Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 24, 1919, Page 1

i ) J3z¥was in attendance at ¥ " standards in the real estate business|" ..'ing and handling real estate be estab- lished and fostered; that cooperation - sl feal éstate brokers in the state be T o e N —— ; | 5, | " _ciation. Ay g SATURDAY MEETING .and friendly relations between mem- “bers and in fixing uniform commis- . become members of the board. VOLUME XVII. NO. 70. . "BEMIDJI DAILY PIONE.R BEMIDJI, MINN., MONDAY —-TT-—————-——- 4 REAL ESTATE DEALERS OF COUNTY FORM - NEW BUREAU Aim to D’evelop Business Along - Higher Standards—Will En. . courage Farm Improvement. OFFICERS NAMED AT B AR Bill Providing That Land Brok- ers Must Secure State Li- cense is Favored. Having as its chief purpose for es- tablishment the development of the realestate busifless to a higher stand- ard, an organization to be known as the Beltrami County Real Estate Board was perfected here Saturday _aftemoon. embership in the board is open to any person in_ Beltrami county who deals in real estate. The purpose of the board, says the articles; of association, “shall be to bring together the reliable real estate dealers™ot Beliam comty” nlo ¢ FEDERAL AGENTS ARREST FOUR ON LIOUOR CHARGES “Spider” Gagnon in Jail—La Valley, Halvorson and Tour- venian are Others Taken. ter sports ure there for themn to enjoy. may be developed, confidence in land valnes as an investment advanced, T8 in their business of buying, sell- in county 'advertising campaigns, in exchange of business among its mem- sions, practices and customs be pro- moted that better farm improvements better financial conditions ‘be made|deem an arrest for violation of the and that the most successful methods | liquor laws necessary for the sake of of adyertising, office work and sales- |, itement that they visit the so-call- manshiip be di d and studied.” ‘ip e temns i dps ed soft drink establishment of Frank ¢ New Law Favored. B i P Spider) Gagnon, on Minnesota ave- Thé¢ new organization favors the ( 1t Ao nue where their desires are accom- roposed law now before the state for yesterday isl: " s medatingly fulfilled, egislature which would provide that afternoon Officers W. J. Johnson and ; required to secure a license. The|Charles Benson raided _Gagnon’s gropogition was submitted to the|place and arrested the owner and oard by C. E. Southwick, of Wells,}his bartender, Clarence LaValley, on secretary of the Minnesota Realty|charies of unlawfully having in their Owners and Dealers association, who|posscssion a pitcher (one pint) of ] the Saturday |whiskey. meeting. - The Beltrami board also Gagnon ~was arraigned before voted to affiliate with the state asso-|Judge H. A. Simons, United States E. H. Winters of Bemidji is| Commissioner, this afternoon, and a_member of the board of directors|waived examination. He was bound of the state organization. . over to the Fergus Falls term of fed- J. W. Wilcox was elected president | ora} court and was released on bonds of the Beltrami board of real estate|of $1,000. LaValey also waived ex- md, and F. B. Berman was selected | amination, was bound over to the be vice-president. P. R. Peterson |next term of federal court at Fergus was named treasurer and secretary.|Falls and released on bonds of $500. These officers will serve until the first To give a detailed account of Gag- annual meeting which will be held at| ;e arrests and convictions result- the %emldn Commercial Club rooms ing from the illegal sale of liquor on the afternoon of May 29. Al 14 oceupy too much space, but réal estate dealers in the county are in a brief w;ay it can be stated that frged. €o nttend thig moeting and to he is now under federal indictment; Dues : = % there is a state charge against him; he has occupied a cell for six months ir the Itasca county jail on a fed- eral charge and he gerved a term in the Beltrami county jail as a result of a state conviction. On each oc- casicn he has sworn steadfastly never to arain engage in the illegal sale of liquer. Szturday night Agents Benson and Johnson arrested Charles Tourvenian and John Halvorson as they were returning from Plummer with large suit cases filled with liquor. Each is accused of having introduced sev- en cuarts of whiskey into the ter- ritorv made dry by operation of the Indinn treaty of 1855. Date of their hearing has not been set. EXTENDS HEIPING HAND TO OUR BLIND SOLDIERS It would appear that whenever are to be five dollars a year. Of . Benefit to Pablic. “Our new board,” says Secretary Peterson, “favored the measure pro- viding that all real estate dealers be required to secure licenses because it will, if enacted, place our business on a professional plane in our state. It_will raise the ethical standard of business practice in real estate trans- actions and will make of the real estate brokers a definite professional class, subject to certain legal require- “ments responsible to the state and in which the public will have confi- dence.” ANNOUNCE PROGRAM =~ FOR BAND CONCERT WEDNESDAY NIGHT First Entertainment Under Di- rection of Oliver Riggs to Be Given at the Grand (By United Press.) Detroit, Mich.,, March 24 -—In- creasing numbers of blinded soldiers are finding employment in Detroit and other Michigan manufacturing planis through the success of Wil- liam D. Dresden, himself blind, in demonstrating his contention that the sightless person is nearly normal. Dresden is employed by the Com- munity Union, which seeks to se- cure employment for the handi- capped soldiers. to show manufac- turers that the blind can, with a littie training, do almost all factory work. -He has worked in a number of p'ants and shown amazing quick- ne: nd accuracy in manx branches of work. Herg are some of the things this blind man has worked at with suc- cess. Tuned and rehuilt pianos. made and sold candy. planted and cuiti- vated flowers and vezetables, raised chickens, engaged in carpentry work, cut corn and stacked it, plowed, played in an orcheira for several vears and can use a tvpewriter, play the piano, trombloie, ‘cello and has mastered many other accomplish- Bemidji music enthusiasts will be given their first opportunity to hear the Military band in concert under the direction of G. Oliver. Riggs, who recently assumed the leadership, at the Grand, Wednesday evening, the program having been announced. The concert will be given in connection with the regular show, the screen feature to be ‘“A Desert Wooing,” in which Enid Bennett, the Para- mount favorite, appears. Between the first and second shows the con- cert, lasting 45 minutes, will be giv- en. The program for the concert will be as follows: March—“U. S. Field Artillery” Sedessensrs s e Sousa Spanish Intermezzo—‘Pearl of Pyrenees” ... Frank Selection—*Going Up”—Hirsch One step—‘“Cleopatra” 5 — Tierney [} ure—‘‘From Dawn to Twilight” . .. ... Bennet . Reverie—‘“Romance of a Rose” = O’Connor | said. March—“Washington Grays” lack RS . Grafulla « “Star Spangled Banner” Y pe oo =N the knack of doing certain ing sight.” . ‘i PEACEFUL WARFARE IN THE FRENCH ALPS . ¥a 2 A snowbali fighi in the square at Chamonix between A merican doughboys on loave Chamonix, which is high in the French Alps, is the latest leave center provided for our fig! ] oot s i ‘EVENING, MARCH 24, 1919. » FORTY-FIVE CENTS PER MONTH o WILSON REQUESTS MONROE DOCTRINE ~BEININCLUDED IN “LEAGUE COVENANT (By A&ssociated Press) Paris, March 24.—An amendment to the League of Na- tions covenant covering the Monroe Doctrine as advocated by President Woodrow Wilson and Colonel House is expected to be presented at tonight’s session of the league commission. The proposed amendment would prevent any power from acquiring territory in the Western hemisphere *by conquest, purchase, treaty or otherwise without the consent of Ameri- cans. . FORM ALLIANCE WITH BOLSHEVIKI Berlin, March 23.—The report is correct that the new Hun- garian soviet republic has formed an alliance with the Russian Bolsheviki and has declared war on the entente. Budapest dis- patches announced today. Bolsheviki forces were reported to be moving into Hungary to aid the new government against French and other allied troops which are scattered throughout Tthe fatous winter resort. hting boys. All sorts of win “My Minnesota” May Be Made State’s Anthem Here’s “My Minnesota”—the song Rep. Hugh Leonard of Millville would have recognized as the state’s own anthem. A bill-before the legislature. would malke it compulsory that the song be sung in. -every public - and private school room of the state at least once & month. The bill already has passed the sen- ate. Julia M. Rogers, St. Paul, compos- ed the music while Captain L. Y. Len- hart, Lake City, built the three verses and chorus. Jt fol;ows: <=5 “My Minnesota” 'Tis the_land where sturdy fathers, First dwelt in huts of soil, To a house that grandly covers, In Peace from weary toil; “Where the jeweled lakes abounding, Have full harmony resounding, ’Mid fields and flowery plaines, To nature’s sweet"reirain. “Where the fertile fields maturing, Ore in deep rich mines, Where all nature is alluring, And joy and wealth combines. “Fields of virgin soil still spreading, A place for golden grain, WHere no tillers feet are treading, The wealth they dfilconmin. “Then why will you tarry longer, From this enchanting lure? Where the mind is broad and strong- er, For everything that’s pure. Where the earth is filled ‘with treas- ure, Around the happy home, Of all good things full measure, Inviting you to come. Chorus: “When the sun shines on your waters, The diamonds sparkle there, Where the loyal sons and daughters, Are first in peace and war. Oh! My dear old Minnesota, Where hearts are strong and true, My love grows fonder day by day When e’er I think of you.” SIXTEEN WOULD ACCEPT POSTMASTERSHIP HERE + Civjl service officials should have but little trouble in naming a suc- cessor to A. P. Ritchie, resigned, as Bemidji's postmaster, 16 having ap- plied for the necessary application forms. In addition to those who have secured the blanks there are several others who have publicly announced that they are applicants for the of- fice. The applications must be on file in the office of the Civil Service commission at Washington not later 'BIG YEAR FOR RED !was in Bemidji this morning. the country. General Gregory is commanding an army of 70,- 000 Bolsheviki and was reported in a Vienna dispatch today to have crossed the Dneister and entered Galacia. STATE OF WAR DECLARED. Copenhagen, March 24.—Detachments of Russian Bolshe- viki armies reported in Berlin dispatches to be marching to- ward Budapest to aid the new soviet republic established in Hungary. Dispatches said that a state of war has been de- clared on entepte and general mobilization ordered. * IMMEDIATE ACTION NOW NECESSARY. Paris, March 24.—Hungary'’s alliance with the Bolsheviki and the declaration of war against the allies renders neces- sary the occupation of strategic centers in Central Europe un- less peace is speedily signed. This belief prevailed here today, wl.' en leaders of the associated powers met to discuss the new crisis. ‘LAKE FISHERIES IS PRESENT OUTLOOK Industry, Backed by $12,000 Investment to be Conduct- ed On Larger Scale. Packed by an investment of at least $12,000 and provided with an equipment which has been greatly im- proved, the state fisheries at Redby will be conducted this season on a much larger scale than last year, and the output will be at least a quarter more than in 1918, according to ST A. Selvog, superintendent, who VICTORY POSTAGE STAMP NOW ON SALE AT BEMIDJI OFFICE Postn;aster Officiany Advised That Postage Rates Will CARNIVALATCARR LAKE BIG SUCCESS . Ligger and better than ever was the Carr Lake carnival given at the Carr Lake school Saturday evening,: ur;r erl ILhc ?uspsc?s of theltgac}\ell's. sch.ool board ani armers’ club of the . . con.munity. There was a large at- be Reduced July First. ten lance, including many Bemidji R people. The various boothy.flttrncted Although: it will not be sold unless many and were well patronized, es- requested, because of the shortage pecally the fortune tellers booth, of supply, the new Victory postgfq presided over by Miss Capitola Stew- stamp is now on sale at the Bemidji art of this city, assisted by Miss Sadie postoffice. The stamp is of three Garlner, costumed as gypsy girls. cent denomination; f‘OIOF, PU{PICG An interesting program was given as Size of design, 27-22" by 8-4 inch, follows: .the longer dimension beml{, horizon- Dialogue, “The Train to Mauro,” tal. The figure of Liberty Victorous, Mr:. Ed. Larson, Frederick Freese, With a background composed of the Theodore Fenske; Solo, Raymond flags of the five countries which were Hainah; Reading, Miss Ruth Benson; most.actively engaged'in the cause. olo, Lucy Trieder; Violin Solo, The figire of Liberty is helmeted, Ha'old Dahl; Reading, Robert Shaw; the upper part of the body is encased Solo, Myrtle Madson; Skim Milk in scale armor, and a flowing skirt Ba:d, clowns—Billie Schroeder, Wil- falls to the feet. The right hand liard She Everett Chambers, An- grasps a sword, the point of which drew Soper, LeRoy Peterson; Duet,|rests on the ground at the feet of the Muriel McGee, Raymohd Hannah and |figure; the left arm is partially ex- Sol,, Robert Shaw. tended, and the hand holds a balance Itepresentative A. E. Rako presid- |scale representing justice. ed Back of the figure appears the Am- D e erican flag; at the left are draped the British and Belgian flags, at the rightthe Italian and French flags. NEW ARCHBISHOP WILL !t BE INSTALLED TUESDAY | vins, S en 22 top, in a straight line of Roman St. Paul, March 24.—All utmnge-‘g’“lf::){:txl;ztt(’rkt 'ihé"fio’z'é:fif“’fi‘i‘,’:u‘,’y' 'Xfi"g’;nf%fl‘:fi;;“z}l“%‘;;‘ ",&g:;'esn";' bgmfe;xth the figure,lin a stn;xiight Iin:’: iy : A o oman Capitals, is the wor of clergy and laymen of the Qntholir :;;etr}‘ah(‘-n:i:dmp: -eacn jower.corney chu :thBl‘efl:u mg‘;i;l{r‘:r BIC&MI;’:“SS};‘Q’ A. P. Ritchie, postmaster, has been il be r’nsct Kt e ungion S iion éurly-”"'“""y advised that the old postage t and: at: 10 o'alock, the: - rates of two cents on letters and one n‘l’l’;"g:;‘zi‘:n“’;‘cré‘monv i begin nt|cent on postal cards will be restored Contoneaster acutifiolia is proving|the St. Paul Cathedral. Pontifical fmtg\_lly 1st. Thmh_llul p;qvlzded ff;'r an excellent hedge plant at the Mor-| higl, mass will be said. A public ’]" h e new rcl"e"“"o'd W ‘f" recel)i ris substation, according to the su-|peception will be tendered the new]|.’ ccame a law. rders for specia p % request envelopes bearing three cent Confident that the bill, now before the legislature, which will place state fishing activities under the supervi-|- sion of Carlos Avery, Minnesota's efficient state game and fish: commis- sioner, and which will make possible the continuance of the Redby enter- prise, will meet with approval, Sup- erintendent Selvog is completing ar- ranzements for the secason’s work. A new motor boat has been con- structed and it will be used in col- lecting fish. The hoat is 50 feet long, 11 feet wide and is partially covered by 2 cabin. It was built at a cost of approximately $2,500 and its use will matke it possible for the Redby fish- ery to increase its output by at least a quarter, which means that from 250,000 to 500,000 more pounds of fish will be available this year. The boat will have a regular schedule to the various parts of Red Lake to col- lect fish. The prices paid at the nar- rows or at the outlet will be the same as those paid at Redby. This service will permit Indians who could not benefit by the fisheries last year to do so during the new season. The same prices paid for fish dur- ing 1918 will prevail this season, two cents per pound being given f?r rough fish and seven cents for pike and white fish. The sales price will be the same, rought fish selling for 12 cents and the better grades for 14 cents. These prices include ex- press charges, all fish being shipped prepaid. A provision which may per- mit the shipping of rought fish to points outside the state, is being con- sidered by the legislature, according to John Morrison, of Red Lake, who has just returned from St. Paul. Mor- rison is enthusiastic over the Redby fisheries and believes that they are of much benefit. Ten to fifteen men will be em- ployed au the fisheries throughout the summer. 5 ® than ‘April 15. perintendent. arch bishop Wednesday night at the postage stamps will be taken at any auditorium. Eight bishops of the St. postoffice unless the party ordering By Henry Wood (United Press Staff Correspondent) Rheims, France, March 5. (By Mail)—The total cost for the recon- struction of Rheims, according to estimates just completed at five billion francs, or $1,000,000- 000. This is the figure of the indemnity which the Germans imposed on France at the end of the Franco- Prussian war and which they then congidered sufficiently large to ruin France, commercially and industri- ally for years to come. In spite of this terrific cost, due in part to the increased cost of building he blind are not afflicted.” he|materials resulting from the war, plete state of demolition, will be|much pleased. “They are normal people who{Rheims is losing no time rising from |cleared out entirely in order that the its ruin. things that come easy to persons hav- gthe city twenty complete plans have! ‘ibeen submitted by leading architect For the reconstruction of BILLION DOLLARS TO BE COST OF RHEIMS RECONSTRUCTION is placed | Paul diocese will share honors with y el f A same makes a statement that envel- :t“ ‘fl:;?rl“r'::r 2;“;""2“Sghi’,&'}“iqq"0’§2f opes can be used before July 1st. ti = th) Athleti l'b S The reyenue tax on parcel post pack- Aor.an:ine atic cub: lages remains in force. Postmasters NAME NEW POSTOFFICE %< e;%‘éi:”;‘&’&“&? ihiee cent siamps tand three cent stamped envelopes by lN HONOR OF RAKO that f,i.mo and also their supply‘of e |of the.pubbe in this drection wil bo of Paris, Rheims and other French citfes. No one plan will be adopted but the city will pick out of each the features that seem the most desir- In honor of Representative A. E.lappreciated. able, and arrive at a f;]nn] plan which | Rako, formerly ('h?ir}‘nfln of the Bel- - will be approved by the city council. |trami county board of commissioners, ANT ARK | Amongg;[t] the details already fdcci:}i-;thc new postoffice in t}:ic l’zl‘r]i)y CrTL;,kUEUTEN B ER TO ed upon are big, broad streets for the district has been name ako. e principal arteries; workmen’s quar-|oath and bond of J. C. Whited, who' RETURN TO DUTY TONIG“T ters, with gardens, and three series of [has been appointed postmaster, was, . e | boulevards, like those of Paris and |sent to Washington last week and it1 Lieutenant E. A. Barker, who has Brussels, forming ‘complete circles, |is believed that the postoffice will be been here on a short furlough visit- ithere being one inner circle of boule-|opened about April 1,. The mail route |ing his Tamily, will leave this evening vards, than a middile circle and final-|to serve the new office will go out for Minneapolis, where he will be 1y an outer circle. from the Spooner office over the road|joined by Captain Guy Eaton, and It has also been decided that the|along ditches 13 and 20. The settlers where they will stay until Thursday, building encircling the cathedral,|of that section have been in need of when they will return to their duties nearly all of which are now in a com-!an officc for a long time and are in New York city. Lieutenant Bar- 5 | {ker has been in the service since | April, 1917, when he left Bemidji as cathedrals may occupy a vast open| Spray or dip house plants in water!commanding officer of the Bemidji square where all of its beauty may|frcjuently 1o keep them clean and to|division of the Minnesota Naval mili- e seen from any point {discourage the red spider tia. - !