Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, February 20, 1920, Page 1

" MEMBER UNITED PRESS The Pioneer is a member of the Press. Touday's world’s news today. ———eeee e ————— 1 VOLUME XVIIL. NO. 46 SPEAKERS SEE INTO FUTURE - AT TEACHERS GET-TOGETHER ..Lieut. Shannon Finds Students Presiding Over Classes In Schools 'AEROPLANES SEEN FOR . PUPILS’ CONVEYANCE % Denu Sees Bemidji Wonder Spot of Universe in Ten Years’ Progress i = which must have contained some in- gredients causing the mind to have fanciful flights of imagination, the future as represented by the year 1930 was delved into and many in- teresting possibilities were suggested by the speakers who responded to the various toasts assigned them, at the teachers’ get-acquainted session, held at the rooms of the Bemidjl Civic and Commerce association Thursday evening. What Shannon Discovered. <The Teacher of 1930,” was the topic assigned Lieut. Clarence Shan- non, and he took his audience for- ward to the year 1930, relating an experience in the present tense. His visit to the schools found the pupils presided over by one of their own pumber and doing remarkably well in the work. Teachers were nowhere to be seen and upon inquiry he foynd that they had been done away with back in 1921, when there was such a shortage in the teaching force on account of the spread of the. influ- 9 # 1t was found tobe such a suc- “Cess that it had been followed since. Lieutenant Shannon’s diagnosis was well presented and offered consider- able opportunity for the imagination, of what teaching facilities would be at that date. . Miss Emma Grant, training depart- ment, normal, spoke on “The Schools of 1980,” and in her talk she predict- ed tnat by that time children would be traveling to school by aeroplane in quite the usual manner as by motor bus at this date. One instance has already been reported concerning a Texas lad, having been taken to a New York school by the air route, so this prediction is not entirely fanci- ful. Changes in the school buildings and the play grounds were also point- ed out by Miss Grant. The teachers at that time would be among the wealthy, would be riding around in their own motor cars and living en- tirely in ease and comfort. Natur- ally the latter remark by Miss Grant |- caused considerable comment regard- ing its probability among the teach- ers present at the meeting. j County Schools, 1930. County Superintendent of Schools J. C. McGhee spoke regarding the schools of Beltrami county in 1930, schools was not beyond the impos- sible nor the improbable. Motor bus- ses should convey the pupils to and from their schools at that time, and he felt as if that was a great enough improvement over the present system of transportation to be brought about in the short period of ten years. ‘He predicted better living conditions and better teaching facilities for the rural school teacher and stated that he felt relieved to know that he should be able to obtain teachers for ‘ihe rural schools as soon as the tenant Shannon. Denu Makes Forecast. ~Bemidji as a City in 1930,” ac- cording to E. H. Denu’s predictions should be the wonder spot of the universe. His predictions are not at all dmprobable, but, in’ some cases, it is the general belief that a longer period than -ten years will be re- quired to make the addea improve- ments. Several summer hotels, in addition to the Birchmont Beach hotel, will be scattered around the shores of Lake Bemidji and a row of <cottages will entirely surround the lake. A Civic Center, including a half million dollar High school building and a new City building, will occupy the blocks between the present High school and the post office. The road around Lake Bemidji will be entirely aved. In place of the two saw-mills sthere will be a manufacturing estab- lishment in either case, such as a sash and door factory, a turniture factory and the like. There will also ‘pe geveral large industries in opera- tion along the lake shore where the Jumber yards are at present. Improvements for the Normal school and for various parts of .the city were also predicted by Mr. Denu. Could his predictions be relied upon absolutely, this city would ex- perience the greatest rush in its his- ‘1 Brown, appointed from Bemidji, will P 5 come on Monday for the purpose of ? Pollowing the sumptuous spread, completing arrangements for the site, and. his aspirations for the rural’ teachers were done away with in the public schools as predicted by Leulawa}’ from her topic somewhat, since United e : 0, - + BEMIDJI, MINN., FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 20, 1920 COMPANY K. SIXTH - REGIMENT. RECEIVES FIRST EQUIPMENT M. J. Brown -C—o:es Montiay to Help “0ld Home Town” Get - Armory Equipment for Bemidji’s Company K, Sixth regiment of the Minnesota national guard, including ten cases of uniforms, sevén bales of overcoats, a quantity of small arms ammuni- tion, two bales of slickers, a field| range, field desk and a settee, has arrived for the new company. The local armory committee has called a meeting this afternoon to take up the matter of storage and will make efforts to secure suitable quarters for the equipment until drill quarters have been provided. None of the equipment will be un- packed at present and not until a suitable place for lockers has been secured will it be issued out to the company. Assistant Attorney General M. J. deed to the property and other im- portant matters. Arrangements have been complet- ed, and the baftment of the public library has been secured for the tem- porary storage of the equipment. FERGUS FALLS RISING FROM HER WRECKAGE. CAUSED BY CYCLONE Public Spirited Citizens Offer Large Sums for City Build- ings and Parks s (By United Press) Fergus Falls, Feb. 20.—Out of the wreckage of the cyclone that devas- tated much of Fergus Falls last June, business men plan.to make a model city. Much reconstruction . already has been accomplished and much mare is being plannéd for the spring. One of the biggest “beauty” proj- ects contempalte a municipal build- ing improvement of the river fromt and a scenic drive twenty miles along the Red River. One donor already has offered $75,- 000 toward a municipal building, city hall and armory, combined. The state wowld- give $25,000 toward an armory. Other business men have offered sums toward the project and proposals to purchase sites have been seriously considered. Vernon A. Wright, has offered the city a mile strip of land along the river front for a park, which would conect with the scenic driveway. The drive would circle Lake Alice and Hoot Lake, both of which are within the city limits. SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES - CLASH THIS EVENING Northfield, Minn., Feb. 20.—St. John’s college basketball five will play Olaf college here tonight. Carle- ton will play St. John’s tomorrow night. * GAME AT MANKATO. Mankato, Minn., Feb. 20.—Minne- sota Preparatory school basketballers wiil battle the Mankato Commercial five here tonight. CLASH AT FARIBAULT. Faribault, Feb. 20.—Owatonna High school basket men clash with Faribault here tonight. 18 = toi‘y during the next ten years. Mrs. ‘E. F. Netzer, in her talk on “Bemidji’s School in 1930,” strayed most every point which she had in- tended to bring out had already been mentioned, and succeeded in bring- ing the audiente ‘“back to earth” again. She called the teachers atten- tion to the matters of most import- ance which should be given more attention during the coming ten years. Her talk was one to be well remembered and carried a good mes- sage to all who heard her. Music Was Feature. The program was punctuated by a number of musical selections which were well delivered and well enjoyed. Raymond Hannah entertained with two vocal selections. A violin solo and an encore by Mr. Mauritz showed remarkable talent. Miss Ragnhild Moe entertained with a piano solo and was well received. The Har- monick Glee club sang a selection, which called for a second. The club has a membership of 18 but only six were able to be présent at last night’s entertainment, the otners being ill. Following the program the gather- ing united in singing community songs and several enjoyable minutes were spent in this way. Dancing to music furnished by a four-piece or- chestra followed the program and a social hour was spent in this pastime. All who attended the dinner and the get-acquainted session thoroughly enjoyed the evening and pronounced the affair a decided success. 2 e IDJI DAT INSPECTOR OF RURAL SEATS OF LEARNING | GIVES ADVICE( Miss Shelland Calls Attention of Country School Clerks to Shortcomings “LITTLE THINGS” ARE NOTICED ABSENT Would Take Heating Stoves Out of School Busses and Use Foot-Warmers Miss Annie E. Shelland of St. Paul state inspector of rural schools, upon completion of her visits to the rural schools in Beltrami county has writ- ten a letter to each of the clerks of the schools and has called their at- tention to the matters requiring im- mediate betterment. As a rule, the teachers are spoken of well and the general condition of ‘the school building, in most cases, is fairly satisfactory. @ Spruce Up Rooms. In some schools, blackboards are needed and a few pictures as well to make the room less barren and much more attractive. , In schools here double seats are still in use, single ‘seats are advised to be added as_soon as possible. i Such things as a shelf for the wash basin, a soap holder and a holder for the towels would add greatly to the service in the schools, where these small articles are not already pro- vided. : Remove Bus Stoves. In two districts, where busses are being used to tramsport the pupils to " GET TODAY’S NEWS OUT OF TODKY’S PAPER I N S Weather forecast 24 hrs., Markham; Fair, fresh winds, tonight, tomorrow. .'s BIGGEST MULE AND SMALLEST DRIVER Jack, sald to be the largest mule in the world, Is owned by H. E. Dean of Anderson, Mo. separable. His driver is as small as Jack is big and the two are in- Jack works every day on a farm and usually is doclle, but when e takes it into his head to rebel, not even two men can hold him. YOUNGROBBER |Admiral Peary OF STATEBANK | Discoverer of SENTENCED TO | North Pole Dies STATE PRISON s o A and from school, stoves are being‘ No Set Term Given; Will Serve used in the sleighs. These stoves must be removed and foot-warmers or soapstones provided. If soapstones are used, racks made out of lath should be fixed so that the hot stone cannot burn either the shoes of the occupants or the floor of the rig. Blankets must be provided to hold the heat around the limbs of the chil- dren. Miss Shelland says that the stoves must be done away with at once. ) Teachers Complimented. In commenting upon the teachers in many cases, she advised the school board to retain the present teacher for the coming year since the work being done is entirely satisfactory. SALUTES FOR KING'S SISTER. (By United Press) London, Feb. 20.—Salutes were fired in London and naval and mili- tary towns today in homor of 53d birthday the Princess Royal, (Prin- cess Louise) eldest daughter of the late King Edward, and sister of King George. . The princess has never taken a prominent part in public life but she followed the example of her aunt, Princess Louise of Argyll, in making a popular match by marrying outside the rankg of royatly, and~has spent a happ. arried life in Scotland. She married in 1889 the late Duke of Eife. CREW STANDING,BY ON HELPLESS SHIP (By United Press.) Chicago, Feb. 20.—A $50,000 cargo was removed early today from the steamship Alabama, caught fast on a submerged concrete super- structure of an abandoned crib off the Chicago harbor. The vessel is taking on water rapid- 1y in all holds, but the crew of 51 is still standing by. Lifeboats are ready for immediate use if necessary. MARKHAM REGISTER. Among those registered at the Markham on Thursday are: L. A. Gauthier of Grand Forks; N. C. Smith, J. L. Spittler, George B. Web- ster, William Taylor, Mrs. C. E. Stan- nard, Mrs. E. O. Holen, E. F. Nugent, E. J. McCune, E. E. Guston, A. S. Jensen, S. A. Harvey of Minneapolis; R 1. Hodgins, D. D. Stowell, W. C. Brandt of St. Paul; J. I. Harrington of Crookston; S. C. Rosback, C. E. Forett and E. O. Forett of Duluth. PROPERTY AGENCIES PLAN ANNUAL BOOKLET Real estate dealers of Bemidji met at the rooms of the Bemidji Civic and Commerce association Thursday afternoon to discuss plans for the an- nual booklet issued by the Bemidji association. Until Parole or Pardon Boards Act HARD LABOR INCLUDED IN COURT DECISION Rinehardt Draws Not Over Two Years at Stillwater in Assault Case In the district court this afternoon, Judge Stanton pronounced a sentence of hard labor upon George H. Sher- man at Stillwater, until such time as action might be taken by the state board of parole or the state board of pardons, As the decision was rendered the young robber of the Farmers' State bank broke down and cried. His father, Clarence Sherman from Inter- national Falls, was sitting unnoticed as his son was sentenced, he having arrived during the trial. The young man’s mother is dead. {He has no brothers or sisters. He served in the United States military gervice from Augusta, 1917, to April, 1919, but he says that his discharge papers were in a grip ‘in Interna- tional Falls and that the grip has been lost. Civil Matters. The case of A. W. May vs. Erick Peterson, regarding a logging trans- action, was concluded yesterday and the jury brought in the verdict of $271.48 in favor of the defendant. This was a case which was also tried at the last term of court but a new trial was granted. The former ver- dict was for the sum of $472.44 in favor of the plaintiff. This forenoon the case of Bemidji Iron Works Co. vs. The Agricultural Insurance company was on the stand. It has to do with the insurance on the property of the Bemidji Iron Works company at the time of the recent fire at that establishment. Rhinehart Sentenced. - Arthur O. Rinehart of Blackduck, against whom a verdict of guilty of assault in the second degree Was re- turned by the jury at 12 o’clock mid- night on Wednesday, was also sen- tenced at 1:30 this afternoon to hard labor, not to exceed two years in Stillwater. MOTOR INN TAKES ON TWO NEW LINES Announcement is made- by M. F. Goughner of the Motor Inn Garage that the Motor Inn has taken on the agency of the Paige cars and the Cleveland Tractor, which will be in addition to Chevrolet and Buick lines of automobiles. A mwew Cleveland Tractor will be on display within a few days and the arrival.of the Paige cars is expected at an early ‘date, (By United Press.) Washington, Feb. 20.—Rear Ad- miral Robert Edwin Peary, discoverer of the North Pole, died at 1:25 this morning at his home here. 2 The famous admiral recently un- derwent an operation for pernicious, anameia at the naval hospital here. After operating for blood transfusion, the admiral showed a slight change for the better and was taken to his home, where he appeared to be re- covering. Yesterday, he seemed quite strong, but a relapse was . suffered during the night. Peary’s wife, son -and son-in-law and daughter and a niece were at home when he died. ENGINES MANNED BY STRIKE BREAKERS COLLIDE IN YARDS One At International Falls; Engineer in Hospital; May Not Live International Falls, Feb. 20.—Two engines on the M. D. & W. railroad, manned by strikebreakers, collided in the local yards Wednesday night. Frank A. Barber, engineer of one locomotive, is at a hospital, not ex- pected to live, with a compound frac- ture of the leg and other injuries. The injured engineer was on a locomotive leaving International bridge on this side after the trip to Fort Francis paper mill. The engine was struck on the side by the engine leaving the local paper mill. One engine was practically demolished and the other considered damaged. TRIES TO THAW GASOLINE ) ENGINE—MAY RECOVER Concordia, Kan., Feb. 20.—F. C. Liebenow, fifty, is in a hospital here and little hope is* held for his re- covery as a result of burns sustained when he tried, the other day to thaw out a gasoline engine with fire and gasoline. The can of gasoline with which Liebenow was trying to “prime” the motor exploded, con- verting him into a flaming torch and “PIONEER'S” CIR Largest circulation of Central Minnesota. Agh but for quick work of bystanders he would have been burned alive. DRINKING MORE COFFEE. Minneapolis, Feb. 20.—A marked increase in the sale of coffee in Min- nesota has been noted since July 1, according to W. J. Ryan, Duluth. president of the Minnesota chapter of the American Coffee Roasters’ asso- ciation, members of which gathered at a dinner at the Minneapoils Ath- eltic club last night. Plans for the carrying out of a national ‘“‘coffee week’ campaign, to be staged from March 29 to April 3 in Minnesota, were discusesd at the meeting. INSURANCE MEN MEET. Insurance men of this city met Thursday afternoon in the rooms of the Bemidji Civic and Commerce as- sociation and discussed plans regard- ing the insurance business in Be- midji, and the present clean-up cam- paign being conducted. 45c PER MONTH HOTEL CHAIN PLANNED FOR MINNESOTA ON STATE LAKES - State Association Decides On Holding Company for Resort Project URGENT NEEIS VOICED AT ANNUAL SESSION F. S. Lycan of Bemidji Again Elected as Director Offi- cers Chosen in March St. Paul, Feb. 20.—Organization of a holding company with a capital stock of several million dollars to finance the construction of many hotels and summer resorts through the Minnesota Lake region was de- cided on at the closing meeting of the Ten Thousand Lakes of Minne- sota association in Minneapolis Wed- nesday. Through this plan the as- sociation members hope to put inte circulation thousands of dollars brought into the state by tourists, which have been turned away to other places with accommodations in the past. The committee consisting of Sena- tor P. H. McGarry of Walker, presi- dent of the Ten Thousand Lakes as- sociation; E. M. McMahon, general secretary of the St. Paul association; E. J. Westlake of Minneapolis, H. M. Gardner, general manager of the Minneapolis Civic and Commerce as- sociation, and W. 1. Prince, president of the Duluth Commercial club has the project in charge. Urgent Need Voiced. The urgent need of such a project was voted unanimously by more than 100 delegates at the annual meeting of the Ten Thousand Lakes associa- tion at the Radisson hotel, Minne- apolis. Lack of proper hotel facilities for the visitors was deplored and imme- diate steps towards avoiding the housing embarrassments experienced last summer by the hotel men were declared imperative and the only remedy was seen in the forming of & holding company. The program of the association to be followed this year, as adopted by membhers Wednesday, includes coop- peration with all agencies for the passage of the Babcock good roads amendment; advertising of Minne- sota by filln presentations; recom- mendations of the work of the United States Forest Service Recreational department and indorsement of the deep waterways-to-the-sea project. E. M. McMahon, general secretary of the St. Paul association, addressed the members on the need of such an organization in Minnesota. Association Work Lauded. ‘The Ten Thousand Lakes associa- tion is the biggest thing ever started in the state,”” Mr. McMahon said, “because it is doing a wonderful work by bringing the town and city together. The farmer and the busi- ness men get better acquainted.” Senator McGarry, president of the association, presided and Ivan Coppe, secretary of the organization since its inception, acted as secretary. A complete board of directors was elected, who, in turn, will choose a slate of officers next month. The new board includes Senator P. H. Mc- Garry of Walker; A. D. Darge of St. Paul; J. M. Hnnafodr, Jr., of St. Paul; E. J. Westlake and William Brown of Minneapolis; Norton Mat- tocks and T. J. Nolte of Duluth; M. N. Koll of Cass Lake; R. R. Wise of Brainerd; John K. West of Detroit; J. C. Blake of Alexandria; E. R. Rug- gles of Osakis; G. L. Brozich of Ely; T. E. Himmelman of Fairmount; T. J. Karp of Mankato; E. T. Winship of Owatonna; C. J. Selvig of Crook- ston; J. K. Martin of Little Falls; D. C. Freeman of St. Cloud and F. S. Lycan of Bemidji. It is left to the discretion of the Association of Commerce of Winona also to elect a member. SAYS NATIONAL CAPITAL AFFLICTED WITH LUXURY (International News Service) - Washington, Feb. 20.—The na- tional capital is afflicted with luxury. You may take it from Representative Nelson, of Missouri. “Stand on F street almost any Saturday afternoon and in an hour’s time you will see $100,000 worth of fur coats worn by women, mostly girls who work. Take your place on Sixteenth street on a fair Sunday afternoon and you will see in a single hour a million dollars’ worth of aitos. There is no let up on luxury.” Luxury is the capital’s great affilc- tion, the Missouri legislator is con- vinced.