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The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1922-08-24
Money to Be Used 70 Pay for
7Bemidji Hospital By the
Lutheran Association Il &
TWENTY TEAMS WILL
MAKE CANVASS or: CITY
Shares of Stock viii Sell at
$500 Cash; All WilfBe
Given Opportunity {.

The Northern Lutheran Hospital
Association of this city is rapidly
completing plans to launch a drive
for the raising of $25,0O0. 90 with
which to purchase the old st. An
thony hospital and make needed i'm.
provements, in order that Benidji
might have modern hospital in
operation by fall. ~ ~ !.
The deal for the building was
closed sometime ago and money
must be raised Immediately to meet
the necessary payments, The drive
for the $25,OOO.OOO will be made in
the city Of Bemidji and an equal
amount or more will be: raised in
the territory around Bemidji.
The Association is Incorporated
for 100000 and stock in the cor
poration will be sold, shares being
$500. The association has already
secured subscriptions through the
personal work of Rev. L. j.. Jerdee
which funds are payable at once
and which will be used to conduct
the hospital and put it into first
class operating condition.
A list of names involving every
family in Remidji as we'll as busi-
ness institutions is being prepared.
The committe in charge of this pre-
liminary work will meet Friday eve
ming to perfect details before the
drive is made. #
Some fifteen to twenty commit
tees or teams of two men and wo-
Continued on Page 6)
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1922-08-24
ASSOCIATION OBJECTS (
TO FALSE FIRE REPORTS
To Send Resolution to Cox
Urging Him to Stop News
paper Stories

The Civic and Commerce Associa-
ton voted to have a resolution drawn
up by the resolutions committee to
be sent to State Forester Cox urg-
ing him to use every influence to
stop the exaggerated news paper
articles regarding forest fires in
Northern Minnesota.
The matter, was called to the at
tention of the Association by F. R.
Duxbury, who declared that such
false reports were doing the state
more damage than We're the fires
and that the impression gained by
tourists and other outsiders was to
the effect that the whole country
was in danger.
R. F. Olmstead of the University
of Minnesota who is a specialist on
farmers club work in connection
with the farm bureau addressed the
members, outlining the work being
done throughout the state. a
The Land Clearing Association
through it's president F. r. Duxbury
state that it would begin active work
at once to secure list of farmers
who have brentwood to sell and put
them in touch with the new Birch
wood Products Company, so that
the farmers could secure a fair cash
price for brentwood.
The point was raised by J, j.
Opsahl that the farmers were led
to belive that they would receive a
much better price than they did for
cordwood, but his statements were
Immediately refuted as no price has
as yet been given out.
This information which was given
out, and which was impressed upon
the brentwood growers was to the
effect that the price would be very
little more than is paid for cordwood
but that the new concern would pro
vide, cash market for all wood
brought in. Articles published in the
Bemidji papers were all along this
line and made with special emphasis
so that such a wrong impression
could gain no headway.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1922-08-24
GERMAN BIRTH-RATE
UP. THEN GOES DOWN
Rises and Falls in Direct Ratio
to the Value of the
American Dollar
By Gus NJ. Oehm

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent)
Berlin, August "a Omitted Press
The birth rate in Germany rises
and falls in direct ratio to the fall
and rise in value Of the American
dollar.
Figures gathered by the govern
ment from cities of 1900 population
and over show that the principal
factors aside from the fluctuation of
the dollar, affecting the wavering
birth rate line are the exhorbitant
wholesale prices and the high cost
of living in general.
The figures, tabulated by months
show that the rate of birth in Ger
many during 1921 was highest in
February. From March until June
1921, decided downward trend set
in. This ceased abruptly in July.
During the corresponding propagat-
ing months, it is pointed out, the
dollar stood a comparatively high
level in exchange value. The min
imum brthrate actually expected IN
November, came in October, JAM
uarv was also low birthrate month.
In February and March 1921 the
value Of the dollar was much more
acceptable from the German view
point and a corresponding increase
in birthrate was recorded in Novem-
her and December.
Medical authorities in the govern
ment point out that the present COM
paratively low value Of the mark
will do much to curtail the birthrate
in the spring and summer of 1922.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1922-08-24
COAL SHORTAGE MAY
MEAN LlCHTLESS NIGHTS
(By United Pfess)

Washington, Aug. 24-Lightless
nights, curtailed street car service
closing down of non essential IN
dustries and other restrictions prac-
ticed during the war and post war
coal conservation period, probably
will have to be duplicated this win
ter, Ellis Searles, editor of the Uni
ted Mine Workers Journal forecast
today. ,,
Searles, who has made a careful
survey Of the fuel situation believes
the railroads of the country will not
be able to haul all the coal that Is
mined and needed to meet business
and domestic purposes.
While the federal government IS
now rationing fuel it will have to go
much further to save the people from
suffering and business from serious
embarrassment this winter Searles
said.
'If the government does not re-
vive the fuel administration which
operated during the war in the w!n-
ter of 1920 then the states ana
cities will have to take the necessary
steps," he said.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1922-08-24
SEA-PLANE CATAPAJHT
SUCCESSFULLY Y TESTED
Modern Plane Launching De-
vice Reminiscent Of Earliest
Wright Method

Washington, Aug. "a Capital
News Service) A seaplane has
been launched by the new navy cat
apault device from the battleship
Maryland off West Ninety-sixth
street, New York.
The carriage of the catapault de-
vice attains speed Of between 80
and 60 miles in SO feet. When the
plane reaches the end of. the cata-
pault rails it has sufficient velocity
to rise at once in the air.
The improvement in the catapault
is that the running carriage does
not drop off into the water, but de-
spite its speed of close to mile
a minute comes to an abrupt stop
at the side of the ship.
Aviation experts in Washington
the cradle of the Government flying
recall with interest the, first Wright
Brothers experiments in 1908, at
Fort Myer, Va, across the Potomac
from Washington. At this time the
Wright biplane. was helped into the
air by a catapault, in which a fall
ing weight pulled rope which jerk
ed the little flying machine into the
atmosphere. It is considered odd
that in view of e>difriculty exper-
fenced in persuading the Wrights
that wheeled fusilages must be de-
signed in order that the airplanes
by independent Of launching devices,
the most modern developments
in aviation should return TO the
original idea. Long before Wright,
DR.. S. P. Langley, them chieA Of
the Smithsonian Institution design
ed a flying machine which also was
launched by catapault. &.
The new navy device makes sea
planning to a large extent, independ-
ent of the weather, since planes may
rise, regardless Of waves, although
a completely protected landing de-
vice for high seas has yet to. be per
fected.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1922-08-24
IKE INDIAN. ! |! !! ! !! ]; FAIR 4
ms SEPTEMBER IA
Program of Entertainment and
Exhibit. to Surpass Those
Of Previous Years

! +, The Red Lake Indian Fair will
open September IA and will con-
tinue for three days including the
14th and 10th, -. 1s
Superintendent George Cross Is
making extensive plans and prep
arations for the biggest fair ever
held on the reservation and indica-
tions are that all previous records
for both exhibits and feature en-
tertainments will be shattered.
This fair is one of the most
unique in the country and each
year many people from Bemidji at
tend. This year there will be added
feature attractions on the entertain
ment program, the details of which
will be announced in the near fu-
ture.
Among the Indians are found
some splendid farmers, some who
have captured blue ribbons at the
state fair on grains, grasses and
root vegetables. They also grow some
fine corn on the reservation as well
as potatoes and fruits
The Indian baby show will be one
of the features and mothers find
this clinic helpful in many ways, es-
peeially regarding the care OF the
little ones. .: ...~.
The fair premium list provides
suitable awards for the exhibit OF
agricultural products, fancy work,
stock, poultry, ETC., all of which
finds the keenest competition among
the red race.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1922-08-24
WOMEN to- WORK FOR
FARM PROSPERITY

q. Appointment Of a committee OF
women of the farm and town & to
work. with similar committees from
all parts of the Northwest, to pro
mote the increased use of milk and
milk products as vital factor in the
health and strength Of the nation
will be. announced within few days
according to statement by Mrs: j.
E. Rounds, St. Paul, president OF
the Minnesota State Federation OF
Women's Clubs. Mrs. Rounds IS
serving as a volunteer in the move
ment which has engaged the atten-
ton of child health and welfare
leaders in every state.
1'With the franchise women have
assumed certain new responsible
ties," Mrs. Rounds said. zone OF
these is to see that we obtain for
the children a larger and better
supply of milk. And another is to
see to it that people who do. not yet
realize the value Of milk are taught
its worth as builder Of clean blood
stout muscle and healthy brain. The
National Dairy Exposition is worth
our support and when we give that
support. we are only keeping step
as we should with the efforts Of
farmers and business men to make
agriculture steadily prosperous.
Extensive preparations are be-
ing made by leaders in women's
work throughout the country for
the marvellous "Healthland" show,
an exhibit of the most elaborate
nature at the National Dairy Expo
sitiort, Twin Cities, October TIA.
This exhibit will typify in every de-
tail the remarkable efforts put forth
for children by the leading welfare
organizations of the United States.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1922-08-24
LEWIS KANE DIES IOuH-1/ !
IN CITY OF VIRc RcINlA

A message was received in Be-
midi this morning telling Of the
death yesterday of Lewis Kane,
former resident Of Bemidji, at his
home in Virginia following an illness
of four months with cancer Of the
stomach. The remains will be ship
ped to: Bemidji and funeral services
will be held in the Presbyterian
church: Friday afternoon at 2 O'clock.
He leaves to mourn his loss, be-
sides his wife, son Verne Of Vir-
ginia, daughter, Mrs. Hannar Thorn
Of Lemon, S. D., and another daugh-
ter, Mrs. J. Carter of California. i
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1922-08-24
No COAL RECEIVED IN
MINNESOTA THIS WEEK
.(By United Press)

+ St. Paul, Aug. 24-Fuel distribu-
ton authorities will ask for return
to the priority order, in order to
obtain a coal supply for the state
at once. The fuel situation in the
-northwest>is now critical unless Min
rlesota alone can get 100000 tons
of coal weekly beginning next week
many essential industries will have
to be closed down.
The state has received no coal
this week though it was scheduled
to receive 100000 tons.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1922-08-24
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS .*s~ !
GIVES s4vsBBgRllss s4RsBBRlsE7oN TEACHER :

Fourteen members Of the Sunday
school class taught by Mrs. A, T.
Carlson, and Miss Appleby, who has
acted as substitute teacher during
the absence Of Mrs. Carlson; while
away on her trip, met at the home
of Miss Fern Garlock yesterday and
went. in a body to the Carlson home
and surprised her. She was invited
to accompany them by auto to Dia-
mond Point, where at 4 80 O'Clock
picnic lunch was served by the class.
A very pleasant outing was enjoyed
by all.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1922-08-24
(By United Press)

Washington, Aug. 24-Each ma
ton which borrowed from the Uni
ted States during the war gave its
own separate obligation for pay
ment, Secretary of Treasury Mellon
declared in a final statement today
explaining the foreign debt status.
Mellon said there was no guar
antee of the obligations of one bor-
rowing nation asked from any other
nation. He said he made this an
to answer inquiries,
which had been received at the
treasury department implying that
the British debt of 81, ,135, 100000
was incurred by the British govern
ment and that the United States had
forced Britain to assume obligations
for it. ,w :.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1922-08-24
ROBBERS STEAL $500
AT BILLIARD PARL0RS
Break Window in Rear of
Building Some Time
Tuesday Night

The Recreation Billiard Parlors
at 1T Third street was broken into
and robbed Tuesday night Of about
SIS in cash, taken from drawer
and a gold watch and pocket knife.
Entrance was gained through a
back window, which was broken. No
other articles are missing, except
those above mentioned. 1t is belivcd
the work of amateurs and that they
will doubtless be apprehended soon.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1922-08-24
Five Months Moratorium Pro-
" posal Is Instantly
-,
zt;s Turned Down
FRANCE DEMANDS LIEN
ON GERMAN RIGHTS
Mellon Declares Each Nation
Gave Its Own Separate
Obligations to u. S.
(By United Press)

Berlin, Aug. 24-Germany sub
mitted plans for a five months NOR
atorium today and her proposals
were instantly rejected by France.
The German plan, which was thot
acceptable to the allies was for the
deposit of gold guarantees against
temporary reparation payment.
The French flatly refused to consid-
er it.
France demands a lien on German
rights in exchange for temporary re-
lief from payment.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1922-08-24
TWO SHOT IN THRILLING
RUNNING GUN BATTLE
(By United Press)

Washington, Aug. PA running
gun battle between revenue agents
and bootleggers for Is miles along
the Olney Pike ended at the edge Of
Washington today.
Joe Edwards, negro driver of the
bootlegger's car was shot through
the abdomen and probably will die.
c.. H. Packart revenue officer was
shot. The liquor was being brought
to the capitol from upper Maryland.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1922-08-24
CONGRESS TO STOP
COAL PROFITEERING
(By United Press)

Washington, Aug. 24-Congress
today. moved to istop profiteering
in coal during the shortage. Senator
Cummins of Iowa introduced a
measure in the senate to create a
federal distributing agency. In
charge of the agency would be fed
eral supervisors with sweeping
power to prevent profiteering,
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1922-08-24
LateWireNews
NO COAL FOR SCHOOLS; ss 5
\ OPEN SEPTEMBER il1TH
(By United Press)

4 St. Paul, Aug. 24-Mr. Bowen re-,
turned from Duluth yesterday and he
said the fuel situation was very seri-
Gus. He said the school board had
ordered no coal and fires must be
started in the city schools by Sep
tember 11th.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1922-08-24
MRS. McMANUS' SISTER
DIES AT PORTAGE, WIS.

Mrs. Frank McManus received the
sad news this morning of the death
of her sister, Mrs. George Hamilton
of Portage, Wis, and she will leave
tomorrow morning for that place to
attend the funeral, which will be held
Friday morning.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1922-08-24
CONFERENCE FAILS
(RY limited PreSSl

New York, Aug. 24-Conferences
today between brotherhood media
tors and the 148 railroad presidents
failed. a.
General settlement of the shop
crafts strike was brought no nearer
according to W. N. Doak, vice-pres-
ident of the brotherhood Of rail-
road trainmen..
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1922-08-24

The Pioneer d the only daily
within 100 miles of Bemidji and
has the largest circulation
Northern Minnesota. y
The Washington herald., 1922-04-30
WHATS Going
On Today

Wanderlusters' hike viii start from
bycanore. Isiand station. Cabin yobr
car line. 2:30 ,. n.
Hike, Red TIA Oufinr( C,ub. A
Forest Glen. take Fsurteenth street est
lie. meet AZ rskoms psrf. 4 n. m
Woman's day. Hncoin Tenrie Con.
Eregsttonsl Church. meetings II A. m.
p. m, and 8 o. m.
Special service. Kiwanisn w w.
shearer's Church. 81. Coiumhu.s Cha
] 20 p. m.
Address, Madame Armenou. Mo,,ere
women's City Club, s d. m.
Mass meeting. addresses by Jane
Adams. Mr.. Annot Robtr.o, 81 Frs-
The Washington herald., 1922-04-30

appointment had been made for
them by officials at the white
House.
They were told that the Depart.
ment of Justice is now. considering
he cases Of the forty of the liz
prisoners who have made appiica-
tion for pardons.
Except in very extraordinary"
cases, such as serious sickness, the
case of no man who has not made
application will be reviewed, Mr..
Daughtery emphaticaliy stated.
Many OF the prisoners. it is said,
are conscientiously opposed to ask
ing for amnesty.
The conference with the At
torney General lasted for nearly
half an hour. Little Helen Keller
Hicks. Of Oklahoma, the youngest
Of the crusaders. who has never
seen her father. played about while
the deliberations were being con-
Quoted. unconscious of anything ex-
cept the material elegance of the
spacious Offices.
The Washington herald., 1922-04-30
Celebrates Birthday
With Gift to Charifg

The endowment fund OF the Asso.
ciated Charities has been Increases
by a gift OF si2.5OO. made by jos
seph Goldenberg. senior member OF
the firm Of a department store.
Mr.. Goldenberg today celebrate
his 18th birthday at his home. and
in anticipation of the event gave the
sum as a memorial 70 his wife 20
be known as the Rosa II. GoideuN
r"rC Endowment Fund" The inconl.
OF the fund will be available for
the support Of the family welfare
work OF the Associated Charities.
The Washington herald., 1922-04-30
LAWYERS ATTACK
MORSE INDICTMENT

After four-hour argument yes
terday In Criminal Court No. be-
fore Chief Justice Walter I. Mccoy.
the proceedings. involving demurrers.
motions TO quash. etc, fled in the
cases Of Charles w. Morse, his three
sons and others. indicted for alleged
endorsement and conspiracy to de-
fraud the United States. went over
until Monday.
Attorneys for the defense centered
their attacks on the indictments on
the alleged vagueness and indef-
niteness Of the various allegations
and overt acts contained therein.
Wilton J. Lambert, counsel for
The Washington herald., 1922-04-30

reaction of the past week was a
natural aftermath of the forward
movement which eliminated in the
heavy trading of the week before.
This movement, while partly built
en- cheaper money, was greatly as
sisted by the noticeable improve
ment in certain lines. such as build
ing construction, railway transpor-
tation and steel and automobile in
dustries. Conservative observers
had already pointed out that the
advance in prices discounted a
very liberal record. 1t was also a
question as to how far the i'm
provement was seasonal and spe-
cial. and therefore as to how well
IL could be maintained. Under the
circumstances profit-taking reac-
tion was natural.
After all, the question as to
whether stock prices have ad-
vanced too far must be considered
principally in connection with
prospective profits. The latter ad-
mittedly are difficult to estimate.
The steel Corporations quarterly
report shows that March earnings
were at a rate nearly sufficient to
cover dividends and suggests that
the corporation can cover these
charges when working at a so per
cent operation. Some of the larger
independents, on the other hand,
are reported to be still in red de-
spite their greatly increased book
ings.
The Washington herald., 1922-04-30
CEiHDRENCRUSADERSToS STAY.
UNTIL HARDING GIVES HEARING
Pleaders for Release OF Political Prisoners
Prepare for Prolonged Siege.

Thirty-seven wives and children
Of political prisoners still in TAIL.
who were refused hearing by
President Harding at the White
House Yesterday. have driven their
stakes." and will camp" in WASH
ington until the President has seen
them.
This uitimatum was delivered here
last night by Mrs. Kate Richards
O'Hare, leader Of the crusaders
after she made arrangements for
housing the little army of women
and children who came with her
from st. Louis to ask the President
to grant amnesty to their husbands
and fathers.
Apartments have been leased here
for the band with funds generously
contributed by local sympathizers
and preparations have been made
for q prolonged seige. -.
Mrs. O'Hare Is confident that the
President will see the leaders of her
band early this week. Secretary
Christian informed her when she
called at the White House today
that the President wanted them TO
see the Attorney General first. II
was intimated, that the President
would give the party a hearing
after he has conferred with At,
torney General Daughtery.
II the President does not see them
by the middle OF this week. a picket
Of the White House and golf Iink,,
which he frequents. Is likely, though
Mrs. O'Hare said no definite decis-
ion had been made on this point.
They will await developments, she
said. s.
The conference Of committee
headed by Mrs. O'Hare with the
Attorney General. was barren of any
hope for Immediate action. Mr..
Daughtery saw the leaders after an
The Washington herald., 1922-04-30
CONTINUES
RECOVERY LED BY
ACTIVE OIL COUP
tandard Oils of New
Jersey and California
Make Sharp Gains.

NEW YORK. April 2s.-Under the
adership OF the oils especially the
andard group. the market con-
nned It's recovery of yesterday sf-
rpoon. Standard OIL of California
nd Standard Oil of New Jersey
ade early gains Of 2H to ~
oifts. respectively, All independ-
INT oils advanced from to points.
Independent steel shares were also
etive and strong at the opening on
drther merger news. Most Of the
aiiroad list was fractionaily bet
er but trading in this group was
bot 90 active. The volume OF sales
Fas<heavy. reaching well up toward
100000 shares. Bonds were active
nd firm.
Call Money Higher.
Various Influences were credited
Fith the movement in call money
from ga per cent to ) per cent
yesterday afternoon. The higher
Fates were the direct result OF the
FALLING in OF loans on a large scale
Ind some of those making a spe-
fialty of money accommodation at
kributed this calling of loans to the
Necessities OF the week and end of
he month requirements. 1t was
tuggested, however. that the direct
factor in causing this interval OF
ension was the payment for the
Few York City s45.000.0OO ~ per
fent bonds sold by the city on
Wednesday. There was a call OF
funds by the government on Thurs
Bay, but the amount withdrawn was
bot large enough to cause any spe-
ial disturbance in the financial
Mutation here. Although this ad-
Nee in call money created an APP
france of temporary stringency,
ere was no change in the time
lney market except that the Of
Rings might have been contracted
a moderate extent. Thirty-day
fsix-month money was again
ted at AZ to Az per cent with
ders more disposed to supply
Prt-term requirements than the
ger periods. 1t was thought
{ part of the narrowing down
offerings Of call money might
|e been due to the driving away
outside, money by the 3E per
L rate for call money prevailing
ing the greater part of the
Elk.
Rails Are strong.
hctivity and strength in many
broad issues in the past week.
|luding the advances in Lake
ie and Western preferred and
heeling and Lake Erie issues
sterday and the continued accu-
lation of Rutland preferred,
ire attributed to the fact that
w railroad consolidation in con-
ection with the provision OF the
transportation act are not in pros
beet The valuations OF these
properties are expected to be made
The basis for the issue of. new Sc
kfFities. According to the last
blished statement of the Rutland
ad the surplus of that company
s5,4O0.OO0. giving the preferred
ock a book value Of about $3.50,
hich Il Is asserted will be sub
tantiated by the Interstate. Com
cree Commission valuation.
Consistent with Bonds.
sa gging prices for stocks have
Ten in no way inconsistent with
e steadiness in investments The