Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, February 24, 1922, Page 1

The Pioneer is the only daily within loo'm& s of Bemidji and has the \largest - circulation in Northern Minnesota; ¢ g, P LY PIONEER s!ightly colder. Saturday fair“with rising temperature, S | Minnesota.—Fair to) VOLUME XIX, NO; 262 - 5 BEMIDJI, MINN., FRIDAY EVENING, FEB. 24, 1922 MFCARN SEES Declares Nt‘)rthexn Minnesota and North Dakota Will Benefit Soon GENERAL SITUATION ., SHOWS IMPROVEMENT Gives - Impression That Mill Here Will Continue for Number of- Years Minneapolis; 24.—Better times are on the the North- west, and especially ern Minne- sota and North Dak, g \ This is the opinion ¥ \essed here today by Tom MecCar, ‘merly-of Bemidji and now vice ; \dent -and general manager of. th lin-Car- penter interests.: \ \ “Of course the thrxi,,.néd coal strike is a bad feature of the present come back,” said Mr.'McCann, “and jt is having an especially disastrous effect on the lumber business. - The railroads are directly affected be- cause of the high cost of the fuel they now are burning and ;his natur- ally reflects ‘back on_freight rates, making the hoped for adjustment im- possible and delaying the general pro- cess of getting back to normaley. “Aside from the .coal miners com- plication, the general situation _zhov!s improvement.. -We. are. following in “he .footsteps of the south. Down there an advance in cotton acted as a stimulant to business and the present advance of grains ought to snap us back into an activity not experienced for several.months. . “Many persons would be surprised at the actual wheat shortage which today exists in the world. Thé only reason we have not been selling grain in this country at a profit' to’the farmer is because of the distorted oid world - finances. - With improvement along that line and:a good crop this fall, -Northern Minr}esn‘i‘.a a‘na orth Dakota, ;where and, values were less higxb??fiqfi%d'auring the war period. would come back with & bound.” 3 . J ‘Mr. McCann, jeaves Minneapolis today for Washington where he will sit in at a meeting of the advisory committee on transportation. of the congressional cfinmmsiun of agricul- ture inquiry.-Mr: McCann was' ap- pointed a member of this aglvnsory committee by President Harding be- cause of hig reputation as an analy- _tical expeftt on: transportation. ‘He is the only member from the North- west. 5 Sydney .Anderson, representative in congress from the First Minnesota district, is chairman of the commis- sion made up of five members of the house and five members of the senate. “Objects of the commission,” ex- plained Mr. McCann, “are: “To inwestigate and report to con- gress upon the: following subjects: “The causes of the present condi- tion of agriculture “The cln;mse of the difference be- tween the prices of agricultural prod- ucts paid‘to the:'producer and the ultimate cost to the consumer. “The comparative:condition of in- dustries other than agriculture. “The relation of prices of commo- dities other tham agricultural prod- ucts to such produets. A “The banking and financial resour- ces and credits of the country; espec- jally as affecting agricultural cred- its. “The marketing and transporta- tion facilitiés ‘of ‘the country. s 4It is the purpose of the commis- sion to obtain such information that it will be able to make an intelligent recommendation to congress for such legislation ‘as' may be weeded to re- lieve existing undesirable conditions. This is the first'time in'the history of the country that active heads in the various lines .of business to be af- fected - by the proposed legislation have been called in for information and advice. s g “The commisgion was authorized to name various advisory committees and it is as a memiber of the trans- portation committee that T am going to Washington to confer with the other- members. P i “We -meet in formal session on Monday of next week and we plan to have our report ready for the com- mission by the end of the week. O'I course a great amount of preliminary work had to be done. G “Personally, 1 feel that this is a (Cortinued on Page 8)- TELEPHONE OPERATORS STAGE ENJOYABLE BALL The telephone” operators of the Be- midji_exchange of the Northwestern Bell Telephone company staged their annual bell at the new armory ‘Thurs- day evening with a large-sized crowd in attendance. Music was furnished by the Riggs five-piece orchestra and everyone who attended qpparent]y spent a very enjoyable evening, Danc- ing continued until about 1 o’clock. The armory was especially decorat- ed for the occasion with-the com- pany’s colors, and programs were for- nished 'the dancers. Refreshments were served in the baement and the checking of wraps was well attended to. Altogether a very enjoyable so- cial event was staged. POPULAR PRICE STORE “WILL OPEN in New Barker Building ‘Opens T«’:morrw —— Saturday: morning at 9 o’clock there will be usher in_another val- uable addition fo the Bemidji busi- mess district when ' the ladies’ an misses’ ready-to-wear - establishment to be known ag Johnson’s popular price _store, ‘informally opens its doors to the public. . This firm will now have two stores, the original one at Grand Forks, N. D., and the one 'here. Otto John- son, of that firm, has already moved his family to this city and will man- age the store here. Although the store is not in the fin- ished stage that had been planned for it, nevertheless it is in suitable condi- tion to.present a fine appearance for the opening date. Finishing details will not . interfere with the proper handling of the business at this time. A complete line of ladies’ and miss- es’ ready-to-wear and millinery wiil be handled by this concern. They wilk employ a:goodly number of sales ladies who are well acquainted with he trade in- this city and from the surrounding territory, and although the store presents the appearance of one of New York’s Fifth avenue stores, ‘the management' states. that they will cater to popular prices at all times. < The show windows are new and unique and lend-themselves very well to the display of garments, which wil!' all be shown on dummy models, and the front, as a whole, will add to the apnearance of Third street. Actual work on the 'construction of the building was begun by E. A. Barker late-last fall, with George Somkmers, contractor in charge of - he ‘WOrkK., NEAR EAST RELIEF FILMS TO BE SHOWN AT GRAND The two films “Children of Sorrow” and “Alice in Hungryland’ will be shown at the Grand theater Saturday immediately following the afternoon’s matinee, and at this time, Dr. Brock, Minneapolis, who is in Bemidji this week in charge of the Near East Re- lief work, will- lecture. ~This will be especially interesting, as well as ed- ucational, “and: all- members: of the s and all women' Bemidji womens’ to-be-present. of Bemidji-are uf LOCALLEGION HOLDS SHORT BUSINESS MEET, Despite oply ‘a small attendance on account of conflicting affairs Thurs- day night, the Ralph Gracie post of the American Legion held a short business meeting with the newly- elected dfficers in charge. The program which had been ar- ranged for this- session was post- poned until the next regular meet- ing, March 9, when a mock trial will be taged also. ‘A number of committee reports will be heard at that time and altogether a very en- tertaining meeting is planned. It is expected by that time that the mem- bers will be. free to attend the ses- sion and take part in the various. projects ylanned for the next few months. T. C. Bailey is the chair- man of the committee in charge of the arrangements for the mock trial and with four attorneys within the membership ‘of the post a-very in- teresting trial is assured. STATE TEACHERS PLAY McINTOSH SATURDAY . - Fast High School Team Will Be Seen in Action on Bemidji Floor The Bemidji State Teachers college basketball squad has a hard game scheduled ifor -Saturday ‘night when the McIntosh high school team comes here to play at the new armory. Mec- Intosh. is a strong contender for the district, championship in_its own dis- trict, has defeated the Fosston high school squad and also the Crookston high school team, the ofily defeat suf- fered by the latter squad_this sea- son. - The Bemidji teachers defeated Fosston 25 to 17 in the early sea- son anl all this dope is indicative of a close and hgrd-funiht game Satur- day 'night. - McIntosh is accredited with. having one of the fastest high school -quints in this section of the state, but, playing on their own floon,’ g victery. for Bemidji is not impossi-,| le. Romens; running guard, whose ab- sence was keenly felt in the game] against the Hibbing Junior college last week, will 'be back in the game tomorrow night and the entire squad will be in_the best of condition to meeti the McIntosh boys. MclIntosh’s lineup has been an- nounced as follows: Vernon Jensen, right forward; Lloyd Trogerson, left forward; Oscar Lowe, center; R. El- lenson, left guard; and Roy Dille, right guard. ) . Riggs and Simons are expected to start the game -for Bemidji-at the forward positions, Horns at center, Romens and Elliott at the guard po- sitions. Altogether a very interesting and enthusiastic game is assured and it is urged that hearty support be given the' teachers both by the student body of the college and by the public in: general, - The game will be called mmmow GREEN P m Ladies’ - Ready-to-Wear Store| DS FVEHOLR Declares - Crime Could ‘Have Been Committed Only By an “Insider” I BELIEVES MURDERER.WAS ACQUAINTED WITH HOTEL e 0 ~ Says Stranger Would Have _Had No Motivé in Adding Murder to Rape . (By United Press) Valley City, N. D., Feb. 24.—For Jfive hours State’s Attorney Green plead with the jury to find William szmpr guilty of the murder of Ma- rié¢ Wick, pretty Grygla, Minn., girl on June-7. The state’s: attorney argued first that the crime could have been com- mitted only by an “insider” and sec- ondly. that evidence pointed directly. to the night clerk as the guilty party. He described the blamelss charact- er of the dead girl and the father burst into deep sobs as the attorney called her “Mary,” the name she was known by at home. Even though there ‘was a_James Farrell the state’s attorney is sure there is not no man not absolutely acquainted with the hotel and its in- habitants could have committed the crime. Details showed that the man who killed the girl returned and re- (Continued on Page 8) TRAIN SERVICE AGAIN ~ APPROACHES NORMAL Practically All Trains In and Out of Bemidji Now Run- ning Close to Schedule .., Train service:in and out:of Bemid- ji:has:practically Tecovered from the effects of the snow storm and gale which_hit this section- of the North- west ‘Wednesday. Most trains are running close to their original sched- ules, while others are not far behind time. 'The Great Northern line from Bemidji to Sauk Center is still block- ed, no train having been over this line to Bemidji for the past two days. It is‘expected, however, that the serv- ice on' this line-will be restored soon. On the Minnesota & International line all trains havq been restoréd to regular schedule. No. 31" goes to Kelliher today and No. 32 will leave Kelliher tomorrow morning on sched- ule time. * No. 33 will leave Brainerd tomorrow morning on time and No. 34 will leave International Falls on schedule. On _the * Great' Northern "a train from Duluth opened up that line and arrived in Bemidji at 9:52 last night. This line is also. practically open to- day and trains will run close to reg- ular schedule. The M. & 1. train. which was stalled] at Pine River nearly all day yester- day arrived in Bemidji about 5 o’clock last evening and continued on to In- ternational = Falls, returning early this mornig. Altogether, Bemidji and the sur- rounding territory is digging: itseli out from under and within a few days regular service of all kjnds. will undoubtedly be restored. 2 CONDITION OF MR. CARSON SHOWS MORE IMPROVEMENT Word was received by tele- ' phone this ‘afternoon from Min- to the effect that thc condition of ‘G. E. Carson at St, ‘Mary's hospital has shown con- siderable improvement during the past 24 hours, His mind is much more clear now than for some time. It is also reported that Dr. E. H. Smith, who is at- tending Mr. Carson, will probably return to Bemidji tomorrow, leaving Mr. Carson entirely in the care of the specialists. WILL ADDRESS MASS MEETING G. G. Glick to Outline Plans Relative to St. Lawrence Tidewater Project TOPIC OF IMPORTANCE TO ENTIRE NORTHWEST Special Noon - Day Luncheon to Be Served Tomorrow; Address Follows Gy G. Glick, field representative of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Tide- water commission of Minnesota, will address the business men of the city and all other persons ‘interested at the Civic & Commerce association rooms tomorrow noon, following a ispecial luncheon to be served by the association. Mr. Glick is an orator of rare ability and it is assured that ‘his message will be worth while. His subject deals with a matter of vital importance to every business man and cvery farmer, meaning in- creased prosperity for every resident of the northwest. /It is extremely ess organization and eve: ial that every ndividual in .|the northwest get behind the move- ment if necessary legislation is to be enacted by congress. Mr. Glick is a rapid-fire orator who ‘lastounds his hearers with his force rstands this and eloquence. He, subject thorowghly put to him re- garding the project. Plans are being made for a large attendance at both the luncheon and the meeting to follow and every per- son interested in the tide-water pro- ject, whether a member of the as- sociation of mnot, is cordially invited to be present and take part in the diseussion which will be opened by the speaker if any doubt is left in the minds of his hearers regarding this movement now being brought to the attention of congres and for which legislation authorizing construction is now beiryy bitterly fought by east- ern congressmen RESERVATION TO PACT 'APPROVED BY HARDING Washington, Feb. 24.—President Harding today approved a compro- mise reservation on the four-power pact submitted by Senator Brande- gee. The committec agreed to vote on the treaty at 10 o’clock tomorrow. The text of the compromised agree- ment accepted by President Harding follows: “The¢ United States understands under statements of the preamble and under terms of this treaty there is no lcommittmgnt to armed forces, no .alliance and no obligation to join in_any defense.” WHI by able [ I 3 FORGER ADMITS PART N DEAT Story Told By Convicted Man at Detroit -Is Partially Confirmed Today CONFESSES DOPE RING SOUGHT TAYLOR’S DEATH | Names Chinaman as Person Who Did Actual Slaying of Film Director (By United Press) Detroit, Mich., Fet. 24.—Confirma- tion in part of the wierd story of the murder of William Desmond Tay- lor by members of a dope gang as told by harry Fietds, convicted forg- er, was reported to local authorities today. F Verifications have been expected of Field’s statement that a $1,000 bill was changed at.a bank the day" fol- Hlowing the’ murder by members of the murder gang, according tc¢ ad- viceg Sheriff Coffin said he received from Los Angeles authorities. Taylor because he was attempting to keep a famous film actress from the gang, Field said. Field said the re- volver with which Taylor was ‘mur- dered was buried near the Taylor home. It was selected by Wong Sam- mie Lee, who is named by Field as the actual slayer. Lee expressed his wish for the gun when the slaying was_plotted in the dope den. “1 overheard them saying that they (Continued, on Page -8) TOM WON BEING TRIED ON CHARGE OF ASSAULT Selection ‘of . jury Completed [ This Morning to Hear the First Criminal Case Selection of a jury in the -case of the State of Minnésota against Tom Won, a Chinaman, who, it is alleged assaulted Hum Kee, another China- man, was completed this morning and the case is now being argued. Attoney C. L. Pegelow was ap- pointed attorney by the cotirt to rep- resent Tom Won and County Attor- ney Graham M. Torrance will prose- cute for the state. The following have been sclected on the jury: George W. Rhea, John Jorusek, Herman Fenske, George Det- ling, W. P. Engen, J. D. Hamlin, Ross Noble, Sam Dalgard, Mrs. J. R. Flynn, Herman Levandscki, Mrs. Wm. Hail and Charles Coffin. " The charge is first degree assault or assault with a dangerous weapon with intent to kill. The penalty is from five to ten years at the state prison. i . The case of the Northern National bank against, the Interstate Coloniza- tion company, which was begin Tues- day, was decided by a jury this morn- ing bringing in a verdict of the full amount, $1,750, in favor of the Northern National bank. There will be third degree work at the meeting of the I. 0. O. F. to be held this evening at 8 o’clock at the Moose hall, and all members are urged to bé present. . About This Time of Year "~ a'Ng MATY 4 OH JIMINY HURRY AN” | SEE WHAT TH STORR. LEFT IN THE BARN at 8 o'clock, e ! T i The dope ring wanted to get rid of [U! 85¢c PER MONTH -3 a5 ' * Naval Militia Squad - Plays Bagley Legion ‘and Local Girls Also Travel Two Bemidji basketball teams, ac- companied by a large number of local fans, will invade Bagley tomorrow afternoon and play Bagley basketball team at that village tomorrow-night. The Bemidji Naval Militia unit will play the Bagley American Legion team, and the local high school girls Wwill meet the Bagley high school girls. Two fast and interesting games are assured and all who desire to accom- pany the teams to Bagley are urged to do so. A dance will be staged at the Bagley I. 0. O. F. hall following the ;games and music will be furnish- ed by a Bemidji orchestra. The Bagley American Legion squad has an exceptionally strong line-up this year and will give the Bemidji sailors a hard game in all respects. Both games will be staged at the high school gymnasium, the first game to be called at 7:30. The Naval Mili- tia_ will take its strongest line-up and will go to Bagley prepared for a hard game. The Bagley high school girls have always been known for their brand of basketball and the Bemidji girls have a strong team this year alsi A very close and interesting game is assured by the girls 'who will also go to Bagley with their strongest line- D. Followers of both teams have ex- pressed their intention to accompany the boys and girls to Bagley to lend their support to the teams and enjoy an outing. The teams leave here tomorrow afternoon on the 3:17 Great Northern, returning carly Sun- day morning. TO CONDUCT EXAMINATION FOR FOREST PATROLMEN e ranger for this punces that he will con- duct examinations for forest patrol- men at his office_over the Northe National building on March 1. The exam) ions_will begin at 9 a. m: and soldi will be given pref- erence for the varioug positions. Ex- aminations are also to be held in the vavious districts of the state “at thi time, Details will be cheerfully given out by Mr. Johnson: s FIVE TRAINMEN KILLED AND SEVERAL INJURED (By United Press) St. Paul, Feb. 24.—Five trainmen were killed when the Winnipeg Flyer No, 10 collided with a snow plow three miles east of Waverly on the Great Northern late Thursday after- noon, Nine persons, including one pas- seriger, were reported injured. The Winnipeg Flyer double-headed and the force of the collision locked the first engine with the one pushing the snow plow. Early reports from Wa- verly today gave the following names of the dead: R. A. McDonald, 50, head engincer on the flyer; Hugh J. Johnson, 40, S Paul, second engineer on the flyer. McDonald of Willmar, engineer o the snow plow, J. J. Pelton, Minne- apolis, fireman on the flyer. Nine others were injured. H. E. McCabe, conductor, Charles Rasmus- sen, Harry Dalton of Willmar and two brakemen. Three firemen and one passenger, whose names could nay be ascertained, ‘were ‘injured. The injured were taken to Willmar. CLOQUET SQUAD MEETS GIANTS HERE TONIGHT Fast Range Team Assures a Hard Game for Bemidji; Has Fine Record i Local fans age in for a fast game of basketball tonight provided they witness the game between the Bemid- ji Giants und the Cloquet city team, which will be staged at the new arm- ory at 8 o’clock. This promises to be one of the best games to be seen here this season. Cloquet comes here with an envi- able record, having twice defeated ghe Duluth Tanks on Ithe Duluth floor and winning from practically all teams-in-the northeastern part of the state; Although Cloquet was de- feated by the Crookston Independents at Crookston Wednesday night by a score of 44 to 27,'a much closer game is assured tonight, judging from thc results ‘of encounters Between Be- midji and Orookston this season. From all reports, Cloquet would still be the favorite against Crookston should a game be played between these two teams on the Cloquet floor. Knowing whati sort’ of a team Crookston possesses, this year and considering the fine showing made against it by the Cloquet team Wed- nesday night, local fans can easily be certain that Cloquet has a squad which will force the locals to put up their best game from start to finish. The Cloquet squad arrived in Be- '|midji yesterday afternoon in plenty of time for the game, and assuring fans that the train service will have no effect on the game tonight. The visitors are here to win and Bemidji is here to put up the best brand of basketball possible. The Giants wiil have their best available players for the game tonight, with practically the same lineup as that which hag rep- (Continued on Page 8), lof about two months, lndiclfil)l;l Are That County Convention of Republicans Will Be Well Attended CONSIDERABLE INTEREST NOW SHOWN IN BEMIDJI Democrats Have as Yet Shown Little Interest in Holding Party Convention February 27th is the last day, ac- cording to County Auditor A. D. Johnson, for filing as a candidate for delegate to the Republican county convention to be held March 18. This conventidn will elect dele- gates to the district and state con- ventions which will be held at St. Claud and St. Paul on March 30 and 31, respectively. Considerable interest is being tak- en in the filing of candidates from the various wards in the city, and there are quite a few already filed from the country and village pre- cincts. The following number of delegates are to be chosen from the city: First Ward, 9; Second Ward, 8; Third Ward, Fourth Ward, 7, and Fifth Ward, 2. The democrats under the law can also hold a county convention but so far there has been but one filing that of Charles S. Dailey in the see- ond ward. The filings so far made ave as fol- irst Ward—F. S. Arnol 3rown, H. W, Bolger, Chris Olson, A. McDonald, Mrs. W. Lakin, Bd- uard F. Netzer, F. B. Getchell, E. D. Boyce, R. A. Olson, R. L. Given, Geo. W. Rhea, J. Leroy Elwell, Geo. M. . Palmer, W. N. Bowser. Second Ward—C. L. Pegelow, k. H: Denu, A. L. Molander, Mabel E. Wagner, J. P. Lahr, E, R. Jahr, Al- bert L. Barker, G. W. Campbell, Fred 2. Best, H R. Jones, Anton R. . Mitchell: T Lucas, Fred Petra, P. M. Djgaire, L. 1 Landberg and William Everts. Fourth Ward—Mrs. Franc: Mrs. Anna Croon, Berman, K. K. Roe, J. E. Malc A. Carlton, John A. Cline, T - vin, C. F. Gringer, C. L. Mikkelson, A. J. Naylor, Pearl Barnett and 0. J. Laqua. Outside—P. J. Millbach, town of Jones; W. L. Myers, town of Turtle Lake; Nels K, Lybeck, town of Frohn; A. A. Andrews, village of Kel- lihe! am Dolgaard, village of Kelli- r Bakke, town of Roosevelt: Hugo Schulze, town of Port Hope; ‘Wm. Lennon, village of Kelliher; G. Stenmon, town of Benvill F Sullivan, village of Blackduck; Henr, village of Blackduck; ck Schulze, town of Port Hope; . Oberg, village of Blackduck; Fricson, village of Spooner; Mrs. Chas. S. Carter, town of Hines; Mar- raret Bene, village of Kelliher: Geo. E. Erickson, village of Spooner; Mrs. Wm. T. Barry, village of Kelliher, Inul W. G. Schroeder of Grant Val- ey. BEMIDJt PEOPLE ATTEND ANNUAL MINNESOTA PICNIC .Fgllowin;; is a list of names of Be. midji people who attended the ann Minnesota ic at Los Angcles: Mr. and A. A, Warfield, Mr. and Mrs, Charles W, Warfield, Mr. and Mrs, H. A. Bridgeman, Mrs. E. E. McDonald and Miss Lottie McDon- ald, Mrsy C. W. Jewett, Fran Wil. linms, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Swedbach, und Mrs. F. S, Lycan and Miss Donna Lycan. MOOSEHEART LEGION TO GIVE MASQUERADE BALL The women of the Mooseheart Le- gion are making plans for a big time at their masquerade ball which, will be given Tuesday evfning, Feb. 28, at the new Moose hall. They have engaged a six-picce orchestra to fur- nish the music, and have offered prizcs for the best dressed couple and also the most comically dressed couple, The public is invited to attend, MRS. W, J. McCARTHY DIES AT ST. ANTHONY HOSPITAL Mrs. William J. McCarthy passed away this morning at o'clock au St. Anthony’s hopital after an illness | She leaves besideg her husband, a conductor on the Minnesota & International ruil- way, a three-and-a-half-year old daughter, Colette, her mother, Mrs. H. S. Kinney, a married sister, living at Duluth, and a brother, Palmer Anderson. Mrs. McCarthy had made her home in Bemidji for the past 15 years and was well and favorably known. She leaves a large circle of friends who mourn her death, She was united in marriage to Mr. McCarthy in 1916, As far as was known, at press time today, the funeral services will he held at St. Philip’s church at 9 o'clock Monday morning. Interment will be in Greenwood cemetery under the dis rection of H. N. McKee, funeral djs recto L h e G e ey S AR SR