Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, May 14, 1908, Page 1

Elks' State Convention s 18,19 Bemldll, and 20. ||| July Bsmidil , 27-flug. 2 Bexid'i THE BEMIDJI DAILY VOLUME 6. i‘IUMBER 22. PIONEET BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 14, 1908. E. E. McDONALD ANSWERS SENTINEL’S TAX ARTICLE Requests Publication After Being Refused Space in the Sentinel.---Corrects Sentinel’s Statements as to Pro- ceedings Before the Tax Commission. To the taxpayers of Beltrami County: The following acticle was pre- pared by me and delivered to the Bemidji Sentinel on the 11th day of May, 1908, with the request that the same be published. The same was returned to me on the 12th day of May with the state- ment that it would occupy too much space, In order to have the facts stated in the followirg article reach the readers of the Sentinel who were misled by its article, and con- tradict the wrongful statements therein contained, I have found it necessary to have my reply printed in the Pioneer and News at my expense. Respectfully, E. E. McDonald. Editor Bemidji Sentinel, Bemidji, Minn, Dear Sir; My attention has been called to an article published in the May 7th issue of the Bemidji Sentinel headed ¢‘Crooks- ton Company is Opposing Tax League.” I cannot permit your paper to mislead its readers by letting the article remain un- answered. The progeedings had before the State Tax Commission, atits office on May 4th, 1908, were taken down in shorthand by Miss Lucy Hatch, the best stenographer avail- able, and by her transcribed, and the original copy was by her delivered to the Secretary of the State Tax Commission. I havein my possession a copy of that trans- cript, which may be consulted by any citizen of Beltrami county who desires to see it. Mr. McKusick, who spoke for and represented the Beltrami County Tax League before the State Tax Commission at that meeting, stated that the purpose of the League was not to have an increase of the valuation of per- sonal property for the purpose of taxation, but to secure an increase of the valuation of real property only, The fact is, and the steno- graphic report of the proceedings will show, that there was no inter- ruption of Mr, McKusick by any- one except with his consent and then only at the proper times. His statement that there was no standing pine in the town of Frohn or Bemidji was met by my state- ment that in Section five and six, seven and eight, in the town of Frohn there was a large quantity of standing pine on May 1st, 1907, and that in the town of Bemidji in Section one and two, eleven and twelve there was on the first of May, 1907, a large quantity of standing pine, and Mr. Getchel then .and there corroberated my statement. Mr. McKusick referred to the town of Turtle Lake as a cut.over town, I stated thatthe town of Turtle Lake had nearly as much pine, if not as much, as any other town in the county, Mr. McKusick stated, ¢I think the assessors as a rule are wholly incompetent to perform their work, especially in the timber towns, The "men who are elected as assessors are generally homestead- ers or somebody that has no knowledge of the value of timber whatever, and incompetent to estimate it, even if they were so disposed.” I then asked him if he knew Mr. William Austin of DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION A VICTORY FOR GOV. JOHNSON Johnson Men Control Convention by a Vote of Ten to. One.--- Senator Works Chosen Ghairman.--Not Likely Oppeosition Will Present Bryan’s Name to Convention. St. Paul, May 15.—(Special to Pioneer.)—The convention was called to order in democratic state the auditorium at 11:30 this morn- ing by Chairman Frank Day. In his opening address Mr. Day criticised prominent Bryan support- ers, mentioning particularly James Manahan, for circulating unfounded rumors and statements intended to injure John A. Johnson. State Senator S. D. Works of ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— e Mankato was chosen temporary chairman by acclamation. In ac- cepting the chairmanship, Senator Works delivered an éppropriate speech, which was received with enthusiasm. T. D. O’Brien of St. Paul was ap- pointed chairman of committee on resolutions; H. F. Weiss of LeSueur county, chairman of committee on rules and J. C. Arnson of Stillwater, chairman of credential committee. At the opening of the convention it was easily seen that the Johnson supporters had the convention at the ratio of ten to one'and that the convention from start to finish would be for John A. Johnson as the presi- dential candidate at the Denver convention. The Bryan delegation realized that they were in the minority and it looks as though they will not lift their hands or make any at- tempt whatever to create any sen- timent for Bryan at the convention. Nebish, Jacob Christenson of Durand, W. H. Nudick of Hagali, W. C. Patterson of Kelliher, A. F. Warner of Maple Ridge or Mr. Huset of Frohn, and he stated he did not know the gentlemen I mentioned. I then asked him, ““Where do you get your authority for the statement that the assessors are incompetent to perform their duties if you do not know them at all?” and he replied, ¢“Why, by general reputation.” Mr, Mec- Kusick again stated, ‘The only thing we are here for is to demon- strate to the Commission that the assessments are not made by men who understand the business. The Commission'can verify these estimates, they are made by a reliable estimator, and we brought them along for-the purpose of showing the Commission that the assessments are grossly inadequate and that the estimators are incom petent. And all we want, and all we are looking for, and all we ask Continued on Last Page GILL BROS| THE POPULAR PRICED CLOTHIERS. Copyright 108 by Hart Schaffner & Marx THAT'S again. Value is the key note of the $3 hat selection. It's really sur- prising how good a bat can be sold for $3 if one puts his mind to it. Mora hats at that price are a strong drawing card. They’re in brown and black derbies, in brown and summer pearl soft shapes, usually sold at $3.60, some people ask more. Really more bright neckwear fashions at 50c than we could describe if we took this whole page; they’ll take your whole fancy as unigue effects. Value Value Value We think the man who gets big value for his clothes money will come again. We want him to come You will find that “come again” idea in these Hart, Schaffoer & Marx fine suits at $18 to $25; such values at such prices haven’t been shown before, and are not shown now anywhere else, We are determined to sell the best suits at $10 and $15 to be found i» town. We think we’re doing it and you’li think so with us on sight of worsteds, grays, blacks and blue serges that are in the showing at $10 < nd $l1t . OUR IDEA. the brown The Home of Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes, Crossette Shoes, Wilson Bros. Shirts Next Door to First National Bank BEMIDJI, MINN. WYLER AND KINNEY LEASE SKATING RINK New Management to Open Rink Next Week.—Many Improvements to Be Made. The citizens of Bemidji, who are interested in roller skating and high grade amusement attractions, will be pleased to learn that A, L. Wyler and George Kinney have leased the roller rink for the period of one year. Mr. Wyler has had long and suc- cessful experience with the: manage- ment of roller rinks, and at one‘time was instructor in the largest roller rink in Milwaukee. Heis contin- ually in receipt of flattering offers from the large rinks of the coumtry. Mr, Kinney has had wide exper- ience with various amusement enter prises, having but recently been en- gaged in the vaudeville and moving picture business in western Canada. The new management states that work will commence at once on many improvements, such as new sign lights, put the floor in first- class condition, etc. Feature shows will be put on from time to time, and only guaranteed attractions which the management has per- sonally seen in the cities will be booked. Band music at least three times each week will be furnished for skating. Owing to the many im- provements that will be made it will be impossible to open the rink before the middle of the week. There is no doubt that Messrs. Kinney and Wyler will receive liberal patronage from the people of Bemidji in this undertaking, which is worthy of support. Street Work. Considerable work has been done on the streets of Bemidji which will have a tendancy to Leautify the city, and if this work is complecte as started, it will'be a big improve- ment to the streets of Bemi ji. Bemidji avenue has beea brouz:t to grade from the south poiht n:ar the M. & I. depot to Twelfth stree . and Tesidents in this " portion of the town should do their s:are towards beautifying their lots an the portion of the streets frontin their lots. The heavy sand at the lower en ' of Beltramt avenue and on third street is being coverel- with b'ack dirt. 3 The council, this year, has ordered nearly five miles of cement sidewalks and by fall the city streets will show marked improvements. Night Clerk at the Merchants. Clarence Huck, who has many friends in this city, has recently accepted a position as night clerk at the Merchants Hotel. Clarence, for some time past, was clerk at the Hotel Miles at Hibbing. His many friends in this city will be glad to see him back here again. .| PRESBYTERIAN SUPPER Company ““K” Attention. If weather permits the company soldiers will report at the drill hall tomorrow (Friday) evening for drill. All soldiers will answer to roll call at 8:15 sharp. The object of the drill is to assemble all soldiers into one squad for practice. TOMORROW EVENING, An Excellent Supper to be Served and Everything Will Taste Just Like “‘Mother’s Cooking.” The Presbyterian Ladies will give | one of their excellent suppers at the rink opera house témorlow night, commencing at 5:30. The ladies promise one of the best suppers ever given in the city as will be seen by the following menu: SUPPER 30c. Chicken Patties Salmon Patties Cold Meats Potato Salad Cabbage Salad Rolls Assorted Cakes Quince Tarts Pickles-sour or sweet Home Brand Coffee EXTRA. Sherbet 10c. Ice Cream 10c. Fruit Punch 5c FORTY CENTS PER MONTH ELEVEN WILL GRADUATE FROM BEMIDJI SCHOOLS Largest Class in History of School to Graduate May 29...- Class Play to Be Given at Opera House May 22...- Baccalaurate Sermon May 24. The largest class which ever graduated from the Bemidji High School will this year “Launch forth upon life’s stormy sea.” The class of 1908 is composed of the following eleven students: Ivis Rebecca Roberts, Eva Albertan- Getchel Inez Rachel Geil, Georgia Ora Smith, Nellie Pearl Knott, Lucy Mae LaFontisse, Lillian Grace Mc- Gregor, John Ferdinand Peterson, Robert Edward Richardson, T. Rolland Dwyer and Clarence Arthur Shannon. Superintendent A. P. Ritchie stated that this year’s class ranks high in scholarship and is a credit to the school. The work of the students has been thorough and they are well prepared to leave the school, which will feel the loss of their presence. The officers of the graduating class are: President—]. Ferdinand Peterson; Vice-President—Eva A. Getchel; Secretary—Ivis R. Roberts; Treasurer—Inez R. Geil The class colors are old gold and brown and the class flower is the white rose. A fine program is being prepared for the commencement exercises which willbe held this year in the City Opera House on Friday, May 29th, President Weld of Moorhead State Normal will address the class and give an appropriate lecture. The salutatory will be delivered by Georgia O. Smith and the validictory by Nellie P. Knott. - Miss .Knaett graduates with an average for her high school work of 90.7 while Miss Smith follows with 89.7. Reverned McKee of the local Bantist Church will preach the Bac- calaureate sermon to the class in the Methodist Church on Sunday even- ing, May 24th. The senior class will hold their Class Day exercises in ihe Opera House on the evening of May 22d, to which a small admission fee of fifteen and twenty-five cents will be charged. The proceeds are to be used to purchase a suitable memor- ial of the class for the high school. The evening will be divided into two parts, in the first of which the follow- ing will be delivered: the Class History by Inez R. Geil; the Class Prophecy by Ivis Roberts; the Class Poem by Lillian G. McGregor; the Class Will by Clarence A. Shannon; and the Class Gifts by T. Rolland Dwyer. The second part of the evening will be taken up by the presentation of the laughable com- edy, “The Merchant of Venice Up- to-Date.” Below isa short outline of the play: Act I. A street scene in Venice. “If I drew not the Caesar examina- tion I flunk.” Act II. A room in Portia house. The Caesar examination—"Who chooseth me shall get it in the neck.” Act III. Shylock’s house and yard. The elopement of Antonio and Jessica. “Antonio little real- izes how completely he lies within my power. Oh, revenge, thou art sweetl” Act IV. A room in Portia’s house. “The examination was suc- «cessful and we aze yours.2—— 7. AoV, Scee I The football field, the great game, and the arrest of Antonio. <1 Scene I The court room. “All is well that ends well.” Moving Picture Show. The motion Picture Company of New York City will give an enter- tainment in the City Opera House tonight. There will be presented the famous exhibits of Thomas E. Edson’s genuine pictures in natural color with all noise effects. Among the popular masterpieces will be included, Life of a Cowboy, Dog Smugglers, Across the Atlantic, Those Terrible Kids, Through Ven- ice, Lost? Strayed? Stolen?, Along the Alps, Jack and the Beanstalk, Japanese Jugglers, Those Young Scamps, and many other plenty of good comedy. Dandruff. Dandruff is neglect. Neglect leads to baldness. ~ The life of the hair is the scalp. If the hair glands, muscles, roots, fat cells and hair shaft are in a healthy condition the hair will grow abundantly. We make a specialty of scalp massage, electric brushing and scientific shampooing. Mrs. Beere, Schroeder Block. Marriage License. Herman Osland and Sophia Pligrem. Last evening Colt Hamilton, Bert | Fuller’s 18-months-old Montana, made its third apppearance‘m this city. ey The clever little animal performs his work and takes his part to per- fection, which is evidenced by. the la.pp]ause given him by the people who attend the Brinkman Family Theater. 5 Everyoue is delighted by his tricks. Colt Hamilton selects colors, strikes a match and lights alamp, does sums in arithmetic by means of number blocks, plays sick and goes to bed, 'adjusting his pillows and pulling AT THE BRINKMAN FAMILY THEATRE ALL THIS WEEK the covers up over him. A If you have not seen him be sure to attend the Brinkman Family Theater and watch his performance. Colt Hamilton ‘will be exnibited at the theater the balance. of this week when he will be taken to Chi- cago for exhition in the best theaters at that place.