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The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-13
HIGH SCHOOL TO
PLAY RED WING
Efforts Being Made to Secure Games
With Last Years State
Champions.

Efforts are being made by the Be-
midi high school basketball team to
secure a series Of three games with
last years state Champions, the Red
Wing high school quint. Dec. q, %
and 23, the games to be playel in
this city. These games, IL secured,
will open the season in Bemidji.
A full turnout of not less than nine
high school players and one or two
old city team men is greeting Coach
Bestul's call every Monday, Wednes-
day and Friday nights and the team
is rapidly getting into condition for
their holiday games. The approach
OF the first game is adding great
stimulus to the energy Of every play
er and regardless of the end of the
tryout period, several Of the teams
regulars are not confident Of their
positions, which makes every practice
grow more tense.
The greatest difficulty before the
team at present lis the ineligibility
of several of the players who are be-
low grade in their subjects. This
requirement is apt to prove disastrous
to the quint.
The conference. composed of high
schools of Northern Minnesota, of
which the Bemidji institution is a
member, requires that every player
be above in all but one subject, and
if a player is down in two subjects
for one week he is barred from prac-
tice until he can keep up in his sub
jects. Several Of the best players
are now on the ragged edge and elm
nations will probably have to be
made before the Winlock, Wash, and
Red Wing SERIES :.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-13
meal OF The NAVY"
MOVIES BEGIN TONIGHT

The first episode of "Neal of the
Navy" entitled "The Survivors" I"
will be shown tonight at the Grand
theater. The serial story Of "Neal
of the Navy" will be published each
week in the Daily Pioneer, the first
installment having been published
last Saturday.
The Bemidji naval militia will be
the guest of Manager Harding at the
theater tonight and every Monday
while the pictures are shown. The
pictures will be in twelve install
ments.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-13
''BIG BEMIDG" Men Meet;
ASK MERCHANTS help
At a meeting of the members of

At meeting of the members of
"Big Bemidg" basketball team
T. : others yesterday afternoon at
the Pioneer office it was decided to
ask the Merchants association or the
Commercial club to assist in getting
a place for games. A number of
out-oftown teams have already writ
ten to several of the players request
ing games and it is hoped to start
the season shortly after Christmas.
It is believed that if the big Be-
midg" team is reorganized that the
team will be strengthened by several
fast players who have come to Be-
midi since last season.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-13
FORD SENDS WIRELESS
TO EUROPEAN RULERS

New York, Dec 13.-From the
peace ship Oscar II, now approaching
Christiania, Henry Ford mas sent a
wireless peace appeal to all European
rulers. The messages called upon
the rulers to let the armies stand
where they are that men might be
saved from another bitter winter in
the trenches. 1t asked that truce be
established Immediately. !:
WAR BREAKS OUT
AMONG PEACE MEN s
Aboard Oscar II, (wireless to Eng
land) Dec. 13.-War has broken out
among the peace delegates on board
the Oscar II. Several are preparing
to quit the party at Christiania and
return to America, alleging that ex-
treme paciicists have adopted an in
sulting attitude to everyone who up
holds President Wilson's prepared
ness program. Ford is doing his best
to prevent an open break One fac
ton alleges that the extreme paci-
flclsts ars using steam roller tactics.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-13

|BAuDETIE Gen Sis
SH0WS65 PER CENT GAIN

Baudette, Mimi, Dec. 13.-There
are 1912 persons living in Baudette,
according to census figures by Judge
A. Schmidt. This is gain of about
65 per cent over the last figures. The
census was taken at the time the mills
closed and it is safe to say that if
taken in: the summer at least 200
additional names would be added. The
last census, taken in the summer of
1910, showed a population of slightly
over 500.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-13
SENATOR OWEN WOULD
REQUIRE WAR VOTE

Washington, Dec. 13. = Senator
Owen of Oklahoma would have. the
Federal Constitution amended to pre-
vent any war Of aggression by this
nation without approval by popular
vote. The Oklahoma senator will
press resolution providing submis-
sion Of such an amendment.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-13
THREE MAKE FILINGS
FOR H0MESTEAOS

Edward Leghtinen and John and
Louis Larson of Little Falls this
morning made filings for homesteads.
Mr.. Leghtinen filed on 1-159-34. John
Larson filed on 27-156-29 and Louis
Larson on 34-156-29, both in Koochi-
ching county.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-13
INDIAN LID AGENTS.
STUB TOES ON CACHE

Hibbing, Mimi, Dec. 13.-After an
entire days fruitless search to sur
prise filters of the Indian lid and
discover secret liquor caches, Federal
Indian agents late Saturday stubbed
their toes on their quarry, dug Of
$4,000 worth of liquor and dumped
it into Sturgeon lake, IL miles north
of here. In the sands along the
lake beach, within a zone 100 yards
long, the searchers unearthed whisky,
gin and rum by the barrelful. In q
similar stretch nearby, numerous
casks and bottles, some of them
bearing the name of former Hibbing
saloonkeeper, were dug up. The
find" was the largest since the
agents have been on the job.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-13
REYNOLDS g. WINTER
RENT GIBBONS BLOCK

Reynolds & Winter, land agents,
have rented the ground floor and
basement of the John Gibbons block,
next to the Markham hotel, on Bel
trami avenue. The Hazen saloon
formerly occupied the floor. Since
the clamping on of the Indian "lid'
the floor has not been occupied.
Reynolds e Winter will move their
offices to the new location this week.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-13
SOUTH DAKOTAN RECEIVES
$578.12 FOR LOAD OF SEED

Volga, S. D., Dec. 13.-Will Bohlke
hauled a load of produce into town
last week which sold on the local
market for $578.12. The load con-
sisted of 62 bushels and II pounds of
clover seed, which brought 1926 per
bushel. Mr.. Bohlke had large
patch of clover which averaged two
bushels of seed to the acre.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-13
GEORGE CHURCH
LEAVES SAW MILLS

George A. Church has resigned his
office as superintendent of the Inter-
national saw mills at Spooner and In
ternational Falls, and will leave the
employ of the company in the near
future. He is to be succeeded by M.
L. Elsmore of Chicago.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-13

Nine billion dollars is the price
American farmers get for their crops
every year, while enough is added by
the middlemen SO that the consumers
pays twenty-seven billion dollars for
the same crop, according to the state
ments Of rural credit and marketing
experts before the Southern CONNER
cial Congress, which opened at
Charleston, 8. c., today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-13
TO PLACE RED CROSS
SEALS ON PACKAGES

In order to increase the sale Of Red
Cross stamps in Bemidji the Stewart
Grocery Co. today announced that on
Dec. 21 there would be placed on
each package that left the store on
that day, a Red Cross seal. The
same plan was instituted last year
and nearly 1000 stamps were used.
It is hoped this year to double the
number Of stamps used and thereby
help the city in securing school
nurse. ...s.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-13
ANDREW WAKEFIELD
SLIGHTLY INJURED

Andrew Warfield was slightly in
jured Saturday evening when car
owned and driven by A.. Lord skidded
into him near the postof11ce. Mr..
Warf1eld was thrown about twenty
feet. The only injuries sustained
were some slight 4eratches about the
face and scalp and a few bruises.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-13
ADMINISTRATION CASES
IN PROBATE COURT

- The petition of final account of tbs
estate of Harvell A. Rust was heard
in the probate court this morning.
Other hearings were for the final ac-g
count of the Sardine S. VanOrnum es-
tate and hearing for administrator in
the John B. Grignon estate.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-13
VILLAGE OF WILLIAMS 49,.
TO HAVE PAPER

The village of Williams, 18 miles
from Baudette, is to have a news
paper. The first issue will appear
January first. It will be called the
Northern Light and S. S. Sherman,
who has successfully conducted a
newspaper in Iowa for thirty years,
will be the editor and publisher.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-13

Final arrangements are being made
today for the marriage next Satur-
day of President Wilson to Mrs. Nor
man Gait at Washington. A New
York dressmaker, preparing wedding
gowns for Mrs. Gait, is at the Gait
home today making the final fittings.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-13

The women of Alberta have won
their fight to save the life of Mrs.
Annie Hawkes. of Mcleod, sentenced
to hang for the killing of Mrs. Stoley.
Announcement was made at Ottowa,
Ont, that the sentence has been COM
muted to 10 years Imprisonment.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-13
SECRETARY LANSING'S
APPOINTMENT CONFIRMED

Washington, Dec. 13.-Secretary
Lansing's nomination was today con-
frmed by the senate.
Senator Chamberlain, of the senate
military affairs committee introduced
bill proposing policy on conscrip-
ton for the United States citizen
army.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-13
FIRE DEPARTMENT
CALLED TO CHIMNEY BLAZE

A small chimney fire at the Eli S.
Arnold home on Thirteenth street
and Park avenue caused a turnout
of the fire department last night at
ten o'clock. No loss was incurred
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-13
BARON SWIEDINSK
ASKS FOR PASSPORTS

Washington, Dec. 13.-It is re-
ported here that Baron Zwiedinsk,
Austrian attache, has asked Secretary
Lansing for his passports after con-.
ference between the two this after
noon.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-13
U. s. NOTE TO
AUSTRIA MOST
EMPHA1IC0F War
Demands Prompt Denouncement Of
Sinking Of Ancona; Act illegal
and lndefensible. /"
DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS
MAY BE BROKEN
Reasonable Time, Perhaps q Week,
to Be Given for Reply Before
Further Action.

Washington, Dec. Americas
note to Austria in regard to the sink
ing Of the Ancona, as made public
here, contained a formal demand by
the United States for prompt de-
nouncement Of the act, characterized
as illegal and indefensible. -
The note also demanded the pun
ishment Of the submarine command
er and indemnity for killing and
wounding innocent American pas
sengers.
The note arraigns the Smelling and
torpedoing of the liner as "inhu-
name, barbarous and wanton slaugh-
ter of helpless men, women and chill
dren."
1t is the most emphatic declaration
coming from the American govern
ment since the beginning of the war.
No attempt was made to conceal
the fact that unless the demands be
Immediately complied with diplomatic
TeldtlOnS between the two countries
would be broken off.
Reasonable time is to be given Aus
tria before further action is taken.
It is believed here that Austria must
accede to the demands within a week.
CAN'T LOCATE OFFICER
OF AUSTRIAN SITRMAprNC
Vienna, Dec. 13.-It became known
here today that the Austrian gov
ernment has been unable to get into
communication with the commander
of the submarine that sunk the An
coma, since that time. This is the
reason for Austria's delay in comply
ing to the American request for de-
tails. ..... T.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-13
AMERICAN DO oCT0R;IS
COMMISSIONED CAPTAIN
FREE MOVEMENT FOR
FRENCH IN GREECE

Salonika, Dec. 13.-SatisfactOry
agreement has been reached by An
gle-French authorities with Greece.
1t calls for free movement of expe-
dictionary forces between here and the
Greek border. 3.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-13

Information received at San Fran
cisco states that the Great Northern
Steamship company liner Minnesota,
which was disabled at sea, Is being
.towed back to that port and will
reach there either late today or Tues
day.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-13
TO BRING ECONOMIC
PRESSURE ON GERMANY

London, Dec. 13.-Lord Cecil, un-
der secretary of foreign affairs, to-
day declared that England intends to
bring all the possible economic pres
sure on Germany to bring the
war to a successful close.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-13
SUBMARINES SINK
sos VESSELS, ! | I CLAIM
AUSTR0-G GERMANS
Teuton Fleet Wanders Unrestrained
in Baltic Sea, Says Berlin Reports
Denying British Claims.
100000 MEN ARE
RECRUITED IN ENGLAND
Mine Explodes in Front Of French
Trenches; Troops Occupy Pits;
No Developments.

Berlin, Dec. 13.-German-Austr
submarines since the beginning of
the war have sunk sos vessels, it was
announced here today. The state
ment denied the British claims of a
complete blockade Of the Baltic sea
and pointed out that the German fleet
still wanders unrestrained in the
| Baltic.
London, Dec. 13.-That three mil
lion men answered Lord Derby's call
for volunteers, was the report in Off
cial circles here today following the
close of the great recruiting cam
paign. r
Paris, Dec. 13.-Germans exploded
mine in the front of the French
trenches at sMesnil in the Champagne
district last night. The French
troops Immediately occupied the pit
dug by the explosion No other de-
velopments are reported today.
BRITISH STEAMER
SUNK; CREW SAVED
| London, Dec. 13.-The British
steamer Pinegrove was sunk today by
a submarine. The crew was saved.
FRENCH TROOPS RETREAT
ACROSS GREEK FRONTIER
Athens, Dec. 13.-French troops
have been retreating across the
Greek frontier since early Saturday,
according to information received by
Greek military authorities. Giegveli
has been evacuated by the Allies.
The retreat of expeditionary forces
is being covered by artillery machine
guns stationed few miles across the
Greek border. It is understood that
no opposition will be offered by the
Greeks f the advancing Bulgars cross
into Greece, Ss -
AMERICAN DOCTOR Is
COMMISSIONED CAPTAIN
London, Dec. 13-Rare bravery
was displayed by DR.. Richard Jett,
Cleveland, o., and Matron Anna Dull
during a Bulgarian attack on the
Serbian city of Pirot, Lady Sibyl
Finley declared today on her arrival
from Salonika She said that DR..
Jett and Matron Dull remained in the
hospital while the buildings were
about all but demolished by shells
and removed the wounded under
heavy artillery fire. Jett was COM
missioned captain of the Serbian
army for his bravery.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-13

w. B. Stewart, county superintend-
ent of schools, left this morning for a
several days. trip through the county
visiting schools.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-13
.TW0 H0ME.nl.N
NYM0RE EDES16>*$,zQ
BYF|RE;LoSSs2,5~
Charles Reinke House Totally De-
stroyed Saturday Night by Fire
Starting From Over heated Stove
PARTIAL INSURANCE
IS CARRIED ON BOTH
Frank Edstrom House, Occupied by
Ted Payment, Burned to Ground
Sunday Night.

TWO fires at NymOre, one Satur-
day and the other Sunday night, did
over $4,000 damage when two houses
were totally destroyed.
The home of~Charles Reinke was
destroyed Saturday night, the loss
being estimated at $4,000. Sunday
night house belonging to Frank Ed
strom and occupied by Ted Payment
was destroyed, the loss being about
$500. Both losses are covered by in
surance.
Gets Beyond Control.
The fire at the Reinke home was
discovered shortly after eight o'clock
by David Lacombe of Mill Park, who
was driving his jitney bus to N.Y.
more. The flames had already reach
ed the roof and the Nymore fire de-
partment was unable to do any ef-
fective work as the fire was beyond
control. Efforts were made to save
some of the furniture without re-
suits.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reinke were not at
home at the time the fire was dis
covered. They were visiting with
friends at Nymore. Mr.. Reinke be-
fore leaving home had banked fire
in stove with tamarack to keep
the house warm until they returned
&c ho1 hot th1 81 ~
when this stove became overheated.
Insurance $1,000.
The home was a large, two-story
frame building and was directly op-
posite the box factory. About $1,000
insurance was carried.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reinke will remain
with friends in Nymore until they are
able to rebuild.
Awakened by Flames.
The Edstrom. house was, found ratire.
by Ted Tayment at ten o'clock Sun
day night. Mr.. Payment, who occu-
pied the house, filled the stove and
WeHL " Ueu early LII Iue eVeuluS.
He was awakened by the flames and
was forced to leave the building be-
fore fully dressed.
The fire department was called,
but the building, which was one
story tar-papered structure, burned
like tinder and was totally destroyed.
No furniture or clothing was saved.
The Bemidji fire department was
not called to either. of the fires.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-13

Among the visitors in Bemidji Sat
urday were Otto Ashby Of Puposky
and Miss Lillian McGregor of Turtle
River.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-13

4udI DoW1uJl OO1ldr Lay was
success and that many out town
people came here on account Of the
bargains offered by merchants is. evi-
dent from the volume of business
done by merchants who entered into
the plan. The Pioneer ,oday re-
ceived the following letters in regard
to Dollar Day.:
Sold Out in Morning.
II wish to let you know the re-
suits received through your co-opera-
tion of our Bemidji 81 day sale. 1t
certainly was remarkable success.
We were unable to handle the crowds
of people and at 10 o'clock Saturday
morning we were completely sold out
in our women's department of all
good on sale at 81, and wish to
heartily commend you and your paper
for your kindly cooperation in help
ing us make a success of this 81 Day
Sale. Yours respectfully, Schneider
Bros Co. Per Chas. Cominsky."
Want More Days.
eve are glad that we participated
in ''Dollar Day" and wish to compli-
ment your paper on the results OBJ
tanned. Our force was busy from
early morning until late at night. Be-
midi should have more Dollar Days
and we'll be with you, whenever your
institution will take the
Initiative. Very truly yours, E. A.
Here is what other merchants say
in regard to Dollar Day:
w. N. Bowser, of the O'Leary-Bow-
ser company-"Business was very
satisfactory. We sold out practically
all our big dollar bargains
David Gill, of Gill Brothers cloth
ing store Business AS azw hole II is
very satisfactory. s #. + r. =
G. D. Backus, of the Bazaar store
"We did big business Saturday."
: w. F. Elliot, Of the Fair Store
"The biggest business we ever had.
That Dollar Day stunt did it.. Pho
neer ads bring results"
Taxed to the Limit.
F. G. Troppman. of the Troppman
department store--"Every department
was taxed to the limit. Dollar bar
gains here were much sought for"
w. G. Schroeder-"A fine business.
Rushed all day."
G. A. Knapp, of the Knapp Shoe
store-"Dollar Day brought us one
of the biggest sale days we ever had.
More than satisfied"
A. T. Carlson-"As big day as
any three days before Christmas. The
best ever and what's more, our Gus
toners were much pleased with the
special dollar bargains"
N. E. Given-"Business in general
was very good. We had many take
advantage of our dollar bargains"
Bring in Lists.
George T. -"Those Dollar
Day ads certainly brought the people
into town Saturday. Our business
was fine, many coming in with their
lists cut from the paper" -...
c.. A. Huffman, of the Huffman &
OLeary furniture store-"We had a
nice business Saturday and benefited
by the large number of people
brought here by Dollar Day." !
E. F. Netzer, of the Netzer drug
store-"Although we did not offer
special dollar bargains, our general
business was good, owing to the large
number Of people brought into town
by them.'' -.....--...--. "a
r. Gulbranson, Of the Bemidji Sup
ply company-"General business was
good. We had calls for dollar bar
gains, but we gave a special 81 dis
count on all purchases of $40. A
satisfactory day as a whole"
I Among the visitors in Bemidii Sat
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-13

SALOONS IN THREE
COUNTIES ARE CLOSED
st. Paul, Mimi, Dec. 13.-As a re-
suit of the county option law, saloons
in Redwood, Todd and Renville coun--
ties were closed Saturday.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-13
MERCHANTS REPORT
GOOD BUSINESS
ON DOLLAR DAY
Letters and Comments Received BY
Daily Pioneer Which Indicate That
Movement Was a Big Success.
MANY TAKE ADVANTAGE
OF BIG BARGAINS OFFERED
Complete Stocks Are Sold Out in
Morning; More Similar Days
Are Urged.

That Bemidji's dollar Day" was
success and that many out-of-town
people came here on account of the
bargains offered by merchants is. evil
dent from the volume of business
done by merchants who entered into
the plan. The Pioneer ,oday re-
ceived the following letters in regard
to dollar Day.:
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-13

n. Gulbranson, Of the Bemidji Sup
ply company-"General business was
good. We had calls for dollar bar
gains, but we gave a special 81 dis
count on all purchases of $40. A
satisfactory day as a whole
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-06-06
Commencement Days
at School and College
- I'VE HrNDRED guests. largel.

r. I'VE HrtSDRED guests. largely
ffom Westchester county and
New York city. attended the clos
ing event OF the Knox School year at
Hudson, a garden party
cid on the school campus at Brookside
lark. The arrangement of the campus
liz beautifully adapted for an outdoor
operctta, The Persian Princess" which
was given that afternoon by the girls.
The costumes. designed by the arts and
crafts teacher. Mrs. Louise Snead. and
xecuted by the pupils of the lower
school. are true to oriental c~olorins
and design and were especially effective
against the natural setting OF the gar
den and forest trees. Thu Elsa Fisher
Quartet OF New York. with Miss Helen
Wright at the piano. accompanied the
songs and solos. which were under the
direction of the vocal teacher. Miss
Elaine Caverins. Tho Incidental
dances were planned and the entire play
produced by the director OF physical
training. Miss Helene THllard. to whom
treat credit Is due for her finished pro
duction.
The 1915 Knox School graduates are
The Misses Arthella A,nswDrth OF
Grand Rapids. Martha Boyer Of Chi
caro-, Roberta Lewis OF ~. Louis. Shi-
geyo Miura Of Toxic. Japan. and Mar
jorts waldron OF San Francisco.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-06-06
ACADEMY.

A large number OF friends OF N,
school. including many alumni. gathered
for the commencement exercises Of the
Mercersburg Academy. Mercsrsburg.
PA, In the ~forty-third semi-annuai dec
lamation contest held on Monday after
noon Henry Morse Clark. rs. OF Otto.
Pa, won for tho second time the frst
prize, The second and third prizes went
to Frederick Henry Knight. Jr.. rs.
Of Sunbury. Pa. and Albert willard
Bromer. rs. OF S~chwenkville. Pa.
The commencement luncheon 10 one Of
the distinctive features OF a MERGERS.
burg class day. The beautiful Keil
Hall dining rooms were filed to the
500 persons being present AT the func-
tion. DR. Irvine. as toastmaster. well
coined the friends and guests In his
usual cordial manner and In turn called
upon the following men and bows for
toasts: The Rev. c. ". Ranck OF Bal
utmos, with visitors nd students nearly
Edgewood Park, Pa, W, A. MCLAUGHLIN
OF the academy faculty, J. r. Conrad
OF P%ittsburg, Pa, II s. knight OF Sun
bury. Pa. William Wren Of Frederick
Md Or. W. r. Adams OF Yochow,
China the Rev, A. ". wolr OF wray.
Col. and T NJ, Howe, rs. Of Cincin-
natl. ohio.
Afteh the luncheon the regular class
day exercises were held under the ma
pies In front of tho south cottage. An
excellent orchestra entertained through
out the afternoon. The following pro-
gramme was presented P~residents ad-
dress, Henry Morse Clark: class his
tory. John Edward Kunkle Jr.: class
grafton, Frederick Henry Knight, Jr.