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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-18

tor Westlake has made arrangements
to have on board the special train two
stenographers, several typewriters,
special telegraph operators and a
wire chief to facilitate the handling
of the immense amount Of copy
which will be put on the wires en-
route.
CLEARLY this is the biggest thing
Northern Minnesota has had to come
to her doors for many a day. 1t has
been a hard battle at times to con-
vince the people of the southern part
of the state that here was anything
but barren wilderness north Of Little
Falls. For many years they refused
to entertain such thought seriously.
Now they are willing to be shown
1t is great step in the history of
this portion of the state
Will Mark an Epoch.
Il am convinced that when our
visitors see what we have that there
will be marked for Northern Mime
sofa an epoch"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-18
German and Austrian Ambassadors
Have Cabled Governments That
Concessions Should Be Granted.
ITALIAN SITUATION MAY DELAY
Berlin Report Says No Change Can Be
Made in Warfare and That It Must
Be Conducted to Protect People.
(UnIted Press)

Washington, May 18.-It is the
opinion here that Germany's reply
to President Wilson's note will be
received before the end of the
week.
It was learned this morning that
the German and Austrian ambassa-
doris have cabled their home govern
ments asking that extreme conces-
sions be granted because of the fact
that the sympathy of the United
States is needed.
The italian ambassador held a long
conference with the state department
this morning, presumably concerning
diplomatic differences should Italy
enter the war. The seriousness of
this situation may also have: some
bearing on the reply of Germany to
the American note. Extreme care is
to be taken and the answer will be as
polite as was the message of Pres
ident Wilson, and will be just as
clear, stating that the war will be
conducted just as we'll as good con-
science can conduct it,
There is no intimation of the feeling
of the German government inasmuch
as the press has not been permitted
to publish the text of the note. The
ambassador was unable to report the
state of public opinion towards it.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-18
EXPECTS REPLY TO NOTE
Will Be RECEIVED BEFORE END OF WEEK
.BEMlDJI MORSE CELEBRATE
City Hall Filled to Capacity at 101st
Anniversary Of Adoption of Con.
Standardization is Aroused
SPLENDID PROGRAM PROVIDED

Bemidji .Norwegians last evening
celebrated the 1O1st anniversary OF
Norwegian independence at the City
hall. Norway was lauded in
speeches and songs but spirit OF
Americanism prevailed and the oc-
casion was marked by patriotism for
both America and Norway
Eloquent tributes were paid the
Norwegians and satisfaction in and
love of America blended with the
jubilation and the pride of the Morse
in their independence day anniver-
sary, this serving to make the exer-
cises of much interest.
Splendid addresses were made by
Representative L. G. Pendergast, Rev
Osmund johnson and D. L. Freid-
mann. A male quartette sang and
other musical numbers were given
by Miss Ida Virginia Brown, the
l.igh school boys glee club, Miss Nit
tun, Flossie Baumgartner, Ethel
Thompson and Louis Brown. Read
ings were given by Misses Vera BAG
kus and Brown.
The hall was filled to it's capaci-
ty and every number of the program
was enjoyed, several responding to
encores.
On May II, 1914, Norway, through
her chosen men, assembled at Eds
void, adopted a constitution declar-
ing herself free and independent
state. For more than 400 years the
country had been under rule with
Denmark, but virtually in a depend
ent position. The transfer of the
country from Denmark to Sweden
by the treaty of Kiel aroused the
national spirit, which had slumbered
for centuries, and the holding of a
constitution assembly at Eidsvold
was the result.
It is only in the past so years that
Norwegians have given much at
tention to ''syttende Maj" but in re-
cent years it has been. the great out
standing national holiday, holding
the same place in the affections OF
Norwegians as July 4fs,does in tbs
United States. .....,
The hall was decoratd in red
white and blue, which are the Nor
wegian as we'll as the American
colors The stage was decorated
with spruce trees, in addition to the
flags and streamers.
One thing of great interest to a
number of those present was the
booth of Norwegian curios, many OF
which are generations old. After the
program. refreshments were served.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-18
100 LICENSES SOLD.
City Clerk Receives Large Revenue
From Dog Tax-Owners Warned.

George Stein, city clerk, has sold
1O2 dog licenses and he is confident
that the total will reach $50 within
the next few days. The dog catcher
estimates that there are at least 100
stray dogs in Bemidji and large
number of these have been captured
and are now held at the pound.
Among the captives are several valu-
able CANNES but with the others these
will be disposed of If not called for
by their owners, said Chief Ripple.
this morning.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-18
SECURE "B1G TIME ACTS
Brinkman Management Closes Con
tract for 0rpheum Vaudeville.


Fred Brinkman, manager of the
Brinkamn theater, has closed con-
tract with Frint George, travelling
representative of the Western Vaude-
Vile Managers association, which is
affiliated with the Orpheum circuit
and the United Circuit Offices of
America, whereby the same acts
which appear in St. Paul, Mime
apolis and. Duluth will be brought
to- Bemidji. Two changes will be
made each week, two acts opening on
every Monday and Thursday nights.
The action of Manager Brinkman as
sures Bemidji that high class vaude-
vile will be staged here in the -fu-
ture. The Brinkman is being COM
pletely remodeled. and when opened
to the public on June IA will provide
Bemidji with one of the most modern
and attractive play houses in the
northwest.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-18
Will Mark an Epoch.
WOOD APPROVES PETITION

There is strong sentiment among
the young men of Bemidji that steps
be taken whereby the naval militia
division be established here as soon
as possible and it now seems prob
able that the company will be mus
tered in during the next two weeks.
An effort is being made to interest
several business men of Bemidji in
the proposition and to secure their
enlistments.
Adjt. Gen. Fred B. Wood while in
Duluth on trip of inspection ap-
peared to favor the petition of Be-
midi and approves of the plan to es-
tablish companies here and at Lind
strom in accordance with a bill pass
ed at the last legislature providing
for four more divisions of the militia
A new corps will be formed as soon
as the new places qualify.
Minnesota's naval militia equals
that of any state in the union, in the
opinion of Gen. Wood, while the
military organization was classified
as being in Fairly good shape" by its
commanding officer. In addition tt
the four naval divisions, there are
three regiments, and the field artil.
lery division includes three batteries
in each of the Twin Cities.
"An aeronatuical corps cannot be
| established at the present time,
said Gen. Wood when asked about thu
aeroplane division planned for Du
luth. "There are not sufficient fund:
in the naval apportionment to war
rant an outlay in this direction"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-18
FRANK SLOUGH IS NAMED
Will Be First Garbage Collector I'm.
der New City Ordinance.

DR.. E. A. Shannon, chairman OF
the Bemidji board of health, an
nounced this afternoon that Frank
Slough had been appointed garbage
collector under the new city ordin-
ance which governs the collection
and disposal of all garbage. The
bid of Slough was the lowest and the
collecting will be done at the follow
ing prices: Down town and hotel
district, 81 a month per can; resi-
Dental district, rs cents a month
per can.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-18
Must Protect Germans.

Berlin, May 18.-A report from
Amsterdam says that the Kaiser may
refuse to yield to President Wilson's
note, and that he will politely de-
clare that Germany must continue it's
submarine warfare with the express
hope that America will not fail to
understand that the German govern
ment owes it's people the pledge that
the enemy. will be met, with every
available weapon. It will. not dis;
tavow the @sinking-of= the Lusitania
Responsibility on England.
1t is believed that the entire re-
sponsibility for the tragedy will be
thrown upon England authorities
for permitting Americans to board
the liner loaded with ammunition.
1t is stated that only one torpedo
was fired at the liner.
The American note to Germany has
not yet been officially given out. The
afternoon papers print a version of
the document translated by the Ha-
vas Agency. With the exception of
Lokal and Anzeiger all refrain from
comment. The Tnzeiger says:
Germany will not delay long with
the answer requested, and probably
will reply that in occupying itself
with it's sacred duties it is not to
be disturbed from any side.
"Harmless Packet Boat"
"That the American government
should consider the Lusitania HARM
less packet boat, without taking no.
tice it was really an auxiliary cruiser
and an ammunition steamer of the
British navy, appeared to us as
scarcely believable. But the Ger
man answer to Washington will make
it comprehensive to Wilson in
language as polite as clear, we must
conduct war as we are, conducting it
and conduct it with clear conscience"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-18
Hold NIGHT Sessions.

Although the spring term of court
has been In progress at Grand Rapids
for more than two months it now
seems probable that another four
weeks. will have elapsed before the
calendar will be cleared. Judge
Stanton who last week relieved Judge
McClenahan, is holding. evening ses-
sions in order that the large number
of cases for trial may be. disposed Of
The last criminal case has been tried
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-18
Unclaimed Letters.

List of advertised letters "UN-
CLAIMED" at Bemidji postofice:
Men-Richard Adcock, Mr.. John
Balm, Dr.. E. B. Fredine, Mr.. Carl J.
Hagen, Mr.. Paul McMaster, Mr. AL
bert Nelson, Mr.. Willis Nye, Mr.. S.
S. .Ramstad, Rev. e. SundstrOm, Mr..
Orbie Warrick (2), Mr.. Frank J.
Williams. Women - Mrs. Robert
Campbell, Mrs. Emma S. Cummings,
Mrs. A. G. Smith, Mrs: w. e. Teheair.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-18
PORTUGAL REVOLT
!. CAUsEDBY' ENGLAND
Due Primarily to Fact That Army
Had Been Brought Up BY Britain
and Now Under It's Orders.
OBJECTED TO METHODS USED
New Regime Pledged to Principles Of
Purified Republic anism-Ca Caught
Absolutists Of Guard. -
BY J. w. T. MASON.

New York, May 18.-The revolu
ton which has broken out in Por.
tugal has a direct relationship tc
the European war. tits due pri
marily to the fact that the Portu.
guese army has been brought up by
Great Britain and is now under the
orders of the British government
Much British gold has been paid tt
the Portuguese authorities for theil
troops and the uses to which this
gold has been put caused the Portu.
guese liberals to lead the present re.
volt e-.,= e---.-- =:
The Portuguese do not object tc
the military treaty with Great Brit
ian under the terms of. which Por.
tugal must become q British ally al
call, but they do object to the party
in power using payments by Eng
land for personal and partisan OBJ
jects.
Power Increased.
The Anglo Portuguese alliance
which Great Britain conjured forth
from a secret drawer at the outbreak
Eof the Boer revolt has served to re.
plenish the -. Portuguese treasury
long poverty stricken. This money
has served to increase the power OF
the autocratic and militarist regime
which has been trying to obtain an
increasing hold on the Lisbon gov
eminent since the republic was estab,
lished in 1910.
Increasing deficits, however, made
the work of the absolutists more and
more difficult, until the European wal
began. Then came the opportunity
to obtain financial help from Eng.
land. The pseudo republicans in the
government seized the chance pre-.
scented by temporary affluence to sup
press the struggle for popular iber.
ties and to deny demands for econ.
omic justice. ! I'll.
:. Il: =, .s:;=. Caught Uaaware.ss---~-..@- =.
Butte obtain payments from Eng.
land it was necessary for the Portu.
guese authorities to dispatch large
force of troops to Portuguese East
Africa. Great Britain wanted then
there for use against the Beers il
General Botha's local measures fol
putting down the South African re.
volt had proved unsuccessful. Hence
the absolutists at Lisbon were left
largely unprotected by the army. II
seems, too, that not enough Of the
English gold was used to maintain
loyalty in the navy and among the
small bodies of troops remaining in
Portugal. This probably is the rea.
son why the army and navy are re-
ported to be on the side of the revo.
lutionists.
The absence of an adequately
equipped force to defend the govern.
ment gave an opening to the liberal
leaders. They apparently caught
the absolutists unawares, and the lat
ter fed without delay. The new re.
gime is said to be pledged to the prin-
ciples of purified republicanism
There have been many previous puri-
ty pledges in Portugal.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-18
zEPPELINS DESTROYED
. (Un1tod PresS)

London, May 18.-Three German
Zeppelins which participated in the
attack on London are believed to have
been lost forever, while fourth was
badly damaged. 1t is doubtful if the
last named reaches Germany. One
was downed near Dunkirk, the second
fred upon by French torpedo boat
and fell into the English channel.
The third was shot down in the Gier-
lesch woods in Belgium.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-18
PRIME MINISTER KILLED
(United Prsss)

Lisbon, May 18.-A fresh revou-
ton has started in Portugal. Joa
Chagas, the new prime minister, was
shot by Senator Freitas enroute to
Lisbon and died from his wounds.
The situation in Portugal Is regarded
as being very critical.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-18
PASSENGERS CLAIM TORPEDO
WAS FIRED AT TRANsYLVANIA
UNITED Prsss)

London, May 18.-Passengers this:
morning reported that German sub
marines had shot a torpedo at the
steamer Pennsylvania, but missed
her stern by forty yards. The tor
pedo was fired Sunday afternoon.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-18
Anders0n-Butcher

:. Miss Viola Butcher of Bemidji
and Peter A. Anderson of Puposky,
were married yesterday, at the Nose
LaBounty home, Judge M. A. Clark
officiating -: r..
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-18

Boruch Jesselte, a Jewish woman,
aged 10, who fed to Warsaw in
front of the advancing Germans, also
took refuge in the same city in 1912,
fleeing before the troops of Napoleon.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-18
Crystals of sodium nitrate so pure
and perfectly formed that they can
be used in optical instruments have
been made by a Paris scientist.

A new plobular life preserver to be
strapped upon the shoulders of two
persons can be packed fiat and opened
for use by revolving a crank. xxx.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-18

Pioneer want ads bring results.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-18

Two Wisconsin inventors have pat
ented device to count persons enter
ing street cars by electrical mechan-
ism connected with the steps.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-17

leave the vocation and enter more profitable
field. injurin1 the prosTsss Of education.
Secretary Lane says that in European coun-
tries the profession Of teaching il higher call
ing than it is here. In Germany, Tor instance,
only highly trained men are admitted to the pro-
fession, the result being that the children receive
their schooling from persons who Themselves
have received university training.
No one can blame school teacher for leaving
the professions as soon as better job Is offered.
A teacher has little prospect in the educational
world. Realizing this, many cities and states, in
order to keep their teachers, have instituted in
surance plans whereby the teacher, when she
has outlived her usefulness rs teacher, can re.
tire on an income that will support her. The
teachers pay in annual premiums to support the
fund.
The teachers Of Richmond are asking for the
establishment Of a similar plan here Why thu
school board and certain members Of the city
council should oppose the plan is q mystery The
school board certainly wants to keep 4 higf
class teaching force, and If the adoption of TIL.
plan means the retention of trained teachers
why oppose it?
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-17

Robert Kirtiey. Firman Mccormick
Lisls Null Martin Dolan and 0le1
wolfced d tho high school were It
Hassrstown Tuesday night - Play
basket ban. AAtoa wss dsfsatte II
to H.. Lutte LaAts was at IhdiAaAp
oils, WedAesday.. .Eyefyoody q
Milton. In the Warrington townsnsp
and the Surrounding community, that
can sing are invited to meet at the
Boosters halt. Sunday Afternoon. at }
o'clock to practice music tor the com
munSty Christmas. The Christmas
carols win b . feature. e. p. Jones
will direct the singing. Everybody 10
invited. !. Miss Ethel Turner was .
Richmond visitor Wednesday. The
Eastern Star met at the Gasouic bah
wednesday evening to elect officers.
Lacey Sipple who is in such ~
health has been taken 70 Fort Wayne
to the hospital. Mr.. Sippls was tot
several years an employe Of the Lake
Erie and Western; railway company.
with headquarters at Fort Wayne, and
Is acquainted with the hospital where
he 10 going. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Murley and daughter were ut Rich
mond Wednesday. :. Mrs. Frank Du
0ranrut entertained the Country
ThimbiS club at her home south Of
town. Tuesday Afternoon. A nice com
pany OF the members was present
There were no guests. The hostesd
served nice refreshments. >. .Th On
tsrtainnent committee Of the En-,
broidery club will entertain the mem
bers Of the club and their husbands
at the home Of Mrs. L. H. Warren Fri
day evening The cards Of invitation
read thus: Santa Claus needs some
assistance for our Community Christ
mas tree. Please come at s on Friday
and help him without fee. Mrs
Frank Du0ranrtt was q Richmond
visitor Wednesday. The Boyds will
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-17

Christmas commentaries Christ's
coming into. the world. The supreme
importance of this religious fact has
appealed to the Christians since
earliest times. 1ts appeal to the Ger
manic races was especially strong
The Tsuton poured out his reverence
for the Christ child in poetry and
music which to this day have remain
ed masterpieces and still challenge
successful emulation.
More than . thousand years ago,
important religious truths we're often
conveyed to the inassss IN the form OF
plays which, of course, did not follow
the rules of the classic drama. The
clergy employed this medium because
the laity were ignorant and IN appeal
to the senses was more effective than
one to the intellect. Plays treating OF
events in the life OF Christ, illustra-
lions of his parallels and other re-
ligious topics were thus brought ct.
fectively before the masses. The pre-.
sentation Of plays treating of Christ 8
nativity soon BECAME very popular
One Of the early German nativity
plays is to be offered the public this
evening at Earlham college and Sat
urday evening at the high school aud
itorium by Der Deutscher Verein and
the musical department OF Earlham
college. The proceeds Of the presen.
tation are for the benefit of the North
Fourteenth Street Mission.
When the church dropped the pre-
sentation of plays. they were popular
lied by wandering players and sing.
ers who carried them throughout the
German nation. The nativity play at.
tanned tremendous popularity. due Of
course to the appealing dramatic ele
ments that are to be found in the
Bible story itself. The humble sur
roundings of the Son Of God, the ap
pearance Of the angelic hosts, thei,
conversation with the shepherds, their
visit to the Christ child in the manager
all were elements striking . sympa
thstic chord in the hearts of the listen
ers.
It will be . treat to see the nativity
play given here by the members o.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-17
County Deaths

HAGERSTOWN-Ffank Johnson, q
sofi.in-law Of Mr.. and Mrs, William
ThAlls died Wednesday at the home
WAS due to tuberculosis. He was -
years old. He leaves wife who &C.
companied him to, Camden = few
weeks ago, after breaking up house.
keeping here on account OF his fail.
hsys Fdav .nd t. Ioay ~as the s
home. The funeral will be held Sat.
urday afternoon. Burial in Westlawn
cemetery The Knights Of Pythias
will have charge Of the funeral.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-17
EARLY CITY
HISTORY
Contributions. on the pioneer
days Of Richmond win ap-
pear IN this column daily.

In an early edition OF the Rsvsilll
printed at Cambridge City. 10 found
the following list OF market quotA
lions:
The markets Of December /, 1SA7
re clearly set forth In part - follows:
Flour, $3.75 barrel: wheat. Coo: corn
2sc; oats, 1864 clover seed. $3.50: tim
othy seed. e1.75: potatoes. 20c; ppples
Soc: hams. 7c: shouldsr1. &c: sides
634c: lard 607c; butter, Sd 1Oci
cheese. 7@Sc: EGGS, Sc; chickens
$l.00 per dozen; maple sugar. Sc: Or
leans sugar. 10c: eoifes. %; ,1olasses
50060c gallon; whiskey. zoe gallon
hay; $4.25 Q ton: wood. $1.a5 i cord.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-17
FOUNTAIN CITY

Esther Brooks entertained Sunday
Echo Roland, RebA Lewis, Scott Pat.
tarson. Earl Clarks and George Hill.
-. Echo Roland is visiting In Snow
HILL. s.. Short ChriStmas programs
will be given in the high cchool and
grades ON Dec %. .. Many new books
have been added to the collection in
the W. c. +. U. free library. Every.
one ID welcome to take advantage OF
this opportunity for wholesome read.
ing. Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob -6howalter
are visiting relatives in Kokomo.. Z. 1. .
There 10 IN unusual amount Of in.
terest shown In the revival meetings
being carried on by Rev. Thompson
and Rev. Cory at the Wesleyan
church.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-17
LODGE CALENDAR

Richmond Council, No. IS, 1r. o. U
A. M.-Meets Monday night At 7.s0
Frank Wore. Councillor.
John e. Highley, Rec. Secretary.
Uniform Rank, Jr. o. u. A. M
Meets Tuesday night at 1880 and Sun
day at 2:3O p. m.
Theodore Whitney. Captain.
c. Perry. Company Clerk.
Daughters Of America, Pride O
Richmond Council, No. 15-Meets a
1880 Wednesday evening.
Jennette Wore, Councillor.
Rosetta Hoosier, Rec. Secretary.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-17

At s 6acieet = n. II 30 hAvA Seas
anyway and assist IN nlaking this .
success. 1efs. 0srtfuoe Heeoonan
ana 90 q hSeh0eo1. were roeent
guests o. 1er. and Mr.. VIM Wa1lAee.
south Of IOWA Mas LseA 0eoson
win sntsesaia q sAimlle party. Sat
urday afternooa. :. Henry He's b
having . hath rooW put In at his
homo q West CeAasssviljs strsse. H.
p. Huddlsstea has The contrast.
Mrs. vtno Dooooo WAs Amune Q party
q relatives q din1ar 0unlAy Nh her
brother and wife. Mr.. and Nss. John
Caldwell. at Cambridge CITY. -