Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, January 28, 1918, Page 1

Less Confusion Owing' ‘to Better ‘Understanding of Mendate; Business Takes Holiday. -~ (By United Press) | Washington, Jan, 28.—With thou- sands of ‘industries closea quring the| cond. heatless holiday, snow. and cold" swept* the - eastern seabosrd, zging freight. 'Six inches of snow had fallen by 7 o'clock 'this: morning. . ‘Snow - Blanket: g D West. Kansas City, Jan. 28.—From three ight {nches’of snow has fallen ayer L} Kansas, Oklahoma and - Mis- i, y@'it)i snow. still falling. -~ Bemidii Obeys- Order. - . ‘Bemidji. 'went #into. 'its heatless day’’.today,. obe¥ing the mandate of ' the.national fuel direc- The grder was obeyed jin more _“detail today, owing to its being bet- ter understood,” detailed’ explanation having been made since the - first “Gump” by Director .Garfield . ““palled up” industry in general, and business. in: similar fashion. & " ““Amplifications —and. changes also ade at the last minute for the first elless day had time to be absonbed ‘and order was brought-out of chaos . in/ Bemidji. Business affected” closed “for the day or half the day as pre- . -seribed. - % 9 The theaters will be open tonight d’closed:all day tomorrow, open- iy “WITH THE WAR, SAY BRITISH NEWSPAPERS “(By. United Press) % “with the war, is the:“ unanimous “" cherus “of today’s' newspaper . com- “ment; for. following the: four .lead- . ers’ peace talks. . ~ ' (gLE i EXPULSION OF I. W. W - - PROVIDED MINE WORKERS Indianapolis, Jan. 28.—Expulsion; of I W. W.'s from membership in Sk e United Mine Workers of America " unless they immediately drop their “interdsts in “I. W. W.ism" was pro- vided in a resolution adopted by dele- - gates to'the miners’ conyention here. “. " The resolution declared’ the mem- bers of the union must not' hold * membership in any “labor” bbdy not ‘eration of Labor. . SOVIET REPUDIATES AL RUSSIAN DEBTS 2 .(By United Press) z . Petrograd, Jan. 28.—The all-Rus- sian congress of Soviets, which the Bolsheviki has called the law-giving .. body, is announced as having ap- proved the repudiation of all of Rus- gia's debts. Foreign Minister Trot- sky has not yet officially accepted the proposal. ' The Bolsheviki steam roller is supreme in the Soviet gath- erings. 5 A A I < Y One of the largest and most en- joyable loyalty meetings held in this vicinity was that of Saturday night at the Swenson Lake school, given by-the Big Lake residents, and de- spite” the’ imtense cold nearly 100 were present. . o The mesting was for the purpose of furthering the war work of the Y. M. C. A. and the way the farmers rallied to the cause of the “Y” was a revelation. NG County Attorney Torraice was the principal speaker. He was intro- duced by Peter Edd and gave a splen- did talk on Y. M. C. A. work in the war, spoke on the war in géneral and also referred to the work of the Red Cross. <~ The addfess was made - between ‘programs presented by the children of both the Swenson Lake and Big Lake schools, each school presenting a full program of patriotic recita- tions and the little folks showed ex- cellent talent and training. The work was greatly appreciated. that{, *5vas: moving--slowly: - -Whether “ he ' London, Jan, 28.—Now let’s go on | affiliated with the American Fed-|. Big Lake Clearswg,;) For Y.M.C.A; Torrance Speaks beliind the fighting lines in the Marne ,an American‘soldler in a Y. M, 0. A, hi 1—Assembling the “knockdown’| barracks for: the American troo region, 8—Mrs,” Luscombe, wife ut.in France. 3 : . 1% France, 2—Scene.in a F-‘ren_clg fleld kitchen ; 8 British colonel, doing a bit of sewing for LIFE; LEGS SEVERED. - B ANM. & LTRAIN Brainerd, Jan. 28.—Daniel Dufty, aged 23, resident of Akeley, sustain- ed the loss of:both of his legs at the knees Saturday night when he was run over by an engine of the Min- nesota ‘& International railroad at Backus, near Gemmell. - He :was taken in the cab of the engine that ran over him. to: the Northern Pacific hospital here, but died enroute from loss of blood. Duffy. attempted to cross the tracks in front of the engine, which ‘slipped in’ the snow.or tripped over a rail or hesitated when in the cen- ter of the tracks and in bewilder- ment attempted to retrace his stepsi to the side of the track from which | he first_started, is not known, He was unconscious when picked up by the train: crew. In the darkness no one saw_the accident, it was said. The unforturiate fellow was well .known; in-Bemidji, his duties’ bring- ing him here regularly. ' Those who ‘knew- him, best speak of him as”a -|'splendid chi{g, jovial and a good em- ploye. TOWNLEY CASE CALLED . (By United Press) - “Bismarck, N. D., Jan. 28.—After being postponed once, the bankrupt- ¢y suit of A, C. Townley, president of the National Non-Partisan league, came up in district court today. OVERHEATED STOVE DESTROYS HOME A six-room -cottage, belonging to FErick Nymen of the. Fifth ward burned to the ground Sunday morn- ing at 6:30 o’clock. - An overheated stove is thought to be the cause of the fire.. The occupants . of .the house, Mr. Nymen, his little five- year-old daughter and the grandmo- | ther escaped in their night clothes. The house and furniture were & tot- al loss. - b Thawed Pipes—Fire, *The store building on Minnesota avenue occupied by A. Brose was damaged: by fire yesterday morning caused while thawing out water pipes. Baskets had-been - brought for lunch; the baskets being auctioned with Mr. Torrance as the auctioneer. Bids ranged up to $3 with many at $2. Mr. Torrance bid $3 for a bas-j ket and had the-honor of dining with Miss Steele, a' winsome young miss of about 16 years. The sum of $59.70 was cledred for the Y. M. C. A: The affair was in the nature of a return compliment on the part of the Swenson Lake residents. They gave a similar entertainment several days ago and the Big Lake residents turned ouf in large ~numbers, over $40 being cleared for the Y. M. C. A. The Big Lake residents have no meet- ing place as spacious as the Swenson Lake school and thelatter was placed at their disposal for the affair. Then the. Swenson Lake residents turned out and helped their neighbors make the event a success, 7} Many of the men had "driven to Bemidji and back the same day and IoAN DURFY [0sEs. |Baker Admits Mistakes,But . ‘Stoutly Defends Work Dorie . (By *United Press): < Washington; - Jan. 28.—To - offset the impression throughout the: world that his department had fallen down, Secretary Baker today outlined Am- erica’s war work to the country, Baker appeared before 'the senate. military committee and Said: - “I ‘am not here to defend: myself or to deny that mistakes and false ‘statements, haye mnof . been , made; When we found errors we Tiffiiiate- 1y sought the remedy.” - Baker stoutly. defended his admin- istration..” He declared that' every man in the thirty-two national guard and national army camps were now teady for France ‘wheneve? needed. He also stated that laxity in drmy hospitals had not been tolerated, that three officers had been court-martial- ed and dismissed on account of neg- ligence in attending the, sick, and that General Pershing himself had “0. Kd.” the endorsement. of the, modified . Enfield rifle, and that the{ great army had been called out :be- A~~~ “PIONEER” IS ADVISED - Before Senate Commission ) fore the guns were ready upon the suggestion of Major General Leonard Wood, who said he would give them training other than that where guns ate needed. . Hvery man in France now has his gun. and ig-trained fo use it, and many times as'many men are now in France as originally planned, Baker asserted. | Pershing himself decided upon the Lewis iaching” gun {67 Tand —work; said Baker, and that 300 anti-air- eraft guns will be ready for this ccuntry in another year. Baker also declared that camp hospitals are equal to civilian los- pitals and are in splendid shape. * Tonnage is the crux of the situa- tion, he explained. . Americans in France are using French artillery to save ships for other purposes, he asserted. - The al- lies urged troops being sent before anything elge, -saying that England and France would supply the artil- lery, added. the secretary. o SUPREME COURT HOLDS WORK WILL START | DISLOYALTYLAW VALID _ON THE'NEW NORMAL The Pioneer is advised by one in authority that there is practically no doubt but that the start on Be- midji’s normal school will be made this summer. ' There is $100,000 available, ap- propriated by the state legislature, $75,000 -of which was appropriated at the last session. The sum of $265,- 000 was appropriated over two years ago but never used and the last ap- propriation brings the amount up to $100,000. It is hoped when the $100,000 is about expended the legislature will make=& further appropriation to con- tinue the work. FIRST OFFICIAL RECORD OF COUNTY DRAFT The first official record of the se- lective draft in Minnesota has been compiled. It was prepared by Major @eneral Enoch H. Crowder and the tabulation was by Major J. H. Wig- more, U. 8. A. The statistics of the cqunty draft board shows: Total registrants—2,365. Gross quota—282. Enlistment credits—33. Net quota—249. x Called for examination—721. Failed to appear—45. - Accepted physically—557. Rejected physically—116. Total claims for exemption and discharge—317. ’ ' Claims allowed—237. €laims disallowed—80. Certified to district hoards—308. When the next Beltrami draft quota i$ called, it will be cut: down considerably on account of the heavy volunteering for the military. T o ! KNIGHTS OF PYTHTAS MAY RAISE INSURANCE RATES (By United Press) Washington, Jan, 28.—The United States supreme court today issued a Beltrami then turned out in the evening, truly a remarkable showing of interest in the face of the severe weather. decision permitting the Knights of Pythias to increase their insurance St. Paul, Jan. 28.—Sustaining as constitutional the 1917 Minnesgta law prohibiting interference Wwith ‘militafy enlistments, ‘the State Su- preme court has held that the joint indictment brought against” C. H. Holm and Frank Holm states facts constituting a public offense and re- niands the case for.further proceed- ings in the Ramsey county district conrt, The, Holms were indicted on the charge that they violated the 1917 state law by circulating a pamphlet which atlacked the Federal selective draft law. » The pamphlet asserted “this war wids arbitrarily declared againstthe will of the people” and that ‘“‘the President and Congress have forced his war upon the United States.” The Ramsey county distriet court overruled their.demurrer -and then, at their request, certified four ques- tions to the Supreme court as im- portant and doubtful. Answering the first queg{lon, the Supreme court holds that the indict- ment-states facts constituting a pub- lic offense, and the three others holds the Minnesota law does not conflict with rights guaranteed citizens by the Federal constitution. ANOTHER WAR HORROR (By United Press) Minneapolis, Jan. 28.—Ten lead- ing hotels today advanced rates for room rent.ten per cent. Simulan- eously, laundries boosted rates almost 100 per cent. “ARRIVED SAFELY”, GRACIE CABLES SISTER Mrs. Frank Pogue has just re- ceived a cable gram from her bro- ther, Ralph Gracie, who is in the aviation corps, as follows: “Somewhere overseas. Arrived safetly. Uneventful trip. Ralph.” « Mr. Gracie, who is the son of Dan- jel Graefe in this city, is well known here, being a graduate of the Be- midji high school. He aitended the University of Minnesota for two years and Macalester college: for three years. rates. = This reverses the lower court. SHE HIKED FOR TOWN . St.. Paul, Jan. 28.—‘Judge, she came up here, took one. look at St. Paul and turns to me, ‘Boy, ‘this is out—in the country,’ she says. ‘Yo’ all can, stay heah if you wants to, but ah’'m going right . back to town.’ And, ‘judge, she went * back to Chicago and, stayed” there. “Diyorce “is granted,” = an- nounced Judge Orr of the Ram- sey county district court. It was John ‘H, Cyrus, porter on ‘the private car of W. P. _Kinhey, -vice president of the Great -Northern railway, who ‘made this explanation in di- vorce court. He asked divorce on ‘the grounds of desertion. AR A A A AAAANAAASNANAAAAANNAASAA UKRANIANS AND BOLSHEVIKI ARE FIGHTING BITTERLY (By United Press) . Amsterdam, Jan. 28,—The Ukran- ians and Bolsheviki are fighting des- perately, seeking possession of Tuok. ‘The Ukranians asked help from the | Austrians but were refused. ASGADTL oYy S IOWA COAL r~"ER FIXES ] RETAIL STORES’ HOURS Des Moines, Iowa, Jan. 28.—Re- tail stores in Jowa, except those deal- ing in drugs, may.open not earlier than 8:30 a. m. and close not later than 5:30 p. m. every day but Sat- ‘urdays, under‘the provisions of a coal vonservation order promulgated by Charles Webster,*state fuel admin- istrator, effective January 28. MEETING CALLED FOR THE CITY- HALL ™S EVENING There will be a meeting héld this evening at the city hall to which the general public is invited. It is stated the meeting will be for every- body and will'be of special interest to the laboring men. Speakers will address the assemblage and every- body will be welcome. RHENISH INDUSTRY IS REPORTED IN TURMOIL (By United Press) London, Jan. 28.—Several dis- turbances in occupied Rhenish in- dustrial districts are reported from The Hague. A dispatch stated ma- chine gun had been given the troops at Mulbeit. BRITISH AIR RAID CAUSE OF TERROR . (By United Press) London, Jan. 28.—British airmen raiding Mannheim Thursday night caused unparalled terror in the city, Geneva dispatches received to- daB say. espite police orders, people half clothed rushed into the streets. The British raiders scored a direct hit on the barracks. After the raid, travelers said, crowds assembled shouting, “Down with war. Give us peace.” FEDERAL INCOME TAX - OFFICER IN BEMIDJI L. M. Cady, federal income tax officer, arrived in Bemidji today from St. Paul and has arranged for head- quarters in the sheriff’s office in the court house, where he will be lo- cated until February 2, and where any one wishing to consult him will be welcome. , - Mr, Cady announces that he is pre- pared to answer all questions per- taining to individual.income tax, and gays: “If you are in doubt as to your liability to make a report, see me and learn how to arrive at the correct conclusion.” Mr. Cady will compute net incomes and if the ex- emption does not exceeds one’s net income will compute the tax and ac- cept payment in the form of money order or bank draft, payable to col- lector of internal revenue. Persons who are not familiar with the tax law will avoid confusion if fhe subject of exemption is not con- gidered until after they have been determined what their net income is. During the week the Pioneer will print practical examples in compu- neome tax. kT s s NN YO (By United Press) Amsterdam, Jan, 28.--The Deutsch- es Zeitung, received today, openly demands that the German ‘people re- volt to. save themselves, and refers to th‘e kaiser as ‘‘Germany’s hang- man.’ Disavows Annexation. Amsterflm,w!nn. -28.--0'enlzlmn For- eign Minister Kuehleman, speaking before the German .Reichstag, dis- | tinctly disavowed nnn_exnup_nlul prin- ciples. Waisngtoq,.Jyx?.o 58&,{3 outline of the demands upon the kalser’s government, to be made by German labor, ‘which reached.the American government today, show.they - ask more of the despotic kaiser than Am- erican labor.asks of its democracy. The program may play an import- | ant part in the settlement of' the so- cial evil reported there. The demands provide for eight- hour day, six-day week, provides for Sunday work only when absolutely necessary; and provides for a rest day for Sunday workers.. The laws re- lating to women. labor are drastic. AMERICAN PATROL VESSEL ON THE ROCKS DURING F0@ (By United Press) Washington, Jan, 28.—An Ameri- can patrol vessel, opérating in Euro- pean waters, ran on a rock January 23, while driving through a heavy fog. The vesgel has probably been abandoned. No casualties are re- ported. ANDTHER BIG SQUAD LEAVES JANUARY 30 Jorporal Clarence Foucault, re- crujting- officer, reports that about fiftagn men. will leave for training noon, January 30. and the band will boys a sendoff. It by the members of ittee to,glve the hoys**'jos xes,” and the usual “honsewife” will be furnished by the locgl chapter of the Red Cross. {tizens are urged to turn out and give the boys a rousing farewell. The train on which they go, leaves the Great Northern station at 12:06 for Duluth. from where they will be sent to Jefferson Barracks for as- signment. The names of the men who will leave . Wednesday includes John Ward) Delbert F. Woods, Renie R. Botting. all to the automobile regi- ment; Lloyd B. Tanner, to the engi- neer. automobile comnany; Ferrler Audtte and Floyd R, Madson, Twen- tieth engineers; “Bill” Ray, United States guards. |s. Frank C. Montague has enlisted in the cavalry and will leave at a later date. ORDERS ARE ORDERS, - ~ T0 AMERICAN SENTRY (By United Press) By J. W. Pegler. With the American army in France, Jan. 28.—Orders are orders, and merely two or tliree silver stars on a general’s shoulder makes no difference to Sammy, if the wearer i8 not playing the game according to rules. Two generals were walking one recent moonlight night directing movements. They were .walking along a trench, where no one is al- lowed to walk “in sight” of the en- emy. Ome general was too big to fit into the trench and the other was afraid of getting his boots muddy. Sammy challenged. “We are generals,” was the reply. «I don't give a damn if youre’ President Wilson. Get down in that trench and stay there. ‘And they went just as the gsentry thrust forward a bayonet to compel obedience. SAMMIES SOON IN BATTLE, SAY FRENCH (By United Rress) Washington, Jan. 28.—A French announcement has it that the Ameri- cans wiP soon be in actual battle, following reports several were killed in actlon last week. 0}