Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, February 9, 1921, Page 1

Tite- Ploneer is the only -daily within 100 miles of Bemidji and has the largest circulation in Northern Minnesota. i THE BEMIDII DAILY - i J/ “PIONEE /S Mjinesota Weathers = Mostly ] “¢loudy : tonight{ and Thuraday. —= e —————— ] VOLUME XVIIL NO. 249 BEMIDJI, MINN.,, WEDNESDAY EVENING, FEB. 9, 1921 55¢ PER MONTH - LOCALLIBRARY . REPORT SHOWS " NEW INTEREST Number of Book Borréwers Has Increased by 796in Past Yea», Report Shows ‘, 3 REF. % . BOOKS ARE BEL % D FREQUENTLY %, % Yor Students - ' %sw Readers *3ooks Reading Cause ) 7/ tok During the pi v, commencing February 1,.192., and ending Janu- ary 31,” 1921, the number of book borrowers from the Bemidji Public library has more than doubled. 796 new borrowers have been registered during that period, 359 of that num- ber being adults, and 437 juveniles. There are at present 1,432 borrowers. The above figures are shown in the annual report made to the Library Board by Miss Katheryn MacGregor, librarian. . Books were mot-in circulation be- tween February 1 and April 19 be- cause of/the influenza. epidemic, though the reading rooms were open for the use of the” public. the year, 13,664 books have been cir- culated from the library, of this num- ber 6,995 were adults. books of fic- tion, 665 adult non-fiction books, 5.- 932 juvenile fiction books and 72 juvenile non-fiction books. In the past year, 172 new books have been added to the library, 151 of this number were purchased and 21 were gifts. Aée present there are 126 books at the bindery for rebind- ing. The magazines for 1919 and 1920 have not been bound as yet, and the librarian recommends that these be bound in order to add to their usefulness in the reference depart- ment. Today there are 3,792 books in the library. ° Most of the money spent during the year was expended for reference ‘books, these being of special value to the Normal school, High sehool and various study clubs, The librarian hopes to be able to get in closer touch and be of more benefit to the High school since part of the classes are now being held in the library. | Though there is an inadequate supply of reference material in the library to date ,the board hopes to build up this section as rapidly as funds will permit. Much material is borrowed from the Department of Education at St. Paul. The English teachers at_the High school and Junior High school have made out reading lists for their stu- dents and this has brought many new borrowers to the library and it will mean the development of taste for better literature. The attendance in the reading room for the year was .7,448. A large number of_ maga-| zines and newspapers are kept on hand at the library at all times, ei- ther thru subscription or as gifts. The Woman’s Study club has donated $75 for the purchase of new reference books. POSSIBILITY OF WAR CAUSES BIG SENSATION Warning By Official at Foreign Office Causes Big Stir Thruout England (By United Press) Londén, Feb. $.—The warning by an official of the British foreign office that Britain and America might drift into war caused as great a sensation in England as in the United States. “There has been a drift we can not afford to ignore,” the Daily News de- clared. The news was published in an extra from “the foreign office spokesman'’s statement cabled to Eng- land from America when the warn- ing was first primted. "“There are_points in controversy over oil, naval rivalry, the cables, and the Anglo-Japanese aliens, but not one of them separately ought to compromise the good understand- ing that has been conditionally pre- dicted between the two nations.”. \ ROBBERY SUSPECT HELD FOR THEFT FROM PARTNER A man who answered the descrip- tion of the robber who stole $120 from a roommafe at Gemmell.last week was taken into custody by Po- lice O‘l’!cer Harry Palmer Monday and this morning Koochiching coun- ty authorities came for him. The man gave his name as W .M. Movald. He will be given a hearing at International Falls. SENIORS ASK HELP TO REPLACE CLASS RINGS , .. Members of the Senior class of the High school are today soliciting do- nations for a fund intended to be sed toward replacing the class rings ‘Hich were destroyed by fire when the High school building was burned recently. Tags are being sold for any amount suitable to the giver. During #ficd, CONFIRMATION RECEIVED BUILDING INDIA'S NEW FROM JUDGE MCLENEHAN| MACHINE FOR HOME RULE Denial of Ascham Application to Bar Andrew Rood Is Now Confirmed By Letter Judge W. S. McClenehan’s deci- sion in the hearing before him Mon- day, brought about upon motion of C. M. Ascham to bar the name of Andrew Rood from the official bal- lots at the municipal election in this city on February 15, reached Be- midji last evening and confirms the telegram sent to Judge C. W. Stan- ton yesterday, Which denied the ap- plication of Mr. Ascham. It developes that the only ques- tions to be considered by the court were: whether Sections 359 and 360, General Statutes, 1913, apply to the election here igvolved, and whether the respondent Rood is eligible for election to the office of municipal judge. The court having duly con- sidered the matter so presented and the arguments of the parties and be- ing advised in the premises, it is ordered, that said order to show cause be discharged and that the relief prayed for in the petition upon which such order to show cause was based, be denied. Judge McClenehan states that he had no difficulty in reaching the con- clusion that Sections 359 and 360, G. S., 1912, do not apply to cities. Whether or not Chapter 315, Laws of 1915, repeals the section just mentioned, or what, if any, effect it may have, does not seem to be in- volved in this case, the judge states. As to the second point, whether or not Mr. Rood is eligible“to such of- the judge believes.a careful reading of State ex rel. Childs vs. Holman, 68 Minnesota, 219, 225 and 226, and the cases cited, leaves noth- ing further to be said. As a result of the decision render- ed in his favor, Mr. Rood’s name will didate for the office of judge of mu- didate for the office or judge of mu- nicipal_court. Other candidates for this office are the present Judge Gib- l{ons, and C. M. Ascham. s WHITE S0X PLAYERS T0 \ FACE TRIAL MARCH 14 —_— (By United Press) Chicago, Ill., Feb. 9.—The eight Chicago White Sox baseball players who were indicted for throwing the 1919 world serie’s at Cincinnati, will g0 to trial March 14, it was announc- ed today. Their trial will be held 2 (By United Press) Delhj, India, Feb. 9.—The Dule of Connaught today opened- India’s first elected parliament when he formally inaugurated the new coungil of state. and the imperial legislative assembly. While these bodies will not have full executive power; the viceroy and his council, being supreme, the new con- stitution gives the natives of India a much larger measure of self-govern- |ment than they have hitherto enjoyed. Considerable curiosity, and some apprehension is evinced as to the suc- cess or otherwise of the experiment. The grant of & measure of home rule has naturally encouraged the extrem- ists to demdnd full powers, and in some cases complete severance from British rule, but the huge number of races and religions represented is the best guarantee of the scheme receiv- ing a fair trial. Today’s ceremony was less brilliant than yesterday’s opening of the cham- ber of princes, as the principal partici- pants were not in a position to cover their persons wth a king’s ran- som in jewelry. But the scene was wonderfully picturesque and colorful. / EGGS DROP SIX CENTS * IN CHICAGO MARKETS ‘Chicago, Feb. 9.—Big receipts of eggs yesterday demoralized the mar- ket heye and forced prices down about &ix cents a dozen wholesale as compared with Monday. The season is at hand for heayy arrivals and yes- terday’s receipts were the largest this year. “ Including yesterday'’s fall in prices, the Chicago market has shown de- clines of 11 cents so far this week, with the grade known as ordinary firsts commanding only 30 cents to 31 cents wholesale. PROBE OF WORLD OIL SITUATION TO BE ASKED ‘Washington, Feb. 9. (By L. C. Mar- tin.)—Senate action to gain informa- tion on the world oil situation and American commercial and diplomatic relations with other nations will be demanded shortly by Senator Phelan of California, it was announced today. Phelan today declared to the United Press that a crisis is at hand in the oil situation. Unless a wise policy is adopted without delay, he-declared, the American merchant marine and navy will be left withcut adequate before Criminal Judge William Deber. HOME DEMONSTRATION MEETINGS THIS WEEK ‘The February series of home dem- onstration meetings will be held under the direction of Miss Lucy Cordiner, nutrition specialist from University Farm, this week, accord- ing to the following schedule: Carr Lake school, Thursday, February 10, 2 o'clock p. m.; Hines school, Thurs- day, 7:30 p. m.; Northern'community hall, Friday, February 11, 2 p. m.; Turtle River, Friday, 7:30 p. m. Every woman in any of these com- munities is urged. to attend the meet- ing most convenient for her. ULSTER LEADER LIKELY TO BECOME A PEER (By United Press) London, Feb. 9.—Sir Edward Car- son, the fighting Ulster leader and fa- mous lawyer, celebrates his 67th birthday today, and received many messages from Orangemen the world over. Now that the Ulster parlia- ment—under the home rule bill—is on the point of being set up, it is ex- pected that Carson will retire from politics. He is mentioned for the im- portant judicial position of law lord, which would entail his acceptance of a peerage. Carson could have had any judicial post he wished for years past, but he preferred fighting poli- tics, and he also has the most lucra- tive legal practice of any lawyer to- day. Rumor places his earnings be- tween 30,000 and 40,000 pounds a year. ELKS LODGE WILL HOLD DANCE FRIDAY EVENING Announcemtnt has been made that the Bemidji lodge of Elks will hold an informal dancing party at its hall Friday evening. A good time with good music is assured all friends of the-order. ADDRESS-ON LINCOLN AT M. E. CHURCH SUNDAY Preparations for a “packed house” at the Methodist church Sunday eve- ning are being made by the commit- tee from the Men’s class, who have in charge a special drive for the Sunday evening services. - The miembers of the local G. A. R. Post and Ladies of the Circle will at- tend the church in a body Sunday night, and seats will be reserved for Laem. "Lcholn. The Master of Men” will he the subject of Doctor Zentz's ad- dress. Standing room was at a prem- ium in Fergus Falls when Dr. Zentz addressed citizens on this same sub- ject. Extra seats will be provided for the balconies and main floor on this night. The address is scheduled for eight o'clock and the public is urged to come early. future supplies of oil. |D. D. MILLER HELD ON EMBEZZLEMENT CHARGE D. D. Miller returned this morning from the twin cities and upon his arriyal was taken into custody by Sheriff Andrew Johnson upon re- quest of the Ramsey county author- ities. 1t is alleged that the charge against Mr. Miller is embezzlement of insurance company funds. A Ram- sey caunty official is expected here tonight, to take Mr. Miller back for hearing. PHILOMATHIAN CLUB HOLDS - REGULAR MEETING MONDAY The regular meeting of the Philo- ' mathian club was held Monday even- ing at the residence of Geo. “W. Campbell. South American countries constituted the subject for discussion, Geo. W. Harnwell and Geo. W. Rhea having the subject in charge. Re- freshments were served at the close of the program. Prof, J. W. Smith ,was elected to membership in the iclub. 0 ) Z i3 WuSEC A1 Asemanua scae 7L \Y/ DEATHPENALTY MAY RETURNTO “NORTHDAOTA Activities of Whill:y Runners May Result in Restoration of Death Penalty BILL BROUGHT ABOUT TO PROTECT OFFICERS AN Senator Bond Introduces Bill to Limit Activities of North Dakota Bank Bismarck, N. D., Feb. 9.—Activ- ities of whisky runners may result in the restoration of the death pen- alty in North Dakota. L. R. Baird &f Dickinson yesterday introduced in the North Dakota sen- ate a bill providing for death as the penalty for murder under certain cir- cumstances. Circumstances surround- ing the running of whisky in North Dakota and the necessity of taking some measure for the protection of ofticers of the law led to the intro- duction of the bill. i Senator W. A. Bond of Minot has introduced another ,of his measures for limiting.the actitities of the Bank of North Dakota. 'Senate Bill 160 would prevent the bank from trans- ferring funds of ofie state depart- ment, institutipn or! industry to an- other. The bill also, makes sixty per cent iystead of ninety per cent of the value the maximun} which may be loaned by the bank on warehouse re- ceiptr, wheat or other commodities. The senaté refused to concur in the conference committee’s amend- ment to Ilouse Bill 5. This amend- went added in conference was aimed at the prohibition of shipments of malt in kegs. The amendment was requested by F. L. Watkins, who in- stituted that he had found that malt shipped in bulk in wooden Kkegs, would, in time, ferment. and make a first class grade of beer. An appropriation of $175,000.00 for the completion of the Mandan- Bismarck Missouri river bridge was granted by the senite with the pas- sage of senate bill Vo.- 39. Aldermen of citigs,of the state may recelve $5.00 for each session which they attend under the provisions of Senate Bill 102. A. F. AND A. M. WILL MEET FOR DEGREE WORK TONIGHT The Masonic lodge, A. F. and A. M., will meet tonight at the Masonic temple at eight o’clock sharp, for work in the second degree. It is urged that there be a large attend- ance. CO-OPERATIVE MARKET BILL SIGNED BY PREUS (By United Press) St. Paul, Minn., Feb. 9.—The co- operative marketing bill-which pass- ed the state senate last night was signed by Gov. Preus today. The measure provides for the establish- ment of local and state market as- isociations for farmers and authoriz- ing state ald. ' Producers in general will be affect- ed as well as farmers. ST. PAUL POSTMASTER T0 EXPLAIN SYSTEM (By United Press) St. Paul, Feb. 9.—Qtto N. Raths, postniaster here, is to deliver an ad- dress in New York Friday on the suc- cess of the system of parcel post de- livery for retail stores inaugurated here a year ago and - operated with phenominal success. o Postmaster Raths was invited to speak at the annual convention of the Nationa! Dry Goods association in New York City. The system inaugu- rated' here has attracted nation-wide attention. Instead of maintaining ex- pensive delivery systems of their own, the various retail stores combine all deliveries by turning them over to Uncle Sam. Regular parcel post rates are paid on deliveries magde in this manner and it does three:things, according to Raths: 1t puts the parcel post system on a profitable basis. It saves huge sums to department stores-and other large retailers an- nually. 5 It elimimates duplicated effort. And does away with a large amount of traffic on already over-crowded streets. . There are many other points in fa- vor of the system, he believes, and these are to be outlined to various| cities throughout the country which | have invited him to explain the sys- tem. SENATE COMMITTEE VOTES AGAINST JOHNSON BILL (By United Press) Wozhington, Feb. 9.—The senate immigration committee todhy voted an untavorable report on the John- son bill suspending emigration for a year. The committee will meet to- morrow for substitute legislation. FEMININE KNICK-KNACKS COST MORE THAN NAYY (By United Press) Washington, Feb. 9.—American women are now spending for beau- tifiers, candy, etc., enough to pay the entire cost of the national naval pro- | Igram including construction of new { ships. | VICE-PRESIDENT TELLS HARDING HE'S ELECTED Returns of Electoral Votes Are Formally Verified and Announced Today (United Press Staff Correspendent) Washington, Feb. 9.—The election of Warren G. Harding of Ohio and Calvin Coolidge of Massachusetts as president and vice-president of the United States was formally certified and announced today by Vice-Presi- dent Thomas R. Marshall, in the pres- ence of the house and senate. Although the country has known ever since the evening of November 2, last, who would be the next occupant of the White House and the new offi- cial word which the law makes neces- sary was not spoken until today. A month ago, the electors met in the various states and cast their votes. These were sent to the Secretary of State, who in turn transmitted them to the president of the senate. As required by law, the senate and Touse met in joint session at 1 p. m. today. At noon the two houses met separately, and the senate, preceded by two pages bearing the official rec- ords from the states, marched into the hall of the house. Vice-President Marshall presided over the joint ses- sion, and the count of the vote began. Two tellers acted for the house and two for the senate. Vice-President Marshall opened the certificates of election and other papers relating to the vote, and handed them to the tell- ers, who read the votes aloud, and recorded them. When the list of states had been gone through, the votes were totaled and the result was handed to Marshall, +who thereupon formally announced the election of Harding and Coolidge. No debate or remarks by members of either house were permitted dur- ing the session. Any objections which members might wish to voice to the counting of any electoral vote were to be put in writing and considered by the two houses separately. The whole ceremony of canvassing and certifying to the election occupied about an hour, and immediately after the announcement of the vote, the senate withdrew. This ceremony always has attracted large crowds fo the house gallery, and Feminine knickknacks during 1920 | it was thercfore a “card day,” with | cost approximately $500,000 govern- ment recards show. The cost of the! navy for 1921 will be $343,000,000! unless present appropriations are in-| creased, i T 7 SCHOOLS MAY BE FORCED (By United Press) Van Hook, N. D., Feb. 9.—Schools in this section must close within a month, it is said, unless finances are: {and take care of running expenses. {A committee of delegateg has gone to Bismarck to interview the legisla- tors. | In some towns in the western part of the state, individual citizens and clubs are selling their Liberty bonds and buying teachers’ warrants. Banks | are “loaded up to the limit” with these warrants. Domestic Troubles Cause | Double Tragedy Tuesday e i New Rockford, N. D.---Domestic trouble is believed to have caused a double tragedy when Mrs. John Byun, 22, shot and killed her hushand, 26, aund then poisoned herself, leaving a | two-months old child. Neighbors dis- covered the crime two hours later. Mrs. Byun is not expected to live. il /// ) o e Wit & // " /5//////% \ ) iy @ % ! \ 7 1arsg, Diilistvse st ittty TO CLOSE WITHIN MONTH ' | admissions limited. OPENS PLUMBING AND | HEATING SHOP HERE Robert Russell, who, for the past sixteen years, has been engaged in the plumbing trade in Bemidji and International Falls, has opened a plumbing and heating business of his own at 315 Minnesota avenue. Mr. Russell will conduct a modetn obtained to pay teachers’ warrants ;). hine and heating establishment | and will carry a complete line of sup- plies and fixtures. His many friends will be pleased to learn of his going into business for himself. DEPARTMENT PREVENTS FIRE LOSS AT ARMY QUARTERS About nine o’clock Tuesday night the fire department was called to the building occupied by the Salvation Army on Minnesofa avenue, where an over-heated stove issued forth sparks and smobe which threatened the building. Quick action on the part of the fire fighters saved the building and prevented much damage being done. ' PRODUCE COMPANY PLANS CREAMERY IN EVERY TOWN Williston, N. D., Feb. 9.—A cream- ery company which shall ship six to cight carloads of butter a month is contemplated by the Farmers Cream- ery and Produce company as it took ,inventory of the big business year just closed. A branch creamery in every town of western &orfll Dakota 267,639 pounds of bufter fat were purchased in 1920 by the company at an average cost of 52.1 cents a pound. Dawson, Yukon Territory.—The Royal Canadian Mounted Police are preparing to send an expedition for about a year to Hers Arctie whaling and exploration base. Several policemen will make the trip from Dawson with dog-teams, the party taking mail arriving from the coast and other points. ' ACTION ON JAPANESE AGREEMENT NOT KNOWN Washington, Feb. 9—What course the state department will take on the request of the senate foreign re- . latfons committee for a copy of the “agreement’” reached hetween Rol- apd S. Morris, United States Am- bassador to Japan, and Baron Shide- ha the Japanese ambassador, in their conversations looking to treaty uctipn defining the rights of Japan- ese nationals in this country, had not been indicated last night. The request of the senate com- mittee for the copy, “if not incom- patible with the public interest,” was received at the same department Jate yesterday about the time that Baron Shidehara held a conference with Secretary Colby, but no intima- tion was given of the character of the conference nor, of the probable attitude of the department, in the face of the request. hel Island, the; WORLD SUPPLY OF PETROLEUM CAUSES FIGHT Greatest Commercial War of All Times Being Waged for Oil Control EVERY INDEPENDENT CONCERN AFFECTED Since World War, Petroleum Has Superceded Coal in Importance (By United Press) New York, Feb. 9. (By Harold Jacobs.)—The greatest commercial war of all times is being waged for contre} of the world’s supply of pe- troleum. It directly involves three of the most powerful corporations— the Standard Oil group on one side and the Anglo-Persian and Royal Dutch groups on the other. Indirect- 1y it involves the government of the United States and Great Britain and possibly France and Holland. . In addition every independent oil concern, both foreign and American, is affected, and many of the smaller nations of the world which have ofl fields within their boundaries are be- {ing made to feel the struggle politi- cally and economically. Since the world war, petroleum has superceded coal as the most import- ant of world products. An European statesman has declared that “inter- national diplomacy now revolves about oil.” Dr. B. H. Manning, acting head of the American petroleum institute, emphasized the vital importance of the oil situation today in an exclusive |interview with the United Press. { Manning, who formerly was director of the bureau of mines, is now in charge of the foreign relation depart- ment of the institute. The oil prob- lem of the future will not be a fight for market but a fight for source of supplies, Manning said. “It is certain that the United States will have to secure a considerable por- tion of its supply from outside terri- tory. It is of supreme consequence, }herefore that there be an open door policy thruout the world." Neither the United States govern- !'ment nor the American people are | secking for monopoly or for privileges { which would endanger the rights of i other people, Manning said. In a statement recently made to the Unit- od Press by the official of the Angla- Persian Oil company, which is con- trolled by the British government it was declared that the Standard Oil i group is secking to dominate the oil situation and get support by the Am- erienn government as “an attempt to becloud the last issue. The Ameri- can people will not be misled by any guch transparent propaganda,” Man- {ning declared. BFMIDJI HIGH TO PLAY GRAFTON HERE SATURDAY U:;defenled North Dakota Quint Will Match Strength With Local High Team Bemidji's basketball territory will e Invaded Saturday might by one of the strongest high 8chool aggrega- tions in North Dakota when the Graf- ton High school quint comes here to play the Bemidji High at the armory at 8 o'clock. The visitors have not heen defeated this year and are in top-notch posi- tion for the North Dakota state cham- | plonship. With two teams, neither have met defeat so far this year, contending on the Bemidji fioor, a fast battle is assured. A repitition of the bang-up game played by the locals last Friday night against St. Cloud 18 assured by Coach Smith who is tuning up his men this week In preparation for the Dakota stars. The line-up for each team will be announced later, as soon as Coach Smith receives further word from Grafton. Plans are being made for an exceptionally large attendance. ASKS TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR INJURIES (By United Press) Minot, N. D., Feb. 9.—Twenty thousand dollars is the amount which N. G. Wilbur, farmer, north- west of here asked of J. B. Reed, Minot transfer man, for personal injuries which Wilbur says he receiv- ed when Reed’s Buick truck struck ! Wilbur's tea mand wagon. Wilbur {was knocked out of the wagon and ireceived injuries which he contends are permanent. JUVENILE BAND WILL MEET FRIDAY NIGHT Director G. O. Riggs of the Juve- nile band announces that that or- ganization will meet on Friday even- ing this week instead of Thursday ievening as heretofore. The meeting will be held at the regular place and gour. New music has been receive® and a complete attendance is desired,