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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-04-22

to this board the entire task Of reed
ucating and placing in employment the
discharged soldiers, sailors and ma
rines who have been so disabled.
Schools Found Ready.
I'VE looked about us, first of all, for
facilities where this matter Of edu-
cation might be settled. Did we build
schools? We did not. We found that
in the United States there were $780,
0OO. 900 worth Of school facilities, and
that there was not a principal nor an
instructor in any school who was not
eager to take up his share of re-edu-
eating a disabled soldier. In addition.
shops and factories, offices and farms,
all over the country offered us their
facilities without stint.
GAS soon as the man lands in de-
barkation hospital over here we have
agents who 60 to him and put the
proposition before him clearly. He
is shown that he must not be down.
hearted. that he has the backing OF
1OOOOO.O00 people, and that on his
shoulders alone rests the responsibility
for making his life success or fall
ure. He Is advised, of course, wherev-
er ii is possible, to 60 back into his
old line Of work, and where that Is not
POSSIBLE. he is asked where his pref
erences lie. Ie is educated according
to his own desires"
Doctor Prosser gave figures showing
the size of the task which the federal
board has before 1t In this matter. 1t
is estimated that about 100000 men
will need the retaining. OF this num-
Der half have been crippled by wounds
and half disabled through illness.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-04-22
ANCIENT SHIP WAS WONDER
There Were Baths, Gardens and =
Gymnasium Aboard Old
Greek Vessel.

Boston. NASSAU ancient Syracu-
san ship--a Greek Mauretania-tha
carried vast rargneS and had gym
naslun. bath, lounge and gardens
aboard. was described by Prof. W. s.
Ferguson Of Harvard in q lecture here
on Greek economic development.
Professor Ferguson gave a minute
description Of the great ship, the Won
der OF its time He said 1t was Of the
three-dcck type. with 20 banks Of oars,
that required one whole year in build
ing. and which was manned by a crew
of 300 sailors together with 600 ma
rineS. In It's hold 1t could carry no.
600 bushels of wheat, wool, thousands
Of Jars Of salt fish and other food
stuffs. It's cabins were decorated with
elaborate mOSaics, one set of them pic
turing all of the Iiiad. Its chambers
included gymnasium, lounge with
book SHELF" bath provided with so
gallons Of water, stalls for horses,
gardens" or Conservatives. and, in
addition to all these Injuries and ne
cessities, it had equipment and en-
gines Of defense which gave 1t the
character almost Of a ship of war.
In such achievements as these, the
ship having been built at time even
when economic decay had begun to
beset Greece, Professor Ferguson said
he could not avoid the conclusion that
theories Of Greek infantility in eco
nomic development found little sup
port.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-04-22
Easter Plants In Holy Lands,

The lily Of the valley, as spoken Of
in the Bible, is evidently not the flow.
er of that name of the present day,
because 1t does not grow in Palestine.
But the jonquil. the narcissns JON
Quilla, eur lovely white and yellow
spring lilies Of several varieties, ia.
miliarly known as Easter flowers.
grow abundantly in the Valley of Pal
estine. The large anemone, iris and
the water lily are alike native of Pal.
estine and generally believed to be
ineluded under the generic term Of
lily. as used In the Bible. Certain
authorities think that the lily to which
Solomon was compared Is the amaryl-
lis, that glorious bulb with glorious
red and yellow blooms which grows In
the Wales Of Palestine. Longfellow. I
think it is who so beautifully speaks
Of the flowers as STARS that in earth's
armament do glow" 4.
Little wonder that thew are so unanl-
monsiy accepted as the expression of
divine energy permeating the uni
verse and a vivid reminder Of that
dream OF Immortality given to our
Jewish ancestors thousands of wears
ugo as symbolic Of the resurrection or
the body and the soul
.. a------------.-s.---------
Automobiles and gossips are al
ways running people down.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-04-22
LEADS IN WORK
FOR DISABLED
Conference on Rehabilitation
Shows Steps Taken by
United States.
CANADA TAKES LIKE ACTION
Other Allied Countries Leave Rehabi'i'
tation to Private Enterprise-Pros-
ser Explains Scope of Refrain.
ing injured Men.

In its provisions for returning dis
.oIed soldiers to profitable employ
ment. the United States government
leads the world. This fact was brought
out at the Infernu tional Conference on
Rehabilitation held in this city recent
~. 1t was shown that. with the eX'
ception Of Canada, the United States
was the only government that had tax
en- official cognizance Of the nation s
supreme duty to rehabilitate its SOL
diers incapacitated through wounds or
Illness from pursuing their former
means of livelihood.
In an interview. DR.. Charles A. Pros
ser, director Of the federal boaru OF
vocational education, charged with the
work OF retraining the men from the
hospitals, told of the scope Of Amer
icas plans of rehabilitation.
when we took our boys from their
civil jobs and put them into the army
to risk their lives for an ideal. the gov
eminent promised three things to Its
wounded soldiers First, the promise
of physical care was made: then, the
promise Of compensation for injury {:
and lastly. those who came back Grip
pled were pledged the nations honor
that they would he retrained. re-edu'
Gated to assume responsible place In
the economic life Of the country.
Eest Surgeons Engaged.
"For our first promise, we got the
best surgeons possible and shipped
them to France or installed them In
this country in up-tO-date hospitals
with all the appliances that science
could suggest for making we'll again
the sick and the wounded. Men and
women, experts. devoted their whole
time to the problem OF taking care OF
the unfortunate soldiers who found
their way into the hospitals.
For the second promise, we have
the bureau Of compensation and the
bureau of war risk insurance. which
takes care that a disabled man shall
receive pension, and in addition shall
receive insurance according to the size
Of the policy he took out. 1t remains.
now that the war is over, to make good
our third pledge OF occupational re-
Mobilization.
I'm this matter, the United States
found herself Ia little better posi-.
ton than did the governments OF our
allies. While they were busy with
war, private concerns took up the
question Of rehabilitation and are in
general in charge of the problem over
there right now. On the other hand.
In America, there was already organ.
ICED and in operation board which
had been doing the same work for
civilians that the government now
wants done for soldiers. refer to the
federal board Of vocational education
"ln June, 1918. by the vocational re.
hahllitation oct cnasrees tuEaed QYsE
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-04-22
CLAIMS LAND IN LORRAINE
Woman Gave Up Her Possessions
Three Years Ago When - C
Germans Came.

2 Altoona, Pa.--When Germany took
possession Of Alsace-L Lorraine 49 years
ago, Mrs. Franz Esslinger gave up her
possessions rather than submit to Ger
man domination and came to Altoona.
Establishing a stand In the city mar
ket, she has become well, known as
"the market woman"
Now that France has regained her
lost provinces, Mrs. Esslinger has,
through legal channels, presented her
claim to considerable tract OF land
near Strassburg which belonged to the
family and for which she holds the
title papers. If her claim is honored
she will become independently rich.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-04-22

Glen Ray, W. Va.-Clarence Wikel
is "off'' practical jokes for life. He
poked his head through the window
to scare his wife, Thinking him a
burglar, she knocked him unconscious
with a poker.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-04-22
And the Pics Got II.

And the Pigs Got It..
Portland, Ore.-"Cops" threw Jer-
ry Lolics whisky into trough. Jer-
rvs pigs got drunk on it, awakening
the neighborhood crying for water in
the cold gray. dawn Of the morning
After.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-04-22
Japanese Wanted to 1
Make Suicide Certain

d
With a strange, almost de-
moniacal ritual. Kumatro Saka.
motto enueea his life at Los Ange.
les, Cal. -.sEg.4j.
Sakamoto, who came from
Japan ten years ago, suffered
from tuberculosis, He was thir-
ty-nlne years old, but was not
married, and had no friends nor
relatives. He decided to die.
That he might utter no warn
ing cry, he first cut off his
tongue, y ,5* N. 81 {.
That vanity might not stop
the deed, he cut off his, nose.
Then he hacked his throat
with the razor until he dropped
unconscious. >s&}@
When found in his room he
was lying in pool Of blood. He
died six hours later In a hos
...g3 -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-08-01
:sW AT-RATf DRIVE HELD UP
DanviIle, Va, Has. No Funds For
Bounty on Tails

Danville, Va, Aug. 1.-The Dan
vile rat campaign has been post
pcncd for a few weeks, the Guy
health officer discovering that ne
has no funds with which to provide
bo,,nties for rat tails. He must
now wait until the City Counsll
holds another meeting.
The plan is to form IL teams o.
10 bovs each, and to offer three
,,rizas TO these teams killing the
most rats. Individual bounties Oh
cent rat tail will be paid by the
health authorities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-08-01

was recovered yesterday, revealed
the girl died of accidental drown
ing The body was without shoes
stockings or, underwear. $
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-08-01
FREE FIANCE IN TRAGEDY
: n. ~ = - : -. 81
Lester Decker Exonerated of Blame
in Death of Sweetheart.

Paterson, N. j., Aug. 1.-Lester
Deeker,'s2O years old, arrested in
connection with the death of Miss
Mabel Harris, also 20, his sweet
heart, was released from Jail yes
terday.
The girls relatives, as we'll as
county officials, apparently were
convinced her death was an acct
dent.
Miss Harris was drowned in
Pcnpton Lake Sunday night when
Decker's canoe was swept over
dam. SThe youth failed to report
her death until the next afternoon.
Then he said he was lying dcwn in
the canSe resting when the craft
went over the dam.
The autopsy on the body which
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
ADJUSTMENTS
erwin Beds''

Although Irwin Beds," the highly successful farce by Salisbury Field and Margaret Mayor, has been seen in Bir- has by no means lost it's drawing pow CT. for a well filled house greeted the initial performance at the Jefferson last night of an engagement that will end Saturday night and include a matinee Saturday afternoon.
 Nearly every regular theatregoer has seen Twin Beds," and it would be hard to find one who has not enjoyed it's three acts of mirth-provoking situa- tions and it's intimate atmosphere. The attractive way in which it is staged adds charm to the play. which is one of the most amusing that has been pre- sented in recent years. It is not half as naughty as the title would indicate, but nevertheless possesses sufficient piquancy to keep ones attention from wandering.
 What happens when an irascible young husband, weary of his brides apartment house acquaintances, partic- ularly a temperamental Italian tenor moves into another apartment and discovers that the very people he has tried to escape from have been led by willy landlord to move there also must be followed on the stage to be appreciated. A fetching pair of twin beds naturally have a prominent part in the festivities, particularly when the intoxicated tenor stumbles into the wrong apartment and retires with con- siderable difficulty in the bed that was to have been occupied by the young husband when he returned from a ban quet and the presentation of a loving cup to one of his friends.
 The company is quite capable and gives an excellent performance. Miss Josephine Sake, pretty and winsome and altogether satisfying in her negli- gee, Makes Mrs. Blanch Hawkins ar engaging young person and extreme ly feminine, rather frivolous and fond of pleasure. but much in love with her husband, although she does become in- nocently involved in some most embar- rassing situations.
 Auguste Aramino gives a fine char acterization of Signor Monti, the tenor with a strong-minded wife, who man. ages to evade her watchfulnesS and treated the primrose path of dalliance. Miss Antoinette Rochte is again seen in her forceful portrayal of Signora Monti, an Amazonian person, with a poor opinion of men in general and her husband in particular, but deter mined to keep him under her thumb. Herbert Light portrayed MT. Hawkins we'll and Miss Bess Stafford was good as a sophisticated Irish maid with a quick wit and ready tongue. Mar garet. Phillip, and Ten Eyck Clay, as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, March 27.-(Special)-A unique and beautiful plan for memorial izing the men who have died during the war is being inaugurated by the Morton Hardware company and will be taken up by the residents of the dis trict. It is that of planting poppies in various places as a reminder of the dead who lie beneath the poppy fields of France, Belgium and Italy. The idea is taken from the custom that prevails over there when at planting time the farmer sows few poppy seed with his wheat or other grain, which accounts for the prevalence of the flowers on the battlefields.
 The sentiment connected with the bloom of the poppy is widespread and it is certain that the idea of having the blossoms not only In the yards and parks but in spots along the highways will be popular. The local hardware firm will give portion of poppy seed to their customers with circular letter requesting that they be planted in memory of the dead.
 Members of the Civic league adopted the plan of planting poppies and many will be sowed in the flower beds of the park, as well as in yards of mem- berS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
PRIME DUTY IS ID
 ADOPT LEAGUE IS
 FLETCHER'S VIE W
Florida Senator Announces Support of Plan and Urges Prompt Adoption
 of Covenant
By Associated Press

Washington March 27.-Senator Fletch- CT of Florida, democrat, in a statement tonight announced his support of the league of nations plan and declared il should be perfected without delay.
 q believe said Senator Fletcher, "our prime obligation and duty is to adopi such a plan and put it into operation at the earliest possible moment When we consider questions that confront tho peace conference from day to day l am impressed that such a league should pa formed at the outset and many questions, many of them involving details, could well be referred to such league to be dealt with hereafter, in accordance with it's constitution without delaying the trea- ty of peace.
 Regarding the Monroe doctrine senator Fletcher said in his opinion the adop+ tion or the plan would not mean the surrender of that doctrine but instead would mean this country would secure the cooperation of other nations in It's strict adherence and enforcement.
 "Iawlessness and it's causes can be re- moved" said Senator Fletcher An agency can be created through the Jolhs efforts of these nations having com mon purpose and common ideals, ana can be made effective to so deslrapie as end The mighty champion Of such course is the chief executive of thls Foremost republic of the world ana ne will bring back from the counsels or The strongest men now living constitu- iron or plan for such an agency so per fectead that all our people should acclalni ii as the most glorious achievement TOT The good of humanity since the dawn or civilization; the successful culminatioi of all past efforts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
CLUB WOMEN MEET AT ENSLEY CHURCH Reading of 'The BetrOthal" by Mrs. Beecher a
 Feature

The reading of Materlinck's "The Be- trothal." by Mrs Leonard T. Beecher be- fore the clubwomen of Ensley and rep resentatives of the Birmingham clubs
 at the Ensley Highland Presbyterian church yesterday afternoon was an ar
 tistic success from every standpoint.
 Mrs. Beechers reading leaves nothing to be desired and for over an hour the large audience travelled through the ! land of dreams with Mittel and his
 magic cap, and saw only the beautiful. for nothing is ugly in the land of the truth"
 Mrs. Beecher's voice was the good fairy that transported her hearers from the ordinary things of life to the land
 of truth and beauty. They saw the soul of the adolescent youth who was their
 boyish friend seeking happiness in Materlincks "Bluebird," and followed him and the good fairy as they sought his soul mate through the wanderings in his dreams and rejoiced with him as he once more found the greater hap piness in his humble wood cutters cot tage The whole drama as depicted by Mrs. Beecher was as vivid as if given with actors and scenery. The occasion was indeed a most enjoyable one. [ Preceding Mrs. Beechers reading, Mrs R. s. Hickman, president of the Cosmos club, in short address welcomed the guests and Mrs. W. w. Garrett, Jr, in
 few well chosen words presented the reader to the audience.
 Miss Beatrice Tate, a most accom- plished pianist, gave "Cantigne De Amour" UiszD. At the conclusion of the programme little Miss Helen Shehee pre- scented bouquet of pink roses to Mrs. Beecher in behalf of the hostess clubs. A reception was held in the ladies par
 Tor and the punch tables were attractively decorated in the cofors of the clubs, one
 having basket of pink sweet peas ana
 the other a basket of calla lilies. Mrs
 F. G. Cutler and Mrs c. J. Severin pre-
 sided at one table and Mrs $. 5. Helde and Mrs. NJ. A. Mcdowell at the other
 The auditorium was artistically decorated
 with pink and white spring flowers, and |baskets of pink carnations and lilies. Over 300 guests were present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
TELLS HOW HE GOT
 RID OF HIS C0RNS
Well-Known Man Relates Remarkable Experience

"By Georgei I never saw anything ike the effect of that new treatment, Ice-Mint, for removing corns and bring ing quick relief to tired. swollen, ach- ing burning feet. It acted like a miracle in my case" said a well-known man vesterday, in speaking of this discovery which has caused such big stir among corn for years that simply took all the ioy out of life, tried plasters, salves, ether compounds and all of the other dope" that is supposed to do the trlck, but the pestering thing simply would not leave, me. l began to think there was noth1ne on earth that would kill my corn, when finally read about the re- markable results obtained by foot suf- ferers from the use of Ice Mint decid- ed to try it for myself and before hard y realized it my corn came out--root and all-and without causing the least pain or soreness Believe me, it seems mighty good not to be afraid some one is going 10 hit my pet corn--and the relief-well that just seems like Paradise"
 Ice-Mint is pure. e esnow.white. uine Japanese product and is highly ap- preciated by women who wear high heel shoes and by men who stand on their feet all day. It draws the inflammation out of swollen, tired or burning feet and 1oosens hard or soft cornS so they can easily be lifted out with the fingers root and all; besides it imparts such delightful, cooling. soothing sensation selling like wild Fire" here. Try it. Just ask in any drug store for little Mint and give your poor, suffering, tired, aching feet the treat of their lives.
 There is nothing better. or nothing just as good.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
TROY

Troy. Mrach 7.-(Special.)-A communi- ty chorus was organized in Troy Tuesday by Captain Krake, who is directing such work in Montgomery, Selma. Greenville and Troy. At the organization 16 singers were present and work in practice was immediately begun. The officers will be elected at an early date. Captain Krake complimented the chorus on having such a large membership at the beginning and predicted very large chorus and splen- did work for Troy. te
 The Oliver Wiley chapter, D. A. R.. has decided to plant tree on court square for the memorial fountain they intend erecting, in commemoration Of the brave boys who gave their lives for their country on the fields of France As soon as the tree is large enough brass plate will be attached to the tree on which will be instrubed the names of the he roes. Later an avenue of trees may be planted.
 Dr, J. s. Thomas. state high school in- spector and professor of secondary edu- cation at the university, will deliver the commencement address for the Troy High school on the night of May 2S.
 l.. c. Brock of Tallahassee. Fla, is in the city to install the heating apparatus in the Troy High school building. MT. Brock recently installed the heating plant of the state normal dormitory
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
BARONS FROL|C IN SPITE OF BREEHS Snappy Practice Held in the Face of Cool Spring
 Zephyrs

The Barons took the field at Rick wood yesterday and held a stiff work out in the face of driving wind. The cool spring breezes put snap into the men who went through the brisk prac- tice in spirited manner.
 Old Sol beamed merily on Moley's S frolcking colts as they romped around the pasture in reckless abandon, scur- rying hither and thither, stopping, throwing and chasing after the horse hide Today two more practices will be held, one at 10:30 and the other at ? this afternoon.
 Last night Mo1ey was in better hu- nor on account of the change in weather and the Baron pilot chatted gleefully over his prospects for this season. With the arrival of Slapnicka, Duncan and Ellis, the local squad will be almost complete. Comstock, as is his custom, has announced his retire. ment from the game and will prob ably not report here until the season starts.
 The Barons hope to get two or three good men from the Pittsburg club, but Moley refuses to hand out any informa- ton on the subject.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28

Everybody knows the mission Tlie Stones Cake Princess has to perform this week and next in this glorious little world of ours, and no more ques tions are asked. Mention of Stones Cake Princess brings to mind the Stone Baking Company and it's deli- cious butter-made cake.
 The Stones Cake Princess visits va rious sections of this city every day, giving brand new one-dollar bills to all wise hopsekeepers who have a fresh Stones Cake on hand when the charming Stones Cake Princess calls
 WHY YOU SHOULD USE STONES
 CAKE
 Because Stones Cake is pure food, baked in a spotlessly clean, sunlit bakery, marketed in sanitary pack age, protecting the cake from impuri- ties from without and retaining all it's delicious flavors and freshness right from the white tile ovens to you. Be- cause Stones Cake are made with pure butter, the finest of selected eggs, and plenty of them, insuring a moistness and home made flavor that is only ob- tained when pure ingredients and clean methods are used, and the cost less than you can bake them at home. Each cake costs 12s cents; buy two.
 Following are those who received dollar bill for having Stones Cakes in their homes when the Stones Cake Princess called: First avenue: Mrs. l. A. Scale, 4s15 1st ave; Mrs. Cora Cum ningham. 7220 1st ave-; Mrs. c. N. Worthington, 1900 1st ave-; Mrs. J. L.. Adams. 72O0 1st ave; Mrs. F. T.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
GERARD

Girard, March 27.-(Special )-Rus- sell county circuit court is in session at Scale this week, with Judge J. $. Will Hams of Clayton on the bench. A very heavy docket was on for this term. especially numerous being the cases for violations of the prohibition laws.
 Next week is criminal week of the court and the sheriff and his deputies have already been busy in this city summoning special juries for a number of capital cases and the witnesses con nected with them.
 A small boy, named c. J. Tant, II years old, has been missing from the home of his mother here for the past three weeks and all efforts to find trace of him have proved fruitless. His mother. who is a widow, is very much alarmed about the boy, fearing he may have met foul play or fallen in the river and drowned.