Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, May 6, 1920, Page 1

VOLUME XVIIL CTTIZEN ALLIANCE 1S FORMED TN BEMDA Adopt Opeu Shop Policy for 'Industries in This i Community “FO DISCOURAGE STRIKES, LOCKOUTS, UNFAIRNESS ’ — NO. 111 Prepose to Insist on Protection of Employees and Employer The Citizen’s Alliance which was re- gently formed in. Bemidji heild a meeting Tuesday evening and adopt- ed the open shop policy and princi- ples and ideals set forth by the De- claration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States. The definition of the Open Shop as accepted is as follows, which is that given by William H. Taft and Frank P: Walsh. *An open shop is one in which ex- actly the same kind of treatment is -given the union and non-union em- ployee. It is a shop in ‘which union men may act together as an organiza- tion, but may not use their power to .exelude those who do not belong to the union, or to coerce men into join- ing the union. Any other kind of a shop was held to be contrary to the principles of the war labor board and I hold it to be contrary to the principles of fairness.” In its constitution and by-laws the following principles and policies are set forth. 1. To promote on a fair and eq- uitable basis, industvial peace and prosperity in the community, and the steady employment of labor. 2. To discourage strikes, lock- MIDJI DAILY PIO The Pioneer is a Member of the United Press—Lessed Wire Service—Today’s World News Today TWO DAYS ' TO CLEAN UP 4 There are only two days left complete the clean-up cam- %‘gn in the city. There have m a few places cleaned up *“'we downtown district, but ’\e most part it would never -"own that there had ever “n order given to clean up \ s ;.{Y§ of the alleys and rear of lots are in a disgusting and disgraceful = condition — cans, papers, rotten potatoes, bottles, ashes, manure, wood piles, and every other manner of refuse that accumulates are to be found. Some of the most ex- posed blocks and alleys-are the worst and if the owners of these premises have no more civic pride than to let this cdndition remain y .are not citizens that Bemidji has any reason to be proud of. There may be some frost in the ash piles but that does not prevent getting the old tin cans and bottles and other loose gar- bage hauled away. The Women’s club, who are looking after the residence dis- trict, are seeing that the work is being done there, and if the men need to be shown how to do the job down town there is no doubt but that the women will be glad to show them. Get busy and clean up. Only two more days left this week. NORTHERN FARMERS' CLUB MET SATURDAY IN REGULAR SESSION Interesting Talks Heard and Dinner Enjoyed; Time of Meeting to Be Changed Following a substantial and eleg- ant dinner which was served by Mrs. H. L. Arnold as hostess the Northern Farmers’ club met in regular ses- sion on Saturda t the Northern Community hall, and held a very in- teresting meeting including several helpful talks by experienced farming advocates. Ton H. L. A\jnolil‘waan interesting .outs and unfair demands either by employer or employee. + 8, To secure for employer and BEMIDJI, MINN.,, THURSDAY -EVENING, MAY 6, THOCOLPLES N LUTHERA CARERELDUP | HOSPITALIS BYUNMASKED | ANNOUNCED HIGHVAYNAN, FOR BEMIDJ Watch and Small Sum of{Local Men Incorporate and Money Taken by Lone Ban- Arrange for Building to dit Last Night Be Used as Hospital FLASHES REVOLVER AND |ERICKSON HOTEL DEMANDS ALL VALUABLES SECURED FOR PURPOSE Strollers Held Up on Tuesday| Joint Lutheran Societies Elect Night But Bandit Was Local Men as Officers and Then Masked Board of Directors A g © g— An option has been secured on the predent Erickson hotel located on Am- erica avenue between third and fourth street by the North Central Lutheran Hospital association to be used as a temporary general hospit- al. It is planned to remodel the build- ing, build a fire proof addition to the north side and make the building as nearly as possible into a modern hos- pital. It will contain about forty tive beds, an operating room, X-ray | room, hospital office apd waiting room. The hospital is to be a joint Luth- eran institution and will cover a wide field. It is planned to extend its operations from International Falls to Brainerd and from Fosston to Grand Rapids. The management will be local and will consist of a superintendent and board of directors. The temporary board of directors have been named and are Rev. Osmund Johnson, pre- sident, Dr. E. W. Johnson, first vice- president, I. B. Olson, second vice president, A. Greguson, secretary and Rev. Nordale, treasurer. The above officers are all directors. 1t 1s expected that the hospital will be ready for operation early ing,,the fall. ¢ %, ( T Flashing a revolver in the faces of Edmund Goodman, Ralph Gobel, Miss Frances McManus and Miss Gina Johnson an unmasked bandit held up the party as they were strolling to- ward the city last night about 9:15 o'clock after having walked up the Lake Boulevard in the direction of Diamond Point and succeeded in forc- ing them to part with their valuables. After securing a watch from Mr. Goodman and a small sum of money from the two men the bandit told them to go on about their business and then disappeared. The highwayman 1is reported to have been of medium .size wearing a long black overcoat and a felt hat. As the party were nearing Twelfth strget and Lake Boulevard, the bandit ap- proached and after showing his re- volver demanded that Mr. Gobel col- lect the valuables from the others and turn them over to him. Mr. Goodman at first paid no attention to the man until he began to threaten him strong 1y, then he decided that it was best to give him what he had. Mr. Gobel collected in his hat a watch belonging to Goodman and a small sum of mo- ney belonging to both and then turn-| ed the collection over to the highway- \ more room in our schools. eliployeé freedom:of contract in’the manner of employment. 4. To uphold the principles of the open shop.: The Alliance expresses its disap- proval of any system which does not _ guarantee to every man Or woman egual rights and opportunities and (Continued on Page Eight) TICKETS FOR CLASS PLAY SELLING FAST Since the tickets for the annual class play of the Senior class of the Bemidji high school have been plac- ed on sale there has been a big de- mand for seats and from the present «prospects there will be a large atten- dance at the evening performance for -which tickets are on sale at Board- man’s Drug store. All seats are re- served and those who intend to wit- ness the production are urged to pur- chase their tickets as soon as pos- aible to insure adm..tance. g “Much Ado About Betty’” the play selected for this year’s graduating class promises to be exceptionally in- teresting. Members of the cast are all showing keen interest in practice and are now ready to put on a per- formance which is sure to merit the attendance of every one who is in any way interested in school work. An afternoon performance will be pre- sented at 2:30 and the evening per- formance at 8 o’clock. SHADOW SOCIAL AT CARR LAKE SATURDAY WAS A BIG SUCCESS Dancing Followed Feast; Shadows Were Sold Under Auctioneer’s Hammer Did you ever attend a “Shadow Social?” Well sir, if you did, surely you must have had a good time. Those who attended the shadow social at the Carr Lake school last Saturday evening, report the best time ever, and add that the enter- tainment was second to none, when real enjoyment is the consideration. Baskets filled with good things to eat were brought by all attending, and under the auctioneer’s hammer shadows of the women were sold to the highest bidder for cash. Certain shadows naturally brought more than other, and ‘while the bidders were ig- norant of the real person represented by the shadow, bidding was keen .at ‘times. The total proceeds approximated something over $100 and after the guests feasted on the contents of the o | baskets, the evening was spent in S dancing, which continued until the “wee” hours of the morning. The party was given by the Be- midji Township Farmers club. talk on demonstrating and indentify- ing potato diseases, potato culling and seed cutting. He emphasized the treating of seed potatoes with corros- sive sublimate, the treatment to be allowed to stand for one and a half hours, the second, for one and three i fourths hours, and the third for two hours, the eolution ten to be thrown away and a new solution made so as to insdre uniform treatment. He pointed out that while formaldehyde even though still reliable was effec- tive only in the treatment of scab. Corrosive sublimate will kill Rhizoc- tonia and Blackleg. He explained black scurf which appears in small black patches like dirt but which can- not be washed off. It affects the underground stem of the potatoes. Blackleg is a disease which works it- self first into the vine and then into the leaves. When the plant is pull- ed, the stem appears to be degraded, this causes a black slimy rot. County Agent Dvoracek spoke concerning blackleg and also urged the potato growers to select a seed plot. His talk was interesting tnroughout and furnished the best of ideas to the growers. The general meeting was then call- ed to order by President Deardorf. After the reading of the minutes and then approval, the county agent was again called upon to discuss “Breed- ers of Livestock.” It was explained that it was the intention of that community to purchase one breed of livestock. He spoke briefly of the advantages to the community of live- stock enterprise. The advantage of being able to scll to buyers added to such a community the foundation of buying and shipping cheaper be- |cause of larger quantities. The op- portunity of organizing a cooperative 'sire association was discussed by Mr. Dvoracek whereby there might be se- cured the advantages of high priced sires at a lower cost to the farmer. He then briefly outlined the history of each of the three important breeds —the Holstein, Guernsey and Jersey, showing how their history affected and developed their adaptation to cer- tain conditions. ®e urged that this matter be given a close study and when the majority of the breeders in the community were convinced that the Holstein breed was the breed best adapted and most desired, to choose this breed and stick to it. He also pointed out that after gll a cow is only a machine. She cannot produce fRilk unless she is fed in such a way and with such feed that would make it possible for her to do so. It was decided that the matter be given further attention and that if anyone in that community, whether a member of the club or not should attend the next meeting, a final vote to choose a breed will be taken. Those who cannot attend may send their vote to the president or the secretary of the club. g Because of the shortage of labor and the busy-ness of season it was decided to hold the future meetings in the afternoon beginning promptly at 2 o’clock with dinner served at 5 ¢'clock. In this way a half day’s work could be saved on the farm. marn. Besides the watch only about $1.00 was in the haul, for additional money was hidden while the search was being made. The robber dis- appeared and no trace of him has been found as yet but the local po- lice department is making evefy éffort to locate the man. On Tuesday night rour other per- sons were accosted by a masked ban- dit who by means of a revolver forced them to turn over their valuables. In this haul about $4 was secured. ‘This hold up took place near the Li- brary about 11 o’clock. Action will be taken at once in an endeavor to prevent such holdups, says Police Chief Bailey, and every effort will be made to locate the of- fender. Additional police patrols may be added to have under supervi- sion the lake shore district if such of- fenses continue. BUSINESS LECTURER CLEARLY EXPLAINED INPORTANT PROBLEMS Large Attendance at Associa- tion Well Pleased With Talk of G. W. Sulley In connection with a three reel feature motion picture entitled ‘“The Troubles of a Merchant and How to Stop Them,” G. W. Sulley, business lecturer for the National Cash reg- ister company of Dayton, Ohio, de- livered a very interesting talk con- cerning b_uslness troubles before a large atendance at the Aossciation rooms Wednesda;{ night. With stere- opticon views he explained various retail business failures and the causes of each. System in retail stores, credit business, selling methods, clerke’ efficiency, window display, re- tail advertising and store organiza- tion were also clearly explained by Mr. Sulley. The feature film started out by showing how the cash registers were being manufactured at the Dayton plant and also the assembling of the finished product. The film tells a human story of a merchant who was a failure and finally became a suc- cess. It points out lessons from which every business man may profit. Al- though the picture was intended to be of special interest to merchants, clerks and others engaged in retafl business, it would be a decided help to every business man. The merchants who attended were very much impressed with the pic- tures as they brought home to them the serious side of the blunders and carless manner of handling their busines. The Bemidji Civic and Com- merce association feels sure that all who heard the lecture were impressed with an idea of correcting these com- mon abuses. WORLD NEWS (By United Press.) LENINE AGENT ARRESTED Paris May 6.—H, L. Oriot, former treasurer of the sdcialist party of France, was arrested by government agents today in their roundup of alleged agitators in a general strike of railroad, rock and mine workers. The government said that Oriot had been appointed by Niklai ' Lenine, Bolshevik premier, as a representa- tive of the Soviets in the occident. VOTE TRADING POSSIBLE ‘Washington, May 6.—Primaries and state conventions having failed to give commanding lead to any can- didate for republican nomination for president, subtler means are being adopted by some aspirants to obtain delegates. Attempts are under way to make a quiet deal for votes con- trolled by certain candidates who are now obviously out of the running, but who have a hold on a block of delegates. VOLSTEAD BILL REPORTED OUT ‘Washington, May 6.—House judi- ciary committee reported Volstead bill to regulate profits and trade of cooperative association of farmers dairymen and other food producers. BUILDING LABORERS STRIKE. St. Paul, May 6.—Three thousand building laborers strué¢k for a living wage early today, according to David Hagerly, president of the union. The strike ties up extensive building oper- ations. The men now get 60 cents an hour. Contractors said the men demanded 75 cents an hour. AUTO GOES ON RAMPAGE. St. Paul, May 6.—Four men were seriously injured today when an auto broke off a telephone pole, crashed through a bridge railing and dropped twenty-five feet, narrowly missing a speeding Great Western train below. SIMS SAYS HE DID: - - BENSON THINKS HE DIDN'T (By United Press.) Washington, May 6.—Admiral W. S. Benson, before the senate naval investigating committee today, said he did not think he told Admiral Sims that he would as soon fight the British as the Germans. Sims i previously charged before the committee that Benson had told him this just before he started for England, a short time before this country declared war. “I do not think I said it, but I cannot deny it under oath,” said Benson. “What ever was said, was to impress upon Admiral Sims the delicacy of the situation.” 1920 Weither forecast, 24 hrs., hfififihm: Fair, warmer; wind and rain to follow MANUAL: TRAINING Another reason why we need This department is made up of two parts, mechanical draw- ing and wood work. The me- chanical drawing must be done in a small room at one end of the shop. It is noisy and dusty. Under such conditions the boys are handicapped in their ef- forts. In the wood working depart- ment tho-e are twenty benches and six machines. All work has _to be assembled in this room, which is not even large enough to accommodate the number of machines needed in the first place. If the work of assembl- ing projects could be handled in & room expressly for that purpose, - it would _eliminate a great deal of trouble. . The varnishing work is now done in the girls’ shower room at night: In doing this work in the shop so much unfinished work was damaged by the spat- ‘tering of the varnish, that it was absolutely necessary to make other arrangements. - There are eighty students in this department from the sev- anth grade, and sixty studemts from the eighth grade. These boys receive eighty minutes per week for only one semester. The least they should have is 120 minutes for a whole year. The shop is so crowded that it is impossible to accommadate the High school. Sixteen boys are taking advanced wood work, 10 boys taking first year me- shanical drawing, nine boy- iaking advanced mechanical drawing and four taking spe- cial work. At present it is neces- sary to put most of the finished work in the halls of this build- ing, and in many cases it is taken home and finishad. there by the boys. All' unfinished :. work is piled up in the:shop. MILLS AND FACTORIES OPERATING TEN-HOUR SHIFTS IN STRIKE ZONE No Authorized Change!in Be midji Has- This ~ Far Been Given Out " Local labor conditions remain un- changed according to reports given §|out, but many of the cities located in report | the tri-state strike districe operating at full blast. - Reports from the association of Bo: Manufacturers, who opertae factories at Eau Claire, Owen, Oshkosh, Haw- kins, Grand Rapids, Superior, and Milwaukee, Wis., and St. Paul and Minneapolis and Duluth, Minn,, are operating at full capacity under ten hour shifts as heretofore and that labor conditions are unusual. Rumors in and about Bemidji in- dicate that some of the men have ex- pressed themselves as being unable to understand why local unions in these various towns are permitted to settle their own affairs, while in Bemidji thus far no such privilege has been granted. The class of workers in Bemidji are considered far above the average and conditions in Bemidji are known to have been better than most cities, and for this reason it was thought by some that special permission would be granted to the Bemidji local in handl- ing their own local conditions. CAROLYN CAMPBELL ‘IS VALEDICTORIAN AT HIGH SCHOOL Bertha Webster, Next Highest, Will Be Saluta- torian Miss Carolyn Campbell has been chosen Valedictorian of the senior graduating class, with an average during her high school career, of 92. Miss Bertha Webster comes second, with an average of 89, entitling her to the position of Salutatorian. Sev- eral others have had real high aver- ages, but owing to the fact that they have attended the local school less than two years, they cannot accept the honors. Miss Rita LaPointe, for the period of her attendance in the school, has an average of over 92. Miss Edyth Smith has an average of 90, but for the same reason has not ‘been honored. The graduation exercises will take place on the evening of May 28th. The senfor class play is to be given this week, and the date of the annual Junior-Senior ball is set for May 14. PARK BOARD HELD SPECIAL MEETING At a special meeting of the Park Board held Tuesday evening a con- cession was granted to P. R. Pet- erson for the use of Diamond Point during the summer. s The salary schedule for the park commissioners was ‘also fixed at this meeting. Several minor matters of business were disposed of and the meeting adjourned until May = ' 45c PER MONTH MEXICANREBELS AREMENAC CAPITAL Carranza Is Determined te Crush Rebels; Has Confi- . dence in Government | REVOLUTION MILITARY; : NOT POLITICAL Rebels Have Captured Impeor- tant Cities; Expect Fall of Coast City Mazalton Mexico :City, May 6 (By Ralph Turner).—“It is my duty to crush the rebels, and I will not cease my efforts - until 1 ‘have achieved that purpose,” President Carranza said‘in the first official statement to the na- |tion on the insurrection. The presi- dent expressed .full confidence in-his government's. ability to ‘deal with the n. "Thé goverpment started using airplanes vgith ‘rebel -groups near the capital. 0 . airplines bombed Guernavaca, causing consid- erable damage. The revolution has no_poluir.al character, Carranza said. It is wholly military. The people are Mot participating. e ™ A'gui Prieta, Mexieo,'M'A'i 6 (By M. D. Macey) .—The fall of Mazatlan, an important west coast city, is hour- ly expected by the revolutionists here today. General Flores, with the rebet army, is less than fifty miles from Mazatlan and is preparing to take the city, reports reaching head- quarters of General Pelias Calles, war minister of liberal consecutional- ist, declared today. . Gunymaq)‘l;as all:eudy fallen. Th'. b wx‘m‘.‘: Mazatlan wi | @ive: the revo ut’]o:fsts two impo: x’tl" coast cities. Americans are being gracious- ly received here. INTERESTING REPORTS HEARD AT MEETING OF BEMIDJI ASSOCIATION Superintendent _;ugby Tells Need for Added Facilities for Industrial Dept. Reports from the committee ap- pointed to investigate the situation concerning the securing of several band instruments which are not be- ing used by the Juvenile band and loaning them to the Union band, were heard and accepted at the regular meeting of the Bemigji Civic and Commerce association on Wednes- day, and the report was placed on file. In addition to this report a com- munication from Bandmaster Riggs ‘was read by Secretary Stanton, clear- ly showing the condition of the band iz the city at the present time. Superintendent R. O. Bagby of the Bemidji public schools made a short talk concerning the congested condi- tions existing in the High school de- partments and clearly explained the need of immediate action on the part of Bemidji citizens and the school board as well. In the local news- papers there is being printed a ballot which he urges every citizen to fill out, expressing his or her opinions as to the advisability of building an addition to the present High school building or constructing a separate building on the grounds north of the Central building, with a view to con- structing another department where the Central school now stands when the present grade building requires replacing. This plan ‘would bring together on one suitable location both departments of the High school. In closing, Superintendent Bagby asked each member to bear in mind the need for action and the necessity of ascertaining which building plan is most favored. G. W. Sulley, business lecturer for the National Cash Register company of Dayton, Ohio, gave a short talk, calling attention to the showing of the feature film in the evening for the merchants and salespeople of the city. He also commented favorably upon the activities of the Association and upon the name Bemidji has made for itself in other towns and cities which he had visited recently. Secretary Stanton reported that under the direction of the Ralph Gracie post of the American Legion, which organization is to be in charge of the Fourth of July celebration this year, it was practically assured that Senator Irvine L. Lenroot of Wis- consin would be present on Independ- ence Day and act as speaker of the day. The local post of the Legion plans to have one of the best celebra- tions ever held here, and plans are rapidly being formulated. GOVERNMENT'S - i | 1 i {