Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, October 3, 1921, Page 1

CORUS O .the advantage. ! 1 1] { The Ploncer 18 the only dally within 100 miles of Bemidjl and has the largest circulation in Northern Minnesota . BEMIDJI, MINN., MONDAY EVENING, OCT. 3, 1921 e —————. " MINNESOT A | HISTOR OC“’ ‘f Tuesday, heavy frost tonight. Ris- EMIDJI DAILY PIONEER Minndsota — Fair tonight and ing temperature Tuesday and in northwest tonight, . Gquyxa Xl?;; NQ. 141 TOGRANDFORKS IN HOT BATTLE Several | Injuries Slowed Up Game, But Both Teams Fought Hard BEST FOOTBALL SEEN IN SECOND QUARTER Bemidji Coach Complimented | for His Work With New Gridiron Material Grand Forks, N. D, Oct. football along with a clever aerial game, feated Bemidji Saturday afternoon on the University field by a score of 19 to 0. The game was a struggle from start to finish, both teams dis- playing the fight so necessary to good football. Grand Forks had things more or less their own way, Bemidji never as much as scoring them during the contest. Several times Grand Forks lost golden opportunities to score by. fumbling and poor handling of the ball. First Counter The local men began scoring in the the first period 'of the game. A for- ward pass, Doyle to McCracken took the oval from the 50-yard line to Bemidji’s 25-yard line. Two charges through the center of the line netted the locals 10 yards and on the next play Turner tore around end for seven yards only to fumble the ball. Bemidji punted but the kick was poor and three plays put the ball back on the 15-yard line. A cross- buck off left tackle placed the oval on the 8-yard line. Quarterback Schuyler oft the Grand Forks outfit called on Doyle at this time and the big Irishman crashed through the center of Bemidji’s line for the first counter of the game. Schuyler kicked goal. The second quarter saw the best football' of the day. The ball was sec-sawed about the center of the field with neither team having much ) Both- teams “fought exceptionally hard in this period, Be- midji trying to even things up while Grand Forks fought hard to hold its own. The period was veiry slow as large numbers of men on boih te were injured and several were fo to leave the game. Another Goal The third quartec ojenca with a bang. Grand Forks kicked off and had the ball in their own possession in a very short time. A steady march followed and in a snort time Grand Forks again hal the oval within striking distance of the gorl. Again ved Doyle was called vpon and he icharged through for the sccond ttuchdown of the game. Schuyler failed to kick goal. The remainder of the third quarter saw Bemidji play their best ball. For the first time in the game they made a first down, and ther to show that they could do it again, proceeded to repeat their performance trwice more. The final session of the zane was very unintcoresting, the plevers of both teams rapidly weakening. e iyoungsters still fought but their tackling; and charging was not as forceable as it was a2 the opening of the contest. Grand Forks made the final tally of the game in this period when two forward passes, Doyle to Boe and Doyle to MeCracken, put the ball on Bemidji’s 25-yard line. It was here that Doyle shot a low hard pass to Boe, who grabbed the oval and started down the field. He gave a pretty exhibition of open field run- ning and carried the ball across the goal line, only after dodging four op- ponents by clever footwork. Turner failed to kick goal. .. Bemidji Strong Bemidji’s losing to Grand Forks is by no means a big setback to that team, Ten of the boys who played in the blue sweaters are experiencing t!wn' first football, and give indica- tions of bringing the Minnesota state championship back to Bemidji in a few years. The team that played yesterday reflected very favorably on (Continuec rrom Page 6) - NEAR-FREEZING WEATHER PREVAILS IN NOCRTHWEST (By United Press) St. Paul, Oct. 3.—Near-freezing weather prevailed in this section to- day after a pight of snow and sleet on the Iron Range Sunday. The heaviest snow was reported ' from northwest of Virginia. The lowest temperature here was 37 degrees, but it was reported to be much cooler in the west, however. Sections of North Dakota felt the first frost of the sea- son with the temperature at 30.7 de- grees. Garden truck was ruined, but corn was believed to be beyond danger of frost except in some sections where it was being raised as fodder. Devils Lake reports a, killing frost with the cold wave extending to the north in- to Canada where the lowest tempera- Playing a good brand of straight |; Grand Forks high school de-|, YANKS AND GIANTS TO OPEN SERIES WEDNESDAY Returns to Be Received Here By Pioneer After Close of Each Inning (1iy United Press) New York, Oct. 3.—New York and the Empire of Manhattan now have everything. Since the long-bearded, gloveless patriarchs of baseball first started tossing a baseball around, the vaunt- ed City of Wonders has been wanting a w-ld’s series all to itself. Miller % ‘ns, the tiny manager; of the w8, York Yankees, added the first a5 tan league pennant to the city’s \ €2 turday afternoon when his row e l »e rderers defeated the Philadel- ‘hletics 5 to 3 in the first game double-header. It was the 9 + hold that put the lame Cleve- 1 dians on their back for the ¢l * 1d pushed the yowling Yanks the Giants of John McGraw orld’s series. anks won the second game 2 to 6, hnit they had to go 11 in- nings. Elmer Miller was the star of the day at bat and in the field. Nothing can stop the Yanks from winning about $7,500 ecach in the world series—except the Giants. If the Giants win they’ll get the heavy slice. Each loser will get about $5,- 000. It is certain that all world series attendance records will fall. There hasn’t been a “city world series” since 1905 when the Cubs and White Sox both won flags. The world series will begin Wednesday and the first team to win five games is the world’s cham- pion for 1921. - Special arrangements have been made by The Pioneer to secure the returns from each inning of the games necessary to cinch the series. These returns will be published in each afternoon’s issue and will also be posted on the bulletin board in The Pioneer office as soon as re- ceived. It is expected that the first report will be received about 1:30 each afternoon and the public is in- {7(Continued on Page 6) COMMUNITY CLUB WILL ENTERTAIN EDUCATORS A reception will be given to those who attend the meeting of the Nor- thern Division of the Minnesota Ed- ucation association, according to plans formulated at the regular meeting of the Women’s Civic and Community club held at the Civic and Commerce association rooms will be given by the club on the evening of the edu- cational session, Thursday, October 20, at the new armory. Saturday’s meeting of the club was featured by a very interesting pro- gram. Rev. William Elliott, pastor of St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal church, gave a very interesting talk on Robert Burns and recited sever- al of his poems. Miss Doris M. Hal- vorson and Mr: both of Thic This receptio well received. Following the program, a social hour was enjoyed and refreshments were served. Ottawa, Ont. — Preliminary esti- mates made by the government bu- reau of statistics indicate the total wheat crop of Canada will be heavier than last year by 25,000,000 bushels. The yield last year was 263,189,000 bushels. It is estimated it will be 288,493,000 bushels this year. Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock.!flatly denied the charges when he was I]_'ma Mallory Fisher, | River Falls, gave a|Spencer was recovered. number of selections which were very [to have been floating—something the !body of a person whose death is nat- 55¢c PER MONTH MINISTER IS CHARGED WITH MURDER OF WIFE Ordained Minister Starts Fight to Prove that He Did Not Drown Wife in Lake (By United Press) Lakeport, Calif., Oct. 3.—The Rev. John Spencer, former Oklahoma physician, now an ordained Presby- terian minister, .until recently in charge of a church at Fulton, Calif., started his fight today to prove that he did not drown his wife in Clear lake, ‘on_which Lakeport is located. Mrs. E. B. Barber, who was joint- ly accused with Rev. Spencer, was set free at her preliminary hearing, be- cause of lack of evidence. The state alleges that Spencer killed his wife that he might be with Mrs. Barber, and also to gain control of certain valuable property. Rev. Spencer thus far has refused to make a detailed statement. He arrested in San Jose, Calif., and since that time has stood steadfastly by that denial. His explanation was that he had been boating in the moonlight with Mrs. Spencer. Returning to the Lake- port pier, he stepped from the canoe to the wharf, he said, turned his back, heard a splash and a ery for help and saw the canoe floating empty on the waters of the lake. A short time later the body of Mrs. It was said ural does not do within several days, according to the prosecution. It was a week before charges were placed againgt Rev. Spencer. Then an autopsy was performed, the results of which have been kept secret, and issuance of a warrant followed. Spencer was arrested at San Jose. When. he was arrested, offi id, he sent to the home of Mrs. Darber, who' then had moved to San Jose, to secure his clothing. OF FIRST PERIOD its Offered for Subscrip This is the week of weeks in The Pipneer’s $4,000 Salesmanship club. Next Saturday night marks the close of the first period—the most important time of the entire race. Those who have a nambition to own a touring car will not lose a single minute frond now until Saturday night. Subscriptions mean WIN or LOSE this weck and are worth more in eredit value than they ever will be again. Special Cash Prizes Saturday night and some one will win the spe cash prizes of $50 an i strict No. 1 and District No. 2 for a iittle determined work during the next few days. That some one may just as well be you. Standings Changed A glance at the credit totals today proves that ciub members are put- ting more enthusiasm into the work than has hitheito been manifested. It is well that they realize that the critical point of this campaign has been reached. Not to do your best this week, Club Members, is to de- liberately turn your back on the {ure was reported at 40 degrees, greatest opporiunity that may ever come to you. This week—to a large extent—will detewnine the BIG winners. Those who wish to shive in the melon cut- NEXT SATURDAY EVENING WILL MARK CLOSE IN BIG SALESMANSHIP CLUB Every Club Member Urged to Take Advantage of the Big Cred- tions During Present 'Week— Credits Go Down After Saturday. ting October 29 will do their level best between now aid October 8. The most brilliant efforts shown at any time since The scription drive started have become manifest in the past few days. High waves of determination are gripping aspirants for the big touring car, and credits in increasing volume are pouring in to the campaign depart- ment. It is evident that club members are determined to win or lose now. The enthusiasm of the club mem- bers has spread to their friends and acquaintances. In many sections of the city and surrounding territory a great amount of neighborhood pride is showing itself and great ef- forts are heing put forth to have one of the biggest prizes won by the favorite representative in cach com- munity. Many club members, in call- ing at this office, are expressing new determination to do their level best during this important period. Letters from suburban members and their :fl'ien(]s are filled with the same sort jof enthusiasm, which taken to- [ gether makes one believe the remain- | der of the race will be more spirited lan(l exceedingly close. The longer you delay in getting foll swing, the less (Contined on Pago 6) into Pioneer's sub-| .. SWIFT. & €0. TO STAGE LAMB DEMONSTRATIONS To prove that lamb is a good food when properly prepared and is a com- paratively low cost item of the house- hold menu, the packing house of Swift & Co. will put on demonstra- tions and displays at their branch houses in St. Paul, Minneapolis, L luth, Brainerd and Bemidji; and Grand Forks; As 5 and Appleton, in Wisconsin, and Ish- peming and Escanaba in Michigan. Lamb is healthful, s Philip A. Anderson, of the animal husbandry division of the University of Minne- sota. Fewer lambs are condemned by government inspection than any other class of animals. Lamb contains less water and more fat with an equal amount of 'digestible protein than| beef. Professor Anderson says that lamb can be produced cheaply under prevailing prices, and should be an at- tractive enterprise for the farmers, Food and cookery specialis at University farm say that much can be done by the housewife in improv- ing the flavor of lamb, by removing the thin outer skin, commonly known to the meat trade as “fell,” or having her dealer do it for her. FREE-FOR-ALL CONTEST FOR LOCAL AD WRITERS Twenty Cash Prizes Offered for Best Ads for Firms on Page Advertisement Scribes of all kinds are now of- fered an opportunity to win from one to twenty cash pi s at $1 _uuch for the best advertisements written relative to the business of each firm whose name is printed on an- other page of this issuey, together awith -an illustration, pertaining to their business. The short, snappy advertisements will win. The one which is considered the best for each firm will be given $1. Every participant in the contest has a chance to win one or all the prizes, and no one is barred. Contestants are to write their ad- vertisements on one sheet of paper and their name and addr on an- other, so that the judges will not know who wrote the ad. When the winners are picked, the judges will then refer to the duplicate numbers and give credit where it is due. After the contest closes, the ad- vertisements and the names of the winners will be published in the s of the pagd advertisement appears .in this issue. Adver- tisements are to be mailed to the Contest Editor at The Pioncer of- fice or handed to him dircct, not later than October 12. DR. HERMES APPOINTED AMBASSADOR TO U. S. (By Urited Press) Berlin, Oct. 3.—Dr. Hermes, Ger- man food minister, will be appointed ambagsader to Washington, it was definitely stated in the majority so- cialist circles today. His early resig- nation from the cabinet is expected. Considerable conflicting support and opposition has been aroustd by the announcement. Dr. Hermes is a member of the Centrist party and one of the few prominent Germans, it is said, who are acceptable at Washington on FAMINE RELIEF WEEK BEGINS IN MINNESOTA Farmers of State Open Fight in War as Volunteers Against Famine Minnesola farmers today began their fight as volunteers in Ame war against famine and plague in southern Russia and Armenia. “Famine Relief Week,” proclaimed by Governor J. A. O. Preus to call the attention of the whole state to the plight of 500,000 people facing star- vation in Asia Minor and the Cau- casus, began today. Practically every country elevator in the state is enlisted to help in col- leeting 147,000 bushels of corn and wheat as Minnesota's contribution to the Near Kast, according to a staie- ment issued by J. M. Davies, state di- rector for the Near East relief, and N. J. Holmberg, commissioner of agri- culture. Mr. Holmberg is chairman of a special agricultural committee formed to direet the grain campaign. The Near East relief has uppm}:ml to the grain farmers of the United States to give 5,000,000 bushels to save the lives of women and children in the famine zones Minnesota's share has been set at 147 cars of corn and wheat. Farmers in 68 leading grain raising counties have been ask- ed to give a few bushels apicee, turn- ing the gift over to their local ele- vator when they haul in their loads for sale. Committees of far ;n!d newspaperm are being formed in each county to help gather the grain. Elevators will receive the gifts, store them until a carload is collected or until the paign ls, and Lh«‘-n ship the grain to mills where it will be turned into food under direction of the Near East relief. Power on the Other. Press) United London, October 3.—The approach of the date set for the disarmament conference, at Washington finds the European powers which have been invited, and oth whq have not, busy today arranging the personnel of their delegations and preparing suggestions for agenda, In England, the critical Trish situ- tion and unemployment are absorb- ing the entire time of the prime min- jster and of members of his cabinct who are likely to represent Britain at Washington on November 10. “Conversations” are being held how- and the foreign office is co- ting with the British naval and military cxverts in the preparation of armament facts and figures. It is believed here that Lloyd George will be unable to go to Washington for the start of the conference. France is rushing its preparations. The government is discussing agenda. Premier Briand will ask a vote of confidence on October 18 for his pro- posed trip to the United States. The French delegation has been virtually sclected, although Briand’s critics insist that he will himself be unable (By valuahle |81 r war records. He is wealthy, ks English, and, as several news papers put it, has a sensible wife, to attend. A political erisis here i predicted for early November, LUMBER HARKET SHOWS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT Production Is Increasing, but as Yet Does Not Equal Vclume of Orders — Buying has been sufficiently strong, says the weekly lumber market re- port from the American Lumber- man, Chicago, to affect materially the ituation with the result that sale southern pine prices have advanced several dollars a thousand feet and these advances have been well maintained. Telegraphic ad- vices from the Pacific coast state that prices on the upper grades of fir are advancing rapidly and flat grain stock is almost unprocurable. A significant development of the market is the increase in the pur- cha of hemlock in the north, North Carolina pine on the Atlantic coast and white pine from the northern dis trict. In other words, soft woods, which, on the whole, have been some- what higher in price than southern pine, are now in demand because southern pine prices have advanced to equal them. Also stocks of south- ern pine are badly broken and buy- ers are finding great difficulty in get- ting all their requirements filled, thus forcing them to turn their at- tention to other producing regions. Production is increasing, but the increase as yet has not been sufficient ito equal the increase in the volume of orders. These orders are almost wholly for immediate shipment and comparatively little speculative buy- ing is being done. Further stri ng the genéral improvement in all divi- sions of the lumber market is the fact terially greater and pr though they have not advanced to any extent, Soft woods are used prims home building; hardwoods ar 1 primarily by industrial concerns. Thus the augmented pure es in all divi- sions of the lumber industry reflect the general improvement in business conditions throughout the United S [ States. CUMMINS FORECASTS CHANGE IN RAIL BILL (By United Press) Washington, D. C., Oct. 3.—Con- gress must cither put a few changes into the Esch-Cummins bill or admit its failure and reyeal it, Senator Cummins of lowa declared today. Complete reshaping of the great rail- road policies probably will take place next session of congress as the re- sult of the threatened strike of rail- road employees and many attacks on the present law, Senator Cummi jomt autho rof the measure, fore- cast today. The demand for active strike legis- lation will be received whether the strike now threatened occurs or not, it is believed. Senator Cummins indi- cated that provisions penalizing rail- roads or othe defying the railrvoad labor board, limitation of the inter- state commerce commission’s control of rate making and the repeal of the government’s guarantee to the roads will be sought when congress takes up the railroad relief bill. " The meeting of the Philo- mathian club for the fall scason will be held this evening at the residence of Rev. L. P. Warford. The course of study for the season will be along industrial lines and for this evening the subject is coal and iron, their sources, production and uses. The subject will be opened by C. L. Isted and the discussion taken by J. €. Me Ghee. EUROPEAN POWERS BUSY ARRANGING PERSONNEL OF DELEGATIONS TO DISARMAMENT CONFERENCE Europe’s Chief Dispute at Conference Promises to Be Between Advocates of Land Armament on One Hand and Naval 1 ltaly is looking forward to the Washington conference with gratifi cation, for disarmament by all the powers would be particularly pleas- ing to the financially “hard up” gov- ernment. It felt here that Italy is closely in touch with the views of President Harding on disarmament. Belgium, although not formally invited as yet, has chosen a delega- tion of five, and is discussing the agenda of the conference. At Geneva, the League of Na- tions assembly regards the Washing- ton conference as having put it on the shelf, as far as disarmament is concerned. None of the powers can agree to anything the League may propose until they find out what is to be done at Washington. Despite this, somg enthusiasts are going ahead with the League’s plans. The chief dispute at the confer- ence, as far as Europe is concerned, promises to be between advocates of land armaments’ on the one hand and naval power on the other. France and Britain seem certain to come to grips over this question, France insisting’ on a large standing army, and England being unwilling Mo relinquish the freedom of the gons as maintained by the British navy. WEIRD STORIES that the demand for hardwoods is ma- | s are firm, |i DEVELOP FROM HESLIN MURDER William Hightower Faces Trial Charged With Kidnapping and Murdering Priest STORY IS SAID TO BE . WILDEST OF FICTION Hightower Was Arrested Soon After He Led Authorities to Crude Grave Redwood City, Cal, Oct. 3.— William Hightow baker, dreamer, and man of mystery, went to trial to- day, charged with . kidnaping and murder of the Rev. Father Patrick Heslin, pr of the parish of'Cnlmu, on the outskirts of San Francisco. The t was expected to bring to light a story which would read like the wildest of fiction—like the most sensational of the old fashioned yel- low-backed novels. It was cxpected to run the gamut from brutal crime to the story of an idealist, worshiping a beautiful girl whom he never saw and whom he re- fused ever to see. Father Heslin was kidnaped by a “forcigner,” who called one foggy night at the parish house in Colma 1 asked him to “minister to a dy- friend.”” He was last seen alive driving away in the mist in an auto- mobile with dimmed lights. Two weeks later, when hopes of finding him had all but vanished, Hightower came to a newspaper of- fice and offered to lead a party to the last resting place of Father Heslin. Newspaper men and police fol- lowed Hightower to the cliffs of Cala- da Beaeh, on the coast 30 miles from San Francisco. There they opened a rude grave in a ledge on the side of the enffs and dragged out the crum- pled body of the loved padre. The body was still dressed in its clerical robe of black; and on it was found in a velvet case, the bread and wine for the last sacrament; a silver disk bearing the image of Christ and the Blessed Virgin. “Ilow did you know where this grave was located,” Hightower imme- diately was asked. His reply was a story comparable in weirdness to the crime with which he is charged. A drunken Greek, he said, had call- ed upon a woman of the night life— Dolly Mason—showed her a gun and told her: “That gun has killed a man and he is buried. But he isn’t alone. A man always frying flapjacks sits watching his grave.” Officers looked up and there, not h0 feet away was the sign familiar throughout the West—the picture of an old miner frying flapjacks over a little fire. Hightower’s story was too weird for officers to believe. He knew too much. “Dolly Mason” could not he found. That is, they could not find the right Dolly Mason. For on Mason, Taylor and the other streets of San Francisco’s primrose way “Dolly Mason"" is a name as popular as John Smith in the telephone directory. Hightower was arrested in less than 24 hours after Father Ieslin's body was found. He continued to tell weird stories, but he never confessed. V’l'lzt‘n‘ he appealed to his “Dream Girl.” She proved to be Peggy Curtis lru(:, playwright of Sacramento. He admitted he had never seen her, but he gave out his correspondence with her. He !|||(! seen her picture, taken her as his ideal of womanhood and carried on with her a correspondence which startled the West with his phil- osophy, its power and its sparkling humor Peggy True called to see him—but (Continued on Page 6) i Stio i — I LUTHERAN MEN’S AID TO ! MEET TOMORROW EVENING The Men's Aid of the Nymore Free Lutheran church will meet at the home of Ole Paulson tomorrow eve- ning at 8 o’clock. A very interesting program is arranged and yefreshe ments will be served. SINN FEIN TO DEMAND RELEASE OF PRISONERS . ‘Dublin, Oct. 3.—Release of 4,000 interned Sinn Fein captured and im< prisoned by crown forces during thd fighting in Treland since the 1916 re« bellion will be demanded by Arthur Griffith in the name of the Irish re- public as a preliminary condition to peace, it was understood today. Tha Sinn Fein delegation is to meet hero on the night of October 10, e BABE RUTH HITS 59 : HOMERS THIS SEASON 14 iRl @ (By United Press) _New York, Oct. 3.—Babe Ruth hit his fifty-ninth and last home run of the regular season, giving New York a 7 to 6 victory over the Red Sox in the finale, -