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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-28
BOTH FRENCH AND
BRITISH DISCOVER
- f.. THE DEADLY TANK
Each Nation Developed Ruse
for Slaughter; British ;
= IA Type Adopted
(By United PreSs) .

y Washington, Feb. 2S.-When Great
Britain in the early days Of the war
began the manufacture Of that .valu-
able instrument of war, the Tank
it was allowed to leak out from the
British war office that the plants
where the machines were being made
were manufacturing large numbers OF
oil tanks for Russia. This ruse to foil
German spies gave the allied tanks
their nom de guerre, the war depart
ments3has announced in a brief his
tory Of the tank.
:, Early in 1915, the use OF great
numbers of machine guns made at
tacks impossible without great losses
lin men. An answer had to be found,
and the allied armies began working
on the. problem. "A solution was Of
fered in the tank, and by u coinci-
dence the French and British. each
working separately and secretly, hit
on the same idea at the same time.
The French and British ideas dit.
fered, however. The latter's plan was
the more practicable, and was 1.-THE
one finally adopted. The British de.
cided to produce a machine which In
effect would be moving fort. The
duties of the men in the tank would
only be to use the tank and its guns
against the enemy-crOss shell tori
ground between two positions, crush
the enemy's barbed wire, force the
enemy to keep down in his trenches
while the allied infantry advanced
and took them, and crush their ma
chine gun nests.
The French planned to construct
a machine which would not carry sc
much armament, but in which would
be placed an infantry platoon which
after the successful crossing of ENC
Mans Land" would .debouchL/ from. the
tank and attack the enemy infantry
hand-to-hand.' The first tanks Of the
French, therefore, had small cater.
pillar tread underneath to allow
plenty Of room for carrying infantry
Because of this small tread they were
found to be unable to cross very diff.
cult ground and had to be abandoned
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-28
ROPER TELLS J !. EN-. ), ).
a by United Press.

Washington, Feb. 20; ,"Persons
found guilty Of The manufacture OF
sale Of three and one-haf per cent
beer will be guilty of violating the
statutes and will be proceeded against
to the limit, Of the law lnterna-
tional Revenue Commissioner Roper
warned today. -. H. e.. !, : 80
Roper's statement was in answer
to inquiries as to his course should
the New Jersey leislatgure pass 4
measure permitting three and one
half per cent beer. ~ s5r=f%@$. / : I
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-28
SOVIET RECOGlTlON \.
BY UNITED STATES IS
y. PREDICTED By SENATE
Feelers Being Sent Out BY
1 Russia to ! Resume
l.. =; Relations y
nv RAYMOND tClapper

Omitted Press Correspondent
Washington, Feb. 28.-Recogni-
ton of soviet Russia by the United
States in the near future is predicted
by senate leaders. Senator Hitchcock
declared the resumption of relations
with Russia, is. very near.
Senator Borah predicted the recog-
,nit1op-ef; Russia by the allies within
ten days and action by the United
States soon afterward. r.. = =,
All sides declared the situation is
being brought about rapidly by feel
ers which the soviet government is
now throwing out. @.s,....,s,.., =. -,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-28
HIGH SCHOOL TEAM
PLAYS WALKER TONIGHT

Bemidji High school basket team
left this morning for Walker, to play
the High school qpint Of, that city.
Coach Smith went with the boys. !,
This game tonight will be close to
the finish of the conference schedule
for this district, and Bemidji intends
to exert every effort to win.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-28
81. = = =. e q. sINE5lE - - .
! 10: o. F. CONFER THIRD.

Odd. Fellows Of this city met in a
very interesting session last evening
and conferred upon a class the third
degree. of Odd fellowship Edward
20. al Johnson, former naayor of Vir-
ginia, was present and participated in
the work. s he also gave a most in
teresting talk to ! his brother lodge
members. 5:s:ss ..} .5 Sl ,5 :Y 53:s
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-28
NORTHWESTERN FIREMAN IS
INJURED: ENGINE BLOWS UP
(By, United Press J

Madison, Wis.,, Feb. 2S.---Arthur
Clay, Chicago Northwestern fireman,
was seriously injured early today,
when the engine exploded as it was
leaving this city for Minneapolis.
The engineer escaped. &*e
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-28
CHARGE IS MADE =
AGAINST HITCHCOCK

Washington, Feb. +; Ex-senator
Kellogg Of Minnesota today charged
that Senator Hitchcock, administra-.
tioI, leader, had formed an alliance
with Senator Borah, "bitterender,,'r'
to defeat the peace treaty. ~
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-28
4 AWAY ON BUSINESS.

Glenn, Harding and Oliver G.
Whaley, proprietorsf Of the Grand
and Elko theatres, left this morning
for international Falls and Winnipeg,
where they will spend several days
on business. They expect to: return
to Bemidji Tuesday morning. ss''-s
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-28
FRENCH RAIL- UNION
LEADERS ORDER STRIKE
(By United Press)

Paris, Feb. 28.-The National Fed
Grafton of Railway men today ordered
a general strike of all railway work
ers in France, effective Immediately.
Although the strike order declares
that sabotage will not be permitted
the government Immediately ordered
troops to Paris to protect property
and prevent riOting.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-28
BUILDERS SHOW IN DETROIT.
(By United Press)

= Detroit, Feb. 2S.--Detroit second
annual builders show was to open
here today and last through March
Z, inclusive. 49, f5, = 3.
With double the amount of floor
space available. officers today prom
Used the. show will be a "bui!ders
products exposition" in truth.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-28
COMIC OPERA RUM -.
REBELLION F1ZZLE
(By United Press)

: Iron River, Mich.,. Feb. 2S.-Mar-
tin. iMcDonough, county attorney, who
defied federal prohibition officers in
the comic opera rebellion here, was
indicated by an Investigation report
here today. IL 80 49,.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-28
BRITAIN ASKS U. s. !. !
APPROVAL OF GEDDES

Washington, Feb. 2S.-Formal in
quiry was made by the British EN-
bassy at the state department as to
the acceptability of Sir Auckland
Teddes. new minister of national
service and reconstruction, to be Bril-.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-28
LEAGUE MEETS SUNDAY.

Tom WEIGH, a we'll known logger,
will speak before the Labor. league
at the Moose hall Sunday afternoon
at z o'clock. - ~, ~. H. &s.,jg y, i
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-28
RAIL DIRECTOR HINES
:. APPROVES ROAD BILL
(By United Press)

Washington, Feb. 28.-Rail Dr.
rector Hines has approved the rail-
road bill and returned it to the presi-
dent for his signature or veto, expect
ed today or Monday.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-28
JACK DEMPSEY AND
MANAGER INDICTED
(By United Press. }

San Francisco, Feb. %. Jack
Dempsey and #, his manager, Jack
Kearns, have been indicted by the
federal grand jury here on charges
Of conspiracy to defeat the draft law.
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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-27
Nilsson Featurlna elIIle Burke.

Paramount's latest Billie Burke
comedy, "rhe Misleading Widow"
pleases quite as much through in
genious situations and bright subtitles
rs through the entire fitness of the
star to the character of the heroine.
The role OF an extravagant and wholly
Irresponsible young lady is one she OBJ
syiously delights in, frothy creature,
TO be sure, hut as lovable as a charm
ling foolish child.
Billie Burke really has very little to
DO but walk gracefully through her
part of the story, or lie in bed, as the
Ease may be. Some of the lines re-
Fealing her utter lack Of logic are SO
amusingly feminine th't they are gems
81 their kind.
The support is excellent straight
through, honors going to Mrs. Priestly
Morrison in the ungracious role of an
pverbearing prude and gossip. The
cast satisfactory. the settings CRATE
tul to the. eye, there is nothing to mar
. really entertaining light comedy,
whose. lines, are bound to get laugh
everywhere, as they did at the Rialto.
4 At the Nelson today.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-27
Delightful Taste, Immediate
Relief, Quick Warm Up.

The sensation of the year in the
drug trade is Aspironal, the two min
ute cold and cough reliever, authori-
tatively guaranteed by the laborator-
les; tested, approved and most enthu-
siastically endorsed by the highest
authorities, and proclaimed by the
common people. as ten times as quick
and effective as whiskey, rock and
rye, or any. other cold and cough rem
edy they have ever tried.
All drug stores are now supplied
with the wonderful new elixir, SO ali
you have to do to get rid Of that colo
is to step into the nearest drug store,
hand the clerk half dollar for a bot
lie of Aspironal and tell him to serve
you two teaspoonfuls with four tea
spoonfuls of water In glass. With
your watch in your hand, take the
drink at one swallow and call for your
money back in two minutes II you can
not feel your cold fading away like a
dream within the time limit. Don't
be bashful, for all druggists invite you
and expect you to try 1t. Everybody's
doing IL.
When your cold or cough is re-
lieved, take the remainder OF the bot
tie home to your wife and babies, for
Aspironal is by far the safest and most
effective. the easiest to take and the
most agreeable cold and cough rem
edy for infants and children ADV.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-27
Lost Battalion Ellis Grand.

The attendance at the first showing
of 1.-THE Lost Battalion" yesterday a.
all performances must indeed be graf
flying to the American Legion under
whose auspices the film is being
shown at the Grand the entire week.
Aside from the fact that the loca.
hitch-up has strong bearing on the
popularity of the picture, it concerns
an event of the Great World War tina,
will go down in history with the
Charge of the Light Brigade, Napo-
Icons Sacrifice at Waterloo, and
Pickett's charge at Gettysburg. The
Lost Battalion which was a member
Of the 7th New York Volunteers push
ed ahead of the allied lines in the Ar
COME drive, and before they were
aware, they were cut off from tn
balance of their command. Several
days elapsed, and the entire 1900 men
were believed to have been captured
or murdered by the Germans, when
scouts from the Fiftieth Aero Squad
ron, discovered them and at great risk
dropped food from their planes,
enough at least to keep them alive I'M
til they were able to fight their way
back to the advancing allied battle
line. The few survivors of the orig
inal Lost battalion were each award
ed special medal from Congress. In
the film one sees these survivors act
ing over again the scenes of the great
struggle.
POP. 1,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-27
New Alpp Bill Makes Good.

Rube Fulkersons organization has
the misfortune of following big or
ganization, and that in itself is some
obstacle for a tabloid organization of
nine or ten people. However, the first
appearance. before Fairmont folks was
satisfactory, judging by the opinions
of various folks who saw the show,
and who are slow to express an opin-
lon IL it is a good one. The come
dian is fast worker, and besides hay-
Ing some very good lines eput ginger
lntoShis work that Is really enjoyable.
The unusual feature is the work OF
pretty Baby Mary, a little midget OF
six or seven years who does her bits
In q finished manner that would do
credit to folks much older. A nice
stage setting gives the elegantly
gowned chorus a background that Is
Eery pleasing to the eye, and at once
creates an air of expectancy that is
not disappointed.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-27
FREED FROM THE
PRYSIC HABIT
Says Her Constipation Ended and
Stomach Trouble L eft-Tells How

Says Her Constipation Ended and
Stomach Trouble Left-Tells How.
Il had stomach trouble and consti-
patton very bad for long time. Tried
everything, but kept getting worse.
could hardly eat anything and my
bowels wouldn't move unless took a
physic every day. I have to support
myself and two children, yet couldn't
work.
1.-THE first bottle OF Milks EmulsttSS
did wonders fNr me, and I have con-
tinued its use until now feel fine and
can work every day. l have good
appetite, my stomach trouble has left
me, and my bowels are as regular as
clock work."-Mrs. Mary Widner, 103
s. Court St, Sioux City, Iowa.
Mrs. Wilder found out what all suf-
ferers should know-that pills, salts
and physics do not end constipation,
but usually make it worse.
Milks Emulsion Is a pleasant, nu-
tritive food and a corrective medi-
cine. 1t restores healthy, natural
bowel action, doing away with all need
Of pills and physics. 1t promotes ap-
petite and quickly puts the digestive
organs in shape to assimilate food.
AS builder OF flesh and strength,
Milks Emulsion is strongly recon-
mended to those whom sickness has
weakened, and is a powerful aid in
resisting and repairing the effects Of
wasting diseases. Chronic stomach
trouble and constipation are prompt.
ly- relieyed-usually in one day.
This rs the only solid emulsion
made, and so palatable that it is eat
en- with a spoon like ice cream. Truly
wonderful for weak, sickly children.
No matter how severe your case,
you are urged to try Milks Emulsion
under this guarantee-Take six bot
ties home with you, use it according
to directions and IL not satisfied with
the results, your money will be
promptly refunded. Price 60c and
$1.20 per bottle. The Milks Emulsion
Co, Terre Haute, Ind. Sold by drug
gists everywhere.
Guaranteed by W. R. Crane Drug
SA@
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-27
Light Comedy at Princess.

Light COMEDY at Princess.
The six-reel World Picture, en-
titled "Phil-for- Short" shown at the
Princess, is light comedy of pleas
ing character, not especially strong
In plot, but quite agreeable on the
whole The subject is presented by
cast. headet by Evelyn Greeley and
Hugh Thompson. 1t has some draw
backs in the way of continuity, as
instead OF telling a simple, straight
forward story, it really subdivides
into two main situations. The closing
scenes in the bungalow seem almost
ito constitute separate episode.
The subject contains some good
outdoor views, but the effect Of sub
titles thrown over and at one side of
actual scenes in the story is not al
ways happy one. The heroine 10
the daughter of Greek scholar and
she interprets certain classic dances,
whish gives opportunity for some pic
turesque effects.
As whole, this narrative, while en-
tertaining and enjoyable, is one THAI
sticks pretty close to the average in
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-27
BETTER THAN
WRISKEY FOR
COLDS AND FLU

New Elixir, Called Aspiron-
al, Medicated With Latest
Scientific Remedies, Used
and Endorsed by Euro
pean and American Army
Surgeons to Cut Short a
Cold and Prevent Compi-
cations.
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for Rev, satterfield, preached a SPLEEN.
did sermon.
Notes and Personals.

Tony Decarlo is i'll at his home
here in Bridge street.
Mrs. L. c. Weeks is i'll at her home
near Traction Park.
Mrs. Thomas Killem was shopping
in Fafrmont yesterday.
Mrs. Helen Hall was visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Wordsworth in Fair
mont Monday.
Elmer Morgan and wife OF ~
were shopping here Monday.
D. Levi surprised his foster sou
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-27
MONONGAH
Are Now Red Men.

The following men were initiated
into the Req Men lodge here last
night: French Shackelford, Webster
Groves, Russell Fletcher, Donley
Smith and Kenneth Morris. The Red
Men here will entertain the Red Men
of Fairmont at supper here in the
lodge rooms Wednesday evening.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-27
Anita stewart In italian Character.

Written by Violet Irwin and direct
ed by Wilfred North, the five-part
picture, Human Desire" at the Dixie,
has, Anita Stewart for the star. It is
the story Of convent reared Italian
girl who is born with great love for
neglected babies. She comes to
America, is used as a model by a
painterSand falls in love with him. He
Is already married, but lives unhap-
PLY with his wife. The .S1odel's inno-
scence leads her into efious danger,
but she marries the painter after his
wife is killed in an accident. The
story is not above the ordinary, but 1t
will please women and children. It
has the benefit of the stars appealing
fitness for such a part and the help
of good direction and well chosen
supporting cast.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-27
Next Morning tho Loavos Had Two

Next Morning tho Leaves Had TWO
A baker of .raisin bread whose prod
uct got shyer and shyer or raisins one
day received this sarcastic letter:
Herewith I hasten to return a raisin
which found in a loaf bought on your
premises this morning. Trusting that
you have not been Inconvenience in
any way by its temporary loss, re.
main, ETC."
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-27
Church SEXTON PRAISES
ASTRONOMICAL DOCTORS

Main and Monroe streets) went to
them for treatment.
They told me 1t would be difficult
TO state how long it would take to rid
myself of this skin affeotion-but now
only ten days later. l have the follow.
ing to say of the good result given
me with their treatment. The itching,
burning and pain is now gone from
my hand and lay down and sleep
sound all night without trouble. Prac-
tically all Of the raw spots have heal
ed.
l make this statement for publica
ton that others who may be affected
likewise will know where to go for re-
Suits"
(signed) L. E. BURGoYNE,
Sexton of First NJ. E. Church. Fair
mont, w. Va.
Sufferers from chronic and deep
seated ailments cannot do better than
by consulting the Electro Medal Doc
tors at their Fairmont Institute, 3D.
313 Deveny Bldg. They treat among
other ailments, diseases of the nerves,
blood, heart, kidneys, liver, spine, skin
and stomach, including rheumatism,
epilepsy, paralysis, gall stones, soitre,
JUNIORS, catarrh, deafness, constipa-
ton, Indigestion and other diseases of
women and men.
Until January S1st. The Electro
Medical Doctors are offering the sick
free consultation and examination.
The Fairmont Institute is permanently
located, the free offer being limited to
the S1st of this month .-(Adv).
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-27
yern, on his thirteenth birthday with
4 new Vicfrnia
Notes Of Interest
Among Railroader

+ ]. H. Huggans, Brownsville, Pa,
general agent of the Monorgahela
railroad, is IN Fairmont today.
H. B. Pierce, Brownsville, Pa. as
sistant superintendent of the Monon-
gahela railroad, was In Fairmont on
Monday afternoon.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-27
Is Reeoverino.

Mrs. Albert Criswell who has been
Ill at her home for some time from
effects of bad fall, is getting bet
ter.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-27
Minstrel Show.

Grey Bros minstrels played to a
large crowd in the opera house here
last night.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-27
Visited In cIarksbura.

Miss Virginia Criswell and Katn-
crime, Anna and Jennings Criswell
were visiting friends in Clarksburg
Sunday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-27
Called on Friends

Mr.. and Mrs. oren Fimple were
calling on friends at White Rock yes
terday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-27

Every Druggist in U. s.. In
stl'ucted to Refund Price
While You Wait at Count
er If Relief Does Not
Come Within Two Min
utes.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-27

general. Some OF the humor would
have been more effective If brought
in with better dramatic appeal and
shortening TO five reels would no doubt
have helped
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-27
I'M THE
FRONT 4 ROW
AEADLlNERs TONIGHT.

AEADLlNERs TONIGHT.
Tho stage.
Hippodrome = RUDE Fulkerson's Pari-
sian Revue.
The Screen. :,
Nelson. 800. The Misleading Widow
Dixie. ................ Human Desire
Princess. ..".........P Phil for Short
Grand. ........ The Lost Battalion
NR. CLYDE H. NELL who headed
committee from the local Elks
organization to witness the per
ance put on by the members OF the
Wheeling lodge comes back with a
splendid report on the production that
Mr.. Miller, OF New York, Is using this
year. The settings and costumes are
entirely new and make wonderfully
attractive background for the players.
Forty-five performers are cast In the
first part, and the song numbers used
are the most popular hits of the sea-
son. The comedy has been selected
with especial view to being new and
snappy, with just enough OF a local
touch to make 1t interesting. Mr.. Mil
Ter Is already in Fairmont, having had
his first rehearsal. From now on un-
til next week, the date OF the minstrel,
Miller and his performers will have a
busy time indeed, for everyone con-
nected with the project Is determined
that the Elks' Minstrel this year shall
be better than ever, and that's no idle
press agent stuff.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-27
MR. L. e. 5uReovNE SEXTON OF
FIRST NJ E. CHURCH OF FAIR.
MONT MAKES INTERESTING
STATEMENT.

The absolute truthfulness and sin
cerity of statement from Mr.. L. E.
Burgoyne, who has lived In Marion
county for 7S years and in Fairmont
for 81 years and who has been sexton
of the NJ. E. church in Fairmont
since its dedication six years ago, can
not be questioned by anyone. 1t Is a
statement meant to give encourage
ment to others who have suffered for
merly for years without being able to
obtain results. Mr.. Burgoyne's state
ment follows:
Fairmont, West Virginia,
119 Walnut street,
December 6, 1913.
To the Public:-"I have had a skin
afflfction of the left hand for over
two years which caused intense suffer.
ing from the inflammation, irritation
and rawness of the skin. MY hand
burnt as If it were on fire and I
could not sleep owing to the pain and
felt like scratching off the skin en-
tirely. felt so bad from the pain and
misery that felt like committing
/ treated for my skin affhction in
vain with several doctors-and finally
after hearing Of The Electro-Medical
Doctors and their Fairmont Institute
Groom S12-31S Deveny Bldg, corner
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-27
Pouring Concrete
Today on Bridge

Work of pouring no yards of con-
crte on the new East side bridge was
performed today by workmen of the
j. F. Casey Construction company.
The concrete is for the fourth and.
fifth spans of the west approach.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-27
Splendid Sermon.

Rev. c. c. Lawson, OF Fairmont,
who filled the pulpit here last night