Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, April 28, 1922, Page 1

The Pioneer is the only daily within 100 miles of Bemidji and has the largest circulation ~in Northern Minnesota, ° d Minnesota: Fair tonight, t@ erature stationery; frost probalily in southeast portion, OLUME XX. NO. 8 BEMIDJI, MINN., FRIDAY. EVENI&G, APRIL 28, 1922 ~ §5c PER MONTH - BEMIDJIONLY | CITY IN STATE Letter from Chairman o % & XE.. Committee on Yeom: % Is Very Encourag A % v TEN-MILLION-DOLLAR! INSTITUTION IN S| Chairman of Site Commi Former Minnesota Man, Be Invited Here A]thoug‘h the [;roposition of secur- ing the $10,000,000 Yeoman orphan national “organization = of Yeomen, scemed at first to some persons a day dream for Bemidji and Beltrami coun- ty, it developed at the meeting of the Brotherhood of American Yeoman held at the new Moose hall Thursday evening that there is a_possibility of this county securing tnis big institu- tion. Consequently, the subject will by pushed to the 1imit by the local lodge and a number of cwic organi- zations interested in securing sucn-an i ution. A plan of action was dis- ed at the regular meeting ‘I'hurs day night and the hopes that Bemidji or some other site in this county may be selected for this instituition are now more bright than ever before. Foreman, A, D. Johnson read a let- ter, which' he received in reply to his ¢ inviting the committee on selec- tion of the site to reserve a place for semidji, and this letter shows that idji has at least the same chance home, to be constructed soon by the | {A. L. Molander was won by J. C. KIWANIS CLUB ENJOYS TALK ON FARM BUREAU Fine Talk; Netzer Enjoys = Musical Program ‘County Agent D. C. Dvoracek gave a very enlightening talk “on “The Farm Bureau, what it is and what it is trying to accomplish,” at the Ki- ‘wanis luncheon Thursday noon at the Elks’ club .rooms His address was heard with much interest. He gave a brief outline of the work accomplish- bd by the organization since its con- ‘eption and brought home to the ‘usiness men the thought that their rosperity depended to a large extent ‘on_the prosperity of the farmer. \ also showed a number of things ich the Farm Bureau is doing to wsake it worth while for a man to choose farming as a business. A number of guests were introduc- ed and each responded with a brief talk, C.IL. Iste¢ was introduced as a new member and he gave a ten minute talk on the new proposed city charter. He had been assigned as a subject that part of the city charter pertain- ing to finances, and he enlightened those present with the features of that section. A musical program was indulged ’lin during the luncheon hour. The pro- gram consisted of “Dardenella”, “Tucky Blues” and one other which 'was drowned out by tee conversation. Ed Netzer assisted at the phonograph and the majority of those present were -apparently in favor of his ex- ecution. 4 C. W. Warfieid, recently returned from California, where he spent the winter months, related his experien- ces while away from Bemid, and gave-a short talk on the situation at ylollywood and, the movie colony m general. - The attendance prize, donated by Parker, Alec Doran acted ag chair- man of the meeting. The next session will be in charge of C .C .Finch, chair- as other -cities which have entered bids. Dr. Farmer, chairman of the na- tional site committee, in his letter spoke very favorably of the proposed location, He is a former Minnesota resident and wrote that he was pleas- ed to hear of Bemidji getting into the race for the new home. L He also stated that Bemidji first and only city in Minnesota- to thus far present any claim for secur- ing the proposed Yeoman institution. This in itself means that Bemidji will be considered among the first.in the state, if Minnesota is to be considered at all. Considering -what ‘Minnesota has to cffer in'climate and natural beauty it is'very likely that this:state will rank among the foremost bidders. Several civid bodies ‘‘of ‘Bemidji are already working in'‘conjunction with the lodge.. A" committee was ap- pointed by the Yeoman lodge to pres- ent Bemidji’s claims ‘antl’ advantages and also to invite the'chairman of the site] committee to come here to see r himself the wonderful location [H. R. Snyder and C. L. yman, Rev. William Elliott, Ray Olson Isted. ART CLUB TO PRESENT " MUSICALE THIS EVENING The Bemidji Musical Art club will present its only evening program for the year tonight at 8:00 ati the Civic and Commerce association rooms. The club _kas made a special effort to have this entertainment one of the outstanding features of the year’s activities, and believes that the pub- lic will apreciate this and liberally patronize the program. It is hoped that this musicale will help in a substantial measure in re- ducing the debt on the fine new piano recently purchased by the club. Members must show their member- ship cards and pay an additional 25 cents, and non-members 50 cents. Beltrami county offers. A. D. John- son, A H. Reed and J. J. McCurdy and A. A. Richardson were appointed to serve on this committee. The location of such a home will give Bemidji a wonderful opportuni- ty for further advancement and with plenty of cooperation on the part of civie organizations here as well as business men, this $10,000,000 orphan home may: become a reality for Be- midji and Beltrami county. Bemidji and Beltrami county are known throughout the state for get- ting what they go after and this is considered a rare opportunity to go after something extremely ~worth- while. The most choice site in the county would undoubtedly be offered ty that ifi the committee visits this. community it will be Awell impressed with what the community has to offer. MOOSEHEART LEGION TO GIVE HARD-TIMES DANCE The Women of the Mooseheart Le- gion are, planning a hard-times dance 16 be staged in the new Moose hall on Wednesday evening, May 3, to which the public is invited. Music will .be furnished by the Moose orchestra and an enjoyable evening is_assured by the committee in charge. The proceeds of the dance will go to the children at Mooseheart, I, the Moose home for children. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHANGE MEETING DATE At the regular meeting of :the Knights of Columbus, Thursday even- ing at th K. C. Hall, it was decided to change the regular meeting nights from the second and:fourth Thurs- days of each month to,the second.and fourth Wednesdays so;that. members of the Kq of C. who are also members of the American Legion may :attend both meetings, which have heretofore been held on the same dates. 4 A pure of $100 was raised to help defray the expenses of equipping. the Boy’s Athletic club of St. Philip’s . parish, which expectsfo enter a base- ball team in the field the coming season. _ After the business meeting a social #Mouts were staged. A three round bout " between George Gorman of Grand Forks and John Cahill of this city went the limit and was considered a {ine exhibitior of the “manly art.” cumann and Mickey McDon- a first class imitation of two fighters, the match going for four rounds. Lunch and a smoker complet- ed the evening’s entertainment. this site committee and it is a certain- | Light refreshments will be serve The committee on arrangements i Miss Leila Stanton; Mrs. Grace Thac- ker and Miss Donna Lycan. BEMIDJI HIGH SEWING ‘CLASS HAS STYLE SHOW Garments Made By Members of Domestic Art Class Shown at Regular Assembly At the regular high school assem ly this morning at \ the Methodi church the Domestic Art class staged a style show given in two parts, ex- hibiting gingham, organdie and silk dresses which the_classes have made under the supervision of Miss Julia Nelson, domestic science and art in- structor This work was not a special effort but was regular class work and showed much talent on the part of the girls Domestic science and art should be encouraged among the girls for there is no greater art in the home than sewing and: cooking The high school orchestra under the direction of Miss Martha Fibigar rendered two very pleasing numbers during the show Several visitors were in attendance. During the first part, dresses made by the following girls were worn by them: Berenice Hannah, Irma Hintz, Elizabeth Winkleskly, Alvida Casper- son, Margaret Christianson, Ddrothy Edwards, Geraldine Reed, Juvia Gord- hammer, Catherine Blackburn, Irene Tatro, Florence Knox, Myrtle Hard- g, Ruth Goddard, Helen Slough, Mpyrtle Andrews, Mary Attridge, Olga Bjorstad, Retta Table, Leona Achen- bach, Effie Thompson, and several County Agent Dvoracek Gives b SOLWAY STATE Bank Bandits Fail to Make Haul After Attempts to Blow Vault Door REVOLVER SHELLS, RIFLE Believed to Be Same Bandits Who Made Haul at State Bank of Bigfork -After gaining entrance through a window on the south side of the build- ing, bank robbers early this morning failed to make their first visit at the First State Bank of Solway very profitable. The window of/the bank was forced, after wire connections with the village had been cut. In ord- er to completely cut off the town from the outside world, the bandits gained entrance into the Great one line from the station was not cut, although a good job was done on the fgmainder of telephone and telegrah ines. Sheriff Andrew Johnson of this city reports that investigation has reveal- ed the fact that the combination: was knocked off the outer door of the bank vault, but that the door remain- ed intact after the bandits had tried one or two charges of nitro-glycerine between the inner and outer doors. The inner door was blown into the vault but the outer door proved too secure for the robbers. . Apparently not content with leav- ing the bank building without taking some souvenir along, the bandits took a shotgun and a rifle which were standing in one corner of the building, After-emptying the shells from a .38 calibre revolver, they threw, the re- volver in a waste basket, taking the shells with them. As near as can be ascertained the attempted robbery occured about 2 o’clock. Mrs. P. J. Rock, who operates a resturant across the street from the bank building, stated that she heard two shots at that hour, It is believed that the robbers traveled by auto- mobile, although nothing bears out this belief except the fact thatj the First State Bank of Big Fork, near Grand Rapids was robbed Wednesday night, and the same bandits would have had plenty of time to reach Sol- way for this attempted robbery. The safe in the bank at Big TFork was cracked and the bandits escaped .with $2,000 :after cutting~all wire connec- tions with the village. That robbery occured Wednesday night but was not reported until late Thursday. Authorities in this community are urged to be on the lookout for these bank robbers and use every possible means to apprehend themas quickly as possible. MINNESOTA REPRESENTED WELL AT DRAKE RELAYS Minneapolis, April 28—Minnesota University has teams entered in prag- tically every relay .and special event on the program of the Drake relays which opens at Des Moines, Ia., to- day. Gopher followers are confident that Minnesota will rank close-to the top in total points as they are unusually strong in the special events and if \they can wiil or place in a relay event may take first honors, x others appeared in gowns made by || others: Edith LeFleur, appearing in one made by Orvilla Brouilette, Elva Gary in one made by Beatrice Larson Mildred :Mohler in one made by Ione Batron, Alice DePuy in one made by Hazel Morrison, Verna Tisdale in one made by Ragna Gennes. The second part of the show was staged by Dorothy Edwards, Alice Galiger, Hazel Burke, Myrtle Aldrich and Virginia Laney, also a number of tha girls who appeared in the first part showing different gowns which they had made. LOCAL BANKS TO CLOSE AT NOON ON SATURDAYS Commencing Saturday, April 29, tomorrow, the four Bemidji banks will close at noon on Saturdays dur- fing the summer. This will be effect- ive until further notice. AND SHOTGUN ARE GONE| Northern railway station However, LEGION AUXILIARY T0._ " CONVENE, HERE MAY 17 nal Plans for Entertainment - of District Convention to Be Made Monday Night ‘American Legion Auxiliary units throughout the sixth district will be represented at the district convention to be held in Bemis d Msy 17, at the rooms of the Ci Commerce association under the di- rection of the Auxiliary of th: Gracie post. Dr. Helen; H scher of Mankato, past state of the American Legion Auxilia an active worker for the relief of dis- abled ex-service men_ throughout the state will be principal speaker of the occasion. Complete plans for the entertain- ment of the delegates will be made at the regular meeting of the Bemid- ji Auxiliary unit to be held at the as- sociation rooms, Monday evening, May 1. This will be only a short busi- ness session and will be concluded in plenty of time for the members' to attend the May Pole dance being gWen by the Ralph Gracie post. When the district convention meets sessions will be held Wednesday fore- noon, afternoon and evening. A num- ber of important matters are to be taken up at this time and an enjoy- able program is assured. Interested parties, whether members of the local unit or not, are urged to attend these meetings, The district organization is headed by Mrs. Ruby Roskilly of Staples, president, and Mrs. Voorhees also of Staples, secretary. It is very necessary that all mem- bers of the local unit attend the meeting Monday evening, officers an- nounce, in order that plans may be completed for the entertainment and reception of the visiting delegates. FORD CAR ENTERED IN INDIANAPOLIS CLASSIC Indianapolis, April 28—Wire telephones and a Ford car will br into the big ieague automobile racing with the 500-mile dash for $100,000 to be held at the Indianapolis motor speedway Tuesday, May 30, accord- ing to announcement by speedway of- ticials. The Ford, which will be equipped with a Fronty-Ford motor and otherwise strengthened, ha n en- tered by the racing Chevrolet broth- ers, Arthur and Louis, and tlic exper- iment was successful in dirt track races last year. It wiil average ~ 89 miles an hour on the local track and will travel 102 miles per hour on the long stretches according to the Chev- rolets. They want their little car, which is pigmy in size compared with the other mounts in the race, to have every vossible advantage, so the “Fronty- Ford” as the can has been entercd, will be equipped with a wireless tele- phone receiving set and messages will be dispatched from the pits to the car by wireless. \'THREE WOUNDED IN CLASH IN UTAH MINING CAMP (By United Press) Salt Laker City, Utah, April 28— Three were wounded, two seriously, at Scofield, Utah, a mining camp, in a clash between strikers “and ~mine guards according to reports here. Many shots were fired,. ODD FELLOWS LODGE TO HOLD MEETING TONIGHT The regular meeting of the I. O. 0. F. will be held this evening at 3 o'clock at the Moose hall and there will be second| degree work. It s urged that all members be present THE s ltrants, Hakkerup representing omores; Hor Hulett and T HIGH SCHOOLS Cass Lake High Journeys to Local Ball Park to Meet Bemidji Tomorrow INTER-CLASS MEET IS BEING STAGED TODAY: Various Events This Afternoon Found Each Class Quite Well Represented High school athletics got well under way this afternoon with the staging of an inter-class track and field meet at the fair grounds with a large rep- resentation from each of the four classes of the high school participat- ing. Tomorrow afternoon will mark the opening of Bemidji’s Mirst high school baseball schedule when the lo- cals will meet Cass Lake high school at the old ball park on the west end of Fourth street. The inter-class track and field meet was scheduled to begin at about 3:30 o'clock this afternoon. The entry sts were completed this forenoon and show much interest on the part of the members of various classes. For the100-yard dash, Cushner and Cline represent the freshmen; Vandersluis and Horns, sophomores; Baney and Maag, juniors; Foster and Boyce seniors. Kor the high jump Cline was to represent the freshmen, Cahill and Peterson the sophomores, Boerner and Baney the juniors and Jones the seniors, The 220-yarc dash had seven en- the treshmen; Row and J. Smith the soph- and Rhea the juniors; ton the seniors. Fresh- men and juniors met at quoits with Laliberte and Maag representing the ireshies and McDaniels and Matu- schek representing the juniors, Hak- kerup for the freshmen, Elliott: for the juniors and Jordan for the se- niors entered for the discus event. T'he 440-yard dash tound each class well represented. Kolling represented ihe freshmen, Peterson and Cabill the sophomores, Boerner and Barker the iors and Hurlocker and Hurst the broad jump for the freshies, Row and Vandersluis for the sophomores, Rhea and Maag for the juniors, and Raffer- ty for the seniors. In the second game o1 quoits, Welsh and Thompson repre- sented the sophomore class and Led- fors and .Harris the seniors. For the 880-yard run Laliberte was the freshmen entry, L Bailey repre- senting the sophomores, Detling and Elliott the juniors, Jordan and Long- crak, the seniors. D. Boyce for the freshmen, Peterson for the sopho- mores and Trafton for the seniors were the entrants in the javelin throw. woock, freshman; J, Bowers, soph- (Continued on Page 8) TWIN CITY BASEBALL FANS SEE TEAMS IN ACTION St. Paul, April 28—Twin City bascball fans had their first opportun- ity to see their favorites in action to- day. St. Paul opened its season against Indianapolis and Minneapolis_tilted the lid against Louisville. Record MOTHER, WHAT ARE breaking crowds were expected in both cities. WILD WAVES Woock and Cushner envered the! CENTENARY OF GRANT'S + Circle Well Represented at Short Patriotic Program Despite'the fact that there was only ““fa small attendance of the members of the Ralph Gracie post and the aux- iliary, a short patriotic program in honor of the centenary of the birth of General Ulysses S. Grant, was en- joyed at the rooms of the Civic and Commerce association Thursday even- ing. This was considered largely a G. A. R. day, but in response to a nation- wide request by the American Legion Legion members collaborated with the G. A. R. in putting cver a proper ob- servance of this day. Ten members of the R. H. Carr post of the Grand Army of the Repub- lic and a large reresentation of the G. A. R. Circle were guests of honor at the program given by the Legion post here. A number of patriotic songs were sung by the entire attendance and a few readings on the life of Grant were enjoyed, Short talks by a number of the Civil War veterans, relative to their experiences with Grant and other Civil War generals were greatly enjoyed., Music was fur- nished by Miss Ragnhild Moe at the piano and Miss Leila Stanton on the violin.” Follpwing the close of the program a regular meeting of the post was scheduled to ibe held but due to the small attendance the session was not ‘called to order, although those present heard reports by the chairman of the dance committee and the Memorial Day Committee. The post is to cooper- ate with the G. A, R. in putting on a proper observance of Memorial Day this year, similar to that in years past. This action is at the suggestion of the Civil War veterans, many of whom are becoming too old to actively par- ticiate in putting on the Memorial program. The Legion committee is at work making all necessary arrangements and it is exected that at the next reg- ular meeting held on May 11, the def- inite program will be announced. BODY OF GIRL FOUND ~ HIDDEN IN BASEMENT . Hoopeston, TIL., April 28—Gertrude {Hanna, young choir girl, whose, body was found in the parsonage basement of the Umted Fresbyterian church here, was smothered to death or chlo- roformed. he girl, soon to become a mother, was killed a distance from the parson- age and the body hidden in the cold, damp basement of the unoccupied home. Analysis has been continued although physicans failed to disclose any signs of poison, Four prominent Hoopeston young men were questioned by authorities today. Their names had been coupled with that of Miss Hanna since the dis- covery of the body started gossip buzzing. The body was found by car- penters, who were remodeling the house for the new minister. She left her home on a ruini/ night on March 31st. The body was lying on a cement ledge about 18 inches wide. SOCIALIST PARTY HEADS MEET TO TALK POLITICS Leaders of Party Throughout America Meet at Cleveland Tomorrow and Sunday eveland, April 28 (United Press) alist party leaders of America will gather here tomorrow and Sun- (day to map out battle plans for the Llcoming state and congressional elec- tions, and to discuss revisions and changes in the party’s platform. Special significiance attaches to the meeting, for it is expected that Eu- gene Debs, many times the party’s candidate for the preside i twill assume active leadershi nee his pardon’ from federal prison by President Harding, Debs has been resting at his home in Terre Haute, Ind. With Debs at the helm of the So- list ship, party leadérs will make strenuous efforts, particularly, to cap- ture places in congress at the Novem- ber elections. Drives also will be wag- ed in all state posts, it was announced by John Willert, veteran leader here. Little change will be made in the general program of the party, Willert believes. The soldiers bonus and the wet and dry issue, however, are ex- pected to be up for discussion. Sides on these questions, which are keep- ing the national political pot bub- bilng, will be taken by the party in the national conyention, leaders fore- cas a t. | All states will be represented by délegates. Much of the business will be routine, clearing the decks for ac- tion two yeurs hence—for the next presidential race, when Debs will be urged by many;leaders to carry again the party’s standard before the people of the nation. Deb’s action is conjectural. Though he declared recently he would resume active work with the party, it is prob- lematical whether he would make an- other try for the presidency, party representatives believe, On the course followed by Debs de- pends largely the work of the con- vention. One thing, however, is as- sured. The party will wage this year the most extensive campaign in its | history to win votes. Speakers vill tour the country setting forth the party’s policies. BIRTH OBSERVED nml P ROP AGANM | G. A. R. Members and G. A. R. Prominent Senator Declares a New Form of “Bribery” Has Sprung Up SAYS PROPAGANDA Is DRIVING SENATE MAD Asserts Whole Evil Lies in Attempts of Citizens to - Coerce Senators (Editor's Wote: “Bribery” of the it 13" revealsd in how a ssuator feels u dous amonat - of. e which is datly disected —The United PFress, Wew York). " Eons T By i aiks By Lawrénce Marti; - (United yi’ress Staft Corrr:::z‘onaout) (Copyright, 1922, by United Press) CHAPTER III Washington, April 28 (United Press_) .—.-"Propsignudn has gone mad and it is driving other senators and me mad.” . _In these words, the senator, contin- uing his story of the inside workings g; t‘hlfr _::;enntf, l:yshhare the new form ber, o sem‘w'y which has sprung w in “I have never been offeréd one dol- lar in way of bribery since I entered the senate,” the senator said, “but many, many attempts have been made to buy me and sell me. “I must confess that at least one of th«fe attempts succeeded. ‘}‘hns very day they are trying it again—those good people back home who elect senators because they are supposed to be men above bribery or ::rrupnon of any kind. And then 0se same good eople and cajole and temptptopbrib: etf\%l‘f- senators into voting the way the want them to vote. They do it wch their little votes. “Today, they are trying to bribe. me by promising me support when I come up for re-election, some time hence, if 1 will support a certain bill. In groups by organizations and; as individuals, the highly moral folk of my stdte are trying to bribe me with their votes to vote for that measure or against it, Jjust ag their point of view dictates. stick in the senate. A soft life in Wnshlngtpn at $7,600 a year, ')’lhn mileage, is my (price. they, feel. They would be astounded if they knew I regarded their letters and telegrams asjust so many attempts at bribery. But stdp a minute and consider, “I was sent down here to représent the sovereign will of the people—of my state in part and of the whole na- tion. I cannot know that will, in many cases, unless the people express it to me somehow. Hence it is perfectly legitimate for them to write me let- ters favoring or opposing certain leg- islation and urging me to vote for it or against it. “But suppose one of them came to 'me and said: ‘Senatof, I want you to vote for this particular bill and if you do, I will give you $1000. If you don’t 1 will foreclose the mortgage I hold on your farm.” ‘“And suppose 1 should say in reply: ‘Al right, 1 will do as you wish¢ é’np- pose that should be found out what (Continued on Page 8) STATE GAME AND FISH CHIEF VISITS BEMIDJI Carlos Avery, state game and fish commissioner, spent a few hours in 'Bemidji today between trains and con- ferred with Game Warden John Cliné regarding matters pertaining to the state fish hatchery at thé dam. Mr. Avery is making a business tour of this section of the state and is now on his way to his home in St. Paul. MAY DAY DANCE SURE T0 BE SOCIAL SUCCESS Definite assurance has been given by the committee in charge of the May Day dance beinfg staged by the Ralph Gracie posy of the American Legion, that this will be a very enjoy- able affair, with features out of the ordinary for affairs of.this kind. This dance, which is to be considered the annual dgnce for the Legion post this year, is to be staged at the New Ar- ory, Monday evening, May 1, At the blwning of, the dance a number of Vittle children will stage a real May Pole dance. This feature is expected to draw a large crowd early in the evening, A number of other dances have been arranged for as well as a pumber oil vocal solos throughout the evening. Shortly after 11 o'clock the entire attendance will join in a May Pole dance and a num- ber of surprise fdatures will then be staged. This promises to be one of jthe most enjoyable dances ever staged in, Bemidji and indications are that ‘the new armory will be filled to capa- cityy ' ‘" Music is to be furnished by Dot Vans orchestra of five pieces and something out of the ordinary in line of dz music has been assured, “They figure I am ambitious to i