Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, June 15, 1921, Page 1

— The Pioneer is the mm within 100 miles of B and largest circulal i has™ the tion in Northern Minnesots. . THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONE TGV Minnesota — Showers tonight and Thursday, cooler in west por- tion Thursday and in extreme joxtion tonight, i e HISTORICAL PER MONTH VOLUME XIX. NO. 49 1 BEMIDJI, MINN., WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE 15, 1821 Notices Special Election on Two: Petitions Entered — IRVINE AVENUE SITE 2 TO REQUIRE NEW PLANS Discussion of Two Sites Held{ 'R. C. Daubs will lecture on “Farm- at Mass Meeting After BoardAdjourned.:. Routine matters were taken up at the regular meeting of the board of education Tuesday night. After the close of the regular meeting the school board was greeted by a large number of citizens gathered for the purpose of discussing the proposed change in the site for the new high school. A. P. Ritchie presided and asked those present to present their views in order that the board might find out the opinion of the taxpayers. in regard to the matter. Dr. J. T. Tuomy, clerk of the board, “stated that two petitions had been filed asking . for an election on two different sites for the new school building. One petition asked that the building be erected on the ‘tract of land on the corner of Fifteenth street| and Irvine avenue, comprising gbout four and a half to five acres. The other petition-asked that the site chos- en be located between Bixby avenue and Doud avenue extending above Fifteenth street and containing about ten acres. : Discussion was entered into by a number of citizens. J. J. Trask pre- sented the advantages of ‘the Bixby] avenue site, pointing out the sur- roundings, drainage, etc. T. J. An- drews suggested that as the matter would have to Bé Voted on anyway, there would be: little gained by dis- cussing the mattef.. He wished to abide by ‘the ‘decision of the voters. John Moberg, although perhaps one of the farthest away from the school, favored strongly the Bixby -avenue site. I. B. Olson thought the Irvine avenue site central, but advised that the legal part-of the decision be left to competent legal talent. John Cline thought the present site adequate and properly located. Pearl Barnell's ideas ran along the same line. He did not favor building the school farther out. A. P. Ritchie reviewed the matter as it suggested itself to him and took the blame upon himself for starting the agitation. He felt that the pres-| ent site was not centrally located. E. .H. Denu stated that as he owned property on Minnesota avenue he nat- urally would favor the Irvine avenue site from a personal standpoint, but stated that Architect Bromhall had convinced him that the Bixby avenue site was the best possible site that could be chosen and that there really was no second choice. The fact, also, that the same plans could be used in the construction’ of ‘the building on the Bixby avenue site as had been drawn for the old site with a very few alterations, whereas the Irvine avenue site would require a different set of plans and a radically different plan of construction were matters that he felt were vital in considering the location. ; He therefore favored the Bixby ‘avenue site. Dr. G. M. Palmer favored asking advice from the university or other disinterested source before deciding upon the site. S. C. Bailey thought Bemidji people were competent to decide for them- selves where it should be put and wanted no outside advice. Other speakers spoke along similar Jines and the meeting finally adjourn- ed. Notices were posted this morn- jng by Clerk Tuomy calling for an election of the two propositions peti- tioned for, the -election to be held Saturday, June 18, COLLIER CONSIDERED AS AMBASSADOR TO JAPAN (By United Press) ‘Washington, June 15.—The ap- pointment of William Miller Collier, president. of George Washington uni- versity, as ambassador to Japan is under consideration at the White House and state department, it was learned -authoritatively today. (By United Press) ‘Washington, June 15.—President Harding today'sent to the senate the nomination of James M. Beck of New Jersey to be solicitor gene_ra!. Announcement was made some time ago that this would be done. Beck is a lawyer and served as assistant at- torney general under the Roosevelt administration. He will be the tech- nical legal officer of the justice de- partment representing the govern- ment in most of its important cases. Le;:tureu will spe-ki ;m Topics of Interest to All F-rmar_: in Vicinity The second annual Farmers’ Insti< . {tute will be held in this city tomor- Posted Calling for|row urider the direction of the C. W. Jewett company and in the big Ford Service Garage of this company on Beltrami avenue. Registration of farmers and their families takes place during the morn- ing and up to about 1:15, at which time tickets will be issued to all who register, “thus énabling them to 'at- tend the program at the Elko theatre which starts at™1:30. ing and Seed Preparation.” E. K. Jenkins will give an address on #Crops and Modern Farming.” A de- lightful moving picture program will also be-given as well as the exhibit of ‘slides of local scenes, showing the work that has been done in land clear- ing and ‘through the use of modern farm machinery. A grand display of modern farm ‘machinery is now being shown in the large display :rooms of the Jewett company garage and farm experts will be on the floor to demonstrate the uses of these devices. Positively no sales will be solicited, as the insti- tute is held purely for educational purposes. U. S. SHIPPING BOARD BEGINS LIOUIDATION (By United Press) Washington, June 15 (By Russell Browning.)--+With the swearing in today of the newly appointed United Statea shipping board under the chairmanship of Albert D. Lasker, the initial step in the liquidation of $3,- 000,000,000 United States merchant marine was taken. The first action of the board was to place $2,250,000,000 on the debit side of the ledger and draw a red line through the figures. This opposes de- preciation in the cost price of the 1,- 708 government owned vessels, and the remaining figures, $750,000,000, serve as an approximate. basis for disposal of the ships. Lasker an- nounced that he and his colleagues on the board would attempt to stop: the leakage of the independent pat- ron’s money into the upkeep of the ‘marine ships:now flowing in the lead of over $2,000,000 per week. The plan the board expects to fol- low i said to have the approval of Harding. They will ask purchasers for ehips among lines and ship own- ‘ers who Will keep the vessels under |the American flag. The $33,000,000 venture in wooden ships is looked on as a virtual total loss. Ships that can’t be used in ocean bottoms will be junked, it is said. DETECTIVES SEARCHING FOR KABER ASSASSINS Mrs. Kaber Admits She Hired Two Men to “Beat Dan Up;” Denies Murder Plan Cleveland, June 15.---Efforts of de- tectives today were confined to run- ning down the actual assassins of the Daniel Kaber murder, wealthy Lake- wood publisher, who was stabbed to death July 18, 1919. Detectives pre- dicted that they will be able to recov- er Kaber’s diamond ring and watch. A confession by Mrs. Emma Cola- vito, indicted for first degree murder in connection with the killing of Ka- ber, is authority for the remark that ‘Mrs. Kaber gave the watch and ring to the hired assassins as part payment for their work. Mrs. Kabey is charged with first degree murder and will be tried June 28 as will her daughter by a former marriage, Miss Marion McArdle, also indicted on first degree murder charge. Mrs. ‘Mary Brickel, mother of Mrs. Kaber, is the fourth woman to be charged with first ‘degree murd- er. Two more indictments for first degree murder are expected to be re- turned before the case closes against the two mepn expected to ‘be the act- ual slayers of Kaber. Mrs. Kaber admitted she hired two men “to fbeat Dan up” but denies that she ordered him killed. The beating was to be administered in order that Kaber might have more respect for her. WOMEN OF MOOSEHEART LEGION MEET TONIGHT The Women; of Mooseheart Legion will meet this. evening in regular session in the Moose hall at 8 o’clock. General 'business will be transacted. The Legionaires of this lodge re- cently won a nationwide contest for increase in membership, entitling them to a representative to the To- ledo convention in June, whose ex- penses will be paid by Mooseheart. The local lodge won the largest per- centage increase in their member- ship between January 31 and June 1, in relation to the membership of the Moose lodge at January 31. . . The membership at January 31 was 47 and at June 1, 74 new members had-been added. Mrs. R. E. Miller, present senior regeng of the lodge, has been named as delegate to Toledo from local lodge. ke 2 MANY SETTLERS Ditch No. 1, BOY SCOUTS IN CAMP " UNDER STRICT ORDERS Visitors Praise Camp Highly and Urge that Parents Go to See Boys NEWBIRCHMO OPENED JULY 4 Tariff Legislation Hotel tolBe Formally Opened July 4 With Dinner and Dance in Evening FAVOR OF RED LAKE PROJECT Old Settlers’ Association 1‘ Passes Resolution to | Open Up Reservation bl (OPPOSE DITCH CONSTRUCTION Only Three Vote in Favor of Ditch Number: One at Warren Hedring (By United Press) Washington, June 15. «(By L. C. Martin.)---Tariff legislation will keep congress busy until October. The new tax bill may go over until next ses- sion. This was the answer today of congressional leaders to President Harding. He greatly expressed wishes that the house and senate concen- trate on tax and tariff laws and then go home. Senator Penrose, chairman of the senate finance committge, in dist cussing this session, expressed fear to- day that reflection of politics into tax and tariff debate would seriously de- lay final enactment of the two meas- ures which President Harding said yesterday constitute the work for which he called the present extra session. “I am going to do everything I can to keep politics out of it,” said Penrose, “and I expect democratic leaders to do likewise. There should be no politics in the consideration of thq tax bill, but it may be impos- sible to avold them in considering tariff, because there are two schools of thought---the protectionists and the tariff for revenue advocates.” NIGHT CLERK ARRESTED FOR WICK GIRL MURDER Fargo, N. D., June 15. (3:30 p. m.) ---William Gimmer, night clerk at the Prescott Hotel has been arrested on charge of first degree murder in connection with the death of Marie Wick off Grygla. Any one who has an idea that the cversight of 60 or more boys in camp is a picnic will undoubtedly be sur- prised to learn the duties that are assigned to the “officer of the day.” for each day of camp. A discipline very similar to that of an army camp is maintained and obedience to the discipline is absolutely demanded. The officer of the day at the Boy Scout camp at Lake Movil has a set of rules which he makes it his busi- ness to adhere to. He must see that all bugle calls for the day’s order are made at the proper time, also that the whereabouts of all boys are known at all times of the day. He must see that boys do not leave the grounds, or take boats out, or go swimming, without permiseion. Quns or tobacco are not allowed in camp. He must see that all camp refuse is properly disposed of and every thing kept strict)y clean around the grounds and that no accidents occur. Many other details are assigned him. In short, he is the general manager of the camp for the day. Dr. and Mrs. B. H. Marcum and Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Brooks went to the camp Tuesday where Dr. Marcum instructed the boys in swimming in the afternoon, and in the evening gave the boys a camp fire talk on “first aid.” Mr. Brooks also gave them an instructive talk in the eve- ning. : There were a number of visitors who motored to the camp in the eve- ning, among whom were Mr. and Mrs. F. G. &haddeg and Mrs. Van Arnum, Dr. and Mrs. D. R. Burgess, J. Bisiar, Mrs. T. C. Stuart and daughter, Mary Ann. Those who have visited the camp praise very highly the order and dici- pline, and think the parents would find it worth while to go and see the good work that is being done un- der Scout Commissioner Mikkelson, and the three scout masters, Dr. C. L. Cummer, Charles Sylvester and John Simons. Tomorrow has been speci- ally designed as visitors day and it is hoped that a large number will avail themselves of the opportunity: to visit the camp. The boys are al- ways pleased to have the grown-ups visit them. U. S. WOMEN GOLFER STANDS SECOND ROUND THOUSANDS ATTENDED ™ A INFORMAL DINNER AND ‘\ OLD SETTLERS’ REUNION : 1 DANCE LIMITED TO 150 BELTRAMI DELEGATION REPORTS BIG SESSION Big Parade and Program on ! Two Dinner Dances and One { Anniversary of Opening i | i Regular Dance Will Be Held Each Week Hearing Is Continued that All Sides May Present Their Arguments Up of Community E That Clearbrook and the surround- i ing community is heartily in accord 1 with the effort being made by the 1‘ | i Bemidji’s new summer hotel at Birchmont beach, at the head of Lake Bemidji, will be formally open- ed Monday evening, July 4, according to tha plans of the committee in charge of the opening events. Plans are practicallyy completed for that date, and it is thought that they will noty interfere in any way with the (Fourth of July celebrations in any of the nearby towns and villages. ‘The formal opening will consist of a dinner at 7 p. m. for 160 persons at $5 per plate. This price will also include the informal dancing party to be held immediately after the din- ner. Tickets will not be sold for the dance separately, the committee in charge annoances. When: 150 tick- ets have been sold for the dinner and dance no more will be on sale, since this number is all that can be accomo- dated in the dining room at one sit- ting. A four or five course dinner will be served. Out of a total of 150’tickets, a number will be held for guests from out of town who have already, ex- pressed a desire to attend the func- tion. Announcement of the fact will be made as soon as the tickets have been placed on sale. Special music has been engaged for the occasion and also for the dances which are to be held there during the summer. Dot Van has made spe- clal arrangements to secure Herbert McKay, banjo player, whose playing met with hearty approval here last summer, and also a saxaphone and jazz cornet.player. A five,piece or- (Continued on Page’ 6) GLACIER PARK OPENS WITH COOL WEATHER i Glacier Park Station, Mont., June 15.--<Glacier National Park opened its twelfth season today with a regis- tration of tourists from nearly half the states of the union. The attend- ance this year is expected to exceed that of 1920 which was the banner year in the park’s history. Delight- fully cool weather prevailis, there be- ing considerable snow on the moun- tain peaks despite light downfall of} last winter. Old Rocky Mountain guides declare all indications point to the best trout fishing in years. New trails built by the govern- ment are opened for travel to north- ern parts of the park that were in- accessible to tourists last year. AMERICAN REPORTED KILLED IN SILESIA The committee sent by the Beltra- mi’ County Board of Commissioners, consisting of G. M. Tarrance, A. D. Johnson, Edward Paulson and Wil- liam Everts, to attend the hearing on held before Judge Grindeland at Warren, returned this morning with a report that one of the largest crowds ever attending a ditch hearing was present and that the sentiment was strongly opposed to the comstruction of the ditch. ‘The committee was sent with in- structions to oppose the construction of ditch, because of the belief that this county could not sell its bonds and because the present ditch ms- sessment on this Number 1 project was already $926,000 and the actual assessed valuation of the property was only $916,000. If the ditch was ordered construct- ed an additional assessment against the already taxed lands of approxi- mately $600,000 more would have to be made. This would mean that ditch assessments to the extent of $1,526,000 would be made against property the assessed value of which was oMy $916,000. ‘A rising vote was called for of Bel- trami settlers and the vote stood 4 in davor and 36 against the project. A vote then was called for of all set- tlers in both Beltrami and Marshall cournties and the voéte stood from 300 to 400 opposed with but three single votes in favor of the project. ‘The hearing is being continued because of the engineer’s report and a desire to give all sides an equal op- ortunity-of -presenting their claims and arguments. JOHNSON URGES SENATE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION (By United Press) ‘Washington, June 15.—Senator Johnson of California will make an- other effort to have the senate adopt his resolution for investigation of the West Virginia mine war, he declared today. Johnson received a telegram from Frank Morrison, secretary of the American Federation of Labor, con- taining a resolution in support of an investigation adopted yesterday by the federation convention at Denver. Bemidji Civic and Commerce associa-~ tion to have the Red Lake Indian reservation opened for allotment to the Indians and settlement, par- ticularly ‘the ten western townships, was evidenced when a resolution to 1 that effect was passed by the Old Settlers association at its big picnic held last Saturday at Clearbrook. i G. W. Harnwell presented the reso- lution setting forth the desired action and read the proposed act, to be in- troduced into congress for this pur- pose, to the large gathering at Clear- brook and it met with hearty support. What a village can do in the way of getting a crowd together on a special occasion cannot be judged by the size of the village so far as num- bers are concerned. This was amply demonstrated by Clearbrook last Saturday when a crowd variously estimated anywhere from 4,000 to 5,000 gathered at the Old Settlers reunion to celebrate the opening u of that community for settlement 2g years ago. From early morning until late in the evening crowds came and went. In the morning about 10 o’clock 1 a monster parade was held. Indians in their native costumes, the old set- tlers, in their native garb and early equipment, prairie schooners, ex- service and American Legion men, camp-fire girls, industrial floats, and citizens in automobiles and on foot took part. A negro minstrel troup and a “Charlie Chaplin” added spice to the parade. The parade went to the picnic grounds in the Jensen | grove north of the town, where a speech was made 'by an Indian chief, and translated by an interpreter. The chief reviewed olden times before the coming of the white man and nar- rated the history of the community up to the present. Prior to the Indian’s speech, Mayor C. G. Nelson welcomed the old set- tlers and guests to Clearbrook. The address of welcome was replied to on '\ coaceag behalf of the old settlers by T. K. Bergland who also presided at the meeting throughout the day. L.. E. Potter, of the Minnesota State F'arm Bureau, spoke on co-oper- ation between the agriculturists and the business men of the community, and also on co-operation between the farmers themselves. Harry N. Owen, editor of Farm, Stock and Home, 1 spoke on “Democracy.” A barbecue dinner was served at noon to the (Continued on Page 6) FARGO COURIER NEWS WILL PROBABLY APPEAL dc (By United Pfess) Fargo, N. D., June 15.---“Nothing new” was States Attorney Green's re- port today on developments in the Wick murder, Tt was reported unofficially that a chambermaid in the Prescott Hotel, who happened along when the clerk and another man were forcing the door of room 30 to see why Marie Wick had not answered the call left' at the desk for 6 o'clock, had suf- fered a nervous prostration from con- cealing a remark which she overheard and misinterpreted. Although she feared it might throw light on the subject, it was said she told no one until under the doctor's care. Imme- diately the girl who had been a nerv- ous wreck became normal. After she saw the men opening the «door she heard one say, “No need to hurry, the girl is dead.” The fact that, they knew she wad dead sent susplcion to the maid. The men, how- ever, before forcing the door had looked over the transom and seen the murdered girl. Marie ‘Wick, 18 years old, of Gry- gla, Minn., was found murdered in a room in the Prescott hotel on the morning of June 7. TWIN CITY ELKS HOLD AUTO RACES SATURDAY Twenty-four Entries Qualify for Dirt Track Race at State Fair Grounds PRI (By United Press) Fontainbleau, France, June 15.--—- Miss Alexa Sterling, woman golf champion of the United States, sur- vived the second roun of the French championship here today by defeat- ing Rosamond Sherwood, three and two. The French woman champion, Pauline Debellet, was eliminnted by Miss Phyllis Lobbett, a ‘Britisher. ADMIRAL SIMS ON WAY BACK TO WASHINGTON (By United Press) London, June 15.---Admiral W. C. Sims, world traveler, forgot his tick- ets today in the rush of getting away to Southampton in response to Secre- tary Denby’s demand that he report in Washington. Sims left his trans- portation at his hotel but officers of the steamship line promised to take care of him. Several hundred British and Amer- jcan admirers of the admiral sur- rounded the Waterloo station, many shaking his hand and wishing him a pleasant voyage. The Americans gave him three typical American cheers. REV. ELLIOTT'S SON DIES WITH FORCES IN GERMANY According to a cablegram received this morning by Rev. William Elliott, pastor of St. Bartholomew church, his oldest son, Jerry, died with the Eng- lish forces in Germany. He was 22 years of age and had served with the British forces for some time. The cause of his death was not reported. Berlin, Germany, June 15.---Appar- ently reliable reports here today said that Louis Snyder of Boston, Mass., carrying an American passport, has been killed by the Poles in Stlesia, Minneapolis, June 15.---When the entries closed last Saturday the sanc- tion board officials announced 24 en- tries had qualified and been approved to enter the Elks auto meet June 18 at the state fair grounds, Hamline. These include the country's greatest speed kings and it is expected that the competition will be keen since all the drivers seem intent upon taking the title away from Sig Haugdahl, the present dirt track champion. The whole sports program as offered by the Elks lodges off ‘Minneapolis and St. Paul, in which the auto races are the main feature, is the greatest ever attempted in the Northwest and hids fair to be an annual event for the congregation of the world’s auto track stars. Louis Disbrow expects to set a pace in the races that will require of the other entrfes a car in perfect condi- tion and a daredevil’s nerve. His Frontenac has been tuned up special- ly for this track and is set for the starter’s [flag. Johnny Ruimeay of Nashville, Tenn., and head of an Fs- sex team of four drivers, has arriv- ed to look over the track and his competitors, and declares the track ideal for his light cars. Fred Horey of St. Paul, driving a Fiat, holder of 11 dirt track records and one of the topnotchers in the racing world, with Sig Haugdahl also driving a 300 horse power Fiat, will furnish a match for tyie purse money that will no doubt bring the spectators to their feet at every turn because of their intense rivalry. Floyd Willard, the light car king, expects to show his little Monroe to advantage and bring home some of the trophies offered. But he is not alone with the light car as Cy Cobb in a Rajo, King Kelly in a Darracq, and Norske Larson In a Mooney Spe- cial expect to get their share. The auto polo contest between the All- Americans and Canadians is drawing considerable interest, while the en-|brains of the gang.” tries for the style driving contest in-| Vincenzo Cofmano, arrested with clude some of the well-known society | Murphy, maintained the traditional leaders of Minneapolls and St. Paul. Italian silence. R (By Unlted Press) Wahpeton, N. D., June 15.—The Fargo Courier News, defendant in a $15,000 suit brought by William Langer, will probably appeal for a change of venue denied by District Judge Ellen ‘here late yesterday. Harry Laskowitz, attorney for the Courier News, said they have 60 days to reach an appeal. Langer, who was then attorney general of North Da- kota, brought suit against the Courier News following publication of allega- tions that he went to the Twin Cities in September, 1919, to negotiate with bankers for a “slush fund.” It was rumored then that Langer would be candidate for governor in the 1920 election. The case origi- nated in the Cass county district and a change of venue was written to Richland, county. . The defendant now aské #inother ¢hange of venue, CHICAGO LABOR LEADER REPUDIATES CONFESSION (By Unitod Pressy “ese’ Chicago, June 16.---“Big Tim' MurpLy, Chicago labor czar, was de« serted by friends today and forced to stay in jail under $100,000 in bonds. Murphy, president of the Gas House Workers Unlon and member of the several other powerful organizations, is charged with the participation in the $326,000 Dearborn station mail robbery. Murphy today repudiated his alleged confession of yesterday. “Yes, they found $112,000 in bonds and money in my father-in- law’s house,” he sald, “but I was just holding the trap. I wasn’t mixed up in the job. I took care of the money for the birds who saild 1 was the To and Fro