Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, November 11, 1908, Page 5

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Brana Rapits Herat Review Published Every Wednesday By E. C, KILEY. TWO DOLLARS A YEAR IN ADVANCE Batered in the Postoffice at Grand Rapid Minnesota, as Second-Class Matter. THE HERALD-REVIEW IS 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. Designated 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. ene PAPERS WITHOUT PRINCIPLES. There was a period in the history f American journalism when pews- f all kinds and classes were by the reading public for ation and correct information men and measures who had to h our political life. Even io times, to be sure, partisanship no means unbiased and party ions exercised no small infiu- with both the press and public. is gratifying to recall that the made in the days when men as they belived were errors of the mind, not of the conscience. Blind partisanship may have led to extravigances of political ets, but the advocates thereof igh the press were actuated by ) motives and by what they be- ieved to be the purest patriotism. In days gone by the press exercised an immense influence on the public mind, It was not uatil recent years that a considerable percentage of the pers of the county became political mpets, placing themselves upon market'to be bartered for and y the highest bidder. It is ) relate that there are many of ) be found today. They in- iost every community and ientity is well known to every papers I lections are called to mind ig conduct of certain integrity; knows him to be a man in every way fitted and equipped to |serve on the bench; knows him to be asplendid citizen, an honor to the community in which he lives ard one who would do honor to the judiciary of this state had he been elected to serve on the bench. Cee Yet, in the face of these facts as to Mr. Thwiag’s qualificatious—facts as well known to the Independent as to anv resident of Grand Rapids or Itasca county—that paper lent its | columns toevery unfounded refiection upon his personal character and pro- fessional fitness for the office of judge that was suggested by Spear and men of Spear’s kind. It even went so far as to openly charge that Mr. Thwing’s campaign expenses were paid by the United States Steel company. The Independent knew this statement to be absolutely false. The same is true ia the case of the Bemidji Pioneer, Any reputable paper would not pub- lish such statements as appeared in both the Independent and Pioneer without © first «ascertainining the the truth thereof. The Bemidji Pioneer talked glibly of Mr. Thwing’s “barrell” furnished him by the ‘‘steel trust.” * * * The Herald-Review charges both the Independent and Pioneer with having made this accusation without one iota of information from any reli- able source whateveras to its truthful- ness. If they fail to give their source of information they must stand branded as falsifiers and traducers. * * * The United States Steel corporation did not contribute one dollar to the campaign fund of either Mr. Thwing or Mr. Wright. The officers of that corporation took no part whatever in the judicial contest of this district. This fact is plainly evident by the vote polled in the range towns. | * * * The utter unreliability of the two papers referred to is shown in their shifting positions during the cam- paigo. Prior to the primary election they supported Wright against Thwing with all the force they were able to muster. According to the Independent and Pioneer Mr. Wright was possessed of all the desirable qualities that combine to make an ideal judge; Mr. Thwing was utterly lackiogof every qualification. Wright was nominated—behold the change! Stanton was the man for the bench. Wright did vot rise to the dignity of an ordinary pettifogger. His election would be a disgrace to the office. The Independent was not so fierce against the candidacy of Mr. Wright as was the Pioneer. For two weeks following the primary election the Independent wassilent on the judgship question. It was waiting for bids— tbat never came. ‘Ihe Independent expected to “touch” Judge Stanton for a neat sum. But the judge was not prepared to be touched, and Mr. Wright) was in a similar mood. Having bowled for the latter prior to the primaries there was nothing for the Independent to do but give him a nominal support to the finish. Its course Was nob prompted by principle. When there was vo “swag” forth- cowing the election or defeat of either candidate was of littie conceru to the Independent. * s * The Bemidji Pioneer, however, with shameless affrontery and _ brazep prostitution, threw aside all sem- blance of consistency aod houor, re- pudiating itself and branding as un- true everything it had said in behalf ot Mr. Wright during the primary campaign, and supported Judge Stanton. All that had been charged against Mr. Thwing was simply transferred to Mr. Wright by the Pioneer and repeated against him almost verbatim from day to day un- til the votes were polled on November 3. What standing can papers like these have in any community? They certainly cannot expect to live, pros per and retain the confidence of the people who know their secret sin- nings. It appears, in both instances, to be a clear case of attempted black- mail. ee The Independent took the same position two years ago when Hoa. D. M. Gunn of Grand Rapids was acandi- date for the senate. He refused to purchase the support of that paper and forthwith it supported the Carl- ton county candidate—for reasons best known to itself, but correctly guessed by everybody in the district. * * * The Herald-Review does not wish + to be understood as intimating that Judge Stanton influenced the Be- midji paper with a money considera- tion. This paper holds too high an opinion of that gentleman to believe that he would stoop to such political methods. But there was a reason for its inconsistencies, and a reason over which Judge Stanton had no control. * a Neither does the Herald - Review wish to be understood as believing that the attitude of the Independent and Pioneer exercised any influence Jin behalf of Judge Stanton. On the contrary it is the generally accepted opinion that Judge Stanton suffered the loss of many votes as a conse- ‘quence of the attitude of the two | papers, and it is our firm belief that |he would have been retained in his present position by a handsome ma- jority had it not been for the action taken by his pretended newspaper friends. There is absolutely nv doubt whatever, that Judge Stanton would have had nearly an even break on votes in [tasca county were it not for the fact that George Spear took an active part in the campaign against Mr. Wright and in _ favor of Judge Stanton, thus adding his de- stroying influence to that of the Lu- dependent and Pioneer. Spear’s per- sonal letters to individual voters cir- culated throughout the county were the direct cause of loosing many votes to Judge Stanton. The people of this county know Spear and they have learned to look with suspicion on any man or measure that he may champion. Judge Stanton might well cry out “deliver me from my friends!’’ For Sale at a Bargain. One span heavy work horses; one light driving horse; one new lumber wagon; two sets double harness. All will go ata bargain if taken at once. Apply at Herald-Review office. 2-t-p Free nstrictions in Mexican Cut Work at Brook’s Millinery. Dr. Larson, the eye special- EY ist, will be at Hotel Poke- gama Grand Rapids, the 15th and 16th of each month. All those having trouble with their eyes ur in need of the proper services for the fitting of of glasses are cordially invited to call. Cross eyes straightened, diseases of the eye carefully diagnosed. Artifi- cial eyes in large stock. Women’s Fur Collar Coats immediate neighbor- g fate campaign. The 50 Inches Long THEBIG no Judge C. W. Stanton at $10 DEPARTMENT Wright for a place on the STORE the Fifteenth judicial dis- afforded a splendid illustration in unprincipled paper is apable of doing, and the disreput- methods to which disreputable will resort to bring about results alculated to serve their own selfish what * x ie campaign is closed and the re- sult of the vote is recorded, so that anything the Herald-Review may say n the subject cannot now change > result to the extent of a single ballot. The Herald-Review, however, is not the kind ofa paper that changes its position and its estimate of candi- dates according to the way the votes are polled. The majority are by no means always right. We only have the satisfaction of knowing that the majority can get right, and that it is the aim of the majority to be right. Men whom the Herald-Review op- posed during the campaign wete op- posed because this paper felt that they were the least qualified for the pesitions which they sought to fill. The Herald-Review is still of the same opinion, and would oppose them again under similar circumstances. We have no congratulations to ex- tend to successful candidates simply because they were successful. On the election of the best men we con- gratulate the people. mee The course pursued by our contem- porary, the Independent, and by the Bemidji Pioneer, each assisted by George Spear as nocturnal wet nurse and accredited Ananias representa- tive, marks the most déspicable pter in the political history of s section of Minnesota. Of the papers the Independent is most e despised and abhorred for the it played in the campaign of yd and villification, because it as ina position to know the facts 2nd to know the utter falsity of the several articles that appeared in its columns reflecting upon the qualifica- tions of A. L. Thwing for the office f district judge. The Independent w, if it is capable of knowing inything, that A. L. Thwing is one )f the ablest attorneys in northern Minnesota; knows him to be an up- right, honorable man in all the walks of life: knows him to be a man of spotless character and unquestioned If You Buy at the Itasca You Know Its Good TASCA MERCANTILE POMPA GRAND RAPIDS THE All Colors | MINN. tlalite at $5 EXTRA HOSIERY AND UNDERWEAR VALUES Women’s extra fleece lined good full sizes, a pair.......... Women’s ribbed all-wool hose—a hose that retails in most all stores at35c—our price.... 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All wool white and gray blankets, blue and pink borders, price a pair....... $6.50 hose, elastic top, 25c¢ Women’s ri all sizes, $1 valu white -25¢ socks in white, Children’s Children’s -50c 50 Men’s Mackinaws at $2.00 ; Here is a real Mackinaw bargain. We've got about fifty coats i are sheep lined, slightly damaged, but a bargain at our price. high as $6.00. Come and look at them. You're sure to buy. Price only $2.00. Blankets and Comforts at Money Saving Prices. Blakets in grey, white or tan, a good qual- ity fleecy blanket for single beds—regular 6oc blankets, good price per pair only .. -$2 Extra large size and heavy weight 12x4 ars woolen camp blanket. a pair only.. -- $2.75 gees See c Fancy kno e price. Weighs Assorted Pretty Soft Wool Blankets In this assortment you have a beantiful line to select from. Every blanket a value of merit at its regular price, you save from 50c to $1 on every pair. good heavy wool fleece, made for wear and service, blue Ce pink borders, le nits we os ois sine tin vee paige ets «ait = Decagias MRIS to ot $4.00 11x4 all wool blanket, white with blue and pink borders, soft sclected wool, good wearing blank- ets, at a pair..... 0... see eee e terete renee $5.48 very soft in a selected wool, Women’s fleece lined vest and pants, garment in all stores, our pricéa garment..20¢ Women’s extra heavy vest and pants, fleece lined, regular 60c quality, a garment......... 50c fleece lined, all ages, a suit 12x4 heavy made from selected cotton. Heavy woolen camp blankets size This comforter is filled with good clean cotton, comes in all colors, weight, a good value for the price—each.. Women’s Panama Skirts a 35c ibbed union suits, fleece lined, C8 @ BUG. oss cass cust ess 5s 75¢ fleece lined shirts, drawers and pants, 35c and 50c values, our price... ...:.. union suits extra hea Worth $3.50, .00 and $6.00 in 36, 38 and 40 sizes—some Coats that actually sold as grey or tan blankets, very warm, rice ss 0.5 4: $1.50 56x76, tted silkoline comforter at $1.50 good large size, medium $1.50 is SUITS $9.50 TO $16.50 will positively buy the best ready-te-woar suit in town AWA WA WA 1000 000000000000000008 I can sell you the very best suit you ever owned at the price for $16.5 : 3 Extra Sizes BIG MEN’S OUNCERWEAR—I can fit you, no mat- ter how big you are. LET ME SHOW VOY. JOHNSON’S FURNISHING GOODS STORE Grand Rapids, Minn. Second Street South = POLES, POSTS Producers. and Dealers in CED f and TIES In Market at all Times for Cedar GRAND RAPIDS, — SEKAKSSSSASSKHCKSKSSSSASAKALAKAS Se See eSSt SAPS HSK eSASs 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. REM Ee HE A Telephone Will Protect ‘Your Home | | For Information concerning rates cail Tel. No. 67. | W. N. DALCOUR, Local Manager. HE EAR Sb ae aR AE ae ae ae he ae ae aft ake a ae ae he ae she ate ae ae a, he ae ae ae ae a a ae ae ae ae ae a ae ea ae ae ee a a a a : saslaoashadhattechadhaohashasheleahal aclathrhachadladiahadindiaetheshadisheshidhithaclchediadhasiechethadiadhedl {RE I eR A A A es a a EE GREE EE a ae RE A ee aE eae ae ea ae hE me ae a a ee ae ae ate a ae ae ae ae a ae ae Re a at a ae ae a a a a e Grand Rapids Vittage tors 90 DOWN AND $5 PER MONTH. We have choice resideuce lots all over town and we are selling them on such easy terme that anybudy can buy. %5 down and $5 per month is certainly easy. Come in and talk the matter over, A house and three lots for sale cheap. We also have some choice business lots on our lists. They are for sale on easy terms. REISHUS-REMER LAND COMPANY, HISCCLSAKSSHSSLSSSSSSS SSS esos esessseseseesoesesesess: (IRAE AE 0 AE A AE A eA 3 A a a a a ace ae (EH AE Ee eee a ae eae a A a a ee a a eae PROHUKOHU MUU RUN Sete eo NURS CEMENT BLOCKS f All Kinds of Cement Building Material Fine Faces—Late Designs ae Cement Sidewalks and Tile Walks Contracted General Cement Contractor JOHN LOFBERG THE LOFBERG CEMENT WORKS, GRAND RAPIDS PRR RRES SREROESEREMU Bt ttt Be tt te ttt a GEO. BOOTH Manufacturer of FINE CIGARS (irand Rapids, Minnesota. Have achieved an excellent reputation all over Northern “BOOTH’S CIGARS” Minnesota. They are made Beoth’s own shops here, and under his personal supervision. This insures the utmost cleanliness and care in manufacture. For sale everywhere. Califor them. e e e e e : of the finest selected stock by experienced workmen in Mr. . e e e e ee

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