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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-29
"ALLIESHAYEENCIRCL AUSTRO GERMAN
EMPIRES W.T. VAIL OF STEEL And FIRE.
,'oNFER ON WAR CAUSES
Me- ill Be Held in Revered In
dept. >=nce Hall for Purpose of
Preventing Future Struggles.
DEFINE INTERNATIONAL RIGHTS

Philadelphia, May 29.-On June
l the ancient and revered Indepen-
dence Hall in this city will for the
second time in it's history resound
with the words of men raised in be-
half of independence of human be-
ings "-
For, by special concession of the
municipal authorities the Society to
Eliminate Economic Causes of War
begins conference in the Hall where
141 years ago the public meeting
was held that led to the signing of
the Declaration of independence.
That was on June 1, 1774, which led
to the final meeting of July 4, 1916
when the Declaration, was formally
signed.
+ And by remarkable coincidence
at the meeting which convenes
Tuesday there will be thirteen dele
gates from South American countries,
representatives of the original states
that met in independence Hall in
1776.
|, But, unlike the meeting 1879 years
ago which brought on war, the con-
ference which starts June / is call
ed together to consider ways and
means of preventing war in the
future. And, in place of Declara-
ton of independence, the delegates
from the South American states plan
to draw up Declaration of Interde-
pendence
This pact, which is called the Com
mercial Federation, will contain a
clause binding all parties to it. to
absolutely observe the neutrality of
the high seas.
Second, it provides that no coun-
try shall change it's tariff, shipping
or immigration laws without giving
other nations of the world due no.
tice, as such laws are of international
Importance and affect all mankind
A third clause provides that when
man himself is out of the country
or sends his money out of the coun-
try, that becomes an international
question and not local one -
- Economists who are to speak at
the sessions beginning Monday claim
that had such a pact as they propose
been in force between the nations of
Europe there would have been no
war. And they assert that the success
of such pact now with South Amer
lean countries, and possibly with all
nations in the Western Hemisphere,
will prevent war forever in this side
of the world.
Among those interested in the
problems which will be discussed are
Isaac Sprague, president of the N.
w. Harris Co., Boston. Roger w.
Babson, of Wellesley Hills, Mass, is
secretary to the Society to Elimin-
ate Economic Causes of War.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-29
ENGINEER POSITIVE
NEBRAsKAN TORPEDOED

Washington, May 29.-In the Off
cial report to the state department
of the attack on the Nebraskan, the
chief feature was the story of the
chief engineer of the vessel who stuck
to his story that he saw a white
streak on the starboard side and i'm
mediately afterward felt the explo-
sion. This seemed to bear out the
theory of the Nebraskan being struck
by a torpedo. H.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-29
OFFICERS ARE SELECTED
Bemidji Tennis Club Form Permanent
Organizaztion-W.. L. Brooks Pres
ident and Carl Johnson Secretary
MEMBERSHIP MAY BE LIMITED

w. L. Brooks, cashier of the North
ern National bank, was elected pres
ident of the Bemidji Tennis club at
q meeting held last evening for the
purpose of forming permanent or
ganization. Carl Johnson of the
Crookston Lumber company Office
force, was named secretary-treasurer.
The meeting was held at the courts
of the club and was largely attended.
President Brooks at once appointed
a committee comprising w. p. Dyer,
H. c. ,Baer and B. w. Lakin to draw
up rules and bylaws for adoption by
the club. He also appointed a tour
nament committee consisting of e.
H. Denu, Bueford M. Gle and Har
vey Wilcox for the purpose Of ar
ranging tennis tournament among
the members.
In connection with the tennis club
there will be water toboggan and
bathing equipment located on the
water front near the courts, all Of
which will be free to members Of the
club. It is understood that others
who are not members of the club con-
template joining for the water tobog-
gan feature and the combination is
proving big drawing card.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-29
GERMANY TO Limit
SUBMARINE WARFARE
UNITED Press)

Washington, May 29.-Germany is
willing to agree to limit her
submarine warfare against merchant
vessels of enemies. 1t proposes to
permit time being given to passen-
gers and crew to take boats, provid-
ing that German submarines are not
endangered by such action and as a
result of this decision will insist that
neutrals properly mark their boats.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-29
TRMANY'S ANSWER TO AMERICAN NOTE
DELIVERED TO GERARD THIS MORNING
PLANS ARE COMPL ETE
Committee in Charge Of Memorial
Day Ceremonies Announce All Is
Ready for Proper Observance.
SCHOOL CHILDREN IN PARADE

Memorial day, as in past years,
will be properly observed in Bemidji
and the committee in charge an
nOunces that all arrangements are
now complete for the Monday observ-
ance
The procession will form at the
City hall in the morning and the
march to the cemetery will begin at
10 sharp. Nearly one thousand chill
dren Of the. Bemidji schools will
march in the parade, as will the
band, firemen, members of the G. 4.
R and Circle, civic societies and cit
liens. 1t is urged that automobile
owners donate the use of their cars
during the morning in order that the
old soldiers and their wives may be
taken to the cemetery for the cere-
monies which are to be held there
by the G. A. r. A salute will be
fired over the graves of dead soldiers
by squad of veterans and the school
children will sing several patriotic
songs. The band will play few
selections. = j: :: -.
At 1890 the veterans and their
wives will be the guests of F. 8. Ly-
can, president of the council and pro-
prietor of the Hotel Markham at a
dinner which is to be served at that
hostelry. About SO will be in
cluded. The orchestra will play dur
ing the dinner.
The afternoon program will begin
at 2 O'Clock in the City hail., James
A. Peterson, the prominent Mime
apolis attorney, known as one of the
most powerful orators in the state,
being the principal speaker. Charles
w. scrutchin of Bemidji, whose
father was slave, will deliver a
short address. w. P. Dyer, superin-
tendent of the Bemidji schools
chairman of the committee, has an
nounced the following afternoon pro
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gram: ...-.-..
Program Starts at Two. :-
The afternoon program will start
1t O'Clock and will be as follows
Ilyoeatlon--Re y:= s.: T. y hite,
Song Choir. ;: =: 's@zz' -. - Z. :
Reading of Lincoln's Gettysburg
AddressASupt w. B. Stewart. = =,
Exercises Salute to Flag and
Flag Song-Second Grade Children
Song-"Flag of the Free and Hur-
rah for the Flag Fourth Grade
Girls. : r. -
Address-Charles w. Scrutchin.
Exercises-Gun Drill, Second
Grade Boys. ',..n-- -~- 49,
Address Hon. James A. Peter
son. ?. - E q =
Song Choir. 49,
w. P. Dyer, superintendent of
schools, has announced that there
will be no school Monday. Business
houses of the city will be closed be-
tween IL m. and 3 p. m.
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PUPILS in Recital.

Fifteen of the Junior pupils study
ing music under the direction of Miss
Sallie Whiting, held recital at her
home on Bixby avenue this after
noon. After the program refresh
ments were served. The pupils have
organized a club and will meet every
four weeks at the home of Miss Wit
ting.
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Translated and Coded Immediately
Believed That Text Of Message Will
Reach Washington Tomorrow.
NO 1NT1MArIoN OF CONTENTS
Further Exchange of Notes Probable
"a, 066 Americans Plan to Re.
main in Germany Indefinitely.
Omitted Prsssl

Berlin, May -Germany's reply
to President Wilson's note sent to
Berlin two weeks ago as result Of
the torpedoing of the British Liner
:Lusitania, more than 100 Americans
losing their lives. was delivered to
Ambassador Gerard this morning.
Ambassador Gerard's secretaries
Immediately translated and coded the.
document, and then sent 1t to Copen-
hagen, from where it will go to Lon.
don and thence to. Washington, the
text of the message reaching the.
state department some time tomor-H
row. The message is described as be-.
ing polite but leaving room for fur
ther negotiations. 1t contained five
typewriter pages.
Contents Kept Secret. =
Absolutely no intimation as to the
contents of the note have been per-
mitted to leak out, announced Am
bassador Gerard. However, it is
known that Germany is asking the
United States that Berlin and Wash
ington meet agreement concerning
facts in connection with the sinking
of the Lusitania. 1t is certain that
a further exchange of notes will re-
suit. =
Few Americans. Leave, -.
Scandinavian steamship agents de-
clare that among 1900 Americans
500 are leaving for America. How
ever the census Of the consul's Office
shows that there are 1905 Americans
in Germany and of these $500 have
stated their intention of remaining in
Germany Indefinitely.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-29
Two Couples Married.

Lawrence Towney and Fannie
Hillock of Lincoln county, Wis,
were united in marriage by Judge d.
H. Fisk, court commissioners, yester-
day. Judge Fisk also officiated at
the marriage Of Anton J. Waller,
who resides on a farm near Bemidji;
and Ida J. Bergwin, of Door county,
Wis. sS
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-29
B'E[MIDJI PLANS
FOR Gel EBRAII0N
Automobile Races, street Contests,
Water Events and Baseball Games
to Feature Fourth Of July.
ARRANGE BIG STREET PARADE
Committees Appointed and Work Will
Begin Immediately te Make Event
Big Success Money is Raised.

|
celebration this year which will ex-
eel all previous attempts here or In
any other city or town Of Northern
Minnesota. The success of the cele-
bration is assured by the splendid
manner in which the business men Of
the city are responding to request
for donations to finance the PROPOSE
ton, it being stated by Eugene B.
Berman, chairman Of the soliciting
committee, that nearlysal OF the nee
essary $1,000 has been subscribed.
Committees Are Named.
Friday afternoon thesgeneral COM
mittee met in the rooms Of the Com
mercial club, formulated plans and
appointed sub committees to have
charge of the various DIVISIONS of the
celebration The committees named
follow: -
Committee in charge of priv
ileges and attractions is E. B.
Berman, chairman, and Frank
KOOrs -. =
Contests on Streets. X.
Given chairman, E. H. Denu and
Charles Cominsky. 60
Advertising and publicity 3.
H. Denu, chairman, G. Hal
gren and R. L. Given.
Water George T. Ba-
ker, chairman. =
Auto races and horse races
E. A. Barker, chairman.
.. Automobile parade Frank
Koors, chairman. s5;S
The judges in this last event will
be left for selection disappointment
by the Woman's Study club
/, The committee will make every eff
fort to secure all merchants to CO.
operate in the way of decorations,
each to be requested to decorate his
window and store fronts.
Arrange Big Parade.
Special efforts will be extended in
order that large turnout may be
secured for the automobile parade
and it now seems A1ikelya that five
prizes for the most attractive cars
will be awarded. There was an en-
tire lack of interest in the parade
last year and the result was rather
disgusting, only small number of
machines being entered in the parade.
1t costs but little to decorate car
in manner sufficient to enter it, and
this fact together with a spirit Of
loyalty and patriotism should result
in at least 200 machines being placed
in the parade.
The committee is arranging for a
mammoth feature attraction and is
extending invitations to all the
neighboring towns in this section of
the state. Ball game, horse races,
auto races, running races, boat races,
pig race, sack race, three-legged race,
potato race, tub race, canoe race and
dozens of other forms Of amusement
will be placed on the program. Watch
for other developments. :,
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Mrs. John Hedeen returned to Be-
midi this afternoon after spending
the past four weeks with friends and
relatives at Duluth, Carlton and
Isanti
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Will Publish Early.

AS Memorial day will pc observed
in Bem1dji on Monday, the Pioneer
will be issued at noon, making 1t pos
Esible for employees to attend the SER
vices which are to be held In the
afternoon in observance Of the day.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-29

Mrs. Earl Cell returned this morn
ing from Kelliher, where she has
spent week, working as deputy for
the Modern Samaritan lodge.
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Sunday night at 8 o'clock-Sermon
to graduates by Rev. Ira D. Alvord,
Baptist minister, in the Methodist
church. This will be a union SER
vice. ..s .-.: A..
Wednesday evening-Class play,
''The Dream That Came True" ~
exercises in the Methodist church au-
ditOrium. - ......
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Episcopal.

Sunday school at 10 o'clock. There
will be no other service. ArchdeacOn
Parshall, rector.
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Christian Science.

Services in the Elks' hall Sunday
morning at IL O'Clock. Wednesday
evening services will be held In the
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Subscribe for the Pioreer.
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X SUNDAY IN THE CHURCHES X
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Catholic.

Low mass at z a. m. High mass
at a. m. Sunday school at 1890
a. m. Vespers at p. m. May de-
votional meetings every evening dur
ing May, at 1880. Father J.. J. T.
Philippe.
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CONTINUED on last page,
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BASS SEASON OPEN

Continued on last page).
Evening star., 1915-02-07
NAVAL APPROPRIATIONS LESS,
Secretary Daniels Takes Account of
Bill Passed by House.

Taking account of the naval appro-
priation bill as II passed the House
Yesterday, Secretary Daniels fnds that
the total appropriation carried, $13s,
s44,3S4. is s1.ss2,171 less than the
amount appropriated at the last ses-
sion of the preceding Congress, al
though it provides $1.24S.Ss6 more for
the construction of vessels, exclusive
Of reappropriations. The building
program. including the reappropriation
of the money realized on the sale Of
the old Idaho and Mississippi to the
Greek government, will be $7,7o5,1o6
more than was authorized in 1914
The Secretary. in addition to con-
centratins his efforts in the Senate on
the restoration of the provisions for a
naval reserve, struck out by the House.
will ask the Senate to permit him to
use the money saved on appropriations
for navy yards and other shore pur-
poses for expenditure on new construc-
tion. In that case the total appro-
priation for increase of the navy will
be over 100000 more than was
authorized at the last session Of the
preceding Congress.
The bill as it passed the House was
also amended SO as to abolish the
Taylor system of stopwatch account
Ing in navy yards.
Evening star., 1915-02-07

conference. Elder Olsen was sent te
South Africa to strengthen the
denomination among the native tribes,
and to assist in opening new stations.
Later the mission board called him to
Europe to superintend our work in that
field. In 1891 he was appointed by the
mission board as superintendent OF the
denomination in the British Isles.
The general conference of 1905 sent
him to Australia as superintendent of
the Australasian field. He served in
this capacity for four years. when he
was recalled and made secretary of the
foreign department in North America.
At the general conference in 1913. he
North American division conference
and secretary of the foreign depart
ment. which offices he held until his
DEATH
Prof. Prescott spoke of Elder Olsen's
work in the general conference. being
closely associated with him during his
administration. Prof. Shaw told of his
work in South Africa, he went TO
that country as missionary with him;
Elder Knox spoke of his work in the
foreign department. while Elder
Thompson spoke of his work as a win
ner of souls.
Yesterday. in observance of the Sab
bath. the pulpfts of several of the
churches in the District were filled by
visiting ministers attending the home
missionary and publishing convention
There was no session of the conNen-
ton.
Evening star., 1915-02-07
BULGARIAN EDUCATOR
SENDS PEACE APPEAL
Rev. Andrea S. Tsanof Declares
Friendly Interference Is Nee
essary to Stop War.

Rev. Andrea S. Tsanoff, educated at
Amherst College. for forty years editor,
writer and teacher in Bulgaria. and ex-
member of it's national assembly. sends
an appeal for American intervention
for European and international peace.
In which he says:
The great powers are doing their ut
most to draw the entire world into
this war. even the smallest series
which desire to remain neutral. There
are at present in the. Balkans. but two
states which are really neutral. Bull
garfa and Roumania, and the powers of
the triple entente are nowadays exert
ing such great pressure upon these two
small states to plunge them into the
conflict that no one can tell whether
or not they will be able to withstand
this pressure to the end. We BulRar-
ians tremble at the very thought of
having the whole of the Balkans again
at war. although Bulgaria Is quite
ready to defend her rights. even by
arms. If forced to do so. And all this
is the work of so-called Christian and
civilized Europe
Evening star., 1915-02-07
Personal to Riyermen.

Capt Matthew Kersey, master Of the
Smoot tug Herbert. who is Ill at Provi-
dence hospital, is reported on the road
to recovery and will probably be out
shortly. Capt Kersey Is a veteral COM
mander of steam vessels on the Poto-
mac, yesterday being the fifty-ninth
anniversary of his start in steam
boating. Capt. George LAycock is tenn
porarily in command of the tug Her.
bert, in service on the river towing
sand and gravel lighters.
George Jackson. engineer in charge
Of the Taylor tug Capt. Toby, is con-
fined to his home by illness. and En-
sineer Win Kersey is temporarily
aboard the Toby.
Alvin Miller Of Alexandria has been
appointed steward aboard the tug Capt
Toby and has entered upon the dis
charge of his duties.
A. L. Clarke Of L. A. Clarke and Son
has returned from a business visit to
Richmond, and yesterday he was at
his office on 10th street wharf south
west.
Evening star., 1915-02-07
TALKS PUBLIC BUILDINGS
AND SALARY REDUCTIONS
Representative Madden CRITICISMS
Item in Sundry Civil Bill
and Discusses Economy.

Debate on the items in the sundry
civil bill commenced late yesterday
afternoon, the House approving the
first seven pages of the bill. contain
ing appropriations for beginning or
continuing work on proposed new post
offices in twenty-five or thirty small
towns.
Just before the House adjourned Rep
resentative Madden of Illinois severe
ly criticised the appropriation of $1,000
to begin a new post office at Globe.
Ariz which, he said, could have been
left out along with many other items,
IL there was really an attempt in econo-
MIXING. He said that while these pub
lie buildings were being raised all over
the country postal employees salaries
were being cut
Suggests Drop in P. o. Revenues.
81 am told the revenues of the Post
Office Department will run behind $780,
ooo. 600 during the present fiscal year."
said he: that economies of every kind
are necessary, and that $50 letter car
riers in Chicago have been reduced
from 81 200 to $1,000 year, notwith-
standing the fact that the annual rev.
enues OF the Chicago office are $780,
OO0. 900 more than the expenses.
"I protest against the reduction OF
the salaries of the men who do the
work of the post offices, in order that
you may continue your rush to empty
the Treasury"
Evening star., 1915-02-07
Might Be Wise.

So these men are gradually coming
to the view that it might be wiser aft
er all to have an extra session; to take
up the appropriation bills and consider
them deliberately. keeping a keen eye
for snakes; to let the republicans
wear themselves out in their opposition
to the shipping bill and other meas
ures put forward by the administra-
tion. and, if necessary. stay here all
summer.
The point is this, they say: here is
the democratic legislative program half
way through it's course and suddenly
''bosged down" by republican obstruc-
tive measures. Shall they leave it
there. they say, for nine months or
stay and prize it out?
While everybody is tired and worn
with the long continuous Congress, the
feeling undoubtedly is growing among
the leaders that IT may be necessary
to brace up and grid up and "go to it"
again.
Evening star., 1915-02-07
TUFTS COLLEGE CLUB MEETS.
Organization Votes to Affiliate With
General Alumni Body.

The Tufts College Club of. Washing
ton held its first meeting of the year
at the residence of DR.. LIE Grand Pow
ers, Friday evening. The club was Or
ganized in April, 1914. 1t was voted
to affiliate with the General Alumni
Association. An informal program
followed. interspersed with the singing
of Tufts melodies. Those present We're
John Phelan. president: Miss NJ. w
Warren, secretary treasurer; DIR. and
Mrs. Willard :. Small, Louis Murphy
Mrs. Lulu B. Bickford, Theodore Nor
cross, DIR. Herbert Cushman, w. P
Avery and DR.. and Mrs. lie Grand
Powers.
Evening star., 1915-02-07
Sorry, God Speed! Sail On!

Mabel Hauahton Collyer. In the San Francisc
Chronicle.
when the Jason, the Christmas ship, was. o
by scouting battleship. which demanded he
name. freight and mission. Upon furnishing thi
information by megaphone the Jason received thi
message: Sorry! God speed! Sail on!'1
She 81 lied away to the seven seas.
The Jason. proud. elate!
her spangled banner TO the breeze
Above Its snow white mate
1 ne chiidren's nag, with star of gold,
To guide her on her way,
To bear a message ages old
Yet new each Christmas day.
She sailed away to the seas of wrath,
And alien ships of war
All dipped their flags as she crossed their natb
In tribute to her store
The ehildren's sifts-the love serene,
That stayed the scourging whip
OF the gods OF war. and. like queen
Sailed on the Christmas ship!
Sailed on till from the dark arose
s,out ship lurking there,
That cried challenge. Hat, Who soes:'
Halt. % or We T FIR. '-f Her spu suns nesl! a-rle.m
Against a murky sky
Made fair to end the childrcn's dream
When came the swift reply:
This is the good ship Jason, Hail.
Laden with golden store!
On quest of peace-nOt war!
This is the children's Christmas ship
search! And hut gifts you'll fndt
Only for them We make the trip
For the babes you left behnd.''
Abashed. the scout ship backward turns:
Sorry! God speed! Sail on.
Sail till the world your mission learns
And halls your benison.
You have remembered! We forgot
Our children's Christmas morn
Your star shines through the war cloud blot
And tells us Christ Is bOrn!"
Sorry: God speed! Sail on, good ship.
Sail on through the hearts of men
Sail on till they speak Of your guarded trip
With bated BREATH and then
May nation from nation take up the cry:
Sorryi God speed: Sail on!
May the warrior ships dismantled let
May the battle for peace be won.