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, 1920-12-09

Rev. J. w. Carnine Of Laramie spent
Sunday in E%ncnmpment and made
quite an interesting talk at the Pres
byterian Sunday school thai morning.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-06-17
IS
THE RICHEST
COUNTY IN
PEAT LANDS
Exhibit of Peat ut N. NJ. D. A.
Convention Which Opens
Tomorrow
BIGGEST CROWD EVER
COMING TO ATTEND
Pres. e. E. McDonald and Sec.
M. N. Kohl Busy Every Min
ute Attending to Details
BIGGEST CROWD EVER
COMING TO ATTEND

The exhibit OF peat which the state
mineral lands department is making
at the Northern Minnesota Develop
ment association meeting is Of special
interest to Beltrami county as this
county contains more peat than any
other. in, the state. There are 1,00o,-
800 acres which will yield $780,
00O, 900 tons of dry peat fuel.
Minnesota is richer in peat resour-
ces than any other state in the union.
It has between 100000 and $780,
OOOacres which will provide between
5000, 900 and 7,0O0,000,00O tons
of dry peat There is more peat and
better peat in minnesota than In Ire
land which is almost entirely supplied
for fuel purposes by peat.
At the rate in which Europe is pro-
ducing peat of 100000 or 20,000,-
900 tons per year, Minnesota peat
would last for ESQ years.
Up to the present time very little
fuel peat has been used in the United
States on account of the abundance
and cheapness of coal.
: In some respects peat is better
fuel. than coal, but as it is used IN
rather a wasteful manner, it Is gen.
erally considered equal to two-thlrds
of the value of coal.
Under the present condition of coal
production and transportation, 1t will
be necessary for Minnesota to begin
using it's peat resources.
When these are developed, they
will approximate in value the state
iron ores, and will increase the value
of the iron ores, supplying power and
fuel for their transformation into the
finished product, without the present
wasteful step of carrying to Penn
sylvania and returning in the form OF
finished steel.
The exhibit is in way intended to
show the preparation of peat, and the
methods by which it will be utilized.
It's use for domestic fuel will be only
a minor consideration.
It can be burned to better advant-
ages in the form of gas made in gas
producers and by this means will
supply an immense amount OF sui
phate of ammonia which is most
valuable constituent of commerce.
Productive gas made from peat is
the cheapest source Of power produc-
ton imaginable, as the chemical by
products will more than pay all the
expenses of generating power.
Mr.. Hindshaw states that there are
no difficulties in >--e using OF peat in
making charcoal iron in this state.
The exhibit of peat is made prin-
cipally by diagrams and few OF its
products, but Mr.. Hindshaw and Mr..
Funk will be ready to give informa-
ton to visitors and to explain the
processes of its manufacture.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-06-17
BASEBALL GAMES FOR
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
WITH MDNTOSH TEAM
Local Fans Will See Hieh
Cla:s Action; New Faces
in Bemidji Lineup

The Bemidji baseball team has Sc
cured two games for Saturday and
Sunday with the fast Mcintosh nine,
and fans will enjoy rare treat OF
strictly high-class baseball on these
two days.
The Mcintosh team has a reputa-
ton one of the best in the state, and
with new faces in the Bemidji line
up, baseball fans are assured that tho
local boys will have an equally good
team on the field when the umpire
calls. "play ball.
The team needs the support Of ev-
cry citizen in Bemidji if they are to
continue playing throughout the, sea
son. They are in need of financial
aid and a number of business men
have already subscribed literally to-
ward the support of the team. More
money is needed, however, to carry
on the sport, especially II first-clas6
team is to represent this city.
Fans are urged to turn out at both
games, with the assurance that they
will not be disappointed in the:class
of baseball given by the home team.
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Observation-Disclosures
Mr.. President, Ladies and Gentlemen

Mr.. President, Ladies and Gentlemen
and Members of the League:
AS mayor of this city, it is my
duty, as we'll as my pleasure to well
come you on behalf of our citizens,
and for them, and for myself, individ-
ually l bid you thrice welcome. Last
year at our meeting in Rochester, l
promised you, should you visit us, a
hearty and kindly greeting, and /
outlined in brief few of the many
attractions which nature, and the
hand of man has fashioned here, and
l sincerely hope that you will not be
disappointed in either one or the
other.
It seems that nature intended, here
should be, some day, a large and
beautiful city. Here where the his
toric Mississippi widens out into the
beautiful lake after which the city
was named, enterprising and far-see-
ing men settled, and in 1896, or only
twenty four years ago, a village was
organized with all the machinery OF
a village government.
The 1900 census gave us popu-
lation of less than 500 souls the 1920
gives us more than 1000.
From sandy and almost impossible
cart ways for streets, we have more
than three and half miles of con-
crete paving, sixteen miles Of cement
sidewalks and curbs. From natural
and unsanitary conditions we have
evolved a sewer system more than
four miles in length. storm sewer
of more than two miles.
At the inlet Of the Mississippi,
where for ages the Red Man had
forded that stream, there arises an
architecturally beautiful, three arch
cement bridge, costing s29.o00.0o
From the little red school house
we have developed magnificent edu-
cational system, consisting of four
brick school houses, with teaching
staff approximately sixty teachers.
For higher education we have the
magnificent sixth Normal school,
which was opened for instruction
last fall, on which the one unit has
been expended about $250,OO0.0O,
and when all the units are completed
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-06-17
LABOR CONVENTION
VOTES GOVERNMENT
OWNERSHIP OF R. R.
Is Complete Defeat for Samuel
Gompers Who Favored
Control Only

Montreal, June II. (Ralph Coueh)
Government ownership and demo-
cratic operation Of railroads was de-
manded in a resolution passed today
American Federation of Labor.
The language of the resolution was
the language of the Plumb plan lea
que although the league was not spe-
officially mentioned. The vote was 49,
O59 to 8,349. 1t came at the end Of 4
two day battle, the bitterest which
has torn organized labor in years.
The result was a complete defeat
for Samuel Gompers, president OF the
federation, who spoke against govern
ment ownership, but favored govern
ment control of railroads. Cheers
shook the convention hall when tho
vote was announced.
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WHO KNOWS WHERE
ALBERT M0SER IS?

Albert Moser came to Bemidji
about March, 1914 from DWELL,
Neb., with 5000 in cash and a. draft
on the Bank of O'Neill for $1,000.
He has never been seen since, but
wrote regularly to his sons Alva,
Clarence and Earl Moser. Mrs. Daisey
.DeSaffery Gibbs is the mother of these
Moser bows and her address is care
NJ. A. Whaley, O'Neill, Nebr.
He also had with him a small box
tied with ropes, which he left IN the
care of Jim Vickers at Vicker's motel
for a week, upon his arrival. He call
ed for the box later. He carried
valuable papers in this box, which his
sons would like to find.
Any information concerning Mr..
Moser will be much appreciated.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-06-17
Brigadier General Perry Harri-
son and Aides Arrived ut
Camp Col. Woolnough
INSPECTORS PLEASED
WITH CAMP CONDITION
Major Maloney Inspecting Co.
a. Representative of Regi-
:. mental Commander

j Brigadier General Perry Harrison.
accompanied by Lieutenant H. c..
Mackall, arrived at Camp Woolnough
yesterday morning from St. Paul to
inspect company X. General Harri-
son. representing Adjutant General
Rhinow. as state inspector, held a
tour of inspection of the camp and
grounds at the regular inspection
hour this morning. He reports that
he was we'll pleased with the condi-
tions found considering the circum-
stances Of the encampment. The COM
panies at Camp Rosenwald are en-
camped under far more favorable con-
ditions, he says, but even at that
company X compares very we'll with
the others.
Major T. J. Maloney, commander
Of the sanitary corps Of the Sixth
regiment, arrived in the city yester-
day and visited Camp Woolnough on
an inspection trip representing Col
onel ]. b. Woolnough, commanding
officer of the Sixth regiment. Colonel
Woolnough was unable to come 10
Bemidt at this time, since he Is bus
lily engaged with his duties at camp
Rosenwald. Consequently he order
ed Major Maloney to visit the local
camp for general sanitation inspec-
ton of the camp and the surround
ings, and for physical inspection Of
the men.
He states that he finds the camp
in excellent condition and that the
company compares very favorably
with the other companies in the regi-
ment. The command was physically
inspected by the Major and found to
be fit.
The company was put through reg
ular drills and all men appeared in
good form for all inspections. Regu-
lar routine work was held in connec-
ton with the inspections.
Formal guard mounting will be
practiced by the company tonight in
preparation for the formal ceremony
to be presented Friday night in con-
nection with the wrestling and box
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-06-17
REPUBLICAN RALLY
TONIGHT AT ARM0RY

Hon. Fred Putnam, railroad ana
warehouse commissioner OF 81. faui
and Hon. C. C. Mccarthy OF Grano
RAPIDS are the headliners at the DIG
republican rally to be held at the
armory tonight. ..
All citizens are extended an invita-
tion to hear these speakers who will
show why the candidates seiectea Wy
the Republican convention snoulo oe
elected as standard bearers tor the
party at the primaries next MONDAY;
The political issues of the DAY Will
be discussed and the talks will be OF
interest to every farmer, laborer ana
businessman. The meeting IS calico
for eight o'clock.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-06-17
County Attorney Warren Greea
Starts Prosecution
of Lynchers
Is NEGROES HELD
ON ASSAULT CHARGE,
Same Jury to ~ Hear Evidence
After of Both Cases; viii
Take Many Days -: ?
BY United PreSs)

Duluth, June 17.-Attorney War;
rem Green convened special grand
jury shortly before noon today to b.
gin consideration of evidence against
the leaders Of the mobs that lynched
the three negroes here Tuesday night.
Green announced that the same 8ra1d
jury probably will consider the case:
against negroes charged with assault
ing young girl at the circus grounds
which caused the lynching. A large
number of witnesses will be called.
Police officers will be first examil-
ed by the grand jury, Groen stated.
Submission Of the case is expected to
last many days. No arrests are e1-
pected Of lynchers before indictments
are returned.
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ADDRESS OF MAYOR !. F. JOHNSON AT CON-
VENTlON OF LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES
DELIVERED AT BIRCtIM0NT JUNE l6. 1920

will represent cost of fully $1,000,-
900.
We incorporated as a city in 1906,
under the home rule charter, and al
though several attempts have been
made to adopt commission form of
government, they failed to carry, as
did also an attempt, or proposition
to employ the services of city man
ager, and we are still prospecting un-
der the original charter.
Much has been said, much can be
said, for and against the several
forms of city government, and I am
not going into the merits or demer-
its of any system because PROPOSE
lions arise sometimes in the manage
ment of our cities which are not gov
erned by any rule, and for which
there is no precedent, but I say that
our city has been economically man.
aged from the beginning, and even
now, with our increased population,
our annual budget for all running
expenditures is only $48,000, a record
which no other city of it's size in
the state can excel.
Our city owns it's water system,
consisting or i've arteS1an wells, Win
daily capacity Of 100000 gallons,
la tank with a capacity of 100, 900 gal
Ions, supplying the purest water to
our people through ten miles of
mains.
All religious denominations are
represented, and most of them have
beautiful churches. We have many
artistic and beautiful homes. A Sis
ter's hospital in equipment and man
agement, second to none in the
state We have saw mills and wood
working factories, the combined pay
roll of which amounts to $4,000
per month. And now gentlemen, lest
I weary you, lest you may think
am real estate agent who wants to
sell you property here (and on the
quiet, take tip from me, you could
make no better investment) I am go
ing to close, I could say more, but
won't, and I tender you the freedom
of our city.
L. F. JOHNSON,
Mayor.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-06-17
PARK BOARD
SECURESDEER
FOR DIAMOND
POINT mi /. PARK
Through Efforts of John Cline
First Deer Is Placed
There today
BAKER WANTS NAME.
FOR YEAR-OLD PET
Is Enthused Over Prospects for
Geological Garden for
Beznidji
BAKER WANTS NAME
FOR YEAR.OLD PET

Through the efforts Of Game War
den John Cline, yearling deer has
been secured near Gemmell, which
was caught in a cattle corral and has
been brought to Bemidji and placed
in an enclosed yard in the City park
at Diamond point.
This is but the beginning Of what
will develop into an up-to-date ZOO
logical park: Other deer, moose, elk,
bear and a number Of other animals
viii be secured and the deer now
and hand is but a starter.
Mr.. Cline has several other sources
from which he expects to secure these
animals and within q few years Dia-
mond Point park will be the biggest
summer attraction in this section Of
the state.
The animals will be turned over
to the park board and President Geo.
T. Baker is very much enthused over
the prospects of geological garden.
Name the Deer.
As yet the deer has no name, but
suggestions for a name will be re-
ceived by the park board. Every boy
and girl, man and woman, is privi-
legged to send in one or more name
suggestions TO George T. Baker.
Names must be in by June 80. A
committee of the board will then
pass upon the suggestions and select
q name for Mr.. Deer. =. -:
Suggestion Helps.
The deer is a twelve months old
buck. He was captured near Gem
nell, MINI. He is Minnesota pro-
duct. He arrived in Bemidji, June
,16. He was hauled through the Be-
midi streets by Henry Marin, an
expert on hauling deer, at 1880 this
morning and placed in the park at
400. There is a scar on the deer's
throat and Mr.. Marin is of the opinion
that at one time he was in the hands
of hunter, who was about to cut the
deer's throat, and while in the act
MIR. Deer kicked himself loose and
escaped.
During the past week Diamond
Point has been flooded with people
and promises to be the popular gath
ering place in this section for both
tourists and townspeople.
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MISS TORRANCE BECOMES
BRIDE OF A. ]. MAC MILAN

i'll q OG0OtlAuA SCLk1Il8 Va S0tAASuA 81
candles, ferns and white peonies, one
Of the most interesting Of June we'd
dings was solemnized Wednesday
evening, June Is, at 9 o'clock, when
Miss Dorothy Torrance, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Graham M. Torrance,
became the bride Of Mr.. Archibald
John Macmillan, son of Rev. and
Mrs Angus Macmillan of Sydney,
Nova Scotia. Rev. Lester p. War
ford of the Presbyterian church read
the service in the presence of sixty
relatives and friends.
Before the ceremony Mrs. C. r.
Sanborn, accompanied by Miss Arvilla
Kenfeld, played "Old Refrain" by
Kreisler; "Schubert's Serenade,"
"Meditation," Massanet; "Traume,"
by Wagner.
At the first strains of the Lohen-
grin Wedding march, Miss Donna
Lycan, maid Of honor, and only at
tendant, preceded Miss Torrance
down an aisle made of wide satin
ribbons, candles and tall floor vases
filled with pale pink peonies. The
bride entered with her father, who
gave her in marriage, and they we're
met at the altar by the bridegroom
and his best man, Captain Daniel J.
Moore.
The bride wore an exquisite gown
of ivory satin and lace, made round
length. The bodice of satin was cut
low, with touches of embroidery, and
vestee and elbow sleeves of filmy
filet lace. Clasped to her bodice was
beautiful diamond and platinum bar
pin, the gift of the groom. She wore
a long white veil of tulle, caught in
place by coronet of pearls, and car
ried a shower bouquet of gardenias,
swansonia, white orchids and lilies of
the valley.
Miss Lycan wore gown of Amer
lean beauty chiffon over flesh colored
satin, cut v shape and with vestee
of tulle. The skirt was cut round
length and caught in. bouffant style
at the sides. She carried a shower
bouquet of pink roses and dolphin
ium.
Following the ceremony an in
formal reception was held, and later
in the evening the young people
danced.
Receiving with the bride and groom
were Mr.. and Mrs. Graham M. Tor
rance, parents Of the bride.
Mrs. Torrance was gowned in black
lace and jet over flesh colored satin,
and wore with it corsage bouquet
of sweetheart roses and forgetme-
nots.
The bridal table held a tall silver
basket filled with Columbia roses,
delphinium, and gay colored flowers.
Silver candle-sticks held the white
tapers tied with tulle. Vari-colored
garden flowers were used on the porch
and through the other rooms.
Out of town guests at the wedding
included Judge and Mrs. Ell Torrance,
grandparents of the bride; Mrs.
Douglas A. Fiske, aunt of the bride !;
Mr. and Mrs. WILDER Fiske and
daughter, Margaret; Mr.. and Mrs.
J. C. Mcintyre, aunt and uncle Of
the groom-all from Minneapolis;
and Mr.. and Mrs. Warren B. Strong
and Mr.. and Mrs. H. Mortimer Tenn
pie, Jr., of St. Paul.
The brides travelling suit was q
tailored model Of navy blue tricotine.
With it she wore close fitting blue
hat of straw and taffeta.
Mr.. Macmillan and his bride left
on the night train for Minneapolis.
From there they will go to Winnipeg.
After a two weeks trip in Canada
they will be at home at 603 Bemidji
avenue.
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Notifying MOVEMENT
STARTED IN ITALY

Rome, June 1.-THE no-ouylns
movement begun by the middle.
classes two weeks ago, has developed
into a concerted drive by consumers
to reduce the prices of food and CO
thing, resulting in decreases OF ~
Der cent in many cases.
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MOVE TO BRING BULL
MOOSERS INTO FOLD
OF REPUBLICAN PARTY
Walter F. Brown of Toledo
Given Job of Winning Sup
port of Progressive$

Washington, June II (Raymond
Clapper) "A movement to unite SOL
idly behind the president candidacy
Of Harding and former bull moosers
as well, as the more conservative re-
pubhcans, was under way today.
Walter F. Brown Of Toledo, who was
active in the bull mooser movement
of 1912, has been assigned the JOB
of winning back the support OF all
progressives.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-06-17
FUEL FAMINE IN NORTHWEST.

St. Paul, June II. Northwest
faces most critical fuel famine in his
tory this year, according to Harry Z.
Smith, vice-president of Hanna Coal
and Dock company Of Cleveland, whs
is making investigation of transport
ing failure. Minnesota, Dakotas and
Montana face most critical situation
conceivable, Smith declared.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-06-17
SIX NEGROES HELD.

st. Paul, June 17.-Six negroes
were held by police here today fol-
lowing an attempt to kidnep a three
year-old girl on the west side here
last night. Police refused to discuss
case, fearing repetition Of lynchiag:
which occurred in Duluth Tuesday.
Child escaped violence, police ind:
Gated. ,
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ing exhibition which is to be staged
it the fair grounds.
Company X will break camp begin
ming Saturday morning and will COM
plete its summer encampment as soon
as the. grounds have been again
cleaned up thoroughly and the equip
ment packed away. Despite the fact
that the company is only newly or
ganized and even then was not al
lowed to attend the encampment at
Fort Smelling this year, company X
has been put in first class shape and
compares highly with any other or
ganization in the Minnesota national
guard.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-06-17
FlREMEN'S
CONVENTION
COMING TO
BEMIDJI 1923
Delegation Sent to Moorhead
Suecessful in Securing
Big Tournament
WILL BRING 1000
FIREMEN TO CITY
Bemid;: Union Band and Local
Firemen Make Big Hit
In Moorhead
WILL BRING 1000
FIREMEN TO CITY

The 1923 State Firemen's conven.
ton has been secured for Bemtdjt
according to messages received from
J. J. DorAn, who Is at the present
convention being held in Moorhead.
A large delegation from Bemidji
was sent to Moorhead, together with
the Bemidji Union band, and efforts
to secure the convention proved sue
cessfu1. This is perhaps the largest
convention the city OF Bemidji has
yet undertaken to secure and the en-
tertainment of 50 many delegates sur
passes that sot all previous conven-
lions.
1t is reported that nearly 1000
firemen were present at the Moore
head meeting and in 1928 this numb
or will be largely increased. These,
together with friends and reighbors,
tor a three day session In Bemidji,
will tax the city's Accommodations to
the utmost, 1t is hoped that by the
time this convention Is held in Be-
midi, there will be additional &C.
comodations.
That this city is becoming con-
vention city is self-evident, judging
from the many conventions being
held here this summer.
The hospitality extended visitors at
these cohre4 tYsns Is securing Tor Be
midi a, reputation second to none in
the state. and Invariably delegates
express a desire to return for future
conventions.
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K COMPANY
CAMP "L1BELS"

Private Welle must have sold his
"nightie," for it was not seen last
night. If he did wear it, it must
have been under his o. D. shirt.
Perhaps he wanted a good nights
sleep last night.
Private Erickson, walking No. 2
post yesterday morning, decided to
take no chances. While passing q
group Of officers who were watching
the company drill he halted and came
to present arms. Receiving no recog-
milton for his salute he continued to
walk at present arms for distance
of about ten PAGES. Perhaps he
thought it was easier to halt than to
present arms, and believed in being
prepared for any occasion.
Private Elwell slipped one over on
the remainder of the guard Tuesday
night when he asked for and received
relief to take smoke. No doubt
the non-com. who relieved him did
not ask the reason before doing it.
Sergeant Montague put in a busy
day Tuesday 'sbucking up" to act as
orderly for Brigadier General Perry
Harrison, who arrived at the camp
yesterday. He looked pretty nifty to-
day but there is still q wonder in
the minds Of many as to where he
borrowed all the fine feathers.
Every. member of the company
must have been in ON time Tuesday
night at taps for Phibbs and Lappan
wandered in early. How did it hap
pen, boys?
Private Boobar says that Nary ia
going to look pretty good to him
again after the encampment is over.
Perhaps he hasn't seen cher" for a
long time.
CONTINUED on Page 81
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eTUDENTS GET ROOMS;
: WANT PLACE TO BOARD

Z We appreciated very much
amer in which the people
q ~ midi have responded to
ol%5 4 for rooms" said Mr..
De and now desire to Sc
curt ding places for some
stud. If there are any who
would to take one or more
as regt sarders, please have
them c. a, normal school"
The e Aent this year is
far beyo zpectations and
any co-opl-ation given by our
) citizens will be very helpful.