Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, September 7, 1918, Page 1

All Males Between 18 and 45 Years Must Roglstor at Voting BEMIDJI DA —== VOLUME XVI, NO. 206 BEMIDJI, MINN.,'SATURDAY' EVENING, SEPT. 7, 1918 i —1 Historioal Soelety ns seprember, 1 ; Y PIONERI FORTY-FIVE CENTS PER MONTH™ x. 3 FIRSTSTER I - TAKENTOOUST JOR TOWNS - “Hell Hole of the Universe”’ { Near Duluth War Plant . * "~ Arouses Lawmakers DLIVER IS TOWN TO FEEL CONGRESS’ HAND Legislation Empdwering Presi- dent to Close Saloons Called of ‘Vital Importance ‘Washington, Sept. 6.—A joint reso- ~lution: that will enanle President Wil- son to establish a “dry zone” in mu- nitions ang other essential war plants in Minnesota and elsewhere was put through the .genate yesterday, after being introduced by Senator Kellogg. Representative Miller tried to. get the same provision through the house, but was blocked by an objection on Alabama, chairman of the military the part of Representative Dent of affairs committee, notwithstanding the acting secretary of war had writ- ten him a letter urging the immediate enactment of the measure. Prior to the introduction of the resolution Senators Kellogg and Nel- son. Senator Lenroot of Wisconsin, Representative Miller and members of the Safety commissions of Duluth and " Superior had an interview with Act- ing Secretary of War Crowell, result- ing in his indorsement of the meas- ure. y Text of the Measure. 1t was passed by the senate with- out objection, and reads as follows: “Provided, that .the president be “and he'is 'hereBy ‘authorized and em- poweréd to establish zones of such size as he may deem advisable about coal mines, munitions factories, ship- building plants and such other plants for war materials as may seem to him to require such action whenever in his opinion the creation of such zones is necessary to, or advisable in, the proper prosecution of the war; and that he is hereby authorized and em- powered to prohibit the sale, manu- facture and distribution of intoxi- cating liquors in such zones, and that _ any violation of the president’s regu- lations in this respect shall he pun- ished by imprisonment for not more than one year, or by a fine of not more th $1,000, or by both such ., == fine and Tmprisonment. In urging the passage of the meas- ure in the house Representative Mil- ler said it was legislation of immedi- ate and critical importance, applying especially to the vicinity of Duluth and Superior, where, he said, “30 men have organized » village for booze purposcs alone and the entire .obtain aé village consists of saloons and ‘whole- sale liquor houses. “Hell Hole of the Universe.” “It is one of the hell holes of the universe,” said Mr. Miller. “The War department and the Department of }Itugtice have tried in vain to control Unanimous consent was necessary to consider the measure and Repre- sentative Dent objected, saying he be- lieved a measure of such importance ought to be referred to a committee. It was finally referred to the judiciary committee. 5 As the revenue bill is to be the or- der of business for the next 10 days or ‘two weeks' it will be difficult to nfor seme time, though Mr. Miller’iitends to try and call: it ap. CHRISTHAS WILL SEE MANY TOYS MADE IN AMERICAN FACTORIES America has risen to the toy sit- uation, and boys and girls of the U. S. will have plenty of toys this year, according to A. T. Carlson, who just recently returned from a buying trip to the Twin Cities and Chicago. | Because of the steel situation, iron toys will be few, but wooden toys will be plentiful. Last year was Amer- ica’s first attempt at toy making, as heretofore she had depended on for- eign countries for the bulk of -this| material, and “made in Germany’ toys were especially prominent. Since the war, however, all German and most other foreign toys have been cut off. The first toys bearing the “made in the U. S. A.” stamp were, at least, not substantial.: With a year’s time, however, manufacturers have found where many of the ‘defects lie, and this year’s goods are quite superior to those of last season. ‘War toys are, of course,, Mr Carl- son says, much in the lead. Toys rep- resenting the many machines used in the real battles are many and varied. Tanks which will climb such dreaded obstacles as pillows, machine guns which shoot wooden bullets, cannon of a hundred different sizes, shapes and patterns, will be sold. Bisque dolls are .also a scarcity, as most of the bisque products came from Germany. Japanese toys are also on the ‘market in quantity, he says, and will be much in evldence at the toy stores. MINNESOTA BIRCH MAY BE BOUGHT FOR MAKING GUN STOCKS St. Paul, Sept. 7.—Millions of feet of birch timber in Minnesota’s for- ests are being considered -by govern- ment officials for the production of gun stocks, it was disclosed Friday. Ofticers of the Northwest war in- dustrial region admitted negotiations are in progress for the substitution of birch for walnut which ‘is scrace. Minnesota is the heart of the birch district, but it is also planned to uti- lize the extensive supply in Western Wisconsin and Upper Michigan, also in Region No. 16. In Minnesota there are approxi- mately 5,000,000,000 feet of birch, of- ficials of the State Forestry depart- ment estimated. SERGT- JIM DIED AS HE WANTED T0, FIGHTING By Webb Miller (United Press Correspondent.) .Paris, Aug. 19.—(By Mail.)— There’ll be many moist eyes among he “Old Army’” men who are now wearing gold and silver stars on their shoulders when they hear that ‘Ol” Sergt. Jim Payne of the—th infantry fell, riddled by machine gun bullets, on the first day of the Soissons fighting. Sergt. Payne was one of the oldest and most experienced of the old-time non-coms, and had seen service in every land where American soldiers set foot for the past twenty years. He “soldiered” and fought Moros in the wilds of Mindanao under Capt. J. J. Pershing, and helped Pershing chase the Villistas into the interior of Mexico. In many a headquarters, dugout 1nd mess shack they will say ‘“Poor Jim, God bless him,” when they hear that Payne is gone. Probably no other man in the army had as many close friends among the officers. Tor the last twenty years Payne has been training second lieutenants and seeing them gain their first lieut- enancy, then captains’ bars, majors’ gold leaves and so on toward the major generals’ double stars. A good many of the youths that Payne “Mothered’ are now generals in the new army. But no matter how high they went in rank, they always retained their love for the learthery-faced, grizzled old sergeant. Year affer year Sergt. Jim had been taking ‘‘shave-tails” fresh from West Point, and nervous as cats about their first commands, under his arm and teaching them the fine points of handling men, as only an old first sergeant can do. But Payne remained always a first FOR OLD GLORY sergeant. In the old days there wasn’t much chance for a man to rise out of the ranks to a commission— especially if he “hadn’t had much schoolin’,” as Payne would tell his friends who urged him to try for a commission. At the.outbreak of war Payne was offered a captaincy, but refused it. “I want to'win my shoulder bars on the field with my boys,”” he told them. Last winter he served as first sergeant, but this spring asked to be reduced to a sergeant, so he could go out and lead a platoon. Only a few weeks before he was killed the recommendation went through for his prcmotion to a lieutenacy. With- in a few days Sergt. Jim would have been wearing the coveted silver bar, won as he wanted to win ft. But he died as he wanted to die— “with the boys.” And there will be many misty eyes along the lines when they hear about “Ol Jim.” SLICHT CASUALTIES ARE NOT BEING REPORTED By CARL D. GROAT. (United Press Correspondent.) Washington, Sept. 7.—Twenty thousand slight American casualties had not been reported to the war de- partment up to August 20, according to General March today. These cases are listed as light and not worrisome. General Pershing has give permis- sion to withhold slight casualties on the theory publication would cause needle s anxiety. Hereafter, the war department will give full informa- tion about all cagwasities. T "BRITISH GIRLS .MAKING AIRPLANES Upholstering department of a great airplane factory In England where girls are putting on the fabric covering for the decks and fuselage. EMERGENCY BILL PASSED—BAN PUT UPON BEER . Washington, Sept.. 7.—The $12,- 000,000 emergency. agricultural ap- propriation bill with its rider for national prohibition from next July 1, until the American armies are de- ‘mobilized after the end of the war, was passed last night by the senate without a roll call. As returned to the house, the pro- hibition clause—a compromise effect- ed last week by senate ‘‘wet” and “dry’’ leaders would stop the sale of all' intoxicating beverages next June 30, except for export, medicinal, sac- amental and other than beverage purposes and would prohibit the manufacture after next May 1. ~ Warning also was issued to manu- facturers of all beverages and mineral waters that for the same reasons there will be ‘“‘further- great curtail- ment in fuel for the manufacture of glass containers, of .tin plate for caps, of transportation, and of food prod- ucts in such beverages.” ~~Washington, Sept. 7.—Manufac- ture of beer in the united States will be prohibited after December 1 next as a war measure, This announcement was made last night by the food administration, which said the decision had been reached at conferences between Presi- dent Wilson and representatives of the fuel, food and railroad adminis- trations, and the war industries board. Factors which influenced the deci- sion to prohibit the manufacture of beer after December 1, the food ad- ministration announcement said, were “‘the further necessity of war in- dyistries for the whole fuel produc- tive capacity of the county, the con- siderable drouth which has material- ly uffected the supply of feeding stuff for next year, the strain upon trans- portation to handle necessary indvs- tffes, “and the -shortage of “labor caused by enlargement of the army program.”’ BELIEVE NO CASUALTIES |53 i e im ‘The pictures wint IN TRANSPORT ATTACK (By United Press?) ‘Washington, Sept. 7.—In the ab- sence of any word early today, the navy department doubted there were any casualties in the torpedoing of the. American transport Mount Vernon off the French coast. She made port safely TURTLE RIVER SOLDIER WOUNDED IN ACTION In the latest list oi casualties, re- ported to the war department from General Pershing, in France, is the name of Harold M. Lindseth of Tur- tle river, Minn. Private Lindseth is reported “wounded; degree undetermined.” INTEREST INCREASES IN BATTALION ENCAMPMENT Captain Scott Stewart reports in- creased interest in the Twenty-first Home Guard battalion encampment to be held at Red Lake during the Red Lake fair, a large number of the roster of the company already signi- fying their intention of participating. The attendance to this encamp- ment is not compulsory, and perhaps some can be present for only a couple of days, while many others will spend the entire period. Military regulations will be the order of the encampment. It will not be a picnic by any means and will prove of much value and benefit to members who come under the new draft registry September 12, and also to every member of the company. MOVING PICTURES OF BIRCHMONT TOMORROW George W. Cochran, Sr., proprietor of the Birchmont Beach summer ho- tel, is making arrangements to se- cure a large enough crowd at the hotel tomorrow to warrant taking moving pictures, and is anxious to I THIS DAY IN THE WAR Sept. 7, 1917—Germans counter- attact near Ypres. Sept. 7, 1916—French advance to within two-thirds of a mile of Chaulnes. Sept. 7, 1915—British warships bombard German positions on Belgian coast. Sept. 7, 1914—Belgians repulse attacts on Antwerp.’ be taken before 2 o'clock, and it is urged that those who wish to- partic- ipate be there before that hour. An endeavor will be made to have a swimming contest, and as many boats and canoés as possible would also make the pictures more attrac- tive. Luncheon will be served at the hotel and reservations should be made, if possible. Proprietor Cochran stated this morning that thousands of out-of- town people had been brought to Be- midji through the summer hotel this season, but that very few Bemidji people had patronized the popular summer resort: The hotel will he open until about September 22, and he hopes to have more Bemidji visi- tors during that time. Six o’clock dinner will be served at the hotel tomorrow evening, espe- cially for Bemidji people. TICKETS SELLING FOR EXCURSION SEPT. 17 TO FAIR AND ENCAMPMENT Get your tickets for the round trip to attend “Bemidji Day” at the big Red Lake fair, during which the Twenty-first Home Guard battalion will be in camp. The special train will run from Bemidji to Red Lake on Tuesday, September 17, the day set aside for Bemidji people to attend the fair and visit the boys in camp. Bagley and McIntosh, members of the battalion, will be there, and effort is being made to secure another com- pany of detachments to make up the Twenty-first battalion band will take part and also the hospital corps of the batialion, and it will be the first time such an encampment has been made in the county. The time of leaving of the special train will be 8:30 o’clock in the morning and arrives back in Bemidji that visitors from Walker, Pine River and other points may catch the 11 o'clock train leaving Bemidji at night. A low rate has been secured from the Red Lake Road, only $2.12 being charged for the round trip on that date, and it is anticipated a big crdwd will board the special. Tickets may be obtained at all the drug stores in Bemidji, Baker’s jewelry store in the Dalton block and at the bakery of E. M. French on Beltrami avenue. It is hoped Bemidji will make it “a hotter one"” on its special day at the fair and encampment. BEMIDJI SAILOR SAFE FROM TRIP “OVER THERE” Earl Riley, son of Mrs. C. E. Riley of this city, returned safely to Phila- delphia, this morning from his sec- ond trip across the Atlantie, his mother receiving the message this morning. Mr. Riley is chief quarter- master on the U. S. S. Merauke. FRENCH TAKEHAM < AND CHAUNY; NOW ~IN OLD TRENCHES ON ENTIRE FRONT Ber (By United Press.) With the Americans on the Aisne, Sept. 7.—Americans to the right of the line are continuing to advance towards the Aisne at some points. At other places heavy machine guns are fight- ing the progress. Between Glennes and Romains the Americans are methodically wiping out machine gun nests and many pris- oners have been taken. HAM AND CHAUNY ARE CAPTURED. Paris, Sept. trenches along the whole front 7.—The French have occupied- all their old to the north of the Aisne river and also have captured the towns of Ham and Chauny in the salient southwest of St. Quentin, says the official communica- tion issued by the war office last night.. South of the Aisne the American troops have made further progress in he ?‘egiion of Villers-en-Prayeres and Revillon. The French advance east of the Canal Du Nord at some places has reached a depth of more than ten kilometres. BELIEVE AMERICAN FORCE READY TO STRIKE. Washington, Sept. 7.—Ninety-three per cent of American troops now in France are under the direct command of General Pershing, senators at their war department conference today said they were informed. They took the statement to mean that this distinctive force is about ready to be used for some big purpose, though they said specifically they had received no intimation of the plans of the staff. Some of the senators were inclined to think thal a big drive might be staged with this enormous American force. ALL SHIPPING SHOULD BE DONE IMMEDIATELY. IS WARNING TO BEMIDJI The United States railroad admin- istration is making a nation wide campaign to induce all manufactur- ers, merchants and business in gen- eral to immediately attend to their shipping needs for;the winter. Manufacturers are.-bheing urged to get their orders filled and shipped at the earliest possible moment. Mer- chants are urged to secure their win- ter stocks and holiday stocks without delay. Fuel dealers are also includ- ad in this campaign. In fact, any- body and everybody, who has any- thing to ship or receive via railroads should get busy and do so now. . All this for the reason the rail- roads will be heavily taxed this win- ter and specially during the severe storms that are certain to be encoun- tered. Motive power will be heavily taxed and there is arshortage of en- gines and cars to care for the im- mense war supplies in haulage. It is a precautionary measure against in. convenience to all concerned and should be taken advantage of iin mediately. This is the gist of the message brought to Bemidji today by D. Hard- ing of Duluth, representing the Unit- cd States railroad administration, and he is sent out by the government to warn the business concerns of Northern Minnesota of threatened shipping conditions during the win- ter months, and to urge that all ship- ping be taken care of as soon as pos- sible. AUSTRIAN SAILOR TELLS OF - DARING FEAT By Henry Wood (United Press Correspondent.) Rome, Aug. 16.—(By Mail.)— Hungarian papers have just reached (taly by way of Switzerland contain- ing an interview with one of the survivors of the Austrian cruiser Santo Stefano, sunk by an Italian motorboat under the command of Commander Rizzo. The interview contains graphic de- tails of this new form of naval com- bat which has been developed ex- clusively by the Italians since the peginning of the war. The sea-going motorboats with which the Italian navy is now harassing the Austrian tleet are similar to the thousands of motorboats to be found at every sea and lake resort in America. In only one respect do they differ, and that is.in the two torpedo tubes at the gides, from which deadly torpedoes glide out into the water. Combats between these little boats and the huge Austrian warships resemble to a certain degree a sub- marine and warship encounter, ex- cept that the motorboat commanders, unable to save themselves by sub- merging, take a thousand times more chances, meeting the foe in open combat and counting on the smallness of their craft and their speed and cleverness in maneuvering. Sailor Tells Storv. This is the way the novel combat in which the Santo Stefano went down before the audacity of Com- mander Rizzo and his motorboat looked to the Hungarian sailor aboard the doomed Austrian cruiser: ““At 4 o’clock in the afternoon we received orders to prepare for sail- ing. We left Pola (the Austrian naval base) at 10 in the evening. Toward 3:30 o’clock in the morning OF THE ITALIANS we discovered that an Italian motor- boat was only a short distance from us, and a moment afterwards there were two terrific detonations. “The first torpedo penetrated into our munitions magazine, but did not explode.:' The second passed through the hole made by the first and pene- trated into the engine room. “Immediately all electric lights went out. Wireless apparatus ceased to work, and even the pumps were put out of commission, so that we were obliged to work the pumps by hand to keep the water down. In order to lighten the ship we threw overboard all our heavy munitions. No Hove Is Seen. ““‘After two hours of terrific work we were forced to recognize that there was no hope. Toward 6 o’clock in the morning the bridge gave way and the captain, who had been stand- ing on it, was plungea into the sea, but succeeded in regaining the ship by swimming. “Qur signals no longer worked, and finally the captain fired three revol- ver shots as a signal for the entire crew to stand by and line up on deck. Some fifty sailors who were working in the bottom of the ship failed to hear the signal and re- mained below. With them was Lieut. Bovis. “After the usual ceremony the chaplain gave us final absolution, just at the moment that the battle- ship began to go down. We threw ourselves into the sea, and after three-quarters of an hour were picked up by torpedo hoats that were escort- ing us. There were also picked up the bodies of several of the sailors who were drowned in the bottom of the ship, and these were interred later with military honors at Pola.”