Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, February 9, 1907, Page 13

* 12 per cent are traveling men. Indications That No Compromise Can Be Made. ARGUMENTS BEFORE COMMITTEE The Two-Cent Rate Proposition is the Present Interesting Mat- ter Before the Minnesota State Legislature. The house committee on railroads took up the 2:cent fare bill at a pub- lic hearing ‘Tuesday afternoon, at which the railroads were largely represented, and the railroad men promptly disposed of the idea that they are going *to propose any com- promise, as has been suggested frequently of late. They stood pat on the present maxi- mum rate of 3 cents per mile, and said that any reduction from that would cut into railroad earnings, and event- ually depreciate the quality of the passenger service in Minnesota. The hearing was started in the house railroad committee room: but it | bear out the claim of the attorney. The hearings will probably be pro- longed over several sessions of the committee before the railroads get their case all in. The taxation of railroads is the subject of a number of bills now be- fore the legislature, with more to come. . The most radical measure. in effect, is that of Senator Fosseen of Minne- apolis, who proposes an amendment to the constitution, leaving railroad taxation entirely in the hands of the legislature, which is to be free to fix the manner of taxation and the amount of taxes to be raised from railroads. At present railroad taxa tion is guarded by a constitutional provision that it shall not be changed without a vote of the peorle. As The Herald has stated. Repre- sentative C. B. Miller of Duluth is preparing a bill raising the railroad gross earnings tax to5 per cent, and ments for im- pay the local as provements. Representative Spooner of Morri has a bill in raising the gross earn- ings tax to5 per cent, but retaining the old objectionable feature exempt- ing the railroags from special S ments for local improvements. Representative EF. B. Nimocks of Minneapolis, has one bill in providing that ranlroads shall pay local assess- ments, which is undoubtedly uncon- stitutional, because it does not pro- vide for a submission of the proposal to the people. For/this bill he bas substituted another, providing for had hardly begun before it became necessary to adjourn to the senate chamber, the senate not being in ses- sion, and the gathering filled that room comfortably. The railroads were represented by L. L. Brown of Winona, a prominent attorney,who ran as Democratic can didate against Congressman, Tawney four years ago. While other railroad attorneys were present, he conducted the case forall the railroads of Minue- sota, assisted by the traffic managers of the various lines, whom he present- ed to the committee tu furnish -in- formation about the matter under consideration. First, however, he presented the railroad side of the 2-cent fare proposi- tion, in substance as follows: ‘In spite of press reports to the con- trary, the railroads are not ready to stand any reduction whatever in the passenger rates. At the meeting of the traffic managers recently held, they were unanimously of that opin- i0n. “There has been talk to the effect that if the passes were cut off it would enable the railroads to reduce rates and stil] make money. I think I can be able to show you that this is not true. In the first place, ta cut off uewspaper transportation would mean no gain whatever. Thatis all paid for in advertising, and if it can- not be paid fur in that manner it must be paid forin cash. To cut off exchange transportation, that if pas- ses held by employes of one road good on the lines of another, would result in no saving, because in that event the railroads would have to pay for the transportation of their employes on other lines, This cuts it down tu strictly complimentary passes and these. 1f paid for in cash, would amount to about 4 of 1 per cent of the total passenger receipts. To cut off these passes would not materially affect the revenues. ‘The passenger trains are run at a loss now, or at best upon a margin so small as to leave no room for profits, The rates cannot be cut one-third without deteriorating the service. This is not a threat, but a prediction of something that cannot fail to come to pass. While under a reduced rate railroads might maintain the present equipment, they could not afford to make improvement. “At present 3 cents per mile is the maximum, but it is not the aver- age. If the maximum is made 2 cents, it will be very near the migi- mum also, because there will be few reduced rate arrangements under a 2-cent law. The exact average in this state now is 2.232 cents per mile. What makes this low average? Not mileage books, as some may imagine. The 2-cent mileage books account for only 12 per cent of this, and only 70 per cent of those that make up this Last year the Omaha road gave 111 reduc- tions in rates on special occasions, aud I have no doubt the other roads averaged about the same. The state fair business, a large part of 1t was dune at 14 cents per mile. This was profitable because it brings large crowds. lf Minnesota was dense enough in population to make passen- ger business what it is at state fair time, the roads could stand a rate of 14 cents all the time. “Tt was up to the committee to in- vestigate these things, with justice to the people and to the railroads. If it finds that a 2-cent maximum is just, the people should have it. If it is found to be unjust and confiscat- ory, the bill should not be adopted,” Following Mr. Brown’s talk several traffic men were heard, aad were the same thing, but also providing that the bill shall be submitted to riving criminal cases, to prevent the neces: way down to Duluth for trial. There wili be a joint meeting of county delegations, the first of the session, to consider pending measures ot common interest and application. The new rate bill, framed by the Minnesota Shippers and Receivers’ association, and introduced in the senate Tuesday by Senator Canfield, is revolutionary enough to suit any- body. As stated Tuesday, it pro- vides a reduction from present rates of an average of 25 to 30 per cent. It establishes a new classification, also. Freight in less than carload lots is divided into ten classes, num- bered from 1 to 10. ‘Freight in car load lots is divided into twelve classes numbered from A to M, excluding I. On carload lots, the maximum rate for class A is to be 2 cents for accept= providing that they shall in addition} ance, 5 mits for each five miles of the} putting it up fora vore next Wed- | baul, and 2 cents for terminal charges for a maximun of 42 cents per 100 pounds for seven and a half miles, 5} cents for seven anda half to twelve! anda half miles, etc, Class B is tot pay 90 per cent of this, class C 80, per cent, class D 70 per cent, class E 60 per cent, class F' 50 per cent, class G 45 per cent, class H 40 per cent, class J 35 per cent, class ‘K 30 per cent, class L 25 per cent, and class M 20 per cent. Shippers are to have the right to Duluth justice court jurisdiction over brought to his attention, and he con- tal, and doubtful as to its results, He favored a permanent tax com- commission to revise the tax laws. Partically the only ‘new tax law be advocated was a registy tax of $} of 1 per cent upon mortgages in lieu of all other taxation. Several bills provid- ing this are now before the legisla- ture. The presence of Mr. Purdy here 1s due to formation of the vew Minne- sota Tax league, which is to include members from all over the state. Tuesday niggt the members. of the legislature were presentat a lunchéon to meet Mr. Purdy who discussed the province and opportunities of such an organization, The house railroad’ committec’ action on the reciprocal demurrage} bill, and the action of the house in| nesday, as well as the hearing on the ceub passenger rate bill, are staws | showing that after several weeks of berliminaries, the legislature © is getting down to real business. ‘bere are a host of important meas=/ ures before the legislature, many times more than there has been at any recent session Ind only a part of them can go through, or even receive consideration, but within the next few weeks most of them will be up for action, before the committees and designate the routes over which their goods are to travel, and they are to be allowed to ship different classes of freight in one car at carload rates. This is a point for which the shippers the people at the next election. He has also prepared and introduced a bill making the same requirement epon telegraph, telephone and other companies that now pay a gross earnings tax to thestate. This bill will not have to go to the people, because the constitution does pot re- quire it. Outof this list of bills some gain in railroad taxation ought to result. The railroad gross earnings tax is too low, and it should be raised. The principle of exempting the railroads from local assessments is pernicious, and should be abolished. It would seem, therefore, that the best meas- ure is that which Representative Miller is yoing to introduce, provide ing at the same time for an increase in’ the gross earnings tax, and for the payment of assessments for local ims provemeats by the railroads. The St. Louis county delegation, at its meeting Tuesday afternuon, ap- proved of seven measures Jirectly affecting St. Louis county, and they will be introduced in the house Wednesday afternoon. The bills relating to the salaries of county officers were put over until next week, at the request of several county officers, who say they wish to be heard. The delegation decided, therefore, to hold an open meeting next Wednesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, at which time anybody who has anything to present is invited to appear and make his cause known. The seyen bills to be introduced Wednesday afternoon are as follows: A bill providing the county attorney of St. Louis county with a contingent fund of $1,000 a year. This money is to be used in searching out and prosecuting blind pigs, with which rumor says the county is infested. A bill providing for school facili- ties in unorganized towns, under a counby board of education, of which the chairman of the board of county commissioners is to be chairman. At present there are no school facilities in unorganized territory, though there are many settlers with children that peed education. Until they are num- erous enough to form a townsnip and schocl district organization, some method of providiog them with schools is needed, and it is the pur- pose of this bill to accomplish that help. . ‘Two bills refer to whe new courte house. One allows the board of county commissioners to levy a tax for court house purposes, and the other provides that the court house commission shall audit the bills, and that interest bearing certificates, at 4 per cent, may be issued to meet the expenses of building the county capitol. It is also provided that the commission may hire such assistants as seein necessary. In both bills it is provided that the amount to be spent on the new court house shall not exceed $600,000. Under the old arrangements, the limit was $400,000. Another bill to be introduced is that permitting cities of over 50,000 inhabitants to issue bonds for the purchase or construction of a munici- pal electric lighting plant. The bill goes in its original form as requested by the city attorney and the city council, putting no limit whateyer on the amount of bonds that may be issued for this purpose. The bill providing for a county ex- aminer, to keep cases on the books and accounts of townships, ylllages, school districts and lesser cities in the county, was also approved, and will be offered. have unsuccessfully pleaded with the railroads. The railroads and warehouse com- mission is to classity all roads as standard main lines, branches and stub,eas the facts show them to be. Over lines designated as branches by the commission, acharge of 20 per cent in excess of the maximum may be allowed. On lines designated as stubs 40 per cent excess is allowed. It is provided that the shortest line between two stations shall be the basis on which rates are to be com- puted. Where the shortest line is by way of two or more railreads, the longest line 1s allowed tu charge on both sides of the point of crossing arate of 24 cents per 100 pounds as class commondities, 1 cent on class A goods, and proportionately on low- ver class, This must not exceed the maximum rate on the longer haul. Where the route designated by a ship per involves a transfer to other lines a transfer charge of 24 cents per 100 pounds on first class, 1 cent on A class, apd proportionately on lower classes, is allowed, ‘The house committee on education ‘Tuesday afternoon recommended for passage the following bills: By Representative Wells, providing for the distribution of colored charts showing injurious insects and bene- ficial birds among the public schools; by Representative Bouck, providing that part of the state aid to schools may be used to provide assistance for superintendents of public instruction; by Representative Sawyer, providing for study of physiology, hygive and narcotics in the public schools; by Representative Sawyer, providing for the erection and maintnance of a college of education for the training of county superintendents, high school teachers and principals of schools. Representative Randall of Duluth, struck by the popular approval of Representative Hugo’s proposed “no seat no fare” bill, said that he would shortly introduce a bill to compel street railroads to sprinkle the streets between the tracks. “T understand,” he said, “that the Duluth system is equipped for such work, but as there has been no move to compel the road tu use its equip- ment, it has not been used.” The senate yesterday passed ten bills, none of them of importance. The house, owing to the taxation talk by Lawson Purdy, expert, did net reach general orders or the calendar, There was mach interest in Mr. Purdy’s talk yesterday, though his ideas did not hit off with those of the radical members who are anxious to hurry into revolutionary movements on taxation. He distinctly opposed hasty action in matters of taxation. and said that as the state had rested fifty years under the old system, it could afford to sit awhile longer before hurrying into untried systems that might be proposed. The maximum rate to be charged on first-class matter is to be 5 cents per 100 pounds for acceptance, 5 mills foreach five miles of the haul, and a terminal charge of 5 cents per 100 pounds, making a total maximum charge of 103 cents per 100 pounds, up to seven and ahaif. miles, and 11 cents for seven and a half to twelve anda half miles, and so on, The second-class is to pay 90 per cent of this, third-class 80 per cent, fourth- class 70 per cent fifth-class 60 per ceat, sixth-class 50 per cent, seyenth- class 40 per cent, eighth-class 120 per before the two branches of the legis- lature, Business will be lively from now on, and neither the legislature nor therailroads will suffer from a ; 2t Duluth, Minn ah Uni epilg tk AS cates) 31, yal ‘ sul cont bee: filed In this office by Archie L. King, contest. sity of lugging petty offenders all the|demned it as dangerous, experimen | ant, against home-tead entry No, 16305, made May 13,1902. at the U.S. Land Office Duluth, Minn.. for »¥ of se4. sw of ne and lot 4 section 29, township 63m, range 23w, of 4th : iS , Department of the Interior, United States Land Office, Duluth, Minnesota, Jan, 16. 1907 . A sufficient contest affidavit having beem filed in this office by Charles E. Gould, con- testant, against homestead entry No. 20747, made September 10. 1904 at Duluth, Miu Land . fice. for lot 7, ‘ion 2 ; 5 range 23w. 4th p m. by Patrick yon, contestee. in which it the St. Louis, Ramsey and Hennepin} mission, rather than a temporary alieged that the said Patrick Ryon has never at any time since the date of said entry or prior thereto, improved, resided on or culti- vated said lund, and that saic alleged ab- sence from Said land was not due to his em- ployment in the Army, Navy or Marine corps of the United States during any war, said parties are hereby notified to appear, respond and offer evidence touching said allegation at 10 o'clock a. m. on March 21 41907, before the register and reciever at U Land Office, The said contestant having. in a proper affidavit, filed January 23, 1907, Rirae which show that after due diligence personal service of this notice can not be made, it i hereby ordered and directed that such notice be given by due and pr.per publication. J.U., HERMAN ENGEL. Regi: Herald-Review Feb. 9,16. 23, Mar. Notice of Applicat on for License to Setl Intoxicating Liquors. oned the board of county commis- sioners of itasca county, Minnesota, for license to sell intoxicating liquors for a pe of one year from the 20th day of February, i907. Ina one story frame building situate upon the northeast Corner of lot 2, section 7, town- ship 59. range 26. cell postofiice. This application and any remonstrance or obje x of the same will id board of next sessi y, the on Sain: . ‘ebruary as the court house. in the village of Gra Rapids, Itasea county, Minnesota. M. A. ®#PANG, County Auditor It: Dated February 7th, 1907. Herald-Review Feb. 9, 16. Jounty, Mian. Intoxicating Liquors. otice is hereby given that Frank Jurko- s petitioned the board of county com- missioners of Itasca county, Minnesota, for licens- to sell intoxicating liquors for a t forth facts | ce ishereby given that J.L. Rushenberg h Notice of Application for License to Sell} y ic testee, in which it is alleged that the said. Oliver Reddick nev tablished a bona fide residence upon the si land, never improved: and cultivated the said land. as required by the homestead laws, and also that the said Oliver Reddick has whully abandoned the said land and has been absent therefrom» for a period of over six months, and that saidi land is now vacant und unoccupied. and that said alleged absence from said land was. | not.due to his employment in the army, navy ormarinecorps of the United States as m | private soldier, officer. seaman or marine, ith Spain or during any n which the United States may be county. cis al hea | held wt 10 o'clock a. m. on Mareh f nd recei in Duluth, Mi proper 190 et forth facts diligence pers ice of this notice cannot be made, it is by ordered and directed th h notice en due and proper publ cation. C. HERMAN ENC | |= Notice for Publication, | Department of th» Interior, Land Office at Cass Lak Notice is here « ygiven that Fred W. Minn., has 1 notice of ke final f nim, Viz: e year proof ir section 18, township dfn, tid proof will.be made be n, clerk of coi i Minn., on M He names the follo his continuous residen tion of i ng witnesses to prove upon and cultiva Thomas Hughes, Hans Salter and Ed Anderson al of Grand Rapids, Minn. E period of one year from the 10th day of February, 1907. Tn the front room on the ground floor of a two story frame building situated upon lot 18, block 4, plat of Holman, town of Iron iange, Itasca county, Mian. lack of excitement from now until the close of the session in the waning days of April.—Duluth Herald. | WM. PERRINGTON BUYS AND SELLS LANDS IN ITASCA AND ADJOINING COUNTIES Mineral Pine and Farming Lands Parties located on Homestead and ‘Timber and Stone Claims. Some of the Choicest_ Lands in the vicinity of Grand Rapids or con- venient, to other markets, under cultivation, for saletat Bargains. WM. PERRINGTON Graud Rapids - Minnesota Matt McBride —~PRACTICAL—— PLUMBING STEAM AND HOT WATER i HEATING Jobbing promptly attended to. Estimates and plans furmshed on all kinds of work in my line —Satisfaction guaranteed. MATT MCBRIDE | Grand Rapids - Minnesota F. P.SHELDON. Vice-President IKEN, Cashier. First National Bank, Grand Rapids, Minn. Transacts a General Banking Business O.W HASTINGS. President. woes RD A. ROSSMAN. Attorney At Law. Office in First National Bank Building. GRAND RAPIDS - - MINN M. E. Church Services. Preaching at 10:30 a. m. and 7:80 p.m Su ndaySchoo! 11:30 a.m Epworth League 6:30 p.m Prayer Meeting...Thursday, 7:00 p.m Choir Rehearsal..Thursday, §:30 p. m Ladies Aid Society meets every Wed- nesday afternoon. A cordial invitation is extended to all. This application and any remonstrance or objections to the granting of the same will be heard and determined by said board of county Commissioners, at their next session, on Saturday, the 23rd day of February, 1907, at the court house, in the village of Grand Rapids, Ptasca county, Minnesota. A. SPANG, County Auditor Itaseu County, Minn. Dated February 7, 1907. Heraid-Review, Feb. 9, 16. VISITING MINNESOTA TOWNS FOR TEN YEARS DR. DORAN America’s most popular Specialist. Next professional, visit to Grand Rapids Saturday, March 9th At Hotel Pokegama Every Month Returning HOURS 9 A. M. TO 3 P.M. has no superior m diagnos- Z and deformaties. 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GAR- GOL absolute specific and anti-septic se reouaratient for all kinds of SORE THROAT SIMPLY A GARGLE OR SPRAY A sure cure for Hoarseness, Tonsilitis, eet eee For Sale.—Three counter show cases and two pieces of counter, C, H. Marr. ed, Uleerated and Catarrhal Sore United States Land Office. pee Lake, Minn., Dee. 17, 1906. Notice is hereby given that in compliance with the provisions of the act of Congress of June 3, 1878. entitled “An act for the sale of timber lands in the states of California, Ore- gon. Nevada and Washington Territory.” as extended to all the Public Land States by act of August 4, 1892. CHARLES COLLINGE, of Cohasset. County of [tasca, State of Minne- sota, has this day filed in this office his sworn statement No. 522, for the purchase of the ni¢ nes of section No. 30 in township No, 54 n, range No. 26 w, and will offer proof to show that the land sought is more valuable for its timber or stone than for agricultural purposes and to establish his claim to said land before. I D. Rassmussen, clerk of district court at his office at Grand Rapids, Minn., on Tuesday the fifth day of March, 1907. He names as witnesses: Thomas Hughes. Louis Kirt, Will Kirt and Hans Schultz, all of Grand Rapids, Minn. Any and al! persons claiming adversely the above-described lands are requested. to file their claims in this office on or before seid fifth day of March, 1907. E. 8S. OAKLEY. Register. Herald-Review Deo. 22. March 2. Citation for Hearing on Petition for Administration. Estate of Hugh McDougall. STATE OF MINNESOTA } County of Itasca J In Probate Court. | In the matter of the estate of Hugh Mc- Dougall, decedent ‘The State of Minnesota to J. E. McDougall and to all persons interested in the granting of administration of the ute of said dece dent: The petition of Milton J. Baker hay- ing been filed in this court, representing that Hugh McDougall, then a ident of the County of Itasca, State of Minn ta, died in- testate on or about the 15 1907; and praying that tion of his e: Meran; and the and place for hearing said petitio: ere fore. 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 of March, 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 fifth day of February, 907, H.S. HUSON Probate Judg (court seal) ALFRED L. THWING, Attorney for Petitioner. Herald-Review February 9, 16, 23. Order Limiting Time to File Claims. and for Hearing Thereon. Estate of Elizabeth A. Hennessy. STATE OF MINNESOTA, { County of Itusea, 5 In Probate Court. In the matter of the estate of Elizabeth A- Hennessy, aecedent, Letters of administration this day having been granted to Thomas H. Hennessy, an the said Thomas H. Hennessy having filed his affidavit of no debts herein, It is ordered, that the time within which all creditors of the above named decedent may present claims against his te in this court, be and the limited to three months from date hereof and that Monday, the sixth day of May, 107 at 10 o'clock a. ™., in the probate court roo at the court house at village of Grand Re ids in suid county. be. and the same hereby is fixed and appuinted as the time and place ing upop and the examination, ad- justment and allowance of such claims as shall be presented within the time aforesaid. Let notice hereof be given by the publica tion of this order in the Gran¢ Rapids Her ald-Review as provided by law. Dated February 4, 1907. H.S. HUSON, W. A. ROSSMAN, Judge of Probate: Attorney for administrator. February 9, 16, 23, —————————————— Citation for Hearing on Petition for Probate of Will. Estate of Joseph A. Sayers STATE OF MINNESOTA, + County of Itasca. i In Probate Court. In the matter of the estate of Joseph A. Sayers, decedent. The State of Minnesota to Mary E. Stafford, Hattie Donahue and Mrs. Charles Worden and all persons interested in the allowance und probate of the willof saiddecedent: The etition of Hattie Donahue being Guly filed in this court, representing that Joseph A. Sayers, then a resident of the County of Itasca, State of Minnesota, died on the 24th day of January 1907, leaving a last will and testament which is presented to this court with said petition, and praying that sa.d in- strument be allowed us the last will and testament of said decedent. and that Jetters testamentary be issued thereon to Thomas Russell and Hattie Donahue. Now therefore, you, and each of you. are hereby cited and re- quired to chow cause. if any you have, be- fore thiscourt. at the probate court rooms in the court house, in the village of Grand Rapids, County of Itasca, State of Minne- sota, on the fourth day of March. 1907. at 10 o'clock a, m., why the prayer of said petition should not be granted. Witness the Honarable, H.S. Huson, judge of said court, and the seal of said court, this sixth day of February, 1907. H.S.HUSON, Judge-Clerk. (court set FRANK F, PRICE, Attorney for petitioner. February 9, 16, 23. tive of Croup, Whooping A preven! oD 'D ipht HEALING SOOTHING HARMLES: Sa ead'ty eee er ersaspectaa im the , Should be kept in every home. rice 22 Conts BERG MEDICINE 0O., Des Moines, In. DEFECTIVE PAGE Lumberman’s outfit for sale at a bargain. Fnquire of P. J. Campbill Hotel Pokegama, Grand Rapids.