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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-15
CARLOAD OF COAL SETS
RECORD FOR TONNAGE

The largest carload Of coal in the
history of the firm Of Smith Robin
son was received today when q car
Of nut coal arrived, containing 49
tons, 120 pounds of coal. It is stated
it will probably be the. last car to
arrive for this firm this season.
'sWe used to get cars that con-
tanned 20 and 25 TONS" said Mr..
Robinson, shut the government is
loading to their capacity"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-15
FOREIGN COMMERCE
GOES UNDER LICENSE
. lRy limited Pressl

Washington, Feb. 15.-President
Wilson today issued proclamation
placing the entire foreign commerce
of this nation under license. It goes
into effect tomorrow. No commodi-
ties can be exported or imported
without license. eG~..~ :.
It is deemed necessary by increas.
ed tonnage. and q shortage and de-
mands for all available bottoms for
war supplies. It is one of the most
far reaching steps yet taken by the
president. and involves delicate sit
uation with neutral countries. +
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-15
BRANDT is DR1LLMAsrER

]. Fl. Brandt was here this week
on business. While here, Mr.. Brandt,
who is d sergeant in the Bemidji
home guards, put the local boys
through the military steps in zone
of the best drillings they have ever
received. It is hoped Mr.. Brandt
will be able TO make another visit
and come prepared to take over the
squads for another drilling. -Cass
Lake Times. s5
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-15
ARCHIE ROOSEVELT IS
RAISED TO CAPTAIN
CRv, limited Press !

/. .,l, (By; United Press) 5a55gi n.
r. Washing Feb ~ 1 l5.-Arcl1ie
Roosevelt has been named q captain
of infantry in the National army.
He was jumped from second lieut.
enancy. !;.lg H.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-15
ROOSEVELT GETTING
BETTER, IS REPORT

New York, Feb. 15.-The condi-
ton of Theodore Roosevelt, conval-
escing from operations performed
last week., shows a continued inn
provement today, according to phys
clans at the Roosevelt hospital. 1t
was stated he passed another COM
Portable night.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-15
! | il: ! |
With laying
Politics In War
(By United Press J

Washington, Feb. 15.-Charging
President Wilson with deliberately
injecting politics into the war, and
clubbing Secretary of War Baker as
being a 'paciflst by nature" Sena-
tor Weeks Of Massachusetts, deliv-
cred three-hour speech in the SEN
ate today on behalf Of the Chamber
lain war cabinet BILL W. 1
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-15
GOVERNMENT is READY IS.
TO DEAL WITH STRIKERS
CIV United Press)

washington, Feb. 15.The gov
ernment IS ready for sharp action
\ tuward liking carpenters on the;
eastern seaboard. 1t is believed the:
president will address the strikers
upon patriotism.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-15
BELIEVE GERMANY
PLANNING OFFENSIVE
(By United Press

Washington, Feb. 15.--Military
q,larters here believe Germany Is
planning a minor offensive against
the Balkans and Italy. Germany is
constantly advertising she will un-
dertake the offensive on the west
front, which makes officers skepti-
cal. t. .Ss,z
& Germany may attempt to cross
Switzerland, however.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-15
Y1s' Ell Is
EN|IDu HE; L,KE'S
AINDBEhI|D!u| !
UTU 3
Pleased With pnie Guard and
apli,Aents llsn;; Faith IA
s1nidji i Founded.

1T EiSs indeed gratifying to have az
\ 4 puest III Bemidi ii such man as
4-Maior John sD. zYost. 81. IS. head
of the recruiting department.O .Of Min
nesota. and then after he leaves seat
/ himself and express his warm appre-
os n not asl the stud
/ ied single formal tyne. but of an In
\ s1ivii5nal nature toS those whom he
met ana for swho ose efforts III behalf
.of shis work he AZ grateful. The ma
for frankly saws he likes Bemidii
And 81 10 mutual. S
ssz RaIniflii Il "a Ia CONGRATULATED FOR
the warm praise Of both herself as
{ a city and her citizenship, coming
from, 81 Yi q man - who u mas seen tiie world
.sin many widely distant parts.
uA T.;Lad fhia Rnnstars ,3s
70 q w HarnWel. president o1
the commerciaI club, Major Ybst
writes, IN part !: 81 sss. 5s
= haye never seen more In
telligently5 interested and en-
anoa1as,is sas gsthsEins 4 than ns
ing ii Evour rooms. ss
Es: ssIt il with the greatest pleas
IRE Cl8Esl1 look .lOfWAfOfSIO%I1ysS "
next visit to Bemidji, which 81
none. viii be in the near future.
ssPlease express to your fell
low members my appreciation
81 their welcome to me-
{ 5ss3 1nard = "a nnraciatad a;s3
"a Canaan Thomas Swinson OF the
Home Guard Major Yost wrote:
- aet ne tell YOU ilaw very
much 4 appreciate and feel hon -s
ored BY the fact that the gentle
q men of syour company turned
out az tlley did upon my recent
3s;s visit to Bemidji to honor the
uniform ii am hon BY wear
ine. siiss.s
,S:sS sa:s. iss q very fine thing these 6
ss.s DAYS to see men of business In
4erests and business affairs, Il
Sss some Of them no longer young, W
nut aside these interests and
these affairs, forget their years
a.53s and assume their part IN the
defense Of our country. Z
Fa;fh SnYndlv Fonnded
I. il his letter to E. ii. Denu, chair.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-15
.b||.elIh ami Go.
Draft Ordered !.
||''o|C!|''a.|Il||lp ! ! 2'6Illl ! /
..Gs1 lBy United Pressl::

st. Paul, Feb. s. The adjutant
generalstoday ordered the Beltranni
county increment Of 172 men Of the
next draft to entrain for Camp
Dodge, Tuesday, February rs.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-15
ARTILLERY FIRING WHERE
/. AMERICANS ARE LOCATED
(By United Press ]

Berlin, Feb. f15.-An official dis
patch today states that there Is heavy
artillery firing near Thaure. Amer
leans are near there. ~ E.,fI Z s.1l.s (. (
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-06
AUTO MEN NWAR
SERVICE DOING
VALUABLE WORK

Many automobile men are giving
Of their best to our Government these
days." says H. H. Mundy, local
manager for Chevrolet automobiles.
MANY are occupying important posi-
lions and doing valuable work. Many
who are serving were invited to
Washington to assume positions OF
responsibility. From the reports
that come each day from the Capital.
II is evident that they are accom-
plishing much.
THE respect IN which the Govern
ment hold men who have been trained
In the automobile manufacturing
business Is proof Of the energy. re-
sourcefulness, ingenuity. and ability
possessed by those who have helped
to build . gigantic industry in a
short time.
at is remarkable, too, when you
stop to consider It Here Is an in
dustry barely twenty-five years old,
but It has produced ana DEVELOPED
men Of unusual ability and leaders
in q highly specialized field
These men are Of the utmost value
to the Government for the reason that
automobile transportation is playing
such an important part In the war.
THE passenger automobile IL prov
ing to be . primary factor in the
war. and its many uses are thor
oughly appreciated BY our Govern
ment
In every branch OF the army and
navy as well as many other Govern
mental departments, hundreds OF thou
sands OF dollars have been appropria-
ted for the purchase and maintenance
OF automobiles which are used to IA
cilitate military operations. as well as
to speed the vast amount OF detail in
cluded In training, equlpping and
transporting our newly modified
armies.
THE automobile Is proving an in
valuable wartime utility. II Is saving
time. energy. and money and enabling
the accomplishment of more and bet
ter work"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-06
ALBEE EFRST COLONEL
OF THEATRICAL REGIMENT

Edward r. AIbee. vice president OF
the B. F. Keith circuit Of theaters and
also, general manager Of the United
Booking OFFICES. has been made the
FIRST colonel OF the theatrical regi-
ment OF the New York police re-
serves, It was announced today.
Henry ". Savage Is appointed lieu
tenant colonel. Colonel Albee was
the hrst theatrical man to enlist in
the tentative organization. and his
record for punctuality and enthus-
iasm in drilling led to his selection at
the head OF the regiment
George N. Conan Is q private in the
company commanded by Sam Harris.
his partner. Jed Shaw, a former
WashingtonfAn, once treasurer OF the
National Theater, Is captain of Com
pany c. Billy Burke Is q private. as
Is FlorenZ Zeigfeld, her producer hus-
band.
The officers OF the regiment were
appointed by Richard Z. Enright,
commissioner of police.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-06
EXPORTS OF SILVER
MOSTLY GO TO INDIA

Sixty-four million silver dollars
have been melted into bullion by the
United States Treasury, most of which
has been exported to India Fifty
eight million dollars of silver certin.
Gates have been withdrawn from cir
culation and destroyed as the silver
on which they were secured was
melted down. The Treasury still
holds 426.0OO, 900 silver dollars,
against which $500 .O0O, 900 in silver
certificates are Outstanding. New
Federal reserve bank notes of the
denominations OF 81 and 81 are being
issued to replace the silver certin-
Gates withdrawn.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-06
HAPPENINGS IN SOCIETY
Mrs. Wilson Will Be PatrOness of ROumanian Benefit
Concert Tuesday-Bakers to Entertain.

He is the son OF the late MaErud>r
Dent, OF Alexandria, Va. Miss Bsify's
sisters are Mrs. Theodore Mitchell
Hastings, whose husband is a captain
in the ordnance department, United
States army, and Mrs. J. Lloyd Coates,
OF Ardmore. Her brother, Fisher Cor
lies Baily, Is chief of the office and
method section. order and regulations
branch, in the quartermaster's depart.
ment, here in Washington. She Is q
niece OF Miss Margaret CorIies, who
founded the Moviganta Klaubo, the
first automobile club for society
women.
Miss Frances Bird and Charles will
son were married on wedu esday eve
ming. July ;, at the residence OF
Captain and Mrs. Mclaughlin. on
Euclid street. The Rev. John c.
Palmer, OF Washington Heights Pres
byterian Church. performed the cere-
mony In the presence Of few friends.
The bride is the daughter OF Mr. and
Mrs. II. F. Bird. OF Algona, Iowa, and
the groom 10 from the same town. but
is now in the quartermaster corps
OF the national army, and Is stationed
at Camp Meigs. The decorations
were white field flowers and pink
roses. In the absence Of the father Of
the bride. she was given away by
Captain Mclaughlin. U. 8. N. Besides
Captain and Mrs. Mclaughlin. those
witnessing the ceremony were Mrs.
Mary N. North. Mrs. Roger l.
Moore, and Miss Mary c. Cecil.
Mrs. George B. McElvy and daugh-
ter. Miss Marguerite McElvy, OF
Fla, are guests OF Mrs.
Andrew McCord.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-06
FALLS GHURCHDOY
DIES FROM WOUNDS
RECEIVED IN ACTION

Severely wounded in the FIRST fight he
was IN since he went to France
last March. Lieut. Stephen P. AcGroar-
y. OF Falls Church. Va. son Of Mr.. and
Mrs Charles n. McGroarty, Is reported
dead OF wounds in General Pershings
latest casualty list, received today.
His father Is assistant chief Of the d.
vision Of loans and currency in the Treas
my Department, and his uncle, W. B.
NcGroarty, OF Falls Church. Is chief
clerk OF an important department Of the
railroad administration.
Lieutenant McGroarty was a graduate
Of the University Of Virginia and also OF
Western High School He was born in
Washington and resided here all his life.
Went Abroad In March.
A few wesks before graduation be en-
listed in the engineering branch Of the
army, and later was sent to the Officers
Training Camp at American Lake. After
His graduation here he was assigned to
a commany at Camp Gordon. Atlanta,
Ga. and left this country for France
early in March
His last letter home was dated June "A.
the day before ne went into action. II
was fun Of cheer for the folks at home
and he wrote in high spirits.
A few days later his name was men
toned as severely wounded, and today his
name was among those who had sue
cumbed to their wounds
In Engineer Regiment.
There Is no information as to the 10
cation or the action IN which Lieuten-
ant McGroarty was wounded He be-
longed to regiment OF engineers
which was among the first to go
aerosa.
He has q brother, Nell McGroarty,
and sister, AIiss AnReline McGroarty.
q teacher in the District public
schools. Another sister is Mrs. J. s.
Bethune. Of Falls Church. Her -hus-
hand. J. s. Bsthune, Is assistant to
Colonel Ridley, superintendent ofnpub-
lie works ana grounds. -
Lieutenant MeGrosrty was twenty
three years old.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-06
SIXPERSONS HURT,
ACCIDENT TOLL
HERE YESTERDAY

Six persons today are suffering
from shocks and injuries received in
a series OF automobile and other
street accidents yesterday. The most
seriously Injured is Bicycle Policeman
W. c. Lewis, of Sixth precinct, who
was thrown from his machine after
IL collided with Mrs. w. ]. Naylor,
forty-nYe years old, in front OF her
home. 4O7 Massachusetts, avenue
northwest The policeman was chas-
ing a speeding automobile when he
collided with Mrs. NayloT. He was
thrown to the street and receive pain
full injuries to his face. The autoist
Policeman Lewis was chasing saw the
accident and he returned and took
the policeman to his home. II was
said that Policeman Lewis will be con-
fined to his home for several days
Car Turns over.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Angerman,
1913 Tenth street northwest, and Miss
Virginia Andrews. twenty years old,
$40 Good Hope road. narrowly escaped
serious injury last night when . mo-
tCrcycle and side-car on which they
we're riding, skidded and turned over
into q gully alongside the reservoir
at Conduit and New Cut roads. Mrs.
Angerman and Miss Andrews were
only slightly injured. and after their
injuries were given treatment at the
home Of Walter Crane. 4To Conduit
road, they returned to their home.
Thrown from his bicycle when II
was struck by an automobile owned
by Burch and Company. 1414 Four
tenth street northwest, william
Therrien. 1912 o street northwest
was bruised and cut and his bicycle
badly damaged.
Runs Into Tree.
Ellison Brown. colored. ten years
old, 4413 Sheriff road, Is today at
FreedmAn's Hospital suffering from
injuries he received when thrown from
an automobile operated by James z.
Crenshaw, also colored. 442S Sheriff
road, when the machine skidded and
collided with q tree.
Slight damage was caused to the
automobiles of william Walter
Thompson. 3141 Mount Pleasant
street. and Wallace Ricketts,. Of Rock
Vile, Nd. when they were in collision
on Wisconsin avenue near River
road. Occupants Of the, machines were
not Injured
An automobile owned and operated
by Charles F. Appler. 1907 Perry
street northwest, collided with an
auto truck of the Altemus-Hibble
1907 B street northwest, at
Tenth and B streets yesterday. caus-
ing slight damage to both cars. No
OH0 "AS gnAh~ - - 7clz/-e
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-06
LACE DEALERS WIN
S14,S21 VERDICT HERE

A jury In Justice Hits court
has awarded a verdict of S14,s21 O5
to Boutross Bros. lace dealers OF At
Iantic City and New York. in their
suit against Paul G. CARRIER and D. H.
Roland Drury, trading as the Nation
al Art Galleries. for $4,000 damages
for laces stolen while in custody OF
the local nrm at 14oo h street north
west.
Boutross Bros. were represented by
Attorneys Tobriner & Graham. while
Attorneys Webster BallinEer and w
c. Sullivan appeared for the art hrm
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-06
BIC DECREASEIN
D. c. DEATH RATES
SHOWN SINCE 1884

Reduction OF rates Of death from
different diseases during the twenty
four years DR.. william c. woodward
has been health officer was accom-
phshed to q remarkable degree. ae-
eording TO an analysis Of the records
made by The Times Such reductions
are shown a. from "a per 100000 Of
population in 1904 from typhoid fever
70 II in 1911: - per 100000 in 1894
from malarial disorders 70 less than
one in 1917: 133 in 1900. earliest re-
porting OF infant dlarroheai mortality.
20 81 in 1871: 2ss from tuberculosis in
1894 to $50 in 1911: with a general
death rate of all classes OF % per
1000 Of population in 1894 and II IN
1917.
Infant mortality In 1894. eaIcu-
lated on the total population. was Sc
per 1000; In 1917 Il had fallen to Is
The extent to which the health de-
partment has assisted in saving the
lives OF children under one year Of
age Is proven by the fact that, IN 1894.
% per cent Of all deaths were Of that
age. whereas In 1917 the percentage
was only IL. Some allowance has to
be made for different methods Of re-
porting and recording, but the fact
remains that in 1894. out Of every
1000 children born, 3o6 died in the
nrst year Of life. whereas IN 1917
such deaths numbered only 81.
The death rate would have been
lower had II not been that there was
an increse Of the so-caIIed ~degen-
erative diseases" such as apopIexy.
hardening Of the arteries, Bright's
disease and maladies OF the heart.
creased.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-06
CORN WILL
DELIVER HEAVY
BLOWAT KAISER

LINCOLN. Neb.. July 6.-1f the
Kaiser could be induced to take .
daylight airplane ride over the great
farming section Of the central plains.
including most Of Nebraska and KAN
sas. today, he would start peace of
fsnsive By wireless At once.
Food for the world Is growing and
ripening on millions OF acres, giving
promise OF a year OF comparative
plenty for America and her associates
In the war. wheat harvest is on un-
der most favorable conditions
throughout much OF this section. and
corn. which has had a fine growing
season. IL being laid By" IN central
Kansas and Is DEVELOPING rapidly In
Nebraska
The Widespread scare about seed
corn last winter and spring was .
whoIesoms thing for the crop now
developing. So general was the test
ing Of seed before planting, on &C
count Of warnings sent out BY State
agricultural colleges that much seed
corn had been killed during the win
ter, that practically all corn planted
terminated wen. and . good stand
was general.
Heavy rains and plenty Of sunshine
have contributed much TO develop
ment OF what promises to be Kaiser
killing food crop.
Food AdminIstration propaganda
has made corn one OF the important
human food crops. Once looked upon
a. hog feed. corn now Is eaten In
many forms BY almost every Ameri-
can family, and viii be one OF the
staple articles Of food during the
next war year. Corn -four is largely
used among the wheat substitutes
now. and the nation has learned 10
relish corn bread OF many kinda
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-06
BOOK BY LAUDER;
MEMORIAL TO SON,
APPEALS TO ALL

This country. in common with the
other warning nations, has been food
ed with war books and war literature
Of all degrees OF merit. Some OF
these works have carried a message
to distinct class or a distinct people.
It remained for Harry Lauder. be-
loved OF all the English-spsaking
world for his voice and personality.
to bring forward that war book that
has an appeal Tor everyone, for every
one has someone near and dear to
them either at the front or preparing
for service there.
1t is a new role for Harry Lauder.
this writing OF books, but he has
made as good in going right into the
hearts OF people with his pen as he
has in the past with his voice.
Memorial To Son.
A minstrel in France Is the name
Of the book. It's a memorial TO his
son. Capt. John Lauder. OF the Argyll
and Sutherland Highlanders. who vas
killed in battle at the end of Deem
Der, 1916. However, II is more than q
memorial book ordinarily would be.
1t is the fathers story, with the son
breathing through every page Of It,
just as he lives constantly in the
broken heart Of the father. 1t is like
having Lauder sit across the table
from you and pour out his soul.
After the death of his son auder
went to France. He cheered and COM
forted the men in the trenches. He
made people laugh and forget their
sorrows, even though ne could not
forget his own.
Back in England he gave entertain
ments for the thousands of men at
home on leave and gave them a light
heart to take back to the trenches.
Continues to GCarFy on.'
Outlines, Lauder says in his book,
he came near needing the urging of
friends and giving up the work. but
each time he would remember his
son and carry on"
Half OF his book deals with his tour
of the battle fronts OF France and the
camps, in one OF which his son died.
The book has great value for those
following closely the activities OF the
several nations in the war. 1t con-
tains facts and figures showing the
man power Of the various nations, the
losses to each and carries q remark
ably accurate record of some Of the
more or less important engagements.
He ridicules those who speak OF So
called German efficiency. He says.
81 hear praise, even from men who
hate the Hun as hate him, for the
superb military organization OF the
German army. They say the Kaiser's
people may well take pride in that
But say that l am prouder OF what
Britain and the new British army,
that has come into being since this
war began, have done than any Ger
man has "a right to be! They spent
forty-four years in making ready for
a war they meant some day to fight.
We had not habitat day that first
saw our machine really functioning-
as many months for preparation as
they had had years. And yet-we
were doing our part"
The book Is published by Hearst's
International Library Company.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-06
PROUD OF WAR GARDENS.

PASSAIC. N. J.. July 6.-Four hun
bred 1--WE Have a War Garden win
dow hangers contributed by the Ma
tional War Garden Commission OF
Washington are displayed in local
homes. Canning operations have be-
gun on a large scale.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-06
$50 new ENGANDERS
TO REPORT AT MEICS

One hundred and fifty draft men
from Connecticut. selected for limit
ed military service. will. report for
duty at Camp Meigs the last week IN
July. in response to a call issued by
Provost Marshal General Crowder
today. General CroWder also called
for 900 men from Alaska for limited
service. They will report to Fort
William Seward at Haines. Alaska
Swim q Company.s sales OF fresh beef IN
washington, D. C. for the week ending
Saturday. June >. isis. averaged III cents
per pound .-Advt-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-06
WOODEN BEDS TO AID WAR.

Wooden bedstesds, four posters
and other varieties. may soon come
back. The Government and steel
manufacturers are considering this
20 save steel that goes into steel beds
BY the hundreds of tons every year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-06

Germany Il outentinE the United
States In potatoes, which accounts in
n measure for their ability TO Keep Mt
their business OF war.