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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-04-06
.RETRENCHMENT KEY TO
GRAIN GROWER POLICY
New Administration of Grain
Growers Body Stands for
Business Efficiency

Elimination of wasteful practices
in administration and a close adher-
ence to the plan Of the Committee of
Seventeen will mark the new regime
in charge of the U. S. Grain Grow
ers, Inc, according to statement
issued last week at the Chicago Offices
by c. H. Gustafson, president; James
X. Mason, vice-president, and Frank
NJ. Myers, secretary:
The statement points out that while
radical changes were made in the
board, the selections were made by
a majority of the, membership, rep
resented by elected delegates. "While
compulsory pooling was not direct
issue, the time came when the dir
ectorate had to be either wholeheart-
eddy in favor, of pooling plan or in
favor of the plan of the Committee
of Seventeen" the statement says.
1t asserts that the company expects
to be in a position to market grain
for it's members in several of the large
markets within 9Odays. With respect
to the attitude of the u. S. Grain
Growers toward other organizations,
the officers say they will do all in
their power to make use Of existing
organizations, "but not at the expense
of sacrificing the original plan of the
Committee of Seventeen"
The membership last week increas-
ed 1906, to a toal of 55.2s5. The
increase in Minnesota was 1913 and
the aggregate 2,2O2.
Henry Lau, of Tracy, new MINES
eta member of the board of direct
ors, is one of the outstanding farmers
of the state. He is interested in his
local elevator and widely known as a
breeder of better seed corn.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-04-06
Trade Committee of Civic and
Commerce Association to
Hold Meeting Monday
PORTABLE CITY DOCK g.. =.
NOW BEING PLANNED
Association Members to Turn
Square Corners and Show
Pride in City

F. A. Barker, chairman of the
trade committee of the Civic and
Commerce association, made re-
port at the meeting Wednesday
on the progress under way by his COM
mittee, which will hold a meeting in
the association rooms Monday noon
meeting was originally scheduled for
following a special luncheon. This
Friday noon but has been postponed.
All merchants who are paid-up, men,
bers of the association are urged to
be present. 49,
The committee is making prepar-
ations for the annual farmer dinner
to be held in the early summer, at
which time a program including out
side speakers will be enjoyed.
To the farmers will be left the
fixing of the dinner date as we'll as
outlining topics which they desire
discussed. Details of this feature
event will be given out as soon as
= questionaiges are returned by the
various farmers clubs. These ques-
tionaires are being sent out by Sec
rotary Leila Stanton of the associa-
ton.
Plan Portable Dock.
A portable city dock at the foot
of Third Street Is now being con-
sidered by the city council, the park
board and the civic committee Of the
Bemidji Civic & Commerce associa-
ton. ..
That Bemidji needs such dock is
a foregone conclusion, and if present
plans materialize, such dock will be
built as soon as the ice goes out Of
the lake - ~ So - - 'Ss
The dock, as recommended by the
civic committee, will be one of sub
stantial construction and built SO
that it may be taken on shore, when
the ice forms in the winter, and re-
placed in the spring.
Patrons of Lake Benl;dji, especial
ly summer visitors, will appreciate
this more than the citizens who make
less use of the lake. Owners of cot
=. tages and summer homes on Lake
Bemidji will also welcome the con-
struction of city dock at this point.
To Turn Square Corners.
The Civic and Commerce associa-
ton members went on record by a
rising vote to turn square corners
and discontinue cutting lawns and
boulevards at meeting Of the as
ISOLATION Wednesday noon.
This action was taken after chair
man E. D. Boyce Of the civic com.
mittee made his report to, the asso-
citation, which report provides for a
campaign of education by appealing
to the civic pride Of the individual,
rather than by force.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-04-06
ARBUCKLE TRIAL FALES
BACK INTO DULL ROUTINE
(By United PreSS)

San Francisco, April 6-With the
climax of the Roscoe Arbusfle man
slaughter trial reached here yesterday
when Arbuckle himself tie; .SifiG4d, Liz.
trial fell back into dull routine to-
day. The defence was expected to
close quickly while the memory of
Arbuckle's we'll told story still re-
mains fresh in the minds of the jurors.
The state. it was expected. would
have considerable rebuttal designed
to reduce testimony that Virginia
Rape died from chronic ailment
and not as result of Arbuckle's act
as alleged.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-04-06
FUNERAL SERVICES HELD
FOR DR.. CYRUS NORTHRUP

Minneapolis, April 6.-Funeral
services for DR.. Cyrus Northrup
were held at the First Congregation
al church at 8:15 this morning,
One minute Of silence was OBJ
served on the campus of the Uni
versity of Minnesota while the fu-
neral cortege paused before the Pills
bury monument. Resolutions ex-
pressing the sorrow Of the state were
adopted by the board of regents yes
terday.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-04-06
WILLIAMS NOW A VILLAGE
AS RESULT OF ELECTION

Williams, located in the Northern
end of Beltrami county, is now a
village, as the result of the election
held April /. The vote was "a for
incorporation and 80 against. The
returns of the elections we're receiv-
ed by county auditor A. D. Johnson,
last night.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-04-06
(By United Press)

Washington, April 6.-Big finan-
cial interests are back of the mine
operators, making them powerful
and arrogant enough to defy the
government itself in the present coal
strike,' Representative Browne of
Wisconsin charged today. He as
serted that the railroads and the
United States Steel corporation own
rs per cent of the coal mines of the
country.
These charges have been put be-
fore the house labor committee,
making an investigation of the coal
strike and seeking to bring about a
conference Of operators and miners
here Monday to end the walkout.
Indianapolis, April 6. - Public
sentiment. will force an end to the
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STATUE UNVEILED TODAY IN
MEMORY OF NEGRO LEADER
(By United Press)

Tuskegee Institute, Ala, April 6.
"A life-siZe statue Of Booker r.
Washington, noted negro leader, was
here today---the sixty-sixth
of his birth. The statue
was erected as the result of small
from 5000 negroes all
over the country. Its cost was
$25, 900.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-04-06
TWO CHILDREN BURNED TO
DEATH IN so. ST. PAUL HOME
(By United Press)

st. Paul, April 6.-Two small chill
dren were burned to death when fire
damaged the home Of j. w. Smith,
So. st. Paul, early today. The chill
dren, Anthony 6, and Mathew 7,
were overcome with smoke and un-
able to escape. Two boarders and
two other boys escaped by jumping
from the upstairs window. Little
other damage was done by the fire.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-04-06
T Give Mounted Troopers
Charge Into Parade of Strik-
ing Miners at Masontown
CLAIM OPERATORS HAVE
BIG FINANCIAL BACKING
Union Officers Declare Public
Sentiment Will Force End
of Strike Soon
(BY United PreSs1

Brownsville, Penn, April G-The
first sign of trouble in the nation
wide coal strike was mLde here to-
day. Twelve mounted troopers charg-
ed into a parade of 5000 striking
miners late Wednesday at Masontown,
Is miles from here and dispersed
them. Thirty of the miners were re-
ported to have been injured as the
horses swept into their ranks.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-04-06
SPECIAL LENTEN SERVICE
AT M. E. CHURCH TONIGHT

Special Lcntcn services will be held
at the Methodist church this evening
at 8 o'clock, with sermon by DR.. G.
II. Zcntz, pastor. The PUBLIC is cor
daily invited to attend.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-04-06
M'NNEsC1nI
H'snOMc4l,
SOCIETY,"

Minnesota: Rain tonight and Fri
day; possibly mixed in south with
snow colder in west tonight and
in south Friday.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-04-06

The Pioneer is the only daily
within 100 miles Of Bemldji and
has the largest circulation in
Northern Minnesota.
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
MRS. HIT, SOCIETY
LEADER, DIVORCED

WASHINGTON. Jan. IL Omitted
Press) News OF a Paris divorce OF
Mrs Katherine Elkins Hit and
william f. r. Hit caused a sensa-
ton in Washington society today
Mrs. Hit daughter OF the late
Senator Elkins. OF West Virginia,
formerly was a society leader here.
At one time she was engaged to the
Duke OF Abruzzi. Their international
romance attracted worldwide at
tention. There was great surprise
when she finally married Hit, son
Of an Illinois Congressman. in 1913.
Rumors OF marital difficulties
arose when the Hits returned on
separate ships from a European
trip.
Mrs. Hit, according to informa-
tion from Paris, secured decree
there last summer. Il became effec-
tive In August. She alleged that
affection had ceased between them
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
CRAZED negro
SHOOTSNIECE
and NEPHEW
Morris Also Suspected of
Firing Buildings After
MurderOus Attack
KENT COUNTY POSSE
SEARCHING FOR HIM

Irene Briscoe. 15-year-old daugh-
ter OF Edward Briscoe. Negro. OF
Green Spring. on the Delaware Rail-
road between Clayton and Black
bird. with both eyes shot out and
her face horribly mangled, will
probably die. and her 6-year-old
brother is in a serious condition as
the result OF gunshot wounds in the
face.
The two children were shot about
1890 o'clock last night at the home
OF their father by their uncle Dave
Morris, aged about 25 years, who
suddenly became violently insane.
Morris is also said TO have tried
10 shoot Briscoe. his brother-in-law
and later is suspected OF having set
fire TO Briscoe's stable and other
buildings on the farm OF Mrs. Annie
Donovan near Green Spring. Tho
Briscoe stable was burned 10 the
ground and a COW stable contain
ing a large quantity OF hay and fod
der and a shed on the Donovan farm
was destroyed by fire.
The crazed- NegCo after running
amuck at his brother-in-law's home
(Continued on cage Twelve.)
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
WILTEX SIGNS
BUILDING LEASE
Will Start New Industry as
Soon as Machinery
Arrives
TO GIVE WORK
TO 800 WOMEN

Lease for one year was signed to-
day by ]. schoeneman. OF Baltimore.
for approximately $4,000 square
feet OF space on the second floor OF
the building, at vandever avenue
and Twenty-second street. Mr..
Schoeneman is one OF the owners OF
the Wiltex Manufacturing Company
Baltimore, and a branch OF the COM
pany Will be established in the
leased building.
According to Mr.. Schoeneman.
from 500 TO 400 women and girls
will be employed as soon as ma
chinery arrives and is installed. The
company will manufacture overalls
and. jumpers. Entrance to the fac
tory will be from the Twenty
second street side OF the building.
Negotiations for the lease we're con-
Quoted by Emmett S. Hickman, local
real estate broker. rpresenting the
WilteX Company, and Daniel Cauf-
fiel, head Of the real estate depart
ment OF the DUPONT Company, own
ers OF the building.
The building formely was occu-
pied by the chemical and advertis-
ing divisions OF TIE DUPONT Com
pany. Since the war. however, the
chemical division has been moved to
the main building of the company.
leaving only the advertising section
and stationery stock-rooms in the
Nandever avenue structure.
The amount Of rental 10 be paid
Continued on Page TweIve)
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
SHANTUNGIS
new PIVOT in
ARMSPARLEY
u. S. Peacemakers Want
Question Settled Before
Conference AdjOurns
FEAR SHANE" WILL
ENDANGER TREATY

WASHINGTON. Jan. 1.-THE
powerful influence OF the American
is now being excrted to
prevent the arms conference from
breaking up without making every
possible effort to settle affairs in tho
Far East-generally admitted as
the section most likely 20 breed war
During the last few days. as the
great naval treaty providing for re-
duction and Limitation OF the navies
Of the five powers was nearing COM
pletion. this government has noted
with concern an apparent intention
on the part OF other delegations to
hasten home and leave unsettled
such vital questions as Shantung.
Siberia and other Chinese questions
outstanding among which are the
japanese 81 demands.
Remembering the influence OF the
Versailles settlement OF Shantung
and realizing that a strong senti-
ment exists in the Senate for the re-
turn TO China OF this now famous
province. the American delegation
issued It's warning 20 the other ma
Continued on Page Twelve.)
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
NEW OWNERS FOR
$4,000 CITY BONDS

The $4,000 sinking fund bond
issue OF the city OF Wilmington. un-
der date OF April 1. 1898. formerly
held by a Connecticut corporation
but recently transferred by them TO
r. NJ. Grant and Company OF Bos-
ton, has been transferred again and
is now held by the Lincoln Savings
Bank, OF Brooklyn. n. Y.
In making announcement OF the
transfer the r. NJ. Grant and Com
pany sent the following letter to
City Treasurer White;
Dear Sir-We acknowledge re-
ceipt, by registered mail. OF $50. 900
city OF Wilmington. Del, 4 per cent.
bonds registered In our name.
The transfer is entirely satis-
factory in every way.
This is our first experience in
having Wilmington bonds trans
ferred. and we wish to congratulate
you on the unusual speed and ac-
curacy in this transaction"
The letter refers to the transfer
TO the Grant Company. The bonds
reached here on Friday al noon. the
transfer noted, and we're received in
New York. at the company's branch
office. the following morning.
The last transfer is being carried
through with the same speed.
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
5-YEAR-0LD BOY
TESTIFIES In COURT

Called as a witness Is a case in
Municipal Court this morning. Peter
Rosendale. five years OF age, OF 302
jefferson street. readily qualified to
be sworn and testify under oath. AN
unusually bright child" Judge Hast
ings commented. during the testi-
mony OF the boy.
The case in which the child was a
witness was that OF Lawrence c..
Neave. who was accused OF a serious
offense toward him. A question Of
Identification OF Neave arose, how
ever. and a nolle prosequi was en-
tered by Assistant City Solicitor
Green.
Caleb r. Burchenal, attorney for
Neave. stated 10 the court that the
case was one OF mistaken Identity;
that he felt that II could be proved
that Neave was elsewhere when the
offense was alleged to have been
committed.
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
HELEN HOPKINS
NOT KIDNAPPED
Went With Salvation Army
Worker, Says Mrs.
Gaino, Sister
NOT RETURNED AS
HAD BEEN PROMISED

Mystery OF the disappearance Of
little Helen Hopkins - now Mrs.
Earl A. Smith-was cleared up to-
day by Mrs. Smiths sister. Mrs. Mar
TIA Gaino. OF 91S West Seventh
street. who said Helen had not been
kidnapped twenty years ago in this
city, but that she had left Whining
ton with a Salvation Army worker
named Marjory Holland. for a visit
over the Christmas holidays. with
the idea that she was TO be returned
TO her mothers home early in jan
uary. However, she was not re-
turned. said Mrs. Gaino. and was
separated from Ter brothers and
sisters until she came back TO them
in Wilmington this week.
Helen was not kidnapped" said
Mrs. Gaino. I'VE do not like that
word kidnapped. Helen had a sweet
voice and frequently attended the
Continued on Page Twelve.)
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
SAY SUBMARINE
Is RUM RUNNER

sEABRIGHT. N. j.. Jan. II
Omitted Press.) A rum-running
submarine, foreign built, was report
ed of the New Jersey coast today
by Hans Jensen and Pedro Lenning-
ton, fishermen.
They told a story OF a mysterious
submarine which wallowed up out OF
the sea near their trawler and was
soon surrounded by small boats,
whose occupants engaged in unload
ing kegs and cases.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 11.-CUnlted
Press Commissioner
Haynes is sending to all agents and
directors along the Atlantic Gulf
and Pacific coasts a list Of 22 vessels
alleged smugglers OF American.
British and Japanese registry, with
instructions that these vessels be
watched The instructions carry a
description as well as names. Off
cials state that the names are chang
ed and that they cannot keep up
with them.
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
AUTO Thieves
GET TWO CARS
Both Are Abandoned After
Beng Stolen From
Garages
ONE DAMAGED BY
CRASH INTO TREE

What is thought to be an organ
lied gang OF automobile thieves
were operating in this city last
night when a number OF garages
were broken into. At least two cars
were taken. both Studebakers.
whioh have been recovered while
others have been reported missing.
among them a Cole "Sr. Superin-
tendent OF Police Black said this
morning that he knew Of only two
cars being stolen. Frd-n appear
ances the thieves had planned a big
haul but were evidently frightened
away.
The service station garage OF the
Cannon Motor Company, Tenth and
Washington streets was broken into
some time last night and a new five-
passenger Studebaker car. valued at
$3.50. was stolen. The car was
found on Winchester street. between
Thirteenth and Fourteenth. badly
damaged from colliding with tree.
The thieves apparently abandoned
the car after the accident. The
front door OF the garage had been
pried open to gain access to the
building.
The Climax Sales and Motor COM
Continued on Page Seven.).
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
LOWER PRICES,
HARDING AIM
President and Cabinet Or
der Investigation of All
Living Costs
GOVERNMENT AGENTS
HUNT PROFITEERS

WASHINGTON. Jan 11.-CUnited
Press)-An the powers OF the Fed
eral government will be used TO force
down prices and 20 punish prohteers
by jail sentences and hnes under
orders issued by President HARDING
and his cabinet today.
The price war has been broadened
beyond the lines first mapped out by
Attorney General Daugherty.
A triple Investigation OF living
costs will be made the most exten-
sive OF It's kind ever taken II Is
TO be followed by grand jury action
wherever warranted.
A combination OF governmental
crime hunting agencies has been
ordered 10 aid In the price war.
The departments OF Justice. La
Dor and Commerce have united to
find out why prices remain high.
Attorney General Daugherty. Secre-
tary OF Labor Davis and Secretary
OF Commerce Hoover will confer in
a day or two on their program.
Meanwhile the criminal and secret
service divisions OF the departments
Of Labor and Justice will be co-ordi-
mated 10 hunt the pfohteers and
much valuable Information In this
respect will be placed in Daugh-
erty's hands.
Daugherty already has set In mo-
ton the machinery OF his depart
CONTINUED on Page Twelve)
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
P. & S. HOSPITAL
ELECTS DIRECTORS

Physicians and Surgeons Hos
pital Association held its annual
election for board OF directors and
medical board in the Old Colony
Club yesterday afternoon. The elec-
ton was followed by a dinner. The
board OF directors elected were.
Francis +. Lynch, David Snellen-
burg. Eugene r. DUPONT. William p.
White, Irving Warner. John A.
Booker. Dr. A. X. Smith. +. G. Tall
man. c. ID. Bird, Ellwood Souder
and Charles Topkis; medical board,
DR.. Albert Robin. DR.. l. L. Chipman.
Dr. Charles II. Boehm. DR.. Willard
Z. Smith, DR.. b. r. Veasey, DR.. NJ.
b. Holman and Dr. b. A. Jenkin.
The directors will meet soon for
organization. The question Of build
ing the new hospital at Broome and
Chestnut streets was mentioned in
cidentally. Nothing will be done un-
iii after the board has organized
During the dinner the loan OF $780,.
900 lent for the new hospital was
discussed.
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
CorOnerB BIOtUn Ouer

Coroner Isaac S. Bullock was
blown from the sidewalk at
Ninth and King streets this
morning, receiving painful.
though not serious injuries, as
he landed in a gutter full OF icy
water He was thoroughly
soaked before regaining his
feet.
He was first taken to his Of
fee in the Public Building and
from there removed to his
home at the Gooding apart
ments. Eighth and Jefferson
streets, by Deputy Coroner
Nichols in his automobile.
Patrolman Ellwood II. Wilson
was cut about the hands this
morning when he was blown by
the wind through a show win
dow at the southwest corner
Eleventh and Orange streets.
Patrolman Wilson was cut
about the hands and face when
he was hurled through the
glass. Later the wind caved in
another show window in the
same building.
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
ON
TRIAL AGAIN
State Attorney Promises
New Witnesses Against
Movie Comedian
WIFE IN COURT
DIAMOND-DECKED

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 11-CUnit-
ed Press) (Fatty) Arbuc-
kle mustered his legions today for
his second battle.
The famed movie comedian. ruddy
OF face looking solemn but not
broken. dressed In his blue Norfolk
suit. his pretty wife at his side and
host Of lawyers, publicity men,
clerks. stenographers and aides de
camp clustering around him was
ready for a resumption Of his defense
against charges OF having taken the
life OF Virginia Rape.
we will have few new witnesses"
Gavin McNab chief counsel for
Arbuckle said before court opened.
we expect TO be able TO prove
ieyond a doubt the innocence Of Mr..
Arbuckle We believe we did that
at the first trial..
District Attorney Matthew Brady.
personally leading the prosecution.
was in a warlike mood.
we have evidence TO present this
time which will greatly strengthen
our case and which will render use
less to the defense certain OF the
witnesses who figured in the last
trial.
Minta Durfee. Arbuckle's wife. all
decked out in new clothes. wearing
the diamond and emerald brooch
Fatty gave her for Christmas and
carrying the thousand dollar Jew
Continued on Page Twelve.)
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
FRANCO-BRITISH
PACT IN DANGER
Paris May Reject Proposed
Treaty and Gust
Premier
ENGLAND PLEASED
WITH ALLIANCE

LONDON. Jan. II Omitted
Press) The British cabinet today
was reported to have approved
Lloyd Georges draft OF an Anglo
French pact The British hold this
will not be an alliance In the gen
eral sense OF the term. but will be
merely a defensive pact. designed to
aid France against German aggres-
sion.
II is this Interpretation OF the
proposed alliance which has caused
the greatest indignation in French
circles and in the Paris press.
CANNES. Jan. IL. Omitted P1ess)
A memorandum containing the
conditions upon which Great Britain
will agree 10 a defensive pact with
France was issued here this after
noon. It makes the first condition
Of the alliance that there shall be no
naval competition between France
and England. and provides that Brit
ish naval experts shall confer with
the French with a view to cutting
down the latter's program to prevent
such competition.
The second condition laid down
by Lloyd George. who was the au-
thor OF the memorandum calls for
French agreement TO the interna-
tional conference. proposed for
Genoa, in March. which is TO in
clude Grmany and Russia.
The third British condition Is that
the defensive pact with France shall
form the basis for a wider scheme OF
international entente to guarantee
peace, that Is an all Europe treaty,
The German delegation has been
directed to appear before the repa-
ration commission tonight
In French circles It was said
BRAND was returning TO Paris 10
explain to the Chamber his posi-.
ton regarding reparations and the
Anglo-French pact and to ask a
further vote OF confidence.
IL was feared by members OF the
French delegation to the Supreme
Council here. that BRAND and his
cabinet might be defeated.
The French Premier, speaking oi
the proposed alliance, declared;
THE forthcoming pact will b'
exactly the same as the tripratits
treaty OF Versailles, agreed to by
Former President Wilson, excep
that the United States is out. II in.
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