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The day book., 1916-08-22
u. S. IN INSURANCE BUSINESS WRITES WAR
RISKS ON SHIPPING MAKES MONEY

There are no great expenses. The
government does not go out and so=
licit insurance, it does not compete
with any other insurance company,
it does not pay fancy salaries to nom
working presidents, vice presidents,
stockholders or directors, it does not
pay for show window offices or fancy
furniture, and it pays no profits to
anybody except the people.
Uncle Sans marine insurance
business will be two years old Sept.
2, 1916. When it was created there
was considerable reluctance on part
Of the conservative members of con-
gress to have the government go into
any kind of business ordinarily con-
Quoted by private interests. It was
pointed out, however, that private
capital was unwilling to carry on this
business in view Of the hazards Of
war and their failure to do so had
brought commerce to a standstilI.
President Wilson and Sec'y McAdoo
urged upon congress the immediate
enactment Of this measure, and this,
together with the bill permitting for
elgn-bullt ships to take American
registry. undoubtedly saved the
country from a serious crisis.
The law was drawn so as to limit
the operation of the bureau to two
years, and the president was given
power at any time to terminate it.
This was to provide for the resump-
tion of this business by private cap
itaI in case the war should suddenly
end. The provisions removed oppo-
sition from private sources and the
government was permitted to go
ahead. Now the shipping and mer-'
camille interests of the country are
very anxious that the governments
insurance bureau shall be continued,
and the house has passed a bill for
the extension of the act of Sept 4,
1914. Among the commercial or
ganizations urging. this extension
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The day book., 1916-08-22
BY gibson GARDNER

Washington, Aug. 22.-The finest
piece of business pulled off in the last
two years was transacted by Uncle
Sam in the line of insurance. Your
uncle never was in the insurance
business before, but when the war
broke out he plunged. Nobody else
wanted to take the risks. Ships were
tied up to the docks at all American
ports because they could not get
anybody to write insurance against
being destroyed by ships of war. Pri-
vate capital was timid, so congress
passed an act saying: Let Uncle
Sam do it."
Five million dollars were handed
Uncle Sam as capital and he was
given a little II by room in the
basement of the Treasury bldg. as
his insurance Office. With this be-
ginning the War Risk Insurance bu-
reau-for so it was called-has done
a business which shows on the profit
ledger a figure that would make,
private business man sit up and take
some considerable notice. First look
at the cost. The bureau has been, in
operation two years and the total
cost for salaries, rent, soliciting
Cthere is none), printing, bookkeep-
ing, rubber stamps, Office boy, ETC.,
is $30,594 The total amount of in
surance written was S127, ,408,9 ,991.
The total premiums received were
S2,727,O91. The losses to date-aIl
paid-have been $744363. There
has been salvage to the amount of
$49,782. The net losses therefore
were $69A581. The amount on hand
is $2,O32,5O9. That is profit! Over
a million a year; and never touched
his capital.
The risks which were out Aug. 3,
1916, amounted to $11, 1902, ,645. From
these there are possible losses, but if
things go as they. have been doing
during the past two years chances
are that the losses will be small com
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-30

October, S1;ss@l.ss; No. .. Southern.
Corn = Firm and higher; No. 2.
yellow. local. $1:17Q1.1s;- steamer. No.
" Cats ow W. TSe lHSs' market keghi is steady; No .
white. so1s 0s1c; No. 3. white. SEQ
Bran-The market is firm and higher; !;
cry srn n,an: m.1,s. "m..! .e. 20" 1-s;oo
per ton, ss25o@sa.oo; Spring. per ton.
Refined Sugars Market nrm:
7.Se g 1;Soc; confectioners' ont A. 7.4o@7.5oc.
nearby prints. fancy. ssc. ''w''''
Eggs = The market is steady;
fpennsylyani.a1 Fen and IN other nearby frsts
receipts, free cases. $10.50 per case;
western. extra. ffrsts, free cases, $50
per case; do. firsts. free cases, sl0.50
Live Poultry - The market is dull:
fowls. 1Sd lie; roosters. 1s@14c; Spring
chickens. 14@17c; broilers. i6@l8c;
dsseks; 15@1sc; geese. 15@17c; turkeys.
Dressed Poultry-Duil; fowls. fancy,
do. small sizes, $50 20c; old roost-
ers. .16hc: roasting chickens, western, %
a24c: broiling chickens, western, 200
Hte; DO. nespsy 2s9a2c; Spring ducks.
Potatoes - The market is hrm;
Pennsylvania. per bushei. s1.5o@ i.so:
New York. per bushel. s1.50@1.s0;
Eastern shore. No. L.. per par
bar Barrel sIssai;so: do; SorfSIa HG
per barrel: $2.5o92.75;: do. No. 2. pes
sesarrei ,2S01.6o: Jersey. per basket.
Flour : Market dull. but firm;
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SHIP SINKING
SHADES PRICES
Possible International Compli-
cations Causes Selling; Beth
hem Steel Heavy

New York, Oct. 30.-Prices shaded
m the first hour on selling caused by
sdvices of another submarine incident
n British waters involving possible in
ternational complications. Motors ex-
tended the initial losses and Industrial
alcohol was heavy. with Bethlehem
steel common and preferred, those is
sues yielding to 6 points.
The movement was not especially
effective elsewhere. however. metals,
Including zinc stocks. showing pro-
nounced strength. Chino made a new
high at 63A and Atlantic, Gulf and
West Indies also exceeded all previous
records at 1919. A more general re-
action occurred at midday. Bonds
were irregular on further offering of
mterpationals.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-30
I DAY
! MORE

Subscription books Bbee Copper Mining Development
the right that interim apporoning smaller
of stock than for.
On November 1916 actively traded in on
New York Curb Higher
capitalization the
for selling the open a
of from $3000000
that at So share Bbee Copper Mining
selling is
considered Company practically ali its
assets intact in
So the original of the property that it will
develop dividends
their
absolutely they their
Copper Mining and Development Company making
it divdendpay mine.
Development already the property to be hphlv
neralized Surface showings through cuts
development the Bisbee
Spened up an the level
second hole sixty feet to the north Chun drilling
been considered the locating the
Bsbee District - 49,
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NEW YORK STOCKS

Chandler Bros. & Co., members New
York and Philadelphia Stock Ex-
changes, 3 North Market Square, Har-
risburg; 1888 Chestnut street. Phila-
de1phia; 34 Pine street fNew York,
furnish the following quotations:
nnt
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-30

decline to go there to work will be
employed by the Gipe Shoe Manufactur-
Ing Company at Palmyra.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-30

winter. clear. $500 q 30; do. stra,ghts.
Spring. firsts clear. ss.i5@s.25; do.
patents. ss.50@10.0o; do. favorite
ofahSs Hay .ieifU~nu,si; The market is frm with
large bales. slsoo@1s.so: No !. small
bales. s17.5o01sn0; No. Q. $4,000
1850; Ne; 8. si4oo@15.oo; sample.
Tght. mixed. slsbo@l7.oo: No. /.
sI5.0o@15.50: No. 2. s1s.5o@145o.
CHICAGO CATTLE
| Chicago. ILL.,, Oct. 80. - Cattle - Re-
ceipts, $4,000: easy. Native beef cat
tle,. $6.60@11.55; western steers. $6.15@
$50; stockers and feeders. s4.65Q7S0;
cows and lieifers. s13.s5@s.50; calves.
Sheep = Receipts. 10000; steady.
wethers, s7,25qS.5O; lambs. $500
1I10.
15c under Saturdays average. Bulk of
sales. $9.60@10.00; light. 1850 1905:
mixed, s9.50M10.20; heavy, $3.50 1920:
rough. ss.5o@s.65; pigs, s7.25@s.2o.
CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE
Chicago. Ill, Oct 3o.-Board of Trade
Wheat-December. 1904 May, 1.s5 x.
Corn-December, ST: May, $50
oats-December. 54%; May. 5sX.
Pork-December. 26.15 january. 26. 90.
Lard-December,1 1915: January, 1916.
TO DISMANTLE PLANT
The A. s. Kreider shoe factory at Pal
myra viii be dismantled on January l
and the machinery and employees trans
ferred to the company's new Lebanon
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TO DISNANTLE PLANT

The A: s. Kreider shoe factory at Pail
myra VIII be dismantled on January |
and the machinery and employees trans
ferred to the companys new Lebanon
plant Those of the $50 employees who
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pHrr.s DEIpVIA pRoDrrE
Philadelphia. Oct. 80. Wheat -
Market higher; No. .. red, spot and
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-08-05
.GASS COUNTY AFFAIRS =.
UNDER INVESTIGATION

st. Paul, Minn., Aug. 5.-Start-
ling disclosures may come with the
completion of an examination of the
financial affairs OF Cass county,
which are now personally being
made by Public Examiner Fritz. Mr..
Fritz has been nearly two weeks on
the task and is still on the job. The
investigation is the result Of charges
preferred with Governor Burnquist
by certain taxpayers in the county.
Cass county's troubles are similar
to those of Koochiching county, the
officials of which are also under fire.
The two counties have been bonded
to the limit for internal improve
ments and it is charged that money
realized through bond issues is ex-
pended extravagantly.
Governor Burnquist and Public Ex-
aminer Fritz are reluctant to talk
concerning the investigation of the
two counties. They say that many
of the charges made are not borne
out by the facts, but that the disclos-
ures may ultimately bring out some
thing under which the state prose
cutting officials can act.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-08-05
HUNTERS URGE LAWS TO
PROTECT GAME BIRDS

According to Carlos Avery, state
game and fish commissioner, 5000
representative sportsmen of Mime
sofa, besides all the game protective
associations in the state, have sent
to Washington vigorous protests
against proposed legislation relating
to water fowl. DR.. H. w. HenshaW,
chief of the biological survey, has
advised the commissioner that he be-
lieved the protests would result in
modification of the bill to meet the
approval of the northwestern states.
The bill in question would establish
an open season from February to
March II for ducks and other water
fowl in the states of Iowa, Illinois,
Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri, much
to the detriment, Mr.. Avery said, OF
duck hunting in Minnesota.
Petitions circulated in Bemidjl
were signed by several hundred
spOrtsmen.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-08-05
NEW YORK SUPERSEDES
LONDON AS WORLDS
GREATEST PORT
(By United I'ress)

Washington, Aug 5-New York
City has usurped London's proud po-
sition as the foremost port in the
world-the only door to commerce
through which $2,000,000,000 trade
is flowing annually. Figures from
the New York and London commerce
journals available today confirm this
assertion. @
During the fiscal year ending
June 30, 1915, imports and exports
to the total of s2,169,000,O00 passed
through the great American metrop-
oils, while London during the cor
responding 1914 calendar registered
q foreign trade of ,485,6O7,140.
New York's exports reached, dur
ing the period, $1,193,5S1,000 as
against London's $262,655,300. @
lBritain's first port, however, main
tanned the import supremacy with a
total of $1,222,952,110. New York's
imports were $975,837,421.
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CONGRESS TO INVESTIGATE
GUARDSMEN CONDITIONS

Washington, Aug. 5.-Congression-
al investigation to determine whether
the national guard has been treated
fairly in number of particulars is
provided for in a resolution intro
duced in the house yesterday by Rep
resentative George R. Smith of Min
neapolis.
The resolution states that it has
been claimed to have been demon
strated by the recent mobilization
that the government in many respects
has failed to treat the guardsmen
fairly in number Of particulars.
Investigation, if ordered, is to be
made by a committee composed of
three members of the house, to be ap-
pointed by the presiding officer. The
report is to be submitted to congress
not later than December Is next.
The resolution was referred to the
committee on military affairs.
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STORM LOSS between
FIVE AND TEN MILLIONS

The terrific wind storm, accompa-
MED by hail and heavy rains that
swept over North Dakota and North
western Minnesota Thursday night
caused between $5,000,000 and $10,-
10000 loss, according to reports re-
ceived today. Thousands Of acres Of
grain were hailed out, stock was kill
ed and buildings were wrecked.
There was much damage done in
Crookston. Windows were blown
out, buildings were razed and trees
and signs were blown down.
Winnipeg, Aug. 5.-The crops of
Seager Wheeler, worlds champion
wheat grower, were destroyed in the
terrific hail storm at Rosthern, Sask..
Thursday night, it was learned to-
day.
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RAILROAD REVENUES
SHOW BIG INCREASE

Washington, Aug. 5.-Net reven-
ues of SO large railroads OF the
United States for the year ending
with June, showed an increase over
the same period of 1915 of almost
$190,O00,OOO. The figures made
public today by the Interstate COM
merce commission, showed operating
revenues for 1916 of $1,S55,904,-
227. an increase of about $29O.O00,-
600 over the previous year. In net
revenue the Eastern roads showed
an increase of about $117,OOO,0OO
Southern roads an increase of about
$3O,OOO,OOO and Wetsern roads about
4O.OO0,000.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-08-05
DEMOCRATIC LEADER
ANSWERS HUGHES
(By United PreSs)

Washington, Aug. g. Senator
Lewis, Democrat, in the senate today
charged that the responsibility for
lives lost in Mexico lies with Repub-
lican leaders. His address was in an
swer to the acceptance address of
Charles Hughes, Republican nominee
for president. Lewis said that Mex
lean leaders were encouraged to COM
nit the horrible acts on account of
the Republicans endeavoring to en-
barras the president. Their action,
he stated, gave the impression that
the country was not united in sup
porting the executive.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-08-05
GOVERNMENT TO AWAIT
CONFERENCE ACTION

Washington, Aug. 5.-After a con-
ference between President Wilson
and Judge William l.. Chambers, COM
missioner of the United States board
of mediation and conciliation, it was
indicated that the federal govern
ment would take no formal action to
avert the threatened strike of 400,-
900 employees on 225 railroad systems
of the country until representatives
of the managers and workmen have
conferred next week in final effort
to reach an agreement. H.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-08-05
BEMIDJI CREAMERY
MAKES GOOD RECORD

The Beltrami Farmers creamery
on Minnesota avenue is making a
good record. During the past 48
hours one ton and half Of butter
has been made This output rivals
the output of any creamery this size
in Northern Minnesota. Yesterday
As cans of cream were received from
one town near Bemidji. Shipments
of the butter of the local creamery
are made to Boston.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-08-05
NORTH DAKOTA ssU''
ASKS STUDENTS RELEASE

Grand Forks, N. D., Aug. 5.-A
request that university students,
members Of the North Dakota Ma
tional Guard at the Mexican border,
be released to permit return to their
studies when school reopens this
fall, was forwarded Wednesday to
Secretary Of War Baker by President
r. L. Mcvey Of the University Of
North Dakota.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-08-05
NORTHERN MINNESOTA
EDITORS MEETING

The Northern Minnesota Editorial
association is holding it's annual
meeting at Cass Lake today. The
editors arrived at Cass Lake this
morning and today was devoted to
auto and boat rides. A reception
will be given this evening.
Tomorrow morning a religious SER
vice will be held for the editors and
tomorrow afternoon a program of
sports will be given at Star Island.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-08-05
MICHIGAN FIRES ARE
... REPORTED CONTROLLED

Detroit, Mich, Aug. 5.-The ef-
forts of hundreds of volunteer fire
fighters, coupled with rain and lull
in the wind, have brought about con-
siderable improvement in the forest
fire situation in northern Lower.
Michigan, according to latest advices
received here ss.-....--z., .--s..z.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-08-05
ANNUAL SCHOOL BOARD
MEETING TO Be HELD

The annual meeting of the board
of education of Bemidji will be held
tonight at the office of J. P. Lahr.
Officers will be elected and commit
tees will be appointed for the next
year. Plans will be made for the
opening of the schools September 5.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-08-05
"WHITE WAY" CONTRACTS
up next MONDAY NIGHT

At meeting of the city council
next Monday night, bids will be
opened for the construction Of a
white way in Bemidji. It is plan
ned to construct white way" sim
liar to the posts that have been
placed at the corner of Third street
and Minnesota avenue.
The city council Monday night will
also discuss an ordinance comprising
automobile laws. r
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-08-05
The Boss Gets Another Eafu| Of How Scoop Hates Himself

an, aaocQ.q 4s aga1ub b::e tkaeA hAek- Jo,~
~ ~ e*es ss4s =. ~ aa,S-%S 49, ~
4haea q 49, aso -a, ea4 es,o-uA4 az upyea4A Go
h4 'a;a ,ts.S e dis e eg9Ai1
3-ueRQe natao ,aon. ka45 aS1s9Q, eaid 60
= e et}e -ese4 '' 90 es'c1 tt11 ~
Sna co>e,e t4>r>1 oe2eroeQ8
sfa& Je9r>e- .p 1a1s- ea4rd ,4e ueaits4
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4 * x x x X X x x x X X X x x
BILLION AND HALF
IN APPROPRIATIONS
SET A NEW RECORD

Washington, Aug. s.
With the passage of the Dis
trict of Columbia appropria-
tion bill in the senate Thurs
day, appropriations Of the
present congress passed the
$1,5O0,00O,0O0 mark and set
a new record.
The bill for the support of
the district carried the fig
ures over the previous mark
and several other appropria-
tion bills remain to be acted
upon. Congressional leaders
expect appropriations of at
least $100,000,OOO additional
before final adjournment.
It is anticipated that the
Republicans during the COM
ing campaign will make the
extravaganza Of the present
congress one of the principal
issues before the voters of the
country.
-
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MORE AUTO Law "
! 8. BREAKERS IN COURT

J The Bemidji police are enforcing
the automobile laws and as a result
five autoists were in the municipal
court this morning. One paid fine
of five dollars for speeding and the
other four paid a fine Of one dollar
each for failure to have tail lights
on their automobiles. - .s.,s
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PRESIDENT TO NAME r..
MEXICAN COMMISSION

Washington, Aug. 5.-Indications
today are that President Wilson
would appoint three commissioners
within the next few days to meet a
similar delegation already selected by
General Carranza to undertake set
tlement of the international differ
ences arising from disturbed condi-
tions along the Mexican border.
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NINETY DAY OPTION ON
voLSIEAD LANDS EXPIRES

The 9O-day preference accorded for
the filling on. lands under the VOL
stead act expires today. After to-
day anyone who files on the land
must pay the government fees. Over
800 filings have been made to date
with Fred Rhoda, clerk Of the court.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-08-05
.BEM|OJ| NINE TO ~.
H|BBING FOR GAMES

h. The Bemidji baseball team left last
night for Hibbing where they will
play the fast Hibbing team this af-
ternoon and Sunday The Hibbing
team defeated the Bemidji team two
games and the local team has been
strengthened for the contest today
and tomorrow.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-08-05
.R|OTING MARKS STREET
CAR STRIKE IN new YORK
(By United Press)

New York, Aug. 5.-1ncipient riot
ing ana petty violence marked the
starting of the street car strike. this
morning. Indications are that the
strike will spread throughout the
greater New York.
Philadelphia, Aug. 5.-Offcials Of
the Philadelphia Rapid Transit COM
pany have been given 80 hours to
grant higher pay and to recognize
the union or face a strike.
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PARALY LYSIS DEATHS IN
n. Y. PASS 1000 MARK

New York, Aug. 5.-More than 1, >
600 children now have been killed by
the epidemic Of infantile paralysis,
and nearly 5000 have been stricken
by the. disease. The health depart
ment's daily bulletin shows that the
plague still continues to gain head
way.