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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-03-29
"UTNEY" DRIVERS
ATTEND SCHOOL,;
Chief DISCUSSES
COMING SUMMER
'Oprators of Cars for Hire Listen to
Police Head Ask for Co-opera-
ton to Guard Safety.
PHASES OF STATE LAWS AND
ORDINANCES TOUCHED UPON
Spirit of Friendiness Reigns; No
More Kid Drivers Will Be
Allowed in City.

Sixteen ''jitney" drivers "went to
school, this forenoon, Chief of Po-
lice Ripple being the instructor, and
the session was held in the council
chamber of the city hall. The ad-
vent of spring and the bringing in
to use of more automobiles and the
Increased work on the part of the
''jitney'' drivers is the cause of the
chief getting an early start as re-
CARDS the observance of the traffic
laws prescribed by the state and al
so the city of Bemidji, and 1t wac
at the behest of the chief that the
meeting was held.
For Mutual Benefit.
The meeting was of the most
friendly spirit, it being simply gen.
eral cautioning of all ''jitney'' driv-
ers. specially those who, perhaps, are
not so thoroughly experienced as
others, and a statement of the or
dinances and laws governing not
only them but all other drivers Of
cars, to safeguard the interests OF the
drivers themselves, also the general
public and to reduce to minimum
causes for complaint.
Out OF the S1XLeeu, Iue CAAoA ~ 0e
ascertained six had no license, tor
which $50 per annum is charged.
Topics Touched Upon.
Regulations governing speed was
/. topic touched upon, opening OF
mufflers in the city at all hours OF
the day and night, "sizzling" on the
paved and unpaved streets of the
city, providing suitable horns or
bells for warnings, observance of the
rules of the road, rights of pedes-
trians on crosswalks, proper lights
for all cars as prescribed by ordin-
.ance, etc., were all touched upon.
Chief Ripple Informed the boys
that what he had to say was IN the
most friendly spirit and asked their
cooperation that there would be lit
tie cause for complaint the coming
summer.
Eliminate Kid Drivers.
In the course of the informal dis
cussion Chief Ripple made the state
ment that there was to be no more
promiscuous driving of cars in the
city by children under 16 years of
age and that the traffic laws were
to be enforced rigidly in the interests
of the public.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-03-29
WILL ENFORCE TRAFFIC LAWS

approach the when the auto
impress vehicles that the traffic laws
o city will be enforced
will be particularly with 3he
the congested streets of
will have obey this clause of the
that wish to impress the pub
will tolerate the driving of
under sixteen unless they
accompanied bona fde driver
of
following rules strictly will traffic
a safety:
l. Number
proper brakes and signal devices
from police other properly
interested person avoid accident.
4 Always signal making intersection
5. the right of when moving.
6. Rate of speed by per
per in portions village.
7. In of accident, stop and offer assistance.
8 equipped with mufler and have in good
closed while in CITY,
g. lights the front Of and the
Always turn the right of the dummy" policemando
your safety and to avoid accidents.
the public that vehicles
right but pedestrians have right them
safety caution crossing
Chief of Police,
FRANK RIPPLE.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-03-29
BEMIDJI NAVAL BOYS
RECEIVE ORDER "READY"

Grand Forks, March 29.-Edwin J.
Simons and Alvin Olson, students at
the University of North Dakota, re-
ceived notices yesterday from Cap
tain Guv Eaton of the Minnesota Ma
val Militia, ordering them to prepare
their equipment for immediate de-
parture, as call for mobilization
is certain to be issued within the
next two weeks. Both young men
are members of the Bemidji contin-
gent of the naval militia
Mr. Olson plans on leaving Mon
day morning for hi shome to join
his company while Mr.. Simons will
continue his studies until the call is
issued.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-03-29
RAIL-, TEAM ORGANIZED

Members Of the A. A. S. last
evening met at the home of William
Barnell, for the purpose Of organiz-
ing a basebalt team.
The following nine was chosen:
Pitcher, Oscar Baney; catcher
Vern Hickerson: first base. Lee
OGrady: second base, Bill Barncll;
third base, Joe Cushner: center field
Clarence Charboneau; right field,
George Schultz; left field, John
IOGrady. After the business meeting
lunch was served by Miss Dolores
Barnell.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-03-29
Big BEMlDG MEETS
HIGH SCH00LERS IN
BASKETBALL GAME

What is to be one of the last bas-
ketball games of the season in Be-
midi and one which should undoubt-
edly prove the most interesting by far
or any played this season, will be
staged tomorrow night in the armory
between the high school basketball
team and the Big Bemidg quintet.
The game will be called at 8 o'clock.
The contest will be interesting
from the standpoint that the play
ers are all local boys and Tanner
will be seen in action against his
former teammates.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-03-29
Relief Workers Quit.

Washington. March 29.-American
relief workers have been ordered by
the government to quit Belgium.
They will probably be detained two
weeks in German towns, under an
United States and Germany, the
agreement being made to prevent the
bringing out of military information.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-03-29
LAWYERS FRIENDS HAVE FUN
OVER SIMILARITY OF NAMES

Friends of John L. Brown. the we'll
known lawyer, are having consider
able fun at his expense, which Mr..
Brown. ~is taking good naturedly. In
the police raid Of the gambling games
in the Grand Central hotel building
one of the prisoners taken was John
Brown, and friends of the lawyer
are kidding" him on the similarity
Of the names.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-03-29
AMERICANS ARE NfAAR0EEb 8k0Eb TO
LEAVE GERMANY BY APRIL {
NAVAL RECRUITING
STATION IS OPEN

A recruiting station for the naval
militia company Of Bemidji was open.
ed this morning at the Antlers cigar
store in the new Elk temple, and is
in charge Of R. B. Lycan, junior lieu.
tenant Of the company. All who de.
sire to join the naval boys should
present themselves to Lieutenant Ly.
can for detailed information.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-03-29
|BEMIDJI Youth TO
twelfth REGULARS

Duluth, March Establishments
to their respective headquarters of
recruits who have enlisted in the
army at the Duluth station were re-
ceived by Capt. Ned Green yesterday
in official orders from the war de-
partment. Included in the list sta
toned with the Twelfth infantry at
Nogales, Ariz., is William Harris of
Bemidji, enlisted Jan. %, Company
K, Twelfth infantry.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-03-29
WOMEN Will VOTE
IN ENGLISH ELECTIONS
(By United Press

London, March 24-It is fore
reform bill will be amended in the
House of Commons, giving the right
of franchise to women. Presumably
suffrage will be effective in the next
parliamentary elections.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-03-29
1870 j. s. NAVAL CADETS
ARE GRADUATED TODAY
(Rv limited PresS)

Annapolis, March 29.-Declaring
the navy the first line of defense Of
the United States, Secretary Daniels
of the navy addressed the $50 United
States naval caademy seniors today,
in the graduating exercises held two
months early.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-03-29
School District
On Cash Basis
Report Shows

The citizens of the Bemidji school
district have right to feel elated
over the financial conditions of it's
school affairs. The districts finances
are now on a cash basis, according to
it's treasurer, Dr. E. H. Marcum, to-
day, and all outstanding warrants
have been called in for payment.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-03-29
NEW QUARTERS

Mrs. P. N. Anderson has moved
her dressmaking establishment to
the Troppman department store
where temporary quarters have been
arranged to tide over the spring
rush. Later, larger space will be
allotted to this department at the
Troppman store and will be arranged
in an up-to-date manner for the con-
venience of the many patrons of Mrs.
Anderson's establishment. s-z -.-.-
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-03-29
SCHOOLS TO BEGIN
VACATION TOMORROW

The Easter, or spring vacation, of
the public schools will commence to-
morrow and will continue until April
10, when school will resume for the
last semester of the school year The
teachers in general will embrace the
opportunity for trips home.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-03-29
WILL AVENGE MOTHER
(Rv limited PreSSl

London, March 29.-Austin Hoy,
the young American business man,
whose mother and sister perished
when a German submarine sank the
Laconia, leaving those on board to
their fate, has Joined the British
army, it was given out today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-03-29
ABROGATE TREATIES,
SAULSBURY'S VIEW
(By United Press

Washington. March 29.-The abro-
CATION of all treaties between the
United States and Germany because
of Germany's gross violations was to-
day advocated by Senator Salisbury,
member Of the house foreign affairs
committee, and president pro tenn
pore of the Senate.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-03-29
SubSinkSShip
Of Enemy and
ThenCaptured
(By United Press)

Washington, March 29.-Between
the lines of what at first appeared
to be confliction of cablegrams, ma
val men today patched up the story
of how a German submarine torpe-
doed the British bark Heath, took the
captain as a hostage, and then was
herself captured by British vessel.
The puzzling message was from
Consul Frost at Queenstown.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-03-29
OVERHEATED STOVE SETS
BUILDING AF1RE: ROOF BURNS

An overheated stove set the Be-
midi Electric company's frame
structure afire shortly after mid
night last night and burned the roof
badly. The business is conducted by
A. W. Stott and the building is the
property of A. T. Wheelock
This was the second fire in two
nights, tar paper house being de-
stroyed in the Fifth ward the night
previous.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-03-29
TRAINING CAMP ORDERED

Washington, March ga civilian
training camp will be established at
Fort Smelling, Minnesota, July to
August 5 and from August IL to
September 9, the war department an
nounced today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-03-29
WILL OPEN SOON

A. w. Stott, proprietor of the Be-
midi Electric company, burned out
last night. stated today that he
would open for business Monday or
Tuesday at a location yet to be
found.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-03-29
L|NDBL00M WAS NOT
FINED FOR GAMBLING

In the writeup of the gambling
raid on the Grand Central hotel, the
Pioneer yesterday inferred that
Charles Lindbloom was among those
fined by Judge Gibbons. Mr.. Lind
bloom was among those taken in the
raid ana escorted to the police sta
ton, later being released and not ar
raigned in police court on gamb-
ling charge. .--=..-
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-03-29
FLOWER. SHOP OPENED

w. A. Elliot, the florist, has OPEN
ed retail flower shop in the Elks'
block and has a large stock of cut
flowers and potted plants on display
in the new salesroom. The furniture
and fixtures for the shop will be in
brown wicker.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-03-29
Martial Law in Spain.

Martial Law in Spain.
London, March 29.-The Spanish
cabinet today decided to suspend all
constitutional guarantees, according
to a wireless received here. This
means martial law. Labor union
headquarters were also cleared.
Madrid dispatches state Spain has
been menaced by nation wide strike
of laborers several weeks, owing to
the high prices. It is now supposed
the situation demands drastic action.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-03-29
RAILROADS SHOW BIG
GAIN IN EARNINGS
(By United Press J

Washington, March 29.-The esti-
mate of the January net income of
the railroads, compiled by the In
terstate Commerce commission, shows
an increase of s7,0O0,O00 over jan
uary. 1916. ---ss-.--.-- -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-03-29
STEP TO PROHIBITION
lRv limited ProSSl

Madison, Wis, March 29.-The
Evjue bill, calling for a prohibition
referendum, passed the assembly to-
day and is the first step toward pro-
hibition in Wisconsin.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-03-29
PARADE PERMITS DENIED
(BY United Press)

Washington, March 29.-Pacifists
and preparedness parades scheduled
for Saturday and Monday nights were
today denied permits.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-03-29
CURE FOR INFANTlLE
PARALYSIS KNOWN:
MAYOS ARE SILENT
(By United Press)

Rochester, Mimi, March 29.-Offi.
cials of the Mayo hospital are silent
regarding the report that DR.. Rose.
now has perfected cure for infan-
tile paralysis.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-03-29
RUSSIAN RIFLE FIRE
REFUSES GERMANS
(BY United PreSSl

Petrograd, March 29.-A terrific
German attack against Russian po-
sitions near Jamnitza was repulsed
by rifle fire, stated an official an
nOuncement today
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-03-29
Entente Repulsed .

Berlin, March 29.-The repulse Of
all British and French attacks on the
western front is announced today in
an unofficial report
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-03-29
SHORT notice IS
GIVEN CITIZENS
OF UNCLE SAM:
Jap" ship SUNK
American Relief Workers Ordered Out
of Belgium; Will Be Detained
for Two Weeks.
MADE TO PREVENT
MILITARY INFORMATION LEAKS
Berlin Reports Repulse of Enemy
on West; Turks Meet Defeat
at British Hands,
(By United Pressl

(By United Press)
London, March 29.-Americans in
Germany have been warned to leave
the country before April 6. This
statement is obtained from Spanish
diplomatic sources" it was an
nounced today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-03-29
jap Warship Sunk?

Vancouver, March 29.-The sink
ing of a Japanese .warship In the
South Pacific by. a German submar-
inc is reported by Canadian news
papers. No confirmation has been
received. ~
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-03-29
Turks Defeated,

London, March 29.-The defeat of
10000 Turkish troops south of GAIA
by the British expeditionary forces
is announced today by the war de-
partment.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-03-29
japan RECOGNIZES Russ.

Toxic, March 29.-The Japanese
empire has recognized the new gov
ernment of Russia, it was announced
today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-03-29
"SUFFS" EXPECTANT
(By United Press)

(By United Press)
St. Paul, March 29.-Minnesota
suffragettes expect good results from
the appearance of Congresswoman
Jeanette Rankin of Montana before
the state legislature today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-03-29
Reports Branded False.

Berlin, March 29.-Paris reports
that riots have occurred among
workers in Leipsig, Dresden, Mum
echen, Berlin and other cities are
fiat inventions, says the official press
bureau today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-03-29
MISS RANKIN WILL
SPONSOR SUFFRAGE
(By United Press

VBy UHIleu fTessI
Washington, March 29.-Congress-
woman Jeanette Rankin Of Montana
will introduce the Susan B. Anthony
amendment for woman suffrage in
congress as her first official act.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-03-29
WILL SEARCH SOUND
(By United Press }

(By United Press)
Washington, March 29.-The navy
department today ordered the Long
Island coast searched for any traces
of foreign war Indications.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-03-29
FRENCH TAKE MUNITIONS
iBy United Press

(By United PressJ
Paris, March 29. - Advancing
French forces have captured import
ant munitions depots, it is announced
today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-03-29
TEUTON "SUBS" IN
L0NGISLANDS0UND
CLAIM MADE BY
new YORK: PAPER
Herald" Says Information Anthem
tic; Martial Law Rules Spain
is Wireless Report.
N STRIKE FEARED:
FOOD PRICES CAUSE GIVEN
Berlin Denies Reports of Food Riots
in Cities; Japan Recognizes
Russ Government.
(BY United Press)

(By United Press)
New York, March 29.-The New
York Herald today contained state
ment that the paper had authentic
information that two German sub
marines were plying in Long Island
Sound,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-03-29
Don't Want Americans.

Don I want dmef1C8nS.
Rome, March 29.-Germany has
asked to send Americans home, it is
stated here today
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-28
EVEN GROSS, SICK CHILDREN LOVE
 SYRUP OF FIGS
If Feverish Bilious, Constipated, Give
 Fruit Laxative at Once.

Don't scold your fretful, pcevish child. See if tongue is coated; this is a sure sign it's little stomach, liver and bowels are clogged with sour waste.
 When listless, pale, fcvcrish, full of cold, breath bad, throat sore, does pot eat sleep or act naturally. has stomaehachc, indigestion, diarrhoca, give a teaspoonful of "California Syrup of Figs and in a few hours all the foul waste, the sour bile and fer menting food passes out of the bow els and you have well and playful child again. Children love this harm less fruit laXative,' and mothers can rest easy after giving it, because it never fails to make their little "in- sides clean and sweet
 Keep it handy, Mother! A little giv- en today saves a sick child tomorrow but get the genuine. Ask your drug gist for a 5O-ccnt bottle of California Syrup of Figs" which has directions for babies, children of all ages and for grown-ups plainly on the bottle Remember there are commercials sold here, so surely look and see that yours is made by the California Fig Syrup Company" Hand back with contempt any other fig syrup.-Adv.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-28
U. 5. PREPARES FOR
 BREAK WITH AUSTRIA
Complete Arrangements Made for Withdrawal of Diplomatic and
 Consular Officials.

Washington, Feb. 27.-Complete ar engagements for the withdrawal of Am erican diplomatic representatives and consular officers from Austro- Hun gary have been made by Ambassador Penfield, on instructions from the state department.
 It was learned today that the am- bassador had been diretced to take this step, the belief at the state depart ment being that break in relations is inevitable. The Spanish government has been asked to take over American interests and plans have been made to expedite thewithdrawal of all Ameri- cans, if the breach occurs.
 The last report from Ambassador Penfield, a brief cabelgram, suggested slight possibility that Austria's re- ply to this governments aide mem orie asking definition of her attitude in the submarine situation, might be favorable. No real hope was raised here, however, and no change in the situation followed.
 Pending the receipt of the reply to the aide memorie, the Austrian situa- tion will remain in the same indefinite shape which has characterized it since the rupture with Germany.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-28

''P. S.--You had better take tho the time she has taught-16 days the 18th of this month";
 The "Iva" referred to in these let ters is Iva Johnson of Grant county a nephew of deceased. The reference to the "register" has 10 do with schoo board matters, Mr. Johnson being 6 member of the school board at Locust Cottage.
 The letter to his nephew indicates that Mr. Johnson was quietly arrang- ing his final earthly affairs, and reads as follows:
 "Iva-I owe Currin Nichol S35. Dr. Crump S10, .Dreyfus $5. If you will pay this you can have all that I have got. The peas that's in the loft half of them belong to MT. Cahoon. You might sell the other half to Neil San ders. I have a lot of tools here, have a buggy, wagon, five head of hogs. three head of cattle, some pea vine hay, some corn. I have 80 in my pocket. Of course, I expect you to look after the burial of mine and Mrs. Johnson's bodies. Your uncle,
 "W. !. JOHNSON.
 "P. S.-You wifi find 8 lot of pota- toes in the buggy she'd"
 On the back of an envelop was a note to Mir. Hamilton, near key, which was or the table:
 "This is the crib key. Please feed my mules"
 MT. Johnson was about 67 years of age and Mrs. Johnson was over 60.
 Both were very widely known and highly esteemed. They had lived for many years on the old Jim Hudson place at Locust Cottage. MT. Johnson was justice of the peace for many years and is now member of the school board. MT. Johnson leaves a brother who lives in Grant county, and there are other and more dis tant relatives.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-28
CALOMEL TODAY,
 SICK TOMORROW
Dose of Nasty Caiomel Makes You Sick and You Lose Days Work.

Calomel salivates! It's mercury. Calomel acts like dynamite on slug gish liver. When calomel comes into contact with sour bile it crashes into it, causing cramping and nausea.
 If you feel bilious, headachy, con- stipated and all knocked out, just go to your druggist and get a 50-cent bot tie of Dodson's Liver Tone, which Is a harmless vegetable substitute for dangerous calomel. Take a spoonful and if it doesn't start your liver and straighten you Up better and quicker than nasty calomel and without mak- ing you sick, you just go back and get your money.
 If you take calomel today you'll be sick and nauseated tomorrow; be- sides, it may salivate you. while if you take Dodson's Liver Tone you will wake up feeling great, full of ambi- ton and ready for work or play. It's harmless, pleasant and safe to give to children; they like it..
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-28
Three Inyestigati0ns.

Altoona, Pa., Feb. 27.-Three sep, arate investigations into the wreck of the Mercantile Express on the Penn sylvania railorad at Mount Union sta tion, were in progress tonight, one by the railroad, another by the interstate commerce commission and the third by the state public service commission
 Up to a late hour tonight, the cause of the wreck had not been ascertained but after hearing the testimony of F. K. Jacobs, flagman on the passen- ger train, and H. B. Thomas, fireman on the freight engine, the railroad is inclined to place the blame upon A. T Cooke of Harrisburg, the engineer. A mistake in signals, airbrake troubles and fog are also held to be factors.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-28
Data for New City Directory Shows Population of 28,- 451, and Few Houses
 Vacant.

Work has been completed of gather ing the data for Pine Bluffs new city directory, and the matter will be in the hands of the printer tomorrow It is expected the volumes will be ready for distribution early in April.
 Pine Bluff has not had a city direc- tory in about three years, and as a result the need for such a work had become acute when the present edi- ton was splanned. Few of the persons listed in the old directory can be found at the addresses given in the old work, principally because the very great number of new homes erected here in the past three years has meant more than the ordinary amount Of moving about.
 C. H. Stanton, who has had charge of the enumeration, stated yesterday that every place of business and every home has been visited, and that the directory will show Pine Bluff to be in very flourishing condition and most prosperous in every way. It