Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, June 23, 1909, Page 4

Brant is WeratscReven By E. C. KILEY. TWO DOLLARS A YEAR IN ADVANCE \d at the Postoffice at Grand Rapids, Enterinnesota, as Second. Class Matter. eee THE HERALD-REVIEW ISTHE Official Paper of Irasca CounTY. | BRAND RAPips, CoHASSET. KEEWATIN, NaSHWAUK, HOLMAN, Official Paper of U. S. District Court in “ ‘Benkruptey Proceedings. Official Paper of Village of a MR. McGUIRE’S SIDE LINE. The Aitken Republican editor must desire to forfeit the feeling of respect heretofore entertained for him bythe editor of the Herald- Review. And that’s what he will do if he undertakes to put a false intec- pretation on what he findsin these columns. The Aitkin paper says: The Grand Rapids Herald-Review and the Biwabik Times are sug- gestiog that Prof. McGuire re- sign from his position as head of the experiment farm becanse he published a bulletin showing the relation of the liquor traffic to agricultural in Northeastern Minnesota. In the judgment of these papers, opposition to the booze business is just cause for the instant removal of a public official who has done a great work in the agricultural development of this whole region. The Republican editor knows, if he read the Herald-Review comment on the subject, that no sentiment as embodied in the above quoted para- grapb was contained in these columns, or anything that would justify the statement which he makes. The Re- publican editor, too, must have known that he was making a mis- statement when he wrote that in the judgment of the Herald-Review “opposition to the booze business is just cause for the instant removal of a public official,” etc. The Herald- Review does not speak in parables, and what it says does not need to be read between the lines. It is not hypocritical. What it said on the subject of Mr. McGuire's bulletin re- lating to the liquor question was not said in derision nor in sarcasm, but in deep sincerity and with an honest motive. To be understood it did not need to be revised and reproduced ac- cording to the interpretation of the Aitkin Republican. The Herald- Review refrained from expressing any opinion relative to the right or wrong of the sentiments expressed by Mr. McGuire. Nor did this paper say that he should resign because of his opinions on the liquor question. It did say, however, and it here repeats, that he cannot successfully combine the two subjects—agriculture and prohibition—as a public instructor. In justice to himself andin justice to the agricultural interests of this section he should not attempt it. By doing so he will minimize his good influence in both directions and finally find himself far reduced from the high standing which he has at- tained as a teacher of agriculture in Northeastern Minnesota. In _ his chosen line he has been remarkably successful. He has inspired a lively interest among the farmers in better methods of causing the soil to yield more bouotifully and profitably; he has shown the farmers how to suc- cessfully engage in and build up the dairy business to a paying basis; his energy and earnestness has been con- tageous among those with whom he labored; he has been a_ powerful agency for good; he has been a suc- cess. All that he has been able to accomplish, however, has been stimu- lated and augmented by the country press of Northeastern Minnesota. The press has been his most faithful and generous co-worker. His effurts would have fallen far short of what he has attained without this liberal aid of the press. It has been his close friend and ally in the great work that has been going on under his ‘nitiative and direction. The press bas brought him close to the peo e and inspired their confidence in m. In cumulative results he ha veeu doing his full share asa ci 1. It would be an easy matter fo n to‘‘carry the possible into tk npossible.”? It’s only a step. that the saloon’s effect on the com- munity is not good, but it cannot be claimed that all the people will sanction that version of the proposi- tion. In fact, were the question sub- mitted to a vote of the people in this section—saloons or no saloons—the Herald-Review will hazard the opinion that few communities here- abouts would go dry. It isa subject that cannot be publicly or semi- officially discussed without creating bitterly opposing elements. It isa subject that invariably gets down to personalities. The unanimous press and the unanimous people that have made possible the good results of Mr. McGuire’s efforts and at the same time given him a personal prominence, would just as certainly destroy the good effect of his work, lower his personal influence, and de- tract from his ability to do good as an instructor of the farmer, were the press and the people divided in their sentiment toward him. He holds a position that would invite bitter antagonism from those hold- ing opposite views to his on the saloon question. While that opposi- tion would not kill off the anti-saloon sentiment it would be the ultimate undoing of Mr. McGuire in carrying out what should be his life work. There would no doubt be others to take his place, but in the end he would find small compensation and still less appreciation asa result of the personal sacrifice that he would have made. The editor of this paper has avery high regard for Mr. Mc- Guire as a citizen, as an educator and as an earnest advocate of what he believes to be right and for the pub- lic welfare. But this does not blind us to theinevitable result of the position he has taken. It means his ultimate retirement—a result that we neither invite, desire nor sanction. The Herald-Review has no sympathy with those who appeal toa sordid sentiment against Mr. McGuire on the plea that he is using public funds to advance the interests of a political party. That’s pecksniffian, dishonest —a worthy argument of the Timid Tony tribe of newspaper parasites. What relation the liquor traffic bears to agriculture has not been officially determined. The Herald-Review is not sure that it isn’t a very pertinent and prominent element of all eco- nomic and ethical questions. ln making ita part of his agricultural teachings and giving it a place in his papers and speeches, Mr. McGuire may be right, morally, and the little money required to pay the expense of that feature of his missionary work is not worthy of consideration from any view point. But we do know that so faras Mr. McGuire is personally concerned it will termi- nate in a termination of his useful. ness if he continues his determina- tion to terminate the liquor traffic and determines to carry it as a side line to his agricultural work. pensar SR Te ENDORSES THE IDEA. Here is one papet of the. district that endorses Supt. McGuire’s public utterances on the liquor traffic through the medium of agricultural press bulletins. The Big Forks Com- pass says in Greely’s ‘Variations of the Needle” column: Superintendent McGuire of the Grand Rapids state experiment station recently wrote a strong bulletin against the saloon busi- ness of the woods country, claim- ing the development of agricul- ture was retarded by the liquor traffic. Now a howl has arisen that he is teaching politics. Mr. McGuire sought to show that high taxes in this part of the state is due largely to court expenses, caused mainly by the drink evil. That high taxes discourages set- tlement erorrmncte: is an undis- puted fact. If the presentation of such facts is Mr. McGuire’s idea for promoting agriculture we say give him the fleor. It may be politics, but it is the kind that farmers of all parties will en- dorse. HE HELPS THE CAUSE. The usual results followed the In- dependent’s personal attack. This time it was a few dirty and contempt- ible flings at the members of the town board, and as a result the town board was oyerwhelmingly endorsed by the voters of the district. As one gentleman put it, ‘I did intend to A writy of the papers in this dis- | vote against that town bond propcsi- tr vave adversely criticised Mr.| tion, but from what Timid Tony says M re’s press bulletin on the; 1 guess it’s all right.” When anews- lic juestion as it relates to agri-| paper is actuated in its utterances on cu » It may be justly claimed! public questions solely through mo- por tives that relate to its ows affairs, it is no wonder that the pub- lic pays very little attention to any- thing it may say or leaye unsaid. In its last issue the Independent questions the ability and purpose of the town board in the matter of handling the public funds, and then gives asa reason for its attack the fact that it. was not given public printing te do at the hands of the board. Many a whelp has been run out of communities for a less offense than that for which the Independent stands self-convicted. SERINE aa i vel a A copy of the Sauk Centre Herald is on this x-table. 1t was donated by B. P. Simonton of the frm of Brown & Simonton, the Grand Rapids plumbers and steam fitters. Here- after we hope to have it on our x-list. Mr. Simonton gets a copy of the Herald every time it is issued, be- cause that paper was established by his father, J. H. Simonton, forty-two years ago. That was before Ben was born, but when the event did take it was right there in Sauk Centre, where his aged and honorable sire still resides. Another reason why he gets the Herald is because it is worth getting. The Sauk Centre Herald is amighty good paper. and a fuony paper, too. In the copy at hand is the initiatory address of E. H. Pierce, who has assumed charge of it. Pierce is the man who became famous writing dry humor on the Grafton Record that was read and relished by everybody that ever happened to get hold of a chunk of it. The editor hereof knew Ed Pierce many years ago when he was with old man Up- ham on the Grafton News and Times. That was when he just printed and before he climbed into the Opie Reid and Bill Nye class. He has written enough genuine high-grade humor in the past few years to have gained him a fortune as well as fame and if he has not netted the fortune it is only because he has been minus a business manager. TAKES A PARTNER IN THE BUSINESS Ed. R. Browne and B. P. Simonton Form Partnership in Plumb- ing and Steamfitting. On June first Ed, R. Browne, the Grand Rapids plumber and steam fitter, formed a business partnership with B. P. Simonton, who had been io Mr. Browne’s employ for some time. This combination will make a strong local concern in their line. Both Mr. Browne and Mr. Simonton are practical plumbers, steam fitters, etc., and are recognized by the people of Grand|Rapids as master mechanics. ‘They have done a great deal of work in this town since Mr. Browne first opened his shop here about four years ago, and has given such general sat- isfaction that there has been no in- ducement held out for competition to enter the field. Notwithstanding the fact that there has been but one plumbing concern in Grand Rapids Mr. Browne has not taken advant- age of the opportunity to exact un- just prices from his patrons, but has always adhered strictly to the princi- ple ofa fair day’s wage for a fair day’s work. The same just policy will be pursued in the future that has prevailed in the past. There will be no job in their line too small or too large to receive their most careful attention at all times. The new firm will continue their business along lines that will merit the com- plete confidence of the people of Grands. The Herald-Review wishes them continued success and in- creased prosperity as their business grows apace with the community. Fined the Complainant. Judge Huson had a peculiar case before him this morning. Harry Johnson appeared before His Honor with a badly discolored pair of opties and said that Charles Becker, who lives in the Sugar Lake District, and who is operating a drill on the shore of Pokegama lake, was the cause of his disfigurement. It looked like a case of assault, all right, and the judge issued a warrant for the arrest of Mr. Becker. When the case was called and the evidence introduced, Johnson was taxed up with the amount of costs incurred, which was $6.05. It appears that Johnson had passed some uncomplimentary re- marks concerning a sister of Mr. Becker, and the latter threatened to prosecute Johnson forslander, John- son appeared before Mr. Becker de- manding to know why he threatened to prosecnte him. The regult showed on Johnson’s face. There was evi- dence to show that Johnson had cir- culated the stories, SOME FAST HORSES AT OAL TAC Among Them is “Lady Hal’—She Is Entered for Stakes Amount- ing to $10,000. OTHER FAST HORSES HERE ALSO Ten Horses at the Grand Rapids Race Track in Charge of Train- er Wm. F. McGraw—Some Well Bred Horses. A number of local men, among whom are William E. Myers, Henry Hughes, Dr. Russell, George Kremer aod Frank McCormick, have become interested and have placed their fast horses in the hands of Trainer Mc- Graw. The string of animals at the Grand Rapids race track this summer cannot, in point of breeding, be sur- passed anywhere in the northwest. The grand Rapids track is now be- coming the mecca of all horsemen who have fast horses which they wish to speed up. A large sum of money has been spent on itin order to get it in good shape and it now is the equal, if not the superior, of any track in the northwest, with tbe ex- ception of the state fair track at Hamline. The horses are all well- bred and good goers, and this, to- gether with the well-known abilities of Trainer McGraw as a developer of fast horses, will cause sporting circles to set up and take notice. When in- terviewed, Mr. McGraw stated that they were a nice bunch of animals to handle and indications were that they would show develupments which will be surprising. The following is a list of the horses which are at the Grand Rapids race track in charge of Trainer McGraw and such other informaion as we could obtain about them at the above named gentleman’s headquarters. “Lady Hal” is a two-year-old filly owned by W. J. Smith of Eveleth. She was sired by “Gale” whose time is 2:14¢ and dammed by “Bessie C.S.” whos€ time is 2:24. She 1s entered fora number of races in the Ken- tucky futurity and the Horseman’s review for stakes amounting to over $10,000 and is regarded as a fast ani- mal. “Doctor [’’ is a four-year-old owned by Aleck Iland of McKinley. He was sired by “‘Roderick” whose time is 2:29 and dammed by ‘‘Antlantic King” whose time is not marked. “American Count’ 1s a pacer owned by Charles Jesmore of Eveleth. He has been timed, unofficially, at 2:13t and great things are expected of him. “Exception” is a six-year-old pacer owned by Dr. Clapper of Hibbing. He was sired by ‘‘Expedition” whose time is 2:15 and dammed by ‘‘Fod- der,” by “Florida,” by “Hamiltonian 10.” He was oniy entered in three races last year. but took second mon- ey in each of them. He has lots of speed and is regarded as one of the the best bred horses in the country. “Alda Belle” was sired by ‘‘Belsire’’ and dammed by “‘Bellmote.”” She is owned by William E. Myeis and al- though a green mare she shows up well. “Dr. Will” is a green trotter owned by Henry Hughes of this city. He is well bred and was raised at the Unit- ed Stock farm at Milwaukee. « “Dowie,” owned by Dr. Russell has been placed in Trainer McGraw’s hands and will be entered in the local races. “Baby Wilton” is a green trotter owned by George Kremer. She was sired by “Ernest,” by “Wilton” and dammed by “Garnet Wilkes”. She is regarded as a good one. Frank McCormick has also placed his four-year-old filly io Trainer McGraws hands for the season. ‘Hazel Gale” is a one-year-old owned by W. J. Smith of Eveleth. She is a full sister to ‘Lady Hal” and is entered for a number of races. Some good races will be gotten up for July 5. HE WILL EMPLOY MORE STRINGENCY State Boiler Inspector Kordes is Getting Out of Patience With Careless Engineers. State Boiler Inspector C. J. Kordes of Aitkin was in town Saturday last oo business. The office keeps the in- spector on the go about all the time and the duties are by no means al- ways agreeable. The penalties im- imposed by state laws for violations of the rules laid down are rather severe, and when mistakes are made through the ignorance of those in charge of steam or other engines, it is not an agreeable task to enforce the law’s penalties, but Mr. Kordes finds that a spirit of leniency is not appreciated. Owners and engineers are frequently found who do not hesi- tate to exceed the pound allowance on boilers. Only the other day he found one enyine that had been lim- ited to eighty pounds running with a pressure of 125. Asa rule when old engines are being sold it is conven- ient for owners to ‘‘lose’’ the license, but they are always ready to ‘furnish a new one’’ and persoually guarantee that the license calls for more than is actually rated by the inspector. Mr. Kordes says this practice, to- gether with the igaorance and pre- sumption of a great many men who have charge of boilers, renders it necessary for him to rigidly enforce the law. Inevery case of violation of the rules prescribed he proposes to forthwith revoke the license. He flods this necessary in order to pro- tect human life and property. It will be well for engineers to bear this in mind when they are tempted to tamper with safety valves or carry more steam than the inspector al- lows. A revocation of license will follow in every instance. THE GAMES THAT ARE NOW BOOKED Grand Rapids Goes to Deer River Sunday-The “Colored Gophers” Here Tuesday and Wednesday. Grand Rapids people can expect to see some good base ball games on June 29 and 30 and on July 4 and 5. The “Colored Gophers” of St. Paul will be here on the first mentioned dates and the Marshall-Wells team of Duluth will play three games here on the last mentioned dates. The Grand Rapids team will go to Deer River Sunday and with the line-up considerably changed and strengthened they expect to wipe out the remembrance of last Sunday’s game. A large number from here will accompany the team to Deer River. The “Colored Gophers” will be here on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 29 and 30 and the base ball enthusiasts can “bank” on seeing some snappy ball playing. During the season of nineteen-o-eight the “Gophers” only lost twenty-one out of one hundred and sixteen games played, so it can plainly be seen that there are no back numbers in the bunch. The Marshall-Wells team will play one game here on Sunday, July 4th, and two games on Monday July 5th, one at 10 o’clock A. M. and one at 3 o'clock P. M. The Marshall-Wells team have a reputation for playing nice clean ball and a large turn-out is expected. Farmers Will Celebrate The farmers and their families living in the, Pokegama lake district will have a celebration of their own at the C, H. Marr place on the lake on the sth. A genuine Fourth of July time is planned and all the neighbors are Invited. Will be Married Saturday. James D. Doran will leave for Waterville, Minn., this week where he will be joined in the holy bonds of wedlock to Miss Katherine Connell on Saturday of this week. Both the bride and groom are well known in Grand Rapids. The groom has re- sided here since his boyhood days, graduated from our high school, at- tended the State University, was ad- mitted to the practice of law and opened an office in Grand Rapids who he is now engaged in the practice of his chosen profession. Tne bride first came to Grand Rapids four years ago as a teacher in our public schools, and she remained in that capacity up to the close of this year’s term. Dur- ing her residence here Miss Connell made a large circle of friends who wiil warmly welcome her return as Mrs. Doran. This 1s one of the most pop- alar young couples that has ever entered the matrimonial bark from this town, and the many expressions of good wishes to them will be as sin- cere as they are numerous. Miss Loretta Doran will be one of the bridemaids at the ceremony. Mr. Doran was unable to state be- fore leaving just what plans would be decided upon as to a short wedding trip. The bride and groom may take a trip down the Mississippi or they may decide to take a lake trip. They will be at home in (rand Rapids about the tenth of July. WILL CELEBRATE AT COLERAINE Grand Rapids’ Model Neighbor Has Decided to Make Saturday, July 3, A Day of General Jollity Coleraine will celebrate the Fourth of July on Saturday July 3. Itisthe only town in Itasca county that will celebrate Independ- ance‘day on the third. Themines and sho s! will close Saturday morning until Monday morning. Several hundred dollars have beca contributed to provide amusements. There will be two baseball games, a tug-of- war. drilling contests, field sports, log ling canoe races, mortor boat races and various aquatic events. The committees are doing everything possible to provide high class amusements, CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSIONAL An Interesting Service of the Catho- lic Church Observed Here For the First Time. The Herald-Review has been asked a number of times concerning the origin and significance of the observ- ance of “Corpus Christi,” as seen in Grand Rapids Sunday the 6th inst. The procession through the public Streets after mass on that day at- tracted no little attention and com- ment by non-Catholics, whose curiosity at least, was aroused. ‘The occa- sion, as the name of the procession hints at,” says the Very Rev. Dean Buechler, of St. Joseph’s church, ‘“‘was the feast of the ‘Corpus Christi,’ the body of Christ. Itis the feast of the establishment of the sacra- ment of the Holy Euchrist. At this time the lawsof the church allow the Blessed Sacrament to be carried in procession, aod the blessing is given at least twice. It is one of the most important events fixed by the laws of the church, anda day of great significance to the Catholic world.” For the first time in the history of Grand Rapids the occasion was ob- seryed on June 6th of this year. The day was not an ideal one for a pro- cession of this kind, as the air was chilly and a slow rain was falling. This condition, however, did not pre- vent the congregation from joining in the devotional abservance of the occasion. 1t was a beautiful and in- spiring sight as the procession ap- peared, a pageant not often seen ina city the size of Grand Rapids, The marshal of the day was J. F. McCor- mick. The cross, a masterpiece of beautiful golden jewelery, was carried by Mr. John Sennett, followed by the altar boys; after these marched about fifty little girls robed in white, strewing flowers along the way, the gvuod sisters of St. Benedict next, then ascore or so of altar boys preceding the priest with the Blessed Sacra- ment under a silver canopy, the poles aud strings of which were carried by prominent members of the Catholic Order of Foresters. In the procession, which stretched itself for blocks, marched nearly all the mem- bers of the congregation, led by the choir singing sacred hymos. One of the most impressive features were the few words spoken by the priest at the steps of the hospital just be- fore the benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. ‘Let us pray before the blessing of the Blessed Sacrament is given that God’s blessings may enter into every family of Grand Rapids; into every heart, whether Protestant or Catholic, Jew or Gentile.” The procession took another route in returning to the church the same order being observed including the singing of the choir. The “Corpus Christi” processional will probably become a permanent perennial feature in this parish in future. Looking Over the Country. Mr. M.H. Schussler, of the Cool- edye-Schussler company, Floodwood. Minneapolis and other places, dealers in ties, posts, poles, etc., was a Grand Rapids business visitor Thursday afternoon last. Mr. Schussler’s company is the largest operator in forest products now engaged in that line in this part of Minnesota, and the indications ure that the com- pany’s volume of business will greatly increase within the next few years. The Cooledge-Schussler company has added an immense timber land acre- age to their holdings during the im- mediate past. and according to plans now maturing new points of opera- tion will’be opened up by the com- ‘pany within the next year of two. Accompanying Mr. Schussler to Grand Rapids was Dr. C. P. Stack- house of Wilkes Barre, Pa., a cousin of J. M. Stackhouse of Cuhasset. The two gentlemen had visited at Cohasset and left here Friday morn- ing for the Littlefork country to look over that section a day or two. Dr. Stackhouse was a prominnont pbysi- cian in the Keystone state for a num- ber of years. He gave up his practice there and came out west in search of a climate that would be more agree- able to his health. He is yery tavor- ably impressed with northern Minne- sota, and it is not unlikely that he may make some investments in this county and possibly may decide to locate here. Dr. Stackhouse and Mr. Schussler were school boys tegether back in Pennsylvania and they are enjoying a time of reminiscenses that makes them feel like school boys again. Fencing Nashwauk Extension. The Great Northern fence gang ar- rived here from Duluth Thursday, and left in the afternoon with a special train carrying fencing supplies to fence the Nashwauk extension from Bovey to Nashwauk. The Great Nor- thern people are hurying the con- struction of the road as fast as pos- sible. aa