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

. ' VOLUME XV. NoO. 287." - BEMIDJI. MINNESOTA, TUESDAY EVENING. DECEMBER 11. 1917, TEUTONS PREPARE | GERMANS INTERNED IN THE UNITED STATES' ARE WELL TREATED : \ H K a With the capture of the first United States soldiers by the Germans ou? MASSED I IACK & % . -government began to arrange through neutral nations for their decent treat- . OVER THE ENTIRE |f nterned Germans at the immigration station at Gloucester, N. J.; the recelving station for immigrants for Philadelphia. They undergo no privations what- ever, and amusements are provided for them, as well as good food and ~ NOT YESTERDAY'S NEWS, BUT TODAY'S NEWS TODAY--BY THE GREAT 23 Mof | LEAVE FOR CAMPS; ment and that of future prisoners of war. ‘At once steps were taken to let ' Germany know how well those of her'subjects who are interned in this ‘country are-treated. The accompanying illustration goes to prove that allen : Impartially Distributing . Shells for © Heavy. Bombgrdment Prior to enemies under restraint in’ America have no reason to complain. It shows “t Desperate Assault. INDICATIONS ‘ARE THAT IT WILL BE AGAINST FRENCH Americans in France Try Out Gas for the First Time; Hold Complete Rehearsal. (By United Press) London, - Dec. 11.—Over the en- tire western front the Germans are impartially distributing shells, pre- paratory to the greatest massed as- sault since 1914. ' General indica- tions are that this assault will be against the French. Sammies Try Out Gas. With the American expedition in France, Dec. 11.—The American military -has. tried out gas for the! -first time. The experiment was in . connection with a complete rehears- al from the' preliminary preparation to fire, down to aerial work and the final charge. The artillery was that attached to the newly arrived Am- . erican contingent. WISCONSIN OFFICIAT.: INDICTED: 1S CHARGED WITH DISLOVALTY Madison, Wis., Dec. 11.—The fed- eral grand jury thas .indicted As- sistant Secretary of State Lewis B. Nagler on a charge of uttering dis- loyal statements. fore witnesses that “he was through contributing to private grafts” and that he *“did not believe in the Red Cross or the Y. M. C..A.,”” that they “are nothing but -a bunch of graft- ers.” $ Nagler, was indicted ‘tion of “th pidnage.. 1a) calls for a penalty of $10,000 fine or 20 years imprisonment or both. under.-a gec- ge . law...- which} . GOMPERS RAPS BURLESON FOR ATTACK ON EMPLOYES Washington, Dec. 11.—Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, has issued a statement vigorously attacking Post- master General Burleson’s recom- mendation that posted employes be denied the right to organize and af- fiiliate with the federation. He said the federation is prepared to resist any effort to put the recommenda- tion into effect. “Br. Burleson cannot point to a single instance where an affiliated organization of postal employes has threatened to strike,” the statement said. . HOLY CITY CAPTURE MAY AWAKEN JEWS (By United Press) London, Dec. 11.—Commenting on the capture of Jerusalem, a British newspaper cited that this probably would have thé widest effect upon the Jews in Russia. TO ENTERTAIN CLUB The Woman’s Study club of the Baptist church will meet at the home of Mr.s H. E. Rice Wednesday evening at 7:45 o'clock instead of at the home of Mrs. Paul Flake. o~ ~ Eounty Comm Aid U. S. Crop Expert Will At the meeting of the county board of commissioners yesterday af- “ternoon, S. B. Cleland, representing the federal government and the :state, appeared and laid before the commissioners the movement insti- tuted by the government for the ap- pointment of a federal agricultural agent for Beltrami county, the same being done in the counties of the state.. : Already there has been such an organization perfected in. the north- ern portion of the county,.this hav- ing been domeé -when the act was passed by congress last summer. Mr. Taylor of Pitt was the wideawake man in that movement, he getting into the game immediately and the result is @ splendid organization, a part of the Emergency Farm Bureau. ize Southern Part. The lower portion of the county is next to be organized, and at the called meeting of those interested, held at the court house yesterday afternoon, a temporary organization was effected with Charles Schroeder, It is alleged Najgler asserted hbe-| - 13 Executed By Military; Echo of Riots (By United Press) Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Tex., Dec. 11.—Thirteen negro sol- diers have been hung for partici- pation ‘in the riot at Houston Au- gust 21, which resulted in killings. Forty-one were given life senten- ces in a federal penitentiary. One was sentenced to two years and six months in the penitentiary. Three were sentenced to serve two years. Five were acquitted. Major Ruckman, commander of the Southern department, was in charge of the executions and none but military officials knew of the executions until this morning, when they were made known. So far, as is known, this is the first execution of American soldiers on American soil since the United States entered the present war. MORE SINGERS WANTED More singers are wanted for the community Christmas tree exercises. The first practice was held last eve- ning in the high school building, under the direction of Miss Dorothy Torrance. About 25 attended the practice but many times this num- ber are wanted and are asked to be at the Central school next Monday night at 7 o’clock. As this building is more centrally located, future practices will be held there instead of in the high school building. Do not wait for a special invitation but be at the appointed place at 7 o clock next Moncayv night. issioners To Promotion; Be Employed chairman; E. K. Anderson and F. B. Lamson as secretary. The board of commissioners agreed to appropriate $1,000, providing a membership of 200 is obtained in the southern part of the county and $400 is raised, and that a member- ship of 100 be obtained in the north part of the county and $200 raised, the money to be used in furthering the work. Federal Aid $1.800. The federal government $1,800 per year as its ‘“bit.” E. S. Mack of Argyle, represent- ing the University of Minnesota, and an accredited representative of the Emergency Farm Bureau, was also present at the meeting. He will be in Bemidji for several days promot- ing the work. The idea of the movement is to have an experienced agricultural man in the counties of Minnesota with a view of co-operating with the farmers in promoting crop pro- duction and conservation in Minne- sota’s part in the war. o~ allows lodging. The men are seen playing ten pins. At the left 1s the one who s charged with the care of the poultry raised fgr their table, AUTOMOBILE CLUB MEETS TOMORROW: TO REORGANIZE The luncheon at the Commercial club tomorrow noon will be followed by a meeting of the Automobile club. ““The secretary, E. H. Denu, will present a report showing the membership and the financial stand- ing of the club and an effort will be made to increase the membership and an effort will be made to in- crease the. membership and plan for active work -in. the~spring.” Every member of the organization is urged to be present at the luncheon so that the work of - the business ses- sion may not be delayed. The menu for the luncheon is as follows: Roast beef, mashed pota- toes, dill pickles, tapioca pudding with whipped cream, corn bread and coffee. Hennrionnet Bound Qver Grand Jury At 3:45 o’clock this afternoon, Roland Henrionnet was bound over to the grand jury on a charge of shot Oscar Nelson and caused his death. No bail has been applied for as yet. METHODIST LADIES TO SERVE CHICKEN PIE THIS EVENING This evening at 5:30 o’clock the Ladies Aid of the Methodist church will serve a chicken pie supper in the church. Preparations have been made for a large patronage, and the sale of tickets has been large. general public is invited. There will also be a sale of fancy work at the church. ILACK OF COAL PUTS | 10,000 OUT OF WORK (By United Press) Cleveland, O., Dec. 11.—Eight plants of the American Steel and Wire company have closed down on account of a shortage of coal. The number of men thrown out of work is approximately 10,000. NATIONWIDE PROBE IN COAL AND SUGAR IS BROACHED (By United Press) Washington, Dec. 11.—A nation- wide investigation of the sugar -and coal situation was ordered today by the senate committee on manufac- ture. The resolution was introduced by Senator Lodge and adopfed with- out debate. “GYM” CLASS TONIGHT Dr. H. A. Northrop will instruct the Gymnasium class in the base- ment of the Presbyterian church this evening commencing at 7:30 o’clock. Many new members are expected this evening, this being the second meet- ing. The class has already about 50 members. GETS $1 YEAR JOB Salt Lake City, Dec. 11.—D. C. Jackling, persident of the Utah Cop- per company, has accepted a $1 a year salary to work for the United | States government. murder in the first degree, he having.| The| e e e e o RN e ‘Pro’Question In Gongress -Next Monday (By United Press) Washington, Dec. 11.—The house of congress today reached an unani- mous agreement that the national prohibition amendment to the con- stitution will come up in the house next Monday. It was passed by the Senate the last session. ZANGWILL SAW IN DR¥AM FUTURE JEWISH REPUBLIC (By United Press) London, Dec. 11.—Israel Zang- will saw in a dream the coming of a Jewish républic and it is coming true, such separate independence in Palestine being his hope. He would call it the Republic of Judea, or Re- public of Israel, and would be a sep- arate sutonammous nation, tempor- arily under the protection of some world power, this protection to con- tinue until the Jewish nation is sol- idly established. LITTLE BUSINESS AT THE COUNCIL MEETING One of the shortest council meet- ings held in a long time was that of last evening. There was little to come before the session and an early adjournment was in order. It was decided to purchase 50 cords of green cut jackpine at $4 per cord from John Goodman for use by the city, and 35 cords of mixed wood from C. L. Lampman for $4 per cord. The matter of having about 500 feet of old fire hose relined was re- ferred to the fire committee. This was broached by the mayor who has obtained figures that would make practically new hose 80 cents per foot, when it would cost new $1.25. The city will need new hose next year and the relined hose would el- iminate the purchase of new hose at a high price. . The fire committee was also in- structed to look after the purchase of new tires for the fire truck and also the matter of repairing the floor in the Fifth ward fire hall. The matter of persons dumping ashes in the streets and alleys was mentioned, also, and the usual warn- ing will be issued. SALVATION ARMY SOON TO SOLICIT FOR CHRISTMAS Captain Crusberg of the Salvation Army is soon to commence the an- nual solicitation for the Salvation Army Christmas. The poor of the city and the people who look to the army post for assistance will be re- membered as usual this year. PREMIER IS DEAD Belleville, Ont., Dec. 11.—S8ir Mac- Kenzie Bowell, premier of Canada from 1894 to 1896, died here after a week’s illness. He was 94 years old. LAST VOLUNTEERS UNDER WAR ORDER CIVIL WAR BREAKS IN RUSS REPUBLIC; MOSCOW IS FIGHTING (By United Press) Petrograd, Dec. 11.—War against General Kaledino and his Cossack revolters has been declared by the Bolsheviki.' Troops have been dis- patched from Kazan. General Kale- din has declared martial law. ighting in A stockmm.mfiec. 1¥.£°Flghtlng is progressing in the streets of Mos- cow between the Bolsheviki and meémbers of the Korniloff revolution- aries, messages here today indicated. The Swedish consul has ordered all Swedes to leave Moscow. . HENRY FORD HAS SYSTEM TO SOLVE RAIL PROBLEM (By United Press) New York, Dec. 11.—Henry Ford In an article in the New York Eve- ning Times says lighter equipment and more uniform transportption system will solve the railroad trans- portation problem. He says steel of great strength can be used and much lighter. Ford says the banking interests that control the railroads are so busy figuring out profits that they don’t know what ails their own transportation systems. $5 MORE FOR Y. W. C. A, ~4 The . X's -club of..thd Presbyterian church voted to give $5 to the Y. W. C. A. fund, at the meeting last evening. The Northern News of Spooner has appointed a committee to make plans to raise their part of the apportionment for this coun- ty. Several of the towns and vil- lages have already turned in their share, and Mrs. Ira French, chair- man of the drive in this county, is well pleased with the results so far. HOMESTEADERS PROOF HEARINGS CHANGED (Special to Pioneer) . ‘Washington, Dec. 7.—Congress- man Steenerson has been advised by the commission of the general land office that hereafter homesteaders’ final proofs would be set at a place in accordance with the wishes of the homesteaders, instead of the old practice under which the hearings were held at a point designated or approved by the local officers. Mr. Steenerson brought this matter to the attention of the general office last September upon complaint of homesteaders who had been required to appear at points inconvenient to them and their witnesses. PARK RAPIDS HOME GUARD REPORTED CALLED TO ST. PAUL Word reached Bemidji today that the Home Guard company of Park Rapids had been called to St. Paul on account of the street car strike. A large meeting was scheduled to- day. I S, NORMAL CLASS VISITS THE “PIONEER” Miss Emma K. Hoglund, teacher in the normal department of the Be- midji schools. took her class of eight girls through tke Bemidji Pioneer Publishing company’s plant yester- day afternoon, that they may be able to obtain an insight into the.art of printing. The class will be asked to write a paper on this subject in the near future. The class visited the Northern Grocery company's wholesale house during the fall, and Miss Hoglund is planning on having them visit the Bemidji Manufactur- ing company’s plant, Koors Bros. plant, and when the mills are re- opened in the spring, the Crookston Lumber company’s mills. In the class are Grace Nugent, Lydia Hayes, Cora Stout, Leona Woock, Mae Ful- ler, Edith Anderson, Marie Krogseng and Lizzie Baney. ERATED FARM CLUBS TO HOLD MEETING NEXT FRIDAY The Federated Farm clubs will meet Friday in Bemidji and among the topics to be discussed will be the organization of the proposed Farm Bureau in the southern part of the county. 3 BEMIDJI BAND PLAYS WHEN KAISER ARRIVES It was not known to the members of the Bemidji band, the special recruiting commit- tee nor Recruiting Officer Fou- cault nor anyone else at the depot, that the band played when the Kaliser arrived in Bemidji this noon while the volunteers were at the depot, responding to the call of the colors. The Kaiser came in on.the train the volunteers boarded enroute to Duluth. He ap- peared in the best of health but his black mustache had lost some of its upward tend- ency. He smiled as he stepped from the car to the station platform while the strains of the Star Spangled Banner re- verberated through the city. The Kaiser stopped sudden- ly, listened and looked in amazement at the throng, a hand stole toward his felt hel- met and it was lifted in salute to the boys, as & thought was wirelessed to a son on board the battleship New Hampshire. The Kaiser was A. Kaiser, the Bagley banker. ————————————————— With the mercury at the below the zero mark, twenty-three more stal- wart sons of Bemidji, and Beltrami county marched to the depot this noon and boarded the train for Du- luth to report for assignment to “camp stations for-training in°Uncle Sam’s military. The weather, was too severe to stage a demonstration such as would have been had the weather heen warmer, but, nevertheless, there were many who wended their way to the depot to bid the volunteers farewell and God speed, in the true spirit without the variations ineci- dent to a full fledged demonstra- tion. March; to Train. The volunteers met at the ecity hall, where the Home Guards, un- der Captain Swinson, mobilized and the Guard and Recruiting Officer Foucault escorted the boys to the train. It was too cold for band music and instead of marching the Bemidji band met at the depot and there played a farewell program, the Star Spangled Banner being played as the volunteers boarded the cars. The Roll of Honor, The roster of the volunteers who left comprised the following: F. F. Ward. J. M. Johnson. J. A. Batchelder. C. F. Rock. 3. V. Masoner. '[ H. F. McClernan. i J. 8. Case. q 5. R. Berkey. J. C. Warner. . C. R. Ollom. a1 G. E. Boobar. . 0. H. Rask. D. B. Williams. R. H. Lauritzen. N. R. Oien. M. E. Runyan. 0. Linvik. J. Jelle. J. E. Whelan, N. J. Folland. C. A. Williamson. . C. J. Haley. A. W. Setterholm. Last of Volunteers. ! Prior to departure, the Patriotic League gave to each of the boys a “joy box,” and the Red Cross ladies saw to it that each was given a “housewife’” kit. The contingent that left is the last under the volunteer system and the choosing of service. The rest of the drafted men who will go to the colors must take the task as- gigned by the government. SENATE TO PROBE ARMY ORGANIZATION (By United Press) Washington, Dec. 11.—The Sen- ate committee on military affairs today ordered a searching investi- gation into the wholesale military situation, ‘particularly the organiz- ing and equipping of the National army. IS CONVALESCING Frank Lofgren, who has been con- fined at St. Anthony's hospital, is convalescing.