Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, October 6, 1919, Page 1

/MEMBER UNITED PRESS The Pioneer is a member of the United Press. Today’s world’s news today. VOLUME XII. NO. 236 CAPITAL, UNION LABOR, FARMER SIT DOWN AND “TALKIT OVER ference Called by Presi- dent Wilson DEMOCRATIC INDUSTRY IS RESULT HOPED FOR Steel Strike and Proposed Strikes Are Matters of Vital Importance By Ralph Couch. (United Press Correspondent.) Washington, Oct. 6.—The four railroad brotherhoods today decided 10 accept representation at the round table industrial conference, which opened this afternoon, according to Legislative Agent Roberts of the American Federation of Labor. Rob- erts stated the presidents of the trainmen, conductors and firemen would have delegates and that Her- man Wills would represent the loco- motive engineers. KEYNOTE FOR LABOR. By Ralph Couch. (United Press Correspondent.) Washington, Oct. 6.—A share in the manggement and profits of all in- dustries for labor, was to be one of the first proposals placed before the round table industrial conference, -opening here today at the call of President Wilson. The proposal, now in the hands of Secretary Wilson of the department of labor, was sub- mitted at the suggestion of President ‘Brieéfetis “ElHot of Harvard. univer- sity. He will attend the conference, President Wilson having named him one of twenty-two delegates to rep- Tesent the public. “ Ovens This Afternoon. The conferepce, opens at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon in the Pan American Union building, will mark | a new step in the effort to bring per- manent industrial peace. Fifty-six men and women, all noted for their , activity in the industrial and finan- . cial world, have been invited to sit at the conference as representatives | - of organized labor, capital, bankers, ! farmers and women workers. Final; ' plans for the conference were made this morning, at a conference of ; President Wilson’s cabinet, called by | Secretary Lansing. Two Other Meetings. Two other meetings were called early today before the opening of the -conference. Four are expected to: Thave a great influence upon the meet- ing. One of the meetings was for rep- resentatives of fourteen railroad unions, to decide whether four of _them' shall accept the president’s in- vitation to send four delegates to the conference. The four unions special- ly invited are the trainmen, conduct- ors, fhremen and locomotive en-! gineers. The other ten railroad unions, in- cluding shopmen, were to have been representated through fifteen dele- gates, mamed by President Samuel | Gompers, head of the American Fed- - eration”'of Labor. The four specially | invited are not members of the fed- | - eration. . The other meeting was a caucus # of fifteen labor delegates named by Gompers. They were to discuss or- ganized lahor’s share in the confer- ence. | Organized labor will go into the conference without a set program, | according to Frank Morrison, one of the members. of the group. ' Hoves of President. Out of their talk, President Wil-| 'son, who called the conference, hopes will comeé the means of “bettering the whofe relationship between cap- ital and labor and putting the whole question of wages upon another foot- ing.” More than this, the president is * known to believe, that on the out- come of the conference today de- pends in a great measure the security . and happiness of the United States both internally and internationally. First, what the conference does will have an effect on the high cost of living. If capital and labor can reach a basis of harmonious action, the president has made plain, produc- tion will increase and this will bring down prices. Furthermore capital will be more ready to undertake new enterpriges both at home and abroad. {Strikes May End. Second, what decisions the confer- ence reaches will have a determining effect on whether there is to be a constant recurrence of strikes that have followed one another since the ——————————————— ) BEMIDJI DAT GET TODAY'S NEWS OUT OF TODAY’S PAPER Y PION BEMIDJI, MINN., MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 6, 1919 R E——————————— “WHAT THE STARS PREDICT.” On the editorial page today is a new feature of the Daily Pioneer entitled *What the Stars Predict,” furnished by the Wheeler Syndi- cate of New York (Inc.) The feature tells of the way of the stars and the sign for those who will be come under their magic spell, and a general fore- cast of great things in the future. If it is the anniversary of the Dbirth of persons there will be something of interest for them. Watch for it daily. 116 TO 0. TELLS WHAT BEMIDJI HIGH DID TO PARK RAPIDS ELEVEN Pulled “Minnesota Shift” First Thing, Scored 30 Seconds; Detroit Here Saturday What was supposed to have been a football game on the part of the Be- midji high school team and the Park Rapids high team, played Saturday at the latter place in the district con- ference schedule, proved to be a “cinch,” for the husky locals just na- turally ran up 116 points while their opponents didn't make a single score. When the whistle blew for action, the Bemidji boys pulled the famous Minnesota shift” and in 30 seconds had the first touchdown, and there- after the heavy backs of the locals | scored at will, while the slightly lighter line held and broke up inter- ferences in approved fashion. The Bemidji high lined up as fol- lows:: MecDougal, center; Powell righ guard; Denu, left guard; Koors, left tackle; Harris, right tackle; Steckman, -left énd; Cochran, right end; Higbee, quarter back; Brooks, full back; Morris, right half, and Doran, left half. Next Saturday the high schoolers play Detroit, Minn., in Bemidji in a district conference game. “SOME” PER CENT. PRGOS PIRR T - . gt 7.7 T(By United Press.) Webster, N. D., Oct. 6.—The popu- lation of this village was increased six per cent by births in one week. The population stands at 50; ‘pirths recorded for one week were three. believe this country is facing an up- heaval. that will shake every nation on the globe. Third, out of the conference, the president hopes, will come the be- ginnings of the democratization ‘of industry, a thing which the president has declared must come. He has never explained the phrase in detail but briefly it is taken as meaning that he believes the workers must have a larger share in the manage- ment of enterprises. Those broadly are the three things it is hoped to bring from the meeting that opened today. Proposed Strikes Up. Some of the specific questions which will be before the delegaies are the strike of steel workers, the post- poned strike of railroad shopmen, the scores of smaller strikes that are in progress now, the Plumb plan for nationalization of railroads —all problems which enter into the present critical industrial situation. While it is known that the presi- dent has had in mind for some time the calling of an industrial confer- ence, the situation brought about by demands of the railroad and_steel men brought the call for it on Labor Day. It met with approval of labor leaders. The president named 22 represent- atives of the public. Most of these men are either looked upon as mem- bers of the employed or employing class. Twenty-two other representa- tives were named by the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, the American Federation of Labor, in- vestment bankers and farm organiza- tions. Wilson’s Invitation. In his invitations to the confer- ence, as in his original call for it, the president emphasized that it was for the development of a new relation- ship between capital and labor. Delegates who assembled today ranged from socialists to men like Iohn D. Rockefeller, Jr. and Judge i Elbert Gary. The 22 men named by the presi- dent to represent the public in the industrial conference were: Bernard M. Baruch, of New York; Robert S. Brookings, of St. Louis; John D. Rockefeller, Jr.; Judge Elbert Gary, of New York; Dr. Charles W. Eliot, of Harvard; Charles Edward Russell, of New York; John Spargo, of Ver- mont; O. E. Bradfute, Xenia, Ohio; Ward Burgess, Nebraska; Fuller R. Calloway, La Grange, Georgia; Thos. L. Chadbourne, of New York; Chas. G. Dawes, Chicago; H. B. Endicott, Milton, Mass.; Paul L. Feiss, Cleve- land, Ohio; Edwin F. Gay, Harvard university; George R. James, Mem- phis, Tenn.; Thomas E. Jones, Chi- cago; A. A. Landon, Buffalo; D. T. Meredith, Des Moines, Ia.; Gavin McNab, San Francisco; L. D. Sweet, signing of the armistice. Unless they do end, well informed officials here Carbondale, Colorado, and Louis Titus, San Francisco. Weather: Markham Hotel: Falr, brisk winds which will diminish. ety ; B w‘\m\ 45¢c PER MONTH FRANGE COMMEMORATES america's enTRY INTo THe war . (DELECATION OF to be ) Hugh Wallace, laid the corner stone. DENU WINS IN GOLF CONTEST FOR FIRST SEASON’S PLAYERS Lakin Wins Sweepstakes Com- menced in August; New Date Extended At the outset of the 1919 season of the golf club, and during the playing season, a large number joined the or- ganization and became what are known as “first year players.” Not expected to play with the older heads at the game, Director Chapin, profes- sional expert of the club, organized a tourney for the first year players and the finals narrowed to E. H. Denu and B. F. Anderson. The former won by two up and won the title of the new comers. The sweepstakes, started in August by sixteen players, has been won by B. W. Lakin, he defeating the runner up, B. F. Anderson by one up. In the new sweepstakes, started 0 ident Poincare arriving at the Pointe de Grave for the corner-stone-laying ceremonies of the great monument ance in commemoration of America’s enwy into the war. The American ambassador to France, FIFTH WORLD SERIES ~ | DEFINITE CAMPAIGN GAME PLAYED TODAY (By United Press.) Chicago, Oct. ¢.—Owing to wet grounds Sunday, the scheduled fifth game of the world series is scheduled for today. Clear weather prevails with every prospect that the game will be played. In Saturday’s game, Pitcher Ci- cotte of the Whiie Sox was hit hard in the fifth inning. He had passed two Red batters and then he made two errors, letting in the two scores. That won for the Reds, who main- tained tue two runs to the end, blanking the Sox. Cincinnati now only needs to win two more games to win the world’s baseball championship. STOCKMAN BUYS 1.200 ACRES IN BELTRAMI James Buckout of South Dakota is another who sees the advantages of Beltrami county land and has pur- Sunday with eight players, McMillian ! chased a tract of 1,200 acres, near defeated C. M. Bacon three up and two to go. At the end of the ninth hole Lakin and Anderson were a tie. Owing to the disagreeable weather, the golf match date has been extend- ed to October 12, and thus far Cap- tain Lakin’s team is in the lead. How- ever, there are several matches yet to be played, which may change the complexion of the score. A few changes have been made in the line- up, wherein R. J. Osborne plays Dr. E. W. Johnson and E. A. Barker plays Jacob Kohler. CHICKEN BREEDER BUYS LITTLE BASS LAKE FARM A. W. Bartlet has sold his farm on Little Bass lake, two miles east of | Lavinia, to R. O. Baird, deputy state food inspector of North Dakota col- lege of agriculture, who will engage in the raising of pure bred Rhode Is- land Red poultry, the new holdings of Mr. Baird being equipped for their special purpose. Mr. Baird has followed this line at Fargo and is now moving to his new- ly purchased farm, while his stock of poultry will arrive today. He is highly recommended as an expert in breeding and raising poultry. BRITISH RAILWAY STRIKE IS SETTLED By Ed L. Keen. (United Press Correspondent.) Londan, Oct. 6.—The British rail- way workers are returning to their posts, after both strikers and the gov- ernment had made concessions Sun- day, which ended the country’s great- est walkout in labor circles. Trains were running today and resuming operations on many railway lines. COL. HOUSE EXPECTS TO SAIL FOR UNITED STATES TODAY (By United Press.) Paris, Oct. 6.—Colonel House is ex- pecting to sail today for the United States. It is said the executive coun- cil of the league of nations will prob- ably meet in Paris in two weeks af- ter ratification of the peace treaty. PRESIDENT WILSON CONTINUES ON THE MEND (By United Press.) Washington, Oct. 6.—The presi- dent had a good sleeping night last night, sleeping naturally and com- fortably, it was stated at the White House today in advance of Grayson’s bulletin. The jimproved condition Sunday has been continued, according to a statement from Dr. Grayson later to- day. ive Page — | Funkley, for the purpose of engag- ing extensively in the sheep and beef cattle raising and shipping busi- ness, beginning next spring. Mr. Buckout is an expert on this industry and has already brought five carloads of horses, machinery and equipment to start preparations for next spring's activities. Land under cultivation on the tract is 130 acres and two sets of buildings are on the place. STATE TROOPS QUIET STRIKE RIOTS AT GARY (By United Press.) Gary, Ind., Oct. 6.—State troops have succeeded in suppressing race and strike riots which broke out at intervals during the past thirty-six hours. Four companies of Indiana militia guarded the streets leading to the steel plants. Additional guards held reserve at East Chicago. Adjutant General Smith an- nounced today he had authority from the secretary of war to call for regu- lars if the state guard was unable to control the situation. TIRE BUSTS: THAT’S ALL. The continued absence of two lads Sunday night caused considerable un- easiness in two families late last night and early today, when John Koors, son of Harry Koors and Morris Opsahl, son of J. J. Opsahl started hunting. The car punctured a tire and the youngsters decided to spend the night by the roadside. They did, and unwarranted reports were cir- culated, to the effect tnat they had started out in a canoe for ‘“‘some- where.” MAN SMOKES, CHEWS, LIVES HUNDRED YEARS (By United Press.) Taylor Falls,, Oct. 6.—“Uncle John” Daubney, probably the oldest pioneer of the St. Croix valley, was Minnesota’s guest of honor today. Representatives of the state govern. ment and practically every commun- ity in the St. Croix valley were here today to help him celebrate his hun- dredth birthday anniversary. “Uncle John” is the only surviving member of the original 348 members of the Old Settlers of Minnesota. He came to the St. Croix valley in 1845 and engaged in the lumber business for 20 years. Then he took up farm- ing. Now Mr. Daubney is probably the most prominent old settler in the northwest. The celebration, took place at noon in the opera house, followed by a banquet at ‘the Dalles house in honor of Daubney. This afternoon guests were taken on a tour of the interstate park near Taylor’s Falls. Mr. Daubney attributes his good health and longevity to the lifelong use of tobacco, both in smoking and chewing. AGAINST WHITE PINE BLISTER IS DISCUSSED Minnesota and Wisconsin Ex- perts Meet Today to Take Action (By United Press.) 8t. Paul, Oct. 6.—Experts of Min- nesota and Wisconsin were here to- day to decide upon definite campaigns against the inroads of white pine blister rust in northwest forests. The disease was discovered in new areas of Minnesota and Wisconsin forest this year. Plant pathologists of the University of Minnesota and University of wWisconsin have taken up study of the disease and represen- tatives were here today to make rec- ommendations. Dean R. W. Thatcher of the Uni- versity of Minnesota agricultural college invited the experts to his of- fice today. States Forester Cox at- tended the meeting. The state forester told the confer- ence his department hoped to combat the disease effectively by planting only healthy specimens of white pine with spruce in all replanting. Spruce is immune. The disease at- tacks only the white pine. With new runds at its disposal, the state forestry department hopes to develop many plans for reforesta- tion and forest fire protection,” Tox asserted. *‘Spruce planting is ad- vantageous in two particular ways," he said. “The spfuce not onlly: re- sists disease better than white pine, but is less liable to forest fires.” LIGHT TRUCK STUCK: RAMMED BY AUTO While D. A. Whiting and a com- pany of companions were near Six Mile Corners Sunday in the Given bros. Hardware company light Dodge truck, they became stuck in deep mugd and sent for one of the McCuaig jit~ neys to haul them out. o While so engaged, along camfe & big Buick at a rapid rate and struck the truck in trouble, and the resullt was a considerably damaged Buick. None of the car occupants were hurt. JUNIOR RED CROSS DRIVE STARTS TODAY (By United Press.) Minneapolis, Oct. 6._The\north- west started out today to make every boy and girl a member of the Junior Red Cross. Enrollment will continue until November 3 when an intenstve Senior Red Cross drive will:be started. SPECIAL SESSION, MASONS ;- TUESDAY NIGHT. TEMPLE R. E. Denfield of Duluth, who was superintendent of Duluth’s schools for several years, and chairman of the Masonic Study club, will be a speaker at a special session of Be- midji lodge, 233. A. F. & A. M, ROADBOOSTERS - WILL BE GUESTS - ATASSN.LUNCH Bagley, Red Lake Falls, Thief River Falls and Others Will Stop Enroute to Meeting BEMIDJI J. H. MEMBERS WILL ACCOMPANY THEM Meet at Little Falls to Form Jefferson Highway State Organization Among guests at the Wednesday noon luncheon of the Bemidji Asso- ciation will be good roads boosters of Bagley, Red Lake Falls, Thief River Falls and other places, who will, on that day, visit Bemidji while enroute to the state convention of the Jefferson highway .to be held at Little Falls on Thursday. Bemjdji’s delegates to the conven- tion will join the visitors and the en- tire party-will travel to Little Falls via the Jefferson highway, leaving here shortly after the luncheon. Form State Association. Not only will the Jefferson high- way state organization be formed and state officers elected at the meet- ing, but the Babcock amendment will be explained by its author, the coun- ty commissioners bonding law will be expounded, and the prqgosed federal highway law, known as the Townsend bill, will be fully outlined by S. M. Williams, of Washington, president of the federal highways council of the United States. This association has for its purpose the building and maintenance at the expense of the federal government a system of highways throughout the United States. This has no connection with the federal aid now provided. Might Include Jefferson. There is, of course, no certainty that the Jefferson highway will be made a part of this government sys- tem of roads, but such action is quite possible. The Wednesday luncheon of the Association will be served a little earlier than usual that the Jefferson boosters may eat immediately follow- |ing their arrival in Bemidji, and that they may leave on schedule time. The time alloted for the Bemidji- Little Falls trip is six and one-half hours. Bemidji Delegates. Bemidji delegates will include F. S. Lycan, Hallan L. Huffman, James L. George, H. M. Stanton, A. L. Mo- lander, S. D. Snyder and G. S. Hard- ing. These men are members of the executive committee of the Beltrami County Jefferson Highway club. C. M. Claypool, of Des Moines, publicity commissioner for the Jeffer- son highway, who has been making his headquarters in Bemidji during the past week while completing ar- rangements for the Little Falls “junket” trip, says that the conven- tion is certain to be well attended and of a most enthusiastic nature. In a telephone communication yes- terday, General Manager Clarkson informed Claypool that the southern part of the state will be well repre- sented. GOOD SCRAP TONIGHT. (By United Press.) Minneapolis, Oct. 6.—‘Soldier” Bartfleld, who recently travelled a fast clip in a bout with Welterweight champion Mike O’'Dowd, will meet Johnny Tillman here tonight at Mike Collins' arena. U. S. SUPREME COURT RECONVENES TODAY (By United Press.: Washington, Oct. 6.—The United which is t obe held in the Masonic|States supreme court reconvened to- Temple Wednesday evening. day for the regular October term and There will be work in the Master|faced a mass of appeals, involving Mason’s degree. Supper is to be|the future of *“Big Business,” anti- served at 6 o'clock, after which there| prosecutions and scores of knotty will be a social session, followed by |questions growing out of the war. the regular lodge program. The prohibition questions is expected All Masons are urged to attend|to come up also. both the supper and degree work ges- sjon. GOVERNMENT MOVES TO EXPEDITE THE DRY DECISION (By United Press.) MO0B DEMANDS PRISONER. (By United Press.) ‘Washington, Ga., Oct. 6.—Mose Martin, negro. mob victim, Killed, and five other negroes, are held as a host- Washington, Oct. 6.—The govern-|age by a mob demanding tbe delivery ment in the supreme court this after- |of Jack Gordon, another negro, who- noon moved to expedite final decisfon |is alleged to have murdered Deputy on what amount of alcohol in a bev- Sheriff Freeman when the latter erage constitutes intoxicating liquor. tried to arrest him.