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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-08
HORRIBLE SCENES IN
HALIFAX EXPLOSION

St. John, N. B., Dec. S.-Eye wit
nesses of the Halifax explosion
reaching here told details of the hor-
rors through which they passed. In
the part were fourteen young women
students from Mount St. Vincent's
academy.
Esmond P. Berry, St. John postal
clerk, was at Richmond during the
worst of the catastrophe.
1T was terrible" he said, "people
dying in our car like flies. Some
of them came to the place with noses
shot off, eyes put out, faces slashed
with flying glass, limbs torn and
distorted.
ION one occasion while we were
working around wrecked building
we could see little baby fifty feet
or more underneath a burning mass
crying for aid. We could not get
within thirty feet Of the child and
had to watch while it burned to
death. Men and women were lying
in the streets and hundreds must be
buried beneath the wreckage.'
J. C. Gillespie, a train conductor,
said that at Richmond fully fifty per
cent of the buildings collapsed. Ba-
bies were lying in the streets dead.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-08
ANTI.SALOON LEAGUE DROPS
JONES FROM THE PROGRAM

Duluth, Dec. S.-Senator Richard
Jones of Duluth, selected manager OF
the Minnesota dry campaign by the
Minnesota Dry Federation at Mime
apolis Wednesday, has been dropped
from the program of the National
Anti-Saloon league convention in
Washington next week. The action
follows the failure Of the Minnesota
Anti-saloon league to join in the
conference participated in by eleven
other statewide dry organizations
and which resulted in the formation
of the dry federation.
The attitude of the Anti-Saloon
league, it's national officers as we'll
as Rev. George B. Stafford, Minnesota
superintendent, has indicated their
intention not to participate in any
federation plan Of conducting the
state campaign, but to conduct It's
own campaign.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-08
SIX MORE VOLUNTEERS
LEAVE NEXT TUESDAY,:
time LIMIT DEC. IS

~@'. Six more volunteers will" leave Be-
midi for Duluth Tuesday, whence
they will be sent to Jefferson bar
racks. .-,s
- The last day volunteers may leave
-Bemidji is next Tuesday, Dec. II,
/ for the reason the order states that
the last cha 1Ieg. Eofs vSso1unteefs ana
selecting the branch Of service is De-
cember Is and volunteers must be in
Jefferson barracks on that date.
Charles Rock was another volun-
teer who left yesterday.
Major John D. Yost of Duluth has
notified Recruiting Officer Foucault
of the time Bemidji volunteers must
leave, in order to get in under the
volunteer rule. Major Yost has fig
ured it out to the minute and not
only for Bemidji but for the various
cities in Northern Minnesota. The
order says:
RECRUITS must leave Bemidji at
1922 A. NJ, 18th inst for Duluth and
Jefferson barracks
This means that this date is the
very latest. The schedule applies
only to men who will not require
waivers on physical condition. The
statement of the war department
adds that men in doubt as to the ne
cessity of securing waivers must
leave their home towns 48 hours in
advance of the schedule.
After December Is, the only men
who can volunteer for service are
those without the draft years. Young
men from 1S to 21 years may volun-
teer and men from 81 to 40 years
may volunteer for service.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-08
GERMANS MASSDNG
FOR MASTER BLOW /.
: AT ITALIAN lines:
BATTLE BREAKING
(By United Press)

With the French armies in Italy,
Dec. 9.-French" troops are in ac-
tion against the ever increasing
masses of Austro- Germans who are
plainly preparing for Germany's
most supreme effort to break
through the Italian lines.
The battle all along the line is
becoming heavier. The enemy is
massing guns, men and material.
Shell fire is. growing more violent.
: The enemy is taking plenty of
time to perfect plans for the su-
preme blow. Bridges across the
Paine river have been the objects
of Austrian attacks, who have at
tempted to blow up the structures,
but the plans have been frustrated
by Italian artillery.
The weather is exceptional. There
, is usually heavy snow here at this
time, but it is now clear and the
cold is intense without snow. When
%the battle storm breaks, the Ger
mans will suffer most on account of
.their line of communication being
}over difficult mountain passes.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-08

raise the red flag against scourge
that threatens to equal that Of the
Middle Ages
Found. Medical Needs Great.
Bishop Williams has just returned
from France, where he went as an
appointee of President Wilson to in
vestigate conditions surrounding
American soldiers on the war front
for the Red Cross.
1T is difficult for us 5000 miles
away to estimate local conditions
he said, "but tell you that in the
Middle Ages there happened plague
that decimated Europe. think it is
time for the press and pulpit to dis
card their unwise modesty and tell
the truth about the sex situation
overseas.
Northern France lives in q pig
sty. 1t knows no sanitation or ven:
station. fl1e French morals never
have been of high STANDARD"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-08
Government
RuSheS Hell
For Halifax
(By United Press)

\oy UulLeu TIcSSJ
Washington, Dec. 8.-The navy
department today ordered that 25,-
900 blankets and 600 stoves from
Portsmouth, N. H., be sent to the
suffering in the Halifax hospitals.
The unit was dispatched from Prov
incet0wn, Mass.
Reports from the improvised
morgues and from hospitals, schools,
churches and private residences
seemed to bear out the nights esti-
mate that at least $500 were lost
when the Belgian relief steamship
limo collided with the French muni-
tions steamer Mont Blanc, causing
the detonation of 1000 tons of trini-
trotuluol, one of the most powerful
explosives manufactured.
It is doubtful If the full number
of dead is ever known. In many
cases nothing Is left but bones and
the charred remains Of many who
we're burned to death in the devas-
tated area.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-08
ThisNo Timefo "Picayune
Morality" ,"EpiscopalB Bishop

Detroit, Dec. 8.-"Picayune NOR
ality of the no smoking, no drink
ing, no card playing evangelist has
no place on the western front; there
you face tremendous realities, "
Bishop Charles D. Williams of the
Episcopal diocese of Michigan de-
clared. "Any person, Y. M. c. A.
worker or anyone else, who goes over
to force down the throat of the Sam
my a manual or sumptuary ethics
will be met by freezing Indifference.
1.-THE time has come to leap hur-
dies of prudery. The question of sex
ual health is the most important
problem Of the American army. In
April, 25O,OO0 men were in British
hospitals with social diseases. Eight
cen thousand colonials never reach
ed the battle field. Eighty-five per
scent OF ;atlle civil l4popula tion or Nc.lfs.
chateau was infected. We must
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-08
GREAT LAKES PORTS
RECEIVE MORE COAL
THAN RECORD YEAR
(Bv United Press)

Chicago, Dec. Sc. L. Peck, vice
president of the Pennsylvania rail-
way and chairman of the committee
on lake traffic in coal and ore trans
portation, today announced that
more coal had been sent to Great
Lakes ports up to December 2 than
during the entire season Of 1915,
which was a record year.
The report of Mr.. Peck shows over
27.O0O.OOO tons sent to Great Lakes
ports.
Mr.. Peck said the northwest has
got it's coal quota and even Jared
better than other communities near
the mines.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-08
NAVAL AIR SERVICE TO
RECRUIT 1890 NON-FLYERS

st.. Paul, Dec. 8.-The central re-
cruitine division of the navy which
includes Minnesota, must furnish
2,26O members of the non-fying
branch of the naval aviation serv-
ice, according to message which
has reached Lieutenant George
Treadwell. The number includes
900 machinists' mates, 900 quarter
masters, 800 carpenters mates, 30
blacksmiths and 80 coppersmiths
Many of these will be trained at
Dunwoody Institute, Lieutenant
Treadwell said. The others will be
sent to the Great Lakes station.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-08
Second Victim of Subs.

Second Victim OF Subs.
Washington, Dec. S.-Official In
dications continue to show so lost
on the destroyer Jacob Jones. Lieut.
Commander David Worth Bagley,
brother of Mrs. Josephus Daniels,
wife of the secretary of the navy,
commands the Jones.
The committee on public informa-
ton, which announced the names OF
only ten survivors, ha sadded the
names of 81 others, understood to
have been saved This makes the
second United States vessel sunk by
German torpedo boats since the
United States entered the war. 1t
is the second largest American loss,
excepting the Antillis transport,
which carried down go lives.
Commander Jones distinguished
himself October 10 when the steamer
Omaha, converted into an auxiliary
cruiser, was torpedoed. Then Jones
saved 3O5 of the 34S persons aboard.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-08
WILTON CELEBRATES IN
SUB.zER0 WEATHER

It takes more than sub-zerO cold
to prevent the school children OF
Wilton from holding loyalty meet
ing, and not only were the children
out in full force Friday evening, but
many of their parents.
The meeting was held in the vii
lage hall, arranged by w. B. Stew
art, county superintendent Of schools
and the speakers were Henry Funk,
ley and F. B. Lamson, secretary OF
the Commercial club. Raymond
Hannah of Bemidjf sang. Mr.. Stew
art took the speakers out to Wilton
and nearly 100 we're present to greet
them.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-08
WEEKLY FISH DAY" IS
SOON TO BE RESUMED

There may be some who are won.
dering what has become of the week
ly "fish day. in Bemidji. The rea'
son the fish day" has ceased for the
present is owing to the ice COM
mencing to form on Red Lake and
not yet thick enough to allow opera
tions by cutting holes in the ice.
AS soon as thicker ice is available
the catching of fish will be resumed
and fish day" again come into vogue
III Bemidji.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-08
LaFollette Walks Out.

Washington, Dec. 8.-After an
hours debate, the senate passed the
war resolution with an affirmative
vote of "a, after the house had pass
ed it 1858 to /.
Congressman London of New York,
Socialist, was the only one to vote
against it, and when the roll started
in the senate, Senator LaFollette
arose and left the senate chamber,
refusing. to register his vote.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-08
CURTAIL ORNAMENTAL STREET
LIGHTING: ORDER TO CITIES

Minneapolis, Dec. 8.-Orders tc
curtail ornamental street lighting in
cities and towns of Minnesota as q
fuel conservation measure, have been
issued to county fuel committees
Judge J. F. McGee, state coal admin
istrator, announced here. Munich
palities will be permitted to burn
only one light in each cluster, here
after, Judge McGee said but with
eight such lights to block.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-08
ILLINOIS TAX AMENDMENT
LOST IN SUPREME COURT

Springfield, ILL.,, Dec. S.-The tax
amendment to the Illinois constitu-
ton, voted on at the last general
election, was killed by the supreme
court, which denied rehearing Of
the case in which the court held, at
the October term, that the amend
ment failed Of passage because 1t did
not receive majority of all the
votes cast and not of those votes cast
for members of the legislature.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-08
i. S. Patrol
Boat Sunk;
SO Men Lost

Washington, Dec. Sit is Off
cially reported today that the Am
erican destroyer Jacob Jones, was
torpedoed and sunk Thursday, De-
cember 6, at g o'clock in the eve
ming while on patrol duty in for
eign waters. 1t is unofficially I'M
derstood that half of the crew was
lost. Another official announce
ment is expected soon. 1t is indi'
Gated 60 men were lost.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-08
U, s. WAREHOUSE ON
FIRE; CAUSE UNKNOWN
(By United Press)

Chicago, Dec. 8.-A government
warehouse on the south side, con-
tanning a large quantity Of explo-
sives and other munitions, caught
fire this morning. Flames spread
rapidly. The origin is not yet de-
termined. Explosives in the south
side of the building were removed
by soldiers and police, while firemen
fought the flames in the wing con-
tanning soldiers clothing.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-08
BELOW ZERO WAVE
OVER MIDDLE WEST
(Bv United Press)

Chicago, Dec. S.-A cold wave is
over the entire Central West plain
and middle west states. Kansas cat
tie are suffering Twelve below zero
is reported from that state.
Williston, N. D., is reported the
coolest point in the United States,
% below zero being reported from
that city. Charles City, Iowa, re-
ports 1S below.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-08
SAFETY RAZOR BLADES
ARE HARD ON HOGS

Camp Dodge, Iowa, Dec. S.-Be-
cause of complaints of farmers that
their hogs are dying of indigestion
produced by eating safety razor
blades, an order has been issued here
that soldiers must not throw their
used blades into camp garbage cans.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-08
70 BELOW ZERO, IS
REGISTERED IN BEMIDJI

St. Paul forecasted 20 below zero
for last night in the Twin Cities and
the mercury clumbed downward to
that mark in Bemidji The night
was the coolest thus far this winter
and the mercury registered around
20 and slightly below on many indi-
Gators.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-08
ALL NATIONS WILL BE DEBTOR
OF AMERICA FOR LEADERSHIP
(By. United Press)

is@ 5s, Washington, Dec. 8.---..''Au 1.5na-
tons VIII be Am erica = debtor f0r the
leadership In scientific and political
thought after the war;" Secretary of
the Interior Lane prefaced in his an
nual report, made public today. The
report cited that American chemists
and manufacturers are ably filling
the demands made by the exclusion
of European manufactured materials.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-08
TWO STREET CARS CRASH:
BOMB FOUND AFTER M1SHAP

St. Paul, Dec. 1.-Two street cars
crashed this morning but no one was
injured. A bomb containing dyna-
mite and black powder was found on
one of the cars after the crash.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-08
Four Austrians Arrested.

Chicago, Dec. 8.-Late IUudy tHe
fire was gotten under control. Gov
ernment agents are investigating.
Thousands of dollars worth Of cloth
ing was destroyed. Federal agents
have arrested four Austrians, sus-
picioned in connection with the fire.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-08
Apple Pie Is
Responsible
For Air Raid
(By United Press)

(By United Press)
American field headquarters, De-
cember S.-Apple pie was RESPONSE
BILE, indirectly, for injury to three
Americans by German airplane
bomb. A mess sergeant was pre-
pairing apple pie and the light from
the stove is believed to have guided
the enemy plane.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-08
HERE'S APPRECIATION

The members of the Bemidji
Ladies' Concert band wish to
express their thanks and ap-
probation to the Patriotic
League, which SO kindly DON
ated $25 to the band for it's
uniform fund. (Signed)
BEMIDJI LADIES' CONCERT
BAND.
BY Violet VoltZ,
Secretary.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-08
FORMER RUSS CAR
REPORTED ESCAPED,
But NOT CONFIRMED
(By United Press)

Washington, Dec S.-The Ameri-
can concul at Tiflis today reported
to the state department that former
Car Nicholas has escaped from his
confinement place in Siberia. 1t is
said this is only rumor.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-08
Wilson Signs
War Measure
With Austria

Washington, Dec. 8.-Presi-
dent Wilson signed the resolu-: :
ticn declaring the existence Of a
state of war between the United
States and Austria Hungary at
5:03 o'clock last evening. The
state of war dates from that
time.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-08
WISE HEAbSN.M.D.;;
WILSON ENDORSED:
0PSAHL PRESENTED
WITH MARY'SLAMb
OFFICERS ARE ELECTED:
NEXT MEETING PLACES

President-R. r. Wise.
Vice President-Charles F.
Scheers, Akeley.
Secretary-Fred T. Lincoln.
Treasurer-George w. Num-
ford, Two Harbors.
Executive committee-Sixth
district, M. N. Kohl, Cass Lake;
Eighth district, Oscar Barness,
Bagley; Ninth district, s. D.
Patrick, Deer River; Tenth dis
trict, George w. Empey, Hinck-
ley.
Ex-officiO members include
the officers named above.
next winter meeting-Grand
Rapids.
Next summer meeting -
Walker.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-08
COMMITTEES PREPARE
APPROPRIATION BILLS
nv United PresS)

Washington, Dec. 8.-Congress is
resting. Committees are preparing
figures for the great appropriation
bills.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-08

Five Buildings DESTROYED.
Cameron. Wis. Dec. 9.-Five
buildings were completely burned
here this morning. The fire is un-
der control
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-08
Not Asked to CO Hungr,

In urging the American people to Serve
~ Saving and. to Fight by Helping the
:; !; !: 8: :;
his, soldiers and the soldiers and ~
peoples Of our allies will be fed, and Americans
ill te healthier Weather and wiser. .~ ,..
AMERICAS PROBLEM is to feed our allies this winter BY
sending them as much food Of the most
nnritye value in the least shipping space foods are
wheat, beef. pork, dairy products and sugar.
THE SOLUTION us to less of these and more Of
other fos Of which have abundance and
all foods.
YOUR PART is to sign the pledge and enroll member
of the Food Administration agreeing to carry the directions
and advice Of the FOOD Administrator your hoc
your circumstances permit -
There fees dues to be paid.
"
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-06-29
HOLMES CANDY SHOP

This modern and up-to-date candy
store is conducted along lines that
have made it one of Everett's most
popular stores.
They make all of their own candies
and sell direct to the consumer and
their customers get the benefit of the
middleman's profit.
The factory is always open for in
spection and the public are invited to
give it the "once over" Everything
is clean and sanitary, and only the
very best materials are used.
Mail orders are given prompt and
careful attention.
Mr.. Holmes, himself an experienced
candy-maker, personally supervises
the making of all candies, thereby
giving you the benefit of his many
years experience in candy-making.
The store and factory, at 1916
Hewitt Avenue, is always neat and
attractive and you are always well
come.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-06-29
COAST ICE & COLD STORAGE
co. Unc.)

One of the important industrial
plants that has contributed to the
prosperity of the City of Everett is
the Coast Ice and Cold Storage Co.,
Qnc.) In addition to the manufac-
ture of ice and the conduct of one
of the best equipped cold storage
plants in this part of the state, this
company also conducts an extensive
dairy, known as the Everett Dairy.
The wide patronage accorded the
dairy products, such as butter, cheese,
eggs and ice cream, which are kept
for public disposal by this firm, is
evidence of the high quality of these
products and the perfect sanitary con-
ditons which prevail throughout this
plant. Purity, excellence of quality
and the maintenance of the highest
standard Of sanitation are the watch
words that have made this business
grow to its present proportions and
that insure just measure of in
creased patronage on the part of the
general public. An instance Of the
care taken to insure the purity and
healthfulness of its products is the
method used in the manufacture of
ice. Only the purest of distilled
water is used for the entire output
of this plant, which has capacity
OF forty tons per day.
The personnel of the Coast Ice and
Cold Storage Company is guar
tee of its integrity and claim to pa
tronage. Henry Mcneil is the pres
dent and general manager, T. X.
Robel, of Granite Falls, the vice
president and George Mcneil is the
sccretary-treasurer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-07-25
TO REBUILD COUNTRY ROADS
Present Rural System Laid Out Hun
dred Years Ago-Vast Change in
Traffic Conditions.

The nations rural road system
needs replanning, Prof. Frank A
Waugh of the Massachusetts Agricul'
tural college, Amherst, Mass, today
told the delegates to the convention
of the American Civic association.
sour present rural road system was
planned years ago and in some sec
tons they were laid out q hundred
years ago." he said. "Traflc condi-
tons were vastly different then, the
automobile had not been invented and
q large portion Of the crops produced
on each farm were consumed or man
ufactured at home.
"Up to the present time major I'M
provements have been confined to d.
rect trunk lines connecting large cen
tiers Of population. Such roads, there
fore, are especially valuable for the
movement of heavy freight and are
now being used extensively BY auto
mobile trucks"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-07-25

From them we can learn three prac
teal lessons. From Adam we car
learn to obey God; from Noah to talk
to God; from Abraham to trust God
At the close Of the service I gave
to each person in the audience a four.
page folder, containing q brief outline
of my address, including the principal
facts, dates and outline, together with
the Sunday school lessons drawn from
the study Of the book.
I asked the people to read the book
Of Genesis through, and at our next
meeting to come prepared to pass an
examination upon the outline I had
given. At the next service I would
spend ten or fifteen minutes in ques'
tioning the congregation upon the book
Of Genesis, briefly reviewing what we
had gone over before. Then I took up
the book Of Exodus and gave an adj
dress on that.
The Results.
At once there was a p%erceptible In
crease In the size Of the congregation,
and in q short time the attendance on
the night Of the book study was the
largest during the whole month. Peo-
pie began to read their Bible more,
and to talk about 1t more, not only dur
ing my social calls, but in the mid
week service, and young peoples
meeting. The young folks especially
were eager to get the monthly fold
er containing the outline Bible study,
and If obliged to be absent they were
sure to send by someone else to secure
a copy. These they stitched together
as the months went on, making them
into a little book.
Fruit Of Bible Reading Habit.
The habit of reading the Bible con-
stantly, however, proved Of great
value. It kept me full Of texts and
themes and Scriptural illustrations. I
had no trouble in finding topics for
sermons. My greatest difficulty was to
find opportunity to use the wealth Of
material which was constantly accu-
mulating. Moreover in a few months
God gave us q season Of spiritual re-
freshing which increased the church
membership about 80 per cent.
Moving to another church later, I
began the same method Of giving q
book study once a month, asking the
congregation to read it in advance. I
began this time with the New Tesla
ment, and found the results to be prac-
tically the same as before. And again
in q few months there followed a re-
vival which transformed the church,
and added greatly to It's usefulness and
power.
Doubtless I have made as many
mistakes and blunders as the average
pastor, but as I look back over a long
and happy ministry I can e that my
highest enjoyment and what little serv-
ice I have been able to render to the
cause OF Christ, is largely due to the
book studies which I began In my
early ministry.