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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-06
Secretary Of Interior F al
Makes Annual Report of
His Department,
UNEMPLOYED THOUSANDS
COULD BE PUT TO WORK
Scores Red Tape in Pension
and General Land Offices,
Causing Undue Delay
(By United PresS)

WASHINGTON, Dec. GA strong pol
lev toward fastening the reclama-
ton of arid lands in the West was
urged upon President Harding by
Secretary of the Interior Fall, in
his annual report today.
Large numbers of world war vet
Grams and others could secure home
steads on the land thus made fit for
cultivation, Fall said. Thousands Of
unemployed could be put to work UNI
der sch program, he added.
This can only be done through
reclamation projects, he explained, as
the two hundred million acres OF UNI
reserved public lands now left is
suitable only for grazing.
Startling figures as to the wealth
lying dormant in lands owned by the
government were disclosed. These
will yield in royalties alone twelve bill
lion dollars and the actual value Of
the oil and coal and other deposits
Is roughly estimated at $l5O,0OO,-
100000.
:. Action by congress or reclamation
proposals now pending would enable
the government to put many unem-
,ployed to work, Falls report declared.
Red tape in the pension and gen
eral land offices Of the department
was scored. Unless the pension bu-
reauI is given more help, thousands
Of Civil war veterans will die before
their pension claims can be passed
by the. accommodated stated Red
tape in the general land Office is hold
ing up titles on homcsteads four and
five years often because of technical
errors made by the government
agents themselves, he said.
Fall painted a gloomy picture of
conditions in Alaska where the white
population has dropped off 10000 in
the last ten years. One evil arises out
of the fact that tllirty-eight govern
ment bureaus and departments deal
with Alaskan affairs and Fall urged
congress to group all of these ac-
tivities under the department.. He
also criticises the. "long distance"
method of government which requires
that. many unimportant matters be
referred back to Washington for de-
cision entailing tedious delays be-
cause of the long time required for
communicating with Washington by
mail.
Serious economic conditions in
Hawaii because of the adverse turn
in the sugar business was reported
Failure of congress to amend the i'm
migration laws so that coolie labor
could be imported during temporary
labor shortages was held responsible
in part. The failure Of congress to
include Hawaii under the benefits
bestowed in the educational aid
measures was regretted
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-06
= Mail EARLY Week, Dec. 8
GOV. PREUS ENDORSES \. :
~. CHRISTMAS SEAL SALE

Governor j. Al. o. PreIuus, in a letter
to the Minnesota Public Health asso.
citation, strongly urges the people to
purchase Christmas Seals. The gov
errors letter, in substance, follows
"When we stop to consider the
progress that has been made in the
fight against tuberculosis in the last
few years, we should consider it not
only a privilege but an obligation to
do everything within our power to
bring this fight to successful con-
clusion. In view of the fact that the
death rate in Minnesota from tuber-
culosis last year was lower than it
has ever been in the history of. the
state, cannot too strongly urge the
people to aid the Minnesota Public
Health association and the county
public health associations by purchas-
ing Christmas Seals, which is the sole
means of financing these organiza-
tions. ~.
Permit me to take this opportun-
ity Of congratulating you on your
splendid work in the past in public
health education, and extend to you
my best wishes for successful sale
of Christmas Seals!' ~,
Mailing Early Helps ~.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-06
Ireland, Under New Settlement
Arrived at EARLY Today, to
s.. Be Irish Free State ..
TO HAVE SAME STATUS
AS CANADA, AUSTRALIA
If Ulster Does Not Wish to
Join Free State, She Can Re-
tain Her Own Status
(By United Pressl

Birmingham, England, Dec. O.
Ireland, under the peace settlement
signed by the representatives of the
British and Sim Fem governments
will be known as the Irish Free State
Lord Birkenhead announced today.
-, The provisions Of the agreement
are .JJc5% H.. Fl y E..'.>
+, The new dominion is to be known
as the "Irish Free State" 1t is tc
have the same status as Canada, Aus
tralia, New Zealand and South Africa
In matters of finance the free state
government will rule supreme. The
new government must pay her por
ton Of, the nations war debt. -
Sim Fem must give reasonable
guarantees to the South Ireland
unionist minority.
II Ulster does not wish to join the
free state she might retain her own
status. In that case she will submit
to the ruling of the boundary com
mission, which will determine boun-
Diary, lines between the Irish FIRES
State and Ulster.
If parliament does not sanction
these terms, the government will &C
before the people on the issue anl
submit to a general election.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-06
EDUCATION PROGRAM
FOR ASSOCIATION LUNCH

An interesting and instructive pro
gram has been arranged Cor the reg
ular meeting Of the Bemidji Civic
and Commerce association following
the regular weekly n-day lunch
con tomorrow. The program is di-
rectly in line with American Etsslca-
ton Week and it is urged that there
be large attendance ". d.. {; y 1
9 The Teachers, College Glee club, un-
der the direction Of Mrs. A. j. Nc
MILAN, and the High School Boys
Glee club, under the direction of Miss
Martha Fibigar, will give number
of. selections.
An address on Education, the
Greatest Investment for Community,
State and Nation" will be given by
Miss Telulah Robinson Of the Be-
midi State Teachers college. r.
C. L. Pegelow, commander tof the
Ralph Oracle post of the American
Legion, will also give an address. =
Z "The Community's Responsibility
Toward the School, will be the sub
ject Of the address to be given by
Superintendent of Schools j. c. West.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-06
S. A. APPEAL SHOWING (.
FINE RETURNS SO FAR
ARRANGEMENTS Made for Hall
Unsolicited Are Asked to
Assist Also

The first days solicitation for the
Salvation Army appeal with twenty
teams covering the city met with
favorable returns. AS is usually the
case with such campaigns, large
number of those to be solicited were
out of town and will have to be called
upon later, and many others were
out of their places of business when
the solicitors called.
The cash subscriptions obtained by
the various teams amounted tc
$1,2S3, and pledges of STA made a
total of $1,457 for the day.
Splendid work was done by al
the teams which solicited and they
met with most unanimous support
According to those soliciting on the
drive, the sentiment toward the
cause was most favorable and many
commendatory remarks were made
regarding the work done by the Sal
walton Army.
The work of checking up those moi
called upon was done this morning
and other teams will take up the work
where it was left off yesterday.
Arrangements have been made fol
securing hall for the use Of the
Army on Third street. The store
building owned by George T. Baker
formerly occupied by the Overland
DeLeuil company has been rented
from Mr.. Baker and, after a few
minor changes have been made, the
Army work will be carried on there
1t is expected that the first services
in the new hall will be held next Sun.
day.
There are many in the city why
cannot be called upon for subscrip.
tons, as this would necessitate &
housctoAhouse canvass, but it is
hoped that such will consider THEN
assistance is just as necessary as
those who have been called upon
and that they will make their sub,
scription by mail or take it personally
to Salvation Army headquarters or
Third street, after it is opened, or to
w. l.. Brooks. treasurer of the loca
advisory board.
The need of funds will be very
great this winter and it is hoped that
those who have enough and to spare
will assist the Army in its work OF
helping those who have not sufficient
food and clothing for themselves anc
their children.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-06
COUNTY BOARD MEETS ~. ..
TO SELL ROAD BONDS

The board of county commissioners
is in regular session today and have 4
number Of important matters for
consideration. One of the most i'm
portant is the sale of refundment
road bonds. These bonds have been
advertised for sale n number Of times
previously, but on account of the var
ious technicalitics arising in connec-
ton with the legality of their sale,
they were not disposed of. A number
of bids were received today by the
commissioners and it is expected they
will be disposed of at this time.
The delegation from Thief River
Falls consisting Of Messrs, Shaw,
Bratrud, Arneson and Johnston, wait
ed on the commissioners this after
noon relative to the establishing of a
Highway eastward from Goodridge
in Pennington county to the shores
of Red Lake, for the purpose of max
ing the Red Lake, accessible to the
people of Thief River Falls and othe,
Red River Valley towns and commune
ties as summer resort.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-06
INTERSTATE COMMISSION
F0RESEES RAIL RATE CUT
General Reduction in Rates
Will Probably Follow
Present Inquiry
By James +. Robert

l.
Washington, Dec. Glover rail
road rates in the near future were
foreseen by the Interstate Commerce
Commission today in its annual re-
port to congress.
= After general declaration that
the railroad situation is showing
steady improvement, the commission
said: '@ {>,.@. .%s' r. e, p.
eve are hopeful that with an
Improvement in the volume of traffic
and with further adjustment of oper-
ating costs in harmony with prevail
ing tendencies, substantially lower
level of rates and fares will be COM
patible with the rule of rate-making
which has been prescribed by con-
gress and at the same time permit
an adequate maintenance Of the
properties" 49, .g.. 49, .'$5..t@
This is taken to mean general re.
duction in rates will follow the com
prehensive rate inquiry now in prog
ress under the direction Of the com
mission. The cut is expected to come
early next year. + 4. +.
The report reveals that the rail
roads have dropped from their pay
rolls half million employees within
the last year. This has greatly aided
the railroads in making a financial
recovery. = :-..
In addition the report said :F"Witl
the reduction in the level of wages
effective as of July 1, 1921, net earn.
ings in July, August and September
1921, again showed substantial in.
crease, although not reaching a rate
|of. 6 per cent on the value of raj
properties so determined for the
! United States as whole"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-06
Help the Postman-- ~
TO MEET
THURSDAY NIGHT

I The next regular meeting of the
Ralph Oracle post of the American
Legion will be held Thursday eve
ming at the rooms Of the Civic and
Commerce association at 8 o'clock,
and it is desired that all members be
present. Other ex-service men who
are contemplating membership are
also invited to be present.
+ Reports will be made on the Armi-
stice day celebration by the various
committee chairmen and several mat
ters Of Importance will be proposed
at this time. Due to the financial loss
experienced because Of the Armistice
day celebration, the post officers feel
that somthing must be done at once
to raise the status Of the posts treas
ury. 1t is expected that some program
of activities for the winter will be
mapped ont and decided upon at the
meeting this week,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-06
PRODUCERS JOIN :.
GRAIN CIR LOWERS
Rv Farm Bureau News Service

BY Farm Bureau News Service i
i St. Paul, Dec. 6.At the end OF its
third week of organization work il IN
Minnesota, the United States Grain
Growers, Inc, announced that 2o6
farmers and II elevators IN nve
counties had contracted to market
their grain through the national CO.
operative agency. ,,-.,..
In, Kittson county, elevators at
Kennedy and Humboldt have signed
up; in Redwood, at Redwood Falls,
Walnut Grove and Belview; in Wa
tonwan, at Butterfeld and LaSalle,
and in Wright at Annandale. Lyon
county still holds the lead in number
of farmers and elevators signing con-
tracts. " p. q. -.r,
In II states, 767 elevators and
24,472 farmers have contracted to
market 5O,GOO,OO0 bushels through
the United States Grain Growers: !
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-06
ILLINOIS BASKET TEAM
DEPENDS UPON CARNEY
AH-American End Is B ! g
Factor in Team; Knee 9g
- - Not Healed Yet 81

Urbana, ILL.,, Dec. Elf Charles
Carney's injured knee. rounds into
shape. we'll have championship
team" Such is the sentiment on the
University Of Illinois campus as the
basketball season approaches. a.
In large measure, the success
of the Illini quintet does depend on
Carney. The big fellow, an allan
Ierican end, and captain Of the floor
cam, wrenched his knee a year ago
( the Ohio football clash. 1t has not
.ealed properly yet. He attempted
football this fall but another injury
to the knee in the Michigan battle
forced him to retire for the season.
Last winter ne wore steel and
Heather cast on his leg, but was OF
little service to the Orange and Blue.
A long rest has aided considerably
but Coach Frank Winters is still du-
bious regarding the captains chances
to withstand a hard, gruelling cam
paign. ''
Carney plays center and much of
the offensive work is built around
him. Two years ago he led the West
in points scored. He is vitality needed
this winter as Reitsch, last seasons
pivot, did not return to the univer-
sity. ~, ,.-s 49,. ~5'. l., ~ . al,
Walquist, Sabo and Collins are
the three letter men on hand in ad-
dition to Carney. The two former
have practically cinched the forward
berths, while Captain Collins has
shown great Improvement as back
guard. e.: .s...
That.leaves the running guard post
open. Dave Wilson, football end, may
get it but will be pressed closely by
youngsters of merit from the fresh
man squad. ...'
In case Carney can not play regu-
larly Stillwell Of Olney high fame is
being groomed as understudy. Still
well is brilliant basket shooter, and
works nicely with the speedy passing
game. T.
Illinois opens the conference
against Ohio State at Columbus, Jan
uary Il. A number of practice tilts,
including a pair with Notre Dame,
are scheduled previous to the cham
pionship inaugural. - " --.-,.e,-.y =, 49,.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-06
FORMER SOLDIER TAKES
EXCEPTION TO WATSON
Believes That Georgia Senator
Must Have "Strayed Into
the Wrong Army" .

Indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 6.--belief
that Senator Tom Watson, Georgia,
has "sstrayed into the wrong army
when making his charges before con-
gress Of alleged hangings in the A. E
F., has been expressed by "W. s.,
Scranton, Pa" in a letter to Ameri-
can Legion national headquarters
here. %st, 4 -
"W. S." details the only casualty in
his "outfit" other than those inflicted
by the Boches. "a corporal swallow
ed some coffee which a dizzy X. P.
had held a lantern over, letting a
couple of drops Of kerosene fall into
it. The corporal didn't Feel like eat
ing for week and washed his mouth
out with commissary soap" 1885,.
In further declaration of the "sad
lack Of hangings, drawings, quarter.
ings and draggings down hill in nail
lined barrels by horses going four diff
ferent ways" the author hates, to adj
nit that "of all the men who went to
war from my town, not one of them
was shot at sunrise or any other time
for wearing boots at reyeille." y,
Of the eight men in his squad, "W.
S." declares that seven escaped the
war unhanged.. "The eighth rests in
an honorable grave on the slopes be-
low the village Of ROMANCE. He died
of machine-gun wound in the face
of the enelny--not, Senator Watson.
of taut rope in the presence Of a lot
Of gawking lieutenant colonies q
don't suppose they'd let the privates
in on thing like that). - >, ~. 81.
"But there's one thing. they would
have let us in on. They might not
have let us see all the company pun
ishment executions Senator Watson
tells about, but don't you suppose the
underground wireless of soldiery
would have spread the news around?''
. Mail Eo,.1y 'NaaI. nac' III ------5.t-.
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: (By United Press)

London, Dec. 6.-The Irish peace
negotiations were snatched from the
flames today An eleventh-hour agree
ment between Britain and the Sim
Fein was, reached in the small hours
Of the morning in Downing Street af-
ter: hours of heated discussion. The
pact was rushed, to Belfast for the
sanction of Ulster The British pre-
mier is to be summoned to consider
the pact, which also will be consider
ed by the Dali Eireann in Dublin
Authorities are confident the agree
ment will meet the approval: of all.
Details will be submitted for publica-
ton Wednesday morning. Sim Fein
headquarters announced the peace
delegation will return to Dublin to-
morrow night.
The news of the agreement sent a
thrill throughout England. London
has been prepared for the gloomy
news of breakdown, then at the
eleventh hour, after months of work
and worry over the terms, ray of
light struck out of the darkened sky
and flashed on the door at 10 Down
ing Street at 2 is a. m.
Weary delegates, worn by the
hours Of brain conflict, struggled out
and climbed into their cabs to go
home to bed. The Irish question had
been met.
"The news is not so bad," cabinet
minister said. can agreemen has
been reached"
1t was learned the agreement was
Signed by Lloyd George, Austin Cham
berlain, Lord Birkenhead and Winston
T. Continued on Page g.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-06
DELEGATION IS SEEKING
NEW ROAD TO RED LAKE
Thief River Falls Delegates
Ask Aid; Seeking Summer
Resort at Red Lake

Mayor Bratrud and delegation
consisting Of Messrs. Shaw, Arncson
and Johnston Of Thief River Falls
are in the city today for the purpose
of interviewing the directors Of the
Civic and Commerce association and
the board Of county commissioners
which is in regular session, in regard
to support in securing q permanent
state highway east from Thief River
Falls and the Red River Valley towns
to Red Lake, where it is planned to
establish a fair summer resort for
Red River Valley people, and any
others who may wish to spend their
summer vacation or Il part Of it there.
! A fine road runs from Thief River
Falls east to Goodridgel at the pres
cnt time, and the desire of the Thief
River Falls people and those of the
other towns Of the Red River Valley
il to have state road constructed
from Goodridgc east to- the site Of
the proposed resort on Red Lake.
At present the Red River Valley peo-
aplc have no real summer resort to
which they may go, without coming
a long distance south and east, but
the establishment of the highway
which they are asking for they would
have fine resort close to their homes.
q 1t was explained to the directors
Of the association that the road may
be built with state and federal funds
but that right-of-way would need
to be established through the Indian
reservation. The cooperation of Be-
midi and Bcltrami county is asked
FOR in having this done.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-06
HOUSE OF DEPUTIES
ADOPTS NAVY BUDGET

. Paris, Dec. 6.--The mouse of dep
uties today adopted the naval budget
by vote of BAT to 2O3 after a de-
bate. Minister Of Marine Guisthau,
who insisted that France must main.
tain her naval defense, said the plan
for 1922 provided for $4,000 men,
being 5000 more than France had
before the war. --. ~,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-06
(By United Press)r

Washington, Dec. 6.-President
Harding today proposed to congress a
definite and comprehensive program
for restoring the United States to
normally. t. s:z.a5S Ms "E -
!. Speeding up of plans to bring
! America again on a sound basis is
Americas best contribution to world
wide restoration" the president said.
With representatives Of all the world 5
powers here, Harding served notice
that the United States has no inten-
ton of trying to save other nations.
They must save themselves, he said.
America will help unlinchingly
"'when they turn to heroic remedies
for the menacing conditions under
which they are struggling" No
American policies alone will cure the
worlds ills, Harding said. By saw
ing ourselves we will help the rest of
the world save itself, he declared. "
The president clearly outlined in a
discussion the need for. a high tariff.
= ! "It would better to remain on firm
grounds, strive for ample employment
and high standard of wages at home
and point the way to balanced budg-
cts as the remedies to cure disaster"
Harding started speaking at 1908
after receiving tremendous ovation.
The arms conference was referred to
only briefly by the president. =.
E. 'It is easy to believe a world hope
is centered in the capital city," he
said. "a most gratifying world ac-
complishnlent is not impossible" ?.
Outstanding in the presidents rec
concentrations toward bringing this
country back to normally were : : II, !.
s:Creation of a virtual industrial
court to have Judicial power to deal
with labor disputes affecting, public
interests. ~ Re-. = ) ~. 49, -,
= 'sPrompt enactment of the tariff bill
and a provision for the fixing of vari-
able duties by presidential order.
= "Revision- of the shipping act to be
based on recommendations shortly to
be made. - tayS = .." !
Encouragement Of cooperative
marketing program to aid farmers.
"A constitutional amendment ITO
prevent the issuance of unnecessary
securities. =, .3-. .-,>....... e.. 49,.
speeding UP Of reclamation prof.
ects to aid ex-soldiers and to provide
more homes. H..
tSome revision Of the tax bill re-
Gently passed"
The president was believed to have
been taking direct slap at the sew
eral blocks, such as the agriculture
group recently formed in congress
when he discussed our system of gov
eminent. ;&3s -. .>,
Asking for enactment of the allied
debt funding bill, President Harding
promised that if the requested author
ity is granted he would follow no pol
icies conflicting with the proposal con-
grcss had in granting the loans.
-WraD With Care
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TROOP NO. l, BOY SCOUTS,
ENTERTAIN SCOUTMASTER

Troop No. 1 of the Bemidji Boy
Scouts held its regular meeting Mon
day night and it was the last meeting
at which Scoutmaster c. L. GUNNER
will be with them. Some of the par
ents of the boys prepared a. light
luncheon, consisting Of cocoa, buns,
ice cream and cake. Irwin Keller rep
resented the troop and showed the
boys appreciation for DR.. Cummer's
services. ,.5
DR.. GUNNER is leaving for Mem
phis, Tenn, this week. A fountain
pen was presented him by the troop
as remembrance and a token OF
their appreciation Altogether a very
enjoyable evening was spent. 49, :
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The Pioneer II the only daily
within 100 miles Of Bemidji and
has the largest circulation IN
Northern Minnesota "a.