Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, November 28, 1921, Page 1

“Gibbons, but-a-dei . within 100 miles of Bemidjl and has. the largest circulation in Northern Minnesota The Ploneer is the oniy daily LARMILE @ ILY PIONEER Minnesota — Snow. 'and -unsets tled tonight and Tuesday; somes what warmer in east portion toe night. D ] VOLUME XIX."NO. 188 -~ VIOLATORS OF SOFT BEVERAGE RULING FINED; Two Arrested for Selling Soft Drinks Without Secuy’ing a License R et HEARINGS CONTINUED ON CLEAN-UP VICTIMS Several More Cases to Come Up in Connection With Arrests Last Week Violators of the city ordinance re- quiring retailers of soft-drinks ‘to.belW heensed, were up before Judge John F. Gibbons last week and drew vari- ous penalties. Pat Stapleton, opera- tor of the soft drinkestablishment in the Nicollet hotel, pleaded guglty to selling soft drinks without a_city li- cense and was fined $50,. which he: paid. Otto Erlandson, who operates a soft drink establishment on-lower Minnesota avenue, was also fined for selling soft drinks withoup alicense. g A fine of $75 or 60 daysiin,jail was imposed. The senténce,was dgferred pending an " appeal “from the judge’s decision. % % Saturday afternoon John-Slow-was examined before Judge Gibbons on a charge of selling “moonshine whis- key” and was bound over te await a hearing before the grand , jury on bonds of $500. Charles Williams was fined $50 or 60 days in jail for selling soft drinks without a license; and on a chargg of operating a house of ill-fame, waived examinatiori and was boand" over-to the grand jury on $2,000 bonds: Frank North’s' bond was fixeq at|" " $500 to appear before the grand jury | in the spring on-a charge of selling “moonshine whiskey.” . The case of 'A. L. Gilbert, charged with ‘conducting & house of ill-fame, was heard this motning” before Judge had not been reached at noon. 4 There are still a number of cases to come up for examination in con- nection with the arrests made-last week on the various charges of violat- ing state and city laws. X MOTHERS’ CLUB ENJOYS INTERESTING SESSION. . A very pleasant - afternoon. was spent Saturday by the membcrs'of the Mothers’ club’ at_their meeting héld -at -the home of Mrs. J.*L. El- well, 815 Bemidji avenue. Several instructive and . interesting were given as follows, “Truthfulness in Charaeter Building of the Child,” Mrs. George W. Rhea; “Movies as Recreation for Chiid by Mrs. W. Z."Robinson arid Tead by Mrs. John_ (laffy; “Childrens Tem- pers and How to Control Thex,”. by Mrs. J. L. Elwell. The club voted to give $10 to tie Red Cross. The hos- tesses of ihe affernoon were Mt dames F. M. Goughiour, J. W. Died- rich and J. L. Elwell. - BUSINESS LAW CLASS “ MEETS TUESDAY NIGHT The class in_business law will not meet this evening, its regular weekly meeting night, but will meet Tuesday evening at 7- o’clock at the rooms of the Civic and Commerce associd- tion. « MARSHAL FOCH RECEIVES VARIED GIFTS ON TOUR New York, Nov. 28.—A collection of gifts ranging from a Montana wild- cat to a jar of beauty cream will be taken back to France by Marshal Foch when he sails from this city December 14 on the liner Paris, ac- cording to members of the American | Legion party who have the gener- alissimo on-a tour of the United States. 1 An incomplete’ inventory. of the marshal’s: presents. made before he started. for the West where a mot- ley collection of new souvenirs awaits him, includes Theodora, thé wild bob- cat; a scorpioy embeddéd in glass; gold-flower- bowl from-the Iron and Steel - Institute;.. White -River; pearl scarf pin from Arkansas; game roost- er from Sedalia, Mo, as an emblem of France; medals by the score, re- ceived . from practically every city he has visited; Oglalla Indian pipe; miniature Boy Scout statue; pot.of beauty cream from Detroit: three pold swords; Indian war club from Boy Scouts; gold Distinguished Ser- vice. medal presented by the Legion; box of corncob pipes from Missouri; scores of books of every description and numerous gifts of flowers which he has turned over to hospitals along: ‘his route. ¥ 5 i “I treasure each of my gifts,”. the marshal is quoted, as saying. ‘not for anv. value attached, but for the spirit that prompted the giving,” In his ‘western trip the generalis- simo_will touch noints in Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana. Idaho, Ore- gon, Washineton, California, Ari- zona, New Mexico, Texas, and en route back east, Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, North and South Carolina. He will visit several points in Can- ada immediately before sailing. papers | 0, prepared | NETHODISTS COMMEND. DRIVE AGAINST VICE | Co\.\greg'ution, By Resolution, ledges Hearty Support to Authorities That the action of the officials of the city and county in making a cam= paign against _the lawless element in Bemidji, is_supported by the better thinking people of ' the’ city was strongly evidenced Sunday when after a sermon delivered by Dr. G- H. Zentz in the Methodist church, in which fa- yorable comment was made on the, action of the officials in cleaning up}- the moral filth spots of Bemidji, President. M. W. Deputy of the State Teachers college expressed himself as heartily 'in accord with the.isenti- ment expressed by Dr. Zentz and re- quested- those of the congreggtgnn present, who were of the same opinion to express themselves by rising. The expression was unanimous and resolu- tions were prepared by a resolution committee, selected at that time, and ‘were presented at.the evening ser- vice where they were unanimously endoraed by a congregation 'which filled the church. 1 The resolutions as: presented were as follows:- i VA - “Whereas, . Our cityl is- having its reputation ‘tarnished by those break- ers of law who engage in| certain nefarious and illegal practices, par- ticularly in’ the production and sale tof ‘liquor and in the condugting of houses of ill-fame, and N “Whereas, Bemidji, the’young men and women of Minne- sota may receive not only the best in mental, moral and religious in- struction with a social life free from l:ht:i contaminating influences of vice, an . “Whereas, The large majority of the citizens of Bemidji are !law-abid- ing, patriotic people, who desire to uphold the purity and hiek ‘ideals “(Continued on page 6). LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE ' : MEETS TUESDAY NIGHT The Loyal Order of Moose will hold its ‘regular meeting Tuesday night. There will' be a class initiated ard Some important 'business will cum .before the lodge. It is desired that all, -who.can: possibly do so, be {present. LOUISE CLAUM CALLED AS REBUTTAL WITNESS . San Francisco, Cal,, Nov. 28— Louise. Glaum, screen star, has been ‘| subpoenaed by the state as a:'re-|; |buttal witness in: the case ef.Roscoe|| Arbuckle, it was learned today. Just ‘what the state expecty Miss Giawm to testify to is being kept a clogeiy guarded secret by District Attorney Brady and his aides. It is certain, however,. that she. is going to testify on one of two points jn order to refute the defense tes- timony: BLE As to whether “Fatty” was a per- fect gentleman around the studio, and whether be didn’t often try(to .pry his; form into the ‘girls’ dressing rooms, jand whether or not Virginia Rappe was frequently given to tear- ing her clothes off when she had a .few drinks. . i “Fatty”. is said to have insisted ‘that he be allowed to take the stand and tell what ‘happened ‘to Virginia in his bedroom and explain about the mysterious piece of ice. UNIVERSITY OFFERS COURSE FOR ICE CREAM MAKERS St. Paul, Nov. 28.—A course for ice cream plant operators' was bégun at University Farm today. The uni- versity following jup the advantages of the National Dairy Show here early in October, will give demonstra- tions and lessons in the most econom- ical and practical operation of ice cream plants. LAMERICA INCOME DROPS - 'TREASURY REPORT SHOWS Washington, Nov. 28.—America’s income during the year 1920 dropped .approximately three billion- dollars below that of the previous year— one of the biggest post-war profits— {reasury officials estimated today. The' estimate was based on a de- .crease of 612,000,000 in federal tax receipts during the fiscal year of 1921 as compared with 1920. LEGION MEMBERS WILL BE GUESTS All members of the local post of the American Legion and their ladiss are invited to attend a reception to be given' by the Women’s Auxiliary at the rooms of the Civic and Cox mierce association. Wednesday ev: ning. The ladies are sending out in- vitations to the Legion members and are desirous that as many as possi- ble attend, since plans are being made for a big attendance. 3 For those who wish to dance, an opportunity to do this will be offered; while others will find plenty of ef- tertainment. Card. games will be Dplayed and lunch will be served duj- ing the evening. The auxiliary is sparing no effort to make this affair a success in every way. The socigl affair will begin about 8 o’clock, and all Legion members are asked to bring their ladies, either mothers, wives, sisters, daughters or sweet- ‘hearts, ING, NOV. 28, 1921 85c PER MONT! ‘education; ought to be a city ja which |, a c?‘gter of BEMIDJI, MINN.,, MONDAY EVEN Too Much Overhead VARIOUS CLASS TEAMS - PREPARE FOR TOURNEY Inter-Class Games. Will Sort Material for Regular High School Aggregation A class basket ball tournament, the first ever attempted by the Bemidji high school, is now under way and’ €1 the first games of the tournament will probably be played Wednesday eve-| ning.” Practice is being held-each af- ternoon at,the new armory and the varioug:elass teams are fast getting into. shape for the inter-class con- tests.: Leaders for each class team will ‘probably be chosen this evening following practice. Each class team will play six games and the team. scoring the highest:per- centage of points will be awarded the silver loving cup offered by the Bar- ker Drug and Jewelry store. At the same time, the coaches will pick out material for the regular high school terial can be selected with fairness to‘all players, while the tournament itself is increasing the interest in this line " of ‘sport. ) < The first clashes of the tourney, will probably be between the freshmen and sophomores, and the juniors and seniors. x . The first regular game for the high school will be with Grand Rapids, when that team comes here Friday, December 16. Bemidji was originally scheduled to play Cass Lake here December 9, but that game has been canceled by Cass Lake. \ SIMONS WINS PLACE ON' JOURNAL ALL-STAR TEAM John Simons of this city, a fresh- man at Hamline university, has:been given a berth ‘on the Minneapolis Journal’s all-state college eleven. The. position given the Bemidji boy is that of end. Six Hamline players, four from Carleton and one from St. Olaf | made up the Journal’s mythical elev- en. Although Simons has been found ineligible by the state college, con- ference, the games in which he play- ed were not thrown out in the cham- pionship standings, and for that rea- son the Journal gives him due consid- eration while picking the all-star team. 3 . According to the ruling of the con- ference, Simons is to be barred from conference athletics for a_period of one year. Since he’played™inis year, and no objection was raised at the time, he will hot be allowed to play football next | year. This action bars him from- basketball® this yé: the game in which -Bemidji-followers expected to see him make even het- ter than football. Schélastic difficul- ties are given as the reason for bar- ring him from conference athletics, although it is thought that the diffi- cultiés, were not found in this year’s work. . Simons at tHe stat G P L0 OUSTED POLICE OFFICER FACES BRIBERY CHARGE ‘Hastings, Nov. 28s:—George - B. Shaus; ousted as police commissioner of South St. Paul, was to go on trial today on a charge of bribery. ¢ Schaus was indicted by: the-Dako- ta county grand jury-following pre- sentation of charges that he solicited and received a bribe, 3 The uproar in politics ‘of the live- stock center came following numer- ous raids and subsequent accusations in regard to alleged thriving liquor traffic in the city.... " 5 ’ Schaus was removed as police com- missioner November 7, on charges .of conduct unbecotfiing an officer, ' THREEWDEAD AND _FOCH SHOKES PIPE OF SEVEEAL INJURED (By YUnited Press) New Haven, Conn., Nov. 28.— Three dead and twenty-six injured was the toll of the fire which destroy- ed the Rialto theatre here last night, it was announced today. Twelve of the twenty-six are now in a hospital in a critieal condition. Search of the smoking ruins of the theatre failed 'to disclose bodies of other victims, who, it was feared, had been caught there. . 5 y POLICEMAN BADLY HURT WHILE FOILING BANDITS (By United Ppess) / Minneapolis, Nov. 28.—John Moen, city policeman, was shot and serious- ly wounded today when he frustrated three men in an attempt to rob the Orpheum theatre. The bandits es- caped. FRANK BANEY PASSES " AWAY SATURDAY NOON ' Frank Joseph Baney passed away at: St. Anthony’s hospital Saturday noon, after an operation which he un- ‘derwent Friday morning. He was 67 geans. of age and had been a resi- dent of Bemidji for the: past seven years, having been an.employee of the Crookston Lumber company during that period. He and his family moved to Be- midji from California and have made their home here ever since. In addi- tion to a host of friends, he leaves, to mourn his death, a wife and fam- iy, - yF\me)‘a] services will be held at the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Rev. G. H. Zenz will per- form the ceremonies. Interment will be made at Greenwood cemetery un- der the direction of H. N. McKee, funeral director. HOLDING HEARING ON PROPOSED DITCH NO. 1 A. Paulson, chairman of the board of county commissioners, A. D. Johnson, county auditor, Graham M. Torrance, county attorney, and W. M. Everts, county engineer, left last night' for Warren, Minn., to be pres- ent at a hearing in connection with .the new Consolidatéd Ditch No. 1 which affects Beltrami and Marshall counties. There has been much opposition to the establishment of this ditch by the farmers of both counties, whose taxes would be affected by its construction, and’ officials of both counties -are today hedring the opinions of those initerested. The county officials ex- | pect to return tomorrow. P ORDER OF EASTERN STAR' 2l TO ENTERTAIN AT DANCE A dance will be given by the local Order of Eastern Star- Tuesday eve- ning at the Masonic hall, to which the Masons.and friends of the order /|are invited. HARDING PLANS ' FEDERAL BUDGET : (By United Press) ' Washington, Nov. 28.—(By Fraser Edwards) — President Harding will submif; . three-billion-dollar budget to congress when it convenes on De- cembér b, it was learned today. It will cover the federal financial needs for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1923... .. This estimate is $1,068,000,000 be- low the estimate submitted from the 'fiscal ye: ing on June 30, 19_2_?_. PEACE WITH INDIANS North Dakota Legion Honored By Having French Hero as Honorary Commander :| passenger train, ‘| Death was I iles — [ CHARLES W, TROG DIES AFTER SHOOTING DEER Death Believed to Hdve Been Caused By Excitement of Killing Deer The body of Charles W. Trog, who has operated the Becida mail route and who has resided with his family at Becida for a number of years, was brought to Bemidji Sunday night, from International Falls, on the night Death came to Mr. Trog while on a hunting trip in West- ern Ontario. On November 13, Ed Ashley, for- merly of Bemidji, Charles Trog and two other men from Grand Forks, N. D., started into Western Ontario on a moose hunting trip. The party had gone about 65 miles northwest of Fort Francis, Ontario, and on Novem- ber 20 Mr. 'Irog, who had stopped at an Indian camp, started out in the morning, with an Indian boy as gujde, in search of game. They had gone only about three-quarters of a mile from camp when Trog shot'a very large buck. Going over to the buck, Trag placed his gun across the body of the dead animal and rtached into his pocket for his knife, when he sud- denly sank to the ground and died. thought to have been caused from the excitement of killing the deer, as Mr. Trog had been af- flicted with diabetes for some time which had caused a weakness of heart action. Mr, Ashley and the others of the party were, at* the “time,' about 12 from'the scene of Trog’s death. They were infofnied immediately and hastened to the Indian camp where the body had been brought. The en- tire party left Tuesday morning with the body and the game, which had been secured by the party, and Jid not arrive at International Falls until 27, making the trip by dog team and pony. Paul Focault, who had gone to In- ternational Falls to meet_the body, together with Mr. Ashley, accom- panied it to Bemidji. Definite fu- (By United Press) Bismarck, N. D. Nov. 28.—The honor of'having the greatest military strategist of all time as commander was given to the North Dakota de- ‘partment ‘of the American Legion for thirty minutes yesterday. Bismarck, with several thousands of visitors, turned out to greet the special on which the marshal of France and his party arrived. Con- spicuous in the crowd were the In- dians in their native costumes and the soldiers in khaki. The marshal en- tered his car through a military es- cort. The official welcome of Norw Dakota was extended by Governor Nestos. Foch replied in French, Great interest was expressed by “the soldier of France” in the Indian ceremonies. Red Tomahawk, slayer of Sitting Bull, smoked the pipe of peace with Marshal Foch, and the In- dian conferred on him the Indian name, which means in English, “Charging Thunder.” Marshal Foch was then presented a magnificent pipe and beaded tobacco pouch by the Indian. 4 M. B. OF A. HOLDS REGULAR MEETING THIS EVENING The regular meetnig of the ‘Mod- ern Brotherhood of America \f/ill be held this evening at 8 o’clock jat the I. 0. 0. F. hall, and all membqrs are urged to be present. { PARLEY REMINDS BRYAN OF OLD DICKENS PAPERS (By United Press) (By William Jennings Bryan) Washington, Nov. 28.—Dickens, in his “mud fog” papers, strikes the gystem of -importance that dates back as far as his day. An important na- tional meeting was assémbling and budgets were being used every few minutes announcing the arrival of some distinguished participant. I remember that one budget was dated 12 o'clock midnight and then at 12:15 another dispatch was sent announcing that nothing had happen- ed since the previous budget. Such an announcement might be made to- day. No formal action has been taken during the past twenty-four hours, although tha programy has been re- ported along several lines. The local papers announce “that great secrecy surrounds the conferees who are supposed,”’ ete. Japan is reported as still insisting on an increase from 60 per cent to 70 per cent in her proposition, but it is intimated she will not carry her insistence to the point of disrupting the conference. p N. D. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE IN DEPLORABLE CONDITION Bismarck, N. D., Nov. 28.—Twen- ty-four thousand children were absent from school each day during the school “year of 1919-1920 in North Dakota according to statistics at the state department. This does not in- ctude children of compulsory school age who were not enrolled. at all. The legislative committee of the state educational association declares that in one county, where foreign- born population is in majority, one state’s attorney was_elected on plat- form of non-enforcement of the com- pulsory attendance laws. 5 The cducational association will seek from the next legislature a law creating a state attendance officer. neral arrangements have not been an- nounced at present, but it is expect- ed that it will be held Wednesday at Becida. Mr. Trog is survived by his wife and five children,” Clarence, Blanche, Gladys, Charles and Arthur. He was 46 years of age. UNOFFICIAL DEMANDS GIVEN SOVIET RUSSIA (By United Press) Moscow, ‘Nov. 28, By Edwin Hul- linger).—George Tchitcherin, soviet minister of foreign affairs, in an in- terview wiht the United Press today declared America has unoflicially pre- spmted three pre-requisites to estab- lish negotiations with Russia. The Soviets are prepared to offer these guarantees, he said . The unof- ficial demands of America, according to Tchitcherin, aré: That America must be convinced that a stabilized government has been established in Russia. That the Soviets recognize sonal property rights. The assurance that no terror exists under the Soviet rule. He did not give the source of this unofficial demand from the United States government. He outlined the problem in explaining replies of sev- eral days ago, that a Russian commis- sion might be sent to Washington to negotiate trade relations. per- CARLOADS OF DINOSAURS TAKEN FROM FOSSIL BEDS (By United Press) Calgary, Alberta, Nov. 28.—Three |, carloads of dinosaur bones have been taken from the Red Dcer fossil bedy this scason. Twenty-five specimens, went to the; University of Alberta; fourteen to the University of Toron- to; and cighteen to the Geological Survey which will be added to the government collection at Ottawa. The Alberta dinosaurs, according to the scientists, date back 3,000,000 years, when covered with tropical vegetation and filled with mammoth animals, Some of the dinosaurs dug out of the ri like clay are thirty feet long. Sc tists have been excavating in the beds [ for eleven Years. STONE ASSISTING IN LAKE COUNTY A. W. Stone, manager of the Bel- trami County Land Ciearing associa- tion of the state have now entered ing educational campaign in Stonre county, having completed the series of educational meetings in this vi- cinity Saturday evening. Mr. Stone’s contract with the Del- trami association expires December 1, and his office will »ot be filled this winter. However, it is understood that efforts will be mwade to secure his services again next spring. Five counties 1n ile northein sec- tion o fthe state have now ontered the year-around land clearing cam- paign, and, with the aid of the Uni- versity of Minnesota and the county farm bureaus, a series of meetings with able speakers is being held in each county. The object of the,meet- ings is to encourage more Lrushing and seeding agd to put lund clearing on a paying basis. about midnight Saturday, November! Western Canada was | SHOWDOWNNOW LOOKED FOR I NAVYPROGRAY Naval Experts of U. S. an Japan Deadlocked on Capital Tonnage g JAPAN'S EXPERTS CLAIM ERROR IN CALCULATION; —— U. S. Naval Experts Deny Tha Any Errors Exist in Hughes’ Program (By United Press) e ‘Washington, Nov. 28.—The thir week of the arms limitation confer ence, opening today, is virtually cer tain to bring a showdown lmt)vem the United States and Japan on limi tatiop of naval armament, with th naval authorities of the two coun. tries deadlocked on the main feature. of the Hughes program on limitatior of capital ship tonnage. Thq advisory .cammittee "of nava experts was-to- meet again today ir an-effort to reach an agreement. The Tokio government is responsible fo: the dickering on the ship ratio, rather than the Washington-Japanese dele gation, according to British infor mation. The Washington delegation Jportrayed as in a mood either tc ccept or nearly to meet the Ameriear view-point, while the Tokid govern. ment, for reasons of its own, was- hol(llnp;' out. The view was, however. that tb¥ houldout would not be per manent. 5 Naw instructions. from- Tokio are understood to have been received. It was learned that.the Japanese naval experts had sent a reply to the Am- erican navy department declaring. there are mlportant mistakes ‘in the calculations of the United States na- val authorities on the Hughes pro- posal. was (By Unlted Press) Washington, Nov. 28.——(By A. L. Bradford) —The' American plan for limitation of naval armaments stands unchanged, naval experts of Japan and Great Britain were told today. This attitude of the American naval advisory committee was communi- cated to the foreign experts in an in- formal meeting. The Japanese ex- peet an agreement on both naval and. TFar Eastern questions_before Christ- mas, the United Press learned from good authority today. “Quick and serious concessions for ameliorating the Chinese problems be- fore then are being made.” . A reply to the latest communica- tion from the Japanese experts de- clared that the American authoritics™ made mistakes in their calculations. A reply was made by this govern- ment’s advisers at a-meeting today. The reply was that no mistakes have been found_in the American plan (By United Press) ‘Washington, NoV. tung question was characteriz Japanese quarters today as being “as good as settled.” INDIA'S VOIGE T0 BE 28.-—The Hon. i elegate 7 h opportune mo- ‘.fi uno.;{f Washington sit- nd electii®the conference. e impegigiigpnierence in Lon-—— js summenry and at the recent 3 of Nntim& assembly at Gene- ¥ made perhaps the most elos Sspeeches of the sessions in ing India’s cause, a young man, white-turbaned, skinned, handsome, with® firm onth, straight nose, broad high fore- head andfrand eyes, and clothed from neck to foot in a black priest-like gown Sastri, a son of poor Indian people, has become a leader in India, one o! its delegates to the imperial conference of the League of Nations, a meniber of the the British privy council-——composed of notables ap- pointed for life as advisors to the=———" king—and, incidentally, a freeman of the city of London. From a poverty-stricken youth, ha became a school teacher in his native state of Madras. It was not long be+ fore he decided to devote his life to India’s cause. He had no means; he depended upon small popular sub-_____ scriptions from the people he hoped to help. First as a member of the leg- islature .of Madras, later as president: of the Servants of India society and a member of the Legislative Council and Council of State, he has become known in India as the “outstanding representative of moderate opinion.” Himself a moderate leader, Sastri™ the extremist separationist element India. He believes unqualifiedly in the empire. However, he is demanding recognition of India’s moas g British dominion, equal to any othery dominion.