Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, May 14, 1913, Page 1

j } 7% _M. Potter, kindergarten. Vor, XXIII. No. 45 GREAT NORTHERN TO OPERATE ITS MINES | Upon Expiration of Lease With | Former Timber Operator in Itasca|The Cass Lake Booster Should be | Commencement Class Will’be Seen Steel Trust in 1915, Hill In- terests Will Continue. The trustees of the Great North- | ern mining interests have submitted their annual report of the work of | the company together with a pros- | pectus of the concern’s intentions | for the near future. The trustees are Louis W. Hill, James N. Hill, Walter J. Hill and Edward T. Nichols, and it is evidently their intention to be in position when} the steel trust leases expire in 1915 to continue the shipment of ore to independent concerns. From the tone of the report it is indicated that the properties now held under lease by the Great Western Mining company will be | placed at once in the producing | class, and this will mean an enor- mous increase in tonnage for the Great Northern. Agreements have already been reached with the Great Western whereby this company releases all rights to the mining properties not actually worked by them at this time, and this will give the Hill interests an opportunity to do all preliminary work on the properties and be in a position with the open- ing of the 1915 season to put them in the producing class. Contracts for the stripping of these mines during 1913 and 1914 have already been entered into, it is said. The report estimates that by an expenditure of about $3,000,- 000 a tonnage totaling nearly 150,- 000,000 tons of ore will be uncover- ed at the Whiteside, Dunwoody and Smith mines, and that by an ad- ditional expenditure of about $600,- 000 there will be available in the neighborhood of 2,500,000 tons at the Enterprise mine. It is also estimated that about 15,000,000 tons of ore of all grades will be avail- able in 16-56-23 near. Calumet and Marble, while the Wabigon proper- ties is expected to contribute 5,000,- 000 tons at an expenditure of about $6,000,000. The Bennet mine near Keewatin is also expected to be- come one of the Great Northern’s big producers to be operated by this company. Those who expected to see a fall- ing off in the production of Itasca mines because of the cancellation ef the steel trust leases, will, ap- parently, not find their fears real- ized. With the steps taken by the Hill interests and the prospecting work being done by the Jones & Laughlin people at this end of the range it would seem that Itasca county is to become a greater iron ore producer than ever within the next few yea: S, a SU oe Miners at Nashwauk Out. A small strike was inaugurated Ly a handful of Bulgarians at the St. Paul mine near Nashwauk last week, and they succeeded in get- ting enough of their countrymen to join the movement to tie up the work from Monday morning to Tuesday afternoon. ‘The strikers | were recent importations from St. Louis, and the reason for the walk- out was that the company refused to spot cars to take them to and from work at the mine, a distance of about half a mile. The entire erew was paid off, and about 50 of the strikers returned to” work. According to the Nashwauk Her- ald, the labor situation in that sec- tion is satisfactory, and no lack of men is reported by the mining companies, -¢)7) 7 ww | 2 Teachers For District No. 2 At a meeting of the school board of District No. 2 held at Coleraine on Friday, Prof. Van Dyke was reappointed as superintendent for the ensuing year. Miss Selma J. August will again have charge of the music and danc- ing departments, Miss Vesta F. Williams, penmanship and commer- cial, and Arthur G, Bovay, agricul- | ture. For the Olcott high school at Marble, the following instructors | were chosen: Krueger, principal, science and mathematics; Agnes C. Moffatt, English; George H. Wichmann, manual training; Rhoda McCoy, do- mestic science; Hattie M. Hedy sixth and seventh grades; Ida M. Hegg, fourth and fifth; Katherine Doran, second and third; Gertrude M. Bawden, first and second; Eva | Washington, {that he became the leading spirit WILLIAM DEARY DIES IN THE WEST County Passes Away at His Home in Idaho. William Deary died at his home in Potlatch, Idaho, on Wednesday of last week. The cause of death was attributed to hemorrhage of the lungs, but for some years Mr. Deary had been a sufferer from Bright's disease. William Deary for years was one of the best known and most active lumberman in Itasca county in the days when logging was about : the only industry of the county. Since going west Mr. Deary had been general manager of the Pot- latch Lumber company and _ thej Idaho and Montana Railway company. He was a man of unusual business activity, capa- ble of directing large affairs, and in one of the largest lumber con- cerns of the west was not surpris- ing to his old-time friends and as-)}. sociates in Northern Minnesota. When the lumber industry was at its height in northern Wiscon- sin and Minnesota, William Deary was a power in the great lumber world. In the last several decades of the rapid rise of that industry in the important forest country of western America he was recognized as a pioneer in new fields, and a successful trailbreaker for the man mill-owners now occupying, as au- thorities, the vast territory con- trolled by the lumber corporations in the western states, Mr. Deary was credited with building the railroads that opened up the Potlatch country to the commercial world. He had been actively connected with the Pot- lateh company for 11 years and before then divided his time be- tween his interests in the west and those in Minnesota and Wisconsin. About 25 years ago he resided at Chippewa Falls in Wisconsin, wher he was connected with the Weyer- haeuser syndicate. He was born in Canada 60 years ago and came to northern Minneso- ta during his early 20s. He worked and fought his way up from the bottom of the ladder to the top ranks of his chosen business, and was always credited with being a man of unapproachable character, | indomitable, will, ceaseless industry and impartial fairness. It is said that the men employed under his direction were much attached to him and regarded him as an un- usual character, brim full of kind- ness and wonderful mentality. He is survived by a widow’ and three children: Marie attending school in New York; William, stu- dent in an eastern college, and Hel- en, at home. “The Dawn of Plenty.” Don’t forget the “Dawn of Plenty” illustrated at the auditorium on Sat urday night. This lecture will be given under the auspices of the Junior class of the high school and will be ‘illustrated with the finest moving pictures and slides obtain- able. Mr. Frank Stockdale who gives the “Dawn of Plenty” is a splendid speaker, he is a mirthful orator with a message. A rare treat is promised the people of Grand Rapids at the high school on Saturday evening, May 17. The admission charge will be 25 and 415 cents. No reserved seats. School Electrical Exhibit. On Saturday, the 24th, the high school pupils will hold their annual electrical exhibition at the auditor- ium. As this department is one of the most interesting and instruc- tive in the high school course, the exhibition should*prove of _ more than usual interest. The ~ wireless apparatus will be seen in working order, as well as dozens of other electrical appliances and conveni- ences. S. H. Cook Disappears ~ S. H. Cook, manager of the White Cedar Lumber company’at Deer River, has been missing for about |ten days and it is feared that he|Atmy Circle, and M. B. A, Mayor | has met death by drowning in Squaw, Riddell, of the village council, was lake. Mr. Rossbrook, postmaster © at] Other organizations of the town | Max, found a coat on the shore of |@Vidence their patriotism by send- KOLL I$ CANDIDATE FOR COMMISSIONER Made Immigration Head by State Board. The Heralh-Review is pleased to feel that M. N. Koll of Cass Lake may be appointed state immigration commissioner. His friends have brought him forward as a can- didate and back of his can- didacy is an element of strength in the business circles of all north- ern Minnesota that should not be] termole, silghtly treated by the state board | Spaulding, Morris Bowman; of immigration. Speaking of Mr. Koll’s qualifica- tions the Duluth Herald says: “The news has been received with marked enthusiasm on the part of Duluth men interested in-the de- velopment of Minnesota. Mr. Koll can count on the united support of this section of the state, and un- doubtedly the same may be said for the whole of Northern Minne- sota, “Mr. Koll is first of all a live wire. He has unbounded faith in Northern Minnesota. He has the spirit that will instill the same faith in prospective settlers. He is a capable business man, an ener- getic booster and a man who will put the immigration work of the state on a firmer foundation than any on which it has rested to date. “Mr. Koll has resigned from the executive committee of the North- ern Minnesota Development asso- ciation in order to be free to push his application for the place va- eated by Mr. Maxfield. The an- nouncement of his candidacy will undoubtedly bring him support from all parts of the state, and by the time Governor Eberhart return from his western trip it is expect- ed that Koll sentiment will have reached a volume that will make his favorable consideration by the immigration board certain. _“Although Mr. Koll_is a Republi- can, his appointment would not be taken as a political one, but would put the immigration bureau on a firm foundation of efficiency. He has been in the land business in Cass Lake for years. He has been instrumental in putting more set- tlers on land in that county than perhaps any other man in any other county in the state. He is extremely practical and extremely earnest, and his friends hope he will land the place, not only, for the recognition to him but for the efficiency of the immigration department.” Have the Right Idea Mesabe Ore:—Itasca county is surely going after good roads in earnest. The county commissioners of that county have decided to ex- pend four hundred thousand dol- lars for trunk highways under the provisions of the Elwell law, where- by the state stands a share of the expense. These trunk highways, together with the feeders that the county will build, will give Itasca county a road system that should be the best in any county in the state. This will mean the earliest de- velopment of the agricultural pos- sibilities of the county, as the pros pective settler goes where he can get good land and good roads at the same time. © | =! - If the Saint Louis county commis- sioners would take a little more in- terest along similar lines, it would not take long until Saint Louis coun: ty would come into its own—that to which its thousands of rich acres entitle it. es Memorial Day Observances. For the Memorial Day arrange- ments, one representative from each organization in town has been added to the committee on parade. At a meeting in the public library on Tuesday, May 13, presided over by Miss Margaret Aiton, members were present from the following so cieties: Public schools, I. 0. 0. F., Woman’s club, Royal Neighbors, Re beccas, Frie Department, Grand also present. It is now desired tha the lake and brought it to Deer|i#g word by postal card or tele- River, the garment being identified|Phone as to willingness to appoint as belonging to Mr. Cook. searching party headed by C. M. King left for Squaw lake to make}- _ a search for the missing man, but could discover no trace of him. A|a delegation for Memorial day. W. L. MADDY, Secretary. “The Dawn of Plenty,” at the Granp Rapibs, Irasca County, Minn., WepNEsDAY May 14, 1913 SENIORS TO PRESENT | WHOLESALERS WANT {AUTO SENSATION ~NEW FARCE COMEDY in “The Private Secretary” During Last Week. The senior class of the high ool will present “The Private retary,” a farce comedy, during mmencement week. The cast is, follows: _Mr. Marsland, John Benton; Harry Marsland, Robert Gilbert; Mr. Cat- termole, David Rima; Douglas Cat- Frank: Le Mere; Robert Mr. Sydney Gibson, Fred Rosholt; John a servant, and Knox, a writ-server, Richard Fischer; Edith Marsland (dughter to Mr. MaYsland), Claris- Sa Clay; Eva Webster (her friend) Helen Fraser; Mrs. Stead (Douglas’ landlady), Margaret O’Connell; Miss Ashford, Muriel Fairbanks. Re- hersals are being held under the direction of Fred Carson of the athletic department, and Miss Har- riet Kummerer, a talented member of the faculty. ‘The senior class numbers 38, the largest in the history of the school, as follows: Alice Avery, Catherine Beckfelt, John Benton, Ethel Bick- ley, Ray Boorman, Morris Bowman, Adele Brackin, Elmer Carpenter, Clarissa Clay, Mary Dinwiddie, Maud Dinwiddie, Frances Finni- gan, Muriel Fairbanks, Richard Fischer, Helen Fraser, Robert Gilbert, Bertha Gillaland, Emma Hursch, Bessie Kelley, Frank Le Mere, Grace McDonald, Ella Mills, Phyllis Mooers, Esther Morse, Winnie Meyers, Margaret O’Connell, Robert Patterson, Santina Ponti, Warren Poppe, Mildred Prescott, David Rima, Carrie Rosholt, Mary Shaughnessey, Howard Sher- man, Eva Stade, Clare Wilcox, Ber- nice Williams. Change of Superintendent. my is said A. Y. Peterson, assist- ait general superintendent of hte Oliver Mining company for the Chisholm district has been placed in full charge at Coleraine with the title of general superintendent suc- ceeding M. H. Godfrey, who has been general superintendent since John €. Greenway left the Oliver. Nothing can be learned of “Mr. | Godfrey’s plans although there has been a rumor for several months that he is about to be promoted to a still more important position with the Oliver company. Deer River Citizen Dies Frank Moore, for five years agent of the Minneapolis Brewing com- pany at Deer River, died last Wed- nesday at the Bemidji hospital of fatty degeneration of the heart. He leaves a wife and four young child- ren to mourn his loss. He was born at Glidden, Wis., where his * re- mains were shipped for interment. i | At the Gem t The Gem management has_ se- cured some of the best films for the next two weeks that have been presented to our people fora long time. Tonight and Thursday the two-reé] Kalem production, ‘The Wives of Jamestown,” will be the feature. This is a historical pro- duction and the story takes place partly in England and partly in America. Vist On Saturday and Sunday, the 17th and 18th, the ninth number of the “Mary” series, entitled “A Way to the Underworld,” oné of the most interesting films of the entire ser- ies, will head the bill. By special ar- rangement the management has also' secured the beautiful drama, “Alixe, or “The Test of Friendship,” for | this evening. Your old favorites, Helen Gardner and Earl Williams are the leads in this production, and this should prove its value. The bill for the evening will con- clude with’ a laughable comedy, “A Trap to Catch a Burglar.” Monday and Tuesday the ever- popular Pathe Weekly willbe shown day and Thursday, the Kalem two- ; Situation with the final re-adjust- ITASCA’S POTATOES Triumph Seed to Farmers on Share Basis. Supt. A. J. McGuire of the North Central Experiment farm has re- ceived a communication from D. E. Ryan & Co., of Minneapolis, one of the largest potato buying houses in the Northwest, asking him to at- tempt to gét the farmers hereabouts interested in the Early Triumph potato. The concern offers to fur- nish seed to farmers on a basis of one bushel for two. That is, they will take two bushels when the cro is harvested for every bushel of seed they furnish now. If any con siderable interest is shown in the proposition a meeting of potato growers will probably be called for the purpose of taking the matter up systematically. All the Carmen potatoes reserved for seed at the farm have been disposed of, the demand having been far greater than was anticipat ed. This is a hopeful sign as it shows that farmers are aiming at uniformity in the product. BUSINESS OUTLOOK; GETS PUBLICITY From Hibbing to Grand Rap- ids is Famous. If the press of the United States would take some of the facts per— taining to the marvelous wealth ef itasca county’s agricultural lands, as published from week to week im the Herald-Review, and give them the free publicity that has beem accorded an automobile incident im which Mr. C. H. Dickinson of Gran@ Rapids carried one of the leading parts, the rush of settlers to thie county would surpass anything of the kind ever experienced by any. section of the country at any peri= od of its history. But the press is not inclined to do that. A headon collision of two aute- mobiles in which no particular damage resulted; no one was hurt seriously; the occupants were not sudednly and unceremoniously trang ferred from one machine to the other, and from which no romance grew, was erroneously reported te the city press and the story has made the rounds from Maine te Mexico and from Canada to the Gulf. ‘3 Howard Doran, son of Mrs. Katherine Doran of Grand Ba- CROP CONDITIONS Reported by First State Bank, Grand Rapids, The event in the business world has been the new tariff bill. Drawn with the purpose to revise sched- ules downward in the interest of the consumer, the departure in our economic policy naturally appears drastic to many industrial inter- ests. Speaking broadly, the bill has has been quite favorably received. Criticism has not been lacking of certain schedules and there are glaring. incensistencies that can- principles but these are expected to be-corrected before the bill be- comes a law. The paramount question is its ef- fect on business. Those industries most intimately connected with high) protective duties—especially — the textiles—are showing the positive evidence of a slow-down. There ha been a falling off in orders, which is to be expected, but the reduction of stocks trom manufacturer to re- tailer is making for a sound trade ment to new conditions. ! While there has been some slow- down in general business, it is be- | lieved to be as much reflective of the “between-seasqu” period as of tariff changes. One of the most noticeable and encouraging results of the impending changes is the ten dency to accept the “competitive tariff,” as Mr. Underwood calls the; bill, as démanded by the people and to direct their efforts to meet the new conditions by concentration or greater efficiency. There are busi- ness men of this country who be- lieve, in the end, this will be benc- ficial and stimulating and will re- sult in ourmanufacturers increasing their foreign trade tremendously. The- most optimistic are disposed to see a wonderful expansion in our export commerce of finished pro- ducts following the readjustment. in the United States could hardly be better for winter wheat and for the favorable start of the spring grains. A short-lived crop scare dua to dry soil conditions in the west- ern part of Kansas and parts of Nebraska was dissipated by timely rains. It is conceded that some im- pairment resulted, but there every indication that the loss was less than normal for April, and that the May government report re- port will show a high condition for winter wheat and the smallest acre- age abandonment yet recorded, leaving an area for harvesting which will suggest not*anly a lib- distributed than last year. this being film No. 13. On Wednes-, sugar with its eventual elimination |hour period before May y and The | and free wool has occasioned more} wouldn't get enough fish to give or less pessimism among producers) odor to a frying pan. reel historical special, “The Retreat From Moscow,” will be the head- in San Francisco, will be a feature, to be followed by the strong Edi- day and Sunday of next week, the Edison production, “The Doctor's hotograph,” will head the bill, fol-' hic by a rolicking A Western Vita | 00 especially in the South and West. changes in these particular commo- dities will affect son drama, “The Weapon.” Satur-| Weather conditions the last week|other game have been particularly favorable 1-} that he would get isjer fine. the producer}given a job propogating pids, writes from Douglas, Arize- ha, enquiring about the calamity and sends a copy of the Douglas Daily Despatch in which it is seri- ously recorded that the cars of Mr. Dickinson and Mr. and Mrs. Dear of Hibbing collided, “the occupants of both cars bouncing high in the air, turned over and landed in each: other’s car.” Howard says he was glad to see a piece of news carry- ing a Grand Rapids date line, evem if it might have resulted fatally. We will write Howard a nice letter and suggest that he subseribe far the Herald-Review from which he not. be justisied by any scientific) will get all the Grand Rapids news all the time and get it right. | GAME WARDEN WOOD GRILLED BY EDITOR Bear River Journal Man Pays His Respects to Over-Ambitious Editor Peterson of the Bear Riv— er Journal does not. take kindly to the methods-employed by Deputy Game Warden George Wood of Hih- bing. In the latest issue of his paper the editor proceeds to take a few falls out of the warden, as follows: “Game Warden Wood had a sus- picion this week that the settlers around Sturgeon lake might have inveigled a few unwary suckers in- to grabbing some new-fangled fisk bait on the last day of April, and with an assistant he descended om ;Green Rock Thursday and carte@ Floyd Stickney off in an auto te some Range justice where he was assessed a $16 fine with $14 for his auto ride. “The victim claims he was hel@ up—we are using this word advis— edly—by Wood, who, he claims, produced no legal documents at any stage of the game, on the charge At this writing the crop outlook!of spearing fish, which, under the law, is permissible during daylight. But Wood, fearing his victim might escape, and he—Wood—would have to cough up for the price of the joy ride, persuaded young Stickney to admit that he had been fishing with a hook and line, promising off with a light- “Several homesteaders in that community had been spearing fish in the afternoon of April 31, seme of whom Wood undertook to bluff, but it did not work, and he fin- ally picked up the most innoéent one of the bunch to pay for his auto trip. by eral production but one much better} “1 is our personal experience that if Wood were to fish in Sturgeon The reduction of the duty on|lake with a hook and line any 24- 15th, he “Wood may occasionally have a liner. In this picture actual Rus-| The shadow is expected to be more| meritorious case, but too many of : sian soldiers are used. On Friday, | apprehensive than the substance, | his official acts are decidedly ‘ raw" a topical picture, showing scenes | but time alone will show how/to say the least. — R : “If Wood and his bade oo ane instead a AAE im hi S nHiguisirel development tn ‘and that section of be of some benefit oegtiae cat