Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 22, 1922, Page 1

= to Americgnatuteryention: The. Is. the only. daily. within 100 miles of ‘Bemidji and nas. the largest circulation im Northern Minnesota. BEMIDJI DAI | — G, péesata: Fair tonight and day ‘except prébably. snow rtheast. portion tonight. ewhgt colder in west tonight. VOLUME XX. NO. 209 - BEMIDJI, MINN.,‘:FRIDA.’Y E:VENfNG, DEC.-22, 1922 Senator Borah's Action Taken As Positive Indication of Favorable Action WORLD CONFERENCE 15 OBJECT OF AMENDMENT Fruncg Snigi‘ to _be Displaying More Cenciliatory Attitude Toward Negotiations LR <4 (Ry Ynited Press) 4w (By¥A. L. Bradford) Washington, Dec. 22—Amerizan aid in ' olving Eprope’s economic peril may be_more’ extensively, broad- casted than was first contemplated by President Harding and Secretary of State Hughes as the result of re- cent imporkant intergational develop- ments. . The entiye! situation looking toward Amgrican: economic interven- ‘tion was ‘3ajd today by high' officials to be-progressing favorable with the possibility- of a definite decision as to Jjust whay tne United States will do likely tovcome-in the new year. Senator- Borah’s ‘action in intro- ducing:an_amegidment to the Naval Approptiation ‘bill, asking the presi- dent to call ‘an ‘economic conference here, was taken ‘ag positive indication that many ‘of the “irreconcilables” in the genate who defeated the Ver- sailles treaty; now favor a return of America to Europe in order that bus- iness conditions there may be stab- ilized. ¥ At the same time, information here indicated that France was displaying more of a conciliatory attitude in the informal negotiations now pro- gressing tha~<%he gpeecheg of some of ~here statesmen would indicate; and the opinion was expressed ‘that she would’ not act:-as a stumbling block g avkiddl (BY Unitea Press) . «(By:Lawretice Martin) - Washington, Dee. 22—A world conference for ‘“‘economic disarma- ment which will write a new inter- national code” is the purpose behind /(Continued on page 3.) : TWO MEN ARRESTED FOR THEFT OF WRIST WATCH Two “men; ‘both ' foreigners,- who give their names as Harry Smith and Joe Thomas,, are in the city jajil to- day as the result of an alleged theft which occurred lagt evening, one of the men being charged with picking a wrist watch Trom a local young lady and attempting to sell it at one ‘of the jewelry storeg shortly after- wards. - One of the men was arrest- ed about-9 oclock last night and the other shortly- after, it being thought that they were operating as part- ners in the alleged theft game. It is'reported that one of the men accosted the young lady on the street ~t first shaking handg with her ‘as if he were a friend whom she had seen for some time and- then excus- ing himeslf for mistaking her for some one he had known. During the hand-shaking, ‘it is reported, he picked the wrist watch, the loss of which was later noticed by the young lady and reported to the po- Tice. The two men held in connection with the theft are to be heard some time today in municipal court, it is undergtood. ! BEMIDJI ELKS TO HAVE TREE FOR NEEDY KIDDIES The Bemidji Elks club decided tree in the Elks hall Mopday morn-. ing from 9 to . 10:30 after ‘which] the children, will be taken to the Elko where a spepial ghow will- be giverq for their benefit. , The Elks plan . on. distributing candy, nuts, and fruit to the poor Thursday. night to hold a Christmas‘l children. who..will: attend the " Christ- |! mas tree exercises. Rev. Wm. El- liott of the Episcopal church is chair- man . of the committee in charge. BASKETBALL BENEFIT DANCE ON TAP TONIGHT The Firemen are staging a basket- ball benefit dance at the new armory this evening. The opportunity pre- sented to secure exceptionally good music and a five piece orchestra will officiate, Dot Van, piano; Joe For- rester, violin; Johnny Lumberg, trombone; Walter Smith, cornet and banjo; and Percy Riggs, drumg and xylophone. Tt is expected that there will be Targe attendance. U.S.Aid In \ \ 10 AID NEEDY Ladies Are Asked to Tum in Jelly, Canned Fruit, Toys and Books Saturday Bemidji Kiwanians will care for ten needy families- for Chrigtmas Day, according to action taken at the noon-day meeting of the Bemidji club Thursday. The Kiwanis ladies are to have charge of the marketing and preparation - of the ~Christmas baskets: ‘Mrs. C. W. Vanderslius ‘has been named as chairman of the ladies’ committee to prepare the baskets, Ladies who have jelly, canned fruit, toys or books which they can spare at this time are urged to turn them in at the Elks club rooms Sat- urday before 2 p. m.. It is neces- sary that the ladies help as much as posible, states Mrs. Vandersluig and their assistance at this time will surely be-appreciated by the famil- lies to whom help is given. Judge ‘C. W. Stanton presided | over the’ meeting Thursday noon. T. B. Elton of Grand Forks, who was scheduled to be the principal gpeak- er, was unable to attend because of the death of his father. A message of condolence was sent him by .the Bemidji club, as well as a floral tri- bute. J. C. West, new president of the club, reported ‘for his committee re- garding the public playground pro- ject, further action to be taken ‘at the riext meejng of the club. A five- piece orchestra furnished excellent music-throughout the-meeting. John Claffy and T. J. Burke won the attendance prizes, two.” $5.00 bagkets to be deliveréd by them per- sonally to’ two meedy familigs. In case they are not delivered person- ally the winners o fthe baskets &re to pay for the bsakets. THIRTEEN FIREMEN HURT IN N. Y. APARTMENT FIRE ,New York, Dec. 22—Thirteen fire- men were injured in' a spectacular fire that drove scores of apartment house occupants to the &treet in night clothing in the Williamsburg section* of Brooklyn eatly . today. Some of the firemen were injured by a falling trolley wire which caus- ed explosions. JAPAN SEES DANGER IN FRENCH TREATY DELAY Jap Statesfnez; Are Worried Over France’s Delay in Adopting Navy Pacts By CLARENCE DUBOSE Tokyo, Dec. 22.~—Japanese ftates- men and officials are daily becoming more worried over France’s delay in ratifying the naval reduction pacts of the Washington Conference. Some say frankly that they were afraid the once seemingly great re- sults of the conference might become a mockery, and the race for naval strength commence all over again, because of the course France has pursued. Thirteen hulks of Japanese war- |- shipy dismantled partially and in some cases, completely, are anchor- ed in naval yards ready to be sunk or junked as-soon as the treaty is ratified. % Construction upon. four other great fighting ships .was suspefided by Japan months ago. L s .But the thirteen hulks could be remantled with gung-and ebrstruc- ‘tion could, bé resumed upen the four uncompletedsuper-dresdnaughts. It all depends upon. what France does about the naval treaty. - The United Press has been told b responsible officials here that Japan would’:be very sympathetic to. a pro- posal that America, Britain dand Ja- pan make a new agreement and car- ry out their original naval reduc- tion commitments, in ‘the event Frnce rejects the treaty. But thére ig considerable fear here that _if France rejects the treaty. But there eare to “carry on.” Meanwhile Japan is sitting tight, and wondering—and seeing that good care is taken of the thirteen dismantled and | hulks. 4 Ivin 'RecentDevelopm Y, «s Show America’s Plan ‘Progressing Rapidly KIWANIS CLUB semi-dismantled ‘Tokio™ dispatches announce the eppointment of Foreign Minister Hanihara (shown above) as Japas nese ambassador to this country. He will succeed Ambassador Shide, bara. PERSONAL TOUCH WITH - CONGRESS ESTABLISHED Harding Establishes Precedentv Appearing Personally to Deliver Messages By THOMAS L. STOKES (United Press Staff Correspondent) Washington,” Dec. 22 (United Press).—President Harding has the chief executive appearing per- sonally before Congress for the de- livery of messages outlining the plans and policies of the administra- tion. By constant adherence during his term to the custom revived by Pres- ident ‘Wilson, the president is now considered as- having permanentl: fixed: the face-to.face contact with Congress. “- - ""*'There was a fleeting outcry among the tradition-bound veterans of Con- gress: when President Wilson broke istration of the government. Howev, er, the opposition soon died away as firmly established the precedent of | ‘the precedent set in the first admin- | s European Situation BEHDTODAY INEDUCATION Schools Are: Falling ' Behind, | Says Educational ‘Head | of United States | LESS FOR EDUCATION AND MORE FOR' LUXURY' John J. Tigert Draws Striking Comparison With Amount | Spent fol‘_liuxuriu = i Washington, Dec. 22 '(United ‘Press).—Thig country is so: far be- hind in providing educational facil- ities for its children that, “it is let- ting the school that was good enough 'for our fathers suffice for the chil- dren of "today,” according to John J. Tigert, U. S. Commisioner of Edu- cation. ¥ “The present school building shortage ig¢ nothing short of a dis- grace to the nation,” Tigert said. Among the defects cited by the commissioner in an appeal for better -chool buildings are: Old, delapidated structures, half of them dating back more-than 25 years; serious conges- tion; lack of necessary adjuncts for a rounded education, such as gym- ' nasiums, shops; science and cooking rooms. “One school, building fpr every four now in use was built more than 84 years ago,” Tigert declared. “Hundreds of thousands of chil- dren are housed in portable, rented buildings, stores and lofts. Thous: and more are sitting four or five hourg a day in badly lighted, inade- quately ventilated basements, three feet or more below street level. “Only five per cent of all “the school buildings . s of fire-proof construction. Every week in the year 'a school building is burned or part- 1y destroyed. “Seventy-five per cent of the ci. ties in 1920 reported congestion. ‘Hundreds of thousands are on half- the country was seen to approve his action. (Continued on Page 8.) LITTLE FALLS NARROWLY ESCAPES SERIOUS FIRE Little Falls barely escaped a ser- ious conflagration 2 morning when fire, which was dis- covered at 1 a. m. in the basement ‘of the Commercial State Bank, was put under control by exceptional work on the part of the fire depart- ment before it had burned through the floor above and broken out into thé main part of the building. The block in which the bank is lo- cated is one of the central business blocks of the city and its destruction would have been a distinct loss. The building darhaged is the property of the Kiewel Realty company. i President Harding favored | early Thursday |’ time. “These are unpleasant facts. But they are facts that need to be stated because the crisis is serious.” Washington, Dec. 22 (Capital ' News - Sercive).—*Education is the (Conrtinued on Page 8.) MCINTOSH TEAM BEATS CROOKSTON LAST NIGHT According to a report reach. ing Bemidji today, the Mcin- tosh basketball team defeated ' Crookston Company M, at Mc- Mcintosh last night by a score of 14 to 12, Mcintogh gaining the deciding basket in the last few minutes; of play. Crookston‘s |G Mrs, Dora Margowsky of New. ERICE 3¢ May Be Extensive York City, who is 39 years old and| the mother of 16 children, was discharged when hailed into court afleged violation of the education law. The mother proved hor RBiey 80 rear and educate her family. . Here she is shown teaching her youngest| write, gRhild, Morrls, BURTON IS OPPOSED TO WAR DEBT CANCELATION Member of International Debt Funding Commission is Against Cancelation ‘Washington, Dec. 22—“The tax- payers of America and holders of government bondg as well, will feel reasgurance from the announcement of Congressman Burton, a member of ' the International Debt Funding Commission, that he is opposed td cancellation,” says the Republican Publicity = Association, through its president, Jonathan Bourne, Jr. “He is in accord with the spirit of the law enacted by Congress. “Within the unpleasant memory (Continued on Page 8.) BUTLER IS CONFIRMED AS ASSOCIATE JUSTICE 5 (By United Press) St. Paul, Dec. 22—Pierce Butler, confirmed as Asgociate Justice of the United States supreme court late yesterday by the senate, will go to| .| Washington immediately after the Christmas holidays. He wpll take office January 2nd. Pierce Butler, Jr., will assume his father’s position in the law firm here which his father has headed for many account of the game here Wed. nesday night has not yet been received in : Bemidji' for some reason or other, the Crookston paper not being received 'here today, years. Mrs. Butler and their daugh- tef, Margaret, will accompany Mr. Butler to Washington. They leave Décember 28th. Pierce Butler. wi)l be the youngest member of the Sup- | reme Court. | — } | e | | | | Yo | | —— FARMERS' CLUBS PLAN BIG MEET State Federation of Farmers’ Club Will Hold Annual Meeting at U. Farm The Minnesota Federation of Farmers’ clubs will hold its annual meeting at the University Farm on Friday afternoon, January 5, during Farmers’ and Homemakers’ Short Course week. Representatives of farm bureau units are invited by the call, just issued by R. E. Olmstead, farmers‘ club specialist, to take part in the proceedings. A. D. Wilson, member of the state board of regents and former direct- of of agriculutral extension in Minn- esota, is pregident of the clubp fed- eration and will make the opening address in answering the question: “What Of The Farmers’ Clubs?” F. W. Peck, present dircctor of ag- ricultural extengion, will respond to the question, “Is the Farmers' Club Idea Right?” Other speakers will be W. A. Pet- ‘ers, agricultural agent in Wadena county; Samuel Hammerbeck of Lit- tle Falls, former president of the federation; Paul Johnson, agricul- tural agent in Martin county; E. V. Ripley, leading farmer of Hubbard county; and R. E. Olmstead. The annual conference of cream- ery managers and operators will be (Continued on Page 8.) IRED PLOT IS SEEN IN EXPLOSIVE COAL STOCK Parisians Frequently of Late | Have Experience of “Coal” Blowing Up Stoves By JOHN O’BRIEN (I'nited Press Staff Correspondent) Paris, Dec. 22.—When a Parisian throws a shovelful of coal into his stove these winter evenings he does so in intrepidation. Is the coal go- ing to burn as nature intended, or is the, blamed thing sudenly going to explode, hurling pieces of the stove to the four corners of the room? The latter has happened forty or fifty 'times i the last few days in Paris, with similar infernal anthracite ac- tivity in many large cities of the provinces. The matter” has gone to such a point that 'a committee has been charged with the duty of conducting an investigation and ordering crim- J‘inal proceedings. Most of the ex- | plosiong have been caused by an ob- ! ject resembling a hand grenade and the object of the investigation is to disocver how the grenades came to be placed in coal stocks all over France. In one day there were eight explosions of coal in Paris, one at Rouen, two at Nantes. So far there is only one thing cer- tain. The deadly coal is Englizh, none of it has come from Germany or the French mines. Active sear. (Cununued on Page 8.) SPLITTING UP PROPERTY OF COUNTY A JoB:: Division of Property Between Beltrami and New County Requires Much Time FIGURES OF AUDITOR NEARLY COMPLETED Will Likely Take Long Time To Arrive at Right Sums Due Both Counties Division of county property. be- tween Beltramj. and the newly estab- lish Lake of the Woods ci/anty is a matter which is to require much of the time of the county boards of both counties during the next several months and it is quite probable that a complete division of the property will not be consummated before the early spring. The large amount of work to be done preliminary to the final settlement is causing thig sit- uation, it is understood, County Auditor A. D. Johnson is now completing a report which shows the ditference in the assets of Bel. trami county as the result of county division. This report also ghows the difference in the amount of taxes that will necessarily be levied for the diminished county. According to thig report, the coun- ty now has 1,227,238 acres of asses- sable land, as compared with 1,840,- 205 before the division. In addition there are many acres of land in Bel- trami county which are not agsess. able. The assegsed valuation of the county since being divided is $6,894, 050°as compared with 10,384,671 for last year, before the new county was formed. The report . also shows. that the total taxes levied for the diminished Beltrami county amount to $1,071,. 973.67 which include state, county, village, township, city and school district. Of this amount, $177,059. 46 is levied against ditch lands to pays taxes and interest on judicial ditch construction, The total amount of taxes levied last year for all pur- poges, including taxes against ditch (Continued on Page 8.) NEW ANGLE DEVELOPES ON MC CUTCHAN MURDER (By United Press) Dickinson, N. D., Dec. 22—Closing its third day, the McCutchan murder trial developed a new angle today when witnesseg told of a fierce bat- tle following the shooting of Walter Inman at Amidon between Inman and David McCutchan before the former sank to the ground exhausted from loss of blood. Three witnesses testifying for the state corroborated the testimony and told of the threats made by Me- Cutchan to “get” Inman and othérs who intervened in an effort to fake the gun away from hmm. McCutchan is charged with first degree murder in regard to the ghooting. F KITTLESON BOY DIES; HOLD FUNERAL SATURDAY Allen_ Kittleson, the one-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Helmer Kittle- son of Fifth ward, pagsed away on Thursday and will be laid to rest Saturday, the funeral arrangements being under the direction of H. N. McKee, funeral director. Funeral services will be ‘held at the John Kittleson home, 508 Fourth street, Saturday afterncon at 2 o'~ clock. Interment will be made in Greenwood cemetery. OLDEST QUEBEC CHURCH IS DESTROYED BY FIRE (By United Press) Quebee, Dec. 22—The church of Notre Dame De Lay Recouveranze, oldest in the city, and many art treasures were destroyed in a fire that left the cdifice a mass of ruins early today. For a time many well-konwn buildings were in danger. They in- cluded Chauteau Frontenac, the Can- adia Pacific Railroad Hotel and news,paper offices. The fire was be- lieved to have been incendiary. Province detectives received threatening letters several ‘days ago saying that the church, which was the most beautiful in all Canada, would be destroyed December 28th. The blaze wa: a climax of others in Canada recently which destroyed churches.