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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-04

league OF honor pledged to free civili-
zation from the menace which other
wise would have corroded the founda-
tons on which the democracies Of the
world nave built in faith, courage and
When Germany willed this war she
willed 1t unknowingly of the close Of
one era and the opening of new and
happier phase OF human experience"
Final Crossing Of Rubicon.
The Daily Chronicle. giving its edi-
torial the unusual honor of loaded type
and doubls-column breadth, with the
caption America at War; Wilson's
Magnificent Appeal" says:
TT is impossible to read President
Wilson's speech without being struck
by its statesmanlike breadth and ele-
walton of tone. His long patience and
caution. his determination to advance
no faster than the mass of opinion in
his country. only render more impress
i've his final crossing of the Rubicon.
The moral effect of such a speech, made
with nation of ninety million behind
it. must be great throughout the world.
1T is a strange. impressive phenome-
months tardy. but weighty, inter-
vention OF the United States in the
death struggle of Europe. Here is a
nation composed of settlers, whose mi
grafton from the days of the Mayf1ower
onward has been largely in the nature
of flight from tyranny.
THE new movement has the same
motive as the old. 1t is not inspired by
national ambitions. and has no agrees
sive quality. 1t is fight for freedom
and for moral principles. and we. the
hard-pressed nations to whom this
help. with all its vast personalities is
offered, cannot but feel, first and fore
most the moral uplifting and precious
moral Endorsement which comes from
the advent on our side of forces in
spfred by such an IDEAL"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-04
Bryce's View of U. S. Aid.


ciated Press as to what difference Amer
.ica's entrance in the war would make to
Europe now and hereafter, Viscount
Bryce, the former British ambassador at
Washington, said:
II would say that it will be of the high
est Importance in three ways, and it gives
the keenest pleasure to Americas warm
est friends here. Firstly, it must bring
the war to a speedier close, not only by
the material aid, in money and men and
in the supply of food to the allied coun-
tries America can render. but also by
the moral effect her participation will
produce on the German people and the
German armies. They now will see that
success has for them become impossible.
Decentralization must increase and resist
ance weaken
Secondly, America comes in from no
selfish motives, but as the champion of
= international justice and humanity, out
ragged by the German methods of conduct
ing the war. She stands by the allies IN
: their effort to vindicate human rights, the
respect for which the success of Germany
: would give fatal blow
j. Thirdly, the world has for nearly a
century and a half known and admired
= America as a country which has pre-.
eninently loved and priced freedom anC
given sympathy TO all who strove for it.
I. She now is rendering help of incalculable
. value to the cause of freedom.
:. president Wilson in his lofty and
= Impressive address worthy of the occa-
>eion that called it forth has rightly
dwelt on the fact that it is the German
2 government, rather than the German
:. people, that is responsible for the series
I. of crimes committed on land and sea
:. during this war. The German people
hitherto fed by their government upon
: lies. now will begin to realize that it is
:. the military caste which dominates
n them that has by its ruthless savagery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-04
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, April 4.-President Wilson
message aligning the United states
with the nations fighting against Ger
many was warmly welcomed and unan-
imously acclaimed by the British peo-
pie They recognize that no decision
with a weightier influence upon the re-
suit of the world struggle has been
given since Great Britain, after a few
days of consideration. resolved to
march with France. No news or the
last year has so Stirred the country,
save only the Russian revolution.
, There have been no street demon
strations or exhibitions of excitement,
such as the first weeks Of the war saw
In London, because the war has long
since passed the stage of excttem ent,
and is regarded here as in America
as heavy and solemnly borne duty
The substance and tone of the Presl-
dents message was an electrifytng sur
prise. The directness of his Indictment
of the German methods and his whole
hearted statement of Americas duty to
maintain her rights and of her duty to
civilization was more than the public
expected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-04
LIKE THE VOICE OF LINCOLN.
IS BRITISH VIEW OF SPEECH
Greatest Blow to German Hopes Which Has
= Been Struck Since Great Wa
Began.

reused against Germany the horror
and indignation of the new as we'll as
the old world. We now may hope that
they will shake off the yoke and bring
themselves. as the Russian people have
done, into the fellowship Of those free
nations whose governments would not
dare to perpetrate such crimes.
Never has a better blow been struck
Ior democratic freedom than that which
America is now dealing to the last
oespotism that remains in Europe"
Affects Destinies Of Mankind.
The Times editorially views Presi-
dent Wilson's action as IAN event
which IS certain to influence the desti-
MES Of mankind on both sides of the
Atlantic for generation to come" and
adds: None greater. except the war
itself, has happened since the French
revolution shattered the traditions of
ieudaIsn in Europe The cause
IN which America draws the sword and
the grounds on which the President
tus,,nes the momentous step he has
taken are auguries that the final out
come Will be for the happiness and
Weiiare of mankind. We doubt if in
All history great community has ever
largely ideal"
With reference to the implied as
sumption that the German people were
the innocent dupes of victims of an
irresponsible government the Times
says: That view, like his attitude to-
ward Austria is probably politics. but
II makes 1t necessary to ignore a mass
of awkward evidence"
Inc Post in an editorial says: THE
resident and American people serve
the worlds highest interest bv proving
that there is such a thing as solidarity
OF civilization" It compares his ad-
aress IN dignity and force with the
most historic declaration OF Lincoln,
and says that America may rest as
sured that never were friends in need
more heartily welcomed
me PoSt singles out the Presidents
point that the continued existence of
German military autocracy is totally
incompatible with future peace
New Declaration of Rights.
The Daily Telegraph in an editorial
describing President Wilson's address
as a new declaration of rights says:
Never did the ruler of a state speak
with greater dignity. We have been
proud of the sacrifices which have been
made, but this nation and those asso-
ciated with it will be prouder today in
| the knowledge of this latest noble vim
dication of the purpose of the allies.
Several months ago President Wilson
urged the formation of a League of
Peace. Today he stands as the prophet
| of a league of honor-a confederation
| of democracies determined at all costs
to achieve the salvation of the human
race from Serfdom.
| The speech is the sequel of the Rus
| sian revolution. 1t is the evangel of
the transformation which must come
! to central Europe before the universe
| can breathe freely again. There is no
hope for the future but in the partner
| ship of the democratic nations The
1 (rvI to Of l.
| of things Is passing away. ."
| THE war has been placed on a new
| level by the Presidents statesmanlike
announcement The allies moving for
ward in company with the American
| people, will constitute henceforth a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-04
Had Expected Defense Only.

% Dispatches from America in the last
month had represented the President as
so reluctant to enter the war that rec
concentrations to Congress limited TO
defensive measures for the protection
of American commerce would have full
filled the general expectations That
the Russian revolution did much to
rave the wav for mericHu cooper
ton with Germany's opponents and
maze PRESIDENT IISon pOncy pos
sible is one of the first features of the
situation which the newspapers seize
upon.
: The only feature of President Will
sons message that evokes dissent is
his acquittal of the German people from
responsibility for the policies OF the
German government. Liberal papers.
like the Daily Chronicle, contend that
the German people have supported with
apparent enthusiasm such proceedings
(. as have been going on in Belgium and
have demanded its annexation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-25
ORIENTAL CHARM IS
BIG HELP TO MOLLA

Chicago. Sept 25.-When Molla
Bjursted the tennis star played here
recently. spectators noticed She wore
a heavy pendant OF a peculiar design.
The Norwegian athlete admitted that
the article came fro mthe far east and
was supposed TO bring coolies Of good
luck to the wearer
Miss Btursted also carried another
charm on her travels. 1t is G. stone,
egg shaped which resembles an In
dian hammer head The rock weighs
several pounds and d cautious investi-
gator learned that Miss Bjursted gem
orally allows some one else to carry
her suitcase for her
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-25
HERMAN TO BATTLE
BURNS THEN TO WAR

New Orleans. La Sept 25-The
federal district appeal board yester-
day granted Pete Herman worlds
bantamweight pugilist champion. until
Nov Is 10 report for duty with the
national army. Herman told the board
he wanted to accept one or more Of
fers of $4,000 for title bouts so as 10
adequately provide for his aged par
ents.
Herman late yesterday signed ar
uc4es Tor 20 round bout here Nov
II within frankie Burns of Jersey
City. Herman will receive Sc 900 win
lose or draw.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-25
C0MnTTSH WILL MEET
IN CHICAGO OCT. {

Cincinnati. Ohio, Sept 25.-The ma
tionaI commission, its business repre-
sentatIFess umpires, official scorers
and respective owners of the contest
ing clubs In the worlds series, will
met IN Chicago on Saturday, Oct 6, at
~ a m, when special Instructions
Will Dc given to officials and club own
erE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-25
HTRT N ANEs CLASS sCR4P.

Ames, Iowa, Sept 25-0ne man.
Floyd McComis was carried from the
annual neutrality-suspicious. pushbaH
contest OF Ames, suffering from a
double fractured leg broken below the
knee The sophomores, as in the last
i've years, carried oft h0n0rs to an II
to s tune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-25
CRIPPLED SOLDIERS
PLAY FOOTBALL GAME.

Winnipeg Man, Sept. 25.-EIobbIing
about on artificial limbs. walking
canes. and crutcbes. the famous dot
and carry one" football team of the
Au|edo conFalesCent hospital. consist
ing OF returned war heroes who have
Iosl a limb, Saturday defeated an all
star milk diet team. consisting Of
convalesce1t soldiers. in hotlv con
tested game at the hospital grounds
The score was to g.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-25
SUSPENSION LIFTED
on FRANKLIN BAKER

New York. Sept. Colonel Jacob
Rupert, owner of the New York
Yankees. has agreed TO lift the sus-
pension Of j. Franklin Baker, third
baseman, and Manager Donovan has
tetegraphed Baker to report 70 rduty.
Baker was suspended for having fail
ed to play in an exhibition game last
Sunday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-25
RUN WILD
AND WIN 10 IN ROW

Philadelphia. Pa, Sept 25.-Cleve-
land won, 5 to 4, and ran its winning
streak 10 10 straight The game was
devoid Of features except for Chan
mans base running. He stole three
bases and brought in his teams first
run by stealing home
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-25
~ REDS, HTRLER REPnRrs-

Cincinnati Ohio, Sept 25.-Rube
BTessler, southpaw pitcher drafted
from Atlanta, reported to the Reds
yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-25
RUTH BLANKS THE
WHITE SOx TOO
American League Champs Get Some
Fine Batting Practice Against
Star Southpaw.
BABE HUBLs N GREAT FORM
j. Collins, However. Finds Him Easy
Pickings Getting Three Sound
Blows Schalk Resting.

Boston. Mass. Sept 25.-Those new
champion White Sox lost another eek
hibition7 game, but got some swell
/ practice for the big show with the New
York Giants. which is not far dis
tant. Il was a workout for Rowland
men. designed 10 aid them fri trying
to hit the curves of Ferdie SchupD
Slim Salee. and Rue Benton because
Boston sent big Babe Ruth to the slab
with orders 10 give EN- ali he had
Ruth did that and Boston won. g t0 o
Just the same the Sox were thankful.
for after the experience OF looking ar
those s0uthpaw curves, the ones of
Schupp, Sallee. and Benton ought ta
be easy now.
Besides that batting practice the
game afforded tryout for two soE
southpaws. Red Russell and Claude
Williams. Although beaten they
looked in shape to share In the battles
with McGraws men. Russell went
four innings and held the Red Sox 10
three hits. but they scored two runs
because all three hits were utilized
Two were doubles. one by Lewis and
one by Gamer. both murderous hifrers
against left handed pitching. Russell
seemed to have his speed and his
curve ana showed no indications Of "a
sore arm
Four hits were made of Williams in
the four innings ne hurled and one run
came over, because the heavy right
handed swingers. Gamer. Lewis. and
Walker punched two blows with a sac
rifce
Win the exception Of RAY schalk.
all SOX regulars were I'm the game Nc
MuIlin sticking TO the third base job
with Weaver on short and Risberg ON
the bench as utility man Byrd Lynn
did the hackstopping and probably will
do q lot of it in the remaining games
just to get him tuned up to high speed
In case something should happen to
Schalk.
Ruth Ont IN Help soz.
If would be splendid ror the Sox III
they could hit against Ruth about
every other day from now until the
worlds series begins The big Boston
lurier was in mis- best stride and.
being loyal American Lacquer. he
gave all he had. not so much to win
the game as to give the Sox batting
practice
Ruth bad most Of the Chicagoane
badly puzzled bat Shane Collins
.und him easy. shane busted two
doubles and one single in FIVE times
Up. an Of them regular drives I'm the
he ninth, however. shane came uu
with the bases loaded and two out ana
his best was q nice bounder to Cooncv.
ga-7r-r
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-25

New York -.........1O000I0o0-2
ST. Louis -.,.....--..0 0OOO0I 00-r
Two base Zimmerman. stolen
hases-KaU6. Smith, Gonzales. Bases
on baiis-Doak. 6. Hit by pitcher
Doak (F}etcher). Struck out-SaIlee
3 Doak, / Horstman, I. Umpires-
Klein and BransfeId. Time-1:40
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-25
GIANTS WIN over
CARDS; COP FLAG
>aIIea Pitches Victory Needed I'd
Drive Final Nail in Pennaut Stan
for New York.

If New York should lose every
one of lis remaining mine games
and Philadelphia should win all OF
the nine games fl has left 10 play.
the fnai standing would ne:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-25

All the news ali the time-Tbs
E-gus.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-10-04
BAPTISTS IN SESSION

eEEWNwEIaENF.
Continued from Page 10)
Quiet Hour.
DevOtiOnals
wv. w. G., Mrs. NJ. S. Coon.
Missions in the Sunday School.
Children's Work,
Address, Mrs. Augusta M. Post.
Thursday, October 4
$3.50 a. Informal opening OF the
Convention.
Appointment OF Committees.
9:45 q, m-Addtress, Hon. j +.
Schrader.
1915 a. manual Sermon. Rev.
j.. III. Gagnier.
1880 a. m.-Report of Committee
on nominations.
Election of officers.
11:O0 a. REPRESENTATION of Repre-
sentatives of Special Interests:
s. D. Anti-Saloon League, Rev. p.
p. French.
State Sunday School Association
George w. Miller.
11:2 q. m.-Devotional address,
DIR. John Runyan Smith.
Adjournment.
LAB p. m.-Report of ". "A. B. ii,
NJ. Society, Mrs. G. =. Park.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-10-04

3 s.o,,,.tnr
~ - a aadxaa.
snh uuiess
~ yvalla.aN - Siiai 80 -.
~ s. n ps,stnass
/. 3 81 address Rav fslifton
IS Gr.I Oh Is Ghicaeos iii
.sesnn e m-RaTnrt ~ Ohit,aary
Committee. Rev. a. n Button.
$40 b. circumference: Prob
lens and Opportunities, Rev. Wal.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-10-04

Barrett Montgomery, Rochester, n.
Y,
$3.50 p. m.-Reports from the For
eign Speaking Conferences:
Danish-Norwegian, Rev. r. g. Lar
son.
Swedish-Rev. 3. +. Eklof.
German-Rev. e. A. Gruhn.
400 p. m-Devotional address, Dr..
John Runyan Smith.
Adjournment.
7:30 b. m.-Devotional Service.
Announcement of Committees on
Enrolment, Resolutions and Next
Anniversary.
7::45 p. m.3Special music.
1855 p. m.-Report of the Board of.
Managers, Rev. S. r. Shaw, Ph. d.,
Convention Secretary.
Report of Treasurer, b. A. Loom
er, Esq.
Presentation Of Convention Mis-
sionaries, with brief response from
each.
Introduction Of new pastors.
Friday, October s..
900 IA. m.-Business: Question
of Revision of Convention Bylaws
and other business.
1890 a. m.-Conference. Open
discussion OF the local problems OF
the various fields, led by Rev. III.
r. Best, ID. d. tLet every worker
be prepared to contribute to this
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-10-04

Topeka, Kansas, General Superin-
tendent, Midland Division, Ameri-
can Baptist Home Mission Society.
Doctor Kinney was for q time dur
ing the early part Of his ministry
pastor of the Baptist Church in
Sioux Falls. He is a man of nation
al reputation, being the author Of
several books and an authority on
missionary work west of the Mis-
sissippi. Doctor Kinney speaks Sat
urday afternoon at the Baptist
State Convention and breaches the
closing sermon Sunday evening on
the subject Baptist Ideals and OPP
portunities.s
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-10-04

Rev. s. E. Shaw, d. p.
Sioux Falls, General Missionary Of
the South Dakota Baptist Conven-
tiOn. Doctor Shaw has been at the
head of the Baptist work in the
state for almost q decade and is
considered one of the most able and,
efficient of the state secretaries in
the Baptist denomination. Thurs
day OF the Convention will be given
over to Doctor Shaw for his report
of the work of the past year and
reports from the men on the mis-
sion fields Of the state
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-10-04

Rev. i. i. Barnhart, presiding.
las b. m-RepoTt OF Colporter ]
s. Schroeder.
1855 d. m-Report Of Sunday
2:O5 p. m.sIntermediate Work"
Mrs. @. r.. Hackett.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-18
SPECIAL SERVICES

The stormy condition of the wealth
er last evening cut the size of the
congregation at the Methodist church
but did not affect the interest Of the
meeting.
Evangelist Smith spoke on the sub
ject of profit and Loss"
Tonight, Mr.. Smith announces his
most important sermon to those who
are not Christians, his subject being
1.-THE Difficulties in the Way" Smith
and Gilmore will sing one Of their
finest duets and a trio will be rem
dered by Messrs. Smith, Gilmore and
Alvord.
Tomorrow at $3.50 p. M, the SER
vice will be for women and the evan
gelist will give a revised version of
the win" Mcclure story. Messrs.
Smith and Gilmore will sing "Life's
Railway to Heaven"
The men of the city especially are
asked to remember that E. w. Peck,
state secretary of the Y. NJ. c. A.,
is to be in Bemidji next Sunday. He
will be accompanied by Prof. H. E.
Griebenow of Minneapolis, one of the
finest tenors in Minnesota. Thcse
gentlemen will sing great duet at
the morning service at the Methodist
church and Prof. Gilmore will sing q
solo. Mr.. Peck will address mass
meeting for men Sunday at p. m.
in the city hall
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-18
JOIN THE BEMIDJI
PATRIOTIC LEAGUE
Buttons Are Here.
Button, button, who has the bu

Button, button, who has the but
ton?
Everybody has one that belongs
to the Patriotic league. One thou
sand buttons, done in the national
colors and of neat design, arrived
yesterday. All paid members of the
league who have not already pro-
cured their buttons may do so by
calling upon Mrs. William Chiches-
ter or Miss Donna Lycan.
The membership committee, COM
posed of twenty-five girls and young
women, starts its campaign for men,
bership today. You are urged to as
sist them in every way. Your men,
bership will cost you only SO cents.
You will never miss that amount and
1000 fifty-cent pieces will help your
country when she needs it.
Wear a button at school, at home
and to your business. Be an active
patriot.
Total membership today-17O.
1--WE have done ours. You do
YOURS
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-18
Personals and
Newsy Notes

William Rice of Bemidji has leased
the lot just south of the E. S. Wann
store and is erecting paint shop on
it. Mr.. Rice is painter and paper
hanger and expects to put in a stock
of paints, varnishes, wall paper, pic
ture mouldings, etc. He expresses
himself as being very we'll pleased
with the outlook here and says he has
work enough ahead already to insure
q busy season. He was unable to
rent a house in town, and so intends
building rooms to the rear of the
shop for the present.--Pequot Re-
view.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-18
City of Bemidji, April IS, 1917.
of Streets

| City of Bemidji, April IS, 1917.
Department of Streets.
| General Public: You are hereby
notified to clean up and remove any
and all distractions such as wood
and rubbish and other unsanitary
conditions from sidewalks, streets
and alleys in said city of Bemidji, in
accordance with section six of Cen
eral Ordinance No. IS, which is as
follows:
No person shall cucumber or OBJ
struct any sidewalk or street and
alley within said city by placing
| thereon any boxes or barrels, build
ing material, farm implements, fire.
wood, or any other thing, material
or substance and no awning, ban
ner, sign, flag or decoration shall be
hung or placed over or across any
sidewalk in said city, unless the same
shall be hung or placed, fixed or
hung not less than six and one-half
feet above said sidewalk.
PENALTY:
Any person violating any of the
provisions of this section shall be
deemed guilty Of misdemeanor and
upon conviction thereof shall be pun
ished by fine of not less than five
dollars nor more than twenty-five
dollars or by Imprisonment not ex-
ceeding twenty days.
FRANK B. RIPPLE,
Chief Of Police.
1t-41S
X X X X X x X X X 4 r x X X X
Read Daily f1onee- Wantads
X X X X X X X X X X r X 4 X X 4
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-18
Coming Events

= April 19-Patriotic meeting in the
City hall.
April 24-The county commission
ers hold their regular meeting.
April 3O-Beltrami county asses
sors' meeting at court house.
May 14-Tax judgment sale of
government lands at the court house.
June 1-Bemidji high school COM
mencement.
June 24-The farmers will hold
their annual picnic at the fair
grounds.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-18
WEDDING RECEPTION

A wedding reception was given at
the George H. Miller home in Grant
Valley last evening in honor of their
son, Henry Miller, and bride, who
were married yesterday morning at
o'clock, in the Catholic church.
There were two hundred guests pres
ent. Among the Bemidji people who
attended the reception were Mr.. and
Mrs. Martin Dunn and Mr.. and Mrs.
J. N. Cushner.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-18
ORGANIZE RED CROSS

Whether the women of Bemidji
will affiliate with the Minneapolis
chapter of the Red Cross society or
whether they will form a national
chapter will be decided at the meet
ing of the Patriotic league in the
City hall tomorrow night, at 8
o'clock. Citizens of Bemidji are
urged to cttend the meeting and as
sist in whatever way possible in this
patriotic venture.