Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, November 12, 1918, Page 1

P -YOU CAN'T GET TODAY’S NEWS OUT :OF YESTERDAY'’S PAPERS--READ THE PlONEER:’ _ BEMIDJI DAILY PIONE —VOLUME XVI NO. 277 TEETH REMIDIT GOES HER LIMIT AS " HONS GIVE UP; * RIOT OF NOISE Break Loose at Early Hour and Keep It Up Until All Fagged Out PANDEMONIUM REIGNS 2 FAR INTO THE NIGHT Guard Turns Out, Bm_d_t?l;_yji and Everybody Gives Vent to Patriotism Bemidji awoke late this morning, tired and sleeépy, yawned, stretched and.lazily meandered to work, afler‘ a night of effervescent activities in- cindent to a strenuous day of cele- brating the signing of surrender terms by the Germans. A It was a day replete with stirring activity, commencing before day- preak and lasting until the wee hours this morning and with all the aban- donment of a celebration with the “lid blown off,”” the day held little of incidents to_criticise. It was Be- midji giving vent to her feelings and she. went. her lHmit in a noisy and gladsome melange of patriotism. Parade Breaks Loose. ~ * In the afternoon there was on im- promptu parade, headed by the twenty-first home guard battalion band, the line being made up of scores of gaily decorated motors, packed to fenders with noisy humans the occupants being profusely decor- ated with the national colors. Every conceiveable implement for making a racket was impressed.-into service, and with walks packed to the pave- ments the entire -city shrieked its self hoarse in a kaleidoscopic setting. Noticeable Feature. There were several impromptu features in the line, one of the most interesting and entertaining being that in which Gene Shook, Esau Simons and a traveling man were the principals. Shook and Simons are members of the International Jazz Raggers orchestra, composed of colored musicians. Shook lad a tenor drum and Simons played a.cor- net and both were on the front of a packed car. Among the occupants of the car was a live wire commercial salesman, who happened to be in Be- midji.and joined the throng. When- ever the parade would stop for the “band to play the colored boys would strike up some catchy tune and the commercial man would “tear off” on the pavement some soft shoe dancing that made a big hit. “Wireless” says he was once on the vaudeville stage. On a big truck was the G. A. R. drum corps which lent its stirring staccato to the noise and they plaved incessantly in the good old fashioned way, as they did in the Civil war. Went The Limit The afternoon’s impromptu pro- gram followed a helter-skelter fore- noon, and evening found a quiet period at supper time only to break looge in greater volume as evening came. The home guard turned out, the band played and again the busi- ness district was in pandemonium. The band played at various points of the business district and merry- makers took to the pavements and danced. it was growing late when many went to the city hall and took part in a huge dance to which all were wel- come. The motion picture theaters were packed, it being the first night when the influenza lid was lifted. Bemidji certainly celebrated as Be- midji only can when she has any. thing to celebrate and she went the limit yesterday, in the most approved neisesome fashion. REYNOLDS IS ORDERED READY FOR OVERSEAS Harry E. Reynolds, secretary of the Commercial club, today received notice to hold himself in readiness for a wire to entrain at oncc upon receipt for New York to embark for overseas to join the forces of the Y. M. C. A, The letter stated that a call had come from France to send 5,000 men fully qualified for Y. M. C. A, work in the reconstruction period, stating they were urgently needed. OF GERMAN ENPIRE CELEBRATION DETRACTS ATTENTION FROM WAR WORK FUND CAMPAIGN Many remembered and many didn’t, in their exuberance of yester- day, that the day was the opening of the great “Seven Sisters” drive for raising the big sum of $170,000,000 set for the conduct of war work for the soldiers from America, now in military service. Headquarters had been established in the Elk temple and the general public notified to call and subscribe, but many failed to do so, owing to slip of memory. The sum of $5,880 was raised, when the quota for Be- midji is $10,000. The headquarters will be open to- day until 9 o’clock tonight, and if the response is not more generous a canvass by committees will be made. HAPPYLAND DONATES $69 TO FIRE RELIEF In a letter written to The Pioneer by Martin C. Longballa, a former resident of Bemidji and now cashier of the First State bank of Littlefork, one of the Sheldon chain, he en- closes a check for $69.91 for The Pioneer fire sufferers’ fund, stating that the amount was raised at a social given by the settlers in and around Happyland, at the home of August Isakson, Happyland, he ex- plained, is a postoffice and flag station four miles south of Littlefork, and although “it was a decidely stormy night the right kind of a crowd with the right kind of spirit was out in full force.” Two . patriotic ladies of Turtle River, ‘Mrs, ‘P. A. Becker and Mrs. Gilbert Peterson also showed “their spirit ‘by each ‘sending in $1 for the fire_ fund; and the Littlefork and Turtle River contributions now.bring the fund ip to $3,987.19 MISS ANDERSON GOES TO FIRE SWEPT ZONE Miss Mabel Anderson, who since last spring has had headquarters in Bemidji as a representative of the federal " food . administration, in charge of this' district, has gone to Moose Lake in response to federal orders to take charge of federal work in the burned district in that vi- cinity. She will be absent for an indefinite time. Five of the federal food repre- sentatives from the state have been ordered to the fire swept zone to help the stricken inhabitants get another start in economizing and proper ad- ministration of their kitchens and food preparation. MAJOR YOST ORDERED TO WASHINGTON POST In official war orders issued by the war department, Major John D. Yost, U. 8. A., has been transferred from Minneapolis to Washington. Major Yost was head of the re- cruiting service in Minnesota during the period men were enlisted at re- cruiting offices. At the order to dis- continue the stations, Major Yost remained official.y at his head- quarters until the order came for his transfer. BOY PROTESTS THEATRE TAX: SAYS ‘WAR OVER’ Young America was abroad yester- day. He got into the Elko theater in the evening, and it happened somewhat thusly: When the youngster approached Manager Whaley he protested on his admission figure. Mr. Whaley ex- plained it was war tax. “Well, ain’t the war over?"” piped up the kid. The lad saw the show. THESE LIBERTY BONDS ARE T00 SAFELY STORED AWAY (By United Press.) New York, Nov 12.—When the U. 8. 8. San Diego was sunk last June, off Fire Island, approximately $100,000 in liberty bonds belonging to the crew of the American vessel, went down with her. Efforts are being made to obtain a ruling from the treasury depart- ment that these bonds are to be con- sidered as destroyed. ."Such ruling is necessary in order to have the bonds replaced. FUNERAL TOMORROW | The funeral of John Cochran of | Grant Valley, who died from Bright's disease, November 9, will be held to-} morrow afternoon from IIbertson’s| undertaking parlors, at 2 o'clock, The deseased was 66 years old and leaves a wife and ten children. | BEMIDJI, MINN., TUESDAY EVENING, NOV. 12, 1918 MILITARY SURRENDER TERMS | Washington, Nov. 12.—The strictly military terms of the armistice are embraced in eleven specifications which include the evacuation of all invaded territories, the withdrawal of the German troops from the left bank of the Rhine and the sur- render of all supplies of war. The terms also provide for the abandonment by Germany of the treaties of Bucharest and Brest-Litovsk. The naval terms provide for the surrender of 160 sub- marines, fifty destroyers, six battle cruisers, ten battleships, eight light cruisers and other miscellaneous ships. Besides the surrender of the 160 submarines, it is required that all others shall have their crews paid off, put out of com- mission and placed under the supervision of the Allied and American naval forces. All Allied vessels in German hands are to be surrendered and Germany is to notify neutrals that they are free to trade at once on the seas with the Allied countries. Restitution for Damage. Among the financial terms included are restitution for damage done by the German armies; restitution for the cash taken from the National Bank of Belgium, and return of gold taken from Russia and Roumania. The military terms include the surrender of 5,000 guns, half field and half light artillery; 30,000 machine guns, 3,000 flame throwers and 2,000 airplanes. The surrender of 5,000 locomotives, 50,000 wagons, 10,000 motor lorries, the railways of Alsace-Lorraine for use by the Allies, and stores of coal and iron also are included. Repatriation of Prisoners. The immediate repatriation of all Allied and American prisoners without reciprocal action by the Allies also is included. In' connection with the evacuation of the left bank of the Rhine it is provided that the Allies shall hold the crossings of the river at Coblenz, Cologne and Mayence, together with the bridgeheads and a 30-kilometer,radius. Rhineland: Neutral Zone. The right bank of the Rhineland, that occupied by the Allies, is to -become a neutral zone and the bank held by the Germans is to be evacuated in nineteen days. The armistice is for thirty days, but the president spoke of the war as “coming to an end.” German troops are to retire at once from any territory held by Russia, Roumania and Turkey before the war. The Allied forces are to have access to the evacuated ter- ritory either through Dantzig or by the River Vistula. The unconditional capitalation of all German forces in East Africa within one month is provided. German troops which have not left the invaded territories, which specifically includes Alsace-Lorraine, within fourteen days become prisoners of war. The repatriation within fourteen days of the thousands of unfortunate civilians deported from France and Belgium also is required. Access to Baltic Sea. Freedom of access to the Baltic.sea, with power to occupy German forts in the Kattegat, is another provision. The Ger- mans also must reveal location of mines, poisoned wells and like agencies of destruction, and the Allied blockade is to re- main unchanged during the period of armistice. All ports on the Black sea occupied by Germans are to be surrendered and the Russian war vessels recently taken by the German naval forces also are to be surrendered to the Allies. Powerless to Renew War. These are the “high spots” of the terms as the president read them to congress. Germany’s acceptance of them, he said, signalized the end of the war, because it made her powerless to renew it. ‘The president made it plain that the nations which have overthrown the military masters of Germany will now attempt to guide the German people safely to the family of nations of democracy. COMMERCIAL CLUB MEETS TOMORROW The Commercial club will resume its weekly luncheon tomorrow noon and it is urgent that all members be present. Matters of importance are to come up for discussion, one of which is the land problem for returned soldiers. The time to commence on this feature is right now. United War Work Campaign Program The campaign begins os Monday morning, November 11, and ends at midnight on Monday, November 18, As approved by representatives of the Government at Washington the $170,500,000 will be divided as follows : Y. M. C. A.....$100,000,000 TS NI Y. W. C. A..... 15,000,000 National Catho- 1ic War Coun- ‘STREET FIGH"NG lN cil (including ‘ MMB AROV. HUNGARY Knightsof Columbus) ... 30,000,000 War Camp Com- munity Serv- (By United Press.) Copenhagen, Nov. 12. — Violent street fighting is. reported in Dom- barov, Hungary. It is asserted a igeneral strike has been called for | tomorrow. ks | COUNCIL MEETS WEDNESDAY 3,500,000 | e 3,500,000 | There was no quorum at the regu- |1ar meeting of the council last night and the major deferred the meeting until next Wednesday, at the regular hour 15,000,000 3,500,000 American LI- brary Associ- ation Salvation Army Auny surpius will be dlvided pro rata. MINNESFI".” ; A 1C x4 - FORTY-FIVE CENTS PER MONTH RE DRAWN. 32 goo® sios et HUN SECRETARY IN PLEAASKSAMERICA - FOR LESSSEVERITY OF HER DEMANDS (By United Press.) = London, Nov. 12.—Dr. Solf, the German foreign secretary, in wireless dispatches feom Berlin, ad- dressed to President Wilson last night, pleaded for mitigation of the armistice terms. REPORTED FORMER KAISER INTERNED. = London, Nov. 12.—Conflicting reports were re- ceived today regarding the whereabouts of William Hohenzollern, former kaiser. It is generally regarded that he will be interned in Holland and it is reported that he is already interned near Utrecht. CROWN PRINCE REPORTED SHOT. London, Nov. 12.—A Central News dispatch today reported that the former German crown prince had No details were given. been shot. EMPEROR KARL REPORTED ABDICATED. Copenhagen, Nov. 12.—Dispatches today from a private souirce in Vienna declared Emperor Karl of Austria had abdicated. N GERMAN DELEGATE WEEPS BITTERLY. = By Webb Miller. (United Press Correspondent.) With the Americans in France, Nov. 12.—The first official announcement of the signing of the armistice was picked up from the Eiffel tower wireless about 5 o’clock Monday morning. Rumors had been afloat throughout the day and night that the armistice would not be signed. General von Winterfelt wept bitterly when he signed the document. Then the German delegation left by train for the lines where the German automobiles picked them up. FRENCH HEADQUARTERS GOING TO METZ. Paris, Nov. 12.—French headquarters will be transferred to Metz within a few days, it is believed here. Versailles is now being talked of for the peacg‘conference, BELGIAN FORCES OCCUPY G.HENT. London, Nov. 12.—After the armistice was signed, the Belgian army moved forward and occupied Ghent, say battle front dispatches. FORMER PUBLISHER OF THE ‘PIONEER’ ELECTED TO STATE LEGISLATURE Bemidji and Beltrami people will be much interested in learning that R. W. Hitchcock, publigher of the Hibbing Daily Tribune, has been elected state representative from the sixtieth Minnesota district. He was the high man in a strong fleld of four. Mr. Hitchcock is well known in Bemidji where he was at one time publisher of The Pioneer. He is an ardent booster for the range and its interests and should make his dis- trict an excellent representative in the state legislature. SEND MONEY OVERSEAS BY POSTAL ORDERS The Pioneer has been asked sev- eral times how to send money to soldiers *‘over there'’ for Christmas. Postal orders are the safest and most expeditious way of sending money. Never send cash in an en- velope. Letters to the expeditionary force men should never he registered ATTENDING FEDERAL COURT Postmaster Ritchie, Chief of Police Essler, J. P. Brandt and “Tom" Wold, the latter two federal Indian agents, are at Fergus Falls attending| the federal grand jury, now in ses- sion. Mr. Ritchie is a juror and the| others witnesses in cases to be heard by the jury. MOVES LAND OFFICE E. J. Willits, realty dealer. has| moved from Third street to 407 Bel- trami avenue, having made the change Saturdey . BULLETINS By Fred S. Ferguson (United Press Correspondent.) Paris, Nov. 12.—An early peace conference ig not expected. It will be imposible for the inter-allies to establish and confederate the baby democracies raising from the wreck of the Hohenzolleran-Hapsburg feu- dayism. Although none of the allied conferces can be quoted privately, they laud President Wilson’s politi- cal offensive, characterizing it as comparative to General Foch's mili- H!T'\' sueccesses, -SOLDIERS SLAY PRINCE (By United Press.) Paris, Nov. 12.—An unconfirmed dispatch from Germany announced that German soldiers arrested the former crown prince as he attemptéd to cross the frontier and shot him. GRAND DUKE ARRESTED Amsterdam, Nov. 12.—The grand duke of Hesse has been arrested, it is reported here ORDER TO ALL SHIPS London, Nov 12.—A German wireless recommended that all Ger- man merchant ships run for the nearest port. BRITISH WARSHIP SUNK London, Nov. 12.—The British battleship Britanna was torpedoed Saturday. REDISTRIBUTE TONNAGE Washington, Nov. 12.—Redistré tion of tonnage to take care of all forefgn trade will be started at once