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The diamond drill., 1918-01-12
Virtually Started Here.

The old firm OF Corrigan, McKin-
ney 4 Co succeeded the firm OF Cor
rigan, Ives 4 co. which went down In
the great crash during the panic o.
1893, Price Mckinney taking the place
OF Ives. the other interests being
those OF the late James Corrigan and
the late Judge Stevenson Burk.
The Crystal Falls mine in this dis
trict was virtually the first iron ore
property that this concern developed
TO going and money making basis,
although In its ore agency business Il
was interested In sever other prop
critics among them being the Blue
group at Negaunee which later or
passed TO the steel corporation ana
the Commodore mine al Virginia
Minn. which II still owns
Later on the company acquired the
Tobin mine, the Great Western and
Lincoln mines in this district. and
the Stevenson mine on the Mesabi
range. The acquisition OF the Steven
son was the turning point in the ca
reer of the new concern. for in on
year a million tons were produced. I
continued 20 produce for many year
after lts maximum accomplishment,
but its output has dwindled TO a com
paratively small amount
Crystal Falls continued to be on,
of It's most important mining centers
until after the panic of 1907 when m,
local properties shrunk In signifi ~ance
and several Of them were closed
down. The Dunn. Odgers and Kim
ball mines have been added TO Il
holdings in Crystal Falls while AZ
Stambaugh the Tully mine has beei
developed into producer and The
Blair and Michaels deposits desciv-
cred hut not developed.
II was particularly fortunate on the
Gcgebic range when II acquired the
old Colby mine which many thought
was mined out Developments at the
Colby mine showed up a very large
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The diamond drill., 1918-01-12
GONE AFTER AUTIA.
County Has Decided 60 Make An EV-
ample Of Wife Deserfers.

John Autia, a former Finn saloon
keeper OF this city will be brought
back here and punished for wife de-
sertion. Autia is ow living at Butte.
Montana. When he left here he de-
serted his wife and family. and the
county authorities decided 20 make
an example OF him In hopes OF trying
to put stop 10 wife desertion.
Autia was disturber when he re-
sided here and HIS saloon had a very
unsavory reputation. His prlncipaF
escapade was the attempted shooting
OF Nightwatchman Massie. but Jury
acquitted him in the circuit court OF
the charge OF attempted murder.
II Is claimed that Autia has mar
ried again and that the charge Of big
amy VIII be added 10 that OF wife de-
sertion
The diamond drill., 1918-01-12
old ORE FIRM
IS NO MORE
c0RRIGAN, MCKINNEY & co. FIRM
HAS BEEN DISSOLVED
NOW MCKINNEY STEEL co.
Has Taken Over All of the Business
of the Subsidiary Companies
of the Old Firm

Announcement has been made that
the firm OF Corrigan, Mckinney G. Co.
of Cleveland, Ohio, has been dissolv-
ed and that all OF the affairs OF that
concern have been taken over by the
Mckinney Steel Company. Price Nc
Kinney, who is well known in this
county, having made frequent visits
here during the past twenty-five years,
is president OF the Mckinney Steel
Company.
Is "a Big Concern.
The Mckinney Steel Co. is big
concern. 1t includes ore mines, boats,
blast furnaces and steel mills in its
estate, the finishing plant having been
added during the past five years. Ii
has a large fleet OF steamers on the
great lakes in which its ores are car
ried from the Lake Superior districts
to the docks at Cleveland where these
ores are distributed to its furnace
plants. The main furnace equipment
of the concern is at Cleveland where
several years ago two stacks OF large
capacity were erected.
Its Iron mines are located on the
Menominee, Gogebic and Mesabi rang
es, and produce all kinds OF ore ne
cessary in the manufacture OF steel.
Its steel mill is located at Cleve-
land at point OF vantage in connec-
tion with its furnaces and the open
hearth converters. The steel mill
was constructed during the years
just prior 10 the war. the completion
being accomplished at very advan-
tageous time in the history OF the iroh
industry. The company possesses its
own coal mines, having invested In
a large coal area before starting work
upon its finishing plant The coke
ovens in connection with the coal AMI
end of the business Is sufficient to
supply the blast furna OF the com
pany, In recent article in the Iron
Trade Review the business of this
concern was extensively written up
and gave to the general public is
first collective view Of the extensive
scope which this concern has expand
ed to
The diamond drill., 1918-01-12

Irving Jackson started cutting ice
last Monday He Is harvesting his
crop on Runkle lake and will employ
fifteen men for several weeks. Ha
Intends to put up about 1900 cords
for his trade and will contract with
people about the city who wish Ice
put Mp In private Ice houses
The diamond drill., 1918-01-12
RED CROSS NOTES.

The women of the Dunn mine have
sent I'm sl2.75 this week making a
total Of $4,000 The membership n
this mine Is good and the women hope
20 organize an auxiliary and work
along the SAME lines as the women
at the Tohin
The diamond drill., 1918-01-12

In view OF the strong representa-
tions made on that score, an advance
or so cents per ton is now hoped for
and an announcement regarding a
revised schedule of ore quotations Is
expected within the next two weeks.
Activity in every department of the
steel trade is regarded as assured for
the present year in view of the pres
sure OF government orders for war
supplies. plates and other materials
to carry through the shipbuilding
program mapped out The equipment
companies are sanguine that with the
taking over OF the railroads by the
government orders for 100000 cars
will be placed. in line with the plans
outlined for increasing the facilities
OF the various systems for handling
freight
Earnings OF the United States steel
corporation and the independents are
being maintained at high levels. II Is
asserted though there has been ma
terial falling off from the peak reach
ed last year before the lower scales
OF prices for materials. as fixed by
the government. went into effect
The diamond drill., 1918-01-12
All Complaints Investigated.

The organizations doesn't intend 10
run wild upon every little rumor that
spreads through the country. In fact Il
will be protection against those
who have been maligned as we'll a.
for our country. When any member
OF this organization hears anything
impeachng the loyalty OF any mem
ber of the community he Is expected
20 report It TO the organization =
committee will make a thorough in
vestigation; will acquaint the person
accused Of the complaint and II he =
found To be innocent he will be Civ
en- clean bill; " the complaint /
well made the offender will he brough'
before the organization and repri-
manded and second onense viii
bring other and more severe action
fCnnffnuo1- ~ De-. IN. ...... a ssz#3
The diamond drill., 1918-01-12

FOR SALE Large size Radiant
Home heater Inquire az this Of
fec
The diamond drill., 1918-01-12
Another Meeting Soon.

committee OF five was appointed
to arrange a plan OF organization
which contemplates a body OF volun-
teers 10 ferret out and either queli or
report TO the Federal authorities the
utterances or doings of the disloyal
people.
There will be no elaborate plan OF
organization, II the committee follows
out the trend of the discussion. and
il undoubtedly will do so. What Is
wanted Is such an organization as
will gather into the folds the loyal
men and women OF the commun-
ity who are not afraid TO lend their
voice and their effort in maintaining
American sentiment by lighting every
symptom of disloyalty, whether IL be
that Of direct opposition to our gov
ernment and the utterance of sedi
tious sentiment or that more fatal
one Of undermining our institutions
through disparaging utterances calcu-
lated to prejudice the uniformed.
Every Loyal Citizen Wanted.
There will be no drive" for mem
bership. Every loyal person is vel
come in and il expected to come
When the committee is ready to re
port there will be notice given or
the time and place of the meeting
This meeting will be for everyone
who wants to uphold the government
and no special invitations to any
man, any class OF men. nationality
creed or following will be issued
When the notice is given the commit
tee wants every loyal American to
say That's call for me-" He Is ex-
pected TO be present. enroll in the
work, take part in the discussions ami
do everything in his power to help
along In the work. This is no exclu
sive society or club. and that is the
fact which those in charge OF the or
ganization want TO impress upon the
mind OF everyone.
There will be plenty OF work to do
and everyone will have something for
HIS attention. The report OF the
clerks and attorneys who looked af-
ter the filling out OF the question
naires reveals the fact that right iu
our midst We have number OF mel
who have no sympathy with our form
OF government. These men need TO
be watched This organization will
be sort of watch dog" for the
United States government and reports
will be made to II OF men whose 10y
atty Is questioned and who need 10
he attended to-
The diamond drill., 1918-01-12
Big Earnings.

Experts estimate that earnings "
the United States Steel corporation
for the fourth quarter OF last year
were materially smaller than during
the third quarter, due to increased
cost OF production and poor railroad
facilities. Whether the directors OF
the corporation will decide TO main
tain the present dividend on the com
mon stock at the rate of II per cent
per annum at their meeting fixed for
the last Tuesday OF this month ,
regarded as problematical.
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So G 1 E I. I !. Y Y
MuosB LODGE lis HOST

# Theswfves and ladies. Of the mem
bers bfsatsthe Moose lodge and the
memb1eS'aof the Fourth Minnesota
infan tIySswere guests at 4 the oyster
suppesssand DANCE given by that or
der lasSsevening at the Moose hall
AmonsnOther speakers. Lieutenant
DePewsawas called fupon s.to make q
few rsanarks, and sdhe said in part:
"AlthUAgh IT have done considerable
travea1E. and been ninsmany differ
ent towns and villages. I have never
been dnstone where my men and I
have been shown fthe courtesies and
the g0oa stimes we shaveabeen having
in Beaa3djt' Fred Brinkman, pro-
prietorsof the Rex theater. and Cor
poral sCIarence Foucault was called
upon atosgtve short addresses. Fol
lowingstlle supper and program, the
floor was acleared for dancing and
whileftwaiting for Mr.. and Mrs.
CharkAsaVan, who furnished. the zmu-
sic foEssilanci cling, Lieutenant DePew
playetathe opening numbers. ::
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THE,ATERS.
GRAND TONIGHT

One of the prett1est and most tai
ented of r screen queens is Dorothy
Phillips,, who comes to the Grand
theater tonight to present "Fires of
Rebellion a Bluebirdc photoplay of
high moral purpose and exceptional
entertainment qualities. Miss Phil
lips will play the role of factory
girl who rebels against conditions
under which she has existed since
childhood. She goes to great city,
where there is promise of opportu-
nifty for pretty girls. When she
finds that. these opportunities" are
largely embel1ished with evil and
temptation she fights her way: for a
while but is finally glad to return
home and enter again upon the
drudgery she had once disdained.
The role exacts great emotional tai
ents, and provides Miss Phillips
with occasion to display her abund-
ant artistry
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NOTICE FOR BIDS

The board of education of City OF
Bemidji will receive sealed bids ul
to and including February 1 1, 1918
at 1880 O'Clock, for 400 cords OF
four-foot green cut fjackpine wood
and 400 cords of green cut lamar.
ack. All to be sound body wood
Bids can be made in part or all
Of this and must, be made for wood
delivered at school ground in City
of Bemidji or on board cars at sta
ton. Board reserves the right to
reject any or all BIDS
.. i J. T. TUOMY,
2-22 Clerk,
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0uporstitlon concernInr Moon.

ouporstitlon Concerning Moon.
That the moon can make people
mad Is still . prevalent belief, and
sven most Of those who pride them
selves on being free from all supersti-
aon would hesitate to lie where the
moon can shine upon them while they
sleep For would they not run the
Fisk Of being .noon struck Does
not othlello in the agony Of his soul
exclaim: :s.5s
It's the very error Of the moon.
She comes more near the earth than che
was wont,
And makes men mad.
Science ridlculesS all Of this today,
p0ptiu sout that the moon can send Us
shut hsr light, which Is only .
feeble reelection Of that Of the sun, and
the attraction Of her gravity, which
seems to affect the rise ana fall Of the
ddeA -s....
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sURPRIsEDlB BY ] FRIENDS

WhenssMiss Violet Voltz returned
last evening from a visit with one
of heFsfriends, she found her home
in the4possessiona of members Of the
BemidH Ladies' Concert band who
had planned q pleasant surprise for
her. Tie guests were Mrs. Emil
Tuseth,s Misses Alma Loitved,s Gladys
Loitved,s Bessie Newton, Harriet Da-
Wis, Charlotte Cakes, Marie Cah1ll,
Zenda Bell, Gladys Armstrong, and
Messrs. Emil Tuseth and =. r. Ben
son. The evening was passed in
music furnished by the ladies' band
Thomasahas the world by its celluloid
Benson. q. r.. ".~s-E .
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Personals and
-t &c.. s-ll #-:;# ~
Newsy Notes

V. M Owen of Hines transacted
business in Bemidji yesterday.
Mrs. I'D, johnson passed yester-
dayrin Brainerd with friends. .
-r. Mrs. George Severens of Grant
Valley was the guest of friends In
the city yesterday. -. 49,.
Have you ordered that wood from
Reeves yet? ~ l24tl
Mrs. James Taylor of Tenstrlke
was between-train visitor In the
= city Thursday.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-01
MRS. MILLER DIES

az Mrs. Frank Miller died yesterday
morning at II O'Clock after an ILL
ness Of two years. She was sc years
old and leaves her husband and a
daughter Elsie; besides other >rela-
tives. The funeral will be held to-
morrow morning at 10 o'clock from
the Catholic church. Interment will
be made in Greenwood.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-01
HAYES GETS APPOINTMENT

q Archie M. Hayes, formerly of Be-
midi, has been appointed steward
at the state sanatorium for con-
sumptives near Walker. Mr.. Hayes
was executive clerk during the; ad-
ministration of former Governor A.
o. Eberhart.. Mrs. Hayes, who was
also a former employee in the COVER
nor's office, is now a stenographer at
the sanatorium.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-01
BACK TO ALASKA

Harry Cell, who has been visiting
his mother, Mrs. H. c. Cell, for the
past two months, returned last eve
ming to Metlatkat1a, Alaska, where
he has been the past three years.
While there he has been in the en-
ploy Of the government but has now
accepted a position In a eanneFy. Be-
fore going to Alaska, Mr.. Cell pass
ed four years in Idaho.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-01
CFrEDR.AFEDs BIRTHDAY:

A prayer meeting was held at the
home OF Mr. and Mrs G. 3. Battles
last evening and after the service
refreshments were served to cele-
brate the 85th birth anniversary OF
George W.. Battles, father OF G. F..
Battles, who is passing the winter
at the Battles home. He is a pioneer
Of Trumbull county, Ohio. -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-01
ELKO TONIGHT

More than one person has declared
that Olive Thomas will occupy SIM
liar place among the women Of the
screen that Douglas Fairbanks does
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Gaming Eyents

Tod e Telephone, the Pioneer Of
ice, 911ss shout that news item you
have sinMmind. Your guests and
friend1awil appreciates the courtesy
Feb1uary 12-District court be
gins itYsBession. XII .]
Fehsu1ry 19Municipa1 election
for puhlic officials. 4. ,i 755
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-01
Reg Tomorrow

Sail the bounding main with Ma
dame Sonia & MafkoVa. Sit in q
speedy motor fboat q rubber coat
pulled tight around you, and get the
thrill. Ola chase at sea. This 10 one
Of the big features in the new Will
liam Fox photoplay "a Heart g Re
venge,s, insawhioh Mime. aMatkova is
starred and which will be shown
tomorrow. at, the Rex ttheater. ~
It is only one stirring; incident,
however. For GA Hearts Revenge,
has many thrills leading up to this
big. climax. It is full Of action
full of the spirit that makes trouble
some days brighter. &
The action begins in Washington
where Vera Saboutofn Madame Mar
ekova) daughter Of. Count Alexis fSa-
bourOff, attache of the Russian, gov
eminent, is in love with Jim Hard
ing David Herblin) U. S. aviator.
TO win her away from Jim, Baron
Eugene Drake eric Mayne) con-
spires with a. Chinese doctor, who
uses an old Chinese chemical that
causes Jim to lose his initiative. Jim
is then put on schooner bound for
China. The baron has a "Jim-the-
Penman" write a letter signed with
Jim's name telling Vera Jim cannot
marry her because he loves an
other. Vera, however, is not fooled.
Her method Of unravelling the mys-
terry necessitates some startling and:
daring work. .---s. ...s :.
It is a splendid picture.
There will also be shown one of
the celebrated tWO-reel Fox COM
edies.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-01
Dances for r. C.

O0NVCO 1V1 w o.
The first of a series of Red Cross
dances to be given by several women
who are members of. the local Red
Cross, will be given in the city hall,
Saturday, February 8, and for the
five following Saturday nights. The
city hall has been donated for these
dances and Tuseth's orchestra will
furnish the music. Everybody is
welcome!
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-01
D0Hsrs MISS sssCAlf1IE,,

The big audience that saw Theda
Bara at the Rex last night in "Ca-
mile" was greatly pleased with the
picture as it was one Of the best
pieces Of acting seen in Bemidji.
1t will be- shown again tonight fol
the last time.
This is William Fox superpicture
Camille" depicting the life OF the
famous French grisette In Dumas
Lady Of thes Camellias. Miss Bara
has made q close study OF the char.
acter, and it Ia. announced that in
this screen production the wonder
full Enthusiastically of the Fox star
will establish q new regime Of emo.
tional exprea6aOn.
Miss aBafG plays the part with
that abandon and enthusiasm that
has made all, her screen dramas "a
wonde rtuls3sueeees. She is a-partic-
ularly vivid and life-loving Camille
Her kisses seem more thrilling than
in Carmen rand Sapi1o, wherein tht
;osculatorys IeHusi 0nsssar admittedly
vivid. But then Miss 'Bara's screen
kisses have ever been the soul Of In.
itensity.t. III. =. y :
Also a fine Metro comedy. {.
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REDGCROSS NOTES +:
Minstrels for r. G..

.MMBtTel8 TOT Il. 2.
For the benefit of the Red Cross,
the boys of the Bemidji high school
will give minstrel show soon, the
eact date to be announced later. Re-
hearsals are being held several
nights each week and indications
are that it will be success in every
way.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-01

Earl Cell, county treasurer, went
to Minneapolis last evening on q few
days visit. *, u
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-01

i. Harvey .Supry returned yesterd day
from Superior, Wis, where he has
spent. the past two months.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-01

Baby Rice popcorn cannot be beat.
Old folks and young folks cali 1t "a
Treat. G. u. Battles. 6-24
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-01

n 3So; 900 70 loaLs on ratms. Deal
Land Co. d7lt
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-01

Fresh eggs for sale at 500 Mime
sofa avenue. Fresh from Birchmon
every (iay. \ M, 80
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-01

G. G. Winter, in charge Of the
land department Of the Crookston
Lumber company, formerly iiof. this
city, now Of Minneapolis, passed yes
terday in. Bemidji on. business. -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-01

One OF these nice days you ought
to- go to xHakksrups and have your
picture taken. 14tt
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SPECIAL MEETING G. "A. R.

There will be special meeting Of
the ladies of the G.. A. r. tomorrow
afternoon at the home of Mrs. G..
E.. Riley, SIG America avenue. All
members are requested to be there. =
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Look for Resves' wood ad. l24 4lti

Mrs. Willian Hanson or. Becida
passed yesterday in Bemid5i shop
ping. Il
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-01

4 Hear r"Sweet Daddy at the Rex
tonight For sale at Bemidji Jewel
nv Co ',@r 2 s.''' .'''. T. $780, 2-22
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Mr.. and Mrs. j. N. ~Cushner and
sons, Theodore and Joe, left yester.
day. for, Thompson, N. D., having
been called there by the illness OF
Mrs. Cushner's father. -.' -.
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These cold nights gather round
CHEEKY fire. and pop Baby Rice pop
corn. G.. E.. Battles. So --.@s& s6-24