Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 8, 1914, Page 1

VOLUME 12, NO. 191. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 8, 1914. FORTY CENTS PER MONTH. WILL MAKE STUDY OF ECONOMY PLANS Reduction in Expenses and Reorgani- zation of Adminstration Scheme Expected to Engage Attention. TO CALM TAXATION COMPLAINTS Governor-elect Hammond to Join Senators and Representatives Who Gave Pledges—Important Issue. It the temper of the people as re- flected by the campaign promises | made by members-elect can be relied on as evidence, the coming legisla-| ture will spend much of its time in reducing governmental expense and reorganizing the present chaoitc sys- tem of civil administration so that| the taxpayers may receive a dollar’s | worth of service for each dollar paid | into the state treasury. To Plan Economy Scheme. Devising economy scheme which will silence the complaints as Lo exce ve taxation seems to be the chier ore the senate and house and will receive attention not only from the members of these bo- dies but from Governor Hammond and his associates as well. Both Mr. Hammond and his Re- publican opponent, W. E. Lee, seem- ed Lo sense during the campaign the for lower state taxes and| cucl agreed, if elected to do all in his power to bring about reduced legis- lative appropriations. some e demand Hammeond Into Line. Mr. Hammond undoubtedly will make common cause with those sena- tor and representatives who gave similar pledges. The state auditor’s records show the total appropriations made by the 1913 legislature for the biennial per- iod ending August 1, 1915, were $19,118,457.82. Of this 49,962, 82 was to complete the fiscal year ending August 1, 1913; $9,231,219 for the 1914 fi the pre 1 year and $9,3 sent twenlve-month 5 for period Met by State Revenue Fund. This is met by the state revenne the general purpose fund s raised by direct taxa- tion and also includes all miscellane- those from rail- raph and insur- companies, private car lines, li- s and other similar item: Although the appropriations the two years referred to aggregate than $19,000,000, only about §2,000,000 annually, or $6,000,000 in all, of this came from the direct tax levy for the revenue fund paid by all the people amount fund, his ous receipts, such as read, telephone, tele for more From Other Sources. The remainder, than $13,- 000,000, is accounted for by receipts from the other sources indicated. The as-essed valuation of the com- monweali 1,495,000,000 for 1914 and y will bring an income mately $7,100,000. Important Problem. The problem as a whole is one of the most important ever taken up by more 1c the of approy a Minnesota legislature and much hard work is ahead for the appro- priations committees of the senate and house it a cut is to be made suf- ficiently large to appease the clamor of the people and at the same time will not endanger the effi- v of any of the state depart- ments institutions. cne w cien or FARMER'S CLUB MEETS Pleasant Session Held at the Home of Paul Utech The last meeting of the Bass Lake Farmers’ club was held at the home of Paul Utech. These were present; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Utech, Frank Latimer, Henry Sander, William sh, A. D. Simpkins, J. N. Skriv- seth, Wheeler, C. F. Stegner, Tony Chapek, Mrs. Kaiser, Mr. Farris, Soule and Cravet. The guests pre- sent were Mrs. J. L. Groves, Mrs. C. Groves, Mrs. F. J. Moser, of Mon- tana, and Bueford M. Gile, of the Bemidji schools. The session was one of the most enjoyable ever held. The next meeting will be held at the Tony Chapek home. Leaves 21 Grand-Children. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Guenther re- turned last evening from Charles City, Towa, where they were called count of the serious illness of Guenther's father, W, s Nehls died Wed ) t. He a wife, thirteen children and twenty-one grand ehil- dren to mourn his death. He seventy-nine years old and was one of the carly settlers of Charles City. All the children with the exception' of one attended the funeral. Mr.| Guenther says there is a foot of snow | on the ground at Charles City. m leaves was Technically speaking, a hair's breadth is seventeen ten-thousandths of an inch. jthis morning for Park Rapids where Figures Compiled By Clerk Stein Show City’s Finances At Monday evening's session of read a report showing figures of the months of the year, as compared with the same period in 1913. items of interest are brought out by by Mr. Stein for the benefit of the the council, George Stein, city clerk, city’s finances for the first nine Many the statement, which was prepared aldermen. The report shows that the sinking fund has been substantially increased and that the re- ceipts of this year exceed those of much less. While the condition is 1913, while the disbursements are very encouraging, it-should be re- membered that the next quarterly report of George Rhea, city treasurer, may change it to a large extent. censes would have been forthcoming loons not been closed, is now lost. It various funds are overdrawn to a About $15,000 revenue from liquor li- during the last quarter had the sa- is noticeable in the report that the much smaller extent than last year, while the surpluses, with the exception of the road and bridge fund, from the finances of which a bridge outlet has been built, show marked loans equal $150,000, of which $30,( report, showing that this debt has port follows: Comparative statement of recei funds for nine months, ending Nov. Disbursements— Road and Bridge Fund General Fund .. Interest Fund .. Library Fund Water Dept. Fund Perm. Improvement Fund Revolving Fund . Poor Dept. Fund . Receipts— From Co. Treas From Water Dept. . From Liquor Lice: From Hall Rentals . From Miscel. Licenses . From Miscel. Receipts From Municipal Court From Library fines . From Dog Licenses . From Interests Condition of Funds— General Fund Perm. Improvement Fund ... Revolving Fund . ... Water Dept. Fund Poor Dept. Fund Interest Fund Road & Bridge Fund Library Fund Sinking Fund Due from County account of tax le ied prior to 1914 . . % property owners account, Due from revolving fund improvements made prior to 1914w svash e e WILL ATTACK GERMANS London, Dec. 8.—An offensive move- ment of the allies against the German armies on French and Belgian soil apparently is being extended gradual- ly and now, according to the best available information, covers a large part of the battle line from the North sea to Switzerland. The official French statement, while worded in the cautious manner that has characterized these commu- nications recently, specifically men- tions offensive movements in Belgium, in the regions of Armentieres, Arras and the Aisne, and in the Argonne. At all these points, it is said, the su- periority of the French offensive has been shown. The German forces, which succeed- ed in pushing their way across the Yser canal in the battles last month, in which both sides suffered severely, are said by the French war office now to have been forced out of their posi- tions, with the exception of troops in a few entrenchments still under at- tack. A comparison of the reports from Berlin and Petrograd leads to the con- clusion that the Germans again oc- cupy Lodz, from which city they were driven on their first retreat from War-| saw. Berlin makes positive announce- ment that Lodz is in German hands, while Petrograd admits that the situa- tion there is desperate. Russians Still Confident. If the fall of the city is a fact it indicates that communication with Warsaw again is menaced seriously Judge Marshall A. Spooner left he has several matters before Judge B. F. Wright in district court, a term now being in progress there. Pioneer want ads bring results. across the Mississippi river at the increases. Outstanding bonds - and D0 is held by the sinking fund says the been made much smaller. The re- pts, disbursements and condition of 1, 1914: To Nov. 1, 1914 To Nov. 1, 1913 $ 2,968.73 $ 33150 . 22,383.77 -22,461.45 5,979.36 4,880.91 888.00 977.94 6,711, 6,457.07 8,789.92 17,901.23 9,794.39 16,940.56 3,158.46 1,205.38 $60,673.85 3 2.92 $27,676.90 4,098.47 4,088.09 12,000.00 12,000.00 354.00 28.00 697.50 1,137.00 124.40 67.40 612.79 946.17 18.45 28.67 Nil 160.40 3,489.31 3,279.05 $49,611.68 ——O0verdrawn—— $30,129.68 10,005.79 6,358.74 97.00 36.86 768.02 ——-Surplus—— 583.77 $ 1,218.50 325.97 133.64 12,587.12 $14,498. 21,924.20 7,013.31 GRANDTO SHOW SEAL FILM Manager Woodmansee Successful in Effort to Bring the “Temple of Moloch” to Bemidji. TO COME HERE NEXT MONDAY After much effort, C. J. Woodman- see, manager of the Grand theater, has arranged to show the Red Cross Christmas Seal Film, known as the “Temple of Moloch,” next Monday evening. Nearly every motion pic- ture house in the state has applied for the picture. Nearly everyone in Minnesota will have the chance to see the literally moving scenes of this stirring drama. A young health officer tackling single handed the appalling tuberculosis situation in a great pottery, brings down on himself, as a “buttinsky,” the wrath of the millionaire owner. After an exciting struggle, between ignorant avarice and enlightened economic methods, the burden is lifted from both employees and em- ployer, and the young health officer wins his point. This film is shown by the courtesy of the Motion Picture Exhibitors’ of Minnesota, as their contribution to the Red Cross Christmas Anti-Tuber- culosis Seal campaign, and is man- aged by the Minnesota Public Health association. Mr. Woodmansee pays for the privilege of showing it here. It is planned, announced Mrs. Har- vey Wilcox, chairman of the Bemidji seal committee, to sell stamps at the Grand during the time the film is on exhibition. A large number of stamps are being sold in Bemidji. “ead tho Pioneer want ads. mTACENTS Rakcx s (5 () Goo;i Fellows Wanted New Band Horns on Display in Schneider Brothers’ Window. Two horns, spoken of by band members as - “‘crackerjacks,” been received in Bemi now on display in the Schneider Brothers on Third street. The instruments are forithe Bemidji band and are a baritone and monster F-flat bass. They are" 'us end will he used? {ime next week by Tom Oscar Nelson, when thelpitch of the band music will be changed from high to low. = The next band concert will be played in low piteh. COUNCIL PLANS T0 REDUCE EXPENSES Aldermen at Meeting Monday Even- ing Point Out Items Where Cest of Various Departments flay be Cut low FIREMEN WANT NEW SYSTEM City Will In Future Construct Suit- able Polling Places — Treasurer Rhea Makes Quarterly Report. Seven members of the city council attended the meeting last evening, the first in a month. Owing to the absence of President Murphy, Alder- man Lahr was appointed temporary chairman. An unusual number bills were presented. for pavment many had been carried over from the first two weeks of the menth, when the regular meeting was postponed owing to the lack of a quorum. All bills were accepted but complaints were made upon the heavy charges for the rent of polling places in the various wards. Among the largest was the charge sent in by Henry Miller, who is to receive eighteen dollars for the use of his store at the last election. Several suggestions were made to lessen the expenses for the elections and it is probable that in the future movable buildings will be erected in each ward for this purpose. Carter Cuts Cost. A. A. Carter, street commissioner, acting upon the advieq of the street committee, has cut the cost of the road maintenance expense to a very small amount. During the first two weeks of November the cost of up- keep for the city streets amounted to over seventy dollars, while during the past two weeks the entire cost did not exceed ten dollars. Other cuts will also be made in the various departments and the run- ning expenses reduced to a mini- mum. The cost of supporting the city poor has been slightly increased, but as yet there are only eleven reg- ular boarders in the city poor house and three in the local hospitals. An itemized statement was also rendered showing the cost to date for the well which is being dug for the city. The total expenditures at the present time amounts to $6,772. The matter was turned over to the water committee, city engineer and city at- torney for investigation. Ordinance is Passed. City Clerk Stein read ordinance number seventy-five for the third time. It requires all junk dealers and local concerns dealing in second hand goods to obtain a license. The object of this ordinance is to prevent minors and irresponsi- ble persons from buying and dispos- ing of goods that may have been stol- en. The ordinance also requires that all persons receiving a license, report to the local police any cases where parties disposing of goods mays have obtained the article through theft. Want New System. William Melville, a member of the local fire department, appeared be- of | fore the council in behalf of that or- ganization, and asked that the alarm system be changed. According to Mr. Melville the system now in use ‘ |of the North-Central Educational as-i {allowed. Within T he Next Week Yes, Bemidji, like other wide-a- wake cities, is to have a “Good Fel- low” club, which is to work in con- junction with the Associated Char- ities of this city in caring for needy families at Christmas time. A dollar or two will make a lot of children happy on this gift day and there are many Good Fellows in Be- hand in this work. All the ‘Pioneer does is to act as an agency to bring the “Good Fel- lows” and the needy families to- gether. There will be no publicity and no money is to be sent to the Pioneer direct. The Associated Char- ities would like to hear from at least fifty Good Fellows. If you are in- midji who will be glad to take a|terested :*’t!"&lt**t***i’t!.i*li*’t**l}*ttlt: * FILL OUT THIS COUPON AND MAIL IT TO THE GOOD FEL. * * LOW EDITOR PIONEER OFFICE. : * S O T S * Please give me the name of some family in need of a visit * * from.a Good Fellow. * * I can care for a family of - --....... +..-.. members, : % 2 x AT seve i 5 Fimi wln o T x * - * * . BAATCRE '+ olooSinesioonmd oo o tos S el msbonssss * * * KKK KKK R KKK KK XA KK KRR KKK KK KKK PLAN FOR TEACHERS’ MEET W. B. Stewart, President of North- Central Association, Says February Convention Will Be Big Success. TO ARRANGE FINE PROGRAM One of the most successful teach- ers’ meetings ever to have taken place in this section of the state is expect- ed to be the result of the convention | sociation, which is to be held in Be- midji, Thursday, Friday and Satur- day, February 11, 12 and 13, 1915. Officers of the association are planning a feature program and there is every indication that the meeting | will be largely attended. There are a large number of counties in this section of the state, the teachers of which belong to the organization, and besides the fact that they are go- ing to attend in large numbers it is expected that several other associa- tions will send delegates. W. B. Stewart, county superin- tendent of schools, who is president of the association, is certain that the meeting will be very successful and is enthusiastic in speaking of the plans. At Walker recemtly, ~ wirere| he visited on his return from the convention of the Northern Minne- sota Development league, Superin- tendent- Stewart called upon W. H. Allen, head of the educational insti- tutions of that city; who is secretary of the teachers’ association, and some of the most important arrangements were discussed. W. P. Dyer, super- intendent of the Bemidji schools, is treasurer of the association, and is anxious that the meeting be made a banner one. plan is considered advisable. If the change should be made, one ring from the central office will warn the members who sleep at the City Hall and also blow the whistle at the elec- tric light plant. City Attorney Russell informed the members of the council that he had received an answer to a letter written some time ago to Soo Rail- way officials, requesting that they engage a flagman for-the railroad crossing on Minnesota avenue. Mr. Russell was informed that action had been taken to avoid accidents; that all train crews had been in- structed to proceed with caution over this point and that while switching, a flagman would remain on guard. Accept Rhea Report. George Rhea, city treasurer, pre- sented his quarterly report for ap- proval. His account of the city’s finances was completed in every de- tail. The bond of B. B. Lundgren, who was recently granted a license to operate an employment agency, was accepted. A. T. Wheelock ap- plied for a similar license and it was Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Johnson of is unsatisfactory and in case of a bad | night fire it would be difficult to arouse all of the fire fighters. The matter was turned over to the fire committee with power to act if the Nymore returned Jlast evening from their honeymoon trip. They have visited Minneapolis, Willmar and Mizpah and will make their future home in Nymore. INDIAN REPORTED KILLED, Sheriff Johnson Called to Southeast Corner of County to Investigate Murder of Redskin. TWO0 IMPLICATED IN CRIME Reports that an Indian had been killed in the southeast corner of Bel- trami county, at a point wkere the Mississippi river flows from Cass Lake, reached the office of Sheriff Johnson this morning, and he leftf immediately for the village of Cass Lake from where he will proceed to the scene of the crime. While full details of the murder were not obtainable by the sheriff, he was informed that the dead body of the Indian had been found and that a white man and another redskin are believed to be guilty of the crime. No reason for the Kkilling was given. The point where the crime is supposed to have taken place is in town 146-30 -and only a short dis- tance from the Cass county line. MORE JOIN CAMP-FIRE GIRLS F:ive"!(emhcu:m ted and Others Anxious-to Enter Ranks. Girls of Bemidjl are taking much interest in the Camp Fire organiza- tion which was recently formed here. Last evening a meeting was held at the home of R. C. Hayner and five were initiated, several others being elected. The officers of the club, which is a member of the National society, are: Miss Olive Cunning- ham, ;guardian or president; Miss LucysBrooks, seribe; Lucine Me- Cuaig, chairman of route committee; Milre Achenbach, chairman refresh- ments committee; Jane Hayner, in- vitations, and Edna Anderson, initia- tions. There are a large number of girls who are planning on applying for membership. TO GIVE ROLLER PARTY. Captain MacLachlan Plans Masquer- ade for December 30. Captain MacLachlan, who has charge of the roller rink, this morn- ing announced that he has practic- ally completed arrangements for a large masquerade to be given on the evening of December 30. Prizes will be awarded for the best cos- tumes in their various classes and other features will be had. The rink, although many are taking ad- vantage of the splendid ice skating, is being well patronized. Misses Mary Jackson and Jule Moritz entertained at a Five Hundred party last evening, in honor of Miss Irene Logan, who leaves the employ of the county auditor at Christmas time, to return to her home in Grand Rapids. The guests were Misses Irene Logan, Winnifred McDermot, Abbie Murphy, Marie Burke, Dora Barrette, Gertie Malone, Esther Nixon, Ella Parker, Emma Noesen, Bertha Dicaire; Mary Lyden, Ida De Rushia, Lucy LaFontisee and Ellen 3 SCOO THE CUB REPORTER WHUTCHA ~ DRINKWN GoT? WATERS Scoop Is Too Thirsty To Wait NOW ROUND HERE THEY TELL ME THEN BEENA BOILING THE WATER, &/ THEY BOWED S FOR 35 GEE.-T T ) /[ cant warT NeaRs, By "HOP’ SIMPLE! {to Turtle River where- he informed RESTRAIN AGENTS FROM MOLESTING BEMIDJI BREWERY Document Served Upon Chief Special Agent Larson on His Return Here This Morning—To Ship Beer. MAY CLOSE ENTIRE DISTRICT Mission of Indian Department Offi- cials Not Known But All Saloons Likely to Receive “Lid” Order. ‘With nearly one thousand barrels of beer in the course of construction, representing more than $10,000, the Bemidji Brewing company this morn- ing caused to be served on Henry A. Larson, chief special agent of the government Indian department, an order restraining him, or his depu- ties, from in any manner destroy- ing or molesting any property of that concern. The restraining order which is signed by Judge C. W. Stan- ton, upon petition of Marshall A. S SSIEEE Spooner, attorney for the brewing company, expires on January 11, 1915. Came Unexpectedly. Silent Larson, together with Depu- ties L. W. Carson, J. C. LeMarr and | J. P. Brandt, reached Bemidji this * morning. Carson, Brandt and Lar- son left Bemidji two weeks ago. They appeared rather surprised when the restraining order was served upon them this morning. May Ship Beer. The restraining order grants priv- ilege to the brewery to prepare what beer it has under construction, and to ship it to points outside of the treatyeterritory. It will take about six weeks for the material now on hand to mature, and it is expected that it will have all been shipped by the time the restraining order ex- pires. [ All May Close. Following the same plan as on their previous visits here, the agents are giving out no information in con- nection with their work. The four agents spent most of the morning here, Larson leaving on the noon train for either Cass Lake or Bena, it is believed, while Brandt autoed the saloon owner that he has until Thursday to dispose of his stock and suspend business. It is believed that the entire ter- ritory covered by the treaty provi- sions will be closed now. Only the towns in which the order was issued a month ago or by mail last week have suspended operations. May Hit Hibbing.' Wilton, it is understood, will ‘be closed and should the “dry” zone be made, to include the entire district, Hibbing, Chisholm, Kelliher, Grand Rapids, a portion of Brainerd and many other towns and villages will be hit. No Violations Here. No violations of the closing order are known to have taken place in Bemidji and the saloon men have made every endeavor to abide by in- structions from the government. BROUGHT GOOD RESULTS. Farmers Pleased With Sale of Cattle by Merchants’ Association. Satisfactory results were secured from the sale of the carload of stock sent to the St. Paul market, Novem- ber 28, by Bueford M. Gile, agri- culturist, acting as a representative of the Merchants' association, and the farmers who had cattle in'the shipment are much pleased. The stock was all of a poor class and sold for from $4.00 to $5.25 per hundred. The cost of shipping was forty cents per hundred. Already eighteen head have been secured for a second car, and this will be sent as soon as a car- load of about thirty are reported. Those desiring to send cattle in the next shipment are requested to so notify Mr. Gile, either by phone or letter. All shippers are enthusiastic over the results of the first car. TO PLAY PARK RAPIDS. Fast Basketball Game Arranged for Next Friday Evening. Carl Jacobson, coach and manager of the Bemidji basketball five, this afterncon announced that he 'had completed arrangements for a game which will be played here next Fri- day _evening with the Park Rapids team. With a record of no defeats the Hubbard county quint is coming to Pemidji bent on securing a vic- tory. The Bemidji players realize that they will ‘be forced to extend themselves to win and will place I their strongest lineup in the game.- As the visitors will arrive on-the evening train the contest will mot