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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-22
Former Congressman DENLY of
Michigan May Be Named
Secretary of Navy
LATE DEVELOPMENTS
SHIFT TO J. J. DAVIS
Conference with T. v. OCon-
nor Today Completed Har-
ding's Cabinet Slate
(Bv United Press)


St. Augustine, Fla, Feb. 22.-For-
mer Congressman DENLY of Michi-
gan Is likely to be appointed secre-
tary of navy, it was learned authori-
tatively today.
Eleventh hour developments have
shifted to James J. Davis OF Pitts
burgh for secretary of labor, it was
learned also. Davis appointment
has been sent him by Harding. A
conference with T. V. O'Connor to-
day completed Harding's list of APP
pointments at St. Augustine.
With the changes announced, Har-
ding's cabinet comprises: Charles
Evans Hughes of New York, secre-
tary of state; Harry M. Daugherty
Of Ohio, attorney-general; John w.
Weeks of Massachusetts, secretary Of
war; Edwin DENLY of Michigan, Sec
rotary Of navy; Will H. Hays of In
diana, postmaster-general; Herbert
Hoover of California, secretary Of
commerce; James J. Davis of Penn
sylvania, secretary of labor; A. D.
Fall Of New Mexico, secretary of the
interior; Henry Wallace of Iowa, Sec
rotary Of agriculture, and r. w. Mel
Ion Of Pennsylvania, secretary Of
treasury.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-22
FATTY ARBUCKLE HAS
STRONG RIVAL IN OHIO
(Rv limited Pressl

Hicksville, o., Feb. 22.-Fatty
Arbuckle had better watch his step.
A rival fat comedian for the film
fans is In the making here and he
is just about set for "big time
job.
He is a good looking youngster Of
eighteen years and his name Is Keith
Gorrell. From his toes to his fore
lock he measures six feet two inches
and his belt is nearly six feet long.
The circumference of his leg is three
feet, five inches, and that of his waist
is five feet two inches. He weighs
447 pounds.
All of these bulky attributes have
their values in the film land Of make
believe and Gorrell may capitalize
on them. Cameramen have been here
shooting tests" of Hickvilles youth
full giant.
Whenever the big boys flivver
goes wrong, he lifts either the fore
or aft, wherever the trouble may be
and lets 1t down on an automobile
jack for repairs. The cameraman
caught him in the act of lifting the
front end of farm tractor to permit
it to pass stump.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-22
HIGH SCHOOL FOR
MILITARY TRAINING
(BY United Press

Washington, Feb. Honor
High Schools" are to be designated
in the future by the war department
as q means of stimulating interest
among the junior units of the Re-
serve Officers Training Corps.
Under orders Issued here today by
the war department, the command
ing general OF each corps area is in
structed to report to the AdjutaEt
General Of the army the names of
high schools in his district which are
most advanced in military training
and discipline. The names of the
schools are to be submitted not later
than June /, in each year, and must
not exceed ten per cent of the total
number of high schools in the res
pective areas.
In institutions which specialize in
military training, the designation
hereafter will be Honor Military
Schools
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-22
PRESIDENT MAY RECOMMEND
TAKING GERMAN BONDS

Washington, Feb, 22.-President
Wilson is expected to recommend to
congress before he leaves office that
authority be granted for the United
States to accept German bonds to be
applied against the debt that Bel
GUM owes America, it was learned
yesterday at the state department.
While the United States is not
committed by any agreement, it was
explained that there was an UNDER
standing reached at the Paris peace
conference that such recommenda-
tons should be made to the legisla-
tive bodies of England, France and
the United States. It was Incident
to the claims of Belgium for priority
in reparations and was agreed to by
the representatives of the three great
powers as a practicable means for
an immediate tightening of Bclgium's
financial burden.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-22
EXCELSIOR BASKETMRS
PLAY CITY TEAM TONIGHT
Northwest Champion. Of Two
Years Ago Meet Bemidji
at Armory Tonight

One of the fastest games Of basket
ball Of the season Is looked for to-
night when the Bemidji City team
meets the fast Excelsior quint at the
armory at eight O'Clock. Both teams
are in the best of shape and a close
contest Is looked for.
The locals went through a hard
drubbing last night with pickup
team and are now ready for the first
Of the two-game series. The second
game with Excelsior will be played
tomorrow night. ~ X
The visitors have as yet not met
defeat this year, and have met some
Of the fastest teams in the entire
Northwest. They have won over
everything in Minneapolis except
Battery A and the Ascensions, whom
they have not met as yet. They de-
feated the Como Athletic club quin-
tette by score Of 80 to 16 and that
quint was heated by only one point
by Battery A on the battery floor.
Excelsior won the Independent
championship Of the Northwest in
l918-1919 season and with practi-
cally the same lineup is out for
Northwest honors this year. The
locals hope. to give them a defeat to-
night on the home floor and the
boys are anxious for the fray.
:. Considerable expense is connected
with. the two-game series and Be-
midi fans are urged to support the
home boys in staging clean athletic
sports here. Students will be ad-
mitted for twenty-five cents. The
locals who will take the floor tonight
are Myron Plummer and Frank
Phibbs, forwards; John Simons, CEN
ter; George Graham and Alec Cam
eron, guards. The game will be CALL
ed at eight o'clock sharp.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-22
FFTY.EICHT THOUSAND
UNITE IN FARM BUREAU
State Federation Predicts co..
600 Members in Bureau Be-
fose End Of February

St. Paul, Feb. 22.-More than 49,
900 farmers have joined the Mime
sofa Farm Bureau federation, state
headquarters of the organization an
nounced today. Officers of the fed
GRAFTON predicted that at least 10000
members will be enrolled before the
end of the month.
Community units of the farm bu-
reaus have been established in 459
townships in 81 counties, the an
nouncement said. In "a counties,
every township has a unit; in seven,
organization work is still going on.
Plans of the federation call for es-
tablishment of 1000 more township
units before April /. They are be-
ing formed at the rate Of 20 a day,
the announcement said.
Membership campaigns are under
way in Yellow Medicine, Carver,
Mower and Rock counties. Lac qui
Parle county enrolled 1904 members
in eight days, and other counties are
giving 100 members a day to the
state federation, officers said.
County records in organization of
township units of the farm bureau
show, Kittson, %; Marshall, 10;
Red Lake, IL; Norman, Is; Clay, S;
Becker, 20; Cass, 10; Crow Wing,
IS; Aitkin, 16: Pine, IS; Morrison
IS; Mile Laos, Is; Kanabec, 8; Ben
ton, ~; Sherburne, ~; Anoka, 10;
Washington, Is; Meeker, II; Rem
vile, "a; Lyon, s.; Redwood, %; Da-
kota, IL; lie Sueur, IL; Rice, ID;
Pipestone, ~; Murray, 16; Blue
Earth, 20; Dodge, s; Jackson, IL,
and Houston, II.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-22
GIRLS. HERE'S A HINT
FROM ONE WHO KNOWS
(By United Pfess)

Los Angeles, Feb. 22.-Youths in
their twenties make poor husbands,
says j. F.. Townsend, deputy sheriff,
to whose atten ton come all domestic
mix-ups which reach Los Angeles
courts.
after a few months Of marital
life. young men usually succumb to
the lure of the questionable pool halls
and dance halls" Townsend assert
ed. "They find their salaries will
not provide pleasure for two and
they drift away from home and
eventually fall prey to the failure
to-provide court, and wind up in the
divorce court.
And, to make the analysis worse
so far as tha Caucasian race goes, it
appears that Americans, in proper
tion to the population, are leading
Mexicans andsnegroes in the number
of arrests for wife and child aban-
donments.'
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-22
DETACHMENT TO SILESIA
HALTED BY B0LSHEVIKS
(By United Press)

Paris Feb. % (By John b. Gandt)
The League of Nations army was
halted today by Echitcherin, solshe-
vik leader Army assignments to
Wilma and those sent to superintend
the plebiscite in upper Silesia were
blocked in their attempts to cross
Switzerland.
> An attempt was then made to cross
through Italy and the Moscow wire
less sent orders hating them in this
attempt. Railroad workers in Italy
are among the most radical in the
country and the government sent
out an order restraining the troops
from crossing for fear of trouble If
the soldiers should use the railroads.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-22
FOREIGN LOANS BEING
DEFENDED BY OFFICIALS

Washington, Feb. 22.-Foreign
loans extended b. the treasury dur
ing the war and since the armistice
were vigorously defended by govern
ment officials yesterday in reply to
protests against any further exercise
of the governments loan powers.
Secretary Houston of the treasury
resumed Testimony before the senate
judiciary committee on the Reed bill
directing the Fstoppage of further
loan negotiations with the debtor ma
tions and Solicitor General Frierson
responded in court to the. suit
brought by William Randolph Hearst
to pxevent further financial transac-
lions with foreign governments.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-22
HOME RULE ACT WILL s...
GO INTO EFFECT APRIL

London, Feb. 22.-The privy coun-
cilcil has decided that the home rule
act for Ireland shall 60 into effect
April 5. The first step under this
act is to be the issuance Of writs for
elections to- the. new parliaments,
which probably will take place three
weeks afterward. The Belfast par
lament will assemble in June.
The present prospects seem to be
that few candidates will come for
ward for the southern parliament,
and it seems doubtful whether this
parliament will be-, formed.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-22
HISTORICAL PAGEANT IS
-~ PRESENTED AT ST. PAUL
(By United Press)

st. Paul, Feb. 22.-American his
tory from the time of George WASH
ington down to modern times was
presented in a pageant at the State
Historical Library here today.
Historical costumes of the times
intervening were reproduced for the
occasion. Various phases Of pioneer
life In the Northwest were to be pre-
sented.
In addition to this memorial on
the anniversary of Washington S
birthday, school children through
out the country observed the occa-
sion. -
American Legion posts in various
places observed the date.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-22
LAND CLEARING LIST TO
q BE PUBLISHED TOMORROW

Due to the fact that the Bemidji
banks are closed today on account
OF George Washington's birthday,
the list of subscribers which was to
have been published in The Pioneer
today has been delayed until tomor-
rows issue. The list at that time
will show the complete amount of
subscriptions made by Bemidji bust
ness men for the fund to finance the
land clearing project being fostered
by the South BeltramiCounty Land
Clearing association.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-22
BUILDING PRESIDENT
SEES NO CUTS SOON

Chicago, Feb. PA. E. Brad
shaw Of indianapolis, president Of the
National Builders Supply associa-
ton, said that he "can see no early
reduction in the cost Of building sup
plies unless conditions generally are
materially altered" in an address be-
fore the associations convention yes
terday.
"There arc so many things enter
ing into the cost of producing tile,
sewer pipe, brick and clay products"
he said, "that manufacturers and
dealers cannot lower prices at this
time."
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-22
JAPANESE SENTRY IS
REPORTED NOT GUILTY
nv limited Press)

Toxic, Japan, Feb. 22.-The jap
anese war office has issued a state
ment that the sentry who shot and
killed Lieutenant Langdon, U. 8. NJ,
has been found not guilty. The state
ment said that it had been shown
that the sentry acted in good faith,
and that the shooting was the re-
suit Of lack of training and failure
to discharge duties.
General Misihari, commander at
Vladivostok, is held responsible and
he has been suspended from COM
mand. Other officers connected with
the command are to be punished, the
statement added.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-22
JAPANESE REFUSE TO
EVACUATE VLADIVOSTOK

Toxic, Japan, Feb. 22.-Japan has
no intention of meeting Americas re-
quest that she evacuate VladivOstOk.
according to the foreign ministers
address to he Buddhists' assembly in
the house of Peers. He claimed it
was necessary TO maintain an army
in Siberia because of the distressing
conditions in Korea.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-22
LAST LYCEUM NUMBER
TO Be HELD TOMORROW

Strickland w. Gillian, one of Am
erica's foremost humorists of
today, will appear on the Lyceum
course, to be held at the methodist
church tomorrow evening, as the last
number of the program this season.
He has varied program which Of
fers local people an exceptional OPP
portunity. He is said to have a
great message in all his lectures and
his presence is in great demand. He
is also contributor to a number of
magazines and newspapers in addi-
ton to his work on the Lyceum
course. A large attendance is looked
for.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-22
GERMANY ADMITTED TO
TECHNICAL LEAGUE MONDAY

>>Paris. France, Feb. 22.-Germany
yesterday was admitted as a member
OF the League of Nations technical
organization. The League council,
opening its session mere. invited Ger
many to participate in the interna
tional transit confirmed at Balcelona
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-22
ATLANTA JUDGE DECLARES
LIQUOR THIEVES ARE SAFE

Atlanta, Ca, Feb. 22.-Thieves
may steal your liquor without fear
Of prosecution. That Is what Judge
John D. Humphreys Of the Fulton
superior court ruled yesterday at the
trial of city detective charged with
stealing liquor from a self-confessed
bootlegger. The Judge ruled that
liquor has no legal status and cannot
be protected by the laws, consequent
ly one cannot be arrested for seal
ing it. He said that the owner of
liquor might prosecute as q violation
Of the prohibition law but not for
stealing. 49, a IT,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-22
FlREMEN. COUNCIL AND
*. WIVES MEET TONIGHT

Members of the Bemidji fire de-.
partment, the city council and their
wives will meet tonight at supper in
the Civic and Commerce association
rooms at 6:15. Following the sup
per hour, a social time will be had
by all. This is the regular monthly
meeting of the department.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-22
BEMIDU ASSOCIATION TO-
HOLD LUNCHEON TOMORROW

The regular meeting of the Civic
and Commerce association will be
held tomorrow noon. A good lunch
con is assured. Election of direc-
tors will take place two weeks from
today and in order that all may be
eligible to vote or be voted upon it
is necessary that they be in good
standing. An opportunity will be
given tomorrow for all to get their
dues paid up to date and thus ensure
them vote Tuesday, March g..
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-22
CONCRETE SHOW OPENS AT
ST. PAUL THIS MORNING

St. Paul, Feb. 22.-The first con-
crete show in the country since the
war was in progress here today.
Concrete manufacturers from all
sections of the country were exhibit
ing at the show. Prizes were offered
for home designs in concrete.
More than $4,000 was being
spent to stage the show.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-22
POLICE PATROL CHICAGO
WARD DURING ELECTION

Chicago, Feb. 22.-An army OF
$50 police and scores OF detectives
patrolled the Nineteenth ward here
today to- prevent possible riots in
connection with the>>election of an
alderman. while the voters are max
ing their decision.
John Powers has held the office
for 80 years, and Arthur DeAndre Is
attempting to unseat him. In a hur-
'ried conference this morning Chief
Of Police Fitzmorris decided to use
all preventative measures.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-22
RAILROADS LOSE TEST
CASE FOR WAGE CUTS
fBv United Press)

Chicago, Feb. 22.-Railroad man
ayers of the nation today had lost
their test case before the United
States Railroad Labor board for an
intended reduction in wages of en-
ployees. The board denied author
ity for reduction to the Atlanta, Bir-
mingham and Atlantic railroad.
"The fact that the railroads cannot
pay wages fixed by the labor board
does not imply that the, employers
would be justified in making wage
cuts" was included in the decision.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-22
WESTINGHOUSE BIRTHDAY
IS CELEBRATED QUIETLY

Bemidji today quietly observed
Washihgton's birthday. Banks were
closed al day. but the public schools
remained in session. Aside from the
closing of the banking institutions,
business activities were much the
same as ever.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-22
FORMER BEMIDJI BANKER
PASSES AT LONG BEACH

Long Beach, Calf, Feb. 22.-P. J.
Sheldon, 80, formerly vicc-presid-
dent Of the First National Bank Of
Bemidji was buried here today. lie
died Sunday evening after Il short
illness.
Remaining relatives are four sons,
A. l.. Sheldon Of Grand Rapids, +. p.
Sheldon and A. M. Sheldon Of Min
neapOlis, and G.. r. Sheldon Of De-
troit. and one daughter, Mrs. =. A.
Pike of Fairmont, Calf.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-22
SCOUT PLANES SEARCH FOR
COAST TO COAST FLYER
(By United Press)

Dallas, Texas, Feb. 22.-ScOut
planes today took to the air in search
for w. G. Cooley, overdue for the
only stop, to have been made here,
in the coast to coast fight. Scout
planes were unable to see the ground
from the heighth of 1000 feet be-
cause of the heavy clouds.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-22
U. S. OBJECTS TO AWARD
OF YAP TO JAPANESE
(By United Press)

Paris, Feb. 22.--The United
States, in note received by the
League of Nations council today,
asked that no action be taken to
confirm the mandates until she en-
tered her protest, which is now be-
ing prepared. The United States OBJ
jects to the. awarding of the Isle Of
zap to Japan and Mesopotamia to
Great Britain.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-22
N. D. STATE CHECKER
CONTEST OPENED TODAY

Williston, N. D., Feb. 22.-Mon-
tana checker sharks will play here
tomorrow with the winners OF the
North Dakota tournament in an ef-
fort to- secure the Interstate cham
pionship. The state contest opened
today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-22
PLACED UNDER
MARTIAL LAW MONDAY

Budapest, Feb. 22.-Austria was
placed under martial law yesterday
to offset a general strike and fur
Their impulsive measures are planned
in case that they refuse the demand
for political liberty and better wages
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-22
AIR MAIL SERVICE TO
HAVE BETTER EQUIPMENT
(Bv United Pressl

St. Paul. Feb. 22.-The st. Paul
Chicago air mail service will be
equipped with De Haviland planes
with Liberty motors, it was announc-
ed today. The order came as a re-
suit of the recett accidents.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-22
ALLIED COUNCIL WILL
SUPPORT GREEK CLAIM
(By United Press)

London, Feb. 22.-The Allied Su-
preme council virtually reconsidered
former action today when it was un-
derstood it had decided to support
the claims, of Greece Ito Turkish pro-
vinces: The Greek demands were
heard yesterday and the Turks will
be allowed to speak their demands
tomorrow for restoration of some of
the territory awarded Greece by the
Sevras treaty.. -..-.~,---
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-22
TEACHER AND PUPIL ARE
INJURED IN EXPLOSION
NV United Press)

: Sherwood, N. D., Feb, Fl. Miss
Clara johnson, principal OF con-
solidated school nine miles west of
here, and Clarence Steve, Is years
old, pupil, were seriously burned
when a steam pipe exploded. The
teacher was seriously injured, but
both are expected to recover.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-22
MISS CHAPMAN's CONDITION
REPORTED AS IMPROVING

Many friends Of Miss Esther Chap
man of Royalton, who until recently,
acted as society reporter at The Pho
neer, will be pleased to learn that
her condition is reported to be very
much improved. Hope is held for
her complete recovery from sleeping
sickness, with which she Is now con-
fined to the hospital at Little Falls.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-22
Jury, Returns. Verdict at 8
O'clock This F Forenoon
of "Not Guilty"
OLDER BROTHER, ROBERT,
$ FACING TRIAL TODAY
Only Three Jurors Had Been
Secured est Noon;, Special
cooked for

George Mil 81 alleged slayer
Of Alfred Fents acquitted this
forenoon when returned the
verdict Of mot s. D Miller was
tried before Judge tanton OF
the Fifteenth judit vict tor
shooting and killing Fenton
on January IS, 1921, case
which has been hanging Tor the
past week has now terminated. with
the freedom Of the younger Miller.
Robert Miller, older brother, who was
with his brother George at the time
Of the shooting and who is said to
have urged him to take good aim and
get, his man, thinking that the man
approaching meant business, 10 on
trial today on the same charge as the
man. who has just been freed.
Both! Millers were indicted by the
grand jury on the charge Of murder
in the first degree. The defense has
claimed throughout that the shooting
was done in sef-defense, basing their
claim on the testimony that the man
who was thought to have been Bow
man had fired shots at them. The
testimony Of Nick Siminovik, the
only known eyewitness to the shoot
ing besides the Millers, conflicts with
this, however, he claiming that the
murdered man did not fire at all and
did at no time within sight of the
Millers raise his rifle to his shoulder.
Siminovik claimed only three shots
were fired, while the Millers stated
that they had fired three and the ap-
preaching party had fired three also.
Judge C. w. Stanton delivered his
charge Ito the jury at 8 o'clocl, last
evening, stating the principles of the
law applicable to the case involved. A
choice IF three verdicts was given the
jury, murder in the first degree as
charged in the indictment, murder in
the second degree, or not guilty. In
asmuch as it was established beyond
a reasonable doubt that the shot
fired by George Miller resulted in
Fenton's death, the only grounds for
acquittal was excusable or justifiable
reasons for shooting.
The jurymen withdrew to the jury
room at 8 o'clock and the verdict was
returned at the re-opening of court
this forenoon at 9 o'clock.
Middleton & Middleton of Baudette
and M. J. DAILY Of Perham represent
ed the defense, and County Attorney
G. M. Torrance represented the state.
Up to noon today only three jurors
had been selected to sit on the case
of Robert Miller and indications were
that special venire would be re-
quired to furnish sufficient jurors
for the trial. This trial will I'M
doubtedly extend over several days,
the greater portion of the time being
used in securing suitable jury.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-22

Mr.. Sheldon visited friends in BE-
midi about four years ago on a trip
here from California where he has
made his home for the past fifteen
years. Prior to going to California,
Mr.. Sheldon resided at Owatonna. He
was vice-president of the Bcmidji
bank for a short time about twelve
years ago.