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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-31
T0WNLEY IS FREED Of i
EMBEZZLEMENT CHARGE
lBy United Pressl

Fargo, March 31-Arthur c.. Town
ley was free Of court strings again
today. The Nonpartisan League
leader was freed of the charge of en-
bezzlement late Thursday when the
state asked dismissal Of a case that
was brought against him here.
1 Townley was charged of having
induced j. II !. Hastings, an officer in
the former Scandinavian bank of
Fargo, to give an alleged illegal note
for $4,000. When the state signi-
fled it would not put the. embezzle-
ment charge against Hastings as the
basis of Townley's charge because it
had not been proven, the prosecutor
asked dismissal. The state declared
they would ask the calling of .Cass
&C unity grand jury to investigate the
affairs of the Observation-Disclosures
bank. ~ &c. - = =
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-31
GREAT PEACE PORTAL 80.
DEDICATED ON BORDER
Three Nations Represented at
Dedication Honoring u. S.
Canadian Peace

Blaine, WASH, March 31.-Three
nations were represented here today,
when Field Marshal Joffre, beloved
French general, Joined with Ameri-
cans and Canadians in dedicating
the great Peace Portal erected over
the Pacific highway at the interna-
tional boundary here BY Samuel Hill,
commemorating 100 years of peace
between the United States and Can
ada. :ssy.1 -. .A,p
General Joffre arrived here today
from Victoria. B. c., where he landed
March 20. Joffre, with Samuel Hill
and a party of ten persons, includ-
ing Madame Joffre and their daugh-
ter, have just completed tour Of
the Orient and will now tour the
United States as guests of Hill.
The celebration today will be held
on the Canadian side of the interna-
tional boundary, as the idea of the
peace portal was conceived by Mr..
Albert Todd, former mayor of VIC
toria. Samuel Hill gave the money
and directed the undertaking of ac-
tually building the portal.
Preliminary dedication ceremonies
were held here last September, short
ly after the completion of the arch.
Many improvements have been made
in the intervening months, however,
a park has been added to the peace
plot" and Samuel Hill cabled here
preceding his arrival from the Orient
that the portal would be finally dedi-
Gated in the presence of the great
French marshal himself, as token
of the friendship which has existed
between the three nations for the
last century and more.
Marshal Joffre and Hill will be the
speakers Of the day. Mayor Cald-
we'll of Seattle and Albert E. Todd,
who conceived the idea Of the por-
tai, will also deliver addresses. Hill
is president Of the Pacific Highway
association. and Of the Washington
Roads association.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-31
PUBLIC is PROMISED
FINE CONCERT TONIGHT
G. III $50 -. :. - - "a. - = s ( "a.
Musical ORGANIZATIONS Of High
School to Stage Concert at
s.-. z-.t+I - :
Methodist Church 49,.

When Orpheus played his harp, it
is said that e"the trees moved, the
stones stirred themselves to hear,
the wild beasts stood at the sound,
and the very hounds, gave over the
chase for the sweetness of his
music. -" -
This. evening at the concert to be
given by the musical organizations
Of the high school at the Methodist
church, Orpheus would find many
a rival. With splendid talent at the
beginning and through, thorough con-
sistent training and practice, the high
school orchestra has developed into
one of highest quality. This organi-
cation is one Of the most popular at
school and is always greeted with a
lot of enthusiasm and applause when
appearing before the student body.
The orchestra has appeared several
times previously before the. public
but the program this evening prom
ises to ssurpass them all.
The public is afforded an unusual
opportunity to hear all of the high
school musical organizations at this
same concert. It. is hoped that a
large audience will be present to
show it's appreciation of the efforts
of the boys and girls and at the same
time assist in placing "a grand piano
in the new high school building. The
concert will begin promptly at 3
o'clock and indications are that there
will he a large attendance.
Several numbers by outside talent
have also been arranged for this
concert, assuring all who attend a
variety of entertainment of the high
est order. ~.:G .@...:a ~.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-31
EXTREMISTS SEEKING .5 3d.. =.
TO SKATER AGREEMENT
lax IlIited. Press,

Dublin, March 31-Irish: extremists
are seeking tol sh after the peace
agreement. Word of the contract
signed last night in London BY Sir
James Craig Of Ulster and Michael
Collins of the southern provisional
government scarcely recalled Ireland
before outrages broke out anew.
A constabulary patrol was attack
ed by gunner in Belfast early to,
day. One policeman was Killed and me
one wounded. 1ncendiary fires broke
out in various parts Of the, city. A
bomb was hurled into group of fire
men in the street battle.
The peace agreement signed - by
Craig and Collins required the nor
thern government to restrain union
list murder gangs, apparently bent on
wiping out the Belfast Catholic pop
ulation, while Collins promised that
the activities Of the Irish Republican
extremists would be curbed.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-31
TROUT FISHERMEN MAKE
I. READY FOR OPEN SEASON
Owner. Urged to Remove All
Fish Houses From Lake;
Trapping Was Good

Trout fisherman are getting their
fishing material ready for the open
ing of the season for speckled trout
on April Is. The season continues
open until August 81. Trout except
lake trout, not less than seven inches
in length may be taken by angling
and thereafter possessed between
April Is and September following,
both incluVive. A person may take
not to exceed IS such trout in one
day nor have in possession more than
SO such trout or 20 pounds thereof
at any time. Tie use Of three flies
in trout fishing is permitted. Such
trout may not be bought or sold at
any time. - -.
No fish of any, variety shall be
taken from any stream designated
by the game, and fish commission as
trout stream except during the open
season for taking trout. This means
that only trout can be taken, and then
during the open season only.
H. Fish house licenses expire March 81
and all persons who have fish houses
on the lake are asked by Game War
den Cline to remove them before the
ice in the lakes melts and so that
they will not prove menace and
interfere with boat traffic. 5I,sG
THE season FOR trapping fisher,
mink, muskrat, and marten closes
March 81, and any person taking
any of these fur bearing animals
after that date will pe doing so con-
trary to law. A very successful sea-
son has been reported by the trap
pers in the northern part of the state
and the violations have been very
very few, if any 4
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-31
POTATO GROWERS MEET. i
: At GRAND FORKS TODAY
(By United Press)

Grand Forks, March 31.--lnter-
state disclosures are expected from
the potato marketing committee ap-
pointed by the North Dakota agri-
cultural college to report at the po-
tota growers conference here today.
The committee, which studied the
problem from every angle, spending
much. time, in the Twin Cities, is
composed of N. D. German, assistant
county agent leader; I. F. Trow-
bridge, director of the North Dako-
ia experiment station, and 7. x. Cal
nan, Barnes county agent. = e
Other matters to be taken up are:
Expended plan Of field inspection
and certification; possibility of i'm
proving grading and conditioning
practices; grading schools next fall;
organization for marketing.
The meeting was called by the
North Dakota Potato Growers as
ISOLATION, officers of the North Dako-
ia Farm Bureau, and Gordon w.
Randlott, director of the extension
division Of the North Dakota agri-
cultural college.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-31
CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ="
: CLUB MEETS TOMORROW

: The Woman's Civic and Community
club WHY meet in regular session
Saturday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock
in the rooms Of the Civic and Com
merce association, and a very inter
esting and instructive program has
been prepared for, this session. The
Home Economics committee is IN
charge Of the program and the sub
feet is Thrift" 49,
=, w. L. Brooks will speak on % Saw
irgs and Investments, G. M: Tor.
rance will talk on Making a Will,
and Mrs. Grace Thacker Of the
teachers college will speak on "Sys-
tenn in the Home" :,
= The program will open with must.
cal selections by a trio composed OF
Misses Hazel 1bertson, Grace listed
and Grace Currie. r.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-31
CONTEST FOR POSITIONS
ON NORTH DAKOTA BOARD
(By United Prsss)

Bismarck, March 31.--The con.
test for positions on the state board
of administration between J. I. Ca
hill and M. Murphy. and on the state
game and fish commission between
]. f. Judd and Col. J. H. Bloom will
probably come to head tomorrow
with the issuance of the pay checks.
Gov. Nestos, the first of the month,
declared Cahill and Bloom disquaH--
fed as not having taken the oath or
office since their re-appointments
last July and appointed their sue
cessors. n.
Both refused to recognize d. the
governors decree, declaring they
have qualified. The test will prob
ably come in court action for the
salaries. =.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-31
FORD MEETS FORD IN
: GOING AROUND CORNER

Covers jtney bus loaded with
passengers collided with Ford tour
ing car at the corner of Third street
and Beltrami avenue Thursday even
ing at about $3.50.
The bus was going down the avenue
and was on the left side of the street
when a touring car approached on
Third street and turned the corner
at the old Remore hotel. 1t was a
head-on collision. '''~a T
The jitney was owned and driven
by Mr.. Coover and the touring car
was owned by Kenneth Kenfield and
driven by one of the Box company
employees. Radiators were smashed
but no one was hurt. =
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-31
Kansas Court Orders Men to
Remain at Work; Lewis
Defies Court Order
LABOR COMMITTEE TO
ASK FOR CONFERENCE
Operator of Six States Are
Considering Re-opening of
Mines Immediately
(By United Press)

Coal production in America drop
ped towards the zero mark as miners
began quitting to join the great walk
out, scheduled to be 100 per cent
effective at midnight.
However, developments indicate the
tie-up will not be as complete as the
United Mine leaders assert.
The Kansas Industrial Court or
dered men within it's jurisdiction to
remain at work. Dennis Jackson,
miners official in Evansville, Indiana
told his men to saty at work, pending
drawing up Of a new wage agree
ment: 49,"
Operators of six states in the
trans-Mississippi district are con-
sidering re-opening their mines i'm
mediately if the miners go out, pos
sibly under open shop conditions.
In Washington the labor committee
had before it reservation urging
President Harding to call miner
operator conference to avert the
strike.
Lewis defied the Kansas Industrial
court today by declaring an order
issued by it seeking to restrain the
Kansas miners from striking will not
be obeyed.
The coal situation at a glance:-
Bituminous operators refuse to re-
new national wage contract insist
ing on state agreement and reduc-
ton Of wages.
Anthracite miners and operators
meeting in New York are unable to
reach satisfactory new agreement.
The effects: 100000 miners out Of
work and the fuel supply Of the ma
ton menaced by cessation of work
in the greater portion of the coal
mines. l.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-31
EICHT-CLUB> BALL CIRCUIT
+ - PRACTICALLY COMPLETED

Winnipeg, Man., March 81
Plans for an eight-club baseball
league have been practically COM
pleted, according to rumor current
here. ....-.
The circuit would include Winni-
peg, Duluth and other cities near the
International boundary where the ex-
pense of railroad fares would not be
too great. w.. -..-p
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-31
R. w. Clark, Vice.President of
Northern Pacific, Gives
Interesting Address
KIWANIANS WILL HEAR
. SPEAKERS ON CHARTER
Meeting Next Week to Be Held
Friday in Order to Hear
Canadian Speaker

R. w. Clark of St. Paul, vice-pres.
ident of the Northern Pacific Rail
way, was the principle speaker at the
regular weekly meeting of the Benz
idji Kiwanis club held at the Elks
club rooms Thursday. He chose for
his topic "The Net Return" and he
gave very interesting and instruc-
tive talk on the present railroad sit
uation and how it affects other bust
ness dependant upon the railroads.
He cited a number Of facts bearing
on the cause foc the presen.. rates OF
transportation and explained some
what in detail how lower rate can
be brought about. His closing re-
marks were largely directed against
government ownershl p OF the rail-
roads and what the results might be
if the roads are forced tc discontinue
operating under private ownership.
Altogether his points were we'll taken
and his hearers apparently had pre-
sented. to them very clearly the rail
roads side of the present rail situa-
ton. He had his subject we'll i'll hand
and brought out many new angles
in the time allotted to him. e.
Graham M. Torrance was called on
to give a short talk on +he proposed
city charter, several plans Or which
are now being considered by the re-
Gently appointed charter commission
He showed that he is thoroughly
versed on this subject and that the
work being done by the commission
is being done in earnestness and with
desire to give Benlidji charter
which will tend to prove conditions
here. .t%..' = .ay ~
- Theess Kiwanis club Is making Il
study Of the proposed charters and a
(Continued on Page 81
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-31
RETURN OF SHANTUNC
ROAD CALLED SETTLED
(By United Press)

Tokia, Japan, March 31--Nego-
tiations between Japan and China for
the return of the Shantung railroad
have been successfully concluded, ac-
cording to reports received here to-
day from Pekin. ~d ~, S.
As the result it was expected Dlat
withdrawal of all Japanese troops
would be completed by the last Of
April. Plans for withdrawal Of the
troops have been made for consider
able time. Il -,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-31
THREE CLEARBROOK PUPILS
COMPLETE CRoOKSTON SCHOOL

Oscar Peterson, Emil Nelson and
Miss Myrtle Marmorine Of Clearbrook
were among the 45 students who grad
uated from the Northwestern school
of Agriculture at Crookston Thurs
day. They have now returned to
their homes. Mr.. Nelson won first
place in the home project work, con-
sidered quite an honor among the
students Of the school.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-31
TWO PERSONS KILLED AND
TWENTY INJURED IN FIRE

North Adams, Mass March 81
Two persons were killed and twenty
injured when fire partially destroyed.
the Richmond hotel here today. The
dead are, George Wheeler, SO, and
Allen G.. White, 70. -ss1s@T''+'' 81 .: -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-31
ODD FELLOWS LODGE TO
HOLD MEETING TONIGHT

The regular meeting Of the 1. y.
O. F. will be held this evening at 8
o'clock at the Moose Hall. There will
be third degree work and it Is re-
quested that all members be present.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-31
ssion Of Benz
charter. tof:be
:. 1t may
,dy the vari-
ment before
pass on any
his presen-

Gney are cdAleu( ~ yooo VI onS
proposed new 4 @e his presen-
tation of the dill ~sypes Of city
government is not presented in the
interest of any particular form Of
charter; it is solely to help the citi-
zens to understand the various types
of charters that are now being
printed: 1911: y! i.
There are four; general plans of
municipal government, three OF
which will appear in the Pioneer.
It is thought not necessary to, de-
scribe the federal type any farther
than to say that it follows closely the
United States Constitution in that it
operates under two bodies that may
be compared with our National House
Of Representatives and Senate. Only
about twenty cities are operating
under the bicameral system. Each OF
these plans is subject to modification,
and each has been modified to suit
the ideas Of different peoples.
In discussing each type it is the
endeavor to give all arguments for
and against each type whether those
arguments are or are not approved.
Only principles are given. = Those
,:,.4ona,4, i ,,,a., follov, nm fhair sf,1dv
1neeiesteG may toioI ,.r ~ ;o On ' +hs
Dy consuming ~ ue et " !. =" y" ''o
suoJece' -. ~. -,
me Som na.l 10 ,, aype ,;,, nv :,
= mere are agou. 81 ,, MaGS ' +una
varlatlons e, !ne 49, 100 o;+;o ~ rs,
vi - ~ - affsnt Tie essential
Wnlcn IL IS t ~ e 49, IL n;strat;ya
deature Is .na. sns A ona nnr,h;nsS
ana legisl.t.ve tsa.ures 49,. &c . s;4 as y
IN tne con'hlsstoiets WY - 81 ~ 40 ~ :"
council anu sa.n u ~ mho nf +h Wv. oov-
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-31
Three General Plans for City
Government to Appear in
Published Form
COMMISSION TYPE OF '.'''-.> :
r.. CHARTER IN THIS ISSUE
Arguments Are Advanced for
:. and A. Z Commission
T's] "a :'"":"'

The Chart\ & !
.idji is draftiA Y"
submitted to. \$E
benefit the voI As
Gus kinds Of cA 6 I
they are called =
proposed new 4 y
4o%s oc %hodi
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1922-05-04
JOHN YOUNG, WELL
KNOWN CANDY-MAKER
WILL LEAVE WAUSAU

Mr.. and Mrs. John Young, the for
mer of whom has been one of the best
known candy-makers in Wausau, are
expecting to move to California the
first part OF June. They have sold
thefr home at the corner OF Fulton
and Seventh streets to George W.
Lippert. In California they will join
their son, Roscoe and his wife, who
moved there from this city year ago
and who are now residing at Anna
helm, California. Miss Margaret
Young, who has been at home with
her parents since her return from
Washington, d. C., where she was
connected with the war department
for a long period Of time, will &C
company her parents. 1t is with re-
greet that friends learn OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Young's intention to leave the
city for the family has long been
known and respected in the conmuni-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1922-05-04

ward was granted. The sharp angle
at the southwest end of the high
bridge will now be eliminated, an ap-
preparation OF $500 having been au-
thorized by the council for this pur-
pose upon the recommendation of the
committee on streets and bridges The
committee on public property was au-
thorized to rent the west side barn ac-
cording to its best judgment and it's
recommendation that a wash station
on the market square not be permitted
was adopted. A bid Of 1888 for the $4S,-
600 surety bonds for city officers was
accepted.
The Pilot was designated as the of
fetal city paper" its bid on the pub
LEGATION of city ordinances and COM
mon council proceedings meaning
saving over the rate previously paid.
An ordinance was referred to the
committee on health relative to pigs,
the keeping of which would be pro-
hibited within one hundred yards of
a residence, grocery store, hotel, res
taurant or warehouse.
School Board Election
One of lhe most important functions
of the. evening was delayed until to-
ward the last, the election of four
members of the school board Harry
G. Berger was elected as member at
large to succeed w. w. Albers, presi-
dent of the board and a figure in
school circles for many years in this
city as well as in the state. Louis
H. Cook was elected to succeed Os-
car l.. Ringle, as representative of
the First ward, while DIR. ]. III. Kol-
ter, as a representative of the Third,
and w. A. Taege of the Sixth ward,
were elected to succeed themselves
Only a single ballot was necessary
in each case.
The barn question after having been
pigeon-holed for the winter months,
was brought to light again and the
mayor was asked to name commit
tee to bring the matter up at the next
meeting after determining the status
of the proposition at present. The
committee of public property was des-
ignated for this task by Mayor Flat
ter.
Alderman Borowitz told the council
that he had accepted an invitation of
the county board for a baseball game
and upon motion the challenge was
accepted. City stars will begin prac-
tice Immediately.
The Wausau Baseball association
through Alderman Luedtke extended
an invitation to the council to attend
the game at Recreation park on Sun
day, when the season will be opened
This was accepted and the council
voted to march in body to the park.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1922-05-04
STRIKE Is AT STANDSTlLL
NO Change in Situation at Beginning
Of Second Month of Miners
Walkout

Indianapolis. May 2.-The second
month of the nationwide suspension
of work in the coal industry began
with officials at headquarters here
of the United Mine Workers of Amer.
ica declaring that no settlement was
tn sight for the wage controversy in.
Nolving more than 100000 miners.
No change WAS made by union otll-
cials in their previous claim that ut
beast 0S0,oo0 workers had Joined In
the suspension, the number including
$4,000 nonunion miners in the bitum.
inOus Goa. fields. as also 45o, 600 union
bituminous miners and $4,000 an
lfhraCite workers.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1922-05-04


Fourth; Union avenue; Prospect ave-
nue., Town Line road to Mcdonald;
DeKalb, Sixth to Seventh; Division,
west from Fourth street At the in
tersections of Garfield nvenue and s.
Second avenue md Tenth and McIn-
doc lights were authorized. The board
of public works was instructed to
puI chase oil for summer use.
Insures Employees
Somewhat of departure from pre-
vious actions, was the resolution pass
ed authorizing the insuring of en-
ployes at the water works with the
Employers Mutual Liability Insurance
company or some other concern of its
kind. The resolution was introduced
by Alderman Prochnow and was
passed despite the opposition of sew
eral aldermen.
The council authorized the repair
ing of fire department headquarters,
this being felt desirable inasmuch as
firemen themselves would perform the
work. The health committee recon-
mended the purchase of a coupe for
the city nurse, the cost not exceeding
the cApcuulLuIS IDdL WOuiu put LOe
present car in shape for use and such
a purchase was authorized.
A resolution was adopted appropri-
ating $3.50 for use in altering the de-
tention hospital so that one part of
it can be occupied by caretakers who
will assume charge of city patients.
A resolution was introduced call
ing for the employment of an assist
ant assessor for the months of May
and June to assist Mr.. Steltz in max
ing his annual assessments. This was
first adopted and later rescinded in
asmuch as it called for the election of
Some person to fill the position and al
so stipulated salary of $500 a day,
and both the matter of the selection
of an assistant and of the salary were
lief. in the hands Of Mayor F1atter and
Assessor Steltz. 1t is believed that
such an assistant will be of material
aid now in equalizing assessments.
Water mains will be installed on
Alexander between Third and Fourth
avenues, on Sixth avenue S., between
Third and Fourth avenues, on Sixth
avenue S. between Thomas and Ro-
sencranz. The application of the res
idents on Fulton between Ninth and
Tenth street for a twelve foot boule-