Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, November 15, 1919, Page 1

VOLUME XIL NO. 571 MOVING DAY” -~ VITH OFFICES RETURNING T0 ~ CITY BUILDING Civic Association Will Move Next Week; All Quarters Are Attractive I TRANSFORMATIONS'" . CAUSE AMAZEMENT V. Handsome Interior Is Prettily . Decorated; Rest Room Is Provided For “Moving time” for the City of Be- ‘midji has commenced, and by the last «of next week the city will again be “at home” in its splendid remodeled .city building and a general polishing of shoes, clean collars and slick combed hair, while a general absence of whiskerinos will be noticed, for the migration is on in full force from an enforced absence in most any kind of quarters during the remarkable transformation by Contractor George Kreatz on’'the dilapitaded 0ld struc- ture, on plans drawn by the artech- tural firm of Roberts & Funk, First National bank building. The fire department slid into its new quarters last night, and has yet to “straighten up” its ‘“household” effects. Chief of Police Bailey has also moved from the catholic fire partment headquarters, cpused by the presence of building material and piles of rubbish. =i City Clerk Stein is getting ready.to move from the Warfield building on ‘Third street and s City .Engineer Bourgeois; Whp. ¥ also superintend- ent of the water system of the city. Association Is Stirring. Secretary H. Mayne Stanton of the Bemidji Civic and Commerce associa- -tion is getting ready to move the equipment from the presen quarters in the Nangle block into the hand- :some and spacious quarters in the new city building, and will be in early next week. The rest room for the families of visiting farmers will occupy the north front room, moving from its present quarters, opposite the city hall, and it will be modern and at- tractive in detail, an ideal rest room. The city council will hereafter ‘have its meetings in the city hall and Municipal Judge Gibbons will once more hold court in his chambers in-. stead of in his office in the Tropp- man block. Instead of further delay in the practice of the juvenile band, the ‘band room of the adult band and the .juvenile organization will take pos- .session of their special quarters at the rear of the second floor where ithe bandmaster will have a small of- fice for the music and records. Main Entrance. As one enters the main entrance of the new building, he will encounter to the left the office of the city, clerk. Across the hall there will be the Test room, with another room iritted with hot and cold water and lava- tory. A public lavatory is directly back of this, is also finely equipped. Back of the city clerk’s office is the office of the city engineer and on back of this is the waterworks office. Then comes the police offices. across from the police department ‘headquarters is the fire department’s dormitory, spacious and we.. equip- ped with necessary facilities. The fire department quarters are greatly improved and are as they should be. The large space devoted to the apparatus and trucks is gen- erous and when the debris from the work of the structure is removed the department will have a splendid home. Going Up Stairs. The former upstairs stairway has been. located further back in the hall & and it is a most worthy improve- men, in broadness and comfortable tread. In the front of the building on the second floor will be the spacious quarters of the Bemidji association, a great improvement over the pres- ent quarters for its pupose extending along on Fourth street. The kitchen, -well equipped with water, gas cook- ing range and other equipment necessary , is also a feature. The next room is the council .chamber and a marked improvement wover the old one. The office of the municipal court then follows, and the band room is next. Lavatories are also on the second floor. The basement contains the heating plant and specially constructed fuel -room. Interior Attractive. The interior of the building is at- tractively decorated, wainscoted with _mahogany color and trimmings, the MEMBER UNITED PRESS The Pioneer is a member of the United Press. Today’s world’s news today. N ?:—- SENATE VOTES LIMITATION OF PEACE DEBATE - WITH A RUS Adopts Cloture Rule by Blll;)t of 78 to 16; Vote Came After Question of Rules TITTER SPREADS OVER SENATE AFTER _S»l_LENCE, Senators Mute After Being Muzzled by Sharp Trick by Democrats By Raymond Clapper. (United Press Correspondent.) Washington, Nov. 15.—The sen- ate today voted to limit the debate on the peace treaty. For the first time in the history of congress the senate adopted the cloture rule by a vote of 78 to 16. The vote came af- ter a long parliamentary battle. Senators voting against the clo- ture were Borah, Brandega, France, Gore Grona, Johnson, of California, King, Knox, La Follette, McCormick. Penrose, Poindexter, Pomerene, Reed, Gorman, Sherman, and Shields. Of these eleven. are republican, and five democrats. The lodge reservation on the man- dates was adopted in two minutes af- ter the cloture was adopted. Reser- vations on five domestic questions were immediately taken up . ‘The senate literally was speech- less on.the adoption of the; cloture. Its freedom of debate was gone and senators sat mute fearing to say a word lest it be taken frofn their time. After a half minute of dead silence a titter spread /over the floor and Marshall announced the chair- man of the senate would keep time on each member. Only 96 wuours more debate on the treaty is allowed and the voting time is not counted. BOLSHEVIK DEFEATED - IN BREST-LITOVSK London, Nov. 15.—The Bolsheviki have been overthrown in Brest-Lito- vsk a soviet wireless dispatch from Moscow admits. After fighting the insurgents there for eight days the dispatch says the Bolsheviki with- drew “under ground.” (This expres- sion is commonly used in Russia to indicate the temporary abondon- ment of an attempt to control the de- feated elements scattering and aban- doning open organized effort for the time being.) The communique asserts that the Bolsheviki army in Siberia has cap- tured 90,000 tons of grain. Another announcement in the mes- sage is that 90,000 tons of oil were burned in a fire at Groznyi, in the Northern Caucasus. . BIG GAME SEASON OPENS EARLY TODAY (By United Press.) St. Paul, Nov. 15.—They’re off! The annual drive on deer and moose in the tall timber and marshy ravines of Minnesota north woods was on at sunrise today. Hundreds of hunters have been: in tae timber for the last two or three days in anticipation. They come from all parts of the country—per- haps more in numbers from other states than native Minnesotans. Revival of big game hunting this year was predicted, but accor.ing to state officials no one looked for such tremendous interest. Relaxation from the war and business prosperity are believed responsible for the in- creasing number of deer and moose hunters. State officials have been busy pre- paring to thwart those who would violate the law in their zeal for big game. Scores of deputy game war- dens will be on watch everywhere to see that the broadcast urging hunt- ers to use care and discretion in the game. Particular warning against carelessness in leaving campfires has been made. Officials are anxious to prevent accidents and more so to pre- vent forest fires with unknown con- sequences. Last lighting is greatly improved, the floors are all newly laid, and the out- side is of pebble dash stucco, adding greatly to its warmth in winter and coolness in summer. When the premises are cleaned up of the accumulation, the newly re- modelled city building will be an or- nament to Bemidji’s public building group. Chine, Spokane, kane is an armed camp today with militia moholized I. W. W. held in jails throughout- the state will be brought to early trials it was an- nounced today. CONFER ON TREATY. (By United Press.) Washington, Nov. Tumulty today conferred with Presi- dent Wilson on the treaty situation in the senate. Among "the activities of the treasury th@se days is the testing of all kinds of beverage _hollc content. Samples of “near beers” are, tested in the laboratory here s_hown. BIG COMBINATION SALE. PLUMMER. NOV. 19: PURE BRED STOCK OFFERED Sixty Head Shorthorns Are Listed; Draft Stock, Hogs, listing same. high school year and Ewes There will be a great combination sale at Plummer, Red Lake county, Wednesday, November 19, under the auspices of the Red Lake County Farm Bureau and Breeders’ associa-| C tion. On above date will be offered 80 head of pure bred Shorthorms, 20 cows, 20 heifers and 20 bulls. ! will be a grand<opportunity to secure e somé of the best individuals that wilt 7 be offered in the northern part: of ti state this season of both the milking. strain and beef type: as this draft is being made from some of the best herds in the valley. { this grand Shorthorn consignment there will be offered many pure bred Holstein and Herford cattle, cheron stallions and mares, French draft and Norman stallions, Poland Duroc Jersey and Chester White Boars and gilts, ewes and rams. Beside the pure bred entries the sale will contain 50 grade Shorthorn and Holstein cows and heifers, 200 breeding ewes and many good farm mares. ‘Watch for posters and catalogue Address all inquires to C. C. Lake, county agent, or Frank Jeffers, president of the Breeders’ as- sociation, Red Lake Falls, Minnesota. HIGH SCHOOL FO6TBALL REACHES WHITE HEAT (By. United Press.) Minneapolis, Nov. 15.—The state championship race was reaching a white heat to- day with semi-final contests on in the varjous districts. enter the championship finals next week were battling runners up. football This | In addition to ‘Those who will it out with the Under the auspices of the University of Minnesota the state championship for this year is to be settled definitely a week from today. Rochester defeated St. Cloud in what was supposed to be the titular contest but the championship was protested by two other teams in the state. AMERICAN LEGION TO MEET NEXT TUESDAY The Ralph Gracie post of the American Legion will meet Tuesday evening next, in its new head quar- ters in the Bemidji association rooms of the city building. It will be the last opportunity for returned service men charter members of the legion An entertainment committee is to be selected and a series of social events will be planned. that as many members of the post be present at the meeting next Tuesday as possible. SPOKANE IS ARMED GUARD CAMP TODAY (By United Press.) Wash., Nov. 16.—Secretary ! GET TODAY’S NEWS OUT OF TODAY'S PAPER 7 2 BEMIDJI, MINN., SATURDAY EVENING, NOV. 15, 1919 THE RED LANTERN' DELAYED. SAYS WIRE Word was received late today by the nmanagement of the Rex that celebrated Russian actress, Nazi- movg,. would not be in Bemidji be- torei& o’clock Sunday morning, for showing on Sunday. It had been bookad for today and tomorrow, and to adcommodate the patrons the mat- inee {will start at 1:30 ’clock Sunday and thé run will be continuous. Ajfive reel western ,written by Bret¢ Hart, entitled ‘““The Hero of tHe ‘Blour,” will be given tonight. rlie Chaplin will also be seen })wu reel and the Rex orchestra in a will lay. Fred T. Lincol;a Unanimously . Chosen Secretary of Association Duluth, Nov. 15.—At the closing session of the Northern Minneosta Development association’s tenth an- nual convention yesterday at the armory, N. M. Koll was elected to the presiden~ry of the organization. Fred T. Lincoln of Brainerd was chosen to succeed himself as secre- tary and various resolutions looking toward lending impetus to the de- velopment of Northern Minnesota were adopted. Mr. Koll, who is from Cass Lake, succeeds R. R. Wise of Brainerd. Mr. Lincoln was appointed to the secretaryship this noon by the exe- cutive committee after that body had been directed by unanimous vote to ree-ngage him. E. E. McDonald of Bemidji was elected vice president to succeed Charles Sheers of Aitkin, ana George Munford of Two Harbors was chosen treasurer to succeed himself. i The following delegates were se- lected to comprise the new executive committee: R. R. Wise of Brainerd; A. P. Silliman, Hibbing; L. W. Huntley, Grand Rapids; Oscar Bar- ness, Bagley, and George Empey of Hinckley. It was decided that next summer’s meeting of the association will be held at Bemidji. Questions as to the site of the annual meeting next win- ter and of the 1920 summer session were left to the new executive com- mittee for decision. Eveleth is like- ly to be chosen. ‘PILLSBURY WEEK’ OF INTEREST TO WOMEN Bemidji housewives are interested in the displays at grocery stores her- alding “Pillsbury’'s Week in Minne- sota,” opening today and continuing next week. The stores are specializing on Min- nesota’s most famous products, “Pillsbury’s Best” flour and allied “Pillsbury foods,” holding a recep- tion, as it were, for ‘“‘Pillsbury’s Fam- ily of Foods,” which includes pan- cake flour, wheat cereal and health bran, all known to be best because from .innesota; and particularly satisfactory because from the largest flour mill in existence, a distinctive Minnesota institution. The window displays are attractive and season- able. PARIS EXPERIENCES HEAVIEST SNOWFALL: SUFFERING CAUSED (By United Press. Paris, Nov. 15.—The heaviest snowfall in many years is causing great suffering among the poorer classes. , ax T g (Y \ S J Weather: ham. 5 determine thei BIGGEST GAME OF Contest rapidly drawing near, the high school football eleven snowbound. The snow a covered gridiron failed to s frosty weather didn’t seem t them much. One thing it however, was to glve_ them an over amount of ginger in getting off their plays with a snap. To Play Winner,’ Bemidji will play the winner of the Little Falls-Montevideo which ig being played at Mnotevideo this afté) oon, Bemidji was to have played Hihbing on the local fleld to- day, but fof.'some reason the eleven has disbanded, so it leaves the The lack locals with amr’open date. of scrimmage may be a severe cap for the focals. \ Coach Smith is putting eV fort towards jpis game. the biggest® . Bemidji has football in thif history of the if a victory.is tory or defi day. TWO GOOE. ,KAMES IN NORTH DAKOTA TODAY (By United Press.) Jamestown, N. D., Nov. 5amestown high school plays turn game today with the City high, a strong contender for the state championship in high circles. The visitors defeated cal team at Valley City 14 to 0 early in the season. DETROIT V8. “AGGIES.” Fargo, N. D, Nov. 156.—The Dakota Agricultural college play Detroit university in the lat- ter’s fleld today. The N. D. has' an unbeaten record for the year, even over S8t. Thomas and the university, having triumphed rivals. JOHNSON WILL KEEP ‘OPEN HOUSE’ TONIGHT County Auditor A. D. Johnson will be at his office in the court from 7 to 9 o’clock tonight to fur- nish hunting licenses. This 1s the time set by Mr. son to keep hunters from, “ringing off” hisitélephone bell at: a, late hour kihg to secure ‘a license. while s é\kk_gcn BUYS SEALS. Wiashing , Nov. 15.—Before go- ing to Al olis to inspect ...e naval prince of Wales pur- academy, "the chased l;fi& Red Cross seals fro drienne Mayer, year-old health crusader, who recent- ly was decorated by Gen. Pe for making a perfect score in the children’s health cruside again ease. The sale was the first this year and the prince promised to use the seals on his personal letters. MINERS AND OPERATORS GOING T0 CONFERENCE (By United Press.) Washington, Nov. 15.—Miners and operators reached an agreement to- day to negotiate a new wage con- tract through the scale commi the central competitive fields, comprise Indiana, Illinois and ern Pennsylvania, the heart soft coal district. Forecast 24 hrs: Mark- Cloudy, warmer, unsettled. - INVFSTIGAMG THE NEARNESS OF “NEAR BEER” SEASON IS DRAWING NEAR FOR Bmmjl one man and wreckage of the pilot - ‘ Locals Will Play Winger of Li!ltle Falls-Montevideo With the biggest game of the year local squad from having a strenuous afternoon yesterday and even so the It will be orthcoming. But vic- it will still be a big Christmas FI4PIONEER’S” CIRCULATION v “i WRECKAGE OF SHIP TELLSITS | FATE IN LAKE ‘ | “CRAVEYARY Ore Boat Encounters Worst Storm in the History of Superior FRAGMENTS AND BODY ALL THAT'S FOUND Steamer John Owen Name of Engulfed Craft; Was of r alco- Steel Construction : (By United Press.) ! Sault Ste Marie, Mich., Nov. 16.— i i | Authorities today are convinced that an up turned lifeboat, the body of | house found yesterday by the steaxfler Wilpen, ten miles off Keweenaw Point, near Manitou Light, is all that remains of the big ore steamer, John Owen is believed lost with the o cre;v of 21 men in one of the worse d gales that has swept Lake Superior in years. Bemidj! is still nd ice top the Sault Ste. Marie., Nov. 15.—Re- ports from Grand Marais, Mich., in- { dicate that an unknown steamer { went to pieces in the ‘‘graveyard of the lakes” in a heavy gadle and blind- 1 ing snowstorm last night.® Particu- lars have not yet been obtained, % merely the word that the coast guard i boats are out on their errand of mercy. The steamers Wilpen and Thomas Barlum locked down and reported going through wreckage, consisting of an open pilot house and some fur- niture, off Manito {sland, north shore of Lake Superior. From the description of the wreck- age it is thought to be from the steamer John Owen, which has been reported overdue. A terrific gale, with a snowstorm, is reported raging on Lake Superior. Duluth marine men fear that the John Owen is lost. She lett Duluth for Lake Erie last Tuesday morning | at 10:30 and should have been in the Soo by the night of Wednesday, but has not since been heard of. The be- lief is that she foundered in the fierce gale which has been sweeping the lake for several days. | The Owen belonged to the W. C. Richardson fleet of Cleveland. Her master was G. E. Benham and her chief engineer, Ira Falconer. The Owen was a steel steamer of 2,127 gross tons, 281 feet long and 41-foot beam. She was built in 1889. ITALY COMPLAINS f OF FINANCIAL CRISIS | (By United Press.) Rome, Nov. 156.—The world finan- f cial situation has become so serious | that an international congress will | be called here for the near future to devise means of regulation of ex- change rates. Stabilization of | American gold dollars will be dis- B s e cussed. o effect did - do; game e :Range handi- ery ef- had in school, 15.— a re- Valley school the lo- North is to A. C. two house MORE PLAN CHARGES. Chicago, Nov. 1o.—Charges of at- tempts to influence the jury and of the activity of detectives in following the defendants and the lawyers in the case, were made yesterday at the trial of S. C. Pandolfo and twelve other officials of the Pan Motor com- pany, accussed of using the malils to defraud. 300.000 AGREED UPON FOR STANDING ARMY (By United Press.) Washington, Nov. 15.—Peace time military establishment of 500,000 of- ficers and men has been agreed upon by the house military committee, Chairman Kahn told the house to- day. This is about half of what Bak- er and the general staff desired. John- the 6- rshing st dis- made NONPARTY MEETING. Fargo, N. D., Nov. 15.—The an- nual meeting of the national com- mittee of the Nonpartisan league will be held in 8t. Paul on December 9, it was announced here. ttee of which West- of the