Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, March 2, 1907, Page 1

a a Grand Uapirs Vor. XIV.—No. 36 Granp Rapips, Irasca CounTY, MINN., SATURDAY, MarR. 2 J =. Herald-Neview. MINNES 907. q Two Dollars a Year. 2-GENT FARE BILL The Proposed Law Will be Effetive After June 1. ANTHPASS BILL IS ALSO PASSED Both Bills Passed by Senate at Special Session Held Tuesday Afternoon by a Vote of 57 to 6. Two-cent fare and anti-pass bills were passed by the senate at aspecial session this afternoon, both being the bills accredited to F. H. Peterson, the Moorhead member. who origin- ally introduced them as one, the railroad committee deciding to offer them separately. Senator George R. Laybourn held the passage of the two- cent fare biil back in an endeavor to secure an amendment which would exempt the Duluth Belt Line rail- way, which has the two-mile incline road to Bay View Heights, but his two offefs of amendments to this end were voted down. When it came time to take the vote he did net go on record until the rest of the mem- bers had done so, after which he said he thought the St. Louis county constituency should receive more con- sideration at the hands of the senate and while he felt justified in voting PASSES SENATE} three of the St. Louis county mém- bers voting for the measure. The date for the bill to go into effect is June I, A two-cent fare bill was passed by the house to be affective May 1, which was practically the same as that passed by the senate and the senate’s action in ignoring the bill of the lower house may change the sentiment of the members, who would naturally wish to secure credit for the measure which they first vot- edon. Amendments to the anti-pass bill exempting newspapermen and members of the railroad and ware- house commission, were offered but both were lost. The dnti-pass bill will be effective immediately. Are Talking Baseball. Baseball fans about the city are beginning to bring up the subject of a team for the coming season, which makes the Hera:d-Review man think of a new straw hat anda circus day temperature. The question of secur- ing a team however, can not be against the bill, owing to the larger principle involved, he would vote aye. The bill passed 57 to 6, the nays being Senators Alderman, Calhoun, Dunn, Durment. Hardy and Willson, all brought up to soon if the boys intend to get a team that will be capable of holding its own in the probable circuit to be organize d inthis portion of the state. The cities on the east end of the range have already taken steps toward organization and report baving-good teams ready to put in the field when the season opens. The Grand Rapids team last year ;held an enviable record and secured the decisions in a large majority of the games played. There are only three ci last years players in the city at the present time, but it is claimed that much promising material ‘is available and witle the securing of one or two men from out of the city a good team could be presented. No arrangements have as yet been made for the securing of grounds, but itis likely that the grounds on the south side will be chosen. APPROACHING . VILLAGE ELECTION, Present, Council 1 Would Give. General Satis- faction. TIMID TONY WANTS CHANGE The Independent Undertakes a Blackmailing Scheme and Sounds a ‘‘Lid” Alarm That Nobody Notices. . The people of Grand Rapids wil] be called, upon under the state law, to elect a new setof village officers on Tuesday, March 12. The election of officers to conduct the affairs of the village for the next year is one of personal interest to every taxpayer and every citizen. It is to be presumed that all voters will exercise their franchise with due consideration to their personal inter- ests, both morally and financially. Persona] frejudices and _ personal spites have heretofore been largely eliminated 1m the selection of persons to conduct the municipal business of Grand Rapids. This is a matter of serious regret that similar conditions do not now exist. It is to be regretted that our un- uot been a single instance brought to our attention wherein a man has risen to the presumed dignity of an ‘editor and stooped to the tactics employed in the last issue of the Independent by its nominal sponsor, A. L. LaFreniere. Without making any direct charges Timid ‘Tony insinuates against some of Grand Rapids most prominent and honored citizens, He does that which only the assassin of char- acters has been ever known to do; he uses the dull dagger of his dull in- tellect to stab men who are so far his superior that he is unworthy to jace their shoes. His insinuations, how- ever, will have little effect on the} voters of the community, and what he has said or left unsaid will have no more effect than if he had never been. esteemed contemporary has permitted | He bas simply succeeded in stamping itself to become a blackmailer and aj himself as an assassin of character. maligner of men,in the most con-| Perhaps it is unjust tohold him per- temptible and -mercenary manner. ; sonally responsible for the things that because of theone desire to profit | have beea said in the columns of his | ‘ daily life except that of the mora! who know no tactics in politics or in }and mental degenerate. The present counci) is made up of men who represent in every essential both the business and moral interests of Grand Rapids. The Herald-Review unhesitatingly pronounces their con- duct of the public business has been calculated in every partjéular with the same care they would exercise in the cunduct of their own private af- fairs. No more fortunate thing could happen than their re-election. In his assassin arraignment,of the of present council he dares not men- tion a single name; he mentions no Man a citizen of Grand Rapids; he names no ticket; he frames no policy; he offers no suggestions—he awaits the pronouncement of the Herald- Review. He awaits, like the skulk- ing cur that he is; he awaits until the Herald-Review has pronounced what it will endorse. ‘The Herald- Review never yet has hesitated to speak in advance of the memit would endorse. President Powers says he does not desire a re-election: Recorder Graffam says he does not desire a reselection: Trustees Bossard, Dib- bert and Gunn also have declared themselyes as not desiring further service onthe council. If all of these men should be re-elected, in the opiuiov of the Herald-Review, Grand Rapids would indeed be fort- unate. : Should the caucus, which will be called during the week, see fit to nominate other men the Herald-Re- view will not hesitate to pronounce in favor of the election of A. C. Boss- ard, as president: W.C. Yancey, tor recorder; C. H. Diekinson, Keo Le- Roux and Wm. Dibbert. as trustees: Fred A. King for treasurer. The Herald Review has in previous campaigns supported Mr. LeRoux, and is of the same opinion as formerly as to his ability, straightforwardness and general qualifications for the proper and just service of the com-} munity: and the record of Mr. Dibbert in the councilin the year just past | recommends him to every fair-minded thereby. In all our long experience | paper because of the patent fact that Subscribe for the Herald-Review. in the newspaper business there has| he is controlled by a criminal class tion of good government. t citizen who is looking for a continua- MCARTHY TALKS ON TONNAGE TAX News Tribune Quotes from Former Senator’s Views. THE PROPOSITION NOT FEASIBLE Would Discourage Exploration and Cause General Business De- pression—No Redeem- ing Feature. The News-Tribune credits the following sound argument appropos the pro- posed tonnage tax on iron ore to former Senator C. C. McCarty of this city. j “Ttasca county people have mucle the same argument against the irom ore tonnage tax bill as the people of the rangesin St. Louis county, especi- ally in the several districts. Take No. 2 school district in our county for example. It embraces Trout Lake township, Iron River township and part of andther township. “The assessed valuation of the dis— trict is $2,800,000, and of it $2,200,000 is iron property. That school dis- trict was obliged during the past year to procure a loan of $100,000 to build schoo] houses to educate the childrea of miners and others connected in one way or another with the mining busi ness. They will have to add $8,000 or $10,000 more to complete the required j facilities, The money has been bor~ rowed on faith that the state will In its issue of February 27, Continued on Page 4. Butterick’s Pat- terns all new spring styles 10cand l5c It will pay yout ards toac ustomer, Itasca Mercantile Co. A good quality of India linon in white, ) Itasca Mercantile Co. ‘ SPRING OPENING SALE] 2% Special Inducements 3 Dik MONDAY, TUESDAY AND WEL Sale of Newest Wash Goods spring dresses early, “rent we offer you our | Glove Opening i full most need them. Embroidery Lot No. 1—A fine lot of Swiss and cambric embroid eries, a large assortment of pat- terns 2 and3 inches wide, values up to 20c a yard Wye ad Saves ke 9c Sale of Embroideries and Laces An extra large purchase of laces and embroideries gives us some very attractive values to offer you right at the time you grand assortment, 10c a yard......., Siee eh tema mete 5 Lace Lot No. 1—Beautiful new 1907 Torchon and Val laces, a values up to C) complete Embroideries Lot No. 2 A very attractive lot of embroidery edges and insertions, values ‘up-to 10c, choice a yard............cee0s 4c with burner and wick for kitch- en or bed room use. of Vals and insertions to ment edges, match, Glass Lamps Magnificent Berry Bowl Dishes Beautiful new patterns exceptionally rich, § 10 look like genuine cut, finest quality crystal chimney glass, 50c values, lamps, special Two shapes, footed and stand at this sale Lace Lot No. 2—A grand assort- Torchon values up to 15c, 1244c a yard 10¢e on this oun Our Chinaware Department Offers the Following ITASCA MERCANTILE CO. The Store of Quality GRAND RAPIDS > = MINNESOTA > l0c—Spectal Ten Cent -Counter—10c Don’t oyer look our 10c assortment, a counter of extra values for 10c. New items are placed on this counter daily, it will pay you to look See Them in the Window Imported China Salad Dishes inch fexcelent quality fruit and floral decorations, a handsome dish at 50c, this PROTSS pall ake POTS Set Met 29ce ) sale only.2--2.-2035-- 620000 sees ele 29¢ Giant Glass Water Pitcher Extra large size, brilliant pattern, wide top, large handle, a good 35c value, this sale only...........---+ 29c NESDAY 3 DAYS Clever Spring Styles in Suits, Coats and me eduction that means a big. saving on your Just in, a new lot of high class imported long On our second floor you will see the styles that will be in} o buy at this sale. bal i kid gloves, 16 button len beautiful quality | season. rments ha rrived this we The styl Printed (hatieta shear and di ninty pat- in black, white, tan, mode and gray, price per | tailoring, eenahiae put in them is good. Pe a a yard Se 2 terns per yard . AGG PRE cies ac ien Res dar I ieee $3.50} ,,, Women’s Coats, long 42 inch¢In Pony Jackets we have just re in a number ¢ Printed Madr Cords, white ane Same quality in 8 but- 3 Long Silk Gloves in | Coats in quite pronounced checks and ¢ ceived se€eral new and nobby styles cial price a § black dots and figures a yard..... 10c Says reat cae gaging plaids are a feature of our spring 3 ¥ i: 3 : - ‘ . ton length, black @ black and white at hes € Handsome new spring made of the newest fancy mixed eS A phoice pclae of mute eons a white and all colors, 2 per pair $1.39, $2, | models¥in these are ready at Panama cloth, speial price n, gray, blac checks and stripes suita or chil- 3 . ...238¢ dren’s dresses a yard............. Oc | price per pair $2.75 2 and $2.25. $10 and $12.50 $6.00 Victor Talking Machines “His, Master's Voice” hag SPat Om, Victor Junior Gramophone with six 8-inch records. , Terms:--$4 Cash and $1 a Week Hardware Dept. A Nickel Watch warranted by the factory to be This miakes a good watch for a boy a reliable timekeeper. or one to use on hunting or fish- Special while they $1.00 ing trips. Fully nickel plated straight trimmers, fitted with steel’screw, alarge 35c shear, you can’t do with out a pair at this price, a pair... -.-19¢ Itasca Mercantile Co. All Mail Orders Promptly and Carefully Filled The Victor is the greatest of all home entertainers and every home should have one. Our easy payment idea is a great aid in this direction. Our $12.10 Victor combination. This combination consists of BTA | HISTORICAL | “SOCIETY.