Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, May 15, 1918, Page 1

" BEMIDJI, MINN., WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 15, 1918 WAS GETTING READY - TO LICK THE KAISER: BARN BURNS DOWN (Special to Pigneer) Turtle Lake, May 14.—Byron N. Wentworth, who was busy on Satur- day clearing his"farm ‘mear TliTee ! Island Lake, 'so as to be doing ‘his bit” to “lick the Kaiser,” built a fire in a brush pile which proved to be|. disastrous for ‘Mr. Wentworth. A breeze sprung up Sunday and fanned the dying embers into a flame which rapidly spread and burned his large cattle barn to the ground. Mr. and Mrs. Wentworth gallantly battled Wwith the flames but with no. success. MINNESOTANS | T0 GET HUGE - SUMTODAYIN . WARINTEREST _ First Return on Second Loan to Be Paid to All lnvestors + In Nation MONEY WILL GO BACK TO Interest Coupons Will Be Ac- _ sum .of.$1,699,840 for semi-annual “interest on bonds of the Second Lib- erty loan held ‘in Minnesota, ‘business in War promises to be big. ‘bond interest and thousands of peo- ple to whom, not long ago, such terms WORK FOR WAR VICTORY cepted at Face Value; People Are Saving Minnespolis, May 15.—Uncle Sam, than whom there is no better uncle in the world, will pay out today the -and stamps Savings Minnesota will get $480,000 of of “simple,” ‘‘compound”. or -‘“ac- crued interest” were as Greek to a Digger Italian, today are interest wise and can figure on their cuffs just how they can beat the cdmpound turning back this I ) th The interest coupons aré the same as cash, and will be accepted at face alue’at any bank, postoffice or War Savings stamp station. There were 324,830 subscriptions to the Second Liberty Loan in Min- nesota, ahd the state showed in at final count with $79,992,000 sub- scribed. Minneapolis came along with $25,000,000. Now, in the back action, where Uncle Sam fulfills his part of the obligation, $2 will be due today on every $100 bond and $1 on every $50 bong, this beipg the first payment for a’six ‘mbonth period, at an annual interest-rate of 4 per cent. War -Helvs Us to Save. Great financiers and learned ecop-’ "omists” have been flling the heavy 7“pages of monetary publicatians: with articles showing that war is aot all waste and that one great compenga- . tory feature of the present conflict is “that it is causing 1,000 Americdns to figure interest today where but one ~figured before., Out from its place -of hiding has been taken the famous domparison of the French people who, after the war of 1870, became the greatest saving and the .richest per capita nation in the world. But the French people soon will have noth- “ing on Minnesota as things are mow ing, fof today people have the interest game figured down to’a science. —m.\x}:ws PLEDGES— FO0D SHOW FRIDAY.. ... AND SATURDAY: HELD IN CHALLENGE HOTEL * Under the auspices of the -Bemidji Housewives” league, a food show will be held Friday and Saturday this week, in the Challenge hotel build- ing. The high school will have an exhibition, as well as the Bemidji grocers. A garden exhibition will also be given and samples of various war recipes will _be ‘on display. A cooking exhibition will also be held. Miss Anderson, county demonstra- tor, will be here and anyone who has had bad luck or trouble with their war recipes, if they will bring vsamples of their baking, Miss An- erson will tell them where the ‘arouble is and how td®remedy it. It v hoped that a large number of un‘ry people will attend as/weli as l housewives in Bemidji. % LIOUOR PROBLEMS ARE BEING CONSIDERED . St. Paul, Minn;; May 15.—The State Public Safety commission is considering the liquor problems from Duluth and Parkers Prairie, and al- so discussing the recommendation to discontinue the use of German in all schools of Minnesota. . _City Attorney John E. Samuelson ‘«QL Duluth asked the commission to “make a formal ruling as to disposi- tion of fifty ghllons of liquor seized in Duluth, for violation of prohibi- tion laws. The commission an- nounced that it would not attempt at this time to fix a policy for con- ditions which may arise after July 1, when Superior goes dry. —MAKE W.S.S. PLEDGES— ' THREE STARTERS IN FIELD » | i FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE ¢ —— The legislative filings for the state ticket have been closed and the finals compiled. Beltrami county, for the state use of representatives three are “in the race, J. J. Opsahl of Bemidji, A. E. Rako of Bemidji township, member of the board ef county com- missioners, andg/ohn A, Thoren, of undaunted courage. ning on a larger structure, to be TENSTRIKE TO FORM Unfortunately, Mr. Wentworhh car- ned no insurance. Although a great loss, Mr. Wentworth is a young man He is plan- This em- township erected in the near future. phasizes - the ~need of ‘phone./ Hurry ours up, Turtle Lake. —MAKE W.S.8. PLEDGES— | HOME GUARD SOUAD As the result of the tour‘)f the' Bemidji Home Guard and the Four-! teenth battalion band Sunday, Ten- strike being on the route, that town has bestirred itself toward the or- ganizing of two squads, to be affili- ated with the Bemidji company in this pbattalion. A sergeant and = two corporals would. be included in the -Tenstrike organlzation which would include 17 men. Drill would be with theBe- midji ‘company- one night each.-week. Blackduck is also-figuring: prganization but_Tenstrike had re resentatives in" Bemidji - yesterday consulting with ~ Captain .~ Thomas Swinson, who promised to lend them every possible assistance. —MAKE W.8.5. PLEDGES— 2 American Aviators Die; Fall3 000 F, (By - United . Press) With the Americans in Lorraine, May 15.—Two American aviators 'died in a quick, terrible® trdgedy northwest ‘of Toul this morning; From an unknown cause, their plane became uncontrollable and crashed to earth. Three American planes had skirt- ed in observation at a height of 3,- 000 feet. They had darted into a cloud when one of the planes turned and plunged straight dovnward, -tearing a hole in the ground with ] “| an echoing ci'ash —MAKE ‘W.S.S. PLEDGES— “STAR” MAIL ROUTE IN "SERVICE TOMORROW Tomorrow is the day set for the start of carrying the ‘star” mail route around Lake Bemidji, starting northward from Bemidji. The work done by the Bemidji Commercial club and Postmaster Rit- chie to establish this special route for the benefit of those residing along the lake shore seems to have resulted in a startling lack of indifference on the part of those whom it was sought to benefit, ‘for not a single mail box has been provided as is requxred Unless this is done and the people take an interest in the project the route will lbe discontinued. The star route carrier can also de- liver packages and goods for mer- chants. Its purpose is to carry mail to those who reside on the lake for the summer. The mail must be de- posited in a box as prescribed by the government. ' —MAKE W.S.S. PLEDGES— MINNESOTA DOING PART Minneapolis, May 15.—Better re- sults in conserving flour, sugar and|y other foods are being obtained in Minnesota and the rest of the United States by voluntary measures than are being obtained by food card sys- tems in Europe, according to A. D. Wilson, federal. food administrator for Minnesota. —MAKE W.5.5. PLEDGES— / CHALLENGE HOTEL WILL HOUSE THE FOOD SHOW The executive committee of the Women’s War Council has secured the Challenge hotel on Beltrami av- enue for holding its food demonstra- tion, and will decorate the vacant ground floor portion for the occa- sion. The displays of various foods and the demonstration of their prepara- tion should be a magnet for all Be- midji housewives as it will no doubt greatly aid in solving the perplexing problem of conservation without sa:- rifice, squad] . mercy and sympathy The Red Cross is an emblem typifying human Its ‘mission to relieve phys- ical pain and minister to mind and body has given it a place deep in the hearts of all our people. For those whose. dear: ones are in places of great danger it is a comfort to know that the' American Red Cross is per- forming more effective service .on a largef scale than ever before. ln addition to serving our enlisted forces, it is assisting in" the work of civil relief among our allies ‘whese soil is'being devas{ated by the fighting. Thus the Red Cross is helping to interpret the -onstructive spirit of ‘our Republic which holds sacred human life and the ideals. it seeks. As time goes on the scope of the work of the Red Cross in Europe will increase in order that the organization may meet the demands that will be made upon it- It must receive the full and hearty support of the American people. It is only through such an agency that we canbe assured relief and necessary ministration to our 'young men forming our mlhtary force. It, is .my. sincere -+ desire “that -adequate~funds will be secured for the work of the Red Cross. “DELIVERY clki.." IS } LATEST INNOVATION Enter the [ I | [ I the dbhvery boy. 'I‘he. help “problem, | which is in- vading Bemidji is being solved by the substitution of female for male employes and the first young woman ‘“‘delivery boy” is now on duty for ‘| the Bemidji Steam laundry, of which J. J. Trask is proprietor. The young woman is Clara Meert. She has been engaged as the solution of a perplex- ing problem and the result is highly satisfactory. Jewett’s garage has in its employ a young woman in charge of the oil department, who is' also a capable stenographer. The box factory is now employing a number of girls in its plant. The march is steadily pro- gressing in Bemidji, similar to the larger cities throughout the country. —MAKE W.S.S. PLEDGES— GONVICK TAKES OPENING GAME FROM FOSSTON (Special to Pioneer) Gonvick, May 15.—The Gonvick baseball club opened the season at Fosston Sunday by defeating the elub, of that city im a close and eXeiting game. The score, 6 to 7. A fair- sized crowd of fans witnessed the contest. Batteries: Gonvick, Wiench and Harrison; Fosston, Stadsvold and Wynne. The two teams will clash again on Sunday, May 26, at Gonvick. MAYOR ASKS BUSINESS CLOSING FOR PARADE In co-operation with the spirit of the big Red Cross par- ade to be held Saturday after- noon, Mayor Vandersluis asks every business house in the city to close from 1:30 to 4 o’clock in the afternoon, that employes may take part in .the demon- stration and all have oppor- tunity to participate in the oc- casion. This is not a formal procla- mation, but a request, the mayor fully realizing that Sat- urday is a bad day for mer- chants to close their doors. The parade will start at 2 o’clock and two and one-half hours will be devoted to dem- onstrating the loyalty of the city to the government and ! the Red Cross in its heroic war work. | s DUBLIN'S l.0RD MAYOR COMING TO AMERICA ON IRISH CONSCRIPTION| “¥5 (By United Press) Dublin, May 15.—The lord mayor of Dublin has been granted passports to America, with leave soon, to ap- peal to President Wilson for aid in opposing *Irish conscription. —MAKE W.S.S. PLEDGES— MELLAND ‘ENTERS FIELD IN THE THIRD DISTRICT K. K. Melland from the townshi of Buzzle has filed for the county commissionership in the Third dis- trict as the successor to Commission- er Hayes. Mr. Melland is a promin- ent farmer, his pestoffice address be- ing Aure. For nearly twenty- years, Mr, Mel- land has been a resident of what is now the town of Buzzle .and for eighteen years has served as treas- urer of the township. He is a suc- cessful farmer and business man, whose patriotism and loyalty to the government are unquestioned. —MAKE W.8.3. PLEDGES— CAUCASIA DECLARES RUSS INDEPENDENCE Amsterdam, May 15.--Caucasia has proclaimed her independence of Rus- sia, notifying the Teutons of its ac- tion. ~ Caucasia embraces the larger portion of European Caucasia. —MAKE W.S.. PLEDGES— MEETING AT SPUR There will be a patriotic meeting at Spur Thursday night in the school house just north of Spur. Col. Henry Funkley of Bemidji will be the orator of the occasion and it fs hoped a large number of Bemidji people will be present. —MAKE W.8.5. PLEDGES— CITIZEN QUITE ILL J. L. Kemp, 619 Twelfth street, is very ill at his home. He is the father of Mrs. Henry Miller of this | city. —MAKE W.S.5. PLEDGES— WON'T YOU CO-OPERATE IN RED CROSS DINNER? Everything for the Red Cross din- ner to be given Saturday, May 18, in the city hall has been secured with the exception of lettuce, cheese and pie. Anyone wishing to donate some- thing in this line will kindly call Mrs. Tom Smart, chairman, phone 58. SPECIAL RECRUIT DRILL TOMORROW EVENING There will be a special drill for all recruits of the Bemidji Home Guiard. at the city hall tomorrow night, ‘and all recruits and all who desire to become members of the company should be present at 8 p'clock. All young men from 18 to 21 years of age and men from 31 to 45 are eligible to join. The company is being recruited to full strength and is rapidly nearing the limit. Only men of the right sort are want- ed and none but that are of good character will be accepted. The com- pany includes in its roster the lead- ing 'business men in Bemidji and is of a superior status which will be maintained. ~Uniforms and equip- ment are provided and an opportu- nity to learn military tactics, get healthful exercise and recreation are also an asset. ~—MAKE W.S.S. PLEDGES— Bemidji Fish Hatchery Sets High Record ._(By. United Press) St Paul May lE—Oue walléyed pike, taken from Wolf Lake, near fiemldjl produced 250,000 young fry. E. /W. Cobb, state superintendent of flsherles, says this is the record. The young fish were developed at the state hatchery at Bemidji from 388,000.eggs. The report of the hatch was sent to Mr. Cobb by Super- intendent Surber, in charge of the hatchery. —MAKE W.S.S. PLEDGES— MANY APPOINTS RULERS FOR FORMER RUSS TERRITORY (By United Press) . Copenhagen;, May 15.—Newspapers their recent conference appointed monarchs for Lithuania, Bat Bothnia, Courlan and Poland, all formerly Russian. —MAKE W.S.S. PLEDGES— BACK TO CAMP Sergeant Don Whitman, who has been in the city on a short furlough, returned last evening to Camp Dodge, Ja. He was formerly manager of the J. C. Penney store here. —MAKE W.S.S. PLEDGES— 39 NEW ENGLANDERS MISSING. LIST SHOWS (By United Press) Washington, May 15.—The largest casualty list was received this morn- ing, containing 120 names. Of these, 39 are New Englanders missing in action. ——MAKE W.8.5,PLEDGES— GREAT MASSES OF AUSTRIANS CONCENTRATE ATONG ALPINES (By. United Press) Rome, May 15.—Great mgasses of Austrians are concentrating along] the Alpine lines and Fruili plains. Austrian gircraft are fighting des- perately to prevent the Italiansg dis- cerning these troop movements. —MAKE W.S.S. PLEDGES— RED CROSS AUCTION WILL BE CONTINUED The auction sale committee of the Red Cross has decided to continue the sale until all articles now on hand are disposed of. W. E. Dean, chairman of the committee, reports that the sale thus far has netted near- ly $650. Arrangements have been made to keep a young lady continually on the job and those who wish to make purchases lhroughnul the day are urged to call at the Elko building. The committee also requests citizens who have articles to donate for the sale to notify the committee or bring them to the sale headquarters. —MAKE W.S.S. PLEDGES— ANOTHER ENLISTMENT Martin H. Ludolth of Nevis has enlisted in the field artillery and left this noon for Duluth. say the kaiser and Emperor Karl at} iok LAST ASSAULT By WILLIAMS SIMMS United Press Correspondent With the British afield, May 15.— There is little doubt but that Ger- many is embarking upon the last great adventure with every man, boy, horse and machine used, in a des- perate endeavor to gain a favorable decigjon during the present fighting. The German drafts are refitting divisions composed of returned wounded and later recruits include some boys of eighteen who have great impetuousity but lack stam- ina. Prisoners tell of various divisions losing 40 to 60 per cent of their strength. There is no doubt but that the newly formed divisions will be driven to the death, fufilling the kaiser’s boast that he will continue to rule the world or will see every man, boy, horse and dog die. i Haig’s Dailv Renort. London, May 15.—General Haig o today reported that German artillery began a bombardment this morning at points between the Somme and Ancre on the northern positions of the Flanders front. Southwest of Mortancourt and north of Kemmel, the enemy’s artillery increased this morning. An attempted enemy raid was re- pulsed north of Lens. French Make Gains. Paris, Mpy 15.—(Official) —Vio- lent artillery is progressinginorth of Mont Didier and hetween Mont Di- dier and Noyon. The French took the wood squth of Hailles, where the Americans are located. Despite gharp fighting and. a :German -counter-at- - tack, the French kept their gains. Seaplanes Bomb Base. Rome, May 15.— (Official)—A squadron of Italian seaplanes and aeroplanes successfully bombed the Austrian submsrine- base-at Calaro on the eastern shores of the Adriatic. —MAKE W.5.5. PLEDGES— ARMY AIRPLANEFLIES FROM NEW YORK TO WASHINGTON WITH MAIL ©(By {United Préss) . New York, May 15.—An Army, air- plane carrylng 1440 pounda of | mgil | for Phila flphln and Washington, left here at 11:30 o’clock today. The rail consisted of 182 pieces. Flight Lieutenant Webh drove the plane and a big crowd and invited guests wit- nessed the start. Arrives Philadelphia. Philadelphia, May 15.—Lieutenant Webb arrived here at 1 o'clock, ex- change mail, Lieut. Edget Edgerton relieved him and the flight for Wash- ington was resumed. President Awaits Arrival. Washington, May 15.—A great crowd, including the president, Mrs. Wilson, Postmaster General Burle- son, Japanese Postmaster General Kembara are awalting “the arrival of the war plane. ~—MAKE W.S.8. PLEDGES— THREE AUSTRIANS ATTACK SUPPLY DEPOT SOLDIERS (By United Press) Harrisburg, Pa., May 15.—Three Austrians hid behind a screen of bushes and fired upon United States aviation supply depot soldiers. The soldiers detoured from the rear and seized the would-be murderers. —MAKE W.8.S. PLEDGES— NO CAUSE FOR UNREST (By United Press) Paris, May 15.—Special deputies explained to Albert Thomas, minister of munitions, that the recent unrest in war factories followed a rumor that American workmen were reliev- ing French workers. The minister proved the rumor unfounded. ~—MAKE W.S.S. PLEDGES— ASK GOVERNOR T0 " HALT NONPARTISAN Fargo, N. D., May 15.—Resolu- tions calling upon Governor Lynn J. Frazier to take steps that will pre vent N. S. Randall, convicted at Red Wing, Minn., recently of obstructing the government’s war work, from continuing his lecture tour of the state under the auspices of the Non- partisan league, were adopted by the Fargo war organization, and sent to the governor. The war organization is composed of about 600 Fargo citizens. . i | ! | | ( 4