Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, September 12, 1919, Page 1

VOLUME XXIIL NO 216 | NMDAANNUAL | CONVENTIONTO BE BEST EVER HELD BY ASSN. S:chleduled for -Duluth Novem- ber 12, 13 and 14; Potato Show Also Big Feature COMMERCIAL CLUB VOTES TO ASSIST MEETING Cass Lake Pageant Film Will Be Shown; Neff Will Preside at Smoker SECTION ONE BEMIDJI, MINN., FR[DAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 12, 1919 RUSSIAN INTELLIGENGE OFFICERS ,MURDERED IN RIGA Weather—Hotel Markham: change next 24 hours. COPY OF D No OFWILSONSLEAGUE | - OFNATIONS HANDED OUTTO COMMITTEE By George Martin. 45c PER MONTH ENT Ul (United Press Correspondent.) ! Washington, Sept. 12.—William C. Bullitt, who was chief of a division of the American peace commission, today produced fox: the senate foreign relations committee a copy of President Wll_son’s original document of. his proposal for a league of nations. It was written on the president’s own typewriter and given him by Colonel House, Bullit said. A rush to get their pet bills passed before they are side- vesprigut, Hnderwosd & Underwoed (By Fred T. Lincoln.) ‘ Brainerd, Sept. 12.—The annual convention and potato show of the Northern Minnesota Development as- sociation will be held in Duluth on November 12, 13 and 14, the open- ing to be Thursday, November 13, Wednesday, November 12, will be de- voted to the placing of exhibits, judging and the details work inci- dent to the big potato show itself. A conference was recently held at the Duluth Commercial club, at which the secretary, Fred T. Lincoln of Brainerd, A. B. Hostette, former district agricultural agent, and Coun- ty ;Agent Gibson of Duluth out-lined plans for the convention. The Com- merecial club voted . to assist the N. M. D. A, in every manner possible and to raise the sum of $500, to pro- mote the convention and potato show This financial support, together with the $300 was put-up by the N. M. D.-A. for the Boys' and Girls’ Potato exhibit on a scale larger than.ever undertaken by the association before, although' two of its annual potato} Held In Armorv. The convention .and potato show . wWill: be held in the ldrge armory building at Duluth, affording all the room mnecessary: for the exhibits as well as the other features of the coa- vention, which will include an ex-|: hibit of machinery used in the cul- ture and marketing of potatoes, po- tato flour products as food auxiliaries, etc. . A banquet, the menu of which will be largely made up of potato pro- ducts, will be an interesting feature of the convention. - Tne Northern Minnesota Sheep Growers association and the association of county agents will meet at the same time and under the auspices of the N. M. D. A. A smoker at the armory Thursday evening will be an interesting feature; at which the Cass Lake pageant film and others taken by the Ten Thous- and Lakes association will be shown. Neff as Toustmaster. Bentley B. Neff, president of the Duluth” Cofumiercial club and: recog- nized as a clever after-dinner speak- er and toast-master, will preside at this smoker. The program is now ‘being prepared by the committee and will soon be announced as well as.the list of prizes and other details. " tracked by the peace treaty was be; Growsome scene in thé central prison of Riga Jf{cr the murmr of a uumber of Russian.inteiligence officers by the Once the g’eaty l]s) before thg senate Og}:l;. lk:ly senAbire "tohday bolshevik red guards. htt]e chance AsaRes Wi ave The senators realized that Sanator Lodge’s determination PERSHING LEAVES FOR to take up the treaty, discussing'it- Monday, caused supporters 'CAPITAL. ANNIVERSARY SOME GRADE SCHOOL BOYS GETTING ROWDY For some unknown reason there ROAD MATERIALS ARE " SOUGHT FOR CARRYING "OUT ROAD PROGRAMS of the bill extending the food control act to make desperate OF KAISER’S ZERO HOUR efl’o}'ts to get it passed today. A strong fight is being made against this measure by senators who declare that the docu- ment has all necessary authority to cope with profiteering and To the Hour, He Leaves New York When Yanks Took St. Mihiel (By United Press.) New York, Sept. 12. — General Pershing left New York for Wash- ington this morning just one year to the hour after his division crossed through the German line in the sali- ent of ‘St. Mihiel, spelling defeat for the kaiser. Pershing called attention to sco! of friends and ‘newspaper men and city. omcials ‘to the: coincidence fat S8 touching scene when | © 40 a to his son, Wsrren, fairly smothering the boy in hugs’and kisses. Warrén goes west to a ranch, while his father cléans. up his official business. { RAIDS/UPON SILESIA FOOD . { SHOPS RESULT.IN SHOOTINGS Copenhagen, Sept. 12.—Raids on food shops in Cologan, Silesia, result- ed in the death of ten persons and wounding of several others, when troops swept the strees with machine guns. SOUTH AFRICA UNION | RATIFIES PEACE PACT (By United Press.) Cape Town, Sept 12.—The nation- al assembly of the Union of South Africa ratified the peace treaty yes- terddy, 84 to 19, General Smuts de- fending President Wilson against charges of bad faith in connection .with his fourteen points. president had done more than any other statesman toward restoration of the world’s peace. BELTRAMI COUNTY FAIR SPORTS PROGRAM THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Entry Day On this day exhibitors grounds free of charge. only will be admitted to the The regular charge will be made to all others, although no fixed program will be carried out. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Bemidji Day Morning 10:00 Judging of stock and exhibits. Afternoon 1:00 Parade to grounds by Military Band. The band will render selections between the different events. 1:15 Running race, farmers’ horses, first heat one-half mile, best two out of three heats........... $10.00 $5.00 1:30 Scotch Highlanders, Drums, Bagpipes and Dancing. 1:45 Boys’ foot race, 100 yards, un- . der 6 YOATE Licusnsmssmossssnssiss 1.00 .50 .25 1:55 - Boys’ foot race, 75 yards, un- der 12 years ...l 1.00 .50 25 2:05 Running race, farmers’ horses, second heat. (Continued on plga two) S e RN of boys at the same school also cyt & ppevere gushiinghe. forehend. tle girl,” and“a nearby resident General Smuts declared that the| seems to be ‘““a reign of terror” on the part of juveniles attending the Central school, and last night Chief midnight on a patrol of the streets and lumber yards of the ecity in search of wayward youngsters, and when found were ordered home in- stanter. Some were discovered in lumber yards. An instance was cited of a lad of tender years who attends this school who is a special object of attack on the part of other young boys, outside of school boundaries, and the latest| escapade was the tearing off of the most important portion of the \lads pants. The throwing of a stone by a crowd her into the house, gave her first aid and then accompanied her home, also a recent .incident: GROUND-BROKEN FOR DOUBLING GARAGE SPACE Contractor George W. Sommer to- day commenced breaking ground for the installation of the foundation of the new building to adjoin the Jewett garage on the south side, and will push the work for completion at the earliest time possible. The new structure will be a part of the present garage, and more than double the space now used. It will have a basement and a front of 50 feet,, with a depth of 140 feet and equipped to take care of the increas- ing business, as the company is the ‘district headquarters of the Ford car and tractor manufacturing industry. When the new addition is finished, the front of the present quarters will be completely changed to conferm with the new one, making a big im- provement for Beltrami, avenue’s business district. OVER MILLION WAGES PAID RAILROAD STAFF ‘Washington, Sept. 12.—Seventy- two officfals of the railroad adminis- tration, described as ‘“men of the staff of the director general,” are re- ceiving annual salaries aggregating $1,398,000, according to an exten- sion of remarks in the Congressional Record by Representative Thompson, Republican, Ohio, who charged that other government agencies ‘‘seem to have utter disregard for economical expenditure of public funds.” Railroad administration officials receiving the big salaries were given by Mr. .nompson as follows: Five at $50,000 each; two at $40,- 000; three at $35,000; two at $30,- 000; eight at $25,00; eleven at $20,- 000; one at $18,500; one at $18,000; one at $17,600; six at $15,000; one at $14,000; one at $13,200; one at $12,600; four at $12,000; one at $10,800; one at $10,600, and 23 at $10,000. Railroad administration officials were described by Representative ‘Thompson as “princes who.sit in up- holstered furniture and swivel chairs amidst luxurious surroundings, living as taxeaters.” PHILADELPHIA GIVES PERSHING GOLD MEDAL (By United Press.) Philadelphia, Sept. 12.—General Pershing stopped here two hours on his way to Washington. He was es- corted to Independence square where he was given a gold medal on behalf of the city. of Police Essler was out until after’ Garry procured from the atate Iygh- has not used it. McGarry Would Have Allot- ment of Equipment Given “Out by Department WILSON IN BORAH’S STATE. Rathbrum, Idaho, Sept 12.—Presi- dent Wilson and party arrived here at 9 o'clock this morning, starting at once by automobile for Couer de Alene, Idaho, where tne president was to spend the time before noon. The party is expected to reach Spo- kane, Wash., by 2 o’clock this after- noon for another meeting. MINNESOTA REPRESENTATIVES PASS IRON ORE TONNAGE TAX (By United Press.) 1 St. Paul, Sept. 12.—The house this |, way department, o( raaterials alloted |afternoon, in the special session of to Minnesota, as the state’s ghare of |the legislature, passed the Bendixen a_ war department’s surplus, includes tonfigge tax bill 100 to 22, placing a ‘of motor-trucks;-with 4 wer~|tax-on-iron- ore, -which would-bring fety of other material, including|$5,000,000 annually to the state. dump cars, donkeéy engines, fence! The bill now goes to the senate, posts, typewriters, surveyors’ tran-{where probably a bitter fizht is ex- sits twenty 20-ton caterpillar tractors| pected. and 36-tons of T«I. Some of this| The soldiers bonus bi!l is expected material has arrived and has been|to pass this afternoon. allotted by- the state in*turn in coun-|* :tl(:(s),":; all of it is expected to be REcmroN PLANNED FOR RETURNED PASTOR Senator McGarry would give the state highway department the au- thority which he says it now lacks, Rev. and Mrs. Lester P. Warford, to accept the government's gift, and who returned this week from Brook- provide $60,000 for a warehouse in )y, N. y. where they visited Rev. which to house and sort out great.\yarford’s parents, during the sum- quantities of parts, replacements and | ;er will be given a reception in the accessories which come with the al-| prespyterian church Monday evening. | A program will be given in the au- ditorium of the church, and a social lottment. i session will then be enjoyed in the basement of the church, and refresh- ments will be served. Allthe friends of Rev. and Mrs. Warford are invited to attend. The address of welcome will pe delivered by E. D. Boyce, president of the Christian Endeavor society, and the response Wwill be made by Rev. Warford. Others who will participate in the program will be,Miss Kathryn MacGregor and Miss Josephine Parker, who will give read- ings; Miss Ella Laqua, Kern Olson and Raymond Hannah, who will sing solos; Miss 1da Virginia Brown and Miss Edla Nelson, who will sing a duet. |UNITED MINE WORKERS REPUDIATE 1. W. W. UNION Cleveland, O., Sept. 12.—United Mine workers of America went on record against the ‘“one big union” 1. W. W.. and kindred movements en- dorsing President Lee's sharp con- demnation of these radical tenden- cles. The question came up during the consideration of the report or President Lewis. A committee recommendation ap- St. Paul, Sept. 12.—More than $3,- 000,000 of road building apparatus will ‘be' obtained for Minnesota, ac- cording to Senator Patrick McGarry, under his bill introduced in the sen- ate and referred to the finance com- mittee, The bill calls for a $60,000 appropriation. An itemized list which Senator Mc- PREMIER BRATIANO RESIGNS. (By United Press.) Paris, Sept. 12.-—Premier Bratiano of Roumania has resigned, according to advices to the peace conference. ST. CLOUD STONES FOR STATE HIGHWAY WORK St. Cloud, Sept. 12.—Granite pro- ducers in this district have notified the state highway commission that they are prepared to furnish all the hard stone necessary for permanent highway construction in the state under the provisions of the Babcock amendment. They were informed by the state commission that it was go- ing to be difficult to obtain hard stone, 20,000,000 tons of it being necessary each year for the annual program of 600 to 700 miles of hard surface roadways. OUAKERS MAY LOCATE COLONY NEAR BEMIDJI 8. Donald Rogers, minister of the gospel,: according to the Quaker faith is in P2midji on'a mission, so he de- clares, of looking up a location for a small colony of his fellows and has secured a 500 acre site, west of Be- midji, on which his followers will settle.and make a start in the art of agrjculture. Mr. Rogers says that later on they will add to the tract, herein men- tioned, and grow in prosperity and helpfulness. He is staying at the Markham while making investiga- tions. of conditions here and states |that when the project is carried out proving the action of the interna- tional executive in revoking the char- ter of the West Canadian miners for adjoining -the ‘‘one big union” or- ganized at Winnipeg this summer, was adopted with only one dissenting vote. It was stated that Yo per cent of the seeders were now back in the miners organization. CANADA HAS RATIFIED WORLD PEACE TREATY, Ottawa, 12.—After a sessfon lasting well into the night, the Canadian House of Commons early today ratitied the peace treaty Ont., Sept. A A i N ARSI SENATE BODY MOVES TO AMEND PRIMARY LAW OF MINNESOTA Proposition for Convention Bill . Will Be Ready Early Next Week A -~9€. Paul, Sept. 12.—The first step toward framing an amendment to the present primary law which will per- mit holding party conventions, was tiken by the senate committee on’ elections at a métiig when Sumner N.. Trussell of Minneapolis, explained a bill supported by the Lincoln club of that city. The bill is drawn along the lines of the Rockne bill introduced at the regular session, but as Senator Rock- ne said, was a complete bill, whereas his was only a skeleton. The bill provides for party conven- tions to be held prior to the primaries when candidates for party nomina- tions may be indorsed. Any one else may file on the party ticket, but the candidates selected by the convention will have the fact of their indorse- ment stated after their names on the 3 party ballot. A It is expected that a convention § bill will be framed under an agree- ment between the elections commit- tees of the two houses, and that it will be ready for introduction early next week. NORD AGAIN HEARD IN STATE LEGISLATURE This district of the state legisla- ture is again in the limelight, Sen- ator Nord of Koochiching county, who also represents Beltrami in his district of the two counties, has in- troduced the following bills, in the special session: Nord and ‘Hegnes—To establish the calamity board, determine its duties and powers and appropriate money theretor. Finance. Nord—To extend certain timber permits. Public Domain. Nord—Providing for the appraisal of state lands, appointment of ap- praisers and their compensation. Public Domain. Senator Pat McGarry of Walker, one of the best friends in the legisla- ture that Bemidji has, has n\troduLed the following bill: McGarry—Authorizing the com- missioner of highways to accept war materials allotted to the state for road purposes by the federal govern- ment and to make payments from the state road and bridge fund for incidental expenses thereof, and ap- propriating moneys for the purpose of electing and equipping necessary buildings. Finances. In the house, Representative Mc- Partlin of Koochiching county has fathered the following measures: McPartlin—Providing for the ap- praisal of state lands, appointment of appraisers and their compensation. Public Domain. McPartlin—To establish the cal- amity board, determine its duties and several families from central states|without a dissenting vote. The sen-|appropriating $1,000,000 therefor. will be brought to this vicinity. ate passed the measure September 4.| Appropriations. SCORE OF COUNTIES FROM NORTHERN MINNESOTA STATE FAIR. Native Tame 8tock Cullnry Fresh Fruits Total County Grain Sheaf Corn Grass Grass Forage Spuds Vgtbles Vgtbleu Fruits in Glaas Misc. Beauty Score 100 100 100 50 100 100 200 100 50 50 50 1300 Itasca ... 78 78 87 46 76 86 196 110 92 45 48 39 1066 Beltrami 82 82 92 48 14 . 88 196 138 86 ktt‘ 46 39 36 1062 Becker .. 80 80 94 42 k{7 82 182 120 80 2 47 42 35 1001 e .... 38 86 0 47 7 ‘84 187 130 9 46 48 40 43 ”%e ' . ) S SRR | ST