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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-20
TWENTY.0NE MILLION
DOLLARS FOR SCHOOLS

st. Paul. Mimi. Nov. 2O.-Almost
$2l,7S4, ,421.S2 was provided for the
support OF Minnesota public schools
during the last year. according to a
compilation completed by Christo-
pher Lindahl. chief accountant in the
state department OF education.
The state supplied $4,330, ,433.37 Of
the total, having granted aid Of ST.
942.21457 in addition to apportion-
ments of $2,3SS.21S.7O.
That the respective school districts
raised in tax and bond revenue ST.
453.9SS.45 or an average Of S4.03 for
every dollar provided by the state is
shown further in the statement.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-20
PREPARE TO RECEIVE
-. GOPHER THIRD REGIMENT
(By United Press }

st. Paul, Minn., Nov. 20.--Ener-
getic preparations for the reception
OF the Third Minnesota regiment, ma
tional guard, now at the border, was
being made today. Adj. Gen. f. B.
Woods this afternoon admitted he did
not know when the guardsmen would
arrive. Each soldier will be given q
physical examination, at Fort Shell
ing before being mustered out. This
technicality, Wood said, would not
take long.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-20
MINNESOTA WILL BE
DRY IN TWO YEARS

MoOrhead. Mimi, Nov. 1S.-Min-
nesota will be dry in two years, ac-
cording to Senator F.. Fl. Peterson,
father Of the Minnesota county op
tiOn law" His sole ambition in the
forthcoming session Of the legisla-
ture is the passage Of constitutional
amendment barring the sale Of liquor
within the confines OF the state.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-20
RELIC OF EARLY DAYS
TO BE DISMANTLED

Walker, Mimi, Nov. 20.-The
Leila D." steamer, a relic of the
early days Of Walker when the mod
ern gasoline launch and side
wheeler" steamboats, were unknown
to Leech Lake, is Being dismantled.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-20
SUpREME:CouRT
ADVANCES CASES
lBy United Pressl

Washington, Nov. 20.-The SUI
preme court today granted the motion
to advance the case Of Warner Horn,
alleged dynamiter and German Off
Ger. Horn is accused of attempting
to blow up the Canadian bridge at
the Maine boundary. Horn had ask
ed for a writ Of habeas corpus alleg-
ing that the offense charged is one Of
military nature and therefore cannot
be tried in civil courts.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-20
KELLY IS SENTENCED u
TO CANADIAN PRISON

Winnipeg. Nov. 2O.--Thomas Kelly
Is to spend two and one-half years in
Stony Mountain penitentiary. He
was found guilty Of theft, receiving
under false pretenses in the construc-
tion Of the Manitoba parliament
buildings
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-20
DEER RIVER DEPOT !

Deer River, Minn., Nov. 20,--A
lone unmasked bandit held up the
night agent Of the Great Northern
early Saturday morning, taking the
cash, about $S1. Officers have
good description of him, He used a
small revolver.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-20

Mrs. NJ. Bush and daughter, Mrs.
Mary Bush Brown, and her little son,
Bush Brown, will leave tomorrow for
Red Lands, Cal, whore they will
spend the winter.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-20
CAPITAL And LABOR TO
CLASH AT HEARINGS
9t (By United Press)

Washington, Nov. 20.---Capital and
labor will clash at hearings to be
conducted by the Interstate Com
merce commission in regard to the
Adamson law. The railway execu-
tive committee with Frank Thumbull
as chairman, will direct the railways
arguments. The four brotherhood
heads will argue for labor. j.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-20
l59 PERSONS KILLED
IN MEXICAN WRECK

Laredo, Tex, Nov. 20,-One hun
ed and many were injured in a wreck
on the Inter Oceanic line to Vera
Cruz between Dehesa and San Miguel
yesterday. The engineer ran too fast
over dangerous track.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-20
AAO AAAA 70 HSG1nH CARLISLE COLLEGE

John Summer, an Indian Of the
Red Lake agency, left today for Carl
isle, Pa, where he will enter the
Carlisle university.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-20
M0NASTlR IS EVACUATED BY GERMANS
CITIZENS DISCUSS
JUDICIAL DITCH Is

Fifteen citizens are meeting with
Judge c, w. Stanton OF the district
court this afternoon and are DISCUSS
ing Judicial Ditch No, 25. Several
OF the citizens are urging that the
contract for the ditch be held up to
await action by the state legislature
on the ditch law.
Blackduck, Tenstrike and Remidji
men are present at the meeting.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-20

Herbert Warfield, Harold White.
Claude Bailey, Myron plummer, Leo
Opsahl and DR.. J. w. Diedrich Of Be-
midi, and John Stechman Of Ten
strike returned from Minneapolis
this morning where they attended
the Minnesota Wisconsin football
game Saturday.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-20
FOUR KILLED IN
{ By United Pressl

Santa Monica, Cal, Nov. 20.--While
he ground the reel OF a Keystone
moving picture machine on the race
track Saturday afternoon. Fl. P. Jen-
kins was crushed to death by racing
car. The car. Marmon, driven by
Lewis Jackson, plunged into a crowd
OF spectators, killing it's driver, Har-
old Edgerton and an unidentified wo-
wan. Several persons were injured.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-20
MANY ENJOY SKATING .*'..-. I'D
~~r ON LAKE IRVING

Many persons enjoyed the skating
on Lake Irving Sunday afternoon.
The weather was ideal and the ice
was in good condition.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-20

James Reid, q. L. Oberg, editor Of
the Blackduck American and Sam El-
lies, county commissioner-elect to
succeed j. G. Thompson, all of
Blackduck, are visitors in Bemidji
today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-20
SERbIANS REJOICE
OVER THE CAPTURE
OF CAPITOL , | CITY
BY ALLIED TROOPS
German Statement Says That Evacl-
alton Was in Progress for Sew
eral Days.
DOUBTED IF TEUTONs CAN
ESCAPE ENCIRCLING vISR
Dutch Protest to Germany Against
the Deportation of Belgian
Laborers.
(By United Pressl

Berlin, Nov. 20.-The Official
statement today says that Monastir
has been evacuated by the Germans.
The evacuation was measure pre-
pared for several days. The action
is without military importance New
positions north of Monastir were oc-
cupied by the Germans without being
disturbed by the enemy. New Ger
man forces have arrived in the fight
ing zone. Along the Mongolia front,
the statement said that the Serbian
advances have been repulsed. 49,
British troops in the western part
of the village of Grand Court have
been elected.
The German public is skeptic SO
far as the immediate future is con-
cerned regarding the Washington re-
ports that Wilson may take some
steps for peace.
London, Nov. 20.-The entente
armies have reoccupied Monastir af-
ter a protracted assault. The Ger
mans evacuated it during the night.
Thus the Serbians have been enabled
to re-establish a capitol on their ma
tive soil.
A dispatch from Athens says that
the pursuit Of the Teutons retreat
ing from Monastir is continuing. The
Serbians are enthusiastically de-
lighted.
With rain and sleet interfering on
the SOmme front. the Balkans have
taken the center at attention. It is
doubted if the Teutons can escape
the encircling wise of the allied
flanking.
A news agency dispatch from Ath-
ems says that ministers from Austria,
Germany. Bulgaria and Turkey have
been ordered to leave Greece before
Wednesday.
Sofia, Nov. 20.-The official state
ment says renewed allied attacks in
the Cernabend region near Monastir
have been sanguinarily repulsed.
Amsterdam, Nov. 20.-The Dutch
minister in Berlin has been instruct
ed to notify the German government
of the painful impression that Hol-
land has received as a result of the
deportation of Belgian workingmen
to Germany.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-20
BRYAN WILL NOT T - - i
LEAVE NEBRASKA

(By United Press)
Chicago, ILL.,, Nov. 2O.--William
Jennings Bryan today denied any in
tention of leaving Nebraska.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-20
TWO ARE KILLED lr.
IN TUG EXPLOSION

New York, Nov. 20.--Two persons
were killed and four were injured
when a tug exploded off Green point
this morning
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-20

Judge G.. w. Stanton Of the dis
trict court has returned from a visit
to the Twin Cities.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-20
FORMER BEMIDJ Boy
dies In IOWA CITY
(Special to PiOneer)

~ NOVcN3U5 20 I 1OICC1
=, Charles City. Ia, Nov 20.-Eldon
William Guenther. aged Is. the only
son OF Mr.. and Mrs, e. l.. Guenther,
formerly OF Bemidji. MINI. was sud
denly called by death Thursday as the
result of pneumonia. The funeral
was held Friday afternoon.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-20
ROYAL ARCH MASONS s.
TO H0LD, MEET TONIGHT

The Bemidji Royal Arch Masons
will meet at the Masonic hall tonight.
Work. @
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-20

4 glance at the want oo,umn may
help you ssll Il.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-20

Sofia, Nov. 20.-The official state
ment says renewed allied attacks in
the Cernabend region near Monastir
have been sanguinarily repulsed.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-20

Mrs. H. E. Reynolds and daughter,
Alice, returned Saturday from three
weeks visit in Chicago, Detroit and
various points in Michigan.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-11
TOM WATSON To.
BE INDICTED IN
GEORGIA FIRST.

WASHINGTON, D. c., 11.-Thomas
E. Watson will be indicted and tried in
Georgia first for alleged violation of
federal statutes forbidding the circula-
ton of obscenity. The decision of At
torney General Gregory not to bring
the first Indictment outside of the
state, as was originally contemplated,
has been communicated to- the mem
bers of the Georgia delegation who
recently called upon him to protest
against putting the onus upon the citi
zens, grand juries and feelral courts
Of the state that they would perjure
themselves in a case involving Wat
son.
The department holds that a sepa-
rate offense was committed in each
place under the jurisdiction of the
United States where Watson circulated
his weekly periodical, The Jefferson
ian.
It is. conceivable that if mistrial or
an acquittal meets the departments
attempts to secure a conviction in Geor-
gia, it will continue to bring indict-
ments in other jurisdictions for the ad-
ditional offense of circulating obscene
matter in those jurisdictions.
The answer of MIR. Watson's attor-
neys will undoubtedly be that such
procedure would amount to persecu-
ton and not prosecution, and would be
illegal, since it would be subjecting
him twice to jeopardy for the same Of
fense The department holds, how
ever, that it would be within it's rights
in taking such course. A jury in
North Carolina or virginia might take
a different view of the circulation in
those states of Watson's paper, from
that taken in Georgia.
Attorney General Gregory admitted
to the Georgia delegation belief that
it would be impossible to convict Mr..
Watson in Georgia, because of the poi
itIcal animus that would creep into the
case. He is shaping his course win
a view to securing a trial in some state
where there would be no unusual pref
udice, either for or against Watson
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-11
WESTERN FRONT
IS CENTER NEWS
IN TURBULENCE

LONDON, Feb. 11.-The western
front is the center of military interess
today. Latest reports from the CONT
nent show no signs of Iessening in the
violent struggle which has been going
ou for several days in the vicinity OF
Vimy and Neuville.
Artillery and infantry are partici-
pating in the attacks and counter at
tacks in that region, and hand-to-hand
fighting has occurred at more than one
point. Neither army has been able to
make decided gains anywhere along
the line, advances and retreats since
the inauguration of the present fight
iEg being measures more in feet ana
yards than in any other manner. A
trench gained here and one lost there
probably tells the story of the fight
ing better than any other descrip-
ton, with relative positions practical
ly unchanged.
During today the Germans claim to
have effectually repulsed four French
attacks aimed at trenches recently lost
by Joffre's army, after heavy losses
had been inflicted Berlin dispatches
assert the attacks on these positions
were in great force, and that Ger
man machine guns mercilessly moved
down the charging French columns.
The Paris war office is silent regarding
reported activities to the south Of
Somme.
In Russian violent artillery duel
il which the Slav guns apparently out
range the Germanic defenses is in
progress along the Riga-Dvinsk front.
This bombardment has now continued
more than two days, and may be in
preparation for infantry advances, but
the intention of the Russian command
ders can only be conjectured South
of Dvinsk in volhynia there is little
infantry activity reported, though the
big guns there continue to spray the
Teuton lines
Petrograd dispatches report the cap
turs by Russian troops of command
ing hill between the fortress of Rovno
and LItsk. The laest authoritative
advioes from Teuton sources claim the
Russians have been held in their old
positions in Galicia, and ON the Bessa-
rabian frontier, despite desperate at
tempts to advance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-11
ALABAM|ANS FIGHT
Fur LIQUOR BILLS

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. IL
Judge Samuel D. Weakley, one of the
authors OF the Alabama prohibition
laws, heads delegation from the
general assembly of that state which
appeared before the house postal COM
mittee today to recommend the pas
sage of the Abercrombie anti-liquor
advertising bill. The Abercrombie
bill seeks to bar from the United
States mails all publications carrying
liquor advertising of any description.
The bill was drawn by Representative
Abercrombie in an endeavor to further
strengthen the prohibition laws of Ala
bama and other Southern states, and
has attracted considerable favorable
comment in that section. Representa-
tive Abercrombie is representative-at-
large from Alabama, a member of the
committee on education, and although
serving his first term in congress, has
already taken high rank among the
membership of the lower house.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-11
GARRISON QUITS.
THE CABINET IN
FIGHT FOR ARMY

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. IL
President Wilson is today considering
two or three men for appointment TO
the cabinet vacancy caused by the un-
expected resignation yesterday of Sec
retary of War Lindley M. Garrison.
Neither of the men under considera-
,tion at this time is Southerner, it is
stated in well-informed circles, and
the belief is prevalent that the ap-
pointment will not go to representa-
tive of that section.
While Secretary of the Interior
Lane is known to be among those be-
ing considered by the president for
appointment to the war portfolio, it
is definitely known that 10 appoint
ment will be decided upon until the
qualifications of all those under con-
sideration have been fully weighed
by the chief executive. 1t is probable
that Garrison's successor will be
chosen more because of fitaess to dis
charge the duties of the office in time
of crisis than because of political con-
siderations.
Secretary Garrison rendered his res
ignation because President Wilson de-
clined to insist upon Congress passing
the continental army scheme without
compromise of any kind. This scheme
was a favorite measure with the retir-
ing war secretary, and rather than sac
rifice any portion of the proposed
measure in Difference to the wishes OF
congress he decided to quit the cab
met. A further cause for friction be
tween the president of Garrison were
differences of opinion regarding Phil
ippines independence as outlined IN
the Clarke amendment to the adminis-
tration Philippines measure. The
amendment, which has already passed
both houses of congress, provides for
he freedom of the islands within four
years, and Secretary Garrison strenu>
ously objected to such course. The
resignation of assistant Secretary
Breckenridge was rendered through
loyalty to his chief, and as an express
ion of approval of the policies advo-
Gated by Garrison.
Supporters of the president COM
menting on Garrison's withdrawal this
afternoon asserted Wilson and Garri-
son had agreed on the underlying prin-
ciples of both the military and Phil
ippines questions they differed con-
corning methods for attaining the ends
sougth.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-11
YAQU| INDIANS ARE
O|SARMEO ON LINE

DOUGLAS, Ariz., Feb. 1.-THE cap
ure of a large number of Yaqui Indians
and the disarming of ohers belonging
to a band of several hundred who
several days ago raided San Fernando.
Sonora, has been effected by Carranz
uthorities. A force operating under
Colonel Jesse Aguierre succeeded in
surrounding the rebel Indians after a
pursuit lasting two weeks, and COM
PEELED them to submit The leaders
were placed under arrest, while others,
after being disarmed, were permittd
tc return to their homes. Consul Lei
evier, who represents the interest If
the de facto Mexican government here,
rceivd official confirmation of the re-
ported captures early today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-11
ALLEGED Broker IS
MADE A BANKRUPT

NEW YORK, Feb. ia petition in
Involuntary bankruptcy was filed here
today against John H. Putnam, a
broker, whose liabilities, it is said, are
unusually heavy, with few assets TO
cover his debts. Putnam has been op-
Grating under the firm name of John
H. Putnam G. Co., and according to
postoffice inspectors, he induced hun
dreds of persons throughout the coun-
try to buy oil stocks on the install
ment plan. The value of the stocks
thus sold is in some instances doubt
ful, but in others high-class securi-
ties were contracted for. Failure to
deliver these brought the collapse Of
Putnam's scheme.
Federal authorities are on the look
out for Putnam, who has disappeared.
1t is alleged that he recently drew
approximately 100000 outsof various
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-11
CAPTAIN COBB HAS.
BEEN INSTALLED A.
HEAD Of SOCIETY.

The executive committee of the
Georgia Agricultural society has met
in Macon, and the officers of the or
ganization who were elected at the an
nual meeting in Moultrie, in August,
1915, were installed in Office. They
were:
John A. Cobb, of Americas, president.
G. H. Ramsey, vice president.
Martin V. Calvin, secretary.
]. C. Clements, secretary.
The annual convention of the society
will meet in Athens, on August 1st and
End, 1916.
An important feature of the meeting
is that they will be there when the
University of Georgia Summer school,
composed of between eight hundred
and one thousand students, will be in
session. The society will also in
bpect the State Agricultural College
farm.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-11
Garrison "Out of Politics."

NEW YORK, Feb. 111.-Former Sec
retar yof War Garrison, who is in New
York, today announced his intention
to retire absolutely" from politics and
public life. He declined to discuss his
resignation from any of numerous pol
itical angles indicated.
He indicated, however, tha he might
do something" in the matter by Civ
ing his support to a movement favor
ing the establishment of the continen-
tai army. This intimation came in re-
sponse to a question inquiring whether
he would give his moral support to
those who will continue to urge the
policy of continental army"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-11
Offensive in West Postponed.

AMSTERDAM, Feb. ia Ghent
dispatch to the Echo Beige, an after
noon newspaper here, says violent ar
tillery firing has been in progress dur
ing the past ten days along the whole
Of the Belgian front About Ypres and
between there and Armetieres the con-
centration of fire mas been most ter
rife.
The Germans are continually
Strengthening their lines in Belgium,
and new troops have poured in during
the past week. The opinion prevails.
however, that the German offensive
forecast in this region, will not be in
augurated at this time. Weather con-
ditions are so unfavorable, it is
now thought a more opportune moment
" i'll be awaited for launching the at
tack.
Allied air men are showing unpre-
cedented activity along the western
front These machines are being used
beth for reconnaisences and for
bombing" German positions. Forty
seven aeroplanes, travelling in squad
ron formation visited Ole Camp dur
ing last week, dropping bombs. The
damage inflicted is unknown, owing to
the strict censorship maintained by
German authorities.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-11
kN!OWN IN.
AMER|CUS WORRY.
IN B|G TANGLES

Amsricus is interested in the turn
OF international affairs which affects
two persons well known here, Nine
Epma Van De Zande and Karl Won
Lawrenz. Both of these persons are
musical artists who appeared here sew
eral weeks ago at the Opera House un.
der the auspices of the Music Study
club.
The Atlanta Constitution had the
following article this morning:
His nationality is causing much
trouble for Karl Won Lawrenz, Ger,
man nobleman, orchestra director,
musician and head of the Won Lawrens
Concert Booking agency.
He recently booked Herr Halfdan
Jebe to appear upon the soncert stage
IN Cornelia, Ca, before the colony Of
winter tourists. Wednesday he re-
ceived word that none of the adver-
tising material sent out from his
offices would be used, but than hand.
bills, published by the local print shop,
had been preferred.
This because of the name of Won
Lawrenz that adorned all advertising
matter forwarded from the booking
agency. The Cornelia booking agent,
{. Conway is patriotic Englishman
and resents even the very sound of
German word
Because of the lack of advertising,
Baron Won Lawrenz is agitated over
the attendance upon Herr Jebes con-
cert.
Added to this load of woe, members
Of Won Lawrenz's staff, since the agi-
tation over Nine. Emma Van De
Zandes afhliation with the German
baron, have become apprehensive.
Alec Tarranco "a Russian, who has
relatives in the Cossack ranks, is be-
ginning to experience little shivers of
trepidation over his connection with
a German of rank. And ]. H. Duggan,
superintendent of the Won Lawrenz
offices, Londoner by birth, is fear
fui that any moment some official of
the allied governments is liable to
CONTINUED On Page e.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-11
HIGH SCHOOL PAPER
COMES OUT AGAIN

The High school weekly "The Amer
icusser," made its second appearance
of 1916, and the issue shows the re-
suit of much conscientious work on
the part of the students and staff
This little paper has taken high rank
among the school publications of the
state and comments upon the neat
makeup of the paper are being made
all over the entire nation. The stu
dents of the High school get out the
entire issue and they are to be con-
graduated for the fine school spirit
they display.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-11
1t Was SerUice First Again

with
retary
the within
came exclusively through
nearly after gone
press regular edition. scattered
service frsand always
extra telling on bigger
with and the
Just another example service-FTRST