Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, November 22, 1919, Page 1

. O RN (o, T MEMBER UNITED PRESS - i| _ The Pioneer is.a member of the United ‘l'qday'o world’s news today. GET TODAY'S NEWS OUT OF TODAY'S P BEMIDJ VOLUME XIlI. - 'NO. 277 I DAILY PIO BEMIDJI, MINN., SATURDAY EVENING, NOV. 22, 1919 ODOWD GIVEN = DECISIONOVER MIKE GIBBONS ASBOUT ENDS " Both Fighters Start Out for Business But Gibbons Passes His Day EFFORTS TO OUTSLUG CHAMPION NO AVAIL Referee and Associates All Agree Upon the Same Decision i St. Paul, Nov. 22.—Mike O’Dowd, middleweight champion, and Mike Bibbons, the St. Paul Phantom, fought a terrific, bloody ten?round here last night. The fight was vic. torious and close all the way, and al- though several of the ringside experts called the bout a draw, the majority gave O’Dowd a slight shade. The greatest “money crowd” that ever gathered in the 'St. Paul audi- torium filled the spacious building to watch Mjke O'Dowd, the title-holder, and Mike Gibbons, the Phantom— both of St. Paul—clash in a fen- round battle for the middleweight «championship of the world. When Gibbons entered the ring at 9:35 o'clock it was estimated that the receipts were about $40,000. O'Dowd followed at 9:37. Both fighters were given tremendous :ap- plause. i A flood of light for the motion'pic- tures was turned on as the two fight- ers examined each other’s bandages in the middle of the ring. It wag an- nounced that both fighters were un- der a stipulated weight of - 1538 «~pounds. - Ulrich Referee. Curly Ulrich of St. Paul was intro- duced as official referee, while Geo- rge Barton of Minneapolis and Ed. L. Shave of St. Paul, sport writers, who were selected as judges, occupied 'seats at the ringside. Pack McFarland of Chicago was the only ring notable who was intro- duced beside the principals. McFar- land told the crowd that he had de- cide to ‘‘stay fat, because he feared if he attempted to fight again he would lose the litle brains he had left.” The fighters were called to the middle of the ring by the referee at 9:48. The fight was so close that anyone seemed entitled to his opinion. 0’dowd out-slugged Gibbons when the Phantom threw caution to the winds and fought the champion. ‘When Gibbons resorted now and then to his famous boxing tactics he made 0’Dowd miss again and again. Both Determined. From the opening song it was evi- dent that the two St. Paul fighters were determined: to settle their long- standing feud by a knockout if pos- sible. Gibbons at times amazed his followers by deliberately taking stiff punches from O'Dowd in an effort to land his dreaded right across. Early in the fight O’'Dowd’s right opened a deep cut over Gibbons' eye and from then on Gibbons fought un- der a handicap. Gibbons had a slight shade at the start of the sixth round, but in the opinion of some sport writers he lost this lead when he tried to out-slug the champion. O'Dowd seemed the stronger when the fight was over. The crowd gave O’Dowd the warmer Teception. Promoter J. E. Reddy estimated the total receipts to be slightly more than $40,000. Gibbons received 80 per cent of the gross receipts out of which he paid O'Dowd $15,000. Gib- bons also had the motion picture con- cession and agreed to give O’'Dowd 25 per cent of the film receipts. Examination of Gibbon's right hand showed that it was badly bruised and that possibly small bones were broken. Gibbons said he hurt it in the sixth round and put it out of commission in the eighth. Geo. Barton, Minneapolis, and Ed. L. Shave, St. Paul sport writers who acted as secondary referees, both gave the fight to O'Dowd. Sport writ- ers were agreed on one thing—that Gibbons is far from the fighter he was three years ago. INCOME TAX DODGERS TO FEEL LAW’S HAND (By United Press.) Washington, Nov. 22.—Income tax dodgers will be forced to disgorge $200,000,000 within the next eight months, under the plans being rushed to completion by federal officials. fl————i— ctive Page ey Scene in the pretty and famous town of Carlsbud, B6hemia. 3 ) Hungary took refuge when the communists and other revolutionists ‘gained the’upper hand in their country. WHERE ONCE WEALTHY HUNGARIANS TAKE REFUGE STAFFORD MAKES G0OD AND GETS BIG BUCK B. E. Stafford returned this morn- ing from Deer River, where he was successful in killing a large buck deer. He reports thatthe deer are very plentiful there, being shipped out of Deer River by the hundreds. Mr. 7ftafford says that there have beef no accidents in that section so far. Mr. Stafford and Henry Marin have disposed of their bear meat to Mar- tiii “Dunn, proprietor of the Third Street cafe, to be used for Thanks- giving in place of turkey. NORTHWEST BREEDERS TO ATTEND €TOCK SHOW - (By United Press.) St. Paul, Nov. 22.—Hundreds of northwest stockmen were preparing today to take part in the Internation- al Livestock show at Chicago open- ing a week from today. ‘rhe show will continue until December 6. “Minnesota Day’’ will be observed at the show December 2. Many state officials as well as livestock men and packers will be in Chicago that dlay‘ PALMER GOING AFTER CONTROL OF SUGAR (By United Press.) Washington, Nov. 22.—Attorney General Palmer begun today setting up the machinery for absolute con- trol of the sugar production and sale, under the authority of the food ad- ministration conferred upon him by the president. MINERS WOULD SETTLE. (By United Press.) Washington, Nov. 22.—Miners are willing to settle their strike upon a wage basis of 31 per cent wage in- crease, John Lewis announced this afternoon. WAR VETERANS ARE DECORATED BY PRINCE (By United Press.) New York, Nov. 22.—Ninety American and British war veterans were decorated by the Prince of Wales aboard the ‘“Renown” toda§. The prince will sail later today for Halifax on his way home. HUGE IRRIGATION PLAN NOW BEING SURVEYED (By United Press.) Calgary, Alta., Nov., 22.—Surveys now are being carried on by Domip- ion government engineers in north- eastern Alberta, which may result in the establishment of one of the world’s greatest irrigation entex- prises. East of Edmonton, abou forty or fifty miles, running south of the international boundary is a strip of land which at certain times needs irrigation. It is proposed to tap the North Saskatchewan river at Rocky Mountain House in Western Alberta and carry the water across a large section of the province eastward, where Buffalo Lake would be utilized as a main reservoir. This under- taking will require a tremendous sum. A Welby, a government en- gineer, is now going over the ground. MILWATKEE JUDGE, HOLDS PEOHIBITION LAW VALID (By United Press.) Milwaukee, Nov. 22.—Enforce- ment of the war time prohibition law was held constitutional by Federal Judge Geiger here today. ki, PLANS ANNOUNCED FOR NEW PRISON AT LEAVENWORTH| Approved by War Depart- Now Under Construction ment; (By United Press.) Leavenworth, Kan., Nov. 22.—A new disciplinary barracks rebuilt by prison labor, forms an eight million dollar project for Lavenworth. Plans for it have been approved vy the war department and comstruction is now under way. With the single excep- tion of the cellhouse, every building coimprising the present barracks ‘V\'fljl be razed. E Grouping all departments of the institution under one roof, the single bujiding to be erected in sections by prison labor, involves a scheme of building to be steretched over a per- iod of from six to eight years. On ac- count of fluctuating numbers of pris- oners available, however, no accur- ate estimate can be made of the date of completion. At present inmates of the barracks number about 1,800. The - United ' States -disciplinary barracks is almost an institution of Cicil war days. Some of the present buildings were erected between 1865 and 1877. Other additions were made as required when new branches necessitated a broadening out of in- stitution buildings. The new structure will have a maximum frontage of 668 feet, a maximum depth of 386 feet and will be seven stories in height at the peak. With the exception of steel, materials of construction—concrete, stone, brick, etc., will be made with- in the barracks. Rock quarries, lime kilns and brick plants as easiiy ac- cessible, being located on the Fort Leavenworth reservation, within a mile of the barracks. : A farm colony, stone quarry, ma- chine shops, clothing shops and fac- tories—additions made since estab- lishment of the barracks—are to he housed in the new building. Admin- istration offices, guard quarters:;)ms- pital, store rooms, factories and“mav chine shops also will find a place un- der the same roof. i Architectural plans call for a dis- tinctive plainness. Inner courts are to be so arranged, however, so that every room will have windows on the outside or on a court. A sufficient portion of the new building will be erected to house one department, be- fore the present building used by that department is torn down. The United States disciplinary bar- racks is a separate institution from the federal prison lacated here. Major William. Blanchard, as con. structing quartermaster of the bar- racks is in direct charge of the con- struction work. Preliminary plans were launched under the administra- tion of Col. Sedgwick E. Rice, form- er commandant. They are being for- warded by Maj. Gen. J. H. McRae, present commandant of the barracks. The disciplinary barrac.s at Fort Leavenworth is by far the largest of three federal military prisons. It outranks the prison located on Gov- ernor’s Island, New York, and that at Alcatraz Island, California. MASONIC DANCE WEDNESDAY. There will be another informal so- cial dance at the Masonic hall next Wednesday evening and it is urged that members of the lodge and those brethern not members of the local and all visitors be present. Daneing will start at 9 o’clock and continue until 12. GOVERNMENT MUST SETTLE MINE STRIKE By Ralph Couch. (United Press Correspondent.) Washington, Nov. 22.—Coal oper- ators decided today to demand that the government explain its position in the coal situation. Thomas Brew- ster was named chairman of the com- mittée named to call on Fuel Admin- istrator Garfield. By Ralph Couch. (United Press Correspondent.) ‘Washington, Nov. 22.—Responsi- bility for the settlement of the coal strike today rests with the govern- ment;, according to Thomas Brewster, m«@)f the coal operators. » "“We shall not inérease oir offer fof 4 20 per cent wage increase unless the govennment asks us to,” said Brewster. “Our demands for a 40 per cent increase represents our irreducible minimum,” said John Lewis, acting pesident of the miners, today. “Progress is being made,” Secretary of Labor Wilson today. The operators and miners were to meet again late today. MINNESOTA PLAYS MICHIGAN TODAY p )By United Press.) Ann Arbor, Mich., Nov. 22.—After a lapse of eight years Minnesota and Michigan were to battle on the grid- iron here today. The Gophers were in fine fettle for the game after a rest last week. Michigan players were also on edge. Neither team is in the title run- ning, but’ the game was looked for- ward to during the entire season by eager fans of both schools. A big crowd was here forthe game, includ- ing several score of Gopher fol- lowers. BONUS LAW APPEAL TO - BE ARGUED ON DEC. 19 St. Paul, Nov. 22.—The appeal in the test case on the Minnesota sol- diers’ bonus law will be heard at 1:30 p. m. Friday, December 19 in the state supreme court. The date was fixed following ac- ceptance of three district court judges who are to act in place of three members of the bench disquali- fied by reason of relationship to sev- eral of the service men who are bene- ficiaries under the law. said ROOMS ARE WANTED FOR TEACHERS INSTITUTE Any one who can have either Weather: Fopécast 24 hrs. Mark- ham. Fair wyather. e Bt circulation of any paper im — e 45c PER MONTH TREATY MAYNOT GO Paris, Nov. INTO EFFECT WHEN SCHEDULED; DELAY BLAMED UPONU. S. By Henry Wood. (United: Press Correspondent.) 22.—The peace' treaty may not be declared EER’S” CIRCULATION entral Minnesota. ] effective December 1, urless ratification is completed by the United States senate before that time, it was indicated today. The tentative decision of the supreme council, announced Wednesday, to.make the treaty operative December 1, was based upon the assumption that the United States supper house would reach some compromisd and accept the treaty before that date, according to reliable only by Pregident Wilson. information. (The senate does not convene now until December 1.) It is imperative that the first meeting of the league of nations be held the same day the-treaty becomes effective, it was pointe!ukt,-_today, and this meeting can be called legally It wasfeared here the senate’s rejection of the treaty durir}g the recent session has definitely postponed the date of making the treaty effective, likewise the organization of the league of nations. WILL TAKE UP PACT. Washington, Nov. 22.—President Wilson will take up the whole sub- ject of the treaty of Versailles in his message to congress December 1, it was stated officially at the White House. Until then he will have no- thing to say concerning the senate's action in rejecting the treaty. Before congress convenes, it was said, administration senators will confer and it is possible that the mild reservationists on the republican side will participate with a view on res- ervations. Regardless of who is selected to succeed the Late Senator Martin as democratic leader.in the senate, there will be no change in the leadership in the treaty fight, it was said at the White House. President Wilson con- siders that Senator Hitchcock of Ne- braska has conducted the fight ably and sees no reason why he should not aghip. lead the administration forces. ' ' Sendtor Underwood of bama, whose name has been mentioned promingntly in connection -with the democratic leadership, called at the White flnlxse to see Secretary Tumul- o— TEACHERS’ INSTITUTE WILL OPEN MONDAY. STATE NORMAL SCHOOL Continues Three Days; Pro- gram of Merit; Large Num- ber Will Attend The program of the Beltrami Coun- ty Teachers institute, to be held next Monday morning at the state nor- mal school in Bemidji, continuing for three days, is most excellent. )« oT'he program will pe presented by members of the local State Normal school faculty, Miss Annie E. Shel- land, state school inspector; T. A. Erickson, state club leader; Miss May MacGregore Beltrami county school nurse. While the institute is designed es- pecially for the teachers oc the coun- ty, all other teachers and friends of education are cordially invited to at- tend any of the sessions. Indications are that the attendance will be un- usually large. Some teachers from Hubbard county have indicated their ty. 4 A, Hrmibic MEN SILENT. London, Nov. 22.—Nearly all Brit- ish public'men are silent concerning the United States senate’s dealings with the peace treaty. The reason for :Athls. Js that they understood Americans regard the question as an American domestic political affair and fear that any expressions from them*nright, give offense and be tak- politics. laying stress on is that if America keeps out of the League of Natfons the old whirlpool of competitive arm- aments. Questions much debated are whether it will be possible to carry far the American example would in- yet committed themselves, to keep out of the league, and whether the follow the lead of the United States. BACKHURST OFFICIATES AT BAPTISMAL SERVICES A baptisimal service of unusual in- terest took place in Cass Lake yes- terday afternoon in St. Peter’s Epis- copal church. Rev. Geo. Backhurst, rector in charge, officiated at the baptism of seventeen persons, rang- ing in ages from infants in arms to adults. Much credit for this good work is due to the efforts of Mrs. H. F. Parshall, who is to Cass Lake a valuable community worker. board or rooms for teachers during the Teachers’ institute, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, of next week, please notify either President Deputy of the Normal school, or J. C. MoGhee, county superintendent of schools. ‘WETS’ WILL FIGHT DRY LAW ‘TO LAST DITCH (By United Press.) Washington, Nov. 22.—The Eight- eenth amendment to the constitution, establishing permanent prohibition, will be attacked by the liquor inter- ests, attorneys participating in the supreme court fight over war time prohibition, said today. “It will be fought to citeh.” they say. the last The Episcopal church’owns a store building on the main business street and has converted it into a cnsy Guild house, ;thoroughly moderu and homelike,/:'Here Mrs. Parshall keeps open housé;with clubs and meetings for young and old, white or Indian. The good;®ork is not limited to the members of the Episcopal church, as the citizens of Cass Lake know. Mrs. Parshall and her Guild house is of untold benefit to Cass Lake. Wouli that every city could have the same community uplift. N. D. SUPREME COURT HOLDS ~ FOR DISTRICT DECISION (By United Press.) Bismarck, Uov. 22.—The supreme court today upheld the district court injunction against state operation of coal mines at Wilton. en as attempts to influence American | (., desire to attend and Superintendent T. S. Thompson of Kelliher has writ- ten that he and all his teachers will attend the full session. If a number of high school teachers enroll and desire sectional meetings. dealing with their problems, this will be ar- ranged. The program is as follows: MONDAY MORNING. 9:00, singing—Miss Kavanagh. 9:30, enrollment and address—J. McGhee. 10:00, geography—Miss Kavan- The point the Liberal papers are agh. 0:50—Recess. 11:00—Organization of Patriotic the world will be thrown back into league. 11:15, address—Miss Shelland. Afternoon Program. 1:00 to 2:15 p. m., geography— on the league without America, how | Miss Kavanagh. 2:15 to 3:00°p. m., reading—Miss fluence other nations, which have not | Grant. 3:00 to 3:15 p. m.—Recess. 3:15 to 4:00 p. m., The Spirit of South American governments would [ America—Miss Asbury. 4:00 to 4:15—Election of officers. T A s:so—sr‘xl\eg'g:? Mosiing, 9:00, demonstration and discus- sion in reading—Miss Hahn and Miss Grant. 10:00, assembly—J. C. m.uhee. 10:30, geography—Miss Kavan- agh. 11:15, address—President Deputy, normal. 11:45, Patriotic league—Miss Ka- vanagh. Afternoon Pri D 1:30, demonstration and discus- sion in geography—Miss Dunigan and Miss Kavanagh. 2:16, report of committee—Littie Citizen's League Organization. 2:45, health work in the schools— Miss MacGregor. 3:15, physical education demon- stration—Miss Deputy. 4:00, informal reception by facul- ty and normal school students. WEDNESDAY MORNING. 8:30—S8inging. 8:45, adress—Miss Bonsall. 9:10, address—Miss Kavanagh. 10:00, “The End of the Road,” Elko theatre, (Moving pictures.) Afternoon Program. 2:00, club work—T. A. Erickson. SOUTH DAKOTA GAME. Mitchell, 8. D., Nov. 22.—Sioux Falls college football team was here today to battle South Dakota Wes- leyan.