Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, November 14, 1918, Page 1

P ———————— BE NO. 279 VOLUME XVL MIDJ1I DAILY PIONE BEMIDJI, MINN., THURSDAY EVENING, NOV. 14, 1918 ‘GET AN ORDER BEFORE BILLY . ARE ALLOWED, SAYS COUNCIL .Promiscuous Ordering for Ar- ticles Checked; Council En- 4 forces Business Rule . CONTRACT WITH WATER - POWER COMPANY SIGNED ‘Public Schools Complimented by Aldermen; Hubbard Co. Should: Pay Bill NOTICE TO:PUBLIC All those who are called upon to furnish supplies to the city of. Bemidji must hereafter have anj order, duly signed, from the city ] clerk. No purchases, however small, are to be made unless such order is-obtained and signed by the one authorizing the purchase. | This is the decision of the city council and no_bills received by the city will hereafier be paid un- less this procedure is met with. " At the meeting of the city council in adjourned session Wednesday night, the, public schools came In for strong endorsement by members of the council, during a .discussion on miscellaneous purchasing of small items and articles for the city, when some bilis came in of which no one knew anything about. = The genuine- ness of the bills was not doubted but the identity of the ones ‘who con- tracted them and for whom ordered and other details were lacking, while under the new order of things in the record -keeping by the city special blanks are available for just this. School System Cited. Alderman Palmer: “It’s time a check was kept on such things. Some people are ordering stuff and the bill comes in and no one knows a thing about it.”” Alderman Phillippi (who cares for oue of tbe schools of Bemidji): “I know I can’'t get a 5 cents worth of anything for use in the school unless 1 have an order from the superin- tendent.” Palmer: “Yes, the schools have a “system now.' In a brief discussion.of the sub- ject, the representative of The Pioneer present was asked to notify the general public along the line in- dicated in the box lead to this story. Believes Order Unfair. Another interesting feature was this appearance of I B. Olson, who applied for an employment license, having deposited a check for $100 as required. Mr. Olson argued that » the government order eliminating private employment offices worked a hardship upon those who conducted them, and that he didn’t believe one office could supply the needed labor in plants hereabouts, of which he estimated about fifty had been sup- plied from Bemidji offices heretofore. He also said men were chasing along the streets in search of men. “»Phe federal employment service is’ g employers out of business. 1 don’t understand it,” commented Mr. Ouson. : “War Order.” Says Fisk. City Attorney Fisk remarked that he had endeavored to ascertain some- thing definite for information of the gouncil but had been unable. He &id say, however, that it was a war theasure, the same as when the gov- ernment took over the railroads for the benefit of war activities, and he was of the opinion that it would be unwise for any municipality to at- tempt to interfere with the order. ““The only thing to do is to delay action and await modification of the order,”-he gave off hand. “We can refund the $100 license check and allow no license. When the govern- ment closed all employment agencies it no doubt worked a hardship but the government controls.” Bagley: ‘I understand the em- ployment agencies all over have been closed.” . It was voted to refund the $100 fee on-the application for a license to Mr. Olson. Johnson Granted Refund. C. G. Johnson, also an’ employer of labor for the International Lum- ber company, asked for a refund of his unexpired license fee. He took it out on last May and paid the stipu- lated $100. His request will be granted by resolution. To the coun- cil, Mr. Johnson said he had met and talked with Mr. Patten, head of the state war industries board, and he said his opinion was that the refund was all right. A requisition was read from the keeper of the poor asking for under- wear, clothing) socks, shoes and shirts for some of the poor. Referred to the poor committee with power, New Water Contract. The contract with- the Minnesota Light and Power company to fur- nish water for the year commencing October 1, with the privilege of re- newal for two years, was passed and signed. It calls for 5 cents per one thousand gallons. The clerk was then instructed to notify the water superintendent to check the amount of water read in meters and report monthly. Some bkills were read incurred by bringing in -several helpless and destitute influenza patients from Schooleraft township, Hubbard county, south of Lake Plantagenet, and it was decided to refer the mat- ter to the city attorney to send the bill to Hubbard county. The plague victims were discovered in two fam- ilies and three autos from Bemidji were sent to bring them to Bemidji, as the delay in notilflni ubbard county would not justify Yeaving the There were: nine patients helpless. in the party. Rather Queer Mixup. The city was:obliged to pay a bill of a little over $8 presented by the former chief of police. It appears that a North Dakota'man’s car broke down a few miles out of Bemidji and he walked to the city. It also appears that a description of a stolen car.in the police station answered that of the disabled car. left by the tourist. Unknown to the latter, the police head ordered the car brought into Bemidji and it involved the amount of the bill. Later the mis- take was discovered, but the man sold the car to a farmer nearby and continued- on his way by train. _ In the discussion, Alderman Smith remarked: ‘It looks like a good bill,” whereat Palmer interjected laconically: ‘‘Yes, according to the chief.” The council decided it couldn't do otherwise than pay the bill. One of Those Bills. During the big Nymore fire, Wil- liam. Dougherty was stationed at night to watch for prowlers in the contents of homes and stores that had been carried out to the streets. A bill for his services came in but no one knew who employed Mr. Dougherty and the matter was re- ferred to the fire department, to learn who gave the order. Joseph Hahn was given the con- tract to clean the septic tank at $300. He was the only bidder and the street superintendent will super- intend the work. In the absence of President Clark, Alderman Smith, president pro tem, presided. MID-WEEK SERVICES Usual mid-week prayer meeting will be held in the Presbyterian church this evening at 8 o’clock. This is the first prayer meeting held since the epidemic ban was %ifted. and a large attendance-is desired. COMMERCIAL CLUB MEMBERS - PLANNING ACTIVE CAMPAIGN The first noon-day luncheon for the, past six weeks was held at the Commercial club rooms Wednesday. The attendance was up to standard and gives promise of an active fall and winter. President W. Z. Robinson presid- ed. A grist of business was gone through, which included communica-| tions, bills and reports. Secretary H. E. Reynolds read his monthly report, which showed the club in splendid financial condition. Mr. Reynolds’ resignation as sec- retary of the club was not ~cted upon, and was deferred until he re- ceives his call for overseas duty with th> Y. M. C. A. Rev. Blaine Lambert, who is the o Mr. Lambert gave a short talk, ex- pressing himself as being delighted with "Bemidji and desiring to co- operate in every way possible for the| progress and benefit of Bemidji. The president was instructed to appoint a committee of three to con- duct a soldiers’ bureau and roster for employment as they return from the service. The committee will co- operate with the Red Cross and gov- ernment bureaus to the fullest ex- tent. The dues for members in the serv. jce were remitted until the men return, by motion and vote of the club. Mr. Dahlberg, y'ho is here to visit his son in the hospital with pneu- The Dis is being presented by General Pe zuished Service crossy the highest American award to hemel: {llng to a lleutenant colonel attached to the Second division hendquarters. ' The citatfon was for conspicuous gale lantry and intrepidity under fire, Two Divisions Expected Back By Ghristmas Washigton, Nov. 14.-—The Rain- how and New England divisions are believed likely to be back in the United States by Christmas. With the excention of the first regular division tlicy were the iirst American troops to land in France. While priority of return will not entirely follow priority .of the ori- ginal shipment, these two divisions are likely to be back first. The war department, however, has made no official announcement vet. ORDER EFFECTS NAVY Washington, Nov. 14.-—The navy department estimated today that 50,- 000 men could be spared from the navy within the next month. As one means of releasing men, students of schools and colleges can apply for release to their command- ing officers and the department will grant the request. PARTIAL BAN LIFTED ON BUILDING COSTS The coming of peace in the big world war will mean much to Be- midji in many ways, and one of these is the partial lifting of the ban on the cost of improvement and erec- tion of buildings as has been in force by the war departmen. G. W. Harnwell, general manager of the St. Hilaire Lumber company, and W. Z. Robinson of the Smith- Robinson company have received notice from the government that hereafter structures and improve- ments up to $10,000 may be made without securing a permit and going g through a lot of red tape. This will apply to all cities and several con- templated improvements may now go forward in Bemidji. REQUEST TO REMOVE LIBERTY LOAN POSTERS A request has come from head- quarters that all Fourth Liberty Loan posters and signs be taken down. All who have these displayed in their windows, or other places of business or in their homes, will con- fer a favor upon H. H. Cominsky and <W. L' Brooks, committee in charge, by ‘taking them down. | & § Ay —_— | VISITS SICK SON i Mr. Dahlberg of Minneapolis was in the city yesterday to see his son, Roy, who is ill with the Spanish| influenza, but who is very much im-| proved at this time. Roy Dahlberg| accompanied the Bemidji home guards to Cloquet after the fire, and while there contracted the “flu.” i WORD OF BROTHER’S DEATH | Mrs N. E. Given received word to- | day that her brother, Thomas| Quayle, died in Liverpool, England.| from pneumonia, brought on by the| Spanish influenza. He had been in| the military service for some time. NATAL DAY CELEBRATED Yesterday afternoon, Mrs. Arnold entertained a group of little guests in honor of her son, Dale’s fourth birthday anniversary. The hours were passed in children's| gam and lunch was served The guests were Cecil Labounty; Lillian Flatner; Marie Higby: Myrtle Buck-| Charles | SHOP EARLY. WARNS PATRIOTIC WOMEN: - CAMPAIGN NOW ON Do your Christmas shopping early! This “is the slogen of the Bemidji woman’s;committee of the state coun- cil of national defense and the Be- midji committee of the women of the public safety commission, and they are making a campaign to secure co- operation of the buying public, on behalf of the merchants and clerks in Bemidji. The war has hit the merchants hard in many instances, one of them being the scarcity of experienced clerks and salespeople, and it is to reduce the annoyances of shopping on both sides-that the plea is being made toshop early—before December 1—and prevent the last minute rush. Shopping early means that Christ- mas stocks will be complete and will afford a better selection than at the close of the Christmas shopping period. Get in the game. Help the merchants take care of your desires; help the clerks to keep sweet and healthful—do your shopping early. NOVEMBER 11 IS URGED AS VICTORY DAY IN U S, Washington, Nov. 14.—A joint resolution declaring November 11 a national holiday to be designated as Victory day was introduced in the house be Representative Hicks of New York, a member of the House Naval Affairs committee. A resolution making November 11 a holiday in commenmorations of the ending of the war has been intro- duced in the French chamber of deputies, according to advices from Paris received. FUNERAL OF WELL KNOWN The funeral of Albert Strieber, age 34, who died at Virginia Monday night, was held from the Ibertson undertaking parlors this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, Rev. L. P. Warford, pastor of the Presbyterian church officiating. Mr. Strieber had been in the em- ploye of the Crokston Lumber com- pany for the past twelve years and was a setter. ~When the mills closed down here he went to Vir- ginia to work in a mill. He was not feeling well when he left Bemidji and upon arriving in Virginia and working just one day his condition became serious and he died, the cause of death being Spanish in- fluenza. He leaves a wife and three children. The family lives at 809 Minnesota avenue. AMERICAN FLAG IS STOLEN FROM RESIDENCE The meanest man in Bemidji has been discovered. The discovery was made last night by Mrs. Paul Tib- betts, who resides at 525 Twelfth street. In front of the Tibbetts home floated a handsome American flag, swung from a pole, and it was the patriotic pride of the family. The occupants of the home went out for the evening last night, and upon re- turn found the pole and flag gone. The family is satisfled it knows the perpetrator of the treasonable |act. OLD ENEMIES BATTLE IN BRUSSELS: 40 KILLED Amsterdam, Nov. 14.—Forty per- sons were killed and injured in a battle between German soldiers and FORTY-FIVE CENTS PER> MONTH ALSACE * - | MARCH TO 0CCUPY LORRAINE; HUNS GROUND ARMS (By United Press.) London, Nov. 14.—The Americans have begun their march to Metz and Strasburg in the according to advices received here today. occupation of Alsace-Lorraine, They are reported to have already occupied Briey and several other villages and towns. President Poincaire, Premier Clemenceau and Marshal Foch will personally accompany the Americans in the occupa- tion, it is stated. Briey is only three miles from the German frontier and twelve miles from Metz. the former German administration officers. SEVENTH HUN ARMY As the cities and towns are occupied, is replaced by French SURRENDERS TODAY. London, Nov. 14.—French military authorities have asked the German seventh army to send an officer to Chimay at 2 o’clock this afternoon and arrange for handing over that army’s guns and materials, says a wireless from Paris today. BRITISH FLEET IS OFF CONSTANTINOPLE. London, Nov. 14.—A British fleet arrived off Constan- tinople at 8 o’clock the morning of November 13 (yesterday), announced the admiralty by wireless today. The allied fleets passed through the Dardenelles Novem ber 12 (Tuesday) in fine weather. have occupied the Forth. British and Indian troops REBELLIOUS GARRISON CONTROLS BRUSSELS. Amsterdam, Nov. 14.—The German garrison at Brussels, which mutined yesterday, Ais reported to still control the city. CROWN PRINCE RUPPRECHT 14.—Crown Amsterdam, Nov. _FLEES TO SAFETY. Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria is said to have taken refuge in the residence of the Spanish minister, the latter having been appealed to King Albert to rush troops to Brussels to restore order. HEAD OF KRUPP GUN WORl-(S TO HOELAND. Cepenhagen, Nov. 14.—Count Krupp von Boehlen, head of the great Krupp gun works, has fled to Holland with the former kaiser. » e REPORTS SAY REVOLUTIONISTS STRONGER. London, Nov. 14.—Reports from various sources indicate that the revolutionists are becoming more in power in Germany. ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND ELECTION OFFICERS OF RED CROSS CHAPTER The annual conference and elec- tion of the south Beltrami county Red Cross chapter will be held at the Elks temple November 20 at 2:30 o'clock in the afternoon, the second day of a two-day conference The program will be as follows: TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 19. 10:30 a. m.—Song, “America.” Opening Address—Rev. L. P. War- ford, president south Beltrami coun- ty chapter. 11 a. m.—Announcement of pro- gram and registration of delegates. Afternoon Program. 2 p. m.—Music, String Quartet. 2:30—Address—“The Origin and Development of the Red Cross,” Mrs. E. F. Netzer. 3:00—Address—*‘The Junior Red Cross,” Miss Helen Harrison, division headquarters. 3:30—Reports of officers and com- mittees of the chapter. WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 20. Forenoon—Inspection of the Red Cross work rooms by the delegates. Afternoon Program. 2:00—8olo, Ida Virginia Brown. 2:15——Reports of branch delegates. 3:30-—Election of executive com- mittee of chapter 4:00—Address, “‘Civilian = Relief,” LAST OF EQUIPMENT FOR POTATO PRODUCTS PLANT HAS ARRIVED The last big shipment for the new plant of the Bemidji Potato Products company arrived over the Soo today and is being unloaded. It consists of the main portion of the mechanical equipment of the plant and will be in- stalled immediately, to enable the plant to get under operation about December 15. Much improvement has been made about_the plant and much of the ma- chinery and apparatus has been in- stalled, which gives the new arrivals ample opportunity for setting up. Abcut thirty car loads of potatoes are in storage with many more con- tracted for, and when the plant is ready to operate it is the intention of General Manager Kaplan to in- vite the public to an inspection of the industry and see it in full opera- tion. BEMIDJI MOTOR CORPS DRILLS THIS EVENING The motor corps will drill tonight 1 new nminister of the Methodist|monia, gave a short talk, when called church, was introduced to the mem-|upon by Mr. Robinson. 1t is his first bers by Mr. Robinson, who referred|visit here and Bemidji looks good to to him as his old college classmate., him, he safd. lin: Selma Lund; Florence Arnold; | Belgian civilians in Brussels Thurs- Orpha Arnold; Boyd Head; Hafry|day, it was reported today. The Bel- Bucklin, and Theodore Lund gians fought from tire house tops v _{ It will meet at the city hall at § ,I:::;.tg},‘.;‘- Heertanch, division e o'clock and drill, either in the hall 5:30—Announcement of election|0r on the pavement I'he members of officers. are requested to be there on time S SR The motor corps throughout the state have much work hefore it, the 1.0.00% MEETS FRIDAY coming year or two It will be very acti according to reports from the The local lodge of the Independent twin cities, and every member is Order of Odd Fellows will meet Fri-jurged to attend every drill, to better day evening in the Odd Fellows hall | prepare himself for duties of the at 8 o'clock. This is the first meet-|corps taning for six weeks, and much It is possible that the company will fmportant business it to be trans-|be inspected within a very few acted. Members are urged to be|weeks. About twen y-five men have present. ordered uniforms, which will be here Rev. B. D. Hanscom, who was|shortly noble grand of the lodge, has gone The motor corps membership will into the service and vice grand J. C.|be recruited to full strength. For McGhee will preside. There are|the past two months no members some vacancies to be filled and other|have been solicited, but a short important duties to perform campaign will be conducted soon