Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 24, 1920, Page 1

BEMIDJI WILL ~ OBSERVEXMAS A THe Piohéer ig the only daily wihtin 100 miles of Bemidji and has the largest circulatidn in Northern Minnesota. BEMID, Q ILY PIONEE 1 DA VOLUME XVIIL NO. 308 BEMIDJI, MINN,, FRIDAY EVENING, DEC. 24, 1920 Vil Play Host to Ne, ldren £ Tomorrov ¥ ng CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE FOR LOCAL POSTOFFICE Postmaster Ritchie announces that regular rural mail service will be given tomorrow, while . one delivery will be made by city carriers in the forenoon. The general delivery window will be open from 10 to 11 o’clock. . Parcel post will be de- livered all day. Buy Christmas Seals- MISSISSIPPI VALLEY St. Louis, Mo., Dec. 24.—A delega- tion representing the legislative, ‘commerciaT and agricultural {nter- ' CHURCHES ARRANGING INTERESTING PROGRAMS Skating Rink Is Completed for Outdoor Recreation During Holiday Period Bemidji will observe Christmas day tomorrow in more ways than one. The annual tree for the family gifté will be set up today, and tonight Santa Claus will call on the kidd/ies and grownups with his pack filled with the kiddies tumbling out of bed to see what Santh has left tnem. Christmas stockings are, in most cases, likely to be filled with useful gifts this year, since Santa has real- jzed that such gifts are most appre- ciated and most practical. Christmas at Churches Special Christmas programs -fea- turing the activities of the !Sunday schools have been arranged’in sev- eral of the churches for tomorrow and Sunday, and the public is espe- cially urged to spare a few hours of the holiday period for thankful wor- ship. A number of the churches held special programs last Sunday and the remainder offer entertaining services this week. Baskets of goodies for the needy _families are being sent to the homes today by the Salvation Army and other similar organizations that ev- ery home may be brighter for the oc- casion. 577 Theatres have arranged exception- ally good picture and vaudeville pro- grams for today, tomorrow-and-Sun- day: * Childrep were' entertdined at'd free vandeville party at the Gr11nd theatre this afternoon. Local stores, in general, will be closed all day tomorrow, with the ex- ception- of sweet shops and drug stares,: which will probably be open between 1 and 5 o’clock. Barber shops will be closed all day, but will remain open until 10 o’clock tonight. Tree for Needy Children Over 125 children will be made happy tomorrow forenoon when San- ta calls on them at the rooms of the Bemidji Civic and Commerce asso- ciation bringing them candy, f{rait, toys and nuts. Santa is scheduled to arrive at the association rooms at 11 o’clock tomorrow morning. More fortunate children will be visited by Santa much earlier in the morning, but the needy children to whom Christmas brings only another day as a rule, will be entertained by the Bemidji association as a result of the fund raised by the “good fellows” during the past week. Superintendent R. O. Bagby an- nounces that the school.bus will call at the various school ‘héusés tomor- row forenoon at 10:30 te bring the children who wish to ride to the Christmas party. Ice cream cones will be-given to’each of the 125 in- vited children. _Skating Rink Ready .The 'skating rink will furnish out- door entertainmant and recreation for a large. number tomorrow. The rink, located at the foot-of Tenth street on Lake boulevard, was completed yesterday by school children, who worked diligently that others might benefit during the holiday period. useful gifts. Early morning will findTwhich provided for This is a part of the program being laid out by the recreational board of the Red Cross, and it is urged that all take advantage of the opportunity provided for healthful outdoor sport. Community Tree Erected The community Christmas tree was raised this morning on Beltrami ave- nue, just.above Fifth street, under the:-direction of the American Le- giony-assisted by . the electric light/’ oofiipamies of the city. The tree has been wired and will present almgst delightful; appearance when the lights are zurggé on tonight. It will be used this year for decorative purposes only, t_hg-progtam being arranged for the Bemidji association rooms tomorrow forenoon. _ Considerable difficulty was experi- enced in getting the tree to Bemid. it is said.”” B. W. Lakin, logging su- perintendent of the Crookston Lum- ber company, offered to furnish a tree from the Nebish logging camp and ordered two trees to insure a good one. The first two trees were sent dow na few days ago and upon arrival, employees of the company at the un- loading dock, believing them to be; rolled them into the lake with the| other logs. Consequently, it was nec- essary to order another tree, which was delivered yesterday. Buy Christmas Seals—— ests of the 27 states comprising the Mississippi Valley territory, will as- semble in Washington, January 19- 20, under the auspices of the Missis- sippi Valley association, to urge from congressional committees and govern- ment officials the passage of legisla- tion tending to the securing of the economical and commercial develop- ment of this territory. The organization of the delegation will begin immediately and the of- ficials of the Mississippi Valley asso- 'ment, by the Railroad Administration of the barge line upon the Missis- sippi river from St. Louis, the gov- ernment’s experiment to prove that freight can move by river at a profit on a rate lowey than the rail rate, and thus win capital to investment in river carriers. The Mississippi Valley association, according to officials of the organi- zation, will endeavor to obtain a rep- resentative from each of the more than 250 congressional districts of the valley, reinforced by influential ‘business men and representatives of farm organizations—a total of about 500. . BbYS DROWN WHEN AUTO BREAKS THROUGH ICE Ely, Minn.,, Déc. 24—When an automobile broke through the ice on White Iron lake, Otto Anias, 15, and Nick Natilla were drowned in fifteen feet of water. Buy Christmas Seals—— PLANS COMPLETED FOR following plan of arrangements: Date—Tuesday, Dccgmber 28. Place—Offices of Drs. Johnson & Borreson, in Security Bank building. Eligibles—Any grown person or child, sick or well, who wishes to be should be ac- examined. Children companied by their*parents. Examining physicians—Dr. Everett Geer, St. Paul, and Dr. W. H, Fortin, Lake Julia sanatarium. weight, if- you have cough, if you feel unduly tired. attend the clinic. CITY BASKETBALL TEAM Christmas holidays. team to a thorough practice. turn out. 1t is expected that the first game of the season will be played soon after January first and the team is rapidly getting in shape to take on the best teams in this section of the state and will later take on teams from the south end. Cities which have teams which are looking for games are invited to cor- respond with the manager of the Bemidji team as soon as possible. A fast game is assured visitors. = ——Buy Christmas Seals- [FIUME PREPARES FOR FIGHT WITH REGULARS Foreigners Are Given Three Days to Leave City to Conserve Food Rome, Italy, Dec. 24.—Fiume to- day prepared for an expected clash with the Italian regulars. Foreigners were given three days to leave the city. They were ordered ,out that they might not consume food needed by the fighters., .Gabrielle D’Annunzio has service supplied that fighting may be law was put into operation. MEN TO VISIT CONGRESS The free tuberculosis clinie, which will be given under the direction of the South Beltrami County Public Health association~has announced the Be Examined—If you are below a persistent U, Dr. W. H. Fortin, superintendent of the Lake Julia sanatorium was in the city today on business in connec- tion with the coming tuberculosis clinie. He states that there are eight vacancies in the wonfen’s ward at the ranatorium and urges all women to PRACTICES AGAIN MONDAY The city basketball team will re- sume practice again Monday evening between the hours of six and seven after a few days of rest over the All men who have been out for practice ‘hereto- fore ‘are urged to be on hand to as- sist the members of the prospective Scrim- mage will be held if enough men mili- tarized. The municipal and pablic them with arms logs, trimmed the branches off and|and arranged to throw them into any necessary. Bread cards were withdrawn from foreigners today and orders for coni servation of food izsued. A curfew HARDING CONFERS WIT Three of Cabinet Will Be Named Soon (By 'United’ Press) Marion, Ohio, ; Dec. 24.—Former President William H. Taft, in con- here today, is expected to try'to fill in with concrete proposals the outlines of the association of na- tions idea. The constructive work credited to Mr. Taft in securing.of more favorable phases of the League of Nations covenant, was planned on by Ha;ding to add new thought to the accumulation of ideas which he has gleaned from discussions with the nations best minus. Taft has figured prominentuiy in cabinet speculation for the last month. He has been mentioned also in connection with possible vacan- cies on the supreme court bench. Close advisers of harding expect a clear understanding will be reached today as to whether or not the forrner president will be named as part of ciation predict that the delegation,|the new administration. The im- which will go to Washington in Jan-lpression was general’ at Harding uary, will exceed in numbers and in-headquarters today that at least fluence of its personnel, the delega-|three cabinet portfolios would Dbe tion of 300 which in 1918 obtained!fijled before the -president-elect an appropriation of 57,000.000-,1eave5 here next month for is win- the establish-!tor vacation. There has been nothing said gfficially but the belief was that agriculture will Dbe definitely de- cided by that time. Harding expectell to close his con- ferences until after the holidays foliowing his conversation with Taft today. ~——Buy Christmas Seals: TAFT ON LEAGUE PLAN Impression, .Is General that ference with President-elect Harding some of | HOPEFOR XMAS PEACEBETWEEN GREAT BRITAIN TRELAND FADES i Chances for Definite Action Disappear With Closing of Parliament | BRITISH PREPARE FOR THREE-DAY HOLIDAY Curfew Laws to Be EnfoYced in Ireland as Result of Continued Attacks (By United Press) Lomlux\ Dec. 24. (By Webb Miller) —Hope for Christmas peace in Ire- land was lost today. The chances for definite action disappeared with the proroguing of parliament by | King George. Great Britain sought |today-to bury her worries in a three- i day holiday. Newspapers will not be: munications and transportations will be curfailed. King George, after giv- ing assent to the Home TRule bill passed by parliament, referred feel- ingly (o the Irish situation, hoping the bill would mean the return of Icmmitutlnnm govermment, l{lngl 600D FELLOW FUND IS - BELOW EXPECTATIONS Those Whe Have:Not:,Aided ‘Are Urged to 'Add'to Fund Tonight Only sixty-five persons have con- tributed to the “good fellows” fund being raised by the Civic and Com- merce association under thé direction of J. L. George at the 'Bemidji Gas company to provide Christmas cheer for needy boys and girls of the city. It was hoped that at least three hundred would contribute in order that a sum might be raised sufficient to provide something beside candy and the like for the children. As it is now. only $201.50 has been raised and mount is far insufficient to « itor the children as the asso- ciwtion had planned. ‘hoese who have contributed in addition to the lists previously pub- lished are as follows: Five dollars, W. Z. Robinson and Dr. E. B. Smith; cash, A. B. Palmer and Mrs. E, E. Kenfield; twq dollars, D. L. Stanton and .\. D. Johnson; one dollar, R. O. Bagby, A. Lord and M. 8. Milger. Mr. George announces that he will be at the gas company office until late this evening and urges that those who have not contributed and wish to do so bring their contribution to him. 1t is assured that all money will be put to the best possible use among the kiddies, who otherwise receive little enjoyment on Christ- mas day. secretaries of state, treasury and!| . jjineq for three days and com- | George also declared that the League of Nations had shown its value. While England had planned a holiday, it was found necessary to restrict Ireland in her celebration. The curfew laws were enforced as tle result of continued attacks by the Sinn Fein and crowned forces. child with Mary pim: and when thep had opened their treasures, unto him gifts; gold, and frankincenge, and myerh. @And when they were come into the house, thep saty the poung his mother, and fell dotwn, and tworshipped thep presented Marruew II ¢ 1. PIONEER WILL NOT BE ISSUED CHRISTMAS DAY There will be no issue of The Daily Pioneer tomorrow, Christ- mas Day, in order that the em- ployes and members of the com- pany may celebrate the holiday as they see fit. Readers of the paper are urged to observe closely the usual Saturday” ad- vertising which is being run a *day ahead of the usual schedule. BRITISH GOLFERS NOT AFRAID, SAYS EXPERT By Henry L. Farrell (United Press Correspondent.) New York, Dec. 24.—All England is not so pessimistic about the pro- posed American golf invasion next summer. When the British golfers first heard that funds were being raised here to send twenty American. links experts to England next summer, aft- er the British amateur and the open championships, many declared that it was all over. America, by such a drive, surely would succeed. However, ‘“Fairway,” a British ex- pert, writing in “Sporting Life,” does not see such cause for alarm. “If our leading amateurs keep up on their game thruout the winter months,” 'he writes, “the fears of those pessimistic prophets who would have us bow to the inevitable as a re- sult of American preparation for in- vasion may be dispersed when the time arrives for the international duel. “Foftunately we are, or should be. quite immune from defeat with the talent we already possess. I do not care how well Robert Jones, Charles Evans, or Francis Ouimet play, if they come here in the antlglpnuén of ruccess in the open championship. they are more optimistic than usual —even for Americans. We have the veterans headed by Vardon, Taylor, Rraid and Herd; we have the inter- mediate stage of players, of whom VMitchell, Duncan and Ray are the most prominent, and we have the vounger generation, such as Allis, Ockenden and Holland, a combina- tion which should produce the indi- vidual who will defeat the dtrongest forces produced by America or any ther nation. ““When it has been necessary, Eng- !artd invariably has found ‘the man’ and 1 am convinced we shall do 8o ip ‘he season of 1921."” Buy Christmas Seals—— LEGIONNAIRES HOLD SHORT BUSINESS MEET Ralph Gracie post of the Ameri- can Legion met in a short business session last evening at the rooms of the Bemidji Civic and Commerce asso- ciation and heard a few committee reports. Members were urged to serve as big brothers to needy chil- «Iren during the holidays and the Big Brother committee plans were an- nounced. Announcement was made that a quartette was to be established in the Legion after the first of the year and this quartette would assist in entertaining at the meetings. Plans were also discussed for a joint enter- tainment program for the next régu- lar meeting in January and the enter- tainment committee was urged to prepare a suitable program. Following discussion on several business matters which had been brought before the post, the meeting adjourned. Members were urged to pay their dues for 1921 as soon as possible that national dues may be sent to headquarters promptly to prevent stoppage of the Legion Weck- ly. Dues for the year have been set at $3 for old members and $4 for new members. Buy Christmas Seals- FARGO WOMEN'S CLUB HAS CHRISTMAS TREE (By United Press) Fango, Dec. 24.—Fargo's commun- ity tree for the children tomorrow will be staged by the business wo men’s club, Besides the tree a Santa Claus program will be given and can- dies distributed. GERMANY WANTS U.$.TO LEAD IN PEACE FIGHT Bernstorff Expresses Hope that America Will Help Reform League of Nations (By United Press) Berlin, Dec. 24.—Hope that Amer- ca will lead in the fight “‘for justice ind equity in order to arrive at a ensible revision of the treaty of Versailles and reform of the League »f Nations,” was expressed today by ‘ormer ambassador Bernstorff in a “hristmas message. “Christmas,” he ‘wrote, ‘“is ap proaching for the third time since he end of the great war. Europe is till as far from real peace as she two years ago. Why is this so?’ eace means mutual understand- ng and co-operation of nations. We hope the United States will take he moral lead in the fight for justice nd eguity in order to arriye at a ensible revision of the treaty of Ver ailles and reform of the League of Natfons. Otherwise bolshevism will triumph in the end.” PLAN PROPOSED ASNEWMETHOD 'T0 AID FARMER Senate Agricultural and Bank- ing Committees Meet- ing Today il BILLION DOLLAR LOAN TO GERMANY PROPOSED Houston and Republicans Shew Opposition to German . Loan Project * - (By United Press) ashington, Dec. 24.—(By A. L. Bradford)—The entire quu{inn of how congress can best aid the farm- ers was re-opened today at the joimt hearing of the senate banking amd agricultural committee. J. R, Howard, head of the Ameri can Farm Bureauw federatien, and other farmers’ representatives were witnesses of the hearing. Howard will bring up the question of credits to Germany to allow the purchase of agricultural and other supplies in this country. Howard’s bureau is expected t: support the German credit plam, which William Wallace Brauer, a rep- resentative of the Berlin government, has brought here. Brauer proposes a billion dollar loan to Germany secured by seized German property, now in the hands of the alien property custodian. Secretary of Treasury Houston has expressed opposition to Brauers plan. Republican leaders have indi- cated they will oppose it and it was reported as improbable that westerm and southern congressmen, who back- ed other farmer demands, will back this one. A check-up, as congress recessed for Christmas, showed that much of L‘he. time of the preserit session; now a little more than two-weeks old, has been spent on farmer legislation, The results are: 2 y The resolution advising the war nn:t"m corp(:rltlon to aid farmers ex- porting surplus crops, been ed by the senate and the house. Prwm ident Wilson is expected to veto it. The house has passed the Fordney bill, with prohibitive duties on farm products. Tacties of delay have beem started against the measure in the senate and the president is expected to veto it also. Now western and southern mem- bers are working on a new program of farm legislation, which it is hoped will be in shape for presentation to congress after the holidays. g Senator Gronna, chairman of the senate agriculture committee, and Representative Haugefi, chairman of the house commiittee, are now form- ing two new bills, one will embody a plan for farmer co-operative asso- ciation for thé marketing of their products and the other will carry a proposal for short-time rural credit to farmers through the issuance of bonds by farmers’ assodiations. Buy Christmas Seals—— MOUNT ASAMA ERUPTION TAKES BIG DEATH TOLL (By United Press) Toklo, Japan, Dec. 24.—Loss ef .ife was expected to be heavy as of- ticlals began checking casualties in ‘he worst eruption in history from Jfount Asama. A terrific explosion thowered smouldering ashes over a wide territory. This was followed hy a great display of smoke and fame and & number of sparks irom the crater started a great fi 1t Karuizawa and #et ablaze a vil- 'age at the foot of the mountain. Buy Christmas Seals—— RECEIVES DIVORCE AS A CHRISTMAS PRESENT (By United Press) . Chicago, Dec. 24.—Bruce Semper received a Christmas present of a di- vorce. He sent word to Judge Sa- bath that he was dying and the only thing he wanted before death was a legal separation from his{ wife. The judge gave it to him, ——Buy Christmag- feals~— CHRISTMAS TRADR Merchants of the city/ it genefal, -eport very good Chiristmas tjade this vear, in many cases ‘th arts be- ng much better than a year ago. Prices in several lines of mercham- !ise are lower here this season but still the total sales equal those of « year ago at many stores. In nearly every case, merchants' have reported an exgeptionally good ‘rade for the holiday season and are .pparently well pleased with the vol- me of business. Rare bargains have i-een advertised by a large number of the stpres and the public has taken wdvantage of the opportunities in de- ing their Christmas shopping. I ! o