Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, February 3, 1920, Page 1

Press. Today’s world’s news today. VOLUME XVIIIL. NO. 31 BABCOCK PLAN TRUNKROUTES ARE DISCUSSED, CITY COUNCIL Planned to Widen Fifteenth Street, Between Bemidji« and Irvine, to 60 Ft. PROPOSAL TO MITCHELL SEEMS LIKE GOOD OFFER Fire Chief’s December Report Shows Heavy Expense for Response to “Bum’’ Flues Incidental to the proposition to ex- iemd the paving of the two state 4rumk lines of the Babcock system, which enter Bemidji, the city council -on Monday evening appointed a com- mittee of three, Aldermen Palmer, Barnell and Backus, City Engineer Beurgeois and City Attorney Huff- man to act with the committee, in -adjustment of property rights in two instances, where the highway will pe extended in the city. The report will be made on this at an adjourned meeting to be held next Monday night. One of the projects is 0n Fifteenth .street, between Minnesota and Irvine avenues, where the street is only 30 feet wide. It is desired to secure an -additional 30 feet on the north side of this street to bring the highway 10 60 feet. Seems Like Benefit. The other is to divert the Bemidji avenue . route across the northwest -saraer of a lot, located on the south east corner of the intersection of Ninth street, to connect with Tenth styeet on Dour avenue, where thel! Thighway would continue on out to Fifteenth street to connect with the state road. This property in question is owned By D. S. Mitchell who has the two corner lots, one of which it is desired to use that the turn may be made with no-damage to motors in making .a ehort shift around a sharp corner. Adjoining the Mitchell lots to the south is a vacant lot, and an offer has been made to purchase this lot and give it to Mr. Mitchell as com- pensation for the corner of his lot to permit an easy turn at that place. In this transaction, it was stated, that his house facing Ninth street, will remain untouched, and that he would obtain another lot, and with the putting in of the pavement he would have one of the most desirable residence sites in that part of the ~city. Flue “Fires” Expensive. The report of Chief Daily of the fire department for the month of January showed that the most dam- aging fire was that in- the Nangile bloek, and that the department had been called at all hours of the night for defective chimney scares and false alarms, the latter causing ex- pense to the tax payers of about $200 last month, for inattention to soot -.clogged and uncleaned flues. The question of improper electric wiring being a imenace throughout the city as being a fire hazard was also broached, and President Vander- sluis of the council asserted his belief that Bemidji should have a new building ordinance, as the one now on the ordinances was defective in many respects. He also advocated | @ chimney and wiring inspector to | Teduce the city’s insurance expense. Inspectors Smile—Raise Rates. It was also brougnl out that insur- amce inspectors gave little attention to defective wires and fire menaces. but would raise the rates and take a chance. The city authorized the purchase of 100 cords of three-foot green wood, and 100 cords of four-foot dry. Bids will be advertised for. Two new faces were seen in alder- manic chairs, Joe McTaggert of the Fourth, who was appointed tempor- arilly in the seat of the late Alder- man Croon, and G. W. Walker, who derman Benner, who is ‘manager of a seneral store in Puposky. ‘POTATO DISEASE.’ TOPIC AT MEETING TODAY A. G. Tolaas of St. Paul has ar- rived in the city to attend the session of the Beltrami County Seed Potato Grower’s association at the court house today. He will talk on “Po- tato Disease” and will give a lantern shide lecture on the same topic A. W. Aamodt, county agent for the South Beltrami County Farm Bu- reau, arrived in Bemidji yesterday morning to attend the meeting and to The Pioneer is a member of the United S¢. . o""o, " MEMBER UNITED PRESS %, ’94} » g ‘PIONEER’ MARKETS NET FARMER NEARLY $2.500 (Special to Pioneer) Shevlin, Feb. 3.—Here’s what your Stillwater Market Report did for one of our farmers: i Edward Smith, residing five miles south of Shevlin, dropped into the First State Bank of Shevlin, Friday, and deposited a good sized draft for two carloads of potatoes, on which he made between $2,000 and $2,600 by watching your market reports. Here’s the way he put it, as he hand- ed Mr. Rider the draft: “Say, ‘Ted,’ do you know _that when you talked me into the Daily Pioneer to help your daughter win that Ford, you made between $2,000 and $2,5000 for me? No? Well, I’ll tell you. “When the paper came, the first thing I noticed was the Stillwater Home Market report, and I kept close tab on it. I noticed, also ,that pota- toes were not bringing what they should and that the reason there was a scarcity of potatoes. I took , the hunch and held my potatoes until they raised from $1.85 per hundred to $3.25 f. o. b. cars here, and clean- ed up between $2,000 and $2,600 by doing so. “Had I not had the Pioneer I would have sold the same as the bulk of my neighbors did and would have been out just that much good money.” DR. PALMER RESUMES DENTAL PRACTICE IN NEW BARKER SUITE Will Be Associated With Drs. Marcum and McAdory in « Elaborate Quarters Dr. G. M. Palmer opened his new &and modernly appointed offices over the Barker Drug and Jewelry Store Monday and has resumed active den- tal practice. He was greeted by friends and acquaintances, who ex- tended their compliments. Then general reception and waft- ing rooms, which are located toward the front of the building, will be occupied jointly by Doctors Marcum and McAdory and Doctor Palmer. The entire front suite of offices will house the medical equipment of Doctors Marcum and McAdory, while ‘the rear of the building will be accu- pied by Doctor Palmer's dental offices. These comprise a business office, two operating rooms, a retiring room, a laboratory and a library, the lat- ter 1o be used jointly by the three doctors. \ The operating room for general practice is equipped with a Bosworth dental electric light, which is de- signed to produce light Y0 per cent as efficient as daylight, and will cast no shadows. ‘the dental chair is a modern Ritter type, as is also the electric motor and drill. The dental cabinet is of the latest type, the drawers being equipped with white pyrex trays of the most sanitary type. It is ' mahogany finish with a marple base and opalite glass mirror. * The automatic air compressor is equipped with electric heat connec- tion and will deliver any pressure desired. 'The gauge may be so set, that when the pressure gets down to a certain point the motor starts up automatically and 'will fill the stor- age tank to the original gauge, when the motor will again automatically shut off. The laboratory contains a gas oxygen heating apparatus, which will produce a heat up to 4600 de- grees. There is also an automatic vulcanizer, plaster bins, work bench and cabinet and a motor for polish- ing purposes. The second operating room will be used for extracting teeth and orth- odontia, commonly Known as straightening teeth for children. The office proper is finished in old ivory and the other offices in mahogany. The floors are asbesto, being of fire proof construction, and also water proof. i M CANON VALLEY POULTRY SHOW OPENS TODAY ’ (By United Press) Faribault, Feb. 3.—The seventh lannual exhibition of the Canon Val- ley Poultry association opened here today. The exhibition is the largest ever staged here. ¢ The officers of the association are: E. D. Rith, secretary; E. J. Vaux, treasurer; and A. E. Baker, superin- tendent of show room. The exhibition will close Feb. 6. MASONS MEET TOMORROW. Bemidji Lodge, A. F. & A. M., will take care of the duties connected with his office here. Aamodt is secre- tary of the Potato Growers’ associa- tion. meet in regular session tomorrow night when the second degree will be conferred. It is hoped there will be a large attendance. GET TODAY'S NEWS OUT OF TOD - BEMIDJI DAILY . BEMIDJI, MINN., TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 3, 1920 LOYALTYDUTY ISNEWBERRY'S ANSWER TODAY TOELECTION Defense Attorney Makes That|, Assertion in Reply to the Prosecution FORD FILES SUIT IN PROTEST ON DEFEAT| Prosecutor of Case Pictures Campaign by Friends of Vote Corruption e By J. L. O’Sullivan * (United Press Correspondent) Grand Rapids, Mich., Feb. 3.— “Patriotic duty,” was Senator Tru- man H. Newberry’s answer today to charges that he was elected to the senatorship in a ‘“barrel campaign.” Newberry’s opponent in 1918 was ‘Henry Ford, the automobile manu. facturer of Detroit, Mich. s ] Attorney James O. Murfin, for the defense, asserted that patriotic duty drove the 134 men on trial here, charged with fraud in connection with that election, to do everything possible to elect' Newberry. Murfin’s statement was in answer to claims made by the prosecutor, Frank Dailey picturing the campaign where enormous amounts of money were used to purchase votes and buy po- litical support. Dailey claimed payments by the committee in charge of Newberry's campaign were practically always made in cash and claimed no receipts were taken. SILVER LAKE SCHOOL CLOSED. On account of differences arising in the Silver Lake school district, the county - board of education™-ut- -its meeting yesterday afternoon decided’ to close the school for the remainder of the school year. The board, consisting of William Lennon, of Kellther, J. C. McGhee and Earl Geil of Bemidji, carried out the usual routine work at this ses- sion, auditing the various bills and discussing the general conditions of the school worx. JERRARD MEETS NOVEL GREETING WHILE AT ELK CLUB BREAKFAST Nearly Choked on Swallow of Hot Coffee When Ad- dressed as Landis Did the many friends of Edward H. Jerrard, manager of the St. Cloud 0il company branch in Bemidji, know that in his recent trip to St. Paul, returning Monday, that he had one of the most unusual experiences in his life history. ' Mr. Jerrard went to St. Paul to attend the funeral of a former resi- dent of Bemidji, who was a life mem- ber of the local lodge of Elks and had “passed on.” On Sunday morning Mr. Jerrard entered the Elk club din- ing cafe and was seated. Suddenly two other diners arose and approach- ed him. Both extended their hands and one exclaimed: ‘“Judge Landis, we want to con- gratulate you on your address last night. We certainly enjoyed it.” Jerrard nearly choked on a swal- low of hot coffee and introduced him- self as a good booster for his home town, the city of Bemidiji. It so happened that the famous Chicago Federal Court Judge of Chi- cago had spoxen in St. Paul the night before, and the greeters of Jer- rard had mistaken the assessor of the fine of $28,000,000 against the Standard Oil Company. and who showed not the slightest lieniency with the horde of ‘“reds’” recently run thryjugh the federal grist at Chicago. ARMOUR CO. MANAGER COLLAPSES IN OFFICE While in his office of the branch house of Armour & Company, Mon- day evening, William Wilson, mana- ger, collapsed in over exertion from work and was taken to the hospital. The exact nature of his ailment was difficult of determination and a blood test was made and sent to St. Paul. No more popular citizen of Be- midji than is Mr. Wilson. He is a genial speciman of humanity and an ardent booster of sports in Bemidji, basketball and football, and is one of the best rooters for the home teams whenever they play, and his hosts of friends will deeply regret to learn of his affliction. 4. - AY'S PAPER PION Weather forecast 24 hrs., Markham; Cold; warmer and cloudy tomorrow. 1D 45¢ PER MONTH FIGHTING THE “FLU” IN CHICAGO T n@renant s picture shows a doctor in the city laboratories preparing the antl- lflfln for Chicago patients who are suffering with the influenza. EAST RELIEF. IS TOPIC OF ADDRESS AT NOON-DAY LUNCH District Chairman Represents National Organization s in Campaign To address the regular weekly noon-day luncheon a very able gpriskir secured, Mr. Rol:‘?bcrg of Oropkston, 'district ¢Hatrmat’ for the Near:East Relief, which was former- ly the American Committee for Ar- menian and Syrian Relief. This is a natiopal organization, having sub- divisions in each state and district. Governor J. A. A. Burnquist is the state chairman for Minnesota; Joseph Chapman, treasurer, and N. Martinson, state campaign director. A drive to secure aid for the re- lief of the near east, especially the Armenians, will be conducted in this city on Thursday and Mr. Rosenberg will, in his address tomorrow at the luncheon of the Bemidji Civic and Commerce association, state the facts very clearly concerning the present condition in that suffering part of the world. Everyone is urged to attend the luncheon and remain to hear Mr. Rosenberg, who is thoroughly fami- liar with the need for immediate aid | BIDS OPEN THURSDAY in the relief work. A splendid menu has been preparcd for the luncheon which will precede the regular busi ness session. 8 HAYDEN CANDIDATE FOR NATIONAL CONVENTION Charles Hayden of Blackduck, a life long republican is a candidate for the Minnesota national delegation from Minnesota to the republican convention to be held in Chicago, June 8, and the republican party of the state could not make a better selection for the committee than Mr. -Hayden. g He is a sucessful ]Jand owner and farmer, a veteran of the Civil war, as active as any much younger, was an honored member of the celebrated Beltrami draft board during the; world war, and is widely known as. an ardent worker for the republican party. It would be an honor to this patriotic citizen of Northern Minne- sota and an honor to the state’s re- publican party. The Beltrami county republican convention will meet next March and should heartily support this sterling man. INTERCHURCH SCHOOL FOR PROTESTANTS OPENS (By United Press) Mitchell, S. D., Feb. 3.—The first interdenominational school of Reli- gion for Protestant Churches opened here today. Each clas will be open- ed with a popular lecture by Dr. W. D. Schermerhorn, president of Dakota Wesleyan university. In the second period, patrons will have the choice of four courses: First, child nurture, conducted by| Miss Sinclair, of the University; sec- ond, “Religious Education of Youth,” Mrs. W. S. Hill, in charge; third, a course in Old Testament prophets, conducted by Dean Holmes of the University, and fourth, a course in evangelism, conducted by Rev. Wal- ter Ingraham. BY COMMISSIONERS FOR ROAD PROGRAM Bonds of $350,000 Offered for Babcock Plan, State and County Roads Beltrami county will enter into a new era this week, when the board ot county commissioners on Thurs- day afternoon at 2 o'clock opens the bids for $350,000 worth of bonds, to be used for Beltrami county’'s part of the Babcock road plan, the con- struction of county roads and im- provement of others. 5 The commissioners opened glleir session today, their regular monthly meeting . The issue of bonds will be sold in amounts of $250,000 and $100,000. The former sum will be issued at 5% per cent and the latter at 5 per cent. There will be plenty of bidding for the issue on Thursday and no Guestion of their sale has been raised. Communications have been re- ceived from various banks and bond houses in the Twin Cities and Chi- cago as well as from several in the East. The commissioners present at the session today were William Lennon, chairman, fourth district; H. B. Ims- dahl, second district; J. F. Hayes, third district, and Edward Paulson, first district. S. W. Ellis of the fifth district is unable to attend, being confined to the St. Anthony hospital. LEGION AND FRIENDS WILL DANCE TONIGHT American Legionaires and their friends dance this evening at the Armory and are looking forward to an exceptionally fine time. A five- piece orchestra has been sectured to furnish the program for the dancers and with the good floor that the Armory offers, the evening should be well enjoyed by all who attend. The general public is invited and all Legion members of the Ralph Gracie post are doing their best to assure a large attendance. This will be the first social affair of the local post this season and everyone is espe- cially urged to give their support to “put this over” in fine shape. ‘GRAND OLD MAN OF MINNESOTA’ 77 YEARS St. Paul, Feb. 3.—Monday Senator Knute Nelson was 77 and advices from Washington are that “the Grand Old Man of Minnesota” spent his birthday hale and hearty attending to his duties in the senate where he | began his fifth term March 4 last. Senator Nelson was born on Feb- ruary , 1843, at Vooso Elven, Nor- way, and came to this country as an immigrant boy at the age of 6. He enlisted in the Union cause on July 2, 1861, as a Wisconsin private, and was wounded and taken prisoner on June 14, 1863, at Port Hudson, Miss. During the recent war the senator’s Americanism was very pronounced. He has practically been in public life, in some form or other, since July 2, 1861, and has never been de- feated for office during his political career. | | | IN STATEMENT BRITISH PRESS FAVORS GREY OF PACT DELAY Famous Statesman Credited With Presenting Real Facts in His Explanation | WHY TREATY HAS NOT YET BEEN RATIFIED America, Unwilling to Make Radical Departure From Her Former Policy London, Feb. 3.—lt is evident from the tone of editorial comment on Vis- count Grey’s recent estimate of America's position on the League of Nations that it set*forth conditions little understood before. Viscount Greys' statement declared the hesita- tion of the United tSates in accept- .| ing the League of Nations is not due to hostility to the principle, but te constitutional questions and cautiom as to the posible effects of entering the league, 4 U. S. Given Benefit. 4 ‘With the situation celarly explain- ed by such an authority, newspapers here seem willing to give the United States the /benefit of the argument that she is unwilling to make a radi- cal departure from her former policy without due consideration. The letter is reviewed as a power- ful appeal to America to enter the 'league and the Sunday Obeerver pleads for the establishment of the league quickly, even if it i8 a con- sultatory body, without the United States. An Able Editorial. “Let us meet the United States so liberally and boldly as to leave her n0t an excusd for standing aut.” the newspaper says. Complaints Gver reservations proposed by United States senate should be stopped, the newspaper says, as it invites the United States to send over a ship- load of them,” adding: ‘“The more America’s reservations are indulged, ::xe less she is inclined to insist upon hem."” g Grev's Plea is Patience. Nations, big and little, are show- ing their worst sides to each other, the newspaper goes on, and it asserts that the “heart and sonl” of Viscount Grey's plea is jatience. After saying “there is a deplorable tendency to cast the major responsi- bility for Europe's troubles on Amer- ican shoulders,” the Times says the viscount’s statement arrived at a most opportune moment, and ‘“those who digest it will find misunder- standing removed and comprehen- sfon established.” BURNOUIST DOWN WITH PNEUMONIA (By United Press) St. Paul, Feb. 3.—Governor Burn- quist. influenza-pneumonia patient, rested well last night. His tempera- ture was reduced one degree, down to 101. St. Paul, Feb. 3.—Governor J. A. Burnquist is seriously i1l with iufluenza and pneumonia at his home, 1070 Bradley street, St. Paul. “The governor’s condition is not alarming, but it is serious,” said Dr. O. W. Holcomb. “He is a sick man and every possible precaution is be- ing taken to guard him.” Two nurses are in attendance. Dr. S. Marx White of the University of 5 Minnesota medical department has been in consultation and is to return with Dr. Holcomb to the governor’s home tonight. PUPOSKY FARMERS’ STATE BANK IS BEING ORGANIZED T. A. Larson of LaPorte was in Bemidji Monday, in the interest of the proposed new Farmers’ and Mer- chants’ State Bank of Puposky. in the course of organization by La- Porte and Minneapolis financiers. CITY POSTAL CARRIER’S BROTHER DULUTH P. M. The happiest man in Bemidji to- day is Dennis Considine, city carrier of the Bemidji postoffice, for Presi- dent Wilson nominated his brother, Thomas Considine, yesterday for postmaster at Duluth. The new appointee has served sev- eral years in the Duluth office, tak- ing the civil service examination and starting at the bottom. His ability caused his promotion in the office and he now leads the federal institu- tion in the prime of life. i s el i 0= I