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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-10-20

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chase They stretching their hands to you now out
of the horrible pit Lift them up to life!
The appeal in their behalf which comes to you from
the President of the United States be heeded be-
you are one of the great-hearted Americans
whom his letter is written The appeal from the Near
East Relief and the American Red Cross through their
chairen be Needed because your open to
such call for help in this terrible emergency. But
stronger than the call of President Of Relief Com
ittees stronger than any urgent words The Literary
Digest say to you, knowing well your unfailng
tenderness and quick generosity when the hunger, and
sorrow, and gaunt suffering of mothers and babes cry
out to to comfort and to them alve-stronger
than all written spoken appeal is the hot, eager de-
nand of your sympathetic heart that regard
such bitter pain and need without sraning the
for their instant relief.
The picture is so full of terror and anguish words
cannot portray it. Mark O. Prentiss, for the Near
East Relief, cables: II have terrible sights until
my numb but the sight of 100000 people,
mostly women and Children being penned up and burn
ing, and those escaping being driven barren, devas
tated country for starvation is past all comprehension
That was in Smyrna. Hundreds of thousands more
both Christians and Jews fleeing from persecution and
the sword crowding the other ports of Asia and
the nearby islands of the awaiting DEATH
In Saoniki a hundred thousand herded in depor-
able confusion The city has been in ruins since the
great fire of 1913 and affords little shelter than
Smyrna. In the island of Mitylene another hundred
thousand penness ugitves have sought refuge only
find there danger of pestilence and more con-
venient harbor of starvation.
Panic has seized upon the frightened wanderers
Many have cast themselves into the flames of
their own homes. Food is gone, water to drink
is at premium. Families broken up, while parents
in frenzy of despair seek their lost children. Hun
dreds of mothers have given premature birth infants
in the midst of terror and DEATH Halffed babies cov
cred with scurv try in vain draw nourshent from
their mothers empty breasts.
Quick compassion is needed; delay means death for
scores of thousands who might be saved. Something
heroic in giving is needed You not there in the
midst of the terror and the frantic cries for help If
brave the flames, the sword the plague, snatch back
from death some helpless woman little child. You
would not them perish in agony before your eyes if
you could save the at the risk of your life. Here
in this smiling land of comfort where your home is SAFE
anguish of helpless women and children come to you
the and call to all that is heroic and
in your heart
"Whoso hath this worlds good and seeth his
brother have need and shutteth up his bowels of COM
passion from him"-ah, but the Master did not mean
you Your heart is with compassion and your
hand will be open wide with help. Perhaps you will
feel moment of shuddering pity for those shriveled
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-10-20
A LETTER FROM THE NEAR EAST
RELIEF:
YorkS Sanenh

R. j. Cuddhy,
The Literary Dissst,
New York City,
Mr. Cuddihy,
Of unprecedented Smyrna
and the Literary Dissss for Help.
for the thound Of dead plead,
aid for The living euhsd with despair Of spirit .nd anguish Of body
through
Mere than half million sbou.y foed .h:l.s h.Pl.': and
refugees landed the hudd the
Of the In sb dpa Tsrrerscksn awaiting
death in smyrna and other Asia girl.
and children Thousands being carried captivity
Pssdsnc stalking among adds horror
nightmare Of their relief In ssdsuc
while others find release In insanity.
While balsd BY psrpexins political
sympathy. symp.thy however,
Tho for brsadshan with heart
Sincerely yours,
JAMES L. BARTON
sirrnan,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-10-20
A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT OF
THE UNITED STATES
the WHITE HOUSE
Washinssoa

Not since he the whsi civilized world bssn shocked
and startled during terrible appalling
tragedy which he's bn The Near East leaving IL wake
makes call the Of he Asn people which sannst ncrsd
From North South West have dsness h
:...sd desire Of people h .em:hns ;: don. 70 % .h.
r'oa to l1eC h.. u. sr:s. m.shs.y e. .eu.
death which they face THE
A. the people Of America and given ssnsreusy
s that has occurred China Russi India al psrs the
world they give, and nounuions Of doass
the lives Of these vis appeal Of real need from
whatever Of the world has made America
Very truly
WARREN G. HARDING.
Judge John Barton Payne,
Chairman, American Red Cros.
James 1. Barton,
Chairman, Nsar Rslsf.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-10-20
Mr.. r. J. Cuddihy.
Tho Literary Digest,
36@ Fourth Avenue,
New York City.

In immediate response the following editorial vas
published in The Literary Digest October 2lst:
HR1VEN FROM THEIR HOMES by fire and sword
J-beaten trampled, robbed-rnore than half mil
- lion men, women, and little children being
swept along starvation, Madness and sedestructon
in the Near East.
Herded in the streets, like cattle for the slaughter
hudded the brink of the sea, and casting themselves,
crazed by hunger and fear, into the dark waters;
dragged from the burning hell of Smyrna, only to be
thrust by their into the slower hell of Mtyene
and salonki, and other havens of refuge" which
crowded of starvation and breeding
of pestilence-these who suffering such rnartyrdon
have only hope of salvation from their nightmare of
cruchxion. That hope is YOU-Americans!
Thousands pershed when Smyrna was bathed in
torrents of blood Now the city is vast sepulcre of
ashes. You do nothing for the dead But the lives
of half million others yours today for the pur-
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-10
BEMIDN TEACHERS TO
PLAY CRO0KSTON AGGlES

The Bemidji State Teachers college
basketball aggregation will appear in
action here this week when the Ag-
gies from the Northwestern School
fo Agriculture at Crookston come
here Friday evening for the initial
meeting of these two schools.
. Since losing to the veteran St.
Cloud Teachers lineup, the Bemidji
teachers have been going through
regular practice in hopes that such
drill will aid the boys to continue
throughout the game the same brand
of basketball as displayed by them
in the early part Of the game. Be-
midi led St. Cloud in the first sew
eral minutes Of play, but was unable
to continue the same style of game
throughout. r.,..>* ~
Coach Wirth announces that Crook
ston should have one of the best
teams in that section, since the school
has large number Of male students
to pick from in selecting a team.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-10
1EARD0RF FUNERAL TO
Be HELD WEDNESDAY

Funeral services will be held TO-
morrow afternoon at O'Clock at the
Methodist church in this city Tor
Charles Dearborn who passed away
at the University hospital, MInneapo-
lis, Saturday, after short illness:
The deceased had been principal OF
the consolidated school at Spur dur
ing the present term, previous TO
which he was located at the school
in Northern.
The reAains of the deceased ar
rived in Bemidji yesterday morning
and arrangements have now been
completed for the funeral, Deardorf
was member of the American leo-
men lodge of this city and the Wood
man lodge Of Laportc.
He is survived by his wife and two
sons, Norman, Id, and Kenneth, 13
his mother, two sisters and four
brothers. The mother, one brother
and Mrs. Deardorf's brother, Lyle
Norman of Park Rapids are here to
attend the funeral Interment will be
made in Greenwood cemetery under
the direction of NJ. f. Ibcrtson, IN
dertaker.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-10
HIGH SCHOOL TOPLAY
LITTLE FALLS FRIDAY

Bemidji high schools basketball
squad will make another attempt in
the district schedule this week, when
the team journeys to Elttle Falls
Friday morning to meet that high
school squad there Friday evening in
the first game between the two schools
since two years ago.
Little Falls high school has a vet
eran lineup which has been winning
all Of it's games so far this season,
and the Bcmidji outfit looks forward
to a hard battle against the Morrison
county boys.
Next Wednesday night, the Cass
Lake high school quint will play the
locals here an an exceptionally fast
game is looked for. The Bemdji State
Teachers college squad found the
Cass Lake bunch hard crowd to beat
but came out Of the game on the long
end of % to II score. Judging from
that, the high school boys will find
Cass Lake no easy contender when
that team comes here.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-10
h. MITCHELL UNCLE =
PASSES AT WASHINGTON

H. z. Mitchell received word Mon
day of the sudden death Of his uncle,
Charles S.. Mitchell, editorial writer
on the Washington Herald. c. S. Mit-
chell was we'll known tc large num-
Der of Bemidji people as the editor { f
the Duluth News-Tribunc, a position
he held for a number of years, leav-
ing Duluth a little ever year ago
to accept the Washington position.
He received MS early newspaper
training on the St. Cloud Journal
Press and was later owner Of the
Alexandria Post News. He is past
president of the Minnesota Editorial
association and was always active in
newspaper circles. He is survived by
his widow and three children. The re-
mains will probably be inferred at
st. Cloud.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-10
Plenary Session Friday Is Now
Expected to Announce New
Five Power Pact.
CHINESE MOVE TODAY '
HELD AS ONLY BLOCK
French Pick Apparent Flaw i'm
Clause Allowing Building I
for Outside Nations
(By United PreSs)

Washington, Jan. 1O.-A plenary
session of the arms conference IS ex-
pected Friday to announce to the
world the powers acceptance OF the
naval limitation treaty signed by the
United States, Great Britain, France,
Japan and Italy. The Ave powers
involved in the treaty will affix their
signatures Saturday, according to
present plans. Arthur Balfour, head
of the British delegation, has post
poned his departure to participate IN
| the signing of the treaty. The con-
ference is now approaching its wind
Consideration of the naval treaty
which embodes the sweeping pro-
gram for limitation of armament IN
it's modified form was expected TO
come before the conference IN secret
session today. Its approval is expect
ed, although some lively discussion
is probable.
Its fate in the senate appears sat-
isfactory, but today there came to
| life a new movement from Chlnese
quarters to stir up sufficient pro-
Chinese sentiment so that senators
would serve notice that they would
kill the treaty unless Shantung was
satisfactorily settled. The Chinese
said "they were exploring new ave-
nues" since the Japanese appeared IN
disposed to continuance OF the new
Offices of Hughes and Balfour.
The news of the alleged Chinese
move originated from British
sources. As for the fate Of the
treaty it became known today that
objection would be raised probably
by the French to a new clause per
hitting the five powers to build
battleships Tor foreign account. This
clause allows Il power to construct
for an outsider ships not larger than
those permitted to the five powers,
but with the stipulation that all de-
tails shall be furnished the other sig
naLorics.
The French objection is under
stood to be based on the basis that
the nations woull seek to evadc the
treaty terms by building for other
powers with the chance that the craft
could be bought back. 1t was learned
that the agreement between the
United States, Great Britain and
Japan that islanus in the pacific be
left at status quo has not yet been
set down in the draft Of the naval
treaty. This has caused some surprise
outside the conference as a definite
agreement on this subject was an
nounccd by Secretary Hughes.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-10
HEATON JURY FAILS TO
REACH VERDICT AT NOON
Fate of, Former Bank Teller at
Fargo Still in Hands Of
. Deliberating Jury

Fargo, N. D., Jan. 10.-The jury in
district court which took under; con-
sideration the case of Frank Heaton
former teller Of the Scandinavian
American bank Of Fargo, had not
reported today at noon.
Heaton is accused of embezzllne
$4,000 of the banks funds. The state
state introduced witnesses, who tes-
tilted that Heaton had confessed to
taking the money before directors
meeting.
One witness, whose testimony
Heaton afterward declared to be
false, said Heaton TOLD him he
first dipped into they = Is funds tc
pay his first. wife's fl z Y expenses
and then continued hiA It.
Heaton, who took TIN = I'd in his
own defense, said he % esumed
responsibility for the eA g. cement
on the promise from thA q ector<
that he would not be prostA = and
under threats of prosecutiN he
did not assume the responsible a
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-10
RICKENBACHER DECLARES
In FAVOR OF AIRPLANES
(By United Press)

New York, Jan. 1O.-Airplanes,
which are not being restricted by the
arms conference, will serve the next
war, Captain Eddie Rickenbacher,
American ace of aces, declared to-
day.
"The dreadnaughts of the air will
hurl death by bombs on defenseless
men, women and children.
Nevertheless, believe the Wash
ington arms conference is right in
not restricting airplanes," Ricken-
hacker said in an interview with the
United Press, :.
'The airplane being the devil d.
war it is also the angel Of peace" he
declared. This is the opinion of the
sky fighter who brought down more
Germans than any other American
flyer.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-10
WOULD HAVE U. 5. BUY
ALL LIQUOR SUPPLIES
Joint Committee to Recommend
Government Purchase of
Bonded Liquor

Washington, Jan. 1O.-Pur, base by
the government of all liquor supplies
in the country will be recommends d
to President Harding soon by joint
committee on government reorganlza-
ton.
The plan is to have Uncle Sam buy
all the liquor now in bonded ware
houses, which Auld be bought, it is
estimated, for $50, 100000. The treas
urys could quickly get back this money
and then by the sale of five million
gallons for medicinal purposes at
SIP gallon, the committee holds,
the proposal would save millions now
paid out to guard the warehouses and
keep records.
The prohibition Office and Wayne
B. Wheeler favor the proposition.
The government now must guard 40
bonded warehouses in which the whis-
key is stored.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-10
GRAND FORKS LEGION
TEAM PLAYS THURSDAY

Local fans are assured another
treat when the Bemidji National
Guard team takes the floor against
the Grand Fork IN: d. American
Legion team Thursday night. The
Dakotans come here with an enviable
record, and, from all reports, expects
to cop off the game. The game will
be staged at the new armory, begin
ming at o'clock.
The visitors will run up against a
tough snag. when they meet Company
KS reorganized team, the same out
fit which defeated the Excelsior Y. M.
C. A. team last Saturday night by a
score of 81 to "a in a fast, hard
fought game.
Practically the same lineup as
participated in that game will be out
for the game Thursday night, and in
dications are that fans may expect
just as good a game as the last.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-10
NO CHlNAFY[NC OF RED
RUSSIA, STATES SOVIET
Four-Power Plans to Enter
Russia Will Fail Unless
Changed, Writer Says
ItCopyhGl.i
Rv T,1ovd Allen

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
London, Jan. 10.-Plans for an
Anglo American Franco German
agreement to penetrate Russia, re-
build her industries, restore her Grip
pied transport system and rehablll-
tate her generally, will fail unless
they are radically revised.
The Russian view is that the ''pene-
trating" countries have planned an
attractive wedding, providing a dash
ing bridegroom, but have failed even
to seek the necessary consent of the
bride.
Russia, the United Press learns au-
thoritatively, will not negotiate with
a European consortium. If there is
any negotiation by Russia, it will be
with America in Washington Great
Britain in London, Germany in Ber-
lin and France in Paris.
There may be first a general meet
ing. It will have nothing directly to
do with penetrating Russia, however,
but will deal with recognition of the
soviet government.
The position of the Russians is that
any sort of capital will be welcomed.
Capital is essential to the former en-
pire, and Russia cannot be put upon
her feet without it. y
But" a soviet trade official said
today, there will be no Chinafying of
Russia. Certainly we want capital.
And we can make propositions to cap.
italists that will assure our getting
it. But we will get it as world power
should, from individual countries.
1--WE do; not want and are not 60
Continued on Page 81
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-10
COLD STORAGE LIMIT ON
WILD DUCKS EXPIRES TODAY
(By United PfesS)

st. Paul, Jan. 1O.--Wild ducks held
in cold storage after today are in
violation of the federal migratory
birds law and will be confscated, ac-
cordng to an announcement made by
Charles Avery, state game and fish
commissioner.
The state law permits the storage
OF birds for thirty days but the fed.
eral laws allow only ten, and Avery
announced that the federal law is to
be enforced. The duck hunting sea-
son closed January |.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-10
PREMIERS AGREED UPON
ANCLO-FRENCH ALLIANCE
(By United Press)

Cannes, France, Jan. 1O.--An Ang-
lo-French defense alliance as the bas-
is for European economic reconstruct
ton and peace has been agreed to by
Premiers BRAND and Lloyd George.
The text of the British memorandum
on the agreement is today being con-
sidered by the members Of the Brit
ish cabinet and is to be presented
here tonight.
In French circles it was said that
the treaty is satisfactory to France
and that it will strengthen Brands
position with his parliament.
The pact to be signed by Britain
and France might be enlarged to in
clude Belgium and Italy, making it a
four-power treaty. -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-10
ARBUCKLE GETS READY
FOR TRIAL TOMORROW

San Francisco, Jan. 1O.-Roscoe
Arbuckle lolled in luxurious suite
at the Plaza hotel here today between
conferences with his million-dollnr
defence, and otherwise got ready for
the opening tomorrow of his second
trial on a charge Of taking the llfc
Of Virgia Rape.
As FATTY" was socially ostraciscd
if he were broke; if he had sold his
$4,000 automobile or any of his
cheapt ones; if he saw ruin ahead of
him he did not show it. He was taking
his rest He plainly showed worry at
times, but in the language Of the
street, "they haven't got his goat. y
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-10
E. r. JAHR RESIGNS AS
LUMBER COMPANY MANAGER

E. r. Jahr today gave out the in
formation that he has resigned as
manager of the Smith Lumber COM
pany of this city, his resignation to
take effect in the very near future.
Mr.. Jahr has been connected with
this company for the past eight
years, with the exception Of about 18
months, when he was engaged in the
lumber business in Iowa City, Iowa,
and Crosby, MINI.
He has made no definite plans for
the immediate future, but expressed
a desire to remain in Bemidji and
advises that in all probability he will
continue his residence here.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-10
RETURNS FROM CENTENARY
80 CONFERENCE IN ILLINOIS

Rev. Blaine Lambert, district mis-
:sionary for the Methodist Episcopal
church, returned Sunday night to Be-
midi after spending the past two
weeks at the Centenary training con-
ference at Evanston, I'll. He reports
that there will be sub-district con-
ference here January 81, which will
include the churches in the Bemidji
territory. At that time there will be
a report made of the centenary pro-
gram up to date.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-10
DEMOCRATS LAUD WILSON
AS THE FEATHER OF PEACE
(By United Press)

Minneapolis, Jan. 10.--Woodrow
Wilson was lauded as the father OF
peace" by democrats here today for
the annual Jackson day dinner and
rally. !,
Return Of democracy was freely
predicted for 1924. Policies of the
present republican administration
were criticized, and democrats pre-
pared to work for party candidates
in this years congressional elections.
The Jackson day dinner is an an
nual fete with Minnesota democrats
and is staged by the Minnesota Demo
cratic club.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-10
)POSTOFFICE CAN REDEEM
OUTSTANDING THRIFT STAMPS

Postmaster A. P. Richie has re-
ceived authority from Washington to
redeem outstanding thrift stamps at
face value of rs cents each, when
affixed to thrift cards in the number
of IS.
The cash may be had or stamps will
be accepted as postal savings depos-
it's. They will be accepted from any
holder, regardless of any names writ
ten on the cards, and no previous no.
tice is necessary.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-10
MISSING COMMISSIONER
MAY BE STILL ALIVE

TT. William Ontario, Jan. 10.--A
light seen on Welcome island last
night led to the hope that it might
be the signal Of James Mahar, miss
ing commissioner Of Cook county,
who. disappeared nearly two weeks
ago.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-10
NORTH DAKOTA UNIVERSITY
PLANS ORATORICAL CONTEST
] ltBy United Press)

= y Grand Forks, N. D., Jan. 10
Orations to be delivered in the con-
test at the university in February
must be on file today with. the regis
trar. Six contestants will be chosen at
a preliminary conference. The win
ner of the university title and $50
prize will compete in the intercolle-
gate contest here in March at which
the North Dakota Masons will give a
gold watch as the prize.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-10
GRIFFITH IS ELECTED
HEAD OF Dali ElREANN
(Ry United PresS)

Dublin, Jan. 10 by Charles Nc
Cann Arthur Griffith today was
elected president of the Dali Cream.
The former minister under Eamonn
De Valera will head the provisional
government to arrange for the estab-
ment of the Irish Free State. Whether
Griffith will also resume the presl-
dency of the Irish republic will be
known later.
Michael Collins moved that Arthur
Griffith be appointed president of the
Dali. O'Duffy seconded the motion.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-10
WILL HOLD
REGULAR MEET TOMORROW

No definite program has been an
nounced for the regular weekly meet
ing of the Civic and Commerce as
ISOLATION tomorrow, but an inter-
.esting session is assured and a large
attendance is urged. An especially
attractive menu has been arranged
for the luncheon which will precede
the business meeting.
Discussion will be held regarding
the associations budget for the year,
and all rslabers are urged to be
present to take an active part in this.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-10
ST. PAUL MAN SHOOTS SELF;
WIFE HELD AS WITNESS

St. Paul, Jan. 10.-Reynold Nal
kan died early today from the effects
of pneumonia and bullet wound,
which, he said, was self-inflicted.
A women known as Mrs. Malkan is
held by police as witness without
charge. She was turned over to the
coroner because she was in the room
at the Van Dyke hotel where Malkan
said he shot himself, because she was
going to leave him.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-10
"HARD BOILED SMITH, MAY
BE CALLED FOR HEARINGS

Washington, Jan. 10+--The calling
Of lizard Boiled Smith" as a witness,
if he can be located, is being con-
sidered today by the senate commits
tee probing alleged illegal hangings,
murders and brutalities in the Amer
lean army during the war. TIE in
vestigators want Smith to testify re-
garding the American training camps
near Paris. -. 80