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

The Pioneer is the only daily within ‘100 miles of Bemidji and has the largest circulstion in Northern Minnesota. —_— " 5,000 Delegates Church Conclave Monster Mass Meefing_ Todny Mfimt CONVENTION BUSINESS WILL START TOMORROW An Elaborate Social Event Is Scheduled for Tonight; Sumner Entertains Portland, Ore., Sept. 6 (United Press).—The 47th triennial conven- tion of the Protestant Episcopal, church in America opened here today with a monster mass meeting, Dele- gations from every diocese in Amer- ica and from many foreign countries participated. The great civic auditorium ~was banked high when at 10 o’clock the white-robed choir of 250 . voices marched down the main isles to the swinging strains of “Onward Chris- tian soldiers.” As the last note died away, the ranks of the choir opened to form a white walled lane down which the 110 members of the house of bishops, each' churchman robed with the flowing vestments of his office,. marched to their places on the rostrum. At their head strode the Most Rev. Daniel Sylvester Tut- tle, of St. Louis, Mo, presiding bis- hop. The choir then formed its ranks and proceeded to its place upon the rostrum. The opening prayer was said by Rév. Alenader Mann, rector of Trinity Episcopal church, Boston, Mass., president of the house of deputies, Dr. Henry Anstice, of New York City, secretary of the house of deputies, then read the special bible lesson arranged. for ‘that ocassion. The Right Reverend Edward T. Lines bishop of the diocese of =~ Newark, preached.the sermon of exhortation. “thé “assembled “del¢gates.—Bishop Walter Taylor Sumner of the diocese of Oregon was master of ceremonies. Hundreds of churchmen partook of the holy comniunion this morning in the Episcopal churches through- out the city. The houses of bishops and deputies celebrated their cor- porate ‘communion in St, Stephen’s Pro-Cathedral. s _This 'afternoon thé various houses and departments, of the convention were in session.for preliminary orgas’ nization, and the business for which 5000 and more delegates and mem- bers of the church are assembling here was in actual motion. One of the most elaborate social events’' of the General Convention has beéen sot for tonight, visiting bis- hops and their families will be en- tertained A Walter Suririer ‘at Bishopcroft, the Oregon Episcopal residence. The présiding - Bishop;Bishop Tuttlé and {Continued on Page 6) DR. DANNENBERG BENEFITS THROUGH SPECIAL COURSE The offices of Dr. A. Dannerberg’ in the First National Bank Building| have been remodeled and redecorated. and are now ready to again receive patients. Dr. Dannenberg and his wife just recently returned from a two_week’s vacation trip during, which time the doctor took a review | course’at the Palmer School ~of Chiropractic at Davenport, Towa.’ He states that the school has grown to such an extent since he was therc three years ago, that it was hard to belive it was the same place. He now féels' bétter able to serve the pub- of the advaa- 7 incd AS WISCONSIN'S CHOICE ‘' {By Uaited Press) % Milwaukee, Wis. “Sept. 6-~~Robert M. Lafollette by a landslide ~ véte was norhinated for the - United States, séniate by .the republicans_of Wisconsin~ at Tuesday's ‘primarie: He - defe: (éd-“Wm. ‘A, Ganfield by a majority of nearly 150,000. The senator carried the entire slate of states: officers to victory with one possible exception. nl Governor James J. Blaine, La- fiollette’s supporter was renomina- ted by a majority of more than 100, |: 000 on the basis of figures now available. He was opposed by Wil- liam Morgan on tht Ganfield sfate and A. P. McHenry, a “wet.” Serious doubts were raised today as to whether_sufficient votes were polled at the primafies to insure the placing of the democratic nomina- tion on the ticket at the November. election. Under.'the Wisconsin Tdw a certain percentage of the total votes cast at a previods election is necéssary at the primaries to have the :candidate listed at the regular elections. 2 the guests "of Bishop,|' e e o m o i R Bemidji- Birchmont Hotel company are invited to a_banquet to be given by the lo- ‘Stockholders of | the “Thursday at 6:30 cal ‘hoté} management evening, September Tth, o’clock. The banquet last year was a thrill- er and stockholders who attended will remember the surprise tender- ed at the feast and the splendid program of toasts and reports given by the board of directors. The 1922 season, it is understood exceeded by far the splendid record made i 1921 and indications are that F. S. Lycan and E. W. Byers will again have some surprises fo spring. The hotel will remain “open this year until after the convention of the state Federation =~ of Women's Clybs, September 13, 14 and 15, although it would be business policy to close at once. ° In the meantime a general invita- tion is extended to the general public to patronize the institution by giv- ing special Social entertainments, parties, large or small, and to busi- ness men to bring their families here for evening dinners, as thg full crew will be kept intact: umtil. the close of the season POULTRY TO BE SHOWN AT ANNUAL DAIRY SHOW $t. Paul, Sept. 6—Combining an International Poultry show for the first time with the- National Dairy United' States will strive at the Twin Cities October 7-14 to demonstrate that the cow and hen figuratively speaking go hand in hand for the up- building of more prosperous agricul- ture. Decision to hold the poultry show gnd to make it international in scope was reached by the National Dairy association after a ‘conference with the Minnesota State Fair Board. The agricultural building on the fair grounds was placed at the dis- ‘posal . of 'the -“Dairy- Exposition for the poultry exhibit. Plans for the International Poul- try show which will be directly un- der the management of the Dairy as- sociation, include the -engagement of George W, Hackett, Minneapolis poultry judge, breeder, and during the war in charge of poultry ex- tension work in the eight Northwest states. H _ Fully 2,000 entries are expected at the -poultry ‘show, ‘representing 35 states and foreign countries. PROSPERITY IS HERE, SAYS VICE-PRESIDENT i (By United Press) St. -Paul, Minn., Sept. 6—“By every standard of comparison, we are already in an era of great - peace time - prosperity,” - Vice-President Calvin Coolidge told the Minnesota State Fair crowds today. “There are incidental .and tem- porary differences but from obstruc- tions of this kind, our economic life’ is never free. They c¢an not hold back impending prosperity.” Vice-President Coolidge - arrived from Chicago with Mrs.- Coolidge in company with Governor and Mrs. Preus. They were entertained at the home of senator Kellogg. BEMIDJ1 PLAYERS RETURN FOR ,GOLF TOURNAMENT S. S. Wilson and W, L. Brooks of this city returned Tuesday from Grand Forks where they represented the Bemidj Country Club ~ ‘at the Grand. Forks™ Golf Tournament Mr. -|iWilson won third -place in the 36 hole évent, with a net score of 156. .| This event was won by a score of 154, second place going to 155. ‘Eighteen holes of this event were played each day of the tournament. The Bemidji representatives re- jport a very -enjoyable tournament ‘being “entertained by the Grand Forks ‘club. Between 50 and 60 ‘players took part. In the profession- al event W. L. Crummy, Bem:dji rofessional lost to ©. W. €hapin rand Forks professional, ten up. A fast game is reported, althought ill health ssibly prevented Crummy from taking the event. i e i RAY' TORGENSON LAID TO REST AT HAWLEY _Ray Torgenson, a former resident of Bemidji for a numbeér of years ,wds laid to rest at Hawley, Minn., Sunday. He had been in ill health for the past three years and no relicf was to be found. The deceased has a host of friends here who will regret to learn of his death. Mr. and Mrs. Al Torgenson visit- ed- friends in Bemidji Tuesday_and |Wednesday_on their way ' ‘back to Grand Rapids from Hawley, wherc they attended the funcral. The de- ceased leaves his wife and a four months old baby, besides his parents and brothers. RCHMONT OWNERS T _ | ENJOY ANNUAL BANQ Sl;iendid : Exposi;ion, farming interests of the | Minnesota. Gener: r, te- njght and Thursday. Cooler: in west and south tonight and i east Thursday. “I, MINN., WEDNESDAY EVENING, SEPT, 6, 1922' < - “Opportunity and Obligation” to Be Subject of Evening "Talk September 13 “LIVING UNDER A ROOF” FOR THURSDAY MORNING Child Welfare and Community Service Among Important Topicf Scheduled Two addresses will be given by Mrs. T. G. Winter, president of the Genetal Federation of ~Women’s Clubs at the state convention in Be- midji, September 13, 14 and 15. Wednesday evening she will talk on “Opportunity and Obligation.” and her Thursday morning topic will be “Living Under a Roof.” A’ second speaker of importance at the meeting will be Mayor Ar- thur E. Nelson of St. Paul who will talk Thursday, evening on “Law Enforcement.” “We are looking forward to a practical program at the convention, cne_which every club women can {follow in her winter'’s work,” Mrs. J. ‘E. Rounds, state president said. “I am especially eager to hafe pub- licity’ emphgsized because I belive that only knowing of what other people are doing can we become en- couraged in to progress. “Parliamentary law, which is so necessary for women of today to understand will be drilled into the delegates with a half hour sesion every morning by Mrs. Jennie T. Sedgwick of Minneapolis. Child Welfare a Topic Child Welfare will be the theme of Miss Josephine Brown of the Dakota County Welfare Association who will speak Wednesday after- noon,, Special music prepared by the Bem}dji ‘womén will be given it every session of the convention. Education in country districts a problem of especial interest in North ern. Minnesota.will. be .under discus- sfon "~ Thursday afternoon, following BOY VICTIM OF TARGET PRACTICE LAID TO REST Funeral services were held this afternoon at two o’clock at the C. J. Larson 'home, 515 Bemidji ave- nue for Leon Larson, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Larson, who passed away Sunday afternoon as the result of a bullet wound received Sunday during target practice at the C. J. Larson farm near Wilton. Running across in front of a .22 rifle as it was fired, the Larson boy was hit in the back of the head and died almost instantly. The funeral services today were in charge of Dr. G. H. Zentz, pastor of the Methodist church of this city. Interment was made in Greenwood cemetery under the di- rection of M. E Ibertson, funeral director Boy friends of the deccased acted as pall-bearers. Leon leaves to mourn his early death his father and mother, and two sisters, Beatrice and Dorothy, he being the youngest of the family. He was well and favorably known and his death is mourned by the entire community. Mrs. » 3. Winter To Give Two Addresses At Convention . MlfifieSOta Club Women an address by George A. Selke, state yance of Fourth of July as “Citizen- » Inspector on “Need or Rural Schools’ Miss Julia Newtom, chairman of home economics for the state feder- ation and extension director at the University of Minnesota college of Agriculture will talk Thursday af- ternoon September 14. Mrs, George J. Allen of Rochester mational director elect and former state president will conduct an hour on county organization Friday morning. The program committee is planning to have a speaker on the forests of Minnesota. On Community Service Mrs. A. W. Strong of Mingpeapolis will speak Friday*morning on “Com- munity Service,” and Mrs. G. E. Davis of Warren iwill speak on “Analysis of Minnesota Laws That Aid Americanization,” Among other committee chairman' who will report are Mrs, D. L. Morse, Blue Earth, who will talk on “Duties and Obliga- tions,” and Mrs. O. C. Cole, Ken- yon, on “Citizenship,” g A program which will receive at- tention throughout the meeting will be presented by Miss Maranne Clarke of St. Cloud, chairman of the Amer icanization committec. Miss Clarke has' outlined a plan of suggestive work for the coming year which includes eight resolutions passed at the General Federation biennial. They call for the observ- ENROLLMENT INCREASES AT TEACHERS COLLEGE Present Enr;rh;:nb in''Grade Schools Is Below That of Last September An increase of 34 in the enroll- ment of the Bemidji State Teachers colleg for the opening of the fall term is shown this year over last year’s high mark. The enrollment today totaled 179 students, while a vear ago the eiu_'gj,‘menl: was_145. A few more students arc to register next week by special permission, and it is expected that the number will reach 185. E Regular class work was started at the college this morning according to the schedule and the fall tern is now on in earnest. 3 Enrollmént in the graded schols of the pubile schools system today shows a slight decrease in some in- stances. At the Central school the enrollment is reported at 355, al- though this figure is expected to be increased after the state fair closes. This school shows the largest de- crease this ycar, due to the fact that the seventh and eight grade enroll- ment will be included in the high school -enrollment when that depart- ment opens next week. The Lincoln school in the Fifth ward had an enrollment of 318 today an increase of nine over last year at this time. The North school showed an enrollment of 134 a de- crease of 8 from a year ago. At the Eeast school 62 were enrolled today, a dccrease of three from ‘the opening of the term last ycar. This enrollment in all schools is expected to increasc during the next few days. Today’s total enrollment in the graded schools was 869. ship Day,” support of the bureau of women'’s relations in the War Depart- ment, recognition of women’s equal- ity by their impartial selection for executive, legislative and judicial of- fices; encouragement of uniform marriage and divorce laws; advo- cating a national immigration com- mission, raising of standards of mo- tion pictures by specific amendments instruction in visual art in schools, and friendly cooperation with mem- bers of the American Legion. Other suggestions contained in Miss Clarke’s outline call for 100 per cent qualified voters in every club, emphasis on study of state and national government, sponsoring Girl and Boy scout movements, placing a copy of the American creed in a prominent position in each com- muhity, closer cooperation with schools, classes in parliamentary law reading of magazine articles by, club women, perpetuating the Red Cross, conducting citizenship class- es, welcoming new citizens, instruc- tion in organization in smaller towns, stressing community spirit and patriotism through music, art and literature support of the eight- eenth amendment, attention to bet- ter Amecrican speech, urging mem- bership in Minnesota State Council of Americanization and adoption of the “Minnesota Loyalty Pledge” as a basic principle. Miss Clara F. Baldwin chairman of library extension work, has out- liend a plan for library service in the county sanatoria, by which pa- tients may be aided by the club wo- men of the state in procuring cur- rent magazines to read. Miss Baldwin will also ask federation members to check up on library conditions in their communities and to further establishment of county libraries wherever feasible. Her recommeda- tions will be presented for endorse- ment at the convention, Mrs. J. A..Cheney of St. Paul corresponding secretary is chairman of transportation, assisted by Mrs. (Continued on Page Six ) DUCK HUNTING SEASON T0 OPEN SEPTEMBER 16 Wild ducks, geese, coots, rails, gallinules, Wilson or jack snipe, and greater and lesser yellow-legs may be taken from September 16th to December 31st, following, both dates inclusive. Wood duck remain on the protected list. The daily’ limit is 15 birds in the aggregate of all kinds, and in addition five wild geese may be taken. A person may possess 45 of the above mentioned species at one time including wild geese, only five of which may be possessed. Section 62 of the game laws spec- ifies that “Water fowl may be tak- en during the open season from the land, from a stationary blind used to conceal the hunter, from a boat or canoc propelled by paddle oar or pole, (other than a sail or power boat) when the same is within a natural growth of weeds, rushes, flags of other.vegetation, or in pur- suit of wounded birds, but may not be taken from power or sail boats or upon the open water, or from aeroplanes. Rifles may not be used in taking water fowl. Artificial de- coys may be used.” 5 JHarry Stahl ENTOMBED MINERS MAY BE REACHED LATE TODAY Signal Blasts Réported Again Last Night; Déctors Ready to Give Quick Aid (By United Press) At the Argonaut Gold Mines, Jackson, Calif., Sept.6—Everything is held in readiness today for the final stage of the rescue of the 47 entombed miners who have been ten days underground. Red Cross nurses from San Francisco are on the scene. A hospital has been set up..Ambul- ances are ready to rush the surv- ors to Sacramento as soon as pos- sible. The last blows of the pick that will let the rescuers through to the living tomb where the 47 miners are belived to have set off signal blasts again”last night, will be struck late today it is belived. Doctors to administer to the miners if the latter are still alive, are al- ready here and this has’ given rise to the report that the final attack on the last wall has begun. Mine offiicials still rétain silence on the subject of signals, but all of Jackson belives the word of the miners in the rescue party that the blasts ‘heard below” were set off by the entombed nien. HEADS IN BALTIMORE (By United Press) Chicago Ill., Sept. 6—Striking shopmen met railroad offici i Baltimore today to consider a peace proposition, according to John Scott secretary of the Federated Shop Crafts here. Scott declared that the plan of the conference had been kept secret. He said that if the leaders at Baltimore belived that peace propositions were dce ptable a call would be issued for an imme- diate conference of the shop craft policy committee in Chicago. Bert M. Jewell, president of the shop men was belived to be at the Baltimore conference. New York, Sept. 6—DeWitt Cuy- ler, chairman of the association of railroad executives issued a formal statement today denying reporis that the shopmen’s strike had been settled. He also denied that any meetings to discuss settlement were contemplated. Cuyler, however, does not speak for a group of ex- ecutives headed by Daniel Willard of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad and it is this gronp that is belived to be negotiating. WITHDRAWS DELEGATES FROM NATION'S LEAGUE (By United Press) Geneva, Switzerland, Sept. 6— Peru has withdrawn her dclegates from the League of nations as- sembly becausc a Chilean, Augustine Edwards was elected president. Bo- livia instructed her dclegates to re- main away from Geneva @ for the same reason. The Tacna-Arica dispute is be- lived practically at an end since the arbritration at Washington was the basis for the Chilean-Peruvian split. Bolivia’s enmity toward Chile also had its root in the South American controversy. (By United Press) Constantinople, Septy 6—Allied intervention in the Gracco-Turkish war as appearcd certain today as the forces of Mustapha Kemal continued an unlpndered advance upon Smyrna. Great crowds of refugees are flock- ing to Thrace and the Greek Islands. PROF. PFLOCK PLANS TO GIVE LESSONS IN MUSIC Professor Charles Pflock orches- tra leader at the Elko theater, will open a studio very shortly and accept pupils for the violin. piano and or- chestra, if he can be assurcd of a class worthy of his effort. He has a number of requests by pupils who are anxious to begin on the violin and also some who wish irstruction in orchestra work. Professor Pflock has had 20 years experience in music, having studie under able directors at Letpzig and Frankfort Germany, recognized as the best conscrvatories, and Bemidji students are offered an unusual op- portunity to gain expert in ruction. Parents who wish’ to start their children in music may consult Pro- fessor Pflock at his “office in the Elké theateér anytime after’ snow hours. BEMIDJI MOTORCYCLE MEN TO RACE AT FERGUS FALLS Five Bemidji Motorcycle fans have decided to enter the motor- cycle races to be neld at the Otier Tail county fair, Fergus Falls, September 11, 12, 13 and 11. The races are scheduled for Scpi. 13 and 14 and the Bemidji racers wiil un- doubtedly leave here next Tu Those who have entered from r, Wade Carpenter, Wilbur Joslyn and THISNOVEMBER Ordinance No. 129 Is Heard By City Council; Provides for $50,000 Issue i FOR WHITE WAY- AND DETENTION HOSPITAL Ordinance No. 128, Amending Soft Drink Licensing, Is Passed Tuesday Night - Ordinance No. 129, providing for the issuance and sale of $50,000 in permanent improvement fund bonds of this city $40,000 to be used for the specific purpose of paying war- rants now outstanding against this fund and which are issued in pay- ment for the installation of the white way lighting system in Bemidji; and $10,000 to be used for the specific purpose of paying warrants which have been or which will be issued in payment for the construction and equipment of a detention hospital, was introduced to the city council in regular session Tuesday evening and given its first reading. The ordinance provides that it shall take efefet and be in force from and after its passage and ap- proval and publication, and if a majority of all the electors of the city, voting at the general election shall vote in favor of the issuance of said bonds, under either or both of said propositions, provided how- ever that if one, but not both. of said propositions shall be voted in the affirmative by a majority of all said electors, that proposition shall be considered as though it alone was submitted and the bonds there- by authorized shall be issued. Proposition one is relative to the issuance of bonds to the amount.of $40,000 at six per cent for the per- manent improvement fund, ‘while proposition two is relative to the is- suance of bonds to the amount of $10,000 at six per cent for the de- tention hospital A resolution to call for an election on these bond issuec was passed by the council Tuesday night Ordinance No. 128, amemding Or- dinance No 120, regulating and licensing the sale of non-intoxicating beverages at retail, was read for the third time and passed as follows: Ayes; Jahr, Olson, Stafford, Smart Lloyd, Rode and McKinnon; Nayes Evenson and Lahr. The new ordinance provides for the licensing of soft drink retailers at $5 a year. The old ordinance held the license fee at $25 Several previous attempts have been made to change this ordinance. Department reports were heard at the Tuesday night meeting. The re- port of the policc department from June 1 to September 1 showed a total of 145 arrests, of which 12 = were committed, 33 suspended, and 22 dismissed on miscellaneous charges. Fines amounting to $840 were im- (Continued on Page 6) A. F. & A, M. TO OPEN FALL WORK AT MEETING TONIGHT All members of the A. F. & A. M. are urged to be present at the first regular communication of the fall session to be held in the Masonic hall this evening at 8 o’clock. Plans and sketches for a mew Masonic building will be presented by the building committee at this session and it is Gesired that all members be present. Work in the first degree will also be put on and plans for the fall and winter work of the lodge will be dis- cussed. LABOR TRIES TO MODIFY - DAUGHERTY INJUNCTION * (By United Press) By James Kolbert N Washington, Sept. 6—Orgadnized labor expects to force modifications of the Daugherty injunction.. Legal experts for' labor are preparing to oppose Attorney General Daugher- ty’s request that the injunction be made permanent. They belive -they have an excellent chance of.having the permanent injunction = refused unless the government modifies it. Gompers also belives that:labor will succeed in bettering the injunction. The belief is based in part uponr statements from the white house and Daugherty within the past few hours Both forces made clear the govern- ment did not intend to apply all re- strictive clauses of the injunetion. Memphis, Tenn., Sept. 6—Deters mined to force the question of the government’s power under the Daugherty injunction to a clear test decision, Memphis labor is today .| preparing to back to the limit the defense of Jacob Kohen, editor of the Labor Review, arrested on 4 lcharge of violating the injunction, }