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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1922-06-20
Never Used Drugs.

I'VE needed our wits at all times
was probably ono reason why we did
not take it, and again we saw its ef-
feet on others
"Why did you carry it after that?"
he was asked.
For the first time Larson looked
away from the writer. After mo-
ment'S silence ne exclaimed:
Big money, boy; big money and
good times! II makes me forget lot
Of things we should not have forgot
ten. And you'll find that that is
what killed the conscience Of every
one who engages in crime, from the
crooked trust head to the petty thief
on the street It is responsible for my
being in custody, which is. by the way,
thc first time in my career"
Speaking Of personal things. Larson
said he was born in Schlcswig twenty
six years ago. He explained that it
v.&s in that part of the province which
voted last year TO become reunited to
Denmark ~ the age Of fourteen hc
became Il sailor, and it was on his
second trip that n" began to carry
drugs.
in the Gears which followed he
studied in his spIrc lime SO as to pass
t.rc mates examination. which nc did.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1922-06-20

money as a bond to insure safe deliv-
cry?" he was asked.
NO" he answered. The agent
knew the name of our ship, nearly al
ways a sailing vessel, the day Of our
departure. our destination and the
probable date of our arrival. We were
given countersign, and when it was
properly given we were required to
hand over the stuff TO the person CIV
ing it. Seldom did we know who it
was.
"Artcr / became located I learned
the reason why these shore men were
changed so often. 1t was to prevent
their becoming target of suspicion.
In this manner, l suppose, | have been
shifted to every large drug port in the
world"
Did you ever use any of the drugs
you handlcd?" the writer asked.
"Not me" Larson answered with
snap. Il have my right senses. Not
agents used to ask us to
try out the drugs to ascertain their
strength. Few of us ever did so, the
way addicts do. We used simple,
harmless tests.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1922-06-20

Larson speaks five languages. He is
of powerful build, weighs 215 pounds,
is six feet two :ncl:es tall and mild
m"nnered.
His parents are dead.
For the capture of Larson and the
six men taken with him, DR. Carleton
Simon, special deputy police commits
sioner in charge of thc narcotic divi-
sion. say5 the credit belongs almost
wholly to Milton Moffat, a detective
whose slight build and extremely
youthful appearance completely fooled
the towering Larson, as well as Frank
kiernan.
How the Catch Was Made.
Herman handled the drugs on the
west side of the city and Larson on
the east side, as well as the Bowcry
district, and to nail both of the prin-
cipais in one haul, seven other car
riers and $4,000 worth of narcotics is
in the minds of police heads some
what Of feat
Discussing this case DR.. Simon said
that Kiernan, n chef in restaurant
at No. 1,129 Broadway, had been un-
der surveillance by Moffat for days.
The detective frcquentcd the rcstau-
rant, dressed as an ordinary sailor,
night and day, often Stimulating in
toXication.
Detective Frederick Buckley, who
assisted Moffat, drifted in one night
and acted IS if he had taken too
much liquor. This was in accordance
with plans. AS socn as Moffat saw
Buckley he told Kicrnan that he was
going to "frisk the drunk" Kiernan
stood by and watched.
When Moffat returned to where the
chef was standing he exhibited Buck
ley's watch and several other articles.
This convinced Herman that Moffat
was crooked and he Immediately be-
gan to place confidence in him.
Later came the introduction to Lar
son, and it was Immediately proved
to Moffat that Larson had wide ac-
quaintancc with procurers, sellers,
buyers and addicts, especially in the
vicinity of the Seamen's Church insti-
tuition, in South street. Larson was
never out Of surveillance afterward
until he was arrested with the others
on May 23, when Moffat told Larson
that he had Il buyer for large
amount
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1922-06-20
Buggies at Reduced
Prices

Old Dobbin an dthe snappy looking
Buggy is not yet extinct in this county
and you'll be several years older be-
fore these become extinct like the dodo
hence every now and then some man
wants to buy a BUGGY, and that is
the place where we can best serve you.
WE HAVE THE BUGGIES-and our
Buggies are of best qualities in work.
manship and styles, and furthermore
and also to the point-WE HAVE THE
PRICES THAT WILL INTEREST
YOU IN A MINUTE. IL you want to
buy a BUGGY. take time to visit our
wareroom. We will be glad to talk to
you about Buggies and Prices, and to
be sure If you have FORD CAR that
you would like to exchange for bug
gy, we will talk to you about that, tor.
J. Fl. CARR0II,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-08-18
TWO BAD FIR CAUSE
HEAVY PROPERTY Loss

Fire, believed to have been caus-
ed by defective wiring in the attic
called the fire department. at 4
o'clock yesterday to the Matt Mayors
home, Eight street and Minnesota
avenue. Fire was mostly, confined
to. the upstairs and roof. but con-
siderable damage resulted to the
entire contents by the smoke and
water. About a $500 loss is report
ed to the house. ill.,. ~4...,sr
The fire department was p again
called this morning to the home Of
G.. H.. Toble at Twenty-fourth street
near. the Lake where the fire had
gained such a Roadway that the
house and contents were, complete
loss. Mrs. Toble had risen early to
wash, and had. started the fire to
heat the water. She left it for a short
time and returned to find the parti-
ton ablaze. Her husband has been
ill and confined to his bed for a
month and the family escaped in
their night clothing, saving none OF
their clothes. They were taken to
the w. N. Weber and George Baker
homes. near there. Those having
clothing or bedding, which they can
donate to the family to help them
out are requested to communicate
with Mrs Bye. phone 345.-e, p s-.,' 20
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-08-18
Minnesota Lumber Associates
Must Be Shows What This
i ~ Community Offers
COOPERATION NEEDED
TO SECURE PLANT HERE
Location Of Plant Here Would
Bring Other Wood Products
Plant. in Near Future

One big question which must be
decided by the Minnesota Lumber
Associates before that organization
can be induced to locate here for an
experimental run, Of white birch is
whether a sufficient quantity of
good, sound white birch can be OBJ
tanned here and at fair prices. The
Civic Commerce association, through
its booth at the Northern Minnesota
Fair, is ,endeavoring to secure the
hstings of white birch stands in this
community. To date the listings have
been rather light and those stands
listed by farmers to date are only
small stands. "A few loggers have
talked the situation over at the as
ISOLATION booth where represen-
tative of the Associates is in at
tendance at all times. s.sif
Concerted action on the part of
the business men and the farmers
and loggers seems necessary if this
concern is to be induced to locate
here. Other offers have been made
sass Continued on Page 81 r
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-08-18
KlDDlES PARADE TO- BE +.
STAGED this AFTERNOON

A big feature of this afternoons
entertainment program at the NORTH
ern Minnesota State Fair is the
"Kiddies Parade" in which close to
100 Riddles will participate. Prizes
have been offered for the most at
tractive floats and the like and it
is expected that this feature will
meet With exceptionally, hearty ap-
prevail. Miss Louise McCready,, who
is in charge of this part Of the pro-
gram, has been training these child
rem on their part in the event and
the Riddles themselves have entered
into the. spirit Of the affair. ~
This attraction is listed to be- held
immediately after the close Of the
horse racing program this afternoon
The Riddles will paraH de in front Of
the. grand stand. DOLL cabs, bicycles
floats and other novelties will be
used by the children lin this parade
costumes adding greatly TO their APP
pearance. Wherever this feature
mas been staged before, it has met
with hearty approval and this event
here is one which will undoubtedly
be remembered for years to comes
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Historic 4. Pageant ~
] Chose SUI cessfull Kun
At Big Fair i night
AUTO TRAVEL TO STATE
LEGION MEET INyOGUE

Virginia, Mimi, August 18.-With
the announcement today that the at
tendance would be boosted to app
proximately. 10000 as compared to
5000 conservatively estimated q
short time ago for the State Legion
convention, to be held here August
21st to. oath, the convention commit
tee has been obliged to bring into
play every facility which the city af-
lords in an effort to house every last
visitor during the four days Of ses-
sion. g.s:zs-s. Ss.y. sss il. : .. /. J..
It has been estimated that 40 per
cent Of the visitors will come by
auto, and the officials in charge are
requesting those who will travel that
way to bring along with them camp
ing equipment including tents, blan-
kets and other paraphernalia. They
point out that campers will find ev-
cry facility for comfort and protec-
ton at either Of the city's two tour
list. camps. 9.:l:at ;4y = sTs. ...s q,
5 In connection with the Legion con-
vention will be held the third annual
convention Of the America Legion
Auxiliary, also the 40 and 8 society,
which is the playground club of the
Legion. + 90. - y
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Balance. Of Program
Promises to Attract i
A Large Attendance
BREEDERS ARE INVITED
TO PUBLIC CONFERENCE

State and county cattle breeding
associations in the Northwest We'd
nesday were asked to take part in
public conferences during the Ma
tional Dairy Exposition, October to
ID. The invitation was contained in
letters mailed from st. Paul by w. E..
Skinner, secretary of the National
Dairy association, who is directing
arrangements for the exposition.
The conferences will aim to bring
about closer cooperation between
cattle raisers, machinery men, man.
ufacturers of dairy products and
supplies and others interested in the
dairy industry in carrying the mes
sage of good cows and pure food to
the. public. .. 49,.
Each state breed association is
urged to join in roundup of it's
members, either the evening before
or the evening after the cattle arc
judged. ~ '.s'' y
Officers of all national breed asso-
Citations will attend the exposition
and have been invited to address
these round-ups.
State secretaries who are seeking
to develop additional markets for
good stock are urge din Mr.. SINNERS
letter to, enlist the cooperation of
county breed organizations in max
ing the roundup of each breed an in
spring demonstration.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-08-18

HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT
INTERESTING FEATURE
Frank Getchell Wins Honors
and First Money; Three
Play of for Third Place

The horseshoe pitching tourna-
ment proved to be one of the most
popular and entertaining attractions
at the fair grounds Thursday. AL
though only ten entries were listed
more than hundred signified their
intention to get into the next one.
Frank Getchell came away with
high honors. by winning all five
games in the finals, and captured
first money. O Kicks of Lafayette
Ind, carried away second honors and
P. Mclaughlin third.
The fight for third money was a
most interesting, one and for which
a play-off was held among three con-
testants: p, Mclaughlin, w, M.
Sexton and Henry Krause, the form
er winning by a score of % to 10
and II for his opponents.
The plan of the tournament was
to hold the preliminaries on Thurs
day morning and the finals on Fri
day morning, but by mutual agree
mcnt among all of the players en-
tered it was decided to hold the fin
ais Immediately after the prelimin-
aries were played. ..
The contest will probably be the
start of organizing number of
horseshoe clubs in this county, as
several have expressed their inten-
ton to do so in their respective COM
munities. ,.. .... ......
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-08-18
IMMIGRATION PROBLEM
PRESENTS new PHASES
Solons Are Puzzled Relative
to Meaning Of the Labor
Department Figures

Washington, Aug. 10 Capital
News Scrvice)--A survey of i'm
migration statistics just made in
the Department of Labor, presents
some puzzling figures for those who
have thought the immigration prob
lem entirely one of exclusion of un-
desirable aliens from the United
States.
Under the three per cent quota
law the following countries have
sent to the United States all of the
immigrants whcih could be admit
ted: Belgium, Greece, Hungary,
Italy, Luxenburg, Poland, Rouma-
MIA, Judgoslavia, Palestine Turkey
Syria the miscellaneous European
and Asiatic countries Africa Aus
tralia and New Zealand.
But Germany sent US only % per
cent of the possible number which
might have come; Sweden 43 per
cent; Norway 48 per cent; Neither
lands Sc per cent; France rs per
cent; an dEngland less than 20 per
cent.
Secretary Davis of the Depart
ment. of Labor reads from these
figures that the 8 per cent quota
law suffices to hold back the horde OF
immigrants from the south and east
Eof5 Europe, while working no hardship
ON the countries of the north and
west of Europe, since they didn't
send as many as they could. But he
does not explain why they sent, so
few, nor has anyone q. advanced a
good reason why the countries which
used to send in thousands now offer
US so few undesirable immigrants.
Foes of prohibition find in the
eighteenth amendment the reason
why the wine and beer loving people
of the north, and western Europe do
not come in greater numbers; others
see a deeper reason and look to
economic conditions and labor
troubles as the explanation.
Inasmuch as this country wants
and needs the higher type of immi-
grants as greatly as it desires to ex-
clude the poorer and lower class, it
seems to many that SO an impartial
and thorough investigation of the
immigration problem, looked at from
all angles, and not merely from the
exclusion angle, would well serve
the United States at this time.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-08-18
LIVESTOCK CONSIGNMENT
SALE AT FAIR SATURDAY

A splendid opportunity to buy high
grade livestock at right prices is
offered those who attend the. live
stock consignment sale to be held at
the Fair Grounds Saturday after
noon, August 10, at 9 a.. M, in con-
nection with the Northern Minnesota
Fair. Col. C.. A. Hitchcock is to act
as auctioneer, and a first-class sale
in every respect is assured:
Consignments have been made
from a number of the well known
cattle farms in this section Of the
state and the sale will include Guern-
seys, Holstein, Red Polls and Here
fords; Duroc Jersey and Poland
China hogs; Shropshire lambs, as
we'll as a number of other breeds Of
each. Much interest has been at
tached to this sale and it is expected
that it will be very successful. Terms
are cash, or arrangement with con-
signor or bank, before sale.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-08-18
EUROPEAN NATIONS IN.
SHAPE TO BUY WHEAT
Northwest Wheat Growers
Z Head Says Demand From
Europe Should Be Good

~ Minneapolis, Apg.:18-Great Brit
ain and other European nations are
in better shape to buy American
wheat this year, than last, according
to F. L. Jeklin, sales agent for the
Northwest Wheat Growers, associa-
ted in London who has justireturned
to the United States. to become con-
,nected with the new sales office
IN Minneapolis: :, Mr., Jeklin during
his work abroad paid close attention
to industrial and economic condi-
tons and reports improvements not
only in Great. Britain but in .prac-
ticallyz all Of / Europe as we'll. =
"Thea demand from, Europe. should
be excellent this year, he said, IF
Industrial conditions are any basis
for judgement. With the exception
Of the Irish situation, - conditions
in Great Britain are better now
than at. any time since before the
war, and this is also true of central
Europe, and the Mediterranean
countries. IL. ~
"There is "a growing disposition
among the British to make some
kind of arrangement which again will
admit, Germany to the trade of ma
tons. and this sentiment is having
its effect, even Il France is yet
holding out. Factories and manufac-
turing establishments throughout
all Europe are hard at work. ~
Mr.. Jeklin during. his last few
weeks in London has been in close
touch with the Offices of Heatly &
Co... the importers who will distribute
cooperative wheat in Europe this
year and was enthusiastic over the
new arrangements. ~ Gfi.si.. s
- s..Throughout the importing coun-
tries there is a strong demand for the
different varieties of American
grain. It is blended by millers with
wheats from other lands, and has
it's specific value in the manufacture
Of flour. in Europe. Don't let any
one tell you that Europe can get
along without American wheats4 It
has been absorbing millions OF
bushels yearly for a long time and
will. continue to do so. Through
HeatIy & Co., the Wheat Growers
have almost perfect machinery for
supplying their wheat to the people
who need it both in Great Britain
and on the continent. The results
of the arrangements should be clear
" shown in the average prices to
be returned to the growers next
year."
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-08-18
ALL SERVICE MEN ASKED
TO HELP STAGE BIG SCENE

All members Of the Ralph Oracle
post Of the American Legion, the
Bemidji unit of the National Guard
and all other service or ex-service
men are invited by the committee in
charge of the "Over the Top" scene
at the pageant tonight to take part
in this performance. Those VINO have
not already secured their equipment
may do so at the new armory before
tonight. Those who are to take part
are to meet at the fair grounds at
8 o'clock this evening in uniform
and with rifles, side arms and over
seas derbies. n; a. - F. 49,. -s
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-08-18
EXHIBITORS. PREPARE .r
FOR BIG STATE FAIR

st. Paul, August 18.-The Mime
sofa State Fair Grounds has been put
in condition and exhibitors are al
ready preparing for the opening,
September p. -.
While traffic conditions and I'M
certainties facing manufacturers due
to the rail and coal strikes are ex-
pected to have some effect on the
fair, officials declared the program
and exhibits will be far more attrac-
tive than last year. $500 I ~ -.
No exhibitors have cancelled their
contracts, according to fair officials,
and it is believed the fair will be just
ias successful rs last year-the best
On record.
Vice-president Calvin Coolidge
will attend the fair on September 6
and will deliver an address.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-08-18
AUTOAlD'll ORGY ] 7 )
RACES HERE S!|ATqll9D J! AY /
Will Feature Saturday After
noon Program at Fair; Big
Events Scheduled fs


Automobile and motorcycle races
are the main attraction at the North
ern Minnesota Fair for Saturday af-
ternoon. This feature Of the pro-
gram has, been arranged under the
direction Of C. w. 8Jewett and prom
ises to attract a large crowd. The
racing program is scheduled to begin
at / 80 o'clock. :. .,a ). .4
Stripped cars have been entered
for the best two out of three heats
in this class for first prize of SIS,
a second prize of $50 and third
prize Of $25. With the track in
good condition, a very interesting
event is certain. ..aT- 80
The solo motorcycle race for two
miles for first prize of $25, second
price Of $40, third prize of SIS,
fourth prize Of $40 and fifth prize
Of S., is also expected to be very
interesting as a large. number of mo-
torcycles have been entered. 80
Motorcycles with sidecars will
compete. in a two-mile, dash for. a
first prize of SIS, second prize of $40
and third prize of IS. :. These events
are. all open to amateurs only. ~
!. The time tests for stripped cars
will. also be a feature. part of this
program. Several stripped cars have
entered to race against time, each
racing alone. The car making the
fastest mile will receive SIS, second
$40 and third S.. :...rz.--.s .5..@.,i.ez
In the novelty stop and start race
for Ford cars, the - drivers are to
start within a given space from a
Estand-still with engine dead. They
will get out and crank the engine by
hand, get in, drive around the track
once, stop within this given space,
and repeat this same performance
until they have been around the
track four times. First prize in this
event is SIS, second prize SO and
third prize $5.SL -; ~ = - IS 80 s
The Australian pursuit race is a
free-for-all. Two prizes are offered,
$35 for first place. and $25. for sec
ond. These entries will be placed at
an equal distance apart around the
track and will all start at the same
time. 1. As soon as car is: passed it
must drop ont Of the race. The car
remaining on the track the longest
time is declared the winner, the sec
ond last car to leave the track be-
ing the winner Of the second prize. :
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-08-18
Horse Races, Riddles Parade
and Review of Livestock
Listed This Afternoon i
THIRD AND LAST ACT
OF PAGEANT TONIGHT
Automobile and Motorcycle
Races Certain to Draw Big
Crowd Tomorrow

With weather conditions very IA
vorable to the attendance records,
the Northern Minnesota Fair is well
on its way to future success and
further expansion. Ardent boosters
for an even bigger and better fair
are already talking over plans for
another year, which goes to show
that Northern Minnesota is to be
assured first class exposition at
Bemidji each year, due largely to
the Regeneration experienced last
year. With clear and slightly cool
weather again today, indications
were that the attendance of yester-
day would be increased.
This afternoons program began
at 1 o'clock with an address by Hon.
Harold Knutson, congressman from
the Sixth district, Minnesota, to the
people in the grand stand. This was
followed by fine program Of
horse racing and the Riddles parade
in which close to 100 children were
to participate.
A grand parade of Blue and red
ribbon livestock was to- be another
feature of the program this after
noon. Intermingled with the main
events were number Of vaudeville
stunts and other attractions Music
was furnished by the Bennidji Boys
band, the organization which is
proving very popular with the fair
visitors.
Tonight will witness the final act
of the Historical pageant of North
crn Minnesota, brought to climax
in the "Over the Top" scene which
is to be staged by the American
Legion and the local National Guard
unit. -.
Yesterdays program was consld-
cred very good, horse races being
the feature attraction during the
afternoon. Vaudeville stunts were
enjoyed throughout the afternoon,
and Charles Van, popular Bemidji
tenor, made decided hit with a
number of popular selections. He
was encored time and again and re-
sponded until there was no more
response. - Ia
Tomorrow's program will complete
the fivc-day fair here, automobile
races and motorcycle races being
the feature of the afternoon pro
gram. A gigantic livestock sale will
be held at 10 o'clock tomorrow fore
noon. =
Preliminaries in the horseshoe
pitching contest were held Thursday
forenoon, beginning at p, 10 o'clock,
and the finals in this interesting con-
test were staged later. -, -..;,-. -,
Altogether, very interesting and
complete program has been arranged
for the remainder of the fair and it
is expected that each program will
be we'll attended. With favorable
weather tomorrow, the afternoon
program is expected to draw well,
automobile and motorcycle races ap-
pealing to practically everyone.