Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, January 27, 1921, Page 1

The Ploneer 1s the within 100 miles of Bemidjt and has-- the“largest \ circulation in Northern Minnesota. VOLUME XVIIL NO.\238 HE B v s = EMIDJI DAILY / t PIONEER ‘. 'WEATHER REPORT : Minnesota—Not much ‘change, | today; temperature probably low- er tonight. * - BEMIDJI, MINN., THURSDAY EVENING, JAN. 27, 1921 ot g GIVENEDITORS ATCROOKSTON Valley Ii Manifested By — Royal Entertainers VISIT TO NORTHWEST NSCHOO!. FARM ENJOYED R o Toastmaster McKenzie Guided, Songsters and Speakers at Big Banquet i The spirit of the famous Red Red River Valley was manifested to the “Thirty Third Degree” by the citizens of Crookston in their en- tertainment of the members of the Northern Minnesota Editorial asso- cidgtion held in' that beautiful city, January 20, 21, and 22. From- train time to train time the editors were guests of that city, and they were aware og this fact every minute of, the time, - Hospitality par-excellence a n d good fellowship incomparable, coupl- | ed with an educational program of inestimable value were ‘dished” out in abundance. When the spirit SPECIAL MATINEES FOR NEAR EAST RELIEF FUND T A Elko and Grand Theatres Give Matinees Saturday Morning | . to Aid Starving On Saturday, January 29, nearly every ‘motion picture theatre in the United States- will give a special matinee for children and those adults who are able to attend, the proceeds of such matinees to be turned oyer to the Near East Relief fund to aid the three million five hundred thousand children who are st~% g just be- youd the Atlantic. 3 The management oi % Elko and i Grand theatres have an ced that special matinees will ve . t thoseé theatres Saturday forent -© :t the Grand at 10:30 and the } 7% ~t 11 o'clock. All proceeds will k% ‘ned over to the relief fund. A ci. of ten cents admission will be mu children, and ‘adults will be pu ted to pay any sum not less . twenty- five cents. The managem of the theatres are donating the use of their machines, their employees time and the use of the theatre in this catise, and local organizations are urged to assist in making the proceeds from these matinees suffici- ently 1arge that Bemidji may make a good showing in“the drive. _Will Rogers in “Almost a Hus- band” a Pathe review, and a selected comedy will be the program for the matinees. Parents are urged to aid in‘making the project a sticcess from ia financial standpoint, since the the- ar atres are willing to do their share for th\e cause. CHARLES WARFIELD IS . CANDIDATE FOR BOARD Charles Warfield is the candidate Y| 55c PER MONTH - FARMSINWAR ARERECLATMED Belgian Government - Ofl';ring Special Terms to Lease Land for Farming - NO LEASED FARMS IN BELGIUM BEFORE WAR' Practical Courses of Training | Are Subsidized to Aid in Reclamation .\ By R. H. Sheffield (United Press Correspondent) Brussels, Jan. 27.—Slowly, but surely, the battle-worn farms _of Flanders are coning into their own again. Government is offering spe- cial favorable terms for the leasing of land for agricultural purposes, with a view to heiping in this branch of national reconstruction. Belgian farmers are all-“litiie” men; there is not a really big allotment in the kingdom. While it is true that there are spots, round about the Yser and ; elsewhere, that will not be available | for caltivation for years, scattered| up and down Flanders, are numerous | farmlets which a couple of years ago, were little else than shell-ploughed " BENEFITS. OF TARIFF Tariff Schedules Which Affect Southern Industries Will Be Under Discussion (By United Press) . Atlanta, Ga, Jan. 27.—Southern leaders—industrial, state and politi- cal-gathered here today for the sec- sond’ Southern tariff congress. Tariff schedules as they affect southern industry will be discussed, and recommendations for changes with a view of improving conditions will be formulated. Among those scheduled to partici- pate in the convention are Vice Pres- ident-elect Calvin Coolidge and gov- ernors from 17 southern states,. Coolidge was expected to address theé congress. “If we are going to have a tariff, 1 want some beneficial results to ac- crue to our people of the south,” said former Governor Sidney J. Catts of Florida. “Therefore, I am strongly in favor of a tariff on southern prod- ucts and manufactured goods.” Governor Cooper of South Carolina declared he' was attending the -con- gress because he wanted to “hear the leading minds of both parties discuss thisall-important subject.” ~ “I feel that this meeting will be of great benefit to the productive indus- tries of our southland,” said Cooper. The conferéence will last three days. An official report of the three sessions will be prepared and submitted to the tariff commissioners at\Washington. The Southern tariff congress was formed in 1920 at a meeting held in New Orleans. John H. Kirby of Fort for the one year term on the Park board instead of Andrew Warfield as announced in a recent issue of The Pioneer. M. Wanrfleld’s petition is be- of the valley lulled for a spell, there welp {apirits” provided to arouse the mifgl, heart and soul of man to wastes and eerles of the carrion crow. ' Worth, Texas, was named president, Quletly but effectively, the Belgian ' With office at Forth Worth. An at- smallbolder is coming back to his tempt to establish permanent head- farim; and the Department of Ag- ' quarters either at Atlanta or Wash- SENATE FIGHTS - [Pomsumusmen TG ANDFOOL * 0N EMERGENCY Federation Will Fight for P oo Reduction of Rates, Says T AR]FF Ton AY President Howard ’ « : (By United Press) St. Paul, Jan. 27.---The American Begomes Question of Strategy|Farm Bureau Federation is going to Lo 0 the mat with the railroads and the Between Democratic and provisions of the Esch-Cummins rail- B road act in giving the lines a return Rfipllbllcun Leaders of one-half of one per cent for equip- — ment according to a communication trom J. R. Howard of the national REPUBLICANS PLAN TO farm body here today. “Repeal of this provision in the HOLD FAST TO MEASURE railroad act would cut approximately ninety million dollars from the an- nual net return guaranteed the roads and would still give a net of 5% per cent of the valuation. This vast saving would run the Farm Bureau Federation for two hundred years” said Howard. He declared that the farmers of the country have already demonstrated (By United Press) their power in shaping national pol- Washington, Jan. 27. (By L. C.|icies. He said that they had succeed- Martin.)—The senate fight over the|ed before the Interstate Commerce emergency tariff bill was out in the|Commission in getting a reduction of open today and had become a ques-|$1,700,000,000 in the valuation set tion of strategy with its democratft|by the railroad valuators. opponents while Senator Penrose of The federation is going to fight for Pennsylvania and other republican |a reduction of rates put into effect by leaders were pushing for a vote. the railroads as a result of the deci- The democrats were considering two |sion of the Interstate Commerce Com- courses, one to adopt Senator Har-|miksion. " rison’s filibuster now in 1ts eleventh “I have always contended that one- day as a party move, the other to|half of one per cent allowance for aid the republicans in getting a vote|equipment is rank class legislation,” and thus putting on them the re-|Howard,” Howard said. *“It ought spousibility for the results of the[not to have been given them and measure which its fri2ads and facs{must be repealed. agree will be to raise prices. The i R drowback to the lztte* measure is|SERVICES AT BOOT LEG that soma demo: favar the mea- LAKE TOMORROW NIGHT sure. Preaching services will be held at The tariff bill was still before the 5 £ Senate when that body met today as :.‘l‘lgl.r%(‘)"ole:.:‘finl‘x{)kch;cht;:)gv.lm‘l‘l]?fil;; a result of Senator Penrose's strategy K 3 ” g amphenkel of St. Paul's Evangelical in forcing a recess instead of an ad-lonyrch of this eity: All are invited Senator Harrison Is Ready to Continue Filibuster or Quit as Desired the uttermost. The twenty-four-hour days allotted man in his daily vo- cation of life were far too short, while sojonmi? in the hustling, bust- ling city of Croolston. The program arranged by Secretary A. G. Rutledge of the association was filled to overflowing with good things, .it being considered the best in the history of the organization. Men who had messages to deliver did so in & manner fitting the ocea- sion. Every topic provided food for thought and was a marked benefit to the editors attending. L Ideas for editorial fobd, ideas for ‘business management and ideas for i -business - were ably and forcefully presented, and, if put into prictical tige the coming year, should make:evary editor a financier within a short tine, ‘Some ¢¥ the most capa- ble speakers in ghe state delivered addresses: The ptogram Thursday evening ‘was held in the rooms of the Crook- ston Commercial club and from the sounid of the gavel by President H. Z. Mitchell until the close of the meet- ing, the editors were held spell-bound by the eloi u;nce of oratory and pre- sentation of £acts from the lips of Dr. C. A. Prosser, director of Dunwoody Institute; F. A. Wilson, director of government sivings, and C. P. Craig of Duluth on Great Lakes waterways. After these apd other numbers, the Crookstoh entertainers served lunch. The Friday morning features in- cluded the unique welcome providedy by students of the agricultural college u’r;:er the direction of C. G. Selvig, superinundent‘, when they presented the pageant, “The. Valley Spirit Speaks.” H The guésts were taken about the farm upoft, their arrival and enjoyed the sight-seeing trip immensely. visit to the various buildings, where the livestock was housed made a “hit” with the country “pen pushers.” The Northwést Monthly, issued by the school became a “Daily for .a Day,” and was issued hourly while the editors were guests at the school farm, - 2 What thex saw at this institution of learning convinced the editors that B great wi as being done and that it should receive every encouragement to broaden its scope of labors. The bangquet in the evening at t:he Elks" hall was a “ham-dinger.” Min- neapolis, 8t. Paul or “Dulooth” could have done no better. Toastmaster W. E. McKenzi¢ guided the “song birds” and the speabers in a manner fitting, with prop'afielnd appropriate intro- ductions. He drove away all the lit- tle “glooms” agd with the assistance of the chef kepP them away through- out the evening’s entertainment. The committee representing the Crookston Association of Public Af- fairs seemed to know just who needed looking after and somehow or other delegated just the right fellow for the job. _It mattered not who, or when, or what, the committee was on the job-and ready to stay until “bedtime.” Satorday morning, a business ses- sion of the: editorial association was held in the Commercial club rooms. An intefestinig address was delivered by Theodoré Beaulieu on “Trials and Tribulations of an Aboriginal News- paper Man.”, elettion of officers and mem- bers of , the executive committee brought forth the following results: president, - Harry Phillips of Mahno- men; vice president, Tony LaFreniere, Grand Rapids; G. Rutledge, Minneapolis; executive ; secretary-treasurer, A. FORMER KANSAN CLAIHSFARMER HAS GRIEVANCE ' Declares Middle West Farmers Will Bolt Into League if Demands Are Not Met (By United Press) New York, Jan. 27. (By L. R. Blanchard.)—‘“Middle-West farmers will Dbolt into the Non-Partisan League unless other political parties meet their demands,” William Allen ‘White, a former Kansas editor, state- ed in an interview with a United Press correspondent today. “Kansas is the battleground be- tween the immediate fatmers of the league and the political organization of old time parties most of whom are striving to secure control of the Kansas,” said White. “The farmer has a genuine griev- ance,” White said, “in marketing, which permits the prices to be low for his products when prices for food are high.” “In Kansas the members of the league are making a detérmined ef- fort to round up the farmers but the state legislature has a chance to com- bat it thru proposed laws legalizin, co-operative marketing and provid- A |ing other relief.” I do not believe in the methods of the Non-Partisan League. 1 feel that the organization is so closely knit and under such strong domination of irresponsible leadership that it will not get the best results in America. 1 should say that, even though its lead- ership. may be composed of men of unquedtionable capacity and charac ter, for the league as it is composed leans to undemocratic control and it 80 happens at the present the league in the middle west is weakened by this, whether it is true or not, against the character and capacity of its leadership.” DELEGATION TO INSPECT SCHOOLS ON IRON RANGE Members of the school board to- gether with Superintendent R. O. Bagby and Principal J. W. Smith will leave Friday noon for cities on the range and elsewhere in the state for the purpose of inspecting school buildings and construction work. The board members who will go aré_Doctor J. T. Tuomy, Doctor E. H. Smith and A. L. Molander. The com- mittee expect to be gone about three or four days. DR. JENKINS TO SPEAK AT METHODIST CHURCH TONIGHT An area conference for the Bemidji district of the Methodist church was held in the Methodist church this afternoon. A number of pastors | from outside towns attended. Dr. J. P. Jenkins, of St. Paul, will delivet an address to the conference, and all others interested, at the Meth- odist church this evening at 8 o’cloch. committe¢, W. E. McKenzie, Crook-| Dr. Jenkins has the reputation of be- ston; E. H.Denu, $in Widsten, Warroa The annual meeting will be held at Sauk Centre next year. Bemidji, and Mar-|ing.a forceful speaker and has a mes- n~ d. sage which all interested in centenary work of the church will undoubtedly Copyright enjoy. L S bl S . > T A 1 s & riculture is affording as much help as red tape and bureaucracy will admit. There were no leased farms in Bel- gium before the war. Every small holder owned his land outright. Un- der the revived system of leasehold farms, the government has instituted special facilities to enable ruined farmers to rent land. These impover- ished people could never after their heavy war losses, hope to buy their | allotment. ‘These small agriculturists, who have to work terribly hard to get ai living:out of the ungrateful soil, usu- ally. work a few acres on their own: account, or maybe, they are assisted by members of their family, and per- haps; in the busy season, by one or two, fot more, hired hands. With ‘a determination to develop agriculture, the authorities subsidize a number of practical courses of training in the various branches of farm work. Local agricultural clubs and farmers societies are thosen for carrying out this task of technical education. Certificated teachers are paid for giving public lectures and demonstrations in agri and horticul- ture. The government colleges at Gembloux and other places are excel- lently organized. Apart from this college training, there are also pub- Hc frée lectures, to which even the humblest have easy access, and which are often held on Sunday or other “off” days. If agriculture has revived with re- markable strides, considering the de- vastation wrought by the war, it is largely due to the fact that govern- ment has recognized that farming is one of the national mainstays and, as such, must be developed by all avail- able means. A second factor in the revivdl is the perseverance of the Flemish peasant. He is a success as a small holder, because-he is tenacious and is not easily disheartened by cli- mate and soil. ington, D. C. WOMEN BACK CANDIDATE FOR PARK BOARD SEAT The petition of ‘Mrs, E. H. Smith for the five-yeariterm on the park board ig now beidg circulated. The womey of Bemidji resiring repre- sentatfon’ in the city government have chosen Mrs. Smith as a desir- able candidate fof election to mem- bership on the park board. The wom- en voters state that there never has been a candidate elected to office “who WaETEt Wifa more unanimous approval.. They state that Mrs. Smith is well equipped and fitted for work on the park board through her wide experience both in civic and com- munity work. Her work on the Ili- brary board, the assoclated charities and Red Cross is pointed out as an indication of her excellent executive and business ability. The women of Bemidji are show- ing deep interest in all civic and community work and feel that through Mrs. Smith they will be able to have the best of work by the park board. The women voters have all organized and committees been appointed in every ward to have 4ll women become interested in the coming election. , is expected to be made. HORSE KICKS TURTLE "RIVER MAN IN FACE As Albert Steele of Turtle River was hitching up a team to drive to Bemidji Wednesday, one of the horses became unmanageable and kicked Mr. Steele in the face injuring him badly. He was taken to the hospital where he is being cared for, his jaw having been broken. journment yesterday. The republicans planned to keep the bill uyp long as possible and Harrison is ready to continue fili- bustering or quit, according to the wishesa of the party leaders. SEED ASSOCIATION AIDS REGISTRATION OF SEED (By United Press) Fargo, Jan. 27.—Seed developed yielded four bushels an acre more than common seed in demonstrations made on plots of the association, ac- cording to T. J. Harrison of the ag- ricultural college of Winnipeg who explained the work of the Canadian seed association to the grain grow- ers of the Tri-State association re- cently. The organization was formed in 1900 and was the outgrowth of the MeDonald Seed competition which was endow with $10,000 by McDon- ald, the big Canadian tobacco king. Its purpose is the development, pro- pagation and distribution of pure seed and the standgrdization of va- rieties. Each province is organized and elects deldzates who choose the dominion secretary, the only paid of- ficer in the association. This organ- ization is the only one which had to do with certification and registration to attend. ALLIESLIKELY TOASKCUTIN GERMANFORCES Allied Supreme Council Today Is Expected to Demand Two-Thirds Cut (By United Press) Paris, Jan., 27.—As a result of to- day’s session of the Allied Supreme Council, Germany is expected to be ordered, to disband two-thirds of her armed forces within a month, Mar- shal Foch and General Wilson, with other military advisers to the council, were to report today their findings on the German situation. It was said Premiers Lloyd-George of seed in the dominion and seed'!and Briand had compromised their' companies will only handle seed of the association. NEGRO. ALLEGED SLAYER. IS BURNED AT STAKE BY MOB Nodena, Ark.,, Jan. 27.—Willilam Lowrey, negro, alleged slayer of O. T. Craig, a planter, and his daughter, Mrs. C. 0. Williamson was burned at the stauke here yesterday by a mob which had travelled over one hun- dred miles tg take the vietim from the sheriffs. The Silver Lining WELL MA, WE WONT BE PBOTHERED ABOUT PAYING EXCESS ROFITS TAX ANYWAY views. _German reparation was still undecided today, France having de- cided on a total of two billion marks to be paid over a thirty-year period. The British view was that this would so cripple German industry that it would prevent her returning to a nor- mal business condition. The council decided to recognize Latvia and Esthonia, former Russian states a8 Eouessing sovereign powers. Lloyd George caused the postpone- ment of the morning session when he announced that he could not’ attend. It was believed that he was in session with Sir Aukland Geddes, ambassador to the United States, who returncd to ,Europe last weeks Today’s session will begin at 4 p. m. (By United Press) Paris, Jan. 27.—Settlement of the.| German reparation narrowed down to- day ‘to am argument between two men, Premier Lloyd George of Great Britain and Briand of France. The two held a long conference in Lloyd George’s hotel today. Later they were joined by the Italian min- ister. It was believed the two pre- miers might reach an agreement to be presented to the Allied Supreme Council,.in session today. MEXICO OFFICIALS AWAIT * REPORT ON EXPEDITION 7 (By United Press) Méxtco City, Jan. 27.—Mexican of- ficials expected a report today from | the military expedition sent to sup- press the outbreak led by twelve Arieta brothers in Durango. The last report here said the Arie- tas were leading an attack on a min- ing camp at Tepehuanes where a number of Americans are located. Additional troops are prepared to follow: the first expedition if reports are unfavorable. RALPH GRACIE POST TO HOLD MEETING TONIGHT All members of the American Le- glon and all who have been accepted for membership are urged to be pre- sent at the meeting of the Ralph Gracie post to be held this evening at the rooms of the Bemidji Civic and Commerce association at the City building. Several matters of importance including nomination of officers for the ensuing year are ex- pected to he brought up at this time, GROWERSMEET NEXT TUESDAY Potato and Wool Growers * of February 1 PLAN FOR MARKETIN/G WOOL IS CHIEF TOPIC. Opportunity Offered to Save Day for Those Belonging to Both Ass’ns. ’l"he Beltrami County Potato Grow- ers’ association and the Beltrami County Wool Growers will hold their annual meetings on ‘Tuesday, Feb. l,. at the Civic and Commerce rooms, Qlty hall, Bemidji, beginning at 10 o'clock a. m. Both meetings are scheduled for the same day and place, asmany farmers are members of both organizations and will ‘attend both meetings, when they would perhaps have attended neither if held on sep- arate days. The wool growers will hold their general session in the morning, it be- ing believed that their business is of such a nature that it can be disposed of to as good advantage in a general session as in committee meetings. If the morning does not afford sufficient time for the wool growers’ meeting, a portion of the afternoon may be used. The final details of time will be arranged on the day of the meet- ing, so that every farmer can attend both meetings if he desires, and still the efficiency of either meeting will not be seriously hampered. The question of a more active and gfi‘ icient organization for the market- ing of wool will be the chief topic of business besides the election of qfixcqrs for the year. A subject of like importance in improved methods of marketing potatoes especially seed stock will demand the attention of the potato growers. The possibility of co-operating with the farm bureau in employing a potato specialist will also be discussed. The potato growers will also elect officers. The meeting of hath arganizations will be aided in.no small degree by the recommendations worked out by their representatives and presented at the annual meeting of the farm’ bureau in December, which will be available for these meetings. The opportunity to save a day af- forded by scheduling both of these important meetings for the same day is likely to appeal to all potato and wool growers, and will undoubtedly insure a large attendance. The strength and value of any organiza- tion depends upon the activity and interest of its individual members. A large attendance therefore will show ' activity and interest and will promise an active organization throughout the year and not only at the annual meeting. There is much to be accom- plished in both lines. “Get behind your organizations, boost and attend the meetings Tuesday, Feb. 1,” urges County Agent Dvogacek. NORTHWEST REPRESENTED AT U. S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (By United Press) Minneapolis, Jan. 27.—The north- west’s lumber, mining and milling industries are fully represented today at the opening of the annual meeting of the U. 8. Chamber of Commerce at Washington. Representatives of the northwest’s huge grain industries are particular- 1y Interested in marketing and trans- portation problems. Housing conditions thruout the universe will be of chief interest to Iumber men of the northwest during the conference. SEVENTY-FIVE CENT WHEAT BETTER THAN PRESENT PRICE (By United Press) N Fargo, Jan. 27.—The farmer got no more for his wheat when he sold at $2.25 a bushel than he did when he got 75 cents, according to J. W. Enright of the St. Paul Roller Mills. “When you sold your wheat for 75 cents,” he said, “‘you paid 75 cents for your overalls; when you sold it for $2.00 you paid $3 for your over- alls. Wheat is too low in proportion to other commodities. You need a united effort to educate the public to the value of whole wheat as food: DANCE SCHEDULED BY YEOMAN I8 POSTPONED The dance which was to have been given this evening in the Odd Fel- lows’ hall by the Yeomen lodge has been postponed, the committee in charge announced late last evening. MASONS CONFER THIRD DEGREE ON LARGE CLASS At a special session of the Be- midji Masonic lodge, A. F. and A. M., the third degree was conferred upon a large class of candidates. A supper ‘was served at the close of the session. The attendance was one of the largest n years, PRPPSRPPSTIY-S W |