Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, March 27, 1912, Page 3

] ! I OFFICIAL PAPER OF Grand Rapids Herald-Review. OFFICIAL PAPER OF Grand Rapids Itasca Co. and Village. and School Dist. Township No. One Vor, XXII. —No 39 Granp Rapips, ITasca County, MINN., Wepnespay, MARCH 27, (912 Two Dollars a Year DISTRICT COURT BEGINS SESoION Light Criminal Calendar For Pre- sent Term, Eighty-Six Civil Cases. JUDGE WRIGHT PENS SESSION Grand Jury Convened Tuesday— Naturalization Papers Granted to Many New Citizens. District court convened Tuesday, March 26, Judge Wright of Park Rap- ids presiding. The grand jury was sworn in Tuesday afternoon, and the petit jury took up their work Wed- nesday, There is an unusually light ‘crimin- al calendar for this term, as practi- cally all of the criminal cases were cleared away at tho last session and this term ‘begins with a clear record. A few civil cases held over from the last term and 86 civil cases in alt are before the court. On a reading of the calendar 40 civil cases were sect for jury trial, WILL EXHIBIT AT Booth To Exhibit Their Work At State Fair. MEETING MONDAY ENTHUSIASTIC School Officials and Commissioners ; Unite In Commendation of Plans—Officers Are Elected. jschool officials of the sounty was held here Monday afternoon and evening, at which the problems of the rural schocls were the feature of the afternoon discussion and the question of a school exhibit from Itasca county occupied the atten- tion of these in attendamce at the. evening sersion. President Bohannon of the Du- luth schools was unable to be pres ent and Director Burgess was de- tained at Nevis, where-he is con- ducting a series of meetings. The speakers of the afternoon session but other dispesiticn may be made|were Supt. J, A. Vandyke of Coler- of the cases later. Tuesday evening the case of Frank Caldwell, charged with a statutory offense, wes heard, Caldwell being released on a $1,000 bail bond. The first case called Wednesday morning was that of Mike Stanich vs, the Pearson Mining company. This is a personal injury case, and J, de LaMotte of Duluth is appearing for Standish, while the Pearson Mining company is being represented by Alexander Marshall of Duluth. Eighteen applications for natural- aine; who spcke on ‘Moral and Health Welfare of Our Schools,” Commissioner C. M. King of Decr River, who gave an interesting talk on school matters in their i to county affairs, pointing out among other things thet the physicians appointed as health officers were ft the service of the schools when- ever required; D. M. Jewell, direc- tor of agriculture of the Deer River schools, spoke on “The Idustrial Problems In Our Rural Schools,’’.and Supt. A. J. McGuire was an interest- ization papers appeared: and _ these are being taken up today. Grand jury men serving are: Andrew Anderson Effie; J. Ham- ing speaker on_gemenal matters re- lating to the schools and public morals. At the conclusion of Mr. McGuire's mon, Nashwauk; J. J. Hanson, Nasksiay g resolution, commending the Becker, Cohasset; Henry Seaman, Deer River; Charles Larser, Coleraine; J. H. Carlson, Nashwauk; George Heinrich, Co- hasset; Owen Skelly, Cohasset; A. D. Ingersoll, Deer River; H. M. Sword, Lake Jesse; T. R. Dodson, Nashwauk; Charles Mueller, Split- hand; John Lanto, Nashwauk; Peter Bohn, Third River; O. K. Sherman, Trout Lake; Nels Nelson, Coler- aine; Dabiel Powell, Lake Jesse. LOGGERS REJOICE AT PRESENT SEASON Men Who Were Hit Hard Last Year Are Making Good This . Winter. wauk; Gecrge ©. M. Erskine, of Grand Rapids, connected with the Erskine Stack- house company, loggers, was in Du- luth on business Friday and gave the following interview to the News- Tribune. “The past winter,” said Mr. Ers- Kine, “could not be improved On as far as logging conditions are concerh- ed, as many who played a losing game for several years were enabled to get back on their feet when they disposed of this season's cut. “A large amount of stuff has re mained in the woods for several years on account of the early break- ups. Loggers would extend every energy in getting out the contracted number of million feet and when about half through hauling the snow would melt and they were thus com- Pelled to suspend operations. until the next winter. “In this way they played a losing game and some were forced out of the business. “However, all who were able to weather the adverse conditions stand a good chance of landing on their feet now. There is plenty of snow in the woods, the skidding is good and I look for a late spring. This will give everybody a chance to get their stuff to the landing poerheant there -be no trouble in ‘deliveries when spring poi county officers for their attitude in guppretisirg vice, was drafted and will be presented to the grand jury- In the evening these attending tthe meeting were the guests of the jGrand Rapids schools et a ‘dinner served im the domestic art room by Miss Carpenter and the girls of ihe domestic science classes. Covers were laid for thirty, and the follow- ing delicious menu was served: Grapefruit Cocktail Ripe Olives Salted Almonds Pamolas Bouillon Baked Whitefish—Maitre d’Hotel Tomatces with Mayonaime Fillet of Beef Potato Chips Olive Oil Pickles Franconia Potatoes Spinach a la Bechamel Grape Punch Wafers Burnt Almond Charlotte Devils Food—Marshmellow Icing Stuffed Dates ‘Coffee Several ladies were in attendance at the dinner besides the schoo] of- ficials, the ladies being the guests of Mrs. Whipple, county superinten- dent of schools. Cheese Supt. Freeman of district No. One presided as toastmaster and at the conclusion of dinner presented the principal topic before the gathering, the desirability cf making an ex- hibit of the county school work at the state fair this year. Mr. Freeman pointed out the fact ‘what such an would mean much to the county the way of new settlers, as it would demonstrate that no one need; hesitate to come here through fear jof finding inadequate school facili- ties. Among the gentlemen called on by King, Supt. McGuire, A. M. Sisler, D. M. Jewell, Supt. Keenan of Deer River, Supt. Vandyke of Coleraine, Commissioner O’Brien, Mr. Hedquist of district No. Five and Mr. Thorn- berry of district No. Ten. The ex- pressions of these gentlemen were heartily in favor of br cl git plan, THIS YEAR'S FAIR Schools of Itasca County Will Ty An enthusiastic meeting of the! exhibit Syndicate the Minneapolis & Rainy | Presidential election that unless they in|River railroad, a short line running lig @t present at work on the con-| Supt. Freeman to express their views Miles of the northern end of the 80n why the cost of production was along these lines were Commissioner| Minneapolis & Rainy River property. | Supposed to be greater here than An Easter Vision The Easter bells were ringing clear and loud, The Easter lilies nodded. pure and white; | I lingered to behold the moving crowd, And wondered at the splendor of the sight.” I thought of all the sweat that had been spent, To bring about the spectacle I saw, Of all the shoulders prematurely bent, Of all the artful dodging of the law, That He who came to banish wrong and died With toil-bruised handg might thus be glorified. I heard the swish of silks and saw the flash Of gems half-hid in many a costly fold, I saw the lavish evidence of Cash, And thought of little faces, pinched and cold. I watched obsequious servants bending low, And saw the ragged rabble pushed aside; | I saw old women rouged and proud to show The vulgar vanity of worldly pride; I thought of all the wrongs that had been done, For such qa “tribute” to poor Mary's son. Lo, there was One who whispered: “Follow Me” And turning from the scele that was so fair, He led me to the haunts of poverty, And sadly pointed out the sorrow there. I looked upon old men still young in years, Too weak to wield the tools with which they wrought; I saw pale women toiling, and through tears Beheld the poor rewards their toiling brougitt, And from the deadly hovels all about Were people bearing little coffins out. Then, while the Easter bells rang loud and clear, And while the lilies nodded, pure and white, He bade me follow still, and from those drear Surroundings took me to a splendid height. He showed me peaceful cities free from shame, {Where no one suffered for another’s greed, Where brotherhood was not an empty name, And no man coveted beyond his need; I saw a world from want and warring free, And knew that I beheld what is to be. : 8: ee Kiser. the Minneapolis & Rainy River, have been in Deer River the fore part of the week in consultation with Backus, Brooks representatives and it is known that the transfer has been under consideration. WILL DEBATE WITH COLERAINE PUPILS Grand Rapids and Coleraine Stud- ents Will Discuss Reciprocity Thursday Evening. 1 By an unanimous vote Supt. Free- man was nde president of the or- ganization that..will undertake the work; Supt. Keenan of Deer River was made vice-president; Supt. Van- dyke of Coleraine, secretary, and C. H. Dickinson treasurer of district No One was elected treasurer. The president appoirted A. M. Sisler to the executive committee. It was suggested that, following the exhibit at the state fair, the en- tire exhibit be brought back to Grar § Rapids for exhibition at the county fair and, at the request of Commis- sioner King, it will then be sent to Minmeapolis as a permanent part of the northern Minnesota Development league's exhibit. The helpful features of the plan; A debate on the question: “Re- of a gettogether session for the | solved, That Reciprocity With Cana- echool directors and officials of the|4% Would Be Beneficial to the county were very clearly demonstrat- United States,” will be held in the ed, and it is expected that this will high school auditorium Thursday be made a permanent institution of |¢vening, March 28, between stu- the county work hereafter. dents of the Grand Rapids and Among those from outside points | Coleraine high schools. who attended the meeting were Louis Muriel Fairbanks, Blanche Gaard Samuelson, D. Parmeter and Gust{@nd Robert Gitson will mepresent | Hedquist of district No. Five; w. A.|Grand Rapics, taking the negative Wallace, D. B. Jewell and Supt. Kee-Side of the question. There will nan of Deer River; Commissioners C./be an admission charge of 25 cents M. King and Maurice O’Brien; Supt./for adulid ard 15 cents for chil J. A. Vandyke and A. M. Sisler, Col:r dren. paulben rancriy omeaictaey LAWRENCE STRIKE BACKUS-BROOKS MAY paves QuT FAGTS HAVE BOUGHT ROAD few at the expense of the great mas of citizens, that allows greed Report Current in Deer River That | !ifeblood of little children, has been ' to enrich itself at the cost of the Minneapolis & Rainy River forcibly illustrated by the recent | Has Been Sold textile strike at Lawrence, Mass. Viewing the strike in its relation to It is reported in Deer River that the tariff, the Indianapolis News says: “Laborers were told at the the Backus-Brooks interests have fi- nally acquired from the Weyerhauser last voted for protection, factories must north from here a distance of 31;¢l0Se and industrial stagnation would miles. The BackusBrooks comedy result. On the Other hand, it was! pointed out to the consumer that the! struction of a road running south American laporer was highly effici- from International Falls and at! ent, but also highly paid. The high- Present built to within about 10/{er cost of labor was given as a rea- The gap will be filled in and the broad, and hence protection was Mew purchasers will utilize the road|imperative. Thus it would seem, for shipments to and from their|Judging from the Lawrence strike, pulp and paper mill and other enter-|that not only are the consumers prises at Fort Frances and Interna-|@Ware now of the tariff deception. tional Falls. but the mill-workers also. Both No confirmation from the officials have been exploited for the Benefit ld be obtained of the consumma-|of the woolen trust. And in this eect: tue: toe. oaks Seven a Tespect, the woolen situation is no ead highly pro- COUNTY SCHOOLS WILL GET $8,020.16 Apportionment Made From the Mirch Current School Fund For the State. THE RATE 1S $2.00 PER PUPIL Schools of District No. One Will Receive $3,855.77 From Ap- portionment of State Money. County Auditor’ Spang has receiv- ed the March apportionmert from the state school fund for Itasca coun- ty, which totals $6,000 this year. One-half of the penalty interest fund also goes to the school fund, which helps to bring up the total to $8,- 620.16, The apportionment is made on the rate of $2.00 for each pupil, Itasca county having 3,140 schoo] children enrolled, and will be as follows: District No. One, 1,421 pupils en- rolled, $3,855.77. District No. Two, 808 pupils en- rolled, $2,192.47. District No. Five, 31 pupils enroll- ed, $84.11. District No. Six, rolled, $1,025.68. District No. Nine, 441 pupils en- rolled, $1,196.62. District No. Ten, 28 pupils ezroll- ed, $75.97. 385 pupils en- District No. Eleven, $3 pupils en- | rolled, $89.54. DEER RIVER MAN IS DECLARED INSANE. Thorvald Johnson, Homesteader, Committed to State Hospital Fol- lowing Hearing Friday. Thorvald Johnson, a homesteader living about ten miles north of Deer River, was brought here Friday on an insanity charge. An examina- tion was made and, following the findings of the physicians, Johnson was ordered taken to the state hos- pital at Fergus Falls. Sheriff Riley left Saturday with the, unfortunate man, whose hallucination takes the form of hearing voices about him and talking with invisible Persons. Johnson is apout 40 years of age and unmarried, Several rela tives live at Harris, Minn., and these have been notified. PROGRESSIVES HEAR PETERSON Champion of LaFollette Speaks to Large Gathering on Topics of the Hour The doctrines of progressive Re !publicans have an able champion in the Hon. James A. Peterson, who ad- dressed a large audience in village hall Saturday evening on the political) - Problems of tthe day as viewed from @ progressive standpoint. Mr. Peterson commended the pri- mary election law which while still faulty in many details, will work out into an effective instrument of popular government. The questions of the initiative, referendum and re- call were other progressive measures which Mr. Petérson advocated, as giving the people opportunities to ex- press their wishes, and being the most effective measures yet de- signed for the people to control the men whom they place in"power. Mr. LaFollette was cited by the speaker as being not only a man with vision, but having the power to put his dreams into practice—a pow- er in which so many of the fine minds of the time are lacking. SETTLERS COMING BY EVERY TRAIN W.R. MacKenzie Predicts Great Year for Northern Minnesota District. HUNDREDS VISIT COUNTY EXHIBIT Development Association Exhibit at Minneapolis Center for Crowds. —Board Will Use Tract at Blackberry. “It will be a great year for North- ern Minnesota,” said W. R. Mac- kenzie, secretary of the Northern Minnesota Development association, who gave an interview to the Duluth Herald during his visit there last week. “One evening this week 2,000 Settlers passed through St. Paw! and 700 of them had tickets to Northern Minnesota points. The proportion is | often greater. We have inquiries from all over the United States and I predict that the immigration into Northern Minnesota will be greater this year than the combined immigra- tion for several ye: past.” Mr. Mackenzie is also immigration commissioner of the association and has charge of the exhibit at 93 South Third street, Minneapolis. He says that the exhibit is a great show point for visitors to Minneapolis and is visited by hundreds of people every day. Twenty-nine counties of the thirty-three in the association are rep ‘resented in the agricultural exhibit. | Files of rinety-one papers published ; im Northern Minnesota are kept. “I find that the counties that do {some advertising on their own ac- count are at an advantage,” said Mr. | Mackenzie. “Some of the counties have failed to send in any literature and those that have literature there for distribution get attenlion more ; readily. I would recommend that all counties send in literature advertis- ing their lands.” Mr. Mackenzie is.looking forward to the meeting of the Northern Minne sota Development association at In- ternational Fells in June. He says that the dates will be selected soon and adver begun. In order not to conflict with the Democratic state convention, which will be held June 6, Mr. Mackenzie siys that the meeting at International Falls will probably be set for the following week. He is anxious to avoid con- that the largest attendance possible may be obtained. A contract was let this week for the clearing of a tract of land at | Blackberry, Itasca county, for the re- | clamation board of which Mr. Mac- kenzie is also secretary. Six tracts | are now being cleared and the con- tracts for the other four will be let within three weeks. The reclamation board; will. be ready with a report at the next session of the legislature. FOREST RESERVE FOR ITASCA COUNTY Duluth Man Will Urge That Tract North of Coleraine Be Made State Park. G. G. Hartley of Duluth is urging ing the advisability of utilizing a tract of land north of Bovey and Coleraine for a state park or forest reserve, The territory suggested will include towns 59, 24; 58 and 59, 25; and 58 and 59, 26; with the exception of the western tier of sections in the 1st two towns. The district is filled with lakes that are well stocked with fish. The big timber has been cut out and there is a healthy second €rowth of young pines. The reservation of a tract for a state park would be a wise provision, ag the time is not far distant when the agriculturalist will have utilized much of the territory that is now ‘a’playground for the summer tourist and a field for the hunter and fisher man. flicting dates with any big meeting so Ei