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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-01
fire SWEEPS BLOCK
WHERE L0CALI.W.W.
HAD HEADQUARTERS

Fire, which A. L. Dickinson says
he believes started from defective
fue, swept the upper portion of the
two-story double front brick build
ing on Minnesota avenue, until re-
Gently occupied bysI. w. w. head
quarters, and the ], NV. w. restaur-
ant. cleaned up the frame Park ho-
tel and Union restaurant, all owned
by Mr. Dickinson.
The fire started last night about
9 o'clock and the blaze attracted a
large number of people. The frames
are a total loss and Mr.. Dickinson
says he intends to replace them with
brick.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-01
BROAD POWERS ARE
VESTED IN COMMISSION

e. H. Denu, has received a letter
from John S. Pardee, secretary of
the Minnesota Public Safety commits
sion, stating that the law gives the
public safety commission very broad
powers and that the Beltrami county
commission under DR.. G.. M. Palmer
is for all purposes a branch of the
state commission.
The letter also says that the laws
of the state, supplemented by vag-
rancy ordinance. will give ample
authority for dealing with all Of
tenders through the properly con-
stituted officials
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-01
MILL CITY MAN MADE STATE
PRESBYTERIAN FOOD HEAD

Washington, Aug. 1.-Among the
state chairmen announced by the ma
tional service commission of the
Presbyterian church to aid in food
conservation are the following:
Minnesota, Draper D. Dayton of
Minneapolis; Wisconsin, Prof. E. B.
Skinner of Madison; Iowa, Rev. S. r.
Ferguson Of Cedar Rapids; North
Dakota, Rev. Thomas J. Graham Of
Fargo; South Dakota, Rev. H. M.
Gage Of Huron; Montana, Rev. N. H.
Burdick
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-01
GENERAL STRIKE :
THREAT OF I.W.W.
UNLESS DEP0RTED
MEN ARE FREED
Haywood Wires President Wilson
= That Minnesota Miners Will
Quit Work.
NV. w. LEADER SAYS BE
HAS RECEIVED NO REPLY
Warrington Wires Michigan Cover
nor; Says Move Not One To
e~ Improve Conditions.

Chicago, Aug. 1.-Miners, harvest
hands and lumbermen of the Middle
West threaten to go on a sympathetic
strike unless the deported 1. w. W..
are returned to their homes in the
Warren district of Arizona. A tele-
gram voicing the intention of walk
out of more than quarter of a mil
lion men was sent from Chicago to
President Wilson by w. D. Haywood,
head of the Industrial Workers or the
World.
,> The message to President Wilson
haid that miners in Michigan had be-
gun a general strike; that Minnesota
miners would follow and that har-
vest hands in North and South Da-
kota would fall into line unless the
men deported from their homes were
returned.
Result of Moore Dismissal.
The move on the part OF Mr. hay
wood was the result of the summary
dismissal from Bisbee, Ariz., of his
attorney, Fred H. Moore.
When asked what he proposed to
do about the deportation Of Mr..
Moore, Mr.. Haywood said:r
"What else is there to do but &C
I scepts@the43d deportation. Can. you Ten
me any way to beat their game? II
Arizona can stand the domination of
high-handed officials I guess the In
dustrial Workers of the World will
be able to endure it.
Wired President.
II have been forced to wire Presi-
dent Wilson that general strike will
be called in the Middle West unless
the men of Arizona are brought beck
to their families. When all the men,
bers and sympathizers walk out 250,-
900 men will be idle. AS yet have
received no reply from Washington. "
Suspension of harvest work, the
I. w. w. leaders declare. would mean
loss of thousands of dollars to the
farmers and inactivity in the mines
would prove a serious impediment to
munition manufacturers.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-01
BELTRAMI EXEMPTION
BOARD WILL BEGIN
EXAMINATIONS AUG. I

The board of exemption of Bel
trami county will commence exam
nations on August z. Notices were
sent out today calling the drafted
men to report to the board when it
commences it's work of examination
in the court house. The poard will
also meet in Baudette after it's meet
ing in Bemidji to look over the
drafted men in the northern section
Of the county. +
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-01
CUBA GIVES FIVE SEIZED
GERMAN SHIPS TO U. S

Washington, Aug. Cuba has
turned over to the United States the
five German merchant ships seized
in Cuban ports when Cuba declared
war on Germany. The ships will
hn made ready for repair and opera
ton.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-01
STEIN AGAIN ON DUTY

George Stein, city clerk of Be-
midi. is again on duty, having re-
sumed his office today. Mr.. Stein
had been in poor health for some
time and took vacation to recu-
perate. During his absence. George
Kirk acted as city clerk. The many
friends of Mr.. Stein are glad to see
him again con deck
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-01
SUSPICIOUS Fire Causes Loss
OF Nearly $4,000; Sweeps
Yard OF Pole 6 Tie Company

a man was seen about 1900 yards
distant starting a fire. Two more
were started, the wind at the time
being dead against the yards of the
Clark company. Employees started
in the direction of the man to ascer-
tain what he was doing and he dis
appeared The flames spread rapid
1y famed by a high wind and could
not be checked, sweeping the cedar
-ard clean
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-01

Under what is asserted to have
been suspicious circumstances, fire
attacked the big cedar yard of the
Clark Pole & Tie company near
Margie, about 60 miles north of Be-
midi, Monday night and incurred a
net loss of nearly $4,000. A box
car standing on siding was also
destroyed.
Shortly before the flames attacked
the big yard filled with poles, ETC.,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-01
BOTTOMS BADLY NEEDED
ASSER1SADM|RAL CAPPS
(By United PreSS)

Washington, Aug. 1.-"Both steel
and wooden ships must be built
quickly" Rear Admiral Capps, chair
man of the emergency fleet corpora
tion, told the ship builders today.
matters brought to my attention
only this morning indicate the i'm
portance," said the admiral. 1--WE
are in a more serious situation than
the great majority realizes"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-01
MAJOR ON TOUR TO FORM
HOME GUARD COMPANIES

st. Paul. Aug. 1.-Major Oscar
Seebach. Home Guard organizer for
the State Public Safety commission,
is on tour of Northern Minnesota
towns to muster in new companies.
His itinerary includes Ely, Interna-
tional Falls. Gilbert. Grand Rapids
and probably Bemidji He will re-
turn to st. Paul probably Saturday.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-01
POPE BENEDICT NOT
SUPPORTING GERMAN
CATHOLIC MOVE
(By United Press)

Rome, Aug. 1.-Pope Benedict is
not supporting any peace plans
which the German Catholic party
may be agitating, it was made known
today. Those close to the vatican
declare the pope is careful not to in
cline toward any particular group
of peace agitators The vatican ad-
mits the pontiff is striving for just
Christian peace but not through the
agency of others.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-01
FARMERS CLUB MEETS

The Eckles Farmers club met with
Assistant County Superintendent
and Mrs. J. G. McGhee today. A pic
mic dinner was served in the grove
near the North school.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-01
(By United Press)

(By United PresS)
San Francisco, Aug. 1.-The Unit
ed States government today announc-
ed that a roundup of Industrial
Workers of the World would be
started Immediately in California,
Oregon and Washington.
=. Warrants have been asked for
many Germans alleged to be COOP
Grating with the I. W. W. in their
1.awlessness. 80 .HN az -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-01
DITTY JOINS MARINES

City Assessor Archie Ditty this
received post card from
his brother, Frank, stating that he
had enlisted in the marines at Min
neapolis and had been sent to Port
Royal, N. c..
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-01
ONION GROWERS MEETING

The Onion Growers association
will hold meeting at o'clock Fri
day afternoon. At the meeting they
will decide definitely whether they
will build a new produce warehouse
this summer
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-01
TEACHERS END OUIZ

Today concludes the teachers ex-
aminatiOns which have been held for
the past three days in both Eemidji
and Baudette. County Superintend-
ent w. B. Stewart today stated that
55 took the examinations in Bemidji.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-01
WIDE DRY
Vote BEFORE SENATE
AT 4 O'CLOCK TODAY
(By United Press)

Washington, Aug. 1.-With the
vote on the Sheppard nationwide
prohibition amendment set for
o'clock this afternoon, the Senate
vets and drys are making supreme
efforts to corral stray votes. A close
vote is expected Two-thirds major
ley is necessary.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-01
FARMER SELLS new
POTATOES s. BUSHEI

John Patterson, farmer living
west Of Bemidji, has dug two acres
Of potatoes and sold them at 50 per
bushel. They are among the biggest
and earliest in this section of the
country.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-01
; WESTERN STATES
TO BE C0MBED AND
GERMAN AGlTAT0RS
THROWN INTO JAIL
(Bulletin)
BY United Press

Butte, Mont, Aug. 1.-Frank
Little, I. W. W. agitator, was
found hanging by his neck to-
day. He was lynched at 4
o'clock this morning by masked
men. Little was a board men,
Der of the I. w. w. and a right
hand assistant to w. D. Hay
wood, head of the I. w. w. -,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-01
I. w. w. Call for Help.

l. w w Ou1I 1oT 0cIp'
Butte, Mont, Aug. 1.-Lead-
ers of the I. w. W. today sent
kilograms to members in the
west urging them to send men
at once to avenge the death of
Frank w. Little, hanged by
masked men. Protests were
sent to congress also. A mass
meeting of the l. w. w. has been
scheduled and further trouble
is feared.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-01
HEAT CLAIMS FORTY
LIVES IN new YORK

New York. Aug. 1.-The heat
wave has taken heavy toll Of life,
about 40 deaths being reported to-
day and over $50 prostrations.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-01
ATTORNEY FORI.W.W. IS
DEP0RTED FROM BISBEE

Bisbee, Ariz., Aug. Fired H.
Moore, Los Angeles attorney, was
deported from the Warren district
hereby deputy sheriffs and is now
on his way to Columbus, N. M.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-01
TWO AMERICANS IN
AMBULANCE SERVICE
ARE KILLED BY Shell
(By United Press

Paris, Aug. 1.-Two American am
bulance workers were lowered to
graves in France, killed when a shell
struck the ambulance. Full French
military honors were accorded the
Americans.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-01
STANDARD OIL VESSEL
SUNK BY SUBMARINE
{By United Press }

London, Aug. 1.-The American
Standard Oil steamer Motano has
been summarized. twenty-five of
the crew of Al have been landed
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-01
NEW ARRIVAL

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert
Sandland yesterday morning a 1Ok-
pound SON.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-01
FATHER IS DEAD

Mrs. Northrop, wife of DR.. H. A.
Northrop, is in Des Moines, Iowa,
called by the death of her father.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-01
BUILDING NEW BARN

John Halvorson of the town of
Frohn is building large dairy barn
on his farm
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-01
wow! FROST REPORTED
IN WYOMING PARK
fBy United Press)

Cody, Wyo.. Aug. Frost was re-
ported in the Wyoming National
park this morning.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-01
BRITISH TAKE 5000
PRISONERS IN DRIVE
BY United Press)

BY United Press)
With the British armies, Aug. 1.
taken in the first "a
hours of the great drive will reach
5000, it is estimated.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-01
|ENGLAND IS ASKED
TO GUARD LANDINGS
(By United PreSs)


Washington, Aug. 1.-The United
States has asked England to be more
careful in its censorship in allowing
news of the landing of the American
troops to become known as soon as
they land
JOINS THE NAVY
Floyd M. Satire enlisted in the
navy yesterday with Crookston' s
lady recruiting officer, Mrs. Ross
Chesterman, and will leave this eve-
ming for the Twin Cities where he
will receive the final physical ex-
animation. Mr.. Sathre has enlisted
to play with one of the navy bands.
-Crookston Daily Times Floyd
Satire is son of J. C. Sathre, pro-
prietor of the Crookston Business
college, and a nephew of E. M. Sa-
thre of this city. He is IS years old
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31

have u r--ove to the satisfaction Of the
proper immigration officer or to the
Secretary OF Labor that they sought
admission to this country for this
sole reason. The President points out
the International complications that
are likely to ensue should this gov
ernm ent commit itself to such a
policy.
It is not for the United States, or
any other government, to question the
laws laid down in foreign countries.
If those laws are antagonistic to the
people of those countries the people
interested have a way out. They can
go to other lands that suit them best.
And the United States has always held
it's gates open to the oppressed of all
lands without questioning the methods
Of other governments. 1t is not
propitious to start new policy at this
time above all others.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31
AN "EYE-OPENER.' -

fifth the closing of the first month
Ihe New Year it is presumed that
conducted by the Health
1Rrtment for better brand of milk
be rounded out. That Is, the pub
attendant upon these endeavors
be relaxed. The persistency. in
will in no way be removed. The
18th Department will continue its
|7ities in this direction all through
lyear. The residents of the city. it
||resumed, will also see. that the
L sold them is kept up to the stan
Il prescribed by law The effect of
will have been properly
buced if it teaches people to ever
bn their guard against foodstuffs
are not served in proper manner.
/ he whole, the worthy methods set
by the Health Department at the
cation of DR.. T. Eben Reeks, have
the effect of an "eye-opener' for
|y.x The housewives now know
Il ID good and what, is bad milk.
bmains for them to see that they
|what the doctor orders.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31
Polish Lullaby.

(Joseph E. Fronczak in Free Poland).
Hush, little one, thy eyelids close.
Preserve these tears for future
years. :
Thou art too young to shed such
pearls.
To taste thy country's bitter woes.
Oh, vain thy cries for thy dear dad,
No more his knee shall cradle thee.
He, calmly rests in deaths repose,
Stay, orphan, on my bosom sad.
Thv twilight song-the lannon's wall.
Our loved home-the heaven
dome;
For downy bed, the messy earth,
For evening lamp, the moon light
pale.
Oh, hush, the foe is marching by,
Their heavy tread paints the path
way red,
Deep grief. cold hearts lie in their
wake.
Sleep, dearie, lest they hear you
cry.
Without a hearth or stretching hand,
The waves Of sorrow that break with
In,
Like stormy pillows on the stand.
Oh, sleep, my only one. my own.
The stars do rest in their high nest
| The angels will keep their watch o'e1
| thee.
Dream, child, and let me weeH
alone.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31
D. MCMILLAN
loo-1ol -1e1 MAIN STREET.
RAIN OR SNOW TONIGHT.
Colder Weather Is Promised for To-
morrow .-'

New Haven, Jan. 31.-For New Ha--
ven and vicinity: Rain or snow to-
night and Thursday; colder Thursday.
For Connecticut: Rain or snow to-
night and Thursday, followed by clear
ing and colder during Thursday: In
creasing east winds.
Conditions: The disturbance which
was central over Colorado yesterday
morning has moved rapidly eastward
and is now central over Illinois. 1t is
causing cloudy weather in the centra.
and eastern districts, with rain or
snow in the Mississippi valley and
lake region. 1t is followed by an area
of high pressures which is producing
pleasant weather, with a decided fall
ing in temperatures in the northwest
ern districts.
Conditions favor for this vicinity
cloudy weather followed by rain or
snow, probably clearing by Thursday
afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31
A BAD POLICY.

On the morning of tomorrow cham
pions of the Immigration Bill which
was vetoed by President Wilson on
Monday will make strenuous efforts in
Congress to override the action of the
Chief Executive. Because of the
strong support which the bill received
in the House and Senate it is entirely
probable that 1t may go through. The
vote in the House was 307 to ST; in
the Senate, 81 to Z.
President Wilson in following the
action Of Cleveland and Taft laid
down the principles upon which this
nation is founded; that no man should
be barred from this country simply
because he cannot read or write. If
that had been the case, some of the
greatest American statesmen who ever
lived might not have been born on this
continent. There are too many illus
trfous examples from the past to
cause anxiety over the admittance of
illiterates. The fact that men and
women leave the old lands to seek an
education here, If they are possessed
of good sound moral qualities, Is
enough to plead their case.
In an attempt to cover up the
Burnet bill which would apply the
literacy test, the champions Of this
measure inserted a new idea, one that
is glowing and attractive; but it's de-
fects were quickly discerned by the
President. To take some of the sting
out of the clause which would compel
men and women to pass a mental
examination of the sort described, il
was ordained that they should be
passed through the portals if they
could prove that they left the mother
countries because of religious persecu-
ton. Those exempted would first
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31
'SUPERS' MAY LOSE
THEATER SINECURES
Managers May Be Asked to Detail
Employe for Duty

Recent activities of the supernum-
erary policemen connected with the
local department over alleged griev-
ances is likely to result in a temper =
airy adjustment but, ultimately. ac-
cording to indications, will probably
bring results of much wider scope
than has been dreamed of by the pc
titioners. Since the matter has been
opened up by the supernum era ries
themselves, Chairman Edward G. Bah
cock of the safety board has been in
receipt of numerous suggestions, some
of them from officers and members of
the. regular department. While the
present size of the regular departing nt
is not sufficient to bring about real
ization of all suggestions, it is intinat-
ed that the supernumerary depart
ment, in its present form and regula-
tions is as much doomed the
horses and callmen of the fire depart
ment.
Some of the ff1cials of the regular
DEF artment, as we'll as Chairman Bah
cock, have been giving the subject
considerable thought since the super
numera ries came before the public
prominently and. it is admitted, have
secured data relative to how matters
of this type are handled in other
cities
Some of the changes suggested are
relative to night duty at dances, we'd
dings, christenings and other hall
events. IT has been suggested to
Chairman Babcock that. changes be
made as to how this detail IS handled,
that a flat charge for service be made
by the city with regular men assigned
or that opportunity be given men on
day beats to do extra duty and earn
the extra money. In some other cities
hall assignments are made when the
night details go out, regular men be-
ing selected. While the local depart
ment is hardly large enough now to
make the system a success here, seri-
Gus consideration has. been given this
detail.
If the shake-up is ultimately made.
a 1hange would be made in the detail
ing of supernumeraries to theaters
and other places where al attendant
with police powers Is desired SIX or
seven nights week. Nanagements
Of such places would he asked 10 des-
ignate one of their employees as a
special officer, the selection would be
brought before the safety. Or police,
board for confirmation aud the EN-
ployer, not the police department.,
would be responsible for all wages
and conduct of their employe.
It is known that the officials of the
department have had difficulty and
are not satisfied with the results when
! supernumeraries are required for spe-
cial duty, such as substituting for
regular men who may be Ill or OF
! duty for other causes. There nave
been instances lately where one or
| two men are needed. Several hours
| search a day man assigned for this
! purpose is often necessary before the
| desired number of supernum eraries is
| secured. There have been instances
where thirteen or fourteen members
| of the supernumerary force have been
| gotten in touch with before one or
| two have been found willing for duty.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31
RULES fight IN
ASSEMBLY Still ON
Conference Committee Unable to
Make Any Report

Hartford, Jan. 31.--It did not take
much time for the general assem- bly,
to dispose Of business today. The
house concurred with the senate on
the New Haven charter through which
the Office of mayor, made vacant by
the death of Mayor Frank ]. Rice,
will be filled. Mr.. Lupatin offered an
amendment similar to that proposed
in the senate yesterday. Mr.. Vaille.
chairman of the cities and boroughs
committee said that this amendment
had been rejected by the committee,
said that this amendment had been
rejected by the committee. After ex-
planation of the bill by Mr.. Vaille,
the house rejected the amendme nt,
passd the bill and sent it to the en-
crossing clerk
Speaker Healy named Mr.. Molloy
of Derby, Mr.. Turner of Windsor and
Mr.. Grant of Orange the committee
to prepare resolutions on the death
of Mr.. Peck Of Derby.
Favor Nomination of. Judges.
The senate received favorable re-
ports on the governors limitations
of Lucien F. Burpee, Edwin B. eager,
John P. Kellogg, Gardiner Green, W.
S. Case and Donald T Warner to be
judges of the superior court
1t adopted a resolution appointing
John B. Dillon Judge and George s..
Willis deputy judge at Shelton, to
fill a vacancy.
Aside fro macting on reports Of a
minor character there was no other
business.
The committee on conference on
proposed changes in the joint rules,
under which matters unfavorably act
ed, upon in committee would not be
verbally reported in either branch,
cannot agree on the charges Mr..
Geary, the democratic member, said
that the principle involved was wrong
and he will not compromise even upon
suggestion that a minority of a COM
mittee can order a verbal report on
a matter rejected by a committee it
was finally agreed that the whole mat
ter should be sent to the committee
on rules for discussion.