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The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-06-23
THH EOU1TABLG WRECK.

Although the report Of the investigat-
ing committee Of stockholders In the
Equitable Life Assurance Co. to the
board of directors was rejected by that
body, it's publication could dot have been
less than a revelation to the policy
holders. It's statements Of facts do
not appear to have been even doubted,
and they include such counts as the fol-
lowing: That securities Of doubtful or
actually small value had been unloaded
upon the society by underwriting syn
dicates composed of individuals who
composed majority of the executive
and finance committees, including Pres
ident Alexander and Vice President
Hyde, both of whom the committee de-
clares were guilty of a serious breach
Of trust" that the president had been
"culpably negligent" in his relations
with Vice President Hyde, openly en-
couraging the practices of which he now
complains; that salaries have been un-
duly increased, and that all of the Off
Gals who were cognizant of Irregular
ties in their several departments, and
which are shown to have existed in
nearly every branch of the manage
nent, are equally guilty of failure to
promptly correct or report the same.
According to the reports of the Off
GERS the business of the society in May
was eight millions less than in May
1904, the amount of insurance in force
June was less than at the beginning
of May, and the record for June prom
ised TO be worse than that for the month
Of May.
While this exposure Of the methods
whereby the interests and safety of the
policy holders are imperiled may not
be 1.-The beginning of the end" for the
Equitable, there exists no doubt that it
will hereafter be exceedingly difficult to
induce any one to patrOnize the society,
and the panic-stricken policy holders of
other "old line" companies will be on
the anxious seat until time and shrewd
management shall have convinced them
that it is to their interest to continue to
pour their surplus earnings into the cOf-
fers Of the big institutions in the shape
of investments, when the chances
are that they could much more wisely
and cheaply manage their own accumu-
lations.
The fact is, that life insurance as now
practiced by the big-and tle-"Old
line" companies, is not for protection
except as an Incident but for the graf
ifcation of the spirit of acquisition, to
get a great deal for little, something
for nothing. The only real, genuine
protection men secure through life in
surance is by the assessment plan, a
purely mutual and reciprocal benefit,
equal to all, and dangerous to none.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-06-23

has been hampered ard at times almost
paralySed.
Here recently when the attack was
made upon II by the legislative visiting
committee and Il wanted defenders on
the floor Of the Legislature, It's home
Representatives were its worst detract-
ors. II was sOrely wounded in the
house of it's friends.
The people Of Florida, outside Of Lake
City, are beginning 70 feel that the
University ought TO be located where it
will not be subjected 20 those constant
perils: where Il viii be more loyalty up
held and where all pull together a. one
man for it, success.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-06-23

An unknown correspondent at ITALIA
hassee Of the Tampa Tribune has
amused himself, and with little credit
to his own judgment, by anonymously
lambasting the Legislature and some Of
it's investigating committees Those
who have seen this extraordinary screed
should remember that its anonymous
writer does not at all reflect the public
sentiment of Tallahassee concerning the
matters he discusses.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-06-23

Now on sale, via G. F. and A. Ry. and
c. T. and G. r. R., 70 all Mountain and
Water Resorts Elegant schedules and
splendid sleeping car connections mhde
10 eli points.
For rat and other Information, phone
26. OF address r. c. Snipes, Travelling
Passenger Agent, Tallahassee, Fla,
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-06-23
Legislative Criticisms.

The last Legislature, as to its leading
members, was as remarkable for its
economy as its predecessor was for ex-
traVagance and waste. 1t is we'll re-
membered that the timely veto of
divers appropriations made in 1903,
saved the State from actual bankrupt
cy. And the clamOr which was raised
for even greater appropriations at the
opening of the sess on Of 1905 evident
ly moved that body to pass the Buck
man bill which abolished every inStitu-
ton heretofore receiving State aid.
The DeFuniak school, the State Uni
versity, the Gainesville Seminary, the
Tallahassee Seminary, the Barlow Mil
itary academy and the st. Petersburg
Industrial school were all wiped out at
q stroke, in SO far as State aid is con-
cerned, and provision made for the es-
Enlistment of two State universities
one for women and one for men. This
was a sweeping and radical change, the
purport and effect Of which will not be
understood until the change is COM
pleted.
But in view of the fact that politics
cuts so great a figure in all smaller de-
tails of our State affairs we must be
pardoned for the belief that the Legis-
lature made an egregiOus, if not a cow
ardly blunder-by creating another pO-
litical machine who shall have the pow
err of selection of sites for the colleges
or universities that are to be establish
ed.
Why did not the Legislature do their
duay and name these places? Are the
100 wise representatives of the people
less capable of settling this question
than the small body of regents created
by them for that duty?
The visiting committee TO the Uni
versity at Lake City had given that in
stitution q backhanded blow as to it's
buildings, its attendance, etc., without
ever touching upon the questions of in
subordination or want of discipline that
has smirched the character Of the in
stitution. And while it is not a pleas
ant thing to speak of, it is nevertheless
a crying shame that in the highest in
stitution of learning of the State, that
a game of fistcuffs between the presi-
dent and a student should occur. This
to do its duty, and not delegate It TO
others. -Braidentown Herald.
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The legislative committee certainly
discovered a great deal of rottenness
when it investigated the administration
of the asylum for the insane at Chatta-
hoochee, and this rOttenness has been
there for years. Governor BrOward and
the standing committee appointed by
the Legislature should make a thorough
investigation, and give to the people of
the State all the facts in this shame
and disgrace on Florida, and also see
that every Official knowing such cOndi-
tons to exist is kicked out of the insti-
tuition, prosecuted and punished. -Volu-
STA County Record.
Rev. J. Edgar Wilson, presiding elder
of the Tallahassee district, dropped in
on US one day last week and frightened
our sanctum by his genial prese5 ce. He
pastors well, happy and hopeful. Flor
ida Christian Advocate
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-06-23

The old adage TO the effect that 1t Is
the hit dog which howIs, Is Strikingly
illustrated by the appearance, since the
adjournment Of the Legislature, Of a
few III natured and entirely undeserved
criticisms Of that body and some Of its
committees. A remarkable feature Of
these newspaper comments and cOrre-
spOndence Is the fact that they invsri-
ably emanate from well-knOwn cham
piOns Of the late unlameDted Jennings
administration.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-06-23

The Jacksonville Tine Union, with
characteristic enterprise and liberality.
has devoted u large space on itS editorial
page TO the controversy over the lOca-
ton Of the several State institutions Of
learning provided for in the Buchanan
college law, and in each issue appear
stronRly written arguments in favor Of
the respective locations contendinR for
lie honor. "A Citizen" writing from
Tallahassee, had in Mondays issue one
of the most effective articles that has
vet appeared, urging the claims Of the
capital city az the best location for the
university II the people Of Tallahas-
see really want that institution located
here, they should assemble In mass
meeting and prepare and adopt for
NAL address TO the Board Of Control,
setting forth In the strongest terms OF
which the language u capable, the ad-
vantaRes possessed by the city as 10
cation for the university, and select q
strong committee TO appear before the
board and present and urge the same.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-06-23

The number Of visitors 10 Louisville
last wCe'G Il 10 thought will exceed 100,
600 That city has made elaborate ar
ranRementH 20 entertain the old sol
dIers, and over $40, 900 has been spent
in decorations and Examinations alone.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-06-23

Rev. J. Edgar Wilson, presiding elder
of the Tallahassee district, dropped in
on US one day last week and frightened
our sanctum by his genial prese5 ce. He
reports his district IN fine condition; his
pastors well, happy and hopeful. - Flor
ida Christian Advocate.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-06-23

II 10 said that the asylum will doubt
less be moved before another two years
have passed. II Il was stationed at
Tallahassee Il would certainly be more
convenient for the Legislature TO in
vestiRate and the Cabinet officers 10
oversee. The question that IL doubtless
troubling some u, how are these man.
moth brick building TO be moved about
over the countTyH-ouinCy Times.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-06-23

A new train between New York and
Chicago II scheduled to make the run Of
sos miles In eighteen hours, a speed Of
more than 80 miles per hour, including
stops. Some record.breaking runs on
American railroads are: Michigan Cen
trail special, April "a, 1904. Niagara
Falls To Windsor, 22b.6 miles, In 1871 l-2
minutes; Empire State Express, July
10, 1904, New York 70 Buffalo, 44O
miles In 1916 minutes: Twentieth Cen
tury Limited, October %, 1904, Buffalo
10 Chicago, $40 miles in A9O minutes /;
Pennsylvania Special June &. 1905, Chi
caRo to Pittsburg 46S miles In 440 min
utes. This IL, in truth, a recorder ak
ing age, and the American railroads are
maintaining their reputation most bril-
liantly.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-06-23

As predicted In these columns, the
Pensacola city election resulted In a
tremendous victory for the candidate
for Mayor, c. II. Bliss, who had been
nomirSted in a Democratic primary.
The Efforts Of his opponent, led by the
outgoing Mayor and the Daily News, to
discredit the primary and elect indePen-
dent candidates, were htly rebuked at
the polls and II seems certain that the
attempt will never again be repeated,
in Pensacola or elsewhere.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-06-23

Under the Everglade drainage law en-
acted at the recent session the drainage
commission authorized by the act has
been organized by the choice Of Gov
erDOr Broward as president, with
Treasurer Knott, Comptroller Groom,
Attorney General Ellis and Commits
siOneT Of Agriculture McLin as the
other members, and M. A. Brown, Sec
rotary. The commission began It's work
by designating the limits Of the first
drainage district, 10 include the area
commonly known AZ 1.-The Every ladies' y
and lists Of the lands embraced therein
are being prepared.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-06-23

No one will deny to Hon. Frank Har-
ris, editor Of the Ocala Banner, the
distinction Of being 1.-The NestOr Of the
Florida Press" Not only Ia he one Of
the Oldest men engaged In the business
Of journalism in Florida, but he possess
81 a record far more remarkable than
any other Florida newspaper man can
boast. His excellent journal, of which
he was the founder, has recently COM
pleted liz fortieth year of continuous
existence under his management Long
may the Banner wave, and long may
genial Frank Harris be its able and
distinguished editor
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-06-15
Academy Notes

The faculty oil the Academy cN
tends their heartiest thanks FOR
the kind assistance OF the newly
organized Tabor Band, whose per
formences were the browning fea-
ture of the entertainment and
wishes them supreme success UNI
der their able leader, J. A. Dvorak
Misses Anna Toczek, Clara /ol
novski. Francis Zitka and Ludmi
la Hamburger illuminated their
surro, ndings yesterday with the
Joyous smiles with which their ia
ccs bccmed on receiving the good
news from county Superintendent
Robinson. that they successfully
passed the state examination in
the common branches.
The grauating exercises viii be
held Tuesday evening, June 3oth
at the Society Hall.
They will consist OF oratlons by
the graduates, vocal and instrum.
entail music rendered by the class,
the male quartet of TABOR and
concert band Very Rev Father
Bouska will give closing address
Everybody is coldially Invited to
attend.
The pupils are making prepare
tons to leave for their respective
homes to assist their parents du-
ring the vacation months.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-06-15

Annual Meeting $. ID. Medical A ssh
Deadwood July 9Th and 9Th one fare
for round trip.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-06-15

Editor kiIIon umpired.
Both mines done very good
pla ying bu, the tide of lnck went
again in the direction Of the Bea-
yer Creeks. Quite a number OF
people were present at the ball
grounds and all were satisfied
that the game was a good one
from start to finish.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-06-15
Commencement Exercises

Next Tuesday evening the St.
Wenceslaus Academy will hold its
graduating commencement in the
Society Hall, at which the gradu-
ates of the 9Th grade will receive
their diplomas. A splendid pro-
gram OF songs, speeches and the
like win help to make the evening
pleasant for all who attend.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-06-15

POSTS. Just received several
thousand cedar posts which will
go at bargain during the next
two weeks. ]. II. Queal & Co.
AL. Jezewski Mgr.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-06-15

Farmers Natl Congress: Richriond
Va. Sept l. TO 22nd zone fare for
round trip.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-06-15

Last Sunday in return game at
LeSterville the Beaver Creeks de-
feased the Lesterville nine by a
score of II to 4 in a game lasting
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-06-15

g. a, r. Encampment OF s. ID. at
Aberdeen June Gath: one fare for
round trip.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-06-15

international Convention OF United
Society OF Z. f., Baltimore Md. July
5 To 10th: one fare plus 500 for round
trip
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-06-15
ABOUT TOWN.
Subscribe now.

ceived a carload of lumber today
Cashier Wagner OF Utica State
Bank took in the Monday dance
v. ]. Wagner and A. J. Noval
made trip to Lesterville last Sa
turday,
Anything In the printing line u
done I'm an attractive manner at the
Independent.
Justice Jezewski and Frank Re
dinger went to Yankton today e
take in the 4paw circus.
A new Fairbanks Morse gaso
line engine has been installed il
the king elevator of this place.
r. +. Peterka a popular. merch'
ant of the town of Utica was here
on business matters Monday.
Charles Vauk a prosperous far
mer of near Tabor, was in towr
Wednesday and subscribed for oul
paper.
T. V. Ptak the popular lumber
man Of Tyndall was in town Tues
day looking after his lumber in
terests.
Rev. Mikolasek of Vodnany
came to town Tuesday evening to
be present at the Academy enter
tainment,
Jos. Hrusks, Jos. Halla, Mike
Welt. and Bart Soukup returned
from their St. Paul excursion
Monday.
Sale bills are done at the In
dependent in both English and
Bohemian languages with neal
ness and dispatch and at low
price.
Mrs. w. J. Dvorak of Chicago
arrived here Saturday from Chi
cago for a short visit with her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jos, Novotny.
I.W. HARPER is the acme of
excellence in whiskey production
safest and most satisfactory for all
uses. Sold by Hruska & Trunec
J. J. Janousek, a young LAWYER
Of Lesterville is in town this week
with his former school
J. A. and 7. J. Wagner.
For fotographs of yourself, ia
mily, farm or cattle go to the Ia
Dor Studio. Best pictures at low
est prices. Lewis Welt. Photogra-
pher.
P. J. Sullivan, travelling auditor
for the McCaull. Webster Eleva-
tor Co. was in town last Friday
looking after the interests of that
James A, T. J. and V. J. Wag-
ner and Mike Welt. K. b. En-
mons and Frank Reidinger attend
ed the dance at Bon Hommc on
Friday last and reported the best
ever.
There will be a dance at CO.
CAMS Hall Bon Homme, Saturday
evening June 24th 1905 given un-
der the auspices OF the h. .. L.
NJ. tent. Music by the celebrated
Collins Bros Orchestra of Marcus
Iowa. 1t is the best orchestra that
visits South Dakota. All are cor
daily invited to attend.
los. Kukrall sold his saloon,
building and hall to Messrs Blaz-
elk & Hasicky Monday. We do
not like the idea of Joe leaving
our midst but nevertheless wish
him every success in whatever he
may undertake and wish the same
to the new proprietor of the sa-
loon.
Next Tuesday June the 2oth
the z2nd Annual Tournament of
South Dakota's Fire Assn, takes
place at Armour. Our department
will attend and enter the contest
it is everybody'sduty to be present.
t. s.a The tournament ;s aiways
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-06-15

Annual Convention Natl Education
al Assn, Ashhnry Park MY. July
To eth one fare for round trip.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-06-15
TABOR WILL CELEBRATE
FOURTH OF JULY
5 $50 In prizes will be awarded
90 the victors iu contests

The committee in charge of the
4th of July celebration announces
to the public that they have made
necessary arrangements and pro-
visions to make this national ccle-
bration, one of the best and grand
est ever held in Bon Homme
county. The features of the cele-
bration will be 4 grand parade
commencing at 10 o'clock a. m.
after which a splendid program
will follow. A half mile race-track
has been made on the grounds
south of town adjoining the c. A..
& st. p. track. The notable feature
Of the celebration will be the
horse races; mile and II mile
dash, three prizes will be given
the winners: also pony races, slow
mule races, relay, automobile,
toQt, potato and sack races. For
expert shots clay-bird shooting
contest, and lastly a tug of war.
Tabor against the world.
Beginning with the grand parade
headed by four bands, the regul-
ar Numbers of the program will be
filled; including ballon ascen.
cion; base ball game, Tyndall VS.
Springfield. AT go p m concert
by the Tyndall High School Band
after that grand display of fire.
works in the evening. Addresses
will be delivered ip both English
and Bohemian the latter by J.J.
JanSusck, young lawyer of Les
terville. -
| For those wishing to dance
there will be dances in the four
halls. DO not miss this chance OF
y -ur life. II you have friends
bring them along and you'll not
regret il. The Milwaukee road
will run special trains from Yank-
ton and Tyndall thus giving every
one an opportunity to be present.
School Entertainment Success
The closing of school term of
the St. Wenceslaus Academy, was
celebrated by splendid entertain
ment in the Society Hall on Tues
day evening and altho the wea-
Their was a little unfavorable. still
the large hall was filled with pa
rents and relatives of the pupils.
The ~ numbers of the program
were all rendered in a mastery
manner and the parents OF the pu-
pills can be proud of their child
rem, for which due credit can be
expressed to the sisters for their
untirirg work along the line of
drilling the children to a standard
of perfection. The most impressive
moment OF the evening arrived
when three little tots appeared on
the stage and congratulated the
Rev. Father Bouska, presenting
him with beautiful bouquet of
roses, and he in deep emotion. sim
cerily thanked them for the es-
TEEN they have thus shown him.
1t is not out of place to make
mention of the recently organized
Tabor Concert Band, which help
ed to make the program more in
teresting with some OF their select
ions.
Last Sunday in return game at
n .--...ii. A. Do.,..- r..ol,'. a,
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-06-15

Annual Meeting Grand Lodge OF
Benevolent and Protective Order OF
Elks; Buffclo n, Y. July IL to 18th
one fare plus . 200 for round trir,
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-06-15
Bon fiomme Items

The farmers in this vicinity are
very busy IN the fields and say
that harvest this year vii! be good
Mr. VIM. Anderson was np m
Bon Hommc last sunday evening
| wonder Why - About 4 u; ID
magnet. tprintcrs gucss.)
Miss Mayc Hanrahan was seen
in Tabor last Saturday her many
friends were glad TO see hcr a
mong them again, after a severe
spell OF sickness.
Miss J. Mcdonnell was transact
ing business in Tabor. last Satur-
day.
Mr., Mcdonnell has been haul
ing lumber from the Qucal Lum-
Der Yard for the past two weeks.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-06-15
MILWAUKEE, nv REDUCES RATES

The International Convention Unit
ed Society OF Christian Endever, At
Baltimore Md. July 9Th to 10th. Tick
cts one fare plus zoo for roune trip,
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-06-15

/! Annual Meeting. Mobiles OF Mystic
Shrine Niagara Falls y. II. June %
10 23rd one fare plus 200 for round
trip.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-06-15

Farm for Sale. In order TO settle an
Estate OF Vac. Bouza; | will sell
the following described farm,
to the highest bidder: preserve
right TO refuse any and all bids
NV q Section III Twp. 81 X.
sS situated about - OF 1 mile
north west OF Tabor. The bids
are TO be in writing, sealed and
addressed 10 me. Said bids will
be Opened and read June 50 o:
Geo Truncc
Tabor :. y
Arizona silver belt., 1905-01-26
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
Why Order of Sale of Real Estate
 Should Not Be Made

In the Probate Court Gila County, Arizona, In the Matter of the Estate Of Johanna Mitch ell, Deceased
 It appearing to the Court, by the petition this day presented and filed by John Mitchell the administrator Of the estate of Johanna Mitchell, deceased that it is necessary to sell the whole or some portion of the real estate belonging to the estate of the said decedent, to pay debts Of decedent and the expenses and charges of administration
 It is therefore ordered by this Court, that all persons interested in the estate Of said de ceased, appear before the said Probate Court on Thursday the 18th day of February 1905, at the hour Of 10 a m. of said day at the court room of said Probate Court, in the town Of Globe, County of Gila Territory of Arizona to show cause why an order should not be grant. ed to said administrator to sell all of said es- tate. And that a copy of this order be pub lshed four successive weeks in the Arizona Silver Belt, a newspaper printed and published in said county.
 Dated this 18th day Of January, 1905.
 P c. ROBERTSON
 Judge of the Probate Court