Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, September 16, 1908, Page 4

Brand epics Breraias'Review ” Published Every Wednesday = By E. C. KILEY. @WO DOLLARS A YEAR IN ADVANCE Batered in the Postoffice at Grand Rapid Minnesota, as Second{lass Matter, THE HERAL -REVIEWIS THE Official Paper of Itasca County. Official Paper of Village of Grand Rapids. Official Paper of Village of Cohasset. Official Paper of Village of Keewatin. Official Paper of Village of Nashwauk. ~ Official Paper of Village of Holman. Official Paper of U. S. Dis- trict Court in Bankruptcy Proceedings. esignated by State and National Officials as the Of- ficial Paper for the publica- tion of all legal notices to be made through their re- spective offices in Itasca Co. Recognized by Everybody as the Leading Weekly Newspaper of Northeastern Minnesota. Young people should acquire the of correct speaking and writing, andon as early as possible any lang words and phrases. The you put this off, the more diffi- sult the acquirement of correct lan- ll be; and if the golien age proper season for the tion of language, be passed in the unfortunate victim will be loomed to talk You have merely to 1e languase which you read, in- f the slang you hear to form a n agreement with the speakers poets in the country. habit and at use ¢ outh, the most probable slang for life. tee Apparently there has been a check ix uovement of homeseekers to- ward far distant countries, and the trend is now toward Northern Minpe- gota, where a man of little or no cap- tal may secure a home of his own ind where acrop failure was never The ne to Western Canada, Western deluded farmers who ind othersemi-arid countries, irned their lesson in thous- f instances this season. From nusually Targe number of in- veing received by land agen- this part of the state, it be- ipparant that the movement tuward Norrhern Minnesoa is about to set in more heavely than ever.— Wadena Pioneer Journal. 5 See AES t effective means of solving tenegrin problem that has eloped here within the past few nonths is the Winchester. Some nistakes may be made in thus dealing it summary justice, but thejaverage nof Hibbingisgentleman enough apologize when he discovers he has le a mistake. Montenegrins are of owest order of intelligence of any foreigners that are employed bouts; an intelligence that] can ven up with that of scub cattle. egrins area shiftless class of nen and poor workman, and because hey are not given employmentat the ighest wages they have resorted to ghway robbery, larceny and arson, will not stop at murder. A tizen’s guard ora state guard em- yed to drive them from the country ladd to the country’s welfare. iy of the incendiary fires that ive occurred in Hibbing of late have n traced to the roving bands of lontenegrins, who prowl about the wn after dark in search of plunder. he Mesaba Ore. Jur School—One Class vs. Another The old school bell again chimes ut ‘‘come,” and as we look forth and ——ee the groups of boys and girls on heir way to school, we note some rhose elastic step and cheerful faces highly indicative of the soul and d, and all such will prove a bless- og to themselves, their teachers and heir school. Their actions show heir anxiety for work; their lessons vill be perfectly prepared; their re- tations well given, and they will itain to that round on the lader of »meahd learning calledsuccess. They ill master all knotty problems, not uly in school but in life. They will cb require punishing in order to them the necessity of getting energetic from principle; their life will be a success. Following comes another group of boys whose lagging steps and sullen taces show that the sound of the bell grated harshly upon their ears. These boys will prove uaruly, unkind and, uolike the others class named will take but little interest in their work, and at the end of the year, in spite of a teacher’s earnest efforts in their behalf, will be but little farther ad- vanced§than in the beginning. We heed not say what the result will be in the latter case, but to these boy’s parents we wish to say, try to cultivate in their minds a love for the school-and school work. See to it that they are in school every day; that their report cards show a good grade or know why such is not the case. In others words see if you can’t control your boys and not depend upon the teacher to do it. REFORESTATION OF MINNESOTA Would Levy 3-10 of a Mile on all Taxable Property. Cc. G Andrews of the state forestry commission has a plan whereby he believes Minnesota may be re-forested of which he writes as follows: ‘I would ask the insertion in your paper and careful perusal by your readers of the following plan of re- forestation, which after 12 years ex- perience in forestay services of Min- nesota I venture to recommend and if it meets their approval that they en- deavor to have their senator and representatives in the legislature committed to its support. _ “The consumption of the pine for- ests in Minnesota has been} going on for over 60 years without adequate nfeasurers for reproduction. In about 10 years the remaining: original pine timber will be gone; and as it requires 80 years for pine to grow to merchant able size on land which would be used ‘for its production, the present gep_ eration would be culpable if it longer neglected suitable measures for re- forestation. The ordinary revenue has not admitted of adopting such measures. Although the subject has been discussed many years and there seems to be a friendly sentiment, al} that the state of Minnesota has directly done in reforestation is the planting of 200 acres. “If the proposed constitutional amendment be submitted to the people it will lead to a discussion of the whole subject and if the amend- mend should be adopted the tax of three-tenths of a mill, equivalent to only thirty cents on each $1.000 of taxable property, would yield $300.000 annually and Minnesota would in 80 years have 3.000.000 acres of normal forest, which would be sufficieat for her needs. I must make this com- munication short and cannot enlarge on the many benefits the people of our state would derive therefrom. Your readers must think of them and then ask themselves what their pos- terity will thick if they longer delay taking suitable steps for reforesta- tion. “The following is the pruposed amendment: “To secure a sustained yield of tim- ber*for the use of the people*of this state the proper ufficers shall annually leyy and collect a tax of three-tenths of one mili on each dollar of taxable property within this state, the pro- ceeds of which shall be used fur the purchase of land for the state adapted tor forest at not over $5.00 per acre, and for the production and mainten- ance theron of forest according to forestry principles. Unexpended bal- auces shall not lapse but constitute a fund for forestry purposes. The timber produced thereon shall be sold at a fair valuation and the revenue there- from be paid into the state treasury, except that’ one quarter of the net revenue shall be paid to the towns in which the land is situated, in aid of public schools and roads. Should any tract acquired be found better adapted for any other purpose than the pro- duction of timber, it may be sold or leased and the proceeds used for ac- quiring lands otherwise directed by the legislature, which may supplement these provisions with necessary en- actments. The State Forestry Board shall draw and disburse the money hereby provided and purchase, man- age and control the lands and forests. No muney shall be paid for any tract until the attorney general shall cer- tify to the validity of the title. It shail be competent for two successive regular legislatures, by a two-thirds vote of each house, to alter or repeal any of these provisions. “There are some people who think it would be good policy to encourage the production of timber by private owners be reducing the tax on land so used. I would not object to an additional:amendment to the consti- ir lessons. They study because | tution of aclause in substance like mended; but as the state would have to watch that the exempted land was being properly forested, 1am not in- clined to favor exempting more than 80 acres from tax for any separate owner: “To encourage the production of timber by private parties, the legis- lature may provide that notexceeding 80 acres of land belonging to any sepa- rate owner and used fgr the production of timber in a manner which the legislature shall prescribe, shall be taxed only for its value as land; the timber to be exempt from tax until cut.” A Memory of Ira D. Sankey. Written for the Herald-Review ’ by Amanda G, Smith. “Ira D. Sankey, the well-known evangelist, who is dead”; thus, under his photograph, in a recent Duluth paper, the news was given to this part of the world. The words fell deep in the ears of a reader, who as a child had stood at his side, singing at the organ, long years before Mr. Sankey had met Mr. Moody. Our acquaintance was in old Penn- sylvania and in the town of New- Castle, not yet incorporated as a city; and it was at the time when choirs were located as far from the minister as possible, the extreme rear of the church building was then the choir’s plage, nor had choirs been accorded the dignity of a choice in regard to position in those days. Mr. Schofield, the Methodist minis- ter, in yearly charge, as was the custom then, was absent: thus it was an opportunity to see how masterly Mr. Sankey conducted things in his own original manner, even asa young mao in the twenties. There was method, and a longing for harmony shown in his placing soprano and alto voices in position: also an innate leadership. His earn- estness, too, was so marked, that it made of him a hero, according to Carlysle’s definition. His ‘Gospel Hymns” had not yet been written: nor had the people of New Castle dreamed that from a por- tion of the proceeds of their sale, Mr. Sankey would present that future eity with $50.000 for a publie library. This donaticn was not mentioned in the Duluth paper before referred to; and it is cited now as an item of his munificence and originality; since all this was before the days of Carnegie liberality. 5 “The Ninty and Nine” had not yet roused the sleeping soul to an idea of its heavenly worth; but with such hymnology as that period and almost rustic place afforded, he drove dull sloth away and endeavored to free the spirit. It was a surprise to read that mv- sical “‘records” had saved his voice to posterity; as the writer knew of Mr. Sankev’s refusal to sing the songs that had been instrumenta] in the conversion of souls for the entertain- ment of people.” Years passed, and in his few visits to his old town, his growth was marked; but it was after seas. real and metapborical, had been crossed —in busy, money and luxury— loving Chicago, that his great personality was truly felt. ‘‘Trow out the life- line,” he sang to the great congrega- tion, that listened, almost breathless, to that strangely sweet, clear voice; and,Mr. Moody had no remind the people repeatedly that he wished to hear all’sing. _The Evening Herald states that the last five years of Mr. Sankey’s life were spent in blindness! Who can help rejoicing that the “Mists have, Rolled Away” in reality, and that “The singers also, and all those who play upon musical instruments shall be there.” ‘ A Print Shop Tragedy. A mad subscriber came to town To wipe a print shop out, He said he’d clean the printer up And put them all to rout. But the editor looked at him so sharp It made this bad man quiver, And the devil grabbed the office towel And stabbed him through the liver. —Millersburg (Mich.) Enterprise. PRR ae EEE: Sa The Duluth Herald a Favorite. The Duluth yerald is essentially a home newspaper, containing special departments of timely interest to women, misses and children. The Herald gives al that’s interesting in the musical, literay, amusement, and art world, and has devoted its columns and best efforts towards the advancement of women and the sanc- tity of the home. The Herald’s advertiments keep thrifty housewives thorouhgly posted on where to do best, and what is cor- rect: in women’s apparel. No Western home should be without The Herald this fall. Subscribe for it now —$1 will pay your subscription for three months. Send younyremittance to The Herald, Duluth, Minn. "ABOUT OVER But Little Damage In This The forest fire in this part. of the county have done. but little damage and beyond keeping our neighboring town on the east of us on the anxious seat for many days will prove a bless- ing. Large areas of brush land are now swept clean and the danger. to the new towns thus greatly lessened. It is ndt generally known that Min- nesota has a forest fire service, but learniug from experience that to prevent great loss of property and loss of life it is necessary to have stringent measures, the state of Min- nesota has enacted a law which has worked out very satisfactorily. This law makes a systematic division of | the state in such a way that every section of itis in charge of a forest warden. It provides fora chief fire warden who has supervision of all deputy fire wardens. Supervisors of towns, mayors of cities and presidents of village councils are constituted fire wardens in their respective towns. cities and villages. “The chief fire warden has power to appoint as fire wardens other persons, as he may deem necessary, to protect unorga- nized territory. One-third of the expense is borne by the state and the remaining two-thirds by the counties. Under this act certain penalties are prescribed. These include a $100 fine or imprisonment for not to exceed three years for any person who refuses, without svfficient cause, to assist fire wardens in extinguishing forest or prairie fires; any fire warden who neglects to perform his duties; any person who wilfully, negligently or carelessly sets fire to woods, prairies or othter combustible materials, thereby causing injury to another; any persons who shall kindlea fire on or dangerously near forest or prairie land, and leave it unquenched. A still heavier penalty is prescribed for any person who maliciously sets such fires, . ERWIN IS NO MORE Famous Minnesota Criminal Lawyer ‘Dies in Florida. W. W. Erwin, for years the leading criminal lawyer of St. Paul and the state of Minnesota, died last Saturday night at Miami, Fla. “Bill” Erwin—nobody ever thought of calling him anything else—was, pri- marily, the greatest criminal lawyer the Northwest ever knew. Secoadly, he was an orator equaled in Minne- sota by none, perhaps, except Ignatius Donnelly. Thirdly, he was a politican, whose coat was as variegated of hue as the garment of Joseph. He leaves many warm friends in all the Sections of the Northwest who will mourn his death. STAMPING OUT $12.50 TO $16.50 In style and material worth just double” These suits are latest stvles, just received, and we guar- antee that they are the BIGGEST VALUES Ican outfit you from top to toe AND SAVE YOU MONEY EVERY TIME. IN TOWN. JOHNSON’S FURNISHING GOODS STORE Grand Rapids, Minn. Second Street South oe & 0 POLES, POSTS and TIES In Market at all Times for Cedar GRAND RAPIDS, MINNESOTA. = aS = =| a dacaeitichchlcithehctcincinehathtaaiting cicada driciasiasia tha stigidiadhaadedaced iihsthacchaehshashihashsachaciehasheahoshaeashadischashaathaslechasiehedhitethadlaloshehedhacddadael-- IS YOUR HOME PROTECTED? With ‘a Telepone in your home you can call the DOCTOR, POLICE OR FIRE DEPARTMENT. When in need of the services of either you can’t afford to wait. . A Telephone Will Protect Your Home For Information concerning rates cail Tel. No. 67. W. N. DALCOUR, Local Manager. Meme H, a IE A ah aE ae ae ae eae ee ae A AE ae ae a ae ae ae a ae ae A a ae ae ae ae a ae ae ee ea 3-H HE SEE EE REE REE REE ERE Rn Ete ne RE Rete Re ete Pid daceciaded aah tea aac or SEER ESESE REALE ACERS ESSE ERESS SESS THE PLAGUE ' Tuberculosis Exhibit to be Given By Anti-Tuberculosis League The attention of Grand Rapids people is called again to the tuber- culosis exhibit which has been ar- ranged to take place in Duluth within a few weeks. Within the past few years medical science has practically banished some of the worst diseases that have ever afflicted the human race. Among these are yellow fever, malaria, and diphtheria, the death ratejin the last named plague having been reduced from fifty-flive percent to less than five per cent. ‘The next great work to which science has addressed itself is the extirpation cf- tuberculosis, the most common form of which is familiarly known as consumption. The malady has come to be so thoroughly understood that it has largely lost its terror and is rapidly succumbing to the relentiess warfare being waged against it. The one great essential truth that has been learned is that tuberculosis is preventable and therefore wholly unnecessary; and the grim toll of human life that it has claimed is simply a needless sacrifice upon the altar of our ignorance. The object uf this exhibit is that people may learn (1) how to prevent the disease, and (2) how to cure it after it has once been contracted. It is given by the state Anti-Tuber- culosis League working in conjunc tion with the State Board of Health. Dr. Spoftord’s next visit to Grand Rapids will be October 17th, at hotel Pokegatna, EE ae Oe Grand Rapids Village Lots We have choice residence lots all over town and we are selling them on such easy terme that anybody can buy. per month is certainly easy. Come in and talk the matter over. A house and three lots for salecheap. We also have some choice They are for sale on easy terms. business lots on our lists. REISHUS-REMER LAND COMPANY, AASCRASTLSSSRSKSSSSSSSSSS SSSA SeoeeSoe RES e OOH eee Se: $5 DOWN AND $5 PER MONTH. $5 down and $5 BR ee ee ee ee a ae |! FINE CIGARS Grand Rapids, Minnesota. ’ OPO SS 06 SOS8 999888 0OSOO8 408 008000508589 908008 GEO. BOOTH Manufacturer of “BOOTHS CIGARS” For sale everywhere. ete for them. aN Have achieved an excellent reputation all over Northern Minnesota. 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. They are made Soccccccceccccccccccccccoseseooseccce All Kinds of Cement Building Material Fine Faces—Late Designs < z Cement SidewalKs and Tile Walks Contracted General Cement Contractor JOHN LOFBERG THE LOFBERG CEMENT WORKS, GRAND RAPIDS pal t