as^'VOL. 11 NO. 16 INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MINN.. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9th, 1919 ?NAIt FALLS PRESS VOL. 14, NO. 62 BORDER BUDGET VOL. 14, NO. IS STANTON FLAYS BEN1DJ1 BONUS BLANKS ARE PROMINENT VISITORS COMMERCIAL CLUB FARMERS ARE PLACED PRESIDENT WILSON "V I ISSUED TO SOLDIERS -BADDETTE OFFICIALS AREJNTERTAINED HOLDS GOOD MEETING IN CAPITALIST CLASS IMPROVING NICELY Board in Chicago Selling $20,000,000 Members of the State Board of Control Judge Says Blind Pigs Run With Local New .Members Voted. In—Various Leaders of Industrial Conference British Press, King Worry—Swiss, Bonds. Payments to be Made Soon Examine Location for State Officials Doing Nothing to Stop Committees Appointed, Named and PI ace Agriculturists With Employers Haitens Send Sympathy Supreme Court Will Pas On It Feeble Minded Patients .? Other Business Transacted .1 J.V '-. Them—Must Stop HIS DAUGHTERS RETURN WILL BE PAID IN ORDER PLEASED WITH LOCATION REPORTS ON VISIT OF CITY ATTORNEY SHOWS PRESIDENT WILSON FAVORS ,i TO THEIR HOMES OF BLANKS FILED COM'L CLUB ENTERTAINS DUTY OF EXECUTIVES STATE BOARD OF CONTROL THIS CLASSIFICATION t$ 1 -Washington, Oct. 7—President Wilson Since the last issue of the Press While members of the state bonus Minufes of the special meeting A few days ago Judge C. W. Stanton Washington, Oct. 7.—The farmer continues to improve and he is board are in Chicago conferring with this city has been honored by a visit held September 20, 1919, read and severely scored the authorities was put in the employer-capitalist eating and sleeping well, said a bulletin bond dealers with a view to selling from the State Board of Control, consisting approved as read. for their failure to assist the county class Monday at opening session of issued at 11:25 a. m. today by of Chairman Charles E. Vasley, the $20,000,000 of state certificates of The following persons were elected in the prosecution of violations of the industrial conference called by -iear Admiral Graysoni"- the President's C. J. Swendsen, Ralph Wheelock indebtedness with which to pay the as Resident individual membership the liquor and gambling laws, and President Wilson to see if capital, physicyin Rear Admiral" Stitt, and Dr. G. C. Hanna, Superintendent bonuses to'servic.e men and1 women of 5 declared that the time had come for labor and the public, grouped about head of the Naval Medical school Minnesota: the service men and women of the home for the feeble 121 Thomas Carroll. a round table, can find a solution for the violaters to realize that their 1 ere, and Dr. Sterling Ruffin of this minded and epileptics at Fairbault. are 'besieging the board's offices 175 IGeorge P. Allen. the labor unrest and cost of living lawlessness would be no longer city. 'V These gentlemen were accompanied in the capitol, various American 221 Pat Cusick. problems. countenanced, and in imposing both The bulletin follows: by Otto Diercks, state superintendent Legion offices, Red Cross headquarters 222 J. A. Spencer. The question of the status of representative jail and fine sentences as high as White House, Oct. 7, 1919, 11:25 of timber, State Auditor J. A. O. and the offices of clerks of the 223 Eugene W. Putnam. of the farmers was months in jail and $200.00 fine and a. m. Preus, Chief Engineer Davidson, and district court throughout the state 224 1. C. Harsh. raised by Thomas L. Chadbourne of costs. Judge Stanton delivered himself, Tht President's improvement has General Manager W. H. Gemmell of in quest of application blanks for 225 jChas. Burnett. New York, a broker and one of the according to the Bemidji Pioneer continued, his appetite is decidedly the Minnesota and International Railway.- the state bonus. 226 C. H. Anderson. representatives of the public, when about as follows: better and he is sleeping well. v. 227 iEd. Bancroft. the conference directed each of the The rush at the capitol began late "I have been impressed during the (Signed) Editor Frank Day of the Fairmont The following person was elected yesterday, although it had been announced three groups—capital, labor and the trial of these cases and by the investigations GRAYSON. to non-resident membership: application blanks would Sentinel, and Editor C. M. Atkinson public—to select members for committees which I have been able ,to RUFFIN. 18 M. J. Murphy, Duluth, Minnesota.:' of the Mesaba Ore of Hibbing were on organization and rules. not be ready for distribution until make on my own account that there ,, STITT. also here as a committee from the this morning. William B. Wilson, secretary of labPr, i' is in this county, particularly in the Spent Very Good Night Purs'uant to provisions of new'ByLaws State Editorial Association looking the temporary chairman, was Clerks Busy village of Baudette and in this city, The President shows further lm- recently adopted by the Club, into the feasibility of establishing a asked by Mr. Chadbourne whether A corps of clerks at room 211, the a disregard for the law in reference provement today. He had "a very the President appointed the following state newsprint factpry and seeing the farmer delegates were to be repreented capitol, was busy all day passing out good night" and is anxious to to liquor violations particularly, that get Standing Committees: if they could find a suitable location, in any of the three groups, the blank forms, while another corps is deplorable and I believe that it »s back to work, White House officials Finance—F. H. Keyes, R. C. Bennett, this committee was accompanied by Secretary Wlson then placed the was forwarding supplies to the various said. the duty of one who is presiding as C. W. Prettyman. State Drainage Engineer E. V. Willard. farmers in the capital group, stating agencies which are co-operating a judge of the district court when Rear Admiral Grayson, the President's it Membership—K. A. Fosse, H. T. a grouping that such was in compl with the board in the distribution of physician, .will keep the President becomes his disagreeable duty to impose Mcintosh, Wm. Hasselbarth. ance with the plan as originally approved The distinguished visitors are to the applications. A number of officials in bed for a time yet despite sentence upon these violators, Publicity—G. N. Millard, W. Irving by President Wilson. Many be congratulated upon having selected of the Red Cross and the Mr. Wilson's earnest desire to attend to impose sentence that will, perhaps, Louis Tipple, Burtori, complaints were made from the agricultural sirch a perfect day for their important American Legion, as well as county to official duties. lead to reformation on the part Hopse—A. Krohn, B. B. Kotilinek, districts because the number visit to this county,' the clerks of courts called personally for Messages of sympathy continued of the- offenders and will tend to John ..English. of "farmers was limited to three. eather is usually good in this north their supplies in order to hasten the to reach the White House today from deter others from like or similar offenses. Agriculture—R. C. Fraser, C. F. Those objecting considered the farmer country during the delightful Indian distribution. President Adore of the Swiss confederation Post, M. M. Abbott, D. T. McPhee, a distinct class. The grouping summer, but it seems as "though The first delivery of 75,000 application and from President d'Artigijenave "I have been unable to escape being Joe Douglas... Monday, however, explained why the it even outdid itself, on this particular blanks was melting fast when It of Haiti. impressed during these trials with Entertainment—P. H. Fogarty, Joe number was made so small, the farm day. was announced another lot of 100,000 British King Attentive the fact that none of these charges J. Lloyd, E. J. Gjesdahl. er being held to be merely a part ot The party arrived Wednesday evening, blanks would be ready for distribution In London today King George sent have'been made by the police authorities Legislative—J. H. Brown, F. J. the employer group. late today. It is estimated from Northome and Blackduck his private secretary, Col. Clive Wigrsitn, of the village Or the city in McFiartlin, J. J. Hadler. The capital group elected T. C. where they had been looking by Maj. W. A. Curtis, executive officer tp the American embassy to which the offense took place. Not Public Affairs—John Berg, Ray Atkinson of the National Grange as over possible locations, and were at of the bonus bclard, that 130,000 se$l$ fhejat^st news regarding President one of these cases from Baudette Landgraf, J. H. Druriimond. one of its three representatives on once received by the Commercial Minnesota men and women who ^ilsonls condition. Colonel and not one of them from the city Investigating—N. L. Olson, Frank the rules committee. The farmerdelegates Club Committee consisting of Sena^ served to the WggJd war will share in Wigram also was instructed to express Palmer, C. G. Hail. of Bemidji originated with the police did not get a place on the tor L. H. Nord, Representative F. J. the staf^bQft*w^fund. Bonus payments his majesty's sincere sympathy force, nor has their procercution been Roads and Highways—F. B. Green, organization committee. McPartlin, County Auditor R. C. Fraser, are expected to average $100 with President and Mrs. Wilson. J. A.- Masters, J. Serdaris, Ross Slack. aided in any way by those departments,, There is every indication that the Cashier Geo. Ni Millard of* the each. ....... The British press showed great Advisory—John -Norton, N. L. Ol- so far as I know. twenty-two men representing the :First. National Bank' ..and ..^ Deptrfcy, concern over President Wilon's condition: Served V.' Kane, David Hurlburt. public^, will dominate the "From the testimony which I have Auditor G. J. Gjesdahl. Figure& at state hea(iquartersr show The letter heretofore received from They topic lead' Monday in starting lisened to day after 4*y and. the information Evening dinner was served at Jhe 138,000 Minnesotans served in the war. the Secy-Treas. of the Koochiching the ball rolling. From what transpired which I have been able Commercial Club after wh'ich/ an GERMAN TREATY IS 6f these about 6,000 were killed pidied County Poultry Association regarding in the few minutes of business to get through other sources, I am informal reception was held. After RATIFIED BY ITALY of disease in the service, leaving silver cup to be competed! for a, session it appears likely they will insist convinced that this city, the city of breakfast given by the ladies of the 132,000 to_ share in the bonus.. The among the exhibitors at the annual that every effort be made to get Bemidji, is at the present time infested Order of the Eastern Star at the Club estimate includes 77,100 drafted men, Peace Pact With Teutons Virtually poultry show of this association, was some real results. with a very large number of the visitors were' escorted to section 25,000 enlisted men ia the army and put Into Effect by Kings Signature referred to the Investigating Committee. flagrant law violators, not all of sixteen where they spent some time 12,000 in the navy, 4,900 marines, 5,000 TO TRY PAN MOTOR whom have been indicted, and that carefully looking over the tract and in the S.A.T.C., 8,000 in the nurses' The advisability of installing & OFFICIALS OCT. 2S they are being permitted 1y the authorities gathering all necessary information corps of army and navy and 5,000 in Paris, Oct. 7.—King Victor Emmanuel billiard table in the club rooms was of this city to continue in as to roads, railroad facilities, climate the forces of the Allies. Chicago, Oca. 1.—Federal Judge referred to the House Committee. of Italy signed a royal decree the violations of the law to the great and other matters of importance Applications when filled out by the Landis has set Oceaber 28 as the date Mr. F. J. McPartlin reported the ratifying the German and Austrian discredit of this city and community, for the establishing and opjerating service men and women have to be of opening the trial of the S. C. Pandolfo, present condition of our application treaties yesterday, according and I think that it is time that vigorous a large state institution. After attested by a notary, but this fact ol head of the Pan Motor com to the State Auditor and Board to a Milan dispatch to the Eclair. steps should be taken to stop lunch the visitors were taken for did not prevent many from filing their pany of St. Cloud, Minn., and twelve Ratification of the German treaty Control for the location in Koochic-fring quite an extensive trip on Rainy such law violations and to impress applications this morning. Major other officials and promoters of the county of State Institution by the royal decree of the King of those who are gaining a livelihood Lake arriving at the beautiful sum^ Curtis said so many applications had company on charges of conspiracy to Italy virtually completes the steps for the care of Epileptics and Feeble mer home of Mr B. G. Dahlberg by unlawful and vicious methods with been filed today that he had been ur I use the mails in a scheme to defraud. necessary for putting into effect the Minded persons. He outlined the the fact that Bemidji will not tolerate where in due time a swell sturgeon able to determine which was the first The charges are based o"h the sale of work yet remaining to be done by pact between Germany and the Allied and roast beef supper with all the such law violations longer./ filed. stock in the company. powers which was signed at Versailes the club and urged that there be no fixings and ice cream desert "was "And I want to say that it is my Not Yet Listed The company is said to be prepared slacking up in the: diligence with on June 28, and which stipulated prepared and served under the direction opinion that if, in order to. do this, to make a vigorous derense. Government it would become operative They will be numbered and presented which we have pursued this undertaking of Capt. Jos. J. Lloyd and in order to stop these flagrant law attorneys say its officials to the bonus board tomorrow., up to "the present time. when ratified by three of the great Frank S. Lang in the most royal violations, a more adequate, or perhaps have conducted an extensive propaganda powers. The British parliament has when the application bearing the first On motion made by F. J. McPartlin manner, which, was followed by appropriate more efficient, police force is in which stockholders were already ratified the treaty and the serial number will be announced. No and seconded by Ray Landgraf, addresses by Mr. Ralph required it should by all means be told the government prosecutors application blanks will be given men it was unanimously voted that the document now awaits only the ratification Wheelock who expressed the thanks insisted that such be provided. This were persecuters. and Women in the service. A discharge Commercial Club extend a vote of by the last of Great Britain's of the visitors for the hospitality so city cannot afford to imperil its reputation is necessary to obtain the thanks to the order of Eastern Star. It is alleged by the government dominions to act on t. generously provided, to which Mr. by permitting existing con Mr. Seymour Backus, and Mr. B. G. that more than 60,000 persons in the Approval was given the convention right to make an application. Lang responded in a happy vein, followed ditions to continue and I want to by French Chamber of Deputies last Verification of the data contained Dahlberg for the assistance given country bought stock to the amount by Senator Nord, State Auditor say now that I belive that those in 'week, and the Senate is expected to in the application will be made without by them in helping the Club entertain of $7,000,000 in the automobile manufacturing Preus, Engineer WiJlard^ Mr. authority in this city, either the Mayor take similar action Friday or Saturday. charge by clerks of the district the State Auditor, Board of company. Only about Swendsen, Representative McPartlin in. or members of the police force, The royal decree of the Italian court and American Legion officers, Control, and other state officials $2,000,000 in assets remain. Indictments and Editor Day, during which addresses can get information which they during their recent visit to International monarch must receive approval from it was announced, thus making it were ^vOted several months of the appropriativeness or should have, if they have not that the next parliament which will meet unnecessary for the service men and Falls. ago. this part of the state for state institutions information already, from other women to pay notary fees. On motion by N. L. Olson, seconded at Rome on December first, but its were well set forth, as' well "At'.'V'., sources, from a conference with considered certain there will be little by F. H. Keyes, Mr. John English FOCH, PERSHING SLATED as the great importance of the work •vi To Pay for Order court officials who know something was authorized to" take up and trouble in securing concurrence. TO LEAD LEGION PARADE being done by the various state institutions As far as possible the bonuses will of what has been revealed by the Italy, by the reported action of remove _the flooring used at the under the direction of the be paid in the order in which applications Minneapolis, October 4.—Marshall trials that have taken place here the her king, is the first of the powers Fourth of July bowery dance, state board of control, and of the are filed, unless the payment Ferdinand Foch, commander-in-chief last few days, and I do not exempt charging the Club with the cost of to ratify the treaty with Austria. vast importance of requiring that all is delayed by the necessity of further of the allied armies against Germany myself from that list and I will this wOrk. state affairs should be cared for in a investigation of the military or will lead the American Legion pleased to give any officer all the The suggested amendment to the LEGION DECLARED naval record of the applicant. Ma truly American manner. parade .through Minneapolis in the information that I have, and I believe By-Laws, made by Mr. McPartlin ar The party returned about eleven jor Curtis has prepared a special circular OUT OF POLITICS city's armstice day celebration Nov, that it would be valuable information the la^t meeting of the Club, whereby of instruction to assist the service o'clock to their headquarters at the legion officials announced today. to them if it is their sincere desire notice of meetings of members 11, Rex hotel where'they were so well men and women in making out New York, Oct. 7.—National incoi to correct conditions in this city. The first national convention of the may be given by publication, was their application blanks. taken care of-from start .to finish, poration of the American Legion, American Legion opens in Minneapolis .Now, in imposing the sentences adopted On motion made by N. L. In Minneapolis the application and after a good night's rest they recently granted by congress, removes Nov. 10, and continues three which I am required to impose at Olson and seconded by Mr. J. P. left on the ten oclock train to look blanks will be available at Red Cross the organization from part^ days. Legion members have decided this time, I want to say that I hope English. and American Legion headquarters over other locatiqns at Ray, and also politics, Henry D. Lindsley, chairman to make the celebration city wide. that the sentences that I will impose Members., present, 32. on the^. Mesaba and Vermillion and at'the office of-the clerk of the of the national executive committee will have good reformatory vFolowing Marshall Foch and his David Sec. Hurlburt, ranges districts .court.—Minneapolis Journal declared in a ^bulletin sent today to personal escort of French troops, will effect and I hope further that they flit?? 'tig all state branches, and 5,000 local march uniformed^ regulars from will tend to deter others from now McGarry of Walkers/was re-elected Washington, Oct. 8—The bill en­ SENATOR L. H. NORD ELECT- iK posts throughout the country. for Fort Snelhng, with American Legion on from such violations as we are president and Kelsey Chase of St. SECY. OF ROAD ASS'N. forcement of wartime and constitutional ED "The legion is removed irrevocably veterans in column behind them, in now dealing with." Paul treasurer & prohibition, as agreed to in 5s£3fc t-f from party politics," the bulletin -T" "-eivies." Editor—We very much hope that Senator Nord. speaking for the directors, St. Paul, Oct. 7—W. E. Vertiy., conference, was adopted today by sai4^, by thai section of the bill which Veterans of the Civil and Spanish it 'will not be necessary for the district vice president, and Harry G. Davis, asserted tnat dissatisfaction the senate -without discussion.- »It provides that ^the organization shall jbe American wars, with members of the Judge to censure in this manner with the conduct of the affairs of fhe now goes to the house for final action. secretary of the Minnesota Highway nonpolitical and as an organiza-' Veterans of Foreign Wars, will also this fair city of ours. Improvement association, -were ousted ojfice'was responsible for the shakenp. Absence of debate on the tion shall not promote the candidacy »form sections of the parade. The measure occasiorfed much surprise. this afternoon when the board of directors of any person seeking public office."^ Elks, Shriners. arid the police and Davis at the meeting read a lengthy City 'Attorney Hallan L. Huffman's Senator Thomas Sterling (rep) called of the asociation failed to reelect y^Brigadier General George A. Win~js $ fife departments have been ^invited statement signed by himself and remarks to the city council on Monday up the conference agreement" and them. Vtate has resigned as chairman of the^M^fcl to take part. Vertiy answering the criticisms. evening were a,s follows: after, a pause to learn if any discussion Senator Leonard H. Nord of International King's county: branch of the Ameri-.^^ General J. J. Pershing has been Mr. President, Mr. Mayor, and Gentlemen Falls was chosen to succeed was desired. Vice-preiderit can Legion, because of his candidacy^" invited to attend the convention and For" Sale—A good warm house of the City Council: R. Marhall put the motion on adop-. Davis as secretary, while John H. surrogate. may ride at the head*of the parade tion and it was ycarried viva voce Hohmann of Mankato was elected with 1 1-2 lots. A bargain, For Particulars with Marshal Foch. It pays to Advertise in the Press (Continued Jjn Page Five.) without an audible vote. vice president. Senat6~r-, Patrick H. inquire at 914 Zth st. .... 1 iSS^"