of November, re- ported the highest number of volunteers from any substation in the Duluth district. The *maonth of December, to.- date; ‘' shows that Bemidji is still the sanner volunteer statlon.” ., Sincerely ‘'yours, LARENCE K. FOUCAULT, Icer, 'U. 8. Army Recruiting Bemidji Minn. AGRICULTURAL AGENT FOR BELTRAMI COUNTY UNDER FEDERAL ORDER Another step of the federal gov- ernment is the placing of an agri- cultural agent in every county of Minnesota, and to that end there will be ‘a representative of the state and federal government meet with “| the board of county commissioners December 10 in the court house. There is $1,800 provided by the gov- ernment for the work. It is the plan to organize the county and it is urged that all in- terested be present. The Pioneer is in receipt of a let- ter from A. D. Wilson, federal food administrator of Minnesota, which explains the purpose of the move- ment and is as follows: University Farm, St. Paul, Dec. 4, 1917, i Editor Pioneer: Dear Sir: The Federal govern- ment is urging as an emergency measure, the placing of an ag- ricultural agent in every county to assist in meeting agricultural needs and situations rapidly de- veloping out of the war. Eight- een hundred dollars of Federal funds is available: to every county. ; ° To consider the early orga- nization of Beltrami county, ar- rarigements have been made to have a representative of the state and Federal government meet with your board of county commissioners at the court house at Bemidji, on Monday, December 10, at 10 a. m. It seems . to us important to have the advice and co-opera- tion of interested men in every locality in working out proper plans for the organization of the county. May we, therefore, ask that you meet at the court house at Bemidji at the time stated to afford our representative and your board of county commis- sioners, if they so desire, an op- portunity to consult with such a body of representative men. Hoping you will interest oth- ers in coming and that we may have your presence at this im- portant meeting, I am Very truly yours, A. D. WILSON, Director of Agricultural Exten- sion and Federal Food Adminis- trator for Minnesota. ELECTION OF OFFICERS The Bemidji Homestead of Ameri- can Yeomen will hold its regular All members are requested to be present as there will meeting tonight. be election of officers. COUNT MINOTTO AND HIS AMERICAN WIFE Count James Minotto, who less thar Swift, daughter of Louis Swift, arreste@ by federal agents, the milliénaire Chicago packer, being suspected of pro-German activities, ) two years ago married Miss Ida -May has been The count claims to be an Italian citizen and denied the charges against him. ISlight Oversight Seized Upon By Claquers To Wag Tongue For the information of those who have been hearing ‘‘tales” with re- gard to the expenditure of the free- will offering made by Bemidji cit- izens at the Armory Tuesday evening the recruiting committee has pre- pared the following report: Judge John F. Gibbons, after his address, inadvertantly omitted mak- ing mention. of the Ladies’ band and Total reéeipts by contribution .%. their co-operation in giving the danc- ing party at the armory, it having been several days previous when the matter was outlined to him. It was, however, understood by the boys and Officer - Foucault, the Home Guard and the Ladies’ band, as well as a large percentage of the general pub- lic that'the Ladies’ band fund was to share in the contributions made. 1} $105 00" B R - TR Expenditures.: . Abercrombie & McCreudy, 32 joy boxes @ $2.25 $ 72.00 Abercrombie & McCready, box apples ... Abercrombie & McCremiy. box clgars. P 4.60 3.60 Above items given direct to volungeers;. ...$ 8000 Tuseth’s orchestra, services Hall rent, light, fuel, etc...... Ladies’ .band fund 17.00 10.00 - 25.00 Total amount expended «........cvc0n....$132.00 Bllls assumed by Patriotic League ...... There was no charge made for moving the piano as stated in Wed#| nesday’s Pioneer, this service hav- ing been donated. The use of the piano was donated by George T. Ba- Break With Austria In 24 Hours BULLETIN. Washington, Dec. 7.—The house. passed the Austrian war declaration 261 to 1 late this afternoon, Meyer London, New York Socialist, casting the only one dissenting vote. Speaker Clark signed the resolution at 4:20 o’clock, making war form- ally declared. (By United Press) Washington, Dec. 7.—America will be at war with Austria within the next 24 hours. Congress will act without delay. The lollowlngnasre the new officers of the Masons: W. M.—W. P. Dyer. S. W.—T. W. Swinson. J. W.—Dr. G. M Palmer Treasurer—A. P. Ritchie. Secretary—George Walker. The officers will be installed at the next meeting. NIGHT SCHOOL GROWS Fifteen have enrolled at the night school organized by W. P. Dyer a few days ago, for the benefit of the boys and girls of the eighth grade; who are forced to help support their families, and for other persons who wish to take up eighth grade work. Mr. Dyer expects that the enrollment will increase to 20 before Monday. .$ 27.00 $27.00 ker & Co. The services of Mrs. Tu- seth jat the piano were also donated. b E.. H. DENU, A. P. RITCHIE, GEO. W. RHEA, R. L. GIVEN. GERMANY TO STAGE BIG ATTACK SOON (By United Press) With the British armies, Dec. 7.— Germany’s biggest, and perhaps final, efforts of the war is expected shortly. The British retirement an- ticipated this. WANT A JOB AS POSTMASTER AT NEBISH? TEST JAN. 12 Want a job as postmaster Nebish ? There will be a civil service exam- ination in Bemidji on January 12 for the office of fourth class post- master at Nebish. If anyone désires to take the examination for this po- sition, consult Postmaster Ritchie at Bemidji. The position pays $296 per year. ° at THORNE JOINS COLORS Harry Thorne, a homesteader in Sugar Bush township, left this week for Mason City, Ia., where he will enlist. He is well known in this city, having at one time managed a pool hall here. He is a brother of Mrs. Harley Hanson, also of Sugar Bush. Mr. Thorne had intended to make final proof on his homestead and had already begun the legal pro- ceedings but on account of the gov- ernment order that all enlisting will stop December 15, he postponed proving up in order to enlist. HEARING CONTINUED D. H. Fisk, court commissioner, granted the request of the attorneys that the preliminary hearing in the case of the state of Minnesota against Roland Henrionnet, charged with the murder of Oscar Nelson, be con- tinued until December 11. Both at- torneys, E. E. McDonald, for Hen- rionnet and G. M. Torrance, for the state, approved of the continuance. CORPSES HAULED BY WAGON LOADS TAKENTO MORGUES; HALIFAX STUNN ED LATEST BULLETINS OF HALIFAX BLAST Tho Raidi anes. Tudno, “fioga blc%t’}&‘ PlD’égs Refugees from the escene of the ex- plosion say they thought German aeroplanes were attacking Halifax when the explosions came. They say the dead are piled in the parks. Relatives are searching fields for corpses. Druggists have donated their stocks for relief work. Surgical Workers Scarqe. New York, Dec. 7.—Halifax re- ports a shortage of surgical work- ers. Some of those on duty have worked over 24 hours without rest- ing. To Relieve Americans. Washington, Dec. 7.—The state department today ordered Consul Freeman at Sidney, Nova Scotia, to proceed to Halifax to relieve Ameri- cans who might need aid. Consul General Watts at Halifax has not reported and fears are felt for his safety. Find Famxhen ihilay Halifax, Dec. 7.—. specitel train (Bulletin) By United Press Halifax, by telephone to St. John’s, Deec. 7.—Conservative estimates place the dead in the Halifax tragedy at 2,500. The i‘:fiene in the city is indescriba- e. Men and. women with blood- shot eyes, scantily clad and with bleeding hands are tugging at the debris to release relatives and friends. The cold is severe and a heavy snowstorm is adding to the suffering. Fires believed to have been exti.nguished have broken out again. Corpses are frozen stiff in grotesque horrible attitudes of death agony. Many of the injured are dy- ing and the police are attempt- ing to round up lost children who are wandering through the wilderness of wreckage. Conditions in North Dart- mouth, across the bay, are even worse; Docks and yards have been flooded to prevent explo- sions. (By United Press) Washington, Dec. 7.—Five thou- sand dead in the Halifax disaster is carrying. relief arrived today from St. .Johns. . Many entire families have been -completely = annthilated, saarchary find. WHO WILL VOLUNI'EER TO LOAN A DESK FOR OFFICER FOUCAULT Clarence Foucault, Bemidji’s pop- ular recruiting officer, wants a de- cent roll top desk. He has been get- ting along with an old table for the past two months and work is piling up so fast that the old outfit is be- coming a handicap. I there’s a man i Bemidji who has a desk he wishes to-rent, or loan to Mr. Foucault for use in his office by the month, let him step forth. He will be a real hero and will be “doing his bit.” “I don’t want a desk for noth- ing,” said Mr. Foucault, “but would like to rent one by the month.” JUDGE ORDERS FORD TO %gCLARE BIG DIVIDEND Detroit, Mlch., Dec. 17.—Judge Hosmer, in his final decree in the Dodge-Ford suit for distribution of profits, ordered that the Ford Mo- tor company declare a dividend with- in 30 days of $19,275,385. The com- pany is also forbidden hereafter to accumlate profits “in excess of such as may be reasonably required in the conduct of the business.” EIGHT ARE BAPTIZED Eight persons from Nary and La- porte were baptized in the Baptist church here last evening, Rev. Had- ley Hanson of Laporte officiating. They arrived in the city on the 6 o'clock train and returned at 11 o’clock. | G0'T0 FACE CHARGES Deputy United States Marshal A, H. Jester accompanied William Sauer, who was arrested some time ago on charges of being a slacker, and Hans Hanson, charged with se- ditious utterances, to St. Paul yes- terday where they will tace federal charges. SERVICES TOMORROW NIGHT Rev. 6 Erickson of Lengby will preach in the Swedish Lutheran church tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock. After the services, the church council will meet. Rev. Erickson will also occupy the pulpit Sunday morning and’ evening. 14 NEW SAMARITANS A class of fourteen was initiated at the meeting of the Modern Sam- aritans at the Odd Fellows hall last evening. A social time was enjoyed and supper served after the business meeting. the unofficial estimate forwarded to the, navy department over. mi;lmuh!w & naval commander who had heard and seen the horrible explosion while his ship was 50 niiles at sea. s The commander said the crew of the American munitions ship made shore safely by abandoning the ves- sel after the fire started when the boat was rammed by another. The Halifax estimate of the killed and injured continues growing as relief work p: Thousands are homeless. Churches, theaters and schools being used for hospitals. Property damage has gone far in- WAGONS HAUL CORPSES Twenty-five wagons loaded with corpses arrived this morning at one of the improvised morgues. ' Street cars were stopped and the city in some sections of the city were in absolute darkness during the night. Business has been absolutely sus- pended. Troops here gave up their barracks for the shelter of women and chil- dren and the soldiers are living in tents in the zero cold. The collision of the ships was due to mistaken signals and both crews abandoned their crafts. FRENCH SHIP EXPLODES The French steamer Mont Blanc caught fire and with her deck full of benzine blazed briskly. The crew knew an explosion was certain onm account of the ship carrying 3,000 tons of T. N. T. The crew rowed ashore and the burning ship drifted toward Halifax, exploding. The Belgian relief ship Imo, back- ing away, was riddled with holes from the exploding munitions. TWO BOMB BLASTS DAMAGE N. P. CARS (By United Press) Fargo, N. D., Dec. 7.—The North- ern Pacific officials allowed it to be- come known today that two infernal machine explosions had occurred in express cars of passenger trains. One was near Windsor, N. D., Wednes- day and the other was near Bis- marck the week before. The dam- age amounted to $60,000. FARMERS’ CLUB TOMORROW The Big Lake Farmers' club of Sugar Bush township will meet at the Swinson school tomorrow at the usual time. Dinner will be served and every ome is invited.