Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, November 5, 1904, Page 1

i mre 5 Voi. XIII.—No 12 Granp Rapips, Irasca County, Minn., SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, t904. Ff . Two Douuars A YEAR. believe We havé never had a dissatisfied customer or a pair of ahem re turned, and yet every pair goes out under a positive gurrantee, Look.at them and you will try a pair! Our line of Gloves equalled in thi8 section before. the quality as good as the best. will convince you that we ure correct. b : You Want a..... Pair of Gloves? Well, if you do, here is the place to find them. new pant of fall gloves is as neces- sary as a fresh autumn gown. aim to have something that will please you, not in style and looks, but in quality and price as well, We are offering a glove to be the best. made, and yet it is selling at no larger price than any other. MEN’S GLOVES AND MITTENS. and Mittens for mien and boys has never Not only can we say this of its cx- tenc, but the price is way below anything we have seen before, and An examination of these goods Itasca Mercantile Co. DOS oS eho borhLroS< And, by the way, a We that we been Does away with the Drudgery of the Chopping Bow] Avoid inferior imitations GET THE GENUINE “ UNIVERSAL” W. i & H. , POWERS Down and $5 er month Grand Rapids Village Lots $5: We have choice residence lots all over town and we are sell- ing them on such easy terme that anybody can buy. $5 down and $5 per month is certainly easy. Come in and talk the matter over. A house and three lots for sale cheap. We also haye some choice business lots on our lists. ‘They are for sale on easy terms. REISHUS-REMER LAND cOMPANY, FHSS RITH THAT SH SH SHH TA SSHS HSK HHASS SSH KA HR RRR SH ESTs RFE ME HS Ae EF A AE ea eae ae eae eee ae Age ae ae ae te aE aE ae a eae ee a ae ae a ae a a eae age ae ae a ae ae ate ae a ae ae ae ae ae ae ae te Ea A a eae ie ie biskbaduen: kdisunerexsesces MARTIN HUGHES FOR CONGRESS Since his nomination tor congress by the Democratic party Martin Hughes of Hibbing has veen addressing the voters of the Eighth district on the |pohtical issues, and reports received indicates that he has created a very favorable impression wherever he has appeared. The nominal Republica majority 14 this district is large and it ‘will require special effort on the part of every Democrat to make a credit- able showing. Mr. Hughes may not | be able to “speak in Grand Rapids | before the close of the campaign. He paid this town a brief visit last week, but was only here between trains. At that time he said that he would en- deavor to arrange his dates so as to ibe able to meet the people of Grand Rapids before November 8th but was unable to state positively that the desired arrangement could be made. Martin Hughes is recognized as one of the ablest attorneys in the state and | a young man of broad and liberal political views. As a member of congress he would do credit to him- self and to the big district he would represent. Every Democrat should vote and work tor his election. Magnet Again Transferred. On Thurday of this week the Grand Rapids Magnet passed to the nominal control of C. W. Erven, who has been in charge of the mechanical depart- ment of the paper for some time. Mrs. F, J. Stevens was anxious to be re- lieved of the responsibility of publish- ing the paper, and consequently Mr. Erven isin possession of a bargain. } The price paid 1s said to have been $1350, which is about one-half the | value of the property. Local business men are back of the deal, temporarily, but Mr. Erven expects to be able in a tew days ¥o take up their interests ‘The new proprietor is a young man of energy and integrity—two very nec essary qualifications in the successful operation of a country newspaper, The Herald-Review wishes Mr. Erven a prosperous experience in his new venture. JOHNSON'S ELECTION — GENERALLY ADMITED Only Point in Doubt Now is the Size of His Plurality--Tide of Still Sweeping A special reportefrom St. Paul yesterday gives the following cheering news to Democrats of the state: The election of John A. next governor of Minnesota is regard- ed by the best politicians on both sides as a certainty. It is only a question of the size of his plurality, which Chairman Frank A. Day, of the {De- mocratic state central committee, confidently places at 30,000. There is no abatement -tn thé side of Johnson sentiment that is sweep- ing over the state. The Dann men are on the defensive at every point. and the Johnson forces are euthusias- tic and sure of victory. , Ramsey and Hennepin counties wil oll up 1mmense majorities for.John- on. Never in the history of the state as there been such a political up- eayal as has taken place in Minneapo lis and itis predicted that Johnscu will polla larger votejin Hennepin county. than was ever AME to poy. candidate Johnson as the Johnson Sentiment Over the State. for a state office. Since the Lind- Peterson debate, Johnson has made still furtner gains, and the Republi- can managers realize that it m- possible to overcome the bitter Re- publican oppcsition to Dunn there. The great demonstrations for Jolin- son at the St. Paul meetings this week furnished conclusive proof of his strength in Ramsey county. Ibis a significant fact in this connection that Richard 'T. O'Connor, who is re- garded as the shrewdest politican in Ramsey county, announced yesterday afternoon that he has $5000 to bet on Johnson’s election. A bet of $2500a side, even money, was made on ‘the governorship, at the office of James Doran & Co. yesterday. Reports from the southern part of the state show that Johnson's strentgh 1s steadly growing, and similar stories come frum the western and ncrthern sections, including the Red River wales, Most INPORTANT CONSIDERATION Next Tuesday the people will de- cide upon who shall represent them ia three commissioner districts — the First, Third and Filth. in the First there are four candidates, A. D. Brooks, Derocrat; F. L. Vance, Re- publican; D, C, McDougall and A. A. Tone, independents. In the Third, Archie McWilliams, Republican, and Morns O’Brien, independent, Ln the F'fth, Neil. Mullins, Democrat, and. V. H. Blood, Republican. ‘The ,hard -st fight being made appears to be be- tween McWuhams and O’Bien. ‘Tre real question at issue 1s an important one, The people of the ‘Third dis- trict must decide whether it is desir- able to have a majority of the commis- sioners elécted from a radius of about seven miles cr whether the whole county 1s entitled to representation. As it is now, three of the boerd reside in the same neighborhood. ‘Lhree is a majority of five, Cohasset and Grand Rapids, so far as commission- ers are concerned, are one town, We} know the protests that have been made against the present board by outside sections of the county, know that these protestations aie largely justified because the people} point to the fact that atmajority of the board live in the same community. Concessions need not be given to out- siders. ‘The people know that if the commissioners were from all sections | of the county, all sections would be represented and given a just propor- tion of the money to be expended tor road and bridge improvements. This 1s the most insportant question that the people of the ‘Third district. will have to decide next Tuesday. As to the competency of Mr. McWilliams, theré 1s no question. He has had much ex- perience in road building in this coun- ty. Fora number of years he was en- gaged in the livery business at Grand Rapids and thus had an excellent op- portunity to learn and understand the needs of the county in the matter of roads. He has always been an ad-}| vocate of good roads. If he is elect- ed he will te iuterested in more thin | one particular locality. He will work with the other members of the board to give all sections their just dues. When the east. wes , north aid south | 1s Tepresented, mutual interests will make it absolutely necessary for each comnissioner to concede to the others in order to get concessions for hin- self, Itis nut so now, A majority are only interested in’ one lyzality. Nine-tenths of the county has no rep- resentation and no one who ¢ares a} continental whether the - nuie-tenths get what is due them or not. : The article on this subject guplished. in the last issue of the Heral has opened the eyes of the people.1n the Splithand district, at Feeley® and Swan River and all along the iron range. In these parts of the Third, the vote should be unanimous for Mc- Williams and we believe 1t will be. It is ume tor the people to look after their own interests, Three townships are not entitled ty a wajority of the county board. There are others. Let the others assert their mghts. Dr. Ferrell of Deer River was among the business visitors to this metropolis yesterday, We} [COMPETENCY IS DESIRED The campaign is about closed. Those who have arguments to pre- sent im favor of one candidate and against another have spoken their lit- Ue pieces. The boosting and knock- ing is about over. The hardest knock- ing that has thus far heen done in this county campaign was directed against A. B. Clair, the present in- cumbent of the. office $f register-of deeds. Every subterfuge imaginable has been resorted to. And what has been said and admitted by those who have opposed Mr. Clair? They have been forced to admit that he is one of the most capable and accurate regis- ters in the state. After eight years’ service there is not one who has a word to offer against the manner in which he has conducted his offlve. On the contrary all admit bis superior {qualifications and progressive con- duct of the oflive. Those who have lived in the county since its organize ation know the conditions that exist- ed in the otlice of register of deeds when Mr. Clair was first elected. It was certainly not in such condition as to command the confidence of the business men. To draw it mildly, the methods then in vcgue were certainly lax. Mr, Clair at once corrected the faults in the system. He raised the oltice to a position where all who had business to do therein had explicit coutidence in the manner of transact- g tue public business by Mr. Clair. This contidence of the public he still retains. Why makea change? Are there those who wish to return to the Jax methods that prevailed prior to the election of A. B. Clair? A change is demanded by those wao admit Mr. Clair’s competency. What do these {people demind? A man less com- petent? When a perfect condition exists the only change that couid be made would be retsogressive—a_ re- turn tothe condition that prevailed | when no man was sure that his deed /or other instrument would be record- fed when left with the register of | deeds or pigeon holed. until someone else with a ler instrument might first record. “Is this the kind of reg- jister of deeds the opponents of Mr. Clair are-looking for? We hardly | think thata majority of the voters {of this county desire such a clfange. jit they do not,;<Mr. Clair’s splendid j record will ibe @p rsed by a magnifi- ; cent majority on ‘Puesday next. | | M. A. SPANG. ~ Its hardly worth while saying any- thi rsore in behalf of M. A. Spang, Nie béniacite candidate for county auditor. Mr, Spang has been thor- oughly over the county and he is_sat- isfied that the taxpayers are well pleased with the prospect of making him their official ador. Mr. Spang than a dozen years and his personal acquaintance is correspondingly large. ‘The people know him to be qualified for the office; they know him to be honest; they know him to be possessed of ali the essentials that combine to make an ideal county auditor, and therefore they haye decided to elect him. It is now only a question as to} the size “ cape has resided in this county for more , THE CAMPAIGN IS CLOSING The Contest in Teaaéa County is About at an End—The Only Bitter Fight Made on Local Candidates Was Against Clair for Register of Deeds, and His Election is Now Generally Coneeded.—A Resume of the Situa- tion on the Eve of Voting Day. The Herald-Review will stake its reputation ¢s a_ political prognosti- cator on the following result of next ‘fuesday’s election on Itasca county candidates. M. A. Spang will be elected county auditor by a majority that will make his opponent appear like an interloper. A. B, Clair will forever put to rest the attempt to defeat men with the argument of “long enough”. The friends of Mr, Clair confidently expect to see him re-elected on Tuesday next by a majority equal to the splendid victories he has won in the past. The people know him and_ desire to retain him in his present position, There has been no real effort, made to defeat C. C. Miller as county treasurer. His opponent has made a pretty thorough canvass of the county and as the day of election approaches he feels sorry that he allowed himself to be dragged into a fight so unequal. Charley Miller will have a very de- cided majority. Joe McMahon’s friends have been energetic in his behalf and reports from all over the county indicate that he will be the next judge of probate of Itasca county, \ Angus McIntosh 1s well and favor- ably known throughout the county, and while be has not made an active campaign for the election he will be elected to the office of county sur- veyor. Mr. McIntosh is a througily competent man for the position and the people realize that the office should be filled by one who under- stands the work. His extensive ac- quaintance, competency and populari- ty will insure his election. The remaining five candidates have no opposition. They are: . Sherff Hoolihan, Clerk of Court Rassmussen, |Auorney Spear, Superintendent of ‘Schools Mrs, Booth and Coroner Russell. For county commissioners the Herald-Review beheves that A. D. Brooks of district No. 1 will be eiected. In disnct No. 3 Archie McWilliams will be elected by at least one hundred majority. In district No. 5 Neil Mul. lins will reccive a handsome endorse- ment, and be almost unanimously elected, as his opponent has made no effort to secure the election. After the returns come in compare the result with the foregoing predic- tions and note the political accuracy. of the Herald-Review. THE COUNTY — _ TREASURER All county offices are of importance to the taxpayer, but there is no one office that is quite so important, so far as the intelligent direction of it is concerned, as that of county treasurer. This fact should be borne in mind by those persons who desire to adhere to party lines in voting but who above all are desirous that there shall be a safe. and wise administration of the office which holds the strong box of the people. C. C. Miller has been indorsed by his political friends and opponents alike as being at once a conservative and progressive official. He has made many improvements in an office which when he took it, was not in such con- dition as to command the confidence of the business man. He has his busi- ness so weli in hand as to command commendation at the hands of the public examiner and whoever else has been brought into official contact with his office. Words of the highest praise have been bestowed upon him as treasurer. Wisdom indicates his retention in the place he has filled so acceptably. Ve look for the election of Mr. Miller very certainly and trust that his majority will be of such dimen- sions as to make him feel that his concientious work has been appre- ciated. Yor Clerk of School Board, Miss Margaret Doran, the present efficient clerk of the school board of district No. 1, is a candidate for re- election. ‘Tickets have been sent out | to the several precincts in the istrict and the voting will be done with a s% ep- arate ballot. Miss Doran should be unanimously elected because she has proven her interest in schvol work and her competency to serve the district. The position is an important one and requires almost the entire time of one person. Anyone holding another posi. tion couple not do the district justice, Do not forget to yote for Margaret Doran for clerk of aden district No. x.