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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-10-15
Woman Rules Empire.

The actual ruler Of the Assyri:n en-
pire. which comprises the new nation
Of AIosul, is Lady Surma. She is the
leading member of the HISTORIAN patri-
arch family, is 4 brilliant, highly rul-
tured woman, and lis governing her
country, under Il British protectorate,
during the minority Of her nephew, the
Mar Simeon.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-10-15
Armenia's Heritage Of Song.

Armenia has a distinctly national
collection of songs, some of which have
come down from prehistoric times.
Through melodies transmitted from
parents to children great national
events and the heroes and sages of
centuries are familiar to each genera
ton, preserving in song vast amount
Of historical facts that otherwise
would have been lost.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-10-15
FOOTBALL GAMES TODAY
(BY United PreSsl

J, ST. Paul, Oct. 15.--All teams of
the Minnesota State Football con-
ference were in action today.
The schedule included the follow
ing games: At Mortified, Beloit col
lege against Carleton; at St. Peter,
ST. Thomas against Gustavus Ad6lph-
us; at DEBORAH, Ia. St. Olaf against
Luther college; at st. Paul, Macales-
ter against Hamline.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-10-15

self the duties Of godfather to the.
boy. There are, of course, certain
privileges which are granted the boy
because his godfather is the president
of the republic. Not the least of these
is the privilege Of calling upon his
godfather-in the arms of his proud
mother or father-and cooling at him..
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-10-15
NO KHAN FOR PENROSE
(By United Press)

!. Washington, Oct. 15.--The Ku
$Klux Klan is a mystery to Senator
Penrose. The Pennsylvania senator
says he has never informed himself
ION the activities of the organization.
IT have been a great joiner all my
life, but l never got into the Ku
5Kllix Klan," said Penrose.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-10-15
ADDITIONAL. WANT ADS

FOR SALE-65 pairs roller skates.
115 Fifth st. 2tl0-1f
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-10-15
May Be On Us
Probably Expected a Flood

During a recent rainstorm | saw
a ftappcr with knee length dresses
holding up her skirts as though she
was afraid they would drag on the
wet sidewalk" writes a contributor
to the Winnipeg Free Press.
-$aEil. TJ.>
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-10-15
Twentieth
Century {. :.
limited
Laugh With Us
+ Not At Us

Let Cold Weather Come
Even if cold weather is not very
far away, most of the girls are al
ready we'll prepared and have been
for some time. They've had their
ears banked all summer. Now they're
putting away their furs.
-Aint We. Got Fun
News of the Village
"There are a good many automo-
mobiles around this town now, but we
haven't had time to court them yet. !"
Aren't They Numbered?-
In View Of the Strike
Now that the railroad workers have
4 decided to strike on October 80 I'M
q less negotiations on wages and work
y ing conditions are reopened, the two
y ,000-mile rail trips offered by The
Pioneer in it's circulation campaign
which ends October 20 won't be worth
much if the strike natures Wen
bet that the winners will prefer the
cash. -
"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-10-15
We Agree With the Scot

We are of the same opinion as the
Scotchman, who, when viewing the
pyramids in Egypt, said with a sigh
that it appeared to him to be a lot
of mason work that wasn't bringing
in any rent.
Have You Little Scotch?-
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-10-15
The Joker

The other day man came to us
and borrowed a quarter to buy some
court plaster to put on his face where
he had cut an ugly cash with a safe
3ty razor. At first we thought that
the joke was on him, but seeing that
he has not returned the quarter we
are not so sure now.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-10-15
You Blame Emu
Here's An Old One

A stranger hired Bemidji taxi
some time ago to take him to Thief
River Falls. After arriving at his des-
tination, he got out, told the driver
to wait. He then went into the front
door of hotel and out through the
back door. The taxi driver waited for
over. an hour, it is said, and then
found out his mistake. You can see
that it took a lot of brains to think
up some way to beat taxi driver
Out of His Fare
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-03-12
THE spAvINAw INSPECTION.

It IL gratifying TO know that the spayinaw as
a source OF water supply, has again stood up
under rigid inspection II liz annoying TO find
tho hcadwritcr making IL appear that the supply
Is only adequate for ten years Instead OF for a
city ten times the dzc Of Tulsa. But such are
the annoyancgs OF tho profession.
on two points Of tho water matter there can
DO no Intelligent controversy, that Is touching
tho quantity and quality Of tho Spavinaw sup
ply Both are above question. Puror water no
city over had. and the quantity is ample for
every demand that will cvcr be mado upon Il
by this community Controversy OF nn honest
nature II II IN to be INDUCED In. must be con-
ccrnlng some other aspect or feature Of the
proposition.
II ls earnestly hoped that no unnecessary time
viii be consumed In securing an Intelligent and
detailed preliminary survey. Including an csii-
mate Of probable cost, probable income from the
completed plant. and the increased rates ncccs-
sary 20 provide adequate funds for meeting tho
fixed charges.
with such data In hand the community win
he ready to receive the bond proposal. Water
Tulsa must have. not merely wet watcr. but
water that is pure and available in unlimited
quantity. Let's move forward intelgently in
the matter. but with no unnecessary delay.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-03-12
About To.cn and
in Hotel LObbies

Cotton crop conditions I'm tbs
south are really a blessing In dis.
guisc, in the opinion of Il. G. Jon.
ling. president and genera
manager OF the Phanotax Chemica,
company, which is to establish IN,
plant here In Tulsa very soon. Mr..
Jopling, who has Just come from
Tennessee, says that in as mu.l AZ
southern bankers will refuse 10 n.
nance farmers who plant cotton ana
nothing but cotton. diversificati "a az
crops will be a necessity and the ics
broken once, the devoting OF arr.
cultural lands to cotton plantations
exclusively Will be ancient history
he believes. Twenty-seven .aaf.
ago. Mr. Jopling said, Tcnuesse,
farmers raised everything on the
farms that they needed for living
except sugar and coffee; of course
they bought their clothing. Other.
wise they were able 10 make their
farm products support them. ana
therefore lived much mora 8 i-ssply.
Such a practice, so iss soplne.
VIII eventually he .,pryit about by
the fact that farmers are forced
now TO diversity in their sprins
planting or go to the wall.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-03-12
DOGS TO AID LEGION
sundays Race at Midcontincnt Park
TO bc Benefit for Joe Carson
Posts Charity Program.

Perhaps tho dogs that will par
ticipate in races at the Midcontinent
Amusi ment park Sunday would run
just a little faster If they could un-
derstand that that Is American
Legion day at the races.
The management of the park has
agreed to split "fifty-fifty" with Joe
Carson post when the proceeds from
Sundays races are totaled. This.
according to Theodore &. Hopkins,
IN charge OF the posts service office.
means so per cent OF the gross pro-
ceeds.
Joe Carson posts share of the gate
receipts Is to be used in furthering
its charitable work among eX-service
men and others who are In need of
assistance, Hopkins said Thursday.
a number Of the speedlest grey
hounds in the United States are to
be featured during Sundays races,
according TO AN announcement by
the park management.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-03-12

his way through all obstacles like a siavc-driver
Of old utterly dimegardlng the rights and
wishes Of the smaller nations and making no
effort TO conceal his determination that the
five leading natins should write the treaty and
also be In a position TO az unqucstlonably control
the league and its decisions, II there were to be
q league.
In Wow Of Mr.. Lanmng'a first contribution
the treaty ana the league become even more
sordid and dcsplcabo than ever before Had
there been any lnck Of Justification for our
decision TO remain out OF the league. Mr.. Lam
sing has supplied II. His future contributions
will be awaited with keen interest.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-03-12
Barometer of Public Opinion
Iaw Endorsement Needed.

Editor world: | have been noting with inter-
est the comments In regard to the Crun-
Mcacham affair. I have been wondering u
inst.a of the Reverend gentleman. a PLAIN
citizen had been one Of the participants, WIN
no club or church to fight" for him, how much
publicity would have been given the cascF Ana
yet It is our boast that before the law all arc
cqdal IL the Reverend gentleman was speed
ing or breaking the law In any way he shouid
have been arrested. And isn't 1t just bit I'M
probable that he would have been arrested
otherwisc2 Certainly law enforcement Is need
ed! but granting even that the arrest was uh-
lust that the charges made by the officer were
not true, II was an excellent opportunity TOT
MIR. Crum TO show his respect for law ana order
and the laws enforcement, and incidentally 10
practice some Christian fOrcbearancc, ana
prove himself n gentleman. lie has had the an-
Vantagcs of an education, OF association WIN
cultured and refined people. and his profession
Is that OF directing, instructing, and hepns
other folks by prccept and example, on the
other hand Mr. Meacham does not pose as
model. For the munifcent sum of $3.50 per
month no Attempts to enforce the law, II neces-
sary at the risk OF his life. Being only human
when told that he lied he struck with his fist
For the good OF the service" 1t was too bad
II was wrong. Mr.. Mcacham realizes that and
has said he IL sorry. Has the rector done as
much? what more gontlcmanly what more
Christ like than for him To take his snare OF
the blame. apologize for his display Of temper
and ask that the officer be reinstated? III ven
turo 1t would do far more TO win him ana ms
church the respect and confidence OF his fellow
citizens and possibly win more souls than all
the sermons he will ever preach.
BACHELOR LADY.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-03-12
SAVE BRIDGE TROUBLE
Usage Company Puts Out Paper
Shells TO Head Off Premature
Nitro Explosions.
SporI1I 10 The World.

Special 10 The World.
PAWHUSkA, March 11.-Paper
shells for nitroglycerin used in
shooting oil wells is calculated TO
save operating companies thousands
OF dollars, in the elimination of
bridges caused by the premature
exploding of the tin shells in the
wells.
The Usage Torpedo company OF
Pawhuska is entering, however. into
the manufacture. of paper shells to
contain nitroglycerin and contract
has been awarded for the construc-
tion of the factory, which will be in
operation by April /.
1t n claimed, also, that the wells
will clean themselves easier and
that the danger OF premature ex-
plosions Is lessened. Such an ex-
plosion would leave the well in the
same condition that It was before
the paper shell was lowered.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-03-12
CHAPTER XVIII.
Apple Pie Lures Robert Away for


Whatever made you tell me Rob
crt looked sick?" | asked Mary
Ryan. II haven't seen him as gay
as he was last night in long
time"
There's moro'n one kind Of sick
ness. Gerry. Amt you ever learned
that? Perhaps it don't come in
books, but there's a kind of sickness
Of the mind and heart, too, l guess,
what Is worse than all the fevers
and other pains folks have. You
see they have doctors when you
break IA leg, or git some disease, but
there amt no one going to doctor
your mind when that's sick-not
that | know Of"
you mean that Roberts mind Is
sick ?"
"Perhaps-perhaps not. But when
folks, l don't much care II they are
men or women, get their minds fixed
on something they cant have. Just
as likely as not they get something
they ought not to have, that they
amt got any business wanting"
You are queer girl. Mary. You
seem to think Robert is not con-
tented.
Mary only smiled and asked me
TO tell her about that new girl l
had met, Marion Hovey.
she's very pretty, and an accom-
plished housekeepor IL Robert and
the rest are to be believed"
Robert talked about that--her
housekeeping and her cooking
yes, | acused him Of always
thinking OF food"
Men do--quite a lot she re-
turned then changed the subject
We often had little chats during the
day, now that we were not so busy
And always Mary would bring IN
something about a home or Robert
Now even though l was able 10
get home quite early Robert was
often late. Occasionally he did NOT
come in to dinner. but would tel.-
phone me not to wait.
where have you been, dear?' l
asked one evening when he had no.
been In to dinner, where did you
have dinncf?"
Marion Hovey was good enough
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-03-12
MUCH WHEAT YET ON FARMS
Crops Held Back Largest Percentage
In Recent Years.

OKLAHOMA CITY. March IL.
With 40 per cent of Oklahoma corn
crop yet remaining on farms and %
per cent of the wheat crop in stor-
age, the monthly crop report of the
Oklahoma cooperative bureau, is
sued here today. declares that the
percentage of the crops remaining
on farms is the largest Of recent
years.
Compared with 1919, at which
time 80 per cent of the corn crop
was reported remaining on farms,
the amount in 1920 was SO per cent
and the estimate this year is given
at 43 per cent. on March |, last
year. Is per cent or 100000 bush
ell of wheat remained on farms while
this year, the reports says % per
cent or 10,600,000 bushels now Is on
farms or in storage.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-03-12
What Counts,


Copyright. 1921, by Edgar A. Guest.)
Don't care much what man can do.
or II his mind works faster than
The common mind Of the common man,
But ! like to know him through an through
An how TO the tests of life he's stood
For It counts with me II his word is good
IN ask no brother how much he owns
Nor whether his blood Ia an ancient stock,
or Is he one OF the common flock.
Leave pedigree to the flesh and bones!
lie can be my friend both day an night
Whatever he is IL his heart is right,
It's fine for a man to reach his goal
There's Joy in spcakin' to wcll-won fame,
III cheer the victor in any game,
But skin and brains never touch the soul
An all that counts in "A man with msQ
Is how has he tried for his victory?
II his hands are clean an his word is good
IL he won't break faith for a pctty gain.
Ill never say that his ways are plain,
Or sneer him out o my neighborhood.
I'll cling to him TO the bitter end.
An allus be proud 10 call him friend.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-03-12
A nodgcr of Automobiles. A

Editor World: Since the controversy has been
going on concerning the fraCas between the
preocher and the policeman. | have been won
dcring why n minister should be privileged
to call another person "A liar.
II seems to me that when minister OF tho
gospel 40 forgets ..imsclf and his position be-
fore the people that he permits himself the
use OF such cpithets against another man. ne
should expect 1t to be resented most strenuousiy
have no doubt had Mr.. Crum conducted
himself as the people naturally expect a min
istcr to conduct himself In this matter. MS
face would he more prcsentahle than at present
believe the ministry should always be treat
cd with the utmost respect and courtesy but
when they lose their temper and use as ob(ec-
tionablo a phrase that IN to any man they
should not expect 1t 20 be accepted without re-
sentment--evCn by policeman.
Mr. Merssrvc says Mr. Crum is from the east
and is not familiar with western ways Perhaps
SO: but il II eastern methods he was per
suing at police headquarters, 1t might be Wen
If he familiarzed himself with tp western
ways especially Tulsa ways ! understand thls
ls the second offense OF MIR. Crum against the
traffic regulations; IL might be wen Tor some
OF his congreg CATION to instruct him concerning
our rouuircmcnts of automobile drivers. II IL
usually found that persons making the most
noise in "A matter OF this kind have been hauled
before this same court for the same offense by
this officer. ,
While | do not mean to play favoritcs 10 the
police department have boen dodger OF
nutom obnes in Tulsa for several years, and |
ala, know that our traffic cops have hard
time keeping some of these reckless drivers
within the safety limit
Tulsa, March I, H. NJ o.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-03-12
MIR. LANSING AS AUTHOR.

Mr.. Robert Lansing, President Wilson's secrc-
tary OF state during the peace parloys proves
himself an absorbngly interesting author. In
the current number OF the Saturday Evening
Post. the gentleman makes the first of a series
OF contributions on the subject Of the big
Four" at Versailles, meaning the English
French. Italian and American representatives
who not only rough -howod the peace treaty hut
the covenant OF the league OF nations az well
This contribution IS OF vital importance COM
ing at a time when new efforts are being put
forward by France to secure Americas adhesion
TO the league. For In It Mr.. Lansing draws n
pen picture of the Versailles conference that to
an extent much stronger than he Intended II
we are to accept his predatory defense Of tho
lea que and the effort 10 secure its acceptance by
the United States. Justities the worst that has
been said against a covenant that claimed to
have been conceived in great spiritual purity
and born of an unselfish desire TO establish
peace and justice among the nations of the
earth.
Mr.. Lansing does not hesitate 10 assert that
premier Clemenceau was not only tho strongest
figure Of the peace psreys but that he drove
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-03-12
IL NJ
Rc,crcnd Crum States Case.

Editor world: May | have the privilege OF
your column In order TO correct tew mlsrep-
resentations concerning me that have appeared
in the public press OF late.
First | have never been arrested hetore IN
this or any other city, and have not even been
stoppcd in this city by policeman.
Second: The charge made against mo was
not for speeding. but for Jay -driving," that is
cutting "A close corner.
Third | did not admit to anyone at any time,
either over the telephone or In person, that |
wa. guilty OF Jay driving or that called the
officer who arrested me "a liar" My statement
has always been what the disinteresled Wit
ncsses have tcstiticd--that | called his accusa-
ton against me OF resisting an officer after he
had shown his badge lie.
Fourth: | have not at any time received any
apology through tho mails from oN-O(ticer
Mcacham Commissioner Addison showed me
last week a type-wrtten apology signed by Of
fcer Meacham. and at the time the commis-
aioncr presented 1t to me, told him that II Of
ficcr Meacham would present It to me person
ally | would he glad to ask for his re-instate-
lnent This he has not done.
Yours truly,
Tulsa, March 8. ROLFE +. CRUM.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-03-12
The Woman Who LOved--and Earned
by JANE PHELPS
MODERN STORY OF HOME AND BUSINESS

to take me home with her. ! met
her just as | left the store. and we
walked along together. She told me
what she was going to have for din
ner, and when | said IL sounded
mighty good to me, she told me to
come along and have some IL !
could. j knew you wouldn't miss
me In that noisy place downstairs.
1t would be different IL you hau
been alone. then | would not have
gone. But you have plenty Of com
pany here so l trotted right along
and had good dinner, topped off
with "A delicious apple pie and rca.
coffee. The only part | didn't like
was that couldn't bring you
some"
That last sentence dissipatcd my
feeling Of jealousy / might have had
he had thought Of me.
Never mind dear. | don't car-
as much for apple pie as you do,
and strong coffee keeps me awake
ono evening when Robert and !
had been sitting quietly reading for
some time. he surprised me by an
exclamation OF annoyance.
whats the matter dear? /
thought you were reading" / laid
my book aside.
II don't know what ails me Gerry,
| can't keep my mind fixed on my
work They boosted Glens salary
today and never said "A word to mt,
although | really came first In linz
tor promotion. | can't seem to con-
centrate any more. My thoughts 60
wool gathering at just the wrong
times"
but you were so enthusiastic
when we were first engaged, so sure
you were going TO get "A big advance
soon" Someway the disappolht-
ment | felt showed in my voice, a.
though | had tried not TO let Rober,
realize I was disappointed
81 know, and-well. Gerry
guess some folks need something Ia
make them work, and perhaps ram
that kind. Ever since your lasr
raise l keep thinking you earn more
than ! do, and that you can have
what you want without my help
and II seems TO take all my ambition
away. It's silly | know, but--well--
| am going to get over 1t someway
but | don't just know how"
Il should say you were silly
Knowing | earn such a good salary
should make you more ambitious
You don't want woman TO get
ahead of you do you?"
''No--yet | guess it is a good thing
you can make money Gerry | dom
seem to be able to-"
| saw he was discouraged and
| tried to cheer him up. Yet all the
| time in the back OF my mind was .
| feeling OF chagrin because he wa'
| inadequate, because he acknowl
| edged It.
To Be Continued.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-03-12
AN MEMORABLE LAW.

Precedent II an inexorable lawl President
Wilson elevated his personal physician to tho
highest naval rank with salary and other cmolu-
mcn,s in proportion. President Harding has
made his personal physician n brlgader general
In the army ono notes difference. President
Wilson used the navy to oppose the gems while
President Harding evidently believes that his
dangers In that direction can best bo headed
Off by the land forces.
In England and other countries OF the old
world. court favorites arc raised TO the peerage
by imperial warrant. There is an inhibition In
our constitution against that sort of thing. But
we manage to get by 1t without too much diff
fiouly.
Naturally one Is not permitted criticism. Re-
cause there stands tho precedent. What some
one else has done Is permissible for someone
else to do. Doubtless there are extenuating cir
oumstances; justification in form " not In fact
The personal physician OF the chief magistrate
must needs have rank in order that he may not
bo forced to feed with the Kitchen scullions
while the object OF his undivided attention IL
breaking bread with gold braid and brass but
tons in the front dining room.
But we did get along for good many years
without this court custom. And cvon yet, did
ono dare apply the pen OF constitutional
analyst to the thing. we fear It would look ugly
to see public tavors and monies thus applied
Democracy is wonderful thing when one
comes 10 view it's intimate functioning But
wo seriously doubt II It always uscs tho best
means to make the world safe for It's endurance.