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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-21
TELEPHONE COMPANY NOW
TAKES CASE TO COURTS,

"In an order dated February 9.
1921, the Minnesota Railroad and
Warehouse commission denied our
application for Increased rates." says
W. B. T. Belt, president of the North
western Bell company, in state
ment issued today.
I'VE regret very much that an
appeal to the court is necessary in
order to protect the interests of the
telephone users, the telephone en-
ployees, and the telephone investors.
However, it is essential that we must
have additional revenue if we are to
meet the requirements of the public
for service, and court action is the
only channel now open to u.s.
I'm denying an increase in rates,
the commission made no finding as to
whether or not this company is re-
ceiving sufficient revenue to meet
the requirements of the public for
service and provide a fair return to
investors in the business. The COM
missions action was taken in spite of
the fact that it had information, veri-
fled by its own experts, which show
ed conclusively that this company's
revenues fall far short of it's needs.
During the year 1920 the ex-
penses of this company in Minnesota
exceeded its revenues by more than
100000. The stockholders were
compelled to stand this loss in addi-
ton to the fact that nothing was
earned to pay them a return on their
investment. Furthermore, operating
expenses now are higher than a year
ago and will result in a much greater
loss in 1921 if present rates are con-
tinued.
Pursuant to the order of the COM
mission on it's own motion to investi-
gate our telephone rates, charges and
PRACTICES" says President Belt, "the
Northwestern company has spent
during the last three years approxi-
mately 100000 in taking inventory
and appraisal Of its property in Min
nesuta and in submitting complete
returns Of all operations, earnings
and expenses and justification of its
various rules and regulations now in
effect"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-21
SENATOR WELTY SCORES
APPOINTMENT OF Lands
Charges that Baseball Mag.
mates Appointed Him
to Stop their Suits
(Bv United Press

Washington, Feb. II. (By Herbert
Walker. )-Direct charges that the
baseball magnates appointed Judge
Lands of Chicago as arbrlter of the
organization to defeat suits against
them, were made by Senator Welty
of Ohio today.
Welty was before the house judi
ciary committee which is hearing the
impeachment charges made against
Lands by the congressman. "His ap-
pointment was a plain attempt to
block Justice" Welty charged.
"Organizers of baseball named
him him in hopes this action would
stop the, prosecution of the White
Sox players indicted for throwing the
1919 series at Cleveland for $24O,-
900.
Several members of the commit
tee indicated that they have found no
grounds for Welty's charges. Chair
man Voistead and Welty clashed sew
eral times, each claiming they were
being insulted by the other Vol
stead told Welty to stop making a
speech and give them chance.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-21
Oracle LEGION
MEETS THURSDAY NIGHT

Ralph Oracle post Of the American
Legion meets Thursday night at the
rooms of the Bemidji Civic and Com
merce association beginning at 8
o'clock and several matters nf i'm
portanc are to be taken up. Conse-
quentiy a large attendance is Gspe-
cially urged. Newly-elected Com
mander John NJ. Culver will preside.
Among the matters to be disposed
of is the election of an adjutant to
take the place Of Thayer Bailey, who
has declined the office. An inaug-
ural address will be delivered by Mr.
Culver and this part of the program
promises to be very interesting. He
will map out his plans for the post
during the ensuing year.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-21
BUSINESS MEN
URGED TO COMPLETE FUND

A Southern Beltrami County
Land Clearing association was or
ganized last Saturday afternoon.
It will go through if those who
have not yet contributed will do
their part and help put over the
financial part of the program.
If it is not completed the cam
paign will go to St. Louis county,
where the money is now rendered
and those interested are anxious
to, double the apount Of money
There are a number of large
business interests in Bemidji in
every line that have not contrib
uted. Some of these lines of busi-
ness will reap the largest benefits,
provided they have the banner.
The banner will tell the farm
ers who their real friends are in
Bemidji. If you have a banner
floating in your place of business
it will not take long for your
farmer friends to know about it.
If it is not there they will learn
of it's absence as quickly. They
are taking a real interest in the
job and are going to do their part
in the land clearing.
This is the last call to be made
through the papers. We have
several subscriptions not yet re-
ported. Add yours to the list so
we can finish tomorrow.
Yours for cover the top"
F. r. DUXBURY
Chairman, Finance Committee
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-21
BANK OF NORTH DAKOTA
ACCEPTS PRIVATE FUNDS
Branch Banks Will Be Opened
in Fifty-three Counties
for Private Funds
(By United Press)

Bismarck, N. D., Feb. 21.-As a
measure Of retaliation, the state own
ed bank of North Dakota today be-
gan accepting private accounts in
competition with all. privately own
ed banking institutions Of the state.
The move was threatened at the last
election.
At the same time it was announced
that branch banks will be- opened in
fifty-three counties of the state. In
terest rates to be paid or deposits
will compare favorably with the most
liberal, it is announced. Heretofore,
the state owned bank accepted only
public funds.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-21
COUNTY CORONER WILL HOLD
-, INQUEST ON BABY FOUND DEAD

I. A newly-born baby was found in
a room in the old Kaplan building
Saturday afternoon, the mother Of
which is now in St. Anthony's hos
pital, having been taken there Satur-
day night. The babe was dead when
found, no medical attendance hav-
ing 7been present, according to re-
ports, when the baby was born.
The mother of the baby, Josephine
Jordan, had come from Minneapolis
and had taken the room for the day.
1t is understood her home is in Red
Lake. On account of the circum-
stances surrounding the case an in
quest will be held by Coroner Mckee.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-21
RED WING MAN HELD on
BANK ROBBERY CHARGES
Confesses to Robbery Of Bank
at Stockholm and Is Held
for Austin Theft
(By United Press)

St. Paul, Feb. PIT. j. Beltz Of
Red Wing may have been responsible
for several lone-bandit escapades in
this section during the past few
months. Beltz, who was arrested at
Red Wing Saturday and confessed
he had robbed the state bank at
Stockholm, Wis, is in the Washing
ton county jail today on a charge Of
robbing the state bank at Austin,
Mimi, on January "a. ~.
Cashier Harry A. Swanson partial
ly identified Beltz as the man who
locked him and a stenographer in the
bank vault and escaped with $4,000.
The Washington county sheriff took
Beltz from Red Wing to Saltwater
on a Warrant.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-21
AGRICULTURAL, MEASURES
FACE APPARENT DELAYS
(By United Press)

Washington, Feb. 81. (By l.. c.
Martin. (-Western and southern
Translate senators today were in a
combat to decide whether the agri-
cultural measures or the railroads
should have preference in their needs
considered. BY vote Of IS ayes
and SO nays, the motion introduced
by Senator Gronna of North Dakota
to take, up the agricultural bill was
defeated. The Gronna motion to
permi, consideration Of the Winslow
bill provided for part time payments
to railroads Of sums due them from
the government.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-21
KNUTE LAWRENCE IS
TAKEN TO FERGUS FALLS

An insanity hearing was held Sat-
urday night before Judge Jameson
of Walker in the absence of Judge
Harris, on Khute Lawrence, 60 years
of age, who had been brought from
Big Falls last week to the st. An
thongs hospital and who later be-
came manageable. The examina-
tion resulted in sending the patient
to Fergus Falls. He was taken
there yesterday afternoon by Dep
uties J. r. Dundas of Baudette and
William Dunca1f Of Bemidji.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-21
GREAT BRITAIN SENDS
TROOPS INTO SlLEIA
(Bv United PreSs)

London, Feb. II (By Ed. L. keenJ
Great Britain is sending four bat
talions of troops to supervise the Up
per Silesian plebiscite, it was an
nounced today at the close of the ses-
sion of the allied supreme council.
Other nations had agreed previously
to send attachments. French, Ital-
ian, Belgian and japanese represen-
tatives attended the foreman session
in Downing street drafting schedules
for a series of meetings. the first of
which will be held at p. NJ. at St.
James Mace.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-21
Permanent Organization Form
= ed Subject to Completion
of Fund Required .
CHARLES CARTER IS = &c
CHOSEN sAss: PREslDENl
-
Executive Board Of Seven Is
Elected and Will Meet
Once a Month -s,

"A. permanent. organization OF the
Beltrami County Land Clearing as
ISOLATION was effected in Bemidji
Saturday, subject: to completion OF
the finances, when: Charles Carter
was chosen president; William Len
non Of Kelliher, vice president, and
A. A. Warfield of Bemidji secretary
treasurer. III. ,; - ,.<i;'.,',
It was most enthusiastic meet
ing and the best Of harmony and
good-fellowship prevailed throughout.
Farmers and business men from ev-
cry section Of the county were pres
ent and expressed; themselves as be-
ing heartily in favor Of some definite
program of land clearing. !.
The executive board elected is
comprised Of the following members:
A. A. Warfield, Charles Carter, Will
liam Lennon, E. E. Schullse, Charles
Olson, Thomas Porte and B. e. Twee-
ten. This board will meet once
month in this city, the first date be-
ing March ? at 2 p. m.
F. r. 'Duxbury clicked" a bit Of
enthusiasm into the convention when
he announced that Bemidji would
guarantee up to $4,000 of the S., 600
necessary to raise. Blackjack, Kelli-
her, Tenstrike, Solway and Hines and
other centers quickly followed with
the assurance that each of their re-
spective communities would go the
limit. y
Harry Funston of the 500 railway
was the first to address the meeting.
He outlined the progress made in the
past and urged that the work speed
up. - - 49,. \
M. J. Thompson Of the Duluth ex-
perimental station pointed out the
Justification 81 clearing land In this
section and showed where it paid to
do it. He compared the crops raised
here with those in other sections, and
by these comparisons proved that
10000 acres cleared would increase
the value one million dollars.
A. J. Swantes showed how the
work was started and how it pro-
crossed in Wisconsin. He pointed
out that definite program was nee,
essary and that farmers agree on
signed blanks to clear a certain num-
Der of acres. In Wisconsin the slo-
gan Is 20 cAear dt AeaSt ave acIeS vi
every farm.
s. B. Cleland, also Of the u1iver-
sity extension department, gave an
= interesting talk and declared that the
time is now here for this county to
act, because requests from number
of the other counties were in asking
for help from the university. We can
push the work in only one county to
begin with and inasmuch as the pro-
position has been begun here, we are
anxious to 60 through with it.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-21
LOCKWOOD TOWNSHIP BOY
DIES AT ST. ANTHONY'S

Donald E. Spangler, the seven
year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Spangler Of lockwood township, died
yesterday afternoon at St. Anthony's
hospital following an attack of ap-
pendicitis. y -.
The funeral will be held from the
M. e. Ibertson undertaking parlors
Thursday afternoon at l o'clock, DR..
G.. H. Zentz officiating.
Interment will be made in Green
wood cemetery.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-21
Sim FEINERS CAUSE
DAMAGE AT MANCHESTER
(By United Press1

Manchester. Eng, Feb. 21.-Sinn
Feiners, for the second time, caught
the Manchester mill in an incendiary
campaign. inflicting damages Of al
most 100000 in ten fires over the
week end. Severay factories were
completely destroyed. All ten fires
broke forth simultane ously. lndica-
ton are that all had been planned.
All were started with hay dipped
in kerosene. The firemen were un-
able to respond to all calls.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-21
RETAIL CLOTHIERS MEET
TODAY AT MINNEAPOLIS
(Rv limited Press)

Minneapolis, F b. 21.-Retail
clOthiers of Minnesota launched a
three day convention here today.
JUbbers and manufacturers Of the
Twin Cities are furnishing enter
tainment for the visitors Andreas
Burkhard, president of the national
clothiers' association, is to address
the convention.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-21
M'K1NNON BOY INJURED
WHEN THROWN FROM PONY

Joe McKinnon, son of Ben McKin-
non of 215 Minnesota avenue, was
thrown off his pony Sunday and
quite seriously injured. He was car
ried to his home by his father. It is
reported that he will be confined to
his bed for some time.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-21
MRS. J. F. CARTER PASSES =
AWAY AT LOCAL HOSPITAL

Mrs. J f. Carter, fifty-five years Of
age, died yesterday afternoon at st.
Hospital having been
brought there Tuesday suffering
from stomach and bowel trouble.
Mrs. Carriers home is south of
Bagley and the funeral will be held
from Bagley on Wednesday after
noon. She is survived by her hus-
band and four children
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-21
HEAVY SNOW CRIPPLES
new ENGLAND STATES
New York Digging Out Today
After Biggest Blizzard in
Twenty Years
by United Press)

Boston, Mass, Feb. 21.-With
seven deaths reported, train and
trolley service at a standstiN, and
shipping along the coast reported
tied up, New England today is en-
deavoring to uncover from the heav-
lest snowfall since 1898. Four Of
the seven dead are\ fishermen. A
four masted schooner is in distress
Off the harbor. Coast guards have
gone to it's assistance.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-21
B. A. kobe Is NAMED AS
PEOPLES STORE MANAGER

At a meeting of the board of dig
rectors and stockholders of tho
Peoples Cooperative store Saturday.
B. A. Kobe was named to serve as
manager of the local store, succeed
ing Ed vanAntwerp, who resigned
SATURDAY. Mr.. Kobe has taken over
the management Of the store today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-21
TWO ARMED MEN MAKE
OFF WITH THEATER LOOT
fRv limited Press)

(By United PressJ
Minneapolis, Feb. 21.-Two armed
men early today smashed safe in
the Shubert theater office and took
Sill in currency and silver. A
night watchman discovered them.
They dropped $1,15O and jumped
into an automobile stolen in St.
Paul and escaped.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-21
LACK OF SNOW CAUSES
POSTPONEMENT OF CARNIVAL
(By United Press)

Faribault, Feb. 21.-While the
East is struggling with a foot of
snow. Faribault postponed a winter
sports carnival today because there
is no snow.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-21
KING BrMB0 EXPECTED
AT MINNEAPOLIS TODAY
nv limited Press)

Minneapolis, Feb. 21.-King Bim-
DO, ruler Of Romany, was due here
today to say whether or not Gypsy
Princess Annie, Is, shall be the duti-
full wife Of Stephen Allen. 1t is said
he paid $500 for the princess. An
ME and Queen Mary, her mother,
are in jail here.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-02-21
(By United Press)

New York, Feb 21.-New York
was digging out after the biggest
blizzard since 1900. The snow fall
was twelve and one-half inches and
was accompanied by a thirty-five
mile an hour wind.
The Fort Seward news., 1921-12-23

The this occasion to wish all it's apoetites, md the dinners to satisfy their utmost in gifts The Hapest If Holidays and it's full enjoyment in short vords- 4 Vory M1ry Chr1stm@s".
The Fort Seward news., 1921-12-23
THE JUNEAU TRIP:


 The longt lkod-of of the Post Basketball Team the Post not it truth and first the bis Hall City 3o, Seward H. The fternn, (Tuesday tackled the Jeau High 0utit, the Sevrd III The went up against the Das teem Tuesday ni their third on two days The TO- clus1on to the club that Il lOst, a1ibiing,
 
 and Douglas tlns Let of the other Alaskan hopers against the same mt1ts- tch the Seward any other ambitious 44loskans culd pile
 But while beaten, badly, be The and f both is 1aterally were floor They
 hard when the final whistle blo" 38 against them still to O. tht iGhtily 1n5 losing shN1nr of fl ;ntin5 th4t-to finish.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1921-08-26
QUESTIONABLE KINDNESS

This week there were taken from Kapiolani Girls Home of IIo.
nolulu to halaupapa nonleprous children of leprous parents, chill
dren that were born at Kalaupapa. They were taken to the leper
settlement to meet their parents, an annual custom.
1t may be urged by some that this is an act of kindness. a sourcc
Oh great JOY and happiness to the unfortunate fathers and mothers
who have waited and hoped and longed for a sight of their children.
But how about the children? What effect upon them has the Jour.
ney? What effect upon their plastic minds? Are not some of them
subjected to mental shock? What effect upon their disposfiOns and
characters will those sights at Kalaupapa have? Is it a kindness
TO them to show them their suffering and sometimes deformcd
parents?
There is too much of a tendency to think more of the comfort
and happiness of parents than Of the future happiness of the chill
dfeh' Inc parents have their own opportunity, have their lives to
do with as they will, but life is before the children. and if there be
true parental love, then the future of the child is far more important
than the momentary satisfaction of the parent through present low,
derived at the expense of the child.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1921-08-26

Request has been made of Governor Harrington to set aside a
new holiday, September II, as constitutional Day. This papcr
Is opposed to more holidays in Hawaii; there are enough and TO spare
now. More work days rather than more holiday are needed.
The thought which suggests the concentrating of 'Constitu-
hh Day Is right and proper. The incentive, stimulating the patri-
otism of the people, is praiseworthy, but the proposal of a holiday
is il-advised.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1921-08-26

Delegates from all the American Legion Posts of this depart
ment Will meet IN lllo at the end Of next week. Maui News hopes
they will go on record for relief for the labor shortage in the chief
agricultural industries of the Islands.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1921-08-26

"Whiskey is listed as of no value" says a headline of an article
dealing with the appraisemeTt of an estate in New York. Here's an
other argument in favor of the Einsen theory of relatively.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1921-08-26

Elimination of the tax on proprietary medicines has been agreed
upon, says a Washington dispatch. Far better tax many of such
medicines out of existence.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1921-08-26

Delegate kuhio is returning home to confer with the Governor
He says the hearings on the labor shortage emergency resolution are
about completed. Kuhio deserves all praise for the record he has
made for himself in Washington since his last election. 1t is doubt
full if he has ever worked so well and so effectively and tirelessly for
the interests of Hawaii in all of his long public career. And one good
reason for it is that never before has he had such support and CO.
operation from home.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1921-08-26

Porto Rico is spending 100000 out of a budget of %$1O,OOO,OOC
Tor schools and education. And some folk in Hawaii complain the
schools here are too costly.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-01-04

personator.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-01-04

The children love her and all the
rest OF her audiences through the
gradations up TO grandparents are
thoroughly pleased.
Alice. contrary to the general eS-
pectation. Is a child-like child There
Is nothing adult nor abnormal about
her. In a pleasing child-way she
gives an extensive program which IL
much more varied than an average
adult performer Is able TO present.
To hear her read poems OF Field
and Riley is to enjoy a real treat.
This years special hit Is Allce's
presentation OF Edmund Vance
Cooks" Monkey Man" Yet II IL diff
ficult TO determine whIca one out
of many numbers was most thor.
oughly enjoyed. The Boys Re
marks to His stomach" is something
never to be forgotten. The whistiing
solos were remarkable achievements
for so young a person and included.
Loves Golden Dream" Iris" and
THE MockIng Bird" Little Miss
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-01-04
TEACHING ATHLETICS

SPOKANE. wash. Jan. How
to manage and administer school
athletics. how TO organize track
teams. the management Of games
and general Instruction and drill In
playing athletic games Ia to be taught
night school students at Lewis and
Clack high school here as a part OF
Washington state college extension
work. II has been announced. The
classes. which will start January 10.
will be under the direction OF C..
Brocar. city school athletic director.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-01-04
M MONEY FOR INDIANS
UNTIL GAMBLING CEASES

GREAT FALLS. Mont. Jan. -
Disbursement OF 100000 to the In .
diAns Of tho Fort Peck reservation
was not made for tho year just
closed. Gambling and liquor sales In
towns on the reservation must cease
before the money will be allotted. Ac.
cordlng TO l. d. MoGsman. super.
intsndsnt OF th. reservation. Under
the disbursement each Indian r..
ceiyes about $50.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-01-04

shrode Is also an accomplished art.
list on her special musical instrument.
song bells.
Nine months OF tho year Alice IL
In school. The ten weeks OF summer.
from the day school closes. Alice Is In
regular Chautauqua work. She has
never missed an engagement nor been
late In her four years OF entertain.
ing.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-01-04

Elks Temple January s. The perform
er is Miss Alice Louise shrode. child
entertainer. impersonator and whist
ler. In regard TO Miss shrode's ap-
pesrance on the Chautauqua circuit
the following press comment was
made:
She is a thoroughly lIkable human
youngster. who. cespIte her artistic
attainments and much petting. is al
together unspoiled and unaffected.
Young and old are alike delighted
with the quaint artistry OF this tai
ented young singer. whistler and i'm
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-01-04

FOR SALE At A BARGAIN. small
complete saw mill 1900 To 2O.-
900 capacity. First class condition.
write Oregon Machinery Co. Eugene.
Oregon. al
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-01-04
NEW TO-DAY

FOR RENT-SlI room modern un.
furnished house. $50 month. Dr.
Mallett. over Underwood Pharmacy.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-01-04

FOR REST-Sieeiy furnished bed
room. use OF phone and bath. Ref
orsnceA exchanged. Call 2l5 High
street corner Of Second. or phone 2ii.
t-5
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-01-04
TALENTED CHILD
To
BE HERE JAN. 8

The second OF the series OF six
winter entertainments which the To-
cal Elks are sponsoring during the
winter months will be given at the