Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, October 26, 1922, Page 1

The Pioneer is the oaly daily within 100 miles' of Bemidji and nas the largest circulation in Northern Minnesota. VOLUME XX. NO. 161 MIDJI DAILY PIONEE Minnesota: - night and Friday. Warmer in ex- tremel ;east and south. Cooler Friday in west. ; == ¢ BEMIDJI, MINN., THURSD/ ‘,q’ ENING, OCT. 26, 1922 PRICE 3c < Eioneerr. Offers Reader COUNTY SPLIT *CAUSES LIVELY MEETING HERE ‘Arguments For and ‘Against Advanced at Wednesday Association Lunch MEETING OF TAXPAYERS OPPOSED IS THE RESULT Report of Committee Named to Secure Data Against Plan Not Accepted Resembling the, outburst of an ancient radio in action, the meeting of the Civic gnd Commerce asso- ciation Wednesday noon permitted jts members to depart unscalded in spite of the fact that the “boiler” of the smooth working county division machine blew out some of the ex- haust valves when it came in contact with an opposition machine with its “cutout” open. It ‘wag a healthy discussion and participeted) ,in: by the committep from the north and a committee “supposedly” representing the -local astociation, but whose report wag not even accepted and filed, as is the usuzal custom, In an effort not to “incriminate” the association, a motion was duly made and seconded to the effect that the ncsociation not endorse or favor county division. This motion brought forth heated arguments, pro and con, participated in not only by members of the com- mittee, but by a number of members and others. The result was that the president ruled the motion out of ,or- . der, or rather brought forth his dec- laration that he would not put the motion uniess a demand for adivi- sion of the house wag asked. No di- vision was callyd for -and no mption was put. 5 g What was the result?. A call for a mass meeting of tax- payers who are opposed to county’ division. The meeting was held Wednesday - night, an account of which appears elsewhere in -this is- sue, It means now that an active fight will be made against county division, although there are but two wecks to prepare material and make an active canvass of the voters, -, J. P. Lahr, chairman, ably pre- senfed the committee’s report in . which he set forth 2 number of strong arguments and figures against county division. He called particular attention to the present ditch indebtedness and made comparison of the value of lands in the proposed new county with those left to the smaller Bel- (Continued on Page 8.) VOTERS TO REGISTER FOR NOV 7 ELECTION Tuesday, Oct. 31, is registra- tion day for the general election to be held Tuesday, Nov. 7. Polling places in Bemidji will be open from 9.a. m. to 9 p. m., and all persons of voting age, qualfied by the length of residence here, who have changed their ward residence since the primary election or did not vote at the primaries, are to register at this time in order to vote at the gen- eral election, MUSICAL ART CLUB TO STAGE RECITAL NOV. 3 Directors: of Club Map Out Fine Program of Work For Winter Season Directors of the Bemidji Musical Art club met Wednesday ‘afternoon at 2 o’clock at the home of Mrs. Wil- liam Budge. Most of the members were present and a large amount of work was accomplished. As an- nounced at the last regular meeting of the club, Miss Florence Williams of Grand Forkg has been engaged to give a dramatic recital in Bemidji on Nov. 3, and plans were perfected in regard to this recital, " Miss Williams is a reader of great ability as well ag personal charm and her program will be a great treat. She will read a dramatization of the tragically beautiful opera “Madame Butterfly” in three acts. She brings with her Miss Marie Sattler, an ac- complished pianist, who will accom- pany her throughout the entire read- ing. Miss Williams impersonates six characters, her “Butterfly” be- ing a particularly charming bit of artistry. As entr’ acts, the Riggs orchestra will give gelections and Miss Ida Vrginia Brown will sing “One Fin& Day.” This beautiful program has been arranged as a treat for the student members of the club, whose mem- {Continued on Page 8.) The harvest festival dance given by the American Legion Auxiliary of the Ralph Gracie post at the new armory Wednesday evening was one of the most enjoyable dances of the season and was largely atended. Special harvest decorations were used and the hall presented a very neat apearance. A candy sale was conducted in connection with the dance. The proceeds from this affair are to be used to assist ill and dis-abled exservice men and their families flocalllyt Musici wap fupnished, by the orchestra which plays for the Elks dances, Bemidji High To Play Grand Forks Friday —— that the team is coming slohg in Local Gridiron Eleven Sure|grang shape and surely stands a fair To Give Grand Forks a Hard Battle Here BEMIDJI IS CRIPPLED chance to cop the interstate battle, Bemidji Crippled With the loss of Captain Nedmann and -Cline, Coach Kovach' is finding (Continued oh Page 8) BUT STILL DETERMINED |COVERDALE TO SPEAK AT Game to Be Called at 3:30 And Large Attendance is Sure to be on Hand The Bemidji high school football team wound up a week’s hard work in preparation for the Grand Forks game here Friday afternoon by shoot- ing forward passes over the heads of the reserves yesterday for long gains almost 2t will, displaying a spirit of determination to overcome any ob- stacles that may be put in their way by the North Dakota football team in the interstate game here tomorraw afternoon at 3:30 p. m, at the fair grounds. Bemidji suffered its only defeat of the season last year at the hands of the Flickertails by the score of 19 to 0 and this year the ravy blue and white eleven hopes to even the count, During the early moments of the contest last Friday at Thief River Falls the Bemidji eleven showed the qualities necessary for a winning football team, namely, plenty of fight and drive. The contest, rated as one of the most important ones on the Bemidji schedule has caused a heap of dis- cussion in school cireles this week. After the showing which the crippled Bemidji eleven made at Thief River Falls, the fans are of the belief FARM BUREAU MEETING J. W. Coverdale, secretary of the American Farm Bureau Federation will be one of the principal speakers at the annual convention of the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation to be held in St. Paul, January 2 to 13 ¢ LEGION POST TO ENJOY BIG SESSION TONIGHT Fully 100 members of the Ralph Gracie post of the American Legion are to attend the big game dinner to be served this evening at the Elks club roomg about 7 o’clock. Although the capacity of the dining room is somewhat limited, those who first re- turned the cards-announcing their intention of attending will be served firs{. _ Sufficient Yame] will, be on hand for approximately 100, it is ex- pedted. R. B. Lycan hag charge of the feed and J. J. Pearce has charge of the entertainment program. This get-together will constitute a regular meeting of the post and at this meeting final plang for Armistice Day and 2 number of other import- ant matters wil lbe taken up. A fine program has been arranged and there is every indication that this will be cne of the best meetings. ever held by the local organization. S Startling An:.ouncement Of Accident Insurance For Readers of Pioneer Every Member of Family Between Ages of 16 and 70 Can Secure Policy of $l.,000 for 75 cents a Year, Provided One Member of the House- hold isa Subscriber to the Bemidji Daily or Weekly Pioneer. The Pioneer today announces the ;nauguration of a reader service accident insurance plan whereby every member of your farplly between the age of 16 and 70 can secure a policy of $1,000.00 for 75 cents a year, provided one member of the household is a subscriber to the Pioneer. It seems almost beyond belief that this is possible and people, who have heard about it, wonder how it can be done. In spite of the effort to keep this plan a sec ret until today’s announcement, not a few have learned about it and a large number have requested protection under this new policy. The Pioneer has made a careful study and investigation before deciding to offer an accident service for the benefit of the people and as a consequence is able to announce that it has ob- tained the cooperation of the North 'American Accident Insurance Company of Chicago and that its most excellent accident policies are the ones the Pioneer is now offering. MRS, CLIFFORD DIES EARLY THIS MORNING Mrs. George Wllard Clifford, wife of G. W_ Clifford, manager of Clif- ford & Co. store, passed away this morning at 1:45 o’clock at the Luth- eran hospital following an illness of several days. Mrs, Clifford has been in ill health for some tme preceding her serious illness. She was 53 years 11 months and one day of age. She was born in Sweden, coming to this country when 16 years old. Funeral services will be held Fri- day afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the Presbyterian church. Rev. L. P, Warford, pastor, will officiate at the services. The body will be taken to Minneapolis on the midnight train where interment will be made in Lake wpod cemetery. Funeraf] arrange- mentg are in charge of M. E. Ibertson local funeral director, Mrs. Clifford leaves a host of friends, both here and at Kelliher, the Clifford’s former home, who ex- | tend sympathies to the family. Rev, McLain of Kelliher will as- sist Rev. Warford with the services. Mre. Clifford was a member of the Harmony chapter of the Order of Eastern Star in Minneapolis and Ser- vices wiil be conducted there by that order, She leaves to mourn her loss besides her husband, one sister, Mrs. John Erickson of Minneapolis, who was with her here at the time of her death. GREAT BUILDING BOOM IS NOW IN PROGRESS Building Records are Being Broken in Practically All Large Cities (By United Press) (By Edward C. Derr) Chicago, Oct. 26—The greatest building boom in the history of the United States is now in progress, ac- cording to figures obtained by the United Press, The rush to build is limited to no one city, state or sec- tion. Throughout the country, car- penter’s hammers and pounding, fig- ureg show- A new city larger by far than any in the world would spring up over- night if all the building contracts for 1922 were concentrated in one place,” declared E. J. Brunnett, ed- itor of the American Contractor. Building records are being broken in practically all of the large cities." Confractors report a shortage of skilled construction workers due to the unprecedented demand, Brun- nett said, “Residential buildings, factorierg and public buildings lead the list. Schools are being built in great num- bers and at a greater expense than at any time in recent years.” The total value of buildings for which contracts were let in twenty large citieg during the first nine months of 1922 is $1,213,210,943 compared with $1,065,099,000 for the entire twelve months of 1921. Among the twenty cities mentioned are St, Paul and Minneapolis. BIERBAUM LEAVES FOR NEW CHICAGO POSITION George Bierbaum, who recently re- signed his position with the Chicago Box & Crating company, left today for Chicago where he has accepted a position with the General Box. com- pany. Mr. Bierbaum expressed himself as being pleased with Bemidji and its people and that he disliked much to leave, but added that his work would take him to Chicago and other parts of the country and that there } was nothing else to do about it, This company, is 36 vears old, 1tO 1is one of the strongest, most finan- cially solid accident insurance com-| panies of America. It was founded in 1886 and has done business in one place ever since. It has assets for the protection of policy holders of Mmore than one million dollars. It is licensed to do business in Minnesota and 36 other states. It pays claims promptly and conscientiously endeavors to give service that is satisfactory as well as a benefit to humanity. + The details of this startling an- nouncement appear on other pages of this issue and all persons who are of an age to obtain protection thru accident insurance should not lose 2 single day in securing a policy, If they desire a policy that will cover any kind of an accident that may happen to them, they should consult an agent of an old line com- pany writing that kind of insurance. For such a policy they will pay many dollars, because such blanket policies necessarily require large premiums to make them profitable abd to pro- tect the insuring: company. d If they desire protection limited to some of the more common possibili- tieg-of injury, they will find in the Pioneer policy the service which is sold at a very low rate for a policy of $1,000.00 coverage in event of death and liberal coverage for cer- tain other accidents. While this is the first newspaper announcement of the Pioneer‘s in- surance service thg fact that the Pioneer had decided to adopt such an accident insurance service for the benefit of the people became known ond up to yesterday about 20 policies had been oredered by Pioneer read- erg and persons who desired to be- come and did become Pioneer sub- scribers, Yes ,some of our leading business men are among them and as one prominent man said: “It’s so cheap for the coverage a person cannot afford to be without it.” The cost of the policy protection is 75 cents a year. Did’ you ever hear anything like it before? No examination necessary. Any person between the age of 16 ad 70 can secure a policy for 75 cents, provided of course he is a subscrib- er to the Ben}idji Daily or Weekly Pioneer. You pay your 75 cents for the policy and agree to take the paper, keeping it paid in advance. It is not necessary to pay a year in advance, just as long as you keep it paid up. If your subscription is in arrears, your policy automatically lapses. There are no strings to this pro- position whatever. It is a clean-cut, up-tostheyminute, progressive *idea, now in operation in several hun- (Continued on Page 8.) RADIO RECEIVING SET IN MOOSE CLUB ROOMS The radio receiving set which has been at the Grand tHeatre for sev- eral monthg has, since the change in management, been removed by A. A. Lee, who was operator of both the movie projector and the radio recever. Because the Moose lodge is. planning for such a set, Mr. Lee has kindly offered to demonstrate thig set for the Moose. Yesterday after- noon he strung the aerial from the Bemidji Hardware to the City hall and installed the set in the Moose club rooms. From that time until midnight, he picked up messages and concerts from the usual sources, al- though atmospheric conditions were none the best for radio yesterday. Mr, Lee has generously consented to operate this Tadio set until he resumes his former position as op- erator, at the Elko theatre in about two weeks. This set is offered at a very advantageoug price and it is hoped that enough members will soon add their names to the subscription list to Taise the total amount needed to purchase the set. NEW DIRECTORS NAMED FOR FAIR ASSOCIATION The following directors were nam- ed to head the Beltrami County Ag- ricultural association at a meeting of the association Wednesday af- ternoon in the Civic and Commerce association rooms. Mrs. C. D. Lucas, A. E. Fier, C. W, Jewett, Mrs, Earl McMahon and E.'A. Barker for a term of one year, A. T. Carlson, W. Z. Robinson, A. E. Witting and A, P_ Ritchie for a term of two years. A. A. Warfield, H.S. Arnold, George Rhea, Thomas Porte and E. E. Schulke for a term of three years. The directors will meet next Wed- nesday afternoon, immediately after the regular association meeting in the Civic and Commerce association rooms to elect their officers and name the head of the various departments for the fair to be held next fall. Mrs, C.'D. Lucas. called the meets ing to order in the absence of the president and vice-president and D. C. Dvoracek was chosen temporary chairman, with Mrs. Lucas as tem- porary secretary. Mrs. Lucas was continued tempor- ary secretary and instructed to noti- fy the newly elected directors of their election and of the meeting on November 1st. WESTERN LINE CARS TO BE RETURNED FROM EAST Car Service Division Seeks To Provide Cars For All Western Shippers (By United Press) Fargo, Oct, 26—Western lLine cars must be returned from the east at once. This was the of the most drastic car orders ever sent out by the car service division of the American Railway Association, according to a telegram received by H. B. Fuller, sccretary of the~North Dakota Farm Bureau Federation. Steps to carry out the order have afready} been taken, laccording to the telegram, and two traing of emp- ties are prepared to move west. The telegram follows: “The car service division of the American Rail- way Association hag today issued the most drastic kind of car orders forc- ing the return of western line cars to the northwest to meet the emerg- encics confronting the farmers of your territory, All western line cars now here on eastern roads must be returned empty or underloaded to the western line at once. Already, one large eastern railroad has two trains of empties made up and this movement is destined to the west. Marketg are flooded with potatoes, Mr. Fuller declared reports to his office show. Very few potatoes are being stored. In view of these facts, fear that the dumping will break the market, Mr. Fuller urgeg that if prices fall, marketers should store taking advan- tage of the excellent facilities of the state and in the Twin Cities. This will likewise have a beneficial effect of keeping cars from long hauls, Potatoes are down 5 cents today. The Federated Fruit Growers Agency reported that yesterday’s shipment of 1,440 cars is more than sufficient for the present demand. The supplies at the Chicago and Kan- sas City markets are increasing. This is pounding prices down and creating a tendency of small town cperatorg to wait until the markets hit rock bottom. YEOMAN LODGE TO HOLD MEETING THIS EVENING Yeoman Homestead No, 270 meets tonight in the Moose hall. This is an open meeting and childrc o tival. Members and their fam are requested to be present, 4 { ©— & ° i PR ‘rvice Accident Insurance MAYOR URGES PUBLIC TO SEE GAME FRIDAY Mayor A. V, Garlock has is- sued a statement urging the pub- lic in general to support the Be- midji high school football tcam by attending the game against Grand Forks at the local fair grounds Friday afternoon, “Athletic Bemidji has donec much to put this city on the map we should all support the boys by attending the games, and by buying tickets for the remainder of the season,” he declares. e FARM BUREAU OUIZ TO " ALL STATE CANDIDATES Candidates for Lezialnmré Asked to State Views on Farming Issues Legislative and congressional can- didates in Minnesota have been asked by the Minesota Farm Burcau Feder- to definitely outline their views | on outstanding issues in which agri- culture is interested. A questionaire, authorized by jcounty directors in session early in September was mailed from St. Paul last week, by F. L. French, secretary, A digest of the answers will be compiled for publication when re- turns are received. Legislative candidates arc asked to give their vie on Amendment | No. 1—Rural credits—and to state whether they, in the event of its adoption, will favor organization of a system similar to that now in effeet | in South Dakota. They are asked if the favor re- moval of constitutional stockholde liability in co-operative associations | {and a continuation of nvestigations | ito determine the cost of producing| farm products; whether they favor restoration of Minnesota whet grades branch banking, and legislation to permit establishment of a frmers’ credif. orgaization. Tge bureau also asks how legisia- tive ‘candidates stand on the question \ (Continued on Page 8.) GUERNSEY CATTLE CLUB WILL MEET NOVEMBER 1 The Beltrami County Guernsey club "will meet in _annual jon at the rooms of the Bemidji Civiei and Commerce association Wednesday, November 1, according to B. M. Gi of the Security State bank of Be- midji, secretary. The meeting will be called to order at 10 a. m., annual business will be attended to and of- ficers elected for the ensuing year. An afternoon program will begi at 1 o’clock to which all busine and professional men are invited. A large attendance of livestock men is urged and a very interesting ses- NATION IS TO, - OBSERVENAVY DAY FRIDAY to Created by Navy League Tell American Race More About Their Fleet SPONSORS HOPE FOR HOLIDAY EACH YEAR Speakers are to Broadcast to Radio Fans Orations From Many Stations (By United Press) Wahington, Oct, 26-—“Navy Day” created by the Navy League to tell the American people more aboat their fleet, which, when the W ington arms conference treaties a in full effect, will be the equal «f any in the world, will be observed throughout the nation towrr The hope of the sponsors »f * y Day,” which will be celebrated this year for the first time, is that it will be given an annual place on the American calendar. " The 27th of October was selected because il ig the birthday of that rreat American advocate of prepar- edness, Thkeodore Roosevelt. The idea of seting aside a day for promoting a more general knov ledge of the Navy, its history, its war and peace time missions and ~hat an adequate navy means to a nation, originated with the Navy League. Enthusiastic endorsement was given the proposal by the naval officials. and with the sanction of President Harding and Secretary of Navy Denby “Navy Day’’ was created. Plang for the observance of the day were arranged through the Navy Leagae, thich is a civilian organiza- tion composéd of prominent Ameri- cans, founded a year ago for the specific purpose of fostering a better public knowledge of the American Navy. Speakers will radia broadcast their orations from many stations to radio fans ecattered through the rural dis- trictg and the great central and west- ern states as well as in the congested industrial districts. The five movie newsreels will all make the navy ure- dominant in their releases for that date, In many of the larger cities special celebrationg are being planned, that range from parades to mass meetings which speakers of national promi- nence will address. Here a banquet will be held. over which President Harding and many dignitaries have been asked to attend. Governors of all the states have been asked by the league to issue sion is assured. (Continued on Page 8.) JACK DALE, FORMER BEMIDJI RESIDENT, IS REPORTED ILL According to word received last evening by L. F_ Johnson of thi city, Jack Dale of Shakopce, a for- mer resident of this city and later a resident of Turtle River is very ill and the worst ig cxp Mr. Dale lived. here several years, leaving Be- midji about five or six years ago. The message was sent by Mrs. Dale. EYE WITNESS T0 TELL NAME OF N, J. MURDERER (By United Press) New Brunswick, N. J,, Oct. 26— The despairing death cry of Mrs. Elanor Mills, murdered with the Rev- Edwzrd Wheeler Hall on the night of September 14, has led a woman, who claims she saw the crime, to charge a prominent New Brunswick woman with the double killing. Mrs. James Gibson alleged eye- witnesg of the shooting of the pastor and the choir singer, declared she is haunted by the dying screams of little Mrs. Millg and that she will rame the woman who assisted in the killing, Without naming publicly the guilty woman, Mrs, Gibbs made her state- ment so ag to point the way to an arrest, The state forces have been in a| state of unusual activity for the past twenty-four hours. Certain houses of New Brunswick are being close guarded. Authorities declared arrest, which is expected to vesult (iibson’s story, will not ; and pos.»_xbly not Friduy,i 3 from come tod Local Committee Is Fight County Division Vi th divi the | , To Meeting of Those Opposed to Plan Held at Association Rooms Last Night LAHR NAMED CHAIRMAN TO MANAGE CAMPAIGN Believe Division ‘at Present Time Would Place Heavier Load on South End The taxpayers committee of South- ern Beltrami county, which is strong- ly opposed to county division at this time met in the Civic and Commerce association rooms Wednesday evening and outlined a plan of action. A committce was appointed to raise fuads in ovder that the proper stribution of literature and adver- tising might be made. This committee is thoroughly con- vinced that county division at this time would throw a tremendous ditch liability upon the taxpayers of thc south end, if the line is left 12 miles north of Red Lake. wch ag the line cannot be changed before jon time it is urged that the division matter be de- forred until the ditch problems are better worked out. J. P. Lahr wag chosen chairman and manager of the campaign. R, L. Given was named secretary, These men av deep earnest with regard to the work before them, believing fivizion at this time would place ndous burden of taxation up- peopie of the south end. another page of this issue the (Continued on Page 8) In -