Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, September 22, 1920, Page 1

Decrease in . Cattle and Wool BANKERS FORECAST REDUCTIONS IN LOANS Road Census Brings Out Fact That Tourist Travel Is Exceptional - t. Paul, Minn.; Sept. 22—Increase in the movement of grain to market _and decrease of cattle and wool _shlpfi . ments; unprecedented ' travel gver " Minnesota highways by tourists from! other states; a slight stir in the po- " Htical field and a general, favorable, “response to the campaign for a broad _good roads system, are ngted ‘in the weekly review prepared by the.Mer- -chants National bank, of Saipt Paul, | :from reports obtained from bankers in every. section of the state, .:: : The report issued by the Merchants bank is now being mailed wee to :more than 2,500 business men, firms, -and associations from coast to coast. Inquiries regarding ‘Minnesota' lands, | .resources, and possibilities are stead:| ily incréasing.. -Aggressive co-ppera-, ition is being ~ received from. The Farmer, a-St. Paul publication, in - placing the review weekly before sev-| -eral hundred thousand readers, in all parts of the .United States. A number of bankers heard from.! during the past few days, forecast' reduction of loans shortly. Farm- ;ers have been urged to mnieet their indebtedness as duickly' as _possible. ¥ -mot been heavy and nearly ‘every. elevator in the state is:filled but it" -has been apparent that. quite & num- - -ber of farmers, urged by their bank-| -ers, who have seén the’ necessity of; _liquidation in whole or part with the Rederal. Reserve bank, have recon- :sidered their ‘decision to” hold their sgrain for the ppssibility of higher :prices. - e | “With very few exceptions, the corn <crop produced a satisfactory yield. -.Sugar beets and clover proved big :money makers for farmers in.a num- :bér of counties, notably Kanabec,' iPine, Beltrami, Martin and Carver. ‘The backward wheat yield evidently ‘was expected but farmers are sow- ing winter wheat, principslly-as. an -experiment. - - i ‘was noticeable in every congressional district. Purchases' of high grade «cattle are increasing and ‘officers of a hhalf dozen associations predicted that ; -all records .wjll be broken this fall; " .and winter, at pure bred cattle sales. ! Shipments of cattle seemingly were - very light for the past week. Cam-' | STILL BEWILDERED BY !nouncement of the ret_uni of prices of [ln automobiles to pre-war prices. Movement of grain to markets: has; [ The effect of state fair exhibits, The Pioneer is a Member of the United Press—Leased Wire Service—Today’s World News Today - _BEMIDJI, MINN., WEDNESDAY EVENING, SEPT. 22, 1920 T AUTOMOBILE CONCERNS -|Secondhand Dealers tb‘ Suffer “Heaviest as Result of Ford “"" " Price Reduction (By United Press) ‘ Detroit, Mich., Sept. 22.—Automo- bile manufacturers were still bewild- ered today by Henry Ford’s an- Few manufacturers were able to say whether a general reduction of <tomobile prices will resuit. . Manu- é\urers of higher pricer autontobiles %, ignore Ford's charge, it was said. %_va_nd hand automobile dealers \ i\ufler the most, it was believed. A\ \ have. large ‘stocks purchased a| ‘9}; prices and will be unable to se,. - &m for less than the new prices of\* %‘ed cars, s \ (By United Press.) : 3 Cl\ 1d, 0., Sept. 22.—Prices of high \ 1 automobiles-will not’ be affec W\ reductions in the prices of Fo 8, Cleveland automobile manufa.curers said today.” It was generally believed that only automo- biles near the Ford price- level will be. affected. : , |WARNS SUGAR DEALERS ~ NOT T0 BOOST PRICES (By United Press.) Washington, Sept. 22,—Price .ex- pert, Weatherly, of the justice ‘de- ,partment, today sounded warning to sugar -dealers not to boost" prices. “There ‘is no excuse .for it,” he said. “The supply of raw and re- fined sugar is. plentiful,” Weatherly said, urging every house wife not to lay 'in big stocks of sugar mow that the price is down, saying it would create the aspect of a shortage. - Present retail prices ranging from 15 to 18 cents a pound are far above what sugar should be, according to Dr. Stewart, labor department eco- nomic expert. '.. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 4 - RED LAKE ON MONDAY The War{Department has issued.an order. for the prliminary examination .of Red Lake at or near Redby, Mon- +day, September 27, at. 10, a. m. # " All parties interested are invited to express their views in the matter either orally or in writing. i , A committee representing the Be- .midji Civic and Commerce associa- tion has been named including E. E. McDonald, J. I. Cpzall and A. L. Mo- lander to attend next Monday. The order was issued by the chief engineer for the government. HiGH SCHOOL PUPILS T FNTERTAIN PARENTS AT LITERARY PROGRAM Parent.-Tea.chers Organization to Elect Officérs for the Year After Reception’ - Pupils of the junior and senior de- i, POLISHTROOPS B o oo ATANROTER paigns are being conducted in many partments of the Bemidji High school ~ -counties to increase membership in will act as hosts to all parents inter- Afarm bureaus. These bureaus/s have ested in any way in the wo{k of the .been particularly active in asSisting- Bemidji public school system at a farmers to pool and store their wool, . Additional facts of interest were rought out by the road census.' Xhecks obtained from - counties, showed a weekly average travel of 2,400 automobiles on. the 7main highway and many of the county xeports listed an average of four .per- .sons in a machine. Close to 10 per «cent of the cars were from other .states and on some of the main high-~ ways the foreign car average ran as high as 16 per cent.. Merchants and thotel keepers who did not. keep close' ;tab on the business which.automobile dravel brought to them, were quoted i#is expressing sharp surprise. The #ravel was heavier. than expected.' It is quite certain that every county in the state will spend considerable: aoney during the next eight months * %' %o provide additional comforts for: aotorists in 1921. | . More than seventy counties report-; -ed strong sentiment in favor of the Babcock good roads plan. Not one adyerse report was received. ata from county school superin- tendants- has indicated that shortage' of teachers is far less than was fore-| cast. Record wages, it is said, dis-; posed of the problem. Only nine, counties had not completed - their, teaching ‘organization for rural -schools. It was noted, however, that; 4 & number of young women who taught® in Minnesota last year, accepted posi-! ticns in other states this fall at great- 1y increased salaries. | Road building was prosecuted with vigor. -The cement shortage was re-! lieyed slightly but the supply is far ledS than the demand. | s e T0 BEGIN INVESTIGATION 2 ; " OF LAST WORLD SERIES | Chicago. Sept. 22.—Grand jury in-| tivn oi alieged gambling by‘ baseball players in last year’s world’s scries and in the game between the Lhicago and Philadelphia National Jeague clubs Aug. 31 will start ‘Wednesday, with a score of baseball officials, players and writers sub- poenaed to testify. ol some forty, ’ ison, literary program to be held at the high school auditorium on Friday evening, beginning at 8 o’clock. Members of these two departments will show the visitors about the build- ing so that all may become acquaint- ed with the improvements which were made during the summer vaca- ‘tion. It is the desire of the school board that eyary parent become bet- ter acquainted with the work being done in all lines in the schools of this city~ The program which has been ar- ranged promises to be very enter-|1 taining and is as follows: Piano Solo—Ragnhild Moe. - Reading from Riley — Dorothy Siebel. . gl op =2 Vocal Solo—Alma Elmquist.. Reading—Leona Hines. Violin Solo—Pasche Goldberg. Reading—Miss Esther Young. After the close of the program election of officers for the parent- teachers organization for the com- ing year will be held and all parents are especially requested to remain for this. Immediately after the organization 'has elected officers, light refreshments will be -served -by the home economics ‘departhient un-| der the direction of Miss Florence Meisch. A cordial invitation has been ex- tended by the departments to %Il parents interested in the Bemidji schools and every effort will be made to furnish an enjoyable entertain- ment for all visitors during the even- ing. {25 FUNERAL OF ANNA BENSON T0 BE HELD TOMORROW The funeral services for the late Anna Besnson, wife of Andrew Ben- will be held from the First Scandinavian Lutheran church, cor- ner of Minnesota avenue and eighth street. tomorrow afteroon at two o’clock. Rev. Jerdee will conduct the funeral services and the funeral arrangements will be under the direc- tion of M. E. Thertson. Bépért Says Pales .Occupy G\'_odnn, Several Miles Be- PEACE CONFERENCE IS REPORTED BROKEN UP Poles Start Vigorous Offensive in Grodno Region and Fight Is Very Bitter (By United Press)’ Warsaw, Sept. 22.—Polish troops have passed over the Russian boun- dary line in Galicia, according to a communique issued today. “The state- ment said the Polish forces occupied. Rodno, several miles behind the line] of demarcation. (By United Press) London, Sept. 22.—A Moscow wire- less today reported the Poles -had started a victorious offensive in the Grodno repion and that a stubborn fight was in progress. The London Times says the Russians had been driven out of Galacia. “The Poles are_.far beyond the boundary -line,” the report said. London, Sept. 22.—An unconfirmed press dispatch today reportéd the Po- lish-Lithuanian peace conference had broken up and Polish delegations had returned to Warsaw. Resumption of hostilities was said to be emminent, according to unofficial substantiation. RADICALS NOMINATE FOR PRESIDENCY OF FRANCE Paris, Sept. 22.—Radical groups in’ the French national ‘assembly today nominated Rayoul Peter and Leon Bourgeois, to oppose Premier Miller- and, for the presidency. . L Bourgeois, president of the senate, refused the nomination. Peret, pre- gident of the”chamber of -deputies, was mentionel as a possibility before Millerand and agreed to accept the nomination. At that time he refus- ed to contest with .Millerand. LEGION MEETING TO BE HELD TOMORROW NIGHT A regular meeting . of the Ralph Gracie post of the American Legion will be held tomorrow evening at the rooms of the Bemidji Civic and Com- merce gssociation. Several matters of ‘vital importance to every member are to be taken up for discussion at this time and it 1s urged that there be an extra large attendence. MAC SWINEY’S CONDITION SHOWS LITTLE CHANGE London, Sept. 22.—Little change‘ was apparent in the condition of Terence MacSwiney today, when the hunger striking Lord-Mayor of court the assembly, DeWitt and Orr re-|this contest and the Mfich\Damage to Plfoperty by Washouts Is Reported in i _ Louisiana Today' , (By United Press.) | Galveston, Tex., Sept. 22.— The Texas ‘coast waited today for the tropical hurricane, which it was re- ported was sweeping this way. Much damage to property by washouts was reported in - Louisiana., Final preparations for the storm were completed early today, following an all-night exodus. of residents from the “danger zone.” Shipping was be- lieved safe in harbors and warning 'had reached all points along the Gulf of Mexico. Latest reports here in- dicated-the storm was bearing east- ward and might skip this section. (By United Press.) Washington, Sept: 22.—The dan- g\:r to, shipping and water front property from the hurricane that swept the Gulf of Mexico, is over, the weather bureau announced to- day. The storm has gone inland and is diminishing in intensity, it was said. ‘SLEEPING PARTNERS . " MAKES DECIDED HIT Charming Edna Goodrich appear- ing in “Sleeping Partners” at the Grand theatre last night, was receiv- ed by a fair sized audience which heartily appreciated her preseatation of the role of the French wife. Bager applause greeter her first appearance on-the stage in Bemidji and the final curtain found the entire audience de- lighted with her spfendid acting. The production, a French farce, written by Sacha Guitry and trans- lated into the English by’ Seymour Hicks, is filled with amusing situa- tions which are cleverly righted to- iward the end of the play. |TEXAS COAST WAITS - |AGENCIES AT WORK IN . FOR TROPICAL STORM| SEARCH FOR CLUES TO - FIX BOMB PLOT GUILT Citizens A;ked to Turn Over "All Souvenirs Picked Up After Explosion (By United Press) New York, Sept. 22.—Every in- vestigating-agency in the city today continued their efforts to find some definite clue which would lead -to those guilty in the bomb plot whigh shook lower Manhattan last Thurs- day. Department of justice agents,.po- lice, experts in medicine and explo- sives, horse shoers, wagon manufac- turers and fire department officials were working on their particular an- gles of the case. - Appeal was made for all citizens to turn over to the police pieces of met- al and wood picked up after the ex- plosion. It was learned that souvenir hunters had picked up much valu. able evidence. f : . (By United Press) Boston, Sept. 22.—Mayor Peters to- day turned over to the police a letter which he said he had received recene- ly threatening his lite. The letter re- ferred to the Wall street bomb ex- plosion. It stated that ‘“‘a better job would be done at Boston.” Mayots of Bedford and Fall River have also received threatening letters, accogd- ing to word received here. 55c PER MONTH PARTYLEADERS PREPARING BIG | SCHEDULESFOR FINAL STRETCH Harding Leaves Tomorrow for Speaking Tour in Sev- . eral Eastern States ROOT WILL DEMAND CHANGE OF POLICY Both Harding and Cox Will Make Final Speech Be- fore Ohio Audiences ~ (By United Press) Marion, Ohio, Sept 22. (By Ray- mond Clapper.)—Senator Harding took a day off today preparatory to plunging into a strenuous schedule which begins tomorrow with a speech to a delegation of dentists and winds up with his return to Marion nevt Thursday from a speaking tour of Maryland, West .Virginia and Ken- tucky. b The republican campaign has ent- | ered its final yphase and Harding DISCOVER ANTHRAX IN. " SHIPMENT. OF BRUSHES (By United Press) - Chicago, Sept. 22.—Reports were heard here today from Michigan and Wisconsin that Anthrax had been dis- covered in shipments of shaving brushes received from .a New York concern distributing goods in these states. Health authorities took ex- Each member of the cast perform-(tra precaution because they suspect |ed his or her part in most excellent!flve deaths may have been caused by experienced’ in Ber- fashion as only thos dramatization are able to do. nard Thornton displayed unusual Iabiln.y in the role of the ‘““he', while Rarry Sedley brought forth many hearty laughs thru his characteriza- tion of Walters, the servant. Barry Buchanan, the husband in the case, | di¥played more than ‘ordinary, talent in acting the role of the French hus- band. Lavinia Shannow; as Henriette carried her part well at all times. WEATHER REPORT Minnesota weather: Unsettled to- night with possibly thunder showers tonight. Not much change in temper- ature. - IFIVE SOCIALISTS NoT INN.Y. ASSEMBLY TODAY (By United Press.) Albany, N. Y., Sept. 22.—The New York state assembly today for the second time this year was without the five socialist Members, follow- ing a vote by the lower house of the legislature of 90 to 45 to expel three socialists, Charles Solomon, Louis Waldman and August Claessens. The other two, Samuel DeWitt and Samuel Orr, were given a vote of 87 to 48. Following the action of Anthrax. BELIEVES LEGION WILL NOT BECOME POLITICA! (By United Press) & ~ Cleveland, Sept. 22—The American Legion was characterized as an “ip- surance policy for the nation,” by Franklin D’Olier, national command- er of the legion, who was here today to put under _way the last details of the vererans’ convention starting next Monday. : D'Olier expressed the belief that the political restrictson clause in the legion’s constitution will not be re- pealed and that body will go on re- cord against participating in labor disputes unless ‘‘deliberate effort {is made to over turn the government or when legion men are directly at- tacked as they were at Centralia, GOLF CUP TOURNAMENT i PLAY IS PROGRESSING Play in the golf cup illustrated tournament being staged at the Be- midji County club golf course’ is prograssing rapidly with W. L. Brooks, 1. J. Cool and E. H. Denu having the lighest scores to date. Much interest has been shown in close of the entered the forty-fist day of his fast. signed, declaring they would not re-|tournament is expected to bring in The Lord-Mayor was reported suf- fering from hgad pains. main in “such un-American | body.” an September Eve several good scores. Playing will be ‘| completed by Sunday afternoon. NGNS ~ ;, r.‘/v el /) Wy /0 4 headquarters were active with pre- parations for swing into the home stretch, 3 Both Harding and Cox plan to wind up their campaigns in Ohio. Harding will make his last speech at Cleveland. Cox it is said, plans his final speech in Toledo on the sam night. » (By United Press) ' Phoenix, Ariz., Sept. 22. (By Her- bert Walker). — Information that Elihu Root, after his return from Buroue, will demand that Senator Harding change his internatjonal pol- icy of declaration for the league of Nations with reservations, was re- celved. by Governor Cox today. Root acccording to Cox’s informa- tion, believed it inadvisable to form 4 ‘“new association of nations” or try to remodel the Hague Tribunal. Wiashington, Sept 22.—President ‘Wilson soon will make public his first iitterance as to the 1920 presidential campaign, it was believed here to- day. That this utterance will be on the league of nations was taken for granted. There are indications that the president is making ready to ac- tively enter the campaign. PIGEONS TO RACE IN GREATEST AIR DERBY Two Birds Will Be Released at Central School Grounds &' on Saturday Morning © 8t. Louis will be the goal for 5,- 000 homing pigeons which will be re- leased from 2,500 towns and cities in the United States within a radius of 500 miles of the 'Missouri metropolis. 1t will be the biggest affair of its kind in the history of the world. Two of these pigeons will be re- leased under the direction of the Bar- - ker Drug and Jewelry store at the Central school grounds at 10 o’clock Saturday morning, September 26. The two students in the Bemidji pub- 1ig schools having the highest aver- age in school work for the 1919-1920 school year will personally release the birds. . Each of the 5,000 birds is to carry a message from some city official to the governor of Missouri.. Mayor L. F. Johnson has consented to send a message to the Missouri governor and each of the two birds will carry such a message. Prizes will be awarded the pigeons making the best time to St. Louis. The birds,both young and old, have been thoroughly condition~ ed for the race. This great aerial flight will be a feature of the annual convention of eight thousand Rexall druggists at St. Louis. Winning birds will be ex- hibited in the places from which they began the flight. 1. A. Barker, of the local Rexall store, expects the pigeons to arrive hére Thursday in preparation for the flight. They will be on exhibit at the Barker Drug and Jewelry store up ta the time for the flight. DIVING HELD UNFAIR IN HIGH JUMPING New York, Sept. 22.—When the Amateur Athletic Union holds its an- nual convention next month the Met- ropolitan association here will pre- sent a resolution designed to curb the prictice of “high diving” by high jumpers. A resolution urging this re- striction was unanimously adopted last night by the local association. “A fair jump” says the” proposed resolution, “is one where one or both feet go over the bar before the head of the contestant.”