Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, October 29, 1919, Page 1

MEMBER UNITED PRESS The Pioneer is a member of the United Press. Today’s world’s news today. VOLUME XIIL R CAPTAINS APPOINTED FOR THIRD CALLING BY CHAPTER _Membership Drive by Red Cross Begins November 2; Continues to Nov. 11 NO. 256 SUBSCRIPTION BOOTHS HAVE BEEN SELECTED Costs Only One Dollar to Con- tinue Red Cross in Its Home Service ‘| both. The Third Red Cross roll call will BEMIDJI WILL GET NATIONAL . GUARD UNIT, SAYS RHINOW State Brigadier General Confirms Efforts of Bémidji to Secure Military Company; Colonel Woolnaugh, U. S. A, Also for Bemidji; Other Speakers, Also General F. W. Rhinow, Colonel J.|organization that will be one of the B. Wodlnough, Major W. C. Garis and Major H.'L. Grady, state and fed- eral military officials were guests of the Bemidji Civic and Commerce as- sociation ‘at the noon day luncheop today. After the dinner, President R. L. Given provided the association meémbers with a splendid program during which Brigadier General Rhinow and Colonel Woolnough gave some interesting talks. ‘“We have decided to give Bemidji an infantry unit,” said the general, “and it will be necessary for every business man to stand behind, not only during the work of organiza- tion, but boost for it after such or- ganization is effected. “I understand that Bemidji ex- pects, also, to organize a naval mili- tia, and from what I have been told and what. I have seen, I believe that Bemidji i capable of supporting It 'will take 100 men for the infantry company and 75 men for the naval militia, and you should have best in the state if not in the United States.”” MoConnell Complimentary. J. M. McConnell, state.commisajon- er of education, gave a short talk and, expressed delight with the activity of the Bemidji Civic and Commerce |- . association. " “It is an unusual circumstance,” said Mr. McConnell. “You are doing a splendid work here. It is a work of education. young folk and you are educating the grown folk. It is an important work. § “If every communit® were doing as well, it would not he long before we would have this dissatisfied un- rest entirely forgottenz - “Your normal school, which I am visiting today is ‘doing nicely, and its management is.in.splendid hands. You are to be conEfjtulated.” Harnwell Presénts Plans. G. W. Harnwell presgl‘mted. the work ‘We are educating the |, ~ BEMIDJI, MINN., WEDNESDAY EYENING, OCT. 29, 1919 |FORMER SHERIFF BAILEY T0 BE POLICE CHIEF: | RESULT OF CONFERENCE Special Council Committee " Acts on Orders; Mayor Makes Appointment THOMAS BAILEY New Chief of Police The specially appointed committee of the city council met with Mayor L. K. Johnson Tuesday afternoon Weather: Markham Hotel: west wind, diminishing. North Central Minnegota, ————————— Fair; GET TODAY’S NEWS OUT OF TODAY'S PAPER | orissi=oulor, j 45c PER MONTH DRY ENFORCEMENT OVER PRESIDENT'S VETO: QUICK CTION Washington, Oct. 29.—Within three hours after the resi; dent had vetoed the liquor law enforcement measure, pl;ssed by the national legislature in both branches, the house by a vote of 176 to 55 passed the act over the head of the president late yesterday afternoon. The senate immediately went into action 4nd al it over the veto of the president, by a vote of 62 t?) szoof'epassed The veto hit congress like a crack of lightning. The house, getting on its feet again, deserted it leaders, wanted to defer consideration until Th'uraday,sso as to ’ro::do up all the dry members. But the drys swept into the chamber and showed there was an overwhelming sentiment among them' b 2 outlined by the local Rgi Cross chap- i Sre R en gl nmon’w“:; §:;e§,'::;mu"ué Ruitaubloin puttlng 1t over: :ffixc;,nstms ‘3.‘3? M‘:fi?fi el of »in:lrln; a cht;nge in the igead ot |to give the_ government ample weapons for dealing with the ! &ud coptinto b . State Will Cooverate. H. E. Reynolds outlined the work |the pplice department. The commit- |liquor traffic, now outlawed throughout the land ! tho'South Beltrami county chapter “Bemid}i will receive every sup- of raising a fund of $600, Beltrami |tee composed of Aldermen Palm- 3 i nd. | will play its part in the campaign|port possible from the state depart- county’s quota, fog. ghe ' Roosevelt | er, Backus and. Benner. Veto Was . | for.renewal of memberships and se-|ment and it remains for you business| o.oria) Pledge slifp were distri-| Mayor Johuson expressed himself : Surprise, i curing new ones. “The same plan will be carried out men who you sent to the fire swept|y Lo 3 B Harris wadchosen coun- at he was privileged to act as|the bill. Republicans and democrats I 4sihias been in the previousfi:ls tc;{ zone, I will be more than satisfled. |, ciairman for this fufhd. It inclined, but that the council | glike—and the countless multitude 1 ! Red Cross membership, whic! 851:1 They certainly did themselves proud. J. J. Opsahl called afention to the | Wi . seo. that the change was|,.. had { ways proved effective, it bolng Hi|When you have completed your or-|yy i ok Stoek rates gifen by the N, |ma@e, ptemographer or no steno- | (NSt had sorrowfully watched tne , ! Jocation of places in the business ganization work. I hope again to P dM &L, r ilwn! as compared | EtapHer. i passing. of the bars—thought it b | trict where memberships may be 0b-{},ve the privelege of inspecting your | F- 8nd M. . A pa ‘ tafned. President Carlson of the Red Cross chapter named Mrs. F. T. Beav- er as chairman of the membership ar- rangements and she will have the as- sistance of Mrs. E. H. Denu. Captains in Charge. The subscriptions for membership |: will be located in the following places, with the following in charge as captains: Hotel Markham—Mrs. W. B. Er- win. Postoffice—Mrs. Earle A. Barker. Boardman’s drug store—Mrs. G. M. -~ Torrance. 5 : City Drug store—Mrs. Andrew Larson. Barker’s Drug store—Mrs. K. E. Richardson. Nymore—Mrs. John Essler. The captains will appoint their helpers and it is desired that all so etigaged at the booths wear their white aprons and headdress wit. tne red cross. These Also Boosters. Harry Titus, master mechanic of thé, M. & I. railroad shops will look after’ his “boys,” and Miss Mable Brooks will take care of the ked Cross interests in the Box factory. Charles S. Isted, lumber manager of .the Crookston Lumber company, will take care of the meberships in he mills. " On Saturday, November 8, Miss Ethlyn Hall,.principal of the Junior department of the high school, will assign boys and_ girls. to out doors work in the canvass for memberships. Membership Buttons. Memlfership in the American Red Cross_for 1920, in response to the Third Red Cross Roll call, will be recoghized this year, by the wearing of“aymembership button and the dis- play in the window of a Red Cross service flag consists of a large Red Cross on a white back ground with the figures “1920” in blue beneath the cross. Three.blue strips around the outer edge of the flag represent the three annual membership drives. The button, the ‘‘Badge of Ameri- canism,’ ’is of white celluloid with a Red Cross in the center and the figures 1920 below. JMonday, November 10, has been designated in the Northern Division as “‘wear.your button day” and every person who does not wear the mark of a Red Cross member will be asked that day to renew his membership in the American Red Cross for Peace. CLEVELAND OFFICERS START ON TRAIL OF BOMB ANARCHISTS Result of Six Arrests in Raids Made at Same Time in Ohio ‘City (By- United Press.) Cleveland, O., Oct. 29.—Cleveland officers were hurried to several cities today to aid in the search for per- sons who participated in the nation- wide bombing of last May and June, following the arrest of five men and a women in four simultaneous raids men and others to do your part. If you only do half as well as did those city and company.” Enemies Abroad—At Home. Colonel Woolnough directed his thought toward the need of state guards ang a national army. “We need men for this work right ow,” sald the colonel” and indica- ions are that Bemidji will make good in such organization work. “Our enemy across the seas has been routed, and the enemy we have right at home is just as dangerous as the one just subdued. It takes an armed organization to quell lawless- ness, and from what we read and heaf, we will have such an enemy to combat. “I feel certain that Bemidji will arise to the occasion and effect an buted and many of he members signed up for this 'Worthy cause. with the other roads lesding into Be-| midji. The -association went on re- cord and asked the fraffic committee to take the matter up with the proper authorities. e Asks Time to Eat. The association alsg: unanimously voted to urge the M, #& I. to keep the Bemidji sleeper during the winter. Members were urged to write Mr. Gemmell, general manager of the road, in behalf of retaining the sleeper. The matter of holding the M. & I. train over in Bemidji, both at 7:35 and 6:15, long enough to give passengers time to eat break- fast and supper, was also brought up and will be taken up further at the next meeting of the asociation. OWNER OF ILLEGAL LIOUOR STILL NEAR GEMMELL IS ARRESTED Him as He Emerges From Koochiching Jail ‘When Claude Schiable of the Gem- mell country was released from the county jail at International Falls Tuesday, after serving a thirty days sentence for violation of the county option law of the state, he was met by W. J. Johnson of Bemidji, federal Indian officer, who served a warrant upon him on a charge of operating an illegal liquor still in the woods near Gemmell. Johnson, brought the accused to Bemidji and arraigned him Jbefore Judge Simons. To the federal agent, the prisoner admitted his guilt, as Johnson had recalled some of his movements, which greatly puzzled the accused. Schiable was held in bonds of $2,- 000 to face the federal grand jury in Duluth next January. Scliable then asked the judge if he couldn’t plead guilty and was ordered to Fergus Falls in two weeks and plead. The charge against the prisoner was “having a still under his control and possession, without having the same registéred with the internal re- venue department.”” He had for the past few years been operating about 3% miles northwest of Gem- mell, and the outfit is in possession of the sheriff at Internmational Falls. Residents of the vicinity of Gemmell discovered the still, after being on its trail for some time, and also found 2,200 pounds of syrup, and re- ported their find to Officer Johnson. Letters were also found telling of plans for a wireless telephone. The still had a capacity of five gallons per day, so the accused operator stat- ed when asked the question. It was located in a dense patch of the forest and was a large one, one of the larg- est ever seen by Johnson. Schiable is a typical trapper, it is said, and at one time was engaged extensively in that business in the Hudson bay country. Federal Officer ‘Johnson Gets COAL COMMANDEERED FOR COLORADO RAIL SYSTEMS BY THE U. S. No Other States Will Be Af- fected, Declares Official Region Director (By United Press.) Denver, Colo., Oct. 29.—The rail- road administration today coman- deered all lignite coal in transit in Colorado in preparation for the pos- sible coal strike. All lignite to be mined in Colorado for the remainder of the week will also be taken for the railway lines, according to Hale Holden regional director today. NO EXTENSION, OTHER STATES, Chicago, Oct. 29.—No extension of the comandeering of coal for the railways use te other states, other than Colorado, is contemplated, ac- cording to the statement of Official Regional Director Hale Holden for the western district. Directors of other districts said they knew no plans affecting other states. VISITORS AT BANQUET TONIGHT AT MARKHAM The military oficials of the state and a few local citizens will be guests of H. Z. Mitchell at & banquet at the Markham hotel this evening. During the afternoon thef were taken through the Crook¥ton mill, and driven about the citg on a sightsee- ing trip. : ! The party will ldve tonight for Walker, where .it will enjoy a duck hunt for a few dayg Major W. C. Garis will not “&1 i with the party at Walker, put Will'continue on to the Twin Cities. - ° FIRST JUNIOR 088 ORG. THIS YEAR The first Junior Red Cross auxili- ary reported as: or| is that of the Maltby school, district No. 15, taught by ppi. This school gaye an entertain- ment Friday evenin§, and although the night was storfy ahe vicinity was well representef and $7 were realized. A part of this fund will go to aid the homeless ¢hildren overseas that ‘he desired a stenographer to take down what was said, but:was After discussion, the committee suggeésted that Thomas Bailey, form- er sheriff, be appointed chief of po- lice, the appointment to take effect the first of the month. This seemed to meet the approbation of the mayor and he asked time to inter- view Mr. Bailey and ascertain if he wou.ld accept. He returned with the inforiation that he would accept the dffer and the major then pro- ceeded out to ask the chief to resign the first of the month, and he agreed. The recommendation of the coun- cil ¢hat a better police department be ptu§ded for Bemidji and an ad- ditional budget -of $1,500 be created for that purpose is likely to be effected. The conference was smoothly carried out and everybody appeared well satisfied with the result. HEAR THE ‘PIONEER’ PHONOGRAPHS PLAY Thomas A. Edison’s favorite inven- tion is the phonograph. The marvel- lous: realism o. the New Kdison caused one of New York's foremost | musie¢‘eritics to refer to it as “the phonogfaph with a soul.” in the window of E. A. Barker’s Drug”and Jewelry store one can see on display two $155 Edison Diamond disc phonographs, to be given away by the Bemidji Daily Pioneer in its great Profit-sharing circulation campaign, Saturday, November 1. We wish to extend a cordial in- vitation to every one to call and see these wonderful phonographs and have their favorite record played. There is music for every need and every mood. The gay songs of the cabarets and the lively dance tunes, that make our feet dance joyously, no matter how still our feet may be. Music makes your life and your home. Put an Edison phonograph in your home—Ilittle faces will bright- en, sober faces will smile and the whole family will be drawn closer to~ gether under the charm and inspira~ tion of the music of an Edison phono~ graph. Please consider yourself invited to call and see and hear Music’s Re~ creation, the wonderful Edison Dia< mond disc phonograph. BOARD DEFERS ELECTION OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS The board of education met Tues- day evening with the intention of naming a successor to the retiring superintendent, W. G. Bolcom, but the decision went over until the next gession, to be held in a few days. The choice has narrowed down to three or four, all good ones, and to decide which will be the choice is proving a difficult task. BOLSHEVIKS STARTING DEFENSE OF CAPITOL - London, Oct. 29.—The Bolsheviki, taking ‘the offensive on the Petro- grad front, have made important ad- vances from several points and re- captured Tsarko-Selo, a Moscow dis- patch claimed today. A dispatch from iVborg said Coi- Nobody had really professed to know - that the president would veto would become a law without his signature. Attorney eGneral Palmer, it was said, had declared it constitutional. But the president, propped up in bed, dictated and signed a veto message and sent it along to com- gress, without worrying apparently about what congress might do. Without repassing of the law by the house, and the prospect of the same thing happening in the senate, hope of the ‘“‘wet spell” that would run over the Christmas season van- ished into thin air. Prohibition leaders predicted to- night that the refusal of the house to accept the president’s veto meant that the sale of liquor would not be permitted again in the life ot this many other generations. The reasons for vetoing the act were set forth by the president in the following messages to congress: had declared it constitutional. The president’s veto message fol- lows: “To the House of Representatives: ‘1 am returning without my signa- ture P. R. 6810, an act to prohibit in- toxjeating beverages and to regulate the mapufacture, production, use and sale of high-proof spirits for other than beverage purposes, and to in- pure an ample supply of alcohol and promote its use in scientific research and in the development of fuel, dye and other lawful industries. “The subject-matter treated in this measure deals with two distinct phases of the prohibition legislation. One part of the act under considera- tion seeks to enforce war-time pro- hibjtion. The other provides for the enforcement which is made necessafy by the adoption of the constitutional amendment. I object to and cannot approve that part of this legislation with reference to war-time prohibi- tion. “It has to do with the enforce- ment of an act whicn was passed by reason of the emergencies of the war and whose objects have been satisfied in the demobilization of the army and navy and whose repeal I have al- ready sought at the hands of con- gress. Where the purpose of parti- cular legislation arising out of war emergency have been satisfied, sound public: policy makes clear the reason and necessity for repeal. “It will not be difficult for con- gress in considering this Impo)tnnt matter to separate these two ques- tions and effectively to legislate re- garding them, making the proper dis- tinction between temporary causes which arose out of war-time emer- gencies and those like the constitu- tional amendment of prohibition which is now part of the fundamen- tal law of the country. “In all matters having to do with the personal habits and customs of large numbers of our epople, we must be certain that the established pro- cesges of legal change are followed. In no other way can the salutary ob- ject sought to be accomplished by great reforms of this character be made patisfactory and permanent. “(8igned): Woodrow Wilson, the White House, October, 27, 1919.” Veto Flashed Out. Word that the enforcement act had failed to meet presidential approval HOPE IS HELD STRIKEWLLBE NOT EFFECTIVE Officials See in Call by Lewis of the Scale Committee Much Significance BELIEVE UNION OFFICERS HAVE POWER IN HANDS lllinois Miners Well Paid, Is Admitted; Men Fail to Work Steadily Washington, Qct. 29.—Hope is ex- pressed in official quarters that the soft coal strike set for Saturday will be postponed if not called off. Announcement that John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Work- ers of America, had summoned mem- bers of the full scale committee to meet the international executive board at Indianapolis today, was ac- cepted as an fndication that Presi- dent Wilgon's command to the min- ers’ organization not to plunge the country into jndustrial chaos might be heeded. In full belief that officers of the international body who ordered the strike have power to stop it, govern- ment officials awaited the next step, which must come from the miners. Confidential reports from the central coal fleld territory indicated, it was said, that not all of the mining army of more than half a million mem would quit work. Meanwhile the railorad adminis- tration continued its effort to expe- dite movement of coal from the mines by ordering all coal not unloaded by owners within twenty-four hours te be dumped on the ground so as to re- lease cars for their return to the fields. The office of Director Gen- eral Hines denjed that orders had been issued for confisGation of coal for operation of trains. Waces f Miners. Chicago, Oct. 29.—Inquiry into the wages earned by miners in the bituminous coal flelds of central and southern Illinois indicates that in many instances the failure of the men to perform steady work is more of a factor in determining their an- nual earning capacity than the exist- ing wage scale, At West Frankfort, Ill., Lon Fox, mayor and president of subdistrict No. 9 for the miners, believes that the average wages of miners in this area will slightly exceed $1,300 a year. John Black, secretary of the same subdistrict for the miners, de- clared that the machine miners averaged $2,000 a year, while the loaders would average $1,800 per annum. Secretary Black said that last year was an exqeptionally prosperous period for the coal business. RAIL RESTRICTIONS ON MATERIAL IS LIFTED MASO: THIS EVE™N( and part will go toward relief work |onel Elvengren of the Finnish army | was flashed from the Whit'e House a hereml Blfl fn ig(:lls;:e Smith said the sex- NS DANCE 8 G. here at home. * had. captured Toksvo in an unauthor-{few minutes before 4 o'clock, an i et e d is believed members of The Bemidji lodge of Masons and - jzed raid from the Finnish frontier. | hour or more before it was officially Chicago, Oct. 29.—Removal of e e dangeron ¢ their families will hold a social dance MOOSE INITIATE TONIG laid before the house. Instantly wet|the restrictions on shipments of the most dangerous gang of anarch- ists in America. Other arrests are exnerted coomn. The police asserted today that the anarchists had planned to blow up the police station. tive Paae this evening at the Masonic temple, and all members should be present. Visitors and those not members of |the local lodge are cordially invited to be there. There will be a meeting of the Loyal Order of Moose this evening and a special feature of the session will be a class-of aljout twenty can- didates‘to be fitted with horns. BRITISH PRINCE ON TOUR. Montreal, Que., Oct. 29.—The Prince of Wales left today on a tour 'to adjacent Quebec cities. and dry forces were summoning their respective cohorts, preparing for any breaks. But there was no thought in the minds of the leaders that immed- iate action was contemplated. building material on Northwestern railroads, was announced today by Regional Railroad Director Ashton. Thé restrictions were invoked to facilitate the coal movements.