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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-10-07
MEANT TO HOLD PRISONERS
ON 6a!Yr.L sse ~ ueuuso!Iod ssau!uo
= Chances on His Charges Getting
Away From Him.

'"Thc late Willard Straight" said
"a Cornell professor, "often used to
tell a story which typitied, he SAID,
China and the Chinese.
Straight, in his othliul capacity IN
China. onceGhad occasion to hand over
to n Chinese policeman nine Chinese
delinquents. eThis-h happened, in "a small,
inland yillnge,- and Straight that tn nlgh ll.
walked round 70 tie rolicenlan's quar-
tiers folsee low lis prisohets4 We're get
ting along -, a.,
il:s "He found them holding hands, in. q
ring--or so, at least, II, seemed-7ard
dancing round and round tall flag
staff, like. children. playing ring
around-a-rosy. Straight drew, nearer,
and saw that the men were not really
holding hands, but, were handcuffed
wrist to wrist. - ;. u
''The policeman then came, out and
stirred them up with . long. pole,
whereupon they danced little faster.
The policeman explained to Straight
that there was no village Jail, and so
he had adopted this flagstaff method
Of detaining his prisoners. x
"'But why said Straight, do you
Keep them dancing all tn" timer?
"''"rhat.' said the policeman, is to
prevent, them from climbing up the
flagstaff and escaping 1917 X
"Straight tried to explain that nine
men, handcuffcd together. could
scarcely climb up a flagstaff sinai
. taneQusly. hut the policeman thought
it was best TO he on the safe side,
and his nine prisoners danced their
weary dance round the Flagstaff al!
night long" ~'-n'>'
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-10-07
Put in Uncomfortable Night.

i was brought up in a small town on
the western coast of Norway, and
when young man had a girl friend.
One cold winter night we,had attended
a ball, and as it was rather late, she
did not invite me inside when we
reached her home. However, / insist
led on little conversation "under
roof" rather than being. out in the
cold. But she objected decidedly.
Against her wish / went inside when
she opened the door. She followed
ane, calmly locked the door, put the
key in her purse, said goodnight and
left me. Trapped, ! passed the might
sleeping on the floor. in the hall. In
the morning her father let me out with
his MISUNDERSTANDING
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-10-07
49, It,: -, t,s-5f-' '''-'t
BrainIeSs Disease.

That Ohio scientist who says that
egotism is*a disease of the brain will
have to3guess .again.% Brainless asses
always develop, cgotism.-Cincinnati
Enquirer. ~. 4.@.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-10-07
Ink Stains.

If ink is spilled on the frock or table
cloth apply salt Immediately. The ink
will then wash out quite easily.
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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-10-07
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Particular About Cigars.

= - T at e'SNts' 7S7o'@ :"
One London dealer manufactures
and keeps cigars specially for certain
distinguished men. They each have
their own brand, named after, them.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-10-07
ANEW TRADE DISTRICT

While Bemdji has been busy, busy in the last few
years trying to develop the territory Immediately surrounding
and doing all its power to make this vicinity attractive for
the tourist has been passing possibility to
wonderful territory which has developing almost
fast twenty thirty and forty miles from railway of
the territory Immediately adjacent to Bemdi Herds Of
the territory surrounding Gyga and northwest from there
which splendid developed FARMS the of which
have to haul their products from twenty to forty miles to
ket.> ..m.... "''*.@a*
This district has repeatedly asked for help from Bemdi
to get linked railway with city, but not until recently
has been taken seriously here At last the citizens have
awakened to the possibilities Of enlarged trade district
il that direction and bending efforts give to that locality
know the extent Of the development of that section of the
country and planned by the Civic and Commerce
ton to have large delegation there next Thursday
& see for themselves and be convinced.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-10-07
PEAT BEDS MAY BE VALUABLE ASSETS

While ithas been generally known for time
possibility day realizing fortune out Of the
peat beds Of Beam county and neghboring North
Minnesota It considered remote possibility Thepo
siblity has become reaprobabiy Of the
of iron which also contained Northern Minnesota
makes the possibility of commerciaizng the beds sti
interesting Peatfor fuel in blast furnaces may be apps
sibility Of the future @4 .. 4.- ~ aGx # ~
The demonstration held this to determine
the possible value Of peat aud the methods best suitable u
zehe the vast peat beds will have direct bearing
the exploiting peat industry It known that con
siderable quantity of lands has been purchased in this
parties intending to develop them in the future. If
the be developed into fuel the peat lands
Of the county ayyet prove be very valuable asset
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-11-28
10 Married Men,
This Town Should
Feel Like Home

DUBLIN, Ga, Nov. 27-The male
voters OF Brewton, ten miles east of
Dublin, were given a severe Jolt yes
terday when official returns of the
tow nclection showed the election of
woman mayor and five women al
dermen.
Mrs, W. H. Bell was elected MAYOR
over Dr. c. G. Moyc and w. H. Tyre
her male opponents, and the follow
ing women were elected aldermen
against field of seven candidates:
Mesdames NJ. E. Brantley, NJ F
Beall, F. A. Brantley, c. G. Moye
and H. B. Sutton.
A peculiar incident is that Mrs. c
G. Move was elected as aldcrwomar
when her husband suffered defeat fol
Mayor.
Brewton has population OF some
thing like $50 people, has splendic
reputation for being law-abiding anc
has for several months past been with
out the services of a policeman.
1t is now rumored that a lady vii
be named TO police the town
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-11-28
William S. Roach Left
Estate Worth $780, 900

AMERICUS, Ga.-The will Of VIM
S. Roach, who died here some days
ago, has just been filed in the court
OF ordinary here. The document dis
poses Of an estate valued at 100000
the chief legatees being his widow
Mrs. Zcla S. Roach and his daughter
Mrs. Lee Isler of Fitzgerald Christine
Moselle Islcr, and Charles s. Isler, Jr.,
received $4,000 cash for their mainte-
nance and education. and Mrs. Isler
received $1,000 cash. The Roach home
here goes to the widow, with the bal
ance of the estate Of land, cotton, farm
implements, mules and cash, divided
equally between Mrs. Zela Roach and
Mrs. Islcr. Mrs. Roach and Mrs. Is
Ter are named joint executives Of the
estate
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-11-28
New Orleans
Commerce Prac-
tically Stopped

NEW ORLEANS, La, Nov IL
Commerce in the port of New Or
leans remained practically at stand
still today as result of the sympa-
thetic strike Of all waterfront unions
declared yesterday when the steamship
operators association endeavored to
replace striking cotton screwmcn with
non-union workers.
Officials claim the work was pro-
crossing on nineteen vessels, while
the union leaders maintained that on
ly small number of non-union work
ers had been obtained to replace the
1900 men out on strike.
Governor Parker will meet with the
strikers and ship operators tomorrow
and will decide whether to stand by
his original announcement that he can
not officiate as an arbitrator.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-11-28
Public Invited To
Attend Chamber of
Commerce Banquet

The officers OF the Chamber of
Commerce have extended an invita-
ton to the citizens of the town to ION
them at their Banquet at the Lee
Grant Hotel Friday night, Dec. End
Reservations for plates must be made
through Secretary w. A. Adams no
later than Wednesday night. so that
plate may be reserved for you. A
specially attractive program is being
arranged for the entertainment of the
guests at the banquet and Mr.. Adams
assures that the menu for the evening
is one of the best ever served for
the Chamber at an. OF their annual
affairs. Price of the ticket for non
members is 81 90. For any further in
formation see Sec. w. A Adams.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-11-28
Most People Are
Honest Says Citizen
Merchant Has Power To Aid People
To Live Within Means, He Says

Ninety per cent of the people are hon
est, says prominent merchant, who
was talking about the Pay Up-Week"
to reporter from the Leader The
percentage of those who deliberately
defraud is very small said he, The
merchant has it ill his power to cause
honest people to become dishonest if
he permits overbuying and extrava-
gance. Many well meaning people
become so deeply ivolved in debt that
they drift hopelessly into the dead
beat class. Many breaking up homes
and separations of matrimonial ties
are caused by permitting people to
buy in excess of their ability to pay
On the other hand, the merchant who
realizes his responsibility of his posi-
ton can encourage thrift and econo-
my and keep people honest by teach
ing customers to pay their bills
promptly and to live within their
incomes"
The Merchants Credit Association
will have system of rating the Gus
toners of its patrons, and these rate
cards will be made up after the PAY
Up-Week". December 5th to 10th.
It will be source Of pleasure to
you, have your rating Al. Make your
arrangements with your creditors to
get your rating satisfactory.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-11-28
James Reed Killed
Here Friday Night
Employee OF A. B. & A. Killed Bv
Ed Egbert Friday Night

James Reed, a negro employee of
the A. B, & A. was shot Friday night
by Ed 'Buckshot' Egbert. whom he
found in his home with his wife, on
returning unexpectedly about Hoo
o'clock Friday night. The negro liv-
ed on west Pine street and Jackson
and had been informed that Egbert
was keeping company with his wife
On returning to his home and being
unable TO secure admission he secured
an ak and broke down the door, when
he was confronted by Egbert with a
pistol and three shots fired at him
Reed died from his wounds Saturday
night and Egbert is a fugitive from
Justice.
1t is said that Eqhcrt had another
murder to his credit. for which he was
never tried.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-11-28
Fire Gets Mrs. Luke's
House Friday Night

Friday night an alarm of fire was
sounded from the western part OF the
city to which the Department respond
ed but discovered that it was some
distance beyond the city limits, being
the idealla Luke house on Winona
Heights, erected about IS years ago
by MI Pridgett The house had been
occupied by renters and had been va
Gated Friday. No insurance is said to
have been carried on the property.
which became a total loss to its owner.
The house was enc Of the neatest
country homes in the county and had
been sold to l"orth Georgian, whn
was to take poscss,o1 Monday. The
sale having been made through the
Keefer~ Parker Real Estate Co.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-11-28
Road Building Is
Still In Its Infancy
Fully Eighty-Five Per Cent Of Roads
Have Yet To Be Surfaced

ATLANTA, Ga.-Although road
construction that is going on all over
the country is enormous, the fact is
realized, according to road building
experts here today, that the industry
is still in its infancy.
Fully IS per cent of American roads
have yet to be surfaced, said a road
building expert at the state capitol
today. That we are just at the be-
ginning of the road building industry
is evinced by the fact that the auto
mobile has emerged the city and the
country into one, and we have reached
the point where advancement in pro-
duction and trade will hereafter be
more dependent upon the more care
full maintenance of the highways now
in existance and the building of new
ones. The stability ana the growth of
the entire field of the automobile in
dustry, as well as that of road build
ing and all its branches. are absolutely
dependent upon good roads.
Figures gathered from various sour
ces, which are made public here. show
that there are identified with road
building $4,000 highway officials, T.
600 road contractors, 1000 bridge con-
tractors. .l96 manufacturers and deal
ers in road building machinery, mate
rial and appliances, 1883 firms manu-
fatcuring highway transportation eq-
uipment, $4,000 civil and highway en-
gineers, 5000 automobile and chem
ical engineers, and 842 highway asso-
Citations and engineer and contract
or organizations not to speak of the
many publications given over to the
dissemination of news and the promo
ton of good roads enterprises.
In addition to all of this it is shown
by figures received in Atlanta that
there are 1888 firms manufacturing
vehicles dependent upon good roads,
having a total of capital invested that
amounts to $6,000,000, 900 and an an
nual output of passenger cars valued
at 81 ,410,000,00O, as we'll as 100000
commercial cars valued at $4O0,000 900
and los, 900 tractors valued at $685.
100000. The 1000 road contractors
have invested capital to the amount
of SOS 100000.
Georgia, through its state highway
department has under construction or
in prospect one of the most progress
i've road programs that has been pre-
pared in several years
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-11-28
County Teachers To
Hold Institute Saturday
Plan For County School Rally In
City This Spring

The rural school teachers will hold
Their second Institute next Saturday
Tor which an attractive program has
been prepared by the teachers com
mittee. A final decision will be made
IN regard to holding countrywide
school rally in the city at the close
OF the school year, consisting OF days
literary and athletic events
1t is expected that the members of
the county Board of Education and
the trustees of the several schools will
attend the Institute Saturday morn
ing, so as to get better acquainted
with the teaching force and the work
being done by the several schools in
the county.
Mrs, Robert f. Lee, Primary teach
er i'll the 3rd ward will demonstrate
with her class. the primary work and
how best to interest beginners. This
feature of the Institute will be appre.
ciated by the rural teachers as it i.
OF great value to them, getting the
little ones started right.
The Institute will be held in the 3rc
Ward building in order to enable Mrs
Lee to give full demonstration of her
work in her own class room.
A full attendance of all of the rur
al teachers is expected and others who
are interested are cordially invited.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-11-28
PHILIPPINE Senate
And Gov. Wood
Are Friendly

MANILA, P. l., Nov. 81 -Rela-
tons between Governor Leonard
Wood and the PHILIPPINE senate, are
entirely amicable, Manuel L'Queson,
president of senate yesterday inform
ed President Barcelon OF the Porto Ri
co senate in cablegram replying to an
inquiry. Mr. Barcelon's inquiry was
apparently prompted by alleged diff
erences between Gov. Wood and the
senate over Gov. Woods appointment
and by the. Misunderstanding be-
tween Governor Reilly of Porto Rico
and members of the Porto Rican
legislature. Mr.. Barcelon's cablegram
follows:
''We are interested in knowing what
connections have been reached to set
tle differences between Gov. Wood
and the senate over appointments.
Porto Rico is facing similar prob
lem
Mr.. Queson replied
"The senate has not differences nor
ever had any with Governor Wood
Information to the contrary is false. 3"
A dispatch from Manila November
9th reported that the senate in caucus
had decided to withhold confirmation
of a number of Governor Woods ap-
pointments, senators complaining they
had not been consulted in the selec-
tions. However confirmation of all
the appointments was reported No
vember 18th.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-11-28
Is Obsolete Ships
Placed On Sale

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27-Fif-
teen ships of the old navy will be put
on the auction block soon. it was an
nounced last night by the navy depart
ment. Several of them helped make
American history, among them being
the cruiser Brooklyn, flagship of Rear
Admiral William Schly during the
battle of Santiago. Others are the
cruiser Columbia, which in her prime
was one of the fastest ships on the
sea; the battleship Maine, which re-
placed the battleship of that name de-
stroyed in Havana harbor; the battle
ship Missouri, launched in 1901. the
cruiser Memphis, now wreck on the
San Dominican coast, and the tor
pedo boat Dale, which recently has
been known as the Oriole, while serv-
ing as headquarters of the Baltimore
naval militia.
Four monitors on the list are the
Minatonomah built in 1862; the Ozark
formerly the Arkansas, and the Pur-
itan, both of which have served as
naval militia ships at Washington and
the Tonopan.
Other ships are the Intrepid, steel
training ship, rugged as sailing craft,
the Galatea and the Vega, steam
yachts used as patrol craft in the
world war, the freighter Surprise and
the destroyer Smith, built in 1900.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-11-28
$4,000, 600 Fire In
Augusta Saturday
One Business Block Is Total Mass OF
Ruins; Chronicle Destroyed

AUGUSTA, Nov. 26-Neariy one
half of the ZOO block of Broad street
in the heart of Augustus business sec
ton stands mass of ruins this morn
ing as the result of fire that started
at las o'clock in the Johnson build
ing corner of Jackson and Broad SITS,
and rapidly ate its way through the
Harrison building and the Albion ho-
tel and one sectiin of the ] B. White
K Company department store.
Loss of buildings and stock is esti-
mated at approximately $1,000 900 as
the building loss alone runs around
81 100000
The entire eastern side of the 200
block of Jackson street. which is a
part of the Johnson building, is totally
destroyed.
The following buildings were in the
path of the fire:
Johnson building, total loss.
Harrison building. total loss.
Albion hotel, total loss.
Gencsta hotel partly burned
The Augusta Chronicle, local morn
ing newspaper, the quarters of which
were a part of the Harrison building,
is also total loss.
The J. B. White and Company store
which is in the same building as the
Albion hotel, was partly burned and
there is water damage throughout
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-11-28
Missouri Northern
And Arkansas Nav
Soon Start Running
Money To Operate Road rendered
By I. c. Commission

HARRISON, Ark. Nov. 28-Aud-
itors for the Interstate Commerce
Commission have completed the audit
of the M. N. & A. Railroad and are
said to have made favorable report
to the |. c. c., who has under consid-
Grafton loan to the Receiver of the
property The proposed loan will be
made by the government upon the re-
instatement of the striking employees
OF the road, which has been closed
down since July 5th. A division of
through rates and guaranteed ton
mage by connecting lines has also been
agreed upon between the interested
railroads and the receiver of the M. N.
4 A. and its reopening is looked for
shortly. 1t is understood that the old
employees will be reinstated
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-11-28
"DardaneIla" Musical
Comedy Grand Tuesday

The song hits of "Dardanella" the
McCregor Company's sensational Or
iental musical comedy, are being sung
played and whistled in every civilized
country on the globe Its namesake
song "Dardanella' is conceded to be
the biggest song and instrumental hit
the world has ever known. It's sales
have run up in the millions
The appearance OF the big show
itself, which is contracted for the
Grand Theatre next Tuesday will be
an event in local theatricals. An aug
mented orchestra is carried so that
the many musical gems will have
the proper Interpretation.
No change has been made in the
cast or chorus ensemble. The entire
company and production is guaranteed
to be the original one. There are no
inferior No. 2 companies of Garden
ella" and the McCregor Company.
Inc, under whose direction the pro-
duction is made, declare that the
standard of the show will never be
lowered, nor the public hoodwinked
by an inferior company presenting
this international success.
Theatre goers are warned that tick
ct spectators are 'profiteering' by
buying seats and holding them until
the night of the performance and
disposing of same at as much as dou-
bic their original price. To discourage
will be sold to one person.
this practice no more than six seats
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-11-28
Plans For Retail
Trade For Dublin
Mass Meeting Of Retailers Is Called
BY Chamber Commerce

DUBLIN, Nov. 26-A general mass
meeting of all merchants, filling sta
tons, accessories stores and others,
has been called for Friday night by
the Chamber of Commerce. This meet
ing has been called to consider a plan
to stimulate trading before the holt
days and with view of bringing more
people to Dublin from the surround
ing territory. Dublin has a trading
population of about $4,000 people, but
not more than half of these come to
town every day. This plan that has
been worked out may bring all the
$4,000 here on one day and each per-
son may purchase some merchandise.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-11-28
Impressive Funeral
Services For l. c. Parnin

Funeral services for the late l. C.
Parnin were held at his late residence
Saturday morning, in the presence of
a large number Of friends and neigh
bors, who came to pay last honors to
their departed friend Rev. Strickland
OF the Seventh Day Adventists offici-
ated, assisted by select choir from
the First Methodist church.
Members of the Odd Fellows and a
large number of the surviving veterans
of the Union army and their families
were in attendance. The interment
was deferred to Sunday at 400 P. M.
awaiting the arrival of sister from
the North.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-11-28
Carnival of Fun And
Beauty Grand Tuesday

"Dardanella" the McGregor Com
pany's carnival of fun and beauty will
be at the Grand Theatre Tomorrow
(Tuesday) night. It is whale of a
show, setting a pace that keeps it well
in the lead in the Musical Comedy
Handicap. Its principal charm is its
exquisite chorus of youth and beauty
arrayed in gorgeous creations and
poppy novelties. It's a zippy aggre-
CATION of stage baby vamps who can
MARBLE and dance with zest that is
real joy to see.
"Dardanella" is described as a rio
tous feast of joy and revelry with
giggle, laugh or scream every min
ute"
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-11-28
Crisp Superior Court
In Session This Week

Solicitor-General J. B. Wall is in
attendance on the Crisp County ST.
perior Court which will be in session
Tor the next two weeks Civil business
will take UP the first week, during
which the grand jury will also be in
session.
The second week will be taken up
with the criminal business, when Rus
sell, Thomas and Bishop, the A. B. &
A. strikers may be put on trial, should
the grand jury find indictments against
them this week The men are charged
with burning a trestle near Mussle-
white on May 29th.