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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-10

DR.. and Mrs. U. B. G. Ewing will be
host and hostess Wednesday evening
for meeting Of the Woman's Foreign
Missionary society of the First NJ. E.
church at their home, South Twelfth
street. This will be an open meeting.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-10

Many persons are interested in the
play, THE Old Peabody Pew" which
will be given Friday evening at the
Second English Lutheran church by
members of the aid society. A nomin-
al admission fee will be asked.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-05
BODY OF kESDARCY, T.. .->
PLACED ON STEAMER
BOUND TO AUSTRALIA

San Francisco, June 5.-Final
tribute of this country to the men,
ory of James Leslie Hes) Darcy, the
pugilist who died in Memphis, was
paid here yesterday when the body
was escorted through the principal
thoroughfares to a steamer which
was due to sail for Australia. The
casket was draped with the colors of
the United States and Australia, and
there were many flowers from vari-
GUS parts of the country.
The funeral escort was led by
mounted police and n band. Pugil-
lists and others of note in the world
Of sports. with members of the Fra
ternal Order of Eagles, under whose
auspices ceremonies were conducted,
marched in the procession.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-05
LARGE CROWDS HEAR
PATRIOTIC SPEAKERS


j Hundreds of citizens last night
marched in the patriotic street par
ade and listened to the patriotic ad-
dresses delivered by enthusiastic
speakers.
Led by the band and the "Boys of
'61," the parade started at the city
hall and marched about the business
district to the First National bank
corner, at which place the addresses
were delivered. '' TIA
t. w. p. Dyer presided and gave a
strong speech in which he called
to mind the fact that the United
States has entered the war with a
definite purpose--and that to over
come Prussian militarism.
= States Attorney Graham M. Tor
rance's statement patience has
ceased to be a virtue" was loudly
applauded.
City Attorney NJ. J. Brown and
Representative L. G. Pendergast in
their remarks both stated their alb
solute faith in the patriotism and
ability of the men of the United
States, and stated that they thought
that practically every young man
would gladly take advantage of his
opportunity to register.
In the Fifth ward, Mr.. Torrance,
Mr.. Dyer, Mr. Wedge and Chief Rip
pie spoke. The band accompanied
the party.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-05

Registration today found all the
voting precincts fully manned at the
opening hour, Z O'Clock and to each
precinct :focked> patriotic young men
to register their names to be called
when their country needs their SER
vices. All males between the ages of
Fl and who have not reached 81
years are required to register. Polls
close at, 81 O'Clock tonight.
Each of the precincts reported
late this afternoon a satisfactory
registration. There were some slack
ers who, it is stated, have left the
city to avoid the register, practic-
ally all being foreigners or with a
leaning toward the foes of the land
which protects them. These will be
checked up later.
The figures, taken from the census
records of the country show that Bel
trami county is expected to register
about 1000. The day was quiet.
there was no disorder and Sheriff
johnson reported all quiet this after
noon.
twenty-five extra deputy sheriffs
are on duty keeping alert for anyindi-
cation of disloyalty to the govern
ment.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-05

Up to $4,000 goes the Liberty
Loan mercury in Bemidji as .indi-
Gated by today's registration and the
end is not yet. Many salaried men
are subscribing under the payment
plan as a means of acquiring nest
egg and it is an excellent idea. Why
not Liberty Bond? 1t is not a
charity by long ways-it is an in
vestment and at the same time aid
ing the government in preserving
your country, your home, your fam
lily and your children's future. Ask
your banker about it. He'll be glad
to explain.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-05
ELECTRIC LIGHT co.
TO ESTABLISH OFFICE
IN BUSINESS DISTRICT

e Elliot, -, the florist, has>~moved his
retail business from the Elk temple
to his greenhouse on the Lake front.
near the library. The electric light
company will occupy the store in
the Elk temple. The light company
will equip the down town office with
modern fixtures and when ready for
business all bills will be payable at
the office.
This move on the part of the cleo
trio company will be welcome to
patrons who will then have easy ac-
cess to the company for the trans
action of business and not have to
"hoof it" clear to the light plant.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-05
DIAMONDPOINTBE|NG
GREATLY IMPROVED

William Blood, who is in charge
of Diamond Point this season. has the
grounds in excellent condition and
made many improvements for the
convenience Of Remidji people and
all who visit this center Of recera-
tion. The bath houses have all been
placed In first class condition and
much more work will be done on
them and other features of the point.
A refreshment stand has been
opened by Mr.. Blood and everything
is being done for the pleasure of Wis
itors to that ideal pleasure spot.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-05
WEEKLY LUNCHEON
OF COMMERCIAL CLUB

The regular weekly luncheon Of
the Commercial club will be held to-
morrow noon and roast beef will play
the chief role in the menu. The club
meeting will be held following the
serving. Tonight will be a directors
meeting.
Secretary Geier has been very busy
the past several weeks. Last month
he, sent out 4,2S0 letters in connec-
tion with work on the Liberty Loan,
Public Safety commission and crop
cultivation propaganda.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-05
800 ConviCts
Riot; Soldiers
Are Called Out
(By United PresS)

Joliet, ILL.,, June 5.-Three compa-
nies of the national guard combined
with the police and fire departments
today in fighting a desperate battle
with 500 convicts in the state peni-
tentiary. Five buildings of the
prison are aflame. Five convicts are
seriously hurt and scores slightly.
The firemen were forced to stop
fighting the fire and turn the hose
on the advancing convicts.
The cause Of the outbreak is said
to be new rule prohibiting all ex-
cept relatives from visiting the con-
victs
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-05
OVERSUBSCRIPT1ON IS

st. Paul, Mimi, June 5.-Henry
Won Der Weyer Of St. Paul, president
Of the State Bankers association,
has announced that every indication
points that Minnesota's contribution
to the Liberty Loan fund will sur
pass the s4l.Oo0,000 assigned to the
state.
The leads which Minneapolis, St.
Paul and Duluth have made over the
amounts the cities we're to have
raised will be cut down somewhat in
the country districts, but on the
whole Mr.. Won Der Weyer expects to
announce large oversubscription at
the close of the campaign.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-05
BOMB FOUND UPON
LAWYERS DESK But
POLICE DESTROY IT
(By United Press)

Minneapolis, June 5.-Attorney j..
5. Walker frustrated a bomb plot
this morning when he discovered an
Internal machine on his desk when
he arrived at his office. The police
were called and after soaking the
package unwrapped it and discovered
its deadly contents It is suspected
an old grudge is accountable and not
registration day activities.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-05
MANY NATIONAL BANKS -
CHARTERED THIS YEAR

Washington, June 5.-The coun-
try's financial prosperity as reflected
in reports of the comptroller of the
currency today shows 166 national
banks chartered during the first five
months of this year., During the
same period old banks increased
their capital stock $1O,00O,OOO.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-05
GET $500 IN JEWELS

Dodge Center, Minn., June s.
More than $500 worth of jewelry
was taken from the P H. Schonhovd
store here by automobile robbers,
who first tried to enter the safe by
knocking the hinges from the safe
door. Failing in this nitro glycerine
was used to blow the safe.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-05
ANOTHER HORROR OF
WAR; S. BOOZE TAX

Washington, June 5.-A prohibi-
tive tax on manufacturers of whisky
and other distilled spirits for bev-
erage purpose during the war of ap-
proximately SIS per gallon has been
decided upon by the finance COM
mittee in revising the war tax bill
Brewing of beer is not affected by
the tax
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-05
GERMAN DESTROYER IS
SUNK IN NAVAL fight
(By United PresS)

London, June 5-A British light
cruiser and a destroyer flotilla sunk
one German destroyer, the L-2O, and
damaged another in an engagement
with six enemy destroyers at long
range, the admiralty today reports.
Ostend was bombarded with good re-
suits. The shore batteries returned
the British fire but no casualties
resulted on the British ships and no
damage was done to the attacking
vessels. -...' ...-. 5.s.- -.s5s
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-05
$4,000 TO + : IMPROVE !
JEFFERSON HIGHWAY

When the county. board ;, meets
here June IA bills will be opened for
bonds in the amount of $4,000 to
be used to improve the Jefferson
highway in Beltrami county At a
joint meeting of the rBeltrami and
Clearwater county boards it was de-
cided that each board, under, the pro-
visions of special act of the 1917
legislature, should issue bonds in
the amount of $4,000.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-05
YOURSELF.

Mans greatest enemy 10 him
self. If every man in tho world
should be a. careful Of deserving
an honest opinion Of himself as
he is Of getting the good opinion
of 'others there would be a vast
difference in tho standing Of tho
majority Of mankind. Look care
fully into yourself and discover
your own flaws.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-05
UNIONS MAY BAR ALIENS

Boston, June 5.-The Boston Cen
trail Labor union has adopted reso-
luton recommending that all unions
of the American Federation of Labor
refuse to admit as members during
the war any alien of military age.'
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-05
Troops Called
In Michigan;
Riot is Feared
(By United Press)

Lansing. Mich, June 5.-Governor
Sleeper today responded to sheriff's
call by ordering troops to Negaunee,
a mining town in the northern part
of the state, to prevent an l. w. W..
anti-draft riot. No violence is re-
ported but there is fear of an out
break
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-05
MORE DOGS KILLED

Seven more of Bemidji's popula-
tion "bit the dust" yesterday by the
dog catcher route. They were killed
at the pound, not being claimed af-
ter having been captured running at
large.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-05
NORWEGIANS LOST 40
STEAMSHIPS IN MAY

London, June 5.--According to in
formation received by the Norwegian
legation here, forty-nine Norwegian
steamships, with gross tonnage of
75,397, were sunk in May. Twenty
five lives were lost.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-05
SAFE CONDUCT IS GRANTED
GERMAN ENJOYS TO BRAZIL

Buenos Aires, June 5.-The for
eign German minister to Brazil,
Adolf Paul., safe conduct for him
self, the members of the legation
and the former German consuls in
Brazil, issued by the British minis
ter and American ambassador. The
Germans will sail tomorrow for Ans
terdam.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-05
TWO ILL. ITALIAN MISSION
DELAYS LONG TOUR OF U. S.

Washington, June 5.-The trip of
the Italian war mission throug gh the
South and Middle West, which was
to have been begun yesterday, has
been postponed owing to- the illness
of the Prince of Udine and Signor
William MarcOni.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-05
WORLD union, PLAN
OF CONFERENCE JUNE 8
(By United Press)

Petrograd, June 5.-The work.
mems and soldiers council has named
July 8 for a Russian called Stock
holm peace conference to organize
world union to consider means to
end the war and eliminate imperial
ism.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-05
DIFFICULTIES.

To give up in tho face Of dif-
ficuities is foolish. To conquer
difficulties is to increase our
pleasures. When advancing to-
ward any proposed object or
when we see with satisfaction
the completion Of some favorite
scheme the mind feels tranquil
and contented and looks forward
with pleasure to the coming day.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-05
FOUR ARRESTS FOR SPEAKING
AGAINST GOVERNMENT DRAFT
(By United Press)

Pittsburgh, June 5.-Four arrests
were made here when soap box ora
tors attempted to speak on the streets
against the registration and circulat-
ing anti-American literature.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-05
l5CARLOADS POTATOES
ROT1ING ON SIDlN 6
(By United PresS)

Chicago, June 5.-Federal agents
have discovered fifteen carloads of
potatoes rotting on a siding at Sea-
tonville, ILL.,, and criminal action may
result.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-05
Twelve Are Arrested.

Twelve Are Arrested.
Chicago, June 5.-Twelve arrests
were made in Chicago today in con-
nection with the selective service
registration before noon. Other
cities report quiet and rush to
register.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-05
.F0reStFiroS are
Beyond Control:
In St. Louis Co.
(By nUited Press)

St. Paul, June 5.-Forest fires are
beyond control in St. Louis county,
was the report received by State For
ester Cox this afternoon.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-05
N0RWEGIANS GATHER TO
DISCUSSCHURCH MERGER
(BH ttnitedN pressl

St. Paul, June 5.-several hundred
delegates arrived today for the in
ternationa1 merger convention Of the
Norwegian Lutheran church. The
convention opens tomorrow.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-05
ONLY TEN FRENCH SHIPS
ARE SUNK DURING MAY
(RV limited PresS)

Paris. June 5.--Only ten French
ships were sunk during May, is an
official announcement today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-05
Brazil Explains Move.

Rio de Janeiro, June 5.-Brazil
was forced to break it's neutrality
declaration because Germany de-
clared war on all Latin-America, ac-
cording to a formal note forwarded
to all nations except the Central
Powers
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-05
YOUNG AMERICA.
FLOCKS I0P0LLS
TO REGISTER FOR
NATI0N'SSERYlCE
Bemidji { Precincts Fully Manned
and Register is Satisfactory;
Everything Quiet.
l.: !: - >. e.
SHERIFF JOHNSON REPORTS NO
DISORDER OF ANY NATURE
twenty-five Deputies Sworn in to
Watch Disloyalty; Polls Close .
At 8 Tonight.

(By United Press)
St. Paul, June 5-Northwest reg
1stration is reported quiet and little
or no disorder.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-05
China Sees Monarchy.

Toxic, June 5.--The Chinese revo-
lutionary movement is tending to-
ward the restoration of the mon
archy and enthronement Of the old
Chank dynasty
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-05
ENGLISH REPORT SUCCESSFUL
RAIDS ON GERMAN PORTS
(Ry limited Pressl

London, June 5.-Another success
full air raid is reported on the Ger
man depots at Zeebrugge, Burgess and
elsewhere by the English.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-05
RESOLUTION PASSED ..
BY MAJORITY VOTE
SAYING NECESSARY
|. ON PART OF FRANCE
(By United Press)

Paris, June 5.-Radicals and radi- ,
cal Socialists who, together constitute
the majority in the senate and cham
Der of deputies, have passed a resolu-
tion that it is necessary for France
to recover Alsace Lorraine"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-05
Not Observation-Disclosures.

NUC AnneXHClUU@JuSClCe
Petrograd, June 5.-RestOratiOn
of Alsace Lorraine to France Is not
annexation but justice, according to
a resolution adopted by the congress
of delegates.
The Keota news., 1917-11-09
4 0peetacled 0o0.

A short time ago. an article was
widely published about . valuable
hunting dog which had been fitted with
eyeglasses for astigmatism. Probably
most people who read It, laughed and
thought II q fake.
The modern science Of fitting eye.
glasses. however. makes It possible to
At a dog. or any other dumb animal.
with lens which will correct its eye
sight. Cp-to-date methods have brought
about the invention Of instruments BY
which the error of the human eye can
be accurately measured. and lenses to
correct the error prescribed without
asking the patient q single question.
The ''silent method" Is very rarely used
exclusively. however, except In the
case Of the foreigner. or our friend the
dog. when no interchange Of thought
can be effected and the examiner must
rely entirely upon the findings Of his
Observation-Disclosures Magazine.
The Keota news., 1917-11-09
NEWS NOTES OF THE DAY
Items of Interest to the People of
KeOta Community

This issue of Keota News has been
delayed by the failure to arrive on Fri.
day of matter sent away to be linotyped.
and when this matter did come. Satur-
day afternoon. it was in . badly pied
condition. We hope such . circum-
stance will not happen again; but so long
as local patronage does not justify the
regular employment Of printer to look
after the mechanical end of the work.
The News will probably have to depend
to some extent on outside assistance in
getting its copy into form for printing.
Boyd Edward Olson. weight seven and
one-half pounds. is . fine youngster.
born Wednesday. November z. to DR..
and Mrs. d. G. Olson. Mr.. and Mrs.
Justus B. Gray are rejoicing At the ar
rival of nine and one half pound girl.
born the same day.
Ival Sutton, Robert Rumsey. Harley
Baker. Porter Mcdonald. Allan Moore,
Paul Bradford. John Moore. and Misses
Glennie and Myrtle Krum. Grace Brad
ford. Ruby Fortune and Veda Scott At
tended the school play in Grover last
Friday evening.
For Sale: Registered big boned type
Poland China brood SOW. and . number
of pigs eligible to registry. J. c. Bell.
Sligo, Colo. pS9O
See me before you buy a tractor. !
handle the Rumely line-the famous
Oil Pull. William Wagner. Keota.
Miss Bessie Parsons returned last
Friday from Stoneham. where she had
been working.
Pound paper. envelopes. tablets. type
writer papers and box stationery at tie
News Office.
DIR. u. l.. Fowler. dentist. will be
in Keota the first seven days OF each
month. II
Writing fluid. for steel pens and
fountain pens. iOc at Stanley's.
Keota Barber Shop. open Wednesdays
and SATURDAYS. 2Otf
A News ad will sell it for you.
The Keota news., 1917-11-09
A. F. PETER
Carpenter and
Builder
Concrete Work Of all Kinds
Ksota, Colo.
TO SETTLE FAMILY ARGUMENT
Friendly Waosrs Between Hvsband
quent Dangerous ouarrels.

Here 10 plan by which q great many
family Quarrels have been averted for
n certain couple. They used to quar-.
rel all the time.
Before. the wife would say:
my dear. you'll make . mistake II
you do 80 and 20"
And the husband would reply:
MY darling. you are altogether too
fussy. know my business. Kindly
let me alone. will your
Then would ensue Q row Of fearful
dimensions that sometimes would
shake the house. startle the servants
and scandalize the neighborhood.
But now they do differently.
When they disagree they do It thus:
"Well. dear, II you think you're right.
suppose you back your opinion7 II I'm
wrong I'll give you half dozen pairs
Of gloves."
II she feels pretty confident she
backs her opinion with box Of cigars,
and the agreement 10 carefully signed
by both and locked up. Then one or
the other pays when the decision 10
reached. The young woman has an In.
come Of her own. 20 the arrangement
Is fair one. which It might hardly be
were she compelled to take her hus.
bands own money to pay for his Gig.
ars.
Gambling u, Of course. . wicked
thing to do, but 1t checks Wild asser-
tlons and smothcrs, In this case, many
a fire that would burn up comfort
New York Evening Post.
The Keota news., 1917-11-09
The Thin People.


Overeating Is common cause OF
emaciation. paradoxical AZ this state
ment may seem. Many Of our thin.
nest neighbors are the biggest eaters
Of the community. Physical Culture
Magazine says. It Is an old-fashioned
saying that these people "eat 20 much
that 1t makes them thin to carry 1t
around" In any case, 1t IL not q Ques.
tion Of the amount Of food one swal.
lows, but . question Of how much 10
digested and assimilated. Many per.
sons will gain In weight upon discon.
tinuing the three-meal plan and adopt
ing the plan Of two meals per day. The
stomach IL then no longer overbur.
dened or overworked, and the diges-
tion is 20 much more perfect and the
health % improved that Q gain In
weight results naturally.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-07

! went TO buy some Of the "fashional'c'
shoes did | md that tan shoes were
three or four times more expensive he
cause all the best brown leather y meet
ed for boots and belts and acoontre
ments,
The shOpkcepers hay. "a way of look
ing at you In the oldest way II you asi,
for anything thnt Is used for the army
like brass or rubber or certain Kinds
Of cloth or silk. Without saying a wu'rl
they make you feel uncomfortablc
But above all. dearest Sis, do not send
Ned anything that has not been thor
oughly tried and found satisfactory.
shall have n lot 10 tell you about what
women over here send 10 their sweet
hearts, or as the little London girls call
them. their boys AT the front. And
know that you will be interested, too, In
some OF their economy lodges. But IL
isn't easy to get Englishwomcn to talit
about these things. The merc WORT
economy shuts them right up. They do
all their little tricks with "a laugh, and
pretend even to themselves 10 think il
the greatest fun.
And | must tell you how the children
help too Your loving NAN.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-07
MISSOURI TO EMPLOY
500 CONVICTS on ROAD

Missourrs war program includes the
employment of 500 concits on road
work. II is likely that the first road TO
be built bs convict labor viii be the
ColumbiaJefferson City road, which will
ling the seat OF the state university with
the state capital.
Plans for the construction Of a perma-
nont highway over this route have been
nuder contemplation for several years.
and the drafting Of Missouri's quota
caused u labor shortage which threat.
ened To check road building Indefinitely
Prison labor became the solution AS "a
result fthe abolition this year OF the
prison contracts. The national com.
mittee on prisons and prison labor
fought the contract system of convict
labor steadily since 1911. and victory
finally was due largely TO the efforts of
Coils Lovely. vice president of the In
ternational Boot and shoe Makers Un-
ion. and Judge William II. Wa1hams.
chairman OF the legal committee of the
national committee on prisons ard pris-
on labor
The step taken by Missouri illustrates
the serious consideration which the
country is giving to convict labor as a
national asset. y rising premium upon
labor pa-tly caused by tine withdrawal