The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-09
went down gracefully before superior
Son Of the ex-senator.

Senator James c.. Moody of the Black
Hills is. a son OF Gideon G. Moody, former
United States senator, and possesses
many of the traits which chara cterize
his distinguished father. This is his first
appearance as a factor In state affairs. He
comes prepared to press upon the leg1s-
lature several important measures. He
is looked upon as the leader In the fight
which Is to be made for more equitable
insurance rates and in his preparedness
upon the topic he exhibits one of the
family traits aforementioned. He has
fortified himself with official figures from
all Of the adjoining states and finds that
we are being bled In an utterly intoler-
able way in comparison to any Of our
neighbors, and that the Hills is getting
much the worst Of it even here.
| Asian instance of the sextortion. in this
tielo, Senator Moody mentions that busi-
ness blocks upon the main street of Dead.
wool pay as much as per cent for in,
surance. Official figures show that the
companies are securing but Is per cent
profit in Nebraska, and less than 20 per
cent in Iowa. while here they are ex-
torling more than As per cent. Senator
Mccdv's inquiries reveal the fact that in
those states having the anti-compact law
rates are reasonable, while in states
without this protection, rates are extor-
tionate.
The National Mining congress meets
in Deadwood next September, and Presi-
dent Roosevelt has, conditionally, con-
selited to attend it. On behalf Of this
congress Senator Moody will ask for state
recognition and also for a memorial pray
ing for q department of mines and min
ing with a cabinet secretary.
Senator Moody also is giving attention
to the Illuminating oil inspection law.
His bill Is not yet formulated, but In
common with his constituents he is de-
termined to find if possible protection
South Dakota. Representative Kribs Of
Brown county has also drafted g. bill
for an entire new code upon the sub
ject. The essential feature consists in q
4G- gravity test instead Of a 1906 flash test
as in the present law.
Temperance Legislation.
There does not appear to be much agi-
tation for additional temperance legisla-
ton. Nelson Of Turner will move for an
amendment requiring that petitioners for
a saloon license shall be land owners.
'Mose" Kaufman is here i to watch
events, and will also ask that the pres
emit law be amended SO as to throw the
burden of proof upon the prosecution in
civil dumage cases. Otherwise the pres
ent high license law appears to be rea-
sonably satisfactory to all interests.
The speaker is making an excellent i'm
preston upon the legislature. His adj
Or ess at the opening has been highly
praised. The secretary Of the senate and
chief clerk are proving themselves highly
qualified.
/ 1t has been the custom in South iDa-
kota for members Of the legislature to
select their seats indiscriminately with
out regard to party, but this year the lit
tie band Of nine faithful in the house
pathetically pleaded to be allowed the
privilege Of choosing their seats in a
body. The humor Of the situation ap-
pealed to the republicans so strongly that
the request was unanimously granted,
and moreover they were allowed to make
selections before the republican members
Were accommodated. They chose the row
upon the extreme right. -..
It is probable they will confer the
empty honor Of a nomination for the
United States senate upon Governor
Frank M. Ziebach of Yankton.