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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-12
SLOGAN OF CONFERENCE.
LINC0LNlZE AMERICA
(By United Press

Cleveland, Ohio, Feb. 12.-Ways
and means Of combating bolshevism,
the promotion of more cordial rela-
lions between labor and capital and
the problems of the workers, were
subjects to be discussed here today
by a conference of 500 leading edu-
Gators, minister's, senators, cons ress-
men and others in public life, includ-
ing candidates for office.
General Leonard Wood, candidate
for the Republican nomination for
president was to be the guest OF
honor at a banquet this evening.
DR.. John Wesley Hill, chancellor of
the Lincoln Memorial University,
said invitations had been extended to
men from all walks OF life and from
all parts of the country. AS this Is
Lincoln's birthday, DR.. Wesley said,
the slogan of the conference is to
"Lincolnize America"
Aside from congressman, senators,
governors and others high in the po-
litical life of the country, the invita-
ton list held the following names:
Marcus M. Marks, specialist in indus
trial science, New York; Professor
w. B. Guthrie, professor of econom-
les, College of the City of New York;
w. C. Fittz, recently first assistant
attorney general of the United
States; Warren S: Stone, president of
the Brotherhood of Locomotive En-
gineers; DR.. Donde Pallen, editor of
the Catholic Encyclopedia; f.. A. Sic
berling, president of the Goodyear
Tire & Rubber company and M. w.
Harrison, director of the New York
Bankers Association.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-12
SPECIAL TRAIN WILL
BRING THIEF RIVER
BASKET FANS TONIGHT
Will Root for Their Legion
Team; Boosters Get
Out Hand Bills

BY special train, Thief River Falls
basket ball fans will arrive about
7:3O o'clock this evening over the
500 Line to attend the contest be-
tween the Elmer J. Eklund post quint
of that city and the Ralph Oracle
post aggregation of Bemidji. Word
has been received that the number
making the excursion will be large.
On Tuesday, over 40 had already
signed up to make the trip.
Large handbills have been printed
by the Thief River bunch advertising
the excursion and the game, as well
as the entertainments which are
planned to follow the contest.
Dance Will Follow.
Following the game there will be
dance given by the Union Orchestra
and everyone is invited to attend.
All American legion members are
urged to be present at the annual
meeting, which will be held immedi-
ately after the contest in the rooms
of the Bemidji Civic and Commerce
association. Besides the election of
officers there will be several interest
ing matters taken up. Charles H.
Giles, insurance officer of the Nor
thern Red Cross division, will be
present and will talk on the govern
ment insurance which large num-
Der of former service men have
allowed to lapse. Following the bust
ness session lunch will be served.
Locals Plan Victory.
The local team is planning strong
ly on victory in this contest tonight
and with such backing as the visit
ing team is receiving the home bunch
will come out victorious. Every ef-
fort is being made to make this con-
test thorough success in every way
and the public is urged to turn out
to show the Thief River Falls bunch
that the athletic fans are not awak'
ened by the curfew in the evening
The game will be called as near {
o'clock as possible and will probably
start off with the following players
for Bemidji: Plummer, Bailey, F
Graham, Berrigan and Phibbs, with
G. Graham, Howe and Opsahl as sub
stitutes. DR.. J. W. Diedrich will
referee the match.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-12

hereby announce myself cand1-
date for reelection for the office of
Mayor of Bemidji. I understand
that it has been reported that l had
withdrawn, but I 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.. +. Johnson, mayor.
NS2As>a..-S
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to assess all property, on an equal
basis of valuation regardless of
whether you are large or small
property owner, and therefore solicit
your support at the coming election
February II, 1920.
]. P. Lair,
10d2-16 Candidate for Assessor.
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nv United PresS)

Berlin, Feb. 11.-Eugene Schiller,
minister of justice, has handed to
the attorney general of the supreme
court at Leipsic, the list of accused
Germans, whose delivery is demanded
by the allies, with instructions to in
vestigate the charges made by the
allies and prosecute where evidence
warrants.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-12
WINNING BOY STOCK
JUDGE WILL RECEIVE $50
(Bv United Press

(by HICCU I ICooT
Hillsboro, N. D., Feb. 12.-McLain
S. Cooper of this place has offered a
prize of $50 to the member of the
North Dakota Stock judging team,
who secures the highest score at the
International. Livestock Show at Chi
cago in 1920. The team from the
agricultural college took first place
last December. Other prizes are ex-
pected to be offered to stimulate the
interest of the boys in maintaining
the standard of the team.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-12
WED AT PARSONAGE.

Miss Eleanora johnson of During,
Mimi, and Herbert Swanson of
Aneta, N. D., were married this aft
ernoon at the Swedish Lutheran par
sonage by Rev. T. B. Nordale. The
young couple will make their nome
in Aneta, N. D.
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POLITICAL ADVERTISING.
(1nserted by W. c. Klein, in his
own behalf. To be paid for ct the
rate of 10 cents per line.)

To tho. Voters:
Having filed as a candidate for re-
election as City Assessor, 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
fair and equitable assess
ments. During the past year
1 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 l 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. I trust
that my work has merited your con-
tinued support and that may re-
ceive it.
15d2-16 VIM. C. KLEIN.
City Assessor.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-12
Bemidji
Newsy Notes

Miss Ella LaFontisee returned this
morning from Minneapolis and st:
Paul, where she has been for the past
two weeks on a combined business
and pleasure trip. While in Mime
apolis she attended the Auto Show.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-12
DANIEL LIABLE TO
BECOME MOVIE. ACTOR

Daniel c. Carney, of Bemidji, took
an interesting role in a play, "A
Commission" recently presented by
the Hamline Players, dramatic So
ciety at Hamline University, where
Mr.. Carney is Junior. -.
GERMANY TO INVESTIGATE.
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MEMS SOCIETY TO MEET.

The Mems Society Of the Swedish
Lutheran church meets Friday even
ing at 8 o'clock at the home OF Henry
Olmgren of the fifth ward. Peter
Olson and William Ostlund will en-
terrain. Everybody welcome.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-12
LOST-Bunch of keys between
Boardman's Drug store and Tenth
street. Finder return to Pioneer
office. 1922
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POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT.

inserted by J. 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 candidate for Assessor, the
most important office in the city. I
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
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-12
THE EPIC OF DEMOCRACY

1842-Married Nov. to Mary Todd.
Duel" with Gen. Shields.
1843-Birth Of Robert Todd. Aug. II.
1846-Electi0n to congress. Birth Of
Edward Baker, March 10.
to Philadelphia ma
tional convention"
185O-Birth Of William Wallace, Dec. 2.
1853-Birth of Thomas, April 4.
1856-Assists in formation Republican
party:
185S-Joint debate with Stephen A.
Douglas. Defeated for United
States senate.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-12

FOR RENT-F'urnished modern room
at $40 Bemidji avenue. 3d2-14
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-12
Japan's Ships.

On August l. Japan had a total OF
724 vessels of more than 1000 gross
tons In coast and ocean trade.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-12
A Lincoln Chronology

1806-Marriage of Thomas Lincoln and
Nancy Hanks June ~, Washing.
ton county. Ky.
1809-Abraham\ born Feb. H. Hardin;
(now La Rue county,. Ky.
1816-Family moved to Perry county,
Ind.
1818-Death Of Lincoln's mother.
1819-Second marriage Of Th0mas
Lincoln to Sally Bush Johnston,
Dec 2, ut Elizabethtown, Ky.
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1oOo- 1IlCCICu =
presidency.
1861 Inaugurated
as president on
March 4.
lS63.-Issued EN-.
ancipation Proc
lamation freeing
four milliO
slaves.
1864-Re-elected to
presidency.
1865 - Assassinat-
ed by 10 h n
W kes Booth
April II. Died
April Is. Re-
mains inferred at
Springfield, ILL.,.
May 4.
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POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT.

(Inserted by l.. F. Johnson in his
own Behalf and to be paid at the rate
of ten cents per line.)
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BEMIDJI CASH MARKET QUOTATIONS.
GRAIN AND HAY MEATS
HIDES

Cow hides, No. 1, pound. .22c
Bull hides, No. 1, pound. .18c-2Oc
Kip hides, No. l, pound. :. .36c-32c
Calf skins. No. 1, pound. ...... .45c
Deacons, each .$2.50-$3.00
Horse hides, large, each .$8.00-$9.00
Tallow, pound .10c-12c
Wool, bright .4oc-45c
Wool, semi bright. -. soc
being paid at Saltwater, MIMI,
ay's Pioneer:
Garlic. Id. .35c
ParsDips, per cwt. .... .$1.76
Squash, cwt. ,S1.25
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-12
Bemidji Market Quotations

Bemidji Potato Market-A varieties bulk small lots,
$500 per Carload ot sacked and loaded $500
to $3.50 per cwt
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-12

183O-LincOln fam
lily moved to Ma
con county, III.
1874 b r a h q m
Lincoln located
at New Salem.
1832-Abraham a
captain In Black
Hawk war.
1835-Love ro-
nance with Anne
Rutledge.
1886-Second cleo
ton to leglsla-
ture.
1837-Licensed to
practice law.
1837-Third' cleo
ton to legisla-
ture.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-21
EXTRAVAGANZA
is CHARGED
House Naval Committee Finds $1,000,
600 Was Spent On Norfolk Naval
Base After Armistice Was Signed.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2l-Reckless ex-
travagance IN enlarging the naval base at
Norfolk is charged by members of the
house committee ON naval affairs who re-
turned to Washington yesterday after
spending two days inspecting the base
Among other things the congressman found
that S7000,D0b was expended after the
signing Of the armistice in constructing
the so-called East Camp, comprising 800
buildings, none Of which has ever been
used Total expenditures on the base, the
members found, now approximate $4,000
600 land the end is not yet i'll sight
Il have discovered the reason for the
old phrase spending money like a drunk
en- sailor" said Congressman W. f. Lufkin
of Massachusetts, member of the com
mttee The results at Norfolk duting
the last two years bear out the correct
ness OF that saying While the plant to-
| day is the foundation for probably the IL
| nest naval establishment in the world,
| when the people eventually know the ac-
/ tua cost of the project | am quite sure
| that they VIII be astonished by the figures.
| 10 date ON the naval base alone S26, 09N Gh0
have been expended aud the end is not
yet in sight
The government has ON its hands today
a camp consisting OF over three hundred
well-constructed buildings, including mess
| halls, recreation buildings, etc, together
with Macadam roads electric lights, water
and sewerage systems, all at the grand to-
tai cost Of s. 100000 70 add to the gro
tesqueness of the situation, tins S5,c0,-
600 plan; is located on land which the
government does not own and for the oc-
cunancy Of which the government prob
ably will be liable to heavy damages in
case il decides not To purchase the pro
pcrty This magnificent camp. moreover,
: never has housed single officer OF en-
listed man of the navy and the three hun
dIed odd buildings are as vacant today as
at the hour OF completion
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-21
EXTREMELY LOW
WAGES IN PORTO RICO
Federation of Labor Investigators Re
port Conditions-Big Profits
In Sugar.

san JUAN, T. r. Feb. Complaint
that wages ''as low. as Gl cents for II hours
work are paid III Porto Rico was made
by Peter j Brady and Anthony Mean
drew, Representatives, OF the"American fed
Grafton of labor III a letter they sent re-
Gently to Acting Governor Jose T. Ben-
edictc demanding IA living wage" for Por-
to Rcan workers Mcssrs Brady and Me
| Andrew were sent to the island to investi-
gate labor conditions In their letter to
! the acting governor they denounced the
situation here as being of such a charac-
! ter as to make Porto Rico a Living grave
yard "
The investigators asserted that in some
rare Instances wages as high as Sl.51 bad
been paid FOR II hours work but only
( where the best and strongest men could
be secured The rate Of pay for women
for the same number of hours was 30 to
60 cents and children get from 10 cents
m they informed Signor Benedicto
Many Of these children arc FAR below the
legal age for employment Necessities o.
living being SO high, ii is impossible tol
these unfortunate people to live as hui
man beings should
In asking the acting governor to call {
conference OF the sugar interests. the Labor
Investigators requested that the wage o
all male workers he set arbitrarily Al
81 50 per day of eight hours and at SIPS fol
women and boys but that when the worl
of the latter was equal to that OF the mel
the rate OF $3.50 he paid They added
The SUGAR profits are enormous, s.
there should be no excuse for these soul
less individuals and generations and POI
to Riean Statesmen This starving condi
ton of the people Of Porto Rico should no
, continue a moment longer. The very me-
, who sit in the Porto Rieln legislature ar
+ the worst profteers and the most heart
, less
1t was after the receipt Of the for,
going letter that many of the sugar ooer'
tors agreed to advance wages 30 TO 80 ne
cent with sl00 to $3.50 day as min
4 mum wage.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-21
CHRISTIAN FAITH
IS THREATENED
Dean of Durham Declares
There Are Dangerous
Forces in Society.
CHURCHES MUST
DRAW TOGETHER
Grave Danger of Losing It's Influence
on National Life--May Be Necessary
to Rebuild Human Morals from the
Foundation. avs}
Foundation.

LONDON, Feb. 2I-Bishop Weldon,
Dean of Durham, declares in an interview
that society is threatened by forces which
lepudiate the Christian faith" The Bis
hop has just returned from a conference
on Christian reunion at Oxford which was
attended by both conformist and non-con-
formist ministers. There was a general
agreement, he stated, as to the necessity
Of drawing churches together.
The world is rocking under mems feet,
lie said Society is threatened by forces
which repudiate the Christian faith and
the Christian moral code. The church
runs a grave risk of losing her influence
upon national life, the decadenee of regu-
lar churchgoing has long been a cause OF
anxiety. The statistics of divorce are
alarming and it may be necessary to re
build human morals from the foundation
Meanwhile the church is disregarded
| because she Is divided 1t is too much t
expect that the world will listen to hen
when she speaks with many discordan
voices Unity alone will be the secret o
her power The same need which ha
driven political parties to coalition, drive
| reformed churches to federation The op
| portunity has come with the necessity
1t is now or never. Ii ecclesiastical states
manship does not avail itself of the spiri
excited by war. the chance OF Christian rt
union OF Christian inter-commnnion wi
be- lost and may not recm in the life &
the living people
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-21
CONF |DENT OF A
RUSSIAN STATE
Relief Worker in That
Country Tells of Real
Conditions There.
CO-OPERATIVES ARE
DEVELOPING FAST
Thinks They Will Not Be Permanent
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Movement Will
Government.

BOSTON, Feb. 21-Dr. Thomas
Whittemore, in charge of field work of
the Egyptian Exploration fund in so
far as this country is concerned, in an
address at the Copley Plaza hotel spoke
on conditions in Russia, where he has
been doing relief work since the war
made abandonment of exploration tenn
porarily necessary. DR.. Whittemore
was confident that the eventual out
come in Russia will be the formation
of a state which will have the full
support of the Russian people.
DR.. Whittemore entered Odessa
patton. Jews were eonscrvatively es-
timated to hold - per cent of the chief
positions among the Bolsheviki. Boil
shevist claims regarding improvement
| in educational conditions were not
borne out, he said, by the facts. They
had appropriated large sums Of money
which they printed III Odessa, but the
children did not get the benefit.
DR.. Whittcmore co-operated and Will
whom he often talked had failed be
cause it advanced too rapidlv,' anC
did not set up civil government. Dene
kin was surrounded by reactionaries
and thEre We're also some Bolshevist!
in his army. The Red army was stron.
in possession of the resources of oil,
Russia and of the imperial regime an,
| I. ! Al & IL, \
eral staff Denekn also had failed t.
do anything about solving the lan'
question. something that must be me
before an army could advance far.
The peasants had seized the lane
and now wanted some leg;flized owner
ship for what, DR.. Whittemore charged
they had stolen. Nevertheless the
were bewildered by the impartial sci,
IRE Of their stock hy BoIsheviki, Dene
kin and Pctlura. All in the name 0
: freedom for the peasants" The Bo
sheviki had paid well, but the peasant
were becoming suspicious Of thei
money.
The co-operatives had developc
rapidly during the war and even MOI
rapidly under the revolution-at fir:
against soviet opposition but later e.
couraged by the soviets. DR.. Whit
more thought co-operatives indicate
only disruption, not organization, b
cause they had arisen and develope
in time of distress. He though
raising the blockade would be a ha
thing for the Bolsheyiki, because the
could no longer blame the allies f
certain conditions.
Germany and Russia were indispen
: able 10 each other, and had the grea
"a est incentive TO act in common. B
I the United States could furnish Russ
/ what neither Germany nor any 9th
/ European country would furnish, m
| chinery to make things from produc
grown in Russia.
/ DR.. Whittemore spoke in strong di
/ approval Of all Bolshevist activiti
I but felt that the formation of re
! state was in progress. Separati
/ movements would soon cease, and t
! small states that have been form
] would wish to rejoin Russia, in
opinion.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-21
MORE SAFETY FIRST.
London Society to Offer Prizes and
Diplomas This Year.

LONDON. Feb. 21.-The London Safety
First council has resolved again to ctfer
money prizes and diplomas to drivers OF
vehicles for freedom from accidents during
the ensuing year. The council will also pro
vide a Safety First scholarship, and prih
cs, for the best essays written on the sub
jeet by children attending schools IN the
greater London area.
In the last week in February, special
Safety First publicity campaign will be
held, including lectures for school childrcl
and posters for display on all classes d
vehicles.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-21

yesterday by Representative Minahan,
Democrat, of New Jersey.
my bill" said Mr. Minahan,
merely provides for sane. reason
able and logical method of enforcing
the prohibition constitutional amend
ment. 1t j. utterly repugnant to the
American spirit to impose arbitrary and
rigid restrictions as to their personal
habits upon the American people in a
particular community which are man
ifestlv contrary to the wishes of the
people Of that community.
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Best Cure for That Fee.irq.

re lord made Adam and Eve fun
gru,,i, md put them in beautiful
pl@<. here they didn't need = work,
ana al the very outset they b,'gda 10
raise h. Th,n he made theta 50 TO
work. If yoI feel like you are about
to break loose. go to work.-Houston
Post.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-21
Piles Cured in 6 to IA Days

Druggists refund money if PAZO
OINTMENT fails to cure Itching,
Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles.
Stops Irritation; Soothes and Heals.
You can get restful sleep after the first
application. Price 60c.-Adv.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-21

During the winter months the blood OF
all alternating animals gets lower IN tenn
pcrature, and the heart beats slower, and
those are the two chief reasons why they
are able to get along without eating. Tor
their store of vitality laid up during the
summer is only slowly drawn upon.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-21

Brattleboro Reformer.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-21

1t was after the receipt Of the fore
going letter that many of the sugar ooera-
tors agreed to advance wages 30 TO 80 ney
cent with sl00 to $3.50 day as mini
mum wage
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-21
PROPOSES STATE
OPTION ON LIQUOR
Congressman Minahan Introduces Bill
to Permit Sale of 2.75 Per Cent
Beer By States.
Beer BY States.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 21-Amend-
ment Of the Volstcad prohibition en-
forcemcnt act so as to permit the states
bv referendums to authorize the sale
Of 20 per cent beer and 10 per cent
wine was proposed in bill introduced
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-21

In many towns of Belgium there are
special schools wher" girls are taught,
from The age of FIVE years, how to
make lace
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-21

The first woman with sovereign an-
thority was Semiramis, the queen of
Assyria, 2017 B. c.