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

~-~-the - Dupont .Denemours Co. - within 100 miles of Bemidji and has ithe largest circulation in Northern Minnesota ., ! v b et R The PISfieer 16 the only daily” J1 DA Strong !‘inpf'éuwh vl:Made on Redl Estaté Mén By" Tour Through Nofth {avth CLOVER AND POTATO -. FIELDS EXCELLENT Blackduck and Kelliher Give itors Hearty Weélcom Red Lake Is Y\lsfied' ~ JAs Fee Selling Beltrami county to the dele- gates atending the first. annual sum- mer outing of the Minnesota Realty association wag the object of theil2 hour tour conducted Saturday under the direction of the Beltrami County Kealty board, in connection with.the two-day ;convention: which.closed up- on the Teturn.of ithe tourizig. party o Bemidji Saturday evening.at 8:30. “I'wenty-five cars- carried over: 100 boosterg over the entire tour, ‘ Those who made-the trip-were well impresed with what they .saw, Wwith the hearty welcome accorded them at every stop and with the wonderful opportunities for developement. Real estate was the talk.of-the day, and many visitors took ;samples home with them, both -in.their clothes and in their minds. 2 . “‘The trip covered approximately 150 miles through.th most fertile and promising sedtionof Beltrami county 'rhe tour, started from the ‘Markham hotel at-8:15-and headed for Black- duck by way of, the Scenic highway. ‘About three miles from that city, a representation 6f Blackduck citizens and boosters; met the ‘touring party and escorted it to the W. E. Brodd farm, about! four mifles southeast of the city. . Here the first important stop was médde at 10:30. Clearing. of land by use of dyna- mites. was demonstrated here by A. ‘W. Stone; manager of the Beltrami| «County Clearing association, and C. G. Means of Duluth, representative of -Curious being ones watched the charges plaged under a number of stumps and | then stood , back and ..watched the charges touched.-off-in rapid succes- sion. Approximately one acre was cleared .in. about..20 minutes, with about 45 pounds of dynamite. ‘A-field of potatoes which will yield at least 150.bushels to the acre, and a field of oaty were inspected by the vistors. This land was cleared and stumped this spring, showing that land will produce the same year as cleared. ‘The vistors left the Brodd farm at 11:15 and headed for Blackduck. The . first stop there was made at. the Henry Legler farm where a field jof medium red clover was inspected. Mr.] Legler has a farm of 300 acres adjoin- ing the city. sented a wonderful sight, with the second growth standing about two feet high. From 18 acres, Mr. Leg- ler cut 92 loads at the first cutting This was used almost entirely. for si- lage. The second growth will yield about 10 bushels of seed to the acre. A field of potatoes which will yield at least 200 bushels to the acre was algo visited on the Legler farm. ‘From there the touring party head- ed for Blackduck iLake. A. E. Wit- ting welcomed the vistors to Black-| duck in a short, well spoken address. S: . Thorpe, Minneapolis, president ] of the state association, responded. A. W. Stone then explained the origin and growth of the land clearing asso- ciation and told of the progress be- ing made throughout the county in the ‘way of -clearing land. 1A “nose bag” lunch was then serv- ed by citizens of Blackduck and the vistors did justice to the well-pre- pared meal. Leaving Blackduck at 1:30 the tour continued to Kelliher where the sistors were made welcome at the Kelliher Community hall. “Superintendent C. G. Hankey rep-/ presented the city and gave the: ad-| dress of welcome in a manner which showed much preperation and thought Other speakers were William Lennon, county commisioner, S. S. Thorpe and Senator Elwell. Music was furnished Dby the Kelliher band during the serv- ing of the refreshments which were as desert to the meal at Blackduck. After enjoying ice cream, cake coffee and cigars, the tour left at 3:30 and headed for the Battle river country. Several stops were made before reach- (Continued on Page 6) INJURED PAINTERS SLOWLY RECOVERING Verrnon: Hawkns, one of the two painters who fell from a scaffold while painting the exterior of the old armory Saturday when the rope which held the scaffold broke, is able to be out of the hospital today. Although badly shaken up and cut no fractures were found to have been sustained and it is expected he will be fully re- covered in a short time. The other man Harry Price, who was more sericusly irjured, is still in a serioas condition altyough physicians believe he -has even chances of recovery. Price was very badly cut and bruised but no fractures of bones have been reported. He is at St. Anthony hos- pital and it resting easily, it is re- ported, at present. The clover field pre-| 44 ER A LT R American l:ui)d Will Reach ""pétiograd ‘and ’Moscc‘fii ‘I{?&”"N!‘ifii}!@'hf Week (By United -Press) Riga, Aug. 15.—Starving children in {Petrograd and Moscow. will get theix.fillyof American - food by the middle, of - this, week, according to reports today. Walter Lyman Brown, chief 'of the American Relief. Commis- sion, is expected to complete nego- tiations with the Soviet delegation to- {day. . The most important. matter to be decided on,is the size and make-up of the relief staff, which are to enter Russia. GRANT VALLEY FARM BUREAU DISCUSSES CHICKEN CULLING The Grant Valley unit of the Farm Bureau held their meeting July 381st at, the, home of John Suckert. .The meeting . was well attended and many important questions were decided up- on. A number of the members ‘are going ‘to.také up chicken culling. The club is going to have. their first fair exhibit this year and Geo. Becker is to be.in charge. An excellent picnic dinner was served by the host and hostess, Mr. and Mrs. John . Suckert, in. their grove.” e “CY” THOMSON TO AWAIT JUDGE’S VACATION (By United Press) Austin, Aug. 15.—R. J. “Cy” Thomson, accused of embezzling more than a million dollars, is the vic- tim.of ‘“‘vacationist.” County:. Prosecutor held up. the case while he was on a va- eation, He has just returned. A. W. Wright, one of Thomson’s attorneys, has, been, called to. Seattle. on busi- ness, . and even if he were here the case could not proceed. Judge Meigh- an has departed for parts unknown on a.two weeks’ vacation. » Despite the.delay, “Cy” is in high spirits in the Moore county jail. MERCHANTS’ LUNCHEON The merchants, members of the Civic and Commerce. association, will meet at a 6:30 p. m. luncheon to- night in the association rooms... The meeting is the regular monthly meet- ing of the merchants department of the association. A program will be given after the luncheon, in which the Misses Tropp- man will contribute several numbers. A “pep” talk will be given by Mr. Noble of Cincinnati, Ohio, and ar- rangements will be discussed for the next market day. All merchants are urged: to be present at the luncheon. WEST VIRGINIA TOWN HAS SERIOUS FIRE (By United Press) Wheeling, W. V., ‘Aug, 15.—Six- teen residences and 5 business houses including the Town Telephone ex- change were destroyed by fire, it was reported at Richood, Nichols county, today. Aid has been sent from other towns. SALVATION ARMY T0 ©* """ START BUILDING Will Put Basement in This " Summer, According to Colonel Barker Colonel William Barker, executive officer of the northwest district of the Salvation Army, was in the city this morning conferring with Ensign ‘Knudson regarding - local . Salvation Army matters. Colonel Barker is on a tour of Northern Minnesota and will go to International Falls from Bemidji making a trip by auto across the northern end of the state to Bau- dette and Warroad and back by the Red River route. ‘While in the city, he was in con- ference with local contractors with reference to the starting of the new building which is to house the Sal- vation Army and which will be built on the lot owned by them on Minne- sota avenue between Second and Third streets. It is the plan of Colo- nel Barker to put the basement of the new building in this fall so that the local corps of the organization may have headquarters in which to carry on their activities. The build- ing will be 40 by 100 feet. A roof will be placed on the basement this fall and the work of the Army will be carried on in the kasement. GUSHMAN EXONERATES DETECTIVE FROM BLAME (By United Press) St. Paul, Aug. 15.—Before Leo A. Gushman died. last night he made a ‘statement exonerating Detective Wil- liam Gaston, who shot him Saturday morning. Gushman mistook three detectives for bandits and flourished a revolver, Gaston fired first, (Copyright) “BEMIDJL, MINN., MONDAY EVENING, A Minnesota — Increasing cloudi- ness followed by showers and warmer tonight, day. unsettled Tues- 1921 55c PER MONTH BEMIDJI DEFEATS BAGLEY BY 5-2 SCORE Otto Baudler |V & I. Freight Pushers Take * ‘Long End of a Good, Fast Game Gene Caskey’s ball tossers, the Uuion band and a goodly asortment of fans, who'still believe that base hall is the “National game” gathered at the park Sunday afternon to show the Bagley team that Bemidji can still hold her own imsbade hallzandattho the Bagley boys, put'up a good article of ball they had toadmit defeat in the final count- ing. The day was ideal from everybody’s standpoint, with a musical contribu- tion by the Union band, enthusiastic rooters urging the home boys to vie- tory and the team playing a snappy game, made it look like ‘the old days when nobody ever missed a ball game. Wene for Bagley started by hitting one to Lappen who tossed him out at first. Hane took a base on balls and C. Oleson struck out. Larsen slam- med -one to short and was put out by perfect fielding to first. Claude Bailey cracked the first one right back at the pitcher who threw him out at first. Earl Bailey was the next on the list and made a clean hit that got him to first. ‘“Babe” Lappen got one out to deep center field but that fellow was playing 'way out and spoifed a hit. Bailey stole second while the pitcher was sizing Johnson up. Johnson found one he liked and knocked it for two Dbases, scoring Bailty. i “Red” Croshy was looking for a hit when Johnson tried to steal third hut was called out on a close play. . Bagley startled the fans by Daniel's hit after which A. Brunstead sac ficed him to second, Degerness got a hit and put Daniels on third, and on a passed ball scored the first run for Bagley. Rice knocked a “pop up” to the pitcher, who walked Oleson and Wene knocked one to Johnson in left field which erded (e ning. Cresby got a chance to finish batting and got a hit thru short. Phibbs made a sacrifice which “Red” on second and Plummer clouted one that bronght in another score. Cameron sacrified Plummer to second. ¥elhouse found one that the second baseman caught, retiring the side. Bagley made one mor? scove in the third and E. Bailey an? Lappen each scored one for Bemidji. The batteries were the ouly one that did anything in tne fourih and nobody scored. Larsen lor Bagley not 2 ¢ in the fiftn bui nona of his buid’es could do anything to get him *“home” and his hit was unavailing. C. Bailey got a hit, stole second third and Lappen boosted one 1. in with a score. Lappen a gecond and third whiie John fanning the air and Meliouse ended thé sesion, with a liner to first who fielded it nicely. A Both sides switched their line-up in the sixth and Bill Berrigan took Cam- eron’s 'place while Achenbauch re- lieved ‘‘Pete’” Johnson. M. Brustad took Degerness’ place in right field and G. Sorenson let”Rice out of leit field. It was one, two, three in this {inning as far as the Bagley batters were ccncerned. Achenbauch missed three swings, Croshy bounded one tc the pitcher, Phibbs felt strong and kited one for two bags, Plummer tried to get one past the short stop who did not like the idea and threw him out at first. No georing was done in the seventh, eight or ninth and the game ended with'a 5 to 2 score in favor of Bemidji Finn for Bemidji and Dexter for Pagley umpired in a creditable man- Vo hagser ner. The game was rather classy for teams that are supposed to be “bush- > (Continued on Page 6) ~ POCKETBOOK RETURNED Saturday’s Pioneer carried a “Lost Ad’. of pocketbook con- taniing $50.00. The pocket- book was returned today and a reward of $5.00 paid the hon- est finder. The best results are obtained through Pioneer; Want Ads. Try one wheti you have something to sell, trade, or when you have lost or found anything. TUBERCULOSIS TALKS * DRAW LARGE CROWD A lecture was held at Puposky Sat- urday evening on the subject of «Pprevention of Tuberculosis, Care of Patients and Sanatorium Life.” There were at least 150 persons pres- ent, including many from Bemidji and outside points. The meeting was scheduled to be held in the hall but on account of the large attend- ance it was necessary to hold it in an adjoining tent of an evangelist. Drs. Byington and Fortin and Miss S. J. Hill, superintendent, spoke on these subjects and their remarks were enthusiastically received. Dr. Mil- lington, a tourist of Des Moin'«-s, spoke, expressing his great surprise and delight at the work being done by the Lake Julia sanatorium and staff. 2 This was one of the most interest- iy meetings held in northern Minne- sota and shows that the people are taking a deep interest in giving their assistance to the services being ren- dered by the Tri-County Commission for Tuberculosis. It is becoming more and more evi- dent that with the proper isolation of tuberculosis patients and proper pre- vention and proper treatment of the patients, tuberculosis will be practi- cally exterminated in a few years. PACKERS REPORTED TRYING TO ABOLISH 8-HOUR DAY (By United Press) Omaha, Neb., Aug. 15.—The “Big Five” packers are again attempting to abolish the eight-hour agreement with employces and reduce wages when ‘the present contract expires, representatives of the packing house workers meeting here today, were in- fermed by their lehder. The leaders met to consider what action will be taken when the present agreement expirs, September 15th. CANOE PARTY EXPLORES NATIONAL FOREST (By United Press) Ely, Minn,, = Aug. 15.—The first organized canoeing party to pene- trate the Superior national forest was to leave here for the deep woods to- day. - Representative citizens and news- papermen, guests of the Minnesota Ten Thousand Lakes association, were to start for the Canadian bor- der in motorboats, going through big water! until they reach the forest sta- tion where the seven-day canoe trip will conduct the party through begins. Forest rangers and guides streams and rapids and over portages on the circle trip. Arthur C. Carhart, recreational en- gineer of the United States forestry service, will head the tour. Ivan Coppe, secratary of the Ten Thou- sand Lakes association, and Carl C. Dahlgren, supervisor of the Superior national forest, organized the tour. BLEICKNER CAPTURES TITLE FROM BARKER Tennis Tournament Ends After Three Weeks’ Playing; 25 Contestants Three weeks ago the Bemidji Ten- nis club of over 50 enthusiastic mem- bers began a tournament to settle the title to the city championship. Twenty-five members entered the tournament, and; after elimination games, the finals were between Bert Barker, who has held the title of city champion, won last year, and Ed. Bleickner, who has been a strong player all through the season, an who held out to the last in the elim- ination games. Sunday was chosen as the time to play off the. finals and a fair crowd witnessed six exciting sets before Barker was willing to concede the title to Bleickner. The score for the six sets was as follows: 3-6, 6-1, 6-1, 3-6 and 6-2. The score tells something of the harg-fought battle, and it is the plan of the club to award a suitable trophy to the winner, before the courts are closed for the season. There will be considerable playing vet this season as the doubles tour- nament will be played off as soon as the draws are completed. The club has maintained three fine courts this season, with a good light system for night playing, which has been well patronized since the sea- son opened. They expect to enroll - membership of at least 100 for next season, in which case additional courts will be needed. The club con- tains plenty of tennis talent and con- templates entering the tri-city tour- nament next year, also the Red River Valley tournament, where there is a chanee to pull down higher honors as well as prizes. The names of those who took part in the city tournament and the scores in the elimination games down to the finals were as follows: Higby, Barker, Diedrich, McGee, Henderson; - Budahl, Bartholomae, ‘Balk, 8, 8. Wilgon, Murphy, Geo. Gra- ham, .\Simons, Tanuser, Orlandey, Riggs, Greguson, Bleickner, Sylvester, Noon, Dahl, Howe, Plummer, Welle and Condon all drew a bhye. In the first round, Crothers defeat- ed Hines, 6-4, 6-1; Denu defeated Hosselton, 6-1, :6-0; Conger defeat- ed Brown, 6-4, 6-1; Ascham default- ed to B, L. Johnson; Hovey Lord de- feated Wm. Ables, 6-2, 6-1; Feir de- feated Baghby, 6-1, 7-5; Berglund de- faulted to Worth; Smith defeated N. Given, 6-1, 6-1. In the second round of play, Hibgy defeated Crothers, 6-0, 6-2; Diedrieh defaulted to Barker; McGee defeat- ed Henderson, 6-4, 6-1; Bartholomae defeated Budahl, 6-1, 6-2; Balk de- faalted to Denu; Wilson defeated Brown, 6-1, 6-0; Murphy defeated Johnson, ‘6-3, 8-6; Simons defeated Grahm, 6-4, 6-1; Lord defeated Dan- user, 1-6, 6-2, 7-5; Olander defaulted to Feir; Worth defaulted to Riggs; Bleickner defeated Greguson; 6-0, 6-0; Sylvester defeated Noon, 6-0, 6-0; Dahl defeated Howe, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3; Plummer defeated Welle, 6-1, 6-3; Smith defeated Condon, 6-0, 6-2. In the third round of play, Barker defeated Higby, 6-3, 6-1; Bartholo- mae defeated McGee, 6-2, 2-6, 6-3; Wilson defaulted to Denu; Simons defeated Murphy, 6-4, 6-4; Feir de- feated Lord, 6-1, 6-2; Bleickner de- feated Riggs, 6-1, 6-0; Sylvester de- faulted to Dahl; Smith defeated Plummer, 12-10, 6-4. in the fourth round of play, Bar- ker defeated Bartholomae, 6-4,6-4; (Continued on Page 6) "EARLY SUNDAY MORNING Dell Amadon Property Burns Together With Tools and Machinery Fire broke out about 3:15 Sunday morning in the Dell Amadon prop- erty, which was being operated as a blacksmith and general repair shop by W. N. Parker. The fire had gain- ed such headway before being discov- ered that practically nothing could be saved. It was only by determined work on the partof the citizens that the adjoining property, belonging to F. Paulson, escaped with slight dam- age. The origin of the fire could not be determined. Aside from the loss of the build- ing, the tools and machinery, belong- ing to W. N. Parker and, house-hold goods belonging to D. Amadon, were destroyed. The loss is estimated at $3,600, with no insurance. WISCONSIN BEE-KEEPERS’ ASSOCIATION IN SESSION (By United Press) Chippewa Falls, Wis.,, Aug. 15.— The Wisconsin Bee-keepers’ associa- tion will be in session here all week, discussing problems affecting this growing industry. Honey and bees- wax produection in° Wisconsin has as- sumed tremendous proportions, ac- cording to directors of the assoc tion. Manufacturers of bee-keepers' supplies arc exhibiting their wares during the convention. Keeping up the supplies is in itself a large in- dustry, they said. FLOODS AGAIN ENDANGER PUEBLO HIGHWAYS (By United Press) Pueblo, Colo., Aug. 15.—Railroads and highways here were damaged to- day by a flood of water from the Fountain river. Although the water was not rising rapidly today, police were stationed along the banks to warn residents in the bottom lands in case the river should flow over its banks. LEGNARD W00D TO BE GOVERNOR OF PHILIPPINES (By United Press) Washington, Aug. 15.—President Harding intends to put a leaning post in the Philippines, at the door of the Orient. His proposition, it was learn- ed today, is to keep this government fully advised on conditions in the Far East during the disarmament conference in Washington. The first step will be the appointment of Gen- eral Leonard Wood as governor-gen- eral of the Isles. Official announce- ment of the appointment is expected to follow receipts of the report of the Wood-Forbes commission, due by cable from Manila this week. TO TAKE RECESS ON AUGUST 20 SENATE (By United I'ress) Washington, Aug. 15.—A senate recess of 30 days beginning August 20 and ending September 19 is provided in a resolution introduced today by Senator Lodge, Republican leader, NORTH DAKOTA FARMERS APPEAR BEFORE 1. C. C. of Freight Rates to Economic Condition’ to Be Explained Relation (By United Pross) Bigmarck, N. D., Aug. 15.—The stringent cconomic condition of the North Dakota farmers as augmented by the high freight rates will be the testimony which the North Dakota delegation will give before the Inter- state Commer Commission hear- ings on high freight rates opening to- day in Washington. The original pe- tition was sent in by the Kansas board of railway commissioners, but all grain states will be represented. Farm cconomists from this state, headed by Rex Willard of the agri- cultural college and V. C. Smart, member of the hoard of railroad com- missioners, will present statistics on the decline in wheat prices starting in 1920, together with the stationary nature of freight prices which are still a¥ the peak. Others in the dele- gation from North Dakota are G. W. Hoffman, Buckoo, and Frank San- ford, Valley City. ARREST BOX CAR ROBBER MAY SOLVE ROBBERIES (By United Press) Devils Lake, N. D., Aug. 15.— Great Northern detectives believe that through the arrest of Walter Holfstrom, 25, a switchman, charged with the theft of $400 worth of mer- chandise from freight cars, they will be able to solve the mysterious box car robhberies, which have been going on here for some time. Detectives believe others are implicated, = RELANDMAY GETSTATUSOF A DONINION Sinn Fein Parliament Must Now Accept or Reject Terms Offered TERMS UNDERSTOOD TO BE GENEROUS Irish _People May ‘Be Asked to Vote Upon Terms as Submitted (By United Press) London, Aug. 15. — (By Ed L. Keen)—The struggle of centuries recahed a climax today with the Brit- ish demands on the Sinn Fein' that Ireland accept membership in the British empire as a dominion. The state of Ireland lies with the Sinn Fein parliament. It meets tomorrow. It was believed that peace terms might be submitted to the Irish elec- torate for acceptance or rejection. In England, it was believed almost unanimously, that the government peace terms were generous. The premier’s reply to DeValera’s demand for extension of terms was considered fair and reached the onus of Ire- land’s situation with the Sinn Fein. Lloyd George was to motor in to- day from his country home, where he went Saturday just before all the Irish correspondence was made pub- lic. It is believed he would have noth- ing further to offer until the Dail Eirainne had made its choice—peace or war. The belief 'was that the Welshman, through publishing the correspondence between himself and DeValera, and the letter of General Smuts to DeValera, had solidified the support of his country. It is believed that DeValera took pains tp leave the way open for fur-~ ther negotiations. FARMERS PROTEST: TERMINAL FREIGHT CHARGES (By United Press) Washington, D. C., Aug. 15.— Farmers of the northwest today en- tered a protest .against rules which require them to pay freight rates to terminal markets on farm products. The Interstate Commerce Commis- sion was conducting a hearing on the application of the farmers for aboli- tion of the rules. 1. W. Putnam of the Minnesota railroad and warehouse commission axqu Thomas Cashman, Owatonna, Minn,, former state senator, were here to represent Minnesota at the hearing. NEW SUPREME COURT RULING EFFECTIVE TODAY (By United Press) Bismarck, N. D., Aug. 15.—Effec~ tive today is the new ruling of the state supreme court for the filing of affidavits of prejudice against dis~ triet court judges. Such affidavits hereafter must designate the nature of the action, date issue was joined, date of the opening of the term at which case is to be tried, name of judge to pre- side and statement that affidavit is Giled in good faith and not to cause delay. ‘ MORE MONEY NEEDED TO STOP LIQUOR DELUGE (By United Press) Washington, Aug. 15.—Additional appropriation, totaling one million dollars, is needed to stop the flood of liquor now being smuggled into the United States. Dry enforcement of- ficials announced today that with the increased appropriation the coast guard service would be able to set up a blockade along the coast. SINN FEIN PARLlAfiENT IN SESSION TODAY. (By United Press) Dublin, Aug. 15.—The Sinn Fein parliament held a session today withl President DeValera presiding. A business meeting is scheduled for tos Morrow, I DOUBLE WEDDING AT | WILLIAM WALLACE HOME On August 14th, at the homg of Wm. H. Wallace, in the presence of relatives and friends, Judge Brennan! performed the ceremony at a doubla wedding, the young couples being Mattie Lee Graves, eldest daughter of Wm. Graves of Eckles, to Wm. Johnson of South Dakota, and Beulah Slaughter, granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Wallace of Eckles, to Dell Grow of Bemidji. A wedding supper was served to the relatives, Both young couples expect to make their homes in the town of Eckles {c: the present. o