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The following rescripts have been re
ce!ved from the law court by Charles w
Jones of Augusta, clerk OF courts fol
kennebec county.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-17
ENGLISH AVIAT0RS
ATTACK zEPPEL|NS

London, May 17.-Dispatches re-
ceived here say that eight English
aviators from the Dunkirk station at
tackled and severely damaged the Ger
man Zeppelins which attacked several
points in England, including Rams
gate, last night.
The battle was spectacular, taking
place far above the clouds oyer the
English channel. The aviatOrs were
subjected to terrific fire from the
Zeppelins but escaped without any
damage or loss of life. A Zeppelin
was first attacked by English aviators
along the British coast and was driv-
en- out to sea near the West Hinder
light ships. =
When other ~Zeppelins started 70
appear messages were sent to the
British aviation base at Dunkirk. BIZ
planes darted to the attack and closed
in on the German raiders firing at
close range Two others went above
the Zeppelin and dropped bombs
through the gas tank. This was fol-
lowed by cloud of smoke, indicating
an explosion. =, -
Officials reported that the Zeppelin
: was floating tail downward, appar-
emily helpless, and it is believed lost.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-17
Minnesota Ranks Ninth Among States
In Regard to Registration

Minnesota ranks ninth among the
states of the union in the total num-
Der of motor car and truck registra-
tions, according to statistics compil-:
ed by The Automobile from reports
of state registration officials and
other authentic sources. Besides
climbing from 14th to 9th place, Min
nesota is one of the 10 states that
had gains of over 10000 machines
in 1914. The automobile journals
statistics show more than 100000
cars and trucks were added to the
number in operation in the United
States during the year 1914. An
idea of the steady increase in regis
trations in 1914 may be gained from
the statistics of July 1 and Oct. 1.
On July 1 the total was 1,548,35O
cars and trucks, an increase of 1884,
ATS since the first of the year and
by Oct. 1 these figures had grown to
a total of 1,735,369 cars and trucks,
a gain of 2O3,503 over the figures
reported at the beginning of July.
Since 1911 the number of cars and
trucks in the United States has in
creased from $4,000 to 1,754,57O at
the beginning of 1915, a gain of L..
O77,57O. Production has increased
by leaps and bounds from year to
year to keep pace with the phenom-
email demand for motor vehicles.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-17
new BAND LEADER HERE
H. Vieson, Director of Many Famous
Musical Organizations, to Take
Charge of Bemidji Band.
ASKS CITIZENS FOR SUPPORT

With the rehearsal of tomorrow
night, Bemidji's band will come un-
der the dictatorship of H. Vieson,
a leader of much prominence. Mr..
Vieson arrived in Bemidji yesterday
morning and feels certain that a
splendid band may be developed
here.
II ask the support of Bemidji's cit
izens," said the director, "for with
out cooperation we cannot hope Tor
success. The members of the band
seem enthusiastic and feel confident
that we can send a band to the state
fair next fall which will compare f.
vorably with any there
Mr.. Vieson comes to Bemidji from
Kamsack, Saskatchewan, where he
has directed a band for some time.
His departure from that city was re-
GREETED and he was offered an in
creased salary, but he preferred to re-
turn to the United States.
He is a graduate from one of the
leading Conservatives of music in
Germany and has played with sew
eral of the most famous bands in the
United States, besides directing many
we'll known orchestras. He is a
teacher of piano, violin, all reed and
wind instruments and in addition is
a leader of choirs, choruses and sing
ing societies. Director Vieson is
highly recommended.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-17
BEMIDJI MEN TO ATTEND
Local Knights Templar Will Be Pres
ent at Commentary Celebration.

Bemidji is to be we'll represented
at the 5Oth annual conclave and
semicentennial celebration of the
grand commandary of Minnesota
Knights Templar which is to be held
in Minneapolis tomorrow and We'd
nesday. 1t is expected that more
than 5000 persons, including wives
and families of Knights Templar will
visit Minneapolis during the celebra-
ton. Thirty-one commentaries are
expected to take part in the street
parade in full uniform Tuesday night,
which will be the chief feature Of
the conclave. The Knights will be
arrayed in black and gold braid and
white plumed hats and will carry
swords while in parade. It is ex-
pected that the following knights
will attend:
w. B. Stewart, r. H. Schumacher,
George Kirk, Rev. H. F. Parshall, A.
G.. Wedge, Jr., Thomas S. Erwin,
George Baker, who will be accom-
panied by his wife, D. H. Fisk, E. c.
McGregor, Robert Mitchell, A. B.
Palmer, and John King of Walker
and Lester Bartlett of Cass Lake,
Omar Gravelle and John Morrison OF
Red Lake.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-17
MUNICH DISTRIBUTES FRY
Crookston Warden Places Output Of
Bemidji Hatchery in Various Lakes
of carbohydrates Conditions.
FIRST SEASON PROVES SUCCESS

Fry from the Bemidji pike hatch
cry is being distributed in many of
the lake of this territory and the first
season of the establishment has
proved most successful.
About 900 cans of fry have been
secured at the hatchery, many of
which have been distributed. Last
week William Munich, the Crookston
game warden, who is in the city to-
day, placed IS cans in lakes between
Bemidji and his home city, the cans
holding approximately 1,375,0O0
fish. Sherm G. Bailey, local game
warden, superintendent of the hatch
cry, has placed 1875 can of fry in Lake
Bemidji and the remaining 400 cans
will be distributed in the lakes Of
this vicinity.
II have had ten years. experience
in the fish fry work. The fry taken
from the hatchery at Bemidji is the
best I have ever seen," said Mr..
M uuCll. Oue VI LIe IedSOllS lOi
this condition lies in the fact that
the hatchery is at natural place
along the river and another reason is
because the fry only remain away
from the lake waters for five hours
during the time they are transplanted
from the hatchery to the lake."
: Friday we took the fry from
the Bemidji hatchery at ~ O'clock
and by S o'clock all had been dis
tributed to the, lakes west of here.
near Wilton, Bagley, Lengthy, Foss-
ton and Maple Lake."
Bemidji sportsmen who financed
the establishment of the hatchery
here are much pleased over the sue
cess of the enterprise. The building
in which the hatchery is located was
erected by money raised by subscrip-
ton and was equipped by the State
Game and Fish commission. F. S.
Lycan is largely responsible for the
hatchery's existence. He first real
lied the value of a local hatchery,
interested the commission in the
matter and personally had charge of
the subscription soliciting.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-17
BOYS ROB WHOLESALE HOUSE
Craokerjack, Peanuts and Grape Juice
is Prize of Youthful Thieves.

Thieves, believed by the police to
be boys, entered the Gamble-Rob
son-Bemidji company storage house
some time last night and made away
with a sack of peanuts, some cocoa
nuts and crackerjack. Entrance was
gained by breaking a window in the
warehouse. Several cases of grape
juice, crackerjack and other articles
were opened, every part of the stor-
age being visited by the providers, in
Guiding the candy and cigar room.
A portion of the stolen goods were
found on a hill near the building, in
dicating that the thieves had been
frightened away Chief Ripple is
working on the case and says that
he has located the guilty parties.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-17
Distinct Line Will Be Drawn Between
Gulfight and Lusitania Affair."
Will Not Precipitate Crisis.
TO BE JUSTLY CONSIDERED
Believed That Submarines Will De-
eide Issue Germany May Ask
Americans Use rs. Ships Only.
(Untted Pross)

Berlin, May 17.---It is stated with
authority that Germany's reply to
the note of the United States will
draw distinct line between the Gull
fight and Lusitania affairs, and it is
generally believed that the answer
will not precipitate crisis.
1t is considered here that the sub
marine warfare is an act of self de
Tense and that abandonment is not
likely. It now appears that Germany
will ask that Americans use only
American ships. 1t is believed here
that the attitude of the United States
is friendly, but blinded by latitude
allowed in self defense.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-17
AUSTRIAN BATTALION
CROSSES ITALIAN line
Omitted Press)

Rome, May TIT is reported
that Premier Salandra has summoned
the Italian cabinet for an immediate
session on account of reports that an
Austrian battalion has crossed the
Italian frontier.
A report says that Austrian raid
ers attempted to cross the line and
were repulsed by bayonet charges
One hundred thousand people surged
about the royal palace and war and
foreign offices cheering for war. Ow-
ing to the fact that King Victor EN-
manuel has refused to accept Premier
Salandra's resignation, this action is
taken as indicative that the Italian
ruler favOrs war.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-17
MOTION FOR TEMPORARY INJUNC TON
DENIED;LUMBEk<<< 'NYMuS1pAY1Ax
Plan '%ES FOR FAIR
Officers of Agricultural Association
Announce That Amusements for
Exhibition Will Be Superior.
BIPLANE TO BE AN ATTRACTION

With biplane and many other
attractions of merit being arranged
for, it seems certain that the amuse-
ments to be offered at the county
fair next fall, September Is, 16, II
and IS, will be better than those Of
fered at any previous exhibition.
A meeting of the officers of the
Beltrami County Agricultural asso-
citation was held Saturday night at
which plans for the amusement feat
ures were discussed. Charles Schroe-
der, secretary, is busy with plans and
will soon announce definitely just
what the special attractions will
comprise.
Many improvements are to be made
at the fair grounds during the sum-
mer and they will be made as attrac-
tive as possible. New entrances will
be provided and the fence on the
north side will be removed, the wire
fence of the school farm being used
instead. The safety fence along the
race track will be strengthened and
extended.
Officers of the association realize
the necessity Of a stock amphitheater
and the proposition of financing it's
erection will be taken up with the
board of county commissioners. The
large exhibit building which was
used for the first time last fall will
provide sufficient floor space for the
present and no changes will be made.
Work on the premium list will be-
gin Immediately and very effort will
be extended to make it satisfactory to
all in every detail.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-17
LABOR BUREAUS GIVEN
RAP AT BALTIMORE MEET

Baltimore, Md, May 17.-BefOre
a notable gathering of charity work
ers, philantrophists, physicians and
institutional directors at the annual
conference of charity and correction
workers in session in this city, labor
bureaus were handed rap here to-
day by Prof. George E. Barnett of
John Hopkins university. The speak
er declared that employment bureaus
are all right as far as they go, but
asserted that as means of solving
the unemployment problem perman-
emily they are an utter failure.
Shocking conditions relating to de-
fectives in the state of New Hamp-
SHIRE were revealed by Mrs. Lillian
Carpenter Streeter, chairman of the
New Hampshire Children's commits
sion, who addressed the conference.
Mrs. Streeter said New Hampshire
has no institution for the care of
deaf, dumb, blind, crippled or tuber-
cular children. The legislature is re-
sponsible for this appalling situation,
said the speaker, for despite appeals
of the State Board of Charities for an
appropriation for the treatment OF
unfortunate children, nothing had
been done. Mrs. Streeter added that
though nothing could be spent fol-
defective minors, large sums OF
money were spent every year for tu-
bercular cattle, as we'll as for ar.
mories, woodchuck bounties and sim
| liar schemes.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-17
FRIEDMAN SURPRISES FRIENDS
Accountant Who Recently Located
Here, Returns to Bemidji With Bride

Friends of David L. Friedman, the
public accountant who recently es-
tablished an office in Bemidji, were
much surprised when he returned to
Bemidji this morning, accompanied
by his bride of two days. Mr.. Fried
mann and Freda Josephine Bergstrom,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. N. NJ.
Bergstrom of Eagle Bend, were mar
ried in that city, Saturday. They
will reside in Bemidji. Mr.. Fried
mann until recently was connected
with the Quail company, public &C
countants, Of Grand Forks. -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-17
Note OF UNITED STATES TO GERMANY IS
RECEIYEDINFRIENDL MANNER;ATLANTIC
FLEET REVIEWED BY PRESIDENT WILSON
MILl1IACoMPANY CERTAIN
Guy A. Eaton, State Commander, Says
Bemidji Division Could Be Mus
tered in On Short Notice.
LYCAN RETURNS FROM DULUTH

"Bemidji could have a naval mill
tia company within ten days." said
Ralph B. Lycan on his return to the
city today from Duluth where he
spent Saturday and Sunday as the
guest of Guy A. Eaton, state CON-
mander.
The Bemidji representative spent
most of both days on the training ship
Gopher, the purpose of the trip be-
ing to inspect the work done, that
information concerning requirements
might be given the local young men
who have signed a petition request
ing that company be established
here.
It had been intended to make a
weekend cruise to Allouez bay but
the weather interfered and but a ten
mile trip was taken. About 100
men, including the Duluth militia, a
delegation from the Pine City COM
pany, Mr.. Eaton and Adjt. Gen. F. B.
Wood, who was making a trip of in
Hpection, were on the boat.
Ralph Lycan is chairman of the
committee making plans for the Sc
curing of company and he was
much pleased with conditions as he
found them at Duluth. He has had
three years experience in the service
Of the national guard and states that
the work of the naval militia is much
more attractive and interesting.
He was informed that Commander
Eaton would come to Bemidji early
next week for the purpose of explain
ing more fully the plans and to make
plans for the mastering in of the
company which could take place
within ten days. Mr.. Lycan says
that three cutters, holding about Is
men each, and a motor boat, will be
provided the Bemidji company and
the members will be given two uni
forms and full equipment.
The commissioned officers will be
elected by the company Nearly so
young; men have signed the petition
announcing their desire to enlist and
it is hoped that at least Is more will
do so before the date of Mr.. Eaton's
visit to Bemidji.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-17
President Reviews Fleet.

New York, May 17.-President
Wilson, accompanied by Secretary of
the Navy Daniels, his private secre-
tary, Joseph Tumulty, and other
Washington officials, left the PRES
ident's yacht Mayfower at $3.50 this
morning to review land parade
The Mayfower arrived at New York
yesterday This -is-ttle first event Ia
the big naval celebration scheduled
for the next two days.
On the reviewing stand before the
Public library on Fifth avenue, the
president was met by a large num-
Der of city officials After re-
viewing the officers and jackies of
the Atlantic feet the presidential
party returned to the Mayfower. At
$3.50 this afternoon the Mayfiower
made tour of the fleet at anchor in
the Hudson river.
Dine on Battleship.
Tonight at 1880 o'clock the pres
ident will dine on board the battle
ship Wyoming, with Secretary Dan
iels and other cabinet members. Mr..
Tumulty, Assistant Secretary Roose-
welt, Admiral Fletcher, commanding
the fleet; commanders of the four d.
visions, seventeen captains of battle
ships, Rear Admiral Usher, COM
mandant of the Brooklyn navy yard,
and other naval officers.
Water Carnival Tonight.
At $3.50 o'clock the big water car
nival in connection with the feet
festivities, will be held in the North
river. The MayfloWer is anchored at
72nd street, and the water carnival,
fleet" made up of hundreds of boats
and pleasure craft, will assemble at
l25th street and pass down the river
beside the fleet until it reaches the
Mayfower, where it will turn back
up the river, passing again beside
the battleships. The searchlight dis
play during the carnival promises to
be wonderful.
Tomorrow the president will re-
view the. entire feet as it passes out
to sea. Then the .Mayflower will re-
turn to Washington
While reviewing. the feet Pres
ident Wilson is keeping in constant
touch with the. international situa-
ton. A wireless station has been
equipped at the Hotel Knickerbocker
and another station is located on the
Mayflower. There is special wire
service from the White House to the
hotel. s-s- :a.- =
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-17

the payment of the tax, which was
refused, and now threatens to dis
train and sell the property. Hence
this motion fol a temporary injunc-
tiOn
prior to 1897. the statute pro-
vided that the county treasurer
should file his list of unpaid per-
sonal property taxes on theadrst day
of April, and that the clerk should
Immediately thereafter issue his war
rant. No provision was made for
time after the filing of the list in
which to answer. Even under the
law as it then existed, our supreme
court held in Nelson Lumber Com
pany v. M'Kinnon, 81 MINI. 219,
that:
Even though, by reason of in
Irregularities and omissions, the
tax proceedings are in fact void,
if the distress warrant is reg
ular on it's face it protects the
officer executing it in a reason
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-17
POLK COUNTY VOTING
ON COUNTY OPTION TODAY

County optionists of the state are
taking much interest in the election
being held in Polk county today
Both "wets" and "drys" have put up
a tremendous fight, it being estima-
ted that $4,000 has been spent to
stem the anti-saloon sentiment. The
"drys" expect to win by majority of
from 600 to 1000. Many prominent
speakers have taken part in the cam
paign.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-17
TITANIC LOSS CLAIMS
AGGREGATE MILLIONS

New York, May 17.-Suits against
the Oceanic Steam Navigation COM
pany, ltd.-White Star Line-ar arising
out of the loss of the Titanic for
claims aggregating upwards of $751;
.00O, 700 came up before Judge Mayer
in United States district court today
upon application of the steamship
company to have liability limited to
amount of passage money actually
paid to company.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-17
RAILROAD HEARING ..
IN WASHINGTON

Washington, May 1.-THE Inter-
state Commerce commission today
opened a four days hearing for the
railroads on proposed increased ra-
tings on beer, empty beer barrels,
non-alcoholic drinks, empty bottles,
tobacco, grain, grain products, rags
and waste paper. June 1, to z the
shippers answer will be heard and
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-17

Edward G. Masterman of Moose
head, Maine, is visiting his uncle b.
J. Masterman at the August Jarchow
home. He is % years old and is just
returning from the Panama exposi-
tion in California. This is the first
time he has seen his uncle.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-17
Funeral is Held.

The funeral of John E. Hedeen,
who committed suicide Friday, was
held this afternoon from Ibertson's
undertaking parlors, Rev. J. H. Ran
dahl officiating. Interment was
made in Greenwood cemetery.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-17

John Sather and Charles Taylor
of Brainerd are guests at the Hans
Erickson home
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-17
Received in Friendly Shirt.

Washington, May 17.-Germany
received Wilson's protest against
submarine warfare in a friendly man
ner and the foreign minister treated
Ambassador Gerard with utmost
courtesy. The American note will he
granted every consideration. In this
manner Gerard reported to Secretary
Bryan today. Secretary Bryan is
hopeful that an agreeable reply will
be made.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-17
.WINDHOCk CAP TURE
IMPORTANTLY VICTORY
Most Extensive Accomplishment Of
British Armies During War; eces-
states Heavy Ransom.
ALLIES OFFENSIVE IS SUCCESS
Much Territory is Recovered From
Germans, Fully 5compensating
49,. Losses Received ut Ypres.
By J. w. r. MASON.

New York, May 1.-THE capture
of Windhock, the capitol of German
southwest Africa, by the British
Boer army under General Botha, is
the most extensive victory the armies
of the British empire have won in
the present war. 5
Southwest Africa. is Germany's
principal colony. It has been fost-
cred so long by treasury of Germany
and has seen muclIf German blood
shed in tribal war against Hotten-
tots and Herraras, that the colony has
been considered the very base of Ger
many's future colonial expansions.
Germany must add Southwest Africa
to her crushed oversee trade, as the
principal defeats she has suffered
during the war Southwest Africa,
too, must be heavily ransomed, if It
is to be returned to the Germans by
the treaty of peace. u:
Germans Struck First.
At the outbreak at the war the
German defense of the empires most
important colony was in the hands
Of 5000 police and soldiers and about
as many more German civilians. This
was very inedaquate protection for
territory as large as!Texas and New
England combined. T.
The Germans, however, struck first
by fomenting a revolt among the Beers
in British South Africa. General
Botha, who commanded the Beers
during their war against England IL
years ago, has since become prime
minister of a united Boer and Brit
ish South Africa. He.remained loyal
to the British Empire, when the in
surrection broke out.San subdued
some 10000 of his old comrades in
arms. The Boer premier has full
confidence in the effectiveness of his
work. I
Invaded Africa.
= When the insurrect.an WAS quelled
he headed an expeditiQnary force
which invaded German Southwest
Africa under conditions that severely
tested his genius as a statesman and
military leader. With himself and
the best troops of British Southwest
Africa far away in the interior of
the German colony, conditions were
admirable for a recurrence of the
Boer revolutionary movement. The
only military obstacle was force Of
Portuguese troops in Portuguese
East Africa, which England could
have used in an emergency but whose
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-17

William Heland left last night for
Minneapolis, having been called
there by the serious illness of his
brother.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-17
Many Pledge Support.

Many letters from German-Ameri-
cans have been received at the White
House pledging their support to the
stars and stripes.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-05-17
Invaded Africa.
STATE HAS 67,365 AUTOS

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