Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 27, 1919, Page 1

Press. Todsy’s world’s news today. ] VOLUME XVIIL. NO, 308 S G00D TVPE FOR DAIRYING Gives Advice to Qwners of Stumpage Acres SAYS NO NECESSITY FOR THEIR REMOVAL Chickens, Cows and Brood Sows Can Be Supported on 30 Acres Plowed (By W. P. Kirkwood, Office of Pub- licg.?i{m, University Farm, St. l?au:l.) St. Paul, Dec. 27.—Dairying is the best type of farming for the cutover Jands of Northern Minnesota, sadyis A. J. McGuire of the extension ‘- vision, University Farm, St. Paul, e: his bulletin on Land Clearing, issu -as Bulletin 134 by the Minnesota ex- periment station. Most cutover land, adds Mr. McGuire, can be converteg into pasture at slight expense, an . dairy cows will yield a splendid prottlt “Jrom this land without the necessity of removing the stumps, though m:l(- ficient land must be put under the “plow or at least put in shape to pro- duce hay to supply winter feed. Rk Poultry Important. _. In connection with dairying .the “ game bulletin says poyltry raising should have an jmportant place, and e ¢ hogs should be raised to a limited ex- tent. A herd of 10 cows, 100 chick- ens, and two oOr three brood sows, can be supported easily on.a farm with 30 acres in plowed land. From five to seven acres-of the farm may be devoted to potato growing. The field crops should be grain, clover, fodder corn, potatoes and stock roots. Men practicing this system of farm- - ing have been able to sell from $1,200 to $1,500 worth of products a year from 30 acres or less of cleared land. : ' Eighty Acres Amole. Vl Eighty acres, Mr. McGuire believes, ; " is ample for a farm in the timbered section of northern Minnesota. It is usually a mistake, he thinks, for a nan of limited means to invest in more. It is also a mistake for a man to begin farming on timber cutover land without any - capital. A man should have sufficient capital to en- able him to devote the' first year to clearing the land, putting at least 10 * acres under cultivation. Stumps Not Asset. 4 The stumps on the cutover lands of Northern Minnesota are not usually regarded as an asset, but a thought- ful resident of Northern Minnesota . recently declared that they should Ye so regarded. His reason was that they give opportunity for the employ- ment of productive labor; that the energy spent in clearlnq land of i stumps was fully repaid in the in- creased value of the land. . 4 Copies of the bulletin referred to in » this article may be had by address- ing Office of Publications, University © Farm, St. Paul. SAYS GOPHERS EAT _PESTS. (By United Press.) Bismarck, N. D.. Dec. 27.—That the fight for extermination of gophers +has been a mistake, was the conten- tion of one North Dakota legislator who vainly tried to put through a law forbidding poisoning of gophers, which, he said, helped destroy the grasshoppers that were a menace last year in some parts of the sta‘te and are expected to be a greater evil next year. BAUDETTE MAN WILL : SUCCEED BENNER A. J. Hoerner of Baudette, who was . formerly connected with the First National bank at Baudette, will suc- " ceed E. L. Benner, who has been chief clerk for A. L. Molander, general manager of the Red Lake and Mani- toba railroad. Benner is leaving to take charge of a store for C. W. Clark & Co. at Puposky. He will begin his new-du- ties on January 1. BELIEVES DANSEY BOY HAS BEEN LOCATED (By United Press.) Hammonton, N. J.,, Dec. 27. —A child answering the description of Billy Dansey has been found at Col- linsville, Okla., according to Edward White, father of the man accused of the child’s death. White turned over to the attorney for ‘his son a letter from the chief of police at Collinsville saying a couple with a child was under sur- veilance. The. Pioneer is a_member of the United BEMIDJI DA CUTOVERLAND 7ANTI-LEAGUE SENATORS T0 FORCE LEAGUE INTO CAMPAIGN Six States Already Organized " In Propaganda; Other States On Program WILL DEMAND RECORD OF ALL OPINIONS EFort to Be Made to Get Something About League Into Platforris By L. G. Martin. (United Press Correspondent) ‘Washington, Dec. 27—An organi- zation to force the league of nations into. the national campaign as an is- sue, whether the senate ratifles the the treaty or not, has been perfected by senators who are opposea to any form of treaty ratification. Branches of this organization are already at work in six states. By the time of the presidential primaries and state conventions for the selec- tion of delegates to the national con- ventions, the organization will be represented in every state, senators declared today. The movement is & nonparty affair, backers declared today. Their pur- pose, they said, is to put on record by ong means or another all candi- dates for office from constable to president on the league of nations {ssue. They are determined to get something about the league of na- tions written into every platform, state and national. FAVOR AIRPLANES FOR PATROL OF FORESTS St. Paul, Dec. 27.—Northern Minn- esota busines men and settlers are advocating establishment of airplane patrols as protection against forest fires, D. P. Tierney, assistant state forester said on his return from an inspection tour in the northern parts of St. Louis, Lake and Cook counties. Mr. Tierney’s trip was thru a dis- trict from which no reports of I. W. W. and other radical activities have been received, he said. “Busines men in the northern part of the state are maintaining that air- planes to. patrol the forest will be- come a necessity,”’said the assistant forester. . “They point out that as the number of tourists increases the fire danger becomes correspondingly greater, and contend that airplanes will prove a great educational factor and also an effective means of insur- ing quick relief when fires occur.” A definite plan toward securing the aerial patrol service remains to be worked out, Mr. Tierney said, but busines men and settlers alike are interested and soon will begin a mov- ement to secure aid both from the government and the state. FILING OF OPINION ~ ON BONUS WAITED Minneapolis, Dec. 27—An opinion awaited today, following the state supreme court decision last Satur- day that the Minnesota veteran’s bo- nus law is constitutional and valid. Contrary to expectations the opin- ion was not filed. The bonus board was to meet'to arrange definitely for the first sale of $10,000,000 of bon- us certificates of indebtedness in the -event rulings were forthcoming to- day on whether the certificates are the direct obligation of the state and other questions submitted in the test case. The appeal decided Saturday with further announcement that an opin- ion would be filed later, sustained the order of Hennepin county district over-ruling the states demurrer to the complaint of A. Gustafson, a Min- neapolis citizen and taxpayer. It was ruled that Gustafson’s complaint did not state a cause of action and the bonus law was upheld against the various attacks directed against it. FEEEROERER In turning over a new leaf, be sure to lay a 1,000- pound weight on it, so it won't fly back. 1 help provide the boxes of food which' T-OF TODAY'S PAPER L0 J b . “Central’ The Vickers-Vimy-Rolls bomber in which Captain Koss and his crew of three safely made the $50,000 prize flight Weather forecast 24 hrs., Markham: ‘‘Continued ‘fair. from England to Australia. The plane is almost ‘dentical in construction with the one use¢ by Captain Sir Joha *| Aleock on his record-making flizht across-the Atlantic. ELKS CHARITY BALL PROCEEDS WERE GIVEN TO SALVATION AMRY Used Toward Providing Christ- mas Dinners for Un- fortunate Homes There seems to be some misunder- standing and quite an amount of comment among residents of Bemidji as to the disposal of the proceeds of the Elks charity ball, which was given in the Elks temple, Friday evening, December 19, by the Bemidji ‘lodge, B. P. 0. E. No. 1052. . The net proceeds of the ball were turned over to the Salvation Army post of this city and were «used to were 'distributed -to.needy. families; iu| this vieinity for Christmas. Much credit is due the Bemidji lodge of Elks for the success of the undertaking in past years as well as this year, and the good work which the lodge is doing is a credit to any orgamization. BARKER IS REPORTED IMPROVING NICELY e From an authoritive source today it is learned that Earle A. Barker, who underwent an operation for a ruptulre_g‘ appendix at the hospital yesterday, is recovering nicely. The entire city of Bemidji will be greatly relieved to hear this encour- aging report and hope for a speedy improvements N MINNESOTA SCHOOLS 250 EX-SERVICE MEN (By United Press.) St. Paul, Dec. 27.—Minnesota, ac- cording to the records of the state university, is today educating 250 ex- service men. Dean E. E. Nicholson, in charge of student affairs, acting under the fed- eral vocational education board, hands out the checks to the men every month covering their living ex- penses. Tuition, books and any tutor- ing recommended by the dean are also paid for by the government. & The men are represented in almost every college at the university, the form of their training being decided- by the federal board of Minneapolis and approved by Washington. PEACE COUNCIL WILL PROBE HUN ‘HOLDOUT’ (By United Press.) Paris, Dec. 27—The supreme coun- cil today decided to send a commis- sion to Germany to take inventory of the docks at Hamburg and Danzig. The council’s action followed charges that Germany is withholding part of her assets in marine materials de- manded by the allies as compensation for the sinking of the Scappa Flow fleet of interned German vessels by German crews. BOY ENTERS JAIL TO ACOUIRE TRADE (By United Press.) Mandan, N. D., Dec. 27.— The North Dakota Training School here is perhaps the only reformatory in the country with a voluntary inmate —a sixteen-year-old boy committed by his own request. A chance to earn an honest living —to specialize in a trade—was what this orphaned boy of Cass county wanted. His only opportunity seemed to be the industrial school of the state reformatory and he sought ad- mittance through the juvenile com- missioner. he was enrolled, the term to expire at dny time he wishes. His plea wag granted and| : UNIQUE CONTEST IN “LOOKS” AT UNIVERSITY (By United Press.) Minneapolis, Dec. 27—The Ugly Ducklings and the Gooy Goslings are trying to get together to furth- -er the interests of this homely of ‘Mihnesota. e Ugly Ducklings are staging a beauty contest among the co-eds f the University of Minnesota be- ginning next week. That is one way the homely men who call themselves the Ugly Ducklings have of mingling in the exclusive ranks of the university’s most beautiful women. The contest will end January 17 with a dance. The Gooy Goslings are an or- ganization of homely girls in the university and they claim among their number some of the most un- beautiful girls in the state. - ey. are sympathizing with the and~hope some -day to- e world “free for the NATIONAL CANDIDATES (By United Press.) Pierre, S. D.,, Dec. 27.—The peti- tion of Senator Hiram Johnson of California, as an independent candi- date for president in the South Da- kota primaries, is expected to be field shortly. It has been learned that Gen. Leonard Wood's acceptance of the majority republican nomination is ex- pected today. The campaign for Senator L.owden of Illinois, as majority republican nominee, is growing intense. DEFECTIVE WIRES. At 5 o’clock yesterday afternoon, a fire alarm was turned in from Twelfth street and Dalton avenue. The fire truck was rushed to the scene and the fire was soon extingu- ished. Defective wiring was the cause of the ignition of the flooring in the second story of the house and from the floor the fire spread to a bed nearby. A hole was burned in the floor. The total loss is estimated at about $150. SEVERAL PERSONS FACE DEATH ON AN ISLAND (By United Press.) Quebec, Can., Dec. 27. —Facing starvation, from twelve to fourteen persons are marooned on Belle Island, the famous ‘‘sentinel of Canada,” | according to allvices received today. WINNIPEG STRIKER SENTENCED TO PRISON (By United Press.) Winnipeg, Dec. 27.—R. B. Russell, convicted on charges of sedition and conspiracy in connection with the general strike here last summer, was today sentenced to two years in 8tony Mountain penitentiary by Justice Metcaife. The new resolu- tion will be simply the same old re- solve broken with such frequency. FRRDP LOOKING TOWARD S. D. ———— VETERAN TRAVELERS ARE MEETING TODAY |: (By United Press.) St. Paul, Dec. 27.—Veteran travel- ing men, more than 200 in number, today met for the annual gathering of the Quarter Century Travelers’ club of the Northwest at the Ryan hotel here. The convention opened with a’ ban- quet, followed by election of officers, transaction of business and the nar- ration of the latest tales of the road. The organization, which has a membership of 280, includes men who have sold goods on the road for 25 years Oor more. Meetings are held annually, alternating in St. Paul and Minneapolis. Mayor Hodgson, St. Paul, delivered the address of welcome: NEGROES PLAN.THEIR . OWN POLITICAL PARTY (By United Press.) Albany, N. Y., Dec. 27.—New York state will soon have a new state po- litical organization, composed entire- 1y of negroes. Whether the organiza- tion will oppose or join with either 0! the old line parties has not yet heen determined. The purpose of the or- ganization is primarily to protect and advance the interests of the colored man in the state, i s According to J. W. Thompson of this city, who is heading the move- ment, there will' be 300,000 negro voters in the organization, and an unofficial convention will be called next May. NORTH DAKOTA IN DOUBT OVER LAWS Bismarck, N. D., Dec. 27.—Approx- imately one-half of the legislation enacted at the recent special session of the North Dakota legislature today was awaiting action to determine fin- ally the date upon which it is to be effective. Of the seventy-two bills passed, thirty-seven were without the emergency clause. The latter num- ber included, however, a measure de- claring all acts of any specia. session shall be effective within ten days after adjournment of such assembly. Doubt as to the status of these laws has been expressed within both of the state’s political factions, the Nonpartisans and the Independents. PALMER TO C0-OPERATE IN PROSECUTING I W. W. Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 27.—Governor McKelvie has informed Attorney Gen- eral Palmer, in answer to an inquiry that there are 12 I. W. W. in custody in Nebraska and that they,;will be prosecuted in due time. -Governor McKelvie has complied with. the at- torney general’s request by sending a copy of the Nebraska law against syndicalism and the law on sedition. Mr. Palmer also asked the gov- ernor to inform him if any violation of federal laws in this state that he may co-operate with Nebraska au- thorities in progecutions. 4 LEGION AUXILIARY TO HOLD MEETING JAN. 15 The women’s auxilary to the Ralph Gracie post of the American Legion will hold its first meeting the after- noon of January 15th, at 2:30 o’clock in the quarters of the Bemidji assoc- iation in the City building Mothers, wives, sisters and daugh- tres of members of the American Le- gion are elegible to join the auxillary and the fee is only one dollar. Temporary officers will be elected at this meeting. Blanks for member- ship are now availible and those who sign early will be charter members. “PIONEER’S” CIRCUI-A'I'I? Largest circulation of any paperin’ " Minnesota:f Adiggrtisin guarantee. i ARGLL L T VYR ‘AL S L N Ty“( 45 PER MA_OI’,!"I'_'H?é AWFUL DEATH TOLL RESULT OF DRINKING POISON BOOZE New England State; Floodod .With Colored Wood } Alcohol Liquor THIRTEEN ARE DEAD AT HARTFORD, CONN. Government, State and .City Authorities Are Search- ing For the Guilty (By United Press.) New York, Dec. 27.—At least 126 persons are dead and 148 blind or seriously ill, is the toll of the wood alcohol poisoning since prohibition went into effect, according to the statistics gathered by the United Press today in the larger cities. The total was swelled by 57 deaths as the result of poisoned wsikyey im New England cities Christmas day. Three men at Chicopee Falls, Mass., were arraigned for manslaughter to- day. Thirty-five are dead and seven seri- oysly ill there, the result of drinking wood alcohol whiskey. NEW ENGLAND OFFICIALS SEEK ‘POISON’ MAKERS (By United Press.) o New York, Dec. 27.—Federal, state {and city officials throughout the east are co-operating today in a search for the persons who mixed wood ai- cohol with whiskey, causing the denth of at least thirty persons in Con- necticut and Massachusetts and the serious {llness of scores of others. Authorities are said to have learned that twelve barrels of this deadly concoction were manufactured in the Bronx and sold in New England at $1,000 a barrel. Arrests are expect- ed to be made shortly. 13 DEAD. TOLL OF WO0O0D ALCOHOL ‘DOPE’ (By United Press.) Hartford, Conn., Dec. 27. — Thir- teen are dead and eight are in a serious condition here as the result of drinking whiskey containing wood ;Ailcohol, during a Christmas celebra- on. Two deaths occured early today. Physicians expect other deaths hourly. ’ KANSAS MINE STRIKE ENDS IN CONFERENCE Pittsburg, Kan., Dec. 27.—A mo- tion calling off all coal strikes now in effect in the Kansas district that had been called by the executive board of District No. 14, United Mine Work- ers of America, was adopted by the board at a conference here. All stri- king miners affected are instructed to return to work today. The action affects 13 mines, includ- ing five operated by the Central Coal and Coke Co. Approximately 1,600 men are employed in them. BOARD WILL ADVERTISE ROAD BONDS SHORTLY When the board of county com- missioners hold its next monthly meeting in the court house the first Tuesday after the first Monday in January, the board will take up the question of advertising for bids for the gxew road improvements to be madé in Beltrami county next spring and summer. It {8 contemplated to sell the bonds for the improvements in Feb- ruary in the sum of $3650,000. SENSIBLE GIVING WAS IN VOGUE ON COAST (By United Press.) Portland, Ore., Dec. 27.—Business men of Portland agreed their Christ- mas trade was the greatest iR his- tory, variously estimating the in- crease at from 20 to 35 per cent over last season, the previous banner year. Business generally was marked by the buying of ‘“‘sensible things” rath- er than luxuries. The increased trade’ is accredited to a continuation of war: [prosperity. e i e Bt B [ - ! | | | | -