Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, May 15, 1919, Page 6

i [ . - i o 5 AT B e R A BIG CUT IN COST ~ OF SHIPBUILDING Hurley Delighted at New lersey Firm’s Bid. BANISHES GREATEST BOGY e e——— 8ubmarine Concern Offers to Build 12,000-Ton Freighters at $149 a Deadweight Ton, Far Below the Es- timates—Plans for New Type Ves- sel Were Designed to Afford Great- 3st.Degree of Economy In Operation, Efficlency and Comfort for Crewf Since the armistice afforded a breath. Ing spell in the rush work on ship con. struction the greatest bogy regarding the continuation of America’s ship- building program for the needs of peace has been that our shipyards could not compete with those of for- eign natlons and that as a result American-bullt ships would be so heavily handicapped that they would | be unable to compete with the output of foreign yards. The prewar figure hung in the minds of men. Even in 1916 American prices ranged between $50 and $69 a ton for 12-knot freighters, For this year estl- mates for the same type run between $195 and $225 a ton. Now comes the Submartne Boat cor- poration of Newark, N. J,, with a flat offer to build 12,000-ton steel cargo steamships at $149 per deadweight ton.. " Hurley Is Pleased. Chairman Hurley made this reply: “Your proposal to build eight 12,000- ton American type steel cargo steam- ships at the flat price of $149 per dead- weight ton has beép received. This proposal s most literesting at this particular time when war costs have reached figures that are out of all proportion with our 1916 American prices of from $64 to $68 per dead- welght ton on oil tankers, and of from $50 a ton for 5,000-ton cargo steam- ships to $69 a ton for high-class 9,200- ton cargo steamships with a speed of from eleven to twelve knots. Most prices mentioned and talked about for 1919 have been from $185 to $225. Your proposal” most effectively. ap- swers the question as to whether our steamships can compete in prices with forelgn shipyards. You have demon- strated what a well-managed and effi- clently run American shipyard. that knows its cost of production, can do in competition with the leading ship- yards In this and other countries. “The recelpt of such a bid from one of our best yards at this period In the development of our shipbullding industry will be most gratifylng to the country, as it is safe to assume that if we can bulld ships at those figures now, In a short time the prices will be further substantially reduced. Such a reduction also will give us an opportunity to firmly establish our shipbullding industry and will allow us to obtain ships at prices reason- able enough to compete with foreign ship operators. I shall take the mat- ter up at once, and advise you.” Plans for this type of vessgl, tenta: tively known as the new American type of ship, have been drawn by The- odore E, Ferzl paval architect and marine engineer, {orT erly of the firm of Cary-Smith & Ferris. Designed to afford the greatést degree of econ omy in operation, efficlency and com- fort for the crews, this type is to have wmany characteristics which do not ex- ot In vessels under forelgn flags. . Will Be OIl Burners. The vessels will be of the oll-burn- ing type and will be equipped with steam propelling machinery or Diesel engines, an advantage which cannot be attalned by vessels burning coal for fuel. They will be equipped with self contained cargo-handling equipment. In addition to the ordinary electric lights, arc lights will be carried, en- dbling the crews to load and unload, cargoes by night. ¢ . Equipment for handling cargo will be | 8o distributed that the vessels can load and discharge uniforraly. By the elimination of wood and all other inflammable material, the fire risk will be wholly for cargoes. The hull and machinery risk will be min- imized through stanch construction and careful Installation.” Damage to cargo by external causés will be min- imized by hatches of a type to afford best protection against sea and weather. There will be no forecastle. Sea- men and firemen will be berthed in deck houses, allowing the greatest amcunt of fresh air and light. No wood will be used where metal can be employed. Continuous hot and cold water will be supplied. Washrooms and shower baths will be provided for seamen and firemen, as well as for the officers. In order that beef, fowl and other perishable provisions may be carried for long runs, and if necessary with- out replenishing until home port is reached, cold storage rooms will be provided. Thus the best food can be served to all no matter where the ship may be. Malaria in the South. Estimates prepared by the United . —States public health service indicate In the South the ravages of -typhold fever, tuberculosis, hookworm, and pel- lagra, all together are not as sericus 48 those cansed by malarie. P —— ‘to be trained to meet emergencies and SOEEN XXX LIVES AS MAN FOR 15 YEARS New Jersey Woman Leads Life of Recluse After Being Jlited. Newark, N. J.—The strange case of a woman who donned man's attire and led the life of & recluse after she had been jilted and vowed she would have nothing more to do with men came to light when "Richard E. Shaefer of Maspeth, N. J., appeared in Newark to take care of the body. and effects of his sister, Miss Anna L. Shaefer, who was found suffocated by firemen in her home in Newark, A Beside the woman had been found the body of a faithful black and tan terrier. Her body was clothed in a ragged palr of trousers, three vests and a seamy old coat. In every pocket of -her attire and sewed in the lining of her tattered clothing bills of large and small denominations were found. They were dug out of crevices in the floors and found under piles of newspapers and rubbish throughout the house. The searchers recovered $1,900. Fifteen years ago the woman was Jilted, according ‘to her brother, by a now prosperous . business man of Newark. She vowed at that time she wotild never have anything more to do 'with men, and she kept her prom- se. WOUNDED, READ OWN “OBIT”. First Man Reported “Killed In Aec. tion” in Clvil War Did Not Die. Atlanta, Ga.~The first’ man report- ed “killed fn action” in the Civil war did not die. He recovered from his wounds, lived through the war and is now working in the inquiry section of the Atlanta post office. He 1s eighty years old and in fine health. This man is George H. Hammond, who Is known here as “Uncle George.” On May 1, 1861, he enlisted in Com- pany F of the Eighth Georgia infan- try. His company was known as the “Atlanta Grays.” On July 21, 1861, “Uncle George,” then a spry young: ster, was shot through the’ left;shonl, der at the first battle of - Manassas-and left on the battlefield to dle. But he did not die. Several weeks later he read his own obituary in the pa- pers and when he returned home his mother was mourning his death. Mis- takes in the casualty lists were made even In that day.” = - 2 “Uncle George™ says he ‘didn't’ mingd being officially reported killed, but he did mind being put out of the fight, his wound preventing him from again taking part in the struggle. - He is one of the three surviving members of the “Atlanta Grays.” — LASSOES STEER IN NEW YOR Officer Captures Animal in . .Crowded Street After 10,000 Flee for Refuge. New York.—Policemen are supposed some of them are. Patrolman Hogan was walking along Second avenue fa the rain when he heard footsteps ap- proaching. They didn’t sound like any footsteps he ever heard before, so he turned around to look. * b Galloping up the street he:maw,a long-horned steer. He thought-quicks ly. In front of him was an .expres$ wagon on which he saw. a rope. Quickly Hogan made’a noose In the rop¢ and started- In pursult of the steer, which was skidding dangerously on the wet sidewalk. © He cast the rope, felt a jerk and was amazed to find the lariat had settled over the “anfinal’s. horns. " Volunteers helped him tie the steer to a fire alarm post.. ‘After an Inves- tigs tlon he said the steer had eser jicd from a van In which it was being transported to Brookiyn. In its flight through the East side Hogan said it had driven 10,000 persons to places of safety. YOOI K ;; Here’s New Fate for Dog; ! Hair to Become Cloth > e (4 Columbus, O.—Here comes the ::: Information that a dog's wool assoclafion has been formed—an o9 organization to promote the ’g production’ and quality of the :’: fleece of dogs for industrial pur ::: poses. But, to have been strict- »“4 Iy correct, it ought to have been ¢! called a dog’s hair assoclation and not a dog’s wool association. There is & vast difference be- tween hair and wool. » It is stated that hair of such <] J kS dogs as the spaniel and Peking- i K o K XXX X XXX XX XXX O cse pets especially is commer clally valuabw, and that when ¥ mixed with wool produces a :’: splendid fabric. Dog hair is not ;.: unknown in commerce mnow. % Some of the expensive furs of ¢ trade are from the dog—trimmed % and colored and polished until it )% is simply lovely in itz hue and ::: texture. 1) XX X XXX XX AKX RCOOOXRXNXXXD P Eight Aged Men. ™ Greencastle, Ind.—Eight men, whose ages total 582 years, met the other day by accident at the same fime In the Putnam county courthouse. They ranged in age from sixty-one to ninety years. The men were Uriah Gassa- way, age ninety; Elijabh Grantham, elghty-nine; Robert Harbison, seventy- one; George Smith, seventy ; Hiram W. Dicks, seventy-one; Jesse Boyd, sixty- seven; Pames Harlan, sixty-three, and Eowis Phillips, sixty-ous. Saturday a g THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER & MUST COOP CHICKENS. Much complaint” is heard of late concerning the number of chickens which owners are neglecting to keep cooped. As a consequence a number of gplendid gardens have been ruined, It is urged that all chickens- be cooped, the owners thereby co-operat- 3ng with the growers of Victory gar- ens, Advertisements in. tnis column cost half cent a word r issue, when paid cash in advance. No ad-will bé run for less than 10c per issue, Adsa chn:;fed on our books cost one cent a word per-issue. No ads run for less than 26c. FOR SALE FOR SALE—A Chevrolet; Four-Nine- ty five passenger car, in good eondition. Price $375.00. Apply at C, W, Jewetts Garage. - 2d516 I sl ki et 5 S SO FOR SALE—2,000 acres of timber, pine pulp wood ties; posts and poles. Address C., L, C, care Pioneer, 20466 FOR SALE-—Summer home, 6 rooms, bath, electric’ and phone, large porch. Birchmont ' Beach, near tennis court, Also 3 room cottage, most perfect spot on lake, Bar- gains, H, H. Vehon, 411 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis. FOR SALE—Fine seed potatoes, not scabby, Carmans and. Russets. Also a few carrots, J, B, Redding, Del- ton Ave., and 19th St. 6d520 FOR SALE—Eggs for hatching from Brown Leghorn hens. $1.60 per setting, Phone 796-W, 3d616 FOR SALE: Buick Roadster, cheap. Overland Model 90 demonstration. Ford light delivery. Excellent condition, Motor Inn. i 3d515 FOR SALE—Houge, garage and two lots, facing “east. ~ Will sacrifice, For price inquire 719 Bemidji Ave, or phone 340-W, 144526 FOR SALE—Five room cottage, hard wood floors, city water, sewer, electric lights. Lot extends to lake shore. One block south of Normal ...school, Inquire 1204 Dewey avenue. 55tf FOR SALE—See the Bemidji Sta- tionary store for rubber stamps, fac gimile signature stamps,” tarial seals and corporatipn se . WANTED HELP WANTED—Man with. some knowledge of seeds, gardening.or farming, market ~gardener . pre- ferred; an excellent and unusual sales oppdrtunity, The Wing Seed ompany. Mechanicsburg, B WANTED.—Maid for general house- work. Mrs, Fred Rhoda. " Phone 399, 3d516 WANTED—Two girls for -“cigar clerks at Markham hotel, 3:1.516 WANTED—Office man experienced in general oftice work, general Friday d SPECIALS TROPPMAN'S Japan Tea, reg. 50c grade, pound .. Tooth picks, 3 pkgs, for. ....10¢c Yeast Foam, 3 pkgs for . ..10c Baker’s chocolate, pound . .39¢ Rolled Oats, reg. 80c pkg. .26¢ Swift’s Pride washing pow- der, large pkg. Gold Dust, small size, 6 pkgs. for.. veve.s.28c Macaroni, Spaghetti, or Noodles, 3 pkgs for. ..~ .23¢ Kellogg’s Corn Flakes, 2 pkgs for ... Monarch catsup, bottle....23¢c No. 8 can Tomatoes. ...:..18¢c Corn and Peas, 2 cans for. ;25¢ Ulikem Apricots in heavy syrup, 3 cans for..... ..45¢ 1 pkg. Graham crackers, 1 pkg. Krispy crackers, and 1 pkg. Vanilla-waf- ers, in a shopping bag ) (1] SOIBR 53¢ Jello, 3 pkgs for .........33¢c Quart jar Olives .........44c 22¢ Pettijohn’s Parched Bran ‘FOR ANY kind of real estate deal, see - 304617} e THUYRSDAY EVENING, MAY 15, 1919 y t successful market Censor Hun Telephone Talks. One of the mos conasis ) At first, ull use of telephones was 5::‘::":;‘5) ‘;‘;o‘;%vtehehfsv"b’;;;“:: d" o forbidden to the Inhabitants of occu- | p o they were small, an interest in “pled towns (of Gern:lnny]), but " this L}ic huginess, and as men and women rule -has been relaxed also. French zone the natives are allowed telephone calls within their own city; while in Coblenz the Americans allow this and also permit the use of five WANTED—Experienced gir]l for gen- eral ‘'housework. » 605 Lake Blvd. Phone 11-R. 514tf merchandise and all round timber experience desires position, Ref- erence, Location no object. Ad- dress “R"” care of Ploneer, 5d517 one of them wanting to leave it. WANTED—Two or three young ladies to learn dining room work. Steady employment, pleasant| trunk lines from the occupied territory E. W. HANNAH work, good wages. Apply man-|'nto Germany proper. Thus a German 2 ager. Markham: hotel. 3d517} 41 Coblenz may talk directly to a Ger- Licensed WANTED—Work by the day or hour. | 20 13 Berlin. Auctioneer Except in cases of extreme personal necessity, all such calls are supposed to be conflned to the transaction of tmportant. business, and of coufse American army censors “listen in” on every call. This priviiege was given to the Germans of Coblenz because it was found that the sudden and complete interruption of contact. between the two banks of the Rhine caused a great deal of inconvenience and suffering.— Gregory Mason in Qutlook. FOR SALE at City Livery 516 Oak. St. - Phone 531-W. 8d517 WANTED—hemstitching and scal- loping: Mrs. Ella Flyberg Red- land, Ruettell Flats, Crookston, Minn. - Phone” 1099. 104519 WANTED-—Kitchen girl, at Mark- ham hotel. G6tt 1 Sell- Anything Anywhere, and Get Top Prices. Special attention given to farm sales. 206 Minn. Ave., Phone 120W or write E, J. Willits, 218 Beltrami Ave,’ Phone 41. 1213tf { FOR RENT STAHL-JACOBS -Furniture Renovators All work guaranteed. FOR RENT—Two . nicely furnished rooms, 216% Third St. 5d520 ol Nl 5 A S it FOR RENT—Five room cottage, fur- Efi?;fdé frtser'r::tg street, “‘a‘fi‘é’ffi 1 f H Work called for and de- o (: Iy d livered. : -— " ijarioaa o eavy FOR RENT-—2 front rooms, fur- General Repair ished, ; Agplh MG O Datnt Horses ~ Shop = 55 ————————————u— | Just received irom MNorth % 4 811 6th St. LOST AND FOUND Dakota. Also carload of fresh Phfio ng:- 455 ) f ~ cows with calves by side. LOBT—Wednesday, out of auto, be-|________ tween City Livery and Scribner, veterinary grip, containing instru- ments and medicine, Liberal re- ward for prompt return to D, R. Burgess, D, V. M., City Livery, cor- ,ner Third St. and Irvine. 515tf Catarrn Gannci Be Curea with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot 'reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a locel disease, greatly in- fluenced by constitutignal conditions, and in order to cure it’ you must take an Internal remedy. all's Catarrh Medi- cine is taken inf¥rnally and acts thru the blood on the mii¢ous surfaces of the system, Hall's Catarrh Medicine was flrflscrlbrd by ane of the best physicians” n this country ‘for years. It is com- posed of some of the best tonics known, combined with some of the best blood puriflers. The perfect combination of the ingredients in Hall's Catarrh Medi- cine is what produces such wonderful results in catarrhal conditions.” Send for testimonials, free. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props., Toledo, O. All Druggists. e, Hall's Fumily Pills for constipation. SNAPS! 3 . Well improved 108 acre farm ou railroad, side track “on land. 20 acres field, some meadow, small fruit, plum trees. $8,000, one half cash or will trade for small house in Bemidji. Fine modern six room house, screened porch and garage, $3,000. Liberal terms. i A complete five.room Bungalow modern cottagey good location, $3000, part cashs,. 3 Six room house, 81x140 lot; $22.00 down and $22.00 per month fo{ one hundred months, no inter-. est. Wanted to buy a six room mod- ern house. - = For sale Irish Cobbler seed po- tatoes. Liberty bonds taken as cash. GEORGE H. FRENCH....Phone 93 J. P. LAHR Phone 328 Markbam: Hotel Building E are quali- vv fied to carry out the in- structions of those who employ us be- cause of our wide experience and be- cause of our thor- oughly modern equipment. Our service is efficient and courteous and we are fair in all | our business depl- M. E. IBERTSON Funeral Director-and Licensed Embalmer PICTURE FRAMING A SPECIALTY Phone 317-W and 317-R 405 Beltrami Avenue BEMIDJI, MINN. Certified Milk The Miracle of Milk DRINKING YOUR WAY TO HEALTH Did you know that MILK is the greatest unpatented medicine, a truly scientific cure-all, a Jegitimate panacea for the congquest of more diseases that can be genuinely accredited to any other heal- ing agent known to man? These are strong statements, but milk is a strong fluid, a life-giving, strength-building food medicine for the ailing adult as well as the helpless babe. Here’s a report of the analysis of our milk, direct from the lab- oratory of the Board of Health at Minneapolis. Read it. It speaks for itself. We are proud of it. Remember too, that it costs no more to drink milk from our alfalfa sunny farm than ordin- ary milk. CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS. Bacteriological Laboratory MILK ANALYSIS . BOARD OF HEALTH I Date, > May 9, 1919 W. G. SCHROEDER Location, Bemidji, Minn., ' Inspected Bacteria per C. C. of Milk 2000. Reported, May 13, 1919. - Name Butter Fat, 3.70 per cent. E. A. Woodworth, Bacteriologist. X o In the |they carry on the business today, not ™ _.;_ Defective