Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 5, 1918, Page 1

VOLUME XVI. NO. 296 °. (By United Press.) Washington, Dec. 5.—The nomina- d ilon of Carter Glass of Virginia to be recretary of the treasury, to succeed 4 i Secretary McAdoo, was sent to' the ? enate today by the White House. 4 Mr. Glass is chairman of the bank- i 3 < ing and currency committee of the wovernment and was chosen by Presi- Fden 0PENTO PUBLIC dent Wilson. ) - i Aty | DANIELS WOULD TAKE Poultry, Corn and Potato Shows > QVER ALL WIRELESS i i 1I; Splendid i City Ha by, Monleodi (By United Press.) Exhibits of Poultry Washington, Dec. 5.—Government monopoly of all wireless in the United -States and its possessions was BEST SHOWING EVER ~dvocated by Secretary of theNavy MADE BY ASSOCIATION | “aniels today. . All - Bemidji Should Attend}SENATE COMM["EE This Wonderful Display; PEACE&RTY DENIED Farmers Are Coming 1 (By United Press.) Washington, De¢. 5.—The senate Chicken fanciers and people of Be- | roreign relations committee today midji in general, meet Miss Leghorn, | | jijed the resolution introduced by who ’is sojourning at the Beltrami|cepator Cummins for a committee of County Poultry show, which opened | cight senators to attend the peace today in the City hall. Miss Leghorn | conference and obtain first hand the is a-member ~of the Brown family | ;roceedings for the information of and {g holding a reception in the full-| {1e senate. ness of her séven years. This indus- o A, e i | VICTORY GIRLS ARE mi y ;\::}:&notc hiregif\fl'txstr; are approxi- AN IMPORTANT FACTOR | = mately two thousand eggs. g E v mences ¢ : e ‘o?fit:wlyl'glreal;rem‘i,?,thiina:ugmghtly The campaign for the organization - " ag ever and s still industriously do-|0f the Victory Girls in Bemidji is ing her bit in aiding the government yrogressing rapidly and the move- in its war reconstruction food cam- ment is creating much interas't, alc{ paign—likewise the Schadegg house- cording tO' MYS» E»i R-t E\i'flnh’. G % Bl Thers have. over Aty onrolled In the Splendid Disnlays. ‘! membership and Mrs. Evans is Entry day presented :n flnnlnt\at:l ;vanxibus thlt)it all girls enlist in the { card and receiving a button. of Rbode Island Reds ever shown in sign avith Mrs. JO‘;‘" (;_\Iafly, the Northeérn ‘Minnegota, and an exlxlbi;’ }:f I?,f?&,::f i, oF Mies BONE 2 of White Leghorns ig-about the pret-|" %f"lhe Yeople of the ‘eity would tiest ever seen in this vicinity. There atronizé the. Vietory Girls' it would 3 fine display of Wyandottes, | © ; okt Brp "l‘~’°§i A s T teact,| result.in mueh bemeflt all around as Q'éh’qt’ ffl O A A o ey are organized as’ part o the. A e g e e Sole Sreasad.for Chrlet. 3 ok Pyl ope. : s - Chrfst- D er GF Bamiiii (s als peing ehown, | 1106 swesping or dusting dore, meid- ABoR ot ,also"pens of . Partridge | ing, someone to care for .the baby or Plymouth Rocks, Silver Laced Wyan- cther light tasks, call upon the Vic- dottes and White Wyandottes. ”rfiglrgf tlf)y notifying Mrs. Evans . b or 5. Claffy. -Rhode Island Whites. The club will meet at the home of byA Amg," l;g:"‘:‘ggiigifim:z ;:sa:}]:gt' Mrs. Evans, Friday evening, and each T , im his Rhode Tsland Whites at the show. | i;;?:;e;tisx;‘;gtedm:g b?:a?l?l?l?tfa arr(:)(: These birds have to-be closely scru- | embership and make 2 payment on tinized to note their points and qual-| Dledges. i .. ity. Mr. Boe has bred themin line, s ki for nine years. They are, every one, »—~=-upstanding agd of ei)x?ellent bc])dy‘f)TATE MEMORIAI: formation, and resembling somewha * 1 the White- Wyandottes, except let! | FOR FIGHTERS PLAN they are larger and taller. __ 2 o Geese Finding Favor. . There 1s also a fine display of geese, one of which will weigh fully thirty- five or forty pounds. _They are splen- did specimens and it is said a great . deal of increased interest is being “‘taken in Beltrami in raising geese. There are also a nice showing of turkeys and ducks. Some pigeons are also shown. Another feature of the show are the entries of.boys and girls, they seeming to favor the Barred Rocks. They also have entries in White Leg- horns and Rhode Island Reds. Tht showing is the best ever held under the auspices of the association and is well worth seeing by the peo- p'e of Bemidji and the entire county. The judging will commence as soon as the birds are all in place, and they are admirably penned in modern sani- tary coops. Harry Olin, agricultural director of the Bemidji schools, is in charge of the poultry exhibit. Minneapolis, Dec. 5.—Fitting tri- pute will be paid by the state to the :oldiers and sailors of Minnesota who gave their services to the world war. The Minnesotas<state memorial com- fion, created today by Governor J. A. A. Burnquist, will have charge of plans for the memorial. The gov- crnor issued a proclamation creating the commission and also named elev- en members. who will constitute a Toard to determine the best manner in which to honor the sons of the state. This commission will receive sug- restions for a memorial and will then work out its own plans, unhampered, the governor stating he wished to give the members free rein as to the way in which the sacrifices of the fighters best can be memorialized. Included in the names of the com- niission is that of Theodore Beaulieu of the White Earth Indian reserva- Potatoes and Corn. i o 18 W In connection with the poultry tion, who is well known in Bemidji. show, is also being heid at the same T place a potato and corn show, which ATTENDING FUNERAL. is an important factor. A. W. Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Eventon of the Aamodt, South Beltrami county agri- Fifth ward left yesterday for Thief cultural director, being in charge of River Falls to attend the funeral of the potato display, with C. F. Schroe- Mr. Evenson's father, Nels Kvenson. der in charge of the corn display.{ They were accompanied by Mr. and The judges . are, T. M. MecCall of, Mrs. Erick Johutson of Blackduck, the Crookston, E. H. Winter of Bemidjijlatter being o daughter of the de- and A. G. Tolaas of St. Paul. ceased. ' " BEMIDJT RUSINESS MEN HELP COMBAT PHONE RATE RAISE O At a mecting of the Commercial | were appointed members of the re- club Wednesday noon, it was voted | turned soldiers committee, of which to appropriate $21, which was Be-|B. W. Lakin is chairman. E. H. midji’s share to be contributed to the| Denu and W. L. Brooks are also mem- Municipalities' association for the|bers of this committee, making it purpose of fighting the proposed in-jone of five. crease in telephone rates Relatives of boys are urgently re- " Bemidji is a r of considerable| quested to inform this committee as long distance messages and an in-{to their-desires and also wish that crease in the rates, either local or!the boys themselves, when they re- long distance, will be strongly op-|turn, would report to the committee. posed by its citizens. Rather than|If they desire any particular employ- see an increase in the rates they| ment or position, this committee will would prefer to see an improvement| help them secure same, acting in con- in the service. junction w the federal employ- New Committee Members. { ment of which Charles 3. E. Kenfield and J. J, Opsahli Dailev ¢ IN'ANE | VIRGINIAN NAMED AS THREE lN GNE . MCADOO'S SUCCESSOR ~~YOU GAN'T GET TODAY'S NEWS OUT OF YESTERDAY'S PAPERS-READ BEMIDJ1 DAILY PIONEER THE PIONEER MINNESO BEMIDJI, MINN., THURSDAY EVENING, DEC. 5, 1918 FORTY-FIVE CENTS PER MONTH SOLDIERS ARE _ SIX STARS ON THEIR SERVICE FLAG TOMEETWARM | = WELCOMEUPON | THEIR RETUR War Activities Committee of Commercial Plans for Receiving “Boys” e L RELATIVES ARE ASKED HEARTY CO-OPERATION When Groups Arrive Will Be Met by Military, Escorted To Homes The war activity committee of the Commercial club has been instructed to take charge of receiving the re- tupned soldiers.” The committee is§’ comprised of E. H. Denu, chairman; George T. Baker, H. Z. Mitchell, Alex Doran and G. W, Harnwell., In planning .for the receptions to be given the = boys, the commijctee must have the co-operation the scldiers’ relatives to the extent of giving the information as to ,whe they are expected .to return. ‘When- ever boys are returning, who have been across the waters, the commit-4 tee will make arrangements-to meet them at the r.lepu& 4nd escort them to their homes. T1¥ home guard, motor corps and band will be at times called upon to take part in the receptions. When :if “is.thought that several of the boys @ifigs returning on the same train, tHe Mtlitary forces of the city will be “egl upon to receive them. " Governor- and Mrs, . J. Manning of South Caroling have just added gnother service star to their flag, making a total of six. Five of the hoys are already In France and the youngest has just joined the colors. -~ EARL BAILEY MEETS LEGISLATURE MAY UNCLE IN MASS OF BAR THE RED FLAG ~. HUMA_N[_!'_Y IN TQURS‘ Minneapolis, Dec. :fi.~—Slu|e legis- lation to bar display of the red flag Driving 2 huge army truck with in Minnesota is predicted by members the army of occupation, Earl Bailey, of both houses, who were in St. Paul. jon of Mr. and Mrs. 8 C. Bailey, was Some intimated a bill is already pre- In the heavy battle line of the'Ameri-| hared. It also was predicted there they ploughed their way into| %!l be legislation directing the use .g:‘u " Frnz;c%.' s\gbig marineyband uf English as the bagic language in Dlaving a national air of the Untted |l schools of Minuesota. The mem- g{uiéf ; bers’say it 18.all right to teach other 1f parents-will notify the chairmar 5f the committee, or any member ‘liereof, ‘that their boys are expected nd on what train they -will arrive thig work will be carrfed out more 5 1y. mfyaml—__—_‘y L yhgpn either side of the lime, were lngnages, - but that subjects other B ACARC ARIN CT R 1T ¥deas . of humanity - welcoming’ ‘the ; ‘{,“hn'l",zl!laflxu always should” be MASDNS AND STARS Americans as thelr savioura after the | (Aught In “3“‘*1}-__" The Masons held election last even- ing, which resulted as follows: J. W.—C. M. Jacobson. T.—W. B. Stewart. S.—G. A Walker. Stars Choose Officers. The following officers were elected at the meeting of the Eastern Star Tuesday evening: W. M.-——Miss Vera Backus. W. P.—Dr, A. V. Garlock. A. M.—Mrs. Katherine Robinson. C.—Mrs. Myra French A. C.—Grace Baker. S.—Mrs. Nina Smith. T.—Mrs. D. Wilcox. the spirit of the occasion, the big wart Yanks and pandemonium (Ry United Press.) heavy column wended its way, the|convenient, was today authorized by truck. Presently he started and A shout and a face turned in his di-| recognition was instant. And uncle | Fargo, N. D., Dec. 5.—A meeting of celebration. ling held here today and will be con- sjonary society of the church in 1919. o5 - larmistice was.declared, Heads were £ HOLD THEIR ELECTIONS |inecvovea s e Saoe o ho"S'z | HUNDRED THOUSAND TO band blared forth in glad acclaim of trucks rattled, the steady cadence of FEEL NAUY DISCHARGE the music was stepped by the stal- —— reigned. Washington, Dec. 6.—Discharge of With the baring of heads as the| 199,000 m§ nfrom the navy as Bogn as young Bemjdji soldier gazed inter-|clocretary Daniels of estedly as he slowly dru;e his heavy e Y ,,T_h,fi 0_ Vlh_e_wnnvy. gazed in wonderment, his eyes glued | ’ARGO METHODISTS MEET upon a spot in the sea of humanity.| TODAY: BIG TASK AHEAD rection. It was his uncle, Lieut. T. C. e % Bailey of BemidJi, in that mass. The (By United Press.) and nephew spent the night together, | of the Fargo district of the Metho- while the city broke into an uproar|digt church of North Dakota was be- =2 = - {Hnuml tomorrow, taking up prelim- N [maries for the state’s share in the ANOTHER TRANSPQRT centennial of the founding the mis- wuH SOLD]ERS SAILS In order to - organize the state, Saeimes: | meetings will be held fn Bismarck, LEAVING BEMIDJIL Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Hicks will leave the first of next week for Jew Castle, Wyo., where they will spend the winter and probably make their home. -Mrs. Hicks’ parents have moved from Iowa to Wyoming. Mr. and Mrs. Hicks have made their home in Bemidji for the past several vears, Mr. Hicks having been in the decorating business while here. 100 BELIEVED KILLED BY BIG EARTHOUAKE (By United Press.) Buenos Aires, Dec. 5.—One hun- dred persons are believed to have heen killed in the earthquake yester- day, which destroyed the town of Vallenar and practically destroyed Copiapo in Chile. 2 y ) Grand Forks, Fargo and Minot, cen- i (gy 1_“'“’[“ 1’(‘;3’;‘:;' i lbci“'rs of the four districts, early this aris, Dec. h.—In a on {month. * ie Minot meeting has been stenmers Empress of Britain and the| o "ror pecember 9 and 10. Bishop Adriatic, bound for New York WIth| 0k will be the principal speaker. American soldiers aboard, the Canopi left Liverpool for Boston with 1,092 men of the air service BACK TO DUTY. Earl Riley, who has been spending a short furh;ugh in Bemidji vlsmng GREAT BR[TMN To tig mother. Mrs. C. E. Riley, an his sisters, has retruned to Philadel-| RETAIN SEA POWER phia, being a member of the crew on| s the transport Merauka. While in thei (By United Press.) gervice, Mr. Riley has made several| o 2 . \ London, Dec. 5.-—Winston Chur- trlps. across the Atlantic. chill, munitions minister, speaking at Dundee, declared that Great Britain FORCE DOWN gED FLAG. {is determined to maintain its naval }Hlpl"enlile on the seas. (By United Press.) —_— Churches of the nation will raise $86,000,000 for home and foreign missionary work to celebrate the cen- tennfal. i | | i i i B i BT e e Y FUNERAL SERVICES HELD. Amsterdam, Dec. 5 —Serfous fight- PITY THE POOR NURSES! == ing has occured in Kreuenach, in| i The funeral of Miss Florence Pat-|which the revolutionists were de- (By United Press.) feated by army officers. The officers forced the revolutionists at the points| Dunkirk, France, Nov. 16. (By of pistols to haul down the red {lag,| Mail.)-——A visitor to an American and then cheered for the former Red Cross hospital here recently kaiser. found ten nationalities in one ward. RELIEF F_Oflfl FOREST FIRE | They were Belgian, French, English, American, German, Chinese, Japanese VICTIMS Mls‘r CONTINUE! 5 ccan, Italian and Polish ton, who died at the hospital after being brought here from the town- ship of Minnie, was held yesterday from the Ibertson undertaking par- lors and interment was in Green- wood. With the death of the young woman, Judge Harris of the probate court took charge of the funeral ar- rangements, the aged parents of the deceased being in straightened cir- cumstances, four sons being in the military service, three of whom are married. A letter from the parents express their heartfelt gratitude to Judge Harris for his kindness and generosity. (By United Press.) St. Paul, Dec. 5.—Relfef for for-| . est fire sufferers of northwestern Min- | Pa‘tnot's Pleny A nesota jmust continue for a yearr or more, according t¢ W. A. McDonigle, | fifi: chairman of the forest fire relfef com. e mission. y | = s REV. WARFORD ILL: NO He declared that it will be many! Buy less - Serve less months—perhape years—before busi-| Eflf 0!\!)’3“\0318 ad.y PRAYER MEETING TONIGHT ness and social life in the affected| Waste nothing districts are restored to mormal. The| There will be no prayer meeting|fires in many places so burned the Your fiuests w'illcheep at the Presbyterian church this even-|top sofl that it will be practically| : ing. The Sunday school teachers’ usglesn for sometime, he sald. Thus} fuflys sunplefhre farmers are deprived of means to] this evening, has heen postponed in.|obtain a living through their ordin-| definitely on account of the pastor’s|ary pursuits. They must have other| ih Rev. Warford 1s suffering|work and assistance in the meantime)| to restore their farms, he declared meeting, which was also to be held Be Proud tobe a food saver - AL WELL, SAYS WIRELESSFROM (| WILSON PEACE PARTY TODAY Navy Department Keeps in Touch With President as He Speeds Toward France UNDERSTOOD BREST IS DEBARKATION PORT Allied Warships Will Greet the Party at Sea; Receptions Being Planned (By United Press.) Washington, Dec. 5.—"All is well with the peace fleet,” announced the wmvy department today. By Arling- ton ireless, the department is in constant touch with the steamer Goorge Washington, bearing the pres- ident to the peace meeting. MAYO IN COMMAND. New York, Dee. 5.—In command of Admiral Mayo, the peace squadron is heading, it fs understood, for Brest, an American debarkation port in France. Its date of arrival is uncer n, but a quick passage is not required, ns ample time remains for conferences preliminary to the main peace assemblage. Off the French *oast the president will be welcomed by a squadron of American warships. French, British and Italian vessels so, it Is expected, will join in the greeting at sea, which will be fol- towed by a succession of officfal cere- monies marking the progress of the American executive to Paris, to the war front, and presumably to the capitals of Great Britain, Belgium and. Italy. ety e o ARMY QUESTION DEFERRED. Washington, Dec. 5.-—The question of permanent organization of the army has heen deferred for consid- eration after the close of the peace conference. Secretary Baker, in his annual report made public last night, says this course is determined upon since ‘““the military nceds of . the United States cannot he prudently assessed until that conference shall have determined the future interna- tional relations of‘the world.”, REV. WHITBY HAD 600D LAUGH COMING Rev. A. M. Whitby, pastor of the Baptist church, is one minister of the gospel who thoroughly enjoys a good joke, and now he tells one on himself that greatly interested him, . it being an account In a Laporte paper of his delivering the Thanks- giving day patriotic address in that village. The account was lengthy and nar- rated the various fnteresting features of the day's program, including a lengthy account of the minister's address. Then at the close of the article it spoke of everybody having attended the dance fn the evening. AIR RACE PROMOTORS DISCUSS PLANS TODAY (By United Press.) (‘hicago, Dec. 5.—Representatives of large cities in the United States interested in a trans-Atlantic aiy race scheduled for next summer, were meeting here today to talk over their plans. The Chicago aviation club has sent a challenge to all large cities in the country to enter into such a race. The St. Paul aero club is expected to accept the challenge along with several other cities. HELP SOLDIERS' MORALE (By United Press.) Minneapolis, Dec. 5.—It is up to the girls and women who have al- ready sacrificed much for the war to kee pup ihe moraie of the returning soldiers and not only assist but lead in reconstruction work of the present and future. This message was left with thousands of women of the northwest by Miss Margaret Slattery of Boston, who spoke here recently. “Girls,” she said, “the America that is to be—is yours. You can do what you will with mankind. The- future is up to you. It i8 yours. Upon your shoulders rests one of the most tremendous problems of the en- tire reconstruction program." End of the Dream. “It looks as if Jones is better satis fled with his wife.” “Yes, he is. You see. he went back home on a visit and saw the girl he has been dream- ing of for the past twenty years."— i Lo % U S S, S | | — | |