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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-02-27
VALUED POLICY LAW PASSED
Supporters Of the Insurance Law
Won a signal Victory in the
Lenate by Good Vote

Pierre, Feb. 20.-The valued polio,
bill had the right of way over al!
other public measures in the senate
yesterday, and the combined
efforts Of the house sergeant
alarms and the employees were re-
quircd to pull the house members out
OF the crowd which filled every avail
able niche in the lobby and the halls
OF the senate to witness the closing
scene in a contest which has out
rivaled in generalship anything he
experienced at this session or in re-
cent years.
The measure came up under special
order at 3 O'Clock and two hours were
consumed in debate which was in
~augurated by senator Moody, one or
the mine spots'' from the Black
Hills.
At the conclusion of the debate no
amendment was offered, and both
sides lined up for the final test of
strength. Both sides admitted that
there were five or six doubtful men
in the list and it was the stiilest roll
call of the session.
The house had in the meantime
adjourned and the senate floor was
crowded to the Presidents desk with
men who knew that there were ques-
lions being decided far exceeding in
political Importance the interest at
tanned by the measure under discus
sion. Never in the history Of the |
state did men cast their votes with
such concentrated attention directed
upon their actions as in the minutes
when the vote vas being taken.
There were at least fifty tally sheets
in use and as each name was called
and distinctly the silence was
oppressive until the answer came,
and as the roll call neared the end,
men actually turned pale under the
of the intense interest.
When three names yet remained to
be called the measure had the votes
required under the rules of the sem
lite for passage and more than a score
voices whispered, cit is passed.
The vote was 25 to Is.
AS 0 0 as the vote was announced
Lawson changed his vote to aye and
notice that on the following day
would move for reconsideration.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-02-27
Qualified Praise.

Nate Salisbury and Bill Nye were
great friends. When the humorist first
engaged in newspaper work in New
York city and took a house on Staten
island, the Snowman went to dinner
with him. Nye exploded some new
stories, and Salisbury, turning to his
hosts little girl, said:
Very clever papa you've got, my
dear"
Yes" responded the demure little
miss, when there's company"
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-02-27
Aged While You Wait.

The ancient Persian carpets which
many wealthy people tramp ove each
other to buy are now being manufac-
tured in Persia and when finished are
laid down in bazaars and trampled
required, by foot passengers and dom
keys, mules and camels. When sufti-
ciently battered up they are rolled UP
and shipped to the United States and
sold as being from 80 to 500 years old.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-02-27
Why He Didn't Call,

You don't call on Miss Cutting any
more, I hear, Blobber?"
NO"
Ibid she reject youY"
Not exactly, but when l first began
calling there was a mat at the door
with the word Welcome woven in it,
and a motto on the wall that read
Let Us Love One Another Later i
noticed that the doormat was changed
for one that said Wipe Your Feet and
a motto declaring that EARLY to Bed
and Early to Rise Make a Man
Healthy, Wealthy and Wise had the
place of the other"
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-02-27
In Her Debt.

AS a pleasant faced woman passed
the corner Jones touched his hat to her
and remarked feelingly to his com,
panion:
"Ah, my boy, owe a great deal to
that woman"
your mother?:" was the query.
mo. my !andlady."
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-02-27

The question of revenues Is one
that is bothering the legislature as
much as anything, and its settlement
may not be accomplished at the
present session. a revenue commits
sion is one of the ways Of securing
relief, and 1t is thought that such a
body could handle the matter in the
most satisfactory manner. R. e.
sGrimshaw, Of Deadwood, in discuss
Ing revenues described the Switzer-
land method to an Argus-Leader re-
porter. in the following: Probably
she most efficient system of taxation
IN the world is in the little republic
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-02-27

If this winter weather would only
let up we believe we would accept any
quantity of spring poetry as a peace
Offering. But the poet would have to
guarantee the absolute arrival OF
spring before printing. the produc-
tionS.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-02-27

There is quite a fight on in refer
once to the local option bill, particu-
larry in the senate, where the bill
had an inning this week. The bill
has been drawn to make the business
OF selling liquors in the state as OBJ
noxious as possible to the dealers,
and it is on this ground mostly that
collection has been raised to the bill.
Its provisions are SO stringent that
while license might be in force in
towns yet 1t would be next to i'm
possible for the business to be car
ried on. Under the bill it would not
be necessary for much evidence to ac-
sthmulate against the saloonkeeper,
as it Is so liberal that a mere belief
in a violation would be sufficient to
cause his arrest.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-02-27
Progress IN Other Matters.

Pierre, Feb. ..2O.-McDougal's bill
providing 1876, 600 per year for the
maintenance of the state militia,
which passed the senate almost with
out opposition, is an earnest indica-
tion OF the new spirit which pervades
the people. Even two years ago the
legislature refused to give S., 900 and
fixed the allowance at So, 600 per year.
While the bill has still to run the
gauntlet Of the house it is very r
tain that a substantial allowance will
be made.
The debate and vote upon the
adoption of the report of the senate
temperance committee upon the
county option bill was the first test
Of the temperance sentiment of the
senate, the vote standing twenty to
twenty-five against the bill. While
the main feature of the bill is county
option there are other points in it
for which the temperance people
make strenuous demand and to which
there is a pronounced opposition,
chief of which is the permission
granted to make complaint against
the dealer upon belief.
The peddlers' license bill has
passed. 1t IS a stringent measure and
II 1T will stand the test is likely to
produce a revolution in Syria. 1t.
goes to every sort of Inherent, or
transient merchant except peddlers
Of agricultural products and nursery
stock and the minimum license fee is
fifty dollars.
Goddard's bill fixing the salary of
the board Of charities at fifteen hun
dred dollars passed. The committee
amendment providing that the bill
should not be construed to legislate
out OF office any of the present board
was the subject Of a good deal Of
talk, but passed by fifty.nine votes.
enough to insure the necessary APP
preparation to carry it into effect.
Sabbath observance held the atten
ton Of the house for a good part Of
the session upon consideration Of Fl.
B. 81 increasing the penalty for Sab
bath breaking from 81 to a maximum
of 500 and thirty days imprison-
ment. When the bill was read the
third time King, of Bookings,
moved indefinite postponement,
which vas warmly debated and de-
feated. Hayes, of Lawrence, moved
to amend by substituting $40 as the
fine without imprisonment.
On the Hayes amendment a spirited
debate was made by Bromley, Law
son, Allen, johnson and others.
Pierce, of Fall River, who runs the
big plunge bath at Hot Springs. in
quired Of Lawson, who was expound-
ing the definition of Sabbath desc
Grafton if bathing is considered a
work OF necessity? at is in your
case" responded the Union county
man. The Hayes amendment pre-
vailed A to SO, and the bin passed
as amended.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-02-27
No Doubts About 1t.

"How do you know it is rheuma-
tsm?' asked his friend. "You haven't
seen a DOCTOR"
Il know what it is, all right" replied
the victim. rheumatism is one Of
these things that don't need an intro
duction."
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-02-27

Won In a Walk.
"Say, how did you get off in the glee
club try-out?"
"Made first bass on four bawls."-
Chapparel.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-02-27
lmpcrtinence.

MI. Todgers-Why have you Sent
Maria, the servant girl, away SO sud-
denly? You told me yesterday that
she was the best girl you ever had.
Mrs. Todgers-She's an impertinent
hussy. ! wanted to borrow her 20.
loshes, and she said she was afraid I
couldn't get them on!
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-02-27
OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPER
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 81 1903.
NOTES OF THE LEGISLATURE.

Watertown people feel pretty jubil-
ant, doubtlessly, over the fact that
the state militia will hold its annual
encampment permanently on the
shores Of Lake Kampeska. 1t is an
ideal spot for the soldiers, although
it is located some distance from the
center of population.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-02-27
A Freak Giant.

Manager Of Show-Have l got a va
cancy for a giant? Why, you don't
look five feet!
Candidates., that's just it. I'm
the smallest giant on record.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-02-27
At n Boarding House.

Stout Man (whose appetite has been
the envy of his fellow b~oarders)-I de-
clare ! have three buttons off my vest.
Mistress of the House (who has been
aching to give him a hint)-You will,
probably find them in the dining room,
sir
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-02-27
Not Dangerous.

Biggs-Windig is a nice fellow, but
he is given to e~xaggerating.
D~iggs-Yes, but that fault is counter
balanced by one thing?
Biggs-What is that?
Diggs-The general i~ndisposition of
people to believe him.-Chicago News.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-02-27

The members of the legislature seem
disposed to treat. the State Guard in
a more liberal manner than in the
past. 1t seems quite possible that ain
appropriation of about $50, 600 will be
passed. The senate has endorsed the
bill by passage and it remains for the
house to adopt it. The members of
the State Guard have maintained the
organization practically at their own
expense for the past three or four
years, and they are entitled to some
recognition from the state for their.
fealty to the organization.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-02-27

Senate bill III proposes to increase
the number Of oil inspectors in the
state to three and divide the state
into as many districts. The STAN
dard Oil Co. seems to keep one man
pretty busy and it is likely with the
increased force there might not be so
much oom for kicking OF the poor
oil.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-02-27

There is a bill in process of forma-
tion for introduction in the legisla-
ture which will have for its purpose
the changing.of the date of the as
sessment of the state. from June to
January. 1t is argued by the pro-
moters of the bill that it will be
mich better to do the work in the
winter months than in the N
for the reason that the farmer will
have but little of his grain crop
On hand he wilIhaye sold the great
err share OF his fall stock and would
not have bought his grass feeders.
Winter stocks Of merchandise will be
run down at that time and it would
pc easier to reach a better conclusion
VS. ls 20 values than in the summer.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-02-27

One of the hardest fights that
the senate has witnessed in a long
time owe a proposed piece Of legisla-
tion was that Of the valued policy
law, and the winning Of it was a
victory for the people of the state.
The law is in force In other states
sand il it is of value to those it GER
tainly will be of much benefit to
South Dakota. The old line COM
panies have been doing a highly sat-
isfactory business here and reaping a
good reward.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-02-27

1t is very evident that the twine-
plant for the state p%enitentiary is
going to have a hard struggle to get
Through. At present it is in the
hands Of the appropriation commit
tee, where it is said it is likely to
remain. The retail implement deal
ers were dong a few things to the
bill, and they will appreciate the Sit
nation Of having it laid on the shelf.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-10-08

Great applause was accorded Col.
Harvey, chief surgeon Of the Depart
ment Of the Lakes, during an address
to army officers ct Camp Howard a
night or so ago, when he declared
that the abolition Of the army canteen
was mistake. The absence OF the
cantesn increases, rather than de-
oreases drunkenness, Col Harvey de-
clared. The use of alcohol among
soldiers 10 very pernioious in its effect,
but it cannot be prevented. When the
canteens were in existence the drink.
ing could be regulated. and . better
quality Of beverages ct lower prices
could be bought than at the places the
soldiers now 60 to spend their money.
1t is probable q strong effort will be
made to have Congress restore the
canteen. All the army officers, with
but few exceptions, who are in the
best position to judge, are in favor Of
the canteen.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-10-08
TRYING TO CRAWL OUT.

Mayor Yeiser is quoted in the
official printer as referring to the Sun
as an unreliable paper" in connec-
tion with the article few days ago
about the city's refusal to pay to the
public library trustees the $1,000 ap.
propriated by the city for the library
fund. The Sun published its state
ments on the authority of an officer Of
the library board, and from the records
of the library board, which are public
property, and which are incorrect IL
the Sun was incorrect.
The excuse offered last night for
failing to pay the money over to the
board on demand was that the mayor
had no authority to pay it except on
order of the boards. This may be
true, and the reason it was not done.
but it is not the reason given the trus.
tees when the president of the library
board attempted to get the money last
Monday. If he mad then been told
that the board Of trustee, would be
given the money as soon rs the council
and aldern IN ordered the mayor to pay
it, the trustees would have cheerfdlly
waited. Instead they were told that
a resolution had been passed ordering
the money paid only to the permanent
board of trustees, and not to this
board.
As result the records of the library
board show that on application OF the
president for the money the city re.
fused it. The records show for them.
selves. ....-
1t seems the truth is. the admins.
tration's bluff has been called by the
library trustees, who announced that
they would hold onto the library
building until they got the $1,000
promised them by tho city. When they
applied to the city they were given
to understand instead of that they
would be paid the money when the
boards authorized il, that they would
not be paid it at all. and it wss con.
sldered turn down. The mayor may
use his own methods for extricating
himself from his yRolitiS1' skes.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-10-08
Claimed by Relatives of Well
Known Paducah People.
One Million Dollars Worth of Land in
Tennessee Among That in
Question.
NO CLAIMS BY LOCAL PEOPLE

Relatives of Mr.. James Sewer, of
the ellison Paint store, Paducah, have
instituted claims for some very valua-
BILE lands which, if secured, will make
them all wealthy.
A Knoxville, Tenn, dispatch, says
"Mrs. Emmett Humphreys Of Sher-
man, Tex, is in this city in an effort
to establish titles to lands which she
claims should pass to heirs of John
SEWER, the first governor Of Tennessee.
Mrs. Humphreys is Sewers great
granddaughter. Through her attorney
she presented q claim to the Knox
county court today for sl2,654 balance
she claims the county Of Knox has
owed the Sewer estate since 1910, an
old settlement of that date showing
the amount due. The matter was re-
ferred to County Judge A. d. Collier.
Heirs Of John Sewer, through Mrs.
Humphreys, claim over 100, 900 acres
OF land in Tennessee which IL is said
many aggregate 81, 200. 900 in value
According to Mrs. Humphreys the
heirs claim the land was granted TO
John Sewer BY act of congress in 1895.
1T is also claimed that the state Of
Tennessee has issued grants for every
foot Of the grant, much Of which is
now extensively improved. Mrs Hum.
phreys is preparing to institute legal
proceedings in the hope Of perfecting
title TO the property"
John Sewer was q great, great great
uncle Of Mr.. James Sewer, and Mrs.
Finis Lack of this city. Mr.. Sewer
stated to . Sun reporter this morning.
however, that he and sister had put in
no claim to the land, said to belong to
he estats Of his relative.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-10-08
Reported That He Will Head
Independent Ticket.
Nominations Are to Be Made for May
or, Clerk, Aldermen and
Councilmen.
TICKET PUT OUT IN FEW DAYS

1t is understood that an independ-
ent ticket will ba nominated by ths
good government league, for some Of
the city offices before the end OF the
week. 1t will not be . full ticket ac-
oording TO reports, but nominations
will only be made for mayor, clerk, al
derman and councilmen.
1t will be composed of leading DEM
ocrats and Republicans. For mayo
Mr.. E. W. Smith is mentioned IS the
probable nominee. Capt. Sames Koer
and Mr.. B. II. Scott are also mention
ed for this place on the ticket. Capt.
Roger stated. however this morning
that he would not consider the nomi-
nation.
For clerk Mr.. George o. McBroom
is tipped. Some OF those mentioned
for alderman are l.. S. Dubois. y. T.
Hubbard, George Shelton, Andy Baue r
and U. S. Walton. Among council
manic possibilities, Messrs II. @.
Allison, w. f. Covington and Finis
Lack are some of the leading ones.
: The call for the purpose Of putting
out the ticket Is for tomorrow night,
as seen from the call else here.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-10-08
TO CUT Off MANEUYERS
DEFICIT THREATENED IN THE
NAVAL APPROPRIATION.

Washington, oct. S.-Fearful OF
deficit in the fund for the mainten-
ance of the navy, wise heads In the
navy department are counseling .
curtsilment of the present system Of
army and navy maneuvers. There is
. strong undercurrent of feeling in
favor Of withdrawing all battleships
and heavy cruisers from participation
in the annual summer war games with
the coast defenses on the Atlantic
cuast. IL is said in the department
that the navy does not derive enough
benefit from operations like those
against Portland last summer, or Mt
the entrance Of Long Island sound in
1909. 1t has been suggested that tugs
and auxilliaries would provide practi-
cally as good sham combatants for the
coast Notifications as bsttleships, and
could be operated at less risk and ex-
pense. Inc question Will De jointly
considered by the war and navy de
partments. Secretary Moody will
make his decisions later
1t remains to be officially determin-
ed whether the benefit Of the sham at.
tacks of battleships to the army is
great enough to Offset the harm and
expense to the navy. Army officers
are somewhat inclined to believe so,
but naval officers ON duty in the de.
partment express the belief that the
battleship squadron will not next
summer be found making attacks on
the coast defense.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-10-08

A peculiar case of mistaken identity
is reported from Nation, ILL.,, where
the Mayor was charged with various
offenses such as sitting in . poker
game and visiting disreputsble resorts.
His twin brother was introduced in
the trial and swore that it was he who
had visited the places on the dates
named. The Mayor was acquitted on
the more serious charges, which goes
to show the advantage of having q
twin brother.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-10-08
SUSPECT ARRESTED
Young Man From Louisville
Caught Here.
Charged with Attempted Pocket-P Pick
ing-Trial Tomorrow

A young man giving his name ~
Homer Roberts or Robertson. and
claiming to DO from Louisville. Ky,
was arrested last night at the carnival
grounds by Special Officer Joe Wool
bridge for alleged attempted robbery.
II 10 alleged that Roberts and three
companions had country youth at
the carnival preparing to take his
money but ware given . cue by some
confederate that they were being
watched and tried to make their es-
cape. Officer Woodbridge caught Rob.
ertson but the others escaped. The
case will come mp before Judge San.
ders tomorrow morning.
He had . $40 Confederate bill and
large number Of business cards on him,
and acknowledges he IL . wanderer.
He is believed to be . professional
crook.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-10-08
ION TO CAIRO"

Hundreds Of ardent supporters Of
the ION to. Cairo" movement will be
in Evansville, Ind, . week from to-
day. The meeting will discuss n s...
ures to influence immediate ,eUisla.
tion for system of locks g. .,d dams on
the Ohio from Pittbsu' o to Cairo. to
make the river r.Avigable the year
round for heavy laden craft.
Inc pene dts Of such an improve
mens wo did be manifold not only to
every business man along the Ohio
NJ d its tributaries, but to the whole
( country as we'll. The borders Of the
Ohio originate traffic in four Of the
country's chief commodities: Coal,
steel. lumber and tobacco, and to
afford certain transportation by water
the year round for these important
articles Of consumption and export
will be to increase the productivity Of
the Ohio valley, its wealth and its
fame. The object of the association
to have its meeting at Evansville
next week is vital to the interests Of
five great states, and it is to be hoped
that the united voice arising from
that meeting will impress Congress
with the necessity of immediate and
systematic Improvement of the Ohio.
ION to Cairo" is the watchword of
s. 200, 900 people in states bordering
the Ohio, who have the future welfare
Of their commonwealths at heart.
The attendance at the Evansville
meeting must speak the unanimous
sentiment of the valley in tones so
loud that they will be heard and acted
upon quickly by Congress. Let Pa
douah send . representative delega-
ton.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-10-08
MODERN BUCCANEERS
THEY STEAL $4,000 AND A
STEAMSHIP.

Manila, Oct. S.-George Forman,
chief inspector, and y. ]. johnson,
constabulary supply officer. both
stationed at Missamis, Mindanao,
whose accounts were under invsssiea-
tionb, seized $4,000 from lthe safe,
seized q steamer and have started for
Borneo. Running short OF coal, they
stopped . native vessel and took
from her . new supply. A steamer
has been sent to Borneo to intercept
the fugitives.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-10-08
POLITICAL NOTES
MAJOR ". @. OWENS TO SPEAK
HERE TONIGHT.

Major W. O. Ovens, who has at
trscted large crowds all over the state
during the present campaign, will
speak in Paduoah tonight. and large
crowd is expected to hear him.
He will address the voters of Nc.
Cracken county at the county court
house at p. IN. and the prospects are
for large attendance.