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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-17
A DIsCoRDANT CONCERT"

The Japanese occupied Vladivostock and drove
ont the bosheviks. Poland is fighting desperately
TO prevent it's territory from being over-run by
the Russian hordes. Meanwhile England consid-
cred raising the blockade of the soviet ports and
permitting supplies to be sent to the Russian
government, and President Wilson, the chief in
stigator of the League of Nations, has put his
approval on the sale of several hundred thousand
pairs of surplus United States army shoes to the
red armies At San Reno it was the same The
big powers wanted the league to take a mandate
over Armenia, but the league council refused
Greece wished to see the Turks elected from Eu-
rope, but other powers nterferred The Rhine
Valley hes been the scene Of further friction
France sough* to assure herself protection by
occupying more German territory until the Ger
mans withdrew from the Ruhr basin. England and
Mr.. Wilson registered strenuous objection.
And so it goes Practically every member of the
league that is taking any active part in world
affairs, as well influential neutrals are at cross
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-17
FRANCE HAS LoNG-RANeE GUN
Shoot. 100 to 12o m,,ss-Amer,can.
Ask to See Tests Of the
Weapon.

Paris,-Delamare Maze, a French
inventor. has sold to the French gov!
eminent the patent Of a new long
range gun which, after thorough tests
has shown it has a range of from 100
to '12O miles.
The shell leaves the muzzle of this
gun at speed Of approximately 4,178
feet per second.
Premier Lloyd, George announced in
the British parliament recently that
England had been negotiating with
France to secure the right to use the
plans for the new gun, and the Bel
gian government is now manufacturing
a similar cannon at Liege. American
military attaches in Europe have writ
ten to the government, asking that
American representatives may be pres
ent at tests Of the weapon.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-17
Minister Quits Pulpit;
More Money in Factory

Peekskin, N. Y.-Rev. Ellis
Slippery, pastor in three sub
urban Methodist Episcopal
churches, has discarded his frock
coat for pair of overalls and
began work as an apprentice
pearl cutter in factory here.
He announced he had resigned
his pastorate because he could,
not make both ends meet" and
would confine his preaching to
"relief work which would not in
terfere with factory duties"
His salary as a pearl cutter
would be several hundred dol
lars a year more than his salary
as a minister, he said.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-17
IOWA BOY WINS
ESSAY CONTEST
Writes the Best Article on "Ben-
efits of Enlistment in United
States Army"
BEATS TEN MILLION RIVALS
Gets Free Trip to Washington and
Gold Medal From Secretary Baker
The rize-Winning
Essay.

= Washington, D. C.-Donald L. Camp
bell, 4 fifteen-year-old Clinton (1a.)
high school pupil, has been awarded
first prize in the army national school
essay contest for the best essay on the
stBenefits Of Enlistment in the United
States Army" Ten million k.schoOl
children participated in the contest,
inaugurated to stimulate enlistment
In tn, army.
Young Campbell will receive from
the war department free trip to
Washington, where Secretary of War
Baker will pin gold medal on his
chest.
Here's the Essay.
Campbell's winning essay follows:
'As Horace Greeley once said,
Young man, 20 West we now say.
young man, join the army Why? 1t
IL the big opportunity of the age.
"Are you physically weak?
~1Health is the first wealth.. and
The army is a health builder. 1t pro-
vfdes wholesome food; clean, comfor-
table surroundings, proper clothing
and medical attention when necessary.
Physical exercise is compulsory, and
, every encouragement is given athlet-
fcs. These, with outdoor life. make
men straight, strong and healthy.
.Do YOU seek an education?
-sYou can attend school at any army
rose and study grammar and high
4efsoM subjects.
~NVould you learn trade?
y The government has recently ap
= propr4ated s2,OOO,OOO for the establish
n,ent and maintenance Of vocationa
schools, where you can learn to be
mechanic, auto repair man, electrician
telegraph operator, chemist or aimos
anything else you wish. These courses
unepare you for a return to civil III
or eontinued service in the army. :,
T. TO you long for travel and aadven
tnref"
~.Jein the army. You can be an en-
1tneer at the Panama canal, wire
1ess cperator in the Philippines. line
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-17

Miss Jesse l. Thomson of Montreal Que, con-
tributed the following gem of information to a
convention of educators recently held in that city
"After four years in university and four years
teaching experience, receive $3.50 per week.
The woman who scrubs the floors of my room gets
$3.50 per day ($15.e0 per week., meals and car
fare She can wear her shabbiest clothes; must
set my pupils an example Of neatness. Why bother
about an education?'
No doubt your scrub lady belongs to the union,
sister. If they get scrub women in your city
for $3.50 per day. meals and carfare thrown in,
send some of them over this way, please.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-17
SISTER THINKS CAR ALIVE
Grand Duchess olga Goes to Denmark
to Take Up Residence -
Found In Rags.

Constantinople. Turkey. - Grand
Duchess Olga Alexander, sister Of For
mer Emperor Nicholas of Russia, has
gone to Denmark, where she will re-
side permanently. She firmly believes
her brother and his family are alive,
The grand duchess, who was for
merly the wife Of Duke Peter Of o.
denburg, obtained a divorce and dur
ing the war served % Russian nurse.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-17
WORKS new CHECK SWINDLE
obIls'ns Los Angeles Garage Owner
Cashes $50 Paper for "staiied"
Motorist.

Los Angeles. Cal.-What was de-
clared to be a new twist to an old
game was reported to the sheriff's Of
fee by the owner of the Moorpark
garage. A man, carrying black grip
and an overcoat, appeared at the gar
age and said his automobile had brok-
en- down three miles south of the gar
age. He asked that the garage own
er tow in the car. Just before the lat
ter was about to leave for that pur-
pose the stranger asked him to cash
check so certain purchases could be
made at q nearby town. No wrecked
car was found and when the garage
man returned the stranger was gone.
The check; for $50. was ON the M
tional Bank of Commerce, Kansas
City.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-17
MERELY A DUTY.

Not seeking any reward or anticipating any
special vote of thanks, but considering it simply
duty of any honest citizen, permit our calling atten-
ton to some of our Alleys corner lots and back
yards, which look about the same they did be-
fore the "clean-up'' campaign was started. And
while we are in a mood, permit US also to call
attention to some of the rough spots here and
there in our streets and avenues. Of course these
will be roned out in due time, but it should not
be forgotten that time is money.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-17

man In Alaska. or an aviator flying in
the clouds. Whenever possible, the
government gives you choice OF sta
ton.
"In the army you can travel, learn,
and earn at the same time.
Uncle Worries for You.
"You may think army pay is low.
In addition to the $50 month. Uncle
Sam pays for your food, clothing, rent
light and fuel. With the present high
cost of living, why not leave all the
worries to Uncle Sam? After thirty
years' service, you can retire on three
fourths pay plus $15.75 a month. The
army is not all work and drilling.
There are movies, libraries, games, mu-
sic and dances; furloughs whenever
conditions permit.
"Do you admire courage, honest'
square dealing, resolution and tenac-
ity of purpose? You will find these
qualities in men like Washington,
Grant, Sherman, Roosevelt and Per-
shing-men developed in our army.
"This training Of body, mind and
soul, and these opportunities for edu-
cation, travel and adventure are more
than sufficient reasons for Joining the
army: but there is another and great
er motive for donning the olive drab.'
Do you love your country, and would
YOU be worthy of her? You must be
willing to serve her both in war and
peace.
"Have you, like Nathan Hale, one
life to give for your country? II So
Join the army"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-17

the "black sand belt"of the Pacific
coast in production OF platinum fol-
lowing the discovery for the first
time of existence of this valuable
metal in gold ore mined from work
ings near here.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-17

Analysis of sixty-one-ounce gold
retort taken from this mine disclosed
10 per cent platinum contents, ac-
cordtng to a report from Denver as
sayers. 1t is the first platinum ever
detected in gold or silver ore in, Colo
RADIO. w.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-17

Martinsburg. w. Va.-Residents Of
this city like their pork, but they OBJ
ject to seeing it running around pro-
miscuously. As a result, a hot cleo
ton campaign is being waged over
the question of allowing hogs to be
kept within the city limits.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-17
but he is against the state and the nation ant
government of all forms.-Chisholm Tribune.

The Times said several months ago that the
publicans could do no better thing than nominate
j. A. o. Preus for governor Now if the democrats
pick Ed. Indrehus or some equally strong man
there will be a fighting chance to keep Minnesota
from socialistic rule.-St. Cloud Times.
Republicans will not nominate man named
Shipstead for governor; nay, nay, not the repub-
Leans, although he files on the republican ticket,
without invitation He is supported by socialists
nonpartisans, etc. Not by republicans.-Ex. >.
We don't want any zone big union in this coun-
try except the one we have already. The American
Union ought to be big enough for anybody:-Stl-
water Gazette. ',. M s.n
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-17

When the Typographical union dropped its inter-
est in the Tovnley controlled Workingmen's Non
partisan league they did good stroke of business
Townley is not only against this region because
Of the tonnage tax' activities of his organization
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-17
PRESS COMMENTS THAT'S ALL
(Dy Ex0EA1o1 1DTTo3)
''MEOW" SAUSACES.

If you are long on full grown cats there appears
to be a market for them at New Richmond, at SO
cents apiece. We have noticed announcement
of any new sausage factories over there One cat
can favo, a whole lot of sausage-Stillwater
Gazette
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-17

Have you any idea how much money the. United
States is spending socalled Injuries? Here it Isl
.'-* : Fiscal Year Ending
June 80, 1919 June 80, 1918
Automobiles :$1, 1898, o22,737 $959;250,734
Pianos, graphophones, u.
sporting goods 37O,57O,l72 1OS,244,l98
Jewelry 274,562,936 l21,133,29S
Medicinal Prepara- "%S
tions, patent med-
'cines .....-..--.:.~.. 254,525,se4 12s,oo1 ,oss
Perfumes, cosmetics, .-}.%.-%
etc. .......... 174,O51,919 98,942,252
Figures for soda fountains, soft drinks, confec-
tionery, chewing gum it is noticed, is not included
in the above and would no doubt total up another
half a billion. Looks like it the cost of high
living instead of the high cost of living that is
bothering most
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-17

purposes in carrying out their national policies.
No body but visionary Of the Wilson type could
see Concert Of nations emerging from such a
weller Of conflicting emotions - , .. :.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-17

Four.drawer fling cabinet for
rall letser.sixe papers. All joints
electrically welded. Patented
progressive roller suspension
makes the drawers slide easily
and noiselessly
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-06-27
LEGAL ADVERTISING
CALL FOR BIDS.

The board OF trustees OF School District
No 1. Cascade county. Montana, will re-
ceive separate bids on the following pro-
posals In relation to repairs, etc ,
painting of the interior Of the Longfellow
school and repair of all plaster on the
interior: also, the painting OF the exterior
woodwork on the Longfellow school
Proposal No. II.-Painting OF all the
exterior woodwork of the Lincoln school.
Proposal No. III-Painting and kali
somining Of the two playrooms, boys
playroom and girls plsyroom, in the
Franklin Annex
said repairs to be made in the separate
school buildings as set forth in specifica-
tions: the buildings being situated In the
city of Great Falls, Cascade county, state
OF Montana.
Bids on the above repairs must be In
strict accordance with the specifications
prepared by Bird and Van Teylinken.
Architects Room Sl4. FIRST National
Bank Building. Great Falls. Montana.
Specifications may be seen at the office
Of Bird and Van Teylingen. Architects
Bids must be accompa MED by certi-
fled check on a Great Falls bank and
payable to J. w. Roberts, chairman OF
School District No. /. to the amount of
that the party TO whom the work Is
awarded will, within six days, enter into
contract for the repairs bid on in
accordance with Specifications and fur
bond, before starting work, in the sum OF
fifty per cent OF the contract price as
guarantee Of the faithful performance
by him OF the obligations OF the con-
tract
The successful bidder will be required
to comply with the Workmen's Compen-
sation Act, Plan 8. as set forth in chapter
90 OF the session laws OF the Fourteenth
legislative assembly OF the state of Mon
tana, and deposit with the Industrial
Accident Board Of Helena. Montana, an
amount equal to one Q per cent Of the
contract price, as provided by law, be-
fore contract will be entered into.
The work on the above schedules must
be completed by August 1, 1920.
The said board of school trustees re-
serves the right to reject any or all bids
Bids will be opened at a meeting to be
held in the Superintendents office,
Washington School building, at 7:30 o.
clock. p. m. July 8. 1890. Bids must be
delivered not later than p. m, July s.
1920. to F. d. Black, clerk, at the office
Of the Board Of Education, Washington
School building. Great Falls, Montana.
All specifications to be returned to Bird
and Van Teylingen. architects, not later
than o'clock Of the above date.
BY order Of the Board Of Trustees OF
School District No. /. Cascade county,
Montana. June n, 1920
+. D. BLACK. Clark.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-06-27
FIVE GLASSES or BONDS
ARE FOUND IN MARKET.
By Iryinu WhItehouse Co.

The five principal classes of secur-
tiles in the market today are currently
known as municipal bonds. reclaim alton
and irrigation bonds, public utility bonds
and various industrial bonds.
Strictly speaking, the term "munic-.
ipal bonds" should apply to bonds of
incorporated cities or municipalities,
but 1t has b1ten stretched 60 cover
bonds Of counties, states and school
districts. and latterly, land We think
wrongfully) to cover irrigation and
reclama Non and drainage district
bonds. As these three last named Sc
curities are issued under special laws
and are paid from special funds col
lected In special ways, they should be
dealt with in a class by themselves,
and not come under the heading of
municipal bonds. The true municipal
bond IL the obligation of a political
subdivision, authorized by a vote of
the inhabitants under very careful,
safe snarded laws. which provide for a
rigid limitation Of debt In relation to
the assessed valuation, and to be paid
out Of a general tax upon all the props
erty contained in the assessment rob
Secure Good Advice. W
In bnying bonds Of this class, &
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-06-27
Chicago Market
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

Chicago, June Retrospective better
transportation eased tho corn market to-
day, but the effect was more than
counter-balanced later by weekend even
Ing up and by fear Of hot wave damage
to oats, Corn closed firm at / to "a
net higher with July $176& to $1.76h and
September $1.69% to $1.6sh. Oats gained
l to cents. In provisions the outcome
ranged from cents decline to 20 cents
advance.
At first the bulls in corn were at an
even disadvantage owing to announce
ment by the railway labor board that q
retroactive wage award would be given
out on or before July 20. This announce
ment was generally taken to mean I'M
proved efficiency In traffic operations.
The declines which resulted, however.
opened the way for shorts to eliminate
risks on contracts over Sunday. Mean
while. forecast of a ho twave led to In
creased anxiety regarding the oats crop.
which Is now at a critical stage. Bulges
in the oats market ensued, and a good
deal of the late strength Of corn was
plainly due to the action Of oats.
Unfavorable crop results from Illinois
and Iowa made the oats market especi-
ally sensitive to possible injury that
might be occasioned by excessive high
temperatures.
Provisions avragd highr with grain
and hogs
Prizes:
corn.July: Open. si:!4; high. a.7eA !;
Open. $685. high. s1.7o; low, s1.eeA;
oats~July: Open. slosH; high. s1o44 ;
low, S1.03 IL; close, $1.o41s September:
Open. An; high, 81; low, S4& close,
5000.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-06-27
New York Market
FINANCIAL.

New York, June 26.-Trading on the
stock exchange was dull to tho point
Of stagnation,
The total dealings of about 10000
shares were almost the smallest, even for
a weekend session, in many years.
Except among the usual speculative
fayorites, fluctuations held within the
most contracted limits. A few specialties
and investment rails impaired q firm to
strong tone at the close.
Trading in bonds was on par with
the stagnation in the stock market. The
only feature was the Anglo-French Us
which rose to within the smallest frac-
tion Of par. Total sales Of bonds. (par
value). aggregated s4.475,0o0. In United
States bonds an advance OF u per cent
was made by the fours during tho week.
The clearing house statement was In
teresting in its reversal of last week s
reserves, an actual deficit Of that period
being replaced by an increase OF slightly
more than $21S y0O0, 900.
Other noteworthy changes In the bank
statement included gain Of about $213,.
100000 in reserves OF the members OF
the federal reserve bank and decrease
Of approximately $60,0o0,O00 in net de-
mand deposits
Weekly surveys of business conditions
by the, mercantile agencies confirmed
general advices of a further let-down in
many lines of trade, due in part to poll
teal and crop uncertainties and in larger
measure to freight congestion arising
from labor disturbances.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-06-27
Stock Market
as seen by
Bulls az Bears

New York, June 2s.-Aside from
slight display of strength in the rail
group dealings today were insignificant
both in character and volume. The buy
ing in the rails and some OF the equip
ments in the past few days is based on
the growing belief that the difficulties
in the railroad situation may be solveo
in the very near future as result OF
an I. c. c. decision on freight rate In
creases and a decision from the railway
labor board. 1t is also expected that the
bank statement of today will record an
improvement in the credit status. We are
still Of the belief that events OF the near
future will be moro along constructive
lines and that stock market prices Will
display upward tendencies.
United States Rubber directors meet
Thursday, July i, to take action on
dividend Greene Cananea Copper declar-
ed 81 dividend dates July and 29. This
is a reduction Of 80 cents from last
quarterly divideS~.
Duns report 118 failures in United
States this week against 152 last and 123
year ago. Steamship Mauretania ar
rived this morning with large shipment
of gold. u. S. Smelling & Refining de-
clared dividends S150 common and S7h
cents on preferred, dates July 10 and g.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-06-27
SOVIET RUSSIA BUYS
FOOD AND MACHINERY
THROUGH CANADIANS

New York, June ga contract is re-
ported to have been signed today by Lud-
wig c. A. X. Martens, unrecognized Rus
sian soviet ambassador" here, and
Doyer, Sloan and company, Canadian and
English manufacturers agents, Mont
real for several million dollars worth Of
Canadian foodstuffs and machinery.
The Canadians purpose following some
what the same methods as adopted by
Swedish merchants in their recent ship
ments to Reval, it was stated. In that
case the Russian soviet shipped gold to
the banks in Stockholm to establish cred
its sufficient to cover contracts.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-06-27
Looking Over Crown
Butte Oil Structure
With View to Drilling
Special to The Daily Tribune

Simms, June 26.-Several crews Of
surveyors and geologists have been In
Simms all week and are making com
plete survey of the Crown Butte oil
Fields. A company, headed by Elmer
Genger Of Fairfield and Fl. A. Temple
ton Of Great Falls, have secured leases
on the land in this vicinity and have
plans made to begin operations II the
reports of the oil experts are at all en-
couraging. The preliminary surveys
were very encouraging and the land in
the district is now practically all under
lease. Particular care has been taken
to keep out wild cat companies and if
the district proves to be good the indus
try will be In shape to 60 ahead at once.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-06-27
Is CHINESE SAILORS
LEAVE BRITISH SHIP
WITHOUT PASSPORTS
Owners of Vessel Are Held Re-
spOnsible by u. S. for Such
DesertionS.

New Orleans, June 26.-Twenty-s
Chinese sailors, members of the crew of
the British steamship Northern, which is
in port here, have disappeared, ". T.
Davis, captain of the vessel Friday told
federal authorities. He said the men ap-
parently had deserted. They are at large
without passports, Captain Davis re-
ported, in violation of the laws of the
United States, which provides a fire of
81 900 for each Chinese sailor who de-
serts his ship without proper papers.
Owners Of the vessel are held responsible
under the law.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-06-27
SMALLEST WEEK OF YEAR
HERE In CLEARING HOUSE

Bank clearings for Great Fails were
approximately fifth of million dol
lars less for the week ending June 26
than for any week of this year. accord
ing to the figures made public by Man
ager Edgar A. Newton of the clearing
house. The total for the week was but
Sl.339.028, while the smallest previous
weeks total this year was in excess of
one and a half million dollars. The 10
cal banks are doing their share in dis
couraging anything except the most
necessary purchases and Investments.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-06-27
RAIN DAMAGES c., N. & ST. p.
BRIDGES AND TRACKS IN s. l

Mitchell, s. D., June 26.-Bridges and
grades on the Chicago, Milwaukee &
ST. Paul railway between Murdo and
Oacoma were washed out by heavy
rainstorm which was general in western
South Dakota Wednesday. This line has
been tied up since the cloudburst June
Is. A tieup between Mitchell and Rapid
City since that date was broken last
night with the arrival of train from
Rapid City.