Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 15, 1922, Page 1

= b WEEE (S _The--Pioneer is the: only. daily within 100 miles of Bemidji and Northern Minnesota, has the largest circulation in / | ""‘T o F=F - { ! Mindesota nig% Thursday; increasimg., c ' not much change in ten VOLUME XIX. NO. 278 BEMIDJI, MINN., WEDNESDAY EVENING, MARCH 15, 1922’ 55¢ PER MONTH DELEGATES & Cornpleté Returns for Cou;\ty Have Not 'ngn Received By. County Auditor REPUBLICANS TO MEET IN BEMIDJI SATURDAY Eight Delegates to Be Named : to District and Eleven to State Conventions Beltrami county elected delegates to the conventions, both Republican and Democratic, which will be: held in the.court house Saturday, March 18 and Tuesday, March 21 respec- tively. The Republicans will gather at the court house at about 2 p. m., ‘when they will choose a set of eight .dele- gates to the congressional convention to be held at St. Cloud March 80, and eleven delegates to the state conven- tion to be held at St.,-Paul March 31. The local county cofivention will also choose a.chairman, a secretary and a treasurer, which will be done in the regular order. of procedure, when the convention s called to or- der. 3 E. B. Berman and C. L. Pegelow are being strongly mentioned as pos- sible timber for the chairmanship, but no definite line-up ean:he secured un- til all delegates have been checked up and their choice ascertained. That the convention will be strong- ly for Preus, is_self-evident; as all delegates, both elected and defeated, _were avowed supporters of the gov- ernor. Senator .Kellogg will also come in for his share of support, ac- cording to present indications, as will the regular state Republican of- ficeholders, with one exception, that being the present' clerk of the.su- preme court, Herman. Mueller. Sentiment in this county: strongly favors Miss Eloise Calihan for this ce, if veports from various sec- tions may- be relied upon, and it is possible that the delegates from this “county will be instructed for her. “The delegates elected from the ;varinus wards. in’ the city”ares ag fol- ow: First Ward—B.. W. Lakin, J: J. Opsahl, George W.. Rhea, R. L. Gi en, R. A. Olson, E. D. Boyce, Fran. cis' Arnold, Eduard Netzer and Mrs. Ella Rasmussen. - Second Ward—C. L. Pegelow, H. Z. Mitchell, J. C. Parker, T. C. Bailey, H. R. Jones, A. R, Erickson, Rose Frost and E. R. Jahr. Third Ward—C: B. Hoyt, I. B. Ol- son,” W. S."LaMont, Fred A. Hanson and W. M. Everts. - Fourth Ward—John Cline, J. E. Maloy, Mr: nna Croon, Mrs. Fran- ces Smart, K. K. Roe, E. B. Berman and.J. Aj Carlton. Fifth Ward—Anton Wold and J. E: Heywood. Reports frdm the country districts or from other cities and villages in the county have. nat. yet been re- ceived, but County Auditor A. D. Johnson expects: to have this infor- mation in during the next day or two. A complete list of delegates elect- ed will be published ag soon as the information is ‘at hand.. The Democrats elected delegates ag follows: First Ward—R. E. Cota and. L. F. Johnson; Second Ward— J. E. Cahill, C. 8. Dailey.and Thomas Cassidy; Third Ward—Clarefice Fou- cault and T. E. Lloyd; Fourth and Fifth Wards, - no -Democratic- dele- gates elected. KIWANIS TO ENTERTAIN - LADIES THIS EVENING The Kiwanis club will entertain at Ladies’ Night with a4 banquet at the Markham hotel this evening. This will.be followed by an informal danc- ing party given by the Eiks to which the Kiwanians and their ladies are invited.” A very enjoyable evening is assured by the committee in charge and a large attendance is urged. 7 A. F. AND A. MASONS TO HOLD MEETING TONIGHT A. Masons, will meet in regular com- munication this evening at the Ma- sonic hall at 8 o’clock. A large at- tendance is requested. HEARING ON-WO00D RATE Arguments for and against a_ low- er freight rate on fuel wood will be heard by the state railroad and ware- house commission at a public hear- ing to be held at the Markham hotel ‘tomorow forenoon at 10 o’clock. This hearing is the result of a formal com- plaint filed 'several woeks ago by Charles S. Carter of Hines, and sign- _ed by a-number of other residents of this community. It is expected that O. P. B. Jacob- - son, a members of the commission, ¥ill be in charge of the hearing, which will be called at the hotel and probably be adjourned to the rooms more easily accommodated. B.|erty damage was done by a tornado - | politicians are already picking ca i- Bemidji Lodge No. 233, A. F. and | T BE HELD TOMORROW l of the Civic & Commerce associa- > tion where interested parties will be strong factor, each of the old parties J LEROY ELWELL Mr Elwell has always taken an ac- tive part in the affairs of the Civic and Commerce association, and at the annual meeting Tuesday evening he was elected to serve as president of that organization for the ensu- ing year. He succeeds E. A. Barke.:, who-had held that position for - years, Mr. Elwell is well and \ ably known among the businest and the farmers and is sure to pr an able head for such an associatit ELEVEN WORLD RECORDS BROKEN IN PAST SEASON Se&en‘l» Marks Are Ousted By New Generation of Speed - and Endurance % New York, March 15 (United Press) —Eleven world’s records broken, two equalled and four established contrib- uted_to the most successful indoor athletic season of history which is just drawing to a close - Several marks, which througn twenty years of residence or more on the books, were thought to be per manent were ousted by a new gen- eration that seems to know no limit to speed and endurance. The outstanding figure in the ranks of the record breakers was the little Chicago taxi-driver, Joie Ray. He al- ways has beer a great little running machine, but he was more than “right” this season. Ray broke three world’s records. When he ran a mile and a quarter in 5:33 3-5 he broke a record that had been in print for 27 years. He made .(Continued, on: Page 8) AT LEAST 26 KILLED _At least 26 persons :-were killed, nearly 100 injured and a huge prop- that swept parts of Oklahoma, Ar- kansas-and Louisiana during the last 24 hours, according to.reports today. Twelve dead and more than 50 in- jured were reported from Sulphur and Gowen, Okla., where twisters did great damage. Eight negroes died in storms that swept Jefferson = county, Arkansas. The injured list was high. Four per- sons wetre killed in West Baton Rouge, and several were hurt. NORTH DAKOTA ALREADY - - PICKING CANDIDATES Interesting Fight Expected to Develope Again in Dakota Election Fargo, March 15.—With the pri- maries only four months’ distant, dates for the important state offices. Already six candidates are me: tioned for the senatorship to succeed Porter J. McCumber, who is complet- ing ‘his 22nd year in the senate. Mr. McCumber will be a candidate to succeed himself. A. J. Gronna, de- feated in’ 1920 by E. Ladd, endorsed by the Nonpartsians, has hopes of re- gaining his seat this year. Republicans who want neither Me- Cumber or Gronna are seeking a can- didate they can support and are try- ing to bring out A. M. Christianson, present supreme_court judge. Bacon, Grand Forks publish~ er, is another Republican possibility. There is talk that the Nonpartisans will nominate ex-Governor Frazier. The Democrats are talking J. F. T. 0'Connor, Grand Forks lawyer, the fusion candidate for governor de- feated by the Nonpartisans at the primaries two years ago. For governor, R. A. Nestos 'will probably aspire for the Republican nomination or in-event'the anti-Non- partisan element united to form a “palance of powef,” may ‘be’ the fu-} sion candidate. Dr. L. S. Platou ofl' Fargo is mentioned as a Democratic gubernatorial . candidate, providing the Democrats put their own ticket in the field. The Nonpartisans may seek to elect A. E. Leiderback, chai man of the state executive comm tee. Whether there will be three com- plete tickets in the field at the pri-| maries will probably depend on what | action the Nonpartisans take March 23. If they appear to be united and} formidable, the elements opposed! will have a fushion ticket. If the| Nonpartisans do not appear to be a! will nominate a complete ticket. / +| The public PRESIDENT 5. & To Sucgeed Earle A. Barker as ‘President of Civic ‘and': Commerce Association MITCHELL AND ISTED Interesting Program. Follows Dinner at 6:30; Annual Report Is Heard g year were elected and all busi- after 9 Yock. Heretofore, counting of the )ts has occupied the majority of ®%.vening with the result that of- at the regular n day noon luncheon the fol- ®.ss disposed of shortly A were elected lov. lay. 1. ..day ‘evening @ 'mew system was. inaugurated and as soon as the special program was completed }Q}e if- only ing' made in the line-up Those_elected are as W. L. Brooks, E. H. Denu, J. L. Elwell, J. L. George, R. L. Given, H. L. Huff- man, C. L. Isted, B. W. Lakin, J. P. . Mitchell, H. R. H. Schumaker and election of officers followed. teen directors were named, wif one change of last year. follows: Earle A. Barker, Lahr, F. S. Lycan, H. E. Reynolds, C. W. Warfield. From. this number, elected as follows: ceed ected.” serving capacity - of ‘the the direction of G. selections. Two, ARE VICE-PRESIDENTS What, in years past, has proven to be a very tedious affair, was easily expedited Tuesday evening when di- % | rectors and . officers for the Civic & %,Commerce association for the ensu- officers were president, to suc-|* E. A. Barker who has held that position for two years, J. LeRoy El- well; first vice-president, H. Z. Mitch- ell; second vice-president, C. L. Isted, and gpeasurer, J. L. George. . The lat- :30 and the association was taxed by the large attendance. Much enthusiasm was shown and this evening session brought out many members who find it impossible to attend the noorn-day meetings. Dur- ing the dinner, the saxaphone section of the Juvenile band played a num-| ber-of well-réceived- selections under 0. Riggs, munici pal band director. Floral decorations} il vévere loaned by the Bemidji Floral 2 0. K ; lN/ SOUTHERN TORNADO . While the late arrivals were finish- 4 b ing their dinner, the Van orchestra entertained with a number of fine These were followed by a fine program by a male quartet, consisting of E. D. Boyce, Dr. E. R. N. E. Given and Ray Hannah. EVERAL SENTENCED ON AVELNADD PR 2 The present session ‘of ' district ‘court here ison its last legs, until court is reconvened next month to éar the balance of the] cases on the aldridar. 'Theicase of the State of SiMisnesota vs. Charles ‘William was Inearly completed at noon today and it was expected that it would go to the jury late this afternoon.. This is thelast case to be tried before ad- Jjournment is - taken. " Thomas Doyle was found guilty of selling liquor’without a license and has been sentenced to 30 days in the county jail and a fine of $200, and an additional sentence of 60 days in case payment of the fine is defaulted. John' Slow, on a similar charge, has been sentenced to 60 days in jail and a fine of $200. An additional 30 days imprisonment is provided for if the fine is defaulted. Pete Peter- son has also been sentenced to 90 days and a fine of $100, but sen- tence has been suspended until the first day of the next term of court. HIGH SCHOOL TOURNEY ~WILL BEGIN TOMORROW (By Uhited Press) Northfield, March 15.—Pairing of teams for the. start of the high school basketball tournament will be- gin tonight. Sixteen high school ~ teams will meet_at Carleton Thursday and Fri- day to play for the state basketball championship. ston! 2nd, Wadena; 3rd, Little Falls; 4th, Duluth Central; 5th, Sandstone; 6th, Stillwater, 7th, Johnson, St. Paul; 8th, Buffalo; 9th, Hancock; 10th, New Ulm; 11th, Madison; 12th St. Peter; 13th, Mountain Lake; 14th Mankato; 15th, Austin, and 16th, Red Wing. SMUTS FORCES CAPTURE LAST REBEL STRONGHOLD (By Unlted Pre Johannesburg, So. A , March 15.—Gevernment troops have cap- tured Fordsburg, the last rebel stronghold, it was officially announc- ed ‘today. The fall of Fordsburg marks the end of the rebellion brought about by the three months’ gold miners’ strike. There still remain scattered bands to be rounded up, but the ‘Smuts government is now in control of ‘the areas in the vi'inity of Jo- en and children. were removed from Fordsburg before the bombardment began. Four thousard persons were taken in the round-up at Brakton. HIGH SCHOOL WILL PLAY COLLEGE TEAM THURSDAY The annual report of Miss Leila Stanton, secretary, tion. The which it was presented. Sen. P. H. McGarry of Walker, the principal speaker for the evening, then gave a most enthusiastic and in- structive talk on “Taking Care of Election of officers followed and the meeting was ad- the Tourist.” Jjourned. 4 LENTEN SERVICE A short Lenten service will be held Episcopal church this evening at7:30 o’clock. at St. Bartholomew’s was_then read. This document clearly showed just what has been accomplished by and through the direction of the associa- report brought much hearty applause for the manner in An interesting game of basketball with two local teams participating is promised fans who attend the game tomorrow night -between the State Teachers college squad and the high school quint. This game is planned as the first of a series of three games to decide the championship of the city schools. A cup is being offered by the Geo. T. Baker Co. for the winner of the series and this alone is ¢ ng con- siderable interest and rivalry among the players of the opposing te: 5 Tomorrow night’s game will be called at 8 o’clock, it has been an- nounced, and hearty public support is urged since this event should prove invited to attend unusually interesting They are: 1st, Crook- | hannesburg. A majority of the wom-{ | EARLY MORNING | FIRE DESTROYS CHICAGD BLOCK $10,000,000; Two Dead and Many Injured DISCHARGED EMPLOYEE BELIEVED RESPONSIBLE Entire Chicago Fire-Fighting Apparatus Gains Control By Dawn Today (By United Press) Chicago, March 15.—Fire early to- day made a seething inferno of an entire block near Chicago’s “loop” district and caused a loss of $10,- 000,000. One fireman was killed and many injured when the walls of an office building collapsed. William Desmond, a former fireman, who vol- unteered, died at noon today. The blaze started at 1 a. m. in the shop of Shiff & Co., according to Shirley High, Shiff’s attorney. It is believed to have been started by a discharged employe of the concern. According to High, Shiff said a for- mer employe wrote them a threat- ening letter. Fanned by a high wind, the flames spread over a block and consumed the Chicago-Burlington & Quincy sky-scraper and six other office build- ings. Twenty structures were par- tially destroyed. Dawn saw the fire, fought by the city’s entire fire equipment, under control. People came from all over Chicago to witness the blaze, which was seen ten miles away. Frank Carsey, 30, discharged em- ploye of the H. F. Shiff Co., was seized in his home by police and re- ported to headquarters of the fire marshal where he was grilled by At- torney High. KELLIHER HAS SPIRITED ELECTION; SKRIEF WINS The clection in Kelliher Tuesday was a spirited contest between the Law Enforcement candidates and the so-called “Wet” candidates. The election was a decided yictory for the “wet” ticket with the exception .of William_Skrief, candidate for mayor on the Law Enforcement ticket. The election resulted as follows: Mayor, William Skrief; trustee, C. C. Mur- phy; recorder, Henry Pfund; treas- urer, William Barry; justice of peace, W. A. Wildeman; constable, J. A. Wilson. NAVAL MILITIA TO GIVE DANCE FRIDAY EVENING A St. Patrick’s Day dance will be staged by the Bemidji Naval Militia unit at the new armory Friday eve- ning and a very enjoyable event is assured all who attend. The armory is to be decorated appropriately for the occasion and a real future event is planned. Van’s five-piece orches- tra has been engaged to furnish the music. The public is cordially invited to attend. LUTHERAN BROTHERHOOD TO MEET THURSDAY NIGHT The Lutheran Brotherhood of the First Lutheran church meets Thurs- day, March 16, at 8 p.m. in the church parlors. A large attendance is urged. TSSO ] \ ' ”'SEN, P. H. McGARRY Senator P. H. (Pat) McGarry of Walker, one of the originators of the Ten 'Thousand Lakes Association of Minnesota, and a live booster for ad- vertising Minnesota to the tourists of the nation, was the principal speak- er at the annual meeting of the Civic & Commerce association held Tues- day evening. Sen. McGarry is a very able speaker and put over a rapid-fire talk. He chose for his subject: ing Care of the Tourist.” WORD CONTEST IS SURE TO PROVE INTERESTING Cash Prizes Are Offered in Contest Being Conducted By Daily Pioneer Monday evening’s announcement of The Pioncer’s “B”-Word Puzzle Prize Contest has already brought in a number of contenders, who.are ask- ing questions about this liberal offer. From time to time The Pionecr will run this picture puzzle in which scores of objects may be found that begin with the letter “B.” It will be fascinating fun for the whole family to find the objects in this picture. It is amusing and entertaining and a clean-cut test of powers of obser- vation and skill. You do not need to send in_a cent of money to com- pete. You do not necessarily need to be a subscriber to The Pioneer. If you chance to see a copy with the picture in it, or wish to get a copy, just step into The Pioneer office and ask for one. It will be given you free of charge. It won't take a miracle to bring you the prize money—just some care- (Continued on Page 8) GILLETT MAY LOSE OUT AS SPEAKER OF HOUSE (By United Press) Washington, March 15.——(By Carl D. Groat)—A movement to throw Representative Gillett of ‘Massachu- setts out of his place as speaker of the house if he refused to sanction a gag rule for the bonus is under way among house Republicans today. The plan is to call for a conference of prominent Republicans, especially bonus friends, Friday when Gillett comes back from his_holiday _with President Harding at Florida. With- out the gag rule the measure would be subject to amendment. Should Gillett refuse, as is now in- dicated, the Republicans would then undertake to call him from the chair. ST. PAUL VOTE THOUGHT T0 FAVOR JUDGE HALLAM Moorhead District Seems to Favor Kellogg; Other Votes Fairly Well Divided (By United Press) St. Paul, March 15.—Judge Oscar Hallam ig believed to have taken a big lead over Senator Frank B. Kel- logg in the St. Paul vote for dele- gates to the county convention. Of 170 precincts reported early today, Hallam supposedly had carried 120, Kellog 42, James Manahan 2, and Guy Dilley 1. There were 38 pre- cincts missing. (By United Press) Moorhead, March 15.—UnofFicial returns here this morning indicate a delegate vote favorable to Senator Frank B. Kellogg with Judge Hallam second. Incomplete returns indicate a strong sentiment for Selvig of Crookston for congressman, Steener- son second. Sageng of Ottertail county apparently follows in third plucc. Moorhead has 27 out of 60 state delegates at the Hawley convention and wil be a big factor in determin- Mg the issues. (By United Press) Fergus Falls, March 15.—Election of delegates to the county convén- tion here yesterday resulted in‘no lines drawn on either congressman or senator. Staunch Kellogg adherents were elected on the same ballots with Hallam supporters. The chances are the conference will send a mixed un- instructed delegation to the state convention. St. Cloud, March 15.—Reports from Stearns county precincts show that a big majority of the delegates 'to the county Republican convention Saturday will support Kellogg. TOURIST TRADE FINE ADDRESS Sen. P. H, McGarry of Walker Tells Association What Tourist Trade Means URGES CONTINUANCE OF PRESENT METHODS Tourist Business Expected to Show Big Increase This Coming Season Continuance of the policies being practiced in Minnesota and espec- ially in Northern Minnesota relative to “Taking Care of the Tourist” was urged upon members of the Bemidji Civic and Commerce association n annual meeting Tuesday cvening by Senator P. H. McGarry of Walker, principal speaker for the = occasion. As one of the originators of, the Ten Thousand Lakes association of Miin- esota, he possesses a thorough know- ledge of the tourist problem and how it should be metiin the future. He complimented Bemidji very highly upon the work accomplished during the past year by the Civic and Commerce association, as shown by the annual report of the Sccreta He congratulated the organizati for having among its members such a live wire bunch of boosters for a bigger and better Bemidji and a big- ger and better Northern Minnesota. He traced the organization and growth of the Ten Thousand Lakes ssociation and what that organiza- tion has already accomplished through advertising the natural 1e- sources of this great state. He citcd examples of what other states, noue of which are possessed with the ad- vantages of Minnesota, are doing in the line of advertising to secure tour- ist trade., The results already obtain- ed from such a campaign in Minne- sota have already borne fruit and during the past year over $25,000- 000 was spent in Minnesota by sum- mer visitors. This trade is sure to in- crease from year to year and Sen. Mc- Garry pred a great future for the entire state through taking ad- vantage of its natural resources and letting the whole worid know. what Minnesota has to offer in this line. He classed it as a duty that the settlers who are already here and those who contemplate purchasing and developing land in this section oi the state be provided with the ready market which a heavy tourist travel demands. He showed that the gencr- al opinion of those living outside of Minnesota and who had never visited the state has been changed during the past few years through system- atic advertising and literature sen: out by the various booster organ ations. A few years ago, outsiders looked upon Minnesota as a stale made up largely of swamp lands, cuc- over areas and harrassed by forest fires. impression got abroad through a number of legislative bills and was hard to kill. Through adver- tising Minnesota's lakes, forests, fish- ing and hunting, these outsiders werc in time convinced that they had held the wrong impression. One visit here confirmed the literature which brought them to Minnesota, with the result that those who visit the stale are boosters for what it has to offer. Altogether, Sen. McGarry gave a talk which is of special importance to this city, in that Bemidfi seeks the tourist travel and does not merely wait for it to come here. In general, he did not propose any new activity for Bemidji relative to the tourist trade, but merely urged that continu- = | ance of the policies heretofore follow- ed successfully. This city and the entire Northwest is preparing for an exceptional amount of tourist trade this coming summer and it is a foregone conclu- sion that those who do visit this sec- tion of the state will feel well repaid for their trip here. Last season, over 1200 tourist parties registered at Diamond Point, only one of the many favorable camping sites in thig com- munity, It is estimated that the 1200 parties contained at least 5000 pera sons who went away after a shoin stay with the idea of boosting the advantages of these resorts among their friends in the distant statesy ST. CLOUD WRESTLER TO TACKLE CURTIS SUNDAY L. C. Curtis of this city has accept~ ed the challenge of Lawrence John« son of St. Cloud to meet him on the mat at the Moose Kall next Sunday afternoon, March 19, at 4 o’clock. Johnson has issued a number of chal lenges to Curtis this winter and now arrangements have been completed for a finish match. This match will be for the best two out of three falls and should prove a very interesting contest. Johnson weighg in at 190 pounds - ~—and at that weight, is 34 pounds heavier than the Bemidji mat artist. Curtis’ experience is expected to prove of as much advantage as the weight which Johnson will have. Two prelithinary matches are be- ing arranged, details of these to he announced later. Altogether, a_very interesting card is assured. Popular prices will prevail and hearty suppor ix urged. - -