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.& MEMBER UNITED PRESS The Pioneer is a member of the United Press. Today's world's news today. VOLUME XII.. NO. 225 OBJECT IS O SECURE and Undeveloped _____ Whether members of the Bemidji association desire to endorse a 'plan Whereby the Minnesota members'in congress will be asked to use their utmost endeavors to secure the en forcement of the agreement of 18&9, made by the government of the Unit ed States with the Chippewa Indians, will, in all probability, be decided at the regular meeting of the civie^ Or ganization which will follow the fcoon luncheon tomorrow The proposition, presented tPf,tip-e association several weeks ago" has been attracting much attention and a special committee has made an in vestigation. Indians on both sidesVof the matter "being interviewed '"r Indians Cede Trust. By the terms of the agreemen&jflie Chippewas ceded to the United States in trust all of their lands embraced within ten reservations of Minnesota, xcept sufficient land on the ed _*ake and. White Earth reservations to make allotments to the Indians residing thereon, or 'that might *a removed-to fheiWhlte^Earth reserva tion, and with a further reservation of sufficient laud to allot-the Indiana residing, within the ceded -territory who desired to take their allotments on the land upon' which they were -then living.. Aereement Made. It was agreed that the pine timber -on the ceded lands was to be disposed of under the government's supervi sion and the ceded lands opened to homestead entry under the homestead laws, whieh would cover 200,000 -acres, the settlers to pay the Indians for the land at the rate of $1.25 per acre, and the net proceeds derived from the sale of timber and land to be placed ib the government treasury to the credit ot the Indians, the prin cipal to bear interest for 50 years, three-fourths of which should- be -paid annually to the Indians and the remaining fourth to be used annually for the exclusive use by the Indians for educational purposes. It is the contention of the Indians, who favor enforcement of the agree ment, that failure to do so has re sulted in thousands of acres of splen did agricultural land remaining idle and unproductive, and that a large percentage of the Indians at this time are capable of providing proper ly for themselves. Both Sides Will Speak. Speakers for both sides of the prop osition will "be present at the asso ciation tomorrow and the discussion 3s certain to be of interest. A guest of the asociation will be B. Lamson, former Beitrami coun ty deputy auditor and later secretary of the Bemidji Commercial club, since Te-organized as the Bemidji Civic and Commerce association Mr Lamson is now secretary of the Marshfleld, Wis Chamber of Commerce FARMERS INSIST ON GROUP BARGAINING Washington, Sept. 23 Agricul tural interests are organizing for a determined drive on congress for the passage of the Capper-Hersman bill, permitting collective bargaining by farmers This measure is the outgrowth of prosecution of milk producers and of threatened attacks on other groups of agriculturists, such as the raisin growers of California The national board of farm organ izations at a conference last week, de termined to canvass the membership of both houses to make it a political issue within all parties When the session started a few months ago the chief plank in the farmers' program was the repeal of the daylight saving law, which was done over the president's veto The authors of the pending bill are Senator Arthur Capper (rep of Kan sas and Representative S Hers man (dem of California. __*= -t BMlIDJI tv ASSN. W. WILL HEAR AT LUNCH ABWJT INDIAN CLAIM ^Enforcement of Agreement Made in 1889 Is Desired by the Chippewas jffftf/ SUPPO RT O MEMBERS /.]V Contention of Indians Is That Lands Ar Lying Idle u&ih&&___fe_ FRATERNITY MEETING LAST OF SEPTEMBER GROWS IN INTEREST Keynote of Get-Together Seems to Promotion of Real Americanism The meeting of representatives of many of the fraternities of Bemidji, at the mass meeting to be held in the evening of September 30, in the meet ing"rooms of the Moose lodge, which are in ,tbj Quarters occupied by the Bemidji association, promises to be largely attended and chock full of in terest in that its purpose is for or ganization of fraternities, formed for every purpose in the common cause o'f what might-be termed American, jytnv The Bemidji association has named W. L. Brooks, W. Z. Robinson and J. W. Smith as its representatives and the American Legion has chbseh H. Mayne Stanton, commander of the Ralph Gracie post Hal Huffman and T. C. Bailey to represent the legion. H. N. McKee will ^represent the Woodmen. It is stated the railroad unions are much interested, band members and other organizations and the speaker of the occasion will be Judge Stanton. Others wil also be heard and the out line of the proposition will be pre sented LIBERAL COMMISSIONERS. ("By United Press.) Jamestown, N. D., Sept. 23Stutts-' man county commissioners donated $5,000 to eatertain soldier boys at a home coming here tomorrow. Uni forms will be the tickets by which admission may be obtained to the three-day fair beginning today. At tractions included racing, airplane flights, baseball, boxing matches and other sports. ZUMBROTA FAIR OPENS. Zumbrota, Minn., Sept 23 The Goodhue county fair opened here to day. It will end Friday. Pair offi cials this year devoted particular at tention to prize hogs and cattle. SIGNIFICANT MOVE IN PRIME MATTER By Aamillo Cianfroa nited Press Correspondent.) Rome, Sept 23 The crisis faced by the Italian government at Fiume brought significant action today. A royal decree was issued postpon ing reopening of pariament until Saturday and calling a special session of the crown council for Thursdlay Reports from Triests said the whole escadrille of acceptance had left other forces to join the Poles forces at Fiume After D'Annunzio had addressed his troops Saturday, great enthusiasm was aroused and all his officers signed oath to remain ever faithful to the cause of Fiume. PERSHING AND MEN GIVE TO RED CROSS Washington, Sept 23 General Pershing's last days in France con* tained an incident which is disclosed in a report just reaching national headquarters of the American Red Cross from Paris It was a gift of 94,624.40 fanes, over 110,000 from General Pershing and the officers of his staff to the Red Cross to be de voted to some deserving work among mothers and children of France who suffered in the war. *^_i*fe___a_{ GET TODAY'S NEWS OUT OF TODAYS PAPER ADMIRAL GLEAVES TAKES COMMAND OF ASIATIC FLEET Scene on the aft deck of Admiral Glesves^&a'sslnp Jnst .ift*M lie had taKejfrOver the command or tne Asiatic fleet GIVEN FAVORS "PIONEER'* REPORT OF MARKETS R. X. Given, president of the Be midji Civic ft Commerce uuocxa tio-u favors publishing market quotations and commends The Pio neer for its enterprise in seouraiK the Stillwater reports. FIRST SOLDIERS'BONUS EXPECTED CHRISTMAS St. Paul, Minn., Sept. 23.Christ- mas holidays may bring the first pay ments of the soldiers' bonuses Worn the $20,000,000 fund voted by the legislature, according to predictions during a preliminary meeting of the bonus board. Governor Qurnquist has X*t BIG CAMPAIGN AGAINST GREAT WHITE PLAGUE (By United Press New York, Sept. 23.--.The great est campaign against tuberculosis in the history of the country, national in scope and to be carried out through 1,500 affiliated state and local societies, was announced today by the National Tuberculosis asso. elation. The association is counselled and directed by such leading medical and public health authorities as sir Wil liam Osier, Dr. David R. Lyman, Col. George Bushnell, Dr. Lawrence Brown, Dr. Alfred Mayer and Dr. Henry Barton Jacobs. The success of the campaign will insure the saving of thousands of lives that otherwise would be claimed by this disease during the coming year, according to estimates based on past experience of the association, the officials said Last year, tuberculosis caused the death of 150,000 persons in the coun try Strain of military service upon men and the exertions of war work on women are already beginning to become apparent In the development of tuberculosis among persons in whom the bacilli had long lain dor mant, it was said The loss to the United States in life and labor during the past year, it was estimated, was $500,000,000 from tuberculosis alone. Unless some thing is done this year it Is believed, the loss of life and labor value will be greater It is estimated that not less than 1,000,000 persons and probably more than 1,200,000 have tuberculosis in this country at present. S 00 ROAD ANNOUNCES 500 MILE EXTENSIONS (By United Press Montreal, Can Sept. 23 Exten sions of about 500 miles to the Soo railroad systems, principally in Min nesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin, totaling over $20,000,000, were an nounced today wXt *4^ ^rfcc ___&. J_^T_&-_ A___ "Vt^ait ^_a_.^*rf't' t BEMIDJI, MINN., TUESDAY EVENING, SEPT. 23, 1919 V"** to ac on th* soldiers' bonus hl aujM uieaBur*** passed iajto/jn toe- _____ session of the legislature, iu IB ex pected to affix his signature to the* enrolled bills today. Anticipating favorable action by the governor on the bonus bill, an or ganization meeting was had oy the administrative board made np ot State Auditor J. A. O. Prsus, State Treasurer Henry Rlnes and Adjt.* Gen. W. F. Rhinow. The latter was elected chairman and it was agreed to meet again early this week to adopt definite administratice plans. Treasurer Rines' statement that al though payments of bonuses will be gin as soon as possible, three months may elapse before disbursements can start, was agreed to by the other members Bonds must be sold office staffs organized and blank forms worked out and printed before any money can be paid to the benefiting soldiers it was explained. REX THEATRE OPENING. tWOUL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY. THIS WEEK Attractive Concrete and Brick i' Structure Rises Fine Opening Bill The Rrinkmans, managers and ow.ners of the new Rex theatre, which is nearing completion on west Third street, announce that the Rex will again be re-opened next Saturday niht and will be opened daily there after, work having progressed suffi ciently to permit this. The- opening production will be Mary Pick-ord in "The Hoodlum," esenled by her own company. It is lecture from her own stu- star as landing on Greighton street as a snob, converted into a style setter for her companions and a kindly hu matarian in the tenement district. It is put out under, the First National Exhibitors circuit', Chalie Chaplin will also be seen In one of his comedies, and the same bill will be shown on Sunday. The Rex is rapidly being completed it having been one of a group of buildings burned in the Third street fire. It is specially constructed for its purpose, of steel reinforced con crete and brick, interior to have tire proof maehine quarters and the en tire structure practically indestruct ible. The front is of dark, rough brick, panelled with harmonious col ored brick and is attractive in detail. It has a lobby that will be prettily decorated and the lighting will be a feature. Seating is all new and will be on a concrete floor incline. l-ELLEY FOUND GUILTY. A jury in the district court, late Monday, found James Kelley guilty on a charge of having sold liquor Il legally. The jury was out but a few minutes. Several north end county defend ants have started on their hearings for' alleged violation of the liquor laws. ATTEMPT MADE TO SLAY RUSS ADMIRAL (By United Press London, Sept. 23 A wireless dis patch from Moscow today recorded an attempt to assassinate Admiral Kol chak, head of the Omsk government A bomb was thrown into the guard room, killing six and injuring twelve soldiers The admiral escaped unin jured SENATE WILL PROBE STEEL STRIKE CAUSE: RESOLUTION PASSED Kenyon Asserts Big Strike Is Beginning: of In- dustrial War (By United Press.) Washington, Sept 23The senate passed Senator Kenyon's resolution for investigation of the steel strike. Kenyon asserted the strike is a fore runner of an Industrial war. Kenyon announced that E Gary, head of the United States steel corporation, will be the first witness. He is to be heard Thursday John Fitzpatrick, representative of the workers, also is to be called for that day, Kenyon said The Kenyon resolution is a senate resolution and does not require the concurrence of the house. PIONE WeatherHotel Markh settled, with increasing RIOTING BREAKS II? BUFFALO. Buffalo, N. Y., Sept. 23 Rioting, which broke out here during the night, broke out again during the early morning today in the steel strike. Michael F. Murphy, general mas ter mechanic of the Lackawanna Steel company, was seriously injured In a clash with strikers. Two arrests were made. During the night three riot calls were answered by police reserves, Many were injured. 16 MILLS. CLEVELAND. DOWN. Cleveland, O., Sept 23 Ot the twenty steel mills in Cleveland, six teen have closed, three are running crippled and one operating normally today. MOEE CONSTABULARY CALLED. Pittsburg, Sept. 23.Two addi tional troops of the Pennsylvania constabulary are en route to tbe stel plant region from the eastern part of the state, it was learned today. It is understood the police will be de trained at Greensburg and districts through the steel towns. ROBBER BAND TRAPPED: $234,000 LOOT TAKEN (By United Press Chicago, eSpt 23 Three Chica goans, acidentally trapped today con fessed to a robbery of $234,000 from the mails Officers recovered $93,- 620 of the loot and went in search of the remainder when the prisoners told where it was cached. -With the aid of postal clerks the men exchanged pouches at Whiting, Ind., last Thursday, taking the pouch containing the huge sum which was to meet the pay roll of the Standard Oil company of Indiana Nine men are held, three of whom are Leo and Walter Pilipkowski and John S WeJ ka. The police discovered Leo in a saloon and suspecting him of the rob bery found he had $20,000 on his per son. He confessed immediately BOOSTING POTATO CROP. By United Press Moorheadr Minn., Sept. 23 The potato industry will be given a big boost next spring through the erec tion this year of an $80,000 starch factory In connection with the pro posed plant officials said frozen and cut potatoes, heretofore a loss," can be disposed of. "PIONEER'S" CIRCULATION Largest circulation North Ceqtral Mi RIOTING BREAKS*ON PARTOFSTRIKERSIN EASTERNMILLFIELD SYMPATHIZERSJOIN (By United Press.) Government action in the steel workers' strike was sought today in a unanimously passed resolution, adopted by the senate. Senator Kenyon, who intro- duced the resolution, referred to the resolution as he first skirmish in an industrial war in the United States. The resolution provides for an inquiry by the senate labor committee to determine wheth er the situation warrants congressional action. Adoption of the lution followed the growth of strike disorders in Far- rell, Pa., and Buffalo, N. Y., in which two people were killed and eleven wounded last night and today. By Fred S. Ferguson. (United Press Correspondent.) Pittsburg, Pa., Sept. 23.Forces of organized labor and the United States Steel Corporation are still struggling for con- trol of America's great iron industry, as the nation-wide strike of the steel workers entered its second day. Following a night of scattered struggles between police and strikers, and of bloodshed in nearby towns, crowds of workmen were again blocking doors of the great mills in Pittsburg today. At Farrell, Pa., two men were killed and two wounded in disorders. Rioting broke out there again this morning. Police said eleven were wounded* At Newcastle, seven per- sons, including two women, were wounded. The Carnegie Steel company asserted the fighting at New- castle followed an attempt of strike sympathizers to break into the mill by tearing down the fences. Rioting also broke out in Youngstown and other smaller centers but in the Pittsburg district it was ominously quiet. From DuQuesne, Clairton, Homestead, Braddock and other points in the Pittsburg district, police reported men going to work as usual today. No disorder was reported in any of the towns today that is vital to both sides. Union leaders claim that more men will be put out of mills today than were out yesterday. Company officials assert that having overcome fear of organizers and of being classed as "scabs" many men who remained away yesterday would return to the mills today. iJfc 45c PER MONTH O- i ALL GOLF MEMBERS WILL PARTICIPATE IN HCHTEEN-HOLE MATCH A. P. White and B. W Laltm Are Named Captains La- dies Will Al so Pl ay The Bemidji Golf club has ar ranged a match game in which all members will participate. H. Baer, president of the club, has ap pointed A. P. White and B. W. Lakin as captains of tbe two teams, Game will be 18 holesmatch or hole play. Scoring will be according to the Nassau system. That is on* point for tbe winner of each nine holes and one point on total, thus making it possible for each two-some to win only three points Games to be played between now and the evening* of the fifth of October. The loosers to buy a dinner for the winner. Players will play in the order as given below and are requested to ar range and play their matches and turn the cards into Mr. Chapin as soon as possible A White, captain, O. W Chapin, S Lycan. Bacon, Dr. D. L. Stanton, S Erwin, Harold White, N E Given, A Youngren,- vV. Z. Robinson, Dr It Sanborn, Roy Dahlberg, George French, C. W. Vandersluis, Dr A. Garlock. Chas. Nangle, E Berman, Dr W. K. Dennison, Elwell, A. L. Moland er, A Palmer .S. Mitchell, W. Jewett, Koors, DrE ri ..larcum, Sheldon, R. H. Schumaker, O. H. Manaugh, J. Opsanl, Dr Palmer, Dr E. Richardson, Dr. L. A. Ward, Mrs B. W Lakin, Mrs. B. .Anderson, Mrs. M. Torrance, Mrs. W N. Bowser, Mrs. Ira Cool, Mrs Stanton. B. W Lakin, captain Ira Cool, H. Baer, A. J. McMillian, Dr North rop, Judge C. W. Stanton, Dr. E W Johnson, E. Denu, E. Carson, R. Given, George Kreatz, W N Bowser, Alex Shavitch, Judge A. Spooner, C. E. Battles, Burke, H. L. Huffman, Alex Doran, P. P. Eckstrum, N. Haukerup, E H. Jerrard, E. E. Kenifleld, A John son, F. W. Langdon, Stanton. W. Brooks, Torance, B. F. Anderson, Pegelow, A. G. Wedge, Dr E Smith, James Given Miss Donna Lycan, Mrs. O H. Manaugh, Mrs E Mar cum, Mrs. J. A. Youngren, Miss Claire. Nangle, Mrs Sanborn.