Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, September 10, 1913, Page 4

PAGE FOUR Rapids Werald-"Review Published Every Wednesday By KILEY @® SPENCER TWO DOLLARS A YEAR IN ADVANCE Entered at the Postoffice at Grand Rap. Ids, Minn., as Second Class Matter. Official Paper of Itasca County Records Smashed. A train of loaded flour cars bounded out from Minneapolis for the world at large, clicked over its crossings from the yards Saturday night and new industrial history was made. The flour mills loaded out 101,000 barrels Friday and when the last of this consignment, not in itself important, or near a record for a day, had cleared the terminals, the crop-year shipments, which on the books of the secre- tary of the Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce stood yesterday at 17,- 997.999 barrels, passed over the line at 418,000,000 and went well beyond and it was recorded, that with a full week yet to be counted in, Minneapolis has the 1912-1913 crop year, 18,098,000 barrels. Much Timber Standing. Approximately seventy-five bil- lion feet of merchantable timber i ll standing in this state. These are taken from the report T. Cox,state forester, who estimates that: “This has a stum- page value of at least four dollars a thousand. The wages paid out in logging and manufacturing amount to at least eight dollars a thou- sand, and for transportation an av- erage cost of one dollar a thousand may be added. This means, then, that the mature timber now stand- ing has a value to the people of Minnesota equivalent to $975,000,- 000. This does not take into con- sideration the value of the forests as a field from which the suc~ cessive crops are produced nor its importance in maintaining condi- tions favorable to the existence of big game and game fishes.” Vacation. When we become surfeited with city life and the multiplicity of its social functions we may find pleas- ant and healthful recreation in Na- ture’s retired abode. What more conductive to rest for a tired brain than Nature's calm repose? What charm to peaceful sleep like the sofe lullaby of her babbling brooks fand waving boughs? Why should mortals, tired of the noise and the bustle of the city, seek recreation in extensive travel mid heat of day] and the confined air on trains at night, when, in field, pasture and groves, so much of comfort—such sources of rest=such charms of beauty seen oh Nature’s robes— and such fresh, luscious, health- giving nutriment, are to be had at slight expense and trouble? Per- haps it is because we have become “60 accustomed to the abnormal, ex- citing, and expensive methods of city life that we donot readily ad= apt ourselves to the simplicity of Nature’s ways. If so, then all the more we need such a change—from the fashion plate to the modest Dueck Shooting? Now is the time! A little vacation will do you good. The best lords for duck shoot- ing are BALLISTITE ‘WATERPROOF Smokeless Powder We have anything you may need for the trip. H.D. POWERS shipped out inj garb—from the sound of the mill- bell to the cooing ofthe dove— from the pretense of social great-' ness to the honesty of natural simplicity—from over adornment to the plainness of normal condi- Bions. I sometimes wonder if the, so- called hobo, does not.get as much satisfaction out of his style of living, notwithstanding its depriva~ tions, as the city dweller whose only desire is for his own persona) welfare. Neither, it seems to me, ‘terest in anything that transpires | outside of what affects himself.— The Samaratan. The M. L. & D. H. Railway. Without ostentation, without public recognition, Spangi & Hoolihan, the saw mill opera- ed aline of railway in Itasca coun- ty that will be used for transpor- | tation of logs around the govern- ment dam at Pokegama. It is about 1300 feet in length from start to finish, part of which is sub-marine and part on the ele- vated plan. Wm. Smith, the Co- hasset contractor, had chief charge of the construction work, Wm. Hoolihan was the chief engineer, directors, advisory committee and check writer for the crew. The road will be used to dead-head logs from the upper river and Pokegama Lake around the dam for sawing at the Spang- Hoolihan mill in Grand Rapids. Horse powerwill be used to do the hauling. The name of the road spelled out reads{ “The Missing Link & Dead Head Railway.” This new. line of transportation may lis- ten like a joke, but it isn’t by a long shot. In a business way it means a great deal to Grand Rapids. There is a large quantity of valuable timber resting on the bottom of the river and in Poke- gama lake that will be reclaimed by Messrs Spang & Hoolihan and the making of the logs into lum-+ ber will keep employed quite a crew of men for a number ot years. The payroll this enter- will carry is an item of considerable rapids business men. around the dam had built the vast, amount. - of dead- head timber would have to be sawed at Cohasset, importance to Grand If the road not been r & Seed Corn Week. Minnesota is to have a week de- voted to the selection of seed corn week from September 15 to the work. The advent of frost hag to allow much corn to mature in Itasca county and it is to be hcped will read the governor’s commun- ication and act in accordance with the recommendations therein. The proclamation follows: Minnesota is now pioducing over .|two million acres of corn annually, | representing a prougt worth more than $30,000,000. Yields of corn se-| cured by Minnesota farmers during the past five years have been equal to the yields in many of the best} corn-growing regions. Minnesota is in the Corn Belt, and can com- pete successfully with any of the other corn states. Good seed corn is important in every state, but itis especially im- portant in Minnesota, because vari-| eties of corn must be planted that} will mature in from a hundred to a hundred and twenty days. Min- nesota cannot successfully depend upon importing corn. The best secu corn for Minnesota farmers is carefully selected seed corn that has been produced on their own farms. Good seed corn in Minne- sota may easily mean an increased yield of five bushels per acre. This will be worth to the State at least $7,000,000 annually, or more than $40 per farm. I therefore heartily endorse the campaign being made by the Min- neapolis College of Agriculture , for the careful selection of seed’ corn, and hereby appoint the week of September 15-20 as Seed Corn Week. I earnestly join the college in urging that every corn grower in Minnesota shall on at least one day of the week designated make it his especial duty to go through his cornfield and select for seed the best ears from his sturdiest stalks, selecting and storing them after the plan outlined in Exten- sion Bulletin No. 9, which may be had by writing to the Agricul- tural Extension Division, Univer- sity Farm, St. Paul. Given under my hand and the great seal of the State of Minne- sota, this 27th day of August, 1913.” can find more than a passing in- | almost | tors, have projected and construct-| while Matt Spang was the board of ; transport | and Governor Eberhardt has issued! a proclamation setting aside the | been recognized as one of the most 20th as the proper time for this | been delayed long enough this fall | that those who have not done 90} GRAND RAPIRS HERALD-REVIEW. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 10, 1913. WOULD CONTROL BY FEDERAL LAW Government Regulation of Train Running Urged. COMMISSION FAVORS IDEA | Interstate Body Believes Congress Should Have Power to Enact Legis- lation Looking to Greater Safety for the Traveling Public. Chicago, Sept. 9.—According to a special dispatch from Washington federal regulation of the physical op- eration of railroads will be advocated by the interstate commerce commis- |sion as a result of the investigation | just concluded in the latest disastrous wreck on the New Havert railroad. Thus another forward step in gov- ernment contro] of interstate trans- portation will be expected in the near future. From what was said by mem- bers of the two interstate commerce committees of congress there exists a purpose on the part of the lawmak- | ers to stop the waste of life conse- |quent upon the present ineffective methods pursued in train running on many roads. The means essential to the provision of greater safety for the traveling | public, as the interstate commerce commission will point out, will in- clude the adoption of the most ef- ficient type of automatic signal sys- tem, the immediate substitution of steel for wooden cars, regulation of the speed of trains, either when on or behind time, and other details of management. McChord Inspires Safety. Commissioner McChord, who made the New Haven investigation, and who will write the report, has had special | charge of the investigation of rail ac- cidents. As a result of Mr. McChord’s endeavors “safety first” clubs have been organized among the officials and employes of nearly all the big rail- | road systems. Commissioner McChord was asked for his views on the evils of making up lost time. He was loath to discuss the subject in advance of \the report of the commission on the | New Haven wreck. | “Of course,” he said, “the regulation of the speed of trains is a question to which all students of railroad prob- lems have given much thought for many years, It is not a new problem | by any means. uA “That the reckless running of trains ought to be prevented goes without saying. The practice of mak- ing up lost time is common an Ameri- can railroads, although it long has | dangerous aspects of railroad opera- tion.” | LETTER ACCUSES PHYSICIAN This and Pillow Slip Only Clues in Mysterious Murder. New York, Sept. §.—An embroider: | ed letter “A” begun with a flourish and fitished with uncertain hand gave detectives their first tangible clue in New York’s latest murder mystery, the body of whose victim, a girl in the twenties, has been surrendered in | two pieces by the Hudson river. | ¢ Through this hand worked letter, which adorned the corner of thé stained pillow slip containing the |lower part of the body, detectives hope to establish the young woman's identity, although her head, arms and legs have not beed found. A rambling letter sent unsigned to the Hoboken morgue, where the body is lying, is also being investigated. In this letter the writer bewails the dis- | appearance of “Ella” and names an East Side physician. | THEOLOGY RECRUITS SOUGHT New York Clergyman Will Preparatory School. New York, Sept. 9.—A night prepar- atory school in theology, open to young men of every denomination, will be started shortly in this city by Rey. Dr. John Rogers Gunn, pastor of | the North Baptist church. Dr. Gunn believes the field for such a school is a wide one. Several of the young men in his church have de- cided to take a course in theology | and some from other churches have expressed a desire to join the school. he says. Dr. Gunn’s idea is: that at present the largest proportion of the ministry is obtained from the small towns and that if given the opportunity the city will furnish its quota of youth anxious to embrace the ministry. Open Three Cycle Racers Killed, Cologne, Germany, Sept. 9.—Gus Lawson, an American cyclist, and Scheurmann, a German rider, were killed and Meinhold, the German’s pacemaker, was fatally injured here in the course of a motor paced bicycle race for the 100 kilometer champion- ship. Barbed Wire Strangles Child. Lemmon, S. D., Sept. 9.—Little Earl Ellingson, infant son of Leonard El- lingson, a homesteader twelve miles north of Lemmon, became entangled in a barb wire fence and was stran- — to death. His mother found him lead. AMERICANS ARE IN DANGER ZONE Revolution in Progress Santo Domingo. PUERTO PLATA SHELLED Government Gunboats. Attempt to Re- capture Port Held by Rebels and as |, Is Unfortified Much Damage. City May Result. Washington, Sept. 9.—Puerta Plata, in the Dominion republic, where a revolution is in progress, is being shelled by Dominican gunboats with great danger to American lives and property. Jose M. Esteva, American vice consul there, so reported. The gunboat Des Moines has been ordered there. The Des Moines is at Guantanamo, Cuba, coaling for the run to Puerto Plata. Puerto Plata has been in the hands of the Dominican rebels ever since the latest revolution started with the announcement of the governor that the state had seceded from al- legiance to the central government. The present danger to Americans and their property comes from the at- tempt of the Dominican government to force the rebel stronghold to capitu- late. Until the receipt of Esteva’s dis- patch state department officials had not thought the flareup would be seri- ous. The supposed leader of the up- rising is Hector Velasquez, one time provisional president of the republic. Previous meager advices gave no in- dication that any fighting had oc- curred. So far as naval authorities here are informed the Dominican navy consists of two or three converted yachts arm- ed with six-pounders and machine guns. They could cause enormous damage to unfortified towns like Puer- to Plata, especially since it is largely of wooden construction and might easilyy to be set afire. American interests in Pureto Plata are small, though a number of Porto Ricans recently have entered the busi- ness Community there. WAR AGITATORS ARRESTED Toklo Police Prevent Holding of Mass Meeting. Tokio, Sept. 9.—Anarchistic expres- sions in connection with the killing of Japanese at Nanking led to the sup- pression ef the Niroku Shimbun, an independent newspaper. The! journal asserted that the pun- ishment of the spies of Yuan Shi Kai, the Chinese president, had just com- menced; that the murder of Director Abe of the Japanese foreign office was “a heavenly judgment,”,and that other assassinations would follow. The members of the Japanese cab- inet are being constantly protected by detectives. ‘The police arrested the ringleaders of the mobs which were assembling to hold another mass meeting here and the meeting was not held. Premier Yamamoto received the vrganizers: of the previous meetings and informed them that there was no necessity of sending forces to China at present. GREED CAUSE OF STRIKE Wheeling Bishop Nop Testifies in West Virginia Probe. Washington, Sept. 9.—Greed of coal operators as well as the miners, Bishop P. J. Donahue of Wheeling, W. Va., told the senate investigating committee, was the fundamental cause of the West Virginia strike. Exorbitant prices in company stores, from 15 to 25 per cent above the market, he gave as one instance on the part of the operators. The bishop was on a commission which investigated conditions in Paint and Cabin Creeks. He was agree- ably surprised by the living conditions of the miners. TO TRY TO ENJOIN DEPUTIES Second Attempt to Be Made by Cop- per Mine Strikers. Calumet, Mich., Sept. 9—The West- ern Federation of Miners will make another attempt to rid the copper miners’ strike district of the special deputies appointed by Sheriff Cruse. The federation’s second motion for a temporary injunction against the men will be heard by Circuit Judge O’Brien. The federation already has procur- ed a temporary injunction restraining the Copper Range Consolidated Min- ing company from summarily ejecting strikers from company houses. Strike of Linemen Called. “Indianapolis, Ind., Sept. 9.—A strike of the linemen on all interurban lines in Indiana, except the Wabash Valley, has been called. The men demand recognition of the union, shorter hours and an increase in pay. It was declared by leaders of the strike that about 150 men quit work. Hunter Shoots Comrade. Bottineau, N. D., Sept. 9—Arthur Jacques was accidentally shot and killed by Arthur E. Perrin near Ome mee while the two were hunting. aenrsed worth up to 25e. nthe.remnant, at yard bands, laces, etc. sold up to $2. Choice of the lot at yard_____- cale, chambray. etc. to 6. 50c and “5c val- barat Girls’ ages 6 to 14. worth $1.25, at_. to 34. While this lot Saco ais flue The season’s Assorted styles Peri Lusta, Arabia, D. M. C. etc. Five skeins for Long black silk 6. $1.50 and $2. ues for-- patent leather, beads that sold for50c $1.00 and $2.00. Choice The $145 kind i a Ladies’ or crepe. to $1.50. Choice. ches wide, $1.00 value “Embroidery remnants, 1 to 4 Short lengths in trimmings, Goods that 19¢ | Children’s dresses in dark per- Sizes 2 39c white wool sweaters, “e" 69 Boy’s gray sweaters, sizes 24 48c Chrystal buttons in three sizes ’s novelty. II ac ce tisceria phere 6c Barrettes in shell or amber. 35, and 59c. ohritiage 9c Mercerized embroidery cotton in black, white and colored. loves 6 9c val- ce Child’s hats and caps. Jockeys tams,_ etc. Girls’ athletic shoes with rub- ber soles and leather insoles. dressing sacques in light and dark pee 39c Worth ce White silk warp flannel, 27 in- 78c ITASCA DRY GOODS CO. ForNext Week © Twenty-Five Sale Specials Go On Sale BEGINNIN G SATURDAY MORNING Ladies’ mercerized lisle vests, silk taped, shaped bod: 25c value at zi 15c perehcae Pgoms — in size 10 only. good a uejat pair... 2. 29c Ladies’ belts, agai leather, silk. etc. Goods that sold for 50c and Tic at Each...... Blue-gray wool blankets, size 11 4, actually worth $4.50. On! a dozen at this price. 3. 48 Pair - White cross fine comforts, sat- een covered and filled with the finest white cotton. The 43.00 and $3.50 values at 2 48 . CREE ERR oe Child’s night gown made from colored outing flannel. All sizes. Sold for 75c. In this sale at each__ 39c Fringed Wilton rugs, size 18x36. Bachs 48c Ladies’ gingham dresses with embroidery or plaid 4.38 Sizes 34 to 40. Reg $2.75 value at just ae | Liheea seb She or amber hair pins. package Co ROE Sa SDR 15c All sizes in thimbles. The common 5 cent quality 1c Darning cottonand wool, white black and colors. Five cards for_..--_...,--__-__ 5c Pearl buttons in white and smoked. Odds and ends and loose ones. Pick them up at doxen__.-.--...----4 2c RURAL SCHOOLS A REAL FACTOR Continued from Page One similar to the ones I. grew up under, except the timber was al- ready cleared when I arrived there. The north central portion of New York is now noted for its hay, dairy -products, and many other specialties like fruit, vegetables and poultry. The fact that very similar conditions of soil and jcli- mate prevajl in each place, I look for a somewhat similar type of agriculture to develop here with the possible exception of fruit and that has possibilities for those on the lake shores. A; short trip around the lake, stopping at Mr. .|GOURT NEWS FOR SEPT. Continued from Page One PRR am scott nS TS: The former wants possession and the latter disputes their right to the land claiming that the has maintained a residence there for fifteen years. < The next on the calendar is tq be three cases, in each of which an .action is directed against the First State Bank of: Grand Rapids. ‘The plaintiffs are John K. Smith, Charles J. Walbeng and James Gar- ner. Judge T. D. O’Brien, ex-Su- preme court justice of St. Paul, will be here to appear for the de- fendants. EXPERIMENTING ON Harris’, Mr. Hepfels’, and others, _will prove that fact. Of course, the dominant} issue before the people to-day is to)get the land cleared and to keep enough stock to make a living while doing so. The portions already cleared have demonstrated the agricultural possibilities. However, to me it would seem that in some cases the land clearing might in time be carried too far. I should like to see for every 40 acres of cleared land at least. 10 acres of good wood- lot. There is no better farm crop that pays better for time and mo- ;|ney invested than the, farm wood lot properly managed. This has! been proven over and again in elder sections of the country where all the timber was removed in a very wasteful manner and now they are planting woodlots when they could have preserved certain portions in the beginning at less cost and on lands better utilized that way than any other. ikind of livestock kept here. their specific purpose the dairy cows of this country meet the quirements better than the stock from many other sections of the state. In southern Minnesota some have good dairy cattle; some have right for either; but many have neither type and are patronizing the creamery with a scrub class of beef cattle. Here the conditions for beef production. are less favorable and the cattle kept conform more strictly to the purpose for which I was favorably impressed by the For | good beef cattle and conditions are | they are used, i. e., production of |good milk. The prevailing condi- tions and quality of stock kept are indicative of the value to the county of the state experimental farm andjits efficient superinten- dent. I count myself fortunate to be located so near the farm and have the free privilege to utilize its magnificent library in ‘ the new dairy building. This library con- tains copies of most of the choice, practical information on farm top-' i¢s as known by American ee Let’s use “it.” EXPLORATION WORK Continued from Page One Dredge company of Chicago. At the Fargo and Buckeye mines two exploration shafts are being sunk by Capt. A, E. Buzzo. A set of mine buildings are now in course of construction at these properties, including hoisting and boiler houses, blacksmith shops, ete) Fire at Hinkley. The Duluth Log Company of Hinkley, had a _ serious loss Saturday morning, when a fire destroyed a pile of se- lected cedar poles valued at about- $1,200. The origin of the fire is unknown, but it is thqught that it was incendiary, as the company has also lost several tons of hay this summer by fire of mysterious origin. Flowers Order Plants and Cut Flowers Miller’s Ives Brick Ice Cream on hand all the time at Miller’s