Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 19, 1918, Page 1

ALL YOU NEED IS A HEART AND A DOLLAR; ANSW BEMIDJI DAILY e VOLUME XVI. NO. 308 COMMITTEEOF |ialian Ruler ORGANIZATION | AlsoInParis: OFPOTATOMEN| Arrives Today HOLD MEETING Take Important Action Toward Permanent Association; Delegates Named GROWERS WILL MEET IN ° MIDDLE OF DECEMBER Po;rmn.nent Organization Will " .Then Be Effected; Com- mittees Are Chosen The newly organized Potato Grow- crs association of south Beltrami county will hold a meeting about the middle of February, as decided at the first meeting of the committee of the temporary association, organized a few days ago in Bemidji by potato growers of this vicinity. The meeting was presided over by President Rako, acting in a tempo- rary capacity, and in the absence of Secretary - Arnold, A. W. Aamodt acted. Remarks were made on the organ- ization ‘and future of the association. in which Mr.. Rako, Mr. Aamodt, "H. M. Clark and E. H. Winter took part, those present being much 1n}erested. * Committees Named. R An arrangement committee was named comprising- E. H. Winter, A. W. Aamodt and H. M, Clark. A committee on-constitution and by-laws was named, with E. H. Win- ter, A. W. Aamodt and H. M. Clark as members. A finance committee was also ap- pointed” with Henry Legler, B. M. Armstrong and Charles Carter as members. A standardization and pure seed committee was another named, its personnel being E. K. Anderson, Nels Wjllet and -George Miller. Delegates ‘Apnointed. It’ was voted to appoint delegates from ‘' the northern tier of town- ships in Hubbard, the Red Lake Indian reservation and the forty-two townships in the southern part of Beltrami. The following were named: . Indian Reservation. Rpservatlon——flarry Moore. Hubbard County. Helga—H. R. Gillett. Farden—John Burke. Rockwood—Max Lubeck. Fern—L. E. Hanson. Py South Beltrami. Afaska2Frank ‘Stout. Battle~D, A. Dahlman. Bemidji-~E." K. Anderson. Birch—H. W. ‘Alsop. Birch Island—E. B. Jones. Blackduck—Aug. Seaderbursg. Brook Lake—G@G. F. Oberst. ‘Buzzle—Sam Jallen. Cormant—J. W. Skinner. Durand—C. W. Clark. ‘Eckles—M. A. Rognlien. Eland—Hans Dahlberg. Frohn—A. W. Hoskins.” _ Grant Valley—George Miller. Hagali—Knute Strand. Hornet—Sam Ellis. Jones—P. J. Millbach. By Henry Wood (United Press Correspondent.) Paris, Dec. 19.—King Victor Emanuel of Italy, Queen Elena, Crown Prince Humbert, Premier Or- lando, Foreign Minister Sonnio and other ministers arrived in Paris this afternoon at 3:10 o'clock. They were greeted by the French cabinet, headed by Premier Clemenceau. . President Wilson and the king will exchange visits this afternoon, HUN RULE INDORSED. By Frank J. Taylor (United Press Correspondent.) Berlin. Dec. 17.—(night)—The Ebert-Haaze coalition government has received the indorsement of the National Soldiers’ council by a un- animous vote. The council accorded the present government absolute con- trol over civilian affairs, but reserved supervision of the army. $ BEMIDJI HOTOR CORPS O DRILL THIS EVENING The regular..weekly drill of the Bemidji motor corps will be held this evening at 8 o’clock in the City hall and it is desired.that alt be present. Lieut. Foucault will again drill the members and at the close will take the-entire squad through the setting up exercises. BT B. A C. CLUB MEETING. Members of the B. A. C. club will nmeet in the church basement of the Preshyterian church tomorrow even- ing at /7:30 o’clock and all members of the club are urged to be present. There will be the regular business meeting and drill, QUARTERLY CONFERENCE. , District Superintendent J. C. Craig will preach tonight at 8 o’clock at the Methodist church and afteyward ¢on- duct the quarterly conference. Kelliher—Wm. Lennon. Konig—Henry Pilse. Lammers—B. E. Tweten. Langor—Ed. Nystrom. Liberty—A. P. Blom. Maple Ridge—F. V. Gardener. Moose Lake—H. Neuman. Nebish—F. S. Porter. Northern—Frank Jegnon. 0O’Brien—J. L. Higgins. Porte Hope—Chas. Krahm. Quiring—Fred Messerschmidt. Red Lake—Henry Breckner. Roosevelt- m. Winger. Shooks—A. A. Metzinger. Shotley—Christ Espe. Sugar Bush—E. C. Bergh. Summit-—Chas. Olson. Taylor—Jesse Smith. Turtle River—G. 1. Goodmanson. Turtle Lake—Hans Neilson. Uunorganized 146-31-—Alfred Rog- holt. Waskish—Pete Sarff. Woodrow—Peter Krogseng. The interest manifest by those at the meeting was intense and deter- mination to make this the banner notato center of the state was the keynote. i EPISCOPAL MINISTER HAPPY IN THOUGHT OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL ' In giving an account of the annual meeting of the Baptist church con- gregation, it was chronicled that Dr. E. R. Pope of Minneapolis, super- intendent of state missions, read a letter from the commander of an aviation squadron in France to Rev. Thomas Broomfield of Portland, Ore., a former pastor of the Baptist church in Bemidji, telling of the death of his son, Lieut. Hugh Broomfield, who was bantized in the Bemidji church ‘when his father was pastdr here. The commandant said a priest read the Episcopal service over the dead aviator, whotwas the son of a Bap- tist minister, and spoke of the act in the highest terms, showing the com- mon ground of all creeds on the crimson fields of battle. Father Philippe of the Catholic chur¢h of Bemidji took exception to the inciflent as narrated from the letter and so stated, in a published statement, questioning its authen- ticity. Anent the story and the exception taken, Rev. George Backhurst, pastor of the Bemidji Episcopal church, ex- presses himself as follows: “It ought not to be a difficult matter to obtain the name of the priest who read the Episcopal burial service over the son of a Baptist minister. The mere statement that the priest used the Episcopal service, shows that the act was a little out of the ordinary, which would not be o ! 5 the case had he been a priest of the English or the Episcopal chureh. “Such a fraternal and kindly act i sliould not surprise us., There have been many such during this terri- ble war. For instance, one has read of a Jewish Rabbi holding a crucifix before the eyes of a dying soldier, and a Roman Catholic pastor in France placing his church and altar at the service of an Episcopal chap- lain. ““As to Father Philippe’s statement that ‘Some Episcopal ministers like i to call themselves priest while others don’t,” I would say that not all Epis- copal clergy ARE priests. Some are bishops and others are deacons. Therefore, it would not be correct for all to call themselves priests. The preface to the ordinal in the Prayer Book says that ‘from the Apostles’ time, there have been these orders of ministers in Christ’s church, bishops, priests and deacons.” And when, in the Episcopal church a deacon is ordained priest, the bishop says ‘Receive the Holy Ghost.for the office and work of a priest in the church of God,’ ete. . “But, personally, as a priest who loves to be called a minister, I am happy in knowing that the son of a Baptist minister received a reverent burial with the aid of an ancient ritual and a godly man. “GEO. BACKHURST."” BEMIDJI, MINN., THURSDAY EVENING 19, 1918 /i COULDNT YOU HELP SALVATION ARMY BRING CHRISTMAS TO HOMES? If you were a young girl and a member of a family of nine, with your father unable to work on ac- count of sickness, and you were the only one of the family large enough to work and was struggling in a manufacturing plant in a brave at- tempt to provide food for little broth- ers and sisters, sick father and the wouldn’t you be i, faithful mother, grateful 'if ‘generous persons more fortunate could bring a ray of sun- shine into the stricken home on a Christmas day, that Santa Claus would not become a vauge being? Wouldn't you? That is one of the problems that is confronting the Salvation Army of Bemidji in its efforts to brighten the homes of twenty-four families to whom the coming of Christmas seems like a hollow mockery. That is why the Salvation Army has its Christmas kettle in the busi- ness district, that the gloom for these may be dispelled for the Day of Days. Couldn’t you at least help in this work? Couldn’t you at least help your bit? Your Christmas would seem brighter, knowing that you had helped make a shadowed home and its children realizé that the coming of Christ held something for all. LIEUT. BARKER COMES ON CHRISTMAS LEAVE Lieut. Earle Barker, chief execu- tive officer of the bhattleship Massa- chusetts. will be home in Bemidji on Sunday to spend the Christmas week with his family and host of friends. Lieut. Barker led his division from Bemidji to the sea the next day after the call of the government for first line -defense upon the declaration that a state of war existed between Germany and America, and he has since been on duty, having been home on a brief leave once since entering the service. MANY TEACHERS WILL SPEND XMAS AT HOME Most of the teachers in the Bemidji public schools will leave this week for their homes to spend Christmas, while others will visit friends during the hotiday week. The following are among those who will leave this week. Misses Harriet Sager, Glen- coe; Mabel Norman, Blue Earth; Lurlina Gutzler, Waterville; Erma White Minneapolis; Edna Fauller, Minneapolis; Anna Northrup, Willow River; Pearl Malmberg, Atwater; Alma Sandahl, Rice Lake, Wis,; Gertrude McLean, Minneapolis; Anna Hoag, Minneapolis; Cora Heilig, Mi- laca; Ruth Moe, Superior, Wis,; Eunice Milavets, Ashland, Wis.; Julia Wrolstad, Rosholt, Wis.; Min- nie Erickson, Red Wing; Sarah Mit- chell, Carbondale, Ill.; Valdina 8k- jeveland, Hanley Falls; Cecile Barn- well, Albia; Ia.; A. Sullivan, Wash- burn, Wis. OLD POSTAL RATES WILL BE BACK AGAIN FIRST OF JULY On July 1, next, the law increasing letter postage from two to three cents will be repealed, and the old pre-war postage rates will become effective, which will decrease the national re- venues about $50,060,000. Optimistic Thought. He who rules a raler is himself the ruler. 7 vz Universal Membership Means More Than Money ; s s RedGrossRoll ‘Call Showing Fine Support The Christmas roll call of the outh Beltrami county chapter of the American Red Cross is showing splendid results, indicating that the people of Bemidji are still heart and soul in the spirit of seeing through the splendid work of the Red Cross in the great war, which has ceased by the armistice. Bemidji is showing her loyalty in the great drive by liberal support in renewal of memberships and of ioin- ing in answering the call, and it costs only a dollar in either instance. If the Red Cross magazine is desired for a year, another dollar is needed. Over seven hundred in Bemidji have thus far answered -the call for 1919 merqbership, either renewals or as new members, and there are yet three days to hear from. Se\(eral groups of employes have signified their intention to add their names to the roll of members, while branch chapters are certain to send in newj memberships and renewals of mem- bership. There is yet much to do for the Red Cross in Europe and in the United States. When our boys re- turn it will be a great work on the part of the Red Cross to take part in looking after their interests and those of their families. There is much hospital work in the war stric- ken countries. As the American armies of occupation bring peace to the chaotic nations so folows the Red Cross in its field of humanity and succor. It needs only a heart and a dollar to aid in this gigantic task. The war is over and the sooner conditions are again settled the sooner will the world smile in gladness. WILSON AND PREMIER IN CLOSE CONFERENCE By Robert J. Bender.) (United Press Correspondent.) Paris, Dec. 19.—President Wilson and Premier Clemenceau commenced an important conference at Murat palage this morning. It is believed a closer understanding between France and the United States regarding the details of peace will be reached. The president later today is to return Marshal Foch’s call. MORE TEACHERS SOUGHT St. Paul, Dec. 19.—A serious shortage of teachers exists generally and the United States employment service has inaugurated a nation- wide retruiting-campaign, according to word received by State Director Hugo V. Koch from the professional department at Chicago. A survey of Minnesota will be made by Director Koch to determine the supply. There are positions awaiting rural, city grade, high school teachers and high school principals, college and university professors. Applications for temporary registration may be made at the Federal Employment Service, 1620 Pioneer building. - ER RED GR'OSS CHRISTMAS Historical Society PIONE FORTY { { S n 3 . wi= Y CHRISTMAS BURGLARY AT GIVEN HARDWARE; LOOKS LIKE BOYS' WORK What appears to have been the work of boys, or, perhaps assisted by one larger, was a burglary committed last night at the hardware store of Gjven Bros., on Minnesota avenue. The only things missing are several sets of erectors, used by children to put together while at play and one pocket knife. Entrance was made early in the evening by forcing a door- of the warehouse adjoining the rear of the store. A large augur’ 'was then used by which holes were bored through the connecting door to the store, making an aperture only a few inches square. Through this an arm, if long enough, could be thrust and a bolt unfastened inside. The stoldn arti- cles were in the front display win- dow and had evidently attracted the attention of juveniles. Skates near- by were untouched as were also other articles of play for children. The discovery was made between 7 and 8 o’'clock by Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Given, who stopped at the store for stamp’s prior to attending a motion picture show. STREET FIGHTING IS REPORTED IN DANZIG (By United Press.) Copenhagen, Dec. 19—=8treet fight- ing is reported at Danzig. Military and naval prisons there are reported to have been opened. -FIVE CENTS BUSINESS MEN ARE IN FAVOR FURTHER TEST WATER SYSTEM So [Express Sentiments at Weekly Noon Day Luncheon’ Commercial Club GENERAL ADMISSION NO AID EXTENDED COUNCIL Postmaster Ritchie Promises Better Service; North Min- nesota Editors Coming The regular weekly mnoon-day luncheon of the Commercial club, Wednesday noon, held much of in- terest to the business interests of the city and its citizens in general, for several matters were broached and openly and frankly discussed. Perhaps as momentous a topic that came up was the waterworks ques- tion confronting the city and the au- thorization of a bond issue at a special election December 21. Opin- ions offered favored the further in- vestigation of the improvement for {ncreasing the capacity of the present system, and it also seemed to be the general sentiment to retain the well system in preference to a filter sys- tem, with its source in Lake Irving. It was asserted that the well pipe did not reach far down in the screens to secure the water flowing into the vells, that the pipe reached only to the top of the screens, preventing the pipe from getting a good hold on the supply. Little Co-overation. Mayor Vandersluis was present and he spoke, stating that he and the city council bad been practically ig- nored by the citizens of the city for a year, that hardly anyone had ad- dressed the council on the subject of water although repeatedly invited to, thut no offers of help nor suggestions had been received and that the coun- cil had done what it considered proper for the people of Bemidji, with the objections coming at the last minute. Various citizens interested and present admitted they had not offered anything and the general sentiment was one of apology for having been remiss in lending a hand in the solu- tion of the vexatious problem. Postal Servigs Target. Bemidji's postal *service,- long a target for severe critieism; was an- other matter that” came hefore the business men. Several related their experlences with the service, not flattering to say the least, but Post- master Ritchie, who was present, told of the addition of another clerk to the office force and expressed his be- lief the service would be hnprovaa in the future. Editors Are Coming. The Northern Minnesota Editoral association will in all probability meet in Bemidjl during its summer session and a committee of the Com- mercial club was named to formally (Continued on page four) VITAL MATTERS CHIPPEWAS In the present session of the na- tional congress will come up some matters that are of vital importance to the Chippewa Indians of the state of Minnesota, according to John Morrison, Jr., president of the Chip- pewa Indian association of the state, they being the idea of Mr. Morrison, and seem like to have much merit. For about four years, there has been in existence what might be termed a “competency committee,” appointed by the national commission of Indian affairs, whose duty it has been to visit reservations and ascer- tain the qualifications of Indians for conducting their own affairs and citi- zenship. A few reservations have been visited but it is held it will be several vears before the committee reaches Red Lake and reservations in the state. It is the idea to have the district court judges empowered to examine into the qualifications of Indians de- siring citizenship, and if found cap- able confer upon them the rights of others who are citizens. Attention is called to the fact that a district judge has the power to confer citi- zenship on aliens who have been in the country but a few years and President Morrison is of the belief that the Indians of a higher order of intelligence are as capable as are the aliens who have been residents of this country only a short time. It is also noted that the large In- | dian schools and colleges and the! | ki 0~ CONCERNING T0 BE DISCUSSED education afforded them in grade schools have made thousands into in- telligent and well worth men and young men, while the girls and many of their elders are as talented and as capable in every direction as others, and are entitled to rank with their sex in the United States. A point at stake was when the army was mobolized thousands of alienr draftees were made full citi- zens by the issuance of an order and simple ceremony, while the Indians in the service, it is stated, did not come under that rule. Another important matter to be brought up is that of segregation of the tribal funds of the Minnesota Chippewas, also in relation to the granting of citizenship. It is, that should an Indian be able to _convince a district judge of his qualifications for citizenship he would be entitled to his allotment of the fund and thereafter disclaim any further rights of benefits under the govern- ment. This, it is also believed would have a tendency for the Indians to study and work diligently to attain this desire. Of course the “old timers” would still stay in their present status, but with the coming of years, there would be a gradual amalgation on the part of the Indians with their broth- ers and government reservations would cease to exist, and the Indians take their places as full American citizens, energetic and progressive. MEREISS %