Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, February 15, 1911, Page 4

PAGE FOUR. Grand Rapids WeratssReview Published Every Wednesday By E. C. KILEY. TWO DOLLARS A YEAR IN ADVANCE Entered at the Postoffice at Grand Rapids, Minnesota, as Second Class Matter. Official Paper of aie County locks now as if reappor- is an assured fact. Senator Yes, it tionment happy over the prospects, and is satisfied with the rangement of districts, especially in Gunn is well ar- northern Minnesota. So aa in today’s Duiuth Daily Herald the the following is reproduced from news columns of twenty years ago is date “Dr. J. R. Howes left last night for New York to ciose a contract with a chair factory which he hopes to have located at Grand The factory never materfalized and the energetic doc- pids.” chair tor has passed to his final reward, yut there evidences of his once haying lived in Grand Rapids. soul of optimism; are many He was the very lark clouds were ouly rich trim- s on the horizon as seen through the doctors visions. Grand Rapids would be better off to-day it he were stir up enthusiasm and ming here to kecp things on the perpetual boom. —— THE WORK OF GREY WOLVES Tonuage wax has appeared in ihe ature as every one ‘was quite it would before the, session end- -d. It does not come “as d tax meas- re, but as a political measure. lt backed by sincérty, nor hon- is not but by the supposed snorance, pohucal cunning of grey wolves. ii las os its nominal sponsers {homas trankson of #ilmore county, of Yellow Medicine and J, J Moriarity of Scott y These counties are in the Third and Seveath congression- J. M. Johnson county cour First, al districts fhe F and Third would be the considerable losers by reappor- most tionment. They now have, especially in the Senate, representation vastly beyond their rigths. Phe First district has ten senators and sixteen representatives for 201,- 054 population; the Third, nine sen- ators and twelve .representatives, allowing fer lap-overs, for 190,930 population, while St. Louis, Lake and Cook counties, with 172,621 popu- lation, have three senators and six representatives; Aitkin, Carlton, Cass, itasca and Koochiching coun- ties, with 63,189 population, have one senator and two representatives, and Morrison and Crow Wing coun- ties Lave one senator and two repre- sentatives for 40,914. in other words, the “iron country,” which these ten counties include, hav a population of 267,724, represented in the present senate by five mem- bers, as against twice, the number tor the 75,000 less people in the First congressional district; the nine sena- tors of the Third for 94,700 less popu lation, and the seven senators of the Seventh district for 86,000 less popu- lation. This is the political cunning back ot this tonnage tax bill., It is not ex- pected that it can pass. Governor Johnson's veto message once and for ail disposed of any such bill as this, which is practically’ a duplicate The state ac- message as’ conclusive, of the Bjorge measure, cepted that and this was not an issue in the last campaign. The “iron country”, declines to be either scared or bulldozed or held up by any such open attempt to per- petuate the present shameful legis- lative apportionment. it Will decline to treat or barter or job with men who will descend to thai’,sort of chi- canary to continue themselves in a political office, and who are ‘so, un- American, so lacking in the’ first principles of good citizenship or man- hood as to be eager to retain a double vote, Rotten boroughs are rotten bor- oughs, whether in England or Minne- esota, and the purpose of them is the same one place as the other—the sub-version of popular government. What the News Tribune hopes the members from this section will ask ‘Vind ineee aed as a as ee mittee report this highwaymen’s measure out at once, with such re-| commendation as its members be- lLeve, in and fairness, is right. Vhat it come from the commitiece honesty without change or ammendment. hat the report be made the special erder for a day not over a week distant. That it be given fair hear- ing, and come to a vote without de- lay. The house owes this much 10 itself, as the bill is but a play to de- lay and hamper, to prejudice and pre vent demanded by the people—which the tonnage tax is not. Every member of the house knows subject now as he will a month from now. They all fully understand the motive back of the bill. They know there are but few grey wolves among their number, just as much about this and the sooner these few are starved to death the better—Duluth News Tribune. Presbyterian Church Services. Devine services will be held av the Presbyterian church next Sunday as follows: 10:45 o’clock a. m., “The Man Who Could Say 1 Know”; 11:45 Sabbath school and _ bible study; 7:30 o'clock p. m. light song ser- vice; brief address, “Christ and the Sinner.” Rev. Leo R. Burrows will speak at both services and 2% cordial welcome is extended to all without a church home. its consideration of measures | NOTICE OF TOWN GAUCUS 4 Notice is hereby given that a caucus ofthe elect- ors of the town of Grand Rapids, Minn., will be held at Village hall, in the village of Grand Rap- ids, on Friday evening, March 3rd, 1911, at 8 o’- clock, for the purpose of placing in nomination, candidates for the follow- ing Offices to be voted for at the annual election to be held in said Town on Tuesday, March 7th, 191i, as provided by law, viz: F One Supervisor, 3 y’rs, One Clerk, One Treasurer, One Justice of Peace, One Constable. Cc. H. DICKINSON, FRANK GRANT, JOHN COSTELLO, Township Committee. AF Or the Cuy That Captured Louis Riel’s Rebels and Put an End to the North- west Canada Uprising---How Jerusalem One Sitting Contrary to Orders—A True Story as Related by the Dare-Devil Fries Thereof. Have you ever read a true and accurate history of the “Riel Rebel- lion?” Probably not, for the good and sufficient reason that it bas never before been published in cold print. The awful story that tollows has been related to only a few contfident- ial friends of tie hero, Jerusalem Jake. Among the favored ones hap- pened to be the editor of the Herald- Review. At one time the editor was on speaking terms with Jake, and it was during that period the story was related in all its cold-bloodedness. First, no doubt, the reader will make a mental inquiry as to who and why is Jerusalem Jake? Jake is much better known than his actions would indicate. Jake is a manhater. He speaks to only a few of us leading citizens, although we know him just as easy as if we had served as chauffeur to the wheel- barrow that conveyed the fertilizer to the incubator from which he emerged to become the hero of this bit of dramatic world history. If we recall correctly it was a well-known ex-chief of police in Grand Rapids who first dubbed him Jerusalem Jake. The ex-chief is somewhat of a biblical and historic- al reader and an excellent judge of human nature. He sized Jake up early in the game, nor did he mis- judge or overestimate Jake. He measured him with the unerring ac- curacy of the Bertilion system. Jake undertakes to use the church as @ cloak with which to hide his hidi- ousness. But somehow the church cloak doesn’t wear well when wrap- ped about Jake and soon it is full of holes that plainly expose the cor- ruption beneath. Then Jake gets mad at the church people and con- sequently he is in an almost coutinu- ous state of religious eruption. So was it for:many centuries with the ancient -city of Jerusalem—always being razed and ravished by war or undergoing reconstruction following a war. With the advent of each new minister Jake ‘ reconstructs, but the reconstruction doesn’t last long. Thus it came to pass that the ex- chief dubbed him Jerusalem Jake, because of the similarity of his hypo- critical church experiences with the historical vicissitudes of the Holy City. Now, perhaps, you know who and why Jerusalem Jake is. With this brief and incomplete introductors we will proceed with the true story of how Jake sharpshooted the Riel : | Sharpshooted Nineteen Indian Chiefs a i od aS & ed that bloody war. “It was a dark and stormy night in the Ozark mountains—no, in the Northwest Territory,”” began Jake one evening following a meeting of the village council. Jake was evident- jy in a reminiscent mood. The members had each committed incendi- arism on Booth’s Boquets and were prepared for the worst. The big chief was also present. “Relate to us cne cf ycur most famous steries, Jake,” said the police officer as he secretly stowed away half a doven choice domestic smokes in his spaci- ous coat pocket. In his well-known deep and gutteral vcice Jake settled down to entertain his colleagues. | “[’m not much on stories, but [ will relate to you a harrowing personal experience while I was lieutenant in the Canadian service doing active duty in the Riel Rebellion, that will | make your bleod run cold and your hair to stand on end as quills upon the fretful porcupine. Even unto this day the recollection of it fills and thrills me with the war spirit , that has been the dominate character- istic of my ancestors since the first | far dawn of Christian civilization among men. By the way, my gen- ealogical tree is so large that I was unable to bring it with me when I left Canada for It covers a ten acre lot and is literal- ly weighted down with wars and warriors, which shows that I direct descendant of one of the most illustrious families of the world. Yes, Just a whiff of.powder.and.I’m eager for the battle. It was born in me. My old general often tapped me on the shoulder and remarked that I was the most natural and coolest per- former in battle that he ever saw. While on dress parade he would place his shoulder straps and other regalia on me and put me in com- mand of the manuvers, while he would take a prominent position on the side-line to study and admire my skill and daring. But this, of course, has nothing todo with the experience that made me famous throughout the length and breadth of Canada, and nearly caused me no end of trouble for disobeying orders." At this point the big chief hit a sleeping member on the head with his club. After explanations Jake resumed: “ It was a dark and stormy night in the Ozark mo—no, in the Northwest Ter- ritory.. Captain Black, says, turning Rebellion full of holes and terminat-|tg me, ‘Jake it’s up to you. You'll the states. | ama! it’s natural for me. to fight.) > \have to scout this territory, report the location and operation of Riel’s red devils. I am utterly lost and | don’t know which way to turn. You are the one man to save the day. Pick out what men you want, take the best horses and start out to reconnoiter. You will be in full charge and such orders as you may give shall be obeyed. I will give one order only: You shall not open fire on the enemy should you encount- | er a band of rebels.’ At sunrise next morning I had my men ready and we were off to save Canada. | Says Capt. Black: ‘On you, Jake, de-, pends the future glory ef our be! loved Canada. Do your duty and your} countrymen will rise up and worship | you as a really great hero.’ With a| firm determination to do cr die I fed my men toward the mountains in! the distance. In a round-about recon- noiter we traveled until just as the stun was passing behind the moun- tain range. In a deep canyon far be- low the plateau on which we halted to use our field glasses the sound of human voices issued forth. In- | stiuctively I realized that our game was within reach. I gave hurried orders and soon we were in a posi- tion to get a full view of the assem- bled rebels. They were holding a! council of war. | counied the number. There were nineteen of the red ali chiefs and I recognized‘ them as being the most dangerous! of Riel’s leaders. Here is the op- portunity and now the time to strike, I said to the boys. ‘We can pick them off at a single volley.’ But they , remonstrated, calling my attention to the order of the commanding of-| ficer not to open fire. ‘i am serviiy Canada, and must end this cruel war though my actions should doom me to disaster and to death,’ was my resolute reply. I raised my rifle and took careful aim. The boys knew something was about to hap- pen. Determination was fixed in every line of my warlike face. In fear my men wheeled their horses about and started for headquarters. I was left alone. Then came the supreme test of my..courage and un- erring aim. After the first shot, re- treat for me was out of the question. I was rated as the best sharp shoot- ern in the Canadian service, Could I get the nineteen or would they get me? Stationing myself behind a projecting rock, I let go at three pt the enemies standing in line. Did they go down? Yes, like dogs, With rapid firing the nineteen soon were dispatched to the happy hunting grounds, But the end was not yet. My shooting attracted the attention of a band of about fifty of Riel’s best cavalry-men who were bearing down on me not half a mile away. Coujd I dodge their bullets and out- ride them ‘back to headquarters? At that time I was an expert dodg- er and was mounted on the fastest horse that ever carried a saddle on the North American continent. After we got well settled tO the chase it was fun for me to dodge bullets | while I kept up a continuous return fire nearly all night. When I reached camp there remained alive but one of the fifty. He followed me right into camp and gave him- self up, saying that he would giad-! ly die if the commanding officer | would but grant him the honor of | |grasping by the hand the greatest | | warrior of modern times. He call- ed me Napoleon and begged that by my hand he should be put to |death. Capt. Black was greatly af- | fected and requested me to humor! the poor devil, which I did by chop-! ping off his head with the road! monkey’s axe. The captain at once ordered me to the guard house where | he conducted me in person. He took | down my postmortem statement in| | detail while tears of gratitude and_ | patriotism burned up the grass at | ‘his feet. ‘Jake’ said he, as he wept on my neck, ‘you have broken | |the back bone of the Riel rebellion’, You are the savior of your country. What can we do to repay you? | Ask and you shall receive.’ But I declined his generous offer saying | there was great work for me to do |in Minnesota. All I asked was en- |ough to pay my fair to the North |Star state. Conscious that I had done my duty I was paid in full. | and here I am boys. What do you think of me? But not a sound of applause or approbation came in response. The mutts had fallen in- to a deep sleep’ and the roaring of their snoring was not unlike the booming of the battle. [Jerusalem Jake tells other notorious lies of his adventures that will be re- produced in these columns from time to time—Ed. Herald-Review.] _ Changes In Caste | In the personnel of the light classic “Don Caesar de Bazan,” Ed Whaling will appear as Marquis de Rotundo, while Mort Taylor will take the part of the first cavalier and Thos. Phil- lips as the second cavalier. Re- hearsal has been commenced and the people of Grand Rapids can look for- ward to a finished production on the 17th of March. TONNAGE TAX BILL MAY FAiL | charact OPTION DEBATE — IS INTERESTING. | te potrte? ¢ Speaker Qunn Keeps Pledge to See Fair Play. Supporters of Other Measures Op- posed to Passage of Such Legis- fation at This Session. St. Paul, Feb. 13.—it is, of course, no news that the county option bill, introduced in the house by Henry Rines of Mors, was defeated by a vote of 69 to 50. The friends of county op- tion did uut make as good a showing as they had hoped. However, that can not be attributed to any disposition of the house organization noi to give the advocates of the measure fair play. This the speaker had pledged himself to do. = that pledge. The de-| bate was full and free. Not only had every member an opportunity to speak | on the bill, but every member who did} speak was given an uuinterrupted and attentive bearing. Indeed, the only} demonstration which could have been s emly was made reo Spoke | against against not entirely ee excus When he cited the history of nations to show that the peoples who indulged most | freely in the use of intoxicants were the most saterprising, and interred | from that thet their progress was to be attributed their drinking habits, | and when he quoted scripture and the Savior himself favoring the use of wine which ccaketh the heart glad, some of the audience showed their disapproval by hissing him. At this the speaker interposed the threat that if there werg any more hisses or cat- calls he wonk? clear the galleries. | 7 | ee ete “te | The detate indicated, in the opin-| ion of those who favor the measure, | that the state is far from seeing the | last of the county option agitation. | There were those who predicted’ at its | close that the next Republican state platform would contain a plank in fa vor of county option. On the other | hand, its opponents are confident that | temperance agitation in this particular | form is practically killed by the county | posed Canadian option Ddill’s defeat However this! REPRESENTATIVE RINES. may be, the speeches in favor ot | | county option were not couched in the | j terms of men who were advocating a lost cause. They, indeed, proclaimed | that the defeat of the present bill | would not settie the question, and that | it would never be settled until it is set- tled “right”—ihat is, their way. The | circumstance, perhaps, was not with. | out significance that the address, on | all hands admitted to be the most | | clear, concise and able exposition of | the county option cause, was made by Mr. Burnquist, one of the representa. | tives from St. Paul, the very hotbed | of opposition to legislation of this { character. Mr. Burnquist is, besides, | from the district in which is located the larges! brewery in the state, owned | by a company the name of whose pres- ident has become a household word throughout Minnesota because it epi- tomizes the source of the opposi to so called sumptuary legislation t+ + A tonnage tax bili fas made its mei tion | i pearance the Bouse. It is very nearly identical with the tonnage tax bill of two years ago introduced by Mr. Bjorge, «hich subsequently passed both houses and was vetoed by Gov eronr Johnson Briefly stated it pro vides that iron properties shall be as | sessed as are other properties for lo cal and county purposes, and that, in j addition, a tax shall. be levied on ev- ery ton of ore mined for state pur- poses Th: ent ntro- duced by Fill- more count Johnson anby and Moriarity of Scott ty. Mr. Bjorge heiped to make tt few changes in its text. | Poh The prospects of the passage of the bill at this session are not good. Its late introduction is against it. So is the feeling among the friends of re- apportionment that the purpose of its i | paid by the iron interests. | senate, to | and agreement to practically wipe out the | and commodities | equally presentation at this time is to use it as a club to defeat a proper redistri- bution of the. legislative «districts of the state. Besides, many of the con- servative members of the house think the present time inopportune for the consideration of a tonnage tax bill. It it that the censtitutional proposed by Mr. Dunn ill tax fer good roads add largely to the taxes it is not im- probable besides that at-the present session the house will favor the bill imcreasing the gross earnings tax on railroads. The range portion to mileage, towards this than roads locat where and this tax comes ind oly out of the coffers of the steei trust. Why, it is asked, complicate matiers and endanger the passage of the re apportionment bill, the gross © ngs dment ga es will tax bill and the good roads bill by courting the opposition in which the attempt to ferce the passage of a tonnage t 1 at this e would certainly r Of course these ma ters do not touch the princ bill, but they are prac: objections sgainst taking up ih atter at this time certain, and properly so, to have weight with those ur @ the reforms to which I have referred - + + In this connection 1 have it from ex nflu cellent authority that power’ ences are alveady at work to bring about the defeat, for political reasons, of the go roads | a practically unanimous en sement, or such a modilicaiion of it as wiil render it inoperative and iveitective. I have hitherto expiained the object and purposes of Mr. Dunn's bills From the best information I can gather these bills are generally commended throughout the state as affording both the funds and the machinery by which a beginning can be made to make the country roads what they ought toe be Moreover ihe l-miil tax proposes to levy on the iarge cities their fair pro- portion of the tax for good roads, from which ultimately, though they 1] receive the be paid t ties of spin, Ramsey and Si Louis far exceed what can possibly be expended on roads within the borders. In view of the importance of this legisiation to the rural dis tricts of the state, the favorable ac tion of the is a matter of such vita! fmportance that I fee! it my duty to direct attention to the character of sonate i the opposificn to Mr. Dunn's bills which | has been brought to my notice. + & & The house refused the other day ta go on record in opposition to the pro reciprocity treaty Sentiment was, however, fairly well divided between those who approved those who disapproved of the trade barriers which have been erect ed betweei the United States and Canada. As was natural the opposi tion to free trade with Canada came largely from the representatives of ag ricultural communities. Mr. Harding put it very well when he said that farmers had, by being given nominal protection on their products, of which they could see no direct ad eee: for years consented to pay reundly for the protection of the products of sane ern manufacturers. Now, when the protection had became real, and added to the value of agricultural products, it is proposed to take it away and open the gates wide to the products | of cheap Canadian lands. ++ + There are several telephone biils be fore the committees of the house and senate for consideration and hearings on them have been begun. Legisla tion is desired to require different tel ephone systems to make connections over each other’s lines. Railroads are required to do this. It is contended that in the public interest telephone | companies should be compelled to Make such connections at a reasona ble charge satisfactory to the railroad commission or some other supervisory authority. The multiplication of rural telephone lines and independent com panies makes this almost essential if the public is to have efficient service. Naturally any reform in this direction {is strenuously opposed by the long distance lines, who always have a corps of officials present at the hear. | ings, while the public is generally in adequately represented. + + + Senator Kunze’s bill providing for a public holiday between May 1 and Oct 1 to be designated by the governor and to be known as Minnesota day has been reported out favorably. Besides ‘the desirability of such a holiday to | the end that patriotic pride in the | state and its achievements may be cultivated it is contended that the effect of establishing Minnesota day would be to more thoroughly adver- | tise the state. bb + A new theory has been evoived by | those who favor discriminating rail road rates. The lower rates on coal generally to the Twin Cities is justified on the ground that their effect is to protect Minne sota industries against the industries of other states. That may be well enough, but why should the Twin Cit- fes only be considered? Why should not industries in the smaller cities be avored? ‘i > ++ + The senate has passed a resolution | favoring au adjournment of the legis- lature at the end of March. It is un- likely, however, that adjournment will oe had at that time. JOHN LAWSON. 2 ene