Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, October 16, 1919, Page 1

MEMBER UNITED PRESS The Pioneer is a member of the United Today’s world’s news today. Press. VOLUME XII. NO. 245 BEMIDJI AUTO CLUB CHOOSES - OFFICERS FOR * RGANIZAT With-G. W. Harnwell as Vice President - 4| nesday “'{McGhee’s office and after examining '|NURSE M'GREGOR’S SALARY INCREASED AS RESULT OF RED CROSS ACTIVITY Teachers, School Officers and People. All Sound Her Praises ing Activitjes held a meeting Wed- in County Superintendent N - “The Red Cross Committee of Nurs- the records of the county and com- munity nurse, Miss May MacGregor, and listening to the reports made by various members on work known to haye been done by her, the committee ‘-l unanimously voted to increase her REPORT ON PROPOSED - *. "] salary from $100 to’ $125 a month, ‘| beginning November 1irst. "Miss MacGregor is now visiting the GUARD UNIT ROSEATE schools in the Grygla country and Road Matters Discussed at' I teresting Meeting of ./ Bemidji Assn. With a membership of more than will give an address at the teachers’ .| meeting held there tomorrow, under ns | the supervision of Assistant County ..{ Superintendent C. G. Hankey. From letters received, not only teachers but the school officers and people in gen- eral are taking an active interest in this first meeting of a series that will be-held in the county during the year. The next meeting will be held fitty, the Bemidji Association Autor|in Baudette, November 1, conducted ‘mobile ganized at yesterday’s weekly lunch- ““gon. A.M. Bagley was named chair- man-of the club, with G. W. Harn- well, vice-chairman. H. M. Sta‘p,‘zot‘g was elected to be secretary-treasurer: The benefits to be derived by mem- bership in the new club are numer- .ous. Every member of the associas tion may, by payment of one dojlar, .join the club, receiving the rights of _affiliation with the state and nation- i@l automobile associations. The first club was permanently~ or-| by County Superintendent J. C. Mc- Ghee, who will hold a similar meet- ing in the Central school building, Bemidji, November 22. | DICKENS LEAVES WHITE EARTH RESERVATION FOR TEXAS OIL FIELDS ‘payment of dues carries the member | Was Former Superintendent at until March 1921; carries a subserip~ tion to “Sparks,’ ’'the snappy pl)b];. .cation of the state association; grants ~the use of a bail bond; entitles the holder to a national automobile as- "gociation emblem; gives parking and Red Lake; Good Friend : of the Indians SO 3 W. F. Dickens, formerly superin- ' club house privileges at the state faiv | tengent of the Red Lake Indian reser- .and provides use of the Minneapolis | yation, and later given charge of the ‘and other club houses. Guard Outlock Fine. ~ An interesting report by H, Z Wtchell, of the armory committ N _made known the fact that Bemidji|gry) (fleld. “has an excellent opportunity. of se- |yl ke regretted by many, especially nring a national guard company. A{the Indians, whose friend he ever -nepresentative of the association Was | yas - - . notified while in ;St. Paul Saturday|. that the Eveleth company had been . mustered out of service and the offi- cials of the Sixth regiment are seri- ously considering Bemidji for the ptace. Colonel Bookstaver and Lieut. Col. Stutz are understood to highly : regard Bemidji and are likely to rec- {Ammend the establishment of the *¥ompany here. Such action, the Be- White Earth reservation, has left for the oil fields of Texas. Mr. Dickens was a success in the government In- dian.department and his services are now. being sought outside of the fed- His leaving Minnesota The oil fields will prosper by his going and the friends of Mr. Dickens certainly hope that he will profit equally well. Something says that his stay.in the southern territory will be short. But it takes Dickens to make money quickly and if he does not make it that way he will try a different proposition rather than re- main in a climate of which he thinks symidjfi representative was made to un- less than that of Minnesota. . derstand, would be approved by the "‘adjutant general’s office. Bands Progressing. Oliver Riggs, director of the mili- tary and juvenile bands, gave an in- teresting report of the progress.:be- ing made by both musical organiza- tions. Road matters were given consider- able attention at the meeting and the ‘Inter-Cominunity Relations commit- . tee was authorized to visit Cass Lake ahd Park Rapids for the purpose of providing a more cordial relationship ‘between the places. Mr. Gragason, of Troppman’s de- partment store, reported that the Women’s Civic & Community club is -desirous of receiving the co-operation of the association in providing a proper standard of sanitation in the stores of Bemidji. HM tatk was ap- preciated and the merchants indi- «gated that.they are anxious to assist in the movement. Musical Program “Booked.” A special musical program is to feature the association luncheon pro- -gram next Wednesday. There will be violin, vocal and piano solos by Mrs. ‘C. R. Sanborn and Mrs. Oliver Riggs, of Bemidji and Miss Dorothy Humes of Cass Lake. GERMAN SOLDIERS NOT ' OBEYING ALLIES’ ORDER (By United Press.) Berlin, Oct. 16.—Only one third of the Germans in the Baltic district are obeying thé evacuation order, it was reported today. The remainder are being transferred to the Russian army. Reports from Reval say the peas- ants and former soldiers in that dis- trict have seized 300,000 acres of un- cultivated land and have begun to cultivate it. MANKATO REPORTS “FIRST” SNOW IN MINNEZOTA (By United Press.) Mankato, Oct. 16.—The first snow of the season fell in Minnesota today. A heavy snow fell here and at Fari- ‘bault. Not the first snow in the state, Mankato. Bemidji had snow over a week ago and it coated the earth and eyerything on top. 1 STATE HEALTH BOARD HOPES NO EPIDEMIC (By United Press.) St. Paul, Oct. 16.—Members of the state board of health here today held hope that there will be no serious epidemic of influenza this fall and winter. Figures thus far show that there is no immediate dange¢# of a general outbreak of the affliction, they said. However, the board expects to take every precaution possible against an- other siege. Rules for sanitation, prevention and care of influenza and other win- ter diseases were to be made public following the conference today.: PRESIDENT MUCH BETTER: CABINET MEETS TODAY (By United Press.) Washington, Oct. 16.—President Wilson was further improved this morning, according to a White House statement. Cabinet special meeting may be called today to consider the sugar shortage, impending coal miners strike and the general labor situa- tion, Secretary Tumulty said. FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. CALVIN L. BROWN In the Minneapolis Tribune of Tuesday appears the following ac- count of the death and funeral of Mrs. Calvin L. Brown, mother of M. J. Brown of Bemidji: Funeral services for Mrs. Calvin L. Brown. wife of the chief justice of the Minnesota supreme court, were held this afternoon at the residence, 909 Fourth street southeast. Late to- day the body was to be taken to .vill- mar for burial. Mrs. Brown, who was 61 years old, died yesterday at the residence. Before her marriage, September 1, 1879, she was Annette Marlow, and was the daughter of Alexander Marlow of Willmar. She was born in Caledonia, Minn., July 7, 1858, and is survived by her hus- band, three daughters, Mrs. J. B. Branton of Willmar, Edna and Mar- garet Brown of Minneapolis, and a son, Montreville Brown of Minne. apolis. ‘e GET TODAY'S N COUNTYFARM O FOA WS OUT OF TODAY’S PAPER BUREAU MEETS CORT Association Will Discuss Proposition of Joi_ning State Federation - 3 QUESTION WILL'BE DECIDED AT SESSION Many Other Matters of Impc Are Scheduled:to Come: -Before Meeti'!"w : meeting of the ‘Beltrami ' Farm Bureau will be held at the court house in Bemidji, Tuesday, Octobe! 21, at 2 o’clock in the afternoon. At that time the- association will dis. cuss the organization of a unit of the Minnesota Farm Bureau federation and to go on record as to whether affiliation is favored or not fevored, Order of Business The order of business will be asj.. follows: Brief report of status of iae pro- posed county farm bureau, member- ship, finance, plans of work, achieve- ments. Consideration of the proposed Min- nesota Farm Bureau Federation. a. Report of delegates attending Sep- tember 4th conference. b. Discus- sion by speaker assigned to explain federation. Shall ‘the plan of federating the Minnegota farm bureaus be ap- proved? &a. by Farm Bureau menthers. Agreement on proposed amendment to the proposed: articles of incorpora- tion of the Minnesota Farm Bureauw Federation. Does the county desire to affiliate with the federationi if organized? Agreement oj:tamendents to the constitution gnd’ byrlaws of the County Farm - Buvéaui association, it such are necessary. Presentation and djgcussion of the plans for the Copnty; Farm Bureau membership cami lk% t Deserves Consideration. This is a highly. i i ortant matter and deserves thg ca'%ul considera- tion of every farmer‘in the county, whether or not he i¥ a member of the Farm Bureau., No#fy your neigh- bors and all come'pr¢pared to take an active part in theXiscussion. It is also announc; that the an- nual meeting of the® Farm Bureau will be held Saturday, December 6. A. B. C. CLUB TO MEET TOMORBROW EVFM"™NG The A. B. C. club will meet in the basement of the Presbyterian church Friday evening at 7:30 o’clock. This is the first meeting of ‘the season and plans for the comlng‘iwlnter will be discussed. The offf§ers and Rev. L. P. Warford are: "xious tnat all boys interested be present. PRESIDENT SMITH OF LUMBER 'CO. RETURNS M. E. Smith, président of the Smith-Robinson Lumber company, who has been in the city for the past two weeks, announces that he will again assume his duties at the local office, which means ghat Mr. Smith will have headquartérs in Bemidji. No other changes have been made, according to Mr. Smith. RIGA’S BATTLE FRONT NOWGROWING WIDER (By United Press.) Mitau, Russia, Oct. 16.—As the battle in the Riga distrft continues with intense fighting, the battle line is widening. German troops extend- ed their fighting zone when they cap- tured Ust, Dvinsk and Boldern. Lettish troops are holding their position on the other side of the Dvina river, north of Riga, which they succeeded in crossing after per- sistent fighting. The Germans are not answering the cannonading. NEAR TO AGREEMENT. (By United Press.) Washington, Oct. 16.—The central committee of the national industrial committee {8 “very near’” agreement on a report on collective bargaining, Charles Edward, Russell, member of the committee réported today. HOUSE Discussion 3nd voting Ice ‘flog, shown In ¢ | vears ‘of research work. ‘Weather—Hotel| - prqbable cold, vari “PIONEER/S""€IRCULATION Largest cirgulati) North Centray Minp ' Historical Society L "X 45c PER MONTH SHELDON BANK CHAIN SECURES TWO MORE * "IN NORTH MINNESOTA A, G. Wedge, Formerly of This City, Will Extend His Supervision Tfle Sheldon banking institutions have taken on two more northern M{nnesota banks, which is idicative of ‘their fdith in the growth and velgpment of northern Minnesota. First. State bank of Flood- i:Minn.,.and the Warba State bank-are the recent ones purchased. A. G. Wedge, Jr., formerly active in the First National bank of this city, and now located in Minneapolis with the Sheldon people, will have general supervision. This will not change his location, but will merely add to the work that he is now do- ing. Mr. Wedge frequently vis.ts Be- midji and the other cities in which the Sheldons have banking connec- tions. COLORAINE PLAYS IN 'BEMIDJI SATURDAY The Coloraine high school football team will play the Bemidji team in this city next Saturday afternoon at Athletic park. 'Most of the local boys are in fine condition and ready for a game. Although the Coloraine team has met defeat this season, they have been: thoroughly drilled in new plays and come here determined to carry honors away with them. This is one of the last games to be played on the local gridiron and the boys should have the support of all loyal school Tahs. BAUDETTE'S “GRAND OLD MAN” IS CALLED Baudette, Oct. 16.—Thomas Cath- cart, 90, Baudette’s grand old man, died early Tuesday morning at his home here. He has been confined to his bed for some time and a little over a month ago celebrated his birthday by being host to a chicken dinner party. Mr. Cathcart claimed what is known as Old Town on a squatter’s rights and was here before the rail- road came through here, vut later' the railroad bought the land from the government and, as Cathcart did not have a record of his land, question of title to the land, has heen in the courts for many years. He made his home with his daugh- ter, Mrs. Hyland, and son, William Catheart, Jr. Thomas Cathcart re- sides in Vancouver, a daughter, Mrs. Erskine, lives at Fort Frances, Ont., and another is Mrs. Ray of Sleeman. Mrs. France, who lives in Spokane, Wash., was here on a visit to see her father. Mrs. Cathcart died five years ago. Funeral services were held today. SUES “OTHER MAN” J FOR LOSS FOR WIFE St. Paul, Oct. 16.—Cnarging alien- ation of his wife’s affections Raymond Johnston, a federal official, has in- stituted a suit in district court against Freeman L. Daggett, manager of the Fairbanks Morse company, 220 East Fifth street, for $10,000 dam- ages. The complaint alleges that Dag- gett “enticed away and harbored” his wife at his summer home at Eranconia, near Taylor’s Falls, in 1918, introducing the young woman to his wife as a very old friend. COMPETENT MANAGER IS WANTED FOR NEW - COUNTY INFIRMARY Beltrami Executive Is Desired More Than One From the Outside County Auditor A. D. Johnson has advertised for a superintendent for the new county infirmary, now in the course of construction on the county farm, just east of Lake Bemidji, and in reply to his request for applica- tions the replies have been in the main from the southern portion of Minnesota. It should be that an applicant from Beltrami county should receive the position, and it is desired that a man and his wife apply for the manage- ment of this splendid institution, which will be ready for occupancy about Japuary 1. * The structure is for the care of the gounty's destitute and the county farm consists of 156 acres. The new building is spacious and modern in every detafl, equipped with an excel- lent heating plant, modern lavatories, electric lighted, well ventilated and for the superintendent is a fine suite of quarters on the first floor with all modern conveniences for house keep- ing. A 'large barn has been erected, and a deep well has been put in, and it is the intention of the county to pur- chase a supply of good stock, and more of the land is to be cleared. This all being so, what is wanted is a capable executive to be the new superintendent and all applications should be in the hands of County Au- | ditor A. D. Johnson not later than November 6, for consideration by the board of county commissioners. It is the desire to make the insti- tution self sustaining so far as pos- sible and the right superintendent can accomplish this result. It is hoped a competent Beltrami county man and his good wife can be secured. GOMPERS RECOVERING. (By United Press.) Washington, Oct. 16.—Samuel Gompers is recovering from his at-; tack of nervous exhaustion today and conferred with his lieutenants in the industrial peace confeernce. He hopes industrial peace conference. He hopes within a day or two. | ‘FLYING PARSON’ LEADS: DOWNED BY BREAK By United Press.) St. Paul, Neb., Oct. 16.—Lieuten- ant Maynard, “the flying parson’ ar- rived here at 10:47 this morning, leaving for Omaha at 11:14 o’clock. He jis still in the transcontinental air race. Two flyers were kille: last night near FRvanston, lowa, when they crashed in a mountain blizzard. They were Lieutenants French Kirby and Stanley Miller. MAYNARD FORCED DOWN. Omaha, Neb.,, Oct. 16. — Lieut. Maynard was forced down by a brok- en crankshaft four miles west of Wahoo, Neb., according to reports received here. He was not harmed. Army trucks rushed to his assistance and he started transferring a motor from a Martin plane wrecked at ALENREDSTO FEEL WAR BAN FOR ONE YEAR AFTER TREATY House Overwhelmingly Votes to Bar All Radicals From United States THOSE ALLOWED MUST HAVE CLEAN SLATES Drastic War Act Will Be Rigidly Enforced in the Future (By. United Press.) ‘Washington, Oct. 16.—With gov- ¢ Storker T. Storkersen (left), who drifted for eight months on an arctic | ernment reports showing that alen up in the Canedian Rockies, at Banff, Alberta, the guest of the noted explorer, Vilhjulmur Stefansson (on the right). These two men order in all parts of the country, the are preparing an extensive 1eport to the Canadlian government covering six radicals are agitating strikes and dis- house today voted overwhelmingly to continue for one year after the con- clusion of peace the war time ban against entrance into the United States of undesirable foreigners. At the request of Secretary Lans- ing the bill was passed to continue the war time passport restriotions, under. which-aliens are requested to Submit their complete rcords and un- dergo a thorough investigation by American consuls before they are al- lowed to leave their native countries for the United States. Foreigners must prove beyond all doubt that they are coming to the United States for legitimate purposes. SERVICE “REMARKABLE” DECLARES BURLESORN Atlantic City, N. J., Oct. 16.—Vig- orously turning against his critics in the firat public address he has deliv- -ored-mince entering-the cabiiet, Post- master General Burleson told the Na- tional Hardware Manufacturérs asso- ciation in session here that the postal administration wus ‘‘remarkable in development, wonderful in organiza- tion and that its standard of effi- ciecy borders on the miraculous.” 22 SUMMER HOMES BURN. MINNETONKA (By United Press.) Minneapolis, Oct. 16.—Fire, caused by a defective flue destroyed twenty- two summer homes at Groveland, Lake Minnctonka early today. ‘.ne loss is estimated at $75,000. 8ix per- sons were seriously injured. Mrs. Robert Cox, in whose home the fire started, suffered a broken leg and arm when she jumped from the second floor. Th Methodist assembly hall, dor- mitory and buildingy were destroyed. SIX MONTHS EMBARGO PLACED UPON SUGAR (By United Press.) Washington, Oct. 16.—To prevent a sugar famine in the United States an embargo on exportation of all raw and refined sugar and sugar cane is provided in a resolution introduced in the house today by Representative Gallinger. The embargo is proposed for six months or as long as the president i deems wise. SHANTUNG VOTE TODAY. Washington, Oct. 16.—A vote by the scnate late today on the Shan- tung amendments to the peace treaty was planned by republican leaders, with acquiescence, it was said, of the democrats. Republican spokesmen said inquir- ies were made of Senator Johnson of California, who returned here to- day, Senator LaFollette of Wiscon- sin, and other republicans regarding speeches on the Shantung amend- ments, and that they have agreed to curtafl their remarks. Chairman Lodge of the foreign re- lations committee, author of the Shantung - amendments, also was said to have agreed to a vote today. FORMER RESIDENT Frank Wanfi? of chl?ilga.vll(%x?', a former restdent of Bemidji, arrived in this city Tuesday evening for a visit with old time friends and acquaintances. He expects to remain about two weeks. Mr. Warner is well known by the old time residents of Bemidji, he leaving about four or five years ago. SENATOR HALE URGES SENATE TO SPEED UP MORE ACTION (By United Press.) ‘Washington, Oct. 16.—A demand that the senate hold night sessions to speed up action on the peace treaty Yuctan without waiting permission of the war department. was made by Senator Hale of Maine, - republican, in a speech today. ISR, S, S, i SPSIE, T