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The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-05-06
nav AL MILITIA
AROUSES INTEREST
Bemidji Young Men Enthusiastic
Over Proposition and Company
Will Probably Be Secured.
ARMoRY WOULD BE PROVIDED
Trips on Battleships of Pacific and
Atlantic Fleets Part of Training =
Gun Practice on Lake Bemidji.

"The naval militia is to the United
States navy what the national guard
is to the army" said Guy A. Eaton,
commander of the Minnesota naval
militia in a message to the Pioneer
this morning. 81 am greatly pleased
that the situation in Bemidji is so
encouraging for am anxious that
we place company there, max ing
one of the eight divisions allowed us
by the recent legislature"
It was following the suggestion of
Mr.. Eaton that the proposition of a
naval militia. for Bemidji has at
tracted attention, being discussed at
meeting of the Commercial club
Tuesday evening. A committee of
three, Ralph B. Lycan, John M. Her
bert and Ralph Brandon was ap-
pointed to Investigate the sentiment
among young men of the city and
ascertain whether a sufficient num-
ber, between SO and 70, would join.
The committee finds that large
number are anxious to enlist.
Trips on Battleships.
According to the commander,
membership in the militia will give
it's members privilege to training
trips on the great battleships of the
Atlantic and Pacific fleets, with pay.
Regular trips would be made by the
Bemidji company to Duluth where
over-Sunday trips would be made on
the state military ship Gopher -
the boys returning on the early
train Monday morning. The Gopher"
is equipped with three guns, one q
three-pounder, one six-pounder
and one one-pounder. Free trans
portation is given by the state in all
instances.
Lake to Have "Fleet."
Mr.. Eaton says that Bemidji would
be provided with a number of boats
and tow launch for Lake Bemidji
and that guns would be provided for
target practice. The company to be
secured would probably be what is
known as a ''deck company" Du-
|luth,. now has a deck company and
two engineering companies. Pine
City also has a company and one
was organized at Lindstroni last Fri
day, 10 young men enlisting. The
enlistments are for three years.
May Mean Armory.
Bemidji would be given complete
equipment for successful company
1t is also probable that a modern
armory would be provided by the
state. A $15O,OOO armory has just
been completed in Duluth. The
training is a combination of that
provided in infantry, artillery and
naval service.
II think that the naval militia
creates a closer relationship and Of
fers a much greater attraction than
does the national guard" said Mr..
Eaton.
Mr.. Eaton explained that had the
American warships ma de their trip
through the Panama canal that the
state naval militia would have been
given accommodations. Mr.. Eaton
was formerly oil inspector of Mime
sofa and is now being prominently
mentioned for chief of the Duluth
police.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-05-06
Five Make Final Proofs.

Five settlers have made final proof
before Fred -Rhoda, clerk of court,
this week. They were the follow
ing: Gus Sandberg, 100 acres in 153-
80; Joseph F. D. Mullen, 40 acres
in 1880; Joseph Good, 160 acres
in 1881; Morton Bird, 160 acres in
1881 and George G. Bird, 160 acres
in 1881. 81
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-05-06
Elks Meet Tonight

There will be a regular meeting
of the Bemidji lodge of Elks, 1862,
this evening. This will be the first
meeting in three weeks and it is
desired that as many members as
possible be in attendance. IL
H. H. MAYER, E. r.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-05-06
Two Licenses Issued

Two marriage licenses have been
issued at the office of Clerk of Court
Rhoda this week, one being granted
to Ralph Bush and Pearl Thompson
and the other to GUSTAV Sanford and
Hilda AndersOn,
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-05-06

Albert Kaiser, cashier of the Firs,
National bank at Bagley, was a Be
midi business visitor today, return.
ing to his home this afternoon.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-05-06

For purifying water as it is
drawn from the pipes there has been
invented an ozonizer. into which the
electric current is switched as the
faucet is turned.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-05-06
MODERATE EARTHQUAKE FELT.
(uaitsd 1rsss,

Cleveland, May ca moderate !
earthquake was recorded here this
morning from 7:24 to 7:46, but the
location Of It was impossible.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-05-06
Witness Stump Blowing.

A demonstration of stump blowing
and ditch digging was made by the
representative of the Bemidji Hard
ware company and the Pluto Powder
company, several stumps being blown
to atoms and ditch fifteen to twen-
ty feet long being excavated at a
single explosion.
Mr.. Days farm is located about
seven miles northwest of this city,
where he has tract of 16O acres, 25
acres under plow and ten acres clear
ed ready for the plow. Hard work
and persistent effort has made Mr..
Day one of the best known and most
prosperous farmers in this section of
the county. He is still a young man
and his future outlook for develop
ing one of the most modern farms
in the state is bright.
Officers of Club.
The officers of this thriving club
are as follows: L. A. Gould, pres
ident; William Dandlicker, vice.
president, and George Day, secretary
and treasurer. Harry Bowers was
chosen as delegate to represent tt
club at meeting of the county board
of review with view of presenting
more definitely the tax valuation OF
lands in Eckles township. The fol-
lowing were in attendance:
These Were Present.
J. G. McGhee, George w. Day, Mrs.
Leroy Sampson, Violet Bernice Samp-
son, Leona Gould, Celia Brennan,
Charlie Dobson, Leroy Sampson, Mrs.
G. Day, Bruce McGhee, Mrs. George
Brennan, Robert McGhee, Miss Nell
lie Wilson, Mrs. H. E. Bowers, Ar
villa M. Patterson, L. A. Gould, Ole
L. Stortroen, Howard Wilson, Elmer
Dobson, Mrs. Emma L. Anderson,
Mrs. George Wilson, Mrs. j. G. Nc
Ghee, Mr. and Mrs. Barney Gibney,
Mrs. T. J. Brennan, Mrs. Homer Rob-
inson, Miss Carrie Shafer, Miss Nellie
Brennon,, Miss Agnes McGhee, Mrs.
George Dobson, Miss Esther McGhee,
Elizabeth Brennan, Miss Alma Klung-
seth, Mrs. Ole L. Stortroen, Miss
Phyllis Gould, F. G.. Troppman, e..
A. Barker, L. A. Ward, M. D., w. a..
Robinson, George R. Wilson, E. H.
Denu, Lars Emberland, P. A. Nelson,
j. K. Given, Frank Pogue, Frank
Wilson, Frank Brennan, Chester
Wilson, Bert Brennan, David Day,
Winfield Gould, Pluto Powder CON-
pany (H. F. Brown and George
Schroder), Frank Wilson, Chester
Wilson, Frank Brennan, Florence
Brennan, Jimmy Brennan, George
Brennan, M. H. Hazen, r. H. Schu-
maker, G.. w. Harnwell, H. E. Bow
ers, H. G. Robinson, Archie Bowers,
H. c. Baer, Harry Bowers, Jr., and w.
L. Brooks.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-05-06

Dundee, Scotland, now has women
% act as constables.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-05-06
JAPAN MAY START CHINA
WAR ASST DID RUSSIAN
(United Press)

Toxic, May 5, $3.50 p. NJ
Japan has issued an ultimatum
to China, dispatches saying that
a reply must be made by Sun
day.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-05-06
WOMEN OF ECKLES
CLUB SERVE FINE
REPASTAT MEETING
More Than 60 Persons Attend En-
thusiastic Session of Farmers
Development Association.
Young Members Provide Entertain
notwithstanding Talks Given by
Club Members and Visitors.

If the dinners are any better at ono
farmers club meeting than at an
other the women of the Town of
Eckles Farmers Development asso-
citation capped the climax with the
repast set before the guests at the
meeting held Wednesday at the home
of George Day.
More than sixty were present at
this monthly meeting and the pro-
gram given by the younger members
of the club was thoroughly enjoyed,
as were the talks made by the men,
bers of the club and visitors from
Bemidji.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-05-06

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Putnam patriot., 1915-03-05
WORLD s NEWS IN
 CONDENSED FORM

SAN FRANCIScO.-The Japanese boycott instituted at the direction of the Chinese Six Companies, because of Japanis demands on China, is being observed in cities throughout the Paci. tic Coast with the exception of Los Angeles. Cal, and Seattle, Wash.
 WASHlNGTON.-ln regard to re. ports that Count yon Bernstorff, the German Ambassador was to be recall. ed. Secretary Bryan said that the State Department had not been in, formed of any such intention on the part of the German Government.
 RoME.-The Bank of Italy sent to Bologna s5o.0oe,000 in gold coin.
 GALVESTON. TEx-cotton and cotton products valued al sl.ss6. .423 were cleared from this port in five steamships for transatlantic ports. ac- cording 10 figures received from the local cnstom-house.
 PEORIA, lll--A fire here did dam age estimated at S1 .000 naa The Ger man Fire Insurance Building. in which the fire started. was destroyed. the Hamlin, a tNo-story structure adjoin- ing. was destroyed. and the Rouse Buildings and nearby structures were damaged.
 PARiS.-Tne famous Moulin Rouqe Of Paris, was destroyed by fire.
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-05
SPY SYSTEM TRACED.

Now York.-Evidenee that Captain Richard Boy Ed. nominally the naval attache to the German Embassy in Washington. Is really the head Of secret service that covers the United States and Canada, has been forward cd to Washington by the United States Attorneys office and the local Secret Service star. This evidence. 1t is stated on the highest authority. involves several members of the em- bassy stan.
 IL Is understood in government cir cles that several of these dlplomatists will quietly drop out of sight as soon as the excitement over the case of Richard F. Stegler, arrested for pro curing false passport. died down,
 To protect these men from further scandal and the spy system from as thorough an airing as il might other. wise get 1t Is expected that Karl Ru. roede. the head and front of tho scheme to ship reservists hy the scora on false passports, will plead guilty and throw himself upon the mercy og the court.
 A plea Of guilty would make it un- necessary for the government to make public data as to the German organi. xation that the imperial government h Berlin would prefer should mol reach the Allies
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-05
PITH OF THE
 WEEKS NEWS Latest Photographic and Cable Intelligence Epitomized. OLD WORLD AND THE NEW Political Pot Is Bubbline Furiousiy-- News About Ware Thse Are Rag ing and Rumors About Wars
 to Come.
OLD WORLD AND THE NEW
War Bulletins

The headquarters of the Turkish army in Constantinople announced that three of the Allies warships were damaged in the attack on the Dardan- elles defenses.
 With the forts at the entrance Of The Dardanelles battered to pieces, the British and French fleet trying to force it's way to Constantinople Is moving nearer the goal, according to London.
 In the East a big battle along the Russian fortress line which follows rivers almost the whole way from the Baltic to the Carpathians is still unde cided.
 All the forts at the entrance of the Dardanelles have been reduced by the allied fleet.
 Sir Edward Grey, British Foreign Secretary, announced in the House or Commons that Great Britain was in entire accord with Russia's desire for access to the sea. via Constantinople,
 The Germans apparently are now attempting to make their way to War saw from the northwest. and have cap tured the important town of Przas- nysz. They announced they have cap tured there 10000 prisoners and much war material.
 Nicholas Misu, Rumanian Minister to London, soon will return to Eng land. bearing a note assuring the Brit ish Government that the Rumanian army will take the field in April, says the Mathis Bucharest correspondent.
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-05
General

Contractors will appeal decision by the New York Court of Appeals up- holding the law prohibiting the en- ployment of aliens on public works.
 The Oklahoma State Corporation Commission refused to enforce the law empowering it to fix the price of crude oil and prohibit the storing of oil in tanks.
 Experiments are being made in the City Hospital, St. Louis, with narcot- ic sleep, resembling in it's effects the twilight sleep" for the cure of drug fiends.
 Secretary McAdoo announced his purpose to print approximately S50O,- OO0. .00O of Federal reserve notes, to be sent to Federal reserve banks, when demanded through the proper chan nels.
 The fitting out of r lake steamers wintering in the port of Toledo was begun.
 The mystery of the murder of w. M. Gray at Shubuta, Miss, last Sun day. was cleared up when his 12-year- OlG SOIL nay lAOtiuf OtAASoSCQ tO Si4O0l- ing him after whipping he had re- ceived.
 By a vote of 66 to e2. the Minneso- ta House of Represen passed the County Option bill, making prohi- bition a county issue.
 Will Reed, negro. accused of hay ing attacked a white woman. was taken from the county Jail at Kissi- nee, Fla, by 100 armed men and lynehed. His alleged victim was said to have identified him.
 Capt. Perpetti, Lieuts. Pettazini and Orfino Razazza, and eight non-com- missioned officers of the Italian army arrived at New York on the liner Stampalia to join the commission in this country buying horses.
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-05
Foreign

The Province of Quebec Is suffering from the effects of heavy snow and sleet storm that flooded low lying spots in several parts Of the province. Lieut. Co. 8 C. Maritz. the Boer leader who reyolted against the Brit. isA government was captured and sent to Nindhoek. Cape Colony.
 It was reported in London that the Dutch Government sold to Germany 2.o00 tons of banea tin for approxi- mately s2.o0o.ooo.
 The Government Of Denmark pro hibited the use of rye. barley. wheat. hnckwheat and potatoes for the mana- faeture of epirits.
 Insurance rates in London on Am. erican liners crossing the Atlantic were raised to the same level as on British liners. or about one per cent
 The French War Office issued 2 note warning newspapers against pub fishing photographs which might bs made use of by the Germans.
 pr. James F. Donneily of the Amer icau Red Cross mission sent to Ser via, died al Nish.
 Marquis Ornano offered a reward Q 500e francs for the first Zeppelin brought down in France,
 The municipality of Berlin wlil ac eaire file Berlin electrical works.
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-05
Washington

Senator O'Gorman o9ered an amend ment to the naval bill in the Senate appropriating sS,000. 900 to defray the expenses of military and naval ma noeuvres of the port of New York.
 Maj.-Gen. Charles s. Haywood. re tired and former commandant of the Marine Corps, died al his home ln Washington. aged 10.
 The Senate voted 10 put the seed distribution provision back in the az ricultural appropriation bill
 Desartions and leave-breaking iR the Atlantic fleet are decreasing, ac- cording to 8 report received at the Navy Department from Rear Admiral Fletcher.
 Secretary Bryan asked Congress for sSa. 900 to meet war emergencies in protecting American citizens and in terests.
 The Senate foreign relations com nlittee held its last meeting of the session without acting on the Golom- bian and Nicaraguan treaties.
 Admiral Howard recommended to the Navy Department the coQrt-mar- tiaa of i've officers of the batt.eship San Diego, aboard which shere wac sn explosion recently in which several lives were lost.
 Commander John B. Briggs, U. s. N. retired executive officer of the cruiser Baltimore al the battle of Manila Bay,
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-05
Sporting

Fighting Jim Gilmore Of the Federal League has sounded the death knell to the emery bah so far as the out laws are concerned. Jim has instruct cd his umpires to attach S2oo fine on every pitcher found dabbing with 4hls variety.
 Counie Mack announced that Harry Davis would captain the Philadelphia Athletics tp 1915 and act as advisory II nager with ira Thomas, who will have absolute charge of the pitching department.
 Jack Cnrley announced the post ponement of the Johnson-Willard fight until the last of March or the first Of April. depending on the time Johnson arrives in Juarez.
 The worlds heavyweight champion. ship bout between Jack Johnson and Jess Willard at Juarez. on March 6. was postponed.
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-05
GRAND JURY QUIZ FOR GERMAN LINE l
Hamburg American Accused of Pact to Violate u. s. Neutrality
BRITISH FILE A COMPLAINT
Charge That cargoes Were Concealed and False Manfests Applied For Provision for indemnity Against
 Damage Included In Contract.

New York-That the Hamburg Am erieah Steamship Company chartered neutral vessels 10 carry coal and sup plies to German raldiug cruisers. clearing them out of American ports with false manifests and indemnfying their charter parties against loss by capture or damage ln transshipment of cargo at sea Is the basis of com. plaint, the investigation Of which was begun hy ths Federal Grand Jury.
 This dusm ment was drawn by Sir Walter C srteuay Bennett. British Consul General, last fall Il forms only enc Hem iu an investigation in- tended 10 include various breaca es, or attempted breaches, of American neu- traiity
 The Fran and Somerstad, Norwe- gian ships under charter. are thc yes- sells named. Their owner had nota, jag to de Rilh the alleged attempt to coal and s0ppy the German warships, which in this ease were the Karlsruhe and the Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse. Those who had chartered the vessel dealt with the Hamburg American line. it Is charged.
 Attached to Sir Courtenay's com. plaint was copy of an alleged agree meut between Karl Baenz. director. in behalf Of the Hamburg American line and the charter parties. by which the latter were indemnifed against loss
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-05
US. WILL PROTEST
 PLAN OF ALLIES
Extraordinary Infringement of
 This Nations Rights
OPINION OF WASHINGTON
Governments Stand Is That It Finds Itself Confronted With All Dangers to Which 1t Was Subjected Un-
 der War Zone Campaign.

Washington. United States will emphatically protest against the Allies new policy of shutting of all trade with Germany, Austria and Turkey.
 This Government will be obliged to voice it's opposition to this extraor- dinary infringement of it's rights as vigorously as it refused to acguiesce in Germauys threat to destroy neu- tral shipping.
 The disastrous efforts of this new policy and it's legal character are re garded here as equalled only by the operations proposed by Germany un, der the recent war zone decree.
 The result of this latest move by Great Britain and France so far as the United States Is concerned Is this:
 The Washington Government finds itself confronted with all of the dan gers to which it was subjected under the German war zone campaign and in addition Is facing the certainty that it's merchant vessels with cargoes destined for Germany or any other of her Allies will be seized and detained.
 In other words. the United States vessels. which under all rules and pre- cedents of international law, have the right to proceed without molestation, will run the danger of being torped- oed and sunk if they attempt to reach an English port and will be seized and detained if they carry goods sus' pected of being destined to Germany and her Allies.
 It is frankly acknowledged here that United States commerce between these two millstones is in an extreme ly critical situation. The situation IS all the more serious in that Great Brltain's threat does not apply solely to cargoes consigned 10 German, Aus trian and Turkish ports. but to any which are of presumed enemy desti' nation, ownership or origin
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-05
MAKE ARREST OF
 NINE AT SCHOOL
Lads Taken on Charges of
 Throwing Stones
HOUSE WAS BADLY DAMAGED
Action Follows Window Breaking In Peck Street and stoning of Train -Police Declare the Boys Are
 Members of a Gang.

New Haven.-Nine schoolboys who the police charge include members of a gang which for many weeks past has, it is charged, been making 8 prac- tiee of throwing stones at passenger trains passing through the railroad cut sear Cedar Hlll and who stoned a house on Peck street. were taken from their classrooms at Lowell school at Nash and Lawrence street by Pa trolman Ellis Of the Grand avenue station and brought to the precinct on charged of breach of the peace. The lads were arrested in consequence of an investigation into the recent ston- ing of the house on Peck street, own ed by Jason P Thompson Practi- cally every window in the house was shattered The youths under arrest are Joseph Marsh, Harold j. Warner and Elmer A. Warner. Fred R. Jentseh, Norman k. R..nwald. Riley Parillo, Raymond F. Bahr, Mareell Staeoff. and John Gaul. On a number of oc- easions recently trains going through the cut have been stoned and the po- Ice say many windows have been broken. Railroad detectives station cd in the vicinity were unable to lo- cate the lads responsible. Questioned by the police one of the boys Is said 10 have admitted taking part in the stoning of the trains with companions, All of the lads were sent to the or. gauized charities. but with two ex- captions. they were released on bonds.
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-05
Spot Markets At a olanc.
 Grumhlina.

II is the easiest thing in inc world 10 De dissatisfied. Anyone can do it. as the phrase goes. without thinking. But those who really think must agree with Amiel, the philosopher. He counsels thus: ID sspise not vo,,r situation. In it you | sst act srfFar and conquer. From ea cry point on earth We are equally near to heaven and the infinite
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-05
NEWS IN BRIEF

The cost Of the strike to the Colo sa1o Fuel 4 Iron Co. was estimated at s1.250. 900
 Twenty men, exsoldiers of the Uni ted States army, were hired as watch men to guard the large powder plant of the Hercules Powder Co.. st Ken vii. N J.
 Demmett Woodruff, a storekeeper and Glover Moard, his clerk, were sound shot to death in their store at Hamby Station, Ky. Night riders are suspected.
 The possible opening Of The Dardan- ellss was the chief factor in sending inc wheat market at Chicago down more than five cents a bushel.
 Frank Asbury Sherman. for nearly forty years professor of mathemat- ics at Dartmouth College. died al Han. over. \. H., aged 74.
 Fifteen young women enrolled as pupils at the opening Of the house maids branch of the public schools at Kenosha. Wis
 The Logan Natural Gas & Fuel Co, drilled at Swan Township. Ohio, what Is estimated to be a 2.090,oogfoot well.
 The British steamer Ben Nevis sail ed from Washington. N. C.. for Hayre with a cargo of cotton valued at ss56.- GOO.
 Thirty-hye men are held by the po- lice Of Aurora. H., as suspects in the murder of Emma Peterson. aged 22.
 An advance on galvanized sheets of @ ton was announced in Pittsburgh by the American Sheet & Tin Plate Company.
 The New York Court of Appeals al Albany decided that aliens could not be employed on the New York subway work
 The Delaware Senate passed the Mothers Pension bill, framed after the Wisconsin law.
 Labor leaders in a body called on President Wilson to protest against 8 recent order put into effect in the Canal Zone compelling laborers to pay for their own food, light and heat.
 With the American nag painted con spscuously on her hull. fore and af.. the City of Savannah sailed from Brooklyn for Wilmington. N. C.. to take | cargo of 10000 bales Of cotton.
 Jeff Davis, founder Of the Hotel De Gink for unemployed fin New York, asked President Wilson to set aside come public land in Arizona for a Farm De Gink" for unemployed
 The Safety Amorite Co. of Pitts burgh received an order for 250 miles Of conduit from the contractors build Ing the Brooklyn subway, a record size order for conduit.
 President Wilson wrote to Senator Kern and Representative Underwood fayoring the resolution for the pnr. chase of Monticello. the home Of Thomas Jefferson.
 The Leyland liner Bohemian sailed from Boston for Liverpool with large cargo Of army supplies and about 500 horses for the British army
 The steamer Comus reached New York from New Orleans, with eighty seven German refugees from Tslng Tau. China
 A bill permitting horse racing in Texas under the parimutuai system wAs passed by the Texas Senate.
 Contracts for l.000.000 tons Of poeo- hontas coal for delivery in France and England by June 1 were signed.
 Three men entered the Bank of Stuart, Fla, had ID the cashier and escaped with Sf.o90 in stolen auto mobile.
 The Public Health Service in Wash ington announced that 33.000 eases of trachoma, serious eye disease. exist in the Kentucky Mountains,