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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-18
REIMBURSEMENT OF TAXES
BEING DISCUSSED TODAY
(By United Press)

Minneapolis. JAM 18.-Readjust-
msnt Of taxes in Minnesota was dis
cussed today at the sixth annual Min
nesota Tax Conference
The conference organized six years
ago, meets annually to discuss local
and state taxes.
The tonnage tax on iron ore. which
has recently caused considerable
newspaper comment probably will oc-
cupy much Of the attention of the
conference. Taxes are now being col
lected. The municipal, county and
state governments are given an OPP
portunity to see how the tonnage tax
and tax limitation bills passed by the
last Legislature are working out.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-18
SUPERINTENDENT WEST a
va =. REELECTED BY BOARD

Superintendent J. C. West was re-
elected at the regular meeting OF the
board Of education Tuesday evening
to succeed himself as superintendent
of the .Bemidji public schools upon
the expiration of his present term,
August /, 1922. Mr.. West was re-
elected by the board at an increase
in salary, the salary for his second
year to be $4,000.
This action was taken by the board
at this time to insure having super
intendent to arrange for the opening
Of the schools next fall. Routine bust
ness matters were the only other
matters taken up by the board at
this session.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-18
PLAN TO FIGHT z
CANDIDATES OF DRYS
nv IJnited tPress)

Cleveland, o., Jan. 18 tBy Ken
meth Clark Beer and wines will be
the paramount issue Of the next con-
pressional election in November,
Major Marcolin, assistant to William
Stayton, Baltimore director Of the
Association Against Prohibition
Amendment, Inc, made this predic-
ton to the United Press today,in tell
ing of the nationwide campaign
planned to force repeal Of the olstead
act: III
The association, with a membership
already greater than the total NUM-
Der of prohibition votes ever cast in
a national election, is prepared to
fight every congressional candidate
in America who opposes ~ per cent
beer and light wines, said Marcolin,
Who is in charge Of activities in Ohio.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-18
CHINA FEARS OPEN DOOR +
RESOLUTION BY POWERS
China Has Not Yet Given Her
Approval to Reservations
Approved By Farley
(By United Press)

Washington, Jan. lS.-China fears
the sweeping open door resolution in
the arms conference by the American
government, it was revealed today
The Chinese delegates may make OBJ
jections to part Of this reservation
or may accept the document only
with reservation OF ask explanation
of it.
Although the other powers have
given sincere approval to the new
American reservations, China has not
yet accepted it. Dr.. Wang, one of the
three Chinese delegates to the con-
ference said today.
Wang stated that he believed the
people of China might fear the res
ervation sponsored by. Secretary
Hughes as the first step for some in
ternational control Of China by the
powers.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-18
ASSOCIATION TO BEGIN g
FUND DRIVE TOMORROW

The big drive for raising funds for
the Community Chest will begin to-
morrow morning at 9 o'clock. Letters
and a list of the budget allotments
have been mailed out and the COM
mittees are instructed to secure the
amounts allotted MS far as possible.
These allotments are merely sug-
gestions, but If less is paid by some,
others will have to make up the diff
ference. ,s-ilr 49,.
The amounts in each case are less
than was donated by each individual
last year, which means direct saw
ing, not only Of money to each in
dividual, but if subscribed at one
time, with payments distributed in
three installments, will save time and
expense for the association.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-18
SCIENTISTS PLAN To
F0RETELL EARTHQUAKES
(By United Press)

Berkeley, Cal, Jan. 1S.---The time
may be coming when earthquake pre-
dictions may be distributed just like
weather forecasts---and with similar
degree of accuracy
The regents of the University OF
Californit have appropriated $4,000
for the purchase of an instrument
to be installed at the Mount Hamil-
ton, Cal, observatory designed to
gather data on which future prcdic'
tons may be based.
The theory on which astronomers
and biologists of the University arc
now working is that changes in lati-
tude, slight but nevertheless detected
by various observatiories prccedc as
we'll as follow quakes.
Data, these men believe, can be
gathered covering these changes in
latitude on which accurate earthquake
forecast can be based.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-18
CHARTER COMMISSION
HOLDS MEETING TONIGHT
General Public Is Urged to Be
Present and Take Part in
Framing New Charter

The charter. commission meets
again tonight ad general invitation
is extended to all citizens to be pres
ent and enter into the discussion. r
An outline has been drafted by the
committee of the commission for the
proposed new city charter which pro
vides for Commission elected Tor, 9
four-year term. the odd numbered
wards to elect for a four-year term
and the even numbered wards for a
two-year term at the first elections
8 The salary Of the commissioners
shall be 81 per, meeting, but not to
exceed 500 for the year. An auditor
is not to be retained by the year, but
hired by the job. The city clerk is
also to act as clerk Of the commission.
A diagram has been submitted
showing the connections and relations
Of the various city departments to
the people. The chart shows first OF
all the people. - -
Under this heading, connected by
lines are listed the initiative, refer
endum, recall. To these headings are
attached the following: Park board,
five commissioners and municipal
court officers to be elected by the
people. -. &
Below these headings are the fol-
lowing: Library board, city attorney,
city manager and auditor, to be Sc
ldcted by the commissioners; and
after these come the following
Finance, welfare, safety, service and
city clerk, to be selected by the city
manager. -, Z 4 .'s@.~r
Under the sub-heading Of the five
~ Continued on page g.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-18
A. G. Rutledge Being Mention
ed Favorably as Material
for Secretary Of State
DEMOCRAT COMMITTEE
TO MEET JANUARY "a
Talk of Oscar Hallam as Man
to Succeed Kellogg Still
Continues Favorable
(From Daily Pioneer State Capitol
News BureauJss

St. PAUL. Jan. 1S.-Mysteries OF
Big Ben clock have nothing on the
new convention plan primary law
which goes into effect in this years
Minnesota elections. What will hap
pen and why nobody knows, so that
now as never before political prog
nosticators may be regarded as about
has accurate as a hungry fortune teller.
For Just that reason squint at the
political horizon is of more than pass
ing interest. No man knoweth who
will be Endorsed at the state conven-
ton and the same number Of men
don't know whether the convention
'tags" will bring home the bacon, or
a large yellow lemon. 1t must be re.
membered that after the democratic
and republican state conventions have
acted, any proud citizen who is out
of Jail and has the price, may file for
any office, from governor down. Of
course, it is admitted that it wouldn't
do him any good to file for governor
on the republican ticket for the word
has gone out that the present COVER.
nor will be Jake with the republican
convention. So that would be so much
for that.
Before word or two is said about
the democratic situation for COVER
nor, let Pioneer readers know this,
that there is more than rumors to
the effect that their former well
known citizen, A. G. (Doc) Rutledgc,
is apt to loom loud as candidate for
the republican nomination for the
position of secretary of state Doc
nigh develop more strength than
some at first would suspect He de.
veloped enough strength to be ap-
pointed assistant immigration COM
missioner. There are few men who
have worked up a wider personal ac-
quaintanceship than Doc, and if any
one enters the portals Of the Mime
sofa state capitol these days without
hearty handshake from A. G., it is
not A. G.'s fault. AS secretary of the
Northern Minnesota Editorial associa-
ton he has won the friendship of the
newspaper boys-and girls of all
parts OF the state. Doc doesn't deny
he has ambitions and while he hasn't
said he was a candidate, it's d safe
bet that his friends wouldn't have to
give him very hard push to have
him get in.
Now. so far as the democratic stu
alton is concerned. there is the same
Continued on Page 81
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-18
BLAMES LACK OF CONTROL
FOR JUVENILE DELINQUENCY
(By United Press)

Fargo, N. D., Jan. 1S.--Increasing
lack of strength and integrity in the
home is accountable for growing
juvenile delinquency, according to
Miss Alice Duffy, Fargo policewoman
and welfare worker for many years.
"The home. school, church, movies,
automobile, pool hall, public dances,
notwithstanding but the. one
underlying cause, the increasing lack
of strength and integrity in the home
and the breaking up of parental au-
thorty and control, is blamed for the
present condition of our youth" she
saws.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-18
TWO. FAST BASKETBALL
GAMES HERE TONIGHT
Ca.s Lake High School to Play
Bemidj j High; Army Squad
Meet. Cambridge

Two fast games of basketball are
.esnrad fans tonight when the Cass
+ ,aka high school team comes mere
nsnlay the .Bemidji high school team
and the Cambridge city team jour.
news here from Crookston 10 NEE.
the Bemidji Army team. Both games
will be staged at the new armory' th e
high school game, to be called az Q
O'clock. the other game to follow. :,
louis Neun1ann, who was injured
in the Little Falls game last week,
will be unable to take part in the
game this evening. He suffered At
that time torn ligament in his ankle
from, which he has not vet recovered.
John Henry will undoubtedly start
as center, Davis and Peterson as
forwards, with Boyce and Smith as
guards. zas., s7. l...{=It<E, ,,.
= Cass Lake has strong lineup this
year and pre-game dope is that close
contest will be the result of this meet
ing. Hanson of Fosston, former
North Dakota Agricultural college
star. will ,officiate at this game: =
For the second game OF the eve eve,
ming. the Bemidji Army team will
take the floor with lineup consid-
erably strengthened by the addition
Of Plnmmer and Tanner, former Be
midi high school and city team stars.
This team had an 'off week" last
week but with the new lire-up it is
expected that the old style chang up
game will be staged. The Bemidji
team begins its tour next Monday
and is anxious to take the visitors into
camp before running up against the
independent aggregations of Crooks
ton, Grand Forks, Minot and James
town. -
The Cambridge squad is composed
largely of former Excelsior city team
players and from all reports the squad
is rated as among the best in the vi
entity Of the Twin Cities.
Two, games for the price of one
admission are offered local fans to-
night and it is hoped by both teams
that hearty support will be given.
Admission has been set at rs cents
for children and SO cents for adults.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-18
PLAN HOME TALENT PLAY At
PINEWOOD SATURDAY NIGHT

A home talent play entitled IA
Poor Married Man," will be staged
at Pinewood Saturday evening nt .
o'clock. The cast includes Thomas
Bakken as Jupiter Jackson, Hjalmar
Meland as Billy Blake, Adolf Bakken
as DR.. Graham, Ray Thompson as
Prof. John 3. Wise, Marie Hynes as
Zoic Ford, Bertha Meland as Mrs.
Ford, Goldie Taylor as Rosalind Will
son, and Gudrun Koppang as June
Graham. The cast has been practicing
regularly and fine entertainment is
assured all who attend.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-18
"Father Of BemidjI' Succumbs
in Kan.as City Hospital
Tuesday Afternoon .
WAS NATIONAL FIGURE T =.
IN REPUBLICAN RANKS <
His Interest in Success of THIS
City Was Shown By Frequent
Long Visits Here
{By United Press)

\ c. panl Jan. 18.-T ANS BlxDy,
former political power in Minnesota,
d;ad late Tuesday at the Chr r4s
p plsu in Kansas City. Bixby was y 3
horn in Red Wing, MINI. Ear lyy.n pns
career he was publisher Of 1ne ny
Wing Republic Later: ne was ~
charge of st. Paul neWspaper, anu
since 1909 he.Was publisher OF
Services will be held at Muskogee,
Okla, and burial at Red wing
fans Bixb5y passed away in "a hos
,;+al at Kansas City Tuesday after
noon at 5 o'clock. He left sulviy.ns
him the widow and three sons, Eoson ,,
Joel and Tams, Jr. The tuneral WIZ
he held at their home in MusKogee
and burial at Red Wing, Mimi, Mr..
Bixby's old home. ill.,.
While Mr.. Bixby had been alllng
for some time and his friends were
somewhat apprehensiye for his wei
fare, vet his death came: as SURPRISE
and shock. 5. Y, ..-...>,.. - ,..-.-..o
Mr.. Bixby, some time ago, became
a national figure in politics ana later
very prominent in the newspaper
world. He was raised at Red wing,
Mimi, and first engaged in carrying
on bakery there. He became active
in civic affairs and soon entered into
politics: 80 ;;: ;; - J: !,
He was a republican, and at time
when the young men Of the state
ss+od tho control of- the republican
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-18
MUSIC LOVERS ASSURED II
/. FINE PROGRAM FRIDAY
Alice Sjoselius, Grand Opera
Prima Donna, to Appear
E Here. Friday Night

Seldom. if ever, is city the size OF
Bemidji visited by an artist so high
on the ladder of fame as Miss Ahcs
Sioselius, VINO is to appear here FRI
day night at the Methodist church.
Bemidji people are indeed fortunate
in having an opportunity OF hearing
this noted singer and the Study club
is being congratulated on securing
her.
TO have a grand opera prma donna
appear in recital in this city is no
small achievement and the people are
expected to show their appreciation
by. filling the Methodist church to
capacity. In anticipation OF this, ar
engagements are being made for extra
seating capacity, and it is expected
that every seat will be filled long be-
fore the recital begins.
Mrs. Frances ODER, another Duluth
girl who has won signal success in
the musical world, will be the accom-
PIANIST. This is what newspaper of
Boston, that hotbed of musical critics,
has to say of Miss Sjoselius:
"Alice Sjoselius, soprano who has
sung with success in European opera
houses and concert halls. sang for
the first time in Boston yesterday.
Her voice is inherently a noble one,
having sensuous color and brilliancy,
1t is big voice and a beautiful one.
Miss Sjoselius showed her apprecia-
ton of broad melodic style, and she
sang the Mozart with real feeling.
In the Swedish songs she was simple,
natural and pleasing. The sincerity
and innate vocal capacity of Miss
Sioselius was evident. The audience
applauded her cordially and the nov
city of her program was enjoyed"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-18
ODD FELLOWS TO HOLD L.
~. MEETING FRIDAY NIGHT

The Odd Fellows will meet in the
new Moose hall over the .Bemidji
Hardware Co. store next Friday night.
This will be their first meeting in the
new home and indications are that
the lodge will turn out in large num-
bers. a.ij ysf5=:ss - H. ;; ~ W
Work in the initiatory degree will
be conferred upon a large class Of
candidates and it is understood that a
committee has been named to pro-
vide for refreshments. Every Odd
Fellow, whether q member of the To-
cal lodge or visitor, is requested to
be present. 5.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-18
FIVE FIREMEN DROP INTO
BLAZE WHEN ROOF FALLS
(By United Press)

Canton, N. j., Jan. 1S.-Five fire
men were hurled to an oven when the
roof of burning building collapsed
early today. All were pulled out alive,
but one suffered probably fatal in
juries.
The firemen werd on the roof Of
the Economic department store when
the flames spread and ate away the
beams beneath their feet, and they
dropped down. Martin Carrigan's
skull was fractured. The estimate OF
the damage was $4,000. -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-18
McPARTLlNiFILESAS
CANDIDATE FOR. SENATE

F. J. McPartlin of International
Falls has filed for the office Of state
senator for Beltrami and Kooc hiching
counties. Mr.. McPartlin has been a
member Of the house from Koochich-
ing for the past two years and now
has aspirations to become senator.
His filing, although not surprise,
to the voters Of this section, is not
being taken seriously, as it has been
generally conceded by men and won-
en- in both counties that the senator
should be selected from the southern
parts of Beltrami county.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-18
MARGARET TROPPMAN TO
APPEAR ON ORPHEUM STAGE

Miss Margaret Troppman, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. f. G. Troppman
Of this city, has accepted contract
from the Orpheum theatre circuit to
appear as a headliner in toe and ar
tistic dancing on that vaudeville cir
cult.
Miss Troppman left last evening
for Memphis, Tenn, where she will
complete her preliminary preparation
for immediate entrance before the
fOOtlightS. tsr~s'-.,r 60. f. u -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-18
INVALID WOMAN BADLY
INJURED IN BBURNING HOME
(By United Press)

= Milwaukee, Jan. 1S---Trapped in
a bed where she was confined, Mrs.
Bertha Scanton, So, an invalid, was
seriously burned here last night when
fire destroyed her home. Her cries
attracted noighbors who rescued her,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-18
N. D. COMMISSIONERS TO
saa. ASK CHANGES IN LAWS
(By United Press)

jamestown, N. D., Jan. 10:
Changes in regard to laws will be
asked of the next North Dakota legis-
lature BY the North Dakota
county commissioners association
opening their annual three-day meet
ing here today. These will pertain
to changes in laws requiring the coun-
ty commissioners to spend large sums
Of money over which they have no
control. III zsEs II, ::
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-18
ARMED RAIDERS ATTACK
2. ~ = ,gt
IRISH POLICE STATION

Dublin, Jan. 1S.-Armed raiders
in the south of Ireland today were
feared to be the first signs of repub-
lican opposition to the Irish Free
State. The police station at Char les
town in Mayo county was attacked
by armed men, VINO carried away
arms and captured three policemen.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-18
RED LAKE LINE REDUCES
"a. FREIGHT, ON FUEL WOOD

Rates on fuel wood on Minnesota
traffic from points on the Minneapo-
lis, Red Lake and Manitoba railway
have been reduced cent per hundred
pounds, effective January Is.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-18
NORTH DAKOTA HOTEL MEMS
. ! ASSOCIATION Is, GROWING

: Bismarck, N. D., Jan. 1S.-The
membership in the North Dakota
Restaurant and Hotel Mems assocla-
ton meeting here today has grown
rapidly during the past year, accord
ing to Dee Heads of Fargo, secre-
tary.s -. ->@.s q -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-18
u. S. TO ACT AS MEDIATOR
IN TACNA.ARICA DISPUTE
(By United PresS)

Washington, Jan. 1S.--The United
States government today invited Chile
and Peru to send delegates to Wash
ington to negotiate 4 settlement Of
the Tacna-Arica dispute.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-18
JUNIOR BALL
TO BE VERY FORMAL AFFAIR
Z (Ry United Pressl

Minneapolis, Jan. 1s.--Those who
sought to- make the Junior ball an
open affair at the University of Min
nes0ta failed. Evening gowns, dress
suits, SO corsages and taxicabs will be
in order when the aristocratic bali
comes off. About 800 invitations viii
be issued. f..
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-18
(By United press)

Santiago, Chile, Jan. 19.----Chile has
accepted the United States offer of
mediation in the dispute with Peru
over the Ancou treaty. g.,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-18
NEW N. q. AUTO TAGS ARE
ORANGE WITH BLACK FIGURES
eBy United Press,.

Bismarck, N. D., JAM 1S.-The
1922 automobile tags for North Da-
kota will have an orange background
with black numerals and letters. The
tags will soon be ready for dstribu-
ton. s.-. ~
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-18

Under the sub-heading of the five
! Continued on page g.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-03-07
PLAN TO MAKE
TOLSTEAD LAW
MORE EFFECTIVE

The voIstead act which is supposed to
provide ways and means Of enforcement
of prohibition has failed because it ex-
empts all prohibition enforcement officers
from the usual civil service rules" ac-
eording to Imogen B. Oakley of Phila-
delphia, chairman Of the civil service d.
vision of the General Federation of
Women's Clubs which this winter is con-
centrating in a very special way on the
enforcement of the eighteenth amend
ment of the Constitution.
"The National Civil Service Reform
League offers convincing proof that as a
result many Of these officers, by lack of
education and experience, are wholly in
, capable and many more are ex-bartend-
ers and ex-saloon keepers, who are OPP
posed to the amendment and its en-
forcement," declares Mrs. Oakley.
1.-THE civil service division of the gem
eral federation has, therefore, Joined
with the National Civil Service Reform
League In sponsoring q bill which is
now before Congress and which provides
that all prohibition enforcement officers
shall be put under the usual civil rules.
This bill is known as House Bill 6045
and Senate Bill 1915 and every club is
asked TO write to Frederick R. Lehlbach,
chairman OF the committee on reform in
civil service In the House, and Thomas
Sterling chairman of the committee on
civil service and retrenchment in the
Senate and urge the passage of the bill"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-03-07
GRANT COUNTY
NQUANDARY
Officials Await Results of Re-
fuSal to Obey State
Orders.
snecIal Ii 90 ~.

MARION. Ind, March County off,
cials today were sitting tight, awaiting
word from the State board Of accounts,
following action of the Grant County
commissioners late Monday in refusing to
comply with an order Of the State board
and disallow a claim filed by the super
fntendent Of the poor farm, for pay for
.lSbOr performed by inmates.
AThe State board has instructed Field
Yxaminers to charge back to the super
intendent all moneys paid out in the
past for such labor and instructed the
commissioners to refuse to approve such
claims in the future. The commissioners,
however, Monday approved 4 claim for
SI55 for inhrmary inmates labor acting
on advice OF the county attorney. The
State board claims Grant County IS the
only county IN Indiana that pays inmates
for labor, and claims such payment is
illegal. The custom has been followed
here for the past twenty years and
funds for the payment have been ap-
propriated By the county council during
that time.