Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, October 9, 1918, Page 1

TP ‘John Rosser Confesses Where .. weapons - jt, which is very unusual, he need VOLUME XVL ESSLER BAGS THIRD ROBBER SUSPECT; NET - DRAWN TIGHT NO. 233 uns May Be Found; Three More Are Recovered ACCUSED IS IDENTIFIED; IMPERSONATED OFFICER Wadena Sheriff Comes for Sus-| pects of Having Burglarized ‘Department Store Chief of Police Essler has added another prisoner to the two taken into custody, charged with the bur- glary of a general store at Sebeka and also the Battles hardware store in Bemidji, John Rosser joining John Green and John Anderson in the eounty jail. This morning, Chief Essler, accom- panied by Deputy Sheriff Cahill, went to where Rosser lives, nine miles southwest of the city, and unearthed a shotgun and rifle, which Rosser con féssed he had hidden there. The were found concealed through a slit in the wall paper be- .ind the bed in the room occupied by the latest accused. ~ “Officer” Identified. It will be remember that where An- derson roomed in Bemidji, two men called after the arrest and under the pretense they were officers secured “the rifies and gins left behind by An- derson after his arrest, the weapons having been stolen from the Battles store. Last night one of the stolen fire arms was smuggled back on the porch of the house. A -“tip” receiv- ed by Bssler led the officers to where Rosser lives and he was arrested and .taken before the occupants of the house where #Anderson roonted. *He was identified as.ong of-the men who called for the guns, .claiming to be officers. Rosser “Comes Through.” Rosser then -admitted that the other weapons were in his room in the county and were secured where found as described. There is another arrest to be made in connection with the robbery, the “goods’” having been ‘‘gotten on”’ this . man by Chief Essler. Wadena Sheriff Comes. Sheriff Al Irwin of Wadena county is in Bemidji to take Green and An- derson back with him ‘on a charge burglarizing a department store at Sebeka. Some of the stuff stolen from the store has been found in posses- sion of the accused. ASCHAM BECOMES MEMBER STUDENTS’ TRAINING CORPS Attorney C. M. Ascham has gone to St. Peul and joined the students’ army training corps at Macalester college, where he will spend a couple _ of months before going to the front. . Attorney .Ascham was a member of the Bemidji Home Guard. LOYALTY AND POLITICS JIBE |Comes ~ Out Flatfooted For Minnesota’s War Governor at C. C. Luncheon DECLARES “DISCONTENTS” ARE ARRAYING CLASS Believes His duty to Country Paramount at Present and Mrs. Walter Hines Page, wife of the Expects Criticism former ambassador to Great Britain and a member of the American Red Cross, is here shown at the bedside of a wounded American soldier in Eng- land. American women regularly visit the American wounded in base hos- pitals and more than 600 have already been enrolled in the “care committee” of the Red Cross. ¢ SILVER LAKE FARMERS WANT SCHOOL OPENED: NO TEACHER ASSIGNED County Attorney G. M. Torrance and E. H. Denu attended a loyalty meeting at the Silver Lake school Sunday. Mr. Torrance delivered a Apologizing for digressing from his address on the German peace propa- ganda at the noon day luncheon of the Commercial club today, Judge C. W. Stanton of the Fifteenth dis- trict, an ardent Democrat and often mentioned as Democratic timber for the governorship of Minnesotu, came out flatfooted in hearty endorsement of Governor J. A. A. Burnquist for re-election. “Politics are not adjourned,” de- clared the jurist. “Politics and pa- triotism are hand in hand right now. The “discontents’” of Minnesota have arrayed class against class, and the pro-Huns and German sympathizers are lined up with them. Some demo- crats may criticise me, but I believe splendid talk on the war, which was enthusiastically received. A chicken pie dinner was served by the farmers in that community. The Silver Lake school was built on the farm owned by Carl Striker, the logs, lumber and labor being practically donated by the farmers in that community. The school is in an unorganized district, and is located in a rapidly growing community. - -Although the school’ ‘season has been opened for a month, no teacher has been appointed for this schoel, and the farners interested are very anxious to see the school opened and a regular teacher employed. Mr. Striker states that efforts will be made to secure a teacher, so that the farmers need not move from that community to give their children an education.” Some have already gone because of this, according to reports from farmers there. A well will be installed on the premises this fall, giving the school children splendid fresh drinking water. This work will also be donated by the farmers. FIRST HOME GUARD MEMBER COURTMARTIALED BY MAJOR Mose LaBounty, a member of the home guard company, faced a court- martial this morning for non-attend- ance at drill, he being brought before Major Mitchell of the Twenty-first battalion by Lieut. Brandt. A fine of $1 or one day in the coun- ty jail was imposed and in default of paying the fine was taken to jail. He stayed about 30 minutes when Jesse Head appeared with the dollar and LaBounty was released. FLYERS UNDER 0 ~ DURINGTHEPR O By CAPT. PAUL BEWSHER. of the Royal Air Force. (Written for the United Press.) London, Sept. 6. (By Mail.)— During the whole career of a British airman the vital factor of tempera- ment is taken:into consideration. Long ago it was realized that fiying called for special qualities, and that the human element had to be consid- ered. . This is doubly true of war-flying. From the training ground to the ac- tive service aerodrome the personal-| ity of each individual British air- man is closely watched, and is care- fully considered. Before he begins his instructions he is given one or more trips in a ma- chine to introduce him to the new element, in order that he may see| how he likes it.. If he cannot stand| never fly again. ! During the period of instruction he is allowed to take more and more contrel, in accordance w’'th his abili- ties and inclinations, and so feelings of nervousness are gradually elimin- ated. The pupil is not allowed to fly alone until he is absolufely qualified to do so. Before his first ght alone, he flies the machine| ‘many times with the instructor in the second seat ready to take control| if necessary and intently watching; his progress. When the pupil feels .confident| that he can fly, and the instructor| is satisfied that he is & safe pilot,| he is allowed to fiy alone. Trick fly- BSERVATION ACTICE LESSONS ing by inexperienced pilots is for- bidden, and is punished. During his practice flying the pilot is under observation and is not allowed to fly too long at a stretch, or too vwften in one day. In this way confidence is built up and the airman becomes as much at home in the air as on the gropnd. If he is not well, he is not allowed to fly. If he has a slight accident which is likely to shake his nerve he is given a rest. If he should chance to be injured he is given a long period of convalescence in order that his nerves may settle down -and he may be quite fit to fly again. As soon as a pilot on active ser- vice has “flown himself out” and is tired and has lost his keeness he is sent back to England for a long rest. If at any time he does not feel like flying he is given a holiday. Thus is the best got out of the airmen. They are keen enough not to want a few non-flying days until they feel they absolutely must rest; at the same time they know that the medical officer will order it the moment it is neccesary. But if there is strain, there is also exhilaration. Airmen love the sen- sation of flying and love to feel a machine obeying their slightest touch. The fighting airmen, more- over, enjoy the fierce delights of single combat. Fighting in the air is sporting and often chivalrous. Airmen, more than any other modern soldiers, can enjoy the feelings which animated Coeur de Lion and the Black Prince. my duty is to my comntry at this time.” Judge Stanton referred to Gover- nor Burnquist as ‘“Minnesota’s Loy- alty governor” and he also strongly urged the re-election of Chiet Justice Brown and Associate Justices Hallam and Holt. ! Snlendid Address. This incident punctured a splendid address of the judge who spoke in substance on the peace propaganda nf the German empire. He was intro- (Continued ;n Page< Four) BEMIDJI SCHOOLS ARE FREE FROM INFLUENZA: - CLOSING IS NOT NEEDED Prevent Influenza, Keep away from any sick per- sons, especially those who cough. Do not handle things others have handled. Wash the hands before eating. : Walk to work, wherever possi- le. If ill, isolate yourself. Cover the mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing. Keep the teeth clean. Advisability of closing all schools throughout the state to combat the influenza epidemic is being discussed by the state board of health, follow- ing reports received at the capitol that more than 500 new cases have been discovered. in small towns and rural communities. So far as this concerns Bemidji it is not necessary. The school nurse has not discovered a single case of the plague among the pupils and Dr. Shannon, city physician, reports he has heard of no Spanish influenza in the city. It would seem that Bemidji should be “exempted” wunder any contem- plated influenza decree. MASONIC RITES WILL BURY THE LATE KNUT NELSON The funeral services of Knut Nel- son of Bend, Ore., formerly of this city, will be held in the Methodist church tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock, the remains having been shipped here for interment. Rev. L. P. Warford, pastor of the Presby- terian church, will officiate at the church in the absence of the Metho- dist pastor, and the Masonic order will have charge at Greenwood ceme- tery. : J Mr. Nelson died Friday at Bend, following an operation for appendici- tis. His wife and two children, Wil- liam and Dorothy, accompanied the remains to Bemidji. Mr. Nelson and family made their home here until three years ago, when they moved west, Mrs, Nelson is a sister of Miss Julia Nielson of this city. THIS DAY IN THE WAR | Oct. 9, 1917—British advance near Ypres. Oct, 9, 1916-—American destroyers rescue submarine vietims off New- port, R. T ¥ Oct. 9, 1915—Austro-Germans cap- ture Belgrade. Oct. 9, 1914—French take 1,600 prisoners near Roye. BEMIDJI, MINN., WEDNESDAY EVENING, OCT. 9, 1918 CHEERING UP THE WOUDED ST ANTQN\,F()R BURNQUIST; SAY} - WINNER OF GARDEN PRI7’ & 0\9 2 & Mrs, Frank P, Brown of Cincinnati is winner of National Capital Prize.No. 1, offered to war gardeners by the na- war garden commission. She took first prizes amounting in all to $100, which she invested in War Savings stamps. On a plot 100 by 150 feet she ralsed enough vegetables for her table all summer, in addition to 125 cans of vegetables she put up, and 25 bushels of potatoes. SISTER IS SEEKING JOHN V. WELCH. HER BROTHER: KNOW HIM? Does anyone know John V. Welch or his ‘whereabouts? About nine vears ago he was a resident of Be- midji and his address, when his rela- tives last heard from him, was 321 American avenue. A sister, Mrs, John Mahoney of 227 Spruce street, Rochester, N. Y., is attenfpting to locate him and has, by letter asked the assistance of Rev.” Father Philippi. The latter in turn asks the assistance of the Pioneer in locating Mr. Welch and if anyone can give any information they should no- tify Father Philippi or the Pioneer. The missing man is 43 years of age and has an artificial foot. He last write that he was married and at work in Bemidji. He carries a policy in the C. M. B. A., the assessments of which are being paid by the home folks and they are at a loss what to do. Two letters of inquiry have been written with postage enclosed to au- thorities in Bemidji but have been ignored and this appeal is to Rev. Father Philippi. MOTOR CORPS MEETING TOMORROW EVENING There will be a meeting tomorrow night ‘of the Motor Corps and every member should be present at the city hall at 8 o’clock. All members who cannot be present must be excused, or suffer the penalty. It will be noted that a member of the guard has been courtmartialed for disobeying the order to be present at drills, NEW BANK EMPLOYE. Charley Raco has accepted a posi- tion with the Northern National bank as bookkeeper, and has commenced his new duties. RESPONSE GENEROUS TO R. C. SALVAGE APPEAL The response to the appeal of the salvage committee of the Red Cross chapter for co-operation on the part of the chapter members, else head- quarters would be closed, had the de- gired effect for the influx of clothing, shoes and other articles than can be sold to those in search of just such came in very satisfactorily. Other material that can be sold for junk is also needed and a shipment will be made Friday of the latter. 1t is surprising the number of calls at salvage headquarters, 117 Third street for articles of clothing, shoes, ete. The high cost of such has caus- ed many to hew closely to their finan- ces and how to tide over the crisis is a serious problem with many. Rub- bers and shoes are also needed. Mag- azines, tires, scrap iron, rags, any- thing and everything that can be used for junk is also wanted. Those in charge are not receiving a cent for their work and the spirit of co-opera- tion should be evident. Hereafter, the headquarters will be open afternoons and if it warrants will continue. PRESBYTERIAN AID. The Presbyterian Ladies Aid Soci- ety wili meet in the church base- ment tomorrow at 2:30 o'clock. Luneh will be served. All ladies are asked to bring their blocks for the Afhgan. A FORTY-FIVE CENTS PER MONTH WILSON MAY SPEAK BEFORE CONGRESS 10 ENLARGE NOTE TOGERMANY;REPLY Instead of a reply to the note of Germany, askifig for a’ peace conference, President Wilson stated that no peace con- ference could be had so far as the United States was concerned, until the German troops had been removed from allied soil, Kh}ch amounted to a question of sincerity on the part of the aiser. TEXT OF NOTE The text of the communication handed to the charge of of Switzerland here follows: .“Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge, on behalf of the president, your note of Oct. 6, inclosing the' communication frorq the German government, and I am instructed by the president to request you to make the following communication to the imperial German chancellor: ‘“‘Before making reply to the request of the imperial German government, and in order that that reply. shall be as candid and straightforward as the momentous interests involv- ed require, the president of the United States deems it neces- sary to assure himself of the exact meaning of the note of the 1mpgnal c_hancellor. Does the imperial chancellor mean that the imperial German government accepts the terms laid down by the president in his address to the congress of the United States on the 8th of January, last, and in subsequent addresses, and that its object in entering into discussions would be only to agree upon the practical details of their application?’ Must Withdraw Forces ; “‘The preside‘nt.feels bound to say with regard to the sug- gestion of an armistice that he would not feel at liberty to pro- pose a cessation of arms to the governments with which the gov- ernment of the United States is associated against the Central powers, so long as the armies of those powers are tipon their soil. The good faith of any discussion would manifestly de- pend upon thp consent of the Central powers immediately to withdraw their forces everywhere from invaded territory. “The prqsiden§ also feels that he is justified in asking whetper the imperial chancellor is speaking merely for the constituted authorities of the empire who have so far conducted the war. every point of view. He deems the answer to these questions vital from ‘““Accept, sir, the renewed assurances of my high consider- ation, “ROBERT LANSING.” WILSON MAY ADDRESS CONGRESS (By United Press.) Washington, Oct. 9—President Wilson in all probability will go before congress to enlarge on his communication to Germany when the answer to his query is received, it was re- ported confidentially today from a source close to the White House. BRITISH ENTER CAMBRAIL London, Oct. 9.—The British have entered Cambrai, says an official re- port from General Haig this morning. The British, French and Americans have resumed the attack on the thirty mile front between Cambrai and St. Quentin and rapid progress is being made everywhere. Verdun Freed of Fire. With the American First Army, Oct. 9.—Verdun is now freed of Ger- man artillery domination "as ‘was Rheims.’ Yankees Capture Gornay. Washington, Oct. 9.—The capture of Gornay by the Americans and the liberation of four other villages and the capture of 3,000 prisoners Tues- day, was reported in General Per- shing’s dispatches today. French-Americans Advance. With the American First Army, Oct. 9.—France-Americans attacking east of the Meuse advanced six kilo- meters in some places. THIEVES LOOT GETCHELL TIE PLANT: STRIP ENGINE The Getchell Tie & Timber com- pany's plant was the victim of loot- ers last night it being discovered to- day that the thieves had stripped th~ o NIGHT SCHOOL OPENS NOV. 1: SPECIAL STUDY FOR REGISTERED MEN At the meeting of the board of edu- cation Tuesday evening the sum of $200 was appropriated for the athle- tic assocfation. The question of night school was taken up and final action taken, It is intended to reopen night school about November 1 and it will be of special value to those who will go in the present draft. Subjects such as will be beneficial to all draftees will be given special attention, it being a request of the government to carry out this idea. WAR HELPS JAP BANKS, Tokio, Sept. 5. (By Mail.)— When Japan entered the war in 1914, the deposits .n her postal savings banks totalled $100,386,000. Today the $250,000,000 mark has been pass- ed, it is announced by the department of communications. The depositors have increased in number from 12,- 970,907 to 18,464,431 These banks were established in 1875. After a third of a century, in June, 1908, the $50,000,000 mark was reached. The war’s effect is pat- tent: in January, 1917, the level of $150,000,000 was attained, and in engine of the tie manufacturing| gctober, 1917, deposits amounted to plant. $200,000,000. The average deposit Other depredations were also com-| g grown from $7.75 to $13.56. mitted in thievery about the prem- ises . D. OF H. OPENS ANNUAL. Mankato, Oct. 9.—8ix lodges, De- gree of Honor, opened the annua, dis- trict meeting here today.. Mankato, 8t. James, Lake Crystal, New Ulm, Le Sueur and Kasota are represented. LEGION MEETS TONIGHT. Members of the woman’s Moose Heart Legion will hold a meeting in the Moose hall, tonight at 8 o’clock. A large attendance is desired as there is important business to be trans- acted. | SRR 98 MORE ARE ORDERED TO ENTRAIN FOR CODY Under the first call for the new registry, the Beltrami county draft board has received orders to send 28 men to Camp Cody, after October 21. This will call the last of class one for Beltrami county, of which there are only a few left. It will also in- clude some of the new registrants. The master lists under the new reg- fstry have not as yet been received l but are expected any day. |