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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-19
UNEMPLOYMENT CONFERENCE
TO BE HELD NEXT MONDAY

, Washington, Sept. 19.-President
Harding's conference on unemploy-
ment and open shop will be held here
next Monday, Sept. rs, Secretary
Hoover announced today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-19
LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
MEETS TUESDAY NIGHT

The Loyal Order of Moose will hold
it's regular meeting Tuesday evening
at 8 o'clock at Moose hall. 1t is de-
sired that all members be present.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-19

The Pioneer Is tho only daily
within 100 miles Of Bemidji and
has the largest circulation in
Northern Minnesota ~.
The New York herald., 1921-10-16

English common law and statutes which
restricted the liberty of the press had
not been inherited by this country.
This action" he said, "is not In har-
mony with the genius, spirit and objects
of our institutions"
The decision was of far reaching inn
portance TO newspapers. as the suit was
the first on record in which mum ipal-
ity sought to restrict the right 10 criti-
else its corporate acts.
1.-THE freedom of speech and OF the
press was, at the very inception of our
Government. regarded as indispensable
TO free state" said Judge Fisher.
"rhose who attempted to check the pas
sion for it were branded by history "a
barbarians and tyrants."
The court said that legitimate re-
strains had been narrowed down to -four
heads-blasphemy. immortality, seditior
and defamation. Dismissing the first two
as not involved Judge Fisher held tina,
IL the articles in which the Chicago
Tribune asserted the city was broke
We're neither seditious nor libelous. they
were unrestrained. He then pointed out
that the counsel for the city had adj
mitted that the publications were not
seditious.
The court held that libel was applica-
BILE only TO private persons or corpora
The New York herald., 1921-10-16

find some cne to take care OF me with
out having to depend upon my brothers
legacy She was persuaded. however
to limit her gift to $4,000.
Another sister. Mrs. Sabrina Aldrich.
also of Charlestown. N. H.. will prob
ably give a generous sum to the endow-
ment fund. All the heirs have not been
apprised Of Mr.. Holden's plan Tor the
home. and Roy w. Spencer, nephew
Of the paper manufacturer, who Is a
City Councilman OF Newburgh, said that
he felt sure they would all desire TO con-
tribute when they learned OF the plans
for the endowment.
When the plans for the home have
been completed the gift will represent
the largest ever made to the city OF
Newburgh. To the Holden endowment
win be added the proceeds or another
gift OF property valued at nearly $4,000
under the provisions OF a bequest.
Mrs. Holden, the widow. received a
reporter for THE NEW York HERALD yes
terday afternoon in her sun parlor,
which Is on the second floor of the Grand
street home and faces the frame house
that Is to be one OF the shelters for New
burgh's needy old ladies. Despite her
age and ner recent bereavement, Mrs.
Holden Is active. and she offers many
suggestions as to the plans for the en-
dowment. She had keen dark eyes and
hair waved softly over her forehead
Clasping her slender hands together In
The New York herald., 1921-10-16

could be maintained then public Off
cials would have in their power one OF
the most effective instruments with
which to intimidate the press and ST.
lence their enemies. II would be
weapon TO be used over the head OF
every one who dared print or speak un.
fayorably OF the men in power
Judge Fisher in an answer TO the
contention of the city that the same
restraints that prevent libel OF public
officials should operate to protect mu-
inequalities held that while a news
paper might not recklessly pry into the
personal affairs OF officials. no reason
exists for restraining publication
against a Government agency of such
facts as it is we'll for the public 20
know He added that prosecution al
public expense would enable dishonest
officials to hide their infirmities. by
labelling the action in the name of q
municipality"
The court has no more sympathy
with newspapers lndulging In scandal
and defamation than have the most
bitter assailants OF the press" said
Judge Fisher. but the remedy is not
to be found in new law, suppressng
publication.
This suit is not in harmony with
the genius. spirit and object Of our
The New York herald., 1921-10-16

her lap she talked simply about her gift
to her home city. Years ago, in fact
before she met Mr.. Holden. those slim
fingers flew in and out among ribbons
and flowers and wire frames and straw.
for Mrs Holden, ere she became bride,
presided over a millinery shop. After
she married she continued her business
for a while, but later gave 1t up when
Mr.. Holden grew more and more sue
cessfuI.
1T was always my husbands desire
to give this house as home" she said.
"and since he did not leave will
feel that j want to see his wishes carried
out in every respect. / sympathized
deeply with him in this plan. We often
talked 1t over together before the war.
After the war started we donated the
other house to the Red Cross for head
quarters. Now it Is occupied merely
because we do not want 1t to be vacant.
OF course do not expect to give UP my
own house while need 1t.
1T Is our purpose to organize So
ciety which will be Incorporated. Such
arrangements are already under way.
though II will take some time to carry
them out. We have decided upon the
persons who are to be invited 20 become
organizers and VIC expect soon to make
their names public. These plans are In
the hands of my husbands nephew, Mr..
Spencer. and Dewitt e. McKinstry. pres-
ident of the Highland National Bank"
The New York herald., 1921-10-16

tions, and he concluded that the city
might not sue for libel '.unless by some
legal fiction the plaintiff is TO be re-
-garded for the purpose of this suit as
a private person, in which event the
publications are defamatory and libel
would lie."
There Is nothing which in the re-
motest way suggests that under any cir
cumstances could the interest of the cit
izen in the condition and management
OF the municipality be lessened or his
right to speak freely of it abridged in
the slightest degree by reason of the
fact that the municipality has proprie-
tary interests" the opinion said.
Judge Fisher extolled the part which
newspapers play in modern industrial
and social development and In times of
national stress, but said that with in
creased power had come naturally in
creased abuses OF power.
1T cannot long indulge in falsehoods,
however. without losing that confidence
from which alone come it's power. its
prestige and its reward said Judge
| Fisher
ION the other hand the harm which
/ would certainly result to the commu-
nifty from an officialdom unrestrained
! by fear of publicity is incalculable.'
The court said that IL the present suit
The New York herald., 1921-10-16
HEIRS CIVE$22S,OOO |
TO END0W A HOME
Dream of Amos f. Holden to
Aid Newburgh's Aged Is
Made Possible.
HE DIED INTERSTATE
Widow and Sisters First to
Surrender Rights to ST.
100000 Estate.
HAD LONG BEEN PLANNED
Paper Manufacturer, Once
Penniless, Looked Forward
to an Endowment.
HAD LONG BEEN PLANNED

Special Despatch to THE New YORK HERALD.
NEwBuRoH, N. Y, Oct. 15.-The life
dream of Amos F. Holden, who
amassed more than $2,000,000 before
he died here last June without leaving
q will, is soon to be realized, it became
known yesterday. The paper manu-
facturer's vision, which he frequently
discussed with Mrs. Holden, who is
now so years old, was to see their
home, a stately red brick residence at
Grand and First streets, and which
they had occupied for many years to-
gether. and the house next door. also
owned by Mr.. Holden and which is
known as the Marquette property,
used for home for aged women.
For years Mr.. Holden. who started
life humbly. who became the owner of
shoe factory and then began acquir-
ing paper mills; who knew what it
meant to want for the necessaries of
life; who worked steadily through his
nearly fourscore years and who died
practically in harness and earned
every penny of the 100000 he left
to be divided among eighteen legal
heirs, had in mind the establishing of
shelter and refuge for Newburgh's
aged and destitute women.
No legal obligation to carry out the
wishes Of the late millionaire rests with
his heirs. yet some have offered to give
up their Inheritance to endow the home
he hoped to see maintained as q lasting
memorial TO his name. Mrs. Holden has
given 100000 Of her share in the estate,
which amounts to about $1.00O,0O0 and
the two houses. valued at $4,000 are also
her personal gift. sister of Mr.. Hol-
den, Miss Maria Holden. who lives at
Charlestown, N. H.. recently visited the
widow at her Grand street home. and
as soon as she learned Of her brothers
long cherished plan to establish the
home she Immediately offered her en-
tire inheritance amounting to STE, 900.
When friends demonstrated with Miss
Holden. who is 80 years old. for her
great generosity she replied. What
could do with so much money?
don't want 1t. don't need it, / can
The New York herald., 1921-10-16
LIBEL SUIT FIGHT
LOST BY CHICAGO
Judge Fisher Sustains Demur-
rer Of the Tribune i'm S1O,-
100000 Action.

CHICAGO, Oct. 15.--Judge Harry
Fisher to-day sustained the demurrer of
the Chicago Tribune to the SO. 900. 900
libel suit brought by the city of Chicago.
He declared the city had no cause for
action and denied 1t the right to amend
its petition.
The city brought Identical suits
against the Trtbun and the Daily Neps
saying the newspapers had printed false
statements regarding Chicagos financial
credit.
Judge Fisher declared the portions OF
The New York herald., 1921-10-16

institutions. II fits rather with the
genius Of rulers who conceived law
not in the purity Of love for Justice but
in the lust-ul passion for undisturbed
power"
While holding that nothing could bs
gained by amending the declaration.
Judge Fisher entertained a motion by
the City Counsel for right to file such
a document.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-28
STOCK EXCHANGE BUSINESS WAS DULL
 AND PERF FUNCTORY
Money Market Followed Ex- actly the Same Course as Previous Day, Call Loans
 Holding at 7 Per Cent
By Associated Press

New York. May 27-Business on the stock exchange today was dull and perfunctory, heavy undertone pre- dominating. Professional operators avaiIed themselves of the slim attend ance, due to approaching holidays to effect additional depression of prices.
 Their manoeuvers were accelerated by other developments of an adverse nature. These included sharp unsettle- ment in foreign exchange, continued firmness of money rates and the cau- ton of qualified views of leaders of industry.
 The one negatively favorable feature of the session was the declaration Of the regular dividend of Baldwin Loco motive. This was without visible ef- feet upon other equipment of kindred issues.
 Declines of to points were regis. tered by majority of the seasoned as we'll as volatile issues. and rails of all classes were under intermittent pressure, not excepting the high priced coalers.
 The break in foreign remittance ex- tended to Sc in sterling bills, and from 10 to 60 points in continental rails, es- pecially Dutch, French, Belgian, Ital- Ian, SWISS, spanish ana scandinavian.
 For want of more plausible ex- paEsion, dealers here ascribed the re- action in British bills to heavy selling by German commercial interests in London, from which centered large transactions in dollar or American ex- change were reported. It was not un- likely that speculative operations en- tered largely into the situation.
 The money market followed exactly it's course of the previous day. call loans holding at per cent until the final hour, when belated inquiry forced the rate to 71s per cent. Changes in the irregular market, including Lib- critics and most other domestic issues were unimportant Foreign issues were inclined to ease. although sub scriptions to the new French loan were estimated at 90 per cent of the whole
 Total sales, par value, S11,175 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-28
BRADSTREET'S REVIEW
By Associated Press

New York, May 37.-Bradstreets to- morrow will say: Wholesale and job Ting trade and industry are rather ouieter in some lines and this dullness in instances has already taken on the appearance of midsummer inactivity. Retail trade is variously affected by weather conditions, but as whole is no smaller. Conservatism and imme- diate needs are reported as governing buying the country over, but at the same time there are many instances of increased activity Each line, in many cases branches of each trade are ap- parantly operating independently to satisfy various needs
 On balance it may be said that trade Is about fair 40 to 60 per cent of modern after-war capacity, and col lections drag as much, if not more than they have for three months past Mail order trade Is fair. It should not te forgotten that current comparisons with a year ago in trade, are with a steadily quieting down period, and this years reports will not tend to suffer in this comparison.
 Weekly bank clearings $5,ss4.225. o00.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-28
BULL|SH REPORTS ON COTTON CROP
 CAUSE ADVANCE
General Cotton List Closed Steady at a Net Advance of Five to Ten Points on
 the Day
By Associated Press

New York, May 2f.--Ihere was con- tinued buying on bullish crop reports in the cotton market here today and further advance in prices. October contracts sold up to 13.95c compared with 1S0sc, the low price of last Mon day and 1S9oc. the high point touched during the middle of the month. There was a good deal of realizing as it ap- preached the 14-cent level, however and reactions occurred in the later trading, with October closing at 13.70c- The general list closed steady at a net advance of to 10 points.
 The market opened firm at an ad4 vance of 13 to Is points on a renewal of yesterdays buying movement, which was encouraged by relatively firm Liverpool cables and reiterated reports of prospects for a settlement of labor troubles. Active months sold A to 30 points net higher during the early trading, with July touching 131Sc and December 14.30c. on the over night re- port of a prominent Southern authori- ty, making the condition of the crop
 
 cent and the indicated yield only r. 040, 900 bales The south was a con- siderable seller on this advance, while there was also a good deal of scat tered realizing, which eased prices off during the later trading and just be- fore the close there was active selling here, believed to be. for Texas account. This carried July off to 12.92c and De- cember to 14.0Sc, or back to within few points of last nights close. Busi- ness was very active at the start. and there was another furry of activity on the late decline, but the market was comparatively quiet during the middle of the day, and fresh ventures were restricted by the approach of the holi- days All three exchanges will be closed tomorrow and the American ex- changes will both be closed on Mon day. Two other private reports were
 issued, one ma king the condition 68.4 and the acreage decrease 26 to 30 per cent, while the other made the condi- ton 66 and the reduction in acreage 29 per cent, with both reports indicat- ing a reduction in the use of fertilizer, the figures ranging from 47 to 49 per cent. The weather map was considered favorable and 1t was reported that the crop was improving. The decline in sterling was attributed partly to in creased offerings of cotton bills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-28
WEEKLY COTTON REVIEW
By Associated Pres

New York. May 27.-Declines at the opening of the week were followed by sbarp advances on bullish crop re- norts aand increasing optimism over trade prospects. improving weather conditions in the south. combined with the continuance of the British coal strike, and near month liquidation, seemed chiefly responsible for the de- cline to about the Recent level for october contracts on Monday.
 Southern offerings, which had in- creased on advances during the previ- ous week, became much smaller on the decline. however. and the market turned firmer on the publication of private acreage and condition figures. October sold up to 1895 cents during today's trading, making a recovery of approximately 90 points from Mon days low and to within four points of the high price touched on the ad- vance of May II. The south was credited with selling more freely as the price approached the 14-cent level, but there appeared to be some broad ening of trade demand and active buy ing for western, Wall street and To- cal account.
 ports so far published has been their
 
 make Its appearance indicated a reduc- ton of 30.5 per cent in the area planted while another made 1t 3I per cent, a third 2y per cent and a fourth from 26 to 30 per cent. These reports were very closely in line with those issued toward the end of April. and evidently strengthened confidence in a reduced crop next season.
 The condition figures were also low as compared with the 10-year average. ranging from 63 to 6s.4. but the crop is now believed to be improving and last year a very low initial condition was brought up to about a 10-year average by a favorable growing sea- son. No basis for a settlement of the British coal strike had been reported up to the close of business tonight, but recent advices from both London and Liverpool have been more hopeful in that respect, and Manchester has reiterated reports of a large business pending. If anything reports from the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-28
1 WHEAT PRICES FINALLY
 TOOK DOWNWARD TURN IN CHICAGO GRAIN PIT
By Assncinted Press

Chicago, May 27.-Notwithstanding that the wheat market show consider able strength at times today, prices finally turned downward, influenced by violent breaks in foreign exchange. The close was nervous, at the same as yesterdays finish to 1 Ac lower Corn finished % e 7sc to 2hc up. and oats varying from ssc decline to sc ad- vance. In provisions, the outcome ranged from 15c setback to 12kc gain.
 According to current estimates, the fal: in the European exchange rates was equivalent to knocking as much as Sc bushel from the export value of wheat. It was also said the depres- | sion of exchange would tend decidedly to check export demand for all grain. Such assertions proved more than an offset for news that France had au- thorized unrestricted importation of wheat, and that President Harding was expected to sign the emergency tariff bill by tomorrow night Earlier in the day, despite temporary bearish effects of general rains, the whea, market had risen well above yester- 1 days finish. with aggressive buying on the part of houses with eastern connections. Bulls contended that the rains were insufficient, and that the crop outlook was still far from ideal, much damage being irreparable.
 | Decreased offerings from the coun- ! try had bullish influence on the corn market. and so too did belief that the rains would delay arrivals. Oats aver- aged higher with corn
 | Weakness in the value of hogs put more or less pressure on provisions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-28
LOCAL MARKETS

Red snapper arrived in generous kets yesterday and were welcomed as a break in the fish scarcity that has been on for several days. Dealers now lave enough to supply the trade. Produce of every variety arrived. Dealers say that the present ship received so far this season Buying was brisk all day. No change in prices were recorded.
 (Bell Rodgers Produce Co.)
 Poultry Eggs-Fresh candied. 22o. Friers--50 c soc.
 Butter-20c
 cantaloupes-ss per crate. Iso. isS. s4,25: 25s; lsa. ,sl 2 box; l76. i8s. ss box RHsset; sGns A Grade sS barrel fancy Bananas-Eisht- hand punches. 50 to 50 ''e; Grapefrnit-4s, i4s 54. e4, 80. ss box. Lemons-CaIifornia Terrier brand. fine stock. soe's, S4.6o box; 36o's. s5.5o box. oranges-calitornia Val. Terrier brand fine stock. 17S. 200, 216. $55o box: 150. 25o. 2ss. s5.6o box; 12e's. s4.6o box; s6's. s450 Pineapples-ao's. ss's. s5 crate: 42's. SAYS crate.
 Georgia PeachesMs2.5SS9s.So 50. 'A''' Watermelons-$50@7 per 100.
 Vegetables Sweet Corn---$4 per crate. Beans-Fresh green. $3 a hamper. yellow. small crate. ss crate; white. si.Sd Cabbage-Mobie. green stock. s2.bo. Tomatoes-Fancy Florida, 12o's. s4.5C Potatoes-sweets. Porto Rico. kiln dried. 4c lb.; No. stock, s3.5o; No. stock, $2.75. onions-Texas yellow, 6o.lb. crates. s2,2t okra-florda. s7 a crate. :, Beans.Michigan navy. loo.,b. pack. Sc fcrnia lima baby. Sc b.; Colorado pinto. 1c ib.
 Peas-Blackeye. ss.oo. No. l Virginia stock. roasted. sack lots. ioc ib.; Ne l Virginia stock. rosated. 6o-ib. ' chssssnFuIl cream Daisies zoe lb. psos.reiGo ,ns.o sSun ,so 'nSo asg so to sS lls ls.; Ss.S 90 {0 ia loCi So iS. 1sc lb.; Standard. 5o-lb. boxes. lie ID. s5o lb.; choice 25.IS. boxes. Zoe lb. Dixie Cskes-6-lb. 2sc lb. Angelus Marshmellows-50 15c packages 10 case, S526 case.
 Market Baskets-Dozen. 75c.
 Fish
 Standard Fish Col Gray Snapper-12hc. Red Snapper-19c
 Spanish Mackerel-22c. Salt Water Trout-2o Q 22c. Mixed Fish-12c.
 Mullet--l0c. Carp-19c. Swift & Co.,, Fackers) D. s. Clear Bellies-11014hc Pure Lard-Civerleaf, l2Mc. Compound Lard--10c. Hams-Regular. 2S O. 33c. Pork Loins--22&26c. Bacon--2s Q 60c.
 Butter-34c.
 Eggs-26c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-28
NEW ORLEANS COTTON

By Associated Press
 New Orleans, May 27.--After period of strength in the early trading today, the cotton market commenced to Sag under selling out by traders on the long line who were seeking to even up their commitments over the triple holidays to follow the close. The mar ket made little show of buying power after the early demand was satisfied, although there were several small up. turns. Closing prices were the lowest of the session, showing net gains of to II points, with July at 12.50c. At the highest, the most active months were 28 to 29 points up, with July at 12.70c.
 The initial buying movement ap- peared to be mainly the result of the very bullish private bureau crop re- ports which appeared in the late trad ing of yesterday. Liverpool stood bet ter than due and cabled over that 1t had been affected favorably by them Another private bureau condition re- port of 68.4 per cent of normal, togeth - CT with figures on acreage showing a decrease of of 2s to 30 per cent, helped to steady the market, but toward mid session report by local house of SO per cent for condition and 29 per cent as the reduction in acreage, caused bu, littlo buying, indicating that bullish opinion regarding the crop was be- coming discounted.
 Weakness of foreign exchange was against the market to some extent prev enting anything like wide recov- cries after the reactions set in, as were also sales In the Fall River market of S0.000 pieces of print cloths against 1so,00o last week, but larger mill talk ings than expected for the week caused temporary upturns of about 1o points. Hester placed takings of American cotton by the mills of the world at 199000 bales against 213,o0o this week last year and s5,ooo this week two years ago. On the close further liquidation by longs was felt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-28
HUBBARD's COTTON LETTER.

New York, May 27.-(Special)- )-Fur- ther short covering before the holiday brought an advance in the market this morning, which was stopped by the publication of the Commercial Appeal condition. s3.4. This lead many to be- lieve that the government would not be as low as the other private reports so far indicated and consequently re- cent buyers sold out some of the cot ton they had bought. Whether condi- tions over the holidays will be an i'm portant factor in determining the prices next week.-Hubbard Bros. & Co.