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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-03-02
BILL IS fAIR...HAMMOND
Governner Makes Comment Favoring
County Option Measure After Plac-
ing Signature Making It Law.
70 HOLD ELECTIONS SOON

Following the placing of his sigma
ture on the county option bill, an
action which made the law effective
Immediately, Winfield S. Hammond.
governor of Minnesota, made a brief
statement giving his approval to the
bill.
Il read the bill over" he said.
land it looked like a fair bill to me
Some question has been raised as to
how two provisions of the law may
work out. In dry counties it pro-
hibits the sale or storage of liquor
and the question arises whether one,
by keeping liquor in his own house
for his own use, would be violating
the law. But elsewhere it says that
the law is to be construed literally.
so 1 presume it will be construed not
to have any such meaning. The
election features of the law seem fair
and we'll drawn. A difficulty may
arise in some districts in finding rep
resentatives of both factions to act
as election judges as. the law pro-
vides, but the provision is a fair one,
nevertheless
George B. Stafford of MINNEAPOLIS.
superintendent of the anti-saloon
league, said today that steps would
be taken soon to have license cleo
lions in several counties.
Il have received applications from
three counties" he said, "to have the
law put into operation. 4 have res
ceived at least 20 letters from Min
.neapolfs urging that action be start
ed to make Hennepin county dry. In
my Judgment we ought not to take
hasty action in Hennepin, but have
the law tried out first in smaller
communities. e. -
"All reports have received from
over the state show that Minnesota
is af1ame with zeal for temperance.
l believe that within year IS to 80
per cent of the counties will have
license election, and that all but 8
or 10 of the sc Minnesota counties
will be voted dry
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-03-02
MADE IN u. S. A. STYLES
IN DALLAS FASHION SHOW

Dallas, Tex, March MADE in
U. S. A." is the slogan of the Spring
Style show which opens here tomor-
row and will continue for the remain
der of this week. The biggest auto
mobile and accessories show ever
staged in the southwest was the CELL
trail feature of the celebration, while
the drawing card was Enrico Caruso
and several other famous artists in
concerts. The department stores
and many other business houses have
decorated their buildings with flags
and bunting. The principal streets
downtown were gayly decorated and
special efforts have been made to
present many artistic show windows.
Thousands of out-of-town visitors are
expected. .=.s, -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-03-02
47s ARRESTS MADE.
Chief. Lane Files Annual Police Re-
port With City Clerk.

c George Lane, chief of the police
department, yesterday afternoon filed
his report for the past year with
George Stein, city clerk. The report
shows that 473 arrests were made;
that nine commitments were made;
that there were 1877 suspended sen
fences; that fines to the amount vi
$678.32 were paid; that the number
of days committed, totaled 1913 and
that 7s5 persons were given lodging.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-03-02
ENGLANDAPPROY YES Plan
TO s1lA TAI. / GERM | Any

.. London, March 7 2.-The British
public heartily approves of the allies,
new plan to starve out Germany, a
retaliation Of submarine attacks is
cited. England does not specify
whether she will blockade the Ger
man coast. This is believed to be
loophole through which the allies
will back, out because Of the neutra1s'
protest. Some believe the blockade
will never become effective. because
of blockading neutral shipping.
However, it is conceded that the
the greatest ever attempted by. any
nation. ~.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-03-02
GIBBONS Us. M'aooRTY TONIGHT

st. Paul, Mimi, March mike
Gibbons, middleweight champion, and
Eddie McGoorty, of Oshkosh, Wis,
meet tonight In ten-round engage
ment at Hudson, just across the Wis
consin state line. The bout was to
have been held in January, but was
postponed while Gibbons went to Mil
waukee and took the championship
from Jimmy Clabby, Of Hammond,
Ind.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-03-02
IN SESSION TILL THURSDAY
Omitted Prsss)

Washington, March 2.-It is prob
able that there will be continuous
session of congress until Thursdays
adjournment. The remaining tasks
are the ship purchase bill which is
still in the house; rural credits bill,
still being compromised in the SEN
ate; trade commissioners nominations
deadlocked in the senate; naval build
ing program in conference; rivers
and harbors bill, the passage of which
is dubious, and nine appropriation
bills, carrying in all 100000, 900.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-03-02
THREE OFFICERS RENAMED
City Attorney Russell, Water Board
Clerk Kirk and Engineer swinson
Reappointed By Council.
SEX WANTED TO DRIVE TRUCK

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Three Of the appointiye Offices of
Bemidji are to be filed by the same
men who have served during the past
year. This was made known at the
council meeting Of Monday evening
when P. J. Russell was named as citv
attorney for the following wear:
Thomas Swinson, city engineer and
street commissioner, and George
Kirk, clerk Of the water board. Each
OF the appointments was made unani-
mously. r.. .>.<: ~. .-
There was no opposition to the re-
naming of the three men, their rec
ords showing that they have attended
to the various duties of their offices
in most satisfactory and capable
manner. ...@
For the fire truck positions six ap-
pllcations were read, being those Of
William Gaines, W.. H. Tibbetts,
Garry Brennan, Roy Dennis, Ray
mond Kreatz and Glenn Peck. A
vote was taken and Brennan and
Gaines were named. They will al
ternate each month as day and night
janitor and fire truck driver.
Brennan has had charge of the fire
team for five years and his appoint
ment was requested by officers and
members Of the department. Gaines
is an experienced automobile mech
anic and driver. Robert Browning,
a representative OF the Seagrave auto
company, viii to Bemidii With,
in1he next fsw days and will instruct
the drivers ID properly handling the
truck before it is placed in service.
William Pickles was renamed as
city scavenger- e....-.. @..-. :.
With the meeting of last night
three city employees who have held
office for from one to seven years,
were thrown out of positions, being
Joe Harrington, day desk sergeant,
who has served during the past year;
w. A: Walker, who has served as
night Waterman at the city hall for
seven years, and A. A. Carter, who
has served for several years as street
commissioner.
With the present arrangement the
city will save about $4,000 annually
in salaries, ffve-do11ar a month cut
being made in practically every Of
flee and several jobs being done away
with. -. 49, ~
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-03-02
BAND CONCERT THURSDAY.
Excellent Program Being Arranged
for Next Entertainment.

Urged on by the success Of their
last concert, members Of the Bemidii
band are taking much interest In the
entertainment which will be held
Thursday night and an excellent pro-
gram is being arranged. The City
hall was filled to its capacity at the
last concert and the. attendance was
much appreciated by the musicians.
No charge is made for the concerts.
The program will be announced in
the Pioneer. A dance will be given
after the concert. .
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-03-02

Comm Tub Session Postponed
EXT Tuesday.

B. w. Lakin, lesident Of the Be-
midi Commercial club, announced
this morning that there will be no
monthly meeting tonight. it having
been postponed until next Tuesday
night at which time the annual
meeting will be held. Eight mem
bers of the board Of directors are to
be named and officers for the ensuing
year elected. It is important that
as many members of the club as pos
sib1e attend. the meeting. -. .
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-03-02
ATTEMPT TO DESTROY CHURCH.
U1ited Press.

New York, March A plot to
blow up st. Patrick's cathedral was
Frustrated by the police. A lighted
bomb was discovered in the chancel,
twenty feet from the altar, but 1T Is
believed that the lighted fuse was
stamped out Two disguised Italians
were found disguised, acting as :ush-
ers. The attempt to blow up the
cathedral was made during Z o'clock
mass this morning.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-03-02
Oswego and Fond du Lac Not to
Play Series Here.

Although Manager Fogarty of the
Fond du Lac basketball team had
planned to play "a series of games
this week with the strong Oswego
five on the Bemidji floor, the con-
tests could not, be arranged and
local fans will not. be provided OPP
portnnity to see the two teams bat
tie Oswego is now playing in Wis
consin and was unable to come back
to Bemidji. Fond du Lac defeated
Pine River last night, the players 60
ing to Minneapolis this morning.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-03-02
TO PLAY AKELEY.
Palace Basketball Team Schedules
Game for Tomorrow Night.

Tom Newton, manager of the Pa
lace meat market team, announced
this morning that the Ake1ey city
team will play here tomorrow eve
ming. The Palace quint has several
fast basketball players in it's lineup
and as Akeley has established good
record this year the game should be
interesting. The contest will be
staged in the ArmOry.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-03-02

N. W. Sherwood of Turtle River,
who has been suffering from cancer
of the liver and dropsy for several
months, died at his home in Turtle
River, Sunday. He leaves wife.
and several other relatives to mourn
his death. The funeral will be held
Thursday at Turtle River. Mr.. Sher-
wood. was nephew of James Wine
brenner OF Dewey avenue.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-03-02
RETAIN PRESENT FORCE.
George Lane Renamed by Mayor as
Chief of Police Brown to Quit.

No change is to be made in Be-
midji's police force for the ensuing
year, William McCuaig, mayor, an
nouncing last night that he had re-
appointed George Lane, chief, and
Frank Ripple, J. M. Zacharies and
Jacob Brown, patrolmen. Brown will
serve for one month, at the end of
which time he will resign. The mayor
does not expect to fill the vacancy,
retaining but three policemen.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-03-02
Don ALMO CIGARS
A HOME PRODUCT
Bemidj j Smokers Are Anxiously Wait
ing the Placing Of This Master
Smoke" at Local Stands.
DEL BURGESS IS MANUFACTURER
Smoke made in Bemidji" Cigars is to
Be Slogan 'sBetter Than ANY,"
Says Mr.. Burgess. -

The spirit of trading at home, pat
home industry and buying
Made in Bemidji" products has be-
come so strongly imbedded into the
minds of loyal Bemidji citizens that
now the smokers of the town are
smokers league with a
firm determination of smoking no
other than Bemidji-made cigars.
Everything is in readiness. The
stage, is all set. The scenery is in
position. The footlights are lit and
the curtain is ready to rise. All we
are waiting for is the ringing of the
bell, when one thousand male voices
will join in singing, "The Smoking
Of Don Almo," or "How Can Burgess
Do It?' =.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-03-02
JOURNEY TO OTHER LANDS
Illustrated Bible Offered by Pioneer
Reveals Geographical Wonders
Of Foreign Countries.
DESCRIPTION OF PALESTINE

Many of us know the boundaries of
our own state, or at least our own
county, but we little realize the edu-
cational value to be gained from an
occasional hour devoted to reading
of other lands.
Take for instance, Palestine, which
is described as a narrow strip Of
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-03-02
BEER VALUED At
s4,5OODUMPED At
BEMDu BRE VERY
Government 0f6eers, Restraining Or
der No Longer in Effect, Destroyed
7a0 Barrels This Morning.
COVERED FLOOR OF VAT ROOM
Litigation in Conjunction Case Ends
When Company Finds No Purchaser
Whit Kelliher and Deer River.

Az {. - - 2
of the vat room of the Bemidjf brew
cry, 100 barrels Of beer, valued at
$4,000, were destroyed by officers
of the government Indian department
this morning, the contents of every
vat, chip case and key being dumped.
Led by H. A. Larson, chief special
agent, Special Officers ]. P. Brandt
and L. w. Carson, Deputy Special
Officer Harry Prior and Guy Aubol,
deputy internal revenue inspector,
visited the brewery this morning with
II Jester, the manager. .-s..1 T.
Several Watts We're Full.
( Several watts and chip cases were
full and the agents, wading in beer
six inches deep, opened other faucets,
the beer running in placid little
streams to the floor, being carried to
Lake Irving by drain pipes, entirely
covering the shore line with pillows
of foam e
Manager Jester assisted the agents
in destroying his own product.
Restraining Order Dismissed.
More than a week ago Jester in
formed the government that the
brewery company was ready to- sur
render the beer. Since the closing
order went into effect December /,
the brewery has been protected by
a restraining order under which two
carloads of beer have been shipped
from the territory. No purchasers
could be found for the remainder of
the stock, nearly half of which was
ready for shipment. s
Several days ago the attorneys in
the restraining order case stipulated
to dismiss the action.
Revenue Collector Here.
In order that the company would
mt be charged revenue on the amount
OF beer reported to the revenue col
1ector as being on hand, the presence
OF Guy Aubol, deputy collector of
revenue, was necessary today, and he
witnessed the work c. j. Mayer, of
Walker, superintendent of the Leech
Lake Indian reservation, who was
here on business with Chief Larson,
also saw the beer destroyed. Early
this afternoon all of the beer had
found it's way to the waters of the
lake, much of the ice being discolored
Doing Good Business. =
The Bemidji brewery, up to the
time that it was ordered closed, did
an exceptionally good business, SELL
ing between 5000 and 1000 barrels
year. A large case business was
also cared for.
/. .-s Visited Kelliher. r
Last night the agents visited KEEL
liner, large amount of beer, whisky
and other liquors being conf1scated
This afternoon three of the agents
are. at Deer River. @ -~@ $50 ~.
go Two More to Close. s
Information reached Bemidji this
afternoon stating that saloons at Jen-
kins and Pillager had been ordered
to close. gGs5 -
A man; charged with introducing
liquor into Indian territory, was
placed in the county Jail this fore
noon and he will be arraigned before
Judge Simons, United States commits
sioner, tomorrow. .5 *
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-03-02
A Fine Smoke,

The Don Almo is really a fine To-
cent smoke. This is not Mr. Burgess
statement, but the Judgment of men
who really favored another brand Of
cigars. In fact they have urged it's
making and agreed to smoke it. This
is one reason why Mr.. Burgess was
induced to manufacture it. He makes
it in two sizes or styles, with a long,
Havana filler and Java wrapper,
which makes it a pure, sweet cool
Havana smoke. The Don Almo
comes decorated with a beautiful
gilded band, which places it in class
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-03-02

s Casablanca, Morocco, is construct
ing harbor, to cost $4,000, goo to
be: ready in eight years.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-03-02

Turkey last year produced $4,000
bags of canary seed
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-03-02

and u. p Lair 1s,4 -
Audit. P. Lair, s. G. Bailey and
R. E. Miller. :. ~-5- &.,s@
.- Water and Light-R.- q. Miller,
Paul Foucault and F. s. Lyean.
Streets and Walks-Tom Smart, ].
M. Phillippi and Tom Erwin.
Sewers-Paul Foucault, John Mo-
berg and J. M. Phillippi. "
Buildings j. M. Phillippi, Tom
Smart and John Moberg. ~
Fire-R. E. Miller, J. p. Lair and
Paul Foucault. :. =
Parks Foucault, John Mo-
berg and Tom Smart. ..
Printing Moberg, R. E.
Miller and J. P. Lair. -... r.. -
Salaries Tom Erwin, 8. C. Bailey
and Tom Smart ~.
HEALTHY. P. Lair, Paul Foucault
and r. E. Miller. - 1872.
Poor-S. C. Bailey, Tom Erwin and
John Moberg. .---s-.
Purchasing-Tom Erwin, J. n.
Phillippi and s. c.. Bailey.
License Smart, s. c. Bailey
and J. NJ. Phillippi. .... "
Moberg Vice Chairman.
Alderman John Moberg of the first
ward was named as vice-president.
It was decided to hold the regular
meetings every two weeks as during
the past several years.
The council voted to turn the fire
engine over to the fire department
and it will be operated under its d.
rection in the future. City Clerk
Stein was instructed to advertise for
bids for the city printing, care Of
poor and city physician. 49,
Bonds are Fixed.
The bonds OF the various officers
were fixed as follows: Treasurer,
$4,000. clerk, $4,000; clerk water
board, $4,000; city engineer, $1,000,
and scavenger, $500. The three
banks were designated~as the official
repositories for the city. A resolu-
tion was passed allowing the mayor
IA 5000 contingent fund.
Prepare for Re-rating.
Action was taken by the council
which will assure an active cleanup
campaign. There are numerous IRE
traps, dirty Easements and backwards
which will be cleaned and made ready
for the insurance readJustment which
will be made about May first.
TO Help the Band.
E. A. Barker, president Of the Be
midi Merchants association, ap-
peared before the council and asked
THAT aid be given the band He said
that the organization was Imam
cialIy on the rocks" and needed ~
Isistance. Mr.. Barker also referred
/ to the value Of good band to . city
THE size Of Bemidji. A committee
comprising A1dermen Lycan and Err
vim and Mayor ncCuaig was ap-
pointed to devise Z plan by. which
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-03-02

Belgium's annual wheat consump-
ton before the war was $4,000
tons. +. Pa -
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RAILROAD ON TRIAL.

CONTINUED on last paxe).
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Manner Like Girls.
Turtle River Man Dead.

fContinued on last page.
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FAIL TO ARRANGE CONTEST.

CONTINUED on last page.)
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TO Help the Band.

lcontinued o. last IaAl
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cons q
ADVISABLE
OF BOND ISSUE
Recommendation of Alder -atr
Large Lycan is Approved and On
mittee viii Be Appointed.
CITY IN GOOD sHAPR.-nCUAIa
Committee Appointments axe An..
nounced-Couneil to Mset Kvsay
Two Weeks q During last.

Approving the dA11ou
made by Frank s. Lycan, prssident
OF the council, Bemidii's aldermen
Monday night voted that /. eommft-
tee of seven members be nsned 10 In
vestigate the financial eondftion Of
the city and to report ut the next reg
ular meeting as to the advisehi1ity
OF holding a special election for the
purpose of voting on bond issue.
r The sentiment appeared to prevail
among the members Of the e0uneil
that a bond issue election should be
held in order that the warrant in
debtedness of the city might be i'm
mediately paid. President Lycaa was.
given authority to name the COM
mittee, which will include seven men,
one from each ward, one member OF
the Commercial club, one member OF
the Bemid5i Merchants associations
and one member of the council. The
mayor, city clerk and city treasurer
will act as members ex-officfo of the
committee. s17-
Lycan and Mccuaix Talk. ~,
Short addresses were given 4hy
Mayor Mccuaig and Mr.. Lycan IN
which the conditions Of the efty's
finances were reviewed and sugxes-
lions offered Mr. Lycan said that
the citizens will be given . oordisa
welcome at all meetings OF the couar.
Gil and were invited to come and
take part in the discussions and NJ
expressed the hope that the al4ee-
men and other city oncials would
make it a rule to attend the regular
sessions. The mayor stated TINT the
city is in a much better shape thaA
is generally supposed. He Approved
Of the bond issue plan. s,..#
Appointments are M. ssss,
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1915-11-06
Farlas-Overbay

Monday noon at the Catholic
church in this city, Mr.. Frank Fa-
rias and Miss Aroma Overbay were
united in marriage, Rev. Father
Dumarest officiating. Mr.. Farias is
one of the substantial young bust
ness men of the city, and is en-
gagged in the tailoring business, at
which he is an expert His bride
is one of the fascinating young wo-
men of the city and a daughter
of former sheriff Bat Overbay. The
News takes pleasure in extending
to this young couple heartiest con-
gratulations and best wishes, in
which it is joined by large num-
Der of friends.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1915-11-06

Waycrosse, Ga.-Dr. j. II. Latimer,
member of the city council, had an
operation performed TO remove a
No. 6 birdshot from between his
fingers. The shot entered his arm
over eighteen years ago and had
never troubled him until it worked
between his fingers so that he was
unable 10 move them.
Cozad, Neb.-Frankie Gleason,
negro inmate of the Industrial
school, has a healthy appetite for
grasshOpper legs. "They taste just
like tobacco" says frankie, grin
ming.
Merton, Cal-Mrs. Joe Millstead,
60 years old, left here recently on
her first journey in a railroad car.
When she came to California a good
many years ago, she journeyed over
land.
Ceres, Cal-AfteP a separation of
forty-three years, during which he
thought his mother dead, Charles
Manley received a letter from her,
and later visit She had married
and lived at New Canton, New Jer-
sey.
Chicago, III. Pet is a dog, for
merly the property of King Con-
stantine of Greece, and now the be-
loved of Mrs. V. Cory Hamilton, a
society woman of New York. The
other day Mrs. Hamilton smuggled
Pet into local hotel which objects
to dogs as guests. An alert maid
discovered the dog, Mrs. Hamilton
pleaded and offered Si00 if Pet could
remain in the rooms, but the man.
agement refused. Mrs Hamilton
left Immediately for New York.
| Greenwich, Conn.-Clifford Schnell
20 years of age, loved Florence
Jones, also 20. The other night he
placed ladder to her window, down
which she came clad only in her
nightie. Schnell bore her 10 a near
by motor, and they rushed to the
home of the town clerk, who came
forth clad in his pajamas and mar
ried them.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1915-11-06
The World Over

Pekin, China, Nov. death, that
grim leveler of all rank, that still
voiced dispeller of hatreds and war
anger, joined, in the common bonds
of sympathy and sorrow, all the mil
itary representatives of the worlds
warning powers at the funeral of an
American marine, Private William
r. McComb, held here recently.
McComb, a member of the United
States marine corps guard, at the
American legation here, died after
brief illness and was buried in
Plot No. 90, British Cemetery, while
Austrian, Japanese, British, French,
Russian, German and Italian SOL
diers rubbed shoulders at the fu-
neral and gave vent TO the common
sorrow. What matter if the whole
world was at war? Their world =
the Pekin military wOrld-was in
mourning for bill" McCOmb, the
American marine. And so they wept
silently and unashamed, these stern
warriors, as reverently and sadly
they placed floral tributes on the
coffin, and formed in columns OF
squads behind the caisson on which
the body was borne TO its temporary
resting place. The funeral cere-
monies ended, they returned 10 their
various legations TO become enemies
once more. But for one brief mo-
ment all the world had been al
peace so far as military Pekin knew
or cared.
The remains Of Private McComf
will be disinterred in time and ship
ped to the United States for burial
A brother. Robert r. McComb, 4l2l
North Hamlin Avenue, Chicago, Ill
inois. survives.