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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-03
PAUL MORTON'S TALK.
at the Opening of the Railroad APP
pliance Exhibition.

Washington. May Sat the opening
of the Railroad Appliance Exhibition
today Secretary of the Navy Paul Nor
ton spoke as follows.
When the nicrobe of civilization be-
gins its endless work in the brain Of a
barbarian, one of the things to be look
ed after is better foot trail through
the mountains or over the plain, and
as civilization advances good roads and
better transportation becomes one of
the chief studies of men. The present
conference of delegates from all over
the world to discuss ways and means
Of lettering the transportation facilities
of the globe only indicates and demon
strates that there is reciprocity in the
ideas of the best way to railroad. Such
a meeting can only be regarded with the
greatest favor by all intelligent people
The story Of the transportation OF TINS
country ana of the improvements IN the
roads is the story of civilization 1t IS no
commercial position of the United states
in the world today is chiefly on account Of
its low railroad rates and 1t IS not at all
out of the way for me to say that II 1t
were not for American railroad appliances
the cost of transD OFtation in this country
would not today be as cheap as It IS. IL
has been estimated that where one dollar
has been invested in the railroads in the
United States the value of agricultural
property mas Deen increased teu QO1AdiS
The steel rail and the steam engine, with
all other railroad appliances, have been
pioneers in the development of this coun-
try. IOdays with great luxury ana com
fort and at a cost of less than cents
mile the railroad car takes you to your
journey in safety.
There are a few complaints of rates
in this country because they are too high.
Complaints of extOrtionate rates are as
rule not heard.
1T has been my observation that com
plants of unrea sonable rates to railroad
men always receive prompt and satisfac-
tory attention.
While in a sense railroad transDorta-
ton IS natural monopoly, in a broader
sense it IS all competitive. Market COM
petition prevails everywhere. and is al
ways a controlling force in rate making.
1T is a source of great satisfaction to
all of to have so many distinguished
foreigners i'll our midst.
I'VE know there is much we can learn.
I know that We are studying the improve
ments they are making with the same
eagerness that we are studying our own
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-03
BAD FOR ARGENTINE.
Whitefeather Case Is Reversed in
United States Supreme Court

An unofficial report was received this
morning that the United States supreme
court has reversed the Kansas supreme
court on the famous case Of Dubar vs..
Green, which involves the title to 200
acres of very valuable land in the heart
of Argentine, the suburb of Kansas
City.
According to this reversal. hundreds
of people will lose their homes at Ar
gentine, and they will be obliged to
either get off, or buy the property
which in many instances they have al
ready paid for once.
The claims which the United States
supreme court have sustained are com
monty known at Kansas City as the
''Whitefeather' claims, because of the
fact that an Indian woman named Su-
san Whitefeather was the original pat
entee, and left the land to her son,
George Washington. In 1867, George
Washington, then lad Of IA, decided
this land through a guardian, to anoth-
er party for the sum of $4,000. Wash
ington at that time was still a tribal
Indian. In 1900 he became a citizen of
the United States. and since then has
been trying to establish his ownership
to the 200 acres of land which he deed
ed away while a ward of the goYeyrn-
ment. Dunbar. as agent for George
washington, took possession of some of
this land which is occupied by the
Green heirs. The Greens brought eject
ment proceedings The district court
decided for the plaintiffs. The case was
appealed by Bird & Pope, attorneys for
Dunbar or washington, and the SUI
prerne court of the state of Kansas, by
unanimous vote. affirmed the decision
of the lower court 1t said:
Apart from the mere fact of the
claimants being an Indian there is
nothing to excuse the delay III this
case. The land was sold at price
that two Shawnee chiefs and an IN
dian agent certified to be fair The sec
rotary of the interior approved the
sale; the owner received and retained
certainly a part and presumably the
whole of the purchase money; no
fraud of any character is charged;
there was no cOncealment. While the
property directly involved in this ltti-
cation may not be very VaIuabla, the
determination of this case necessarily
affects the title to 200 acres Of land
now lying close to a great city, and
probably owned by many different in
diyiduaIs. We conclude that notwith-
standing plaintiff was Shawnee IN
dian. his inaction for 81 years under
such circumstances was sufficient to
preclude him thereafter asserting a
title to this land.
The supreme court of the United
states seems to take the view that
George Washington, being a ward of
the government was supposed to be
incapable of making a deed or protect
/ ing his interests. Therefore the title
to all the property, which has now De
come very valuable will revert back to
him, or to his lawyers.
There are half a dozen other cases
of similar nature. brought by Bird &
Pone in the Kansas supreme court.
/ and in all of them the Kansas court
has followed its ruling in the Dunbar
case. AIIsthese cases will of course be
reversed by the same ruling.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-03

per month per II. P. of motor is made
for elevators.
From commercial service the city
has been receiving the following
amounts respectively for the years
1901. 1902 and 1903: S54, 931.02; SIS. 575.4S;
S102. S9014
The ordinary revenues for 1901, 1902
and 1903 have been as follows: STA
362.46; S110, 49, and $136, 1873, and the
operating expenses for the same years
have been as follows: s47, 1888; $56,-
587.22, and 1852 1917
The net profit for each of the years
has been: s31, 574.03; $50, 1921, and STA
006.66. A letter from Charles H. Smith,
secretary and treasurer of the board of
trade, states that net profits for 1904
were $79.916.13. The cost of the original
plant was $79, 231.6O The same city
owns the waterworks plant and is max
ing a success of the management; the
net profits for 1901. 1902 and 1903 were:
S31, 702 As: S35,47446 S41, 273.46.
The city has a bonded Indebtedness
OF 81, 1868 000.0 90 and at 5 per cent the in
terest amounted in 1903 the time of the
last report available. to SOS, 10000 and
all of this sum was raised by the cleo
trio light plant and WaterwOrks with
the exception of SIG $4,000. which had to
be provided for from the tax levy
I think, said City Attorney Dren-
ming, that the city council could do no
better thing than to extend this cleo
tr1c light plant as they are thinking OF
doing and then extend it large enough
50 that it will take care of commercial
light and power as we'll We should
stop this business of issuing franchises.
One company viii always sell out to
another but if the city goes into the
field rates will remain low. The city
should contract with a number of the
users of power and light in the city,
enough to guarantee the extension of
the plant and bind them to take the
power and light when it is offered upon
the contract. We can operate under the
law passed by the last legislature
which makes it possible for the city TO
do such thing. Detroit. Mich, has now
a municipal electric light plant manag-
ed upon this basis"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-03
LOCAL MENTION.

Mrs. VIM. Schafer gave a small May
party at her home, 205 Quincy street
Monday afternoon and entertained the
following guests: Mrs. Geo. Ander-
son, Mrs Edwin Wells, Mrs. Ed
Whalen, Mrs. Harry Summers, Mrs.
Joseph Philips, Mrs. Boyd of Usage
City and Mrs. Jake Hartman, Mr.. VIM.
Schafer, Mr. Harry Summers and Mr..
Ed Whalen. The rooms We're taste
fully decorated with spring blossoms.
Today the state board of railroad
commissioners heard the so-oalled
'Neosho county" case, and took TIE
matter under ADJUSTMENT, The question
at issue is whether the NJ K & T. shall
stop its trains at St Paul. as required
by a law passed at the last session of
the legislature.
The hearing of the Kansas City Belt
the tracks Of the Kansas City Southern
was set this morning by the board of
railroad commissioners for May IL
Miss Berta Dudley who was employ
ed in the family of James Wick ard
found by the police In a semi console Us
condition says that the report that she
! was under the influence of cocaine is
I incorrect She says that she does not
( take cocaine.
Owing to the fact that Attorney Gen
/ era1 Coleman was very busy in the SUI
+ preme court this morning, the state
! board Of railroad assessors did not
/ hold a meeting. They win meet at 10
/ o'clock Thursday morning. and expect
/ at that time to finish up some of their
/ work of assessment 1t is likely that
/ the telephone lines will be the first to
/ be COMPLETED.
Rev. John A. Bright went to Eureka
/ Kan, today to ofieiate at the funeral
/ Of Rev L. @. Groseclose, aged 81. The
deceased and Mr. Bright were intimate
friends.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-03
H0CH'S MIND MADE UP
Knows What Hen Do in Sell Case
But Won't Tell.

Governor Hoch stated this morning
that he has made up his mind in regard
to the Sell case. He said he would not
announce his decision for few days,
as he had agreed to walt for certain adj
ditional papers.
However," said the governor, 4
know now what am going to do just
as we'll as I will know later on. I could
announce my decision today, but it
would hardly be courteous"
It seems to be the almost unanimous
opinion that the governor expects to
grant Willie Sell pardon. Some Of
those who fought the pardon the hard
est have come to this conclusion, and
Judge Humphrey, the attorney for the
petitioner, is confident that the governor
will turn his client loose.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-03
TO AGREE on SWITCHING.
Railroad Commissioners WIN Have a
Hearing on May "a.

This morning the board of raiIroad
raIaisstoners decided that on May
q. they will take up with the rep
Tesentatives Of railroads and the com
merc1aI clubs of the state the draft
ing Of rules and regulations for the
charges for switching which are to
be prepared by the board.
THESE rules and regulations relating
to switching charges are of great i'm
portance to the commercial interests
Of the state In some instances it is
claimed that wholesale houses or fac
tories are given secret rebates, or are
Disseminated against by means of
switching rules. For the purpose of
getting large attendance of the com
merclal interests of the state the board
has sent out to the commercial clubs
of the state an invitation to send a
delegation to this meeting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-03
MANDATE OF COURT.
Is Issued to Officers of the Equitable
to Appear.

New York, May 3.-Justice Bischor to-
day signed an order directing President J.
w Alexander, Vice President J. H. Hyde
and Vice President Gage Tarbeu of the
Equitable Life Assurance society to APP
pear before him in the supreme court May
II for the purpose of being examined and
make a deposition as to the facts and cir
cumstances under which the sO-called
amended charter of the Equitable society
was adopted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-03
standard Oil Motion.

R. r. Vermillion, of the firm of Stan
ley, VermilliOn & Evans, Of Wichita.
the Standard Oil attorneys for the state
of Kansas, fled d motion this morning
before the supreme court to compel the
state to make its petition in the suit
against the Standard Oil company more
definite and certain. There will be oral
argument on this motion this afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-03

examined at the induisition were fur
nished him by Chief of Police StahI
and Mayor BeTgundthal. Several
hundred names were included in the
list
So far no one has been before Hun
aate to make any complaints ABOUT
joints nor to file any evidence with
him nor furnish him with a list Of
witnesses from whom evidence might
be secured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-03
SENATOR BURToN's CASE.
Kansas Politicians Trial Is Continued
Indefinitely.

St. Louis, May 3.-The trial of
United States Senator Joseph Ralph
Burton of Kansas was continued in
definitely by Judge Rogers in the
United States district court. The order
was in response to d motion by Dis
trict Attorney Dyer. Both the prose-
cutfon and defense wanted more time
in which to prepare for the trial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-03

The compiler of an authors diction-
arv has found that there are $500 per-
sons in this country who have written
books. These figures must be accepted
as authentic, unless the compiler has
skipped a poorhouse or two.-Denver
Republican.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-03
COLL is ARRESTED.
Man Who Helped BigeIow Loot Bank
Is in Custody.

Milwaukee, May 8.-Henry G. Coll.
the former assistant cashier of the
First National bank of this city, was
arrested in Chicago today.
A warrant was issued for Coils ar
rest at the time the warrant was served
on Frank G. Bigelow, the defaultlng
president charging him with embezzling
an amount in excess of 500 n0n
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-03

While the Russians run to pour parIers
the Japs seem inclined to pour shot
Minneapolis Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-03

The jury which tried the suit of Mr.
and Mrs II. MCGEE against E Rost for
$4,000 DANA ges for the death of their son,
Homer MCGEE. by accident. failed to
agree This is the second jury which has
tried the case. but not reached verdict.
The Winslow mail., 1905-09-16
Reduced Rates

Summer excursion rates to
California points. Date of sale:
every Tuesnay, Thursday, and
Saturday during months of
May, June, July, August. and
September, 1905 Tickets con
tinuous passage east of Bar
stow, both directions. final linn
it Nov. 80. 1905. Winslow to
San Francisco, $40. 90; via Los
Angeles, $53 90; Winslow to Los
Angeles $50 90; Santa Monica,
Long Beach. San Pedro, via
Los Angeles, $1,000; Avalon,
Catalina Island, $50. %; San
Diego, Coronado Beach, $4,000.
For further information call on
B. l., HOLMES,
Agent
The Winslow mail., 1905-09-16
Attacked by a Mob

and beaten, il labor riot, until
covered with sores. a Chicago
street car conductor applied
Bucklen S Arnica Salve, and
was soon sound and we'll. Il
use it in my family" writes G..
j. Welch, of Tekonsha, Mich. j,
and find it perfect" Simply
great for cuts and burns. Only
25c DIT all drug stores.
The Winslow mail., 1905-09-16
Got Off Cheap.

He may well think, he has got
off theap, who, after having
contracted constipation or indi-
gestion, is still able to perfect
ly restore his health. Nothing
will do this but DR., Kings New
Life Pills. A quick, pleasant,
and certain cure for headache.
constipation, etc. 25c at all
drug stores. Guaranteed.
The Winslow mail., 1905-09-16

and cold dust on my lungs; but,
after finding no relief in other
remedies. [ was cured by DR.
Kings New Discovery for Con
sumption, Coughs and Colds >
Greatest sale of any cough or
lung medicine in the world. At
all drug stores; SOC and S1.00;
guaranteed. Trial bottle free.
The Winslow mail., 1905-09-16

J. F. Mahoney has received
a large consignment Of the
latest novels which he is sell
ing at the very low price of Csc.
Call and make your selection
before the best are gone. The
oostoffice News Depot
The Winslow mail., 1905-09-16
Rates to New Mexico Fair

The Twenty fifth Annual New
Mexico Territorial Fair will be
held at Albuquerque, N. NJ,
Sept. Is to %, 1905. The pro
gram will consist of horse rae
ing. base ball games, cowboy
tournament, etc, also exhibits.
For this occasion one way con
tinuous passage and round trip
excursion tickets to AlbuQuer-
que may be sold as follows:
The Winslow mail., 1905-09-16
Like Finding Money.

Finding health is like finding
money-so think those who are
sick. When you have a cough,
cold. sore throat, or chest irri-
tation, better act promptly like
w. G. Barber, of Sandy Level,
Va. He says: II had terrible
chest trouble, caused by smoke
The Winslow mail., 1905-09-16

Bring your Job Printing to
the MAIL office. Neatness and
promptness guaranteed.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-09-07
THE ([IM|f ACCIDENT

Lewis Brown returned from
Dickinson Monday. He had
been out to the Clinic farm north
of that place in response to the
telegram received last week,
stating that B. K. Clinic had
been shot by Charles Hartell.
According to Mr.. Brown the af-
fair was purely accidental. Har.
tell and Clinic were haying in
sight Of the house. Mrs. Clinic
had said to Ben that she would
like to have him get her a chick
en-. After being in the field for
some time B. X. went up to the
house and got the gun which he
had heavily loaded previously for
the purpose of shooting a hawk.
Later on he called to Hartell to
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-09-07

sion. Down with all kinds of
scrubs l say.
Three herds of Herefords
were shown, some of them we're
fine. But for number and quail.
ity the Short Horns we're far in
the lead. There were six herds
shown besides some separate in
dividuals. Garfield, of Lake
Park, Minn., had a fine showing;
Clark, of Bottlneau Co.. Wade
Willie, of Brown Co., j. H. Brown
of Cass Co., j. McFadden, Grand
Forks Co., S. Fletcher, of Barnes
Co. and E. G. Butler all had
herds shown in the ring, in all
there were 122 Shorthorns, a
grand showing and a splendid
lot of stock. There were some
of the finest specimens of the
breed that can be found in the
northwest: It is worth quite a
journey to see how animals can
be developed and what careful
breeding can do for the improve.
ment of stock.
North Dakota is rapidly i'm.
proving in the stock line and I
hope will soon take rank as one
of the best stock producing
states. We have the facilities and
all that goes to make our state
one of the finest countries for
live stock that one could wish to
have.
E. G. B.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-09-07

bring up the gun as he had seen
some chickens. Hartell did so
and was creeping along behind
Clinic when in some manner the
gun was discharged hitting
Clinic in the back and killing
him instantly. Mrs. Clinic was
positive it was an accident and
the jury so decided and Hartell
was released from custody. It
was a very unfortunate affair
The funeral was held last Fri.
day, the remains being inferred
at Dickinson. A. little orphan
boy five years old is left to battle
with the world and is at present
with his grandmother who has
had charge Of him ever since he
was born.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-09-07

The State Fair at Grand Forks
was we'll arranged and very
good. Accommodations were,
provided for both exhibitors and
patrons. They have q good
location, a fine track and build
ings suitable for a big show.
In the draught horse class there
was a poor show, and our Griggs
County Fair was way ahead both
as to quality and numbers. If
our farmers had shown from
Griggs' Co. they would have
taken the lion s share of the blue
ribbons on their horse exhibit.
Racing stock was there in full
force as usual and some fast
miles were made.
There we're three large herds
of Polled Angus cattle Mcfarland
& Connor, Valley City; L. H.
White, Coggswell, N. D., and
Kelly, of Ramsey Co. Over so
head were on exhibition.
There was a splendid show of
Jerseys. J. H. Bossard & Geo.
Dickson, of Grand Forks. show
ed 25 each, and the Rev. Currey,
of Park River, had in Is. Some
of them were imported and all
are highly bred. The dairy out
look seems good when you can
see COWS on exhibition with an
official test record of 26 pounds
of butter in seven days and a
milk record of milk sold $40 per
COW for four months in success
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-09-07
Nomsseokors Excursions.
VI. Chicago Great Western Railway.


Only one fare plus $500 for
the round trip to points in Ala
bama, Arizona. Arkansas, Flori-
da, Georgia, Indian Territory,
Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana,
Mexico, MISSISSIPPI. Missouri,
Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas
and Virginia. Tickets on sale
the first and third Tuesdays OF
each month to December inclus-
i've. For further information
apply to H. L. Wyand, T. P. A, /,
st. Paul, MINI.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-09-07
FOR SALE.

Southeast 4 of section 36 in
township 146 north Of range 60.
For full particulars inquire of
F. H. Williams at above farm
mentioned. ~
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-09-07
Flax Mill To ReOpQ0
The New Proprietor of all the Flax Mills Was
In the City Last Week.
Will Thoroughly Overhaul Mill 1t Looperstown and Open
Up for Busiaess.

Mr.. V. r. Blehdon, of Buffalo,
N. Y, who during the last year
was lessee Of the By Products
Paper Company's fax mill at
Cooperstown, has purchased the
several mills throughout the
state through regular court pro.
ceedings of the By.Products
Company. The mills are situat-
ed at Cooperstown, Aneta,
Armenia, Mayville and Fargo.
Mr.. Blehdon will put them all in
Mr.. Blehdon will put them all
in tirst-class shape and will
operate them upon business lines.
In the past there has been too
many in the deal but now as the
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-09-07
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
FIRST NATIONAL Bank OF C)0PERS.


AT COOPERSTOWN, in tho state of North
Dakota, at the close OF business Aug. 25th
1905.
RESOURCES.
Loans and DISCOUNTS. ...........". :S1.s7703
Overdrafts, secured and unsecured ZOOS 8.
u. s. bonds to secure circulation. 1880 %
Bonds, secured. etc. =. .............. IS9 10
Banking -houee furniture and fixtures 11.1l5 61
O,hor ro.l estate owned ~ 249O II
Due from National Banks mot re-
serve agents. .................... a'53 5a
Duefrom approyed reserve agents 1881 06
Checks and other cash items 1884 So
Notes Of other national banks. 7"5 w
Fractional paper currency nick
els, cents. tS.................... l4O Us
Lawful Money Reserve in Bank viz:
Specie. ................. IViao sd
Legal-tendcr notes.. 37eo w lo"ie %
Redemption fund with U. $. treasur-
er 6 per cent OF circulatlon)... 6"5 w
Total, $50. .4O1 50
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in. $4,000 %
snrnlus fund ....... 700 90
Undivided profits. less expenses
and taxes paid ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 779l 81
National bank notes outstanding. l250O 90
Individual deposits subject
to check. ........... s3I7 81
Demand certificates of de-
post Observation-Disclosures. 5984 w
Time certificates OF deposit 12s526 80
Cashier 'schecks outstanding ~ :l7,6iO 81
Notes and bills rediscounted. 5OU W
Bills payable. including certih-
Gates Of deposits for money
borrowed .............. $1,000 90
Total $50 4OI SO
State of North Dakota, a.
County OF Griggs,
]. liver Udgaard. Cashier of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best OF my
knowledge and belief.
IVEK UDGsAARD. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this End
day OF Aug. 1905.
iSeal, WILLIAM GLASS.
Notary Public.
Correct Attest:
ROBT JONES.
G. II CONDY fDirectors.
IsEALl RoLLlN C.CooPER
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-09-07

sole owner he will be in better
shape to have the mills operated
in proper shape. Mr.. G. N. Dean,
will beahe general manager of
all these mills and will make his
headquarters with his family at
Co0perstown. Mr.. Dean is a
former resident of Minnesota
and an expert in machinery used
for the manufacture of fax tow:
The machinery will be thorough
ly overhauled and put in first
class condition at the time when
fax straw comes in and two
thousand tons of this straw will
be purchased and cash paid
through the First National Bank.