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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-18
LUMBER MARKET REPORT
INDICATES RETIREMENT

Taking everything into considerat-
ion, the lumber market shows better
ment. Not only volume of inquiry but
total sales have increased, according
to the American Lumberman. In some
sections slight confusion has arlsc.i
over announced decreases in freight
rates on southern pine. These reduct-
ions apply only to lumber sawed
by mills located east Of the MISSISSIPPI
pi River, and only to certain territory.
At most they will amount to not more
than 81 thousand feet, so their int!u-
ehce upon prices will be slight. Count
ry trade is showing more activity and
the belief is that it's volume will De
greater than was expected six weeks
OF two months ago. A steady improve
ment in Industrial demand is also no.
ted. The increase in business is emph-
ASKING that certain grades and work
ings. Of softwoods are particularly
scarce, For example, No. 8 common
southern pine boards are difficult to
obtain, as well as No. 2 dimension.
Production is increasing but not as
fast as volume Of orders. Prices on the
whole have not changed particularly,
tho the market has stronger tone,
50 that it is not as easy to obain con-
cessions as it was two weeks ago.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-18
TELEGRAPH AND POWER
SERVICE IS CRIPPLED
Rain and Sleet Cripple Wire
Service in Eighty-Mile
3. Radius of St. Paul
(By United Press)

St. Paul, March 18.-Hundreds of
telephone. telegraph and power line
poles went down under the weight
Of ice today. The damage is esti-
mated at hundreds of thousands of
dollars by owning companies.
Only 20 out Of 80 toll lines con-
trolled by the Tri-State telephone
company were working. Wire service
in all directions is crippled and many
cities and towns were without light
and power. -
Rain mixed with sleet froze as it
and covered the wires one inch
T. or more with ice. Telephone
. 'egraph companies said most
Oh q. ouble was within a radius of
so If the Twin Cities.
Pr 'ociation wires were rout-
ed via Falls and into Chicago:
There\ outlet to Fargo, and
only one = Nuluth. One hundred
and~twent. ;, heavily laden with
wires near .e fair grounds leading
to the north, fell early today. Du-'
luth also was affected. At Fargo, a
heavy snow fell, which today filled
the streets. and roads with mud and
sluSh.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-18
Prohibition Agents Find 1t
Impossible to Cope With
Florida Rum Runners
BAND is SAID TO BE
LARGELY OF FISHERMEN
Situation in Cuba Is Said to
Make Smuggling Pleasure
and Not a Risk
BY Paul r. Mallon
United Press Staff Correspondent)

Omitted Press Stan correspondent
Washington, March IS Omitted
Press) A thousand prohibition
agents concentrated on tic FLORIDA
coast could not break up the ruin
running navy whose miniature fleets
bear liquor to American shores, hlsn
government officials admitted to tnc
United Press.
The same situation confronts Them
that confronted the old English and
Spanish governments generations ago
when the freebooters concentrated
along the coast Of Scotland and South
Spain and refused to obey customs
and laws.
The vast horde of smugglers now en-
gagged in slipping liquor from CLoa
and the Bahamas into isolated .rlcts
along the southern coast line is .naut
up largely of simple fishermen, ac-
cording to the word of investigators
cials here.
These fishermen look on the prohi-
bition law in the same mancr in whlca
the lisher-folk of Valenv a and the
Dogger Banks of Scotland looked on
the laws which prohibited them from
getting good tobacco and certain
cothngs. They have organized Il
little industry bringing booze t.op:
nearby foreign possessions. They re-
fuse to see their industry as a vioia-
ton of the law.
These men know the Florida Coast
line as no revenue agents know it.
They know every nook and crcyice IN
the coastlinc,. They so out APPARENTLY
to fish and when night falls they make
their way to the booze port.
Most Of them go to Cuba. The sit
uation there makes smuggling Il pleas
urc, not a risk. Government official,
there realize big revenue from huge
liquor expectations. They nrc not like
ly to curb the traffic. Then again cab
met officers here can find no way OF
appealing to Cuban authorities OIL a
common ground to help stop the traf-
fic.
The Cuban government has - ~.
nibition law and there is no reason
why she should be asked by the
American State Department to Co.
force an American law. The Brit:.,::
GOVernment--rullng the BanamdS-lr
in u similar position. Because Of
these conditions, the state depart
mcnt has rcfraincd from asking CO.
operation Of these governments in
sitting the trade.
On the return trip, Of course, :he
fishermen find things bit barrier
but not much. If u patrol buat
there are half dozen Of thea 20
ratrol the 1000 miles Of Florida
coast linc-should by some Chance
run across the smugglcr, he is not
iikely to be caught.
The smugglcr can drop his booze
to the bottom Of the ocean with
small surface marker and when the
patrol boat comes up and searches the
fishing smack-thcre is no evidence.
As soon as the patrol boat goes away
the liquor can be drawn up from tn"
bottom Of the sea and brought ashore.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-18
BOX FACTORY SAW MILL
TO OPEN ABOUT APRIL !

The new saw mill of the kenti~.u-
LamoreauX company, which will b"
ne of the most modern and up-to-datr
in the country, is rapidly nearing CON
pIetion and Indications are that 1t will
begin operations about April lst.
A night shift will be added to tx
box company force numbering about
rs men, to which force another 80
men will be added as soon as the We cd
sawed is dry enough to handle at the
factory.
The opening Of Crookston mill
will also help speed up the box fact
DRY operations, in as much rs they
have been using the four-foot trim
mings from the mill.
The box company is behind in iillIhE
orders for shipment, and is anxious to
get started with both day and night
crews, in order to satisfy customc."
for their products.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-18
CURTIS WILL WRETLE
HEAVYWEIGHT SUNDAY
Lawrence johnson of St. Cloud
Promises to Give Bemidji
Wrestler Hard Match

Wrestling fans of the community
are promised a first class match here
Sunday afternoon when l.. G. Curtis
takes on Lawrence johnson of St.
Cloud at the new Moose hall at q
o'clock. Two preliminary, matches
are to be staged and complete en-
.tertainment is assured by those ar
ranging the meeting..x...~ ..,%a.s
= johnson has been a very persistent
challenger of Curtis for the past Sew
eral months and, although he weighs
around 100 pounds, Curtis has decid-
ed to take him on and do the best
he can with him. Fans who know
what Curtis did with John Albrecht,
the Minneapolis fireman, some time
ago, know that Curtis is capable Of
meeting and defeating men who out
weigh him by wide margin. Con
sequently, if Curtis puts up the best
he has, he is favored to win. Never
theless, johnson is no SLOUGH in the
wrestling game and his weight will
be a big factor in determining the
outcome of the match. Curtis
weighs in around 1856 pounds, "a
pounds less than johnson.
Altogether, a frst-class card is assur-
ed and indications are that the matt,
es will be well attended. Curtis
assures the fans that Johnson will be
on hand in plenty of time for the
match, so that there will be no cis-
appointment through his non-appear:
ance.
Popular prices are to be charged
and ladies as we'll as men are assured
a clean affair, one which they VII
never be sorry they attended, Curtis
declares.
The St. Cloud wrestler arrived in
Bemidji this morning and is anxious
for the match. Curtis announces
that he will soon go to Minneapolis
to meet Johnny Meyers, claimant OF
the middleweight championship, and
that much depends upon this match
tomorrow.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-18
HEARING ON WOOD RATE
WILL Be HELD TUESDAY
Public Hearing Of Complaint
Against Present Rates on
Fuel Wood Tuesday

TO hear arguments for and against
a lower freight rate on fuel wood, tn,
State Railroad and Warehouse Com
mission win have a representative
in Bemidji next Tuesday to conduct a
public hearing, as the result of d for
NAL complaint entered several weeks
ago from this community and filed
by Charles S. Carter Of Hines. The
. hearing was Originally scheduled for
last Thurs day. March 16, but due to
the illness of Chairman O. p. Is. Jacob
son Of the commission it was netes-
sary that the hearing be postponed.
The date has now been set for
March 81, and the hearing will be
called to order at the Markham hotel
at 10 4. m. Tuesday. The session Will
then undoubtly adjourn to the ROOFS
of the Civic and Commerce associat-
ion. There is every indication that
there will be large attendance at
this hearing in view Of the fact that
the entire Northwest is interested III
Il lower rate on fuel wood. Delegat-
ions are expected from all nearby
towns and villages and it is apparent
that many interesting facts will be
presented for the information Of INC
commission.
Those who have facts which will aid
the commission in arriving at Il falr
decision are urged to attend and pre-
sent their views. The need for a low.
freight rate on fuel wood has been
very apparent this past winter and it
is expected that the commission will
arrive Mt 2 decision soon after thL,
hearing in order that shippers may
have the benefit of lower rate At
once if such action is decided upoh.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-18
Saving Operations Will Begin
at 2 O'Clock Next Tuesday,
Officials Announce
ABOUT 200 MEN WILL
1t BE EMPLOYED AGAIN
Opening of Mills Adds About
$4,000 to Monthly Pay
Roll of Company

The welcome whites Of the big
Crookston Lumber company mill Wi
be heard for the first time for several
months next Tuesday morning, when
a full day shift,will begin its duties Of
turning logs into fine lumber.
According to c. e. listed, the mill
will begin operating Tuesday morning
instead of Monday as.at first planned.
This change is. being made, because it
will be necessary to blow steam into
the lake and if operations started
Monday, it would be necessary to
keep steam up to full capacity all Cay
Sunday. By changing it to TUESDAY
the extra day will not be required.
About 200 men will be employed on
the regular day shift beginning a.
TOO o'clock. Weather is always fact-
or in the opening Of the mill, when
operations begin so early in the spring
and if nothing unforeseen happens
the whistles will sound the glad ito
ings at TOO Tuesday morning.
The Crookston Lumber Company
will continue its logging operations
at Nebish until May first, according
to present plans, where about IS men
are employed.
With the opening Of the mil at
Plant Number l approximately SIS,
900 will be added to the monthly pay
roll, which money will be, felt among
the business men Of the city during
the coming summer months. -
Shipments of lumber are being
made by the local mill daily and indl-
cations are. that business will probab-
" increase, in this commodity, all u
which will materially add TO the pros
perity of Northern Minnesota.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-18
RIO WORKERS STILL ACTIVE
FOR sAcCos AND VANZETTI
:. y = . .-E-G1
(By United PreSS)

Rio De Janerio, March 18-The cru
SADIE of Rio workmen in, behalf of
Sacco and Vanzetti has not yet ter
minated, according to- an announce
ment from the Federation of Work
ingmen Of Rio De Janerio.
The views. of some of the labor
organizations of Rio regarding the
Sacco Vanzetti affair have been
stated internationally ever since the
time it was first known here that two
men had been pronounced guilty of
murder and sentenced to death. On
one occasion small group called
on editors Of newspapers and de-
manded that the case be given wild
er publicity in Brazil and that the
editors take the part Of the two CON
demmed men.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-18
ST. CLOUD AND NEARBY
TOWNS WITHOUT POWER
(By United Press)

St. Cloud, March 18.-St. Cloud
and as nearby villages and towns
were without power and light today
when the St. Cloud Public Service
company's power lines went down
under heavy sleet. Wires just out of
the power house near the lower Mis-
sissippi bridge snapped under the
weight of ice.
There was little hope Of restoring
power service before noon. The
wires to other towns are down in
many places, and it will be some time
before service is restored. Tele-
graph and telephone communications
were in a similar plight.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-18
PARENT-TEACHE ASSOCIATION
HOLDS INTERESTING SESSION

The Parent Teacher association of
the Bemidji State Teachers college
held very interesting meeting from
3 to 5 o'clock yesterday at the col
lege. The program opened with mus
ic from two groups Of children, two
songs being sung by nine children
from the lst and End grades, and
two songs by eight children from the
9Th and 9th grades. w. l.. Brooks
then gave very interesting and in
structive talk on "Thrift," after
which thrift campaign was sug-
gested and a committee was appoint
ed to work out the details. The pro-
gram closed with a pleasing solo by
Miss Myrtle Wickham, and afternoon
tea was served.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-18
LEGION TO ENTERTAIN
!" LADIES TUESDAY NIGHT

Legionaires, members of the Lc-
gion Auxiliary and their escorts are
assured very enjoyable time
Tuesday evening when the Ralph
Oracle Post of the American Legion
entertain the Auxiliary and their
escorts at the rooms of the Civic 4
Commerce association.
An excellent program has been
prepared by the committee in
charge and this will be followed by
dancing and card playing. Lunch
will be served later in the evening.
All members of the American Lee
gion, whether members Of the local
post or not, and all members of the
Auxiliary and their escorts are urg-
ed to be present. The entertain
men. will begin at o'clock.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-18
LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
TO INSTALL NEXT TUESDAY

The Loyal Order Of Moose will
hold installation next Tuesday eve
ming at 1880 o'clock. The Women
Of the Mooseheart Legion and the
members of the Junior Order Of
Moose have been invited to partici-
pate in the exercises.
After the regular session, lunch
will be served and general gct-ac-
quaintcd gathering will be the pro-
gram Of the evening. with a view Of
more firmly ccmenting the good fell
lowship between the order proper
and it's auXiliarics.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-18
SAINTS DAY RESTORED
IN CHURCHES OF ITALY
(By United PreSs)

Rome, March 18--In conformity
with the papal decree Of Pope Bene-
dict replacing the feast day Of St.
Joseph as one of the official feast
days of the church, special services
will be held tomorrow in a goodly
number Of the churches throughout
Italy. In 1911 Pope Pious Tenth
struck off the day from the official
list of fcasts as established by the
Church, but the decree met with so
little popular favor that Pope Bene-
dict restored the celebration.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-18
SPEAKER OF HOUSE STILL
AGAINST INTRODUCING BILL
(By United Prsss)

Washington, March 18.-Housc
leaders today found Speaker Gillett
in an "unreceptive" mood about
"gagging" the house Monday SO the
bonus bill could be forced through.
Back from his Florida vacation, the
Massachusetts representative let it
be known that he still cherished the
hope that the bonus should not be-
brought up under the gag" plan sus-
pension Of rules.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-18
DISSENSION INTERPRETERS
+ ~ In PACIFIC PACT FIGHT
CIV United Press)

Washington, March 1S.-Dissen-
sion among. the four-power treaty
foes in the senate is interfering with
their efforts to win over enough SEN
ators to defeat the pact.
The Democrats charged the four
power Republican bitter-enders are
unable to increase their strength and
have begun to take the position that
they, rather than the Republicans,
should decide the tactics Of opposi-
ton. Among the Democrats them
selves there is some pickering over
strategy.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-18
BENSFiELD ADMITS PART
IN ROBBERY AT CHICAGO
(By United Press)

Milwaukee, Wis, March 49,
George Bensficld, arrested with Jim
my LaPorte, Tommy O'Connor's pal
at Racine Thursday, confessed that
he. LaPorte and James Larson robbed
a. building and loan association office
at Chicago. on Wednesday night Of
last week and obtained $4,000, ac-
cording to police.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-18
BLAME EDUCATION DEPT.
FOR EXODUS OF MENNoNITEs
(By United Press)

Winnipeg, March 18-Much feel
ing is prevalent against the PROVING
ial department Of education because
of the exodus Of the Mennonites.
Merchants who have businesses in
the district are already feeling a loss
in trade although. the exodus has
hardly. begun. They feel that if the
officials, Of; the department Of edu-
cation had been more tactful in
their treatment of the mennonites
the exodus would not have occurred.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-18
OBENCHAIN JURY STILL
UNDECIDED ON VERDICT
(By United Press)

Los Angeles, March 1S.-The
Obenchain jury stood 9 to 2 for con-
viction early today, according to an
unofficial report. One juror, promi-
ncnt oil man, was known to be unde-
cided and might join the minority.
The mixed jury, which is trying
Madalynne Obenchain for the muir
der of J. Bolton Kennedy, was to be
summoned to resume deliberations at
9 o'clock this morning, having been
locked up all night.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-18
HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE
WOULD CUT DOWN NAVY
(By United PresS)

Washington, March IS. - TIE
house subcommittee on naval appro-
priations today reported that it had
decided on reductions in the navy
which will save taxpayers at least
$175, 100000 in the next fiscal year.
Of this saving, $90,OOO,OOO will be
directly traceable to the recent arms
conference agreement, this being the
sum that ordinarily would be allow
ed the navy for new construction
work.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-18
CHICAGO CONCERN HIT
BY HEAVY FIRE Loss
(By United Press)

Eau Claire. Wis, March 1S.--The
Chicago Machine Shop, warehouse
stockroom and office building Of the
Northwestern Steel G. Iron Works of
this city was completely destroyed by
fire this morning.
The loss, estimated between $780,
600 and 100000, is partly covered
by insurance. An over-heated stove
in the shipping room is supposed to
have started the fire.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-18
NAVAL MILITIA PUTS ON
49,, VERY ENJOYABLE DANCE

A very enjoyable dance with an
exceptionally large attendance was
staged by the Bemidji Naval Militia
unit at the new armory Friday eve
ming. The armory was especially
decorateds for the occasion, st. Pa
tricks Day. Music was furnished
by the Riggs fve-piece orchestra. =
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-18
SEES NO RELATION BETWEEN
HIGH SKIRTS AND LOW MORALS
(BY United Pressl

Grand Forks, March ,1S-It is no
more immoral for a girl to dress in
the prevailing fashion than for a
bather to wear a bathing suit, in the
opinion Of DR.. Carl Stolz, instructor
in Wesley Methodist College here.
DR.. Stolz sees no relation between
short skirts and low morals.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-18
CASINO WANTS MONOPOLY
ON ALL HOTEL PROPERTY
(Dy United PfeSS)

Monte Carlo, March 18-Interests
representing the Casino are negotia-
ting, according to recent report,
to buy the Hotel Metropole, well
known to tourists. Acquisition of
this property would, it is understood,
give the Casino virtual monopoly of
all hotel properties accessible to it.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-18
FORMER CANADIAN OFFICER
HELD IN TAYLOR MYSTERY
(By United Press)

Los Angeles, March ia for
mer officer in the Canadian army, ar
rested last night in Mexicali in con-
nection with the. William Desmond
Taylor murder, arrived here this
morning. He was arrested on infor-
nation supplied from the American
side of the line.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-18
VISCOUNT PEEL NAMED
SECRETARY FOR INDIA
(By United PreSs)

London, March 18.-Viscount Peel
was today appointed Secretary of
State for India, succeeding Edwin
Montague. Viscount Peel, who is
Liberal, recently succeeded Sir Eric
Geddes in the. coalition government
as minister of transportation.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-18
w. B. A. OF MACCABEES
TO MEET MONDAY NIGHT

The regular meeting Of the Wom-
ans Benefit Association Of Macca-
bees will be held Monday night at 8
o'clock at the K. C. hall. All men,
bers Of the guard team are urged to
be present promptly for practice. Al
ter the business meeting lunch will be
served and dancing enjoyed, to
which the members and their friends
are invited.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-18
DIRECTORS OF "BIG TEN
III HOLD SECRET SESSION
(By United Press)

Chicago; March 18.-Following a
secret session Of three days and two
nights, directors of the "Big Ten"
here refused to make public any ac-
ton which was taken in the fight of
collegiate authorities against pro-
fessionalism. -
The golf tournament for the "Big
Ten" will be held in. Chicago June 10,
and the. tennis tournament starting
May Is. y .
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-18
WIEDFIELD MAY BECOME
'CERMANY'S AMBASSADOR
(By United Press)

Berlin, Germany, March 1S.-The
German government has requested
the American government to consent
to the appointment of Arthur WED
field, former manager and director of
the Kruuns, German ambassador to
Washington.
, Wieldield resigned from his posi-
ton as head of the famous munitior
works yesterday indicating that he
would accept the Wirth governments
offer of the position.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-18
COAL STRIKE SITUATION
NOW UP TO EIGHT MEN
(RY United Pressl

New York City, March 1S.--Eight
men today held the power to decide
whether the anthracite coal fields
shall be tied up April 1. Four speak
ers and four officers Of the United
Mine Workers will begin the task of
settling the problem at 2 p. m. next
Tuesday, and will continue in session
until some agreement is reached.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-18
RED WING HIGH CAPTURES
BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Mortified, March 18.-The Red
Wing high school today held ths
state high school basketball chan.
pionship. The husky Red Wing fvs
downed Madison in the final game
81 to "a.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-18
TWO BURNED TO DEATH IN
AUGUSTA THEATRE FIRE
(By United Press)

Augusta, Ca, March 1S.-Two
persons were burned to death when
fire Destroyed the Grand Opera the
atre early today, causing a property
loss estimated at $4,000.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-18
C:ookston Mill No. 1

Tuesday morning will see the
Crookston Lumber Co.. mill No. 1
in operation again for a full sea-
sons saving. THE mill has been
put in shape during the past few
weeks and the mill pond freed. of
ice. Seven o'clock Tuesday morn
ing will see q large number Of men
set to work. Only the day shift
will be employed. " ~
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-18
INDIA LEADER SENTENCED
TO SIX YEARS IN PRISON

London, March 19.-M. X. Gandhi,
homeopathic India leader, has
been tried and sentenced to six years
Imprisonment, according to Dispatch
es received today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-03-18

The Pioneer is the only daily
within 100 miles of Bemidji and
has the largest circulation in
Northern Minnesota. .'T .