Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 22, 1921, Page 1

N - oo her Suee. i A Tt T L T G IR Wl e’ - ering. definite Jivestock improvement *feeds or nutriment dairy cows de- o & e ettt The Pioneer is the only daily within 100 miles of Bemidji and has the largest circulation in Noxth- ern Minnesota. - & véwm: XIX. NO. 209 RN ! Ayt :c.v..m:s;r__.t__._.»..a.__—*"#:‘-‘ “ = EATHER REPORT. 2 inngsota: Unsettled weather to- and Friday; probably snow in south 'portion; colder Friday, POy B SRS S DJI D. 'BEMIDJI, MINN., THURSDAY EVENING, DEC. ILY PION 2,1921 55¢ PER MONTH | CTTYTHURSDAY Simih;l School for ,bairymen Will Be Held at Solway Next Wednesday EXTENSION SPECIALIST IN CHARGE OF PROGRAM All Persons Who Are Interested in Dairying Will Benefit o Through Attending The University of Minnesota and the farm bureal co-operating. are offering two dairy schoo}s to farmers of this county. Prof. L. V. Wilson; dairy extension specialist f‘rom the University Farm will have charge of the schools and will be accompamgd by an assistant, The first school will be held at Solway on ‘Wednesday, December 28, at the new 0dd Fellows hall, beginning at 10 ofclock sharp. The school at Bemidji will (be held ‘at the Civic.and Commerce association yooms, City Hall, Thursday; Decem- ber 29. > L 3 These schools will‘open with a lec- ture on selection of foundation stock by Prof. Wilson, This subject is of special importance; at t!us time whpn many farmers are seriously conmsid- and herd development. The founda- tion animals secured determine iarge- )y the quality of the resulting herd. A judging demonstration will fol- low, the purpose of which: wnllA be to point out the important points to consider in selecting a-cow for milk - production, enabling = every farmer to select more judiciously and profitably. b Feed is quite as important as type of animal. Feed requirements of dairy cattle will:be discussed to show what mand for economical production, and in what: quantities and proportions. _Compntations of rations from fecds ‘grown ‘on the.farm with.as little purchased feed as possible to furnish a practical, profitable ration will be | taken up, explained and discussed. Care;-management and shelter are important .reguirements. for-econom- ical and ‘profitable production, These | topics. will be discussed. : Perhaps no question regarding cat- tle” is “more ‘widely discussed “than choice-of breed. It is very important. and while. personal. preference is fra- quently ~ the deciding factor;; the adaptability of a breed to: certain conditions is' at Teast as important. A ‘lecture illustrated by, slides ox mo- tion pictures will conclude the pro- gram. The piotures. .will' represent Jeading ihdividualg of " ‘the ' various breeds, while thej# history and devel- | opment in: their native: lands will show the conditions for which each breed is especially fitted. This school should be of vital in- terest to every man who owns a cow, especially at this time when produc- ing cows are-such valuable property due to the fact that their product is about the only farm- product to find a ready market. Every farmer should ' (Continuea on Page 6) - REPUBLICAN SENATORS FORM ANTI-TREATY BLOC (By. United Press): ' g « Washington, Dec. 22,—An " anti- treaty bloc was being formed today among Republican:senators. - At the same time telegrams by the hundreds were coming to senators de- manding they oppose any pact that calls for American guarantees -to| “-Japan for preservation of territorial integrity or anything else. o R LM SIS £ LATEST CLUE TO LE ROY ' . TRUNK MURDER FAILS (By United Press) Sheboygan, . Mich., Dec." 22.—The latest clue to the solution of the ke Roy trunk murder mysteriously failed today when it was proved that the finger prints-of Eugene LeRoy 'an}‘l J. R. Wood heldhere are not simi- lar. BOX FACTORY SAW MILL - TO BE REBUILT AT ONCE “E. E. Kenfield;” manager of . the Kenfield-Lamoreaux = company,. Te- turned from: Chicago early in the week, and upon his return, immedi- ately made arrangements for the re- construction of the sawmiil part of the” box factory which was burned about a mornth ago The new mill’ will be constructed at once, in fact, construction has al- ready commenced, and it is expected that it will be ready for operation about the first-of April. The new miii will be a little larger than the one burned. “There is a sufficient supply of lum- ber now cut to permit the continuous operation of the box factory during the winter and’spring. The box busi- ness has geen good during the fall and while, according to Mr. Kenfield, “there is a little 1l just now, an in- _crease in the demand is expected after the first of the year. 4 “|BEMIDIE HiGH ALUMNI | .. TO FORM ASSOCIATION e ClTY REMARKABLY G0OD : lN THIS AlumniHigh' Sehiool” Basket Teams to Meet Monday; - Dance Will Follow . Boosters for/a Bemidji high school alumni - association -have ‘decided to Ustart the ball rolling” and haye .| taken the initiative to call a genéral get-togethier meeting- for graduates and students of) the high school: to be held at the new. armory Monday morning, December 25, A basketball game between the high-school and) the alumni will be the first number on the program.‘To this event the public is invited.’ Ad- mission will be charged, however, to cover the cost of the hall rent for the ‘evening. With a number of the uates home for the holi- it is expected that-endugh be available - for a ~squad, one which 'h sehool quint step. yasketball game, re- % served and a gen- Sng for the pur- an association y ely after:this meeting a' dance 1\’ ‘be given for the alumni, -the stua\ - of ‘the high school and their estorts and lady friends. ) The social benefits of an alumni association have long ‘been consid- ered and indications are that such an organization will. ,be - premanently formed Monday evening. All gradu- ates and students of the high ‘school ‘are- urged to attend the:entire pro- gram and assist in forming an actiy organization. . Self-appointed committees are al- ready at work preparing for a very enjoyable social time, and all others are urged to lend these committees their hearty support. material firsi-class COMMERCE COMMISSION - APPROVES APPLICATIONS < (By United Press) Washington, Dec. 22.—The inter- state commerce commission ‘today acted favorably on the application of a number of executives and directors of ‘north’ central and northwestern railroads to be allowed to hold- their possessions’ on motre than one rail- road. Among those who had their ap- %gfiatxo;sEngprlfve;!were Louis | W, ill and E. C. Lindsley, high officials of the Great Northem‘.,’ - 3 . The Baptist Sunday school will give its apnual Christmas program Friday evening at 8 o’clock at the church. There will be-a song by the Primary department and recitations, also #n- thems by the choir and other musié, both -vocal and instrumental, after which a treat will be distributed from the Christmas tree to-the members of the Sunday school. PRESBYTERIAN S. S: GIVES CHRISTMAS PROGRAM FRIDAY o, The annual Christmas exercises of the Presbyterian Sunday school will be given at the church Friday evening at 8 o’clock. 4 CROOKSTON CITY TEAM CLEANS UP COMPANY K Luc"al‘ Gfiurdsmen Lose First Game Against Veterans From Polk County In a slow contest marred by fre- quent fumbling and laclf “of team work on the part of Bemidji’s team, the Crookston city basketball team defeated the Company K quint at the new armory last evening by a score of 25 to 11. The visitors possess an egation of old-time players and their previous experience lent much toward their victory. Frequent spurts of speed by both sides and close play- ing at times kept up interest-in the \game; despite the fact that the con- test would ordinarily be considered slow. It was a- good game of soccer, according to the verdict of a number of the fans. : Crookston started the scoring with a free throw-and soon followed that point with two others on a field bas- ket by Weber. Bemidjt then scored a field basket and for a time the play- ing was fairly ‘even. The Lemidji boys missed innumerable, chances at the basket, where herctofore they have been able to score. With a favorable break of luck they might have tied the Crookston scove in the f{irst half but the period ended with (71‘oukstan’ teams got away to a po or éver, and for abour 12 broke through and ran its to eight points for that per Bemidji’s total for th2 second half wds three points. . Bemidji scored on one out of four free throws, while Crookston made good on five out of ten. For Crookston, Haaven led the scoring with three field baskets and four free throws. Weher came second with four field baskets, and.Samson (Continued on Page 6) s = | Hoalth' conditions in the Bemidji | public” schools and in the city as a wholegre in a remarkably high state, | with no epidemics in the city at ¢he| present time, according to the report| of ‘Miss: Lois ' E.’Dally, public school nurse, for the month of December. | Only 14 children are now excluded | from school out of a total of nearly 2,000, This in itself points to a re- markably fine health situation, ! During the month, Miss Dally made | 486 physical examinations, 166 .in-| i spections, -16 home calls and 5 of-| fice calls., Treatments and dressings | appliedi number 38. Seventeén room | inspection: 'were mades | | Comimunicable diseases during the | month are reported as followys:! scabies, 3; pediculosis, 9 ; chicken pox, | 22; a fotal of 28. BRIAND WANTS ANDTHE;! | CONFERENCE WITH HARVEY London, Dec. 22, (By Lloyd Allen): —Premier Briand today forwarded a note to Ambassador Harvey asking for another conference before Briand leaves for home, it was learned from reliable sources today. K | It is presumed the contents of the document related to the French at- titude on'submarines and light naval crafts. Information that the note was sent was given out just hefore Briand met LloydsGeorge for their third con- ferer.xceuon the reparations situation, {and it was considered I'kely that tha | French attitude on' the naval reduc- tion would also he discussed. TIP-OFF RESULTS IN DEATH .OF TWO BANDITS | l (By United Press) i (By United” Press) . Casper, Wyo., Dec. 22—Two un- ‘identified bandits were shot to death | here today when they attempted to break inte a grocery store. Guards were placed in the store following a tip that the store would be robbed. MARKHAM UNDERGOING | _INTERIGR ALTERATIONS! Second and Third Stories of| Original Building Being | Extensively Repaired tensive interior alterations are - medednilhs Markhagi hotel dn | the segond and third floors. - The plas- ter on the walls of the halls and rooms | j ofithe portion of the hotel facing Bel- trami dvenue, which is the first part of the Yotel erected, had become loose i ap({; was falling off in many places.:Good City?” : { The old plaster has all been taken off, g i8 being done on the.lathing and néw plaster applied to all the wallls ‘and - céiling. The interior of thefe r¥ooms is being freshly deco- tatad. - The interior wood finish is al- so being changed somewhat, new cas- ings being placed around the doors and windows. 5 New furniture has been ordered for jthese rooms, and ~when ' the entire work is done and the new furniture placed, the rooms in that part of the hotel will be fully as modern and as much in demand as the newer ones in the annex. The work is being done at this time so that the entire hotel will be ready for the usual rush of trade in the spring. Some minor changes are also con- templated in the* lobby. The altera- tions will cost in the neighborhood of $5,000 and will make every room in the building highly desirable. = |Proposed Change Is Meeting TRUNK HIGHWAY GAINING FAVOR Bemidji Association Endorses Change in Park Rapids- Bemidji Highway k3| WILL SHORTEN DISTANCE BY ABOUT TWELVE MILES ; With General ‘Approval of Those Along New Road At the noon luncheon of the Be- midji- Civie and Commerce associa- | tion, County Auditor A. D. Johnson presented a resouition to the mem- bers endorsing the new road. from Bemidji to Park Rapids as suggested | and laid ‘out by the state highway board. The. resolution was moved for| its adoption by 8. D. Snyder nnxj see- | onded by 3.1 Lycan, and is as fol-| lows: % “Whereas, Hubbard . county has} asked for the support for. the con- | struction of a trunk highway running | north from Park Rapids to Bemidji via Lake George, and “Whereas, such toad will be of great *benefit to Park Rapids and Bemidji from a commercial stand- point, and “Whereas. this proposed route will shorten the distance between Bemidji | and Park Rapids, both county seats, | approximately 12 miles. The construc- | tion of this road will open up vast acres of cultural territory that has remained undeveloped for want | of* proper roads to marke i “Be it resolved, by the association | that Bemidji ¢ndorses fuily the pro- gram of the Hubbard county officials in trying to secufe this much-needed | road.” Before, presenting’ the resolution, | Mr. Johnson outlined its course and | advised that men from towns which would be affected by it "had beon consulted and iphat it met with general approval‘sipng the route. S W Zos Robigy rarted, onwtbe | essay contest which will close F-'-I\ day afternoon and state that nearly 1,000 essays would be turned in, which-would be used for advertising | propaganda in advancing the inter-| ests of Bemidji. The subject of the essay is: “What 'Makes Bemidji a DULUTH PASTORIST0 -SPEAK HERE JANUARY 16 Charles Nelson Pace, D. D., pastor | of the First Methodist church of Du- luthy- has been secured for an ad- dress in the Methodist church in this, city Monday evening, January 16. The lecture will be conducted un- der the auspices of the local Epworth League, to which an admission charge will be made. Dr. Pace is considered as one of the best platform speakers in this| section of the state and is ‘well known as u writer of books in addition to his ability as a speaker. The League is enthused over his coming and mem- bers declares that it will be a rare treat for citizens of Bemidji. |LEGION POST T0 ENJOY _|LOCAL COLLEGE LOSES SHORT PROGRAM TONIGHT (1A} ighort ‘program Yyill follow the regilar business meeting of the Ralph Gracie post of the American Legion to be'held at the rooms of the Civic 2nd Commerce association this evening at ‘8 ofclock. Following ' the program, lunch will be _seryed. The cntertainmient committee ap- pointed at the last meeting is expects ed to make a report on its plans for the winter months in line of public cntertainments. The dance committee is- also . expected to report at this time, as well as several other com- mittees. A number of important business matters are to be taken up and it is desired that there be a large at- tendance. Prospective members and those eligible to' membership are in- vited to attend as well as the mem- bers, GRAND FORKS MAY HAVE NEW FACTORY TO USE POTATOES (By United Press) Winnipeg, Manitoba, Dec. 22.—An area embracing approximately 10, 000 acres in the Stony Mountain dis- trict has been leased for vil exploita- tions. Men-behind the-scenes report possession of American capital and a firm intention to sink three test wells at an aggregate cost of $50,000. CASS COUNTY, DAKOTA, TRIES TO SELL DRAINAGE BONDS (By United Press) rgo, N. D., Dec. 22—Efforts will be made today to dispose of| $611,000 worth of Cass county drain- age bonds. Members of the board said a Minneapolis concern wants the bonds ‘but their bid is; above the 6 per cent rate set by the board. - ot LEGION AUXILIARY TO SPREAD HOLIDAY CHEER Sick and Disabled Ex-Sgrvkce Men in Hospitals and Other Needy Will Benefit ' The American Legion, Auxiliary vf §* ~ the Ralph' Gracie post of the Ameri- can. Legion ;mnbb’r“&flfl ‘di¥abied and heeay ex- service men ih this' community «thig holiday season. Fifty bokes of home: made cookies and cardy are being sent to all ex-seTvice men at ‘the state sanatorium at Walker. Each box is wrapped attractively in_ tissue paper and .Christmas seals. A box of choice apples is also being sent to the Walker | sangtorium to be distributed among the boys! Two. boxes with Christmas goodies, stationery and stampéd envelopes are being sent to the two ex-service men confined to the Lake Julia sanatorium at Puposky. Games for the little ‘tots will also be included. ... Several baskets of provisions, flour, chicken, canned goods, tea, coilee, ete.,, are .to be delivered to needy families: of ex-service men here i town, Bedding and clothing and fuel have been given this past week to a number of families of ex-service men, With only small resources with which to work, the members cf 1he Auxiliary are attempting to bring as much cheer as pdssible into’ the homes of former soldiers who ar bad financial condition ahd are also sending ‘their message of cheer into the hospitals where si:k and disabled ex-service-men’ are confined. | ; eniber™a “large | was the “grand old man of American | husband, said it would be impossible i for her to leave Florida this winter. TO WALKER HIGH TEAM Bemidji Teachers Hampered by Small Floor Take Short End of 22 to 17 Score Walker high, school’s basketball squad defeated the Bemidji State Teachers college quint at Walker Wednesday evening in the third game in which the Bemidji school has ever been' represented in basketball. Al- though the score was tied 15 to 15 for a short time in the second half, the Walker squéid came out on the long end of a 22 to 17 score. Couch F. P. Wirth of the college team has no apologies to offer; but simply states that his boys are not used to playing on such a small floor. When the Walker team comes here 1‘m: a return game he expects his quint to make up for Wednesday night’s defeai, although Walker is confident that it can turn the trick again. The score at the end of the first half was 11, to 6 in favor of Walker. Simons” and Horns led the scorini for the Bemidji squad. Althougfi Horns, captain of the aggregation, was_allowed to play only ten minutes of each half, he:showed exceptional n})ility and made heavy gains for his] side. The game was started with Simons at left forward, Romans, right for- ward, Horns, center, Berglund, right) guard, and Elliott, left guard. - field substituted for Hofins ant(l;r}ss::l for Berglund. Harvey Thielke of Ake= ley served as referee, and although he governed- the game by rules in vogue at the time he played basket- ball; Coach Wirth reports that he he served fairly to both teams. TROTSKY'S FATHER 1S NOW NOT SO PROUD OF HIS SON (By United Press) Moscow, Dec. 22 —“How vou must be of your proud son,” Isadore Dunqnn remarked - recently upon meeting the aged father of TLeon rotsky, Bolshevik war minister. “Nee-iet” (n-n‘no), Trotsky senior answered, wagging his head. “Before 1 had two fine' factories that paid well. Now we have Bolshevism, and I have no factories.” TOKIO PRESS URGES JAPAN TO STAND FIRM ON BEMAND ’(By United Press) Tokio, Dec, §2.—TH6 press tpday utged that Japan stand firm in* her present attitude in the econtroversy withe China -over settlemicht of the Shantung issue. Offiials appeared hépeful ‘of 'settlément. Japan as a whole seemed to place all the blame for failure to reach a settlement on the position of China WOULD REVISE WAR RULES “ON'USE OF SUBMARINES (By United Press) Wasliington, Dec. 22.—Revision of the intérnational rules of warfare as they apply to' the use of submariney was provided in a resolution approved by the sub-committee of the arms conference naval committee, it be- came known today. ° HENRY WATTERSON DIES . AT JACKSONVILLE HOTEL Noted Editor of Lodisvillé Dies Suddenly While at Florida Winter Resort ' [ ) (By United Press) Jacksonville, Fla., Dec. 2! Henry atterson, noted editor of the Louis- ville Courer-Journal, died in a hotel here at 6:50 a. m. today. Watterson came here to spend the winter, because of failing health. Bronchial trouble was the cause of Watterson’s death. His wife, his son, | Henry Watterson, Jr., and his daugh- ter, Mrs. William Miller, were at his bedside when the end came. Funecral arrangements have not yet been completed. Henry Watterson journalism.” He would have been 82 years old next February 16, He was a pioneer in néwspaper fields in the South and Middle West. For the past two years he has taken no active from active editorial writing he con- posed the memoirs “of his life into brilliant volumes called “Looking | Backward.” In this series he told the b entire story of his life. He was ex- /| tremely proud of the fact that he was born in Washington. His father was a congressman from Tennessee. Mrs. Watterson, prostrated with grief undér the sudden death of her COMMISSIONIS APPOINTED T0 * PLANCHARTER Four-Year Term of the Former Charter Commission Exded Several Months Ago TO BEGIN WORK SOON AFTER FIRST OF YEAR part in journalism. After he retired | The body wiil be placed in a vault here until next spring and then taken | to Louisville for burial. John Quincy Adams used to walk || along the streets of Washington with his arm on Watterson’s shoulder while the boy read to him. He sat on the knees of Andrew Jackson, was an amateur page in congress, and was at go]};n Quincy Adam’s side when he ell. 3 At the time of the Civil war the fiery old warrior of the pen, then a youth in his teens, served as aide to Generals Forrest and Polk. After the war he began a traveling newspaper. (Continued on page 6) Indications Aré .Voters’ Will Have Chance to Cast Aside Old Document in 1922 i Bemidji has a new charter commis- sion. The members of this new com- mission were appointed Tuesday of this week by the judges of this judi- cial district, Judges C. W. Stanton, W. S. McClenahan and B, F. Wright. The request for a new charter com- mission was made to Judge C. W. Stanton by ten qualified electors. The four-year term of the present charter commission expired- several months ago and the newimembers are ex- pected to qualify at once. The personnel of the new commis- sion is as follows: F. S. Arnold, H. C. Baer, T. C. Bailey, H. A, Bridge- man, C. L. Isted, Edward Jackson, J. P. Lahr, F. S. Lycan, A. J. Naylor, John W. Smith, Tom Smart, Annal- laid Thompson, G. .M. Torrance, Ma-" bel Wager and C. W. Vandersluis. The announcement of these ap- pointments was made public by Judge Stanton this morning and the com- mission will be urged to start active work of preparing a charter for the city of Bemidji shortly after the first of the year. The city has had several charter commissions in the past, since the present charter became effective, but the passage or the adoption of a new charter, by the voters, has never been successful. , Indications are that 1922 will give the voters of the city another opportunity to cast aside the ancient document under which the city is now operating. FRESHMEN AND SENIORS ) PLAY INTER.CLASS GAME The Fréshman and the Seniors of the high school are playing the final game of the inter-class tournamcrt for the Baker trophy this afternoon at b o'clock at the new armory. The game was originally -scheduled for yesterday afternoon, but the Seniors were unable to be present at that time and the game was postponed until today. The Freshies have the best chance to win the tournament and.the cup, since that squad has not lost a game so far, If the lower classmen losc, they will be tied with the Juniors for honors, but’if they win they will have the series. FARMER FALLS TO DEATH IN GRANARY; BREAKS NECK (By United Press) Red Wing, Minn., Dee. 22.—Erick Hagman, 57, a farmer living near White Rock, fell in' his granary late Wednesday and broke his neck. Hag- man is survived by four sisters and four, brother DAUGHERTY ORDERS PROBE OF PRICES ON FOOD STUFF3 (By United Press) Washington, Dge. 22.—A nation- wide investigation ¢f both wholesale and retail prices of food stuffs of all kinds was ordered today by At- torney General Daugherty. Daugherty stated this is a beginning of an effort to bring prices down. FOOD RIOTS BREAK OUT IN BELFAST EARLY TODAY Belfast, Ireland, Dec. 22.—Food riots broke out in Belfast early to- day. Dozens of shops w/re entered, The raiders attempted to set fire ta other places. MAJORITY OF STORES T0 BE CLOSED MONDAY The majority of Bemidji's stores and business places will be closed gll day Monday, December 26, since Christmas day comes on Sunday this year. The Merchants Trade Commit- tee of the Civic and Commerce asso- ciation has communicated with all local stores and announces that it is the intention of all to remain closed the entire day, since Monday is a legal holiday, “ § Christmas shopping has been fairly heavy this year and to benefit the late shoppers the stores are remaining open during the evening this weck. The majority plan to remain open later than usual Christmas eve. ODD FELLOWS LODGE TO MEET FRIDAY EVENING The regular business meeting of the L. 0. O. F. will be held Frirlayivr\— ning at 8 o’clock at the Odd Fellows hall, and it is desired that all mems bers be present. .