Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, November 28, 1919, Page 1

bl fa i RN NP My TTFoeaeconthaoa L4 b 4 | MEMBER UNITED PRESS | The Pioneer is a member of the United i| Press. Today’s world’s news today. BEMIDJI DAILY P “VOLUME XII. NO. 281 Histotical Soiiers BUSINESS MEN MEET BAGBY, NEW HEAD OF CITY SCHOOLS New Superintendent Makes Splendid Impression at Bemidji Assn. Lunch ‘EDUCATORS ALSO SPEAK UPON SCHOOL TOPICS 1f Patronage Warrants, Sleeper to St. Paul Will Run During Winter Bemidji business men were given .opportunity to meet R. O. Bagby, who recently assumed charge of the s¢ity’s public schools, at the open for- um which followed the weekly luncheon of the Bemidji association “Wednesday noon. Mr. Bagby made -a splendid impression and in a short talk made it evident that not only is he a school syperintendent of abil- ity, but that he is a man of the pro- gressive and public spirited type who will fit well into the civic activities of his new field. Education Feature. The program was almost entirely -devoted to educators who were in the .city to attend the teachers’ institute, and many matters of interest con- cerning the conduct of our education- cal institutions were discussed. Mr. Bagby told of the “Relation of City and Country Schools.”” 0. E. Melby, superintendent of the Blackduck schools, in a short snappy talk, told of the ‘“‘Relation of Com- mercial Organizations to the Schools.” Mr. Melby congratulated Bemidji upon the securing of Mr. Bagby as its superintendent, explain- ing that he had previous knowledge ' .of the success enjoyed by the latter in school work. Sunt. Thompson Speaks. Other speakers were T. S. Thomp- son, superintendent of the Kelliher schools, who discussed ‘‘Consolidated “Schools,” and A. J. Kittleson, of the University Extension department, who told of the splendid work being -done among the boys and girls of the state in club work. The secretary read communica- tions from railroad officials indicat- ing that if sufficient patronage is provided the sleeper now operated between Bemidji and St. Paul that it will be continued during .ue win- ter months. Association members were urged to fill out their commit- tee service and activities referendum within the next week. - FIRST NORMAL TERM CLOSES: REOPENS DEC. 2 'state normal school, closed Wednes- day noon of this week. The students ‘who attended are well pleased with the course of study and enjoyed i their work very much. i term will open Tuesday, December 2, ; and several new pupils are expected ; ‘to enroll. i County Superintendent J. C. Mc- | Ghee, in an address to the students | and teachers Tuesday, stated that | ‘there is a noticeable improvement in § { I 4 r‘ The first térm of the new Bemidji | .4, thg work of the teachers who attend- | d the training school here last sum- }" mer. | NABY FARM HOME IS ! % BURNED THANKSGIVING The home of Peter Brandvik, near ¥ 4 h .+ Nary, was totaly destroyed by fire Thursday morning at 9 o’clock. Mr. { Brandvik had started a ‘fire in the | kitchen stove and went to the barn 1! to do his chores, when he returned, his home was in flames. He believes the fire was caused by a cloth cover- ing a bread pan catching fire, which was placed too near the stove. His | wife and son were in Minneapolis at the time. The house was valued at $1200, ‘|which was partly covered by a policy in the Bemidji Mutual Fire Insur- ance company. By 4 o’clock, Presi- . dent A. P. Ritchie. Secretary J. C. AMcGhee, and Vice President August EJarchow, were at the scene adjust- -‘ing the loss. i DRAIN 100.000 ACRES. 4 (By United Press.) ; Winnipeg, Nov., 28.—Approxi- mately 100.000 acres of fertile farm /131and, 40 miles east of Winnipeg. on I'the greater Winnipeg water district line, is to be reclaimed. The land '\Only requires highway ditches to drain the district which can be done at a very small cost compared with The second PLACE ORDERS FOR HOLIDAY CARDS NOW Orders for Holiday cards are coming into this office at a rapid clip and it appears that the manu- facturers are being swamped at the same rate. Today the Pio- neer received notice that more than a dozen lines had been en- tirely sold out. To those desiring cards for the holidays, we urge that they place their orders as soon as possible, so that no dissapointments will oc- cur. There ‘are some splendid samples to choose from and on which delivery can be prompt. The prices are very moderate and selection may be easily made. NORTH COUNTY TEACHERS WILL AFFILIATE WITH SOUTHERN C0. LEAGUE Hold Inmstitute at Baudette and 27 Enroll; in Charge C. G. Hankey Twenty-seven teachers enrolled at the teachers’ institute ehld at Bau- dette, November 24, 25, and 26, for the teachers’ institute heid at Bau- county, some of these driving as far as thirty miles to attend. The meeting was directed by Miss Swenson and Miss Florer under the supervision of Assistant County Su- perintendent C. G. Hankey. The sub- jects discussed were language and history by Miss Swenson and read- ing by Miss Florer. “Monday evening the Baudette teachers gave a reception for the vis- iting teachers in the gymnasium of the high school. Tuesday evening a lecture on «PFirst Aid” was given by Miss Kreel- man of the state university. At this meeting the teachers vot- ed not to organize a separate patrio- tic league but to unite with the teachers of the south end of the coun- ty. thus forming a league for the en- tire county. They also voted to hold another meeting of two days in February with the same directofs. Mr. Hankey arrived home last night from Baudette. WHO'S GOING TO GET GOLD WATCH OFFERED BY LIEUT. BARKER? List of Former Naval Service Men, Returned, Who Are Eligible to Race Orne of the former members of the Bemidji naval unit is going to get a $40 gold watch from Lieut. Earle A. Barker for getting the first ten new members to enlist in the reorganized naval unit, and who it will be Lieut. Barker would like to know as soon as possible. The former members, and all those who desire to join, will meet in the city building Monday evening, in the Bemidji association quarters. The returned service men, who are | now in Bemidji, who were members of the unit when called for naval service, are herewith given. Their former commander is wondering which one will get the gold watch: Whitney Brown, Fred Graham, Darcy McGhee,- Vernon Lamson, Car- roll Hill, Russell Brooks, Chris Lar- son, Harry Roscowick, William Chi- chester, ‘“Moose’” Hendrickson, Hovey Lord,r Clarence Maguran, George Graham, Paul Howe, Leo Simenson, Earl Thurber, Clinton Crosby, Archie Ditty, Earl Riley, Tom Coe, Wilfred Lalibertie, Fred Frazier, Archie Nan- gle, Ed. Ripple, Hector Brown, Wake- field. TWELVE REDS LONG DELAYED IN DEPARTURE (By United Press.) New York, Nov. 28.—Twelve ar- rested in Seattle last winter for al- leged attempt to overthrow the muni- cipal government, are still at liberty despite the fact warrants were issued for their deportation, March 17, it developed here today and at the con- gressional hearing on immigration. Hunger strike of 69 radicals at Ellis Island continued today. They have missed eleven meals. WOMAN JAILER SAYS “BUSINESS IS BUM” . (By United Press.) Frederick, Okla., Nov. 28.—“The jail business is on the bum,” is the opinion of Mrs. L. C. Hadaway, jail- er of Tillman country, and the only woman jailer in the state. Mrs. Hadaway said she is going to quit the job unless more prisoners ar- rive “‘toot sweet.” The jail has been the home for her- self and children. Seventy-five cents a day in cash is allowed for the boarding the prisoners. But there are no prisoners. Or at least they tthe benefit that will be derived. ex- perts say. are not in sufficient numbers to make the jail a paving proposition. \'\0 Al BEMIDJI, MINN., FRIDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 28, 1919 ENLISTHENTS ARE COMING INTO NATIONAL CUARDRAPIDLY Many Requests for Blanks Being Received Through the Mails BEMIDJI ASSN. BACKING = v '_ e T Loy 7*7 GET TODAY'S NEWS OUT OF TODAY’S PAPER T ham. Stormy weather. ESULTAN TAKES ENFORCED VACATION THE GUARD COMPANY Modern Armory and Advan- tages Prove Incentive to Many Returned Men Judging from the way enlistments are coming in the past two days, the local national guard company is an assured fact. Committee members report that men are now coming to them and asking for enlistment blanks and in many instances are signing up and securing others to do the same. Thomas W. Swinson, who has been unanimously chosen captain by the committee and the entire body of the Bemidji Civic and Commerce as- sociation, reports excellent progress and states that a number of blanks have come in by mail and that many requests for blanks are being received in the same manner. He is highly encouraged with the outlook and predicts that the full quota will be secured shortly. Makes Work Easier. There are those who would have preferred another choice for captain, but the fact that the citizens of Be- midji, the entire membership ot the Civic and Commerce association and \every member of the recruiting com- mittee are behind Mr. Swingon makes the work much easier to accomplish. The mental picture of a big mod- ern structure on the shores of Lake Bemidji at the foot of Third street appeals strongly to the returned service men and they now seem anx- ious to bring this to a reality as quickly as possible. i'he features of the new armory will be a lasting benefit to all and a special place for the men to gather at all times. SOLWAY GIRL BRIDE. Thursday afternoon the marriage of Arlie Smith to Catherine Gustaf- son took place at the home of the bride in Solway, Minn. The wedding services were conductéd by Rev. M. A. Soper of this city. The newly- | weds will make their home on a farm four miles south of Solway, where the groom oAvns a splendid home and piece of land. SUGAR SOLD FOUR TIMES WHILE IN CAR Chicago, Nov. 28.—A carload of sugar originally consigned by the Godehaux Sugar company, Nashville, Tenn., to J. P. Hadesman & Co., Chi- cago, rolled about undelivered for a month, was resold four times and piled up four and a half cents a pound additional cost to the consum- er, according to a statement by R. J. Poole, city food director. Containing 54,250 pounds of sug- ar, the car moved first to Paducah, Ky., then in turn to Omaha, back to chicago and finally to Minneapolis with charges of $2,466 piling up as it passed from broker to broker, said Mr. Poole. His tabulation was only for the month ending November 15, he said, and the car ‘“so far as we know still is rolling.” SOUTH DAKOTA FARMERS ON TOUR OF WISCONSIN (By United Press.) Selby, S. D., Nov. 28.—Two spec- ial trains of South Dakota farmers were to leave today for Wisconsin. One ‘train, over the Northwestern line from Huron was in charge of C. A. Thurston, traveling passenger agent of the road, and the other was to leave Mitchel over the St. Paul line in charge of M. J. Flanagan, president of the South Dakota Short- horn Breeders’ association. One delegation is to visit the ex- periment station of the University of Wisconsin and the other is to go to Waukesha, Wis., to attend a sale ot Wisconsin shorthorn cattle. “MISSING” BOY LOCATED: WAS AT TURKEY DINNER Edmond Lamb who was reported missing Thursday has been located by his mother, Mrs. J. E. Lamb, at Federal Dam. Edmond wanted to spend Thanksgiving day with friends in that city and decided to take the train, without telling anyone where ‘he was going. 3 ' . R The sultan of "Turkey, though he has not officially ul)\d @nted, is taking a “vacation” fn Asta Minor at the suggestion, it is said, of re] allied nations in Constantinople. The foreign oftice to receive what amounted rgsentatives of the photograph shows him arriving at the to his deposition. HUNDREDS PAY LAST TRIBUTE TO YOUTHS WHO WERE DROWNED Methodist ;Church Packed to Capncity; Flowers Bank White Caskets Never before, until Wednesday af- ternoon, did the Methodist church of Bemidji hold such a large gathering of sorrowful attendants at the double funeral of Kenneth Mohler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mohler, and Elof Gustafspn, son of Mrs. Mina Gustatson, t!¥lads. having been vic- tims of a drowning accident. The edifice was packed to seating capa- city and many were unable to wve seated. Flowers banked the white caskets of the lads in profusion, in silent tribute of the love and esteem of their hosts of friends. M. E. Ibertson was in charge. For the son of Mrs. Gustafson, Mrs. Nelson, a reader of the Christian Science faith, conducted. For the son of Mr. Mohler, Rev. L. P. Warford, pastor of the Presbyter- ian church conducted the service. At the close of the services the caskets were carried to their.convey- ance to Greenwood, the pall bearers being young friends of the deceased. Those who carried young Gustatson to his last resting place were Ken- neth Wilson, Maitland Mitchell, Syl- vester Numann and Patrick Mec- Laughlin. The boys who acted for their com- panion, Mohler, were Howard Harn- well, Harry Chaunard, Henry Benson and Thomas Burke, while Howard Bolger acted as floral bearer. - Among the relatives who attended the funeral services were Mr. and Mrs. William Kendall and Mrs. Ed- ward Thorp, all of Parker’s Prairie, Mrs. Kendall and Mrs. Thorpe being sisters of Mrs. Mohler. CARRANZA FLEES FROM . HIS CAPITAL: FIGHTING .. (By United Press.) i Brownsville, Tex., Nov. 28.—Presi- | dent . Carranza of Mexico has been | forced to leave Mexico City and flee | to’ Queretaro, because of the fighting! in the capital of Mexico, between Cararnza troops and those of General Obregon, is information here today. GOVERNMENT ASKS MEXICO ABOUT JENKINS, (By United Press.) Washington, Nov. 28.—A new note | demanding the details of the charges against William O. Jenkins, Ameri-| can consul, imprisoned in the Pueb- lea jail, will be sent to Mexico to- day the state department announced. ! The department demands evidence on which Mexico bases its charges | that Jenkins falsified statements as alleged in reply to the first American note which demanded immediate re- lease. The main grounds for holding Jen- kins is falsifying and not a charge of connival with the bandits who kid-! napped him, according to the Mexi- can reply. TO TRAIN GUN UNIT. Sauk Center, Minn., Nov. 28—/ ‘the machine gun squad here {s in receipt of four Browning machine guns, shelter halves and other equip- ment. A regular army sergeant has been detailed to train this suit. He DRY BAN TO REST ON LOCAL AGENTS IN ENFORCEMENT Up to Municipal Authorities See That Is Obeyed to Law Washington, Nov. 28.—KEnforce- ment of constitutional prohibition will be placed squarely up to state and municipal authorities and the Federal government machinery will not intervene unless obvious ineffi- ency on the part of local officials make such action necessary, the I board of temperance of the Methodist Episcopal church was told by John I, Kramer, fedetal prohibition commis- sioner. Mr. Kramer said the people of the country could be divided into two classes. ) : “Heretofore the line of demaycya tion has been between those who favored the prohibition of the liquor traffic and those who opposed it.’t he' said. “From now on the line of-dex marcation will be between those who are in favor/faf obeying the law, whether theit, Porsonal views are in harmony witly ghe law or not, and those who will ‘be ready and anxious to violate the law.,” Describing the machinery being set up for the enforcement of prohibition laws, Mr. Kramer said: The first gtep will be with state inspectors. They will keep them- selves informed as to conditions in their states.” he said, “and will re- port to the state federal agent, who will use his forces to investigate and arrest if evidence warrants. “The highest success will be at- tained only if the great mass of law- abiding people make their influence and power felt,”” Mr. Kramer said. ‘‘Obedience to law should be preached from every pulpit, taught in every school room, urged from every plat- form.” WANT TO0 GET WEALTHY? PURCHASE FAST RUNNER (By United Press.) New York, Nov. 28.—Don’t play the markets if you have ambitions for wealth. Get a good horse and watch your bank account boom. This tip comes with a perusal of the season’s record of Sir Barton, star of the Commander J. K. L. Ross stable and the leading money mwin-. ner of the season. ‘ In thirteen starts the wonderful three-year old colt earned $89.250. He started by winning the Kentpeky $20,000 derby. He brought in $25,- 000 in the Preakness stakes, then won the Belmont '$11,950 stake and the Withers $5,000 event. He- also collected $9,900 in the Pimlico serials. CLEMENCAU MAY APPEAL. By Hepry, Wood. (United Preg8iCbrrespondent.) Paris, Nov. 28<Bhould the demo- crats and republighns in the United States senate tail’'to reach a com- promise agreement for acceptance of the treaty and the league of natlons, before the re-opening of congress, Premier Clemenceau will go to America to make a direct appeal for (tjhe atification, it was learned to- ay. SOLWAY OBSERVES DAY M. A. Soper of the American Sun- day School Union held two Thanks- giving services in the Consolidated school building at Solway Thursday. The meetings were well attended, both at the morning and evening session. Mr. Soper returned to Be- (will arrive December 1. . midji this morning. - Weather: forecast 24 hrs; Mark- 45¢ PER MONTH ENEMY SHIPS, TAKENINWAR, WILL BE SUNK STATES COUNCIL (| Except Those to Compensate France and Italy for Their War Losses | SOME OF THE DOOMED ARE NOW BEING USED Clemenceau May Come to U. S. to Appeal for Ratification of Peace Treaty (By United Press.) Paris, Nov. 28.—The supreme council today decided that all enemy warships shall be destroyed, except those to be turned over to France and Italy in compensation for their war losses. The council will order delay in the destruction of a number of such ships now in use temporarily. The council also discussed the dis- tribution of materials and dock to be delivered by Germany as compensa- tion for the sinking of the interned German fleet in Scappa Flow. GOVERNORS TO CONFER - AT CHICAGO SUNDAY By Ralph Couch. (United Press Correspondent.) Washington, Nov. 28.—"An- ‘nouncement of the next move of the government in the coal crisis may be delayed until tomorrow or even until Tuesday, “IFuel Administrator Gar- field said today. Beyond this, he re- fused to give any indication what ac- tion the government will take, Des Moines, Ta., Nov. 28—\ con- ference of governors of bituminous coal mining states will be held in Chicago Sunday to discuss operation of coal mines, if there is no change in the Washington situation during the day, Governor Harding an- nounced today. JOHNS HOPKINS ‘UNI SWEPT BY FLAMES (By United Press.) Baltimore, Md.. Nov. 28.—The most distrastous fire in Baltimore, since that of 1904, broke out at mid- night in McCoy's hall, one of the Johns Hopkins University ouildings, and spread quickly and early today to every building on the square, bounded by the Howard Ttoss monu- ment and Eutaw streets, have been wrecked or damaged. High winds swept the embers many blocks and scores of roots were fired. Nine firemen were seriously injured, but no casualties. The fire was re- ported under control at mid-forenoon today. FORMER SOCIETY BELLE ELECTED TO COMMONS (By United Press.) Plymouth. Eng.,, Nov. 28.—Lady Nancee Astor, former American so- ciety “Gibson Girl” one of the fam- ous Langhorne Sisters of Virginia, has been elected to the House of Commons, it was officially announced today. The following was the vote: Lady Astor, 14,4956; W. T. Gay, 9,292; Isaac Foote, 4,139. Lady Astors ma- jority, 1,064, about 4,000 less than she predicted. HOLDUPS DISCOVER ONLY $7: HAND IT BACK A holdup omne early morning the first of the week at the corner of Tenth street and Beltrami avenue, has been reported, but no detailed facts could be learned. The story goes that a young man arrived on the early morning M. & I. train and decided to walk out to his sister’s home on Beltrami avenue. When he reached Tenth street he was acosted by two men, who de- manded that he turn over his money They found he had $7, but decided that this wasn’t worth while, so gave him back his money and let him pro- ceed on his way.