Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, October 5, 1920, Page 1

g BEMIDJI, S p i MINN., TUESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 5, 1920" OPS FIRS 160X EXPECTING BREAK IN REPUBLICAN RANKS B_eliev’resv BRorah’s Op?ofitim; to U. S. Entering Associa- .. tion Wil Split Party _(By United Press)- < Dayton, Ohio, Oct. 5. (By- Herhertl Walker.)—~Governor James M. Cox , |indicated that he expected a hreak in Blind Congressman From 10th : pmfiwm Speak! on %,+15 %, \TRE @ Women Are 'Especially L ’sfi \ . h;l:lenOu.ofAmeriu'x " Foremost Orators ‘RALLY BEGINS i ! +AT THE ELKO\ < Thomas Schall, the famous blind ‘congressman, will deliver an address tonight at thel Elko theatre on. the issues: of the day as he sees'them. nows the ‘game’: from -!!soup “to nuts” and is-not afraid to tell about: what he knows. He has always been classed in pol- itics as {ndependent.and is con- - sidered” by many a “radical” along certsiy lines. o) an: -Schall -i8 without question one of the leading orators in the United States today and citi- zens of this section are particularly fortunate in being favored with the privilege-of hearing'a man of his cal- ibre;‘and- Teputation. ~He does not eonfine his' talk along partisan lines ‘has always-been a strong advo- cate ‘of lal e % " The women are especially. urged to ttgnd snd bring their husbands. No be reserved and the pro- good. -eariy-as-indfeations-ére ater. will be packed 1ong before the @nynm Dbeglns. . L. ] : The fourth annual meeting of the \Win One class of* the - Methodist church was held’ in the basement parlors of the church last night at _Which the annualelection of pfficers _“took place. Those elected for the coming year were as follows: Presi- 4 R. 0. Bagby; Vice-President, . M. Bagley; Seoretary, E. H. ‘Asst. Sety., Mrs., L. B. Gran- dy;-Treasurer, C J. -Winter; Teacher, . ‘Harnwell. —_ ' or trafisacting the business of ‘the-class, refreshments were served. There: were about thirtyfive in at- tendance. . © 7 0\ . . "COMMAND FT. SNELLING + "7 (By, United.Press) t "8t Paul, Oct. B-—Charles Ger- .. hardt, commander of} Fort Snelling % tor the. uast’ year, will be detailed * commanding of - of ‘Canip Devens, M about Novémber 1, according to word received here. = Colomel Al- fred Bjornitad, formet St. Paul man, distinguished war veteran, and form- er attache of the American. embassy 4n Berlin, will become, commander of Fort Snelling, it is said. COLONEL WOMAN TRAPPER MAKES $1,800 WITH SIXTY. TRAPS (By United Press.) Victoria, B. Oct. 5.—Mrs. Wil- liam Chamberlain, wife of a rancher : mear Inve;mm 2 theq‘ (éolumbh . river, prove: season that women can. be successful trappers. She cleared 1,800 on furs'with sixty traps. ‘As ploneer in.a new feminine indus- try; she set an- example “that will be followed by many women throughout British Colum;i: %ll fl“lnke She lis preparing to_trap i a T - scale. ‘Her trap lines will Be set with 200 traps when the sefison opens in No- /When las}, season ‘ended her sea- son’s catch comprised 700 muskrats and many weasel, mink, skunks and red foxes. o PLAYMATES SET FIRE X 7 (By United Press) # St. Paul, Oct.. 5 —Police today _were searching for the play mates of Edward Piller, age.5, who -set his clothing on fife with matches. late yesterday “because they did not~like him.” 3 ' The 1ad was ip a serioug condition at- the_city hospital. -~ His mother fi;pa the burhing*clotlies from his and probably saved hig life. i tire' republican ranks over-the league of nations issue as a result of Sena- tor Borah’s annopnced opposition to the United States entering into. any kind of association of nations. ~ “f have found.that_when you try to stretch a blanker to cover too ‘much ground it is apt to split in the middle,” he said. ' “Neither the Te- publican nor the candidate can bring all party groups under one blanket,” GAMBLING HEAD VILL BE NAMED Evidence Shows That Million~ nirg New York Banker . Headed Betting Ring (By United Press) Chicago, Oct. 5.—The head of the gambling- syndicate which fixed the play in the_ 1919 world series, was expected to be named in evi- dence presented the ook county grand jury probing crooked base ball here today. & . According to reliable authorities, evidence has been procured showing that ‘a millionaire New York gambler headed the betting ring. Evidence, it is said, will show that he sent an agent o Cincinnati with instruc- tions to plunge heavily on the Reds to beat the White Sox, and will cite a\bet of $33, with a big Chicago gambler made by the ~New ~York gambler’s agent. - vt ) The ‘Chicago gambler, . wi been in the East until recently, was expécted to give evidence. SEASON OPENS OCT. 15 FOR PARTRIDGES ONLY . Game Warden John Cline wishes to 11 the attention of the_ public to the fact that there Is_considerable misunderstanding as to just what species of birds may be killed after October 15 and to clear up the doubt fh the minds of those who are not familiar with the subject he has is- sued the following statement: No prairie chicken-or sharp-tailed grouse shall be takKen, killed or had in posséssion prior Fo September 16, 1922. Partridge may be taken or possessed between October 15th and November 30th, both ‘inclusive, of this year and during,the same period -of tel)ue in each even numbered year heréafter. .~ ) The ordinary partridge is the only bird of the chicken specie which is allowed to be killed or had in posses- sion'this year. The white breasted or sharp-tailed grouse, commonly ‘called-“grouse”, is'not-allowed to-be killed or had in possission this year. AUCTIONS " ARE BECOMING A FAD Farmers ;-nd Townspeople Are Inyited to Bring Articles : :to Ba Auctlonod Comimunity auctfon sales are be- coming quite the “fad” in the smaller. villages in this locality and some. of the hustling towns aressure to. draw big crowds for their respective sec- tions. \ e The Solway farmers and business men, the Puposky farmers and busi- ness men, and the Hines farmers and business men are all announcing com- muity sales this month. These sales will. doubtless draw the people into the villages and in addi- tion to making the auction sale a big success; the local merchants will pro- fit 'greatly by them. Both farmers and towns-people are invited to bring whatever they have to sell to this auction. and an auc- tioneer is engaged to sell the varjous articles, to the highest bidder.” The sale at Hines is reported as being scheduled for this week. The Solway sale will be held the 13th and the big sale at Puposky is scheduled for the 18th of this month. ‘The Puposky Mercantile company is sponsoring this big event and the business men and farmers are cooper- ating in 2 big way. Small dodgers are being circulated requesting farm- ers to list items with the various mer- chants and these items will be listed on a big poster and distributed thru out that section of the country. BORAH PLEDGES IS CONTINUED SUPPORTTODAY TOREPUBLICAN 2k . -+ Wires Headquarten‘ That He Will Continue to Uphold Senator Harding . \ WILL TRY TO DEFEAT LEAGUE OF NATIONS Harding Prepares for Trip- to Southwestern.States, Which . Will Begin Tomorrow (By United Press) Marion, Ohio, Oct. 5. (By Raymond Clapper.)—All, doubt as to the “trea- ty irreconsilables” standing behind Senator. Harding was put at an end today with the publication at head- quarters here of a telegram from Sen- ator Borah of Idaho, pledging him- self to work for the election ol the republicin ticket and defeat the league of nations. “I want you to know my speeches in the future will be alone the same| lines- as at Danbury and in the sen- ate,” Senator Borah wired., “I want you to win and I want to see the league of nations scheme defeated. In my own way'I shall devote my time to the achievement of both proposi- tions.” : T, This telegram was designed by Bo- rah to set at rest rumors that he in- tends - to desert the' stump.” Senator ‘Hiraih Johnson, according' to his Tat-| est_ speeches, s -¢hdorsing. the stand of Herding on: the league., Benator Harding was warking to- day on''speeches to be delivered in ‘the southwestern trip, starting to- morrow. He plans to speak on the league of nations at Des Moines Thursday and probably answer Pre- gident Wilson’s .attack on his posf- tion. The Yepublican nominee is scheduled for speeches at Des Moines, \St. Joseph; Omaha, Kansas City and Oklahoma City. ST. PAUL ATTORNEY TO HAVE SECOND HEARING ” (By, United Press) St. Paul, Oét. 5.—Michael Sulli- van, St. Paul attorney, charged with haying collecte $50 from Paul New- ton, a blind soldier, formerly of Be- midji, as a fee for collecting his war risk insurance, will be given another hearing before United States Commis- sioner Samuel Whaley, on October 15, His preliminary hearing was con- tinued yesterday. to give him time to get two physicians as witnesges in his-defense. Sullivan had had great difficulty in getting medical records on Newton’s case, it is said. | REDUCED RAILROAD RATE ASSURED TO CONVENTION D'elegates‘Will' Be 'Aliowed Re- turn Trip Ticket at One- _third of RegularFare- k4 A Delegates to the sixty-second con- vention of ~the Minnesota Sunday school association; to be held at Du- luth, November 5, 6, and~7, will be accorded a special one and’one-third rate upon the certificate, plan, ac- cording to word just received from the aSsociation office, 514 Peoples Bank building, St. Paul. ‘The following suggestions are be- inggiven out to guard; ail delegates in the securing of the proper certi- ficate blank when Buying their ticket, full fare going to insure the one-third fare returning: ' The dates of sale for going tickets will be from November: 2 to 7 inclu- sive, and the:return limit is Novemb- er 10., RS Be.sure when purchasing your go- ing ticket to ask the ticket-agent for a certificate. Do ndt make the mis- take of asking for a'receipt. If, how- ever, it is impossible to get a certi- ficate from the lotal ticket agent, a receipt will be satisfaptory and should be secured whel: ticket. is pur- chased. “See that the ticket reads-to the point where the convention is to bejheld and no other. See that your ceftificate is stamped -with the same date as your ticket. Sign your name to the certificate orsreceipt in ink. Show-thiseto the ticket agent. C#ll at the railroad station for ticket and certificate at least 30 min- utes before departure of train. Certificates are not kept at all sta- tions. Ask your home'station where you can procure certificates and thru tickets to the plagé of mueting.. If not, buy a local” ticket to nearest point” where a certificate’ and thru ticket to place of meeting can be bought. - i Immediately upon your arrival at the meeting, present yourcertificate to the endorsing officer, . Wi’L. Smith- ies, as the reduced fare fop.the return journey will not apply unléss you are properly identified as provided for by the certificates. t, it he. undertcol WAE the re- duction' for the return Journey is not guaranteed, but is contingent on an attendance of not less than 250 members of the organization and de- pendent members of their families at the meeting holding regularly issued certificates frem ticket agents at starting points showing payment of normal one-way: traffic fare of not less than 75 cenis on the going trip. If the necessary minimum of 250 | regularly issued certificates are pre- sented to the special agent, and your certificate :s validated, you will he entitled to a return ticket via the seme route as the gonig journey at ane-third of the normal one-way tar- iff fare from place of meeting to point at. which your certificate was issued up to and including November 10. Return tickets issued at the reduc- ed fare will not be good on.any lim- ited train;on which such reduced transportation is not honored. FINE WEATHER, ASSURED New York, Oct. 5.—The New York weather forecast for the world se- ries games predicted cldar and cool, after jshowers tomorrow night. The first\Series of the games were prom- jsed almost perfect weather condi- tions. The early morning mists left a blue sky and bright sunshine. ;& | RIS o HORARS STUDY (LUB ARRANGES "LYCEUM COURSE High Class Entertainments Are Assured Bemidji Patrons Durling Winter | FIRST PROGRAM TO BE HELD OCTOBER 27 Proceeds to Go to Fund for Bemidji_Shte Normal Scholarship A lyceum course, the purpose of which is to bring clean entertain- ment, high class musical attractions, and inspirational speakers, is assured for Bemidji this winter. The Woman’s Study club is completing the arrange ments for the talent with the‘Redpath Vawter management, and the dates and attractions are ready for pub- lication. The lyceum movement has become such a strong factor in American life that there is hardly a city or town (Continued on Page 8) PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE OPENS UNIQUE HOSP'TAL Perryville, M. D., Oct.—The new government hospital where the U. 8. Public Health service will provide special care and treatment for shell- shocked soldiers ivas opened Tecently with the transfer of over 100 patients from the témporary hospital at Cape May, N. J. The new institution is in charge of Surgeon E. H. Mulllan, an experienced regular officer of the public health service, wha has been the commanding officer at Cape May. The government reservation at Perryville affers exceptional oppor- tunities: for special care mnd treat- ment of the mild types of mental dis- orders embraced in the term “Shell for in addition to the main al building, there are numer- s individual cottages where speclal care and a home-like environment can be provided where necessary to pro- mote the patients recovery. FARMER-LABOR NOMINEE WITHDRAWS NAME TODAY (By. United Press) St. Paul, Oct. 5.—Cyrus M. Kifk, farmer-labor candidate for governor was expected to withdraw today. The lists will be e{;)setl tonight by Secre- tary of Sfite Julius Schmahl. King conferred whth nonpartisan leaguey leaders last night. (By United Press) St. Paul, Oct. 5.—Cyrus M. King announced his withdrawal today. & A 9, 10"/// ) 4 NORTHWESTERN/SCHOOL " FORMALLY. DEDICATED State Officers Including Preus .Were 'Preun!' for Opening of' Crookston School (By: United Press) Crookston, Oct. 5.—The Crookston Northwestern School of Agriculture, was formerly dedicated today in- gon> nection with the unveiling of a mem- orial to former students who died in the world war. President- Coffman, of the University of Minnesota, and Regents Fred B. Suyder and Pierce Butler, took in the ceremonies, begin- ning shortly before noon. Many state officers were there for the occa- sion, including J. A. O. Preus, repub- lican nominee for governor, who ad- dressed a large gathering here last night. HEYWOOD GIVEN TWENTY YEARS U. S. Court of Appeals for Chicago District Upholds LW, W, Convictions (By United Press) Chicago, Oct. 6.—The United States Court of Appeals for the Chi- cago district, today upheld the con- viction of Big Bill Heywood, and nine other I. W. W.s an chargeg brought against them of violation of war time acts. The cage has been before the court of appeals for nearly two years. The men were convicted on four counts, but only one of the men was upheld. They were alleged con- spiratorss who violated th¢ Espionage law in making a conspiracy to evade the draft act. Heywood was given twenty years. ~ MIDDLEWEIGHT WINNER L. C. Curtis, Bemidji's big bet in the wrestling game, has, thfu his manager, Joe Morris, issued a chal- lenge to the winner of the Peterson- Hyatt wrestling match to be staged at Wheaton tomorrow. Both Peter- son and Hyatt are top-notchers but Curtis feels very confident in chal- lenging the winner. If the challenge is ‘accepted, Bemidji fans may have an opportunity to witness a first class bout. * Curtis wrestled Johnson of Staples at Sisseton, N. D.and won the firgt fall in two minutes and the second in a trifle over 30 seconds. Johnson formerly claimed the middleweight championship of the northwest, but extended his terirtory a trifle too far when he included Bemidji. Manager Morris plans a number of first class matches for Curtis this winter and it is very likely that the majority of them will be staged here. KNUTSON RETURNS FROM STUDY TRIP T0 EUROPE (Cpecial to Ploneer) St. Cloud, Oct. 6.—Arrived home from trip to Europe where I have been ®tudying conditions arising from the world war and will make a report to Congress that will be available in reconstruction legisla- tion by that body. Hope to commence active paign for re-election this week. Harold Knutson. STATE NORMAL SCHOOL "HAS ACTIVE PROGRAM Attendance at the Normal school in Bemidji shows a great increase over last year. The attendance this year is 100 while that of last year being ahout 50. There are also 90 students enrolled in the elementary cam- |school, which includes the Kkinder- — R >, X QR 2 XX N OSTaN = garten and five other regular grades. One half of the students are grad- uates of high schools in the state, and are taking a two-year academic course. Among these are 25 students lwho are candidates for gradliation next spring, having had one year's 'work in either this or some other state school. Special attention is being paid this year to the health and physical con- dition of the pupils of the school. A number of boys in attendance have organized athleiic teams and are un- der directions of Mf. Worth, teacher of history. The 8anford hall, recently complet- ed, i8 an ideal home for 50 young women, and is in charge of Mrs. Grace Thacker, dean of women. The gymnasium has been fitted out this year for the boys and girls. The gym work is under the direction of Miss Edith Morse, a graduate of Ob- erlin college. The students are or- ganized into two literary socleties. These societies are to compete against each other in debates, which will be held regularly during the year, i \ ; [ b Pitcher’s _Battle Winds: Up ™ With Covelaskie Holding; Upper Hand -, ONLY ONE ERROR RECORDED: IN' GAME Sewell Taking Place of Chags Well in Qpenex .’ (By United Press) Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, Oct. 5. (By Henry Farrell:.)—Cleveland’s' bat- tling Indians drew first' blood 1n- thie 1920 World series today by defeh ing the Brooklyn National Leagusts by a score of 3 to 1 in a tight piteh- er's battle. Cleveland’s victory i told in one word—Coveliskie. ' The Polish spit-baller took down:the hou® of Flatbusn witn fige scattered hits and held the'game in the hollow of his hand from start to finish, Against the:Indian twirler was Rube Marquard, veteran of five world/ serles. . The Rube acquitted himssit like the experfenced twirler: that: ki is and suffered;very little in compari- son to his victorious finale, i ‘In an effort'to hit burns, Broollyn, scored and before Marquard b covered from bis 11l fortune a to. Wood and; remaining: hif oq_‘ 1] bats of Sewell and. O'Neill l:: a stcond run across the plate the game was won. s Every seat in the fleld WAS i ed for the big game. 23,894 watched the opener. They had. 1! to.be discouraged over beca 7 showing of the,Robins and the park confident that the in this world. series does final victory. The- gam a chilling.wind which s was tight as a drum from & standpoint. Konetchy’s error in the ning, which from an analyti point may have lost the the only mis-play of the.en! innings. When Brooklyn leaped sginst:Al right field wall to pull & fromn the bat of Sp high water mark of t| a field angle. It was ong .o0f tiest catches . ever Speaker-made good His reputs the greatest outflelder in fhe ght turning in two brilltant éat { lY(mor;g Sew;ll at short, place of Ray Chapman, piaying i fant game when one cou#id ‘, tension under which he must:1 labored. Three times £ at first stretch to snafe However, he acquitted_hii first class shape from & Woint and delivered the hit:if second inning that helped Cl 4 to victory. . N R Cleveland’s first twos runs came-a- the second inning and. théy: t again in the fourth inning: . B lyn's only challenge was ifi; of the seventh inning. (ByUnited’ Press) New York, Oct. 5.—Clev®! a 6 to 6 favorité in the for the world séries honors,; Iyn backets, however, were:. take offers, holding out for 5 offer. Offering even moml first game allowed bidders. of things. Inabflity to gefy definite on batteries kept dow] ding on the apeger. ~ (By United Press) Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, O (By Henry ~Farrell Indfans and Brookiyn’s the first game of the 1920% ries today on a:field swept! autumn winds -and bathed- liant sunshine, that: put the:# fair condition, . Outside ¢! long line of fans waited till, were thrown open, when. bleacher seats followed. : Uil 2 203 St. Paul, Oct. ‘5. 3 today were receiving apportionment: of school first payment of- funds have received this year: er apportionment .of $1,8% the lar; on; record on a w‘mm‘nflm There will’ be no. shortage o ald, board members said.