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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-07-19
Asphalt Still Explodes and
Spreading Flames Set Fire
to "a Oil Tanks !!
DAMAGE MAY AMOUNT
OVER TWO MILLION
Many Persons Made Ill by Gas
Fumes Settling Down Over
Large Territory
(By United Press)

Linden, N. j., July ia flaming
flood of burning oil, which swept
over New Jersey meadows and flowed
into Staten Island sound blowing up
81 oil tanks and causing two million
dollars damage, was still raging today
after fourteen hours Of fighting.
The damage done may go more
than two millions due to the ex-
plosion of an asphalt tank and six
additional gas tanks today. One hum
dred fire fighters ran for their lives
abandoning 5000 feet Of hose as
new fuel burned on the flames.
Starting with an explosion in an
asphalt still in the plant of the War
ner-Quinlan company the burning sea
covered many acres. For a time the
blazing oil threatened to cross the
sound to the shores of Staten island.
All night the oil famed and a heavy
pail of smoke hung over an area of
miles. Tanks blew up one after an
other throwing mass of flames sky
ward and dumping new fuel on the
blaze. Navigation was halted mile
back from the danger zone. Thous-
ands Of spectators were massed on
Staten island shores watching the
flaming oil.
Many persons were made i'll by
burning oil fumes which settled
down over large territory. All
night frightened families, gasping
and choking, carried children and
whatever household effects were port
able.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-07-19
Di Giorgio Orchestra Well
Received Monday Afternoon
and in the Evening Also
.,WHERAHIKO RAWEI TELLS
OF SOUTH SEA ISLANDS
"The Bubble" Promises to Fill
Big Chautauqua Tent to
Capacity Ton, At

The DiGiorgio orchestK = which
appeared yesterday afternl e and
evening in the Chautauqua p. g. ram,
presented remarkable series OF uln-
bers. Each member a finished = st,
combined to make a quartett\ IF
artistic excellence, they entertal \
both audiences in mastery. va
Madame DiGiorgio, on the c0rne, ),
delight her hearers. The ease and
freedom displayed in her playing
were remarkable, notwithstanding
that many difficult portions of her
Miss Adeline's selections on the vio-
lin were also much appreciated, while
Mr.. D&Giorgio with his varied roles
alternately pleased and amused the
audience. He is an artist of high
standing. Miss Fortunate displayed
wonderful control at the piano and
added to the variety of the program
with, her mandolin playing.
Wherahiko Rawai, of the South
Seas, caused many to revise their
ideas of the people and their habits
in that part of the globe. Himself
native of the South Sea islands,
educated in England, refined and
polished gentleman with faultless
English, RaWei explained in detail
the many wonderful accomplishments
of the natives of the Samoan islands.
- Contrary to the general impression
the Samoans are highly intelligent as
demonstrated lin their wonderful
llandiwork. Clothing made from bark
of trees and rushes, and decorated
~ s,,iaa -oP tyr hid nd,
ries, made into a dye, were exhibited
and made the audience gasp in as
constituent at their beauty.
DR.. Rawei spoke feelingly Of the
wonderful change that had been
wrought by the advent Of Christian
missions. In Is years it has changed
these people from cannibals to deep
ly spiritual Christian people The
weird, yet sweet, songs sung by them
were reproduced by Rawei in both
English and native Samoan Ian
guages. His lecture was highly educa-
tive and interesting, and without
Gtoubt left an impression on his
hearers that will not be forgotten.
Oney Fred Sweet '1n the Other
Fellows Shoes was the feature for
the afternoon and the side-splitting
: comedy 1.-THE Bubble" will be the big
hit tonight. The reputation which
this play has gained as fun-pro-
voker is expected to fill the Chau-
tauqua tent to capacity tonight. =
Tcnight's program will begin ait
$3.50, it has been announced, so that
those who attend the band concert at
the State Teachers college may attend
If hey SO desire.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-07-19
HIBERNIANS HOLDING !.
NATIONAL CONVENTION
(Bv United PresS)

Detroit, July 19.-"How can the
Ancient Order of Hibernians best
help the Irish >cause?"
This is the foremost question to
be considered by delegates attending
the fifty-second national convention
Of the Ancient Order of Hbernians,
which opened a five-day meeting here
today. 49,,
Adoption of national insurance
plan and a new ritual and degree
work will also be discussed.
Upwards Of $500 delegates were
in attendance. In addition, several
thousand visitors from all sectinos
Of the country flocked to Detroit
to put in their appearance at the
confab.
The Ladies' Auxiliary was held in
conjunction with the convention.
An increase in membership was to
be reported at the convention for the
first time in II years. The A. O. H.
has divisions in SO states and prov
inces, it's membership comprising
approximately 100000 men. The
auxiliary totals 10000.
The first business session of the
convention was held at noon today
with John Moran, chairman of the
convention committee, presiding.
Mayor Couzens delivered the address
Of welcome and the officers of the
two bodies responded.
The Very Rev. John Cavanaugh
Of the Catholic University Of America
at Washington, D. c., formerly presi-
dent of Notre Dame university and
nationally known orator, delivered
the sermon which was the principal
address Of the convention.
Friday the delegates and visitors
will be taken on sightseeing tour
to manufacturing plants and other
interesting points.
The convention will close Saturday
with election Of officers for the en-
suing year.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-07-19
KNlJTSON WILL VISIT
This VICINITY SOON

In a letter received by J. J. Opsahl
from Representative Harold Knutson
this week, information was contained
that in the very near future Mr..
Km1tson would make trip to Be-
midi and the Red Lake district for
the purpose of looking into the mat
ter Of opening reservation to allot-
ment to the Indians and sale OF the
remainder of the territory, the pro-
ceeds OF, which would be placed to
the credit of the Indian funds.
Mr.. Knutson is strongly and "a
favorably impressed with the prof.
ect and the Importance of the open,
ing up for cultivation OF this tract
of land. The matter of transportation
through the territory in question
is also something that Mr.: Knutson
is interested in, and undouotealy,
when he visits the reservation, que
consideration will be given to an
matters pertaining to- the settlement
OF the land. !, 49,; --~,--
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-07-19
HORNED co. AUDITORS
~'' FIND $4,000 DEFICIT
Books are Checked Back as Far
as January, 1916; Amount
May Pass Million Mark
(By United Press)

Austin, July 19.---R. j. Thompson
was still in Jail today when auditors
announced that he had taken at least
5S47O,OO0 from George A. HORNED &
Co.
j. c. HORNED, vice president Of the
company, announced that tlte audit
ors had checked as far back as Janu-
airy, 1916, and found a total Of $47O,-
600 missing. The amount will reach
$1,1G9,OO0, the United Press was told
reliably. While auditors said amounts
taken prior. to January, 1916, were
small 1T was said they may not be
able to reach the exact amount in the
examination of the books. The larg.
est amount taken at one time was
$4,000.
The preliminary audit was to be
completed today. j. G.. Horned and
George A. HORNED will report to OIL
GERS of the company in s. meeting al
Chicago tomorrow mo ming.
Thomson slept soundly in Jail
When Jailer Carmichael aWoke him
for breakfast early today he was
cheerful and composed. "This is q
good place to sleep" he told the jail
er as he went to take shower bath
Attorneys were in communication
with Judge Meighan Of Albert Lea in
an effort to secure Thonipson's release
and bail. 1t was believed an early
hearing will be arranged
J. G.. HORNED Announced that the
visible assets from the Oakdale farms
owned by Thomson were $l,42O,O0O
This asset will liquidate ,he amount
known. Accounts payable to the Oak
dale farm are 100000 while the In
debtedness is 100000.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-07-19
BONUS CLAIMS 10 Be
HEARD AT CONVENTION

For the convenience of the neigh
boring posts and the delegates and
aHernates who are to attend the state
convention of the American Legion
at Winona, August /, 2, and 8, the
state soldier bonus board of review
will hold hearings on claims during
the convention period.
Lists of claims which the posts of
the state desire to have reviewed at
that time are to he sent to the bonus
board Of review not later than July
25 so that files may be arranged for
the hearing.
The board will act on all claims
promptly. and this is expected to save
alme and expense for all ex-service
men lwha are !. having difficulty in
having their claims adjusted.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-07-19
RED AND GREENS TIE
IN ANNUAL FIELD MEET
Rivalry Was Keen at Second
Annual Field Meet Held by
State Teachers College

Out of five teams entered in the
second annual field meet of the State
Teachers college held at the county
fair grounds, Saturday afternoon at
8 o'clock, the Reds and the Greens
tied for first place, each team scoring
Is points. The Rose team came next
with II points, the Purple and White
with 16, and the Orange and Bllck
with Is.
The events included 5Oyard dash
for girls, a 100-yard dash for boys,
a nail driving contest for girls, a
sack race for boys, a baseball throw
with 16; and the Orange and Black
boys, a potato race for girls, a tug
of-war and a relay race.
The Reds took three first places,
two seconds, and two thirds, while the
greens took two first places, one Sec
ond, three thirds and two fourths.
The captains Of the various teams
and the nicknames for the various
teams were as follows: Reds,
known as "Dodgers," captained by
Miss Blanche Dodge; Rose, known
as "Ramblers,"' captained by Mrs.
Mary Johnson; Orange and Black,
known as "Tigers," captained by Miss
Adah Williams; Green, known as
"Grasshoppers," captained by Paul
Johnston; Purple and White, known
as "spartans," captained by Harold
Scarles.
G. H. Sandberg of Crookston acted
as general manager Of the meet, J. W.
Smith as clerk, X. o. Snortrum as
announcer, F. P. Wirth as starter,
and judges were r. O. Bagby and
Mr.. Schirling, Misses Morse and Dep
uty.
The event furnishes much amuse
ment for the school each year and
much interest was taken. by all stu.
dents in this meet. Rivalry was keen
at all times.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-07-19
MOTHER SAYS SHE PAID I
FOR BERCDOLL'S RELEASE

(By United Press)

Washington, July 19.--Mrs. Emma
Bergdoll, mother of Grover Cleveland
Bergdoll, charged before, the house
Investigating committee that Captain
Bruce Campbell, military counsel for
Bergdoll at his trial. demanded $780,
900 for the higher ups" in the case.
The investigation Of Bergdoll's
excuse for being classed as a Stacker
was reached today. Mrs. Bergdoll de-
clared that Captain Campbell, who
defended her son on Governors
Island and Clarence Gibbony, civilian
counsel for the draft evaders, Joined
in making demand for 100000.
She testified that she had actually
given $4,000 to Campbell at New
York, and later Bergdoll told het
| that it had gone to the higher ups'(
lin Washington. i
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-07-19
SEVEN ACRES PER FARM
MAY BE CLEARED HERE
Present indications Are That
Clearing Campaign Will Pass
Original Objective

When the Beltrami County Land
Clearing assoaia tion was formed, the
date of land clearing in Beltrami
county averaged about one acre per
year per farm. The aim of the associ-
alton was set to raise this average to
five acres per farm per year or 5000
new acres cleared in Beltrami county
i'm 1921. According to the best in
formation available to date, the ay-
.erage per farm is about seven acres
which will make the total area clear
ed about 10000 acres. .I
AS the total cleared area in 1920
was 10000 acres this years clear
ing viii equal two-thirds as much
as had been cleared in the last 20
years.
The following are few of those
who have been doing large scale
clearing: Hagali Land Clearing club,
100 acres; Yves Wright, So; w. T.
Blakely, 40; Chas. Carter; So:
Thomas A. Goodmanson. 60; G. |.
Goodmanson, 60; Harry Gunsalus,
SO.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-07-19
NATIONAL ADJUTANT OF
LEGION TO SPEAK HERE
Lemuel Bolles to Address All
Ex-Service Men at Bemidji
Friday Evening

Lemuel r.. Bolles, national adju-
tant of the Americans Legion, with
headquarters at Indianapolis, Ind,
will address all Legionaires of this
section of the state at meeting to
be held in the Civic and Commerce
|associatiom Rooms Friday evening,
July ~, beginning at o'clock. He
will arrive here Friday noon from
Crookston and leave >Bemidji early
Saturday morning for Duluth. :
His itinerary in Minnesota in
cludes talks at Crookston, Bemidji,
Duluth and the Twin Cities. He comes
to Minnesota from North Dakota,
where he has been making a series
OF talks for the national organic
ton Of the Legion.
He is thoroughly familiar with
|alll phases of the national organiza-
ton and it's activities and his talk
will be along lines of special inter-
est to every ex-service man, whose
attendance is invited and especially
urged.
"A. H. Vernon of Little Falls, state
commander of the Legion, will &C
company Mr.. Bolles to iBemidjl and
will probably give another of his
Interesting talks. Mr.. Vernon has
been here several times before his
election as state commander. and he
has always been well received.
Letters are to lbe sent; ont to all
Legion posts lin this secion of the
state urging all members to come to
this meeting apd it is especially
urged that all ex-service men take
advantage of this opportunity to hear
what the Legion is doing.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-07-19
ASSOCIATION DIRECTORS
DISCUSSS ROAD REPAIRS
Roads in Vicinity of City
Inspected by Directors
and Officials

A. matter of Importance to every
farmer south of Bemidji and every
auto driver or driver Of any vehicle
using the road south of Belnidji was
discussed at the regular meeting Of
the board Of directors of the Civic
and Commerce association this noon
and as a result Of a conference with
Engineer S. D. Snyder and County
Commissioner Ed Paulson it was de-
cided to take action at once toward
getting a good road built from the
Nymore pavement south over the
railroad tracks and past the Bemidji
Body plant to where the road runs
south around the old brick plant and
east of Lake Irvine.
The county commission ers, who are
in special session, were taken over the
road this afternoon, accompanied by
several cars containing members of
the board of directors of the associ-
alton and other county officials with
the object of deciding on a definite
plan either to build new road or
grade and surface the road already
there
/ This particular piece of road has
been the cause OF mucn complaint
from the residents Of the county who
live south and from many others who
use that portion of the road, and it
was felt that it should be given imme-
date attention as matter of emer-
gency road construction.
Information was given by Engineer
SNYDER to the effect that the new
road to Cass Lake, which has been
designated as part of the BabcocB
system, was now the best road tc
travel to Cass Lake. Most of it has
| been graded and is in passable
condition The contract for the last
strip of the road is to be let Thurs
day, according to- Mr.. Snyder, which
will mean that all the grading will be
completed this fall and in all prob.
ability some of the surfacing will
also be done and the road completed
next summer. Considerable discussion
was also held on the construction oil
other roads in the county and Mr.
SNYDER as far as he was able, advised
the directors just what was being
done by the highway department OF
the state.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-07-19
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR
CHARLES DERUSHIA TODAY

Funeral services were held this
forenoon at 9 o'clock for Charles
DeRuslIia Of Mill Park, who passed
away at St. Anthony's hospital Sat-
urday evening after an extended ILL
ness of a year and eight months.
Rev. FIR. J. J. r. Philippe officiated.
Burial was made in Holy Cross ceme-
terry under the direction OF Fl. N.
Mckee, funeral director.
Mr.. DeRushia leaves to mourn his
loss large family and host of
friends. He had made his home in
Bem:I;' for a large number Of years.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-07-19
TENNIS CLUB COMPLETES
FIRST ROUND OF TOURNEY

The first round of play in the an
nual. tournament being played by the
BemidT Tennis club has now been
completed with Lord defeating Abel,
6-2 and 81; and Denu defeating
Hoselton, 60 and 60.
All players are now set for the
second round. Two, matches have
been played already. One of these,
played last evening, resulted in Nc
Chez defeating Henderson, Ga and
6-1. F..
Those who lost out in the first
round are to be matched TO play for
q consolation prize, and the winner OF
the finals will be given a grand prize.
The second round of the tournament
is to be played off this week.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-07-19
REMOVE BRUSH NOW.
SAYS COUNTY AGENT

Now is the best season of the year
to remove the brush on land that Is to
be stumped and plOwet DUNG tho
next five years. Brush out in july,
August and september is more COM
pletely killed than when cut at other
seasons Of the year, and the dried
leaves help f,rsltly in the bu! nIng
of the piles Of brush. Brush should
be carefully FILED so that all the
brush lis laid the same way. In the
first brushing of the land the Ak is
usually a much better tool to use than
the scythe. The brush must be cut
close to the ground In order to simpli-
fy the work of keeping It down in
later years. The scytha can be used
to advantage on the second, growth.
Where the stumpage Of the land Is
delayed few years and the brushed
land is seeded to- grass and pastured
an immediate annual net return or
$500 per acre can be obtained. The
following mixture Isl recOmm ended
for seeding among stumps after
brushing andi burning is done; one
pound each Of white, and alsike ana
red clover; two pounds Of timothy;
two pounds bluegrass, on low ground
the red clocer should be omitted and
two pounds of alsike substituted.
The seeding to clover and pastur-
ing of brushed off stump land for a
period of five years before stumping
and breaking takes place has several
advantages over the practice or f0rced
clearing where raw land Is broken
up and put into crop at once.
The cost Of stump removal Is less.
The cost of breaking Is less.
The ground and seed bed ds IN
much better condition.
The first, crop produced is much
larger.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-07-19
FIRE DESTROYS HOUSE
S-.. EARLY THIS MORNING

The fire department was called
about 3. a. m. today to the house in
the Fifth ward occupied by Mr.. Huff
man and family, and owned by Mrs.
NJ. A. Spooner. The house and con-
tents were completely destroyed. De-
fective wiring was given as the cause
Of the fire.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-07-19
sBE SQUARE CLUB" WILL
HIKE TO PLANTAGANET

The 'Be Square" club of st. Paups
Evangelical church will meet at the
church, Sixth street and America
avenue, at Z o'clock tomorrow NOR
ming, and from there will hike to
Lake Plantaganet. Each boy is re-
questvl to bring his own lunch, swim
ming suit and fishing tackle, and to
be at the church on time. so as not
to delay the time of starting on the
hike. Rev William F. Kamphenkel
will have charge of the boys making
the trip.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-07-19
GIBBONS-CARPENTIER
MATCH WELL ARRANGED
.By Carl D, GrOat

New York, July 19.---The Gibbons
Carpenter fight will be put on just
as soon as the Frenchman lets Tex
Richards know that he Is ready. The
match, however, Is made, and the
Frenchman hardly will raise any OBJ
lection to Richards selection.
The contract has not been signed,
but the terms will call for IL rounds.
if the bout is staged in New Jersey,
and Is rounds If it comes off in New
York. Gibbons will train on fights.
Eddy Kane said today he is now max
ling ready for an extensive summer
campaign.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-07-19
STATE LABOR LEADER
ADDRESSES CONVENTION
(RY United PreSSl

Brainerd, July 19.---Constructive
and progressive policies are essential
to the success Of labor, President E..
G. Hall Of the Minnesota Federation
of Labor, told the annual convention
of that body today. Much depends
upon the progress that is to be made
in the coming year by action of this
convention" Hall said. "This con-
vention meeting in critical period
lin the history Of our movement has
a wonderful opportunity for construc-
tive work and to strengthen faith in
orr membership"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-07-19
ASSOCIATION TO HOLD
LUNCHEON TOMORROW NOON

The regular weekly noon-day
luncheon of the Bemidji Civic and
Commerce association will he held
tomorrow, and following the lunch
con the regular business session Will
he. held. The directors of the asso-
citation met in regular weekly ses-
SION this noon. A large attendance
il urged for tomorrow's meeting. .
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-07-19
M, B, A. LODGE HOLDS
e. ANNUAL PICNIC SUNDAY

The M. B. A. lodge had its yearly
picnic Sunday, July II. About fifty
Of the members gathered at the |. q.
o. r. hall about 8 u. M, and from
there they all went in cars to "A
beautiful spot at the head OF Lake
BemidM, where they spent the day.
It was an ideal day for u picnic and
every one surely had a most enjoyable
time.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-07-19
MARSHAL FOCH PLANS TO
VISIT U. 5. IN OCTOBER
(Ry Tinted Press)

Paris, July 19.-Marshal Foch is
looking forwar eagerly to his visit
to America in October. Ever since
he led American troops in battle he
has been anxious to visit the land
that sent them over the Atlantic to
fight in France, he said.
"Marshal Foch will attempt to
visit every state," said the marshals
aide, though naturally he can stop
in only the large cities"
The marshal's itinerary includes
October 81 in Kansas City and Armi-
stice Day in Washington.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-07-19
PINE TO PALM" PICTURES
-. -....-. - ARE ON DISPLAY HERE

A number! of pictures taken, along
the Mississippi river by John Koors
and Louis Neuman, who are making
the trip from this city to New Or
leans in a canoe, are on display at the
Mayer ,& Swisher Grocery store on
Beltrami avenue and any one who
cares to see them are invited to do so.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-07-19
TO COOPERATE
WITH u. S. GRAIN GROWERS
(Ry Tinted PreSS)

Fargo, July 19.-Austria is pre-,
pairing to cooperate with the United
States grain growers and has formed
private company to buy the $780,
600 bushels Of wheat she requires
above her production direct from the
American faremsr, according to in
formation received by Capt. F. G.
Neumeier, Fargo newspaperman.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-07-19
ODD FELLOW ENCAMPMENT
INsTALLS NEW OFFICERS

At the special meeting Of the !. O.
o. f. encampment held Monday eve
ming at the Odd Fellows hall, the fol-
lowing officers were installed; George
Rhea, chief patriarch; p. l.. Hines,
senior warden; and. j. G. McGhee,
high priest.
No further meetings will be held
for some time because workmen will
begin at once to tear down the old
building preparatory to building the
new hall on that site.