Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, October 23, 1919, Page 1

{Press. . Today's world’s news today. VOLUME XIL NO. 251 T BY RED CROSS; * BOARD CHOSEN Ninth Federal District Gives Address “CARLSON TELLS PLANS FOR COMING ROLL CALL ‘A, P. White Urges Effort Be Made to Pro_l;lote Sale of Christmas Seals Members of the South Beltrami _.county Red Cross chapter, met in the . Bemidji association rooms Wednes- day afternoon and named the board of directors for the ensuing year. " The executive committee will meet .this afternoon to choose the officers, Jeonsisting of a chapter chairman, 'm'étary and treasurer, the new com- ‘mittee comprising Rev. Lester P. ‘Warford, Dr. E. H. Smith, A. T. Carl- son, Mrs. F. S. Arnold, Mrs. Graham M;- Torrance, Mrs. A. A. Warfield, .Mys. Hallan L. Huffman, Mrs. A, ‘Lord and Miss Donna Lycan. The principal address of the oc- * <asion was given by H. D. Holbrook, :0f. Minneapolis, director of civilian relief of the northern division. . ""A.T. Carlson outlined his plans for the coming roll call of the Red Cross, and'A. P. White, chairman of the Red Cross .seal campaign for the preven- +tion of tuberculosis in the state, en- uraged the purchase of, Christmas lIocal Red Croes. chapter. Revorts andMusio. ' * - -~ Interesting - TepoFts, “showin that the past year had been one of much activity for the’'chapter, were ~read by Mrs. Hallan' L. Huffman, sec- “retary; Dr. E. H. Smit, treasurer, .antd J. P. Lahr reiid the report of the civilian relief committee. 'The *His- tory of the Beltrami County Chapter™ was read by Miss Donna Lycan, form. er secretary of the chapter. { _ Splendid musical numbers were { played by Mrs. C. R. Sanborn and i Mrs. Oliver Riggs. The invocation was delivered by Rev. Fr. Philippi. Nurses Work Endorsed. The execellent work being accom- plished by Miss May MacGregor, pub- lic health nurse, was enthusiastical- 1y endorsed by the Red “Cross work- ers. Miss MacGregor’s report told in- .Aerestingly of her activities since ac- i suming the duties of her important i office and she was assured the con- 9 tinued support of the organization. ( In his talk, Mr. Holbrook praised the work being done by the loecal f ‘civilian relief committee. He com- i mended the interest shown by the re- 1 port’s statement that during the year, aid had been provided in 814 cases, and that in 33 of these finan- cial assistance was given. Half of ki these have returned the loan. ‘talk was instructive and inspiring. + ROME EARTHOUAKES ARE ' NOT ALARMING YET (By United Press.) Rome, Oct. 23.—Earthquake shocks, which alarmed Rome again taday, are expected to continue at »-=deagt a week, according to the obser- vatory at Florence. No alarming re- ports have been received from the in- terior as yet. g TRIBUTE TO SOLDIER DEAD. .Grand Forks, Oct. 23.—J. H. Fin- ley, commissioner of education in New York state, will be the speaker at the Memorial service today at the university when tribute will be rev- erently paid to the North Dakota boys who died in the world war. BAD ROAD TO ITASCA. Forrest Halgren, William Klein and J. L. George motored to the twin cities, returning last evening. They report roads in good condition. with the exception of the stretch between Ttasca Park and the Beltrami county lire. COBURN RETURNS HOME. James Coburn of Leonard return»d the city on business. Mr. Coburn has charge of the Koors Brothers creamery in that city. */ SENATE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMITTEE TO MAKE REPORT ‘Washington, Oct, 23.—The senate | interstate commerce committee voted today to report favorably the Cum- mins railroad bill. MEMBER UNITED PRESS The Pioneer is a member of the United | #-.-Director of Civilian- Relief foriyity as to the fate of W. 0. Jenkins, 8, a part of the proceéds going to |. His | to his home after spending the day in | OFFICERSTOBE [U. S. Consular [MUSICPROVES ELECTEDTODAY | Agent Held | NOT LIMITED In Mexico ‘- ... (By United . Press.) . " Washington, Qct. 23.—The state department is awaiting word from the American embassy at Mexiro American consular agent at Pueblo, Mexico. held by-bandits for $150,000 ransom. CLASS TRYOUTS FOR CROSS. COUNTRY RUN AT CARLTON (By United Press.) Northfield, Oct. 23.—Class tryouts for Carleton’s annual cross country run weré staged today. The firet ten men of each class will represent their class in the big event to be staged November 1, just before ‘the Carleton Luther football game. Mote efoss-country runs are expected to be'staged with other colleges this fall, BOLCOM HONORED BY TEACHERS: WILL-860N 'LEAVE FOR ROCHESTER Banquet Tendered at Markham ' . With the School Board - Guests Also . The teaghers of the public schools ere hosts’to Superintendent Bolcom of the schools, and Mrs. Bolcom, at a panquet held at the Markham hotel Wednesday evening, the board of education and wives being included also as guests of honor. The attendance was about 76 and the tables were prettily decorated, while the repast was:in four courses, admivably.setyed. iy were Dr. E. H. Smith, president of the board of education; Mrs. Eduard Netzer, a member of the board; Prin- cipal Smith of the high school and Superintendent Bolcom. Miss Snow gave two readings and community sings were frequent. Mr. Bolcom is to leave soon for his new field as superintendent of the Rochester, Minn., schools and the honor and courtesy extended him by his corps of teachers are indicative of the high esteem in which he is held by the splendid corps. |COAL MINERS STRIKE CERTAIN: REFUSE TO ACCEPT PROPOSAL Means That They Will Quit Work November 1; Assert Offer Unfair : (By United Press.) Washington, Gct. 23.—Miners at the American Federation of Labor building today voted to reject the compromise proposal of Secretary of Labor Wilson for a settlement of the coal strike, called for November 1. “The offer is inadequate, insuffi- cient and fails to meet the necessi- ’tles of the situation,” said Lewis, head of the United Miné Workers, following the meeting. The action of the miners means that the coal strike probably will start on schedule time, unless other means can be found of bringing the miners and operators together. “FLYING PARSON” GETS SECOND ON CALCULATION New York, Oct. 23.—Official cal- culation of the flying time of Lieu- tenant Belvin W. Maynard in the transcontinental aerial derby, has been received from the air service de- partment at Washington by the American Flying club, eliminated him from first place. His official time in the air was 69 hours, 3 min- utes, 401 seconds. This includes 18 hours lost because of an accident on the east bound trip. CAN'T BEAT “PIONEER’S” CLASSIFIED COLUMN E. Peterson inserted an ad in The Pioneer to the effect that he found a mackinaw, and this morn- ing called up to stop the ad be- cause he had found the owner. Elmer Marion was made happy, he being the owner of the lost ar- ticle. Pioneer want ads do the busi- ness. Use them. [ » P GET TODAY T0 WOMEN OF Luncheon of Bemidji Assa.. Hears Fine Program SECRETARY, STATE AUTO' ASSOCIATION, SPEAKE! Relief Urges Co-operation - of the Community Love of good music is not restrict- ed to' the women of Bemidji. This when the largest attendance of the season at the regular weekly lunc! eon of the Bemidji Association e thusiastically greeted Mrs. Oliver Riggs and Mrs. C. R. Sanborn of Be- resident of this eity. Entertaining Program. The violin and voeal solos, was excelient, and once more Bemidji was caused to regard with pride the claim that it is the home of rare musical talent. The ppening number of the program included seyeral splendidly presented piano selectigns by Mrs. Riggs. She}’ was followed by Mrs. Sanborn, whose | accomplishments as a violinist are well known in Bemidji musical cir- cles. Mrs. Sgnborn played several numbers, all giving her opportunity to make use of her exceptional CRADLE OF CZECHO- Red Cross Director of Civilian], -dregms a fact was made very evident yesterday | .. : midji, and Miss Dorothy Humes of|. Caes Lake, who was at one time af- program, comprising. piano, |: "S NEWS OUT OF TODAY'S PAPER AMERICAN RELIEF -~ MISSION HEAD IN " "RIGA IS WOUNDED iece of Shell Fired by Ger- mans in Bombardment 7 Strikes Him . (By United Press.) Landon, Oct. 23.—Dr. Orbison, ad- ministrative head of the American re- liet mission in Riga, was wounded 'by a German shell which struck. beadquarters building in Riga, ac- g:rd&ng to a Copenhagen dispacch to~ SLOVAK INDEPENDENCE I Ton ACKG e The plctul;esquu farihhouse’ near Pruixe, where Czecho-Slovak patriots met and Iaid: their plans for an- independent Czecho-Slovak nation. nd-aspirationy of these leaders have at last been realized. People Will Decide Upon One “PIONEER’S” CIRCULATION : Largest circulation 'ofhfiw n “Weather: Markham hotel: Storm brewing in direction of wind. o 45c PTT g flel\ wefi! o PUBLIC GROUP 0 CONTINUE IS SESSIONS Wants Unit ;)f Conference to Draft Industrial Code for Nation FOLLOWS DISCUSSION LASTING UNTIL LATE Committee to Make Report to President After Action Is Taken She By Ralph Couch. (United Press Correspondent.) Washington, Oct. 23.—President Wilson today gent word to the public group in the industrial conference that he wishes it to remain in ses- sion. The president wrote a letter to Secretary Lane, chajirman of the con- ference, which was delivered by Sec- retary Tumulty, The action of the president followed a conference of leaders last night. DENVER VOTES TODAY ON SIX-CENT CAR FARE TWO PLANS PROPOS - Desired; “Elastic Plan” anc GB,OUP See « ”» P BUSY. s VHold Up Wash on, Oct. 23.—Upon the adyjge’of President Wilson, it ‘was sought today in the national indus- trial conference, on the practiability (By United Press.) Denver, Colo.,, Oct. 22.—Turmoil over this city’'s street railway prob- lem was to be settled in today’s spec- ial election on two plans for fixing tares, the elastic fare plan and ths gervice-at-cost scheme. Both specily #p: initial 6-cent fare with free trans- of having the public group of the conference continue in session, to adopt an industrial code. This followed a conference lasting until a late hour last night, of Sec- retary Tumulty, personal secretary of Harry Olin, head of the schools de-}cleverly singing .several especially|artil partment of agriculture, presided as|gppropriate songs. toastmaster and among thespeakers knowledge of the-violin. Miss Humes, aho, possesses. «n ‘unusually. AGtiv | voice,delighted the large audience by | U hed, Colonel She played her |mon's dgrmy. own accompaniment. plied vigorously to the bombardment. .Each number of the program was |A Wireless from Moscow reported the artists were made to respond to en-[Sheviks in action against General Yy- cores. . denlwlllts army Ou;sido Petrograd. % Yudenitch’s difficultles have been in- Tells of Auto Club. {creased by the refusal of Finland to Following the musiial program a co-operate in the attack on Petro- short business session was held. Roy |grad, Stockholm dispatches said. Hill, secretary of the State Automo- The Russian soveit government hag bile association, told of the many |notified Germany in a wireless from benefits which the members of the|Moscow .that should the allies join in newly organized Bemidji Association |a blockade the bolsheviki would re. “:The shell 'was fired during a heavy | of ‘city' by German' Ber- ' Lettish® defetidérs re-. sincerely appreciated, and the three |first-tanks manufactured by the bol- the president; representatives of the committee of fifteen, Mernard M. Barngh, one of the representatives of ters. The .people’s choice. is supposed to ‘decide the future policy of the cityfine pamite, - council toward: the street rail Tumulty put the problem to the problem. A good sized vote was eX-|pregident at an early hour this morn- pected to be cast as interest in the ing. It was learned that Secretary question in general. Lane of the committee of fitteen stat- Under the service at ‘cost plan the|ed that it was to have the public council would create a board of | group make a report to the president tramway control which would have|saying what it believes should be control over expenditures and serv-|done to bring co-operation between ica by the street railway company.|capital and labor. Returns would be limited to a fixed per cent on the “fair’” valuation of the railway property but no guaran- tes to stockholders i8 provided for. Under the service-at-cost plan fares NEW THIRD PARTY MAY Auto club may expect to derive by af- fillation with the state and national automobile associations. He ex- plained the methods by which these associations watched over legislation to protect the autoist from laws which might bring undeserved hard- ships, and of their continual efforts to further the important problem of good roads. D. H. Holbrook, of Minneapolis, director of Civilian Relief of the Northern Division of the American Red Cross, in Bemidji to attend the annual meeting of the local chapter, was introduced. Mr. Holbrook briet- ly outlined the purpose of his trip and invited the support of the com- munity in the work of the Red Cross. TELEPHONE CAN'T SEE PRE-WAR_[&WER RATES (By United Press.) St. Paul, Oct. 23.—The Northwest- ern Telephone company today told the state railroad and warehouse commission why its rate should not be lowered. The commission heard the Tri- State telephone company Tuesday and wound up the hearing yesterday. The commission has determined that the rates should be lowered to a pre- war basis, unless the companies can show definitely that such aection would be unfair. PRESIDENT MAKING FAIRLY GOOD PROGRESS (By United Press.) Washington, Oct. 23.—The presi- dent is making as satisfactory pro- gress as is possible under the circum- stances, physicians announced today. SHRINERS ARE HONORED. gard it as an act of hostility. OKLAHOMA OIL FIELDS ARE FAILING. REPORT (By United Press.) Oklahoma City, Oct. 23.—OKla- homa'’s oil fields are failing, operators think. g Since 1917 production has shown a steady decline ranging from 5,000 to 7,000 barrels a day, and now, with the continuing decreases, opera- tors are confidently expecting price increases for the raw products. A discovery of new fields is the only al- ternative, they say. » Thirty-one out of Oklahoma’s seventy-seven counties yleld either oil or gas and comprise the richest deposits in America. Their contribu- tion now is about 218,000 barrels daily, according to figures offered by the state auditor, who collects a 3 per cent tax on gross production. More than $3,600,000 had been collected by the state this year at the beginning of the present quarterly perfod, and this did not include about one-third of the production which {8 from Indian lands. DAYLIGHT SAVING LAW ENDS SUNDAY On next Sunday morning, st 1 o'clock, Bemidji will again return to the former hours before the daylight saving law was passed, and all clocks and watches will be set back one hour. The hour saved by the law being passed was a war measure, intended to send workers to their daily tasks an hour earlier, to allow them to quit an hour earlier in the afternoom, the extra time thus gained to be used in would start at six cents but might be ORGANIZE. FARMER AND i be changed accordingly. the development of gardens and iun (By United Press.) divers other directions to relieve the Devils Lake, N. D., Oct. 23.—The |stringency during the war. In sev- | Devils Lake Shrine club is today|eral business enterprises the change i staging. an all-day festival in honor|madé no difference, but the farmers %ot the late Kem Temple patrol and |strenuously objected as it interfered i band of Grand Forks, who are on a|with their farm employes. | tour of the tate visiting various Congress, after signing of the'arm- Shrine clubs. istice, passed a bill repealing the law which was promptly vetoed by SISTERS HAVING VISIT. President Wilson. Congress again 4 passed the repeal resolution andi Mrs. A. Kaiser of Bagley is the|over the veto set the time for the re- guest :0f i her sister, Mrs. Rowland |peal, which is next Sunday, and the Gilmore, Lake boulevard. law will cease to exist. raised or lowered according to the relation of the company's revenue and expenses. If the company low- ered fares a small additional earning on the valuation would be allowed. The cost scheme also authorizes the people to buy the plant at any time they vote to do so. The elastic 6-cent fare plan pro- vides that whenever the present wage schedule for employes s changed the rate of car fare should LABORER. IN DECEMBER Gathering Called to Meet in St. Louis; Several Rea- sons Are Offered ! (By United Press.) St. Louis, Oct. 23.—A new third party may grow out of the confer- ence of the country’s farm and labor organization to be held here Decem- ber 9. The gathering has been called by “The Committee of Forty-Eight™ which has an organization under Tt way in New York City. Dudley Field Malone, former prominent demoerat, omcm DELEGATES appointed collector of the port of To LEGION CONVENTION New York hy President Wilson, is ae- tive in the movement. The official convention call, says Minnesota will be represented by |delegates from all states will attend. 66 delegates at the first national | The convention will be in session convention of the American Legion |four days. The democratic and re- in Minneapolis, November 10, 11 and | publican parties are denounced, in . the call, as unrepresentatives., Heavy The list of delegates have been |taxation and wasteful extravagance made public by Horace G. Whitmore, | of public funds and responsibility for secretary of the Minnesota branch of | the high cost of living are charged the legion. There are several vacan- | against the two parties. cles that will be filled by caucus in “Right to a decent living for a various congressional districts. day's work,”’ free speech, free assemb-~ In the Sixth congressional dis-|ly and improvement of transportation triet, H. L. Huffman of the Ralph |facilities are given as reasons for Gracie post of Bemidji i8 named as|the proposed third party. Old parties the delegate. have failed in solution of these prob- mL KNOWN YoUNG Eight’ charges. BEMIDJI MAN PASS Harry Cole, a well known young (By United Press.) man of Bemidji, passed away at one St. Paul, Oct. 23.—Community or- o'clock this morning at his home in|ganjizations for farmers through the Bemidji, having been in ill health|{University of Minnesota Agricultural for some time as the result of influ-|college extention division will be at- enza, and he leaves a wife and two|tempted next week. Farmers through- sons. He was 31 years of age and |out the state will be urged to affili- had lived in this city practically all |ate with their community farm Mfi life, and was a member of the|bureau during the week. Agricultur- L'0. 0. F. at Lisbon, N. D. al agents over the state will do The funeral will be held Sunday |everything in their power to gain afternoon, services at the home in|members from every farm home in the Fitger building on Lake Front,|the state. F. E. Balmer is leader of conducted by Rev. Blaine Lambert of | county agent. His headquarters are the Methodist church, interment in|at the University Farm, Midway, St. Greenwood cemetery. - Paul. Mr. Cole was in the employe of Joe McTaggart for several years and lat- Beltrami county already has sev- er had charge of the gasoline depart- | eral splendid organizations of farm- ment of Jewett's garage. ers and which they fully recognize. B. A. C. CLUB MEETING. The B. A. C. club wil meet tomor- row night at 7:30 o’clock in the base- ment of the Presbyterian church FARMER ORGANIZATIONS PROJECTED: GOT 'EM HERE — L i