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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-01-11

The California lemon crop is only
81 per cent normal, is another
reason for remaining n Iowa.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-01-11

pulsory education law would solye
the problem in short order as far as
children of school age are concerned
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-01-11

Hermit Roosevelt. son of T. R., has
become Democrat Blood will tell.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-01-11

c. r. skirvin ............. Manager
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-13
CHARITY BALL SUCCESS
Seventy-five Couples Attend Annual
Elks Dance-One Of Prettiest A.
fairs Ever Given In This City
PROCEEDS 60 FOR CHARITY

The Elks Charity ball of last even
ing was one of the most successful
events of its kind ever given in Be-
midi Seventy-fve couples were in
attendance and 1t is doubtful II a
prettier party has ever been given
here.
To Barney Erickson, Of the
O 'Leary-Bowser department store,
belongs credit for the able manner
in which the decorations for the ball
were arranged The color scheme
was entirely of purple and white, the
Elk colors, and Elk heads added to
the ornamental effect. The grand
march was led by Exalted Ruler and
Mrs. T. G. Bailey.
Bemidji Elks who had charge of
the ball were H. H. Mayer, Barney
Erickson, George Elletson, Eugene
Berman and Frank Koors. Through
out the evening refreshments were
served, the punch bowl being presid-
ed over by Miss Koors. Remfreys
orchestra provided music.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-13
Twenty Eight Become Citizens

Twenty eight applicants for citi-
zenship papers were recommended by
R. X. Doe, United States naturaliza-
ton attorney at this term of court
and were permitted to become citi-
zens by Judge c. w. Stanton. The
following is list of the
applicants who received citi-
zenship papers; Ralph Bates, Aspe-
line; Gust Branzill, OUR
ing; John Turn, Washhsh !;
Christian Peterson Fjeseth, Louis;
August Thorland, Island Lake.; Nels
Nelson, Bemidji; Hugo schnlze,
Farley; Lars Berg, Thorhult; Edwin
Angel Nelson, Nymore; Everiste J.
Herbert, Malcolm; John Olson, Pupo-
sky; P. Person Bach, DUMAS;
Erick Walfried, Weinberg; Knute
Olsen Bjklum, Orheim; Tarjer Tor
gerson, Thorhult; Gustav Levek, Viii
ton; Ole Estensen Void, Lewis; Fal-
keFlatelan, Orheim; liver Westgaard
Thorhult; Andrew Cazzen, Thorhult;
Anders Lundkvest, Carmel; Ole
Gran, Carmel; August Lind, Nal
colin; Carl Adrianson Prestebak, Jel.
lie; Anders ]. Olson, Thorhult; Otto
Chelstron, Thohult; Matthias Dotseth
Foy; Baptiste Beauri, Island Lake
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-13
ADMITS TAKING GRAFT
Woman duplicates St. Paul Police
Officials Now On Trial In That
City
DECLARES SHE WAS NOT FOOL"

St.. Paul, Feb. 13.-May Burke, for
mer resort keeper. Jointly indicted
with former Chief Flanagan and De-
tective Turner for bribery in the third
degree in connec ion with the pay
ment of $4,000 by Ida Dorsey for al
legged police protection for her resort,
as a witness for the state under the
bribery act, admitted she had re-
ceived her share OF the $4,000 paid
by Ida Dorsey.
She declared on the stand that
Flanagan and Turner had told her
they had received each $3.50 from the
Dorsey deal and she added that Wolff
had told her he had received his "bit."
The state scored heavily in the day s
testimony, Mrs. Alice Smith, ne
gress, formerly maid at Anna
VOLTS resort, and Rose Burton, for
merly an Inmate and sAousekeeper at
the Wolff resort, corroborating in part
the story told by Willie Wolff of the
alleged meeting of Wolff, Turner and
May Burke to discuss the underworld
situation and organize the party"
to promote the deals. Il The Burke
woman also ccrroborated this story.
The Burke woman created stir in
the courtroom when she declared that
Flanagan and Turner dragged me
into the deals, and while I was fool
to let them talk me into the PROPOSE
ton was not such a big fool as to
go into the deals without police pro-
lection as a backing"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-13

$161 FOR IA WOLF PELTS
Roosevelt Homsteaders Clear Good
Money From Trapping

John Erickson and P. c. Freder-
ickson of Roosevelt township
brought IA wolf pelts to Bemidji this
morning to receive the state bounty
which amounted to $105.. This is
the largest number Of pelts brought
brought to Bemidji for bounty at one
time and are all from brush wolves.
Messers Frederickson and Erickson
have claims near Neving and for a
pastime during the winter, trap.
They have been unusually success
full during the past few months and
have several more that were not dry
enough to bring in. So far this sea-
son other trappers who have been
working the country in the vicinity
of Neving have been unsuccessful as
the wolves are scarce and can only
be caught by clever methods. The
hides bring about four dollars
piece.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-13
PLAY WILL BE WINNER
Popular Four-Act Comedy, "The Col
I. lege Widow" Will Be Produced by
Athletic Club February %.
MRS. BAILEY IN LEADING ROLE

With Mrs. T. G. Bailey in the lead
ing role, "The College Widow" a
popular four-act comedy will be pro-
duced under the auspices o the Be-
midi Athletic club on Monday even
ing, February %. This play is one
one of the best known college come
dies Of recent years and has attract
ed large audiences wherever it has
been staged.
Rehearsals are being held daily
and the play should be successful,
both as an entertainment and finan-
cially. 1t is being given for the
benefit of the Athletic club and ad-
ded gymnasium apparatus will be
provided from the proceeds.
Some Of Bemidji's best dramatic
talent comprise the cast or characters
which is as follows:
Billy Bolton-A Half Back
.......... Carl Jacobson
Peter Witherspoon, A. M. Phi. D.
President of Atwater College,.
.......... ..... Alden Remfrey
Hiram Bolton, D. D. l.. L. D.-Presi-
dent of the K. and H. Railway
...,............ 80. al Newman
Matty McGowan-a Trainer. go.
Dick Fenton
Hon. ELAN Hicks-Member from the
State Senate-of Squantamville
............ Groom Mccullough
Bulb Hicks, his son and a Fresh
man at Atwater. VIM. Chichester
Jack Larabee-The Football Coach
in charge of the team
.......... Mayne Stanton
Copernicus Talbot-Post Graduate
Iutor ............ Dan Moore
Silent Murphy Rush
......... Ralph B. Lycan
Stub Talmadge-A Busy Under
graduate. ......... Jack Herbert
Tom Pearson-Right Tackle
............ Julius Bestul
Ollie Mitchell-a student 81,
.......... Carl Johnson
Dick McCallister-a student ~.
Tornoa 1fo1~,
Daniel Tibbetts-Town Marshal
............. Frank Koors
Jane Witherspoon- 'eThe College
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-13
VICE PROBER is AsT0UNDEl
Says People Know Very Little Of Ex'
listing Conditions.

Madison, Wis, Feb. 81 am sur
prised at the amount of vice in Wis
consin. never dreamed there could
be so much. I@don't suppose Wiscon-
sin is any different from any other
state, but the people don't know one
fourth what is going on"
This statement was made by Sena-
tor Howard Teasdale of Sparta, chair
man of the white slavery committee,
+ an interview Senator Teasdale
sad that the Investigation thus far
conducted had convinced him that adj
Qional legislation is needed. He ex-
Ncts to recommend:
a state agency that will compel
neal communities to enforce the laws
of the state and the city ordinances.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-13
'PREUS TO CONFER
WITH FARMERS
insurance Commissioner Will Visit
Bemidji Tomorrow And Outline
Mutual Insurance Plan
EXPECT BIG REPRESENTATION
Men From Southern Beltrami, Nor
thern Hubbard And Western Clear
water Counties Expected Here

+ :, : {. s 4
Many farmers of southern, Beltra-
mi, northern Hubbard and western
Clearwater counties are expected to
be in attendance at meeting which
is to be held at the high school
building tomorrow morning for the
purpose of organizing what will he
known as the Farmers Mutual In
surance company.
Preus To Talk
J. A. 0. Preus, state insurance
commissioner, will be present at the
meeting and will outline the plans
for such an organization. Mr.. Preus
has taken much interest in mutual
insurance companies which are Of
great benefit to the farmers, and
will fully outline his plan to them
at the meeting. It is expected that
articles of Incorporation will be
drawn up and that before many
weeks the proposed company will be
a reality.
Preus will arrive in Bemidji early
tomorrow morning and will remain
here until evening, when he will re-
turn to st. Paul. Preus is a candid
ate for state auditor, having an
nouncd his candidacy last Tuesday.
Northern Man
He is "a northern Minnesota man
which partially accounts for his
popularity in this section of the
state, and his record as an official
having not gone without notice by
the people of the state, are the prin-
cipal reasons for his endeavor to seek
higher office in the government of
the state. The press of the state is
generally supporting him. He will
be opposed by Henry Rines. 49,. ...
Business men of the city are ar
ranging a smoker which will be held
in his honor at the Commercial club
rooms tomorrow evening.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-13
"DRYso BRING TALKER HERE
Hon. Elias Racine Will Speak At
City Hall This Evening

Hon. Elias Racine, formerly a
member of the house Of representa-
-tives, and now practicing attorney
of Minneapolis, will arrive in Be-
midi tbs evening for the purpose Of
addressing dry rally which is to
be held in the city hall this even
ing. Mr.. Rachie will take as his sub
ject this evening 1.-THE Liquor Prob
lem" Tomorrow Thomsa w. Ora
ham Of Minneapolis will talk.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-13
Baseball Team Promising.

Baseball is becoming an interesting
topic among the athletes of the Be-
midi high school, and crack team
is expected to he organized early in
the spring. Many of the last year
men are back at school this year and
the material available is much better
than could be obtained last season.
Riley, who made an excellent record
as pitcher last season will be back
this year in the box and promises
to, attract attention in baseball cir
cles.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-13
CONTEST OVER TOMORROW
Votes Will Be Accepted Until Ten
O'clock Saturday Night

Votes will be accepted in the Sch
roder-Pioneer Piano contest until
ten O'clock tomorrow night. This
will end the contest which has at
tracted a great deal OF attention In
this city and the prize winner will
be declared the first part of next
week. No judges will be necessary
to decide as a record has been kept
weekly through out the contest and
any person doubling the outcome
can have free use Of the records at
any time.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-13
TOWER OF SLOAN FOUND

Foundations Of Structure Mentioned
by Christ Are Unearthed.
Cambridge, Mass, Feb. 13.-News
OF the finding of the foundations OF
the tower of Sloan were received by
Rev DR. Max Kellner of the Episcopal
theological school from friend at
Jerusalem.
This was the tower concerning
which Jesus is quoted in Luke xiii, T.
as saying: "Of those eighteen upon
whom the tower of Sloan fell and
killed them, think We that they were
Offenders above all the men that
dwell in Jersualem?" -... .s..... --s
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-13
State Jared by EXPLOSION.

Stamford, Conn, Feb. 1.-two hum
dred and fifty pounds of dynamite
stored in small house in the out
skirts of the city exploded and the
force of the explosion was felt all
over Connecticut. Many persons
thought that there had been another
earthquake shock.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-13
Taxes Coming In Slow.

Personal property taxes are still
coming in slow at the Office Of the
county treasurer. Only a short
time remains to pay these taxes and
residents would confer a favor upon
the treasurer by paying now instead
OF waiting until the last few days
when the final rush will be made.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-13
President Wilson Again III.

Washington, Feb. 13.-President
Wilson's engagements were cancelled,
according to an announcement at the
executive Offices, because the presi-
dent was ordered by his physician to
stay in his room to recover from a
cold.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-13
England Reiterates Refusal.

Z London, Feb. 13.-England's refusal
70 participate in the Panama-Pacific
exposition at San Francisco was reit-
srated BY Premier Asquith in the
house Of commons.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-13

Mrs. Fred Rhoda left this morning
for Long Prairie where she will be
the guest Of relatives for several
days.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-13
NO MACHINES IN PRIMARIES
Litigation Ties Up Million Dollars
Worth of Devices.

worth OF Devices.
Chicago, Feb. 13.-Voting machines
will not be used in Chicago at the
primaries Feb. IA, it was decided by
the election commissioners. The de-
cision was due to the fact that the
purchase of more than a million dol
lars worth of the machines has been
tied up by court action, in which
cnaTSss Ct graft have been made.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-13

Will Give Dance After Game
: Following the basketball game to-
night dance will be given in the
Odd Fellows hall in honor of the Wis
ting team. Good music vii be pro-
vded. s4
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-13
Expect To Win

That the Red Wing players were
tired out by their long trip, was
evident, and their flashes OF team
work were brilliant. The visitors all
understand the game and expect to
land a win this evening and are go
ing into the contest confident of tie
ing up the victories. Bemidji lacked
the "pep" displayed in the Superior
games, but in the game tonight they
will be forced to play at top speed
in order to win.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-13

Field baskets; Red Wing, Vol
liners 8, Hanson 2, Render 1, Peter
son 5; Bemidji Peck 1, Brandon s.,
Bestul 3, Howe 3, Newman s.;
Fouls thrown Red Wing Vollners q;
Bemidji, Brandon 8. Score Bemidji
81, Red Wing "a. Referee Jacob
son.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-13
Business Satisfactory.

The volume of business, however,
is sufficiently large to keep all post
office clerks busy, he says. During
the Christmas rush, all clerks were
worked to capacity and the number
of men available for employment un-
der civil service rules was even then
too small to properly attend to all
mail. Business is comparatively slack
at present. .. -.
OF great Importance to local NOV
ing picture ~theater managers was
the order also received yesterday
placing motion picture films COM
posed of cellulose-acetate on the
mailable list under parcel post regu-
dations. .- ----...
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-13
ATHLETICS DEFEAT
RED WING QUIN'1|
Bemidji Basketball Five Wins First
OF Three Game Series By 81 To "a.
Score Howe's Playing Features
VISITORS EXCEL IN TEAMWORK
Local Boys Gained Lead In First
Half And Were Able To Maintain
1t-Close Contest Tonight

Playing interesting basketball, but
far below the standard set in previ-
GUS games Of the winter, the Bemidji
Athletics were able to win from the
Mcneil five of Red Wing last night
by score of 81 to "a, In the first
of a three game SERIES Bemidji
started the game with rush and
before the contest had been in pro-
gress two minutes, Peck, at guard for
the locals connected with the basket
from a difficult angle. This seemed
to encourage the locals and they
went into the game with vim which
soon netted them ten points.
Visitors Strengthened
At this point the visitors strength
ened and by clever guarding and fast
floor work were able to gather six
points. The first half ended with the
score Is to 10 in favor of the Athle-
tics.
Again at the beginning of the sec
ond half the Red Wing boys-put up a
classy article OF ball, and for time
it seemed that the Athletics would
meet defeat, but they settled down
and at the end of the game had a
fairly large majority CT the points ga
thered. IS
Paul Howe, formerly of Red Wing
but who is now one of the most re-
libale men on the Bemidji team, was
the individual star of the evening.
This little player put up. snappy
game from the first blow of the
whistle and was constantly after the
ball. His basket shooting was good,
and his quick throws four times net
ted results. Bestul at guard allowed
his man but two baskets and again
demonstrated that he is basketball
performer of rare ability. Peck at
the other guard position played a
hard game, and his work against Vol
liners, the Red Wing star, was bril-
liant. Newman, Remidji's Centre,
was able to out Jump his opponent in
last evenings contest. He secured five
baskets and his CONSTANT playing
had much to do with the victory of
his teammates. Ripple and Brandon
played we'll.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-13
STANDARD OIL AIDS CHINA
important Concessions Are Made in
Return for Loan,

Peking, Feb. 13.-The Standard Oil
government in return for oil conces.
sions, which are described as very
important
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-13

Widow" ....... Mrs. T. G. Bailey
Bessie Tanner-An Athletic Girl
............. Olive Cunningham
Flora Wiggens-A Prominent
Waitress -. Dora Barrette
Mrs. Primley Dalzelle-a grass
widow and reliable chaperone
-. Miss Vera Backus
Miss Luella Clubs - .......
............M Mrs. Carl Jacobson
Bertha Beatrice Mills
Sally Cameron Josephine Ostrem
Ruth Aitken ....... ........
Josephine Barclay .....,....
........... Sally Whiting
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-13
so Pound Rule

According to Anton Erickson,
postmaster, local merchants and
others have not taken advantage of
the increased weights as quickly as
was expected. With parcels as heavy
as so pounds mailable as far as St..
Cloud on the south, beyond Grand
Forks on the west, and Canada on
the north, or anyplace within a dis
lance of $50 miles, it was thought a
large share Of the merchandise sent
would be by parcel post.
Bemidji is greatly hampered, says
Erickson, by the fact that postage
to Canada by parcel post is sent UNI
der the eight zone rate. Negotiations
are now being conducted between
Postmaster General Burleson and
Canadian postal officials to ex-
change mail matter under parcel
post rates.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-13
PARCEL POST CHANGE
IMPROYESBUSI
Ban On Many Articles Removed in
crease In Weight Of Packages Ac-
oepted Helps It's Popularity
BOOKS AVAILABLE MARCH IS
Volume Of Work Being Done At
BOOKS AVAILABLE MARCH 1e
Volume Of Work Being Done Al
Postoffice Keeps Clerks Busy Says
Erickson Send Picture Films

Practically all restrictions have
been removed from parcel post regu-
lations and now only miscellaneous
printed matter weighing less than
four pounds, all packages under four
ounces, letters, newspapers and
books are excluded. The ban on
books over eight ounces will be re-
moved March 16, according to notice
received at the local postoffice yes
terday. .a .az
- Miscellaneous printed matter was
unavailable under parcel post rules
until Feb. 1, when it was admitted.
However, this class of matter is still
unavailable by parcel post when
weighing under four pounds. Matter
included in this class is printed sta
tionery, catalogs and blank books.
Books which will he admitted on
and after March 16 include only
bound books.
Parcel post business at the Benz
idji postoffice had grown by leaps
and bounds since the weight limit
was increased to SO pounds in the
first and second zones, and 20 pounds
in the balance of the territory COW
cred.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-10

are perfectly adapted to the girls needs.
Even the children's garments partake
Of the general tendency, and there is
certain picturesqueness to be found in
the newest boys suits and the girls
dresses that adds to the picture.
AS a matter Of course the boys suits
must be masculine in effect if their wear
ers are to be happy, but just now there is
a tendency toward combining real boyisn-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-10

ness with a certain quaintness that Is
eminently charming and attractive.
The patterns number eightY.tW0 forty
five and eighty-two sixty-seven are cut In
sizes from thirty-four to forty-two inches
bust measure; eighty-two sixty-six is cut
from thirty-fours to forty-four; eighty
two forty-six and eighty-one ninety-four
are cut from twenty-five to thirty inches
waist measure; eighty-two forty-three,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-10

eighty-one eighty-one, eighty forty-one
are cut in sixteen and eighteen years;
eighty-two sixty-twO Is cut from ten TO
fourteen years, and eighty-two thirty
seven from -four to eight years.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-05-20
AID TO SOIL PRODUCTIVITY
Modern Methods Of Crop Rotation,
SiE Green Manuring and FertiIizing
Help Potato Growers. .IE

~ -
American potato growers will be
interested in the fact that German
farmers have found that many IN
direct benefits result from potato cul.
5ture, through modern methods OF crop
rotation, green manuring and fertiliz.
ing. .%s5 s, j.. 4. 3ys@1s ~ :
The potato has played the greatest
role in the agricultural development
OF light and fertile soils of eastern
Germany, as the sugar beet has done
In heavier soils. According to Ger
man specialists, these hoed root crops
are beneficial to any soil, through the
deep and thorough culture that is
given them, with its resultant I'm.
provement In the physical condition
and aeration. 5$ n 3 TN. \ 81 ;:s,;s:
E The profits from the crop Justify
the liberal use OF commercial fertil-
izers, from which there are important
residual effects on other crops in the
rotation. The clean culture practised
also brings all weeds into thorough
subsection. The yields per acre OF all
farm crops have been greatly In
creased since the extension OF potato
growing. 3s$ 81 h. sss.9.. Z.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-05-20
GROWING SUGAR B l: E
CLIMATE AND SOIL MUST BE ia.
KEN INTO CONSIDERATION.
Plant Does Remarkably Well at High
Elevations From Fact That Il 10 }
Injured Very Little BY Frost $.y
3 and Haflstorms. %,.$
eBy c. 8. KN1GHr.)

| - o.
Experience has shown that the
sugar beet reaches its highest develop
ment in the north temperate latitudes.
Although the conditions Of tempera-
ture must be taken into consideration
In selecting localities for the growing
of sugar beets. yet in addition to the
thermal conditions must also be
studied those OF rainfall or water sup
ply. (. 5,.2z -,. \ = Il a. 3&s.3
The sugar beet requires a certain
amount of moisture in order to pro
duce It's normal crop. This water may
be supplied by precipitation in the
usual way, by irrigation. or else the
soil must be OF that particular quality
which will allow subterranean moist
ure to reach the roots Of the plants.
The porous and sandy soils adjacent to
rivers sometimes furnish a sufficient
am cunt of subterranean moisture to
produce a good crop in connection
with the rainfall. rs
In general, beets require four or hve
months Of growing weather for their
successful production. In the West
where the moisture is applied by irri-
CATION, the crop may be harvested at
certain stage, thus making the con-
ditions ideal. In the eastern sections
OF the country, where the moisture Is
applied by rainfall, a second growth