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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-01-13
Unclaimed Letters.

List of advertised letters "UN-
CLAIMED" at Bemidji postoffice:
Men-Dixon, Mr.. Arthur; Divis, Mr..
Frank; Hagen, Mr.. Einar; Johnson,
Rev. j.; Lambert, Mr.. F. w.; Lang,
Mr.. Frank; Menerichs, T. H.; Miller,
Mr.. A. E.; McCray, Mr.. J. F.; Pryor,
Mr.. Chas. L.; Robertson, Mr. George;
Rosebrough, w. j.; Schafer, Mr.
George; Weishar, Mr.. Jack Women
Anderson, Mrs. Selma; Arnestad, Miss
Anna; Craig, Mrs. John; Cress, Miss
Ora; Hammersley, Mrs. Marie; OLE
son, Miss Ella; Plank, Miss Mar
garet, 60; Qualley, Miss Bertha !;
StulA, Miss Lottie; Thompson, Mrs.
Tillie.
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MANS NECK IS BROKEN
DURING CAMP SCUFFLE

That John Ryan, 80, a wood chop
per, came to his death through an &C
cident, was the verdict yesterday of
the Clearwater county coroner's jury
which investigated the killing. The
accident occurred at one of the Frank
Isaac camps, two miles west of Con-
wick, Monday. Witnesses declare
that on returning to the camp for
dinner they found Ryan, apparently
under the influence of liquor, and
that soon after he began to scuffle
with Adolph Nicholson, another chop
per. Ryan was thrown against
rafter, his head striking in such
manner that his neck was broken.
Doctors Stevens and Bjorneby testi-
fed as to the cause of death. There
were three witnesses and their testi-
mony completely exonerated Nickel
son, who was released.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-01-13
MAY OBTAIN PHONE STOCK
H. D. Brookins, Local Commercial
Manager, Announces Plan Which
Will Benefit Employees.
CONCERNS ALL OF BELL SYSTEM

Several Bemidji employees of the
Northwestern Telephone company are
to take advantage of a plan which
has been made public by the American
Telephone & Telegraph company,
whereby all who have been in the
service of the Bell System for two
years or more may purchase stock of
the company for $11O per share on
| easy terms of payment.
According to the announcement,
which was made by H. B. Brookins.
local commercial manager of the
phone company, no employee can pur-
chase more than one share for each
$500 of annual wages he receives,
nor more than ten shares whatever
his wages
The terms of payment will be $500
per share per month, beginning with
March, 1915, and the quarterly divi-
bends paid on the stock will go to-
wards paying for it after deducting
interest at four per cent per annum
on the unpaid balances.
The American company has paid
eight per cent dividends for seven
years and it is calculated that divi-
dends at this rate and the $500 per
share per month payments by en-
ployes will pay for the stock in full
by November, 1918. Any employe
who so desires can after March l.,
1917, but not before, pay in the bal
ance of his stock and receive his
stock certificates.
Should an employee leave the SER
vice or die before his stock is fully
paid for, the amount he has paid in,
plus the accumulated dividends
Qess four per cent interest) will be
paid back.
The American Telephone and Tele-
graph company is the parent COM
pany of the Bell Telephone system
which operates or connects with
eight and half million telephone
stations throughout the United
States.
1t has about $4,000 stockholders
and 100000 employees. It's issued
capital stock is nearly $35O,OOO, 900
and it quoted on the stock exchanges
at $11S per share.
The company makes it plain that
no employe is under any obligation
to buy any stock, but it is believed
that considerable number of en-
ployes will take advantage of this
opportunity to save little money
every month and invest it in the
business
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=. FOR SECOND TIME !

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Washington, Jan. 13.The house
of representative last night, by a
vote of 204 to 174, refused to submit
to the states an amendment to the
federal constitution to enfranchize
women. r:
The. vote, the second in. the his
tory of congress on the woman suff-
rage issue, came at the close of a day
of oratory, during which many speak
ers were listened to with frequent
evidences of approval and disapprov-
al by packed galleries: -.
The question was brought before
the house on the Monden resolution
to submit a constitutional amend
ment, providing. the right of suffrage
not be abridged q because Of sex"
A two-thirdss affirmative vote
would be necessary to pass the reso-
luton, and it was defeated by ma
jority of thirty. Party lines were
not strictly drawn in the fight,
though Democratic Leader Under
wood, voicing the attitude of his
party on the suffrage state, strongly
opposed the resolution, while Repub-
lican Leader Mann, was one of the
chief speakers forthe suffragists. En-
thusiasm mingled with detection
when Speaker Clark announced the
result of the vote.
The Minnesota vote stood: For,
Anderson, Lindbergh, Smith, Vol
stead, steenerson; against it,, Miller,
Stevens and Davis. -.
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CONCERT ON JANUARY %.
e. Boys Making Preparations for
mt Entertainment.

Members ...< Bemidji band are
making plans for concert which
will be given in the City hall on the
evening of January 49,. Thursday. 1t
is expected that the program will be
one of the best ever arranged by the
musical organization and a large at
tendance would be much appreciated
by the boys, who devote so much of
their time to the work. Alden Rem
frey, director, announced this morn
ing that the low. pitch instruments
will be used for the first time and
that improvement in the music is no.
ticeable.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-01-13
MISS HENRIONNET IN CHARGE
Will Direct Staging Of Comedy for
Benefit Of Associated Charities.

The finance committee Of the Asso-
ciated Charities has announced that
some time during the next month a
comedy, in which home talent: will
take part, will be staged for the
benefit of the organization. Miss
Rubie Henrionnet, Bemidji's talented
elocutionist, will have charge of the
preparations and is to do the coach
ing. 1t is expected that a selection
of play will be made soon and that
rehearsals will begin within the next
week. s."- -->
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-01-13
LUMBER DEALERS
TALK INSURANCE

Omaha, Neb., Jan. 13.-Opening a
three days session, lumber dealers
from over the state gathered here to-
day to attend the annual convention
of the Nebraska Lumber Dealers as
ISOLATION. Leaders of the organiza-
ton say that the association will
probably throw it's influense on the
side of an INSTRUMENTATION insur-
ance law such as agents in some Sec
lions of the state are planning to
bring forward for the consideration
of the state legislature.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-01-13
SANTA MONICA HAS
COMMISSION RULE

Santa Monica, CAL, Jan. 13-San-
city to place itself under the commits
sion form of government. Under the
plan adopted at a recent city cleo
ton, commissioners of public works,
safety and finance will have entire
charge of the city's affairs. Ward
lines will be abolished. The first
election under the new system will be
held in December, 1915.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-01-13
TO ENCOURAGE SHOOTING
AMONG HIGH SCHOOL BOYS

Washington, Jan. 13.-Promotors
of rifle practice among high school
students and other American youths,
and also their elders, will be discuss
ed tonight at the annual meeting of
the board of directors of the Nation
al Rifle association, which offers sew
eral prizes annually of various rifle
competitions.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-01-13
EARTHQUAKE SHAKES
CITY OF ROME

Rome, Jan. 13.-This city was
shaken by an earthquake at an early
hour this morning and although a
large number of residents were Sc
verely scared, it is believed that no
one was injured. Later reports say
many were killed in neighboring
towns.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-01-13
RUSSIANS REPULSED
IN ATTEMPTSAT NIDE

Vienna, Jan. 13.-Oficial reports
at war headquarters here today show
that efforts of the Russian forces at
the Nide river have met with serious
repulses, the Austrian artillery by
stratetically directed movements rak-
ed down the Russian columns with
heavy losses. The Russians finally
retired, leaving dead behind.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-01-13
To Be Church Benefit.

Announcement was made today
that an entertainment will be given
on the evening of January rs, for
the benefit of the Presbyterian
church. Miss Ida Virginia Brown
will be in charge and she will be as
sisted by local talent.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-01-13
Visits Former Home,

Omer Bailey, formerly of this
city, but now of Deming, New Mexico,
and who has spent the past several
days in Bemidji as the guest of rela-
tives, left for his home today. Mr..
Bailey is one of the chief stockhold-
ers in the Alfalfa Land Improvement
company of Deming.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-01-13
WASHINGTON MAY GO DRY

Washington, Jan. 13.-There is a
possibility that this city may be adj
ded to that of the dry" list. A vote
will be taken late this afternoon and
it is expected that senators who voted
against national prohibition. on ac-
count of state rights, favor the pro-
position of making Washington dry.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-01-13
FRENCH PROTECT
PARISBY AEROPLANES

London, Jan. 13.-The activity Of
the German aerial forces was one Of
the chief factors of the fighting yes
terday. During the French assembly
|aeroplanes patrolled Paris, in antici-
patton of German raid. Germans
are daily bombarding Dunkirk.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-01-13
SPECIAL SESSION TO
REVISE TAX LAWS

Richmond, Va, Jan. 13.-The Vir-
|ginia legislature assembled in special
session today, upon call by Governor
Stuart. The only business is to re-
wise completely the tax laws of the
"Old Dominion"
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Will Name Clerk.

A meeting of the school board will
be held today at which member will
be named to take the place of J. P.
Lair, who has gone west for a stay
of several months The board will
likely appoint clerk also, to fill the
vacancy -.s n
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-01-13
= To Have Special Rates.

R. E. Fisher, agent of the Union
cial rates to San Francisco, on &C
count of the expositions in that city
and at San Diego, will go into effect
March first. Round trip tickets,
which will be sold at low cost, will
be valid for three months from the
time of issue.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-01-13
Barrett Given Pardon.

. Albert Barrett, who escaped sew
eral years ago from the st. Cloud re-
formatory,. and who has since re-
formed, married, and is now leading a,
respectable life at Detroit, Michigan,
was given full pardon by the board
OF pardons this afternoon. It was
given on condition of good behavior.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-01-13
TWO new BATTLE SHIPS

ashington, Jan. 13.-The navy
committee of the house this after
noon agreed to recommend the con-
struction of two new battleships next
year, thereby defeating the little navy
contingent.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-01-13

Mrs. H. B. Brookins returned to
Bemidji this morning from Minnea-
polls where she has spent the past
month as the guest of her parents
She was accompanied home by her
niece, Marion Parmelee. .1.-"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-01-13
State House on Fire.

A fire, which might have brought
destruction to the Minnesota capitol,
was discovered by Oscar Arneson,
chief clerk, this afternoon. A car
pet had in some way caught fire.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-01-13
GERMAN VESSELS -.
sunk BY BRITISH

London, Jan. 12.-It is officially
reported here today that two Ger
man submarines, which had entered
into a Dover raid this afternoon, had
been sunk, land batteries being able
to destroy them.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-01-13
OFFICERS INSIST
ORDER BE0bEYED
Place Of Frank Gagnon Visited by In.
dian Agents for Second Time and
- Whisky is Confscated.
REDSKINS ARE BOUND OVER
Plead Guilty to Charge Of introduce.
ing Alcohol Into Treaty Territory
Arrests May Follow.

Twice within the past two days
has the Frank "Spider" Gagnon
place, Third street, been raided by
special officers zof the government
Last night Officers L. W. Carson and
J. P. Brandt went to Gagnon's and
upon searching the back bar found
two pitchers containing whisky.
Tuesday night one pitcher of the
same article was destroyed.
A Soft Drink "Joint."
Since his saloon was closed sew
eral months ago, Gagnon has oper-
ated what was supposed to have been
a soft drink establishment. Reports
continually reached the officers that
liquor could be obtained there and
the Investigations followed. Gagnon
himself was waiting on the trade
when the place was raided last night,
the bartender having been on duty
the previous night.
His "Plant" Far Away.
The officers directed Gagnon to lead
them to his "plant.' He told them
that it was twenty miles in the coun-
try, in vicinity through which no
automobile could travel and prom
Used that he would abide by the or
der of the Indian department in the
future, stating that never before had
he agreed not to sell intoxicants.
Officer Brandt acted as spokesman
for the agents and told Gagnon that
he would be continually watched and
that he would be prosecuted to the
fullest extent of the law should he
again be found violating the govern
ment's order.
Gagnon is the same man who was
convicted of an assault at the last
term of court, a verdict being return
ed in favor of Martin Duer for ST.
200. Duer claimed that he had been
kicked as he left Gagnons saloon, his
leg being broken. s.s.......s-. -. ill.,
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Whisky is Taken Away.

Two lumberjacks in passing a ho=
tel in the downtown district this
morning, dropped into the toilet to
partake of bottle of whisky which
they carried with them. Just as one
touched the bottle to his lips, Officer
Brandt stepped up, showed his star
and took the bottle, confiscating it's
contents.
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GERMANS FEEL INSULTED

Rome, jan 13.-Germans are fee
ing from Italy, it being their belief
that war will soon be in progress in
which this country will side with the
allies. The Germans consider the
Carribaldi Prowdly funeral demon
stration as an insult, but are unable
to resent it.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-01-13

On account of the re-decorating at
the Scott Stewart grocery store, the.
food sale, which was to have been
held there Saturday afternoon, will
be held in the Presbyterian church.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-01-13
Mason Says Kitchener Quotation In
dicates Mental Attitude of
British Public.
RECRUITS TO BE READY IN MAY
Plan is to Secure Prominent Positions
and Begin Offensive Movements
When Reinforcements Arrive.
(By. J. w. T. Mason)

i
not Lord Kitchener is correctly quot
ed as saying that the war won't real
ly begin until May, the mental at
titude thus indicated is entirely rep
resentative of the British public op-
inion.
The war won't really begin until
an English army, commensurate with
the other national forces in size, on
| the continent, has entered the tren-
ches, This is England's belief which
is maintaining British optimism to
the full in the face of Germany's te-
nacious hold on France, Belgium and
Russia.
The participation of England's
million men in the strife cannot we'll
occur much before May, if for no
other reason that because of the diff
ficulty in sending huge force across
the channel. Within a few weeks
the first lot of England's citizen SOL
diers, who volunteered at the out
break of the war, will have COM
pleted their first months training.
Must Have Training.
British military experts declare six
months is the minimum time within
which civilian can be turned into
soldier and it is improbable that
Lord Kitchener will consent to send
ing men to the front under a half
years course of home instruction.
This is demonstrated by the gener-
ally understood fact that only Great
Britian's regular army and some of
her territorials, corresponding to the
American national guard, are now
on the firing line. Not until next
month will the volunteers begin to
go to France. Within a month from
the present date, the exodus will
probably start and will continue in
an uninterrupted stream as the six
months training period of the later
volunteers expires. By spring vast
British force: should be in France,
and by May it ought to be possible
to determine how effective they are
for the stupendous work required of
them.
To Gain Position.
Until British reinforcements ar
rive, it is not probable that serious
offensive will be developed by Gen.
Joffre. The present attacks by the
allies in France and Belgium are
probably only movements to gain ad-
vantageous positions for the spring
forward movement when winter pass
es and England is ready to advance.
If the Germans can hold their
trenches in France and Belgium when
the British attack comes, the trump
card of the allies for an early peace
will have been played and only the
final exhaustion of one side will
bring a decisive result. The most
hopeful outlook for an early peace
would be the success of the allies on
the German frontier.
If after a terrible struggle in the
spring, the Germans are slowly fore
ed out of France and all sides in the
west are on their own ground, peace
| may be far distant. But until the
British have demonstrated what they
can do with their volunteer soldiers,
there seems no chance for an armis-
tice.
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Physicians Governed

Provides that physicians may pre-.
scribe alcohol but once, and then only
in half-pint measures.
Prohibits selling or giving away
OF liquor in any form.
Aims to close all saloons and bars
where liquor is sold.
Authorizes sheri1fs to seize and de-
stroy all ''booze" goods. - 49,. l.,
Provides that wife and children,
whose husband and father has been
injured through intoxication, may
sue seller.
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Indians Bound Over.

uu1auS B0unu UVeT.
At Walker yesterday the two In
dams who were arrested at Bena
Tuesday, were arraigned before Da-
MEL DeLury, United States commits
sioner, pleaded guilty and were bound
over to the next term of Federal
court.
The agents have confiscated liquor
every day during the past two
weeks.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-01-13
BILL FOR St A'TEi
WIDE PROHIBITION
IS INTRODUCED.
Senator Lobeck Places Bill Before
Senate Which if Passed Will Make
Minnesota DRY in'' 1916.
INCLUDES MANY DRASTIC POINTS
Arneson Discovers Fire in State
House-Barrett is Given Full
Pardon by Board.

y One of the most drastic prohibition
measures ever introduced in any leg
lslature; was proposed in the state
senate by Senator Lobeck, of Alex
andrla, this afternoon. The bill is
radical to large degree and if pass
ed will make Minnesota "dry" on the
first day of next year.
Among other things in the bill, the
following are included:. IT.
Provides that no alcoholic LIQUIDS
be manufactured within the state. -
Provides that all railroads be pro-
h1blted from making shipments of
alcohol. >--.
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Paris, Jan. 13.-z-Severe fighting for
positions in the vicinity of Spur 1872
east and west SCISSORS is reported at
war headquarters here this afternoon
The battle is progressing. although
the weather conditions here have not
improved. The Germans have again
been heavily reinforced at Scissors
and Berrybauc, where French caus-
ed numerous explosions amidst Ger
man batteries. .-
. Amsterdam, JAM. According to
news stories here; all German rail
way movements have been suspended
until January Is, that they might be
used for military purposes.
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Eastern Utah advocate. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1895-1915, 1915-02-12
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Eastern Utah advocate. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1895-1915, 1915-02-12

huat Halstead. the great journalist
OF wartimes. went ~ General william
I. sherman's headquarters once for the
latest news FROM the front" Hal
stead was armed with many tine intro
ductory letters. but decided 20 rely
mainly on one given him by Thomas
Ewing. sherman's brother-in.law. Tie
found the general aud presented Ew.
ing's letter. The general opened Il
somewhat lmpatiently. read a few
lines. folded II and said:
'Ah. you come from Ewing. and you
desire 10 have all the latest news. the
next probable move OF our army. Ell
Well. there's train leaving this town
FOR Cincinnati at 2 O'Clock. Here. take
this ticket and step over there aud get
your dinner and then get on that
train"
'weli. but, General sherman be
gan the newspaper man. Hut sherman
waved him on.
Go over and get good dinner. We
have plenty and always strive 10 treat
our friends well. But be sure yon
don't miss that O'Clock trainr and
Halstead obeyed.