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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-07-28
FORMER CANDIDATE I !.
FOR PRESID GACX :;:.!!!!!! y: Is :
INFAV0R0F LEAGUE.
NTH SLIGHT CHANGE.
Historical ti Society
(By United Press)

Washington, July 28.-Hon. Charles E. Hughes, noted
lawyer, who resigned United States supreme
court Justice when he became republican candidate for the
letter Senator Frederick Hale of Maine
public today declared in favor of the league of nations
but maintained that certain resolutions and interpretations to
the necessary protect American interests
The interpretive reservations suggested by Hughes
IT, 'one-That nation after giving years notice
ofxithdrawal shall be member of the league,
despite charge Of non-ful6ent of international
providing the withdrawal would release the
r power from any debt liability
Two-That questions relating immigration
import duties, when they do not affect international
engagement should be regarded matters Of domestic
policy and within the jurisdiction of the league.
Three-That the United States, under article Twen-
ty-one (referng the Monroe Doctrine) does
lnqush any of its traditional attitude toward purely Am
ercan questions and that the United States may prevent
acquisition by nonAmericans Of territory control in
the western hemisphere.
Four-That the United States under article Ten,
enan does not obligation to employ its army
navy in any expedition unauthorized by congress-"
The letter written by Hughes in response to a COM
nuncation from Senator Hale.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-07-28
HUGE PROJECT FOR 81
DRAINING RED LAKE
i BASIN IS REPORTED
u. S. Engineer Makes Prelim.
mary Survey Of Lands
to Be Affected.


Congressman Knutson has written
to Auditor A. u. Johnson of Beltrami
county that the preliminary exam
ination and@survey of the Red Lake
and Red Lake river from the outlet
to the junction Of the Red River OF
the North at Grand Forks, has been
submitted by the chief engineer to
the secretary. of war.
The work; was done with the view
of draining all the territory in the
Red Lake basin.
The cost Of the drainage is es-
timated at $779,300, and would cost
$4,000 per year to maintain.
The cost Of construction is esti'
mated as follows: ..
>. Water pqwer-$24o,ooo. .
Indian lands-$236,80O.
Lands outside-$348,500.
Municipal water supply $4,000.
Government navigation-$1 1000.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-07-28
234975 U.S.. SOLDIERS
ARE STILL IN EUROPE

Washington, July 2S.-Progress
of rehabilitation is announced as
follows:
Officers and men discharged to
date 3,02S,4S7; sailed for United
States from Europe since November
II last, 1,7G7,327; estimated
strength of army July %, 704,S45,
Of whom only 234,975 were in Eu-
rope, $4,000 at sea Ell route home
and $4,000 in United States; en-
listments, 87,289.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-07-28
BEMIDU BAND HOLDS
OUTING AT POINT

The outing of the Bemidji band
at Diamond Point Sunday was a
pleasureable affair, the band men,
bers and their families taking picnic
lunch and spending the day. Sew
eral not members of the band
joined in the days observance by
taking their dinner and participant
ing in the spread.
In the afternoon the band gave
a concert, at which a large number
Of Bemidji residents and many from
other Minnesota points and, distant
states were. present. One of the
features Of the" day was the casting
exhibition given by. Mr.. and. Mrs.
d. S. Mitchell, experts with the line.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-07-28
MINNESOTA SUMNER RESORTS
!. ARE MAKING RAPID STRIDES

Rapid strides have been made and
are being made in the development
of Minnesota summer resorts this
season, and tourists coming to this
state on their annual vacation next
year will find Minnesota better
equipped than ever before to accom-
modate them.
{ With the State of Minnesota Off
cially interested in 1'le exploitation
of natural resources, and cG-operat-
ing to the fullest extent with the
Ten Thousand Lakes of Minnesota
association, an extensive c"mpaign
OF publicity has begun to bear fruit
Probably never Defore-at least
not since the beginning of the world
~War-have so many visitors sougn1
M1nnesota's recreationAl advantage:
as'are here this summer. Long trains
Of automobiles traveling-oMer Min
nesota's arterial highways bear Il.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-07-28
AUTO TOURISTS CAMP
AT DIAMOND POINT

Diamond Point is becoming a
Mecca for auto tourists who have
camping outfits along with them.
and thus far this season % have
camped, each for several days be-
fore leaving according to p. r. Pc
terson, in charge of the point park
States represented by the tourists
are Oklahoma, Iowa, North Dakota,
Montana and Nebraska. as we'll as
minnesota. The park is growing in
constant favor with Bemidji people
and for the reason it is more attrac-
tive than ever, with many added fac
ilities and several marked improve
ments.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-07-28
sISALI TWINE SUBSTITUTE

Fargo, N. D., July 2s.-The inven-
ton Of paper twine, not only strong
er than the Mexican sisal binder
twine, but "practically everlasting
will in another year relieve the bind
er twine market that has advanced
800 per cent, according to A. B.
Clancy, local manager of the Inter
national, Harvester company. Higher
prices on farm machinery may be
expected, though, according to the
same authority
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-07-28
RECEPTION TONIGHT.

There will be a reception tonight
in the basement of the Presbyterian
church in honor Of Rev. s. e. P.
White. Rev. White has just re-
turned from duty with the Y. NJ. C.
A. overseas and is spending a few
days with friends in Bemidji before
returning to his home in Longmont,
Colo. He will leave the city Tues
day night .-. =. -s.1 A.. - -. 4 ,-.. =,
Everyone is invited to attend the
reception tonight and although Rev.
White will be mere but short time
this will give them an opportunity
to meet and talk with the former
pastor Of the church here.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-07-28
BOY STOCK JUDGES
(Bv United Press J

Devils Lake, N. D., July 28-Two
stock judging contests, one for boys
and the other for adults will be feat
ures of the summer meeting of the
North Dakota dairymen's and Butter
makers association here today. Be-
sides J. J. Osternaus, state dairy COM
missioner, there will be speakers of
national reputation in the dairy busi-
ness. Producers and manufacturers
will battle out their differences on
the baseball diamond.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-07-28
FARMER CLUBS
SHOW ACTIVITY. ! | y !" !.
In COMMUNITY ! Y.
DEVEL0PME;N I
Potato. Fields Highly Com
mended By State Certifi-
cation Inspectors. - 80 :.
MUCH INTEREST SHOWN
IN, COMMUNITY MARKET
Farmers and Business Men
is. ~. Will Meet Wednesday :.
and Discuss Project. $500. -

More interest than he had sup
posed would be manifest on the part
of farmers in the community market
meeting in Bemidji, Wednesday has
been discovered by A. w. Aamodt
southern Beltrami county agricui-
tural agent, and there is every rea-
son to believe that the gathering OF
farmers and business men will be
largely attended. lie meeting Is. to
discuss the organizing of commun-
ity market, to be conducted in this
j., city, and noted speakers, prominent
in successful markets, will tell OF
what such an institution means to
all concerned. = ~
Inspectors Good Work.
The state potato inspectors OF the
certifcation board, at work in
southern Beltrami county, are-ep-
timistic over what they have seen
in the line of potato crops: Mr.. Cop
pin has inspected about 80 fields in
the. vicinity of ,Pinewood and ,Solway
and he will finish in day or two.
DMr Protesting : is working near
Hines and Blackduck,. and: bOthsre
< port mostof the fields are e-smafing 9
splendid showing g. Nearly all have
passed certifcation, and any who
desire their fields to be inspected for
certification should lose no time in
notifying Mr.. Aamodt. = !: -,
Bad Roads Drawback. -
Bad roads and Washouts prevented
a larger attendance at the Waskish
picnic Saturday, but fully 100 set
tiers were there: The outing sWaf
held in the picnic grove, Sand among
those present were Mrt and Mrs.
Aamodt, A.. J. MCGUIRE Of the uni
2versity farm, who spoke on dairyng.
: Miss Creelman OF the university
farm II ONE demonstrate service,
gaves;a fine talk on. health. Mr..
& TAamotit talked on cooperation and
turned to the Importance of securing 6
pure bred sires for stock. He also
spoke of the value of farmers Or
ganizations.
r In: an interview Mr.. Aamodt
stated that three farmers clubs had
been organized since last spring and
that each was doing something
worth while for the benefit of their
communities.
The Waskish club was interested
in a community picnic, the Red
Lake farmers have purchased a fine
! Holstein sire and the Birch Island
farmers have organized forest fire
guard.
Kitchi farmers secured large
quantity of corrosive sublimate for
treating potatoes for bugs this
spring and they also bought large
quantities of seed for various
growths. Their treatment of potato
bugs has had the desired results.
hammers Club Meets.
The hammers farmers club met
Sunday at Joe Hallan's farm and a
feature was the serving of big din
ner by the wives of the members
Agricultural Director Aamodt was
present. An informal discussion on
potatoes. marketing and organiza-
tion took place and tour was made
of a large potato field where Mr.:
Aamodt discussed diseases, varieties
and certifc alton.
Next Saturday at the grove. in
Hines, two miles west, the Commun-
,,ity band will hold picnic and
there will be program of interest
ing events and sports.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-07-28

cense tags from all parts Of the
United States and Canada and the
citizens of 7Minnesota's lake owns
are beginning to realize how these
numbers will multiply as the pub
licity highways are improved under
the Babcock plan. -.
In many parts of the state almost
all resort accommodations were re-
served far in. advance this season
but Minnesota has put forth every
effort to satisfy rather than disap'
point her guests who came TITAN.
nounced, and it is not likely that
many went away disappointed.
The growth of this enterprise
however, has demonstrated the ne
nessity for greater accommodations
and many resort owners now are
making plans to expand. New lake
| (COnfinned on Pare 4)
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-07-28
PACIFIC COAST OIL :
It. PROBE ASKED TODAY
(By United Press.

Washington, July 2S.-1nvestiga-
ton of operations of Pacific coast
oil companies by the federal trade
commission. is provided in a senate
resolution introduced today by Sen
ator Poindexter of Washington.
The resolution requests every
phase of the oil business, both pro-
ducing and marketing. be gone into
with particular reference to fuel
oils.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-07-28
"OWN YOUR OWN HOME"
CAMPAIGN IN ST. PAUL
(Rv United PesS)

St. Paul, Minn., July 28.-Scores
of new homes have been started in
St. Paul during the Gown Your
home" campaign which will end this
week. The St. Paul committee plans
a whirlwind finish including a big
parade.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-07-28
BAPTlsTs TO MEET:
(By United Press

=, Minneapolis, Mimi, July 2s:-Am-
ericanization work and missions. are
the principal subjects Of the Twenty
first Annual Summer Assembly of
the Minnesota Babtist association at
Mound, Lake Minnetonka, this week.
Leading Baptists of the country are
the lecturers and speakers at the con-
vention. There is an unusually large
attendance at the assembly. It will
close August H. 2Ss.z y st =;
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-07-28
COX RECEIVES REPORT
! OF FOREST BLAZE
(By United Press.

St. Paul, July 2S.-Reports of
forest fire near Grand Marias, Cook
county, was received by the state
forester today. No details were
given and State Forester Cox started
an investigation determine the ex-
tent.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-07-28
AMERICAN BOY IS 81: Z. "A
RELEASED ON RANSOM
lBy United Pressl

Washington. July 28.-Philip
Thompson, an American boy, has
heen released by Mexican bandits up
on payment of $1,000 pesos. The lad
was captured by the bandits thirty
miles from Mexico City. The Mexi-
can government has been advised Of
the payment of the ransom.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-07-28
RACE RIOTS BREAK
IN CHICAGO QUARTERS
(By United Press. }

Chicago, July 2S.-Race rioting
Eere today has subsided into guerilla
var and extra patrolmen and mount
ed police nave been: ordered to the
"+black belt" to break up sporadic
encounters. ..
The trouble is said to have start
ed when negroes invaded a lake side
beach yesterday, where whites only
are allowed. One negro was killed.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-07-28
WILSON WlLL'CONFER
r. BEFORESTARTlNG TOUR
(Ry IJnited} Press. J

Washington, July 2S.-Before
starting his tour of the United
States, the president will probably
have conferences with democratic
leaders OF both senate and house; to
advise with him regarding import
ant pending legislation.
The presidents departure is now
looked for about " ednesday of next
week.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-07-28
AGED MAN PASSES.

The body of Gus Gintzelke, aged
II years, who died at the hospital,
has been taken to Shevlin for inter-
ment. Death was caused by a gen.,
eral breakdown. He was native Of
Sweden, and all his relatives are in
that country, So far :: as can be
learned.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-07-28
MISS CALLAHAN IN CITY.

Miss 4. l.. Callihan. secretary of
the Bemidji Townsite and Improve
ment company, St. Paul, is in Be-
,nidji looking after business matters
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-07-28
ATTORNEY MAKES CALL,

J. G. Shoemaker of Des Moines, a
prominent attorney of that city, was
caller at The Pioneer office today.
He is spending several days at state
park, Lake Itasca.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1919-12-19

ankind, to become my wife," and as
Rhoda extended her hand he covered
1t with kisses and pressed it to his
happy, happy heart.
"If there was a mistletoe here l
would march you two promptly under
it," threatened Mrs. Bruce, immersed
In thrilling joy and gratitude.
There shall be one before Christ
mas morning arrives" cried Doctor
Merritt in tones that rang out like
cheer. Come, Bruce, you and 1 on
hunt for Santa Claus and the choicest
gifts he can bestow, OH nowhere in
the world, and never to any others,
has there come a happier, merrier
Christmas than the one we shall cele-
brate!'
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1919-12-19

back when Harold Bruce had come
home from the funeral of his mother.
bringing with him a wistful-eyed, sad
faced mite Of girl.
Laura he said TO his wife, this is
Rhoda Marsh, poor orphan child
whom my mother adopted. who has
given her the tenderest care to the last
hour of her life and was a blessing to
her old age. She is left without
home. Should we give her one?"
I'VE should, and we shall" came the
quick reply, as Mrs Bruce gazed into
the earnest longing eyes of the girl of
fourteen, and read there truth and in.
nocence and soulful appeal to all
that was maternal and sympathizing
in her nature.
1t proved to be wise and fortuitous
choice. As the children came along
Rhoda proved TO them true and low
ing sister, nurse and friend.
Then came test of the fidelity and
self-sacritice of the girl just merging
into young womanhood. Both of the
children were taken down with a dan
gerous contagious malady. The house
was quarantined. RhOda braved the
perils of infection. Day and night she
was the constant attendant of Don
and Eta. She found so sure a loving
place in the hearts of those she had
benefited, that her eyes beamed with
JOY and happiness whenever she was
IN their presence.
The physician who attended the
children was Albion Merritt He had
entered the profession the protege Of a
wealthy man, and had acquired a
clientele of prominence and large
income. 1t was when the little ones
were convalescent that he had come to
Mr.. Bruce. who was close personal
friend.
Bruce" he said. ~ cannot find
words 10 express my admiration and
respect, yes, and something deeper. for
that sweet little heroine, Rhoda. whose
studious care Of the children, far more
than my ministrations. is responsible
for their recovery"
YES" answered Mr.. Bruce with
genuine fervor in his tones, "she is q
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1919-12-19

and peace to all those who are dear to
her!" in gently reverent tone con-
tinued Doctor Merritt, and with SUI
preme satisfaction the young physician
viewed the five reunited ones in
maze of embraces, kisses and tears.
Rhoda, clinging to Mrs. Bruce, hid her
face in modest confusion, as Doctor
Merritt recited her brave battle
against the elements in a great storm
upon battered raft until she had
brought the children to safety.
But you, Doctor Merritt?" pro-
pounded Mrs. Bruce wonderingly-
how came you to be at Fair Villa?"
II arrived there after the disaster"
was the reply. II had gone there on a
specific mission, later executed, to ask
our peerless Rhoda, queen of all wom-
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1919-12-19
Sleigh
bells
peal with
merry jingle.
church bells set


church bells set
the air a,tnsle. while
with there the door
bells minSe ina syncopa,ed
score There's the sound of happy
greeting as acquaintAnces
are meeting: there's the knell
Of Christmas fleeing rs the clocks
strike 'er and Ter: Johnnie trumpet's
shriekina shrilly. Philips drum and
ffe's no, still: he makes A,,emp, to drown
6u, lily sounds Of guns tina, outside roar.
There's the squeak of riollie's dolly. and dhs
quawNk Of Dollie' Apolly. and the screams Of
laughter jolly from this happy liule
-four. But above all Christmas noises
made by little girls and boys is one that
better than Ail toys is: more good
cheer it holds
IN
store
IT'S
the
sound
of mother pitchin' things
about out in the kitchen
as she calls (she knows
we're iichin') Come to
ddnnerp throsh the door
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1919-12-19

:: !: !: !: s: !: :: s: !: !.
HHlEWASNH home were pulled down
denizens, Harold Bruce
and his wife, Laura, sat. They were
awaiting the arrival of a taxiCab or.
dered In time to catch an evening train
for the South. Both were somber-
faced and wearied of mien. They had
not spoken for some time, for it was
situation where words meant nothing.
The wife never lifted her tear-stained
eyes, the husband wore a set expires.
sion upon his face as though exerting
the utmost will power to repress the
poignant emotion which consumed him.
without, joyous shouts echoed, the
sound of merry sleigh bells tinctured
the air with Christmas eve fervor, and
the contrast of this long-anticipated
holiday presentation with what they
had hoped and planned for, wrenChed
their souls to the point of anguish.
Their lives desolated beyond repair,
poignant memories ever present. they
scarce dared to rest their glance upon
the portraits of two smiling happy
faces looking down from a heavily
framed picture, for only that morning
they had received the terrible news
that the originals, their only chill
dren, Don, aged six. and Eta, two
years his Junior, had been victims,
with many Others Of a disaster by
cyclone and food that had devastated
the district where they had their VIM
ter home In Florida.
All they knew was that the pretty
bungalow and many others, with their
occupants, had been swept away, and
hundreds were said to have persisted,
and no word had been received as to
the fate of their two little ones nor of
Rhoda Marsh, who had them in Charge.
Rhoda Marsh had come into their
thoughts almost as frequently as little
Etta and her brother. Each recalled
that II was Christmas eve four years
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1919-12-19
Tobacco Habit
Dangerous

says Doctor Conner. formerly OF
Johns Hopkins hospital. Thou
sands OF men suffering from fatal
diseases would be In perfect health
to-day were II not for the deadly
drug Nicotine. Stop the habit now
before it's too late. It's a simple
process to rid yourself OF the to-
baceo habit In any form. Just 90
to any up-to-date drug store and
get some Nicotol tablets; take
them as directed and 10: the per-
nicious habit quickly vanishes.
Druggists refund the money IL thew
fail. Be sure to read large and IN
teresting announcement by Doctor
Connor soon to appear In this pa
per. 1t tells of the danger of nico-
tine poisoning and how TO avoid II.
In the meantime try Nicotol tab
let's: you will be surprised at the
result. Nicotol is sold by druggists
everywhere under an iron-cIad
money-back guarantee. Your drug
ISL has II or can get Il for you
rom any wholesale druggist.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1919-12-19
Our
OtrrtHtntaH
TA b.
EUP RALPH HAMILTON
'opyrlght. lel9. By western Newspaper Unl

HE shades of the pretty
home were pulled down
and the gloom of dusk
was allevlated by one
light only in the room
where the mourning
denizens, Harold Bruce
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-09-08
PASSAGE OF CURRY BILL
PLEASES COMMISSIONERS

Commissioner R. S. Mcdonald IS
wearing a broad smile today, in con-
sequence of the passage of the
Curry railroad bill, and incidentally
he is smoking new pipe and pos
sesses a new tobacco pouch, the
gifts of two Of his friends who
almost lost considerable money on
the congressional action. 49,.
1t came about this way: Mac"
was so sure the bill would be ap-
proved without delay, that he of
fered to bet substantial sum that
Congress would act favorably on
the measure before the close of the
present session, early in December.
and he almost secured a couple of
takers. The pipe and tobacco pouch
were presented to him as an appre-
citation of his good Judgment and
answering optimism.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-09-08
BRINGS
FEW TO NENANA
FROM UP YUKON

The steamer Alaska reached port
early yesterday morning from Daw-
son, bringing a number of pass
engers for Nenana, several sacks
of second class mail and a small
quantity of freight which came in
by way Of the upper Yukon. Sew
enty-five tons of various commodi-
ties were unloaded for the Alaskan
Engineering commission, and after
the discharge of this cargo and some
for local merchants, the boat pro-
ceeded to Fairbanks.
The passengers disembarking at
Nenana were: Misses Myrtle and
Fern Rose, F. CHASER, Arthur eau
det, Roy Meyer, ". H. Straight,
N. B. Summers, Mrs. A. H. Lane
Those in transit to Fairbanks were
George Preston, Mrs. Preston, Eli
Dumont, W. S. Duncomb.
The passengers boarding the
steamer at Nenana, for Fairbanks,
were: Mrs. Lars Perssen, Tony L.
Hagen, DR.. and Mrs. NJ. F. Hall,
Pete Zorich, Joe Jerman, S. B.
Bridel, J. L. Large.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-09-08
CHAIRMAN MEARS
TO STATE PLANS

In a statement made at Fairbanks
Saturday evening. Chairman Mears
said that he would make known
the Interior plans of the commits
sion after he had returned to Ne
mana and conferred with Engineer
in Charge Fred'k D. Browne. He
said further that the number of
men to be retained on the payrolls
probably would depend largely upon
the supplies which Mr. Browne has
available. If the bill passes in its
original form and supplies are to
be had, he intimated that work
would be pushed on an enlarged
scale, greater than has been hereto