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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-28
Whether Arbuelle Will Face
Trial for Manslaughter
or Murder Pending II
CHAMBERMAID FIGURES
STRONGLY FOR STATE
Attorney Brady Not to Summon
Woman Who First Accused
Arbuckle of Murder
(By United Press)

San Francisco, Sept. 28.-The fate
of Roscoe Arbuckle was expected to
be declared before the end Of today's
preliminary hearing for the murder OF
Virginia Rape.
Whether the film comedian will
face trial for murder or manslaugh-
ter or will go free possibly will be au~
nounced by Judge Lazerus before
night. The defense yesterday rest
ed but the hearing was to be resumed
today. 1t was believed Arbuckle
would be held for trial. The declara-
ton of Judge Lazerus that he did not
like to dismiss any case without
showing of the evidence supporting
the charge which was made was taken
to mean he would order Arbuckle
held.
The defense today was prepared
for the judges decision and was
ready to agree to a submission of the
case or to offer additional testimony.
Fred Fishback, motion picture direc-
tor, was to be called to testify. An
other doctor was expected to be sum-
moned by Arbuckle's attorneys. The
court will give almost immediate de-
csion, it was stated.
The state made it's case against the
defense on these charges:
That he was seen to follow MISS
Rappe into the room adjoining thai ~
which his party was being held; that
while in the room together, cham-
bermaid heard the woman in th"
room crying, No! MOI! Oh, my God"
and man tell her to "shut u p" Mis-;
Rappe was found lying on the bed
moaning, II am dying, am dyin%."
That when Miss Rape again began
to moan he shouted, "Don't make 50
much noise or will throw you out
Of the window"
That an act of external violence
was possibly the cause of the injury
that resulted in Virginia Rappca
death.
The defense, on the other hand.
based its case on the charge That those
" 10 caused Arbuckie'S arrest at
tempted rXtortiUn; that sh" died from
causes for which the comedian could
not be held responsible.
The proceedings Of the preliminary
h~nrinE having been robbed Of uu
anticipated hearing, uss Attorney Bra
:dy declared he was not going TO suIu~
innn Mrs. Maude belmont, the avrn-
ger. District Attorney Brady ah.
Dtiil,I HI, WDIl'I not call he, ,.,u1,D
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-28
N. Y. TEAMS LEAD CUT
IN BIG LEAGUE RACE
(By United Press)

New York, Sept. 28.-The lead Of
both New York teams in the major
league races was reduced yesterday
by half a game.
The Pirates won, while the Giants
we're idle, and cut down McGraws
lead to ~ games. The Yanks lost,
while the Indians were idle, and their
lead slipped to u games. The Pr
rates have five to play and the Giants
four. If the Giants win two, the Pr
rates are gone, regardless of what
happens in St. Louis. Both the Yanks
and the Indians have four games left.
If the Yanks win three out Of four,
the Indians are out of it.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-28
COMMUNITY AND CIVIC
CLUB MEETS SATURDAY

The October meeting Of the Won
ans Community and. Civic club will
be held Saturday afternoon at 2:3O
o'clock at the Civic and Commerce as
ociation rooms: Teachers Of the Be
midi public schools. and of the Be-
midi State Teachers college are es-
'pecially welcome at this time and
are invited to attend and "get &C
quainted."
/ A program which promises to be
of great interest to all has been plan
ned. The Riggs orchestra will rem
der several selections, and Rev. VIM.
Elliott will read "The Cotter's Satur-
day Night" and other Scottish poems
by Robert Burns. After the program
there will be a social hour, with re-
freshments.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-28
SPECIAL CASH PRIZES OFFERED TO PIONEER
CADlPAICNERS AR0USING INTENSE INTEREST
$3.50 Cold Divided into Four Awards, and Given for Only
Two Weeks Effort, Makes Hit With Lve-Wires in Pho
neers 1900 Campaign.

ers are in the country today; Club
Members in District 2 have found the
roads to their liking and are secur-
ing every direction.
q. A new Club Member from Shevlln
started yesterday. She is Miss Marie
Rider. Miss Rider is every we'll and
favorably known in the western part
of the county and will receive the
hearty support of her host Of friends
and acquaintance.
Miss Olivia Roy of Island Lake came
in with a nice report today and prom
Uses to make an even better record
later on.
Thee Kinds of People
There are three kinds Of people in
the world: the Wills, the Wonts and
the Cants. The first accomplish every
thing; the second oppose everything;
and the third fail in everything.
The Pioneers Craftsmanship Club
|.classifies the Wills, the Wonts and
| Ike Giants. Those who have become
members and are doing their best be-
long to the first class; there are a
i few who belong to the second class
there are none Of the third class re-
presented.
3. For the Wills, this week holds gold
en- opportunities. Only ten days re-
main of the first period of this cam
paign-ten days that should see real
pep, push and perseverance, put forth
every minute. The count Wednesday
night, with result to appear in Thurs
day, will show UP those who intend
sEisao Continued on Page 81 ..-
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-28
Funds on Hand Are Sufficient
to Cancel 1921 Levy, Says :.
State Auditor
SETS PRECEDENT IN
HISTORY OF STATE
Total Assessment of 4.23 Mills
Is Half That Of 1919, as
Figures Reveal

This wear. for the first time in its
60 uaars of statehood, Mime
sofa will omit the regular annual IN
Fiction of a tax for general revenue
purposes. =. ,..,. ,,-,~.....
announcement of the suspension
of the; tax has been made by; H. r.
Chase, State Auditor, coincldent WIN
the certification Of the 1871 state
= tax levy to the various county audi
tors. The levy is on the valuation
of the present year and is collectapie
in 1922. .!.~ :,
The state tax rate for 1921, base d
wholly on statutory requirements,
and over which the state auditor has
no control whatever, is 4.23 mills, as
against 81 mills, the figure in 1919
and 5.A2 mills the rate for 1870.
Practically, it is cut of nearly one
half the 1919 levy. Further it is the
lowest state tax levy in recent years:
To what extent the taxpayers OF
Minnesota will profit from the tenn
porary abandonment of the tax for
general revenue purpose as announce
ed by Mr.. Chase can be best Judged
from the fact that infliction of the
revenue tax realized the state 81
OS6,535.6S in 1917, 1881, 991.14 in
1918, $6,236,907.60 in 1919 and ST.
667,419.42 in 1920. The tax is for
the general running expenses OF the
state and it various departments, such
as, penal, charitable and educational
institutions, special aid to the public
schools and other state. activities.
Out of the revenue 1irved from this
tax is paid salaries, bills for supplies
and the numerous expense necessary
in the proper conduct and mainten-
ance. of the state government.
- The rate of taxation fer specific
purposes and which as stated are
wholly statutory are as follows.
For the relief Of Soldiers and Sail
ors, 1 mill. ~
For State Road and Bridge, I mill.
Redemption of Soldiers Bonus
certificates, 1.3 mills.
Redemption of Historical Society
Building certificates, OF mills.
Redemption Of Itasca State Land
certificates, .01 mills.
Redemption of National Guard
Armories, certificates .01 mills.
Redemption Of State Board Of Re-
lief certificates, .O7 mills.
Redemption Of Forest Relief Com
mission certificates, 2 mills,
University of Minnesota Buildings,
rs mills.
In addition thereto, the ONE MILL
Total -2.95. D.,
STATE SCHOOL TAX for per capita
allowance to public schools, /. mill.
For special support of the Univer-
sity Of Minnesota, .23 mills.
For Teachers Insurance and Re-
tirement Fund, .05 mills.
Making total of 4.23 mills.
CONTINUED on Page g.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-28
NATIONS BATTLE FOR CONTROL OF PACIFIC
OCEAN; BIG TOPIC AT COMING CONFERENCE
Gables and Modern Make Problem of Control One of
National Life Death Fuel Bases Numerous Islands
Desired BY All Nations. N

plotting their products, and only the
larger areas were considered impor-
tant. With the realization of the
valuable parts that naval bases and
relay stations might play in the fu-
ture, there developed keen interest
in even the tiniest rocks and coral
rings.
GAS landlords of the domains that
bound the vast bowl Of the Pacific
now sit three great vitality interested
powers-the United States, Great
Britain and Japan. In addition there
are four nations hardly less interest,"
ed-China, Russia, Holland and
France. Among those countries whose
interests are by no means negligible
are Mexico, Chile and the other west
coast Latin-American states. Spain
and Germany have passed from the
Pacific: but in passing, each has ac-
centuated the problems of the United
States.
"What may be called the stakes Of
the various countries whose lands hem
in the Pacific vary greatly on a basis
of their coast lines. The United
States leads in miles Of frontage on
the Pacific with more than 1000
miles, counting both the sweep Of the
Alcutan Islands and the part Of
Alaska above them. The Philippines
add a direct frontage of about 1000
miles more on the other side Of the
great ocean. %9
"Asiatic Russia is second with ap-
proximately $500 miles from Behring
Continued on Page 81 ''''
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-28
MISS WEST MENTIONED
FOR SEAT ON COMMITTEE

The members of Bemidji Review,
who are the local representatives OF
the Women's Benefit Association, an
nounce the news that their founder
and leader, Miss Bina M. West, has
been prominently, pesented to
President Harding as the one woman
in the United States fitted by special
training and experience for seat on
the Advisory Conference Committee
for Limited Armament.
Miss West was approached on this
subject by her friends in the National
Fraternal Congress of America which
convened at the Hotel Sherman,
Chicago, Illinois, the first week in
September. The delegates to this
Congress represent over nine million
fraternalists and they stand back of
the appointment.
Miss West is perhaps the best
known woman in the United States.
Her thirty years Of leadership in a
society numbering d quarter of a mil
lion women has drawn on her super
lative talents and developed her men,
tally to a degree unusual in women.
She has never been associated with
any faction, nor is she theorist, two
attributes that will count with Presi-
dent Harding in making the appoint
nient.
The local members are very proud
of the recognition that has been CIV
en- Miss Vests abilities in the en-
thusiastic mention of her name all
over the country, and during the past
few days Commander Maud Rice and
her entire corps Of officers and MEM
bers have been busy getting in touch
with Senators Kellogg and Knute Mel
son and Congressman Harold Knut-
son, requesting their endorsement.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-28
DAIRY INQUIRY WILL
BEGIN in NlINNESTA
Committee of Eleven Picks
National Show for First
Marketing Session

St. Paul Sept. 2S.-Minnesota, as
the foremost butter producing state
in the union, has been selected by the
farm bureau dairy marketing Commit
tee of Eleven as the scene OF its
first hearings.
The Committee of Eleven was APP
pointed by j. r. Howard, president
of the American Farm Bureau feder-
alton, with the advice of the National
Milk Producers association, to work
improved methods of marketing dairy
products. E. B. Heaton, director of
the dairy marketing department Of
the American federation, has notified
the state farm bureau that the first
general hearing conducted by the
committee will take place at the state
fair grounds on Oct. II, during the
National Dairy Show. A preliminary
meeting will be held in state farm
bureau headquarters here on Oct. 10
or II, Mr.. Heaton said.
Minnesota dairymen are represent
ed on the national marketing commit
tee by H. B. Nickerson, president of
the Minnesota Cooperative Cream
cries association, Inc.
Twenty other conferences are
scheduled for the National Dairy
Show, Oct. to Is. They include
sessions of the National Cheese con-
ference, Oct. 12; National Creamery
Buttermakers association, Oct II
and -; National Dairy association,
Oct. -; International Milk Dealers
association, Oct 13, IA and Is; Amer
lean Dairy Science association, Oct.
TO-; National Association of Ice Cream
Manufacturers, Oct. 10 and H.; Ma
tional Dairy Council; American Jer-
sey Cattle club, Oct. Ia; American
Guernsey Cattle club, Oct. ~; Hol-
stein-Fricsan association of America,
Oct. II; Ayrshire Breeders associa-
ton, Oct. II; Allied States Creamery
associations; Oct. 12; North Central
States Association of Dairy and Food
Officials; Wisconsin State Cheese
association; Wisconsin State Dairy
Protective association; Brown Swiss
Cattle Breeders association, Oct. II;
Minnesota Creamery Butter Manu-
facturers association; County Agents
and state extension service, Oct. II:
and Milk Producers National conven-
ton, Oct. ID.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-28
NORTH DAKOTA LEGION
HOLDING CONVENTION
Philip Bangs Of Grand Forks
Mentioned Strongly for
State Commander
(By United Press)

Jamestown, N. D. Sept. Is
Devils Lake, Mandan, Wahpeton, ana
Williston have come to the 1922
meeting of the American Legion, each
determined to be host next year to
the convention. Strenuous cam
paigning is under way.
About 1000 delegates and visitors
are on hand for the two days ses-
sion. Twenty new posts have been
added since the Ninot meeting, bring
ing the total to 'lsI33t.. In addition the
Woman's Auxiliary, formed slnced
the last convention, is we'll represent
ed.
Arthur L. Knauf, chairman of the
James town arrangements committee
has determined that jamestown shall
establish a record for entertaining
the veterans.
The convention opened at 10 O'Clock
Committee reports and important adj
dresses are scheduled for this after
noon.
Among the speakers will be: G. d..
Hubbard, manager of District No., TO-,
u. S. Veterans bureau, Mrs. Eugene
Fenelon, Devils Lake, state president
of the Woman's Auxiliary, F. 0. Nor
ton, Des Moines, member Of National
Americanism commission. Officers
and the next meeting place will be
selected tomorrow.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-28

The announcement yesterday that
the Pioneer will award four big cash
prizes to Club Members in the 81
900 campaign for only two weeks ef-
fort aroused, intense interest and en-
thusiasln. Fifty dollars in gold will
be given to the Club Member in each
district city and countrywide Sc
cures the largest amount Of subscrip-
ton money to the Daily and Weekly
Pioneer between the dates Of Sep
TENDER 27 and October g., inclusive.
The Club Member in each district
secures the second largest mount Of
subscription money will receive $25
in gold.
= This SPECIAL prize feature is exact
ly like new campaign with every
body starting at scratch, except that
the credits issued apply toward win
. ming the automobiles and other big
prizes to be given away at the wind
pol up of the campaign proper, October
80. Entirely new Club Members can
not enter and become important sfac-
tors in this campaign. Those who are
already in the race can speed up and
annex one of these cash awards,
which will help defray the cost Of gas
oline when the big cars find their
owners. s--4-- ~ ..,ss~ - .r %. I'm
This is no time to- hesitate. The
time limit on this special prize offer
is just ten days away.
Everybody Busy
With fine. weather here .at last
every Club Member who has the we'll
fare of winning at heart is exception
ally busy. Several eBemidji campaign
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-28
STATE TO BE REPRESENTED
AT u. 8. MINING CONGRESS

st. Paul, Sept. 2S.--Minnesota will
be represented at the American Min
ing congress in Chicago the week Of
October II. Governor Preus has ac-
copied an invitation to speak the
opening day.
Minnesota's extensive mining in
terests will be Depicted at the con-
gree by exhibits. F. A. Wilder, state
mine inspector, will have charge of
the exhibits.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-28
LLOYD GEORGES REPLY
TO BE- MADE TOMORROW
(By United IPreSs)

London, Sept. 2S.-Premier Lloyd
George will not write the British re-
ply to De Valcra's not insisting on
lreland's sovereignty until tomorrow,
according to dispatches from Gair-
loch. The pact of the British note will
be given out tomorrow night, it was
said.
Indications that disagreement bo-
tween British cabinet ministers as to
the attitude which should be shown
towards DeVaIera's insistcnce, that
ireland could only enter the proposed
conference as a free state, had not
been settled. The reply would make
possible q conference, it was said.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-28
CHILDREN GIVEN CHANCE
TO SEE SHOW THURSDAY

Z. All children under 16 years of age,
provided they possess the written con-
sent of their parents and one cent
for war tax, will be admitted without
additional charge to the Grand thea
ire Thursday afternoon, according to
an announcement made today by
Manager G. S. Harding.
The five-part picture show will be-
gin at $3.50 and the vaudeville pro-
gram at $3.50. Other persons attend
ing will be charged the usual admis-
sion price. f a.. @-.-~
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-28
FlFTN WARD TO HAVE
CURFEW EACH EVENING

! Beginning this evening, Nymorc
children will be warned at 9 o'roick
by the ringing of curfew bell that
it is time for them to hurry home, ac-
cording to an announcement made
this forenoon by Chief Of Police
Thomas Bailey. Bemidji's curfew
will be sounded as before.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-28
THRESHER BURNED TO
DEATH IN GRANARY
(By United Press)

Devils Lake, N. d., Sept. 28.-John
Smistko, thresher on the Henry Whit
kolpf farm near her, carried lighted
lantern into a granary, and in some
unknown manner barrel of kero-
sene was ignited. Smistko was burned
to crisp.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-28

Washington, Sept 28.-Republiean
leaders today decided to abandon ef-
forts to secure the senate's approval
on the German treaty until after the
ratification drive. Meanwhile the
fate of the Germans as well as the
Austria and Hungary pacts, is appar-
emily resting in the hands of thirty
six Democratic senators. Thirty
Democrats could defeat the treaty.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-28
PRODUCTION
COSTS BEING FIGURED
(By United Press)

Fargo, N. D., Sept. ,27.-Practical
steps have been taken this year to ar
rive at a definite figure on agricul-
tural production costs. One hundred
and eight farmers kept records. Rev.
Willard, farm economist, connected
with the agricultural college, will con-
duct Is to 20 cost schools in as many
counties. Farmers attending will be
instructed in farm bookkeeping.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-28
(Ry United PreSS)

jamestown, N. d.. Sept. 2S.-Phil-
lip Bangs, Grand Forks, c. e. Har-
mon, jamestown, and Judge j. M.
,Hanley of Mandan are candidates for
state commander.
The entrance of Judge Hanley in
the race has focused national atten-
ton on the conference. He became
prominent in National Lcgionaires
circles when he was appointed chair
man of the meetings Of the Legion
aires on their return trip from their
recent tour to France when a protest
was made against National Command
err Emery.
Bismarck is opposing Fargo for
state headquarters. H. R. Landen Of
Minot is opposed by Matt Trainer of
Devils Lake and M. Fl. Sprague of
Grafton for national committeeman
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-28
STRIKE WOULD
INVOLVE NATIONAL MEET
(By United Press)

Washington, Sept. 2S.-Any call
for railroad strike will cause action
for the national unemployment con-
ference meeting here, it was declared
today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-28

The Pioneer Is tho only daily
within 100 miles of Bemidji and
has the largest circulation In
Northern Minnesota a. "a,
, 1921-06-30
HOUSE STANDS
PAT N NAVAL
APPROPRIATION
Refuses to Recede From Opposi-
ton to Senate Amendment
Carrying Improvements
on West Coast

WASHINGTON. juno 20. - Tho
house refused today to reocde in IL.
opposition to a senate amendment 70
tho naval appropriation bill carrying
$500 goo for a pier extension. and 500.
600 for n rifle range at the Puget
Wash, navy yard.
The house cut from 1000, 900 70
100000 an item added by The senate
for enlargement OF the navy hospital
at San Diego. Cal.
The house voted 81 to so to insist
on its disagreement to senate amend
ments authorizing acceptance OF a
tract of land from King county. Wash.
tnSton. as a site for a naval aviation
base at Sand Point and the cxpendi.
ture of $4,000 for developraei.. OF
a base.
The house also voted to stand pat
In its opposition to a senate amend.
authorizing the acquisition of
in the vicinity OF Camp Kearhcy.
-ai.. as a site for a lighter-than-a air
aviation station.
, 1921-06-30
GUNMAN RUNS
AMUCk AGAIN;
LANDS IN JAIL
Robert Seifert Captured After
Duel With Man Deputized to
Protect Home Smoked
Up" Tuesday

Robert Seifert. who featured In
Tuesdays nev-s after having at
tempted to shot room- living at
the home OF his FORMER wife. renewed
his assault on the domicile this morn
Ing Ind after a gun due with Joe
Stetman. one of h roomsrs who had
been deputized to protect the house.
placed under arrest by police
who arrived at the scene in response
to a hurry up call. Seiicrt was slight
ly wounded by a r~ichochsting bullet.
Stetman discovered Seifert prowl-
ing about the property this morning
and placing himself at a point OF
vantage although in dishabille awaited
the arrival OF the man. He didn't
have to walt long. The duel opened.
Firing through a screen one of the
bullets fired by Stetman richochettcd
INT struck Seifert on the neck.
Seifert made to escape. Stetman
stopped to dress before giving chase.
About this time the police put in
their appearance and Seifcrt was
caught in the act of forcing his for.
mer wife to grab the clouds. When
he was placed on the business end of
a IS In the hands of Sergeant Rick
ard. Seifert lost his bad nan de-
meanor dropped his gun and sticking
his hands in he air pleaded for
mercy.
He is now in tho county jail await:
ing the action OF local authorities in
gathering together the many charges
thai can be placed against him.