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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-06-27

Walter j. Christy, writing in the
Pittsburg Gazette Times on the
work of the Legislature, says:
"The 12Sd session of the Pennsyl-
vania General Assembly adjourned
at noon yesterday leaving record of
achievement behind it which will
mark it as one of the greatest con-
structive meetings the lawmakers of
this Commonwealth have ever held.
From the day of it's organization
until the gavels fell the legislators
have been under the guiding hand
of Governor William c. Sproul. Prac-
tically their last. act was to listen
to an address by him, thing un-
precedented at least in the modern
history of Pennsylvania Legislatures.
The Executive was given a reception
just as cordial as the one accorded
him when he delivered his inaugural
address, which all goes to show that
his leadership has been of char
acter to draw men to him. The har-
monious spirit shown is not usually
found in the dying hour of legisla-
tive body.
Governor Sproul smashed prece-
dents when he appeared in the House
and addressed the members of the
two bodies, sketching briefly some of
the big things they had accomplish
ed by their work in the last six
months. The cordiality of his recep-
ton could not help but please him.
During the months since he became
Governor he has put through a Won
derful program of constructive legis-
lation, and in doing so it was neces-
sary at times to tramp on the toes
of individuals and interests. 1t must
have been gratifying to him to de-
duct from the enthusiastic applause
which greeted his utterances and
the ovation he received when he ap-
peared before the lawmakers that
the legislators are going back home
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-06-27

by the Governor and fixes a limit in
Philadelphia of seven mills for 1920
and eight mills for 1921 and there
after. In Pittsburgh because that
school board assumed the bonded
Indebtedness of numerous subdis-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-06-27

trict boards, limit of seven and
one-half mills for 1920 and eight
and one-half for 1921 or any year
thereafter until such assumed bond
CONTINUED on Page ILL.,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-06-27

Substantially b II / t
Porch Swing, fumed oak,
complete with chains,
ready to hang, at this at
tractive price.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-06-27

proud of the fact they followed his
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-06-27

This Refrigerator is well bull
erous piece of ice. 1t is metal Ii
compartment. The cabinet is w
ably low and we cannot assure
of this size refrigerator at this pl
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-28
TOWNSHIP .CHAlRMEN
WILL Aid IN FOREST
FIRE PROTECTION
Are to Be Named Wardens, An.
nounces Ranger Johnson
Law Violators Face Arrest

Township chairmen in this section
OF the state are to be appointed firc
wardens. announces l.. +. Johnson.
Bemidji forest ranger, the purpose be-
ing to complete a service by which
forest fires may be avoided this year
1t will be the duty of the warden$
to report all fires to Ranger Johnson
and in cases where fires are started
by persons who have not secured the
proper authority arrests will be made
and the offenders prosecuted.
Permits must be secured to burr
slashings or to start brush fires o.
any kind. and forestry officials are
determined that the law will b.
rigidly enforced that the loss from
forest fires this year may be kept al
a minimum.
Tuesday Forest Ranger johnson
and w. T. Cox, state forester. motore''
to the state park at Lake Itasca, and
while en- route fire was discovere''
in the town Of Fern, Hubbard county
which was extinguished before muc'
damage had resulted. While small
fires have been numerous during thu.
dry weather OF the last two week.
losses have been small.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-28
BY Frank J. Taylor.
United Press correspondent. }

(Ou1IGu lfTSsSS COTTSSpOuueuI.)
Berlin. (By Mail. Bolshe-
vik fighting in the Baltic provinces Is
the most hateful OF all. according to
American officers returning from mis-
sions there, who tell Of the CHASTITY
almost unbelievable cruelty on the
part OF the rBolshevik mercenaries.
Neither side is showing mercy now,
according to latest reports.
A number Of phases are cited to ac-
count for the exceptional bitterness
Of the Courland and Lithuanian fight
ing. The Bolsheviks are faced around
Riga, by German volunteer divisions,
with whom a number of Let's are
fighting.
The German divisions are known as
the Baltic army and is supported
from German headquarters. The cam
paign is conducted in accordance
with the armistice terms, say the Of
ficers. Part OF the Germans are from
Germany proper. and the rest are
known as "Balts.'
The "Balts" are the German popu-
lation Of the Russian provinces north
of Prussia. They are descendants Of
a wave Of Germans which swept into
the Baltic provinces OF Russia in the
thirteenth century. In the course Of
time the Germans, though a very
minor portion of the population, have
come to own practically all the prop
erty.
They are called the Baltic Bar
ons," and own everything through a
feudal system which has lasted from
the middle ages. The people are
mostly Let's, some Of whom are in
favor Of the "Balts' and many Of
whom are not. The "Baits" lean to-
ward Germany in their sympathies
and are hated especially by the Boil
sheviks Of Russia.
When the revolution came in Rus
sia the "Balts" organized and began
a telling campaign against the Boil
sheviks. During the last year they
have held the Bolsheviks out Of most
of the "Baltic Baron" territory, and
since the armistice have been ma
terially helped by the volunteers re-
cruited in Germany.
Their resistance has especially
angered the Russians, who want to
free the country Of Germans. Ac-
cording to Americans who haze been
in the region, TrotsFy has sent his
best troops against the "B2 its." Tie
Bolsheviks have fought like barbar-
ians, ard according - reports, have
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-28
MANY LAWNS RUINED
UNLESS DANDELIONS
ARE RADlCATED NOW
Residents Of Bemidji Urged to
Take Immediate Action to
Rid City Of Pest.

.ThouSh. da1idelions make excellent
green's palatable light wines. and
though the roots are used as substi-
tutes for cheap brands Of coffee many
Bemidji people are having difficulty
in convincing their neighbors thai
they ssSthust, start eradicating the
pests at once or their lawns will be
destroyed.
: IT. Is urged that every property
owner! take part in the campaign
rDhej dandelions are more abundant
this season than for years.
One effective means of combating
the weed Is a rake, o coptriyancs
;whirh removes blossoms. preventing G
the seeds from maturing and scatter
Ing. ~ = a-t .r.y,e,} A.,. ahr
~ In n7Americac there, are two varie.
ties OF dandelion,' both Of which are
weeds One kind has an olive color
the other a red fruit pod. The lat
ter is mot 80 good for greens, since
the leaves cook down to almost no.
thing.
!. There are 81 varieties altogether
1t fs said most Of which are natives
OF Europe. In French gardens they
are cultivated. The leaves are used
to. feed silk worms when mulberry
leaves are not available.
Many people believe the dande-
lion is used for butter coloring. This
is a mistake, as the name dandelion
on the package is a trade mark.
Butter coloring Is made from coal
tar dyes. ~
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-28
WOMEN AND CHILDREN STARVE BY
THOUSANDS IN BALTIC PROVINCES

wiped out entiYe towns, when they
were able to take them, to end the
'tBalt" influence. It Is claimed that
more than five thousand were MUIR
dered when the Bolsheviks took Riga.
Entente officers have Investigated
many of the reports Of cruelty. and
verify statements that men, women
and children have been victims Of the
Bolshevik mercenaries, many of
whom are Chinese When an Ameri-
can food commission arrived at Lii
bau, 1t found thousands OF defense
less women and children put on is
lands and left to starve because they
favored the "Balts."
The American mission officers, who
are doing their best to get food to
the starving population, blame the
Photographs, too horrible to look at.
show the awful methods Of the saw
age mercenaries, who are not expon-
ents of any idealism which the Boil
shevik leaders may,Drofess, but are
fanatics. AK
The Baltic fghtingJs probably the
most savage and Ibarbarous in the
world today. due toethe bitter feel
ing on both sides. The "Balts" have
exploited the people, thereby pro-
voking hatred hnequaled anywhere
On both sides the armies are we'll fed
from exploiting the land, while the
population is starving.
Behind the "Balt'' army, the gov
ernments have changed from time to
time in localities. At present the
"Barons' are largely in control,
though recently republic was in
sway.
The Let's for the most part prefer
to belong to Russia, but hate the Boil
sheviks, and therefore are fighting for
the "Balts," who have preserved the
numbers and names of the old Rus
sian regiments from aithe region for
the sake Of stirring UP national feel
ing. Some Of the "Balts" would pre-
fer to adhere to Russia politically,
but sare afraid OF the Bolsh eviks
Others are out and out Germans, and
plans are under way for joining the
provinces to Germany when an op-
portunity comes later.
How to distribute the food and
, which government to support is a
puzZ'A TO the food missions from the
| Entente sent TO Libau and Memel to
care for the populations. On both
sides of the lines tfc populations are
staI ng. wEjle the military organi-
cations of merGenaries are ravaging
the lar ds.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-28
MEMORIAL DAY
!: PROCLAMATION

Some years ago in 1858 our ma
tion instituted and dedicated the
3Oth day Of May as special day OF
honor and tribute to our departed
soldiers and heroes, and today we
have cause to realize more keenly
what our glorious history means.
Freedom Of reason and right has
just recently been given US again at
the point of our hero's sword. Many
of our soldiers. sailors and marines
Of the Worlds greatest war are now
sleeping their last sleep on the
Scared battle fields of Europe. so let
us honor their memories with those
OF the Civil and Spanish American II
wars. p
Let us dedicate this day with
reverence and a spirit Of sacrifice to
those who died that we might re-
main . united people and that hu-
man liberty should not perish.
Therefore, in order that our good
citizens may officially observe this
day, I7kindly ask the business places
Of various kinds to be closed.
L.rF. JOHNSON, Mayor.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-28
MARCUM EXPLAINS
CARE OF WOUNDED

Following the noon luncheon O.
the Bemidji Association today in
teresting talks were given by Cap
tain e. Fl. Marcum and Vernon
Lamson, who have just returne
from military and naval service. re
spectively.
Captain Marcum, who returned t.
Bemidji yesterday from oversee:
duty and who was practicin
physician and surgeon in Bemid.
before entering the service, left BE-
midi August %, 1917, and fro,
here went to Camp Riley, where h
did hospital work until he was sen
to France the latter part Of Angus
1918. While in France he did ev;
cuation hospital work and was St;
toned at Bordeaux for three and ::
half months.
The doctor gave a splendid ac-
count of the manner in which tn
medical corps cared for the woundet
evacuation hospital work. Fl
praised the work of the Y M. C. A
stating that the work accomplishe,
even under great handicaps an
hardships, was wonderful.
The rooms In the Nangle bloc
occupied by the Association will b
shared with the Moose lodge unit
the new quarters of the Associatio
in the City hall are ready for o,
cupancy. which will probably be IL
October, announced r. l.. Given
pre- ident.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-28
STRONG FACULTY
ASSURED BEMDu
NORMAL SCHOOL
President De uty Returns
From Eastern Trip.-Plans
For Summer School.

M. w. Deputy, president Of the
Bemidji Normal school, who re-
turned to the city this morning from
trip to Chicago, New York and
other eastern c. les, where he went
in the interests of the new educa-
tional institution. is confident that
faculty of exceptional strength
will be provided for the states sixth
normal.
Several members of the faculty
have been elected by the state nor
NAL school board,' says President
Deputy" and l am sincere when l
make the statement that in my
opinion the staff of teachers to be
provided for the, Bemidji school will
be the equal OF any normal In Min
nesota."
l. During his trip east President
Deputy visited a number Of teachers
colleges, state universities and nor
NAL schools and he was able to get
in direct touch with PROMINENT edu-
Gators who are anxious to become
members of the Bemidji faculty.
Mr.. Deputy will devote his entire
time to the Bemidji normal school
from now on and he Is completing
plans for the opening Of the sum
mer teachers training course June
%. Mrs. Deputy will reach, ,Bemidji
about the middle Of Jine..,'f Miss
Mary L. Deputy, who hHsSreceived
her A. B., degree will be awarded
the masters degree at the Untver-
sity of Indiana during the summer.
She is a graduate of thet Mankato
Normal school. the faculty, Of which
Mr.. Deputy was formerly ., member
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-28
HOUSE PASSES BILL.y,s;;;;:;":::: L.;::
L. FOR RED LAKE ROAD

Appropriation Of $4,000 for. the
building of road from Island Lake
across the Red Lake Indian Sreserva-
ton, and $4,000 for asbridsat over
the Red Lake River, isfprovided in
the Indian bill which has passed the
house, is the information brought to
Bemidji in a telegram from; Con-
gresham Harold Knutson.At', -
During a recent visit<,to Bemidji
Congressman Knutson assured the
board of county commissioners that
the money for these two projects
would be asked for in the Indian
bill. The matter is Of much import
ance as it will open up rich agri-
cultural country to the southern part
of the county, and affords better
market facilities.
According to Congressman Knut-
son the money Tor both road and
bridge is made available this sum-
mer.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-28
ALL BEMIDJI<
= WILL HONOR
DEAD HEROES
NEXT FRIDAY
Memorial Day Will Be Proper
Iy Observed.-Plans Conn
pleted Tuesday Evening.
ALL RETURNED SOLDIERS
ARE URGED TO MARCH
Mayor johnson, In Proclama.
ton, Asked Stores Of City
to Close For the Day.

Bemidji will observe Memorial
day, which is of greater significance
this year than ever before, in ap-
propriate manner, and at meeting
held Tuesday evening the committee
in charge Of arrangements completed
the days program.
Mayor L. F. johnson today issued
Il proclamation in which be asks that
all stores in Bemidji be closed dur
ing the day. the people being urged
to lay aside their customary occu-
patiOns for the purpose of paying
tribute to those soldiers and sailors
who have fought and died for the
saving and making of the country.
and for peaceful, prosperous and
happy nation. School children are
to play a prominent part in the days
ceremonies.
Every returned soldier and sailor
is invited to march in the parade to
the cemetery where the members OF
tn G.. A. R., will have charge of the
program and where Rev. Lester P.
Warford will speak. The returned
men are asked to assemble at the
city hall at 10 o'clock AUTOMOBILES
will be provided for the post and cir
Gle members.
Russell to Sneak.
At noon q dinner will be served
in the Odd Fellows hail for the
G. A. r. members. and at 2::30
O'Clock IN the afternoon scerenionies
ewillgbe held In. the Grand theatre at
which Attorney P. J. Russell will
speak. Music will be provided by a
quartettee comprising Raymond
Hannah. N. E. Given, G. M. Jacob
son and C. D. Boyce. ~
Memorial Day was first observed
in 1868 when General Logan, COM
mander-in-chief of the G A. r., is
sued an order to his comrades call
ing upon them to set aside the
thirtieth day of May, 1868 for-"the
purpose Of decorating the graves of
their fallen comrades. 1t met with
immediate approval from the gen
eral public and was repidly made by
the different states a legal holiday
for this purpose. The nature of the
observance soon became Of a deeper
nature and the name of the day was
then changed to Memorial day. Only
Texas, Arkansas End Utah now do
not observe such holiday. =.
prior to the recent great war"
says Chairman johnson, of the pro-
gram committee, The general public
had come to view this day as one
simply for general recreation. We
believe however, that the ~recent
great war has awakened within US
all sense Of appreciation Of what
these men have done for US and the
depth of our obligation to them: an
obligation so great that it Is beyond
human power ever to repay them in
full measure. But we can be CRATE
full on this one dy each year render
our tribute of thanks to their
memories"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-28
DEMOCRATS PREPARE
FOR 1920 CAMPAIGN

Chicago, May %. Omitted Press. }
Democratic committeeman today
went over their gear and tackle in
preparation for the 1920 campaign.
The national committee, accord
ing to members here today, will de-
vote itself to perfecting it's organiza-
ton and building plans for better
knit state organizations.
For the first time in its history the
democratic party was to permit wom-
en- part in big powwow. Several
women expected place on the ma
tional committee through proxies.
but aside from this hope there was a
very real Woman's Associate nation
alfcOmmittee in session. Presided
Ekiby Mrs. George Bass, Illinois.
this committee ives expected, to de-
- ise plans for rounding up the rapid
" increasing women vote Of the
country Members of state organi-
zatiOns attended the committee meet
ing to hear discussions of feminine
politics scheduled for delivery by
Mrs. Alexander Thompson, Oregon;
Mrs. John S. Crosby, New York; Mrs.
Henry Sherlock, Montana: Mrs. Bet
tie White, Arizona; Mrs. w. r. Pat
tangall, Maine; Mrs. Gertrude A.
Lee, California and Miss Mary Foy,
California. The women were to ban
quet tonight. Mrs. Bass presiding
over the dinner. Bainbridge Colby
and Chairman Homer S. Cummings,
democratic chairman, were among the
speakers listed. Several women
speakers were to report suffrage con-
ditions from the north, east, south
and west.
Two cabinet members, Attorney
General Palmer, and Secretary of the
treasury Glass, were slated for prom
inent places In discussions of the. na-
tional committee Both are commit
teemen from their home states, Penn
sylvania and Virginia, respectively.
The program for today and tomor-
row was business-like looking af-
fair, calling for the customary re-
ports of officers. These were to be
followed by reports from state Or
ganizations, concluding with a series
of shop talks on such topics as "or-
sanitation work" Use Of a Speak
ers' Bureau" ard practical Publ
city"
The only scheduled social e'ent
for the committeeman is the banquet
set for tomorrow night.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-28
INTEREST In
MARKET PLAN a:
Being TAKEN
BYFARMERS
Conmunity Proposition Dis
cassed and Meeting May Be
Held to Decide Course.
ALL CLUBS ASKED TO
INVESTIGATE MATTER
". G. Braden, Organizer, Ac.
cepts Invitation to Visit Be-
midi Last Week in June.

Establishment of community
market in Bemidji is becoming more
and more probable as the farmers of
the district gain knowledge of the
benefits and advantages which are
resulting from the institutions now
operated at Saltwater, 'Minn., and
AdTainj Mich.
Investigation is proving that the
providing of a community market at
which: farmers can dispose of all sur
plus farm products at the regular
market price, works as a benefit not
only to the farmer. but to the busi-
ness men of the district covered and
to- the consumer. It acts as a guar
antee to the soil tillers that the pro-
duce they raise can be sold, and at
a fair margin.
Nav Hold Meeting.
4 The first Beltrami county farm
club to give serious consideration to
the community market possibilities
Nwas the Bemidji. Township Farmers
club, and a committee comprising A.
Il. Rako. Mrs. Ed. Larson and E. K.
Anderson, has been named. to inves-
tigate the Possibilities OF: the plan.
is probable that a meeting will
be held soon of all the farmers clubs
in. this section Of the county that a
censis of just how the proposition
is regarded may be secured. w. G..
Bf9den, organizer of the Adrian and
saltwater markets.. has: informed
those interested that he can come. to
Bemidji the last week in Jnne to
discuss the matter. He will also
talk to the Bemidji Association.
It is the plan OF The Pioneer to
run a. series of articles from which
a clear understanding Of the Com
munity Market plan may be secured.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-28
JURY CASES COMPLETED AT
BRAINERD TERM OF COURT

Judge C. w. Stanton returned to
Bemidji Tuesday evening from Brain
erd where he has been presiding at
the Crow Wing term of district court.
The jury cases have been completed,
21 being tried, and Judge Stanton
will return to Brainerd Monday to
take care of the court matters, 80 re-
naming on the calendar. Judge
Stanton will deliver the Memorial
day address at Laporte in the morn
ing and in the evening he will be the
principal speaker at the Walker high
school commencement exercises.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-28
WILL AID DISCHARGED
MEN SECURE MILEAGE

Representative Harold Knutson,
OF this congressional district, has is
sued the following notice to dis
charged soldiers. sailors and mar
ines:
"To those of you who were dis
charged from the service prior to the
passage of the law by congress al
loving you five cents per mile for
travel expenses from the point of
discharge to your home, I wish to
announce that the necessary blanks
upon which to make application for
the additional IL cents per mile is
nov ready and same may be pro-
cured ly -iting ne. Upon request
such a b nix will be mailed you.
Pleasp call lis to he attention Of
other 1iscl ged service ren."
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-28
PRESIDENT DEPUTY TO BE
COMMENCEMENT DAY ORATOR

M. w. Deputy. president of the Be-
midi normal school, left this after
noon for. Bagley where he will de-
liver the high school commencement
address tonight Tomorrow evening
Mr.. Deputy will speak at Laporte and
the following afternoon will be the
graduation day orator at Hines. Sat
<nrday evening he will speak at Ten
strike. He will abe the speaker at
the Bemidji high school commence
ment exercises to- be held at the
Grand theatre Friday evening.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-28
ODD FELLOWS
ENJOY MCINTOSH TRIP

Fourteen Bemidji Odd Fellows en-
joyed "a trip to Mcintosh last evening,
the degree team of this city confer
ring the four degrees OF the order on
Ave candidates. Following the, cere-
monies a banquet was served In hon
or of the Bemidji visitors. Those
making the trip were J. G.. McGhee,
G. w. Harnwell, r.. l.. Given, P. l..
Hines, Dan Oracle. George Rhea,
Dick Van Arnum, c. J. Winter,
George Richards. e. II. Denu, DR.. A.
v. Garlock, J. c. Courtney, Louis
Larson and T. ]. Wickham.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-28
SHORT MEETING HELD

At short meeting Of the Bemidji
Toard Of Education held last even
ing, K. K. Roe, secretary. was in
structed 70 advertise for bids for a
motor bus to be used in the trans
porting Of pupils in this school dis
trict The board members are of the
orinion that a much more conven
lent and ,rtisfactOry service can be
provided Il the district operates its
ON bus
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-28
MEETING TONIGHT.

There will be a meeting of the
Masonic lodge this evening at which
the third degree will be conferred.
At the close of the ceremonies lunch
will be served. All members of the
lodge are urged to be in attendance.