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Evening star., 1917-10-28
RoMNEY. W. VA.

Mrs. Cornwell, wife of Gov John J.
Cornwell, arrived here from Charles
ton, and will later go to Washington
to visit her son-in-law and daughter,
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Allies. Mrs. Corn
well stopped at Elkins, while en- route
here. to visit Mrs. William Trapnell
Miss Beulah Sampson, Martinsburg, is
visiting in Hardy county. Miss Sadie
Fletcher was visiting at Capron
Bridge Miss Dora Mckee came here
from Capon Bridge and was married
to Benjamin Loclshart. Mrs F. w.
Goshorn and daughter, Miss Bess Cos
Continued on Seventh Page)
Evening star., 1917-10-28

the. courthouse at Fairfax Wednesday,
October "a Addresses were made by
R. Walton Moore, r. E. Thornton,
Franklin Williams, c. Vernon Ford and
Thomas r. Keith. Miss Sallie Ball of
Baltimore is the guest of Mrs. Barbara
Ford. Mrs. William Gayner of Brook
lyn, Miss Amber of Fredericksburg
and Miss Laurence of Washington were
recent guests of Mrs. Frank Page.
Judge James NJ. Love and Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas B. Love have gone to Washing
ton to spend the winter. Henry G.
Thomas of Washington Is spending the
month of October with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. B. F. Thomas. Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas D. Addison will close their
home, Bathurst. in November and join
their daughter and son-in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs. Percy Wilkinson, at Hamilton,
Bermuda.
Evening star., 1917-10-28

Mrs. Louis Melius is visiting friends
and relatives at Parkersburg, w. Va.
Evening star., 1917-10-28

liam B, Miilholland, have returned to
Washington for the winter. John
Street,. Baltimore, was the guest OF his
brother. David H. STREET.. Miss Helen
A. McMullen was hostess to the Thurs
day Afternoon Bridge Club. Mr.. and
Mrs. M. Joseph Dunn motored to Balti-
more. Mrs. T. H. Pyles was here on
her return from Washington to Par
Syckes are in New York. Mrs. William
Marsh tinker gave an 'at home" Sat
urday. DR.. J. Kyle Cowherd has gone
to Camp Wheeler, Macon, Ga, and Mrs.
Gantz. at Hagerstown. Mrs. William
F. Coale. Mrs F. Egerton Powell Mrs.
James T. Johnson and Miss Jessie 1.u-
man held high scores at the bridge
party, given at the Potomac Club by
Mrs. Violet Richmond. John S. Bolland
and daughter. Miss Helen E. Rolland.
St. Louis. are guests of Frederick P.
Mellinger. Misses Rita Freund and
Louise Hardelbach, Catonsville, are
guests of Miss Elizabeth McCauley.
Rev. Thomas G. Magruder, pastor of
the Second Baptist Church, was ten
dered a surprise in honor of his birth
day by fifty members of the congrega-
ton. Mrs William F. Gornall returned
the Alpine Club were hostesses at a
five hundred party Wednesday.
HERNDoN, VA.
Mr.. and Mrs. V. D. Baylis of Prince
ton. n. j.. are guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Madison kentield. Mrs. Blanche Steele
entertained Friday afternoon in honor
of Mrs. Ellen Buell.. Miss Hope Sum-
mers of Richmond is visiting her
mother Mrs William Summers Mrs.
F. r. Ridgeway of Marshall. Va, is the
house guest of Mrs. Thomas Edgar
Aud. MIR. and Mrs. George Ramsay
Bready entertained at dinner Sunday
in compliment to MIR and Mrs Herbert
Seamans. Miss Lena Hutchinson of
Washington is a guest of Mrs. Henry
shryock. Mrs. William Dern is the
guest of Mrs. George Harrison. The
Monday Bridge Club was entertaine
by Mrs. William Aver. Mrs. Matte
Stephenson of Ballston is the guest of
Evening star., 1917-10-28

So desirous was Mr.. Foster
to have upon his floors pianos
that embodied certain tone
characteristics pleasing to the
people of Washington that he
had made especially for his
trade a line of instruments
known as the PERCY S. FOS-
TER PIANOS. We have a
number of these splendid in
struments and will sell them
while they last from $155 to
$26S. Easy monthly terms.
Evening star., 1917-10-28
Charles S. Page on Shipping Board

Charles S. Page Of San Francisco
yesterday assumed ofice as a member
Of the shipping board. completing the
personnel Of the board. He took the
oath of ONCE at Seattle and investi.
gated shipping conditions on the Pa
clio coast before coming to Wash.
ington.
Evening star., 1917-10-28
In Nearby
Society Circles
FREDERICK, MD.

Miss Media Jenkins, Charles Town. w.
Va. has been the guest of Miss Jessie
Harwood of Adamstown. Mr.. and Mrs.
II. A. Spalding. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H.
Eline. Littlestown, Pa, and Miss Ella
Rebman. Lancaster. Pa, have been the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. James e. Doll,
College Park. Mrs. J. o. Dietz, Boston,
Mass. who has been visiting her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Edward L. Keller.
Buckeystown. Md, has returned. Mr..
and Mrs. ]. l. Belt. Washington, have
been the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest
c. Webb. Rev. E. H. Mclean, Philadel-
phia, has been the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Willis E. Fisher. Mrs. William H.
Michaels. Washington. has been visit
Ing former Mayor John E. Schell and
Mrs. Schell.
CUMBERLAND, MD.
DIR. and Mrs. Thomas B. Mcdonald
are at Rockville, Md. Miss Fannie
Kline returned from Baltimore and
Washington. DR. Robert II. Riley, Max
]. Cotton and William Gunther returned
from Washington. Mrs. Frederick n.
zihlman is home from Washington.
Mrs. James A. Millholland and son, Will
Evening star., 1917-10-28

Mrs. Thomas Reed. The marriage of
Miss Jeanne Louise Aud and Mr.. kolbe
Curtice took place Wednesday evening
at st. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Rev.
Allen Castleman, rector of Old Falls
Church. officiating. Her attendants
were: Mrs. E. Barbour Hutchison and
Mrs. Edith Coleman. matrons of honor;
Miss Anna Louise Leigh, maid of honor;
Miss Rose Curtice and Miss Virginia
Wrenn. bridesmaids. Mr.. and Mrs. Cur
tice left for a northern trip.
Evening star., 1917-10-28

Those in the market for a
piano of fine appearance and
good tone-a piano for the
children to begin on, will do
well to consider the Elgin
Cabinet Grand Upright. We
have a group Of New York
models of this well known
make priced for immediate
clearance at only $185. Easy
monthly terms.
Evening star., 1917-10-28

Triple Savings
Every upright. grand or player-piano
bought during this sale represents a three
ply saving. Firstly-Because the sale Is
being conducted by the makers of the in
struments shown and the prices fac
tory prices Secondiy-Because these
prices are BEFORE THE WAR prices.
based the price of materials. much of
which. If bought now. would cost from
so to 5000 Thirdly-Subtracted
from these ante-bellum factory prices IS
a sharp discount. making triple discount
for immediate purchasers. REMEMBER.
any instrument in this great stock no
matter its price make be bought
on EASY MONTHLY PAYMENTS. Just
pay a moderate. amount down and the
piano of your choice will be delivered
AT ONCE Call NOW.
Evening star., 1917-10-28
VIENNA, VA.

The ladies of the Missionary Society
of the Vienna Presbyterian Church en-
tertained at the manSe Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Warnock Echols and
son Warnock have returned from a
motor through the middle Atlantic
States. Mrs. r. D. Leith and Mrs.
Clarence Leith are guests of Mrs.
James Ferguson at Aldie, Va. Miss
Nettie Gibson. who has been spending
the autumn with Mrs. Joseph Berry, has
returned 10 Baltimore. The Vienna
Whist Club was entertained Saturday
night by MIR. and Mrs. Lansing Dow of
Washington
Evening star., 1917-10-28
Percy S. Foster

the founder of this business house. was
and is one of the best known musicians of
this city. For thirty years a resident of
Washington, he has been the conductor Of
every Presidential Inaugural Chorus since
Mckinleys time. and for twenty-five years
Musical Director of the International
C. E. Conventions. For many years he has
been Secretary of the National Association
of Piano Merchants of America. Because
of his standing in the trade and the musical
profession, he was enabled to secure the
finest lines of musical instruments in the
world. including Mason & Hamlin and
Conover Pianos, Garcia Inner-Players and
Victor Victrolas. There is perhaps no
better judge of piano quality in America
than Mr.. Foster, and practically every
piano now on sale was his personal choice
and bears his private mark of approval.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-11
FRIEND OF THE KAISER
GETS GOOD S0USING
AT THE BOX FACTORY

There's a new patriot over at the
box factory. At least he is a reluct-
ant one in the country which pro-
tects him, and the transformation
came about yesterday.
There are about 200 men employed
at the box factory and they are of
the proper stuff. They decided that
no other place should fly the Amer
ican flag and not the box factory and
that all might share in the glory
the "boys'' commenced to "chip in"
to buy a suitable flag. 1t didn't re-
quire but a few cents individually
and everybody helped except one who
absolutely refused.
1t so happened there was barrel
full of water convenient and husky
arms soon had the friend of the kaiser
in the barrel. He was pulled out
and showed in again several times
and finally agreed to do his bit to-
ward the flag.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-11
FATHER OF MINNESOTA
ROAD SYSTEM QUITS

St. Paul, April 11.-George w.
Cooley, state engineer and secretary
of the State Highway commission for
eleven years, has retired from active
service. Mr. Cooley refused the ap-
pointment of chief deputy to State
Highway Commissioner Babcock.
The retirement of Mr.. Cooley re-
moves from the state service one of
it's oldest and most efficient en-
ployes Mr.. Cooley is known in
every state in the Union on account
of the excellent system of roads that
he has built up in Minnesota. For
many years he has been one of the
most prominent men in good roads
conventions and has been sought as
a speaker on hundreds of good roads
programs.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-11
ACCEPTS NEW POSITION

Lawrence Higgins, formerly of this
city, but who has been in Bowes-
mont, N. D.. for the past few years,
where he has been manager of the
St. Hilaire Lumber company, left
yesterday for Fergus Falls. Mr.. Hig-
gins has resigned his position as man
ager of the lumber concern in Bowes-
mont and has taken position as sec
retary of the Commercial club at
Fergus Falls. His wife and children
will remain in Bemidji for longer
visit at the home of Mrs Higgins
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. T: J. Andrews,
of Irvine avenue.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-11
ALIENS WHO MOLEST FLAG
TO BE SEIZED AND JAILED

Washington, April 11.-Warning
against. desecration of the American
flax by aliens has been issued by the
Department of justice. The follow
ing notice was sent to Federal attor-
neys and marshals:
ANY alien enemy tearing down,
mutilating, abusing or desecrating
the United States flag in any way
will De regarded as a danger to the
public peace or safety within the
meaning of regulation IL of the proc
lam-tion of the President, issued
April 6, 1917, and will be subject to
summary arrest and confinement"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-11
MANY WILL JOIN
CIVILIANC0MPANY
IN BEMlDJl FOR
MILITARY RESERVE
First Meeting Held Tonight for
Organization; Experienced Officers
Will Be in Charge.
NO OBLIGATION ON PART
OF MEMBERS TO SERVE
Movement General Throughout the
United States; ALI Men Are
Urged to Respond.

Tonight at 1880 o'clock the first
meeting of the local civilian military
company will be held at the Elks
temple corner and steps will be
taken to organize.
The Central Department headquar-
ters advises that the original plan
of training camps is abandoned, that
they are to be conducted as schools
for officers and that only men of age,
education and physical condition to
qualify for officers who are willing
to accept commissions or men Of
ability or training of especially value
to the government along co-opera-
tive lines will be accepted.
The president has proposed to
congress that an army of 100000
men be raised forthwith. With the
navy, this army will constitute the
fighting forces of the nation. These
fighting forces can be successful only
in proportion to the measure of as
sistance rendered them by men of
special training and experience.
The civilian auxiliary is designed
to offer to every citizen of Bemidji
who is not now able or prepared to
join the fighting forces, an opportu-
nifty to cooperate with these forces
by preparing himself to render to
the government of the United States
that service which by training and
experience he is best fitted to render.
Many on Roster.
The following men have expressed
their willingness to become members
of the Civilian Auxiliary Of Bemidji
and have promised to attend the
drills regularly as. far as possible.
The question of equipment is being
considered and there is possibility
that both uniforms and rifles can be
secured. The roster: J. M. Herbert,
Carl jacobson, N. w. Brown, Homer
Cardle, r. L. Given, r. J. Moore, Roy
Leibsle, James Klungness, George
Klungness, Bob Feir, Phil Geier, c..
G. King, A. G. Wedge, A. P. Ritchie,
Greg Malone, Cliff Condor, John
Messelt, Byron Russell, "Fuzz" John
son, Bill Bberlein, Charles Gould,
Fred Shavitch, N. E. Given, Barney
Erickson, John Kingem, Bert Bar
ker, Oscar Erwig, Fred Cutter, Jack
O'Connor, Mr.. Cobb, Mr.. Arnold, A..
'Guisness..
Any other men who wish to join
this organization will please report
at the Antlers cigar store tonight at
1880 clock or send their names to
George Geib or D. J. Moore.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-11
THIRTY.F0UR LETTERS
ARE SENT TO MILITIA

Thirty-four letters, written by
mothers, friends and schoolmates of
the Bemidji naval militia, were for
warded to the boys on the II o'clock
train last evening by Mrs. J. J. Op-
sahl. Each letter was properly ad-
dressed and stamped and were made
into one special delivery bundle,
which was addressed to the postmas-
ter at New YORK, to be forwarded by
him to the boys. The New York ad-
dress was the latest given by the
Fifth Minnesota division.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-11
EATON QUITS STATE JOB
FOR SERVICE OF COUNTRY

St. Paul, April 11-Commander
Guy A. Eaton of the Minnesota naval
militia, has rendered his resignation
as special land examiner and tres
pass agent for the state timber board.
In letter to State Auditor J. A. o.
Preus, his chief, Commander Eaton
says that his resignation is rendered
on account of his being called to the
colors, and he adds:
II cannot sever my connection with
your office without first compliment
ing you upon the very fearless and
efficient way in which you have han
died the states timber business"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-11
DRASTICw. WV, BILL"
NOW UP TO HOUSE,:
PENALTY IS HEAVY

St. Paul, April 11-Advocating
criminal syndicalism-define as de-
struction of property and other meth
DDS of sabotage in labor and other
disputes-will become a felony in
tor L. H. Nord's II. w. w." bill, pass
ed by the state senate by an over
whelming majority yesterday.
Heavy Penalty Fixed
The bill makes unlawful all assem-
blages where two or more persons
are gathered to advocate or teach
criminal syndicalism. Mere presence
at such a meeting is made felony,
regardless of whether the defendant
takes an active part. The penalty is
a term in the state penitentiary of
not more than 10 years, fine of not
more than $4,000, or both.
Building Owner Guilty.
The owner who knowingly permits
use Of his building for such a meet
ing is guilty of gross misdemeanor,
under the bill.
State Senator F.. H. Peterson,
Moorhead, sought to amend the bill
by eliminating the provisions making
felons of those merely present at
such meetings, but was voted down,
9 to 81.
Laws With "Teeth" Urged.
cit is time to do something for the
decent people of the state,' declared
G. H. Sullivan, opposing the amend
ment.
Lets put through measures with
teeth in them," urged Senator w. S.
DWinnell.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-11
" YEAR OLD FARMER
SHAVED FIRST TIME

Sabin, MIMI, April 11.--When Old
Man Gardner walked out of the I. G.
Johnq tonsorial parlors here, a trans
formation, probably the quickest and
most curious in his life, presented it.
self.
One hour before he had presented
himself at the barber shop with a
long beard and flowing locks and or
dered a short hair cut and smooth
shave. It was the first shave in 40
years, and Mr.. Krag, who did the
work, was the first barber ever to
shave him.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-11
HUGE BRITISH SMASH
Continues UNDATED:
MANY PRIS0NERSTA
(By United ptess)

With the British army, April II.
In a freezing, binding snow storm,
the British smash continued today
unabated despite fierce resistance.
The Canadians have taken $500
prisoners, 72 officers and 23 guns.
Elsewhere, General Haig took 1924
men, including 10 officers and 88
guns and "a machine guns and
other equipment
The top of Vimy ridge has been at
tained and firmly held. The British
are steadily encroaching on German
held land
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-11
ALASKA PRODUCING BIG
POTATO CROP, LANE SAYS

Washington, April Introduction
of big crops of potatoes and other
vegetables in Alaska were reported
by Secretary Lane today. One farm
er is credited with having grown
seventeen tons of potatoes to the
acre, a high record. Another is re-
ported to have produced between SIS
and $50 bushels to the acre, with g.
yield of other vegetable crops in like
proportion.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-11
LARGER QUARTERS NEEDED
BY 1USETH MUSIC SCHOOL

A suite of four rooms over Bakers
jewelry store are in the course of
redecoration for occupancy in about
another week by the Tuseth school
of music
The growth of this school has been
rapid and larger quarters are neces-
sary A new piano has been pur-
chased for the new location and Pro-
fessor Tuseth says the new quarters
will be adequate for all work carried
on by the Tuseth school.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-11
TO VISIT SISTER

Miss Helen Backus will leave the
latter part of the week for Anoka
where she will visit her sister, Mrs.
Eugene J. Voigt. From there she
will go to Chicago and to various
points in Ohio where she will be the
guest of friends and relatives for
several weeks.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-11
OATH TAKEN BY ALIEN
ON BECOMING CITIZEN

+ hereby declare, on oath,
that 1 absolutely and entirely
renounce and abjure all allegi-
ance and fidelity to any foreign
prince, potentate, state or SOW
ereignity, and particularly to
(name of ruler or foreign coun-
try from which applicant for
citizenship comes), Of whom I
have heretofore been a subject;
that I will support and defend
the constitution and laws of the
United States of America
against all enemies, foreign
and domestic; and that I will
bear true faith and allegiance
to the same.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-11
GERMAN TORPEDO BOAT - I
IS SUNK BY SUBMARINE

Amsterdam. April 11.-The Ger
man torpedo boat G-SS was torpedoed
and sunk by an enemy submarine of
the Flemish coast on the night Of
April 7, according to an official state
ment issued at Berlin. Most of the
crew was saved.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-11
BIG SAW MILL Will
NOT RUN THIS YEAR

Spooner, April 1O.-The big Inter-
national Lumber Co. sawmill at
Spooner will not be operated this
summer, according to an announce
ment from the officials this week
The company has not sufficient logs
to keep it going. The mill employed
several hundred hands.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-11
COMMERCIAL CLUB TO
SPEED Up INDUSTRIES

At the meeting of the Commercial
club this noon during the luncheon
hour, it was decided to have the Sec
retary do all within his power to
stimulate the speeding up of the
production end Of lands in this vicin-
ity and also the industrial institu-
tions. q.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-11
CIVIL SERVICE TEST
TO Be HELD HERE

A civil service examination will be
held at the Bemidji public library
April "a in stenography and book
keeping for a position in the land
office at Custer, S. D. The position
pays 81, 100 a. year. Particulars may
be obtained at the Bemidji post
office.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-11
CLASH REPORTED
OFF WEST COAST
(By United PresS)

San Diego, Cal, April 11.-Al-
though army and navy officers deny
knowledge of a reported clash be-
tween American torpedo boats and
munitions carrying schooner off the
west coast, it is known that stores
of munitions in California ports have
been watched recently. Fishing boats
are being stopped and searched off
the coast here.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-11
Fears for Argentine.

Fears for Argentine.
Buenos Ayres, April 1.-THE Ar
gentine today formally recognized
the justice of Americas decalara-
tion against Germany but announced
a continuance Of its neutrality. It
is believed the move is intended to
placate England for its threatened
coal embargo while Argentine con-
tinues its wheat embargo.
Prediction is voiced that the re-
public will soon become involved in
the war.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-11
PATRIOTIC Meeting
NEXT WEEK APRIL I9

There will be a patriotic meeting
at the city hall next week, April 10,
sponsored by the Bemidji Patriotic
league.
The speakers will be E. E. McDon-
aid, P. J. Russell and w. l.. Brooks.
Music of a patriotic nature will be a
feature
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-11
F00DSTUFFS Being ii
GUARDED ON VOYAGE
(By Unitew Press)

Washington, April 11.-A series of
war conferences are to be held be-
tween the United States government
and representatives of the entente, as
indicated by the cooperation of the
United States, France and England
in safeguarding transportation of
foOdstuffs to the entente.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-11
NEW BANK BOOKKEEPER

Miss Gertrude Malone of Crook
ston has accepted position as book
keeper of the Northern National
bank, filling the vacancy caused by
Paul Howe, who is one of the Be-
midi militia boys, which organiza-
tion has been called into service.
Miss Malone was until several
months ago stenographer at the
Northern National.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-11
FEDERAL PROBE into
SOARING WHEA1PRlCES
(By United PreSs)

Chicago, April 11.-A federal in
vestigation on the spectacular wheat
advance started today. 1t is alleged
that concerted action among the larg-
est wheat operators is to be probed.
Thirty-fve brokers are to be sum-
moned to reveal information regard
ing trades reaping profits of a mil
lion dollars,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-11
BUY RAWDON FARM

c. E. Minner and L. W Wiege1 Of
Hutchinson, Kan, have bought the
c. H. Rawdon farm in town of Lib
erty. Their families will move here
in about two weeks. The land was
owned by E. M. Sathre and has been
worked by Jake Johnston the past
three years.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-11
MAY TAKE SHIPS

(By United Press)
Washington. April 1.-THE House
naval committee today favorably re-
ported a bill giving the president
authority to take over all ships in
war time.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-11
RAILWAY HEADS PLAN
TO AID GOVERNMENT
(By United Press)

Washington, April 11.-Heads of
the big railways of the country have
gone into secret session to devise
plans for complete cooperation with
the government in mobilizing sup
plies and give such precedence over
all other freight.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-11
GERMAN RESERVES
IN chill REPORTED
(By United Press)

Santiago, Chill, April 11.-Mobili-
zation of German reserves in Chilli
for "service in Mexico" is reported
today. Ministers Of the entente pow
ers have notified their respective gov
ernments.