Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, August 10, 1918, Page 1

VOLUME XVI, NO. 182 B()XCOMPANY Other Industries Through- out’ Country. BE WELL REWARDED Will Forfeit Increment of Close Attention. The Bemidji Box company is going to-intreduce the bonus system in this progressive industry, similar to that in vogue in industries throughout the country and it will become effective next Monday. The new regulations will work to mutual advantage for both employe and employer and will carry with .them the reward for studious service and attention 'to detail, all for the betterment of efficiency in every de- partment and for' all employes Full time service for one month will receive a bonus of 5 per cent for the employe working on an hourly rate ibasis. “Lates Means Forfeiture. . during any ‘one week will forfeit. the service bonus for that month. In consideration of continuous full time service for the pefiod commenc- ing August 1 and ending December ~ 24, an additional bonus of 3 per cent of the total base wage for this period will be paid to all emloyes working on an hourly rate basis. Unexcused lates of more than once during any pne week will forfeit this bonus for their period. Unexcused abscence, amounting to more than six days-during this period, ~will-forfeit: the- 3. per--eént service bonus for:-this period. X Vacations Not Counted. Absences for vacations will be granted and excused when desired upon certain conditions, the length of service determining the time to be taken in computing the bonus basis. All bonus will be paid on separate pay days. The 5 per cent monthly service bonus will be paid on the eighth day of the following month, and the three per-cent service bonus will be paid at the close of the period, December 24, Point in_Ilnstration. To illustrate the method, if there are 26 working days in any one month and the base of pay for an employé is $3 per day, and the bonus is 5 per cent, it will amount to $3.90 for this one month. If the base pay is $3.50, the bonus will be $4.55, etc. Unexcused absences will forfeit the bonus. Based upon the 123 working days during the period from August 1 to December 24, the total service bonus for an employe who meets all require- ments under_the bonus system and whose pay is $3 per day, would be: Five per cent bonus,$18.45; 38 per cent bonus, $11.07; total, $29.52. If the wage is $3.50, the bonus to- tal would be $34.44. Comvany Reserves Rights. The company reserves the right to revise or discontinue this service bonus for the next period commencing January 1. Plans are also being perfected for the introduction of ~an additional bonus based on individual and group production, the hourly wage base be- ing guaranteed regardless of produc- tion. . A A AP A A (By United Press.) London, July 18.—(By Mail.)— Zuzzards, trained to fly to Essen and pick up mortar out of the chimneys of the Krupp gun works, will win the war, according to one zealous Britisher. He has submitted his idea to the inventions department of the ministry of munitions. Another patriot charges nothing for the suggestion that a fleet of bal- loons, carrying powerful magnets at- tached to cables, be sent over the German arfies. You dog't see? Why, the magnets will put the guns out of the Heines’ hands, and the tin hats off their heads, of course. Then the allies will just turn loose a lit- tle shrapnel upon the unarmed and uncovered hosts of Hohenzollern, and the war will be over. That's the idea. End the war. The moon worries a lot of inven- tors. That’s why they're called loony, from Luna, the police society name for the orb of night, which always has had a strange influence over per- TOINAUGURATE | GIVEN ADVICE | BONUSSYSTEM BY EXPERT IN AT IT§ Pl.ANT CONSERVATION MEANS EFFICIENCY WILL tAMPAldN TO LESSEN . Lack of Attention to Duties| Campaign Under Go_vernment‘ Unexcused lates of morethan once « THRESHERMEN WASTE IN HARVESTING 'Supervision;. Value of Movement Immense. Beltrami threshermen and farmers are meeting today in the Commercial club rooms, in response to a call for a meeting under the federal food ad- ministration, department of thresh- ermen and farmers, to hear instruc- tions from L. B. Bassett, superintend- ent of the University of Minnesota farm. He has been ‘drafted” by A. D. Wilson, Minnesota food admin- istrator, to tour the state, call meet- ing in the various. cowmties and in- struct the threshing machjne owners and farmers in general in conserva- tion methods during their threshing season. Advice in Conservation. . Advice is'given in methods to be pursued in conserving grain and get- ting-the most out of the crops with ‘the-~least possible . waste, a matter that means much to the-entire state and the government during the war. Mr. Bassett states that this is the seventieth gounty he has visited in his whirlwind. tour and that the mag- nitude of the campaign can be better understood when it is learned that hundreds of threshing rigs are owned in several individual counties of the state, one county having a total of 312. Beltrami county has between 45 and 50 threshing outfits, == 45 Cogt-Net - Standard: ~ The need of care in this work is also emphasized when the price set upon wheat is taken into considera- tion, in relation to the cost of thresh-. in.. Mr. Bassett says farmers in some 1qcalities can get rich on threshing costs while those remote have a heavy burden of-expense getting their crop threshed, which makes it impossible to set a standard cost for doing the work. The campaign is a valuable one, highly instructive and of much bene. fit to all concerned. H AUSTRIA DISINTEGRATING. | ACCORDING TO REPOBTS Rome, Aug. 10.—Austria is disin- tegrating swiftly if the advices con- firming what is known of the in- terior situation reaching Rome to- day are even partially true. The awakening of the oppressed nation- alities is spreading.with alarming ra- pidity. The Tagepost gives significant in- cidents of what is happening. At Fiume, for instance, the Croats and the Italians were organizing a benefit performance to be given by an Ital- ian dramatic society. The police attached political sig- nificance to this and forbade the pro- duction. The Croats, as a sign of protest, offered the Italian artists a huge silk tri-color, a crown, and many presents of great value. Another incident which has been confirmed happened likewise at Fi- ume. Italian workmen, armed with revolvers, incided the Hungarian troops back from the Piave to a street skirmish, but the police, so far, have not been able to arrest a single Ital- ian. ENGLISH CRANKS ALSOHAVE EASY TIME WINNING THE WAR sons afflicted with unusual turns of mind. “This Moon Not Working. .. One patron of the British mails wishes the ministry of munitions to cover the moon with a big balloon, not only because of the rhyme and harmony that would result, but be- cause the moon is friendly to the Huns. If anybody wants to use the moon, he’ll find it covered up like a showcase on Sunday, and tagged, “Moon out of order until after the war.” Another would blot out the moon by covering it with a beam of black light, whatever that is. An- other wants to have the clouds froz- en right where they stand, and heavy artillery mounted upon them by Brit- ish landing parties, operating from airplanes. Then, on a good, cloudy day, wipe out the Germans. One genius would cover all avail- able vacant land with big factories, -—er, (Continued on page four) Higbee, chief of the American navy nurse ¢orps. BEMIDJI TO CONTINUE DELIVERLESS: MERCHANTS 14 M s~ R A~ A 1—French women carrying camoufluge Burlap woven in mesh wire to be shipped to the front. try re-enforcements moving over a concrete aqueduct on their way to the front in the Cantigny sector. 2—American infan- 3—Mrs. L. S, | THIS DAY IN THE WAR | | CORNERSTONE LAYING REACH AN AGREEMENT | cu.'€rman ‘ositions sast of Ypres Bemidji - is to contmue “deliver- less.” And Bem.aji is to become gro- cerless on- Sundays hereafter, also: And the busy housewife -will also hereafter think of her household needs before 7 o’clock in the evening, ‘or at that fatal hour ‘the neighbor- hood stores and all other groceries in the city will close, .with the excep- tion of Saturday nights. All this, good people, in obedience to the mandate of the powers that be in your Uncle Samuel’s food adminis- tration of the state of Minnesota and the dictates of the merchants themselves. Judge Wilson of Stillwater, aide-of A Wilson, state food administra- tor; ‘came to Bemndji yesterday to con-= fer with the merchants affected by the deliverless edict, on a mission te straighten out some entanglements. The result was that the order to cease deliveries was made permanent, the merchants themselves agreeing to abide by the request, and they also agreed that hereafter they would close all day Sunday and attend di- vine worship. also close at 7 o’clock in the evenings, that they might de- vote more time to their war gardens and:;other diversions as fancy dic- itatest Saturday nights they will re- main open later. BLACKDUCK SUFFERS FROM STORM'S SWEEP ) (Special to Ploneer) Blackduck, Aug. 10.—This village was . struck was a terrific rain and wind storm last evening and consid- erable damage was done to houses, barns, buildings and, the business district, as well as farm housés and buildings in this vicinity. The home of Mr. Engh was demol- ished and the residence of Mrs. Mabel Dooker was bodly wrecked. A box car on a siding was thrown from the tracks and several store fronts were caved in and badly damaged. There was also much damage to outbuildings of homes in the city, but the town and countryside es- caped luckily. Bemidii Was Lucky. Bemidji also got a piece of the storm which swept this part of the state last night. A torrrent of rain was swept on a stiff wind and ~the astonishing part of it all is that there was scarcely a sign to show for it. An’ official gauge reported 1 and 14-100 of an inch of rain. WLACHLAN SELLS HIS CONFECTIONARY STORE P. E. Welch from Ortonville pur- chased the W. B. MacLachlan news and confectionery store on Beltrami avenue and took possession today. Mr. Welch is a bright, energetic young man and plans on making some chances in the store, which will im- prove the service. His family has already arrived and are making their home for the present at 1302 Bemidji avenue. Mr. MacLachlan will devote his en- tire time to the boat service on Lake Bemidji. Lake Boulevard Deal. William Wiseman of Minneapolis has purchased the H. C. Baer prop- erty, 1119 Lake Boulevard, the trans- action being completed yesterday. Mr. Wiseman, who is proprietor of a large fur store in Minneapolis, will rebuild the residence and will make it a beautiful and modern summer home. | Russo-Rumanians reported to have left: 1,600 men and 30 machine guns .helfiud in Oituz sector. ug. 10, 1916—Gen. Letchitsky re- ports’ capture of 15,000 Austro-Ger- aaeas in 10 days, and says he has ad- vanced to the gates of Stanislau, Ga- licia. Aug. 10, 1915—Russians . report they are-holding their grounds to the north, but are retreating everywhere else, Allies gain at Gallipoli. Aug. 10, 1914—France and Aus- tria-Hungary break diplomatic rela- tioxfs. ,Serbeans advance upon Sara- jevo. Montengro captures Austrian towns in Dalmatia. “NAN BEHIND THE GUN' OF NEW NORMAL DROPS OUIETLY INTO BEMIDJI Among the visitors to Bemidji to- day is C. W. Nelson of Crookston, who “dropped in” on his way home after a business trip north, and while the good work of others in behalf of the new Bemidji normal have been chronicled several times, the ‘“man behind the gun,” Nelson, has never been mentioned. And it is opportume that he be introduced to the people of Bemidji, Beltrami county and north- ern Minnesota. Mr. Nelson was the sergeant at arms of the lower branch of the legis- Jature when the famous night session in the closing hours of the legislature passed the amendment to the appropriation bill for the normal. That night there was a large Masonic banquet scheduled for Minneapolis to which many of the legislators had signified their intention of attending. The late Representative Pendergast located the sergeant at arms and laid the matter of possible limited at-{ tendance at the session before him and Mr. Nelson promised the aged representative that the members would be present. And there were 109 there when the amendment was passed, a remarkable showing for a night session, and the result was'a heavy majority in favor. OH JOY! TRUFFLES AGAIN? (By United Press.) Washington, Aug. 10.—Here's news for the epicure. The war trade board today decreed truffles may be imported, from Eu- rope to America. Truffles are cou- sins to the muchrooms, and live underground. Chili sauce, pepper, chutney sauce and other condiments also are to be admitted. BELTRAMI COUNTY MEN CLAIM RATES UNFAIR (By United Press.) St. Paul, Aug. 10.—C. 8. Carter, Bemidji; Charles Hayden, Blackduck, and William Lemmon, Kelliher, have filed with the state railroad and ware- house commission a formal petition urging the reduction of the fuel wood rate. They claim the rate is discrim- inatory and urge that rates for fuel wood be set at least as low as the rate on logs. MAKING PLANT SURVEY. A. G. Newhall, potato expert of the University farm, who is making a plant disease survey, was in the city this week, looking over the potato crop in this vicinity. Wednesday af- ternoon he attended the regular meet- ing of the Liberty Farmers club and spoke on “Potato Diseases.” A can- ning demonstration was also given at this meeting by Miss Mabel An- derson, home demonstrator. Mr Newhall will also demonstrate spray- ing to prevent late blight. CEREMONIES _BEING HELD AT NEW NORMAL Governor J. A. A. Burnquist, accom- panied by Captain A, D. Wright of the quartermaster's department, ar- rived in Bemidji_at 11:58 today to attend the laying of the cornerstolie at the new Normal school. The gov- ernor left Bemidji at 3 o'clock for Crookston. The coming of the governor was without ostentation and his presence in Bemidji was without demonstra- tion or staged program. He came sim- ply to deliver the address at the cor- nerstone laying in its simplicity and his presence was treated in similar vein. The ceremonies are taking place .|.this afternoon on the normal sclmol [‘Site. -~ .Among the vlsnon greatly inter- ested in the affair is C. L. Atwood of St. Cloud, a member of the normal board, and one of the well wishers for the new school, The Home Guard band met the governor at the hotel at the appoint- ed hour for leaving for the normal ground and escorted the chief ex- ecutive through the business district. “BELL GIRLS” WANTED AT HOTEL: MARKHAM The Markham hotel, in today’s is- sue of the Pioneer, 1s calling for two day “bell girls.”” This is another step toward securing girls to take on duties formerly done exclusively by boys. The Markham hotel, known throughout the entire north as one of the best hotels in the United States, inaugurates this new plan solely be- cause it expects to give better serv- ice to its patrons. OLD FROGS WILL CARRY DEMOCRACY TO JAPAN (By United Press.) Tokio, Aug. 10.—The great Ameri- can frog, who holds the world’s long distance record far singing through his nose and numerous awards for the standing broad jump, is going to carry Mississippi river democracy to Japan. Sixteen Mississippi river bullfrogs have arrived somewhere in Japan, as the vanguard of a mighty host that soon will be spreading American summer resort insomnia throughout the Flowery Kingdom. Pres. Yamakawa, of the Imperial Tokio university, imported the jumpy American amphibians, and Dr. Wat- ase, zoology professor at the univer- sity college of science, is experiment- ing with them. The university folk say they are gping to propagate the frog, with the idea of adding to the food supply of the nation a hitherto unknown delicacy. DALTON'S CAFE AND HOTEL OPENED TODAY Dalton’s new cafe and European hotel was open to the public this morning and patrons commenced ear- ly to arrive, and continued through- out the morning and afternoon. Din- ner hour saw the handsome cafe pack- ed and several waiters were employed to care for the crowd. The first name on the new hotel register was—guess? Yep, Smith. F. J. Smith from St. Paul. He was the first to register and was assigned to Room No. 1. The cafe and hotel are complete in detail and should prove a big as- set to Bemidji’s business circles. MONTDIDIERIS SIRRAUNDEDBY FRENCH AFTER BITTER FIGHT Sudden Attack Carries Them Forward to Important Defense Center. AMERICANS CO-OPERATE IN BIG PICARDY DRIVE Allied Aviators Continue to Bomb Important German Rail Centers. By William P. Simms. (United Press Correspondent.) With the British Afield, Aug. 10. — United States troops leaped into action this morn- ing, attacking eagerly beside the British, after waiting for reserves. I estimate that 30,000 pris- oners were taken today. MONTDIDIER EXITS CLOSED By Lowell Mellett. (United Press Correspondent) With the French Afield, Aug. 10.—General Humbert’s army, attacking on a wide front east of Montdidier, is still advanc- ing. General De Beney's army north of Montdidier extended its right flank and established contact with. Humbert, com- pletely encircling Montdidier. The city is untenable. All exits are closed and the road to Roye is split at Faverolles. Monttidier Precarious. (By United Press.) Paris, Aug. 10.-—(Official).—Sud- denly attacking south of Montdidier, the French have totnlly surrounded this_city. . Americans in Picardy. London, Aug. 10.—(Official).— Americans are now co-operating in the Picardy drive with the British. They have obtained all desired objectives, including Morlan court, where the Germans made the stiffest resistence and had check- ed the allics. The advance of the Franco-British threaten Montdi- dier. Americans Pound Center. With 10—The Americans continue an in- cessant pounding of the German cen- ter. Indications are that the Ger- mans are withdrawing heavier guns, possibly anticipating a retreat beyond the Aisne. Aviators Bomb Centers With the French Afield, Aug. 10.— Allied aviators continuously bombard the important railroad centers of Roya and Nesle. Many explosions and fires are observed in these cities. The French have extended their front slightly and taken Contoire on St. Hubert Wood. Final Battle Seen. Washington, Aug. 10.—The start- ling rapidity of the British-French ad- vance in Picardy, coupled with new successes in Flanders and on the Ves- le. produced an impression among some officers here that ome of the decisive moments of the war, perhaps the beginning of the final battle, was rapidly approaching. On the basis of such reports as were available, the German high command seemed to stand.face to face with a vital decision. Either his reserves must be rushed in and a pitched battle risked, or virtually all he has gained at staggering cost in his greatest offensive of the war must be abandoned and a general with- drawal toward his old lines of last March begun without delay. While no American troops are known to be involved in the Picardy thrust, the capture of Fismette, the suburg across the river from Fismes on the Vesle, apparently is a part of the great general scheme of attack. The French and British have gone ahead with such rapidity in Picardy that the German retreat must have reached the proortions of a rout, in places at least. The extent of enemy losses in prisoners, guns and war ma- terial bear out this view. The whole bottom of the great Picardy salient ° (Continued on page four) the Americans Afield, Aug. .