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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-11-12
WAR NEUR0SS' Is 1t.
NOT VERY SERIOUS
BY Frank J. Taylor, s il
United Press Correspondence

Omitted Press correspondent
With the American Armies in
France, Oct %. (By Mail. )-Shell-
shock isn't shellshock after all.
| It's war neurosis, so doctors have
discovered.
That takes all the prestige and
distinction out Of being shellshocked,
so much so that a lot Of people who
know about 1t won't. even admit
there's shellshock anymore.
Here's why. :F'
Were you ever surprised speech
less, or scared stiff? Well, that's
the same thing going on within you
as when you have so-called she'll
shock. The fellow who went time
after time to propose to his girl and
couldn't make his tongue work, had
the same thing, only on smaller
scale than they do at the front.
These discoveries about what they
used to, call shellshock are interest
ing and valuable, because they show
that the victim merely has lost con-
troll over some faculty. He may
stutter or his head may shake or he
may have the trembles, but it's far
from being incurable.
Just as the chap who wants to
propose finally gets his tongue and
gets the idea over to her, so the
shellshock patient gets back to him
self again. The psychology OF the
word has been had, say doctors OF
one big army hospital who have been
working on the problem. So they
have requested that the word shell
shock" be forbidden in the army.
However you can't prevent man
from thinking what he wants to say,
if he can't say 1t, and thinking Is as
bad as saying, so a more practical
group of doctors got busy and figured
out just how ordinary shellshock is
Nobody is scared Of it any more,
since 1t can be cured, sometimes in
less than ten minutes, so it really
doesn't make any difference whether
you say shellshock or not.
The best cure, 1t seems, is to put
your mind on practical and concrete
work. Washing dishes, saving a
log, or knitting sox would be good
for shellshock, because they give you
something you can concentrate your
mind and your hands upon.
In the shellshock hospital they
work on manual training objects,
making toys, building boxes, boats,
or making designs. Anything one
can concentrate on is good.
Just figuring out what the pro-
position Is has taken all the honor
and danger, out of shellshock, and
since nobody's scared of it, every
body gets we'll pretty quickly Most
Of the boys go right back to the
trenches and never get it again.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-11-12
THE POOR WART
(By United Press. }

Washington, Nov. 12.-Some-
where in Pennsylvania there is a
little army Of plant experts engaged
in waging deadly warfare against the
potato wart. r. <@ 49,.
Word reached Washington several
days ago that the wart had made its
appearance in gardens in eastern
Pennsylvania, Six experts from the
agricultural department left at once
for the battlefield. Ten froms the
state department T. Of agriculture
Joined the federal men. Several
potato experts from the agricultural
colleges have Joined the allied forces
70 force unconditional surrender of
the potato Wart. rig ~. @.-AH14l ~
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SEND OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
TO SOLDIERS ABROAD NOW
(By United Press.

Washington, Nov. 1.-Two hun
dred arcs, laden with 100000 mail
sacks Of holiday cheer for American
soldiers in France soon will speed
eastward toward New York to be
shipped overseas in time for Christ
mas.
Some of the mail already has ar
rived for shipment. The entire lou
is expected at the embarkation port
in the next ten days, allowing ample
time for it's arrival in France.
Superintendent Of the fifteen d.
visions of the railway mail service
completed plans for the transporta-
tion of the Christmas gifts for SOL
diers at a conference here, some
weeks ago. In New York the mail
passes from the control Of the postal
authorities to those Of the army and
navy.
Every member of the American ex-
peditionary forces is permitted to
receive one Christmas parcel. The
parcels must be Of uniform size,
measuring 3x4x9 inches with weight
not exceeding nine pounds.
Every parcel should bear the
name and address of the sender and
be addressed in substance, as fol-
lows:
"Christmas Box Dept, Port Of
Emparka ton, Hoboken, N. ].
For Private John Blank,
"B Co., Bird Field Artillery,
American Expeditionary Forces"
Senders may write any message Of
Christmas cheer on the outside Of the
parcel.
Cartons of the size prescribed may
be obtained at any Red Cross chapter
Christmas packages for members of
the navy should be addressed as fol-
lows:
Name of addressee, in full, together
with his rank or rating.
Designation of vessel or station or
naval base to which addressee Is at
tached.
Care of Supply Officer, Fleet Sup
ply Base, goth St. and 3rd Ave, Bush
Terminal Station, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Parcels intended for men In the
navy may weigh up to twenty
pounds. They must be SO packed as
to be readily examined.
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e.
OPEN N0STRILS! END >. l.. d.
A COLD OR CATARRH
How. To Get Relief When Head
and Nose are Stuffed Up.

V@SV%%%VVVVVVV
Count fifty! Your cold in head or
catarrh disappears. Your clogged
nostrils will open, the air passages
of your head will clear and you can
breathe freely No more snuffling,
hawking, mucous discharge, dryness
or headache; no struggling for
breath at night. ~-.$ +, d"
Get small bottle Of Ely's Cream
Balm from your druggist and apply
a little Of this fragrant antiseptic
cream in your nostrils. 1t penetrates
through every air passage Of. the
head, soothing and healing the swol-
len or infiamed mucous membrane,
giving you instant relief. Head colds
and scatarrh yield like magic. Don't
stay. stuffed-up and miserable. Re-
lief is sure. -. = = IS
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To Keep Your Skin Clear

Apply a solution Of 20 Mule
Team Powdered Boric to your
face every morning and even
ing. This is a natural anti
septic-it soothes and heals.
The very fact that it is used
as an eye wash proves how
harmless it is to the tenderest
part of the human system.
Use it in the bath tub-it is
a splendid cleanser and de-
odorant and if your feet are
tired when you take off your
shoes at night, soak them in
hot water to which has, been
added. 5 tablespoonful Of 20
Mule Team Powdered Boric
and you'll surely find relief and
ease. .~~ h. y
Buy it from your druggist.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-11-12
BROTHER rs DEAD

George Cheney returned Saturday
night from Bertha, In Todd county,
where he was called by the death of
his brother, William Cheney, who
died Friday, from old age and other
complications. He was 70 years old,
and was civil war vetran, having
served four years In the Fifth Con-
pecticut: His brother in this city
also served in the same company and
for the same length OF time. The de-
ceased leaves a wife, four sons and
one daughter In Canada. The
funeral arrangements will be made
as soon as the relatives arrive from
Canada .'. ,.-l-..-
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CARD OF THANKS.

We take this method of expressing
our sincere thanks and appreciation
to the many kind friends and neigh
bors for the numerous courtesleS eX-
tended us during our recent sad
bereavement in the death Of our be-
loved daughter, Rosalyn Davis. Also
for the beautiful floral offerings.
1d1112 Mr.. and Mrs Horace Davis
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Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

With LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat Of the disease,
Catarrh Is local disc se. greatly In.
fuenced by constitutional conditions. and
internal remedy. Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine Is taken internally and acts thru
the blood On the mucous surfaces Of the
system. Halls Catarrh Medicine was
prescribed by one. OF the best physicians
posed of some OF the hest tontcs known,
combined with some OF the best blood
purifiers. The perfect combination OF
the ingredients in Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine Is what produces such wonderful
results in catarrhal conditions. Send for
testimonials, free. 10
f. J. CHENEY G. CO, Props, Toledo, O.
All Druggists, 7bc. ...
F.. Halls Family Pills for constipation
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Want AID DEPT.

Advertisements In this column
cost half cent word per issue, when
paid cash In advance. No ad will
be run for lesc than loo per issue.
Ads charged ON our books cost one
cent word per issue. No ads run
for less than Csc. - .-.t Nj, rss.. III
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; MAKE YOUR OWN BROOM.

Washington, Nov .12.-New
brooms may sweep clean, but new
brooms have been SO expensive of late
that they have been in the luxury
class.
All this will soon be changed, how
ever, according to the Agriculture
Department Broom corn raising Is
to be encouraged.
Making brooms at home also will
be encouraged
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MOTOR CORPS DRILL

There will be drill of the motor
corps Thursday evening. All mem
bers will meet at the usual hour at
the city building.
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FOR sALE-Good team of bay horses,
fine. harness and wide tire wagon
with top box. Will sell team sepa-
rate. e. ]. Willis, 407 Beltrami
Ave. @4z~ ~. .tS3% 10d1121
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FOR SALE-Hotel, thoroughly mod
ern, hot water heat, clear Of in
cumbrance, elegent location, doing
fine business, about $12, Own
er wants Dakota land. e; J. Will
Its, 407 Beltrami Ave. 10d1121
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FOR SALE

FOR SALE young cows, giving
milk, one is half Guernsey and
other half Ayrshire. Address Box
X, Solway. MINI. 10d1122
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FOR sALE-Cheap, good two cyl
inder engine, Inquire GIG Be
midi Ave. .,.I 6d1112
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FOR ANY kind of real estate deal,
see or write e. J. Willis, 407 Bel
trami Ave, new location. 1111tf
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WANTED

WANTED-A girl for homework. 20
10th st. Phone STOW. 3d1114
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-11-12

for general house.
work. Mrs. Thomas Hughes, 703
= Bemidji Ave, Phone 433. 1111tf
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neutrality-suspicious. and laborers
wanted at Cloquet, Mimi, fare re-
funded. Inquire Stems, Helmers &
schaffner, at Cloquet, or St. Paul,
!, MINI. " 2d1112
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FOR RENT

FOR RENT--One large office room,
in Security Bank bldg. Also
small house. H. c. Baer. ll7tt
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In the state of Minnesota at the close business November 1st 1918
49,.
Bonds U.
Evening star., 1918-01-05
Scrap the Middle. Door Cars !.

A material gain in traffic movement
in the streets of Washington could be
effected through the scrapping of the
so-called middle-entrance ears that are
IN use on some of the lines of the
Washington Railway and Electric Com
pany. This car is totally untitled for
service in carrying large numbers. 1t
is built on precisely the wrong lines for
rapid transit, for both entrance and
exit occur at the same point When it
was introduced in Washington it was
heralded as a distinct Improvement.
Perhaps it was from the point of view
of fare collection. Maybe the company
has found some financial advantage in
it, but as carrier Of people it is a mis-,
cradle failure. 1t "drags" the road by
holding back other ears. 1t can be safe
" estimated that this traffic car is at
least five minutes slower in three-mile
run during the hours of congestion than
cars in which the flow of passengers con-
tinues from rear to front. Moreover,
it is poorly ventilated and thus is
menace to public health. Every one
of these cars should be put out of serv-
ice here and replaced Immediately by
the pay-as-you-enter or pay-within typ,
that are in successful operation on the
Capital Traction system The whole
equipment of the Washington Railway
and Electric Company is in need of re-
vision. 1t is at present a composite as
sortment of ears. Some of them are of
the already mentioned torture type with
the middle door, others are of the old
fashioned kind with lengthwise seats,
with the conductor moving at large up
and down the aisles, while there are sew
eral varieties of the combination cross
seat and lengthwise-seat cars, all with the
peripatetic fare collection. In addition to
the uncertainty of when car is com
ing and, what is more in the rush hours,
when one is stopping, passengers along
the lines of this system have the di-
version of guessing as to what kind Of
ears are to carry them. A standard car
of workable type with sufficient ca
pacity to carry the crowds is urgently
needed.
Evening star., 1918-01-05
The Mexican Border.
lis is from Austin, Tex:

This IS from Austin, Tex:
"The Mexican government, it was au-
thoritatively learned here today, has
protested against the crossing Of Ameri-
can troops into Mexico in pursuit Of
bandits. The protest is particularly di-
reetly against the crossing recently by
Texas rangers and American cavalry at
Indio ranch, about ten miles above
Eagle Pass. The formal protest, it is
learned on high authority, has gone for
ward TO Washington"
The Star, quite recently, suggested that
a controversy might arise ON this SUBJ
ieet; that agitators might seize upon 1t
for the purpose of fomenting trouble
between the two governments, just as
they seized upon the presence Of Gen.
Pershing in Mexico to influence Mex,
lean sentiment against the United States
at the time the pursuit Of Villa was in
progress
The agitators then had just enough
success to hamper the American COM
mander. He failed of the assistance he
should have received from tho Mexican
authorities, As a result, Villa eluded
capture. He escaped to the high and
Evening star., 1918-01-05

in connection with diplomat is not
clear. In this country the word as ap-
piled to 3 politician describes a hearty
man of jovial mood, with rich fund
of stories, a vigorous handclasp, and no-
only at home in. but seeking. all com
panies--a man who turns the "free-and-
easy" to good personal account. Many
such have risen to prominence in party
management and in party Office.
But we have never sent such man
to represent us IN London, nor has the
British government ever sent such
man to represent British interests III
Washington. In fact, we have not in
man properly described as a politician.
Mr. Bayard had had great success in
politics. but had inherited his oppor
tunity. so to say. The prestige of his
family name in Delaware carried every
thing before it, He was the very OPP
posite of a mixer"
+. j Phelps Joseph IL. Choate, John
Hay. Whitelaw Reid. Robert T. Lincoln
We're not politicians. Mr.. Page. now in
London. is not a politician. Mr.. Phelps
and Mr.. Choate we're table wits Of the
first class. and had great success in Eng
land, but were not mixers"
Much was at one time said-partly in
bsnter. partly in derision-about our
shirt sleeves diplomacy" But that
term was never made clear. 1t suggests
mixers as agents. But we have never
commissioned mixers as diplomats.
Much is now being said about the
changes the war is making in diplomacy,
and the form diplomacy will take after
hostilities have been brought to a close.
One might suppose from some of the
suggestions and predictions made that
diplomacy, as the world has known it,,
is approaching abolition. But maybe
not. 1t is not easy to see how such an
institution could paAS. That changes
will be made after war stock has been
taken is very likely But changes in
other governmental forms also impend.
Indeed, nothing is likely to remain pre-
eisely as before the war began.
Whatever the changes ,In diplomatic
procedure may be, they will go no
further with Us than with others. We
shall remain a member of the family
Of nations, and necessarily. in order to
keep step, be obliged to do in many
things as the others do
Evening star., 1918-01-05

difficult parts Of the country, and re-
NAMED in hiding until the Ameri-
can troops were withdrawn. That
he was desperately wounded there was
not then, there is not now, any proof.
Soon after the return of the Pershing
expedition Villa resumed his activities.
and has been riding about northern
Mexico at his pleasure ever since.
1t will be remembered that Villa after
his raid across the border had a long
start of his pursuers-so long start
that, mounted as he and his band were
on good horses, the chances were large
" in favor of escape. Had the pur-
suers followed hard upon their heels
different tale might have been told.
The time necessary to prepare fer the
chase was so much to the good for the
bandits
This latest incursion into Mexico was
upon the instant. The American troops
rode hard after the bandit raiders. They
bept them in sight, overlook them, and
punished them 1t was the thing to do
the only way to provide against
repetition of the outrage by that par
tlcular band.
The Carranza government should at
tend to this sort of business. 1t should
keep the bandits in sight, overtake them,
and punish them. The only bandits are
Mexican bandits. They harbor in Mexi-
can territory. They are as much the
enemies of Mexico as of the United
States. Their object is to embroil the
two countries, and flourish on the re-
sultant confusion With Mexico and the
United States at war, outlawry in Mex
leo could, and would, increase and grow
fat.
Somebody must act. If Mexico neg
lects her duty. the United States, in
elf-defense. must perform it, and for
tunately at this time this governmeq.
has force on the border sufficient for
all the purposes of self-respect and self
defense.
Evening star., 1918-01-05
The Coal Pool.

As expected, the coal dealers of the
city at last nights meeting gave the
fullest assurances OF complete eo-opera
tion with the fuel administrator. and
agreed to form central organization
and pool all their resources of coal aud
equipment This was, indeed, all they
could do short of having their business
taken over by the government. There is
no less of public spirit, however, in their
action because of the fact that it was
taken under pressure of an ultimatum.
backed by legal authority.
There is no question that the majority
of the coal dealers of Washington have
observed the rules strictly and have
operated Loyalty with the fuel admins
tration to the end of effecting a full
and fair distribution of the meager
supply 1t is not fair to judge the con
is well established, have broken the
rules and have not played fair with the
public The acguiescense of the dealers
in the extraordinary measure now
adopted does not mean confession by
them of guilt of discrimination on the
part of all. And the indignant resent
ment of the guiltless at the inference is
entirely justifable.
Now will come the test of the cen
tral organization for the distribution of
coal. 1t is not an easy thing to accom-
plish. But it is necessary to proven.
keen suffering and death among the peo-
Pile that there should be an equitable
supplying of the demands and no prof
iteering.
Assuming that the central coal pool
will work smoothly to the end of sup
plying the needs of the people, coal
should be moved to Washington prompt
~. Undoubtedly the dealers are correct
in their assertion that their supplies
have been cut of. It is only too obvious
that coal has not reached the city in
sufficient quantities to meet all demands.
The same kind of miscalculation which
sent surplus of coal to the northwest
and left New England with deficit has
worked . shortage in Washington's sup
ply. Improvements have been effected
already in the railroad situation under
government control and coal movements
are under way. Washington is near
enough the coal fields to be assured of
. suficiency.
In connection with the fuel problem
It is to be noted that the kerosene sup
ply is running low. One of the largest
handlers of this product in Washington
states that there were 10000 gallons in
tank cars somewhere between here and
Baltimore, some of which started ten
days ago. This commodity should be
considered in the same light as coal and
given preference, if preference is nee
essary in the breaking of the freight
blockade.
Evening star., 1918-01-05
Use the Canal,

Representative Moore's proposal to
utilize the Chesapeake and Ohio canal
for the supply of fuei for Washington
and other points ON the seaboard, fol-
lowing suggestion to this effect con-
tanned in The Star some days ago, should
bear fruit. This waterway has not been
adequately utilized for several years.
1t is estimated that with 500 boats it
would be possible TO handle million
toms of coal in season, five times as
much as was transported ON the canal
last year. This canal represents today
an economic waste. 1t is the shortest,
cheapest route from the Cumberland
fields to the seaboard. and has in the
past been OF great value Railroad com
petition, however. has caused it to lose
Its economic worth, but with the rails
eongested and needed, furthermore, for
freight that cannot be carried by water,
there is no reason why it should not be
put to use to capacity. Barges are avail
able in different parts of the country.
3fany could he built between now and
spring if work were started at once. The
Jocks are all in good condition and with
Enterprise it would be possible to bring
sfargoes from Cumberland to this city
BY the first or the middle of April. I'm
fortunately. power cannot be used in
this canal, as the banks will not stand
3he wash But the haul is SO short that
I, She od-fashioned mule team can bring
tho boats down from Cumberland in
good time. Indeed, considering the rate
sAt which the railroads have been carry
ing coal Iecently, the canal on mule
power basis would be rapid transit. This
suggestion is very well worth consider
ing and should be put to the point Of
ecfion promptly, so that there will be
DO loss Of time in providing the neees-
Abary equipment.
Evening star., 1918-01-05
Artistic Lamp Shades
Add Immeasurably to the
Beauty of the Lighting Effect.

We give instructions in
their making daily beginning
at 9 o'clock in the art OF max
ing lamp shades and candle
shades. Original designs car
ried out at your suggestion
or beautiful effects suggested
for your making and use. Our
showing of materials for your
purchase is complete-Silks
and other appropriate fabrics,
also galloons. braids, edges,
fringes, tassels. wire frames
everything required in max
ing shades.
Fifth aoor, G street.
Evening star., 1918-01-05
"Mixers' and Diplomacy.

In . press cable from London Heal
ing with the question of successor to
Bar Cecil Spring Rice this appears:
There is belief here, whether it be
Right or wrong. that the British ambas-
pndor to the United States should be
oshxt Is called q tmixer.'n
jsse Whist the word mixer connotes
Evening star., 1918-01-05
It's Really a Pleasure to Clean
House if You Have
HOOVER ELECTRIC
SUCTION SWEEPER.

Dustless Sweeping-that in itself IS
a real pleasure; no sitting clouds of dust
getting into your nostrils and throat and
settling over all your furniture.
But better than that is the ease with
which the Hoover cleans and sweeps; loose
dirt and lint, inbedded dirt and grit, stubborn
clinging litter-all are swallowed up by the
Hoover And your carpets are greatly
benefited, because they are not rottcd out by
the dirt.
You gently push the Hoover over the
floor and it does the work-no back-break-
ing, ncrve-trying, tiresome sweeping
Come in and let us demonstrate Il
to you, or we will send a representative
and test it in your own home, without
any obligation whatever to you. j
Fifth noor. 1ith street ~ssaa11
Evening star., 1918-01-05

Scientists who claim that climatic con
ditions have been steadily shifting are
going to get more respectful hearing
after this winter.
Evening star., 1918-01-05

Wisconsin voters who declined to sup
port a La Toilette man for the state
senate have evidently been doing some
investigating on their own account.