Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, April 8, 1920, Page 1

GERMANS KILLED AND 30 WOU n] %, %, By-Laws Are Changed That Directors Must Attend to Hold Office PRESIDENT BARKER URGES PAYMENT OF DUES EARLY er of Association Rooms Is Referred to the City Council Amendments were passed upon and accepted by the members of the Bemidji Civic and Commerce associa- tion in regular session Wednesday noon following the luncheon, and these amendments to the by-laws of the organization will lighten the du- ties of the officers at the time of an- nuel.election and at the same time allow every member to ballot al- though not present in person. Here- tofore the annual election of direct. .ors has been a task, especially since the membership of .the association has increased so greatly, and at the lagt annual meeting it was recom- mended that a' change Lte made. Such change allows the balloting .open for one week previous to annual electlon night, and the ballots may be sent in by mail during this period. No nominations for directors will be made but the members in good stand- ing receiving:the ‘highest number cf ~votes will be elected to the director- ship. The board of directors of this organization is composed of 15 mem- ‘bers and under a revision of the by- laws made today any member missing three consecutive meetings of the boapd without sufficient reason :o0 satisfy the remaining members will be automatically dropped and a sus- «cessor-named. Use of Rooms Discussed. ‘gonsiderable discussion was hald concerning the granting of the use of the association rooms, since it has been the general understanding that the rooms were not to be used for anything but work which was a ‘benefit to _the community, partisan meetings being excluded. . Severai arguments for and against its nse by other parties were held and the mat- ter was finally decided to be brougnt to the attention of the city ~ouncil by e committee of three to bhe ap- pointed by he chair. Interesting Talk Daniel Dvoracek, South county’s new agricultural agent zave a short talk regarding his views on the present situation in the county as regards Farm Bureau work and gave a brief outline of the work which must be done here in the agri- cultural line. Thorughout, his talk was of deep interest and well intro- duced Mr. Dvoracek to the business men of this city. ‘At the conclusin of his talk President Barker assured him that the Farm Bureau would re- ceive the hearty support of the asso- ciation at all times. Charles Carter, secretary of the (Continued on Page Eight) /0. DAKOTA TEACHERS MEET IN CONVENTION - AT MINOT. N. D. Many Teachers Deserting Pro- Beitram fession on Account of Meagre Salaries Minot, April 8.—Living wages for teachers will be the central topic at the annual three day’s meeting here of the northwest Education associa- tion of North Dakota, comprising 18 counties in the vicinity. Educators here upon returning from the nation- al educational meeting earlier in the year as -Cleveland were so wrought up over statistics presented there of deserters from the -teaching profes- sion to better paying positions that they determined to give the subject all possible publicity. The registrar %t the North Dakota agricultural col- lege has indicated that he believes worry over living costs is lowering the morale of teachers. The program for the meetings, which was arranged by C. F. God- dard, superintendent of the Crosby school, includes ta:ks by State Super- intendent Blair of Illinois and Hugh McGill, field secretary of the Nation- al association. The Minneapolis Sym- phony orchestra will play here Fri- day mnight. RSONAL TAX PADY ST PAY SHERIFF « " AFIER APRIL 24 Delinquent Personal Tax Lists Will Be Given Sheriff on That Date A list of those delinquent on pay- ments of the personal property tax was turned over to the Clerk of Court Wednesday and on’ April 24 will be turned over to the County Sheriff for collection. Those who have not al- ready paid this tax can save money by paying before the lists are placed in the hands of Sheriff Johnson and are urged to make payments as soon as possible. This list of delinquents is smaller this year than it has been for sev- eral years, there being only about 400 on the lists in comparison to 500 to 800 in previous years. Most of the tax is due from property owned in the City of Bemidji and the vil- lage of Baudette. DUXBURY LAND OFFICE NOW OPEN F. R. Duxburry arrived this morn- ing from Minneapolis and is complet- ing arrangements for the opening of the F. R. Duxburry Land company offices on the second floor of the old Lumberman’s Bank building on Third street, which is located next door to the O’Leary-Bowser dry goods store. John Richards, who is associated with Mr. Duxbury arrived several days ago and has purchased a home on Irvine avenue and is ready to be- gin active duties in connection with the company’s business . COUNTY COMMISSIONERS " ATTEND CONFERENCE County Auditor A. D. Johfison and the county board of commissioners left last night for the twin cities where they will attend a conference of county commissioners from the 86 counties in the state. 'The.program for the conference includes a number of excellent talks explaining the benefits of ~Amendment No. 1, known as the Babcock plan, and has been prepared by the business men of the twin citles. The first meeting was held today with a banquet, while the second session wjill be held tomorrow with epxother banquet in the evening. SAMUEL GOMPERS SAYS EVERY EX-SERVICE MAN SHOULD JOIN LEGION States That Labor Has No Quarrel. With the Legion Boys Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, in a recent communication to the secre- tary of a union labor council in Cali- fornia said ‘I cannot see any reason why ex-service men,-whether mem- bers of organized labor or not mem- bers of organized labor, should not join the American Legion.” It is unnecessary to say that Pre- sident Gompers has a reputation for fearlessness and for devotion to his organization. If Gompers thought for a minute that the American Le- gion was inimical to the cause of labor no one who knows him can imagine that he would hesitate to say so and to warn union men against affiliating themselves with the Legion. # He knows that there is no clash between the purposes of the Ameri- can Federation of Labor.and the Am- erican Legion. Individuals in one or- ganization may have their differen- ces of opinion with individuals in the other, but that can not mean that the organizations are at odds. He “cannot see any reason” for union labor men not joining the Le- gion; as a matter of fact, there is no reason. His statement confounds the effort of certain ‘‘borers from within” to make it appear that labor has a quarrel with the Legion. WORKING ALL THE TIME Mrs. A. Thompson, 404 Min- nesota avenue, inserted a lost ad for a package which con- tained a pair of nose glasses. One issue found the glasses. It doesn’t seem to make much difference what you ask these little want ads to do, they most always, usually ‘do’it. Try one on your ouija board. scription of the man furnished by Cashier Brooks, Sheriff Johnson was BEMIDJ1, MINN., THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL 8, 1920 The Pioneer is a Member of the United Press—Leased Wire Service— Today's World News Today CONFIDENCE OPERATOR IS ARRESTED AT THIEF RIVER Arrest of G. W. Baker, Alleged Crook W. L. BROOKS FURNISHES VALUABLE INFORMATION Baker Is Wanted in Several Eastern Cities—Will Be Taken to Indiana ° Traveling at present under the name of G. W. Baker, but with a string of aliases, including William. Cassell, J. W. Bates, J. R. Campbell, J. W. Wakely and J. W. Bennett, a confidence man’ specializing in life and accident insurance, was placed under arrest by the sheriff at Thief River Falls last night upon receipt of a wire from Sheriff Johnson of Bemidji. : 5 This man, under the name of Baker, visited Bemidji about two months ago and was here again the latter part of March. While in the city he called on W. L. Brooks, cashier at the Northern National bank, and en- deavored to interest him in the insur- ance line and get his assistance in writing life insurance. Although Baker was very persistent in his ef- forts to interest him, Mr. Brooks refused absolutely to be interested in any way. Through a phygical de- enabled to wire the chief of police at_ Thief River Falls last night and the arrest was then made. Not through any confidence work in this city was any charge made against this man, but his actions here led to his arrest. On February 25 he worked his game at Lowell, Ind.; on February 28 at Hammond, Ind, and on March 1 he was operating in Minneapolis. After comparing the description of the man, sent out by the superintendent of police at Elk- hart, Ind., with the man seen here several times, he was traced to Thief River Falls last night, as a result of a conversation Baker held with an- other man at a local hotel a short time ago. = . Upon investigation at Thief River late last night it was found that the man answered to the description and the arrest was made. E. W. Fritz of Elkhart, Ind., representing the chief of police at that city, spent a few hours in Bemidji today en route to Thief River Falls to get the man who has been arrested and escort him back to Indiana— OKLAHOMA CITY ROCKED BY EXPLOSION (By United Press) Ponca City, Okla., April 8.—In ter- riffic explosion which rocked the city early today two were killed and seven wounded when pusiness buildings were wrecked. Escaping gas was the cause. George Baker, cook, and Vio- la Ammann, waitress, were killed. K.-L. PLEASURE CLUB HOLDS ENJOYABLE DANCE The K. L. Pleasure club held a very enpoyable dance at the armory last night and all who attended report a pleasant evening. Music was furn- ished by a five piece orchestra. Spe- cial decoration for the occasion gave an added attraction to the dancing floor. MANY RECENT PURCHASES MADE IN FARMING LANDS Reynolds & Winter, Tand merch- ants have recently purchased the D. P. Nelgon farm which 18 located one mile and a half south of Nary. This property consists of 80 acres with 30 under cultivation and a set of good farm buildings including a brick house. At present W. C. Grife and O. C. Morgan of Barnes City, Iowa, who arrived at Nary last Saturday to take possession of an 80 acres purchased from this firm last fall, are living on the Nelson farm until buildings are erected on their own place which chased the F. R. Stocker farm of 160 is in the same vicinity. This same land firm has also pur- acres west of Boot Leg Lake and ad- joining the farm of Dr. E. H. Smith. This property has 25 acres under cul- tivation and 45 ‘acres of improved meadow land. buildings Tuesday, according by the committee, and it is believed WOMAN REPUBLICAN STATE CHAIRMAN T0 SPEAK SATURDAY Weather forecast, 24 hrs., Markham: ‘Warmer, unsettled. FRENCH FORCES OF 45c PER MONTH NDEB ; A Delegate at Large, Will ! < ] Speak in Moose Hall y The following notice of meeting | which is to be held by the Republican ‘Women of Beltrami county in Bemid- —t ji ngxt Saturday is the first of such notices ever sent out in Beltrami county: “Mrs. Manley L. Fosseen of Minne- apolis, state chairman of Women's Republican organizations and who p was unanimously elected as delegate : (a:t ’lnxe to National convention at E hicago, will be in Bemidji and ad- 2ee e o drees republican women at Modse hall WORLD NEW Citizens Taunted the French [ over Nangle store, Saturday, April 3 : st . S Colonials and Disarmed “Bveryone interested in the repub- One Patrol lican program is invited to attend. - ! h"Mrs. F. S. Arnold, temporary (By United Press.) chairman, Beltrami county, Minn.” = i el U. S. MAY SUPPORT U. S. VIEWPOINT DIFFERS " 34 RURAL SWDENTS FRANCE VIEWPOINT FROM FRENCH; REPORT Washington, April 8.—It was PASSED STATE EXAMS, iooets irdciad i, offcn ciece| . b o ay that the Uni tates, Great rman osition 3 Britain and Italy will at least lend ?pp t0:Marshal );l‘hxtgt}'-(%\:t s'.qdentst in ;u!r:l their moral support to France's ac- Foch’s Move Is Now schools in rami county passe e|tion in oc i G ities. % A examinations in March and have on:in oecubying (rerman; cities Stiffening ol gained the necessary credits -or ad- mittazice to High school. Of the 106 districts asking for examinations, papers have been received from 95 with the completed examinations. The result of the examinations-in the following subjects show that 124 passed in spelling, 34 in English, 69 in history, 52 in arithmetic, anu 87 in georgaphy. FOUR KILED IN _ NITRATE PLANT Cairo, 111, April 8.—As a result of an.explosion in .a nitrate plant of the Aega: Powder plant at Fayville, there are four persons dead or missing, four seriously hurt and several slightly injured. JAPS GIVE BACK BUILDINGS TAKEN LAST SUNDAY| London, April 8.—Japanese troops which seized public buildings in Vladivostock Sunday gave up the to a Shanghai dispatch. ENTERTAINMENT FOR N.M.D. A. DELEGATES IS BEING PLANNED Civic and Commerce Committee Outlines Some Novel Features Members of the committee appoint- ed by the Bemidji Civic and Com- merce association to make the neces- sary arrangements 4o care for the delegates and guests at the summer session of the Northern Minnesota Development association met last night and formulated plans for the u;eetlng in June to be neld at this city. Plans were discussed for a com- munity picnic, an affair which is thought to be a great get-acquainted opportunity, and if such a picnic is decided upon, it is the aim of the committee to make this feature one of the biggest of the meetings. To arrange for the housing of the delegates and the guests who will attend the session, plans were made that the situation has been solved. Efforts will be made to put on a bait casting contest for the sportsmen and water baseball may also be staged. The arrangements committee is composed of D. 8. Mitchell, chairman, Thayer Bailey, T. J. Burke, E. A. Barker, B. B. Berman, F. S. Lycan, C. 8. Carter and B. W. Lakin, in bunch of live boosters for Bemidji and northern Minnesota, and it as- sures ‘that a “big time’ ’is in store for all who attend the meet. To make the affair a thorough success, the committee must have the individual support of every member of the Be- midji association, and every citizen of this city must get behind the proposition and boost. DON'T FAIL TO HEAR MISS SANFORD TONIGHT Place—Methodist church. Time—8:15 o’clock. Every person welcome. No admission charge. No children under fifteen years admitted because of health regulations. l PEACE WITH GERMANY RESOLUTION BEFORE HOUSE Washington, April 8 (Herbert Wal- ker) .—Resolution of republican lead- ers, declaring peace with Germany, came before the house today with every indication that it will be passed and sent to the senate. A canvass by party leaders showed that it is doubtful whether the resolu- tion will receive two-thirds majority necessary to assure its passage over the president’s veto. 1920 WHEAT CROP LESS. Washington, April 8.—The winter wheat crop will be more than 248,- 000,000 bushels below last year, as announced by the crop estimates bureau. Forecast for this year is 483,617,000 bushels, based on condi- tion of 76.6 of normal on April 1st. Rye condition, 86.8 of normal, is esti- mated at 75,841,000 bushels. REPUBLICANS WIN IN FIRST PEACE TEST VOTE Washington, April 8 (By Walker). —First test vote on resolution of republican leaders to declare peace, taken in house this afternoon, indi- cated resolution will pass by majority of fifty-eight. After bitter speeches in which Wilson was attacked and defended, house voted 213 to 1565 that resolution was in order. Rule makes it mandatory that house must start voting on resolution at 5 o’clock tomorrow. Seven democrats bolted party leadership and voted with re- publicans. SPECULATORS BE PROSECUTED. Chicago, April 8.—Attorney Gen- eral Palmer has instructed United States district attorney to prosecute speculators alleged to have recently attempted to corner May corn, stated today. London, April 8—Cabinet convened this afternoon to discuss French occupation of Germany. VANETTAN CHOSEN KOOCHICHING SHERIFF At a meeting of the County Com- missioners of Koochiching county held Tuesday at International Falls, Hugh Vanettan, former Deputy She- riff, was appointed to fill the vacancy caused by the disappearance of H. T. McIntosh last January. Meclntosh’s resignation was received recently from some unknown source which in- dicates that he is still alive some- where. Vanettan was deputy sheriff under T. P. Witten who served as sheriff before McIntosh. He has appointed the old deputies to continue in their oftices. ELEVATOR CAPACITY OF NORTH DAKOTA According to a report submitted to Dr. E. F. Ladd by J. T. Brody, chief elevator accountant of North Dakota, there are 2,200 grain handl- ing elevators in North Dakota, of which 1,808 are now operating. Of these.there are 510 Farmers' eleva- tors with capacity of about 17,867,- 900 bushels, or 35,000 bushels capa- city each. There are about 1000 line yard elevators and 300 independent elevators. The total capacity of all elevators operating is about 53,000,- 000 bushels, and of all constructed about 65,000,000. . It all the elevators in the state were to operate more than half of the crop which has to ve shipped out in the fall could be stored and shipped latter when traffic conditions were ore advantageous and prices would be stabilized. |posed, will assist the state high way (By United Press.) Berlin, April 8 (By Carl Groat).— An American member of the High Rhineland commission has informed the German government that the United States does not share the French viewpoint on occupation of Rhine districts, it was said today. German opposition to Marshal Foch’s movement is stiffening. (By United Press) Paris, April 8.—Ten Germans were killed and thirty wounded in clashes between French occupationary forces and citizens in Frankfort Wednesday dispatches said. Great crowds gath- ering in Frankfort streets after rum-. or circulated that United States and Great Britain had demanded France to evacuate Frankfort by six o’clock. One of the incidents, contributing to fatal clashes was an alleged at- tack upon German reserve officer by French officers. Citizens taunted French colonials and disarmed one patrol. 3 Other [rench citizens charged and for a few minutes severe fighting ensued. Number killed and wounded could not be definitely estavlished. Tanks armed with machine guns finally cleared the streets and restor- ed order. BABCOCK TALKS TO COUNTY BOARDS IN TWIN CITIES Auditors and Commissioners Meet for First Time in History of State (By United Press) St. Paul, April 8.—County com- missioners and county auditors from every county in the state were here today to learn more about Minne- sota’s ‘“‘Good Road” program. It is the first time in the history of the state that county commission- ers or auditors from every county have been called together in a con- vention. Expenses for the meeting have been provided by business in- terests of leading cities throughout the state. Charles M. Babcock, author of the “Babcock Good Roads’ program will be one of the chief speakers at the meeting and will go into detail to explain the workings of the law the legislature ordered referended this coming November. J. L. Mullen, chief Engineer of the state highway department and others familiar with the system pro- commissioner in the program. The first session was held here to- day. Tomorrow the visitors will be entertained in Minneapolis. Commercial Associations of practi- cally every large city in Minnesota are aiding the twin city associations in functioning the conventon and are expected to aid further in the cam- paign for adoption of the Babcock system in the referendum. The members of the Beltrami county board together with county auditor A. D. Johnson left last night and are in attendance. GRAIN TRADERS UP FOR EXAMINATION Chicago, april 8.—Operations in grain trading by the Chicago Board of Trade were given close examina- tion by the Federal Grand ‘Jury to- day. Nine of the country’s leadin‘ e grain millionaires were siated to ap- "~ pear with their books for examina-— tion.