New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-04-04
EAGLE MAY SCREAM
GLORIOUS FOURTH.
COMMERCIAL CLUB COMMITTEE
WILL CANVASS CITY FOR
- SENTIMENT. Isl.
RESOLUTION URGES LEGISLA-
TURE TO EXERCISE CARE IN !
.s9-.. FINANCES .-r .~.

Improvements of North First and
North Second streets, from Minnesota
street to the river, agitation for Fourth
Y July celebration, and legislative ap-
Preparations were among the subjects
discussed at the regular meeting of the
Commercial Club, Monday evening"
Judge I. NJ. Olsen, chairman of the
legislative committee of the club, in the
absence Of Secretary Hess, reported the
activities of that body during the past
month. Judge Olsen said the most
important bill that had been given con-
sideration since the last meeting, was the
proposed measure, which if it passes the
legislaturewil create so-called ''Trade
Commission to be composed of three
members, each to receive salary of
$4,000 year.
Bill Too Radical.
It will be the duty of this commission
to examine the books and papers of
corporations, firms and business in
dividuals of the state, for the purpose
of preventing the unfair fixing or boost
ing of prices, etc. The committee con-
sidered the proposed measure as being
too radical and notified the Represen-
tatives and Senator from this district
to that effect. The committee approved
of the bill now before the legislature
which calls for an appropriation to make
up the deficiency for the state aid, to the
High Schools of Minnesota, caused by the
failure of the legislature of 1915 to make
the necessary appropriation to pay the
various schools the amount that is due
them, according to law. The New Ulm
schools, Judge Olsen said, now have be-
tween $1,000 and $1,000 due, which
.1abe paid until the legislature ap-
opAiates the necessary amount.
Large Appropriations Asked.
Judge Olsen said that, according to
the state press the legislature has before
it appropriation bills for unusually large
amounts, which if passed, will about
double the state taxes. He offered the
following resolution, which was IN
animously adopted: .---.
'<Resolved, That the New Ulm Com
Anercial Club feels deep concern over the
very great increase in appropriations
asked for from the present Legislature,
and the great increase in taxation for
state purposes, that must result in case
these appropriations are granted. And
we earnestly urge upon all members of
the House and Senate that the strictest
care and economy be exercised in making
appropriations at this session.
The proposition made year ago to
improve First North and First South
streets was brought up by President
Ottomeyer and the club urged to get
busy in the matter. c. A. Stolz, the only
member present of the committee having
the matter in charge, said that last year
all efforts to get the council to take action
failed, and it was decided to wait another
year, when it was believed sufficient
money would be raised to erect the
necessary white Way" lights on the
two streets, and the other Improvements
made.
May Celebrate Fourth.
J. A. Kennedy brought up the matter
of Fourth of July celebration, de-
claring that from many standpoints it
would be good for the town, good for the
children, and good for the old folks.
Others agreed with Mr.. Kennedy and the
president was authorized to appoint a
committee of five to canvass the business
men, and if sufficient encouragement is
met to proceed in soliciting funds to
carry out the project.
The committee appointed at the last
meeting to assist in the reorganization
of the band reported that progress was
being made, and the park board had
partially promised to employ the new
organization in the park amusements
during the summer, but that halt had
come when it was learned that the band
might be called to the front. Band
Manager John Henle, who was at the
meeting, said that even should the call
come there would plenty of musicians
remain at home to fill a first class band,
and the committee was instructed to
proceed with the work of assisting in the
~ganization. ~.
Ready for Banquet.
IF. Armstrong, of the Entertainment