Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, February 28, 1921, Page 1

‘ the contsruction of the ar viithil'l 100 miles n?‘Bég}ldji l!;g t has the. largest circulati Nord:nnm;‘nmh. oo nnesota Weather: Increasing mfln_m - tonight, probahly’be- g unsettled Tuesday. Some- bat colder in northeast tonight: VOLUME XVili. NO, 265 NAVAL MEITIA HOWINCREASE W 0pe‘ni|‘l¢ of New Armory Will Increase Militia and: Guard Activities ! TR ok NAVAL MILITIA TO HOLD REGULAR WEEKLY DRILLS Provisions ),fi-de in New, Ar- mory to Promote Gym\ % ":\n Work and Rifle Shoot. %% — e Naval militia activities are o‘.\"% ing up stropgiy with the advent the opening of the new armory. Friday of this. week, the. chief yec men from Duluth will be in Bemjdj} to take the enrollment of the re-. cruits for the reserve force and to complete the records of the Minne- sota Naval militia. ' 3 The Bemidji division is compose of members of both bodies, the Naval @ satate orgapization, but without financial appropriations for the use of the organization. The Naval Rieerve Force s a’federal or- ganization, the members of which are pajd for their drills and appro- priations are available for the equip- ping and uniforming-of its members. Being members of both forces it has ‘been possible to get the appropria- tions for the equipment and also for ory, the latter being a state appropriation. ‘There are be seven ureat Lakes cruiges this summer for members of the naval reserve force. The mem- bers may choose which one of the seven they will take but only one cruise for each member will be per- mitted, that is, they will be paid only for the time they are on one cruise. . The period: of the cruises will be two 4 be on the second floor. weeks. Lieutenan} E. A. Barker advises that he wishes to meet all members of the force and all new reeruits, who can possibly attend at the Civic and Commerce -rooms; - ‘Thursday after- noon, from 3 to 5 o’clock. Dr. McComb of Duluth, examining surgeon.. for this reserve force dis- trict, will be in Bemidji Saturday for the purpose of making physical ex- amination of mewly. enlisted men.: It will be necessary. for all newly en- listed men to present themselves at that time for examination. ‘The completion of the armory will make it possible to start regular weekly drills of the naval militia. It is expected that a\regular period will be assigned for drill, a part of which period will be assigned to gymnasium athleics. The athletic and social features, it is felt, will make the naval inilitia a very popular organi- zation, Separate officers and division quar- ters are being installed in the ar- mory, the naval militia taking the east side and the national guard the west side. Officers’ quarters are to A mess room and kitchep are being provided in the basement as well as regular lock- er rooms for naval militia and na- tional guard equipment. ‘Shower baths will also be a part of the building equipment and pro- vision has been made for a rifie range on the east side of the basement. The main bujlding is 65 feet wide by 140 feet long. A balcony surrounds two sides and one end of the building for the.use of spectators. Lieut. Barker expects to have his ~ompany fully enlisted by the end of this week. FILES SUIT FOR $20,000 FOR ALLEGED SLANDER (By United Press) Mohall, N. D., Feb. 28.—For al- leged slanderous criticism of his con- duct as sheriff of Renville county, George A. Scofield has filed suit for $20,000 damages against S. H. Sleeper of Mohall. (By United Press) Dublin, Ireland, Feb. 28.—A Brit- ish major, a captain and members of the Black and Tan police have been arrested on the charge of murdering Sinn ¥eins, republican leaders an- nounced. bday. - "The men are said to be accused of murdering two Sinn Feiners clear- ed of charges of participating in an ambush. They declared that 48 Black and ‘Tans have been arrested on this charge. . WINNIPEG STRIKE LEADERS GIVEN FREEDOM TODAY (By United Press) Winnfpeg, Man., Feb. 28.—John Queen, Mgnitoba legislator, William Evans Armstrong, W. A. Pritchard and R. J. Jons, Winnipeg strike lead- ers, who were ‘wentenced to one year in prison for participating in the gen- eral strike of 1919, Were liberated half an hour after midnight. The men had served all but five weeks of the sentence imposed upon them, |HARDING AT WORK ON 2, C (E-1 i The one hundyex and fifty mem- bers of the Beginners and-Juvenile bands will gather in the association rooms tomorrow -night at 7:30, and will be ready for the reception of their parents at 8 o’clock. Invitations have been sent out by Director Riggs requeésting the parents to be present Tueaday night in order that they may see what is really being accomplished by the boys of the two bands. | Several selections will be rendered by the consblidated bands and sev- eral by the Beginners, Juvenile and Saxaphone bands individually. Di- rector Riggs is anxious'that the par- ents-arrive promptly at 8 o’clock in order that the program may be car- ried through as planned. GEE, THOSE BIRDS M ' DALTON AND THE JAMES BOYS LOOK UIKE PIKERS | \\“ INAUGURATION ADPRESS On Way Back to Marion Today After Vacation in Good /Hellth and Spirit S : SSSSa—— S S S 7 R !1:7 A'/ (By Pnited Press) ‘anta, Georgia, Fep. 28.—(By i -.ond Clapper, en/route with Piésident-elect Harding to Marion, Ohio)—President-elect Harding to- day is busy in his private car finish- ing his inauguration address. He ex- pected to complete it before reaching Marion early tomorrow morning. It is said ‘to be short 1‘:1& will dealwith general policies. e president-elect returns from his Florida vacation in excellent health and jovial spirit.” - ‘Mrs, Harding, who was much fa- tigued when she left Marion six weeks ago, is now fully rested. Harding will stay with his father, Dr. George Har- ding, while in Marion. He expects to leave Wednesday for Washington in order to arrive there Thursday. FARMER PROFITS WHEN NEIGHBORS MAKE FAILURE S ; PRESIDENT'S LETTERS FORM BASIS FOR BOOK _(By Unjted Press) Washington, Feb. 28. — When Charles Swem, President Wilson’s stenographer, finally publishes his book on an eight years’ association with the man most prominent in the world’s eye during that time, an inti- mate, personal history of the World war, its causes and its effect will be added to the world’s literature. That such a bapk will eventually be published has been admitted by the Yuietly efficient master of the curleques of shorthand, but he very definitely stated that no such book would appear upon the market for several years and until all possible objection of President Wilson has been obviated. ANAMA RAISES FIGHTING FORCE Costa Rica and Panama Rush- ing Preparations for War Altho Members of League RAILROADRATE ACTS ATTACKED Forty-two States Appeal to Supreme Court to Change Railroad Rates (By United Press) * ) Tagus, N. D., Feb. 28.—The farm- er is not dependent upon the ele- ments for-success; conservative judg- ment and less scheming to get rich quick without toil or effort is what makes for profitable farming, accord- ing to Herman Arndt, farmer near here who is said to’ have shown a profit on his books during the past several years when his neighbors did not get back their seed. PARCAUT TO WRESTLE CURTIS HERE MARCH 29 Ralph Parcaut, world’s middle- weight - champion wrestler, will wrestle L. C. Curts, Bemidji’s mat artist here on March 29 at the new armory, Mé&nager Joe Morrls an- nounced this morning. The same ring that will be used by Legion for the boxing match on March 11 will be used for this bout and other seat- ing ggrangements will be the same as those planned by the Legion. Parcaut’s manager had asked a guarantee of $500 and this amount has also been offered as a side-bet, ‘meaning that Parcaut wants $1,000 or nothing for the match. The Be- midji end of the coin is being cov- ered rapidly and the chances are that more could have been covered as eas- ily for indicatiens are that Curtis is going to give Parcaut a hard test and is going to come out on top. Both men are of about the same weight. Local fans know what Cur- tis has done and nearly all know what. Parcaut must have done in order to win the championship title consequently a first-class champion- ship match is assured. Fans from all neig\boring towns and cities are ex- pected)to witness this title bout. (By United Press) Washington, Feb. 28.—Forty-two states today appealed to the supreme court to declare unconstitutional some of the sections of the transpor- tation act., The appeiil was directed |against the section of the law giving 'the Interstate Commerce commission pbwer to fix intrastate rates. The commission increased the passenger, Pullman, cxpress and freight rates last August and later ordered the in- trastate rates raised to a level with the present interstate traffic. The commission is to go before the court to appeal the case of the Wis- consin Public Utilities commission and other states will back up the case of Wisconsin. The case will be argued the latter part of this week. The brief was signed by the attorney- general and counsels of the railroads and utilities commissions in forty- two states. (By United Press) Balboa, Canal Zone, Feb. 28.— Panama and Costa Rica, both mem- Sers of the League of Nations and bound by its war preventative clauses were rushing preparations for war today. Panama nas troovs in the dis- puted territory of Chirriqui, is send- 3 ing-troops to.Coto today, apd has rc‘fi;‘;‘{i‘;‘?shzfim“::e bei’; ssl';zmt,‘; rafged "forces of voluntcers waiting|. 1 intaf ith th, N only for arms. Costa Rica, following ‘personal acquaintance with the presi- the- “invasion” of Cl\h‘r’lqul Has d‘ent and have r_nadp flattering offers. made no statement of her intentions. | Ly the compilation of the letters, Tt is indicated that neither nation |Which the president wrote during the will appeal to the League of Nations. [p*eH ul days of 1917 and 1918 in Panama officials stated that no repre- | 200K form, with a bit of explanation sentation will be made to the league bY Swem about the circumstances until Costa Rica has declared her in- Which called for the letters would be tentions. Panama has received no 3 Most valuable commentary on ac- tions taken by the administration ~eply to her reques t to the United - - States for arms. It was the popular Which are now little understood by the public. demand that the United Stats - o o | In the mass of material, which ply arms, first, because Panama dis- n 1 V armed at her request; the -second|Swem is now packing up for his de- teason was sentimental—claiming | parture about March 1 for Chicago, that Panama was the first country to | where he will take up his old position follow the United States into the|Wwith the Gregg Publishing company, world war. which he held before he became the president’s stenographer, is a stack of notebooks about three feet high containing practically all the corre-, spondence of President Wilson dic- tated for the past eight years. These will form the basis for Swem’s book when he finally decides to give his reminiscences to the world. DISTINGUISHED AVIATOR ARRIVES HERE SUNDAY Lieutenant J. Earl Fladeland, member of the aefo club of America, ex-army aviation imstructor and in- ternational licensed aviator, arrived here Sunday afternoon from Moor- head, his headquarters, and has al- ready taken up several pessengers. Lieutenant Fladeland is reco nized by the Aero Club of America as holder of the world’s record for dependability, as an all-around flier, having flown 207,000 miles, carried 3,094 passengers, and piloted 2,541 hours without a mishap, not break- ing as much as a propeller or tail- skid. The only estdblished landing field he has used was the Curtiss Airport, St. Paul. . The rest of the landing placks ‘were all selected from the air with no advance arrangements. »{ Mr. Fladeland has flown 216 ex- hibitions, done 37 parachute jumps, 43 wing walking acts, withous miss- ing a date, rain or shine. He will be here tonight and tomorrow. He fiew to Cass Lake today, taking Rod Johnson to his home there. He will return to Bemidji this afternoon. He may spend some time in this vicinity making Bemidji his temporary head- quarters, if the wéather remains fa- vorable. Winnipeg, Man.—One resident -in every sixtcen in Manftoba owns an automobile, or a total of 36,455 cars for the whole of the provinc increase of 25 per cent over 1 PIONEER TO START NEW “CORNER ON GOLF” SOON POWELL TAKES EXAMINATION FOR WEST POINT POSITION Albert Powell, senior in the De- midji high school, left last night for 8t. Paul, where he will take the ex- aminations this week for appoint- ment to West Point Military acad- emy. I|Powell is one of the two al- ternates appointed for Minnesota. The examinations will cover u period of four days. HIGH SCHOOL BOOSTERS , HOLDING SUPPER TONIGHT The High school Girls’ Booster club is holding a supper at the rooms of the Civic and Commerce as- gociation this evening from 5:30 to 7:30 o'clock. All friends of the school are “invited to attend. The proceeds will be turned over to the athletic fund. JAPAN BUYING AVIATION MATERIAL FROM GERMANY (By United Press) ‘Washington, Feb. 28. Japan is pur- chasing big quantities of aviation ma- terial from Germany and obtaining instructors from England and France in an energetic effort to ‘develop her air force, Captain Thomas Craven, di-| rector of the naval aviation service, testified before the senate naval af- fairs committee today. Within the next few days The Pio- neer will print its first article on golf, prepared by “Putter” and will con- tinue to print such articles weckly during the golf season in Bemidji. “Putter” is an authority on golf and he will gladly answer any questions which Mr. and Mrs. Golfer, or even Miss Golfer, has to ask at any time. Questions will be answered' through the columns of The Pioneer in the next article after receipt. DEFENSE RESTS IN MILLER MURDER TRIAL The defense in the case of the State of Minmesota vs. Robert Mil- ler. concluded their side of the case early today and rested. County At- torney Torrance introduced evidence in rebuttal this afternoon. Former town marshal Netland of Spooner was examined with reference to statements alleged to have been made to him by Robért Miller rela- tive to protecting his (Miller’s) fam- ily when they were living at Spooner. Evidence showed that Miller consid- ered he was entitled to ‘protect his family against a certain man even to the extent of shooting, if neces- sary. Mrs. Bowman, wife of Mr. Bow- man, whom the Millers stated they thought they shot, wag on the stand at time of goinj to press and had given‘evidence in rebuttal to some of the statements previously made by the defense. Mr, Diedrich, owner of the meadow on whiph Miller had heen when the shooting took place, gave evidence for the defense. He had not been called to the stand iin the previous trial of George Millef. Tt is expected that the ‘prosecu- tion and defense will be ready to ad- dress the jury late in the afternoon or early tomorrow, morning. G. A. fi LADIES WILL MEET BEFORE FUNERAL TOMORROW The Ladies of the G. A. R. Circle of the R. H. Cari post will meet at the Baptist church at 2:45 o'clock tomorrow afternoon to attend the funeral of Sister Mary Lilye whose death occurred Surfday mornnig. ‘Halifax, Nova Scotia.—During the year 1920 over 600 immigrants were brought by the Provincian depart- ment of Immigration and Industries to Nova Scotia and settled either on the land or in industrial work. HEYWOOD AND OTHERS . APPEAL CASES TODAY (By United Press) Washington, Feb. 28.—“Big Bill” Heywood and 70 other leaders of the 1. W. W., convicted of violating the espionage act and selective service laws, appealed today to the supreme court to set aside the prison sentences and fines imposed on them. The government immediately filed a brief with the court asking that the request of the I. W. W. be denied and the convictions allowed to stand. RALPH GRACIE POST TO MEET THURSDAY NIGHT ELKS’' CARNIVAL CLOSES THREE-DAY ENTERTAINMENT FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS W. H. LILYE TOMORROW Funeral services will be held to- morrow afternoon at three o'clock at the Baptist church for Mrs. Mary Lilye, who passed away at 12:15 Sun- day morning after an fllness of sev- eral weeks. The di An adjourned meeting of the Ralph Gracie post of the American Legion will be held Thursday night at the rooms of the Civic and Commerce as sociation for the purpose of complet- ing plans for a membership drive to be held in the vicinity of Bemidji during the next few weeks. Efforts will he made to secure every ex-ser- vice man in the community a®s mem- ber of the Bemidji post. The election of an adjutant will 80 be a matter of new business and the attendance of every member is especially urged on this occasion, The Bemidji lodge of Elks closed its three-day carnival late Saturday night after having staged what may be called the mogt successful carnival ever held in Bemidji. Many features proyided first class entertainment each evening and the winll-up Sat- urday night wag largely attended, in fact, a large number of persons were obligetl to ‘wait until the crowd bad thinned down somewhat before being admitted, ed leaves a husband, W. H. Lilye; two son,, Roy Barwise and Charles Barwise; a step-daughter, Mabel Monte; three sisters, Mrs. Paul Burholtz of Staples, Carrie Remer of Duluth, and Hattie Steiner of Du- luth; and er mother, Mrs. Charlotte Barsvise, g LAST MEETING OF OLD cmcouu_cmommrr'EXPRES‘STm i WRECKEDFLYER - The last regular meeting of the old city council will be held tonight. A week from tonight they will turn the reins of the city over to the new mayor. Mayor-efect Garlock and Alderman-at-Large-elect Lahr will face each other at the ends of the long table. Tom Smar.,t after a short vacation of three years, will again be back to represent the Second ward. The only really mew face on the council will be that of B. E. Staf- ford, alderman from the Third ward. Massrs, Garlock and Lahr have each “gerved time” in the capacity of ald- erman previously. Messrs. Bagley, Barnell and Bridgeman, have also served their respective wards and have been returned to thelr old places on the couneil. REVENUE AGENTS MUST HAVE SEARCH WARRANTS Supreme Court Denies Right to Enter Private Homes for Liquor Without Same (By United Press) Washington, Feb. 28.—Revenue agents must have a search warrant in order to invade private homes in hunting for, liquor, the supreme court held today. The decision, it is be- lieved, will prevent widespread pro- hibition raids unless the federal gov- ernment obtains warrants. ‘The court set ‘aside the case of Lawrence Amos of South Carolina for having moonshine whisky in his possession. Amos’ appeal was based on the claim that liquor was taken from his home without a warrant of search and seizure. The court order- ed that the liquor taken from his home be returned to him. CHAMP CLARK'S CONDITION REPORTED IMPROVED TODAY (By United Press) Washington, Feb. 28. — Champ Clark, former speaker and now dem- ocrat leader of the house of repre- sentatives, who is seriously ill here was reported as improving at 8 a. m. today. Clark rallied Saturday and his physicians believed he was on the road to recovery. He suffered a sink- ing spell last night, however. DPhy- sicians called in specialists for con- sultation. AIRSHIP ROUTE PLAN: FOR NEW OIL FIELDS (By United Press) Edmonton, Alta., Feb. 28.—Pros- pectors bound for the Fort Norman oil fields on the Mackenzie river to seek their fortune next spring will be able —if they have $1,600 to spare—te fly to the new bonanza land by dirigible balloon. Major Jenner and Major Wollan of Los Angeles, promoters of the air- line, recently visited northern Alberta to select a site for an airdrome. The airship they will use is now on order! in New Yorly and will, they declare, have a capacity of 350,000,000 cubic feet of gas and will be capable of flying at a rate of seventy miles an hour. It will carry 356 passengers, five tons of freight and 700 gallons of gasoline. The southern terminus of the dirigible route will be either Peace river landing, at the end of the Canadian Pacific’s northern spur, or Fort McMurray, at the end of the Al- berta & Great Waterways Railway. From ecither of these places, an air- line to Fort Norman is about 900 miles. “The recent discovery of a gusher well on the Mackenzie river has led scientists to believe that the world’s greatest reservoir of oil has been tap- ped and unquestionably will result next spring in a stampede comparable to the old Klondike rush,” said Major Jenner. “The dirigible is a safe method of travel over the wilderness country because it can land where an airplane can not and engine trouble will not necessitdte it coming to earth. The $1,500 will include an insurance policy.” Both promoters served in the war, Major Jenner with the Canadian air forces and Major Wollan with the United States naval air force. 'DELINQUENCY AMONG GIRLS APPARENTLY ON INCREASE St. Paul, Feb. 28.—Mothers’ clubs here have been astounded by state- iments that delinquency among girls is on the increase. Rescué homes in St. Paul are crowded to capacity - with unwed mothers, according to Rev. A. J. D. Haupt, special officer of the juvenile court. At the same time delinquency amqng boys has decreased, figures show. Rev, Haupt blamed part of the delinquency of boys to pool halls. Autompobiles and movies were blafired largely for the delinquency of girls. “Mothers let their daugh- ters go out too much unchaperoned,” said Haupt. “The automobile is worse than a house of prostitution. It has been responsible for more cases of de- inquency among the girls than all the houses of ill-fame,” Haupt added. “Dance halls and canoe parties have added their quota, but the automobile stands first.” Delinquency among girls is con- fined largely to the ages of 14 to 17. PLUNG Thirty-two Bodies Reqovered Today From Wreckage Near Porter, Indiand” N. Y. CENTRAL CRASHES INTO DERAILED FLYER Blame for Wreck Lays Between Engineer on Derailed Train and Tower Man (By United Press) Porter, Ind., Feb. 28. (By Carl Victor Little.)—Thirty-two bodies were taken today from the wrecx- age of the New York Central Inter- state Express and the Michigan Cen- tral Canadian Flyer near here. Al- though mangled limbs and other bits of human anatomy are scattered throughout the wreckage, rescue workers believe these are parts of bodies already recovered and it is thought that the list of dead® will not increase. Investigation has been started by authorities to determine the cause of the wreck. A coroger’s investiga- tion is to be Ireld in Michigan City. According to information gathered by railroad and police authorities the blame for the wreck lay, between the engineer of the Michigan Central and the tower man at the crogsing where t.e wreck occurred. he Michigan Central train, leaving Chi- cugo at 6 p. m. Sunday, was com- ing down upon a dangerous crossing / at a speed of 55 miles per hour and hit a derail set against it. The en- gine and all the cars left the ralls. The train, plunging along, lay half way across the New York Central tracks which intersected the Michi- gan Central tracks. % Then the Interstate Express, at a speed of sixty to sixty-five miles ‘an hour, plunged ifto the fore part of the Canadian train. James (Crook, the tower man at the crossing, said that, besides having the derail set against the Michigan Central, he had slgnals set to stop the train. Engi- ncer William Long of the Michigan Central train claimed that the. sigs nals giive him the right of way. Most of the dead aré from Michi- gan City and this vicinity. The In- terstate Kxpress was running from Boston to Chicago, and the Canadian train had left Ghicago for Toronto and other Canadian points about an hour before the cragsh. The big en- gine of the Interstate plunged through “ie day coach of the derailed train. The coaches were picked up like paper boxes by the mogul en- gine which stacked up piles of debris 50 feet high. After going through the train, the locomotive with bodies still hanging to the pilot, spun entirely around and then rolled over on its side. The engineer and fireman were killed in- stantly. Passengers aboard the In- terstate Express described thefr sen- sation as the train plowed through the wreckage, “we heard terrible sounds, bits of wreckage struck the car windows, and the cars commenc- ed to jar. Weo heard crashing of glass, hissing of escaping steam and tho screams of the dying.” f LAW ENFORCEMENT TICKET CHOSEN FOR KELLIHER Citlzens of Kelllher met Friday night and nominated a “law en- forcement’” ticket. ‘There is a de- termined move to see that flagrant law breaking, and places running in violation of law shall cease. It is the intention to take the necessary steps to have present laws enforced under all circumstances. The ticket is as follows: President of Council, Rev. Vinje; member of city couneil, Mrs. Pierson; recorder, Mrs. Barry; Justiae of the peace, E. J. Taylor; copstable, W. J. Wilson; treasurer, Wm=Barry. HOUSE MADE TO ORDER IN ONLY TEN MINUTES = — (By United Press) Bridgeport, Conn., Feb. 28—A house to order in ten minutes. Order your bungalow today and it will be ready for delivery tomorrow. That is the offer of the Sunshine Homes and Concrete Products company, which is producing reinforced con- crete houses, invented by Simon Lake of this city, inventor of the subma- rine. ] The company has taken over the yards of the Housatonic Shipbuilding company, where wooden ships were built during the war for the Emer- gency Fleet corporation, and within a short time expects to turn out these houses at the rate of four a day. The actual casting of the houses, which is done in one piece, takes only ten minutes, accordinng to Robert C. Lafferty, architect and president of the company who designed the house. Lafferty calsl the house a “revo- lution in home buildnig.” His model home was set up on a vacant lof in the center of the city.