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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-13
HIDES

making fair and equitable assess
ments. During the past year
I assessed the personal property
in the city, and endeavored to do so
impartially and without prejudice.
This year real estate is. to be assessed
and the experience I have gained
during the past year would prove
valuable in the work to be done the
coming year. The same care, taken
with the personal assessment would
be shown the coming year. trust
that my work has merited your con-
tinued support and that l may re-
ceive it.
1926 VIM. c. KLEIN.
City Assessor.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-13
is MORE MEMBERS
JOIN POST AUXILIARY

Sixteen applicants for membership
were admitted to the Women's Auxi
fliary of the Ralph Oracle post, Amer
lean Legion, at the meeting held In
the rooms of the Bemidji Civic and
Commerce association Thursday aft
ernoon. The session was largely at
tended and a very interesting pro-
gram was carried out. Following the
business meeting, refreshments were
served. The program was as follows:
Vocal Solo-Mrs. Paul Yaple.
Recitation-MissJ Josephine Parker
Address on war risk insurance
Charles H. Giles.
Vocal Solo-Mrs. Paul Yaple.
Officers were elected as follows:
President, Mrs. A. Lord; vice-presi-
dent, Mrs. H. M. Stanton; secretary,
Mrs. Lee LaBaw; treasurer, Mrs. A.
E. Feir. 1t was voted that the regu-
lar meetings would be held on the
first Monday evening of each month.
The Auxiliary is growing and it is
urged that mother, sister, daughter
or wife of an American. Legion mem
her be present at the next session to
see what the organization is doing.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-13
POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT.

(Inserted by ]. p. Lair in his own
behalf and to be paid for at the rate
of 10 cents per line.)
Announcement.
Although defeated last year,
through certain influences, am
again a candidate for Assessor, the
most important office in the city.
still feel that the majority OF the tax
payers were satisfied with the assess
ment of 1918 and that they are will
ing to pay their just share of the
taxes. If elected shall endeavor
to assess all property on an equal
basis of valuation regardless : OF
whether you are a large or a small
property owner, and therefore solicit
your support at the coming election
February II, 1920.
J. P. Lair,
1Od2-16 Candidate for Assessor.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-13

FOR SALE-Highly improved 143
acre farm, 40 acres cleared, 30
more meadow; lots of wood, ~
mile lake shore, pretty creek runs
through farm; IL room house,
stone Foundations; z good barns,
granary, chicken house, hog house,
Good we'll and pump, on main road.
S horses, Is head cattle, 4 hogs,
40 chickens, splendid dog, drill,
gang plowD2 new wagons, sec
ton drag, buggy, mower, rake,
binder (new), harnesses, 9 sheep
seed corn, lots of hay, tanning mill,
democrat wagon, De Laval separ-
ator, all household goods. Worth
$4,000, but $1,000 takes all. E.
J. Willis, the Land man. 2d2-14
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-13

hereby announce myself candl-
date for reelection for the office OF
Mayor of BemidJi. l understand
that it has been reported that had
withdrawn, but l wish to assure the
voters of this city that am out to
win and will stay in the race to the
finish.
Your support at the polls is earn
estly solicited, and feel certain that
the citizens of this city will be salts
fed with my administration the COM
ing year, should be elected
I'D PIG" L. F. Johnson. Mayor.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-13
PAVING ADVOCATE TO
BE INVITED BY LABOR

Next Sunday afternoon, at 3
o'clock, there will be meeting of
the Bemidji Labor league in the
Moose lodge quarters, and a local
speaker will be secured to give a brief
talk on the proposed paving plan.
It is believed that several members
have not heard the proposition fully
explained, and as the league has en-
dorsed the Babcock plan they should
be present at this session.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-13
~BIC PACKERS" CHARGED =.
WITH SPYING AT FARGO
(By United Press.)

" Fargo, Md: Feb. 13.-That ''bie
packers" were spying upon the work
of the Equity Packing Plant located
at West Fargo near here, is the con-
tention Of L. c. Hoopman, general
manager, who declared that he found
among his workers two detectives.
No steps were taken towards dis
charging the men, as Mr.. Hoopman
decided that nothing but favorable
advertising scould come from report
ing the achievements of the plant.
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i. !. TWENTY ALIEN
!. -. SERVICE MEN
. ADMITTED TO y
CITIZENSHIP
:. j.2t== imM
Receive Honor on Naturaliza-
ton In tie District Court
Before Examiner
EXCEPTION TAKEN FOR
OTHER APPLICANTS
Several Civilians Are Also
Granted Their Rights as
Loyal Patriots
EXCEPTION TAKEN FOR
OTHER APPLICANTS

Forty were added to the citizenship
list OF the United States at the natur-
alization hearings at the Beltraml
county court house on Wednesday,
before R. K. Doe Of Duluth, naturall-
cation examiner. OF this number
twenty were former service men TAX
ing advantage of the act which al
lowed them to file petition for and
receive the naturalization papers the
same day by appearing with two cit1-
Gems who could vouch for the appli-
cant named in the honorable dis
charge from the world war service.
Service Aliens Honored.
Former service men who received
their papers at this hearing are Oscar
Magnuson of Orth, Andrew Moeskau,
John Johnson and Andrew iHuse of
Nymore~. Helga Ericr1on of Black
duck, tn jei Uppstad Of Rhoda, Nor
dial Leland of Bemidji, Gustav Ber-
quist of Crookston, Gus Leman and
Alfred Runquost Of Bemidji, Gunnai
Hagen of Clearbrook, Emil Laitenen
of Bemidji, Olaf Halvorsen OF Fed
eral Dam, Gust Elk of Debs, Benja-
min Rice of Gonvick, Harry Hughes,
Torjus Austad, John Harrison and
James Ward of Bemidji.
OF the number who petitioned in
the usual manner for the naturaliza-
. ton papers, nine were continued over
for various reasons. Some were not
able to pass the examinations and
must study up on the required course.
One failed to appear and another was
a German subject, not passed upon
by the department. One case was dis
missed because the witnesses failed
to qualify and two were dismissed for
nOn-appearance and another because
of a claim of exemption from military
service in the world war.
Others Receive Papers.
Those who die receive their papers
are Ole Khutson, Adam Jenkauski,
Karl Lund, Dave Grondin, Frank
Wahlberg, Artul Cardinal, Louis
Pishl, Martin Hagen, Joseph Kantor,
Peter Carlson, Joseph Lastinetz, John
Lastinec, Nels Lila, Carl Frisk, Wal
fred Person, Thomas kover, John
Westerlund, Carl Kluek and Richard
Martin. Miss Julia Nelson Of the
County Auditors office also received
her naturalization papers at this
time.
R. X. Doe. naturalization examin-
er, stated thatNhe rules and require
ments must be followed more closely
by those who desire to become Amer
lean citizens, since many are not able
to pass the required examinations.
The applicant must be able to tell
directions on map and name the
bordering waters and countries of the
United States from memory. He
should have a mental picture of the
United States and also an idea of the
location of some OF the larger cities
such as New York. New Orleans and
San Francisco. He must also be able
to name the boundaries of the state
in which living:
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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-13
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Having filed as candidate for the
election of Alderman from the Fourth
Ward, I take this means Of asking
the support of the voters of that pre-
cinct at the polls election day,
Tuesday, February 18th.
If elected I will serve the city to
the best of my ability and to the in
terests and welfare for the future
development of this community.
Your support will be very much ap-
preciated.
p. M, PETERSON.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-13

FOR SALE-54 acres In the town of
Hagley, five acres cleared, log
building, one mile from school, five
miles from Lemlo. All hardwood
timber. $500 per acre. $500
down. Balance to suit. T. Baud
cite, Manager, Northern Mime
sofa Real Estate Exchange. ZIG
Beltrami ave. Phone 68. 6d2171w
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-13

FOR SALE-35O acres in Arkansas,
70 acres in fruit and garden truck,
first class buildings and In first
class condition. Will exchange
part or all Tor land in Northern
Minnesota. T. Baudette, Manager,
Northern Minnesota Real Estate
Exchange, 216 Beltrami avenue.
Phone 68. 6dI-l1 L"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-13

POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT
INSERTED by P. M. Peterson in his
own behalf and to be paid for at the
rate of 10 cents line.)
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-13
Bemidji Market Quotations

Chicago, Feb 13-Potato receipts today AZ Market
firm Michigan Minnesota and Wisconsin Round and Long
Whites sacked $425 to $40; bulk, $44O to $3.50 Idaho
Russets $4.75 to $4.85.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-13

FOR SALE-Five acre tract in Car
den Home Addition, $4,000. L.
Baudette, Manager, Northern Min
nesota Real Estate Exchange, 21S
Beltrami ave. Phone IS. 6d217-lW
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To the Voters !:

Having filed as candidate for re-
election as City Assessor, I take this
means of asking the support of the
voters at the election TO be held
February II, 1920. Years Of exper-
fence in tax matters and insurance,
naturally give me an advantage in
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-13
POLITICAL ADVERTISING.

(Inserted by w. c. Klein, in his
own behalf. To be paid for at the
rate of 10 cents per line.)
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-13

Bemidji Potato Market-A varieties, bulk, small lots,
to per Carload lo sacked loaded 90
to $3.50 per cwt
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p. M. PETERSON.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-13
GEO |. LITTLE, BIZ o.
VETERAN, DIES.
Well Known Railroad Man
of Colfax, Was in City
Last Week.

George Kirkpatrick Little, aged "a
veteran railroad man and highly re-
spected citizen of Marion county died
last night at S:15 o'clock at his home
near Colfax after few days illness
with influenza and pneumonia.
The deceased was a son of the late
Thomas E. Little and Eliza Anne
Harr, pioneer residents. In the year
1868 he was united in marriage with
Anna c. Vincent who survives him
with the following children: Mrs. vii.
liam Gallagher, Of Benwood; William
of Crossman, w. Va; Harry, of COL
fax; Nile, of Jacksonburg. w. Va;
Elizabeth, of Colfax; Brooks Of Re-
lance, Ohio. The following children
are deceased. Lewis, Thomas, Eliza
Georgia and Hattie.
One brother Thomas of Colfax and
two sisters, Mrs. Nicie Provancc oil
Bentons Ferry and Mrs. Elizabeth
Shriver OF Shinnston also survive
him.
The deceased was in the employ of
the Baltimore & Ohio railroad COM
pany for period Of fifty years and
was one of its most efficient and
faithful employees. He retired from
active service as a conductor about
six years ago on account of advancing
years. He was a member OF the 3.
and o. veterans association and took
an active part in the functions of the
organization.
Mr, Little paid a visit to this city
q aai, aoo and at that timo was an
parently in the best of health.
The body was prepared for buria
by underaker Fred Jenkins and the
funeral will take place on Saturday af
ternoon at 1880 O'Clock from the res
idence and interment will be made
in the Little cemetery.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-13

4at BY Associated PreSSl
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-An "un-
alterable decision in the railroad
wage controversy was made today by
President Wilson in conference with
representatives of the brotherhoods.
The President said the governments
policy was based on justice to all in.
terests!'
The Brotherhood men would not say
what the proposal was, Timothy Shea.
acting president of the Brotherhood of
Railroad Firemen and Enginemen,
concluding that they would make no
statement today.
The White house was expected to
issue statement later in the day.
Meantime there was no intimation
whether the President had offered a
substitute for AN increase in wages in
the nature of continuation OF the fight
on the high cost Of living or whether
he asked the workers to delay press
ing their demands until the railroads
were returned to private owners
March 1. IS
B. III. Jewell, president of the Rail.
way departmen of the American Fed.
Ieration of Iabof, announced that the
Presid dent s proposal would have to
be put up to the men, before any an
notincement could be made BY the un.
lion representatiY yes: = - -. :,
The Presii ents .daciEion was fi3t am.
nounced at the White house Officials
said It was "a decision containing a
proposal" From this It was assumed
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-13
new NOTE TO DUTCH.
ABOUT THE KAISER.
tBy Associated Pressl

BY Associated BreSSl
LONDON, Feb. 13. a new allied
note to Holland regarding the extra
dition of former Emperor William will
be dispatched tomorrow, according to
the Evening Standard today.
The mote, says the newspaper,
makes strong appeal to the Dutch
government not to create greater diff
ficulties in Europe by insisting on the
right OF asylum for the men charac-
terized as the authors of the worlds
present troubles AS
From other sources it was learned
that the council is engaged in complets
ing the note to Holland. The note was
being drawn 1t was stated in form
to emphasize the concerted view OF
the allies-that the presence of the
former emperor in Holland is danger
to the peace of Europe.
The note does not make any request
OF Holland but It is hoped that the
Dutch government will he drawn into
reopening the. negotiations which emo.
ed with the refusal to give up the ex-
ruler.
1t is intimated that Holland. has not
received suggestion to this effect un-
kindly and that she might be willing
to intern the former emperor outside
of Europe.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-13
FEW MORE CARS IN
THE. REGION TODAY
Railroads are Making Heavy
Drain on Fairmont for
Fuel.

There was further Improvement in
the coal car situation today, but at
that the change is not enough to dispel
the gloom that has been hanging over
the region for many days.
The order for hoppers totaled 1853
and the cars in the region totaled $50,
which figure included 12 coke cars.
On the Monongahela road the
change was for the worse and there
was but twenty-five per cent. sup
ply today. Three cars were loaded by
wagon mines yesterday.
Yesterdays production on the Mo.
nongah division -totaled 652 cars, of
which six were coke. Five hundred
and thirty.seven loads of coal and two
loads of coke went east and 109 loads
of coal and four loads of coke went
west.
Curtis bay got ten of the eastward
shipments yesterday. Ohio points got
3S michigan points got 10. Two hun
dred and thirty. eight cars of railroad
fuel were taken here yesterday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-13
THIRD FLU DEATH ].
!. IN CURRY FAMILY
Mother Followed Infant and
Husband Despite Heroic
Fight,

Less than week after death had
robbed her of first her infant and the
day following of her husband, Mrs.
Albert .Currey. a popular young wo-
man Of Holt avenue in Norwood. a
suburb of this city, succumbed 10 the
rayages Of influenza, the disease
which is believed to have been re-
sponsible for the death of all three
victims.
ON last Sunday morning an infant
child born to Mr., and Mrs. Currey
survived but a few hours and died.
Ieh day following the fathre, who
was i'll with influenza, succumbed to
the disease and at that time his wife
was in critical condition, having also
contracted the disease.
When informed that her husband
had died the heroic young mother
vowed she, would live, as some one
must to take care of the two other
children of tender years in the fam
lily, both of whom were then i'll with
influenza. She made a valient strug-
gle, but despite this fact she grew
worse and died this mourning at about
nine O'Clock.
The young people had recently pur-
chased the property they occupied ON
Holt avenue and we're nicely situated
when death fntervened and took as
its toll three of family of five.
Mrs. Currey is daughter of Mrs.
Joseph Holmes, who resides near her
in Norwood, and Mr.. Currey was the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-13
PRESIDENT PROPOSED NEW
PLAN BASED upon JUI|CE
TO ALL INTERESTS Involved.
indications are That He Wants Brother
hoods to Fall Back Upon the Adjust
ment Boardsin the New Railroad Bill

that the President had refused TO. grant
general wage increases but had made
a counter proposition to the men.
Secretary Tumulty declined to say
whether the President had refused
specifically the wage demands saying
that everyone wants TO settle the
strike" and that the Brotherhood
chiefs should have an opportunity to
consider the Presidents suggestion or
proposal without outside interference.
The Presidents statement that the
governments policy was based on
justice to all interests is in line with
final words presented by Director
General Hines at the last conference.
Director General Hines is under
stood to have told the men that with
the return of the roads to private con-
troll under the new railroad bin an inn
partial tribunal for consideration OF
their demands would be created
Mr.. Hines was understood to have
suggested to the President that II an
increase in pay were granted the men
the roads would seek an increase In
freight rates which would mean In
creased living costs This argument
was presented to the union leaders on
several occasions by the Director
General, 1t was said at the Railroad
administration.
Z 1nasmuch as the union were press
Ing strongly for q reduction in living
eoets fffcia1 1S I'D there was reason TO
believe that the President had employ
ed this in his answer to the union
spokesman.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-13
CRIMINAL COURT
RUNSONSCA[DULE
Attorneys Must be Ready
When Gases Are Call
ed.

Criminal Court is busy to-day wind
ing up small cases and Is expected &c
finish these by tomorrow night wheI
it will adjourn. Judge Lowe Is dis
patching business with all possible
swiftness and is not standing for
ayoidable delay Judge Lowe said
when cases were set for certain day
at nine o'clock, nine O'Clock was the
time at which they would be tried
and persons who were under bond
and did not appear at that time would
forfeit bond. l.. C. Musgrave nearl,
lost his man by name Frank Mordell
this morning in a case but found him.
in time to save his forfeiture for non
appearance.
Claude Benson appeared this morn
ing and pleaded guilty TO charge OF
entering David Victorss house on Io,
Gust avenue. The court took time TO
consider the punishment
Said Judge Lowe this morning EN-
phatically: "a great many attorney
and defendants are in the courtroom
on aAday when we can't possibly trv
their cases and when we reach the
day they are set none. of them are
present. This has prevailed ever
since this court started
State VS.. Brannon: Young Brannon
yiolator in general at police court
frequently and before courts often
said he couldn't find his attorney NJ.
L. Sturm this morning but that he
had heard Sturm was going TO let hit
cases go over. Il don't like this long
distance arrangements, said Judge
Lowe. go out at once and find your
attorney so We can try your case.
State VS.. Sam Ricarbutl bond for
feited and capeas awarded, returnabls
forthwith. This gentleman was under
bond to appear today.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-13

A wonderful record of regularity in
church attendance is that of Miss Ella
L. Stetson of Quincy, Mass, who in
half century, has been absent from
church on Sunday only five times.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-13
School Problems
Were Discussed

A superintendents, meeting was
held yesterday in County Superintend.
ent Homer Toothman's office and ali
five district superintendents were
present. Organization of teachers
next year was discussed as was also
cooperative buying of supplies. Mr..
Toothman was appointed 10 collect
much data the next few months as to
attendance of pupils, enrolment, mon.
ey raised by schools. and purposes of
expenditure and many personal sta.
tistics. AT least 500 schools in West
Virginia are closed at the present time
for lack OF teachers and It is expected
the situation will be worse. next year.
you can't talk to a teacher about re-
manning in his profession when. he can
make more money on side lines than
he. can altogether on teaching espe.
cially II he has a family to raise. He
Just won't go back, that's all!,i
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-13
Many Send
ANSWERS to-
KWiz Queries

Lincoln essays poured into The
West Yirginian office all morning,
and by lunch time, the hour set for
closing the Lincoln Day Essay con-
test. a desk drawer was full of
them.
The first one that was opened
when the first mail arrived this
morning was from Warrington,
which means that the writer must
have started to write yesterday af-
ternoon Immediately after receiv-,
ing the paper with the ten Lincoln
XVIII questions.
The contest was open to every
body, but glance through the pa
pers indicates that most of the
writers are school boys and girls.
1t is hoped that the papers can
be all examined and judged in time
to announce the names of the prize
Winners in the Monday issue of
The West virginian.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-13
Battle May Occur
In Odessa Harbor
LRy Assoeialet. pressl

CONSTANTINoPLE, Feb, 12,-Gen,
eral Yboreyitch, % year old Bolshevik
commander at Odessa, has threatened
that he will open fire on the British
war ships there within three days Ii
they remain in. the harbor. according
to a message received here. from Rear
Admiral McCully, commanding the U.
S: naval forces operating in Russian
quarters.
The message was sent after the ad.
miral had conferred with the general
who expressed surprise that the Brit.
ish war ship had fired on his troops.