Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, November 13, 1922, Page 1

The Pioneer is the omly daily within lqo miles of Bemidji and nas the 'largest circulation’ ia Northern Minnesota. l VOLUME XX. NO. 176 1400 Pééqns L&Y, Live —0 .Fourth Anniversary of Signing of “Armistice Is Observed In Bemidji Despite Unfavorable Wmther, Program is Carried Out as Originally Planned REV. BRINLEY ABBOTT .GIVES FINE ADDRESS Parade, Football Game, Supper and Carnival-Dance Help to Observe Occasion Despite the seemingly unfavorable weather, Bemidji observed Armistice Day in an appropriate manner, al- though not as extensively as last year due to the fact that the program stagedilast November 11 proved to be too costly to its sponsors, the Ralph Gracie post of the American Legion. This year the Legion pro- ceeded more jcautiously and it is {elt that the public in general is just as well satisfied. Although the weather was some- what disagreeable at the hour the parade was scheduled, the ex-service men turned out in fairly good num- bers and the parade was staged as scheduled, leaving the city hall at 9:30 and proceeding through the downtown districts to the new ar- mory, A Legion color guard led the line of march, followed by the Bemidji Boys band under the diree- tion of G. O. Riggs, bandmaster- Ex-service men formed in a column followed by the Red Cross float, the G- A. R. fife and drum corps, and another float, representing war or- phans, arranged by Mrs. Mary Gamble. " Appropriate ceremonies were held at the new armory with-a very rep- resentative attendance, Rev. Brinley Abbott of International talls being the speaker of the day. The exer- cises were..opened .. with assembly singing of “Americs,” led by Miss Ida Virginia Brown. Invocation was pronounced by Dr. G. H. Zentz. Silent prayer for the buddies who “went west” was observed by the assembly from 11:11 to 11:12, the entire audience facing to the east in silent prayer. Dr. D. F. McCann pleased the audience with a vocal solo “There Is No Death”, by O’Hara. Miss Ida Virginia Brown sang “In Flanders Field” by Frank E. Tours. Assembly singing of the Star Spang- led Banner was followed by benedic- tion by Rev. H. W.Radloff. Rep- resentative Harold Knutson and Sen- 5 (Continued on Page 6) KELLIHER CATHOLIC CHURCH ON FIRE SUNDAY AFTERNON n— Dr. D. R. Burgess returned yester- day afternoon from points in the northern part of the county, passing through Kelliher en route home. He reports that the Catholic church there was burning at about 4:30 o’clock yesterday afternoon. CHILDREN'S BOOK WEEK IS NOW BEING OBSERVED Importance of Books for Boys and Girls is Emphasized; Cc-operation Urged Public libraries, bookstores, mo- ther’s clubs, parent-teacher clubs, schools, churches, and other organi- zations concerned with children, each year take the opportunity presented by Children’s Book Week to empha- size the importanct of books for boys and girls. The fourth annual Children’s Book Week will be held from Novem- ber 12 to 18, the present week. Exhibits of books to buy for chil- dren, discussion of the books chil- dren realily like to Tead, distribution of lists of books for young people, considerztion of “authors and illus- trators who are devoting their tal- ents to children’s books—these are some of the features of the week in various communities. Each year over a.million. children come to reading age. “What books shall we buy for our children?” is a question everp parent should en- deavor to solve conscientiously. The schools teach the children to read, the public libraries ‘give opportunity to boys and girls for forming the habit of reading an{ for developing good taste in books. A growing apprecia- tion of the impcrtznce of children’s reading is marked in the bookstores, and the book publishers of the coun- try are leading the -world in the pro- (Continued on page 6) o CO-OPERATIVE COMPANY - SETS NEW HIGH RECORD Farmers’ Agency at South St, Paul Establishes New Record For World (Farm Bureau News Service) A new world’s record for volume of business handled by a farmer- owned livestock terminal sales agen- cy was established in October when the Central Co-Operative Commis- sion Company ‘at South 'St. Paul marketed 1554 cars of animals of all kinds. The Central’s best pre- vious record month was 1320 cars in June 1922. The new record is an increase of slightly- more than ten percent.’ In October, a year ago, the total cars were 1104, the new record being an increase over the cor- responding period of 1921 of nearly 30 per cent. The large volume of business handled last month, according to J. S. Montgomery, was partly due to two train-load shipments from Perk- ins county, South Dakota. The farmer’s asscciation .there sent two solid train loads of stock to the Central during October, these having followed the first, consigned in. Sep- tember. These shipments were the result of organization work on the part of J. D. Pyle of Madison, Minn., field represertative for the Central and director of the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation. “Naturally, we are pleased with our constantly growing volume of business,” suid Mr. Montgomery. BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER Minnesota: ably tonight and much change in temperatu PRICE 3¢ i% BEMIDJ], MINN., MONDAY EVENING, l;OV. 13, 1922 St. Panl Nov. 18i-Misiesota brunk highways—the so-called’ ~ Babcock roads marked: withi_ the official, num- hers. op ‘yelow, | stars- rapidly slowing up, the state highway de- partment announced today in a spec- ial road condition' bulletin. High- way conditions generally are rated only fair in general. Continued heavy traffic on the routes now made extremely soft by soaking rains during the past ten days are causing extensive damage won all but the paved portions and especially the light ov non-surfaced sections. The Benson-Kerkhoven section of Trunk Highway No. 10 today was closed to heavy trucking to prevent excessive road damage. This is an old gravel-surfaced stretch, schedul- ed for early reconstruction on the highway program. Closing orders on other sections may follow, high- way officials said, if conditions de- mand. STRONG BASKET TEAM ASSURED Firemen’s Team Will Begin Practice Tonight; Barrett Is to Arrive Tuesday Bemidji seems definitely assured of a city basket ball team of unusual strength this fall and winter, accord- ing to the progress already made by the committee in charge of organ- izing a team under the auspices of the Bemidji Volunteer Fire Depart- ment. Art Barrett, former St. Thomas coach and a member of the famous Ascension team of Minneapolis is to arrive here Tuesday. Norman King- sley well known basket ball star, “Now that the company is well estab- lished and it is realized by shippers that we render superior service, the extent to which we can be a factor in the marke? and obtain higher prices for all is determined by our volume of business. More cars!, rot only to cut down the overhead, but put us in a positiog to stabilize prices through our ability to reg- ulate the supply of animals on the market. may arrive later. With these two men in the Bemidji line-up, the city is assured an exceptionally strong quintet, inasmuch as the material from Bemidji and nearby towns promises to give all candidates for the team a run for their money. All candidates are to be given an eqaul and fair chance to make he team. Efforts were made to secure Fran- After all is said and done, | ces Stadsvold of Fosstofl, but he has that is the thing that the farmer |accepted a position in the east, coach- agencies must do in the terminal markets, if their companies are to be more than mere handling con- cerns.” PLAN ANOTHER CLINIC LATTER PART OF MONTH| . More applicants than could be taken care of presented themselves for examination at a chest clinic held in Bemdiji Friday, in charge of Dr. R. L. Laney of the Lake Julia San- atorium, and Miss Beth MacGregor, Red Cross Community nurse. Owing to the condition of the roads, Dr. Laney was unable to reach Bemidji before 10 a. m. and from then on was kept busy through- out the day. Those making previous apointments were taken care ofi first, forty-seven being examined, many- of whom were found to be in need of treatment, and others re- ceiving advice for care. As many more were on the waiting list who | could not be examined because ‘of the lack of time. Howecver, another clinic will be held the latter part of this month to look after these and others who wish to be examined. The clinic | held Friday was considered one of | the most successful of any ever held | in Bemidji. FAMOUS CRACKERJACK TO BE MADE IN CITY AGAIN The Ladies’ Aid of the Methodist | church has inaugurated a new divi- sion, which will be known as the | Confection Division, with Mrs. Roy Schofield as chairman. This division will again manufac- ture the famous ‘‘Methodist Cracker- jack,”” which four years agogbecame | so popular among the citizens and children of the community. = Mrs. J. W. Naugle has the patent rights for this product and will permit them to be used by this division. The women of the division, many ing, but arrangements are being made to have him coach the Be- midji team from Nov. 25 to Decem- ber 15, giving the team a good start during the early season. Regular practice will commence this evening for all candidates, prac- tice to be held from 6:30 to 7:30- (Continued on Page 6) MRS. BURNHAM INJURED; FALLS THROUGH TRAP DOOR What might have proved a ser- ious accident occurred to Mrs. C. H. Burnham Friday afternoon, when she stepped through a trap door which had been uncovered in the kitchen, and fell into the cellar. She was alone in the house at the time but managed to get herself out and reach a phone to secure help. No bones were broken but she received a number of bruises and has been lconfined to her bed since the acci- dent. s In Chile Qu STARVATION IS CLATMING MORE ' VICTIHS DALY Relief Caravans Push Forward To Aid All' Homeless in Stricken Territory SLIGHT TREMOR SUNDAY SPREADS PANIC AGAIN Quake is Felt Over Entire South America; Lasted Over Three Hours (By United Press) Santiago, Chile, Nov. 13 (By Law- rence Haas) Copyrighted by the United Press)—Fourteen hundred persons lost their lives in the devas- tating earthquake and tidal wave which rent the western coast of Chile Saturday, acording to the most acurate available estimates today. Starvation and pestilence are claiming additional victims in tne wake of the devastation, and relief caravans are pushing forward to aid the homeless in the stricken territory. Comunication with the stricken towns along the coast from Valpar- aiso to Antofagista, the district which | bore the brunt of the quake and the { upheaval of the Pacific, was still dis- | rupted, but couriers brought word to the capitol of whole villages lev- eled by the quake with the surviv- ors dying by hundreds in the stricken towns. Vellenar, Copiapo and Coquimbo, | |three little coastal towns, suffered most from the great shock at 12:20 |a. m. Saturday. They were inun- (Continued on rage Six ) F. P. WIRTH GIVES FINE ARMISTICE DAY ADDRESS High School Assembly Enjoys Fine Armistice Program Friday Aftermoon Before a large assembly of stud- ents of the Northern Minnesota high school and citizens of Bemidji, F. P. Wirth of the State Teachers college delivered a splendid address Friday afternoon. Prof. Wirth briefly re- called the events of 1914 to 1918, in this program observing Armistice Day. “War is like a hurricane that sweeps through the timber and des- troys the tallest and best. The boys and girls of high schools, colleges, and universities must fill the places left vacant by those who died on the | battlefield,” he declared. He also pointed out the cost of the last war in terms of human life, basing his statements on Herman Hegdorn’s book “You Are The Hope of the World.” Ten million men died in the late war. These men, placed shoulder to shoulder would form a line from the Gulf of Mexico to the (Continued on Page 6) of them expert candy makers, will provide delicious, home-made candies in bulk and in boxes for ach week’s sale. They advise that only the best of evervthivg will go into the making of these candies. Four years ago the Crackerjack. sales metted tne aid nearly $500, which together with the great variety of candies to be made, promises to popularize this divisior of the Ladies’ Aid. A Feast Conference in the Near West ake and Tidal Wave DR. DENISON PURCHASES " INTERESTS OF BURGESS Dr. W. K. Denison "aunqunces the ‘purchase of the Dr. D. R. Burgess interests in the Denison & Burgess Co. .of -this city. - Dr. Denison will cotitinue the business as before, while the plans of Mr. Burgess for the future have as yet not been def- initely announced. The new building at Third street and Irvine avenue, which this firm recently constructed, is now com- pleted and is being used for the pur- poses intended. The lower floor houses one of the most modern stab- les in this section of the state, while the first floor is a complete veterinary hospital. The second floor is being used for storage purposes. This splendid new building is a great addition to that section of the city and is located where the old Pogue livery barns stood so many years. BAGLEY MANIS SHOT FOR DEER N. O. Nelson is Hit by Two Bullets While Hunting; Recovering Nicely N. O. Nelson of Bagley, who was shot in mistake for a deer near Hart Lake, south of Bagley, early Satur- day morning, and now is confined to the Lutheran hospital here, will recover, the attending physician an- nounced this forenoon. Although his condition is not con- sidered serious' at the present time, |he will be confined to the hospital for several weeks it is understood. Mr. Nelson has a wife and 13 chiid- ren. (Special to Pioneer) Bagley, Nov. 13—N. 0. Nelson, treasurer of the Bagley Mercantile Co. of this city was accidentally shot in mistake for a deer while out deer hunting deer near Heart Lake, south of Bagley. early Saturday morning. Two rifle bullets hit him, one go- ing through his shoulder and the other grazing his ribs under the arm. He was rusiied to Bemidji and taken directly to the Lutheran hospital where his wounds were dressed and given medical attention. The report is given that the shoot- ing was done by a man from Pel- ican Rapids, who is said to have mis- taken Nelson for a deer. Bagley, Nov. 13—Arthur Huff of Glenburh, North Dakota, while tak- ing his gun from a wagon, was shot in both hands and face with a charge of buckshot. In some manner or other he took hold of the end of the barrel with both hands and e gun was discharged. The flesh was torn from his hands and some of the shot hit his face. The injuries, though painful, are not considered extreme- ly serious. JUNIOR ORDER OF MOOSE TO HOLD MEETING TONIGHT Announcement is made that the Junior Oredr of Moose will meet at the Moose hall at 8 o’clock this ev- ening. A big feed has been arrang- ed and all members are expected to be present. Bemidji Falls Before MYRON W. KNOX LAID TO | REST SUNDAY AFTERNOON ! of | Death of Early Resident Beltrami County Mourned | By All His Friends | | Funeral services for Myron W.| Knox, who was stricken at his home | in this city Thursday morning, were | held at the Presbyterian church on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock by the pastor, Rev. Lester P. Warford. city and country were present, the to the bereaved, and a quartet com- | posed of Miss Ida Virginia Brown, Miss Edla n, N. E. Given and E. D. Boyce, sang, “Rock Of Ages” and “The Sands of Time Are Sink- ing”, with Mrs. A. A. Warfield a3 accompanist. The many floral tributs were very beautiful, representing the loving thought of their Bemidji and out of town friends and received an ex- pression of sincere appreciation from each member of the family. Inter- ment was made in GFreenwood cem- etery under the direction of H. N. McKee, funeral director, the pall- bearers being close members of the family. Myron W. Knox was born nea Attica, New York, in 18 He united in marriage to Miss Hattic | Gardner, at Weathersfield Springs, | again [the shadows of the Hibbing goal, Heavy Hibbing Eleven InGameHere Saturday Short Passes and Dashes Around Ends Overcome Locals 27 to 0 FIRST LOSS ON LOCAL GRIDIRON SINCE 1917 Mantle of Gloom Brightens Through Knowledge That Locals Fought Hard After battling Hibbing’s powerful high school eleven to a standstill A large number of friends from the |throughout the first quarter, Bemid- i’s inexperienced eleven succumbed 5 pastor spoke fittng words of comfort | to a baffling passing game and went |down to defeat Saturday in a hard fought gridiron melee 27 to 0. Over the Bemidji campus descend- cd a mantle of gloom which was brightened only ‘by the knowledge that Bemidji's light and green elev- en fought to the last minute. and, in suffering their only defeat on the local gridiron since 1917, was beaten by a more finished aggregation. Penalties Hurt Bemidji Captain Neumann won the toss and! clected to receive. On hard smashes off tackle, with Baney, Neu- mann and Hickerson carrying the ball, Bemidji was at once well into Hibbing territory. A penalty for holding. called by Umpire Miner of Coleraine on Smith, Bemidji right guard, set the locals back 15 yards. Bemidji, however, came right back nd smashed their way under N. Y, July 18, 1880. ago, making his home at Redwoo Iy esteemed. Two He moved to Minnesota with his family 34 years Falls and other points in the state. | He had been a resident of Beltrami county for nearly 20 years where he was always well known and high- years ago last when Umpire Miner again penalized the navy blue and white eleven for holding, again putting the range cleven out of danger. The Bemidji cleven was then forced to punt and from then on the remainder of the first quarter saw both teams n a punting duel with honors about ev- d four of their children moved from their farm at Pleasant Valley to Be- midji and had been very happily sit- uated here ever since. Mr. Knox was a member of.the Presbyterian |, with his whole family, were ver active and interested in church worl Mr. Knox was the father of 12 child- ren, eleven of them being present at his funeral, his eldest son, Fred-| eric, having preceded him in death | (Continued on page 6) MACCABEES HOLD BIG RALLY IN CITY TODAY| Delegates to the Northern Minn- esota Rally of the Women's Benefit A iation of Maccabees arrived i Bemidji on all trains today. M Harriet Olson, deputy supreme com- mander, of Fosston, arrived on the morning trail ridge, supreme record kecper, of Port Huron, Mich,, arrived in B midji yesterday. Miss Ruth Pierce who has been working in Bemid, for the past two weeks in intere: of the Rally is presiding at the meet- ings. Some twenty members arrived on the noon train from Crookston | and that many from Gonvck. All i towns in Northern Minnesota having organized W. B. A. Reviews will be represented by ohe or more dele- | gates. i A school of ins{ruction was held ‘at the Moose hal] this afternoon, | follwed by the guests and members being cntertained at a 6 "clock ban- quet in the basement of the Meth- odist church. The evening session will be devoted to the initiation of a large class of candidates. ENGLAND AND FRANCE DISAGREE ON PARLEY (By United Press) _Paris, Nov. 13—England and France were deadlocked today over the Near. East Peace Conference at Lausanne: "'Lord Curzon, British foreign secretary, insists that Eng- land .got .attend such a conference until the French ahd British agree on a program. Turks that the conference should be held as soon as possible. Constanti-| nople’s attitude will necessitate an- 20th to the new date set. Curzon feels that holding the confercnce will result in French domination. Al dey to discuss his attitude. Ismet| shadow of Hibbing's goal. around Bemidji’s Miss Francis Part-|. The’ French hold along with the|leadcr other postponement from November|# | doubled-doored | wichout, cabinet meeting was called for to-| Pasha in an interview with Maiin’s September Mr. and Mrs. Knox with | - Aecrial Attack Succeeds The scoring margin fully indicat- ed the strength of the two teams | although the Bemidji cleven played the heavy range eleven off their chureh of this city and he, together | goo, i*{, K™ darter only to be set back by costly penalties in the It was a long pass that cnabled the range elev- the lead, putting the ball ten-yard line. A run left end from a kick formation with Quarterback Martin carrying the ball gave the (Continuea on P ) NAVAL MILITIA RESUMES WEEKLY DRILLS TONIGHT Lieutenant E. A. Barker has is- sued orders to all Naval Militia men to report hereafter every Monday right for drill, these drills to start this evening at 7:30. A basketball team will be organ- zed and other forms of entertain- ment will be provided in addtion to the regular drills during the wint- er. All members of the unit are ex- pected to be present tonight as well being present at the regular week- ly meeti hereafter, CHICAGO, GAMBLING MAD, MONTE CARLO OF WEST Whites and Blacks Mingle In Frenzy About Tables; Games Flourish (By United Press) Chicago, Nov. 13—Chicago is the Monte Carlo of the western world. Gambling flourishes in every sec- tion of the city—apparently ignor- ing the anti ming laws. The most picturesque scenes of the old we d the Yukon—are re-en- acted here nightly. Proprictors “of gaming houses are reaping enormous profits, and they entertain jovially for their game- hungered clients. The famous black belt on the South is sprinkled with gambling dens, famed for their “crap” tables.. The sclect places, reputed hang- s for gambelrs, con men and vice jommed with visitors nightly nted card, distributed care- 1 ticket of admission. An med look-out stands guard at the entrance, peering through a porthole. A signal from flash of his card, and the métted to the second “frisked” thoroughly rod atendant for firearms. Lausanne correspondent said that .. are “checked” at the door the Constantinople situation was| and urned as the “guest” leaves. scrious beczuse of the postpone-l Disaimed, the door swings open ment. (Continued on page 6),