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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-17
N. E. WIN ONE CLASS
HOLDSANNUAL ELECTION

At the annual meeting of the Win
One class of the Methodist Sunday
school held in the church Tuesday
evening the following officers were
elected:
President-G. w. Harnwel.
Vice president-Mrs. A. M. Bag
ley
Secretary-Mrs. C. F. Hicks.
Treasurer-Dr. A. V. Garlock.
Assistant secretary-L. B. Grandy.
Following the business session, O
short program consisting Of read
ing by Miss Carrie Brown and duet
by Irene Powell and Vera Cutter,
and contest in which all members
took part was held The contest
consisted of guessing correctly the
names of certain fruits and vegeta-
bles described in a paragraph about
each, first honors being awarded to
Mrs. A. V. Garlock.
The members were most pleasant
ly surprised when Mrs. J. w. Naugle,
teacher of the class, stepped into the
room at the opening of the session.
Mrs. Naugle had been in Chicago for
the past two months and was not
expected until in November. She
was greeted with enthusiastic ap-
plause and cheers.
The banquet was served after the
business and social session was
concluded. Reports by President
Harnwell indicated that SO members
had been enrolled in the class the
past year and that an average at
tendance during the summer months
was about thirty. The winter
months will exceed these figures by
fifty per cent, it is expected.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-17
CANADIANS ARE TO HAVE
COMMISSIONER IN U. S.

Ottawa, Ont, Oct. 1.-THE reor-
ganized Canadian government, it be-
came known yesterday, will be di-
rectly represented at Washington by
a commissioner instead of conduct
ing it's affairs with the United States
through the British embassy. j. D.
Hazen, former Canadian commission
er of naval service and marine and
fisheries, has been chosen for the
post.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-17
SALVATION ARMY MAJOR
TO SPEAK HERE THURSDAY

Major Kiddle of Minneapolis,
young peoples secretary of the
northern province of the Salvation
Army, including Minnesota, North
and South Dakota, Wisconsin and
the Upper Peninsula Of Michigan,
will be in Bemidji Thursday and
Friday of this week. He will speak
in the Salvation Army hall Thurs
day and in the Fifth ward hall Fri
day. A special program of music has
been arranged by Captain Crucberg
of the local army post.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-17
N. P. TAKES $5.OOO.OOO

St. Paul, Minn., Oct. 17.-1nvest-
ment of s5,OOO,OOO in the new Lib
erty Loan was announced by the
Northern Pacific railroad. Half of
the sum will be credited in New
York and the remaining s2,500.0OO
will be apportioned as follows: Wis
consin, $4,000; Minnesota, $780,
600; North Dakota, $43O,O00; Mon
tana, $4,000; Idaho, $4,000;
Washington, $3.50, 900; Oregon, $10,-
900.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-17

for fit men for the army. It would
have gotten more men from this
source than through the draft COW
ering ten-year age period, exclu-
sive of college students.
Remember that the draft quota
is reduced one for each man who
volunteers. Cities in the east are
taking an active part in the recruit
ing work Hard headed business
men are studying ways and methods
of securing men for volunteer serv-
ice. because they realize that it will
mean less men conscripted from their
counties"
A fund raising plan was presented
by Captain Green, the details of
which will appear in the Pioneer to-
morrow.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-17
ALLIED WEDGE DRIVES
into GERMAN Line
(By United Press)

Washington, Oct. 17.-With ver-
liable typnoon Of fire the allies are
driving a wedge into the German
line in Flanders. Sooner or later
the wedge must split the Teuton
ranks and permit flanking them in
stead of the unceasing attacks,
which have been throwing men into
a maelstorm of deadly fire.
This significant fact develops Sec
retary Bakers war review
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-17
FRESHMEN SELECT ENTRIES
IN DECLAMATORY CONTEST

school has selected it's contestants
for the declamatory contest. The
serious subject will be presented by
Elsie Shannon and the humorous by
Earl Dell. The class has also chosen
colors, maroon and gold.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-17
WE'D AND BE CHEERFUL,
LIVE TO BE HUNDRED,
AGED WOMAN'S ADVICE

Galesburg, ILL.,, Oct. 17.-1f
you want to live to be 1O4
years old get married and keep
cheerful.
This is the advice, based on
experience, of Mrs.. Annici
Hawver, who celebrated the
1O4th anniversary of her birth
at Aledo. She was born at
Grafton, VT, was twice mar
ried, and is the mother of five
children, all of whom she has
outlived.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-17
AMERICAN ESCAPES PRISON
(By United Press)

Stockholf, Oct. 1.-THE first es-
cape of an America from a German
prison, who had been taken in a raid
by the German raider Move, reached
here after six waterless days in the
hold of a ship arriving from Kiel.
The American concealed himself
deep in the hold Of the ship where
he stayed suffering during the jour-
ney.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-17

100000 today. The quota is $685.
100000.
The second day of the Liberty
Loan canvass, yesterday, was ex-
tremely active and while the first
days canvass secured the cream Of
the offering Bemidji will make to
the financial call of the nation the
day was fruitful of magnificent re-
suits. Far above the value of the
amounts pledged was the splendid
spirit of the people showed toward
the canvassers and the deep feeling
of patriotism that was found to exist
in the homes of this city.
MANY Doing Their Bit.
The total subscriptions for the
day amounted to but $4,000, but
there were a large number of $50
pledges from individuals who will
find it necessary to make some per-
sonal sacrifices in order to meet the
obligation.
One for $1,000.
The largest individual subscription
to date was made by a gentleman ad-
Vanced in years who was moved to
make the investment by a feeling Of
the deepest loyalty and patriotism.
His pledge was for $4,000. He gave
the committee who waited on him to
understand that this amount would
be increased If he could realize on
certain securities held by him.
Many of those who have sub
scribed in small amounts have ex-
pressed the intention Of raising their
subscriptions in the event that it
seems necessary to meet the amount
fixed as Bemidjis part in this Sec
Ond loan.
German Cites Necessity.
The importance of a prompt and
loyal response on the part of the
people to this loan cannot be over
estimated. Ben Klaus, man of
German parentage and a brother to
the sheriff of Mcleod county, is do
ing valiant work to further the loan
drive in that county. Mr.. Klaus
was in Germany when the war broke
out and was stationed at Mannheim
where he was a representative of the
International Harvester Co. Mr..
Klaus says:
Germany's Feelir~.
"America does not yet realize the
conditions in Germany, nor do We
understand the intensity or the feel
ing Of the German people against all
Americans.
AT present l wouldn't give one
American state for the whole con-
tinent of Europe. Germany has gone
mad and Is frothing at the mouth
The morning after war was declared
in August, 1914, personally saw
Germany country Of mad men,
When America broke off relations
they went mad again, at least those
did who are left. And it's sorry
lot that are left.
when the Lusitania was sunk,
they had three-day holiday in
Mannheim and l saw school children
marching with banners on which
was written: '25O Americans Dead
Can End War In 80 DAYS.
'There Is only one way to win
this war and it must be won. II
this Liberty Loan is put over in an
unmistakable way and Germany be-
gins to hear what is being done, the
war will be over in 80 days."
Mr.. Klaus reliability can be
vouched for by a number of gentle
men who have a personal acquaint-
ance with him, among whom are
Postmaster A. P. Richie and F.. B.
Lamson, secretary of the CONNER
cial club.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-17
"S0Dhs'' Do the Same.

At a meeting of the Sophomore
class yesterday afternoon, the mat
ter was brought up as to the selec-
tion of the contestants to represent
the class in the coming declamatory
for the humorous selection and Bes-
sic Knox for the serious selection.
Both have had more or less expert
ence in speaking before a public au-
dience and the class feels sure Of
winning the prizes.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-17
GREAT future FOR
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY
.(Bv United PresS)

Washington, Oct. 1.-THE Mis-
sissippi valley as a great steel and
iron manufacturing center is prob
ably developing from the epochal re-
naissance of river traffic, due to con-
gestion of railway traffic. This fu-
ture is suggested by Federal Army
Engineer Keller, discussing the pro-
ject Of iron ore transportation be-
tween St. Paul and st. Louis.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-17
Blizzard Is
Raging And
Coal Is Short
Photo by American Press Association.
(By United Press)

St. Paul, Oct. 17.-The northwest
faces a possible blizzard with a coal
shortage. Snow is falling today from
Devils Lake, N. D., to Helena, Mont.
Heavy SHOWS are reported in Canada.
It is growing colder here and coal
is scarce.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-17
GARY. IND. SCHOOL SYSTEM
REJECTED BY N. Y. PUPILS
(By United Press)

New York, Oct. 17-Girls today
joined the strike of public school pu-
pills against the Gary system in
classes Police were called and one
woman was arrested.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-17
VETS TAKE THE LEAD
IN IOWA ELECTION
(By United Press)

Des Moines, Iowa, Oct. 17.-Cor-
rections in the returns from the wet
and dry vote in Iowa put the vets in
the lead with a majority of 300
The vote was on constitutional
amendment.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-17
TUBE BURSTS; ONE
KILLED ON PATROL
(By United Press

Washington, Oct. 17.-One was
killed and another injured when a
return tube to a boiler of U. S.
scout patrol vessel blew out last
night, announced the navy depart
ment today. The vessel was off the
Atlantic coast.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-17
NO USE PROSECUTING TAX
SLACKERS FOR $1,000. 900
(By United Press)

Washington. Oct. 17.-Alleged at
tempts to evade paying $17.00O,OOO,-
900 taxes by the munitions manufac-
turers have been disclosed, it was
learned at the treasury department
today. All but $7,OOO,OO0 has been
recovered and no prosecution is con-
templated.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-17
70 BE REPRESENTED
AT ALLIED COUNCIL OF WAR
(By United Press J

(By United Press)
Washington, Oct. 17.-America
will be repres nted at the allied
council of war soon to be held, it
was given out officially today. No
names were mentioned.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-17
MAY TAKE
ACTION ON STRIKE
(BY United Pressl

Washington, Oct. 17.-Fuel Ad-
ministrator Garfield is expected to
take action on the threatened strike
of bituminious coal miners through
out the country.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-17
HELPLESS CITIZENS KILLED
(By United PreSs)

Paris, Oct. 17.-Numerous civil
ians perished last night when the
Germans raided Nancy with aero
planes
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-17
THOSE OF LIMITED
RESOURCES RALLY
TO LIBERTY LOAN:
MANY $50 BONDS
(By United PresS)

(By United PreSS)
Minneapolis, Oct. 1.-THE Mini
Federal Reserve district Liberty
Loan bond subscription showed $685.
100000 today. The quota is $685.
100000.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-17
j : } AGAIN !, RANKS
 FADING BATTER Outielder Ahead of Sisler
 by 50 Points

.4cago. IT.. Dec. 17-For the ninth
 h the last ten years Tyrus Ray
 ld Cobb, the fiery Georgian of the
 0it Tigers, won the batting cham
 ~hip Of the American League. 666, according to o1ncial averages .888 last season. This is the high est he has had since 1918. when he ss1atted for .3S0
 Cobb easily proved his all around npeTtority. as he aso led his league E1 greatest number of hits, 225; great mber of two bagEers, A.: great sept humber of three baggers, 23. and T4NNAst number Of stolen bases. s66. 0nly one man, Donie Bush of his own anfn. scored more runs. Bush scored 1 runs and Cobb 1o7. Bush enjoys ht0 iaa darship largely because he hap Ienss' to have Cobb batting two posi- 1ona below him. Waffle Pipp of the kahkeeA who led in home runs with
New Britain herald., 1917-12-17
NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD MONDAY DECEMBER 17i 1917

has not hit. 300 since leaving the Ath- season. x
 One of the leading reasons why the Yankees tumbled back into sixth place last season is indicated in the clno batting figures. where the 1anKees trail the field with .23S. The Detroit Tigers led in club batting with .2o1. and strangely enough the tall-end Athletics were second, showing uh- mistakably that Mack's team nao punch even though it was W1'nou1 good pitchers. .@t.5 s#s l s
 Yankees Lead in Homers.
 The only thing the Yankees ols- tinguished, themselves in was nome run hitting, showing that those fences at the Polo Grounds do count. The Yankees led the league in home rum ming with 27, Detroit being close be- hind them with 25. The Washington club had the low record of only four homeAruns all season. The home run ming Of the Yankees was largely done by Pipp. Baker and Hendryx, who rappod out 20 of the teams 27-Pipp leading with g, Baker next with ,, while Tim mauled out 5. getting two Of them in the same game,
 Eddie Collins, of the White Sox drew the most bases 0n balis-S9 Iris Speaker, of Cleveland. had re- markedly low number of strikeouts- only 14 in 142 games-and Sisle1 famed only 19 times in 1855 games No other batters approached this pair in low number of strikeouts. Cobt struck out 34 times.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-17

nine. only had two more honers than Cobb. On the whole it was the best year Ty has had in years.
 George Sisler, the phenomenal first baseman of the St. Louis Browns, fin- ished in second place, with an aver age of 1858. He beat Iris Speaker, of by one point. Iris hit .352, ! drop of thirty-four points from his 1s1s figures. @8 -. l
 Eleven Players in 300 Class
 The American League had eleven regular players hitting 800 or better. against only six 800 hittsrS in the National League. For the Ars4 time since 1908 the name of Eddie Collins of the Chicago White Sox t1 nnissi4U can League. Eddie finished with .1Se, Joe Jackson, who also had quite x . slump, managed to finish just within the 300 circle. He batted 1901 by reason of some clouttng against tho
 Stuny McInnis, of the Athletics, who fell to .297 in 1916, his first flop out of the 300 class since 1909. was back again among the elect with an average of 1903.
 Allan Russell. the spitball pitcher. led the Yankees. He was the only 300 hitter on Ruppert's team. Allan hit 1923 for thirty games. John Franklin Baker was the leading Yam kee batter among tho Now York reg ulars with an average of .2S2. Baker
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-02
Willard May Quit
B. & 0. for Traffic
Place in Cabinet
lib, r...gsnh o Tne Trlbur.l

Baltimore. March Ito direct. prob
aby as a Cabinet officer with a new
portfolio to be created, the solving o.
transportation problems for the gov
ernment. Daniel willard is contemplat-
ing resigning the presidency Of the
Baltimore g. Ohio Railroad, according
20 4 report circulated here to-day.
Although Mr. Willard is a registered
Republican, 1t is known that he exer-
cises an independence in his political
views and actions which commands the
respect OF men Of all parties. The
Baltimore s. Ohio president stands
high in the esteem Of President Will
son. a. whose solicitation, it is said,
Mr.. Willard is giving consideration 10
the offer of secre.aryship IN .he next
Wilson Cabinet.
In the event Of war 1t IS said, Mr..
Willard VIII temporarily resign as
chief Of the railroad system and take
over the direction of all transportation
systcms for the government military
authorities. lie will continue IN this
work az long as his services are needed.
Late tonight President willard
rom Washington. said the report was
without foundation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-02
Admiral de Couey
SAYS U-Boats Wait
To Bombard u. S.
Fleet Of 100 Undcrsca Battle
ships Ready to Attack
American Coast Cities


Washington. March lit is said tna'
Admiral De Goucy, of the French
navy. in n recent secret session Of the
French Parliament, declared that Ger
many has a feet OF 100 battleship
submarines. heavily armed and capable
Of bombarding seacoast cities and
fortifcations. II is not impossible. OK
perts say. that these submarines
would be used along the American
coast.
The submarine equipment Of Ger
many. il was said, is divided into five
classes. the ooats ranging from 500
tons to 5000 tons. Incidentally, more
than two months ago Admiral DcGouey
predicted the establishment Of the sub
marine danger zones announced by
Germany az effective February I. Ad-
niral De Gouey at that time said;
at is not next spring, but in the
month Of January that the great sub
marine warfare Of Germany against the
Western Allies i 70 begin, and 1t is
time to speak of. and especially to
prepare for, the effects of the vigorous
blow from which our clever adversaries
expect so much"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-02
Germany Ready
To Renew Plots,
Roosevelt Warns
Failure Now Means IAN
other Attempt, T. R. Says,
Urging Preparedness

what Germany attempts 20 DO now.
even should it fail at the moment. II
will surely try TO do some time IN
the future"
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt so com
-mented yesterday on the revelation Of
Germany's attempt TO align Japan
and Mexico against the United States
His views were expressed in an in
terview with Aubrey l.. Maddox. Of
Hartford. who called on him in con-
nection with the Connecticut military
census plan.
Under the census plan, which So
supported by Colonel Roosevelt. Con-
necticut is making n complete in
ventory Of its resources for war in
men and industries.
Colonel Roosevelt said:
"One word about the situation n we
60 to war II would be ruinous to
try 20 90 10 war a little and no.
much. IL would be ruinous 20 pre-
pare little, but only a little. You
see in to-day's papers that The Ad-
ministration has announced Its
knowledge that Germany has endeav-
ored 20 combine for war with Mexico
and Japan against US. What Ger
many attempts 20 do now, even should
IL fail at the moment. it will surely
Try 20 do some time in the future.
"If we go TO war we arc not 70 be
excused II we do not prepare instantly
and 70 the utmost OF all cur strength.
not only so that we may hit hard az
Germany. and thereby as soon as pos
sible bring the war to finish, bu'
also that We may place ourselves def
nitely out Of reach Of harm from al
future attack.
"No fight was ever won by parrying
alone. A fight must be won by hit.
ting. and II we 90 TO war with Ger
many we must strike hard with the
most formidable eXpeditionary force
that can be raised. II we prepare our
strength 10 the verX utmost at the
very outset. and subordinate every
thing else 10 this one end. we shall
absolutely assure our safety and we
shall immeasurably shorten the war.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-02
Allies to Cancel
Claims if China
Will Enter War

Beking. March The French Min
iter and the Belgian Charge dAhairs,
the Entente Allies, have
invited China 20 enter the war, offer
ing her remission Of the Boxer in
dennity and a reSision Of the tariff as
Inducements. A cabinet crisis is i'm
mincnt. The Vice-PreSidcnt and The
Premier are urging China 20 JOIN the
Entente.
The President is receiving mucr
criticism for opposing immediate ac-
t,on He gave out an interview to
day saying he preferred 20 act with
fbc United States and other neutrals
I'm. hat he was willing for China 20
ioin the Entente n Parliament "p-
proves.
,o,tfolio Of Foreign Minister, assign
{ng deafness, the result Of a recen'
ilinesa. al ths csn'A
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-02
Waitir g for West
To Get Militant

While Congress points to the Pres
ident as its excuse for its objections,
saving. as its more patriotic mem-
hers do privately, that if the Admin
istration had shown leadership and
frmness Congress, the country and
the President would now stand
united for vigorous American pol
icv. the President can and does point
to Congress as his excuse.
The spectacle in the House to-day
was made for his purpC ses. He
must proceed with caution, 1t IS
urged on his behalf, because Con-
gress is only half-heartedly with
him. and a large section of the coun-
try is not with him at all. He does
not want this war, when war comes,
TO be a sectional war. He is trying
TO bring the Middle West along, we
are told. so that the Middle West
will march shoulder 20 shoulder with
the East when the country goes into
conflict.
1t is difficult to see what is being
done toward this end, unless the
President is merely waiting for Ger
many. by further intolerable aggres-
sions. to furnish sufficient stimulus
to Western wrath. Another Illus
tration of the waiting policy, if this
be the case. At any rate, the next
move seems to be Germany's, as the
President has kept it right along
from the outset by conveniently
overlooking some Of Germany's
moves or by answering them only
with words. Meanwhile he and
Congress point accusing fingers at
each other and say 1T is all your
fault"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-02
Gerard Out of Danger
Zone, Wireless Reports
Message Sent from Ambassa'
doris Ship at Finisterre

London, March , friday. 2:30 r. m.
A wireless dispatch received from the
Spanish steamer Infanta Isabel. in
which James W. Gerard. the former
American Ambassador 10 Germany. and
his party are passengers, says:
"Finisterre. $3.50 p. m, wednesday,
Passed German danger zone without in
cideni Weather delightful
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-02

of the activities Of Count Won Bern
storf. sufficient 20 force MS departure
from the country al any tlme. were
in the hands Of the government even
before t knew Of the attempted m
trieue With Mexico and Japan.
The evidences at hand are tnat II
Mexico communicated the proposal 70
.Japan IL met with a reception IN Toxic
which was quite contrary TO what per
lin had expected. Il is thought here
that Germany's announcement that she
intended 20 withdraw from the Pacihc,
as part of the making OF peace, was
carefully planned long ago 20 attract
Japan TO GeTmany's schemes, with the
nrospect not only OF occupying the
German possessions IN the Pacific and
adding 10 her domination Of that ocean
but of settling the long standing fric-
,ior with the United States.
Observers here believe that the
brooLdown Of the scheme, so far as
Iaran was concerned. was signalized
mon the Mexican government sud
denlv reversed its attitude anu an
no,,rced that =, had no intention OF
cT,,inc off the British supply Of naval
fTel oil. as had plainly been indicated
in General Carranza's proposal 10 make
nesce in Europe by cutting Oft exports
~ food and munitions 20 ;ne belliger-
cnts.