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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-03-24

| 'Thcre are the hudson klNer
and Narrows Of Lake Champlain,
which must be improved by the
Government before full use can
be made Of the Barge Canals on
which the State Of New York has
spent nearly $155,O 100000.
"There are the Chesapeake and
Delaware Canal and the water
way from Norfolk to Beaufort.
The United States is faced today
with the possibility, if not the
probability. of war, Scores Of
military and naval experts have
testified to the enormous value,
both for offense and defense. of
an inland waterway along the IA
lantic Coast which would be safe
both from attack by an enemy and
the perils of the sea.
Last year nearly 100000
tons of freight were carried into
and out of Lake Superior. Dur
ing the same time the foreign
commerce Of the United States
amounted to more than s., S13,-
100000. Yet, as it stands to-day,
the work Of improving our lake
and ocean harbors must soon be
halted.
"When general strike on all
the railways of the country was
threatened last summer, It was
suddenly realized that, because it
leads cut from our greatest cen
ter Of the iron and steel industry, !
a dependable channel in the Ohio |
river would be of the greatest
value to our Navy. In time Of
war the existence or non-eXist-
ence of such channel might |
readily prove to be the factor
which would decide whether our
flag should float in victory or be
lowered in defeat.
"What is true of the Ohio is
true in greater or less degree of
all the other rivers of the Unit
ed States. No lesson has been
more plainly taught by the war
in Europe than this-that, the
larger are the army and the navy
which a nation has, the sooner do
they become impotent. either for
OffenSe or defense. unless they
are backed by an industrial de
which can produce the
enormous amount of supplies and
which are required. and
bv transportation facilities watch
can deliver those supplies and MI
nitions as fast as they are need
ed.
"For more than a year the
traffic history of the United States
has been principally a record of
lPlav. congestion. car-shortaoe
and embargoes. 7 have no doubt
that the losses which these de
lays and embargoes have caused
to the merchants, manufacturers
and wOrkinemen of the United
States have been far greater than
he total sum that would be re
luired to improve every river
and harbor in the country.
eff our railroads efficient as
hey are. are utterly unable to
handle the traffic. in time Of
peace, in God s name. what would
lappen in time of war; D..
owe ought to begin at once the ;
work Of creating a national svs-
EN- Of waterways and harhors and :
,ush that work 10 nomplotion at
he earliest possible time Thnre
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-03-24
sign of Good Digestion.

When you see a cheerful and happy
old lady you may know that he has good
digestion. If your digestion is impaired
or if you do not relish your meals take
a dose of Chamberlain's Tablets. They
strengthen the stomach, improve the di-
gestion and cause a gentle movement
of the bowels. Obtainable everywhere.
ADVERTISEMENT
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-03-24

Big interests that control the
financial policy Of a nation, and
militarism that rules it with an
iron hand and helps to keep the
people in subsection to capital and
the strong and tyranical mailed
arm of the army are a blight and
a curse to any country.-Ruston
Leader.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-18
RUSSELL BROOKS IS
APPOINTED TO NAVAL
ACADEMY BY KNUTS0N

Russell Brooks, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Quincy Brooks of this city has
received an appointment to the An
napolis Naval academy. from Con-
gressman Harold Knutson of the
Sixth congressional district in which
Bemidji is located. \ letter re-
ceived by Harold's parents said that
while making visit to the Battle
ship Kansas on which Russell is To-
Gated as member Of the Bemidji
division of the Minnesota naval mill
tia, Congressman Knutson person.
ally presented the appointment pa
pers to the Bemidji boy, who will
take his examination to enter An
napolis June 27.
Russell is a junior in the Bemidii
high school. He Joined the Bemidji
division of the Minnesota naval mill
tia several months ago and al
though one Of the youngest members
of the division received a rating of
a first class seaman when he took
his final examination to enter the
navy. He also has an athletic rec
ord in the Bemidji high school.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-18
STATE GAME PICTURES
ARE COMING TO BEMIDJI

Negotiations are pending between
Manager Whaley Of the E1kO and
Carlos Avery, head of the
state game and fish department, to
have the state films of the fish and
game department shown at the Elko
next Tuesday. 1t was hoped to have
the views here Monday but Mr.. Avery
cannot be here on that day.
The views show the work of the
state fish and game department in
it's conservation of these resources OF
Minnesota, showing the hatcheries,
rescue of fish from overflowed lakes,
birds and animals of the state, and
one scene is of the local hatchery
with Bemidji people in the picture.
S. G.. Bailey of Bemidji, deputy
warden, says the pictures are of un-
usual interest and of great educa-
tional value, and that they are being
shown throughout the state.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-18
INITIAL FARM STOCK
SALE Will BE HELD
IN BEMIDJI TOMORROW

Tomorrow afternoon the first pub
lie sale of farm stock and farm
equipment will be held by E. j. Will
Its at the foot of Third street and
the event is attracting considerable
interest, as it is probable the initial
effort will result in regular sales in
the future, where farmers may offer
stock and farm machinery and
equipment in general for sale to mu-
tual advantage.
In the large number of articles
listed there is a noticeable absence
of COWS, with heavy demand from
prospective purchasers.
Several fine horses will be offered,
autos, saw rig, buggies, chickens of
pure strain. COWS, household and va
rious farming implements and uten-
sils.
In addition, there will be offered
two lots in the Bemidji business dis
trict, one on Third street in a CEN
trail location.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-18
FARMERS STATE BANK,
new INS1I1U 1I0N, TO
OPEN IN FIFTH WARD

With the coming Of Nymore in
to the city of Bemidji, fourth bank
is to be added to the financial insti-
tutions of the city, work having
started on the new bank building
to be located in the new Fifth ward.
It is to be of brick and cover ground
space 25x45 feet. I"
The name of the new bank is to
be the Farmers State Bank and will
star: with a capital Of $25.Q00, sur
plus ofs$7, 500.
The officers of the bank are:
President-H. r. Gillette.
Vice president-Edward PaulsOn.
The cashier has been engaged and
will come from West Point, MINI.
The directors are o. J. Tagley,
L. T. Bella, E. S. Ingersoll, Knute
Aakhus and N C. Smith.
Mr.. Bella, Mr.. Aakhus, Mr.. Paul
son and Mr.. Gillette are we'll known
farmers, and the officers and direct
ors are all well known to Bemidji
business men and the farmers in
this vicinity.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-18
EXCESSIVE BUILDING
COST AGAIN STUDIED
BY BOARD EDUCATION

At meeting of the board of edu-
cation last night it was decided to
again refer to the bids for the new
Fifth ward school and revise some
of the items, and for this purpose a
meeting will be held next Tuesday
night.
The excessive cost of plumbing
and the really necessary features Of
a modern school has boosted con-
struction cost out of all possible rea-
son and the board will have to "play
checkers to work with the amount
of bonds voted for the new struc-
ture.
The building will be constructed
the same size as planned, containing
ten rooms, and be modern struc-
ture and it may be required to finish
five of the rooms. the number at
present in the Fifth ward building,
and possibly six of the rooms, and
await a more favorable time before
finishing the other rooms. In this
manner the school would be ade-
quate for the present and room to
take care of growth.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-18
SPIRITUALISTS BUY
PROPERTY FOR CHURCH

The First Spiritualist church con-
gregation of Bemidji has purchased
from A. A. Carter lot at the corner
of Eighth street and Irvine avenue
whereon will be erected a house of
service.
The lot already has a residence
on it but this will be moved back
and a new structure 25x60 will be
erected and the present structure
added, giving a building 25x10O
feet.
Work will commence early in Sep
tember and .e pushed to completion
for occupancy this fall
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-18
CHIPPEWAS ARE BUSY
AT RED LAKE AGENCY

Chief John Morrison of Red
Lake was in Bemidji today and re-
ports things humming at the agency
and that the Chippewas are busy pre-
pairing ground and planting crops.
Forest fires, stated the chief, are
being closely watched in that vicin-
ity and already a large amount of
destruction has been caused in the
pine. The wide extent of the fire
makes it exceedingly difficult to
combat but back firing has been en-
ployed successfully.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-18
FULL WEIGHT OF
AMERICA NEEDED
TO TIP SCALES OF
W0RLD'SC0NFLIC1
Lord Derby, British War Secretary,
Frankly States What Will
Have to Be Done.
NO PEACE PREDICTION UNTIL
UNITED STATES STRIKES HARD
Asserts Germany is Ready to Fight
for Long Time Despite Hints
of Peace.
(RY United PresS)

Vby OuICeU 1CSo1
; London, May 1S.-''War will not
be over until the full weight of Am
erica has been thrown in the scales.
Not until America begins making
war as though she alone faced Ger
many will there be possibility of
predicting when the end will come. -
So spoke Lord Derby, British sec
.retary of state for war, successor to
Lord Kitchener, today.
"Germany is throwing out the
idea that the end of the war is in
sight. She is ready to fight for a
long time yet before accepting terms
that the world democracies demand
to safeguard the future. There is
still a terrible fight"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-18
FakeEng|i |iSh
0ffiCerS'FIiI1l'
Society Girls
(By United Press)

New York, May 18.-The latest
swindle in New York has Just been
made public, several susceptible So
ciety girls having been gulled by
fake English soldiers wearing uni
forms of an English officer.
The game is to WOO rich young
women, borrow money and run bills
Five of the "wise" impersOnatOrs
are known to the police
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-18
STANTON AGAIN IN
lIMELIGHT AS TIMBER
FOR GOVERNOR RACE

Judge Stanton of Bemidjf,=5udge
Of the district court, was >the chief
topic of discussion at gathering
of bankers in St. Paul with refer
ence to his becoming a candidate for
governor on the Democratic ticket
at the next state election.
Judge Stanton has frequently fig
ured in governorshiR possibilities in
Democratic circles, but never con-
sented to allow his name to go be-
fore the people for the office.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-18
JURY HANDS JUDGE
STANTON new ONE;
SEALED VERDICTLOS1

Brainerd, May 1S.-When Judge
C. w. Stanton's court convened a
jury foreman announced that he had
misplaced sealed verdict found at
midnight.
Judge Stanton instructed the jury
to retire again and to return an
other verdict, certifying that it was
the same as the lost one. The jury
did so, returning verdict for
$S1S4O in favor Of the plaintiff in
the case Of Miller versus Schlange
''In all my experience as a judge"
said Judge Stanton, II have never
known a similar experience"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-18
WOULD BE ARTILLERYMAN

Ed Dean Of International Falls.
son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Dean of
Lake Boulevard. who has been the
guest of his parents for the past sew
eral days. left this afternoon for Du-
Iuth where he will take the exam
ination to enter the artillery.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-18
BAILEY And HUFFMAN
ACCEPTED FOR TRAINING

In the latest list of those accepted
for training in the officers reserve
camp at Fort Smelling appears the
names of T. C. Bailey and Hal Huff
man of Bemidji, who recently took
the examination. They are now at
the Fort Smelling camp.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-18
Lens Af|ame
AS Germans
PfepareF|ight
(By United Press)

With the Brisish armies, May 1S.
Lens is being set afame. The
fires in Frances "coal city" were
visible from the British lines last
night. The Germans plainly know
the danger they are running now of
the British sweep that will circle
around the city and trap them.
The possible destruction of the
buildings is the same practice the re-
treating Germans have been resort
ing to, destroying buildings and
everything else before evacuating a
city.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-18
MISS JOHNSON NAMED
HEAD OF SANITORIUM

Miss NJ Fowler Johnston of the
Hopewell hospital, Minneapolis, will
be the new superintendent of the
Lake Julia sanatorium and will as
sumo her new duties about June l.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-18
ANOTHER PEACE TALE
(By United Press)

(By United PressJ
London, May 1S.-An Exchange
Telegra ph dispatch today gives out
an Amsterdam report to the effect
truce is being arranged between Ger
many and Russia. There is no con-
firmation and it is looked upon as
another German canard.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-18
FIRES SWEEP MESABA MINE
BUILDINGS: MAYOR IN FIGHT
(RY United Pressl

St. Paul. May 1S-Strong winds
are again menacing state property.
Mine buildings at Mesaba have been
destroyed Mayor Wallace is lead
ing the fighting.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-18
CHICAGO SOCIETY IS
SLASHING EXPENSE
(By United Pressl

Chicago. May 1S.-Fifty to IS per
cent of the woman assistants to
fashionable modistes have been dis
charged as result of society prac
ticing economy.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-18
WOMEN WILL FIGHT ATTEMPTS
TO LIFT CHILD LABOR BAN
(Bv United Press

New York, May 18.-Mrs. Carrie
Chapman Gait, a leading woman
civic worker, today annopnced oppo-
sition to any attempt to suspend the
child labod laws during the war and
urges that the United States profit
by England's mistake.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-18
CARE OF DEPENDENT MOTHERS
DURING WAR IS PROBLEM
(By United PresS)

Washington. May 1S.-The bu-
reau of child labor is working out a
program for the care of dependent
mothers during the war. Country
rural nursing service and county
maternity hospitals are urged.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-18
OFFICIAL REPORT SHOWS
SUBMARINE LOSS LESS
NV United Press !

Paris, May 1S.-Only three French
merchantmen were sunk by submar-
ines during the week ending May
13, says an official dispatch today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-18
TAKING VACATION

Mrs H. A. Bridgeman of the Fifth
ward is assisting D. D. l.. Stanton
with his office work. while Miss Es-
sic Peterson is on her vacation for
three weeks
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-18
OVER 1870 ARE MISSING
FROM STRANDED SHIP

TBv . teU fTeSS1
San Francisco, May 18.-Over 13O !
are missing and many have perish
ed in the wrecking of vessel strand
ed off the shoals of Cape Constan-
tine, Alaska, say wireless reports.
Only 29 have been picked up and the
others are adrift
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-18
AUSTRIANS ORDERED
FROM ITALIAN PATH
(Ry limited PreSSl

I
Rome, May 18.--Italian forces have
captured 4,121 Austrians in their
offensive Enemy attacks in the
Carso region fail. Austria orders
her civilians in the Isonzo section
to leave and records have been rush.
ed to Vienna.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-18
STATE SUPREME COURT
REVERSES DECISION
(RY United Press J

St. Paul, May 1S.-The supreme
court today handed down its deci-
sion in the State ex Rel Schwartz
VS.. Middleton, reversing the finding
of Judge Stanton in Bemidji.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-18
In Favor of War.

Washington. May 1S.-Official
dispatches from Petrograd on the
formation Of the coalition cabinet
are behind the news dispatches. They
do say, however, that the new MIN
listers of foreign affairs and war, re-
spectively. are in favor of vigorous
prosecution Of the war and that the
workmen's committee favors often
sive warfare.
Information received by the gov
ernment here indicates more and
more that the Socialist movement in
Europe is entirely Influenced by the
German government.
Liebknecht has not been released
from prison and it is understood that
others of his party will be impris-
oned.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-18
HONDURAS. TOO

(By United Press)
Washington, May 1S.-Honduras
today broke relations with Germany.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-18
TRUST OF M1DDLEMEN
(Rv Tinted PrpSS)

(By United Press)
Washington, May discharges of
the existence of a nationwide trust
of middlemen operating in almost
every state were laid before the
department of agriculture today
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-18
AMERICAN MEDICAL
Unit LANDS SAFELY
(By United PresS)

London, May 1S.-The first con-
tingent of the American medical unit
arrived today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-18
MINISTER'S ATTENTION
(BV United PreSsl

(By United Press)
St. Paul, May Ex-Governor
Burnquist today requested ministers
in Minnesota to mention campaign
Sunday for raising $4,000 for Y.
NJ. G.. A. work.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-18

This is the case of the famous
Baudette school scrap.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05
SUNDAY NO PITCHER.
One Try at Art Sufficient to Con-
vince All of That Fact.

Billy Sunday. the evangelist. once
had the ambition TO become a pitcher.
and 1t was July IT, 1890, that he got
his chance-and failed. 1t was the
fifth inning Of game between the
Phillies and the Pirates. when Billy
tried his hand at twirling for the Pitts
burgh team. Hurd started the game.
but was batted out of the box in the
first inning. Then another pitcher by
the name of Baker took up the work
for three innings. He too. suffered Sc
verely. and In the fifth Billy Sunday
stepped into the box and took hand at
pitching. The first man who faced him
walked: the second hit out for three
Dagger. the third for a double and the
next was hit by pitched ball and
took his base. That was enough. Billy
Sunday was gently but firmly taken out
of the box and he never tried to pitch
again for the National League. Sun
day was a rafting good fielder" the
records of the day say, but he demon
strated IN that one inning that he was
not a pitcher"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05
GREAT BATTING FEATS.
Wiibert Robinson Once Made Seven
Hits in One Game.

The fact that Ty Cobb and one or
two others this year have succeeded In
making five hits in five times at hat in
a game recalls tho greatest of all rec
ords for hitting in one game. which
dates back to the days when rotund
Wilhert Robinson was n willowy CATCH
er on the Baltimore club. In 1892 Rob-
inson made seven hits In seven times
at bat In a game between baltimore
and st. Louis.
Honus Wagner once collected seven
hits in seven times at bat in two games
of douhle-header Honus made n
total of sixteen bases on two homers.
three doubles and brace of singles.
This record was excelled by Nap
La joie. who collected eight hits in a
double bill, one of them a triple
Ed Delehanty, Bob Lowe and Dan
Brouthers each are credited with four
home runs in one game.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05
tanned BY McGRAW?
Heine Zimmerman More Quiet Than
Ever Before

Heinie Zimmerman. "the Great Zim."
is trying to keep out of trouble this
season, and to date he has succeeded
admirably Well 1t was not until the
national leaguers had swung into the
month of June that "Zim' got into an
alteration that resulted in his being
canned from the playing field and then
his protests were mild compared to
what they used to be in the days of
his Cubhood. when he seldom missed
week beating the rest of the team
to the showers.
Tim" is naturally quick tempered
player and a hard loser. He fights
for everything he can get in ball
game, and the worst thing in the
world in his eyes is to be called out
on what he thinks is bad strike. But
Mctiraw has tanned "Zim' to notice
able degree and he is watching his step
this season
While 'Zim' has laid off the umpires
he has lost nothing of his love for rep
artee, and any time "A player on an
opposing club tries to pass him the
buck he has quick comeback. In
one series between the Giants and
Boston Johnny Evers tried his hand It
it and got tart answer
Hey, Iim." yelled Eyers. have you
ever got all your fines paid yet?'
And .'Zim" blurted out:
rs that you. Jawn? It's a surprise.
Haven't you gone crazy yet? | thought
they'd copied you before now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05
10 LOOMS GOING GOOD.
Driving Ambulance in France and
Thinks War Near End.

10 Loomis. that wonderful Chicago
athlete who has won three titles in one
national championship meeting. has
gained an unusual degree of optimism
somewhere in France 10 is driving an
ambulance donated by the Chicago a.
a. Hightower. the Northwestern Uni
versity athlete. is with him In let
ter to friend 10 writes. under date
of June %:
Our unit goes into active service to-
morrow (June 2O. There has been IN
usually heavy firing at the front. and
we have been ordered out of camp
sooner than we thought possible. | for
one shall be glad to see action. although
the past two weeks in Paris have been
great.
.Hightower and ! bought a little lion
cub the other day while we were ex-
ploring the ZOOS, etc. We feed him
with bottle and are planning to keep
him with us mascot as long as We
can.
The most exciting adventure Of our
period in training camp was base ball
game between two hospital sections.
We all took part in it, and it did away
with thoughts of war for time, any
how. We feel sure that we will be
home soon, for the general opinion here
seems to he that victory for the allies
can't be many months away"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05
PUT BLAME ON MASCOT.
Tigers Chase Youngster as Club
Starts to Lose Regularly.

Another Detroit mascot has come
and has departed. When the Tigers
started their great eastern drive the
first Of June considerable credit for
the fine showing was given to a dusky
batboy from the southland. His name
was Alex Rivers and his home was
New Orleans Rivers made the east
ern trip and returned to Detroit with
the club. Then the Tigers wavered
-Cobb's hitting streak was broken
and bad luck came. Adverse condi-
lions continued, SO one day Mr.. Rivers
was deported. Since then the Tigers
have won and lost systematically.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05
Another Freak Home Run.

Outfielder McCabe made what was
probably the "freakiest" homo run in
Three-1 League history in the recent
series with Hannibal at Rockford. Ill.
When McCabe hit the ball, Outfielder
Torrance of Hannibal dashed to the left
fence in an effort to get IT. torrance
thrust his hands against the fence to
save himself from injury and the little
finger of his ungloved hand became
caught between two boards. He pulled
frantically to free himself while Nc
Cabe was tearing around the bases.
Manager Castle rushed over from CEN
ter to aid Lorenzo. but when the finger
was out of the trap McCabe had scored.