Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, June 9, 1921, Page 1

e The Ploneer’ within 100 nll: > s mm*“"“@ T HE BEMI —_— )J1 DAILY PIONEER lginne;ou—}’ “ygloudy to- night and Friday, show- ers in east portion t‘.m— er in extreme northeast tonight. VOLUME XIX. NO. 44 BEMIDJI, MINN., THURSDAY EVENING, JUNE 9, 1921 §5¢c PER MONTH Chairman States that Cut in Total Levy Will Be Affected Slowly WOULD REDUCE COUNTY | ROAD AND BRIDGE LEVY . Recommendagions Would Re- £ duce Levy to Appr&imnteli 125 Mills This Year The taxation committee appointed by E. A. Barker, president of the .t Civic and Commerce association, pre- sented its report at the regular meet- ing of the association yesterday thru its chairman, C. W. Vandersluis. Mr. Vandersluis stated that in con- nection withn the report it was im- possible to effect a radical change at once in the tax rate of the city but by continuously watching the mat- ter of taxation it was hoped in a short time to get the rate down to at least 100 mills. The wreport fol- lows: About two months ago your pres- fident appointed a committee consist- ing of the following members: C. W. Vandersluis, A. P. Ritchie, A. P. ‘White, C. A. Huffman, C. W. Wary| field, J. P. Lahr, Quincy Brooks, 'W. N. Bowser and A. D. Johnson, to in- vestigate the different levies made My the various levying boards of the city, with a view lin sight, if it were|! possible to make some recommenda- tion whereby the present tax rate could be lowered in our city. The present rate is such that there is little or no incentive for outside mo- ney to come to Bemidji for invest- ment. Your committee has had several meetings and after an examination of the different records, reports, etc., we offer the following report and recammendationgz - oot T 1020 the SiAte Tovy was 5.44 mills. For 1921 the state auditor re- ports about 1% mills, making the state levy for 1921, four mills less than a year ago. In 1920 the coun- ty levy was 26.56 mills, We find the road and bridge assessment is about 10 mills as the state has now taken over the building and upkeep of the main roads. We find that the county hoard could raise sufficient funds for this department by a & mill tax. There can ba very little saving in the balance of their figures. We recommend that the association ask the county board to reduce their 1921 road and bridge levy by 5 mills. “In 1920 the park board levy was 5 miills. The park board at present has almost sufficient funds to pay for the improvement started at this time, and as the distribution has not been made fort the 1921 taxes, the board will go into the year 1922 with practically the entire amount of the 1920 tax levy on hand. In view «of this conditiion, we recommend that the park board make no levy for 1921, “In 1920 school district No. 7 lev- jed a tax of 74.7 mills. This high levy was made necessary to pay, for increased expense, in salaries and also to pay up large overdrage in their general fund and we feel now that overdraft having been paid, we can expect a somewhat lower rate from the school board. We cannot see where more than a nine months school year increases efficiency or economy and most earnestly recom- mend that the bodrd have 2 nine months school yéar with nine months pay for all teachers and further that the school board so regulate the bal- ance of their expense that they may keep inside of a tax levy of 60 mills, which should be sufficient for this branch of the city. r“In ngG tha city of, Bemidji tax levy was 32.3 mills, The levy has been nearly the same for geveral years past. Expense here has in- creased the same as everywhere else, but no provision has ever been made (Continued on Page 6) FARM BUREAU UNITS ARE FORMING RAPIDLY For the purpbse of perfecting farm bureau units the following meetings have been scheduled for the week of June 13 to 18: onday, June 13, in Summit township- at club house in section 24; Tuesday, Junme 14, in Hornet township at Murray school: ‘Wednesday, June 15 in Shooks town- ship at town| hall; Thursday, June 16,-in Quiring ownship at the church, section 18 in Langor township; Saturday, June 18, in Kelliher township at town Mmall. AIl the$r meetings will be held at 2 o’clock in the afternoon. The organization work has been progressing very satisfactorily. ‘While most of these units liave been organized separately from the Farm- ers’ club, it is hoped that the two organizations will combine for great- er efficiency wth material benefit. e - ; Bmin_eu Men of City and Country .lo‘ Get Together “for Big Picnic The annual farm bureaun picnic-will be held on June 24 at the Fair Grounds. - This-will be the biggest picnic of the year in Beltrami county where ‘the husiness men of the city and country will get together for a day of entertainment, land the promotion of good-fellow- ship. The main event of the day will e the mulligan dinner served by the lunch committee Of the farm. bureau to every ome on the grounds. This will be passed out on plates with hot potatoes and coffee for those who wish it, each party will furnish their own cups and spoons. L. E. Potter of Springfield, Minn., president of the Minnesota Farm Bu- rean federation, will be the speaker of the day. He has a'message that ev- ery business farmer and business man of the county should hear. The sports committee has arranged a series of events to take place in the afternoon that will keep everyone amused and entertained. The main event will be the tug-of-war. This will be an elimination contest be- tween the various township units and the prize will be liberal. Every town- ship unit, where the townships are not organized, the Farmers’ club should have a team ready and trained for this event. It is planned to make this an annual event. There will be boys’ and girls’ races, broad jumps, women hail-driving contest and other contests, where every farm boy and girl will be given a chance to win a prize. It is expected that the Juven- ile band will play during the after- ‘moon. A full program of the event will be published in the next issue of this paper. instruction'| * Every farm bureau member should wmake it a point to be present at this ennual Farm Bureau picnic, as this is the main summer picnic of the Farm Bureau and with our increased raembership should be and will be the biggest event of the season. KNIGHTS TEMPLAR TO MEET. FRIDAY NIGHT The Knights Temiplar - will hold their regular meeting Friday evening at Masonic hall at 8 o’clock, at which time petitions are to be acted upon, and it is desired that all members be present. NEW BIRCHMONT HOTEL WILL BE READY JULY 1 Construction and Finishing Work Progressing Rapidly; Cottages Repaired In three weeks, the new Birch- mont hotel will be opened and run- ning full blast, according to Earl Byers, who is to manage the hotel upon its opening. The top two floors will be plastered and kalsomined by the end of 'this week and the carpen- ters and interior finishers are closely following ‘the plasterers in putting on the| interior woodwork, doors, etc. All the millwork is on the ground, so that there will be no delay in complet- ing the interior. All plumbing fixtures are on the ground and are rapidly being put in place. The hot water system of the cottiges has been much improved. The: hot water pipes have been insu- lated. and 'placed in wooden.box pip- ing, so that in passing through the pipet to the cottages, from the boiler, the water will not become cooled. Repairs on the cottages have been completed and they are now ready for cccupancy. The electric wiring has been installed and fixtures are now being put in place in the hotel. The kitchen is completed and wait- ing for the kitchen equipment, which is expected to arrive in a day or so. One of the finest features of the hotel! is the hot and cold water sys- tem to every room and the furnishing of all the lake front rooms with pri- vate bath connections; also the steam heat for the hotel on chilly days. This _|will make the hotel much more com- |- fortable and will permit running the hotel later in the season. The jsrounds are being put in shape Boy Scouts are being used for this purpote and a number of them are on the job already. The furnishings for the hotel are secured, ready for shipment, and as soon as word is sent they will be im- mediately forwarded. The porches will all be screened and gluzed, fireplaces built. Pure ar- tesian ‘water will be used over the en- tire system. Resjrvafians are coming in splen- didly ahd indications are that the ho- tel and cottages will open with a full guest list. - The help for the hotel will be ade(uate, a large number of ap- ‘plications have been received and more are coming in daily. It is expected that a banquet will ‘'open ths hotel on Friday night, July lln't detaijs of which will be announeed er. © e - — MEETING TONIGHT TO DISCUS S SITE FOR BOYSCOUTSTO | HAVEBIGCAMP ATLAKEMOVAL Who Are Going to Camp to Be Held Tomorrow BOYS WILL LEAVE FOR CAMP MONDAY MORNING Visitors Are Invited to Camp Next Thursday When Big Doings 1s Planned There will be a general meeting of all Boy Scouts who intend to go into the Boy Scout camp next week at the rooms of the Civic and Com- merce association in the city hall, Friday evening at 8 o’clock. A num- ‘ber of matters are to be taken up pertaining to the camp and all Scouts are requested to attend in ord- er to be made fully acquainted with the various matters concerning the camp. Final arrangements have been made for the camp which will be held on Moval lake on the grounds known as Birchcroft. Thomas Porte, who lis the owner of the grounds, has very generously given the use of the grounds, which are equipped with a splendid cabin and screened porch and ather out houses, well, and cleared grounds for athletic pur- Pposes. ‘The grounds are about seven miles north of Bemidji and adjoining the field in which the stump blasting demonstration was ‘held. All boys who intend. to go ouf Saturday to help set up camp, are instructed to be at the rooms of the Civic and Commerce association at 12:15 p. m. with their full equipment. All boys, who are furnishing tents , should hame them at the association rooms by 12 noon Saturday. A truck will leave at 12:30 for the grounds with the equipment. - ¢ B On Monday all*Boy ‘Scouts who are going to camp, will report at the city hall at 8:30 a. m. with full equipment. There will be trucks to take thé luggage to the camp. The scouts will be taken in cars. ‘It has been decided by the scout council at a meeting held last night, that the charge for meals for the camp will; be reduced to $3.50 per boy and, if at the end of the camp, it is found there has been money left over from this fund it will be refund- ed to the boys pro rata. | The following is a list of) equip-, ment each boy should take with him to camp: a white enamel or tin plate, two tin cups, a knife, fork, spoon and dish towel. Clothing: extra shirt. extra ufiderwear, extra pair of stock- ing, extra shoes, old trousers, 6 handkerchiefs, pajamas, bathing suit, sweater or wool shirt. Toilet articles: tooth brush, tooth paste, hand soap, two towels, comb, brusii and small mirror, Bedding: two blankets. ‘Migcellaneous: note book, pencil, needle, thread, pins, safety pins, but- tons, extra pair shoe strings, scout handbook and pocket knife. The following equipment is sug- (Continued on Page 6) F. W. GALBRAITH National commander of the Ameri- can Legion, who was instantly killed | early today when the automobile in which he was riding with two other Legion men failed to take a sharp turn in the road near Indianapolis, Ind., and plunged over a 15-foot em- bankment. NO CELEBRATION RERE ON INDEPENDENCE DAY Association Urges Citizens to Syltematicall}' Visit Towns Nearby on July 4 A most encouraging report was made at the meeting of the Givic and Commerce association-Wednesday on the improvement of the financial con- ditnon of the Birchmont hotel. W. L. Brooks reported that very fine response had;been made last week to the appeal to the subscribers to the fund to make their payments. Out of a total subscribed of $44,000, about $10,000 remained unpaid, half of whichh was represented by offset- ting material accounts of those who were furnishing material for the con- struction of the hotel. This really leaves only about $5,000 on pledges due and unpaid and it was Mr. Brooks' opinion that there would be very little of this which would not be paid in the near future. ‘The matter of the Fourth of July celebration was again taken up in the meeting:and W. Z. Robinson pre- Ysented to the association a recom- mendation of the board of directors, that, instead of celebrating the Fourth of July in Bemidji, the citi- zens divide themselves up in a syste- matic way and wvisit the various neighboring places where ‘celebray tions were being held, in turn invit- ing them tol our big fair.celebration in the fall. It is knownthat' there are to be a number of celebrations in nearby towns and by Farmers’ clubs and /it was the consensus of opinion of those:present that this was the best thing to do. It was urg- ed, however, that Bemidji citizens visiit the other celebrations in large numbers, and carry a message of good will to them. The taxation committee presented, through its chalirman C. W. Vander- sluis, a comprehensive report which was unanimously accepted. This re- port, in detail, vill be found n an- other column of this issue. RALPH GRACIE POST TO HOLD MEETING TONIGHT The Ralph Gracie Post of Ameri- can Legion will meet in regular ses- sion this evening at the city hall in the council rooms, and all members are urged to be present. Two Others.Seriously Injured When Automobile Goes Over 15-Foot Embankment ALL THREE OCCUPANTS THROWN CLEAR OF CAR Driver Was Unfamiliar With Streets and Failed to _Make Sharp Turn Indianapolis, Ind., June 9.—Fred W. Galbraith, Jr:, national comman- der of the American °Legion, was killed almost instantly here early to- day when he rode an automobile over a 15-foot embankment. Milton J. Foreman, national committeeman from Illinois, was seriously injured and Henry J. Ryan, chairman of the Legion Americanization commit- tee, was less seriously injured. Ryan owned the car and grief over Gal- braith’s death and Foreman’s injuries threw him into nervous prostrations. This, together with the injuries re- ceived, may make his condition seri- ous, it was said at the city hospital, where he and Foreman are being treated. The men were riding from the Country club to a suburban station where Galbraith and Foreman were to entrain for Chicago at 12:30. Ry- an told the police he was driving at a speed of 22 miles an hour. He was unfamiliar with the streets and fail- ed to make a sharp turn at Sixteenth street and Indiana avenue. The au- tomobile ran over the curbing and dropped over the embankment, turn- ing on its side. The three men were thrown clear of the car. Galbraith’s head striking a rock. It was tMought that facture ef his skull caused ‘“his death. A number 'of-regroes going home from work passed - the place shortly after the accident and said Ryan completely lost eontrol of him- self when he learned of Galbraith’s death. It was necessary for some of the party to hold him, they said. Ryan said he slowed down when he saw the tarn ahead, but thought the steering wheel failed to function. He said he had some trouble with it a few d.ays ago, but it had been all right since. TRAVELING MEN MEET IN ANNUAL CONVENTION (By United Press) Virginia, June 9.---Traveling men of Minnesota and North Dakota were congregated here today to pick up a new line of stories and renew friend- ships. Talking shop is one of tha things minimized in a program de- signed for fun. The travellers, how- ever, will study business conditions generally and tackle new sales ideas. It is the 28th annual convention of the United Commerctal travelers of the Grand Jurisdiction of Minne- sota and North Dakota. i ' | | f efcclve Page H~~~‘ GRADUATION EXERCISES FOR SENIORS TOMORROW R. B. McLean, State High School Inspector, to Deliver Address to Senior Class Fifty-one members of the senior class of the Bemidji high school will receive their diplomas Friday night at appropriate commencement exer- cises to be given at the new armory beginning at 8 o’clock. R. B. McLean of St. Paul, state high school inspect- or will deliver the commencement ad- dress. Dr. J. W. Smith, president of the school board will present the di- plomas. Miss Thelma Bowers with an aver- age of 94.8 will lead the class and deliver the valedictory. Miss Ruby Leet with an average of 93.8 will de- liver the selutatory. A number of selections will be giv- en by the high school glee club and the high school orchestra. Seats will be reserved for relatives of the graduates, although seats will be furnished as many others as pos- gible. The public is invited and es- pecially urgéd to attend this gradu- ating ceremony. This year’s senior class is the larg- est in the history of the local high school. It is composed of 29 girls and 22 boys. ‘The seniors observed their class day in a rather unusual manner today, without the usual class program. A picnic at Itasca State Park was the lorder of the day, the seniors leaving by auto at 10 o’clock this morning. They expect to return to the city about 7 o’clock. Miss Lillian Gless- ner accompanied them as chaperone. ‘The members of the Junior class were hostesses last evening to the members of the Senior class and fac- ulty, and a very pleasant social time was enjoyed. The new armory was tastefully decorated with the class colors, maroon and ivory, the Junior colors also .being used, green and white. A large number of ferns and potted plants were distributed thru- out the hall, and long streamers of the colors suspended from the ceiling. These, together with the daintily gowned maidens, made a pleasing picture. Dancing was the amusement of the eveniing, the Syncopators’ or- chestra furnishing the music. Frappe was served throughout the evening. Over one hundred guests were pres- ent; and there was a large number of spectators in the gallery. ODD FELLOWS TO HOLD DEGREE WORK FRIDAY There will be work in the second and third degrees at the regular meet- ing of the I. 0. O, F. Fridayl evening at the Odd Fellows’ hall at 8 o’clock, and it is desired that all members be present. WORLD'S BIGGEST BO) ISSUE READY FOR SALE Will Be Quoted to Investors in German, Securities at Bargain Rates By Charles McCann, (United Press Staft Correspondent) London, June 9.---Germany’s new reparationg bondd will be marketed ---if they get that far--- at a price be- tween or below 45 and 65 per cent of their face value. The highest estimate-—60 to 65 per cent---is given by government of- ficials. The other-—45 to 50--is an optimistic financial one. Though Germany will deliver to the reparations commission the in- itial installment of her $33,000,000- 000 in bonds om July .1, there is so far no information as to what really is to happen to the world’s biggest borid issue. Officials point out to potential in- vestors that the bonds are backed by the entlire resources of the Ger- man Empire. Financiers point out that the bond market is bad and that Germany's tepanations record so far is not dazzlingly good, or like- 1y to kecome so. for quite a time. Two things will help largely to «determine the price of the bonds, when and if marketed. Rirst, ‘Germany’s record from June 1, when the first installment of re- parations---$250,000,000---is due, to the time the bonds are marketed. Second, investors' ' confidence .in ‘Germany’s ability and intention to pay the interest and principal. Prospective buyers probably will ask themselves:--{First, fis it to Ger- many’s advantage to make the issue attractive when the lower the price the cheaper Germany, or individual Germans, could buy them back, thus discounting ‘heavily the reparations bill? Second, is there any means by which Germany could repudiate the issue at some future #ime? Third, if the bonds are all market- ed, would the allies protect investors at any cost in the event Germany at- tempted to evade payment, inasmuch as they are not backed by allied cred- it? Official and financial replies to the first question are, No. To the second and third, replies vary. Investors may comfort themselves wiith the thought that, if the issue is the biggest in history, the holders, (Continuea rrom Page 6) e - = NEW HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING PUBLICURGED TOATTENDBIG MASS MEETING Selection of Larger Site for New School Proposed By Several Interested WOULD SELL PRESENT SITE FOR RESIDENCES Bids Are to Be Opened Soon and Any Change Must Be Made at Once -—— 3 Al mass meeting of citizens iis to be held tonight, at 8 o’clock, in the Civic and Commerce association rooms, called by the civic committee of the association, for the purpose of publicity discussing the location of the new high school. At the meeting of the Civic and |Commerce association yesterday, A. P. Ritchie presented the matter of selecting a site for the new high school and drew attention to the fact that, after the new building is put on the block intended for it, there will be a space of only a few feet on each side of it between the building and the streets. In his opinion, aft- er the building is constructed it would be a great disappointment to every ditizen to see such a beautiful building without any grounds around it. He stated, that in his opinion, the present block could be sold for resdence purposes for sufficient sum to purchase two or three blocks a short distance farther out, thus pro- viding more adequate ground: for school purposes. The plans for the building, which were at the assodia- tion rooms, were consulted by a num- ber present and is was decided to leave the matter with theelvie com- mittee of the association for their immediate attention. It :is hoped that all who are inter- ested in this matter, and it is felt that every citizen should be vitally interested im) it, will be present at the meeting, whether in favor or op~ iposed to changing the site of the new building. The bids have been call- ed for the construction of the school to be opened June 16, and any ac- tion taken will have to be taken at once. DIAMOND POINT PARK . GETS EARLY VISITORS The Diamond Point camping grounds this year promise to be even more popular than in previous years. Already campers are finding quar- ters here for short stays. Archie Ditty, who is in charge of the camping grounds reports visit- ors from Grand Forks and Elk River as follows: C. E. and B. R. Couch from Grand Forks, and H. J. Debooy and Bert D. Ayres from Elk River. PIONEER RESIDENT OF AURE DIES WEDNESDAY T. Gelen of Aure, a pioneer resi- dent in that community, passed away ‘Wednesday morning at his home. He underwent an operation here at the St. Anthony hospital some time ago and was removed to his home about a week ago. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the home. the Aure cemetery. PRODUCE ASSOCIATION TO MEET SATURDAY, JUNE 18 Chris Larson, secretary of the Be- midji Produce association, announces that the\annual meetling of the asso- ciation will be held on Saturday, June 18, at 1:30 p. m. in the Civic and Commerce association rooms in the city -hall. Al members are re- Quested o be pregent, B FIRE DESTROYS FORD The fire department was-called to South Bemidji last night about 11:- 15 to extinguish a fire. which was burning up a Ford Automobile be- longing to Alfred Moen. Another car being driven by H. A. Swisher had run out of gas and was standing on the road when the Moen car came ‘alongside. In trying to transfer gas- oline from one car to another the pet cock under the tank of the Moen car fell on the ground permitting the gasoline to run out. In trying to find the petcock a match was lighted by Swisher, which ignited the gaso- line on the ground under ‘the car. The flames immediately went up un-~ der the car and burned it. ‘The car is a total loss, . it Burial will be made in CAR IN SOUTH BEMIDJI P i | SRR