Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 19, 1917, Page 1

VOLUME XV. NO. 294. i = IEALOUS WORKER TRIES 10 ENLISE SOCIALIST IN RED CROSS CAMPAIG ~ Fair Campaigner, Practically New- ‘comer to Bemidji, Solicits Stranger to Her. COMPANIONS ENJOY LAUGH; OLD GAG ENCOUNTERED “Red Cress Selling Articles” Bobs Up' in Fifth Ward; Good Work Being Done. Soliciting members for the Red Cross, in its Chrigtmas drive this week, is a pleasure for the patriotic women of Bemidji but once in awhile an incident arises, which, while not in the least discouraging, punctures the monotony of the regular routine and one of these had to do with an enthusiastic worker for Uncle Sam’s boys. The fair committee member has been a resident of Bemidji only about five or six months and hence her ac- quaintance is rather limited. She was in one of the drug stores last evening when a’ well known indi- vidual with equally well known un- patriotic propensities entered and without knowing who he was the Red Cross enthusiast approached and sol- icited his memvership. The refusal was polite while an amused smile o’erspread the countenance of the in- dividual thus accosted, which created much mirth at the expense of the zealous newcomer. - Same 0ld Gae. One of the committee encountered the same old gag while active in the Fifth ward yesterday, Mrs. Joseph Pellow being the first to dig up the “gelling of Red Cross articles.” Mrs. Pellow had approached .a home in her campaign and in pre- 'senting her errand the woman of the ‘house stated that she heard of two ‘boys who had bought socks made by ‘the Red Cross and that the articles -were not being sent to. the soldiers. However, she joined the Red Cross ~.-and-the réport.iste be run down. -Of} other Teuton spread tales of similar vein. -Drive On Thursday. The caPmpv:ign committee will be- gin active work Thursday afternoon when a house-to-house canvass for membership will be made. Five chairmen have been appoint- ed, one for each ward, and they have éach appointed a committee to assist in making the canvass. Every home Z.in the city will be visited that day, % excepting those homes where the Red "/ Cross service flag is displayed. The First ward will be taken care of by Mrs. L. Dempsey, the Second by Mrs. J. McFadden. Mrs. M. A. Downs has charge of the Third ward and Mrs. W. L. Brooks of the Fourth. Mrs. J. J. McLaughlin will direct the campaign in the Fourth ward and Mrs. Joseph Pellow in the Fifth ward. i Address in the Fifth. On Thursday evening a Red Cross address will be given at the school in the Fifth ward for the purpose of arousing more interest and enthu- siasm in the membership drive. Supt. W. P. Dyer will give the ad- dress. . . Frank Markus of Nebish has writ- ‘ten to the chairman expressing .hls interest in the work, and requesting that the organization send him twen- ty-five Red Cross service flags, with the privilege of soliciting member- ships. This is but one instance of the enthusiasm and the willingness to co-operate in this big under- taking. Stations Are Busy. “The ladies at the three drug stores in Bemidji have been more than busy in securing new members, and the list of names has grown steadily. Re- ceipts will be mailed all members at the close of the campaign. H. S. BASKETBALL - SCHEDULE 1S OUT The basketball schedule of the high school quintet has been com- pleted and six of the eleven games wi]l be played in Bemidji . The first game of the season will be with Cass Lake Friday night at Bemidji. The schedule is as follows: Dec. 22—Bemidji at Blackduck. Jan. 12—Walker at Bemidji. Jan. 19—Aitkin at Bemidji. Jan. 26—Bemidji at Park Rapids. Feb. 1—Crosby at Bemidji. Feb. 9.—Bemidji at Wadena. . Feb. 16—Blackduck at Bemidji. Feb. 22—Park Rapids at Bemidji. March 2—Bemidji at Walker. March 9—Bemidji at Crosby. March 16—Wadena at Bemidji. PLANS TO PROD SENAITT% GOVERNMENT EXPERTS (By United Press) Washington, Dec. 19.—Several senators plan the establishment of a government munitions department to overcome the startling handicapping of munitions shortage. ‘recommendations were = \ DAILY PIOM . BEMIDJI. MINNESOTA, WEDNESDAY EVENING. DECEMBER 19, 1917 1—Itaiian soldiers hellographing in the mountains at the west end of thelr Iine. - 2—F1rst photograph of the Amerl- can troops in the first line trenches in France; the men are watching an airplane. 8—Carrier pigeons, much used in the warfare on the west front, being placed In a receptacle In the trench to protect them from gas. (By United Press) ‘Washington, Dec. 19.—The war department today announced that ‘better conditions have been put in- to effect in the army camps. The recommendation had been made by Surgeon General Gorgas. The con- ditions remedied were those leading to sickness among the soldiers in training. The statement of conditions and made two months ago and the conditions rem- edied. The announcement was made just yesterday in an official state- ment. WILSON'S EXPLOSIVE - EXPERT 15 -GALLED-~| - Gontse" It “will fizaTe “out 1ike all the}—~ “ROOT BEER SPECIALIST ‘Washington, Dec. 19.—President Wilson’s appointments of state ex- plosive inspectors were criticized by Republican members in a senate ex- ecutiye session which confirmed all such appointments pending a few recently made. Partisanship in the appointments was charged and the qualifications of the appointees as a whole were criticized. Senator Penrose, who led the op- position said that usually all of the appointees are ‘“‘deserving Democrats or mongrel Republicans” and that few of them had demonstrated their fitness for duties. Many of these named were said to be local poli- ticians, and one appointee, Senator Penrose declared, was a ‘‘specialist in rootbeer.” . Some criticism also came from the democratic side and Senator Leads withdrew the nomination of the II- linois appointee, W. A. Campton, a lawyer, because he said he knew he would not have time to devote to the work. Senator Ashurst and Pittman, Democrats, in charge of the nomina- tions, defended the appointments and declared experts with experience in handling explosives were not needed, their dutiés being largely adminis- trative. AMERICA‘S 1918 CROP T0 BREAK RECORD (By United Press) Washington, Dec. 19.—America’s war crop next year will break all records under favorable circumstan- ces, the report of the department of agriculture, issued today, shows. Winter wheat has an area of 42,- 172,000 acres, four per cent above the normal. The condition of win- ter wheat is 79.3 against 89.3. The average rye acreage is 36.6 per cent above last year. WOULD DISSOLVE THE DUAL MONARCHY (By United Press) The Hague, Dec. 19.—Newspapers say the municipality of Budapest has unanimously adopted Tresolutions urging the government to prepare for complete separation of Hungary from Austria. The resolutions say the em- peror will be the sole bond between the two nations. ELKS MEET THURSDAY There will be a meeting of the Elks lodge tomorrow evening and it is requested that there be a large representation of fhe lodge present as an important matter is to come up. RS 89| DATRIOTIC LEAGUE MAKES REPORT ON FINANCES SINCE ITS ORGANIZATION Has Helped Bemidji Do Her “Bit” in Many Ways; Was Pioneer ~in Patriotism, EQUIPPING OF RECRUITS ONE OF NOTEWORTHY ACTIVTIES Extended Finan Wherever Necessary; Promotor of Loy- alty Meetings. The work of the Patriotic League of Bemidji has been largely taken over by the Red Cross organization. On that account the activities of the league have been confined to stimul- ating patriotism and seeing that the soldiers and sailors who have left Bemidji have had a hearty farewell. The several public meetings held at the Grand theater have been largely paid for out of the funds of the league. While at present there is no very important work to which its efforts should be directed, it seems advisable that the organization be maintained for such future demands as may arise. ¢ The financial statement attached is to give full publicity to all sub- scribers as to its finances: Financial Report. Financial statement of the Patri- otic League of Bemidji from April 1 to Dec. 18: Dues and contributions to league, $176.10. Receipts for entertainment of de- parting soldiers, $609.75. Total receipts, $785.85. Western Badge & N. Co., buttons purchased, $20. i Bemidji Sentinel, advertising and printing, $5.00. A. D. Elletson, band, registration day, $16. A. T. Carlson, registration but- tons, $6. P. R. Peterson, band, $14. Oliver Whaley, rent Grand thea- ter, $10. 3 Beltrami County Red Cross, sup- per for soldiers, $166.29. Bemidji Hardware Co., for comfort bags, $3.22. Given Hardware Co., 35 cents. Wilson Fair Store, $1.92. Oliver Whaley, theater tickets for soldiers, $9.55. Bemidji Sentinel, tickets, $3.20. A. T. Carlson supplies, $2.28. G. Burns, meals for soldiers, 70c. Wilson’s store, supplies, $4.80. Fred Brinkman, theater tickets for soldiers, $4.80. George Harnwell, railway expen- ses for four drafted men, $26.20. Wilson Fair Store, supplies $10.40. O'Leary-Bowser, supplies for sol- diers, $7.50. F. B. Lamson, expensg of pqtrlntlc meeting at Grand theater, $20.25. Abercrombie & MecCready, ‘‘joy boxes” for soldiers, $54. Tuseth’s orchestra, music for re- ception, $17. A. N. Gould, lunch for soldiers, $2.10. O'Leary-Bowser, supplies for sol- diers, $6. Bemidji Hardware Co., $12.45. s Beitrami Chapter of Red Cross, 4.28. St. Hilaire Lbr. Co., bill Janney, Semple, Hill & Co., $35.20. Bemidji Pioneer Publishing Co., $10.50. ] Total disbursements, $473.99. Balance on hand, $311.86. supplies printing band | CANADIAN WOUNDED WORK: OF ORGANIZING FEDERAL FARMERS BUREAU PROGRESSES The work of organizing the Fed- eral Farm bureau in southern Bel- trami _county is progressing satis- factorily and only 57 more names are needed to secure the required total of 200, when government and county aid will be available. Mr. Mack, who is doing the organizing, will go to Kelliher this evening. : THIS IS 'H Oklahoma Cltg', IF)eAcI,T 19.—J. M. McClelland went to church in the morning; automobile stolen—recov- ered. ' Went to church same evening; automobile stolen again. Police are still looking. BRITISH SHIP WITH DOCKS AT U.». PORT (By United Press) An Atlantic .port, Dec. 19.—The first ship to put into an Atlantic port, with wounded and maimed wrecks from French battlefields, ar- rived this afternoon. There are 2,- 000 Canadians aboard a British liner. Under other conditions, the ship would put into Halifax, but the de- struction of a large part of that port by the explosions of a munitions ship caused the vessel to dock here. The wounded will be taken care of here and sent by train;to Canada. MEN WERE DISCHARGED ™ FOR VIOLATING ORDER (By United Press) Minneapolis, Dec. 19.—Horace Lowry, president of the street rail- way company, appeared before the federal commission, investigating the street railway troubles, this morning and said that the Minnesota Public Safety commission ordered union and non-unfon employes to remove their buttons, owing to their causing fric- tion. The non-union men complied but the union men didn’t and they were discharged for violating a state and government order. MAYOR CURLEY OF BOSTON DEFATED Mass., Dec. 19.—Andrew J. Peters, formerly assistant secre- tary of the treasury, was elected mayor of Boston yesterday, defeat- ing Mayor James M. Curley, his near- est opponent, by approximately 9,- 000 votes, based on unofficial police figures. Boston, BAUDETTE IS LOYAL TO THE Y. W. C. A. WAR WORK Mrs. I. W. French received a check of $74.50 from Baudette with a promise of three additional dollars to be paid in soon. The ladies of the Baudette War Work Council, of which Mrs. T. J. Williams is chair- man, assisted by Mrs. Nap LaPoint and Mrs. Christ Hanson, are to be commended on their loyalty. Bau- dette’s apportionment was $50 and it has already sent in an over-sub- scription of $24.50. FUEL SHORTAGE WILL PREVENT UNION OFFICIALS VACATION (By United Press) Indianapolis, Dec. 19.—Officials of the United Mine Workers of America will not have their Christmas vaca- tion this year, owing to the serfous- ness of the fuel shortage. SOCIETY FORTY FIVE CENTS PER MONTR = CENTRAL POWERS SOCIALISTS OPPOSE SEPARATE PEACE ~ WITH BOLSHEVIKI Navy Gives Up Hope For Lives 0f 13 (By United Press) Washington, Dec. 19.—The navy department has abaundoned all hope of recovering the 19 men missing from the sunken submarine F-1. An investigation of her being rammed by her sister ship F-3, is under way. The navy department expects added details soon. Collided in Fog. ‘Washington, Dec. hBF—M,‘nctucn lives were lost when the American submarine F-1, was rammed and sunk by submarine F-3, in home wa- ters during a fog Monday afternoon. The F-3 was undamaged and pick- ed up five survivors of her victim. Secretary Daniels announced the dis- aster late yesterday in a brief state- ment which gave no further details. Lieutenant A. E. Montgomery, commanding officer of the I-1, was among the five saved. His mother, Mrs. Julia Montgomery Pratt, lives at Fort H. G. Wright, N. Y. GROSSMAN TO GIVE PART OF CASH TO RED CROSS ‘' “Ab& “Grossmany: ‘proprietor ~of the Hub Clothing company, announces that he will give five per cent of his salés today to the Red Cross chap- ter. ‘“If my business is only ordin- ary on this day, the Red Cross will receive from $5 to $10,” said Mr. Grossman. “I hope it will be a big day for the sake of the iced Cross.” SCHMAHL NAMED ON WAR SAVINGS BOARD Secretary of State Julius A. Schmahl has been named by Director A. R. Rogers on the advisory board of the Minnesota war savings com- mittee. Director Rogers, in his let- ter to Mr. Schmahl, explained some of the aims of the pending cam- paign. “Briefly,” the letter stated, “there are three great purposes which it is intended that the war savings cam- paign will accomplish: “To teach thrift to a nation which has become known for its careless spending and lack of thrift. “To educate the small in- vestor through a simple plan adapted to his means to hecome a purchaser of government se- curities and thus open a wider market for the sale of Liberty Bonds. “To obtain, during 1918, $2,- 000,000,000 for financing the war from new rather than ac- cumulated savin,s.” Secretary Schmahl accepted the appointment on the advisory board and pledged his hest counsel and ad- vice to the committee. SOLDIER KILLED IN CRASH OF TRAIN ON THE ERIE (By United Press) Warren, 0., Dee. 19.—One soldier was killed and several injured today when an Erie railroad train crashed into one of a train of Liberty motor trucks being used hetween Detroit, Mich.,, and ‘“an Atlantic port.” FARGO BURGLARS FROLIC ON LIGHTLESS NIGHTS Fargo, Dec. 19.—As the result of the first “lightless night” three rob- beries were reported here. Chief of Police Dahlgren said lit- tle protection is offered for a city with a small police force under the fuel administration’s order for light- less nights. BERLIN REPORT SAYS OVER 2.000 ITALIANS CAPTURED (By United Press) Berlin, Dec. 19.—(Official)—Over 2,000 TItalians prisoners were cap- tured by the Germans who stormed l;lonteazolone and surrounding posi- tions. London did little damage. (By United Press) . g Stockholm, Dec. 19.—The Social- ists of the Central powers oppose any separate peace with Russia. They fear such a step would so strengthen the German imperialists that the Ger- man Socialists would be wiped out forecibly. International Socialist bu- reau officials brought this word here today. German Socialists will call an im- mediate council to oppose such a step. Bolsheviki Ultimatum. Petrograd, Dec. 19.—The Bolshe- viki have served an ultimatum on the Ukranians, demanding that they cease granting aid to the Cossacks within forty-eight hours or the Bol- sheviki will declare war against them. Fiehting at Odessa. Odessa, Dec. 19.—(Official)—The Ukranians and the Bolsheviki are fighting in the streets. The Ukra- nians seized the opera house and made it their headquarters, equip- ping it with machine guns. The Bolsheviki veplied with rifles to the machine gun fire. The fighting is heavy . but the Maxamilists are still holding the fort, * Senarate Peace Predicted. Washington, Dec. 19.—Russian of- ficials here predict separate peace he- tween Russia and Germany inevita- ble. Nothing but the miracle of Rus- sia shaking herseclf loose from Bol- shevikism will prevent, they. say. Germany will consent not to use any forces on the Russian front against the allies because the Ger- mans no longer have a formidable force stationed there. It is predicted .the. Bolsheviki will fall within month but this is too late. HEADED BY MAYOR City manager plan, commission form or the present aldermanic form of government for Bemidji are the three problems the new charter com- mission, appointed by the district judges, will figure out, the commit- tee being divided into three groups, cach to give attention to one of the three governmental forms for muni- cipalities. The committee will report at a meeting in January, Mayor Van-' dersluis heads the commission and Fred Rhoda is secretary. On the city manager system were appointed J. P. Lahr, H. M. Clark, A, L. Mo- lander, Mayor Vandersluis and J. W. Smith. On the aldermanic system, M. J. Brown, Fred Rhoda, B. W. La- kin and F. S. Lycan, and on the third commission, which has has been un- named, A. P. White, P. J. Russell, A. G. Wedge, H. C. Baer, Isadore Joanis and G. D. Backus. VAN DYKE AND DAVIS ONLY MINNESOTANS W0 VOTED “WET” Washington, Dec. 19.—AIl the members of the House from Minne- sota and North and South Dakota were present and voted for the pro- hibitory amendment, which passed the house, except Representative C. C. Van Dyke of St. Paul and C. R. Davis of the Third Minnesota dis- trict, who lined up with the wets. Representative Thomas D. Schall of Minneapolis and Davis voted for the amendment, which would have exempted beer and wines from the resolution. Representative Miller of Duluth made a hurried trip to the capital from Minnesota to vote for prohibition. When asked if he may get into the race for U. 8. senator, Mr. Miller said he is too busy talking war to think about politics. GERMAN RAIDING PLANES ARE BROUGHT DOWN OVER LONDON (By United Press) London, Dec. 19.—Lord French to- day announced that one, and pos- sibly two, of the German raiding squadron that bombed Kent, Essex and London last night were brought down. 10 Killed: 70 Ininred. London, Dec. 19.—Lord French to- day announced that in the German air raid last night 10 were killed and 70 injured. Sixteen to 20 aeroplanes Fire in were. in the invading fleet. -a .