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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-01-31
81 af COUNTIES |
MADEBONE DRY BY
STATEC0MMISSI0N..
in BLANKET ORDER
(By United Press)

St. Paul, Jan. 3l.-Fifty-eight
counties of the state of Minnesota
have been ordered "bone dry. by
the Minnesota Public Safety commits
sion. There are sc counties in the
state.
This order is in effect the same.
as recently applied to Beltrami,
Clearwater, Clay and Polk counties,
and the order includes the last four
counties. ., -.
The order is to go into immediate
effect. -.
The order covers 81 additional
counties and prohibits the taking of
intoxicating liquors into any county
which is "dry" under county option
or Indian treaty and directs the sher-
iffs of these counties to confscate all
liquor found in violation of the pro-
visions.
The counties affected are: Jack,
son, Crow Wing, Cook Lake, Kilt
son, Cottonwood, ,Mahnomen, Becker,
Hubbard, Cass, Itasca,. Lyon, Kama
bee, Isanti, Chisago, Lao Hqui Parle.
Swift, Clay Roseau, Yellow Medi-
cine, Carlton, Lincoln, Polk, Doug
las, Fillmore. Rock, Mobiles, Dodge,
Kandiyohi, Murray, Otter Tail, Red
wood, Renville, Todd, Traverse.
Wantowan, Pope, Big Stone. Meek
er, Pennington, Marshall, Wadena,
Wright, Stevens, Houston, Chippe-
wa, Pine. Mile Lacs, Farfbault;
Mower. Wilkin, Grant, Anoka, Free
born. Koochiching, Beltrami, Clear
water and Aitkin. .'.:o J." -
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London, Jan. 31.-"The truth
about the American army" is
the title of long article writ
ten by Colonel Gaedke, in the
German Socialist newspaper
Bremen Zeitung.
"The enente now has pinned
it's faith entirely to American
help" says Colonel Gaedke. 1T,
therefore, is important that the
Germans know just how serious
is this American menace.
"The Americans are coming
to Europe to meet the most per-
feet instrument of war that any
age ever has seen. Can they do
it,"
"Secretary of War Baker re-
Gently told us 100000 men
were under training. With all
modesty we call his attention to
the fact that the men who still
are being trained cannot terrify
us. 1t took the English two
years to put a million men in
a battlefield which was quite
near them. The Americans.
with the handicap of distance,
cannot do better.
"How are the Americans of
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can become fit to perform the
difficult task of officers in mod

can become mt TO perform the
difficult task of officers in mod
ern war?
"What about n-commis-
stoned officers, who are so i'm
portant, for training and holding
together an army? Nothing is
complete. Everything must be
improvised. It Is an insoluble
problem.
"Of the total strength the
Americans are able to muster, 1t
has been shown that only a half
million can get to Europe. But
when? The entente leaders have
got to expect them before next
autumn-neutral observers say
six months later.
Moreover, these men will ar
rive still unframed. While per-
haps they may be useful for a
defensive, they may be consid-
cred negligible for any offensive
operations.
1.-THE greatest possible Ameri-
can military effort will be too
weak andinsignificant to make
good the loss of the Russians
and the weakening Of the Ital-
ians."
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LARGE AUDIENCE i. ::
GREETS PROF. BECK !.
ANDBEMIDJI BAND
INMIUSIC / RECITAL
Tslsnted Young Pianist Presents
Fl rrosraiIin, o'f Highest Merit in
...,.,, IL i ~. y. Mastelful Manner.
Plays With; Dash and Precision and
shows Bemidji Excellence Of
4. the Organization.

A large and appreciative audience
heard Prof. John Jacob Beck in pi-
ano recital at the Grand last eve
ming, his appearance being feat
ure of t,tlle band. musical program
presented, by the Bemidji band for
the benefit, Ola band uniform fund,
and Mr.. Beck fully lived up to the
hattering advance notices of his tai
ents and abilities.
Refreshing indeed is his freedom
from ;atfectation and his work stamp
ed him sAs one of the most promising
young pianists in the country, which
has been claimed for him by expert
L. s Family Of Musicians ...,.. r.. !, ;,
.*,% Prof. Beck Comes from muslc4
ancestry. His father, John M. Beck,
was ! musician of note. For years
he was I'm charge of a large male
chorus III: Minneapolis, an organiza-
.tion that, well known in the North
west. SIS Us The son.: after receiving his
pfelintn4ry' musical education under
the 6$rAction of his father, gradu-
Aked from the, Northwestern Con
serYatory of Music in Minneapolis
and then went to Berlin where he
took work at the Klindworth Schar-
wenka Conservatory and studied un-
der Mordtk Mayer Mahr. Upon his
returna QSthl9 country he accepted
q posHi 3 Instructor at the
Northwestern Conservatory and la
ter tpined <th teaching force of the
McPhail School in Minneapolis. Mr..
SBNeka kahaltayesaan the study of music
and at 5h4s own request appeared be-
fore the students OF the high school
ytsstSEaay: afternoon, giving q talk on
sttfS great composers and explaining
his lections as they were rendered.
The coming of Professor Beck was
in compliment to P. r.. Peterson, di-
rector''of the band, who was for sew
eral years q member of a crack band
under the leadership of Mr.. Beck 8
father and; his services were gratis.
-. Band; Heartily Greeted.
The band also gave several num-
bers and the large audience grew
enthusiastic over the showing un-
der: the. new director, the band play
ing With - dash and precision which
evidenced hard practice and insuring
{ for Bemidji> an: organization of
which itsmfghts well be proud.
: Prof. Emil Tuseth, one Of Be-
midjfs f6remost music masters, pre-
sented violin selections in his usual
finished manner.
The fsaSi Be%id3i Ri0'tss bsnd' Nov xEh}ah I'll now
boasts a membership of twenty-one
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chy Wins III Restraining
Electric CO. From, Adding
Bus-d0I, II Li9l1f Patrons

/ City Attorney Brown had little
to say, other than present the COM
pany's' contract with the city and
ask that the company comply with
the contract it had made in evident
good faith with the city. asserting II
the company could hcange It to suit
its conveniences or whIms the con-
tract wasn't worth the paper 1t was
written on. ~ - .....
: NM, In .nsts: ai:t & so1s 1soi,i29a. liz decision,
Judge stanton says: (.
:"The above entitled cause came
before the Court at Chambers In the
court house in the City Of Bemidji
In said county, on the 18th day of
November, 1917, upon an order to
show cause why temporary In
junction should not issue as prayed
for in the complaint, Mr.. Montreville
J. Brown appearing as attorney for
plaintiff in support Of said applica-
tion, and Messrs. B. J. Cramer and
e. p. Mcdonald appearing as attor-
neys for defendant in opposition,
and a motion having been made for
and on behalf of defendant for an
order of the Court discharging said
order to show cause.
:. Motion is Denied.
"Such motion Is hereby denied,
and 1t is ordered, that temporary
Injunction issue herein restraining
and enjoining The Minnesota Elec-
tric Light & Power Company from
putting into operation and effect
the following provision contained in
the schedule of rates, referred to and
set forth In the complaint herein, to-
witt ,@'t t7'
"A monthly charge Of $1.10,
! less discount of 10c II paid at
the company's Office on or be-
fore the 10th day Of the follow
ing month will be made. When
the monthly statement for cleo
tricity consumed is, equal to or
| greater than such amount, no
minimum charge will be made"
Insofar as the consumers of elec-
trio current for lighting purposes,
owning and using meters, residing
within the City of Bemidji, Beltrami
County, Minnesota, are concerned,
until the finar judgment herein"
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.SAMMIES KILLED IN
SURPRISE ATTACK
Omitted Press)
Nv + w Peg1ar

With the Americans in France,
Jan, 31.-Two American soldiers
were killed and four wounded, one
seriously, and one taken prisoner in
an enemy sortie against a small sa-
lient at 7:15 o'clock this morning,
a heavy, low lying midst aided the
Germans.
The Americans battled heroically
against superior forces and there is
evidence of bloody fighting. The en-
emy suddenly threw up an intense
barrage fire and communication was
severed. The mist prevented the
Sammies' rockets being seen and the
Americans were forced to fight with
out the aid of barrage. They fought
valiantly against the terrific numer-
.ical forces which trapped them.
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JOANlS Will AGAIN
SEEK COUNCIL SEAT

Isadore Joanis, alderman Of the
Fifth ward, whose term expires with
the coming municipal election, has
announced that he will again make
the race for his seat in the council
and his petition is being circulated.
Alderman Joanis was elected last
spring for the one-year term when
the Fifth became a part of Bemidji,
and he has been faithful and COM
petent representative Of his consti-
tuents. He should be reelected.
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The city of Bemidji, through City
Attorney NJ, J. Brown, won 9 sig
nal victory against the Minnesota
Electric Light & Power company, In
decision just issued today by Judge
C. W., Stanton in the district court.
; The ruling Of Judge Stanton means
that the company is; restrained from
increasing the expense to consumers
of light $1.10 per month, on the
allegation that it was mot an In
crease in rates: but q service
charge or ready to serve'' charge,
or whatever it may be termed Just
so the company, got the $1.10 from
each of it's patrons, 40 per cert dis
count If paid before the tenth" ETC.,
etc. 1'$tstt %t Y !.
~, The electric rates provided for I'm
the franchise of the electric, com
pany sets the limit :of ~ cents per
kilowat, and the company recently
raised to II cents from it's former
rate of 10 cents. - .','+' 49,. !4
Would Violate Contract. s.H
In the contract, or franchise, be
tween the City of Bemidji and the
company there is nothing said about
dUUlLlOud1 CudISC ~ tAO SOASAA1VAS
other than the limit set on the: price
of current. The company sought to
saddle on the extra $1.10 and the
city objected and City Attorney
Brown was instructed by the city
Ito. prepare ;injunction PRO
ceedings., The, case came before
judge Stanton for q temporary in
juIction which was granted ~ and
then the hearing on the final came
up. -. = '+> =" :, ,Hf,.> g..
The light company was represent
ed by the corporations chief attor-
ney, B. j., Cramer OF Chicago as
sisted by E. E. Mcdonald. 49, -
Chief Counsel on Job. 30
Cramer is shark" in his line
and had a collection of law books
that looked like a. public, library,
when he appeared before Judge
Stanton. He cited case after case
and quoted authorities. from all
points of the compass in the United
States, seeking to establish the right
Of the company to impose burden
on the people. Of Bemidji. ~ $,95 d
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STATE OF ! :.
AFFAIRS WHERE STATE =.
SOLDIERS ARE TRAINING
(By United Press)

st. Paul, Jan. 31.-The Minnesota
Public Safety commissi0n's g report on
camp conditions where Minnesota
soldiers are in training disclosee con-
dition not at all satisfactory to Gov-
ernor Burnquist and the others who
accompanied him on the tour of in
spection, according to the report just
made public.
The commission urges the removal
of Minnesota soldiers from Camp
Cody at Deming, N. M, unless steps
are Immediately taken to eliminate
the dust and sand evil.
The report urges the abandon
ment of Camp Pike, Ark, unless the
sick rate is reduced among Mime
sofa soldiers in training.
Camp Cody is overcrowded for
lack of tents, says the report.
Camp Cody is lighted with can
dies, continues the report.
At Camp Comp the sewerage sys-
TEN is generally inadequate. There
are not enough graduate nurses and
more are needed. There are not
enough doctors and there Is much
pneumonia.
Food is good and moral conditions
are good at Camp Cody.
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for officers? Where are they to
get 4,50O generals and staff Of
ficers? Mr.. Baker said he had
5000 officers Of all ranks in
April, but now has 10000.
"That is truly an American
masterpiece Of accomplishment
to sew epaulettes on 100000
and call them officers. Does Mr..
Baker imagine, that these gen.
tlemen in six, nine or II months
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WASHINGTON SEES IMPORTANCE
IN EUROPEAN STRIKE RIOTS
(By United Press)

IBy UHlCeu FTeSHJ
Wash lington, Jan. 31.-Officials
are refusing comment, but believe
important events are impending in
the Central Empires.
The strikes in Germany and Aus
tria, uprising against the govern
ment in Austria-Hungary, revolt of
the Czechs and Socialists in the
Austrian army and destruction of
vast amounts Of war supplies in both
countries, all are regarded with sat
isfaction and suspicion considered
unusual.
The Teutons allow only so much
news to get past the borders.
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NEW RULING MAKES MANY OF
REJECTED ACCEPTABLE TO q. s,
(By United rPressJ,

= < tBy .UHILeu 1IeeeIT
Washington, Jan. 31.-Provost
Marshal Crowder today announced
changes in physical requirements,
whereby thousands rejected under
tho rst regulations are now accept
able. He intends to hold for serv-
ice all registered men except those
whose deformities make them abso-
lutely untitled for any service. If
physically unfit they will be used
for special work.
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Drug Stores Unaffected.

st. Paul, Jan. 31.-Desp1te the
new order of the Public Safety COM
mission, drug stores may import in
toxicants into their counties for sale
under the laws previously prescribed.
3HsiOf thu add itiosal .54 counties or
dered "bone ;;'all were previous
ly dry under county. option or In
dian treaty The new, order only
prohibits importation into these
counties. :
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NOBODY MISSING"IS
WIRE FROM "TnEBOYS'

The Pioneer late yesterday after.
noon received the following from
the squad that left at noon for Du
luth to be forwarded to training
camps:
Daily Pioneer,
Bemidji, MINI.
Grand Rapids, Jan. 3d.
We're on our way. Nobody
missing. Everybody happy.
Thanks for sendoff.
THE BOYS.
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CHARITIES HARD HIT
BY CLOSING ORDER;
LIVING WAGES CUT
(By United Press)

Chicago, Jan. 31.-The burden of
the closing order of Garfield is fall
ing heavily upon the charities Or
ganizations in this city. 1t is esti-
mated that 10 per cent more skilled
workers will apply for charity be-
cause wages lag far behind living
costs.
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Cities in Siege

Amsterdam, Jan. 31.-The Ham
burg Echo, Socialist, claims the
commanding officer of the Hamburg
sector has declared a state of siege
Of the Hamburg, Altoona and War
mock districts. News is unconfirmed.
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POSTAL COMMITTEE FAVORS
INCREASES FOR POSTAL SERVICE
(By United Press)

Washington, Jan. 31.-The postal
committee today recommended to
the house a wage increase from 10
to 20 per cent for practically all
postal employees.
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FLOODS ABATING
INV .IYnifod proHS1

~ Cleveland, O., Jan. ,31.-Floods
are abating throughout Ohio and
danger is -lessened. Property loss Is
now estimated at 100000.
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COPIES OF GERMAN PAPERS
TELL OF STRIKE SPREAD
(By United Press)

(By 'Unlted PTeBBJ
Copenhagen, Jan. 31.-COpies of
the Germania declare the strike in
Germany is still growing. Minis
ter of the Interior Wallraff contin-
ues his refusal to negotiate with the
workers.
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GILES MOTHER DIES

Bueford NJ. Gle received a tele-
gram from Richland Center, Wis,
today announcing the death Of his
mother, Mrs. James F.. Gle. He will
leave this evening for Richland Gen.
ter to attend the funeral.
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RAILROADS ARE HELPLESS
(By United Press)

Washington, Jan. 31.-Deep snow
on some tracks and torrential streams
washing out are making some of
the national railroads almost help
less.
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Firms Make ESCAPE.

,o Firms Make Escape. ~, =, t., :,
government leaders have escaped to-
concentrating.
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Rovo|ution,Not.
..StrikI'jD.,,,,v View
From Berlin
nv T1nitod PrasS)

10y UuILou FToSS)
Geneva, Jan. 31.-Newspaper dis
patches today report serious con-
ficts between soldiers and strikers
in Germany. In some cases the
troops refused to fire upon the strik-
ers. '.s.
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WILL LIFT THE CENSOR
INV Unified PreSSl

New York, Jan. 31.-Major Fred
erick Palmer, censor with General
Pershing promises absolute open
ness of reports when the Samm1es
actually begin fighting.
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TrouhlA in Berlin:

Amsterdam, Jan. 3l.-A semi-of-
fetal dispatch today says there Is no
news of any serious strike move
ment except in Berlin.
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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-07-26
Yesterdays Games
AMERICAN LEAGUE

AMERICAN LEAGUE
Boston st lineage 900 900 1913 x; q e. .
Chicago .... O1O OO1 O2x-4 9 0
Batteries-Hays and Schang; Rus
sci and Schalk.
An 81 600 aSo 900 900 900 oo1F Il T. T. q .
Washington
st. Louis
900 900 900 900 1000 I
Batteries-Johnson and Ainsmith:
Sotheran, SEVERED and Nnnemaker.
At Detroit r. H. E.
Philadelphia. =. 21O 600 00O-3 z 1
Detroit ....... 002 120 11x-7 Is 3
Batteries-Perry, Adams; Puelsins,
Dauss, Stanage.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
At Brooklyn Ri. E.
Pittsburg ...... 900 600 1000 L 2
Brooklyn ...... 006 020 2Ox-10 II
Bateries-Slapnicka and Blackwell,
Schmidt; Grimes and M. Wheat.
At New York R.HE.
First Game.
St.Lcuis. ....... 600 900 1912 2
New York. O0l 100 O0x-3 9
Observation-Disclosures Sherdell, Con
tales; Oatmey, Rariden.
Second Game.
st. Louis. ...... 900 010 001-2 Z 2
New York. 900. O01 020 0Ox-3 9 1
Batteries-Anes, Doak; Gonzales
Perritt.
At Philadelphia r. H. e.
First Game.
Chicago .... OLA 900 600 5 II 2
Philadelphia. -. 600 040 00x-1O IA 3
Batteries-Douglas. Carter, Walker
O'Farrell; Watson, Adams.
Second Game.
Chicago .... 80 021 1912 -
Philadelphia .. 900 O03 300 II 2
Batteries - Hendrix, Douglass and
O'Farrell; Davis. Oeschaeger, Burns.
At Boston R. H. E.
First Game.
Cincinnati 600 100 100 900 "a 13 3
Boston. OO1 900 O01 900 % 3
Batteries--Fuller, Wingo; Ragan,
Second Game.
Cincinnati. 900. 201 200 000--5 II l
Boston .... 900 900 600 Z ;
Batteries-Jo hnson, Allen; George,
Henry.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-07-26
BIGGEST BATTLE Of
s. A. |. SEASON
EXPECTED SATURDAY

One OF the greatest baseball battles
Of the present S. A. l. season Is ex-
pected Saturday when the Simplex ag-
gregation meets the National Auto
matics in the second game OF the
double bill
In the first part Of the bill the NAL
leable-Pennsy will meet the Jenkins
Vulcan crew and in this game a hot
battle is also expected. With Sturm
back on the mound for the Jenkins
bunch and Runnels probably dealing
them out for the Malleables, a hurler's
duel should result.
The Simplex will have their old re-
liable pitcher. Minner. on the mound
for them and Hawekotte will be shoot
ing them across for the Natco.
A few weeks ago these two teams
met and Minner came out on top In
the pitchers duel. but the first Of the
season. Hawekotte had the lucky
breaks and he won so this game will
decide who will hold the top position,
for while at least, and who must be
contented with a close second.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-07-26
WOMAN PRESS AGENT
IS DOING WAR BIT

Mrs Leila H. Mead, director Of pub
licity for the Inness Chautauqua band,
is one of the many women who are
releasing a man for war service by
taking a position that has been for
merly held by men. Mrs. Mead claims
to be the first woman in the United
States to be publicity representative
for an organization like the Inness
band. She was in Richmond for a
short time Friday
Il believe l can do my part toward
winning the war by helping in the
business world" Mrs. Mead said.
There are any number of women who
can keep the home fires burning and
knit. but many Of them have not had
the business experience that will en-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-07-26

Wooden schooners will be construct
ed by the Anclote Ehpbuilding Co.,
Tarpon Springs, Fla, organized with
shipyard site on the Ancolte River
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-07-26

A 100000 ss-manufactNring plant
will be built by the Brentwood Glass
Manufacturing Co., Brentwood, Tex,
organized by Birmingham, Fort Worth
and Tulsa manufacturers.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-07-26
Rumanian Peasants Giuen
Land They Occupy
(By Associated Press.)

LONDON, July 26.-The Rumanian
press bureau today received dispatch
from Jassy, the present capital OF
Rumania, saying that King Ferdinand
has ordered apportionment of land
among the peasants who occupy it.
This action is in conformity with the
law of 1917 and vast estates will now
be divided among the peasants.
PARIS, July 26. - The Rumanian
press bureau says that according to
the Spanish embassy's doctor at Con
stantinople. who was charged with ex
amining the Rumanian prisoners in
the camps in Turkey, fifty percent OF
the Rumanian prisoners have died
from typhus.