Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, July 6, 1909, Page 1

S 1 VOLUME 7. NUMBER 66. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, TUESDAY EVENING, JULY 6, 1909. ’ fiistéfl@‘ Society ata S FORTY CENTS PER MONTH COPIES OF CHARGES FILED WITH ACCUSED OFFICERS County Auditor Wilmann and Commissioners Wright, Sib- ley and Danaher Informed of Charges, the Hearing on Which Will Commence Tomorrow. A copy of the charges which Anton Schaefer, public examiner, has made against John Wilmann, auditor of Beltrami county and F. O. Sibley, A. W. Danaher and Wes Wright, members of the board of county commissioners of Beltrami county, has been received here from the governor’s office and have been served on the officials named. The charges against the com- missioners contain three counts, while the charges against County Auditor Wilmann contain five counts. The hearing in connection with the charges will be held in Bemidji, beginning tomorrow, and will be in charge of M. E. Ryan, an attorney of Brainerd, who is quite a prom- inent democrat. The following is a copy of the charges in full as they have been served on the officials: “State of Minnesota “Executive Department. “In The Matter of the Investi- gation of the Affairs of Beltrami County, Minnesota. “A. W. Danaher, “Wes Wright, “F. 0. Sibly, *County Commissioners. “Hon. John A. Johnson, Governor. “Sir—The undersigned, public examiner of the State of Minnesota, hereby makes complaint and hereby representsand states concerning A. W. Danaher, Wes Wright and F. O. Sibley, county commissioners of Beltami County Minnesota: "Count One. “That in the year 1908, when there had been lawfully extended in | said county as county taxes for the benefit of the county revnue fund thereof the sum of $33,083.60, the said A. W. Danaher, Wes Wright and F. O. Sibley, who were then authorities and members of the county board of Beltrami county, as such did contract debts and incur pecuniary liabilities to the aggre- gate amount of $53,547.90 for the payment of which during the year 1908 and subsequent years it was and will be necessary to levy a rate of taxes therein higher than the maximum prescribed by law, and thereby committed malfeasance in office. “Count Two. “That in the year 1907, when there had been lawfully extended in said county as county taxes for the benefit of the road and bridge fund the sum of $15,000, the said A. W. Danaher, Wes Wright and F. O. Sibley, who were then authorities and members of the county board of Beltrami county, as such did con- tract debts and incur pecuniary liabilities to the aggregate amount of $17,291.22, for the payment of which during the year 1907 and subsequent years it was and will be necessary to levy a rate of taxes therein higher than the maxinum prescribed by laws and thereby committed malfeasance in offce. “Count Three. “That the said A. W. Danaher, Wes Wright and F. O. Sibley, who were then authorities and members of the county board of Beltrami county, as such did not at the annual meetings of said county board in January and July, 1908, and at the January meet- ing, 1909, examine the accounts and vouchers of the auditor and treas- urer, and make a written statement of the condition of the treasury, showing the amount, kind and char- acter of funds therein, and all other matters in connection therewith and file the same with the auditor, and thereby committed nonfeasance in office. “Wherefore, The undersigned | respectfully suggests that the matters hereinbefore set forth be investigat- ed, and that if it should appear to you by competent evidence that the said A. W. Danaher, Wes Wright and F. O. Sibley are guilty of such malfeasance and nonfeasance, that such persons be removed by you from office in accordance with the statute in such case made and pro- vided. *“Respectfully submitted, “—A. Schafer, “*Public Examiner.” Drs. Palmer DENTISTS, Miles Block. lF Quality, Price and Promptness count for anything with you, then we ought to do your dental work. & Anderson on the calendar. Phone 97 M. E. Smith Retail This is the month when the eagle screams and the Glori- ous Fourth is celebrated all over the land. But we hold a celebration at this yard every working day Daily you’ll find us busy here helping our customers celebrate by giving them thé greatest lumber and building material bargains in these parts. Our pure white philanthropic desire is to see that every man who buys here is so thoroughly satisfied that he won’t even think of going elsewhere for his next order. We carry everything in Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Ready Roofing, Lime, Cement and all such building material. We Also Handle Coal and Wood “State of Minnesota “Executive Department. “In the Matter of the Investigation of the Affairs of Beltrami County, John Wilmann, County Auditor. “Hon. John A. Johnson, Governor, “Sir:—The undersigned public examiner hereby makes complaint, and hereby represents and states concerning John Wilmann, County Auditor of Beltrami County, Minne- sota. “Count One. “That the said John Wilmann, during the years 1907, 1908 and 1909, did not record in the public record book designated as the Book of County Roads, the proceedings of the County Board of Beltrami county, establishing, altering or vacating the same, and thereby com- mitted nonfeasance in office. “Count Two. “That the said John Wilmann dur- ing the years 1908 and 1909, did not enter in the real property assess- ment books of the County of Bel trami a complete list of all lands subject to taxation, describing each lot or part of lot and block, showipg the number of acres in each tract, and setting opposite each descrip- tion the name of the owner, and if unknown so state, and thereby com- mitted nonfeasance in office. “Count Three. ““That the said John Wilmana dur- ing the years 1908 and 1909, did not present at each regular meeting of the County Board a statement in writing showing the amounts levied for the various county purposes for the current year, together with the actual cash balance, if any, remain- ing to the credit of each fund at the date of such meeting, and the amounts, if any still unpaid on account of contracts already entered into by the County Board and thereby committed nonfeasance in office. "Count Four. “That the said John Wilmann, during the year 1908 and 1909, failed to place the words “sold for taxes” opposite each description in the tax lists of Beltrami county of property which had been sold for taxes, and which was subject to redemption but not redeemed, and thereby committed nonfeasance in office. “Court Five. “That the said John Wilmann did not make and file with the Auditor of Beltrami County on or before January 10th in each year and up to and including the date hereof, a written statement verified by his oath, showing in detail the amount ot all fees, gratuities and emoluments of whatever nature received by him as such official, or in connection with his official work during the preced- ing calendar year, for the reason that the statement of the said John Wilmann filed in 1909 , shows that he received the sum of $2048.10, whereas, in truth and in fact the faid John Wilmann during 1908, received as auditor, fees, gratuities and emoluments in connection with his official work more than the sum of $2076.10. * “Wherefore, tte undersigned respectfully suggests that the mat- ters hereinbefore set forth be investi- gated, and that if it should aprear B [to you by competent evidence that bl % ) 7, .. Sinctus Minnsnsatia. LEBRATE Lumber Co., Bemidii the said John Wilmann is guilty of such malfeasance and nonfeasance, that such person be removed by you from office in accordance with the 5 | statute in such case made and pro- vided. “Respectfully submitted, “—A SCHAEFER, *“Public Examiner.” Presb;terian Picnic Tomorrow at Out- let. ‘The annual picnic of the Presby- terian church and Sunday school will be held tomorrow at the outlet of Lake Bemidji. We want the families of the church and Sunday school to make a point to be present and have a day’s enjoyment in the woods. The boats will leave the Third street dock from 9:30 to 11:30 a. m. Bring well filled baskets and good appetites. —The Committee. UNANIMOUS FOR INGOME TAX LAW Senate Adopts Amendment for Submission, NO CHANGE IN RESOLUTION Motion of Mr. Bristow to Include Eleo- tton of Senators by Direct Vote of the People Ruled Out of Order—Ef- fort to Amend Method of Ratifica- tion of Proposed Amendment Is Voted Down. ‘Washington, July 6.—Having re- fused to amend the Brown resolution for a constitutional amendment pro- viding for an income tax the senate adopted the resolution 'unanimously, the syes belng 77 and the noes 0. ‘When discussion of the amendment ‘was resumed Mr. Bristow presented an amendment to the resolution re- quiring the election of senators by a Vote of the people and Mr. Bailey pre- sented two amendments, one provid- ing that the ratification of the pro- posed amendment be by state conven- tions instead of by state legislatures gnd the other providing for a gradu- ated income tax. Before a vote was talten the vice pesident ~ruled out of order the mendment of Senator Bristow for the eléction of senators by popular vote, thus bringing to the front Mr. Balley’s amendment to refer the ratification of the proposed amemdment to state oonventions instead of the legisla- tures. The amendment was rejected, 30 to 46. The Democratic senators enerally voted for the Balley amend- ent and the Republicans generally against it. 8ix Republicans Not In Line. ‘The exceptions on the affirmative sffle were Borah, Bristow, Clapp, Cum- mins, Jones and La Follette, Repub- Moahs, who voted for the Bailey propo- sition, and Daniel and Martin, Demo- crats, who voted against it. By unanimous consent Mr. Bailey withdrew his amendment providing for a graduated income tax, saying he knew it would be voted down and he did mot wish thet fact %o Ye cited in the United States sapreme court at any time in connection with any in- come tax case.. The vote then recur- ring on the original Brown resolution, {ererflng to the legislatures of the arfous states the question of amend- ing the Constitution so as to author- 1ze the levying of an income tax, the resolution was adopted without a dis- senting vote. Immediately on the passage of the :coma tax resolution the adminis- atlve features of the tariff bill were fiid Dbefore the semate and Senator Rayner vigorously attacked the valid- ity of the provision for a customs court on the ground that it did not provide for a jury trial. He insisted that there should be some provision for an appeal from this court. OBJECT TO INCREASED TAX QGigar Manufacturers and Others Heard by Senate Committee. ‘Washington, July 6.—Cigar manu- facturers: were heard by the senate @abmmiittee on finance in opposition to the proposed increase of 60 cents a thousand in the Interhal revenue tax on cigars. Those who spoke were Jacgb Werthelm, New York, president of the National Cigar Manufacturers' essociation; A. Bijur of New York, map of the executive committee of the National Cigar Leaf Tobacco apsociation; J. Corning, representing the Cigarmalkers’ International union, and Albert Gelske and a delegation of Baltimore cigarmakers. SEVERAL POWERS PROTEST WIll Not Recognize Russo-Chinese Agreement. Peking, July 6.—Great Britain, Aus- tria-Hfungary and the United States have notified China that they do mnot récognize the preliminary agreement between Russia and China devised for the admifistration of the Russian rail- read area-in Manchuria. These pow- ers declare also that laws affecting the right to reside in the international settloments in China must originate with the treaty powers. The negotia- tlons on this latter subject, which were opened last month and which ocontemplate detailed regulations, are now blocked indefinitely. ENGINEERS GAIN DEMANDS Threatened Strike on Canadian North ern Will Not Occur. ‘Winnipeg, Man., July 6.—There wil) be no strike of Canadian Northern rail'vay engineers. It is announced that st a conference with Vice Presi dent Mann all difficulties were adjust- ed to the satisfaction of the men. All discharged engineers will be rein ptated and wages increased to the schedule proposed by the men. Life Sentence for Wealthy Man. Jackson, Miss., July 6.—C. R. Smith, & wealthy planter, who shot and killed P. A. Laurent, a Nashville traveling man, at Arteria, Miss., Jan. 15, must serve & life term in the penitentiary. he supreme’ court, by a divided vote, afirmed the lower court’s finding. Senator Stephens in Town. Senator A. D. Stephens and Mar- tin O’Brien of Crookston were visitors in Bemidji today, having come over from their homes at Crookston last night. They were here for tne purpose of looking after some legal business in which Mr. Stephens is interested. When asked as to how matters political were | going, Senator Stephens declared that politics were out of season during ' this hot weather and he knew of nothing of interest along this line. Several St. Paul papers have been busy using Senator Stephen’s name as a possible candidate for United States senator, to succeed Senator Moses E. Clapp. Asked if he knew anything about this, Senator Stephens smiled and stated that he was absolutely ignorant of any such intention on his part. HELD A MEETING AND DISCUSSED INSURANGE Farmers Gathered Here.—Will Thor- oughly Investigate Plan of Mutual Insurance Company. At a meeting of the farmers held at the court house at Bemidji Satur- day, the following committee was appointed to report at a meeting to to be held July 31st as to organizing a farmers’ mutual fire insurance company in Beltrami county: W.R. Mackenzie, chairman, Henry Becker and A. P. Blom. Much enthusiasm was ‘shown and no doubt a new enterprise of benefit to the farmers will be the outcome of Saturday’s meeting. Harry Bow- ers acted as chairman and W. R. Mackenzie secretary of the meeting. Among those present were the following: Harry Bowers, Eckles; W. R. Mackenzie, Wilton; A. P. Blom Spaulding; H. Becker, H.. A. Flad- hammer, M. Rygg, P. Becker, Liberty; H. F. Howe, Redby; Peter Bekke, Roosevelt and F. O. Sibley, Alaska. Meeting Executive Commitiee. A meeting of the members of the executive committee which had charge of the TFourth of July cele- bration is hereby called to meet at the room used as police headquarters, City Hall, at 8:15 sharp Wednesday evening, to conclude all matters con- nected with the celebration. —The Committee. Gun Club Meeting Wednesday Evening. Meeting will be held at council chambers Wednesday /evening to perfect organization of Bemidji Gun Club. All enthusiasts are requested to be present. —V. L. Ellis. Local news on last page. CELEBRATION Although Sunday was the real anniversary day of this great and glorious republic, Monday selected by patriotic Bemidji and vicinity to appropriately commemorite the beginning of our career as a separate and distinct and aided by bright skies and windless atmospheric con- was citizens of government; dition, a large crowd assembled on the streets of the city to participate in the celebration and witness the various sports, games, races, etc. ‘The early morning train over the the M. & I. from the south brought a goodly number of visitors, but not nearly as many as had been expected. The south-bound M. & I. train was crowded with people from the towns north of Bemdiji and the noon train from the west brought a large num- ber. The out-of-town folks, together with our own people, formed a crowd which thronged the down-towa por- tions of the city and everybody was “‘on duty” during the entire day and well into the night. The first event on the program was the civic and calithumpian parade. The parade, while not a very large one, was made up of some very good representations and was thoroughly enjoyed. Mayor Pogue, as marshal of the day, organized the parade and was very ably assisted by A. P. White, assistant marshal, and Hallon Huff- man, bugler for Company K, all of whom were mounted. Following the three officers men- tioned, the Bemidji band had the place of honor in the parade. The band left the armory at 9:30 o’clock a. m, and went to the city hall, from where they acted as escort to Company K, and the members of the Bemidji fire department. " When the parade moved the band was followed by Company K, under command of Captain A. E. Otto. Following the militia company came the Bemidji Fire Department. The boys were dressed in their new uni- forms and were headed by E. H. Cornwall dressed as Uncle Sam, and leading Charles Collin’s dog, which was dressed as “mascot.” The fire engine was drawn by a handsome four-horse team owned by Thomas Smart, followed by a four-horse team with the hose cart, both the engine and hose cart being manned by firemen. Then came a float containing a lot of children who had been gotten together by Mrs. Gamble. They Statement of the First National Bank Attention is respect- fully called to the sTATEMENT of the First National Bank of Be- midji made in response to the Comptroller’s call under - date of June 23, 1909 Your Banking Business Is =3 Solicited No. 5582. REPORT of the Condition of The First National Bank, at Bemidji, in the State of Minnesota, AT THE CLOSE OF BUSI- NESS, JUNE 23, 1909. RESOURCES. Loans and Discounts. Overdratts, secured a: U. 8. Bonds to secure circulation. Bonds, securitles, etc, Banking house, furnit .. §319,468.03 564.73 £25,000.00 5313895 14,000.00 30,071.68 . 9242272 569,57 1,265.00 578.74 Due from National Banks (not reserve agents) Due from approved serve agents. Checks and other cash ms Notes ot anks ... Fractional paper curren- ¢y, nickels, and cents. Lawtul Money Reserve in Ba Specle {2 1o Legal-tender notes § 13,001.00 Redemption tund with U. 8, Troas- urer (5 per cent of circulation).... Tofal - - LIABILITIES. 20,021.95 1,250.00 $568,351.35 Capital stock Sur, d £ 50.000,00 10,000.00 4,068.60 25,000.00 20,368.30 19,602.99 283,654.92 9,963,865 133,048.79 510,00 1,534.10 $558,851.35 rtifi Cashier’s checks out- standing ............ Total YESTERDAY WAS A SPLENDID SUCCESS The Big Program Was Pulled Off Promptly, Everything Moving wi;h Clock Work Precision.—*Best Cele- bration in History of Bemidji.” represented a human flag and made avery pretty effect. There were several other floats in the parade as well as a splendid lot of comical “get-ups.” The par- ade ended in the city park, wherea speaker’s stand had been erected. P. J. Russell acted as chairman of the exercises and after rapping for order called upon Rev. J. H. Denis- ton, who gave a splendid prayer. Mr. Russel, ina few witty and well-chosen words, introduced the Hon. F. J. McPartlin of International Falls, the orator of the day. Mr. McPartlin expressed his pleasure at being able to address the people of Bemidji and went on to tell of the developement of north- ern Minnesota, sayinz, “While our southern constituency is gathering the withered foliage of an over- ripened existance, we are rich in nature’s gifts which, as yet, have not reached the zenith of their de- velopement.” “In the heart of God’s green nature, such as we find in this por- tion of the state, patriotism is instilled in the heart of every inhabi- tant.” The speaker told of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and extolled the patriotism formed at that time. Continuing, Mr. McPartlin said, “Unless our patriotism is increased in fidelity on occasions such as this, this celebra- tion is a mockery of the awful sacri- fices made by our forefathers.” The orator of the day exhorted the people to direct their ballots at the elections as the pioneers directed their bullets—to perpetuate the nation, and in conclusion said, “We are the pioneers of a part of the country which is destined to become the treasury-box of the nation. As patriotic inhabitants of a country so richly endowed by nature, itis our duty to furnish the energy to develope ihe richest portion of the North Star state.” Mr. McPartlin was heartily con- gratulated on his eloquent and extremely patriotic address. Two horse races were pulled off immediately after the exercises and the remainder of the program was run exactly on time, everything moving like clockwork, showing that those who had the celebration in charge understood their business and saw to it that nothing lagged. The following isa list of the win- ners of prizes and purses in the various contests: - Parade—Best float, Mrs. Gamble, first; Mrs. Wright, second; most comical representation, Irvin Chad- vick, first; Roy Moberg, second; best four-horse team, Tom Smart; best drivnig team, George Lucas, first; H. A. Hanson, second; best appearing single driver, Frank Pogue, first; George Kreatz, second; ‘largest num- bee in line, Company K; special prize for the best appearance, Bem- idji Fire Department. Races—Pony race, A. T. Whee- lock, first; George Cochran. second; 100-yard. foot] race, F. Summers, first; Ray Dennis, second; potato race, Ellis Meeks, first; Kirk Carter, second; sack race, Eddie Ripple, first; Perry Haling, second; fat men’s race, Joe Markham, first; A. Otto, second; ladies’ race, Mrs. Dansrude, first; Edna Irish, second. Tug-of-war—Tim Quinn’s team won the purse of $24. Ray Dennis, assisted by Earl Geil, gave an exhibition of hose-counling just prior to the ball game. The first attempt was a fluke, but on the second trial Dennis made the coup- ling in four seconds flat, which is very fast time. Bemidji won the baseball game yesterday by a score of 10 to 8, in a listless game that was filled with errors, alternating with good plays that made the exhibition only a fair [Continued on Last Page.} MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY.