Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, May 19, 1906, Page 5

By E. C. KILEY. DWI DOLLARS A YBAR IN ADVANCE atered in the Postoffice at Grand Rapid Minnesota, as Second-Class Matter, MAKE IT UNANIMO#S. if we may judge from neighboring excuanges 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 bis first term, and he is filling, 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 a bandoning partisanship. Men and measures count for far more than party name. Whenan honest, com- pitent man is found the taxpayersare learning that it pays to retain him in the public service. The Herald-Re- view believes that this sentimert prevails with regard to the re-elec- tion of M. A. Spang as county andit- or. Of course, E. A. Arnold, the Laprairie chronic, will file for some office and it will probably be that of But he might as well enter Uhe gubernatorial race. His chances for success would be as great. In yiew of the certainty af Mr, Spang’s re-election the Herald-Review rises that his pomin- be made by ac- auditor, to make a motion ation and election clamation. 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 His friends haye in- creased in numbers in the same pro- portion that his acquaigtance has increased. 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 law 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 the sheriff might have been more lenient if he had sodesired. Such an idea is, of course, entirely and does the faithful officer an injustice. In this manner sheriffs sometimes acquire enemies to which they have no legitimate right. Sheriff Hoolihan 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. Reyister of Deeds E. J. MeGowan is another county officer who ving his first term. This paper did not help to elect him, but it is free to confess thal when the voters saw fit to defeat A. bB. Clair, they made ne serious electing Ed. Me- Gawan. Hebhas made good. Any- one who is looking> for hard work might undertake tu 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 and most careful 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 Jargest the office is one that requires careful attention. In the years to come much of the real controversy. erroneous, is ser- error: ia estate of the county will pass through | the hands of the judge of probate, DEFECTIVE PAGE Se ; ] ay or may not be a candidate for re ‘lection: U the office of connty school superintend- ent. Ifshe should tile fur the nomi- nation it is not likely that she would encounter any opposition. It would 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 tod be about as numerous as his Democratic adhere ents. Mr. Price has not announced his willingness to make the race, but if he should do so the _Herald-Review can foresee his final triumph at the polls in November next. Heis nut a fawning politician who acts differ- ently during a campaign than at other times. He speaks his mind at all times and-‘inder all circumstances. Hence he is not looked upon as a successful ‘politician. But if thie people waut an 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 im due time. The Herald-Review will tell its reads ers about the political conditious -as they spring upbetween now aud the day of the tinal count of- the ‘ballots? 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 ail right. Of course there bas been -nu ebanges io the personnel of the board. The only change made-was a transfer of the chairmanship 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 in- 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 the county printing, apd because this year it was given none. The Itasca County ludependent is a rip-roarin’? rag aud when it rants and roasts, Lue because thereof is plainly appar- ent Lo anyone who may happen to be taking notes on the local conditions. ‘The board of county commissioners, or any other board with discretionary powers, might pillage and plunder the county blind, aud yet it would be absolutely tcyend criticism in the eyes of that paper—provided always Uhat the [tasca County Independent was made the official publisher of something. Its principles are mea- sured in dollars—an@ 1t 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— uut 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. It hasbeen a Charlatan in local, district and state politics. It ‘Bob Dunn for go’ Thav’s the because why. ul be a difficult matter to improve on the | 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 bvard’s every action under all circum- stances and under all conditions. A year or so ago there was a change of 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. oe ee ‘THE Mississippi Valley Lumberman argues against a temporary removal of the two-dollar tariff on lumber. ‘I'he Lumberman holds that removal of 3the tariff would not reduce the price and would only result io 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. pttale SY aN San FRANcIsco is perhaps the most strongly organized labor city in this country. Every branch of labor is weided together in the bands of unionism. The buijding 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, uon-union meo 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. oo THE Republican legislative situ- ation ia this district is about as much mixed at Lhe present lime as 43 the f There are gubernatorial ewbroglio. candidat and candidates galore—_ some good, Some indifferent aud some, decidedly batt? The next Seséion of! the legislature will be a most im- portant ane to northern Minnesota, and as it is almost a toregone conclu- sion that the Republican nominees for botb 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. ic ate UE bes ‘THe 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- keleHyde county attorney to dictate indictments at his pleasure. It is also reliably reported that, the Inde- pendent editor was filled with utter disgust 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 -abuut the two exceptions. Mr. La- Freniere, proprietor of the Iudepend- ent. has not been heard from. He has 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- seniption paper for the purpose of faising funds for the building of a race | track and bal) grounds just west of ‘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 Tent it at $75 per yeer or will sell out- gen ntrain- 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 peopte, 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 election of 1904, and a new set of officials went into office. That ; council was again elected in 1905, thus giving it an opportunity to carry out its plans of management. While no one wil] question the honest purposes of the men who served the munici- pality during the years 1904-5, yet the result of their effurts 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 scbedule 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 fur 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 itshuuld greatly profit. The council elected lust 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 aud encrgies to solve the municipal ownership problem to the satisfaction of their coustitutents and themselves. They have undertaken the task in a rational and business-like manner. They bave employed an expert to be- gin at the foundation and build up a system of reports and bookkeeping 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 the 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. Ib is to be hoped that he 1s the right man in the right place. His preliminary report, as published officially 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- known man was brought up from Swan River on the 1:25 train this morning, and taken to Kremer’s mor- town on the banks of the Mississippi, }0n his gue. This morning Coroner Russell viewed the remains, Advices recieved 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 carsend 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 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 appeara As the train, - After spending six months in the Nevada gold fields, E.J. Luther re-|, turned last week for a short visit and test-up with his family, who still reside mm Grand Rapids. Mr. Luther is cer- ing the hunting season his. services” are eagerly sought b; visiting sports— men who know his skill in the chase for deer and moose. On Waubana tainly enthusiasuc over his prospecis | !#ke—whicb connects Bluewater and. and foresees a fortune in the pioper-| Big Prout lakes—he maintains sever- ties in which he 1s interested. Helal boats. An immense honse boat is has surely not been idle since leay-|a!ways in commission. Ile bus now ing Grand kapids. Besides assisting | about completed the largest boatever 1, the establishment of a newspaper|put into the waters of apy lake. in by lending bis skill to the Manhattan | ibe county. It is 36 feet long and 10 Matt, taking contracts for the con | feet wide. By competent judges it Is struction of several buildings in the} pronounced to be an ideal model. It bew town and otherwise making him: | will be propelled by a 10-horse power self useful as a typical western hustler, ‘ engine. This boat was constructed he has been the Promoters of several entirely by Mr. Cochran himself, gold mining companies. He is trea- assisted by his baby boy, Sherman, 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 whovis also something of a genius. “Waubana Chief,” as the new craft is named, will probably be launched today. Crawthers, who was formerly of Cohasset, 1 interested with Mr.Luther TO BORROW FROM in some of his prospects. There are 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— inended 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 denomin- ations of $1000 e payable in three installments—one-third in five years, Medical Association, June sth-8th, one-third in ten years and one-third 1906; First Church of Christ Scentist,| 10 fiftcen years. ‘Phis loan of $17,000 June roth-17tb, 1906. Account the} wil] Le carried at four per cent inter- above meetings at Boston, Mass, the] est, whereas the outstanding orders Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Ry./are now drawing seven per cent. will have tickets on sale, May goth to}'The wisdom ot the council in its June gth to Boston and return at rate|action ean easily be figured out. It of $26.00. Tickets can be extended} wil} require a majority vete of the for return passage until July rsth}electors of the village to authorize 1906. Combination rail and lake| the issuance of the bonds. A special routes available with-these excursions. | ejeeijon will be called for May 2). also associated with him in his ming 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; American For full particulars and sleeping car] 'Phers should be no question as to the accommocation, apply to, A. J. Per-| resu!t.-If the taxpay will look int» rin, General Agent, 430 Spalding] the proposition the conneil will be nh unanimously authorized to take up Hotel block, Duluth, Minn. the floating indebtedness forthwith. It is the of the council to put the O, EB. Haulehan, the Deer River village kK toa ¢ basis and stop insurance man, was doing business in : the order graft tbat has been in yogue Grand Rapids the first of the week. t say, Pa ae Don’t NOS re eer, ¢ y ‘The Me- % nomnee Seamless” He made a bull’s eye when he spokes We Sensibie boy, that. , i make shoes which put the corn- % cure dealers on theranxious seat. i We cure corns) by fitting the % feet scientifically. é: way to cure corns is to prevent The best Union Made Shoe is casy-to- §, heir growth in the first place. The Menominee Seamless wear, ¢isy-to-buy, easy-to-sell, i For Sale Ry Fd. 5. KURTZMAN, , @ S ihe Shee Mian GUARANTEED TO* OUT-WEA! Grand Rapids Minnesota ANY SHOE ON THE MARKET. je: LSLCBSVEVSSCBISISLS: Se SeCo255eqqeoeoeSsese25e 54 GEO. BOOTH, Manufacturerot | | Cigars | GRAND RAPIDS, MINN “6? 4 a 99 Have acnieved an excellent BOOTH S CIGARS reputation all over Northern Minnesota. ‘They are made of the finest selected stock by experienced workmen in Mr. Booth’s own shops here, and ‘under his personal supervision. ‘This insures the utmost cleanliness and care in manufacture. Hl For sale everywhere. Call for them. a eh esesmesesesesesesesesesserseseses EE ce: The HERALD-REVIEW ; For Up-to-date Printing en |