Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, September 13, 1921, Page 1

e et .The Ploneer is the only dally within 100 miles of Bemidji and has the largest circulation in Northern Minnesota VOLUME XIX. NO. 124 WEATHER_REPORT Minnesota — Showers tonight and Wednesday, cooler in west portion Wednesday. g o) TELLS BEMIDII - MERCHANTSHOW T0 KEEP TRADE Fred P. Mann of Devils Lake Urges Merchants to ‘fGo After Business” TELLS HOW TO END SO-CALLED “STRIKE” Merchants Decide to Hold Next Market Day Here on September 28 Fred P. Mann of Devils Lake, N. D., addressed the merchants and clerks of Bemidji at the Civic and Commerce association rooms Monday evening and urged strongly that mer- chants go after business in order to keep thg trade at home where it be- longs. “The trouble has been,” said Mr. Mann, “that we have waited too long in taking our losses. Prices dropped and we have been a bit slow in telling th epeople about these drops. In fact, we have been a bit slow in reducing, because we saw that it was coming and desired to put off the agony as long as possible. “This, to some extent, has been the cause of the so-called ‘buyers’ strike,” but today we have come to realize that there is nothing else for us to do, so we marked down our merchan- dise and certainly can proclaim that prices have come down. “Take the grocery list. Fifty-eight items which cost $67 during the war are today sold ‘for $28. Are pricés down? I should say so. Other com- modities have also come down like- wise, and as soon as the people real- ize that there has been a general mark down of all commodities, the ‘buyers’ strike’ will be over.” Mr. Mann dwelt upon the adver-| tand the Rex theatre. \BUILDING ACTIVITIES J. Gibbons Erecting Two-Stor\y Brick Building; Kaplan Re- sumes Work ! Building activities in Bemidji are still in progress and indications are that much construction work will be done this fall and winter, in addition to the construction of the new high school building at the head of Bel- trami avenue. Excavation is being made immedi- ately north of the old Kemp dry cleaning establishment on Beltrami avenue, and there Contractor Edward Jackson will construct a two-story brick building for John F. Gibbons. The structure will be 20 by 50 feet and will undoubtedly be used for of- fice rooms, although no announce- occupy the building. Excavation work is well along for a full base- ment, and work on the building will be rushed to completion. Morris Kaplan has resumed work on his one-story structure adjoining his new apartment building on the east. Bricklayers are on the job and the structure is fast taking on shape. The Bemidji Hardware Co. is mak- ing ready for the construction of a two-story structure on Minnesota avenue and Fourth street, its pres- ent location. The buildings in the rear of the hardware store proper are being moved, and work is progress- g. 7 Another structure which is fast taking on shape is the new Nangle building between the Nangle store This will be a two-story structure, 25 by 140 feet. In addition to the business build- ings, a number of residences are be- ing constructed and will be rushed to completion before cold weather. UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA . HAS RECORD ENROLLMENT (By United Press) Winnipeg, Sept. 13.—A record en- rollment at the University of Mani- toba was announced today. W. H: B. Teakles, registrar, said that since the war there has been an increasing in- terest in education and that the fu- ture of the Manitoba university will make it one of the largest on the con- tinent. The ‘enrollment -this year is tising phase and pointed out that “‘Iexpected to reach nearly 3,000. wus necessary to advertise more when business was-poor tan when it was good. “It is a case of the survival of the fittest,” said Mr. Mann. *The mail order houses advertise to your trade and tell them in many ways why they should send direct, cash:in advance, for supplies you could have sold them for less. Don’t let up, but keep ever- lastingly at it. It pays, and pays big. So many merchants, when business is poor, cut out the advertising. That is suicide. That’s just when you should go after it stronger than ever.” He touched upon the cash and cred- it method of doing business and urged merchants to do cash business where- cver possible, or if they are doing a credit business to follow some definite plan. Mr. Mann strongly favored the Market Day idea and was of the opin- jon that if the merchants advertised some real bargains, and no two alike, they would draw thousands’ to Be- midji. About 50 turned out to the dinner at 6:30, after which Chairman A. T. Carlson brought up some matters re- lating to the next, Market Day. Free theatre “tickets will be given to out-of-town shoppers by all mer- chants who support the Market Day idea. Details of the plans will be an- nounced later. = BOYS AND GIRLS HAVE CHANCE AT DAIRY SHOW A gold watch and 39 gold, silver and bronze medals will be the tro- phies awarded the boy and girl win- ners in the Natioral Junior Cattle- Judging contest at the National Dairy Show at the Minnesota Fair Grounds, | October 8, the opening ‘day of the big educational agricultural exposition. One team of judges may enter from each state. Last year there were 15 teams entered in the contest and it is expected that the number will be larger this year. Any boy or girl between the ages of 12 and 18 years, who is a bona-fidle member of a club project relating to dairying as conducted by the extension service of an agricultural college, who has been selected and certified by the state di- rector of extension as eligible and who has never taken part in a dairy cattle judging contest of a national ing to exceed six weeks in 1t! was decided to hold it September 28.{ "the National Dairy Show, is the man character and who has not had train- ny regu- lar college course, may become a member of a state team. ‘W. E. Skinner, gencral manager of to whom the names of the individuals ,who will compose the teams must be sent and the names must be sent in i before September 27. MEET OPPORTUNITY HALFWAY AND RIDE BACK IN YOUR OWN AUTOMOBILE ON OCTOBER 29 Pioneer’s $4,000 Salesmanship Club Opened ‘Auspiciously Yesterday, But It Is By No Means Too Late to Enter This Campaign and Win a Big Touring Car If You Act Now. 0 The Pioneer’'s $4,000 Salesmanship Club and Greater Circulation cam- paign has opened auspiciously. But there is still ample room for live- wire, hustling men, women and young folks to enter this campaign and be- come prize winners. Do you want to earn $200 next week? The winner of the Grand Capi- tal Prize—the Buick 4 touring car valued at $1,120 will earn nearly $200 per weck for six weeks’ spare time and effort. The winner of the first prize T each districti—a $535 Tord touring car—will earn nearly $90 per week; others will earn from $25 to $65 per week. You, too, can <hare in this liberal offer. Membership Week This is “Entry Week” and those who are contemplating entering chould send or bring their members- hip blanks as'soon as possible. Those who are interested in seeing their friends become members should see that their names are presented with- out further delay. The fact that “salesmanship” is linked with this subscription build- ing campaign is a real feature. Train- ing along this line of endeavor is weldom offered in as attractive a manner as in this drive. Simply by putting forth a little effort during spare moments, big dividends, either in the form of a mprize or commis- sion, can be collected. The competi- tion 1 open to men and women, mar- ried or single, and securing subscrip- tions to The Pioneer will be found a very pleasant and interesting un- dertaking. Those contemplating taking part in this campaign should bear in mind that it will not take long to win one of the big prizes. The campaig will be a very short one. And at the close of the campaign, thc credits will be counted by a committee of prominent business men. Those who have ob- tained the greatest number will be formally presented with the hand- some prizes—prizes that were won by simply collecting credits during spare time. But right now, today, is the time to begin. If you want to own your own, autcmobilg, so that you can ride when you wish and take your family driving, there.is no reason why you cannot win it. Nearly every person who starts in the race will feel he may try but cannot win one of the big prizes. All will be of about the same opinion. But, the man or woman, boy or girl, who first (Continued on Page 8) ARE STILL IN PROGRESS ment has been made as to who willj o e EXHIBIT OF LIVE FISH T0 BE SHOWN AT FAIR Glenwood Man Coming to Aid Game Warden in Putting on Big Exhibit An exhibit of live fish, similar to that which was.displayed at the sum- mer convention of the Northern Miy nesota Development association here in 1920, will be shown at the North- ern Minnesota fair, according to an announcemefit received recently by Game Warden Jofin Cline, who, with|" several other enthusiasts of this city, has been active in trying to secure such an exhibit. The announcement comes from the Minnesota fish and game department that Mr. Pinkerton of Glenwood is coming to Bemidji to take charge of an exhibit of live fish which will be on display during the entire four days of the fair. The exhibit will prob- ably include fish from Red Lake and other large lakes of the state, and will include nearly every species. Each variety will be placed in a sep- arate glass acquarium, and about 10 acquariums will be on exhibit. Game Warden Cline will make local arrangements and will also sist during the exhibit. Those who are to have charge are an make as big a display as po: ATTENDANCE AT BEMIDJI FAIR SURE TO BE LARGE A. T. Wheelock has just returned from a Dbill posting tour within a 50-mile radius of Bemidji in which he posted advertsing for the Nor- thern Minnesota fair. He traveled as far north as Northome and south to Walker, west to Bagley and Clear- brook, and reports much enthusiasm over-the entire trip. “If we have good weather during fair weck the city will not be able to take care of'the crowds,” waus the way Mr. Wheelock summed up his cstimate of the number who will at- tend. Enthusiasm was unbounded in ‘tlie vicinity of Clearbrook and that community will turn out en masse, according to ‘Mr. Wheelock, if the weather is favorable and the roads good. “Phe people are beginning to real- ize that the Bemidji fair is to be the real Northern Minnesota fair, not only this year, but more and more s0 in the future, and they are plan- ning to be a parl of it,” was the sent timent expressed by many to Mr. Wiieelock on his trip. J. C. PENNEY CO. STORE TO HAVE STYLE SHOW THURSDAY The J. C. Penney Co. store an- nounces a style show for Thursday, September 15, The show will be held from 2:30 to 4:30 in the afternoon and from 8 to 9:30 in the evening. The evening show is for the beneiit of those who are unable. to attend during the afternooh. Flowers will be given the ladies who attend, and a program of music has been arranged through the cour- tesy of the Barker Drug and Jewelry store. Live models will exhibit the latest in styles. The hats to be worn are [being furnished through the courtesy of the Vogue Millinery. = The store will be specially decorated for the oc- casion and the management invites the general "public to attend this event. RAIL RATE REDUCTIONS ON LIVESTOCK APPROVED ) 13.—Rail- on live- Middle Sept. reductions stock shipmenta’ in the West, which will save shippers $10,000,000 annually, were ap- ‘Washington, road rate y the intcrstate com- mission this afternoon. ST. PAUL MAN PRCDUCES ENOUGH “LEGAL TENDER” FOR A FLYING START proved merce col (By United Press) your man, advertiseds te evary child in a family was to-be considercd as legal tender for $100 value to home buyers. John Lucen in- troduced an even dozen chil- dren. Lane will eventually re- cover, it is said. CONFESSED ACCOMPLICE REPUDIATES CONFESSION Auto Mechanic Denics That He Aided Church in Murder as Confessed Last Night (By Urited Press) Chicago, Sept. 13.—Leon Parks, 24, automobile mechanic, who last night confessed he aided Harvey W. Church in the murder of B. J. Daugh- erty and Carl A. Ausmus, today re- pudiated his confession. When taken before A ant State’s Attorney Charles Whorton he refused to affix his signature to the document. “I was forced to say I was impli- cated,” he said. “I won’t sign now because it was all a ] (By Unlted Press) Chieago, Sept. 1 — Margaret Church today intended to leave for Chicago to help her brother, Harvey C. Church, charged with double mur- der. She-said she could not under- stand how her brother could commit uch a crime for such a paltry mo- ive, Police charge that young Church and a pal named Leon Parks killed B. J. Daugherty and Carl Aus- mus to oblain possession of a fine mo- tor car. The funeral of Daugherty was con- ducted at the Cathedral at 10 a. m. The body was brought here by a brother, Thomas Daugherty. INDOOR BASEBALL FANS ASKED TO MEET TONIGHT Al persons interested in the game of indoor baseball arc asked to mect this evening at 7:30 at the Given Hardware store, where plans will be discussed for organizing a league. It is hoped that there will be a large at- tendance. RAILROAD EMPLOYEES TO DISCUSS WAGE CUT (By United Press) Chicago, Sept. 13.—Sixty thousand railroad employ will meet here Sunday to consider the present wage difficulties with the railroads. An- nouncement of the meeting was made today by Bert M. Julcs, president of the railroad departmént of the Amer- ican Federation of Labor. Jules did not reveal the nature of his speech. The meeting was called after shop employees all over the country had voted overwhelmingly against accept- ance of the wage cut that went into effect July 1. 1 e —————————— FAST HARNESS HORSES TO COMPETE AT FAIR Chairman of Racing Program Announces Notable Entries for Bemidji Track Twenty-five of the fastest harness rses ever appearing in Northern ota will be brought to Bemidji the fair, September 20 to 23, cording to Dr. W. K. Denison, chairman of the race program. “We have such well known horses as Ohio Patch, sired by Dan Patch, the world’s greatest race horse, conn- ing. This animal is entered in the 2:20 pacing class and promi 1o wive a good account of himse NE the promoter. Then there will be Minnie Ann of Superior, a 2:15 trotter, and Go- wacho, a 2:15 trotter of the Fargo stables. Both have entered in the 2:15 trotting elass and promise to make the race a most interesting one. In addition to the above entries there are included such well known racing stock as Lord Duke of Supe- rior, Edgewood Boy of Fargo and Shannon 1., also of I'argo. Althcggh- the Northern Minnesota r was late to eunter for race horses, il is more than fortunate in having secured these attractive entries and, according to Dr. Denison, there will be from five Lo eight entries in each ce for the three days’ racing pro- gram. T0 HOLD PROHIBITION ENFORCEMENT MEETING A prohibition enforcement conven- tion will be held in Minneapolis Sep- tember 19 and 20, according to an announcement sent out by the Anti- Saloon League of Minnesota. Former National Commissioner, Hon. John I, Cramer, Congressman Andrew J. Volstead and other not- ables will be wongr the prineipa speakers. Hon. W. I. Norton will conduet a conference on what the te law contains and how it can be quickly and forcefully applicd. T'he convention will be held in the Wellesley Methodist church, Minne- apolis, and effgrts are being made to have every c¢dmmunity in the state represented. § ns will be held Monday afternoon and evening, Sep- tember 19 and Tuesday, September 20. Prohibition TRANSIENT MOTORCYCLIST HELD ON THEFT CHARGE A transient motorcyclist, whose name had not been given out, was ar- rested by Sherifft Andrew Johnson about 10 o’clock this forenoon on a complaint from the General Repair Shop that the motoreycle, which he was riding and had offered to the proprietor of the shop for §50, is u stolen machine. When this miraculous offer was made, the repair shop man became suspicious and investigation led him to belicve that the machine had been stolen. The rider had nothing to prove his ownership and was operating the machine without a license tag. The Jagt two numerals of the machine number had been defaced, and this al- so caused suspicion. Sheriff Johnson has wired the Har- ley-Davidson factory to ascertain if the machine has been stolen, and the visitor is being held in jail awaiting action. U.S. VETERANS’ BUREAU T HOLD HEARING HERE All Ex-Service Claimants Are Urged to Present Claims at Bemidji Hearing A tiraveling squad, representing the United States Veterans' BBureau | which was formed by the consolida- tion of three ex-service men’s de- | partments under the Sweet bill, will Bemidji on Wednesday and 1y, September 28; and 29, 1 include representatives from tion for be in Thurs and w the insurance division, compen: im section, the federal board vocational training and the Red as well as a doctor and a Every ex-service person who is not ing compensation, where com- tion is ‘believed to be due, or tisfied with the award grant- ed him, will be given an opportunity to prosecute his claim. Even in cases where an award has been refused and his application definitely turned down, the claimant is urged to see the clean-up squad and appeal lis case if hoe so desires. Application blanks for transports tion and other expenses for those living at a distance from Bemidji may be secured from the adjutant of the Ralph Gracie post of the Am- an Legion or from Miss Beth MacGregor, IHome Service Section, Bemidji. When these applications hey are to es Veter- are properly filled, out Dbe sent to the United § ans’ Bureau, Keith-Plaza building, Minneapoli Alpeady @ number, of requests have heen made for application blanks, and it is urged that all who intend to place a claim secure the necessary instructions and transpor- tation, meal ad lodging requests at once. 1t is planned to hold the hear- ings in the new armory continue until 29, 4 o'clock September DAKOTA COUPLE TO SPEND SPEND HONEYMOON IN CHINA (By United Press) Michigan, N. D, Sept. 13.—A honeymoon in China will be the ex- pericnce of M and Mrs. William Keya, nee le Wright of Michi- Keye before the war was in the American Univer- ¢ity of Beirut, Sy nd is now ap- peinted assiclant in the Soa Chow University of China, They arrive at their destination early in October. N gan, HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL MATERIAL BEGINS GRIND With pra g all “‘green” ma- terial, but with lots of it to work with, Bemidji High school will again he represented on the gridivon this v AL present there are about twenty-four candidates out for practice cach afternoon after school at the fair grounds, where the boys are getting in shape to play an ex- hibition game at the Northern Min- nesota . Coach J. W. Smith states that the prospe are good for a very good team this year, although Max Boyce and Alfred Stevens arc the only men Jeft from Jast year's aggregation which won the state championship. Mr. Smith does not hope for such a team as represented the school last year, however, but states that by next r he expeets to have buill a first- 35 machine, sinee gradu- ation nest Junes will only take one man from this year's cleven, BOARD OF EDUCATION : TO MEET THIS EVENING The regulary mecting of the Board of Iducation will be held this cve- ning at the superintendent’s office, They will| n at 9 o'clock September 28 and | 65¢c PER MONTP INDICTMENT OF ARBUCKLE HELD UP BY JURORS Grand Jury Today Refuses to Indict Comedian; More Evidence Is Sought DISTRICT ATTORNEY PROCEEDS WITH CASE One of State’s Star Witnesses Changes. Testimony; Another Has Disappeared (By United Press) San Francisco, Calif., Sept. 13.— The San Francisco grand jury today refused to indict Roscoe Arbuckle for the death of Virginia Rappe until further evidence is introduced to clear up disputed points. After six hours’ session the jury adjourned to give District Attorney Brady time to secure more evidence. It will con- vene again when he is ready. Brady is going right ahead with the prosecution. The coroner's jury was called to meet at 10 a. m. to hear the testimony of Mrs. Maud Delmont, who alleged Arbuckle assaulted Miss Rappe during a wild party in his ho- tel suite. In spite of the delay in securing a grand jury indictment, the murder complaint against Arbuckle, sworn to by Mrs. Delmont, still ands. Arbuckle can be brought to 1 on it even if the grand jury re- tr |fuses to return an indictment. Charges that one of the state’s star witnesses had changed her testi- mony and another had disappeared was made by District Attorney Brady today. The district attorney declared that Miss Zey Prevon, a show girl, in testifying Tor the grand jury had completely reversed the story she had previously told about what happencd at Arbuckle’s wild party where Miss Rappe is alleged to have received in- juries which caused her death. He also asserted that Miss Alice Brady, another guest at the party and con- idered an important witness, had disappeared from her home at Berk- eley and cannot be found. Another witness of lesser impor- tance has also vanished, Brady said. He further charged timt the testi- mony of Dr. Rumwell, one of the physicians who attended Miss Rappe, regarding his handling of the case “was highly unsatisfactory.” BURCH DENIES CONFESSION WHICH, IT 1S SAID, HE MADE (By United Press) Los Angeles, Sept. 13.—Arthur C. Burch today denied his confession he is. alleged to have given Chandler prague, newspaper reporter, pub- lished in a three-page copyrighted ar- ticle by a morning newspaper. In this, Burch was quoted as having ad- mitled he killed B. J. Kennedy. SALVATION OVERTAKES TWO DAKOTA AUTO THIEVES (Iy United Press) Valley City, N. D., Sept. 13.—Sal- vation overtook two automobile thieves escaping with Rev. Dalton’s automobile. They took two small Bibles from the door pockets and abandoned: the car near New Rock- over Boardma's Drug store, ford. BEMIDJI LABOR LEAG £ T0 AFFILIATE WITH CIVIC AND COMMERCE ASSOCIATION AT ONCE Labor Body Accepts Invitation to Affiliate at Regular Meeting Sunday; Final Action Taken at Meeting of Association Directors Held This Noor. The regular meeting of the Be- midji Labor League was held Sun- day afternoon in the rooms of the Be- midji Civie and Commerce i tion. The matter of most impor- tance which came before the body fi consideration was that of the aff| iation of the Labor League with the Civie and Commerce association. Some time ago a proposition was made to the Bemidji Labor League by the Civic and Commerce associa- tion whereby the league would have representation in the association by the selection of at least ten members from their body who would be regular members of the association. The Labor League has given the proposition careful consideration and at their regular meeting Sunday pass- ed a resolution which was presented to the board of directors of the asso- ciation this afternoon and was fa- vorably acted upon by that body. The resolution is as follows: “Whereas, the Bemidji Civic and Commerce association submitted to the Bemidji Labor League a plan whereby the League can become affil- jated with the association and, “Whereas, it is the opmion of a large majority of 1- the members of the|orgui . tticns. Labor League that much good, both for the individual and for the com- munity, can be accomplished by such co-operation and affiliation, “Now therefore, be it resolved, that the Bemidji Labor League accept the proposition as submitted, provided that the members holding the League’s membership shall constitute the majority of the Labor committee of the Bemidji Civic and Commerce association and that the chairman of the said Labor committee be selected from the Bemidji Labor League mem- bership, Signed, “J. T. Davis, Chairman, “C. S. Rous “A. J. Tiller—committee.” President 1. A. Barker stated that in his opinion both the labor leaguo and the association were to be con- gratulated on the action taken. In referring to the resolution, J. T. Davis, chairman of the committee representing the Labor league, statedl that it was expected that the action would greatly reduce any misunder- standing that might exist between the two bodies and felt that the com- munity would be greatly benefited Yy a cleser understanding of the two