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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-14
BEMIDU BRANCH OF
STANDARD OIL COMP ANY
TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS
Plans Being Made for Service
Station for Gasoline
and Cteases

In connection with the wholesale
branch of the Standard Oil Com
pany's local plant, plans are being
laid to construct new service filing
station for automobiles. Gasoline,
cylinder oils of various grades, and
greases will be handled for the retail
trade at the station. In addition to
this there will be installed free air
appliance for motorists.
It is planned to place the filling
station under the alcove of the
Standard Oil building which fronts on
America avenue and Second street
and to make it easily accessible to
automobile drivers the pavement on
Second street is to be extended to the
building. Near the station will be
erected a large standard Of neat de-
sign and in this standard will be the
air appliances which will be free to
all users. On the top of this stand
ard will be a large globe containing
an electric light which at night Will
serve to call to the attention Of pass
ers-by that free air can be obtained
there. Connected with this appliance
will be an Usaco Air Compressor
which will keep the air pressure In
the tank between 10 and $50 pounds
at all times. This machine is cleo
trically operated and is worked auto
matically. When the pressure in the
container becomes less than ITO
pounds the motor on the compressor
automatically starts and is again
stopped when the pressure reaches
$50 pounds. In this way patrons can
be assured of adequate air pressure at
all times.
The local branch is soon to have
two-ton White truck with a 500 gal
Ion tank. This will be used for maxi
ing deliveries of gasoline about the
city as we'll as out of town. The ser
vice filing station will be installed
as soon as the pavement to the build
ing is completed, it is planned.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-14
BEkIDU BANKS
SHOW REMARKABLY. .
STRONG CONDITION
Tot. posts Well Over the
w. lion Dollar Mark;
Res !, $2,5es, 1851

A call wa on the national
banks of our May 4th' and
statements recently published
elsewhere in the Pioneer. The finan-
cial statements of the two national
banks shows a remarkably strong
condition, one bank having passed
the million dollar resource line with
the other one coming almost to eight
hundred thousand doAars.
Upon examination the statements
will be found. to show that in the
two banks there are $S31,160.66 in
deposits subject to, check: $407,3S6.
SO certificates or deposit: $1S8,627,-
08 in postal savings and other time
deposits. This makes total of depos-
its of $1,527,174.57.- .,.:.,
If the deposits Of the State banks
at this time were added to those OF
the national banks It would show
total deposits of $2,23O,331.72, the
state banks having $7O3,157.15.
The total resources OF national and
state banks in Bemid5t are $780,
1851.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-14
THIS OUGHT TO MAKE
THE PUBLIC FEEL GOOD

Washington, May 15.-Here's q
little incident that will make the
profiteer-oppressed people, happy.
Representative Kreider, Pensylva-
mia, shoe manufacturer, strolled in
to a Washington store where he no
ticed some shoes from his factory.
He tried on a pair and asked the
price.
THAT shoe costs you $3.50" the
clerk replied. Noticing Kreider's
surprise, the clerk added:
"That shoe costs us $6.75."
But the clerk had made poor
guess as to the identity Of his pros
pective customer.
you're a liar" Kreider said
land your store will never buy an
other shoe" from my factory. That
shoe costs you $685."
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-14
ss.-ln,portance of Position Grows
=: Since League Will Be
:: .~.. Big Issue
JOHNSON AND FOLLOWERS
MAY PICK MAN, REPORTED
In Return johnson Will Be
Asked to Offer No
Opposition
(By United Press)

= New York, May IA. (By Harold ia
ocobs)-The Craftsmanship Of the reso-
lutions' committee at the republican
national convention grows in import
ance at it becomes increasingly ap-
parent that the League of Nations
will be one of the big issues in pre-
ysidential election.
p Senator Hiram johnson, foremost
figure in Progressive wing naturally
wants party to go on record as COM
pletely opposed to League pact. All
his prominent rivals have declared In
favor of League with reservations.
Many republican leaders, it Is under
stood, are determined that the inter-
national section of the party platform
shall contain a plank Endorsement
pact with the Lodge reservations:
To insure least possible opposition
to this from bitter enders, these lead
rers are said to be ready to recede
from their present attitude regarding
permanent craftsmanship of the con-
avention and permit johnson and his
followers to pick man for this posi-
ton. In return they will ask that
johnson offer no opposition to their
choice for resolution committee.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-14
CANDIDATES FOR COUNTY
OFFICE FILE BY JUNE l

According to the opinion express
by Attorney General Clifford l.. Hit
on in a recent communication to the
secretary of state and copy of which
is on file with the various county au-
ditors in Minnesota, all candidates
at the approaching primary election
for all offices except Associate Justice
Of Supreme Court, Judge OF District
Court, state or congressional offices,
or members of the legislature are re-
quired to file with the county auditor
Of the proper county and the last day
on which he is authorized to accept
such filings is June I. The last date
for filing for the above mentioned
offices was May IL, and no additional
names may be added except by special
petition. =
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-14
NAVY CRUISE APPLICATIONS
MUST BE IN BY II O'CLOCK

All applications for the cruise
which is to be taken by volunteers
who will accompany Lieut.. Earle A.
Barker to Duluth and Chicago to
bring back the U. S. Naval training
ship, Essex, from Chicago to Duluth,
must be placed with him before IL
o'clock tomorrow morning. Several
more men are needed to make the
trip and those who desire to do a
short hitch" as a "gob" are urged to
turn in their names to Lieut.. Barker.
Applicants who are not navy men
will be considered so long as they are
willing to do seamen work.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-14
SCHOOL BOARD PASSES
RESOLUTION FOR BOND
ISSUE FOR S235.000
viii Be Voted Upon by People
by Special Ballot ON
May Twenty-eighth

At a. special meeting of the board
of education of the Bemidji PuDhc
schools held last night at the High
school building for the purpose OF
aeting upon the proposed bond issue
for a new school building to relieve
the congested condition of the Bem1d-
ri schools, a resolution was passed
asking for bond issue of $235,OOO
to cover the cost of constructing a
suitable building. The issue will be
placed before the citizens of Remidji
at a special election to he held on
Nav % from to 8s-o'clock in tine
evening and if it is carried by the
voters, steps will be taken to rel1eVe
the congested school as soon as pos
sihle
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-14
SNOW SCENES IN
REX FILM GRIPPING

Those who saw the film 1.-THE Riv-
er's End, shown at the Rex theatre
yesterday report it to be one of the
most gripping pictures exhibited.
Particular interest was taken in the
wonderful snow scenes of Northern
Canada and the dreary wastes depict
ed, which was made the scene OF an
exile's abode, driven there because OF
being charged with murder.
The film is running again today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-14
RUMOR UNFoQNDED
CONCERNING BEld]DU
MANUFACTURING co.
Report That Mill Will Open
Monday Not True, Says i.
Manager Bagley.

A street rumor was current this af-
ternoon that the mill of the Bemidji
Mfg. Co., was to open Monday on an
eight hour basis. A representative
of the Pioneer interviewed A. M.
Bagley, manager of the company, and
was informed that there was no foun-
dation for the rumor whatever. Mr..
Bagley stated that he had no change
in his policy on the 10-hour basis
and that when his mill does open it
will be on that basis.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-14
REcO GaITl0N OF
CARRANZA CAUSE !:
OF OUR TROUBLE
Review of the Situation in
Mexico Indicates Blame
Is on Executive

Washington, May 14.-Between
the lines of a scholarly review of the
recent history of Mexico made by
Representative, C. N. Macarthur of
Oregon before the Advertising Club
of Baltimore can be read scathing
unspoken Indictment Of the recogni-
ton by s United States Of Carran-
"a, as the President de jure Of that
unfriendly republic. He pointed out
that this despot was for three years
regarded by President Wilson as de
facto ruler of Mexico. From the
start. the Mexican government,
said Mr.. Macarthur, adopted a dis
courteous, contemptuOus and Often
sive attitude toward US and counten-
anced an orgy of crime and out
RACES upon American citizens and
their property. Nevertheless Mr.. Will
son later took Carranza into full ia
vor and gave his approval Of his con-
duct to the world by declaring him
the lawful ruler of Mexico with
whom he was we'll pleased. Intoler-
able conditions there grew worse. In
stances the speaker said were too
numerous and revolving to mention.
For years and years, it was pointed
out that brigandage, cruelty, wan
tonness, graft, crime, debauchery and
land groaning under terror with
poverty appalling and constant
source of confiscation, murder and
humiliation of American citizens
have been practically upheld by their
own government. That of course
may be ended it was to be gathered
from the lecture by a change of ad-
ministration here but no change
there now can repair for many years
the awful results of Americas mis-
taken policy of "watchful waiting"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-14
CAUSE DEATH OF
FORMER BEllDu GIRL

Miss Nettie Evans, who for the
past three years has been residing
with her sister, Mrs. Guy Curtis at
Charles City, Iowa, and who prior to
that time made her home with her
parents at Bemidji, passed away
shortly after midnight on Monday
night from effects of burns received
Saturday morning when her clothing
caught fire while she was attending a
bonfire. She was taken at once to a
hospital there, following the acct
dent, but she was so severely burned
by the flames that she could not live.
over half of her body was burned.
The mother Of Miss Evans, Mrs.
]. w. Evans of Bemidji, arrived in
Charles City shortly before her
daughters death. Funeral services
were held on Wednesday afternoon at
q O'Clock at the Lindaman chapel
with Rev. G. A. Hess officiating.
The remains were escorted to Be-
midi this morning and short burial
services were held this forenoon at
the Greenwood cemetery where in
torment was made. Rev l.. P. war
ford of ne Presbyterian church OFF,
ciated.
Besides her parents and her i'm
diate friends to mourn her loss, she
leaves five sisters, Mrs. Henry Schum-
1ner of Bemidji, Mrs. Guy Curtis OF
Charles City, Iowa, Erma, Mildred
and Caroline Evans of Bemidji, and
one brother, Harvey Evans, also OF
Bemidji. Miss Evans was % years
OF age and had made her home here
for five years prior to taking up resi-
xlence with her sister at Charles City.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-14
BACCALAUREATE SERMON

The annual Baccalaureate service
will be held at the Methodist church
on Sunday evening. The Presbyter-
ian choir have prepared fine pro-
gram of music for the occasion in
Guiding the following numbers:
Grown Him Lord" awake, Psal-
terry and Harp" and solo entitled,
Great Peace Have They Who Love
Try Law" by Miss Ella Laqua. This
service will be held at eight O'Clock.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-14
EXAMINATIONS FOR
APPOINTMENT OF CADETS
AND CADET ENGINEERS
u. S. Coast Guard Announce
Competitive Examinations
for Eligibles, 10 to rs

The u. s. Coast Guard announces
a competitive examination, commencing
July IL, 1920, for appointment OF
cadets and cadet $engineers, which is
an exceptional opportunity for young
men Of the right calibre to complete
their education and receive speclal
training at Government expense and
to become commissioned officers In
the u. S. Coast Guard, one of the
military services of the United States.
Age limits, for appointment as ca
det, are 18 to "a years; and for ap-
pointment as cadet engineer, 20 to 20
Cadets and cadet engineers are
trained to become commissioned OIL
GERS of the Coast Guard at the Coast
Guard Academy at New London,
Conn. Each summer the cadets are
taken extended practice cruises,
which have included visits to ports In
Nova Scotia, West Indies, the Canai
Zone. and when conditions permit
ted, European ports. (The cruise
this year extends to the channel ports
Of France and England.)
Cadets receive the sam pay and al
lowances as midshipmen In the navy
$500 per annum and one ration per
day). Cadet engineers receive $75
per month and one ration per day.
Upon graduation, after three years
at the Academy, a cadet is commls.
stoned by the president as thlrd
lieutenant in the Coast Guard. A
cadet engineer, upon. graduation, al
ter one year at the Academy, is COM
missioned by the President as third
lieutenant of engineers in the Coast
Guard.
Commissioned officers OF the Coast
Guard rank with officers of the army
navy and Marine corps, and receive
corresponding pay.
The examination is strictly COM
petitive; appointments are made en-
tirely on merit and are not appointed
by states or congressional districts.
The mental examination for cadets,
which will follow the physical, will
consume three days, and cover the
following subjects as ordinarily given
in high schools: algebra, geometry,
plane trigonometry, physics, spelling,
composition, geography, general In
formation and general adaptabilfty.
In addition, candidates for appoint
ment as cadet engineer will devote an
additional day and one-half to mech
anics, electricity and steam engi0eer-
ing as ordinarily given in colleges.
Examinations will be held at Bos-
ton. Mass; New London, Conn; New
York, N. Y; Philadelphia, Pa; Bal
timore, Md; Washington, D. c.: Nor
folk, Va; Savannah, Ca; Key West,
Fla. Mobile, Ala; Galveston, Tex;
Buffalo. NJ Y; Detroit, Mich; Chlca-
20, ILL.,; Fort Stanton, N. Mex; San
Francisco, CAL; Seattle, Wash; and
perhaps a few other places.
The opportunity this year is par
ticularly favorable because there is
an unusually large number OF vacan-
cies. 1t is hoped that an exceptional
ly large number of cadets and cadet
engineers will be appointed.
A circular giving full information
about the examination may be obtain
ed by writing to the Commandant,
U. S. Coast Guard, Washington, D.
|C. Any special information relative
to the Academy or the service will be
furnished upon request.
BY direction of the commandant.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-14
MURDERER OF WOLF
FAMILY C0NFESSES
GETS LIFE TERM
IMPRISONMENT

Wasburn N d. May 14Henry farmer
Wolf miles Turtle
yesterday BY Williams states attorney for Mclean
dog responsible crime
Layer who married and has children
and half the Wolf home arrested Tuesday
home and today is in the pnenary Bismarck starting
life The confession which made public
for fear that might be nhed Mr. Williams
said heard before Judge W. L. Nue Of Fourth
ment officers leaving with him for the state prison almost Immediately
after sentence pronounced
the northwest told by that he went the Wolf farm
shortly before Thursday April 49, and that heated words followed
leading directly to the murder Of the eight persons
. Struggle Over Gun.
When refused to leave the the confession
the sitting and double shotgun
the the kitchen and which
discharged twice, Layer claims, in hi. confession ,
believes By this he had succeeded in taking
Wolf darling into the sitting handful shells
running charge striking wolf the
Wolf fell the ground and Layer rushing him.
the against the wounded side and fired
a hole in VOLTS back.
D.ugh tersT to Escape
daughters
mother chore fall dead the kitchen adjoining
Attracted
the firing shot which fuow the girls
against
the He then reloaded the muze against
the head Of the first child shot who not dead and fired asa
the kitchen and killed the children two Of them With shotgun
smashing blow of a Ratchet.
Threw Cellar
family killed.
the bodies the with and dragged
and dumped the five bodies into the basement
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-14
HOOVER OFFERS BEST HOPE
FOR INDUSTRIAL PEACE
(By United Press)

Washington, May a. (By Ray
mond Clapper) .-Collective bargain
ing and good will, with public opin-
ion exercising the only pressure, Of
fer the best hope for industrial peace,
Herbert Hoover told the Senate labor
committee today. No revolutionary
steps should be attempted, Hoover
said. He declared himself against in
functions, compulsory arbitration
and industrial courts.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-14
CARRANZA HEMMED IN
BY REBEL TROOPS: CAP
TURE HOURLY EXPECTED
Obregon States Troops Have
Carranza Surrounded
Near Esperanza

Ell Paso, Texas, May 14.-Presi-
dent Carranza is reported hemmed in
by rebel forces near Esperanza sta
ton between Mexico City and Vera
Cruz He has refused to treat with
the revolutionists, General Obregon
telegraphed today He declared Car
rama would be captured within few
hours.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-14
REPUBLICANS DECIDE
ON MAXIMUM BONUS

Washington, May IA maximum
cash bonus Of five hundred dollars for
service men ana maximum benefit
Of six hundred and twenty-five dol
lars was decided upon by the republic
can members of the house Ways and
Means committee.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-14
FORMER HENNEPN
COUNTY SHERIFF
PLEADS GUILTY
Oscar Martinson Pleads Guilty
Today to Charge of Helping
Smuggle Canadian Liquor

Minneapolis, May 14.-Oscar Mar
tinson, former sheriff of Hennepin
county today pleaded guilty In fed
eral court charge of completely in
the plot to smuggle liquor from Can
ada. The federal grand jury met to-
day to consider evidence on similar
charge against county attorney Will
liam Nash.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-14
WON'T NEGOTIATE AT SPA
UNLESS TROOPS WITHDRAW
Ry United PresSl

Berlin, May 14.-The German cab
met decided to refuse to participate
in the Spa conference with the allies
unless French troops withdrew from
Frankfort beforehand.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-14
ONE STORE ROBBER KILLED
ONE JAILED AT MAPLE PLAIN

Delano, May 14.-One bandit was
killed and another jailed after fight
with deputies following the robbery
of A. J. Hillstrom's store at Maple
Plains today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-14
MACABEES DANCE MAY II

rMAXA0GAG0 H0NHVZG MA;H ~, ~
the Macabees have completed plans
for a big dance and rattle to be given
at the Moose Hall on Monday evening,
May 18th. The ladies have left moth
ing undone which would assure a
most enjoyable evening. The Syn
copators' Orchestra will furnish mu-
sic,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-14
WANTS LEAGUE
. - ISSUE IN NOVEMBER

Chicago, May 14.-Bainbr1dge COZ
by, addressing the bar association
here, declared that he hopes President
Wilson will stand or fall in November
elections with the League of Nations
issue.
The Washington herald., 1920-06-27
SOME HOUSES
FIRE TRAPS
Need Building Ordinance
In Many Ohio Cities,
Say Field Men.

A prominent Ohio citizen was not
especially enthusiastic about a
building ordinance for his city, re-
ports one Of the field men of the
National Lumber Manufacturers
Association. until he inspected re-
Gently the construction Of thirty
two houses out of a total of forty
two now under erection in the town.
The local dealer. who is erecting
these houses, has violated nearly
every possible law of good build
ng. The foundations to grade are
concrete poured dry and are cracked.
From grade to sill cement blocks
are set together without even a
pretense of mortar in joints. He
fills the joints inside and out after
the building is up. The posts in the
basement are misplaced. The spiked
bearing member in his floor was in
the way of furnace pipe so he cut
into the member and laid a short
run pipe against the bearing MEM
Der without any insulation. II the
register above is shut or with a
hot fire going and possibly children
sleeping in the house, II would not
take an expert to forecast the prob
able result. II a joist interfered
with placing a register box, he
would cut out the joist and use two
by four headers spiked in. The
woodwork was spiked to the fiue-
this alone being sufficient to con-
denim the structure so far as fire
safety Is concerned.
Even a novice in building laws
can see the FIRE hazard in such
houses and the urgent need of city
building regulations which would
not permit such careless construe-
ton. And yet IL such a dwelling
should be burned. many would
thoughtlessly lay the cld-time blame
Ipon frame construction or shingle
roofs. whereas the fault should be
absolutely credited to the violation
Of almost every law of building
known to the profession.
The Washington herald., 1920-06-27
EXPLAINS WORK
OF A REALTOR
Big Difference in Types Of
Men Selling Real
Estate.
ON JOB. DAY AND NIGHT
Not the Shark Some People
Picture Him, Expert
Says.

There is q big difference between
. realtor and just a plain real es-
tate dealer. Most anyone can be
a real estate dealer, but not every
real estate dealer can be a realtor,
for to be the latter must be q MEM
ber Of a local real estate board or
association which is amliatcd with
the national organization. This
plan insures fair dealing.
H. r. Graham. of Milwaukee. q
realtor. describes one of his kind
as follows:
The realtor is an individual
whom you see working day and
night to keep his business going.
Some persons might say. the realtor
sells for a commission and gets
paid for all he does. He is q shark.
Look out for him.
Let me say that the realtor is
not the shark Of this poor fellows
imagination. but the man to whom
ne Will go for a home IL he realizes
what Is best for him. One always
trowns at the doctors bilI-but the
DOCTOR Is a mighty fine fellow when
ne caHs at your house some cold
'sh' 10 save your baby or your
The Washington herald., 1920-06-27
GROWTH SEEN
IN HOME MOVE
Own Your Apartment
Favorable with Increased
Number of Citizens.

Growth OF the "own your apart
mcnt" movement Is being noted in
this city, as the tendency Of the
people toward APARTMENT living IL
increasing. while this feature of
home owning is new. IL has been
tried long ago In large cities such
as New York and Chicago. 1t is
now past the experimental stage.
In some cities. II was pointed
out many of these apartment houses
are sold to the individual apartment
owners before they are built. and
many times before the construc-
ton actually begins. There are
people have formed their. own or
struction of apartment homes.
Future ID Promisisg.
The movement here according to
those in close touch with the home
situation. Is likely to gain impetus
fast. The upward trend In the
prices of individual houses is likely
to give the srartment movement
a boost. Il was further rcinted out.
The initial cost of the apartment
is much less than the cost of an
Individual house, and thele are
many advantages.
Many persons who are oesirous
of owning their homes are unable
TO pay the purchase price of an
individual house, but can put money
INTO an apartment which provides
them a desirable place in which
TO live.
Sinking Fund Provided.
While the individual apartment
owner looks out for the repairs and
upkeep OF his particular apartment.
the general expenses incident to up
keep such as heating, tanitor serv-
ice and maintenance of public hall
ways is taken care of by a sink
ing fund set aside from the pay
ments each month.
The number of apartments going
ZIP in this city is expected to give
decided relief to the housing situa-
tion by the arrival of the winter
months.