Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, August 5, 1921, Page 1

f TR The Pioneer is the only daily within 100 miles of Bemidji and has the largest circulation in Northern Mianesota BEMIDJI D VOLUME XIX, NO. 92 SPECUAL TRAINS HAY BRING FAIR VISTTORS HERE Avrangemenis. Committee of Big Northern Fair Plan Spe-' cial Trains on All Lines ENTIRE NORTH HALF OF PRIZES OFFERED IN BEMIDJI, M “REASON WHY” CONTEST| ~ INTERESTING SPEAKERS Talks' by Represcnmtivé Harold Reasoning Ability of Reader to| gytson of St. Cloud and H. Mayne Help in Winning Prizes Offered By Merchants Eighteen dollars is being offered \in prizes by local merchants to readers of the Hioneer for their reasoning ability., On another page of this issue will be found e¥ghteen advertisements by eighteen merchants offering a dollar each for the best “Reason Why” they are what they say they are. But what's the use of telling all STATE TO BE COVERED Outstanding Entertainmen?s Promise Big Time for All Who Attend [ 1f present plans of “the arrange- ments committee of the Northern Minnesota Fair materializes, speciai excursion trains will be run on all rozds leading into Bemdidji and spe- cial rates wll be granted to those de- siring to attend the big fair Septem- ber 21-23. The termitory to bhe covered will taka in the state to the Caiadian iboundary, east to the range and west to the North Dakota line and south to Brainerd. 3 The greatest fair in the history of northern Minnesota is being arranged for and indications are that all pre- vious attendance records will be shat- tered. , Neary $5,000 will be paid out in premiums for livestock, poultry, grains, vegetables, educational and school departments and a much larg- er sum for the races and feature events. Some of the headliners ude the Dispateh Flying circus, where dare- devil acrobats walk the swings of an airplane rang by their teeth from a rope laddey and dive from the air- plane when 5,000 feet in mid-air; auto polo, fast horse races, auto races, vaudeville, and the like, . In order to have the grounds in shape, buildings ready and race track in condition, active work must com- mence at.a very carly date. Where hundreds in the past have attended this fair there will be thousands this year. - The people of the community v have been promised a big fair and the sports committee promses that there will ‘be no disappoiguuents. . .. AMERICAN YACHT WINS FOURTH RACE FOR CUP (By United Press) Cowes, England, Aug. 5.—Ameri- ca won the fourth and final race for the British-American yacht cup here today, defeating British entries by a score of 17 to 16. The ‘American yacht finished first with the British yachts second and, third. The cup was awarded to the British team, which, in the races, scored a total of 79 points against 54 for the Ameri- can. INFORMAL DANCING PARTY AT BIRCHMONT TONIGHT The regular weekly informal danc- ing party will be held at the new Birchmont hotel this evening, and 2 very enjoyable social affair is assure.d those who attend. The Minneapolis Syncopators will furnish the music for' the occasion. This dance is for the public as well as the guests of the hotel, and a large attendance is urged. COUNTRY CLUB TO HAVE AN ACTIVE WEEK END Four days of active golfing are’ in line at the Bemidji Country club links beginning with a mixed fore- some today for the guests at the. Birchment hotel. This is open to both ladies and men. Tomorrow and Sunday there will be an elimination mateh play for members of the club. Phis will be a Lundicap tournament, The prize for this event has been put up by B. W. Lakin, a golf club. On Monday, there will be two prizes for the members of the club to play for, these having /been put up by B. I. Anderson. Competiition in all these matches promises to be keen and a number of low scores are look- ed for. The club is enjoying the most aclive season in its history, and a number of big tournaments are be- ing planned before the end of the season. This month, especially, promises to be unusually active. PEACEFUL ZION CITY . HAS BAPTISM OF FIRE \ (By United Press) Zion City, 1, Aug. 5.—Peaceful Zion had its baptism of fire today. Reprisals in the Zion City holy war started when the torch was applied to six signs erected by ‘Wilbur Glenn Voliva, monarch of the city and Church of Zion. The signs, the most conspicuous scenery in the city, were burned to the ground. The huge bell in the tabernacle, which usuaily calls the people of Zion City to church, called them to fight the flames this morning. Only after two hours’ fighting were the buildings saved. the story here, when you can refer to page four in this paper and grasp the whole idea from| the Advertise- ments, Here's a chance for some bright person to capturet one or more) of these dollars. You may compete for “we or all theeighteen prizes. A com- “tee will pass on the ‘Reasons %, ” which you sent in ¥and only ty %, =t one for each merchant will aph '-'/.,,1 the paper next week. gy & 1lts will also be announced B as to on the prizes. These sim- ple rules. * be followed: Write ex ‘reason why” on a sep- arate sheet of paper. Cannot bei longer than. 20 words. Mail to “Reason. Why” editor of Pioneer before August 9. 18 you need; suggestions or ideas. call up the merchant or business man on whose ad you desire further in- formation and he will be glad to help you. The following eighteen have ads on ancther page: George T. Bak- er, E. 'A. Barker, Boardman’s Corner Drug Store, Bazaar store, U. 8. Sur- plus Army Goods Store, Hub Clothing Co., Cliffor§ & Co., J. P. Lahr, C. W. Jewett Co., C. E. Battles, Northern National Bank, B. & D. Shoe Store, Hakkerup Studio, Third Street Cafe, Motor Inn, Koors Bros. Co., Barney’s Toggery, and Model Dry Cleaners. MOOSE LODGE TO HOLD ANNUAL PICNIC SUNDAY Big Time Planned for Members of L. 0. 0. M. and Women of Mooseheart Legion Final arrangements have been made for the cntertainment, of sev- eral hurdied Meosze-atstheir wmmuul pienic in the big pine timber east of Lake Bemidji and north of the Crookston Lumber Co.’s plant No. 2, on Sunday next. Automobiles will leave the Moose hall at 9:30 a. m. to convey the mem- bers and their families. All Moose, who have automobiles, and can carry more than their limmediate family, are requested to be at the Moose Hall at 9:30 to itake those who have no means of transportation. The large motor boat “Star”” will make trips across the lake from the foot of Third street beginning at 9:30 a. m. Busses will also transport members from the Moose Hall starting at 9:30. The Union Band will give a con- cert in the afternoon for one hour, and sports and contests will be cluded in the afternoon entert: ment. At 2 o’clock the report of Diotator Harnwell will be given on the Toledo convention and plans out- lined for an active campaign during the coming fall. Water sports will he arranged for during 'the afternoon on the sandy beach near the picnic grounds. There will be a number of prizes offered, one of which will be for the largest family \in attendancel at the picnic. The program committee announces that tents will be provided for both men and women for dressing at the beach. Bathing suits will not be provided, however. Each qne intend- ing to gof in swimming must bring his. or her own suit. The lodge is providing the dinner, with a menw consisting of sand- 'wiches, wieners, salads, beans, pickles, bread, butter and coftee, free to all. The Women “of Mooseheart Legion will have a refreshment tent on the ground where ice cream and soft drinks may be obtained. All members are asked to bring knives, forks, spoons and cups and to look after them on the grounds as this will greatly lessen the equipment necessary to be provided by the lodge. Arrangements have been made with the owners of the motor boat “Star” for a round trip fare to the pienic grounds for 25 cents and the motor busses will carry all picnic passengers from the hall to grounds for 20 cents each way, This is expected to be the biggest Moose gathering of the year and all members are urged to be at the pic- nicff at all possible. EARLY SELECTION OF SEED CORN IS STRONGLY URGED (By United Press) St. Paul, August 5.—Seed corn time is drawing near, experts at Unmiversity Farm warned today. Because the corn crop in Minne- sota and the Dakotas is far in ad- vance of normal growth for this sea- son, agriculturalists are urging that preparations be made to select seed corn early. The Minnesota Agricultural school {has set September 5 tols as “seed corn time.” Ti ili be only five days in advance of the usual season. the|. Stanton, secretary of the . Grand Forks Commerecial club, furnished the basis of the regular meeting of the Kiwanis «club held Thursday noon at the Elks club rooms. Knutson spoke on taxation and the theory of the government relative to taxation. Both talks were\very well reccived. The presentation of the charter to the local post, which took place last Saturday, was discussed shortly, and a number of songs were enjoyed by the club, following the regular noon- day luncheon. The hotel proprietors and contrac- tors, who are members of the club, were in charge of the program, R. B. Lycan acting as chairman of the meeting. The attendance prize, a box of cigars donated by Ed. Jack- sen, was won by F. W. Langdon. CAN'T MEET CALL FOR HOME ECONOMICS TEACHERS The home economics division of the University of Minnesota, betwe July 1, 1920, and July 1, 1921, re- ceived 254 requests for teachers grade, high, and normal schools leges, and universities. It w to supply just 34 teachers with the degree of Bachelor of Science to meel this demand. Eight of th experienced teachers and 26 ine: perienced teachers. The average sal- ary at which tnese teachers were placed was $1,250 annually, or a to- tal for the 34/ of 45,900 annually. The largest number of reqliests for teachers came from Minnesota, 17. The next largest from lowa and South Dakota, 11 each. Other re- quests came from Alabama, Avizona Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, V ngeon and Wyoming. MAN FOUND KiLLED IN CHICAGO APARTMENTS (By United Press) Chicago, Aug. 5.---Walter Chamber, 33, was found shot to death in the apartment. of Miss Dixy Davidson. Miss Davidson was leaning over Chamber’s body ecrying hysterically. The girl was placed under arrest. “M name is not Davidson,” she chier, 1 will never tell you who I am, I don't | want the folky to know I'turned ou:; like this.” BEMIDJI NAVAL UNIT ARRIVES AT CHICAGO Mrs. E. A. Barker has received a “night letter” from Mr. Barker as follows: +“Anchored off Municipal pier, Chicago, 9:30 p. m., Wednes- day. Had a wonderful trip down. Boys all fine. No one sick. All seem pleased with trip,” VAN PRES. HARBING VISITS DISABLED WAR VETERANS (By United Press) Lancaster( N. H., Aug. 5.—Presi- dent Harding scratched another day | frem his vacation calendar today to motor to Gorham, N. H., and give a word of cheer to several hundred dis- abled ex-service men at the govern- ment hospital there. The president motored to Gorham shortly after breakfast and expected to get in a] game of golf after a visit to the hospital. He plans to leave here Saturday for Portland, Maine. ARMISTICE DAY T0 BE DATE OF WORLDMEETING Disarmament to Be Issued Within Short Time REPLIES ON PROPOSED DATE BEING AWAITED Great Britain Is Willing to Accept Date Decided Upon By United States (By United Press) Washington, Aug. 5. call for the Washington ¢ as soon as replies have been received proposal that the conference open on/ November 11th, authoritatively today | This is providing that none of the powers will raise any objection to that date. Great Britain has agreed to any date decided on by the United | States. (By Unit Washington ,Aug. |expected opposition develops, the in- |ternational confcrence on disarma- ment and Far Fastern subjects pro- lopened November 11, the third un-| niversary of the signing of the ar- mistice. " (Continued on Page 8) \FARM CREDIT BILL IS PASSED BY SENATORS Substitute for Original Norris Measure Passes Senate and Now Goes to House “Whshington, Aug 5. 2 Another |farmers’ relief measure, the admin- |istration plan for government aid in !rupp!yin;{ credit for exportation of |agricultural products, was passed by the senate yesterday and sent to the house. | The bill was =2 substitute for the original Norris bill and provides for |the war finance corporation to fur- [nish the export credit The Norris bill, which proposes a new govern- ment credit organization, was laid aside form , and the substitute, in charge of tor McNary, Republi- can, Oregorn for the agricultural committee, was passed without a roll| call. The substitute plan was drafted by Secretary Hoover of the department) of commerce, and Director Meyer ufi the War Finance corporation. It was | adopted virtually intast, the bill au-! thorizing the V Finance corpora-| tion to make loans to agricultural- ists’ associations, banks and trust companies. The bill makes no change in the corporation’s cash capital of | $500,000,000, but reduces three to two billion doll thorized maximum bonds it may is- sue. This, according to Director INN,, FRIDAY EVENING, AUGUST 5, 1921 Final Call‘for Conference on|,,, L 80N, and Pacific confercence will be issued | from all the powers to the American |Supervintendent of Indian it was announced]|th posed by President Harding will be gand Cri | TRAIL OF SPURGIN Is from |5 s the au-| e AILY PIONEER MINNESOTA | HISTORICAL 7 Saturday; showers 347 in extreme east portion; cooler to- 55c PER MONTH IFREIGHT PUSHERS PLAY _[HYSTERY SURROUNDS LAPORTE TEAM SUNDAY As-yet undefeated, the M. & I. base ball nine will go into the field Sun- day afternoom.at 3 o'clock against a fast ball team from Laporte, and from ol present indications this will be ere of the best games of the season €0 far. The Laporte boys have been waiching the -Bemidji hine and feel sure that they can step out and win. on the other hand, that they can keep their slate clean, A game each Su Manager Gene Ci past several Sundu been carried out well. A busy sea- is sfill ahead of the boys, an- other game having already been ar- ranged for the Sunday following the Laporfe game. The Federal Dam team may be brought here soon, as well as several other teams in this Ivicinity which the local team has not |yet. met. It is especially urged that there be a large attendance at the day is the plan of ey and for the the schedule has lgame Sunday afternoon, since finan- cial as well as moral support is need- ed by the local boys at this time. COMMISSIONER BURKE TO COME HERE TODAY Congressman Harold Knutson and Agencies George W. Cross left for Cass Lake morning where they met Coi missioner Burke of Indian Affair: and where they were to inv gate the matter of the location of the pro- posed consolidated offices for lndian affairs. After going over the ground there they were to come to Bemidji and will be met by a committee of the Civie and Commerce association who vaill hold an informal meeting with the officials in connection with the propositions Bemidji has to offer for the consolidated offices. It is ex- pected that Messrs. Knutson, Burke together with other Be- midji citizens will go to Red Lake to- morrow to hold a meeting with the Inians and discuss the matter of the Great Britain’s formaily expressed|allotment and opening up for settle- ment the lands of the reservation. LOST NEAR CHIHUAHUA Chieago, Aug. 5.—The trail of Warren Spurgin, defaulting president of the Michig: Avenue Trust Co., has been lost in Mexico, detectives said here today. Detectives who traced the alleged embezzler of near- Iy a million dollars to the vicinity of Chihuahua said all traces had been lost. It was said that the state ‘de- partment would be asked to solicit aid to arrest the banker. ODD FELLOWS LODGE TO HOLD MEETING TONIGHT The regular business meeting of the 1. 0. O. . will be held this eve- ning at the Odd Fellows’ hall at 8 o'glock, and it is desired that all mem- bers be present. 'RANSOM 1S ASKED FOR RETURN OF REV. HESLEY (By United Press) San Francisco, Aug. -Ransom of $50,000 was today asked for the re- turn of Rev. Patrick Hesley of Colma in a letter to Archbishop Edward Hanna. According to police, Rev. sley had only been in charge of parish for short time, ng Tuesday after he had «dly gone to hear a death-hed on. Authorities believe Rev. Hesley s being held in tne country somewhere Meyer, will be more than sufficient. ]I)vt\\run Colma and Smada Beach. (Copyright) BURNING OF ROADSTER Six-Cylinder Car Is Found in Ruins of Old Road Camp Near Boy River (Speeial to Pioneer) Boy River, Aug. b.---Mystery sur- rounds the burning of an old road camp and a six-cylinder roadster about three miles northeast of here early this week. The remains of the car, which is believed to be a Davis, were found in the smoking ruins of the road camp, which has been deserted since the trunk high- way was constructed. Only one name plate was found. The name plate on the front of the radiator had been removed, likewiise the name plates on hub caps. The license number plates were found in the shoa short dis- tance from the car, and well hid- den. Shortly prior to the burning of the car and the camp, a big roadster had been seen in that vicinity, and later a farmer noticed a man walking stealthily along the road in the direc- tion of Grand Rapids. When the man noticed that he was observed, he ducked into the brush along side the rqad. Soon after this happened, a big touring car, coming from the direc- tion of Grand Rapids, was driven along the road slowly, as if the driver was looking for someone. Within a few minutes, the car was being driv- en back toward Grand Rapids at a rapid elip and it is believes (hat the man, who had been seen walk- ing along the road, was picked up by the touring car. Sherifft Mack Kennedy of Cass county fis on the job but as yet has found no solution to the mystery. Va- rious theories have been advanced but none geem to have any foundation, although the pedestrian is being con- neeted with the burning of the car and the road camp. CONTROLS JAP POLICIES No Steps Have Been Taken to Remove Jap Troops From Parts of Siberia By Henry W. Kinney (United Press Staff Corrcspondent) Tokyo, August While it was given out definitely as a result of the cabinet and foreign office conference which ended a few weeks ago, that steps would goon be taken for the removal of Japanese troops from all parts of Siberia, except the Amur region and Saghallen, no steps ap- pear to have been taken to carry out the evacuatfion. ffurthermore, no negotiations have been entered into with the govern- ment at Chita, although it was stated that such would be taken up imme- diately, to be followed instanter with (he withdrawal of troops as soon us Chita promised to undertake preser- vation of order in Siberia when the Japanese pulled out. At first glance it would seem as if the overthrow of the Chita forees: at Viadivostok by Kappelitees, follow- ing immediately upon Japan’s an- nouncement of her intention to with- draw her troops, might furnish the reason for tho postponement of such action; but while the war depart- ment may look upon this as an ex lent excuse for staying in Siberia, it was stated unofficially but on un- questioned authority at the Foreign Office, that this event would not be allowed to interfere with the plans decided on. It seems apparent that this is an- other case of the dual diplomacy which has been the curse of Japan for many years past, where the Minis- try may undertake, in perfect good faith, to carry out some course of tion, only to have its plans entirely frustrated by the quiet but effec- ubborness of the general staff s the power (o act 1f no change o in the situa- tion very soon, it is apparent that the general staff and the militarists will have demonstrated that, in spite of all that may be said to the contrary, they still rule Japan. It cannot be doubted that the Hara administration was sincere enongh in its wish to ef- feet evacnation, as the Siberian expe- dition has ever been its most vulner- able point. The entire venture has heen: a most unpopular one with the neople at large and, one of the most telling weapons used by the opposi- tion. EGG CIRCLES BOOST THE PRICE OF EGGS Tho egg circle in Burnsville town- ghip, Dakota county, according to its report in June, showed that members were receiving 26 cents per dozen for «zgs while local merchants were paying 18 or 19 cents a dozen in trade. What is more, the egg circle reported a larger demand for eggs than it could supply.| WASHBURN WINS OVER JOHNSON IN TOURNAMENT (By United Press) Newport, Aug. 5.—Surprises that started yesterday with the downfall of Richards was continued at the Casino today ,when William M. John- son of California, national champion, was defeated by William Washburn in the annual tennis tournament. NEW BUILDING TOHOUSE HELP AT LAKE JULIA Sanitarium Board Has Decided to Build Three-Story Struc- ture to House Employeel— DR. LE GRANGE BYINGTON NEW MEDICAL DIRECTOR Number of Inmates Has More Than Doubled During the Past Six Months —— At the regular meeting of the Lake Julia Sanatorium Board of Commis- 5. E. McDonald, a n was reached to construct a 1. Lake Julia to be used for the housing of the medical director and twwily. the superirtendent, nunr- ses and employees, and instructions were given to Messrs. Sund and Dun- ham, architects, to prevare plans and specifications for a three-story strue- ture of th me genarai construction as the ma building, the buildiag to cost, including the cost of archi- tects’ fees, $20,000. The building will be located close to the main building and will face the lnke. 'The contract willl call for the completion of the building within six months. The appointment of Dr. LeGrange Byington as medical director of the institution was also made. Dr. By- ington comes from lowa where he has been connected with a medical hos- pital for tuberculosis. There are at present 27 inmates at the sanatorium, 16 of whom have been admitted in the last 6 months. President McDonald stated that for one-third tg one-half of the time of the medical director will in the fu- ture be given over to the holding of clinies throughout the three coun- ties for examination of tubercular cages, He stated that there are at least 100 more cases in the county of Beltrami and 75 in the county of Koochiching which should be receiv- ing attention. The survey for Hub- havd connty ‘has not been announc- ed. It is the plan of the commission- ers of the sanatorium to continue the campaign of education along the lines carried on in the vatious clinies held the first part of this year and gradually to get into the sanatorium all cases which need medical atten- tion, The present officers and directors of the hoard are: President, K. E. McDonald; directors from Beltrami county, Dr. I3. W. Johnson and A. P. Ritchie; Koochiching county, Wil- liam Durrin and A. A. Tone both of Northome nd from Hubbard coun- ty, Dr. P. A. Wallng of Park Rapida and Dr. C. J. Goodhart of Akeley. RELEASE DAMERICANS TO BE RECEIVED AT RIGA (By United DPress) Wasihngton, Aug. h---The state de- partment has instructed the Ameri- can ambassador at Riga to make pre- parations for receiving the Americans who have been! in prison in Soviet S and who are now reported released. BORAH WOULD REDUCE ARMY TO 100,000 MEN Washington, Aug. 5.—Reduction of the army to 100,000 men is pro- vided in 2 bill introduced today by Senator Borah. U. S. INVENTORS TO PAY MORE THAN TWO MILLION . (By United Press)y Washington, Aug. 5.—American inventors and designers will pay the federal government more than two million dollars in fees this year to obtain patents on their contrivances, officers of the United States patent office estimated today. This will be the biggest year in the history of the American invention, it is predicted. Hundreds of patents and deviced are intended to make life easier for the American housewife. Thomas A. McCulley of San Francisco has in< vented a machine to sit on the bot~ tom of the ocean and draw its power from the motion of the waves, £ CARUSO’S LAST WILL DRAWN TEN DAYS AGO (By United Pross’ Naples, Aug. b.—Enrico Caruso drew his last will only a week before his death. The last instrument was revealed today when the late sing- er's lawyer at Florence wired the exccutor that Caruso drew his last will there only ten days ago. Caruso instructed him, the lawyer said, not to reveal the will until three days after his death. zelatives believe it is a possibility that still others will be found. The terms of the Florence will were thy divulged. = VAT v ]