Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, July 2, 1919, Page 1

{ VOLUME XVIL i NO. 156 OVER LAND Several Northwest States In = “Need. of ‘Pasturage.—Be- * midji Association Aids. TRANSIT, FEEDING RATES NOW UNDER ADVISEMENT _St. Paul Meeting Attex\tded by ¢ J. J. Opsahl and J. W. Wilcox.—Plan Discussed. Pasturage for several hundred thousand head of livestock now fac- ing starvation in Montana and sev- eral other northwest states is to be provided by the cutover lands of _ Northern Minnesota and John Brand- er, marketing agent for Montana will open an office in Thief River Falls for the purposes of listing all lands available for grazing. He will have the co-operation of the Bemidji As- sociation, as well as other commer- cial organizations in this section of the state, and of the special organi- zation formed Saturday at St. Paul in the new state department of ag- riculture. The St. Paul meeting was attended by J. J. Opsahl and J. W. wilecox as representatives of the Be- midji Association. The moving of cattle and sheep from Montana is widely endorsed and .-owners of land in this section of the tistate will be asked to allow their “ “small tracts to be combined with large ones and leased jointly. The proposition would not cover this year, but would be followed annually for some time to come. Rates Now Under Advisement. Transit and feeaing rates for cattle and sheep, via Minnesota, are now under advisement, pending the deci- sion of officials of the United States railroad administration, it was an- nounced. The tentative rates agreed upon were said to he onerate and $5 dditional for the -livestock from finman&\ ’ .. ¥4 Mr. Brander, on-his arrival at the “state capitol conferred with Commis- sioner N. J. Holmberg of the agri- culture department, Commissioner Fred D. Sherman of the immigration department and A. D. Wilson of the university extension division, who represented the Minnesota Livestock Feeding and Marketing committeé or- ganized Saturday. A plan to move the starving cattle and sheep into Northern Minnesota, whére the big- ‘ge#¢ Torage crop in years is available, were discussed in detail. ~ State de- partments pledged co-operation in the general movement but it was deemed best that Mr. Brander should * vpen offices closer to the northern districts. -A committee representing the live- stock interests of Fergus county, Montana, i8 now investigating Min- nesota conditions. On the committee are Roy E. Ayers, Lewiston, Mont., judge of the tenth Montana district; T.:M. Shaw, Grass Range, Mont., and L. E. Torinus, Stillwater, Minn., an éxtensive landholder in Fergus coun- To Investizate Pasturage. ' The committee will spend this week in inspecting northern Mianesota - with a view toward establishing per- manent grazing contracts if the ex. periment proves a success this season, according to the members. They say it was often necessary extra forage be provided Montana cattle in early fall, when the grass season has ended. “Montana is somewhat spotted this year,” said Judge Ayers. “We want to.guard against any contingency. In case we do not have sufficient forage to fatten our cattle and sheep, we want to have a supply available. We are going as far north as the penin- sula of Michigan. “If we can make suitable arrange- ments, we will send our surplus cat- tle and sheep each year for pasturage. It is possible many of our stockmen will purchase land here and handle the proposition from the angle of quick shifting of stock.” When the matter was taken up at the Bemidji Association this after- noon it wus referred to the agricul- tural committee. . ' GAS COMPANY WOULD . ADD 100 CONSUMERS , ] In an attempt to add 100 names to 1 its list of gas consumers, the Bemidji ‘ ¢ Gas company is this month offering a proposition to residents of the city which is certain to attract much at- tention. The officials of the com- pany, through an advertisement ap- pearing in this issue, agree to pipe housesrand to provide complete in- stallation in all cases where a gas stove is purchased. This liberal offer will expire at : the end of the month and such a sav- ing is provided for those who con- template the installing of gas ranges that it is sure to be taken advantage forces in France. It was taken at the IDJIDAILY - WHEN GENERAL PERSHING SHILES p— BEMIDJI, MINN., WEDNESDAY EVENING, JULY 2, 1919 CITY IS READY TO MAKE JULY FOURTH DAY OF GREAT JOY Features Gaiore, With Aero- plane as Banner Attraction Will Bring Hundreds Here CHAIRMAN HARDING COMPLETES PROGRAM PIONE FORTY-FIVE CENTS PER MONTH AMERICA WILL SEE THATPEACETREATY IS CARRIED OUT BY ERMAN -PERSHING Rare indeed are the plctur‘:s which portray Gen. John J. Pershing, commander in chief of the Ame as well ax this the smile of an expeditionary 'avilion Horloge, Puris. Fund Started. ToAidFergus Falls People Answering the appeal from Fergus Falls for aid in the reconstruction of the homes and buildings destroyed in the .tornadp of a week ago Sunday, The -Pioneger has started a fund which will be used in the relief work. The movement has the en- dorsement of Governor Burnquist who rushed to Fergus Falls just as soon as he gained knowledge of the tornado. The money secured will be used in providing homes for the homeless and. destitute people, the financial assistance being absolutely necessary. All.Bemidji persons who feel a spirit of humanity and desire to assist in the worthy cause are asked to send their checks to The Pioneer office. MINNESOTA HAS MUCH - CASH IN TREASURY AS . FISCAL YEAR OPENS More Than ?s,?oooob Is On Hand, Balance Being Much Larger Than a Year Ago. With cash totalling $6,984,622 in the treasury, Minnesota began July business and a new fiscal year in bet- ter financial conditions than ever be- fore. A 1919 law advanced the clos- ing date of the state business year tfrom July 31 to June 30, but totals of the volume of business for the 11- month period are greater than those for the full year proceeding, accord- ing to Henry Rines, state treasurer. Figures for the 11 months showed receipts of $32,644,530 and disburse- ments of $33,937,823, while those for the full year preceeding were $28,- 383,296 of receipts and $27,969,557 of disbursements. The cash on hand today is greater in fact than a year ago and also at the end of the last fiscal year, the total being exclusive of more than $1,00,000 Joaned to the state prison revolving fund and an advence of $250.000 to the University of Minnesota. TFurthermore, tax col- lections to be remitted this month by 74 out of 86 counties will increase the cash balance by approximately $3,- 000,000, according to the treasury department. The other cash totals are $6,576,143 a year ago today and $8,277,814 on August 1, 1917. The largest single credit today is that in the revenue fund, $3,901,958, exclusive of the prison and university advances of more than $1,250,000. The state road and bridge fund with $991,147 and the general school fund of $566,843 are others showing bal- ances of more than $500,000 each. REST ROOM FOR FOURTH AT MOTOR SERVICE ROOMS As accommodation for Bemidji vis- itors attending the Fourth of July celebration, George E. Keenan, man- ager of the Bemidji Motor Service company, has announced that a large number of chairs will be placed in his' Third street display room and all persons desiring the privileges of a rest room are invited to make use of them. A phonograph is to be in- stalled in the building by George T. Barker. BRINKMAN WILL SPEAK. Ladies of the Mooseheart Legion are requested to come and hear a talk on Mooseheart by A. E. Brink- of. Those who are using gas stoves|man, a delegate just returned from are much pleased with the quality|the convention held here, of gas being furnished by the Bemidji company. ive Page at the Moose hall this evening at. 9:30 o’clock. CITY ENTRANCE X0AD IS MUCH IN NEED OF REPAIR With the coming of the Jefferson Highway sociability run party little more than two weeks away, the mat- ter of road improvement is receiving attention. Bemidji autoists find that one of the roads much in need of re- Given Announces That $450 Still Needed to Provide $1,600 Necessary WHISTLES TO BLOW. Just as soon as Aviator Mam- ers leaves Brair-rd this after- noon the Bemidii fire whistle will blow. givine notice that the areovlane will arrive shortly. He will land at the fair eround. Mamers left Minneanolis at 2:30 this afternoon and is ex- vected in Bemidii about six o'clock. Bemidji's most joyful Fourth of July celebration is to be observed Friday in fitting manner, and the committee, headed vy Chairman G. S. Harding, has completed a program which will attract the interest of pair is that leading into the city on the Jefferson highway from the Pen- dergast farm to the French hill. This is the only section of the Bemidji- Itasca State park route which is not in good condition for travel. Much work is being done on the roads and they will be in splendid condition for the tourists. RED CROSS CHAPTER VOTES $2000 FOR THE NORTHERN DIVISIO Booth Will be Provided at County Fair, — Meter-Liter- Gram System is Endorsed. the hundreds who are coming to the city to attend the festivities from early morning until late night. Today the mnecks of Bemidjians have been strained in an effort to de- tect the approach of Lieutenant Nick Mamers, the American aviator who is to make three flights the Fourth. He was to have left Minneapolis this morning, arriving in Bemidji three hours later. A large white strip of cloth has Dbeen placed at the fair grounds to be used by Mamers in making a landing. There will be prizes for the largest numbéf in one family attending the celebrg@jon; for the family traveling the loglest distance, by auto and by team.'§§There will be races of all kiitds; “eracker eating contests, tire changes contests, and tug-of-war be- tween the farmers and the mill crew. (By United Press) Paris, July 2.—“Our flag is here, our work is here, our honor is here, and the world must understand that we will stand by the Allies in seeing that the Peace Treaty is carried out.” This declaration was made today by General Pershing in connection with the announcement of plans for returning Amer- ican regular army divisions now serving in Germany. The force will be gradually reduced to about 6,000. The ‘““Big Five” was scheduled today to appoint the com- mittee which will direct the execution of the peace treaty. The body was also expected to consider the personnel of the perm- anent reparations committee and the committee on Bulgarian Boundary. DIRIGIBLE STARTS FOR AMERICA London, July 2.—Traveling along at a speed of forty knots an hour or better the huge Bnitish dirigible airship R-34 was several hundred miles on her way to America from East For- tune, Scotland, at 8 o’clock this morning, New York time. The dirigible, the largest in the world, carries a wireless capable of talking 1,700 miles, her lower deck is an eighth of a mile long and on top of gas bag is a gun platform carrying a two-pounder. This afternoon the ship was compeliea to slow up considerably because of a heavy fog. MUCH INTEREST IS A"END[NG NoRMAL stating that the latter and his tamily twm nrrlv«; in Bemidji tomorrow af- 5 . ernoon. Lieutenant Barker was met President Deputy Delighted {in New York several weeks ago by’ With Enrollment—127 Now | Mrs. Barker, daughter Verna and son X ¢ Walter, the return trip being made Taking Teachers’ Course. BARKER HOME TOMORROW. by motor. Record time was made in ‘completing the trip as Lieutenant Barker has been anxious to reach Be- With students from seventeen |, 4ii'tor the July Fourth celebration. counties of the state in attendance, S A AR th 11 ! - ing ‘sourse. bong conducted at tne| RECOMMENDS CHANGE . Bemidji normal school under the su- lN ROAD moGRAM Granting an appeal for funds from More Monev Need. the Northern Division of the Ameri-| R. L. Given, president of the Be- can Red Cross, the Southern Beltrami | midji Association, announced that county chapter of the Red Cross has|$460 is needed to complete the cele- voted $2,000 for its use. Other chap-|bration fund. Those who have sub- ters under the supervision of the|scribed to date, not including those Northern Division are contributing|Whose names were published yester- to its support, one city giving $50,-{day follow: 000. i - Dalton Cafe, $15.00; A. T. Carl- 1t was decided nt the meeting of |son, $10.00; Larson & Larson, $5.00; the Red Cross to establish a booth|Penney Store, $15.00; Dr. A. V. Gar- at the Beltrami county fair in Sep-|lock, $5.00; Knapp, $5.00: J. P. tember. The purposes, according to|l.ahr, $5.00; Wm. McDermit, $5.00; Mrs. Hallan L. Huffman, secretary,|G. M. Torrance, $6.00; Miller Gro- is not to solicit funds or subscrip-|cery, $5.00; Bemidji Tire Co, $2.50; activities before the public and to|Troppman, $10.00; Farmer’s State arouse renewed interest in its works|Bank, $10.00; Bemidji Auto Co., following the summer recess. $5.00; Dr. Ward, $5.00; Dr. Richard- of the Meter.Liter-Gram system,|Mrs. McCready, $15.00; A. Brose, sponsored by the World Trade club|$10.00; First National Bank, 316.00; and which is being so widely agitated | Harding & Whaley, $25.00; Hogan- H. M. Stanton was elected publi-|John Doran, $5.00; Fred Brinkman, city man for the chapter. $10.00; Elko Hat Shop, $5.00; John AR v e Pfeifer, .$5.00;: Berman Ins. Agency, SYLTE NEW MANAGER $6.00; Dr. E. H. Marcum, $5.00; Dr. E. W. Johnson, $5.00; Dr. D. L. Stan- ton, $5.00; Dr. T. J. Tuomy, $5.00; 1. E. Sylte, of Washburn, Wis., but |Store, $10.00; O'Leary-Bowser, $10- more recently of Duluth where he has|00; Bazaar Store, $10.00; Shavitch been connected with the Northwest-|Bros.. $10.00; Security State Bank, the management of the Bemidji ex-|Markham Hotel, $25.00; Ideal Pool change, succeeding G. G. Bielitz. Hall, $10.00; Gus Brown, $15.00; Mr. Bielitz who has been local|Northern National Bank, $15.00; phone company for nearly two years|$15.00; Electric Light Co., $15.00; has been transferred to Hibbing|Geo. Abrahm. $5.00; Hakkerup Stu- where he will have charge of the ex-|di0, $5.00; Motor Inn, $5.00; Jewett motion. He plans to move his family [ $10.00; Bemidji Townsite Co., $251. to Hibbing about the middle of the e month. BOY ROBS PUPOSKY Another carload of automobiles ;?sn;:f;:;i? 1‘&3?3:3;:&?&:3':& der, inflicted when he refused to sub- the Oakland machine, receiving five| mit to arrest following the robbing of cars known as the “Sensible 8ix.”|the Durand store and postoffice at type and are exceptionally attractive. Three of the cats received were sold |78 3 Bemidji lad is being held at before arrival in the city. Puposky. He refused to give the name of his companion, but James Puposky to investigate the robbery, coNcERT To"lm believes that tne second arrest will follow shortly. Bemidji’s military band will be given|thrift and saving stamps were stolen in the Library Park this evening. The|from the postoffice, according to in- program will start at 8 o’clock, ac-{formation received by Postmaster will include eight numbers. loot has been recovered. —_— Constable Joe Anchter and a posse NAME STANTON SECRWTARY. [searched the woods in the vicinity of At a special meeting of the board|covered one of the two boys believed Commerce association held Tuesday |fused to submit to arrest and several afternoon, H. Mayne Stanton, editor |shots were fired, one striking him in of The Daily Pioneer was.elected sec-|the shoulder. He will be brought to tions, but simply to keep Red Cross|Clark Pole & Tie Co., $3.00; F. G. The chapter voted an endorsement |S0n. $5.00; Martin Dunn, 25.00; throughout the entire United States.[son Bros., $5.00; Ted Maloy, $5.00; $5.00; Garment Shop, $5.00; Bauk, FOR PHONE coMP Battles Store, $10.00; City Drug ern telephone company today assumed | $10.00; Bemidji Gas Co. $10.00; commercial manager for the tele-|Electric Co., $5.00; Bemidji Pioneer change, his transter coming as a pro-|Garage, $10.00: Geo. T. Baker, MALZAHN RECEIVES CARLOAD With a bullet wound in his shoul- The cars are all of the five-passenger Puposky at an early hour this morn- MMTARY BAND Cahill, deputy sheriff, who went to Another of the popular concerts by Abount $150 in money, stamps, cording to Oliver Riggs, director, and|Ritchie this morning. Part of the Puposky this morning and they dis- of directors of the Bemidji Civic and |responsible for the robbery. He re- retary. Bemidji tomorrow morning. pervision of M. W. Deputy, president, now totals 127. The large number of students enrolled {8 most gratify- ing to President Deputy. “Our students are showing splen- did interest in their work and the attendance at the summer school is regular,” said Mr. Deputy this morn- ing wvefore leaving for Milwaukee where he will attend a meeting of the National Educational associa- tion. Students are delighted with the school and with Bemidjl and. it is evident that the local institution will be one of the most popular of the state’s six normal schools. A num- ber of the students are qualified teachers, while others plan to attend the regular term of the normal school which begins in September. KELLER IS ELECTED " T0 CONGRESS FROM FOURTH DISTRICT (By United Press.) 8t. Paul, July 2.—Oscar E. Keller, S8t. Paul commissioner, and independ- ent labor candidate, was elected to congress from St. Paul Tuesday to succeed the late Congressman C. G| VanDyke, who died shortly after the special session opened at Washington. Keller ran more than 3,000 votes ahead of his nearest opponent, Carl Cummins, republican. R. D. O’'Brien, democratic candidate, was far below Keller in the ballot count, while Carl Gren, socialist, received a small vote. The winner in his platform stands for immediate ratification of the peace .treaty and league of natiens, He has served many terms as alder- man, and under the city commission form of government, has been elected commissioner several times, now be- ing commissioner of public utinties. Though classed as independent repub- lican in this campaign, he previously was regarded as a regular republican in eity politics, in which he has figured for many years. CROOKSTON SCHOOL TO HOLD VISITING DAY Thursday, July 17, has been desig- nated as visiting day at the North- west Experiment Station, Crookston. Farmers and townspeople from all of the Northwestern Minnesota coun- ties are cordially invited to visit the station on that day and join in the inspection of the crops and various experiments that are being conducted there. The Polk county farm bureau will hold its picnic at the school on that same day. There will be prom- inent speakers as well as a program of sports. Miss M. Lucille Holliday will lead community singing. All aye invited to spend a day at the agri- cultural school and experiment sta- tiom grounds on July 17. oges R. H. Dickenson, of Buena Vista, has written the following for publi- cation in The Pioneer: “While there is so much talk about federal roads, state roads and county roads, it might be well to consider the country north of Bemidji. Bel- trami county needs a good wagon road from Bemidji to Red Lake on the shortest route possible. ‘““There is no better soil in North- ern Minnesota than in this territory. When you talk about scenic highways ‘Minnesota can offer nothing better. “This part of Beltrami county is as well if not better settled than any other part of the county and is con- tributing its share to taxes. ‘“There is a $75,000 sanatarium 15 miles north of Bemidji, but the road to it is an excuse being impassable more than half of the time. The proper route for a road would be from Bemidji to Redby paralleling the Red Lake railroad, taking en route Buena Vista, Lake Julia Sana- tarium, Puposky and Nebish. A great deal of work on this route has been done. It might be safe to say that it is half constructed, work having been done by county and townships. A properly constructed road on the above route will do justice to the .whole north country, will have the townships in position to construct the side roads or feeders. This route should be gone over carefully by com- petent men who can see the future as well as the present needs of the country and act without fear or favor.” FORM ORGANIZATION TO BUY TAX TITLES At a meeting of the Bemidji As- sociation held following the regular noon luncheon today Attorney G. W. Campbell gave an interesting report. concerning property of the city which: will be offered for sale at the August delinquent tax auction. As a result of his report R. L. Given, president of the Association was instructed to ap- point a committee for the purpose of forming an organization which will buy up delinquent taxes now totaling more than $50,000, a large portion ‘being due from the Bemidji Townsite and Improvement company. Definite action on the plan will be taken at the regular meeting of the club to be held next Wednesday. INSTALLS NEW PLANT. E. H. Jerrard, manager of the Northwestern Oil company, returned to Bemidji this morning from St. Cloud, Brainerd, Little Falls and the Twin Cities where he had been on ‘business in connection with his com- pany. At Brainerd he superintended the installation of a power oil plant.