Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, May 1, 1908, Page 4

POSTPONED BALL GAME T0 BE PLAYED SUNDAY Fosston and Bemidji Will Try Conclu- sions.---Emerson and Rov Will Be Here. Itis the intention of Manager Washburn of the Bemidji baseball | team to play the Fosston-Bemidji ball game (postponed from last Sun- day) on the local diamond next Sun- day. The management of the Fosston team has been written, and as far as it is at present known the game will be played Sunday unless the weather or some other unpreventable obstacle intervenes. Louis Roy, Bemidji’s crack “Big Chief” catcher, and Emerson, the best Indian pitcher in the northwest, will be present and officiate as the battery for Bemidji, and much is expected of the “aboriginee” combi- nation. Emerson’s work on the rubber was of such a character last year as to stamp him one of the best semi-professional slab artists in the state; and Roy has always been a good “back stop:” The remainder of the team will be strong, and Fosston will be com- pelled to “‘go some” to hold her own in Sunday’s contest, | Home Talent Operetta. An excellent operetta, “‘Sylvia,” will be given at the City Opera House, May 18th, under the able leadership of Miss Oliver, teacher of music in the city schools. The cast of characters is composed of the very best talent in the city and no one should fail to see it. WANTED: Position by stenog- rapher and typewriter. Can oper- ate Remington or Oliver. No objection to leaving city. Mrs. Forrest, Bemidji, Minn. E. D. Beeson went to' Northome last evening on a short business trip. FISHERMEN MAKE USE OF |the pike “bie" with avidisy: and| GOVERNOR JOHNSON IS there is no reason but to believe that nvERGUATs ANI] MITTE"S the fishing this season will be as good as any other season of late. The fish have been protected, and Fishing Season Opens with Mid-Winter | local fishermen are good observers Atmospheric Conditions.—Some | of the fish laws of the state. Two of the favorite fishing grounds hereabouts are on Lake Irving, near the old log hoist, on the west side, and on Lake Bemidji, about an eighth of a mile due east of ‘‘Diamond Point.” Many fine catches of fish have been made at these points, and the places seem to be ideal, especially for pike. The local fishermen are pleased at the action of the State Game and Fish commission in sending black bass with which to replenish Lake Bemidji. Last winter Sam - Fuller- ton, superintendent of fisheries for the Game and Fish Commission, sent twenty cans of fine, large young bass, which were placed at advant- agous points about Lake Bemidji, under ‘the direction of A. G. Rut- ledge, local game warden. The development of these fish in the big Good Strings Caught. The opening of the hook-and-line season for pike, muskallonge, perch, and the other varieties of fish (ex- cept bass) this morning was an aus- picious one for anglers whose fishing enthusiasm overshadowed the ex- tremely cold weathsr, as those who did go out were fortunate in secur- ing some nice strings of pike and perch. But the number who went out on the lake was not large. The weather was cold and blust- ery, and the wind was blowing a stiff gale, making it impossible to find but little still water, so that fishing could be thoroughly enjoyed. However, those who ventured out and secured nice catches state that Mill Checks Cashed text or another. count. business. Suits Rea tiful suits, silk and are showing at fiv (K D rusting clasp. side supporters Don’t have to spend a lot of time making over a PALMER SUIT--they fit. Youw'll be surprised to see the beau- $20, $25 and $30 A curved seam medium high bust, long hip corset for average figure, made of white batiste; 11 in, 5 hook, non- Front anjd. $1.00 By mail 10¢ extra O'LEARY & BOWSER BEMIDJI, MINN. We have built up After examining ship and price we be wearing either an Adler or a Stein- Block suit. Let us show you ? anyway. dy to Wear satin lined, that we Corsets hose supporters. . . . . Number 711 A medium bust; straight front corset, made ot French coutil, lace trimmed top, 11 inch, 5 hook non-rustable clasp. Front and side suspender elastic By mail 10¢ extra Mill Checks Cashed Where Would You Rather Trade At the one price store, or at the store that glves a discount te about half of their customers on one pre- this business on the ONE PRICE TO ALL SYSTEM. Sometimes cus- tomers walk out because we will not give them a dis- We are glad to see them go; it means more They will return after one trial of the store with many prices and bring their friends with them. Young Man We would be pleased to show you our line of young men’s clothing. fabric, workman- teel sure you would _ In our corset department can be found a full line of Kabo corsets. We here illustrate two popular numbers. Number 681. $1.50 lake will be watched with interest, as some anglers are of the opinion that they cannot survive the depre- dations of the pickeral, with which the lake is over-populated. How- ever, as the bass were large, healthy fellows, they were able to put up a fine battle against the sharks of the northern waters. Si Bennett ‘‘Making Good.” Many people in Bemidji are ac- quainted with Si Bennett, the fast Duluth ball player who has been here on several occasions, and will be pleased to learn that he is doing well, “out west.” The Duluth News-Tribune says of Si: “Si Bennett, the Duluth boy who is playing left field with the Butte team, is evidently making good. The following is clipped from a recent issue of the Seattle Times: “Si Bennett had his first chance to perform on a comparitively dry field. Twice he beat out dinky hits along the third base line. There is no question’ but that Russ Hall has picked up a wonder. He simply out-classes Donovan, who played left last season.” CONTEST FOR ALLEGED " SWAMP LANDS ON TRIAL i State .of Minnesota and Seftlers in North Country Involved in the Cases. Big Falls Compass;—A state swamp land contest was held today in the Exchange hotel parlors, John Helmer Anderson vs, State of Minnesota. Mr. J. E. Lundrigan appeared as attorney on the part of Mr. Ander- son—W. E. Culkin, special attorney for the state appeared to defend the state’s title. Several witnesses were examired on both sides—as to the swamp or non swamp condition of the land in question. Testimony was taken by Miss Hattie Haldeman contest clerk from the Cass Lake land office. Contests bave been held probably May 10th. There are several on Miss Haldeman’s calen- dar yet untried. Messers. Tone, of Northome, and Russell of Bemidji, appear in a number of the cases. Final decison as to the settler’s rights to enter the lands in con- troversy will be made in the Cass Lake land office at some later date. O. H. Case, F. W. Walker and B. F. Case are the State Land Ex- aminers, appearing as witnesses on the State’s side. Local parties are much interested in this contest as it means much to our settlers if the state is lenient with them, The New Baseball Rules. According to the Philadelphia Press the following are among the new baseball rules for 1908. “For pulling an umpire’s nose, $100. two ears, $75. 10 cents. For kicking an umpire in the pants, $11. = For kicking him in the vest, $75—vests being smal- park, $30. For kicking him behind the grand stand, $10. For calling him names, 7 cents. mean things about him, $2. For right wrist, half price. For sticking the tongue out at the umpire, $3 an inch. For putting hand to nose 32 cents a wiggle. the past week and will continue until | FACTOR IN NOMINATION F. B. Lynch Talks to Prominent Wash- ington People, and Tells of the Governor’s Popularity. Washington,May 1.—F. B.Lynch, the manager of Governor Johnson’s candidacy, arrived in Washington today and busied himself conferring with Democratic senators, con- gressmen and politicians. Mr. Lynch says that he has figures to show that Governor John- son is the second choice of a large number of delegates who have been elected to the Denver convention. He further claims that the New York and New England delegations which have been chosen without instructions will align themselves with Governor Johnson. Further- more, Mr. Lynch is of.the opinion that the southern states which usually followed the lead of New York will get into line for the Minnesota Governor. A statement furnished today by a prominent Democrat shows that there are already 158 uninstructed delegates to the national Democratic convention. This is considerably more than one-third of the total number of delegates chosen. Mr. Lynch is diplomatic and is careful not to say anything against Bryan. He realizes that even should the convention contain enough delegates to prevent Bryan’s nomi- nation that the Nebraskan’s follow- ing wili be sufficiently strong to dictate the nomination. Mr. Lynch ventures the prediction that Min- nesota will send a solid Johnson delegation. : Pleased at Our Farm Lands. J. P. Peterson, one of the well-to do residents of the southern part of the state, is one of the latest con- verts to the fact that northern Min- nesota farming lands are a very desirable asset, and that agricultural pursuits are bound to be successful in these parts. Mr. Peterson made a visit to Be- midji recently and was taken about the country by J.J. Opsahl. He visited the country in the vicinity of the dam which is being placed in the Mississippi river, east of Be- midji, and also other points near Bemidji. Mr. Opsahl received a letter yes- terday from Mr. Peterson in which the latter expressed himself as hav- ing been greatly pleased and sur- prised at the really good land that he saw, and that he intended to bring his wife and spend several weeks here this summer. Will Make their Home in Bemidiji. Mr. and Mrs. John Samuelson and little daughter, Irene, came down this morning fram their former home at International Falls. They will hereafter make their home in Bemid- ji, having rented the Gibbons resi. dence at Grand Forks Bay. Mr. and Mrs. Samuelson will be given a hearty welcome to the social circles of Bemidji. REQUEST MADE FOR EQUITABLE ASSESSMENTS Continued from First Page county commissioners, one for each district, I think there were four such districts. We have also a supervising inspector of assessors who has super- vision over all the assessors in our county, his name is Mr. Thoreen, he lives in the Town of Jones, Sol- way is his post office address. We have had a superintendent of assessors since 1903. Now take these assessors: In the town of Nebish it is Mr. Austin. He has a homestead and has lived there for a number of years and is not an incompetent man. Mr. Jacob Christenson is in the town of Durand; has lived there for years among the pine. In the town of Frohn is Mr. Huset and Hagali is Mr. W. H. For pulling his ear, $50;| Neudicki—there is not a better man|review. X For pulling his leg, |in the county of Beltrami than Mr.|1as got through with the matter— Neudick. We have suffered by his assessments. Kelliher is here, (pointing to the ler. For kicking him in the ball|map). Iwant to call you gentle-|days to work at it before 1t goes to men’s attention to this town. The North one-half of that town is noth. For thinking|ing but a swamp, and I would call|¢pall be raised or lowered, but as your attention to this town and ask slapping him on the left wrist, $57;|you to consider if itis a low assess-|Wwill accept them, that of course ment as compared to Liberty. or some of these cut over towns. Very many of these lands belong to and wiggling fingers at the umpire, | the state (Here Mr. McDonald point- | these assessments are for this one| ed to the map), and west of reser- Our Repair IS THE FINEST EQUIPPED If your Watch doe If the Sets in your If you have any jewelry to Bring them to us Department IN NORTHERN MINNESOTA CARE AND PROMPTNESS ALWAYS ASSURED s not keep time; Ring have become loosened; be repaired or made over and have them & Repaired in first class shape. ALL WORK WARRANTED Clocks Called Fo r and Delivered Located in City Drug Store. Geo. T. Baker @ Co. % 3 Near the Lake. vation line, belongs to the U. S. Government and is not assessable. A large quantity of this land is not assessable, and not only that, but over three-fourths of that land in there has been cut over and the stuff has been shipped out. Mr. W. C. Patterson is one of the best men in that country. Maple Ridge is where I have my homestead, I am in Section 21, and Mr. Warner lives in Section 16, and he is very familiar with the value of logs, and he is acquainted with every forty in that town. Now their process is to assess the the real estate—unless some piece happens to be sandy; but if it lays the same as the general land of these towns, the assessors fix the value per acre of the land, irrespec- tive of the timber—which is a proper plan—that is true of all these towns, and they take the forty acres and they put down in their assessment books the exact amount of timber that they estimate is in that town, and then they fix the valuation for assessment purposes. They make two values, one of the land and one of the pine, and they then make a flat valuation covering the entire town on the land, then if there is any pine they assess that ‘pine at so much a thousand. They take these two valuations and arrive at the total valuation.} Now when it comes before the board of equalization they follow that same course and have done so for three years to my knowledge and where they are asked to make some changes, they do so, It cannot be said that all the assessors are either incompetent or malfeasantjin office. There may be some I do not know, I presume they are human, but none of them are bad men by reason of incompetency or wilful conduct on their part. Mr. McVey—The point in regard to the tax expeunse is a matter that the Tax League might well take up. Not go into any'f controversy over the matter but state the facts so that it may be generally known about the county. That is a matter we cannot do anything with, you must take care of it yourself. The law says that county expenses shall be a certain percentage, the - state taxes are not high as a usual thing and the school taxes in an ordinary district—common district—are lim- ited to 15 mills. Mr. McDonald—The tax rate is 50% mills for 1907. . Mr. McVey—That is a very high tax, no question about that, Mr. McKusick—As I understand it, has this commission anything to do with the raising or lowering of the assessments? Mr. McVey—Yes, as a bvard of After your county board 1 suppose you are familiar with the process. When the county board gets through it comes here and we have some ten or twelve the state board of equalization and during that time we can make re- commendations as to whether it to whether or not the state board remains to be determined by them. Mr. McKusick—Well the oaly thing we are here for, the figures I have made here with reference to to the Commission that the assess- ments are not made by men who understand the business. The Com- mission can verify these estimates; they were made by a reliable esti- mator, and we brought them along for the purpose of showing the Commission that the assessments ate grossly inadequate and that the estimators are incompetent. And all we want, and all we are looking for, and all we ask of this Commission is to have a proper valuation made of the real estate throughout the country. McVey—How long would it take to make an appraisal of a territory as large as Beltrami county? Mr. Getchell—That is hard to say. Mr. McVey—With the inform a- tion that is already in existance. Mr. Getchel—Well it would take a year. Mr. McVey—How many men, and the cost? Mr. Getchel—Well it would pmb! ably take five crews and three or four men in a crew, shout fifteen men at $5.00 a day, Mr. McVey—TIt would be a pretty big proposition then. It would take about $4,000 a month; cost about $50,000 according to that statement, to make an appraisal, Mr. Eddy—T think that the state- ment of the number of crews and the time it would take is as near as anyone could estimate it. - Perhaps the wages are a little high; you can get a pretty good cruiser for $5.00 a day and helpers for two and three dollars, and expenses in addition to that of course. ; Mr. McVey—It would cost prob- gbly '$35,000 or $40,000 to make it. pretty Mr. Lord—We cannot assume that men who have been elected to do a duty up therg, are going ahead this year and fail to do it, unless there is some tangible proof. Mr. Neal—Perhaps eighty per cent of the people there are entirely disinterested. ~That has been the condition in the new counties; and they- generally elect one of those, and the real taxpayers have never had much to say about it. Fully eighty per cent of the legal voters in a new county are entirely disinter- ested, and they elect the officers and leave the business to them. Mr. McDonald—In four of the towns, of my own personal knowledge, the town board of review last May or June considered the question of value that they should fix upon those lands, so that is not a matter that has been overlooked by the town boards of review. And these towns are some that they designated as timber towns—Haggli, Taylor, Alas- ka, Maple Ridge, etc., the town boards of review had a hearing and parties appeared, and some of them wanted the taxes reduced instead of haying them raised. Mr. Neal—I should like to see this commission come in and' re- assess that county. Mr. McVey—There is no legal warrant for doing that. The law provides regular machinery for making an assessment. As to the proposition that we make an as- sessment now direct, we do not think that we would be warranted 1n doing that, and | hardly think we would be warranted in pre- supposing that the assessors who are elected this year will not make a proper assessment until their re- turns are actually made to us. 2 o'clock in the afternoon, when the session-was resumed for the purpose of listening to another dele- gation, from the southern part of the state. It was evident'that the commis- sion will exert every effort to bring about a more equitable adjustment purpose, and that is to demonstrate of assessments: for taxation pur- poses. ety The commission sojourned until ~ e ¢