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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-26
People Unite In Festival of Song and Gift Giving
Christmas Eve; Bitter Cold Does Not Deter Huge
Crowd Congregating; Bonfires Lend Comfort
MAYOR VANDERSLUlS' ADDRESS
Appearance of Santa Claus Atop the Masonic Temple
Greeted With Yells of Delight Carols Directed
By Hiss Elsie Schmitt
!. .E.@..s saK# ".

Mr.. and Mrs. B. Midi and all their
children were at the community
Christmas tree Saturday evening for
the first time in their lives, it be-
ing the first affair of it's kind ever
staged in this city. That it was a
splendid success is needless to say,
it may be said, just the same.
: ,IColorful and tuneful was the scene
at the intersection of Beltrami av-
.enue and Fifth street where lowered
the giant evergreen, radiant in its
holiday attire of tinsel festoons and
shaded electric bulbs of red Christ
mas bells, white and blue.
At convenient intervals were bon
fires around which grouped hundreds
of spectators of the evenings program
awaiting the opening of the program
and during it's rendition. EARLY they
commenced to arrive, the intense cold
of the night making their stay any
thing but comfortable and many
went and came at intervals, while
many others braved the chill through
out the presentation of the offerings.
" Children Sing Carols.
On the northwest corner OF the in
tersection, sawdust had been sprin-
killed. on the snow and, grouped in
squads, school children sang Christ
mas carols, their childish voices being
lifted in praise Of the Christ Child.
just prior to the opening of the
program and while the crowd was
heaviest red light was FLASHED forth
from atop the Masonic temple and
there was a general craning of necks.
With the light increasing in inten-
.{sity a red capped, red coated and
white bewhiskered individual appear
ed to rise over the coping and
childish expressions of delight and
awe were heard on every hand
Santa Claus.
Cheers for Santa.
Following the appearance of Santa
the heads of two deer peeked over
the parapet and, unable to restrain
themselves yells of delight pierced
the frigid night. Santa was imper-
:sonated by E. E. Mcdonald.
The program itself was sponsored
by Miss Elsie Schmitt, president Of
the Queen Esther society, which
broached the idea of a. community
Christmas tree for Bemidji, and she
was in charge of that part of the af-
fair.
Opening by Mayor.
Opening the program Mayor
Charles w. VandersluiS made brief
address of welcome, he presiding, in
which he said:
"The thought of the Child is up
permost in our minds as Christmas
approaches. For it is the season of
the Child We love it because that
. Fhich is best in us-in you and me
- IS, childlike.
Wand so, at Christmas time, our
hearts are light; our thoughts revert
to the good old days of long ago; our
memories place smiles upon our lips,
!. yet, at the same time, bring tears to
our eyes.
"For, in the sunlit vale Of memory,
: there are faces upon which we shall
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-26
I ALLIED DESTR0YERS
MAKE DARING RAID
ON ENEMY FIGHTERS
(By United Press)

Berlin, Dec. 26.--Four Austro-H Hun
garian destroyers made successful
raid in the straits of Otranto and
sunk two patrols and on the way
back routed six enemy destroyers of
superior speed type, says an official
dispatch today from Vienna.
On the night of December 22 and
% one destroyer of the Indomito
class was routed, one hostile Destroy
er was set on fire, and three others
were hit several times at short
range. One of the allied destroyers
was struck in the hull and another
in the superstructure. Losses of the
raiders include one dead and one
wounded
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-26

Two Harbors, Dec. 26.--William
Towl, former mayor of this city, was
found not guilty of charge of &C
cepting bribe of $40 from P. L.
Fullerton, proprietor of the CONNER
cial hotel, in return for furnishing
protection.
Game Warden August Tabor testi-
fed that he was within hearing when
conversation was held between Full
lerton and Towl in the parlor of the
Commercial hotel on Dec. S, when
Fullerton accused Towl Of having
given the key to the ''blindpig" to
the authorities. SO they could raid
the place. -59#E'- Hs~.~.:
At the time of the conference it
is alleged that Fullerton reminded"
Towl Of $40 given him (Towl) on
Nov 16, 1914. &e2z II Il
Tabor and L. J. Christensen were
concealed in a closet adjoining the
parlor, they claim. Christensen fol-
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-26
SECOND INFANTRY TO
LEAVE BORDER JAN. 4

San Antonio, Tex, Dec. 26.-The
Second infantry, Minnesota national
guard, will be ready to leave Camp
Llano Grande January for home,
General Frederick Funston has an
nounced. The members will travel
to Fort Smelling to be mustered out
of the Federal service.
The Wisconsin brigade headquar-
ters and First Infantry will leave
Camp Wilson here Wednesday and
Wisconsin Field Hospital No. 1 will
leave two days later, according to
The announ cement.
Date of departure for the North
Dakota regiment has not been fixed
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-26

Cause Of Quarrel.
The shooting grew out Of dis
pute over business affairs. The men
owned houses on the same lot and a
quarrel ensued as to who should pay
the taxes. 1t is alleged Polack fired
a revolver four times at Softuzon. one
OF the bullets lodging in the skull
of the victim and the other three go
ing into his lungs, any one of the
wounds being sufficient to cause
death, it being asserted.
Victim Leaves Family.
softuzon was 81 years old and
leaves wife and one child. Polack
is "a years old and unmarried.
The inquest will be held tomorrow
morning at which County Attorney
G. M. Torrance of Bemidji will an
pear for the state and George Eric
son of Spooner and M. J. Hogland Of
Roseau for the defendant.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-26
CHRISTMAS DAY QUIET;
SANTA HERE ON time

Bemidji passed very quiet Christ
mas day. Business was generally
suspended and families devoted them
selves to the observance Of the day.
In many homes there were family re-
unions and the entertaing of members
of the household from points distant
and friends.
Christmas eve saw lighted candles
CLEAN from windows in many homes
in accordance with the ancient GUS
tom, beautiful in it's Interpretation.
Santa Claus arrived on schedule as
a special telegram to the Pioneer
stated, and there was cheer to Be-
midji's people including those to
whom the coming OF Christmas SEEM
ingly held little of interest.
Bemidji Jared we'll this Christmas.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-26
LA CROSSE DEPOT BURNS.

La Crosse, Wis, Dec. 26.-After a
battle of "a hours, iremen are still
pouring water upon the ruins of the
Cameron house and Milwaukee rail-
way station which burned to the
ground Sunday with loss of $780,
900. The fire started in the base
ment. Several guests were compelled
to fee in their night clothes, leav-
ing all their personal possessions be-
hind.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-26
GERMANY FORWARDS.
HER TERMS OF PEACE
(BY United Pressl

Rome, Dec. 26.-Germany has
handed neutral nations, whose servi-
ces she has asked in forwarding peace
suggestions, sealed packages contain
ing specific terms upon which she is
willing to make peace. A report here
says the packets have been sent with
instructions that the contents be
read only in case the entente allies
ask Germany's terms, otherwise to be
returned unopened.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-26

When the grand champion steer,
California Favorite, sold for $1.75
pound as he stood in the ring, it
meant a new record for the "cost of
high living" nearly seven dollars
pound for the best cuts Of this
Christmas baby beef. Many cities
lid. but Detroit will eat the beef.
Never before did q beef steer
bring such a price, $3.50 pound be-
ing the nearest approach to it. Boy
victors of 1owa's Baby beef contests
stood open-eyed while the bidding,
started at cents a pound, jumped
up and up. The sale was made for
the University of California by Clay,
;>obinson & Company in just nine
mina:es. Chicago pAckaxs hd high
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-26

but Nose Greenwald for q Detroit
house added his defiant nickle after
nickle by nod until, "$1.75. pound,
sold," shouted the auctioneer. Wires
went to the automobile city to pre-
pare to parade the grand champion
bought at q price Of 81, $50. For
lous figure.
Not a kernel Of corn had been fed
to this California champion-no
otner grain than barley. In breeding
it was a Hereford sire by a Short
horn dam, stall fed by an Aberdonian
herdsman, Alex Mcdonald. "The
best calf ever shown on the CONT
nent," was the claim by the head Of
the victorious college after paying
tribute to Mcdonald.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-26
''HELP", IS WIRELESS
BY SINKING VESSEL
$50 MILES AT SEA
(By United Press)


New York, Dec. 26.-The steam
ship Maryland was reported sinking
$50 miles off Sandy Hook early this
morning and the revenue cutter
Achusnet and the steamship Savan-
disabled vessel.
Wireless calls for help said the en-
gine room was rapidly filling with
water.
There are two ships named Mary
land listed in the registry, one Brit
ish of $500 tonnage and the other
American of 1899 tons. It is thought
the calls for help were from the lat
ter She left Philadelphia for Lon
don December 23 carrying cargo Of
oil, iron pipe, fibre, paper and mis-
cellaneous cargo of merchandise.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-26
WIRE TRAFFIC IS CUT;
SEVERE .SLEET STORMS
(By United PreSS)

Chicago, Dec. 26.-Sleet storms
have delayed wire traffic in the
northern tier states of the middle
west, Iowa being practically cut off
from all communication. Wisconsin,
Minnesota and the Dakotas are feel
ing the storm effects less severe.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-26
FIRE CHRISTMAS MORNING
DESTROYS SMALL SHED

Fire of an unknown origin de-
stroyed the woodshed adjoining the
house occupied by family named
Heebe on Bemidji avenue, between
Eighth and Ninth street, Sunday
morning at 9 o'clock. Mr.. Heebe is
employed in the box factory and is
preparing to move to- Wisconsin. The
fire department by good work saved
the house from any material damage.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-26
lIOMAN ATTACKED IN HOME
USES KNIFE AS WEAPON

Sioux City, Ia., Dec. 26.-When D.
.. Barr went to his home he found
his wife gagged, bound and locked in
bathroom. A bloody butcher knife
found in the kitchen she said had
been used by her to fight off a man
who attacked her.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-26

his reason for fleeing the poor farm
him.
In brief interview he said he
was going crazy and that his mother
was crazy. He claims to have come
from North Dakota and appears to be
about 40 years old. Some of his toes
may have to be amputated.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-26
Calls for Meeting.

Calls for Meeting.
Berlin, Dec. 26.-Germany's
reply to President Wilson's note
proposes an immediate meeting
of delegates representing the bel
ligerent nations.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-26
SOME NAME IS RIGHT.

Madison, S. D., Dec. 26.-Rev. H.
w. Minish has nominated as the per-
son with the longest name in South
Dakota girl whom he baptized
Hilma Anna Marea Matilda Daniel
son Longwood. Nicholeaus Asmus
Dietrich Scharffenberg held the
honor for some time.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-26
Nick Sutton Is Alleged Victim of William Polack;
Latter Flees Across Border But Returns
and Is Arrested By Police
Dead Man Leaves Wife and Child; Alleged Slayer
Unmarried Both Austrians; Inquest
80 Is Set for Tomorrow Morning
Especial to Pioneer)

spoone Minn 26-A qua the payment of taxes On
jointly owned property here resulted the death Saturday evening
Nick sozon after he alleged have been shot by Polac
Both principals Austans The shooting o'clock
and an hour later softuzon dead in hospital here
Immediately after the firing of the fatal Shots fled across
the Canadian border Rainy River returned and was sd
by Chief of Police Dundas Of Baudette zHxE
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-26
WE'LL BITE. WHAT IS IT?

Vermilion, s. D., Dec. 26.-Four
University of South Dakota co-eds
will wear pedometers in their kitch-
ems during the Christmas holidays
to determine how many steps can be
saved by efficiency in kitchen plan
ming.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-26
GUEST OF SENATOR.

Willard McGregor, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. G. McGregor, spent the day
in. Cass Lake the guest of Senator
William O'Neal and other friends.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-26
POPE PLEADS PEACE.

Rome, Dec. 26.-P0pe Benedict
made a plea for peace in his address
at the Christmas reception to the
Sacred college,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-26
Another Boat Sent.

Washington, Dec. 26.-So serious
does the coast guard consider the
condition of the steamer Maryland
that the cutter Gresham has been
added to those already on their way
to the rescue. This makes four gov
ernment boats on the way.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-26
CALLS
FOR IMMEDIATE
MEETING OF ALL
(BV United Press)

(By United Press)
Berlin, Dec. 26.-Germany's
answer to President Wilson's
peace note was handed to Am
bassador Gerard today.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-08
SURFACE FOR
LOS ANGELES TRACK

Los Angeles. Cal. April Bob Burman,
the noted racing driver. who won secouu
place in the George Washington sWeepstahes'
held on the new Ascot speedway, mere.
few weeks ago has expressed the opinion
that when the track is finished with US
asphalt surface IL VIII undoubtedly be iar
faster than even the Providence course ms
expression follows the sensational dFlfihs
which characterized the above meet. origin
ally scheduled for WashinEtons pirthuay'
but postponed until March 9TH on account
OF rain. ,.,. 81, +ha
track. due TO rain falling upon the OIL Dc
fore it was covered with gravel, necessit at-
ing re-pIourhing. re-oiliug and re-suflaelhs'
and the fact that e was hard macau4lh
lied surface. covered with sharp ciusheu
rock and with fiuo finty screenings: pu- ~
10 protect the course during practice an9
which were not removed the race proven
speedy 49,, -
Tho effect OF the track upon the tires was
much the same as il they had been uIlten
1lnon emery wheels. Goodrich shy ertvW II
tires. which helped 10 make possible ths
startling racing records Of the 1919 season;
again scored a clean sweep. being upon az
the cars which were able TO finish lew
tees OF racing will not have 10 tax tn5 5
memories very far 20 recall how before "
advent OF Silvertowns, such a track Woulu
have converted a race into mere t''e-
changing contest
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-08
AUTO INDUSTRY USES
TELEGRAPHS EXTENSIVELY

LhaL inc auto industry has forced n
higher state OF efficiency than 1-pov-1
IN any other line Of business is tbs
opinion Of George " Dickson nance
ing director Of the factory buildi1r
National cars at Indianapolis.
Dickson says the automobiIe f,d,,-
try had to hew its own wav throngI,
a wilderness OF obstacles, construed ite
own working methods. create ia ov,1
manufacturing and selling plans. and
IN fact pioneer in everything. The in
dustry has had a lightning growth. IFS
business methods have been fast con
donsed and efficient 1t has in fsct
largely been a telegraphic business. II
is nothing unusual for thousands or
dollars worth Of material 10 be bought
by telegraph, there being no time 10
permit letters to do the job. The re-
suit OF all this rapid growth. Dickson
says, has not been chaos but rather
greater efficiency, elimination OF lost
motion. and the creation OF a new
type OF business men who are trained
Tor instant decisions and dispatch I'm
all Of their dealings
Tie same efficiency and advanced
methods so notable in the big automo-
bile factories has been extended to the
retail automobile dealers throughout
the country. They are different than
any other type Of retail merchants as
evidenced by their better grade Of
stores, and their more alert methods.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-08
HENRY FORD MAY TURN
GASOLINE MANUFACTURER

Washington, D. c.. April S.-Dr W. a..
Rittman. inventor of the Rittman
process for cracking the heavier OILS
contained in petroleum to increase me
gasoline yield. has gone TO Detrolt,
Mich accompanied by director Joseph
a. Holmes of the bureau OF mines, 70
assist Henry Ford In carrying out MS
experiments with the Rittman process
They are making the trip at the re-
quest of the motor car manufacturer.
1T is reported in Washington that
Ford is building a special refinery Tor
the Introduction OF the process. II the
experiment proves successful, II Is an
nounced that Ford viii so into the man
ufacture OF gasoline on large scale.
Several motor car manufacturers are
expected to appear before the subcom-
mittee OF the house committee on mines
and mining in connection with the
gasoline inquiry which congress is con-
Quoting. The subcommittee has just
been appointed. It's members are con-
rressmen Vandyke, James and Garland.
The task of this committee will be to
arrange with the authors Of the various
resolutions relating to the gasoline in
vestigation, that they appear before the
committee and arrange, If possible, for
the consideration OF all the measures
at once.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-08
BIG INCREASE IN THE
SHIPMENTS OF PAGES

Very early in the current season the
Paige Detroit Motor Car company an
nounced that it had opened large addi-
lions TO its factory and installed new
machinery and labor saving devices
that would enable il to produce IFS cars
a day. It's production schedule for the
year was announced as approximately
10000 cars.
in spite Of these strenuous prepare
tions and the enormous increase in pro-
duction, the Paige now faces shortage
in Fairfields, the "SiX-46' seven pass
enger model. and although the factory
is working night and day the unpre-
cedented demand for cars has sWamped
it.
on March the number Of orders on
the factory books from Paige dealers
throughout the country totaled s71S
ears. valued al about SfO00,000. Prac-
tically every one Of these orders are for
immediate delivery. This is tremcn-
dous increase over the orders on hand
at the same time a year ago.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-08
ARMY NOW USES
ABOUT ESQ TRUCKS

(Contfnued From Previous Page.)
The .quads' nave a gasoline tank with
a capacity Of % gallons, and a supply
truck. carrying 500 gallons OF gasoline
ACCOMPANIES every truck train This
enables the trucks to reach the Next
can base, where q plentiful supply OF
gasoline is now available. The supply
truck also carries the medical sup
plies.
There are probably $50 trucks now
in the service Of the quartermaster'a
department and probably 40 per cent OF
these are in operation every day.
THE Mexican roads have been
severe test for all the trucks, and
am very much pleased with the show
ing Of the Jefferys. The only trouble
we have had was when an incompetent
driver ran into truck ahead Of him
and deuted his radiator guard.
Mining Companies Watching.
! believe that we viii get much
mining business as a result Of the
good showing Of our 'quads.' for they
are daily demonstrating their ability
10 take all sorts Of grades on roads
that are hardly worthy OF the name.
THE Jeffery factory is now turning
out an average OF p 'quads' a day.
our regular capacity is Is trucks, but
we are rushing things a bit right now.
We are supplying probably two thirds
of these for United States and foreign
army use, but IL is usual for us to
sell half our output to governments
and the other half to commercial con-
Germs"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-08
USING A TRICK TO
SPRINKLE STREET
Phoenix City Fathers Have Modern Appa-
ratus to Prevent Dust StOrms-TrucF
Gives Saffgfaeffou


FROM present indications nothing Is 70
be left undone by the city Of Phoenix that
viii stand in the way Of civic advancement
and municipal economy The board Of pub
lie works OF the Arizona metropolis is in
the van. it has taken the initiative IN their
early adoption Of the motor truck comhina-
ton street sprinkler and fusher-
The motor truck has superseded the
horse in tho fire department. it has taken
the place OF the mule in the collection Of
garbage and various ether departments of
Importance Sanitary and economical street
sprinklinE and flushing IS a question that
has been given concentrated consideration
by some q the most prominent commercial
car engineers I'm the United States.
There were many problems which seemed
insurmountable but they have all been
solved by the big Moreiand combination
sprinkler and flushcr now in regular service
in the city OF Phoenix. The truck is doing
the work Of 20 mules and half that number
Of drivers. an achievement that IS easily
understood when all conditions are consid-
cred.
In the first place the truck is equipped
with 1909 gallon tank. which IS twice the
capacity Of the largest horse wagon in serv-
Zee. This fact alone reduces the necessary
stops for filling Just one-halL
The water is discharged from the truck
under so pound pressure. which IS fur
nished by a two stage centrifugal pump
driven from the power Of the motor, ami
the incoming water Is taken into the tank
az full force. A radius OF so feet f. flushed
by the truck as against only 20 by the vag-
ons. and the speed OF the truck is more
than double that OF the horse equipment. A
feature OF the motor appartus that brings
It's efficiency cven into greater prominence
Is the fact that it can be operated on
double shifts. being used for sprinzlinE I'm
the daytime and flushing at night.
The new sprinkler is equipped with the
Moreland gasifier and distillate fuel Is used
exclusively. It's total cost Of operation for
the double shift will not exceed the cost
Of upkeep Of two teams. The entire street
is covered in one operation and nearly four
times the territory is covered by the truck
than is possihle with team.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-08
NINETEEN CARS SHARE
NEW GUARANTY PLANS

The deferred payment plan recently
,o,,nced by the Guaranty Securities
.lll,.,-.-ooration Of New York is said to Se
~ ~. ~ the greatest steps ever taken
Guard facilitat ting the purchase OF aU-
tornobiles Under the terms of this
~ selling arrangement, purchasers
~ motor cars can buy any one Of 10
gifferent makes Of cars on a monthly
navment basis.
THE Guaranty Plan" as II is called,
c,1 be applied in the purchase Of al
most any car made in the United states.
Tbe list includes practically all Of the
veil known makes and is made up Of
the following: Ford, Overland, Buick,
Studebaker. Dodge, Maxwell. REQ, Chew
roIet. Hupmobile, Cadillac, Hudson,
chalmers, Chandler, Paige. Jeffrey.
TJisseu, Oldsmobile, Mitchell and Oak
land.
with this array Of cars to choose
from, the prospective buyer can Sc
lect his car, make his first payment
when Il is delivered and then make up
the balance in equal monthly pay
ments. There is no additional expense
attached to the transaction other than
a small charge for insurance and in
cidentals and a normal rate Of six per-
Get interest on the deferred payments.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-08
DAVE LEWIS WILL
DRIVE NEW CRAWFORD

Billy Chandler has completed the three
Crawford specials which are to be cam
paigned under his management during the
1916 racing season. All three cars have been
given a road test and one Of them mas
shown los miles an hour on the New horN
4Deedwav The cars represent an invest
mont of $4,000 and are equipped with SIX
teen valve Duesenberg motors. Cnah1ier
two VIII be handled by Dave Lewis ana
Ray Johnson