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The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-04-24
WHAT CAN WE OFFER =.
OUTING PARTY OF $50?
QUERY OF F. S. LYCAN

What has Bemidji to offer party
of about $50 men, representatives OF
the Lincoln National Life Insurance
company, and their wives and fam
lilies on their annual outing this
summer? That's. what Lewis Hart,
state agent, would like to know #
Information is sought from the
Ten Thousand Lakes of Minnesota
Association and as Bemidji Is a
member of the association this city
naturally receives an inquiry, as do
all other cities that are members, to
give reasons why the insurance men
should spend their annual outing In
Bemidji this year. ~
The man responsible for the in
terest taken in the Ten Thousand
Lakes association In Be 'dji is
Frank s. Lycan, proprietor OF the
Markham. He is the chap that be-
came interested and induced others
to become interested. 1t is a move
ment to bring tourists and summer
visitors to Minnesota this year and
the first shot out cf the box Mr.. Ly-
can gets a letter asking what Be-
midji can offer in the way of ac-
commodations and recreation for
$50 Give ones' and their families
on an annual outing. And it would
seem that Bemidji should lend it's
fullest cooperation to secure these
visitors and help Mr.. Lycan make a
aport that will induce the party to
spend their outing in Bemidji.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-04-24
NYMORE YOUNGSTERS
KNOW ABOUT WAR

Don't anyone think those Lincoln
school youngsters in the Fifth ward
do not know what this war is about
nor what is going to be done, and
this was aptly demonstrated this
forenoon during tho talk to the
youngsters by Rev. Whitby, pastor
of the Baptist church, who was ex-
planning what the salvage drive for
the Red Cross meant.
Rev. Whitby drew a cross on the
blackboard during his explanation
and then asked:
what is this?"
RED Cross chorused the enthu-
siastic patriots.
"What are we going to get the
Junk for?" was the next question.
.'Red Cross" again chorused the
youngsters.
what will the Red Cross do with
the money!" was the next question.
j.. Bang, went, the bunch. =:
Lick the kaiser, 3" yelled much
Interested youngster, accompanied
by vociferous accord.
Mrs. F. T. Beaver, Mrs. 0. H.
Manaugh, Rev. Whitby and Rev.
Hanscom visited the grades today,
the pastors explaining the salvage
drive. Tomorrow, Rev. l.. P. War
ford, president of the Red Cross, will
speak to the high school.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-04-24

that a record was ON file of the
mouthy pro-Kaiserites and that such
had to stop and do so instanter or
there would be action taken. He
mentioned two names, in his re-
marks, and didn't mince words one
moment. He stated there were good
and loyal citizens in Wilton and that
they would be. protected to the ex-
tent of the law if there were any
more yelled threats or any utterance
traitors, =,
Another Warning.
And after he had completed, when
the meeting was through, DR.. Pal
mer, told Mrs. Hayes that while he
had respect for her and her husband,
she would have to cut out her meet
ings, and that in Beltrami county
hereafter there would not be allowed
any political or, whatever kind of
meetings 1t was chosen to term them.
in the church of the county, and
that an order to that effect would be
issued today. He also called her at
tention to the scurillous article
written by her to the New Times,
radical Socialist sheet, in which
she distorted so-called riot in Be-
midi, when the outraged citizen
ship arose and swept the~I. w. w.
seditionists from the city. He also
informed her that stenographic re-
ports had been obtained from the
meetings at which young Lewis had
spoken and that he had the dope
on affairs all around and that pa
tience had become exhausted after
warnings to cease anti-American
program and intrigue had been ig-
Literature Confscated.
Dr.. Palmer ordered that a lot Of
books and 2, literature which the
young Socialist had for sale, ssconfls-
Gated. There was one entitled 1.-THE
Theoretical Syster," by Karl Marx.
the noted radical; books entitled
"The Militant Poletariat," others
entitled "The Roots of Philosophy
and still others, used in spreading
unrest and treason to the govern
ment. When they were taken 'by
Officer Brandt the youth asked that
they be taken care4of as they belong
ed to 1.-The state Organization"
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-04-24
DAY OF NIFTY STYLES
FOR MEN HAS PASSED

New York, April 24.-The days Of
the male clothing Stacker" are
numbered, according to Charles F.
Wetzel, president of the National
Association of Merchant Tailors of
America, who sent out an appeal to
the tailors of the country to elimin-
ate all unnecessary embellishments
on mems clothing. The appeal fol-
lowed a visit of Mr.. Wetzel to the
commercial economy board of the
council of national defense at Wash
ington.
"The day for nifty styles has
passed." said Mr.. Wetzel, "and it
behooves every man in this country
who wishes to help the government
in conservation measures, and at the
same time to be well dressed, to see
to it that only garments made along
lines Of the utmost simplicity are
worn" ~
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-04-24
Ninth Sets. Record.

MINI eapolis, April 4.-Start1ng
late and finishing early, the Ninth
Federal Reserve district, which cons
prises Minnesota, North Dakota,
South Dakota, northern Michigan
and northern Wisconsin, are over the
top and through with solicitation for
the Third Liberty Loan, while the
United States as whole with 3d.
O0O, 900 900 to raise has raised ST.
,596,709 OO0.'s =@
The nationwide campaign will not
close until May 4, and both city and
district committee men predict the
country will go over the top with a
big lead. But meanwhile the Ninth
district, which did not open it's cam
paign until April 15, while other
districts opened April 6, is in ahead.
s Per Capita Honors Claimed.
Z The district, with. leadership for
speed now recorded in a $140,O00,-
900 total, stands as, a live competi-
tor for other honors. It's per capita
sales, estimated at 20 per cenV will,
it is believed, top every other dis
trict, and it's 4,O45 communities that
have earned honor flags by oyersub-
scribing will, it is expected, out
number, relative to population, the
honor communities of any other dis
trict. -, - a.~- - r..
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-04-24
w. W. uTERATUREE
SEIZED AT LAKE SHORE
! -. HOTEL BY THE POLICE

! Chief of Police Ripple and four
of tie Fourth Minnesota
Infantry, this morning paid a visit
to the Lake shore hotel, upon fire.
quent reports that the hotel was
hot bed Of I. w. W.ism and a hang
out for others of their -ilk.
+ The chief and three of the guard
searched the hotel and came away
with a large quantity of I. w. w.
literature and papers devoted to sabo-
tage and other destructive propa-
ganda of the Wreckers. This, was
gathered in nearly every room. in
the place and not another newspaper
of any description was found, ex-
cept the 4. w. w. stuff ...,.,-..%,.s w.
81 It. has been. reported, says the
chief, that whenever an I. w. W.
landed in Bemidji he always made
directly for the place visited. The
papers and literature will he gone
through before any action is taken.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-04-24
BIG PATRIOTIC FILM :: 7: !:
FOR RED CROSS CHAPTER
BENEFIT NEXT TUESDAY

= The Beltrami chapter of the Red
Cross is to again be the beneficiary
of substantial financial aid, Mrs.
Fred Brinkman, Of the management
of the Rex theater, having booked a
return engagement of that celebra-
ted film, "The Man Without a Coun-
try, which has been turned COM
.pIetely oyer!sto the Red Cross chap
ter to do with as suits its fancy.
The film has been secured for next
Tuesday, April 80, and every por-
,tion Of the receipts, except the ad-
vertising, will go to the! Red Cross
chapter. :ss.. - F,t ~ -. -.
The details of this big benefit will
be given later. ~ sy>-. aa3 12.~
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-04-24
AUTO OUTPUT FACES .
FURTHER REDUCTION

Washington, April 24.-Leading
representatives of the automobile
industry came here to discuss with
the fuel administration and the war
industries board further curtail-
ment in the manufacture of pleasure
cars.
The curtailment, if made effec-
tive, would restrict the manufacture
of pleasure cars to about Is per
cent of the normal production.
A 80 per cent reduction already
has been made operative. 80
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-04-24
BURN0UIST DEGREES
FRIDAY HALF HOLIDAY

E St. Paul. April 24.-Governor
Burnquist has issued a formal state
ment ordering cessation of business
at / p. M. Friday following designa-
tion of the day as Liberty day 10y
President Wilson.
AS governor, he directs that all
state departments close for the half
day and requests that similar action
be taken by city and county officials.
Further, the governor urges that
wherever possible stores and all 9TH
er public places close at least part OF
the day Friday and that people ev-
erywhere, whether in city or coun-
try districts, join in appropriate
ceremonies.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-04-24
new SPURRIER HOTEL
TO OPEN SATURDAY

The New Spurrier hotel at Pine
River will be formally opened Sat-
urday, April 27. Bemidji is being
advised of this through the columns
of the Pioneer and by the distribu-
ton of colored dodgers.
The management has completed
arrangements for a great celebra-
ton and expects to draw from the
surrounding country and cities.
Daniel DeLury, H. I. Davy and Mark
Wool1ey will occupy the program as
speakers:
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-04-24
CHILDREN'S MATINEE AT
REX THEATER TOMORROW

. Owing to a misprint in the
bills circulated by the Rex
theater for the special chill
dren's matinee tomorrow after
noon, when "The Zeppelin's
Last Raid" will be shown,
the hour was given as 3:15
o'clock for the accommodation
of the little folks, at 10 cents
each.
The hour should have been
Ais o'clock and not 3:15
o'clock, the time being set af-
ter school hours.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-04-24
ABOUT s35,O|lD
Will BElMIDJI
GO over R TOP
IN BOND SALE.
Total Checked to Date
$153, ,450, With Reports /.
et TO Be Made.
NINTH DISTRICT STARTS
LATE; FINISHES FRS!
Goes Over Its Quota With
Rush; Is First to Wire ,
Its Victory.

II The following is a summary of the
subscriptions to the Third Liberty
Loan to date, which records all sub :
scriptions which have passed through
the hands Of the secretary OF the ex-
ecutive committee. This report COW
ers not only the cards made payable
through the banks Of the city but
also subscriptions made through the
CrookstOn Lumber company, the M.
& ]. railway and other corporate
companies that have adopted a%sys-
TEN Of the same being paid through
the corporate companies, but they
have reported the several subscrip-
tions thus received to the ward
committees: & se ". Z ss.s @ :.
First ward-G. NJ. Tor Is i. :
rance, chairman, 100 sub & -
2 scriptions totaling .=.....$31,S5
Second ward-A. T.. Carlson, 81 r 4 w.
chairman, l73 subscrip-
tions totaling L. :. IT, $50
Third ward-Charles S. Car
ter, chairman, 134 sub y.
scriptions tota1ing .:..... lO;95c
Fourth ward Eugene Ber- e. i. *T T
man. chairman, 244 sub
scribers totaling 80. 54,550
Fifth ward-J. = l.. Elwell, ::
chairman, and to include '.,st :. t'
employees of Crookston Co. - .>;-..> 5-s.> :,
and M. 81. shops, without -
@ regard To- residence, AT
subscribers totaling 81. .:.~. $3.50
The combined total shows 1,21S
supscrihers and a subscription of
IS is.3, ,45O. The amount q subscribed
.ilhasomewnat exceed this amount
as asome of the citizens who sub
scrfbed through corporate companies
did not report their subscriptions to
the ward committee. ?.
IA The quota of Bemidji was $120.-
900. sz.1 S;3%s. ..,.S -, 49,
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-04-24
CHICAGO'S CABARETSsD DIE
WITH COUNCIL OUTGOING

Chicago, April "a. ChicagO's
cabarets were snuffed out just before
the old council died and the new one
took hold Mayor Thompson had
until the evening meeting Of the old
city council to veto the anti-cabaret
measure He allowed the measure
to become a law without his, sigma
ture. It becomes effective May. <
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-04-24
West | fI'Ont / Is
Again Ablal.z;eI|';
Resumed !
(By United Press

Following an intense artil-
lery bombardment, covering
practically the entire British
front from south Of the Ypres
to south ofs the Somme, Hinden-
burg has apparently resumed
the west front offensive drive
against Amiens. The Ger
mans are attacking between
the Somme and Avre, ghtly
less than 10 miles apart.
Between these rivers, the
Germans in their last drive
penetrated within 10 miles Of
Amiens. ,..s. s;ss:
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-04-24
TOWNLEY SHES AT
PRO-GERMAN' EPITHET
(By United Press)

St. Paul, April 24.-President
Townley Of the Nonpartisan league
today denied Senator Sherman's
statement on the floor Of the United
States senate that Townley was pro-
German and the league financed by
German money.
Townley says he will sue Sherman
for libel If the statements are re-
peated off the senate floor.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-04-24
GAS COMPANY MOVES
ITS BUSINESS OFFICE

The Bemidji Gas company has
moved it's offices into the building
formerly occupied by the Anderson
Second Hand store on Minnesota av-
enue. two doors north of the Given
Hardware store, where offices have
been maintained.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-04-24
WILSON SIGNS BILL
TO PUNISH SABOTAGE

Washington, April 24.-President
Wilson has signed the sabotage bill
carrying penalties of $4,000 and 80
years imprisonment for destruction
of war materials or interference with
war industries.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-04-24
ED RIPPLE NOW CORPORAL

A letter received. tody from Ed
Ripple, brother to Chief Ripple, and
until enlistment a member of the
Pioneer mechanical force, tells of his
promotion to corporal Of Company
c., Forty-third engineers, railroad
regiment. He is now at Camp Uni
versity, Washington, D. G. ,..>'
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-04-24
j, S. SUPERCuN
READY; OFFICERS
KEEP SILENCE
(By United Press)

Philadelphia, April 24.-Samuel
Vauclain, president Of the Baldwin
Locomotive works, today announced
that the greatest engine Of destruc-
ton yet produced in artillery is
ready.
1t is believed this means that Am
erica's super-gun is ready. Govern
ment officials refuse to comment.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-04-24
EVERY GOPHER COUNTY
WEN! "0VER THE TOP"
(By United Press J

Minneapolis, April 24.-Every
county in Minnesota oversubscribed
it's Liberty Loan quota, headquarters
for the Ninth Federal Reserve dis
trict announced today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-04-24
TWO AVIATORS LOST LIVES AT
CALL FIELD. PLANE IN FLAMES

Wichita Falls, Tex, April "a
Lieutenant Warner and Cadet Cry
er were burned to death at Call field
when their aeroplane burst into
flames and fell.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-04-24
HOLLAND is BELIEVED
TO BE BACKING UP
(RY United Pressl

Washington, April 24.-Holland is
believed to- be making concessions
to prevent war with Germany. Ger
many. demanded badly needed gra-
vel and other materials from Hol-
land. E~ .-
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-04-24
ANOTHER JOINS CLUB

Another member was added to
Ripple's automobile club this morn
ing, paying the customary SIS initia-
tion fee. 81, =. '.y - ..,z.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-04-24
AUSTRIAN MUNITIONS
PLANTS Are DESTR DYED
!. lRy United Pressl

Zurich April 24-t is reported
here thatatwo large Austrian powder
factories at Glazenbach have been
blown up with: numerous casualties.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-04-24
PLAN TO SWITCH TITLE BOUT j.
+, ~ TO THE EVENING OF JULY 8
.<pu 11r;+adSsprossl5 I

w. (By. United Press)
! St. Paul, April "a. 1t is planned
to switch the Willard Fulton fight to
the evening Of July 8, instead Of
holding it July T.. -..-!. s- -s = 5.si;e7
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-04-24
MORE SHIPPING CONTRACTS
(By United Press)

Washington, April 24.-The En-
ergency Fleet corporation has let the
contracts for 29 more vessels, aggre-
eating over 250,0OO tons.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-04-24
WON'T PUSH RESOLUTION
s(Bv United Press)

~ lVby UuIC1U II6SSI
Washington, April >24.-1ts%s is
learned definitely that Senator King
will not push his resolution asking
that war be declared against Bull
garia and Turkey.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-04-24
SAILORS DECLARE TWO TEUTON
DESTROyERS SUNK IN BATTLE

London, April 24.-A sailor par
ticipating in the Zeebrugge attack
declared two German destroyers were
sunk, one in the harbor and one
alongside the Mole.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-04-24
Haig's Daily Report.

! London, April 24.--GeneraI Haig
this morning reported strong Ger
man attacks were progressing this
morning on a nine-mile front di-.
.rectly east, of Amiens. At the same
time, another enemy assault was un-
der way in the Albert sector. north
of the Somme to the junction of the
British and French lines, south of
the Somme on a. front OF Is miles. ..
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-04-24

GERMAN TRIPLANE DOWN 4.
Paris, April 24.-(OfficiaD-A
German triplane was downed and
three of the crew imprisoned in last
nights air raid over Paris. The raid
was frustrated.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-04-24
FRENCH WARN AGAINST NEW
GERMAN PEACE OFFENSIVE
.:(Rv United Press).

..(By United Press).
Paris, April 24.-It is expected
that Germany will soon launch an
other peace offensive and French
leaders are warning against 1t.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-04-24
French Report Fighting,

H. French Report Fighting.
Paris, April "a Official Ter
rife German bombardment between
the Sommes and Avre rivers. Hard
fighting in the Albert sector also re-
ported. zzS, 5.s. 1, ~ = - - ~.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-15
cHAPTER ~.
'Into the Trench"

The next morning the draft was in
spected by u general, and we were
assigned to different companies. The
boys in the brigade had nicknamed
this general Old Pepper, and he GER
talnly earned the sObrlquet. l was as
signed to b company with another
American named Stewart.
For the next ten days we "rested,"
repairing roads for the Trenches, drill
ing, and digging bombing trenches.
One morning we were informed that
we were going up the line, and our
march began.
It took us three days to reach re-
serve billets-each days march bring
ing the sound of the guns nearer and
nearer. At night, way or in the dis
lance we could see their flashes, which
lighted up the sky with a red glare.
Against the horizon we could see
numerous observation balloons or "sau-
sages" as they are called.
On the afternoon Of the third days
march 1 witnessed my first alrplane
DeluB SucllEus n luIlAA run luIouBn mt
and I gazed in awe. The airplane was
making wide circles In the air, while
little puffs of white smoke were burst
ing all around II. These puffs appeared
like tiny balls Of cotton while after
each burst could be heard a dull
'plOp." The sergeant Of my platoon
Informed us that 1t was a German air
plane and 1 wondered how he could tell
from such a distance because the plane
seemed like a little black speck in the
sky. l expressed my doubt as to
whether Il was English, French or Ger.
man. With a look Of contempt he fur
Their informed us that the allied anti
aircraft shells when exploding emitted
white smoke while the German shells
gave forth black smoke, and, as he ex-
pressed It, ut must be an Allemand be-
cause u pOm-pOms r Smelling, and
I know our batteries are not of their
bally nappers and are certainly not
strafeing our own planes, and another
piece Of advice-don't chuck your
weight about until you've been up the
line and learnt something"
l Immediately quit "chucking my
weight about" from that time on.
: Just before reaching reserve blllets
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-15
APT ~.
I Go to Church.

Upon enlistment we had identity
disks Issued to us. These were small
disks Of red fiber worn around the neck
by means of a string. Most Of the Tom
niles also used a little metal disk which
they wore around the left wrist by
means Of a chain. They had previous
" figured It out that II their heads
we're blown Off, the disk on the left
wrist would identify them. If they lost
their left arm the disk around the neck
would serve the purpose, but If their
head and left arm were blown Off, no
one would care who they were, so II
did not matter. On one side Of the
disk was inscribed your rank, name,
number and battalion, while on the
other was stamped your religion.
G. Of E., meaning Church Of Eng
land X. c., Roman Catholic; W., Wes'
leyan; p, Presbyterian; but If you
happened to be an atheist they left 1t
blank, and just handed you a pick and
shovel. On my disk was stamped @. of
e. This is how l got IT.: The lieuten-
ant who enlisted me asked my religion.
/ was not sure of the religion Of the
British army, so 1 answered, "oh, any
old thing" and he promptly put down
Q. Of 70.
Now, Just imagine my hard luck. Out
Of Eve religions I vas unlucky enough
to pick the only one where church
parade was cOmpulsoryI
The next morning was Sunday. /
was sitting In the billet writing home
to my sister telling her Of my wonder
full exploits while under fre-all re-
cruits do this. The sergeant major put
his head In the door of the billet and
shouted: 20. Of r. outside for church
parade -
kept on writing. Turning to me, In
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-15
CHAPTER u.-cOntlnusd.

The greatest shock a recruit gets
when he arrives at his battalion in
France is to see the men engaging In a
"cOotie" hunt. With an air OF con-
tempt and disgust he avoids the COM
pany Of the older men, until a couple
OF days later, in a torment of itching,
he also has to resort to a shirt hunt,
or spend many a sleepless night Of
misery. During these hunts there are
lots Of pertinent remarks banded back
and forth among the explorers, such
as, "Say, Bill. I'll swap you two little
ones for a big one" or, i've got a
black one here that looks like Kaiser
Bill"
One sunny day In the frOnt-line
trench, I saw three officers sitting out
side Of their dugout ("cOOties" are no
respecters Of rank I have even noticed
a suspicious uneasiness about a certain
~well-known general), one of them was
a major, two of them were exploring
their shirts, paying no attention to the
occasional shells which passed over
head. The major was writing a letter f;
every now and then he would lay aside
his w%ritlng-pad, search his shirt for a
few minutes, get IN inspiration, and
then resume writing. At last he fin
ished his letter and gave 1t to his run
ner." l was curious to see whether he
was writing to IN insect firm. so when
the runner passed me 1 engaged him
in conversation and got a glimpse at
the address on the envelope. 1t was
addressed to Miss Alice Somebody, in
London. The runner" informed me
that Miss Somebody was the majors
sweetheart and that he wrote to her
every day. Just imagine 1t, writing a
love letter during a ~"cOOtle" hunt; but
such is the creed of the trenches.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-15

a loud voice, he asked, "Empey, aren't
you G. of E.P
l answered, "Yep."
In an angry tone, he commanded,
Don't you yep me. Say, Yes, ser
geant major"
II did so. Somewhat Modified, he
ordered, "Outside for church parade"
1 looked up and answered, II am
not going to church this morning."
He said, "Oh, yes, you arer'
I answered, "Oh, no, I'm not"-But
l went.
We lined up outside with rifles and
%bayonets, 100 rounds of ammunition,
wearing our tin hats, and the march
to church began. After marching about
Eve kilOs, we turned off the road into
an open field. At one end of this field
the chaplain was standing In a Timber.
We formed n semicircle around him.
Overhead there was a black speck cir
cling round and round in the sky. This
was a German Fokker. The chaplain
had a book in his left hand-left eye
on the book-rlght eye on the alrplane.
We TOmmles were lucky, we had no
books, so had both eyes on the air
plane.
After church parade we were
marched back to our billets, and played
football all afternoon.