Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, February 2, 1922, Page 1

has the largest circulation Northern Minnesota. * AN The Pioneer is the nnly.anily within 100 miles of Bemidji: and i £ - e —_—— ¥ Unsettled tonight and Friday; probably snow in north and west - portions; not much change in temperature. VOLUME XIX. NO. 243 BEMIDJI, MINN., THURSDAY EVENING, FEB; 2, 1922 - --.88¢ PER MONTH T THISCITY c. '0, Espe of Shotley Commu- nity Tells Association Ad- vantage of Direct Road FARMERS THERE. WOULD MARKET HFRE, HE SAY. Fast Grow\, fers This to Gain C. 0, Espe of Shotle, members of the Bemi Commerce association a: luncheon Wednesday and the advantages to Bemi 2 ing;its efforts toward the completion of/a road direct to the county seat from that. section of the.county. “There is no road from ‘Be_muin to this territory at the present time. We have to go to Kelliher and by a round- about way get our products to mar- ket,” said Mr. Espe. “Twenty years ago, I would never have believed that Bemidji would grow to such a fine Tt.is the best city in the country and the business inen are doing things here.© You hear it wherever you go. Tt has a fine reputation and I am proud _of Bemidji.” : Mr. Espe also, called attention to the large settlement directly north of Hines and Tenstrike, and stated that telephone lines branching from the main lines would show visitors that there were many settlers in these localities. There awe a number of schools.and churches in this section, which cannot be seen from merely passing through, according to Mr. Espe. Large quan- tities of cream and butter are being produced by the farmers.in this part of the county, the Blackduck Co-oper- ative Creamery association maintain- ing a cream route into the territory. ' “Should the direct road be complet- pleted, Bemidji would derive a great benefit from the business to be de- rived from this fast growing section of fiye farms and farmers. | FARM INSTITUTE MEETINGS ! ' PROVE VERY SUCCESSFUL County Agent D. C. Dvoracek re- ports very successful farmers’ insti- tutes held at Saum last Saturday and at Puposky last Monday. A’total of 100 persons were ,in attendance at the forenoon and afternoon sessio: 0. M. Olson of Moorhead and J. E. Eastgate of Larimore, N. D., were the speakers in charge of the insti- tute. Both meetings are said to be b the best ever held in this. county, both as to attendance and interest ‘ .shown. The schools were also very capably handled. ‘WILL SPEAK ON CITY ' GOVERNMENT TONIGHT All persons interested in municipal government are urged to attend a lec- ture to be_ given this evening by~Mr. Millard, field. secretary. for the Pro- portional Representation league, who is touring the state. The appearance here of Mr. Millard is under the aus- pices of the League of Women Vot- ers and the city charter commission. The meeting will be held at the rooms of the Civic ‘and Commerce associa- tion at 8 o'clock, and plans are be- ing made for a large attendance. AUTO LICENSE RUMOR IS APPARENTLY UNFOUNDED It has been brought to the.atten- tion of The Pioneer that rumors have been afloat during the past few'days relative to a time extension being granted for making application for state automobile licenses. After mak- ing a caréful investigation locally, it is apparent that this rumor is un- founded and February 1 was the last day for filing without paying a pen- nllty of- 25 cents per day after that date. PARENT-TEACHER MEETING POSTPONED FOR A WEEK The Parent-Teacher association of the State Teachers. college will not meet tomorrow afternoon, the regu- laf meeting date' of the associatiom, but instead will meet next Friday aft- ernoon at the college, it was an- nounced this forenoon. * ABOUT 30 MEN TRAPPED SHOTLEY WANTS | DIRECT ROUTE “ | in their resignation this afternoon. BEMIDI ARMY OUTFIT | CIRCULATE GARLOCK'S LOSES TO FERGUS FALLS The Bemidji Army-basketball team Jost to Fergus Falls last night by a score of 25-to 28 in what a member of -the- Bemidji team in a telephone communication characterized as the referce’s game. Of all the ganifes played on the tour, this is the first in ‘which the Bemidji boys-have express- ed any outstanding = dissatisfaction over the officiating. Fergus Falls made nine points on free throws, while Bemidji made three. Tonight ‘the boys. ave scheduled to play the Melrose city team, the game originally scheduled with the Benson city team having been cancelled on account of poor rail connections with Fergus Falls. The team is to return to Bemidji sometime tomorrow and will then prepare the game against the Crookston. city team here Saturday night, which ‘should provs a raal game from every viewpoint. Dr. J. W. Diedrich has been selected to referee this game and a clean con- test is assured. 'Tickets are being placed ‘on salé. at the pool halls and at the City Drug store for the benefi of those who do not wish to go ear! in order to secure'a good seat. GROUND HOG IS BURIED IN SNOW STORM TODAY — - Agronomists Say That Sudden Freeze With Water on Sur- face May Damage Crops . . Circulating His Petition for Another Term ~ — The petition 'of Dr. °A. V. Garlock for re-election to the office’ of mayor is being circulated and freely signed Friends of the mayor have taken charge of 'the work; as he. has, been called out of the city, owing to the serious illness of his sister. N Dr. Ganlock has given the city a year of good service and is being prevailed upon by friends and busi- another year. His fearless attack upon the’blind piggers, bootleggers and moonshine peddlers last fall:gained for him many staunch supporters, who, during the early part of the summer, criticized his actions waiting’ for- an. attack upon the illicit booze business. He_demonstrated that he was not “afraid of the cars,” by his determi- nation to catch all outlaws in the dragnet, which took many weeks to perfect. been bound over. to:await-the action of the grand jury, which meets this month. ? Thus far very little oppsition has developed to any of the ‘candidates for city offices and indications are that none will come up. SPRING COLLEGE. TERM WILL BEGIN MARCH 14 St. - Paul, Feb. 2.—The ground hog was buried in swirling snow to- day. The snow driven by cold winds | State Teachers’ college will close with continued early today, but there]Friday, March 3, and that the spring wereindications of clearing,” how-iterm will begin Tuesday, March 14. evef. Huge. drifts were piled up. All| The time for the latter was previou: railroads running into the Twin (ly announced as Monday, March 6, Cities reported no serious delays. but_has been changed to March 14. .m..cfis th::;sho:r:r:nd r:(}))omienuf,‘;; HIGH SCHOOL To\ PLAY 5 - AT ST. CLOUD TOMORROW late.” Telephone and telegraph com- panies worked trying to repair the Bemidji’s high = ‘school basketball squad will leave tomorrow morning damage done by ice and snow on for St. Cloud to play the high school President M. W. Deputy announc that the winter term .at the Bemid; STATE TEACHERS DEFEAT NAVAL MILITIA SQUAD Navy Boys Make Fine Showing Against More Experienced Team; Score 28 to 14 wires yesterday. Rain, which “fell| nearly all night, turned into inches of ice and slush. ¢ Barometers through this section fell almost 'to the bottom of the 0 pla; guage yesterday.. The storm seems|team of that city in the first game to be sweeping northeast, passing|between these two teams this season. over Utah Tuesday, reaching - the| C. A. Christoferson will accompany Dakotas - Wednesday. the boys. Davis, Neumann, Henry, Over three inches of snow fell in| Boyce, Smith, Peterson and Hicker- Fargo during, the last- twenty-four|son: are to.makesthe trip,-according hours. This-was driven through-the| to an announcement made by Coach air by a gale blowing thirty miles an|J."W. Smith this forenoon: hour. 2 St. Cloud has'a fair team this sea- Agronomists said the- sudden|son, having lost . but two district freeze with so much water on the| games, and should give the Bemidji surface would probably damage the | squad a hard game. Local fans look winter crops. for a Bemidji -victory, nevertheless. f A This hope is based on the fact’that ITALIAN CABINET HANDS the local squad has been making a IN -RESIGNATION TODAY | fine showing during the past few Rome, Feb. 2.—The Italian cabinet, | weeks, although handicapped during headed by Premier Bonomi, handed the,.early season’ on account of inex- perience. Local fans will recall the hard- fought games between St.-Cloud and Bemidji last year, a third game being necessary to decide thé championship of the district. St. Cloud won and represented the district at the state high school tournament at Carleton college, Northfield, losing out' in the semi-finals. St. Cloud, however, lost its veteran players by gradudtion, as did Bemidji. - = COLLEGE OF CARDINALS ENTER INTO CONCLAVE Playing together for the first time and with several players who never before took part in a public basket- ball game, the Jocal Naval Militia basketball team made: a good show- ing against. the State Teachers col- lege squad at the new armory Wed- nesday night, losing by a score of 28 to 14. The college squad easily had the advantage in floor work, getting Romg, Feb. 2.—The Sacred Col- lege of Cardinals, which will elect Pope Benedict’s successor entered the conclave in the vatican chambers this afternoon. The ceremony of walling up the seeret conclave so that ho com- munications can be established with the outside world began at 3 p. ni PETITION FOR MAYOR | Friends of Present Maydr Ave|- ness men of the city to continue for| Practically every case has| | he is a candidate for the vacancy on "NOW PROPOSED Auo‘c.ia-'tion Recommends That Committee Wait on Council “and ‘Urge Passage REYNOLDS OUTLINES GENERAL PLAN OF CODE Declares Code Would Cut Cost of Insurance and Improve Health Conditions o — By an’ almost unanimous vote, the Bemidji Civic And Commerce associa- tion-endorsed the building code pre sented.by H. E. Reynolds at the noon luncheon = Wednesday, and_ recom- mended that a committee be appoint- ed to wait ‘on the council next Mon- day evening, urging that the same be adopted by that body. Mr, Reynalds ably outlined the gen- | eral plan of the code and pointed out the advantages of putting the same into effect in the city of Bemidji. Ac- cording to Mr. Reynolds, it would cut the cost of fire insurance, improve health conditions and protect the pub- lic against accident. when large buiid- ings are under the course of construc- tion. k The question was raised as to whe- ther the.code would work a hardship to the small builder. Questions were asked Mr. Reynolds and he answered them clearly and to the polnt. . “Every city of any consequence, except Bemidji, hay a building code,” declared Mr. Baorker before putting! the motion to a rising vote. It is understood that the committee which is to appesr before the city coun- cil will recommend that amendments be made to the code, which will in- clude ‘but slight changes, so that no hardships ‘whatever will be incurred upon builders. ~ _’l‘nron\("'_ iariog-gSince it -came into existence*about 15 months ago, the Ontario ' Mothers’ Allowance Board has expended over $1,000,000 to those benefiting under the act. TO ELECT MEMBER TO - “BOARD OF EDUCATION The polls will be open from 5 to 8 o’clock Friday evening at the Cen- tral school building for the purpose of electing a member to the board of education to succeed Quincy Brooks, resigned. C. E.'Battles has ‘been prevailed upon to become ‘a candidate, and as far as.as known, he and Thomas E. Lloyd are the only cm\di(lnt-;s seeking eclection. Mr. Battles has been a citizen of the city for a num- ber.of years and is a thorough, cap- able business man, and ‘friends be- lieve he should make a good, strong member on this board. T. E. Lloyd announced today:that the board also. ~ Mr. Lloyd has been a resident of Bemidji for a, numoer of years, and takes an detive;interest in its welfare. He is the logal for the Amicrican Railway [Express. He is alsa a capable man, fur the school board and friends belicve that he will poll a heavy vote. =Y CHARTER COMMISSION —_— in Discussion Now Instead of “Knocking” Later 3 The charter._comm held its regular weekly meeting at the city hall Wednesday evening: All but three of .the.commission were present. A general‘discussion of sections of the proposed charter pertaining to the appointment of officers, duties of the mayor_and other officials was held. n ‘Friday evening the charter com- mittee will meet and prepare for con- sideration such sections as w bove outlined and discussed. The commission is desirous of pre- senting to the public such portions of the .charter as may be tentatively adopted, so that those having new ideas or suggested changes, may have the privilege to present them to the commission before the charter is competed. Citizens are urged to take an in- terest in all the meetings and make suggestions to the commission. “The ime’to do this is right now, at each meeting,” said a member of the com- mission, . “and ‘not ‘wait; until the charter comes for a vote'and then ‘knock’ it.” FIRE DOES $60,00 DAMAGE IN MINNEAPOLIS STCRE (By United Press) 4 Minneapolis, Feb. 2.—Fire in the R. F. Berten furniture store today caused $60,000 ‘damage. One fire- man was overconie and three othe suffered frozen hands while fighting the fire, which lasted three hours be- fore being brought under control. Water poured on the fire froze on the streets and tied up traffic. TELEPHONE OPERATORS | TOGIVE ANNUAL BALL The “hello” girls <of the Bemidji exchange of the Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. are to give their an- nual dance at the new armory Thurs- day evening, February 23, and a committee.of their number is work- ing earnestly making preparations for an even bigger social event than last *s _dance. « This annual af- fair social event a and the public are looking forward to another big time ‘this year. { The Riggs five-piece orchestra has | been engaged to play for this dance, having given such genuine satisfac- tion at this same cvent last year. The armory is'to be decorated in the company ~colors of blue and white, and special lighting arrange- ments will lend enchantment to the hall. A special committee of opera- tors will canvass the city selling tick- ets at $1 per couple. = The general public is dnvited to attend and all are. assured an enjoyablé :évening. LITTLE CLIFFORD CHANDLER PASSED AWAY LAST NIGHT Little + -Clifford - Chandler, * five months’ old son of M. and Mrs, Wal- lace Chandler, fifth. ward; pasesd awdy last evening at the home. The mother is reported to be seriously ill. -The time of the funeral has not been learned at this time. GERMAN RAILROAD STRIKE TIES UP BERLIN TRAFFIC Berlin, Feb. 2.-—A general strike ed for last. midnight was expected to tie up all long distance and local pas- senger and freight trains_teday. in far more shots at close range than did the sailors. The first period end- éd with the teachers on the long end of a 14 to 7 score, the same ratio be- ingT }rlpnintained throughout the game. college started the‘ scoring and had a fair-lead-before the Navy boys scored at_all. . After finding them- selves the. militia’ put up a game, which, with more regular . practice would develop a first-class .team: This ‘Was only the ‘sécond appearance of the navy team and at that only threc players of the previous game tock. part last night. Riggs, right forward, and Horns, center, led the scoring for the teach- ers, although, Simons and: Rowens showed up bétter on the floot. Horns scored four field goals and altogether played a much:better game than last week. Riggs netted two field goals good.on three attempts at field goals. and four free throws. Simons made Romens completed the scoring with three field goals. Elliott substituted for Bergland, left guard, in:the' lat- ter part of the first period, and in the second period when Riggs: went. out on four personals Bergland:substitut- ed at right forward. Public’Is Urged to Take Part yeal flfls alwdys proved an enjoyable d both the operators He of 260 German railrond workerskeall- | & 'HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS WIN CONTINUES DISCUSSION| FROM CITY GIRLS TEAM The Bemidji~high school basketball team defeated Teachers college game. the second of the high school squad The Ixtter.team showed more exper- ience and better floor work, taking the first half by a count of 7 to 5: The last period, was somewhat slower than by’ the high school Team. For' the high school, Bernice scored one field go: ree throws; Ella Elliott scored one field goal and Louise Golz Alice Cameron, Ma- bel Tannet, Edla-Rude and-Irene Ly- one free throw. ons' completed the - line-up, several game. A. Olson completed the scoring wit! up. J. W. Smith of the high school réfereed. JEWISH WAR RELIEF for the Drive to Raise Funds in Minnesota were called into conferenc Captain Jacob Rothfield, of .C| War R Minnesota toward y in Central Eastern A st ¢ conference will be soon mitf will be named : 0,000, nesota is onc of the ten rection of Charles at l"orfI earborn ago, Joseph H Schanfeld, : chairman of the campaign. of in the Ukraine, Poland and oth, arcas of istricken Europe. dren, whose parents and discased, in the: gions,” (Continued on Pagy 6) STATE POLITICS BEING S/nator Kellogg Receive Much State Comment (By United Press) St. Paul, Feb. 2.—Political de opments of the next few weeks wi be watched with interest. cans and Democratic state tions are scheduled for March 31 ef interest centers in probable senator possibilitics have far. Two possible opponents to Senator Frank B. Kellogg for the Republican endorsement have been mentioned in They are Justice Oscar Hallam of the state su- preme court and Governor Preus. . It certain that if Gov. Preus does not come out for the sen- newspapers for months. is practically girls the city. girls’ team at the new armory last evening by a-score of 8 to 5 as a pre. liminary to the Naval iMlitia-State This was the first appearance of the city team and the first, only orie point being made Kirk, changes being made throughout the Pearl Tanner, right forward, and Rose Olson, left forward, each scored one field goal for the city girls, while one free throw, Elsie Nuss, Emma Golz and Elmquist completed the linc- REPRESENTATIVE HERE Is Helping to Perfect a Body A number of local Jewish leaders today by ago, a field representative of the .h‘wgsh’ elief Committee, who is here 1o help perfect an organization for the drive to help raise $250,000 in 4,000,000 f of Jew- and lled when sub-chairmen and com- for all com- Duluth _has Min- ates that make up Zone Seven, under the di- Rubens, whose Minneapolis, is state _pictured to 'them the horrible tuation to which war, pogrom, fam- and disease have brought millions “There are at least 300,000 chil- 4 have died or have been killed, hungry, half-naked Mr. WATCHED WITH INTEREST Two Possible Opponents to Republi- conven- an endorsements for Unit- and governor. been kept under cover pretty well 'thus FINAL SESSION OFMEETLISTED FORSATURDAY Arms Conference Delegates to Sign Treaty Monday With Solemn Ceremonies ) SCOPE OF PACIFIE PACT IS REPORTED ENLARGED I Japanese Demands Were to Be Disposed of at Far East Meet This Afternoon By Carl D. Groat. (By United Press) ‘Washington, Feb. 2.—The final plenary session of the Washington conference is planned for Saturday. Following that on Monday with soi- emn ceremonies at the stute depart- ment conféerence delegates will attach their signatures to the treaty—a treaty to bring peace in the Far East and lay the ground work for a gener- al world peace. .Enlargement of the scope of the four-power Pacific treaty came to light today when it was stated that notes are being exchanged between the four-power tepresentatives with the Portuguese and Dutch stating in substance that for all practical pur- poses their countries are included in the treaty. The twenty-one Japanese demands were to be disposed of at this after- noon's session of the Far East. It hail been previously stated that there would be two such, but it was said today there 'will be three. One will embody the Root principal of the 1[Open Door. The second will deal with China, and the third embodies the Root resolution. Arthur J. Balfour plans to sail Tuesday with most of the British dele- gation and the Ttalian delegation is planning to go on the 18th. PLEASING CONTRALTO TO SING HERE MONDAY n It is with pleasure that the Bemidji Musical Art club announces the en- gagement of Mildred Langtry, con- I[tralto, as assisting artist with the McPhail Trio at the Methodist church Monday evening, Feb. 6. Miss Lang- try is.a Minneapolis girl of unusual beauty and charm, and her glorious voice throws a spell over an audience with the first note uttered. Although contralto in quality, Miss Langtry’s voice is flexible and of wide range, and her head tones and mid- dle voice are as well handled as the deeper tones which are her natural gift. Every number on the program is al- ways a delight to her audience, and the solos she will contribute as her share in Monday's recital, will be no exception to the rule. is expected that a large and enthusiastic audiencs i come ‘this group of artists to “|MELLON OPPOSES FOREIGN DEBT FOR PAYING BONUS (By United Press) Washington, Feb. 2.—Money for the soldier bonus. can be raised thru special taxes on tobacco, first and second class ‘mail, bank checks and documental stamps, Secretary of Treasury Mellon told the house ways and means committee today. Trying to, use the foreign debt to pay the bonus would be futile, he Said, THIEF RIVER FALLS IS LOOKING FOR GRYGLA TRADE atorial nomination, he will be a can- didate for governor again. _Governor Preus has made several ‘| trips to Washington and New York ostensibly on business, and is under- stood to have conferred several times with Senator Knute Nelson, his sy fight against Kellogg. York last week, recent developments. lam expects tax fight, it is said. sor, on the possibility of making a 1 He made an- other trip to Washington and New Justice Hallam's friends have or- ganized and are highl}f elated over he steel cor- poration’s attack on‘the “occupation tax” .on- iron ‘mining in Duluth is claimed by Hallam’s friends to have added fuel to his political fires. Hal- to make considerable political capital out of -the tonnage Should Governor Preus drop out of the race for governor, friends of 0. P. B. Jacobson, railroad and ware- | house commissioner, claim it will be According to information given out by Jens J. Qpsahl, the banking in- terestg of Thief er Falls have as- sured their hearty co-operation to- ward the continuation of the elec- tric line into the Grygla country, con necting up with Thief River. Indi- cations are that the neighboring city is not overlooking any opportunity tending to draw business its way, H. L. RASMUSSEN’S FATHER DIES AT PHILIP, WISCONSIN H, L. Rasmussen received word this morning of the death of his father, Jacob ‘Rasmussen of Philip, Wiscon- sin. Death was caused by cancer of stomach. Mr. Rasmussen will leave tomorrow morning to be present at the fyneral, SHAUGHNESSY PASSES; ' VICTIM OF DISASTER (By United Press) Rude led the scoring for the navy with two field baskets and five free throws. He also showed up well for a new player at the center position. Doran, right forward, playing this first' game, and Olson, left forward, easy sailing for Jacobson. ' Jacobson has not roganized his forces and has made no announcements, but it is generally understood = that he will Join the race. He may oppose Preus for the endorsement in any event. WHEN MINE EXPLODES Brownsville, Pa., Feb. 2. — Six bodies were reported to be recovered {;‘;‘“m]t:: e;‘[l’l:}?i"’h‘wg?”%fi‘:{"‘g;fi each scoredhone field * goal. Haulett No other candidates have been prom. | Washington, Feb. 2. — Second company at ' Gates today, while completed the scoring with one free inently mentioned within the last|Postmaster General E. H. Shaugh- throw. Stapleton was apparently off- color at shooting although he played hard on the floor. Minnick and Reed, both new players; each took a short whirl at the left forward position, re- lieving Olson. J. W. Smith of the high school, ref- nessy died early tod: Reed hospital, a vic erbocker theatre d Shaughnessy had fight with death, proved too severe. sions from sturdy ay at the Walter m of the Knick- ster. made a gamé but his injuries Blood transfu- young soldiers few weeks. TEN MEN BURNED BADLY IN STEAMER EXPLOSION searching - pariies are digging their way toward other men believed: to be entombed. The United” States' Bu- reau of Mines reported the accident was caused by an explosion of gas, but beyond that, had.no details. 2.—Ten New York, Feb. men At mormal times 1,000 men are 9 : i employed, but today-when éheveexplo‘ ereed the game. ~Saturday night the were seriously burned by an explo- made him rally for a time. In an- sion occurred, officials estimated |teachers are to meet the Northwest sion in an engine room of the Cana-| other hospital, Shaughnessy’s wifc i and daughter are slowly recovering dian-Pacific steamship ¢ Empress of School of Agricuiture at Crook: Seotland, in the North river early to- the second gamp between th: teams. there were about 30 men.-in the mine,. the regular day force not having re- ported for duty. from the severe injuries they re- ‘ceived in the disaster, i PO,