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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-27
Enemy Aliens, Property Rights.

Enemy Nuene, properly HISnSe.
The Missouri council Of defense has
asked the collectors Of the state for .
list Of the enemy alien land owners
and requested an opinion from the at.
t~orney,general as to the right Of en-.
envy aliens to hold property In tie
state.
The council also asked the nttor-
ney.general to define what uttrrances
are considered reasonable against
the government.
Questions Sent Out.
Provost Marshal-General Crowders
wired Gov. Gardner to the effect that
Dec. II was the day when question.
naires must be mailed to all regis.
tiants not now In the military service
Of the United States.
Crowder says that all registrarts
VINO on Dec. Is stood selected for
military duty under the old regula.
tons remain liable to be INDICTED into
the army service to fill deferred per
centages Of the current quota. These
men shall 80 70 fill quotas from ~.
turs calls until exhausted.
o'rts Want Army Tralnins.
Following o. request from sirle n,
the Marshall high school, the stass a.
pertntendsht Of education u consider
ling q plan To p0rinik v0tnn xvonan-
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-27

vide areas Of Bslsism ed Ptanee %
Which not . penny's weeth a vesfoe
destruction had bssa pesmitts1 - -.
cus. u which the RIPE peefs hung -
tosched upon The garden walls; and ]
nav other wide areas where scarcely
one stone had bsen LEFT to stand upon
another: where the Ae!ds were raw.
aged; where he male villagers had
been shot In squads: wberc the iniser-
able survivors had been left to den In
holes. like Wild beasts"
Even Soldiers Mortified.
Some German soldiers. We are glad
to see. showed their horror ut the foul
deeds committed 10 Belgium.
THE Inhabitants have fed In the VII
lage. II was horrible. There was clot.
ted blood on all the boards, and what
faces a saw, terrible to behold! The
dead. 60 In all, were at once buried.
Among them were many old women.
some old men, and q half.delivered
woman, awful to see; three children
had clasped each other. and died thus.
The altar and the vaults Of the church
are shattered. They had a telephone
there to communicate with the enemy.
This morning, September 2. all the sur
vivors were expelled, and I saw four
little boys carrying n cradle, with a
baby five or six months old In It, on
two sticks. All this was terrible to
see. Shot after shot! Thunderbolt
after thunderbolt! Everything Is given
Over to pillage; fowls and the rest all
killed. I saw a mother, too, with her
two children; n had a great wound
on the head and had lost an eye"
.tFrom the diary OF Lance Corporal
Paul Spielman OF the Ersatz, first bri.
gade of Infantry Of the Guard.)
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-27
Ewing Case Before HUFF.

rH
Lee B. Ewing Of Nevada. t~estifying
before Special Commissioners Virgil
w. HUFF, characterized as a "gratui.
tous insult" the suggestion by Cir'
cult Judge John G. Slate that Ewing
and Assistant Attorney General 8. J.
Howell. who were fined $50 for con.
tempt must pay It out Of their own
pockets and not from the contingent
fund Of the attorney general.
Both Ewing and Howell denied any
intention to be disrespectful to the
Judge, and Speed Mosby. state beer
inspector. and Frederick Mayhall, and
other lawyers testified that they did
not consider Howell and Ewing's 1t.
titade As being disrespectful.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-27
No Candy for School Children.

-T E AMf&IA
State superintendent Of Schools Uel
w. Lamkin urged teachers to elimi.
nate candy from the treat for pupils
this Christmas. It was suggested that
nuts and fruits supplant the sweets.
Superintendent Lamkin said that he
did not think It would be conducive 70
good school work to have schools In.
session ok days 4 week after the
Christmas holidays. He made this
statement after q number Of inquiries
had been made q to the attitude cf
the department q education toward
school sessions On Saturdays,
Five Years Tor ssditton.
4 sentence Of i've years In the pen
ttsntiary ct Jefferson City was In.
posed On Mrs. Kate Richards o,Hsrs
Of 81. Louis BY Federal Judge Martin
j. Wads ct Dss Moines. sAs va con-
visited Of mAkinU Z ssditious sDsseh ct
Bowman. n. p. last summer. which
tended 70 discourage military rsgis.
tsatioa.
The sentsnes followed ) jung spsech
~ whieh Mr.. O'flars fsik18AtSd hi
s~sutizpsnts ind dsAsdt ~ l1Aos'x 20
his worst.
M. o'Hass Aas ~ saiilssa.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-31
Governor Burnquist Asks
All To Sign Food Pledge

they have pushed substitution to the
limit
1.-THE whole problem as to wheat
can be met with ease, if each per-
son will substitute one pound of corn
or other cereal -four every week for
wheat flour, reducing the average
consumption of wheat flour from five
to four pounds.
1.-THE meat problem can be solved
by reducing the average censump-
ton only one ounce day for each
person. Dairy products can be saved
by strict economies and by the sub
stitution of vegetable oils.
Sugar can be conserved by using
less candy and sweet drinks and by
the use of honey, maple syrup and
dark syrups.
"Under the law, the food admin
istration has the power to enforce
such savings as have been suggested
or even to impose more rigid saw
ings. ss
"But this is war, as has been
said, to prove democracy safe for the
world, and it must be shown that
self-governing men and women can
put themselves under restraint, TO
meet a national crisis. For u
reason the food administrations ls
calling for the voluntary conserva-
tion of foodstuffs."
An opportunity will be given every
housewife to sign the cards.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-31
BEMlDJI AMAZED
ATENTERTAINMENT
BY JUVENILES FOR
ALLIEDRECRUlTING
Winnipeg Youngsters Stage Varied
Program, Which Highly Pleases
Packed Houses.
CAPABLE MASTERS AND MISSES
ARTISTS III FINISHED DETAIL
Keenly Alive to Mission in Interest
of Common Cause; Mothers
Accompany Children.

When the Winnipeg Juvenile en-
tertainers appeared at the Grand
theater yesterday afternoon and eve
ming for the benefit of allied re-
cruiting, the throng present no
doubt lost some of the real spirit
of the occasion in the rare enjoy
ment offered by the members OF this
remarkable company.
True, every one in Bemidji was
aware of the purpose of the coming
of these talented children, the pro-
e. ceeds of, whose entertainment go to
>surther the work of recruiting to
crush Prussianism, but back OF the
scenes there is another story.
Come As Patriots.
To the United States comes these
bright little people. They come as
patriots not only with the interests
of Canada and the British govern
ment but in the interest of their
neighbors of the United States,
united in common cause, and cas-
:. ual contact with the children quick
ly evidenced the keen interest they
take in their work, and fully alive
to it's meaning. With them In Be-
midi yesterday were eight mothers
of members of the company. They,
.-Eoo; are interested-intensely so.
y, They are giving their time and en-
the Inconvenience Of road
life in promoting their country's
Interests no less than that OF her
ally, the Stars and Stripes.
No Dividing Line. =.
The Pioneer had the pleasure OF
a. call from Mrs. H. Finesilver, mo-
to, h,,r11o nf
mirth. Jackie" Finesilver, and Mrs.
A. E. Swanson, mother of the tai
ented juvenile, Elizabeth Swanson.
In the course of brief conversa-
ton Mrs. Swanson naively explain
ID, 1--WE are Americans" shedding
light upon the situation that al
though they are now residents OF
Canada they are heart and soul IN
the cause of the two countries with
hut a shadow division.
Every $40 that went into the box
office meant that man goes to the
front to fight for the allies and over
$4,000 has been turned over to re-
cruiting work by the efforts of the
Winnipeg children, and Their labors
are not yet terminated.
Revelation to Bemidii.
It was not kid show that was
staged last night. It bore not the
slightest resemblance to childish
amateur theatricals, nor the efforts
of a beginner in it's first recital be-
fore the public. Every one of the
company is finished artist, selected
for his special qualifications and to-
gether they furnished an entertain
ment that was refreshing and COM
manded the highest commentator
ever heard in Bemidji on any stage
production. Indeed it was pleasing
surprise and a revelation. The en-
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-31

St. Paul, Oct. 31.-Urging that
Minnesota respond with undivided
loyalty to the great need of conserv-
ing food, Governor Burnquist in a
proclamation has appealed to every
housewife in the state to sign a
pledge card next week as evidence of
ner willingness to cooperate In WIN
ming the war.
A. D. Wilson, state food admins.
;. traitor, has appointed the week OF
November 4 to II as food pledge card
week.
Aim at Each House.
"Pledge card for every household, -
is the goal set by the governor in
his proclamation.
"Americas problem is to aid in
feeding her Allies through the win
ter by sending them foods of concen-
trated nutritive value, which may be
shipped in the smallest possible
space" the proclamation says.
"These foods are wheat, oee1,
'~ork, dairy products and sugar
"The solution of the problems is
ITO eat less of these foods and more OF
others.
"It is not a question of going
without food, but question OF the
substitution of foods which America
has in abundance for those which the
Allies cannot do without, because
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-31
NORTH DAKOTA OFFICIALS
ARRESTED FOR EMBEZZLEMEN1

Bismarck, NJ D., Oct. 31.-Secre-
tary of State Thomas Hall and E. NJ.
Walla, automobile register clerk in
the secretary Of states office, were
arrested last night on an embezzle-
ment charge sworn to by Attorney
General William LANCER. The war
rants were served late last night by
Sheriff J. P. French of Burleigh
county. The arrests, it is said, were
the result of an examination of the
books of the automobile department
of the secretary's office made by the
state bank examiners department,
which, 1t is alleged. showed short
age of $3,4O0. Practically all of this
sum is said to have been returned.
Both Mr.. Hall and Mr.. Walla were
released on bonds and the prelimin-
ary hearing was set for 10 o'clock
Saturday morning in justice court.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-31
RED LAKE FALLS PAIR
ATTACK W0LD; GET
WHIPPED And JAILED

When two men, giving the names
of Mike and Tom Barrett, and CIV
ing. Red Lake Falls as their resi-
dence, attempted to clean up Indian
Agent "Tom" Void in a Beltrami
avenue cafe about noon today, they
weren't aware that they might as
we'll have gone against a logging saw
in the Crookston mill for when Void
the visitors were both battered up
and in the Beltrami county jail.
It is said the Barretts were in COM
pany with two others during the
forenoon. They became conspicu-
GUS on the streets by their actions
and loud talk, and it is said they
had made themselves so obnoxious
in hotels that they were ordered out
They meandered into the restaurant
when Indian Agent Void appeared
1t is alleged by several that the
men were intoxicated and Void no.
titled them that he intended to
search them for booze. One had
been "gone though" and the other
was short distance away and call
ed to Void. The officer walked over
to him and was struck, it Is asserted
by those present. At that juncture
Void went into action on the pair
and cleaned the works. 1t is said
a third got out the door while the
scrap was in progress and it is be-
lieved he had liquor in his posses.
sion.
The men had been watched by sew
eral throughout the morning ant
their actions In the businces distric
attracted no ,little j. attention. One
Of the men was cleaned to a@whisper
while Void is wearing damaged
optic.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-31
Scientific LAND
RECLAIMING URGED

Minneapolis, Oct. 31.-Scientific
direction and an intelligent pro-
gram in the hands of state authori-
ties as the only method through
which satisfactory results can be at
ta1ned In reclaiming the waste land
OF Minnesota was urged by speak
ers attending the second meeting of
the forestry department Of the Min
nesota Reclamation league in Min
neapolis.
The league is holding a series of
meetings for the purpose of starting
action which will lead to the forma-
t1on OF a state organization to re-
claim waste land.
Speakers asserted that such state
organization would prevent the
wasteful style which has character
lied nearly all Minnesota timber
harvests in the past.
"The foolish policy of taxing every
year on the basis of a crop yield
timber lands which do not yield a
yearly crop is causing people to de-
strOy trees on their land in order
to make way for agricultural pur-
suits and thus assure yearly CROP"
DR.. A. Sargeson said.
He advocated classification of all
lands into timber or agricultural
tracts and special tax on forest
land which will become due on far-
yesting the crop instead of every
gear. In this way, he said, timber
lends would not be destroyed on ac-
count of their slow growth or the
dong interval between crops.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-31
STACKER IS ARRAlGNED:
HELD IN $1,000 BOND;
hAzEN ALSO HELD

William Sauer, who has been held
in the county jail for the past sew
eral days, was this morning brought
before U. s. Commissioner Simons
and held to the grand jury in bonds
of $4,000 on a charge of being a
Stacker. He halls from the east, so
he has stated. Unable to furnish
bail, he is still in Jail.
Assistant U. s. District Attorney
Dickey of St. Paul was present when
Sauer was arraigned. The fellow
has been acting suspiciously since
he came to Bemidji in the summer
and he was taken in tow by Deputy
Sheriff Denley. Damaging evidence
was found in his possession and as
he is under registry age and never
registered he is classed as a Stacker.
Hazen Bound Over.
A. B. HaZen was also before Judge
Simons this morning on the charge
Of introducing booze into Indian
territory and was held in bonds of
$500 to the federal grand jury at
Fergus Falls. His case will come
up at the next term.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-31
Early REPORTS.

Baltimore, Md, Oct. 31.-The
most disastrous fire which has visited
the Baltimore water front for years
broke out shortly before II o'clock
last night, at Baltimore and Ohio
pier nine, Locust Point, destroyed
that pier, the old immigration build
ing adjoining and within an hour
had spread to Pier No. 8.
At o'clock the water end of pier
No. was burning fiercely. At that
time, also a British steamer which
was tied up at Pier No. s yesterday
afternoon was on fire and the eighty
anti-submarine shells in her maga-
zine were exploding. The ship sank
later. Four of her crew are missing.
1t is believed the total loss will
reach $5,OOO,OOO OF which $780,
600 represents the piers; $3,0OO,O0O
the material stored on them and
100000 on the steamer and cargo.
Ten stevedores Of the twenty
working on the steamer and on the
wharf when the fire first broke out,
have not been accounted for.
United States secret service men
are at the scene Investigating rumors
that suspicious looking men were
seen hurying from the vicinity few
minutes after the fire was discovered
by policeman.
A strong northwest wind swept the
flames toward hundreds Of small
houses to the south of the terminal
and occupied by families of work
men on the piers. The women fear
ing for the safety of their husbands,
gathered about piers, rushed in the
direction of the fire and struggled
with the police in their desperate ef-
forts to cross the Gordon.
The firemen have, so far, succeed
ed in preventing the flames from
spreading to the grain elevators.
Shortly after midnight pier 10,
former immigration pier Of the Ger
man steamship company, was burn
ing, but at that time the fire chief
believed they could con fine the flames
to the three piers.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-31
XMAS PACKAGES
TO FRANCE MUST
BE INSPECTED BY
POSTAL OFFICIALS
Postmaster Ritchie Offers Bemidii
People Cooperation; Will Do
Inspecting Here.
EXPLICIT ORDERS ARE ISSUED
REGARDING PROPER PACKING
Weight Requirements and Proper
Address for Information of
Package Senders.

Owing to the limited and irreg-
ular shipping facilities available for
handling the Christmas business 60
ing to France, the war department
has consented to receive and deliver
through it's channels of communica-
tion to soldiers in France Christmas
packages up to20 pounds when prop
erly addressed.
In addressing the package the
name of the soldier must be given,
the unit to which he belongs and
"Care of Commanding General, Port
of Embarkation, Pier No. 1, Hobok-
en-, N. J."
All parcel post matter containing
weight of 20-pound limit must be en-
closed in wooden boxes, the box not
to exceed two cubic feet, must be
we'll strapped and have hinged or
screwed top to facilitate opening for
inspection. Such box should be
marked "Christmas Box" and should
reach Pier No. 1. Hoboken. N. j.,
on or before December S. The rate
is IL cents per pou1d.-
Postmasters Will 1nspect.
All postmas, ers throughout. the
SouAIAy nave TcCc1tcU. luStI UCLlOus
that Christmas parcels intended fol
the soldiers in France should be &C.
cepted only at the main office. II
Is necessary that each package be
opened and inspected and so marked
by the p0stmaster.- ALI articles not
prohibited in the domestic parcel
post will be accepted. Special atten-
tion on the part of the shippers must
be given to the exclusion of such
articles as explosives, liquor, poisons
and other property prohibited by the
postal laws.
Richie Will Co.operate
Postmaster Richie of the Bemidij
office In a statement made to the
Pioneer announces to the patrons OF
the Office that all Christmas pack
ages for the troops in France will
be opened here and inspected and Sc
stamped. He also says that all who
intend to send boxes to France may
call at the office and an employe will
inspect the packing of the box be-
fore taking it to the postoffice and
thus facilitate the matter for those
sending packages and boxes. Any
uncertainty as to what rules must
be observed should be brought tc
the attention of Postmaster Ritchie
at the earliest moment possible.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-31
HERE'S A WOMEN WHO
IS GENUINE PATRIOT

One of the most patriotic citizens
of Bemidji has been discovered. 1t
is a woman and her light has been
hidden under a bushel. The Red
Cross is busily engaged in securing
subscriptions to the fund for pro-
viding the soldiers with Christmas
boxes, remembrance from the "folks
back home" and it is a nation wide
movement. In Bemidji the same
movement is in vogue. The can
vass for subscriptions is being made
a success, the people of Bemidji do
ing their 'bit," in spite of heavy
burdens occasioned by present condi-
tions, to give the boys at the front
a Merry Christmas.
Unostentatiously came forward
Miss Elizabeth Stangle, pastry cook
at the Markham, and rendered $40
as her "bit" to help the good work
In explaining her donation to Mrs
A. H. Jester, Miss Stangle said, 81
am going to cut down on Christmas
presents to others this year and give
it to the boys in the trenches
The following additional sub
scriptions to the soldiers Christmas
box fund have been received since
the report of yesterday:
Roy Leibsle 81; A. P. Ritchie, 81;
E. N. French, 81; G. E. Battles 81;
w. A. Elliot $3.50; Mrs. E. E. Nc.
Donald 81; DR.. G. M. Palmer ST.; E
E. Mcdonald 81; Sentinel 81; E. F.
Netzer 81; l.. Blooston ST.; Morris
Kaplan, 10 cartons of gum; D. J
Moore 81; E. B. Berman 81; Reyn.
olds g. Winter 50: AN Gould 81:
DR.. R. Gilmore 81; DR.. McCann 81;
Mr.. Farrell $3.50; Cushner & Dunn
50; Frank Koors 81; St. Hilaire LDr
Co. 50; Charles Nangle 81; I. P
Batchelder $3.50; w. G. Schroeder
$3.50; John Doran $3.50; Mrs. Fred
Brinkman, $50; H. H. Cominsky
81; Elizabeth Stangle $40; Oscar
Christianson $3.50; DR.. J. T. Tuomy
81; DR.. D. L. Stanton $50; DR.. E.
H. Smith 81; Oliver Whaley 81.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-31
FIVE MILLION LOSS:
ROCKETS CLEAN IN
NIGHT; EXPLOSION
HEARD FOLLOWING
(By United PresS)


Baltimore, Oct. 31.-Twelve men
are unaccounted for and damage es-
timated at least $5,00O.0OO was done
to the Baltimore & Ohio railroad pier
at midnight last night, following
fire which broke out in five different
parts of the pier at the same time.
preceded by the firing of rockets
from half dozen places. Immedi-
ately after the firing of the rockets
nuffled explosions were heard by
guards and firemen who also saw
the rockets shot into the night. Huge
supplies of munitions for the troops
were destroyed. they awaiting ship
ment to France.
Three Britons were victims of the
conflagration, being members of the
crew of the Kerry Range, anchored
at the pier. The vessel was burned
and sunk.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-31
ROY TITUS ENLISTS
IN COAST ARTILLERY

Roy Titus, who has lived in Be-
midi practically all his life, has
been accepted by Officer Clarence
Foucault as a volunteer for the coast
artillery. Officer Foucault reports
Mr.. Titus splendid specimen of
young manhood and predicts a bril-
liant future for him in his newly
chosen calling.
Carl KittIeson, who passed the
examination several days ago, left
this noon for Duluth and Mr.. Titus
will leave during the next few days.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-31
BAL LTlM0RE PIER FIRE SWEPT; Z MISSING
NEW DRAFT CLASSES WON'T
RELEASE ANY DRAFTED

St. Paul, Oct. 31.-Proposed new
draft regulations will not be retro
active and will become effective only
after the present quota of 17,77S, in
the case of Minnesota, has reached
Camp Dodge, Iowa.
Governor Burnquist was so advised
by Provost General Crowder in a
telegram which blasted hopes that
the new rules would release many
to whom exemption previously had
been denied.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-31

Editors note-Dodge Bros, manu-
facturers of the Dodge line of cars,
are heavily interested in the Ford
plant. Some time ago Ford announc-
ed that he intended to erect a large
smelter near iron mines, using the
profits Of the plant. Dodge Bros. OBJ
jected to Ford's announced inten-
tion, asserting that they were enti-
tied to the earnings on their hold
ings and brought suit against Ford
to restrain him from carrying out
his proposed plan.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-31
CLOSING OF BUTTER TRUST
CONSIDERED BY WASHINGTON
(By United Press

Washington, Oct. 31.-Closing of
the Elgin, ILL.,, Butter Board is un-
der consideration by the administra-
tion. The bureau of markets, de-
partment of agriculture, will be
asked to perform the boards func-
tions.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-31

tertainers came widely heralded.
They made good every claim, and
more.
The company left Bemidji for Du-
luth where they play six engage
ments and its appearance is to be
made city event. From Duluth
they play the range cities and toward
the latter part of the month will ap-
pear in Chicago.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-31
GUILD MEETING

The ladies of the Episcopal guild
will meet Thursday afternoon in the
basement of the church. Mesdames
D. L. Stanton and George French
will be hostesses. The meeting is
called for 2:3O o'clock.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-10-31
HOOVER DICTATOR OF
ALL BIG FOOD FIRMS
(By United Press)

Washington, Oct. 31.-Tomorrow
Herbert Hoover becomes dictator
general of every big food firm in the
United States to prevent speculation
and extortion. Nearly 10000 manu-
facturers and distributors come un-
der the license of the food adminis-
tratiOn.