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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-02-25
"What a Piece of Work is MANI

But man is a noble animal, splen-
did in ashes land pompous in the
grave, solemnizing nativities and
deaths with equal lustre, nor omitting
ceremonies of bravery in the infamy
ofhis nature.-Thomas Browne: Urn
Burial.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-02-25

German surgical instruments are
being sold in the United States at
from 20 to 40 per cent below Ameri-
can prices. The surgical instrument
industry developed greatly here dur
ing the war.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-02-25

great SucceSS-NeWS Item.
So this is the latest in peace-time
atrocities
Housewives are buying our left
over chow!
Back from the dead come the mess
shack monstrosities,
Lord God of Battles, be good to
me now!
Think how we worshipped the thought
of the dining-room-
Now all it's charms are but men,
'ries to bless
Chamber we prayed about, now
you're pining-room-
"Unlimber intrenching tools, fall
in for messw
Season, embalm, resurrect or arrange
the stuff
Silly! Corned willy will still be
corned bill,
Camoufage, ruffle, dye-you'll never
change the stuff,
Old fish is gold-fsh-we've been
through the mill!
Reinforce, nickel-plate, perfume with
daffodil,
Stir it or shirr it, slumgullion is
slum;
It's waste, for the taste would be
strong in half gill
We're off the flavor for ages to
come.
So mother Cor wifey), you must bear
the brunt for me,
Food Sherman meant when he said
war was hell;
If you fal for canned rations YOU
may have to hunt for me,
The Sherman for peace is the H. C.
of L! Home Sector.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-02-25

Special to The State. g..
Fairfax, Feb. 28.-Allie Cone and
Aubrey Cone, sons of w. F. Cone,
were killed in the parlor of Edward
Phillips, near Sycamore, about 8 o.
clock last night. John and Earle
Brant, sons of Robert Brant, are un-
der arrest.
According to testimony at the in
quest the Cone boys went to the Phil
| lips home and were in the parlor
when the Brant boys came in about s
o'clock and without many words fir
ing commenced.
Both of the Cone boys were under
FL years old, and the Brant boys, too
are under 20 years of age. Sheriff
Bennett was notified and soon had
the Brant boys in custody and lodged
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-02-25
TWO COUSINS DIE
FROM GUN WOUNDS

Allendale, Feb. 23.-Allie, Cone,
age 20 and Aubrey Cone, age. II
were instantly killed and John Brant
age %, was slightly wounded in 4
gun battle in the parlor of the home
of E. P. Phillips, a prosperous far
mer residing four miles from here,
about 8 o'clock Sunday evening. John
Brant and his brother, Earl B. Brant.
age II, are under arrest.
The Cone boys were first cousins
All of the parties are prosperous
young white men of this section. AL
though the shooting occurred in the
presence /of two of Mr.. Phillips
daughters, upon whom the young
men were calling, details as to the
cause of the fight are quite conflict.
ing.
John Brant, it is said, claims to
have killed both of the Cone boys
However, Miss Ruth Phillips testified
at the coronet's inquest that John
Brant killed Aubrey Cone and that
Earl Brant killed Allie Cone. The
dead men were buried this afternoon
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-02-25

The national debt of Great Britain
s now s37,205. 100000.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-02-25
A SOLDIERS LAMENT!

Washington, D. C.-War Depart
ment officials state that the plan for
distributing surplus ARMY foodstutfs
to the housewives is meeting with
great success-News Item.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-26
SCENIC. HIGHWAY ASSN.
- ~. HAS BEEN ORGANIZED ,.
!. :. TOAD in PROJECT
River Route Would Run Be-
* rs tween Bemidji Up North
and New Orleans

- Bemidji has made important steps
toward the organization of a local
Mississippi River and Scenic High
way association, and at the meeting
on Wednesday officers were elected
for the new organization as follows:
President-James l.. George:
Vice-president-W. z. Robinson.
Secretary-H. M. Stanton,/
Treasurer. H. Schumacher. al
Under the present plans the Scenic
Highway will run between New
Orleans and Bemidji and will give
this city good bit of publicity for
every marker along the route will de-
signate the distance to each terminal
Action was taken at this SESSION
following the visit of Truman Pier
son of st. Louis, general manager OF
the association, to this city the latter
part of last week. He was well salts
fed with what he found here and re-
turned to st. Louis confident that
word would be sent him, following
the session today, that Bemidji had
acted favorably upon the proposition
Under, the present plans, a MEM
bership of 100 is necessary for the
new organization and a campaign to
secure the necessary number will be
made at once
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-26
TRAINING SCHOOL FOR >.
WAR ATHLETES PLANNED

Washington, Feb. 26.-Plans for
the establishment of a school at Camp
Georgia, to turn out army
Instructors have been COM
pleted today by the War Department.
Five officers from each department.
of the army will be detailed to the
school for instruction in physical
training and athletics. At the end
of the course, each officer will return
TO- his post equipped with the knowa-
edge and training requisite for an
instructor in athletics: The instructor
personnel at the Camp Bennfng
School will be made up Of physical
training specialists. t
+ Besides the. athletic program, in
structions will be given at Camp Ben
ming in such war activities as hand
to-hand fighting. The instructions
planned by the army will make every
soldier fit to meet the severe modern
warfare requirements of body control,
agility, strength and endurance, 1t Is
believed.
The organization of a school for
army chaplains at Camp sherman,
-Chillicothe, Ohio, now is being work
ed out by the War Pans Division at
the War Department., also
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-26
BEMlDJI ASSN HOLDS
I ANNUAL BANQUET AT
!. THE MARKHAM TONIGHT
- sEFNF'
Road to Happiness Is Subject
of Visiting Speakers
i EHervescent Address

1.-The Road to Happiness" is the
address to be delivered by Curtis M.
johnson of Rush City, who has been
secured as an after-dinner speaker
for the annual banquet of the Be-
midi Civic and Commerce associa-
ton this evening, at s o'clock, at the
MarkhatW r
Mr.. johnson is very we'll known in
business circles, and throughout the
northwest he is spoken Of as the pre-
mier after-dinner speaker. He is at
present engaged in the hardware and
implement business at: Rush City and
was formerly president: OF the Ma
tional Federation of}Retail 1mple-
ment Dealers associatiohi4 He is one
Of the managers of the Minnesota
state fair and in 1919 he was the
superintendent of the automobile and
machinery exhibit. All who have
heard him talk declare that he is a
'twizard OF words"
For the benefit of those who have
not secured ticket for the banquet,
few tickets will be on sale at the
door, but only few, since the num-
Der Of tickets already sold is~very
large. About $50 or IT'S can be ac-
comodated at the Markham and COW
ers are being laid for that number.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-26
CR00KST0N 0UlNTETTE
DEFEATS LOCALS. 35-l6

Coach Jackson's quint Of the Crook
ston High school turned the tables
on the Bemidji High school aggrega-
ton when it travelled to that city and
played there last night and succeed
ed in piling up a score Of IS points
against Bemidji's 16.
Bemidji defeated the fast Crook
stont outfit here earlier in the season
by a close margin, Is to IA, but the
locals hopes were shattered last night
when they run up against Crookston
on it's own floor.
The defeat does not bar Bemidji
nor hinder the team in any way In
the race for the championship of the
third athletic district since Crookston
is not in this territory, but it did
give the local team "black eye
since it seems to have taken slump
in putting up the same hard fought
game it has done heretofore.
As a preliminary to the main event
the Senior and Sophomore girls of the
Crookston High staged very inter-
esting contest.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-26
BEMIDJ HARDWARE co.
INCORPORATES ALONG
MUCH LARGER LINES
Partnership Formed; Extensive
improvements Planned
for Expansion

Bemidji has acquired new 1ncor-
poration to be known as the Bemidji
Hardware Company, which will con-
tinue business along more extensive
lines than formerly. The new firm
includes w. z. Robinson and K. T..
Robinson, in addition to c. w. Van
dersluis, and l.. d. Vandersluis, for
merly proprietors of the firm under
the same name.
w. z. Robinson is we'll known to
this community, having come to Be-
midji / l years ago. For three years
he was instructor in agriculture In
the Bemidji High schoot and then
spent some time at the Bemidji
Mills, learning the lumber business.
Following this, he went into partner
ship with NJ. =. Smith, forming the
Smith Robinson Lumber Company,
which continued business for seven
years. He has now severed all con-
nections with the lumber company
and entered the hardware business.
c. w. Vandersluis is even more OF
a veteran than Robinson, having first
come to Bemidji in 1901 as a travel
Company Of Minneapolis, dealers in
hardware He travelled the neighbour
ing territory for this firm until 1915.
then went into business as the Be-
midi Hardware Company. For three
terms he was mayor Of this city, hold
ing that estimable office during 1916,
1917 and 1918 and since that time
has been alderman-at-large and like
wise president of the City council
during 1919, holding that office for
the ensuing year.
The Bemidji Hardware Company
under the new ownership, expects tc
build a warehouse soon, and deal
more extensively in tractors, farm
machinery and implements. Plans
for new store are under way, but
the actual building may not be done
before another year.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-26
SPLENDID PROGRAM
BY NORTH TEACHERS

The first meeting Of the Northern
Section of the Beltrami county Teach
ers' Patriotic League was held at the
Baudette school building on February
q, with J. A. Macarthur, chairman,
presiding.
The program was as follows.
Opening song. s.
Vocal solo--Miss Hurley.
"Object and Aims of the Patriotic
League"-Mr. Macarthur.
methods of Teaching American
ism in Lower Grades"-Miss Maus.
"Current Events"-Miss Vaughn.
"A Comparison-Teach Wages
and Cost Of Living"-Mr. Kirkcon-
nell.
"Teachers Problems Miss Blan-
chard.
Vocal solo-Miss Eagen.
Formation Of Permanent Organiza-
ton,
Closing song.
Adjournment.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-26
WRESTLING MATCH
TONIGHT PROMISES
TO Be WARM BOUT
Larkm Arrives for Second
Meeting With Curtis at
the Grand

Dan Larkin arrived in Bemidjf this
morning to wrestle! l., G.. Gurus at
the Grand theatre tonight. He has
no excuses to offer this time, but on
the contrary comes here loaded with
."coin of the realm" together with
friends who are ready to wager all
upon the lad from Hopkins.
L.C. Curtis, the Bemidji champion
and favorite son of the mat, needs
no special introduction. Bemidji is
behind him strong and will depend
uhon his taking the gate receipts to-
night. He is an old timer at the
game and knows how to make the
most Of every opportunity.
A little inside dope about this man
Larkir might be in ORDER also.
Eleven years of mat work keeps him
from Dragging about being Spring
chick" in the wrestling game. He
has a good head on him and has some
record to go with it. While in the
Navy he downed all corners, Large
and small. He entertained President
Wilson on the George Washington,
the first trip over after the war.
Out of 80 bouts he has never lost
one, and Just month ago he took on
Paul Prem, middleweight champion
of the A. E.. F. and pinned his should
ers to the mat. Heis 20 years OF age
and weighs 155 and. is in fine trim
for the fray, -,'
There will be two snappy prelim-
mary bouts, as well as reel or two
of moving pictures. The program
starts at S:15 but the main event will
not begin until after the merchants
banquet is over at the Markham
hotel This has been especially ar
ranged, to permit those desiring to
attend both affairs to do so.
The match will be for blood
There will be no split up of the gate
receipts. So sure are the contenders
that each is willing to loose all or
take all. Manager Harding OF the
Grand theatre gives assurance OF a
good clean bill and the general public
is cordially invited to attend.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-26
ALLEGED PERJURER IS
FACING TRIAL TODAY
BEFORE M'CLENAHAN
Trial Is Echo of Big Grim
inal Gri.t Run Through
Mill Last Term

Before the district court today is
the case of Frank Storey, charged
with perjury, committed at the Sep
TENDER term of court while testify1ng
on the liquor cases.
Storey was sworn as witness on
September "a, 1919, in the case OF
State of Minnesota VS.. Joseph THE
bault Of Baudette, charged with hay
ing at the village Of Baudette, on
May -, 1919, kept and maintained
a place wherein Intoxicating liquor
was kept for sale, and Storey is
charged with having testified falsely
at the trial last fall. He claimed that
Thiebault was not the man who sold
him the liquor, the testimony in that
case as charged in the Indictment be-
ing false, in that Thebault was the
man who sold Storey the drinks.
Judge w. s. McClenahan has re-
lieved, Judge C. w. Stanton for the
time being and is presiding at this
trial: Jurors we're selected this morn
ing and 1t was expected that the evil
dence hearing would take at least all
day. III
In the case Of the Town of FROM
VS.. Goodman & Loitved, the verdict
was returned this morning by the
jury after an all night retirement in
favor Of the plaintiff for half the sum
asked. tJ9L.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-26
VICE.PRESIDENT BEREAVED.
(By United Press)

Washington, Feb. 2G.-Morrison
Marshall, three-year-old adopted son
Of Vice President Marshall, died at
GAO o'clock this morning. The child
died from an excess OF acid in the
blood. despite every effort of special
lists Of Johns hopkins hospital.
Morrison was taken into the Mar
shall home about two years ago when
the family consented to let the vice.
president regard him as his own,
without formal adoption. A special
nurse watched over him constantly.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-26
Railroaders Call Upon Presi-
dent at White House;
Farmers See Tumulty
ADRIATIC NOTES TO
BE RELEASED TODAY
Vice-President Marshall Loses
His "Adopted" Son From
Novel Ailment
BY Ralph Couch

Omitted Press Correspondent
Washington, Feb. 26.-Railroad
unions and the Farmers National
Council today asked President Wilson
to veto the sch-Cummins rail bill.
A delegation OF fifteen union heads
called at the White House and left
the resolution adopted by the railroad
who have been in
session here several days.
The farmers spokesman also hand
ed Secretary Tumulty memorial, adj
dressed to the president. urging his
veto measure.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-26
[BL00DLESS FIELD OF
BATTLE IS DESERTED
BY J. l.. O'Sullivan
UNITED Press Correspondent

Iron River, Mich, Feb. 26.-The
bloodless battlefield here stood de-
serted today by the probationary ex-
petition forces, under Major, Dalrym-
pie. Daybreak found the major en-
route to Washington. Before leaving
he announced that he would present
evidence procured here of alleged
liquor violations, to the prohibition
officials and the department of
justice.
His army demobilized; County Pro-
secutor McDonough called Dalrymple
flour fusher" and "bluff."
HE backed down completely" NC
Donough declared. -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-26
oracle LEGION POST
!. MEETS THIS EVENING

Ralph Oracle post. Of the American
Legion meets in regular session this
evening at 8 o'clock at the rooms
Sof the Bemidji Civic and Commerce
association. r.
All members are especially urged
In attend since several matters of i'm
portance will be brought up at this
time. N. E.. Given, newly elected
commander of the post will preside.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-26

cussion concerning the proposition it
was voted that the matter Of securing
either tract be REFERRED to the COM
mittee who are to see J. Neils, in an
attempt to have him defer the cutting
of the timber on the tract at the head
of the lake, until action might be
taken by the local association to en-
deayor to get the state to set aside
the tract Is a state park, a PROPOSE
ton which at one time was consid-
cred fayorably, and which it is be-
lieyed can be put over at present.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-26
KENTUCKY VISITOR TO
REMAIN IN BEMIDJI

Mr.. and Mrs. j.. A. DeLeuil OF
Louisville, ky., who arrived here on
Sunday, decided to make their home
heres and have taken apartments In
the Kaplan flats. According to Mr..
DeLeuil, this is the "best little spot
he has found yet" He Is contemplate
ing entering business here soon.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-26
TO BARE ADRIATIC NOTES.

Washington; Feb. 26.-The entire
series of notes exchanged by Wilson
and the supreme council. regarding
the Adriatic settlement, will be made
public this AFTERNOON or tomorrow,
Secretary Polk announced today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-26
LODGE MOTION ADOPTED.
By T., G, Martin

Omitted Press Correspondent
Washington, Feb. 26.-The senate
today adopted the motion by Senator
Lodge to postpone the discussion OF
the reservation ON Article 10. league,
of nations covenant, until all other
reservations are disposed Of.
The daily morning oasis. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1917-1920, 1920-09-18
Notice OF PUBLIC WORK

Notice is hereby given that DIGS
will be received by the Board of Trus-
tees of the Nogales school district NO
/ for the construction and installa-
ton in the High School building in
Nogales, Arizona, of a set OF shower
baths. in accordance with the plans
and specifications prepared by K. r.
Greenwood, architect, for said work.
All bids must be submitted in writ
ing on or before Monday evening,
September goth, 1920, and accom-
panied by q certified check of salts
factory bond, in the amount of 10
per cent of the bid to guarantee the
execution of contract if it is award
ed to the bidder. The Board reserves
the right to reject any and all bids.
Dated this 18th day Of September,
1920.
E. R. PURDUM, Clerk.
The daily morning oasis. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1917-1920, 1920-09-18
AN AROMATIC ATMOSPHERE

The Wayfarer passing along Grand
Avenue becomes aware of pleasant
aroma in the atmosphere when he
passes the City Hall from the south,
or the Bowman Hotel from the other
direction; and it increases in its pleas
ant pungency as one progresses until
he reaches the source, the new Nogales
Candy Store of Pete Versus, at JAG
Grand Avenue, where Pete and his
assistants are engaged busily i'll prep
aration of all kinds of candies, with
which to open for business, which it
is anticipated now will be Tuesday Of
next week.
Mr.. Versus is an expert in manu-
facture of candies of all kinds and
he has achieved a wide reputation in
that line. His new establishment will
prove very popular.
The daily morning oasis. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1917-1920, 1920-09-18

MARION, o., Sept. 17-"Constitu
ton or convenant-that is the para
mount issue,' declared Senator Hard
ing in a speech delivered from his
front porch to delegation from Ohio
counties, concentrating the anniver-
sary of the adoption of the constitu
ton.
Hundreds Of celebration meetings
were held throughout the county to-
day by Republican organizations.
Harding announced that the Cons
titution and the League Covenant
were irreconcillables.
"We cannot be governed from both
Geneva and Washington and we cannot
follow our present chief executive
without forsaking the father Of oul
country he added.
The daily morning oasis. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1917-1920, 1920-09-18
ALICE JOYCE

Many OF the greatest men and wO.
men of the stage have had theirsr1ames
associated with one certain play.
Alice Joyce seems destined to have
the same distinction. The Vitagraplf
star has had success after success, but,
Ike all other motion picture stars, she
mas been without role that stood out
separate and distinct from the rest. In
"Th0 Vengeance OF Durana," adapted
from Rex Beachs powerful story
adapted by Mr.. and Mrs. George RAN
dolph Chester, she has the best role
In her notable career.
The daily morning oasis. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1917-1920, 1920-09-18

HAMILTON, ONT, Sept. led
ward P. Fischer, suspected of know
ledge of the Wall Street bomb outrage,
has been arrested here on charge of
insanity. Fischer had written several
postcards to acquaintance in New
York warning them of an explosion to
take place on the fifteenth.
Robert Pope, brother-in-law of Fischer
declared he believed mental telepathy
was the explanation of Fischer s warn
ing to several New Workers. Pope de
clared Fischer's mind is highly Senslt
lied and receptive Of mental sugges
tion from others, and thus received
word of the bomb plot.
The daily morning oasis. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1917-1920, 1920-09-18
East.

Lots S, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 VIZ NEA of
Sec. 10 containing 314.91 acres more
or less approlsed at $1134.00. I'm
proveemnnts claimed by James W.
Hathaway, appraised at $1O89.0O.
Ali of Sec. 80, containing GAO acres
more or less, appraised at $23O4.OO.
Improvements claimed by w. H. Hath
away, appraised at $1004.0o.
WIZ Sec. 20, containing 32O acres
more or less, appraised at $1152.OO.
Improvements claimed by James w.
Hathaway, appraised at $4,000.
SEX of Sec. 20, containing 16O
acres more or less, appraised at
$4,000. improvements climed by
Virginia hathaway, appraised at
$12S.O0.
NJ; SEA Sec. 20, containing 4SO
acres more or less; appraised at SLIPS.
improvements claimed by Virginia
Hathaway, appraised at $4,000.
In Township "a South, Range 10 East
All of Sec. 1 containing $40 acres
more or less, appraised at S23O4.OO.
improvements claimed by Harry j..
Saxon, appraised at $38S700.
Ma of NWA Sec. 10 containing 80
acres more or less, appraised at 1888.
improvements claimed by Anna H.
Saxon, ppraiaasead at $4,000.
NJ; NWA SWA Sec. IL contain
ing $50 acres more or less, appraised
at $12960O. Improvements claimed
by Anna H. Saxon, appraised at
$544.OO.
In Township "a South, Range IA
East.
Lots S 6, z, in Sec. 6 containing
1851 acres more or less, appraised
at $46G 90. Improvements claimed by
Anna H. Saxon, appraised at $4,000.
Lots 1, 2, in Sec. z containing 85.O3
acres more or less, appraised at $307.
Improvements claimed by Anna H..
Saxon appraised at $2O4.OO.
No bid for less TIM the appraised
valution will be considered.
A bid for any land upon which there
are improvements, must carry with
it bid for the appraised value of the
improvements thereon, and which
must be paid for in cash as provided
by law.
+ This department reserves the right
to reject any and all bids.
In formation regarding the land
and terms of sale may be obtained
from The State Land Department,
Phoenix, Arizona.
STATE LAND DEPARTMENT,
By w. A.. Moeur, Commissioner.
First pub. Sept. Is, 20.
Last pub. Nov. 20, 20