Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, August 31, 1918, Page 1

véwnvu-: XVI, NO. 200 VITALPONTIN ALLOTHENTBY ENLISTED MEN NOW IN VOGUE Clm ge Made ln Method of tlon by E.E. McDomfld NEW ALLOTMENT CARRIES OUT GOVERNMENT PLAN by Chairman of Civilian Relief of the R. C. A most vital point in the method for_ families and dependents of sol- diers and sailors is called to atten- tion in a change in thée method of han- dling; and through the Pioneer, E. E. McDonald, chairman of the Civilian Relief committee of .the Red Cross, is herein presenting it for informa- tion and immediate action: ; Address to Families. Bemuljl Pioneer; ks Bemidji, Minn. Gentlemen: The Clvxllan Relief Committee of the American Réd Cross chapter of Beltrami county is obliged to ask that it be permitted to reach the families of the soldiers and sail- ors through the columns _ of your papers. The families of the soldiers and sailors are advised that a change in the method ‘of handling allotments _and allowances went into effect July 1. . Make New Allotment. After July 1, every soldier or sailor makmg an.allotment which did not carry with it a-governmment alowance must, if he desires to continue making; an allotment to Class B, that is, par- ents, ‘brothers or slsters, make a new allotrhent- ~ Blanks -for this purpose have been or will be given to each sol- dier so that they could attend to the ¢ matter if they wish to do so. The experience of our committee is such ‘that we fear many of our boys will not understand the neces- sity of making this new allotment and will neglect to do so. Itis there- fore ' important that the parents, brothers or sisters now receiving gov- - ernment allotments, not carrying gov- ernment allowance based upon the al- lotment, should communicate with the soldier or sailor at once, calling his attention to the necessity of mak- ing this new or additional allotment. Change in Payment. There has been a change in the “ ‘manner of paying out the money on these allotments and government al- lowances so that payments will now be made through the depot quarter- master’s office, through the navy de- partment, if he is in the navy, and through the marine corps or coast guar(l if in that branch of the serv- ice! This new or additional allotment, as wiinderstand it, will also have to be made in those cases where the sol- dier or sailor is making an allotment of an amount in excess of $15 per month and that those persons receiv- ing such allotment should call their soldier's attention to the necessity of making this new allotfnent, * Automatic Insurance. The automatic insurance was not in force after February 12, 1918. Therefore, anyone who entered the seryice after that date or who may \enlist in the future is not protected by automatic insurance during the 120 days. He has to apply for the regular insurance. In other words, he i{suncovered by insurance from the time he enters the service until the date of his application for insurance and he must make his application within 120 days after entering the seryice. Dated August 31, 1918. E. E. McDONALD, Chairman Civilian Relief Com- mittee, American Red Cross. { THREE SONS IN SERVICE: TWO MORE TO SIGN UP: SIXTH IS COMING 18 Speaking about patrmts in Bel- trami county, Hugo Hensel, a farmer residing in the town of Frohn, is entitled to a medal for the reason thusly: Mr. Hensel is somewhat advanced in years.and is the owner of a fine farm. He is the father of seven splen- did sons. The two eldest sons are in France with the Yankees battling the . ‘Huns. The third is in camp in Vir- ginia, undergoing training to ‘“‘go over.” The next two will register next registry day, soon to be set, while the next will be 18 next year. “Am a little afraid things will get to a standstill in another year,” com- mented Mr. Hensel, “but it’s all right. The government can have my boys if it teews them. They are all good boys and I am proud of them. I'll get along somehow.” e Has ndlmg Called to Atten: i Letter to Those Affected Issued haudlr‘}pg allotments..and allowances |. l measures. Uudema_ed 3 Uncuwond ~ In this, one of the first plctures to reach this country of me _battle- of Chateau Thierry, are shown some In- habitants of the town who remained during the German ot'cupatlon walking through the destroyed. streets to, HaywoadGets 20 Years and Haywood, ./‘Uncrowned King’” of the Industrjal Workers of the World, and 14 qf fiis chief aides i the conspiracy to“overturn the American war pro- gram, were sentenced to twenty years in the federal penitentiary at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, by Federal Judge K. M. Landis here late yester- day afternoon. Ten year sentences were '1mposed upon 33 of the organization’s leaders, five year sentences on 33, one year and-one day on 12 defendents and ten day seritences on two others. Cases| against Benjamin Schraeger, Chicago ‘writer, and Pietro Nigra, Spring Val- ley, Ill,, were continued. All sentences on the four counts in the indictments will run concurrent- ly. Fines ranging from $20,000 on Haywood and his chief aides, down to $5,000 were imposed. Ninety days is granted in which to file a bill of exception, and a stay of seven days in which to petition for bal: “It is the closing chapter in Amer- ica’s biggest crimimal case,” said Frank K. Nebeker, chief prosecutor. “We are confident a new trial will be granted,” said “George F. Vander- veer, chief eounsel of the dewense. TIME TO GET READY FOR SHOOTING SEASON Bemidji Gun artists will, within the next few days, commence oiling up their shooting irons and get camp and other equipment in shaps for the duck season which opens September 16. The duck shooting season is regu- lated by the Federal migratory bird law, which requires this year for the first time that the season shall open on the same date in all northern states. " Chicken hunting may open earlier in some adjoining states because the migratory bird law does mot apply. FEDERAL AGENTS TRAIL CONGRESSHAN LUNDEEN| Washington, Aug. 3L.—Ever since Congressman Ednest Lundeen, Min- neapolis, and Charles H. Dillion, South Dakota, set foot in Europe, United States government agents have been in close attendance upon them, it was learned here. The government’s interest in their activities, it was said, commenced when fellow travelers complained of things Lundeen and Dillion said about the war while crossing to Eur- ope aboard a British ship. These' same utterances led to the recent action of the British army authorities in refusing the two congressmen per- mission to visit the British Front in France. Both Lundeen and Dillion were de- feated for renomination because of' their votes in the house against war | FORTY-FIVE ( RITISHADVANCING PRACTICALLY ON ENTIRE FLANI)ER-! FRONT, IS REPORT (By United Press.) London, Aug. 31.—British troops are advancing along practically the whole front of Flanders, General Haig reported this morning. The British have progressed from one to two miles on two fronts—one of nine miles, the other of three. Bailleui and Mon De Littie hill have been occupied and the British are approaching Dolieu. BRITISH ARE CONTINUING. THEIR ADVANCE. London, Aug, 31.—The PBritish are advancing from the vicinity of Kemmel southward to near Neuf Berquin. Villers Chqppelle and Lestram have been occupied in another sector. The Australians are attacking directly west of Perrone and approaching the city along the north bank of the Somme. In the ‘Arras sector, the British occupied Etoipigny and are advancing along the Arras-Cambrai road. The British : firmly hold Plouvain and occupy a thousand yards of the Ger- '|man front line north of Arleuxengohelle. Chlcago, Aggust” 3L——W1¥uam D - AN EXTRA SLEEPER ON TRACKS AT BEMIDJI FOR STATE FAIR An extra sleeper has been shunted| at Bemidji and is awaiting tonight when it will be attached to the night train bound for the state fair. The sleeper is at the Union station and re- servations should be made before 9:30 o’clock to insure accommodations, and berths may be occupied after that time. POSTOFFICE HOURS ON LABOR — DAY NO-RURAL DEL“TERY The postoffice will observe Labor Day next Monday. The window will be open from 10 to 11 o’clock and one delivery will be made in the business district. There will be no rural de- livery. 'NATIONAL AMENDMENT CAMPAIGN WILL OPEN - IN STATE NEXT WEEK (Special to Pioneer.) Minneapolis, Aug. 30.—The prohi- bition amendment campaign in Min- nesota will start in earnest next week. Prominent speakers, including 'W. J. Bryan and Former Governor Hanley of Indiana, will tour the state under the auspices of the Minnesota Dry Federation. “] believe the sentiments for the constitutmna] amendment is over- whelming,” said former Governor Van Sant, chairman of the Minnesota Dry Federation. “Our only trouble will be to get the temperance people thoroughly aroused and organized to crush this monstrous evil. “Lincoln sald: ‘The saloon has proved itself the worst foe, the most blxglmng curse of our modern civili- zation.' On the afternoon of his death he said: ‘‘Slavery is abolished, after reconstruction the next great question will be the overthrow and abolition of the Hquor traffic.’ “To win we must overcome a ser- jous handicap. We must have a ma- jorty of all"votes cast at the general election on November 5. It is not only necessary to have a majority of the votes for the amendment, but a majority of all the votes. For in- stance, if 400,000 votes are cast we might have 200,000 for and only 40,- 000 against and still we would 1ose because 200,000 would not be a ma- jority of the 400,000. The Pink Ballot. It is very simple, but don’t forget to 'secure the pink ballot. Vote it first and then vote for city, county and state and national officers. EXTRA SLEEPER IS PROVIDED FOR STATE FAIR TONIGHT Leaving the Union station to- night, headed southward to the state fair, an extra sleeper will be pro- vided for those desiring berths. Re- servations should be made as soon as possible to insure comfort. REAL WIN-THE-WAR TOWN (By United Press.) St. “Cloud, Minn., Aug. 31.—This town, with a population of 16,00 and with 2,500 war gardens, thinks it comes pretty close to holding a record. G. C. Mantor, secretary of the com- mercial club, would like to hear the | name and address of the town that can raise any more peas per capita.| that drainage waters do not take any A contest for late garden crops is to| more plant food away from fertilized be held in October. Wolves Ravage’ Sheep Flocks, Reports Show Wolt stories renc"fl Bemm;l almost | daily, and what seems to be the serious part of it is that they apparently are all true. Farmers in| practically every direction out of Bemidji report the loss of stock, mostly sheep, nearly evely week. The bounty on wolves is not enough to pay-a farmar to spend much time looking for these animals, | and the feeling in this locality is that the state would be money ahead if the wolf bounty were doubled. It would more. than make up the cost in stock saved. Edward Paulson, residing several miles southwest of Bemidji, lost three pure bred sheep in one night, while other reports are even more serious. Both farmers and townspeople in the northern part of the state should unite in securing larger wolf bounties. WAR LECTURE. BENEFIT OF BAND. INTERESTING It is estimated that approximatly $75 was realized by the Home Guard last night when Corporal Briant ap- peared at thre Elko in a lecture on the war in Europe, he being a returned veteran. His talk was also accom- panied by scenes on the front and in Europe and were highly interesting. Corporal Briant was unable to reach Bemidji on schedule, and in- stead of being. able to appear in two showings gave but one lecture. His train was also late 25 minutes and the theatre was packed, while many were unable to be accommoadated. The guard will use the money to- ward defraying expenses to the bat- talion encampment to be held at Red Lake, during the Indian fair at that place. SENATE TAKES STEPS TOWARDS PROHIBITION —— Washington, Aug. 31.—National prohibition moved a considerable step tforward in congress. Without a record vote being taken or requested, the senate late adopted the leaders’ compromise on ‘‘bone- dry” prohibition, effective July 1, 1919, and continuing durifig the war, and until the American troops are brought home and demobilized. The compromise, an amendment by Senator Sheppard of Texas, prohibi- tion leader, to the $11,000,000 emer- gency agricultural appropriation bill, is expected to remain in the meas- ure under the harmony agreement of “wet” and ‘“‘dry” factions, although technically subject to another vote. Passage of the bill itself is planned for today, and that the measure will be returned to the House, which is ex- pected by prohibition advocates to ac- cept the Senate, provision. German Scientific Discovery. German experiments have indicated soils than from unfertilized. AT G - ;- FRENCH TROOPS APPROACH RAILWAY CENTER. Noyon. {GOULD'S DAIRY LUNCH WILL CLOSE SUNDAY A. N. Gould, proprietor of the Dairy Lunch on Beltrami avenue, has deokded not to move to the store vacated by the Penny company on Third street, but instead will close his place of business tomorrow and cease for the duration of the war. Business conditions incident to the war has caused Mr. Gould to make this decision, and his immediate fu- ture has not been determined. ROMAN SOLDIER RAMS GENERAL: SLAYS HIM By Henery Wood (United Press Correspondent.) Rome, Aug. 14. (By Mail.)—Giulio Revi, an 18-year-old volunteer from Rome, Fas just heen granted the sup- reme distinction of the Italian general staff—namely a leave of absence to visit his family in rec- ognition of military bravery—for having captured an Austrian general. That too much discredit should not be attached to the Austrian general for having surrendered with- out at least having negotiated the privilege of retaining his sword, it must be explained that the general surrendered after Revi, convicting himself into a battering ram, plunged his head with terrific force into the solar plexus of the general. This left the latter without sufficient breath to open negotiations. Revi's deed was cited at the time in the Italian official communique. He was one of a patrol of 8 “arditi” (voluntcer soldiers who insist on pushing constantly into battle) who during the Austrian offensive of June found themselves suddenly in open battle wth 60 Austrians. Four of the 8 “arditi’- were killed, and there seemed little chance for the remain- ing 4 when one of them, a young man from Padova, suddenly shouted: “Assaulting column, forward De- ploy and attact!” The ruse was effective, and the 60 Austrains began a hasty retreat, a somewhat aged officer with a group of defenders remgining behind to cover the rear. At once the 4 remaining ‘‘arditi”” attacked this rear guard, Revi picking out the officer who apreared to be in command, and dashing forward with full speed, with his head low, rammed the latter into the stomach of the Austrian officer. A terrific hand-to-hand . struggle ensued. While Revi kept. beating down his prey, the 3 other ‘“arditi”’ engaged the officers whaq sought to defend their fallen superior. The through superiority of numbers when amother group of “arditi” rushing up saved the day. In the meantime the young soldier from Padova whose ruse had started the Austrian retreat wis killed. Only when victory was completely won was it discovered that the Aus- trian officer with whom Revi was still struggling was a general. His injuries seemed serious, and he was at once rushed to a hospital, where in spite of every medical attention By De Gandt. . (United Press Correspondent.) i Paris, Aug. 31.—French troops are reported in the vicinity ; of Guiscard, midway between Noyon and Ham. approaching Chauny, a great railway center, ten miles east of They are also EXTRA! Registry Day September 12; - (By United Press.) I Washington, Aug. 31.—Pres- ident Wilson this afternoon set September 12 as the day when 13,000,000 Americans affected | by the man-power bill shall register. BAKER’S JEWELRY STORE WILL MOVE MONDAY George T. Baker, the jeweler gnd music dealer, is getting ready to move to his new store in the Dalton block and will commence tomorrow to transfer his stock and equipment. Monday he expects to be completely moved and then will come the ar- rangement and details of getting set- tled. The new location of Mr. Baker will be the entire front of the handsome new Dalton block, corner Beltrami avenue and Third street. The front is of large plate glass set in copper, the corney display window being one of the largest in the city. The floors are of hardwood, steel ceiling, indi- rect lighting system and oak finish. It covers 25x70 feet and affords in- creased space over the present loca- tion. Special oak fixtures are being made by the St. Hilaire Lumber company, in addition to the regular oak equip- ment, and several features are to be installed for convenience of patrons and carrying on the business. Arthur W, Peterson, an exepert jeweler and watchmaker, will be a member of the store staff and with the admirable display windows, a fea- ture will be the window decorations. MAJ. STEPHENS NOW MOTOR CORPS COLONEL Major W. R. Stephens of Minn- eapolis, has been commissioned col- onel in the Moter Corps division of 7 the Home Gards of Minnesota. He has been most successful in effect- ing motor corps orgaf:izations in this state and his promotion meets with that could be given him, he died a general approval in the moter corps (e few hours later: divison — = e - i |