Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, May 17, 1922, Page 1

has the largest circulation 1 Northern Minnesota. The Pioneer is the only daily within 100 miles of Bemidji and e e - Minnesota: Unsettled tonight and Thursday; probably showers, except fair in northwest portion. BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER VOLUME XX. NO. 24 BEMIDJI, MINN., WEDNESDAY EVENlNGTMAY i7, 195‘; 85c PER MONTH LOCAL STREET IHPROVEMENTS RECOMMENDED Report of Street Committee to Be Referred to Engineer for Estimates RECOMMENDS BUILDING OF PORTABLE CITY DOCK Report of Health Officer for First Quarter of Year Is ‘Very Encouraging If the recommendaticfis of the street committee of the city council materialize, a large number of street improvements are to be made this summer. At the regular meeting of the city council Monday evening, the report and recommendations of this committee were heard. The commit- tee consists of Aldermen W. K. Denison, T. N. Rode and G. N. Even- son¢ The report was accepted and will be reierred to the city engineer for estimates. It is quite probable that a large portion of the work will be done this season. ‘I'he recommendations of the com- mitcee 1nclude the construction of sidewalks and crossings on Beltrami avenue trom rourtzenth streev to the new high school building; a side- watk on tue North side of ritteenth street from Beltrami avenue to Arvine avenue, MClUWNE a crossing on Iryvine avenue; the Soo lne 1s to be asked to pave tne raiiroad crossing on Minnesota avenue; side- walks and crossings on the north slue of vak sireet irom Irvine ave- nue to Mississippi avenue; sidewalks and crossings on Mississippl avenue west_side or street, from vak street to First street; ciay and gravel Mmill Park mll; cut brush on sides of woad irom irvine avenue west to the city limits on Fifteenth street; sidewalks and street, soutn side, Irum America avenue to irvine avenue, crossing on Third street across-Irvine avenue also crossing on lrvine across Lmra street; grade and shape Kourth street be- wween Scott and Grant avenues, Ny- more addition; clean and shape Sec-|. ond street from Scott avenue three biocks east, Nymore addition; cros- sing on Central avenue, east side, across Bemidji avenue; one crossing street; two crossings on Thirteenth across bemidjl aveunue; one C€rosmng on Bemidji avenue across Twelftn street; two crosings on Thirteenth street across Bemudji avenue; two crossings on Eleventh street across Bemidjl avenue; one crosing on Eighth street across Bemidji avenue; Shevlin avenue be clayed and grav- eled trom paving to Great Northern tracks; fix up ‘Thirteenth street to let out water on Thirteenth and Min- nesota, grade and shape ‘Lhirteenth street trom Beltrami avenue west as far as possible, lay sidewalks and crossings iromy dlinnesota to bels trami avenues on Twelfth street. The petition entered last fall for sidewalks in Mill Park will also be considered in with these other pro- jects. The committe also recommended that the city build a dock 70 feet long and 16 feet wide of floating 1ype, to be attached to the concrete pier at the foot of Third street by steps anchored at the other end by piling. The committee further recommend- ed that this work be done by day labor and that. plans be drawn so (Continued on Page 6) LEGION MEMBERS GUESTS AT SUPPER THIS EVENING All members of the American Le- gion have been invited to atend the supper being given at 6:30 this even- ing in the rooms of the Civic and Commerce association by the local Auxiliary unit in connection with the Sixth district convention meet- ing here today. Plans have been made for a large attendance and plenty of “Chow” is assured. LONGEST BEARD TO BE SEEN IN SACRAMENTO (By United Press) St. Paul, May 17.—Hans Lnngset}), the man with the longest beard in the world, is en route to join the Forty-Niners celebration in Sacra- mento. Langseth “icame here from his home in Barney, N. D., and will leave tonight for the coast. He keeps his 17 feet of ‘beard tucked un- der his vest, except for a fringe about 10 inches long, which spreads like a fan over his chest. Langseth won the longest beard contest conducted by a Clevelanc newspaper sometime ago. He is 75 years old and he has let his beard grow since he was 28. GRAND FORKS CELEBRATING NORWEGIAN NATIONAL DAY Grand Forks, N. D., May ,17.—B. B. Haugan of Aberdeen, S. D., will be the speaker here today at the cel- cbration of .the Norwegian national day. Selections will be given by the Bjarne and Varden choruses. GIVES TO NEWSPAPERS CREDIT FOR GOOD ROADS Babcock Declares Co-operation of State Press Invaluable Aid to Highway Move - “The Pioneer is extending good roads in its field, continuing an invaluable contribution to the Min- nesota good roads movement begun before the Amendment No. 1 cam- paign in which it took an import- ant part. And this is but one of public service of many given by the newspapers of the state.” The statement was made by Char- [les M Babcock, state high way com- t missioner, He had just received an official report thas following the announcement in this and other | papers of a drive against auto tax slackers receipts in the license de- partment had suddenly doubled and were averaging $12,500 a day. “Here is an added demonstration .of the force of newspaper publici- Ity and advertising,” continued Mr. | Babcock. “During the war it exert- ed a strong influence on the use of our savings and in many ether di- rections, even to what we ate. Now it is collecting deliquent taxes for the state and at the same time s& ing newspaper readers more r ties and costs. The state ne*’ compensate the newspapers; contribution to the goot movement continued now im ing highway plans and progress fore the public and maintaining’\ interests in better roads.” N Also, the highway commissioner, | by way of keeping faith with news- papers announcing the auto tax slacker campaign said, that the 141st inspector was assigned to work. All have instructions that ample warn- ing has ben given and prosecutions must be the order now, as was giv- en out to the press. {ARMORY BOARD TO GIVE DANCING PARTY TONIGHT The armory board is giving a dancing party at the new armory this evening, to which the public is | cordially invited. Plans have been made for an exceptionally large attendance, Music is to be furnish- ed by Dot Van’s orchestra and an enjoyable evening is assured. The crossings on Third!delegates attending the Sixth district convention of the American Legion | Auxiliary are especially invited_to attend. . BEMIDJI SHOE STORE IS NOW BEING REMODELED Carpenters commenced work Mon- day morning remodeling the Bemidji Shoe Store building on Minnesota avenue, owned by Elias Stephens. Last fall this building had modern show windows installed and will now be stuccoed and will present a much beter appearance to Minnesota ave- nue. The staging used by the car- penters will in no way interfere with the business routine. VALUE OF JACK PINE DESCRIBED BY RANGER Timber Becomes Valuable as Soon as Diameter Reaches Five or Six Inches Jack pine conservation and the need of this step is clearly explain- ed by L. F. Johnson, district forest ranger of this city. Regarding the jack pine situation in this state, Mr. Johnson has the following to say; “Until the past few years, Jack Pine timber was considered of lit- tle valuei The dimPnishing supply of other better known pines, and the increased demand has compelled closer utilization of all timber pro- ducts. For this jack pine, which is a very rapil growing tree, is com- ing into its own. Extensive exper- iments relative to its use have been conducted at the U, S. Forest Pro- ducts Laboratory, Madison, Wiscon- sin, proving that this type of tim- ber is exceedingly valuable for many purpose. One of the most important uses_is for making paper. “Timber becomes valuable for pulp as soon as it has established a diameter of five or six_inches, and since a jack pine tree will reach this size in about twenty years, its extensive use in the future is established. Another important thing in its favor is the fact that it will thrive on soil too poor for raising crops of any kind except timber. Some of the best stands in Minnesota are found on exceedingly sandy soil. The value of the land on which there is a stand of jack pine has increas- ed materially in the past few years. In one section of the state, land of this kind is now selling for around $80.00 per acre which could have been purchased ten years ago for $3.25 per acre. “There are many thousands of ac- ers of this kind of timber in Min- nesota varying from seedlings to saw log size. Taking these facts in- to consideration it is now a paying investment for individuals to hold young jack pine the few years ne- cessary for it to reach valuable size. “The fire danger is far greater in the type of country most adapt- ed to the growing of jack pine than in aimost any other, and since even |!this evening. At 8 o’clock a a light running fire will kill the|business session will be held, lowed by the degree work. It is| precaution be taken to prevent their "especially desired that there be a| little trees it is important that every starting.” ; A IR 4%, \‘.‘:‘;«3@ PARCAUT WILL ARRIVE BY AIRPLANE THURSDAY Flies Here to Meet L. C. Curtis at New Armory Thursday in Second Match Word was received this forenoon from Ralph Parcaut, Royal, Iowa, to the effect that he would arrive in Bemidji by airplane Thursday morning for a certainty. The mes- sage was sent from Henning, Minn., He flies to Bemidji to meet L. C. Curtis of this city at the new arm- ory tomorrow evening in the second encounter betweer, these two fin- ished mat artists. The previous meeting resulted in a victory for Parcaut after something over an hpur of hard wrestling, during which time Curtis was injured to the ex- tent that he was unable to return to the mat for a second fall, there- by forfeiting the match, In any event, that was a first class match, no doubt but that it was the best ever scen in Bemidji, The match tomorrow night is sure to be even more interesting. Both men are in the best of condition and will put up their best sbrand of wrestling at all times . A preliminary match is to be staged at 8 o’clock, while the main event will begin at 9. The Moose orchestra will furnish a musical program throughout the evening. This match is being put on under the auspices of the Loyal Order of Moose and it is expected that there will be an exceptionally large at- tendance. Reserved ringside seats are on sale at the Boardman drug store at $2 plus war tax. General admission ticHets will be sold, at the door for §1 and tax. Both Parcaut and Curtis are well known in this community and therc is every indication that this match will surprass any other ever scen in Bemidji. Parcaut is scheduled to do a number of “strong man’’ stunts at the regular meeting of the Kiwan- is club tomorrow noon, FARMERS FORM AGENCY TO MARKET PRODUCTS , Farmers in this county who have helped to put their state in the lead in the establishment of cooperative marketing enterprises, will watch with interest a new _enterprise launched by the Farm Burcau of another state. The county Farm Bureaus have received a report from their na- tional organization, outlining the purposes of the Farm Bureau Pro- duce Exchange, which is to be open- ed this month in Detroit by the Michigan State Farm Bureau The directors of the farm bureau have adopted regulations making the produce exchange a department of the Michigan state organization, under management of the board and the secretary-manager of the Farm Bureau . The produce exchange will handle produce for member only. It is to establish without prof- it a sales service for fruits, vegeta- bles, poultry, eggs, butter, chese, dressed hogs, veal calves ,and simi- lar market commodities, which are handled by local Farm Bureau units or by cooperative shipping associa- tions. A. F. & A. MASONS TO PUT ON SECOND DEGREE WORK Second degree work will be con- ferred on a class of candidates by the A. F, & A, Masons in regular communication at the Masonic hall short fol- large attendance. [ associations |- TO DECORATE GRAVES A committee of the Ralph Gracie post of the American Legion in charge of decoration of graves of all ex-service men in the two local cemeteries seeks a public contribu- tion to finance this profect. This was the action taken I ear and a sufficient sum was realized. Ap- proximately $100 is needed to dec- orate the graves appropriately. Contributions may be sent to the Legion post or to the Pioneer office. Checks should be made payable to the Ralph Gracie post. The list of contributors will be published from day to day as the fund in ses. So far only, the following con- tributions have been rcceived. F. C. Montague... $1.00 B. L. Johnson. .. Beltrami Nursery, by Otto Brose. ..$5.00 MOOSE LODGE ENJOYS FINE BUSINESS MEET A class of six candidates was ini- tiated into the mysteries of Moose- dom at the regular meeting of the Moose lodge Tuesday evening. Dur- ing the session the empty chair and station of the deceased prelate, Judge Joseph E. Harris, was marked by a black memorial wreath, and a short memorial service was held in which a brief, but fitting, address was made by Dr. G. H. Zentz, who emphasized the lesson of the deccased brother’s life, especially his great faithfulness to his duties. The nominating com- mittee proposed the names of Gun- ner Olson dnd E. W. Hannah to be voted on at the next meecting to fill the office of prelate. It was announced that $1,000 of the benefit fund of the Bemidji L. O. 0. M. is now invested with the Build- ing and Loan association. Attention was called . to the Curtis-Parcaut wrestling match at the new armory Thursday night, and to the first an- nouncement as made in Tuesday’s Pioneer of the official choosing of Orange Park, Florida, as the site for the Old Folks Home for the Moose order. Dictator H. Z. Mitchell announced the following additions to the pub- licity committee, E. E. Stevens, Philip Gill, Dr. C. J. Larson, A. Dan- user and E. W. Nelson and a com- mittee to prepare a reference list of members to keep on file in the club rooms, of which E. W. Hannah was appointed chairman. The name of C. J. Crosby was drawn for the at- tendance prize. Refreshments were served at the close of the session. SCORES FIGHTING FIRE IN ARKANSAS GAS WELL Eldora, Ark., May 17—Scores of ‘:pen'fougm. today to extinguish a fire in a gas well, cight miles from here. Flames are leaping from 200 to 300 feet in the air. The well is spouting approximately 15,000,000 feet of gas daily and is said to be the largest in the world. It caught fire late yesterday and burned all night and shows no signs of subsiding. Efforts to extinguish the fire so far have failed. It was believed the large sheet of sand thrown up by the well will serve as an extinguisher. If this fails caving will probably kill the fire. PINCHOT NOMINATED BY PENNSYLVANIA PRIMARY Philadelphia, Pa., May 17, (By L. C. Martin)—W. Harry Baker secretary of the Repub- lican state cenftral committee, today conceded the nomination of Gifford Pinchot, independ- ent, for governor over'George E. Alter, old guard organiza- tion candidate. [ GENOA HEADS PREPARE ANOTHER NOTETO U. 5. Russia Accepts Plan of New Conference at The Hague, Thitcherin Announces (By United Press) ‘Washington, May 17.—The United States has “replied sympathetically to the feeler from the French gov- ernment 3or Amercian participation in a conference in Europe on strictly economic matters,” it was learned at the state department today. This government, however, did not state it would attend such a conference. Genoa, May 17.—(By Henry Wood)—Another note to the United States urging American participa- tion in an Kuropean discussion of Rugsian affairs was prepared by heads of the Genoa conference today. + Russia returned a favorable reply to the allied proposal for a confer- ence at The Hague next month. George Thitcherin formaily mtormed ‘the political subcommision of the Genoa conference that Russia ac- cepted the plan only reserving the right to introduce certain amend- ments to the general call for the conference, The political subcommission met at 10:30 to complete its reply to Hughes’ note declining the invitation to The Hague. While awaiting the Russian_reply the allics considered Lloyd George’s temporary truce on the ba: of the De Facto border. The British premicer_intends to have this adopted if possible, at the next plenary session, TORRANCE 1S CANDIDATE FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY G. M. Torranrce has filed as candi- date for re-clection to the office of county attorney, he having filed with County Auditor A, D. Johnson Tues- day evening. It is expeeted that all filings for county offices will be ompleted within the next few days May 29 is the last day for filing. INCENDIARISM CAUSES HUGE LOSS IN CHICAGO (By United Press) Chicago, May 17—Gang Lerrorists were held responsible by police to- day for the outbreak of incendiarism during the night in which two fires caused thousands of dollars of dam- age. “We were warned that incendiar- ism was next. It has arrived,” said Chicef of Police Chas. Fitamorris. The {ire broke out in three places. Police said all were “set”. The most de- structive fire caused $200,000 dam- age to a large apartment building being completed i Rogers Block district by laborers working under the Landis wage scale. ) Shortly before the fire was dis- covered a man knocked at the door of James Korbett, living next door, and shouted “get out quick there will be an explogion in a minute. To hell with the Landis award.” WILLISTON ROAD TO BE EXTENDED TO STATE LINE (By United Press) Williston, N. D., May 17.—Bids will be opened by the county commis- sioners today on a 20-mile federal aid highway from Williston west to the Montana line. When constructed, this will com- plete the highway through the coun- ty from east to west and will provide a direct road between Williston and Bainville, joining the Montana high- Wway at the state line. 1 r |STATE ROAD PAVINGTS TAKING ONLY A TENTH Trunk Highway Funds Being Used Mainly for Grading and Graveling 2 Paving is taking about ten cents of cach 1921 and 1922 state trunk highway dollar, more than 90 per cent of the fund under the Bab- cock Good Roads law benig used for maintenance gravelling, grading, bridges and similar work to distrib- ute early benefits widely on the 7,000-mile system. The foregoing showing is made on official figures in a state highway bulletin this week outlining methods authorized by the legislature for financing the trunk highway pro- gram. The paving summary lists 294 miles of which 58.65 miles is by the state and paid for direct from trunk funds, and the remainder of 235 miles is by countics acting under refundment and reimbursement laws. Charles M, Babcock, state highway commi; state is building hut one mile of hard surfacing while four miles are laid by counties controlling funds which must be spent within their boundaries and subject only to state specifications and supervisiony The state paving at an a age of $28,787 a mile cost $1,688,333 or about one tenth of the total trunk fund revenue of $16,170,000 for the 2-year period. The biggest project is that of 25 miles of concrete at $630,664 on T. H. No. 1 between Northfield and Wegteott only re- cently started. Fourteen counties have filed claims for $3,717,618 of refund- ments for 116 miles of paving at an average of $32,068 and nearly all have been charged to the trunk highway fund, the bulletin shows. Sherburne county claims total $520,- 227; Watonwan, $518,780; Henne- pin, $348,488; Ramsey, $338,605; Dakota, $276,7 Stevgns, $2562,- 185; Chisago, $243,442, and Kan- diyohi county, $287,413, Reimbursement projects in seven counties aggregate, $3,673,811 for 119 miles at $30,859 average, St. Louis county leads with $1, 737, 377; Itasca, $843,291; Benton $659,474; Morrison, $336,080 an scattered jobs make up the balance under the special legislative provis- ions. FOSSTON COMMUNITY_HAS MEETING HONORING PASTOR Rev, L. J. Jerdee, pastor of the First Lutheran church of this city, returned Tuesday from Fosston avhere he spoke at a meeting in honor of Rev. Saeter, pastor of the Lu- theran church there. The congrega- tion presented Rev. Saeter with a m of money in token of its ation for h rvices during the past 26 yea Rev, Saeter’s son dicd n few weeks ago and the com- munity planned this session in honor of the father. BIG LEGAL FIGHT OVER KILLING DURING STRIKE Pittsburgh Criminal Lawyer to Defend Three Deputy Sheriffs Facing Trial (By United Press) Pittshurgh, May 17-—0One of the leading criminal lawyers in the coun- try—Rody P. Marshall, of Pittsburgh ~“will defend the three deputy sher- iffs facing trial here for the fatal shooting of Fannie Sellins, United Mine Workers' organizer. Marshall will seck to free dward Mannison, John Pearson and D. J. Reilly of charges of blowing off the top of Mrs. Scllins’ head during a mine strike at Brackenridge August 26, 1919, Assistant District Attorney Robert M. deputies, assisted by John Robb, Jr., and Victor B. Bouton, attorneys for Jack Sellins, who raised a fund of $10,000 among miners to avenge the slaying of his mother. . Both sides were anxious to bring the case to an early trial, probably in June, but the coal strike with its shootings and riots in the .Conncllx- ville Coke region temporarily halted any move along that line. “The Brackenridge Tragedy,” as the shooting of Fannie Sellins is arly called, was the outgrowth of a strike of the Allegheny Valley Coke & Coal Company, a subsidiary of the Allegheny Steel Company. James Oats, organizer and co- worker of Mrs. Sellins, testified be- fore the grand jury that Mrs. Sellins was shot while urging women and children into their homes to escape indiscriminate firing. Mrs. Sellins, Oats charged, was shot on private property in West Natrona and at no time was she tres- passing company property. The case against the three deputics lagged for a ycar and a half before it finally was brought before the grand jury. That body, after seven hours secret hearings, indicted the three deputies Mrs. Sellins and John Strezelecki, a miner. Mrs. Selling, 48 years old and mother of three grown daughters and a son, came to Pittsburgh from St. ioner, pbints out that the b for the murder of! ENTIREPUBLIC | ISTO OBSERVE MEMORIAL DAY Public Parade to Cemetery to Open Observance of This Memorial Occasion | REV. WILLIAM ELLIOTT IS PRINCIPAL SPEAKER Appropriate Ceremonies at Cemetery in Forenoon, at Armory in Afternoon 5 Memorial ‘Day will be ‘properly observed in Bemidji this year, ac- cording to the program mapped out y a special committee of the Ralph Gracie post of the American Legion working in conjunction with the R. H. Carr post of the G. A. R. The program of observance is now com- plete and will be along similar lines to that of last Memorial Day. Observance of this sacred aiy of memories will begin with a parade at 1V o'clock. kor this parade all who take parc are to assembie at the city building at 9:45. Lhe line of march will extend down Minn- esota avenue to Second street, over to Beltrami, up Beltrami to Four- teenth street, thence to Minnesota javenue, thence to Fifteenth street, over to Irvine avenue, and North to the Greenwood cemetery. At the cemetery the usual G. A. R. ritu- alistic services will be held. he Legion post will furnish the fir- ing squad, which will be under the direction of W. J. Stock, while Delbert Elletson will det as bugler. . School children will take a prom- inent part in the services ay the grave., MMiss Martha Fibigar, in- structor of music, has arranged for the high school boys’ and girls’ glee clubs to sing. School girls, un- ‘der the direction of Miss Alma Munson of the Central school, will decorate the graves of all ex- ser- vice men buried in the two local cemeteries, A fund for the decora- tion of graves is now being raised by public subscription, ana it is hoped by the committee in charge that a suflicient sum will be realized to decorate the graves properly. The parade will be composed of the Gu A. R., the G. A. K. Circle, members of the American Legion in uniform if possible, the Bemidji Juvenile Band, Company K of the National Guard, the Bemidji Naval Militia unit, and the general pub- lic. C. K, Foucault will act as mar- shal of the day. The Legion’s post standard and post banner will be carried in the parade and it is ex- pected that the G. A, R. colors will ulso be carried, Appropriate exercises are to be held: during the afternoon atl the new armory beginning at 2:30, Rev. Willium Elliott, pastor of St. Bar- tholomew Episcopal church, will be the speaker of the day. Rev. Elli- ott is a very able spcaker and the committee in charge is to be con- gratulated on having secured him tor this occasion. Lester Smith will recite Lincoln’s “Gettysburg Address,” and Frank Gratton wil give a vocal solo. A quartet consisting of N. E, Given, K, A. Hannah, E. D. Boyce, and W. R. Nelson will also function. Rev. L. P. Warford, pastor of the Pres- byterian church, will give the in- voeation and the benediction. Other numbers are also being arranged, assuring the general public a very interisting and patriotic program. The Bemidji band will play. prior to the afternoon program as well as during the program, With favorable weather, it is expected that the i public will turn out practically en masse Lo assist in observing Mem- orial Day this year, bons will prosceute the three: po s op Al LADIES WILL i " SERVE SUPPER THURSDAY Several ladies of St. Bartholomew Fpiscopal church are serving a pub- lic supper in the basement of the church Thursday evening, May 18, at 60 cents a plate. The general public is invited to attend. FOUR KNOWN DEAD IN TEXAS BRIDGE COLLAPSE (By United Press) Marlin, Texas, May 17.—Four per- sons are known to be dead today-and thirteen others are missing as -the result of the collapse of the Marlin- Belton bridge ovér the Brazos river. Only one body has been recovered, that of Mrs. Ed. Mosley of Beau- mont. The other three dead are: F. W. Stalworth, mayor of Marlin, Dr. W. H. Allen of Marlin and a seven- year-old son of Clayton Briggs, also of Marlin. Thirtecen other' persons }on the bridge at the time of the acci- 1dent could not be found. Flood waters caused the bridge to collapse, it is said. St. Paul May 17—Daylight rob- bers late Tuesday, obtained $3,5600 in jewelry from the home of Mrs. Bessie Mark and escaped unmoticed. Louis where she wag active in labor A maid discovered the robbery a movements. (Continued on page 6) She at one time was few minutes later, Police found no trace early today. - ! l