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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-08
BEMIDJl RESIDENTS
WARNED AGAINST
~ ~. ,>'' -:
BOARDING; PENALTY

According to H. e. Reynolds, fed
~eral food administrator for Beltrami
county, there are several residents
of Bemidji who have boarded flour
and sugar and have a supply on hand
much greater than is necessary for
their ordinary consumption, and in
view of that fact, Mr.. Reynolds is
sues the following notice: u
~ "All persons having more
than 80 days supply Of flour or
=. sugar on hand should at once
place the surplus in the hands of
a wholesale house or other dis
tributor where it may be dis
tributed according to present re-
quirements. ~. b H..
= "A person having more than
a 80 days. supply on hand viii :,
r be- considered as boarding, (.
which carries with it q fine of p
:, $4,000 or two years in prison. ."
Mr.. Reynolds says he does not de.
sire to be obliged to take any dras-
tic action to remedy this condition
but that he has the information con
cerning certain residents in Bemidji
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-08
LISTS OF ALIENS
Will BE PRINTED
TO CHECK FRAUDS
OF ILLEGAL VOTING
State Authorities Taking Steps to
Prevent Wholesale Practice
Throughout Minnesota.
BEMIDJI ALSO AFFECTED;
fFFRST PAPERS NO PRIVILEGE
M.lg Mistake Initial Naturalization TIC !
PRpers as Giving Them Right ! # Il
:.fSSsz to Ballot. -
BEMIDJI ALSO AFFECTED;
fFFRST: PAPERS NO PRIVILEGE

!. Like in many other cities, towns
and villages Of Minnesota, :Bemidji
has many residents who have been
exercising their vote at the polls
when they will still subjects of for
eign governments, and some of them
have been posing as directors OF
political affairs when they were no
more entitled to do so than the sui
tan of Sulu, -. -. ,.
But, the recent registry of aliens,
ordered by the government, is going
to stop this practice, and in several
instances the state authorities are
going after the offenders. 49," /
Wrong Impression.
h Many who have taken out their
first papers seem to have been labor
ing under the belief that they were
entitled to vote by having done so.
That is not so. The declaration OF
intent to become a citizen does not
give them one particle of right to
vote. They must have completed
their citizenship: and become full
ledged citizens. Hereafter, the list
of aliens registered in Bemidji will
be printed and made available for
Judges at all. elections to be held in
the future. In this manner, the list
Of "who is who' will be used as
guidance to precent illegal voting in
the nation, state, county and city
elections. E,. .
sss, Move Statewide.
List of aliens registered. under d.
-rection Of the Minnesota Public
Safety commission will be printed by
counties and by city wards for use
in preventing illegal voting. The
first lists:.Will be printed for ST.. Paul,
which has its primary election, this
mont Proposition to: publish the
lists in newspapers were voted down
by the commission yesterday, and S.
Y. Gordon, state. expert printer, Is
obtaining estimates. on printing the
lists for use by election judges.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-08
HUNGRY GERMANS
FILL SWITZERLAND
(By United Press)

Zurich Switzerland, March s.
Hungry Germans are filling Switzer-
land to overflowing. Down here 1t
is hard to get square meal, rich
Germans sending their families to
Switzerland for the duration of the
war. Others send their families here
periodically, while others send their
children here to board with thrifty
farmers and gardeners.
Last summer, outing trains brought
800 to 500 children into Switzerland
encouraged by Germany. The picnic
season was over long ago but the
children are still here. eating the
bread sent from the United States
which passed the submarines that
their fathers man. Former King
Constantine and many Greeks reside
here.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-08
TEXAS HOUSE PASSES Bill
-" TO LEGISLATE STATE DRY

Austin, Texas, March S.-The
state of Texas took a step nearer
statewide prohibition when the low
er house of the legislature passed
finally the statutory prohibition bill
prohibiting the sale or manufacture
Of spurious or malt liquors contain
ing intoxicants, and shipment into
the state of liquors except for scien-
tific, mechanical or sacramental pur-
poses. The dill now goes to the
senate, where favorable action is pre-
dicted by prohibition leaders.
, The governors vice bill has gone
to the chief executive for his sigma
ture. The bill making it peniten-
tiary offense to sell liquor to soldiers
and sailors also has been passed.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-08
BEMIDJI BAND GIVES ANOTHER
HIGHLY ENJOYABLE CONCERT

The band gave a well attended
concert last night in the Grand thea
ter, the proceeds to- go toward pur-
chasing new instruments for the band
and other needed equipment.
The band showed by it's playing
that it is continuing to improve un-
der the leadership Of Director P. r.
Peterson and every number was
greatly enjoyed. = >.% ~
Miss Ida Virginia Brown sang two
selections and, as usual, received
hearty recognition for her work.
A boys choir of eight voices also
added to the interest of the splendid
program. :'":, - .~,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-08

Billets for soldiers who fight on the
western front can be anywhere. But
the strangest place that any fighter
had to put up for the night on the
fighting lines is shown in this British
official photograph. A great concrete
tank which turned over in a bonn.
bardment is being utilized by the Tom
mics and they have made a real cozy
home Of the huge cylinder. They are
shown here going in for rest. The
picture is an excellent reminder Of
the old lady who lived in a shoe with
her immense family. This home Is
lust as different from the average hab-
itation as the shoe, and the family Of
Tommies who lodge here is equally
immense.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-08
SEDI1I0NS EDITOR
SENTENCED TO JAIL;
IS ALSO FINED $500
(By United Press)

Alexandria, Minn., March S.-Carl
Void, editor of the Park Region
Echo, former state representative,
was found guilty today Of sedition.
on account Of editorials printed, and
sentenced to three months in Jail and
pay 5000 fine. Judge Parsons of
Fergus Falls heard" the case.
Void printed editorials in his pa
per discouraging enlistments and ad-
mitted having written them.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-08
"pASSED EXAMS, TRIO ,
WIRES THE "PI0NEER"

Three Bemidji boys who left yes
terday for Duluth on their way to
training camp passed their test at
Duluth and by this time are ION their
way"
A telegram to the Pioneer, re-
ceived this forenoon, is indicative
of the spirits the boys are in. The
message follows: S5-
Pioneer, ..Gg4Sas,fys
Bemidji, MINI.
Duluth, March S.-Passed ex-
ans. Good bye Bemidji, hello
France.
WALKER
HOFFMAN
OLSON.
The signatures are those of Fred
erick Walker, Max Hoffman and
Obert Olson. All have enlisted in
the Twentieth engineers.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-08
GERMANY EXPECTED
TO SWING NEXT
into MACEDONIA
,(By r. j: Bender) q,

United Press Correspondent
Washington, March 8.-Germany's
plunder quest through helpless coun-
tries of the far east is expected to
swing next into Macedonia, and
there is fear of drive on the SalO-
niki front
American leaders long ago secuted
the idea of Germany making an Of
fensive on the western front, where
the possibilities are strong she would
lose much if the offensive lost, and
win little if the offensive won. In
stead, by the Saloniki drive, she
could clear up her back yard trouble
and annex millions in. wealth and
strength and then assume the west
ern offensive.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-08
5000 Carpenters /. p
.0UIrA HOG ISLAND
|. HlPY|ARDS;; CUT in
GOVERNMENT WAGE
(By United Press)

~ Philadelphia, March s. - Three
thousand members Of the Philadel,
phia Brotherhood of Carpenters and
Joiners called strike today at the
shipyards Of Hog Island, following
the posting of a notice by the govern
ment of time and half instead of
double time for work on holidays,
Saturday afternoons and all other
holidays.
Officials at the plant refused to
give out any information today. The
workers say the plant will be tied
up tight tonight.
All information is coming from Ia
Dor sources but company officials are
remaining silent. ~''
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-08
Returned ARMY MAN
Tells OF ATROCITIES
(By United Press

New =, York, March 8.-Albert
Sykes, returned from the division
of the sanitary corps in France,
stated today that twelve American
infantrymen on night patrol failed
to return.
- The next morning they were found
in front of the American trenches,
every mans eyes having been gouged
out, and several hands and legs torn
off.
The government has received no
confirmation Of this alleged atricity.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-08
BOOSTING RED CROSS

T. j. Burke, F.. S. Lycan and Ser
geant Nc de Henry left Bemidji last
evening for the lumber camps on the
Indian reservation where they will
hold series of Red Cross meetings.
The object of these meetings is to
provide additional funds for the Bel
trami county Red Cross chapter.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-08
BAER VICE PRESIDENT
BLACKDUCK BANK

The Blackduck American says:
AT the annual election of officers
held at the First state bank all the
old officials with one exception were
reelected. H. c. Baer of Bemidji
succeeds l.. H. Ickler of st. Paul as
vice president. The board of diret-
tors is composed of the following per-
sons: H. Thorson, l.. H. Ickler, J.
I. Hauge, H. G. Baer and Ben Baer.
J. l. Hauge was reelected cashier"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-08
I. 0. 0. F. MEETS TONIGHT

The Odd Fellows will hold their
regular meeting this evening. All
members are urged to be present as
initiatory degree will be conferred.
The hour is o'clock and the place
the Odd Fellows hall.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-08
BASKETBALL TONIGHT

Tonight at the Armory at 8:15
o'clock the Bemidji basketball girls
will play the Walker team and the
game promises to be an interesting
one. The Bemidji lineup will be as
follows: Madge Trafton and Pearl
Phibbs, forwards; Josephine Parker,
center; Elsie Nuss and Lorraine
Kreatz, guards; Emma COLI, stubsti-
tute DR.. J. w. Diedrich will ref
cree
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-08
RUSS DISSATISFIED

Washington, March 8.-Consul
Summers at Moscow today reported
the people there generally d1ssatis-
fed with the Russo-German peace
terms. The anarchist movement is
growing and some have already been
injured by bombs.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-08
HILTON APPOINTED
ATTORNEY GENERAL
(By United Press

st. Paul, March 8.-Governor
Burnquist today appointed c. l.. Hill
ton, former deputy attorney general,
as attorney general, to succeed the
late Lyndon Smith. Hilton may ap-
point his own successor as deputy
and may choose c. Louis Weeks of
Minneapolis.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-08
DEPEW LEAVES HOSPITAL

Lieutenant Depew of the Fourth
Minnesota infantry, who has been
confined at st. Anthony's hospital
for some time, suffering from Sc
we're cold, which, it was feared,
might develop into pneumonia, has
recovered and left that institution.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-08
Eleven Killed
When Planes | a.
Raid. London 0
(By United Press)

= (By United PressJ ~ !
London, March 8.-Lord French
today announced eleven persons kill
ed and 46 injured last night by an
air raid over London. It is feared
that six others are buried in wreck
age. Two Of the enemy air fleet
reached London.
The aurora borealis here aided the
raiders. .', ... 49,. M e@+. =
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-08
.SAMMIES REPULSE
LIQUID FIRE ATTACK
(Bv limited PresSl

London, March S.-A German at
tack with liquid fire on the American
front, northwest of Toul in the Stmi-
hiels sector Thursday, was repulsed,
say dispatches today On the same
front, American sentries drove off an
enemy patrol of 40 men. =
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-08
NORTHERN LIGHTS IN
PATRIOTIC DISPLAY

The most elaborate display of the
Aurora Borealis ever seen in Bemidji
appeared last night, covering the sky
from all directions. The lights cen
tered from a huge dome which was
first sighted in the east. They then
took the form of an eagle with full
spread wings, the outline being
sketched in red, white and blue.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-08
BURROUGHS FOR TRAINING
CAMP SOLDIERS ASSURED
(By United Press)

IBy UHICeU FTeSSJ
Washington, March 8.-Furloughs
for army men in training camps was
assured today for the farming and
planting season, when the house ap-
proved the action of the senate in
passing the bill authorizing the Sec
retary of war to grant leave when
ever the situation demanded. Presi-
dent Wilson urged the measure and
hence his signature is assured.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-08
RUSS WOULD TRAIN
FOR FUTURE WARS
(By United Press

Petrograd, March S.-The war
commissariet has published plan
for arming the entire people of Rus
sia, offering an opportunity for all
desiring to learn military science to
prepare for renewal OF war IN the
future.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-08
ONE ENTIRE POLISH !! ~: :
BRIGADE DESERTS AS
PEACE TERM PROTEST
(By United Press)

''2 (By United Press)
Washington, March S.-The state
department today learned that one
entire Polish brigade in the Austrian
service has deserted as protest
against Ukraine peace terms regard
ing Poland.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-08
MAY DRAFT ALIENS
(By United Press)

(By United Press)
Washington, March 8.-The senate
military affairs committee today re-
ported favorably the resolution per-
mitting the president to draft Ger
tain aliens into the United States
military service when America had
such treaty with governments pro-
viding for such contingency.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-08
AUSTRIANS ORDERED
TO FRENCH FRONT
(Rv Tinted PreSS)

Rome, March S.-Austrian troops
are being sent to the French front,
but the number has not been made
public.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-08
TO LEAVE BEMIDJI

Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Johnson have
sold their home in the Fifth ward
to John Nelson and will leave In a
few days for Duluth to make their
home.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-08
SPANISH CABINET QUITS
(BULLETIN)

4, &ZZ@E: (BUILETIN) .... -. ri
.ef'.-.. .s..-.. :, I. ,(By. United Press) 2- -
Madrid, March S-The Spanish
cabinet today resigned. ..
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-15
WESTMINSTER WEST.

Those. who Lad planned to begin sugar
M TINS week. have postponed j; indefi-
nitely
Rev Walter Curtis. who has been i'll.
i much better and was able to occupy
the pulpit last sunday
Joseph Blodgett returned home Tuesday
from several days visit with his brother,
Albert in SaXtons River
There Is mlich sickness in town. 1t
seems u To- mostly an epidemic Of
throat troubles caused by hard colds
Deacon and Alrs. Alfred Ranney re-
turned to their home last week Friday,
after spending the winter in Saxtons
River
Mr.. and Mrs. Royal G. DeCamp moved
their household goods from Putney
"Wednesday to : H AIinard's farm re-
Gently occupied ~ his mother. Mr.. De
Camp VIII work for Mr. Minard
Another big snowstorm, one OF the
largest 81 the season, came Sunday. In
The afternoon the wind began blowing
and blew hard all night, SO that on Mon
day big drifts had again filed the roads
and all available men were busy Monday
shoveling out the roads 1t was impossi-
bic Tor any children except those on the
village street, to get to Westminster West
school Monday
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-15

ana lntend 10 40 everything Nltnlu
their power to make the fair leone
back Their efforts will be unavail
ing, however, unless they have pop
ular support.
In the opinion of The Meddler no
time should be lost in completing the
organization of the fair association by
choosing a secretary. Needless to say
that Office should be given to someone
who not only is familiar with such
work but is ready and willing to devote
a large portion of his time to it. Nov
is none too early to begin formuiating
plans for the fair and it would be Oh
viously mistaken policy to start suc!.
plans before determining upon the off
clal who will have most to do with
their execution. The Meddler further
believes that it would be a wise policy
for the association to institute numer-
Gus changes in the various departments
having in mind the special opportunity
that now exists for appealing to loca
people to increase food production II
may be that in recent years the asso
citation has catered bit too much Il
the big exhibitor. Whether this il
true or not, it should bear in mind thai
| now is time when everything possihl,
/ should be done to encourage the small
breeder, and one OF the best WAYS i
to give him chance to compete on al
even footing with others of his class
+ If the various buildings can be file,
; with exhibits from stock breeders an,
agrieulturists III this immediate local
!, lty the fair is certain to be a success
. IN spite of transportation trouble
: that may keep the big fellows at ho1ns
Here Is d communication which Til
Meddler passes along for what il ma
: he worth:
Mr. Meddler:
! / hate to bother you for | kno7
e that you are very busy but for the sak
,, OF the community will you please han
:. Your compliments in one of the next fe
: issues TO that detestable creature. ii
+ sneeze hog. The fellow who in publ
p places sneezes as hard as he can an
e then, not satisfied, tries to see if !
= can t repeat the performance is entitIt
It TO good dressing down and NAV ii
boot be drawn on wherever it fits. Bo
ton and Springfield papers handle tn
KIND of person without gloves; plea.
do not be remiss yourself.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-15
Spend It on Themselves.

AiPNipNS rams LINUS
Without wishing to throw gloom clouds
around everything we question whether at
this time when the railroads are dis
couraging passenger traffic for pleasure
purposes the Bellows Falls high school
seniors, II in number, could not spend
their money to better advantage under
the existing conditions than by going on
three-day junket to New York city
Brattleboro Reformer
That all depends on the point of view
From our point of view, no. These young
people have been working hard for three
years to raise money to defray the ex-
penses of a trip to Washington such as
classes be ore them have enjoyed for many
years. Visiting Washington is out of the
question and the New York trip is a com
promise. The shut down on this would
indeed throw gloom clouds A little
recreation occasionally helps us bear the
gloom all the better.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-15
GIRLS! DRAW A MOIST
CLOTH THROUGH HAIR.
DOUBLE IT'S BEAUTY
Try this! Hair gets thick, glossy.
wavy and beautiful
at once

Inmodiate 2-Yes Certain that s
the JOY of it. Your hair becomes light.
wavy, fluffy, abundant ard appears as
soft, lustrous and beautiful as a young
girls after Danderine hair cleanse.
Just try this-moisten a cloth with n
little Danderine and carefully draw it
through your hair, taking one srrn
strand at y time. This will cleanse
the hair Of dust, dirt or excessive oil.
and In just few moments you have
doubled the beauty of your hair. A
delightful surprise awaits those whose
hair has been neglected or is scrasgv.
faded, dry, brittle or thin. Besides,
identifying the hair, Danderino dis
solves every particle of dandruff .
cieanses, purifes and invigorates the
scalp, forever stopping itching and
falling hair, but what will please "a
most will ben after few weeks usc
when you see new hair-fine and down,
at first-yes-but really new hair grow.
ing all over the scalp. If you ere fo7
pretty, soft hair. and lots OF it. surely
get small bottle OF Knowlton :. Da,.
derine from any drug store or toilet
counter for few cents.-Adv.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-15
Sc "CASCARETS" FOR
5aAnuHAH
LIVER AND BOWELS
WHEN CONSTIPATED
When bilious, headachy, sick, for sour
stomach, bad breath,
bad colds.

Get q l0-cent box.
Take Cascaret tonight to cleanse
your Liver, Stomach and Bowels, and
you Will surely feel great by morning.
You men and women who have head
ache, coated tongue, bad cold, are
bilious, nervous, upset, bothered with
a sick, gassy, disordered stomach, or
have baekache and feel all worn out.
Are Won keeping your bowels clean with
Cascarets-or merely forcing a pas
sageway every few days with salts,
cathartic pills or castor oil2
Cascarets Immediately cleanse and
regulate the stomach, remove the sour,
undigested and fermenting food and
foul gases; take the excess bile from
the liver and carry off the constipated
waste matter and poison from the bow
els.
Remember, a Casearet tonight will
straighten you out by morning. A
4 l0-cent box from your druggist means
/ healthy bowel action; clear head and
cheerfulness for months. Don't forget
the children dvt.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-15

Rev. John NJ. Thomas has found. we
believe, his life work as head of Mid
dlebury college. The institution had
a long and honorable record to its
credit before he was called from q
church in New Jersey to be its official
head, but it was q struggling fresh
water" college Under his direction
the institution has grown rapidly and
its outlook for prosperity and useful
ness was never so bright as today.
Money is needed to make any college
90 in these modern days when it pro
vidcs so much that the buttons from
pupils do not make an adequate source
Of income for support. 1t Is pleasing
news to know that Middlebury is likely
to soon have an endowment of 100000
which, coupled with its buildings
eeri-meut and other property, viii put
il on n basis where Is financial men are
not always worrying about making both
ends meet. The general education
board had agreed to contribute So,
GOO toward an endowment fund Of
100000 provided the institution itself
raised So 900. An alumnus, whose
name had net been made public. pre-
viously had offered to contribute 800.
900 in tic event that an additional
5000 o"0 WINS obtained. Subscription
NOW iv hand not ;ncIrli-r +Lo -.