Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, October 14, 1919, Page 1

Sige s ‘VOLUME XIIL HAYOR MAKES STRONG DENTAL TOALLEGATION MEMBER UNITED PRE The Pioneer is a member of the United Press. Today’s wox_‘ld’s news tv’d'ay. Aeclares at Council Meeting, That Booze and Gambling Were Before His Time ed His Resignation; Ad T NO. 243 i Will FEATURED BY MIUSIC BEHIGHER EXT | ¥eh 1:Officers for ',New Auto Club Its Members GET TODAY’S NEWS OUT OF TODAY’S PAPER Be Seleeted‘ by ‘Another -interesting 'meeting: :of, ‘the: Bemid,i- association will follow ‘| tomorrow’s weekly luncheon. Offi- importance. { journment Folldws : " 1,0, "¢ the Indian treaty law nor with the county option law of the state égd» hence prosecution for illegal sell of ‘booze had hard sledding. p At the conclusion of the mayor’s address, «called his attention to the fact t! such an amendment had been ma; ta ,the ordihance in question apd read at the council meeeting the - same evening, providing for such gr-| - Chicago, reits. and giving the penalty upon{the 36 bombs, mailed to leading Alleging that most of the law Vi ! lators, sentenced in the last sessfon BoNUS of the district.court, had commitfed their “offenses prior to his assumingif office, Mayor Johnson at the session: of the city council Monday nliht read his defense, the result of it bes City «conviction. «Mr. Presi he council: : T “At the last regular meeting of is body a wholy unwarranted and what I have good reason to believe a’l malicious attack was made on me as] mayor of this city. by the eity attor-) ney in which some of you gentlemen joined, for alleged failure on my part to enforce the ordinances of this city and the laws of the State of Minne- -sota” n regard to gambling and the suppression of the illegal sale of in- toxicating liquor. This attack on me ‘followed a general indictment of the city administration by Judge Stanton after sentencing several violators of ‘these laws, for neglect or failure to -enforce them. Not Acquainted. “1 was not sufficiently acquainted -with the facts at that time to defend my administration, except generally, ‘in this, that I was not aware of any open violation of these laws or or- dinances, and had, on qualiiying for ‘this office issued strict orders to the —police force to arrest all violaters of these laws ,as well as violaters of all .other ‘ordinances over which the court of this city has municipal vthe facts, two indictments for selling intoxicat- ing liquor, dates of the offence r'eb- Tuary 14 and 15, 1919; Frank Dewey two, one for selling and one for keep- ing a place liquors were kept for sale, February 14 and 17; Clarence LaValley, two, both sales, February 13 and March 29; John Dewey, two, both selling both February 17; William ..cDer- ‘mid, two ‘After the close of the address tlie coyncil and. spectators. quietly spt Nothing was. said. in: general ‘abayt ‘address, Finally a motion-to ad- was_miade and .carried. .- (. ‘jurisdiction. by the city attorney to my neglect to enforce these laws and ordinances, citing Judge Stantons criticism and references conditions in this ecity, while at the same time, he, the city -attorney was in a position to know, undoubtedly did know, or if he did not know ought to have looked up that twenty four of the ‘twenty-six indictments found against residents of this city, were for of- “fences committed before I became mayor. If you want further proof of “this statement, -you are authorized to consult the records in the office of the clerk of district court. Quotes From Records. TFebruary 15; Iver Wold, one, gambl- ing, February 13; Thomas Bowe, one gambling, February 15; Frank Gag- non, three, two for keep, one for sell- ing, February 12 and 15 and March}, 28; James Kelley, keeping a place and selling; two, February 12 and 14; John Slow, selling, February 12;] Kelley & Slow, gambling, FebPuary. 14; Charles Sears, 2, keeping a place and selling, February 12 and 13; Marie Thompson 2, keeping and sell- ideiit and gentlemen ‘of place. Attorney Huffman Gary.. Many men.wanted in connec- tion with the plot- are still.at larie, according to'the Tribune articie, and ho announcement ‘of those under ar rest will be made until every effort has'been made to.appreliend all sus- pects, according to the Tribune. MRS. CALVIN L. BROWN DIES IN MINNEAPOLIS Word was received in Bemidji Monday afternoon that Mrs. Calvin L. Brown, wife of Calvin L. Brown of Minneapolis, chief justice of the Min- nesota supreme court, had died that same afternoon. Besides her distinguished husband, three children are left, one of them being M. J. Reference was made London, where intoxicating ing, February 13. and 15; Mrs. Charles Sears, 2, keeping and selling both, February 14, and Pete Bille- deau, keeping and selling, February|. 13 and 14. These indictments were brought in by the grand jury after what we (Continued on Page Eight) W PAame \ Wilson’s threatened A special program is being ar- ranged for next ‘week’s luncheon .when Mrs. C. R. Sanborn, Mrs. Oliver, —_— « . fRiggs, both of Bemidji, and- Miss { Dorothy Humes of Cass Lake, Wwiil provide musical numbers. Their ogram will comprise vocal, violi nd pigno. solos. . The weekly luncheons are becom- ng very popular -and officers of the association are making an effort to Yprovide special programs as often as possible, that the meetings may not 1 be restricted to matters of business, APPLICATIONS RAPIDLY GIVEN OUT Applications for the state bonus ing suggested at the previous meet- 'voted to returned service men by the ing that he resign his position. Jegislature, brought. up the fact that owing‘.if.o the ordinances having been dra; :which were received in Bemidji gyes- terday, are being rapidly distributed long ago they did not confirm with'[But 300 of the blanks have been re- .ceived at American Legion head- wquarters, where they are being dis- 'tributed among members. BOMB MAKER UNDER ARREST BY MILITARY Byg’cU nited Press.) business men and officials through- ’gm‘ the nation last May Day, is held by -military ofticials at Gary, Ind., ‘according. toithe story.printed-hy. the | and -contemplated; the: 'entire. levy . 3 State, : 8.1-nills; county;{ Chicago Tribune today.. ity, 21. + Lo i Do confirmation - was-obtainable "Mayor - di- Self. trom Col. W:'S. Mapes, The may;r’s ?d‘:f&s follows: Co apes, commander:at ant attorney general of the state. The body has been taken to Wil- mar for interment, burial rites to be performed tomorrow afternoon. ALLIES TO BLOCKADE SOVIET GOVERNMENT By Carl Groat. (United Press Correspondent.) Berlin, Oct. 14.—The allies have proposed an international blockade against the soviet in Russia. The proposition was made today to Germany in a note which was also ad- dressed to Austria and neutral coun. tries. The note’s receipt here fol- lows the allies most recent note to Germany to define its attitude toward HOLD RIGA FIRMLY were still holding Riga in the most “Here they are: Frank Nortn,|recent fighting, reported in dis- patches reaching here today. They are said to have firmly held the city Sunday night when the Germans failed repeatedly in attempts to cross the Dvina river into the city proper. ENDEAVORS MEET TONIGHT. The Christian Endeavor society of the Presbyterian church will hold its selling and keep, both|regular monthly business meeting at the home of Ella Laqua, 206 Third street, this evening. A soeial session will follow the meeting. STANTON AT CASS LAKE. Judge C. ‘'W. Stanton left yester- 'day for Grand Rapids where he is presiding at an adjourned term of Itasca county district court. He was accompanied by Lee A. LaBaw, offi- cfal court reporter. CABINET DISCUSSES COAL -‘STRIKE. AND SUGAR SHORTAGE Washington,, Oct. 14.—President age and general labor. conditions. to- *|'cers for the newly organized Bemidji Association Auto club will be named -and ‘there “will be other business of entertainment given a LAHR APPEARS FOR - BEMIDJI "ASSOCIATIO) RIS SHOWN L i At Meeting of Council Monday|- Evening; Additional Items Are Added From 101 last year, the for Bemidji is expected to be 108.2 mills next spring, according to a-re- port made by J. P. Lahr to the city evening, he being|- chairman of a special committee of the Bemidji association, which named him chairman of a committee to as- council Monday * while in special session, | certain what taxes were contemplated t. 14.—The maker of “In- day night. waoulg. 29.5 - mills 1.9 1 47.3 mills; parks, 1.4 mill ‘total of 108.2 mills. : - ‘Committee Recommends. In its recommendations, the #sso-| ciation committee says: y for next year with a view of, perhaps, curtailing some of the funds for pur- poses, that it might be cons'}dered could well be lowered with no incon- veniences. Mr. Lahr made his report to the association and presented it to the council at its regular meeting Mon- It showed the valuation of "the district, as submitted by the county auditor to be $2,050,000 which should levy 47.3 mills. The park board of Bemidji has not yet submitted a tentative levy. Last year the. levy was $3,500, or about 1.4 mills. In -summarizing the * levies made|’ Is’; ‘m: tax_levy’ 'p,ot" now speak excellent English and wyRtem. St "~ WILL BE GIVEN BY Part. of Publicity Drive for C?mh Campaign Staged - In December For the purpose of providing funds with which to properly carry on & program of publicity in behalf of the Nation<Wide Campaign to be & tertainmentfor the occasion wiii be :{earried out-and the evering will be one of frolic. and, . unrestrained amusement. The early part of the evening will be devoted to cards, and e city levy the committee|refreshments will be ‘served at an would favor an additional levy of $2,600 for the fire department, in order to provide a paid fire chief, and additional levy of $1,600 for t.he police department, in order to main- tain a more efficient department; and a levy of one mill for the band instead of the $500 as suggested, thus distributing the most of main- taining the band over the entire val- uation of the city. i “In the school levy, the committee would recommend that the item of teachers’ wages be reduced to $50,- Brown of Bemidji, assist- 000 from the proposed $60,000, as schools.” Oct. 14.—Lettish troops without support. tax levy. d few business men were paying the salary of the director and that many people of Bemid}i were being bene- fitted by the band in its appearances under the levy of last year of $56,- 000 of that item but $41,684.656 was actually paid. This would allow near- 1y $9,000 for increased salaries, con- emplated and arranged for. Forecast Cash Basis. “We would also -recommend a further reduction of $4,000 in item 13 of other expenses, as the state .| apportionment for the past year was $16,480 and the anticipated state aid for the $13,000 which is to be used for the taking up of outstanding war- rants. We find that the floating in- debtedness has been reduced in the amount of $21,000 during the past year and with the $12,000 allowed as above this should place the district on a cash basis. We think that the reductions as noted will not in any the Baltic situation. way effect the . efl'ici\ency of the LETTISH TROOPS STILL The budget for the band was set at $2,200 to be raised by a one mill It was asserted that a contributing a cent to its This then made the additional levy for these items $5,200. The council accepted the recom- mendations. WILSON MAY ASK THAT HOUSE CONTINUE (By United Press.) Washington, Oct. 14.—President Wilson may ask congress not to ad- journ without first acting on ue leg- islation he has recommended in var- ious messages. The house has been taking a recess. COLLEGE HEAD INDUCTED. St. Panl, Oct. 14.—After serving eighteen months as president of Ma- calester college, Dr. Elmer Allen Bess, was to be inaugurated today. The cabinet discussed - the|ceremony, postponed on account of coal strike, sugar short-|the war, was t of Hope PreyByterian church this af- ternoon. ¥ to take place at House early hour, following which there will be dancing. : A feature of the evening will be lunch box sale, each lady being re- quested to bring one to the party. Plans for the party were made last evening at a meeting of the commit- tee in charge of the campaign. WILSON IS RESTLESS DURING THE NIGHT (By United Press.) Washington, Oct. 14.—President Wilson’s condition this morning was good, although he did not have a restful night, accoraing to his per- sonal physician, Dr. Grayson. The restlessness was caused by swelling incurred of his long seige in bed, ac- cording to the statement. ITALY ACCEPTS FIUME SETTLEMENT PROPOSAL (By United Press.) Paris, Oct. 14.—The Petit Parisien reports that it understands the Ital- ian government has accepted the set- tlement of the Fiume question on the basis of an independent state and the port under the contro. of the league of nations. CONFERENCE WILL MEDIATE BIG STRIKE By Ralph Couch. (United Press Correspondent.) Washington, 'Oct. 14.—The central committee of the industrial confer- ence reported to a full conference to- day, without recommendation, a res- olution calling for mediation in the steel strike. The resolution was of- fered by the labor group. WHEREABOUTS OF ENLISTED 20TH ENGINEER IS DESIRED The home service department of Bemidji is seeking the whereabouts of a boy by the name of Shotto, who enlisted in Bemidji in the Twentieth engineers, 21st company. He has not been heard from since March 17, and if any one knows where he is located they will confer a favor by notifying the home serv- ice department. cbnmmm COAST HOME. Mr. and VMrs. A, M. Bartlett and daughter have gone to Fargo by auto where they will visit for a month, af- ter which they will proceed to the coast were they will make their fu- thére home. photograph oi dm'fi"lfi}er pational ths ago were ignorabt’ of the' simplest rule In the “school of the soldier” will as-of the English tunguuge, who pow march and drill with the pre- igiol of veterons. They have been impressing New Yorkers at various gions_with their “snap” and skill. Thesa:men, almost all of foreign birth, “dre the first graduates of the recruit educational center at Camp Upton, and Tepresent 14 nationalitles. These products of the army's “democratic melting HALLOWE'EN JAMBOREE DULUTH FRIENDS ON W‘eat!\er.‘_}iotel Markham: warmer, unsettled. quad,” composed of men who four in every way show the benefits of thig rtmsetye £ BONDS OF ALLEGED STATE PURJURERS “Big Harry” Goes to Fort Leavenworth November 1 to Serve Year Frank Storey and John Musolf, the two state witnesses, who are charged with perjury during the booze and gambling cases in the recent term of the district court and were confined in the county jail under bonds of $6,- 000 eagh, have given bail and re- leased. . A - ; The accused are from Duluth and Dyluth people went on. their bonds after spending the time in jail since court adjourned. They will be tried at the February term of court. Judge. Page Morris has given “Big Harry” Gousalus another month’s extention in . his penetentiary sen- tence, he having been convicted at Fergus Falls for selling booze. He was to have commenced his sentence Qctober 1, but* has been allowed until November 11, when he wil go to Fort Leavenworth for a year's sentence. ONE STRIKER SHOT BY POLICE IN CLASH (By United Press.) Youngstown, O., Oct. 14—One man .was shot, many were beaten and sev- eral arrested when strikers clashed with city police at the Carnegie Steel company’s plant early today. PRINCE COMING TO U. S. (By United Press.) ‘Winnipeg, Oct. 14.—The Prince ot Wales today planned to leave Winni- gelg' for a visit to the mines near Co- alt. Later he will go to Hamilton, Ont., and will visit several small cities in Ontario. | The prince plans to go to Ottawa the latter part of the month to pay his farewell respects to the premier of Canada before going to the United States for a brief visit, SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION FOR EASTERN STARS WEDNESDAY The order of the Eastern Star will hold a school of instruction Thurs- day evening at 8 o’clock at the Ma- sonic hall. The meeting will be conducted by the worthy grand matron, Miss Jane Todd of Austin, Minn. GOVERNMENT WILL ~ BAR ALIEN RADICALS (By United Press.) _ Washington, Oct. 14.—To keep thougands of radicals out of the country, the house of foreign affairs commyittee today favorably reported a resolution extending for one year af- ter ‘the peace ratification war times pagsport restrictions. CRIMINAL COURT CALENDAR * "IN N. D. DISTRICT COURT i (By United Press.) { Minot, N. D. Oct. 14.—Forty-three crimina)l actions have accumulated since-the last session of the United States district court here two years 4g0. - The influenza prevented the holding of last year’s session. Among those who will be tried is an glleged would-be-assassin of Presi- dent Wilson, prohibition offenders and others charged with sedition. Largest circulation North.Central Minnesofa “|COUNCIL FIRE COMITTEE IN REPORT MADE SOUNDS NOTE Does Not Favor Hiring of Out- side Chief for Fire . Department LACK-OF CO-OPERATION GREAT TROUBLE CAUSE Firemen Buy Own Coats and Do Other Things That Are Necessary T — The special council committee, ap- pointed to meet with the fire depart- ment and investigate certain mat- ters concerning the department made its report Monday night to the city council.“’\ The committee comprised Alderman Barnell, chairman; Back- us, Palmer, Jones and Benner, and in their report gave the following explanation to their findings: e . ._Committee Revort. “This committee, appointed at the last couneil meeting to investigate certain matters concerning the fire d'efinrtmant report as follows: “We'do not recommend the hiring of an outside paid fire chief at this time, as suggested, in view of the fact that the Bemidji fire department is an entirely volunteer organization and the employment of a chief from another city would not only injure its efficiency, but would tend to dis- rupt the entire orgahization. ‘““We appreciate the necessity of fire risk inspection in the city and believe that a chief could be obtainsed locally who ,.would he satisfactory bothito™the council and the fire de~ partment, and whose duties, in.addi- tion to that of chief, would be to look after the fire risks in Bemidji. Lack of Cooperation. ““We find that there is considerable lack of co-operation between the city council and the fire department and at a meeting of the fire department at which members of this committee were present considerable dissatis- faction was expressed and the feeling in that organization very apparent —seemingly due to the indifference on the part of the council towards them. One of the causes of this, and the principal one, seems to be that supplies and equipment which are necessary to efficiently fight fire, and for which requisition has been made to the city clerk, have not been fur- either been forcd to gt along without them or else buy the things them- selves. Ordered—Not Provided. ‘‘Some of the items which we re. fer to which have been ordered and not received are: Chemicals—There is at present only one charge of acid on hand for the chemical engine. Acid container—This was lost at a recent fire and requisitiion for a new one was made immediately. ‘Chemical engine is handicaped to less than half efficiency without it. 100 ft.1-2" rope. 100 ft. 3-8 wrecking cable. Six hydrant wrenches. Ten hose spanners. Six pike poles. Ten hose holders for ladders. Six ax handles. Three gas masks. Thirty-six coats. What “‘Bovs” Paid For. “Some of the equipment that has been purchased and paid for by the fire department is: Coats, boots, hats, bath tub and toilet and water connections, beds and bedding and two gas masks. “Bemidji is proud of its fire de- partment and we have boasted of its efficiency and it is only recently that this agitation has been started to be- little this department. The reason for this is not entirely apparent to this committee at this time, but we are loath to believe that this equip- ment and these supplies have been withheld for no other reason than to handicap and discredit the fire- fighters. ‘“We recommend that this report be accepted by the council as a re- quisition for such supplies as have not been received and that they be purchased immediately.” When Alderman Benner finished reading the report to the council, it was noted that several members of the fire-department were present and they were asked by Alderman Bar- nell to give vent to their opinions, aftpr City Clerk Stein had asserted that when a requisition for fire de- partment supplies had been allowed by the council no one consulted him as to what was needed and of what brand and grade. He stated he (Continued on Page Eight) . nished, and the fire department has - S SN