Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 21, 1917, Page 1

SIGN PACT WITH ~ MEDIATIONBOARD - TOHALTTROUBLE - Order Unconditionally Withdrawn . and Commission Leaves: St. ~. 7. Paul for Chicago. ¥'NO-SETTLEMENT PLAN OF STREET RAILWAY STRIKE ; iPossible That President Will Pro- . pose Compromise for Dura- tion of the War. TEXT OF AGREEMENT Here is the text of the letter -from the President’s labor com- mission, - which, signed by la- bor leaders, formed the agree- ment forestalling a sympa- thetic strike in connection with the street car controversy: “The President’s mediation commission has been gathering information relative t¢ the street car strike in the Twin Cities and labor unrest growing out of the same. “It will not be able to com- plete its investigation until af- ter it has reported to the President. “May we not, therefore, ask the Trades and Labor assembly ‘and the unions affiliated with it to unconditionally withdraw the sympathetic strike order they have had in contemplation so that the commission may handle the street car problem unhampered by threats of a sympathetic strike in other trades and industries?” To this the following union men affixed their signatures: E. G. Hall, president of the State Federation of Labor; George W. Lawson, secretary; James Clancy, president of the St. Paul Trades and Labor as- ®sembly; J. C. Colgan, member of the executive board of the Amalgamated Association of Street Car Mén; J. G. Brown;-: Northwest representative.of the - railroad shopmen; G. L. Gren- ville’and C. Mohler. —————————————————————————— St. Paul, Dec. 21.—There will be no renewal of the sympathetic strike growing out of the trainmen’s dis- pute with the Twin City Rapid Transit company. Union leaders, including E. G. Hall, president of the Minnesota " State Federation of Labor, has sign- ed a pact with President Wilson’s labor commission, “unconditionally withdrawing the sympathetic strike order they have had in contempla- tion.” “Strike Was Susnended.” 3 The sympathetic strike of two and one-half hours last Thursday has been ‘“‘suspended” pending the ar- rival of the Federal board. . The signing of the pact—adding another peace dove to the flock loosed by the commission in its ad- VOLUKE XV. Ko. 266, s g ;2% LABOR LEADERS judication of labor difficulties over the nation—oermits the bodv. head- ed by Secretary of Labor William B. Wilson. as the document states, to «“handle the street car problem un- hampered by threats of a sympathet- ic strike in other trades and indus- tries.” To Hold Chiceen Tnouirv. ' The commission has gone to Chi- eago to investizate labor tronbles in the meat packing industry there. As quickly-as they reach Washing- - ton. their ultimate destination, how- ever, they will begin draftine recom- ‘gmendations on the Twin Cities situ- ation which will be presented to President: Wilson. : No Announcement Made. v “This has been our procedure in all ench cases,” Felix Frankfurter, secretary and counsel of the com- ission, said. ‘“We never have giv- ‘em out our recommedations before their transmission to the President. We have nothing to say as to what these recommendations will be.” The street car labor problem, in which was interwoven the order of the Public Sefety commission forbid- ding the wearing of union or non- union insignia hv cempany emplayes —_this order being the basis of the whole contraversy which finally led . . to a sympethetic strike—is not set- " {led, but it is in the hands of the Federal commissioners. in the iustice of whose findings union leaders again have asserted their absolute confidence. COLGATE FIRM INDICTED ON PRICE FIXING CHARGE Norfolk, Va., Dec. 21.—Colgate & Co. of Jersey City was indicted by the grand jury in the United States court here for violation of the Fed- eral laws by refusing to sell their products to dealers who would not agree to sell at the prices fixed by the company. i urkeyless - Xmas For Sammies (By United Press) With the American army in France, Dec. 21.—It begins to look as if the Sammies will have a tur- keyless Christmas ‘as their first in France. The quartermaster’s de- partment up to noon today had not received Christmas rations and there is little hope of getting them in time for distribution. The small amount of turkey and “trimmings” left over from Thanks- giving are insufficient. PFAENDER WNULD RESIGN IF- LAW BODY DESIRES St. Paul, Dec. 21.—Albert Pfaen- der, removed as city attorney of New Ulm by Governor Burnquist, who found the charges proven that he had uttered sediticvs statements at a meeting at New- Ulm July 25, has asked the ethics committee of the Minnesota State Bar association to permit him to resign from the asso- ciation “if my presence is not de- sired in the association.” AUSTRIAN CHILDREN IN QUEST OF FOOD Geneva, Switzerland, Dec. 21.— (Delayed)—Living proofs of the ter- rible economic conditions in Austris were furnished by the arrival ‘st Bucha, on the frontier, of 576 pale and suffering children between the{® ages of 7 and 9. They are from: Vienna and other Austrian towns. The children had not tasted mikk} for months. They had received bad bread in insufficient amounts, stom- ae' i~epges resulting. Their clothipg was most scapty anu 1here wag po fuel in their hames. They will be digtributed among va- rious places in Switzerland uatil their health is restored. MEN OVER THE DRAFT AGE MAY JOIN THE NEW MILITARY POLICE A good chance is offered for those beyond the draft age to do their bit by joining the military police, now being enlisted by the government under a new order recently issued. Enlistment may. be made at the Be- midji recruiting office. Fifteen thou- sand men are wanted for this new arm of the military service. Married men will be accepted and wherever possible they will be de- tailed in their home cities, principal- ly in guarding war supplies and ne- cessary industrial plants. They will act as reserve military police to quell riots, and a guarantee is given that these men will not be sent out of the United States. They will be enlisted as regular * This characteristic scene from the west front. trenchgg while two German prisoners, only too glad to be captured, follow after quite unguarded. EMIRPJI DAILY PIONEEK BEMIDJI. MINNESOTA, FRIDAY E VENING. DfiCEMBER 21, 1917, OUNDED pommne WHILE PRISONERS TRAIL ALON GERM ANY REFUSES - SCHOOL CLOSING TO SAVE FUEL ONLY A LAST RESORT Schools in Minnesota will be closed to save fuel only when all other| places except homes are closed, C. G. Schulz, state superintendent of edu- cation, said yesterday. “There has been much apprehen- sion throughout the state in regard to closing the schools to save fuel,” Superintendent Schulz said. “I have received many inquiries on the sub- ject from school officials and wish it generally understood that the schools will go on without interruption.” SCHOOL CLOSES TODAY FOR THE CHRISTMAS VACATION School closed this afternoon for the holiday vacation and will re- main closed for two weeks, reopening Jan. 7. Several of the teachers will go to their homes to spend the holi- days while others will visit with friends in other cities. OVER 50 JOIN THE RED CROSS AT HINES; 200 AT MEETING (Special to Pioneer) Hines, Dec. 21.—A more enthu- siastic Red Cross meeting hasn't been discovered than that held at Hines last evening. True, it wasn’t | a mammoth affair, for Hines is not %0 large as some other communities, ‘huL Hines was there—at the meet- army privates in the military police section, and must be in uniform all of the time. The pay is the same as in the regular army fighting forces, except that ample subsistence allow- ances will be given where quarters are not provided in barracks for small details. No men within the draft age lim- its will be accepted for enlistment. ing. If there were any who were not there it was because they were sick in bed or had a leg broken. The meeting was held in the con- solidated school and the school was too small to accommodate all who attempted to gain admittance. There were fully 200 present. The gath- ering was to boost the Red Cross .campaign--and ‘the auxiliary to the g " iy o ws a Canadian soldier helping a wounded comrade back to the NOT YESTERDAY’S NEWS, BUT TODAYS NEWS TODAY---BY THE GREAT UNITET>PRESS BOLSHEVIKI PEACE - TERMS, IS REPORT; (By United 'Press) London, Dec. 21.—Exchange Tele- graph dispatches today report that the Germans have refused the Rus- sian peace plans. The Bolsheviki delegates have been recalled to Pet- rograd. g The decision does not mean a re- sumption of hostilities even if the report is true because all fighting for a month has ceased as agreed up- on previously. If Germany refused the terms of the Bolsheviki it is thought it did so with the realiza- tion of their power to enforce enor- mous concessions from the Russians. No Clothing ForNext Draft Quota Dec. 31 (By United Press) ‘Washington, Dec. 21.—In the face of the startling lack of clothing and supplies, thousands of young men will be called to the colors Decem- ber 31, Quartermaster Sharp admit- ted in the Senate military probe this afternoon. This refers to the last increment of the first draft. Quartermaster Sharp admitted there was not enough clothing for the men in training now. He also Austrians Are Interested. Amsterdam, Dec. 21.—A Vienna dispatch today states that an Austro- Hungary delegation left for Petro- arad to arrange for a further armis- ce. Bolsheviki Are Defied. Petrograd, Dec. 21.—The province of Ukrain has formally rejected the Bolsheviki ultimatum and in return demanded full recognition of Uk- rain’s tindependence. The Bolshae- viki reported such an agreement possible, if the Ukrainans promised not to aid General Kaledines and his revolt. The troops are, however, lining up for battle, the Bolsheviki's lines be- ing within two miles of the Cos- sacks representing Ukrainia. / The Ukranians demand to participate in the Roumanian peace terms when they come and want better food regu- lations. Bolsheviki Will Hold Conventions (By United Press) Stockholm, Dec. 21.—Petrograd dispatches today report ithat the Bolsheviki are preparing & rump con- vention to replace the constituent assembly where they are in the min- ority. The Swedish Maximilist leader, Hoaglund, has wired here an in- terview he had with Uritzky, Bol- sheviki leaderiin Petrograd, in which the laiter denied’ that complete re- turns of the recent election are in. He stated, however, that if the Bol- sheviki lost they would form an as- sembly of their own in conjunction with the Trotsky-Lenine wong. He also said the Bolsheviki may not ap- pear at the constituent assembly. On account of their minority, the situation is very complicated and it is impossible to fortell the result. Much depends upon the Petrograd garrison. SECRET TEXT OF TREATY PUBLISHED IN RUSSTA (By United Press) Petrograd, Dec. 21.—The Sovit today published the secret text of the Russian-Japanese treaty dated March 9, 1906. It provides for an offensive of these powers against any other power attempting political su- premacy in China. Officials said they believed this pact referred to the United States. ‘Beltrami ‘county chapter now boasts A rélily*ot fully 50. And more are yet to 3oin. Mrs. Higbee, president of the aux- {liary, presided.” A quartet from Blackduek consisting of Dr. - Me- Attorney Pegelow g Donald of Bemidji wa the prit®ipal speaker, his address being Along patriotic lines. His remarks e frequently punctured with appl Rev. F. W. Peterson of Walker al+ so spoke briefly. Lunch was served in the domestic ‘gefence room and over $32 was taken in, which will go to-'the Red Cross chapter. ENGLAND IN ACCORD WITH P! ENT'S VIEWS (By United Press) London, Dec. 21.—England is in full accord with President ‘Wilson's outline of America’s war aims. Eng- Jand -does not want territorial ex- pansion except that which the peace conference deems necessary for fur- ther necessity. The United Press is able to stat that Premier George's outline befor the House of Commons meets practically unanimous proval. FORMER RUSS CZAR PERMITTED 70 MQYE ap- (By United Press) Petrograd, Dec. 21.—Former ted to seek a haven in some country other than Russia. This is auth- oritively stated in a decree to be is- sued next Thursday, allowing mem- bers of the imperial family freedom abroa din compliance with their re- quest. The insistance of German negotia- tors in the armistice proceedings won this order. Koch, | 2ny of thé Russian fronts. Dr. Freeburg, James ‘Sulllvlns and}. e e| keeper,” charged with condueting ¢|a gambling device, yesterday | salus, Czar | wrenched loose from their Nicholas -and family will be permit-|ings. They further said the Sovit publica- tion of peace literature influenced the Germ:;n on the Russian front. ‘These nans no longer fight on THREE MORE GAMBLERS FORFEIT THEIR-BAIL #rank Johnson, Verne i 1], and: A. E. Stewart, names given by ¢ of the men taken in the cupté® ten in the gambling joint of “Big Harry” Gunsalus Wednesday night, failed to appear for hearing in mu- nicipal court yesterday afternoon and their bail of $10 each was forfeited. City "Attorney Brown was on hand to prosecute the cases and Judge Gibbons was all cocked amd’primed but the defendants, ke N other inmates of the joint, * away and left their ten Nikolai Mathila, the Finft and Harry @un- the owner and proprietor of the place, who was also caught gambling, furnished bond in the sum of $500 each to :_Kur before the grand jury next: #ebruary. The two tablés whereat sat the men gambling when the place was pulled by Chief Deputy Sheriff Ca- bt and Special Deputy “Jim” Black were taken to the police station. They had been ‘“built in” and were moor- *Note: A recent order said the men would not be allowed a Christmas leave, where they were obliged to use steam roads. Hence the resort to autos. BANDITS ROB BANK IN HINNEAPOLIS (By United Press) Minneapolis, Dec. 21. — Three AMERICA’S ATTITUDE TOWARD PEACE REMAINS THE SAME admitted the men being sent- to France have uniforms 27 per cent lighter than the British and French. S. A. CHRISTMAS TREE Captain Crusberg and his helpers in the Salvation Army are busily en- gaged in arranging their annual Christmas tree for the less fortu- nate children of Bemidji. Plans are being made to give an interesting entertainment to the youngsters, and at the conclusion each child will be given a large stocking filled with candy, nuts and an orange or IR A e im %‘ppl;." The affair will be held n the th* ward hall of the Sal- V::}:n Arlr‘m". D?cember 28. Those‘RYGG LIKES FRANCE; c ren living in Bemidji will be transported free of charge to the FRUIT CAKE onLD hall. The assistance of all is asked > to see that each worthy child in the city receives a ticket for the en- TASTE MIG"TY GOOD tertainment. Captain Crusberg will be glad to see that all are provided. = ——— Carl Rygg, formerly with the C. PATRIOTIC LUMBERJACK W. Jewett company, has written Eart McMahan from ‘“somewhere in Menominee, Mich., Dec. 21.—Two|France.” The lettér has been cen- Kaiserites received beating at Pow-|sored and is dated Nov. 22. Mr. ers, near here, at the hands of a|Rygg says in part: lumberjack, who heard them making “A soldier's life for mine. We get derogatory remarks against the|everything in the line of clothing United States. After the lumberjack |one needs, but a fruit cake would had floored both of his opponents he|go mighty good now. Now, that is started kicking them with his hob-|not hesitating about my wants, is it? nailed boots and only the timely in-|The Bemidji boys who are in this tervention by the town marshal|company are D. Sayer, F. Werner, H. saved the pro-Germans. No arrests Grover and E. Marchell. They are were made, but the two made them-| working in the woods or driving selves scarce. teams. Werner is in my squad driv- . ing a Ford truck. The little old Ford is rambling all over this coun- try. NORTHWEST PLACED “Have seen quite a bit of France. The country is very beautiful in this ON COAL RATIONS part and the mountains look good to one who is not used to seeing —_— them. They are using some of the St. Paul, Dec. 21.—Minnesota and|F. W. D. trucks for hauling logs and adjoining states have been placed on| they are standing up good for the strict coal rations to make the|rough use they get. Our camp is on dwindling supplies of anthracite at|a small hill and it looks like a small lake docks last until spring. town. We will have ‘“swell” ser- Figuring on a 90-day season for|geant quarters when they are finish- shipments, the coal supplies were di-| ed. We have the best bunch of boys vided into ninety parts, and ship-|in our squad and could not wish for ments for each day limited to the|any better. The French have some day's share. This means that an- magnificent churches. We have thracite shipments from the Head of | church service here every Sunday the Lakes will be limited to about|morning. Say ‘hello’ to the Bemidji 3,300 tons a day. people.” The order has been approved by the United States Fuel dAdmlnlstra- and is in effect today, it was ounced by Judge J. F. McGee, BARKER M'SSES TRAIN' administrator for Minnesota. ARR'V L I D LAQE Lieutenant Earle A. Barker, who IN CHRIS’I‘MAS 'I'R") was to arrive over the Great North- ern at 3:17 this afternoon will reach Bemidji over the Northern Pacific (By United Press) tomorrow morning at 4:15 o’clock. Camp Dodge, Ia., Dec. 21.—Over a A night letter received by Mrs. hundred men, residing in Minnesota, | Barker advised that he missed train left this morning in autos to spend |connections at Chicago and that he Christmas at home. They were not|would reach Minneapolis today, allowed to use the steam roads. Sey-| where he would visit his father. eral leave tomorrow for North Da-| Owing to the early hour of his kota. arrival, plans as were outlined for his reception cannot be carried out. with a view to making new arrange- ments, but deferred action until Lieutenant Barker arrives. Rumors to the effect that a large delegation of friends is going to meet the train is meeting with pub- lic favor and indications are that a large sized crowd will greet him. FEDERAL FARM BUREAU HAS REACHED ITS 200 MEMBERS The federal farm bureau being or- ganized in the southern part of the county has reached its required 200 masked men entered the People’s| members and many more will join. State bank today, pointed revolvers|The first of next week the organi- at the heads of the customers and |zation will be effected. Kelliher en- clerks and escaped in an automobile|rolled 21 members and Saum 15. with $5,000. Work is being done in Turtle River. (By United Press) Washington, Dec. 21.—America’s attitude toward peace is unchanged, the state department said today. s > S—