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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-14
THE SPECIAL CHARTER.

The SPECIAL CHARTER.
1. We have prospered under the
charter and have had no experience
under the general law.
2. No weakness has been shown in
the special charter.
8. The constitution prohibits the
grant of any new special charters but
continues in force the existing charters
until repealed by the people themselves.
Experience has demonstrated that we
have a good thing and it is not wise to
surrender it for something we know
not of.
4. The special charter requires that
all city officers shall be elected by the
people and they are directly RESPONSE
BILE to the people for the performance
of their duties. under the charter the
people retain direct control of all it's
officers and can remove them at will
5. The elected officers are servants of
city.
4. The common council for cause
shown can remove any officer of the
city. This is right, unless there is
cause no officer should be removed.
Z. Under the special charter the
mayor is q member of the common
council and no ordinance can be passed
or enacted without his concurrence and
signature. No veto is necessary as no
ordinance can exist without his ap.
proval. 'G
8. Under the charter all ordinances
must be published twice before they
become operative. This gives the citl-
zens time to become acquainted with
the ordinance and to adjust himself
and his business to it before being
bound by it. This is right and it is the
course all legislatures persue with gen
eral laws unless some special reason
exists why the statute should take i'm.
mediate effect.
9. Under the charter the city has 80
specially enumerated powers and under
the general welfare clause has power to
do everything that can be done under
the general law except it cannot pro-
vide salaries to the mayor and, common
council:
Under The charter the city has the
same power to suppress houses of i'll
fame as under the genesal law.
10. Under the general welfare clause
the city under the charter can inspect
boilers and do every other act nee sssary
for the welfare of the city.
II. Under the charter citizen charg-
ed with a crime against the charter is
entitled to trial by jury, the great
safeguard of liberty. While in practice
this is seldom if ever resorted to, but a
case might arise where it would be a
denial Of justice for a prejudiced city
justice to have absolute power over the
citizens liberty.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-14
SPECIAL CHARTER
OR GENERAL LAW.
This Question is Again Before the City by the Action
of the City Council in Submitting the Question
of Rencorporating Under the
General Law.

This same question has been repeat.
edly before the citizens of the city in
the years past and each time the people
have given vote of confidence to the
special charter. Repeated new trials
have been granted and the verdict has
ever been the same.
Again Mr.. Rudolph comes forward
with the same old arguments. He
offers nothing new, and notwithstand-
ing we have had twentyone years ex'
perience under the special charter he
nowhere points out wherein that ex-
perience has shown any weakness in
the special charter or wherein other
cities operating under the general law
have succeeded better than Canton. If
there were weaknesses in our special
charter these twentyone years of ex-
perience would have developed them
and the fact that such weakness has
not become manifest ought to he con-
elusive evidence that there are none.
During this time Canton has grown
from a struggling village to beautiful
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-14
l.. G. TAYLOR DEAD.

The death of L. G. Taylor. of tn
Alexandria Herald, takes from tn
ranks Of Dakota journalism one of th
veterans of the work, who cast his 10
with others in the land of his choic,
when it was hut an outpost of civiliza
tion. Faithfully and successfully b.
has wrought and in the prime of vigor
ous manhood he has died. He was on,
who followed the dictates of conscienc,
in all his work and has done as mucl
to elevate the rank of journalism in th'
west az any of those who have laborei
beside him. The Press bids him fare
well in sincere sorrow and extends itt
condolences, to his afflicted family.
The above was taken from the Siou1
Falls Press, and briefly covers ths
salient points in the career of one o1
the most sturdy, honest characters ir
the state. His independence and man
ly virtues made him a friend to. value
1t is but short time ago when he and
the writer discussed the stirring times
when North and South Dakota bosses
were sticking pins for South Dakota
politicians when "A committee of five
used to blossom in territorial days
We had long chat and went over the
ups and downs of the territorial days
after his coming to the country. He is
gone and so suddenly-that- the
midst of life we're in DEATH"
For number of days past he had
complained of slight pain in the region
of the heart, but on the day of his
death remarked that he was feeling
much better. He attended to his Office
work during the afternoon; was at the
depot on the arrival of the $40 train;
got his mail from the postomce; attend
ed to some marketing, after which he
returned to his office and opened the
afternoon mail. Leaving the Office by
The rear enrerance, he was absent a
few moments and upon returning,
turned to close the door, when he was
seen to sink to the floor. Help was at
hand, a physician at his side almost
and everything possible done
to revive him, but to no avail. Life
was extinct.
Mr.. Taylor was native of Syracuse,
N. Y, and was with an Ohio regiment
in the quartermaster's department dur
ing q portion of the war of the rebel
lion. He came to Dakota Territory in
1888 taking up his residence in Alex
sndria, where he purchased the Herald
md which he owned and published
Until his death. MIR. Taylor was elect
ID state auditor when the territory was
divided and admitted into the union;
10 held the position for four years, and
vas lively candidate for governor at
he Madison convention in 1894.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-14
Norway and it's F.jOrls.

Harry Randall of Minneapolis, gave
a stereopticon entertainment in the
Opera House last Friday evening that
was we'll worth seeing. His subject
was Norway illustrated, and after the
entertainment was over, one who had
never seen that far away northland,
could almost say he had been to Nor
way and travelled with Mr.. Randall in
his journeys through cities and fjords,
and over those famous snow capped
mountains and on up to North Cape to
watch the midnight sun, 80 real and
life.like were his views, with his clear
and graphic description of the country
as you went along with him from place
to place. His views of the midnight
sun were so real in effect that you
could fancy yourself standing on the
North Cape and looking at that won
derful scene. When one sees the coast
range of that wonderful country, he
can easily understand why the Morse
men were so famous as sailors and sea-
men, and their explorations Of the
Scottish coast and Iceland and Green
land and on down the coast of North
America. Mr. Randall had other
views in his lecture, those of Niagara
and the Buffalo exposition, but only a.
few of them were given. The most
notable being a kinetoscope view Of
President Mckinley delivering his
great speech at Buffalo the day before
he was killed. The kinetoscope shows
the people gathering on the platform,
and then the introduction of the presi-
dent, and his coming forward and
bowling in acknowledgement of his
splendid reception, and then saluting
those in front and around him, he pro-
ceeds to deliver his address. He holds
a paper in his left hand and you can
see his lips and his eyes move and you
could almost declare you heard his
voice, so real and life like is this Won
derful representation. While that kline
toscope roll lasts you can see the presi-
dent in life and in action. It was mag
nifcent and worth alone ten times the
price of admission. The Griegs sang a
couple of songs with fine effect. The
lecture was historically instructive and
charmiugly rendered, and the LEADER
IS no stranger in many places men.
toned by Mr.. Randall
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-14
Notice.

There is now available from the
permanent school fund lin addition to
that already advertised, $3475), to loan
on farm lands and school bonds in
Lincoln county, $6919 at 6 per cent in.
terest in sums not to exceed $1,000 to
each individual. JONAS MINOT
$3.50 Co. Auditor.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-14

city, every where recognized as the
gem Of the state. Experience is an ex
pensive school but it is safe and accur
ate and twentyone years experience has
proven that we can prosper under oul
special charter and we know nothing
by experience of the general law.
In Canton we have all the modern
conveniences and own a splendid water
plant and our streets are in as good
condition as any city in the state.
Sioux Falls our neighbor, operating
under the general law has city in.
debtedness of at least thirty dollars per
capita and does not own its water
plant. We have as good public schools
and own our water plant and are not in
debt to exceed ten dollars per capita, so
much for our special charter.
Mr.. Rudolph comes out in three
column article advocating the change
and as mediums of public information
these papers will afford me space to
advocate the claims of the special
charter, which I will compare with the
general law:
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-14
Notice..

All who know themselves to have
past due accounts with the undersigned
are requested to liquidate the same be-
fore March 10 as all past due accounts
will be placed in the hands of collect
or on that date.
HENDERSON & GUINTER.
The Washington times., 1902-04-28
MINERS REPRESENTATIVES
CONFER IN NEW YORK
Delegates Discuss the Situation, But
Have Nothing to Say.

NEW YORK. April 2I.-The three chair
men of the anthracite mining districts
who. with President Mitchell, OF the
United Mine Workers. will represent the
anthracite miners in the committee of
seven, which meets or Tuesday to try to
settle the trouble of the anthracite min
ers, had an informal conference with
Mitchell in the Ashland House today. The
situation was discussed, but none OF the
delegates would say anything about the
chances of settlement.
W. II. Truesdaie. president OF the Della
ware. Lackawanna and Western Railroad.
who is one OF the three representatives of
the employers on the committee OF seven.
told a reporter that there was no reason
why any concessions should be made by
the operators at present.
THE men ought to be satisfied" said
Mr.. Truesdale. Their wages are good.
as are also the conditions of work, and l
believe the rank and file of the miners
are perfectly satisfied and do not want a
strike"
Asked about the prospects OF settle
ment he said: II cannot make any predic-
tions. Mitchell. | believe, however. does
not want n strike"
f. b. Thomas, chairman of the board
of directors OF the Erie, who is also on
the committee Of seven. would not make
any predictions either
1T is like tossing a penny, ne said.
You cannot tell whether heads or tails
will be uppermost when 1t lights
Ralph NJ. Easley. secretary OF the Ma
tional Civic Federation. spent some tiIne
in his office this afternoon. He declined
to talk about the miners trouble, or to
express any views regarding The prospects
of a settlement.
The Washington times., 1902-04-28
CARS AGAIN RUNNING
ON SAN FRANCISCO LINES
Big Strike on Market Street System
Completely Ended.

SAN FRANCISCO. April 27.-Three
thousand street car employees, who had
been idle for one week, went to work this
morning, and cars on the big Market
Street system, now owned by a Baltimore
syndicate, were all running, and did an
enormous business.
The strikers gained their points in re-
gard to wages and positions, but the com
pany refused 20 unionize its forces. 1t
agrees to recognize the union in any fu-
ture grievance of the employees. but 1t
insisted upon the perfect liberty OF the
men to join the union or not. The OBJ
roxious spy system, which was RESPONSE
BILE for most of the dismssals of the men
that caused the strike, will be abolished.
Manager Vining. of the Market Street
system. is a temperance man. who be-
lieyes that il he can keep men out OF the
saloons and discourage the use of liquor
he will be doing great good. Carried away
by such sentiments, he employed spoilers
to report men who even drank beer or
wine with meals at restaurants. and If
men after being warned. persisted in this,
he discharged them.
Several of those discharged drank dur
ing dinner with their families on their
days off. Such dismissals, when reported
among the men. caused great dissatisfac-
tion, and this, with the system of split
runs which caused men to spend many
hours at the barns for the sake OF one or
two hours pay. led to the strike.
The strike cost the railroad $4,000. and
the strikers lest s42 600 in wages. There
was no disturbance. and the damage to
the company's property did not exceed
$40. which will cover the car windows
broken on the first night of the strike.
The Washington times., 1902-04-28
TO WORK AS USUAL.
Mines in Anthracite Coal Region to Be
Operated.

WIIKEsBARRE. Pa. April 27.-The
mines throughout this region will work
tomorrow. despite the fact that the thirty
day truce ended yesterday and according
to the terms of the Shamokin convention
a strike should be declared
The committee now in New York has
notified the mine workers that they should
continue as at present until they get in
structions. The half time provided for in
the event of the negotiations continuing
will not be enforced.
The impression prevails throughout the
region that there will be no strike. and
that although the operators may not make
any great concessions. the committee Will
accept their terms. The majority OF the
miners do not want n strike and arc will
ing to continue working steadily as at
present. II there is hope OF gaining co..
cessions In the future.
The business interests are ready to send
in orders for summer goods that they
withheld while there was danger OF
strike.
The Washington times., 1902-04-28
LOOK FOR AN AGREEMENT.
Miners Believe That Conference viii
Have Satisfactory Result

SCRANTON, Pa. April 21.-The miners
and their local leaders in the Lackawanna
region. 2 number of whom were inter
viewed today, are of the belief that there
will be a final and satisfactory settlement
on Tuesday in New York Of ;he troubles
between the United Mine Workers and the
operators.
Hereabouts the greatest cause of trou-
bic is found at the three Lackawanna col
lieries, where strikes are on because Of
the swing system. to which the firemen
object, but which they thought would be
disposed of by President Mitchell.
The miners in this section of the State
have been more prosperous than they
have been in years before and they do not
want to do anything that would jeopar-
die the present satisfactory state of af-
fairs.
1t is generally admitted that the slight
est concession on the part of the opera
tors will stave off trouble at this time.
The Washington times., 1902-04-28
Mr.. NORTON LECTURES.
Christian Scientists Gather in Baltimor
TO Hear New Yorker.

over in Baltimore yesterday, at Chase s
Theater. there was a gathering OF Chris
tian Scientists. II was special occasion
for Mr.. Carol Norton, C. S D., OF New
York city, delivered lecture to those
of the faith on the subject: Christian
Science as Applied Christianity
Mr.. Norton was introduced to the audi
ence by Mr.. Herman s. Herring. C. s. b.,
who occupied a conspicuous place on the
platform.
On opening his speech Mr.. Norton asked
this question, Can the religion of Jesus
be termed an applied science?" This is
a sober question to which an honest in
quiry demands an answer said the
speaker "The men and women OF today
can no longer be provincial in thought A
true grasp of morality is essentially
synonymous with monotheism, or obedi-
epce TO and worship OF Supreme Being
endowed with moral character. Hence q
true sense of spiritual Judaism inevita-
bly, leads to a true sense of Christianity,
for the two are one
Mr.. Norton continued at length showing;
in effect that Christian Science and Chris
tianity were not opposites. but nearly re-
lated, both being the truth. The l0ture
began at $3.50 O'Clock, and continued for
several hours.
The Washington times., 1902-04-28
THREE NIGHTS MORE ~
OF BIG MASONIC FAIR
GUESTS OF THE NATION.
President and Mrs. Roosevelt to Enter
tain Distinguished Frenchmen.

Mrs. Roosevelt will have busy time
from now until the adjournment of Con
gress permits the President and herself
to go to oyster Bay. Just now the most
important subject under consideration Is
the nature of the entertainment to be
given 10 the representatives OF France
at the international fete when the statue
of Rochambeau will be unveiled on May "a.
1t is expected that the French republic
will send a warship, which will be an
chored off Baltimore. This harbor has
been chosen in order that the distinguish
ed visitors may be convenient to Wash
inston. The President is desirous that
every honor should be paid the represent
atives of the ally of this country during
the Revolution. Precedents are being
carefully studied. The only guide is the
program prepared for the celebration OF
the Yorktown Centennial. The death OF
President Garfield interfered seriously
with the social part of the program. IL
had been intended at that time TO give
a grand ball at the White House and an
other at Annapolis.
The President and Mrs. Roosevelt de-
sire TO follow this precedent, but conci-
tions are much more complex now than
they were twenty-one years ago. Only
one feature of the program has been def
nitely determined This will be a dinner
at the White House to which ninety odd
guests will be invited.
The present governors OF the thirteen
original States will be among the guests
of honor. Representatives of the. patri-
otic societies, together with the most
eminent statesmen, jurists and military
men, will be among the guests. The rep
resentatives of France will not be ac-
companied, and the banquet will undoubt-
edly be a stag affair. reception TO fol-
low it is now under consideration. This
will include all official and resident So
ciety, and their visitors who will be in
Washington to participate in the cere-
maniac
The Washington times., 1902-04-28
SUMMER RESORT BURNED.
South Beach, Staten Island, Suffers
Damage of S2Oo,ooo.

NEW YORK. April 27.-The principal
part of South Beach Staten Island. was
swept tonight by fire which destroyed
property valued at 100000 and sent up a
volume of flame, the glow of which was
plainly seen from all over Manhattan
and Brooklyn.
The fire started at s o'clock, and in
side Of two hours. when il was under
control. it had destroyed $500 feet OF
property fronting on the beach includ-
ing the two biggest and most important
hotels of the place, and partly burning
Two other hotels, scenic railway and a
number of bath houses.
The Washington times., 1902-04-28
SUBMARINE TESTS ABROAD.
Holland Boat to Be Taken to Germany
for Inspection.

LONDON. April 2S.-1he Berlin eorre-
spondent of the Daily Mall says that al
though the trials of German submarine
boats are unsatisfactory. the Emperor has
ordered that the experiments be contin-
ued.
When Prince Henry was in New YORK
he arranged with Mr.. Holland, the IN
ventor of a submarine boat. TO send one
of his vessels to Germany. Tne Fuiton'
one of these boats, will be taken apart
and sent when certain confidential nego-
tiatiors between the Holland Company
and the admiralty have been concluded
The Washington times., 1902-04-28
Chess Matches Not Populari7ed.

LONDON. April 2S.-The Times" com
menting on the university cable chess
match, says that If these matches are TO
be continued the promoters here should
try TO popularize the contests. The other
side is fully alive TO this. while here not
the slightest public interest is manifest
ed. nor can bc until The games are played
In public
The Washington times., 1902-04-28
BUTCHERS COMPLAINTS
LAID BEFORE Mr.. KNOX
Attorney General Waited on by Meat
Dealers, in Pittsburg. ii

PITTSBURG, april 27.-Attorney Cen
eral P. c. Knox met number OF butchers
here yesterday and received their COM
plants relative to the alleged granting
of rebates by the railroads TO the so-called
Beef Trust.
The butchers informed Mr.. Knox that
they bad complained to the Interstate
Commerce Commission without obtaining
redress. They say that he told them that
he would look into their complaints. and
If he could not take hold of them him
self he would transmit them to the Inter
state Commerce Commission.
The Washington times., 1902-04-28
Will of Mrs. 1. H. Hale.

DOVER, ". H.. April 27.-Mrs. Lucy II,
Hale, the late Senator John p. Hale's
widow. who died on March %, in WASH
ington, made several public bequcsts IN
her will Bowdoin College gets 5000 for
a scholarship. not TO take effect how
ever, during the lifetime of her daughter.
Mrs. William Z. Chandler. St Thomas
Episcopal Church, Dover. gets $500 In
remembrance of her mother. Abigail
Lambert. The Unitarian Church, Dover.
receives 500.
The Washington times., 1902-04-28
ALL NIGHT IN RIGGING.
Only One Survivor in Wreck of Lake
Schooner

PORT CLINTON. Ohio. April 2I.-The
schooner Barklow. loaded with stone
sank near Green Island yesterday after
noon. The mate, who had hung to the
rigging. was rescued today more dead
than alive.
He said that the captain, his wife and
son went down with the vessel, he being
the only survivor. Today the body OF
the captains wife was found.
The Washington times., 1902-04-28
G. A. r.

PCBLIC CoMFoEr COMMITTEE
Offices, Rooms s0q-3il Jcnifcr Building,
Corner 7th aud d sts. NV.
All parties wishing to furnish accommodation
to visitors during the coming G.. A. r. Eneamp-
mcnt are requested to call at the headquarter,
Of tine al ovr committee or send description OF
quarters. stating number OF persons that be
supplied with ROOMS. with and without meals.
c.c.; also list Of prices per day. and by the week.
" :. WELLER. Chairman
spIlm Committee GU Public CemfoIt.
The Washington times., 1902-04-28
THE GRANTS FAST TRIP.
Twenty-four Days Actual Steaming
Time From Manila.

SAN FRANCISCO. April 27.-The army
transport Grant arrived today from Ma
nila. In actual steaming time the Grant
made a record on the run from Manila,
occupying only twentyfour days, the re-
naming three days being spent at Homo
lulu. where the vessel coaled.
On the transport were 654 enlisted men
of the Twelfth Infantry. nnder command
OF Col. ]. w. Bubb, and other returning
troops, a total of ,697 passengers.
The Washington times., 1902-04-28
Bank Helps Out.

The most perfect arrangements hare
prevailed in every portion of the work at
the fair, but nowhere has more perfect
system prevailed than in the handling Of
the finances. Although treasurer Of the
fair committee, Mr.. Alexander Mckenzie.
has not. as matter Of fact. handled one
cent of the funds
BY special arrangement with the bank
where the fair funds are deposited, two OF
the tellers OF the bank have each night
been in attendance at the fair and accept
ed money from the various booths on de-
posit slips, as at a bank. These slips are
passed on with the book of the depositor
to Treasurer Mckenzie. who credits the
amount on the book Of the depositins
booth. At the close OF business car
rage is provided for the tellers. and the
money is hurried to the bank and placed
in its vault.
The Washington times., 1902-04-28
Queen wilhelmina's Condition.

HET LOO. April % g p. m.).-The con-
dition Of Queen Wilhelmina continues sat
is.actoiy.
The Washington times., 1902-04-28
CONSUMPTION AND ASTHMA CURED

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