Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, August 21, 1919, Page 1

VOLUME XVII. NO. 198. 10 BE BETTER | EVERY DETAL Supt. G, >W Cross Lendil'xz' Every Ahl Tow;.rd Succen Acrucun.. IRAL msrr.mrs I WILL-BE FEATURED : - Good Program of Sports Will Show Skill of Chippewa ‘%, - Red Laké Iiidian reservation will give its sntiual. fair next month, Septembér. 15, 16 and 17, and-ar- WEgaments are balhg made.for -put- ting on one of thHe fmt in the annals .ot ‘the rnofiatlun. ‘which will be a _:teat worth * pefforming. - Buperin- -tendent G.-W.:Cross of the feserva- . - tion is backing-the fair and in this v 3 ‘he lo noelvh;g ‘the. hearty co-opera- A tion of the promoters. Beaides thie: spleridid exhibits and isplays to 'be seen; there will be a program _of- entéertainment, consist- ing of basabaliand lacrosse games, -in which the s will ‘take part:. horse races, f0o nces, daircas by the Indians. Sy L Wonderful Disvlays. The ™ regeérvation, . residents are among the: best. agriculturalists in the county and:will show displays of their sp erops snd produce. They will hdve ghowings: of istock. also “cattlé and of ultry. The doi cience -dis- i ) is always 4 fep! uré of the fair and this year it promises to eclipse .the. former shewings. There- will ed soodu dlsghyed. ... The “Chij passenger.. 100, wil meet the Red Lake special train that will be run to Redby, and convey fair patrons-to -the agency fair grounds. Great preparations are to be made for “Bemidji Day,” September 16. This day is always made the most of and is the “'b 'gay" of the fair when the sjec eclal’ 18 run and it is hoped Bemidif’ 'pebifle will make it Fthe assistant goumty; than ever. . 4 bigger anpd. larger attended d\ BEMID.", MINN., THURSDAY EVENING, AUGUST 21, 1919 HEROES OF SECOND DIVISION PARADE IN NEW YORK Heroes of the Second division, the doughboys and marines of Chateau Tmerry tume. passing through the Victory lrch in their parade up Fifth avenue, New York. TRAGEDY VICTMTO ST. PALEOR FUNERAL Master Hankey Hero- ically Aitempto to Save His Companion. The remains of John Gibbons, Jr., eleven years old, son of Judge and Mrs. John Gibbons, Sr., who was 'drowned while swimming in Lake Tuesday afternoon, were Bemidji :shipped to St. Paul last evening for interment. The mother and two of the sisters, Jean and Allison, Mrs. Gibbons’ - sister, ‘Miss . Cooley of St. Paul and Mr. Gibbons’ sister, Mrs. King of Montevedio, accompanied the body. The other sister, Barbara, was in St."Paul at’the time of the tragedy and the father was in Ya- kima, “Wash. Mr. Gibbons expects 1o arrive in St. Paul /_lther Saturday or Sunday- and -the“funeral will be held as soon as he arrives. With the lad at the time of the tragedy were several of the neigh- borliood boys. Robert Hankey, son of n tendent, C. G. Hi key, nbout “the game age as the' Glbmms ‘boy, got hold’ of the drowning lad When he ¢ame up the first time and held him] up shouting to his companions to go. amnd #ecure help, but he was unable | to hold him above water till help cane. J. O. Harris, a neighbor, was the first on the scene and waded out try- ing to locate him. Lieut. Roy Leib- sle of Des Moines, Ia., who is a guest at the Dean home, arrived soon after and attempted to find him by divipg. About an hour after the drowning, Rev. George Backhurst and a friend located the body with a grappling hook. He was immediately taken to St. Anthony’'s hospital where a pul- . motor was used but to no effect. /- Bemidji residénts are going to be glven an opportumty to participate in_the government food selling campaign, now “:- - in vogue throughout the nation and Postmaster A. P. Ritchie : has received notice that an allotment has been made this city. i ed tha by cash. i e : Anyone desiring to secure 3 write the postmaster. - age of this/opportunity. Article Size of container g ““Feor the: mformatlon of intending purchasers it may be ‘stat- B ‘full case must be purchased before shipment made. and'in ‘this connection individual orders can be secured "~ in-sufficient numbers to insure a full case. “ 4 there will be delay until sufficient orders are given {o meet the A case shipment. - Of course any one desiring to secure goods in .. cases are privileged to do so, and the sale will continue until the al]otment is exhausted. All orders must be accompanied ‘Until that is done, the articles mentloned should Do not call in person as he has not time to devote to‘every individual who might desire to take advant- Food Articles and Price List Allotted to Price per . Price postoffice can with per case packages postage with post. < Baked Beans, - -case:48 1-1b cans 1,092 .06 / '§ 256 5 Baked Beans Case 24 2-1b cans 12 .09 2.16 ! Baked be: Case 24 3-1b cans 1,762 12 2.88 Beans (stringless) case 24 2-1b cans 246 12 2.68 Beef, corned case 48 1-1b cans 1,578 .31 " 14.61 Beef, corned- Case 24 2-1b cans 1,896 .58 13.89 ¥ Beef, cornéd, case 12 6-1b cans 204 1.83 21.89 | Beef, Roasted = "case 48 1-1b cans 1,242 .31 14.08 ‘- Beef, roasted . case 24 2-1b cans 1,380 .67 16.86 : Beef, roasted case 12 6-1b cans 120 1.98 23.69 Cherries csse 24 2%-1b cans .24 2.88 : Corn, sweet case 24 2-1b cans .12 2.74 | M-hreotne&»beeiwems 1-1b cans .24 11.20 e Hash, corned beef case 24 2-1b cans : <4l 9.63 j22 i . Peas” case 24'2-1b cans - A2 2.4 4 . Beans, dry blllk 2o 100 ™ bags 1,700 l'bl 1.54 17.64 \ M- Rice, bulk 1.5 200 bs 7.79 7.79 & Flour, (issusy T 1,162 bs 7.05 "'7.06 .-. " Pepper 188 "4 e 96 10 4.60 Soup, Vegetable, case 48 1-1b cans 144 .09 4.28 * Tomatoes, - case'12 10-1b cans 156 .42 5.00 Bacon, case 6 12-Ib cans 607 4.38 26.96 18000 POUNDS OF ROOMS FOR NORMAL BII’I'I'ER IS sn. snmams SHOULD BE If Honrdmg by Croolu!on Man : ‘is Pmed, Public Gets' c Product. St. Paul, Aug. 21——Eighteen thou-| ~ sand pounds of butter owned by Charles E. Kiewel of Crookston, Minn., was Seized in St. Paul late Tuesday by order of United States Marshal Joseph Wessel, and will be held by the government while Kie- wel answers to a charge of board- ing. This mgrks the first legal step taken in St. Paul against profiteers. The butter was taken in the name of-the government by United States Deputy Marshal Stephen Picha at the warehouse of the Central Ware- ‘house company, Pillsbury {yenue and Territorial road. ‘Within _half an: ho Deputy . Marshal Frank Kiewel, requiring him to ‘appear be- fore the United states district; court. v 'l‘he seigure.-was made under libel' proceedings begun by Alfred Jaques, United States district attorney, who acted on ‘evidence obtalned by T. E. Campbell, special “agent. ‘of _the. de- partment of- justice. .. If the eharges of hoarding are sus- tained, the butter Will be ordered sold to the public by the court. The method of selling will be determined by the judge handling the case, it is said. It is believed the food could be ordered sold in' small quantities so that the consumers would receive some benefit. Kiewel is Bank Cashier. ' Kiewel is cashier: of a bank at, Crookston, and:'is alsp said to be.in- terested in a creamery there.- Mr. Campbell believes Kiewel was: not scting for the creamery when he sent che butter to St. aPul on July 23, but was storing the food as a per- sonal speeulation in violation of the Lever law. According to reports, Kie- wel has a similar amount of butter in storage in Chicago. It is probable the case will come before the court Monday. ' * Estimating that a family of five uses two pounds of butter a week, the 18,000 pounds would supply 4§,- 1000 persons for one week, or 315,000 persons for one day. Dr. B..F. Simon; city health offi- in: be: cer, investigated this same store of butter last week and reported 20,000 pounds present. The Kiewel case is only one of nu- merous instances in which evidence has been supplied the district attor- ney by the depaftment of justice. TO ASK PROTECTION * FROM FOREST FIRES St. Paul, Aug. 21.—The Minnesota legislature, which will" convene on September 8 for a special session, will be asked to provide more ade- quate relief from forest fires, it is announced. A conference between W. T. Cox, state forester, and William L. Hall, from the Federal forestry depart- ment, was held at the state capitol. Hall has visited other Western states and he told the state forester that government investigations have shown that adequate forces of rang- ers and wardens are necessary to patrol timber areas. ‘Hall declared that the state should greatly increase its fire pro- tection. WEARING APPAREL PRICE TO FEEL PROBE (By United Press.) ‘Washington, Aug. 21.—The ex- tension of the federal food contfol set _to include wearing apparel and giving the department of justice power to’'act against profiteering re- tainers, was agreed upon by the house agricultural committee today. - £ro; - MADE HOMELIKE S’ome,l"orletfulneu on Part of Some Who Have Made - Offers. ‘What is not intended as forgetful- ness on the part of occupants. of some homes that have oflered ropms for rent for ngormal students, pend- ing the erection of the new dormi- tory, but some of fhe rooms were not as orderly as they might have been when a call was made for inspection by ‘a prospective normal student, amd in this connection President Deputy of the normal says: “‘All having rooms which can be -rentgd by a student should look its pret¥iest, as it will be the first time séveral students have lived away {home. They need not ba:elab- orate but comfortable, as .themtu- dents are sons and dnuhters of a good 'class of people and entitled to attractive and wholesome quarters. Af sugp-cannot be secured the.atten: anee will suffer gnd Bemidji cannot [fl'ord to‘lose the opportunity béfore . ‘This timely admonition, made in a-most reticent manner, wag prompt- ed by prospective students already commencing to arrivé for the first fall. term of the ‘first school year. which opens next week Tuesday, and t';h? I;lemand for suitable rooms is ris lMI’:I)(ICO IS CONFIDENT OF U. . INTENTIONS (By “United Press.) Mexico Oity, Aug. 21.—“The Mexican government has complete confidence in the good intentions and spirit of President Wilson and the American people,” Secretary of State Perlanga told the United Press today. President (arranza asked his opinion regarding the crossing of the boundary by American troops. He said Ambassador Donillas in Washington had been instructed to make representations to the Ameri- can government, asking immediate withdrawal of American troops. REFRIGERATION CARS FINE FOR PACKERS By Raymond Clapper. (United Press Correspondent.) ‘Washington, Aug. 21.—Charges that packers, through private owner- ship of refrigerating cars, are able to control the grocery, canned goods and other commodities, as well as meat shipments in the southwest, were laid before the senate agricul- tural committee, today by Dr. Lewis H. Haney, who appeared in behalf of the Kenyon packers regulation bill. TWO MEXICAN BANDITS CAPTURED BY SOLDIERS (By United Press.) San Antonio, Tex., Aug. 21.—Two Mexicans, believed to be members of the bandit gang that captured the two American aviators and held them for $15,000 ransom, have been captured by American troops south of Candelaria, according to informa- tion received here today. A cavalry sergeant reached Marfa, Texas, with the simple announce- | ment that the bandits had been cap- mred.‘ SELF GOVERNMENT FOR KOREA SAYS JAPAN Washington, Aug. 21.—Local self government for Korea and reforms looking toward home rule are an- nounced in an imperial rescript is- sued in Tokio, and received here to- day at the Japanese embassy.’ Weather—Markham change next 24 hours, v~ e hote): oo o 1J0HWB ASSOCIAT ARMY WINNING ARMY, Major E. B, Berman: Captain E. H. Denu......... Captain Hal L. Huffman. . Captain W. L. Brooks. .. ... Captain W. B. Erwin........ Captain G. 8. Harding. . Captain W. Z. Robinson Total LOSING ARMY. Major E. A, Barker: Cavtain H. Z. Mitchell. . Captain C. 'W. Stanton:..... Cantain J. L, George. . Cantain T. C. Bailey. .. Cantain G. W. Harnwell Cantain Earl Geil....... s Total 142 Grand total—341 Three hundred, forty-one. Look over the roster—341. That {8 the result of the three days campaign for new members by the Bemidji Civic & Commerce associa- tion, which practically closed at noon yesterday at a rousing regular weekly noon day luncheon of the as- sociation. The attendance was large and enthusiasm was rampant. The new membership exceeded mnearly 100 more than expected, and a large number are sustaining memberships, making a total of active members 400. Denu’s Team Highest. Two divisions contested for the honor of securing the most members, the White unit led by Major E. B. ‘Berman, and the Blue, with-Major E. A. Barker as" difector. ‘Wach army | was composed of s{x units and the one captained by B. H. Denu of the White squad led all gther teams of the drive with. a total of 68 new. members. - His team comprised, be- side himselt, C. L. Pegelow, and G. ‘W. Ferrel. Captain Denu’s team got 22 the first day, 20, the second, third, 23. Each gold fountain pen as a reward from B. A. Barker, major of the losing side of Blues. Captain Hal Huffman, also of the Whites, headed the team taxing sec- ond, with 52 new members. He had on his unit Rev. J. J. T. Philippe, pastor of S8t. Philip’s church, ‘and George Rhea, and each received a flachlight from the Given hardware as a reward of effort. The third highest team was led by Captain H. Z. Mitchell. of the Blue army, he having been assisted by D. 8. Mitchell and Judge J. E. Harris. They secured 456 new mem- bers, and to make it a good one, President R. L. Given of the asso- ciation presented to each a flash- 1ight, as thé team was only five points behind the average. Other. Team Scores. Other teams scored as follows: Captain C. W. Stanton, C. A. Huft- man and G. B. Carson, 24 new mem- bers; Captain W, L. Brooks, Captain J. L. George, P. 8, Lycan and A. L. Molander, 24 new members; Captain W. B. Erwin, A. D. Johnson and Alex Shavitch, 20 new members; Captain T. C. Balley, E. F. Netzer and J. A. Younggren, 19 new members; Cap- tain G. 8. Harding, 19 new members; Captain G. W. Harnwell,” Oliver ‘Whaley and B. F. Anderson, 16 new members; Captain W. Z. Robinson, R. J. Boardman and W. G. Bolcom, 16 new members; Captain Earl Geil, I. E. Sylte and Frank Koors, 14 new members. Banauet For Visitors. Soon after the first of September the losing army will banquet the winners, the arrangements to be pro- vided tor by Méjor B. A. Barker and his captains. Sidelights on Drive. While I. A. Sjmon of Pittsburgh, Pa., secretary and manager of the Falk American Potato Flour com- pany, owner of the Bemidjl ‘potato flour plant, was addressing the mem- bers of the Bemidji Civic association during g¢he weekly noonday lunch- eon, he remarked that he would take five memberships in the newly re- organized association. Barely had he made the statement when G. W. Ferrel, manager .of the Penney de- partmént store; leaped to his feet and strode with a paper’ih his hand up to Mr. Simon saying, “I'll take those memberships.” Mr. Ferrel was a member of the winning team and he got what he went after. 48 an When the membership drive start- ed, Secretary H. Mayne Stanton of the association produced a large “impersonation” of a thermometer _— - -~ recelved &/ and set it on the Napgle binnx ner, wherein are logated :the asgo- clation quarters. It was plainly vis- ible in ‘its color schemé and large numerals were to indicate the de- grees of the progress of the drive The top numeral was 260, but'in a short time the “mercury” -had:run over and the tlmrmometel‘ was lugged up stairs. . i Wi ““Major”’ B. A. Barker, who hnd- ed the Blue army was a leuténdnt in the United States navy and:d the thrilling days of the waf. W executive offjcer of the battieship Massachusetts. He was also com- mandant of the Bemidji Fifth naval division and answered the call’ with his boys next day after war was de- clared. But he's donned his civics now and scrapped it out in a dfiflgr— ent manner—real nice like.’ Captain Hallan Huffman, whou team won second honors, .in: reality carries the title of captain,. . .He served in the United States army. as a captain and felt right at ligte in seeing that his men “did thm bit.” The reason why Capti M. % Mitchell’s team led flm <Bl army division was begause IF: Mitchell was major of the Twenty- first home guard battalion ' during the “big fuss,” and he hay had mugh* experience as a captain in the’ Min- nesota National Guard, When' that organization was ope of: tl}.,mofl important military ; state in the unfon. the war -and the self ‘with glory in tiy France. B. F MacDonuug retary of ‘the §t. Paul mdclnbn,' who came to Bemidii. upon: urgent- request to plan what shounli be done, smiled. blandly when' the-drive was® over, .for dyring his.long expertence in similar to the usua)‘epthusjasm: But No wes sincere in strong praise of thé cafi.: bre of the riew membership. Pretty courtesy, was that extend- ed by Barl A. Barker and R. L. Given in giving those gold fountsin pens and flashlights to the_three'leading teams. Mr. Barker domated:the: pens to the winning teammwal Mr, Given, one of the owners of the Given Bros. Hardware, presented the flashlights. Among the new members enrolled are Superintendent Cross. of the Chippewa Indian reservation at Red Lake, John Morrison, president of the Minnesota Chippewa ~Indian council, and also County Commis-: sfoners Willlam Lennon of Kelliher and Paulson of Bemidji township. The losers are to be congratulated. They certainly made the winners go their limit and they secured a splens did list of new members who will be heard from in the advancement of the city’s best interests. Bverybody who in any way took part in the marked success of ‘the campaigit are entitled to the heart- test appreciation of the entire city. 1t will mean a bigger Bemidji and a better Bemidji. PRESIDENT UNABLE TO DECLARE PEACE (By United Press.) Washington, Aug, to a serieq of written questions, sub- mitted by Senator Falls .of New Mexico, President Wilson today de- clared that in his judgment he has not the power to proclaim a state of peate before ratification of the treaty by the senate. d The president also said that re- nunciation of territory rights by.. Germany does not convey title to the allies, but does put the disposition of the territory in their names. Senator Falle’ questions were sub- mitted at the White House confer- ence between the president and the senate foreign relations committee. TEN MILITIA COMPANIES TO GUARD CAR PLANT (By Unlted Press.) Hammond, Ind., Aug. 21.—Five companies o( state militia patrolled the steel district here today in an effort to prevent a remewal of labor rioting by strikers of the Standard ;{Steel Car company. :-Five other com-: ‘panies are en route to, Hammond. Refusal of the §trikers to return to work or accept a compromise by the company caused .the orrlering out of the troops. airs he was accustomed 21.:—Replying AT R