Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, December 28, 1910, Page 1

} Grand Uap Vor, XXI.—No, 27 ALES SUIT FOR REDUCED RATES Granp Rapips, Itasca County, Mi BiG FAIR PROJECT Io INAUGURATED Leon E. Lum, Duluth Attorney, |Commercial Clubs of North Minne- Complains of Great: Northern’s Charges for Ore Hauling. sota, Wisconsin and Michigan WILL AFFECT GROSS EARNINGS TAX|IT SHOULD MEET WITH SUCCESS Copy of Petition Is Served on|Duluth and Superior Are Enthusi- Railroad and Warehouse Com- mission—Grand Rapids Interested. Through the filing of a suit with the interstate commerce commission against the Great Northern railway, praying for a reduction in railroad rates om iron ore shipments, Leon E. Lum, one of Duluth’s most promin- emt attormeys institutes an action which threatems to deprive the state of Minnesota of approximately one- haig million dollars annually in gross earnings taxes. A copy of the peti- tion has been served om the state railroad and warehouse commission. Approximately 40,000,000 toms of iron ore were shipped from Mimne- sota this year. The railroad rate to the docks at Superior is Mbout: 80 cents a ton. The earnings of the various roads for the’ haul to Super- ior has aggregated about $32,000,000 on which the state has received 4 per cent as a railroad gross earning tax. Mr. Lam, who owns iron ore land near Grand Rapids declares that 80 cents is an excessive charge and that any rate in excess of 40 cents per ton is unreasonable and unjust. He declares that because of this ex- cessive rate, his ore ie greatly de- preciated in value 2 and be Js prevent- ed from leasing or selling the same and developing his land. Mr. Lum’s suit is based on the al- leged refusal of the Great Northern railroad to publish a rate on ore from Grand Rapids to the docks at Super- ior. After a year of negotiations be tween him amd the interstate com- merce commission on one hapd and Great Northern. officials on the oth- er, Mr. Lum says that he was un- able to obtain any rate, and the complaint filed ts to force. jthe Great Northern to publish a rate and also to make that rate not more than 40 cents a ton. The present rate on the rage ore-carrying lines is 80 cents a gross tom. Mr. Lum owns an ore pody at Grand Rapids and about a year ago he applied to the Great Northern for a rate he says. The company refused tof make a rate to him and also de- clined to make a rate when he ap- plied to the interstate commerce com mission, he says. Arguments were aiivanced that the ore owned by Mr. Lum was not merchantable and it was suggested that “conservation of matural resources cannot be effected by encouragng the reckions mining and shipping of ore.’ Mr. Lum al- fleges that the ore is of merchantable quality and the arguments will mot old to avoid the making of a rate. “It’s An Ill Wind” Etc With Big Falls and all of the towns south of there om the M. & I. in the “dry” belt, International Falls is at present the mecca of many holiday visitors whose faces are new here. At Christmas time there is always considerable of an exodus from the woods of festive humanity which be- takes itself to the nearest town where Christmas “cheer” is obtain- able. While the saloonkeepers _ be- low us are bewa'ling their hard luck, the dealers of this place are smiling and repeating the old “saw” that “it is am ill wind which blows no- body good.”’—International Falls Press. Tom Sheehy’s Restaurand Burned. astic Promoters of Plan Sug- gested to Bring in Farmers, Dairymen and Stockmen. Here’s ai project that Itasca coun- ty should take an active interest in It’s a good thing. It will accomplish much for the north country. As one of the richest agricultural counties to be found im the three states, Itas- ca could not fail to reap rich re- wards, The Tri-State Fair and Ex- position would advertise northern Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan to ap extent that could not be reach- ed by any other method. Northern Minnesota needs publicity. Itasca county has much to offer those who are seeking new homes, but in order to, attract) desirable settlers the ad- vantages to be had here must be made known in a convincing manner. The Tri-State Fair and Exposition will serve as a great factor im bring- ing about the desimed results. In brief the plan ‘is ‘this: An annual fair and exposition to be jointly held by the northern half of Minne- sota, north Wisconsin and north Mishigam for the purpose of making known to the country at large the rich resources of the northern parts of these three states. The movement had its origin in Superior and. that city is. ready todonate:.a suitable site and much “more to make the un- dertaking a success. The movement is thus discussed iin a letter from |the chairman of the Superior Com- mercial club: You must have heard something about a project to inaugurate a Tri- State Fair and Exposition, which has for its ‘object, the promotion, and advancement of the agricultural, live stock, dairying and manufacturing capabilities of northern Minnesota northern Wisconsin and northern Michigam, to be located as near the center as possible of the district to be served. The absolute necessity for a fair larger than the ordinary ,county fair, held each year and not intermittent, approaching as pear as possible to the State Fair at St. Paul, Minn., as the years roll on ta bring in farm- ers, dairymen, creameries and stock men to the districts of cutover lands of the three sections above named, becomes more and more press- ing each year. The three sections have iron ore, soils, neglect by the southern, parts of each state, and necessity of settlers upon their cut- over lands, all in common. God helps those that help themselves. For all purposes such a fair must be located mear the center of the three above mentioned areas combin- ed. It eo happens that the Twin Ports or head of the lakes besides peing able to furnish a large popu- lation (the largest supporting popula- tion for such a fair and exposition) are also as near the center of the combined areas as could well be had. Furthermore, there develops th° fact that a most desirable and ample site, possessing the necessary advantages’ of near railroads, city water amd sewerage can be had from the city of Buperior free for a long term of years; probably indefinite if ust#i for fair purposes. All that is necessary to be done is to form an} organization which shall put puild- ings thereon and run the fair. In an editorial on the subject the Duluth News Tribune says: It is also true that the northern |parts of these three states have more ip common than any one of them has Tom Sheehy of Bena had a nar-|with the southern part of its own row escape last Monday, his restaur-|stafe, so far as agricultural develop- ant took fire at about the moon hour|ment and land settlement are con- while he was waiting for the .call to|cerned.: They have largely the same feed, and before help was on hand to] problems to solve in these respects. quench the flames the building and most of its contemts was burned. Tom is now homeless and thinks he|and streams; come to Cass Lake and take his &me character of soil; they are They have all been pine country; all have many: lakes and small rivers all have much the building here to Bena, He had some] distinctly the region of small farms insurance but not enough to cover|and intensive cultivation, his loss,—Cass Lake Times, and they are similarly the recent pioneer sec- RAPIDS’ IMF WILL MAKE tions of their state, whose settlement has been delayed because of the fow esis. hey form the se¢tion of “a mil- lion forty-acre farms for a million farmers.” In each the lumber com- panies have very large holdings, as have the states. Minnesota has hand led its lands better than the others; but its land laws are distinctly bad, | though Wisconsin proves that they could be worse. Such a fair would not interfere with the separate state fairs, and it would quite surely grow into a grea exposition in time. Just now its desirabilty is based largely, it seems j to ys, on the aid it would be to set- tlement. LABORERS LIKE PENSION PLAN | | Inpertecy Mage | Herald-Review. N., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1910 ROVEMENTS TOTAL OF $150,000 With No Apparent Stir in Building, ___Expenditures Far Exceed ‘BEST INDICATIONS OF PROGRESS A Community Is Judged By Its Ap- pearance and Grand Rapids Will Compare With All. TWO SUBSTANTIAL BRICK BLOCKS United States Steel Corporation McAlpine and Hughes Blocks Note- Will Inaugurate Pension Pro- ject January 1. The pension project of the Unit- ed States Steel corporation, ef- fective the first of the coming year, thas been received by the employes of the Oliver Iron Mining Co. and the various other Lake Superior subsidaries of the big industrial com- cern with a feéling of delight and gratitude. The operations of the plan will. effect immédiately a con- siderable number of men, either of | the class which, having reached the sixtieth milestone in the spark of life, are privileged to retire after 20 years of service, or having attained the age of 70 are subject to compu! sory retirement. Mine workers of ajl five of the Lake Superior’s producing ranges will be entitled to pensions Jan. ‘At the = tithe of the. _organizati of the Steel, gomesalia years ago, there was no little ap- | prehension, of ill results to follow. This feeling extended both to mine workers and to the officials of var- ious so-called independent operating concerns. It was believed by those who view the outlook with pessimism that the prospective dominance of the iron aad steel industry would result in competition ruinous to the small- er companies, with consequent demor- alization in the ore fields, leading to’) mining supensions and lowered wages. But the contrary has long since proven the case. The mining in- dustry has beem given a stability never kaown in the old days, wages S Worthy Buildings—Healthy Ad- vancement Made Through- out Village. The increase im population of a ety or viflage, while to a certain de- gree idicative of its business growth, 1$ mot necessarily the true standard by which its stability, material pros- perity and finamciai progress aré measured by those looking for good live cities or villages in which to nake solid investments. Mex wholhave money to invest, as a rule, are familiar with the things fat give evidence of a live and], hustling city or village apd the care- fil observer will note they generall. ‘inve: ‘st their money where large apd ‘sibstantial improvements are be- ing made. Pile buildings erected and the other ig isroments made are the vane ). Ta: they-.guage-their chances of reaping big returns from the invest- mexit amd Grand Rapids can consikic herself in the front rank of thos who have been infected with the in. provement epidemic, having expend ed $150,000 on improvements dur- ing the past year. The building structures erected and the improvements made not only add to the attractiveness of a city or village, but give to the outsider a true reflection of the hustle and bustle mirrored on its every day surface. They indicate that the peo- ple are doing all ip their power to make it a desirable place in which to live—and, naturally, more people arc TX SETTLEMENT FOR SECOND HALF November Settlement of Moneys Collected By the County Treas- urer On Taxes. WARRANTS ISSUED BY AUDITOR. Total Tax Collected and Apportion- ed $317,155.84, a Total of $64,186.65 More Than Last Year. Auditor Spamg has an extra force in his office going over the books and comparing tax receipts and last week the moneys received by Treas- urer Strader were apportioned to the several different funds and vil- lage and township organizations to which they belong. The total collections for the second half amounted to $317,155.84. For pthe corresponding period last year tthey were $252,969.19, This is an increase in the receipts for 1909 of $64,186.65. As the tax rate for 1909 Was very little higher throughout the fount? than the 1908 rate, this is pretty good evidence that Itasca land and properties are imcreasing in value; that a larger acreage of land vis being cleared. and that the taxpay- ers are enjoying an unusual degree of prosperity. Following is the amoumts aip- portioned! to the different funds, townships and villages: State Tax Revenue and Schools ...... $27,019.15 Apportibned to Coumty. Coumty revenue .. .. ......$42,116.01 County road and bridges .. 18,959.91 Coutity poor. ... + 6,473.31 County bonds .. . >. 6,574.50 County interest .. .......... 6,509.64 Ditch lien and interest . Tot@l - - 80,928.43 Apportioned to Schools. District No. - $21,930.87 District No. 2 36,737.25 District No. 3 87 District No. 5 308.15 District No. 6 5,752.28 District No. 9 . 18,022.93 District No. 10 . 397.56 District No. 11 432.67 83,642.58 have beem maintained at a higher Apportioned State Loaws level and working conditions have |®*acted to that town by reasom ol | pistrict No, 1 6.58 greatly improved. The development the’ glowing reports gpd out by those District No. 2 1,500.89 of the region has proceeded at a rate wee bis already enjoying its beaut-| pistrict No. 3 .. 22 that would have been impossible but |/“5* ts well laid-out streets; the | pigtrict No. 5. 3.13 for the vast monetary resources of sone ac taeanNiegs Ge ite business Struc | nistric* No. 6 28.02 the Steel corporation New and|res: the air of refimement to ii | istrict No. 9 279.23 thriving towns have been created, well kept homes and the pervading District No. 10 91.76 older municipalities have been given yh: “thea of civic pride that per- | pistriet No. 11 .. 9.36 more extended leases of life and in Tay. Siac eee Town of Nashwauk 10.64 all ways the formation of the huge| Although Grand Rapids was regul- concern has made for the prosper-|@"1Y orgapized as a village in 18% 1,929.8: ity of the Lake Superior country, |2"4 enjoyed a reputation for somc Apportioned to Towns. Labor is fairly treated, and it is con-|¥#™S Prior go that date far and} aro . $1,294.09 tented. The Steel corporation—and Wide over the north country as a tabaniteato. .. 418,56 this applies to other important op-|‘t‘@ding post and general headquart-| alywood .. 122.41 erating interests, also—is a generous |@"S for loggers, the entering of the|/Bajsam .. .. 1,627.45 contributer to churches and clubs; |G"eat Northern railroad, then the | Race Brook .. .. . 2,413.10 it provirles comfortable homes for |%d Duluth & Winnipeg, was the! pass Lake .. 153.25 all its men at 10W rentals, and ag|Teal beginning and laying of the) Bergville .. .. . 1,124.17 a heavy taxpayer, it is foremost in}®0undation of the now substantial Bigfork .. $15.38 its adoveasy and support of public {Village and the metropolitan city | Blackberry’ .. 133.71 improvements and education. of the future. During all these years Carpenter... 342.32 there has never beem a business fuil- Deer] River .. 652.63 ure in the village—no firms have McOuat Takes Partner. been forced to the wail by lack of busi- Foor " pc Colerajne and Grand Rapids are {"€SS and the business men, with few|Grantan .. .. 223.75 to have a new law firm — shortly |°XCcPUons, have up-to-date establish-|Grand Rapids 2,958.20 after ‘the first of the year. County |™en's and are ina. prosperous condi-| Greenway — ..... 131.08 Attorney R. A. McOuat of this city tion. What other village can say Good Hope .. 28.10 has formed a partnership with Adolph |*2© S#met This is not only evi-| Harris ie 202.04 M. Peterson, a prominent young law denre of its admirable location as @/tron Range .. 15,048.86 yer of Minneapolis and the firm wil |Pusimess center, but also that the |rake Jessie .. .. 804.80 have offices both in Coleraine De eae ae eee tb atne Otc MAMEGM oy cette 03 1,382.10 the Rapids. Mr. Peterson will have munity and the surrounding coun- (Moose Park .. .. 259.68 charge of the Coleraine office whik | @F¢ honest; that they are pros-|Nore .. .. .. .... 528.86 Mr, MeOuat will locate at'the Rapid |PeTm& and meet their obligations. | Nashwauk 5,697.75 to look after the county’ attorney’ {THe morsl. tone of the village is |Poppie _. 353.80 office and outside practice: The new |@0ve the average and its finely | sang Lake 15.08 firm will make a strong team and | tipped schools and many churches/gagq .. .. 238.09 mo doubt will build up a lucrative |™#Ke it a very desirable place in| Trout Lake .. 3,983.60 business.—Coleraine Optic. which to reside, especially if one has Third River 488.97 a family. Its growth, both in popula-} wit | bites f . 1,231.18 tion and the valuation of its improve- 27.87 Open Drug Store At Marble. |ments has been phenominal and is or ne Geo. C. Gilbert,.Jr. of Bovey was in |Causing outsiders to sit up and take Bovey $ 1,157.14 Grand Rapids, Monday. In compamy |Motice and to also cause them 0! Gohasset .. 272.91 with his father George will opem a|Wonder why they didn’t pick up the | cajymet 187.90 drug store at Mairble about the 15th |Snaps that are now netting their pur-) qojeraime 13,964.37 of January. The report in a Cass |Sh4sers good returns. Deer River 488.31 Lake paper that the Misses Gilbert | Such a village is Grand Rapids and|Holman .. .. 10.20 would return to Cass Lake to make |ajlthough many will exclaim that we!/Grand Rapids 6,964.82 their home, is a mistake, George|are, perhaps, glossing over the sur-|Keewatin .... .. ...... 19,732.64 informs us. Marble 12) Sune . 14,608.10 - (Continued on page five) Mian 8ST FA Two Dollars a Year ‘AGTIVE WORK FOR ~ TUBER WAREHOUSE | Meeting of Grand Rapids Growers’ Association Will Be Held at Vil- lage Hall Saturday. EXPERIMENT FARM TO CONTRIBUTE Offers $1,500 Toward Fand—H, A. Hopkins, Manager Market Association Will Be Present and Address Gathering. The most important meeting ever held jh the village, as to measures affecting the farmers, is scheduled toi take place at Village hall Satur- dap afternoon, January 7, at two o'clock, when the matter of building a potato warehouse will be discussed. Active steps hawe already been tak- en toward perfecting plans and it is | probable that at this meeting the actual work of organization and securing funds will be commenced. At a meeting held last spring, the business men of Grand Rapids of- fered to take shares in a potato warehouse and we think their of- fer will still hold good. It is est mated that the cost of erecting the proposed building will be about $3,- 000 and the Northeast Experiment farm is contemplating offering to contribute ome-half this sum, or $1,500, providing the farmers raise the required balance, and the legisla- ture ratifies the action. As there are, at the present time about 10,000 bushels of potatoes on hamd im the root cellars of the farm- ers of this vicinity, the importance of taking some steps toward the ereetion of a pbuilding that will in- sure their perfect preservation can mot be over rated. Such a building would be so constructed that the po- tatoes would be less liable to rot, wilt or sprout, and would therefore add materially to the exchequer of their owpers, if they are held until spring and then sold. Mr. H. A. Hopkins, of Duluth, man- ajser of the Producers’ Co-operative Market association, will be present amd will address the farmers on co- operation. In view of the fact Mr. Hopkins has put the association on its feet from a money losing venture ‘to. a paying proposition, his re faarks should be listened to with a great deal of interest. At this meeting Supt. McGuire who is secretary of the Grand Rapids Growers association, will give an ac- count of the fourteen cars shilpped to date, showing every dollar paid out. The workings of the association at} Duluth will also be carefully ex- plained. The shipments are collected for by Mr. Hopkins, at Duluth, and Mr. McGuire, as local secretary, pays the farmers in. this vicinity, making pay- ment: as soon. as fhe money is re- ceived here’ Those who have been inclined to kick at the slowness of the returns should bear. in m‘hgy Hopkins does not receive that Mr. the amounts from buyers, sometimes for @ period of] thinty, sixty or nine- 4x, days, but he sdils to no ane who {s not financially good for the amount of the shipment. “The association,” states Supt. PecGuire, “is going through a trying period, and a little support and a little patience om the part of the farmers will be greatly appreciated by those on whase sholders the weight of the enterprise is resting. Mr. McGuire reports there has been no 1043s of shipments, as yet, amd all shipments previous to Decem- ber 1 will be paid for by 7, the date of the meeting. Asj stated before, this meeting is 4 highly important one to the farm- ers and those who have their own interests at heart will be present and take an active part. January Nashwauk 11,710.45 Taconite 6,118.84 Warrants have been issued in these sums to the treasurers of the villages and townships, the money going into the improvement funds, and Auditor Spang can once more »breath q sigh of relief, for the ap- portioning of the funds is no small