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— | RR x th ld R That's thé whole story boiled down| Brand apids eview to twu sentences. Published E sere Senereee __ trent the truth when the story here- BSI, i lated could easily have been shaped to bring about his acquittal. ‘The: _.|fate of Joe Gardner will serve asa’ “Hesson to men accused of grave crime! YEAR IN ADVANCE) |to evade the truth. Mis morsi man hood prompted him to do what only one of courage would do, from the | SS fatal day when Garrison was killed | RePRESE DOWLING of} upto the hour when Judge Spooner eth has introduced a bill in the | pronounced the words that commit- legislature that is caleulated to sups | ted him ‘to imprisonment for life. press blind pigs. In order to make | But what's the odds? Jue Gardner such a law effective in Itasca county) has been condemned to a living it would be to first passa’ death. Mayhap the victory won by, measure for the suppression of prose- | the prosecuting attorney cuting attorneys who refuse to bring | sumicient recompe action against blind piggers who aid Gri ay ee OUR NEW GOVERNOR. By E. C. KILEY. CW DOLLARS A @atered in the Pastoffice at Grand Rapids, Minnesota, as Second-Class Matter necessary is an alt e for his sacrifice. in the election of the aforesaid ar torneys. 2 eg eee Governor gahieen has already made bolishment of the grand jury system would afford such a prosecute Spear an THE arecord that is attracting the favor- able attention of the people of Minne- The following editorial is from Red Wing iiepublican, one of the stauchist in the state of the Republican persuasion: ing attorney as George H. Sota excellent opportunity to “get even” the with hose against whom he enter- tains a teeling of personal spite. ILis partisans. e limited lnm to make use of them lo the very few . “Governor Johnson is, indeed, mak- Tle has ac visers, who per: ing a remarkable record. ancement of his personal Herald-Review is for the chosen most of bis oft tilled the important pes taken possession of the reins of power and delivered bis inaugural address. And ‘still we have yet to bear from unbitions. The in his gift, not among bis friends. psa THE MEsaBa ORE, successor to the Hibbing News, is twelve ye old. any source a word of severe condem- nation, Something critical is uttered snally, the sort of tbing that representatives of one party are bound ill-will Editor Atkinson takes o¢casion in > to make mention of the incidentally and tri- oceasi event and ills some of the trials lo say without any special against the other; but of direct and open assault there has been no whisper. “We are bound to say in fairness | that this is due to the happy idea which the pew governor has conceived. of his duty. He has doue wonderfully well in his initial appointments. He has pot at all attempted tod implis that he has experienced sinee i representatives of ane ing charge of its destinies about The’ Mesaba Ore is a tands in the forefront and is a typographical tL tothe eye. May the brilliant and its talented Editor live in Father Time yn their bright careers. 20+ years ago. prosperous Ways until shall call °30° Hie has chosen bis princi+ viates from the introduced in the | Purty lines. slate legislature to increase the salar- A BILL has been SC pal assistants and ies of district judges from $3,500 to ranks of the Democracy. Democrats $5,000 per annum. Unéer the present would) denounce and Republicaus iw the judges in the cities of St. secretly dispise him if te did now Paul, Minneapolis and Duluth are No man cau make a greater mistake than to try to erect ‘a non-partisan paid 0CO yearly, but the judges in goverument upon the bas the outside districts receive only 300. The salaries should be te- San election to office. Something was versed, if there is to be any difference expected of hii in recognition of the unquestionably large Republrean vote wa ‘he country judges are away from home most of the time while|!ab he received. Lhis he acknowl- serving on the bench and are peees- edged by an oppointment which at the same time continues inoflice a competent and popular official aud reminds the people cof the ly subject to much greater ex- Their lraveling expenses are no pense than are the city judges. Republican hotel and sn items of oultay that the city |State teat all the educational insti- Lutions should be taken outof politics, jurists do not have to meet. Five thousand dollars is none too Jarge aj man who can see his own way as salary for Ube district judges and the} clearly as this is not to be despised. aw without the cessity of much lobbying. “Tlis message is another evidence il should become a of his cl rheadedness and cowmon BS a seuse. It deals witha large variety G, Wire, former postmaster at}oftopies of general interest, but hand- Si. Cloud, got active in polities dur-]les them ina fashion that does not uy the late campaign and battered aj invite bostile criticism, He does not Democrat into inseusibilitv and well | propound anything so very startling. ‘igh unto death. He bas been re-| lle chooses instead to be blamed for moved frou: oflice for pernicious sending ina message that might as James A, Martin | Well have emanated from a Republi- Probably he smiled when be read that verdict vity ‘in polities. can as froma Democrat. busy in polities during the late culmpaigu and as chairman of the Republican state ,committee he bat-|in one of the St. Paul papers, for tered the whole party into insensi-|@oubtless that wis exactly what he bility from which it’ has not yet re-| intended. covered. Martin bas been rewarded| “Upon the whole. the people and the politicians are satisied by this time that they bave to deal in the administration for his pernicious activity by being ap- by tbe national pointed to fill the vacancy caused by | #evernor’s chair fairminded, sincere, straightforward and not given to the waking of blund- If he continue: he will be a factor to be dealt with.” _>- REPUBLICAN OPINION. Wire’s punishment. Rovsevelt: may alarmed lest the violent destrac- tion of Demvucrats by ove he has begua Republican partisans might res the entire elimination of his opposi- tion and thus deprive him of another | ‘ It is hard to livine the president's reason for re- strenuous campaign. Ion. Herbert J. Miller, late canudi- date on the Republican ticket for congressional pomination ip the Second district, and several times a {member of the state senate, the following editorial comment in warding the slayer of the Republican But the ways of in all-wise administration are beyond of .we mortals, and like the child at Suoday Pie party of Minnesota, the understanding colmon makes: school, we should not be toa inquisi-| his Luverne Herald on Governor tive Johnson's message: “On the whole ee sae Gov. Johnson's. message is a- very THE FEveleth News gleaned the creditable state paper. It is notable truth from the miscellaneous press | for reports and vells it iy the following: two -things—the practical impor- tance of the subjects treated and the ‘The conviction of Joseph H. Gard- | conspicudus’ hsence of anne fort in| ner for murder in the second degree} the ayo iterary ottiatentation. bas excited considerable conment| Unlike ‘the new ewpitol; it isnotia among the brethern of the press. The | thing of beatity. but a thing of prac: concensus’ of opinion seems , to be | tical utility. “"Displav and pleasing that Gardner moral | effect have been studiously subordin- courage who went on the stand and | ated to the dominance of earnest _piur- told the details uf the tragedy ashe |pose. In notably small. space Gov, would, bad he been merely a witness Johnson has presented ‘more sound |. of theeyentrather thana particpant.’”. suggestions in relation to matters of is a man of DEFECTIVE PAGE Gardner dared to is ofa parusl’ jtanaas regards the amount of unap- | with aman who is] Ete. neys, For the erection of Business and Residence, Buildings, Sidwalks, Ornamenal Fencing, Chim- Manufactured at Grand Rapids by J F. FREESTONE & CO. ee The most substan- tial and ecomi¢ building material ever placed on the market, Investigate and ee immediate and pressing importance that the Herald h ernor’s Message which has ever come under its notice. Later on, as oppor- | tunity offers, the Herald will endeavor Lo emphasize the importance of some of the governor's recommetidations.” REMAINING _ PUBLIC LANDS United States Still Has Available 841,- $72,377 Acres. Three Million Aeres of This Amount Are In Minnesoia. seen in any goy- Surprising figures are contained in a report of Lhe unappropriated public lands in the United States, a copy of which has just been received at tbe Duluth land office. A general opinion éxists in Minnesota that a very Jarge amount of vacant land, still pen to} homestead and stone and timber entry, lies witbin the borders of this state. Judging by ordinary standards the amount seemes large, but when compared to that remaining untaken | in certain of the Western states it ap- pears ridieulousty small. In Nevada, the total | for example, area unappropriated 18 now 61,250,580 acres, and in Montana, 56,455,435. as compared to 3,127,408 acres in Minue- suta. ‘Lhe proportion of public bund | suitable for settlement and agricul- tural purposes, however, is provanly larger in this state than in the majo- rity of the others. It should be borne cin mind, says the report, tbat the Breater po rlion of the vacant land is | in the Uimbered regious of — the Southern states, of the lake region, the Pacifle coast, and the wountain- ous and arid: regions of the far west, aud that the portion of land Vated without clearing or is comparatively small. It isa able conclusion, however, that wast bodies of the arid lands will in’ time de reclaimed by irrigation as the resull®of efforts of the government to construct storage basins and ditches for the purpose, as provided in an acu of congress The grand total of unappropriated public lands in the United States is shown to be 841,872 ¢ Ln addition to this there are 1 3,000 acres re- served which may eventually be stored to the public domain. Lu these calculations is included Alaska, with a total of 368,035,975 acres uaappro- priated and almost entirely unsur- veyed, Of “course much of tbis land, particularly thatin Alaska and iv the mountain and arid regious of the! west is not of the Kind to appeal to but if it should all be taken, allowing the customary 360 acre tract ‘ family, more than families would thus be provided with free homes. Standing next to Nevada and Mon- ed ape errerr ys propriated public land still remaining | within their borders are New Mexico, (territory) with 2,340 acres; Ari-| Be Convinced. zona, with 47,001,593: Utah, Nee 39,- 703,466 acres; Wyoming. with 3 Vi8 acres, and Oregon, with 2v, “ acres. The report shows the total lane and water surface of the state of Minne- sota to be 55,254,400 acres, and of this amount 4,056,320 acres are water, One Jand district alone in Moutand that of Miles City, has more than 17 (00,000 acres in unappropriated lands. Most of this is said to be suitable for | grazing and agriculturai purpo: Minnesota has four land dis With unappropriated publi follows: Cass Lake district, acres; Crookston, 1,294,160: 1,542.98; St. Cloud 12,400. however, was made out be transfer, last. December, of a con- siderable tract of land from the Duluth to the Cass Lake district. Wiscousiu still has 71,373 acres in unappropriated goverument land, ands Michigan 340. North Dakota bas 4, 4 A Valuable Workman. Mr. Anthony, who is now employ- | i ea at Wm. Wettzel’s taxidermist shop. | sa very competent workman on ull | kinds of animals and= binds. He | worked two years with Oliver Davie, | author of “The Nests and Kzys ot North American Birds.” He worked | i three years tu the Columbus Musecm | 2ns under the iusiructions of 2 4.S. Willey? | We mount deer heads tor $5 and moose heads trom $10 to $15 Bring | on your work while opposiuon lasts, Wan. We pelts, birds and We buy furs, hides, animals. We have money to buy with, Wanted—Man and wife to keep | house at the farm home of J. M, Kastwood, ‘Trout Lake. Going wages | paid to min for chopping wood. | inquire at this office or of J. M. East- wood at ‘Trout Lake. IS! SLSLSLSLSECSLSIWSL SLD sMSLSBWSVSLSL exe9: Ds COSTELO DENTIST. —Offic. in First National Bank Building.— GRAND RAPIDS. MINNESOTA EMER eae RP G. C. SMITH DEALER IN MERE REE HE a a a Re ae Raa Fruits, Confectionery, Ice Cream Soda, Ice Cream, Drinks, ‘Tobaccos, Choice Lines cf Cigars Grand Rapids, Minn. ELAND AVENUE. AGRA A a Hee a ae ae a a ae Me ate Ne ate ate he ae ae ae ae ae ae ae ae ae, SA AE ATE Me ae ae aD ae ae SD ae eae ae eae ae ae aa dermistery anu Buck Skin Ware Moose Hide Mittsand Moceastn, of these goods. Also tine Roes, what I have. Garments. WM. WE ipay the highest market price for FURS, PPL'S, HIDES and DEER SKINS. I have secured one of the Ablest Taxiaermists and Furriers “tthe State of Minnesota 1 dO Tanning and, Fur Dressing and repairing of fur I have had 46 years of experience. you_have got and what you expect to enceinthe program I don’t advertise Tanning which I can not do# The people of Minnesota well know my ability in the business that ] have been engaged inat Grand Rapids for 12 years, and I will continue in the Furrier’s Taxi- of every description. Genuine I. have in store a large amcunt Ruys and Matts.. Cali and see. |@ Grand Rapids - a ———=Deals Exclusively In= (ze While the holt vig stock carried is net greatly reduced in appearance, taking inventory we will offer bargains on a largé line of gouds tha should attract public attention, LEATHER COUCHES ROCKING CHALK: COMBENATION ©. LIBRARY TABL DINNING TABLES BOOKCASES MORRIS CHAIRS CHLLDUREN LADIES’ WRITING DESKS LEATHER CHAIRS DESK CHaIRS GENTER TABLES SIDEBOARD: PARLOR CABINETS ~ DRESSERS \ UNITED CRAFTS PIECES CHIFFONIERS % Grand Rapids, Minn. REET 2 SE S LOS 2 AE D EE © 6 NE OEE iEORGE F. KREMER) ‘URNITURE ay trade has been up to our expectations the Prior to We enumerate a few pieces here: 3 CHAIRS GEORGE F. KREMER. cuantrre Corner Leland Avo. end Fourth St t Ss HUNTERS Storey & Travs OOS POT Oe pe ee nade to order. rece We guarantee all work Strickly Moth Proof PADS OOOO OOOO AST TT GOSS SESS SSSSSVSESSSENTASLESS #say, PA, WHY cos" TO er FEET ; DON’T YOU WEAR uk * THE MENOMINEE 4 SEAMLESS? Senstbie boy. that. He made a bull’s eye when he spoke. We make shoe$ which put the corn- cure dealers on theranxious seat, We cure corns Ly fitting the feet The way to cure corns is to prevent scientifically, best their growth in the first place. The Menomince Seamless Union Made Shoe 1s easy-to- wear, eisy-to-buy, easy-to-se]l, For Sale By J. §. KURTZMAN, |” *— The Shoe Man GUARANTEED TO OUTWEAR Minnesota | *NY SHOE ON THE MARIr" Gaecesessncessteescer ete! SYSLSLSLSLale2 ae Sl Sl SISESLESS The Taxidermists Are prepared to Mount Hires, Animals, Fish, Game Heads of Ul kinds. Fur Rugs and Robes é LSLSLSASLSIWSPSMERSS _-_ SMS” BES MTSLS2 Me" BLE” SMe" SCS’ FES ESLSVSPSTSl SV SLSLSS oS ee 5, ROTH BWLSLVSSSVSVSVSLVSBVUSLSS SWSMSWSMTESSLE ES: + Pioneer Meat Market, t THOMAS FINNEGAN, Prop. Fresh and | Fish, Game, Salt Meats | Poultry. etc. ASK ANY OF ou i ha 3 WILL TELL ALL KI ‘ STORE. Butter, Eggs, Cheese and Canned Goods ‘ ODD FELLOWS’ BUILDING, LELAND. AVENUE., GRAND RAPIOS. S262: a SCS2PSSSSS9SL TPS PS LPO> SPS TIME TABLE TSl p BLISP®OLS PSPS VE CSL SLSLSLS? 6: } 2 Grreat Worthern Railway Company Notice to g Cali and get our prices on ; all classes of work in Taxidermy : Nex H +Revi | STOREY & TRAVIS sone =i a xh =e? FEPSVSLSL STEMS READ DOWN. | STATIONS READ UP West Bnd. | West Bnd. | East go Train No. | Train No. | 13. | DULUTH Cloquet Ploodwood Hibbing S, Swan River a “ GRAND RAPIDS as Deer River AY ft ass Lake a, Arrive ITZE b. For further particulars call on t Cc, b FRYE, Agent,