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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-14
P POST ) !. ORDER j !: (. REyoKING R
CAMP DODGE PASSES
FOR - XMAS LEAVES
(By United Press)

Camp Dodge, Iowa, Dec. 14.-The
order revoking all passes and fur
loughs, already issued and announc-
ing that none will be issued during
the christmas holidays, has been
posted. The only soldiers permitted
to go home Christmas are those
whose travel does not involve the
use of steam roads. Many soldiers
from Minnesota, Illinois and North
Dakota will be unable to spend
Christmas day at home. For Christ
mas, some are planning to use autos.
Indications are that the last in
crement of the first draft will as
semble here during the holidays.
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FORMER RESIDENT DIES

Bemidji friends have received
word announcing the death OF MRS.
Christ Markusen, formerly of this
city, and we'll known here. she
died in Denver, Colo, December IL,
after a lingering illness. Her hus-
hand took her west last fall, hoping
she might recover from her illness.
The body has been shipped to Ken
Won. Mimi, her Old home, where the
funeral will be held tomorrow after
noon at / o'clock.
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Crozier is Quizzed.

CTOZler Is 4u1Zzeq.
Washington, Dec. 4.-Members OF
the senate military committee yes
terday subjected Major General Cro-
zier. chief of ordnance, to three hours
of sharp cross-examination, seeking
of delays in providing
the war army with weapons. Today
in executive session they will press
questions which the general objected
to answering in the open hearing.
Throughout the examination Cen
eral Crozier insisted that there had
been and would be no delay in equip
ming soldiers sent abroad. He ad-
mftted that because of a shortage OF
machine guns the American troops In
France were supplied with weapons
Of French make, and that there was
a lack of both machine guns and
rifles in the training cantonments,
hut declared that the training OF
troops would not be seriously re-
tarded. @ ya ~ l>r,;-s,s-!.. II.
ssSSEEss- sSE:.s Put Upn. to baker, %.:..
5 Responsibility for the mac;n11lppef s ;11p gun ~
situation was placed by the generai
sauarely upon Secretary Baker, VINO,
he said had taken a personal interest,"
in the matter and ordered an invest1-
cation which resulted in the adop
tion in June of new gun known as
the Browning type. I This statement
came when Chairman chamberlain
said he was not satisfied. with the ex-
planation that the delay had been
caused by Investigations. :.
"Neither was satisfied responded
the witness. "but I am not personally
responsible" -.
Nearly every member of the com,
mittee Joined in the examination ana
questions were fired across the table
as rapidly as the general could an
swer.
Chairman Chamberlain took excep-
tions to conclusions drawn from
General .Crozier's testimony the day
before that Congress by failing to
make prompt appropriations and Ia
Dor troubles, were largely RESPONSE
BILE for the delay. General Crozler
said he had not intended such an in
terpretation and that millions of dol
lars appropriated had not been ex-
pended.
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y Men T FOR COAST
ARTILLERY ASKED
FROM BELTRAMI,
~. .:LEAYINGTUESDAY

Drafted men,; here's your chance!
The coast artillery wants twelve
men from Bemidji and vicinity for
the coast artillery, the men to be?
sent to San Francisco,, leaving on a
special train next Tuesday morning.
These men are to, come from the
quota of the next draft call. ,n
The applicants should make their
desire known Immediately to Thomas
Swinson, chief clerk OF the draft
board, office in the court house, and
be ready to leave Tuesday on spe-,
cial train carrying more men for the
coast artillery. &.. s,' r".' :
Sheriff. Johnson returned from St.
Paul this morning where he had
long interview with the adjutant
general, who advised him Of this
opening in the coast defense. Mr..
Johnson is head of the county draft
board ,aa t".,'
Desirable Branch.
The coast artillery IS one or the
most desirable branches of the mill
tary service. The men are station
ed at the sites of the coast artillery,
the big guns being manned at vul-
nerable points Of the coast as de-
fenses Of the United States. The
men are Of superior class and given
a course of study valuable to them
in many ways.
The men who go will spend the
winter in California where 1t is de-
lightful. Here is the opportunity to
get in on the ground floor.
Already four have enlisted to 60
next Tuesday; They are Fred Breen.
Max Manders, Joe Shirk and Stan
ley Johnson. That leaves only eight
more to be accepted.
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TWO MORE RECRUITS
LEAVE BEMIDJI TODAY

Two more recruits we're sent to
Duluth today by Recruiting Officer
Foucault, Stanley r. Shatto going
to the engineer corps as railroad
switchman. He will be sent to
France to the American contingent
operating the railroads for the Am
ericans at the front.
Burdette J. Hammond has been en-
listed in the forestry engineers and
will Join the Twentieth regiment,
soon to go overseas
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MoosEHEART LEGION LADIES
49, PLAN HARD TIMES PARTY

The Women Of MoOseheart Legion,
an auxiliary to the Loyal Order Of
Moose, are planning hard times
party to be held in the Moose hall
next Thursday evening, Dec. 20, and
Tuseth'ss orchestra will play for
dancing. "~@ 11:ssIEa 1s1s,ssEa .,
All who attend are warned not to
"fuss up before going. Boiled
shirts will be taboo and the ladies
are also warned not to "tog up."
Any one! caught with jewelry or any
dispensable articles of adornment or
attire will be fined. The ladies will
serve lunch and 1t will be war time
feed. They promise great time for
all who attend and indications are
there will be a big crowd present.
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.BEMIDJI SPEAKERS
FOR CLEARWATER co.

Clearwater county has planned a
number of loyalty meetings and has
sent out call for speakers from Be-
midi. Chairman r. l.. Given of the
Speakers Bureau is cooperating
with E. H. Ref of Bagley, who Is
in charge of arranging meetings for
that county. Clearbrook, Gonvick
and Leonard are scheduled for meet
ings next week.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-14
FIRST AIR FLIGHT FATAL
TO AMERICAN IN FRANCE
nv limited Press)

Paris, Dec. 14.-Lieut. Benjamin
Walcott of Washington, D. c., fell
in his first air flight and is believed
to have been killed.
Felled His Enemy.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 14.-Lieutenant
Walcott was 21 years old and the
son of Secretary Charles Walcott of
the. Smithsonian institution. He
felled his Germany adversary before
being downed.
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PICTURES OF U. s. HEROES
PpHBLISHED IN LONDON PAPERS
lRY United PreSs)

London, Dec. 14.-Newspapers IN
London print photographs of Ser
geant Mcconnell and Private NC
Donald, American engineers, cap
tured at Cambria by the Germans,
escaned and returned to their unit.
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GERMANY DENIES
LAWS STATEMENT
(By United Press)

Amsterdam, Dec. 14.-An official
German statement issued today and
received here, says Great Britain
and not Germany started peace feel
ers last September and that the
British feeler was tentative and never
carried through. The statement is
issued in denying Bonar Laws as
sertion in the House of Commons
that Germany started the feelers.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-14
R. R, FIREMAN FINDS
EXPLOSIVE IN COAL
(Rv United Press)

Jackson, Miss, Dec. 14.-An Hi
nois Central railroad passenger train
fireman found ten-pound cap OF
nitrate powder on his shovel wnlle
he was preparing to fire his engine
this forenoon. 1t is believed to De
a plot.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-14
PROUD OF BEM1DU

Recruiting Officer Foucault
today. received a letter from the
Duluth. recruiting headquar-
ters, in which Bemidji received
/ high compliment. It was:
''Bemidji sure did her share
j. and we are proud of you
The letter was signed by Cor
poral Berlie, assigned to the re-
cruiting station in Duluth.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-14
BUSINESS RESUMED
IN THE TWIN CITIES
(By United Press)

St. Paul, Dec. 14.-Buslness was
resumed in the Twin Cities as usual
this morning, following the return
to work of the strikers. The men
are back pending federal mediation.
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This photograph shows the "littiest
boy" or rather the smallest man with
the Canadian forces in Europe. His
age is fifteen, and he enlisted In No
vember, 1914, at Vancouver. Before
the war he was a bug1er. He takes his
chances with the grown-up soldiers,
with one of whom he is seen chatting.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-14
PROBE WELCOME,
SAYS PRESIDENT
ANENT INQUIRIES
]. into MILITARY 4 IL, I \ R
House -. Of Congress l''t'lll Follows VS.. the the
Senate and Goes After Naval i,
...s. Affairs: :. .s Is q -z:s.,=.ij s.s.j
sCR0ZlER UNDER GRILLING y
FIRE OF SHARP QUESTIONS
Says Delays Are Due to Secretary
# of War Baker; People Going
to Know.
(Rv United Press)

Washington, Dec. 14.-President
Wilson says he welcomes the con-
gressional Investigation into his war
program, now being held. ne says
he thinks the war investigation very
democratic and gives the people an
insight into the war.
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: COngTeSS Gets BUSY.
Washington, Dec. 14.-The Sen.
ate inouisition into the conduct OF
the war spread to the house OF con-
:gress when the naval committee to-
dav voted for sweeping investiga-
tion of the navy.
The Washington times., 1917-11-02

Kayser aMaFVeI-nt" Union Suits, S1.5O
A union suit with new features-ab-
solutely perfect-ittins: made with low
neck; ankle length: medium weight.
SI.75 Values In Underwear at Sl.5e-
Glove Silk Vests, in white and pink:
ali sizes. Actual S1.75 values; special for
tomorrow at Sl.59.
The Washington times., 1917-11-02
MRS. LANSBURGH WILL
HOLD ESTATE IN TRUST

Mrs. James Lansburgh, who was
named executrix Of the estate Of her
husband, James Lansburgh. in his
will, Is making preparations today
to assume control of his property
for five years, as directed by the
will.
During this period, the will dated
May 2s, last, says. the net income
from the property is to be divided
equally ebtween her and their four
chiIdren-Bessie Lansburgh Schwartz,
Mark Lansburgh, Beatrice Lans-
burgh Weinberg. and Eugenia Lans-
burgh. At the expiration of the
five-year trust, the estate Is to be
partitioned, one-hAlf to 60 TO the
widow and one-half to the children.
Mrs. Lansburgh is also empowered to
sell any or all of the estate to meet
any obligations for which the tesla
tor was liable at his death.
The Washington times., 1917-11-02
GIRL SERGT.-AT-ARMS
KEEPS ORDER AT G. W. U.

The only girl serseant-at-arms in
the National Capital
This Is the distinction that is being
claimed by students of George Wash
ington University for Miss Charlotte
Simpson, who has been elected to the
post by the Junior class OF coIum-
bisn College.
They do things funny-the members
OF this Junior class. They elect a
male student president, and then all
the other jobs-the Jobs that really
have the hard work Attached--are par
celed out to girls. Henry Ravenel
was the fortunate-or unfortunate
Junior who was honored with the title
Of president
Scarcity Of male members in the
class is given as the reason for the
overwhelming predorninence Of girls
on the list of officers, but why q girl
was selected as serEsant-at-arms still
remains q mystery, for the Junior
class has more than one man in IL. and
all the students agree that a man
makes q more effective sergeant-at-
arms than does . coed.
'tBut we should worry" said Mr.
Ravtnsl today. I'VE don't expect any
disorder. and we feel that Miss Stimp,
son will not be given an opportunity
TO show whether she is able to dis.
charge her duties faithfully. She's TO
be q sort of decoration, that's ALL
The Washington times., 1917-11-02
COLUMBUS COUNTRY CLUB
HAS FETE AT new HOME

Members of the Columbus Country
Club and their friends know today
what a good time can be provided by
q party In the new clubhouse in the
Virginia hills, with a blazing FIRE
place to drive on the chill OF the coun.
try air.
The Halloween party given by the
club, which terminated in a dance,
was one Of the most successful ar.
fairs OF the season. The clubhouse
Is located on the Virginia side of the
Potomac, overlooking the city, and
close to the officers training camp
at Fort Myer.
DR.. J.-Rozier BigGs, president OF the
club. addressed the gathering. calling
attention to the fact that in future
AL Catholics over eighteen years OF
age will be admitted to membership.
fferetofore only members OF the
Knights OF Columbus have been ad,
mItted.
Preparations are now being made.
Dr. BIggs told the assembly. to start
L drive for a membership of 500.
The Washington times., 1917-11-02
BELGIAN WOMEN
FACE SEIzUREFOR
LABOR IN GERMANY

German barbarian has not yet gone
to itx utmost lengths. Plans are now
under consideration whereby 1000 Bel
gian girls and women. formerly workers
In BelEium's many lace factories, are
to be exported into Germany as slaves.
These girls, thrown out OF employ
ment by the war. are now able to earn
but little money. and through starvation
and want, are advancing toward the
state where the Germans may call them
Q dangerous element" in the population
Of her captured territory.
The women, by the Germans plan. will
be forced TO work in the munitions fac
torfeS
The Washington times., 1917-11-02
NAT|ON-W -W|DEHUNT
ONFOR CHOIR BOY
PERHAPSKIDNAPEp

Is the disappearance OF Clarence
Reid, the fourteen-year-old choir boy
OF the Ascension Church, going to
prove as mysterious as the Charley
Ross case?
This is the question enErossing the
minds Of washingtonians today. Sym
pathy for the boys parents Is second
only to the efforts OF searchers who
are securing every nook and Granny
of Washington and its environs in an
effort to locate the missing lad
Film Ala Enlisted
Even the movies have been enlisted
to aid in the search for the boy, who
has been missing one day short Of
two weeks today. Descriptive slides
will soon be flashed in every motion
picture house In the country Major
Pullman is waiting for a photograph
OF the boy to send out to cities where
already descriptions Of young Reio
have gone. Camp Meade, where tns
heart of every romantic Washington
boy 10 today, has also been searched
but in vain.
Inc one ray Vi Hpp- AOA NAAN
parents is a letter received. from
EnneId. N. c., apparently in the hand
writing OF the lost boy. telling them
that he is safe, and not to worry This
is believed to have been written by
Clarence at the instigation of pos
sible captor, and sent to Enfield for
mailing.
The real hiding place of the boy
is thought to be somewhere near
Washington.
Mothers Vigil UneeasInG.
Mrs. Reid is on the verge OF pros
tration, and never ceases her vigil for
the boy, who was spirited away from
his home at eI9 Twelfth street north
west about noon on October 10.
The boy Is Of slender build, unusu-
ally small for his age, has q palid
complexion, blue eyes, dark hair, and
when last seen wore q plaid cap,
mixed suit. and Boy Scout shoes
The Washington times., 1917-11-02
THE DRESSES

Of serge and satin, in navy and other
colors. Late models, high waist, straight
line and draped effects. Plain tailored or
embroidered; nearly all with the fashion,
able tuxedo collar of white satin. Special
at $500.
PaIaIs Ito, aI-Dasement Store.
The Washington times., 1917-11-02
HOW TO STOP WASTE,
TEXT AT FOOD SHOW

Practical demonstrations OF food
conservation in VIZ time are TO be
given at the food show which opens
IN Convention Hail Monday night.
1--WE aim to educate the people to
the value OF the various foods. Teach
them the way to prepare food to
sHminste waste" said Perry P. Pat
rick, manager OF the show today.
The food show is to last two
weeks. and is under the auspices of
the Washington Retail Grocers As
sociation. The food administration is
TO have a booth at the show, and
will demonstrate scientific converva-
tion methods. Tnc show will be
open from to $50 and from 7:3O
to 1890 o'clock daily.
The Washington times., 1917-11-02
NAMED RED CROSS OFFICIAL.

Charles @. Dubois has accepted the
office OF comptroller OF the American
Red Cross, it was announced today
by Henry P. Dawson. chairman OF
the Red Cross war council. The
comptroller will have charge of the
accounting and auditing OF the
organization. Dubois was for a mum
ber OF years comptroller Of the
American Telephone and Telegraph
Company. He will take up his new
duties in Washington at once, serving
for the period Of the war without
compensation.
The Washington times., 1917-11-02
NORTH DAKOTANS GET
AFTER SENATOR GRONNA

Senator Gronna OF North Dakota,
who opposed the war, and who has
stood with Senator La Toilette in
this respect, is once more under fire.
The National American Association,
an organization whose purpose is 10
promote loyalty tn the government,
has been formed in North Dakota,
and is circulating petitions asking
for the resignation OF Gronna
The Washington times., 1917-11-02
Charming New NeckWeaf

So varied are the styles that il is possible only to give
hint of their attraciveneSs
The Washington times., 1917-11-02

Merode. Fleeced. and Me
dium.weight Vests and
Pants for children; vests,
high Dutch neck; pants. an
kle and knee lengths; . to
16 years: Soc and soc.
Women's Khaki Bloom
ers, in cotton; fall weight;
76e.
Women's Kayser Suits:
glove silk top: In white and
pink; knee lengths; regular
and extra sizes: s1-1S.
The Washington times., 1917-11-02
THE COATS

Swagger models, full belted; the large
convertible collars of self material, Of fur,
or trimmed with fur or fabric fur. Ma
terials include wool velour. thibet, melton
cloth, and ziberline Black and colors in
all sizes. Choice for $500.
The Washington times., 1917-11-02

Glove six CamIsoIes at 01.O0-Wom-
ems glove silk camlsoles, with dainty
trimmings or deep lace yoke: in white.
Ideal Glove SILK UnderGarments in a
wide range of styles at Palais Royal al
ways moderate prices,
PaIais RsyaI-street Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-11-02
Good News for Bargain Basement Patrons Saturday
WOmen'S Dresses and Goats

Many in stock for the first time this
week. All sizes in one style or another.
A wonderful showing of remarkably
handsome garments, offering unusual
values at SIS.
The Washington times., 1917-11-02
Women's Silk Stockings
Special 39c

Mothers know these
School Hose for their
boys and girls-and will
gladly save the difference
between 26c and 19c, All
sizes from 6 to 10, in
fine and heavy rib.
Special for tomorrow at
19c pair.
The Washington times., 1917-11-02

Broadcloth Neekwear at $1.00
to $2.98-Very desirable now for
serge dresses and tailored suits,
made in collars and sets, in roll
or fat effects; plain or hand-em-
broidered.
Satin Collars and Sets at SOC to
S3.9S-Plain or trimmed, in roll
or fiat effects.
Organdy Collars and Cuffs Sets
Special, S1.50-In white, maize,
and rose, trimmed with tiny net
ruffles-the newest thing for one
piece dresses.
The Washington times., 1917-11-02

Stock JabOts at Soc, S1.00. $1.50
to $9.9S-In an excellent variety
Of net and pretty laees; some with
crushed satin stocks; in white and
cream
Marabou Capes, StoIes or ShouI-
der Effects, at $3.9s to $17.9S-
Some trimmed with ostrich, in
black, natural, and mole. Muffs
to match at $5.9S to $9.98.
Black and Mole Velvet StoIes at
$3.25 to $l0.9s-Prettily lined.
Plush Stoles at $5.ss TO $3.50.
Angora Searfs at Sl.50, $I.ss,
and $2.25-In rose, Copenhagen,
white and khaki.
PalaIs RoyaI-Street Floor.
The herald., 1917-12-13
LATEST MODES FOR ALASKA
Fashion Buyer for "styie Shop" Tells
Of Disadvantages of Her
Position.

San Francisco.-There's Just one dis
advantage in being the owner and
manager of the "Style Shop" the
smartest ladies' tailoring and dress
emporium in Anchorage, Alaska, ac-
cording to Mrs. Maude Cattle. And
that Is coming out of Anchorage in
winter to do ones buying for the sum-
lner and autumn seasons.
Mrs. Cattle travelled four DAYS by
sled and dog team and 10 days by boat
to get "onIy the best and latest modes"
for the Alaskan trade. The Foods
must be In the North by the middle of
April, when navigation opens to
Anchorage, for several of her best Gus
toners will soon bs mushing over miles
of frozen country To get the latest
spring creations In afternoon and din
ner gowns.
women are the same the world
over" Mrs. Cattle said. "They will
buy the best and latest If they can
get It I sold any number Of fur
The herald., 1917-12-13

the farest lily of the field. lightly crushed fodo oaut
expensive looking vest expanSe the respendent
lah9A
From a sGrtoral standpoint the were most or,
None but crOsseyed old maid could have
dim light and Romcoand balcony small
the mdest hammered of their have passed aud
ing nwardy and almost 0uTwary that h1h
and bump them the hospital That's the kind %
Consequently when suddenly
conversation and then fell to with short jab
hooks there little huying classes
the dust flew with il brilliant VI
silk and gore - e"' MODS psst
But finally unfortunately, policeman the West Ono H.
Twentyfh station arrived and
collar buttons and gold teeth each other proceeded a.
into the origin of the And this explanation he
The representatives o moor
have been made stalking the no
consists of lOlng around clothing posters ond
student Interested telling him
gabcan be obtained Yesterday the and learned f
tine they rivals One called the other man Tb.
The reader Mornngside wa
The herald., 1917-12-13
BOY FINANCIERS ARE CRAZY
Woman Doctor Says They, With Er.
rattle Inventors, Are Victims
Of Paranoia.

Chicago.-Boy promoters and wiz.
ards of finance, painters who, pursued
by visions, finally attain distinction In
art, and cratic inventors who by
chance or otherwise perfect some de-
vice, probably are victims Of para
loiY.
Such is the contention of d. Har-
riet B. Alexander.
Il call to mind a recent instance
o. an artist who was awarded great
honors for his work, even though at
that time he was the victim of hal
lucinations and was confined In an
asylum" she said, In an address here.
Another instance was q boy finsn-
The herald., 1917-12-13


M e. the service
Tor at several training This
personal supervision of William Of
e. A. and
venence of the Soldiers all
wel-conducted information bureau n uni
Several local churches already have
keeping cooperating
comforts OF the enlisted expected that organizations
Ing all the assistance they help
list of in private
Saturday
no means of obtaining suitable
place their headquarters which
The herald., 1917-12-13

Uruguay has decided that all YES.
sells landing passengers ut its ports
must be equipped with wireless rsle
graph apparatus.
According to an Italian authority
eggs can be kept fresh year by coat.
ing them with unsalted lard and stor.
ing them In a cool, weii.ventilated
place.
For cleaning city sewer catch basins
New York man has designed .
motor-truck that carries r small dredg
Ing plant that empties into the body o,
the vehicle.
The herald., 1917-12-13
TOLD IN A PARAGRAPH

A process has been invented in Eu-
rope Tor converting water into hydro
gen peroxide with chemicals that aft
erward are recovered for further use.
a new type of gasoline gauge for
automobiles, In which float causes
. hand to register on dial, can be
substituted for the regular tank cap.
Since the discovery of tin in Alaska
10 1902 nearly 1000 tons of the metal
have been produced and it is believed
that this years yield will be 800 tons.
The herald., 1917-12-13
ODCS AND ENDS

A Chinese textile mad. of raw silk
can be buried In the earth a year with
out deteriorating.
One-half new shoe polishing
brush is made Of bristles and the re-
mainder is covered with wool, while
set into the back is a tube of polish.
For the protection of surf bathers
an Illinois man has invented a device
that rings an electric bell and lights
lamps on shore as an undertow be-
gins In the water.