Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 7, 1922, Page 1

T T ———— ~ hwithh;hlool miles of Bemidji and a8 the largest circul Northern Mi;ieesou., SulgHon MIDJI DAILY PI Minnestos probably Wednesday; rising tem- {x:}ratm'e Wednesday and, in west rtion tonight. The Pioneer is the only daily J : . & = VOLUME XIX, NO. 271 'y 85c PER MONTH BEMIDJI, MINN,, TUESDAY EVENING, MARCH 7, 1922 T0 HOLD MOTOR SCHOOL are and O-:;:t-m of Auto Equipment Is Subject of Course Here o -5 That the manufacturers of auto- mobiles and tractors are very much ' ‘Newly-Elected Mefl"bel’l,v.rlkb interested| in the performance = ot I ¥: | o, e ke % their products’in the’ field "is shown Seats and New Council from the large number of schools be- Year: Isi Begun ing conducted throughout the United tates. 4 i That these schools are profitable to the manufacturer as well as the op- <crators has begn ‘definitely settled and OFFICE ‘OF FIRE CHIEF e S is plainly-shown ‘in the ° elaborate > MAY BE DISCONTINUED |equipment used and the number o . people who attend these short courses. The. duties performed: by automo-{. er n tive equipment are -without number, Several Po“““’n‘ Are Filled By and thei ‘operators : namber milhons Re-appointments; Water so there ig little which shauld be of ‘Department Unsettled more value in’ an educational ‘way than a course of instruction in the care and ‘operation ‘ of automotive equipment. o A free course in the care and oper- ation of automotive equipment is to be conducted at the new Moose hals, TP ] SIS With al} new.members present, the city council started its new year Monday evening i’ Tegular séssimn’ P r at the council chambers. « The session | Bemidji March 20 and 21 and anyonc wag called to ovder h 'who owns and operatés an automobile, members holding th, tractor, truck or stationery enging, utes of the last regular meeting were should avail himsel§ éthe opportun- read and approval-and the old council |ity, presented. . LAt adjourned. - The new mer of 8] The equipment in this short council then took:their seats, course is much m wplete than son ‘for' the first ward, 3 i | anything heretofm\\ 'o; and in- id, T. ‘E. Llo; e | cludes in addition ts of al third, Naish McKinnon (re-elected), leading tractors and \! units oi for the fourthand G. N. Evenson for |Same, a complete labo ‘or the the fifth: Another new face in the |testing of lubricating b\ council is that of W- Kz Denison; who |. The most essential , : the was appointed recently to succeed |Welfare of any motor is 4 d this Frank Koors in the Fourth ward. be.mg. true, it is very important that Koors was appointed to succeed Pearl the 'dil used should be the very best Barnell, who resigned some time ago, | obtainable. 5 = - but since that time he has moved from | Anyone attending this course will the fourth ward.. ~ have ‘an opporgumtg to have the o1 Appointments were ‘iade for the |he has been using thoroughly anaiyz- ensuing year, ‘practically ‘all offices ed and will learn which is the best oil being filled again with the exception and why. g of the city water department and city engineer. Ji T t14(\xt_cfl_'xem ;‘)f M;’fiqne'a%olis’made U. s. DISTR.ICT COURT AT application for the office of superin-|- g tendent of the water department to BISMARCK 0P ms TODAY succleed E. J. B&u‘)'-geois, l\ghgidid not ! apply again, tnd James E. Mathews, (By United Press) ¢ present assistant made application for|' Bjsmarck, N. D., March 7.—Amon, o By, Unilea Press) —Among | Wa| —The soldier H i vO | trial a nite ates district court [ hous, a i re- reeks moro,_and Mz, Kutchers wés| onening here today with Jude An- gsl‘éia‘i;’.:"iéé“’v;fi‘f"é‘: sormeauved s, | FRESH QUTBREAK BEING ing this period and if his work is sat- | gim icki « A | the house: this. afternoon. As it goes I 1 P pson, Dickinson, N. D., attorney i i v un- isfactory he may be retai T. N, Hartung, former sheriff of Stark 3,3;‘;‘2,1}_":;::";: t‘::: n‘:f;g?f:;:;\t o I"OOKED FOR lN IRELAND ‘Rgbellious Republican Troops - Order Eree State Forces to " Leave Limerick . ) ) i B\ \ A |(Copamight) OPPONENTS-OF BONUS - " SEEK HARDING'S AID Claim Lom ?lnn ‘in ‘Prelelnt Measure - Will Hamper Financial System SIX KILLED AND FORTY INJURED IN TORNADU JUNIOR ORDER OF MOOSE IS WELL ENTERTAINED | Junior Lodge Is Instituted and Officers Installed at Monday Meeting (By United Press) Aiken, S, C., March 7.—Six person; were killed and forty jured by a tornado and rain storm whish swept the western portion of the state early today Six are dead and twenty-five in- jured, according to reports from Warrensville. Fifteen were re- ported injured at Stifflctan. The property loss will run high. —_— A most enjoyable and instructive evening was spent Monday night by those who attended the entertain- ment given the Junior Order of Moose by the Loyal Order of Moose and the Women of the Mooseheart Legion: Two seclections by the Moose band and two by the Moose quartet were enjoyéd, Following these wmusical numbers, H. A. Northrop, goverior of the local Junior Order of Moose perintendent. No_action -was taken | oqunt, D o] s y and A. R. Boxrud, former v p ;;'sits‘:fi“"tnp“.c,“!:'“?‘ of Mr. Mathews 5 | Northern Pacific conductor. - They 5?85“ 35,&?}‘: anm?'i servigs dnen, why B C};atrles S.hpnill)ey, chief of the dfiw :::“&b?;ggggmm consipracy to ob- - department, has been re-appointed in 3 te s that capacity by Mayor-A. ¥ The case: which dates back to 1918 Washington, March 7.—Opponents of the bonus-bill in congress were TWO FARMERS’ CLUBS HOLD: JOINT SESSION Protest Construction of Ditch No. 37; Will Reguut- More Favorable Fair Dates The Bemidji Township and Better Farming clubs held their tirst joint session Saturday, March 4, at the Carr Lake school house with an attendance of approximately 160 persons. Thi> is the first of a series of joint meet- ings and much interest was shown. The hostesses, Mrs. Birch and Mrs. Dreyer, and their assistants are to be complimented on the able manner in which they served dinner to an un usually large crowd. _The program was opened with a piano solo by Raymond Nelson. Iol- lowing this was a concert given by a clarinet trio, consisting of P. R: Pet- erson, Alfred Peterson and Roland Letford. This was an exceptional treat for the club. The solos given by Alfred Peterson were especially en- joyed. Alfred Peterson studied un- der the direction of Clarence Woi- melius, clarinet soloist of the Min- neapolis Symphony orchestra, and later with the Thomas orchestra of Chicago. The club hopes to have this trio appear there again, the secretary reports. Following this were recitations by Bessie Malone, Bobby 'Larson, Lucue Peters and Alfred Cloutre. There were also several vocal solos by Al- ma Elmquist, which were very well received. Topics of interest to both clubg were then discussed by F. M. Pender- gast and others. A resolution_pro- testing against the opening of Ditch No. 37, north of Red Luke, was drawn up and sent to the county comnus- sionerg to be taken up at the present session. Committees from both clubs were appointed to meet with the far board to arrange a more favarabie date for holding the Northern Minne- sota fyir. PRELIMINARY TRIAL OF ANDY BROWN POSTPONED (By United Pre Fargo, N. D., Marc, 7 nary trial of Andy Brown lie Locke, was postponed another week when called in justice court this morning. It is understand that the state 1s waiting results of an expected appeal in the William Gummer case before proceeding with Brown’s prosecution. Brown is charged with being equaliy guilty with Gummer in the murder of Marie Wigk. Garlock | oag hased on alleged boxear thieving seeking 't "hgve’ President Harding and involves-three other men, two ol {oppose the néw boriug insurance loan gave an interesting talk on “The Golden Age of Fraternalism and the " but the council has. appoin ntey [ ting the advisabiliiy whom' are -now.dead, the fact lead:|hil; framed after much'effort by the that office.~ Williatn Gaines was: re-appointed - fire truck driver in charge. Applications were also_entered by John Mattland and W. H. Sprague.” Edward Jewett was re-appointed truck' driver and janitor. Chief of Police-Thomag Bailey has been re-appointed to that capacity by Mayor Garlock and his appointment was confirmed by the council. Othei police department appoinments are be made known at the next meeting of the council. v Dr. D. R. Burgess was re-appointed city veterinarian, his: being the only. application filed for that office. Dr. E. A. Shannon was_likewise re-ap- pointed city health officer. Maude I Hammersley has been appointed 'by Judge J. F. Gibbong: as clerk of’the municipal court and her appointment wep confirmed by thecouneil, ing to ‘the indictment of the three men on trial this term are as follows: In 1918 Ray Youngblood, Fred Youngblood and R. J. Sewell, ran- road employes, were arrested in a charge- -of -stealing $1,000 worth of goods from boxcars at Dickinson and Beach. According to officials they confessed when taken before United States commissioner at Beach. The grand jury indicted them together with Boxrud. The three defendants are charged with haying manipulated the induc- tion of Fred Youngblood and Sewell into the service in July, 1918, before the trial. The other Youngblood and Boxrud were acquitted’ of complicity in -the boxcar thieving, but Young- blood was indicted by a grand jury on a charge of perjury and served can sub-committee took several unsuc- republicafis of the house ways and (By United Press) me;‘r:s ‘committee. E Limerick, Ireland, March 7.-~*Ev. B claim the plan of having|cuate or fight,” rebellious republican anks loan up to 50 per cent of the|troops have ordered the loyal little proposed, gervice insurance certificales | free state garrison of Limerick bar- will seriously interfere with the na-|yacks. The invading rebels, who out- tion’s fi'_“g"“‘] system, and will urge | pymber the free state forces 5 to 1, thé president to stand by his previous | came into . the city under cover of decision, that the bonus must be post- | garkness. poned unless paid by’a sales tax. The Dail Eireann is taking court a Secretary’ of Treasury Mellon' is|tion to prevent a clash. Jim Slattery, opposing other loan features of lii|whe fyught the British in 1916 and plan for the same reason opponents in | Jost an arm in 1921, was sent to take congress advance.and may present his | charge of the situation. The British i"‘n;w:o:" Harding at-a cabinet meet- | commander has orders from England Having failed in their efforts ‘to ;ief.'is"mt. o Toe- g have the soldier bonus bill introduc- ed'in' the house by today the repub.i- (By United Press) i Limerick,. Ireland, March 7.—The cessful votes on altering the measure. | 1yicn r'epul;lican army troops, loyal to the provisiorial government, were Origin of the Junior Order of Moo The junior lodge was then institutéd by Organizer Francis Wood. Ofticers | were installed by Gov. Northrop. Se- lections by the band and quartet fol- lowed. Legion. of their ritual. Dr. G. H. Zentz, who lately made a trip to Mooseheart, Ill., where the Moose home is located, gave a very instructive talk on that institution. A talk by H. Z. Mitchell, hitting the high places on Moose activities since the institution of the lodge in Bemidji, was then heard, gave 2 direct talk to the junior lodge, giving them good advice and admon- jshing them to live up to the ideals Following the close of the program, a *fced” was served by the Women of the Mooseheart He also time. He is now living at Medora, N: ). " ¢ Dan Grf?icie Y?sgthe ontly applicant | ry 'or the office of street commissioner!™" z . Agnes Robinson was re-appointed 28161 gildreth instituted proceedings LEGION POST ASSURED INTERESTING PROGRAM };& mock trial as }vell as seven;l Warford, pastor ot | It wag reported that 10 companies of other entertainment features are of- i b pmvi:' ml:l government_troops werd fered the members of the Ralph Gra- way here from Dublin. The|¢ie post of the American Legion for today seized and the next regular session to be held chool and|Thursday evening, March 9, at the rooms of the Civic & Commerce as- sociation. T. C. Bailey is chairman of the committee in charge of the ar- rangementg for the mock trial and 13 is expected that a very interesting BALFOUR ABLY DEFENDS PREMIER LLOYD GEORGE (By United Press) London, March 7.—“No man could have aided the government bet- ter than Lloyd George,” Arthur J. Balfour declared in his speech before the City Carlton club here today. “We must not weaken the government at thig time by attempting o resore pre- maturely the two party. sysems,” Bai- four's speech had been anticipated as definite announcement that Lloyd George had determined not to resign at the present time. “The country’'s best interests,” continued Balfour, “have been and can be served by the coalition.” He added, however, that he would remuin a member of the unionist party for the rest of his life. Balfour's speech paid a glowing tribute to Lloyd George. TWO SUSPECTS HELD IN PROBE OF ITALIAN'S DEATH Chicago, March 7.-—Two suspects were held today in conncction with a probe into the mtrder of Ancicleti Benedetti, wealthy Italian merchant and cousin_of Robert Crow, states attorney. The.men purchased a store from Benedetti and quarreled with the victim over payments. Benedetti wag lured from his home by a mysterious telephone message. He was standing at the corner wait- ing for a_taxi when an automobile Trove up beside him, onc of the men stepped from the automobile and after a few words with Benedetti shot him. A. Rossman, a witness, identified one of the men ag the one who fired the first sfots. HARDING MAY ACCEPT BORAH'S RESOLUTION ‘CITY PARK BOARD HOLDS REGULAR SESSION TONIGHT JGHN WGRKMAN F“NERAL closing in ‘on Lime]riuk today uf» pre- 5 TR : vent #n atteck on the tree state for e L vawm i uoitor af | CoL. Hildreth, instituted. proceedings T0 BE“ELDTGMQRR(}W here, hich had been ordered to cva the dormitory. Mrs, Maty DuVal|og'sor trial, i P Ly e— who had invaded the town. Hahn was the only-applicant for city L h b t 12:30 at the Presbyt British troops were continuing to S i to three t Leavenwort] ut | morrow at_12: al e Presbyter- scavenger and he was re-appoin d‘i’ed beforye“:;eiar terrp: were com- |ian church for John Workman ot pup- | Limeick city, but a clash was feared. ond-year as city attorney, his” appli- o 1 i i The three who officials say en- |the church, will officiate. cation for_ that office having been ginee:ed ,,,;?:“i',,dugfions, we,,{ in-| John Workman passed away at his|on the filed for that office. S " : b 5 H 5 D ici i - |trict attorney’s request and will now [at 8:30 after a lingering iliness of sev- | occupied. the technical G. Oliver Riggs, municipal bind di- sg‘;ldntri‘:al. eyBim?d was located only | eral months’ duration, ~Mr. Workman | spread throughout th A . o hs ago. pacity, Henry L.-Smith of Crook.|a few months g Feb. 5, 1885, " In the year of 187C| CHRIST WILSON 15 FOUND fpy cnti T d with his parents at Howard application but the application of Mr. he move: GUILTY IN DISTRICT COURT : Rl!?ggs was favored with the appoint- SERM 0F MEETlNGs marriage to Mary Chaffins. Sevea trial will be the result. Nothing has ceded the selection of a band direct- To CLmE WEDNDAY children were born to this union, one| Christ Wilson, who was charged m) 80 i be and o Js expocted. that or for the ensuing year. death. y that he had pointed a lomledl gun at [all details will be kept under cover . In the year 1896, Mr, Workman, | Hoover, was found guilty by jury ¢ 3 licenses. Weks Feall_dnd ':gfi,fi?u‘;’ be held at the Carr Lake school house | with his family, moved to _ ¥ Y . -S;vcr;l :n&mitgf:erfggriz: yill also the newly-appoin ittee, | Wodnesday evening, March 8, under|Minn., and in 1902 he was obliged to | the county jail. Wilson acted as his|be heard at this ti p Evanson and ‘T. E. Lloyd. Apn! Dvoracek and H. A. Pflughoeft, n: e attendance of members and prospec- : " . A, . - |ter health. homes at Graceton. 4 ! mbe! tions were made by Garry Brennan, | 4 u.or of agriculture in tfie Bemidjt Mre. Wotkman is survived by his| The case of the State of Minneso- | tive members. Visiting members of p The report of the city veterinariaa | D; x il i ed to attend this session, assured 3 ning was the date for the last meet-|Pride cf Staples, Nathaniel, Robert|district court this afternoon. § o, (Continued on page 6 ing of the series but due to the condi-|and Ralph Workman and_Mrs. Carl meeting worth théir while. snow storm, the meeting was postpon- | Krantz-of this city. One sist (BE THAT OF EDWARD, SARDS |ed until this week. William. Fleming of Howar KEEP OUT OF POLITICS| STAceD n 5. Paut EoAiGHT ) ., : 2 ake, Leslie of Redby and of 8 man found at Warchoust 1A%, ’q | vauch intarest has been shown by, tue | Robert of Osceola, Wis,, also survive. —— (By United Preas) ! people of that community. Since this farm bureaus and township -farm [y aiches will be staged at the auditor- Los Angeles movie director. expected and urged that the attend- bureau units all over Minnesota are|jum tonight, five of which will decide PERSONS DEAD [N ance will be even larger than before. . “IN'CONTEST AT NORTHERN T 2 ro lnst meeting of the | beswoen. ot yahips in five, divisiors F 0UR \ | executive board of their state fed-|amatcur fighters. day night at the town of Northern| “Whereas—The Minnesota Farm|fighting will go toward the summer whon, the: Carr Lake and Northern|Bureau federation has been organiz-|camp fund of American War veterans (By United "Proem) The city park board will meet in|Petterson, of Carr Lake won " firsi| organization. The ehampionship bouts will go Kansas City, M6.,, March 7.—Four | regular session at the city council|prize on written spelling, and Miss g‘lilesolved‘——'rhac bive. execiitive Iouthro;::isptlznz Eeciflinn Rl & injured when an air tank explosion|ficers fot the coming year will e | spelling. B & nds to all | o iston: dostroyed the sStreet car barns: atfglected and other annual business at- D“ege ¢ontests_are being held in mu;fi::éeifll;zhga::ggm:nd other each to a decision A & ET day. A, | Ralph Gracie Memorial park will be|but the best spellers and another con- | allow any candidate for political of- STRANGLER LEWIS TO ME The explosion in the compression |entertained and it is understand that | test will be held in Bemidji March 18, | fice, orany. political speaker to make blocks. " It blew betv‘vleen 30.;"‘1 :‘0. post is to wait on the b:a'dbf"' tise | vicinity of Bemidji will take part. The | cailed farm bureau meeting, and (By United Press) feet of the barn wall several yards|purpose. Such action has been 1n- final winners will be given a trip to “Resolved—That the committee St. Louis, Mo., March 7.—Fd. tically out at 8:30 this morning. Fire-|that all persons interested in park!jJ. C. McGhee, Miss Lillescov. and|yeay association or township unit go e ' b t mén were still searching the ruins poard affairs attend the session this Miss Dora Young from Bemidji viere | on reconflzs‘ Adotsiig z\ly?y cangi- jzi?g:mmlgerzhlefln‘:c{:]?fi, }’("’m:"::_ uate by webellious republican troops was the only other applicant. Joe They were convicted and sentenced Funeral setvices will be held to- asspme responsibility for order m Thayer C. Bailey will serve a sec- pleted. osky. Rev. L. B, accepted. Noother applications were dicted by the grand jury at the dis- home in Puposky Sunday afternoon|republican invader: rector, was re-appointed in that ca- was born in Pleasant Valley, Ontario, ston made both-written and personal Lake, Minn., where he was united n ment. Considerable discussion, pre- been announced relative to whom the of whom preceded Mr..Workman ii{a complaint entered by L. Hoover Three applications for soft drink| - myq gt of a series of meetings wiil until the trial is called. ertha, | and has been entenced to 90 days in which consists of T. N. Rode, G. N.| [} SCHe o B ETam i Agent D. C.|move to Beltrami county sceking bel-|own attorney. Both men Creke their |ially requested that there be a large A. Brose and Wilfred Case. *_ | public schools, Last Wednesday cve- | wife and six children, Mrs. W. H.ta vs. Rhoda Sdicina was begun m|the American Legion are also invil- S PR s . Mys, Osar e CONNECTICUT BODY MAY tion of the roads as a result of the |Durand of Puposky and 5§‘a|' FARM BUREAU BODY 'l'o BIG BOXING CARD TO BE BE : f H Dairying and poultry raising are|four brothers, Gawn and David of necticut state police believe the bogy the topics io be discussed and so far | Howard 4 Officers and directors of county| St, Paul, March 7.—Eleven boxing slayer of William Desmond Taydor,| Sociin o5 "the last of the seires it is| cARR LAKE SPELLERS WIN receiving a resolution adopted unan-|the championships in five divisions KANSAS €ITY EXPLOS!ON A spelling contest was held Satur-|eration. The resolntion follows: | "The entire profits of the evening of T schools. .competed, Miss Dorothy | ed and maintained as a non-political lof the twin cities Bersons K killed and 12 persons | rooms this evening at 8 o'clock. Of |Laura Rako of Carr Lake for oral|committee of the Minnesota Farm | other six bouts will go three rounds Nineth and Brighton streets here to-|tended to. Suggestions concernitig|the different districts to eliminate all | farm bureau officers that they do not JACK JURKA MARCH 13 room of the barns shook buildings for|s committee from the local legion | when all s¢hdols and winners-in the lany political address at any duly into the street. The fire was pac-|yited by the board and it is urged| the state {air next fall. Mr. and Mis. | recommends that no county farm bu-{“Strangler’” Lewis, heavyweight for more bodies. evening: present at the contest Saturday nignt. date for political office.” nounced today. (By United Press) Washington, March 7.—President Harding will lose no time in accept- ing the Borah resolution asking whe- ther the four-power Pacific treaty changes the status of JIdgan in the orient, Senator Lodge indicated today after a conference with the president. Harding’s reply maK he sent to the senate today. The Lansing-Ishii treaty recognizes Japan’s special in- terest in the Far East. Secretary of State Hughes also con- ferred with Harding: It was be- lieved he advised on the drafting of f'the reply to the Borah yeso[ution. Lodge called on senators desiring to disfuss the four-power Pacific treaty tomorrow promptly. He thus laid the foundation for fixing a date for the vote. GOVERNOR LEN SMALL MAY BE TRIED APRIL 3 (By United Press) Waukegan, Ill, March 7.—Gover- nor Len Small may be tried on April 3 on charges of conspiracy to em- bezzle state funds. Small, whose trial was to have been started yesterday,)passage. asked for continuance in order that TAXPAYERS OF STATE BENEFTT BY LOWER RATE Difference of $901,584 Shown in Amount Which Is to Be Collected This Year BELTRAMI COUNTY IS TAXED $1,456,718.52 N State Inflictions Demanded This Year Show Cut of Nearly $3,000,000 Minnesota taxpayers will pay nearly $1,000,000 less taxes this year than they did in 1921. To be specific, taxes levied on the basis of the 1921 property valuation and collectable this year, total $115,818,- 877:08 as against $118,720,461.03 for the previous year. This is a dif- ference of $901,584.00 in favor of the taxpayers of the state. Beltrami county’s contribution to this tax collection, including the sta- t_\‘lt_cl.'y_.!hreu mill tax on credits or moueys, will be $1,456,718.52. The average rate of taxation for the coun- ty, exclusive of specinl assessments is 107.30 mills, This covers all sources of taxation. The taxable valuatior on which thiz reduced levy is made $2,452,539,- 549 and here also a d is noted. This decrease ap! $78 000,000 and is explained in larger part by the omission of motor vehi- cles from the personal property val- uation. Heretofore such were valued and taxed the same ag other person- al property, but now they are a part of the good roads revenue of the state and are so listed. Figures compiled by R. . Chase, state auditor, covering tax levies for the past two years, their distribution and the valuation on which they arc based Lave jusi been made public and their study is of vital interest to the taxpayers of the state. They are most enlightening since they demonstrate beyond contradiction the source of the tax burdens and where_relief may be obtained if desired. Bridfly the compilation shows: Taxen Levied. 1920. 1021. State $11,660,024.08 § 8,820,651.87 7 . 24,915,738.42 24,680,431.72 Cities & Vill. 33,364,925.28 32,842,668.57 Twps. 9,744,17 9,983,204.8y School Dist. ,134,694.06 TI's $116,720,461.08§%1 lfl.filfl.NTTUi Taxable Valuation. 1920. Real i Est. $1,7561,653,167 $1,757,5660,306 Personal Prop. 333,733,802 Money o Cred. 89,482.969.98 1921 r 443,092,869 Total $2,52 38 $2,452,639,549 The dominating figures of the 1921 tax levy, and which as explained ‘is collectable this year, is the state in- fliction. Here less than $9,000,000 15 demanded, a cut of nearly $3,000,000 when compared with the state levy for the year previous. In sharp contrast are the levies for school districts, cities and villages and for county purposes. These levies ave all local in nature and as such are subject to local control and regulation. To explain, the present state levies are wholly statutory and without iu- terference by any state official or au- thority aside from the legislature and include such statutory items as Sol- diers’ relief fund state road and bridge, university building fund and the state school tax of one and twen~ ty-three hundredths mills, which is of: venerable age. The only state infliction over which there is official control 1s the timo honored one for state revenue pui- poses and thig the present state audits or, invoking an official prerogative omitted in his certification of the state tax rate to the various county auditors last September. To a large extent the ommission of this particus lar tax, which was the first and 6my action of its kind ever taken in the history of the dcpartment, is largely responsible for the reduction noted, As to local inflictions; that -of tho levy for school districts is. consider- ably in advance of the previous year, The one other increase jx in the cusq of the township levy. BILL FOR SEED GRAIN LOST IN HOUSE TODAY (By United Press) W‘ufihinmnn, March 7.—A bill aue thorizing the expenditure of $1,000,- 000 for seed grain to be loaned by th9 government to farmers in the crop failure regions of the northwest, was lost by a majority of three votes in the house today. The bill was con- sidered under suspension of loans which called for a two-thirds vote {o.. The vote was 101 to 9J. The senate recently passed o bilg 425,745,839 he could devote all his time to the authorizing $1,000,000 for seed wheag 1922 road building campaign. for farmers. + e ey g %