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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-08
ANNOUNCEMENT MADE
PROMISING JUSTICE
FOR DISABLED MEN
War Risk Representative Says
Awards Won't Be Cut
Without Examination

St. Paul, May 8.-Alfred S. Thomp'
son, bureau of War Risk insurance
representative for Minnesota, an
nounced Friday that new steps have
been taken by Colonel R. G. Cholme-
ley-Jones, head of the War Rick In
surance department at Washington,
to insure justice for ex-service men
disabled by the war.
"Claims reviewers and examiners
will see that no awards of compen-
sation are reduced and otherwise
amended without new physical ex-
animation for one held within that
current MONTH" Mr.. Thompson said
Friday, explaining clauses In the new
bulletin sent out by Colonel Cholme-
ley-Jones.
"This means that there will be no
more cutting of temporary awards
without recent examination on
which to base the revision. The same
instructions contain direction that
no partial awards may be given when
a man is in hospital; this means that
every ex-service man and woman In
hospital with an illness or injury run
ming back to the service will be
awarded automatically temporary and
total disability and that there will be
no exception.
Even when no recent examination
report is on file, the awards will be
continued until such examination can
be obtained, unless, of course, the
man refuses examination, which I'M
der the day may be the basis for
withdrawing of his compensation.
There have been no such cases yet.
"This will remove completely from
the minds of former service men the
fear they sometimes feel that their
compensation is being reduced be-
cause Of their increased earnings,
which is not the case. The ruling
covers principally those cases where
an additional temporary compensa-
ton was given, above the physical
rating during a time when man
was becoming accustomed to being
partly disabled
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-08
SENIOR CLASS PLAY
MAKES DECIDED HIT
ON FRIDAY EVENING
High School Orchestra and
Boys Glee Club Render Sew
eral Fine Selections

Each member of the cast of Much
Ado About Betty showing remark
able adaptability to his or her part,
the Senior class play presented by
the graduating class of the Bemidji
High school last night at the Grand
theatre was decided success and
was fully as good if not even better
than the graduating plays. ..oft pre-
vious years. > .,~.1 -. -
AS an opening number the High
school orchestra rendered several
selections which met with favor from
the audience. Between the first and
second act the boys glee club made
it's first appearance at public. per-
Torrance and it's vocal selections met
with heary approval. The club was
composed Of IA male voices from the
high school and is being directed by
Miss Martha Fibigar, instructor in
music. Under her direction the
boys voices are being trained in ad-
mirable shape and this club prom
ises to grow into very good sing
ing combination.
Excellent choice was made in Sc
Letting the members of the cast for
the three act play eacn part was
we'll suited to the actor or actress.
No special mention need be made
concerning any one member for each
played his or her part without appar-
emit flaw. The play itself was woven
about a tidy little romance filled
with more than ordinary confusion
over mixed identities until the very
last wien all is unraVeled happily.
No finer selection could have been
made for a play to suit the men,
bers OF the class, the size Of the
High school and the conditions un-
der which a play is produced in Be-
midi. Everyone who attended ex-
presses complete satisfaction from
the evenings entertainment. Finan-
cially also the reproduction was a
success. Local citizens supported
them heartily and were well repaid.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-08
NEARLY ALL SITES FOR
LAND CLEARING HAVE
ALREADY BEEN LOCATED
University Demonstrations Elk
pected to Draw Hundreds
of Farmers

St. Paul, May 8.-Prof A. D. Will
son, chief Of the division of agri-
cultural extension, University of Min
nesota, reports that sites have been
obtained for land clearing demon
STATIONS in all towns but one of the
twenty-one points which will be WIS.,
tied by the land clearing train.
Prof. Wilson spent several days
upstate while selecting sites, and
says the nveliest interest is being
taken in the land clearing expedi-
tion, which is being prompted Jointly
by the Minnesota College Of Agricul-
ture, the railroads and the business
men of St. Paul and Minneapolis. The
people are interested, he says, and
will flock in large numbers to the
demonstrations. An attendance OF
1000 is predicted at many points.
The experience Of early settlers
has shown that it pays to clear land
for modern farming in northern Min
nesota. The land on which Is locat-
ed the Northeast experiment station
near Duluth was originally covered
by heavy growth of timber. 1t was
cleared in 1914-15 to the stump stage
and according to M. J. Thompson,
Superintendent, the timber products
more than paid the cost Of clearing
The outstanding crops Of. the cut
over country are hay, potatoes, ruta-
bagas, oats and barley. Station rec
ords kept by Mr. Thompson for sew
eral years. show that these crops have
a substantial profit for the growers
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-08
Schmahl and Schilling An
nounce Withdrawal as Can
didate for Governor
PREUS AT NOON TODAY
ISSUED NO STATEMENT
Louis Collins Has Strongest
Following So Far for
Lieut.. Governor
(By United Press)

St. Paul, May S.-As the republic
can state elimination convention met
today strong efforts were being made
to secure the adoption Of state plat
form and nominate a harmony cand1-
date for governor to head the state
ticket.
Following the withdrawal OF secre-
tary of state Schmahl and W. r.
Schilling from the convention, strong
pressure was brought to bear on state
auditor Preus to secure his With
drawal in interest of harmony. Preus
had issued no statement at noon.
The lobby talk this morning showed
sentiment for Preus, Michael ]. Dow
ling Of olivia, Fred Hadley Of Winnie
bago, county attorney Nicholas of
Jackson county, who prosecuted
Townley. representative Christian
son and state senator Putnam OF Blue
Earth. Louis Collins of Minneapolis
apparently has the strongest follow
ing for Lieut.. Governor
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-08
PHYSICIAN EDUCATION

Another reas> why more
room is needed Il e., schools.
The Bemidji Sc system
has no gymnasium there
fore much of the most ssary
physical training is ne -ected.
Many of the colds which are
contracted during the winter
and in some cases which lead
to tuberculosis are due to play
ing ball in hall which is Meth
err heated nor ventilated and has
no place for shower baths.
There is nothing that can be
given the students that is Of
greater value than that of build
ing up sound healthy bodies.
There is school nurse who is
giving valuable service but that
is not enough. The army tests
and examinations showed that
one man of every five, between
the age of Fl and 81, was phys
ically disqualified for service.
WHY. DSCduSc AAlCI1Cau 1dCll-
ers and mothers are neglecting
part of their duty.
Of course not all could be
traced back to the home and
school, but large per cent
could be: The people of Be-
midi want to do the right thing
for their children by giving
them the kind of physical educa-
ton that will insure for every
boy and girl a sound healthy
body. In some cases this
physical disqualification is due
directly to neglect of defective
teeth, eyes, ears and threats,
and indirectly by lack of inter-
est in building conditions,
crowded rooms and no play
room which are of vital i'm
portance to any school.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-08
GOVERNOR BURN0UlST !
PROCLAIMS LEGION
WEEK FOR MINNESOTA
Beginning May IL, Big Drive
for Larger Membership
to Be Made

St. Paul, May S.-GOvernor Burn
quist yesterday proclaimed American
Legion week beginning Monday, May
II, and urged all Minnesota service
men to unite with that organization
and the people Of the state to appre-
ciate it's great present and future
value to the state and nation. The
proclamation follows:
Zone of the great results Of the
World war is the American Legion.
This organization has not more than
$50 posts in Minnesota with total
membership of about $4,000.
During the week beginning May
II campaign will be conducted in
our state and throughout the entire
country for the purpose Of increas-
ing the legion's membership
"No patriotic organization in the
United States should be more enthusi-
'astically encouraged or sustained
than the American Legion. 1t stands
FOR the perpetuation OF American
principles, the Americanization of all
Of our citizens and the spirit of IA
ternity Of our people. AS the Grand
Army of Republic has for several de-
cades been a most effective force for
the developmen Of loyalty to country
80 will this new organization be Of in
fiuence and power in our national
life.
"Therefore, l, Joseph A. A. Burn
:uuist. governor OF Minnesota, do here
by proclaim the week beginning May
II 1920, American Legion week and
urge all our service men to unite with
said organization and all our people
to. appreciate its great present and
future value to our state and nation
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-08
$4,000, 900 Freight
ARRIVES DESPITE STRIKE

(By International News Service)
Akron, Ohio, May S.-Despite the
outlaw railroad strike, freight ship
ment of tire fabric valued at $1,000
900, reached here o. k. from Passic,
N. J. few days ago.
The shipment was made on spe-
citl train of fourteen freight cars
over the Erie railroad. The fabric
was consigned to Akron rubber fac
tories.
This special freight train, making
the run in Twenty-Five hours was
under police guard all the time. Its
crew consisted of eight carefully
picked men, not counting the engi-
neer and firemen, who changed with
their engine at division points along
the route.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-08
7. n, 7. AVAILABLE
FROM GOVERNMENT
FOR LAND CLEARING
Congressman knutson Calls
Attention to War Salv.
aged Explosives Use

Congressman Harold Knutson is
sues notice from Washington to the
farmers in this district that he has
q thousand copies Of T. N. T. folders
No. 720, which tell how to use this
war-salvaged explosive for peace
time purposes.
Farmers who are interested in Sc
curing copy are requested to write
Mr.. Knutson and he will send out
these folders while they last in the
order requests come in for them.
How T. N. r. is used in land
clearing:
TN. T. is yellow crystalline
powder, made in three grades, differ
ing technically but not practical ap-
plication. Grade II is the one most
comm only. available from the war
surplus. This varies in color from
different manufacturers, being often
light yellow in color and very dry. 1t
may also be dark brown and some
what; greasy. For practical purposes
in stump work, no account need be
taken of these variations in color OF
appearance.
In strength r. N. T. is about one
third stronger than ordinary dyna'
mites when loads of less than two
pounds are used. If the quantity Of
material used in one load is above
two pounds, the T: N. T. seems to
exert a stronger effect than ordinary
dynamites. Large loads should there
fore be used with care, as the ex-
plosion is much more violent and
pieces Of the stumps are thrown
farther. A No. 8 blasting cap is
required for complete defamation,
The use of a No. 6 cap will result
in misfires unless conditions are just
right The No. 8 cap is the same
as that used for dynamite, except
that the cap is larger. The same
kinds of fuse can be. used. Either
common blasting caps and fuse or
electric caps and blasting machine
may be used. The electric method of
firing explosives is recommended.
: The hole for the charge is made in
the same way as would be necessary
with dynamite, except that the
T. N. T.. charge should not be extend.
ed out any length in the hole due to
it's insensitiveness. Enlarge the hole
at the bottom so that the charge will
be well "bunched." A common tern,
in connection with dynamite is to
"spring the hole" where large
charge is used.
The war supplies of T. N. T. can
likely be cartridged and made avail
able for use at a cost Of less than
10 cents a pound. The authorities in
Wisconsin have successfully cart
ridged, packed and distributed their
200, O0O-pound supply at a total cost
of 5000, or about 8 cents pound.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-08
LIGHTNING KILLS THREE
HORSES UNHURI

(By International News Service)
Westphalia, Kan, May S.-That a
"miss is as good as mile was DEM
onstrated the other day in the narrow
escape from death of Alphonso Her
man, a farmer living northeast OF
here.
While Herman was taking two
teams from a field. driving one and
leading the other, lightning struck
and killed three of his horses
Herman was not injured
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-08
Efforts Being Made to Form
Citizenship Glasses for
All Candidates
DATA REQUIRED BEING
SENT TO TEACHERS
Movement Should Be Encour.
aged at All Meetings
and at All Times

DrlHS Iue opportunity loF ClCI-
zenship instruction to alien friends
living in isolated places in Beltrami
county, who desire to become citi-
zens, an installment Of letters to can
didates and teachers and books for
both have been sent to County Super
intendent of Schools J. C. McGhee by
Raymond F. Crist, director of citi-
zenship of the naturalization bureau
at Washington, D. G.
On the letter to the candidates the
name and address of the nearest ac-
cessible teacher is to be inserted by
the county superintendent, as indi-
Gated by his address on the letter.
The candidate is asked to call upon
this teacher for instruction. A letter
and two books, one for the teacher
and the other for the candidate, are
also being mailed out. In any case
where citizenship classes have al
ready been started, the books are be-
ing sent to the teacher, who is al
ready in charge Of the class. The
matter of directing the candidates is
left entirely to the county office, but
it is asked that they be not sent too
far as this is apt to discourage them
from taking the work. In case the
candidate resides in place such as
a mining or logging camp, company
employee or other public-spirited citi-
zen might be designated as teacher.
Special vocabuiaries relating to ag-
riculture, poultry raising, and car
pentry- are -inclosed in the sSeaxelones
for the teachers. These are Of spe-
cial value to aspirants for national
ization in rural districts in their rela-
lions and activities in such commun-
tiles. 1t is requested that special use
be made of them.
If in teachers institute or at other
times when the teachers meet collec-
lively or individually, encouragement
in the work is made, praising their
efforts and calling for their best CO.
operation, it would be of great value
in furthering the teaching of good
citizenship in the rural districts where
it is often sorely needed and most
difficult to establish.
The federal government in appre-
citation of the assistance will issue to
the teachers who undertake the work
Certificate of Recognition and APP
proval, andcCertifcates Of Graduation
and Proficiency will be presented to
worthy citizenship candidates and
their wives making satisfactory pro-
gress.
The books and all information re-
ceived by County Superintendent Nc
Chez are being mailed out to various
teachers in the county in an effort
to make this project great success
in encouraging the candidates to
make thorough study Of the required
subjects.
In order to receive naturaliza-
ton hearing at the September term
of district court in Beltrami county,
all candidates must have signiied
their intention for hearing before
June IA at the office Of the clerk of
district court.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-08
KNOX BOOM UDSETs
CALCULATIONS

New York, May 8.~-Republtcan
presidential situation already COM
plicated has been rendered even more
difficult Of solution by the growth of
favorable reaction to candidacy OF
Philander C. Knox. There is fair
ly general understanding that when
Senator Boise Penrose endorses his
colleague for the republican NOM
ination it was intended largely as a
feeler to learn the sentiment regard
ing the dark horse.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-08

MOTHERS DAY

Tomorrow is Mothers Day. Tomorrow the mothers
of nation specially remembered, whether it be the
halowed memory of their presence with but
DEPARTED or whether it be the living memory of
own dear mothers still with
For the cherished memory of the departed
a white flower and for the memory of mother still
with us red flower
Mother the cradle of the nation, the guardian of
it's children the counsel of it's YOUTH the companion Of
it's manhood and the consolation of it's bereaved how
fitting is that should set aside day when all the
nation shall cherish her memory
Special services will be held celebrating the observ
the day the churches of the country and it will
be specially fitting that all who shall either
a red or white flower emblematic Of the occasion.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-08
MOTORIZED FROM TWIN
CITIES WITH NEW CAR

Fred Goughnour of the Motor Inn,
accompanied Ivy DR.. Borreson and
Dewey Mills drove up from the twin
cities arriving here last night about
o'clock with several new automo-
biles for the Motor Inn agency. The
cars brought back included a Buick
roadster, a Chevrolet roadster and a
Chevrolet touring car.
They report the roads from Mime
apolis to st. Cloud being quite
rough. while from st. Cloud to Be-
midji they are In much better CON-
ditiOn.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-08
NOTICE TO READERS!

Owing to the impossibility Of
securing the proper size Of print
paper, The Pioneer in this issue
was compelled to cut down the
size from 8 to 6 pages and omit
advertising matter.
Shipment Of print is expected
tonight and regular size of
paper will again be delivered
next week.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-08
WORLD NEWS
(By United Press)
SOCIALISTS NOMINATE DEBS

New York, May S.-The Socialist
national convention will nominate
candidates for president and vice.
president and adopt a party plat
form. Eugene V. Debs had no OPP
position for presidential nomination.
Kate Richards O'IIara, Scott Nearing
and Seymour Stedman for vice pre-
sident
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-08
BRUSH FIRE CALLS
OUT FIRE DEPARTMENT

A brush fire at Tenth street and
Morris avenue near the residence OF
Robert Lauritzen necessitated the
calling out Of, the fire department
shortly after. three O'Clock Friday 'af-
ternoon No damage was done to the
residence.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-08
Conceded by Military Experts
That Governments Posi-
ton Is Very Grave
CARRANZA REPORTED
DESIRING ARMISTICE
Chamber of Deputies in District
Around Mexico City De-
clare for Revolution
(By United PreSs)

Ell Paso, Texas, May S.-The
Chamber of Deputies in the Federal
district around Mexico City has de-
clared for revolution, according to a
message at JuareZ rebel headquar ters
from the commander at Chihuahua
City. Carranza and his ministers
were reported to be trying to effect
an armistice with the rebels who
suspect the move is intended to gain
time for Carranzistas escape from
Mexico City.
Washington, May S.-Carranza Is
beaten and his overthrow is only a
matter of a short time according to
the belief of government military
advisers. This conclusion of
military experts was reflected by 9TH
er officials who now admit that Car
ranzas position is grave. Before these
officials contended Carranza would
be able to control the revolt
Washington, May 8.-Mexico City
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-08
KIEF OFFICIALLY
DECLARED CAPTURED

London, May 8.-Kief has been
captured by Polish forces official SOW
let wireless from Moscow declared.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-08

Washington, May S.-Mexico City
has been cut off from communication
with Washington, state department
said. No dispatches from Mexico city
received since Thursday night.
The diamond drill., 1920-03-06
Meeting Fine Response
MUCH ORE SOLD

Reports from ore selling circles are
very rosy this week, especially in
non Bessemers.
Commenting on conditions the Iron
Trade Review says: More than s.
100000 tons of lake iron ore were ad-
ded In the past week TO the tonnage
under contract. One OF the largest
producers placed the bulk OF its sea-
sons output. the amount covered be-
ing approximately 100000 tons. In
cluded In this was about 100000
tons 70 be shipped to a large consum-
er in the valley Another operator
which previously had placed most or
its ore took additional orders for L.
100000 tons, and is now practically
out OF the market for nonbessemer.
While fully 30,000,000 tons are now
under contract, the leading operators
say that some OF the large consumers
have not yet come into the market
Sales agents who have canvassed
the field thoroughly say that consider
able conservatism is apparent and
that certain furnace interests from
whom large contracts were expected
are waiting In order to take full ad-
vantage OF any developments In the
pig iron market Most OF these fur
naces have large stocks on hand and
do not need TO make purchases i'm
mediately. Provided the pig iron mar
ket holds up.
The diamond drill., 1920-03-06
HANS HANSEN DEAD

After long fight with pneumonia
which at times seemed 10 have relax
ed its hold upon It's victim, Hans Han
sen passed from this life at his home
on Forest avenue in this city last Sun
day. The struggle was a game one
but complications which went against
the patient dominated the result and
turn for the worse came on Satur-
day that doomed the game fighter.
Mr.. Hansen was stricken with flu
and in short time that disease lead
TO pneumonia. Two weeks ago he
was practically given up but he ral-
lied and was seemingly getting better
when the turn for the worst came.
The deceased was born in Denmark
September "a, 1879. making him lit
tie over 40 years OF age at death. He
came to this country with his parents
in 1882 and came directly TO Crystal
Falls, the railroad having but just
been completed TO the new town. His
entire life was spent in this commun-
ity. He grew to manhood, and mar
ried. For many years he has been a
switchman for the North Western
railroad and In the winter times he
WOlhtu ~ lnc hhlHths Inc past VIII
ter he has been working at the Car
penter and IL was there that he con-
tracted the flu.
He As survived by a wife and five
children, Dorothy 13. Evelyn IL, Glen
ME s. Earl s. and Buddy 2. In addi-
tion he leaves a mother, two sisters,
Mrs. Harold Andersen, OF Minneapolis,
Mimi, and Mrs. Chas. Il. Johnson OF
Crystal Falls; five brothers, Chris and
Lawrence OF Crystal Falls, Victor OF
Worthington, Mimi, Walter OF Mari
nette, Wis, and Charles of Mitchell.
S. d.
The funeral was held from the house
on Wednesday and was private be-
cause OF restrictions OF the health de-
partment OF Mich. re remains were
buried in the Crystal Falls cemetery