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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-12
NEW BUILDINGS
ADDCREA1LYl TO
BIG FAIR HERE
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New Livestock Barn to House
County Calf Club Exhibits
u T. r. Dairy Cattle i
N js4, Y.,.. . ,
y ) OFFICE LOCATED
J d MINNESOTA AVENUE
Atent Judges Are Selected
Make Awards for All
I Classes of Exhibits

Almost every day sees a new build
ing completed or started at, the fail
grounds. Pens were built last week
for the boys and girls pig club ex-
h7bits. "A new livestock barn has been
completed, 3Ox12S feet, which will be
used for exhibiting the calves shown
by the boys and girls calf club, and
dairy cattle. .
A horse barn, 36x1OO feet, is un-
der construction and is practically
completed. This barn will be used
for the. exhibiting of horses, with
the exception of the race horses,
which will be housed in, another
building.
A floor has been placed in the
barn built last year, 24x72, and will
be used this year for hog and sheep
exhibits. The old barns have been
thoroughly renovated and repaired
and will be used thi syear. 1t is ex-
pected that these old buildings will
be removed as soon as tt ehfair is
over.
A barn, 30x72, is being constructed
near the new barn built last year,
which will house the beef cattle and
the racing horses.
A press building has been COM
pleted, which will be wired with To-
cal and long distance telephones.
Furniture will be placed in the build
ing and this will be headquarters for
noted guests of the exhibition and
members of the press. The building
is intended for the use of editors
or representatives of the press, and a
stenographer will be placed at their
disposal and everything done to facil-
itate the getting of news of the fair
and diSpatchs sem --euts @Itei ghbor=
ing papers<both daily and weekly.
A ticket office has been built at the
head of Minnesota avenue, where it
is intended to make the main en-
trance. Three entrance stiles have
been built to. admit the expected
crowds. The wire is being strung ION
the new posts of the fence today and
other parts of the old fence repaired.
An Individual Industrial exhibit
building has been erected by the Be-
midi Hardware company and it is
expected that there will be others
built before the exhibition opens. !.
A number OF; noted, judges have
been secured to judge the stock ex-
hibits in the persons Of Prof. w. H.
Peters of the department Of livestock
husbandry Of the University of Min
nesota; Morris X. sCarnes, assistant
director of animal husbandry of the
University; Prof L. ": Wilson of the
dairy department of the University
Of Minnesota; j. B. Connolly of Vern-
dale, who will judge the sheep and
hog exhibits; and A. D. Wilson, for
merly of the extension department
of the University of Minnesota, who
will judge the agricultural exhibits.
Noted among the other changes
at the grounds is the excellent con-
dition into which the race course
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-12
SUCCESSFUL MERCHANT
SPEAKS HERE TONIGHT
Local Merchants and Employees
Offered Real Treat Tonight
at Merchants Meet

About thirty years ago. Fred T.
Mann was driving a delivery wagon.
He had one outstanding characters
tic-integrity. Being good moral
risk, he was able to finance the pur-
chase of grocery store, amounting
to 81, 900, without any funds or ms
own. Then he set to work at his new
task. Today he is doing a yearly
business of A$650,0O0 in a town OF
5000 population, Devils Lake, N. ID.
Mr.. Mann credits large share or
his success to Observation-Disclosures
paper advertising. 1t was the news
paper that helped him sell his first
stock of goods. 1t is the newspaper
that has continued as his assistant
as long as he has been in business and
it is going to be his assistant as
long as he stays in business.
Mr.. Mann tells all these things in
his address. He will tell them and
many more in his address to the mr.
chants and their employees tonight
in the rooms of the Civic and Com
merce association following their
regular monthly supper at 6:30 this
evening.
Mr.. Mann is not giving all his ats
tention to his store in Devils Lake
these days. He is called upon for ad-
dresses all the way from the Atlantic
to the Pacific. Merchants everywhere
want to know chow he did it, and
he is telling them. The trade division
of the association is very anxious
that every merchant and all his en-
plOyees hear Mr.. Mann tonight.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-12

many other excellent features Of the
program.
Flying Circus
The st. Paul Dispatch Flying Cir.
Gus is coming with all It's frills and
fancies. 1t is the big headline at
TRACTION for the Northern Minnesota
Fair to be held in Bemidji, September
20 to 23.
The committee in charge Of secur-
ing subscriptions to the St. Paul Dis
patch is not meeting with the best Of
cooperation and must get at least
100 more new or renewal subscrip-
tons, before the big feature attrac-
ton is absolutely assured.
Official Solicitor
Andrew Rood has been appointed
official solicitor for the securing Of
these names and those who have not
been seen and who wish to do their
bit toward helping the fair are urged
to get in touch with Mr.. Rood or send
their check for $500 to E. H. Dcnu,
in care of the Pioneer office.
The rates made by this committee
are absolutely the same as subscribers
are now paying for the Dispatch, Pho
neer Press, or both, and if you are
now in arrears you are urged to send
in your money yet to Mr. Rood or Mr..
Denu in care Of the Daily Pioneer
as soon as possible, so that there will
be no hitch in assuring the people 0.
this section Of the flying circus for
the fair,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-12
RACE PROGRAM FOR NORTHERN MINNESOTA FAIR 1"."
WILL FURNISH NUMBER OF THRILLING EVENTS
Track Will Be in Fine Shape for Biggest Racing Features
Ever Staged Here More Subscriptions Needed in Order
10 Secure Flying Circus.

The race program for the North
crn Minnesota fair, which opens in
Bemidji September 20, promises to
furnish some thrilling events, accord
ing to DR.. W. X. Dcnison, who is in
charge Of this department of the fair.
ave will have trotting and pacing
races equal to any ever held in this
section of the country" said DR..
Denison. "The running races will be
thrillers, if present plans are COM
pleted. l have some very fast jump
ers in sight and hope to give Be-
midi several exciting races in the
running classes"
DR.. Denison is also anxious to get
farmers' horses entered for the farm
horse running race. He wants all
who have horses to advise him as ear
ly as possible, so that arrangements
may be made for entry. This feature
is going to be winner as there are
some good travellers in this section.
The purse for this race is $3.50 and
should bring out keen competition in
this class.
The track, under the expert super
vision of F. r. Duxbury, is being put
into frst-class condition, and indica-
tons are that it will be one Of the
fastest half-mile tracks in the north
west. The race program alone should
attract thousands to Bemidji during
the fair, but this portion Of the en-
tertainment is but a drop in the
bucket when compared with the
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-12
CHURCH CONFESSES TO
MURDER OF SALESMAN
(By United Press)

Chicago, Sept. 12.-Search for &C
completes OF Harvey Church IN the
murder of B. j. Daugherty and Carl
Ausmus, Packard motor car sales
men, netted two suspects today.
Church confessed to binding ana
then beating the two victims to
death to obtain a $4,000 machine.
Statements led the police to believe
that The did not commit the crime
alone, as first stated. Daugherty's
body was found in the Des PLANES
river. Ausmus's body was found
buried face downward in Church
garage.
The confessed murderer said he
killed. the men because some one
threatened to kill his mother, father
and sister il he did not obtain the
car. Thomas Daugherty, brother OF
one of the victims left for Chicago
this morning.
B. J. Daugherty was former foot
ball coach at st. Thomas college.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-12
Famous Movie Comedian Has
Been Charged With Felon-
iously Assaulting Girl
FIRST DEGREE MURDER
UNDER CALIFORNIA LAW
Captain of Detectives Says
Case Is Complete; Grand
Jury Begins Probe
(Rv United PreSS)


San Francisco, Sept. 1--we have
a complete case against Roscoe Ar
buckle Detective Captain Matheson
announced today after the grand
Jury prepared to Investigate the
charge that the famous comedian
feloniously assaulted and caused the
death of Virginia Rape, beautiful
actress.
Arbuckle was held in jail today
while police marshaled evidence that
will be introduced against him when
the grand jury begins its probe to-
night.
The charge against Arbuckle is
causing the death of human be
ing, while engaging or attempting
to engage in the commission OF
felony" Under the California law
this is first degree murder.
Matheson announced that every de-
tail and what occurred at the booze
party at Hotel st. Francis. during
which Arbuckle is alleged to have
made the assault on Miss Rape, Will
DO taken and laid before the grand
Jury. Statements in the form OF at
fidavits have been obtained from
every person at the party. lie said
absolutely all the affidavits Of those
persons dovetailed completely.
There is no disagreement as to
what took place. We have a complete
case against AEbuckle, including
stat ements as to what occurred be-
hind the locked doors of the bed
room. We will present the strongest
evidence to show that gross and Grim
inal brutality by Arbuckle was re-
sponsible for Miss Rappe's DEATH"
he said today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-12
(By United presS)

Dallas, Texas, Sept. 12.-The dead
in. the flood area in Central Texas
will total more than 100, according
to reports received here today. Bodies
of At victims of the flood have been
recovered. Relief work was under
way. Five we're reported dead at
Calvert and Bryan. Georgetown dis
patches reported two dead.
Latest reports from Wharton were
that the Colorado river was still rls-
ing. Fear was expressed today for the
southern part of the state, through
which the mad waters that damaged
Central Texas must pass.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-12
BEMIDJI TEAM LOSES
in TEN-iNNING GAME
M, & |. Nine Suffers Second
Defeat of Season at Park
Rapids; Season Closes

The Bemidji' NJ. & l. baseball team
lost ia Park Rapids in lO-innlng
contest played at Park Rapids SUN
day afternoon, with the final score
standing 3 to 2. About II cars loaded
with BemiGji "faithfuls' made the
trip with the Bemidji team IN spite
of the cold weather. and were re-
warded with a fast. clean game.
Claude Bailey started the game
with long hit to center held: ~.
Bailey was hit by pitched bali.
Berrigan hit long fly to center field.
scoring G.. Bailey. Achenbach was ont
with grounder to first. T.. Bailey,
who had advanced to third, was run
down when Fred Phibbs hit a roller
to the pitcher, making first safely.
Frank Phibbs hit a grounder to first,
retiring the side.
Coke beat out on a slow bounder 10
third for Park Rapids. Nelson went
out on abunt NO the pitcher. NC
Clellan struck out. Patterson was safe
on grounder to c. Bailey.
Iii the second and third innin gs
neither side scored. Miller relieved
Carso pitching for Park Rapids in
the first of the third. Carlson going
to center field. Park Rapids secured
one hit on slow bounder in this
inning, with two men down. Nc
Clellan then famed.
In the fourth inning Bemidji scored
another run Achenbach struck out.
Frank Phibbs hit safe through short
and stole second, and scored on r.
Phibbs sacrifice. Holman struck
| out Park Rapids also scored one run
in this inning Patterson was hit by a
pitched ball hut was caught in a
double play, Fred Phibbs to Berrigan,
when Miller hit a grounder to sec
ond. Mack was hit by pitched ball,
stole second, and went to third on
a passed ball Towns then hit safe to
short, scoring Mack, and Moss went
out on a fly to center field
In the fifth, Sher replaced Nc
Clellan behind the bat. Bemidji did
nothing in this inning, Carlson OF
Park Rapids connected with Oe for
a three-bagger and scored on a passed
ball evening the score. From then on
until the tenth neither side scored.
In the first of the tenth, Franz
Phibbs was out on a grounder to sec
ond, Holman and johnson struck out
| Continued on Page g.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-12
MISS DELLA HENDRICKSON
ENTERTAINED AT SHOW Err

Fosston, Mimi, Sept 12.--Miss
Ragnhild Roisum entertained IS
young ladies Thursday evening in
honor of Miss Della Hendrickson,
whose marriage to Austin McIver OF
Bemidji will occur the latter part OF
this month.
Shortly after luncheon was served,
little Irene Lenes brought a message
for the bride-to-be announcing the
arrival of a huge package, which,
when opened, she found contained in
Vulnerable gifts from the guests,
which were both dainty and useful.
The remainder of the evening was
spent with games and guessing con-
tests for, which small favors were
given the winners.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-12
BEMIDJL GOLFERS WIN 7
GRAND FORKS CONTEST
Lakin Cops OFF Three Prizes
and Grumpy Trims Field
in Professional Glass

Although only four players from
the Bemidji Country club represented
this city at the invitation tournament
held at Grand Forks Saturday and
Sunday, this city copied off the
prizes. The cold weather was re-
sponsible for the high scores, since on
the 18 holes in Saturdays play the
lowest score was "a, this being made
by B. w. sLakin Of this city and j
Martin. The mapority of the cards
turned in were in the hundreds.
For Bemidji, B. w. Lakin won a
pair of golf shoes as the prize for the
best nine holes with a score of 43, a
leather jacket for the best Is holes
with score of "a, and a gold medal
for the best SO holes with a gross
score of 1877. The medal was given
in recognition of the championship of
the Red River Valley amateur tour
nament.
Players from Grand Forks, Fargo,
Bemidji, Crookston, Devils Lake,
Kenmare, Valley City and James
town took part. In all there were So
players besides the professionals.
In the professional match Sunday,
Willard Grumpy of this city defeat
ed the field, with Orville Chaplin, pro-
fessional of Grand Forks, as runner
up. Chaplin was four strokes ahead
of Grumpy in the forenoon round,
but Grumpy gained in the early af-
ternoon and took the lead. The
scores in this contest, the North Da-
kota Invitation Professional Open
tournament, were: Grumpy, 176;
Chaplin, 179; Joe Brophy of Valley
City, 1884; and c.. V. Anderson of
Jamestown, 1913. D. Valentine with
drew after the ninth hole. The pro-
fessional prize was 500 divided, with
$50 as first, $50 second, $40 third and
$40 fourth
In addition to Grumpy and Lakin,
w. L. Brooks and DR.. D. L. Stanton
represented this city's club. In Sat-
urday's game, Brooks turned in a
score of 1O8 and Stanton ia on the
10 holes.
They report that the Grand Forks
club entertained the visitors. royalty
showing them a good time at every
turn. The local representatives only
regret is that so few Bemidji players
attended, ~
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-12

Sifted down every worthwhile in
dividual is al salesman to a greater
or less degree. All necessary qualities
may be inherent, lacking only the
one big opportunity to become mani
fest. This Salesmanship club affords
YOU the opening to test your abili-
ties-to win out and make more real
money in less time than you ever
dreamed possible.
Everyone Salesman
When a person secures a position
he is selling his services to his en-
ployer; when man goes to the bank
to borrow money he is selling his Sc
|curity in return for a loan. When
we hear a good lecture, read a good
book or see a good play we immedi-
ately try to create a desire in the
minds Of our friends and acquaint-
|ances for the things we like. This,
too, is craftsmanship. There are hun
dreds of other examples in the lives
of every individual where the differ
ent branches of craftsmanship are
used. I'VE are all natural born sales
men and we use that gift, to great
err or less degree, from the cradle to
the grave.
1t should lbe understood at the out
set that this is not a popularity or
beauty contest. 1T is a pure test of
craftsmanship ability and we'll di-
rected energy. There is no catch to
the offer. The awards will be made
to those who see in this Salesman
ship club the opportunity Of a life
Continued on Page 81
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-12
BIDS OPENED TOMORROW
FOR LAKE JULIA HOME

Bids will be opened by the State
Board of Control at the State Capt.
toll, tomorrow for the construction OF
new home for the medical direG-
tors. superintendent and nurses at
Lake Julia. The completion OF this
new home will make room for II
additional patients in the sanatorium
proper 1t is expected that the build
ing will be completed by January /
Sund e Durham of Minneapolis are
the architects.
Local builders have been furnished
with a copy Of the plans and speci
6cations and 1t is hoped that SOM
of them will offer the lowest bid.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-12
FUNERAL SERVICE TODAY
FOR DOLORES S. STONE

The funeral of Dolores S. Stone,
four-months-old baby, who died Sun
day morning, was held from the A.
Strand home in Nymore this after
noon at 2:30, Rev. O. p. Grambo
officiating. Interment was made in
the Nymorc cemetery under direction
of M. E. Ibertson, funeral director.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-12
DEAD In TEXAS FLOOD
.. TOTAL MORE THAN 100
Latest Reports From Wharton
Are that Colorado River
Is Still Rising
(By United PreSS)

Taylor, Texas, Sept. 12.-Bodies
of 20 victims Of Friday and Satur-
days storm and flood have been re-
covered here today. No one was will
ing to estimate the number OF VIC
TINS. Reports of the surrounding ter
ritcry showed confusion. Six negroes
are known dead at Hurn.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-12
.SINN FEIN ACCEPT
BID TO CONFERENCE

London, Sept. 12.-The reply OF
the Dahl Eireann to the British In
vitation to a conference at Inverness
September 80, which was forwarded
today contains reservations regard
ing the litigation of Ireland to the
British crown.
The British cabinets invitation eX'
pressly stipulated that lreland's re-
naming within the empire was q
basic condition of the conference.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-12

Local merchants and their en-
ployees who attend the regular
monthly meeting to be held at the as
ISOLATION rooms this evening at 6:3O
will have the opportunity to hear this
successful merchant of Devils Lake,
N. D., on a topic which is of vital in
terest to every dealer and his sales
force.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-12
(By United Press)

Dublin, Sept. 12.-The Sim Fein
reply to the British invitation to a
conference at Inverness on September
20 was forwarded to Lloyd George
today, it was officially announced
hre The note Of the Dali Eireann
accepts the British premier's invita-
ton.
1T was reliably reported here to-
day THAT the Sim Fein delegates on
September 80 would be President De
Valera, Arthur Griffith, Robert Bar
ton, Prof. MacNeill and Erskino
ChildCrs.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-12

The Pioneer Is the only daily
within 100 miles Of Bemidji and
has the largest circulation in
Northern Minnesota ".'
Evening star., 1921-06-29
ST|LLMAN
IS ON STAND TODAY
Banker Reported to Have
Slipped Into Court Early
This Morning.

PoUGHKEEPSIE. n Y. June 90
James A. Stillman, New York banker.
was reported to have gone on the
witness stand this afternoon for cross
examination in the divorce suit which
he instituted against Mrs. Anne Y.
Stillman.
The banker was said to have been
taken into the building where Referee
Gleason is holdins hearings early this
morning before a corps of reporters
and camera men posted themselves on
the sidewalk. 1t was planned to have
him remain inside until after night
fall. in order to evade photographers.
the newSpapermen were informed.
An account Of telephone eavesdrop-
ping on a conversation between Mrs.
Anne u. Stiliman and Fred Beauvais
was spread upon the record OF the
Stillman divorce case today Ed
ward J. Lawler. landscape gardner
at James A. StillmAns s estate in the
Pocantico Hills. was understood to
have related what he heard at dusk
one evening. when Beauvais. in his
room on the estate. talked over the
long g-distance telephone to Mrs. Still
man in New York. The witness, it
was said. held the receiver of another
cut-in line to his ear.
His testimony, it was said. told of
Mrs. Stillman saying to the Indian
guide who is named as correspondent
in her husbands divorce action, that
she was tired and tagged from day
of shopping and expected to retire
Immediately.
open the window and imagine that
1 am hugging you" Beauvais then
said, according to an account OF the
gardeners testimony.
Evening star., 1921-06-29
SAYS CITY
FACES FIRE PER|LS
Representative 0'Brien Will
Ask Congress to Enact Re-
medal Measures.

Washington lacks adequate IRE pro-
lection in the opinion Of Repre-
sentative Frank X. O'Brien of New
Jersey an expert on this subject. who
proposes to introduce a rssolution
calling for a thorough investigation
and remedial legislation.
Representative O'Brien left Wash
ington today for his home in Jersey
City. where he has been director OF
public safety having been called in
as an authority to see if proper fire
protection has been provided in the
tig stadium for the Dempsey-Carpen-
tier fight.
Inadequate Department.
Representative O'Brien has had ex-
tensive experience in municipal al
fairs in charge of police department,
schools. fire department.. public build
ings program, etc For weeks he has
been making a personal investiga-
ton in Washington. particularly in
hotels and government buildings. He
said today that his opinion is that
Washington is woefully lacking IN
fire protection. and that the present
fire department is entirely inadequate
to meet a big fire.
Next week Representative O'Brten
intends to confer with the District
Commissioners regarding campaign
to remedy this situation.
He pointed out today that Wash
ington has an unusually large number
of hotels. and that these are patron
ized for the most part by transients.
who are apt TO be careless in flicking
away cigarette or cigar butt or
lighted match.
First Step in Campaign.
With so many costly buildings in
this most beautiful city in the world.
Representative O'Brien believes that
it is criminal" that better fire pro-
lection is not afforded. He said today
that pushing this bill will be his first
step in d campaign for progressive
municipal legislation through the
House District committee, of whic n
he is a member.
Evening star., 1921-06-29
SPEECH BLOCKS
MATERNITY BILL
Consideration Of Measure
Again Before Senate on
Motion of Mr.. Kenyon.

Tho so-called maternity bill was taken
up in the Senate for consideration again
today soon after that body met. on mo-
ton Of Senator Kenyon of Iowa
A speech by Senator King Of Utah on
the proposed sales tax interfered. how
ever. with consideration of the maternity
bill.
Kenyon Defends Measure.
Calling up the maternity bill yes
terday. Senator Kenyon described 1t
the one piece of legislation the WON.
en- of America want" He challenged
statements Of opponents that the bill
would promote birth control and
free love-"
I'VE have appropriated SIS. 900. 900
for a gang OF bandits down in CO.
lombia. why shouldn't we appropriate
$1.oo0.o0o to save the lives Of this
nations babies?" he asked.
Senator Sheppard. democrat. Texas
one of the authors of the bill. de-
clared that if this nation declined to
take necessary steps to end the ap-
palling waste of the lives of mothers
and children in America. a destruc-
ton exceeding every year our total
casualties in the most stupendous
and terrible war OF history. 1t will
invite severest censure.
Senator Reed. democrat. Missouri
opposing a motion to take the meas
ure up again. characterized II as "a
proposal to have the federal govern
ment take charge Of the country
family life"