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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-28
Big. ADVERTISING !.
PROJECT STARTED
. FOR M.INNES01A's
!. SUMMER RESORTS
Bemidji To Take Active Interest
!. As It Will Mean Much to 3
This City.
RAILROADS ARE AIDING IN
PROMOTING FAIRGROUNDS
Special Exhibition Train To Tour
Southland; Everybody Should
Boost for Bemidji.
RAILROADS ARE AIDING IN
PROMOTING FAIRGROUNDS

At a meeting of the Commercial
club Wednesday noon the members
endorsed the raising of funds for: the
Ten Thousand Lakes association and
also to send two men as representa-
tives of the community with, the ad-
vertising car, which will tour the
southern states next month, in CO.
operation with Minnesota, railroads
and hotel men. H.
The amount decided upon was not
to exceed $500, as Bemidji's share
toward furthering this great adver-
Using project. The purpose of this
organization is to advertise the sum-
mer resorts in Minnesota. The car
will carry exhibits of game and fish,
as we'll as supply of fresh fish to
be served at the various stopping
places along the route.
The committee named to solicit
this fund is as follows: F. s. Ly-
can and T. J. Burke will call on the
hotels, wholesale houses, banks and
mills; G. w. Jewett and J. P. Lair
will canvass the garages, real estate
men and restaurants; e. J. Will
Its and F. ]. Koors will wait on
the business and professional men.
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ANNUAL MEETING OF
COMMERCIAL CLUB

The annual meeting of the Com
mercial club will be held Tuesday
evening, March IL, in the club
rooms, at which time new board
of directors will be elected and new
officers chosen.
A list of members in good stand
ing will be mailed out to every mem
Der March 1 by the secretary, from
which list the members are to select
fifteen directors. These selections
are to be mailed or turned over to
the secretary before the meeting and
canvass of these returns will be
made that night.
New officers will be chosen from
the newly elected board members.
Members who are not in good stand
ing, which means that dues must be
paid for February, 1918, will not
he permitted to vote, neither will
such names be considered if chosen
to the directorate.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-28

The civilian recruiting committee
chit the trail" Wedn esday morning
for about an hour, saw sixty-tWo
men and women and secured a con-
tribution from sixty of them. and the
two who did not contribute were
broke" but stated that they would
"come across" as soon as they had
it,
The Good Fellow" story in the
Pioneer Tuesday afternoon, asking
for contributions to the local re-
cruiting fund, familiarized most of
the people with the purpose of the
committees call and they were
ready to- give. In one instance, the
committee was hailed from across
the street, with, "Wait a minute, l
want to get on that list
Twenty-eight outright dollar
donations were made and thirty men
signed the Good Fellow list, who
agree to keep a surplus in the fund
from month to month.
Youn~ Men to Help.
During the next few days several
of the younger men will continue
the canvass, Joseph Forester and
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GASSEDSA M
- - r.
GO CRAZY WITH :
PAIN; AMERICAN I
TELLS0F HORROR
From Hospital Bed, Victim Gives
First Detailed Account of
Deadly Attack.
BOYS BEHAVED FINE BUT
IT WAS HELL" HE SAYS
Companion Runs Shrieking With
Mind Gone; Unable to Get
Gas Mask On.
(BY United Pressl

With the Americans afield, Feb.
2S.-The first detailed story of the
German gas attack night before last
on the Americans in the trenches on
the western front, is given by Pri-
vate Hado, from his bed in the hos
pital.
The gassed soldier said:
"The stuff had funny effect. I
feel dopey and want to sleep all the
time. That day the Germans shelled
our trenches accurately, showing
they had the range. It rained all
day and then cleared. The front was
quiet when all of a sudden there was
suspicious German activity. We
signaled for barrage but the wires
were cut and the Germans started
gassing.
eve sent up rockets but the bar
rage was delayed and the cry came
that gas had been let loose at us.
Everyone grabbed his mask. l got
mine on but my companion failed to
get his on and he fell to the ground
in terrible pain. tussled with him
to get his mask on and mine slipped.
l got little gas.
1.-THE other man went clean crazy
with pain and couldn't hold him.
He dashed out of the dugout shrek
ing ~,-. 49, 49,:
"Our boys behaved fine although 1t
was hell. Next time we will get the
Boches."
The United Press learned that
crazed soldier ran barefooted a mile
and then dropped. 1t is believed he
fell dead.
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Capt. George Geib of Bemidji
Helps Assign County Draft

nen, but several are very nearly So.
The 349th infantry, which had no
Minnesota men in the ranks at all
prior to this increment, has been as
signed approximately 1,750 Co
)hers," and the 339 field artillery,
which had only Iowa and Illinois
members before, has now about 800
MinnesotanS.
Gophers Predominant in Units.
The 35Oth regiment, another Iowa
organization under the old system,
drew about 900 Minnesota troops
this week, and 1000 Minnesotans
have been scattered among the ma
chine gun units, trains, sanitary
corps, medical department and sim
liar organizations.
Several regiments, however, will
be predominately Minnesota organi-
CONTINUED on Page Four)
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An interesting feature of the ar
rival of the Beltrami county draft
quota at Camp Dodge, was that Cap
tain George Geib of Bemidji was one
of the officers who received the
quota. Captain Geib is the stast-
ical officer of Camp Dodge and was
active with Colonel Howell in as
signing the new selectives. Captain
Geib was a member of the archi-
tectural firm of Geib & Leibsle in
Bemidji and when he went into the
service he left his partner, Roy
Leibsle. The latter is now in an OIL
ficers' training camp in the south
Minnesota has acquired an inter
est in almost every unit in distrlb-
uting the $500 Minnesotans who
we're ordered 20 report at Camp
Dodge this week.
There are no longer units at Camp
Dodge made up entirely of Minnesota
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-28
BELTRAMI COUNTY
SUFFERED HEAVILY
FROM FIRE IN 1917
(Special to PiOneer)

st. Paul. Feb. 28.-The fire loss
in Beltrami county last year was
$277,956 from SO fires.
This is an increase over the pre-
ceding year of $206,2o3 with 81
more fires, says George H. Nettle-
ton, chief assistant state fire mar
shall.
While it is probably true that
many of these fires were OF such ma
ture that they occurred despite pre-
cautions taken, still nothing should
be overlooked at this time to keep
down this loss.
The state and federal governments
are doing their utmost to conserve
resources and fire losses are coming
to be distinguished as a menace that
every citizen should guard against
especially during war times.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-28
BEM1DJT CHICKENS TAKE
BLUES AT CROOKSTON SHOW

DR.. ]. Warninger today received
the prize ribbons won by his poultry
exhibits at the big Crookston show,
recently held, and from the looks of
the stack of blues there wasn't much
left for any one else in the Buff
Plymouth Rock class.
Dr. Warninger had sixteen birds
entered, seven pullets, four hens,
three cockerels, two cock birds and
two pens. In pullets he won first,
second, third, fourth and fifth.
Hens, first, second, third and fourth.
Cockerels, first, second and third.
Cock birds, first and second. Pens,
first and second. Third in cock bird
of American breed.
These birds we're also big winners
in the show of the Minnesota Fanci-
ers' association in st. Paul.
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.BEMID,U WOMEN /.
TOHELP PROVIDE !.
! AVIATOR SECTION
Y e
!. WITH COMFORTS
Study Clnb Takes Up Movement Of
i. q Treasure and Trinket Fund
3: / By National Society. {
ASK DONATIONS OF DISCARDED
v. JEWELRY OR SILVERWARE
Sent to Government Assay Office;
Proceeds Used for Sweaters,
(: Etc, for Flying Corps.

The Woman's Study club of Be-
midi has taken up the work of the
Treasure and Trinket Fund which is
a movement started under the direc-
ton of the aviation committee of the
National Special Aid Society of New
York, a society working for the well
fare OF the aviation department of
the United States service. f.. T., =
The aim and purpose Of this So
ciety is to collect discarded jewelry
and silverware, treasures and trink-
cts Of all kinds and description, to
be subsequently turned into: cash,
this cash to be used in buying sweat
ers, stockings, helmets, WHISTLES and
any and all warm clothing for the
comfort of the ayiators, also to fur
nish amusement for the boys in the
aviation camps .' :. - "@.,. -
Nationwide Move. 80
Cities, towns and village through
out the country are rapidly taking
up this branch of the work and it
is believed Bemidji will stand ready,
as usual, to cooperate in any worthy
movement. 1t is requested that any
one who has any old silver or plated
ware that has been discarded or Of
no use, donate same to this fund
Old silver coffee pots, tea pots, sill
yer cake plates, candle sticks, rings,
bracelets, drinking cups, trays,
knives, forks, spoons, napkin rings
and in fact every and any article
that can be melted down can be
used; also trinkets, watches, etc.,
that cannot be melted are requested
as such are sold or disposed of in
some profitable way. all ;. for the
benefit Of the. boys at the front. No
money is asked, only scraps, OF gold
and silyerware
Bought by Government.
The articles donated are sent to
the United States assaying office
where they are melted, the gold and
silver being sent. to the United States
mint, and nickle and plated ware
are, used by the navy department in
fitting ships The money thus de-
rived is used in purchasing articles
of clothing, ETC., as mentioned, for
the boys in the flying corps.
These In Charge.
Any and ali articles can be left
at Netzer's drug store any time from
now until March 9 on which day
shipment will be made to the United
States assaying office.
Anyone wishing further informa-
ton may call or see Mrs. L. A. La
Baw, us Bemidji avenue, phone
476-W, or Mrs. R. A. Olson, 111S
Bemidji avenue, phone 465, and any
information will be gladly given.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-28
Russ Invasion
Causes ba|k
By Austrians
(By Joseph Shaplen)
United Press CORRESPONDENT

Petrograd, Feb. 2S.-The Aus
TRANS have refused to advance
against the Russians in Volhynia,
say dispatches from Zithomir today.
Fearing the Austrians' refusal,
German and Austrian commanders
stationed 100000 Germans in the
Dubno region.
Reports of growing dissatisfaction
on the part of the German troops
have come from Orsha. General Won
Hindenburg has ordered operations
in that district to- halt. The Ger
mans have been ordered to stop the
advance, against Pskotf. s. :.
Petrograd has undergone marked
transformation The city Is opti-
mistic, warlike and determined.
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SERGEANT ADDRESSES
COMMERCIAL CLUB

Sergeant McDeHenry, Canadian
recruiting officer, addressed the
members of the Commercial club at
the noon day luncheon Wednesday
and narrated some interesting Incl
dents to which he was an eye wit
ness in France and Belgium.
The sergeant related some start
ling facts and pointed out the need
of men to keep the regular army up
to war strength. He urged the CO.
operation of the business men and
members of the Comm ercial club in
assisting him and his office to locate
Canadian aliens and "slackers."
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-28
442 ALIENS REGISTER
WITH. THE CITY CLERK

The three days registry for all
aliens in Bemidji and vicinity. aside
from German aliens who had special
DAYS set for them to register, closed
last night with 442 registered with
City Clerk Stein.
Among the aliens were a large
number of women and some children.
The latter were obliged to register If
over IA years Of age.
The names will all be forwarded
to the state auditors office at st.
Paul and made part Of the state rec
ord of aliens.
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(Rv limited PreSS)

Mankato, Feb. 28.-The entire
Home Guard company of Mankato
was today sworn in as deputy sher-
ifs, and 80 members ordered to Ma
pleton, where a Nonpartisan league
speaker, named Wilson, is reported
to be determined to hold a meeting
despite warning from the authori-
ties against holding a meeting.
The guardsmen carried full equip
ment.
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WILSON WILL NOT FURTHER
PROPAGANDA IN AUSTRIA

Washington, Feb. 2S-Despite the
apparent hopelessness of peace nego-
tiatfons on chancellor HertlingN
terms, President Wilson will make
no attempt to increase Austrian dis
content with German Junk" rule,
officials here believe.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-28
STORE BUILDING SOLD
TO EDWARD ANDERSON

A deal in business district prop
erty of interest has just been con-
summated, whereby Edward Ander-
son purchased the business building
occupied by A: Brose on Minnesota
avenue, between Third and Fourth
streets, from Charles Swedback. The
amount involved was not stated.
Mr.. Anderson bought the property
for a business investment.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-28
SILENT" LARSON PAYS VISIT
TO HIS INDIAN AGENTS

H. A. Larson, better known as
SILENT Larson, of Denver is in Be-
midi on a business visit. Mr.. Lar
son is the head of the Federal In
dian officers, of which ]. P. Brandt
of Bemidji is the head of this dis
trict.
The nom de plume "Silent' was
fastened upon Mr.. Larson because
he has so much to say.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-28
FOUR SAMMIES SENTENCED
DEATH: ASLEEP AT POSTS

Washington, Feb. 28.-Four Sam
mics in France have been sentenced
to death for sleeping at their posts.
General Pershing approved the or
der. President Wilson will review
the order before the execution.
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REP. LENROOT SHES
GAUNTLET FOR SENATORSHIP
(By United Press)

Washington, Feb. 2S.-Congress-
man Lenroot this afternoon tele-
graphed an order to Wisconsin to file
his name in nomination for United
States senator, to succeed the late
Senator Husting.
Congressman Cooper Of Wisconsin
is also men toned as another starter
in the race, but he said he would
not file
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PERSONA Non Grata.

Wiverton, Feb. 2S.-A Nonpartis-
an League speaker arrived here to-
day to arrange meeting. He was
informed by merchants that he was
PERSONA non grata and he immedi-
ately left.
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HOME GUARD
CALLED into SERVICE
! TO PREVENT Meeting
(BULLETIN)
(By United Press)

st. Paul, Feb. 2S.-Npnpartisan
League officers this afternoon denied
there was any meeting scheduled for
Mapleton, where the Mankato guards
were ordered sent.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-28
SERBIAN CABINET RESIGNS

(By United Press)
London, Feb. 28.-The. Serbian
cabinet has resigned, says a Corfu
dispatch today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-28
CLUB MEETS MARCH 4

The Woman's Study club will meet
at the home of Mrs. G.. E. Battles,
Lake Boulevard, Monday afternoon,
March a.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-28
GERMAN BATTLE FLEET
REPORTED HEADED NORTH
nv United Press)

Copenhagen, Feb. 2S.-The Ger
man fleet in the Baltic is steaming
northward, full speed, toward Fin
land, Berlin dispatch stated today.
The Denver star., 1918-08-17
PALACE OF SWEETS, NEW RACE
ENTERPRISE.

The members Of the race in Denver
who take pride in the efforts and ac-
tivities Of our own people will be pleas.
ed to learn that the business enter
prise which was formerly conducted
by Mr.. Neal Rice will remain open for
the accommodation Of former patrons
1t will be remembered that Mr.. Rice
VAS among the many young men call.
ed to the National Coiors from Denver
and left for camp with the local con.
tinoent.
The place is TO be conducted under
the name Of THE Palace Of Sweets"
in the future. by messrs. Willie and
O'NeaI Jones. two Of the city's most
popular younger members Of the race.
There is being added a new and fresh
stock Of confections, candies, etc. and
under the new management the pa
irons will find every effort will be pu,
forth to please and to satisfy. "Th-
Palace Of Sweets" is located at 273s
Welton Street, number that has beer
for some time weII-known to our PEG
Pile as place Of business for them an9
il was with considerable interest anc
satisfaction to all former patrons that
the new enterprise has been started
by the Jones' Brothers.
The announcement is made thar
only the very best ice cream. drirks
and lunches will be served and the
most polite and courteous treatment
will be accorded to all.
The Denver star., 1918-08-17
Announcement

BY answering the country's call Mr.,
Cornelius Rice, Of Rice and Rice, who
is now with the National Army. an
nounces that the parlors of Rice and
Rice have been leased to Burr Jones
who intends to give the same service
as heretofore given by US.
We also announce that the factory
will be maintained by Mr.. S. Rice,
giving the same service to orders and
soIicts the patronage Of all our old
customers and all who may have the
occasion to buy ice cream by the quart
or more. We give special rates to
churches and lodges.
Avenue. 4t.S.1I-1S
The Denver star., 1918-08-17
LOOk-IMPORTANT!

The Janitors' Protective Union No.
1854 meets the first and third Thurs
day of each month at 401 Club Build
ing, 1871 Arapahoe ST.
In all cities with organizations jani-
tors receive 4ofe more wages than un-
organized ones. A few years ago
plumbers received $500 per day. They
now receive $500, and just so with
all organized trades and common la
Dor. Unorganized labor is in keen
competition with each other for a
meager existence. Come, join and let
us help each other. 1-mo.e-10-18
The Denver star., 1918-08-17
MASoNS WILL BUY $1,000 IN LIB.
ERTY BONDS-4TH LOAN. WIN.
SPRAGUE ELECTED G. NJ.

Pueblo this week was the scene OF
he Grand Lodge session at which the
following officers were elected: VIM
Cprague. G.. NJ: John Nelson. Deputy
G. NJ: P. E Spratlin. G. Secretary;
\. L. Williams. G. Treas: ]. r. Con
zee. John Little. G.. Trustees; Chester
franklin of Kansas City, Mo, c. F. c.;
Q. B. Hill. Chm c. Jur. Trinidad next
,lace of meeting Grand Session with
tght attendance only II lodges repre-
sentef. The Grand Lodge voted to
buy 81 900 in 4th Liberty Loan Bonds.
The Denver star., 1918-08-17
Lloyd Gibson Killed

Lloyd Gibson. who formerly lived in
Denver with his aunt. Mrs. Nora Fair
banks, of East 2Sth Avenue, met with
sudden death in a railroad accident
in Chicago. This entire community
sympathizes with his mother, Mrs. Fl
Wright in the loss of her devoted son
Miss Ada Gibson and Mrs. Fairbanks
were notified by the mother.
The Denver star., 1918-08-17

Mr.. and Mrs Oglesvie Law
son are here spending a few
weeks with his parents.
The Denver star., 1918-08-17

Will all those who have had cuts
made and have taken some part in the
Special Edition kindly remit, as our
increased expense demands immedj-
ate attention? The Star did its best,
now will you respond at once?
The Denver star., 1918-08-17
RALLY
OVER
RALLY
THE
RALLY
TOP

RALLY OVER RALLY
THE TOP
California Streets. Thursday evening.
August 22nd. sis p. IN.
\ Musical Oratorical and Biblical
Drill; also Spelling Contest under the
auspices of the b. Y. p. U. We have
engaged some OF the best talent in
the city and arranged a splendid pro
gram. Come out and enjoy yourself.
Refreshments.
T. Brandon director l.. II. Rose.
president, Rev. p j. Price. pastor.
The Denver star., 1918-08-17

Ben B. Givens is reporte,
i'll at Salt Lake City.
The Denver star., 1918-08-17
FOR SALE.

An S-room. pressed brick, fully mod
ern. NEAR city. between Colfax and
18th Ave. $500. Colored American
Loan K Realty Co. Champa a55.
The Denver star., 1918-08-17
Safety First

Don't forget to attend the mason's
Annual Entertainment, Thursday
Hall. Come one, come all and have
good time.
The Denver star., 1918-08-17
FOR SALE.

1G0-acre ranch in the Dearfeld Col
ony. Price attractive for quick action.
The Colored-American Loan & Realty
Co. Champa 453.
The Denver star., 1918-08-17

Come. hear and see the popular
Marshall boys in their own entertain
ment at Scott M. e. church, Aug. 29th.
The Denver star., 1918-08-17

For Saic-5-room press brick on w
lots. modern, 240O block Williams.
Beauty. Call The CoIored Am. L. G.
Realty, Champa i55, talk to Waller.
The Denver star., 1918-08-17

Want to learn, French? Speak it al
a nation. For information call YORK
$685. e56 Emerson ST.
The Denver star., 1918-08-17

Don't forget the American Wood
men's great Outing. Oispensatior
$3.50.
The Denver star., 1918-08-17
Hal r..

UNDER NINE. JESSIE CARRIERS
SYSTEM.
Nine. J. L. eroussard. scientific
scalp specialist and hair grower. will
serve you at your home or at her Of
flee, 526 GaIapogo. Prices reasonable,
satisfaction guaranteed. Phone South
4293W. 7-27-1S.
The Denver star., 1918-08-17

To Trade-k. c. property, S3.500.o .o(
value to- trade for Denver property
Gall Colcred Am. l.. & Realty
Champa ASS.
The Denver star., 1918-08-17

peerfield Hotel-16 rooms for rent.
21so Arapahoe ST., call coiored-Ameri-
can Realty Co., Champa ass.
The Denver star., 1918-08-17
Give us your Printing. We
want to do your work
Job Printing of all kinds
NOTICE.

Stock for Harris-caIdWeIi Engineer
ing G. AirnauticaI Company will be
from market after Sept. l..
BY order of Board Of Directors.
e ETHEL CALDWELL. Sec'y
York 475SJ.
The Denver star., 1918-08-17

Jerry w. Wilson. an Odd
Fellow. formerly Of Chicago
is in Seattle. Wash in the hos
pital undergoing an operation
The Denver star., 1918-08-17
Safety First

Don't forget to attend the Mason s
Annual Entertainment, Thursday
evening. August 22nd. East Turner
Hall. Come one, come all and have a
qood time.
The Denver star., 1918-08-17
CITY
NEWS

For SaIe-sroom red press brick,
1900 block Franklin street; fully mod
ern. II you have $500 call Colored
American Loan & Realty, Champa ass
talk to Waller.
Funeral Notice Of The Douglas Under
taking Company
Smith. John Stephens. AZ years. be-
loved husband of Mrs. Grace Smith.
residence Leadville. Colo. departed
this life August 9th. Remains were re
ceived August 18th Cremation at
Riverside.
The Denver star., 1918-08-17

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Thompson
Ranks. August 5th. at 1890. 1890 East
2Sth Avenue. a bouncing 8-pOund baby
etrl. also a welcome visitor to happy
grandmother.
The Denver star., 1918-08-17

The Denver Star heard Morrison's
orchestra given an excellent CONNER
dation for their playing at the recent
reception given by Mrs. Crawford
Hill. when many millionaires from the
east and Colorado Springs were pres
ent. Classics were played bv Prof.
Morrison and Mrs. Jessie A. Zackery
sang, and received a hearty round Of
applause and fattering encourage
ment.
The Denver star., 1918-08-17

Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Manley. who
have been living in Denver for years
hav, moved to 208 Harris Street, La
Junta. where Mr. Manley will be EN-
ployed as machinist in the Santa Fl
shops. Their many friends regret Il
see them leave.