Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, May 19, 1906, Page 4

er" ‘Rapids Published Every Saturday. By E. C. KILEY. TWO DOLLARS A YEAR IN ADVANCE ntered in the Postoffice at Grand Rapid Minnesota, as Second-Class Matter, MAKE IT UNANIMO®S. if we may judge from neighboring exchanges as to local political activ- ity elsewhere, Itasca county politi- clans are not up to date. Filings for nominations at the primaries are be- ing announced in counties all over the state and already the local press is taking an active interest in the situ- ation. Compliments and kicks make the local editorial page a bit peppery these days. It would not require a sage or seer, however, to accurately guess a few names that will be regis- tered on the nomination list in due time. Auditor M. A. Spang is serving his first term, and he is tilling, that im- portant office with a degree of satis- faction to the people throughout the county that makes it yery doubtful if anyone will be found with suffici- ent temerity to flle against him. From national down to municipal affairs the voters of this country are fast abandoning partisanship. Men and measures count for far more than When an honest, com- pitent man is found the taxpayersare learning that it pays to retain him in The Herald-Re- view believes that this sentimert party name. the public service. prevails with regard to the re-elec- tion of M. A. Spang as county audit- or. Of course, E. A. Arnold, the Laprairie chronic, will file for some office and it will probably be that of auditor. But he might as well enter the gubernatorial race. His chances for success would be as great. In view of the certainty af Mr, Spang’s re-election the Herald-Review rises that his pomin- ation and election be made by ac- clamation, !!!1!! Carried, Sheriff Wm. Hoolihan will also be a candidate to succeed himself. ‘That he has made an able and efficient officer will be conceeded without any controversy. His friends haye in- creased in numbers in the same pro- portion that his acquaigtance has The office of sheriff is one that frequently requires the perform- ance of disagreeable. duties. The oath subscribed to makes this imperi- tive on the incumbent of the office. No matter how much he may shrink from doing that which the Jaw, re- quires he must either proceed forth- with or resign. Thus it follows in many instances that persons with whom he is required to deal feel that in some way Ube sheriff might have been more lenient if he had sodesired. of course, entirely does the faithful In this manner sheriffs sometimes acquire enemies to which they have no legitimate right. Sheriff Hvolihan has been remarkably fortunate in this respect. If he has accumulated a stock of this class of opposition the Herald-Review has not been advised of their places of abode. The man who defeats Wm, Hoolihan will surely get a run for his money. Keyister of Deeds E. J. McGowan is another county officer who ving his first term. ‘This paper did not help to elect him, but it is free to to make a motion increased Such an idea is, erroneous, and officer an injustice. is ser- confess that when the voters saw fit to defeat A. 8. Clair, they made ne serious error iu electing Ed. Me- Gawan. Hebas made good. Auy- one who is looking> for hard work might undertake to get the office from him. He will be a candidate for re-election. Judge of Probate H. S. Huson will also be a candidate for re-elec- tion. This is certainly one office that should not be mentioned in connec- tion with politics. Judge Heson has given his public duties the closest aod most carefy] attention. He is in his office at regular hours each day. The records of this important branch of ‘county affairs are well kept and up to date. While the salary of the judge ot probate is by no means the largest the office is one that requires careful attention. In the years to come much of the real estate of the county will pass through the hands of the judge of provate, entious be elected to this position. Judge Huson will do. ‘ Mrs. Hattie F. Booth may or may) not be a candidate for re-election to theofficeof county school superintend- ent. Ifshe should file for the pomi- nation it is not likely that she would encounter any opposition. It would be a difficult matter to improve on the present head of the Itasca county public schools. The county attorney situation is not yet definitely shaped. Frank F. Price has been urged for some time to enter the list on the Democratic ticket. His friends, however, are not confined to any party, His Republi- can friends appear to be about as numerous as his Democratic adher- ents. Mr. Price has not announced his willingness to make the race, but if he should do so the Herald-Review can foresee his inal triumph at the polls in November next. He is not a fawning politician who acts differ- ently during a campaign than at other times. He speaks his mind at all times and tinder all circumstances. Hence he is not looked upon as a successful ‘politician. But if thie people waut ao able and fearless legal representative of their interests they couid do no better than to elect him. Attorney Spath of Deer River has been mentioned in connection with the office as a Republican candi- date. Heisa man of many years practice before the courts ef this state, and he has served the people as prosecuting attorney heretofore. Since locating in this county he has been making friends and no doubt would make a lively campaign should he become the candidate of his party. C, L. Pratt, of Grand Rapids, has also been mentioned in this connection. Arthur A. Kremer, the ‘present county treasurer, will probably be a candidate on the Republican ticket to succeed himself. HE. A. Wilder has been mentioned as a probable Democratic candidate for the office., Many cundidates for the many offices may develope in due time. The Herald-Review will tell its read+ ers about the political conditions as they spring up between now aud the day of the final count of the ballots: : 5 THE BOARD NOW AND THEN. Last year, and up to the first’ meet- ing of the board of county commis- sioners in January of this year, that body of local law makers was all right. Of course there bas been -nu ¢hanges in the personnel of the board. The ouly change made-was a transfer of the chairmauship from James Passard to Frank S. Lang. But that makes no difference. This year they area bad lot. Last year they were absolutely faultiess: they were corruptible; they Were wise in states- manship; they were Joyal to every public interest with which they had to deal; they expended every dollar of the public funds that passed through their hands to the best pos- sible advantage and in keeping witn the laws of the state. All this be- ¢ause why? Because last year the Itasca County Independent was given nearly all ihe county printing, and because this year it was given none. That's the because why. The Itasca County Independent is a rip-roarin’ rag aud when it rants and roasts, Lue because thereof is plainly appar- ent lo apyone Who may happen to be taking notes on the local conditions. The board vf county commissioners, or any other board with discretionary powers, might pillage and plunder the county blind, aud yet it would be absolutely criticism in the eyes of that paper—provided always that the [tasca County Independent was made the otlicial publisher of something. Its principles are mea- sured in dollars—ang it doesn’t re- quire a great many dollars to take its full measure at that. Many men are actuated at times through selfishness —prompted to do unworthy things in an effort to get the almighty dollar— vut the Independent has been singu- larly unfortunate in its management from the day of its birth. It “hae known no policy or principle except that which indicated to the proprie- tor the possibility of getting a dollar or two. Ithas been a Charlatan in local, district and state politics. It supported Bob Dunn for governor ueyend contest tbat has arisen, local or other- wise, unless one or the other-of the ‘candidates “saw” the publisher. So itis with the board of county com- missioners at the present time. If the Independent had been given public printing to do it could find no flaws and find no fault with that | body no matter what it might do or leave undone. It would endorse the board’s every action under all cireum- stances and under all conditions. A year or so ago there was a change of The same unsatisfactory experi- ences that usually ‘befall the untrain- ed management of municipal owner- ship of public utilities has prevailed for more than three years in Grand Rapids. When the electric light plant was completed and put into commission in 1903, at a cost some- what in excess of the amount at first figured on and voted by the people, there was a feeling of dissatisfaction among the taxpayers, and the council that directed the institution of the plant was turned down at the spring ownership of the Independent but there was nochange of policy. In both, the rule has been to. Crook the pregnant hinges of the knee Where tbrift may follow fawning. Re Age ene! THE Mississippi Valley Lumberman argues against a temporary removal of the two-dollar tariff on lumber. ‘The Lumberman holds that removal of 2the tariff would not reduce the price and would only result in taking the $2 per thousand out of the United States treasury. As a de= fender of the tariff fraud the Lum- berman has no superior-~ it is so anxious to serve the interests of the privileged class upon which it sub- sists that it forgets to be logical or reasonable. Sone tl San FRAncisco is perhaps the most strougly organized labor city in this country. Every branch of labor is weided together in the bands of unionism. The building trades could have absolutely dictated terms in the rebuilding of the stricken city. But they have not dictated. On the other hand they have relinquished their rules and will permit, without pro- test, non-union mea to work with them under equal conditions. Con- trast this gonerous, humane action with that of the soulless trusts that are loudly protesting against the sug- gestion that the tariff be removed on materials required to rebuild the city. THE Republican legislative situ- ation ia this district is about as much mixed at the present lime as 4s the gubernatorial embroglio, candidate some good, kome indifferent and some decidedly but ‘Phe next. session of the legislature will be a most im- portant one to northern Minnesota, and as it is almost a foregone conclu- sion that the Republican nominees There are hand candidates galore— four both house and senate will be elected the party should put up its very ablest men. Will this be done? We'll see. A good start has been made if the party will stand by Gunn for the senate. PE a SOS ea ie ‘Tne Herald-Review is reliably in- formed that Mr. Spear’s paper, the Independent, is not pleased with the grand jury as drawn to serve at the Juae term of district court. Inas- much as the “Dictator” was not per- mitted to have a hand in the drawing of the jury whereby he could secure the services of.a few trained satellites who would do his bidding, thereat he is sorely vexed It so _ happens that the June jury is made up of a representative body of Itasca county citizens who will not permit the Jey- kel-Hyde county attorney to dictate indictments at his pleasure. It is also reliably reported that, the Inde- pendent editor was filled with utter disguyt when he read over the names and had consulted with Mr, Spear. He openly declared that there were but two men drawn who are fit to serve—and he was not quite sure sabuut the two exceptions. Mr. La- Freniere, proprietor of the Iudepend- ent. has not been heard from. He bas not yet acquired the habit of thinking. HUSTLING FOR A FAIR GROUND R.C. Holt has been about the busiest man in Grand Rapids the past few days, He is circulating a sub- scnption paper for the purpose of raising funds for the building of a race track and bal) grounds just west of town on the banks of the Mississippi. ‘The project promises to be a success. Mr. Holt says he will be able to raise at least a thousand dollars. The tract of land to be used is owned by Mc- Alpine & McDonald. They offer to hrent it at $75 per veer or will sell out- nght for $1,200, The gentlemen in- terested in the project appear deter- mined to have a suitable place fitted ; council was again elected in 1905, thus election of 1904, and a new set of officials went into office. That giving it an opportunity to carry out its plans of management. While no one will question the honest purposes of the men who served the munici- pality during the years 1904-5, yet the result of their efforts does not appear to have met with general approval. Itis plainly apparent that a leak existed somewhere that was not dis- covered, The taxpayers looked for better returns. The plant was not paying. In some instances’ the charges were exorbitant; in others the patrons were delighted. In the hands of a private individual, possess- ed of the necessary business qualifi- cations, the Grand Rapids Electric Light plant would be about the best paying proposition in the village. The theory of municipal ownership, logically and intelligently applied, should be a decided improvement on any schedule of rates that could rea- sonably be expected at the hands of an individual or private corporation. The latter would not only pay inter- est on the original investment but in addition lay aside an annual profit. The municipality does not seek a profit, A sufficient sinking fund to provide for the payment of bonds and the interest thereon is all that is planed for. This has not been ac- complished up to date. It is most likely due toa lack of knowledge in the proper management of a public enterprise, which requires experience, honest application of close study and constant investigation by those charged with such a duty. Time is also an essential. The present council has back of it more than three years of experimentation from which it should greatly profit. The council elected last March is composed of five of Grand Rapids’ foremost business men. They are conservative, yet progressive. All their material inter- ests are centered in this village, and hence there is a reason to believe that they will ‘apply their best efforts « energies to solve the munic ownership problem to the satistacti of their coustitutents and themselves. They have undertaken the task in a rational and business-like manner. They bave ewployed an expert to be- gin at the foundation and build up a system of reports and bvokkeeping that-will enable them tu act intelli- gently im the establishment of a schedule of rates and in the manage- ment of every detail connected with the electric light and water plant, The gentleman whom they employed —Mr. Edward P. Burch--has not beld a very high standing in tbe estima- tion of the Herald-Review in times past, but three years’ additional practice in tbe business may have brought about a wonderful improve- ment in his methods. It is to be hoped that le is the right man in the right place. His preliminary report, as published officiaily in the Herald- Review May 5, is exhaustive and set forth clearly and concisely. The handling of this vexed subject by the’ council cannot be disposed of at a single meeting, and perhaps not at several meetings, but the gentlemen in charge of it have gone about the work at hand in a thoroughly practi- cal manner, and the Herald-Review has faith in their ability to establish the electric and water systems on a paying basis. It they do this they will have done well. UNKNOWN MAN KILLED BY CARS The mangled remains’ of an un- Swan River on the 1:25 train this morning, and taken to Kremer’s mor- gue. This morning Coroner Russell viewed the remains, Advices recieved guaranteed. Mowell system used. from Swan River state that the man was attempting to steal a ride out of that station on the Hibbing brauch of the Great Northern. started up-he fell between the cars end was terribly mangled on the right side and right leg. A pocket book con- taining one silver dollar, a jack-knife, a broken bottle that had contained whisky and an express receipt from the Cloquet station were found on his person. The receipt showed that John Gager had ex- pressed clothes valued at $10 to John Gager at Hibbing. This was probably the unfortunate man’s name. He was about 35 years old in appearance. SHSLSLSL SLSLSSSVEVSIST SVSTSLTTSISTL SMS LSVSS known man was brought up old As_ the train |~ LUTHER SEES A FORTUNE, After spending six months in the Nevada gold fields, E.J. Luther re- turned last week for a short visit and iest-up with his family, who still reside in Grand Rapids. Mr. Luther is cer- tainly enthusiasuc over his prospecis and foresees a fortune in the pioper- ties in which he is interested. He has surely not been idle since leay- ing Grand kapids. Besides assisting us the establishment of a newspaper by lending bis skill to the Manhattan Maul, taking contracts. for the con struction of several buildings in the hew town and otherwise making him- self useful as a typical western hustler, he has beén the promoters of several gold mmniug companies. He is trea- surer of the Prospectors Brokerage company of Manhattan, Goidfield, Fallon and Fairfield, Nevada. He has with him a large number of speci- mens that show rich in gold. Joe Crawthers, who was formerly of Cohasset, 1s interested with Mr.Luther in some of his prospects. There are also associated with him in his mining enterprises several gentlemen who are rated among: the millionaires. No news would please Grand Rapids peo- ple more than to hear that our former townsman had made a strike that would make him thrice a_ millionaire. Mr. Luther wiil return to Nevada about the first of June. Boston, Mass. and Return $26 00 American Academy of Medicine, June 2nd-4th, 1906; National Associ- ation of U.S. Pension Examing Sur- | eons, June 4th—sth, 1906; Atmerican Medical Association, June 5th-8th, 1906; First Church of Christ Scentist, June toth-17tb, 1906. Account the above meetings at Boston, Mass. the Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Ry. will have tickets on sale, May 3oth to} June gth to Boston and return at rate of $26.00. ‘Tickets can be extended for return passage until July 15th 1906. Combination rail and lake routes available with these excursions. For full particulars and sleeping car accommocation, apply to, A. J. Per- rin, General Agent, 430 Spalding Hotel block, Duluth, Minn. O. E. Hulehan, the Deer River insurance man, was doing business in 1 GROWING | the issuance of the bonds. Continued from Page One ing the hunting season his services are eagerly sought bs visiting sports— men who know his skill in the chase for deer and moose. On Waubana lake—whicb connects Bluewater and big Trout lakes—he maintains sever- al boa An immense house boat is always in commission. about completed the largest boatever put into the waters of apy lake. in the county. It is 36 feet long and 10 feet wide. By competent judges it is | pronounced to be an ideal model. It will be propelled by a 10-horse power engine. This boat was constructed entirely by Mr. Cochran himself, assisted by his baby boy, Sherman, whois also something of a genius. “Waubana Chief,” as the new craft is named, will probably be launched today. TO BORROW FROM SCHOOL FUND The action taken by the village council to issue bonds in the sum of $17,000 for the purpose of refunding the floating indebtedness of Grand Rapids appears to be generally com— mended as ‘a wise move and one that will result in improving the financial condition of the village. It is pros posed to make,the loan from the state school and university funds. ‘The bonds will be issued in deoomin- ations of $1000 each, payable in three installments—one-third in five years, one-third in ten years and one-third In fifteen yea 'Phis loan of $17,000 will Le carried at four per cent inter- est, Whereas the outstanding orders are wnow drawing seven per cent. The wisdom of the council in its action can easily be figured out. It will require a majority vete of the electors of the village to authorize A special election will be called for May 23. There shoutd be no question as to the result. If the taxpayers will look int» uhe proposition the council will be unanimously authorized to take up the floating indebtedness forthwith. Ttis th of the council to put the village buek toa cash basis and stop the order graft tbat bas been in yogue Grand Rapids the first of the week. 6 Say, Pa, Why Don’t You Buy ‘The Me- nomnee Seamless” Sensibie boy. that. Heé made a bull’s eye when he spoke. We {j make shoes which put the corn- cure dealers on theranxious seat. | We cure corns) by fitting the feet scientifically. The best way to cure corns is to prevent heir growth in the first place. The Menominee Seamless Union Made Shoe is casy-to- Wear, ¢isy-to-buy, easy-to-sell, For Sale By J. 5, KURIZHAR, The Shoe Man Grand Rapids SVSSSVSS: Minnesota TS for some time, ees) No SEAMS i ral THe FECT. ¢ / ‘ : % é 4 GUARANTEED TO* OUT-WEAR ANY SHOE ON THE MARKET. SLSLSLSMWLSLS VSO. LSLCLSLUWSVWISISLSLSVELNE’ | «3ooth’s CIGARS” of the finest selected stock by ee ee oe GEO. BOOTH, Manufactu Fine : Cigars reroft | 2 GRAND RAPIDS, A/INN Have achieved an excellent reputation all over Northern Minnesota. They are made experienced workmen in Mr. Booth’s own shops here, and ‘under his personal supervision. ‘This insures the utmost cleanliness and care in manufacture. For sale everywhere. Call for them. 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