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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-15
FOREIGN EXCHANGE

New York, March l6.-The foreign
exchange market opened in the allied
exchanges with moderate irregular re-
coveries from the extreme declines sus-
tained late yesterday, Tho extreme low
hgures yesterday were made at the very
end OF business. 1t was reported that
francs had been quoted AZ low az $50
for cables The closing figure on the
same day a week ago was TIT.
Quotations were:
Demand sterling 389, cables 3.Ss% /;
franc cables 6.92h. checks s,9l " lire
cables 1854, checks S.6s Swiss cables
1900, checks 1897; guilder cables
s4.35, checks 3a.3o; pesetas cables lS 90,
checks 1890 Stockholm cables 2265,
checks 1850, Christiania cables 1915.
checks 1910; Copenhagen cables 7l5,
checks 1910: Belgian cables 726, checks
7.22 marks 1854.
YEsTERDAY's FINAL QUOTATIONS
Sterlins Francs Lire Guilders
Demand .... se9 TOO 865 $3.50
Gables 8e0h 7,02 $40 S4.40
TODAY's OPENING QUOTATIONS.
)emand . 3Se 6.9lh 3os s+.3o
'sbiss ..'... $500 8,82h a,8sh 81 eb
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-15
DIVIDENDS DECLARED

American Gas and Electric Co ouar,.t
of 2h per cent on common ana 4 Der csnI NJ
OF preferred, Common 10 payable April 10
Q 70 stock Of record April 10. May
Famous Pisyers-i.ashy, Corp, quarterly
Of ~ , on preferred, payable May TO stock
Loew,ss Thea:res CO, qua artery Of 2. per
psysbI" April to stock Of record Mnr,c,h ,hsth 3,
Prairie Pipe Line. quarterly OF 3 per cent
pa va BILE April 80 TO stock OF record March at
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-15
pBILADELPHIA- 6 per cent

time, per cent; commercial paper
three 10 six months, 8 per cent.
(Note-TheBe are merely nominal
quotations, the legal rate of interest In
the state OF Pennsylvania being hxed at
per cent Plus premium and commits
sion, time money for thirty to ninety
days is loaned at 3 to 8a per cent, while
commercial paper, from three 10 six
months II being offered at to 81 psr
cent
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-15
moNEY.LENplNG RATES

NEW YORK-Money on call. both
cla sses OF collateral, opened today at 7
p4r cent for lending and renewing
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-15
kE,srEnnAY,a FINAL QUOTATIONS
BANK ClEARINGS

Bank clesrlngs today. compared with oor-
re egponding day last two years:
1921 1890 1919
Phua sos. .85s. .ols slo5, ,as0,2s7 t79.d!s,oi4
n = TIL. .98l. 38l 1919, ,742. 1888 S72 2ll 900
Boston 50, ,O03, ,654 II 2,yO3,S2l 81 315.7l7
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-01-27
WOMEN BACK CANDIDATE
FOR PARK BOARD SEAT

The petition of Mrs. E. H. Smith
for the f1ve-year; term on the park
board is now being circulated. The
women Of Bemidji resiring repre-
sentatloni in the city government
have chosen Mrs. Smith as a desir-
able candidate for election to men,
bership on the park board. The wom-
en- voters state that there, never has
been a candidate elected to office
who has met WITH more unanimous
approval, They state that Mrs. Smith
is well equipped and fitted for work
on the park board through her wide
experience both in civic and COM
munity work. Her work on the IL
brary board, the associated charities
and Red Gross is pointed out as an
indication of her excellent executive
and business ability.
The women of Bemidji are show
ing deep interest in all civic and
community work and feel that
through Mrs. Smith they will be
able to have the best of work by the
park board! The women voters have
all organized and committees been
appointed in, every ward to have all
women become interested in the
coming election.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-01-27
SEED ASSOCIATION AIDS
REGISTRATION OF SEED
(By United PresS)

Fargo, Jan. 27.-Seed developed
yielded four bushels an acre more
than common seed in demonstrations
made on plots of the association, &C
cording to T. J. Harrison Of the ag-
ricultural college of Winnipeg who
explained the work of the Canadian
seed association to the grain grow
ers Of the Tri-State association re-
Gently.
The organization was formed in
1900 and was the outgrowth Of the
Mcdonald Seed competition which
was endow with $4,000 by McDon-
aid, the big Canadian tobacco king.
It's purpose is the development, pro-
pagation and distribution bf pure
seed and the STANDARDIZATION Of va
rieties. Each province Is organized
and elects delegates who choose the
dominion secretary, the only paid Of
ficer in the association. This organ
ization is the only one which had to
do with certiflcation and registration
of seed in the dominion and seed
companies will only handle seed Of
the association.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-01-27
AMERICAN FARM BUREAU
OPPOSES RAILROAD ACT
Federation Will Fight for
Reduction of Rates, Says
President Howard
(By United Press)


St. Paul, Jan. 27.---The American
Farm Bureau Federation is going to
the mat with the railroads and the
provisions of the Esch-Cummins rail-
road act in giving the lines a return
of one-half of one per cent for equip
ment according to communication
from ]. r. Howard of the national
farm body here today.
"Repeal of this provision in the
railroad act would cut approximately
ninety million dollars from the an
nual net return guaranteed the roads
and would still give net of 5h
per cent Of the valuation. This vast
saving would run the Farm Bureau
Federation for two hundred years.
said Howard.
He declared that the farmers of the
country have already demonstrated
their power in shaping national pol
icies. He said that they had succeed
ed before the Interstate Commerce
Commission in getting reduction Of
81, 100000 in the valuation set
by the railroad valuators.
The federation is going to fight for
a reduction of rates put into effect by
the railroads as result Of the deci-
sion of the Interstate Commerce Com
mission.
II have always commended that one
half Of one per cent allowance for
equipment is rank class legislation"
Howard" Howard said. 1T ought
not to have been, given them and
must be repealed.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-01-27
Becomes Question of Strategy
Between Democratic and
Republican Leaders
REPUBLICANS PLAN TO
HOLD FAST TO MEASURE
Senator Harrison Is Ready to
Continue Filibuster or
Quit as Desired
(By United preSS)

Washington, Jan. q. (By L. c.
Martin. 1.-The senate fight over the
emergency tariff bill was out in the
open today and had become a Ques-
ton of strategy with its democratic
opponents while Senator Penrose OF
Pennsylvania and other republican
leaders were pushing tor vote.
The democrats were considering two
courses, one to adopt Senator Har-
rison's filibuster now in It's eleventh
day as party move, the other to
aid the republicans in getting vote
and thus putting Oh them the re-
sponsibility for the results OF the
measure which its fria lbs and facs
agree will be to raise prices. The
draw back to the latte measure is
that soma democrats tavnr the mea.
sure.
The tariff bill was still before the
Senate when that body met today as
a result Of Senator Penrose's strategy
in forcing recess instead Of an adj
jOurnment yesterday.
The republicans planned to keep
the bill up as long as possible and
Harrison is ready to continue fill
clustering or quit, according to the
wishes Of the party leaders.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-01-27
ALLIESLIKELY
TO ASK CUT IN
CERMANF0RCES
Allied Supreme Council Today
Is Expected to Demand
Two-Thirds Cut
(By United Press)

Paris, Jan. 27.-As a result of to-
days session Of the Allied Supreme
Council, Germany is expected to be
ordered to disband two-thirds of her
armed forces within a month. Mar
shall Foch and General Wilson, with
other military advisers to the council,
were to report today their findings on
the German situation.
It was said Premiers Lloyd George
and BRAND had compromised their
views. German reparation was still
undecided today, France having de-
cided on total of two billion marks
to be paid over a thirty-year period.
The British view was that this would
so cripple German industry that it
would prevent her returning to a nor
NAL business condition.
The council decided to recognize
Latvia and Esthonia, former Russian
states as possessing sovereign powers.
Lloyd George caused the postpone
ment Of the morning session when he
announced that he could not attend.
It was believed that he was in session
with Sir Auckland Geddes, ambassador
to the United States, who returned
to Europe last week. Today's session
will begin at a p. m.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-01-27
Joint Meeting to Be Held By
Potato and Wool Growers
of February 1
PLAN FOR MARKETING
WOOL is CHIEF TOPIC
Opportunity Offered to Save
Day for Those Belonging :
to Both Ass'ns.

Inc Beltrami County Potato Crow
ers' association and the Beltrami
County Wool Growers will hold their
annual meetings on Tuesday, FebA
l, at the Civic and Commerce rooms.
City hall, Bemidji, beginning at 10
o'clock a. m. Both meetings are
scheduled for the same day and place,
as many farmers are members of both
organizations and will attend both
meetings, when they would perhaps
have attended neither if held on sep
arate days.
The wool growers will hold their
general session in the morning, it be-
ing believed that their business is of
such nature that it can be disposed
OF to as good advantage in a general
session as in committee meetings. If
the morning does not afford sufficient
time for the wool growers meeting,
portion of the afternoon may be
used. The final details of time will
be arranged on the day of the meet
ing, so that every farmer can attend
both meetings if he desires, and still
the efficiency of either meeting will
not be seriously hampered.
The question of more active and
efficient organization for the market
ing of wool will be the chief topic
of business besides the election of
officers for the year. A subject of
like Importance in improved methods
of marketing potatoes especially seed
stock will demand the attention of the
potato growers. The possibility Of
cooperating with the farm bureau in
employing potato specialist will also
be discussed. The potato growers will
also elect officers. The meeting of
beth organizations will he aided in no
small degree by the Recommendation
worked out by their representatives
and presented at the annual meeting
of the farm bureau in December,
which will be available for these
meetings.
The opportunity to save a day af-
forded by scheduling both of these
important meetings for the same day
is likely to appeal to all potato and
wool growers, and will undoubtedly
insure a large attendance. The
strength and value Of any organiza-
ton depends upon the activity and
interest of it's individual members. A
large attendance therefore will show
activity and interest and will promise
an active organization throughout
the year and not only at the annual
meeting. There is much to be accom-
plished in both lines. Get behind
your organizations, boost and attend
the meetings Tuesday, Feb. l." urges
County Agent DvoFacek.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-01-27
SOUTHERN HEADS WANT
BENEFITS: OF TARIFF
Tariff Schedule. Which Affect
Southern Industrie. Will
Be Under Discussion
(By United Press)

Atlanta, ,Ga.,; Jan. 27.-Southern
leaders-industrial, state and politi-
cal-gathered here today for the Sec
sond Southern tariff congress.
Tariff schedules as they affect
southern industry will be discussed,
and recommendations for changes
with a view of improving conditions
will be formulated.
Among those scheduled to partici-
pate in the convention are Vice Pres
ident-elect Calvin Coolidge and gov
errors from II southern states.
Coolidge was expected to address the
congress. -
"If we are going to have a tariff
I want some beneficial results to &C.
crue to our people of the SOUTH" said
former Governor Sidney J. Cats of
Florida. "Therefore, I am strongly
in favor of a tariff on southern prod
ucts and manufactured goods"
Governor Cooper of South Carolina
declared he was attending the con-
gress because he wanted to "hear the
leading minds Of both parties discuss
this -all-important subject"
81 feel that this meeting will be Of
great benefit to the productive indus
tries of our southland" said Cooper.
The conference will last three days.
An official report of the three sessions
will be prepared and submitted to the
tariff commissioners at Washington.
The Southern tariff congress was
formed in 1920 at a meeting held in
New Orleans. John H. Kirby of Fort
Worth, Texas, was named president,
with office at Forth Worth. An at
tempt to establish permanent head
quarters either at Atlanta or Wash
ington, D. c., is expected to be made.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-01-27
.BelRian Government Offering
Special Terms to Lease
Land for Farming
NO LEASED FARMS IN
BELGIUM BEFORE WAR
Practical Courses of Training
Are Subsidized to Aid
in Reclamation
BY R. H. Sheffield

\OuISSu i COD SOA1CSpOAuCuIJ
Brussels, Jan. 21.-Slowly, but
surely, the battle-worn farms of
Flanders are coming into their own
again. Government is Offering spe-
cial favorable terms for the leasing
OF land for agricultural purposes,
with a view to helping in this branch
of national reconstruction. Belgian
farmers are aH"littie'' men: there is
not a really big allotment in the
kingdom. While it is true that there
are spots, round about the User and
elsewhere, that will not be available
for cultivation for years, scattered
up and down Flanders, are numerous
farmlets which a couple of years ago,
were little else than shell-ploughed
wastes and eeries Of the carrion crow.
Quietly but effectively, the Belgian
sanallholder is coming back to his
farm; and the Department of Ag-
ricu1ture is affording as much help as
red tape and bureaucracy will admit.
There were no leased farms in Bel
GUM before the war. Every small
holder owned his land outright. I'm
der the revived system of leasehold
farms, the government has instituted
special facilities to enable ruined
farmers to rent land. These impover-
ished people could never after their
heavy war losses, hope to buy their
allotment.
These small agriculturists, who
have to work terribly hard to get a
living:'out of the ungrateful soil, usu-
ally. work few acres on their own
account, or maybe, they are assisted
by members of their family, and per-
haps, In the busy season, by one or
two, not more, hired hands.
With a determination to develop
agriculture, the authorities subsidize
a number of practical courses of
training in the various branches of
farm work. Local agricultural clubs
and farmers societies are chosen for
carrying out this task of technical
education. Certificated teachers are
paid for giving public lectures and
demonstrations in agri and horticul-
ture. The government colleges at
Gemb1oux and other places are excel
lently organized. Apart from this
college training, there are also pub
lie free lectures, to which even the
hunt lest have easy access, and which
are often held on Sunday or other
''off'' days.
II agriculture has revived with re-
marksble strides, considering the de-
vastation wrought by the war, it is
largely. due to the fact that govern
ment has recognized that farming is
one OF the national mainstays and, as
such, must he developed by all avail
able means. A second factor in the
revival is the perseverance of the
Flemish peasant. He is success as a
small holder, because he is tenacious
and is not easily disheartened by eli
mate and soil. 49,.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-01-27
SPECIAL MATlNEE FOR ..
NEAR EAST RELIEF FUND
Elko and Grand Theatres Give
Matinees Saturday Morning
/. to Aid Starving

On Saturday, January 20, nearly
every motion picture theatre in the
United States will give special
matinee for children and those adults
who are able to attend, the proceeds
of such matinees to be turned oyer to
the Near East Relief fund to aid the
three million five hundred thousand
children who are ST ,g just be-
You'd the Atlantic. .,
The management on Elko and
Grand theatres have al ced that
special matinees will zoe g It those
theatres Saturday forene st the
Grand at 1890 and the 1. It II
o'clock. All proceeds will ks1 med
over to the relief fund. A cl. of
ten cents admission will be ml 4,r
children, and adults will be pt
ted to pay any sum not less
twenty five cents. The managem Il
of the theatres are donating the use
Of their machines, their employees
time and the use Of the theatre in
this catise, and local organizations
are urged to assist in making the
proceeds from these matinees suffici-
emily large that Bemidji may make a
good showing in the drive.
Will Rogers in Almost a Hus-
band" Pathe review, and a selected
comedy will be the program for the
matinees. Parents are urged to aid
in making the project success from
a financial standpoint, since the the
aires are willing to do their share for
the cause.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-01-27
FORMER KANSAN
CLAIMSFARMER
HAS GRIEVANCE
Declares Middle West Farmer.
Will Bolt Into League If
Demands Are Not Met
(By United Press)

New York, Jan. ~. (By L. R..
Blanchard. )-"Middle-W7est farmers
will bolt into the Non-Partisan
League unless other political parties
meet their demands" William Allen
White, former Kansas editor, state
ed in an interview with a United
Press correspondent to- day.
"Kansas is the battle-ground be-
tween the immediate farmers Of the
league and the political organization
of old time parties most of whom are
striving to secure control of tho
Kansas" said White.
':sThe farmer has a genuine griev-
ance," White said, "in marketing,
which permits the prices to be low
for his products when prices for food
are high"
"In Kansas the members of the
league are making a determined e.
fort to round up the farmers but the
state legislature has chance to conf
bat it thru proposed laws legalizing
cooperative marketing and provid-
ing other relief"
.,"I do not believe in the methods Of
the Non-Partisan League. feel that
the organization is SO closely knit
and under such strong domination of
irresponsible leadership that it will
not get the best results in America. I
should say that, even though its lead
ership, may be composed of men Of
unquestionable capacity and charac,
ter, for the league as it is composed
leans to undemocratic control and it
so happens at the present the league
in the middle west is weakened by
this, whether it is true or not,
against the character and capacity of
its leadership
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-01-27
DR.. JENKINS 10 SPEAK AT
METHODIST CHURCH TONIGHT

An area conference for the Bemidji
district of the Methodist church was
held in the Methodist church this
afternoon. A number of pastors
from outside towns attended.
DR.. j. P. jenkins, of St. Paul, will
deliver an address to the conference,
and all others interested, at the Meth
odist church this evening at 8 o'clock
DR.. Jenkins has the reputation Of be-
ing,a forceful speaker and has a mes
sage which all interested in centenary
work Of the church will undoubtedly
enjoy.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-01-27
DELEGATION TO INSPECT
SCHOOLS ON IRON RANGE

Members of the school board to-
gether with Superintendent r. o.
Bagby and Principal ]. w. Smith will
leave Friday noon for cities on the
range and elsewhere in the state for
the purpose of inspecting school
buildings and construction work.
The board members who will 20
are Doctor J. r. Tuomy, Doctor e. H.
Smith and A. L. Molander. The COM
mittee expect to be gone about three
or four days.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-01-27
MEXICO OFFICIALS AWAIT
I REPORT ON EXPEDITION
(By United Press)

Mexico City, Jan. 27.-Mexican Of
ficials expected a report today from
the military expedition sent to sup
press the outbreak led by twelve
Arieta brothers in Durango.
The last report here said the Arie-
tas were leading an attack on min
ing camp at Tepehuanes where a
number OF Americans are located.
Additional troops are prepared to
follow, the first expedition if reports
are unfavorable.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-01-27
NORTHWEST REPRESENTED AT
U. S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
(By United PreSs)

Minneapolis, Jan. 27.-The north
VESTS lumber. mining and milling
industries are fully represented today
at the opening of the annual meeting
of the U. s. Chamber Of Commerce at
Washington.
Representatives of the northwest's
huge grain industries are particular
ly Interested in marketing and trans
portatiOn problems.
Housing conditions thruout the
universe will be of chief interest to
lumber men of the northwest during
the conference.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-01-27
SEVENTY FIVE CENT WHEAT
BETTER THAN PRESENT PRICE
(By United Press)

Fargo, Jan. 27.-The farmer got
no more for his wheat when he sold
at $2.25 a bushel than he did when
he got rs cents, according to ]. w.
Enright of the St. Paul Roller Mills.
"When you sold your wheat for
rs cents" he said, "you paid rs cents
for your overalls; when you sold it
for $500 you paid SO for your over
alls. Wheat is too low in proportion
to other commodities. You need a
united effort to educate the public to
the value OF whole wheat as food"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-01-27
(By United Press)

Paris, Jan. 27.-Settlemcnt Of the
German reparation narrowed down TO-
day to an argument between two
men, Premier Lloyd George of Great
Britain and BRAND of France.
The two held long conference in
Lloyd Georges hotel today. Later
they were Joined by the Italian min
lister. It was believed the two pre-
miers might reach an agreement to
be presented to the Allied Supreme
Council, in session today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-01-27
HORSE KICKS TURTLE
RIVER MAN IN FACE

AS Albert Steele of Turtle River
was hitching up a team to drive to
Bemidji Wednesday, one of the horses
became unmanageable and kicked Mr.
Steele in the face injuring him badly.
He was taken to the hospital where
he is being cared for, his jaw having
been broken.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-01-27
NEGRO. ALLEGED SLAYER. IS
BURNED AT STAKE BY MOB

Nodena, Ark, Jan. 27.-William
Lowrey, negro, alleged slayer of o. T.
Craig. a planter, and his daughter,
Mrs. G.. O. Williamson was burned at
the stake here yesterday by mob
which had travelled over one hun
dred miles to take the victim from
the sheriffs.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-01-27
RALPH Oracle POST TO
HOLD MEETING TONIGHT

All members Of the American Le-
gion and all who have been accepted
for membership are urged to be pre-
sent at the meeting Of the Ralph
Oracle post to be held this evening
at the rooms Of the Bemidji Civic
and Commerce association at the
City building. Several matters of
Importance including nomination Of
officers for the ensuing year are ex-
pected to be brought up at this time.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-01-27
DANCE SCHEDULED BY
WOMAN IS POSTPONED

The dance which was to have been
given this evening in the Odd Fell
lows hall by the Yeomen lodge has
been postponed, the committee in
charge announced late last evening.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-01-27
SERVICES AT BOOT LEG
LAKE TOMORROW NIGHT

Preaching services will be held at
the Boot Leg lake school house to-
morrow evening by Rev. William
Kamphenkel of St. Paul's Evangelical
church Of this city: All are invited
to attend.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-01-27
WAKEFIELD IS
CANDIDATE FOR BOARD

Charles Warfield is the candidate
for the one year term on the Park
board instead Of Andrew Warfield as
announced in a recent issue Of The
Pioneer. M. Warfield's petition is be-
ing circulated among his friends.