Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, February 24, 1921, Page 1

The Pioneer is the only daily within 100 miles of Bemidji and has the largest circulation in Northern Minnesota. ‘THE BEMIDII DAILY PIONE VOLUME XVIII. NO. 262 REDLAKE BILL BEMIDJI, MINN., THURSDAY EVENING, FEB, 24, 1921 'SITH LUMBER COMPANY TO ENLARGE RETAIL YARD : Now MADE LAW New Structures and Yard Plan- BY PRESIDENT ned Will Cover Half of Block on Irvine Avenue Faith in the community and fu- ture prosperity of Bemidji is strong- ~Wilson Signs Steenerson Bill|ly evidenced by the action already " Authorizing Improvement of Red Lake b ORIGINAL BILL HAS taken and contemplated by the re- tail lumbering firms of Bemidji. The Bemid;i Lumber and Fuel company has already erectéed an addition in order to provide needed quarters; the Matson-Ritchie Lumber Co., has an- nounced the ‘opening of a new yard, ~nd now comes the announcement SEVERAL AMENDMENT’Q ‘om the Smith Lumber company to Nearly 500,000 Acres of Land Will Be Improved Under Flood Control Law' (Special to Pioneer) ) ‘Washington, Feb. 24.—The presi- dent has signed the Steenerson bill, which authorizes the improvement of Red Lake and the Red Lake river for drainage flood control and naviga- tion purposes and the measure is now a law. ) - o— The above mesSage was received from Representative Harold Knutson -late yesterday afternoon and signiids that the efforts of farmers and other settlers in the vicinity of Red Lake have brought results through their representatives in the legislature. The measure was originally passed by the house several weeks ago, but upon reaching the senate was sub- Jjected to a numher of amendments. The house then passed the amended measure without a dissenting yote and the bill then went to President Wilson for his signature or veto. Nearly 500,000 acres of land will be improved through the carrying out of the project. HUMORIST HOLDS LARGE AUDIENCE IN OWN MOOD iInterspersed with a liberal amount of good moral philosophy, Strick- Jand Gillilan, humorist, kept his large audience at the peak of hum- orous enthusiasm last night, in” his appearance at the Methodist. church, 4n the-last ‘mumber of the Lyceum concert course unger the auspices of the Woman’s Study club. Of humor " there was plenty. Of seriousness there was enough to give an opportunity to digest the humor. The audience had a good time and s0 did Mr. Gillilan. He says he al- ways hds a good time when his au- dience does. His many humorcus word portrayals were apt and nat- ural. He took his audience with him wherever he went, whether in a train wreck or a college -quartet. There was no room for a man with a grouch or a dose of blues in his au- dience. DORAN T0 OPEN GROCERY .. AND PROVISION MARKET Bendidji is to have another strictly modefn 'grocery and provision market. Alec Doran, believing in the great possibilities of Bemidji, gave expression to those ideas re- cently when he purchased the build- ing north of his present meat fnarket heretofore occupied by the china de- partment of the Huffman & O’Leary house furnishing store. IMr. Doran will open his modern grocery store as soon as the building can be properly arranged. An ex- perienced manager has been secured to manage the grocery department and he will take up his duties March 1. CLOTHIERS VOTE AGAINST INCOME TAX ) /RETAIL (By United Press) St. Paul, Feb. 24.—Minnesota re- tail clothiers voted in favor of the repeal of the income tax according to a resolution passed at the annual convention here today. ‘Charles W. Fisher of Mankato was elected president of the state associ- ation. B, C. Smith of Anoka and W. J. Rau of-8t. Cloud were chosen as vice-presidents. FOUR MILLION PLEDGED - TO DEFY INJUNCTIONS Federation of Labor to Back Up Organized Workers Who- Are Threatened in Court . > . -(By United Press) Washington,. Feb. 24.—More than four million workers are pledged to defy court injunctions to restrain strikers, as a result of a manifesto adopted by labor leaders here, ac- cording to M#thew Woll, vice-presi- dent of the American Federation of Labor. The American Federation of Labor will back up every leader and or- ganized worker who refuses to allow a court to frighten him into submis- sion by a threat of jail sentence, un- less the strike is called off, it is an- nounced, % 5. [as soo 3 effect that it will build new %. 'dings and double its yard capac- e, or service. ¥ this connection M. E. Smith, pi B nt of the Smith Lumber com- pai as the following information for ublic: b we plans ready,” said Mr. Smith, d will commence building the frost is out of the ground ,building on the corner of Third\ys.cet and Irvine avenue, 52 feet by 100, feet. This means that our plant will cover the entire space between Third and Fourth streets' from Irvine dvenue to the alley. “All buildings, with the excep- tion of the new shed built two years ago will be torn down and new mod- ern structures erected. The 52x100 foot building above referred to will be modern in every respect. A 10x =3 & a 16 foot display window will be con-| structed right in the corner of the street and avenue: In the rear of this building we will erect a fire- proof garage for our cars and trucks, which will be operated through the winter months. This garage will be heater with a Wacco heating sys- tem. “On the present ontice site, corner of Fourth and Irvine avenue, will be erected a modern two-story office building of pebble dash’stucco finish. It will be steam heated and will pro- vide general offices, an office for the bookkeeper, private office, and a large plate glass show window for display purposes. This display case will be plate glass on all four sides through which the exhibits may be seen from the outside as-well as from the inside. ~ “At the corner of the alley and Fourth street will be erected another glass front display room and in the [rear of which another lumber shed [20x143 feet will be erected. “The yards and buildings will be so arranged as to permit a drive through from one street to the other and the services of a landscape archi- tect will be engaged to lay out the flower beds and lawns and walks in and around the buildings.” This company operates yards at Leonard and Blackduck and at the latter town improvements in build- ings will also be made this summer, Mr. Smith has announced. NATIONAL CO-OPERATIVE MARKETING PLAN SOUGHT Farm Bureau Federation Com- mittee Meets to Work Out Livestock Plans ' 8t. Paul, Feh. 24.—A nationwide co-operative marketing movement in- volving the principal crops of the United States and affecting every lo- cal formers’ shipping asociation in Minnesota is under way, according to an announcement today by the Minnesota Farm Bureau federation. ‘The national farm bureau federa- tion’s committee of 15 met in Chi- cako to begin working out a national marketing plan to give livestock pro- ducers fair prices and a stable market. Minnesota has two members on this committee—W. A. McKerrow, state leider of livestock extension work for the University of Minne- sota, and J. M. Anderson of St. Paul. Other conferences looking toward co-operative selling of vegetables, fruit, grain, dairy products, sugar beets, wool and cotton, either have been arranged or are planned through the new co-operative market- ing depaftment of the American Farm Bureau federation. C. H. Gus- tafson, head of the department, no- tified the Minnesota federation today that fruit growers of every state will be called into conference in Chicago on April 5 to discuss a nationwide marketing plan. L. E. Potter, presi- dent of the Minnesota federation, announced he will invite Minnesota fruit growers’ organizations to select a representative to the conference, and will appoint the man they select as delegate of the Minmesota farm bureaus. Convinced that the farm bureau federatlon offers the best means of organizing nation-wide co-operative marketing agencies, .the United Cot- ton Growers asociation and the Am- erican Cotton Growers association of Texas have disbanded and joined the Texas farm bureau. - “Cooperative marketing is the farmers’ big problem,” Mr. Gustaf- son said in calling the fruitmen’s con- ference. ‘““The Federation is setting out to solve it in the right way through national conferences. Ex- perts in such meetings will not foist a theory or a fad on the public, they will find a workable plan before they offer it to the farmers,” HISTORICAL nhefota Weather: Fair to- night..and Friday, preceded by strong winds in the eastern por- tion. b i S5c PER MONTH VISITORS MEET SECONDDEFEAT Bemidji City Team Wins Over i Visitors in Second) Game With 21 to 13 Going into the second game of the two-game series with the same “pep” and speed as was shown in the Tues- day night game, the Bemidji City team defeated the Excelsior basket- ball quint for the second time at the Armory last night by a count of 21 0 13. Although the visitors had not lost a game this season, prior to coming to Bemidji, the locals clearly out- clagsed the Excelsior team in passing and floor work last night, despite the fact that the count in the first game was barely in Bemidji’s favor. Bemidji took the lead at the start with a field basket and Excelsior soon tied the score. The locals again took | the lead on a free throw and from | then on held at least two points ahead The scqre at the end of the first half was 7 to 3 in favor of the locals, and when the second half opened, the lo- cals were on their toes amd netted ) 18gain. Bemidji continued to lead. Phibbs, Plummer and Cameron scored the field goals for Bemidji, while Christnak, R. Louden and W.: Louden did the counting for the vis- itors. The locals scored five points on free throws and the Excelsior quint only one. i Plummer and Phibbs played up to the standard set in the first game at the forward position, while Cameron and G. Graham showed splendid work in breaking up Excelsior’s plays, Cameron coming in for two field goals in addition. Simons, at center, was in the game every minute, al- though attempts to score fell short. From here the Excelsior team will 0 to Thief River Falls this aftérnoon of & two-game series there tonight and tomorrow night. On the smaller- sized Thief River floor, it is expected the visitors will put up a much faster game than here, although the Excel- slor quint showed itself to be a first- class machin.e The line-up for both teams last night was the same as the night be- fore with the exception of Maughan eing substituted for Gillespie, who &n taken out of the game in the last half on four personal fouls. Field Baskets—Bemidji, Phibbs, 4; Plummer, 2; Cameron, 2. Excelsior —Christnak, 3; R. Louden, 2, and W. Louden, 1. A Free Throws—Excelsior, 1; Be- midji, 5 out of 7. L Referee—John M. Culver, Bemidji. LENTEN SERVICE The special mid-week Lenten ser- vices will be held at the St. Paul's Evangelical church Friday evening at 8 o'clock. A series of sermons on the meaning of the “Cross of Christ” are being preached. All are cordi- ally welcome. REVISION OF FEDERAL FARM LOAN ACT URGED St. Paul, Feb. 24._Farmers will insist that the Federal Farm Loan act be changed. They will move a re- vision of the act or ask congress to enact a new law, according to of- ficials of the federation. A telegram from J. R. Howard, president of the national federation said that the farm loan acts were not justified and attacked the fact that these loans are not tax exempt. The federation will demand” that the exemptions on all kinds of bonds be the same, SENATE OPPOSITION TO HOOVER SEEMS UNLIKELY Traditional Custom of Letting President Pick Own Cabinet Silences Opposition (By United Press) ‘Wachington, Feb. 24.—Serious op- position in the senate to the con- firmation of the selection of Herbert Hoover by President-elect Harding for his cabinet appeared unlikely to- day. | This does not mean that Hoover's political enemies in the senate have changed their te4lings toward him, but only that the traditional custpm of letting the president pick his own officia] family YHI silence the oppo- sition. There are other proposed cabinet members and lesser appointees equal- ly as unsatisfactory to some senators as would be the appointment of Hoov- er. In fact nearly all selections would meet with some opposition-if it were not for the same tradition. AMMONIA TANK SPREADS FIRE TO HOTEL BUILDING (By United Press) Minneapolis, ¥eb. 24.—When an ammonia tank in a neighboring market exploded last night, fire INTEREST SHOWN IN INSTITUTES Total Attendance at Ten Daily Sessions Was 560; Puposky Shows Much Interest The series of five daily farmers’ in- stitutes held at as many points in the county last week was a pronounced success, both as to attendance and in- teregf shown. The total attendance at tH® ten sessions held was 660, or an average attendance of 66. Pu- posky is entitled to top place with an average attendance per session of 95, while Bemidji would win the con- solation prize with an average at- tendance of 25. The speakers of the institutes were L. H. Bugbee, successful dairyman from Carlton county, an§ C. W. Smith, popularly known as “‘Potato” Smith, of Parkers Prairie. Mr. Bug- bee spoke on dairy topics and the farm bureau. the value of a purebred sire, pointing out that if a purebred sire transmits his color markings, he will also trans- mit other and more important char- acteristics of his ancestors. He ex- plained the points to be considered in selecting a herd sire. His talk on spread through the two stories of icalf feeding was clegr and timely. He the Majestic heel. Guests were emphasized the fact that calfhood is forced to flee, some scantily clad. |the critical period, and that special iHotel employees guided the guests through the smoke filled hallways. The damage is estimated at approxi- mately $40,000. MINNESOTA D. A. R. IS MEETING AT MINNEAPOLIS (By United Press) Minneapolis, Feb. 24.—Minnesota Daughters of the American Revolu- tion gathered here today to lay plans for the coming year. Mrs. Marshall H. Coolidge is re- gent. Plans to commemorate many notable events in early history of the United States were to be discussed. HORSES BEING SOLD FOR FIFTY DOLLARS EACH (By United Press) Parshall, N. D., Feb. 24.—Farmers from this_vicinity = are purchasing horses in McKenzie county for $50 to $60 a head. Farmers in McKen- zie are forced to sacrifice their stock because of the losses they have suf- fered from droughts. . NEIGHBORHOOD EXCHANGE MEETS WITH MRS. LEISTER The neighborhood exchange met at the farm home of Mr. and Mrs. Leister_in the township of Turtle River yesterday afternoon. The aft- ernoon was spent in quilting and music. Refreshments were served during the afternoon. A jolly time was spent by all members present. AGRICULTURALIST GIVES DEMONSTRATION ON WEEDS Sherwood, N. D., Feb. 24.—Farm- ers here are interested in a “weed” train carrying Hon. C. M, Hamilton, Canadian minister of agriculture, which is touring the various provinces giving demonstrations and lectures on effective means of ridding the fields of weeds. MACALESTER COLLEGE WINS OVER ST. JOHN'S QUINT St. Paul, Feb. 24.—Macalester col- lege defeated the St. John's basket ball quintette last night by a score of 29 to 12, = 4= — care and feed should be given at that period in order to ensure the best de- velopment for later usefulness. Mr. Bugbee made a plea for more extensive appreciation of food value of milk and milk products, emphasiz- ing the value of food elements known as vitamines found to be essl:ntia‘i to normal development of children, which are present in milk and milk products but lacking in the various margarines and butter substitutes. Support of the farm bureau not only in the county but in the state and na- tional federation was urged. Both speabers pointed out the splendid, work being done by the state and natiopal federatinng in call- ing attention of the legislature and congress to the needs of the farmers, and securing definite results. They also emphasized the fact that the lo- cal and county organization must be strong and active in order that the federations might have strength. E. W. Smith or “Potato Smith” em- phasized the value of seed potato plots as saving much time and labor in the improvement of the potatogs and increasing yield. He discussed the various potato diseases telling how they can be identified and how prevented by proper treatment. Mis talk on potato culture brought out some excellent ideas on. preparation of the ground, planting and cultiva- tion. He ‘showed how deep cultiva- tion and hilling, late in scason, may cut off from one-fourth to one-third (Continued on Page 6) NORTHERN PACIFIC MAIL ROBBERY SUSPECT SEEN (By United Press) ° $t. Paul, Feb .24.—The bandit who robbed the Northern Pacific mail car and shot Mail Clerk Strong last week is in St. Paul, police believe todauy. A man answering to the description of the bandit and carrying a suit- case, hired a truck in Minneapolis to carry him to St. Paul. When pass- ing through Mid the truck broke down and the man disappeared. Inspector Marles estimated amount of loot at $50,000. 000 He outlined clearly | " BRAINERD HIGH MEETS LOCALS HERE TOMORROW N\ . Bemidji Basketeers Must Win to Stay in Race for Third District Champions The basket ball court at the old armory has been humming with ac- tivity during the past week. Imme- diately after the St. Cloud game last Friday Coach Smith of the Bemidji team began molding his machine into tip-top condition in preparation for the return game with the Brain- erd high school quint tomorrow night at the old armory. yThe Brainerd team although hope- lessly out of the race, will battle desperately to tumble the Bemidji {auint from the top of,the district which it shares with St. Cloud, and as Coach Oprahl's quint i8 of no mean ability the game s certain to be exciting and close. Coach Smith's basketeers are rac- ing neck and neck with St. Cloud for first place and wi]l undoubtedly tax themselves to the limit to tri- umph over the “Railroad City"” five. St. Cloud still has a game to play at Brainerd and should Coach Opdahl’s men slip over a victory against the Saints and Bemidji make it two ht for the invaders, it would give Bemidji the title without a third game'being necessary with Couach Schropp’s quint. It is evident that Bemidji has a splendid chance to carry off first hon- ors in the district this season. The five-man defense which has been one of the outstanding features of the Bemidji team’s work, this season iy being rapidly developed, and the fast playing of the Smith quint as a unit is expected to offset the fact that Brainerd has practically a veteran line-up. All in- all the teams are well matched and ancient rivals, and the game is certain to prove a thriller from start to flnish and it is ex- pected that a large number of fans from Brainerd will journey to Be- midpl to root for thelr favorites. The local school girls' team will clash with tite Bagley girls before the BrainerdsBemidji game. This contest will be called at 7 ,and in- dications are that a ¢l game will Tesult. COMPTROLLER OF TREASURY ISSUES BANK CALL TODAY (By United Press) Washington, Feb. 24.—The comp- troller of the treusury today issued a call on national banks for condi- tions as of Monday, February 21, PRUSSIAN CABINET HAS RESIGNED AFTER ELECTIONS (By United Press) Berlin, Feb. 24.—-Following elec- tions, showing galns to the extreme right and left factions, the Rrussian cabinet resigned today. ELKS’ CARNIVAL OPENS - AT ARMORY THIS EVENING Features of Every Description and Dancing Will Furnish Pastime for Attendants The new armory will be the scene of merrymaking tonight when th Elks' lodgé opens its th ay carni- val. Features of cvery description have been arranged and indications are that there will not be a dull moment from beginning to end. The opening {onight will find the carnival in full blast wilh theo customary booths, a show which will be under the direction of Miss Minnie Bailey, and a carnival dance will be on this evening's program. “Tomorrow night, a public wedding will be the feature attraction. This event is being watched with much in- terest since the names of the con- tracting parties will not be diselosed until the time of the wedding. New features are planned for ench night and the dances promise Lo be a feat- ure of their own. Music will be nished by a four plece orchestra in- cluding “Dot” Van at the plano. A special dance floor has been laid for the occasion. MINNESOTA BOOSTERS AT ST. PAUL MEETING (By United Press) St. Paul, Feb. 24.—“Bettér Min- nesota Boosters” will be the aim of a banquete here tonight to the Min- nesota Crop Improvement association. Officials of the St. Paul Associa- tion and business men plan to make the banquet an enthusiasitc, business- building, advertising affair. Mayor L. C. Hodgson was counted on to welcome the members at the banquet and A. C. Cooper, St. Cloud, president of the association, was to respond. Dan A, Wallace is to be toastmaster. Today's program of the convention included the election of officers, the | reg 1t had|ship be present. previously been estimated at $300,-led that all past grands, who can pos- 0DD FELLOWS’ IMPORTANT MEETING FRIDAY NIGHT The Odd Fellows will meet tomor- row night at a six-thirty supper in the dining room of the hall. An especially important business session is to be held at the regular meeting. Business is to be transacted which ires that the comjTete member- It is especially urg- sibly do so, be present, ACCEPTANCEBY ' HOOVER MAY BE - CERTAINTODAY - Former Food Administrator Is to Forward Acceptance of Cabinet Position TO ACCEPT POSITION ONLY THRU OBLIGATION Harding Is Expected to Agree to Reservations Asked By Hgover Today (By United Press) New York, Feb. 24. (By Harold Jacobs.)—Herbert Hoover's accept- ance of the position of secretary of agriculture in the new cabinet will be forwarded to Harding today, it was stated on highest authority. The former food-administrator will enter the ecabinet with the “‘greatest reluctance,” it was said, “only through a sense of obligation to the public and to Mr. Harding.” Hoover's associates revealed certain reservations which he has made und- er possible acceptance. They are as follows: Free reign in conducting affairs of the commerce depavtment. Increased scope of department res- ponsibility including direction of the shipping situation. Complete co-operation between the various administrative branches of the government. Harding's agreement to these con- ditions is looked upon as a foregone conclusion, he having made it known that a similar attitude would be tak- en to all the cabinet officials. In his own words, he has said, *“The Icabinet ought to be their own Hosses.” OCEAN TO OCEAN FLYER MAKES NEW TIME RECORD (By United Press) Jacksonville, la., Feb. 24.—Tfeu- tenant Covey, making a flight from ocean to ocean, landed here at 7:27 a. m. today after having taken off at Love 'Field, Dallas, Texas, at 10:14 central tinie last night. The flying time from Dallas to Jacksonville, as figured by Lieut. Eaton, in charge of affalrs at this end of the flight, is eight hours and thirteen minutes. The entire flight from San Dizgo. 2,079 miles, was covered in 22 hours and 32 minutes, an average of more than 98 miles an hour. Th figures are unofficial but as they stand, ac- cording to Laeut. Eaton, they will set up a new record for flights between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. SMILING KATRINA IS COMING TO AMERICA (By United Press) Washington, Feb. 24.—Katrina is coming to America. Katrina hails from Denmark. She understands lit- tle English—or American—but she knows how to sweep and dust and scrub. Katrina’s face is round and smiling. She’s good-natured and she’s anxious to oblige. In fact, she's coming to the United States express- ly to help Madam America conduct the household cares. Katrina is strong for America, ac- cording to the United States govern- ment official immigration reports, She's flocking to this country at the rate of nearly 100,000 a year, that is, counting Katrina’s professional sis- ters, Marie from France, Mariana from Italy and just plain Mary from England and Ireland. In the official figures Katrina is listed profession- ally as a “domestic.” MINES SEALED UP WHEN RECOVERY PROVES FUTILE (By United Press) Dowell, 1ll., Feb, 24.—The last hope for the lives of seven men, trap- ved in the Cathlpan mines late yes- terday, was abandoned early today and the mine$ gealed up in an effort to extinguish the flames. The mines. were to be left sealed up 1‘07’ 20 days. INDEPENDENT VOTERS SEEK PUBLIC OPINION Committee of 21 Meets to Feel Out Sentiment on Recall of Nonpartisans (By United Press) . Fargo, Feb. 24.—To ascertain whether public sentiment demands the recall of the nonpartisan officials in North Dakota and whether in their opinion the financial situation in the state could be improved there- by, was given as a reasoin by the In- dependent Voter’s association for the meeting of the committee of 21 today. The committee conducted the anti- nonpartisan league campaign before the elections last fall. Those favoring the recall believe the people here, alarmed over the fi- nancial conditions, will reverse their decisions of last November, -