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The Sauk Centre herald., 1899-01-05
TAXATION OF RAILROADS.
Rate on Such Property Is Considered
Too Low,

Another branch Of taxation that de-
mands your earnest attention and well
considered action is that of the franchiseS
and property of corporations engaged in
transportation by railroad in this state
The total amount of taxes paid on The
gross earnings of the railroads in this
state for the year ending Dec. 81, 1897, was
81, 127, $50 "a. The mileage is something
over 6,Os) miles A valuation of the rail
road property in the state, in the same
proportion that other property is valued,
would probably not fall below $4,000 per
mile on an average. At this low yalua-
ton. rate of taxation, the same as is inn
posed on the other property in the state,
"a mills on the dollar, would have
brought 81, 100000 for the current year
So it will be seen that our rate of taxation
on railroad property on the basis of valua-
ton is only about two-thirds that Of the
other property in the state.
Higher Rates in Other States.
You will also find upon investigation
that our rate of taxation by percentage
on the gross earnings is much below the
rate that prevails in our sister states,
which are within the domain of the sys-
TENS transacting most of the business in
our state. All of our railroads, with the
exception of possibly one. are interstate
roads and not operated with reference to
state lines, but as systems. The COM
panies do not keep separate accounts in
each state. For the purpose of tax4tioa
they apportion the gross earnings Of the
system among the several states through
which they run in proportion to the mile
age in each. This is the only practicable
way and is approximately correct and
falr. So far as our railroad traffic IS cen
cerned, we are to all intents and purposes
one jurisdiction with Northern Illinois,
Iowa and Wisconsin, and to some extent
with the states west of us. This
group of states are on the whole
traversed and dominated by the
same systems, and } the business
OF each system operating within
the group is treated as a unit Our state
is therefore (aside from the need of the
revenue) interested in seeing to it that il
obtains substantially as large proper
ton OF the earnings of these companies
for tho support of its government and in
stitutions as is taken by the other states
n the group. five do insist upon this, 1
we simply compel our people to help pay
taxes in the other states If our Railroads
were confined in their business OF eIls
wholly within the boundaries Of tnis
state. the rate of taxation imposed woasa
perhaps not be SO material, for hisfl
ate Of taxation would neces flsg
a the course Of time, be reacFt
u In higher transportation rates;
q, also, lower rate Of taxatlon YOU'D ..
The Sauk Centre herald., 1899-01-05
|LLND'S MESSAGE
New State Executive Makes
His Recommendations to
the Legislature.
Suggests Some Changes in the
Tax Laws and Economy in
Expenditures.
TREATMENT OF The INSANE
Wisconsin Plan of Caring for
the UnfortunateS Given
His Approval.
FaVorS a Central Board of Con-
troll to Manage Our State
Institutions.

ST. PAUL, Jan. 4.-The message of
Governor Lind to the state legislature
us as follows:
Gentlemen of the Senate and House of
| Representatives:
Among the important duties which you
have been commissioned by the people of
this state to discharge, and one that can
mot be delegated or deferred is to provide
the necessary moneys for defraying the
expenses Of government, and for the sup
bort of our schools and state institutions.
Pursuant to law, the state auditor has
F5ubmitted his estimate of revenue receipts
flor the ensuing biennial period, based on
ia tax levy of l Il mills, which / append.
lThis rate, according to the estimate, will
lproduce $2,569,000 in the first year, and
leave surplus of $279, 900 over and above
ESTIMATED disbursements; in the second
year s., 655, 900, with a surplus Of $4,000.
The estimated surplus for the two years,
|aggregating S3S9,0OO, limits your appro-
lpriations for new buildings and other
Original expenditures to sum within
lthose figures. While it is conceded that
this estimated surplus is not excessive in
view of the urgent necessity for increased
facilities in some Of our institutions,
scuJure tuc prcuAcUlOu buaG Uue rdU6 Sug-
gested will produce much larger amount
than estimated under stricter admins
Itration Of our tax laws governing the re-
turn and assessment Of personally.
A Reform That II Necessary.
A reform In that regard, even though
you should not eco At 10 change existing
law, Il imperatively necessary. Besides,
there Il an sxtensive domain for legiti-
mate and material increase in the revs-
nues Of the state In manner which win
not impose any new burdens ON our peo-
pie, or on tndustry. ~ will b suggested
fax1heg On. N.1nn svsV -ynnrle2yee of
The Sauk Centre herald., 1899-01-05
TREATMENT or INSANE.
Governor Lind Warmly Commends lVha
Is Known as the Wisconsin Plan.

Governor Lind Warmly Comments What
Is Known as the Wisconsin Plan.
The treatment of insane occupies a
prominent place in the governors mes
sage. His preference as between the two
plans outlined respectively by the board
Of trustees of the state HOSPITALS and the
board Of corrections and charities is de-
cidealy in favor Of the latter. The plan
reeetnnaended by this board is substan-
TALLY that now in operation in Wisconsin.
The plan now In operation a Miane-
sota, ~ which all the burden OF expense
IS borne by the state, the governor says,
pfactieaHy holds out premium to the
.fifferent counties for loading down the
state with the care and maintenance Of
the ndigent who are suffering from any
saeh la disorder or weakress n the slight
PSt aeTee This Is certainly bad policy
The Sauk Centre herald., 1899-01-05
STATE INSTITUTIONS
Recomnae '-t.------ e.-1sto- Hr-1n for .
Sirs.,e Pcar, Endorsed.

sir..,e Pcard Endorsed.
Anothes sject that will prominently
be called i. oul attention 81 the able re-
port of oul s....e auditor, is the manage
ment of our state Institutions. It pre-
sents the question whether we shall con-
tinue the present p..-- & s. para1e board
for each iiis.... : -, ..sitii board Of cor
.ections and charities to supervise
CONTINUED oS FIFTH PAGE
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-08-17

our town and leave the bondholder
on,,d eost.rn creditors holding the
bag and the obligations wouid o1re-
moved from our properties; in otner
words it would pay our oeo's' w
did not believe this was S"o' "
and have taken it to supreme court
In closing | wish to make one
quest, and that is that there De no.
thing said or done on your part u
assist in ressurrecting that bitter
ness of feeling that existed at 'he
time of our county seat squaooie'
Let the good feeling preVaii 1N"O
has grown up between the good peo-
ple of both towns, and say no'h'h@
to destroy it. 81. VI. N'N"'
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-08-17

The following is an extract from "a
letter OF Grant Frederick, formerly
States Attorney of Hand County
now practicing law at Paxton. Ill:
Ed. PRESS: would like to have
YOU send me the Press" ! want to
keep informed en- Hand County, as |
believe | can induce some tenants
leIe to try stock raising in your
country. / am convinced that HanG
County will come out all right in
that industry.
saw Frank Hurst, formerly OF
Washington, at Roberts, in this
county, q few months back, and I'M
derstood that the Arends family,
who used to live east of st. Law
renee, are living at Melvin, in this
county. Also saw W. II. Heintz,
who was with Child < Co., who is
now running hardware store in
Chicago Maud Wampler, sister OF
W. b. Wampler, visited relatives
here nearly "a year and has just re-
turned home to Sisseton, S. ID.
George Pike is clerk in a hotel at
Ambia, Ind. With best wishes for
your future prosperity, | am
Yours truly,
GRANT FREDERICK.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-08-17
Mrs. Lease and POpulism.

Mrs. Mary Ellen Lease, who has
spoken in Miller twice in the inter-
est of populism, seems to have re-
nounced that faith. She was adver-
tised as the Queen OF Oratory,' and
drew the largest political gatherings
in the state wherever she appeared.
The following interview with her at
Anderson, Ind, isnow being publish
ed in the papers;
Anderson, Ind, Aug. 9.-Mrs.
Mary Ellen Lease, who has stepped
from the political to the spirituallst
platform, in an interview touching
upon political affairs, said:
II am fully satisfied that 16 to | is
dead issue and with it Mr.. Bryan
will be laid on the shelf. | come
from a state where there are some
Populists and "a state which had
much to do in formulating the de
mand for the free silver issue, /
come from the Populist party. |
feel competent in saying that the
Democrats and Populists will not be
able to effect another great national
fusion. am also convinced that
there is little in this 16 to ! bust
ness. The Populist party-the old
one is completely disrupted by rea-
son of it's utilization with Democracy.
1t will be reorganized, however.
Many who were Populists will not
return. Many Democrats will ioin
their issues with the new Populist
party. At present l do not know
what l am politically"
Mrs. Lease, strange to say, fayors
trust organizations and believes
that every industry in the country
will be trusted within the next two
years. She halls it as the first great
step toward socialism, which she
fayors, and that when the people see
what private capital can do in the
way OF trusts they will make a move
toward making these trusts govern
ment affairs.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-08-17
Aug. 3tj
Contest Notice.

Department OF the Interior, United states
Land Office, Huron, South Dakota, July -,
1899.
To Mrs. Anna Blanchard. Wilton Junction
Muscatine county, Iowa, Reuben Blanchard
Albuquerque. Bernalilo county, New Mex
leo, Theoda Blanchard Pulver. Elmwood.
Peoria county. Illinois, Frances Blanchard
Oft, Wilton Junction, Muscatine county. Ia
Cynthia blanchard peforest, North Huron,
Wayne county, New York. William Blanch.
ard, Muscatine, Muscatine county, Iowa
widow and heirs respectively of Hendrick or
kendrick Blanchard deceased, and to James
the Aforesaid decedent, of Muscatine. Musca-
tine county, Iowa, and To whom it may
concern
A sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed In this Office by David X. Moncur, ofNIIl-
Ter, South Dakota, contestant against tim
Der culture entry No, 924O made MAY 2Sth
1883, for South West quarter, section 10
township ia NJ, range 6S W.. by Hendrck
or hendrick blanchard contestee i'm which
IT Is alleged that the entrymdn il dead That
his demise occurred Nov. 10Th. 1891. That
the enteryman. and since his death his heirs
or the Administrator of the estate, have
wholly tailed to comply with the timber cul-
ture laws for the last nine wears. That dur
ing all of said time the tract remained and
now remains wholly unplo we'd uncuItiyated
uncropped and without any trees, tree-seeds
or cuttings planted or growing thereon
Said parties are hereby notified to appear
respond and offer evidence touching said al
legation at 10 O'Clock A. NJ. on Sept. 18th
IS99. before the Register and Receiver at the
United states Land Ofhce In Huron, Beadle
county South Dakota.
The said contestant having in proper af
hdavit filed May Sth, 1899, set forth fncts
which show that after due diligence personal
hereby ordered and directed that such notice
be given by due and proper publication In
The Pioneer Press, published at Miller. s, ID.
G. BLAKE. Register.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-08-17
Rec HEIGHTS.

The Ladies Aid society will have
an ice-cream social at the church
Friday eve Aug. 18th. All are COR
daily invited to attend.
Mr., Ellis attended the Epworth
League convention at Huron last
week. Monday eve at the church
Mr.. Ellis gave an account of the
meeting. principally Bishop Nc
Cabe's experiences in Libby prison.
The attendance was small, but those
who stayed away missed a rare
treat, as Mr.. Ellis possesses a won
derful memory and is very apt in re-
lating amusing anecdotes.
Miss Mate Sheldon and Mr.. Greg
DRY are visiting at Mr.. Schermer-
horns.
The Ladies Aid and Mission
Society met last Thurs. with Mrs.
Whitcomb. Mrs. Whitcomb always
serves lunch, and so there is always
a good attendance at these meetings
held at her house.
Newman Gardner arrived Tues.
night to spend a few days with
friends.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-08-17
Aug. 10t3
Notice That Tax Deed VIII ISsue.

To L. Z. Weeks, NJ. Humphrey, j. W. New
bern and A. l.. Singer n Co., Adoiph l.. Sing
er, and Charles Schoenman as sole members
OF said firm.
You are hereby notified that on
the 4th day of Nov. A. ID. 1895,
the following described piece or parcel of
real estate, taxed in the name OF +.
+. Weeks bat owned by j. w. Newber as to
lots l. II, Is, and in that OF NJ. Humphrey
but owned by A. l.. Singer Il Co. as to lot 10
and situated in the county OF Hand, State OF
South Dakota, as follows: lots /. II, Is.
also 10 all in block "a of North Addition to
the town OF Miller, =. ID. were sold for taxes
then due and delinquent for the year 1894,
at tax sale by the Treasurer OF said county
to Hand county, y, ID. and was by said pur-
chaser duly assigned to l.. NJ. Dunn who is
now the lawful holder OF the certificate Of
purchase. That said taxes then due and de-
lnquent amounted to II cents on lots !, II.
i = and 20 cents on lot 10 aforesaid and
with interest, penalty and costs accrued, 81
as to former making total amount neces-
sary to redeem Sill, and with interest,
penalty and costs accrued, Al cents as to
said lot 10 making total amount necessary
to redeem ~ cents and in addition thereto,
the cost OF service OF this notice, together
with such interest as may accrue after this
date must be paid, and that the right OF re-
demption Will expire and deed for said
land be made within sixty days from the
completed service of this notice.
Miller, South Dakota, August 4, 1899.
+. VI. DUNN.
Owner of Certificate.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-08-17
letter, Salt.Rheum and Eczema.
GRANT FREDERICK.

The intense itching and smarting
incident to these diseases, is instant
" aIlayed by applying Chamber
lain's Eye and Skin Ointment. Many
very bad cases have been permanent
ly cured by it. 1t is equally efficient
Tor itching piles and "a favorite rene
dy for sore nipples, chapped hands,
chilblains, frost bites and chronic
sore eyes. 25cts. per box. For sale
by Fitzgerald's Drug Store. 51y1
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-08-17
A FrigI,tTul Blunder

Will often cause horrible Burn
Scald, Cut or Bruise, Bucklen
Arn:ca Salve, the best in the worio
will kill the pain and promptly hea
it. Cures Old Sores, Fever Sores
Ulcers, Boils, Felons, Corns, all SKIN
Eruptions. Best Pile cure on earth
ONLY 25cts. box. Cure guaran
teed. Sold by J. D. Fitzgerald Drug
eist. ooto
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-08-17
That ThrObbing Headache.

Would quickly leave you, ii you
used DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
Thousands of sufferers have proved
their matchless merit for Sick and
Nervous Headaches. They make
pure blood and strong nerves aud
build up your health. Easy to take.
Try them. Only 20 cents. Money
back if not cured. Sold by j. D.
Fitzgerald, Druggist. 33t5
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-08-17
Aug. 17t7.
Foreclosure Notice.


TO David Hare, Mortgagor. Take notice:
Default in payment existing on a
mortgage dated the fifth day of June 1889
and recorded in Hand county, South Dako-
ia on the Sth day OF June, 1889, at o clock
p. IN i'm book 40 OF mortgages, page 507 OF
the public records OF said county. executed
by David Hare ian unmarried NAM mort
gagor, to the Northwestern Mortgage
Trust Company, of Redfeld. Dakota, mort
gage, and assigned to Charles s. Millngton
said assignment being recorded in book go
OF mortgages, page PAT, OF the public re-
cords of said Hand county, on the North
East quarter OF section five 90, township
one hundred fifteen G15) north OF range
sixty six t66), west of the 9th p. m. three
hundred ninety-nine dollars and sixteen
cents $3.50. l6l being due thereon, at this
date, for principal, and interest. Said mort
gage will be forecosed to satisfy the amount
due, with costs and expenses OF sale and
statutory attorneys fee. by sale Of said
premises at public aution, at the front door
OF the court house in the town OF Miller,
county of Hand and state of South Dakota,
on the Both day OF September, 1899 at two
o'clock p m. by the sheriff OF said county,
or his deputy.
Dated at Aberdeen. South Dakota, August
14th, 1899.
IL. SPITLER, Attorney. ISAAC LINCOLN,
Agent for assignee Of Mortgagee.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-08-17
Aug. Tito
uB. IItb
Notice For Publication.

Land Office at Huron s. Oak Aug. "A
1899.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his in en-
ton to make final proof in support Of his
claim, and that said proof will be made. be.
fore the Judge OF the County Court for II and
Co. S. Oak, at his office in Miller, ). Oak,
on Saturday Sept. 30. 1899, viz:
FRANK BUTTS,
under his H. T. No. 13S47, for the South
y Of S. f. "a OF Sec. 30 and +. "a OF n. f. u
OF See. 81 in twp. liz y. X. 90 W. 9TH y. m.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiya-
ton OF. said land viz: Harlan Woodruff,
Frank s. Hubbard, George l.. Hubbard,
Charles Burk. all OF Miller, S
c. A. BLAKE. Register.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-08-17
July 2Ot6.
Notice for Publication.

Land Office at Huron. s. Dak July II
1899. Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice Of his
intention TO make final proof In support OF
his claim. and that said proof will be made
before the Judge OF the County Court
in and for Hand county $. OAK. ut Miller,
s. Oak. on Saturday Aug. 26. 1899 viz:
EDGAR NJ. ANDREWS,
under II. L. No. 14047 for the y f u Sec. -
Twp. Ill y. Range bS west 9TH Z. NJ.
He names the following witnesses 70 prove
his continuous residence upon and cutiya-
ton of. said land. viz: Harry G. Spain
Joseph H. Spain, Slyvanus l.. Wilkins. Eu
dell j. Miller all OF Miller. 5. Oak.
&. A. BLAKE. Register.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-08-17
July 1876
UIy IoIb
Notice for Publication.

Land Office at Huron, y. D., July i, lS9o.
Notice is hereby given that the foiloWins
named settler has filed notice OF his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
II e gister and Receiver at Huron 5. OAK on
Tuesday Aug. -, 1899, viz:
MELVIN A, PARMEIY,
Under his H. T., No. 1352S for the North
y \. f. "a and S. l.. II ONE a Sec. 22toWh-
ship 100 Range 6S.
He names the following witnesses TO prove
his continuous residence upon and cuitiHa-
ton OF said land, viz: Oscar W. Dearborn;
Edward Donnahue. Pardon Kenyon, an 81
Dean, $. ID. and John Lester, of Ames, y w.
@. A. BLAKE Register.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-08-17
July 1916
Notice for Publication,

Land Office at Huron, s. D., July 8 1899.
Notice il hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice other intention
TO make final proof in support Of her claim,
and that said proof VIII be made before the
Judge OF the County Court in and for Hand
Co., at Miller, 5. d., on SATURDAY., Aug. ~,
1899, viz:
RACHEL ALEXANDER.
widow ofJames T.. Alexander under his II,
Il, No. 14013, for the =. u, Il OF Sec. IL IN
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon and cultlya-
ton OF said land, viz: David =. Cree, Ira
j. Cree, Robert M. Wilson, Seth l.. Wyland,
all OF Miller, S. ID,
G. A. BLAKE, Register.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-08-17
Aug 10t6
Aug 1Ot6
Notice for Publication.

Land Office at Huron. So. OAK. aus,
3D.. 1899, Notice Is hereby given that tly
following named settler has filed notice y,
her intention to make final proof Ia suppotngT
of her claim and that said prU 0o
viii be made before the Register ana he-
ceiver, L. s. Land Office at Huron. s. OAK"
on Thursday, Sept. II, 1899, viz:
LOUISA REYNOLDS,
as the deserted wife and agent OF Francis -,
Reynolds, under his IL T., No. 1902 Tor l ny
:. w. u See. 3 twp. 10 N. rang % west 20 ~
p. IN. She names the following witnesses ~
prove her continuous residence upon au
cultivation of said land, viz stephen pu.
keck, Carl Weiben. Martin Ernest hen''
Eggerling, all of Orient, s. OAK.
C. A. BLAKE, Register
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-08-17
Land Wanted.

ii you wish to sell your land, list
it with me, | want to buy a few quar-
tiers. They must be cheap for cash.
If Ct. G.. Briggs.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-08-17
July 1916.
July 1916.
Timber Culture Final Proof-Notice.
for Publication.

United States Land Ofiie. Huron S. d.
July 18th. 1899. Notice is hereby given
that Oscar w Dearborn has filed notice Of
intention TO make final proof before the
Register and Receiver at their office in Hu.
ron. s. OAK, on Tuesday the 22d day OF
Aug. 1899 on timber culture application
Nm. 10631. for the north east quarter OF
sec. No. %. in township No. 100 y. Range
6S W 9TH p. M. He names az witnesses
Melvin A. Parmely, Edward DOnnahue,
Fred Stebblns all OF Dean, S. d., and John
Lester, OF Ames, 5. ID.
c. A. BLAKE, Register.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-08-17
Wanted An Idea 7 $s :ss sss .! ssIss

Write JOHN WEDDERBtRN Il CO., Patent Attor.
neys Washington, y. c. for their o. 800 prize offsr
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-08-17
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature sssss 'ss ., &MHZSs7x
Land Wanted.

] want to buy some good quarters
of Hand county land cheap for cash.
Write or call on me at Miller.
tt G. II. CARROLL.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-01-07
PLAN OF SHIPPERS.
believe Circular Key Could be
built.

believe Circular Key Could be
Built.
Several Of the shippers whose
ships are now awaiting berths, are
spending some of their spare time
in the discussion of the wharf
question. Their plan, If carried
out would be simply this: A cir
cular quay extending from the
lighthouse around to the railroad
wharf and even further.
They say that the place where
the vessels anchor in naval row, is
very deep, and that Immediately
astern is a reef where people can
wade even at high tide. This i.
where the quay could be built and
enough wharf room to supply all
the needs of shipping at this port
could be obtained.
The shippers go further and say
that the bottom Nuusnu stream
could easily be dredged out, made
mp, as it is, of nothing but mud
and wharf room enough made fol
all the island steamers and vessels
of light draught.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-01-07
JUDICIARY JOTTIr.es.
ton Of Estate of Mrs. Ham
mer and Other Matters.

of Estate Of Mrs. Ham
mer and Other Matters.
Judge Stanley has appointed
David Dayton as temporary admi-
nistrator OF che estate of Lorenzo
Marie Harnmer under $500 bond.
@. Brown for petitioner.
In j. NJ. Vivas vs.. Aswan,
plaintiff by his attorney, A. G.
Correa, moves to have How Ting,
executor of Aswan's will, substi-
tuted as defendant.
1t is stipulated between s. X.
Kane for plaintiff and Chas
Creighton and A. G.. Correa for
defendant, that the defendants j,
X. Kaulia and 9. II. Clark to the
bill in equity to execute a trust
ETC., have 70 days from December
rs, 1898, in which to file theil
answer.
Argument was heard and deci
sion reserved by Judge Perry this
morning on motion to quash the
answer of respondent in each o.
the three maritime registry cases
Kinney, Ballou e. McClanahar
and Thurston ~ Carter for petit
TONERS; ii. E. Cooper for respon.
dent.