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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-06-17
ElWANS CLUB ENJOYS '
INTERESTING PROGRAM
Date for Charter Presentation
Set for July 80; Big Time
Is Already Planned

Local hardwaremen, who are men,
bers of the Kiwanis club, had charge
of the program for the meeting
Thursday noon at the Elks' club fol-
lowing the regular weekly noon-day
luncheon. Although the day was
warm, there was a large attendance
and all present enjoyed "shirt-
sleeve" luncheon.
j The mems quartet sang few we'll
chosen songs. Introduction of guests
followed and a number of short talks
were given. e. X. Jenkins of Minnie
apolis, of the Oliver Piow Works, was
introduced by w. zPstobinson, chair
man of the meeting, and he respond
ed with an exceptionally fine bust
ness talk on 'Fishing for Fish and
Fishing for Business" He compar-
ed a good fisherman to- a good bust
ness man and vice versa, stating that
skill and patience were required for
either. He remarked that business
last year was very similar to man
going on a pleasure jaunt with the
family i'm fast automobile and meet
ing a bump in the road which caused
him to put on the brakes 50 suddenly
that he wore off much of the rubber
on his tires. Now he claims lit is
TIME to start letting her out again.
CONTINUED on Page 81
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-06-17
HARVEST HELP GENERALLY
ABUNDANT IN WHEAT BELT

Advices received by the Depart
ment of Agriculture from its agents
in the field indicaGe that there will
be no general shortage Of labor for
the: wheat harvest, and that in some
areas there will he decided sur
plus
In Kansas, where the harvest be-
gins about June Is in the southern
tier Of counties, the supply of labor
is already in excess of the demand. In
that state wages for shockers do not
run over SO day with board and
lodging.
In Texas, where harvest is already
in progress, these seems to be labor
enough to meet all depands, with
the possible, exemption. of the PAN
handle" district. In Texas harvest
wages run from 80 to $3.50 a day.
In the northern wheat states the
situation has. not yet developed suffi-
GENTLY to make possible reliable es-
Inmates as to demands for outside
labor, but it seems probable that the
labor market will be comparatively
easy in most localities, with the pre-
vailing wage not over SO a day.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-06-17
LOCAL BASEBALL TEAMS
TO CROSS BATS SUNDAY

Bemidji is to have another base
ball team this season, Judging from
present Indications Several Of last
years city team have nearly complet-
ed arrangements for a teap to play
under the auspices of the Moose
lodge. Ray Phelps has consented. to
act as manager.
The first game which will be play
ed Sunday afternoon at the ball park
at 2:3O O'Clock will be in the form of
a practice game and after that con-
test a more permanent team will be
organized. The M. &. l. nine will be
this teams first opponent.
Practice will be held at the ball
park this evening unless rain pre-
vents. Another prnctice will be held
at 10 O'Clock Sunday forenoon and
all players who wish to make the
team are urged to 'oe on hand in the
field and the public is urged to en-
courage them as much as possible in
their games.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-06-17
WANDERER TO HANG
FOR DOUBLE MURDER
(By United Press)

Chicago, June 17.---Carl 0. Wand
erer was to be hanged today for the
murder of the ragged stranger
Wanderers death will mark the
end of the case which attracted ma
ton wide attention a year ago.
Police, hearing several pistol shots
rushed to the front of Wanderer' s
home and found his wife and the
ragged stranger" killed. Wanderer
had a pistol in ris hand. There was
also a pistol in the hand of the un-
identified man.
Manderer, who had just been hon.
oralbly discharged as a lieutenant in
the army, was hailed as a hero. For
several days his story that he shot
the ragged stranger" after the lat
er had shot his wife in a hOld-up
was believed.
Investigation showed that both pis-
tolls were Wanderers. He was tried
and sentenced to % years in prison
for the murder of his girl-wife, who
was about to become a mother.
The public became Indignant be-
cause the jury did not sentence
Wanderer to hang. Jurors were
heCkled.
The state then brought Wanderer
back from prison and tried him for
killing the ragged stranger he hir-
ed to stage the fake hold-up. He was
sentenced to death.
The ragged stranger" was held dn
the morgue for nearly year and was
never identified.
,Whnderer has BEEN stole Through
out his trial and time in the death
house.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-06-17
LORD MAYOR OF CORK
RETURNS TO IRELAND
Advisors Say O'Callaghan Left
u. S. Knowing He Was
a Doomed Man
(By United Press)

Chicago, June 17.---Donald O'Cal-
laghan, Britain's phantom rebel ar
rived overseas today. O'Callaghan,
lord mayor of Cork, who fled the
United States after being refused a
political asylum here made the trip
without passport and via "the un-
foreground route of the IRISH"
The announcement Of the arrival
of the leader of the Irish republican
movement was made exclusively to
the United Press at the headquarters
of the Irish mission here. O'Cal-
laghan arrived in the United States
several months ago, a stowaway. The
order that he had to leave the coun-
try was issued after a bitter fight by
the Irish sympathizers.
During the stay here, the 29-year-
old Irish rebel leader stumped the
country for the American association
for the recognition of the Irish re-
public.
Close advisors today said O'Calla-
CHAN left the United States with the
realization he was a doomed man. He
left over the protest of many close
friends who pointed out he could
hide in the United States for months.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-06-17
GIRL SCOUTS TO BEGIN
THEIR CAMP SATURDAY
Miss Alma Munson to Have
Charge of Girls Camp
at Lake Movil

Bemidjf Girl Scouts will 20 into
camp tomorrow afternoon on grounds
close to those of the present Boys
| camp. A cabin suitable for their use
has been secured and the tents of the
Boy Scouts will b. moved to. this
site and erected by the boys before
leaving their camp. Miss Alma Mum
son will be the girls scoutmaster and
will have full charge of the camp.
The Girl Scouts are asked, to have
their personal luggage at the City
hall Saturday at noon, and a truck
will convey it to the camp site. Pro-
visions will also be taken at that
time. The girls themselves will leave
from the city hall at $3.50 o'clock
Saturday afternoon. Cars will be
provided to take them out at that
time.
At present 1t is not known definite
ly how many Girl Scouts with make
up the girls camp, but at least so
are expected to go. Mrs M. A. Downs
will go to the camp Monday and will
give the girls swimming Instructions
all next week.
The Boy Scout camp was the scene
Of much activity last night on ac-
count of the large number of visit
ors. Scores of parents and other cittt-
zena drove to the camp and spent
the evening with the boys. Is Scouts
were added to the previous number
there by reason OF the Scout members
of the Juvenile band joining the camp
after their return from Information
al Falls.
The track meet was held yester-
day and the results announced were
as follows: shoe race, won by Verne
Dechaineau; standing broad jump,
Caskey; running broad jump, Verne
Dechain eau: standing high jump,
Lars Hakkerup; running high jump,
Verne Dechaneau; pole vault, E.
Keeler; 75-yard dash, Verne Dech-
aineau; relay race, troop two.
A. T. Carlson talked at camp fire
in the evening, F.. G. Schadegg told
some fish stories, r. A. Olson told
some more stories and C. E. Carson
gave the boys some good fatherly ad-
vice. Mrs. Charles Vandersluis sur
prised the boys BY dishing up five
gallons OF lice cream. Mrs. E. F.
Netzer will be responsible for an
other treat for the boys tonight.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-06-17
ALLEGED FAKE SALES
H.. PROMOTERS ARRESTED
Use of Name of James J. Hill
Leads to Arrest of Trio
as Fake Statesmen
(By United Press)

Fargo, N. d., June 17---Fam1ltar
Use of the name OF the late James
J. Hill, railroad magnate, led to the
detection Of an alleged scandal and
led to the arrest of three men by
Sheriff Kramer. The men VIII be
arraigned this afternoon on charges
of promoting the sale OF steel stock
believed. to. be a fake enterrise
They are w. w. Woods, So, alias
George Leo Of Salt Lake City, Utah,
or Tulsa, Oklahoma, J.yW. Harrison,
%, a brakeman of Ottawa, Iowa, and
J. w. Burnett, a baker OF Tulsa,
Oklahoma.
A. Duetz, Edgely farmer, was pick
ed as the victim. He had $40 down
and returned to Edgely to secure an
additional $4,000. He was to. tele-
graph a. report Of his success TO
James J. Hall, Fargo" The latter
name aroused suspicion in Edgely
and an inquiry sent out by Sheriff
Kramer resulted in the arrest Of the
men in their daily rendezvous In the
park to discuss proceedings, Other
wise the men were very careful not
to be seen together.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-06-17
LEAGUE WOULD REACH
! AGREEMENT WITH U. 5,
(By United Press)

Paris, June 17.-(By Edwin Hull
linger)-The League Of Nations to-
day asked allied powers to reach an
agreement with the United States on
the zap and Mesopotamian mandate
before the next meeting of the regu'
lar council. CASTOR DeCunha Of Ber-
lin, acting for the league, made the
request of France, Italy. Great Brit
ain and Japan.
The note revised the statement
that it is essential for the allies to
reply in full understanding with the
United States note that the council
may discharge it's duties in approach.
ing t.. mandates. The league will
not attempt to exercise its mandate
functions until request has been
made, DeCunha declared.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-06-17
BABCOCK LET'S CONTRACT
FOR MORE IMPROVEMENTS

st. Paul, June 17.---Awards OF cons
tracts for more than 100000 of adj
'ditionaa improvements on Minnesota
trunk highways, $663,OOO Of grading
and gravel surfacing and 100000 Of
new bridges, were made Thursday by
Charles M. Babcock, state highway
commissioner. -
Contract for four miles Of paving
on M. T. H. No. 10, Superior boule-
ward, west of Minneapolis, estimated
to cost $4,000, and tho only hard-
surfacing job on the list. viii ba
awarded in a few days. according to
o. L. Kipp, chief construction engi-
neer. This and few others VIII
complete awards on the second $l,~
00O, 900 List Of new state construction
under Good Roads Amendments Mo-
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-06-17
STORY OF MLlTERAeY
r4 BUT ONLY HALF TOLD
Shortcomings of Census Figures
Shown Up When Millions
Called to War

Washington, June 17.-(Capital
News observation-disclosures, in
tent upon giving to the country the
bald truth with respect to illiteracy,
are pointing out that figures furnish
ed by the census bureau, had enough
in themselves as to the extent of ig-
norance, do not tell much more than
half the story. This surprising asser-
ton is explained by the fact that fig
ures on illiteracy compiled by census
enumerators were made up from
statements furnished by the individ-
ual who was not required to furnish
proof Of reported ability to read
and write. Often, it is suggested, a
householder who had learned to trace
merely the letters of his or her name,
as child might learn to trace pic
ture, would reply in the affirmative
when asked if he or she could read
and write.
On the other hand, when the war
came on and newly-made soldiers
were asked whether they could read
and write, an entirely different stu
alton was presented. A soldier was
required, under tests adopted by the
army, or a sailor by the navy, to not
only read clipping from a newspa-
per or magazine, but to write one or
more sentences. The question as to
whether or not he was illiterate was
decided in this way.
The result was a condition of IL
literacy not disclosed by the census
enumeration. and so alarming as to
startle and shame the nation. Add
ed to this, a statement made by DR..
Thomas E. Green, director of the
speakers bureau of the American
Red Cross, in an address to Wash
ington graduating class, that the war
| in sending down nearly to wreck and
ruin education and civilization would
seem to be enough to give the coun-
try pause. DR.. Green was making
the point that the war, with its ruth
lessness, did not stop with the de-
struction of life and material prop
erty.
Out of ravages Of war, though. say
those who see in education the hope
and the mainstay Of the future, has
come compensations, one of them be-
| ing the stimulus given the desire to
obtain knowledge. manifested in SO
many ways and in SO many settings.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-06-17
All Guarantors of Bemidj il
IL Association Are Urged
to Meet Tonight =
PROGRAM TO BE ONE OF
:, e BEST EVER SHOWN HERE
Junior Town for Children
49, Promises to Be Better
Than Ever Before

A meeting of the guarantors of the
Bemldu Chautauqua association has
been called at the rooms of the Civic
and Commerca association by presi-
dent J. e. Harris at O'Clock to-
night.
l. The chautauqua will be held for
five days beginning Sunday, July II.
The program will he one of the
strongest that has come to Bemidji
and will comprise some of the very
best talent on the Chautuaqua plat
form. The chautauqua will open
Sunday the program for that day be-
ing an afternoon and evening appear
ance of the Chairman Concert party.
DIR. John Marvin Dean will deliver his
lecture "America's Tomorrow" in the
evening. The DiGiorgio Orchestra
will appear Monday afternoon and
evening, and in the evening 'Whera-
hike Rawei will give lecture ON "A
Gentle Breeze from Tropic Seas" The
morning program for the Juniors will
commence on Monday and, will con-
time throughout the balance of the
period.
Tuesdays program will contain a
lecture by Oney Fred Sweet on I'm
the Other Fellows Shoes" and an en-
1tertainment entitled 1.-THE Bubble
by IA all star cast. Perhaps the
strongest feature of the whole pro-
gram is that which appears Wednes-
day---The Adanac Quartet. This
qNartet has obtained an internation-
al reputation which is. enviable. 1t
will appear. afternoon and evening.
On the same day, in the afternoon
program, J. F.. Conner will give lee
ture on ':What's iM the Farmers
Mind" Thursday, the final day of
the chautauqua, will have a pageant
entitled "a Mother Goose Party" in
the afternoon, a lecture ''The Battle
ground of the Nation" by III. Rich
mond Mills. and an evening enter.
tain by the Barnaby Sisters.
From the advance notices, which
have been sent out, it is apparent
that the children are going to have
a bigger time at their Junior Town
than they have had on any previous
ctautauqua programs and "The Mo-
ther Goose Party" will prove one OF
the big things for the children, &C
cording to reports from places it has
been put on.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-06-17
REPRESENTATIVE MASON
DIES AT CHICAGO HOTEL
(By United PresS)

Washington, June 17.---Represen-
tative William Mason Of Chicago died
at his hotel here Thursday, his death
following recurring heart attacks
Mason, a minister of wit and satire
was one OF the picturesque figures Oh
congress a score of years ago. He
Was sent from Illinois and in 1916
he returned to congress as repubh'
can-at-large from Chicago. Mason
was one of the principal supporters
of Irish freedom in congress, being an
author of a resolution to appoint q
minister to Ireland which amounts tC
recognition by this country. Mason
would have been II on July Z.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-06-17
Secretary Hughes Understood
to Be Studying Question
of German Treaty II
SENATE LEADERS WOULD i,
ACCEPT HOUSE PROVISION
Acceptance to Be Provisional
on Acceptance By House of
Senate Revision
(By United Press)

Washington, June libby A. L.
Bradford -Congress is moving slow
ly toward declaration of a state of
peace. Secretary Hughes today is I'M
derstood to be studying the question
of treaty with Germany. Hughes
is said to be considering a possible
treaty with Germany on the basis that
one of the following two courses
must be taken after congress accom-
plishes state of peace.
The United States must accept the
treaty Of Versailles with the question
of the League of Nations stricken out
and with those notifications or res
ervations necessary to meet the Of
fers of the administration with the
treaty as it now stands.
This government must negotiate
separate peace with Germany.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-06-17
Japan TRYING TO GET
:; ACQUAINTED WITH U. S,
(By United Press)

Washington, June 17.---Observers
here of the trend of world affairs are
becoming impressed with the evident
desire of Japan to get acquainted
with America.
While some rather jingoistically re-
gard this with apprehension, the gen
eral opinion among officials and
members of congress here is that
Japan is taking the right means OF
making the United States and its
people known to Japan and It's people.
and that, therefore. it is by that
much diminishing the danger OF Sc
rious difference between the two ma
lions.
The evidence OF the Japanese de-
sire to get acquainted with America.
whatever the purpose may be. Is seen
here in the presence constantly or
substantial contingent of Japanese
newspaper men. The visitors regis
ter in the senate press gallery, where
foreign Journalists inscribe their
names, show that during the present
and the Last session of congress 10
Japanese journalists looked lin on
the senate.
This is remarkable when 1t is con-
sdered that from no other nation
have their come half so many jour-
nalists in double that length OF time.
English journalists rank next In num-
Der, but the register shows fewer
than half a DOZEN Of them. That 1T
|is apparent to observers here that
japan Is sending her trained observ-
ers to this country to go among the
people, ascertain sentiment, and go
back home better qualified in inter-
pret American attitudes and policies.
The visiting Japanese do not re-
main long ihl Washington. For the
most part they stay here two or three
days or week. and then go on to
other cities. Many OF them nave
toured the country virtually from
end to end. Those who while here
expressed any sentiments regarding
things American. most politely indi-
Gated that what they saw pleased and
Interested them. AS to anti-Japan-
esq sentiment, or hostility they have
little ito say. One or two OF them.
however, have stated while here that
except for certain localities, they
found no such feeling.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-06-17
MAJOR OTTO FIGURES IN
MAIL ROBBERY CONFESSION

Major Adam E. Otto, formerly as.
sistant postmaster at Bemidji and
now assigned as postoffice inspector
of the St. Paul district, including this
city, figured strongly in the round.
ing up of "Big Tim" Murphy and
his assistants, who are alleged tc
have planned and directed the $780,
900 Dearborn street mail robbery in
Chicago.
Edward Geirun, Murphy's private
chauffeur, completely confessed tc
Major Otto, according to an account
of the case in the Chicago American
of Tuesday. June IA.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-06-17
STATE LAND SALE WILL
BE HELD HERE JULY Is

A large number of state land, sales
are scheduled for the month of July
and among these is. the sale OF Bel
trami county lands to be held at Be-
midi at 10 o'clock a. m. July 13.
Cass county lands will be placed on
sale at Walker, at 10 a. M, July 8;
Koochiching county lands, July IL,
at International Falls; Roseau county
lands, July rs, at Roseau; and 1tasca
county lands, July 10, at Grand Rap
ids. The sales in this territory will
be conducted under the supervision
of the state auditor by s. c. Bailey
of this city.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-06-17
MUNITIONS SEIZED AT
HOBOKEN WEDNESDAY
(By United Press)

New York, June 17.---OWnership
of 500 machine guns and five cases or
ammunition alleged to have been con-
signed to the Nrish revolutionary
force was to be established by the
war department. at Hoboken. The
munitions we're seized Wednesday
night on the steamer Eastside by the
customs officers. The ship was lying
in the army pier in Hoboken anu
about to sail for Belfast. The ma
chine guns and ammunition were hid
den in the coal bunkers and were
said ito have been discovered by a
member of the crew.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-06-17
PIONEER SETTLERS WILL
HOLD PICNIC AT LENGBY

There WILL be a, picnic for the pio-
neer, settlers of the Thirteen Towns
at Lengthy tomorrow. Rev. and Mrs.
l.. J. Jerdee, being pioneers of that
district and having organized most
of the Lut heran congregations in
1885 to 1889, will attend. Rev.
Joseph Jerdee, who was born in Foss-
ton in 1887, will also attend.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-06-17
ELKS LODGE TO HOLD
INFORMAL DANCE TONIGHT

Invitations have been sent out by
the Bemidji lodge of Elks for an in
formal dancing party to- be held In
the lodge hall this evening. Good
music has been secured and indica-
tions are that there will be large
attendance. The Elks are holding
dances every other Friday night since
the warm weather began and each OF
these affairs has proven to be a sue
cess.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-06-17
PLAN FOR ASSOCIATION
OF NATIONS COMPLETED
(By United Press)

Washington, June II (By Ray
mond Clapper).-Plan for the asso-
citation of nations has been drafted
at the request of President Harding,
1T was learned in reliably informed
headquarters here today.
The draft now completely covered
several typewriter pages and is con-
structed around the idea of the codi-
flying the international law and set
ting up a world tribunal after the
plan advocated by President Har-
ding in campaign speeches.
This was the answer asked by ad-
ministration quarters today to the
letter of Hamilton Holt asking Har-
ding to specifically state what he is
doing toward the association of ma
lions, which he advocated during the
presidential campaign. The report
is to ignore entirely the Versailles
treaty and the League of Nations.
President Harding, it is said, or
dered drafting Of the plan shortly af-
ter his election last November. A man
well versed in international law, who
has the complete confidence of the
president, was asked to undertake the
task, but his identity has not been
made known. The drafting was COM
pleted some weeks ago, it was said.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-06-17
MAYOR H0DCSON NAMED
PRESIDENT OF LEAGUE
(By United Press)

Winona, Mimi, June 17.-Mayor
L. C. Hodgson of St. Paul was elected
president of the League of Minnesota
Municipalities, at the closing session
of the conference here late Thursday.
The meeting next year will be held
at Crookston. The conference ended
when the delegates were taken on a
ride about the city and on an excur-
sion boat on the lake.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-06-17
(By United Press)

Washington, June 17.-(By l.. C.
Martin)-In seeking a graceful way
out of the threatened remarks over
the peace resolution, senate leaders
have hit upon plan Of accepting the
house provision declaring war at an
end and the existence Of a state of
peace in presenting senate repeal
of the war declaration. This accept
ance is conditional, however, on ac-
ceptance by the house of the senate
revision of the American rights in
alien property. This plan Is now be-
ing tentatively considered, according
to leaders.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-06-17
BACBY RESIGNS FROM
SUPERINTENDENT'S JOB

The resignation OF Prof. r. o. Bag
by as superintendent of Bemidji Pub
lie schools was handed to the Board
of Education at special meeting last
night. The resignation is to take eff
feet September 1. Mr.. Bagby states
that he has not yet definitely decided
upon his future location.