Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, November 27, 1922, Page 1

SEUVERTE——-- The Pioneer is the only daily within 100 miles of Bemidji and est circulation im nas the larg Northern, Minnesota, I o % ' \EMIDJI DAILY PIONEER Minnesota: Cloudy tonight somewhat unsettled. in east por- tion. Slightly colder in north por- tion. Tuesday fair. \ VOLUME XX. NO. 188 W Clemence. . Asserts Vetgrah StateSfilaf;, On Way tO ChrcagOTOdaY, Bemidji Pioneer Readers, With] Compromise Will Not ¢ Declares He Came to America With a Message and He Intends to Leave It DISREGARDS ADVICE GIVEN BY AMERICANS Salute of Fremch 75's Will Greet Clemenceau When He Arrives at Chicago L zacarons | (By United ) (By Frank Getty, en| route with Clemenceau.) Georges Clemenceau, en route to Chicago to continue the battle to win America heart and soul for France, declared today he was an oid man with one foot in the grave and would at no time compromise. Despite advices in telegrams and letters from numerous influential friends in this country that the tenor of his speéches and interviews was giving otfense needlessly and was in- cxpedient, the Tiger bristled and howled that he would never “pull in his punches.” ) “All my life I have been a fight- er, now 1 am an old man with one foot in the grave. I came here in the last years of my life with a message. It is inside me. I intend tc deliver it. Expediency has no part in my scheme of things.” Colonel House was one of the prominent officials to be. rebuked by the Tiger- Telegrams from; many parts of the country urged a policy of conciliation to conform to Amer- ican public = opinion. Clemenceau waved aside such suggestions with a shrug. “I am sorry if I have given offense,” he said. “But I certainly cannot change my ways at this time of life. 1. can nob.sayother than that which [hivé com&to say. It'is my way.” TN Friends, headed by’ Colonel House, who conferred with him in New York yesterday, explained to the veteran statesman how a mission of winning sympathy for France could be ac- complished without stirring senator- ial antagonism. Clemenceau patted them on the back each in turn. “That is a very fine mission for you,” he said. “I must carry it on’'my own way.” Clemenceau, as he talked, wagged his bristly, snowy brow up an down and warmed to the subject. “I didn’t come here on an errand of expediency,”. he said. “I came here to tell the truth. I didn’t come to say pleasant things, but to tell America what in my opinion is true. I want to say the thing which in my opinion wll be helping the peace of world. I will make no sacrifice to expediency or compromise. I must say what I have to say in my own way. There is nobody in this but myself.” (By United Press) Chicago, Nov. 27—A salute of French 75‘s will greet Georges Clemenceau when he arrives this af- ternoon. Guns from the Argonne will fire a salute of welcome when the recep- tion committee, headed by General Pershing meets the Tiger as he steps from his special train. The veteran statesman will be conducted through the Tri-Color of France floating with the Stars and Stripes from the office buildings in honor of his ar- rival. Clemenceau will make but one plat- form speech while in Chicago, which will be at the Auditorium tomorrow afternoon. Brigadier General Charles Dawes at this time will present the Tiger to Chicago. STATE MILITARY BOARD " PLANS ARMORY BUILDING (By United Preas) St. Paul, Nov. 27—The state mil- itary board met today to disburse approximately $200,000 for construc- tive work on natjonal guard armor- ies in fourteen cities of the state. Contractors who have been wait- ing for their money for three months will receive payments’ within three days, according to the secretary of the board. The board wilil consider selling $247,000 worth of certificates on in- debtedness for construction of addi- tional armories. The cities where armories were constructed and on which payments are to be made are Worthington, Faribault, Owatonna, Stilllwater, Madison, White Bear, Luverne, Moorhead, Mankato, Hastings, Aus- tin, Park Rapids, Dawson and Jack- son SCHOOL PUPILS DRINKING MILK Plan to Give Children Added Nourishment Plans for the distribution of milk among the school children of Be- midji have progressed rapidly and committees have been appointed by the Woman’s Civic and Community club to take charge of the work. Milk will be supplied the pupils of the Central, Lincoln, North and East. schools at 1 cent a gless in connection with the club’s plan to give added nutrition to those child- ren which are underweight. By a special arrangement with a local concern milk is to be supplied to the club at six cents a quart, which means a cent and a half a glass, The club will as for it one cent for each, glass. Many of the parents havé olunteered to pay the full price of he milk as a donation to the work, while others have offered to pay for the milk being supplied otherchild- ren who cannot afford to pay for it. Pint bottles of milk will be served (Continued on Page 2) SOUTH DAKOTA TEACHERS IN ANNUAL CONVENTION (By United Press)* Pierre, S. D Nov. 27—More than two thousand ‘South Dakota educa- tors were here today for the open- ing of the annual state teachers con- | . vention. Miss June Emery of the Eastern State Normal school is in charge of the program. Dr. T. S. Wood, of Columbia university; Prof. Earn- est Barnham of Kalamazoo Normal school; Dr, S. J. Beveridge, super- intendent of Omaha public schools, and,a number of other noted educa- tors are scheduled to speak. Lambert Murphy, noted tenor of the Metropolitan Grand ‘Opera com- pany, is scheduled to appear‘as one of the entertainment features. MINNEAPOLIS HAS DRIVE AGAINST CANCER MENACE Minneapolis, Nov. 27—A drive to educate the public against the men- ace of cancer was begun today. Free clinics, treatment, and lec- tures are on the program of phy- sicians who have charge of the cam- paign against the dread disease. Motion picture films will be used in connection with lectures in var- ous parts of the state where the cam- paign is on. Figures will be present- ed to show the death rate' of cancer in the country. FIGHT ON TO DEFEAT S. A. DICTATOR TODAY Liberal Element of Rio Grande de Sul Trying to. Beat Governor of State Porto Alegre, Brazil, Nov. 27— Liberal elements of the state of Rio Grande del Sul went to the polls today in a supreme effort:to break the power of Dr. Borges de Medeir- os, who has been governor of the state continuously for more than 25 years, Opposed to the veteran “dictator- governor,” as de Medeiros has beén called, was Assis Brasil, ex-minister of Brazil in Washington, and known as a liberal leader. A victory for Dr. Brasil,’ the Iiberals claim, will means the complete breaking up of “Borgismo” as the rule of Medeiro: has been known. s However, the liberals are by no means sure that a victory will be obtaified, for, they declare, the elect-|. eral’system of the state is designed | solely to maintain the party in pow- er and it is possible for voters pro- tected by the government to cast a dozen ballots each, if necessary. Should de Medeiros be defeated, the republic will witness the passing of one of the most picturesque po- litical figures in all South America. For a quarter of a century the old warrior has ruled Rio Grahde with an iron hand, but always building up his state until it has become one of the most powerful of the Union. In fact the tremendous advances of ‘Rio Grande del Sur under the rule of “Borgismo” is the chief jus- tification of the old governor for kis continuous administration. . BEMIDJI, MINN.,, MONDAY EVENING, NOV. 27, 1922 “WHAT. DOES AMERICA' NEED?”” READERS ASKED Millions of Others, Are To Tell the World Ever since the Wwar, Ameri- cang have sensed unrest through- out the country—orderly unrest, but nevertheless, unsettled condi- tions, uncertainty, everywhere, Try to analyze the cause. Ev- ery person will give you a reason —but each reason will be differ- ent. We all feel something is needed—but jmeantime con- struction, busines esterprises, new industries are being delay- by this uncertainty just at the time when the world looks to America to take the lead in re- construction, To thoroughly analyze this mass of conflicting beliefs and find out just what the country really thinks about it, the Bem- idj; Pioneer in co-operation with several hundred other represen- tatve newspapers, clients of NEA SERVICE, will conduct a national poll on the question: “ WHAT DOES AMERICA NEED?” Through letters from newspaper readers all over the country, a constructive, compre- hensive' survey of opinion will be made, W:' do YOU think Amer- ica heeds?. Write your opin- i scussing any matters you may nk connected with the present situation. Send your letters to —EDITOR, Bemidji Pioneer, Bemidji, Minn.' After they are all published in the Bemidji ‘Pioneer these letters will be sent on to the NEA SER- VICE for listing in the ional compilation, results of which will be.carried in this newspaper, Write your letters on one side of the paper only. Sign your name and address. Let- ters must not be longer than 200 words, ... “What Does America Need?” Write your opinions to the Be- midji Pioneer, ALL:SCHOOL PROGRAM AT COLLEGE TUESDAY Children of the Elementary de- partment of the State Teachers col- lege are to give an all-school pro- gram in the auditorium of the col- lege Tuesday evening, beginning at 8 o’clock, to which the public is in- vited. This entertainment will take the place of the regular Parent- Teacher association meeting, and parents and friends are especially invited. % Under the direction of Mrs. A. J. McMillan, the Kindergarten, . first, secottd and third grades will give a group of character songs. The fourth and fifth grades, under the direction of Miss Floy Edson, have prepared a dramatization of “Alice in Wonder- Jand.” Miss Mary Deputy has drill- the sixth and seventh grades in a group of pleasing folk dances. An admission of 25 cents will be charg- ed and.due to the fact that a large attendance is expected it is nrged' that those attending plan to arrive early, .|displaned great PRICE 3¢ Intention to Leave Message America Wins Fight On Open Door Policy; British Abandon Pact 'BROUGHT ABOUT ELECTION VOTE Independence of i American Voters Is finphnized First of All THROUGHOUT NATION RESULTS ARE SIMILAR Men, Not National Gre‘t i Issues, Made p Minds Of Voters This Year s s 3 ee Martin (United’ Staft /Correspondent) ‘Washington, Nov.:27,—The alibi and post mortem are the order of the day among the “lame ducks” who were winged in the - congressional elections. “How did it ever happen to me?.” they have begun asking themselves. The answers are interesting, and they point a moral to politicians who are trying to profit by the 'mistakes of 1922 so that they may not fall in 1924. Examination of the causes under- lying the defeat of some of the vet- erans who had. long occupied places of prominence in the Senate empha- sizes, first of all, the new independ- ence of American voters. Before the election it was appar- ent that the public was not following national issues. After the election it was clear that national issues were almost wholly neglected and that men stood or fell almost entirely up- on their records and poitical personal- ities. In Ohio, Pomerene, a Democratic .| Senator of the highest standing and recognized ability, was snowed under despite a Democratic “state victory. Union* labor did for Pomerene. He independence to- wards organized labor, and labor in turn got independent when it came to voting for the senator. “The Rad- ical Drys” also apparently voted against him. In Nebraska, the Drys beat Sena- tor Hitchcock, another Democrat against whose senatorial record there seemed no blots. Nebraska, too, elected a Democratic governor. In New York, Al Smith was elected governor over Nathan L. Miller, be- cause “Al” projected his personality so strong that the voters could not resist him. The New York campaign was based on state and national is- sues, Primary the Issue Senator Borah’s Idaho campaign, though it did not involve his seat in the Senate, was another example of the way the voters this year followed the men they believed in. Borah faced the organized opposition of his party leadens in an effort to get the Senatorial primary restored, in place of the convention system. So po- tent was his appeal to the voters that it became evident long before election day that no matter what the complexion of the next legislature, (Continued on page 2) | ON.DEAR MEAT TUESDAY Local Plumber Provides Deer For Repast; Said to Wield A Wicked Wrench Although there are more mighty hunters in the Bemidji Fire Depart- ment, it was left to John J. Doran, assistant fire chief, to go out and get a deer that the department mem- bers might enjoy a ‘“‘get-together” over the festive board, which they are to do Tuesday evening. Doran has never been credited, heretofore, with being a hunter of anything more than pipe leaks, but he was missed one day during the hunting season and next day was proudly displaying a ‘trophy of the Lunt. John Matland; steward at the Moose club, who is credited with being a real hunter, was also on the trip in- which Doran got his dear meat and, according to the firemen who know both men very well, there was no. possibility of Doran getting a deer:with anything less than a pipe wrench. One other fireman, who lives in Nymore, was. impersonating Santa Claus all this year in the way of facial foliage, due to having made a bet last year that if he did not get a deer he would not shave un- til he did and it was not until nearly the close of the season this year that he was able to have the bet called off. All of these celcbrated charac- ters, and more, will be on hand Tues- day evening to partake of the big spread, and make merry at the ex- pense of some of the *“mighty” hunt- ers. s EPWORTH LEAGUE PLANS “WIN-MY-CHUM” WEEK “Win-My-Chum” week will be observed by the Epworth League by a series of devotional meetings this week in the church basement and friends are invited to attend . the meetings from 7 to 8 o’clock sharp Different Jleaders wil be appointed for each evening. MOTORISTS TO DRIVE FOR REVISION OF LAW " Washington, Nov. 27—A drive for revision of legislation affecting mo- torists of the country will be made when the legislatures of 43 states convene in 1923, it was announced by the national motorists associa- tion here, Highway commissioners in all these states now are drafting new bills and amendments to correct faults of standing laws. These drafts are expected to align state laws more closely with federal statutes, take up the question of theft prevention, motor car regis- tration, legislation controlling head- lights and taxes and fees. The question of making motor ve- hicles legally common carriers, uni- form traffic laws, elimination of grade crossings, highway enforce- ment legislation and snow removal will also be forced before the leg- islatures. It is estimated that motor owners of the country are paying $344,000,- 000 to the government. State reg- istration taxes collected are estimat- ted at $125,000,000 * Mrs. August Gadumpt called yeio terday between the hours of five an] Squash Corner reports casualty list thus far as follows: One hunter shot, three cows killed and one rab- Dbit slightly injured. Miss Vera Highsee is aftracting considerable attention with hervocal R i e e e o e e i, OPENED SWITCH ] Curzon Announces Officially That America and Europe Are Agreed on Policy Two Trainmen Killed And A Third is Near Death As Result-of, Wreck Minneapolis, Nov. 27—A switch, which was opened mysteriously just after, a passenger train’ passed And- over, Minn., piled up the engine and cleven box cars of a’Great” Northern freight train Sunday, killing two trainmen and probably fatally in- juring a third, Officials are conducting and invest- gation to determine how the switch was opened. They believe it may have been a plot to wreck the pas- senger train which was carrying hundreds from Minneapolis to Du- luth. Orville Euthis, a brakeman, and August Furst, a fireman, were kill- ed. Engineer Eugene Secarles was scalded when he crawled from under th: .overturned cab. He is expected to'die. Al the trainmen were from Superior, Wis. PREPARING FOR BIG HOLIDAY MAIL RUSH ‘Washington," No TiA gigantic special Christmas postal orgamzation is being built up by the post office department here—at an expense of millions of dollars—to handle what is expected to be the largest holiday mail in history. Arangements have been made for expending | $1,000,000 for extra space on trains. Another million will be spent for extra clerks. The motor vehicle service alone will cost around $500,000 while $350,000 will be spent for extra mail carriers. Then added to these items are ex- penditures for millions of stamps, miles of twine, millions of money order blanks and thousands of square feet of extra warchouse spaces. The added revenue is expected to run over $8,000,000. NAVAL MILITIA HOLDS REGULAR DRILL TONIGHT Lieut. R. B. Lycan, commandin officer, announces that the Bemidji Naval militia unit will hold regular drill at the new armory at 7:30 this | evening. All members are expeet- ed to be present. SPECIAL LIVESTOCK SHOW AT UNIVERSITY FARM TODAY St. Paul, Nov. 27—A special live- stock show at the University Farm was scchduled today. Stock that will be exhibited at the national 'live- stock show in Chicago is to be shown. MINERS RAISING HUGE FUND FOR EMERGENCIES |} is Being Present Special Assessment Raised Before Agreement Ends By A. Robbins Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Nov. 27—A special assessment is being gathered from all members of the United Mine Workers and it is hoped that more than $2,000,000 will have been raised by April 1, next, when the un- ion’s agreement with the opcrators ends. Whether war between the miners and operators breaks out again and the country is saddled with another strike is entirelp up to the operators union officials declare, John L. Lewis, international pres- ident of the United Mine Workers, on a recent tour of the anthracite region, while reluctant to discuss the possibility of anotber strike, said ‘that the union positively would not accept any wage reduction April 1, when the present agreement in the bituminous fields expires and that the union would stand by its demand for a continuation of the present wage scale for another two years. The actual wage conference under the Cleveland agrcement will begin Jan 8, 1923. Union officials in this section de- clare that, while the anthracite agree- ment runs until next September. the success of the bituminous miners next spring will mean everythine to them when they start negotiations for a new agreement next fall- Tt is predicted here that ‘the - thracite field will solidly back the bituminous miners in any action they MERELY REAFFIRMED America’s Stand as Presented By Spokesman Surprises Lausanne Delegates (By United Press) Lausanne, Switzerland, Nov. 27— America won her fight on the open door in the Near East when the British delegation announced that the British had abandoned the San Remo oil agreement. The British, they said, considered this agreement nullified and stated it would not be applied. . Marquis Curzon, foreign secretary- announced officially that Europe and America were completely agreed on an open-door policy in the Near East. Lausanne, Nov. 27—America gave Great Britain, France and Italy a hard jolt Saturday when her spokes- man, Richard Washburn Child, de- clared that the United States govern- ment has the support of the Amer- ican public in its opposition to all secret treaties and agreements, par- ticularly to those designed to create zones of economic and commereial influence, such as the San Remo tri- partite agreement of 1920 which ap- portioned the Mesopotamian oil fields amaong the three big powers, Mr. Child’s exposition was merely a restatement of Secretary of State Hughes aide-memoire of October 30 in which he defined for the béhefit lof the British French and Italian governments the functions of the Amcrican observers to the Lausanne conference and broadly outlined America’s open door policy for the ”|Near East—but it was a restate- ment under conditions that made it sensational. 1t came as the conference was about to begin consideration of Tur- key's Asiatic boundaries, and it was a clear warning that America will not remain silent if the three invit- ing powers insist upon preferential rights in oil, mineral, railway and power development in present Turk- ish territory or in that which was lopped off by the war. 'THREE GIRLS CHARGED WITH FIRING BUILDING' (By United Press) St. Cloud, Nov, 27—The Stearns ‘county grand jury today was ex- pected to take up arson charges against three girls who are alleged to have fired a building at Sauk Center home for girls. The g rested in St. Paul, after they coni d to Deputy State Fire chal Bert Kingsley, were brought kere for prosecution. If indicted they wilil be sent to the women’s bastile at Shakopee. The girls are Edith Dawson and Lillian Russ of Minneapolis and Nora Driscoll of Owatonna. ELK'S LADIES' TO MEET TOMORROW AFTERNOON A meeting of the Elk’s Ladies is called for Tucsday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the club rooms for the purpose of planning the Thanksgiv- ing baskets for the poor. It is es- pecially urged that all members at- tend. JUNIOR ORDER OF MOOSE HOLDS MEETING TONIGHT The Junior Order of Moose will meet in regular session at the Moose hall tonight at 8 o’clock. All mem- bers are urged to be present: WHAT IS CHRISTMAS T0 A MAIL MAN? To a postal employee, Christ~ mas is a timz of hard, grueling, overtime work, This work is'madc even hard- er because of the many “Blund- ers” neoplc make in mailing let- ters and packages. Each day this week one such blunder will be exposed in the | Daily Picneer by A. P. Ritchie, | Pcstmaster of Bemidji, Persons who will note and avoid thete “Blunders” will show the truc Christmas spirit —-cnsidergtion for others. may decide to take. Make the Christmas sush casier for the mail men. See PAGE 4 TODAY, - ogmbo]