Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, August 22, 1896, Page 1

iw v3 eT * Vor IV.—No. 52. *« Granp Rapips, Irasca County, Minn., SaturDay, AUGUST 22, 1896, and Rapids UeraldRebiew. HeraLtp—VOoL. II, No. 49 DLT Le LL LL A LL LY LLL LL This is the Season and and ‘we propose to sell goods accordingly. CALAMUS Peolities the Reason DURING THE NEXT TWO MONTHS PO wcercent THE ITASCA MERCANTILE COMPANY proposes to offer for sale every article in the big store atan AVERAGE REDUCTION of There is no galnsaying the fact that times are hard, They tell us, why bus iness in all lines is extremely dull and discouragingly un- certain, Some have one remedy and some another. the real cause of the present conditions may be, which bottle contains the only genuine cure-all, we will not venture to say, prefering rather to submit so important a question to the great people of this great nation. Under the circumstances, however, there is but one method by which merchandise can be sold for cash, i. e., at the lowest possible figure, and Itasca Mercantile Co. Grane keapids, Minn. SS ee LL Lede PDE ASHP A But whatever PII isi tists A Farmer and His Leaky Pails a] “yt? When we see a farmer going | oS TF aay) carrying wate 1 <a leaking out from ho . Laie f his pails. of t Pockets Leak? =, Do you have to buy ney PTY TTTITTITiTi iii) leak most effectually. Of Course Lhéy. Cost a LITTLE More _ Than tin, but {t lasts s little more. too. However, if you ‘want the tin, we have a very complote stock. W..J. & H. D. POWERS. SPP PSO : Grand ‘Rapids Ladies Keep apace, with. the prevailing styles, and Dap eteae lente with the trade 8 here has demonstrated that no exception is made to this rale fn the line of Jewelry. Beltsare worn this season, and to mect the demand and to please every artiste Cate: we have a carefully selected stock of digs’ it. Leather Belts, evan WitetBelte in both Gold and Silver, Dress:Sets, Sitret exGEckles, Belt Skirt Supporters. yaane ane worth a careful inspection. Nisbett & Warriner, 0 0 “0 The Jewelers. i Daye: dekig been properly graded we nn... wdiigye ;detided to take “the initiative in making .- sothe-notable reductions, believing that +. . the. people will appreciate the liberality thus shown. The reduction of prices which -+.> WE propose niakifg will not be evened up on y raising the price on othet qualities. SHOULDER STEAK, pet pound, ..... bait RR ste RUE a ar 10c BEEF STEW, per pound, from............... setter RIA TS 5 to 8c POT ROAST per ‘pound, BRAND «ocoino sleds 5a. ig 30 scsoie oan enies 9 to 10c The thrifty housewife will readily understand what this means on the Cable & Libby, ‘}AND DODGED THE REPUBLICAN GUN GLUBS| Our Friends the Enemy Have Opened the Itasca Campaign ISSUE Page Morris Plays Second Fiddle te Congressman Lacey and Asks People to Stop Thinking Until He Learns His Speech. The campaign which Page Morris has made thus far is an insult to the intelligence of the people. The con- ditions under which he was induced to accept the nommation against Mr. Towne are well known throughout the district. It was conceded that he could not be elected, but was promised compensation and reward at the hands of the party for the sacr.fice thus made. The refusal of Mr. Towne to accept a renomination from the Re- publicans made it absolutely neces- sary that some victim be slaughtered that the party organization might be sustained. It 1s only natural that Mr. Morris should be ambitious to make the best showing possible at the coming election, but for him to pre- sume that his interests will be served in that direction through deliberate misrepresentation, avoidance of the great question at issue and personal vilification of his opponent, is nothing more or less than an_ insult to the voters of this district. eon * The first political meeting of this campaign to be held in Grand Rapids was opened at Village hall last Mon- day evening by Congressman Lacey of Iowa and Page Morris of Duluth, the Republican candidate for congress from this district. Mr. Lacy opened with a two hours’ address which was principally devoted to a discussion of the tariff, revenues, a description of a trip which he made through Mexico, and an appeal to the audience to sub mit their political grievances to the Republican party for remedy. He bolted the Republican platform by stating that silver is not and never has been demonetized; that we now have | true bimetallism in the United States. But the congressman was a stranger here and perhaps not aware that at least two-thirds of his audience were students of the money question and consequently were bi-metallists and in favor of free silver at 16to1. He did not know, perhaps, that the peo- ple of Grand Rapids had read the Republican platform and knew that it declared its intention to promote bi- metallism through international agree- ment, and stated that gold mono- metallism now prevailes in the United States. . Mr. Morris said he did not come up to make an address; he only desired to make a few remarks and a his brief song was to the effect that his regular campaign speech was not yet fully prepared, but that when he would finally spring it on the public it would be a hot one; he promised to leave only half a hide on Mr, Towne as a result of this forthcoming terrible arraignment. The only measure of relief which he had to offer was that the laboring people should feel more friendly toward capitalists and asa result capitalists would treat labor more kindly and generously. Mr. Mornis said he would come to Grand Rapids some other day and deliver his big speech. * # It is drawing it mildly to say that the “first gun” of the Republican cam- paign produced very unsatisfactory results from a Republican standpoint, and the friends of bi-metallism feel more confident today than ever that Itasca county will do her full share toward returning Towne to congress by an increased majority. ek Last evening, Reverend Isreal Berg- strom, a Swedish minister of the gos- pel, in the employ of the Republican campaign committee, spoke at Village hall and defended the single gold standard, protection and McKinley. His audience was not large nor yet very appreciative, and he was com- pelled to terminate his talk a little earlier than he desired as the people were fast becoming restless and were moving out. The reverend gentleman talked like one who felt that he was not sufficiently paid for hig services. * * * Next Thursday the Democratic county primaries will be held at the several precincts, and the indications are that a full delegation will be pres- ent at the county convention to be held on September roth at the court house in Grand Rapids. The Demo- crats throughout the county are evinc- ing a lively interest in the welfare of the party and the present campaign promises to be one of unusual activity. * * * It is expected that Congresman Towne will speak here either the latter part of next week or the first of the week following. His supporters here look forward to the event as the real opening of the campaign and exten- sive preparations will be made for an outdoor address, as there is no hall in Grand Rapids sufficiently large to ac- commodate the number of people who will desire to hear him. Mr. Smalley’s Mission Abroad. George W. Smalley, the famous months’ holliday by his paper, thi PITTSBURG RAILWAY MEN. Examining the Minnesota Outlook for Traffic From tha Staadpoint of Sportsmen. A prominent party of pleasure seek- ers arrived here Tuesday evening with boats loaded to the gunwale with much that is desirable and necessary for those who would fish and hunt. Its members from Pittsburg, Pa., are: F, W. Salisbury, commercial agent of the Canadian Pacific railway; C. W. Cooper, contracting agent of the Baffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg railway; W. J Gavin, commercial agent of the Wisconsin Central rail- way; W. C. Williams, general agent of the Star-Union line, and H. J. Schwarm, General agent of the Thomas Evans Glass company. M. H. Walters of Chicago, is also one of the party. They had met the rail- road men of Duluth during the day and had given serious attention to prospective freight and passenger traffic so they were pleased to enjoy a comfortable night’s rest at the Hotel Pokegama. On Wednesday morning they were up early and had their boats and sportsmen’s outfit hauled about a dozen miles to Deer lake, where they will explore the bass _fish- ing districts and hunting grounds for about ten days. They are a pleasant, progressive company, and are well equipped to make the most of the splendid opportunities that this vici- nity offers to lovers of therod and gun. F. W. Salisbury, the leader of the party, has done a great deal of cruising in the northwest in the interest of the Soo line and Canadian Pacific railway and his explorations constantly reveal new andattractive districts for the at- tention of the hunting and fishing traftic.. He is a member of the United Hunting and Fishing association, which numbers fully 25,000 members. He makes special examinations of the opportunities and his reports of the Nipigon, for instance, have brought about a new traffic of several thou- sand passengers to that district. He 1s well supplied with maps and gen- eral information concerning this dis- trict and is convinced that it will soon become a field of pleasure to a great many summer visitors. Those who are with him will be valuable coad- jutors in disseminating the entertain- ing facts concerning bass fishing and other recreative sports of this sylvan section. That Crowley Judgment. The people of Grand Rapids were anything but agreeably surprised to learn last week that a judgment had. been rendered against Itasca county and in favor of the Crowley Electric company of Duluth in the sumof $1,677.26, and that the full amount had been paid in cash out of the menton the same day the papers re filed in the court clerk’s office. editor-author, has been granted a a county treasury to satisfy the judg- London ‘Times, and has gone abroad) on a special mission for the Ladies’ Home Journal. He has engaged to prepare a short series of articles for that magazine, and is gathering the the material for them in Europe. The work will necesitate spending part of the sammer in Eng- land, and the remainder in Germany. Waubana lodge K. of P. will go to few acquaintances. The burden of the Pythian conclave at Minneapolis. great many adverse criticisms have been made by taxpayers relative to the entire deal. It appears that the Crowley company, which alleged a damage claim against the county, of- fered to settle for $442 some time ago, and the final judgment for so large a sum deserves investigation, and if blame should attach to any of our county officers the full truth should be known. The Herald-Review will make a thorough investigation of the matter and furnish the facts ina future issue. BROUGHT HOME HIS BRIDE. A Professional Trip to Chieago Results Very Pleasantly. ‘Mx and Mrs. Be Thomas Russell arrived on Thursday evening’s train. As they stepped across the railway platform to the carriage which was in waiting many pleasant remarks were heard from the numerous friends who welcomed them. They had been married in Chicago, the home of the bride and her relatives, on Wednesday afternoon last at four o’clock by Rev. Willard Scott of the First Congrega- tional church. Mrs. Russell was formerly Miss Clara Bell, and her native city was Toronto, Canada, J She is a tall, fine looking lady, a fittimg” match for the genial and good looking doctor whom so many residents of Itasca county regard with the warm- est friendship. He came here about two years ago and has steadily gained in favor during his part proprietorship of the Ehle & Russell hospital, which has become a most notable institution of the upper Mississippi valley. The happy pair rode to their home wherc they und that. ample preparations had been made for their comfort. A host of friends wish them the highest happiness of wedded life and success in all their undertakings. Roy’s Bicycle Run. A long trip has been made by Roy E. Douglas, who started from here with his bicycle a short time ago. After visiting frends in the southern part of. the state he mounted his wheel at Brainerd whence he has ridden westward _600 miles to Glen- dive, Montana.( Wet weat him muddy frem Fargo to Bis- marck, N. D., and he had to ride over the railroad ballast most of the way, Headwinds also bothered him. He thinks that under ord: cir- cumstances the Dakota rogds would have been excellent. He secured a pass to cross the railroad bridge across the Missouri and found good bicycling from Mandan, » Dales to Glendive, Montana. ‘The Bad Lands were quite hilly but the scenery was interesting. The sun was so hot on the 16th instant that his companion fell sick, but they pushed on uatil they reached Glendive on the 17th, when Roy wrote these facts to the Herald- Review. He will return to Monango, N. D., for some time and expects to return home about the middle of September. Found Insane. Victor Fleetwood, a youth of twenty years, was examined in probate court yesterday on the questions con- cerning his sanity. He came across country from Aitkin about a year ago and worked last winter for William Myers. Later he has been taking care of a homestead in township 60, range 24. He is of medium height and of spare but muscular build. His complexion is dark and his large, very dark brown eyes shone with brilhancy as he declared himself the Czar of Russia or the King of Eugland, ac- cording as his fancy asserted itself. He was found to bea fit subject for the Fergus Falls asylum to which he was taken this morning by Sheriff Toole,