Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, May 6, 1922, Page 1

The Pioneer is the only daily within 100 miles of Bemidji and . has the largest circulation 1m Northern Minnesota. A R m Y iy " Mhnesota: Unsettled and cold- er tonight; Sunday generally fair. /OLUME XX, NO. 15 i BEMIDJI, MINN., SATURDAY EVENING, MAY 6, 1922 §5c PER MONTH HIRUEOP"S STRONGHOR:® THE REAL N\ This Is Keynote of Letter 'by Minnesota Woman Who Won a Prize in Contest SHE WANTS HER GIRL TO MARRY A FARMER Believes Country Is the Best Place for Putting Ideals Into Actual Usage (Farm Bureau News Service) The farm home is the stronghold of real family life. That is what Mrs. Minnie Eilingson Topping of Bloom- ington Ferry, Minnesota, wrote in reply to the question: “Would you want your daughter to marry a farm- er:” ner letier was one oI two let- ters irom Minaesota rarm women to win”prizes 1 a nanonwide con- test. *rhere is a special reason why I ‘wouid like to have my daugnter mar- ry a Iarmer,” mrs. ‘loppmg wrote irom her rarm home. L wish co have her surrounaed witn interests tnat wiil emphasize the best qualties or her sow and make use ox the nign- est capacities tor which she, as a ‘woman, 1I Itted. . ““i'he country is an ideal setting for ramily lite, One of our big news- papers had recenuy this heaaiine: “wiil the Famuy Stand?”’ ‘I'ne very {ope of America today is in the fam- . Anything that disrupts it makes 1or anzrchy. “Komance plays a good part in young hte. Last winter I went witn a neighbor on a mik route. Cross- roads being aritted, teams met the truck, with thewr cans o milk. ‘These teams were olten ariven by boys, khaki-clad and fur-clad irom nead to foots They have had their thrills at tist nand. Young prices of the farms that they were, they might have been envied by any city boy. “The boys and girls who go with their fathers to the barn thesecearly spring mornings are introduced to nature’s secrets throught the new calf Jamb or colt that has taken up its abode over night. ' Sex iessons are taught right, becausé naturally. “My daughter, having been rear- ed with close ‘attention to the fact that water and heat in ‘the home are necessary to health, would be expected to embody these convenien- ces in the plans she makes for her home, with ner farmer-husband; and to insist that sanitation and conven- nce be the rule in_the house as weil as in the barn. From childhod my daughter has had a small amount of money to control and by this has Jearned the value of money. I would expect her to formulate some sysiem of finance with her husband that would bring her a share of the earnings of the farm; it may be a budget system, a side lme-_—llke chickens, milk or garden—or a direct share of the farm’s output. It must be something, recognizing her part- nership in the enterprise, and ade- quate to maintain her independence and self respect. = “She should be logical enough to meet emergencies in a sensible man- ner; if this is meant the climbing of a windmill, or hitching up a frac- tious team or other ‘outside work, I should expect her to do it effiiciently. In her devotion to her husband and home. she would not forget that she js a social being, functioning for community betterments through the mediums of healthful ‘aAmusemergts, mental alertness and spiritual l_lpl)ft. “Believing that the country is the best place for putting into ractice the ideals that have develop- od with her character, for furthering principles of industry, and the intel- ligent administration of homely but worthy tasks, for fostering a love for simple things, and for loving service to her own and others, I would be very glad to have my daughter mar- ry a farmer.” MAIL SERVICE AROUND LAKE BEMIDJI WILL OPEN MAY 15 7 p Mail service around Lake Bemidji ¥s to be started again on Monday, May 15. This route is known as Star route No., 2, and will be carried by Bryon Russel. Mail will be delivered every forenoon. The mail car will have ac- commodations for passengers. The route will continue until September 30. HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES . MEET AT HAMLINE FIELD (By United Press) St. Paul, May 6—The first state high school athletic carnival of the year was on today at Hamline field. More than 200 athletes from the Zwin Cities and other sclools were lined up for the event. A social open clash with about 50 athletes from Hudson, Wisconsin, Pillsbury, Shattuck and St. Thomas was a feature. The Twin City high school teams will be opposed by teams from Austin, Red Wing, Faribault, Winona, Glencoe, Hastings, Owaton- na and Litchfield. The events will sun late into the evening. |CARLSON VARIETY STORE T0 OPEN NEXT SATURDAY The A. T. Carlson store, which was visited by fire Monday of this week, is now undergoing repairs and Mr. Carlson stated today that he ex- ‘ects to have it in shape to reopen v business Saturday, May 13. E,A very satisfactory adjustment as been made with the insurance companies and after the stocks have been gone over, arranged and mark- ed Mr, Carlson will open up with a sale to dispose of the stock at fire sale prices. Most of the damage was from water and smoke, but which made the stock less valuable as first class merchandise, a fact the insur- ance adjusters have recognized and have settled accordingly. This allows Mr. Carlson to dispose of his merch- andise as he sees fit. Further announ- cements will be made next week as to the date of the opening. FIREMEN OF MINNESOTA TO MEET AT ROCHESTER Expected that Local Depart- ment Will Be Represented at Expense of City Firemen from all over the state will gather at Rochester, June 13 for the big five day convention of the State Association and the Minnesota Fire College, State Fire Marshall, George H. Nettleton urges every de- partment in the state to be repre- sented either by a large delegation or by the fire chief. Plans are being made for the re- ception of a large attendance, and since Bemidji is to entertain the state convention next year it is thought that arrangments may be made so that a fair-sized delegation from this city may attend the Ro- chester meeting. Last year the mem- bers of the local department who attended the state convention at In- ternational Falls paid their own ex- penses The expense of going to Ro- chester is much higher and it is be- lieved that arrangements can be made for financing at least a portion of this expense so that a number of the members and the fire chief may at- tend, The 1922 session will be the fiftieth anniversary of the Minnesota State Fire Department Association, and as the Golden Jubilee every effort is being made to make it the biggest meeting since the association — was founded, and- it wilt be. The program will be more on the order of the program put on the meeting of the National Association of Fire Engine- ers It will not only be interesting but most instructive, and the dele- gates this year will be given the op- portunity without incurring much ad- ditional expense to attend the Min- nesota Fire College, a training school for firemen More time will be devoted this year to work of a nature that will be of interest to the small department It is hoped that every town will send at least two men, some will send three and some four Every town is urged to be represented by at least one man someone who can go home after the Fire College and give the other mem- bers of the department the benefit of the instruction and information received MRS. W .B. ELWELL RETURNS FROM TEXAS FLOOD DISTRICT Mrs. W. B. Elwell returned this morning to Bemidji from Ft. Worth Texas, where she went several weeks ago to care for her son’s family while the mother was in the hospital. She was there during the recent serious floods caused by the overflow or the river, She states that the residence part of the city was above the high water line, but that the water plant was under 14 feet of water, and people living in the flats had to be taken to safety by boats. Over 1,000 people made homeless were cared for in the churches and halls. She tells of one sad experience where an ex-service man, who saw active service in France, volunteered to assist in res- cuing people, and made several suc- cessful trips. When he returned to save an infant, his boat became en- tangled in the wire fences and he lost his life. BREAK BETWEEN FRANCE AND BRITAIN APPARENT (By United Press) Genoa, May 6—The struggle for control of the world’s oil supply to- day widened the breach between the French and British at the Genoa Eco- nomic conference. The French an- Inounced their intention of invoking the San Remo oil agreement, which would prevent the British from ne- gotiating separately with the French to obtain oil concessions in former Turkish provinces. This action follows reports which have been denied, that the British have made a secret agreement with the Russians, giving them control of the vast oil fields in the country. 1 JUVENILE BAND TO HAVE PICTURE TAKEN THURSDAY Director G. C. Riggs of the Juve- ‘nile band announced this afternoon that the Juvenile band would have .its picture taken Thursday evening iat the new armory, This announce- I ment overrules the announcement I made at practice this forenoon that the picture would be taken this even- ing. CHINESE CIVIL UNDER CONTROL General Wu Pei Fu Calls on President at Peking and Reports Happenings el MANCHURIAN FORCES LOSE TO.CENTRAL ARMY Mutineers Observed Early To- _day Near Teintsin, According to Dispatch From There (By United Press) Peking, May 6, (By Ray Marshall) —General Wu Pei Fu entered Pe- king today and visited the president. Victorious over the Manchurian army of Chang Tso Lin, the commander of the Central armies assured the president that there would be no in- terference with the Peking govern- .ment. The president probably will remain in office until the expiration of his term next year. The Chinese civil war is over. Chang Tso Lin’s once formidable army is broken. Chang himself, now definitely eliminated from the poli- tical situation, is in flight to Man- churia. Dr. Sun Yat Sen, president of the Southern Chinese government with headquarters at Canton, is the only prominent opponent of Chinese unification, Dr. Sun Yat Sen furnish- ed the funds for Chang’s campaign, but failed to support him otherwises Dispatches filed from Teintsin at 3 o’clock A. M. said scouts had ob- served mutineers near the city. The whole foreign population is taking up arms to resist. One American and one British regiment were closing along the outer line of defence and the French Anmite troops were being strengthened by reinforcements of French citizens. MRS A. G. JACOBSON ARRIVES TO MAKE HER HOME HERE Mrs. A. G. Jacobson arrived in the city Friday from Bismarck, N. D., and is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Denu, Mr. Jacobson is the manager and secretary-treasurer of the Bemid- ji Book and'Stationery company and has been in the city for the past two weeks. They have been popular residents of the North Dakota capitol for a number of years and will make their home in Bemidji. Their activity in business and social circles at Bis- marck have been most pronounced and the reports from that city and |state advise that their leaving is a | decided loss to North Dakota and a { benefit to Bemidji and Minnesota Bemidji extends to them a hearty welcome and gives assurance that they will find here opportunity and success with the kindest co-operation at every hand. SCHOOL TEACHER SENTENCED FOR PASSING FORGED CHECK Minneapolis, May 6—Mavis Carl- son, 23, was sentenced to the wo- men’s reformatory for one to fifteen years late Friday on a charge of forgery. She came here from Carver where she taught school and was deserted by her husband, after they had been married a few days. She tried to pass a check on a Minneapolis department store. WELL SARAH, (M GOIN' o RY AN FIX% THAT POOR BeLL OF OURS | 0A7, WiLL YOU COME. 5AY Y OVER TO' MY GARAGE FOR ? soM’ b LUMBER MARKET REPORT SHOWS STEARY ADVANCE r. With the advance:of spring it be- icomes more and more evident that ithe lumber industry:is to have a good year. Buying by retailers shows stéady expansion, and very little of it is speculative, for lumber is going out of the retail yards as fast as it is being brought in; and, according to the American Lumberman, in some cases stocks are being sold more quickly than they can be re- placed, requests for rush shipments being numerous, A number of the larger softwood ‘producers have as much business on their | books as they care to take on for some time, some having called their traveling men off the road. Many of the large mills are very careful about accepting business for future delivery. Production, although it is steadily increasing, is much be- low orders, but numbers of saw mills particularly in the southern pine pro- ducing region, are opening up and will increase the quantity of lumber which will shortly be available. ROYAL ARCH MASONS TO ENJOY DINNER MONDAY Royal Arch Masons of the Bemidji chapter will meet at the Masonic hall Monday afternoon at 5 o’clock for work in the Most Excellent Master degree, Following this, dinner will be served at 6 o’clock at the hall. Two classes will be given work in the Royal Arch degree following the dinner. It is especially desired that there be a large attendance of local and visiting members . | BUCKLEN GETS CONTRACT AT ITASCA STATE PARK E. W. Bucklen, local plumbing and heating contractor was the success- ful bidder for the plumbing contract on six new buildings to be erccted by the state forestry department at Itasca State Park. Contractor Bradson of Shevlin was awarded the contract on the carpenter work and genecral construction., The buildings will include a large barn, axid a bunkhouse, ail modern including shower baths. The:ze build- ings are to be located at the north end of the park. SECRETARY DAVIS SEES s bty bes- [ BETTER TIMES COMING Washington, May 6—A new wave of prosperity, better times and ample employment is about to sweep the country, in the view of Secretary of Labor Davis after conferences with the directors of the employment ser- vice of his department and with other officials, Davis today gave an outline of the industrial and economic situation in the country. “There is a widespread industrial awakening extending from coast to coast and gulf to border,” Secretary Davis said, “There are a few dark spots where therc is unem- ployment. Chicago is engaging in a| building program, but is considerably | handicapped by reason of the Landis Award, which has not been effective. The farm situation is decidedly encouraging. The demands for farm help from all sections of the country are indicative of the optimistic atti- tude of the farmers. The west and north central distr the states of Minnesota, North South Dakota, Iowa, Missouri, braska and Kansa: re all entering upon an era of considerable activity. THREE NEGROES BURNED BY OB INTEXAS TOWN Murdering Pretty School Girl at Kirvin, Texas MEET DEATH BEFORE MOB OF FIVE HUNDRED Two White Men Are Held at Fairfield in Connection With Girl’s Murder (By United Press) Kirvin, Texas, May 6.—Three ne-}. groes were burned nere at dawn for the assult and murded of Miss A ley, pretty 17 year old school g whose body was found near here. The three negroes met death be- fore a mob of five hundred. “Snap”’ Perry, 26, who was_captured after a 36 hour chase with blood-hounds was the first to be burned. He was tied to the seat of a cultivator, oil was poured on his body and a match struck. As the flames arose about his body, Perry shouted, “Oh Lord, I'm coming.” Mose Jones and John Cor- nish, 19, were the other negroes burned. After Perry had been ignit- ed he shouted, “Burn Jones and Cor- nish, they are as guilty as I am.” Jones was robbed and dragged over | itha hoti coals as more wood W thrown_on. In six minutes he wa dead. Cornish w. ssoed and drag- ged onto the fire. The mob heaped wood and oil into the fire, keeping the blaze going six hours. (By United Press) Fairfield, Texas, May 6 —Two white men were held e today in connection with the killing of Eula Ausley of Kirvin, for which three negroes were burned to death, Sher- iff Mayo announced. Tracks leading from the scene of the murder to the home of the two men, brothers, were found, Mayo said; Onc of the men was captured yesterday, and the sccond sent to jail after the mob left here with the negroes. ST. PAUL MAN SURVIVES FIFTY.FOOT EMBANKMENT (By United Pross) St. Paul, May 6—L. W. Fleming varrowly escaped death when his automobile ran over a 50-foot em- bankment on Manomen road last night. His wife and baby were thrown clear of the car and only slightly hurt. Fleming was pinned down by the steering wheel. Two ribs were broken. His wife had driven the car into a bank and bent the axel. The steering wheel snapped and they went over the bank. PRESBYTERIAN DIVISION HOLDS MEETING TUESDAY The dining room division of the Ladies’ Aid of the Presbyterian church, Mrs, B. A. Dilley chairman, will meet Tuesday afternoon of next week (instead of Monday, which is the regular meeting day) at the home of Mrs. H. N. McKee, 1215 Bixby avenue. All members are asked to be present. FIRST GOLF TOURNEY OF SEASON TOMORROW TOTAL TEACHEK The first golf tournament of the season will be held at the Bemidji Country club golf links tomorrow, when a sweepstakes tournament will be held, with a medal handicap. Ball entry fee will be charged, according 1o an announcement by Willard Crum- my, professional instructor. It is planned to hold a tournament every Sunday throughout the season and much interest has already been manifested. It is expected that the local golf course will have far more visitors this year than ever before and plans are completed for a very active season, The greens are now in better shape than th been before. due largely to the eflicient work of Gus Stahl, greenskeeper. Mr, Crummy an assistant this year, George F son of Minnecapo! an_experienced caddy. Mr. Crummy will spend prac- tically all of his time at the golf course and plans on keeping some- thing on schedule at all times for the members of the club and its guests. CITY BASEBALL TEAM Cass Lake Indians to Meet Locals at Fair Grounds Sunday Afternoon Bemidji's city baseball team will open its schedule Sunday afternoon with a game against the Cass Lake Indians at the new bali field at the fair grounds The game will begin at 3 o'clock, and indications are that this will be one of the best games of the early season at least. The i.ake Indians have an exception- tion and promise to give Bemidji a hard game in every respect. The new diamond has been com- pleted and will be in first class con- dition tomorrow, under favorable weather conditions, The city team spent much valuable time and cor siderable mon in fixing up th ball diamond and it is expected t the support shown at this opening game will the team for the work done. The local boys are not out for the money, but are out play- ing for the sport of the game, desi ing only to break cven financially. They promise an active season if proper supporl is shown and indica- tions are that the team will be one of the best in this section of the state, although the players are all local men. Manager E. S. Caskey assures the public plenty of fast wames this ye: both here and out of town. However, the support shown in the early scason games will large- 1y determine the quality of the games later on. Arrangement local bus lin passengers from the downtown district to the ir grounds for five cents each and expected that this will encourage arge attendance. Scarbo, Cadreau and Johnson will form the battery for s Lake. The team is said to be m up of pro- fessional players who have not yet ceattered to various teams throughout Minnesota and the Dakotas. Bemidji will have Melhouse, TTub- bard and Frank Phibbs. The lincup for tomorrow’s game is still undecid- ed although it is very probable that Berrigan will be scen at first base; Claude Bailey, sccond; Bill Walker, shortstop; Bill Lappen, third; Pete Johnson, left field; Barl Bailey, cent- er field; and either Cameron on Fred Phibbs, right field, COLLEGE PARENT-TEACHER CLUB ENJOYS PROGRAM There was a large altendance at the meeting of the Parent-Teacher club yesterday at the State Teachers college. The program opened with a chorus by 100 children from the erades, singing two songs, “Spring Time” and “Robin’s Return,” which showed much talent and training, af- ter which an interesting talk was giv- en by Miss Gladys Chapin on “Stories and Story Telling,” and another talk was given by President M. W. Depu- ty, in which he announced that the seventh grade room would be added to the college next year. The pro- gram closed with a very pleasing duet played by Misses Vera Cutter and Ragnhild Moe. Following the program, the follow- ing officers were clected for the en- suing year: president, Mrs. A, L. Barker; vice-president, Mrs. G. W, Campbell; sccretary and treasurer, Mrs. G. H. Rhea. The bird given for the attendance prize was won by Miss Lucy Dunnigan’s room. From 1:30 until 3 o’clock, Miss Dunnigan’s room entertained the mothers at an English party in their room, which was very pleasant and greatly enjoyed. PETE JOHNSON TO FIGHT ‘GUNNER SMITH AT LAKOTA Pete Johnson of t ty has heen scheduled to meet Gunner Smith of Havre, Mont., at Lakots N. D, Friday, May 19. They arc scheduled to go four reunds at this open alr athletic carnival which is being stag- ed for the benefit of the Lakota Baseball association. Johnson has been going through stiff practice for this bout and his sparring partners can testify that Smith will have hard fight on his hands if he hopes to stay in the ring with Johnson. Misgs Nellie Gary and her cousin, Bertice Greenfield, entertained at 6 o'clock dinner last evening at their home, 601 Minnesota avenue. The were Misses Dora Young ane abeth Johngon of the ers eoliege, and Messrs, Maiv Skarslen and Louis Larson. OPENS SEASON SUNDAY WAGE REDUCED CONSIDERABLY Figures Submitted by Teachers’ Committee Show Wages of 43 Teachers Are Cut SEVEN ARE INCREASED AND TWO ARE THE SAME Comparison of Salaries of This and Laft Year Reveals Number of Changes Figures compiled by a committee of the public school teachers of Be- midji show that the yearly salaries for tl e coming year have been re- duced in most cases. The majority of the teachers have been offered con- tracts at a set sum per month for nine months, while a few others have been offered contracts for 12 months, s customary. The main underly- ing fact is that the total amount of pay offered for the regular teaching year of nine months has been re- duced considerably. Out of a total of 52 regular in- structors, 43 decreases have been made, these decreases being any- where from $26 to $276 for the teaching year. Two teachers have been offered the same salary as dur- ing the present year, while seven in- creases, anywhere from $1 to $300 for the year, have been offered. These m)(‘}f]cl\ses for the year total $421, w th e the decreases total $4,972.50, by making a total decrease in laries to teachers during the com- ing year of $4,551.50. In preparing these figures relative to the salaries offered in the con- tracts sent out by the school board, the teachers’ committee has stated that it does not expect to gain any- thing by it, but merely desires that the public know the real facts in the case from the teachers’ standpoint as well as from the standpoint of the school board. Last year the con- tracts offered a set sum for a teach- ing year of nine or nine and one- half months. The actual school year was only nine months. This year the contracts offer a set sum per month for nine months, and as stated before, the actual teaching year's salary in the majority of cases has been reduced. The board of education has many things with which to contend in kegping within its budget, and in making the adjustments it has en- deavored to maintain the high stand- ard of its teaching force with as lit- tle difficulty as possible. The dis- trict has been unfortunate through the loss of the old high school build- ing by fire and the board is endeav- oring Lo construct the mnew high school and plan on its maintenance within the budget allowed for school ux,l’f"‘ dil I is readily realized that the - ent teaching staff is one of thepl:.::t the Bemidji school system has ever had, but the board feels that the present situation justifies the adjust- ment of wages planned for the com- ing year. ) A table of wages has been pre- pared for publication in a later issue. DAUGHTERS OF REBEKAH MEET MONDAY EVENING The Daughters of Rebekah will hold their regular meeting Monday evening at 8 o’clock at the Moose hall and there will be initiation of candidates. All members are request- ed to be present. The members are also requested to be present at the hall Sunday morning at 9 o’clock. They will attend the morning serv- ices at the Methodist church, HOUSE—MOORE Miss Violet Moore and Mooris Huvu)w both of this community, were united in marriage this morning at 9 o’clock at the Presbyterian par~ sonage, Rev, L. P. Warford perform- ing the ceremony. They were unat- tended. The newly-weds will make their home in the vicinity of Bemidji. M, B. OF A. HOLDS REGULAR MEETING MONDAY EVENING The regular meeting of the Modern Brotherhood of America will be held Monday evening at 8 o’clock at the K. C. hall, and it is urged that all members be present. INDIANA SENATOR CALLS SALES TAX IMPOSSIBLE (By United Press) 2 Washington, May 6—President Harding was told today by Senator Watson of Indiana, one of the lead- ing members of the senate ‘finance | committee, that it is impossible to pass a bill through congress provid- ing for a sales tax as a means of paying the soldier bonus. The president has insisted that the s tax is the only feasible means of finzncing the bonus, and that the adjuted compensation bill should provide means of raising hundreds of 1:Wons of dollars necessary to pay tie soldiers,