Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, April 1, 1918, Page 1

2IMORE READYT0 LEAVE FOR CAMP: LIVEAGGREGATION #Paint Brush Wlelderl m the Party Guests Tomght GHAB.D AND BAED WILL BE ESCORT TO MS LEAVING " Everybody Urged to Turn Out and Give Boys Rousing Sendoff When They Depart. HONOR ROLL LEAVING TOMORROW FOR CAMPS Clayton “Johnson. ‘Wilfred Case. Floyd A. Porter. _Harry E. Cann. George Chisholm. Newton Domold. William R, Spears. Clarence Smith. Alex Lind. Claude Chambers.® Harrey Chinnell. Irl W. Malone. ‘Walter Soeby. Herman E. Draves, Barl N. Hirt. Frank Hendicks. Howard Soeby. Andrew Landgren. Arthur Lundquist. Gerhard Lundquist. ‘Charles Orchey. closed; Bemidji sent to.the colors-38 recruits. In the sathe month, ‘Min- nesota topped her already splendid nionthly record by sending 906 to the military arm of the government and it is confidently expected by Major Yost that Minnesota will be found further in the van of the districts in g the United States than her rank of {~ _ 13th. out,of the 65 national districts. 21 More to Leave. v Tomorrow, Bemidji will be called upon to bid good bye to 21 more talwart young men from city and vicinity. They will leave on the 12:08 train at noon for Duluth, enroute to Jefferson barracks. The majority of i them go to the coast artillery, while i others have enlisted in the Twen- } tieth engiheers. Could this con- | tingent been sent prior to today, the record for the month . in Bemidji - would have been 59 men, as they had all signed for:service during the past week. Guests of Honor Tonight the boys will be ‘enter- tained, the eve of their departure They will be guests of honor at the first annual ball given by the Home % Bemidji, April 1-18. Editor Pioneer: We take this means to express our appreciation of the Red Cross for the splendid time they gave us at the dance in the city hall Saturday evening. We also want to thank the members for courtesies in the past. We haven’t . any means at this time to return the favors but will do our best for them L.and for all of Bemidji in the trenches _or wherever we may be sent. g | THE BOYS. The contingent of 21 young men, which will leave Bemidji tomorrow noon, for training camps, Wwere guests of honor at the dance given by the Red Cross at the .city hall Saturday evening. A feature of the evening was the address of Secretary Lamson of the Commercial club in which he said: “We shall continue this war until the power of the autocracies of the olg world have crumbled into ruin /d tha principle that all govern- " ments derive their just power from in the Sweeny hospital, Kansas City, GOES TOMORROW after a brief illness'with pneumonia, e ———————————— During the month of March,. justil Departing Recruits:Express « Appreciation of Red Cross BEMIDJI RESIDENT DIES IN KANSAS CITY| § George Thomas Spain of Bemidji, died at $:30 o’~lock Sunday morning Mr. Spain was a, splendid young man and had left Bemidji but a few weeks mechanics and instruction - to ‘himself for government service., had completed his -course and iso well thought of that the!company employed him. ' Prior to leavlng Be- midji, he was a member; of the Pioneer. plant’s mechanical force and was a valued member. Deceased was born ~in. Moose, Minn., June-9, 1897 and made his home .in Bemidji with his mother, who survices, besides a sister,. Mrs. Anna Secord. . The body will be brought back to Bemidji and the funeral -will, in all probability, be held Sunday, Rev. G. H. Brooks officiating. Interment will be in Greerdwood. 'ARING AMERICANS ARE P! k ATTACK FOR POSS «(By United Press) With the Americans afield, April 1.~—Troop movements behimd the German lines are increasing. It has been learned that one division moved into ‘the trenches on the Toul front Thursday -and were withdrawn Sat- urday, presumeably going north. An American patrol entered the German lines three times last night. The Americans are preparing for possible Germqn attacks. AN AlfTICLE DN BEMIDJ'I The April issue ot Outing will feature Northern Minnesota and the leading article will-be devoted to the trip made by Editor Britt last September when he was the guest of the Bemidji Commercial club. The article will be illustrated with views taken in the vicinity of Bemidji.- Guard at the city hall. 'They will be welcome guests at the motion pic- ture theaters and the skating rink. _When they depart from Bemidji tomorrow they will be escorted to the depot by the Home Guard and the Fourteenth Batallion Home Guard band, and it is urged that as many as possibly can be at the depot to give them a hearty farewell. Major Borrows Foucault. Corporal Foucault returned to Be- midji this morning, having been “borrowed” by Major Yost for the final drive of the month of March, and in Buluth and Superior Satur- day night 11 more recruits were added to the state’'s enlistments. in a fair way to become a world wide principle. “We are becoming more-and more democratic from day to day. Only the other day I learned that at a social gathering in the city of New York which was attended by some of our boys from the Fifth' Minnesota Naval Militia one of the Miss' Van- derbilts, the heiress of millions, asked one of our Bemidji boys in naval uniform to dance with her. He ac- cepted the invitation and to my mind she was more highly honored by his acceptance of the invitation than himself. She was honored because he wore the uniform of the great- est ‘nation on earth; she was honored because he was prepared to defent their common country by the sur- render of life itself and last but not least she was honored because he was one of our Bemidji boys. May the time come, and.that Speedily, when we shall no longer have an aristo- cracy based on power, wealth or birth and acknowledge only an aristocracy of individual character based on correct habits, clean living and a proper respect for the rights ~ the consent of the governed shall belo( others:” . French soldiers in the ttenches ‘made huppy by holiday letters from the loved ones at home, AND THE CHIEF--? .,Cha-pter L The mother wheeling her small hopeful, enjoying the bright sun- shine of this beautiful day. The sun beaming down upon the tot as it nestled in its snowy coverlets, adorned with pink bows. The mother, proud, stepping with the conscience of pride. Chapter II The crossing, Beltrami avenue. The careful passage -of the baby “carriage over the curb of the con- crete pavement. The unconscious mother, devoted only to the wel- fare and comfort of the sleeping bit of -humanity in its conveyance. The midway of the crossing. i Chapter III A shout—increasing in volume. A dashing horse, tearing ‘madly toward thesmother and her pre- cious human cargo. Utterly dazed, where she stands. The on- rushing horse, with vehicle sway- ing from side to side. Chapter IV. A streak of blue. Chief Rip- ple, from the walk. A wild fling at the maddened beast’s head. Strong hand clasps the bridle. A swing to one side of the frenzied brute. Chief hurled against a telephone post. Three ribs brok- en. Falls unconscious. Horse halted. Hospital ambulance. . Mother makes sudden dash for opposite side of = street. Baby ] saved. Faints from excitement. Pedestrian rushes for water. Re- vives chief. Opens eyes and faintly gasps—‘“Say, what day of the month is this?"” Y e e —— e —————— PRESIDENT WILL SPEAK FOR .- THE THIRD LIBERTY CAMPAIGN (By United Press) Washington, April 1.—The. presi- dent plans speaking at Baltimore Saturday to launch the Third Liber- ty Loan. - LENINE IS STRICKEN London, April 1.—Nikolai Lenine, premier of the Bolsheviki govern- ment of Russia, is ill of pneumonia, according to advices received here from Reuter’s correspondent at Pet- rograd. .The advices do not state just how the premier’s condition is. JAP ENVOY WARNS ATTEMPTS TO DISRUPT THE TWO0 NATIONS (By United Press) Tokio, April 1.—On the eve of de- parting for Am'erica, Ambassador Ishii entertained the Japanese-Amer- ican society and said: “My shortcomings as a double dealer will enhance the chances for success in America where interna- tional intrigue is not thriving.” He also warned against German attempts to estrange Japan and America. $1,800 NET RESULT OF government. ‘werge- tagged. . tags of patriotism were evidence. The success of the day is ergy to making it a “big day” and their work reflected the results. The bevy -consisted of Misses Lottie French, Gladys Getchell, Frances Mc- Manus, Alice Witting, Alice Min- nick, Dorothy Nangle, Margaret Rood, Grace Riley; Mrs, D. S. Mit- chell, Mrs. Ed Currie, Mrs. T. C. Stewart. Request sare coming from counties in this part of the state asking County Chairman Harnwell to ar- range meetings in the interest of war saving, with the object of form- ing societies. BEMIDJI ASTIR AN HOUR EARLIER TODAY Bemidji was astii an hour earlier this. morning, the first day of the new Daylight Saving law’s operation in business, and stores and business in general commenced the day an hour earlier than usual. They will cease for the day an hour earlier. -tion 24. Sunday was a remarkable day in many ways. It was Easter Sunday a-nd according to the new law, had only 23 hours instead of the regula- The day was pleasant, bar- ‘ting a rather strong breeze, and the churthes were well filled at their re- spective special services. GERMANS TAKE IRKITSK (By United Press) Washington, April 1.—(Official) — The war summary today gives the first official announcement that Ger- mans have captured the important city of Irkitsk in Siberit, apparently effected by German prisoners in Si- beria, SCHOOL WILL OPEN ON NEW_SCHEDULE W. G. Bolcom of Staples, Minn., who succeeds W. P. Dyer as superin- tendent of the Bemidji schools, has arrived in the city and announced this morning that the schools will open tomorrow morning on the new schedule of time, which means an hour earlier than usual, THRIFT STAMP DRIVE The net result of the Thrift Stamp PRESIDENT AND VICE. Pm. and War Savings drive in Bemidji Saturday was over $1,800, much to the gratification of G. W. Harnwell, Slurs On R‘p“bhcm Candiate Help chairman of the county, under the About 800 thrift cards, with one or more Thrift Stamps, were issued tnd between 900 and 1,000 people There Was 4 general desire to'buy on all sides and red much in due largely to several enterprising young|or more. women who gave their time and en- - TO WIN SENATOR'S TOGA IN BADGER National Socialistis May Cost Him Milwaukee. G. 0 .P.; LaFollette Republicans Resent “Sewage” Appelation, . .Milwaukee, special election for There is nothiig on-the surface.tha timate that Irvine L. Lenroot will be elected by a plurality of 35, 000 The democratéc management makes no concessions from the claim made for Joseph E. Davies, that his plurality will be at least 30,000. The democratic hope, however, is hung upon one proposition, that the Pol- ish vote will be cast practically 100 per cent for Davies. This is held by the democrats as a possobility be- cause of President Wilson’s insist- ence that Poland shall be an inde- pendent nation. The Polish vote in Wisconsin is next to the German, If it should go in one big sweep to Davies he would have close to an even chance. There is nothing, ex- cept the democratic claim, however, which indicates that the Polish vote wlll not stay where it usually has n cast—for the republican nom- lnee r Regarded Out of It. Vlctor L. Berger, the socialist nominee, does not figure as a real factor now. The anti-American pro- gram that has been made by the so- cialists of Wisconsin has been re- |pudhated by the national party lead- ers. Berger and his Milwaukee follow- ing have raised the limit, even on the anti-war utterances and the quick peace demands made in the socialist St. Louis program. Berger, it is claimed, may not even carry Mil- waukee. He will lose the county, which includes territory on the city's (Continued on Page Four) BETTER PHONE SERVICE OBJECT OF MEETING The meeting of representatives of the rural telephone companies who are now connected with the Bell of- fice in Bemidji will be held on April 11, and not Thursday, April 4. The purpose of the meeting is to deter- mine and locate main lines connect- ing with the Bemidji exc'hange and to perfect a union of organization among the several companies. Skilled employes of the western Telephone company will demonstrate proper methods of tele- phone connections and give infor- mation and instruction to those present that will enable them to ad- just some of the trouble that hamp- ers and interferes with the service. LENROOT FAVORED BATTLETOMORROW Repudiation °f Berger by Leading| washington, April 1.—The Ameri- BOTH PULL “BONE” PLAYS April 1—Wisconsin's United States senator to choose a successor to Paull 0. Husting will be® héld ’toinorrow. tends to weaken the rgpublican es- North-|. All township clerks are urged to be present, also. (By United Press) London, April 1.—The British today announced that they had cancelled General von Hinden- berg’s self appointed engagement to take dinner in Paris today. Pershing May Commnnd cans are assuming the major part in the west front battle. Miles and miles of troops and munitions trans- ports are moving over the roads back of the American lines on the Toual sector. " The fact that the greatest activity prevails in general leads to the assuinption. that Geuer Pershing- will command’ the Sam in hattle, “leaving a subordinato to -command’ the Toul sector, “The weekly war review states thaf the Americans are relieving French Ifnes. -This was reported (y. the the statement now adds Americans are ready to participate in battle. that the actually Sammies To Front. Paris, April 1.—(Official)—The French government has acceded to the desire expressed by General Pershing and the Americans, fully equipped and intensively trained, are enroute in trains, motor trucks and on foot to join the allies in the Pic- ardy battle. Soon the Stars and Stripes of America, the Union Jack of the British and the Tri Color of France will be floating together over the battle front. General Pershing had tendered the Americans to the allies in France and “others to come as numerous and necessary, eager to join in the fight- ing” Fighting Continues With the British afield, April 1.— Energetic fighting continues from one end of the battle front to the other opposite the British. The fighting is more local, the British and French only participating as yet. The Germans are striving desperate- ly to reach the Calias—Paris rail- way. Changed German Plans With the French armies afield, April 1.—The alliés, having checked the Germans before they obtained their objectives, leaves two possibil- ities open to the ememy. The first is to continue the present effort, which would mean the battle would become a long gruelling struggle like Somme and Verdun, and the second would be to start another offensiv elsewhere, presumeably in the Cham- pagne district, where the crown prince’s armios arc alremly con- contrated. CITY COUNCIL MEETING TONIGHT OF INTEREST. The regular meeting of the city council will be held this evening and there are some matters of interest scheduled to come up. The appointment of a city engineer is among the problems that will con- front the council and also the nam- ing of a water superintendent. The gelection of a caretaker for the city poor will also be on the boards. [ ENGAGEMENT CANCELLED | headquarters United Press several days ‘8go but« - TS I —