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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-02-04
WOMAN ATTORNEY WILL
ARGUE IMPORTANT CASE
(By United Press)

Washington, Feb. 4.-Argumentss
made by a woman will be heara
shortly by the supreme court of the
United States in patent law case
which is of tremendous Importance
to every manufacturer in the country
The point decisionnon which will es-
tablish a precedent, is this: Can the
owner of q patent sell the rights IN
that patent simply for the sake OF al
lowing a third party to start lltlga-
ton? 49,. =.
Miss Florence King of Chicago is
the woman who will argue the case
before the highest court of the land.
She will also give you good argu-
ment any time you ask for it on be-
half of more Federal judges, whose
courts are clogged because OF the
ATTEMPTED enforcement of the prohi-
bition law while business men must
let their important cases wait
Miss King has two unique honors.
She is the only woman who ever won
q case before the supreme court OF
the United States and she is the only
woman member Of the American as
ISOLATION of Engineers, having just
been elected vice president Of the
Chicago chapter. This membership IS
extended only to those who have COM
pleted at least one course in engin-
,eering and have been engaged in the
profession for seven years.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-02-04
BATTLES ELECTED TO
b: BOARD OF EDUCATION
G.. E. Battles Receives 554 of
500 Votes Cast; T. E. Lloyd
Receives Balance

c. E. Battles, proprietor of the
Battles Hardware store, was elected
to serve as member of the board of
education Of Independent School Dis
trio No. 7, to fill the vacancy caused
by the recent resignation of Quincy
Brooks, at the special election held
at the Central school building Friday
afternoon and evening from 5 to 8
o'clock. Mr.. Battles received 554
votes, and T. E. Lloyd, the only other
candidate, received 266 votes, elect
ing Mr. Battles by large majority.
A total of $50 votes were cast, the
voting starting soon after the polls
were opened and continuing right up
to closing time. 1t is reported that
many voters arrived at the building
after the polls were closed, too late
to vote. However. it is thought that
those voters would not have altered
the ultimate result to any great ex-
tent.
This is one Of the largest votes ever
polled at a special school election, be-
ing over four times as large as the
number cast at the special bond cleo
ton last Saturday.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-02-04
REPORT ON CHRISTMAS
g SEAL SALE COMPLETED

4 Miss Leila Stanton; chairman Of
the Christmas Seal drive in south
ern; Beltrami county, has now com
pleted her report on the proceeds de-
rived from the sale last season. A
total of $742.52 was taken in from
the southern half Of the county. This
amount is much less than during pre-
vious years, Miss Stanton reports.
fThis money goes to the Minnesota
Public Health association, fifty per
cent Of which is to be credited to the
Southern Beltrami County Public
Health association for use in this ter
ritory. Clinics, private cases and the
like are financed from the sale Of
these seals each year.
3 OF the total amount turned in, the
contributions we're as follows: Be-
midi schools, $174.44; rural schools,
$1J7.s5; Bemidji, s305.05; Black
duck, $500; Tenstrike, 1897; Pup
osky, S9.15; and Red Lake, S7.46. -.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-02-04
NEW LAKE JULIA HOME
.. NEARING COMPLETION

A meeting Of the Lake Julia sana-
forum board was held Thursday night
in the Offices of the boards president,
Attorney E. E. Mcdonald. All but
two members of the board were pres.
ent, they being DR.. Goodheart of AXE
ley and A. A. Ione of Northome.
Many important matters were dis
cussed relative to cIinlcs in this sec.
of the state and activities at the
sanatorium. -.
The next meeting # the board ill
be held March at the sanatorium
when the new home at that institu.
ton will be ready for inspection and
approval. Thirty-three patients are
now being cared for at the sanator-
ium and as soon as the new homo
for the superintendent, physicians,
and employees Of the institution is
completed, IL more patients will De
admitted. These will be cared for
in that portion of the building now
occupied b. the staff. and employees
as their home. Mr.. Mcdonald re-
ports that at the present time there
are 16 persons on the waiting list, to
receive treatment at the sanatorium.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-02-04
mrs. RlTCHlE'S MOTHER
IT. dies AT ELClN FRIDAY

Word was received Friday by Mrs.
A. P. Richie Of the death of her
mother, Mrs. Ella Skinner, at Elgin
ILL.,, who died Friday afternoon. She
was 60 years old.
Funeral services will be held at Ell.
gin Sunday and the body will BE
brought to Clear Lake, Mimi, where
interment will be made Monday.
The deceased is survived by four
daughters, Mrs. Luella Seapy Of On
tario, CAL; Mrs. Harvey Seapy of
Pomona, CAL; Mrs. Van Rorhies of
Elgin, ILL.,, and Mrs. A. P. Richie of
Rcmidji; also two sisters, Mrs. Har-
1iet Harvey Of Spokane, and Mrs.
Myra Harland of St. Cloud, and one
brother, George Sovereign of Park
Rapids. Mrs. Richie will leave Sun
day for Clear Lake to attend the flu
neral.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-02-04
LUMBER MARKET REPORT
aREVEALSSL0W GAINS
Eastern Part of the Country
Shows Sign of Greatest
Building Activity

Gains in the lumber market are
slow. but close study of the trend
of trade. reveals a slow but sure ex-
pansion of purchases. There is a
good deal of quiet buying by large
Vineyard operators and by wholesal-
ers. Stocks have slightly increased
since the first of. the year, but this
lead is being steadily and surely cut
down by an increase in the volume OF
buying. Purchases, according to the
American Lumberman, are from all
divisions of the trade-retailers, i'll
dustrial consumers and factory US
ers.
The eastern part of the country
shows signs of the greatest building
activity For example, the greatest
building boom in the history of New
York state is expected in 1922. In
the middle west the building situa-
ton is "spotty." In one city, build
ing will be found to be very active;
in another, dull. On the Pacific
coast conditions are likewise uneven.
In southern California the building
boom holds up and large quantities
of lumber are being consumed. in
the Pacific northwest the situation is
checkered, but on the whole good
deal of building is going forward or
is in immediate prospect. Building is
opening up well in the south and
there is every indication that 1922
will be year of great expansion
for that section, furnishing the lum.,
bermen of the south a large and
ready market near home. r
Prices, on the whole, remain firm.
Here and there some distress" stock
is offered at a concession and occa-
sionally some stock which is hard to
move is marked down, but the trend
of prices. is upward.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-02-04
ARMY TEAM MAY PLAY
HIGH SCHOOL TONIGHT
Crookston Forced to Cancel
Game Because of Injuries;
to Play Next Week

On account of injuries received in
the game against Thief River Falls at
Crookston Thursday evening, the
Crookston city team late Friday aft
ernoon cancelled the game with the
Bemidji army team here tonight.
Haven, Nelson and Miller are said
to have been injured 50 that they cam
not play for several days, although
the Crookston team won the game by
, score of Is to IA.
Attempts were made by Manager
A. j.. Naylor, Jr., to secure Thief
River Falls for game tonight, but
on account of return connections
after such game, Thief River re-
fused to come here at this time. Other
attempts were made to line up Grand
Forks, Cloquet, Cass Lake or Grand
Rapids, the latter team at first con-
senting to come but later cancelling
the game on account of injuries to
players.
Consequently as last resort in or
der to give local fans some kind of Il
game tonight, arrangements have
been made to play the high school
IcdHl, WHICH is uue DdCk lTOnl CC.
Cloud tonight. Suitable arrangements
have been made for the game, provid-
ing that word could be sent to the
high school team, which had planned
to leave the NJ. E. /. train at Walker
and attend the high school girls game
at Cass Lake.
1t is practically certain that this
game will be staged tonight and. Dr..
j. W. Diedrich will officiate, assuring
fans clean game throughout. The
army team returned from Melrose
last night, after completing nearly
two weeks tour. Those who made the
entire trip, returning to Bemidji last
night are: Frank and Fred Phibbs,
Myron Plummer, Frank McGinnis.
Lloyd Tanner and Alex Cameron.
Definite arrangements have been
made for two fast games next week,
the first Wednesday evening with
Thief River Falls and the second Fri
day evening with Crookston, accord
ing to an announcement made by
Manager Naylor this afternoon.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-02-04
RUN, BUT DON'T FIGHT
ROBBERS, SAYS CHIEF
Chief of Chicago Detectives
Declares 1t Is a Prudent
Person Who Runs
(By United Presa)

Chicago, Feb. 4.--"lun if you
cam but don't fight robbers" is the
advice Of Michael Hughes, chief Of
detectives in Chicago.
Don't resist because life is more
valuable than money, and most Of the
present day thugs will kill unhesitat.
ingly, he advises. It's not a coward,
but al prudent man who runs from
robbers.
"To know how to avoid holdup men
one must first know how they opcr.
ate" Hughes told the United Press.
Ninety per cent Of the robbc,'es are
by auto bandits, who swoop do yn on
lone pedestrian at lonely spot.
If the intended victim is alert, he will
turn about and be ready to flee the
instant one starts toward him or 50 -
hands up" Robbers will not .hoot
at running man.
when in strange neighborhoods
keep to car line streets as much as
possible. Look around before start
ing along any other street. Be sure
no one is following. Keep to the out
o'AS VI tiiC WoIhs IL SOUeQne emeT-
ges from a hallway or gangway, that
leaves at least the width of the walk
as running start. If suspicious
characters approach, cross to the
other side Of the street. If they do
Likewise turn and run. not forgetting
to yell for police"
The public can be Of great assist
ance to the police in making robberies
Improbable, Hughes stated. These
are a few rules that may be follow
ed:
L. Don't carry large sums Of
money or valuable jewelry at night.
q. Be always on the alert for
stick-up men," by anticipating them
you may circumvent them.
3. Don't resist, if caught un-
awares and the drop" is on you.
4. Run if you have the opportun-
'ty on being accosted:
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-02-04
FIREMEN'S MASQUE BALL
= IS SUCCESSFUL AFFAIR
Over 300 Masked Persons Take
Part in Dance; Balconies
damned With Watchers

Surprising even the expectations
of the committee in charge, the
nlasque ball given by the Bemidji
volunteer Fire Department at the
rev armory Friday evening was de-
clded social success in every way. No
dancers were allowed on the floor
until after IL 80 unless properly
masked and costumed. AS a result,
the floor was well filed with dancers
with varied costumes, and the bal
comics were damned with onlookers.
One hundred and twenty-five couples
took part in the grand march at II
o'clock, while large number of
dancers did not take part in this fea-
ture. 1t is estimated that at least
800 persons watched the affair from
the balconies.
Six prizes were awarded. Mr.. and
Mrs. Earl Beyers, who led the grand
march, were awarded the prizes for
the best dressed lady and gentleman.
John DeRushia, costumed as an In
dian chief, was judged to be the best
represented man, and Miss Francis
Pettys, in colonial j costume, was
awarded the prize as the best repre-
scented lady. Grant Ohm, in High
lander attire, was judged to be the
most comically dressed man, and a
lady whose name was not given at
the time was awarded the prize as
the most cmoically dressed lady, rep
resenting an old woman to perfec-
ton.
The entire fire department wishes
tn thank the public for the Support
given at this time. The proceeds of
the ball are to be used to help defray
the expense of entertaining the state
fremen's convention in 1923. 3,
The committee in charge announces
that all costumes which were rented
from the department for this occa-
zion are to be returned tonight be-
tween Z and 9 o'clock as the fremen
will be charged extra rent after to-
day. Those having costumes are ask
ed, to turn them in at the old Moose
hall this evening.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-02-04
BEMIDJ MUSICAL. ART
CLUB HAS FINE PROGRAM
Club Will Present It's First
Artist Concert ON Monday
Evening at M. E. Church

At the regular meeting of the Be-
midi Musical Art club, Friday aft
ernoon, program Of exceptional in
terest was presented to an appreclat--
i've audience that filled the Civic and
Commerce association rooms. 49,. =,
= The topic of the afternoon was Ne
gro music. Miss Ethyln Hall prepared
an excellent paper on the subject,
treating the types of music represent
alive Of the Negro, the spirituals, &C.
cupation songs, lullabies and dance
music, in most comprehensive man
ner. The paper was read by Mrs.
Eugene Voight.
Misc Blanche Dodge, who gave a
violin solo, interpreted Nobody
Knows, De Trouble I've Seem" with
deep understanding.
Mrs. H. M. Broadhurst sang two
solos, "Pickaninny"-T rehaine, and
"Deep River" an old Negro spiritual,
in very artistic mannerA Her full,
round and expressive voice showed
to especial advantage in deep
River" ...
Mrs. julius Smith sang two solos.
Sleepy Time, My Honey" and "Banjo
Song" by Sidney Homer, which were
charmingly rendered.
The Boys Glee club of the Bemidji
high school, under the direction Of
Miss Martha Fibigar, sang Southern
Memories" and showed excellent en-
semble work. They were enthusiast
tically received by the Cup members.
The last number on the program
was a Cake Walk, executed by six
young ladies of Bemidji, three of
whom were dressed as colored gentle
man, and three as women. The "men"
were attired in full dress suits, high
hats and spats; and the ladies in their
gayest apparel. Nothing was omitted,
down to the chocolate cake, and the
dance brought riot of applause.
Those participating were: Misses
Alice Graves. Vera Backus, Josephine
Parker, as colored gentlemen; Misses
Esther Young, Alice Cameron, Ella
Rude as colored ladies'.
The next regular meeting of. the
club will be held Friday afternoon,
Feb. ! with music of the Civil war
for the topic. An informal tea will be
held at the close of the program.
On Monday evening", Feb. 6, the
Musical Art club is presenting it's first
artist concert, the McPhail recital.
The club members have received
hearty SUPPORT from the citizens of
Bemidji in this understanding and it
is expected that all available space
will be filled. No seats are reserved
and people are urged to be at the
Methodist church in plenty of time in
order to secure good seats.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-02-04
CURTIS TO MEET CARR
HERE NEXT SATURDAY

Joe Carr, claimant of the middle
weight wrestling championship of the
world, is matched to meet L. c. Cur
tbs of Bemidji in this city Saturday,
February II.
Carr has defeated Walter Miller,
Waino Ketonen, Henry Karhunsaari
and others, and comes to Eemidji
confident of taking Curtis crown
with him. Il
Details of the match will be an
nounced at an early date. stating
when and where the match will be
held.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-02-04
This Action Brings to an End
All Deliberations of Great
Arms Conference
NINE-POWER COVENANT
PROTECTS "OPEN DOOR"
Final Settlement of Shantung
Question Read Today at
Last Full Session r
By A. L. Bradford.
tRv limited preSS)

Washington, Feb. 4.--The Wash
ington conference today formerly APP
proved sweeping covenants to govern
the activities of the powers in China.
This action of the conference, design
ed to insure peace in the Far East,
brings to an end all deliberations OF
the great conference. Only the sign
ing of the pacts and the farewell ad-
dress by President Harding Monday
remains.
A general nine-power treaty on
China containing important policies
Of freeing China from foreign aggres-
sion and making the open door last
ing pact, this counterpart being the
first binding magma charta" for the
Far East.
A nine power customs treaty on
China for provisions upward on Chi
nese customs duties, which if extend
ed will afford total increased rev.
enue to China of approximately S4G,-
10000 annually.
A resolution by which the nine
powers agree to establish in China a
tons CONCERNING the open door and
other articles of the general Chinese
treaty are to be referred for investi-
cations and reportsA
A declaration whereby China on
her part is prepared to give an under
standing not to lease any portion Of
her territory to any power, this being
Of the Chinese ten points, presented
ut the beginning of the conference.
The four-power- Pacific treaty clear
ly stating that the home land Of Japan
is excluded from the protective provi-
sions Of the pact.
a resolution of the nine powers
stating that the preservation Of
China's eastern railroads requires bet
ter protection to the line and its en-
ployes, a more careful selection OF
personnel in the interest of efficiency
and a mora economic use of funds.
A definite settlement of this question
will be reached later.
A declaration by the powers other
than China, declaring she must pro-
tect investors in the Chinese East rail-
road.
A final settlement Of the Shantung
question was read when Secretary
Hughes announced Japan and China
had approved the form and text of
the draft of the Chinese Japanese
treaty for the turning back of Shan
tang to China.
Japan's recent statement promising
withdrawal of her troops from Sibe-
ria, along with Secretary HUGHES
statement showing the opposition of
the United States to the japanese
force IN Siberia was read, and will
become permanent part of the pro-
ceedIngs of the conference,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-02-04
AMATEUR DOG RACES
ATTRACT LARGE CROWD
(By United pYsss)

st. Paul, Mimi, Feb. 4.-Thou-
sands gathered at Como park today
to watch amateur "mushcrs" nut their
pets through their PAGES. The an
nual dog derby" for St. Paul kids,
staged by the St. Paul Daily News
attracted nearly 200 boys and girls
who have entered dogs which they
will drive in the various events. The
entries are permitted to either ride or
run around the course. The dogs,
however, must pull their sleds or
ssleIghs. The course is patrolled to
insure fairness. Sporting goods
houses and business firms annually
offer big prizes to the winners of tho
event.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-02-04
CARR LAKE.NORTHERN
CONTEST is POSTPONED

The spelling contest which was to
have taken place between the con.
solidated schools Of Carr Lake and
Northern last evening, at the latter
place, had to be postponed because
of the condition Of the roads. The
snow had drifted so badly that the
roads were almost impossible, and
the Carr Lake school could not at
tend. They plan to hold it at later
date
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-02-04
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TEAM
PLAYS CASS LAKE TONIGHT

The Bemidji high school girls bas-
ketball team left this noon for Cass
Lake to play the high school girls of
that city this evening. This is the
second meeting of these two teams
this year, the first played on the Be.
midi floor resulting in a 13 to 10
victory for Bemidji. 1t IS expected
that tonight's game will be very close
also with a possible victory for the
Cass Lake girls on their own floor.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-02-04
TWIN CITIES UNITING
TO STAGE AUTO SHOW
(By United Press)

Minncapolis-S Paul, Feb. A.
Minneapolis and St. Paul joined
hands as "Thc Twin Cities" today to
make the National Automotive Expo
sition, the biggest in history
Thousands of visitors are expected
in the cities during the show, which
is being held simultaneously with n
Twin Cities Builders Exposition in
the Overland building, half way be-
tween the cities on University ave-
nue.. pr 4. %" s'-sss @ a"~'}{
From the oldest to the newest mod
els of automobiles will be exhibited.
Some Of the very latest accessories
and developments in car comforts will
be demonstrated. Airplancs also will
be on exhibition. Other industrial
exhibits will be granted space in the
building.
st. Paul, Feb. 1.-The Twin City
Automotivc Show got under way to-
day.
With scores of models to pick from,
automobile purchasers were expect
ed from every section of the North
west The show will continue until
February II.
In connection with it will be the
national tractor and power farming
machinery show at the Minnesota
State Fair grounds.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-02-04
FUNERAL SERVICES HELD
. FOR LITTLE CHANDLER BOY

Funeral services were held Friday
afternoon at 80 o'clock at the home
for little Clifford Chandler, five
months-old child Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Wallace w. Chandler, Fifth ward.
Burial was made at Greenwood GEM
etery. He leaves to mourn his death,
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace
Chandler, and brother Donald.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-02-04
NEW LANDS ADDED TO ~
BELTRAMl COUNTY TAX aot1

New lands totalling 14,19O acre.
nave been added to the Beltrani
county tax roll as reported by the
land Office at Crookston. A Ek,.
amount is looked for from the Cas-
Lake land office. which would increase.
the valuation of the county real prop
erty about 100000.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-02-04
(By United Press)

Washington, Feb. 4.-History will
per. the following as the important
conference: WIZ ''' '''''
The five-powcr limitation treaty.
!unking many battleships, establish
ing a naval holiday and setting n fiat
allotment of tonnage of war ships be-
tween the five great naval powers nf-
ter the holiday.
The five-power poisonous gas and
submarine treaties, outlawinr gas as
a war weapon and the submarines as
commerce attackers.
The four-poWcr Pacific treaty aim
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