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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-01-15
DENU's MOTHER DIES.

E. H.. Denu, business manager of
the Bemidji Pioneer Publishing Co.,
left last night for Madison, Wis,
where he was called by the death of
his mother, who died yesterday af-
ternoon at o'clock.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-01-15
U. s. MAY TAKE OVER
PERSHING'S TERRITORY
(By United Press)

Washington, Jan. 15.-The United
States is prepared, it is officially
limited today, to take over the terri
Pershing and his column are with
drawn from Mexico.
A report states that 10000 Car
rama troops have arrived at Torreon
from the south.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-01-15
COLORADO SHIPPERS GET
HEARING ON RATE CASE
(RY United Pressl

Denver, Colo, Jan. 15.-The ship
pers of Colorado and the intermoun-
tain region were to be given a hear
ing today before an examiner from
the Interstate Commerce commission
upon their demand for a reduction
of % per cent on freight rates to
and from Colorado common points,
affecting several surrounding states
and "a railroads.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-01-15
COLD shuts OFF GAS;
TEXAS IS SUFFERING
(By United Press)

Dallas, Tex, Jan. 15.-This city,
Fort Worth, Denton, GAINESVILLE and
other North Texas points will be en-
tirely out of gas before night, owing
to the cold weather. The tempera-
-ture is Is degrees above zero and
widespread suffering among 100000
people is predicted.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-01-15
Murderer of Mona Simon Says If He
Committed Crime Was Not
In His Right Mind.
ASSERTS BOOZE CLOUDED HIS
BRAIN: MOTHER TO AID SON
Announces That She Will Go to Co.
lumbus in Attempt to Save the
Alleged Murderer.
(Bv United Press)

VIZ Ok1f1CU OooI
Kansas City, Jan. 15.-Mrs. C. D.
Benfer, mother of Weldon Wells.
held at Columbus, Ohio, charged
with the murder Of Mona Simon in
hotel in Columbus, will go to Co.
lumbus and do everything to free her
boy, she announced today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-01-15
THE STORK SPECIAL

A. daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. E. N. French yesterday morning
at St. Anthony's hospital.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-01-15
STARS MEET TOMORROW

There will be a meeting of the
Eastern Star tomorrow evening at 8
o'clock in the Masonic hall.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-01-15
X x x K X x X x r 4 x X x x
THAT'S HOW MUCH THEY
THINK OF THEIR CATTLE
(By United PreSS)

London, Jan. 15.-Much
criticism developed here to-
day over the sale, Of a prize
steer to a stock farm at Bush
nell, ILL.,, U. S. THE critics
say every pound of beef
should remain in England.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-01-15
HIGH SCHOOL FIVE
. WINS FIRST GAME
J. INT.FALLSBEATE
~ .. -.t.. 49,.
BY YJUYRUD'SBOYS
Visitors Make Debut Into Realm of
Basketball; Put Up A Hard
To-. Game for Novices.
zBEMIDU VETERANS TOO MUCH
= < u FOR BORDER CITY LADS
Work of Bailey, Shifted to New Po-
sition, Stands Out; Tanner
Again on the Job.

j. A large crowd was present at the
armory Saturday evening to see the
local high school basketball team de-
feat the International Falls high
:school team. The features of the
game were the stellar work of Tan
5ner, Bailey and Warfield. Tanner
played his usual consistent game and
worked very we'll together with Ball
1ey in connecting with the basket.
Bailey Shows Class.
Bailey, whose regular position is
guard, showed up brilliantly as for
ward and led in the number OF sbas-
kets to his credit. Warfield at CEN
ter outplayed his man although his
topponent was much taller. Gainey,
Grey. Tennstrom and Palmer showed
sup well at guard Tennstrom showed
,up very well, considering the fact
that it was his first game.
Visitors Fight Hard.
International Falls received the
short end Of the score but fought
hard throughout, even though they
were playing against a better team.
This is the first year that the Inter-
national Falls high school has been
represented by basketball team and
they did we'll under the circum-
stances.
The Lineup.
REMIDu INT. FALLS
Macdonald .R.F.. Tanner
shaw ,L.F.. Bailey
.Snielman Warfield
Shapior 80. r.. G........ Ga1ney
Frank l.. G.. ....... Palmer
Substitutes - Grey for Gainey,
eTennstrom for Palmer. Referee, DR..
j. W. Diedrich; timekeeper, George
Graham; scorer, Raymond Hannah
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-01-15

Substitutes = Grey TOT GaIHey,
sTennstrom for Palmer. Referee. Dr.
J. W. Diedrich; timekeeper, George
Graham; scorer, Raymond Hannah
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-09
EXPECTS THE GOVERNMENT
TO TAKE OVER SHIPYARDS
Prediction Made by Company OFF,
cia1 When Told General Strike
Was in Contemplation.

NEW YORK. July s-The COM
Wandering Of tho shipyards in the
New York and New Jersey districts by
the United States government was pre-
dicted here today by an official of one
Of the largo shipbuilding firms, when
informed that labor leaders con-
templated calling q general strike in
all Of the yards unless the demands Of
those now out on strike were granted.
thirty-nve shipbuilding plants in this
vicinity It was said about 5000 had
struck. The men ask a wage Of $3.50
a day. an increase Of about 80 cents
leaders said that should a general
strike be called It would include. be-
sides the present striking machinists,
carpenters, shipwrights, boilermakers'
riveters and rivet holders and other
workers employed in the various yards
A statement by those in charge of
the strike that seven firms had granted
the demands Of the men was denied
by one of the large shipbuilders, who
said that the companies were prepared
for a strike and were not at all con-
cerned as to the outcome.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-09
TO PUT CURB ON Appetite
AS MEANS OF WINNING WAR
proposition Made to Leading Clubs
OF Washington as Part Of Food
Saving Program.

Washington clubs will go on short
rations to help America win the war,
II plans laid before their presidents and
other representatives today by George
A. Cullen of the food administration
are approved by the club directors.
Representatives Of the leading clubs
OF the city met Mr.. Cullen this morning
for second conference regarding the
action they can take in the national
food conservation movement. AS re-
suit 1t is likely that Washington's fash
ionable clubs will adopt a program for
food saving which will be taken up by
hundreds Of clubs in other cities all
over the country.
Full details of the plan outlined by Mr.
Cullen will not be made public until the
clubs adopt It, but it is understood to in
clude a wheatless meal a day; meat but
once a day and other features of the
food administrators bone economy pro-
gram.
Present at the conference this morning
were Woodbury. Blair and John NJ. Biddle
of the Metropolitan Club; Grafton 8. W.
cox. Gus X. Karger and J. R Walsh OF
the National Press Club; Emmons 8.
Smith. William E. Shannon and Forrest
D. Yowell of the Columbia Country Club
and A. b. Coolidge OF the Cosmos Club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-09
MRS. JOSEPHINE HOLMES
SUCCUMBS SUDDENLY

Mrs. Josephine v. A. Holmes. who
compared thousands of documents dur
ing her fifteen years service as a clerk
in the office Of the register of wills. died
suddenly last night at the home Of her
sister. Mrs. George c. Hazelton, at the
Abemarle apartment.
Mrs. Holmes, who was seventy one
years old. and one of the most es-
teemed employees of the Office of the
register of Wills. seemed in excellent
health when she left the Office Satur-
day. Her death last night came as a
shock to associates and friends
the city.
Funeral services are to be held at the
Albemarle. apartment sol, this even
ing at s o'clock The body will be
taken tonight to Oxford. Me. for inter-
Mrs. Holmes had been n residen, of
this city for twenty years. during
which time she had lived with her sis
ter. Besides her sister, a brother, Ed
ward Van Antwerp Of North Dakota. is
Uv1nes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-09
CANADIANS DISCUSS
FOOD CONTROL PLANS

Canadian grain men today conferred
with Herbert c. Hoover. They came
to Washington in line with the effort
the Dominion Is making, through its
food controller. to work in closest CO.
operation with the food administration
Of this country.
Important conferences this afternoon
were scheduled in Mr.. Hoover's once
One was with the cold storage and
warehouse men. and another was with
the war commission of the United
States Sugar Manufacturer Associa-
ton.
Copies OF the stringent regulations
covering the sale Of sugar for pre-
serving purposes, issued by the food
controller of England, were received
by the food administration today.
Persons receiving sugar for preserv-
ing are forbidden to dispose of IL or
use it for any other purpose To do
so makes the offender guilty of an
offense against the defense OF the
realm regulations. and punishment for
infraction of these regulations is se-
we're.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-09
bone DRY nation PLEA
TABLED BY MINISTERS
Resolution at Pastors Federation
Meeting Pertaining to Wine and
Beer Ruled Out of Order.

Presentation of a resolution at the
meeting of the Pastors Federation, in
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
today. praying Congress to retain beer
Of the food bill brought about a heated
discussion.
The resolution in question was pre-
scented by Rev. DR.. c. c. Mclean. 1t
prayed Congress to include beer and
wine In the list Of Intoxicating bever-
ages the manufacture, sale, importa-
ton or export Of which are to be for
hidden during the war.
Rev. DR.. Wallace Radcliffe. pastor of
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church.
Directing to the resolutions on parlia-
mentary grounds. said today's meet
ing was called for a specific purpose
and that no extraneous business could
be brought up. The ruling of the chair
man was that new bushes might be
brought before the meeting. where
the decision and the chair was over
ruled. When Rev. DR.. Mclean pro-
posed to call meeting Immediately
after adjournment. to discuss and
adopt tho prohibition resolution. Rev.
DR.. Radcliffe stated the parlors of the
meeting; whereupon Rev. DR. Mcean
endeavored to call a meeting to be
held outside the church. This failed
however, and the resolution was laid
on the table.
Today's meeting was called to receive
the report OF the committee appointed
several weeks ago to map out a program
of war service. The repor. adopted
unanimously, provided for a committee to
be composed Of one minister and one lay
man Representing each denomination in the
District of Columbia to have general
charge OF such war service. The service
the report stated. should be divided into
spiritual work in the training camps; a
social center in the city work in the
homes. and a subcommittee to look after
the necessary financial support for the
service.
Work along these several lines indicated
It was decided, is to be instituted at once
The social center feature was left largely
to the discretion Of the COMMITTEES, with
the suggestion that the y. NJ. c. A. prob
ably would be available, but II not. that
suitable building was to be obtained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-09
MRS. SNOW ABANDONS
MISCONDUCT CHARGE

Mrs. Adds H Snow. through her
counsel. Henry E. Davis. today aban-
doned the charge of misconduct against
her husband. Chester A. Snow, seventy
three years old. on which she had
based her request for an absolute d.
vorce. In the course Of his argument
before Justice Stafford. Attorney Davis
admitted that the evidence had not
sustained the allegation of improper
relations between Mr.. Snow and h.
niece. Mrs. Maude Emory. who had
been a member of hia household since
the death of a former Mrs. Snow. and
had been a mother to the son. Chester
A. Snow. 3r.
Attorney Davis. however. contended
that the record shows that Mr.. Snow
treated his wife cruelty. and on this
the lawyer predicated a claim for a
legal separation. With alimony. An
swering the argument Of Mr.. Davis.
Attorney George P. Hoover, for the
husband. denied that a charge of
cruelty under the law had been sus-
tanned by tho testimony in the case.
He pleaded for dismissal OF the en-
tire case.
The arguments of counsel were in
progress at late hour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-09
TRAP SET IN THE HOUSE
FAILS OF ITS OBJECT
Record Of Representative Walsh for
Consistency Saved by Timely
Act Of Mr, Mann.

Representative Joseph Walsh of
Massachusetts, comes from New Bed
ford. For several weeks Mr. Walsh has
been standing knee-deep in trouble in
the House of Representatives. prevent
ing members from extending their re-
marks in tho Record" He has compiled
figures to show that whole carloads Of
mushy patriotic poetry from con-
stituents, reams of kilograms on every
conceivable subject and essays galore
are printed at government expense in
the Congressional Record, although
being no part Of the congressional de-
bate and having nothing to do with it,
They laid trap for him in the House
today. After Mr.. Walsh had objected
to various printings. including a his
tory of various patriotic organizati ons,
Representative Randall of California
solemnly asked leave to extend his
remarks by printing a history Of New
Bedford. Mass, showing the struggles
and piety of the early Pilgrims.
The House waited to see whether Mr..
Walsh would be consistent and object,
and thus give his home town a black
eye. They didn't wait long. Before
Mr.. Walsh could open his lips to speak
Representative Mann Of Illinois leaped
into the breach and said: IT object"
Whereupon Representative Walsh's
record for consistency was saved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-09
Americans, Stand Together!
70 the Editor Of The Star:


It is. manly and right to fight
against anything we do not approve
OF; but when decided against by a
representative, wise and large majori-
ty the fight should then cease. There
are those who did not approve of this
country going to war against Germany.
They did all they could to avoid this
terrible conflict. But now that war
has been declared every patriotic
A annes,,san citizen en-, should cease his
bit to bring victory. 1t is regrettabIe
that the socialist party is still pro-
testing against the war with Ger
many. For II ever there was a time for
an patriotic Americans to prove them
selves worthy Of the name. it is now!
While on his voyage great storm
arose, and the men became Brighten
ed and spoke Of leaving the ship. but
the APP. Apostle ;s Paul . EXCLAIMED: Except
saved" So 1t is with us Americans.
Except we stand by the President, and
the leaders in Congress. we cannot
hope to win in this great war. And
every citizen should lay aside his for
mer opposition to entering into this war
and get ready to shoulder arms, Az
insult to the flag should be the con-
Germ OF every man and woman. re-
lean soil. In the meantime, while
the Germans are being ordered to leave
this country, do not count 1t a waste
OF time to keep a close watch on some
of the treacherous Americana. For
all OF the Benedict Arnolds are not
dead yet.
Let US hope that the socialist partv
will cease kicking against the pricks
and prove themselves Americans. in
deed. and stand by the President. his
cabinet and their co-workers in the
Congress of tpe United States In their
earnest efforts to keep aloft this eIori-
Gus old flag which has never vet been
lowered by any foreign enemy.
j. c. CUNNINGHAM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-09

while the allies have been subjected to
every Inconvenience and have been
charged exorbitant rail rates. Agricul-
tural machinery destined for Russia,
the report declares. has been held up
for months. Sweden exacting from
Russia extraordinary bargains before
delivery was permitted.
Sweden's action in holding within her
ports large amount of merchant ton
mage Is dealt with in the report, which
declares 100000 tons Is lying idle.
Sweden's total tonnage ia about 40O.-
900 tons for her own export and import
trade.
Tho allies, unable to force Swedish
tonnage into the worlds trade routes
now look to the United States for help,
and. 1t Is said. believe her shipping Will
be put into service II the United States
and Great Britain come to an agree
ment as regards bunkering Coal, I'M
der this arrangement, would be refused
to ships of any nation refusing to put
ships into services tho allies demanded
should be kept open by neutral ships.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-09

B: Beavers. R W. Patterson. Junius B.
Plake. Carter Glass. IT., D. o. Mead. NJ.
Whitney, William B. Yancey. H. J.
Rockefeller and NJ Clay.
Eighth Company-L. NJ Foy. H. p.
Gray R b. Easley. r. J. King. D. Nor
row. G. Myers. W. c. Rathbone. A. P.
Deahl. jr.; K f. Smith, j. F. Farms
worth. William r. Silver. Dan H. Hoge,
Allen H. Snowden, William c. Stet-
tinius. S. w. Morgan, G. NJ Snead and
H; G. M. Kelleher
First Troop Cavalry-A r. Bowles.
jr.; w. w. Cox. G. W. Ewing, N. S.
Daniels jr.; F. s. Jacobs. Catesby c.
Jones, T. H. Mckay. jr.: H. N. O'Dell,
N. r. Perry. X. o. Spinning. H. L.
Ernest. H. r. Miller. H. H. Semmes and
Newell P. Weed.
First Battery. Field Artillery-H. N.
Glazebrook.. jr;; G. 8. Clark. R. q.
Clarke. c. A Foss. c. o. Kimberly, L.
s. Partridge. w. D. Clark. F. x. Gala
han, William Ellingsworth. T. W. Fos-
ter and T. Mop. Glasgow.
Second Battery, Field Artillery-Fafr-
fax 8. Landstreet. g. F. Downey, jr.
Leonard Ober. F. D. Downey, 3. c.
Cutten. j. R. Hume. NJ. c. Handwerk,
T. N. Hendricks. ]. W. Loveland. jr.; D.
J. Fitzgerald. Frazier Croft and An
drew Wylie.
Third Battery, Field Artillery. A.
H. NJ. Robertson. Walter Rompel, Mall
colin Ross, A. L. schlessinger. T. T.
speer. J. Taylor. Samuel White, Jr.; l.
H. Zeliff. c. c. Stolter and R. F. LIE
Barron.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-09
REPORTS IN FAVOR OF
SMYTH'S NOMINATION

A favorable report on the nomination
of Constantine ]. Smyth to be chief JUS
tice Of the Court Of Appeals Of the Dis
trict was ordered today by the Senate
judiciary committee.
Mr.. Smyth, who is an attorney from
Omaha, Neb.. has been appointed to
succeed Chief Justice Seth Shepard. re-
tired.
1t is expected the Senate will confirm
the nomination of Mr.. Smyth at an
early date.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-09
TO AID MANNED SOLDIERS.
Institution to Be Established to
Teach Them Trades.

In preparation for giving crippled
and other occupations that will make
them self-supportins. an institution Is
to be established in New York by the
American Red Cross. This is to be
modelled after the best institutions of
the kind in France, England and Can
ada.
Jeremiah Milbank of New York has
donated a building, a fund OF $4,000
and has guaranteed to pay the expenses
of an investigation committee to study
other institutions of the kind. A cam
paign for additional funds is to be
started soon.
The investigation will be made by
DR.. Edward T. Devine, director Of the
New York School OF Philanthropy. who
will start It a00A -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-09
MRS. HESTER A. KING DEAD.
Funeral Services Will Be Held To-
morrow at North Capitol Church.

Mrs. Hester A. King widow Of John
I. King, lifelong resident OF the Dis
trict. died suddenly Saturday night at
her home. so H street northwest. Fu-
neral services are to be held tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock at the North
Capitol M. E. Church, North Capitol and
X streets northwest. Rev. William
Harris ts to off1ciate. Interment is to
be at Rock Creek cemetery. Four
daughters are living. Mrs. J. NJ. Davis
of Long Branch, N. j., and Mrs. N.
Bunch. Miss L. r. King and Mrs. Will
liam B. Creecy of this city. Five grand.
children and nine great-srandchildren
are QYanR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-09
LONGSHOREMEN IN SESSION
Delegates From Several American
Countries Meet in Toledo

TOLEDO. Ohio. July S.-With 200 dele
gates present from the United States,
Mexico. Cuba, Canada. South America and
Central America the annual convention
Of the International Lonsshoremen' S
Union began here today
President T. v. O'Conner of Buffalo said
that q policy of support of President VIII
son Will be outlined. The union includes
10000 members. mostly docknen
Richard Butler Of New York is oppos-
ing President O'Conner for reelection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-09
SWEDISH COLONEL SLAIN
Murderer Possibly Tried to Get I'm.
portant Military Plans.

STOCKHOLM. July 9.-The newspaper
Dagens Nyheter says that Col. Hjalmar
Smitt. prominent member Of the Swedish
general staff. was found murdered in his
fat Saturday.
The circumstances suggest an attempt
by the murderer to get possession Of inn
pertant military plans in Col Smiths
Keeping.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-09
KATE sANBoRN, AUTHOR, DEAD
Earned Her First Money by Writing
While in Short Frocks.

HOLLISTON. Mass. July s.-Miss
Katherine Abbott Sanborn (Kate San
horn). author. who earned her first money
by writing while still wearing short
frocks died here today at the ago Of sew
enty-nine. Miss Sanborn wss formerly
professor Of English literature at Smith
College and in recent years had leot1lred
ON uterary toDacA = = -. 3:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-09
HOW FOOD CONTROL BILL
AFFECTS THE FINANCES
Amendments Added by Senate Sat-
urday Cause Withdrawal of
War Tax Measure.

Confusion worse confoundsd" was the
term applied today to describe tho status
OF tho war tax bill. growing out Of the
bill BY the Senate Saturday. The war tax
bill. which had been completed and re-
ported to tho Senate, was withdrawn Sat
urday evening by Chairman Simmons OF
the finance committee and 10 now before
liquor question, interjected into the food
control bill. Is settled in conference.
Tho question confronting the finance
committee Is how much additional reve-
bill to provide. consequent upon the COM
paete Generalization OF the committees
previous estimates of revenue based on
taxes upon spirits. and how much further
expense will have to be met In following
the carrying out Of the provisions of the
food control bill
Members at Wits End.
Members of the finance committee
are At their wits ends today to devise
additional sources of revenue. 1t was
thought when they reported the bill
that they had drawn upon nearly every
available source Of revenue and to the
time.
OF course, they know that excess
proflts and largo incomes can stand an
other haul. but they feel there 10 a
AAA1ll " plCSSuI0 LII ILLS AH CNA1ohs
1--WE don't want to burn down the
house to roast tho pig" as 1t was re-
marked today. In other words. they
feel they must not run tho risk Of tax
ing business and incomes out OF ex-
istence.
Members of the finance committee
naturally desired that the prohibition
question might be eliminated from the
food bill and not, precipitated into the
war preparation measures at all. II
possible. A prominent northern demo-
cratic senator said today, as he views
1t. the Senate has gone on record as
favoripg the abolition Of whisky and
to that extent has demonstrated to the
prohibition sentiment of the country
the absolute accord Of large major
ity of the Senate
Sinews Of War Needed.
But. he pointed out. the Congress Is
now engaged in furnishing the sinews
OF war. to win the war, and after their
hrst flush Of acquiescence in the acknowl-
edged countrywide sentiment for prohi-
bttion- senators are called upon to deal
with cold facts Of revenue and taxea
The finance committee will confer with
President Wilson and the Secretary of
the Treasury over the situation before
proceeding further with the war tax bill.
President Wilson will be called upon, 1t
Is said. to throw the weight Of his in
fuence into the untangling Of the mesh
In which the war tax bill and the pro-
hlbit1on movement seems now entangled.