Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, November 11, 1919, Page 8

{ | x é | i PAGE EIGHT ' NATION'S RUIN, CRIME REGIME. PLAN OF REDS "~ OFFICIALS DISCOVER Ail‘ Vestiges of Government " to Be Wiped Out, Seized Papers Promise ‘Washington, Nov. 11.—Papers geized by the government show this * was the Reds’ plan of campaign for overthrow of the government and capture of the United States. 1. All factories, farms, railroads and stores of food and clothing, farm jmplements, machinery, etc., to be seized. 2. Prisons to be opened and de- stroyed, all fences, walls and other boundary marks demolished, court- houses and all legal papers burned, police stations razed. 3. All debts to be cancelled and private ownership of property to be declared at.an end. 4. Police chiefs, heads of the se- cret service and big detective agents and all high military officers to be executed. 5. Churches to be closed or used as barracks for the rebel forces. 6. A new government of ‘“vi- lage communes” to be set up after all vestiges of the existing government are obliterated. CLEVELAND SELECTED FOR NEXT CONVENTION (Continued from Page One), —_— There was a military air and “pep” about the assemblage despite the .fnct - all delegates were back in “civvies.” The delegates gave evidence of mili- tary experience but so far as au- . thority was concerned the opposite of former military life was the rule. Former “privates” far outnumbqred former officers in the organization, it was pointed out. HOWDY, BOY! Minneapolis, Nov. 11. — “Boy, howdy. . It’s a big day.” i This was the spirit of the Ameri- can Legion organization convention today—anniversary of the day when fighting ceased and the Germans ad- mitted they ‘“licked.” The legionaires planned to take a half day off from their labors and celebrate. Most of them will take part in the tremendous Armistice Day parade arranged by city officials with the co-operation of state offi- cials. This morning, however, the dele- gates to the first national convention of the American Legion were re- counting war experiences. They were telling each other and every- body else where they were when the fighting ceased. There were two distinct emotions to be observed.on the. faces of the delegates. ~ They were—joy and gloom. ‘The boys wearing smiles were the ones who were ‘“‘over there” and ‘helped to take a last pot-shot at the Germans knowing that the signing of the armistice meant home and moth- er, or sweetheart, to them. .Those wearing long faces were the ones who hoped the war would last long enough for them to get across and to give them a chance to shoot at something besides tar- gets. While officers of the legion are mostly overseas men there are a 'great many delegates and visiting members who were among those who did their share in the big argument on this side of the deep. All the members were eager to take part in the celebration prepared by the Twin City officials and busi- ness men. The parade was the big feature of the day with more than 20,000 people participating. Besides the thousands of soldiers in line nearly every civic and fraternal or- ganization. was represented. The parade ended at The Parade opposite the Minneapolis armory where Governor Burnquist, Mayor Meyers and others delivered Armis- tice Day addresses. 3 VETERAN MEETS VETERAN. Minneapolis, Nov. 11. — Veteran met veteran here today and they were happy. While thousands of men who fought in the world war were here to celebrate Armistice Day and take part in the organization of the American Legion, honors of the day were not all theirs. There were old grey-haired veter- ans—many of them whose steps fal- tered—that shared the plaudits of the Twin Cities. Veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic and Veterans of the _Spanish war took a prominent part in the Armistice Day -celebration. They marched abreast the American Legion in the big parade and the cheers for them were as loud if not louder than for the veterans who are veterans by only a year. VIRGINIA STATE OBSERVEKS ARMISTAICE IN RICHMOND Richmond, Va., Nov. 11.—With thousands of ex-service men here from every section of the state, Vir- ginia’s - armitice week celebration opened today. Six days and nights of varied entertainment and diversi- fied amusements will be provided for the reunion of the men who served the country during the war. The program includes street carni- vals, an indoor circus and countless receptions, dances and balls. To every affair the men who wore the uniform of the country will be admit- ted free, and these men are promised all the couretsy and hospitality that has made Richmond on Wednesday, and will make- a .short speech from the steps of the state capitol, and will participate in flag-raising exer- cises ‘conducted by United States Chiness Have Distinct Object In Erecting Pagodas, and Country Il/(ilrl!ndod With Them. Chinese pagodas are the work garlanded with them. From the walls of Pekin a dozen pagodas and towers |zations threaten strike unless their may be coumted within the city, and with a good glass a half-dozen may be seen rising from the surrounding plain. “Chinese have appropriated the pa- goda as a counterpoise to evil, and use it subject to their rules of geo- mancy. At a city in Tung, in the Pekin plain, a region in past years visited by earthquakes, there is a prominent pagoda, which at one time had 1,000 bronze bells suspended from its cor. nices, most of which are still in place. The people kave this story of its con- struction : - A water owl lives underground at this place, and when he shakes his tail it causes earthquakes. Geo- mancers located the end of his tail, and the pagoda was built on it to hold it down. However, they could not lo- cate his head, and thus.he is still able to wink his eyes, which causes trem- blings of the earth. When his eye- lids have been accurately located a second pagoda will be built. Pagodas range in height from 20 to over 200 feet, and are of various shapes, such as round, square, hexag- onal, etc. They always have an odd number of storles, ranging usually from seven to nine, and sometimes with eleven, or even thirteen. ORGAN WAS ONCE UNDER BAN 8cottish Presbytery, Less Than a Cen- tury Ago, Declared Its Playing Contrary to Law:. The organ, as an addition to the musical service in the Presbyterian church, was under a ban less than a hundred years ago, according to @& writer in the Manchester Guardian, re: calling the first organ made by James Watt. It was a small chamber organ, in form like a harmonium, which he built for his own use. When he moved to Birmingham the organ was left be hind and came into the possession of the migister and session of St. An- drew’s church, Glasgow, of which Watt had been a member. The instru- ment was used for weekly choir prac- tices, but was shrouded under a green baize cover on Sundays, as though in disgrace. In 1808 permission to use it was refused by the city council. - Then one Sunday afternoon, by pre-arrange- ment, the church attempted to use the organ without the council’s consent. An organist from a neighboring Epis- copal church was called in. He played the organ while the last psalm was sung. There was 8o much excitement over the affair that a bittér contro- versy followed. The presbytery de- clared it was contrary to law and the constitution of the established church, and it was prohibited in all churches and chapels within their bounds. Sixty years later St. Andrew’s church got its first organ peaceably. Had Gas Mask for Watch, If the Germans had had a better 8ense of ofiiciency and had spent more time on rhe things that really counted, they might have fared better. [For in- stance, many German oflicers wasted hours hanging on their dugout, walls curtains and “God Bless Our Home” pictures, which were not at'all ap- preciated when they were captured by the allies. One careful German soldler had a gas mask made for his watch. This energy was wasted, for the watch is now In America. The gas mask is simply an outside case—one face of it glass %o that the time will show through {t—which fastens tightly about the watch and allows nothing to go In or out. Of course a watch does not need a respirator, nose-clip, mouthpiece or chemical box. — Popular Mechanics Magazine. Got His Receipt. Humorous incidents in connection with the war are not yet exhausted, and Ian Hay gives this one in his latest book, “The Last Million,” in connection with the capture of a vil- lage from the Germans. A detach- ment of infantry arrived at the village only to find that a tank had beaten them by four minutes in the race to the market square. The usual young officer was In charge, and when the major came along he handed the vil- lage over to his superior officer, and then, shyly asked for something to show, “just to show, sir, that we were here first.” The major thought he could fix that, and solemnly wrote out a receipt: “Received from the officer commanding British tank Bing Boy one village, in poor condition.” Right Spirit. < “Mr. Grabcoin spent thousands of dollars on his daughter’s education. She attended some of the most ex- pensive schools in America and Eu: rope. She was taught to sing, to paint, to play various musical instruments and to speak three or four languages.” “Fine.” “But let me tell you how shamefully she repaid her father's tender care. She came back home and married his chauffeur 1" “Splendid! A girl with her wealth and accomplishments might have mar- ried a broken-down duke.”—Birming- ham Age-Herald. —— - —————" " - R Ao et A e e RS R TR To conthoL seirits oF EviL |[RAIL BROTHERHOODS : THREATEN TO STRIKE of T ‘| hard -of -the Railroad Trainmen and the Buddhist church almost exclusivy- Railroad Conductors were to meet ly. The most beautiful specimeuns are | Rajlroad Director Hines . today to in the Yangtse valley, where pagodas [hear his decision on the requests of are the most numerous. Every impor- Ibuth prganlzatlons: for tant Chinese and Manchurian city is | wage ZaIcreases. recommendation of (By United Press.) Washington, Nov. 11.—Represent- ing approximately 200,000 men, President Lee and President Shep- immediate The rank and file of both organi- demands are met. CRIMSON POPPIES ARE WORN IN MEMORY . Bemidji citizens wore the poppies today, emblematic of Flandgrs fields, it being Armistice Day, the first an- niversary of cessation of firing on the battle lines.” The boys club of St. church scoured the business district and approached all whom they met and soon had everybody adorned with a crimson tribute to American dead. CABINET WILL CALL COAL STRIKE CONFERENCE Philip’s Washington, Nov. 11.—The cab- inet at its meeting today decided to immediately call bothr sides in the coal strike to meet and settle their differences. : “I shall immediately call: the min- ers and operators together,” said Secretary of Labor Wilson. He de- clared an agreement would be ne- gotiateg. 4 ‘WAR’ PROHIBITION - TO SUPREME COURT Washington, Nov. 11.—The fate of the war time prohibition bill will be argued before the supreme court November 20, Chief Justice White announced today. SENATE WANTS TO KNOW. Washington, Nov. 11.—The senate today adopted a resolution asking the state department to what extent it has gone in securing protection for Americans in Mexico and .with what response it met. “CHIEF” MORRISON ON TRIP. John Morrison, president of the. Minnesota’ Chippewas, of Red Lake agency, was in Bemidji today. When dsked where ‘he was heaued for he replied with a broad smile, “Fergus Falls.” PARIS PRINTERS STRIKE: Paris, Nov. 11.—Paris newspapers were tied up today by a strike of the printers. STATE LOOKING TO MEN AS PROTECTION (Continucd from Page One.) service men, may enlist for a period of one year. Q. Are the officers limited to re- turned officers? A. They are not, though the state ocicers suggested on thelr “re- cent vi-it that such a proceeding might be preierablle. Q. How will future promotions be mace? A. Line cfficers will be promoted upon the rccommendation of the col- onel of the regiment and approval of the brigade commander, field officers are promoted upon recommendation of the brigade commander. Norcpm- missioned officers are promoted upon the company commander. Q. Upon what is the pay based? A. The company must prst show that at least forty eight drills have been held during the year though parades, range work, et¢., can count. A certain percentage of the enrcll- ment must be at each drill. The cor:- pany is then entitled to pay bavsed wn regular army pay. One quarter. of the regular army pay is allowed, making $7.60 a month for a private, if he has attended four drills, and aun increased amount for mnon-commis- sioned officers. Failure to hold the necessary number of drills or to have the required percentage of attend- ance eliminates pay for any of the members. PRACTICAL ALSO She—Isn’t it romantic sitting out here by the mellow light of the moon ? He—Yes, and besides your father can’t kick about his electric light bill. A THE BEMIDJI DAILY PION£ER be made from the straw of wheat and other grains in a few years if TO MAKE PAPER FROM STRAW, Rapid Destruction of Canada’s Pulp. wood Will Lead to That Very Soon, Is the Claim, That newsprint paper will have to the destruction of Canadian pulp- wood forests continues at its present rate, was the assertion of C. Price- Green of Toronto, industrial com- missioner of the Canadian National railways, in Chicago to attend the exposition ~of chemical industries. The straw, he said, now is largely wasted. “With only one-fifteenth of the world’s population, . -the United States consumes one-half of the world’s production of paper,” he said.. “At the present rate of -con- sumption and destruction by fire, in< sects and -fungus growths, one is forced to.the conclusion that the time is not far distant when a sub~ stitute for spruce in the making of newsprint paper will have to be found, and one of the most likely sources of supply is to be found in the vast quantities of straw from the grain-growing areas, which at the present time is being wasted.” SHOULD END ALL ARGUMENT Ohio Newspaper Produces Proof That .. General Sherman in Speech De. ] clared War Wae “Hell.” In answer to inquiries as to where Gen. William T. Sherman made his famous speech In ‘which he defined war, and to refute intimations that he | never said it at all, the Columbts (O.) Dispatch asserts that General Sherman said it in Coluribus on August 12, 1880, and in support of the assertion pro- duces from its flles the copy of a short address he made there at that time, in which the mow famous ex- pression defining war was made. The occasion was a reunion of the Civil war soldiers of Ohio. President Hayes was a guest of honor and most of the living generals of the. Civil war were present. The addresses were made in the open at Frankfin park. It was raining hard when General Sherman’s turn came to speak, but he stood out uncovered and delivered his short speech. As published, it con- tained just 308 words. Alluding to the fact that old soldiers did not mind the rain, he continued: “You all. know that this is not sol- dtering. There is many a boy here to- day who thinks war is all glory, but, boye, it is all hell. You can bear that warning to generations yet to_come. I look upon it with horror, but, if it has to come, I am here.” . This last clause ‘brought great ap- plause and when it subsided the gen- eral proceeded on another thought. . line of Judge C. W. Stanton went to Walker this morning on legal busi- 100 LATE TO CLASSIFY The rate for want ads may be found at heading of reg- ular classified department. Ads received later than 11 o’clock a. m. will appear un- der this head in current issue FOR SALE—A gold plated trumpet or cornet, can be seen at 608 13th Make me an of- 6d1117 St. or phone 337. fer. “|FOR SALE—One sorrel horse, 6 yrs., fat and high spirited, $90. Run- about plow. Cultivator, two horse wagon, heavy working harness, driving harness, saddle and riding bridle. One delivery wagon logging chains, 30 White Leghorns, M. E. Care F. M. 2d1112 WANTED—School boy, to work for board and room. Call 1212 Minn, 3d1113 FOR SALE—One hundred acre farm, with buildings. One mile from city. = $75 per acre. , Might con- sider western land part payment. Inquire West hotel. ‘Moen, Bemidji, Minn. Freese. Ave. en girl. Kelliher hotel. FOR RENT—To one or two_gentle- men. Modern room in _Private family. Phone 658-W. . &2{HXas 6d1117. S e SN E S N WANTED—Dining room and kilch-; 6d1114 Chicago, Nov. 11.—Potato receipts today were 71 cars. N Market firm. Minnesota, Michigan and Wisconsin Whites, sacked and bulk, $2.80 to $2.90. Minnesota and North Dakota Early Ohios, sacked, $3.10 to $3.25. $3.25. Idaho Rurals, sacked, ) BEMIDJI MARKET QUOTATIONS. ) The following prices were being paid in Bemidji at time of going to press today: VEGETABLES. Rutabagas, par?u. vee Carrots, per cwt. . Beets, bushel . Cabbage, cwt. ..... Hubbard equash,.ton .. Onions, dry, cwt. . Sweet corn .. Beans, cWt ......... Bedns, Swedish, cwt Dairy butter, 1b. .. Butter fat .. Eggs, case, .. Eggs, fresh, doz. Retail .. Eggs, storage, .$6.50-$8.vv .$4.00-$5.00 ..62c-66¢ cees.le . 0Z. . GRAIN AND HAY Oats, bushel ..... ceieaeene 700-72¢ Bardey, bushel ....$1.05-§1.10 Rye, bushet PR e $1.25 Bor Corn, bushel .. $1.10-$1.26 Red clover, medium, 1b. ........44c ceeeeo200 2% .6c-10¢ weees 82,07 White clover ......... Buckwheat, 1b. . Popcorn, 1b. .. Wheat ... MEATS Hogs, 1b ......c0000ees --16c.18¢ Dressed beef 1b. . .10¢-12¢ Turkeys, live, 1b. . .26c-28¢ 0Old Toms, live, 1b. .28¢-24¢c Geese, live, 1b. 13¢-16¢ Ducks, live, 1b. . 16¢-18¢ Hens, 4 lbs. and ov Springers, all weights, 4b. ..18c-20c HIDES Cow hides, No. 1. Ib ........26¢c-28¢ .« Bull hides, No. 1, 1b. .....20¢-22¢ Kip hides, No. 1, 1b. Calf skins, No. 1, 1b. . Deacons, each .........$2. Horse hides, large, each . Tallow, lb. ‘The following prices were being fiaid at Stillwater, Mina., at time of going to press of today’s Pioneer: : GRAIN AND HAY-~ Wheat, No. 1 .........$2.45°$2.57 Wheat, No. 2 .........$2.42-32.60 Wheht, No. 3 . ..$2.39-$2.49 Qats eerr....66C ....$1.00-81.20 ve..81.24.81.28 ... .bc-8C cestenas Rye ... Pop corn, 1b,, on ear .... Buckwheat, per Ib. . Pop.corn, 1b. on ear . No. 2 timothy hay .. No. 1 clover, mixed . Rye straw Oat straw ... Rice ,.!133 VEGETABLES Beans, hand picked navy, cwt. $6.50 Potatoes ..$2.20 Round Whites .. Beans, (Swedish) cwt. . Beets, per bushel ... Carrots, per bushel . ve...B0C Domestic cabbage, ton ......$16.00 Holland cabbage, per ton ...$20.00 Hubbard squash, dryg on the market here = Onions, dry, per cwt. ........$3.60 Butterfat (packing stock) ..70¢ Butter (packing .stock) 1b. ....43c Eggs, per doz. . 4 Calf sxins No. 1 Clover, mixed .............319.60 Sweet corn, per doz. ..... . Rutabages per ewt. ........ No. 1 turkeys .... Old Tom turkeys ..... Culls unsalable. Geese einiaeisiais o inions oaedie 210 Ducks o wiviiaie Hens, heavy, 4 lbs. and over .. Springers ..... . ....1B¢e Guineas, per doz. .... $3.00 Pigeons, per doz. ............$1.00 MEATS Mutton, 1b. . 22¢ 8BS .. eal ....... . ....18¢ Beef, dressed ......... ..10 & 18¢ HIDES Cow hides, No. 1 ............32¢ Bull hides, No. 1. . ..20¢ Salted Kips, No. 1 .... Deacons . Horse hides, large .. Tallow ...... Wool, bright ... It will be an with a Soul” will assist. This appearance of the Bemidji is the event of the season for lovers of good music. FREE TICKETS May be reserved at Barker’s after Friday p. m., Call, write or telephone us for free They will be issued in order + November 14. tickets of admittance. of application. Barker’s Drug & J e\;velry Store THIRD STREET AMY ELLERMAN , and THE FLEMING SISTERS are coming! \. The celebrated concert contralto will appear jointly with the winsome Fleming Sisters Trio—in the Grand Theatre ‘Next Monday Evening -Novemer 17 invitation concert. “The Phonograph great concert artistes in BEMIDJI Defective