Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 16, 1920, Page 1

P The Pioncer is the only daily wilitin 100 miles of Bemidji and has the largest circulation in Northern Minnesota. * EMIDIT i VOLUME XVIHl. NO. 301 BEMIDJI, MINN.‘, THURSDAY EVENING, DEC. 16, 1920 Distribrtion of ,Fahn Products P. %-.d Under Efficient %rke! System [ 13 WOULD . %'ND CURREAT STAT, % ORAGE LAWS Federation We Also Give Rural Reside. .s Better Educational Aid The agricultural program of the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation as outlined at their second annual “meeting held in St. Paul in Novemb- er has made its appearance in a neat four-page pamphlet and contains the summing up of the deliberations of that body. Eleven divisions have ‘been .made, the contents of which follows: Distribution of Farm Products It is highly essential that a more economical and efficient system for the distribution of agricultural pro- ducts be devised to the end that need- less intermediarigs between farm and consumers be eliminated; that pro- ducts be marketed in quantities and under conditions which assure the greatest possible returns to the pro- ducer. This implies: (a) That the existing terminal exchanges in Minnesota which deal in farm products and as yet have not granted membership privileges to farmers’ selling associations on equal terms with all other selling agencies holding membership therein required to do so. (b) That, in addition to the above, such terminal facilities be pro- vided by co-operative action of pro- ducers, either within the state or at export points, as the demands of the trade in farm products require. (¢) That agriculture can only be mate permanent and profitable when the producer of food receives the pro- fit, and therefore, the prices such pro- ducer receivet for his products, should have same relation to such cost of production and the means to accomplish this result should be pro- vided by ce-operative action of the producers. - ©(d) That accurately and fully to know the cost of production of food stuffs, the necessary facilities for a complete and accurate system of ac- counting of -the cost items going in- to the production of food, should be had and provided. Rerorting Marketing Conditions. The importance of providing pro- ducers in Minnesota with reliable and prompt reports of the current market conditions, both in this state and at all other important market points, is obvious and prompts the following announcements in relation thereto: (a) That the State make ample provision for the reporting of cur- rent market quotations and supplies of agricultural and industrial pro- ducts. ER (b) That suitable publicity be given such market reports in order that any shipper may easily and promptly avail himself of such infor- mation. (¢) That reports of transporta- tion facilities, of railway rates and routes, be made available to shippers. (d) That where possible, co-op- erative action between Federal and State authoritiés on reporting of mar- kets be accomplished. (e) 'That the Bureau of Markets of the Uuited States Department of Agriculture be requested to adjust existing inequalities in grain grading in such fashion as shall establish a standard for grains that will not pen- alize wheat on technicalities that do not lower its true milling value. Storaee. The current storage laws of Minne- sota ought to be amended in order that all goods which may be desig- nated as necessities of life and which may be stored in quantity be proper- ly and regularly recorded and an- (Continued on Page Three) GIRL STUDENT INJURED BY HEAVY SCHOOL BUS (By United Press) Gladys Robinson, daughter of ‘Seth Tobinson of Nymore, and Leone Ach- enbach, daughter of Ed. Achenbact, of East Bemidji, both fourteen years of age, were painfully injured last evening when leaving school and at- tempting to enter the school bus while the bus was moving. It is - understood that the girls were crowd- ed under the bus by a crowd behind them who were attempting to get in to the school bus before it stopped. Both girls were immediately taken to the office of Dr. E. H. Smith where their injuries were examined and treated after which they were taken to their homes. No bones were brok- en as far as examination disclosed. ——Buy Christmas Seais—— DE VALERA CLAIMS HE NEEDS NO PASSPORT Would Slip Out of United States By Same Manner As He Came in (By United Press) Washington, Dec. 16.—Eamon De- Valera, president of the Irish repub- Jie, intimated today that when he was ready to return to Ireland he would slip out of the United States without a passport, just as he came in. He said that he did not ask Lloyd George’s consent when he left Ire- land and he would not ask his con- sent before going back. This comment by DeValera was given out in Irish headquarters. De- Valera himself failed to appear and it was explained he was ill. Attaches of the headquarters here said that his suite at the hotel had been given up and while Sinn Fein officers: said he was enroute to the Pacific coast, officials in Washington said he was in New York. This may arouse the report that he has started back to Ireland. (By United Press) New York, Dec. 16.—With rumors flying thick and fast that Eamon De- Valera, president of the Irish repub- lic, is secretly making his way back to Ireland, Frank P. Walsh, Irish- American leader today said “there is much ado about nothing,” and that DeValera has merely hidden himself away in some quiet spot in America for a much needed rest. Buy Christmas Seals. BRAINERD MERCHANT IS ATTACKED AND ROBBED (By United Press) Brainerd, Dec. 16.—John Stern- burg, merchant, was attacked by an unmasked bandit last night as he left his tsore. The bandit grabbed his bag containing $136 and escaped. Buy Christmas Seals- FARMERS MEET HERESATURDAY Annual Meeting of County Farm Bureau Promises to Be Very Instructive Beltrami County Farm Bureau members and friends of bureau will meet in annual session Saturday at 9:30 a. m. at the rooms of the Be- midji Civic and Commerce associa- tion. An exceptionally interesting program is announced for the session and it is urged that the attendance be large. The forenoon will be devoted al- most entirely to group meetings led ‘by the chairmen appointed. Resolu- tions previously outlined will be dis- cussed and put into definite form for presentation at the general meeting in the afternoon for final discussion and adoption ‘or rejection. Lunch will be served at the asso- ciation rooms, enabling everyone to attend the entire session without leav- ing the building. Most of the time will be given over to committee meet- ings where recommendations will be formulated by those directly concern- ed. Opportunity will be given for complete discussion during -the af- ternoon session. Every farmer, whether of the Farm Bureau or not, is urged .to attend and take part in the discussion. Colonel R. A. Wilkinson of Lake Elmo, state representative who has done much good work for the farm- érs, is expected to be in attendance to address the session. The following committee chairmen have been appointed, each to have the privilege of naming others to as- sist: Agricultural society, C. F. Shroeder, Bemidji; Livestock Breeders’ associa- tion, C. W. Clark; Puposky; Seed Po- tato Growers’ association, H. L. Ar- nold, Bemidji; Wool Growers’ asso- ciation, H. M. Cark, Bemidji; Bee- '’keepers ’association, P. E. Welch, Be- midji School, and Boys’ clubs, H. A. Pflughoeft, Bemidji; Home Development, Mrs. N. Willet, Bemidji; Farmers’ Clubs, Thos. Porte, Turtle River; Commercial Interst, and Girls’ (" PROPOSED BILL WOULD PROVIDE “CONMISSIONON COAL INDUSTRY Senator Calder’s Bill Designed to Place Supervision Under Trade Commission BILL IS RESULT OF REPORT TO SENATE Seven Bills Being Drafted By Calder to Carry Out His Recommendations (By United Press) Washington, Dec. 16. (By A. L. Bradford.) —Supervision of the coal industry by the federal trade commis- sion probably will be provided in a bill now being drawn by Senator Cal- der, republican, of New York. The proposed bill is the result of Calder’s report to the senate that the coal problem is a national disgrace and the prices gre partly Yesponsible for the retard . in construction gener- ally. Calder’s bill calls for creation of a separate burepu of the federal trude commission, in which coal operators, wholesalers, retailers and jobbers would be compelled to file regular re- ports on their total tonnage produced and handled, price and cost. Seven bills are now being drafted by Calder to carry out recommenda- tions of his reconstruction plan. Buy Christmas Seals- MCLEAN TO HAVE CHARGE OF HARDING INAUGURATION (By United Press) New York, Dec. 16.—Edward P. McLean, of ‘Washington, republican chairman of the inaugurating com- mittee, will have charge of the in- auguration of President Harding on March 4. This announcement was made today by Will H. Hays, chair- man of the republican national com- mittee. Buy Christmas Seals- PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLOSE FOR HOLIDAYS TUESDAY Bemidji's public schools will close next Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock for the Christmas holidays and will remain closed until Monday after New Year's Day, January 3. ‘Buy Christmas Saals- WOULD EJECT JANITORS IF STRIKE IS RESULT (By United Press) Chicago, Dee. 16.—6,000 janitors scheduled to strike January 1, unless given a 50 per cent increase, will be ejected from their homes if they carry out their present plan, according to announcement of leading employers. *“Occupation of premises ceased with the employment. He is a tran- sient and will be treated as such,” John Carroll, representnig the lead- ing employers, declared. Buy Christmas Seals—— PROPOSED KITCHIE ROAD TO BE BEAUTIFUL DRIVE Will Make Excellent Hunting and Fishing Grounds More Accessible The prospective road to the Kitchie country has promise of being the most beautiful drive out of the city of Bemidji: The proposed road will leave the Bemidji-Cass Lake highway at a point south of Swenson Lake, giving a glimpse of that beautiful lake, and turning north will traverse three miles of the western shore of Lake Andrusa, affording a most inti- mate view of the wooded shoreline of that picturesque’ body of water. Turning to the east, ground the upper end of Andrusa, the wide expanse of Big lake comes in view and its shore is followed at varying distances for nearly three miles, the road approach- ing at one place to within a few rods of the water and affording a full view of the lake to the north end, more than three miles away. . The road then fairly skirts the edge of Ten lake and Buck lake, each but a short distance to theé right. At the Turtle river the thoroughfare be- tween Big and Little Rice lakes is crossed and the road then borders Kitchie lake, giving frequent glimpses of this lovely quiet water. Close to Kitchie’s shore the road connects with the Scenic highway running between Cass Lake and Blackduck and the drive may be con- tinued south through the big pines of | the forest reserve or north to cedar bordered Moose lake or the Pimush lakes and Twin lakes, Turtle lake and back to Bemidji past the golf links and the north end of Lake Bemidjj. Surely, the Kitchie road will be a favorite with the summer tourist and a fascinating addition to the many attractions of southern Beltrami. Not the least feature of this road will be the new and excellent fishing and; hunting grounds made easily acces- sible from Bemidji for the first time. Buy Christmas Seals- NO WORD IS RECEIVED FROM LOST OFFICERS Belief Expressed that They Are Floundering Around in Snow in’ Adirondacks (By United le'ess) New York. Dec. 16, .4Wi*h uo word today from the three naval lieuten- ants who left here Monday in a bal- loon headed for Canada, it is believed the officers mnust be floundering thru; the snow in the region of the upper Adirondacks, where it is reported there are two feet of snow. Brooks are frozen over and forests are made impassable by drifted snow. Naval officers also found hope in that the lieutenants were clad for the Arctic upper air and they have instruments with which to deter- mine their Jocation and direction. a supply of food for a id. mas Seals: They also had several day Buy Ch INTRASTATE RATE INCREASE 1S DENIED N. D. RAILROADS Bismarck, N. D. Dec. 16.—In- creases in intrastate passenger, freight, pullman, milk and cream rates as authorized under the intra- state commerce commission and ask- ed by railroads operating in North Dakota, were denied by the state rail- road commission late Tuesday. The matter probably will be taken up by the interstate commerce commission later. LABOR TODAY BEGINS OFFENSIVE FOR PEACE Executives Arrange to Send Deputy to Lloyd George to Talk Peace MONDELL WOUL (By United Press) London, Dec. 16. (By Webb Mil- ler.)—Organized labor today' began an offensive for peace in Ireland aft- er a long forenoon session and the executive commission representing the labor party arranged to send a deputy to Premier Lloyd George in the interests of peace. The commission heard the report of Arthur Henderson and other lab- orites who were sent to invesigate conditions in Ireland. Henderson re- turned after a week in Ireland, con- vinced, he said, that the time had come for negotiations, Other memb- ers of the party remained in Ireland for a time and will visit other cities. They declare that peace is still pos- sible despite the violences that have cecurred since the matter was broached. Buy Christmas Seals- STATE DEPARTMENT HAS REFUSED CABLE LANDING Proposes Big Slashes in Bills for Appropriation to Army and Navy OPPOSES ATTEMPT TO REDUCE WAR DEBT NOW i Prediogs that People Are Now Looking to Congress for Speedy Relief (By United Press) Washington, Dec. 16. (By Herbert Walker.)—Taxes can be reduced dur- ing 1921 if congress cuts down gov- ernment expenses, according to re- publicgn leader Frank Mondell in a statement today. He opposed the !claims of Secretary of Treasurer e | Houston that government resources | must be kept under four billions an- |nually for at least two years. He also opposed the attempt to reduce the war debt heavily during the next ;twu years, asserting that the nation | has already paid 44 per cent of its fwar bill if the loans to the allies are not considered. Victory notes totalling about $4,- 500,000,000 maturing May 20, 1923, cannot be paid without increasing taxes and should be refunded into long term obligations, he said, adding that even with taxes reduced it will not be possible thru strict economy to substantially cut down the floating debt as represented by the treasury certificates of indebtedness and war savings stamps. Mondell is understood to have out lined the general views of repub- lican leaders and strong efforts to frame the financial views of the peo- ple a'ong these lines, and he proposed tha' » general agreement has been re: 1 to make big slashes in appro- n hills which Mondell said is ial to any tax reduction. The reductions will be made in navy and sundry civil appro- ations bill, for which sums total- ring 9356 milllons in excess of current Washington, Dee. 15. (By L. C. Martin.)—American precedents and traditions were upheld by the state department in refusing to permit the Western Union telegraph company to land a cable at Miami, Fla., without a permit. Norman M. Davis, acting secretary of that state, called a com- mittee today to begin hearings on the old cable situation. Further revela- tions in the controversy between the United States and four other great powers on the division of former Ger- man cables may be forth coming. Buy Christmas Seals. CURTIS SCORES WIN OVER MILO Now Stands in Direct Line to Take on U. S. Middle- weight Champion Displaying unusual sportsmanship, L. C. Curtis, Bemidji middleweight wrestler, defeated Jack Milo of Min- neapolis, claimant of the Greek mid- dleweight champion of the world, at the Armory last evening. Curtis was given the first fall in about 18 minutes, but to show Milo, who objected to the decision, that he was a clean sportsman, he waived the referee’s decision and would not take the fall. In another 156 minutes Curtis secured as near a fall as was the first, but since he did not take the first, this was not called. Milo had Curtis in a bad way at the end of 51 minutes and Referce Pete Edd gave him the fall, which he glad- ly took. This fall, Curtis claims, was no more a fall than either of the two positions in which he had Milo pre- viously. Nevertheless he was game again and quietly abided by the de- cision. Milo showed himself to be much less a sportsman than Curtis when he took this fall, and this fact irritated Curtis to the point of vow- ing speedy vengeance upon return- ing to the mat for the second fall. Upon second appearance Curtis im- mediately took the aggressive, which he had maintained throughout the ma- jority of the first period, and floored Milo in the first few seconds. In half a minute he had secured a wrist ——Buy Christmas Seals—— lock on Milo's right arm bringing his —— |shoulders to the mat squarely in just pria: essi Tarae rappropriations have been submitted. Mondell predicted that the people are tired of anonymous federal expen- | ditures and they are tired of the tax burdens and they are looking to con- gress for relief and we shall not dis- appoint them. Buy Christmas Seals- KING CONSTANTINE ON WAY BACK TO GREECE (By United Press) Venice, Dec. 16.—With great sec- recy as to its embarkation, the line fleet of ships carrying King Consan- tine backsto Greece slipped out of the | harbor today, after a number of { hours’ delay. British and American ships in tle jGrand Lagoon went in investigation ,0f the route to be be followed by i Constantine’s flotilla. The cruiser | Aveross will lead the way down the Adriatic and expected to reach the i Piraeus harbor by Sunday noon. E. H. Winter, Bemidji; Land Clear-| [} ing department, W. I. Blakeley. Buy Christmas Seals. MOTHER’S CLUB TO MEET ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON The Mother’s club will meet on Saturday afternon at the Library for a most interesting session. Christ- mas baskets will be arranged for the destitute families. and all members|, are requested to bring articles of fond for the baskets. A silver offering will also be taken. Each member may invite a guest for the afternoon. Buy Christmas Seals— LEAVES BROTHER $5 AND PET POODLE DOG $8.000 Chicago, Dec. 15.—Rex, a pet poodle, is made heir to $8.000, left, 1 by his mistress, Mrs. Rose E. Porter, according to her will filed in probate; court here. The will provided that Rex shall} be given a daily bath, plenty of sauer| kraut and a Christmas tree every year. Reuben J. Joblin, of Cascade Locks, ! Ore., her brother, was left $5. = |one minute after time was called. In doing this, Curtis injured Milo’s arm g0 badly that Milo was unable to re- turn for the third fall, thereby for- feiting the third to Curtis. The Greek’s manager has issued a challenge to meet Curtis again at any time, and Joe Morris, Curtis’ man- ager, says he will probably be given another opportunity to find out that the wrestler is the better man. Curtis’ real ability was shown when he entered the match for the second fall, determined to show the Greek what real wrestling meant to him. Towa where he will mat®h Curtis with some of the best men in the game, preparatory to meeting Par- cutt, United States middleweight champion, within the next six months. Parcutt has long ago recognized Cur- tis’ ability by issuing him a challenge for a match. The challenge will soon be accepted, says Manager Morris. Curtis is now in direct line for a title, although he has thus far made no claims to championship, though he has always been a winner. William King of Bemidji and Charlie Lainen of Minneapolis staged an interesting preliminary match which terminated in draw, although had it been to the finish, the Bemidji boy was the favorite. Clarence Cur- tis and Young Johnson, both of this city, made a close match which fur- nished good entertainment as a pre- liminary. Neither secured a fall. Harold Curtis and Gene Cohan, “mo- squito” weights, staged a clever match as a side issue to entertain the early fans. The management is to be com- {mended for the manner in which the matches were conducted. A well sat- isfied crowd of approximately 300 ,was in attendance. Buy Christmas Seals—— Morris is now planning a tour of | fair tonight and Friday. Not: Tn,uch‘_chnngc in temperature. Civic and Commerce Associa- tion Passes Resolution Favor- ing Proposed Plans SALVATION ARMY LEADER GIVES TALK ® Open House Will Be Held at Aassociation Rooms on | New Year’s Day i A delegation representing the sét- tlers on the land contiguous to Red Lake waited on the Bemidji Civic and Commerce association yesterday af- ternoon at its regular noon luné¢héon to present to the Association the mat- ter of adequate drainage on their lands und other londs which empty into Red Ldke by means of lowering of the level of Red Lake. John Mor- rison, president of the Chippewa Council, of Red Lake, presented the matter to the Association and after considerable discussion a resolution was passed by the Association plac- ing it on retord as favoring the low- ering of Red Lake to a safe level to prevent flooding of the lands in question. The resolution is to be for- warded to congressmen at Washing- tion as action on the flood control bill will be taken at the next sessin of congress. Colonel William Barker, chief ex- ecutive officer of the northern divi- sion of the Salvation Army, addressed the Aassociation on the changed cotir dition brought about by the war with regard to the social conditions and life in our nation and dwelt briefly on the local work pointing out that a project had been under- taken in Bemidji with regard to the acquiring of a building in which to carry on the acivities of the Army. Some misunderstanding with regard. to the campaign put on a year ago in behalf of a building for the Army was cleared up by W. L. Brooks who stated that the committees soliciting funds for the cause seemed to have left the impression on donators that the total amount contributed was for the building fund whereas the local work was also to receive its sup- port from g portion of the fund. This fact was not pointed out at the time the first subscriptions were taken. The Association will hold open house New Year's Day from 2:30 un- til six o'clock in the afternoon. It is desired that every member come o the Assoclation rooms at some time during the afternoon and bring his friends with him. H. L. Huffman wi appointed chairman of the entertain- ment committee and it is expected that as on previous occasions this will be a largely attended function. The American Legion advised that it would sponsor the Community Christmas tree this year owing to the fact that the organization which had ) previously handled the matter, the Queen Esther society, felt that they would like to have a larger organiza- tion then theirs undertake the work. The luncheon was largely attended and will be the last meeting to be held until after the holidays. ——Buy Christmas Seals—— NEAR RIOT OCCURS AT EMPLOYMENT OFFICE (By United Press) Philadelphia, Dec. 16.—A near riot occurred today when several hundred unemployed men stormed an employ- ment agency which advertised for twenty-five men. Poljce were called to preserve order. ) Buy Christmas Sealg—— NORMAL STUDENTS WILL GIVE PROGRAM SATURDAY An interesting feature of the course of study in the Bemidji Normal is the class in public speaking under the direction of Miss Eunjce Asbury. A week ago the class in public speak- ing, as a feature of its work present- ed to the school the conditions pre- vailing in the Near East with refer- ence to the suffering ohildren and the great need of America's help to sus- tain them thru the winter. As a re- sult of the presentation, a fund of $1.40 was raised by the students, . faculty and elementary department for the help of these children. The school closes Saturday after- noon for a two week’s vacation over the holidays. The enrollment during this term has increased over last term by ten or twelve students. The enroliment being now one hundred and six. On Saturday afternoon the stu- dents will give a program in Sanford Hall in which the school and faculty will participate. H The attendance in the grades at the 2] Normal school has also increased steadily until there are now between , ninety five and a hundred pupils in attendance. Buy Christmas Seal$—— B n i