Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, October 29, 1921, Page 1

\ The Ploneer 1s thu oniy daily within 100 miles of Bemidjl and has ‘the largest ecirculation in Northern Minnesota BEMIDJI 5 QAxéa — Generally fair to- unday, preceded by un-~ 1§dy weather in southwest; ~“f-eolder in south tonight. VOLUME XIX. NO. 164 BEMIDJI, MINN., SATURDAY EVENING, OCT. 29, 1921 55c PER MONTH___ FLOOD CONTROL EXPERTS HOLD HEARINGHERE ' Propcsed Improvements in Red Lake River Basin Would « +Aid' Development MEETING HERE CALLED BY BOARD PRESIDENT [ Thousands of Acres of Land Would Be Protected From "~ Devastating ‘Floods A marked developpment will talfe place in the Red Lake River basin as a result of the proposed improve- ments of the Clearwater andi Red Lake river channels, according to the drainage - and flood control experts who met here Friday. A preliminary report on the proposed levels of Red Lake, which will be used as a storage reservoir, if the contemplated im- provements are constructed, was pre- sented by the engineers of the Red Lake Drainage and Conservancy board which has the matter in charge. Thousands of acres of Minnesota’s most fertile land will be protected from floods and many more thousanrs of acres now unfit for settlement when these rivers are_deepened and widened, making possib’e the drain- age of the adjacent lands. The Red Lake project includes an araa of ap- proximately 650,000 acres located on both sides of the Red lakes, The Clearwater project involves an area of 500,000 acres lying on both sides of the river and extending back from the headwaters a distance of about forty miles. A large part of this area lies within the Red Lake Indian Res- ervation. 5 In conjunction with the drainage improvements it is proposed to build a new railroad connecting at Redby or a short distance south with the Red Lake railway running north from Bemidji. The proposed railway will skirt Red lake along the west, extending from there to Grygla in eastern Marshall, county, and thence north thorugh a rich agricultural __couniry to Rosseau or Warrcdd. The conference .in Bemidji was by C. G. Selvig- of Crookston, presi- dent of the Red Lake Drainage and Conservancy board.-and was attended by E. V. Wiliard, state commissioner of drainage and waters; A. F. Meyer, expert in flood control matters and the consulting ‘engineer of the Red lake drainage board; Major E. H. Marks, representing the United States war department; George W. Cross, representing the Indian bureau and the Red Lake Agency lying within the drainage district; Mr. Surber of the state game and fish department, St. Paul; the members of the drainage board and engineer and by repre- sentatives of the farmers, and muni- cipalities of this section of the state. The cities of Crookston, Red Lake Falls and Thief River Falls each had reperesentatives and a delegation representing the, farming interests on the northeastern part of the Red lakes was present. The Red Lake Drainage and Con- servancy district shall construct the improvements necessary under plans which shall have been approved joint- ly beforehand by the war department, the interior department and the drain- , age board: The meeting held here yes- terday was in the nature of a pre- liminary conference regarding these vroposed ' improvements particularly’ to ascertain the viewpoints of inter- ested parties with reference to- the minimum level of the Red lakes, and _ also, the maximum elevation up to which the level shall be permitted to fluctuate in’ order to best conserve and proteet all interests involved. Opinions expressed by residents on the easts ide of the lakes were that the lakes should be lowered to a min- imum of at least 1,169 feet above sea level, and a maximum of 1,172 or 1,173 feet above sea level. The pres- ent level of the lake is slightly over 1,174 feet. FOOTBALL GAMES TODAY At Fargo, Jamestown coilege against Fargo Normal; at Grand Forks, Aggies against University of North Dakota; at Moorhead, 3t. Cloud Normal against Moorhead Nor- mal; at St. Paul, Concordia college against Macalester; at St. Peter, Hamline against Gugtavus Adoiphus. DEMCCRAT COMMITTEE MAY HAVE NEW LEADER (By United Press) Washington, Oct. 29. — A deal whereby George White will resign as chairman of the Democrat National committee to be succeeded by a com- promise candidate will be proposed at + a meeting of the national committee in St. Louis next Tuesday. , If the proposed deal goes through, ‘White’s resignation will follow within a short time without any row in the party. If the deal is rejected there may be a long drawn out fight with- in the committee. ? |BEMIDJI MUSICAL ART CLUB ENJOYS PROGRAM Solos, Dance and Reading Give Large Attendance Fine Program Friday Those who attended the meeting of the Bemidji Musical Art club Fri- day at the Civic and Commerce asso- ciation rooms feel well repaid by the excellence of the program offered. A large attendance testified to the in- creasing interest in the musical ef- forts of the community. The program was varied and well balanced. Miss Donna Lycan gave an enlightening talk ‘on the “Cos- tumes and Music of 'the Zuni Indians (Cliff-dwellers),” and described . the musical numbers which followed. Miss Helen Wilson then sang two songs, “The Indian Fire Drill Song” and. “By the Waters of Minnet6nk_a." \ are difficult numbers and were a \executed and interpretted by the'g, loist. TI@ third number consisted of a piano¥ lection by Mrs. Oliver Riggs. | This w® the fantastic “Ghost Dance of the %ui Indians,” a very stirring composit@ 1 suggestive of the wigrd rites “of . Indians as they attempt to bring 'k the spirits of the de- parted. . Riggs played with ad- mirable technique and expression, and was capably assisted by Master Rob- ert Kirk, who furnished the drug and gong effects, giving the proper touch of color and atmosphere. Miss Margaret Troppman closed the program with a solo dance. Miss Troppman’s dancing’is well known in Bemidji and this number was per- formed with her usual skill and dain- ty grace. Mrs. Riggs and Miss Leila Stanton ably accomp:;nied the soloists. At the short business meeting of the club, Mrs. A. J. MacMillan re- ported that the Choral club had ac- cepted the; invitation of the Musical Art club.to become the Choral sec- tion of the Musical Art club. Mrs. E. N. Ebert reported on the student activities of ‘the club. A large mem- bership enrolled at the close of the meeting. SHERIFF POSSE,SEARCHING FOR TRAIN WRECKING GANG (By United Press) Lapere, Mich.,, Oct. 29,—Train wreckers, who' tore up ‘rails"in:the Grand Trurk tracks near here, ditch- ing No. 5, a passenger train of the line, were sought by a sheriff posse and railroad’ detectives. early today. Three persons were injured when the train jumped into the ditch. The engine turned over three.times. All of the cars left the rails with the ex- ception of a sleeper. LARGE CROWD ATTENDS RECEPTION FOR TEACHERS The Presbyterian church was pret- tily decorated Friday evening in keep- ing with the Hallowe’en season, for the reception which was given there for the teachers of the Bemidji schools and State Teachers’ college, and their friends, and there was a large attendance. Rec. L. P. Warford, chgirman of the evening, in a few well chosen words, introduced President M. W. Deputy and Superintendent J. C. West, to which each responded. A short musical program was also en- joyed. Miss Hazel Ibertson gave a lvocal solo, with Miss Ida Virginia Brown as accompanist, and Miss Car- rie Armstrong also sang a solo with Miss Brown as piano accompanist, and Miss Dodge, violin, and through- out the evening music with Miss Brown at the piano and Miss Dodge, violin, was enjoyed. Refr.eshmep{;s were served, and ;2 community spirit e(f time enjoyed, and all felt better acquainted as a-result of the eve- ning’s gathering. WHEN THE CLOCK STRIKES Northern National Bank. The campaiagn will close at 8 o’clock—on the dot. All subscription reports and reserve credits must be in the ballot box by that time. Not one minute’s grace will be allowed. There- fore, be suhe to poll everything you have—subscriptions ‘and reserve credits, if any—before 8 p. m. to- night. The Northern National Bank will be open, of course during the usual banking hours, and, for the benefit of candidates, has kindly consented to open its doors from 7 to 8 o'clock this evening. An Open Letter To Club Members: / The salesmanship campaign is now lin its final stage. No subscriptions are | being accepted at The Pioneer office. All subscriptions and remittances, in I plain envelopes, are to be deposited -by-the candidates themselves, in the sealed ballot hox at the, Northcrn‘ National Bank, OI’ John B. Thunder, STRANGE WHERE AHOSE GLASSES DISAPPEARED T FREE BABY CLINIC TO ‘Mothers Are Urged to Make " Appointments With Head of ‘Committee at Once | A free baby clinic ~ will be held Saturday, November 5, in the Central school andyalso in the Lincoln school in the Fifth ward. The clinic will ex- ‘tend all day at the Central school, | but will be held only in the afternoon |at"the Lincoln school. | - Two baby -specialists will be pres- {ent from Minneapolis who will con- {duet the clinic. In the Lincoin school |Miss Rose Olson will be in charge, land in the Central school the Child Welfare committee of the Civic and Community club consisting of Mrs. R. L. Given, chairman, Mrs. M. A. Spooner, Mrs. D. L. Stanton, Mrs. R. Richardson, Mrs. E. D Boyce, Mrs. A. E. Feir, and Mrs. R. H. Schumaker | will be in charge. The Minnesota Publle Health asso- ciation is financing the clinic, and this is made possible by its sale of Red Cross seals. The Child Welfare committee of the Civic and Commun- ity club is sponsoring the clinic in Bemidji. ) It is hoped by the committee that as many as possible will avail them- selves of the opportunity of the clinic and those who intend to do so are requested to make appointments by telephoning Mrs. R. L. Given at 886. It is also urged that appointments be made as early ;y possible. /{ {SINN FEIN REPLY TO LLOYD GEORGE’S QUESTION (By United Press) London,. Oct. 29.—The Sinn Fein reply’ to the question of Premier Lioyd, George still fencing regarding recognition «f the British sovereign- ity, it was reported here today. The reply stressed a demand that Ulsters either unite with Ireland or accept a plebiscite to advise any boundary. The reply will delay any decisive action on the situation until Tuesday. Lloyd George will go before com- mons on Monday to fight for his pol- iey., e EIGHT TONIGHT. . PIONEER’S BIG CIRCULATION CAMPAIGN ENDS Final Result of Picneer Campaign Hangs in Balance—Credits to Be Counted rmmediately After Contest Closes at The campaign is in the hands of the judges who will count the credits and make the awards. It has been a real pleasure to work with the energetic and ambitious members in this campaign. All have shown a commendable spirit of 'good will. Their work has been an accom- plishment to be proud of and we feel sure that the salesmanship experi- ence gained during these few week will be of untold value to club mem- bers for years to come, We are only sorry that a high- priced automobile cannot be awarded to each and every contestant. That would be_our wish. But to do so would of course, eliminate competition. The race will soon be over. To the winner, eongratulations, to those who go down in defeat we can truthfully say they fought the good fight, and especial commendation is due those who were, game to the finish. W. J. KIRKPATRICK, Cnm(mign Manager, WOMAN'S:STUDY CLUB BE HELD NOVEMBER 5| - HOLDS MEETING MONDAY The Woman’s Study club has planned an especially interesting and instructive meeting to be held at the Civic and Commerce association rooms Monday afternoon, and it is d@sired that there be a‘large attend- ance of the members, and the public is_cordiaily invited to attend. At 2:30 o'clock the regular busi- ness meeting will be held, and at 3 o’clock, the Minnesota Public Health association will have a view box, in which will be exhibited radiograms of a normal chest showing the lungs, heart, etc:, another chest of slightiy advanced tuberculo another of a further adv. age of tubercu- losis; and, s fat ad\iunc({a stage, s in the lungs; another radiogram show- ing the hip joint ailected by tuber- culosis, and one showing the shouiuc Jomt anectea. tne tecnaleian who took the radiograms will be present and explain tne manner of taking them. Dr. Laney of the Lake Julia Tuber- culosis Sanatorium will also be pres- ent and will dis the tubercle germ, how the d se is circulated, and explain the raaiogram. This is wholly educational and it is hoped that a large number of .Bemidji peo- ple will take advantage of the oppor- % tunity. Following this the regular program of the club will be given, which in- cludes roll call, “Our Minnesota Prominent Women,” Municipal Own- ership of City Utilities,” by Mrs. J. H. Koors, and “Irrigation,” by Mrs. A. E. Nelson. A QUINN WILL HEADLINE ARMISTICE DAY SHOW Tommy Tibbetts Also to Appear on Big Card for Benefit of Disabled Fund Gunner Joe Quinn of Minneapolis, who has appeared here twice before and who is a general favorite among the boxing fans of this community, will be the headliner at the boxing show to be staged Armistice Day by the Ralph Gracie post of the Am- erican Legion. His opponent has not yet been decided upon, but will be announced within a few days. This bout will be for ten rounds, announc- es R. B. Lycan, chairman of the box- ing committee. The boxing show, which the post is staging for the benefit of the ex- service men’s fund, will consist of about 30 rounds, and will be s at the new armory from 3 to 5 o’clock. November 11. Popular prices will pre- vail, and all seats wi reserved. Tickets will b Novem- ber 7 at the v Drug store. Mail orders will be honored only when accompanied by cash, Tommy Tibbetts of this city; the sensationai ‘boxer who has always made a hit with Bemidji fans, will meet Tommy Hannon of St. Paul in a six or eight round semi-windup. Chub Frost and Harry Peterson, both of Bemidji, will meet for a four or six round second preliminary These boys have anpeared here s eral times before and each has strong following. Harry Brodd, also of Bemidji, will be matched with some one yet to be decided upon for the first prelimin- ary. In addition to these matches there wi/l be a curtain raiser of about two or three rounds. Jimmy Potts of Minneapolis agreed to referce the matche J , sportsmanlike hoxing ¢ refl both ladies and gentlemen. a has 2 ent conducts a training camp at Min- neapolis and knows the hoxing game from beginning to end, s | Attorney Fouler. .| certain of fulfillment unless Potts is a former ring man, at pres- Th MURDERER OF PRIEST ;Eviq:ience Indicates Italian Miner Is Murderer of Father Belknap (By United Press) Lead, S. D., Oct. 29.—The murder- er of Father Belknap been traced to the southern Black Hills and will be arrested before noon, authorities {said today. A motive for the mur- !der has also been found, deputies said. Evidence was found in the room of Andrew Orlando, a young Italian jriner, It included bloody gloves and a revolver. Trainmen on a freight running out of here said they had trouble with a man of Orlando’s description on a trg to Edgemont last Wednesday, the day of the murder, ahd the day he disappeared from the boarding house here. Orlando made definite arrange- ments with a 16-year-old girl to start for Butte, Mont., at' b a. m. last Wed- nesday. The girl kept the appoint- ment, but Orlando was never heard from. His fellow boarders said he returned to his room about 4 a. m. |Wednesday and remained there until about 10 a. m., and was nhot seen af- terwards. MRS. C. B. CROSS PASSES AWAY THIS MORNING Waitie L. wife of Carlton B. Cross, who lives about a half mile from Lavinia, in the town of Turtle River, passed away at her home this morning at the age of 66 years. Fupgeral services will be heltl Monday atd 1 o’clock ai the home and inter- ment made in Greenwood cemetery, Bemidji, under the direction of M. E. Ibertson. HENRY FUNKLEY’S BROTHER PASSES AWAY AT TACOMA Charles Funkley, 48, brother of Henry Funkley of this city, passed away at Tacoma, Wash., yesterday, according to word réeeived by the brother. here. The deceased ves, wife and three children, besides ‘IS father, who lives there. Interment will be made at Tacoma Monday. TRACED TO BLACK HILLS according to County| e o A A A ST MORS OF FUTURE CONFLICTS POINTED OUT BY EXPERIENCED UNITED STATES CHEMISTS THIEF RIVER FALLS BEFORE LOCAL SQUAD Bemidji Virtually Captures District Championship By Score of 19 to 0 | | | | virtually ~captured the championship of this scholastic foot- ball district when the locals defeated the Thief River Falls eleven on the local -gridiron Friday afternoon by a score of 19 to 0. Although Bemidji has lost one game since the reguiar season * opened, that” game was to Grand Forks and has no bearing on the district title. & Neumgnn featured in the scoring lin Friday's game, making 18 out of Ithe 19 points for Bemidjiy Bemidji won the toss and defended the west goal. The first touchdown came from the 35-yard line, when Neuman put over an end run. Bemidji’s inter- ference showed great improvement over any previous game this season, and to this fact is due two touch- downs. The second was made in the Bemidji |second quarter on another end run by Neumann. . The third touchdown came in the third gquarter on the third play at [ the 6-ydrd line, when -Neumann car- |ried the sphere over in a straight smash. Coach Smith states that the team |put up by far the best game of the |season, tackling showing great im- | provement, and the game was not ! marred by the usual number of fum- Dbles. No game has been scheduled for the coming week, and future games will depend largely upon what the remainder of the district has to offer. Hughes of Duluth, former St. | Thomas gridder, acted, as 1 y | while Charles McDougal of this city, a member of the 1920 championship {team, served as head linesman. |BARKER JEWELRY STORE HAS LEGION JEWELRY The Barker Drug and Jewelry BOTHFACTIONS CLAIM VICTORY — INN.D. RECALL 1,092 Precincts Out of 2,091 Give Nestos 25,336 Lead Over Governor Frazier INDEPENDENTS FORESEE A FAVORABLE MAJORITY - e Nonpartisans Claim Missing Counties Will Save Day for Their Side (By' United Press) Fargo, N. D., Oct. 29.—Leaders of both sides refused to budge at noon from victory claims in the recall election. In fact claims of winning in majorities were increased. Thomas Nelson declared the Inde~ pendents were safe by five to fifteen thousand. 3 Ole Kaldor, treasurer of the state executive committee of the league, refused to concede Independents’ claims. “We will win by 7,000,” he said. Out of 2,091 precinets, 1,092 with a total vote of 143,944, gave Nestos a lead of 25,336, The figures were: Nestos, 84,640, and Frazier, 59,304, (By United Press) Fargo, N. D., Oct. 29.—Big rural and city gains in the votes of the In- dependents this mornnig claimed to have ousted the North Dakota Non- partisan administration by 5,000 to 10,000 votes. R. A. Nestos, the candidate of the Independents, was leading Governor Lynn J. Frazier, Nonpartisan oppo- v store has been designated, as the of- ficial Legion jewel for Bemidji, and store has now received its first shipment of American’ Legion | signia, direct from national hes quarters, for sale to Legion members lin this community. The authoriza- tion was given the store by the local post several months ago, through an order from headquarters. W in- MOOSEHEART WOMEN TO GIVE DANCE TONIGHT The Women of the Mooseheart T.e- gion are making extensive plans for their annual Hallowe’en ball, which will be given this evening at the Moose hall, and to which the public is invited. The decorations will be in keeping with Hallowe’en, and a good time is assured all who attend. DEGREE OF HONOR HAS DISTRICT CONVENTION The Ladies of the Bemidji Degree of Honor Lodge No. 219 report that they were royally entertained at the district convention held by the order at Cass Lake Friday. There were 125 delegates present from the different places, 25 going from Bemidji. The Walker lodge initiated in the afternoon, and there was also a school of instruction, when questions were asked and answered, and lectures were also given at this session. The work wgs put on by Louis Geiser of St. Paul and Mrs. Belle Larson, grand usher, of Bemidji. A great deal of fun was created when some of the ladies in search for gum mistook a pool hall for a confectionery, and were quite alarm- ed when they discovered their mis- take and begged to be excused. After the six o’clock banquet and the evening business session, music, both instrumetal and vocal, were en- joyed, and dancing until the members took the train for their homes. Cass Lake is to be commended for the very efficient way they presented their work. This Prediction Seems Certain of Fulfillment Unless Summary Action Is Taken By Forthcoming Conference to Prohibit or Restrict Latest Devices. By A. L. Bradford (United Press Staff Correspondent) Washington, Oct. 29.—The Dew of Death! The next war will be more than the last world catas- This prediction frequently heard from not only army and navy experts but from the average citizen, seems some ummary action is taken by the forth- coming Washington conference to prohibit or.restrict the use of these {latest war devices. One of the three main subjects to be taken up at the corference under the broad question of limitation of armament is: “Rules of control of new agencies of warfare.” The chem- ical warfare service of the American . {army is believed to possess today the deadliest poisonous gas in the world. s is called “Lewisite,” a gas de- veloped during the latter part of the war by Winford Lee Lewis, a pro- fessor of chemistry of Northwestern University, but never used in the last war. A quantity of this gas equivalent to three drops, reaching a man’s body in liquid form, will kill. Lewisite is gimilar to mustard gas, a burning gus, which caused the major portion of the gas casualties of the war. Gas was never used from airplanes during the war, but it is understood that the chemical warfare service is prepared, in future wars, to let down from fleets of aircraft, a veritable rain of most powerful gases, These gases would be released from tanks carried by airplanes, and would drift to earthy in liquid form, as a light rain or dew. The mustard gas evaporates more slowly than does the Lewisite, thus retaining its power for injury by burning longer, but Lewis- ite is the deadlier of the two. A picture can thus be gained of airplanes, in a future war, letting down this “dew of death” on armies (Continued on page 6) nent, by 27,1562, with over half the votes in. Nonpartisan election sharks, how- ever, have calculated that the miss- ing counties will save the new day for North Dakota by 7,000. Indica- tions were this morning that the vote will be close. Out of 138,947 tabulated votes cast, Nestos received 83,648 and Frazier 56,396, - WOMEN VOTERS’ LEAGUE HOLDS MEETING TONIGHT The Women Voters' League will hold a mceting this evening at the Civic and Commerce rooms at 8 o’clock, at which time Judge Stanton will answer a questionniare, which promises to be very instructive and interesting, and Mrs. H. A. Bridge- man will give a report of the stute convention of the League of Women Voters, which she attended the first of October. All members are urged to be present, and all who are inter- ested are especially invited. FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MATHILDA SALL MONDAY The funeral of Mrs. Mathilda Sall, wife of Oscar Sall, of the town of Liberty, will be held at the Pony Lake church at 2 o’clock p. m., Mon- day, October 31. | Mrs. Sall passed away at her hone this morning at the age of 62 years. The services will be conducted by Rev. T. B. Nordale, and interment made in the Pony Lake under the direction of M. n, funeral director. AMBASSADORS WARN AGAINST PREPARATIONS FOR WARFARE Paris, Oct. 29.—The Council of Al« liecd Ambassadors today decided to send a note to the Little Entente warning those nations to cease their war-like preparations against Hune gary. They have not yet decided what to do with former Emperor Karl and hig wife, Empress Zita. i JOINS CONVENTION GOERS AT LATE HOUR LAST NIGHT Bemidji's representation at the National Legion convention, which opens at Kansas Cjty October 31, was increased in number to five last night, when Harold Naylor joined the convention goers. Those who left last night are Commander C. L. Pege« low, Harry Hoselton, Harry Breen, W. H. Laliberte and Harvold Naylor, NATIONAL NONPARTISAN HEAD FACES SENTENCE (By United Press) Jackson, Minn., Oct. 29.—While ballots are being counted in the North Dakota recall election, A. C. Townley, president of the National Nonpartisan League, faces a 90-day Jjail sentence here. His committment papers are ready and waiting. Papers showing the Supreme Court refused to restrain conviction are ex- pected here todey. As soon as they arrive the committment papers will be handed over to the sheriff and he will immediately seek Townley. Un« less Townley comes here at once voly untarily, the sheriff will go after himy it was stated at the county attorney’s office today. 4 g