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l/ ^T^ \zS 1 i T~ Kjt :1. VOLUME XV. NO. 37. HUNTEDPAIRWALKS INTO JAIL COME TOMAKECOMPLAINT ABOUTEMPLOYMENT Claim They Paid Fee for Job That Didn't Exist Were Wanted for Alleged $25 Theft. RECEIPTS BEAR NAMES OF MEN BEING SEARCHED FOB Promptly Placed Under Arrest hy Chief Ripple Crime Alleged Committed at Lemloh. Henry Langseth and Thomas Thompson literally broke into jail this morning when they walked into police department headquarters and asked Chief of Police Ripple to help them secure a refund of monies paid out to an employment agency in Be midji for a job that didn't exist and also their railroad fare, which they had paid in going to the mythical job, as they alleged. The men produced their receipts from the employment agency con taining their names and showing that they had paid the required fee to said agency. On the receipts were also the notation, "all filled," and the signature of the man to whom they had been sent to secure work. Another man in a similar plight was with the twain that "broke into jail." Third Man Puzzled. The third party possessed every indication of being an honest hard working^Swede, middle aged, and he was utterly bewildered when it final ly downed upon him that his com panions were under arrest and he lost little time in leaving, still at .& loss to understand what it was all about. Police on Trail. Chief Ripple yesterday received word to be on the lookout for Lang seth and Thompson, they being ac cused of having stolen $25 from John Westly at Lemloh. Coming to Be ,midji, the alleged thieves enlisted at an employment agency, as had the man with them when they inter -viewed the chief. They complained that they had paid for a job and that none was given them at the point to which they had been sentBlack duck. They also asserted that they had paid out railroad fares. Were Men Wanted. "Let me see your receipts," ad vised Chief Ripple. The receipts were produced. "You go in there and sit down," ordered Chief Ripple to one of the trio, indicating his private office. The man obeyed. Looking over an other receipt bearing the holder's name, the chief gave a similar order which was obeyed. The third per son was let alone. "w-.^ed of Arrest. Entering his private office, Chief Hippie notified the pair they were under arrest and proceeded to "frisk" them, informing them why they were to be detained. A representative of the Pioneer was present when the men came in to make their complaints. 11 DANISH SAILORS KILLED' IN ATTACK IGNORANT OF ZONE (By United Press) Copenhagen, Feb. 8.Seventeen Danish sailors were killed when the steamer Lars Kruz was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine on Feb ruary 6, it was officially announced today. r* The captain 'entered Germany's new "barred zone" ignorant of the* new warfare decreed by the German empire and his ship was attacked and sent to the bottom unwarned. i MILLION GERMANS PLEDGE THEIRLOYALTY TO THE UNITED STATES (By United Press) Philadelphia, Feb. 8.The nation til headquarters of the German-Amer ican Alliance today announced that 3,000,000 members of the Alliance nave pledged themselves unquali fiedly to loyalty of the United States. Ilillllll LIII|lllipi|IIMi|ljlll^M^IIIIIIWM I1IINIIIIJI.IIIIIUIIIIII! Up-to-the-Minute V^*" *v EXTRAANCHOR y^gWWWWWWWMWM^A^MA^^^^^O^^^i 3:10 P.M. (By United Press) Washington, Feb. 8.-England this afternoon granted Ambassa dor von Bernstorff safe conduct home. (By United Press) Washington, Feb. 8.Safe conduct was today granted to German Ambassador von Bern storff by the French government on his return to Berlin, the state department announced. The route is not specified. A state ment that Britain will also guarantee safe conduct is ex pected today. Germany Makes Certain. Berlin, Feb. 8.The German government will not permit Am bassador Gerard, officials of the American embassy, American newspaper correspondents nor American citizens to leave the country until Germany has as certained that safe conduct will be granted to Ambassador von Bernstorff and staff. Passports to Americans are contingent upon Washington's attitude to the old Prussian treaty which permitted citizens of Germany and the United States nine months after cesa tion of diplomatic relations to adjust their business affairs. Uncle Sam Is AloneInBreak ofTeutonTiesRECRUITCOMPANY, (By United Press) Washington, Feb. 8.The United States realizes fully that she stands alone among the neutral nations of the world in breaking with Germany. Other nations, however, morally sup ported President Wilson in pro testing against the latest under sea policy. A-B-C. POWERS UNABLE TO AGREE ON POLICY (By United Press) Buenos Ayres, Feb. 8.Argentine, Brazil and Chili cannot agree upon a concerted answer to Germany's sub marine policy and hopes of concerted action is practically abandoned. MINES ARE BEEND LAID TO GUARD MOBILE BAT (By United Press) Mobile, Ala., Feb. 8.The United States government today commenced laying mines in the entrance to Mo bile bay. All alien lighthouse tend ers were dismissed from service. BARKER LEAVES WITH DEED AND MONEY FOR ARMORY DEAL B. A. Barker, lieutenant of the Bemidji naval militia company, left today for St. Paul, carrying the deed from the Bemidji Townsite and Im provement company, also the S 1,0 00 to pay for the site for the armory. On Tuesday, Mr. Barker will ap pear before the armory board of the state and place the proposition of the armory before that body. SCHOOLS CLOSE MONDAY AS TRIBUTE TO LINCOLN There will be no school in the pub lic schools here on Monday, it being Lincoln's birthday. A number of the teachers are planning on spending the week-end with'friends in various cities and towns, returning to the city Monday evening or Tuesday morn ing. tr^ Orders have been received-by Lieu tenant Barker of the Bemidji naval militia to recruit the local company as a measure of preparedness. All commanders of naval militia through out the state have received similar orders. All who desire to have their names enrolled in case the call comes lor the naval militia may do so by apply ing to Lieutenant Barker or will find blanks at the Barker drug store which they should fill out. FURNACE EXPLODES IN PALMER HOME EARLY TODAY LITTLEDAMAGE The family of A. B. Palmer and the young men roomers in the Pal mer home on Minnesota avenue arose a little earlier this morning than is their wont when a large accumula tion of gas in the furnace exploded, about 7 o'clock, filling the rooms and the entire house with dense gaseous smoke and soot. The force of the explosion sent a column of soot and ashes out of the chimney and which lay in a well defined streak across the street. ONLYAMERICANSAILORS RETAINED ON SHI PS (By United Press) Galveston, Tex., Feb. 8.All sail ors on board the coast guard cutter Commanche, of German birth and not fully naturalized, were today given their discharge. It is understood the same order has been issued to all ships of the United States navy. SLOCUM FUNERAL The M. G. Slocum funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Huffman & CLeary under taking parlors. Rev. Lester P. War ford will officiate. Interment will be made in Greenwood. ^fet^r^rf*"7*""'-s-i=^s5&w mm mwm THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER BEMTDJI. MINNESOTA. THURSDAY EVENING. FEBBUAET 8. 1917. 5 WOMEN,6 CHILDRENLOSTI N 'SUB'RAID THE BIG MAN OF AUSTRALIA William Hughes, premier of Australia who was falloil to England to at- tend the conference of British colonmi |reui.t His wife find child are with him. ARE ORDERS SENT TO LIEUT. BARKER tf by the United PressGreatest Afternioph Paper U.S.Awaiting GermanAttack FromSub-Sea Washington, Feb. 8.The United States government has its self to wait what is regarded as an inevitable submarine at tack from Germany which will precipitate war between the United States and Germany. Of ficials believe this will come soon. NOTICE, NAVAL BOYS! BE AT ARMORY TONIGHT All members of the naval militia division are urged to be at the ar mory this evening at 7:30 o'clock. This statement is from Lieutenant Barker. ALL GERMAN SAILORS ARE DISMISSED FROM SERVICE (By United Press) Washington, Feb. 8.All German sailors, not citizens of the United States, were dismissed from the coast guard service Tuesday, it was just learned today. PATIENT RECOVERING Mrs. William H. Elletson, Sr., is convalescing after several days' ill ness. ENTENTE SHIPS CONVOY HUGE SUPPLIES ABROAD (By United Press) Norfolk, Va., Feb. 8.Loaded to the gunwales with war munitions, cotton and supplies for the entente, a fleet of 25 British, French and Italian ships, both sail and steam pro pelled, left Virginia ports today. Off shore, twenty-five miles out, they were picked up by entente warships which will act as a convey. 4Xd*? 18 GALLONS BOOZE FOUND IN PACKS OF MEN ARRESTED BY INDIAN AGENT One of Prisoners Carries I. W. W. Card, Song Bosk and Revolver Liquor Brought to Bemidji. OFFICER ESSLER DETAILED BT CHIEF TO HELP IN ARREST One of Captives Just Released From Jail Term: Both Held to Federal Jury in Bonds of $1,000. Two men, one carrying an I. W. W. card, an I. W. W. song book and a revolver, and eighteen gallons of booze was the capture made when the 2:52 o'clock Soo train from Erskine arrived in Bemidji yesterday after noon, Special Officer J. P. Brandt of the Indian Federal service and Officer "Jack" Essler of the Bemidji police department making the haul. The men gave the names of Sun berg and L. A. O. Johnson, the lat ter being the one that carried the red card of the I. W. W., the song book and gun. Sunberg has just been released from "doing a stretch" of 90 dayB at Fergus Falls and yesterday after noon was held in bonds of 51,000 by Judge Simons to the May federal grand jury at Fergus Falls on a charge of introducing liquor into In dian "lid" territory. Johnson's hearing was scheduled for this afternoon before Judge Si mons and he was held in $1,000 bond. Men Are Shadowed. The men left Plummer for Be midji, via Erskine, changing at Er skine for this city. Shadowing them was Federal Officer Brandt, who sent word ahead to Chief of Police Rip ple and the latter detailed Officer Essler on the case. The booze-laden men were dressed as lumberjacks and carried pack sacks, a familiar ad junct of the men of the forest, but instead of the sacks containing wear ing apparel and other necessities they held the eighteen gallons of liquor captured when they were ta ken into custody. They were great ly surprised to learn that they ha^ been trailed and were escorted to the county jail. CLUB MEETS TOMORROW The members of the B. A .C. club of the Presbyterian church will hold a banquet in the church basement tomorrow night. F. B. Lamson will be toastmaster for the evening, and Tom Simons, president of the club, will respond. Addresses will be given by Dr. E. H. Marcum and W. L. Brooks. U. S. SHIP FIRED UPON MISTAKE IN SIGNALS (By United Press) Dio de Janeiro, Feb. 8.The Bra zilian battleship Minesgerass today fired upon the American ship Evelyn owing to mitsaken signals. The Am erican steamer was unharmed and she returned to port to make clear the misunderstanding. I MINNESOTA HISTORIC god*W ,\c* U\*t LINE STEAMER CALIFORNIA SUNK 200 ARE TAKEPTPRISONERS NO QUESTIONS TO BE ASKED BY U. S. SAYSDEPARTMENT OFSTATEONCRISIS i^-i^tjfete&y?*^ tzA Ci?i.W *v li ff, (By United Press) Washington, Feb. 8.The German American crisis has apparently ar rived. There are two factors, the first being the official version of the sinking of the Anchor line passenger steamship, California, by a German submarine yesterday, with 200 pris oners, and the second the holding of Americans in Berlin. Six women and five children are missing among the passengers who were on the California and it is fear ed they have lost their lives in the attack. The state department is advised that the ship carried a three-incfh gun but holds that the question armament does not mitigate the at tack upon the helpless passengers. Spain may make inquiries about how the Americans fared on the Cali fornia but the state department of the United States will not ask any more questions. BULLETINS (By United Press) London, Feb* fc.American Consul Frost today stated that the British steamer Eavenstone, fired upon and sunk by a German submarine and one American seaman killed, was not warned by the submarine before the attack. Turns Over Duties. Washington, Feb. 8.Ambassador Page today formally turned over the German interests he had been look ing after in London to Switzerland. Steamer is Sunk, London, Feb. 8.The British steamer Hollinside has been sunk and the captain safely landed. The crew took to the boats. Two Lives Lost. London, Feb. 8.Two lives were lost when the British steamer Daunt less was sunk, it is announced to day. Six of the crew were brought ashore and taken to a hospital but two died afterward. SECRETARY MADISON OF LOCAL I. W. W. BRANCH RESIGNS TO EVERETT Nils Madison, secretary of the Be midji branch of local No. 400, In dustrial Workers of the World, has resigned and last night left for Ev erett, Wash., a scene of activity of the I. W. W. He was accompanied by Roy Carter. The local secretary's duties have been taken over by Archie Sinclair of Minneapolis, a former lumberjack, who has been active for the last two years in the interests of the "One Big Union." Mr. Madison has been local sec retary for the past three months and in that time had much to do, as dur ing his tenure the strike In the Backus-Brooks camps was called and branch headquarters here cared for a' large number of the strikers. PATIENT RETURNS HOME $ ]*&. 45 CENTS PEE MONTH .,^j% 3 Miss Elsie Klinger of Pinewood, who was operated upon for goiter at St. Anthony's hospital some time ago, has recovered sufficiently to re turn to her home.