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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-10-04

WILSON'S CONDITION
REMAINS THE SAME.
IS MORNING REPORT
More Medical Experts Are
Called in Consultation
Over Problem =.
(By United Press.

Washington, Oct. 4.-"President
', llson's condition at 3 o'clock this
morning was about the same,' it was
unotficially announced at the White
House. 1.-THE president is still grave
ly ILL.," 1t was said the condition OF
the president showed slight i'm
provement last evening. His physi-
cal condition it was reported showed
a slight improvement this morning.
At 8 o'clock, 1t was unoff1cialiy
announced that Wilson spent quiet
night and slept more than on the
night previous. He seemed to have
needed rest more. Members of the
family remained at the White t1ouse.
At 10 o'clock, DR.. Grayson was at
the presidents bedside. 1t was un-
Officially said that Wilson was about
the same.
DR.. II. r. Stitt, head Of the naval
medical school, and DR.. Sterling
Ruffin. Mrs. Wilson's family physi-
clan, went into consultation with
DR.. Grayson at this hour. DR.. Der
cum of Philadelphia was to arrive at
II O'Clock. Consultations will be
held twice daily.
Mrs. Wilson and the presidents
nurse and physicians are the only
ones allowed to be with him.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-10-04
INTERESTING BEMIDU INCIDENT
IS PICTURED In THE WARCRY

In the Salvation Army War Cry,
date of October 4, appears an inter-
esting picture showing two well
known Bemidjians and Miss Amy
Dorith of Chicago, the men being w.
l.. Brooks and Earle A. Barker.
The scene is Miss Dorith holding
up the 1896 doughnut at the noon
day luncheon. When the Salvation
Army Doughnut Day had left q
lonely doughnut at the Bemidji AS
ISOLATION headquarters, the two
members of the association, with
smiling faces, flanking the young
lady on each side, had auctioned off
the doughnut and presented 1t to
Miss Dorith.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-10-04
ABOUND. THE W0Rf6
WITH THE AMERICAN
@RED CROSS. .A
W. At Saloniki. 'MM

The veritable mountains of relief
supplies turned out by the millions OF
chapter workers during the war
made the American Red Cross one OF
the biggest manufacturing concerns"
Id the world, with great warehouse
space at scores Of strategic points all
around the globe. =. -
One Of the biggest distribution cen.
ters was at Saloniki, Greece, and In
this picture Bulgarian prisoners OF
war are seen there unloading a Red
Cross cargo Of 1890 boxes from a
French transport. At the right Is
seen one Of the American Red Cross
camions, fleets of which were used In
rushing relief to points where the SUI
fering was greatest.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-10-04
king (
CANCELS TOUR;
IN HONOR TO.
.-:IHEPRESlDENT
Two Entertainments, Already
Prepared, Will Be Carried,
Out as Arranged
THEN ROYAL COTERIE !, :,
WILL TRAVEL INCOGNlTo
Wilson's Senate Leaders TO
Bear Burden of Deciding
Treaty Reservations
THEN ROYAL COTERIE : =
WILL TRAVEL INCOGNlTO
(By United Press }

New York, Oct. 4.-King Albert
of Belgium has cancelled arrange
ments for tour of the United States,
to personally thank the American
people in behalf of his nation for the
part taken by the United States In
the great war in behalf of his coun-
try stricken at the hands OF the
Huns, owing to the illness OF Presi-
dent Wilson.
The entertainment for the royal
party at Boston tomorrow and Buf-
falo on Monday will be carried out.
Then the party willtravel incog-
nito to California 1t is stated that
Queen Victoria is not feeling parti-
cularly well.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-10-04
'IlI|i6ijjNPIARTISAN On
BANK AlDPAID;
|@W0MAN CLERK
;HANDLESN0TES
Has Access to Collateral of
the Closed Scandinavian
American Bank
LEAGUE CLAIMS NO
INTEREST IN BANK
Charge Made That Bulk Of
Borrowings Made Through
the Institution
LEAGUE CLAIMS NO
INTEREST IN BANK

St. Paul. Oct. 4-Mrs. Emma Clay
ton, the woman who has had access
to collateral Of the Nonpartisan
league and subsidiary organizations
held by the Scandinavian American
bank Of Fargo, which was closed by
order Of the state banking board, Is
an old employe OF the bank, but her
salary is paid by the Nonpartisan
league, it was said at local headquar-
ters of the league in St. Paul.
Because Of tho great amount Of de-
tail involved in handling this COLA
teral. which is in the form Of farm
ers' notes and post-dated checks, of
small denominations, the Nonparti-
san league agreed to take over the:
burden of this employees salary.
Thomas N Keys, league treasurer.
said. "-~-,-
The woman technically Is in the
employ Of the bank, he said, but her
entire time has been devoted to the
Nonpartisan league business, and for
that reason she has been paid by the
league.
League Has No Interest.
The notes and post-dated checks
are taken out of, the banks vaults
by Mrs. Clayton for purposes Of COL
lection as they come due.
The Nonpartisan league has no in
terest in the bank. Mr.. Keyes de-
clared. Its officers and directors,
however, are friendly to the league.
and it is known in North Dakota as
the league bank. Its vice president,
Spurgeon Odell, is former organizer
for the league in North Dakota, and
other officers are said to have been
interested inthe Consumers Stores
company and other league ventures.
Off which large loans have been made
by the bank.
Notes Due November |.
The bulk of the leagues borrow
ings have been through this bank.
Mr.. Keyes said. Most of the leagues
notes come due November - while
the farmers notes and poet-dated
ch ecks for the most part are due in
October.
The collateral which the examiD-
ers charge has been taken from the
bank Is in process Of collection, it
was asserted, most of it having fallen
due October l.
A. C. Townley and several other
officers Of the league are in Fargo.
it was said at the local offices, and
probably will assist in legal action
was said to be contemplated by bank
officers against state officials. Oliver
8. Morris, editor OF the Nonpartisan
Leader, issued long statement,
charging the closing of the bank was
due to politics, and declaring pro-
ceedings will be started onthe ground
Of conspiracy to wreck the bank for
political purposes"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-10-04
BEMIDI PRAISES FIGHT
BY TORRANCE ON CRIME,
SAYS MPLS. NEWSPAPER
Prosecutor, Formerly of Min
neapolis, Commended in
-: Press Reports
Minneapolis Tribune.)

Bemidji newspapers tell the story
OF the successful efforts Of young
attorney from Minneapolis, now
county prosecutor of Beltrami cOun-
ty, in cleaning up gambling and ILL
cit liquor dealing in that county, par
t1cularly in Bemldji.
The prosecutor referred to is Gra-
ham M. Torrance, son Of Ell Torrance
of Minneapolis. The last case was
concluded Saturday morning when,
as the Bemidji Pioneer says, with
the decision of the jury in that case,
County Attorney Graham M. Tor
rance batted 1000 in the criminal
calendar of the fall term of the dis
trict court. Fighting alone against
strong array of legal talent, he won
every case in heavy criminal dock
ct, which set new record In court
annals of Beltrami county. Twenty
offenders of the law against gambling
and keeping places for the sale of
liquor were convicted by trial or
pleaded guilty"
The prosecution was attended with
many difficulties, among others the
faithlessness of two witnesses en-
ployed by the state in gathering evil
dence but who denied on the stand
representations they had previously
made. They are held in the county
Jail on charges of perjury.
Bemidji is reported to be much
shaken up by revelations in these
trials, exposure of inefficiency in the
police service having raised the ques-
ton of removal Of the mayor either
by resignation or in some other man.
ner.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-10-04
SAVINGS CERTIFICATES
. CAMPAIGN MONDAY
(BY United Press.)

Minneapolis, Oct. 4.-"Work and
Save"
This is the slogan Of the war say
ings certificate campaign headquar-
ters for the Ninth Federal Reserve
district-but they have something to
sell besides war savings stamps.
Treasury savings certificates nick
named Saving bonds, will be
placed on sale in 800 counties OF the
North Federal Reserve district next
Monday. And intensive campaign to
dispose Of the issue is already or
ganized and the old government loan
machinery will be whirring with &C.
tivity. The bonds are Of 500 to ST.
900 denomination.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-10-04
JUVENILES PLAY CLOSE
GAME OF FOOTBALL

Just about the first real football
game played in Bemidji this fall was
that when "Chub" Frost's team de-
feated Ray Wilson's bunch in close
and highly exciting scramble, the
score being Z to 6. The game was
featured for the Frost team by the
playing of Allen Klein, left end;
Oscar Baney, full back, and Frank
Elliot, right half.
Francis Rhea was the star of the
Wilson bunch, making the one touch
down. How they lined up:
r3.--IS~ W;1uor,a
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-10-04
WILSON TO DEPEND
UPON HlS LEADERS
BY L. C. Martin.

Omitted Press Correspo1 dent.)
Washington, Oct. 4.-President
Wilson's illness is expected to put his
in the senate the respon-
sibility of deciding how much to ac-
cept in the way of reservations to the
peace treaty.
Senators Hitchcock ana Swanson
must make a decision on reserva-
tions, leaders believe. 1t is expected
that within five weeks the treaty
will be disposed Of.
Hitchcock has declined to commit
himself on reservations.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-10-04
HIGH SCHOOL PLAYS
PARK RAPIDS TODAY

Bemidji's high school football
team went to Park Rapids this morn
ing to play the high school team Of
that city in a district conference
game. and Coach Smith hopes to
come home with the long end of the
score.
Should Bemidji win the district
title, it will play inthe high school
state championships on the Univer-
sity Of Minnesota athletic field.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-10-04
NORMAL PLAYS ACADEMY.

St. Paul, Oct. 4-LaCrosse normal
opened the college football schedule
Of St. Thomas academy here today.
The St. Thomas crew next Saturday
will play the University of North Da-
kota on their home grounds. The
Dakotans today were matched with
the University of Minnesota at Min
neapolis. The following week, St.
Thomas will play the University of
North Dakota agricultural college
there.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-10-04
REAL SERVICE. DECLARE
FARMERS OF MARKETS

Reports from farmers on rural
routes in the following communi-
ties, where The Pioneer is fast
gaining new subscribers, are de-
lighted with the information the
market reports give them.
Bemidji, Turtle River, Ten
strike, Blackduck, Kelliher, SOL
way, Wilton, Shevlin, Bagley,
Pinewood, Leonard, Clearbrook,
Gonvick, Gully, Trail, Cass Lake,
Guthrie, Laporte, Rosby, Nary,
and, in fact, every locality in this
section of the state, say that The
Pioneer is doing a real service in
publishing this information daily.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-10-04
BREST AND PARIS ONLY
SECTORS AFTER OCT. 10

Washington, Oct. 4.-Brest and
Paris will be the only sectors in
which active American garrisons will
be maintained after October 10, the
War department has announced.
Small detachments of railway and
signal corps troops will be busy for
some time in outlying districts and
a contingent of about SIS officers and
men will remain in England attend
ing to liquidation matters.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-10-04
DRUG STORE OWNERS
PURCHASE SITE FOR
.THREE-STORY BUILDING
Erickson & Laliberte Buy Me-
liver Business Property;
Will Build in Spring

Wilfred r. Laliberte and Oscar II.
Erickson, proprietors Of the City
Drug store, have purchased the Nc
Iver property on Beltrami avenue,
which is now occupied by the A. B.
Palmer Hardware store. Mrs. Oscar
tErwig's confectionery store and the
Be,nslji Gas company's office. The
deal was consumated Friday.
y According to Mr.. Laliberte, a
.three-story medical building will
decorate the sight within year.
The building will have a so foot
front and be 150 feet deep, three
stories high.
The ground floor will be occupied
by the City Drug Store, and the
other floors will be used by the medi-
cal profession, it to be leased to doc
tors.
The young men have great faith
in the future of the city and believe
that the investment is fully warrant
ed. The block promises to be one OF
the best in the northern part Of the
state and the drug store, when COM
pleted, will be one of the largest and
best equipped in the northwest. ac-
cording to the proprietOrs.
New fixtures, new stock and the
latest general drug store equipment
will be installed. The latest type
front will be put In and elevator
service to be to installed in the
building. 1t will be the first office
building to have the passenger ele-
vator service and a credit to the city.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-10-04
PINE BLISTER CONFERENCE.

St. Paul, Oct. 4.-Definite plans to
combat the white pine blister rust,
that is destroying Minnesota and
Wiscinson white pine forests, will be
outlined at meeting Of forestry ex-
perts here Monday.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-10-04
WILSON BETTER AT NOON.

Washington, Oct. 4.-President
Wilson's condition at noon today was
considered further improved, accord
ing to unofficial information. DR..
Grayson still keeps the president in
bed
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-10-04
THREE BALLOON RACERS
ARE STILL MISSING
lRy United Press. J

St. Louis, Oct. 4.-Three entries
in the national open balloon cham
p;cnship were still missing today,
nearly three days after they hoped
Off here Wednesday evening.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-10-04
TWELVE U.S.. WARSHIPS
OFF DALMATIA PORT
(By United Press. }

Basle, Oct. 4.-Twelve American
warships have arrived at Spalato,
Dalmatia, according to Central
Agency dispatch from La Ibach to-
day. American naval forces in the
Adriatic were last reported to in
clude two cruisers and number of
destroyers.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-10-04
RADIO SAYS STEAMER
ASHORE OFF LIGHT
(Bv United Press.)

washington, Oct. "A naval
radio today picked up an IS. o: S."
from the steamer Passaic Bridge,
saying "she's ashore Of Barnegat
Light" Naval boats were ordered to
proceed and give all assistance pos
sible
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-10-04
STRIKE RIOT RESULTS
IN KILLING OF PICKET
(By United Press.

Chicago, Oct. 4.-The police force
at Burlington, Ind, was increased to-
day, following strike rioting last
night in which one steel union picket
was killed.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-10-04
CLOUDS THREATEN
SHOWER IN SERIES
(,By United Press. J

Chicago, Oct. 4.-Light grey
clouds, holding the possibility of
showers appeared over Comisky park
for the fourth ofthe worlds series
games today Heavy rain, however,
is not anticipated.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-10-04
KING TAKES AIR TRIP
IN NAVAL HYDROPLANE
(Py limited Press.

New York, Oct. 4.-King Albert
and one of his royal party, flew over
New York at o'clock this morning
in a naval hydroplane, spending a
half hour in the air.
1T was a fine trip and the sight
was wonderful" said the king when
he landed.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-10-04
FINAL PEACE TREATY
VOTE BY NOVEMBER |

Washington, Oct. 4.-The final
vote, on the treaty Of peace by No
vember 1 was predicted today by
Senator Watson of Indiana.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-10-04
JUC0-SLAVS ATTACK
AN ITALIAN STEAMER
(By United Press.)

Rome, Oct. Am Italian steamer,
plying the Adriatic coast, was fired
upon by Jugo-Slav troops and several
Italian soldiers were wounded, says
a report today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-10-04
Laws Benefit Tourist.

Both the state and national or
carnations are responsible for many
important laws relating to automo-
biles and are proving of much bene-
fit to the tourist.
It is believed that the Bem1dJl
club will have a membership OF at
least $50. The proposition will be
taken up at the association meeting
next Wednesday and officers named
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-10-04
Advantages Are Many.

The advantages of such CLUB are
many, among them. being: SUD,
scription to "sparks," the ohic1ai
nnblication of the Minnesota state
Automobile Association; membership
card the Minnesota and National
Automobile associations, which en-
titles the holder to all privileges in
the various clubs ofthe~ country ana
also providing bail bond, the sur,
render of which offers sufficient pail
should the holder be charged with
violation of the automobile laws; en-
titles holder to the National assoc'a-
tion auto emblem.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-10-04
AUTO Al II CLUB TO :. |
BE0RCANIZED: /
BYBEMlDJlCAR
: OWNERS. SOON N.
| $M15 $I/
. New Club Will Be Unit of
Bemidji Association; Many =
Advantages ,~">
~; 4.
STATE MEMBERSHIP IS .
LAW VIOLATION BOND
Also Entities Members to Auto
Emblem of the National =.
Association
STATE MEMBERSHIP is
LAW VIOLATION BOND

Bemidji will soon have an active
Automobile club, affiliated with the
state and national associations. ms
was definitely decided at a meeting
If Remidii Association members held
last evening, and at which the NUM-
erous advantages of such an Or
eanization were outlined by Roy
Hill of Minneapolis, secretary OF the
state automobile association, and q:
A. Will, chairman of the legislative
committee, also of Minneapolis:
The new club will be operated as
a bureau of the Bemidji association, !,
but will have is own officers. ANY
member of the Association Is ellslotte
for membership upon payment of 81.
This amount is turned over as pay
ment of dues to the state and ma
tional associations. =
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-10-07
MASS MEETING
THIS EVENING
colored and White Citizens VIII
Have Session at Pilgrims Rest
Baptist Church to Dis
cuss Problems

Colored and white citizens will
meet this evening in the Pilgrim S
Rest Baptist church for the purpose
Of discussing problems which affect
both people The meeting will have
for its aims the securing of the co
operation of the local people to pre-.
vent any such outbreaks as have
been occurring in the past.
1t is expected that message
signed by some of the most promi-
nent coIored and white citizens viii
be sent to Senator Cummins, Of the
senate judiciary committee, urging
action against lynchings and mob
violence.
The meeting viii begin at $3.50
o'clock.
Many prominent white speakers
will attend, including Ministers and
city officials.
Rev. j. Sterling Moore urges every
member of the Keokuk branch of the
Association for the Advancement of
Colored People to be present.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-10-07

by applying at the recruiting office.
where necessary blanks can be OBJ
tanned. Don't hesitate to call on the
recruiting officer in regard to anything
you want to know concerning your
army affairs, Corporal Field says.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-10-07
ESTIMATES MADE
|. ON COST OF ROAD
Missouri Highway Commission Men
Think Keokuk's Share for TWO
Miles Would be in Neigh
borhood of $4,000.
COMMISSION TO MEET
Some Method of Financing Project
viii be Discussed at Meeting to
be Held Later This
Week

Estimates of the cost Of rebuilding
the Alexandria road from the Des
Moines river bridge to Alexandria,
show that Keokuk's share would be
$4,000 for the two miles. This is
based on figures which Senator ]. Nj.
Malang, chairman of the Missouri
state highway commission gave the
Keokuk commission yesterday. While
this figure was only an estimate it
give some idea of what Keokuk bust,
ness men will have to subscribe in
order to hold up their share of the bar
gain.
The commission asked the chair
man of the Missouri delegation for
some concrete figures on the PROPOSE.
ton and he told them what was being
figured on.
Later this week the commission of
fifteen, will hold meeting for the
purpose of deciding on the way to
raise the money.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-10-07
u. C. T: GOING
TO BURLINGTON
Saturday Is Date For Big Booster
Session of Keokuk Council and
Orchard City Travelling
Men.

Commenting on the meeting which
viii be held Saturday at Burlington
with Keokuk council, U. G. T., and
the Burlington council, the Gazette
says:
"a big U. c. T. booster meeting,
with large delegation from Keokuk
In attendance, will be held Saturday,
beginning at p. m. and continuing
until late in the evening, with some
thig doing all of the time. 1t will
be, a big Initiation and there is a
large class of candidates on deck
for the occasion. Grand Counselor
S. T. White, Of Davenport, Is to be
present. A banquet is to follow and
Grand Conductor G. a. Berger will
reign az POSTMASTER. There viii be
a dance In the evening at the Hotel
Burlington.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-10-07
CITY NEWS.

-Elk's invitation dance Wednesday.
Oct 8, Elk's hall.
See all the old favorites in high
class vaudeville at st. Peters hall
Oct. s.
Mrs. C. NJ. Teeters will leave this
evening for a short visit at Memphis.
Mo.
Masonic: Special meeting Of
Hardin lodge No. 20, Wednesday,
Oct. 8, 1880 p. m. e. A. degree.
Fancy western white potatoes
1925 per 100 lbs; $500 per bu.
Phone 285. Ed. DeYong, 5th-Palean-
The board of trustees Of the Keo-
kuk public library will meet Thurs
day evening at 1880 o'clock at the
library building.
A traffic sign was knocked down
last night by a motor driver from
Carthage. The police have his name
as Jack Moffat
See all the old favorites in high
class vaudeville at st. Peters hall
Oct 8.
Regular meeting of Morning Star
lodge No. 5, K of p. at Castle hall.
Fifth and Blondeau. George Keep
.C c.: j A. Burgess. K. of K. and
--JOSeUH UT duu aiicch Iuhh VI
Mt. Sterling, H., came to Keokuk
Monday afternoon and were married
at 6 o'clock by Justice e. q. Hawkes.
in his Office.
L. o. o. NJ. lodge. No. 704, meet
regularly every Tuesday evening a:
8 o'clock. All visiting members cor
daily invited. John G. Stadler. die.
tator. A. L. Laubershimer. secretary.
Carl w. Anderson, formerly OF
354th aero squadron, re-enlisted in
the coast artillery for service in the
Philippines. He has several friends
in service there and will soon be
with them.
-Elk's invitation dance Wednesday.
Oct 8, Elk's- hall.
ALL retail grocers are requested TO
meet at Industrial rooms "Wednesday
evening, Oct. s, at o'clock. President
E. ]. Canny and Secretary j. Cunning
ham will be present and make talk.
Come Ed DeYong.
Frank J. Buys mas purchased
some real estate on the corner OF
Nineteenth and Johnson streets for
the sum of $4,000 from Oscar e..
Swanson and wife. Cora d. Hilpert
has conveyed to the Security State
bank land in Jackson township.
"A petition for a divorce has been
filed in the district court. The plan.
tiff is May Belle JACKSON and me
defendant is Benjamin Jackson. Sne
alleges in the petition that he mug
band deserted her without cause and
she asks for an absolute divorce.