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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-01-13
HARDING FAVORS
SMALLER FORCE
PEACE TIME ARMY PLANS GAIN
ENDORSEMENT.
Kahn Visits Marion
Chairman of House Military Commit
tee Holds Conference With
the President Elect.

Marion, Ohio, Jan. 1.-The plan of
Republican leaders in congress to
limit the peace time strength of the
army to 100000 was given approval
today by President-elect Harding in
a conference with Representative
Kahn, of California, chairman of the
house military committee.
'Senator Harding is in complete
accord with our policy" said Mr..
Kahr, after long talk with the pres
ident-elect. He is deeply concern
ed about reduction of the burden now
resting on the shoulders of taxpayers
and he believes much can be saved
by reducing the army strength to
175,000 as soon as possible and then
working it down to 10000 as con-
tinuing maximum.
II am sure Senator Harding does
not believe that the millennium has
come, but I do not think he is ex-
pecting trouble in the near FUTURE
The conference, at which Mr..
Harding also indicated his desire for
a we'll organized reserve force, was
one of a series he is holding with
congressional leaders in charge Of
military and navy legislation. Soon
he is to see Chairman Butler of the
house naval committee to urge re-
trechment in that arm of the service
and to shape a continuing policy for
naval armament.
Although the army occupied the
president-elect's major attention to-
day, many other questions were talk
ed over by him in the course of a
busy string of conferences. One visi-
tor who attracted particular atten-
ton was Andrew w. Melton, of Pitts
burgh, publicly indorsed by Senator
Penrose, of Pennsylvania, for secre-
tary Of the treasury. He had a long
conference with Senator Harding at
which he said general conditions were
discussed.
The qualifications of Sherman P.
Houston, of Missouri, for secretary Of
agriculture, were urged upon the
president-elect by a delegation from
that state.
They brought a formidable array
of Endorsements by Republican lead
ers, farm organizations and livestock
men of Missouri. Among other call
ers were: E. Finley Johnson, a mem
ber of the supreme court of the Phil
ippines; Clarence B. Miller, secretary
of the Republican national commit
tee; Joseph R. Goundy, president of
the Pennsylvania Manufacturers as
sociation; Andrew Squires, of Cleve-
land, who discussed the Panama ca
nal, and E. W. Hulster, of Cleveland, !,
a worker for the near east relief.
Again tonight Mr.. Harding walk
ed the burning sands" of the Mason
ic order, receiving initiation into the
Mystic Shrine at Columbus, where on
Wednesday he was made a 32nd de-
gree Mason.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-01-13
Breaking it Gently.

"You waste too much paper" said
the editor.
but how can I ecOnomize?'
sfBy writing on both Sides"
"But you won't accept stories writ
ten on both sides of the Sheet"
"I know. But you'd save paper
lust the same. Boston Transcript.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-01-13

Columbia Jan. 11.-With a short
address by James T. Lilies, of Orange
burg, lieutenant governor, in which
Mr.. Lilies said he was delighted to
be again at the head of the upper
branch of the general assembly, the
senate was quickly organized shortly
after the noon hour, having conven-
ed promptly at twelve.
Senator Alan Johnstone, of New
berry, was unanimously elected pres
ident pro tenn, succeeding the late
LeGrande Walker, of Georgetown,
Mr.. Johnstone was unopposed. After
his election he thanked the senate
for the high honor and said that he
would perform the duties Of the po-
sition to the best of his ability. Mr..
Johnstone said his age and health
might prevent his serving as presi-
dent pro tenn and also his work on
several important committee, but he
said he would make the best effort
possible to serve in all capacities and
if after trying for week or two
and finding that he was unable to per-
form all duties without impairing his
health he would so inform the SEN
ate.
Senator Black, of Bamberg, offered
the name of Senator Johnstone and
the vote was 80, there beng no op-
position. Several senators seconded
the nomination. y
The senate likewise elected Mar
vim NJ. Mann, of st. Matthews, as
clerk, the Rev. w. S. Stokes, as read
ing clerk, J. Fred Schumpert as serg-
eant-at-arms and the Rev. C. A.
Freed as chaplain. All these officers
were chosen unanimously, no other
candidates being in the race.
Committees were nominated by
Senator Black and all assignments
were - lie as previously agreed up
on.
Made Appointments.
The following appointments were
announced: Secretary to lieutenant
governor, Miss Nell deTreville, of Co.
lumbia; pages, Hal W. Richardson
of Columbia, and Croft Jennings, of
Bishopville; doorkeepers, T. A. Scott,
of Wateree, W. M. Eagle, of Gran
iteyille, and T. B. Talon, of Colum-
bia. Marvin Mann, clerk of the SEN
ate, will announce other clerks and
attaches today
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-01-13

The bureau of war risk insurance
has written 4,640,049 war risk term
insurance policies to the amount If
1000.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-01-13
Gull Not Mis-

There were no cases in the tourtn'
sixth and thirteenth circuits.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-01-13

In the number of manslaughters
the records by circuits show the fol-
lowing:
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-28
PMCAUT TO WRESTlE 81:
CURTIS HERE MARCH 29

Ralph Parcaut, worlds middle
weight champion wrestler, will
wrestle l.. C. Curtis, Bemidji's mat
artist here on March 20 at the new
armory, Manager Joe Morris an
nounced this morning. The same
ring that will be used by Legion for
the boxing match on March IL will
be used for this bout and other seat
ing arrangements will be the same as
those planned by the Legion.
: Parcaut's manager had asked a
guarantee of $500 and this amount
has also been offered as a side-bet,
meaning that Parcaut wants $1,000
or nothing for the match. The Be-
midji end of the coin is being COW
cred rapidly and the chances are that
more could have been covered as cas-
lily for indications are that Curtis
is going to give Parcaut hard test
and is going to come out on top.
Both men are Of about the same
weight. Local fans know what Cur
tbs has done and nearly all know
what Parcaut must have done in
order to win the championship title
consequently a first-class champion
ship match is assured. Fans from all
neigSboring towns and cities are ex-
pected to witness this title bout.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-28
DISTINGUISHED AVIATOR
ARRIVES HERE SUNDAY

Lieutenant ]. Earl Fladeland,
member of the aero club of America,
ex-army aviation instructor and in
ternational licensed aviator, arrived
here Sunday afternoon from Moor
head, his headquarters, and has al
ready taken up several passengers.
Lieutenant Fladeland is recog-
nized by the Aero Club of America
as holder Of the worlds record for
dependability, as an all-around flier.
having flown 100000 miles. carried
1904 passengers, and plotted 2,541
hours without mishap, not break
ing as much as q propeller or tall
skid.
The only established landing field
he has used was the Curtiss Airport,
St. Paul. T., The rest OF the landing
plac<s were all selected from the air
with no advance arrangements.
Mr.. Fladeland has flown ZIG ex-
hibitions, done 81 parachute jumps,
AZ wing walking acts. withous miss
ing a date, rain or shine. He will
be here tonight and tomorrow. He
flew to Cass Lake today, taking Rod
Johnson to his home there. He will
return to Bemidji this afternoon. He
may spend some time in this vicinity
making Bemidji his temporary head
quarters, if the weather remains ia
vorable.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-28
DEFENSE RESTS IN
MILLER MURDER TRIAL

The defense in the case of the
State of Minnesota vs.. Robert Mil
Ter concluded their side of the case
early today and rested. County At
torney Torrance introduced evidence
in rebuttal this afternoon. Former
town marshal Netland of Spooner
was examined with reference to
statements alleged to have been
made to him by Robert Miller rela-
tive to protecting his (Miller's) fam
lily when they were living at Spooner.
Evidence showed that Miller consid-
cred he was entitled to protect his
family against a certain man even
to the extent Of shooting, If neces-
sary.
Mrs. Bowman, wife of Mr.. Bow
man, whom the Millers stated they
thought they shot, was on the stand
at time of goinG to press and had
given evidence in rebuttal to some of
the statements previously made by
the defense.
Mr.. Diedrich, owner of the meadow
on which Miller had been when the
shooting took place, gave evidence
for the defense. He had not been
called to the stand in the previous
trial of George Miller.
It is expected that the prosecu-
tion and defense will be ready to ad-
dress the jury late in the afternoon
or early tomorrow morning.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-28
DELINQUENCY AMONG GIRLS
APPARENTLY ON INCREASE

St. Paul, Feb. 28.-Mothers' clubs
here have been astounded by state
ments that delinquency among girls
is on the increase.
Rescue homes in St. Paul are
crowded to capacity with unwed
mothers, according to Rev. A. J. D.
Haupt, special officer of the juvenile
court.
At the same time delinquency
among boys has decreased, figures
show. Rev Haupt blamed part of
the delinquency Of boys to pool halls.
Automobiles and movies were
blamed largely for the delinquency
of girls. "Mothers let their daugh-
tiers 20 out too much unchaperoned,"
said Haupt.
"The automobile is worse than a
house of prostitution. 1t has been
responsible for more cases of de.
linquency among the girls than ali
the houses Of ill-fame," Haupt added
"Dance halls and canoe parties have
added their quota, but the automobile
stands first"
Delinquency among girls is con-
fined largely to the ages Of IA to II
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-28
RAISES
FIGHTING FORCE
Costa RIGA and Panama Rush.
ing Preparations for War
Attic Members of League
(BY United Press

Balboa, Canal Zone, Feb. Is
Panama and Costa Kica, both men,
Ners of the League of Nations and
bound by it's war preventative clauses
were rushing preparations for war
today. Panama mas troors in the dis
puted territory Of ChirriQui, is send
ing troops to- Coto today, and has
raised forces of volunteers waiting
only for arms. Costa Rica, following
the "invasion" of Chirriqui, has
made no statement of her intentions.
1t is indicated that neither nation
will appeal to the League of Nations.
Panama officials stated that no repre-
sentation will be made to the league
until Costa RIGA has declared her in
tentions. Panama has received no
"eply to her reques to the United
States for arms. 1t was the popular
demand that the United States sup
ply arms, first, because Panama dis
armed at her request; the second
reason was MISUNDERSTANDING
that Panama was the first country to
follow the United States into the
world war.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-28
|RAILR0ADRATE
AC1SATTACKED
Forty-two States Appeal to
Supreme Court to Change
Railroad Rates
(By United Press)

Washington, Feb. 2S.-Forty-two
states today appealed to the supreme
court to declare unconstitutional
some of the sections of the transport
tation act. The appeal was directed
against the section Of the law giving
the Interstate Commerce commission
power to fix intrastate rates. The
commission increased the passenger,
Pullman, express and freight rates
last August and later ordered the in
trastate rates raised to level with
the present interstate traffic.
The commission is to go before the
court to appeal the case Of the Wis
consin Public Utilities commission
and other states will back up the
case of Wisconsin. The case will be
argued the latter part of this week.
The brief was signed by the attorney
general and counsels of the railroads
and utilities commissions in forty
two states.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-28
HOUSE MADE TO ORDER
IN ONLY TEN MINUTES
(By United Press)

Bridgeport, Conn.,, Feb. 2S.-A
house to order in ten minutes. Order
your bungalow today and it will be
ready for delivery tomorrow. That
is the offer Of the Sunshine Homes
and Concrete Products company,
which is producing reinforced, con-
crete houses, invented by Simon Lake
of this city, inventor Of the subma-
rine.
The company has taken over the
yards Of the Housatonic Shipbuilding
company, where wooden ships were
built during the war for the Emer-
gency Fleet corporation, and within a
short time expects to turn out these
houses at the rate of four a day. The
actual casting Of the houses, which
is done in one piece, takes only ten
minutes, according to Robert c..
Lafferty, architect and president Of
the company who designed the house.
Lafferty calsl the. house a "revo-
luton in home building" His model
home was set up on vacant lot in
the center Of the city.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-28
AlRSHlP ROUTE PLAN
FOR NEW OIL FIELDS
(By United Press)

Edmonton, Alta, Feb. 28.-Pros-
pectors bound for the Fort Norman oil
fields on the Mackenzie river to seek
their fortune next spring will be able
ii they have 81, 500 to spare-ts fly
to the new bonanza land by dirigible
balloon.
Major Jenner and Major Wollan of
Los Angeles, promoters of the air.
line, recently visited northern Alberta
to select site for an airdrome. The
airship they will use is now on order
in New Yorl, and will, they declare,
have a capacity Of 35O,00O,OO0 cubic
feet of gas and will be capable Of
flying at a rate Of seventy miles an
hour. 1t will carry IS passengers,
five tons of freight and 700 gallons
of gasoline. The southern terminus
of the dirigible route will be either
Peace river landing, at the end of the
Canadian Pacific's northern spur, or
Fort McMurray, at the end of the AL
berta & Great Waterways Railway.
From either of these places, an air
line to Fort Norman is about 900
miles.
"The recent discovery of gusher
we'll on the Mackenzie river has led
scientists to believe that the worlds
greatest reservoir Of oil has been tap
ped and unquestionably will result
next spring in a stampede comparable
to the old Klondike rush." said Major
Jenner. "The dirigible is safe
method of travel over the wilderness
country because it can land where an
airplane can not and engine trouble
will not necessitate it coming to earth.
The $500 will include an insurance
policy"
Both promoters served in the war,
Major Jenner with the Canadian air
forces and Major Wollan with the
United States naval air force.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-28
Thirty-two Bodies Recovered
Today From Wreckage Near
Porter, Indiana
N. Y. CENTRAL CRASHES
INTO DERAILED FLYER
Blame for Wreck Lays Between
Engineer on Derailed Train
and Tower Man
(By United Press)

Porter, Ind, Feb. %. (By Carl
Victor Little.)-Thirty-two bodies
were taken today from the wrech-
age of the New York Central Inter-
state Express and the Michigan Cen
trail Canadian Flyer near here. AL
though mangled limbs and other bits
Of human anatomy are scattered
throughout the wreckage, rescue
workers believe these are parts Of
bodies already recovered and it is
thought that the list Of dead will not
increase.
Investigation has been started by
authorities to determine the cause Of
the wreck. A coroper's investiga-
ton is to be held in Michigan City.
According to information gathered
by railroad and police authorities
the blame for the wreck lay between
the engineer of the Michigan Central
and the tower man at the crossing
where tie wreck occurred. The
Michigan Central train, leaving Chi
CagO at p. IN. Sunday, was COM
ing down upon dangerous crossing
at speed OF SIS miles per hour and
hit a derail set against It. The en-
CINE and all the cars left the rails.
The train, plunging along, lay half
way across the New York Central
tracks which intersected the Michi-
gan Central tracks.
Then the Interstate Express, at a
speed OF sixty to sixty-tive miles an
hour, plunged into the fore part of
the Canadian train. James Crook,
the tower man at the crossing, said
that, besides having the derail set
against the Michigan Central, he had
signals set to stop the train. Engi-
neer William Long Of the Michigan
Central train claimed that the sig-
nails gave him the right Of way.
Most Of the dead are from Michi-
gan City and this vicinity. The In
terstate Express was running from
Boston to Chicago, and the Canadian
train had left Chicago for Toronto
and other Canadian points about an
hour before the crash. The big en-
CINE OF the Interstate plunged
through Me day coach Of the .derailed
train. The coaches were picket up
like paper boxes by the mogul en-
CINE which stacked up piles OF debris
SO feet high.
After going through the train, the
locomotive with bodies still hanging
to the pilot, spun entirely around
and then rolled over on it's side. The
engineer and fireman were killed in
stantly. Passengers aboard the In
terstate Express described their sem
sation as the train plOwed through
the wreckage, eve heard terrible
sounds. bits Of wreckage struck the
ror win1OWg and tho rnrs com m on r.
ed to jar. We heard crashing Of
glass, Kissing of escaping steam and
tho screams of the dying"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-28
RESPONSIBILITIES
FORM BASIS FOR BOOK
(By United Press)

Washington, Feb. %. - When
Charles Sven, President Wilson's
stenographer, finally publishes his
book on an eight years association
with the man most prominent in the
worlds eye during that time, an init
mate, personal history Of the World
war, it's causes and its effect will be
added to the worlds literature.
That such bobk will eventually
be published has been admitted by
the quietly efficient master of the
curleques of shorthand, but he very
definitely stated that no such book
would appear upon the market for
several years and until all possible
objection Of President Wilson has
been obviated.
Publishers have not been slow to
realize the Importance ~ of Swem's
personal acquaintance with the presi-
dent and have made fattering offers.
Even the compilation of the letters,
which the president wrote during the
eventful days of 1917 and 1918 in
book form, with a bit of explanation
by Sven about the circumstances
"HACIi ,Cd1Acu LUZ VIC ACICCAo "VuAu NC
a most valuable commentary on &C.
tions taken by the administration
which are now little understood by
the public.
In the mass of material, which
Sven is now packing up for his de-
parture about March l for Chicago,
where he will take up his old position
with the Gregg Publishing company,
which he held before he became the
presidents stenographer, is stack
of notebooks about three feet high
containing practically all the CORE
spondence Of President Wilson die
tated for the past eight years. These
will form the basis for Swem's book
when he finally decides to give his
"reminiscences to the world.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-28
LAW ENFORCEMENT TICKET
CHOSEN FOR KELLIHER

Citizens of Kelliher met Friday
night and nominated a claw en-
fOrcement" ticket. There is de-
termincd move to see that fragrant
law breaking. and places running in
violation of law shall cease. It is
the intention to take the necessary
steps to have present laws enforced
under all circumstances. The ticket
is as follows: President Of Council,
Rev. Vinje; member of city council.
Mrs. Pierson; recorder, Mrs. Barry;
justine of the peace, f. J. Taylor;
copstable. ". J. Wilson; treasurer,
VIM -Barry.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-28
PROGRAM ARRANGED FOR
PARENTS Of BAND BOYS


. The one hundseG and fifty mem
bers of the Beginners and Juvenile
hands will gather in the association
rooms tomorrow night at 1880, and
will be ready for the reception OF
their parents at 8 O'Clock. Invitations
have been sent out by Director Riggs
requesting the parents to be present
Tuesday night in order that they may
see what is really being accomplished
by the boys of the two bands. -
Several selections will be rendered
by the consolidated bands and sew
eral by the Beginners, Juvenile and
Saxaphone bands individually. Di'
rector Riggs is anxious that the par
ents- arrive promptly at s o'clock in
order that the program may be car
ried through as planned.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-28
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR
MRS w. H. LILYE TOMORROW

Funeral services Will be held to-
morrow afternoon at three O'Clock
at the Baptist church for Mrs. Mary
Lilye. who passed away at 1915 Sun
day morning after an fitness of sew
eral weeks.
The deceased leaves a husband, w.
II. Lilye: two SON., Roy Barwise and
Charles Barwise; a step-daughter,
Mabel Monte; three sisters, Mrs. Paul
Burholtz of Staples. Carrie Remer Of
Duluth, and Hattie Steiner of Du-
luth; and her mother. Mrs. Charlotte
BarWise.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-28
LAST MEETING OF OLD
CITY COUNCIL TONIGHT

The last regular meeting of the
old city council will be held tonight.
A week from tonight they will turn
the reins of the city over to the new
mayor. Mayor-erect Garlock and
acknowledgement Lair will
face each other at the ends Of the
long table. Tom Smart after short
vacation of three years, will again be
back to represent the Second ward.
The only really new face on the
council will be that of B. E. Stat
ford, alderman from the Third ward.
Massrs Garlock and Lahr have each
"served time" in the capacity Of aid
erman previously. Messrs. Bagley,
Barnell and Bridgeman, have also
served their respective wards and
have been returned to their old
places on the council.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-28
RALPH oracle POST TO
MEET THURSDAY NIGHT

An adjourned meeting of the Ralph
Oracle post of the American Legion
will be held Thursday night at the
rooms of the Civic and Commerce as
ISOLATION for the purpose of complet-
ing plans for a membership drive to
be held in the vicinity of Bemidji
during the next few weeks. Efforts
will be made to secure every ex-ser-
vice man in the community ASA men,
Der of the Bemidji post.
The election of an adjutant will
also be. matter of new business and
the attendance of every member is
especially urged on this occasion:
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-28
REVENUE AGENTS MUST
HAVE SEARCH WARRANTS
Supreme Court Denies Right to
Enter Private Homes for
Liquor Without Same
(By United Press)

Washington, Feb. 2S.-Revenue
agents must have a search warrant
in order to invade private homes in
hunting for, liquor, the supreme court
held today. The decision, it is be-
lieved, will prevent widespread pro-
hibition raids unless the federal gov
eminent obtains warrants.
The court set aside the case of
Lawrence Amos of South Carolina for
having moonshine whisky in his
possession. Amos appeal was based
on the claim that liquor was taken
from his home without a warrant of
search and seizure. The court order
ed that the liquor taken from his
home be returned to him.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-28
ELKS' CARNIVAL CLOSES
THREE-DAY ENTERTAINMENT

The Bemidji lodge of Elks closed
it's three-day carnival late Saturday
night after having staged what may
be called the most successful carnival
ever held in Bemidji. Many features
provided first class entertainment
each evening and the winaup Sat-
urday night was largely attended, in
fact. large number Of persons were
obliged to wait until the crowd
had thinned down somewhat before
being admitted.