Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, January 23, 1920, Page 1

* MEMBER UNITED PRESS The Pioneer is a member of the United Prems. Today’s world’s news today. = ~_ BEMIDJ1 VOLUME XVIIL. NO. 3% LOCAL LEGION BASKET TEAM - DEFEATS PARK - RAPIDS,78T0 14 Visitors Outclassed From Start by Gracie Post Quint; First Half 34-4 AFFORDED PRACTICE FOR BEMIDJI PLAYERS Excelsior Team Will Be Here . on Wednesday and Thurs- e day Next Week TFollowing a short preliminary -game between two teams picked from future high school basketball ma- terial, Park Rapids met defeat at the hands of the Bemidji American Legion post team by the score of 78 to 14. Right from the start the visitors were far outclassed and the locals secured several points before the Park Rapids bunch scored. The first half ended with the score 34 to 4 and the local five in possession of the ball. In the second half, Howe was sub- stituted for Berrigan, Phibbs taking Berrigan’s place at center and Wake- fleld was substituted for George Graham, With Bemidji working out several good plays and not using ‘every opportunity to score, the visit- ors scored 10 points in this half while the locals run up 22 field ‘baskets. Game One Sided. The game was an easy victory throughout and afforded good prac- tice for the locals, which will help them in playing the bigger games Wwith the Excelsior quint on Wednes. day and Thursday of next week. “The! Tocal aggregatio'n has mastered sev- eral excellent plays and with the practice it has already had this sea- son is in fine trim to meet the best; teams in the state and show them a hard battle. The lineup for last night was as follows: Bemidji (78) B. Phibbs, rf............ 13 Plummer, 1f. e suds Berrigan, c. . G. Graham, rg F. Graham, 1g. Howe Wakefield .. Park Rapids (14) Peabody, rf ........... Coke, 1f. ... By s aE Fuller, c. ... Nunn, rg... Bougaurd, 1g ‘Smith 3 Referee: H LATTER PART OF FEB Will Be First Appearance of Newly Organized Chorus of Male Voices ] 5} co~occProcccos” cocoociroorwach . 'Stanton, F 0 0 (4 0 [ 0 0 F. [4 0 2 0 0 0 B emidji. Under the auspices of the Bemidji lodge, B. P. 0. E, No. 1052, the first concert of the Philharmonic Glee Club will be given in this city the latter part of February. The club is holding rehearsals regularly twice a week at the homes .of E. R. Evans and E. E. Kenfield, under the direction of Miss Beth Evans Yaple. Miss Arvilla Kenfield and Mrs. G. O. Riggs are acting as accompanists for the club and are helping the members in every way. The officers of the Glee Club are Kern Olson, president; E. D. Boyce, vice-president; Raymond Hannah, secretary; Fred Graham, treasurer; and Vernon Lamson, librarian. With the material which the club ‘has brought together an excellent combination of singers has resulted. Several concerts are being planned for the winter and posibly a trip will be made to Cass Lake and a concert :given there. First tenors are Raymond Hannah, Percy Riggs and W. Z. Robinson; second tenors, Rev. L. P. Warford, Fred Graham, and E. D. Boyce; first basses, George Graham, Kern Olson and Prof. J. W. Smith; second basses, W. R. Nielson, Hovey Lord and Vernon Lamson. WONT SURRENDER KAISER TO OTHERS London, Jan. 23.—A dispatch from the Hague today reported the gov- ernments reply to the allied note de- manding extradition of the former kaiser. that he cannot be surrendered to a third party, except by request nf the German government. GET TODAY'S NEWS OUT OF TODAY'S PAPER DAILY PIONERH BEMIDJI, MINN., FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 23, 1920 %, “00KSTON HIGH MISSES \ RUPERT STECHMAN. Captain Rsmidji High School Basket %% Ball Team. Crookston high school basketball team missed ifs train today, enroute to Bemidji to meet the local high school quint in a game scheduled for torright at the armory, but the visit- ors wil be here. .omorrow night. This game will have no bearing on the title-of the third athletic district, since Crookston is not in this terri- tory, the local boys are working hard to come out of the battle victorious. Crookston and Bemidji have bat- tled for years in football but this jmarks the first encounter in basket- ball in the annals of the schools. Naturally both teams will be out to win the first game. The Crookston outfit has played four games so far this season and won all by a large score. Coach Jackson’s quint is composed entirely of veteran football stars such as ‘“Bob” Cowan, Flood, Weber, Miller and Christenson. The game will be called as near 8 o’clock as possible, that those who icare to may attend the second show- ing at the theatres. BASKET GAME TONIGHT. Barnesville, Jan. 23.—Barnesville high and Fergus Falls basketball teams play here tonight. Barnes- ville will have a return game with Fergus Falls, February 13. Tomorrow night the local boys play Park Region also in the home gym. : PREPARATIONS MADE FOR HANGING THREE (By United Press) Montreal, Que., Jan. 23.—Prepara- tions were-omplete today for the hanging in Bordeaux jail here to- morrow of three murderers. J. B. Lemay, Murdock Allen and Romeo Lacoste, all under 20 years old, will be swung from the gallows for their murder of Alcided Payette, a St. Sulpice farmer. Pleas for exe- cutive clemency so far have failed. The men were sentenced to death on October 4, 1919, at the end of a trial that occupied five days. The jury returned the verdict of death 19 minutes after it had received its instructions from Justice Desy. The condemned men replied in the nega- tive when asked if they had anything to say. LEGION POST PLANS DANCING PARTY FEB. 3 Plans have been completed for a dance to be given in the Armory under the auspices of the American Legion, Ralph Gracie post, on Tues- day evening, February 3. Invita- tions will be sent out to all the mem- bers of the local legion post and the public in general will be invited. The committee on entertainment is planning on several dances to be given this winter, including an an- nual ball, which is planned to be given each year on the same date. The date for the ball has not been decided as yet but it will probably be set for some time in April, soon after the close of Lent. Everyone, whether an American Legion member or not, is urged not only to attend the legion dances but to aid in every way possible to make these social affairs a success. THE POWHATAN ARERESTINGON | || ANOTHERBOAT 271 Transferred;to Transport Northern Pa_s fic Carrying Last of the A. E. F. 9 A LADY LAURIER HAS CRIPPLED SHIP_IN TOW Eight Lives Lost When N. P.’s Boat Attempted to Trans- fer Passengers (By United Press) New York, Jan. 28.—Two hundred seventy-one passengers of the dis- abled transport Powhatan, which has been in distress off Halifax, since Sunday, were resting comfortably to- day abroad the transyort Northern Pacific, which is carrying the last of the American expeditionary force from France and is expected to ar- rive here Saturday. The Powhatan is being towed to Halifax by the Lady Laurier, and a, message from Captain Randall today by way of Otter Cliffs, Maine, said the Powhatan must have a heavier ‘tow than a ten-inch line now in use. The Lady Laurier is unabel to make speed for fear of parting the line. EIGHT REPORTED DROWNED. Halifax, N. S., Jan. 23.—Eight lives were lost when a boat from the transport Northern Pacific overturn- ed in an attempt to transfer pasgen- gers from the disabled tramsport Powhatan, according to officers of the steamship Bardic, which arrived here this morning. The Bardic’s officers said this statement was based on a wireless message received while on the way to Halifax after having failed in an attemtp to take the disabled trans- port in tow. A wireless from Capt. Randall of the Powhattan, said he had started for Halifax in tow of the Canadian government steamer Lady Laurier. He announced that there was no change in the condition of the ship and that a transfer of passengers would not be attempted “unless everything is absolutely favorable.” FORMER SERVICE MEN MAY SECURE PAID SCHOLARSHIPS GRATIS Central Branch of the Y. M. C. A., Minneapolis, Makes Offer; Home Courses The Central Branch of the Y. M. C. A. at Mineapolis is offering War Work Council scholarships to former service men, the cost of such scholar- ships to be paid from the fund left over by the War Work Council dur- ing the work done in the past world war. There are two classes of scholar- ships offered, general and university. The general scholarships will be available on September 30, 1920, and the university scholarships will be available until September 30, 1920, but will cofitinue in force after that time until the funds are all used. Service men will be judged as applicants according to financial con- dition and need any by the service record as shown by the discharge papers. Sons of men who died in the servi¢e and wounded or disabled men of less than 20 per cent dis- ability will also have the benefit of this opportunity to procure an educa- tion. The government through the Federal Vocational Board is provid- ing for those who have a disability of more than 20 per cent. Applications of the enlisted men will be examined by a committee of five in Minneapolis. Home study courses will also be given and appli- cants for this course are directed to write to the office of the State Y. M. C. A. Secretary for Minnesota, at Minneapolis. Courses available in the educa- tional department of the Central Branch, Y. M.~C. A. at Minneapolis, under the War Work scholarship plan, are as follows: Automotive school—English cours- es, Traffic and Transportation. Business school—School of merce, Night Law School. Elementary work—Technical, Pre- partory courses, special courses. com- it arn. SOLDIER AND HiIS ot After dodging the bullets of the Lockwood. He couldn’t .even pronounc Central | on this Weather forecast 24 hrs., Markham; Fair and warmer, followed by winds. ———————— e “PIONEER’S” CIRCULATION Largest circulation of any paper in North Minnesota. Advertising accepted guarantee. 45¢ PER MON'I'H- mucwas owoe— REDARTISANS HAVE STAVED - TREATY CALL N THE SENATE Mild Reservationists Told Good Progress Being Made by Conferees 'SENATOR LODGE SAYS HE HOPES ADJUSTMENT Government Officials Declare Hun, and the wiles of the charming French maidens, Private Ernest Lockwood fell a victim to the flashes from the beautiful black eyes-of this Armenian girl, whom he promptly made Mrs. e her maiden name, he admits. Lock- wood drove a motortruck under fire in France. and later was put in charvge -of the Near East Relief garage in Constantinople, where he met the future Mrs. Lockwood. He is here on furlough, but soon expects to return to Constanti- nople and his Armenian bride. ARNING ISSUED BY CHIEF OF POLICE BAILEY T0 KEEP OFF LAWNS Paths Being Worn on Private Property by Pedestrians to Save Steps Chief of Police Tom Bailey has been the recipient of many com- plaints about pedestrains making paths across property owners lawns in the residential districts, defacing the lawns which appears when the snow leaves in the spring. The tress- passing is due to saving a few steps by ‘the withinking in getting around a corner, and the chiet says.that the practice will have to be stopped, or arrests will be made for defacement of property. Official notice is pub- lished today. For some reason, a path was pack- ed down on the court house yard, a few feet north of the main walk lead- ing to the Beltrami avenue entrance, and to check this a small barrier was erected, deemed sufficient notice not to deface the court yard, but this was kicked to pieces and has been replaced with posts and a board nailed on as a warning not to destroy the beautiful lawn setting. STEAMER IN THE ICE. . (By United Pyess) Chicago, Jan. 23.-—The steamer Sidney Neff, with a crew of eight, was still locked in the ice off Chi- cago Harbor today. The vessel had been fastened for eight hours early today and two members of the crew who made their way ashore appealed for a hydroplane, to carry food to the suffering. COURSE IN GARDENING ANNOUNCED BY OLIN Commencing next week, Monday night, from 7:30 o’clock until 9:30 o'clock, Harry Olin, superintendent of the agricultural department of the Bemidji high school, will commence night classes in profitable gardening, for all who might be interested in the back yard production next sum- mer. The course will be absolutely free from expense for anyone who cares to take advantage of this op- portunity. Commencing Monday night, classes in this line will be held the next evening following and also on Wed- nesday evening. Thereafter, it will be continued for the next two weeks on similar nights of the week. THIRD CONGRESSIONAL WOMEN ARE MEETING (By United Press) Faribault, Jan. 23.—Women voters of the third congressional district were meeting today to outline plans LARKIN, HANDICAPPED BY LAME ARM. MEETS DEFEAT BY OPPONENT Middleweight Wrestling Match Is Won by Curtis; Will Meet Again Handicapped somewhat by having a sore arm, Dan Larkin, who claims the middleweight championship of the navy, met defeat at the hands of C. L. Curtis of Bemidji last night at the Armory in a very clean con- test, fair and square throughout. Curtis won the first fall in 24 minutes and the second fall in 14 minutes, bringing the decision of the contest his favor since the best two out of three falls were to win the match, catch-as-can holds for falls. The decision of the referee was rendered on pinned points. Both contestants showed excellent skill in the wrestling game, display- ing good science as well as wonderful strength and tactics. Had not Larkin been handicapped by his arm the con- test would undoubtedly have been much longer for they were evenly matched. Over 200 fans witnessed the bouts, including a large number of women and children. All through it was an example of clean sport and was heartily enjoyed. Larkin has issued a challenge to meet Curtis at any time after his arm is again in proper condition and at any place satisfactory to Curtis. Curtis accepted the challenge and will meet Larkin at an early date, it is reported. Preliminary to the main event a match was staged between Pete Edd and George Bagsley, both of this city. To win the match it was neces- sary for Edd to throw Bagsley inside of thirty minutes. Edd won the con- test, throwing his opponent in four minutes. The match was well en- joyed by the local fans since both the contestants are well known in this vicinity. ALLIES RECOGNIZE ARMENIA. (By United Press) London, Jan. 23.-—The allies have decided to recognize defacto the in- dependence of Armenia, it was an- nounced today. The capital will be/| at Erivan. STATE POULTRY SHOW BEING HELD THIS WEEK (By United Press) Minneapolis, Jan. 23.—The ¢hirty- fourth annual show of the Minnesota That Big Bankers Could Check High Costs By George Martin. (United Press Correspondent.) Washington, Jan. 23.— The bi- partisan conferees today had succeed- ed in staving off for the present the calling of the peace treaty in the opem senate, a movement planned by the mild reservationists. By assuring the mild reservation- ists that great progress is being made on Article No. 10, the conferees won the promise to wait a little longer. “I think that it is going to work out all right,” said Senator Lodge, “I hope s0,” he-added. BIG BANKERS COULD. (By United Press.) Washington, Jan. 23.—*“Big bank- ers in a meeting at Chicago today have the opportunity to help the country free itself of the high cost of living problem,” a government official declared here today. “By establishing an interest rate on depoesits which shall be uniform throughout the country and remain unchanged, save in grave emergency, bankers can effectively stop wildcat speculation and extravagance,” offi- cials said. “This,” it was pointed out, “will divert money to legitimate and nor- mal industrial enterprises and stimu- late proddction in bringing lower prices for all commodities. The re- sult should be felt in 30 days,” con- tinued the officials. LABOR LEAGUE SENDS PROTEST AGAINST BILLS The Bemidji Labor league has sent !a copy of the resolution, just passed by the league, to Minnesota repre- sentatives in the national congress, addressed to Senators Kellogg and Nelson and Congressman Knutson, protesting against pending railroad legislation, which is declared to be detrimental to public welfare. The resolution is as follows: Whereas, congress is now about to attempt to introduce railroad legisla- tion, emanating from the committee which will be detrimental to the pub- lic_interest, and Whereas, we feel that a satisfac- tory. time has not been allowed to place the transportation industry on a paying basis through mismanage- ment of present officials, operating to secure such a result; and Whereas, the American public should be considered first and that a sufficient time should be allowed for a fair test of government opera- tion; therefore, be it Resolved, that we, the Bemidji Labor league, with a membeérship of 300 men in meeting assembled, do hereby protest against the enactment of any legislation for the return of the railroads without fair inquiry into all plans submitted; and be it further Resolved, that we request our rep- resentatives in Washington to sup- port and vote for an extension of government control and operation for two years, to allow such investigation. Respectfully submitted, DAVID BOOTH, President Bemidji Labor League. state poultry association opened here Thursday. ’ George W. Hackett, United States extension poultryman, is in charge of the educational features of the pro- gram. The main object of the show, according to association members, is to start a campaign to boom the poul- try industry in the state, Minnesota for participation in the elections this year. Although women are not expected to make endorsements at this time it is expected political lines would be drawn in the first clash of femi- nine electors. Speakers of national prominence are here today to attend the convention and address the women of the district. Most of the program is devoted to education of the women in the ways of the political world. Those attend- ing are expectel to return to their homes and clubs with valuable in- flocks, acording to Hackett, compare favorably with the best in the country. The main feature of the show this year is a grand champion sweepstake county competition. Almost every county in the state has entered birds. The home economics department of the agricultural college of the Univer- sity of Minnesota and the Minneapolis home demonstration department give two demonstrations daily of the me- thods of preparing cooking poultry and combination egg dishes. The government exhibit this year consists of a backyard poultry house formation on how, then, where and why vote. and model poultry houses and flocks. The exposition will close the 25th. PERLE D. DAVIS, Secy. and Treas. COL. STUTZ “TICKLED’ WHEN HE HEARD NEWS When recruiting boosters went over the top” in securing members for the new Company K, Captain Dan Moore lost no time in notifying Lieut. Col. Stutz of the Sixth Min- nesota regiment. Hot on the wire the lieutenant colonel replied: Capt. Daniel Moore, Bemidji, Minn. St. Paul, Jan. 22.—Congratu- lations to you and to Company K, Sixth. Minnesota regiment, at Bemidji. F. G. Stutz, Lieut. Col., Sixth Regiment. And after receipt of the wire from headquarters several more had ef- fixed their signature to the roster. | [} e 5 5B