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The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-08-06
HOW aswAEEE RBBER" CAME

An interesting story is told re- gardiug one of tho most popular songs ln Che world. "The old Folks at Homo" Is author was Stephen Collin Foster. who has been called "Amorica's premier balladist." He vote TO songs. including "old Kentucy Home" "Old Black Joc." and "Old Uncle Ned" When he had written "Tbe old Folks at Home" he was disp,eased with Che name of Che river given in Che second verse; ln Che original Che verse runs:
 "Way down upon the Pedce rlbber,
 Far. far away
 Dor's wha my heart is turning
 obber
 Dcr's wha my bruddcra play"
 He asked his brother Morrison for for better name for Che river. "What Southern stream do you sug- gost instead of 'Pedcc'?"
 Morrison offered Yazoo. which Stephen thought wouldn't do. "Wen. let's consult an atlas" said Morrison. On a map Of Florida they found little river called swanee. That's it, exactly" cried stephen.
 Although millions Of copies Of Posters souge were sold, his life was a tragic one. He gave his first two songs to a friend. who made S1O.OOO out of them. Marrying in 1850. his fife was very unhappy. Eventually he went to New York. where he became a yagabond.
 10 was at this period of his life that he strayed one day Into a shop and. sitting at a paino. won from Che keys Che wistful. pleading tune. "Come Where My Love Lies Dream ing" A man who was present of- fored him 80 for Che song. and he accepted gratefully Foster died in a public ward at Che Bellevue hospi- Gal. New York. and is entered on Che records as @ laborcr.-Path- finder.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-08-06
DIES AT sITKA

Mrs pauteia.eG. wife ot Che arch priest ot Che Russian church at sitka died at chat place a few days ago and it is believed her death was due almost entirely from worry re- rari.ug Che condition of her rc'a- uvcs n Russia from whom she had received vory d.scoumgins news a few months ago and nothing since. A letter from her people had told oi tho.r having insufficient food and clothing and of being threatened with death by starvation and frecz- ins Tho deceased was about 50 years of age and leaves her hus- band one daughter and large circle Of friends Go mourn her death.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-08-06
ALASKA

AIaska. 'ts of thce. Land of Subum.ty
 or thoo ! sing, ! love thy valleys wide. Thy hins where fortunes hIdo ! willingly abide
 Under thy wing O. Bounlle Country theo Land ol Immouaty
 Titanic roaImi Kingdoms have passed avay Congueror have held brief sway Through every worldly fray
 God guides thy helm O Unknown Country thct Land of Great Destiny.
 Thy day shall dlWui Lct scr.bblers muck and aEc. Lct poIroous an forlko. Thy sturdy sons shall mako Thy empire known. O. Land or Beauty Rare. There e uo land moro fair Under Che suni Somo here would never trade rhaiohcd hut in p.ucy glade For finest mansion made.
 And ! am ouci
 n A. No0nan. SS City of Seattle. July 11. 1921.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-08-06

al other English-speakng peoples. thoy can help along in Chat direc- lion by avoiding Che renewal Of cor-
 au treaties or alliance with peo- pies who speak an oriental language. We trust chat this suggestion is ox- prc. cd In terms that arc under standablo. oven if not technically diplomatic"
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-08-06

"Dont you want to hold Che baby2" asked Che fond young mother
 "No thank you promptly replied tho old sea captain backing od
 "Dont you iko habIos2"
 "Not much. mo'am The last dime ] held one it got -seasick." " -phlodoiphIa Press
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-08-06

Hc looked as is he had been in am arpme smash and was clearly dascd As hcre was no gasoline odor about him. however Che oGiccr spoke Go him kindly
 "Whara Che mattcr3" ho asked.
 "No, it doesn't seem possible" Che citizen muttorcd.
 "What docu't9"
 "Iucrediblc. n act yet Che ruthi Che bomusel one rambled on. feeling gently Che large lump adorn- ing his head.
 "What ise" Che officer demanded. showing symptoms of impaucncc.
 The other sighed "Wby" he cz- plaiucd. "I do not soem to be able to bring my mind to realization ol Che fact chat my wifc Is really and truly Che same woman used to hold on my lap and cau my itty- bi,sy tooty-wootsy loyey-doyoy. but by gosh. irs actully a acti"
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-08-06

As moro than three years had ...r.ei s.nce hc had hoard from his ,If rmc man-otau-work around hs printing or.cc n Florida. Che stroi- Ier was yer, much surprised a tew days ago when Che mail brought Go him d Ieucr from chat individual Zion .uauumi Zion" thc Stroller was won't to csu him when addrcs- s.re h.m u endcar.nE terms. As Zion h1d always written at inter ,l. %. two or thrco months. Che stroller naturally concluded. when In. lII not receive a letter for three ,..r nat his former protcgc had boom gathered Go hls fathers. imag- inc h. surprise when thc following ua. rroe.rcl
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-08-06

Made by the manufacturers of Ivory Soap and P AND c The White Naphtha Soap.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1921-12-24
BOOTLEG LAKE SCHOOL F>gar y
s.3s5fs III ENJOYS FINE PROGRAM

AZ combination Christmas program
for.the children Of the Bootleg Lake
Community took place at the Bootleg
Lake school Friday night at 8 o'clock.
The children of the community
manifested the real Christmas spirit
in the splendid program given under
the direction Of Mrs. Edward Luedtke,
.Jr., teacher Of the school, "A we'll
trimmed ,Christmas tree, and pine
.twigs beautifully decorated the in
terror Of the school building.
The singing OF Christmas songs and
the rendering of Christmas recitations
dialogues, solo by Mrs. z. Warning
ton, q duet by Mrs. George Miller and
Mrs. E. Warrington, and Christmas
address by Rev. William Kamphenkei,
together with interesting playlets Civ
EN- by the children, comprised the
program A reciprocal giving Of
Christmas presents by the Santa,
Claus Of Bootleg Lake school, assisted
by the teacher, truly expressed the
real joy Of the Christmas festival,
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1921-12-24

HARDWARE TRADE BOOSTS
LUCKY DAY SALES PLAN

9 The Given Hardware company. OF
this city was given1a page and a half
write-up in the December IA issue OF
The Hardware Trade magazine on its
Lucky Day" venture. Y. ~
This store has created "a tLucky
Day" plan which is effective today
and was installed for the purpose Of
increasing its cash business. One day
each month is chosen as ''Lucky Day.
and all cash customers who bring in
their slips before the tenth of the
following month dated on ''Lucky
Day" are refunded the entire amount
Of their cash purchases. @.......<'
The plan was started during Oc-
tober as trial proposition and it has
proven so successful that it has been
continued each month since that time.
The first month many of the custom
ers failed to save their cash slips, but
this list is rapidly decreasing and the
Given Hardware company advises that
cash sales are also increasing. $ .@.
5sa Each month those who, have cash
returned to them tell their friends
about it and the result is that tic idea
is rapidly gaining ground. The Hard
ware Trade devotes so much import
ant space to the idea, because it is
that magazines desire to have other
stores in cities throughout it's trade
zone do likewise. IN; ! {. r -, -.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1921-12-24
HIGH SCHOOL ENJOYS
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

The pupils Of the high school met
at the Methodist church Thursday
afternoon at 1:3O and enjoyed an ex-
:cellent Christmas program. After the
close Of the program, the pupils en-
ioyed a visit from Santa Claus, who
was loaded down with gifts which
were distributed to all the,boys and
girls. School was then closed for the
holiday vacation. .s 53 !
The program included the follow
ing numbers: Music by the high school
orchestra; reading Of an original
story, "The Significance Of Christmas, :"
written BY Luella Backus, read by
Irene Chilean; scene from the Christ.
mas Carol" with the following char
acters, "scrooge," Gustaye Larson;
Nephew" Walter Barker; "Clerk, !"
Daniel Detling; First Gentleman
Harold Dickenson; Second Gentle
man. Henry Jordan; reading Of a
synopsis of the last chapters Of the
t.Christmas Carol Ruth Caskey;
music by the high school orchestra;
singing Of Christmas carols by the
Boys and Girls glee clubs.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1921-12-24
Ratio Approved for Larger
Ships 70 Stand Despite A
+ I'LL, Auxiliary Craft \ \
BRITAIN HAS NEW PLAN
SHOULD FRANCE SUCCEED
Frances Demand for Auxiliary
J. Craft Is Contingent Upon
..- Sub" Settlement
lRY United PreSEl

Washington, Dec. "a, (By Carl ..
Groat) If France secures the ap-
proval Of her demand for submarines,
Great Britain will undoubtedly de-
mand the right to increase her anti
submarine feet. This fact stood out
today. as the naval disarmment COM.
amittee gathered in an effort to draw
an agreement on the submarine Ques-
tion before Christmas.
The French, with demand for
10000 tons Of submarines, will at
tempt to settle this point before MAX
ing known what auxiliary craft they
will demand. In any event, the de-.
mand for light cruisers will be con-
tingent Upon what the conference
decides concerning the 100000 tons
Of submarines requested.
Should France lose, as it appears
evident, she will ask for Il larger
tonnage in auxiliary craft. Neverthe-
less, it seems certain that the quas-
ton Of ratio for the larger ships will
stand even if the parley can not come
to satisfactory conclusions on the
submarine and light craft defands. In
that case, each power will be free TO
fix its own course on the submarine
question and also free to define for
itself what constitutes adequate pro-
lection against submarines. ..4a
: The British contend that wartime
experience shows that the auxiliary
fleet must be large enough to pro
tect its merchant marine. a.! %:$' =
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1921-12-24
VISITOR HELD UP HERE
/ :. EARLY FRIDAY MORNING
Friends of Victim Give Out
Story of Holdup; Police
Were Not Informed

Two holdup men jumped from be'
hind box car and confronted WIZ
lam Burnside early Friday morning.
and. with pistols drawn, demanded
that he throw up his hands. While
one fellow covered him, the other
went through his pockets and re-
lievcd Burnside Of about SIS In casfl
and two checks, according to stories
told by friends Of Mr.. Burnside: ,
+ He was returning from the Great
Northern depot shortly after the
1852 wcstbound train came in and
was crossing the 500 tracks near the
Given Hardware company's ware
house when the holdup occurred. Af--
cording to the police no report OF
the affair had been made, although
several about town were told OF the
robbery. H. N ,
Mr.. Burnside makes his home at
Grand Rapids, Mimi, and is spend
ing several weeks in the city repair
ing typewriters and monographs. He
maintains a workbench in the Rosbeck
tinshop on Beltrami avenue, but
could not be reached today, appar-
emily being out Of the city.
The police have no clue to. work
upon, as they had not been informed
Of the robbery until this morning,
when, representative Of The Pio-
neer made inquiries regarding the
VAR, H.: VII
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1921-12-24
BEMIDu GUARD TEAM
LOSES TO THIEF RIVER
Former Bemidji Player Nets
Most Points Az ainst Co. r.; N
to Play Return Game

4 Bemidji's national guardsmen put
up q hard fight against the Thief Riv.
er Falls city basketball team at that
city Friday evening and come out Of
the battle with a better, score than
local fans had anticipated. Although
the Bemidji players were handicap
ped somewhat by a small floor, they
came out with 10 points against rs
for Thief River Falls. f" %ss.
Myron Plummer, a former Bemidj j
player, netted the most points for the
Thief River team, scoring on five field
baskets. Other Thief River Falls
men who scored are Halzkenecht 3,
Carlson 2, Hermanson / and Hadrath
/. Carlson also scored on the only
free throw given that team. ,,.s.
For Bemidji, Phibbs and Achen-
bach lead the scoring with two field
baskets each. Simons made one, that
completing the scoring. Out Of six
chances at free throws, none. were
made. .g. E. s$s..es A.
The first half of the game was rath-
,er, slow, but the second period was
very good. The locals are looking
forward to return game here dur
ing the early part Of February and
are confident that they can make a
better showing on the larger floor.
Perry johnson Of Thief River Falls
served as referee and the Bemidji
boys report very impartial work,
Phibbs and 'Achenbach played for
wards for Bemidji, with Simons cen
ter and Lane and McGee guards. For
Thief River Falls, Carlson and Plum
mer played forwards, Hadrath center,
and Brown and Halzkenccht guards.
Kelland substituted for Brown, Her
manson for Hadrath and Penney for
Carlson .a.%s
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1921-12-24
POLITICIANS ATTACK Al.
PREMIER BRAND TODAY
CIV United preSs)

Paris, Dec. 24.-Political oppo-
nents of Premier BRAND launched an
attack against him in the chamber of
deputies today. Dr., Koltz demanded
a debate Of the Preparations situation
before the Cannes conf gBriand
refused and urged postpo nement IN
til after the conference. He also de-
manded q vote Of confidence.
u BRAND declared that at the opening
5ofs the conference, France will not
abandon any Of her guarantees. He
held that Frances original views on
guarantees will be considered. Never
during the London conference with
Lloyd George did they discuss relin-
gushing any Of frances securities,
BRAND declared. Lloyd George, he
asserted, understands the position of
France. .5:.z Nm .3.54 s.,sit5:. M. .3.8
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1921-12-24
URGE STATE TO POST SIGNS
::s 70 SAVE CONFUSED HUNTERS
2(By United fPress)

saranac Lake, N. y, Dec. "a
Owing to the unusually large mum
Der Of deer hunters lost in the Ad-
irondack wilds during the past season,
guides and woodsmen are urging that
the state place signs on all ponds,
lakes and major trails, with arrows
showing the points Of the compass
and giving the names Of the waters
and trails. -
e Itis thought by those familiar with
Adirondack woods, that if such plan
was carried out, a majority Of those
lost while hunting would soon find
their way out. Such method is sure
to meet with some opposition upon
the part of those who feel that the
posting Of the woods might detract
from the wilderness charm. .
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1921-12-24
b. II. S. ALUMNI TO PLAY
STUDENTS MONDAY NIGHT
Organization Meeting Follows
Basketball Game Dance 70
Conclude Program

Efforts to form a Bemidji high
school alumni association will be made
Monday evening, following the alum
ni-high school basketball game, which
will be called at 1880. The value Of
such an organization has long been
considered and a number of the live
wires have started what will proba-.
bly, result in permanent organize
tion. 5$S g% I.
Both the high school and the alum
nj will be represented by strong teams
and an exceptionally fast game is
looked for. With the return Of many
recent graduates to the city for the
holiday period, it is expected that
much interest will be shown during
the short business meeting which'will
follow the game. IN
|! Following the Organization meet
ing, dance will be held, to which
all alumni and high school students
are invited. This affair will be entire
" for students and former students
and their escorts and lady friends.
IS The basketball game, however, is
for the public and the price Of adj
mission has been set so as to en-
courage q large attendance. "a number
of committees have been appointed
to- arrange for the various details Of
the evening and all arrangements
have been practically completed. It
is felt that if the students and alumni
support this movement as they are
expected to do. q very ENJOYABLE eye-
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1921-12-24
JOHNSONS ENTERTAIN

Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. Johnson enter
tanned at z O'Clock dinner last eve.
ming the members Of the county au-
;litor's office force, covers being laid
for eight. The house was very prettily
decorated in the Christmas colors,
bells and streamcrs being used in the
living room, and over the table in the
dining room there was a large green
dome from which the streamers ex-
tended to each place, where nut bas-
kets and place cards were used. After
the dinner, social conversation and
music was enjoyed throughout the
evening. The guests included Misses
Flora Olson, Julia Nelson, Bertha
Krause, Harriet Ta7ids, Mrs. Olive
Henjum Collins, and Deputy Auditor
Alsop! ~. =
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1921-12-24
NEWBERRY'S SEAT IN =
SENATE JEOPARDlzED'
(By United Press)

Washington, Dec. "a, (By Fraser
Edwards) An unexpected develop
ment, which, for the first time during
the long fight over his campaign ex-
penditures, definitely placed in jeop-
ardy the senate seat of Truman H.
Newberry, has occurred in republican
senatorial ranks: lila 4
Six republican senators who claim
they can secure backing have served
notice on Senator Curtis, republican,
whip, that they will vote to unseat
unless he arises in the sem
ate and makes declaration as to the
money spent in his campaign against
Henry Ford 4f - g.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1921-12-24
Chicago EXPERIENCES
INCREASED CRIME WAVE
Revolver Duel, $25, 900 Holdup
and Two Kidnapings Take
Place in Short Order
(By United Press)

Chicago, Dec. PA wave Of
crime involving revolver duel at
Chicago's busiest corner, State and
Madison, and $25,0OO holdup, was
brought to climax early today when
two bold kidnapings occurred in short
order. = * 81 =
Arthur Booth, wealthy investor and
manufacturer from DesMoines, Ia,
visiting here, was kidnapped, slugged
robbed and left chained to his auto
mobile on. bleak, ,blizzard-swept
prairie on the outskirts Of the city.
He was taken to the Deaconness hos
.pital and recovered consciousness
long enough to establish his identity
and then 1apsed into unconsciousness.
His condition is considered very
critical. ...
He went. out in the early evening
and was apparently. held up down
town. and forced to drive to the out
skirts of the city where he was beat
en- over, the head with the butts Of
revolvers. ~ u. .. ~ =@
John A. Mckay, Detroit rnanufac-
turer, his wife, Edith, and John D.
Allen were the known victims of the
second kidnapping. A fourth, man
who has not yet been found and
whose identity has not been estab-
lished, wps the other victim in the
McRay party. -. r 'tEt
The McRays left the LaSalle hotel.
where they were stopping, about 10
o'clock. They met Allen few min
utes later and were driving on the
South Side when five bandits held
them up. w.. @...s T.. -
a, Mrs. McRay was forced to get into
the bandits car and the robbers de-
manded her jewels. She had hidden
them on her person. ! II, -< ...,. ~. y.
sf II left them in the case at the ho-
tell" she told. them The bandits told
her that they knew that she was lie
ing and forced her to take off her
shoes. They searched her but she
gamely defended her gems,
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1921-12-24
SMUT IN WHEAT CAUSES -"
BIG LOSS IN MINNESOTA

Fargo, NJ D., Dec. 24.-Smut in
wheat in Minnesota causes ten mil
lion dollar loss, Dr.. F.. C.. Stakman
Of tha University Of Minnesota de-
clared in lecture, here. Smut is easily
controlled. North Dakota, he declared,
is facing the situation of the North
east where wheat cannot be raised
because Of the diseased soil. p s,ar
! A single barbcrry leaf will bear
from two to eight million spores,
capable of producing rust in wheat.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1921-12-24
TWO EMPLOYEES ROBBED
BY AUTOMOBILE BANDIT
fRy United Pressl

st.. Paul, Dec. 24.---Police today
sought a bandit who late Friday rob-
bed two employees of the Crane-Ord-
way company Of $4,000 in currency.
The bandit, in an Oakland touring
car, pulled up to the curb and halted
r. w. Anderson and Miss N. E.
tBrownell, credit manager and cashier
Of the company. He dumped the cur.
rency into bag he was carrying and
jumped into the car, which was being
driven BY another man. The ear then
sped north. The automobile bore q
license number belonging to G. Freeze
of Zun1brota.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1921-12-24
MOOSEHEART LEGION TO
MEET WEDNESDAY NIGHT

The Women of the Mooseheart lie.
gion will hold open installation on
the next regular meeting night, Wed.
nesday, December %, to which all
Legionaires and Loyal Oorder OF
Moose only, are cordially invited.
After the installation there will be a
soc ial session and lunch will be served
At their special meeting held last
evening, four new members were re-
ceiyed.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1921-12-24
"HOTr DOGS" NOT A FIGURE T.
n OF SPEECH IN RUSSIA

Washington, Dec. 24.-"Hot dogs"
are not a figure Of speech in famine
stricken Russia.
@ Former Governor Goodrich, of In
diana, went into one Of the Volga val
ley communes and noticing the
strange absence Of dogs, which usual
" over-run every Russian community,
he asked where they were.
One of the commune leaders, with
a. perfectly straight face, replied:
eve butchercd them all last week,
and ground them into sausage
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1921-12-24
LUMBER MARKET FIRM .
FOR SEAS OF YEAR
indications Are That 1922 Will
Be Prosperous Year for I..
All Lunbermen l55

The lumber market remains firm
for this season., according to the
American Lumberman. Some grades
which have not been in keen demand
at any previous time this year can
now be bought at bargain prices. Such
stocks are largely softwoods, and not
ably from the southern pine produc-
ing, region. Hardwoods, particularly
the upper. grades, are in very scanty
supply and prices are, firm. The be-
lief is growing that the hardwood de-
|nand IS going to be much greater
than the volume of stock available, a
belief which is supported by reports
Of the purchase Of a good deal o.. low
grade hardwood when the buyers
found the desired quantities of high
grade stocks could not be obtained. I
The year opened with a steady
downward tendency in lumber prices,
which tendency was not arrested url-
til about the middle Of March for soft
woods, and some weeks later for hard
woods. Beginning with March, the
price tendency has been slowly up
ward, there being, of couEse, times
when prices have been lowered; but
the gains more than Offset the recess
sions. While prices today are con-
siderably below those asked at the be-
ginning Of 1921, it is evident that to-
day they are upon a substantial and
sound basis and that any changes are
likely to be upward. 4. ..%
An encouraging feature Of the mar
ket Is the betterment Of the export
situation brought about largely by
The rise in foreign exchange. For ex-
ample, there may be cited the deal
whereby France is expected to pur-
chase 24O, 200, 900 feet of southern
pine, taking one-third annually, be-
ginning with 1922. This deal has
been subject to negotiations for
months and while it is not yet con-
sunimated, it indicates the improve
n,ent evident in the export trade.
Thus with good outlook for home
building, with a better export demand
in sight, and with an expansion in the
requirements Of industrial consum-
ers in evidence itiooks as if 1922 will
be prosperous year for lumbern,en.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1921-12-24
STATE TROOPS QUELL RIOT
RESULTING FROM STRIKE

Newport, KY, Dec. 24.--State
troops sent here to qucll the disturb
ances, which arose as a result OF
strike Of steel workers, took charge
of the situation today. Four compan-
les of guardsmcn arrived in the city
in the early forenoon.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1921-12-24
MINNEAPOLIS WOMAN Is h.
BURNED TO DEATH IN BED
,(By United Ts,'ess) }

Minneapolis, Dec. 24.--Mrs. Julia
Follonsby, 63, seamtress, was burn
ed to death in her bed last night.
Firemen carried her out but she died
20 minutes later. More than $500
in small bills was found in her room.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1921-12-24
nine PERSONS KILLED - g.
in ARKANSAS CYCLONE
(By United Pressl

Arle, Arkansas, Dec. 24.-Eight
negroes and one white man were
killed in a cyclone which prac tically
wiped out Clarksdale, Ark, a dispatch
received here today stated. b.
Relief workers from neighboring
towns are caring for the injured and
searching the ruins for bodies. -r ~. :.