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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-27
BETTER RURAL PHONE
SERVICE DISCUSSED AT
MEETING ON APRIL 4

A meeting of the rural telephone
companies in this vicinity, who de-
sire connection with the Bemidji ex-
change, is called for Thursday, April
4, at 10 o'clock at the Commercial
club rooms The purpose of the
meeting is to- determine upon local
system of main lines connecting with
the Bemidji exchange and the per-
fecting of a union organization.
Skilled mechanics OF the North
western Telephone company will
demonstrate proper methods of tele-
phone connections and give other in
formation which will tend to better
the present service.
Township clerks are urged to see
that one or more representatives at
tend the meeting from their town
ship. They are asked, also, to bring
with them maps, which will show
the location of the main lines in their
respective townships.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-27
STATE FUEL BOARD
TALKSFR0M SHOULDER
ON COAL QUESTION

Charles S. Carter has received from
the state fuel administration a state
ment Of facts regarding the question
Of coal, and in it is contained facts
relating to coal and wood in this
part of the state and what the state
fuel administration has to say is un-
mistakable. A portion to which spe
cial attention is called is as follows:
THE localities where plenty of
wood is available will have to burn
wood. 1t will not be Il case then Of
the relative merits Of wood and coal,
or the Inconvenience Of burning
wood with the present equipment.
1t will be a case Of wood or freeze
and the prudent individual will see
that he has the wood when the coal
bin is empty.
"NOr is il a question Of Minnesota
standing on her rights and insisting
on having her share of the coal
supply. She is Il part of the Union
as we'll as state, and in the crisis
her share is the least she can pos
sibly use What she absolutely has
to have she will get. but do not for
get for one minute that it will be the
national and not the local needs that
Will be given the preference
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-27
THIRTY WAR SAVINGS
CLUBS ARE ORGANIZED

G. w. Harnwell, chairman Of the
War Savings committee of Beltraml
county, reports the organization OF
80 war saving societies at the close
of the week, March 23, for this
county. This placed Beltrami coun-
ty fourth in the state, Hennepln
Ramsey and Mower leading in the
order mentioned, during that week.
The standing to date puts Beltram
in sixth place. Hennepin leads with
1876 societies organized, the other
following being Ramsey, 1926; Mower
76;LeSueur, 43; Waseca, Al, and
Beltrami, 3S.
A meeting was held at the Com
mercial club rooms this afternoon
at which methods were discussed fol-
the conduct of thrift campaign In
this city. The plan will be an
nounced at an early date.
Mr.. Harnwell organized a society
four miles from the Bass Lake school
Tuesday evening and will, together
with DR.. G. M. Palmer, visit Turtle
River, where another society will be
formed.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-27

London, March 27.-General Won
Hindenburg's monster war machine
is slowly grinding to a pause under
allied battering forces, thrusts and
exhaustion. Both British and French
official reports indicate this.
The allies are throwing reserves
into the paths of the advance and
the dimunition of the German driv-
ing force is due to the enormous cas-
ualties and fatigue.
German and French sources hint
at a counter offensive and heavy
British reserves are commencing to
arrive.
The French continue to stand on
the south bank of the Disc, which is
the only place the French previously
gave ground. Here the Germans are
creating a dangerous salient by ex-
posing their flank to attack in the
vicinity of St. Gobian Forest, Chau-
nay and Noyon. 1t is believed the
allied counter offensive is likely aid
ing this line.
The German drive against Albert
continues with diminishing strength.
On account Of the fact that Albert is
almost wholly surrounded, its fall
is imminent.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-27
MayOr And Committee Get
Into Wate1" System Problem

promoting a satisfactory water sup
ply for the city.
Mr.. Anders will arrive at noon and
after meeting the representative Of
the city will be taken over the water
system and inspect the pumping sta
ton. He will also spend time in his
Investigations Friday and the eve
ntng of Friday where will be mass
meeting called at the Commercial
club rooms when Mr. Anders will
address the people.
This problem is the most vital that
confrOnts Bemidji, 1t has to be act
cd upon Immediately. Every coop
Grafton is needed by the city admin
istratiun-and it should be extended.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-27
WATER FROM LAKE
:. ND. - >-~'.
BEMIDJI IS POURED
INTO HOMES AND
PEOPLE AROUSED
=
Handbills Only Notice Late in the
Day; Hundreds Unaware of
hat Had Been Done.
n
REPTIC TANK OF CHORES
OF LAKE THAT WAS USED
Ice From Lake Forbidden; Mains
Now Full; School Supply Has
Been Shut Off.

Pouring into the water mains Of
the city from which is secured water
for household and drinking purposes,
water from Lake Bemidji was pump
ed into the homes, business houses
and schools of Bemidji yesterday.
Pumped from the waters on the
shores of which is the septic tank
of the sewer system of Bemidji. In
dignation of the people is at a high
pitch and all day the Pioneer has
been flooded with complaints, eA-
postulations and righteous wrath Of
, the people of the city.
Hand Bills Used.
Not one word of the intent to fill
the water mains with the filthy wa
ter from Lake Bemidji was given in
advance Not until word was car
ried throughout the city toward eve
ming was the fact known. Hand
bills had been distributed but they
were not effective. The Pioneer was
not notified and hence unable to in
form the people of the city what was
being done. Throughout the day
water from Lake Bemidii was being
drunk by. men, women and children
of the city.
49,. Schools Shut Off; 2'"*-' = ~
= Late in the forenoon the water OF
public schools was ordered off. But
in homes and business houses the
filthy stuff continued to flow, being
used for cooking apd drinking pur-
poses.
1t was after the fire at the Morris
hotel that the pump was put into
action in Lake Bemidji, and it Is
stated there was sufficient water in
the city reservoir tank to supply all
needs of the people.
People Indignant.
When the fact became known that
water from Lake Bemidji had been
a.sent into the drinking supply OF the
unknown to them, feelings
broke loose.
55sssEs The ice from Lake Bemidji is not
& allowed to be cut and sold, owing to
Nit being impure on account OF the
septic tank and other similar rea-
sons, but the water mains were filled
with the forbidden water and are
choked today with the same, in the
homes Of the city.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-27
THIRD LOAN THE LAST
Until, NEXT OCTOBER,
PLAN OF GOVERNMENT

Washington, March 27.-The gov
erument's general financial plans for
the next eight months, disclosed by
Secretary McAdoo, provide for a long
period Of rest from bond issues after
the third loan of 900 next
month. The fourth Liberty Loan is
scheduled for next October or No.
vembcr.
The amount of the fourth loan
probably will be greater than any be-
fore, and consequently the treasury
next summer probably will start is
suance OF certificates of Indebtedness
in considerable amounts Anticipate
ing this, the house ways and means
committee today tentatively approved
raising the limit Of outstanding GER
tificates from $4,000, 900 to $S,,
900, 100000.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-27
AMERICAN WAR CROSS FOR
TWO FRENCH OFFICERS

With the American army in
France, March 27.-The honor Of be-
ing the first men outside Of the Am
erican service TO receive the dis
tinguished service cross has fallen
upon two French icers-Maior
Jacnues Corbaron, Of the French Mis-
sion, attached to the American for
ces. which were north Of Luneville.
and Lieutenant de Giglais Of the
French artillery Both officers gave
assistance to the American troops
while they were under heavy fire.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-27
PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO
CLOSE THREE DAYS

although the week-late start of
the fall term last year, decreed that
there be no spring vacation this
year, the teachers and pupils will re-
ceiye brief respite from weary daily
grind.
Friday of this week is Good Friday
in Lent and it is a holiday. Hence,
there will be no school on that day.
The board of education has decided
to close the schools all day tomor-
row, Friday and Monday, to reopen
Tuesday morning.
The spring vacation is the time the
buildings receive their spring house
cleaning, and the brief time allowed
by the schools closing the three days
will be devoted to the work.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-27
BELTRAMI COUNTY BREEDERS
ASSOCIATION MEETS APRIL

The Beltrami County breeders as
s0ciation, of which Nels Willett is
president, will meet at the court
house, Friday, April 5. The meet
ing will open at 80 o'clock in the
afternoon.
President Willett desires all mem
bers to attend and get acquainted
with the new county agent. All are
invited to give talks ON good breed
ing Of stock, one of IT," most import :
ant topics before th" fHri""rs Of Bel
trami county today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-27
REPLACE OLD FLAGS,
APPEAL OF F0UCAULT

CORPORAL Clarence Foucault, at the
head Of the recruiting office in this
city, wants to make personal ap-
peal to people Of Bemidji who are
nyinc the "rcmains' of the American
flag over their residences or places
Of business.
Many of these flags are absolutely
nothing but tatters, and he makes
the request that the flags be replaced
or else not flown at all. Many OF
these flags have been exposed to the
winter weather and are no longer a
thing of beauty. 1t is urged that
all flags in this condition be re-
placed by few ones.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-27
SO SEIZED IN CHICAGO FOR
CELEBRATING OFFENSIVE

Chicago, March 81 More than
fifty persons were arrested for cele-
brating the German offensive. Early
in the evening the police were at
tracted to one house by strains of
"Die Wacht Am Rhine" and as re-
suit of arrests there, made federal
and civic authorities combine in a
drive throughout German settle
ments, where it was found that a
general celebration was being held.
German flags were displayed in many
places.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-27

Bemidji authorities are going to
make determined effort to straight
en- out the water supply question and
tomorrow Frank L. Anders Of Fargo
engineer in charge who built the fill
ter system at Fargo, will arrive in
Bemidji to look over the situation
and give to the people his opinions,
and what he believes would be
proper for Bemidji to do.
He will be met by Mayor G. W.
/Vandersluis, Alderman Raglov, F. y.
Lamson. secretary of the Commercial
club. w. i. Robinson. president 't
the Commercial club, and other huSi =
ness men interested in the work of
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-27
Haig's Early RepOrt.

London, March 27.-General Haig
this morning reported further local
fighting north and northeast Of AL
bert
1.-THE situation here is unchanged"
says the report "In the neighbor
hood of Bray, as the result Of enemy
attacks, we were freed back a short
distance. South Of the SOmme, a
heavy attack was repulsed last night
after severe fighting. At one point
on the river the enemy forced their
way into our positions but were
thrown back
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-27
DISLOYAL WOMAN IS
GIVEN RIDE ON RAIL

Benton. ILL.,, March 27.--Mrs. Fran
ces Pergen, a woman OF bohemian
birth, residing at West Frankfort,
south of here, was ridden on rail-
through the main streets of that city
Yesterday by 500 members of the
Loyalty league, who charge her with
disloyalty. She was made to wave
a flag throughout the demonstration
and to shout praise for President
Wilson,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-27
British Quit Albert?

With the British armies aheId,
March 27.-Thc British are holding
the line west of Albert and are fight
ing every rod. The British appar-
emily retired west of town late yes
terday.
Editors note: This is the first
intimation the British have retired
from Albert.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-27
DO Utmost "-Haig

London, March 27.-General Haig
has issued general order to all
troops, saying:
1--WE are again at the crisis in war.
The enemy has collected on this
front every available division, aim
ing at the destruction Of the British
army We have already inflicted tre
mendous losses on the enemy. The
French are rushing reserves to us.
Each of us must do his utmost
to prevent the enemy from attaining
their object
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-27
STREN|NCC0RPSESAS
They PRESS FORWARD:
POWERFUL FORCES OF
BRITISH COMING ON
TEUTONS TERRIBLY TORN
(By William P. Simms)

With the British afield, March 27.
General Hindenburg's troops are
being terribly torn by machine guns.
The Germans are so thick, gaps torn
in the lines by deadly machine gun
fire close automatically like holes in
soft dough, the enemy paying dearly
for every inch Of ground.
Along Pozieres ridge, Germans are
strewing corpses as they slowly press
forward. The battle has not yet
reached the crucial stage.
As the battle developes the Anglo
SaXons view the events calmly.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-27
AMERICAN TANKER
WHIPS ENEMY SUB

Washington, March 27.-After an
honr's baitlc, the American oil tank
or Paul.b0r0 sem an enemy submar-
inc Under the waves damaged and
in distress. the navy department an
nounced I Dday.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-27
Fight Until
Mankind Is
FREQ, y Haig
(By United Press)

Washington, March 27.-Genera]
Haig, British commander of the for
ces in the field, answering President
Wilson's reassuring message on be-
half of the American people, said:
= I'VE are determined to fight, not
counting the cost, until mankind's
freedom is safe"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-27
Americans Nearly Ready.

Washington, March 27.-The al
lies are about ready to throw into the
west front strong troops. The
Struggle is yet in transitory. stage.
It is believed that further American
strength is included in the new re-
serves. Military strategy prevented
their use until now.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-27
RUSSIA SEES HOPE
OF REENTERING WAR

Petrograd. March 27.-Declaring
that the German offensive offers Rus
sia a chance to reorganize and de-
clare war against Germany when the
offensive fails, Leon Trotsky, former
foreign minister Of the Bolsheviki
regime. deposed by Lenine, has pro-
claimed universal military training.
The highest grades are ordered to
report Immediately. Old officers are
reporting enmasse.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-27
:TakePariS In
I Two Months.
|: 'T|:eutOn Boast
(By United Press)

Petrograd, March 27.-Russian Of
fcials state that the Germans at the
Brest-Litovsk peace conference OPEN
ly discussed the west front offensive
and promised to capture Paris with
in two months and make a general
German peace by Christmas.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-27
FRENCH IN RESERVE

Paris, March 27.-Sub- Secretary
Abrami today said the bulk of the
French army is awaiting results.
Only q few French divisions are en-
gagged.
The most powerful British re-
serves are just arriving on the field.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-27
ODESSA RECAPTURED
AFTER BLOODY FIGHT;
NAVY AIDS B0LSHEVIkI
nv United PreSS).

Moscow, March 27.-The Ukraine
Bolsheviki forces have recaptured
Odessa from the Germans after
bloody fight, an official Telegraph
agency dispatch says today. The
Black Sea fleet co-operated
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-27
TeutOn General Killed.

(By United PreSs)
Amsterdam, March 27.-General
Won Blottwitz, commanding the Ger
mans attacking St. Quentin, has
been killed in action.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-27
Berlin Knows It.

amsterdam, March 27.-"The en-
emy holds strong reserves south OF
the penetrated front with which to
attack our troops from the rear
says the Berlin Yer WaertZ publish
ed in Berlin
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-27
Americans Shell City

American front, March 27.-Quiet
continues. The Americans are ready
to render the allies any service re-
uuired Americans shelled St. Bau-
pasont.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-27
RUSSIANS RECAPTURE CITY

(By United Press)
Moscow, March 27.-The Russians
have recaptured Nicholaieff and
Kherson from the Germans.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-27
ENEMY TERRIBLY TORN BY MACHINE GUNS
: : \ RA!! /!
(BULLETIN)
(By United Press)

Paris, March 27.-Within 48 hours
the allies will be masters of the sit
uation, Premier Clemenceau said to-
day on returning from the front.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-09
Y WCA. Annual Meeting Assumes
Form OF Pageant; Fill Vacancies

took the role of missr. and was the
first speaker. The general secre-
tary's report was given by Mrs,
Bessie Zickefooss in the costume Of
an army general. Mrs. George
Sweetland. who reported for the
membership committee, was CARRIED
as a Puritan. Mrs. F. b. Leach,
wearing a big money bag labeled
with fargo, $4,000, (the amount
aimed for in the recent campaign
and considerably exceeded in final
finance committee. Mrs. Smith,
CARRIED as a chef. reported for the
cafeteria work. Mrs. William Him
burg gave the report Of the religi-
GUS committee, and wore a cap and
gown costume.
Association Group.
Next came an association young
women's group, representing the
special class work. Miss Marion
Whipple. for the First Aid class, did
some bandaging; Miss Sena Olson,
representing the cooking class, was
CARRIED as a cook, and carried a fresh
loaf Of bread; Miss Grace Rice repre-
sented the millinery class by wear
ing an impressive creation in the
form of a hat; Misses Ophelia Ander-
son and Alice Dussell. representa-
tives of the knitting class. both ap-
peared doing Red Cross knitting; the
Bible class was typiffed by Misses
Ruth Arthur and Pearl Lowden, each
Of whom carried an open Bible, and
quoted special association verses
the gymnasium class was represent
ed bv Misses Louise Lee and Tena
Geddes, who swung Indian clubs;
and Miss Anna Chisholm. president
OF the Business Girls club, repre-
scented the social set.
Board Elections.
Mrs. W. J. Morris, impressively
costumed as a Judge. in wig, spec
tacIes. etc, was chairman Of the
committee. and presented
the names of the following, to MI
on the 7. w. c. A. board:
G. r. Graham, %. J.
Weiger. A. G.. Hanson, Victor Bald
win. J. .. Garrison, A. G. ShiVeley'
n x. Bricker, George NJ. Black, J. B.
and w. r. Babcock. They
were unanimously elected by the as
eociation vote. There must be
eIghteen members on the association
board OF directors, and the eight al
ready serving will remain for the
ensuing year, according to constitu-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-09
Aid Has Raised
SI,4O0 In Year

Reports for the year Of IaI7, made
at the meeting OF the First presby-
terrain Ladies' Aid society, Tuesday
afternoon at the church, made a most
encouraging showing. In that time
the society has raised I'm various
ways, about s1,400, of which sum S135
is still in the treasury. The remand
er has been used TO pay OF the manse
mortgage and other debts. The
January. division Of the aid enjoyed
the honor OF making the largest
number Of church calls during the
year, having / 200 out of the socIetys
total Of 2,502 10 its credit.
The new president of the society
Mrs. b. w. Ashley, was In the chair
and gave a short talk in response 30
a formal welcome on behalf OF the
society by Mrs. w. w. Sanborn, re-
firing president.
Mrs. Bessie ZickefooBe, general Sec
rotary Of the Fargo Y. w. q. A., who
discussed Wonan's Work for the
Coming Year, Offering many helpful
suggestions Cleverly presented. Other
program features were songs given
by Miss Ruth Baker, with Miss Bern
ice Gesue as her Accompanies.
AT the business session OF the So
clety II was decided to have a picnic
supper at the time Of the annual
church meeting, Tuesday evening,
Jan. Is. Each one is to take a
basket supper, and the coffee will BE-
and made by the Ladies'
Aid society.
The January division entertained
Tuesday, the hostesses being Mes
DANES Il. +. Batchelder. w. r. Addi-
SON, +. @. Allison, Joseph Ames.
george Anderson. b. w. Ashley, A. Nj.
Baker, Margaret Bentley, Herman
Boerth, John Bogenschutz and G. z.
Bowers.
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Mrs. Cooper wifi start a class in
special surgical dressings work next
Monday morning, to which those who
have qualified in the standard dress
ings work will be eligible. The
supervisors who have been working
with Mrs. Cooper since the work
first started here will be given the
first opportunity to enter this class,
and If more can be accommodated
those just finishing the course in
standard dressings will be given that
chance to go on with the work.
Another standard dressings class
will be started next Monday after
noon, and all wishing to register in
it should do so next Saturday, at
Room Is in the Magill block.
; The purpose of these classes Is to
train people to take charge Of the
local work, additional supervisors
being badly needed.
Every member in the standard
dressings class given examinations
last week by Mrs. Cooper, passed the
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-09
Social Notes

The I. v. C's of the First Congre-
gatiOnal church met Tuesday after
noon with Mrs. Cannon at the home
Of her niece, Mrs. Glenn Spicer,
Sixth avenue south. Some busted
themselves with I. V. G. work, which
is making aprons. and others with
Red Cross knitting. During a social
hour the hostess served lunch
The Art section Of the Fine Arts
club will meet Friday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. A. +. Colwell,
Blenheim apartments. The program
will be one of unusual interest. as
Prof. Olaf F,jeide, instructor in the
weaving department at Concordia
college, Moorhead, will give the ad-
dress. His subject will be Weaving,
and he win have many beautiful
designs in rugs and tapestries. to
exhibit to the club. Professor Fjelde,
who has a very large and interesting
class at ConcOrdia. Is a cousin Of
Paul FJelde, Chicago, who made the
famous Lincoln statue which was
presented by the United States to
Norway four years ago. The father
Of Paul F'Jelde In also a sculptor Of
note. Tho father of the speaker for
the Fine Arts club Friday is a we'll
known physician residing at Coop
erstown, n. d. Paul Fjelde is also
North Dakota man.
Miss Alma X. Johnson and Mrs.
Mabel Wood, both OF the chemistry
department at the A. c.. left this
afternoon for Chicago. for a ten
days sojourn. They will be in at
tendance at the food conservation
conference now in session and be-
fore rnfuTmfmw IN FARGO will nav a
visit to friends at Camp Grant Rock
ford, Ill.
The local division. Benefit AssocIa-
ton OF Railway Employees has given
the use Of its hall TO the Women's
Relief Corps for Thursday evening,
when its members will assist in Civ
ing a benefit progressive whist party.
The proceeds OF this party viii be