Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 20, 1917, Page 1

BEMIDJI. MINNESOTA. THURSDA Y EVENING. DECEMBER 20, 1917, NEW AMERICAN AIRPLANE BOMBS VOLUME XV, NO. 295. WARNING ISSUED AGAINST CANDLES . NEAR RED CROSS FLAG INWINDOWS National Underwriters Issue Notice to Red Cross; Chapters Are Commercial Glub Protests - ToSec.Lane ' Bemidji business men are agog over the discontinuance of logging operations on the part of the Backus So Advised. & Brooks company on the Red Lake Indla: dagency, the contract being . awarded Backus & Brooks by ‘the EVERY-EMPLOYE OF BOX government in a recent competitive bid. The amount bid on was ap- proximately 72,000,000 feet. . A committee appointed by. - the Commercial club this noon, consist- ing of President G. W. Harnwell, Mayor Vandersluis, W. L. Brooks, R. L. Given and City Attorney M. J. Brown, was authorized to send a telegram to the secretary of the in- terior and ascertain the true state of affairs. The message reads as follows: Secretary of the Interior, ‘Washington, D. C. Bemidji, Minn., Dec. 20.—We are informed that operations on logging contract of Red Lake Indian agency timber have ceased. If portions of this tim- ber are not cut this winter, heavy loss will result to the In- dians in loss of value on tim- ber and labor. We therefore wish to be advised if these op- erations have been permanently discontinued, and if so to enter protest at such discontinuance. —Bemidji Commercial Club. (Signed by Committee.) FACTORY JOINS RED CROSS Farmers Attracted by Exhibit of Work; Enroll as Members of Local Chapter. New York, Dec. 20.—On’ account of the fire hazard and danger to life, the national board of fire under- writers has issued a warning against the suggestion made by headquar- ters of the American Red Cross that lighted candles be placed in win- dows behind Red Cross flags on Christmas eve as a stimulys in the cqmpaign for 10,000,000 new mem- beérs. ‘W. E. Mallalieu, general man- ager of the underwriters’ organiza- tion, emphasized that there is no in- tent on the part of the board to hamper the work of the Red Cross. George 8. Fowler, business mana- ger of the Red Cross, has sent tele- grams to all chapters of the Red Cross throughout the country urging that the warning of the national ‘board be heeded. The telegram sug- gests that curtains be taken down, shades raised and only the lights of the room used. Several types of airplane bombs invented by Amecricans and adopted by the United States government are shown in the illustration. The man is kick- Ing one of the missiles to show that it 18 harmless unless its nose hits some- thing. OLSON PASSES 0. K.. TELLS PARENTS: SINGS AT “Y” m ‘THE PRINCE OF PEACE’ And He said, “I came not to bring pénce, but a sword.” What a strange contradiction, and how shall we reconcile it? Again the season is with us when=the hearts of Christendom turn to that wonderful Personality and dwell with feelings of awe and wonder on the words that fell from His lips. Again we commemorate the birth of Him who shall make us free indeed. But now we come with hearts bowed down under a world sorrow and minds clouded by a veil through which it would seem impossible to pierce. When we would sing acclaim to the Prince of Peace, we look out over a worfadfitenched in war and blood. We see on every hand misery and suffering, human conditions which He gave His life to alleviate. And it has been so long since He made the sacrifice, that hope almost turns to despair. Can we by any means glean one ray of comfort from that eryptic re- ) mark which we quote above? Was the omniscient mind projecting itself into the future and seeing the mighty struggles through which His Word must adventure ere it reached enthronement in the hearts of mankind? We cannot but believe that such was the case. Too well He knew the awful depravity of the unregenerate heart of man; too well He knew | the fearful lust of pride and power against which men must battle and under which they must be ground to powder; too well He knew by what slow degrees the world would be brought to a realization of the fact that but one human attribute can ever be taken into the Great Beyond—Ilove. It was said of Him that “He was in the world and the world knew Him not.” If the world, then, knew Him not, how much less shall it know His teachings without diligent study and search? It would be well for the American people, as they approach the an- niversary of the Messianic Birth, to again fortify themselves with the teachings of the Son of Man. We should look into the national heart and see that in the momentous conflict before us, we harbor no unworthy motives by which we may help to defer the consummation of His benedic- tion, “Peace on earth, good will to men.” It would be well that we again assure our own hearts that we desire but the everlasting Right and Truth. Having, then, assured our hearts of these thinge, let us revert to just one incident in His life. Let us recall that when He found the temple of God profaned, with a scourge of cords he drove the profaners from its precincts. Wonderful man! For His own safety He would not contend, but for the honor of His Father, yes! Was it a divine pointing of tne way for His followers all down the ages? Surcly it could not have been a trivial incident of no particular signiiicance to man. Such incidents had no place in His life. Assured, then, that peace loving, mercy loving, truth’ loving America has but one aim which is the great heart of humanity—we can approach this benign season with hearts attuned to its signficance—the anniversary of the earthly advent of the Prince of Peace. Coming in this spirit, we, like the shephherds of old on the Judean hills, may catch a glimpse of that light that shall dispel the darkness of ignorance and avarice and shall make all men followers and champions of the Right. And as we approach that day let it be with hearts that can feel for all peoples everywhere. Let it be with a fervent hope that soon the clouds that now encompass us may be rifted and dispersed, and the bene- ficiest sun of world-wide righteousness may shine thenceforth forever. Let it be with a faith that the eternal principles of Justice and Right for which we stand will, ultimately rule the earth, and man see his fellow man for which he is—his brother. CHARGE PACKERS OWN CHICAGO STOCK YARDS (By United Press) Washington, Dec. 20.—Chicago meat packers were targets of the federal trade commission at the open- ing of the food investigation under Attorney Francis Heney today. It-is charged that the Union Stock Yards are owned by the meat packers. Thig the packers deny. Heney will at- tempt to show that five of the bip- gest packers control several banks where cattlemen obtain credit as well as the stock yards. CHRISTMAS TREE UP A monster spruce has been se- cured for the community Christmas tree and it was erected today in the same place near the Masonic temple .where the tree stood last year. In a letter to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. 1. B. Olson, Kern Olson, who is in camp at Jefferson barracks, says in part: “Passed all my exams O. K. and will get my uniform in a day or two, then I will be a real soldier. Can hardly wait until I get it. Just came from church at the Y. M. C. A. building and it was sure some service. Began at 10 o’clock and lasted an hour. Two ministers gave short talks, but the service was mostly singing. Last night I made my ‘first appearance’ here when I sang to 12,000 soldiers. A boy from Chicagp, played for me and he sure could play. I sang “Keep the Home Fires Burning” and ‘“Goodbye Broad- way, Hello France.” RUNYON'S IDEA WAS ALL RIGHT BUT THE METHOD WAS WRONG George Runyon, a switchman on the M. & I, had the right idea in furnishing his proposed home but he made a mistake when he entered a warehouse at the rear of Knapp’s store and extracted a washing ma- chine, two hand sleds, blankets, car- pets, etc. At another place he se- cured coal and wood. From the landlady where he had a room he extracted the goose feath- ers from the pillows and replaced them with chicken feathers. The thefts were reported to the police and Chief Ripple nabbed Runyon. Judge Gibbons gave him the choice of doing 90 days in the county jail or paying $76 fine. He paid. HOLIDAY MAIL IS BREAKING RECORD (By United Press) Washington, Dec. 20.—Over 300,- 000 postmen are toiling night and day to deliver America’s holiday mail by Christmas eve. The mail movement is shattering all records. Billions of tons are being handled. Whole trains have been comman- deered for moving the congestion. Express is also congested and mer- chants are unloading on the post- offices and have been since Novem- ber 15 and the amount daily has been equal to the heaviest day last year. The Chicago office on the night of December 17 handled 997 tons of mail. Keen Interest Shown. There never was more keen in- terest shown in a campaign than in the Red Cross drive ,now being con- ducted in Bemidji and Beltrami county. Today the committee mem- bers made the Tounds of the city to make note of the houses wherein the Red Cross flags gre missing and to secure, if possible, membership in those homes. Practically every home in the city is showing its colors and before the close of the campalgn there will be mighty few houses which do not boast a Red Cross mem- bership. e F Y = Y Here’s Patriotism. Just about the most patriotic in- stitution in the city is the Bemidji box factory. The plant has a force of over 150 employes and every single one has taken a membership in the Red Cross. Mr. Kenfleld, one .of the owners and general manager, said today that every one of his em- ployes had taken out a membership. The display in R’grgz])%'s is prov- ing one of the biggest hits of the campaign. Here are shown the sam- ples of the work being done by the Red Cross and the soldiers. There are pajamas, helmets, sweaters, socks, scarfs and every article that is being made by the Red Cross of the United fStates for the soldiers and sailors. The surgical dressing classes have an excellent exhibit of the bandages being made and there is an endless variety. The front of the store has been arranged attrac- tively and those in charge are at- tired in the white costume of the Red Cross. Farmers Are Joinine. It is truly remarkable the num- ber of persons from the country who are attracted by this feature. Daily there are several who come into the store and say they are not members of the Red Cross and wish to join. Scores of new members have thus been added, they never having been solicited, owing to their residence being out of the city. Another Lie “Nailed.” The story of “buying socks made by the Red Cross” has, as the Pio- neer said it would, proved a ‘“bloom- er.” The lady who told the Red Cross membership solicitor that she had heard such report said a woman had told her that she had heard it from another in Nebish that a couple of lumber jacks had bought socks in Nebish and in one was a slip whereon was written, “Made by the Red Cross.” President Warford of the Red Cross chapter, investigated the report but the trail disappeared -—-—_———-—-——-——-—-——__—_—_——___.______——____— , (Continued on Page 4) o e P i «J.H.” Auto Club Is Being Organized;BenefitsFor All The money will be spent on roads tributary to Bemidji and on the maintenance of the Jefferson High- way. Without this club’s activities the permanency of the Jefferson Highway would look rather dubious. It cost somewhat over $250 to secure it, which amount will be paid out of moneys collected. If the highway was still to be secured, this city would raise several thousand dollars to have it routed through here. And now that it is here a hundred thou- sand would not buy it back. When the commfittee calls upon you to give this important matter consideration, your signature ap- plied will be of material dssistance in completing the work.’ KNITTED ARTICLES OF BENEFIT T0 SOLDIERS (By United Press) With the American armies in France, Dec. 20.—Knitted gar- ments, products of affectionate and patriotic toil of American women back home, are proving of great com- fort. It is intensely sold and the sweaters, mufflers and helmets are defying the winter chill. The soldiers are discarding the cumbersome overcoats for the warm knitted sweaters. PORTUGUESE TROOPS VICTORS (By United Press) London, Dec. 20.—General Haig today reported that Portuguese troops repulsed an attempted enemy raid near Laventie. A committee consisting of W. Z. Robinson and Frank Koors has started on a campaign to secure members to the Bemidji ‘“J. H.” Auto club. The membership is not confined to the city of Bemidji but takes in the country districts as well. To the Commercial club, Mr. Rob- inson explained the purpose of the club and signatures were easy to get. The membership fee is $5. Each member will receive a membership card, a nickle plated auto emblem to we fastened on the radiator, and a theft protection agreement whereby ‘he is to have the co-operation of the club in recovering any loss and an authorized expenditure of an amount not to exceed $50. NOT YESTERDAY'S NEWS, BUT TODAY'S NEWS TODAY--BY THE GREAT UNITED LY Pl PRESS COUNTY OFFICIALS CATCH'BIGHARRY'S GAMBLING JOINT OPEN FU War Aims of | _England Are i Mads Known (By United Press) London, Dec. 20.—Premier Lloyd George in the House of Commons to- qay outlined Great Britain's war aims. Germany must give security for further world peace, such peace only achieved by the destruction of the German military power. Restoration and compensation fof all invaded territories is demanded. Return of German colonies to be determined by an international peace conference and be decided finally by the wish of the people of the colonies themselves. Mesopotamia and Armenia will never be returnable to the Germans. WHOLESALE ROBBERIES ARE PERPETRATED IN ODESSA (By United Press) | Odessa, Dec. 20.—Fighting be- tween the Bolsheviki and Ukranians has halted and patrols are guarding the city. Scores of shops and resi- dences have been piJlaged. The fighting has been used as a prtext for wholesale robberies. ELEVEN COAL MINERS KILLED IN TENNESSEE COAL MINE (By United Press) Knoxville, Tenn., Dec. 20.—Eleven miners were killed in an explosion today in the Dour coal mine. FOUCAULT IS OFF DUTY WITH SEVERE COLD; LEE IN CHARGE Recruiting Officer ['oucault is tak- ing a rest from duties for a few days to get over a severe cold anl First Sergeant F. E. Lee of the Duluth station is in charge of the oifice dur- ing Foucault’s abserce. Word received from the federal office in Minneapplis is to the ef- fect that enlistments will be jc- cepted for the United States guard, men over 40 years of age being tak- en. The pay will he the same as for infantry service, and dependency is no bar, The guards will be used to relieve regulars in acting - as guards wherever the government pla- ces them. Enlistments will be re- ceived at the Bemidji recruiting of- fice. EVERYBODY BE 0UT FOR BARKER WELCOME Lieutenant Earl A. Barker of the battleship Massachusetts will arrive home tomorrow afternoon at 3:17 o'clock for a Christmas furlough and everybody in Bemidji is urged to be at the depot in bidding him welcome. The band and Home Guard will be out in full strength. A special committee has been ap- pointed to arrange a ninformal re- ception and the Elks will see that he doesn’t get lonesome, he being exalted ruler of the Elk lodge. TH BELTRAMI HAS NORPUBEIC SAFETY COMMISSION Spooner, Minn., Dec. 20.—The Northern Beltrami County Safety as- sociation was organized here Tuesday evening at the Auditorium. There was a large attendance from Bau- dette and surrounding townships. Addresses were delivered by Sena- tor Patrick McGarry of Walker, the speaker of the evening; C. R. Mid- dleton of Baudette and George E. Ericson of Spooner. Officers elected were: President, J. R. Norris of Williams: vice presi- dent, George E. Ericson of Spooner; Secretary, T. J. Clausen of Baudette; treasurer, Morriss Willett of Bau- dette. An advisory member was elected from each township. SUB SINKINGS FREQUENT (By United Press) London, Dec. 20.—Premier George told the House of Commons today that while sub-sinkings were in- creasing the situation was optimis- tic. . LL BLAST With his gambling joint running wide open, as it has been in the past, Harry Gunsalus, alias “Big Harry,” whose place of business is on the A southeast corner of Third street and Minnesota avenue, was caught red ‘handed last night by Chief Deputy Sheriff J. E. Cahill and J. E. Black, aoting deputy sheriff. Gunsalus and a Finlander named Nickola Mickola, who was running a game, were arrested, as were eight who were gambling with cards and poker chips. Place Wide Oven. The pulling of the joint was with- out the least feature. Chief Deputy b Cahill and Deputy Black merely walked in the side door about 10:30 o’clock and descended to the basc- ment where the games were in full blast. Cahill casually walked up to the table where ‘“Big Harry' was busily engaged in playing cards and a3 acting as “keeper” of the game and remarked, ‘‘Business must he pretty good, isn’t it, Harry?" Gunsalus looked up and observed Cahi]l as the latter again remarked. “You are all under arrest.” Gunsalus Booked. [ Gunsalus and Mikola were taken to the police station along with otiier inmates. Gunsalus was booked on a charge of running a gambling house and Mikola was charged with con- ducting a gambling device, both be- ing arraigned on a state charge. The others were charged with gamb- ling. Gunsalus and Mikola were each held in bonds of $200 for hearing before Judge Gibbons this morning and the others were held in bail of $10 each for appearance this morn- ing. The proprietor of tne joint and- his game keeper each .posted checks for $200 each. Cash bail was given by the others. The inmates of the place gave phony names, in the majority of instances forfeited their bond of $10 and failed to appear. ; ; Gist of Inmates. /! The names of the inmates were X given as follows: Frank Johnson pleaded not guilty. Will have his hearing this after- noon. Louis Amundson forfeited his $10 bail. One fellow happened to get mixed up with the crowd on the way to the oity building and was released. “Sam Kee'" also forfeited his $10 ball. Verne Lowell will have his hear- ing this afternoon. Tom Swanson, $10 bail forfeited. Pete Johnson, $10 bail forfeited. A. E. Stewart, hearing this after- noon. County Attorney Torrance prose- cuted the cases, complaints heing signed by Deputy Cahill. Held to Grand Jury. Gunsalus waived examination and was held in bond of $500 to the grand jury. Mikola is unable to understand English with any marked succesk and an interpretor was called. The accused was also held in bond of $600 to the grand jury. Both will have no difficulty in fur- nishing bail. 5 Keeps On Going. It was only a short time ago that the police visited the basement of “Big Harry's” place and found gamb- ling going full tilt. One of the game keepers was fined $25 at the time. The place has been in police court time and time again on gambling charges, only to continue gambling operations which has heen no secrel to the city of Bemidji. SICKNESS IN CAMPS IS BEING PROBED (By United Press) Washington, Dec. 20.—Senate military probers are raking the quar- termaster general’s department to fix part of the blame for the disease sweeping several military camps. Today they sought the scanty sup- ply of clothing as a root of the trouble. The latest weekly health report from the camps shows larger general sickness but an improvement in measles, meningitis and pneumonia. Venereal diseases are numerous and constantly increasing. SUGAR TRUST HEAD LAYS SHORTAGE TO THE L W. (By United Press) Washington, Dec. 20.—That the 1. W. W., added to the railway con- gestion, and not the food adminis- tration and sugar trust caused the sugar famine, was the testimony of Earl Babst in the sugar probe today. He is the head of the sugar trust. J— w. R