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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-05
TEN MORE ENLIST
FOR CANADIAN FORCES

Raymond Magaurn, recruiting Of
ficer for the Canadian forces in Be-
midi, is starting in with a ven.
geance. The first day he entered
upon his duties he sent one to the
British colors and then "came back
today. by sending 10 more to the
Canadian overseas forces, and it
hasn't been a week since he assumed
his new duties.
The men who left today for Du.
luth were George Clark, Arthur
Caller, Joseph Boland, Edgar j. El-
lis, Art Frazer, Walter Dewitt, D.
". Tocnsbley, John Erwin, Frank
Martin and Oliver J. Arnold. George
Clark had. charge of the men.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-05
new COUNCIL GETS
49, '=3O-s--A>~tS - &%#
TO WORK; RIPPLE: IS
AGAIN CHIEF And
BROWN CITY ATTY.

Hereafter, when license Is ap-
piled for the applicant will be re-
quired to deposit the fee with the
city treasurer and receive receipt
therefor. He will then take the re-
ceipt to the city clerk and secure his
license. All licenses are to be dated
from the first of the year hereafter.
so as to make them all expire at the
same time, and no transfers of IL
censes are to be tolerated.
The water rent is to be paid in
the same manner and delinquents
are to be cut off.
Street Sprinkling.
1t was also voted to advertise for
street sprinkling and cleaning, and
the city sprinklers will be put in
proper condition. t w..
" Must Carry Tags.
A resolution was ordered drawn
providing that all jitneys for hire
and drays carry license tags. Fail
ure to do so means a penalty of IS
for the first offense and $25 for the
second
A requisition for needed supplies
for the police department. was pre-
sented and will be allowed.
Municipal Judge Gibbons notified
the council Of the resignation of Mrs.
Whray as court clerk and the ap-
pointment of Miss M. D. johnson.
Harry O'Connor was granted q
cigarette license. L. P. Eckstrum
was granted a plumbing license and
the Elko theater was granted a IL
cense.
Was Long Session.
Discussion of the water situation
in Bemidji occupied considerable
time and discussion of other prob
lens also required some time and it
was nearly IL o'clock when the coun-
Gil adjourned.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-05
GERMANS |. CONSTRUCT I R!
ELABORATE DEFENSE
ON THE WEST FRONT
(By WoOd)
United Press CORRESPONDENT

UHlIeu FTeSS Correspondent
With the French armies afield,
March 5. While loudly proclaiming
gigantic western offensive, the
Germans night and day for months
have been building the greatest sys-
tenn of defensive warfare there the
world has ever known. Germans
realize they must eventually sustain
the shock of the combined French,
British and American forces.
Three zones have been constructed
one called the zone of habitual
combat" the second Zone Of the
grand combat" and the third Zone
OF BATTLE" The first replaces the
old first line trenches and is intended
to lessen the frightful losses of the
first line.
General Hindenburg would save
the men by having them fall back
to the zone of grand combat" and
this zone is elaborately defended
The men, instead Of being concen.
trated on the first line, are spread
out rearward.
The third zone is designed for oper
warfare, built to give the Germans
the advantage.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-05
BEMIOJI LEGH0RNS
WIN AT CROOKSTON

DR.. J. Warninger is not the only
Bemidji person to win honors at the
Crookston poultry show. Mrs: E. H.
Smith carried off the following
prizes on her famous White Leg
horns against strong competition, as
great many birds from this and
other states were entered in that
class: First on cock; first on pull
let; first on hen; first on pen; second
on cockerel; second on hen; third on
pen; fifth on pullet, and first on
hen.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-05

Bemidjis new city council slid
into it's seats last night without
ceremony and Immediately started or
the years grind. Every member was
present and there were few specta'
tors. y
Mayor Vandersluis, elected for the
third time, made his annual address
to the council and, then announced
his appointments. Frank B. Ripple
was again named chief of the police
department; patrolmen, John Oliver
Felix Scott and j. F. Essler.
President Clark did not have his
committees complete and they will
be named at the next meeting. The
auditing committee, however, was
announced, as the bills had to be
audited, and to- this committee were
assigned Alderman Garlock as chair
man, Backus and Benner.
~,~ J.: Smith Pro Tenn.
The council again conferred the
honor of naming Alderman Smith OF
the Fifth ward as president pro tenn,
and Smith expressed his appreciation,
In the selection of appointive Off
cials, Backus, Smith and Bagley we're
appointed as tellers.
Brown Citv Attorney.
The only candidate for the city
attorneyship was M. J. Brown, who
has served for the past year. He
was unanimously elected.
DR.. E. A. Shannon was another
who was the only candidate for city
health physician and he, too, re-
ceived unanimous endorsement.
It was decided to hereafter desig-
nate the superintendent of the water
system as superintendent and not
clerk, as has been the custom. This
position was not filled, President
Clark suggesting that the appoint
ment be laid over for two weeks,
L.. p. Eckstrum to continue acting
superintendent sfor.the ensuing Two
weeks. ~
Thomas Swinson was the only can .
didate to file for city engineer, Mr..
Swinson being the incumbent. Al
derman Hazen moved to defer ac-
ton on the naming of a city engt-
neer and Bagley seconded the mo-
ton. Carried.
Another Deferred.
Four made application for the pO-
sition of city superintendent OF
streets, J. A. Ross, Louis Robidean,
incumbent; A. A. Carter and Leon
Jewett. Hazen moved to lay the ap-
plications on the table until the
next regular meeting seconded by
Dackus Carried.
Joseph Hahn was the only one
after the job Of city scavanger and
custodian of the dump ground and
he was re-engaged for another year.
Drivers Re-engaged.
For drivers of the fire depart
ment, William Gaines was again
named chief driver, and John Zach
arias driver Austin Mc1ver was al
SO an applicant for one of the posi-
tions.
Mrs. Robinson was again named
as janitress of the firemen's dorm1-
tory. The matter of the support OF
the rest room was laid over for two
weeks. Mrs. Frank Thompson Is In
charge Of the quarters.
For Citv Printing.
Advertising for bids for the city
printing for the ensuing year was
ordered, also advertising for bids for
care of the city paupers.
It was voted to have the major
officers of the city give surety COM
pany bonds. City Assessor Lahr and
City Treasurer Rhea filed their bonds
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-05
PAIR OF HORSES BACK !.
= INTO LAKE: BOTH LOST

While hauling ice at. the Indian
mission north of Cass Lake Satur-
day, a large black team owned by
the mission was drowned, w. H. Nc
Pherson of Silver Lake reported yes
terday. The accident happened at
what is kLJwn as Cass Lake bay.
Large cakes of ice had been cut out
and the team backed into this large
hole. These horses were the only
ones owned by the mission and are
great loss. T.. -..... ..1.ssg. .,s-- =.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-05
AMERICANS OPEN ...
:. FIRE UPON GERMANS
(Rv Tinted Press)

With the Americans afield, March
5.-American artillery violently
bombarded the German trenches dur
ing heavy snowstorm this morning.
The artillery commenced at o'clock
and lasted an intense half hour.
The inky black night suddenly
burst into flame and dancing lines
of fire, the ground trembled and win
dows were shaken for distance of
"a mile to the rear. The German ar
tillery weakly replied. The entire
bombardment lasted an hour, dimin-
ishing toward the last.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-05
Japan'sArIInl||y
Is M|obi|izing
For Germans
lBy Carl D. Groat)

United PTeSS correspondent
Washington, March 5.-Japan ap-
pears about to plunge into Siberia
with armed forces. This action is
probable with the entente approval.
while the American sanction is with
held for the present.
Germany's action toward Finanld
and Ukraine, even after peace Is
signed, indicates possible action In
Siberia. Germany, it is believed,
will stop at nothing.
Strict censorship envelopes the far
east but it is known that Japan is
mobilizing.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-05
CL1JB LUNCHEON TOMORROW:
SEVERAL TOPICS TO COME UP

There will be regular meeting
of the Commercial club tomorrow
noon at which several Interesting
topics will come up during the noon
luncheon hour. The Short Turn
tractor will also be discussed. 1t is
reported that excellent progress is
being made in financing the coming
Of this promising plant. e.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-05
GERMAN AIRPLANE "
BOMBS PETROGRAD

London, March 5.-The Exchange
Telegraph today states that a Ger
man airplane bombed Petrograd
Monday afternoon. 1t is believed
Nicholas station was the objective.
The number of casualties Is not
known.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-05
BEMIDJrS WOOD DAY
WILL BE WAR LESSON

Bemidji's Wood Day has attracted
the department of agriculture, and
Secretary Lamson Of the Commercial
club has received a letter from J. P
Venting of the agricultural depart
ment of the university, asking
whether photographs of the wood
had been taken and If SO could one
be provided for use in extension work
in the program of fuel conservation.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-05
Annual Message Of Mayor
Upon E1f0I.ing Third Torn,

a more elaborate scale, and mucl,
more: cheaply than by doing little
each year. ~ ~ -:
Trusting that our relations dur.
ing the coming year will be pleasant
and harmonious, with a common pur.
pose-the good of our city. -,
+. y c.! w. .VANDERSLUIS,
f. Mayor.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-05
H H||o||lyW|'a'||r| o. a ! May y
J B||.e|:|.P|rOC|aiIlled ! !
Against / i Foe
(By Joseph Shaplen) i.
United Press Correspondent

~ ..17-9.l7, OOVyTISHI,, IJIo = -
s2 Petrograd, March 5.-The Moscow
council of workmen, peasants, sol
sdiers and ,cossaeks has been called
to meet March 12.# It is generally
believed the council will not ratify
the German peace treaty Instead
the council is expected to proclaim
a holy war against the invaders.
A strong movement has been
started to unite all Socialists in the
defense of their country.
i My interview with Commissioner
Kalegateff yesterday explains the
present situation.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-05
GENERAL
SMITH SUCCUMBS
(By United PresS)

St. Paul, March 5.-Attorney Gen.
eral Lyndon Smith of Minnesota died
this morning at 1 o'clock.
Attorney General Smith was strick.
last Monday with paralysis and had
since been in a precarious condition
His right arm was affected and his
age caused grave concern from the
outset
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-05
|LENINE And TRO7SKV
EXPECTED TO RESIGN
(Bv United Press

Amsterdam, March 5.-Berlin dis
patches today state that the German
government has been advised that
the designations of Lenine and Trot-
sky as heads of the Bolsheviki gov
ernment are expected soon.'
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-05
PRIVATE DAN NEWTON. NOW
CORPORAL NEWTON, OVERSEAS

Mrs. A. c.. Newton has. received a
letter from her son, Dan overseas,
in, which he informs her that he
has been promoted to corporal. He
says the snow is about all gone and
fine weather is prevailing. He is
feeling fine, according to the letter..
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-05
CITIZEN SUGGESTS PLACING
.s... GRAVEL PIT ON MARKET

What is believed to be good in
vestment would be placing the Be-
midji gravel pit of 120 acres, west
of the city, upon the market. 1t is
argued that the land is good for po-
tatoes and rutabagas, and that the
gravel would be valuable for con-
crete work, of which, it is stated,
there is much in sight. C. F. Rug
giles owns the tract mentioned.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-05
SHEEP GROWERS URGE
Use OF WASTE LAND
(By United Press)

St. Paul, March 5.-A delegation
of the Northern Minnesota Sheep
Growers association conferred with
the immigration board late this af-
ternoon to urge cooperation In util-
izing 100000 acres of waste land
in Northern Minnesota for sheep
growing.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-05
FINED $50 FOR CONDUCTING
JUNK STORE WITHOUT LICENSE

Jacob Goldberg was this morning
fined $50 in municipal court by
Judge Gibbons, the charge being con-
Quoting a junk business without
license.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-05
Mikado's Soldiers Will Not Have
Americas Approval With the
Entering Of Siberia. A
DELICATE SITUATION BEFORE Il
. PRESIDENT THIS AFTERNOON
England and Japan Will Decide What
Shall Be Done; Whether to @
sssS Protest, Uncertain. @.%
(By United Press

Washington, March 5.-If Japan
ssnds an expeditionary force into
Russia she will do so without the
approval of the United States gov
ernment. The United Press is able
to state this this afternoon upon the
highest authority. So . /: !.
s The delicate. situation is before
President Wilson and the; cabinet
this afternoon. Whether to protest,
and if SO how strongly, is a matter
for serious consideration. .4:.55sss..
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-05
,MEATLESS DAYS END

Meatless days are at an end for
about three months, with the ex-
ception of Tuesdays. Bulletins have
been issued advising to eat more
meat and less bread, and the mana
ger of the Hotel Markham stated this
morning they would comply with
this new order.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-05
PRESIDENT ASKS AUTHORITY
no CONTROL GERMAN PIERS

Washington, March 5.-President
Wilson today asked congress for au-
thority to take over the piers owned
by German steamship lines.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-05
ENEMY ADVANCING TOWARD
RUSS CAPITAL. SAYS MESSAGE
Rv United Press }

London, March 5.-The Exchange
Telegraph today says "the enemy is
advancing toward Petrograd."
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-05
"PROS" WAR GOAL i.
NATION WIDE DRY
(Bv limited Press)

= (By United Press) z-t
Chicago, March 5.-Nation-wid
prohibition within 80 days as a war
measure was set by the National
Prohibition convention in session
here. j. g = 5'.''
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-05
FIGHTING REPORTED
(By United Press)

Shanghai, March 5.-Harbin dis
patches report sharp fighting at
Diouai between cossacks and well
armed Bolsheviki.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-05
HANGS SELF; son
BECOMES HEAD OF
DEPENDENT FAlMlL' Y
BY United Presso3

49, BY United Press ts.s-5
Chicago, March Nathan Fran
kel, q Russian, hanged himself here
last night to give his. son ground
for deferred draft classification,
making him head of a dependent
family. .'%t ~ r. -.G !
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-05
GOVERNMENT SCENTS
J. TEUTON WIRELESS
(By United Press)

! New York, March 5.-Federa1
agents are Investigating reports that
Germans here are sending wireless
reports from New York to Germany.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-05
ANOTHER QUESTIONABLE
(By United Press)


Washington, March 5.-Secretary
McAdoo today sent all railroads
missionaries asking the number
and condition and full description Of
all locomotives available.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-05
PERSIAN CABINET RESIGNS
NV United Press }

(By united PreSS)
Washington, March 5.-The Per-
sian cabinet has resigned. 1t In no
manner affects the International sit
uation.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-05
TWO HURT: CARS CRASH
(Rv limited Press }

(By United Press)
st. Paul, March 5.-Two were in
iured today when cars crashed to-
gether in the st. Paul loop.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-05
JAPAN AND ENGLAND TO :gs,se.
j. DECIDE JAPAN'S COURSE
(By United Pressl.

Washington, March 5.-Japan and
England will decide Japan's course
toward Siberia and Russia, said SEN
ator Lewis today. He stated the
United States hao no company with
Japan. Y. s,:5s 3sss.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1918-08-02
Books Tor Weston Readers

Through the State Library ut Sa.
lem the Weston Library has just
received the following books by
standard writers;
Pride and Prejudice Jane Aus
ten,
Westward llol Kingsley,
The GrandiSsimcS Gable,
The Pilot Cooper,
A Modern Instance William
Dean Howclls,
Ordeal Of Richard FcNcral Mcr-
edith.
My Summer in u Garden War
ncr.
Jungle Book kipling.
Last of the MohicanS Cooper.
Lorna Doonc Rlackmorc,
Mill on the Floss George Elliott,
What Can Literature DO For
Me- Smith.
All Of these books are included
in the reading courses prepared by
the United States Commissioner of
Education, and are well worth the
consideration of the reading public,
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1918-08-02
Round Up a Red Cross Benefit

Pcndleton. Ore, Aug, l.. The
1918 Pcndlcton Roundup will be
held, the war to the contrary not
withstanding. At II meeting this
week the directors of the show so
decided. after Il consultation with
government representatives showed
no reason for canceling the big epic
drama which annually for ten years
has provided wholesome entertain
ment for many thousands, The
directors also decided that every
cent of the profits of the show
would this year be donated to the
umatilla County Chapter of the
American Red Cross and, at the
monthly meeting Of the chapter
directors yesterday, this proposal
was approved by formal resolutions.
The actual costs of the show will
be deducted from the receipts and
the balance signed over to the Red
Cross. The dates Of the annual
Roundup have been set as Sep
tember 10, 20 and 81 and the big
show is now in the making.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1918-08-02
Baker County Irrigation

State Engineer Lewis has approved
the applications of r. A. Phillips and
others for the construction OF the Ira
verse Lake reservoir and the Echo
Lake reservoir in Baker county for
the storage OF water at the head Of
West Eagle creek, and the application
for the appropriation Of the stored
water, together with the waters of
Goose creek and West Eagle creek for
the irrigation Of 1921 acres OF land
near Heating. This project involves
the construction OF two small reser.
voirs at an estimated cost OF $1,000 and
the distribution system Is estimated to
cost $4,000, the total length Of the
mails eanals being about 70 miles.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1918-08-02

During August ana september com.
munity fairs for the benefit Of the
boys and girls Industrial club work
will be held at all central points in
Douglas county, including Elkton,
Smith River, Drain, Anlauf, Scots
Valley, YoncsIla, Umpqua, Sutherlin,
Wilbur, Roseburg, Glide, Ten Mile,
Myrtle Creek, Riddle, Canyonville and
Glendale. The one big purpose behind
these fairs is patriotism in encourag.
ing the industrial club workers to pro.
mote the conservation Of food and in'
crease teod production.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1918-08-02
G. A. R. Encampment

Great interest is being manifest
ed throughout the Northwest in
the National Encampment Of the
Grand Army of the Republic which
is to be held in Portland August
10 to "a. 1t will be the first En-
campment ever held in the Pacific
Northwest and undoubtedly the last
time the old soldiers Of 1s61-65 will
ever come TO the Pacific Coast.
Portland expects thousands Of
people from Washington, Idaho and
Oregon to be present to welcome
the veterans and to do them hon.
age. They are the sires and grand
sires of the boys Of today who are
fighting in France for the same
eternal principles.
Members of the Grand Army. the
Woman's Relief Corps, Ladies of
the G. A. r., Sons and Daughters
of Veterans and their families may
purchase tickets at one cent per
mile by securing certificates from
the commander of the nearest G.
A. r. post.
Portland will entertain the Grand
Army in magnificent style. The
great parade is to be held tt es1ay,
August 20.
Weston has only few remaining
veterans, and they are members of
the Milton post, Of which W. II.
Bailey is commander. One or two
of them contemplate attending the
Encampment.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1918-08-02
GERMAN LINE IS
OVER OURCQ RIVER
Fere. .Tardenois, Big German
Supply Base, Is Taken
BY Allies.

With the American Army Uu the
Aisne.Marne Front.--The German line
10 again north OF the ourcq river and
Fere.en.Tardencis, the German supply
base, has been entered by French
troops. The tightening OF the flanks
holds promise that the retreat will
continue.
The line along the greater part OF
the bottom of the Soissons.Rheims
salient has been pushed forward In
some places IS much as five miles.
The edge OF the German salient to
the south and southeast OF Fere-en'
Tardenois was ground down by the
whirl OF the allied troops and dulled
to an extent that German weakness
was indicated at many points. The
first indication OF this was seen Sat.
urday. when the enemy retreated so
rapidly that the Franco.Amerlcan
troops entirely lost contact with him
In the battle OF the woods, the stiff
est resistance the Americans ever ex.
perienced In this kind Of warfare was
encountered. Franco.Amerlcan troops
were compelled to contend constantly
with q rear guard action, consisting
principally OF machine gunners, most
of whom, dressed In green clothing,
had nests In trees.
Day after day during the fighting
the allied troops bucked the German
machine gun nests. using artillery and
machine guns and some gas against
them.
In the rear guard fighting, which
was carried on to permit OF the with.
drawAl OF the heavier German guns,
the enemy resorted TO numerous tricks,
such as carrying machine guns In
stretchers when endeavoring to reach
some points under the allied fire,
When they realized that their stretch.
er trick had been discovered, the Ger.
mans resorted to other means to de-
ceive.
The wounds received by the Amer.
lean soldiers have not been serious as
rule, on account OF the failure Of
the Germans to use artillery. A great
majority OF the wounds we're clean
flesh wounds, made by bullets from
machine guns and rifles.