Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, October 19, 1907, Page 1

THE BLE VOLUME 5. NUMBER 154. J1 BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, SA’EURDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 19, 1907. AILY PIONEER. FORTY CENTS PER MONTH BOARD OF EQUALIZATION CHANGE ASSESSMENTS County Auditor Wilmann Made by State Board of Receive Notice of Changes Equalization.---Will Add $250,000 to County Assessments. The state board of equalization, | section 863 of revised laws, 1905 which recently adjourned, has made the following changes in the assess- | ment for Beltrami county. Stallions, track horse were raised ten per cent. Cattle, three were raised ten per cent. Office furniture, ten percent. Dogs six months old and over, ten per cent. Hogs were reduced, twenty per ceunt. high grade mares and years old and over ber ‘n :and are as follows: | The assessment of the Warfield Electric company was raised to | $4000. ' The assessment of the Crookston Lumber company, on logs and lum- the city of Bemidji, was raise.. twenty-five percent, the Shev- |iin-Mathews Lumber company of | Baudette was raised twenty-five per !cent; the Thief River Falls Lumber | company was also given a raise of | twenty-tive per cent. in Koochiching county the second Monday in November and the problem must be solved by that time. It seems the law and the courts are agreed that in cases where a county has been divided and a new county made from part of the old, such as the creation of Koochi- ching county from Itasca, the old county is entitled to all the delin- quent taxes that are collected even in the territory of the new. Thus it seems plain, though per- haps strange, that all delinquent taxes contracted in Koochichihg county must go into the treasury of Itasca county. But here is an ad- ditional problem. The law says that in the sale of lands for delinquent taxes, in other words of tax titles, at the time of the sale the tax for the current year must be settled, Thus it would seem that when the delinquent tax sale takes place in Koochiching county, there must be some division of the amount received between Koochiching and Itasca 1 Moneys of banks and bank stock A number of special changes in in Puposky and in the Village of personal property were made under Tenstrike, were raised fifty per cent. SENATOR WORKS GIVES FARMERS PRAGTICAL HELP Has Two Car Load of Sheep Which He Will Let Out on Shares.—Will Bring a Lot More. State Senator S. D. Mankato, Works of who owns considerable Uniform Tablets- ‘The public schools have adopted |a uniform tablet and the same are !being made at the Pioneer office. Merchants who handle this class lof trade can secure them at whole- : sale rates and should place their | orders at once. | The tablets will be placed on sale "I‘uesday morning and orders should reach us Monday forenoon in time for delivery Monday afternoon. land in the northern part of Hub- bard county, and he is also inter- ested in cut'over lands in Beltrami county, has brought to this country two car loads of sheep which he will rent out to farmers on shares. Prof. Elliot A. Boyl to Lecture. The first lecture of the five en- tertainments to be given by the ladies of the Presbyterian church, will be a lecture by Prof. Elliot A. Senator Works has noted the re- Boyle, Saturday evening, Oct. 26th. sults of experimenting with sheep,| Prof. Boyl is considered one of | in clearing cut-over lands of the the ablest orators on the American small brush and timber. It is a|platform. He is scholarly and elo- well known fact that sheep clear the |quent and his lectures are filled land better than any other animals, | with wit, humor and sentiment. and Senator Works intends to assist —_— pory mterially in laring e lands TAX MUDDLE IN ITASCA stat . AND KOOGHIGHING GOUNTY of the state. He will bring a lot more sheep from the southern part of the state! to this country and will let them on | Delinquent Tax Sale Brings New and I.he sax;e hc(;nd}i]tior?s asbthe ;woh car | Interesting Questions to Be Solved lots whicl e has just brought here. | The Senator is to be commended ’ By Attorney General. for his efforts to assist in develop-| ing northern Minnesota. ‘ St. Paul, Oct. 18.—There is a Call at Abercrombie’s and see|funny tangle in the delinquent tax their new line of Books, Stationery, | business of Itasca and Koochiching Pipes, etc., which has just been|county. The state auditor is to received. | hold a sale of delinquent tax lands Not the Ghost of a Chance do you take when you buy a genuiue ROUND OQAK heat- ing stove. It’s all right—people like it. We have confi- dence in it. We never had a dissatisfied customer yet. The ROUND OAK is moderate in price and 1s worth every cent of its cost, It is du-able because it is the best made stove known. It is air-tight and will hold the fire just as DOES THE RCUND OAK RADIATE? IT HAS SAVED MY LIFE,FRITZE you want it, giving much or httle heat, therefore you burn only the fuel necessary. 1If you are going to buy a heating stove, don't experiment. Let us prove to you conclusively that an investment in a genuine ROUND 0AK will prove the best and most satisfactory one you ever made in a stove. The name ROUND OAK can be seen on the door and leg, only the genuine has it. W. M. ROSS Hardware, Furniture and Undertaking counties. The tangle is up to George T. Simpson, assistant attorney .gen- eral, into whose tender care it was placed by State Auditor Samuel G. Iverson. DOINGS IN THE VARIOUS CHURCHES OF THE CITY Hours of Worship and Subjects of Ser- mons to Be Delivered in the City Tomorrow. Catholic Church—There will be mass tomorrow at 8:30 and 10:30 a. m. Norwegian Lutheran—Rev. Carl Stromme will conduct services in the Norwegian Lutheran church tomor- row evening at 8 o’clock. Sunday) to all. Baptist—Sunday there will be ser- vice in the morning only. Subject “Things Created.” Sunday school at 12 m. Young people’s meeting at 8 p. m. Prayer meeting Thurs- dayat 8 p. m. A study of the Epistle to the Ephesians on Thurs- day evening. A most cordial in- vitation extended to all to attend these services. Presbyterian — Morning worship at 11, Subject, “The Inspired Word, Its Purpose.” Bible class and Sun- day school at 12:15. Jr. C. E. at 3 p. m;Sr. C. E. at 7 p. m. Evening service at 8. Subject “There Is Death in the Pot.” This will be a service especially for young people, all of whom are cordially invited to be present. The music will be a special feature of the service. Methodist Episcopal — Morning service at 11 o’clock. Subject of ser- mon, “The Culture that Overflows.” Sunday school at 12 m. Epworth League, 7 p. m. Song service and evening sermon at 8 o’clock, subject of sermon, “The Lost Faith of the Lost Disciples.” The public is cordially invited to all of our meet- ings. Good music and the gospel of good cheer will make you glad. Mr. Chase Is Better. F. C. Chase, the shoe man who has been at Minneapolis for the past two months for medical treatment, is much better and expects to re- turn to Bemidji some time next week. His family who have been with him will return at the same time, Markham Sunday Dinner. Remember that you can take your family to the Markham hotel and partake of a fine Sunday dinner which will be served at 6 o’clock to- morrow. Don’t bother with home cooking, when you can be served so nicely. Ghost Social. The Degree of Honor will give a Ghost Social at I. O. F. F. hall Mon- day evening. Every lady is requested to bring a sheet and lunch for two. A good time promished. Every- body is cordially invited. On the Sick List. Editor A. G. Rutledge is suffering with an attack of inflammation of the eyes and is obliged to spend ‘most of the time in a dark room. e ey “BOOSTERS” GLUB CAN DO MUCH FOR DEVELOPMENT United Effort of ' Different Commercial Clubs can Help Settle State With Good Class of Setflers. i The St. Paul Pioneer Press re- cently containéd the following arti- cle, suggesting the organization of a state “boosters” club, which is a commendable proposition: *“Reference was made, in our local columns on Sunday, to the move- ment set on foot by the St. Paul Commercial club for the affiliation of all the commercial clubs of the statein a common effort for the building up of Minnesota’s indus- trial and commercial interests. This is something which might well have been inaugurated long ago. But the stimulus which has recently been clubs, and the successes which have attended their separate efforts, make it probable that larger and more effective co-operation may now be attained than'could have been pos- sible at an earlier date. “Thereis any amount of work whice a well-officered state organiza- tion may do, and which properly belongs to such anorganization rather than to the local clubs of St. Paul and Minneapolis. These last have patriotically “‘shouldered through” many a movement planned for the benefit of the whole state, with small co-operation or none from any other bodies. They de- serve infinite credit for the broad- mindedness which has discerned that in boosting state 'interests they were doing the very thing to pro- mote the growth of the Twin Cities. .."“But probably the best. service school at noon. . A cordial inyitation,they gsmewerater’ to-day.- is to lay the burden of such boosting upon a co operative organization such as is now commended to the commercial clubs of the state. A shared respon- sibility will broaden the aspirations of local clubs, and induce such effort on the part of their members, for state development, as has hither- to been confined to the interests of their own immediate vicinage. And their local work will be better done through the quickening which comes from association with larger enterprises. *“Massachusetts has a board which every . now and then issues a pam- phlet or bulletin setting forth the business openings which exist in different towns and villages, and which are continually offering. This publication involves a deal of secretary work; but that it “pays” is evident from the fact of its being continued. Attractive sketches of different localities may draw thither individuals, every now and then, who will rely on them- selves to “make their own opening.” The education of the people of the Middle West—so many of whose sons are yet annually pulling up stakes and moving toward newer states—and of European populations, as to the real attractiveness of and the opportunities offered by Minne- sota lands, is another kind of work which a state organization may appropriately tackle, working in harmony with the official state immigration board. “But perhaps the most important task to which the federation of clubs may address itself is that of gathering data for the guidance of the state legislatuae to intelligent action in the framing of laws affecting such broad interests as the development of waterways, the con- servation of waterpowers for the general good, the drainage of swamps, irrigation, the regulation of land-holdings, the preservation and planting of forests, the expansion of industrial education, and the like. A large percentage of the senaters and representatives, in every legisla- ture, are new to their duties. Few of them have given to any one of the subjects named the particular study desirable = before acting on any bill affecting it. “The opportunities for such study during the session are extremely limited. It would be [a godsend to the members and to the state if,from an organization known to be with- given to the organization of local! out any selfish ends, snch as the federated commercial clubs would be, the legislature could receive well- igested information, printed or rather, with carefully drawn bills, for its consideration. A “legislative committee,” representing the federa clubs, would have a powerful in- fluence at the capitol. “The proposed organization would also be of infinite use as a mouth- piece of state sentiment, on topics outside the domain of politics. It could speak for the business inter- ests of the state at all times. That it would be a powerful factor for both conservatism and progress goes without saying.” JAMES GODATTE BROUGHT T0 BEMIDJI THIS MORNING Will Be Confined in Beltrami County Jail Until Time of Trial.—Expects to Be Acquitted. James Godatte was brought down from Big Falls this morning, where he was taken Wednesday to answer to the charge of murder in the first degree, for which crime he was in- dicted by the grand jury at the first term of court for Koochiching county, which convened Tuesday. Godatte entered a plea of not guilty, as stated in yesterday’s paper, after a demurrer filed by his attor- neys, C. W. Scrutchin and J. F. Gibbons of this city, had been over- ruled by Judge Spooner, who is pre- siding. His trial was continued until January, when it will be taken up at an adjourned session. Godatte appeared in good spirits SECRETARY SCHMAHL HAS GOOD DRAINAGE IDEAS Believes in Growth of Northern Minnesota And Will Make Practical Demonstration Lands.---Has Farm of the Fertility of Swamp Near Grand Rapids. Julius Schmahl, secretary of state, is not quite correct in saying that the only need of the north country is settlers. It needs more effective advertising and the drainage he doesn’t think necessary would also help to sell state lands and get them into the taxable class, so that the money might be furnished for build- ing suitable roads.—Duluth News Tribune. Mr. Schmahl has undoubtedly been misunderstood as to what he said of drainage and settling. The possible on the short time allotted, to show Mr. Schmahl much of the many acres of swamp land in this “counlry, as it was the secretary’s first visit here, and of course has not seen any of the swamp lands of this country. However, he is 2 member of a party which have purchased a large tract of swamp. landin Itasca county, where he will have ample opportunity to practically demon- strate his theories on drainage, which are of a very feasible charac- ter. writer was with Mr. Schmahl when he made his trip through parts of Clearwater and Beltrami He was purposely shown some good dry land, in order that he might see what can be grown in this country, when there is not too much water covering the ground, but it was im- counties. Secretary of State is all right. He is acquainting himself thoroughly with the things of this country and can be relied upon as he gives very practical assistance in development this section, and in bringing settlers to populate many of the lands now uninhabited. — e when brought to the city this morn- ing, and stated to a representative of the Pioneer that he was confident of his ultimate acquittal when the facts are brought out at the trial. Notice. All bills due the late firm of Hawkins Bros., are due and payable to C. C. Woodward, who will attend to collection of same. J. E. Hawkins. Warrants Payable. Notice is hereby given that there is money in the village of Kelliher, to the pay the following outstandir g warrants: 628; 632; 633; 636; 937; 940; 641;643, 645;‘650; 651; 664;-5-6. Interest will cease from and after tte date of this notice: Dated at Kelliher, Minnesota, this 10th day of October, 1907. J. W. Murray, Village Recorder. of LANPHER FURS futare delivery. the celebrated Lanpher Furs made up in This is one of the oldest fur houses in the state. was established in 1876, and their line “The North Star Brand” has been a household word ever since with every one desiring reliable furs. You are cordially invited to call at the store and examine this reliable brand. Goods delivered from sam- ples at time of purchase, or special orders taken for Monday and Tuesday AT 0’Leary & Bowser’s FUR SALE| O’Leary @ Bowser’s We are pleased to announce that on Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 21 and 22 we will have on display at our store a full line It