Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 30, 1921, Page 1

“* BEMIDJ § i i 1, MINN., WEDNESDAY Evni:muc, MARCH 30, 1921 <|. Minnesota ‘Weather: Fair:tonighta ‘and Thursday. Much colder " to- 41;11!. Somewhat warmer Thurs- lay/in northwest portion. ] 0 Shte C@Vgfitfin Being Hel Today and Tomorrow to ; Decide Action (By United Press) Devils Lake, N. D., March 30.— ‘Whether North . Dakota‘is "to be plunge into the throes of a bitter election - will he determined at--the convention here today and tomorrow. Delegates chosen at district con- ventions. last week are to determine ‘whether the proposed recall of non- partisan state ‘officials is to be car- ried out. 2 : -1 the decision is affirmed, the gov- ernor, lieutenant governor, attorney |general, commissioner of agrjculture, and three ‘members of the Bupreme i [eourt-elected ‘last’ Novembet "will go .I;etore the peopla again, probably in une. Meetings at Blackduck and Kelliher Well Attended, Enthusiasm Shown NEARLY ALL FARMERS ENLIST IN CAMPAIGN Prices for Dynanul& i Lots to Farmers I Greatly Reduced ) for a counter-offensive and declare that if the recall is instituted by the independents, they will extend it all :own the line and recall I. V. A. state ¥icers. They have been preparing raise the necessary funds to fi- nce an election. - nti-leaguers are known to have $ " n divided on a recall. Some con- t tend it would be an easy way of let- G el ting the “nonypartisans ‘get: out from TE ¢ [ under’’: ‘what they say is'a “tanglea mess,”” and- ‘they: “declare them-| selves 'in favor’of “letting the mon- partisan administration go ahead and' work ;out 14ts' own destruction.”” The ‘expense of a’ recall and the faét that the-campaign must neces- sarily- be bitter ‘and hence keep con- di¢ions ‘unsettled ' several months more, ‘are also’ deterring factions in the opinion of others. ""“The faction demanding recall be- lieve that the time is propitious for externiination- of the league and be- lieve that present conditions will as- sist in doing it. i Both sides agree it is a fight of ex- termination. g .- Pétitions have already been filed to initiate laws aimed at destroying the'state bank'and limiting powers of the industrial commission in control of the'state industries.! The laws to be initiated provide for: Non:-party " election of legislators | and state officers; Ameénding ‘the industrial commis- | sion' by ‘changing its membership and limiting powers; Public ‘depository act; Establishing a rural-credits board; Board of liquidation to close state bank: Land clearing campaign me held at Blackduck and Kelliher } day and Tuesday were largely 4 ed by the farmers: and: ‘townspe at both places.The meetitigh the Blackduck -town'hal X attended by over:150. ager A. W. St " ]ivomcek and tlfinl s the meeting, ‘ontlining* t of the land clearing gampaigh ah vghat results were ‘expectedto from it.. ¥ E B Ninety-eight-per cent of the farm- ers attending the meeting’ signed ‘up for the .campaign, ‘took'a énm)g;:lgn Sridena: duck community was ma; ing to C.’S. Carter. A’ was served by ‘the "Comimére¢ial club for the farmers, and a vote of thanks tendered the club by the farmers for the dinner. ’ £ Prices on dynamite ‘of $15.50 for 20 per cent, $16.50 for 30 per cent and $17.50 for 40 per-cent were:mad¢| for carlodd 16ts ‘to -the Blackduck farmers. A reductionof ‘13i¢c* per pound hag been secured ‘on ‘the ‘price of the dynamite from ‘that quoted 'a few days'ago ‘and this ‘fact: seemed to be very popular with the purehas- ers, the result’being that practically all of the farmers present signed‘up for their respective:requirements: The subject of ‘a powder ‘magazine for storing the *dynamite was‘also taken up and it was decided ‘to-make arrangemgnts; for ‘the use 'of ‘the.old powder ‘magazineilocated there or:'to build a new one, “" The meeting at Kelliher was prac .tically-a-dixplication-ef the-Blackduek: meeting with the exception that-the number present w8 - inot- as large. There was d splendid representation, however, and 'the same unanimity -of spirit was' exhipited: @ oot o A similar meeting is being held in/ the Bemidji Ci¥ic 'and Commerce as- sociation rooms this ‘afternoon. " An- other meeting ‘Wwill be held at"Puposky tomorrow. and ‘at ‘Solway ‘Friday. - Community meetings in'‘outlying districts and community * organiza- tions are planned‘as soon. as the roads! are passable, tHe program for:such :}neetings to be announced at'a later ate. i B i Small Boy Tells of Plan to " Arouse Hatred Between Blacks and Whites (By United Press) Covington, Ga., March 30.—A Ku Klux Klan conspiracy to arouse Hhatred-between whites and blacks was revealed-when one boy bared the en- tire story and brought it ‘to authori- ties, it was believed here today. The unnamed youth was carefully guarded in the county jail-as officials feared violence might result from in- tense feeling in certain quarters be- cause of his supposed confession. His confession proved:‘évidence in the prosecution of John 'W. Williams, alleged king 'of urder plantation, who is stispected” of ‘theé murders'of a niimber ‘of negroes. " ‘The ‘story im-! plicated Williams’ three ‘sons, ‘it was saids B ¥ According to investigations the story of ‘the plot was detailed and ‘Williams’ ‘alleged implications in- i were ‘told by the youth-to-the New: ton' county ' grand jury. 4 METHODIST CONGREGATION ) MARINE 'CORPS FLIERS ARE FORCED 'TO LAND, - (By United:Press) ‘Washington, March 30.—The four Marine Corps aviators who yesterday started on a flight to the Virgin is- lands and Haiti were forced:to land at Richmond; "Va.;" and " spend’‘the night there., * * A e They reported to headquarters here today thatione ‘of the 'planes was discovered to have a leak after'it left ‘Washington.' * leRTRigae 2t BREWERIES ASK RIGHT TQ BREW FOR ‘MEDICINE (By United Press) ‘Washington, ° ‘Maréh '30.—Three hundred breweries are asking for per- mits to brew medicinal beer under the recent ruling of ‘the departmenit:of justice, Federal Prohibition' Commis- siorfer’ Kramer said” today. “One of two brewerjes:could mahe enough beer to meget the legitimate medicinal needs of the entire natino,” Kramer added. A congregational meeting of the members and adhefrents of ‘the Meth- odist church will-be held Thursday evening in the church parlors for the purpose of greeting the new members who hdve recently joined. The La- dies’ ‘Af§ of the church is providing refreshments. and a large attendance is expected. The -ofticlal board of the church held' -its' regular’ meeting Monday Inight with a complete -attendance. Unanimous endorsement of ‘the sic- cess of the special campaign was giv- en by the board.- The pastor reported 119 decisions for the Christian life, 40 of whom joined the church last Sunday, making a Total of 140 mew | members since the opening of -the conference year. (By United Press) ‘Washington, March 30.—Attorney General Daugherty “is - considering making a record on the question of general amnesty for all political pris- oners, he said today. H If he decides on such action the case of Eugene V. Debs probably will be included with the others and not treated separately as originally was Daugherty’s intention. Daugberty. said. his decision would not be made until he has had time to confer with members of the sent- ate judeiary committee which is con- sidering a resolution for general am- nesty and it is possible he may with- hold action until congress has recon- yenes, Vancouver, . B. C.—Another use! the Fraser Valley. A power line hasl been extended to the reclamation ity generated by water. The govern- ment is reclaiming 33,000 acres of 1ake bottom in this area. SHO0TS SELF IN TEMPLE . (By United Pross) St. Paul, March 30.—Martin Cook shot himself in the temple at the ' Cyrus hotel early today and died be- fore employees reached him, P, S TONSIDER RECALL| Nonpartisans have been organizing |~ WCopyright) DETROIT MAN TO BUILD NEW HOUSES FOR SALE Starts Building Qmp-ign Here With Erection of Hm_ue' at Twelfth and Doud - Realizing the opportunity present- ed by Bemidji for the sale of nmew houses, L. Amadon of Detroit, Mich., has decided to start a building cam- paign for the construction of four; five and six-room, one and two- story’ bungalow and ‘semi-bungalow design of houses. Mr. Amadon has already started construction on one house at the cor- ner of Twelfth street and Doud ave- nue. A number of other sites have been secured by him in various parts of the city and it is planned to erect homes on these lots. If the demand for the houses is sufficient, Mr. Ama- don will continue the construction of the homes indefinitely. The homes will be sold on the installment plan. They will be strictly modern in every respect. s Any one who has a lot of his own and desires Mr. Amadon to build a house thereon will find him interest- ed in their proposition and he will be glad to confer with them on such a plan, He will also be glad to build to conform to the ideas of any pros- pective purchaser if consulted before the construction of the'house begins. A number of plans for homes are available for inspection at Mr. Ama- don’s office which at present is room 14, Battle’s block. i ANDREW BERGQUIST STORE AT REDBY OPENS SATURDAY CIVIC AND COMMUNITY CLUB MEETS SATURDAY The next monthly meeting of the ‘Women's Civic and Community club will, be held in the Civic and Com- merce association rooms Saturday aft- o’clock. There are several matters of import- ance to be brought to the attention ernoon; April 2, ‘at 2:30 of the club members at this time. The program for the day will be Baernstein Baerman of Minneapolis, a violinist, who is an artist in every sense of the She is being brought here at considerable expense to the club and and appreciate the privilege of being able to hear such jan accomplished violinist. furnished. by Maripn word. it is hoped that all members their friends will gram will no doubt be one best-that the club has ever had. general public is invited to attend. LUTHERAN BROTHERHO00D The Lutheran Brotherhood of Am- erica will :hold a state convention for Minnesota at the Curtis hotel, pér- manent state organization will be Minneapolis, on April 20. A formed at this convention. An_elaborate, though well deflned, program will be arranged. Men of na- tional -prominence are expected .to A large banquet will 'be held after. the close of the last ses- take part. sion, ASSOCIATION DIRECTORS HEAR COMMITTEE REPORTS ERe At ‘the regular meeting rious committees for the year. The resignation of John Culver as chairman of the publicity committee Mr. Culver felt that | he couuld not do justice to the chair- manship of the committee owing to other activities in which heis at pre- .chairman was elected:in his place, the board await- ing proposals from the chairman of { was accepted. sent engagéd. No committee on committees. . The members of the taxation com- mittee, who were named as ex-officio members, “were, upon request of the chairman of the taxation committee, made active These were the chairmen of the finance committees of the city couneil, the board of education and Charles ~ Vandersluis, members, park board. MODERN RIP VAN WINKLE CONTINUES LONG SLEEP Fort Smith, Ark., March 30.—The period of $15 suits has passed since the Rip Van Winkle of the Ozarks ‘went to sleep on his cot in the Se- bastian hospital here. Jim Eslinger, dropped. off into a doze two years and eight months ago and is still dozing. Jim almost awak- He sat up in bed and looked at the nurse but then The only sign of life Jim shows is when he is fed through a tube, then he smacks his Jim “was- paralyzed and for is being made of electric Power UD | toyr years used a wheel chair. Then fell ened this week. fell back to_sleep. lips. he went to the hospital and 3 a tt - work ‘on Sumas Lake and ‘the gx'eatgafleep Some' ot he nosx:ihl atiend < b tri tants who have to work so hard and dredges will ‘be operated by electric-' 0" vory fittle sleep are jealous of Jim. 1t was they who started takes a look around. this. of Morpheus are futile, The pro- of the The of the board of directors of the Civic and Commerce association held Tuesday, reports were heard from the chair- man of the various committees out- lining proposed activities of the va- current stgties that Jim is cheating and that every once in a while he sits up in bed and Nurses who keep the virgin of the Rip Van Win- kle of the Ozarks are unable to verify A staff conference is held at|Sanborn. Jim’s bedside every morning but ef-| forts to-snatch him from the arms'bers on the program, and each one ‘The Andrew Bergquist store at Redby will ‘be re-opened Saturday, April 2, with a larger and better store than ever. He will carry a complete line of confectionery, bakery goods and ice cream. The store has been closed during the winter months and decided improvements have been made in the building in preparation for the summer trade. The store as it 18 today would be a credit to any village ‘twice the size of Redby, it is claimed. 0DD FELLOWS TO HOLD SUPPER AND MEETING The Bemidji lodge of Odd Fellows will hold a supper Friday evening at 7 o’clock and following the supper a very important business session will be held. All members are espe- cially urged to be present. SMITHS MOTHER WANTS JUSTICE Mother of Delbert Smith Says She Wants Boy Punished If He Is Guilty THREE HUNDRED ARE KILLED IN GERMAN REVOLT Official ‘Estimat{‘e of Loss to Communists Is Placed at Three Hundred Today * WIVES ENJOY DINNER The Bemidji firemen divided their membership into two sdes to see which could sell the most tickets on the auto they disposed of at their dance Monday “night. J. J. Daran was the leader of one sfGe and Arthur Wright the other, and the side which disposcd of the least number was to entertain the side that sold the most. Mr. Doran’s side lost, and last eve- ning it entertained those whose lead- Arthur Wright, and their s, at a 6:30 dinner, at the Civic and Commerce association rooms. After the dinner a social time and music were enjoyed until 8 o’clock, when the firemen had their regular business session in their rooms. About sixty were present at the din- ner, BUILDING COMMITTEE 18 APPOINTED FOR 1. Q. 0. F. HALL AMERICAN DOUGHBOYS SOON RESTORE ORDER Government to End Revolt Withfipecmourts to Try Prisoners The Odd Fellows lodge, after de- ciding to build a new lodge hall this summer, named a_building commit- tee consisting of E.-R. Jahr, E. H. Denu, R. L. Given, George Rhea and M E. Ibertson for the purpose of conducting negotiations toward the securing of plans and specifications and letting the contract. It is ex- pected that immediate action will be taken by the committee. FORD MEETS FORD AND BOTH ARE _K_P{OCKED OuT Ford met Ford at the intersection of Beltrami avenue and Fourth street last night at about 10:30 o’clock and both vehicles were damaged consid- erably. The car going south on Bel trami avenue was driven by Nary Kittleson, driver for Ward Brothers livery, and the other car was driven (By United Press) Berlin, March 30.—Three hundred communists have been killed in the ‘German uprising, it was officially estimated today. The German gov- ernment prepared to end the revolt with the formation of special courts to try the thousands of prisoners. It was stated officially that mno Red prisoners will be granted amnesty. An attempted general strike was threatened. Several attempts ' were made to seize factories but the aug- mented police forces easily suppress- ed the mobs. Hundreds of arrests were made before the crowd dis- persed. Dispatches here today indicated the American army of occupation was called on to do police work in connection with the revolt. Burgo- master Wirges in the American dis- trigt called for help when the com- (By United Press) St. Paul, March 30.—"If Del is guilty I want him punished,” Mrs, Al- ta Smith said today. She came here from Nashwauk to see if she can help her boy who is charged with train rob- bery and murder. “I can’t believe he did it. He was such a kind boy;' he never would leave home without cry- ing. Delbert Smith is expected to be re- turned from Salt Lake ‘City by the end of the weck. He was arrested that led half way across the conti- munsts threatened the town. Am-|by J. Sharples, L erican doughboys went over and| Onlookers state that the livery car |nent. “The mother is 53 years old. was passing Fourth street on Bel-|She has five other boys. Delbert is quickly restored order. {SOLWAY TO ORGANIZE 0DD FELLOWS’ LODGE The Bemidji Odd Tellows degree team will go to Solway next Tuesday {night to institute a new lodge n that place, . Officers of the Grand lodge will be present and the local degree staff will confer the degrees on the new members. Between thirty and forty candi- dates have been secured. There are also a number of members of the or- der with memberships in other lodges who plan to transfer their member- ship to the Solway lodge as soon as the lodge is instituted. AL ARNEY KNOCKED OUT AT OMAHA LAST NIGHT trami avenue when the car coming from the opposite direction was turn- ed to go west on Fourth . street. Track in the light slush on the pave- ment indicated that the livrey car en- deavored to avoid the other and in doing so skidded into the curbing in front of the Security Bank after be- ing hit"amidship. Kittleson suffered a cut on his right hand. Otherwise both men escaped injury. The right rear wheel on the livery car was broken off and the steering apparatus on the other car was badly damaged. CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY RUNNER BREAKS RECORD (By United Press) Palo Alto, Calif., March 30. Charles Paddock, University of South- ern California, today held the world’s record for the 220-yard dash having run this distance in 21 seconds flat. The previous record was 21.5. Paddock, who was competing in the contest between-this college and Stanford university, tied the world’s record of 9.3 in the 100-yard dash for the second time within a week. He ran the 220 yards at Berkeley last Saturday in 20.4, but the A. A. U. officials refuse to give the record on aceount of the wind. be 19 until June, she said. Federal officials have held he was 21. Mrs. Smith is positive that even if her boy carried out the North Coast Limited mail car robbery and shot Mail Clerk Z. E. Strong, someone else planned it. She said she would urge Delbert to tell who is responsible. “I didn’t come here to shield my boy. I came here to help him if I can,” she declared. CAMBRIDGE WINS OVER OXFORD IN ROWING RACE (By_United Press) London, March 30.—Cambridge defeated Oxford in the annual row- ing classic today. RICKARD WILL ANNOUNCE FIGHT PLACE APRIL 9 (By United Press) New York, March 30.—Tex Rick- ard announced today that he would make known the site of the Dempr sey-Carpentier fight on Saturday, April 9, and that it would be held in the United States. (By United Press) Omaha, Neb., March 30.—Andy Schneider, champion of the navy knocked out Jack Burke, Chicago Heavyweight, in the second round here last night.-Kid Schlaifer knock- ed out Al Arney of International Falls, Minn., in the third round. STUDENT RECITAL IS VERY WELL RECIEVED The Baptist church was filled to its capacity last evening, people stand- ing and other turned away because of lack of room, to hear the piano Ottawa, Ontario.—An order-in- Council which will have a far-reach- ing effect on the immigration of Am- erican settlers in Canada during the year is that which rescinded the res- ervation for Soldier Settlement of all Dominfon lands in the western prov- inces within a radius of fifteen miles of a railway. The nwe order * will take effect May 1st. YEGGS ESCAPE WITH $400 ILLUSTRATED LECTURE AT NYMORE CHURCH TONIGHT Rev. C. Backus of Bagley will de- iliver an illustrated lecture at the Lumber company office early today number of illustrated songs. A lar; and escaped with $400. g6 was greatly enjoyed by the audience. attendance is urged, / MORE SPENTON ON EDUCATION Figures of Commissioner of Education Show This to Be Establishment Fact 1920 LUXURY BUDGET NEARLY 23 BILLION / Mére Blown Away in Smoke of Cigars and Cigarettes Than for Schools (By United Press) ‘Washington, March 30.—More money was spent for luxuries in the United States in 1920 than was ex- pended on education in the entire his- tory of the country, according to, fig- ures today in the office of Dr. P."P. Clayton, United States commissioner of ‘education. TN The total spent on luxuries in 1920 ‘was $22,700,000,000. In 1918, the country spent $919,729,268 for ele- mentary and higher education. From the ‘beginning ‘of American history and until 1920, a grand total of $16,- 345,000,000 was ‘devoted to"educa- ion. Included in the figures are items for public education, elementary and secondary, normal schools for ‘the tragining of teachers, colleges, univer- sities and professional and technical schools, whether supported by public taxation or privately owned. Salaries for teachers, cost of buildings, up- keep and equipment also are included in the total. Completed figures for 1918 show that instructors in all of our schools ;ecoeived salaries totaling $492,745,- 240. Here is how the luxury budget of Uncle Sam looks: For face powder, cos- metics, perfume, ete...$ 750,000,000 Furs ... 300,000,000 Soft drinks 350,000,000 Toilet soaps . 400,000,000 Cigarettes 800,000,000 Cigars ... 610,000,000 Tobacco and Snuff 800,000,000 Jewelry ... 500,000 Chewing gum 50,000,000 Ice cream .. 260,000,000 Luxurious -servioe .. ,000,000,000 Joy ‘rides, ple: % resorts and races......3,000,000,000 Clayton pointed out t‘llt the peo- ple of the United States blew away in smoke of cigars and cigarettes $300,000,000 more than was spent 6n all forms of education in 1918, while and violin recital gven by the pupils | Congregational church of Nymore of Mrs. G. O. Riggs and Mrs. Leila |this eyening at 8 o’¢lock. His sub- (By United Press) ject will be “The Last Days of Minneapolis, March 30.—Yeggmen There were about thirty-five num- | Christ.” There will ‘also be a large|blew the safe in the Bruer Bros.!| the total cost of all forms of tobacco in 1920 was five times the total of teachers’ salaries in 1918. If the peo- ple who smoke and chew would only take two smokes in the place of htree, and two chews in the place of three chews, and devote the money thus saved to support the schools, the sal- aries of all teachers could be in- creased by more, than 120 per cent, he said. UNIVERSITY “AG” SCHOOL GRADUATES 130 TODAY (By United Press) St. Paul, March 30.—One hundred and thirty tralned and practical farmers were graduated from the after a chase of more than a month|Universty of Minnesota Agricultural college today. ‘They will practically all return to farms. The college holds classes six next in age to the baby. He will not|months out of every year and the other six months is spent on farms. President Coffman of the Univer- sity of Minnesota was to present the diplomas. EASTERN STARS TO HOLD MASQUE PARTY FRIDAY The Eastern Stars will give an All Fool's Day masquerade party Fridey evening, April 1, at the Masonic tem- ple, especially for the young -people and their friends. CHICAGO BLAST CAUSED BY OUTLAW FIREWORKS Hundred Persons Still Home- less While Their Cottages Are Being Repaired (By United Press) Chicago, March 80.—Outlaw fire works caused the blast that cost eight persons death and seriously in- jured 50, preliminary fnvestigations showed today. “Blame for the explo- sion which occurred: yesterday in Little Italy was placed squarely on the firm of Singer and Schaffer. Wil- liam Singer and Nathdn Schaffer, partners, are now being sought by police. They disappeared immediate- ly after the blast. The firm, according to the police, had been warned several times against making fire works on the premises. - The store of Singer and Schaffer is next door to the Joseph Weil Paper company which was wrecked by the explosion. One hundred persons were still homeless today while their little cote tages were being repaired.