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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-24
NEW SENATE BILLS.

The following bills were introduced.
). b. No ZIG, by Bamberger, amend
Ing section 1, chapter liS, laws OF 1908,
establishing standard for illuminat-
Ing oils by substituting Fosters cup
or Foster automatic oil tester for the
open Tagllabue cup. Manufacturers
and commerce.
5. b, No. III, by Williams, (by re-
quesO, amending chapter 6S, laws OF
l5W, relating To salaries Of district
Judges, by providing when called to try
cases outside their own districts. Ju-
dietary.
$. b. No. 49, by Mckay. providing
for the conducting OF Investigations and
experiments by the experimental sta
ton OF the Agricultural college for the
establishment Of the silk industry on
a profitable scale, Agriculture and r.
rigation.
S. b. No. 49, by Mckay (by request).
appropriating 10000 for the erecting of
buildings for the State Historical So
ciety. Public institutions.
s. b. No. 100. by Gardner, providing
for n reclamation commission Of three
members and repeating chapter "A, laws
of 1903, creating the present commits
son. Agriculture and irrigation.
y b. No. 49, by Barber, amending
bNlS uot NcNlh'u STATUTES, DN allowing
one years time for proving up on lands
secured through mayors or judges title.
Judiciary
s. 3. No. 1922, by Lawrence Cby re-
quesU, amending title II, Revised stat
utes, relating to drainage districts.
Judiciary
S. y. No, 1923. by Hollngsworth,
amending article /, title g. chapter SO,
laws Of 1899, by providing that no bank
shall be liable on a forged check cash
ed by Il unless the depositor makes
his claim within 90 days. Banks and
banking,
$. u. No. 1874. by Honlngsworth,
amending section 3i2l, Revised stat
utes relating 10 distance subpoena
shall run, Judiciary.
S, b, No, 1876 by HolingsWorth, pro-
Vlding a state license for peddlers OF
and canvassers for agricultural imple-
mens, sewing machines, etc. Manu-
features and commerce.
s. $. No, 1876 by Calllster amending
section 1853. Revised Statutes, relating
to the levy Of taxes by city councils.
Judiciary
S. b. No. 1917, by Lawrence, proyid-
ing for the licensing OF persons and
companies engaged In the trading
stamp business. Judiciary
s. ], NJ, No 4, by Callister asking
Congress to enact at an early date
legislation to adequately protect the
production Of alfalfa seed IN the United
States, Agriculture and irrigation.
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WAN rs ANOTHER
INVESTIGATION.
Governor Cutler Addressed Com.
municatiOn to Legislature
Asking for One
IS AFTER LAND REBATE LAW.
Little Done in Senate Yesterday Owing
To Postponement Of lmpor.
tant Bills.

Investigations are to be the order
OF the governor Yesterday late In the
session Of both houses Of the Legisa-
ture a characteristic communication
from the chief executive was received,
suggesting that grave wrong was be.
ing done the state IN the distribution Of
school land rebate funds ana that an
investigation should be held to deter
mine whether or not what he had
heard about sharp practise was correct.
II It should so prove, he suggested q
repeating Of the law.
The funds mentioned consist NJ APP
propriatlons OF $l2 200 and $1,000. set
aside under the laws Of 1896, 10 pay
back settlers on school lands, who had
their holdings prior to the establish
ment Of a United states land Office in
Utah IN 1863. The laws provide that
settlers on school lands shah receive
their holdings for % per cent OF the APP
praised value, and the refund money
was appropriated TO pay back settlers
who had paid In the full amount before
their holding was determined 10 be
school land. II Is estimated that about
four-fifths OF the people to be benefited
have already received their money and
that the claims OF the other one-ffth
should be paid as a matter OF equality,
To satisfy all claims will require be-
tween $4,000 and 100000 in addition to
what Is already appropriated.
INTIMATEs SHARP PRACTISE.
The communication Of the governor,
after quoting section 10. chapter q,
session laws OF 1896 continues:
Under the provisions Of this act,
there was appropriated out Of the
state treasury by the Legislature In
It's session Of 1901, approximately $l2,-
200; and In the session Of 1903 app
proXimately sl07O0 these appropri-
atoms being charged to the state
school land fund.
1T has been stated that very
small percentage Of the money thus
appropriated reaches the hands FOR
whom II Is intended. II, az result
OF your investigation, It shall appear
that this statement Is correct. would
Il not be advisable in view OF the pro-
visions OF the Constitution OF the
State Of Utah with reference to the
care and keeping OF the state school
land fund. for the law under which
the appropriations are made to be re-
pealed?"
The communication was referred 10
the proper committee, and win come up
I'm it's regular order.
Outside OF the receipt Of this COM
muncatlon in the upper house there
was little Of interest IN yesterdays
session, Three important bills, which
were up for passage were again post
pOned. and only routine matters were
considered Walton's S, b. 81 was un-
anlmously passed Il provides new
schedule OF fees for constables Fish
burns house bills 81 and 3S were kill
ed although they received a majority
vote ~ those present, the reason being
that 1t was one less than a majority
Of al members elected
Favorable committee reports came in
on senate bin so creating an armory
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II, 3, 200, by Luther providing that
indelible pencils instead Of pen and ink,
shall be provided in voting booths. Elec-
lions.
H. b. 2l0, by Anderson, A. ", pro-
vlding that the city and county officials
who shall have their terms OF Office ex-
tended shall be required TO furnish new
bonds or secure the consent Of their
bondsmen TO the extension OF the old
bonds the Offices otherwise 20 become
vacant Judiciary.
II. b. 21l by Anderson, A, ", provid-
ing for the election Of county treasurer
sheriff clerk, auditor recorder, asses
sor, superintendent and commissioners
for four-ycar terms Counties.
II, B, Nos. 212 20 22l by Miller, amend
ing various statutes in accord with the
bill TO abolish the office Of district at
torney and place prosecutions IN charge
Of the attorney general. Judiciary
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-24
MUSICIANS IN SCHOOLS.
Supervisor WetzelI Furni,hss an Inter
esting Report Regarding Students.

According to statistics complied by
supt OF Music w A Wetzell there arc
26iO pupils in the grade schools Of this
city, from the second 70 tho eighth
grades who are stalking music lessons on
some instrument on the total humber
l'iiO are taking plano lessons and the re-
malnder are engaged in learning other In
struments, Including bon wind and string
Instruments. The Lafayette school stands
hrst I'm the number of unsteady Inclined
taking lessons. The Lowell school is next
with &2 pupils. II is probable that an
effort Will be made by the supervisor TO
organize Qrchestras among the students
IN number Of the schools.
Following Is the table complied nv Prof
Wetzell which gives the figures IA detail
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-24
Montana Legislature.

Helena, Mont, Feb. 23.-The Donlan
initiative and referendum bill was pass
ed by the senate today though II Ia
regarded as almost certain that the
iorlty Of the votes necessary to submit
a constitutional amendment to the peo-
PIE, The latter fate has met three 9TH
err initiative aud referendum bills. In
troduced by individuals and by com
mittee, the latter being Compromise"
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Group

Begins With the symptoms OF a common
sold there Is chillness sneezing, sore
throat hot skin quick pulse hoarseness
aud impeded respiration Give frequent
small doses Of Billiards. Horehound Sy-
rup, dhe child will cry for ~ and at the
first sign Of a CrOupy cough, apply FREE
quently Billiards. Snow Eminent to the
throat.
Mrs, A. Vlet, New Castle colo, writes.
March 18th. 1901 Il think Billiards. Hore-
hound Syrup a wonderful remedy, and 80
pleasant" DC, zoe and 800. Sold by y, c.
NJ, !. Drug Dept Il
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-24

blll. Representative Leiper has given
notice Of his intention to Introduce an
other initiative and referendum bill All
varieties Of figures 20 initiate and re-
Ger legislation have been included In the
bills.
the initiative and referendum was
lndorsed by every party In the field in
the recent election.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-24
MRS. JEFFERSON DAVIS
TO GEN. NELSON A. MILES.

savannah, A., Feb. 23.-Gen. Nelson
A. Niles In the Independent Of this
week, has partially compiled with the
request Of Mrs, Jefferson Davis that
he publish IN full any letter or note
that he may have from her IN which
she thanked him for treatment OF Presi-
dent Jefferson Davis, when held under
Gen. Miles care as n prisoner OF war at
Fort Monroe The letter which he pub
fishes follows:
Fort Monroe, Va, May %, $780,
Please receive my thanks for your
courtesy and kind answers TO my oues-
lions Of this morning MAY 28. l cam
not quit the harbor without begging
you again to look after my husbands
health for me.
"VARTNA DAVIS"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-24

board house bill No 122, relating to
Jurisdiction OF city courts; senate bin
81 relating TO special taxes; house bill
No aS, relating TO time Of Issuance OF
executions house bin No. 49, relating
TO endorsements Of judgements, and
house bill No 1856 relating to approval
and cuAtOdy OF olllcial bonds.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-24
SUPERINTENDENT KILLED.
T. +. Goodrich Struck by Broken
Belt I'm Stumbling Works.

Carson CITY New. Feb. 23-By the
breaking of a belt In the sampling
works at Mound House, few miles
above this city T. II. Goodrich, the
superintendent, was instantly killed and
another man injured. Goodrich came
from Colorado Springs a few weeks ago
to take charge Of the plant, which was
conducted by the West ore Purchasing
company
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-24
Danger!
headache, Tremb-
ling Hands, Twitch-
ings, Irritability,
Are Signals.

not every headache IS a sign ot norv-
ous breakdown.
a., Hu" II you suffer often from headaohe
~, e' seems to ro-occur at intervals. merry.
W brain trouble Is very evident
eau' II you can't hold n pen 10 paper
A ss,s0. trembling or twitohlng, there's
lew loose somewhere.
without cause. 0 '"u Cross
NJ, 'Ie'e arc signs and symptoms.
ovsly ., ny,''ssarily that you are danger
n ~. a,''h--but ot any rate, sick enough
S'ea III Miles Nervlne.
tl,s ss Danger lies IN neglectlnS Tho
n' .ono OF these signs are rlecn,essross
FrotbS-'' EAe''ablllty, Loss Of Memory.
r,Igl, ,,' Headache Melancholy. Neu.
n. ~ muscular Twltchlngs
D, nv my neslect them, Begin 10 take
a. sues Nerylne, 1t will cure them
BY ' iToIl ye years I have suffered to,r,.
one pbysicis, 'oug prostration. / tried
selyed no benoee, l'eT another. but re-
@d d Ss vas sfraid to BE- ieft u a fipS%
.Dt MitS5P'4s ago was Induced 10 trv
tklng II, restorative Nervlne az
better tb4y, nrst bottle / felt 40 mucb
contlbno{ i was greatly oncourhgSd
thee BoSgeiI 70 take Il untll / had tnEon
health tbsSDsf Pnd am now in better
g. ~ hHAMAN, Troy, Ohio.
rREE Write 10 us for Treo T-1.i
Pain p1I. F9ekage Of Or, MiIss Antull
tr Pain" We New Scientific RemnSv
{ol what !" ~ diagnose your case teli
ijs,SSo, bil "m2ihis 'tss ana lRey g right IL
4i's' ELKHART, IND. '"
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The [S)@S@Nn@Z0(5o

The basement the little monysavng section Kitchen
articles the living
drawing they the They
buying the basement hongs
throughout the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-24
Are You Restless at Night

And harassod by a bad cough? Use Ball
lard's Horohound Syrup IL will secure
radical cure Die SOC and 400 Sold by u,
c, NJ, 1. Drug Dept b
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-24
.IIST GRAND RUSH
N LOWER HOUSE.
,r,a,v.Nine Bills Went Through
The Hopper Yesterday
Afternoon
NV IRRIGATION MEASURES.
off for an Experiment Farm Goes
~ Ibrough--1OItOn Rises to
Explain.

stated IN last evenings News"
COS yentable flood Of bills In
u", ,.nor house yesterday afternoon,
NJ les than 20 new measures BENG IN
,.,inc,d during the session OF these
uv' few pertalned to irrigation and
~ l,,. referred to that committee while
. Wv, went to the committee on
ssclory and two to the committee ON
auc health. The rush was occa-
'o,sa BY It's being the last day on
nm Nils might be introduced with
c,t unanimous consent From now on
,Ssrefore, new bills will be few and far
t.,u,esn for which some OF the solons'
paw. no, all wifi be truly thankful. The
!, VI NM is one Of a bunch Of ten in
.n,ooSueed BY Miller and bears the num-
bsr 22i
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-24
TWENTY YEARS AGO TO-DAY.
(Do you REM EMBERO

VUU YOU HEMEMBERW
Mrs Annie Sullivan wife Sullivan Instituted divorce
proceedings.
Ihe Following letter received from
Lonoo 1t Is all up with
Wouu not nave been 80
Intentions My adieux
TEN YEARS AGO TODAY
george W. Mcbride egs-
atre as successor to the latter the United
FIVE YEARS ACC TODAY.
General Cnje
and escaped with his
he Democrats Salt Lake special in the
matter OF choosing b. II.
Mana Wtbeck and Emma the Ben.
brook murder
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-24

Blue Enameled Cuspidores,
Brass Candlesticks ..,,,.,.,,,,,,,,,,lOc
25C Butcher Knives, .,.,,,,,,..,,,.l5C
White Bone Handle Knives and
FORKS .,,,,.,.. ..,,,..,,,,...,.z1c PAIR
William A. Rogers Nickel Silver
teaspoons ,.,,.,r,,,,.,,.,..,-b c ana lOc
Rich Gold Spelter Photo Frames,
worth Sl.2b Observation-Disclosures, $40
Mrs. Potts Sad Irons per setn...N.i5
Wire Potato Washers.
Toilet Paper Rack. ,,..,,,,,,..,,...Sc
White Maple ToothpIcks-,.,..,.,,.5c
Domestic Securing Soap...,,...,....,,5c
Carlsbad China, Austrian China, Jap
anso China,
zoe ana lJc values, ..,s.,,.,ss.,,s,,,lVc
25c and SOC yalues.,,.,,,,.,,.,.,
35c and l0c values. ,,.,.,,,.,.,.,,,,,,25
4bc and zoe values .,.,,,,,,.,,.,,,.,35
soc and 65o values. .,.,..,..,,,.,,t,o'Nc
doc and Soc values, ,,,.,,,,,..,.,,,,,bo c
800 ana sl,2b Vdlues. ,,,,,,,,,...,,,,No
other values too numerous 10 mem
ton,
Special values are also offered IN our
House Furnishing Department. Extra
strong well made Coal ilods..,,,.,S5c
50c and Soc Imported Fancy Trays 3jc
Two-plece Carving Sets........,,,,Sjc
japanese Crumb and Brush TraysnlJc
MNllVll lluAlullu 'hNt' HNHi GOV
fl,NU ana OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Nl'lo
Folding Clothes Bars four-fOld.,..Sj
Asbestos Sleeve Irons ,,,,,,..,,,"25c
Fiye-row stove Brush, regular 25c l2c
100 foot Best Galvanized Rustless
Wire Clothes Lines .,....,,,,,.,,.25 c
Three-prong oak Towel Racks,,u..1Oc
Large Size Hat and cont Racks.r.lOc
Parahno Soaked Chopping Bowls,r,lOc
Double Blade ChoppIng Kniyes-..1oc
Best Make Galvanized Tubs, large
size ,.,,,. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Kitchen Mirrors, gold. oak and
white enameled frames .,".,..2jc
One-pound Capacity Coffee Mills
worth 800 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS r5oc
Best Willow Clothes Baskets.,.,.65 Csc
Galvanized Water Pansu,o,,..,..2oc
The Universal Bread Maker makes
bread In three minutes, r,.,.,. $500
Black Jack Stove Polish, makes no
aust ,'.''ts'.' ,'''.''s''ss'.s.'''''lO c
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snrEp BILL WINS.

Following the Introduction Of bills,
u'pson moved for a reconsideration Of
"a As. an act 20 establish a state
S,ard of sheep commissioners, The
nation carried and the bill passed by a
yote OF 80 ayes and 6 nays.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-24
EXPERIMENT FARM BILL.

Then came II. b. 1888, providing for
Ns establishment OF "A central Utah
s,nerIment station and approprlating
M sum OF 1000. Stookey moved its
rseommittal for the reason that a joint
committee was now considering a bill
looking TO the prevention Of a duplica-
Nm OF studies IN the public schools, the
result OF which might affect the meas
nre under discussion. Friends of the
Nm opposed the motion, ms the meas
IRE they argued was one Of the most
important before the house, and should
be acted upon without delay The mo-
ton lost
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ton Of studies in the public schools, the
rsQn OF which might affect the meas
ure under discussion. Friends of the
NM opposed the motion, ms the meas
ure they argued, was one Of the most
important before the house, and should
b. acted upon without delay. The mo-
ton lost,
LYMAN FOR ECONOMY.
Lyman moved to cut down the appro-
phatlon from $4,000 to $1,000, as he felt
mat the state could III afford TO make
such large appropriation at this time.
This preclpitated a spirited debate on
economy, Roberts, among others, aver
rng that It was false economy to cut
down appropriations for agriculture,
as this was the chief industry OF the
state, Joseph took issue with the gem
temans remark and contended that
mining was the foremost industry Of
he state,
WILSON TO THE RESCUE,
This brought Wilson TO his feet with
he telling statement that "He who
makes two blades OF grass to grow
where only one grew before Is a bene-
factor What does the non-producer
amount tor he asked. why, abb
slutely nothing The speech did its
work. The motion to reduce the APP
population WAS lost and the bill passed
On a vote Of 81 ayes to IL nays, the roll
all being as follows.
Ayes-Anderson. A. W; Anderson, j.
A., Austin, Carroll Christensen, Cot
tam, Cromar, Dean, Edward, Fishburn,
HaHley, Hone, Hopes, Johnson, Jones.
Kinney Luther Maughn, Marks Mer-
It'll, Pancake, PAINTER Peterson, Rich
ards, Roberts, smons, Stewart, Stock
e slrngham, Thompson, Tolton, VIII
son, Wootton-S4.
Nays-Curtin, Daley, Gundry, Jo-
seph, Kucher Lyman, McCrea. Miller,
Pace, Spencer, Hull-ll.
ToLToN EXPLAINS.
AT this point IN the proceedings. Toll
ton arose to a question Of personal
privilege. He said It had come to him
mat his appeal from the decision of the
ehalr Tuesday night had been construed
py some as an evidence that he had
personal feelings against the speaker.
ms he dsayowed. He had acted I'm
sGod ialth in the matter and did not
Wlsh to be misunderstood.
Ihe speaker assured the gentleman
way ne mad understood his motives per-
leouy ana had never supposed that his
aPPsal was IN the least personal.
wilson desired to make speech
a. l. similar lines but he was prompt
= . tulyq out OF order, and took his seat
protesting against the speakers mi.
Ing, '"0' rus
BILLS PASSED.
~. n 3 % by Edward relating to the
s..', board OF corrections, was next
amen up ana passed by a vote of 88
ayes and 10 nays. wv " 20
oo ~ Is, 80 by Roberts, relating to the
e eSS,,pvisalioh OF members Of boards OF
''''''o" III cities and prohibiting them
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from taking school contracts. was
passed by vote Of Al ayes and one
nay Joseph being the refractory MEM
Der
II. B, AZ by Wootton enlarglng the
powers Of city councils, was discussed
somewhat and finally referred to a con-
ference committee, Wootton, Miller and
Iolton being named by the speaker
II. Is. 81 by Roberts, fixing the fees OF
district and county clerks, went through
by unanimous vote.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-31
HOTEL FIRE AT ABERDEEN
Commercial Is Heavily Damaged b.
Blaze Starting from Furnace.

ABERDEEN, S. D.-The Commercial hotel
in this city was badly damaged by fire, which
broke out at 9:45 this morning The origin Of the
fire is unknown, but the blaze is supposed to
The blaze ran up the partition between the
kitchen and the diningroom, and the entire build
ing was damaged, either by flames, smoke or
water The proprietor. Andrew Larson, carried
So 900 insurance en- the building and $500 on the
furniture. The loss has not yet been estimated,
but will greatly exceed these figures. Et
Louis Nusser, 4 member Of the firm Of Nusser
& Thompson, saloonkeepers, died at Redlands,
Cal, on Sunday of consumption. He went to
California recently for the benefit OF his health.
Justice court for failing to observe the Proyts-
ions Of the compulsory school law. For some
time there has been dispute on between Mr..
Gregory and the county superintendent, the for
mer contending that owing to the distance of his
home from the school the county should provide
transportation for his children. Mr.. Gregory lost
his case in circuit court, but In justice court
he procured statement from q physician that
his children were physically unfit to attend school
and the against him was dismissed.
The formal transfer OF the Aberdeen Hardware
company has been made. The new owner is N f.
Geib of Morris Mimi, who has bought out j. j.
McGaughey.
NJ O'Laughlin Of Rolla, N. D.. who came
here in search of team alleged to have been
stolen BY George Turner, IN Jail here await.
ing extradition papers from Canada was com.
PEELED to return without the horses. Turner sold
them to Louis Perry, who lives just over the
state line in North Dakota, near Hecla, and
two days before Mr.. O'Loughlin appeared In
search of them.
Arthur Chandler was bound over to the cir
cult court in the sum of $500 for grand lar
of Ed Hartweil of Rondell township III Decem.
q - T.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-31
"CITIzENS" IS ON
ITS FEET AGAIN
ACTION FOR A RECEIVER DIS.
MISSED AT SIOUX FALLS.
All Claims Against the Independent
Telephone Company Have Been Set
tled-New Directory Has Been
Chosen with Walter Haskell of Man
kato as the New Manager.
Special to The Jourpal.;

/ -. p . 4
Special to The JouFpal.SRt.1; a. ss44- sa ssgE
Sioux Falls, s. b.. Jan. 5t.--Judge Garland on
motion of the attorneys for the plaintiff, has dis
missed the case of the Royal Trust company of
Chicago VS. the Citizens Telephone company OF
Sioux Falls. The Chicago concern instituted the
suit several weeks ago for the purpose Of having
The claims against the telephone company have
been settled and a new directory chosen. Walter
Haskell of Mankato, who for some time was
connected with the Twin City Independent Tele-
phone company, has been appointed new man
ager of the local system and will arrive in
Sioux Falls on Thursday. The new directory Is
composed Of W. T.. Doolittle, president; Sam
Fantle, vice president; w G. Porter, secretary,
and II. r. Dennis, treasurer. 80.
Some criticism was heard early in the recent
trouble of Frank l.. Bills, one of the largest
stockholders. He and his brother, Colonel G. j.
Bills of Nebraska, held the largest interest in
the company: and 1t was tntimated by some that
the Citizens Telephone company, but desired
to freeze out the local stockholders Mr.. Bills
has been in Sioux Falls the past three weeks,
and his acts have clearly demonstrated that he
has the best interest Of the company at heart,
the local stockholders, but every person hold
ing bonds and stock in the company.
The directors Of the company and the leading
business men Of Sioux Falls have adjusted ali
differences and satisfied all debts and obligations
and placed the company on new footing. The
greatest confidence in the present management
now exists and assures beyond all question the
success Of the Citizens company. e