Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 19, 1919, Page 1

MEMBER UNITED PRESS The Pioneer is a member of the United today. Press. Today’s world’s news EMIDJI DAILY BEMIDJI, MINN., FRIDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 19, 191 . VOLUME XVIL. NO. 302 SECTION ONE BEMIDJIHAS SECY BAKER T0 STEP FAST | WILL TAKE NO 'WITHWADENA | ACTION IN THE TO Wi GAME| BROMSAFFAR| | Merickel of Visitors Said to Be Exceedingly Clever at Forward BEMIDJI HIGH’S FIRST, . AT ARMORY, TONIGHT Whistle Will Blow 7:30 o’Clock Sharp; Lineup of Both Quintettes The Bemidji high school basketball ‘team was sent through two hours of hard practice last night by Coach Smith in preparation for its game with Wadena tonight at the armory. Although the local work is not ex- pected to be of a finished quality it will, nevertheless, give the fans an idea of what to expect in the future. Coach Smith and the players realize that they will be up against a tough mproposition in the opening game and will have to be on edge every minute if they intend to cope against the fast Wadena county quint. Merickel Fast Man. The Sauk Center Herald in regard to the Sauk Centre;Wadena game has the following to say in regard to this star: “In Morris Merickel, Wadena has one of the very cleverest for- wards ever seen on the floor. He scored 21 of the 27 points for his team. (He was everywhere on the floor and it was impossible to cover him.” Bemidji Has Won Most Games. The Bemidji and Wadena teams first met in basketball on March 11, 1916, in a.game played at St. Cloud, | Bemidji winning 59 to 28. The re- sults of the games played between the two schools follow: March 11, 1916—Bemidji 59, Wa- dena 28, St. Cloud. February 21, 1917—Bemidji ‘Wadena 26, Bemidji. February 8, 1918—Bemidji Wadena 19, Wadena. * March 15, 1918—Bemidji 50, Wa- «dena 8, Bemidji. 5 Unrecorded—Bemidji 32, Wadena 11, Wadena. December 19, 1919—Bemidji ??, ‘Wadena ??, Bemidji. Game Called At 7:30 Sharp. The game will be called at 7:30 Pp. m. sharp so that all can take in the game and be in time for the start of the Elks Charity ball tonight. How They Line' Up. The lineup of the two teams for ‘the game as announced by Coach Smith and Coach Otte follows: 42, 16, Ber-dii Wadena Higbg.u. ....... 1f Wright Powell......... Welch Brooks. . . . .rf. Merickel Cochran....... 1g......... Stevens Stechman (capt.).rf..... ...Dowell ITALY REPORTED TO HAVE SENT ENVOYS TO RUSSIA (By United Press.) London, Dec. 19.—The Italian gov- ernment is sending a mission to Si- viet Russia to discuss plans for bring- ing about peace, according to a wire- less today from Moscow. N0 MORE JUNCTION OF AUSTRO-GERMANY (By United Press.) Berlin, Dec. 19.—The Reischstag has ratified the peace treaty which the German delegation signed at Ver- sailles in Se‘ptember, whereby provi- sion in the German constitution for future junction between Germany and Austria is eliminated. NORTH DAKOTA OFFICIAL FACES ASSAULT CHARGE Bismarck, N. D., Dec. 20.—The postponed trial of State Auditor Ko- sitzky for alleged assault on a news- paper reporter will be heard today. The state official is alleged to have assaulted a Bismarck reporter for Nonpartisan papers several months ago. INJUNCTION HAD EFFECT: NO PROSECUTION (By United Press.) Washington, Dec. 19.—Attorney General Palmer does not intend to prosecute the coal miners for the al- leged “‘strike injunction” because the injunction has accomplished its pur- post, he told the sub-committee of the interstate commerce committee today. : Tells National Commander of American Legion Release Was Mistake LEGION RECOMMENDS DRASTIC ACTION TAKEN 0 Baker Defends “Conscientious” Objectors; “Better Outside Than In,” He Says Washington, Dec. 19.—Franklin D’Olier, national commander of the American Legion, has made public a letter from Secretary Baker in which the secretary declared that any further action in the case of Allan S. Broms, Minnesota conscientious ob- jector, recently released from Fort Leavenworth, although having more than two years to serve, must be tak- en by the department of justice. Referred to Committee. After Mr. Baker’s letter was read to the conference of state Legion commanders they referred the case to the national organization’s exe- cutive committee ““for drastic and ap- propriate action.” It was said the matter would be taken up at a coming meeting of the Legion executive committee in In- dianapolis. Mr. Baker explained in his letter that although the premature release of Broms was a mistake, the only remedy left was to deal with Broms for any future violations-of the law. Baker’s Statement. In addition to his letter to the Le- gion commander, Mr. Baker made the following statement: “The war department has this feel- ing about the conscientious objectors and other military prisoners—do not make any distin¢tion between them because the war department does not —that the whole object of confine- ment in a military prison 18 reforma- tion and not punitive or vindictive, the idea being as soon as it is safe to return a man to civil life as a good citizen, with a better education and better morals than he had before, he should be released. We feel that men lare better outside than inside.” CONGRESS AWAITING WILSON'S RAIL MESSAGE (By United Press.) Washington, Dec. 19.—Congress exppects to hear from the president late today or tomorrow regarding the railroad situation. The Christmas recess is scheduled to start tomorro night. . IF MASON WHIPS ERTLE GETS CHANCE AT WILDE Minneapolis, Dec. 19.—Frankie Mason, 105 pound Indiana boxer, who has challenged Jimmy Wilde for the world’s flyweight championship, is to show his wares in Minneapolis tonight. He will meet Mike Ertle, brother of the famous “Kewpie” and one of the leading bantam-weights of the day. The weight limit—116 pounds at 3 o’clock—will allow Ertle to weigh about ten pounds more than Mason weighs and that is all the state box- ing commission will stand for. Mason has met and defeated Champion Kid Herman, Pal Moore, Johnny Ertle twice, and most of the other bantams. He is usually out- weighed, for there are no boys fight- ing at his weight. Two other good ten round bouts are on the card for tonight. WORLD FAMED MUSIC DIRECTOR DIES TODAY Chicago, Dec. 19.—Cleofonte Cam- paniani, world famed musical direct- or, died at St. Luke’s hospital early today, after an illness of ten months from pneumonia. HOME GUARD MEMBZRS SHARE COMPANY’S FUNDS At a meeting held last night by the Home Guard company, it was de- cided that the money in the treasury be divided among the members pro- portionately to the number of drills each had attended. Several propositions for the dis- posal of the money were brought up and discussed but, when a vote was taken, it was decided to divide the money among the members of the company.’ ! [ i NEW VENTURE 0 GET. TODAY’S NEWS OUT %F TODAY’S PAPLR Interfor of onetof the chain of coffee houses promoted by a corporation which the sons of Colonel Roosevelt bave formed. It is hoped these taverns will replace saloons as the “poor man's clubs.” F THE ROOSEVELT BOYS 9 Weather: forecast 24 hrs. Markham. Cloudy, warmer, unsettled. 3 Iotecndinnat BROOKS NAMED CAPTAIN (VALIDITY OF BONUS OF NEXT YEARS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM Letter Men Confer Honor Upon Him at Markham Hotel Banquet Letter men of the high school football team elected their captain for next year’s eleven at the annual banquet of the squad served at the Markham last evening, Russell Brooks being chosen. The table was set in an L shape and at the intersection of the twd tables rested a football with the nu- merals “1919,” while the colprs of the school were latticed across the white coverlet of the table, and an excellent menu was served, the huskies doing full justice to the bill of fare. Guests of honor were Superintend- ent Bagby of the Bemidji schools, Coach J. W. Smith, principal of the high school; Dr. Diedrich, an old- time All-Western team star, who never loses an opportunity to lend his experience to the local boys! The others seated around the “fes- tive board” were: Earl Cochran, Harold Morse, Alfred Powell, Hovey Lord, John Koors, Charles McDougal, Alfred Stevens, Armond Thoraldson, Percy Riggs, Roy Stapleton, Alex Doran, Phil Denu, Max Boyce, Walter Higbe, Walter McDonald, Gordon Smith, Morris Opsahl, Preston Gib- son, Rupert Stechman. Several impromptu talks were made by the new captain elect, Brooks; Dr. Diedrich, Principal Smith and Superintendent Bagby, also Cochran, Morse and Powell. ‘PINK WHISKERS’ LEWIS FAVORS ‘LID’ LIFTING (By United Press.) Washington, Dec. 19.—Requesting the president to lift the war time ban on liquor, Former Senator J. Hamil- ton Lewis had a long conference with Secretary Tumulty this morning. The defeated senator of ‘“pink whiskers” fame from Illinois believes that as a business proposition the owners of large btocks of whisky should be given aichance to dispose of it before the Fjghteenth amend- ment become¥ effective. Representa- tive Olney of Massachusetts also urged the lifting of the van. MEXICO’S PREMIER SAYS THE AMERIGAN PEOPLE OPPOSE INTERVENTION Declares Only?n;;*oliticiam and Certain Business Men Are rested By Ralph Turner. (United Press Correspondent.) Copyright, 1919. Mexico City, Dec. 18.—‘Mexico is confident there will be no break in relations with the United States, par- ticularly because it believes the American people are opposed to in- tervention,” Aguilar Berlanga, min- ister of cubernaccem, said in an in- terview today. His post is equivalent to that of a premier. “l confidently 'expect that no break will occur,” continued Berlan- ga. “The point of view taken by the Mexicans in considering the possi- bility of American intervention is based on the conviction that the peo- ple of the United States are opposed to it. “Intervention is only desired by certain conscientiousless politicans and a certain class of business men, who do not represent the true senti- ments of the American people or the American government.’ | NIGHT SCHOOL OPENS BEFORE STATE COURT| JANUARY 5: CLASSES (By United Press.) St. Paul, Dec. 19.—The validity ot the Minnesota soldier bonus bill was before the supreme court today. Arguments were to be presented this afternoon. The court is expected to hand down a verbal opinion in a few days and later file a written opinion. Payment of bonuses to soldiers, and marines will be held up now un- til after Christmas, it was indicated, and possibly until after the first of the year. Funds to pay the hundreds of ap- plications may not be available until the middle of January, although the bonus board has been working on the problem since shortly after the spec- ial session of the legislature. It is expected that applications will take nearly all of the $20,000,- 000 appropriated for the bonus fund. SCHEURER CONCERT TRIO MEETS WITH HEARTY APPROVAL Second Number of High School Lyceum Course Justly Recognized The Scheurer Concert Trio of the University Extension bureau, second number of the high school lyceum course, was greeted by a capacity house at the Methodist church last evening. An excellent program was given, and every one who attended was more than repaid. The enter- tainers came to Bemidji with the best of credentials. Miss Alexander, pianist, is connect- ed with the MacPhail school of music of Minneapolis, and. she proved her- self to be an accomplished pianist, splaying a number of the well known instrumental classics from Lizt, Chopin and Chaminade, in a most pleasing manmer. Miss Bartlett, a graduate of the Minneapolis school of music and ora- tory, was well received in her read- ings. She gave “The Mortitication of the Flesh’” exceptionally well. She also gave several very good recita- tions in which she took child’s parts. She was in service in France in con- nection with the Y. M. C. A. for some time, as an entertainer. Carl Scheurer, head of the depart- ment of music of the University of Minnesota, and renowned violinist, proved himself to be an artist of the type that Bemidji people were for- tunate in being permitted to hear. This was Mr. Scheurer’'s second ap- pearance here. His selections were splendid and his popularity was proven by hearty recognition. Mr. Scheurer presented several selections from Kreisler, the second and third movements from Mendelssohn’s sym- phony in E minor, and closed with a heavy concerto by Saint Saens. The lyceum course is proving to be very popular. This is as it should be, as the talent being put on in these numbers is an exceptional treat. ELKS CHARITY BALL IN TEMPLE TONIGHT It is very evident that there will be a large attendance at the annual Charity ball given tonight at the Elks temple by the Bemidji Lodge, B. P. 0. E,, No. 1062. It is reported that the tickets for the ball are in good demand and that a large num- ber have already been sold. There will be a special orchestra, consisting of five pieces, to furnish the latest dance music for this oc- casion. The proceeds of this ball will be donated to the Salvation Army to help provide baskets of goodies to brighten the Christmas day for the destitute and needy families of this city. — - BEGIN ON JANUARY 7 All Those Desiring to Attend Should Nontify Superin- tendent Bagby Night school will be held in the high school this winter, the classes to be organized January 6 and 6, in- struction to begin January 7. Classes will be held on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, beginning at 7:15 o'clock. The time of attendance will be one and one-half hours, forty-tive min- utes for class work and forty-five minutes for supervised study. Subjects suggested and the time to be occupied in study are as follows: Business English, 1% hours. Business arithmetic, 1% hours. Bookkeeping, 2 hours. Manual training, 2 hours. Agriculture, 2% hours. Beginning classes for foreigners for both men and women, 1% hours. Text books on hand for classes of 25 and eredit given in all subjects. Students wishing to enroll in any subject are urged to be present the first night. Teachers available are Harry Olin, Mr. Durbahn,.Miss Hall, Miss Blom- berg, Miss Wager, and Miss Gutzler. Those wishing to enter any of the night classes should notify the super- intendent’'s office soon. * SCHOOLS CLOSED TODAY FOR HOLIDAY RECESS All of the public schools of Be- midji were closed today tor a holiday vacation to extend over Christmas and New Years. They will be re- opened on Monday, January 6, when it is expected that the enrollment in the lower grades will be much larger than at present. In most cases the.rural schools of Beltrami county closed today for the holiday vacation and will be reopened ‘Monday, January 5. A few of the schools which were late in ibeing opened for the fall term are closing for Christmas day only, that the pu- pils may make up the lost time. DICKINSON ESCORTS BOND VIOLATOR TO FEDERAL AUTHORITIES “Bill” Staples Failed to Report for Hearing After Surety Was Furnished When A. L. Dickenson accom- panied William Staples to St. Paul, where he now is, he firmly believed he saved a thousand ‘“bones,” for Staples had been out longer than he should after a bluff of sickness for not answering to the Fergus Falls federal court to a charge of liquor law violation. With Dickinson on the bond was Nash McKinnon. Federal Agent Johnson detected a bunch of boose in the appartment oc- cupied by Staples over a store on Bel- trami avenue last April, and the guilty peddler made his escape off the back roof. He was indicted and as an excuse sent what purported to be a doctor’s certificate that he was sick in Puposky and unable to appear. Since that time he has been at work and the federal agent com- menced to feel that something was wrong and he discovered Staples hard at work a few days ago. Then Dick- enson and Deputy Sheriff Shea went after him and the surety bond hold- er promptly started a personally con- ducted tour to the St. Paul federal authorities. Staples is said to have previously done time in the county jail for vio- lating the liquor law. “PIONEER’S” CIRCULATION * Largest circulation of any paper in +Central Minnesota. ‘on this guarantee. North Advertising accepted ' R __ 45¢ PER MONTH [ELECTION FOR BERGER'S SEAT BEING HELD IN MILWAUKEE Socialist Runs Again in Race for Congress; Has Made Hard Campaign FUSION CANDIDATE GETS SUPPORT OF LEGION District Socialist Attorney Zabel Throws Strength to Anti-Berger Forces (By United Press.) Milwaukee, Wis., Dec. 19.—Will Victor Berger be re-elected to con- gress? This is the question asked here today. The answer will inter- est the state and nation. Voters of the Fifth Wisconsin con- gressional district were expressing their choice at the polls today either for Berger, who congress has de- creed is unfit to sit therein, and Henry H. Bodenstab, republican, upon whom his party and the demo- crats have united under “One hun- dred per cent Americanism’ banner. Socialists Elect Berger. In the nominating primary held December 8, Berger was named by the socialists and Bodenstab by the fusionists. Berger was given 14,004 votes and Bodenstab 9,282. Berger's opponents asserted the primary was not a real test and that the socialists had made efforts to bring out the whole Berger strength, while repub- licans and democrats had not been as active in the primary campaign. Congress Bars Him. Congress barred Berger because of his conviction under the espionage act. Gov. E. L. Philipp promptly called a spegial election for today to fill his place. Berger equally prompt- ly announced himself as a candidate for a re-election on a platform in which he declared: *“l am pro-Ger- man, pro-France, pro-England, pro- Poland—in short I am pro-human- ity.” Berger stated he was anti-pro- hibition, anti-profiteer, anti-entang- ling alliances and anti-Wilson's *“col- lusion with profiteers in hurling the nation into an unnecessary war." Warm Campaign. Berger and his campaign managers stumped the district, speaking Ger- man, as well as English and arguing that “when a man is barred from a’ body to which he has been elected by the people he is the victim of the worst kind of autocracy.” Opponents of Berger have been equally busy. The Good Government league and the American Legion posts have waged a hot campaign. The Loyalty Legion adopted resolu- tions for Berger's deportation. The fire has been concentrated on Ber- ger's anti-war stand, his writings during the war, which resulted in his cgnvlctlon, having been freely quot- ed. Newspapers Bitter, Perhaps the hottest fight has been waged in the newspapers, three af- ternoon and one morning paper of the city daily bombarding Berger, who, himself, a publisher, has replied in kind in his own afternoon daily. A year ago when Berger was elect- ed he received 17,920 of the 41,053 votes cast. Joseph Carney, democrat, obtained 12,455 and W. H. Stafford, republican, who had represented the district for seven terms, received 10,- 678. Berger served in congress’ in 1911-13, breaking in on Stafford’s regime which began in 1903-05. Interesting Phase, Another interesting phase in the campaign was that W. C. Zabel, dis- trict attorney, and reputed as the best vote getter of the socialist party, declared for Bodenstab. Zabel broke with the party shortly after the end of the war in a controversy involving heavy assessments against successful office holders by the coun- ty Socialist committee. Bodenstab is a lawyer and has served in the state senate. AMERICAN SAILORS HELD IN MEXICO (By United Press.) Washington, Dec. 19—Two Ameri- can sailors have been held in jail at Mazatlan Mexico, since November 12, on a charge of having assaulted a Mexico citizen, the state department announced today. The American con- sul there has asked for a speedy trial. The sailors are H. V. Leonard and H. 0. Martin from the submarine ten- der Pocomoke. The president has himself assumed charge of the Mexican situation. [