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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-08-11

"Charlie" Vandersluis can be ra-
ted as an "Old Timer he : being
probably the first hardware man to
make" the town when he 'peddled"
hardware for a Duluth firm and al
tho he covered a big territory, he
always managed to get in a couple
of extra days in Bemidji until he
got to feel like he was one of the
citizens and gave up his road work
to enter into the retail hardware
game here permanently, which store
is known as the Bemidji Hardware
Co., with w. z. Robinson as his side
kicker.
evan" is slated to be the "Big
Chief in some Of the Indian scenes
during the pageant because of
ability to put on "pow WOW" dis
played when he was mayor of Be-
midi.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-08-11

II (Note 70 appease the curl
osity.of those who may wonder
why E. III. Jerrard was picked to
start the picture gallery of old
timers to be run by The Pioneer
in connection with the historical
pageant to be staged during the
Northern Minnesota fair, we
beg to state that here is a man
who has invariably attracted the
interest Of both the male and fe-
male readers. It is the desire
Of The Pioneer that this project
make q hit with the ladies, and
this is admitted to- be a very
good start1 i H.. , ]. =. ..t$x= :
\ The above picture shows E. H.
Jerrard as he Cooked when the
ladies called him Med" That
!, was before the days when some
Of them began to use the prefix
: '.Uncle. ',s Mr., Jerrard, is sure to
, come in for a bit IF publicity,
during the staging Of the pag-
: cant and it is expected that he
will occupy some prominent part
in it, either as actor, OK critic.
He will Be remem bered rs
having recently won the pink
powder puff at the Ladies' Night
I, program given by the 5Kiwanis
club at sBirchmont, at which time
!: three: lady judges picked him as
the winner: He is a picked man,
not .''pecked," for Ned is still
single, and many OF, his married
friends advise him to stay that
way. '.t ~, - ..s,..a ...., a." .
At the present time he is
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-08-11

+ he still. has young ideas.
Mr.. Schumacher is cashier of the
First National Bank, ;Bemidji's Mil
lion Dollar financial ): institution
Whem~she ATTENDED ,the University
Of Wisconsin he was one Of the
fastest sprinters Of his day, and he's
not 50 slow even now, if you doubt
this, just take a poke at him and
run, and see how far you'll get.
x If he didn't look quite SO serious
he'd make good hero for the big
pageant at the Northern Minnesota
Fair. They are seriously considering
him for an important part4 &>s's
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-08-11
&Sas

TO look at the pictures Of these
two: cold Timers one would hardly
expect them u qualify for the title,
but they do, by, a good margin, In
fact they sold the first rubber col
lar that the first mayor Of Bemidji
wore which: exploded I at the first
Fourth of July LIBERATION when
someone tried TO scratch match on
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-08-11

|caued and sufficient reason to get
rid Of the mustache which is shown
in this picture. Otherwise his friends
say that he IS the same old George.
If he can get the mustache back on
again soon enough he might prove
good material for the sold Third
street. scene in the pageant at the
fair. u
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-08-11

manager Of the local station Of
the Northwestern Oil Co. He
has been engaged in various
businesses here during the past
:. several years and can be listed
among the oldest residents Of
the city. You wouldn't think it
to look at this picture, but he's
been in Bemidji at various times
close on to- IS years. II it's
more, it is not to be expected
that he will admit it. !,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-08-11
Symbol Of Wedding Cake.

! SymboI OF WeddIn1 cake.
D The wedding cake, still cut by the
bride, is one of the oldest marriage
customs. The taking Of food or drink
together by the bridegroom and bride
was always the principal, and some
times the only. ceremony among prlm-
tive people, and this is still the case
In many parts Of the world. -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-08-11

E. A. Barker is: expected ia take
some important part in the historic
pageant to be- staged during the
NorthArn Minnesota Fair, providing
ofe6urse, he is allowed carry a
cigar stub il his mouth He works
best that I :s s Z i IL 5,a IA. q III /,
Earl has besns resident Of the Be-.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-08-11

Since rubber, collars have gone
outiofastyle,s Gill sBrothers have done
a thriving business in clothes, rand
haberdasheryE Of, more substantial
sort and are rated. as a big asset
to 4Bemidji business, They may be
induced to take a part in the Third
Street scene in the Pageant to be
staged during thes=big fair here. "
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-08-11

'stBill',e Robinson has "growed up"
,aewhole slot. since this picture. was
taken, butshe still has the 4 young
ideas and the pep that goes with
them. Attic he may not be seen in
the Fair and Pageant he never-ths-
less. hasa very prominent part in it
being in charge TO the publicity for
this gigantic entertainment and ex-
position - ~ e.E'
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-08-11

midi Civic and Commerce associa-
ton several times, is engaged in
the drug and jewelry business here
and has been 9for many years. Out
side Of being: an officer in the Naval
Reserve Force, nobody seems o$have
anything against him, if that can $be
held against him, :, > >zzs> >%ls NJ.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-01-13
HERE is MORE ABOUT
CONFERENCE
STARTS ON PAGE ONE

ries found that the BONN Islands were
held by the Japanese to be a part OF
The Japanese homeland" although
The Japanese had no objection to ex-
tending the status quo" agreement so
ais to include the BONN group.
In consequence. an attempt now is
: IN progress 10 find way to bring the
group within the scope of the fortifi-
cations article, without at the same
lime classifying II rs outside the
Japanese .'homeland" The present
proposal IS to attach to the treaty a
map, with lines drawn TO indicate in
precisely what zone the status quo
Is to apply. The line which has thus
been drawn 10 represent the western
boundary OF the American home
land follows the international date
line, roughly the 1S0th American me-
ridian. leaving outside the status
quo the Aleutian Islands Of Alaska
as well as Hawaii and midway.
AS the delegation chiefs approached
the end Of their labors on the naval
treaty, attention increased ins remain-
ing issues OF the far eastern negotia-
tions which, are TO be resumed next
week A spokesman for rhe.American
delegation gave the impression that
the United States had reached no final
decision regarding China's request for
conference discussion of the twenty
one demands although some Of the
American delegation members are
known to be strongly Of the opinion
that the subject cannot be debated in
view Of Japan's objection. Data for
use in the Siberian discussions also is
being made ready for the various
delegations, although no action beyond
a general agreement for Siberian in
tegrity Is expected.
The nature OF the compromise sug-
gestions made by Secretary, Hughes
and Arthur J. Balfour for settlement
ef the shantungs railroad problem is
closely guarded. but il is known that
the alternative plans informally pro-
posed and cabled BY the delegations
to Toxic and Pekin contemplate some
measure OF Japanese participation IN
Of the road during the
period given China to make payment
Tor the property Pending word from
their capitals the Chinese and Japa
nese both are reservlng Judgment re-
garding the suggestions.
In high sofficial quarters there have
been indications that the American
regards the Shantung
question as one which should be set
tied to insure proper relations in the
far cast, and it is known that Presi-
dent Harding has kept himself closely
of developments in the me-
gotiations. 1t would not surprise some
of those in close touch with the ques-
ton II some proposition for mediation
by the president came out of the
Balfour compromise move.
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HERE Is MORE i8OITI
PREMIER BRAND
STARTS ON PAGE ONE

10 undertake the celebration unless
rates could be secured
Harvey Bayliss presided as temp
orary chairinan, with Mr.. Largue act
ing as secretary. Others present
We're Malcolm Yonge, manager of the
San Carlos, Mayor Frank d. Sanders.
Walter White. Ralph Gunderscheimer,
president Retail Merchants Assscia-
ton, Percy S. Hayes of The Evening
News, o. J Semmes. T. l.. Cant. Sid
ney Levy Miss G. NJ. Robinson was
present as The Journal representative.
Another meeting viii be held on
Monday afternoon at three o'clock, for
the purpose of forming an erganiza-
ton and perfecting plans, If 1t is found
feasible to hold a celebration with so
little time for preparation.
The general opinion expressed at
the meeting was that if small car
nival was held this year, and the
movement was given impetus, it
might result in a revival of Mardi
Gras in Pensacola, and place this city
where it may compete with Mobile and
New Orleans, in the appeal it makes
TO winter visitors. through carnival
Jlicily
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-01-13
HERE is MORE ABOUT
NEWBERRY
STARTS ON PAGE ONE

its report and what Senator Newberry
himself had said.
Democratic and republican oppo-
nents, however. contended that it
placed the Michigan senator under a
cloud and there were insistent de-
mands that he be voted out or In" on
a clear-cut issue
The end OF the Newberry contro-
versy came at 62s p. M and the SEN
ators, exhausted from the strain Of
the battle which had been, waged un-
.ceasingiy on the floor and under the
surface for days, quit work until Mon
dav
The final vote was taken after a day
OF combat unlike any in recent months
and after the democrats and the nine
republicans had made strenuous but
futile efforts to upset the program OF
the Newberry supporters. Three res
olutions differing in phraseology but
each declaring the seat vacant, were
voted down by exactly the same lineup
which established Mr.. Newberry's title
10 his seat. The custer resolutions
We're those of Senators Walsh Of Mon
tana and Owen Of Oklahoma, demo-
Gratis, and Norris OF Nebraska, repub-
lican.
With the disposition of the three
resolutions, Senator Cummins of Iowa.
president pro tempore. began to put
the question which was to decide the
controversy. He did not complete the
sentence, however. before Senator La
Toilette, republican, Wisconsin, rose
and addressed the chair. He had
not hitherto taken part in the debate
but, In the hush that had settled down
II anticipation OF the final roll cali.
the Wisconsin senator loosed a bar
rage or e1enunciation Of the stand his
party colleagues We're about to take.
lie made lengthy comparison Of
the Newberry case with that OF tho
busting Of former Senator Lorinef ofI
Illinois, and commended that the COM
pariyon was Favorable 70 AIR Loriraer
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HERE is MORE ABOUT
MARDI CRAS
STARTS ON PAGE ONE


asked the members of the cabinet To
continue to conduct the business OF
their departments until the new min
istry is formed
When the Associated Press CORE
spcndent called at NJ Brands modest
apartment at 6 o'clock this evening,
he was told by the maid: "The presi-
dent tpremier) sleeps, he is very
tired
Later in the evening, after resting,
NJ BRAND met the newspaper men
and told them that he was definitely
out of the power Under present con-
ditions he declined ito row in the re-
public's galleys."
ANY way" he added, 1T would be
indecent to remain longer than a year
in power. 1t is just year since
Leygues' cabinet fell. one can gov
ern only with a solid majority; it is
not enough TO have ones speeches ap-
plauded."
NJ. BRAND expressed regret that the
parliament and the country had not
yet appreciated the value of the
achievements at Cannes.
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tey The Associated Press)

OSSINING. ". r., Jan. 12.--Edward
Persons, William Marweg and Ray
nond r. milford. convicted murder
as were put to death in the electric
hair at Sing Sing prison tonight fol-
owing Governor Miller's refusal to in
erfere with execution Of the SEN
ences.
Persons sister Miss Margaret Per-
ions OF Cleveland, Ohio. continued the
light for her brothers life until this
afternoon when Governor Miller re-
used to hear her plea at the execu-
i've office in Albany
Persons was convicted of the MUIR
Ter Of George Klinger, a taxicab driver
jamestown. Harry Wilson. code
'endant with Persons pleading guilty,
turned states evidence and was SEN
.enced to life imprisonment, Klinger
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-01-13
WIRELESS EQUIPPED AUTOS
ARE USED BY PARIS POLICE
fHy The Associated Press,

PARIS, lar. 1.-THE Paris police
are using wireless-equipped automo-
biles to rid the city of bandits and
'highwaymen and are ready to use air.
planes in time of riots or demonstra-
lions.
Several automobiles have been
equipped with the wireless apparatus
and the police can cruise about the
city and cali for help from headquar-
ters by wireless if they find them
selves in desperate situation.
They plan 70 employ airIaanes pri-
marily for the study of traffic prob
lens, but also when needed te cope
with rioters.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-01-13
THREE CONVICTED MURDERERS MEET
DEATH PENALTY IN ELECTRIC CHAIR

was shot and his body burned on a
hay pile.
Marweg was found guilty of par
ticipating in the killing Of George
Weitz, a Buffalo jeweler. While ad-
hitting he was present at Weitz
death, he denied committing the crime.
milford, whose confederate, Floyd
Slower, is awaiting death here. was
convicted Of killing Abraham Yells, a
Buffalo clothier on Thanksgiving day,
1920
Late today guards found an iron
bar concealed under bed clothes in
Marweg's cell and discovered that the
cell lock had been TANNED. The con-
demned man would not say whether
he planned to cheat the electric chair
by committing suicide or reserved the
bar to fight off his keepers when they
came to lead him to the death cham
Der
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-01-13

The amount Of work remaining 70 be
done IL estimated BY the marquis 70
cost 1000. 10000 francs. Of which
1eo. coo. 900 II for rsDarations ard 800.
o0o.o0o for reconstruction. He says
that the society viii have 2oo.oeo. 600
france placed at It's disposal for each
year for the next five years This Is
by arrangement Of credits with the
department Or public works.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-01-13

Until the final vote was announced.
spectators thronged the galleries, often
overlooking into the halls, while many
house members stood about the sem
ate chamber. Senator Newberry did
not attend the session but members
Of his family were among the specta-
tors in the galleries together with rep
of Mr.. Ford
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-01-13
CITY OF RHEIMS IS
TO BE REBUILT SOON

RHEIMS. France. Jan. 1.-THE city
OF Rheims may ba rebuilt Within five
years. This IS the opinion OF Marquis
Malchoir de I7olignae. president Of the
Co-Operative Society for the Recon
struction OF Rheims. At the most, he
says. the work viii not require more
than six or seveu gears.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-01-13
20
So. Palafox

dents OF the University Of California
ana the Oakland police who were on
duty at a boxing show n the Oak
land auditorium last night. One stu
dent George Fortune. %. Was struck
on the head with a night stick and
probably fatally injured.
Tha ARRAY occurred. II was said.
when the police attempted to quiet 4
disturbance they said started anon
i group Of young men spectators.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-01-13
POLICE USE NIGHTSTICKS
TO PREVENT NEAR RIOT
tsy The Associates Press

OAKLAND, Cal, Jan. Knight
sticks welded By the police broke up
a near riot between group OF nearly
fifty young men, including man. stu
Evening journal., 1922-03-20
MRS. TH0ROUGHG00D
DIES SUDDENLY

Special to The Evening Journal.
NEWARK. March 2O.-Mrs An.
ME b. Thoroughbred, of Georgetown
widow Of George NJ Thoroughbred
died at the home OF her son. Pro.
fessor Robert W. Thoroughbred, on
Delaware avenue, yesterday after.
noon. after a short illness. The body
will be taken to Georgetown for
the funeral and interment on Thurs.
day, services to be held from hoi
late home there at 100 o'clock.
Mrs. Thoroughgood who was sc
years of age. had spent most of the
winter with her son. Professor
Thoroughbred. returning to George.
town about three weeks ago. Less
than two weeks ago Professor
Thoroughgood's daughter Jeanette
became i'll with tonsolitis Mrs
Thoroughbred then returned from
Georgetown to help take care of the
sick. For several days she had not
been feeling well. but it was not un.
til Saturday that her condition be-
came serious, and she gradually grew
worse until the end about 4 O'Clock
yesterday afternoon.
Evening journal., 1922-03-20
LAUREL CHURCH
ELECTS TRUSTEES

Special to The Evening Journal.
LAUREL March 20.-At the an
nual meeting of the congregation Of
Christ Methodist Protestant Church
Saturday night the following trustees
were elected: Emory b. Riggin.
George II. Otwell, John Fl. Elliott
Fesden II. Small, Harley o. Riggin,
Walter r. Horsey, Henry w. Moore
Charles G. Otwell and Albert E.
Culver.
Board of stewards: r. H. Evans.
president; Albert II. Waller. Har-
vey NJ Phillips Harry Oliphant. II.
II. Cooper, L. Ray Otwell, p. e.
Wooten, John c. Burton. c. W. Ken
ney, W. b. Gordy. William II. Ellis.
George r. Miller Ernest d. Old
field, John T. Murray. Charles V.
Rodney and Albert Z. Vulver
The members also elected Albert
r. Culver as delegate and L. Ray
Otwell as alternate to represent
Christ Church at the annual session
of the Maryland annual conference.
The newly organized branch OF
the Parent Teacher Association at
the Portsville school elected the fol-
lowing officers: President. c. w.
Dickerson; vice president, George D.
Hastings; secretary, Mrs. George s
Henry; treasurer. Miss Sallie Ralph
Evening journal., 1922-03-20
FATHERS and
sons DINNER
Members of College Fra
ternity Give First An
nual Banquet
SENIORS TO BE
FACULTY GUESTS
Special to The Evening journal.
NEWARK. March 2O.-One OF tn

Special to The Evening journal.
NEWARK, March 2O.-One OF the
most pleasant affairs ever held by
students OF Delaware College, Uni
versity OF Delaware. was the
first annual banquet OF Gamma
Delta Rho Fraternity when the
fathers OF the members were their
guests in Old College Saturday even
ing Every member OF the frat
was present and with few excep-
tions the father OF every member.
Leland Hurff, president OF the fra
ternity was toastmaster and the ban
quet was attended by about 75 per
sons. The fathers Of the students
thoroughly enjoyed the occasion as
did the other guests. other guests
included Deans f. Laurence Smith.
Charles A. McCue and V. G. Smith;
Professors r. b. Harris and Lester
Tarr. faculty advisors to the frater-
nifty and two members from each OF
the other four fraternities connected
with the college.
Short talks were given by three
deans, Professors Harris and Tarr
and the Rev Mr.. Givan Of North
East. father OF one OF the frat
members
The recital given in Wolf Hall
Saturday night. being one OF tho
Artist Series. was largely attended
The program was given by Frederick
Wyatt. baritone. and Mrs France.
Dewitt Babcock. soprano. both wei
known singers OF Wilmington and
popular among local music lovers
John A. Thoms, Jr., was accompan'
ist.
Members OF the Senior Glass o
Delaware College will be enterta.ne'
/ by the Faculty Club in the clul
rooms tonight There will probabl.
be a short talk by DR.. Walter Hail
hen, president OF the university an'
/ other faculty members. The even
/ ing will be spent playing cards. poo
and Switchboard and with music.
Evening journal., 1922-03-20
SOLDIERS GIVE
Dance At FORT
St. Patrick's Day Hop is
Attended by Sixty-hve
Couples
AFFAIR GIVEN
AT SERVICE CLUB
Special to The Evening Journal.

Special to The Evening Journal.
DELAWARE CITY. March 20
The three companies. comprising the
Coast Artillery Defense at Fort Du-
Pont, entertained about 100 Of their
friends at an invitation dance on
Friday evening The affair was one
Of the most appropriate celebrations
OF st. Patrick's Day, in this vicinity
in years. Mrs. Frank o. Moore. OF
Delaware City and Mrs. Henry Win
chester, OF Reybold, were the host /
esses The dance was given in the [
Service Club. the fort social hall.
Music was furnished by a Will /
mington orchestra and the fine dance I
hall in the Service Club was taste f,
fully decorated. being festooned with /
large flags, green crepe paper, huge
shamrocks and the like. The terp- /
sichorean devotees swarmed on the
fine dancing floor from early in the
evening until the wee small hours of
the morning.
In accordance with the customs oil
the service the commanding officer
/ OF the coast defenses. Colonel John
p Spur was present during the
early evening and appeared much
pleased with the successful outcome
Of the efforts OF the enlisted men OF
his command to have one OF the
finest affairs ever given in the neigh
borhood
As might be expected green was
the outstanding color OF the evening
and the dancers presented pretty
picture on the glittering floor. Fair
femininity was present in large num-
bers and the vari-colored gowns,
shaded a bit by the sombre olive
drab Of the uniform clothing Of the
military offered a blend of color
pleasing to the eye.
There were a number OF civilians
present from New Castle, Port Penn,
and Townsend. As a reflection OF
the success OF the affair it is planned
to give another invitation dance. a
post-Lenten affair, shortly after
= Easter.
Much OF the credit for the huge
success belongs to First Sergeant
D. Harry II. White and Corporal Paul
I. Aldt. who assumed the lions share
OF the burden OF preparing for the
dance and sending out the invita-
tions. Among the civilians present
were:
THE Misses Myrle Yearsley and
Myrtel Voshel Of Port Penn; the
D Misses Grace and Leila Money OF
Townsend; the Misses Stella Zibley
Helen Tidwell and Agnes Bryson OF
New Castle; and the following OF
, Delaware City and the post: Mes
danes Jordan. Hamann. and Padley
the Misses Margaret Cook, Bessie
Hagan Gertrude Corbit, Lucy Cor
, bit, Evylyn Blalock. Minerva Shultz
, Catherine Rose. Margaret Davidson
p Ida Derrickson. Elizabeth Netch
b. Evalina Cullison. Frances webb
. Lucy Beck. Emma Schaffer. Mar
q garet Schaeffer. Emma Mulligan
! May Cats. Mary Mccarthy. Marie
!. Jameson. Helen Smith. and Eliza
, beth Jameson.
Harry Segletown and Bennie viii
r liams OF Middletown: Prank Atllin'
a son. Edward II. Naylor, Jr.. Marvir