Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, May 15, 1920, Page 1

Only Daily Within 100 Miles of Bemidji "VOLUME XVIIIL NONPARTISAN PLATFORM IS ~ EXPLAINED ~INDETAIL NO. 119 League in~lt| Relation to Farmers ' PARTY USED TO BUILD " A POLITICAL MACHINE “Though Supported by Farmers, They Are Discriminated Against in Its Operation /- “If you want a duplication in Min- ~nesota of the discrimination against -the farmers in North Dakota, then -vote for the Nonpartisan league can- . didates in the coming elections,” said # Mr. C. N. Verenius, in a speech at the Rex theatre Wednesday night. _Mr. Verenius is a representative of -the Minnesota Sound Government .association, of which Cyrus North- rup, president emeritus of the Uni- - versity of Minnesota, is the head. “One of the most serious questions ~of today,” said the speaker, is the -task of marketing the products of -the field. The leaders of the Non- -partisan league propose state-owned industries, but state-ownership does -not solve the problem. Advocates Public Ownership. The socialist platform for the state of ‘Minnesota asserts that it “aims “to establish collective and public ownership of the means of produc- -tjon, transportation and distribution, -and management and operation of all ‘public enterprises.” This is the pro- ‘gram adopted in the state of North Dakota, and the recent history of -that state proves this to be an indis- putable fact. Under the leadership of A. C. Townley, one of the most -radical socialists in the camp, they “have revolutionized the ‘govérnment ‘built up the strongest political ma- .chine and composed the greatest ‘scheme of monopoly for their actions that was ever heard of in the history of America. Terminal Elevators Not Built. ' Townley and his henchmen gained -their support among the farmers in ‘North Dakota on the strength of their declaration that the Nonpartisan ‘league was organized for the purpose of securing control of the legislative :and executive machine of the govern- ment to the end that the farmers .could obtain passage of laws provid- ing for and financing a system o terminal elevators, and possibly ‘flour -mills, so that they could market their great wheat crop of the state inde- pendently of the elevators, flour mills .and commission meh of the princip}e -marketing centers of Minn‘enpohg, :St. Paul, Duluth and Chicago. This innocent looking scheme naturallly_ ap- -pealed to the farmers. They joined willingly the Nonpartisan league and \, paid their doues first, $250, then $9 .and later $16.00. Out of this {Continzcd on Page Eight) | COMPANY K COMPANY MEET MONDAY EVENING All members of Bemidji’s National ‘Guard company “K’ are’ required to be present at the drill on Monday night at 7:30 o’clock sharp in uni- form with rifles well cleaned and shoes oiled. Every effort will be ;made to bring the company into con- dition to pass the drill test in time to make the summer encampment trip to St. Paul. Recruits will be given special instruction at the Mon- day meeting and the balante of the company will be given advance drill Minneapolis, May 15.—High s y te officials may be implicated in Winnipeg-Minneapolis whiskey smug- ‘Speaker Outlines Principals of | gling plot, federal officials intimated today. The grand jury will resume its probe on Monday. NEBRASKANS, IN QUEST OF FARM LAND. LIKE BEMIDJI Mr. Frank Frakes and Mr. D. Boss- erman, of Bertrand, Phelps county, Nebraska, have been in the city for several days. The object of the visit of these two Nebraskans is land, and they expect to have a chunk of Bel- | METHODS FOR -— - El - IDJI DAILY PIONEER The Pfonur is a Member of the United Press—Leased Wire s.flie.—Todly'l World News Today BEMIDJI, MINN., SATURDAY EVENING, MAY 15, 1920 Weather forecast. 24 hrs. Markham: GRACE POST FORMULATING Will Make Every Effort to Increase Membership May 17-22 INTERESTING SPEAKERS HEARD THURSDAY MEET Memorial Day Program Prom- ises Much Under Direc- tion of Legion trami county real estate before they| cease their search. Mr. Frakes stated he was very much impressed with the country and particularly with the friendliness of the people. He will move here as soon as he has decided where he will purchase his land. Mr. Bosserman was impressed with the fact that_there was such a va- riety of land to select from. “You can get either heavy or light land, or both, if you wish it,” he stated. Both parties also stated that there were a great many others from the same vicinity as they had come from who were interested in living condi- tions and land values in this section of the state, and would undoubtedly }tlngy investigate what was here to be ad. MARRIAGE OF SISTER AND GETS PRISON SENTENCE Claims The'mi Separated in Infancy and Did Not Know Relationship, Milwaukee, May 156—The marriage of Edna Cooper tq her brother, Kich- ard Cooper, under the name of Art- Jiur Lehman at Waukegan, Ill., Au- gust seventeen, 1917, was ordered an- nulled by circuit judge Halsey today. Cooper was sentenced to seven years in the state penitentiary. The young woman said she and her brother had been separated when infants and at the time of their marriage did not known they were brother and sister They have two children. + NORTH DAKOTA NAMES REPUBLICAN SLATE Minot, May 15.—The ticket en- dorsed by the Indepeéndent Republi- cans in convention here yesterday, was as follows: Governor—William Langer, Mor- ton. Lieutenant Governor Streeter, Emmons. Secretary of State—Thomas Hall, Cass. State Pierce. Attorney General—B. F. Gallagher Golden Valley. State Auditor-Carl Kositzky, Bur leigh. Secretary of Agriculture and Labor —L. P..Sandstrom, Bottineau. Commissioner of Insurance—Hen- ry Quamback, Nelson. Superintendent of Public Instruc- tion—Minnie.J. Nielson, Barnes. Railway Commissioners — Jack Williams, Cass: W. H. Stutsman, Morton; E. J. Kruger, Slope. Frank Treasurer—John Steen, For Coneressmen. First Distr?cot—o. B. Burtne Grand Forks. Second District—George M. Young, Valley City. work. Sickness is the only excuse for absence. For the benefit of those who are not .guite certai as to how to care for ‘their rifle, the officers of the company -wish to state that all rifies must be free from all cosmoline for the drill ‘Morday night and that they must be clean in every respect. Bayonets will not bé required for the ‘Monday - drill. EXAMINATION QUESTIONS FOR MAY ARE SENT OUT Bxamination quesitons for the ru- —ral schools for the month of May have been sent out by the office of the county superintendent of schools to the various teachers. The dates set for the examinations in High « high school subjects are as follows: Friday, May 21, Commercial geog- raphy, Physiography, Phyiology and Commercial Arithmetic. Monday, May 24, Elementary Alge- bra, High school American History. The examination for eight grade -subjects will be held as follows: Tuesday, May 26, American His- tory, Civil Government, Spelling and “Wighth Grade Grammer and Composi- tion. Wednesday, May English and Georgraphy. Third District—G. P. Homnes Crosby. PREDICT CAPTURE OF CARRANZA, SAYS MESSAGE (By United Press.) El Paso, Texas, May 15.—The sur- render or capture of Carranza today . | was predicted in a message from Gen- eral Obregon. Later reports declared that Carranza had eluded the Obre- gon forces which have attacked Car- gmza's position near Apizos for four ays. i AMERICANS ASSURED PROTECTION IN MEXICO Nogalas, Sonora, May' 15.—Full assurance of protection for Ameri- cans and other foreigners and for in- vestments was promised .today by Adolfo D. De La Huerta, head of the Mexican revolutionary movement in a statement of policy furnished the United States government. The ‘26. Arithmetic, | declaration was received by the Am- erican consul here. At the meeting of the Ralph Gracie post held Thursday night at the rooms of the Bemidji Civic and Commerce association, plans were made to con- duct an active campaign for members of the American Legion in connec- tion with Legion Week, which has been designated by national head- quarters as May 17-22, and during this time every effort will be made to enroll every ex-service man- in Bemidji who took part in the world ‘war between April 6, 1917, and No- vember 11, 1918. The local post has a large field in which to work and it is believed that an excellent showing can be made by concerted effort. To formulate a definite plan of action for the campaign a special committee is to be selected. This committee is to meet with the adju- tant of the post, and together with him will plan the campaign which promises to add a large number of members to the organization. Questionaires Sent Out. To assist the adjutant in the work connected with sending out the an- swering the questionaires which'are being sent ouwt by the Ralph Gracie post for the benefit of ex-service men, a committee has been named to work with him. Every effort will be made to send these questionaires to all service men in this vicinity and any- one who does not receive one is asked to send in his name to the local post. A’ complete list of the names of all service men in this ter- ritory is not at hand for the use of the committee, consequently those who are not reached by the list avail- able are urged to send for the blank of questions concerning various mat- ters while in the service and since returning to civil life. The Ralph Gracie post desires to help every ex- service man and woman in every way possible, and:in return asks the co- operation of all, Committee 'Reports Made. Reports were heard from various special committees and a vote of thanks was extended by the post in appreciation for the work done. The condition of Commander Given, who has been confined to the St. Anthony hospital for the past several weeks, was reported to be improving and that he was now able to see those who wish to call on him. Securing Senator Lenroot. Fred Bost, chairman of the com- mittee appointed to secure a speaker for the Independence Day celebra- tion this year, reported that arrange- ments are being made to have Sen- ator Lenroot of Wisconsin here to deliver the Fourth of July address. As manager of the baseball team he gave a detailed report of the progress already made for this season and the conditions which he found existing in Bemidji regarding financial backing for the team. He reported a game with Crosby on Friday, May 21, and that he had secured the services of an exceptionally good battery for the game. Mr. Bost has been designated as a committee to appear at the next reg- ular session of the Bemidji Associa- tion and tell: to that body just what the local post of the American Legion plans for the coming season. This ac- tion was taken after considering that the business men of the city are tak- ing too little interest in the activ- ities of the former service men, as shown by the lack of attendance of Association members at the meeting last night even after a special request had been made for their attendance. Interesting Talks Heard. John M. Culver gave a very inter- esting talk concerning Legion activ- ities. Thayer Bailey, chairman of the committee appointed to make the necessary arrangements for the Me- morial Day progtam in connection with the G. A. R. and the G. A. R. Circle, reported what has already been accomplished by the committee and brought to the attention of the members present the necessity to make a fine showing for the American Legion at this time. At the next meeting of. the local post to be held on Thursday, May 27, much time will be devoted to definitely arranging this program and impressing upon the members the significance of the day. Athletic Program. Following adjournment an inter- esting athletic entertainment was staged. Dick, Franklin, heavyweight boxer, who has established an envi- (Continued on Page 8) COMING EVENT COLUMN ’ Beginning with this issue of The Pioneer there appears at the top of the first column on, page two a list of coming events, which will ' be carried each day. The Pioneer is desirous of. Ceaturing in this space all events of public imterest and will ap- prech e co-operation of its readers.in keeping this up to date at all times. * & JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM WAS BIGGEST SOCIAL EVENT OF SCHOOL YEAR Miss Lo'iflline——xreltz, Presi- dent Q;g;Junior Class, Led Grand March Juniors, Seniors and(, pecially in- vited friends of the Bemidji High schopol took part in the greatest so- cial event of the 1920 school year at the Birchmont Beach summer hotel last night at the Junior-Senior prom- enade. Guests of the Junior class the seniors were royally entertain Clear and cool tonight. ALLEGED MASTER MIND OF BOND THEFTS GIVES SELF UP AFTER SEARCH ‘Five Months’ Search Ended When Arnstein Enters Office of District Attorney (By United Press.) New York, May 15.—Five mqnths’ search for Nicky Arnstein, alleged master mind of wholesale bond thefts from Wall street brokers, was ended today when he walked into the dis- trict attorney’s office here. Arnstein arrived from Pittsburgh, where he had been hiding, at 9 o’clock. He motored out to Nineteenth street where he met his wife, Fannie Brice, former actress, and then mot- ored down Fifth avenue between long lines of police gathered for annual parade. As the automobile swung past Union Square, Arnstein tipped his hat to high police officials in the reviewing stand and then circled twice around the court house without being recognized. The first"to spot Arn- stein was William Hanna, clerk of courts. A large crowd gathered while Arn- stein and his wife posed for pictures, Arnstein refused to talk regarding his experiences. “I am the happiest ed | Woman in the world,” the wife told and an enjoyable evening was spent photographers. by all. The affair was conducted along Leap Year methods, the girls making the engagements for the event and also carrying out their part in ask- ing for the dances, with .ue exception |. of a few dances which were design- ated on - the program as choice.” i Miss Lorraine Kreatz, president of the Junior class accompanied by Kenneth ngballa led the Grand’ Mareh. The second in line was Miss Evelyn Kirk, president of the Senior class, accompanied by John Koors. During ‘intermission a splendid program composed of a reading by Miss Elsie Shannon, a piano solo by Miss Ragnhild. Moe, a reading by Thomas Simons, a vocal ‘duet by Misses Ellen Crothers and Selma Bow- er and a vocal solo by John Cahill. was given. During the evening frap- pe was served by the Juniors who were adjudged hy. the Seniors as the best entertainers. y PUBLIC.SCHOOL PUPLLS OF BEMIDJI TO PRESENT EDUYCATIONAL PAGEANT esting Features and War- rants Hearty Support Over 200 pupils of the Bemidji public schools will take active part in the stageing of *“The Light” an educational pageant which was writ- ten by Catherine T. Bryce, assistant|tjme—more than at any other time Cleveland, |in the history of this state, and the Ohio, school especially for the edu- material and labor supply has not in- cational convention held there last | creased proportionately. For that superintendent of the February. The part of Education will be play- ed by Miss Gloyd B. Snow of the Jun- ior High school faculty, and Any City will be represented by Robert Naylor, a senior in the High' school. The program is as follows: Prologue: The Vision. First Glimmer: Experience. Second Glimmer: Tradition. Third - Glimmer: Invention. Fourth Glimmer: Training. Fifth Glimmer: Discipline. Sixth Glimmer: A: First Lesson in Democracy. Seventh Glimmer: 'The Book. mocracy. Tenth Glimmer: A Warning. Eleventh Glimmer: Education’s Dream. Epilogue: The Gleam. In the processional the grade schools of each building of the Be- midji public schools system wiil be represented. Representatives of the various departments of the High and Junior High school will also ap- pear. The effect of the play will be great- ly increased by the elaborate cos- tumes. This department is under the direction of Miss Ethelyn Hall who has made a special trip to St. Paul for costumes. J The Americanization of the various elements composing the American public school is symbolized in the liv- ing flag whicn is formed under the direction of Miss Martha Fibigar, mu- sic instructor in the Bemidji schools. Very reliable assistance has been given by Miss Flora Frick, head of festival work and pageantry at the Moorhead Normal, who spent several days in Bemidji assisting in the pre- parations for the pageant. This pageant will be presented at the Grand theatre on Tuesday, May 18, and Wednesday, May 19, at popu- lar prices that all residents of Bemid- ji may have an opportunity to wit- ness {t. A PRESIDERT WILSON WAS .CONSULTED BY DANIELS Washington, May 15.—President Wilson was consulted by Secretary Daniels before the latter made public the president’s secret cablegrams and confidential speeches delivered dur- ing the war in which he sharply criticized the British naval policy, it “boys’ ‘the table seyeral bids for road con- ’struction. & ‘ B = the situation with respect to, con- “The Light” Has Many Inter- C. M. BABCOCK ADVISES AGAINST LETTING MORE ROAD CONTRACTS Maintenance of Main Lines Must Not Be Neglected; But New Work Not Advisable C. M. Babcock, commissioner of highways, after surveying the possi- bilities of road construction for this year, is sending out advice to the various county boards and highway engineers that for this year it is not advisable to let any more contracts for comstruction of new stretches of road. , In line with this advice the county board of commissioners have laid on Mr. Babcock’s communication to the county board is as follows: To the County Boards of Highway Engineers: We have made a careful survey of tinuing on the program of road con- struction which was outlined in the beginning of this season, and we now find that conditions have so changed that it is inadvisable to proceed with more lettings on road contracts until the situation has cleared up suf- ficiently to -permit progress on our work. There'is a large volume of work under contract at the present reason, the letting of additional work would not result in the actual com- pletion of more work, but would cause the opening up of construction jobs which it would be difficult to com- plete. We therefore recommend to the counties that no further contracts be let for road and bridge construc- tion excepting on extremely im- portant connections, or to take care of dangerous conditions, and that this policy be followed until condi- tions are more promising for carry- ing on our work. It is very important in this state that nothing shall inter- fere with the production of food and we believe that a substantial increase in the amount of work other than already under contract, will inter- fere with the farm labor situation, and this should not be permitted. However, the maintenance of the main lines of road must not be neg- lected,-and the counties are urged to pay particular attention to this branch of the work and carry it on with even more diligence than in previous years. A _ Trusting that your board will ap- preciate the situation as we do and will be willing to mark time for a short period, I beg to remain, yours v truly, i 4 C. M. BABCOCK, Commissioner of Highways. C. W. JEWETT COMPANY INSTALL LIGHT SYSTEM The C. W. Jgwett Co., through its representative,’ Earl McMahon, has just completed the sale of a 1500 watt Western Electric Lighting sys- tem to Gladen Bros. of Laporte, pro- prietors of the Laporte hotel. The system will light the Laporte hotel, the bank, three stores and pool room. The system will be ready for operation about the last of next week. The same company is also installing a Delco lighting system in the State Fisheries plant at Redby. The plant will be ready for operation about the first of next week. Mr. McMahon stated his firm was negotiating for the sale of several other systems. The Naylor Electric company is doing the wiring on the above con- 45c PER MONTH HUNDREDS OF CARLOADS OF MEXICOSUGAR - AREHELD UP Ban Placed on the Export of Train Loads of Sugar by State of Sonora DOUBLING OF PRICES CAUSES DRASTIC MOVE Sugar Is Needed for Home Consumption in Sonora and Sinaloa (8y United Press) Nogalas, Arizona, May 15.—The state government of Sonora, Mexico, today placed an absolute ban on the exportation of sugar to the United States. Several hundred carloads of sugar enroute to the United States from Sonora and Sinaloa were held for home consumption by govern- ment odders following the doubling, of prices. FAIRBANKS FINISHES HALF MILLION DOLLAR PICTURE Douglas Fairbanks establishes a new record for the cost of produc- tion, eclipsing all high marks since the beginning of his screen career, when he finished the filming, this week, of ‘‘The Mollycoddle,” his third United Artiss picture. The expenditure on ‘“The .mollycod- dle,” according to the figures com- piled by John Fairbanks, general manager, and Leeds Baxter, auditor, is just a few dollars short of a half milli®h. This is more than one hun- dred thousands more than tne cost of any previoug Fairbanks production. SHOE BUSINESS COMES IN FOR RAP L7 INVESTIGATOR Figures Do —;Show, How- ever, That Retailer Gets Large Profit (By United Press.) Washington, May 15.—“Half of what you pay for a pair of shoes is clear profit for wholesaler, tanmer, manufacturer and retailer,” accord- ing to a survey of the shoe industry made by W. Jett Lauck, economic expert and former secretary of the national war labor board, and pre- sented to the railroad labor board today. “Retail dealers absorb one-third of the profit.” In the case of a pair of shoes which retailed at $12, according to Lauck, the total profit would be $6. This would be divided up between the four organizations handling the shoe. Ac- cording to the report the retailer takes one-third of the profit, or $2. By the time the shoe reaches the re- tailer in this supposed case it would cost $10. This would mean a gross profit of 20 per cent to the retailer. With the present cost of doing busi- ness at anywhere from 12 to 16 per cent, the retailer who does not take any more than 20 per cent gross profit is not gouging the public. GERMAN PEACE TREATY TO BE RIGIDLY ENFORCED Hythe, England, May. 15.—The treaty of peace with Germany will be enforced in every respect, accord- ing to official statement following a conference between Lloyd George and Millerand. The Spa conference was postponed provisionally until June twenty-first. Millerand tenatively agreed to fixing definite sum for Ger- man reparations. (By United Press) CARRANZA FINALLY CAPTURED El Paso, Texas, May 15.—Carranza has been captured in the mountains near San Marcos, Peubla State, ac- cording to wireless messages. MASS OF EVIDNENCE DISAPPEARS Chicago, May 156.—Thousands of gallons of liquor valued at six hun- dred thousands dollars held by Prohf- bition agents as evidence against al- leged bootleggers has been stolen from the government warehouse. FOREST FIRE THREATEY< S NORTHERN CITY Interpational Falls, May 15.—For- was announced today at the White|tracts and the Jewett company fur-|est fire in dead timber belt has as- House. nishing the equipment. e sumed serious proportions today.