Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, October 22, 1904, Page 4

Competes « ran feyitseraeTReven Published Every Saturday. By E. C. KILEY. 2WO DOLLARS A YEAR IN ADVANCE Ratered in the Postofifee at Grand Rapids, Minnesota, as Second-Class Matter Democratic Ticket. Wor President— ALTON B, PARKER. ¥or Vice-President— HENRY G. DAVIS. For Governor— JOHN A, JOHNSON. Por Lieutenant-Governor— FENDALL G. WINSTON. Zor Congressman. 8th Dist— MARTIN HUGHES. Ir Bos DuNNis not defeated he will elected by the smallest majority ever rolled up in Minnesota for a suc- cessfull gubernatorial candidate. He will run many thousands of votes be- hind Roosevelt. be og ES Joun LIND made a great public speech at St. Paul last Monday night. Ilis arraignment of Dunn, baeked by acts as taken from the state records, innot be disputed. It will be liber- lly read tbroughout the state and will make thousands of votes for Johnson ———>— is no longer any doubt about 2] complexion of Hennepin Predictions are freely made Johnson will carry the city by ten thousand majority. a ee Joun L SVRE's candidacy for the slature in this district will devel- p a surprise that many of the old time politicians are not looking for. Ifa campaign had been made through- out the district he would give one of should also be picturod with the head: of the state ticket. The recovery of a large sum from Jones; the suit against Buckman for $45,000 for timber alleged to have been taken from state school laud; the holding of George] A. Flinn, former land clerk, of yaluable mineral leases; the citing by the public examiner of a large number of cases of trespass where no suits have been begun as yet; the broad intimation in Republi¢ can official circles of collusion between state officers and favored purchasers. The records of the United: States cir- cuit court, in the case of the United States of America vs. The Common- Jones, president, disclose many things. They show that the complaint recites the unlawful cutting of 8,141,660 feet of green timber, of the value of $115,- $63.25, cut from goyernment land on the White Earth Indian reservation during the seasons of 1900 and 190}. aes THE EDrror of the International Falls Echo writes as he Jooks—-like an egotistical ass. ‘He has been attempt- self and his inconsequential sheet, but up to date nobody has seen fit to pay much attention to him. Montgomery, the* name the follow is known by at International Falls, is trying to play politics and his idea of the game is to tell lis about somebody an@ there- by receive the attention that is usue ally accorded to liars, but he is even beneath the notice of those whom he slanders, in ost instances. +A week or so ago he printed sume of his men- tal aberrations concerning the Border Budget editors and the latter otfered to bet him fifty dollars that be lied. The proposition has not been accep- ted, and no reference to the incident has since been made by the Echo. As ap evidence of the Echo editor’s know- ledge of political” conditions in this county, it need only be stated that he associates the editor of the Herald- Review and Auditor Farrell as politi- call cronies working in harmony for the mastery of all things political in Itasca county. The Herald-Review and Auditor Farrell have harmonized about as perfectly as do the Echo the Republican nominees a_ close hase for a seat in the next house. Lefevre should receive the full Democratic vote. Eprror PEAsE of the Anoka Union has the happy facuity of condensing much thought into few words. Here is the way he sizes up the situation within bis political party. ‘Hellish work in the Republican state central mmittee. Putty Verity fired. Jim Martin forced. Joel P. Heatwole lapped. Kay ‘Todd kicked. Tells e story. Desperate circumstances, ire desperate measures. The 1 of the Republican ticket— is ioomed and everybody knows it.” ee Irv THe editor of the International Falls cho appears. as ridiculous to the people of the border town as he lid to those who saw him strutting the streets of Grand Rapids.at of the Republican county onveution he must be the very foun- tain head offsportiu his neighborhood. He nad all the appearance of a freak representing as advance agent a com- pany of iravelling freaks. Monte is certainly a comical looking gigger in astrange town. Itisnot to be won- dered at that he makes many freak breaks in his paper, and it iss till less to be wondered at that his peculiari+ vies are goodnaturedly tolerated where he is known. the time igstet Ee lr I1bERE be Dunn supporters who fiatter themselves with the idea that there is no Republicau bolters from the head of the ticket in this part of the state let them forwith re- lieve themselves of the erronious con- The two most prominent Republican papers on the range in St. Louis county are openly opposed to Dunn. They are the Mesaba Ore, of Hibbing and Virginia Enterprise. Says the Mesaba Ore: ‘Tbe Deimo- erats have nominated a gentleman, one with a spotless record, and it is earnestly boped he will be elected. It will be breaking no efaith with the Republican party in Minnesota, in view of allthings fbat have gone be- fore, for a Republican to cast a Dem- ocratic ballot for the head of the state ticket this year.” Phe Enter- prise makes the following comment: “In his reply tothe report of Pablic Examiner Johnson, R. C. Dunn says: ‘To be sure when a trespass was first discovered we invariably made large demands, and the weaker our case the stronger our bluff.”* It would ap- pear ataglance that Mr. Dunn was pursuing the same _ policy in his re- ply tothe accusations of the public examiner, but the people are interest- ed witnesses in the case and will ; have something to say about wheth- | er or not the biuff shall be called, on November 8th.” —_- elusion. LN KEEPING with recent develop- ments of Dunn's political record is that of Ray W. Jones, candidate for | the office of lieutenant governor of | Minnesota on the Republican ticket. | That they should be photographed | and lithographed together is highly proper. ©. B. Buckman, candidate and Budget editors. THE HONESTY OF MR. SPEAR The extreme honesty of his Preten- tiousness George the First, of the house of Spear, protector of unli- censed groggeries and persecuting at- torney of Itasca county, is shown in, many of his dealings with the people’s money. When it’ is a mattér~in which His Pretentiousness or some of his friends are iuterested he is no respecter of the. laws of the state. He over rules the statutes with an imperiousness that bespeaks his greatness. When those who are not to his liking , have business to do with the county he forthwith pro- ceeds without reference to the law or the facts to harass aud embarrass them in every way pussible. On Sep- tember 24 bills were presented to the county board by, Larsun Bros., and Andrew Lundquist of Nashwauk in the aggregate sum of $48.00. The commissioners were of the opinion that the bills were not proper charges against the county and so reported tu the austere attorney, to which he replied as follows in a written upin- jun: ““Tnereseeins to be no authority for allowing tne bills herein wen- tioned, [Larson Bros. and Andrew Lunguist] but I know the facts persunally and can vouch for the services rendered. Even though no express law exists therefor I would recommend their allow: ance.” The forgoing is the recommenda- tion of the man Spear who boasts so loudly abcut his strict adherence to the very letter of the law. It is from { the manu whu has searched long hours through legal lore to tind the shadow of a technicality through which he might prevent the building of public highways. Itisfrom the man who turred down a Dill of fifteen dollars presented by Chief of Pol ‘Troyer of Duluth for ringing the city blood hounds to Nashwauk for the purpose of aiding in the capture of a criminal. It was in the same letter to thé com- ‘missioners, quoted from above, that Spear recommended the rejection of ‘Troyer’s bill and the allowance of the otbers referered to. Troyer bad been re quested by the authorities to bring his dogs to Nashwauk. But we must re- member that Troyer has no vote in this county while Larson Bros. and Lundquist have. This is not the only instance in which His Pretentionsness has overridden the law when by sv doing his own interests were served. ‘There are many others that the Herald Review will make public as time and space permits. In the meantime the public should bear in mind that it was “honest” Spear who advised the com- | missioners to authorize the expendi- ture uf county money contrary to law. $< Weanted—Some nicely located land, goo’ soil, lakeshore, give section, township, range and price. Box 50. tor congress in the Sixth district , Minneapolis, Minn, woalth Lumber Company, Ray W.- ing to attract some notice to him, JOHNSONS |. PERSONALITY The democratic candiGate for gov- ernor, ses in a wonderful degree, those rar traits of persunality which win men at first contact. The Duluth Herald noticing Mr. Johnson’s recert meeting in that city, has the following to say regarding his powers to move and Influence men: “Expressions were free at the con- clusion of the meeting that he is one of the most effective campaign speak- ers Minnesota has, got ranking second even to John Lind. Mr. Johnson does not depend entirely upor a discussion of the political issues to hold the at tention of bis bearers. His remarks are frequently enlivened by sparkling side lights of humor and wit, with an vecasional funny story, well told and apt to keep the people in good spirits: “But it dves notin the least appear that Mr. Johnson is making an effort to entertain, or even greatly interest his audience. Apparently bis abund- ant fuod of wit and humor, and crisp and fresh expressions on the matter in hand. are wholly natural, bubbling out of their own free will for the simple reasoa that they are too good to dv anything but bubble out inio the light of day. These remarks of Mr. Jobnson remindjoue of the crys- tal waters of a hillside spring, tlow- ing freely forth into the suolight from the moss and rugged stones because liefs: express. their disgust with the tactics employed against the present register of deeds. ‘Ihe: honest tax- payers of the county are not interest- ed in the personal politics of the man Hon. John A. Jobason, posses: | Who holds office in _the county any e| More than they are interested in the politics or religious belief of the man who serves them in any other capaci- ty. ‘They only want to be convinced that the man 1s honest and. thoroughly competent. ‘This Mr Clair has de- monstrated to the complete satisfac- tion of the people of Itasca county. The insmcenty and _ inconsistency ot the argument is at once made appar- ent when it is called to mind that the very men who are claiming so vociferously that “My. Clair has held )offige long enough,” are the very men who have nothing to say against iClerk of Court Rasstmnussen, who has 'held office without interruption for ten years; nothing to say against Dr. Russell, who has held office for eight years; nothing to say against Mrs. Booth, who has held office for six years. In their respective cases 1t 1s all nght, while in the case of Clair ot is heralded as a crime. The same fallacious arguments are being used to some extent against Treasurer Miller, although not'to so great an extent. ‘he same answer will equally apply to his case as in that of the register of deeds. Mr. Miller is now completing his third term and as an evidence ot his worth and efficiency we refer the public to C. E Johnson, deputy bank examiner they must find au outlet somewhere, and they are just as refreshing. “After the gubernatorial candidate {had tairly launched himself into his address one could hardly have driven a single one of his hearers from-the hal? witb a club, until the speech was complete, no more than, one could drive a bunch of horses, their throats parched for too Jong association with the air of one of the Western deserts, from tbe waters of a cooling spring, once their lips had touched the sure face. “Withinjtive minutes after he opeu- ed he had astonis«ed and captivated everyone. ‘The ftiue tlow of language, the keen avd natural bumor that found its way into ali his comments, and the poetic strain that made itself manifest évery now and then, was something unlooked for. And then his appearance and manner of address were allin his favor. <A tall, slender, one might almost say a lank individ- ual, with plesiug mien, honest, Jike- able features, and a quaint, irr tible smile, he found a warm place in | the affections of his audience at once. “It is no fulsome flattery to say that. Mr. Johnsoa took the audience by sterm. 1 was universaily conced- ed that the democracy has found a new leader in the state of Minnesota who can compare with any it has ever had and who, if he continues long be- fore the people, will-bave a place in their affections and their regaré that will be secure for all time. He has an earnestness and evidence of sincer- ity of purpose as striking as that of John Lind, and a sense of humor that is as irresistible as his infectious smile. He has a custom of frequently referring to women ina pleasing man- ner, and it is evident that he places them on a pedestal for the respect, esteemand admiration ofall mankind. Withall, be isa vigorous, charming and versatile speaker, a man who can captivate an audience completely and yet li Ss 1b convinced of hisstrength character and honesty and sincerity of purpose. There is no suggestion of the demagogue about him. and at the conclusion of the meeting he mixed readily and naturally with the crowd, a ready and cordial haudshake and a smile fur every man”. POLITICS AND THE POLITICIANS. Only two weeks from next Tuesday remains before the voting will begin— after that rejoicmg ‘and regrets. Some of the local candidates have a cinch on being elected while others have a cinch on being defeated. Sherifi_ Hoolihan, Clerk Rassmussen, Superintendent of Schools Mrs. Booth and Coroner Russell have no opposi- tion whatever, and hence they have no political worries. ‘There are some other candidates who are almost as equally secure, Among these might | be mentioned M. A. Spang for Audit- or, A, B. Clair for register of deeds and C. C. Miller for treasurer. Those who have so strenuously op posed Mr, Clair have unwittingly been the means of making him strong- er with the people than ever before and the Herald-Review unhesitatingly predicts that he will be elected by the largest majority ever yiven him—and he has been In the habit of rolling up pretty stiff majorities. His opponents have been balked in every effort to circulate false stories against him and they have nothing left to offer except that he has held office long enough and should be retired to give some other fellow a chance. Instead of this argument working to his detriment it is -his strongest source for the state of Minnesota. He was here this week and checked up Mr. Miller’s books and accounts, After a thorough examination he reported everything to be in perfect order and spoke in very flattering terms of the excellent manner in which his ac- counts and records are kept. What more do the people want than such a man to actas keeper of the public funds? ‘The law passed. by the last legisla- ture relating to school elections in dis- tnets ‘having ten or more townships effects only Itasca and Cass counties. Itis the most ambiguous piece of legislation that was ever placed in the statutes. Interested parties have ap- pealed to the author of the bill, Re- presentative A. L. Cole, but he ap- pears to be as much in the dark as to its Oppesations as the common lay- man, ‘The attorney general has noth- ivg to offer that throws any light on the subject. ‘The law only «pplics to district Ng. 1.. Ballots wall be sup- plied by the candidetes, and separate | ballot boxes will be used. Miss Mar- garet Doran will be a candidate for election to the office of clerk of the district. Her services in that capaci- ty have been eminently satisfactory. She has given her whole time to the work and as a result the affiirs of dis- trict No. 1 are in perfect order. Miss Doran has given particular attention to the needs of outside schools of the district and the patrons of these rural educational institutions will no doubt show their appreciation of her efforts in their behalf by giving her a hand- some indorsement for re-election. Miss Doran has issued a card giving ali the information obtainable relating to the newlaw, which 1s the following: Chapter 88, general laws of 1903, section 1, amenus section 3673 of zener laws of 1894. to read as follows: * * * Ln each school district which contains ten or more townships the trustees shall hereafter, commencing with the general election, to be held in 1904 be elected biennially at the general election; two trustees at every such election, the term of office of one to commence on the first day of August in the year following his election, and that of the other on the first day of August in the second year following his election, the time of the commencement of the term of each to be indicated on the ballot. ‘Khe Attorney Generab of the state las given the following opinion a fetter to the county auditor: ‘Lue law dues notin any wise change the method of electing school officers, ‘The election of school trustees dees hot iu any wise come under the pro- visions of the general primary and election Jaws of the state” ‘This opinion indicates that separate bal- jots will be used and deposited in separate ballot boxes provided for that purpose at each of the several precincts in the district. ° VOTE FOR JUDGE LOVELY. Says the Wadena Pioneer-Journal, a Republican paper: The voters of Minnesota, irrespective of party, who desire to rebuke trades and potitical trickery in so far as it effects our supreme court, will embrace the op- portunity next November to vote for Judge Lovely. Judge Lovely was nomi- nated by the Republican state eon- vention, farly and squarely, and then counted out. He is one of the ablest jurists who sat upon our supreme court bench, and his election would be agreat credit tu the voters of the slate. He was nominated by the De- mocratic state convention and his hame will appear upon the ticket as a Democrat. Heretofore the voters have always been inclined to vote their party tickets in these matters, but this year we believe many of thea will exercise an intelligent diserimi- nation. We hope that Judge Lovely will be eleeted, Village Registrations. Last Tuesday was the first day of registration of the names of voters and the writing of the names of thuse who voted at the primaries on the poli Jists. In district No. 1 \benum- ber recurdec was 195 and in No.2 351, making a total of 549 in wo pre- cints of Grand Rapids. The last day of strength, It is no uncommon thing to hear men, of all political be- of registration will be on Tuesday, November Ist, from 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. Register of Deeds of Itasca County Mineral Pine and Farming Lands Pine Stumpage Bouyht. ABSTRACTS OF TITLE. GRAND BAPIDS. | Sess F. PRICE LAWYER (Office in the First National Bank building | GRAND RAPIDS, - - MINN, J. NEVEUX, Prop. Sntuaced on the Big York river, opposite Big Fork Postoftice. Is reached via Itasea Logging rail- road. ‘The most famous hunting and fishing section in Northern Min- nesota, where wild gime and { fish abound. | Guides, Guns, Fishing Tackle and Boats are supplied. 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