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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-22
Four ear Term Of the Former
Charter Commission Ended
I #n% ! 4 arr, FT G-sEE Y IA
Several Months Ago 7
TO BEGIN WORK SOON
AFTER FIRST OF YEAR
Indications Are Voters Will
Have Chance to Cast Aside
Old Document in 1922 i

Bemidji has new charter commits
sion. The members of this new COM
mission were appointed Tuesday of
this week by the judges of this judi
cial district, Judges c.. w. Stanton.
w. S. McClenahan and B., F. Wright.
The request for a new charter COM
mission was made to Judge C. w.
Stanton by ten qualified electors. The
four-year term of the present charter
commission expired several months
ago and the new members are ex-
pected to qualify at once.
The personnel of the new commits
sion is as follows: f. S. Arnold, H.
C. Baer, r.. G. Bailey, H. A. Bridge
man, c. L. listed, Edward Jackson, J.
P. Lair, r. S. Lycan, A. j. Naylor,
John w. Smith, Tom Smart, Annal-
laid Thompson, G. M. Torrance, Ma
bel Wager and c. w. Vandersluis.
The announcement Of these ap-
pointments was made public by Judge
Stanton this morning and the COM
mission will be urged to start active
work Of preparing charter for the
city of Bemidji shortly after the first
of the year.
The city has had several charter
commissions in the past, since the
present charter became effective, but
the passage or the adoption of new
charter, by the voters, has never been
successful. Indications are that 1922
will give the voters Of the city another
opportunity to cast aside the ancient
document under which the city is now
operating.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-22
BOX FACTORY SAW MILL
TO BE REBUILT. AT ONCE

Z. E. Kenfe1d, manager Of the
Kenfeld-Larnoreaux company, re-
turned from Chicago early in the
week, and upon his return, imnedi.
ateiy made arrangements for the re- re.
construction Of the sawmill part OF
the box factory which was burned
about month agol ,.a5
The new mill will be constructed
at once, in fact, construction has al
ready commenced, and it is expected
that it will be ready for operation
about the frst%of April. The new mil
will be a little larger than the one
burned
There is a sufficient supply of lunl-
Der now cut to permit the continuous
operation Of the box factory during
the winter and spring. The box bust
ness has geen good during the fall
and while, according to Mr.. Kenfeld,
there is a little lull just now, an in
crease in the demand is expected after
the first of the year.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-22
HEALTH CONDITIONS in
CITY REMARKABLY GOOD ]

Health conditions ins the Bemidji
public schools and in the city as g
whole are in a remarkably high state,
with no epidelnics in the city at the
present time, according to the report
Of Miss Lois E. Daily, public school
nurse, for the month of December.
Only Id children are now excluded
from school out of a, total of nearly
1000 This in itself points to a re-
markably fine health situation.
During the month, Miss Daily made
1856 physical examinations, 1876 in
spections, 16 home calls and 5 Of
flee calls, Treatments and dressings
applied number So. Seventeen room
inspection were made. A..
Communicable diseases during the
month are reported as follows:
scabies, 8; pediculosis, 8; chicken pox,
%; a total Of %. Ill.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-22
BEMIDN HIGH ALUMNI
TO FORM ASSO CATION ]!
AIumniisHig School Basket
Teams to Meet Monday;
Dance Will Follow

Boosters fora Bemidji high school
alumni association have decided 20
Hstart the ball rolling" and have
taken the Initiative to call a general
get-together meeting for graduates
and students Of the high school to
be held at the new armory MONDAY
morning, December 25.
A basketball game between the
high school and the alumni viii pc
the first number on the program. 10
this event the public is invited. Ad-
mission will be charged, however, to
cover the cost of the hall rent Tor
the evening. With a number OF the
recent gtluates home for the holi-
day seaA ct is expected that en- ough
material a be available for a
firss-classN asnis squad, one which
will make Ugh school qnint step,
Following sshasketball game, re
|freshments WIZ served and q gen
eral business 1pg for the pur-
pose of organiA Nan association
will be held. Inllh fely after this
meeting a dance Is Nbe given for
the alumni, the stud Sof the high
school and their escorts and lady
friends. \.
The social benefits Of an alumni
association have long been consid-
cred and indications are that such an
organization will be permanently
formed. Monday evening. All gradu-
ates and students of the high school
are urged to attend the entire pro-
gram and assist in forming an active
organization. Il \, B d
Self-appointed committees are al
ready at work preparing for very
enjoyable social time and all Others
are urged to lend: these committees
their hearty support. IS .1>. <
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-22
CROOKSTON CITY TEAM /.
CLEANS UP COMPANY K
Local Guardsmen Lose First
Game Against Veterans
i 81 MI, NJ. ~ @@ \
From Polk County

II In slow contest marred by ire.
ouent funbling and lack OF team
work on the part Of Bemidji's team,
The, Crookston city basketball team
defeated the Company K quint at the
new armory last evening by score
Of 25 to II. The visitors possess an
aggregation Of old-time players and
their previous experience lent much
toward their victory. Frequent spurts
Of speed by both sides and close play.
| ing at times kept up interest in the
fgalne, despite the fact that the con-
test would ordinarily be considered,
slow. It was good game of soccer,
according to the verdict of a number
Of the fans. .
Crookston started the scoring with
free throw, and soon followed that
point with two others on field bas-
ket by Weber. Bemidjr then scored a
| field basket and for a time the play
ing was fairly even. The Demidji boys
missed innumerable, chances at TIE
basket, where herutofo fore they have
I been able to score. With a favorable
break of luck they might have tied
1.-The Crookston score in the. first. half
but the period ended with Grookston
leading by a CONT 81 l 70 S.
Local fans expected to see COM
pany X come back m the last period
and overcome Croohston's lead. Both
teams got away to a poor. start, how,
ever, and for about II minutes Of:
that period the only scoring was. /.
free throw on either side Crcolsston
broke through and ran its score Up
to eight points for that period while
Benidji's total for the second half.
was three points.
Benidji scored on one out of four
free throws, while Crookston made.
good on five out of ten.
For Crookston, Haven led the
scoring with three field baskets and
four free throws. Weber came second
with four field baskets, and Samson
Continued on Page g.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-22
BRAND WANTS; ANOTHER -.
CONFERENCE WITH HARVEY
(By United Press)

London, Dec. 20, (By Lloyd Allen)
Premier BRAND today forwarded a
note to Ambassador Harvey asking
for another conference before BRAND
leaves for home, it was learned from
reliable sources today -, ~ l..
It is presumed the contents of the
document related to the French at
titude on submarines and Light naval
crafts. Information that the note was
sent was given out just before BRAND
met Lloyd. George for their third con-
ference on the reparations situation,
and it was considered likely that this
French attitude on the naval. reduc-
ton would also be discussed.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-22
HENRY WATTERSON DIES
.ssATJACKSONvlLLE HOTEL
Noted Editor Of Louisville Dies
Suddenly While at Florida
.''''''" Winter Resort
(By United press)

Jacksonville, Fla, Dec. 22.--Henry
Watterson, noted editor Of the Louis,
Vile Courer-J ournal, died in a hotel
here at $50 a. m. today.
Watterson came here to spend thc
winter, because Of failing health:
Bronchial trouble was the cause OF
Watterson's death. His wife, his son,
Henry Watterson, Jr., and his daugh'
ter, Mrs. William Miller, were at his
bedside when the end came.
Funeral arrangements have not yet
been completed. Henry Watterson
was the grand old man Of American
journalism" He would have been 81
years old next February 16. He was
a pioneer in newspaper fields in the
South and Middle West. For the past
two years he has taken no active
part in journalism. After he retired
from active editorial writing he COM
posed the memoirs of his life into
brilliant volumes called Looking
Backward" In this series he told the
entire story Of his life. lie was cx-
tremely proud Of the fact that he
was born in Washington. His father
was a congressman from Tennessee.
Mrs. Watterson, FRUSTRATED with
grief under the sudden death Of her
husband, said it would be impossible
for her to leave Florida this winter.
The body will be placed in a vault
here until next spring and then taken
to Louisville for burial. .a&r -, ..
John Quincy Adams used to walk
along the streets Of Washington with
his arm on Watterson's shoulder while
the boy read to him. He sat on the
knees Of Andrew jackson, was an
amateur page in congress, and was at
John Quincy Adams side when he
fell. g.. ..-s '.
At the time Of the Civil war the
fiery old warrior Of the pen, then a
youth in his teens, served as aide to
Generals Forrest and Polk. After the
war he began travelling newspaper.
..s Continued Oh page 81 y.s.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-22
LOCAL COLLEGE LOSES
TO WALKER HIGH TEAM
Bemidji Teachers Hampered by
Small Floor Take Short End
of az to ~ Score ~.

Walker high, schools basketball
squad defeated the Bemidji State
Teachers college quint at Walker
"Wednesday evening in the third game
in which the Bemidji school has ever
been represented in basketball. AL
though the score was tied Is to Is
for short time in the second half,
the Walker squad came out on the
long end of % to II score.
" Coach r. p. Wirth of the college
team has no apologies to offer, but
simply states that his boys are not
used to playing on such a small floor.
When the Walker team comes here
for a return game he expects his
quint to make up for Wednesday
nights defeat, although Walker is
confident that it can turn the trick
again. The score at the end Of the
first half was II, to 6 in favor Of
Walker. %
Simons and Horns led the scoring.
for the Benidji squad. Although
Horns, captain of the aggregation
was allowed to play only ten minutes
of each half, he. showed exceptional
ability and made heavy gains for his
side. -,
The game was started with Simons
at left forward, Romans, right for
ward, Horns, center, Berglund, right
guard. and Elliott, left guard. Green
field substituted for Horns and Paul
tor Berglund. Harvey Thielke of Axe
icy served as referee, and although
ne governed the game by rules in
vogue at the time he played basket
pan, Coach With reports that he
he served fairly to both teams.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-22
Similar School for Dairymen
Will Be Held at Solway #
Next Wednesday
EXTENSION SPECIALIST
IN CHARGE OF PROGRAM
All Persons Who Are Interested
in Dairying Will Benefit
Through Attending

The University Of Minnesota and
the farm bureau cooperating ars
offering two dairy schools to farmers
Of This county Prof. 1. v. wilson,
dairy extension specialist from tns
University Farm will have charge OF
the schools and will be accompanied
1 BY an assistants The first school VII
be held at Solway on Wednesday,
December %, at the new Odd FelieW "
hall, beginning at 10 o'clock sharp.
The school at Bemidji will held at
the Civic and Commerce aasso clatlo on
rooms, City Hall, THURSDAY, pecem-
Der 20. !, s-s5:,
These schools will open with alec-
ture on selection of foundation stock
nv. Prof. Wilson. This subject is Ct
snecial Importance at this time when
many farmers are seriously consld-
ering. definite livestock Improvement
and herd development. The founda-
!. tion animals secured determine large
ly3the quality Of the resulting herd.
A judging demonstration will fol-
j low, the purpose Of which Will pc
to point out the important points
to consider in selecting a COW Tor Tor
milk production, enabling every
5 farmer to select more judiciously and
profitably. Il !. T.. ". y
3 Feed IS quite as important as type
Of animal. Feed require Of dairy
cattle will be discussed to show what
feeds OF nutriment dairy cows de-
mand for economical production, and
III what quantities and proportions.
B C Computations of rations from feeds
grown on the farm with as little
purchased feed as possible to furnish
a practical, prof BILE ration will be
taken up, explained and discussed.
IN Care, management and shelter are
sin1po rtant requirements for con orl-
zeal and profitable production. These
I topics. will be discussed. 3 ol n.
Perhaps no question regarding cat.
tie is more widely discussed than
choice<of breed. 1t. is very Important.
and while personal preference is fire.
quently & the deciding factor the
adaptability Of a breed to certain
conditions is at least as important.
A lecture illustrated by slides OF mo-
< ton pictures will conclude the pro-
gram. The pictures will represent
4 leading individuals Of the various
breeds, while TIER history and devel-
opnlent in their native lands will
show the conditions for which each
breed is especially fitted.
:.# al This school should be of vital in
terest to every man who owns a COW,
especially at this time when produc-
ing cows are such valuable property
due to the fact that their product is
about the, only farm product to find
a ready market. Every farmer should
CONTINUED on Page 81 H;s
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-22
Bemidji Association Endorses
Change in Park Rapids
Bemidji Highway
WILL SHORTEN DISTANCE
BY ABOUT TWELVE MILES
Proposed Change Is Meeting
With General Approval of
Those Along New Road

At The noon luncheon of the Be-
midi. Civic and Commerce associa-
ton, County Auditor A. p. johnson
presented a resolution to the mem M
bers endorsing the new road from
Bemidji to Park Rapids as suggested
and laid out by the. state highway
board. The, resolution was moved for
it's adoption byS. D. Snyder and sec
onded by F. S..sLycan, and is as fol-
lows: \. .u% 81 56SS@.it.sss,t5 ,sg,.
+ "Whereas, Hubbard county has
asked for the support for the con- on.
struction Of a trunk highway running
north from Park Rapids to Benid1l
via Lake George, and T.,
Whereas, such road will be OF
great benefit to Park Rapids and
Benlidji from a commercial stand
point, and
."Whereas, this proposed route Will
shorten the distance between BemldJl
and Park Rapids, both county seats,
approximately II miles. The construc-
ton of this road will open up vast
acres of agricultural territory that
has remained undeveloped for want
Of proper roads to markets; ...
'.Be it resolved, by the association
that Bemidji endorses fully the pro
gram Of the Hubbard county officials
in trying to secure this much-needed
road" ~ = = - a
Before presenting the resolution,
Mr.. johnson outlined its course and
advised that mem from towns WHICH
would be affected BY it had been
consulted and fshats it met with
general approval 5afpng the route.
~ sAFresarted. on sstbe
essay contest which viii close Fri
day afternoon and state that nearly
1000 essays would be, turned in,
which would be used for advertising
propaganda in advancing the inter-
ests Of Bemidji. The subject of the
essay is: "What Makes Bemidji a
Good. City," 81 "a. ~
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-22
MAJORITY OF STORES ="
TO Be CLOSED MONDAY

The majority Of Bemidji's stores
and business places will be closed all
day Monday, December 26, since
Christmas day comes on Sunday this
year. The Merchants Trade Commit
tee of the Civic and Commerce asso-
citation has communicated with all
local stores and announces that it is
the intention Of all to remain closed
the entire day, since Monday is a legal
holiday. ......o .- g. ~, {
Christmas shopping has been fairly
heavy this year and to benefit the late
shoppers the stores are remaining:
open during the evening this week.
The majority plan to remain open
later than usual Christmas eve. =:
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-22
FRESHMEN AND SENIORS
,*,s,t ~ PLAY INTER,cLAss GAME

The Freshman and the Seniors of
the high school are playing the final
game Of the inter-class tournament
for the Baker trophy this afternoon
at 5 o'clock at the new armory. The
game was originally scheduled for
Yesterday afternoon, but the Seniors
were unable to be present at that
time and the game was postponed
until today. ..
The Freshies have the best chance
to win the tournament and the cup,
since that squad has not lost a game
so far If the lower classmen lose,
they will be tied with the Juniors for
honors, but il they win they will have
the series.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-22
DULUTH PASTOR is TO T..
SPEAK HERE JANUARY l6

Charles Nelson Pace, D. D., pastor
of the First Methodist church Of. Du-
,luth,, has been secured for an adj
dress in: the Methodist church in this
city Monday evening, January 16.
\ The lecture will be conducted un-
der the auspices of the local Epworth
League, to which an admission charge
will be made. a.
M Dr.. Pace is considered as one of
the best platform speakers in this
section Of the state and is well known
as. a writer of books in addition to his
ability as a speaker. The League is
enthused over. his coming and mem
bers declares that it will be rare
treat for citizens Of Bemidji. p
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-22
TOXIC PRESS URGES JAPAN
TO STAND FIRM ON DEMAND
(By United Press)

!, Toxic, Dec. a2.--The press to-day
urged that Japan fstai1d firm ~inS her
present attitude in the controversy
with China over settlement of the
issue. Officials appeared
hopeful Of settlement. Japan as a
whole seemed to place all the blame
for failure to reach settlement on
the position of China.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-22
BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL M
GIVES PROGRAM FRIDAY

5 The Baptist Sunday school will give
its annual Christmas program Friday
evening at 8 o'clock at the church.
There will be a song by the Primary
department and recitations, also an
thems by the choir and other music,
both vocal and instrumental, after
which a treat will be distributed from
the Christmas tree to the members Of
The Sunday school. ID
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-22
FOOD RIOTS BREAK OUT ~.
IN BELFAST EARLY TODAY

Belfast, Ireland, Dec. 22.-Food
riots broke out in Belfast early to-
day. Dozens Of shops WIRE entered.
The raiders attempted to set fire to
other places. &c.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-22
DAUGHERTY ORDERS PROBE
y OF PRICES ON FOOD STUFFS
(By United Press)

Washington, Dec. ga nation
wide investigation Of both wholesale
and retail prices Of food stuffs Of
all kinds was ordered today. by At
torney General Daugherty. Daugherty
stated this is beginning Of an effort
to bring prices down.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-22
rRoTsKY's FATHER is NOW
NOT SO PROUD OF HIS SON
(By United Press)

Moscow, Dec. 22.-"How proud
you must be Of your son." Isadore
Duncan remarked recently upon
meeting the aged father Of Leon
Trotslly, Bolshevik war minister.
y "Nee-iet" (n-n-no), Trotsky senior
answered, wagging his head. "Beforc
! had two fine factories that paid
well. Now we have Bolshevisn,, and /
have no factories"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-22
COMMERCE COMMISSION
APPROVES APPLICATIONS
/ (By United Press)

Washington, Dec. 22.-The inter-
state commerce commission today
acted favorably on the application OF
a number of executives and directors
Of north central and northwestern
railroads to be allowed to. hold their
possessions, on more than one rail
road. Among those who had their APP
plicatlons approved were Louis w.
Hill and E. c. Lindsey, high officials
of the Great Northern. !. .3.ss{ 81
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-22
GRAND FORKS MAY HAVE NEW
FACTORY TO USE POTATOES
tBy United Press)

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Dec. 22.-An
area embracing approximately TO-
900 acres in the Stony Mountain dis
trict has been leased for oil eXploita-
tions. Men behind the scenes report
possession of American capital and
a firm intention to sink three test
wells at an aggregate cost Of $50, 900
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-22
FARMER FALLS TO DEATH
IN GRANARY; BREAKS NECK
(By United Press)

Red Wing, Mimi, Dec. 22.--Erick
Hagman, 81, a farmer living near
White Rock, fell in his granary late
Wednesday and broke his neck. Hag-
man is survived by four sisters and
four. brothers.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-22
CASS COUNTY, DAKOTA, TRIES
TO SELL DRAINAGE BONDS
(By United Press)

Fargo, N. d., Dec. 22,-Efforts
will be made today to dispose Of
S611 900 worth Of Cass county drain
age bonds. Members Of the board
said Minneapolis conc ern wants the
bonds but their bid is above the 6
per cent rate set by the board. -.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-22
REPUBLICAN, SENATORS 5sz t.zz.,
/. s.5 5.s:t FORM EANTI-TREATY BLOC
(Bv tinted Press)

Washington, Dec. 22.An anti
treaty bloc was being formed today
among Republican senators.
At the same time kilograms by the
hundreds were. coming to senator's de-
nanding they oppose any pact that
calls for. American guarantees to
Japan for preservation Of territorial
integrity or anything else. : sz5
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-22
TIP-oFF RESULTS IN 81 -
DEATH OF TWO BANDITS
(By United Press)

Casper, Wyo., Dec. 22t-Two I'M
identified bandits were shot to death
here today when they attempted to
break into grocery store. Guards
were placed in the store following
tip that the store would be robbed.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-22
WOULD REVISE WAR RULES
w. ON USE OF SUBMARINES
(By United Press)

5 Washington, Dec. 22.-Revision Of
the international rules of warfare as
they apply to- the use Of submarines
was provided in a resolution approved
by the subcommittee of the arms
conference naval committee, it be.
came known today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-22
--LATEST CLUE TO LIE ROY )
TRUNK MURDER FAILS
(By United Press)j

Sheboygan, Mich, Dec. 22.-The
latest clue to the solution OF the he E
Roy trunk murder mysterio usly failed
today when it was proved that the
finger prints Of Eugene Leroy and
j. r. Wood held there are not SINH
lar SG3f 80 tT=' gIy. 50 r.. -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-22
ODD FELLOWS LODGE TO 1'1
MEET FRIDAY EVENING

; The regular business meeting Of
the |. o. O. F. will be held Friday eve
ming at 8 o'clock at the Odd Fellows
hall, and it is desired that all mem.
bcrs be present.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-22
PRESBYTERIAN S. S. GIVES 81
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM FRIDAY

The annual Christmas exercises of
the Presbyterian Sunday school will
be given at the church Friday evening
at 8 clock. ,s,s s, ~ ", = 81
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-22

The Pioneer is the only daily
within 100 miles Of Bemidji and
has the largest circulation in North
Sern Minnesota.