Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, April 1, 1905, Page 1

~ lie cemmeeeteiemeliaiienadenmeaeman-.. conte Vou XIIL—No, 34 ge 7 a ¥ Grand Rapids. Granp Rapips, Irasca County, Minn., Saturpay, APRIL 1, 1905. Drug gist gives his time and attention solely in the matter of prescription filling. | { | passible. | deal to buyer and patient. ‘difference between drugs which might be good sort all right, and errorless compounding. the city? | the next time you want something that we haven’t in stock. | the goods and the price together you know you want them, that is what we offer you. When you buy here you take our guarantee that the goods are right and will give you good sutisfaction, Think it over and 1 try it-once. - Department UR drug department is an exclusive dury store, our drug: Quality, accuracy, skill. All these are more important that the price: We see to the rightness of the pre- scription filling and at the same time make the price as reasonable as That feeling of safety‘ experienced by those who bring us their prescriptions to fill, is something not charged for, but it’s worth a great It’s the direct result of appreciating the aren’t and drugs which you know are good. You will get the good We aim to merit your trade. | lf You Need Notions | Buy Them Here. wi send your money for goods to mail order coucerns in We h:ave the goods you want, and if we haven’t we will send for them for you on our own risk, not you, nothing until you see what you are paying for, and we pay the frieght | and save you a few cents on every item besides. Just lets figure it over Itasca Mercantile Company. to it and you needs. but which probably You pay us If you see N Always likes to have everything ready to his hand, He doesn’t ste time in hunting up things he ought to have at the start of job. He is the man whom we like to serve and who likes us to serve him. He knows we carry a full line of tools and supplies of ail kinds. He knows -also that what we have is good, even if it is cheap. W.J.& H. D. Powers, Grand Rapids Minnesota. (GES es Se ae Ee aE RERSOERER SL TOT eT meee Down and $5 per month Grand Rapids Village Lots $5 We have choice resideuce 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 tnree lots for sale cheap. _ We also have some choice business lots on our lists. They are for sale On easy terms. REISHUS-REMER LAND cOMPANY, FERSSRFOTES ASSESS FOES SHES EET ESCSH ESSERE HESERE EH ORT , POSHORSKORSSHEREH OT HSEH OHS H HEE Oe SERRE A ME Ae Ee A es ae A a A A ea a HE DISCUSSION PREMATURE County division does not appear to be agitating the up-country boys as itdid some time ago. The oracle of the Big Fork Cumpass puts thé mat- jter in this light: “The subject of couuty division, which recently took a hot stunt of exerpise, is now taking a much-needed rest. The discussion ‘was premature. It traveled around in its shirt sleeves and is now suf- fering with a cold in its chest. How- ever, every settler in northern Itasca is interested in the subject of county division. The subject has not beeu laid away to eternal rest. It will rise again with new strength to drag a court house by the taii across the swamps, On that resureection morn, Big Falls may Lave something to say and sumething to do. But for the present, we are content to wait for the new centers of population to ad- ; just themselves to the crying need of the hour.” Visiting the Schools. Big Fork Cowpass: Mrs. Hattie F. Booth, county superintendent of schools, visited. the Ripple school Thursday, while on her annual tour of inspection. Sbe traveled by rail to Koochiching, by way of Winnipeg, and by stage across swamps to North- ome, accompanied hy Mrs. J. M. Dempsey, the wife of that well known Grand Rapids logger. Mrs. Buoth says Ripple has made greater building progress: than Koochiching the past year. She was shown the proposed site of the village school—a block to be donated by three townsite com- panies—and she expressed great satis- ‘ins Two Do.Luars A YEAR. /WONDERFUL > IS THE WISDOM Displayed by Some of Grand Rapids Astute Politicians — Democrats Supporting Republican News- papers and Through the Manipala- tion of a “Gigantic” Trust Expect to Geta Corner on County Politics. We all hate and denounce a trust, unless, per chance. we happen to be a spoke or two in. the wheel ofa trust. “Us Democrats” have grown toso hate trusts that we refuse to longer trust the doctrines of Jeffer- son. About the only thing left that we will trust.is a Republican. This js true, at least, in the case of Grand Rapids Democrats—so called through courtesy. ‘This was demonstrated at the first meeting of the new vil- lage council held on Monday evening of last week when Democratic mem- bers planned and schemed to award Village printing to the Magnet—and they succeeded. The Herald-Review is not crying because of this. It is nov the first time in the career of this vaper that a Judas has betrayed party interests by catering to base political fustincts and giving to the Opposition the sinues of warfare. As the Herald-Review stated a week agoit believes that a very excellent councii was elected on March 8th and we hope the ‘village fathers will acquit themselves in a manner that will do credit to the municipality and honor to every member. The award- ing of the village printing to the Magnet was no crime, and no doubt the Magnet owners are well satisfied with the result of their manupula- tions. It is not the act, but the motive which promptec the act, that appears so rep- rebensible. In a small way it illus- trates the workings of a trust--that which “us Democrats” so abhor. A little histary of recent date would not be amis in this connection. Just before the close of the campaign last fall A. E. Wilder, chairman of the Democratic county central committee acd one or two other Democrats, bought the Republican Magnet and put Charles Erven, a member of the Democratic county central mittee, in charge of the paperand continued to run it as an exponent of republicanism. This proprietor- ship and editorship still continues. The party didn’t need to buy the fellow Anderson who operated the Independent, because individual candidates who felt that lis support would be helpful could get him fora mere pittance. The Herald-Review com- | him are finding, as fast as opportuni- ty affords, that they invested in a very poor “trust” when they trusted bim, “Us Democrats” are trust busters when we are not in on the trust. ‘These-few trust facts are related in no spirit of revenge for favors re- ceived at the hands of the men whom we befriended in the past with un- selfish loyalty, but simply asa matter of news--news thatthe public will be interested to hear, Notwithstanding the things that have “gone before,” the Herald-Re- view will continue to remain a resi- dent of Itase# county with head- quarters at Grand Rapids and will continue to fight the trusts. THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. PRICE If the selection of Frank F. Price as village attorney were submitted to a vote of Lhe peuple he would be turn- ed down almost unanimously. Every resident of the village who knows him and knows his: reputation knews this. statement to be an absolute fact. As village aptorney during the past two years what has he done? Drew a salary of fuur hundred dollars the first year and six hondred last year. {s that all? No. During the two sear, of hisincumbency there has been but ong important matter in the courts in which the village was in: terested, that of Grand Rapids against Robertson on the electric light plant deal. What did Mr, Price do in this case? Nothing. He induced the council to employ V. R. Welsh of St. Paul to conduct the case. Why? Because he realized his own incompetevcey to handle the mat- ter himself. In addition vo paying Price his salary it cost the village over one thousand dollars -for the services of Mr. Welsh. . The re- sult? .,The village Jost the case, Now, still retaining Mr. Welsh, one of the highest priced attorneys in the state, it is understuod that the ease will be carried to the supreme court, where another thonsand dol- lary or two of the taxpayers monoy will. be squandered. Price atvends thecouncil meetings andis generally the whule thing. The entire com- munity has: marveled at the sublime tolerance of President Riddell in submitting to his insolence, His presence is obnoxious, and the wonder is that the mayor and members of the council have submitted to his inter- ference in matters at the meetings with wbich he should have nothing whatever to do. Yet, notwithstanding his unworthy record-—-a record Known to all—the present council reappointed him vil- lage attorney for the ensuing year and again fixed his salarv at $600. It is a public disgrace and an inex- cusable waste of public money. A VALUABLE 4 was already the staunchest advocate of sound Democracy in Northern Minnesota and hence it was unueces- sary toreward it for faithful serv- ices. All money that the committee had to expend for printing or extra news work was, given tu one of the other papers. Thus was instituted a Democratic newspaper -trust and it stil) prevails. Following up the policy adopted last fall the Democratic members of the council agreed to perpetuate the trust formed by “us Democrats” at that time and inci dentally assisted Mr. Wilder and his associates insustaiving their Repub- lican newspaper property. This is one trust that ‘‘us Democrats” don’t hate. The Democrats of Itasca county started in the political trust business at the primaries last fall when they abandoned every legitimate interest of democracy, stultified their con- sciences, violated the state lawnsacri- ficed the welfare of the whole party, to nominate © as county county attorney, the most contempti- ble poltroon that ever ‘disgraced a community--one Spear, a Republican. He was opposed by Senator.G. C. McCarthy, an able attorney, an hon- €st map, who would be an honor to faction with the location. She also any community—a true friegd of the spoke encouragingly of the conduct of the Ripple school under the,maa- agement of Miss Cassie Smith. Thex public schools will take their eater vacaticn next week, people. Through this democratic tn- fluence and democratic votes the fellow Spear was nominated aad Senator McCarthy was defeated. The very Democrats who befriended DOCUMENT That tax list for Itasca county as published in the Northome Record is apeach. It is as great a puzzle as the 15-16 proposition and fathomless as the age of Mary. It is so full of vitalerrors that it is doubtful ifa single title would hold good outof theentire list. In casually looking it over we find one towushipin Aitkin couuty advertised. The Herald-Review will peruse it carefully and let the tax payers know what they are upagainst. This is tne result. of giving important printing contracts to. irresponsible publishers. It appears that the copy furnished by Auditor Spang was correct. Eagles Will Soar. Invitations have been issued by Pokegama Aerie, ¥raternal Order of Eagles requesting their friends to join them at their second annual ball to be held at Village hall on Easter Monday, April 24. Elaborate pre- parations have been made by the committees in charge and those who are fortunate enough to attend will thank their lucky. stars That the event will be a grand success is evidént by the composite of | the committee of arrangements, cgm- | posing as it does, Mayor Riddell, County Auditor Spang, Hugh Fox, James McDonald, Jas. F.. Grant. Chief of Police Harry. Wm. Dibbert, Hugh McEwen, Harold Clough and J. H. Stevens, ® ‘The supper will be served by that well known caterer. Dave ;Chambtrs. The decorating committe will spread ithemselves and a tastily decorated hall will great the attendance, {\ONE LEGAL NEWSPAPER There is but one legal newspaper inGrand Rapids, and that is the Herald-Review. The law is very specific in deflning what shall con- Stitute a legal newspaper. One of the requirements is that it shall be pub- lished regularly, ou one specific day, ie.: if the paper bea weekly publica- tion aud the day of issue is said to be Saturday the paper must be issued to the public and .its subscribers on Saturday of each week. Failure to do this invalidates the legality of the publication, and if it continues, its lease of life vegips frem the follow- ing issue. On Saturday, the llth day of March, 1905, the Itasca County Independent was not issued, and it did not appear until Monday, March 13, 1905, at the:Grand Rapids post- office for distribution. A few copies of the Independent, not to exceed 30-- were taken to the postoffice just at the closing hour. This act could not save the legal standing of the paper, as the law stipulates that not less than 240 copies must be issued. The Itasca County Independent is just starting on the first year of its legal existence and will not be eligible to publish any notice required by law until March 18, 1906. . What will the commissioners do about their legal printing for. the balance of the year and what will they do when bills are presented fur county work performed by the Inde- pendent since March 4th, 1905. The Magnet is also down and out as a legal publication. In defining what a legal newspaper shall be and constitute in the state of Minnesota, the law says that it shall be equipped with type, presses, skilled workmen. etc., furthe issuing of said paper. The Grand Rapids Magnet has no news- paper press in its office and is printed on the Independent press. What will the village council do with the official publications in be- half of the municipality? The Herald-Review is legal paper in Grand Rapids. If Wife Beating a Crime? » The Herald=Review isin recerpt of” a bnef communication from . Deer River‘in which inquiry is made as to the punishment prescribed by the law for wife beating, and also asking if it is'a crime for a man to beat his-wife. As to the particular punishment for the offense as prescribed by law we have not had time to investigate, but animal instinct should answer the lat- ter question. It certainlyjis a érme— acrime that only a fiend would’ be guilty of. No condition can possibly arise wherein there can be found the shyhtest justification for a man to sault any woman, and much less his wife. However great the provoca- tion for anger may be, the man who will “beat his wite into insensibility,” as the correspondent relates Vin this instance, should not be suffered to remain in the community, .A liberal application of tar, frescoed with the contents of'a feather tick. 1s an excel- lent treatment m such cases. Our correspondeat: signs, “citizen,” ‘and therefore we do not-take the com- munication with much seriousness. However, the writer gives the name of the party charged: with the grave offence and he is a_ prominent official of Deer River. ‘The Herald-Review hopes that the story 1s entirely false. the only A Joke On the Judge. The Hibbing correspondeat to the News Tribune tells the following on our former townsman: ‘Hon. ‘Thos, F. Brady, judge of the municipal court here, played a yood joke on himself tast evening and his friends are en- jeying alaugh at his expense. The ‘judge is a most accommodating gen- tletaan, and when au applicant for the position of village scayenger entered his office and requested that he draw upan application for the position to the village council the judge readi- ly consented. * Putting aside some work he was on he rapidly wrote the application for the man and instead of:"signing the man’s name to the document, added hisowo. ‘The mau presented the paper to the council, and Recorder Bordessono read it vver several times to make sure it was right. But it was all there, the judge j of the 1unicipal court applying for position of village scavenger. Presi dent McHardy remarked that that was quite adrop and suggested that the application be laid on the table “ for future consideration. The judge's mistake furnished amusement for the | trustees aod those atttending the meeting. Erik Johnson, the enterprising merchant at Bovey and Nashwauk, was transacting business in Grand Rapids yesterday,