Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 28, 1922, Page 1

The Pioneer i» the A _within 100 miles of mmn u‘ nee the largest cirenlation -im Northern l:fl.pnelotu VOLUME XX. NO. 213 | B | ’ 7] innesota: Fair tonight and (pro ably Friday. Warmer. tonight al WEATHER , “and in extreme east Friday. BEMIDJI, MINN., THURSDAY EVENING: DEC. 28, 1922 Busy Se‘ssioh; ‘Wil A]‘)pqint 1923 Couitty Employees REDISTRICTING HEARING IS SET FOR JANUARY 5 . Next ‘Sevés oriths “Cohtain Plenty of Work: for ‘Board In Reorganizing County The Beltrami board of ‘¢ounty com- missioners faces a busy session when the annual meeting. convenes at the Bemidji court house next Tuesday, January 2. The opening session will see the election of a: chairman of the ‘board and - also a _vicé-chairman. and the selection of assessors for the unorganized territory. The appoint- ment of a county physician and sup- crintendent, for the county infirmary also a county engineer and ditch in- |’ spector will -come up ‘early in the coming session, it is expeeted. The vearly contract for county printing will ‘also be let at’this' session. . B. E. Tweetén of Solway, who was jrecently appointed - by. Governor Preus to serve as commissioner-at- large for' Beltrami county will begin' his new duties at this session. .Mr. Tweeten fills the vacancy’ caused when . Commiissioner. H. B. Imsdahl’s district became i part of the Lake of the Wpods county. "At the meeting next week, Miss/ Ethelyn Hall, who was elacted.-at.the -general election as county superintendent of schools and Julius R. Johnson, . ele¢ted as sheriff, will qualify and take office. On_January 5 at-10 ‘o‘clock the hearing?fm- the redistricting of_Bel- trami -cclanty ‘is to ‘take place. While this meeling has been,sep. for Jan- uary 5, it rec Tequired. that the’ county be redistricted until six ‘months before the next géneral elec- tion, at which:time every commis- "sioner’s office in the county is to be declared vacant because of the mak- ‘ing of new districts. The Beltrami board will be kept} busy during the néxt several months with the task of reorganizing the old- county and straightening up finahcidl affairs with the new Lake Woods county, a job which will doubtedly take several rionths complete. HAWLEY GIRL B ' WIFE OF BEN JOHNSON ghds In the presence of a and immediate relatives, ! éline Johnson of Hawley, Minn., came the bride of Bennett Li "John son of Bemidji at a .pretty- ehurch -wedding held at the Luthéran church of Hawley Wednesday everning at 6 o‘clock.” The bride is th of C. A. Johnson of Hawley, the groom is the cashier of the Farm. crs State Bank at Bemidji.” : The newly-weds will make - their home im Bemidji and will be at*Hbme |, to their many friends after. the first of February. Mr. Johnson has been associated with the Farmers State|. Bank since his return from:the: mili- tary service during.the: World' War and has made a host of friends. and acquaintances here; all of whom wish ?1]}1: and his bride ‘a happy wedded SELMER HOUSE ORGAN [ The Bemidji Boys band comes in for = another bit of good publicity through the house organ of the H. & A:_Selmer, Inc..New York. City. The musical bulletin contains .the following on the Bemidji band, in an article' tellingof the organization ‘of boys all ovei the courtrys::. “The Bemidji (Minn.) Boys’ Band | 75 strong, was organized by G. O. Riggs, whose motto has been “The best is none too good for the boys.” He therefore pointg with pride at his- solid battery of twelve Selmer saxa- phones and a large showing of Sel- mer clarinets. This band frecently played at the Minnesota State Fair and surprised its auditors by its pro- ficiency. One of Mr. Riggs’ secrets of success is in securing the co-oper- ation .of the parents in requiring the boys to practice 6he hour each day.” The bulletin also contains as a ‘headline feature of the'page a large picture of the Bemidji band, taken last spring. Adminis the. daughter | ile L] tra- [ H four. doininant. o, right Polncare characters of France; Bonay La 1 e T ol ? 5 ! Maussolint o ; er of Belgi picture was takeR’in the historic- conference room ‘at 10 Dawning Street,: London. o ¢ gt DAVISDEFENDS " FLLS SLAND Secret;ry ) of Labor Re_s_ents Unjust Criticism of U. S. Immigration' Service Washington, Dee. 28, (Capital News Service)—The recent protest of. the British Ambassador against Ellis Island methods was promply met by the:Secretary of Labor with an invitation to visit, with him, the ‘American gateway through which' im- migrants pass, and see for imself that the . twisted sentimentality of those who rush”into print with eriticisms of ‘the Immigration service is un- ‘warranted- I A very sever criticism was recent- 11y registered with the dgpartment re- garding the deportation of one mem- ber of an immigrant family and the retention of the rest of the family on these shores. Friends of the de- ported immigrant, a young woman, went.so far as to take here off her *|'ship Feturning her to her port of embarkation by means of: a- writ’of ‘habeas corpus. In a public letter, the deported alien was afflicted with a highly dangerous and: contagious disease,- and that the law specific- ally provideg that none such be ad- ‘mitted to American shores. Immigration service officials must necessarily harden'their: hearts, it is ited-out, against appeals made on the groundg of sentiment alone yhen they eriforce ‘the laws regarding the dmission - of, diseaset immigrants. 'Doubtless many hardships are’ wot] ed on families which' must separate)| at Ellis Island, but the fault.is.not with the service; which does but en- force the laws provided by Congress The proposal to more drastically ex- amine all immigrants at ports of em- | Barkation is: favored by immigration lofficials, who believe such a measure iould largely “ prevent hardship on #hose turned- back because unable to comply with ‘the -~ law, and'. would . [leave space open‘on both ships and:in the quota legal for the country of such immigrants, ‘for healthy immi- grants who could qualify. Employmnient Depatrtmient, ‘Waghington; Dec: “28 (Capital News Service).—The Director of the District of Columbia Public Employ- ment: Department:has published sta- tistics showitig. that comparatively few college men .who apply for- po- sitions are capable of earning-more | e FEATURES BOYS BAND 51 . “rgteger, ‘reter monsae: gree men for clerical work. “It is almost impossible to- place a college graduate in a position ow- ing ito the lack of qualifications needed in-the business and industtial iworld to-day,” said. the director. “These applicantg want executive po- sitions for which they. are not fitted and’ which are very few. “On the other hand, the employ- erg don’t want college - graduates. They state that employees of ‘this kind are unfitted for the work and are always expecting - increases, hich they are not deserving. They are ‘very unsatisfactory, and it is a time.” Recordg of a week show that more than 100 persons the department tvas unable to place had received de~ grees from some of the most promin- whom -the department accommodat- ed accepted positions of a elerical nature at salaries beginning at $5 (Continued on page 2) of Labor-Davisreveals: that rarity that they last any length of | ent colleges in the country. The few CRIME COMMISSION TO CONSIDER LEGISLATION St. Paul,: Dec.'28~~Members of the state crime commission met here to- day ‘tg decide on. recommendations to the governor and legislature. The commission first took up re- ports of the various sub-committees. A substitute for the state con- stabulary plan’ fostered. by Gov: J. A. 0. Preus for several years was to be discussed. - Changes in the parole system were -also-taken up. A de- mand will be made; it is understood, for public sessions of the parole board. "TWO MINNESOTANS ON NEW DAIRY COMMITTEE (Farm. Bureau News Service H..B. Nickersop of Elk River and W. F. Schilling of Northfield are two members of a new committee of nine that has ‘been’named to formulate plans for the establishment of a na- tional dairy sales agency. The new committee was organized at a meet- ing of the Farmers’ Dairy Marketing Committee of 11 held early in the month at Milwaukee. Both are promineytly ~'connected with the Twin CW Milk Producers’ associa- tion. TWO NEAR DEATH FROM . BOMB SENT THRU MALL Marshfield, Wis., Des. 28—Mrs. James A. Chapman of Cameron, near here is dying and her husband suffer- ing injuries which may prove fatal as the result of the explosion of a 'bomb _which they received through the mail late yesterday afternoon. . Police have started a thorough in- vestigation, according to Chief Griff- in,.and it is belived several clues have been unearthed which may aid in ‘1ogdting the perpetrators of the crinfe. -According to police and the néighbors,” Mr. and Mrs. Chapman, aged 63 and 60, respectively, have no, known eneniies, and no reason fvr the ‘sepidng of the infernal machine can bé given. K The-Shapman’s according to police have resided in Wood county, on theit farm near here for several years @nd- have always been the best of neighbors and have many friends throughout the country. < .f reau Federation is -a= Ito reduce the overhead of the nation- BUREAU FORMS 'MARKET B0DY American Federation' Plans to Prosecute Vigorous Sales Program for Farmers A Divisioy of Markets to prose- cute a vigorous cooperative market- in program has been authorized by the American Farm Burgau Federa- tion. This step was taken at the first mpeting of the new board follow- in the recent annual convention, which adopted a basic marketing pol- icy, which placed the farm bureau actively at head of the cooperative marketing movement in ‘this country. ! The new division will stimulate extension of farm-owned marketing agencies and will aim to bring about unity and co-operation of efforts. It will be in charge of a director, yet to be selected, who will be a man of national prominence with outstand- in qualifications. At the oranization meeting of the |l new board, of which J. F. Reed, the president of the Minne;c:ée Farm Bu- smber, stens al office were taken.. The office of treasurer, vacated by the resignation of Charles Gunnels was consolidated with that of secretary. J. W. Clov- erdale was re-elected secretary, as (Contirued on Page 2) ONE KILLED AND FIVE HURT IN FIRES TODAY (By United Prese) Minneapolis,- Dec. -:28—Two fires in the Twin Cities early today caus- ed. one death and injuries to five. Gust Peterson, fireman, was thrown from a truck, when it struck a small coupe en route to the blaze in Minn-] eapolis, and was instantly killed. Robert Olson and Arthur Carl fire men, were thrown to the pavement and suffered fractured skulls. Henry G. Hodapp, driver oféthe coupe was arrested. Two women were overcome with smoke when fire endangered the Yale Dry Cleaning Plant in St. Paul. (ONFESSES 70 KILLING WIFE, BURNING HOME ! Clarence Hunb,lin. of‘ Céylon Admits Poisoning Wife and Collecting Insurance ASKED FOR MEDICINE, GIVEN POISON POTION When Investigation-of Burning of Home Was Begun, He Fled to California Fairmont, Minn., Dec. 28—Clar- ence Hamblin hag signed a complete confession to the poisoning of his wife ang the burning of his home at Ceylon, Sheriff F. S. Carver an- nounced today. Sheriff Carver ar- rived from Stockton, California last night with Hamblin. The confession ———— Not In Favor of Having T HardingCallEconomic was signed in the jail at Austin last night. Hamblin will be arrainged on the arson charge late today and a special grand jury will be convened to hear the murder charges which will be presented as the result of the in- vestigation. No charge in connection with the death of his wife has been preferred as yet. The body of Hamblin’s wife was disinterred about 3 month ago when relatives became suspicious, follow- ing Hamblin’s disappearance. A chemist found evidence .of alkaloid poison in the stomach. Hamblin fled to California after he had collected $1,000 in insurance. Fire insurance companies refused to pay for the damage to Hamblin’s house follow- (Continued onspage 2) VICTIM OF ACCIDENT IS LAID TO REST HERE| Ole Borreson came to his death just west of Bemidji Sunday afternoon as the result of being struck by a train on the Great North- ern railway while laying on the tracks, according to’the verdict of the coroner’s jury which held an in- quest over the body yesterday. Mem- bers of the train crew were here to testify regarding the accident. Lars Lyslo of Crosby, a brother- in.law of the deceased man, who learned of the accident through news- paper accounts of it, came to Bemid- ji Wednesday morning and was pre. sent at the funeral services held on Wednesday afternoon from the Mec- Kee undertaking parlors. Rev. L. P. Wartord officiated at the services and interment was made in Green- wood cemetery. Mr. Lyslo, who is manager of a sash and door factory at Crosby, brought with himi a photograph of 'Borreson, taken at least ten years ago. Borreson at one time lived with the Lyslo family = . And Limitation Parley Milan Beauty Maria Masperi has been chosen by the leading artists and sculptors of Milan as the most beautitul gir' in northern Italy. INDEPENDENT CLAIM DAKOTA Boast Sufficient Majorities to Organize Both Houses of Dakota Legislature Fargo, Dec. 28th.—Independents claim sufficient majorities to organ- ize both the house and senate when the legislature conveneg next week. | It will be the first time the nonparti- suns have not controlled at least one housé, in six years. The speakership of the house is in doubt. L. T. Twitchell, of Fargo speaker of the last session, appears to be the favorite, according to some political observers. Others believe that Mr. Twitchell would be better placed as floor leader. He is con- cceded to be a most expert parlia- mentarian. Others often mentioned for the positions are: William Watt and Roy Johnson, both of Cass county, Starke of Dickinson, Carr of Jamestown and A. B. Jackson of Devils Lake. Among the nonpartisan leaguers, Walter J. Maddock is perhaps: the most prominent and influential and has a great deal of legislation experi- ence. Should he decline the honor of nomination by the leaguers for (Continued. on Page 2) | All Over—But the Shouting Me AT D0 You AN 2 5 1 ,# Fesgton-Bemidji n game’ and also between the halves. L“" y vacation OKLAHOMA MAY ACCEPT NEW BUNUS PROPOSAL Governor-Elect is in Favor of a Compensation Measure and Promises Passage Oklahoma City, Dec. 28 (United Press).—In spite of the fact that Oklahoma’s $50,000,000 state bonus | & Meadtire wag defeated at the recent general election, prospects kind of a state compe; ure are good, according advocates. Jack Walto, governor-elect, back- ed by farmer, labor and soldier or- ganizations, is in favor of a compen- sation measure and has promised passage 'of such during his term as governor, Walton leaders in the new legis ture which meets th in January, ar¢ worki to r on a new bonus measuré which will be sub-| "~ " mitted to the legislative body, it was announced. i 3 | Vote in the general election on | “ (Continued on Page 2) BEMIDJI BOYS BAND TO PLAY FOR GAME TONIGHT Bandmaster G. O. Riggs annou ces that the Bemidji Boys Band will meet tonight at the new Armor; 7:30 to play a concert befor Firemen basketball sceond week | President Declares Passage of Amendment is Undesirable At Present Time MIGHT NOT BE FAVORED BY EUROPEAN NATIONS Says Congress Should Modify Participation Laws If It Wants to Help Washington, Dec. {28—President Harding’s administration is opposed to the passage in the senate of the Borah resolution requesting the ex- ecutive to call an international eco- nomic and arms limitation confer- ence. The president declareq that the passage of the Borah resolution was undesirable because of the false im- pression which may be conveyed to Europe, and even more undesirable because of the wrong impression it conveys to all people. This position was explained in a letter to Senator Lodge, administration leader in the Senate; which Lodge read to the Senate when it met today. It will be futile to call such a con- ference as proposed by Senator Bor- ah until the executive has learned whether such a move would be wel- comed by the other nationp, Mr. Harding said. “If congress desires to be help- ful in the present situation,” he said “it should modify the laws which prevent America’s representation on the reparations commissions and pro- ‘hibition of the American debt com- mission from granting more liberal funding terms to America’s world .| war debtors. A settlement of the reparations question “must underlie any eco- nomic rehabilitation of Europe,” Mr. Harding said. e b FUNERAL SERVICES FOR CLYDE SHADIOW SATURDAY Clyde Shadow, ageq 20 years, 3 months and fifteen “days, passed away Tuesday at his home, 614, Fifth street. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Shadiow. i Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist church Saturday after- noon at 2:30 o‘clock. Interment will be made in Greenwood cemetery, under the direction of 0. M. Olson, funeral director for the Huffman & O‘Leary Co. PLAN HONEYMOON FLATS TO ENCOURAGE MARRIAGE Chicago, Dec. 28 (United Press). —An apartment dormitory, designed to encourage marriage among stu- dents, will be erected on the campus of Garrett Biblical institute here. { Proceeding on the theory that (married students do better work {than the unmarricd, and to accom- modate the many wedded couples already attending the school, officials de plans for immediate construe of the building. | “We have found that married stu- | dents Garrett seem to gain mu- |tual inspiration from each other, and to have an added incentive in their i\vurk," the Rev. Charles M. Stuart, president, declared. | Married couples will be provided | I |with aparimentg of two rooms, bath nd kit and will cor cnette, at a cost of between 50 a month. The building n a community club room, -’dininu kall and study, available to all lessees of apartment. The entire project will be financ- |cd by the school, and the building will be under the direct supervision and management of the institute, ALUMNI AND STUDENTS DANCE FRIDAY MIGHT Alumni and present students of the Bemidji high school and their friends *d to attend a dancing party d under the auspices of ociation at.the new evening, Goed as been arranged for and have been made for a large nce. It is urged that/all alumni and students plan to atténds The annual meeting of the Bemidji High School Alumni association will 1 at this timé and officers yoar will be elected. es been arranged spec- ime since a large num- are home for the holi- ol S | ——