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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-07
COMMERCE COMMISSION
URGES FEDERAL CONTROL
(By United Press)

Washington, Nov. 7.-With the
country suffering from car short
age, the Interstate Commerce COM
mission, in reporting to congress to-
day, recommended the federal con-
troll of the problem. The report said
that the shortage Of cars was on ac-
count of the demand for foreign
goods
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-07
CAPTAIN JOHN SMITH
TO OUTDOOR CARNIVAL

Wahhad, ,gun-tah, Chippewa In
dian, known as Captain John Smith
of Cass Lake, will attend the St. Paul
Outdoor Winter Sports carnival.
He visited in Minneapolis several
years ago.
Captain John Smith is reported to
be the oldest Indian in the country.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-07
GERMANY THOUGHT
ARABIA TROOP SHIP
(By United Press)

Washington, Dec. 7.-Germany's
answer to the American inquiry in
regard to the Arabia Isl that Germany
thought that the Arabia was a troop
ship. It agrees promptly to draw
appropriate consequences. ~
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-07

Jens Dahl was arrested today in
Bemidji by Game Warden Munich of
Crookston on charge of selling
Whitefsh.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-07
ROSS RUNNELS BUYS
INTEREST IN HOTEL

Ross Runnels, who conducted the
Brinkman hotel in Bemidji, has Sc
cured an interest with Senator R. T.
Buckler in the Hotel Commercial at
Crookston. Mr.. and Mrs. Runnels
have moved to Cro0kston.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-07
FARM LOAN BANK TO
ISSUE $loo,ooo,ooo BONDS
(BV United Press)


Washington, Dec. 1.-THE United
Press today learned that the federal
farm loan bank will ask for $780,
100000 bond issue bearing 4 and 5
per cent interest.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-07
X. x X X X X X Xxx xxx XXX X
x SPUR x

x X X x X X X X X X X X x * X X
A pie social and dance was held
at the school house Saturday night
Over a hundred persons attended.
The proceeds were over $50.
Miss Anna Ryan, sprincal of the
Spur school, spent the Thanksgiving
vacation visiting friends at Ten
strike.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-07

Joseph E. Harris, judge Of probate
elect, has gone to the Twin Cities on
a business trip.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-04
HOW TO MARK FISH SPOTS
Take "Shots" at Objects and Draw
Imaginary Lines, ls the Advice
Of an Authority.

It is necessary for the successful
fisherman to mark the good fishing
spots, and il is "A simple matter, ac-
cording TO the New York sun.
The first thing that II civil engineer
is taught Is to tie his survey to some
thing permanent. OF what use would
a deed be setting forth the boundaries
of Il piece Of property if it did not have
n permanent point of beginning?
If you are fishing in Il body of wa
ter with land on all sides, it only be-
comes necessary to look in four direc-
tions-first north, and then take some
object due north of your fishing spot
and remember it. such as II big tree
somestack, or building.
Then look due east and fix upon an.
other object, and YOUR good fishing
spot will he at the intersection OF
imaginary lines drawn from both those
points.
II you desire to be doubly sure you
can site ON objects due south and west
but any two objects 80 degrees apart
will be sufficient to fix n point.
Ii is assumed that you are seated II
n boat directly over the spot you wisl
to mark, hence it is easy to take
shots due east and south or nOrtl
and west. Any we are sufficient.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-04
Important to RNothera
Bears the
Iohnnv,s Manners.

Where the carefully trained child
learns bad amer is a standing mys-
terry to its watchful parents. These
anxious rearers of the young are often
heard %propounding the query, but gen
orally without result. Once in n while,
however, out Of the deep silonce comes
an Illuminating answer.
Johnny furnished one just the other
day. He had just finished a particu-
larry toothsome dish of apple pud-
ding, which he ate to the last mOrsel.
Then, despite the fact that there was
company at the table, he deliberately
picked up his saucer and licked IT
clean.
Johnny - exclaimed his mother,
after a Mortified gasp, whom did you
ever see do n thing Ike that?'
Dogs" replied Johnny.-Life.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-04
WALLS OF FLAME CUT OFF Es.
CAPE OF VICTIMS, WHILE
LAKES SAVE OTHERS.
TWO HUNDRED PERISH
DEATH LIST MAY BE INCREASED
BY REPORTS FROM OUTER
CANADIAN VILLAGES.
western Newspaper Union News serylee.

E~nglehart, Ont, Aug. forest
fires raging in northern Ontario are
believed to have resulted in the loss
Of from $50 to 200 lives. Other scores
Of persons have been injured and it is
feared many of them may die. Sew
eral small towns have been wiped out
by the flames that have ragged for for
ty-eight hours. Reports thus far re-
ceived show that %fifty-seven persisted
at Nushka, a French Canadian settle
ment, and %thirty-four at Matheson.
Cochrane has eighteen dead and thir-
ty-four injured; lroquois Falls fif-
teen dead and many injured and Ra-
more fifteen dead. The number
killed at Porcupine Junction is o
known, but the entire town was de-
stroyed except the railroad station.
The death list will be materially in
creased, 1t is feared, by victims in
outlying districts. There are APP
parently we'll authenticated reports
that many p%rospectors have been
trapped at Tashota and Kowash.
One farmer and his ten children
are known to have been burned, while
the mans wife was vainly seeking aid
to check the %onrushing flames.
Nushka, a hamlet consisting of a
score of frame buildings and stores,
suffered worst.
1t had been threatened for several
days, but the residents fingered in
the hope they might save their homes
A nearby lake in when they found
refuge saved many residents of Coch.
rane on the line of the Temiskaming
and Northern Ontario railway. Only
two streets in the town we're saved
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-04

1t occurred in one of the gambling
dens Of the far West, such as are only
to be found in films and fiction. AS
the Group of COW punchers lost or won
huge fortunes on the turn of a pack Of
greasy cards, n newcomer burst excit-
eddy into the place.
Heard about Dickson getting shOt?"
he gasped to his astonished audience.
The COW p%unchers gathered round
him to hear the news.
"NOw they cried. "WhenT"
"'BOut half an hour ago" came the
reply. q" was there and saw it ALL"
"Where did he get shot?" was the
next question flung at him, while hands
frightened Ominously on revolver
butts.
"Down at the store" chuckled the
Jester, calmly. HE bought a couple
Of pounds of it."
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-04
II WASN'T a War Tale.

At Il smoker the other evening ref
erence was made to war stories, when
this little incident was recalled by
Congressman Daniel j. Riordan of
New York.
Some time since n venerable party
stood in the midst of Il party of friends
describing a happening with consider
able force. ,
"They charged like demons! said
he. Though slaughtered in thousands,
there were millions to take their
places. and finally we had to retreat
SAY" remarked Il man who had
just stepped up, lis he describing II
battle that he was in during the Civil
war;"
No" was the smiling rejoinder of
the party addressed. He is telling
how he was chased by mosquitoes
down along Barnegat ay."-Philadel'
phia Telegraph.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-04
Believed carranzo win Accept.

1t is believed by diplomats and 9TH
ers here that Carranza will accept the
counter-proposition of the Washington
government and enlarge the powers
of the proposed commission If he has
his own way.
President Wilson is understood to
have at least a score of men under
consideration for appointment as com
m~issioners. Among them are Chief
Justice White. Maj. Gen. Goethals,
former governor of the canal zone;
Frederick Lehman, former solicitor
general, and Louis ID. Brandeis, asso-
ciate justice of the Supreme Court. II
was stated authoritatively that the
President had not attempted as yet to
make any selections.
Unofficial information from Mexico
City has been to the effect that Luis
Cabrera, Mexican minister Of finance,
would head the Mexican membership
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-04
RUSS CAPTURE $4,000 TEuToNs
Austrians Expected to Make Stand
Near Brody, Along the Styr.

Near Brody, Along the Styr.
Petrograd. "A s%emi-official esti-
mate of the number of prisoners taken
by the Russians during the first half
of the summer campaign just closing
places the total al 100000. 1t is ex-
pected that the Austrians will make
their first stand in the forests imme-
diately west Of Brody along the bend
in the Styr. According to some con-
fidential information Brody was taken
without any preparation by a rush by
the infantry.
Armies of central powers driven
back along sixty-mile front, says Of
fetal Petrograd statement.
Austrian surprise attack against
Italians on Mount Cimont, 1000 feet
above sea level, fails, says report
from Rome.
Attacks by Serbian troops against
Bulgarians on the Macedonian border
repulsed, according to announcement
from Sofia. .
French make clean sweep Of Ger
man positions on three-and-a-half
mile rront from Hardecourt to Somme
river.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-04
couldnlt Eool CharIle.

A gentleman said TO live in Brook
line married a second time and his
choice was a wealthy lady about City
years of age When the bride and
bridegroom returned from the we'd
ding the husband, introducing his wife
to his children, said:
My dear children, kiss the lady.
She is the new IN l promised to
bring you"
After taking a steady look Mt the
new mamma little Charlie said:
Papa, you have been cheated she
isn't new ut all -
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-04
Everything in the Bill.

"Waiter, waiter, I've swallowed a
bone1'
The waiter hurried forward, loos-
ened the diners collar, and buffeted
him Justify on the back.
Feel better, sir?" he asked sympa-
t%hetically.
yes. thanks replied the diner.
"But why the dickens don't you take
the bones out of your COMPOUNDED
mince? Bring me my bill"
The waiter a%pOlOgized and departed,
but when he returned with the bill the
diner noticed that II shilling was
marked up against '%sundries.'
Whats this?" he demanded an
grily. "Y ou've charged me a shilling
too much.'
81 beg pardon, sir" replied the
waiter, but chOkln's an Xtra."-Lon
don Tlt-Bits.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-04
s25, 900, 900 PROPERTY LOSS.
Three Known Dead In Munitions Elk
plosions Felt In Five States.

DlOBlOnb FGIl IN TlNC OAdICos
New York, Aug. Property loss
estimated at $25, 100000 was caused by
the series of terrific explosions Of
ammunition awaiting shipment to the
entente allies and stored on Black
Tom island, a small strip of land jut-
ting into New York bay off Jersey
City, early Sunday morning. The loss
of life still is problematical. 1t now
appears, however, that the earlier re-
ports overestimated the number of
killed. This can not be determined
definitely until there has been oppor-
tunity to check up the workmen en-
ployed on the island and on boats
moored nearby. Three are known to
be lead and at least five more are
missing. Scores of persons were in
jured, some Of them probably NOR
tally. The detonations, which were
felt in five states, began with a con-
tinuous rapid fire of small shells.
Fire that started soon after the first
great crash which spread death and
desolation in its wake, destroyed
thirteen of the huge warehouses OF
the National Storage Company.
The flames shooting into the clouds,
were reflected against New York's
SKY line" Of towering office build
ings, which only a few moments be-
fore we're shaken to their foundations
as by an earthquake. Miles of streets
in Manhattan alone we're strewn with
broken glass and shattered signs,
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-04
Colorado Leads in tungsten output.

Washington.-The United States in
the first six months of the year pro-
duced 1920 tons of concentrated
tungsten ore, valued at S9,000,0 900,
more than ever before mined in
twelve months, the geological survey
reported. Colorado has r~egained its
lead in the production Of tungsten
pres and between Jan. / and June 80
marketed 1905 tons. valued at 49,
6S8, 600, OF which the Boulder field
furnished 1,494 tons. California sold
5S4 tons, valued at &3.OO5. OO0."
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-04
chanae In Rumanlan SAD.

Amsterdam.-A dispatch from Blu.
charest to the Vosslsche Zeitung OF
Berlin says that Gen. lotto, chief OF
the Rumanian general staff, has been
superseded by Gen. Hiesou, a friend
Of Premier Bratians,
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-04
NOTE GIVEN TO AMBASSADOR OF
DE FAcTo REGIME is BASIS
OF PEACE PROPOSALS.
TO NAME COMMISSION
PRESIDENT CONSIDERING Sew
ERAL MEN FOR lNTERNA-
TIoNAL BOARD.
western Newspaper Union News Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Washington, July 29.-The United
States government accepted in full
the Carranza proposal for the appoint
ment of a joint commission to consid-
er the causes of difference between
the WI republics and make recon-
mendations on which the governments
n turn shall act. The note Arredon-
do is requested to deliver to Secretary
Aguilar and which went forward by
telegraph, follows:
"Mr. Secretary: / have the honor
to acknowledge receipt of your excel
lency's note transmitted under date Of
July IL by EliseO Arredondo, your gov
ernment's confidential agent in Wash
ington, informing me that your excel
lency has received instructions from
the Citizen First Chief of the Consti-
nationalist army charged with the ex-
ecutive power of the union to propose
that each of our governments name
three commissioners, who shall hold
conferences at some place to be mu-
tually agreed upon, and decide forth
with the question relating to the evac'
uation Of the American forces now in
Mexico and to draw up and conclude
a protocol or agreement regarding the
reciprocal crossing of the frontier by
the forces of both countries; also to
determine the origin of the incursions
to date in order to fix the RESPONSE
bility therefor and definitely to set
tie the difficulties now pending oil
those which may arise between the
two countries on account of the same
or a similar reason; all of which shall
be subject to the approval of both
governments.
I'm reply, l have the honor to state
that l have laid your e~xcellency's note
before the President, and have re
ceived his instructions to inform YOU
excellency that the government of thu
United States is disposed to accepr
the proposal of the Mexican govern
ment in the same spirit of frank cor
diality in which it is made.
This government believes and sug
gests, however, that the powers of thu
proposed commission should be en-
larged, so that, If happily a solution
satisfactory to both governments o
the questions set forth in your excel
lency's communication may b,
reached, the commission may alsc
consider such other matters tn,
friendly arrangement of which woult
tend to improve the relations of tn
two countries; it being UNDERSTOOD
that such recommendations as tn
commission may make shall not b.
binding upon the respective govern
ments until formally accepted b.
them.
SHOULD this proposal be accepted
by your excellency's government,
have the honor to state that this gov
eminent will proceed Immediately t
appoint it's commissioners and fiI
after consultation with your exec.
lency's government, the time an
place, and other details of the pre-
posed conference.
Accept, Mr.. Secretary, the assul
ances of my highest consideration.
FRANK l.. POLK,
Acting Secretary Of State"
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-04
ITCHING, BURNING SCALPS
crusted With Dandruf Yield Readily
to cut;cura. Trial Free.

Cuticura Soap to cleanse the scalp OF
dandruff crustings and scallngs, and
Cuticura Ointment to soothe and heal
feelings and irritations. Nothing bet
ter, surer or more economical than
these super-creamy emollients for hair
and scalp troubles of young or old.
Free sample each 10y mail with Book.
Address postcard, C%uticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-04
nMnthern al Nlnenar.

Mother Of vinegar is so called be-
cause 1t Is the mass of germs which
produce the vinegar from the alcohol
of the hard cider. The mother" can
be dissolved in strong oxidizing
agents, but viii be killed by such
treatment.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-04

Rome.-Thomas Nelson Page, Unit
ed States ambassador, and Mrs. Page
arrived in Rome. Mr.. Page has been
in the United States for the last two
months on leave of absence.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-04
Plaaue Deaths In New record.

New York.-Tho epidemic of infan'
tile paralysis set a new high mortal
ity record July 20, forty-fout children
dying Of the disease during the "a
hour period.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-04
wIae Mnnn,tn

Don't knock a man who is max
ing good" About 900 times out Of a
1000 the success Of a man is also
success for the entire community
Atchlson Globe.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-04
Pessimlstle Logic for the Season.

PesSimiStic Logic Tor the season.
In almost every family there is one
member who simply has to work hard
and save his money, In order to have
1t on hand to lend to the others when
they need 1t, and who thus gets the
reputation among them of being stin-
gy.-OhiO State Journal.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-04

A clock keeps right on working when
it goes on Il strike; thus it gets the
hallge on Il a
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-04

An English scientist has succeeded
in obtaining seven gallons of fuel oil
from a ton of seaweed.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-04

Every time Il girl Is introduced to an
eligible young nan Il fresh crop OF
hope springs up In her heart.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-04

One trouble with reform Is that
every man wants TO apply it TO the
other fellow.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-04

Be happy. Use Red Cross Bag Blues
much better than liquid blue; Delights
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-04

Obligations cannot exist among
friends.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-04

Observe the wise carpenter. He
makes every blow count when he hits
a nail.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-04

A bathing suit must feel embarrass
lngly inadequate and Insignificant.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-04

Cape Cod was once an island.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-08-04

The most difficult things we have to
deal with are not always the largest
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-19
The Democratic Platform.

The Democatic National Committee
has already virtually renominated the
president, according to the Washing
ton Post. So far as the head of the
ticket Is concerned, the next Demo-
cratic national convention, to be held
in st. Louis in June. will be merely a
Formally. The principal work that
must be done at that convention aside
from nominating a vice president Is
the drafting Of party platform,
Already the single-term plank OF the
Baltimore convention has been elimi-
mated. The plank which suggested
that the high cost of living could be
reduced with the reduction of the tar
if is known now to have been based
upon fallacy.. Instead Of the tariff
for revenue only promised by the last
platform there is now free-trade
tariff which admits seventy per cent
Of all imports free Of duty, and it has
not raised sufficient revenue to run
the government.
1t is admitted by the Democrats that
the tariff is the biggest issue possessed
by the Republicans. There is no doubt
about that. 1t will be interesting,
therefore, to see what the Democrats
have to say on the subject in their next
platform. Likewise it will be interest
ing to see what the party has to say
on the question Of national prepared
ness as an insurance against war.
II William Jennings Bryan were per-
mitted to dictate the next platform
as he dictated the last. 1t is doubtful
whether President Wilson would find
It possible to run upon it as candi-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-19
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION.

Notice is hereby given that, at a meet
ing OF the stockholders Of the Columbia na
GAS Company, corporation created and
organized under the laws OF the state OF
West Virginia, held at Its office in clarks.
burg Harrison County, West Virginia, o on
having resolutions were adopted:
RESOLVED, first, That the Columbia
Gas Company, a corporation created and
ORGANIZED under the laws Of the State OF
west Virginin. does hereby discontinue
business as a corporation and surrenders
to said State its charter and corporate
franchises. The board Of directors Of said
cnmnanv will proceed to convert the prop.
erty, chooses in action and all assets Of
tbs corporation into cash. and nS,,t pay o 0a
and discharge all Its debts: hhpillties anu
obligations; and after iully dischnrginG
ali ali Such debts, liabilities and obligations,
divide the remainder among the s SoiS-
holders pro rata with their several hoid,
incs of stock, but no such payment shall
he made to any stakeholder until after the
pubiication of the notice hereinafter pro-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-19
new PRESSNAN
Arrives at the Home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. l. M. Johnson on
East Main Street.

The Telegram continues to grow by
leaps and bounds.
The latest addition to its force of
skilled mechanics came this morning
with the arrival of a boy baby at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. L, NJ. Johnson.
The happy father, who is the popular
and efficient pressman OF the Tele-
gram, had not arrived for work at a
late hour this morning. and it is prob
able that these lines will not be pub
lished until Thursday, for at noon
there was little prospect Of the Tele-
gram being issued today. I'd
LET me tell you something" said
Mr.. johnson over the telephone to a
Telegram reporter this morning. IL
don't want any new pressman' head
on that article" And just for that
the head on this article will be New
Pressfan." Mr.. Johnson, however,
claims nothing less than seat in the
White House for his youngest son.
The Telegram knows of only orc
reason why 1t is practically impossltl
for young Johnson to ever sit in Il
White House. and that Is, because
probably will be raised according
the Democratic faith of his father.