Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, May 25, 1910, Page 1

5 8 PAGES ~ SOCIETY. mi er Pau Oricat Guy, eview. oe fi 8 PAGES VoL... XX.—N. 49 Granp Rapips, Irasca CounTyY, MInN., WEDNESDAY, May 25, (910. Two Dollars a Year. , ON T0 CROOKSTON FROM ITASCA C0. Meeting Called to Select Delegates to the Big Gathering at Crookston. ITASCA SHOULD BE REPRESENTED June 1, 2 and 3 Are the Dates Set for Holding Sessions of Northern Minnesota Development Association, One of the most important conven- tions of business men ever held in Northern Minnesota is scheduled for June ist, 2nd and 8rd at Crookston, when the Northern Minnesota De- velopment association will meet to discuss and plan for the upbuilding and material advancement of this great section of the state. The repre- sentation looked for will not be con- fined to Northern Minnesota alone. Assurances have been received by officers of the association that the Twin Cities will be well represented by prominent business men from St. Paul and Minneapolis. President D. M. Gunn and Secre- tary E. J. Farrell of the Itasca Coun- ty Division of the association, have issued a call for a meeting at 3 o'clock this afternoon at the count house in Grand Rapids for the pur- pose of selecting delegates to repre- sent this county at Crookston, The Herald-Review has noticed through the papers of adjoining counties that large delegations have been named from each of them and that every gan so delegated ‘is pledged to lay aside all duties and ‘excuses and will be among the boosters at Crookston on the dates mentioned. ’ This should be the case in Itasca county. The delegates chosen to the convention should not fail to be pres- ent. The meeting ig sure to be an im- portant one—instructive and interest- ing. Following is a partial list of able speakers that will be present to make addresses: Willet M. Hays, assistant secretary of agriculture at Washington. George Welsh, commissioner of im- migration. Leroy Broughner, Minneapolis Trib- une. George W. Cooley, state engineer. William J. Brown, county attorney of Marshall county. A. M. Dunton, ‘superintendent of the McIntosh agricultural school. Cc. P. Craig, state fair manager. Duluth. iA. B. Hostetter, superintndnt of the agricultural department of the Duluth commercial club. A. J. McGuire, superintendent of Northesat Experiment farm, Grand Rapids. Dean Woods, of the state agricul- tural school, St. Paul. A. E. Chamberlain, superintendent of the farmers’ institute of North Dakota. P. J. Russell, state forestry board, Bemidji. R. C. Dunn, editor of the Princeton Union. The Rt. Rev. :James_ McGolrick, Catholic bishop, of Duluth, will be invited to speak at the meeting. It is expected that reapportionment will be one of the principal subjects discussed and many good points will be brought out showing the justness bbt a! greater representation for the northern {part of the state, which in itself is a vast empire. FAIR GROUNDS’ TRACK COMPLETE Contractor George Arscott Complet- ed Work of Lengthening Race Course Yesterday Afternoon George Arscott, who was awarded the contract for lengthening the race course at the fair grounds by the county commissioners, completed his contract yesterday afternoon and as soon as the roller is put on, the track will be be in condition for favorable comparison with any track in the northwest. ui When the course was first laid out, an error was made in measurements and consequently it fell short of the full half-mile. In, view of the ict, this track is one of the fastesp in, the northwest and records made could not be declared official, it was decid- ed to lengthen it the required dis- tance. Plans were accordingly prepared and the hill to the northeast was cut dgwn in dome instances a depth of fourteen feet. Some idea of the work done can) be taken from the fact that over 8,000 yards of dirt have been proved. A large amountsof this dirt was taken to the low spot in the center field opposite the grand stand, thereby greatly improving the ap- pearance of tha grounds. A new ap- proach to the track was also made ‘and it is thought thip will have »!' tdndency to stop, the bolting of horses. Where the track was length- ened it was sloped to the inside, with a fall of four and one-half feet, which will be of great assistance in making speed records. Saloon Order Withheld. The order issued by Special Agent W. E. Johnson of the Indian service and Interior department on April 12, which would have closed about 125 saloons in Northern Minnesota last Tuesday, has been stayed} iby the Washington authorities, pending fur- ther investigation. Strong opposition tol the closing order developed ih the affected territory. WILL PROVIDE FOR THEIR LABORERS United States Steel Corporation Has Provided Relief Fund for Injured. LARGE SUMS WILL BE. EXPENDED The Plan Heretofore In Operation Has Been Greatly Enlarged and Benefits to Sick and Injured Employes Increased. To systemize the relief paid to disabled workmen or to their depen- dents in the case of death, the United States Steel corporation, through ‘the offices of its various subsidiary companies, has adopted a compre- hensive plan for the distribution of ttha benefits, which was put into ef- fect in all its plants May 1. This action, following the announcement just mada ‘of ian advance in wages to the workmen, is purely a voluntary one upon, the part of the United States Steel corporation, and the disbursements are to be made wiith- out any contributions from the men. For years the various subsidiary com- panies have been making paymenits to injured employes or to the fami- lies of those who have been killed. The mew plan adopted puts, these relief payments upon a complete and definite scale It lis also announced that the offi- cers of the United States Steel cor- ‘poration have under consideration a system for the pensioning of disabled and superanuated employes. The official statement of Chair- man E. H. Gary outlinmg the new plan is as follows: Since December, 1908, officers of the: United States Steel corporation and subsidiary companies havg been developing a plan for relief of men injured and the families of men kill- ed in work accidents. A plan has now beem adopted and will be put into ‘operation at once. This is a purely voluntary provision for injured men and their families, made by the companies without any contribution whatsoever from the men. In prin- ciple it is similar to the German and other foreign laws and to recommen- dations which have been made by the employers’ liability commission of New York and other states since our work upon this plan was begun. Under tthis plan, relief will be paid for temporary disablement and to permanent injuries and for death. The relief for married men is greater than for single men, and increases according to the number of children and’ length of service. During *tem- porary disablement single men _ re- ceive 35 per cent of their wages and married men 50 per cent, with an additional 5 per cent for each child (Continued on page five) ORGANIZATION OF TASCA. FARMERS Tillers of the Soil Waking Up to the Benefits Derived Through Co-Operation. OLO METHODS NO LONGER 60 The Progressive Spirit of the Times Effects the Business of Farm- ing as It Does All Other Industries. A good indication of better condi- tions among the farmers is the fact that there is a growing desire among ‘them to organize for| mutual bene- fit. There are as many ways in which the farmer can better his condition and increase the products of his toil as there are in any other line of in- dustrial’ activity. In times gone by it was the gustom for every indivi- Pulal farmer to peg klong with’ his own ideas and to scorn the exper- iences of others. He had done certain things in a certain way all his life; his father had done these sam things in the same old way, and he knew of no reason why he shond adopt new-fangled schemes of till- ing the soil, raising stock, manag- ing his dairy herd, or.otherwise chang- ing the system—or lack of system— that he had followed, and through it qdntrived to live and keep his fam- ily alive. But iwith the onward march of progress and development the far- mer is beginning to eepk apace. Several farmers’ organizations have been effected in Itasca county that will prove fruitful of much material bemefit in the near future. One of! these is the [Midway Farmers’ Asso- ciation, organized last March by sett- lers on the south side of Pokegama lake. The charter membership con- sjsted of fifteen’ farmers of ‘that’ neighborhood. The object, as set forta in the constitution and by-laws, is for harmony, mutual benefit and co- operation for the common good. Mr. Ralph West, who is president of the association, was in town Saturday and called at the Herald-Review of- fice. He is quite enthusiastic over the possibilities of what may be ac- complished through co-operative methods} “Our membership is still limited,”’ said Mr. West, “but we hope to increase it to at least thirty dur- ing the present season. The first (thing we have undertaken to do is the raising of a uniform variety, of potaito. By this plan we will be able to ship jointly and with less expense, get @ much higher price than can be had for a miscellaneous assortment of potatoes, and in all probability thd quality ‘will be superior to that produced under the old system. The farmers of this section must also give more attention to their dairying than hqretofore. This ia a great dairy country and the co-operative cream- ery will solve the problem that every farmer is seeking to solve—how to make a living and be able to lay aside a reasonable surplus every year. A fiew farmers: cam get tgoether in every neighborhood and purchase a dairy bull for service in their herds. The result will soon be a community of butter-producing cows. There is always a ready mafket for good but- ter lat good prices. It is one product that can be relied upon. The matter of co-operation in purchasing farm machinery and other necessities is no small item if properly managed.” Mr. West seems to have the right idea, and he says the farmers in his 1 SUMMER CAMP AT POKEGAMA LAKE Directors Have Decided on ‘Camp Mishawaka” as Name for New Training Camp, STUDENTS WILL ARRIVE JUNE 29 National Cathedral School Has Is- sued Booklets Descriptive of Po- kegama Lake and Camp Life of the Boys. In glancing over the prospectus issued’ by the National Cathedral school, of Washington, D. C., which is descriptive of the location of the summer training camp on Pokegama lake, the surrounding country and camp life of the boys,.one.cannot help note the fact that, while the book- let was primarily intended to adver- tise the camp, it will be a potent fac- tor #m heralding to the country at large the natural advantages possess- ed by Pokegama lake as a summer resort. The booklet is profusely illustrated with pictures of camp life and will prove as alluring to the father who intends sending his son as it will to the bog. The camp, mhich tis in charge of W. H. Trojanski, of the Milwaukee Athletic club, and George F. Green, physical director of the National Ca- (thedral school, will be Tocated on the tract of land southeast of Ogema hotel and the title decided on is “Camp Mishawaka.” The: booklet states the management aim$ at nothing less than the bufld- ing of robust, physical bodies, a care- ful training of the ‘intellect and the moulding of strong moral charac- ters—an all-around developmest. The description given of the lake and surroundings is so good we re- produce it in full: “Camp Mishawa- ka is situated on Pokegama lake, in what is known as the lake region of northern Minnesota, 95 miles north- west of Duluth. The camp is five miles from the village of Grand Rap- ids. The lake is 600 feet above Lake Superion and is enclosed by pictur- edque, wooded hills. The lake con- mects with the Mississippi river, as well as with the many chains of lakes of that region, affording an end- less variety of canoe trips. The lakes are) abundantly stocked with, pike, bass and muskellonge and it is here that the boy, who is fond of sport, finds his real pleasure in fishing. The peculiar shape of the lake itself is a source of attraction. It.isa large body of water with many arms and islands, giving it the appearance and repre- senting the outline and form of a spider, for which Pokegama is the Indian name. Thus the lake has a shore line of 365 miles, affording most excellent opportunity for sail- ing and boating.” We note that Dr. Carrol C. Carpen- ter, of Grand Rapids, has been ap- pointed camp physician and he will care for the boys’ physical well-being. On entering camp each boy is given an examination and measurements as Well as canoe’ trips. Arrangements have also been made so that parents who wish to take their vacations at the same time as their soms may take up their resi- dence in a camp nearby. It is planned to have about fifty or sixty boys en- rolled and they will arrive on a spec- ial car by way of Duluth on June 29. The work on the bungalow will be started at once under the supervision of Mr. Green amd everything will be made ship-shape before the arrival of the students. Season Opens May 29. Be prepared for May 29. That’s the day, says Game Warden Harry, when black, gray or Oswego bass may be. captured according to law as passed, approved and writ in the statute books of the great state of Minnesota. Be very careful not to get your dates mixed and start out before the 29th. Harry is on the job all the time, and he is more likely than not to catch you if you catch an illegal catch. The season for all other fish is sow open except for whitefish and trelipies for which the season is Imiited from November 10 to Janu- ary 10, and these fish may be taken with (licensed) nets for domestic use only. The spearing of pickerel, redhorse, carp and bull heads is allowed at all times, but the use of artificial lights is prohibited during May and June. BROOXSTON LOSES TO) GRAND RAPIDS In Hotly Contested Game Sunday at Southside Park By Score of 5 to 4. GRAYS TEAM WORK SHOWS UP WELL Brownlee Pitched a Magnificent Game and Held the Visitors to Six Hits, Striking Out Nine Men. One of the largest crowds that ever turned out to witness a ball game at Grand Rapids, assembled at Southside park Sunday afternoon to witness the contest between Brookston and the Grand Rapids Grays. Th& daly was ideal and both teams were in fine form. Basset, who was first up for Brook- ston, put out a grounder which was picked up by Lofberg and the runner was called out at first. McCamus, he of Brookston Herald fame, was next up and secured a walk. He fell asleep at the switch, however, and was put out between first and sec- ond by the first baseman, pitcher and shortstop assisting. Wilkinson drove a fly out to Romans in right field, which retired the side. For the Grays, Lofberg was first up. He land- ed for a single and Reerdon put a ner to third and he was) thrown/ out at first. In the meantime Lof- berg had stole second and was at- tempting to reach third, but was caught out. Wellein reached first on a’ wild thraw by the catcher, but Kentfield hit a pop-up, which was are taken. In addition to the directors jnooked in py the pitcher and the there will be councilors, there being one for every six boys, and it will be their duty to give them individual attention. The boys will also be given instruction in carimg for wounds, pruises, etc., and it will be the aim of the dirdctors to make them en/ tirely independent of circumstances. The camp headquarters will be a section are intelligent and industrious| log cabin, on the bungalow style with and will work m harmony to accom- Plish the things that they see will be for the general good of the tillers of the soil. It is this spirit that ‘m- evitably builds prosperous commun- ities and makes the country rich. The large verandas, which serve the pur- pose of dining rooms. The large living room will be equiped with piano, den, writing room and a large fireplace. The boys are required to sleep in tents, which are part of the camp Herald-Review would like to see more| equipment. The fleet consists of a farmer organizations, actuated by the same commendable motives. Appointed Railroad Physician. Dr. Carrol C. Carpenter received mews Friday that he has been ap- pointed by the board of directors as Great Northern surgeon at this place. Since coming here Dr. Carpenter has established an enviable reputation as @ surgeon and there i's no doubt the large number of canoes, row boats, motor! poats and a large sailboat. Regular instruction will be given in swimming and _ horsemanship, the ponies being furnished by the camp. The boys will be given a course of systematic physical training, but baseball will be the principal feature. Mr. Green will arrange a schedule of games with Duluth, Grand Rapids, Eveleth, Virginia, Hibbing, Ely and the surrounding cities and villages. board of directors made a wise|It ts also planned to tafke the boys choice. | 4 out on several overnight riding trips, imning ended with no tallies register- ed. In the second inning Brookston cre- alted a little excitement by scoring two mms and bets on the result of the game were freely made for a short time, as the inning closed with the seore 2 to 0 in Brookston’s favor, Grand Rapids failing to score. In the third Brookston took three goose eggs and Grand Rapids did a like stunt. Brogkston was blanked again in the fourth, but through an error on the part of the Brookston shortstop, Romans got first, stole second and third and came home on a single by Shortman, who in turn was caught out attempting to steal second. In the fifth it was three straight outs again for Brookston and Peter- son started the ball rolling for Grand Rapids by pounding out a two-bagger. When the smoke had cleared away it was found that three scores had been tallied up, which made the score 4 to 2 in Grand Rapids’ favor. In the sixth on account of two wild throws Brookston secured two more runs tie- ing the score. However, Shortman se- cured a walk and came home on (Continued on page five) ANOTHER BRICK BLOCK 10 GU UP Henry Hughes & Co. Will Erect Modern Brick Structure Corner Kindred Avenue and Fourth St. BUILDING WILL BE 75X10 FEET Two Stories High—Ground Floor Will Be Used Entirely By Henry Hughes & Co.’s Big Department Store. Another firm is about to show its faith in the future of Grand Rapids. Henry Hughes & company will com- mence the erection of a modern prick business structure at the corner of Kindred avenue and Fourth street, on the old Gladstone site, which they purchased wome time ago, as soon as the plans are completed and the con- tract let. The building will have a frontage of seventy-five feet on Kindred ave- nue and will extend 100 feet, the length of the lots, on Fourth street. It will be composed oft brick and stone and will be two stories high. While in conversation with a Her- ald-Review representative, Mr. Henry Hughes stated the plams have not yet been entirely completed, and the firm is as yet undecided as to the arrange ment of the second floor, but the ground floor will be used entirely by Henry Hughes & company’s big de- partment store. The departments will be arranged to handle the large vol- ame of business they are doing at the least possible trouble and many modern conveniences will be inaugu: rated. One of the innovations plan- ned is a ladies’ rest room, where ladies, worn out from shopping, may Test or leave’ their children while looking over the immense stock. As a@ business location, no better site could be obtained. It is well located in the business district and yet con- venient to the principal resident por- tion of the village. Henry Hughes has been in business at \Grand Rapids for the past ten years and before moving to the pres- ent location, occupied the building now used by Lieberman, Bros. From a small beginning, the business continued ito increase and expand un- til it was finally incorporated under the tirm name of Henry Hughes & company, with Henry Hughes, F. J. Hughes, of Virginia, and A. A. Reid as incorporators. At the present time one can buy anything from a needle toa threshing machine at Henry Hughes & company’s store and many cities, (with four times the popula- tion of Grand Rapids, cannot boast a store with so large an assortment, either in quality, quanity or variety. When the new structure is complet- ed the merchandise stock will be in- creased so it will be the most com- plete and up-to-date west of Duluth. At the present time every inch of available space in the old building is occupied and although a new struc- ture has been contemplated for some time, larger accomodations are now absolutely necessary. Mr. Hughes stated there is no doubt the work will be started’ at once and he is only awaiting plans. Several architectural firms will sub- mit drawings and sketches the latter part of this week and one of these will undoubtedly be accepted. Al- theugh undecided as to the arrange- ment of the second floor, it will very likely be divided into office rooms and quarters for small business en- terprises. The basement, which will have about nine feet walls, ‘will be used for storage purposes and every article kept in stock will be safe guarded from the elements. The duilding will be modern in every respect and will cost in the neighborhood of $45,000 when ¢pmi- pleted. Juniors Invincible. In a contest for supremacy the Grand Rapids Juniors defeated the Grand Rapids Tigers iby a score of 9 to 8, Saturday afternoon. Whaling’ and Lea were on the rubber for the Juniors while Tuel and Erskine occupied similar positions fdr the Tigers. Bath! are speady teams and it was nobody’s game un- til it ended. The Juniors go to Mar- ble Sunday where they will meet the Juniors of that place. | i