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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-07-15
BILLIARD HALL VISITED
SOMETIME EARLY FRIDAY

The Ideal Billiard Parlor on Third
street was visited sometime early
Friday morning and the cash regis
ter was cleaned of all money, to-
tai of $36.5O being taken. It is be-
lieved that the robber may have re-
NAMED in the building at closing
time or might have entered through
the rear door. Usually the place is
looked over before being closed for
the night, but it is understood that
this was not done Thursday night.
No clue has been reported as to who
the robber or robbers we're. As far
as is known, nothing but the money
was taken1
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HAROLD KNN|T1|'S0N Will. :. : I
SPEAK HERE Ar FAIR

Harold Knutson OF ST. Cloud.
member of the House Of Represen-
tatives, u. s. Congress, from the
Sixth Minnesota district, will J&:&be
present at the big Northern, sMinne-
sofa fair to be held here August: Is
to ~ inclusivey and will give an
address before the grandstand on
August IS. Notice to this effect has
been received by E. B. Berman aof
this city, an active committeeman for
the big fall fair. - 49, 80 I'D ..
u, Mr.. Knutson is well known in
this section Of the state and &. his
friends will undoubtedly welcome
this opportunity to meet him again.
He will give a general talk, absolute
ly non-political, Mr.. Berman says.
The Northern Minnesota fair this
fall is already assured attractions
which have never been grouped to-
gether here before and with the
monstrous pageanti thousands OF
visitors are expected here for the
entire five days Of the agricultural
and industrial exhibition. -, -,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-07-15
MAPLE RIDGE FARMERS
ENJOY FINE MEETING
Farm Bureau Unit Plans ia
Have Permanent Meeting
Place in Near Future

An all day session of the Farm
Burau Unit Of Maple Ridge was
held July 10 at the farm of Joe
Stalder, who is a new farmer in this
neighborhood--a good farmer and an
all around good fellow. The meeting
wass we'll attended and considerable
interest was shown in the matters
of the day. The business meeting
consisted Of a talk on land clearing
it's merits and advantages. by AS
sistant County Agent Edison Wash
burn, and a discussion Of the pos
sibility of securing home demonstra-
ton agent services in that communi-
ty the ensuing winter, which no
doubt will be worked out to mutual
benefit and satisfaction.
The matter of permanent home
was brought up for discussion and
after some debate it was decided to
hold another meeting Of this unit
at the home of Peter Welter on
August 6, at which time they will
take up the matter of permanent
summer camp and site for winter
meetings, in this way bring out the
true comm unity spirit and coopera-
ton to meet the urgent demands Of
this locality.
An excellent lunch was served by
the Ladies' Aid Of the unit at noon
and also at 5 o'clock. A social pro-
gram consisting of readings and a
number Of songa by the children
was exceptionally well given. Alto
gether very interesting. session was
held.
Maple Ridge township is located
as the name implies, in district Of
heavy soil which is adapted to grow
ing a variety of crops. If the land
is brought under subsection, this
will be one Of the most productive
towns in Beltran1i county. High
hopes are held for the success Of
Maple Ridge and the continuance of
the enthusiasm and, good spirit
shown in this district.
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annual, MOOSE PICNIC
TO BE HELD TOMORROW
Fine Program Of Entertainment
Arranged for Picnic at
Outlet of Carr Lake

Hundreds of hearts in the city,
many. youthful in age, but all youth
full in spirit, are looking forward to
tomorrow, the day Of the great an
nual Moose picnic for members Of
the three Moose Lodges, L. 0. 0. M,
w. @. M l., and j. o. 0. M and
their immediate families. 49,
Most important Of the details to
the picnickers tomorrow is the feed.
All is to be supplied by the L. O.
o. M, a generous menu is being
prepared and some of the committee
will spend all Of tonight at the
grounds keeping vigil over the bak-
ing beans. The picnic, dinner will
be served cafeteria style on plates
also supplied by the lodge, but every
picnickers is to bring his own knife,
fork, spoon and cru The committee
will be prepared i've service to
those who desire ream, pop,
smokes, badges, b etc.
|. The picnic grouh g a beautiful
spot at the north 'eA Carr Lake
where the Mississip d School
craft rivers meet. III = committee
recommends the roao & the JEFF
ferson Highway and it, will be
marked. Those who dri atfway
will go out Fourth sire - 4 turn
to- the cleft three times. .Jm Ny
more, the picnic can be reached BY
the road that leads northwest from
a point about half-mile north of
the Carr Lake school. The trip by
boat will be very beautiful and ar
engagements have been made to have
the river between Lakes Bemidji
and Irving free Of logs so boats
may cross Lake Irving and proceed
up the Mississippi. ::
y Those who have not their own
transportation are invited to meet
1T the Moose hall from $3.50 to IL
tomorrow. Automobiles will make
frequent trips to the picnic and will
return picnickers to the city in the
late afternoon. 5a:,::'a a., ~ ::s. .,5
5= The program of entertainments a.
ranged for is quite complete. The
Moose band will play concert, the
Agony. Quartette will sing; the Be-
cida and Rosby baseball teams will
cross bats; and there will be the
annual ball game between the band
and the Moose. Among other sports
arranged for by H. l.. Campbell and
his committee are volley ball, horse
shoe pitching, tug-of-war, pie and
apple eating contest, three-legged
race, running races for boys and
girls, etc, and prizes are to be pro-
vided for winners.
T.. Indications are that the weather
wi be much in favor of the picnic
tomorrow and very enjoyable day
is assured the Moose picnickers.
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stastitician Says Everything
Should Be Done Now to
Prevent Shortage :
FREIGHT CONGESTION /.
BRINGS HIGH PRICES
General Business Is Still at
Per, Cent Below Normal,
Same as Last Week u

Wellesley Hills, Mass, July 10
During the. past week Roger W..
Babson has been in New York in
consultation with important railway
interests. He has returned believing
that freight. car shortage is inev-
liable this fall, and everything pos
sible should be done to prevent it.
Concerning the. >same Mr.. Babson
states as follows:
* There are various events which
indicate serious congestion Of
freight this fall. First there is a real
> shortage Of equipment in good con-
.dition. Thru-out the war the equip
ment Of most railroads was allowed
to run down. Little was done to re-
pair this equipment until this year.
During the past few months railroads
have been endeavoring to do five
years repair work in one. As result
a great many freight cars are either
in the process Of being repaired or
are waiting to be: repaired. In either
case they. are out of service4 It is
true that many Of these cars will
be back in service by winter but they
will not be available by fall. This
means thai there are fewer cars
available today to: haul freight than
are usually available. r.: X ..% %sasE;
&, & ':Uusally the railroads haul their
coal duringftheS spring and summer.
The winter supply is usually deliver
ed by the railroads during the sum
mer months. Thus far this year very
little coal has been hauled. Only
immediate. needs have been, -, taken
care of. Yet only two more months
remain before people will; be start
ing their furnace fires. On the as
sumption that the miners will soon
be back to work this means that the
railroads will be deluged with coal
during the remainder Of the year.
Every available car capable Of haul
ing coal will be pressed into service
and the coal tonnage should be very
very heavy. s ...- ..g =. =. ~;
''The outlook. today is good for
crops this fall. At prevailing prices
the farmers will want to sell their
grain and move it at once,v This
means that the railways will ii. be
called upon to move a tremendous
amount of grain while they are at
tempting to move coal. There. are fac
tors which lead one to believe that
manufacturing as a whole will be
more active this fall than it has been
at any time this year. Fundamental
statistics" indicate that the low point
in business will be reached this
summer. Thus the railroads will be
taxed BY hauling. raw materials in
general and manufactured products
of all sorts.'' "a 49, a.. a. r.. -
Mr.. Babson; was then asked what
effect such. congestion would have
upon commodity prices and securi-
ties. To this he replied as follows:
"Freight car congestion inevitably
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cASS LAKE IS TALKING ~.
u~.~. HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

In preparation for a strong team
this fall, the Cass Lake football fans
are. already talking over the pros
poets for the coming season. Bob
Caswell is catpain OF the squad and
is called by the Cass Lake Times
"a real bad fellow and as clever as
he is dangerous" He and his husk-
Ter brother, Oliver, will form the
nucleus of another football team for
the high school team next fall. Mart
in johnson, Arthur Newsstand,
lehman Wichman and Ted Compeau
all last years men will again be out,
the Times reports. '~L.@ 5'..-.',
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LUMBER MARKET REPORT
ri GOOD FOR THIS SEASON
Both Orders and Shipments
E Exceed Production During
First Half of Year

The volume of lumber buying con-
tinues good for this time of year
Orders for most of the popular
woods continue to equal or exceed
production, according to the Ameri-
can Lumberman. Stocks, therefore
remain broken, and buyers are often
not able to have their requirements
filled according to their specifica-
tons and requirements For the
first twenty-six weeks of 1922, orders
have exceeded production by approx
imately 20aper cent, and shipments
have also exceeded production. This
means, of course, that stocks in
manufacturers hands have been re-
duced and that good deal Of. the
material that is unshipped has been
sold. -, vl
The railroad strike situation is
having a retarding effect upon the
lumber business. Freight is moving
slowly and deliveries are uncertain.
Therefore, sellers are very careful
about accepting orders for future
delivery and in general are accept
ing only business which can be sent
forward Immediately.
Furthermore, the car situation is
by no means Of the best. Scarcity
of cars is noticed in some producing
sections and with the increase in
the grain movement and in the
number ,of bad order cars, the sit
uation is not viewed with satisfac-
ton. Some sellers, expecting the
shipping situation to become worse
have rushed some unsold shipments
thru and price concessions have been
offered on some such stock.
Otherwise the market remains
firm. For the first twenty-six weeks
of 1922, the National Lumber Man
ufacturers' Association reports the
following vital statistics: Produc-
ton, 5,13s,266.O00 board #; Orders
5,629,34O,O0O board #; shipments,
1881, 100000 board #.
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English Public Men Claim New
Inventions Place Britain
at Enemies Mercy
GAS AND FIRE USED
IN DEADLY WEAPONS
Opinion Expressed in England
That Air Forces Should Be
j Strengthened Again
Ru Chas. Edward Norris

zDy22OllASs& eLuWdTu MOIIlS
Omitted Press staft Correspondent)
London, July 15,-"England is to-
day at the mercy Of the first hostile
power that chooses to attack her
from the air!'
Such is the cry of warning being
insistently sounded by armament ex-
perts in the London press.
A former member of the Allied
Commission to Germany has public
ly declared that that country is now
armed with incendiary and poison
gas bombs which in one raid "would
paralyze the very heart of the British
Empire and bring a horrible death to
most of London's citizens. The
bombs to which I refer exist now,
at this moment, and, were war de-
clared, could and would be used TO-
morrow. .&-.%t s,..
Any power may use them at any
moment. So small and light are they
that thousands of them could be car
ried by any average-sized CONNER
cial acceptance. A fleet Of aeroplanes
would carry sufficient to set all Lon
don afire, past any hope Of saving"
So grave is the menace alleged
from the pitifds@ inadequacy" Of
England's air force, that pressure is
being brought to bear upon the gov
eminent by the proponents Of aerial
preparedness. Editorial writer's are
devoting columns to the, situation in
the great national dailies.
Some military experts declare that,
in defiance of the Treaty Of Yer
sailles,, the Germans are secretly
manufacturing tons Of fire and gas
bombs. These terrible engines Of
death - and destruction, say officials
who. have examined some of those
confiscated in Germany, are a thou
sand times more deadly than the
the most vivid imaginings Of fiction.
They are of two kinds, incendiary
and poison gas. 49,
IT, ..s. Incendiary Bombs
u The incendiary bombs are in the
form of metal cylinders, about nine
inches long and two inches in diam
eter. They weigh less than a pound
apiece. The cylinder is made Of a
metal called elektron, considerably
lighter and stronger than aluminium.
The composition of this metal is a
closely guarded German secret. The
bombs are filled with powder called
thermite, which ignites when the
bomb strikes the ground. The ther-
49,. CONTINUED on Page 81
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KIWANlS LADIES' NIGHT
VERY ENJOY ABLE ! !.

Ladies night for the. Benidji XII
wants club at Birchmont Friday
evening proved to be q very enjoy
able affair with. an exceptionally
large attendance. "A number of fea
lures were staged and H altogether
the program was considered one of
the very best enjoyed by the club.
The program was arranged by a
committee consisting of E. E. Swan
son, Hallan Huffman, Thayer Bail
ey and Jim George, @s q ?, 5.a,s
All who attended highly compl :
mented the Birchmont management
on the banquet, which was served at
8 o'clock. Dancing followed the ban
quet, music being furnished by Dot
Vans orchestra. Ned Jerrard won a
pink powder puff in beauty contest
with ten entrants, three ladies act
ing as judges. Mrs. Dorothy Torrance
Mcmillan led the singing for the
club.
= Carl johnson sang two solos very
capably. Bill Bennett, travelling sales
man Of Fergus Falls, played and
sang. ..n,,.. ....l =, .-.. :. e....,, .r>-
4 feature o fthe banquet was the
clog Trough" a table prepared es-
pecially for the bachelors. Merch-
andise samples were. used as favors
throughout. TIE attendance prize
for the men, four Sunday dinners
at Birchmont, donated by, 7. c.
Bailey was won by J. L. Elwell. The
attendance prizes for ladies, each
for SIS in trade at any store in Be
midi, were won by Mrs. Boiler Of
Minneapolis, a guest, Mrs: c. Neil
son, and Miss Helen Wilson. The
common opinion of the members is
that, "Elmer, Hal, Thayer and jim
prepared very enjoyable program.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-07-15
DECLARES lMMICR ALTON . j..
RESTRICTIONS ARE JUST
Says Restrictions Should Go
Hand in Hand With
> -.' Americanization

Washington, July Is Capital
News Service) Theodore G. Risley
solicitor general of the Department
Of Labor says. Immigration laws
of the United States. limiting the
influx 81 foreign-born persons to
this country, are justified when it
is considered that it is the duty of
the government to protect Ameri-
can ideals and safeguard its citizens.
'"The United States government
has the same right to close the gates
of Ellis Island to undesirable aliens
as the head Of a family has to pro-
tect his home. But it is essential
that the small quota Of immigrants
admitted under the strict laws ad-
ministered by the immigration au-
thorities be welcomed whole-hearted-
ly by the American public" he said.
Immigrants who pass the tests at
Ellis Island are worthy Of the friend
ship and advice Of their American
neighbors. 1t is the solemn duty of
every American citizen who loves
his country and who cherishes the
principles for which George WASH
ington fought to see to it that the
foreign-born residents are assisted
in their struggle to understand the
meaning of citizenship. BY so doing
we will be safeguarding our eco
nomic situations and insuring the
spread Of patriotism"
Mr.. Risley's words find a respons-
i've echo in the hearts of many gov
eminent authorities in the Capital
City, who believe it necessary that
the country realize that no immigra-
ton law, no matter how strict, can
do for the nation what must be
done in the assimilation. of those
who come to these shores. 1mmi-
grants who pass at Ellis Island and
who remain here must become either
an asset or liability to the nation,
which depends upon whether they
become good Americans or persist
in remaining foreigners living in a,
to them, foreign land. This is the
question which can be solved =, by
educational methods and A. hearty
cooperation on the part Of all who
come in contact with the new ar
rivals to these shores, to the end
that they be made to feel welcome
and at home, in proportion as they
assimilate and apply the doctrines
of true Americanism,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-07-15
HARLEY-DAvIDsONs PLAY
PINEWOOD TEAM SUNDAY

TIE Harley Davidson baseball team
of this city will play Pinewood at
the latter place tomorrow afternoon
at $3.50. The Bemidji nine has
strengthened it's lineup considerably
and Bemidji victory is looked for
although a hard game is likely to
be the result of this meeting.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-07-15
DAKOTA PARDONS BOARD
HEARS PAROLE REQUEST

Bismarck, N. d., July 15-Thc
board of pardons will consider to-
day the application of C. M. Janzen
banker from Mercer, for parole.
Janzen was sentenced to 4 1-2 years
in the state penitentiary after being
convicted Of embezzlcment.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-07-15
(By United Press)

Chicago, July Is by G. r. LYNCH
A fight to a finish between strik-
ing railroad shopmen and their EN-
ployers was in prospect today. T! g..
The two forces are "irretoncilibly
opposed" and no settlement Of the
labor difficulties can be expected
before a long drawn out battle is
finished. The railroads are prepsr-
ing to 60 ahead with an atempt TO
operate the shops with strike break
ers. Labor agencies are being flood
ed with requests for men. ..,, ~ ~
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(By United Press)r

Chicago, July Is by Charles r.
Lynch) Railroad shopmen got set
for long drawn-out strike following
failure Of peace negotiations. y. 4"
! fundamental differetkces pro-
lonk strikes and prevent officials
from reaching an immediate basis
Of ending the strike" Chairman Ben
Hooper of the United States Rail
road Labor Board announced. Hooper
although not giving up all hopes OF
immediate failure said that either
the unions or company officials will
have to back down., =. '''h'.''
The strike leaders forseeing =
Knockout are beginning select ion of
a fighting force. This force will be
composed of about Is or 20 per cent
of the strikers and will take charge
of the picketing and other activities.
The remaining 80 per cent will take
jobs other than railroad work. This
plan. union officials believe, will
lessen the chances of violence by
having fewer unemployed.
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'T7gTr,-8 '@1IT ~ ~ VS.
Hopes Of Ending Threatened
Industrial cri.i. Fade !;
Suddenly Today. Pa
COAL MINE PROPOSAL
MEETING, OPPOSITION
Railroad Shopmen Getting Set
for Long Drawn,out Strike
Following Failure ~.
a..6&I
(By United Press)

Washington, July. Is by James
T. Kolbert)-Hopes of ending the
grave industrial crisis facing the
country because of the coal and, rail
strike suddenly faded here today.
Despite threats of President Hard
ing to seize the operation of the
coal mines and railroads if such ac-
ton is necessary to save the coun-
try from serious coal famine, fall
ure looms for the executives plan
to end the coal dispute4 %.ys 1:s;t
TIE United Mine Workers policy
committee. meeting here today to
frame an answer to the presidents
arbitration proposal is virtually, GER
tain to reject it. A previously favor
able attitude toward the; plan was
suddenly changed to hostility by
the refusal of President Harding to
agree to notifications of the pro-
posal as asked by John l.. Lewis and
other miner leaders.
1t is realized that q prompt ter
mination Of the coal strike must be
secured so that coal can be moved
into some parts Of the country,
virtually New England and the North
west to prevent shortages there this
winter. The federal government TO-
day was marking time on the qaes-
ton Of using troops In the rail strike.
President Harding is believed 10
have put the break on" immediate
dispatch of the army to rail centers
such as Dennison, Texas where
violence has occurred.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-14
DELIGHTFUL BAY PARTY
HoNoRlNG MISS THOMSON.

Pensacola music lovers have derived
much pleasure from having with them
this winter, Miss Willie Ida Thomas
on, of Miami, Fla, a talented vioIinist,
who on many occasions has played in
public in this city. Not only has Miss
Thomson rendered many solos, but
also has she been the violinist for the
City Choral Club, which musical or
ganization has recently been formed
in Pensacola.
Now Miss Thoma son has been
teacheing school here this past winter
and as her nine months term will soon
be over she will return to South Flor
ida. Thursday evening the members
Of the Choral Club took advantage OF
the full moon and rendered her a very
delightful bay party to Camp Saufley.
farewell courtesy. The launch
Marcia" was used for the occasion
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-14
THE SEVENTH AND EIGHTH
GRADES OF LOcKLEY SCHOOL
ENJOYED PICNIC.

Saturday morning the seventh and
eighth grades OF Joseph B. Lockley
school enjoyed delightful outing.
They left the home or Mrs. j. c. Lee
about $50 o'clock in the morning, and
going out to Idle Day Springs. which
is three miles west OF the city. spent
a wonderful day.
After the joyful trip through the
woods. they reached this pleasant spot.
Some in the party went in swimming
while others played amusing games.
At the noon hour delicious picnic
lunch was enjoyed, also cold drinks.
After dinner. Harold Roukey and
Adrian Jackson carried Mrs. Lee, Miss
Bell and the girls for row on the
beautiful stream. There were about
sixty-five in this party. and all de-
elared an excellent time at the close.