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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-06-27

ANAt 0Gs l. buA Su4uCtJs
Mr.. Clarkson, accompanied by dele
gates representing the different
routes and a number of highway en-
thusiasts, left St. Paul Sunday to in
spect the three routes. They motor
ed to Alexandria, Fergus Falls and
arrived at Fargo last evening.
Today they motored to Crookston,
to Thief River Falls and to Hallock.
All along the route it was notice
able that much work had been done
to improve the highways.
The party will return to Thief
River Falls tomorrow morning and
will motor to Bagley. From Bagley
they will motor to this city, expect
ing to arrive here tomorrow after
noon. The party will then proceed
to Itasca State Park and to Park
Rapids.
To Meet Party.
Bemidji autoists, as many as can
possibly go, are urged to fill their
cars with persons and to go to Bag
ley tomorrow morning to meet the in
spectOrs and to escort them to this
city. Mr.. Clarkson and party may
not arrive at Bagley until about
noon.
The Bemidji autosists are requested
to meet at the Hotel Markham at
nine o'clock.
From Bagley the party will come
to Bemidji over the north road COM
ing into Bemidji past the school to
Irvine avenue.
Mr.. Clarkson is being accompanied
on his inspection trip by H. H. Orme,
president of the Minnesota Automo-
bile association.
Routes are Scored.
Each route is being scored upon
the number of definite points, among
which are:
l. Wealth and population of the
territory traversed by the highway.
2. Hotel and garage accommoda-
tions. -~---
3. Present condition of roads,
whether improved or unimproved.
4. Total mileage of each route.
5. Soil conditions as affecting
road construction; topography of the
country as affecting grades and avail
ability of road building material suit
able for construction of 365-day
roads.
6. Scenic advantages and points
of especial interest.
Three Proposed Routes.
The three proposed routes are as
follows:
1. Western Route-St. Paul, Min
neapolis, Anoka, Elk River, st. Cloud,
Melrose, Osakis, Alexandria, Hen
ming, Perham, Detroit, Lake Park,
-Moorhead, Crookston, Warren, Stew
en-, Hallock and boundary line.
2. A Central Route st. Paul,
Minneapolis, Elk River, st. Cloud,
Little Falls, Staples, Wadena, Park
Rapids, Itasca Park, Bemidji, Bag
lev, Red Lake Falls, Thief River
Falls, thence to the boundary line at
St. Vincent. s.~ g.. III
8. Eastern Route-St. Paul, Min
neapolis, Anoka, Elk River, Prince
ton, Mile Lacs lake, skirting. the
westerly shore of Mile Lacs lake tc
Garrison, thence westerly to Brain.
erd, Pine River, Walker, Cass Lake
Bemidji, thence the same as the cen
trail route northwesterly to the boun'
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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-06-27
May Parole Convicts.

May Parole Convicts.
St. Paul, June 27.-The state
board Of contro! at St. Cloud is
investigating 20 applications
from the reform school Of in
mates who desire to join the
colors. They may be paroled.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-06-27
SPECIAL ELECTION
TO amend CHARTER
!. FOR PARK BOARD
May Be Held at Same Time as County
Option Election in
August.
STATE ENGINEERS BEGIN
..' PLANS OF NORMAL SITE
City to Order Improvement of Dia.
mond Point Park; Plans to Be
Drawn. .ssr.- ..-

A special election will be held in
August, probably at the same time as
the county option election, to amend
the charter to provide for a park
board for Bemidji.
City Attorney Russell and the
charter commission will meet in a
few days to draw up the proposed
amendment.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-06-27
BEMIDJI NAVAL
MILITIA WATGHFUL
WAITING FOR CALL
All Members Ordered to Report at
City Hall Tonight at 1880
O'clock. =s
TWO NEW RECRUITS SIGNED;
NEW EQUIPMENT RECEIVED
Preparations for Battalion Of Vol
unteers Continued; Indians to
Join.
TWO NEW RECRUITS SIGNED;
NEW EQUIPMENT RECEIVED

Washington, June 27.-The
house naval affairs committee
reported out a bill for federaliz-
ing the naval militia. The ad-
ministration has endorsed the
bill.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-06-27
JEFFERSON HIGHWAY
OFFICIALS TO COME
T0BEM|DJ| TOMORROW
J. D. Clarkson, General Manager of
Highway Association, to Inspect
Route.
BEMIDJI AUTOISTS URGED
TO MEET PARTY AT BAGLEY
Routing Of Highway Will Be Divided
Official to Go to State
Park.

]. D. Clarkson, general manager Of
the Jefferson Highway association,
who is personally inspecting the three
proposed routes in the state of Min
nesota for the Jefferson highway from
New Orleans to Winnipeg, will arrive
in Bemidji tomorrow afternoon to in
spect the route through this city.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-06-27

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-04
Making a Sport of Speed

The worlds speediest sport seems des-
 tined to become the nations most popular
 pastime. -
 From a handful of observers, who, 20
 years ago, followed the entrants in the
 first automobile race, on foot, to the half-
 million spectators that witnessed the mo-
 tor car races held on the five leading
 speedways during 1915, is an impressive
 leap And yet this is as fairly represen-
 tative of the strides made by the sport
 of automobile racing as is the increase
 in average speeds from five miles per
 hour to 102 miles per hour representative of the strides made by the industry.
 In those early days no admissions were charged; today over a million dollars a year is taken in at the gates of these five speedways. There must be something grip ping about 8 sport which will bring hall | a million spectators hundreds of miles and in several instances entirely across ! the continent-to witness 30 high-strung mechanically perfect motor cars driver | by as many daring and steel-nervet drivers, dash around a two or two-and-a 1 half-mile track for from three to six hours And yet these enthusiasts have been focking to Indianapolis, Des Moines and Tacoma in ever-increasing numbers and Chicago and Sheepshead Bay have promises of larger crowds this season | than attended the opening of those speed ways last year.
 What has been the cause of this won- derful increase in the interest in motor car racing? The question is easily an
 swered. There are over two million motor
 car owners In this country, and to the majority of these his automobile repre- sents his principal means of attaining sport. pleasure and recreation. In addi- ton. these contests are always close and exciting. and this element appeals to the
 sport-loving nature of the average Amer ican But from a practical standpoint too, the owner is interested in automobile racin, for on the race course may be tried out metals and designs, which, were i. not for the laboratory of the speed way, would not make their appearance in
 the stock car until several years hence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-04
Reserve Bank Statement

Washington, June 3.-The total re- sources of federal reserve banks de- creased by'more than $10,000 900 during the week ending June ?, according to the boards statement made public today The statement shows:
 Resources: Gold coin and certificates in vault, s242, ,253.000; gold settlement fund, S102, ,331 ,0O0; gold redemption fund with United States treasurer, $1,793,0 GOO; total gold reserve $346, ST, 900; legal tender notes, silver, etc, $13,855, GOO; total reserve, $360, 232, GOO. Bills discounted and bought: Ma turtles, within 10 days, $l1, ,607, ,Oo0; from Il to 30 days, $19, ,227 900; from 31 to 50 days, SPA, ,094, 900; from 61 to 90 days. 4,5S2, GOO; over 90 days, $3,S77,00O; total, $7S, ,3S7, ,00o.
 Investments United States bonds, $51, = 991, 900; one-year United States treasury notes, $4 190,00o; municipal warrants, s36, . 633,000; total earnings, assets, S166, ,20l, 900; federal reserve notes, net, s240S2, 900; due from federal reserve banks, net, $15, 300, ,000 all other resources, $s,9320O0 total re- sources, $574, GOO.
 Liabilities: Capital paid in, s54, ,85s, 900 {; government deposits, $500OO, GOO; reserve deposits, net, $460, 422 Oo0 federal reserve notes, net, s7,512,o GOO; federal reserve bank notes in circulation. s1,731, 900; all other liabilities, $224000; total liabilities, S574,- TAT, ,OOO.
 Gold reserve against net deposits and note liabilities, 6S.9 per cent. Cash re- serve against net deposit and note labili- ties, 717 per cent. Cash reserve against net deposit liabilities, after setting aside 40 per cent gold reserve against aggre- gate net liabilities on federal reserve notes in circulation, 72.1 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-04
COTTON MARKET IS
 QUIET ON WEEKEND
Liverpool Relatively Easy, While New York Markets
 Break Even

New York, June 3.-The cotton mar
 l<et was quiet today with prices stead
 fer on covering for over the weekend
 July contracts sold up from 1255c to I12.62c, and closed at 1261c with the general list closing steady at a net advance of to 10 points.
 Liverpool was relatively easy and the
 local market opened at a decline of 2
 points to an advance of points After
 the very heavy and general selling of
 the past few days, however, there was little further liquidation in evidence
 and prices soon steadied A more bull ish view of exports for the balance of the season seemed to be inspired by
 Liverpool advices claiming that the market there would require from 45,000 to 50,000 bales per week in order to prevent advances and may have brought in a little scattered buying. Generally speaking, however. the ad- vance to 12.76c for October and 129tc for December was attributed to cover ing. Closing prices were within a point or two of the best and trading was very quiet after the first few minutes. Business may have been restricted to some extent by the holiday in New Or- leans, as well as by ordinary weekend considerations but people around the ring said that. the outstanding interest had been considerably reduced during the week, and that traders were proba- bly, waiting for fresh developments. The weather map showed continued fa- vorable conditions over the entire south and there was further talk of @ com paratively high condition report from
 the government at the beginning of next
 month. The moderate increase in the
 amount of cotton on shipboard await ing clearance and the Nomewhat larger port receipts as well as the small Liver.- Ipool stock encouraged the more bullish view of the export movement. Reports from Fall River said that manufac- turers were beginning to feel the scarcity of labor but that there has been a Hull in fresh demand and that mills are consequently able to keep well up with their old orders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-04
-FEVER|SH BIDDING
 ON STOCK EXCHANGE
New Records Are Scored in Automobile Common and
 Preferred Stock

New York, June 3.-Further feverish bidding up of special stocks served to distract the attention of traders in to- days brief market from latest advces regarding the great naval battle off the coast of Denmark. Automobile Issues held almost absolute sway. with some gains of sensational proportions and con sequent new maximums The logical in ference to be drawn from this movement apparently is that events of importance and advantage to holders of these issues are in the making.
 New records scored today included Willys-Overland common, which rose 20 points to s14, with points for the pre- ferred at 111A and Chandler motors up IFS to 121is, while general motors made the extraordinary gain of 7S points to 549, within easy distance of it's high record.
 The advance in sugar stocks was as- sociated with rumors of heavy buying by the refiners. Merchantile Marine pre- ferred again denoted substantial action on it's recovery to 9Sh, within the smallest fraction of it's high record, made the preceding day.
 Rails and international issues as a whole were sentimentally affected by the news from abroad, Norfolk and Western, how ever, being the only noteworthy exception on it's advance of AZ points to the new unimportantly in the days one-sided op- erations. Total sales of stocks amounted to 27O,0O0 shares.
 Additional gold was received from Can ada, swelling the total from that source to almost $50 100000 and s1,0O0oOo gold was shipped to Cuba in payment of conner cial obligations.
 Bonds were lower, particularly Anglo French and Canadian war issues. Total sales par value $1,S40,O00.
 Government bonds were persistently heavy on call during the week, with de- cines varying from A@1A per cent, in- cluding Panama issues.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-04
Charles Fairchild & Co.'S Letter

New York, June 3--(Special. )-The cot ton market, which was heavily long local ly, failed to respond to the bullish con- dition figures of 77.5 as published Thurs day Realization that decided improve ment in condition had occurred since the compilation of the report checked the ardor of the bulls inspired liquidation and encouraged operations on the part of those bearishly inclined. A large local short interest unques- tionably exists, but we doubt if it will cover without something unexpectedly occurs in the direction of peace or un- favorable crop developments. Outside in- tedest is lacking and apparently cannot be persuaded, momentarily to take the long side.
 Hope of early termination of the Euro pean conflict is entertained by interests which are in a position to gauge the out look more accurately than the public in general.
 Peace would mean exports of cotton on an unprecedented scale, America would be swept bare and competition on the part of American mills would undoubted- ly carry prices to the highest level seen in recent years. However, peace is as yet conjectural. Facing an acreage in crease of from 10 to 15 per cent with ideal crop conditions, it is idle to expect any sustained advance from present levels without some stimulus not now Tn evil dence. We consider purchases on sharp breaks for quick profits advisable, but
 we believe, barring peace or unfavorable crop developments, that futures can be bought at lower level during the next 30 days.
 The oil market shows less builish
 trend. We think favorably of sales of
 the September, October and December
 options
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-04

was in a gaseous state It went off at a tangent, but the attraction of the earth kept it from flying through space. When we look at the moon through a telescope we see that it's surface is covered with mountains. The shape of these mountains prove that they were once volcanoes. The noon has no atmosphere It is forty-nine times less in size than the earth The diameter of the moon is 21S0 miles. It's distance from the earth is 240,000 miles. On account Of it's nearness to the earth. it appears ab bout the same size as the sun, although that luminary is 92,OOO000 miles away
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-04
Up-tO-Date Cakes

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
 Stella called on her newly married friend, Bella, and found her attired in business-like overall, while her arms were full of fashion papers and cookery books.
 "Hallo" she exclaimed What are you going to make?'
 Some cakes" replied the young wife. proudly.
 But why have you got out those fash ion papers, as well as the cookery books?"
 You sec confessed Bella. rather shamefacedly. I'm a bit of a novice at cooking. Tell me, do you make cakes from a recipe or a pattern?''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-04
New York Cotton Futures
Port Cotton Movement

New Orleans: Holiday; receipts, 3745 exports, 19,114; stock, 245,753.
 Galveston: Holiday; receipts, 3990; stock, 202,983.
 Mobile: Middling, 12.6sc; receipts, 545 stock, 30,317.
 Savannah: Holiday; Receipts. 1908; stock, 125,939.
 Charleston: Holiday; receipts, 1S2; exports, 6420; stock, 49,S53.
 Wilmington: Middling, 12Mo; re- ceipts, 219; stock, 5S,766.
 Texas City: Stock, 1929.
 Norfolk: Middling, 12.56c; receipts 706; sales, S53; stock, 72,131.
 Baltimore: Middling, 12Ac; stock 550S. Boston: Middling, 12.7oc; receipts, 5s stock, 10.S50. Philadelphia: Middling, 12.s5c; re. ceipts, 20; stock, 1S45. New York: Middling, 12.70c; exports 173; stock, 226,733 Total today: Receipts, 16,S4S; exports 31,906; sales, S53; stock, 1,053,232 Total for week: Receipts, 16,S4S; ex. ports, 31.906; sales, S53. Total for season: Receipts, 7,0S9,9 ,903 exports, 5,03E,454.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-04
NAVAL ENGAGEMENT |
 EXPRESSES PRICES
Flour Takes Decided Decline But Other Prices Re-
 main Firm

Flour of most all brands took dip of from to 10 cents yesterday following the reports of the great sea battle. It was hardly thought that this would effect local conditions, but the cause of the de- cline is being attributed to the European war conditions by local dealers. The con ditions in Europe have been responsible for a number of switches in local grain and flour for several months, and the fact that Argentina is selling flour at a much lower figure than the product of this country can be bought for, proba ably is the cause of the decline to certain ex- tent.
 There were no other changes noted on Morris avenue yesterday. Business for the week was reported generally good, while theer was a good supply in most lines. Watermelons are expected to be- gin arriving in Birmingham Monday Today's quotations follow:
 Poultry and Eggs
 Commission Merchants Price)
 Fryers-30c.
 Hens-16c.
 Guineas-35c.
 Roosters-10c per lb.
 Fresh Country Eggs-20c; graded, 22c. Turkeys-Live, 22c; dressed, 24c.
 Geese--75c, or 13c pound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-04
Cotton Seed Oil

New York, June 3.-Cotton seed oil was higher on buying of July by reflners and weekend covering, but in- terest in the market was small. Final prices were points higher on oil and 1 point lower to two points net higher on new crop months. Sales, 310O barrels. Prime summer yellow, spot. s10.Soc; prime crude 9.6Oc nominal; prime winter vel low, He; prime summer white, lie; July, 1O.s4c; August, 10.S5c; September, 1oS4c; October, 1Oc; December, 90Sc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-04
Cotton -
 "A Surface |StOrm''

The results of the first general naval battle of the war, which oc- cured Wednesday and apparently favored the German contention, have affected the prices of cotton adversely. This lowering of cotton values, however, is due to the dis turbance of our composite com mercial idea that England rules the waves and not to any belief of the effect it may have upon the uses of American cotton. It is a surface storm that will not permanently af- feet the underlying and compelling influence of supply and demand.
 The cotton grower and owner who maintains an independent position in the control and sale of his cotton will have, from time to time, the opportunity of securing full values for 1t.
 The facilities of this company en- able owners of cotton to carry it conveniently through declines and to sell promptly on advances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-04
Metal Market

New York, June 3-The copper market continues quiet. It is said that resellers are finding comparatively few buyers and are offering electrolytic at from $27@2S for larger producers. being we'll sold ahead, are maintaining their prices from $2SQ cS25 for for October and later months. Iron was unchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-04
Sugar Market

New York, June 3.-With the mar ket for both raw and refined sugar closed, trading in sugar futures today was quiet and fluctuations correspond . ingly narrow. The close was steady at point decline to 1 point advance. July sold at 5.48c. closing, 5.49c; September, 35.5c, closing, 5.52c; December, 5.o9c, closing Bloc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-04
CHARLES FAIRcH1LD & co.
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'S Letter

New York. June 3.-A quiet market abroad was followed by buying by our local traders who are very bullish on the views they have held for a long time past. On this demand the market advanced some to points
 Weather conditions are excellent, which the local trade believe to have been discounted in the recent decline in the market. An advance is expected in Liverpool on Monday. Here transac- tions today were of limited volume, with the sentiment bullish.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-04
Hubbard Bros. & Co.

Cotton Meschnnts. Hanover Square. N. change, New Orleans Cotton Exchanxa New York Produce Exchange, Associats Members Liverpool Cotton Association. sale of Cotton and Cotton Seed oil for future delivery. Special attention and spot cotton for delivery. CorrssponS. ence invited. K
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-04

New York, June 3.-M Merchantile pa per, 3A per cent. Sterling, 60day bills, $472%; demand, $475 13-16; cables, $4.76h. Francs demand, 5.91 A; cables, 5.90M. Marks, demand, IT. cables 77M Kronen, demand, 132s cables 135s Builders, demand, 41 5-16; cables, Al 7-16. Lires, demand. 6.36; cables, 6.35. Rubles, demand, 31; cables, 31 1s . Bar silver, 64%c; Mexican dollars 49&c. Government bonds firm; railroad bonds easy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-04
Sugar and Cereals

Granulated sugar. S cwt.. f. 0. b. Br- ming ham. Market firm at $7.65 New Or leans
 Choice Rice-$5.5o per cwt. Fancy Rice-$6 per cwt. Extra Fancy--$S.5O 50 per cwt. Grits-s2.25 s6-lb bag.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-04
Fruits and Produce

(WholeSa,e QuotatfonS.) Apples-Fancy Winesap, box $2. .25@2. 50. Oranges-Florida, per box, S4@4.60. Oranges-California, $3.75. rapefruit-Florida, per box, $4.50@475. Cranberries-Per box. S250; barrel, $9.50. Bananas-Per bunch, $150@2 Lemons-Fancy imported, box, $450; fancy California, $450.
 irish Potatoes-Michgan White. bushel. $1.50.
 Sweet Potatoes-Dooleys, bushel, S0d85c. Onions-White. per crate. g; Yellow per crate. $2.
 Cabbage-Florida, per crate. $3.25 Cucumb ers-Hamper. $2.50. Tomatoes-Fanc Florida, per crate. $50; choice, per crate, $2.75. Beans-Fresh Florida, per crate, .7o@2. New Potatoes-Hamper, s175. f Celery Fresh Florida, per crate. $2. 50. Lettuce-Per hamper. s1.50. Squash--Per crate, $1.50@2. Strawberries-South Alabama, $1.50@2. Lines-Per 100, SIPS.
 Peas-English, per hamper. s2. Pineapples-s3 a crate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-04
Dry Goods Market

New York. June 3.-Cotton goods were quiet today with an easier ten- dency in print cloths. Yarns were quiet and linens were firm. Knit goods were in active demand for spring. Wool goods were firmer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-04
Petrified Mc.;c,

From the Kansas City Star.
 My hired M"n, state Farmer Hornbeak "is the finest specimen of petrified motion that I have ever had the pleasure of witnessing"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-04
Flour and Feedstuffs

Colorado patent, $6.25; se,f-rising flour,
 s6.65; Tennessee Sef-Rising flour, s660; Tennessee flour. $6hs: Michiean flour.
 $7.55; Idaho flour, s6.40; hard winter wheat Hour. St. 25 spring wheat flour, $6.70; Illinois flour, S625; Minnesota Spring Wheat flour $6s0 Pure wheat shorts, $32@33; brown shorts, $32 pure
 wheat bran, s29; cotton seed meal, 71s per cent, $3S;. Cremo cotton seed meal, s27 cotton seed hulls, $21; lintless hulls,
 s14. No. timothy hay, s25; new pea green alfalfa $22; southern alfalfa. s2O; mixed alfalfa and Johnson grass. $l9. Caffir corn and milimaze s1.75. Light clover mixed hay, SPA; No. Johnson grass. $14; wheat straw, SIS; wheat per 100 lbs. $2.50. Mixed feeds. $33636. No. I2 white oats, per bushel 5Sc. Corn. per bushel, 9Sc. Cornmeal, per 2-bushel ok, $1S0; corn chops, per 2-bushel sack, $l.90; corn feed meal, s34. Poultry food, $195 per sack; dairy food, $50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-04
Creamery Products

\ w HUIGSdIG Creamery Butter-33hc; A. & M. cream cry, 311ac; process butter, 31c; oleomar- garine, 15@23c; country butter, 20c. Full Cream Cheese-18c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-04
Interior Movement

Houston: Holiday; receipts, 11S9; shipments, 2672; stock, 64,335.
 Memphis: Middling, 13c; receipts, 55S; shipments. 213O; sales, 325; stock, Ss.- S66
 Augusta: Middling, 12.44c: receipts, 117; shipments, 2227; sales, 500; stock. S7,4S6.
 St. Louis: Holiday stock, 13,97S.
 Cincinnati: Holiday, receipts, 7S7; shipments, 437; sales, 300 stock. 9557. Little Rock: Holiday; stock, 1s.770. Total today: Receipts, 2601; ship ments, 7466; sales. 1125; stock. 2s3,9