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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-05-15
lIlIN|NIES()TANS { !:
n.y. )
TO GET /, HUGE L |||:'|E
sum 'T'0D.|AYl|'Nl !.
VAR ! ! INTEREST ! /
First Return on Second Loan to
Be Paid to All Investors :,
scS s5> In Nation 5sS
MONEY WILL co BACK TO
WORK FOR WAR VICTORY
Interest Coupons Will Be Ac-
:cepted at Face Value;
People Are Saving

Minnea polls, May 15.-Uncle Sam,
than whom there is no better uncle
in the world. will pay out today the
sum sof 81, ,599,84O for semi-annual
interest on bonds Of the Second Lib
erty loan held in Minnesota, and
business in War Savings stamps
promises to be big.
,.2 Minneso will get $480,000 of
bond interest and thousands of peo-
pie to whom, not long ago, such terms
: of Simple" compound or -"ac-
crued interest" were as Greek to a
Digger Italian, today are interest
swise and can. figure on their cuffs
just how they can beat the compound
Interest game by turning back this
money to. Uncle: Sam through: the
War: Savings stamp cchannela@ -:
s,:s Coupons Same as Cash:
: The interest coupons are the same
xas cash, and will be accepted at face
Taluee at any bank, postoffice or War
Savings stamp station.
There were 324,83O subscriptions
to the Second Liberty Loan in Min
nesota, and the state showed in at
final count with $79,992,OOO sub
scribed. Minneapolis came along
with $25,0O0,0OO. Now, in the back
action, where Uncle Sam fulfills his
part of the obligation, 50 will be due
today on every, 800 bond and 81 on
every $50 bond, this being the first
payment for a. six month period, at
an annual interest rate of per cent
/. War HELPS Us to Save.
j: Great financiers and learned econ
omists have been filling the. heavy
pages of monetary publications with
articles showing that war is not all
waste and that one great compensa-
tory feature of the present conflict Is
that it is causing 1000 Americans to
figure interest today where but one
:, figured before. Out from it's place
of hiding has been taken the famous
comparison of the French people who,
. after the war of 1870, became the
greatest saving and the richest per
capita nation in the world. But the
French people soon will have moth
ing on Minnesota as things are NOV
ing, for today people have the interest
game figured down tSa science.
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1lM1vy14< A11&%@'
DELIVERY GIRL" is
LATEST INNOVATION

Exit the delivery boy. i. Enter the
delivery. girls ....,.., 1,;n; ,f~--
80 The help problem, which is in
vading Bemidji is being solved by
the substitution of female for male
employees and the first young woman
."delivery boy" is now on duty for
the Bemidji Steam laundry, Of which
j. j. Trask is proprietor. The young
woman is Clara Meert She has been
engaged as the solution of perplex-
ing problem and the result is highly
satisfactory.
Jewett's garage has in its employ
a young woman in charge of the oil
department., who is also capable
stenographer The box factory is
now employing a number of girls in
it's plant. The march is steadily pro-
crossing in Bemidji, similar to the
larger cities throughout the country.
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FOOD SHOW FRIDAY: :.:;..=
AND SATURDAY,: HELD =
IN CHALLENGE HOTEL

Under the auspices of the Bemidii
Housewives league, food show will
be held Friday and Saturday this
week, in the Challenge hotel build
ing. The high school will have an
exhibition, as well as the Bemidji
grocers. A garden exhibition will
also be given, and samples of various
war recipes will be on display. A
cooking exhibition will also be held.
Miss Anderson, county demonstra-
tor, will be here and anyone who
has had bad luck or trouble with
their war recipes, if they will bring
samples of their baking, Miss An
derson will tell them where the
,trouble is and how to remedy it. 1t
sis> hoped that a large number of
country people will attend as well as
ssaH housewives in Bemidji.
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ASK GOVERNOR TO
HALT NONPARTISAN

Fargo. N D., May 15.-Resolu-
tions calling upon Governor Lynn J.
Frazier to take steps that will pre-
vent N. S. Randall, convicted at Red
Wing, Mimi, recently of obstructing
the governments war work, from
continuing his lecture tour of the
state under the auspices of the Non
partisan league, were adopted by the
Fargo war organization, and sent to
the governor.
The war organization is composed
of about 600 Fargo citizens.
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TENSTRIKE TO FORM
! HOME GUARD SQUAD

As the result of the tourebf the
Bemidji Home Guard and the Four
teenth battalion band Sunday, Ten
strike being on the route, that town
has bestirred itself toward the Or
ganizing of two squads, to be affii-
ated with the Bemidji company in
this battalion. -
A sergeant and two corporals
would. be included in the Tenstrike
organization which would include II
men. Drill would be with the Be-
midi company one night each, week.
Blackduck is also figuring on squad
organiz ization but Tenstrike had rep:
resentatives in Bemidji yesterday
consulting with Captain Thomas
Swinson, who promised to lend them
every possible assistance.
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MELLAND. ttENTERS FIELD o
IN THE THIRD DISTRICT

X K Melland from the township
of Buzzle has filed for the county
ommissionership in the Third dis
trict as the successor to Commission
er Hayes. Mr.. Melland is 'promin
ent farmer, his postoffice address be-
ing Azure.
For nearly twenty years, Mr.. Mel
land has been a resident of what is
now the town Of Buzzle and for
eighteen years has served as treas
urer of the township. He is sue
cessful farmer and business man,
whose patriotism and loyalty to the
government are unquestioned.
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MAYOR ASKS BUSINESS
CLOSING FOR PARADE

In cooperation with the
spirit of the big Red Cross par
ade to be held Saturday after
noon, Mayor Vandersluis asks
every business house in the city
to close from 1870 to 4 o'clock
in the afternoon, that employees
may take part in the demon
stration and all have oppor-
tunity to participate in the oc-
casion.
This is not formal procla-
nation, but request, the
mayor fully realizing that Sat-
urday is a bad day for mer-
chants to close their doors.
The parade will start at 2
o'clock and two and one-half
hours will be devoted to dem
onstrating the loyalty of the
city to the government and
the Red Cross in it's heroic war
work.
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7 American
Aviators Die;
!. .F:;a'|I.;l||3,o00 / Fl
(By United Press)

T. With the Americans in Lorraine,
May 15.-Two American aviators
died in "a quick, TERRIBLE tragedy
northwest of Toul this morning:
From an unknown cause, their plane
became uncomfortable and crashed to
earth.
Three American planes had skirt
ed in observation at a height of g.
600 feet. They had darted into a
cloud when one of the planes turned
and plunged; straight downward,
tearing a hole in the ground with
an eclroing crash. ".<
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LIQUOR PROBLEMS ARE
BEING CONSIDERED

st. Paul, Minn3> May 15.-The
State Public Safety commission is
considering the liquor problems from
Duluth and Parkers Prairie, and al
SO discussing the recommendation to
discontinue the use of German in all
schools of Minnesota.
I City Attorney John E. Samuelson
of Duluth asked the commission to
make formal ruling as to DISPOSE
tion of fifty gallons of liquor seized
in Duluth, for violation of prohibi-
tion laws. The commission an
nounced that it would not attempt
at this time to fix policy for con-
ditions which may arise after July
1, when Superior goes dry.
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CHALLENGE HOTEL WILL
HOUSE THE FOOD SHOW

The executive committee of the
Women's War Council has secured
the Challenge hotel on Beltrami av-
enue for holding its food demonstra-
tion, and will decorate the vacant
ground floor portion for the occa-
sion.
The displays Of various foods and
the demonstration of their prepara-
tion should be a magnet for all Be-
midji housewives as it will no doubt
greatly aid in solving the perplexing
problem of conservation without sa :,
rifice,
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WAS GETTING READY
. T0LICK THE KAISER: !.
BARN BURNS DOWN
gS|fi T.. w. r. E-1.+. r. -. a. 4. f..-, :. :
, (Special to Pioneer)

L . ~ d
Turtle Lake, May 14.-Byron N.
Wentworth, who was busy on Satur-
day clearing his farm near Three
island Lake, so as to be doing "his
bit" to click the kaiser" built a fire
in a brush pile which proved to be
disastrous for Mr.. Wentworth. A
breeze sprung up Sunday and famed
the dying embers into a flame which
rapidly spread and burned his large
cattle barn to the ground. Mr.. and
Mrs. Wentworth gallantly 'battled
with the flames but with no, success.
Unfortunately, Mr.. Wentworth car
ried no insurance. Although a great
loss, Mr.. Wentworth is a young man
of undaunted courage. He is plan
ming on larger structure, to be
erected in the near future. This en-
phasizes the need of township
phone
Hurry ours up, Turtle Lake.
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YER(Y|MA|lN'AND.B0Y, ('|':I A.
H0R ;,D0GANDGUN
AYAlLABLEMASSED
Ii0RL RLAST ASSAULT
BY WILLIAMS SIMMS
United Press Correspondent

With the British afield, May 15.-
There is little doubt but that Ger
many is embarking upon the last
great adventure with every man, boy,
horse and machine ,used,- in a des-
perate endeavor to gain a favorable
decision during the present fighting.
The German drafts are refitting
divisions composed of returned
wounded and later recruits include
some boys of eighteen who have
great impetuousity but lack stam-
ina
Prisoners tell Of various divisions
losing 40 to 60 per cent of their
strength.
There is no doubt but that the
newly formed divisions will be driven
to the death, fulfilling the kaiser's
boast that he will continue to rule
the world or will see every man, boy,
horse and dog die.
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GONVICK TAKES OPENING
GAME FROM FOSSTON
Especial to PiOneer)

Especial to Pioneer)
Gonvick, May 15.-The Gonvick
baseball club opened the season at
Fosston Sunday by defeating the club
of that city in close and exciting
game The score, 6 to 7. A fair
sized crowd of fans witnessed the
contest. Batteries: Gonvick, Wiench
and Harrison; Fosston, Stadsvold
and WXnne.
The two teams will clash again on
Sunday, May 26, at Gonvick.
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AIRPLANEEllES
FROM NEW YORK TO
WASHINGTON WITH MAIL
:lBv limited Pressl

New York, May 15.--;An army air..
plane carrying 144 pounds OF hail
for Philadelphia and Washington,
left here at 1880 o'clock today. The
rail consisted of 1872 pieces. Flight
Lieutenant Webb drove the plane and
big crowd and invited guests wit
messed the start.
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THREE STARTERS IN FIELD
FOR, STATE REPRESENTATIVE

The legislative filings for the state
ticket have been closed and the finals
compiled.
III Beltrami county, for the state
h6use of representatives three are
lin the race, j. J. Opsahl of Bemidji,
A. E. Rako of Bemidji township,
member of the board of county COM
missioners, and John A. Thoren,
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Benlidji Fish
HatCherySets
High Record
(By United Press)

st. Paul, May 15.-ope walleyed
pike, taken from Wolf Lake, near
Bemidji, produced 250,00O young fry.
E., w. Cobb, state superintendent of
fisheries, says this is the record.
The young fish were developed at
the state hatchery at Bemidji from
38S,O0O. eggs. The report of the
hatch was sent to Mr.. Cobb by Super
intendent Surber, in charge of the
hatchery.
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(By United Press }

Harrisburg, Pa, May 15.-Three
Austrians hid behind screen of
bushes and fired upon United States
aviation supply depot soldiers. The
soldiers detoured from the rear and
seized the would-be murderers.
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MINNESOTA DOING PART

Minneapolis, May 15.-Better re-
suits in conserving flour, sugar and
other foods are being obtained in
Minnesota and the rest Of the United
States by voluntary measures than
are being obtained tby food card sys-
TENS in Europe; according to A. d.
Wilson, federal food administrator
for Minnesota.
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WON'T YOU COOPERATE
IN RED CROSS DINNER!

Everything for the Red Cross din
ner to be given Saturday, May IS,
in the city hall has been secured with
the exception Of lettuce, cheese and
pie Anyone wishing to donate some
thing in this line will kindly call
Mrs. Tom Smart, chairman, phone So.
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NO CAUSE FOR UNREST
(By United Press)

Paris, May 15.-Special deputies
explained to Albert Thomas, minister
of munitions, that the recent unrest
in war factories followed a rumor
that American workmen were reliev-
ing French workers. The minister
proved the rumor unfounded.
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GREAT MASSES OF AUSTRIANS
II CONCENTRATES ALONG ALPINES
(By. United Press)

Rome, May 15.-Great masses Of
Austrians are concentrating along.
the Alpine lines and Fruili plains.
Austrian aircraft are fighting des-
perately to prevent the Italians dis
cerning these troop movements.
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80 new ENGLANDERS
MISSING. LIST SHOWS
(Rv United Press)

Washington, May 15.-The largest
casualty list was received this morn
ing, containing 100 names. OF these,
80 are New Englanders missing in
action.
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Seanlanes Bomb Base.

Rome, May Is. - (OfficiaD-A
squadron Of Italian seaplanes and
aeroplanes successfully bombed the
Austrian subme rine~ base at Calaro
on the eastern shores of the Adriatic.
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CAUCASIA DECLARES
j. RUSS INDEPENDENCE

Amsterdam, May 15.--Caucasia has
proclaimed her independence Of Rus
sia, notifying the Teutons of it's ac-
tion. Caucasia embraces the larger
portion of European Caucasia.
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Arrives PHILADELPHIA.

Philadelphia, May 5.-Lieutenant
Webb arrived here at 1 o'clock, eX-
change mail. Lieut.. Edget Edgerton
relieved him and the fight for Wash
ington was resumed.
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Haig's Daily Report,

London, May 15.-General Haig
today reported that German artillery
began bombardment this morning
at points between the Somme and
Ancre on the northern positions Of
the Flanders front. Southwest of
MOI tancourt and north Of KENNEL,
the enemy's artillery increased this
morning.
An attempted enemy raid was re-
pulsed north of Lens.
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ANOTHER ENLISTMENT

Martin H. Ludolth of Nevis has
enlisted in the field artillery and left
this noon for Duluth.
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French Make Gains.

Paris, May 15.-(OfficiaD-Vio-
lent artillery is progressinginorth of
Mont Didier and between Mont Dr.
dier and Noyon. The French took
the wood south of Hailles, where the
Americans are located. Despite sharp
lighting and: a German counter =,at-
tack, the French kept their gains.
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President Awaits Arrival.

Washington, May 15.-A great
crowd, including the president. Mrs
Wilson, Postmaster General Burle-
son, Japanese Postmaster General
Kembara are awaiting the arrival
Of the war plane.
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DuBLIN'S LORD MAYOR =
COMING TO AMERICA
ON IRISH C0NSCRIPTlON
(Rv United Press)

= Dublin, May 15.-The lord mayor
of Dublin has been granted passports
to AMERICA, with leave soon, to ap-
peal to President Wilson for aid in
opposing Irish conscription.
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MEETING AT SPUR

There will be a patriotic meeting
at Spur Thursday night in the school
house just north of Spur. Col.
Henry Funkley of Bemidji will be
the orator of the occasion and it is
hoped large number of Bemidji
people will be present.
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RACK TO CAMP

BACK TO CAMP
Sergeant Don Whitman, who has
been in the city on short furlough,
returned last evening to Camp Dodge,
la. He was formerly manager Of the
J. G. Penney store here.
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GERMANY APPOINTS RULERS
FOR FORMER RUSS TERRITORY
(By United Press)

Copenhagen May 15.-Newspapers
say the kaiser and Emperor Karl at
their recent conference appointed
monarchs for Lithuania, Bat Bothnia,
Courlan and Poland, all formerly
Russian.
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: In addition to serving Our enlisted forces, it is
assisting ir the work of civil relief among our allies
whose soil is being devastated by the fighting.
Thus the Red Cross is helping to interpret the
constructive spirit Of our Republic which holds
sacred human life and tie ideals it seeks.
AS time goes on the scope Of the work of the
Red Cross in Europe will increase in order that the
organization may meet the demands that will be
made upon it, 1t must receive the full and hearty
support of the American people: 1t is only through
such an agency that we can be assured relief and
necessary miniStration to our young men forming
our military force >.
:. It is my. slneeres desire that adequate funds
will be secured for the work of the Red Cross.
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CITIZEN QUITE ILL

J. l.. Kemp, GIG Twelfth street,
is very ill at his home. He is the
father of Mrs. Henry Miller of this
city.
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THE EMBLEM OF HUMAN MERCY
The Red Cross is an enbll lem IMPLYING human
mercv and sympathy. Its mission to relieve phys
By SAMUEL GoMPERs

icaI Dain and minister to mind and
body has given it a place deep in the
hearts of all Our people. For those
whose. dear ones are in places Of
great dancer it is comfort to know
that the American Red Cross is per-
forming more effective service on a
laroer scale than ever before.
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THREE AUSTRIANS ATTACK
SUPPLY DEPOT SOLDIERS

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Arizona republican., 1918-12-13
K|[TIES DRAW GRIN AS BRITISH FIRST
 ID GO OVER RHINE
Big Bridge Found Fortified
 People Not Unfriendly
 Curiosity Gets Better Of Them At Las t

COLOGNE, Sunday, Dec. S.-(By the Associated Press)-British troops to- day were in possession of all the great bridges across the Rhine at Cologne, as a result Of. the sudden and unexpected withdrawal of German sentries from the eastern end of the crossings dur ing the night
 British soldiers yesterday were pa trolling two.thirds of each bridge while the Germans were keeping their beats over the remaining third. About 10 o'clock last night it was noticed that the Germans had disappeared and in vestigation showed they had departed, presumably to rejoin the retifiBs Teu- tonic army.
 In going the Germans cut the cleo tric wires in the towers on their end in darkness. There was no other reason for this, according to army of ficers, than to cause annoyance to the British if possible.
 The arrival of Scotch infantry in the city late today, caused the greatest excitement among thesightseers, as the kilties swung through the streets be- hind the wailing bagpipes.
 See Strange Soldiers Thousands of folk hastily collected to see the strange soldiers in skirts of whom Cologne had heard with un- believing ears.
 So eagerly did the people press for ward that at times traffic was prac- tically halted. Certainly for a mo- (Continued on Page Two)
Arizona republican., 1918-12-13
MAKE DUR NAVY AN
 EQUAL OF BEST IN
 WORLD SAYS BADGER
Urges Congress To Proceed
 With 3-Year Program - Need Submarines, De stroyers, Mine-Sweepers

WASHINGTON. Dec. 12.-Neither the end of hostilities nor proposals for a league of nations has altered the policy of the general board Of the navy in regard to making the navy second to none in the world. Rear Admiral Charles J. Badger chairman of the executive committee of the board, to- day told the house naval affairs com mittee that the navy should be equal to that of any other nation by 1925, and urged that sufficient appropria- tions to make this possible be made by congress.
 The general board believes that un- der the present world conditions, and the conditions likely to obtain in the future" Admiral Badger said, "the United States navy should continue to steadily increase. Ultimately it should be equal to the most powerful main [ tained by any other nation of the world. Year by year development should be made as consistent with the facilities of the country, but the limit above defined should not be attained l later than 1925.
 "Navies must be the principal SUD- port of a league of natoins, and the United States, from it's wealth, influ- . ence and power will be called upon to contribute a large share of the inter-
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