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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-25
C0NVlCK DEFEATED BY
M'NT0SH BALL TEAM

Gonvick, May pa crowd Of 500
fans saw Gonvick go down to defeat
s to 0, before the strong Mcintosh
team here Sunday afternoon in the
opening game of the season. The
game was fast and holly contested
throughout. Jack Shmiler, formerly
of the Duluth-Mesaba Range league,
pitching for Gonvick, was hit freely
and was relieved in the 18th inning
by Jones, a home product, who held
the visitors hitless and without a
score during the remaining three in
nings Of play. Catcher Harrison of
Gonvick and Stovern of the visitors
played especially we'll from their
backstop positions and their brilliant
pegs to bases were the outstanding
features. Titus, late addition to
the Mcintosh team made BIS debut
on the mound. He was steady thru
out, but did not prove the prenomin-
al man he was reputed to be. Con-
wick gathered eight hits off his deliv-
cry, three of which went for extra
bases.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-25
TEN BOXES OF TREASURES
HAVE BEEN BURIED IN
BEdlDJl: LOOK FOR THEM
Each Box Contains Quantity OF
Silver and Four Tickets
to 1.-THE Silver Horde"

An opportunity has been given to
Adventures in this city to forget for
the time all about Captain Kidd's
treasurers for right here within the
limits Of this city there are ten boxes
of treasures waiting for some one to-
uncover them. What is there in it
In each box there is a quantity Of
silver coins and four tickets for THE
Silver Horde" which is coming to the
Grand theatre for an extended run
in the near future, and to the finder
belongs the contents, says Manager
G. S. Harding of the Grand. Now is
the chance for all to get busy for
these ten boxes have been buried in
the ground in various parts of the
city and are waiting to be found.
1.-THE Silver Horde" written in
book form by Rex Beach as a sequel
to 1.-THE Spoilers" by the same auth
or, under his personal direction has
been produced for film use, the same
characters appearing as in 1.-THE
Spoilers" This nine reel feature
which has been three years in the
making is one of the best pictures
ever produced.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-25
TUESDAY EVENING
TO HELP ADVERTISE
CITY OF ENTERPRISE

To help advertise Bemid11
and to endeavor to secure 1of
4 this city the 1928 convention
asof the fire departments IN the
estate of Minnesota, the local
81 epartment later this week plan
Vs. make the rounds of Bem1d1l
izens and business men to So
vet funds, sufficient that when
tSe.adepartment, goes, to MOOT
hte.a for the convention this
yesit may take along the ju-
VEN band.,f r.
u: ", such a bunch of boost
ers addition to the firemen,
his ts should be so we'll rep
resent that there would be
little bt butt that the 1928
convention would be allotted
Bemidji, provided of course that
financial support is given in
this project. Every citizen of
Bemidji would naturally like
to have the convention come
here at that time, but how bad
" it is wanted will be shown
by the support which is given
the local department this week
when a canvass will be made OF
the business districts.
The latter part of the week
it is planned to have the band
give parade concerts in the
downtown section. At this time
a special committee Of f1remen
will call upon merchants and
business men to secure the
necessary funds. 1t is expected
that about $500 will be requir-
ed to finance the trip to the
Moorhead convention If the de-
partment is to take the band
along. State firemen meet at
Moorhead on June Is and l6,
and If Bemidji makes the best
showing possible, the 1923 con-
vention will be assured.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-25
COMPANY K RECEIVES
ISSUE OF KHAKI AND
COMPLETE EQUIPMENT
Khaki Will b Worn at lnspee-
ton BY Regimental OFF,
GERS Wednesday

Despite the unfavorable weather
conditions last night company X met
at the rooms Of the; Bemidji associa-
ton and was put through consider
able drill. Following the drill the
men were marched to the library
where khaki uniforms were issued.
Complete equipment was also issued
to those who had been absent at pre-
vious issues. Company K is practl-
cally lied out now for the summer
encampment at Fort Smelling.
On "Wednesday evening at 1880
o'clock the company will meet at the
association rooms for inspection by
Colonel Woolnough, who will give the
company "the once over before the
summer camp. All members are re-
quired to be present for inspection.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-25

ID Goodman & Loitved Awarded
Paving for 1920; Include.
Sidewalks, Curbs, Crossings
DRINKING FOUNTAIN
FOR CITY BUILDING
w. Z. Robinson Elected to Fill
Vacancy Caused by Backus
in Second Ward

At the regular netting OF the city
council held last night, bids for paw
ing for the year were considered and
the contracts were awarded to Good
IMAM & Lovited for all cement work
for the city this year. Sidewalks
will be laid for 16. cents per square
foot, curling for As cents per lin
.eal foot, and street and alley cross
ings for Is cents per square foot, &C.
scoriing to the specification of the
bid
J. J. Doran was awarded the con-
tract for furnishing and installing
"a drinking fountain in the city build
ing.
u. Robinson was elected by the
council to fill the vacancy created
by Alderman Backus who has remov-
Led from the second ward. His cleo
ton is to fill the unexpired term of
:Mr. Backus. Alderman J. E. Hay
ward, newly elected from the Fifth
ward to take the place Of Otto Mork-
.en, met with the council for the first
time last night since his election.
A resolution authorizing the secur-
ing of $4,000 throu application to
the state for a state loan was passed.
This loan will be turned over by
the city to the Armory board as the
,eity's part in the construction Of a
Joint National Guard and Naval
Militia armory in Bemidji.
City Engineer Bourgeois was auth
orised to carry out the paving plan
as submitted< by the Standard Oil
Go. in reference to the paving of
Third street in front of the local
branch office where it is planned to
establish gasoline filling station as
soon! as the paving is completed.
Application for city lights , on
North avenue between Fourteenth
and Twenty-nrst streets and a street
light at the intersection of Norton
avenue and Fourteenth street was
considered and referred to the water
and light committee for further &C
fion.
License to operate an auto livery
was granted to Charles hunyan and
to Leon Stein. A pool table license
was granted to A. Brose and junk
and second hand dealers license was
granted to Hannah E. Robertson.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-25
GENERAL OREGON
DEMANDS SURRENDER
OF CARRANZAS SLAYER
Herrera, Alleged Assassination,
Says He Can Prove Former
President Killed Self

Mexico City, May 25.-General AL
varo Oregon, commander Of the
revolutionists today commanded Ro-
dolfo Herrera to surrender and an
swer to the charges Of numbering
Carranza, former president Of the re-
public. Obregon declared clear
case of PREACHERS had been proven
Previously Herrera had offered to
Mexico City upon assurance Of his
safety claiming to have evidence
that Carranza committed suicide
rather than be captured. Herrera
denied that he and his followers kill
ed Carranza. The former president
was buried among the poor in Dolores
cemetery yesterday.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-25
Nine Big APPROPRIATION Meas
ures Out of Sixteen Still
Not Acted Upon
HOT FIGHT ON NOW
OVER SOLDIER BONUS
Only Ten Days Left Before
Convention to Clean Up
Volume of Business

Washington, May 25.-With only
ten days before the proposed recess or
adjournment for the republican con-
vention nine of sixteen big appro-
priation measures have not been pass
ed by congress. They are rivers and
harbors. pensions, army, sundry civil
and legislative, diplomatic and con-
sular, agricultural, naval, District OF
Columbia, executive and judicial
bills. One Of the hottest fights Of the
session is now being waged behind
the scenes in the house over the SOL
diers bonus bill. !
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-25
HAS fine
PROGRAM FOR LUNCHEON

For the MONDAY luncheon OF the
Bemidji Civic and Commerce asso-
citation tomorrow a very interesting
program has been planned. Colonel
Woolnough and Captain H. D. Fran
KEEL of the Sixth regiment Of the Min
nesota Infantry National Guard will
be in the city to inspect company K
tomorrow night. They will be guests
of the association at the luncheon
tomorrow noon and both will be call
ed upon for a short talk.
Representatives of the Pan Motor
Co., of St. Cloud, are also expected
to be in the city at this time. They
will also be guests of the association
and will take part in the program
An excellent menu has been arrang-
ed for the luncheon and a large at
tendance is urged.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-25
RETAIL MERCHANDISING
SPECIALIST COMING

On Tuesday evening June 1, by
special arrangement Of the Bemidji
Civic and Commerce association, Mr..
Paul Finlay of California will address
members of the Association and all
interested on the subject of retail
merchandising, covering all the fun
damental rules for the correct margin
for computation of all lines of bust
ness, accompanied by blackboard
demonstrations. While the talk is
built around oranges and lemons,
the methods can be applied equally
well to the sale of neckties, socks,
women's garments or hardware. !
Full details will be announced lat
er: Mr., Finlay is reported to be an
expert i'm this line and there will be
much undoubtedly Of profit to all Of
the merchants who hear him.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-25
PIKE FRY FROM LOCAL
HATCHERY PLANTED IN
LAKE NEAR CR00KST0N
Game Warden Munich Says De-
caying Weeds Are KILL
ing of Lake Fish

Crookston, May 25.-Two million
pike fry from the Bemidji fish hatch
ery were deposited in Maple lake,
near here, by Deputy Game Warden
William Munich of Crookston. Mr.
Munich has just completed the work
of distributing 100000 pike fry
among the lakes throughout northern
and northwestern Minnesota, but
larger percentage was placed in
Maple lake than the others, due to
the large number of fish dying in
the lake last winter from lack of
oxygen. The local game warden has
received an opinion from the state
biologist connected with the Mime
sofa Game and Fish commission. de-
claring the large number Of deaths
of fish in Maple lake was due to the
foul growth of weeds in the lake
bottom.
According to the biologist lakes
purify their waters and furnish oxy-
gen through air holes and crevices in
the ice during the winter, but when
the ice is covered with snow air is
unable to enter the water. A heavy
snowfall such as last winter, 1t is
said, has little effect on deep lake,
but in shallow lakes, and especially
where the bottom is covered with
weeds, the fish are poisoned by the
was that is given off by the decaying
| weeds and from lack of oxygen.
Mr.. Munich is recommending to
cottagers Of clearing the lake of
weeds and assuring plentiful sup
n1v If fish. Thousands of fish have
been buried recently at Maple Lake
where they died last winter from
lack of oxygen.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-25
BH lDu CITIZENS MUST
, GIVE BETTER SUPPORT IF
SALARlED TEAM IS KEPT
So Far Baseball Support Has
Been Very Small; Money
Lost by Legion

With games scheduled with Little
,Talls, 9Rrainerd, International Falls
and Crosby, the baseball team repre-
ssenting the Ralph Oracle post of the
American Legion must meet with
better financial support if this city
is to be represented by first class
salarted team.
T" In the first attempt of the season
to show Bemidji fans a first class
game of baseball money was lost and
before any more games can be as
sured there must be hearty support
forthcoming. Out Of the amount
pledged for the game last week sos
was paid in by the following persons:
F. w. Langdon, $25; Abercrombie
& McCready, $25: Martin Dunn, $50;
Gill Brothers, SIS; Black & Knutson,
IS; Hoganson Bros, SIS; Shavitch
Bros, IS; Sam Kee, IS; M. Jagrin,
So. This support together with the
net gate receipts for Bemidji made a
total of approximately SLIT to pay a
total Of 1858 to the players as agreed
upon and to pay for advertising, and
other expenses $96 was lost in the
attempt to put up game worthy OF
the heartiest support which can be
given, but If Bemidji can come back
now and show that a first class team
will find the required support more
games will be scheduled at hours
when all may attend.
At present<there are within call Of
Bemidji team seven players who are
the best in the northwest hut if these
men are not secured soon Bemidji
will undoubtedly lose them. The bat
terry which was secured for the Cros-
by game last week will be held here
only a few more days and unless
backing is promised by
that time they cannot be held long
er. Crosby has made Taylor, who
pitched for Bemidji last week, very
offer and If the local team
is to hold this expert twirler action
must be started at once. Manager
Bost soon will make the rounds again
and this time he hopes to find that
the local citizens are willing to back
q team to the limit The Crosby
team began the season with over
$4,000 to their credit and what
Crosby can do Bemidji surely can
do.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-25
STATE OF MINNESOTA
VS.. GREENSLIT RESULTS
IN PLAINTIFFS FAVOR
For Taking of Distrained Cattle
Creenslit Pays Fine in
Municipal Court

On complaints entered by J. C..
Eharboneau against Orville Greenslt
and Bert Greenslit on May 10 for al
legged taking Of distrained cattle from
the premises of J. C. Charboneau's
farm west of Bemidji on the Missis-
.sippi river, the case was called yes
>terday before Judge D. H. Fisk in
municipal court in the absence of
Judge J. F. Gibbons. It was charged
that a number of cattle had strayed
across the river from the Greenslit
farm, owned by A. P. Richie, and
had trespassed on the land owned by
Charboneau. One head of the stock
was tied up on the Charboneau place
and DESPITE Mrs. Charboneau's at
tempts to keep Mr.. Greenslit from
taking it back to his farm this was
done.
The case was called at 10 o'clock
Monday morning, with Attorney II. l.:
Huffman appearing for the state and
Attorney C. w. Scrutchin appearing
for the defendant. Attorney Scrutch-
in asked for a dismissal of the case
on the grounds that the complaints
failed to make public offense or an
offense of any kind. The motion
. was denied by the court. John and
A. P. Richie were subpoenaed and
trial by jury was granted. Court
then adjourned until o'clock.
The jury, after being sworn in and
all evidence heard, retired and later
returned with a verdict of guilty.
,$25 fine or twenty-five days in the
county Jail for Orville Greenslit and
for Bert Greenslit a fine of $50 OF
thirty days in Jail, were the SEN
fences imposed. In both cases the
fine was paid.
Witnesses for the state were, Mr.
and Mrs. j. C. Charboneau and son
John Richie, A. P. Richie and Hiram
jackson. Witnesses for the defense
were, Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Greenslit
and Mr.. and Mrs. Orville GreensGt.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-25
REMAINS FOUND NEAR
.KE.IIHm BELIEVED TO
HAVE BEEN TOM MURRAY
Mystery SURROUNDS Discovery
of Unidentified Body of
Man Near Kelliher

County Coroner H. N. mckee re-
turning from Kelliher where he was
called yesterday to view the remains
of an unidentified man found in the
woods about two and half miles
northeast of Kelliher, reports that
from all evidence gathered there the
older residents of that village believe
the remains to nave been Tom Muir
raw who at one time was employed
around Kelliher.
Several years ago this past winter
Murray was discharged from his EN-.
ployment and it is believed that ne
left the village to visit Bohemian
who lived in cabin about .nree
miles from the village in the direc-
ton in which the remains were
found. It is also believed mat he
spent the night with the Bohemian
for next day, 1t is said, he was seen
by Robert Poupore who passed him
on the way to Kelliher. Poupore,
so the story goes asked Murray to
accompany him to the village nut
Murray who had been highly intoxi-
Gated when he left Kelliher the day
before and who had been subject to
the delirim tremens paid little or no
attention to Poupore and continued
on his way. This happened near the
place where the remains were found,
it is said. Poupore upon arriving
dents of that village about the incl
told a number of the present resi-
dent and to their knowledge he has
never been seen there since.
Clothed in heavy mackinaw trous-
ers and shirt, felt hat, vest, heavy
shoes and. overshoes, but coatless,
as when seen by Poupore, the skele-
ton of a man was found near a stump
which has Just been blasted by a
crew of men working on the B. M.
Armstrong farm. While picking up
the results of the blasting charge the
hodv was found almost entirely COW
cred by grass and moss which had
grown around it. On one Of the I'm
gers of the right hand was large
signet ring and in the clothing was
found several small pieces OF money
a pair of glasses, a match safe, a
| Flagg Special watch, and small
pocket knife, bearing the words,
s'Kiewell- White Seal Beer, Crookston,
MIMI
Who the man was or how long the
remains have been lying there Is not
known, but from all evidence which
can be gathered and from what In
formation has been secured concern
ing the habits of Tom Murray, it is
believed to have been him, and that
death came to him in some unknown
manner sometime after Poupore hat
seen him, wandering around in thu
woods. In the condition in which Il
is reported Poupore found him, it II
possible that he had an attack O.
| the tremens and then was frozen t.
death, If death did not result from
the attack.
Following the investigation las
night, the remains were buried a
Kelliher. It is remembered tina
Murray had one son but his where
about is not known by residents o
Kelliher. He was believed to hav
been about 60 years Of age at tn
time he disappeared.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-25
BENEFITS OF A NEW HIGH SCHOOL. BUILDING HERE
Theme by Ethel Boyer, Freshman, English !

Theme by Ethel Boyer, Freshman English L.
Were in the main hall off the assembly
classes passing?
again. did you? have not been there will give
Have crowded
seled shouted Fre? imagine
That's what happens forty minutes the hail.
that I have exaggerated little.
Have ever been in the gymnasium? No? knew you
because there certainly physical
training we'll mental training In fact what good would
education be without health?
you chemistry laboratory the
training They seriously handicapped for
equipment
We rent the Armo five months at fifty dollars month for
ball and fifteen dollars night for each
the Grand Theatre for at sixty dollars
lack the
of industrial Subjects lose each five thousand
dollars
thousand dollars .
Have thought how much new building would cost? Oh,
ye talking superintendent
who building It will approximately
rfve thousand dollars and borrow this
from the at four per
for good and for the good
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-25
Sugar Would Now Be Sellina
for IL to Is Cents If Action
Had Been Taken
CUBAN CROP SHOULD
HAVE BEEN BOUGHT
President, Attorney General
and Other Members Of
Cabinet Failed to Act

Kew York, May 25.-Sugar would
be selling today at twelve to thirteen
cents per pound if the national arbi-
tration had acted upon recommends
ton made last summer, Herbert
Hoover testified before the Lusk leg
islative committee here. Hoover
specified that the president, attorney
general and other members of the
cabinet were responsible for failure
to buy thesCuban crop at six and one
half cents pound.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-25
RAILROAD PRESIDENT URGES
'' FREIGHT INCREASE

Washington. May 25.-President
Samuel Rhea of the Pennsylvania
lines went on the stand before the
interstate commerce committee today
urged an increase in freight. rates
which will give roads additional reve-
nue. of one billion and seventeen mil
lion dollars annually. Without high
er rates, the roads cannot pay six
per cent on their securities, execu-
tives contended.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-25
AND POLES
CONTINUE TO FIGHT

London, May 25.-Polish author
tiles today denied the report that
Bolsheviki have entered KEN. The
Poles claimed advances In the Ukr-
aine sector in spite Of violent coun-
ter attacks Of the Bolsheviki. The
communique said, in one sector ten
divisions of Bolsheviki were attack
ing Polish lines. Heavy enemy losses
were reported.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-25
WORLD NEWS
(By United Press)
CONGRESS SHELVES ARMENIAN
MANDATE FOR PRESENT

Washington, May 25.-The posi-
bility of congressional concurrence
in recommendation of President Will
son that the United States take
mandate for Armenia is remote,
leaders in the house and senate de-
Jared today. Wilson, message will
be pigeon holed for the present it
was said.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-25
WISCONSIN LEGISLATURE
CONTINUES SPECIAL SESSION

Madison, Wis, May 25.-The leg
islature convened in special session at
two thirty this afternoon to consider
profiteering and other legislation
proposed by Governor Phillips.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-25
BOOZE BUSINESS NOT
ENDED IN ST. PAUL

St. Paul, May 25.-At least twenty
St. Paulites including several, city
officials are implicated in an attempt
to steal carload of whiskey, federal
agents said today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-25
FRENCH PRESIDENT INJURY
IS NOT SERIOUS

Paris, May 25.-President Descha-
nel's condition after falling from a
train yesterday was reported salts
factory this morning. The injuries
are superficial, mostly bruises and
stiffness, physicians said.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-25
DULUTH CENSUS COMES
CLOSE T0l0o.o0o MARK
(By United Press)

Washington, May 25.-The census
bureau announced the population OF
Duluth as Ninety-eight' thousand
nine hundred and seventeen, an in
crease Of twenty thousand four hund-
red and fifty-one or twenty-s1x and
One-tenth per cent.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-25
PIONEER ZIMMERMAN AND
RAILROAD BUILDER DIES
(BY United PreSSl

(By UnlLe0 PreSSJ
St. Paul. May 25.-Timothy Foley.
eighty two, pioneer lumberman and
railroad builder of the northwest
died today of pernicious anemia.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1920-03-04
CITY SCHOOL REPORT

The following is list of the pupils
of the Wa-Keeney City Schools who
were perfect in attendance during the
sixth month.
First grade-June Brown, Erma
Compiler, Jeanne Eldred, Horace
Gleason, Helen Francis lille, John
Robert Parsons, Herman Wollner,
Rea Benson.
Second grade-Warren Compiler,
Vernon Courtney, Adren Gardner,
Wilma Gunckel, Robert Hickman,
Howard Straw, George Uford, Ernest
human.
Third grade-Kenneth Bach, Max
Campbell, Brenton Campbell, Orrine
Dodge, Ch1oris Merne Heyl, Arnold
HiIlman, Clarence Lem1e, Margaret
Pierson, Ethel Simpson.
| Fourth grade-Marthe1la Baker,
Kenneth Brown, Vernal Duncan, Bur
/ tell Gardner, Dale Gunckel, Philip
/ Hi1lman, Lolo Pickering, Ruth Par
sons, Joe Mack Sellers, Orville Trim
| mer, Kenneth Warner, Freddie Wine
/ burner.
/ Fifth grade-Cale Bingham, Beth
/ Dewitt, Alfred Elvert, Ralph Gun
excl, Harry Mason, Gladys Pierce
| Orville Pierce, Hazel Benson.
/ Sixth grade-Harold Burnett, For
! rest Hendricks, Carl Hillman, Gladys
Hillman, Elwood Hutze1, Geo Poffen-
berger, Florence Trip, Gladys Wine
/ burner, Ward Phares, Elmer Truan
| Godon Truan
/ Seventh grade-Doris Acre, Ernest
Hillnan, Mabel Holcomb, Walter
Kline, Justina Lynn, Joe Poffenber-
ger, Wayne Rhoades, Velma Rucker
Faith Strain, Earl Wheeler, Clara
McCollum, Nellie Holmes, Maria1
Gleason.
Eighth grade-F1orence Bach, Fay,
Enix, Twila Campbell, Marian Gard