Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 3, 1920, Page 1

' The Ploneer is the only" daily “wihtin 100 miles of Bemidji and }as® "the ‘largest ~circulation i Northern Minnesota. [T EATHER REPORT. /' sota weather—Generally p¢ e d Saturday. Some= L it todight wh“a‘{—e‘dfi night. = — = = e === — = — = 2 = BEMIPJI, MINN,, FRIDAY EVENINGXDEC. 3, 1920 VOLUME )'(Vll'l. NO. 290 55c PER MONTH ! Officiale Firmly Convinced that They Sought Registered Mail g From Mowbridge \ ONLY TWO MAIL SACKS ARE TAKEN FROM CAR As Train Pulls Out, Bandits - Leap Off and Escape in 5 Automobile (By United PresS) Minneapolis, Dec. 3.—Three mask- ed bandits boarded the mail car of the Chicggo, Milwaukee and St. Paul train, No. 6, gt Hopkins, Minn., early today and looted the registered mail pouches and leaped from the train before it pulled out. They escaped in automobiles. Rallroad mail service officials esti- mated the loot at between $2,000 and $10,000." The three bandits-entered the front end of the mail car at Hop- kins, held up the three mail clerks, then §ystematically looted the mail pouches and picked out everything that looked good. “Three federal officers took up the trail. The mail clerks on the car were Fred Pousley and O.°E. Ostman of St. Paul, and Ray M. Ench of Minnenpo}is. e (By United Press) Minneapolis, Dec. 3,~~Three mask- ed bandits ‘Who robbbd the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul mail car at Hopkins early today, sought register- ed maijl from Mowbridge, S. D., and got’ what théy were looking for, ac- cording ‘to Guy Benson, conductor of the train. . “This lead to the belief that a much smaller amount” was obtained in the loat then was at first estimated. Rail road mail ‘service heads now esti- mated that not more than $10.000 had been secured. They were in touch with Mowbridge officials. Bensou said that the bandits open- ed~a number of mailsacks but car- ried’ oft only two which were placed aboard at Mowbridge. They rifled ‘the-mail car while the train stopped at Hopkins and as it pulled out they leaped off and ran into a neighboring school yard, where they escaped in an automobile. B f INTELLIGENT VOTE SHOWN 1 ON INITIATED MEASURES (By United Press) Bismarck, N. D., Dec. 2.—Five measures initiated by the Indepen- dent Voters association and passed at the general elections in November by/| majorities ranging from 1,000 to 16,- €00 become laws. * That an intelligent vote was cast on these measures is evidenced from “iicket scratching.” The vote cast on each was about equal but major- ities varied 8,000._ ‘Most popular was the measure call- ing for examination of industries the state bank in particular. North Da- kota demanded this measure by i vote of approximately -116,000 to 100,000. Next in favor was tRe med- sure limiting loans of the state bank to actnal farmers residing in the state; and tHird a law conferring on the state superintendent of school supervision over certification of teachers, preparation of courses of study, standardization of schools, and state examination. The letter law had a majority of about 10,000. FUNERAL SERVICES FOR JOHN PAUL HEL DTODAY The death of Johp Paul, 62 years, occurred at Wilton Monday morning November 29 at two o'clock. Mr. Paul was living with his sister, Mrs. Emma Hinshaw at Wilton at thegime of his death. The funeral took place from the Hinghaw residence at Wil- ton at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon. Interment will be made in Greenwood cemetery, Bemidji, Rev. L. P, War- ford officiating. James Paul,’a bro- ther of the deceased, who resides in Séuth Dakota, but who has been look- ing after the business of himself and his brother in Saskatchewan, was present at the funeral, which was in charge of M. E. Ibertson, funeral di- rector. HOPP’S ENTERTAINERS " PLAY-AT DANCE TONIGHT Hoppe’s Musical Entertainers will play for the dance to be given to- night at the Armory by the Ralph Gracie ppst of the American Legion and indications are that exceptional- Iy good dance music will be furnish- ed. A short program of entertain- ment will be given during intermis- sions and this feature is sure to meet with popular approval. The orchestra is composed of eight picces. each member accredited with being a first-class artist. During the past few weeks it has been touring the northwest and last evening play- ed at Grand Rapids, N CHURCH CENSUS WILL BE TAKEN ON SUNDAY Committee of Twenty-six Will 3 Canvass, All Homes in City at that Time A _church or religious census of the “|city of Bemidji will be taken Sun- day, Dec. 5, for the purpose of secur- ing information for all denominaticns represented in the city as well as those not represented. L ‘The canvass will take place Sunday afternoon and will be conducted by a committee of men, twenty-six pumber, The city has been divided into districts and certain sections will be assigned to each memhey of the canvassing committee. ,“AA c!ard ix:dex will h% compile 6(0w°ULD INFLUENCE THE all information secura and e K church provided with tae infor:nat‘in. "'0, GRECIAN PLEBISCITE pertaining to its denomiagtion. The following is a list of afiestions in- ‘ cluded in the questionnaire and the co-operation of all ctizens will e greatly appreciated. and boys in family; member of what church; if not a member, what.church preference; attend what Sunday school; children attend what Sunday school, and names of others resudirg at address. B e committee aims. to complete he city canvass as far as possible Sunday afternoon and waen they call, prompt replies to all questions will be of great assistance and will ex- pedite the work greatly. Annouancements “from the vari church pulpits will be nmade Sunday morning and all church members it is believed will lend a helping hand to the canvassers ip securing the infor- mation required by the’ question- naires.- ELSIE BAKER TRIO“AT METHODIST CHURCH TONIGHT @ The third number of the Lyceum course being given under the aus-| pices of the Woman’s Study club will take place in the auditorium of the Methodist church when the Elsie Baker Trio appear at 8 o’clock this evening. Miss’Baker is a well known artist and she possesses a rare contralto voice, together with a splendid stage appearance. With Miss Baker will appear ‘Wil- liam Durieux, well known cellist, and a’ talented pianist. “This trio is composed of artists who have won an unexcelled reputa- tigh ‘as soloists as well as _ensemble players. This promises to be an ex- cellent entertainment, and Bemidji music lovers will want to take ad- vantage of the opportunity of hear- ing such splendid talent. CONSUMER'S SHOE COMPANY OPENS NEW SHOE STORE HERE The Consumer’s ‘Shoe company has announced that it will open a new shoe store in tRe Kaplan building on Minnesota nv§le about ‘December 11. This concern conducts a chain of stores, the ‘BemidjT branch being their seventeenih. They expect to carry a line for men, women and chil- dren and will sell merchandice right out of the cases instead of installing fixtures. Arrangements for this opening were completed by N. Nathansohn and P. A, Peterson of Minneapolis the fore part of the week. It is their purpose to\engage the services of some local yian as manager. CHILD’S WELFARE BOARD MEETS MONDAY AFTERNOON The county Child’s Welfare Bgard will meet in the county commission- ers’ room at the court house on Mon- day, December 6, at threeo’tlock. Any one having cases which shauld be brought to the attention of the board, or any one knowing of cases which are as yet unknown to’that body, are requested to present them at this meeting. CASUALTIES IN MINE STRIKE EVENLY SPLIT Vnbiased Opinion Indicates Resfonsibility Is Equal in Mine Troubles Williamson, W. Va., Dec. Harold Jacobs, copyrighted United Press.)—Of the score or more killed and the half hundred wounded in the battle between the ‘‘yeller dogs” and the “red necks” in the mine war in Mingo county, the cas- Tualties were about eyenly divided and unbiased opinion indicated that res- ponsibility js also about equal. ‘The “yeller dogs’ 'are the non-un- ion men and the “‘red necks” are the members of the United Mine Workers. These names are frequently hurled back and forth between the factions. Since the federal troops marched into Mingo county last Sunday and re-established their’lines of business- like looking sentries at strategic points, there has been a virtual ces-|! sation of fighting. Commander Hall has asked citizens to surrender their weapons. As a result of this order in Matte- wan alone more than 500 pistols and rifles were voluntarily given to the soldiers. Some gunmen. however, are believed to be retaining their arms and officils have expressed fear of going about alone as directed un- less “‘well heeled.” Name and address; number of giris| ) ALLIEDNOTICE AGAINST GREE KINGS RETURN Declares that Complete Liberty of Action Will Be Used if King Returns % 0 BE PRINTED " HOUSTON SAYS FARMER RELIEF | BY GOVERNMENT IS INPOSSIBLE Appears Before Joint Session of Commission Seeking Relief for Farmers 1 LEGISLATION TO AID i Re % ‘ion Would Be Held as ‘~ation of King’s ":hle Ach. ) (By United Press) London, De¢. 3.—An allied note declaring that ‘“‘complete liberty of action” will be exercised in Greece if King Constantine returns to Greece, “vill be widely published in Greek newspapers, it was declared today, to influence the plebescite before De- cember 5. The note was drafted yesterday in a conference of British, French and Italian officials. It was determined tg give the note wide-spread public- ity in the Greek press before the plebescite and King Constantine’s ret turn, to prevent the Greek govern- ment from suppressing it. The note expressed surprise at the Greek situation and referred to Con- stantine as one whose disloyal acts had caused the alli embarassment and loss. The king's restoration, it was said, would be regarded by the allies as a ratification of his hoy- tile acts. COUNCIL COMMITTEE PURCHASES PEST HOUSE The committee appointed by the City Council to purchase = suitable property for the city use in which)to house patients with contagious dis- eases today purchased the property owned by, Charles S. Carter ut Sev- enth street and Mississippi avenue. The property costains a seven room house and®four lots. Possession will be given next Wednesday morning. The sale was made thru the Willits' agency. D’ANNUNZIO DEFIES ITALIAN COMMANDER (By United Press) Rome,Dec. 3.—Gabriel D'Annun- zio sent a note of defiance today to General Cavalgia, commanding the Italian forces surrounding Fiume. Cavalgia, had commanded that D’An- ftunzio evacuate Arde and Veglia, ac- cording to the Reppalo treaty. “I do not recognize your authority,” the poet replied. “I shall continue to hold this island. “I am waiting for you to send men to dislodge my brave legionaires and your men will be warmly re- ceived.” The note was sent to Ital- jan forces and navy here drawing their cordons more closely about Fiume. The port is said to be heav- ily blockaded. SITUATION DISCUSSED Committees Seek to Hit ‘Jpon Speedy Means of Aiding Soil Tillers (By United Press) Washington, Dec. 3. (By L. €. Martin.) —“Governme or the present conditions confronting the farmers impossible,” Secretary of the Treasury Houston told the house and senate agricultural - committees today. Houston was the first witness before the joint session of the com- mission seeking relief for farmers who have suffered from repeatedly failing prices of their produets. ALFRED-STEVENS Elected cavtain of next year's foot- ball team at the Bemidii High school boosters banauet last night. STEVENS ELECTED TO FOOTBALL CAPTAINCY Bemidji High Football Eleven Entertained By Booster Club at Banquet nited Press) Washington, Dec. Seeretary of Treasury Houston invited today to appear before house and senate agricultural tees weeting in joint session, s legislation demanded by s to improve marketing and eredit_conditions While the two committees sought to hit upon the speediest amd most effective means of helping the furm- s (By the comm Alfred Stevens assisted in m‘m"“l ’ cd by the Remidji there was opbosition to any di- A “lreet government aid involving the son, was cleeteu to captain the next “:(‘l ‘f'l‘v”wr\l"l,n““‘,“; funds to ;fl\.\ilit year's team at the banquet held by [0 W0 : v the Girl’s Booster club at the Mark- Lam hotel Jast evening. of Max Boyce wius also proposed but in the voting Steven on out. These two men are to be the sole remnants of this yea championship team, ten men from the regu this year he- iug slated for graduation Material for next season’ re- gation is not nearly as’promising as it was for the past scason and the Bemidji scbofl will suffer a heawy set back when the ten men graduate, Nevertheless Bemidji will be a strong contender for district honors at least. Attention is now heing turned 1o has- ketball and indications are that the school will have u serappy quint iussel]l Brooks. who has Teft for Culi- forni bas caused a sethack to the basketbalt=hopes, but his place will be filled by one of the younger mem- bers who made a good showing on the second team last year. In addition to the clection of a new captain to succeed Russ<cll Brooks, a number of imprompru talks re an leac aid today that te need Republic the immed lishment of a peace itus and there was revival of (alk of passing the resolution at the short session in the i of thefcertainty that President Wilson will veto it. | ,U. S. INVITED TO TAKE PART IN DISARMAMENT PLANS (By United Press) Washington, Dec. 3.—An invita- {tion from the League of Nutions for 1the United States’ participatton in {deliberations over disarmament, was received in the state department to- Iday. 'LONDONS UNEMPEOYED SEIZING RESIDENCES (By United Press) London, Dec. 3.-Unemployed men in London continued today to solve the housing situation by s lic buildings and unoccupied {dences. In all the workers | |ricaded themselves in and proceeded The name w made by members of the team and an enjoyable banquet liour was spent by all. Following the banquet the team was the guest of honor at 1 dancing party at the K. K. Kenfield home, 'DENTAL EXAMINERS’ RECEIPTS TOTAL OVER TEN THOUSAND ito make themselves comfortable. as seized by 1 to pay five nt. Pending locked One large residence man who off per week as e of the offer, he himself in. In general there pathy for the tenants amd no of (By United Fress) | St. Paul, Dec. 3.— Receipts of the s state board of dental examiners ing the past year were $10,! cording to the annual report filed to- the re-estab-f-- PROGRAM IS ANNOUNCED FOR FARM BUREAU MEET Forenoon of Annual Session on December 18 to Be Devoted to Group Meetings The program for the anunual meet- ing of the Farm Bureau was outlined at a meeting of the program commit, tee Wednesday evening at Farm Bu- reau office. A letter to be sent to the chairman of each committee ask- ing him to assume the leadership in preparing a draft of a resolution cov- ering his subject in consultation with neighbors and others interest- ed before the of the meeting. The di attempt has been made to drive them out. day with Governor Burnquist by Dr. C. T. Dillin of Austin, secretary. @ forenoon of the annual meeting will s be devoted to the meetings of th va- rious groups lead by the chairmen pulme(Ll The resolutions previously FEDERATION PRESIDENT : outlined will be discussed and put into definite form for presenlu(iunp:u FLAYS CORPORATIONS the generlul meeting in the afternoon for final discussion and adoption. “The followig commitiee chairmen |Program Would Restrict ‘All were appointed. each having (he : : - Drivilege of naming others 10 assivi | Jmmigration to U. S. for them: Agricultural Society. . F. Schroe- Next Two Years der, Bemidji. e, \\',LIl"l‘;f]!;(’f‘kl‘ll:;‘:;:l((l:f?v.\ Association, . ~ l'n:ilgnl lil)r;ieted I:‘:es‘s)l n s = S;'vd\l’ullulln”(}r(;\l\‘;i-rs assoctution, | business and Iabor for an interview - Lo Arnold, Ben i on what legislation they believed: = (‘lu\:l?.mué;lr;l\(;\j'i‘.‘s ociation, 11 M. ;v:(xlx‘f'zx:sii:h:rul;!rp:g t:. bem:fitdth_eir cekeepers asociati stries or ‘organizations and im- / School, and Boys' and Girls' ¢ e moianycnehe LONCHY, ANG LY, DFn H. A. Pflughoeft, Bemhlt;l‘.” ¢lubs linterview was with Samuel Gompers, Home Development, Mrs. X. Wil [feragnt of the American Federation let, Bemidji. Fashin 4 Farmers’ Clubs, Thos. Porte, Tur- | ores Miulon, Dec. 3. -(By Ralph = ile River. Couch, Ln}ted lfress correspondent.) Commercial Iuterest, . H. Winter, | gropecial investigation of labor con- Bemidji, / *|ditions throughout .the entire United Arrangements were made for .SUIlg's und of big corporations deal- holding the meeting at the Civie and |8 10 food, fuel, clothing and other Commerce association rooms. Lunch necessities, will be demanded by‘con- Will be served there, enabling overy | §FesS early in December, President one to eat luneh without leaving the | Somuel Gompers of the American - building, thereby saving time, Federation of Lubor, said. 9 Meeting called to order; 11, “Big corporations are closing fac- A old, president. tories, deliberately curtailing the Disposition of committees, portution,” Gompers charged, o 12:00--Committee meet- | “With the aim of perpetuating the ng: prices of the war period, during which 12:00 to 1:00 many corporations |£mle profits equal- 100 - Call 10 ord ling their entire capital investment. 1:00 to 1:10 -7 s report, “Labor is ready to lay before con- - I McCurdy gress omplete program of anti- 110 1o 1 County agent's Re- | profiteering proposals,’ Gompers port. . C. Dvoracek. said. “Additional demands will be 1220 a0 1130 Report on, federal {made for passage of new measures farm loan, V. Z. Robinson, intended to increase the well-being of Lo 3:30-—Report of commit- |the great mass of people.” discussion. The legislation as suggested by 30 I.; 4 4 —'l':;lk. i Gompers in the anti-profiteering pro- i > on of ofticers. . gram inc : edi: - ‘This meeting will be unique in the :::g‘:“oi";:\"l;li:gul.:tli:xgl?;:n?:\:zel’::;' relative amount of time devoted to|ing and cold storage industries; (2h setspeeches. Most of the time will | Revision of the tax laws to take from be given over to committee meetings | corporations the i-xces,»x profits made where detinite resolutions and recom- [during the war period of 1916 to nll'u(l:.llmna Will he rformulated and |1920; (3) Government assistance and lu‘ :-‘4'-11|l)};‘ll:'|(‘lus"()|i>l‘(‘.‘”n"!w' and | encouragement to gmnpprativc dis- r i portunity will Itributing organizations to get sup- 2 fore final adoptions. This arrange- |'“-‘-',"Ll":,“s:|n:\tl|1|e ;»U'n:::];;t;oi- de; n“rt: ment should be welcomed by he | Lt g the st of production” and farmers and should ensure a good at- | menatoctire of staple commoditiess iendance. Kvery farmer whether of | (5 Fatablishment b the government the Farm burcan or not is urged to ‘}" tabi munbul' e e-rr c;, attend and take part in discussi e ik Sious. | production costs and prices, to which - MANTELL DEFEATS (f[JRLEY body the federal and income tax SMITH AT SPRINGFIELD, Mo, | ™ ol be assikned, @ Cammins rank Mantell, who has spent con- | (ransportution. laws sand . prohibition lerable of his time in this city dur- o 2l Earopean and Asiatic immi the past year and who, on ono|o ot st oo jon, appered before tocal fight | Sauen, for i period of at least ta 5, wou his fight with Curley Smith | Loars Wore (o other mousee " aith at Springfield, Mo., lust night, accord. | hor Will roauire 1 s’ Gompers - ing to a telegram received by Joe S l‘|.onvcm-s, ot P Morris. ) suid. He also suid that reactionary The telegrum states that he won | OOt are ehcournging, . world the bout in five tounds. The sched. | 000 of immigration to the Uuited e callod for ten States with the hope of crm}&mg K\_”!a& Dick Franklin has received word | har, surbus resulting in wide-spesa :‘lz""s:"::i'::"?(‘ll":"':l“"")‘ B ""‘:fi"" 0""’:;‘}“": “Hundreds of workers in other coun- Fred Fulton of Minneapolls in'a ten: | Uries ignorant of actual agricutiural - round muin event. Negotintions | soe eed” Lo forsake. their homes were completed with Jack White, pro- | PCIIE LiTed (L8 omme e e ires moter of bosing at Springfield. e Y e of high wages which seem like untold R e wealth are being puinted for these EDUCATORS ENMRSE people by groups of interests anxious to re-establish autocracy in industries STATE MD REVISION and deprive the workers of this coan- = try of a benefit that is gained throvgh organization. these o 5 other countries are being victimized. Educational Ass’'n. Resolves|It is necessary to point out that]the o . United States is unable to assimilute that Distribution Should Be |, \nuke good citizens of all the ime on Taxation Basis migrants that are now arriving. “American labor is not devoting any of its activities to any propusals = (By United Press) having for their purpose the c! osing . Moorhead, Dec. 3.—The North-[of the gates of opportunity Lo any west Central_Minnesota Educational [map or women, but in justice to . association meeting in Moorhead this| Anferican men and women who have afternoon, passed resolutions endors-|made sacrifices to elevate their stand- ing the plun for revision of state aid |ings and increase the well-beiag of propoesed by the state board of edu-[the great masses of people of this cation and instructing all educators|country, it is only fair that the ad- Radobi and boards of education in the direc- tion of work for the passage of thix measure. The plan provides for distribution of state aid on the basis of taxation, giving greater aid to districts having higher rates. President L. D. Coff- man of the University of Minne- gota addressed the meeting last night, making a plea for higher lev- els of general education., 5 The Northwest Central district ex? tends from the state line to Wadena on the e south’ to Morris, and the north line is south of Crookston. MASONIC LODGE CONFERS THIRD DEGREE UPON THREE The Maszgnic lodge. A. ¥. and A. M., conferred the third degree upon three voung men Thursday evening. After the session the members were taken to the Third Street Cafe where lunch was served. PRES. GONPERS | CONGRESS Bl Conditions Will Be one of Numerous Demands i 2 £ 8 mission of the great flood of persons anxious to enjoy those benefits, be. delayed and regulated so as not to destroy the progress already made.” CHRISTMAS TREES TO - COST LESS THIS YEAR St. Paul, Dec Santa Claus and the weather man have joined hands in their preparations for Christmas trees this year. Santa’s agents in the north woods have cut more trees this year than evre before and the weather man has furnished mild weather so that the work could be conveniently completed, and trees will sell much cheaper this year than It he average family trees will cost about seventy-five cents and small table trees from fifteen cents and up. Large trees will be priced according to size, ’