Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, January 12, 1907, Page 4

Brand Rapids BeraiasReview Published Every Saturday. By E. C. KILEY. TW2 DOLLARS A YEAR IN ADVANCE Entered in the Postoffice at Grand Rapid Minnesota, as Second-Class Matter, The Salaries of Judges Ii is not probable that the people of any judicial district in Minnesota would elect as district judge any law- yer who had not shown himself capa- ble of earning $5,000a year'‘in the practice of his profession, Itis doubt- fulif there isa judge on the bench tate who could not get at least that amount from private today in this practice If a judge has not the ability; if he has not the knowledge of the law, the capacity to grasp and analyze the facts of a case that wonld make him worth twice that sum to a great cor- poration or to personal clients, he is not fit to hear and decide the cases that come before him. It would be absurd to dignify with the authority and the poWers of a judge a lawyer who was the inferior professionally of the average of the best ability of the bar of the state. He would merely feed cases to the supreme court, already overtaxed. The Minneapolis Tribune very point- “All Minnesota judges are underpaid, if they are fit for the work edly says: put upon them. Some are overpaid, but these are not fit to be judges at all. District judges get $3,500 a year, increased in the cities to $5,000 by the counties. Supreme judges get $5,000 a year. “The state would be very badly served on the bench if it got only the talent, training and capacity it pays for by the scale of eompensation in other service. Genteel penury nar- rows the lives of families left by some of the most eminent jurists who have adorned the history of the state.” There are not a few judges on the bench in this state who could any day cept positions with rail- roads or large corporations at quad- ruple the salaries the state pays them. They are prevented because of that mastering devotion to the integrity of their profession which made them seek the bench, and which has been by their service there, making such a change seem like a selling of their abilities to an un- worthy master. The last justice who retired from the supreme bench earned the follow- ing year in private practice more than four times the amount the state would have paid him. Certainly it is time the legislature raised the come pensation of our judges to at Jeasta respectable living in the station and manner made necessaryeby their posi- tions.—Duluth News-Tribune. G. A. R. OFFICERS ARE ELECTED Members of B. F. Huson post G. A. R. held their annual meeting on Saturday afternoon last and elected | the following officers for the ensuing ! year Commander, Edward Wilson, La- prairie: S. V. C., W. H. Spath, Deer ; River tapi they chose ac heightened z E. L. Mitchell, Grand } jjt., H. S. Huson, Grand Rapids: Q. M., R. H. Bailey, Grand Rapids: Surg., EB. A. Ferster, Grand Rapids, Chaplin, J. A. Everton, Deer River; Officer of the day, W. D. Lee- man, Grand Rapids: Officer of the guard, M. H. Jones, Cohasset; Sar- gent Major, W. Wetzel, Grand Rap- ids: Q. M. Sargent, J. Seaman, Wirt P.O. The post meets every last Saturday afternoon of each month at the court house. Delegates to the Department En- } campment, J. A. Everton; Alternate, W. H. Spath. Cemetery Association Officers. jing an incompetent. The Soldiers Cemetery association annual election of officers of Grand Rapids was beld at the office of L. F. ! Knox on the 7th day of January, 1907. } The following named persons were elected officers for the ensuing year: L. F. Knox, president; H. S. Huson, secretary: W. M. Wetzel, treasurer; Mrs. Jane E. Bowden and Mrs. Molin, vice presidents. Regular meetings of the association are on the 2nd Tuesday in January of each year. Subscribe for the Herald-Review and keep posted. THE COMMISSIONERS FAIL 10 ORGANIZE Cannot Elect Chairman and No Business is Transacted. ANOTHER MEMBER NEEDED The Right of Tone to Act as Mem- ber of the Board is Questioned and Proceedings will be Brought to Oust Him. The board of commissioners of Itasca county are in dead-lock and no business has yet been transacted for the year 1907. With the division of the county the buard was left with only three membvers—Messrs. O'Brien, Muilins and Passard. Lang and Tone voth resided in the territory set off as Koochiching county. Tone claims to have moved over into Itasca some time after election and claims the right to remain ov the board. This right is questioned and it is likely that proceedings will be brought to oust him from the position which he seeks tousurp. Tone not only de sires to draw mileage, per diem and pay for committee work from Itasca county as a member of the board but he also wants Lo act as chairman of the board and insists upon his right to do so. Aside from the question as to Mr. ‘one’s legal! right to act as member of the county legislatiye body there is another reason why he should not be permitted to preside over the deliberations of the board of commis- sioners. He is completely under the control and evil influence ot George H. Spear. No man who follows the advise of Spear can do right, and when any man will voluntarily sub- mit to his'dictation and aids in his intrigues it is evidence per se that such a man has no desire to do sight. Until he had been urgea to do so by Spear Tone had no intention of claiming apy right to act as a member of the board. He told the writer hereof and others that he would retire after the last meeting of the old board. Later, however, he changed his mind, and it is generally known that that change was brought about for the sole purpose of creating confusion and interfering with the proper transaction of public business. It may be asked why Mr. Spear should desire such a condition? The ans- wer iseasy. Spear will undertake to establish a private law practice in Grand Rapids now that he bas been retired from public graft, and litiga- tion that would surely follow the con- fusion that he has created would no doubt result to his persoual benefit. There is another reason why Mr. Spear very much desires to control the county board during the next year. As county attorney he has ip- stituted many criminal proceedings that are left in such a tangled con- dition that no sane man on earth could unravel. With a board of com- missioners to do his bidding Spear would demand of them that he be appointed special state’s attorney to try certain cases. In this way the county would be compelled to pay any fees that he mightdemand. The same commissioners who would dare appoint him would dare squander the county’s money in paying him. Spear has all this figured out, and if be should win, may the Lord save Itasca county from his devilish machinations, ms In bota Toneyand Passard he has | two easy dupes to use and he is the sort of character that witl use them to the full extent. The Herald- Review told the people of the Fourth district the sort of weakling Passard had proven himself to be prior to his election in November last, but his constituents saw fit to give him a majority vote and they, together with the people of the entire county, must stand the consequences ef elect- He does the bidding of Spear with the calm sub- mission of a Hindo slave. This is the condition that con- fronted the board when they met at the court house last Tuesday. Passard placed in nomination for chairman Tonexof Koochiching county. The other two members, Messrs, O’Brien and Mullins, very promptly and prop- erly refused to recognize Tone as having avy rights whatever. Mr. Mullins named Mr. O’Brien a& chair- man. Avditor Spang called the meet- ing to order, and upon submitting the nominations made the vote stood “two to two. After considerable hesitation and some argument an adjournment was taken until 4:30 in the afternoon, when no better results were obtained. Tone was very anxious to adjourn until some time in February, but County Attorney Thwing was called in and explained the necessity of im- mediate organization and action on matters that the law requires sh; be disposed of at the regular January meeting. Adjournments have been taken from day to day. Tone went home Thursday and Passard went into biding until his instructors are present to direct his actions. Spear took the Friday afternoon train to St. Paul and Saturday morn- ing at an early hour the Herald- Review was ‘advisede by telephone that he called upon Attorney General Young and Governor Johnson with a plan for action that might result in so shaping the board-with fiye mem- bers that he would be able to control its action during the coming yearand secure his own appointment as as- sistant prosecuting attorney. There is about as much chance for ; Mr. Spear to control the action of the board through the success of his plan as there is fur him to control the elements during the next twelve months. When his few little satillites come to realize the fatal error they have made by following the advice of Mr. Spear he will have lost his last friend in Itasca county. In the meantime the present ‘difti- culty will soon be overcome and the business of the county will resume, notwithstanding Mr. Spear’s efforts to retain control of the county at- torney’s office and continue to extract fat fees from the taxpayers. THE GOVERNOR’S LONG MESSAGE Governor Johnson’s message to the legislature is contained in full on an- other page of the Herald-Review. It covers so many subjects and isso long that all readers will not be inclined to wade through it. For those who desire to geta hurried idea of the im- portant recommendations made by the chief executive the Herald-Re- view presents the following conden- Sation: Condemns the plan of imposing a tonnage tax upon the iron mines of the state, and favors tax of 5 or 10 per cent on royalties received by fee- owners. Recommends a registry of + of 1 per cent on mortgages and a tax of not more than 10 per cent on the income of mortgages. Urges license taxes on ali corpora- tions and more taxes from sleeping car companies, etc Recommends a permanent tax com- mission and Jaws te reach personal property that now escapes taxation. Favors creation of a state depart- ment of mines, under a commissioner of mines, to enforce the mine inspec- tion law. Recommends increase in royaities on iron ore on state lands to a mini- mum of 50 cents per ton, and that leases be auctioned on a royalty basis with no maximum royalty. Declares railroad rates are too high and recommends joint legislative committee to study rates with a view of establishing a distance tariff law. Favors a 2-cent maximum passen- ger rate, total abolition of free passes and the enactment of a reciprocal demurrage law. Urges law to make rate orders of the railroad commission effective at once and remain in effect until set aside or suspended by the cvurts. Calls attention to the lumber trust. and urges enforcement of the state’s anti-trust law. Says primary election law needs amendment and suggests the nomina- tion by political conventions of two or more candidates for the primary election, the yoters making the final choice. Urges liberal appropriations for drainage of state lands, private pro- perty benefitted to be compelled to pay its share. Recommends that another good roads amendment t» the constitution be submitted to the voters, leaving the amount of the road tax to be fixed by the legislature. Favors abolition of fellow servant rule in nearly all damage cases; ex- tension of the state labor bureau; passage of uniform divorce laws; sub- mission of constitutional amendment providing for the initiative and referendum; permitting issuance fof bonds upon municipally owned plants and not upon the community; regu- lation of lobbyists; the abolition of private banks; permitting banks to loan 25 instead of 15 per cent of their capital stuck on first mortgages on improved farms. Recommends extension of pure food law, including addition of standard of purity aod label requirements for whiskey. Favors extension of binding twine plant at state prison and authority to sell its output outside the state, and the manufacture of farm machinery at the prison. M, E. Church Services. Preaching at 10:30 a. m. and 7:30 p.m SundaySchool. Junior League. Epworth League Prayer Meeting... Choir Rehearsal.. Thursday, 8:30 p.m Ladies Aid Society meets every Wed- nesday afternoon. A cordial invitation is extended toall. AIRY AND FOOD COMMISSION REPORT raat Reports of Impure Honey are Pro- nounced Untrue. SYRUP PURE AND IMPURE Commissioner Slater Discusses Sub- jects of Public Interest in His Monthly Bulletin Issued on January Fifth. Numerous complaints have come to this office regarding the quality of honey on the market, says Edward K. Slater of the Minnesota Dairy and Food Commission, in his monthly; bulletin report. Many people enter- tain the idea that when a sample of | honey ‘‘sugars’’ evidence is at hand} that the honey is adulterated. This | is more an evidence of absolute purity than otherwise. Sensational articles} have also appeared from time to time in the public press giving details of the process of manufacturing arti- ficial comb honey. This story warmed over at intervals serves as an effective weapon with which the ; ceived for copies of complete analyses | sensational writer may further excite the prejudices of the pure food crank. It is a myth, pure and simple. Every sample of honey submitted to our laboratory during the past year has been pronounced absolutely pure. It) follows, therefore, that the quality of the Doney now on the market, both strained and in the comb, is above suspicion. Just at this season of the year when the consumption of maple syrup is greatest I wish to again caution con- sumers to inspect the labels on syrup packages. Just because a package bears a picture of a maple camp scene and a wreath of maple leaves is by no means evidence that the syrup is maple syrup. If the term “maple syrup” only appears on the package it is the genuine article. By study- ing the labels on the majority of packages it will be observed, however, that this term alone is not used. It! will be noted that there is a state- ment to the effect than cane syrup or corn syrup enters into the composition of the article. The blended syrup is than the genuine maple syrup. The | purchaser can also be guided to some | extent by the price of the article. The puré article can not be sold at retail for twenty-five or thirty cents per quart, Attention is called to the analyses quoted below. ‘These goods were manufactured by the firm of Gordon & Dilworth, New York. In former, bulletins issued by this department several samples of goods shipped by this firm into Minnesota were con- | demned as cuntaining artificial color- | ing matter. After a careful investi-' gation-the manufacturers discoyered jthat the coloring matter found its’ way into their product through some goods purchased from another manu- facturer. The firm has always enjoyed an enviable reputation and I am pleased to call attention to the quality of the goods just examined. It is but justice four me to state, in view of the condemnation of their goods hereto- fore, that the illegality of their goods was due, in my opinion, to an accident rather than an intentional evasion of our laws on their part. Lab, No. 546—Sweet spiced cherries: Gordon & Dilworth, manufacturers. Legal. Lab. Ne. 547 — Preserved black- berr Gordon & Dilworth, New York, manufacturers. Legal. Lab. No. 548— Preserved straw- berries: Gordon & Dilworth, New York, manufacturers. Legal, Lab. 549 — Preserved Raspberries: Gordon & Dilworth, New York, manufacturers. Legal. Numerous requests have been re- { i from our laboratory. The copy for the next biennial report is now in the hands of the state printer and the report will be ready for distribution in a few weeks. Parties requesting this report will be supplied free of cost as soon as the report is published. Proceedings in Bankruptcy. In the District Court of the United States for the District of Minnesota, Fifth Division. In the Matter of Charles Nelson and John G. Lund, co-partners as Neison & Lund and -as individuals, Bankrupts, in Bankruptcy. To the creditors of Uharles Nelson and John G. Lund, co-partners as Nelson & Lund and as_ individuals, of Internatioval Falls, in the County of Itasca and Distriev aforesaid. bankrupts: Notice is hereby given, that on the 7th day of January, A. D. 1907, the said Charles Nelson and Join G. Lund were duly uad- judicated bankrupts; and that the first meeting of their creditors will be held at room 604 Palludio building, in the City of Duluth, on the 28th day of January, A. D. 1907, at 10 o’clock in the forenoon, at which time the said creditors may attend, prove their Claims, appoint a trustee, examine the bankrupt and transact such other business as may properly come before said meeting. Dated Jan. 7th, 190" 1 O, PEALER, M1 WILLIAN eferee in Bankruptcy. Herald-Review, Jan. perfectly wholesome, but is cheaper | Printing come to the Herald—Review. When in need of up-to-date Job NEW. TAILORING FIRM Notice to the Public Ge firm of ROECKER BROS., “Merchant Tailors, Roecker, an _ experienced tailor, has purchased an in- terest in the business with Al. Roecker, and hereafter the business will be con- ducted by Roecker Bros., in the August Johnson build- ing on Kindred Ave. Only first-class work will be turned out, as in the past, and every garment will be guaranteed to give entire satisfaction. The new firm solicits the patronage of the public, feeling assured that every new customer gained will be retained. ROECKER BROS, GRAND RAPIDS, MINN. Citation for Hearing on Petition for Administration. Estate of Elizabeth A, Hennessy, STATE OF ot County of [tasca tn Probate Court. In the Matter of the Estate of Elizabeth A. Hennessy, Decedent. The State of Minnesota to all persons inter- ested in the granting of administration of the estate of said decedent: The petition of Thomas H. Hennessy having be led in this court, representing that Elizabeth a. Hennessy, then a resident of the County of Itasca, State of Minnesota, died intestate on the 19th day of May, 194; and praying that letters of administration of her estate be granted to Thomas H. Hennessy; and the court having fixed the time and place for hearing said petition: Therefore, You, and Each of You, are hereby cited and required to show cause. if; any you have; before this court at the probate court rooms in the court house, in the Village of Grand Rapids, in the County of Itasca, State of Minnesota, on the fourth day ot February, 1907, at 10 o'clock a. m., why said petition should not be granted. Witness, the Judge of said Court, and the Seal of said Court, this ninth day of January, (Court Sear] H.S. HUSON, WILLARD A. RossMAN, Probate Judge. Attorney for Petitioner. Herald-R Jan, 12, 19, 26. Wyaees RD A. ROSSMAN, Attorney At Law. Office in First Natioval Bank Building. GRAND RAPIDS - - MINN For Rent—Furnished house on Leland ave yuire at this office. rere 10c counters. all over again. and we won’t carry gether on 38 tables over and the BIG 10c Shirts, Hose, Banks, Glassware, Yarn Bath big bunch of articles. BoE tt tt EE EE ee eet ee et Towels, Neckwear (50c kind), Mufflers, Boy’s Children’s Underwear, Books, Iron Toys, Tea Sets, Horns, Blocks, Values From 10¢ to 75¢ JOCOO GR CCC RUC CGT OORT aE J. P. O}DONNELL 5¢ Clearance 10¢ Cables 25¢ Sale You have heard folks tell what they have seen on 5c and Well if you were surprised we will surprise you We have no room to carry over holiday goods them over. To this line sta “Earliest birds gét the best buqs’’ We can but list a few articles here. values to appreciate them. 5c Dolls, Watches, Balls, Horns, rattles. Banks, Purses, Glassware, Insoles, Pickle Dishes, Water Glasses, Etc. Chese goods are worth from 5¢ to 25¢ Kerchiefs, Towels, Ladies’ and Dolls, heck Slippers and a Cheeben Pretty Dishes. ple goods running from 5c to $1.50 and Dishes, Underwear, Mittens, Gloves, Stocking Caps, Tams, Sweaters, Caps, Curtains, Men’s Shirts, Books, Games, Dolls, Stoves, Tea Sets, Boards, Harness, Baskets, Doll Houses, Doll Beds, 25¢ to $1.50 Sellers COME EARLY J. P. O'DONNELL we have placed to- You must see the Men’s 25c Mechanical Toys, Dog PRS ea are So UO US SUS BRU So SUDO SOU a