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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-02-18
OWNER OF FRAUDULENT :, i:
BOND EXCHANGE SOUGHT
Police Searching for Fayre
and His Little Black
Suitcase" Today
(By United Press)


|; Minneapolis, Feb. 18.-Police today
were searching for G. German Fayre,
alleged "Pongi," and his "littlc black
suitcase"
They have already found his blonde
lady friend. Fayre is believed to have
in his possession about 100000 in
Liberty bonds and other securities,
which he received in trade for ten
per cent gold bonds Of the Minneapo-
lis Bond Agency.
The suitcase is thought to contain
records of transactions. Several
hundred northwest investors turned
their government bonds into alleged
worthless paper, printed neatly in
green, and gold. He is thought to be
in Minneapolis. He dined with his
blonde lady last Saturday night, they
learned. v
Fayre was sole owner of the bond
exchange. He had about 30 sales
men busy throughout different states
Then too, he had numerous stenog-
raphers and clerks to- conduct his
mail-order business. His operations
were disclosed when Walter Chris
toph, IS, his, secretary, became ILL.,
Christoph~ kept all the books. In his
illness Fayre attempted the job and
became confused, and was forced to
write checks. The checks came back,
and the police took up the trail.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-02-18
EARLY BEMlDN SETTLER -.-
DIES AT CANADIAN HOME

Word has been received that Tho
mas McCutcheon passed away Feb.
6 at 1880 p. m. at his home in Ben
cough, Saskatchewan Canada. Mr..
McCutcheon was one of the first set
tiers in Bemiji, coming here before
the advent of the railroads. His first
home was on the Crookston Lumber
company site. Later he moved to the
present site of Bemidji, near the lake
shore, where he remained for some
time. Then he purchased another
home in Nymore where he lived un-
til he left for Canada in 1910 with
his daughter, Mrs. H. Reinke. He was
was a member Of the Bemidji police
force for about five years. 500
He had been ailing for the last two
years and during the past two months
was confined to his bed. He leaves
a, wife and two children, and three
grandchildren to mourn his death, a
SON, Bob McCutcheon of Regina,
Sask., and a daughter, Mrs. Mary
Reinke of Bengough, Sask. Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. Reinke formerly made their
home at Benidji -. ..z -: Z. q
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-02-18
PICRIC ACID ORDERS !; ;"~
ARE FILLED PROMPTLY

Under date of Feb. 7 Prof. William
Boss, chief of the university's divi-
sion Of agricultural engineering, was
advised by S. H. McCrory of Wash
ington, D. c., chief of the division Of
agricultural engineering, federal bu-
reau of public roads, that
"Any order you may send in now
for picric acid will have prompt at
tention. At present the cartridging
company is running about car q
day. We are not urging them to in
crease this, as our supply Of orders is
limited"
When announcement was made Of
the second allotment 100000 lbs.)
of picric acid to Minnesota, the uni
versity authorities gave notice that
they could not guarantee the date
of delivery. Mr.. McCrory's state
ment that the government can fill or
ders as received clears the situation.
Orders can now be fled with assur
ance they will be filled as rapidly al
shipments can be brought moth from
Fort Wingate, N. NJ, where the acld
is being put in cartridge form.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-02-18
BETHEL LUTHER LEAGUE
ELECTS NEW OFFICERS

The Luther League of the Bethel
Lutheran church held it's regular
meeting Friday night. Officers for
the year we're elected and are as fol
lows: President, J. A. Elson; vice
president, Theodore Fenskc; secre
tary, Alma Elmquist; treasurer, Al
bert Mocn. In accordance with the
decision of the district Luther league
each local league is to raise Ger
tain amount of money towards Il
fund to aid some student member Of
this district preparing for services in
the church. A concert will be given
about the middle of March for this
purpose.
It was also unanimously decided
to start Bible study class under
the auspices of the Luther league:
The Bible class will meet the first Fri
day Of each month. There is move
ment on foot throughout the church
es Of the synod to encourage Bible
study and the local league wishes tn
fall in line in this respect also.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-02-18
BElADN MUSICAL ART Z, -: ].
CLUB HAS FINE PROGRAM

j The Bemidji Musical Art club held
it's regular meeting Friday afternoon.
Over 80 members and guests were
present. Patriotic music was the sub
ject, of the day. 1,
The program was opened by COM
munity singing, led by Mrs: A. J. Nc
MILAN, The saxaphone section of the
Juvenile band, under the direction Of
G. A. Riggs, played "Dixie" and
!. Marching Through Georgia" They
were so enthusiastically received that
they were forced to repeat one Of the
numbers. Mrs. Gregerson sang two
solos: ."Let Us Have Peace" by Ball
and "When the Great Red Dawn is
Shining" Sharpe. Her clear voice
and careful articulation won hearty
applause from the club members.
Following the program, coffee and
waters were served and the members
had an opportunity to meet each other
socially for the first time this year
The next meeting will be held on Fri
day afternoon, March TO-
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-02-18
DISTRICT COURT STARTS
lTSFOURTH CASE TODAY

Three trial cases have already been
disposed of at the present term Of
district court here. In the case OF
Mildred VanKirk VS., A. E. Gibson
ct. al verdict was returned Friday
afternoon in favor Of the defendant.
A similar case, that Of John F. third
case, also similar to the preceding,
that of Mae Sprague VS.. A. E. Glib
son ct al, has been. postponed until
the fall term Of court.
The case of Northern National
bank of Bemidji VS.. Interstate Col
onization company was started this
forenoon and at press time it was not
expected that it would be completed
today. John F. Gibbons is repre-
senting the plaintiff and L. Q. Rue
E. Rathke are representing the de-
PENDANT. -. ~. ....4-..a.-..--t :
Several more indictments have
been returned by the grand jury and
number of arrangements were held
this noon. Most of the indictments
so far returned have to do with un-
lawful. sale of Intoxicating liquor. 1t
was expected early this afternoon
that the grand jury. would complete
it's work late this afternoon.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-02-18
MRS. A. E. GlBSON'S NIECE
PASSED FRIDAY MORNING

Word was received late Friday
afternoon by Mrs. A. E. Gibson from
her brother, N. A. Gasser, Waterloo
Iowa, to the effect that his daughter
an only child, passed away Friday
morning. Funeral services arc to be
held Sunday. Mr.. and Mrs. 'Gasse1
and their daughter spent the past
summer at the Gibson home here and
made a large number of Acquaintance
es in Bemidji. Mrs. Gibson left Fri
day night to attend the funeral. She
was accompanied by her son, Preston
who will also attend the funeral and
later return to his college work at
Cedar Falls, Iowa. Preston was call
ed to Bemidji as a witness to an auto
mobile accident, trial of which was
completed Friday
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-02-18
TWO BEMlDN TEAMS TO :,
. PLAY BAGLEY SATURDAY
v
Naval Militia Squad and High
School Girls to Invade
Bagley Next Week

Two Bemidji basketball teams will
invade Bagrey next Saturday night
and two interesting games are as
sured both Bagley fans and those
who accompany the teams. The Be-
midi Naval Militia squad will play
the Bagley American Legion team
and the Bemidji high school girls
will play the Bagley high school girls,
and indications are at the present
time that each will take along a
strong following. Following the
games, a dance will be staged with
music furnished by Bemidji or
chestra, and altogether very en-
joyable evening is assured all who
attend from here.
Bagley itself may be small and the
only town in the world where it is
known that a water tank burned to
the ground, but nevertheless it
boasts good basketball teams. The
Legion team this year is no excep-
ton. Included in its personnel is
Peterson, former star forward of the
Fargo A. c.; George Davids, for
merly guard on the Crookston A. G.
squad; and Peck Larson, one of the
best players ever turned out by the
Bagley high school. The remainder
of the team is made up of former
Baglcy high school stars.
The Bagley city team defeated
Cass Lake 81 to 5 at Cass Lake last
Wednesday night and this in itself
is sign that the Bagley Legion
team must have strong outfit, for
the Legion team has no difficulty in
beating the city team in practice.
Consequently they assure the Be-
midi navy boys hard game and the
locals will 90 prepared.
Baglcy high school has always
boasted a strong girls team and with
the lineup which the Bemidji school
possesses this year, this game should
also be very interesting.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-02-18
MRS. McTACGART GIVEN
LEAGUES ENDORSEMENT

: A very enthusiastic meeting of the
League of Women Voters was held
Friday evening in the rooms Of the
Civic e., Commerce association. At
this meeting a resolution was adopt
ed endorsing Mrs, Joe McTaggart,
$40 Third street, as candidate for
mayor at the municipal election next
Tuesday. In a few remarks to the
league members, Mrs. McTaggart
made it very clear that she, to the
very best Of her ability, give the peo-
pie of Bemidj a fair and just admin
istration. e.:
At the same meeting, plans for a
charter campaign were discussed
and. adopted. Details of these plans
will be worked out at future meet
ing and than announced as complet'
ed -.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-02-18
=BEMDu GIANTS MEET ~
GRAND RAPIDS TONIGHT
Future Games for Local Team
to Depend Largely Upon
J., Support Tonight

Unless hearty public support is
given, the Bemidji Giants tonight in
the game against the Grand Rapids
city basketball squad, this may be the
last game of the season for the Be-
midi squad as unit, it has been an
nounced by the manager Of the team.
The organization is still at financial
loss and seeks to make up the deficit
tonight by scheduling game with a
nearby ,team.7 thus avoiding consider
able expense. Nevertheless a last
game is assured, for Grand Rapids
has always possessed strong athletic
teams and: iii: is said that this year is
no exception ito the rule.
Il i The Giants will have the same line
up as in the game, Thursday might
when they defeated the Superior Am
|erican; Legion squad by:a, score of
81 to "a. Tanner and ,,Plummer
will start the game as forwards; Fred
Phibbs, center; Frank Phibbs and
cameron, guards. Graham w "b-
|StituteI rfs,cE;c1:& ~ u
|! The Bemidjis squad: has been M
ing showing during the past few
weeks and "a number of its staunch
supporters desire the, team to con-
:tinues for the remainder Of the season,
scheduling games with the best out
fits available. Provided hearty sup
port is; given tonight, it is expected
that B., number. of games with teams
from the southern part Of the state
will be arranged: "A number of those
teams are now, making tours in this
section of the state and want games
here. Those who witnessed the last
few games played by the Giants know
that the Bemidji team can hold Its
own against the best of teams
"A hard-fought and clean game is
assured for. this evening. DR.: J.
W.. Diedrich, who has s,,been giving
such satisfactory work: in the city
team games, will officiate this even
ing, assuring no dirty work by
either team. . This style of game is
apparently best; liked by: the local
fans, and in the end meets with more
hearty favor among the players them
selyesI - sls* ri 4 r : -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-02-18
PREUS. URGES STATE TO- T..
AID IN JEWISH RELIEF
Urges People of Minnesota to
Contribute Freely to
Relief of Sufferers
Proclamation

"Again an appeal for help comes
to US from the war-torn countries
of the Old World, this time in be-
half of the starving and homeless
Jews in central and western Europe
Three fourths of the 100000 Jews
in Poland. Lithuania, Latvia, Russia
zRoumania, Austria, Hungary, Rales:
are struggling for existence against
fearful odds.
"The American Jewish Relief COM
mittee has issued an appeal for $14,-
600. 900 for immediate relief. This
will be used first to feed, clothe and
shelter the 100000 orphans, 2OO, OOO
of whom are in the Ukraine, bereft
Of one or both parents through the
war or because of pogroms. Next
aid will be given to 100000 refugees
who have fed from the Ukraine OF
other pogrom lands, thousands OF
them living in open fields or forests,
exposed to hunger, cold and disease
Aid will also be given, to the Jews
in famine stricken Russia, where the
Jewish relief workers are co-opcrat-
ing with the American Relief admin.
,istration under Secretary Hoover and
with the Society OF Friends.
minnesota has been asked to
raise $250,000 as it's quota in this
work. Our unemployment and relief
problems at home fade into insight
ficence when compared with the utter
restitution of millions Of people in
! Europe. Despite our business dcpres'
sion, our state should be able to con-
tribute it's share promptly and cheer
fully. -"
CHOW, therefore, l, J. A. o. Preus,
governor Of Minnesota, do hereby
,indorse this relief campaign and urge
our people to contribute literally to
this fund. While we have an abund:
ance of food we must try to see that
: no person is permitted to >starve. II
any one takes a selfish viewpoint, lot
him remember that everything we do
for the rehabilitation of these help.
less people in Europe will hasten the
resumption of that international
trade which is essential to the return
Of prosperity. in this country.
J. A. o. PREUS,
~. Governor of Minnesota"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-02-18
Emphasizes Necessity Now for
Providing Highway Funds
to Keep Up Work
PROPOSES TO RAISE
PART BY TAX ON GAS
Says That Remedy Now Lies
in Revision of Tax Law in
State Legislature

St. Paul, Feb. 1S.-A proposal for
state motor vehicle tax schedules was
made today by Charles M. Babcock,
state highway commissioner, follow
ing his declaration for revision of
present rates. The commissioner COM
ments on gasoline and other tax sug
gestions and emphasizes the necessi-
ty for providing reasonable trunk
highway funds if Minnesota is to live
up to its rapidly spreading fame as
good roads state. Public dissatis--
faction with changes which would
rurtail highway work will be even
greater than that against unfair tax
alton, he asserts, now that possible
car savings and advantages from
good roads are being demonstrated.
The most equitable and popular
plan, in Mr.. Babcock's opinion, is that
for tax based on the actual market
value, weight and power rating Of
the motor vehicle and payable in adj
vance, and an additional amount to
be based on gasoline consumption
and rated at l or 2 cents a gallon.
Market values can be determined by
an established sales reporting service
now accepted by the automotive
trade, he said, and the gasoline con-
sumption portion of the tax could be
collected on gross shipments of oil
into the state. II
Such an arrangement recognizes
the ad valorem tax feature and the
principal that wheels should pay to-
ward improvement and upkccp ex-
pense in proportion to their use Ut
the ighways-combine both proper
ty and privilege tax considerations.
Making plain the relation Of the
highway and automobile tax laws
and commenting on various phases
Of the tax problem, Commissioner
Babcock's statement continues:
"A plan designed to pull Mime
sofa out Of the mud and into the
ranks Of good roads states was adopt
cd in 1920 by a vote of 526,936 to
199,6O3 an put into operation last
year. At the same time was effected
a new method of taxing motor vc-
hicles.
"Regardless Of frst-year results
under the new highway program, the
motor vehicle tax is provoking wide
spread and vigorous protest. Car and
truck owners again are paying state
taxes which in many instances are un
fair. A recent court ruling on the
tax law was followed by numerous
misleading reports. There is a maze
of conflict, confusion anda criticism
Auto tax revisions, gasoline taxes
Continued on page "
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-02-18
LOCAL TEACHERS GIVE I i: !.
MBBlNG A HARD GAME
Attempts: to Trough 1t" Give
Bemidji; Several Counters;
Final Score Is to Is
| I(Cepyrs''..:

Although handicapped considerably
by the illness Of one Of its best floor
men, the Bemidji State Teachers col
lege basketball quint gave the Hib-
bling Junior college squad'a hard
game at the new armory Friday night,
the visitors winning by a score of
10 to IS. The score at the end of
the first. half was Z to 5 in favor
of the visitors. = .Bemidji's five points
having been made on free throws by
Riggs. Hibbing tried to rough it
but did not get by the referee, al.
though considerable holding and
showing did get by. The visitors out
weighed the locals considerably but
nevertheless weight didn't seem to
count much in floor work except when
two. or three Of Hibbing's men would
concentrate on forcing Bemidji
dribbler out of bounds. = go.
With the aid Of Romens, running
guard who was kept from the game
on account, of illness, Bemidji would
have won undoubtedly His absence
was keenly felt in the offense, al
though Bergland and Elliott played
we'll on the defense Horns, center,
showed up better in the last period
than he has on several previous oc-
casions He failed, however, to con-
meet with an open shot in the last
few minutes of play which undoubt-
eddy would have. caused turn of
events and given the game to Bemid-
il. In another instance in the last
few minutes, Horns passed the ball
directly to Hibbing player under
the Hibbing basket. The result was
field goal for the visitors.
Riggs, right forward, played fast
and hard game, but failed to connect
with shots from the floor. He led
the scoring for Bemidji, however,
with seven out Of eight attempts at
free, throws. TSimons, left forward
showed up, better in the last period
than in the first, scoring two field
goals in the second half Horns
scored one field goal in the last per-
iod. Hermes substituted at right
guard. 5'fa3, !, 81 =.
.Quayle, right guard and captain
of the Hibbing team, led the scoring
with three field goals, two from near
Il. 90 lContipue6 on page 81
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-02-18
PREDICTS LAND VALUES
IN DAKOTA WILL DOUBLE

Bismarck, N. D., Feb. 18.-North
Dakota has the only land in America
which will produce over a decade 70
per cent of its present value per an
mum or pay for itself in four years,
according to E. J. Remission, secre-
'tary Of the local commercial club
and past president Of the North Da-
kota civic and commercial club asso-
Citations. He predicted that the next
ten years would see land values in
the state doubled in value.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-02-18
G. E, CARS0N'S CONDITION.
REPORTED AS NOT GOOD
ESPECIAL To Pioneer.)

Minneapolis, Mimi, Feb, 1S.-At =
p. m. doctors at st. Mary's hospital
reported that G. E. Carson's condi-
ton was mot good" He has spent
a restless "a hours, which condition
is wearing away his strength. Hos
pital attendants said that an opera
ation could not be performed at this
time. :, Mrs. Carson and daughter,
Dorothy, are in constant attendance
at the hospital. Reports at the hos
pital are far from rcassuring,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-02-18
WILLISTON~ MAY CONTINUE
ITS IRRIGATION PROJECTS
(By United Press)

Williston, N. D., Feb. :18.-A saw
mig of $4,000 through economy in
administration. and tower operating
costs in irrigation projects in this
district will probably enable continu-
alton of work here this year whereas
in other sections it vii Have to be
discontinued.
A deficit incurred in 1919 and
1920 was reduced last year $40 an
acre.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-02-18
POINTS OUT LACK; or
INTEREST IN FREIGHT RATES
(By United Press)

Fargo, N. D., Feb. l8.-North
Dakota shippers are not getting jus
tice in freight rates. because they
are not organized, according to N. E.
Williams, traffic commissioner for
the Fargo Commercial club. He
blames commercial organizations for
failure to take more interest in this
matter.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-02-18
MISSIONARY CUMMINGS is
GIVING VALUABLE ASSISTANCE

Missionary w. S. Cummings has
already distributed a large amount
Of clothing among needy families in
this vicinity and still needs more.
Persons having discarded clothing,
magazines and papers are. asked to
Leave them at The Pioneer office
where Mr.. Cummings will receive
them and later distribute them.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-02-18
HARDING TODAY FAVORS
COOPERATIVE MARKETING
(By United PresS)

Washington, Feb. 18.-Pres-
ident Harding today signed the
cooperative marketing bill in
the presence of members Of the
agricultural bloc and heads Of
leading farm organizations.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-02-18
N. Y. JEWELRY SALESMAN
LOSES sATcHEL ON TRAIN
(By United Press)

st. Louis, Mo-, Feb. 18.-Sidney
Krangel, New York jewelry sales
man, reported to police here today
that his satchel containing $3.50 900
worth of diamonds was stolen from
his berth on the Illinois Central train.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-02-18
HELD IN CONNECTION WITH
DEATH OF HIS BROTHER
(By United Press)

Madison, S. D., Feb. 18.-Gust
Schultz was held under IS, 900 bail
today in connection with the death Of
his brother, Edward Schultz. The lat
ter was found dead with ammunition
and a shotgun by his side. 1t was
learned the shotgun was one Gust
had purchased in the afternoon from
Il local hardware store.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-10-07
EDUCATORS END ANNUAL
CONVENTION HERE TODAY

The closing session of the three
day convention of the Northe Di-
vision of the Minnesota Education
association, which convened here
Thursday night for its second annual
was held in the new ar
1nory this afternoon. Delegates and
other visitors are returning to their
homes this afternoon and Sunday.
Pres. NJ. W. Deputy of the State
Teachers college was one of the
speakers on this mornings program
he using for his subject 'The Teach
er and the Citizen" J. H. Hayes,
assistant commissioner of agriculture
St. Paul, spoke on ''The Relation OF
Agriculture to Education" "Teach-
ing Problems in the Rural School,
was the subject of the address given
by George E. Selke, rural school
commissioner of Minnesota.
The musical program included
numbers by the State Teachers col
lege glee club and vocal solo by
Beth Evans Yaple, music instructor
in the Bemidji schools.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-10-07
LEGION AUXILIARY TO
MEET MONDAY EVENING

The American Legion Auxiliary
of the Ralph Oracle post will meet
Monday evening", Oct., in regular
monthly sessions. A report will be
made .ont the! state convention at
Virginia held in August, and COM
mittee reports swhl ..be heard. A
committee from the Legion post is
to wait on theumeeting relative d to
Arnistice Day. plans Plans for a
number Of entertainment projects
are now under way, under the .dl-
rection of Miss Edith Glasgow, and
include a dance and musical COM
edy.
This meeting promises to be very
interesting, and, since there is much
important bushes to be taken up
it is urged that there be large at
tendance. The meeting has been
called for o'clock at the rooms OF
the Civic and Commerce association
Regular meetings will be held from
now on.announces Mrs. T. c.. Bailey
president. and al very active fall ane
winter program is being arranged.