Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 31, 1922, Page 1

T0STUDY 1 g = -idji is drafti submitted to. - benefit the.v ous kinds of cl they are called| - tation of the dil L . | 1 i s72=7) BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER VOLUME XIX. NO. 293 'fhre’e General Plans for City Government to Appear in Published Form COMMISSION TYPE OF "~ CHARTER IN THIS ISSUE ‘Arguments Are Advanced for - v Commission "% ‘ernment - The Char’tg °§ ssion of Bém- \ charter'to be 5 "It 'may 1dy the vari- ment before 9888 On any ‘his presen- _.—vypes of city government is not presented in the interest of any particular form of charter; it is solely to help the citi- Zens to understand the various types of charters- that- are now being printetd: 2 There are four general plaps of municipal ‘government, three of which will appear in the Pioneer. It is thought not necessary to' de- scribe the federal type any farther than to say that it follows closely the United States Constitution in that it operates under two bodies that may be compared with our National House. of Representatives and Senate. Only about twenty - cities ‘are operating under the bicameral system. Each of these plaris is subject to modification, and each has been modified to suit the ideas of different peoples. In discussing each type it is the endeavor to give all arguments for and against” each type ‘whether those proposed new ‘ ‘arguments are or are not approved. Only principles are given. - Those interested may follow up their study by consulting-detailed wrifings on the subject. 3 The Commission Type ‘There are. about as' many minor variations "of thé comiission type 'of governmient-as.there are cities in} which it is in effect. Its essential feature- is- that the -administrative “ and legislative features aye combined in the commissioners who sit as a council and each of whom js the ex- - ecutive of one branch- of the gov- “ernment. The commission type usually pro- vides for the election at large ‘on a non-partisan ballot -of seven electors to a legislative body called a commis- sion. This group is the policy form- ing body of the ‘city government; it passes ordinances and money appro- BT 2s BEMIDJI; MINN., FRIDAY EVENING, MARCH 31, 1922 —t — W £ WEATHER Minnesota: Generally fair tonight' and Saturday; somewhat warmer Saturday. 55c PER MONTH PUBLIC IS PROMISED: ‘Musical Organizations of High School to Stage Concert at Methodist Church ‘When Orpheus played his harp, it is said that: “the trees moved, the stones stirred themselves to hear, the wild beasts stood at the sound, and the very hounds gave over thé chase for the sweetness of his music.”” This. evening at the concert to be given by the musical organizations of the high school at the Methodist church, Orpheus would find many a rival. With splendid talent at the beginning and through, thorough con- sistent training and practice, the high school orchestra has developed into one of highest quality. This organi- zation is:one of the most popular at school and is always greeted with a lot-of enthusiasm and applause when appearing before the student body. The orchestra has appeared several times’ previously before the public but the program this evening' prom- isés to surpass them all. The public is afforded an unusual opportunity” to hear all of the high school musical organizations at this same concert. It is hoped that a large audience will ‘be present to show its appreciation of the efforts of the boys and girls and at the same time assist in placing”a grand piano in the new high school building: The concert will begin promptly at 8 o’clock and indicatiors are that there will be a large attendance. Several numbers by outside 'talent have also been arranged for this concert, assuring all who attend a variety of entertainment of the high- est ‘order. TOWNLEY IS FREED OF “EMBELILEMENT CHARGE (By United Press) Fargo, March 31—Arthur C. Town- ley was free of court strings again today. The - Nonpartisan League leader was freed of the charge of em- bezzlement late Thursday when the state asked dismissal of a case that was brought against him.here. - ‘Townley - was charged of having induced J..J." Hastings, an officer in the former Scandinavian bank - of Fargo, to give an alleged illegal note for '$3,000. When the state signi- fied it would not put the embezzle- ment charge against Hastings 'as the basis ‘of Townley’s charge because it had not been proven, the prosecutor asked dismissal. The state declared they would ask the calling of a Cass ccunty grand jury to investigate the gffi}(irs of the Scandinavian-American ank. TWO PERSONS KILLED AND TWENTY INJURED IN FIRE North ‘Adams, ‘Mass, March 31— priations and ‘awards. contracts an®|Tywo persons were killed and twenty grants franchises. - Further, -the di- rection of one important branch .of the city’s-businéss-is ‘apportioned -t each commissioner. & The Galveston flood in 1900 gave birth to the comniission idea. The administration in power at that time could not ‘cope with the problems presented during the ‘days of trial and the period of reconstruction that followed the flood. The city became involved in great financial difficul- ties and was on the verge of ‘bank- ruptey. 5 . To save the.city, a few of the more influential citizens -appealed - to the legislature for the appointment of a commission of five business men .+ (Continued on Page 8) CIVIC AND COMMUNITY. Z CLUB MEETS TOMORROW The Woman'’s Civic and Community Glub wil ‘meet, in regilar session Saturday ‘afternoon ‘at 2:30 ‘o’clock in' the rooms of the’ Civic and Com- merce association, and a very inter- esting and instiuctive program has been prepared for this session. The Home Economics committee is in charge of the program and the sub- ject is “Thrift.” W. L. Brooks will speak on “Sav- ings and Investments,” 'G. M. Tor- rance will talk on “Making a Will,” and Mrs. Grace Thacker of the teachers college will speak on “Sys- tem in the Home.” g The program will open with musi- cal selections by a trio composed of Misses Hazel Ibertson, Grace Isted and Grace Currie. i EXTREMISTS SEEKING T0 SHATTER AGREEMENT Press) (By ! Dublin, March, 31-Trish extremists are seekin; m;fi;zm the' peace| agreement. Word of the contract signed last night in London by Sir James Craig of Ulster and Michael Collins of the southern provisional government scarcely recahed Ireland before outrages broke out anew. A constabulary patrol was attack- ed by gunmen. in Belfast early to- day.” One policeman was killed and one wounded. Incendiary fires broke out in various parts of the city. A bomb was hurled into a group of fire- men in the street battle. The peace agreement signed “by Craig and’ Collins Tequired the nor- thern government to_restrain union- ist murder gangs, apparently bent on wiping out the Belfast Catholic pop- ulation, while Collins promised that the agtivities of the Irish Republican extremists, would be curbed. injured, when fire partially destroyed the Richmond hotel here today. The }ead,at,e, George Wheeler, 50, and ‘Allen G."White, 70, "~ TROUT FISHERMEN MAKE " READY FOR OPEN SEASON Owneérs Urgéd to Remove All Fish Houses From Lake; Trapping Was Good Trout fisherman are getting their fishing material ready for the open- ing of the season for speckled trout on April 15.” The season continues open until August 31. Trout except lake trout, not less than seven inches in“length may be taken by angling and thereafter possesse® between April 15 and September 1 following, both inclugive. A person may take not to exceed 25 such trout in one day nor have in possession more than 50 such trout or 20 pounds thereof at ‘any time. ‘The use of three flies in trout fishing is permitted. Such trout may not be bought or sold at any time. : E No fish of any variety shall be taken from any ‘stream designated by the game and fish commission as a trout-stream except during the open season for taking trout. This means that only trout can be taken, and then during the open season only. Fish house licenses expire March 31 Jand all persons who have fish houses on the lake are asked by Game War- den Cline to remove them before the lice in the lakes melts ‘and so that they will not prove a menace and interfere with boat. traffic. |"The season for trapping fisher,) mink, ' muskrat, and marten closes ‘March 31, and any person taking any of these fuf-bearing animals after that date will pe doing so con- trary to law. A very successful sea- son has been reported by the trap- pers inthe northern part of the state and the violations -have been very very few, if any EIGHT-CLUB BALL CIRCUIT PRACTICALLY COMPLETED Man., March 31.— Plans for an eight-club baseball league have been practically com- pleted, according to a rumor current here. \ The circuit would include Winni- peg, Duluth and other cities near the international boundary where the ex- pense of railroad fares would not be Winnipeg, ‘ too great. | AVANS (LB R. W. Clark, Vice-President of Northern Pacific, Gives Interesting Address : o KIWANIANS WILL HEAR SPEAKERS ON CHARTER Meeting Next Week to Be Held Friday in Order to Hear Canadian Speaker R. W. Clark of St. Paul, vice-pres- ident of the Northern Pacific Rail- way, was the principle speaker at the regular weekly meeting of the_Bem- idji Kiwanis club held at the Elks club rooms Thursday. e chose for his topic “The Net Return,” and 'he gave a very interesting and instruc- tive talk on the present railroad sit- uation and how it affects other busi- ness dependant upon the railroads. He cited a number of facts b paring on the cause for the présent rates of transportation and explained what in detail how a lower e be brought about. is closing re- marks were largely diracted against government ownership of the raii- roads and what the resu'‘s might be if the roads are forced tc discontinue operating under private ownership. Altogether his points were well taken and his hearers apparently had pre- sented to them very clearly the rail- road’s side of the present rail situa- tion. He had his subject well in Land and brought out many new angles in the time alloted to him. Graham M. Torrance was called on to give a short talk on <he proposed city charter, several pians f>r which are now being considerzd by the re- cently appointed charter commission He showed that he is thoroughly versed on this subject and that the work being done by the commission is being done in earnestnzss and with a desire to give Bemidji a charter which ‘will tend to prave conditions iere. ! Theé, Kiwanis club 15 making a study of ‘the proposed charters and a (Continued on Page 8) POTATO GROWERS MEET - AT GRAND FORKS TODAY {By United Press) Grand Forks, March 31.—Inter- state disclosures are expected from the potato marketing committee ap- pointed by the North Dakota agri- cultural college to report at the po- tota growers’ conference here today. The committee, which studied the problem from every angle, spending much. time in the Twin Cities," is composed of N. D. Gorman, assistant county agent leader; I. F. Trow- bridge, director of the North Dako- ta experiment station, and- T. X. Cal- nan, Barnes county agent. 3 Other matters to be taken up are: Expended plan of field inspection and certification; possibility of im- proving grading and conditioning practices; grading schools next fall; organization for marketing. The meeting was called by the North- Dakota Potato Growers’ as- sociation, officers of the North Dako- ta Farm Bureau, and Gordon W. Randlott, director of the extension division of the North Dakota agri- cultural college. . | Athletic Field and, Grounds to STATE COLLEGE CAMPUS 10 BE IMPROVED SO0 iqé Fixed Up; Work to Begin o * Early This Spring *"The program of beautifying the grounds at the. State Teachers col- lege will begin -early this spring. Plans as prepared by the state land- scape artists will be closely followed and when completed will give Be- midji the most beautifully situated college in the entire:country. The college is to have an athletic field on the flat befween the city park bathing beach and the college buildings. Considerable work is re- quired in leveling off the top soil and dressing the field in proper soil for the making of -a good football field, baseball diamond, tennis courts and track for sprinting, hurdling, etc. There is ample ‘room for the vari- ous sports and when completed will give the college one of the best and most beautifully situated athletic fields in the northwest. Shrubher_y about the grounds and buildings will be put in early and ef- forts will be made ‘to plant trees along the Doud avenue walks, pro- vided the road can be graded down to walk level, which work will doubt- less be taken over by the city author- ities. ¥ Last year, this work of beautify- ing the grounds was begun, when top dressing was placed on the lawns, roads -graded and grounds seeded, according to plans outlined by the| state: landscape .architect., | GREAT PEACE PORTAL DEDICATED ON BORDER Three Nations Represented at Dedication Honoring U. S.- Canadian Peace Blaine, Wash., March 31.—Three nations were represented here today, when Field Marshal Joffre, beloved French general, joined with Ameri- cans and Canadians in - dedicating the great Peace Portal erected over the Pacific highway at the interna- tional boundary here by Samuel Hill, commemorating 100 years of peace b;tween the United States and Can-- ada, i General Joffre arrived. here today from Victoria, B. C., where he landed March 28. Joffre, with Samuel Hill and a party of ten persons, includ- ing Madame Joffre and their daugh- ter, have just completed a tour of the Orient and will now tour the United States as guests of Hill. The celebration today will be held on the Canadian side of the interna- tional boundary, as the idea of the peace portal was conceived by Mr. Albert Todd, former mayor of Vic- toria. Samuel Hill gave the money and directed the undertaking of ac- tually building the portal. Preliminary dedication ceremonies were held here last September, short- ly after the completion of the arch. Many improvements have been made in the intervening months, however, a park has been added to the “peace plot” and Samuel Hill cabled here preceding his arrival from the Orient that the portal would be finally dedi- cated in the presence of the great French marshal himself, as a token of the friendship which has existed between the three nations for the last century and more. Marshal Joffre and Hill will be the speakers of the day. Mayor Cald- well of Seattle and Albert' E. Todd, who conceived the idea of the por- tal, will also deliver addresses. Hill is ‘president of the Pacific Highway association: and of the Washington Roads - association, PRODUCTIONOF N SR Kansas Court Orders Men to Remain at Work; Lewis Defies Court Order LABOR COMMITTEE TO ASK FOR CONFERENCE Operator of Six Statés Are Considering Re-opening of Mines Immediately (By United Press) Coal production in America drop- ped towards the zero mark as miners began quitting to join the great walk- out, scheduled to be 100 per cent effective at midnight. However, developments indicate the tie-up will not be as complete as the United Mine leaders assert, The Kansas ‘Industrial Court or- dered men’ within its judisdiction to remain at work. Dennis Jackson, miner's official- in Evansville, Indiana told’ his men to saty at work, pending a drawing up of a new wage agree- ment. Operators of six states in the trans-Mississippi district are con- sidering re-opening their mines im- mediately if the miners go out, pos- sibly under open shop conditions. In Washington thq labor committee had before it a reservation urging President Harding to call a miner- operator conference to avert the strike, Lewis defied the Kansas Industrial court today by declaring an order issued by it seeking to restrain the Kansas miners from striking will not be obeyed. The coal situation at a glance:— Bituminous operators refuse to re- new a national wage contract insist- ing on state agreement and reduc- tion of wages. Anthracite miners and operators meeting in New York are unable to reach a satisfactory new agreement. The effects: 600,000 miners out of work @nd the fuel supply of the na- tion menaced by cessation of work in, the greater portion of the coal mines. FORD MEETS FORD IN GOING AROUND CORNER Coover’s jitney bus loaded with passengers collided with a Ford tour- ing car at the corner of Third street and Beltrami avenue Thursday even- ing at about 5:30, The bus was going down the avenue and was on the left sideof the strect when a touring car approached on Third street and turned the corner at the old Remore hotel. It was a head-on_collision. The jitney was owned and driven by Mr.- Coover and the touring car was owned by Kenneth Kenfield and driven by. one of the Box company employes. Radiators were smashed but no one was hurt, ODD FELLOWS LODGE TO HOLD MEETING TONIGHT The regular meeting of the 1. O. 0. F. will be held this evening at 8 o'clock at the Moose Hall. There will be third degree work and it s re- quested that all members be present. EPORT ON CITY WATER . SUPPLY IS FAVORABLE State Bodrd of Health Report on Tests Taken Here Shows Conditions Are Good Bemidji’s city, water supply. is in first-class condition, as shown by the report “of the division of “sanitation of the Minnesota State Board of Health on tests made here Mgrch 17. The 'veport on these tests has just been received by E. J. Bourgeois, superintendent of the water depart- | ment. This water supply is obtained fom three drilled ‘wells known as Nos. 2, 3 and 6, Data relative to this sup- ply are contained in reports of pre- vious investigations made by this di- vision. - The last investigation, prior to ‘the investiggtion on March 17, was undertaken on Nbovember - 10, 1921, at which time the sanitary as- pect of the supply was considered satisfactory. No changes have been made since that date in the construc- tion of the system which would af- fect the sanitary aspect of the water. The bacteriologican examination of the samples taken March 17 from these wells show the water to be of good, sanitary quality as evidenced by the very low bacterial counts. Samples were taken at the city hall, tap .on, pump and tap under base, at the pumping station, wells No. 2 and 3, and tap from tank; at the Central school, basement tap; and at the Markham hotel lavatory tap; all sources of public supply. The field survey shows conditions which are satisfactory from a sani- tary point of view and in the analy- tical results indications of ¢ontamin- ation were not found on this date. The water supply is considered safe for public consumption with the usu- ay reservations relative to the dis- tributing systems, the report states. RETURN OF SHANTUNG ROAD CALLED SETTLED (By Unlted Press) Tokia, Japan., March 31—Nego- tiations between Japan and China for the return of the Shantung railroad have been successfully concluded, ac- cording to reports received: here to- day from Pekin. As the result it was expected that withdrawal of all Japanese troops would be completed by the last of ‘April. Plans for withdrawal of the troops have been made for a consider- able time. THREE CLEARBROOK PUPILS COMPLETE CROOKSTON SCHOOL Oscar Peterson, Emil Nelson and Miss Myrtle Marmorine of Clearbrook were among the 45 students who grad- uated from the Northwestern school of Agriculture at Crookston Thurs- day. They have now returned to their homes. Mr. Nelson won first place in the home project work, con- sidered quite an honor among the students of the school. MODERN EDUCATIONAL IDEK GIVEN BY SOLONS Tigert and Fess Give “Their Ideas of Modern Methods for Use in Schools Washington, March 31.—(Clpit§l News Service)—Representative mon D. Fess, Ohio, head of the his- torical department of Ohio Northern university, director of college law, vice-president and later president of the same university, says there is a superabundance of teachers for the advanced subjects, but few capable instructors for ithe lelementary grades, “Tgo much importance; cannot be attachéd to what is accomplished 'in the public schools,” Dr. Fess stated. “University and college students who failed to realize their ambitions sole- 1y because their early education had been neglected and not because they fail to apply themselves while in col- lege, are numerous. “It should be borne in mind by everyone that the education obtained in the public school is more import- ant than that of the university and it should necessarily follow that the public schools should be brought up to the very highest possible standard. In no other way can the nation ex- pect to produce thoroughly educated men and: women.” Federal Commissioner of Educa- tion Tigert believes that the motion picture has educational possibilities as yet hardiy realized and that the schools of the future will make great use of this modern invention in con- veying information to young minds in such a manner that it will remain there. The problem of developing motion pictures for educational burposes is mainly commercial, Dr. gert he- lieves. A program is needed whereby producers and educators can get to- gether and make motion pictures pedagogically useful and present them according to best recogniz educational methods. Dr. Tigert ex- pressed the opinion that manvy cub- jects could be presented better with motion pictures. He has attempted to get funds from congress to vance visual education, but sa; “congress is not visual-minded proposes us'ng motion pictur Amerieanization purposes. He'h: for ably come in court action for the PARTY TICKETS BEING CHOSE ATSTATE Is Elécted Chairman of Republican Meeting BELTRAMI DELEGATION HAS SEVEN FOR KELLOGG Four Political Conventioris' Be- ing Held in Twin Cities This Afternoon (By United Press) St. Paul, March 31.—Senator A. J. Rockne of Zumbrota was unani- mously elected chairman of the Re- publican state convention when| it: met at 11 o’clock a. m. today in the St. Paul Auditorium. Senator Rockne was a Hallam supporter during the senatorial campaign. He also pre- sided at the convention two years ago which endorsed Governor Preus and other state officials to make a fight against the Nonpartisan League. The governor and Senator Kellogg have seats on the platform at today's convéntion. They came to the au- ditorium from the St. Paul Hotel. Four state political conventions in the Twin Cities today made the poli- tical planks for the November cam- paigns. Republicans were expected to endorse Senator Frank B. Kellogg for re-election and endorse the state administration with one or two pos- sible exceptions. Democrat meet- ings in Minneapolis this afternoon had no pronounced boom for any- one. It was anyone’s race, apparent- y’l‘he\-e was some question; as to whether the Nonpartisans had any- thing slated. The Townley balance of power plan before the convention is not expected to go far, = The Working Peoples Nonpartjsan League meeting in inneapolis was also expected to cn-ope,ratafiyith the Nonpartisans and make duplicate en- dorsements. The wet plank is sure to be endors- ed and will result in a hard fight. St. Paul, March 31—When the convention recessed at noon the Bel- trami county delegation, with nine of the ten delegates present, planned to vote seven for Kellogg and two for Hallam. The delegation stands solid for Preus, Collins and Miss Cal- ihan. The delegates are seated in the center of the hall to one side, being flanked at the rear by Cass and Hubbard County delegates. St. Paul, March 31.—Republican and Democratic state conventions in the Twin’ Cities today were picking slates and framing platforms. There was a strong fight in pros- pect on the endorsement for senator with followers of Justice Oscar Hal- lam of the state supreme court en- gaging every means to try and cap- ture the convention. : Results of county conventions held by Republicans two weeks ago would indicate endorsement of Kellogg by a big majority. Only trading of votes would enable the Hallam forces to win, it was believed. The Hen- nepin county delegations, many -of whom favor Mayor George E. Leach of Minneapolis for the sepatorship, was the doubtful quantity in the convention. Most politicians, how- ever, belicved the Leach vote would go largely to Kellogg with perhaps some for Hallam. There appeared to be no serious opposition to Governor Preus in the convention. The body is expected to endorse Licut. Gov..Collins and all other state officials for re-clec- tion, with the possible exception of clerk of the supreme court. The Democratic state convention in Minneapolis presented more of a problem for political prognosticators. There were a number of possibilities for the senatorial endorsement and for the endorsement for governor. Howard Everett, Rep. James A. Carley of Plainview, Mrs, Peter Ole- son of Cloquet, former Postmaster Raths of St. Paul, Mayor Hodgson of St. Paul and several others have been mentioned both in connection with the senatorship and the gover- norship. ¥y ; The Democrats weére ‘expected toii spend most of their e framing (Cor.tinué on'Qm 8) kil CONTEST FOR POSITIONS ON NORTH DAKOTA BOARD (By United Press) Bismarck, March 31.—The con- test for positions on the state hoard of administration between J. I. Ca- hill and M. Murphy, and on the state game and fish commission between J. E. Judd and Col. J. H. Bloom. will probably conie to a head tomorrow with the issuance of the pay checks. Gov. Nestos, the first of the mpnth, d | declared Cahill and Bloom disquali- fied as not having taken the oath of office since their re-appointments last July and appointed their suc- cessors. Both refused to recognize , the governor's decree, declaring they qualified. The test will prob. sa -