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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-05

abraham Lincoln WAS presented %
very large audience at the Nineitfhh
Century club on Wednesday afternoon
when Mrs. Fairfax Proudht Nalkup
gave such an excellent reading 81 tne
prinkWater play that her hearers
seemed 10 really see and know that
most wonderful Of all figures in Ameri-
can history around whom the play Is
written.
Tho play. which is most unusual
one. is in six episodes, each introduced
bv a Chrunicler, who in verse, sets the
scene.
The first episode introduces Lincoln
In his home receiving the offer OF the
candidacy for the presidency from the
committee sent from the Chicago con-
vention, the scene closing with ms ac-
Ceptance.
The second episode shows him ms the
president. pictured as he is best known
with the familiar beard, the ever pres
ent top hat filled with papers, giving
his answer to the emissaries from the
South asking for the withdrawal OF
troops from Fort Sumpter. The loyalty
of Seward is tested and the decision
made by Lincoln to face the Civil war
which must follow his refusal to with
! draw the troops
In the third episode a glimpse is
! given of two WELL drawn characters,
| the woman who, though not believing
| in war, is sim loyal to her country and
| has given a son who has made the SUI
preme sacrifice, sharply contrasted with
| the woman who. while crying aloud for
| the blood of the Southerners and pro-
| claiming the need for sacrifices, has
herself sacrificed nothing and has kept
her husband safely at home among the
| profiteers reaping a rich harvest from
the war. In this scene LinColn's love
for the South as part of the great
| United States and his sorrow over the
| necessity for continued warfare are
| brought out.
an the fourth episode Lincoln takes
upon himself the responsibility for the
signing of the emancipation proclama
ton.
The fifth episode the surrender o
Lee at Appomatox farm and the sixth
the assassination at the Ford theater
dramatically pictured
The dramatic critics agree that "Ab
raham Lincoln" is the great play o
the hour both in England and in thi
country. They also agree that it wa
left for an Englshman to bring to tn,
stage this wonderful character, be
cause of the fact that the very great
ness of Lincoln made every American
playwright feel that he could never d.
Justice to a subject so big and so clos
to the hearts of the people. ...
Mrs, Walkup gave so much feeling t
the reading Of the lines of the play tina
she made the characters live, while tn
two chroniclers, Harrison Crofford an,
Or. c. j. Washington, brought to tn
Introduction of each episode peFfec
meditation of voice and understanding
of the desired scene, while the fina
artistic effect was produced by the ex
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-05
IS DECLARE SIEGE
War ON REFORM
Raise Issue Every Time
Drys Ask for Funds.

SHINGTON. March 5.-Sioge
re against The prohibition enforce
act has been inaugurated by wet
,ers Of The house.
ugh repulsed Thursday, 254 to Sc,
initial attack, In the form OF
Iht-out repeal provision. offered by
sentative Eagan, Democrat, New
y, as arideR to the legislative, ex-
e and judicial appropriation bill,
Elntiprohibitionists told tho house
planned to raise the issue again
z the consideration Of every bill
comes up appropriating funds for
cement of the prohibition amend
move Of the house antiprohibi-
Is came Unexpectedly during con-
|ation Of an appropriation Of 81 :
10 for prohibition enforcement
Speaker Gillett had refused to
lin the point OF order against the
III provision, raised by Represen-
y Garrett, Democrat, Tennessee,
ffdet ana its allied motion to elm
the enforcement appropriation
voted down overwhelmingly;
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-05
ISSUE FOR POLITICS
/. GOV. EDWARDS SAYS

|W YORK, March 5.-Gov. Ed
IS .of New Jersey, who has declared
|en the federal prohibition amend
was acclaimed last night as the
3 president of the United States
Numbers of the Tammany Osceola
|Mhom he addressed on the Liquor
Bon"
his speech to the Tammanyites,
Edwards said ut is a pity that
ftr1or issue is to remain in politics.
|sTesult, he added, had been actu-
determined /, by the eighteenth
|dlnent and the Volstead act, "the
|kr fool bills ever passed by con-
BE issue will be presented every
L years" he continued, land every
Rtla&e for congress will be compelled
like known his Interpretation of the
Some persons would have us be-
Chat the so-called dignity of the
Il nDlitica parties make it inadvis-
flor either of said parties to include
IS platform any reference whatso+
% what is commonly known. as
3iquor question:
Notwithstanding the opinion of Mr..
10 aAnd the Antisaloon league, it is
5ouyiction that the Democratic par
h | listen to the people and will in
Ia its platform a provision acn-'
n the right Of personal liberty and
determination and assume full and
b. protection against luruhc.. tam
Ia with the constitution!
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-05

A large revival will begin Sunday at
st. Johns Methodist church, Peabody
avenue and Bellevue boulevard, rnder
the leadership of Dr.. II. C. Morrison,
of Louisville KY, the well-known evan
gelst and minister, to continue two
weeks, The church is cooperating
heartily with other Protestant churches
in the city in the Memphis simultane-
Gus revival campaign which opens Sun
day, March u, but in order to secure
DR., Morrison, whose services have been
sought for several months had to be-
gin the, revival services at st. Johns
church two weeks earlier than, the
simultaneous campaign.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-05

To Fortify the System Against Colds,
Grip and Influenza
take GROVES TASTELESS Chill
TONIC. 1t Purifies and Enriches the
Blood It Builds up and Strengthens
the Whole System. 1t Fortifies the
System Against Colds, Grip and Influ-
enZa. Price Goo. adv.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-09-10
FAIR EXHIBITS
ANDFEATURES.
Will ATTRACT
LLARCECR0WD|s'
Merchants Preparing for Visit
or. From Every Part of
Northwest Section
SPORTS PROGRAM TO
VI PROVIDE FEATURES
Farmers' Clubs Booths Will
Attract Keen Competition
= al Among Entrants

Products which won for Beltrami
county high honors at the state fair
this week will be displayed at the
COUNTY fair next week and this fact
alone promises that one of the best
line of exhibits. ever shown In Bemid-
il will be displayed at this time.
Farmers clubs are entering dis
plays Of the products gathered in
their vicinity, and each will main
tain a, booth in 1.-The agricultural
building: Competition is sure to be
keen among these entrants. :: Each
booth will contain complete dis
play of farm products including but
ter canned fruits, jellies, ETC., and
in this part of the work the women
are taking much interest. Judging
will be madesaccording to set sched-
ule and according to completeness Of
the display.
;Bemidji merchants are preparing
for visitors from all sections of the
northwest and urge that the visitors
watch for exceptional bargains which
will be offered. lat this time.
: Free acts have been provided for
general entertainment and in addi-
ton to this the Juvenile band will
furnish music daily. The program of
\ ~ CONTINUED on Page 12)
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-09-10
HARDING ADDRESSES
NEGRO BAPTISTS AT
MARION HOME TODAY
Cites Progress of Negro Since
Abolition of Slavery and
Close of Civil War
(By United .Press)

Marion, Ohio, Sept. 10. (By Ray
mond Clapper. )-"America will give
the negro the justice that Abraham
Lincoln would have prayed for" Sen
ator Warren G. Harding declared, de-
crying mob violence in an address to
a delegation Of negro Baptists on the
front porch Of his home, in which
he cited the progress of the negro
since the abolition of slavery.
Harding said it was because Of
merit and worth and not by agita-
ton and revolt against American in
situations. He compared the order
ly progress of the negro in America
to the Bolsheviks of Russia and warn
ed against what, as he described, was
a tendency to view the government as
a something for nothing" institu-
ton.
Henry Lincoln Johnson, republican
national committeeman for Georgia,
was spokesman for the delegation.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-09-10
SCOUT CAR ON
HIGHWAY TRIP
ARRIVES HERE
this MORNING
Manager Pierson and Family
Make Short Stop in Bemidji
to Confer With Unit
TRAVELS OVER NEW
SCENIC HIGHWAY ROUTE
Bemidji Will Be Given Special
Advertising in Southern .
States This Winter
TRAVELS OVER NEW
SCENIC HIGHWAY ROUTE

Scout car No. OF the Mississippi
River Scenic highway, en- route on a
. ctr mile demonstration and organ
.~AIin trip between Port Arthur.
Tea, on the gulf of Mexico to Port
Canada, on Lake Superior,
and Winnipeg, Man, paused in Be-
midi today, while the pilot, General
Manager Truman Pierson of St. Louis
conferred with officials of the local
unit of the Scenic Highway. From
here the car will go to Winnipeg maxi
ing stops at CrOokston and Grand
Forks and investigating road condi-
lions along the way.
The scout car carries banner with
names Of the important points on the
highway emblazoned on it in silver
letters Among these names is found
Bemidji in a very prominent place
and as thousands Of people in all
Continued on Page 12)
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-09-10
FAIR BOOSTERS MAKE
AUTO TOUR ON SUNDAY
Especial to PiOneer)


Bagley, Sept. 1O.-A large num-
Der of automobiles laden with Bag
ley's fifteen piece band and many
boosters will form early Sunday
morning for a tour thru the northern
half of Clearwater county to adver-
tise the coming Clearwater county
fair. Many car owners have signified
their intention OF. making the trip
and the Indications point to an en-
joyable time.
Thoce who are to make the trip
will bring their lunch and picnic
dinner will be enjoyed at Clearbrook.
The Clearbrook people will furnish
the boosters hot coffee and butter
milk when they arrive at that place.
The itinerary has been so arrang-
ed as to allow the boosters to enjoy
real interesting game Of baseball
at Gonvick. when Clearbrook and
Gonvick will play their final game
Of the year. Both teams have been
reinforced for the combat and the
boosters VIII. be assured fast game.
Speakers will tell the various cit
les visited about The coming fair at
Bagley and the band. will play at
each stop. livery auto owner is urg-
ed to take part in the run and help
boost the fair and the county.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-09-10
INDIANA WOMEN MUST
STATE ACE AT POLLS
(By United Press.)

indianapolis, Sept. 10. - Women
voting in Indiana primaries and cleo
tions will have to give a definite age
or their vote will be disqualified, ac-
cording to ruling made public today
by the state board Of election COM
mission.
AS a result many women who
sought to keep secret their ages by
writing "21 plus" after their name,
have been disqualified. These women
will have to register again if they
want to vote in the presidential cleo
lions in November.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-09-10
TONIGHT
AT THE GRAND THEATRE

Tonight at the Grand theatre, the
regular four-act vaudeville program
preceded by "Her Cinderella" Gold
wynn picture starring Mae Marsh and
Tom Moore, will be the attraction to
thea TRIGGERS.
All the acts look good to Manager
Harding, with especial attention d.
rected toward Willie Zimmerman,
the talented impersonator, whose
novel offering 'Momenteous Moments
at the Peace Table" is indeed some
thing new in vaudeville. George
Clemenceau, Lloyd George, Van
Mueller and President Wilson, as they
appeared at the notable occasion in
France and as impersonated by Mr..
Zimmerman become startlingly real.
Saxon, Chanard and Leonard, two
girls and a man, offer several instru-
mental numbers combined with songs
and dances. Blanche Hazelton, the
Twentieth century maggie Cline,"
is superb in her interpolation of Irish
songs. Larrivee and Dagneau, "The
Southern Songbirds," open the pro-
gram which begins at 1870 and 9:15
o'clock
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-09-10
SUPREME COURT TODAY
= TAKES UP KVALE APPEAL
(.By United Press

st. Paul, Sept. 1O.-The state SUI
preme court today, took under advise
ment the appeal of Rev. L. J. Kvale,
of Benson, against the holding OF
Judge Albert Johnson in that J. Vol
Sead is the republican nominee for
rcongrss in the Seventh Minnesota dis
trict
Kvale received 1910 votes more
than Volstead in the primary cleo
ton and was certified of fourteen
county authorities in the district as
the nominee.
volstead brought charges of VIOLA
ton of the corrupt practices act
against Kvale. He asserted that
Kvale termed him an atheist. Judge
johnson held Kvale disqualified for
the office and declared Volstead the
nominee.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-09-10

The above kilograms received by
The Pioneer this morning announce
the population report of this county
and show a remarkable increase dur
ing the past ten years since the last
census was taken prior to this past
spring.
In 1910 the population of Beltrami
county was 1887 and the fact that
it has increased 40 per cent in the
past decade is only indicative of the
future possibilities for the county as
a whole.
. Another ten years will undoubted-
ly show a much larger increase than
that just recorded if the opening up
of lands and ditching Of the northern
part of the county continues as it
has in the past few years.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-09-10
W1lLLC0NCLUDE
PRESENTPR0bE
0VERCAMPAICN
FUNDST0NlCHT
Will Reopen Inquiry in Several
Eastern Cities in About
Ten Days Later
PREPARATIONS MADE
FOR WITNESSES THERE
Concluding Session Is Devoted
IT, to Finishing Discussions
Fl: of Present Meet
(By United Press)

Chicago, Sept. TO-. (By l.. c. Mar
tin. )-Plans of the campaign COM
mittee investigating campaign funds
here, called for wind-up, of the pre-
sent session OF hearings tonight and
re-opening the inquiry, in some east
ern city in ten days. Preparations
of witnesses for the eastern inquiry
began today. e., -'5.s,t ~ J
Among those who may be called
will be William B. Thompson, from
the eastern headquarters of the re-
publican national committee, William
Barnes, New York politician who was
to be asked about his ,iobject for
spreading militant republican pro-
paganda" to which Rockefeller and
other big financiers contributed, and
officials who asked the league to en-
Continued On Page 12}
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-09-10
PRICES TO PRODUCERS
REPORTED GOING DOWN
(By United Press. }

Washington, Sept. 1O.-Prices paid
producers of food are going down,
according to the department Of agri-
culture. A review Of crop conditions
of September 1 made public today
showed that prices paid farmers and
live stock men during August under
went an unmistakable decline. This
the review makes plain can in no
way be attributed to ordinary sea-
sonal conditions.
Prices farmers received for prin-
cipal crops decreased 1O.6 per cent
during August, the department an
nounced. The nominal seasonal de-
crease during August is only IL per
cent. Included in what the depart
ment designates as principal crops
are grains, fruits and vegetables.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-09-10
CHRISTIANSON TO SPEAK
AT STATE FAIR SATURDAY

st. Paul, Sept. .1O.-Per1ey P.
Christensen, farmer labor candidate
for president, will speak at the Min
nesota state fair tomorrow, it was
made known today. Christensen held
up the afternoon program at the race
track yesterday when he failed to ap-
pear for his scheduled speech. He
was unable to reach the fair grounds
in time, he said, and was granted a
place on Saturdays program Rev.
Aaron S. Watkins, presidential can
didate for the prohibition party, was
to speak at lis p. m.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-09-10
BOLSHEVlKl ARMIES ARE
PREPARING new DRIVES

London, Sept. 1O.-The recent
Lithuanian advance in the Suwalki
region was a screen for the escape
of 10000 Bolsheviki from East
Prussia into Russia, according to re-
ports received by Polish diplomatic
officials here today. The Lithuanians
denied this and asserted their troops
occupying the line east of Augusta
and Suwalki were interning all Reds
in that area.
Washington, Sept. 10.-The Russo
Bolsheviki armies are concentrating
in Grodno preparatory to a new drive
on Warsaw, according to official adj
vices reaching Washington today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-09-10
GOVERNOR COX BITTER
/ TOWARD REPUBLICANS
= (By United Press !.

:, Spokane, Sept. 10. (By Herbert
Walker. lit is time some body was
sent to the penftentiary," Cox said to-
day IN a speech to a large crowd on
the station platform. His declaration
cames<immediately after he, had re-
iterated his charge that the republi-
can leaders were guilty of perjury
made before the senate campaign ex-
penditures Investigating committee in
Chicago. I'VE have laws against per-
jury and they should be in, force,
he said. II intend to give the repub-
licans some of their own medicine.'
The crowd cheered.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-09-10
~ BELIRAMI COUNTY FAIR rs, 1917 W.
e. SPECIAL EDITION. ~
GIVES PUPILS CHANCE TO
ATTEND FAIR NEXT WEEK

R. O. Bagby, superintendent
of the Bemidji public schools,
has announced that students
will be given an opportunity to
attend the Beltrami county fair
a part Of the time next week,
since plans are being made to
dismiss, the schools on Thursday
and Friday afternoons.
This will give all students
ample time in which to view all
exhibits and enjoy other feat
ures as we'll, and will not in
terfere with their school work
to great extent.
=, He also announces that pupils
in the junior and senior high
school will be excused at 2:30
each afternoon to pick up pota-
toes if the parties hiring them
will call at the school building
for them in cars at that hour.
No students will be dismissed
at any other time.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-09-10
SECOND INSPECTION OF
STREET IMPROVEMENT a.,
! CONTEST NEXT WEEK
Many improvements Have Been
Made But Much Room
for Improvement

The civic improvement committee
of the Women's Civic and Commun-
ity club wishes to remind the citi-
zens of Bemidji that the street i'm
proven emit contest inaugurated last
spring is still on.
s'The committee of judges who in
spected all the streets in the spring
will soon make its second inspection
trip. While many of the yards and
boulevards have been kept in excel
lent condition throughout the sum-
-mer, it is to be regretted that others
have been smothered in weeds.
"Some heaps of rubbish which were
noted last spring are still very much
in evidence
ut would seem as if proper pride
in the good name Of our city would
induce both residents and city au-
thorities to take the simple steps
necessary to improve the unkempt
condition of many of the streets and
practically all of the vacant lots.
"Visitors to Bemidji have made fire.
quent comment on our lack of civic
pride. Weeds and grass and stray
papers in abundance adorn some of
the most conspicuous corners. Why
advertise Bemidji as a summer re-
sort and then treat our guests so
stability?
1T is common knowledge that hay
fever patients have attributed their
discomfort this summer to the rank
growth Of weeds allowed to stand
thruout the city, and that some have
left for tidier places.
"Permanent good can come only by
living up to our advertisements and
making new corners doubly DESTROYS
of returning. 90.
t'United effort on the part Of the
city authorities, the civic organiza-
tions, and citizens in general will work
wonders in the general appearance of
our city and show the natural ad-
vantages we possess at their very
best"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-09-10
RED LAKE INDIAN FAIR
TO HAVE, FINE EXHIBITS

George w. Cross, superin-
stendent of the Red Lake Indian
agency, has announced that the
Red Lake Indian fair to be held
on Monday, Tuesday and We'd
nesday of next week will ex-
.hibit products raised by the resi-
: dents of the reservation and
that such exhibits promise to
\ rank high with other fair dis:
plays in Northern Minnesota.
School exhibits will attract
= much interest. The bead work
and handy-craft entered will be
among the best ever shown
there. The baby booth will also
be one Of the main features of
the fair.
, The second day Of the fair
will be observed as Bemidji day
and music will be furnished by
the Bemidji> band. Baseball
between Red Lake and Bemidji
will be staged as a part Of the
elaborate program.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-09-10
COMMITTEE
APPEALS TO BUSINESS
MEN FOR ASSISTANCE
National Chamber of Com
merce Shows How 100000
Cars Can Be Added

An urgent appeal to the manufac-
turers and business men of Bemidjt
to Join in a national movement to
make better use of existing railroad
equipment as a means Of providing
improved transportation service was
made by the railroad committee OF
the Chamber OF Commerce of the
United States today thru the Bemidji
Civic and Commerce association:
The National Chambers commit
tee points out that the equipment OF
more than half a million cars can be
added to the supply by closer COOP
Grafton on the part of all interests
concerned with transportation.
"Freight traffic has increased 60
rapidly in the United States during
the past few years that it has COM
pletely outgrown the carrying capa-
city of the railroads." says the COM
mittee. "As result, it is now neces-
sary for the roads to devise practi-
cal plan for Increasing their trans
portation service. This can only be
done by making extensive additions OF
new facilities and equipment, in
Guiding freight cars, locomotives,
yard and track terminals or by max
ing greater use of existing facili-
ties and equipment.
1.-THE railroads cannot carry out
the plan first suggested because und-
err present conditions they are unable
to obtain a sufficient amount of new
capital: nor would it be possible for
them to provide new facilities in
time to relieve the present emer-
gency even if the capital was avail
able. They must. therefore, rely on
CONTINUED on Page 12)
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-09-10
SENIOR CLASS OF HIGH :.
= SCHOOL ELECTS OFFICERS

The Senior class of the. Bemidji
High school is the first to announce
the election Of class officers for the
year and the. officers which have been
elected to sponsor the class which
graduates next May are as follows:
Hoyey Lord, PRESIDENT; Walter Higbe,
vice PRESIDENT. Preston Gibson, Sec
and Elsie Shannon,
social secretary.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-09-10
KORE EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS
Il. REPORTED IN NORTH ITALY
nv United Press)

Rome, Sept. 1O.-Recurranc of
earthquake shocks in the Emilia dis
trict of northern Italy were reported
on Thursday. No definite ihforma-
ton was received today as to the loss
CT lives and property in the new
earthquake, but it is believed to have
been heavy. The towns of Ferraza,
Reggie, Tonana and Gavola were I'M
derstood to hive suffered seriously.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-09-10
CHARGE OF MURDER
IN FIRST DEGREE TODAY

Alexandria, Mimi, Sept. 10.-Gus-
tav Nelson, son-in-law Of United
States Senator Knute Nelson, was to
be arraigned here today on a charge
of murder in the first degree, follow
ing his indictment yesterday by the
Douglas county grand jury for alleged
shooting of Joseph Middleton, last
March.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-09-10

st. Paul, Sept. 10.-Population Of
Bemidji is 1906 and Beltrami coun-
ty is 27,079, an increase of 7,742 or
40 per cent. ......[..g ~. =.
n. ss5 = -, >, - United Press.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-09-10
WEATHER REPORT
(By United Press

(By United Press) -
Minnesota weather: Somewhat
unsettled tonight and Saturday.
Warmer in northwest portion to-
night :