Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, August 8, 1922, Page 1

oard Invites ' Hearing on Seniority and 3 K B Shop. Crafts Official Strike Is Now Becoming Most Effective i (By ' United Press) o Chicago, August » (by C. R. Lynch)—Conflicting reports on the rolling stock of welfiern railroads reached the United Press to The railroad brotherhoods represen- tatives 'asserted “that engines and cars were fast becoming out of re- pair and intimated " that a crisis looms; B 2 . The railroad executives of western roads issued a statement declaring that developments ‘are “increasingly |. “the favorable.”” ‘In’ the ‘meantime d. bring - the “seni the board. Thi special me: n king. co original - causes 3 The third-issue & on contract labor, whi the ¢ ve s ers - have ‘al- heads to consider “laf P proposal from. the white house. It was therefore ' ‘belived ‘that| - the board’s invitation would be accepted. Reports of the refusal of railroad brotherhoods; to operate traing much |.pr longer in their. present state.poured{clu into’ the United Press today., William Taranto, vice ent of the North- west Federated at St. Padl in a-statement to the United Pred ;today- -4eclared that the shopmen’s strike was just ‘be- coming effective. “Today there is not one locomo- tive, freight -car, or passenger car in this section- of the country -which is in first class repair. “I have just completed a two weeks’ tour of inspection and’ find that trains need repair, brakes are also out of repair and the lives of passengers and frain men are en- dangered. The shop crafts union did not expect their strike to be felt within a month or a month and a half. It is just beginning to be effective.” 548, ‘ NATIONAL DAIRY SHOW TO * 4t opened offices at St. ments for the National Dairy ex- position. to be held October 7 to 14 at the Minnesota Fair Grounds. In- dications point_to_the largest show in the history of the dairy industry in this country. 4 For news which may be of interest to you, turn to the Want Ad page— there is news 'ift" every Want Ad. In a few words,:stories are told of successes and reverses—maybe that job is open—maybe that house you've liked to live in is for rent— . maybe someone found a valuable ar- ticle that you've lost some time ago —these, and many others, are rea- sons why you should read the Want Ads in every: issue of The Pioneer. ‘QUEEN’ CANDIDATES ARE Candidates in the “Queen of the Pageant” gqnteat -are apparently holding back.-befoie casting thejr votes and asa.result it is;impossible to publish 8.gtanding of the results so far today.dt. i.pr,kno n,, that a large numher.of ticl been sold by meveral ants but the‘.lfifig ’@qqx; any.. proportionate : returns. It ‘is hoped by the committee in charge: that by tomorrow noon there will. be enough votes cast to war- rant checking up and publishing the standings up: fo_that. hour, ‘Red-Lake and Redby ‘have united on a candidate nominated by John G. Morrison, Jr., of Red Lake. Miss Lucile Selvog of Redby will draw the votes in thdt commtlity and accord- ing-to Mr. Morrison she will make the rest of the candidates go some if they expect to win, Miss Catherine Sextori ‘of ‘Bemidji has been nomi- nated- and is being induced to enter the contest. ¥ If it is possible the standing of the contestants will be published to- morrow, the first publication will be made at that time, ’ op ‘orafts union | DJ1, MINN., TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 8, 1922 The third annual. convention of the National Foresters will gather in Bemidji tonight and Wednesday for a trip through this section of the state. - > ¢ Such 'men as Gifford Pinchot, for- merly head of the mational forestry ‘dgppgtmenp and recently Successful nominee for state senator from Penn- sylvania, William ‘Howard, = State forester Néw York and lur. Vazaly state forester of Massachusetts will eclares| ‘Kalls, Round ' Lake nts in the afternoon, F. 8. Lycen, local member of the ‘board ‘and. W, T." of the state\department will take part in the program, it is understood. This is the third annual gathering at the head wab@is of'the ¥ pi and: state foresters frmo every state in.the Union have been invited to attend. Mnay will arrive this evening to -be “here’ for the start of the- trip state pal : f la Stanton_ secretary of ic and Commerce association ing arrangementy for a pro- One day of the Fair, Saturday, the last day-and 6ne of the biggest will be automotive ‘day, ' when. auto ‘and motorcycle races will, thrill the ‘crowds. that are expected: o ‘attend. . W. Jewett, wh in: charge of the e sports’ program, has re- quested that this portion of the rac- ing be given over to his personal supervision. . y . will‘be some thrillers in thi: for ‘Saturday and will inj . five-mile’ thrillers, stock - car Austrailian pursuit races, motorcycle racals - and. novelty stop! and stant races by Ford cars. Local auto. owners drive for:the purses'to asked to get in touch ett at once so that arrangements for entry may be completed early. < The. concessions, which will far exceed,those of last year, are pretty well: taken up; advises E. B. Berman, wha is in_charge of this important department. He’is arranging for greater concession’ space on the grounds and states that features of all kinds will show this year. He is not allowing anything of a gamb- ling nature, but good clean. conces- sionsy | COL. BJORNSTAD'S OUTFIT ,|IN CAMP AT STATE PARK Regimental Band and Company of Regulars to Make Camp Here Friday Morning An old, Minnesota boy, Col. A. W, Bjornstad, n command at Fort Snelling of the famous old U. 8. Third Infantry, with his regimental band and one of the crack comp- panies of the regiment, went into camp in their own tents at Itasca State Park today and will participate in the annual outing of Minnesota editors which will be held at Park Rapids, Itasca state park and Be- midji, August 9 to 13, inclusive, ac- cording to A. G. Rutledge secretary of the Northern Minnesota Editorial association. . Col. A. W, Bjornstad, 49th In- fantry, Commanding officer of the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Fort Snelling, August 1 to 31, 1921 was a Brigadier General during the World war, serving as chief of staff 3rd Army Corps, and later Com- manding General. 13th Infantry Brigade' of the 7th Division. Colonel Bjornstad was borngin St. Paul, ‘Minnesota October 13, 1874. He served in the Minnesota National Guard from 1894 ' to 1898 in. all grades up to and including Captain. During the Spanish-war ‘and the sub- sequent Philippine ‘Insurrection, -he was successively Captain, Minnesota More Than 250 Head Wili Be Shown,» A/ecor'ding to Plans of Prelident_ Clark EXHIBITS TO INCLUDE _ PRIZE-WINNING STOCK Cattle Housing Facilities to Be Taxed to the Limit, If Present Plans Mature . More than 250 head of stock will be shown at the Northern Minneso- ta. Fair next week, if President H. M. Clark’s plans and predictions ma- terialize and'these exhibits will in- clude some of the best live stick on the face of the earth. . Among the showing will be the world renowned Jean Duluth herd of Guernseys and Golden Coronation King, the only son of Jean Duluth Coronet, champion Guernsey of the world. Other Guernsey cattle will be the F. B. Conklin herd, Perry Johnson herd, the Fuller herd of Thief River Falls, the Wilkins herd, the L. Jen- son herd of Clearbrook, the Reff herd of Bagley. In addition to this fine showing of Guernseys'the Bel- trami County Guernsey Breeders as- sociation will enter some forty head of Guernseys. In the Holstein herds to come here will be found the Dalton Farm herd from Mentor, the Enwright herd from East Grand Forks which herd is the get of a $65,000 sire; the McNulty and Harper herd of Me- Intosh, the E. E., Bonham herd of Park Rapids which is one of the best known herds in the country, together with the Holsteins from the, W. T..Blakely, David Carnegie and- Reff -and- Preby herds.* The - showing of Jerseys will in- clude the R. H. Lynburner Grand Champion bull of the 1921 fair from Osage, the Herman Fenske herd of Bemidji, the George Cochran herd (Continued on page 6) M. & L. GRANTS SPECIAL - Although not announced ‘publicly at the time it was granted, the Min- nesota and Interatnional Railway company has granted a special low rate for the Northern ~ Minnesota Fair here August 15 to 10 inclusive. The rate granted is one and one- half fare for the round trip, the same rate granted by other roads leading into Bemidji. The special rate will be in ef- fect from stations on the south as far as Pequot and on the north ag far as Big Falls, with a minimum fare of 50 cents. The Soo line has granted the same roud trip rate for stations between Swatara and Cass Lake on the east and Pinewood and Thief River Falls on the west, the stations named being included. The dates of sale will be August 14 to 19, inclusive, with a return limit of August 21. "{Drama Are Urged to Attend Rehearsals Regularly Pageant Rehearsals Tuesday, 7:15—Mardi Group, Old Settlers Group Wednesday 7:15—Quadrillers. Early Bemidji Days Thursday 7:15—Entire Group. The first rehearsal for the big historical pageant to be gjven at the Northern Minnesota Fair went off in a blaze of glory last evening. About sixty people took part in the first and second episodes which were rehearsed at that time under the simulating -and efficient direction of Mr. Carl Reid, professonal pageant director. The early Indian scene with. its primitive setting, costuming, ; and charming incidental musical; num- bers promises to be one of the miost picturesque and attractive features of the pageant. The entire Indian group is sched- uled for the next rehearsal on Thursday evening at 7:15 incéluding principals and chorus. A full at- tendance is earnestly desired. Tonight the Mardi Gras group and the ‘Old Settlers’ group will rehearse Every person:in these diwisions is (Continued on Page Six ) A. W. AAMODT T0 OPEN POTATO BIIVING OFFICE To Solicit Carlot Orders for Chicago Concern; Has Two Leading Brands Gras Indian A. W. Aamodt, formerly county agent here and recently connected with the State Potatoe Growers Ex- change has decided to locate here in Bemidji with offices in the Mark- ham hotel building, jointly with J. P. Lahr, 3 Mr. Aamodt will buy potatoes and solicit car Jot orders fo¥one of the biggest potato buying concerns in Chicago. He has some of the. finest connections for a cash market and farmers in this section will be de- lighted to know that a man of Mr, Aamodt’s type is to be in charge of such a business. “A' liberal advancement will ‘be made to farmers on all consigned ¢ars,” said Mr. Aamodt, “and pota- toes will be bought which are of the proper quality and grade.” Mr. Aamodt has two = leading brands under which he will . make shipments; “Chief Bemidji Brand” a table potato, and “Northern Lights Brand” to be marketéd for a seed potato. * Any variety grading U. S. No, 1 will be accepted and shipped as one or the other brand, but potatoes of all varieties 'will be' taken on- con- signment or vought outright. Mr. Aamodt advises that he is al- ready open for business and - that prospects in and about Bemidji look the best to him for the establishment of such a concern as he proposes to operate. He is well-angd, favorably known among the farmers of this gection and ranks high as an author- ity on potatoes in the northwest. His brands ‘will advertise Bemidji and help to establish this community as one of the greatest potato centers in the northwest. Present Administration Is Not an Issue in Primary Being Held in Ohio Today- KNIGHT IS REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR GOV. Withdrawal of Soldier Bonus Amendment Lessens Interest in Ohio’s Election (By United Press) Columbus, Ohio, August 8.—Poli- tics, the stuff Ohio lives on, bubbled in the state’s political caldron today as balloting in the primary election got under way. . Congressman Charles L. Knight, Republican -candidate for nomination for governor, comes nearest to being the type of progressive that has caused adherents of the old guard so much’ trouble in other states, but even Knight cannot be classed as ul- tra-progressive. As voters went to the polls virtual- ly all indications that the primary election will be a referendum on President Harding’s administration had disappeared. Although both Col. Carmi A. Thompson, also a Repub- lican candidate for gubernatorial nomination, and Knight are strong supporters of the president, neither is meeting opposition on that stand. If the referendum, which loomed as & certainty early in the campaigns, materializes at all, it will be in the races for Ohio’s twenty-two seats in the house of representatives. All except two of the present Ohio dele- gation in the house are candidates for re-nomination, and several have been persistent . opponents --of-the Harding administration. This element in the election, how- ever, will not be of enough signifi- cance to constitute a referendum. Congressman Simeon D. Fess, said to be the strongest Republican can- (Continued on Fage §) PUBLIC LIVESTOCK SALE ON LAST DAY OF FAIR A large amount of livestcok has been listed with the fair association to B&"sold at auction on Saturday morning, August 19 the last day of the big Northern Minnesota Fair at 10 o’clock am. and those who arc interested in getting blooded stock at auction prices are urged to be in attendance on this date. The sale will take place at the Fair grounds and will be in charge of ‘Col. C. A. Hitchcock of Crook- ston ‘as auctioneer. Among the many head of cattle listed will be found Guernseys, Red Polls, and Herefords and Duroc-Jersey and Poland China Hogs. This is expected to be a very interesting sale and a feature of the fair which will bring together buyers and sellers on a larger scale than ever before. Volunteer Infadtry, Captain #2nd|" U. S. Vol. Infantry, 1st Eieut., 29th Infantry Regular army;and Captain 28th Infantry all of this service being in the Philippine Islands. He (Continuéd on page 6) AUTOMOBILE DESTROYED BY,_ . FIRE; MAY HAVE BEEN SET An autompbile belonging to Frank O'Neill, Twenty-fourth street and ‘Trvine avenue was ‘totally - destroyed: by fire Monday aftérnoon at about 8 o’clock. It is reported that a small boy was seen playing around the car a short time before the fire and it is said this boy may have set fire fo the car in some way. The car is an entire loss. Doughnuts Minnesota: Generally fair to- night and Wednesday; _slightly warmer in west portion tonight. City Council Again Asked to Conmsider Change in Amount of License Required Another attempt to amend Ordin- ance No. 120, regulating and licens- ing the sale of non-intoxicating bev- erages, is under way. At the regular meeting of the city council Monday night, a new ordinace was introduced to make the license fee $5 per year. The present rate is $26 and it is felt that the small dealer is conse- quently barred from selling soft drinks. Several previous attempts to change this ordinance have failed but it now seems that some change is favored by the council. Second reading of the ordinance will be made next meeting and at that time amendments may be offered. Nine soft drink one jitney and one junk liscensec were granted Monday night. Reports of the mupicipal court for the weeks ending July 29 and August 5 showed a total of $194.75 collected in fines and fees. The report of the fire department for July showed two chimney fires attended. A petition for a water main from Thirteenth and Park avenue to Dal- ton avenue was read and referred to the acting city engincer for es- timates. The report of the city en- gineer on the estimates for the ex- tension of the mains on First street between Bemidji and Beltrami ave- nues and also on Mississipp’ avenue were read and accepted, although the work was not ordered done. A number of recommenddtions by the (Continued on Page 6) VOLUNTEERS WANTED FOR BIG THIRD STREET SCENE If you ever played a game of poker, guzzled a glass of beer or looked cross-eyed at a poker chip or ever even saw a bar room, George Rhea wants to see you at the Library Park Wednesday evening at 7:30. George has charge of this import- ant “Third Street” scenc of the big “feels this way about your show as much as it is anybody’s and surcly as much as it is mine. I am looking for volun- teers—men who will come to mé. It won’t be anything to get a crowd of the “old timers” together if a fel- low goes out after them. I dont want to have to do this. So ‘“‘spake” the now-cashicr of the Northern National bank. It is Mr. Rhea's idea to have the fellows out of their own accord. The idea is not Mr. Rhea’s. The committee consisting mostly of women, decided unanimously to put on the Third Street scene, Mr. Rhea was given charge of securing the characters. He nor anyone else cannot under- stand why people should hesitate to take part. “You cannot reproduce Bemidji as it was in the old days without this scene,” said one citizen “and people must expect to take part when asked, if the Pageant is to be a suc- cess. SELZURE OF RAILROADS NOW SEEMS INEVITABLE Leaders of Opposing Factions Indicate Opposition to Latest Peace Plan (By United Press) Washington, Aug. 8 (By Jamecs T. Kolbert)—Seizure of the rail- roads in the shopmens strike by the United States today appeared in- evitable as leaders of the opposing sides in the railroad strike indica- ted their oposition to President Harding’s latest proposal for set- tling the menacing conflict. Refusal of the proposal leave the President with but move: A c¢all for a conference between railroad cxecutives and , strikers’ Jeaders. to settle jthe trouble and failing this to take over the rail- roads! ' The president indicated that he is nearing the end of his efforts to settle. the dispute. President Jewell of the shop craft workers and other leaders in confercnce here today ma, it known that they were op- posed to having their men return to work leaving the declaration of the seniority question to the Rail- road Labor Board as proposed by President Harding. An answer will be made to Hard- ing tomorrow when leaders of the shop crafts union meet here. More ominous than the meeting of the strike leaders on the seniority question is tl all for a general con- ference here Friday to leaders of all railroad unions, This was annopunc- ed by Jewell and his colieague: to- day. will two Tour Ends Visiting Farms in Beltrami County; Much Interest Is Shown "o FARMERS’ CLUBS SERVE EATS AT VARIOUS STOPS Similar Tour Already Planned for Next Year; Is Benefit to Beltrami County The inter-county potato tour came to a successful conclusion in Bel- trami county last Saturday.' 'The tour was met at Bagley by A. E. Witting of Blackduck, President of the County Farm Burcau, and ¢ounty Agent Dvoracek, At Shevlin' the banner of “Chicf Potato” was fof- mally transferred by the Clearwater delegation yepresented by . Ai- A. Lund to the Beltrami County which led the way into Beltrami coanty. The first stop was made at Adolph Gustafson’s farm where. a ‘lunch of “red hot” sandwiches and coffec was served by the Solway Farmers' eligb, after which his field of Bliss Triumph potatoes was visited ‘'where Bordeaux mixture and insecticide had been wused, also a commercial spray with a check plot with no treat- ment. This ficld will yield valuable information this fall. The Marsh Siding potato ware- house was mnext visited and it was agreed that it is one of the best if not the best, potato warchouse in Northern Minnesota. Its construc- tion was explained by H. L. Arnold manager. The next stop was H. L. Arnold’s' farm where commeteidl fertilizer tests and spraying tests are being carried on. Four rows trested with 'a 500 pound application of commereial fertilizer showed & mark- ed benefit, not only in- vigor:and growth of vines but also ."Hevelope- ment of tubers. An ' application” of gypsum on- clover s6d three yeats ago showed a very apparent effect on potatoés in color and growth. G. I Goodmanson’s farm at Tut- tle River was next visited where the Big Lake Farmers’ club' was holding its meeting. Lunch was served '~ in true farmer’s club style and was heartily enjoyed. Ficlds of = Green Mountain and Irish Cobbler potatoes were inspected especially to note the value of high pressure spraying with a four horse power engine driving a threc-cylinder pumpg de- livering a spray at 200 pounds pres- sure, ’ The Northern Cedar Farms at Blackduck were next visited where 40 acres of Green Mountain “and Russet potatoes are being grown on fall plowed clover sod and spring breaking. Guernsey ice’ cream and cake were served and a brief time was spent in looking over the stock and barns. Supper was served by the Hines Farm Bureau unit wth J. ¥ John- ston as ‘“cookie.” : b In welcoming ‘the tout’ into Bel- trami county at Solway, Mr. Wit- (Continued 6n Page 8) 'v SPECIAL MEETINGS FOR NEGROES OPEN TONIGHT The special mecting for the negro people of ‘Bemidji' and vicinity will open this evening at the First Bap- tist church at 8:00 o’¢lock. Rev.”W. M. Withers who is the' pastor ‘snd organizer of a Negro Baptlst chirch at Fergus Falls, assistdd by Rev. J. C. Bothic, evangelist will have charge of the work. Rev. Bothic i8‘well rec- ommended as a preacher and evan- gelist and brings a message that is highly acceptable to all. Every one is invited to attend all‘sérviees, MAPLE RIDGE FARMERS, * ENJOY SUNDAY MEETING The Maple Ridze Farm - Bureau Unit met at the farm home of Peter Welter Sunday. The meeting wi tended by approximatély 150" per- sons and much interest” was' shown. Assistant County ' “Agent. " Edsbn Washburn, represetiting ‘the burcau and the land ‘eléarin| sociation urged grester''aétiyity in opening. up’ land and 'jmprovement of methods of producing a keting potatoes. He gave | stration of the presence ¢f potato diseases and Jexplained the action on the vines and the effect’upon the yield. 3 A Miss Joscphine Parker, 'ofBemidji entertained the gntherin}f with': & number of delightful Téad ngy which were cxceptionally well' ficel?bd. Miss Clover Sabin outtined the hon demonstration work 8§ sl éarrys ing it on. A verty appetizing dinher was served at noon and'refréshments were served at the close’ of’* the mectifig, Poultry “cullifig and- land c'earing will be discussed &t the next meeting of the unit. i