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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-28
Alleges Building Is
Used For Gambling

A. J. Hardy, county attorney, has
filed suit in the district court in
the name OF the state against Tom
Ford, ct al, asking for an injunc-
tion restraining the owners OF the
building in A street, opposite the
Chamber of Commerce, from leas-
ing the same to the defendants
Tom Ford, Ed Reed and J. NJ. Bar
ron, who, it is alleged, are con-
Quoting a gambling place in the
building and that it is a resort
where men drink Intoxicating IL
quors and get drunk. The writ is
sued under the order OF the court
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-28
Charged With Wearing
Soldiers Uniform When
Not In the Service

w. r. Hignight, deputy United
States marshal, arrested w. Nj.
Cole, a young man who has been
operating in the neighborhood OF
Baum and charged him with wear
ing the uniform of the United States
soldier while he is not in the serv-
ice and with violation of the espion-
age act by reason of remarks he was
alleged to have made. He will be
given a hearing before William
Hutchinson, United States commits
sioner.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-28
Alleged Stacker Held
Under $1,000 Bond

Mark Stephens was given a hear
ing before the United States com
missioner on a charge OF failing to
register June 5 and was held in
bail of $1,000 TO await the action
OF the federal grand jury. He made
bond and was released. The de-
fendant claimed he was only ~
years of age. w. K. Hignight, dep
uty United States marshal, secured
the returns of the school census in
the district where the Stephens
family have resided several years.
The census was taken by L.
Stephens, father of Mark Stephens,
and showed that the latter became
2l years of age in January of the
present year. The young man
mother testified that she had kept
no Bible record but that she could
not be mistaken as to her sons S
age and contended that he was not
yet 2l. Deputy Hignight also
found the marriage license record
and showed by that that the de-
fendant had made affidavit that he
was 2l years old. He also found 4
man who had purchased some land
from young Stephens and asked him
if the boy was old enough to exc
cute a deed and he replied that the
boys father told him he was. The
defendant and his father, who was
postmaster at Dougherty, are both
under bonds in two other cases, one
for breaking into a car in interstate
shipment and taking flour there
from, and another in which hoard
ing flour is alleged.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-28
Nay Face Trial in Both
~, Civil and Military Courts

Frank Criner, charged with the
larceny of a COW belonging to w.
#. Whitson- county commissioner
and selling the animal the day he
departed TO entertin-G( oh
departed for Camp Bowie to enter
military service, was given a pre-
illminary hearing yesterday forenoon
IN the county court He waived
Afraig1mens and was held N bal
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-28
MORE COIN FOR BELGIUM.

Washington, June 2s.- Belgium
was given another credit of $1,000
600, bringing the total loaned to
that country up TO Sl3l,SoO-OOO. and
the total to the allies to S5.9sl 800
900.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-28

The Masque OF Life" supreme
" thrilling photoplay in seven reels,
will be shown at the Palace Thea
ter Sunday afternoon and Monday.
This picture has been shown in ev-
cry European capital and scored a
decided success in New York with
its sheer novelty. The story is based
upon a circus incident and provides
thrills with wild animals that are
unbelievable. 1t was made original
" in IS reels, bur has been con-
densed to seven for American audi
ences. Sixteen pantomime scenes
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-28

Stomach Troubles and Dysentery
caused from Drinking Ice Water or
from sleeping near an open window
should be checked Immediately.
Get a bottle OF GROVES BABY
BOWEL MEDICINE, 4 safe and
sure remedy for Summer Diar-
rhoeas. 1t is inst as effective foI
Adults as for Children.-(adv.)
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-28

nv health so can do all my work and
/ am so grateful that I am recommend
ing it to my friends. - Mrs. D. n.
ALTERS, r. R. 4, Oregon, Ill.
Onlywomen who have suffered the tor.
tures of such troubles and have dragged
along from day to day can realize the
relief which this famous root and nero
remedy, Lydia E. Pinkham's vegetable
Compound, brought to Mrs: Alters. ,
Women everywhere in Mrs. Alters
condition should profit by her recon-
mendation, and II there are any com
plications write Lydia E. Pinkham's
Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass, for advice.
The result of their 10 Year, experience
is at your service.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-28
NOW RAISES
600 CHICKENS
After Being Relieved Of Or.
ganic Trouble by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
Oregon, I'LL took Lydia E. Pink.
ham Vegetable Compound for an or

X tshAAS - SoSs< ses~~
pulled me down un-
til l could not put my
foot to the floor and
could scarcely do my
work, and a. l live
on q small farm and
raise six hundred
chickens every year
it made it very hard
for me.
81 saw the Com
pound advertised in
our paper, and tried
II. 1t has restored
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-28

are exquisitely colored. Rita Joli-
vet. the noted Frohman actress,
takes the lead with her trained
champanzee. There are only three
or four real characters in the whole
story, but the story itself is human
in interest. Fully $4,000 was ex-
pended in a short series of scenes in
constructing the ballet, the most ia
nous in the world. 1t is worked
into the story in l6-scene panto-
mime, which is really play within
play. The picture was produced
at an expense of 100000 and re-
quired seven months in the making
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-12-17
PRIEST READS EPISCOPAL RITE
over BAPTIST PASTORS SON

ice over the son of a Baptist min
lister.
The letter from the commander
spoke in the highest terms of the
dead lieutenant, both as a man, a
soldier and battle aviation pilot.
Another feature of the annual
meeting was the burning of the
mortgage on the church, which was
paid during the past year, under the
pastorate Of Rev A. NJ. Whitby. DR..
Pope had charge Of the ceremony
and as the flames consumed the docu-
rnent it was made the occasion for
church members and friends rejoic-
ing.
The officials elected were as fol-
lows: Clerk, Mrs. H. E. Rice; trea-
surer. Mrs. A. NJ Johnson; mission
airy treasurer, w. NJ. Towle; fnani-
cial. treasurer, G. r. Martin; three
years, H. Van Devort; trustee, three
years. A. NJ Johnson; deaconnesses,
one year, Mrs. c. ]. Mattson, Mrs.
A.. NJ Johnson and Mrs. J. M. Bar
nett
Reports show the church to be in
excellent financial condition, also as
to membership and general progress
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-12-17
DISLOYALIST IS SENT
TO THE COUNTY JAIL:
ATTACKED AMERICA

William. 8. Kidgeway OF Bemidji
was on Monday sentenced by Judge
Stanton in the district court to six
months. in the county Jail and pay a.
fine of $500. for. reasonable utter
ances during the war Failure on
his part to pay the fine will mean a
CONTINUANCE of the sentence for sixty
days longer in the county Jail. Coun-
ty Attorney Torrance represented the
people Of the state.
Several months ago, Ridgeway was
given to snorting against the cOun-
try that harbored him. He was
vehement in his attacks and friends
admonished him to cease such talk,
but he persisted and was indicted by
the grand Jury. He left Bemidji and
a few days ago returned, when Sher-
iff Johnson nabbed him. He admit
ted his guilt. g. IL
In sentencing him, Judge Stanton
read him strong lecture on loyalty
and patriotism and talked straight
from the shoulder, not mincing
words in the least.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-12-17

these structures. Notwithstanding
this investment, they are available
only as an assembling plant, which
could have been built for a fraction
of this sum. rs.se,.,
.'Tnyestors. in its stock haye5 only g.
remote, chance Of receiving any re
turn. on their Investment. Up spite
Of these facts, the promoters desired
to sell an additional $1,S00,000 Of
stock to yield 100000.
suckers Have Plenty Of Cash."
AS showing the case with. which
present state laws can be evaded and
what is thought Of the Pan scheme
to make money the. committee quoted
the following from report on
schools to train salesmen:
"The sales manager gave us a talk
on the financial condition in this
part of the country as we'll as in
Canada, dwelling particularly on the
fact that there never was time
when all the suckers had the money
they have at present. He said as
soon as the local stuff is disposed OF
there will be a manufacturing pro-
ject with several millions of stock to
sell, which will be located at Moose
Jaw, Canada"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-12-17
FARMERS ORGANIZING ::
FOR POTATO CAMPAIGN.
PLANS FOR WAREHOUSE

Since the organization OF a South
Beltrami Potato Growers association
in Bemidji few days ago, the farm
ers of this part Of the county are ex-
ceedingly active getting ready for
organization in various communities,
preparatory to affiliating with the
association in the big campaign to
be waged next season in increasing
acreage, selecting proper seed and
proper methods Of growing, reports
County Agent A. w. Aamodt.
On Friday. he will go to kelliher
to meet the farmers Of that COM
munity who will meet to organize
potato warehouse and produce COM
pany, for which many shares have
already been sold to members.
The town board Of Nebish has
called a meeting for Saturday. Mr..
'Aamodt receiving an invitation from
the board to be present and talk on
the question Of potatoes, and the pro-
position before them for the organ
ization of u potato association and
the erection Of a ware house for stor-
age. 49,.
It seems that the movement Is be-
coming genera hereabouts and great
things are being predicted when the
planting season comes.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-12-17
LARGE LAND OWNER i. -.
PAYS BEMIDJI VISIT

H. E. Harmon of Sycamore, nIll.,,
was in Bemidji yesterday, enroute to
Kelliher to purchase potatoes for.
shipment, he being an extensive po-
tato dealer His visit to. Bemidji was
incidental to trip to the Red River
Valley to dispose of some grain of
which he:has 5000 bushels in stor-
age at Warren and Nealsville, he be-
ing the owner of four farms in the
valley. .as>. -.-- -. :.
Mr.. Harmon is also an extensive
land owner in Illinois and reports a
crop on his entire holdings of $4,000
bushels, of which he has sold only
;HDa bushels of wheat, He is also a;
banker In Sycamore. He was strong
in his praise Of Bemidji and the land
around this vicinity and remarked
that he wouldn't mind owning abo"t
1G0 acres of good land hereabouts:3
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-12-17
MANY ANSWER
TO RED CROSS !.
ROLLCALL;;BlC
DRIVE STARTS
Same Help Needed by Hun
dreds of Thousands Soldiers
.. Yet "Over There" ,
WILL PROBABLY REMAIN
IN SERVICE TWO YEARS
1t Costs Only One Dollar to
Join Chapter. Work Not
Ended Yet "..r.

Z The first day, of the Red Gross
Christmas roll call for new member
ship in the Bemfdji South Beltrami
County Red Cross chapter, and re-
newal of expiring memberships re-
suited in about $50 re-enlisttng In
the chapter, with the campaign con-
tfnuing the remainder Of the week.
THE chapter has heretofore had a
total membership of between 1900
aud 800 and 1t Is to recruit up all
chapters throughout the nation. that
the Christmas roll Ia being called.
There are many whose subscriptions
have not expired and many have
moved away, but there are many who
should become members and many
others who should renew their men,
berships.
Hard Work Ahead.
The first days experience In the
drive shows that many are under the
impression that "the war Is over
and their memberships and helpful
ness Is at an end. The fact Is there
are a million and half American
soldiers cover there and will be for
perhaps two more, years, and they
should be looked after now, the same
as always, They are American boys
and many are Beltrami and Bemtd1t
sons. and It costs, only a1dollHr to
join the Red Cross for a years mem
bership and help provide Tor Whole
some recreation and comfort FOR
these splendid sons.
Wide Scope of Duties.
Not only is the money secured by
the Red Cross for the benefit Of the
men overseas but for countless other
things, one noticeable incident being
the recent forest fire holocaust in
Minnesota, while the Red Cross has
been drafted in the great work Of the
relief for the returned soldiers and
their dependents. And in Beltrami
county this feature must bs taken
care Of. 8
Men who subscribe at the various
places where subscriptions. are taken
should include their Wives, also. rt
is such a small amount that Is asked
and no one Is. urged .unduly to join
this great humane army.
South Beltrami county and Be-
midji should retain their high plane
in the interest of the Red Cross.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-12-17
DANIELS INDEMNITY
STAND IS ATTACKED:
HUNS SHOULD PAY u. 5.

Washington, Dec. 17.--Senator
Miles Poindexter (rep.) Of Washing.
ton voiced vigorous protest in the
senate against the recent declaration
of Secretary offs Navy JOsephus
Daniels that the United States wants
no indemnities from Germany. q,
II do not think the secretary OF the
navy represents the public opinion of
the United States Senator Poindex-
ter said. =.
Poindexter Demands Indemnities.
1.-THE rights OF the American
people the burdens Of the American
people, are matters in which the Off
cials Of the government who, for the
time being. are responsible for the
conduct Of its affairs, have right to
exercise their present ideas of gener-
osity II is the duty of the govern
ment OF the United States to assert
and to maintain the interests OF the
American people. These interests de-
mand we shall be reimbursed for the
tremendous expenditures which have
been laid upon the backs OF our
people for the conduct Of this right
eous war;"
"Our iallies are perfectly willing we
should share in the war indemnify
andI resent the attitude expressed by
the secretary of the navy, the spoks-
man OF the administration, in reject
inig the proffered indemnities, which
in the calculations that have been
made, have been set aside by the al
lies as. the share of the United
States
Leapue of Nations ADposed.
a resolution declaring 1t to be the
sense. of congress that the United
States should not enter into a League
of Nations which would require us to
aid in the settlement of European dis
putes, was introduced in the house by
Representative Hustled, New York.
The resolution also touches on free
dom Of the seas, declaring 1t the
judgement of congress that this gov
ernment should not consent to any
change in international law relating
to freedom of the seas, which would
restrict the entire navy in the pro-
tection OF American. interests b.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-12-17
SERGT. KOORS HAS ARRIVED
HOME FROM DUNWOODY INST.

Sergeant Frank J. Koors arrived
home today from the Dunwoody in
stitute, where he has been In service
since called in the selected class for
specials. He. will remain in Bemid1t
and resume his duties of the presi-
dent and general manager of the
large wholesale house of Koo % Bros,
bakers, confectioners, ice cream
makers, including the big creamery.
Several of us fe1iows contemplat-
ed entering the officers training
camp" he said, "but we knew the
war would soon end and remained
where we were" He Is looking well
and says he enjoyed his experience
very much.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-12-17

The annual meeting of the; First
BAPTIST church last evening heiu
much of interest for the members OF
the congregation, occasioned by the
presence of DR.. E. r. Pope of Mime
apoiis, superintendent of state mis-
sions. $685..
1t was after the serving of supper
to the hundred or more members pre-
sent that DR.. Pope read letter. sent
by the American aviation squadron
commander in France to the Rev.
Thomas Broomfield of Portland. Ore,
narrating the death of the latter's
son, First Lieut.. Hugh Broomfisld, on
the field of battle shortly before the
signing Of the peace armistice.
Rev. Thomas Broomfeld was pas
tor of the Bemidji Baptist church
f<sfh 1907 to 1907 and he baptized
his son, Hugh, in 1906 into the Be-
nnidii church.
In his chronicle of the death Of the
young aviator, the squadron COM
lmander told of the common ground
.of all on the battle field, the minister
officiating being Catholic priest,
who read the Episcopal burial serv-
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-12-17
400 ACRES SELLS FOR
$4,000 CASH: WILLIS
HANDLES THE BIG DEAL

One of the most important realty
deals of the war season was consum-
mated yesterday by e. J. Willis,
realty and land dealer. when he sold
the Fl. H. Miller farm Of 400 acres,
comprising the town Of Farley, to
II. A. Ferrell of southern Minnesota.
The consideration was $4,000. cash.
When the Ferrell family comes to
Beltrami county to reside it will
mean another 100000 added to the
county. which is rapidly becoming
the Mecca for live wire agricultur@
lists
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-12-17
Pan MOTOR co. .
IS MENTIONED !
IN blue SKY
Law QUESTION ]
Enactment by Congress- RECON-
s=y~~mended to Protect Small
ii Investors 7.
HISTORY OF MINNESOTA
SCHEME is RECALLED
Committee Bares Inner Work
ings of St. Clouds Widely
Advertised Plant
HISTORY OF MINNESOTA
SCHEME is RECALLED

washington, Dec. 17.-In recon-
m ending to congress the enactment
of q federal "blue sky" law to pro-
stect small investors the Capital Is
s,,es committee cited the Pan-Motor
company Of St.eCloud, MINI, as'.tne
4type of promotion scheme tnaI
should be suppressed. T.. - I~:-...
It is explained that on Noyemloen ea
20 the proposed sale OF $l,Soo,ooU
OF the Pan company's capltai stoch
tnwas ,disapproved by the Capltal .ls.. Is,
sues committee as nconlgatl .l,l PIE e WAL WALL
the national Interest. s.: .+ss
The company was Incorporated
aa,s>-lary 8; 1917, under the laws OF
@Delaware to manufacture ana sell
automobiles, trucks and tractors. ~;
'The enterprise the exhibit ac-,
companying the committees report
saws. "was conceived by an indivi-
dual having no previous experience
in the business and without models,
designs or definite plans for produc-
ton. AT this date, nearly two years
after incorporation, the original con-
cention has not yet advanced beyond
the experimental stage zand there IS
no Immediate prospect that the com
pany can fulfill the he extrava 1.sf 9 CANT
promises" +. ~.' - =.
Busy Selling Stock. 4
Complaint Is made that instead
ST turning to actual production the .e,
promoters "have been interested pr1-
marily in selling stock" 1t IS ae-
clared that 4S3 statesmen were en-
gagged in selling stock early TINS
year. # ;,
tai Issues committee and admitted
by s. C. Pandolfo, the promoter
shows that up to September 80, 1912
the company had collected $3,945,-
4S6. Its assets "in plant or casn
total $1,665,100, or 42.2 per cent OF
the amount collected"
According to the committee the
c...her SIS per cent collected has gone
to Organization expense or promotlon
profits. Commissions to statesmen TO-
tailed $1,156,667 and the Pandoifo
}s553,752, while advertising, salaries
and the like amounted to s569,967..
:. $4,000 Induced to Subscribe e.. .
"The campaign was OF such mag:
nitude," the exhibit, says Of number
Of stock statesmen at work, that by
September 80 they had induced So
600 persons, scattered over As states
to enroll their subscriptions to the
extent of $5,500,000. .~,
@s Turning to the financial plan OF
the corporation the exhibit says:
"It issued stock Of the par value
Of SIS, but through the original con-
tract with s. c. Pandolfo, its promo
ter, this was sold for $40, one half
going to Mr.. Pandolfo the second to
the company"
After reviewing the actual collec-
tions and expenditures the exhibit
continues: .:.[
/ Called Mere Assembling Plant. -
1--WE are informed that the COM
Spany has some good buildings at. ST
sCloud and has invested S1,555,000- In
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-12-17
Peat SHOWN
MONEY: SOURCE.
BOCS HELDBY | BY
STATE'SoRDERi'
Beltrami County One of Main
= -. Peat Sources Found .,-~
!. g1+ Va. ~ - - '.- - c..
r. In the state r.,
:. "A, vi r..,%, .... ...
TWO MILLIONS is VALUE
PLACED ON DEPOSITS
3 ~ - -
80. '.el.,>
State Auditor Tells of Uses
Possible; Valued for Fer
litizer Of Lands +, =

\. st, Paul, Dec. 17.-Large peat bogs
belonging to the state of, Minnesota
are being held from sale, State Audi
torlJ. a. O. Preus announced, in the
belief that developments Of peat re-
sources for fuel. will: make them i'm
mensely valuable. When drained,
peat lands are capable of cultivation,
but Mr.. Preus predicts that event.
iually they will be worth far more as
fuel. =.
*. f"The time seems ripe" the state
auditor announced, "for the develop
sment ofsa great industry in; the state
OF Minnesota" y s2l5@S : = 90 y
= Large Deposits Located. :.
That Minnesota peat deposits ap-
Sproximate 6,S35, 100000 tons Of mer-
chantable peat, wortht So ton, MAX
ing total value of more than $20,-
0O,000,O0O, Is the estimate of Dean
e. K Soper, Of the Oregon school OF
mines, who has made an exhaustive
study of the peat resources OF the
Peat deposits are widely distribut-
ed, but mainly are found in st. Louis,
Itasca, Aitkin, Carlton, Koochiching,
Beltrami and Roseau counties,
Air dried peat, it is claimed, has a
greater heat value per cubic foot
than Ignite coal. A ton of it will
product 700 pounds of the finest coke
or charcoal and 80. 900 cubic feet %of
peat produces gas with a heat value
of So units to the cubic, foot, besides
rs to 100 pounds of ammanium sui
pirate and a quantity Of lubricating
oils. : -. - ~ :
How It Can Be Used.
Mr.. Preus describes the different
methods of; utilizing peat. 1t may be
cut for use in the vicinity and air
dried; it may be dug and pressed into
blocks by machinery, briquetted by
machines, or reduced to a dry powder,
which can be fed into furnaces under
forced draft, like coal dust. Coke or
charcoal may be made from peat in
closed retorts, as coal is reduced to
gas and coke.
This coke or charcoal" says Mr.,
Preus,, "is hard and firm and fully
equal to the best charcoal made frqm
hardwood D 1t stands up priwell in the
furnace and, because, of its low phos-
phate and sulphur, is excellent in the
reduction Of metals It is predicted
by experts that this coke or charcoal
will be used largely in producing
wrought iron from iron ore.
Valued As Fertilizer.
"The process of coking liberates
large quantities of gas which, after
being scrubbed and byproducts re-
moved, leaves a gas admirably adapt
ed for heating, lighting and fuel. 1t
is also used in internal combustion
engines. - e..
"Besides the use Of peat as a fuel,
it is one of the foremost fertilizers
because Of it's high nitrogen COM
pounds. 1t is also used for packing
refrigerator plants; for woven fab
RIGS, papermaking, stable litter and
stock food. The moss Of peat, has
been found to be d first-class absorb
ent and has been In great demand in
the hospitals on the western front.