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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-28
METHODIST CHURCH
GROWS; ;;fS~REP 0RT.!
SHOWN CONFERENCE

DR.. S. L. Parrish of Fergus Falls
district superintendent, presided al
the fourth quarterly conference OF
the Methodist church last evening
held in the church auditorium.
Reports Of the pastor, the chair.
man of the board of trustees, super.
intendent of the Sunday school, La.
dies Aid society. Home Mission So
ciety, Epworth League and church
treasurer were made,
The conference was largely attend
ed and the following officers were
elected for the coming year:
Trustees: DR.. E. H. Smith, chair
man; G. D. Backus, DR.. E. A. Shan
non, G.. w. Harnwell, E. H. Denu
F. G. Schadegg.
The following stewards were
o'ected: A. T. Carlson, chairman
C. L. listed, P. L. Brown, S. E. Her
locker, P. L. Hines, George Hanson
J. M. McGhee, James H. French.
S. E. Herlocker was elected record.
ing steward and j. c. McGhee trier OF
appeals.
OF the interesting features of the
superintendent of schools report was
the total enrolment and average at
tendance of the year. The enroll
ment was 43O and the average at
tendance 2O7.
The pastors report showed the
membership had increased from 224
to 252.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-28

stance in the shadow.
"This war is a clean cut fight be-
tween auocracy and democracy. 1t
must be fought out whether we will
or not If it is not fought out today,
it will be fought out later on.
"Before autocracy. Belgium, Ser
bia. Montenegro and Poland have
gone down. With it the Turk has
allied himself and the massacres of
Armenia respond to the rape of Bel
gium. Autocracy has adopted fright
fulness as it's watchword, and in the
name of frightfulness it murders wo-
men and children in defenseless
towns, sinks hospital ships which
carries it's own wounded and sends
women and children to watery
graves so that it may have it's own
ruthless ways upon the seas.
sWhat do we seek? We seek an
end to these things We seek an end
such that autocracy will never again
lift it's head to threaten man
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-28
COMMERCIAL CLUB
WILL BE UNUSUALLY
ACTIVE TWO DAYS

Commencing this evening the
Commercial club quarters will be a
scene of unusual activity for couple
of days.
Tonight at 1880 o'clock the COM
mittee which has in charge the ar
rangements for the farewell recep-
ton for the draft contingent of Bel
trami county, soon to mobilize in Be-
midji and proceed to the various can
tonments for training, will meet to
discuss and further the plans.
Tomorrow noon the regular meet
ing of the Commercial club will be
held, together with the noon day
luncheon. At this meeting the name
of the recommendation of the COM
mittee appointed to recommend a Sec
retary will be presented. The menu
for the luncheon will be a new one,
including roast beef, creamed pOta-
toes and watermelon.
At $3.50 o'clock this evening the
board of directors of the Commercial
club will meet in the Commercial
club quarters and it is urged that
all members of the directorate be
present. Matters of Importance will
come up for discussion.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-28
SHAVITCn IS HOME
FROM TRIP; BERMAN
IS AWAITING GAME

Fred Shavitch has returned from
4 business trip to Fargo, N. d., hav-
ing been absent from the city four
or five days. Last Thursday, Mr..
Shavitch was slated to hook up with
Gene Berman in golf game on the
Country club links but his unexpect-
ed call to Fargo led to considerable
comment.
With his return. Mr.. Shavitch
heard that Mr.. Berman had made
various comments as to why his ad-
versary went out of the city to es-
cape meeting him and this Mr.. Sha-
witch says is not so and that he is
ready to meet Mr.. Berman any old
time.
On the date the game was to be
played Mr.. Berman was on the links
promptly with his trainers and wait
ed all forenoon when he learned Mr.
Shavitch had left the city.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-28
Peace Terms Called Trap
BY Secretary of Commerce

New York. Aug. 2S.-Suggestion
of peace at this period of the war
was characterized by William c. Red
field, secretary of commerce, as "a
trap for the unwary," in a letter to
Assemblvman Nathan B. Shapiro of
Brooklyn, made public here.
Secretary Redfeld's letter was in
reply to one Mr.. Shapiro had written
to him. stating that numerous per-
sons in his district were eager to
know what action they might expect
from the Washington administration
concerning the peace proposal from
the vatican.
"The suggestion that our country
now state candidly its terms of peace
is a trap for the unwary," Mr.. Red
field wrote. 'It is that which Ger
many would like to have us do. To
urge it brings aid and comfort to the
kaiser's cause. because in so doing
we cloud the issue and lose the sub
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-28
SURVEY OF RED LAKE RIVER
WILL COMMENCE SOON. STATED

The survey of the Red Lake river
with a view Of lowering Red Lake
about three feet, Is soon to COM
mence, According to authoritive in
formation to the Pioneer, and the
dredging of the outlet of the river to
High Landing is one of the chief fac
tors. '~-' - 80. - "-AI'U
This in authority are desirous of
securing men for the work including
five stadia rOdmen. rodmen, river
men and cooks. All desirous Of en-
gaging in this work should see or
communicate with O. l.. Dent, ditch
referee, Court House, Bemidji.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-28

Are Fleeing
To interior
(By United PresS)

(By United PreSS)
Washington, Aug. 2S.-Trieste is
being evacuated by the civil popula-
tion, deserting on order Of high
Austrian commander. according to the
urich correspondent Of the Corriere
D'Italia who cabled the embassy
here. 80
Most of the populace left yester-
day, seeking the interior of Austria
The Austrian troops are so far ahead
of the Italians in retreating no trace
of them can be found except stacks
and abandoned munitions, guns and
food. From Montesanto for many
square miles the country can be
raked by Italian artillery. No Aus
trian positions in this zone can stay
more than a few hours.
Monte Gabriel and Monte Daniel
are still held by the Austrians, isol-
ated. No food nor ammunition can
reach them Austrian papers admit
the precarious position of their
TROOPS
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-28
|I.W.W. INVESTIGATION
BY. PRESIDENT URGED

Washington, Aug 2S.-Creation OF
a special federal commission to in
vestigate l. w. w. and other disor-
ders has been recommended to Presi-
dent Wilson by the Council of Ma
tiOnal Defense.
The proposed commission would
have the authority and support of the
president to investigate and report on
agitations and labor disturbances.
Creation of the commission was or
iginally recommended by Samuel
GOmpers
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-28
GERMANL0SSESARE
FIFTY THOUSAND IN
FLANDERS REPORT
FROM JULY FIRST
(By United PresS)

With the French armies in the
field, Aug. 2S.-The Germans have
lost more than $4,000 men in Flan-
ders since July /. The figures were
compiled when assembling data OBJ
tanned from prisoners was completed.
Prisoners says 81 German divisions,
approximately $4,000 men, were en-
gagged in the Flanders sector since
the first Of last month. Thirty-three
of these, approximately 100000 men,
were withdrawn on account Of losses.
High commanders have withdrawn
divisions for reorganization after
losses Of 1000.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-28
Do Your Bit; Give the
Drafted Men a ROuSing
Sendoff When TheyLeave

tributors will exceed the number of
dollars, but expect that every loyal
citizen will rally to this patriotic
cause and do his mite"
Plans are progressing splendidly
for giving the boys a good sendoff
on September 5. Bands from Black
duck, Solway and Bemidji will fill
the air with music that day, such as
has never before been heard in this
city, and reports from every section
of the county indicate large delega-
tions will be here to bid the boys
farewell
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-28
DIES ON VISIT

Andrew r. Olson of Minneapolis,
father of r. A. Olson of this city,
who had been visiting his son and
who had been in poor health for
some time, died at the home of his
son last evening at 1910 o'clock.
Death was due to heart trouble. The
body was prepared for shipment at
the NJ. E. Ibertson undertaking par
lors and the sons accompanied the
remains to Minneapolis this morn
ing, where interment will be made.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-28

w. G.. Schroeder has started the
ball rolling with contribution of
$40 which was paid to Treasurer A.
P. Ritchie for the defraying Of ex-
penses incurred in giving the draft
ed boys royal send-off. Thus far
Mr.. Ritchie has but two contribu-
tions and is now ready to take in the
nancy as fast as it can be rolled
in.
"Anything goes," said Mr.. Richie.
"Pll take anything from rs cents
up. 1 do hope the number of con-
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-28
AMERICAN ANSWER
TO POPE THIS WEEK

Washington, Aug. 2S.-A reply to
Pope Benedict's peace proposal prob
ably will be made by the government
this week. Secretary Lansing said
it would be made soon but declined
to indicate it's character or time of
dispatch.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-28
THE GOLDEN RULE.

There are many ups and downs
in this world of ours. That
which has happened to one may
happen to every man, and there
fore in every act Of our lives
that excellent rule should govern
US, Whatsoever ye would that
men should do unto you, do ye
also unto them"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-28
MANUFACTURER HERE LOOKING
OVER WIRE GRASS SITUATION

Edward c. Lowe of Green Bay,
Wis, vice president of the Willow
Grass Manufacturing company, is in
Bemidji looking over this vicinity as
regards the wire grass situation. He
will spend several days hereabouts
having in view next years business
He is already much pleased with what
he has seen.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-28
VOIGHT LEAVES SUNDAY

Eugene Voight, who has been the
guest of his father-in-law, G.. d.
Backus. and family this summer, will
leave Sunday for Iowa City, Ia,
where he will be manual training in
structor and athletic coach in the
public schools. Mrs. Voight and baby
will remain the guest of her father
and sisters for some time
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-28
REAL HAPPINESS

straightforward, honest work,
determined endeavor to do
ones best, an earnest desire to
scatter flowers instead Of thorns,
to make other people little bet
ter off, a little happier because Of
our existence-these are the only
recipes for real happiness. Try
them and you will prove It.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-28
IRREGULARS SENT
BACK TO The U. s.

Washington, Aug. 28.-Between
25 and 40 men, who went over with
Pershing and sought service in
France, have returned to this coun-
try as in some instances their en-
listment was fraudulent, or other dis
qualifications which they failed to
mention. Fourteen cases of mumps
developed enroute home
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-28
BAILEY TO DES MONIES

Word has been received from St.
Paul that the soldiers left on a spe-
cial train this morning for Des
Moines, Ia, where they will receive
further training. Among the Be-
midi boys was Second Lieutenant
Thayer G.. Bailey.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-28
BABY WHO SWALLOWS SALVE
NEARLY DIES: FINALLY SAVED

Arthur, N. D., Aug. 2S.-Physic-
ans worked seven hours over the
little body of the Wilhelm baby boy
before he was out of danger from
swallowing salve containing bella
donna and morphine. with which he
was playing
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-28
REPORTS CROPS FINE

Superintendent W. p. Dyer and
wife and daughter, Alice, returned
yesterday from Pipestone, by auto
mobile. They have been visiting Mr..
Dyer's parents there for some time.
Superintendent Dyer reports the
crops are immense in the southern
part of the state
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-28
DISEASE EPIDEMIC
STALKS THE 1EUTONS
(By United PreSs)

Berne, Aug. 28.-Germany is suf-
fering from an almost national epi-
demic of dysentry. The mortality
rate has jumped from SO to 100 per
cent since the first of the year. Tu-
hercnlosis is ravaging the people, due
lack of nroper food, according to a
high authority.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-28
UNREASONABLE PROFIT
IS MADE IN BOSTON

Washington, Aug. 2S.--Boston coal
dealers, the Federal Trade commits
sion reported. with few notable ex-
ceptions, "did not hesitate" during
the spring months this year "to take
advantage of the necessities of the
public and to charge for anthracite a
price that netted them unreasonable
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-28
ARTILLERY CHECK FIRE
OF ENEMY ON TWO SECTORS
(By Limited Press !

Paris, Aug. 2S.-(OfficiaD -Viol-
ent bombardment of Califirnie plat
eau and Chevrus has been stopped by
the French artillery. The enemy is
unable to attack. Fresh troops raid
ed Souian, taking prisoners. Artil-
lery is active around Avancourt wood
and Beaumont sectors.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-28
WOULD LICENSE ALL
BADGER FOOD DEALERS
(By United PresS)

Madison, Wis, Aug. 2S.-Dr.
Charles H. Mccarthy. first assistant
to Food Administrator Hoover, to-
day advocated licensing all rood deal
erS in Wisconsin.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-28
MILITARY TRAINING
FACTOR OF DRAWING
FIRST DRAFT FORCES
(Py limited Press.

Washington, Aug. 2S.-The first
five per cent of the new American
army is to be comprised of men of
previous military training. No ne
groes will be included. They will
begin training September 5.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-28
ATTENDS CONFERENCE

Rev. DR.. A. H. Mckee, pastor of
the Methodist church at Two Har-
bors, and former superintendent of
this district, attended the quarterly
conference at the Methodist church
last evening.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-28
BRITISH FORCES TAKE
FIGHTING GRIP ON FOE

London, Aug. (OfficiaD-The
British forces in Flanders have taken
a tighter grip on the German lines
and have reached 200 yards astride
the St. Julian-P Polcapiel road.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-28
ENTERTAINED AT DINNER

Rev. DR.. Z. Fl. Mckee OF TWO Haf-
bors, Rev Dr. S. L. Parrish of Fergus
Falls and Rev B. D. Hanscom, pas
tor of the Methodist church of this
city, were the dinner guests of Mr..
and Mrs. c. j. Winter of Dewey av-
enue last evening.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-28
LETTER POSTAGE NOT
RAISED BY SENATE
(By United Press)

Washington, Aug. 28.-The Sen
ate today by vote struck from the
war revenue bill the provision to in
crease letter postage from two to
three cents.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-28
BANDITS KILL TWO
AND SECURE $4,000
(RY Limited PreSSl

Chicago, Aug. 2S.-Five motor
bandits today shot and killed two
paymasters Of Wilson Bros, steel
manufacturers, escaping with So
1000.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-28
RUSS VACATE POSITION
WITHOUT ATTACK

IS''s3V
Petrograd, Aug. 2S.-Without be-
ing attacked, the Russian infantry
around Boyany retired, allowing the
enemy to occupy the position.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-28
(BV United PreSS)

Moscow, Aug. 2S.-The presi-
dents message TO the Russian con-
ference electrified that assembly. His
promise that his country would aid
Russia with moral and material pow
er was received with tremendous
cheers.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-28
WILSON'S MESSAGE
TO RUSSIA CAUSE
OF Wild CHEERING
(BY United Pressl

Moscow. Aug. 2S.--Unless the Rus
sian army is regennrated and resists,
the Riga road to Petrograd is open,
declared General korniloff today in
a vigorous demand to the Russian
conference for an iron hand disci-
pline. He urges the re-establish{
ment of the death penalty, he says,
or the alternate is defeat.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-05-10
MATTER OF LANGUAGE.

To us rhyme is associated with
"Thirty days hath September" We
are used to proverbs in prose and do
not enter into the old Latin admira-
ton for rhyme OF at least metrical
counsels. Yet who does not feel the
beauty Of "Via crucis via lucis ?" If
we were as ready in Latin as young
Isaac Barrow we might answer as he
did When the examiner asked him,
Gould est fides?" What is faith?)
he replied, 'SQuod non vides" (WhatA
thou seest not). Next came Gould
est spes?" (What is hope?) and he
answered, "Magna RESI- CA great
thing). Then came Gould est carl
tas" (What is charity?) and Barrow
replied, magma raritas'' CA graG(
rarity. Many who have read the
Limitation Of Christ" in English do
not know that its original name was
'Musica Ecclesiastical" and that
phrase after phrase in the Latin
sounds like a chant. This ought to
be in our minds if we would study
the varied proverbs of Spain.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-05-10
DEATH OF MRS. LUzADER

Died at the City Hospital at
Buckhannon, May 9th, 1917, Rox-
anna Ware Luzader. Was born
January 18th, 1880; age 81 years,
A months and "a days.
Mrs. Luzader had been in fail
ing health for some time, and
about two weeks ago she broke
down and was taken to the hopit-
al; was thought to be getting along
nicely until Thursday a change
for the worse came, and, alas,
Death loves a shiny mark .
and so it came, Sunday evening
when her spirit went it's way.
The remains were brought home
Mondoy noon.
She was faithful member of
the u. B. Church; was president
of her Sunday School class and
vice-presiGent of the Ladies Aid
Society of which she was an I'M
firing helper. She was a mem
Der of the Woodman Circle, hav-
ing recently joined that order.
Mrs. Luzader was always kind
and cheerful and had a smile and
a kind word for those she met.
She was a good wife and a good
neighbor, and will be missed in
the home, in tie Church and in
social circles.
She is survived by a husband,
Frank Luzader, father Ellihue
Ware, two brothers, Rev. w. G.
Ware, of Salem, and J. Blackburn
Ware, of Philippi. and two half
brother at home, Kirk and Shir-
ley Ware, and a large number of
other relatives ana TRENDS o
mourn the loss of one so dearly
loved. But their loss is Heaven $
eternal gain.
Bouquets and wreathes of flow
rers as symbols of love, honor OH
emberance from relatives, Wood
man Circle, w. O. W. and others,
encircled the casket.
Funeral was held Tuesday
morning at II o'clork in the U.
B. Church, conducted by her
pastor, Rev. Vancoy, and at noon
the body was tenderly laid to rest
in the Elliott Cemetery.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-05-10
LACKED ELEMENT OF HUMOR
But Criticism of Great Writer'S Story
of History Will Seem to Most
Little Unjust.

Motley's "Rise of the Dutch Bal
public" is a magnificent recordf't
that wonderful achievement it is
practically exhaustive, for in every
municipal library Of Holland, in the
smallest towns, one finds books and
pamphlets marked by Motley in
Latin and in a small neat hand:
"This book has served me in COM
piling my work on the rise of the
Dutch republic"
Flat and improbable Motley's
book never could have been, but a
spice Of humor, of which he gives lit
tie sign, would not have come amiss
in the description of that heroic, if
dreary, struggle kept up for 80 long
years among the dykes, bitches and
canals of watery country.-New
York Telegram.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-05-10

''Next time do as you are told, and you
will have less trouble. You know very
well that the agent told you to do this
apartment first. He promised me that
he would"
Hell promise anything began
Bert grimly, but the tiny foot stamped
a warning. The girl did not care to
argue the point with workman, ano
she dismissed him with nod.
Come in tomorrow and give it a
second caat," she commanded. "Wait
a moment" she added, as Bert turned
to CO. "Buy yourself a good cigar"
she finished, as she handed him coin.
Bert dropped the dime in his pocket
with murmured word Of thanks and
backed out of the door. Once on the
down, and he paused long enough to
ascertain from the card on the door
that it was Dorothy Remsen who oc-
cupied the apartment. That she was
a china decorator he already knew, and
vaguely he remembered having heard
of her skill.
i. He was tired when he sought his
home that night, but the thought that
he would see the girl again on the
morrow gave him a feeling that the
day had been well spent. He careful
ly slipped the dime in a locket which
he wore on his watch fob and smiled
as he thought of his "tip."
He painted the studio doors the first
thing next morning, and then turned
hiss attention to his own apartment.
1t was late in the afternoon when he
had finished and was cleaning up.
There came a ring at the door, and he
opened it to confront young woman
who radiated confusion and penitence.
Il have come to apologize" she said,
blushing redly. II stopped in to thank
the agent for sending me painter,
and he did not know that my floors
had been done. Then he recalled that
you were painting your own place,
and explained my error"
Its very natural one" he said,
with a laugh. eff you were half as
desperate as my mother, should not
blame you for kidnapping me with full
knowledge of the facts. / am only
glad that / have been of service to
YOU"
you don't know how greatly you
have aided me" she said. II can never
repay your kindness. / am so sorry
that l was abrupt yesterday. Will you
pardon me?"
The long, slender hand was clasped
in Bert's own, and he smiled down into
the brown eyes that dropped shyly be,
fore his gaze.
Dorothy slipped back into her own
apartment, and Bert, closing his door,
drew the dime she had given~him from
his pocket.
''The jobs going to cost you more
than that, little woman he said, as he
smiled to himself. tits going to cost
you your heart and hand, and they are
worth millions of dimes."-Philadel
phia Bulletin.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-05-10

Atty. A. M. Cunningham, of El
kins, is in town today taking dep
ositions,
Mrs. Chas. Wilson, of Dartmoor
was in town shopping Monday.
Mrs. J. P. Bennett, of Route 3,
was in town Monday shopping.
Mrs. Clyde Douglas, of Buck
harmon, is here visiting friends and
relatives.
Darl Moore, who has been attend
ing school at Morgantown, came
home to help his father farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Booth, Of
Route l, was here on business Sat.
urday.
Rev. Johnson, of Junior, was 8
visitor Monday.
E. C. Moore and wife and daught.
Miss Lulu were here on business
Wednesday.
Mrs. Gladys Wilson of t his place
is visiting friends in Hambleton
Misses Doris and Kathleen Curry
were in Dartmoor and Junior Sun,
day visiting friends.
Word was received here Tuesday
evenidg of the death of Mrs. TAI
W. Ryan of Hendricks. Mrs. Ry.
an was formerly Barbour County
girl and was sister of Mrs. E. Coff-
man Of this city.