Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, February 20, 1922, Page 1

The Pioneer is the only daily within 100 miles of Bemidji and has the largest circulation in Northern Minnesota, > ”~ 1 D f e —e Minnesota — Fair in north; snow probably in south portion to- night and Tuesday. e e BEMIDJI, MINN, MONDAY EVENING, FEB. 20,1022 8Sc PER MONTH Next Dollar Day to-Be Held on Wednesday, March 1, Committee Decides MERCHANTS DESIRE TO ATTRACT NEW SHOPPERS Buyers Expected to Welcome Another Opportunity to Buy at Low Prices ] ' The trade committee of the Bemidji Civic & Commerce as-- sociation in talking over pl for the next Dollar Day has de- cided to stage this event on Wed- nesday, March 1, and urges all merchants who are interested in it to prepare their copy early for the advertising and also offer only bargains that will be worthy of this trade pulling event. A. T. CARLSON, Chairman of Trade Committee, Civic & Commerce Association. Another bargamn treat is in. store for the shoppers of Bemidji and sur- rounding territory Wednesday, March 1, when the Bemidji merchants stage another Dollar Day, so-caller because all items offered are to be sold at a; dollar, and are to be real bona fid: bargains that are bound to command attention from those who have any- thing to buy. Other Dollar Days have been_ big successes, especially from the shop- per’s standpoint, because many of the merchants offered items that they could not replace at the prices for which they were sold. To some business nien this may not seem like good merchandising but the fact that unusual opportuni- ties were offered shoppers made it an object for many of them to visit the various establishments so that they could see other things that the merchants had to sell, and at the present time when the public is re: Juctant to purchase anything more than bare necessities anything that will bring buyers out should’ be con- sidered quite proper. Although prices on merchandise of many kinds have reached old levels there are still many people who are not convinced of the fact and if it can be demonstrated to them that prices have reached their lowest lev- els the cost of putting on “Dollar Day” will be money well spent. The trade committee has assurance that even better bargains will be of- fered. this time and a “hearty re- sponse is looked for from those who are striving to keep the cost of living within bounds. TROUT CLUB, TO RECEIVE ANOTHER FRY SHIPMENT The Bemidpi Trout club wlil re- ceive another consignment of brook trout fry over the Great Northern C. Klein, field secretary of the club will make the distribution from Ros- b Mr. Klein is doing considerable work in behalf of the local club and if his plans materialize there will be abundant trout stocked in ‘the streams in this section of the state. As a result of his efforts, trout fisher- men from all parts of the country are coming . here for this class of sport. STATE RETAIL CLOTHIERS IN SESSION AT ST. PAUL (By United Press) St. Paul, Feb. 20.—Retail cloth- iers of the state open' their 11th an- nuzl convention with ‘banquet here tonight. Gov. Preus and Mayor Hodgson of St. Paul will speak. The convention which lasts four days will discuss business conditions, advertiing, buying, and window displays. A tour.of inspection thru St. Paul clothing factories. will be made. P — IMPOSSIBLE TO GIVE OUT SOURCE OF PACIFIC PACT Washington, Feb. 20.—It is im- possible to ,give the senate the in- formation out of which the four- power Pacific treaty was evolved, - President Harding informed the sen- ate today in replying to Hitchcock's resolution. N 3! An interesting session is assured when the Ralph Gracie post of the American Legion meets in regular session Thursday evening of this week at the rooms of the Civic & Com- merce dssociation at 8, o’clock. A special committée was appointed at the last meeting to arrange a program for this session and something worth- and reports of last year’s officers are expected at this ‘meeting. ~Several matters of new business are to come up for consideration at this time and it is urged that there be a large at- tendance, TR . . railway Tuesday, February 21. W.| Giants on the new armory floor Sat- urday evening. Despite the fact that in several instances Bemidji played for team work instead of baskets, Cast Begins 7F>i|:_|;l "Week of Rehearsals Tonight for " Matinee Monday Under the able direction of Dr. D. F. McCann, the actors who_are to take .part in the Elks’ show, “Jazz Justice,” met Sunday at,the Grand theater and put on a rehearsal as near like the real performance as possible, without makeup, and from the present indication they will stage oné of the most enjoyable home tal- ent shows ever undertaken here. Dr. Dyson’s song, “When Frances Dances With Me,” and the tough talk that goes with it, makes a hit with the members at every rehear- sal #nd will, no doubt, go big at the ~' - performance, Feb. 27 and 28. 7. Robinson evidently missed ing when he chose to be a hard- 3 an. He impersonates the ju ad deals out justice in a ja \nner. son and Barney Erickson put’, Ative skit and should make a big, they can learn the Scan- dinavi ‘ect. 2 Ray, 5 as the “dago” fruit peddlen, one back to the days when th .l place fruit could be purchased was on the street corner. Reserved seats for Roth shows will be on sale at Boardman’s Corner Drug Store Wednesday morning. A matinee will be given at 3:30 Mon- day for the children when a small ad- mission fee will be asked. Rehearsals will take place at the Elks club rooms every night this week except Saturday, and the direct- or requests all members of the cast tobe present without fail. WILLIAM GUMMER TRIAL RESUMED AGAIN TODAY (By United Press) Valley City, N. D., Feb. 20.—Wil- liam Gummer, defendant, began his third day. on the witness stand this morning when his trial was resumed. The third adjourniment of the trial was taken last Thursday when one of the.jurors was stricken with the g Gummer, under cross-examination lagt week, denied testimony of the officers with which the state hoped to convict him. The evidence in the case is circumstantial. MISSOURI MAN SECURES PATENT ON TRACTOR AID (By United .Press) Montgomery City, Mo., Feb. 20.— Thomas J. Weeks, mayor of this place, has received' word from Wash- ington that a patent has been issued to him on an invention which will enable a tractor to work with a bin- der when the ground is too damp for ordinary: machines. GRAND RAPIDS SQUAD IS EASY FOR GIANTS Pulith Tanks Not to Play Here This Week as Was . Announced at Game Grand Rapids was well snowed un- der when_ the city basketball team from that town met the Bemidji the locals won by a score of 48 to 10. The visitors were outclassed in every department of the game, especially in the last period when thay secured only two points on free throws, while Bemidji netted 26 ponts in that half. The first half resulted in a 22 to 8 score., Fred Phibbs, center, proved tc be the outstanding player for Bemidji. He also secured the highest number of points for his side, with six field goals and two free throws. Tanner, right forward, came a close second in the scoring, with six field goals. Frank Phibbs, right guard, netted five field goals; Plummer; left for- ward, four, and Cameron, left guard, two. Plummer missed out on seven attempts at free throws while Tan- ner missed out on two. George Gra- ham substituted for Cameron in the last” period, Cameron going to cen- ter. Eide led the scoring for Grand Rapids with two field goals and one out of three free throws. Logan and Renswig each scored one field goal and McDougal ‘made good on one out of two attempts at free throws. Far- rell completed the Grand Rapids Tine-up. The game was attended by a fair- sized crowd which séemed to take pleasure in watching Bemidji's team: work, although the contest was ex- ceptionally one-sided. Claude Bailey of this city refereed. At the game it was announced that the Duluth Tanks would play here tonight and Tuesday night against the Giants, but word has been received by te manager of the Bemidji squad that the Tanks will be unable to play here this week. No particylar reason was given and the local boys are wondering why the games were cancelled, since the Du- luth team is playing in this vicinity this week. Consequently, no games have been | arranged so far for this week, but efforts are being made to stage at least one fast game, announcement of which will be made as soon as ar-; ranged. . Lt . Three Candidates on Ballots for Election to Office as Mayor of Bemidji POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 6 A. M. TO 9 P. M. Competition for Asug;or;hip and Also as Aldermen from Second and Fourth an}prrow is city election day in Bemidji and the stage is all set for the various polling places to be open from 6 a. m. to 9 p. m. as usual to | receive what is expected to be a large vote. Although there are no very ex- citing fights for office, the most in- teresting promises to be the race for election as mayor. For_ this office there are three candidated) Mayor A. V. Garlock, present incumbent, Abra- | ham Grossman and Mrs. Joe McTag- gart. Mayor Garlock is expected to pull a heavy vote ‘among those who voted for him last year. Grossman is said to have strong support. also, thoughn nothing definite has been indicated to date upon which to base any con- clusion, ~'Mrs. McTaggart has been endorsed by the League of Women Voters and a number of her friends are staging an active campaign for her. She is expected to poll heavily among the women’s votes. For the office of city assessor a close race is looked for with Charles B. Hoyt, present incumbent, opposed by George Stein, former city clerk. Both men are well known in the city and will undoubtedly prove to be popular candidates. Mrs. Belle. Denley for city clerk and George Rhea for city treasurer are unopposed for re-election to those offices. Charles W. Warfield is ‘unopposed for election to the of- fice of park commissioner for a five- year term. R. ‘A, Olson is unopposed as can- {Continued on page 6) i JEWISH LEADERS START CAMPAIGN FOR RELIEF Minneapolis, Feb. 20.— Jewish leaders from all sections of Minneso- ta medi here today to inaugurate a drive for funds to relieve Jewish war sufferers in Eastern -and Central Europe. The campaign to raise $250,- 1000 in the state is part of a national ‘|effort - to collect $14,000,000 Judge Harry M. Fisher, Charles Rubens, chairman of the drive in 10 middle western. states, and Lieut. James H. Becker, all of Chicago, were the ‘speakers. Joseph H( Schanfeld, of this city, is Minnesota state chair- man_for the drive. Mr. Schanfeld presided at the conference. Judge Fisher, who went to Europe as a s ecial representative of the joint distribution committee, which administers all Jewish ‘war relief funds collected in America, described the horrors he had seen in the Uk- raine. E. B. Berman and Dayid Gill have been selected to have charge of the drive in Bemidji and it is hoped by the committee that hearty response will be given these men in’putting over the drive. | condition today would any bearing on his resignation or.not. THONDER STORMS CALLED | BENEFICIAL TO AMERICA| Harvard Professor Declares Lightning Rads Efficient; Ward Off Destruction o (By United. Presa) Cambridge, Mass., Feb. 20.—The much mooted question as to whether lightning rods are efficient in ward- ing . off destruction from lightning bolts has been answered by Prof. R. 'deC. Ward of Harvard University in the affirmative as a result of muck study. . Professor Ward says that there is much needless fear of lightning, ex- plaining that many bolts of the celes- tial electricity are harmless and only strong enough to flash from one cloud to another. “A recent investigation into the value of lightning rods in protecting buildings in the United States leads to the conclusion that the efficiency of the lightning rods in preventing lightning strokes is about 90 per cent,” Professor Ward stated. “Hundreds of fires in houses and other buildings are started every year by lightning. Nearly all of these fires and a considerable loss of human life, could certainly be prevented if mod- ern methods of lightning protection were generally employed. “Thunder storms bring up much that is of benefit. To them we owe much, in parts of the country—evea most of our spring and summer rain- fall. Without thunder showers, our| great staple crops east of the Rocky mountains would never reach matur- ity. One good thunder shower over| a considerable area at a. critical | (Continued on Page 6) . 6. E. CARSON'S CONDITION | REPORTED AS IMPROVING (Special To Pioneer.) Minneapolis, Feb. 20.—Following examination b, ysicians of G. E. Carson at S hospital here this forenoo nnounced at 1 p. m. that Mr. Carson’s’condition ‘was more favorable than at any time since arriving at the hospital. Un- til yesterday, Mr. Carson had bee continuausly delirious. Today he ognized for the first time Mrs. Ca. son. The most dangerous aspect. of his condition is. the weak condition of his heart. The physicians believe | there .is no fatal internal complica- tion although a complete dingnosis has not as yet been possible at the hospital. It was said Mr. Carson’s indicate he now has a slight chance for recovery. DULUTH OPENS ONE-WEEK AUTOMOBILE SHOW TODAY Duluth, Feb. 20.—An auto show| to.last one week, opened here today. Practically every make of American, car will be exhibited. Reduced rates have.been offered dfiring the show by railfoads running into Duluth. | LINDLEY RESIGNS AS | VICE-PRESIDENT OF G. N. (By United Preas) | St. Paul, Feb. 20.—E. C. Lindley today announced his resignation as vice-president and general counsel of the Great Northern railroad. He will remain as a member of the directors and the executive committee. Lindley addressed his resignation to President Ralph Budd, a copy was| also sent to Lewis Hill. Lindley has been aligned against Hill in the fight of the heirs of the late Mary J. Hill over the administration of the estate. It was ot ‘stated whether this had Report of Federal Reserve Board Shows Depression Worst Last Year FAVORABLE REACTION IN BANK_CONDITIONS Reportv‘Shqy!’a, That Period Was Worse Than Generally Believed By Paul Mallon. (By United Press) Washington, Feb. 20.—The trend of general industrial and business conditions, as traced by the Féderal Reserve board in-the annual feport made public today, pojnts upward. This report, recognized, as a bar meter of industry, indi¢ated that the bottom of depression was_Hit last year and predicts a gradual and sub- stantial betterment, . The salient points in this official report are: A favorable industrial réaction has been made manifest in banking con- ditions which will be reflected in every industry. } The success of the' Federal Reserve system is finally proven. . The system hags satisfactorily tided over the major industries, especially the farmers, throughout the period of depression. he denression era than_generally believed. “The report will doubtless shed much light upon the unprecedented conditions with whi¢h, credit and banking .of the country, and more particularly the Federal Reserve sys- tem has had to deal,” Harding said. “The .great economic reagtion was not reflected immediately in the op- eration, of the system, but the fall in commodity prices, which 'began in the case of silks in March, 1920, had was much worst lextended in a special degree to all commbdities by ober.’ BEMIDJI HIGH LOSES T0 - CROSBY-IRONTON SQUAD Crosby-Tronton high school gave the Bemidji high school basketbail squad a second beating Saturday night in a return game at Crosby by a score of 19 to 2, thus dimming Be- midji’s hopes for a championship team this year. Earlier in the sea- son, Crosby defeated Bemidji on the local floor, but a much closer game was looked for when the boys had mad a much better showing during the past several weeks. Coach J. W. Smith, who_ accom- panied the team Saturday is ill at hi home and no particulars of th, game have been learned except the final outcome which in itself shows a very one-sided game. HORTICULTURAL COURSE OPENS AT U. FARM TODAY (By United Press) St. Paul, Feb. 20.—A horticultural short course opens at the Minnesota University Farm today. Fruit grow- ing, landscape gardening, flower growing “and vegetable culture-will be taught... ' — 1 Candling i s it i, = { 1 DISCOSSION ON BONUS "BILL MAY BE DELAYED S_ex‘n‘a‘te ‘Arg ulture ' ‘Bloc . ‘to ‘Meet Some Time This Week to Discuss Bonus (By United Press) ‘Washington, Feb. 20.—(By Carl D; Groat)—Republican members of the house ways and means commit- tee have decided to go ahead with the soldier bonus, abandoning the sug- gestion that the bill be delayed until a later session, it was announced af- ter the meeting toda; By Carl D. (By United Washington, Feb. 20.—Discussion on the soldier bonus may be delayed until house leaders learn definitely how much can be pared from the army and navy appropriations. If will support drastic cuts by some leaders a gool an be made toward providing the first payment on the bonus. Meanwhile proponents of the sales tax plan, advocated by President Harding as the only alternative to dropping the bonus for the present continue to hope that both the sen- ate and the house would yet put one over. The' senate agriculture bloc will hold an informal gathering some time this week to discuss the bonus. Rep- resentatives of the house ways and means committee resumed their con- ference on bonus literature today. Indications were that nothing would occur but more talk. DISTRICT COURT TESTS VALIDITY OF CONTRACT IBY United Press) Fargo, 1 , Feb. 20.—Validity of the contr ch the Burfening & Co., law firm have with the Equity Co-operative Packing plant compar for the collection of not counts, is under attock to trict court. Paper to the amount of $72,0000 is involved. District Judyc Cole issued a temporary injunction restraining the law firm from pro- ceeding with collections until the I gality of the contract is determined. Judge Englert, however, presided at today's hearing. The contention of the new direct- ors of the company is that awarding of the contract docs not appear on the minutes of directors meeting and therefore ig not legal. The new directors headed by €. W. Reichert were elected at the January ockholders’ meetings following the gnation of the former directors of whom P. W. Casey was president. A group of stockholders demanded resignation of Mr. Casey and other directors following the auditing r port which showed loss of about o million. Retiring directors and their Gro: Press) supporters declared that similar los: es were sustained by other lirms and due to present conditions. The pack- ing plant, now closed in located ut West Fargo. Effort is being made to raise an operating fund which will warrant re-opening of ‘“the greatest co-operative, plant of its kind in the United Stale: ; ORGANIZED LABOR AND FARMERS SEEK CONTROL Leaders Predict a Candidate of New Party Will Be in Field By 1924 (By Usited Press) Chicago, Feb. 20.—Representatives of organized labor and farmers laid plans here today to gain political con- trol of the United States. Coualition of the various groaps of labor will be affected around the United Farm- ers National Bloe formed here Satur- day, it was learned on good authiority. Leaders predicted that a candida of the party will he in the field by 1924, Until that time, candidates of other parties, if satisfactory, will be given the support of the new party. In case all other candidates are un isfactory the new party will put their own candidate in the field. “We expect to build up the senate farm bloc ahd make it a real Amer- one of the leaders said. 16 standard railroad Mine Workers, American Federation of Lubor, American Society of Equi- “ommittee of Forty-e par 1 League, Single Tax many other groups will attend. Representatives of the American Teachers association and prominent clergymen are also expected to take part in the meeting. Arthur Townley, said to be one of the lead- ers of the United Farmers Bloc will take an active part in the meetings, it is understood. President John Lewig will atteiid tomorrow and hold g.conference with officials of the rail- road unions relative to the threat- ened coal strike. The rail unions will probably promise moral support in the strike. NINE NORTHERN COLLEGE TO FORM NEW CONFERENCE St. Paul, Feb. 20.—Representa- tives. of nine leading colleges of the Northwest meet in St. Paul today to form a mew intercollegiate athletic conference. Schools sending repre- sentatives to the meeting are St. Thomas, Creighton, Marquette, Mich igan Agricultural college, N kota State, North Dakota Dakota State, South Dakota ** Morningside, " and GRAND JURDRS WIND UP WORK Bulk of Cases Considered By Grand Jury Were Result of Recent Raid COUNTY ATTORNEY WILL PROSECUTE THESE CASES Civil Cases Being Disposed of Rapidly; No. 26 on the Calendar Now Up The grand jury finished its work for this term of court Saturday cve- ning and ground out quite a grist of indictments, most of them being on liquor charges. The majority ot cases were the outcome of the raid conducted by Mayor Garlock last fall, when he, together with the etiorts of the police and other officials made rai nearly 20 joints of various deseri tions. Practically all of these arrests re- sulted in the defendants being bound over to await the action of the grand jury, when they appeared be- fore Judge John F. Gibbons of the municipal court. B /. Garlock and his po- lice force had plans made for a sim- ilar raid sometime last summer, but the various joints were apparently tipped off to” what the offic were doing and as a result no arrests could ccessfully be made at that time. The mayor was then forced to permit the operators to continue in their nefarious business at a free and easy clip, which gave him the opportunity to “get the goods™ on practically all of the loosely conducted joints in this city. The following are reported to have been indicted by the grand jury: Tom Won on an assault charge against another Chinaman by the name of Hum Kee; Christ Wilson, also on an assault charge alleged to have been committed upon J. W. Hoo- ver. The complaint was made by Hoover, alleging that Wilson pointed a gun at him. Ole Hanson, who was caught in the mayor’s net, pleaded guilty and was fined $150 and 30 days in jail or an added 60 days if he failed to pay the fine. Under the city ordinance he was given 90 days or a fine of $100. ling to pay the fines he will a continued sentence of 180 day The following are included in the liquor indictments: Peter Peterson, Frank North, two charges; Frank Gagnon, two charges; Rhoda Judkins; Felton Bertram, two charges; Ole Olson; Tom Doyle, two charges; Geo Sterling, three charges, two liquor and one for the alleged running of a house of ill fame; Mike Bertram, two liquor charges; Pat Stapleton; John Bell, two liquor charges; Peter Blahyj; Otto Erlandson, two liquor charges, and Tom Fenson, a China- man, on a gambling charge. These cases will be prosecuted by County Attorney G. M. Torrance, who has had the habit of “batting” 104 cent on cases of this Kind. Mr. Torrance has done considerable work in connection with wiping out the liquor traffic in this i may be depended upon to give the best kind of service. The ease of Northern National bunk of Bemidji vs. Interstate Colon- ization, company, which was started in court Saturday forenoon, went to the jury shortly before noon today The next case on the civil calendar is that of Frank Gagnon, vs. A. ] Davis. C. L. Pegelow is representing the plaintiff and John L. own tho defendant. Trial of this e was begun when court recon ened this afternoon. CALIFORNIA 1S NEXT BIG QUESTION WITH JAPAN (By United Press) Washington, Feb. 20.—(By A. L. Bradford) —The next big question between the United States and Japan to come to the fore in the Japanese problem is California, it was learn- ed today. After Secretary of State Hughes returns from his vacation, negotiations are expected to be open- ed between the two governments on this question and its collateral prob- lem of Japanese immigration. Baron Shidehara is understood to be preparing to bring it up for atten- tion. TELEPHONE OPERATORS STAGE DANCE THURSDAY Thursday evening of this weck the telephone operators of the Bemidyi exchange of the Northwestern Bell Telephone company will stage their annual ball at the new arm This event promiscs to be a very enjoyablc social affair and both the operators and the public are looking forw; it, A committee has been selling tickets for the past several wecks and indications are that there will be an_exceptionally large attendance. Novel features planned and the armory will be decorated neatly ith the company’s colors. to be furnishea by the Riggs" or- chestra and the public is assured a enjoyable evening,