Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, April 22, 1915, Page 1

VOLUME 13, N0, o7. BEMIDIT, m’mmoim, THUSSDAY EVENING, APRIL 32 1015, STATE SENATE PASSES OMNIBUS BILL INCLUDING APPROPRIATION OF $25,000 FOR BEMIDJI NORMAL; AVAILABLE 1917 Amaum o, ;wed for Building of Structure . wm- House is Cut in Half—Othe. 9; s are Shaved. BIG VICTORY FOR . A “ERGAST Beltrami County Legislator Rewarded After Long Fight for Appropriation —Others Deserve Credit. After a fight for an appropriation which has been in progress through- out the entire session of Minnesota’s thirty-ninth legislature, which ad- journs today, Bemidji and Northern Minnesota have won a brilliant vie- tory by the action of the senate last night when it passed the omnibus bill carrying with it $25,000 for the building of a sixth state normal school in this city, the money to be available in 1917, While ‘the appropriation allowed by the house last Monday, $50,000, would have been most acceptable, general satisfaction is felt although it was cut squarely in two by the conference committee. The senate committee also reduced materially al- most every other item contained in the omnibus measure. In view of the wave of economy which has played such a prominent part during the session and the many other obstrue- tions which were thrown in the path of the bill introduced for the purpose of allowing the Bemidji appropria- tion, it is a source of great satisfac- tion that our Northern legislators ‘were able to muster sufficient assist- ance to secure any amount whatever. The Glory to Pendergast. While every resident of Bemidji worked and hoped that the appro- priation would be granted, to the leg- islators who are responsible for its passage does the honor belong. And of these Veteran L. G. Pendergast, Bemidji’'s representative, deserves most glory, the granting of the ap- propriation being a tribute to him especially. He was assisted to a great extent by Representatives Miner of Koochiching county; Dare of Cass and Hinds of Hubbard. " Nord and McGarry Also. In the semate, Nord of this dis- trict and MéGarry of Walker work- ed persistently that Bemidji be given an appropriation. Representative Pendergast made a brilliant talk in favor of the bill in the house when Representative Teigen proposed that the omnibus bill be amended so as to kill the Be- midji appropriation. He said in part: “I hope this motion will not pre- vail for the following reasons; it is unnecessary to discuss this subject as to the needs of the sixth normal school in this state, that has already been decided by at least two legisla- tive sessions in the last two years. Two years ago a bill was passed creating a sixth normal school and defining the boundary thereof. A board was created by the appoint- ment of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor to locate the school within the boundaries of said district. Bemidji Proper Place. “That the board after examining all conditions in all contesting towns finally located at Bemidji, but de- manded a site for the school should be given to the state. The City of Bemidji with its accustomed liberali- ty bought twenty acres of land with- in the city with a frontage of forty reds on the lake shore and deeded the same to the State of Minnesota free and clear from all incumbrances high schools have only one to_two years of normal work and the law is imperative, it must be a normal school graduate. Embraces Large Territory “This district embraces twenty thousand square miles of territory or almost one quarter of the state, the population five years ago was nearly one hundred sixty thousand. The sehool population in the year 1914, and by this I mean those actually attending school in this district, was forty five thousand seven hundred and four, the number of teachers was twenty five thousand nine hundred and two, six hundred of whom were high or graded teachers. The grad- uating class of the same period, the high schools for the year 1914, was three hundred and two. Most of these graduates and teachers will want to teach school, but they will have to do one of two things, either take normal school courses or quit teaching. “If you demand a normal school (Continued on last page). PREPARE FOR ASSESSMENT Tax Commission Sends Instructions to Assessors of State Giving Sugges- tions for This Year’s Work. SECURED $1.69 FOR EACH DOLLAR Under the laws of Minnesota all personal property, including money and credits, and such real estate as may become taxable since the last assessment was made, and all new buildings and structures erected since May.- first of last year, whether com- pleted or in process of construction, are required to be listed and assessed this year, says the state tax commis- sion in a letter which has just been received by Thomas Lloyd, Bemidji’s assessor. The assessment is made on the basis of the value of the property on May first. Last year a member of the commis- sion visited every county of the state explaining changes in the tax laws, but letters are being sent out in- stead this spfing. - The assessment this year will be the second one under the classified assessment law. While the assess- ment of last year was noticeably more complete and equitable than previous ones, it7is confidently expected that the assessment of the present year, so far as personal property is con- cerned, will be the most thorough and complete in the history of the state. This expectation is based on the fact that there is now a more comprehensive knowledge of the clas- sified assessment law among both as- sessors and taxpayers, as well as a better understanding of the method of listing and assessing property un- der it, than obtained a year ago. “It should be borne in mind,” says the commission, “that, with the ex- ception of the state levy, all taxes are local and under the control of the county and its subdivisions, in- cluding school districts. If they are unreasonably high the remedy is in the hands of the people themselves. “The total amount of taxes levied in Beltrami payable last year for all purposes was $495,092.01. Of each $100 of this amount $3.91 went to the state revenue fund for expenses of state government and state insti- tutions; $27.80 went to the county; $14.86 to cities and villages; $5.73 to townships and $31.24 to education and educational institutions and for roads and bridges. In other words, for normal school purposes. The State Board accepted the same and placed it on file and it belongs to the State of Minnesota today. Gentle- men, this property is actually worth today $50,000, nor is this all: The city immediately proceeded to grade and pave the streets for a distance of two miles south from there through the center of the city across the Mis- sissippi River to Mill Park and Ny- more a distance of two miles. For more than half a mile south of the school site they boulevarded the streets, put in curbs, sidewalks and ornamental trees and today is is as fine an avenue as there is in the state. 400 Pupils To Start “It .has been estimated by Mr. Stewart, the Superintendent of schools in Beltrami county and also by Mr. Dyer, Superintendent of the schools of Bemidji that at least four hundred “scholars will seek admis- sion to the Bemidji Normal as soon as it can be completed. I will call your attention to the fact that there is law on our statute books that takes effect on August first next compelling every teacher in any high school or graded school of this state to have an advanced normal school certi- ficate. “Now it has been stated that we need no normal school because the normal school attachments to the high schools will supply the demand. Let me tell’you this is not a fact, the of each dollar you paid in direct taxes last year, approximately four cents went to the state revenue fund, the other 96 cents being used by the county and its subdivisions, including schools. “The total levy in your county last year for state purposes, exclusive of the levy for interest and principal on money borrowed from the state was $34,566.58, while you received from the state $58,514.24 in aid of REVNAI. CAMPAIGN® ENDS 51 Have Sought Altar During Ten- Day Stay of Evangelist Reynolds. With much interest manifested the closing meeting of the revival campaign which has been in progress at the Methodist church under Evan- gelist Frank Reynolds was held last evening. During the campaign b1 have sought the altar, 27 being chil- dren and 24 adults. Last evening Rev: Reynolds preached from the text, “The Harvest is Past, the Sum- mer is Ended and We are Not Saved.” George Chapman sang “When Mother Prayed,” and Rev. Reynolds and Mrs. Hulme sang a duet. There is a feel- ing that the revival campaign has been entirely too short and several were of the opinion that it should have lasted twice as long. The evan- gelistic party left last evening for Mt. Auburn, Iowa. URGE COMMUNITY TO AID Details for Brightening Week Being Arranged at Meeting Being Held by Committee This Afternoon. DAYS MAY BE DESIGNATED “Clean-up and Paint-up” week be- gins in Bemidji tomorrow, Arbor Day, and final plans for the cam- paign will be made at a meeting which is being held in the Library building by the which is in eharge of arrangements, this afternoon. It is possible that the days of clean-up week will be designated with regard to duties to be especially looked after, as fol- lows: Friday—Fire prevention day. Saturday—Front-yard day. Monday—Back-yard day. Tuesday—Paint day. Wednesday—Flower-and-seed day. Thursday—Vacant lot day. Friday—Children’s day. The object of such a plan is to thoroughly do the work on those days so that thereafter all that is needed will be the ordinary attention for the purpose of maintenance and continuation. According to W. L. Brooks, ehair- man of the general committee, every effort ‘will be extended to enlist aid of not only every person in the city -{but to get the various clubs and or- ganizations at work urging the resi- dents of the various sections of Be- midji to get busy and take part in the campaign which is to make the city spotless. “The main purpose,” said Mr. Brooks, “is to clean the city thor- oughly and keep it clean; but, in ad- joint-committee, 1m0 Bemidji Ouufifium Anxious to Make This City: hht for Itasea flhhhrk-loflfionelmpmd Resulting from' & suggestion made by J. J. Opsahl.at:the Tuesday meet- ing of the Bemidjl Merchants’ asso- clation, a movi has been inaug- urated which if ‘Suécesstul will make this -city the most convenient inlet to Douglas Lodge at Lake Itasca on the state’s forest reserve. The attention: of the merchants was called to the faet that much Lake Itasca business:is now being lost to Bemidji which mlght be bruught here if properly applied for, namely, through proper: publicity, road im- provement between Bemidji and the park and organiged effort. At present al all Lake Itasca travel is mtdefi ;Park Rapids, which is practi¢ally the same dis- tance as from Bemidji, the only dif- ference being that the roads are bet- ter and convenient service offered. Both these objections to Bemidji are to be overcome and this morning Chad Jewett, E. A. Barker, C. M. Bacon and. James' Black left on a trip of inspection, it being their pur- pose to ascertain just what road to the park would be of most service and to investigate the extent of improve- ments necessary. Money will be solicited to make the required repairs and arrangements have been complet- ed whereby the auto livery garages will make trips at the “right price.” It is expected that in this way per- sons enroute to the park will come to Bemidji, driving to their destina- tion from here. Better railroad ac- commodations-will be offered and all possible will be done to make the time spent in Bemidji enjoyable for visitors. STATE LEGISLATURE COMES T0 CLOSE; EXTRA SESSION AVOIDED (United Pross) St. Paul, April 22,—Order marked the closing session of the. senate in the legislature taday but in the house turmoil prevailed, the last moments -being: tak&r. np. in-a:hurri- cane of oratory and-disorder. - The agreements reached yesterday after- noon concerning appropriations re- moved all possibilities of an extra session. Disorder in the house began at 11 this morning when ‘an attempt was made to put through a resolution giv- dition to that it is proposed to clean up the vacant lots and make them playgrounds for the children, thus serving the double purpose of remov- ing eye-sores in the way of filth ac- cumulations and making the vacant spaces useful. The planting of flow- ers, trees and shrubs is another im- portant matter which should not be overlooked. We hope to make the clean-up week an annual affair.” FIREWORKS EXPECTED IN BARNES-ROOSEVELT TRIAL (Ualted Pross) Syracuse, April 22.—The fireworks started this morning at the Roose- velt-Barnes trial. The Barnes fac- tion is attempting to show that Roosevelt bore a legal malice on ac- count of Barnes assisting in the de- feat of Roosevelt at the Chicago con- vention in 1912, at which Taft was nominated. They have every scrap of Roosevelt’s various attacks all compiled and will spring these on the colonel during the trial. Enormous crowds are attending the trial. Judge Andrews this morning again ruled in favor of Barnes when he excluded all parts of the Bayne report, dealing with political conditions at Albany. Chief Clerk Here. F. A. Downs, chief clerk of the Northwestern Telephone company, of Fargo, North Dakota, is in the city sehools, roads and other public pur- poses. [Expressed in dollars, for each dollar your county paid into the state treasury last year in direct taxes you today making an official visit at the local exchange, and also visiting his cousin, Miss Winnifred McDermott, who is a teacher in the Bemidji » | Blackduck. ing a hundred dollars each to every person connected with the legislative session. Minnette, Harrison and Davis led country members in oppo- sition and this amount was reduced. The senate was more liberal, but re- fused to give pages anything.” They formerly received $160 each. During the session 1,183 bills were introduced in the house and 921 in the senate. Of these 325 will become laws if the governor signs them. TO HAVE SUMMER SCHOOL Agricultural Students to Be Bene- fited—Must Have Garden. Bueford M. Gile, agriculturist in the Bemidji schools, announced this morning that a summer agricultural school will be held in Bemidji this summer, for the sixth, seventh and eighth grades, commencing June 14. Only pupils having school gardens will be allowed in the classes. The pupils will meet at the school farm Mondays and Fridays and at the high school on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Charles Rattinger Here, Charles Rattinger, at one time manager of the Markham hotel here, but who now holds'a’ similar - posi- tion at the Majestic hotel, Minnea- polis, reached Bemidji this morning. Mr. Rattinger will remain here for two weeks during which time he will assist in the management of - the Markham, relieving Oliver Neilson, who will spend his vacation near Mr. - Rattinger = was schools. igiven a cordial welcome by his many Bemidji friends. BRING BUSINESS HERE|[FALY'S DESIRE 1S T0 REDEEM ISTRIA Would Take Place at Expense of Aus- tria—Serbia Crown Prince May " Have Blundered i Statement. MENTIONS. TWO POSSIBILITIES Thought Likely to Create Suspicion in Rome and May Cause Italians to - Keep Out of War—Action Secret By J.'W.'T. MASON. New York, April 22.—At this mo- ment, when Italy is reaching a final decision as to peace or war, the crown prince of Serbia ‘declares one of Serbia’s ambitions is to see Istria ‘'made into a Slav state at the end of the war. Either the crown, prince has made a serious blunder in thus suggesting difficulties between Rus- sia and Italy, or the Allies no longer count on Italy’s entrance into the war. It is impossible to determine which of these possibilities is correct. The Serbian crown prince is only 27 years old, at which age a diplomatic ted. At the same time, the crown prince was recently made regent of Serbia owing to the illness of King Peter. His words, therefore, are much more responsible than they otherwise would be. Unquestionably, the young man’s assertion of Slav claims to Istria will create suspicion in Rome. In fact, it may be the de- ciding factor that will keep Italy out of the war. Much Rivalry Noted. The rural population of Istria is Slavonic and the civic population is Italian. There is much rivalry be- tween the two races. Recently the Slavs began moving.into the cities, where they are entering into rivalry with the Italian element, although Istria is Austrian territory. The possible extermination of Itslian cul- ture in the former province of the old Venetian republic cannot be ac- complishied by Austria herself. Only the Slavs in Istria can overwhelm the Italians and, in fact, the struggle for cultural mastery of Isrtia is a Slav-Italian affair. L To. Redeem_Istria. 6.5 If Ttaly enters the war on the side of the Allies, it will be largely for the\purpose of redeeming Istria. Ter- ritorially, the redemption must take place at the expense of Austria, but racially at the expense of the Slavs. Such being the situation, Italian statesmen must now inquire whether the declaration of the crown prince of Serbia means the peace congress will cheat Italy out of Istria if the Allies win the war. Simultaneously with the announce- dispatch says the Russian ambassa- dor to Italy, now in Petrograd, is de- laying his departure for final in- structions concerning the Russian and Italian interests. But Italy may suspect that, whatever thése in- “|at minimum risk to herself. structions may be, they are not final, and the final word has been spoken by Russia’s royal protege, Prince Alexander of Serbia. The incident sugggests the dangers which con- front Italy in her effort to obtain all the loot possible out of the war It is one more piece of evidence that if Austria has agreed to surrender the Trentino in exchange for Itallan neutrality Italy will suffer grave risk by rejecting the offer and going to war for Adriatic territory. ENGLAND CASE TO JURY Following the arguments of “coun- sel and the charge of Judge Wright the jury in the case of State of Min- nesota against Call England, began its deliberation late this morning. England is charged with grand lar- ceny in the second degree, it being claimed that he appropriated for his fown use money collected for insus- ance premiums. The trial of the Margrethe Johnsrud false imprison- ment case is now in progress. This is the last jury case for trial at this term. Need any help? Try 2 want ad. indiscretion easily might be commit- | ment of the crown prince, a Rome|* 1ooommonm Blzlhulululebyquwnmst Bemidji Pike Hatchery. An unusually large number of fish were netted in one seine yesterday af- ternoon at the Bemidji pike hatchery Where the spawners are at work col- lecting eggs. It is estimated that at least 1,000 fish were contained in the net and in the three seines 1,500 were secured. But few of the pike were females and only a small quan- tity of spawn was secured. Nearly 75 females were caught which were not ready for. stripping and these were placed in a geparate compart- ment where they will be kept until ripe. It is expected that four seines will be made each ‘day until the hatching jars are filled. Warden S. C. Bailey, who is in charge of the hatchery, said that the spawn will be_collected as rapidly as possible. SPECIAL HERE SATURDAY Potato Car of Soo Railroad Will Re- main in Bemidji Most of Day— Experts to Talk. WILL URGE STANDARDIZATION Bemidji will be visited by the po- tato special of the Soo railroad Sat- urday, the car being scheduled to ar- rive here at 10 in the forenoon and to remain until three in the afternoon at which ‘time it will continue to Cass Lake, = The visit of the car is brought about because of the campaign which is being made for more and better potatoes and for better marketing conditions. The plan is to encourage the farmers of this territory to in- crease the acreage of their potato fields. Potatoes are always valuable as food for stock. The men representing the College of Agriculture and the Minnesota Po- tato Growers’ association, in charge of the car are C. E. Brown, of the Agricultural Extension Division, University of Minnesota, a man who knows potato marketing and potato growing through and through; E. C. Stakman, of the Department of Agriculture of' the University of Minnesota, who is thoroughly famil- iar with potato diseases, and Frank /Piemeisel, another expert.on meth- ods’ of fighting the enemies of the. potato. Farmers in the vieinity of this city should not fail to avail them- selves of the opportunity to visit the car, see the exhibit and hear the talks on the best methods of grow- ing and marketing potatoes and pro- teeting potatoes against the common diseases. JGERMANY MUST NOT RESIGN TERRITORY * GAINED, SAYSPASSACHA (United Press) Berlin, April 22.—“The pen of a diplomat must not spoil the work of a sword so well achieved,” declared Councellor Passacha, Liberal leader, in discussing the terms of peace sug- gested. It had been suggested pre- viously that possibly Germany would call the war a draw and return the land it has captured. But Passacha said that never would this territory be returned, acquired through the loss of so much German blood. He said the war must continue and that Germany must capture all British po- sitions on the English channel. ELK RIVER VISITED BY DISASTROUS FIRE (United Press) Elk River, April 22.—Fire this morning totally destroyed the busi- ness district of Elk River, causing a loss of $140,000. The fire is now un- der control. Frarey New Moderator. Rev. J. H. Frarey, of Blackduck, well known in Bemidji, was elected moderator, succeeding R. S. Side- botham of Stephen, at the Presbytery of Adams which opened in Crookston yesterday. The clerkship went to Rev. J. T. L. Coates of Kelliher. Rev. Frarey gave an address last evening. received $1.69 in return.” THE They Ought To Give The Chief An Iron Cross CHIEF-WHAT (3 TH' BRAVEST “THING NOU EVER_DID - NOU SOT TIMETO YELL ME (T 7006{-“’ 0 MAKE SOME. STORY — ! Defective Page WHY I THINK PROBABLY AS NEAT™ | (1T} A LITTLE PIECE OF BRAERY 4s mesmm AT LASAUE N S LIKE THIS-T HAD SUST HOTEL AND \WITH m SHE GOT AW FROMME AND SUMPED) R\l‘r“\' WTD TH' NIAGARA FALLS - ) MONEY- A4S T SAW HER GO &EIERWF\FALB BUT ACWSOH? By “HOP" CflAUTABQUA PLANS PROMISE SPLENDID BEMIDJI PROGRAM Enthusiastic Meeting Held at Com- ‘mercial Club Booms Last Evening =Success of Proposition Asgured. HEDGES. TELLS OF FEATURES Lenroot to Speak and Musio Will Take Prominent Place During Cotirse— Organization is Perfeoted, Bemidji’s first summer. chautauqua is certain to be a success. This was assured Wednesday eve- ning at an enthusiastic ‘meeting held in the Commerecial club. rooms. The session was attended by a large number of Commercial club and Merchants’ association members, and several others who are interested, and the plan of the chautauqua out- lined. H. A. Hedges, field superin- tendent of the Vawter-Redpath sys- tem, was in attendancé at the meet- ing and in a most complete manner he told of what may be expected of the entertainments. According to present plans the dates of the Chau- taugua will be August 5, 6,’7, 8, and 9. Organization is Formed. An organization was perfected which will work in the interest of the chautauqua, E. A. Barker being named as president; H. B. Brookins, secretary, and W. L. Brooks, treas- urer.. An executive committee of five members was elected, comprising the three officers, E. H. Denu and Dr. G. M. Palmer. Boosters to Assist. In addition there is to be a booster committee, comprising Frank 8. Ly- can, chairman, C. M. Bacon, B. W. Lakin and Harry E. Reynolds. This committee will devote considerable attention to advertising the chautau- qua in neighboring towns, qutomo- bile tours being planned for this pur- pose. Mr. Hedges was enthusiastic over the interest being shown by Bemidjt in the coming chautauqua snd he predicted that it would be even ore.- successful than its most urgent sups porters hope for. He displayed photographs showing likenesses of numerous persons who are to appear. on the program and declares that one of the best courses ever arranged by the Vawter-Redpath system is to be brought here. ‘While here Mr. Hedges was taken in an automobile to the site of the new Normal school and also to the head of the lake Where he viewed the beautiful location of the $12,000 summer hotel. He was so impressed with Bemidji that he plans to spend three months of the summer here. Mr. Hedges says that more interest ‘was shown at the meeting here than in any other city to which his work has taken him. To Be Music Galore. There will be five musical numbers on the program, one for each day. Mr. Hedges says these have all beea selected with special reference to their fitness for the places they are to fill. The companies are: The Lawson Trio; The J. Walter Wilson Co.; The Mendellsohn Sextette; The Avon Sketch Club and The Bouchier Opera company. The speakers on the program in- clude Congressman Lenroot, of Wis- consin; C. A. Payne; Alva M. Reit- zel; Preston Bradly; C. H. Platten- burg and Hazel Kepford. Six Young Women. The Mendellsohn Sextette is made up of six talented and charming young ladies who sing and play, and do skits and stunts galore. The (Contiziuea on last page). STOP NYMORE SERVICE. Laurence and’ Roy Carter, proprie- tors of the Nymore-Bemidji Trnaspor- tation company, have discontinued their jitney service between the two places. The boys were the first to observe that a bus line between Be- midji and Nymore would be a good proposition and spent considerable money that machines necessary in order to give convenient. service might be secured. Of late several others have placed jitney buses in operation and the plan resulted in failure. The boys have offered their three cars, a Locomobile jitney, a ° 1915 Maxwell and a Ford, for sale. Kessler-Doyle. Frank 8. Kessler of Big Falls 'and Miss Laura Doyle of this city,: were united in marriage at the Norwegian Lutheran parsonage - last ' évening, Rev. Osmund Johrison officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Kessler will make °their home in Cumil, on a homestead. X H. Isaacson, nl the: unclnmrlnc de- partment of the Northwestern Tele- phone company of lllnmyolll is in the! city today on official m-u. o